(lass ^ J 7/ Book_ «/7^ /t7+ GENEALOGY 6 J*' John Adams and his Descendants. WITH NOTES AND INCIDENTS. FRANKLIN, MASS.: COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY GARDNER ADAMS. % 1874. PKE8S or Rand, Avery, and Company, boston, mass. INTRODUCTION. " He who careth not from whence he came careth little whither he goeth." Genealogy is a subject of peculiar interest to those only of whom it treats, and is too often neglected even by those of kindred blood. At first sight, nothing seems less attrac- tive than a mere register of names and dates of past generations personally unknown to us. But if we reflect that each name here recorded is a memorial of a human heart that once lived and loved, that had its joys and sor- rows, its cares and burdens, its hopes and fears, conflicts and achievements, opportunities of life improved or wasted, it will illumine those generations with the light of a living reality. How important each of those dates to some circle of loving and confiding human hearts ! When human life approaches the boundary between the great world of the seen and the far greater world of the unseen, among the few aspirations which then cluster around the soul is a strong desire that something may remain, some simple memento that such an individual once lived. To the living representatives of each family circle is com- mitted the sacred trust of perpetuating its memories. One of the best memorials of the " dear departed " is a genea- logical history distributed among the families of the living, which thus inspires them with a deeper interest in bequeath- ing to future generations a connected and complete family history. 4 INTRODUCTION. The recognition of existing relationships also creates and fosters a feeling of fraternal brotherhood among many who # knew not before that any kindred blood existed between them, thus enlarging and purifying the circle of family feel- ing. Many families have kept some kind of a record of births and deaths; yet there is none in existence sufficiently definite or extensive whereby many of the present generation can know from which branch of this family they descended, or who were their ancestral connections. The object of this work is to make a correct record of one of the numerous branches of the Adams family in America, which dates back to 1685, and has already reached the seventh and eighth generations. In this book the branches of this family are so classified and arranged, that members may easily ascertain who were their ancestors, and what their connection to any other descendant. It has been the endeavor of the compiler to give a correct record of all the members of this family, as far as possible to obtain the necessary data ; and it is believed that a very tolerable degree of accuracy has been attained. In some instances, a disagreement in dates has been found to exist between the records of different individuals and towns, and those upon monuments in cemeteries. In the year 1752, the commencement of the year was changed from March 25 to Jan. 1. Public records made within twenty or thirty years of that time often omit to state whether the date was old or new style ; consequently, dates occurring about that time may be given a year earlier or later than they were in reality. But although accuracy in dates is desirable, yet it is not deemed so essential as a correct statement of names, fami-y connection, generation, birthplace, residence, &c. It has been found impossible to obtain the history of a few branches of this family, although it has been carefully sought. INTRODUCTION. o But, although the record is incomplete in some directions, it may lead at some future period to a more perfect history of all subdivisions of this family. Letters of inquiry have very generally been responded to promptly ; but in other cases no reply whatever has been elicited. The compiler is under obligations to many of the friends for encouragement and substantial assistance ; and all such will please accept his thanks. Mr. Ward Adams of Waldoboro', Me., and Mrs. Amanda Thompson of Union, Me. (not to mention others), have furnished extensive returns. It is hoped that a due amount of indulgence will be exercised on account of any errors or omissions which may have occurred, when the friends consider what has been accomplished, and the variety of detail and dates here presented. It has been the compiler's endeavor to serve all impartially ; and the record is in accordance to the interest parties have taken, and the extent of information they have furnished. In the commencement of this genealogical research, the publication of it in book-form was not anticipated, and minute details were not at first sought. The line of descent upon the female side has not in all cases been followed out, particularly so in regard to the second generation. But little reference has been made to the private history of individuals, as but little is known to the compiler; and many of the incidents given are such as the friends have furnished, though in some cases they have been condensed. The coat of arms which is placed upon the title-page of this book was obtained by Rev. James Adams 4 (son of James 3 ) from an English gentleman who investigated the subject by his request, and gave it as belonging to this family. A refer- ence to it maybe found in an English work, entitled "Burke's Peerage." It is given as a family memento, and a fine specimen of English heraldry with a noble motto. b INTRODUCTION. To the relatives and friends here recorded, this little volume is now committed. As it shall better acquaint them with their ancestors and kindred, so may it inspire them with greater regard for parentage, and the perpetuation of family memories among the living. With Cowper we may say, — " My boast is not that I deduce my birth From loins enthroned, and rulers of the earth ; But higher far my proud pretensions rise, — The son of parents passed into the skies." Franklin, Mass., 1874. G. A. EXPLANATIONS. The descendants are arranged by families in successive generations, in the numerical order of descent; the line of descent being given at the top of each page. A general enumeration is made by figures placed at the left of descendants' names ,* each being numbered in the order of birth. The individual number of parents is placed at the head of their family record. By means of these numbers, connections may be readily traced from one generation to another. The names of persons whom members have married are placed next under their own names, and marked ra, at the left of each name. Dates of births and deaths are placed to the right of names, the latter always to the extreme right. Birthplaces are often given in parenthesis upon the line below the individual name. The figures attached to a name denote the generation to which the person belongs ; thus, John : is the first generation, John 2 , is the second; and so on. Abbreviations used are as follows, — b., born ; a 7 ., died ; D., deceased, date unknown; m., married ; r., residence ; dau. f daughter. A family index is given at the end of the book. INDEX TO FAMILIES IN A CONNECTED LINE OF DESCENT. GENERATIONS. 3 4 5 6 7 8 Descendants of John 2 . 16 22 to 26 33 to 50 63 to 94 110 to 125 131, 132 " " Peter 2 . 20 28 to 32 50 to 62 95 to 109 126 to 130 " " Thaddeus 3 . 22 33 to 38 63 to 77 110 to 121 131, 132 " " Johns. 24,25 39 to 45 79 to 90 121 to 125 M " Nathaniel. 25 46 91 " « William 3 . 26 47,48 91 to 94 125 " « JoeR 28 50 to 56 95 to 106 126 to 130 « a Ward 3 . 29 56 105, 106 130 " " James 3 . 31 57 to 61 106 to 109 11 " Nehemiah 3 . 32 61,62 109 ST ATISTI CS GENERATIONS. 1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Totals. Enumerations. 10 37 72 239 393 188 5 944 Marriages. 7 28 64 140 111 8 358 Families of Children. 1 5 12 40 96 75 5 234 Descendants oft — John 2 . 6 34 142 244 144 5 575 Peter 2 . 11 34 107 149 48 349 Thaddeuss. 6 35 100 105 5 251 John 3 . 16 65 105 32 218 Nathaniel 3 . 3 9 7 19 Williams. 4 26 32 7 69 Joel 3 . 10 45 115 44 214 Ward 3 . 1 10 9 4 24 James*. 6 39 24 69 Nehemiah 3 . 4 13 9 26 GENEALOGY JOHN AMIS AND HIS DESCENDANTS. John Adams, the ancestor of the families herein recorded, was born in Crediton, Devonshire, Eng., in the year 1685. The exact date he landed in America is not known ; but evidently it was soon after the year 1700, for he was married in 1713. He was one of the first settlers in that part of Wrentham which is now known as South Franklin. Being a weaver by trade, he at first pursued that calling, but subse- quently purchased land for a farm, and lived upon it during the remainder of his life. It has been occupied by his descendants ever since his decease, and is now the home of Mr. Peter Adams. What remained of the old house was demolished by "the great blow of 1815." The circumstances of his departure from the mother-coun- try early in life are illustrative of her tyranny, and of the rising spirit of liberty among her sons. He was seized by a ^press-gang" (unknown to his friends), and forced to serve as cabin-boy on board of a ship-of-war. When the ship came into the port of Salem, the crew were given a brief furlough. Here young Adams struck for liberty by refusing to return to involuntary servitude. The ship sailed on to Boston, where a reward was offered for his capture and return ; they intending to shoot him at the yard-arm. In his wanderings he came into the present town of Medfield, and was there seized, mounted upon ahorse 10 GENEALOGY OF JOHN ADAMS and started for Boston to be surrendered for the paltry reward. But he managed to elude their grasp, and, after a hair-breadth escape from recapture, found refuge in Wrentham, now Franklin. It was the culmination of the same spirit of resistance to British oppression which afterwards led to the Declaration of American Independence ; and it is not becoming in those whose fathers rose in rebellion to gain political freedom, to asperse his name or memory for maintaining his right to per- sonal liberty. The freedom which he thus achieved for him- self, numbers of his descendants afterwards fought to gain for their country. All honor to his memory for such an early vindication of his manhood! " Resistance to tyranny is obe- dience to God." A portion of an old letter from his brother Peter is still in existence, and is copied as a matter of history, as well as a reminiscence of " ye olden time." London, April y e 25 th , 1730. Loveing Brother, — This day I received a letter from our Cousin Samuel Adams and the letter you sent them. I never knew you was living till about 10 Days agoe and sent down for your letter. I have been married in London this Twelfth year and have seen many voyages to New England a late years. About fourten years agoe I put your name in the News at Boston to hear of you but not hearing of you then, I gave you over for Dead. My name was allways in y e news, I being Master of a vessel, so that if you had but minded the news you might have thought of me. If this comes to your hand I hope you will lett me hear from you. Our Sister is Edward Mounie's widow of four Children. Joseph is Dead many years agoe, and our Uncle Nath 11 and Roger and Cousin James. There is liveing besides our sister and 4 Children, Cousin Samuel and Seven Children, and Aunt Adams an*l three [The rest of the page is missing : the other side is as follows] : — AND HIS DESCENDANTS. 11 If you should receive this letter, I would have } T ou mind the directions I have Wrote, and the first of your neighbours that Goes to Boston give it to them and Desire them to goe to the Coffee house and there are bags that belong to the Ships that are coming to London, and it will come as safe as If you had brought it yourself. If you should Goe to Boston your- self I would have you call on my Landlady M rs . Hannah Demings at the South End. The letter closes abruptly, with no signature. It is written in a business-hand, and is presumed to be very good for those days. It was apparently written upon a half-sheet of foolscap ; and the last quarter of it is gone. Peter afterward married Mrs. Demings, and settled in Beaufort, N.C. The parental names are not known, or whether they were living when he (John) was forced to leave his native land. Many interesting facts pertaining to his history, which might have been gathered from living lips a few years ago, are now lost. A low stone marks the place of his burial in Franklin Ceme- tery, bearing the following inscription : — In Memory of Mr. John Adams, who departed this life May y e 10 th , 1754, in y e 69 th year of his age. The following is a copy of his Will : — In the Name of God Amen, the Eighth Day of May One thousand seven hundred and fifty four, I John Adams of Wrentham in the county of Suffolk in the province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Yeoman, being very sick & weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, thauks be given to God therefor, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dye, Do make & ordain this my 12 GENEALOGY OF JOHN ADAMS Last will k Testament, That is to say, Principally, and First of all, I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of Grod that gave it, and my Body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent christian manner at the discretion of my executor and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life, I give, demise k dispose of in the following manner k form. Imprimis, I give to my well beloved wife Sarah Adams the one third of the Improvement of my Home Place more, one Horse k two Cows, one half of my Indoor Moveables. Item. I give to my well beloved son John Adams a certain Tract of Land containing about Thirty Acres be the same more or less bounded on Bellingham Line, West Southerly k East- erly on the Land of Samuel Whiting on y e Land of John Adams k Peter Adams Easterly, Northerly on the Land of Joseph Whiting in part and common Land in part to be valued to him at Thirteen Pounds Lawful money he paying to Daughters Mary, Sarah, Hannah k Ann the Sum of Ten Pounds Lawful Money that is to each of them Fifty Shillings. Item. I give to my beloved Son Peter Adams two Acres of Land lying opposite to my Dwelling House, more, half an acre of Land lying near the Meeting House in the Second Precinct in this town, more, one cow common Eight, and Whereas my Son Peter Adams stands bound to me in a Bond of Eighty Pounds of the middle Tenour to be paid after my decease which I order to be given up to him he paying to my Daughters Abigail Esther k Elisabeth the sum of Thirty Pounds Lawful Money Yiz to each of them Ten Pounds a piece, Lastly & Finally, I give to my Daughters Abigail Esther k Elisabeth the whole k Remainder of my Estate, not yet disposed of both money k moveables excepting my wearing apparel which I order to be divided between my two sons and I do hereby constitute and appoint my well beloved Son John Adams to be sole Executor of this my Last Will k Testament, and my will is that my Just Debts k AND HIS DESCENDANTS. 13 Funeral charges be paid out of my Personal Estate by my Executor making null & void all former Wills & Testaments made by me Declaring this to be my Last Will & Testament. In witness whereof I have set my Hand & Seal the Day and year above written Signed, Sealed published & declared to be the Last Will & Testament of me John Adams. In presence of JOHN ADAMS [and a seal.'] Joseph Metcalf Abigail Pond 2 d Simon Slocoub i 14 SECOND GENERATION. SECOND GENERATION. John Adams m. Sarah Fairbank, Sept. 24, 1713. She was daughter of John and Hannah Fairbank of Wrentham, Mass. Born March 22, 1690 ; d. May 13, 1754. CHILDREN BORN IN WRENTHAM. 2. John, June 18, 1715, d. May 30, 1793 m. Rachael Adams, 1715, d. April 2, 1789 3. Mary, March 15, 1716, d. 1801 m. Jabez Fisher, 1717, d. 1806 4. Sarah, Feb. 15, 1718, d. 1762 m. Matthew Smith, 1719, d. 1776 5. Hannah, March 25, 1721, d. 1792 m. Michael Metcalf, 1719, d. March 20, 1774 6. Peter, Feb. 2, 1722, d. March 12, 1802. m. Esther Ward, Feb. 17, 1732, d. Nov. 11, 1809 7. Abigail, ^ Feb 14, 1725. 8. Ann, Feb. 7, 1728. 9. Esther, March 8, 1732, d. 1763. 10. Elisabeth, July 14, 1735. m. Henry Wilson, r. Rowe, Mass. No other record of marriages in the family can be found ; but it is known that two of the daughters were married to a Howard and a Cook, but their names or residences are un- known. All the others, but Elisabeth, lived in Franklin, then Wrentham. John was known by the prefix of "Ensign," which appears upon his gravestone, and also upon the town records, and was doubtless a military title. His house stood a few rods west of the present railroad crossing on Union Street. His farm extended to the centre of the town, and embraced the present Common, which he conveyed to the town for SECOND GENERATION. 15 church and public uses about the year 1788. According to town records, the consideration for the whole was about sev- enty-five dollars of our present currency. He died at the age of seventy-eight years. It is not known from what family his wife originated, as their marriage does not appear upon the Wrentham Town Records. Peter succeeded to the ancestral estate. But little is known of the personal characteristics of these brothers, ex- cept that they were industrious, good citizens, and shared in the public duties of the town. Peter lived to the age of eighty years. The Hon. Jabez Fisher, the husband of Mary Adams, was extensively known, and highly respected. He represented the town for many years in the General Court of Massachu- setts, and held other public offices. Of her it was said by a contemporary, that " she was worthy to be a queen." Theron Metcalf, one of the revisers of the State Laws, and for many years a judge of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts, was a grandson of Hannah Adams. The Fisher and Metcalf descendants are numerous ; but the task of tracing them for the present work has not been undertaken. " The patriarchs of the race have gone To the republic of the dead : Soon we shall follow, one by one, Our bodies 'neath the turf be laid ; But, born in spirit, we shall rise, To higher life beyond the skies." 16 THIRD GENERATION. THIRD GENERATION. CHILDREN OF JOHN ADAMS 2 AND RACHAEL ADAMS, BOEN IN WKENTHAM. 11. Timothy, Feb. 6, 1742, d. Oct 14, 1780. m. Jemima Thayer of Mendon. 12. Thaddeus, m. Rachael Lawrence, 13. John, m. Naomi Pratt, born Medfield, m. Eunice Moulton, m. Elisabeth Stearns, 14. Nathaniel, m. Hannah Fisher, m. Zebia Collock. 15. William, m. Elisabeth Whiting, 16. Rachael, m. Asa Fisher, June 13, 1745, Feb. 24, 1751, 1748, 1763, May 17, 1751, 1756, 1755, 1761, March 11, 1758, March 8, 1757, d. d. d. d. d. d. d. June 28, 1827. Sept. 27, 1823. August, 1836. 1793. D. May, 1851. 1834. April 9, 1790. d. March 28, 1828. d. 1833. d. March 4, 1830. d. Nov. 23, 1843. Timothy had four children ; but their names and ages are unknown. Doubtless they all died young, as his gravestone bears his own name, " Jemima his wife, and four children." He died at the age of thirty-eight years. Thaddeus pur- chased the lands comprising the present town farm, which he cleared and improved, erected buildings, and made it his home for life. Being a blacksmith, he taught each of his sons the same trade, and set them an example of honest industry. He lived to the age of eighty- two years. John formerly lived in Franklin, where all his children (ex- cept the youngest) were born. He removed to Walpole, N.H., about 1800, and died there, aged eighty-eight years. THIRD GENERATION. 17 Nathaniel was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and took an active part in the battle of Bunker Hill. The writer well remembers of hearing him relate some of the incidents of the battle. Said he, " We were in an awful condition to die ; for our hearts were full of malice. All we thought of or cared for was to kill the cursed British." He stated they took as good aim every time they fired as they would to shoot a partridge. He held a captain's commission either daring or after the war, and was known by the title of " Captain " ever after. He was afterwards a trader, and for many years kept store, and manufactured straw goods, at the corner near the ceme- tery. He removed to Providence, R.I. , about 1815, and died there at the age of eighty-three, respected and beloved by all who knew him. William lived and died upon his father's estate. He was noted for his ready wit and outspoken frankness. The recital of a few anecdotes concerning him may not be inappropriate. Upon one occasion, Dr. Emmons, being very indignant because the choir sang some very quick music, accompanied with the bass-viol or violin (which he abhorred, as connected with dancing), after he had entered the church to conduct the Sunday-afternoon services, left the church abruptly, and went home. The next morning, Mr. Adams called at the doctor's, early, upon an errand, and was summoned to his stud}^ Inquiring the cause, the doctor said he wished to know how people felt about his leaving them without any afternoon service. He replied, he could not speak for others, but could tell him how he felt, if he desired to know. Upon being assured that he would like to hear his opinion, he said, "I thought you acted like a d — d old fool, I did: well, I did. 11 Notwithstanding his bluntness, the doctor valued his opinions highly, and often consulted him about his material interests. 2* 18 THIRD GENERATION. V During the last sickness of Mr. Adams, and only a few days before his death, Dr. Emmons visited him, and, while there, inquired of him if he had made his peace with God. At once he replied, " God and I never had any trouble." Deacon Blake once called upon him during the ravages of the canker-worms upon his orchard. He remarked to the deacon, that he never could see what the "tarnal critters" were made for. " Oh," said the deacon, " they are God's army : he sends them to perform his will." — " Then," said Mr. Adams, "I'd thank him not to parade his army in my orchard." Upon another occasion, a horse-thief was to be examined before James Adams, Esq. Quite a crowd was present ; and, some little time having passed after the appointed hour, the culprit expressed his wonder that the justice was so tardy. Uncle Bill (as he was familiarly called) sang out in his sharp, peculiar voice, " You needn't worry : your damnation don't slumber." Rachael Adams, who married Asa Fisher, lived near the present railroad depot. The house was used subsequently for a hotel, and was finally burned about 1867. She lived to be seventy-two years old. THIRD GENERATION. 19 CHILDREN OF MARY ADAMS 4 AND JABEZ FISHER, BORN IN WRENTHAM. 17. Jabez, Dec. 11,1741, d. 1832 18. Peletiah, March 23, 1743, d. 1828 19. Peter, April 6, 1746. 20. Nathan, Sept. 14, 1750. 21. Susa, April 13, 1753. 22. Aaron, March 18, 1758. 23. Mary, Dec. 5, 1761. CBILDREN OF HANNAH ADAMS J AND MICHAEL METCALF, BORN IN WRENTHAM. 24. Eli, Oct. 14, 1742. 25. Michael, May 6, 1744, d. Aug. 8, 1750 26. Rhoda. May 20, 1746. d. May 6, 1779 27. Jemima, May 9, 1748, d. Feb. 19, 1749 28. Chloe, Feb. 7, 1750, d. Dec. 28, 1768 29. Philemon, April 14, 1752. 30. Titus (blind), April 23, 1754. 31. Hanaan, Oct. 6, 1756. m. Mary Allen. 32. Molly, Nov. 9, 1758, d. Dec. 18, 1818. m. John Merrifield. 33. Achsa, May 15, 1762, d. Dec. 13, 1819. m. Simeon Partridge, May 19, 1758, d. Jan. 7, 1825. 34. Patty, Sept. 10, 1764, d. June 27, 1809. m. Nathan Metcalf, Feb. 26, 1765, d. 1853. 20 THIRD GENERATION. 6. PETER ADAMS 2 MARRIED ESTHER WARD, MARCH 10, 1751. CHILDREN BORN IN WRENTHAM. 35. Jemima, March 16, 1752, d. Oct. 20, 1790. m. Jessa Bobbins, April 16, 1759. 36. Joel, July 21, 1753, d. Oct. 23, 1830. m. Jemima Kobbins, Jan. 10, 1757, (Walpole, Mass.) d. Jan. 1, 1844. 37. Molly, Nov. 7, 1755, d. June 26, 1757. 38. Peter, Feb. 24, 1758, d. Sept. 27,1778. 39. Eunice, Feb. 24, 1760, d. Aug. 1, 1853. m. Calvin Metcalf, Dec. 7, 1761, D. 40. Ward, Nov, 28, 1762, d. Oct. 25, 1792. m. Olivia Daggett, 1762, d. 1788. 41. Junia, Sept. 26, 1765, d. Aug. 15, 1775. 42. Esther, July 15, 1767, d. Nov. 23, 1817. m. Eli Taft, Oct. 8, 1763, d. July 6, 1848. 43. James, 1769, d. April 16, 1830. m. Sarah Bacon, 1768, d. 1806. m. Lucy Fairbanks, 1789. 44. A polios, Feb. 24, 1771, d. Sept. 4, 1775. 45. Xehemiah, Jan. 11, 1773, d. Dec. 14, 1854. m. Mar j Clark, July 25, 1777, (Medfield.) d. April 14, 1821. Jemima and Joel resided in Union, Me. Joel was one of the first settlers in Stirlington district, having purchased land there in the year 1777. According to Sibley's History of Union, Me., Capt. Joel Adams was a Eevolutionary soldier between three and four years, and was paid off in Continental money. In coming home through Hartford, he bought a pair of buckskin breeches with it, paying fifty-seven dollars, and three dollars of the same money for a dinner. His wedding was- the first in the town, and took place in 1781. The cere- THIRD GENERATION. 21 mony being over, and the company seated, the mother of the bride observed, " Mr. Justice, you have but half done your work." — " Why not ? " said he. " Why, you have not pro- nounced them man and wife." With some confusion, he asked them to rise again ; and the ceremony was satisfactorily con- cluded. Peter was also a Revolutionary soldier. He was stationed in Boston, and died of a fever. James lived upon the homestead, and was highly esteemed both in public and private life. He was deacon of the church, and justice of the peace, for many years. 10. CHILDREN OF ELISABETH ADAMS 2 AND HENRY WILSON. 46. Henry. 47. Martin. 22 FOURTH GENERATION. FOURTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 . 12. THADDEUS ADAMS 3 MARRIED RACHAEL LAWRENCE, DAUGHTER OF EBENEZER LAWRENCE 48. Lucinda, m. Joseph Gillrnore, 49. Abigail, m. Obadiah A. Thayer, 50. Thaddeus, Jud., m. Peggy Orcutt, 51. Eachael, m. Seneca Aldrich, 52. Timothy, m. Betsy Payson, 53. Alpheus, in. Achsa Partridge, CHILDREN BORN IN WRENTHAM. Oct, 5, 1771, d. March 23, 1817. 1768, 1852. May 12, 1773, d. March 12, 1829. 1772, d. June 22, 1775, d. 1778, d. Oct. 25, 1777, d. 1780, d. March 19, 1781, d. 1780, d. Dec. 22, 1785, d. March 4, 1787, d. 1845. April 5, 1811. 1851. May 26, 1834. 1819. April 13, 1835. 1847. Jan. 9, 1852. Jan. 25, 1868. The children of Thaddeus (true to their ancestral nature) were all married, and had children. Lucinda Gillmore lived opposite the old schoolhouse on the Mount (so called). She had but one child ; and her descent is now extinct. Abigail Thayer lived in Wrentham, near Sheldonville. The family removed, in 1822, to Hampden, Me. Thaddeus, jun., settled in Brewer, Me., where he practised his trade, that of a black- smith. Timothy settled at first in Bucksport, but subsequently removed to Hampden. He was a shipsmith, and bequeathed that vocation to his surviving sons. Alpheus was the " home boy," and undertook the care and maintenance of his parents during life. By great energy and perseverance, combined with a good trade, he managed FOURTH GENERATION. 23 to payoff quite an encumbrance on the farm, support two fam- ilies, rear six children, and emerge from it all free from debt. In 1836 he sold the farm (then in a high state of cultivation) to the town, and removed to Nashua, N.H., where his oldest son then resided. After remaining there about ten years, he returned to Franklin, and built him a house near the corner of Pleasant and Main Streets. • At the age of sixty-six, he passed to the unseen life, of quick consumption, lamented by a large circle of friends. He was noted for industry, frugality, strict integrity, and loyalty to his convictions of truth. In religion he was " Orthodox," having been trained, from early life, under the teachings of Dr. Emmons. The following extracts from an obituary notice of Mrs. A. P. Adams, written by her favorite pastor (Rev.'Mr. Pelton), and printed in " The Congregationalist," are inserted as a faithful record of her history : — u Died in Franklin, Mrs. Achsa P. Adams, of pleuro- pneumonia. Another valuable life is closed. The four- score years of this ' elect lady' formed a life of more than ordinary interest. Not behind any, perhaps, as a stirring, prudent housewife, or faithful Christian mother, in consistent devotion to truth and righteousness for fifty-eight years in the church she was conspicuous. Her faith was that which works by love. She was one of those who urged, and finally established, the sabbath school, almost under the protest of Dr. Emmons, more than fifty years ago. When the infirmities of age prevented her presence in the public assembly, or deaf- ness hindered such enjoyment, it was her delight to meet the sisters at her room. She was among the foremost in active benevolence, working with her own hands more than most for the needy. After the death of her husband, sixteen years since, in the retirement of home with her children, she still endeavored to do what she could for others. There she might 24 FOURTH GENERATION. be seen, now quietly tripping about the house and yard, caring for the flowers about the door, or the plants in the window ; now in her room, neat and tidy, with Bible, Watts, religious books, and papers ; now with needles, patchwork, or garments for the destitute, — a Dorcas truly, to the last. There was no useless part of her long life." DESCENT JOHN 2 . 13. CHILDREN OF JOHN ADAMS 3 AND NAOMI PRATT, BORN IN FRANKLIN. 54. Sally, Jan. 25, 1772, d. 1863 m. Jonathan Hawes, April 2, 1773, d. May 21, 1854 55. Nathan, 1775, d. Aug. 12, 1852 m. Julia Richardson, 1776, d. Aug. 29, 1848 56. John, 1793 57. Daniel, 1778, d. Nov. 3, 1804 m. Nancy Richardson, 1780, d. Sept. 26, 1827. 58. Macy, d. Oct. 24, 1851 m. Clarinda Ware, D. 59. Cyrus, Feb. 23, 1781, d. March 31, 1851 m. Polly Hawes, June 12, 1782, d. March 16, 1862. 60. Peter, Jan. 19, 1783. m. Betsy Stone, b. Townsend, Ms. 1790, d. 1826. m. Nancy Stone, b. " « 1794. 61. Samuel, March 5, 1785, d. " Sept. 24,1855. m. Hepsabah Parker. 62. Naomi, Oct. 21, 1787, D. 63. James, Oct, 23, 1789, d. July 24, 1851. 64. Sabra, April 13, 1793, d. Dec. 1, 1849. m. Selden 'Borden. FOURTH GENERATION. 25 BY EUNICE MOULTON, SECOND WIFE. 65. Eunice, Jan. 7, 1795, d. Oct. 14, 1827 m. Fisher Daniels, Aug. 2, 1796, d. March 10, 1874 66. Lois, June 26, 1797, d. June 18, 1838 m. Jeremiah Claflin, Feb. 11,1789, d. April 11, 18S2. 67. John Mason, March 5, 1799, d. Nov. 8, 1857. m. Ruth Carpenter, April 6, 1801. 68. Artemas, Sept. 9, 1800. in. Sally Hooper, d. 1852. 69. Julia, July 22, 1804, (Walpole, N.H.) m. Stephen Adams, Aug. 12, 1804 (r. West Medway.) James Adams is known to have had a family, and it is believed has descendants residing in some of the Western States; but no trace of them has been found. The history of other branches of the family is incomplete, as it has been found impossible to obtain it from surviving members. CHILDREN OF NATHANIEL ADAMS BORN IN FRANKLIN. 70. Hannah, April 8, 1781, d. July 21, 1846. m. Bela Cleaveland, March 10, 1781, d. May 20, 1832. 71. Nancy, Nov. 28, 1783, d. Nov. 28, 1787. 72. Fisher, Feb. 2, 1787, D. m. Mary Ide. Fisher Adams had but one child, and that died young. 26 FOURTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2. 15. WILLIAM ADAMS 3 MARRIED ELIZABETH WHITING, APRIL 18, CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLIN. 73. Betsy, Aug. 20, 1783, m. Ichabod Dean, Oct. 6, 1783, 74. Amos, Nov. 15, 1785, m. Betsy Follett of Cumberland, 1789, m. Sally B. Partridge, April 1, 1793, 75. William, jun., March 11, 1789, m. Mary Fisher, 1789, m. Huldah Nickerson, Oct. 24, 1797, 76. Whiting, March 22, 1793, The date given of the birth of Amos Adams agrees with the town records, though it does not correspond with the record of his daughter. 16. RACHAEL ADAMS 3 MARRIED ASA FISHER, NOV. 21, 1782. CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLIN. d. 1824. d. 1863. d. Sept. 6,1846. d. Feb. 7, 1825. d. 1873. d. Jan. 10, 1854. d. 1816. d. July 9, 1857. d. 1848. 77. Lewis, Dec. 10, 1784, d. July 20, 1811 m. Rebecca Derry, May 24, 1785, d. March 18, 1834 78. James, March 17, 1788, d. Oct. 12, 1814 79. George W., Dec. 21, 1790, d. Feb. 6, 1792 80. Patty F., May 14, 1794, d. April 11, 1835 m. Archibald De Witt, Nov. 27, 1794, d. May 17, 1859 81. Nathan Austin, Nov. 23, 1796, d. Aug. 21, 1851 m. Susan T. Lothrop, .Nov. 8, 1804, (Westboro'.) FOURTH GENERATION. 27 DESCENT HANNAH 2 . 33. ACHSA METOALF 3 MARRIED SIMEON PARTRIDGE, DEC. 27, 1785. CHILDREN. 82. Achsa, March 4, 1787, d. Jan. 25, 1868 m. Alpheus Adams, Dec. 22, 1785, d. Jan. 9, 1852 83. Rena, Oct. 25, 1790, d. Jan. 31, 1868 m. James Grilmore, March 23, 1790. 84. Miriam, July 11, 1794, d. March 30, 1868 m. Simeon Powers, D 85. Hannah, Oct. 10, 1796, d. July 1, 1853 m. David W. Daniels, Dec. 3,1796. 28 FOURTH GENERATION. DESCENT PETER 2. 36. JOEL ADAMS 3 MARRIED JEMIMA ROBBINS, OCT. 10, 1780. CHILDREN BORN IN UNION, ME. 86. Polly, Feb. 28, 1782, d. Jan. 4, 1869. m. Rev. C. B. Irish, March 10, 1782, d. 1852. (West Point, Mass.) 87. Peter, June 19, 1784, d. Dec. 21, 1793. —■88. Jacob Smith, Jan. 14, 1786, (r. Lincolnville, Me.) m. Abigail Heal, July 3, 1792, d. Aug. 9, 1822. (Lincolnville, Me.) m. Alice Studley, April 4, 1796, (Castine, Me.) 89. Emma, Aug. 12, 1787. m. Jeremiah Stubbs, Feb. 4, 1786, d. May 11, 1864. (North Yarmouth.) 90. Alfred, Aug. 9, 1789, d. July 30, 1865. 91. Mima, June 22, 1791, (r. Boothbay, Me.) m. Ebenezer W. Adams, July 23,1787, d. November, 1866. (son of Ward 3 .) 92. James, Jan. 15, 1794, (r. Union, Me.) m. Caroline Eddy, Aug. 27, 1801, d. June 10, 1872. (Eddington, Me.) 93. Esther, June 25, 1796. m. Rev. True Page of Montville, 1802, d. Sept. 4, 1839. 94. Joel (Rev.), Jan. 30, 1800, (r. Belfast, Me.) m. Jane Hunt, Jan. 11, 1809, (Readfield, Me.) 95. Ruth, Jan. 9, 1805. FOURTH GENERATION. 29 DESCENT PETER 2. 39. EUNICE ADAMS 3 MARRIED CALYIN METCALF, NOV. 12, 1789. CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLiN. (Subsequently the family removed to Winthrop, Me.) 96. Milton, Aug. 30, 1790, d. Aug. 17, 1809. 97. Susan April 10, 1792, d. Dec. 19, 1852. m. Isaac Dexter of Wayne, Me. 98. Olivia, July 30, 1794, D. m. Samuel Benjamin, Sept. 7, 1786, d. April 27, 1871. 99. John Calvin, d. Feb. 1861. m. Betsy Wilson. 40. WARD ADAMS 3 MARRIED OLIVIA DAGGETT, JULY 5, 1786. CHILD BORN IN FRANKLIN. 100. Ebenezer Ward, July 23, 1787, d. Nov. 1866. m. Mima Adams, June 22, 1791, (daughter of Joel 3 .) 3* SO FOURTH GENERATION'. DESCENT PETER 2 . 42. ESTHER ADAMS MARRIED ELI TAFT, JUNE 29, 1790. CHILDREN BORN IN UPTON, MASS. 101. Ward A. Jan. 17, 1793. m. Lydia Marshall, Nov. 26, 1796, d. 1825. O.Jan. 19, 1815.) m. Susannah Wood, Dec. 11, 1789, D. (m. Oct. 16, 1826.) m. Sybil Waters 1835, May 13, 1800. 102. Elvira, Oct, 7, 1794. m. Luther Wood (Rev.), 1780, d. March 15, 1859. (m. March 4, 1842.) 103. Azubah, April 20, 1796, d. July 3, 1869. 104. Philo, Aug. 12, 1798, d. Aug. 24, 1798. 105. Charlotte, April 9, 1800. m. Elijah Tupper, Oct, 21, 1796, d. Jan. 25, 1858. (in. April 12, 1825.) 106. Julia, June 22, 1802. 107. Esther, Sept. 6, 1804. m. Josiah Hawes, Dec. 15, 1804. (m. Nov. 30, 1826.) 108. Caleb Strong, June 23, 1807. m. Harriett Griswold, Oct. 30, 1818. (m. June 4, 1834.) 109. Milton Metcalf, April 23, 1810. m. Emeline Kellogg, Feb. 9, 1814, d. Sept. 1, 1865. (m. Oct. 25, 1835.) FOURTH GENERATION. 31 DESCENT PETER 2 . 43. CHILDREN OF JAMES ADAMS 3 AND SARAH BACON, BORN IN FRANKLIN. 110. Chloe Fales, Jan. 1, 179T. m. Joseph A. Metcalf, Dec. 25, 1795, d. June 17, 1845. 111. Thomas Bacon, Jan. 16,1799, d. June 16, 1860. m. Elizabeth Adams,. June 20, 1802. (Readfield, Me.) 112. James, October, 1800, d. 1868. m. Caroline Brooks, 1804, d. 1845. BY LUCY FAIRBANKS, SECOND WIFE. 113. Sarah B. June 27, 1809. m. Ebenezer W. Robinson, May 1812, d. 1869. 114. Peter, April 3, 1811. m. Clarissa D. Richardson, Oct. 10, 1816. 115. Lucy Maria, March 19, 1817. m. James Bigelow, May 21, 1812. 32 FOURTH GENERATION 45. NEHEMIAH ADAMS 3 MARRIED MARY CLARKE, JUNE 14, 1797. She was born in Medfield, and died in Union, Me. CHILDREN. 116. Ward, Nov. 23, 1798, d. Oct. 27, 1865. (Franklin.) m. Hannah Blake, Nov. 16, 1804, d. 1872. 117. Oliver Ellis, Feb. 10, 1804, (b. Franklin, r. Boston.) m. Cynthia Haynes, Feb. 28, 1804, d. Sept. 16, 1868. (Sudbury.) 118. John Marshall, March 16, 1807, d. March 18, 1808. (Franklin.) 119. Shubael Pratt, Feb. 5, 1817, (b. Medfield, r. Dubuque, Io.) m. Lydia E. Stetson, July 19, 1816, d. Jan. 25, 1853. (Scituate, Mass.) m. Diancy R. Taylor, Feb. 25, 1825, (Gilsum, N.H.) FIFTH GENERATION. 33 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENDANTS JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 8 . 48. LUCINDA ADAMS * MARRIED JOSEPH GILLMORE. SON BORN IN FRANKLIN. 120. Joseph, jun., Aug. 23, 1792, d. 1859. m. Sally Ann Shaw, 1790, d. 1861. 49. ABIGAIL ADAMS * MARRIED OBADIAH A. THAYER, NOV. 6, 1794. CHILDREN BORN IN WRENTHAM, MASS. 121. Polly, Feb. 5, 1797, d. Feb. 13, 1861 m. John Cowan. 122. Adelia, Jan. 13, 1799, d. April 20, 1837 m. Addison Adams, Sept. 8, 1802, 1839 123. Lucinda G. Jan. 11, 1801, d. Jan. 9, 1821 124. Noah, June 20, 1803, d. Aug. 25, 1863 -125. Eliza Adams, July 8, 1805, (r. Bangor, Me.) 126. Obadiah Allen, Jan. 11, 1808, d. Jan. 20, 1857. m. Olivia Young, Aug. 1, 1805, d. Oct. 31, 1853. m. Anna E. Holden Jacobus, Aug. 19, 1819. 127. Abby, June 10, 1810, Hampden, Me.) m. Leander S. Adams 5 , Pec. 14, 1810. 128. Thaddeus A. Nov. 8, 1812, d. Feb. 9,1861. m. E. A. Hardy. I 34 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 . 50. CHILDREN OF THADDEUS ADAMS 4 AND PEGGY ORCUTT, BORN IN BREWER, ME. 129. Warren, . . March 26, 1796, d. 1815. 130. Emerson, Sept, 1, 1797, d. 1811. 131. Margaret, Aug. 24, 1799. m. Silas Harthorn, Dec. 9, 1794, d. Oct. 13, 1833. m. Robert Smart, 1806, d. Jan. 2, 1869. 132. Thaddeus, April 19, 1801, (r. East Eddington.) m. Mary Case, May 2, 1806, d. Dec. 22, 1851. (Millbury, Mass.) m. Harriet Williams, Jan. 17, 1814, (Bucksport, Me.) 133. Fisher, April 5, 1803, m. Sarah Rowell, Oct. 6, 1812, m. Hannah Turner, m. Sarah A. Robinson, Oct. 13, 1823. 134. Lucinda, March 26, 1807, m. Benjamin Smith, 1794, 135. Franklin, Sept. 18, 1808, m. Mary Davis, Oct. 26, 1803, m. Henrietta Harriman, 1830. d. 1859. D. D. d. Nov. 15, 1873. d. April 13, 1859. d. July 17, 1860. d. April 21, 1871. FIFTH GENERATION. 35 DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDETJS 3 . 51. RACHAEL ADAMS * MARRIED SENECA ALDRICH, SEPT. 20, 1793. CHILDREN. 136. Aurelius, died young. 137. Eliza, died young. 138. Alpheus, Aug. 1, 1801, d. Jan. 29, 1872. (Cumberland, R. I.) m. Sally I. Fisher, May 11, 1797, (Cumberland, R. I.) 139. Maria, Jan. 25, 1807, (Millbury, Mass.) m. Alanson Balcom, d. 1833. m. Joseph Aldrich, August, 1800. 140. Adaline, April 13, 1811, (Sutton, Mass.) m. Levi Randall, June 8, 1805, d. April 7, 1857. (Richmond, N.H.) 141. Emmons, April 14, 1812, D. Emmons is supposed to have been lost at sea. The following biographical notice was published in " The Live Stock Journal," in March, 1872: — ALPHEUS ALDRICH. "It is pleasant to review the life of a good man. Mr. Aldrich, who has lately passed away at the ripe age of seventy years, settled in the town of Collins, Erie County, N.Y., in 1841, while yet mostly a wilderness. His history is peculiarly inter- esting as showing the progress a man may make, who in earnest devotes himself to farming even late in life. It is often a mooted question whether farming pure and simple brings its reward. Many suppose it compares very unfavorably with thrift in trade. The pioneer who grapples with heavy-timbered land would seem to have a difficult task 36 FIFTH GENERATION. compared to the settler on the rich prairie, where, if he simply plough and build, he may possess at once a farm with all the advantages of long cultivation. Mr. Aldrich was a machinist in the city of Boston tiil thirty-seven years old, and had no acquaintance with farming till he moved upon his wilderness farm. He had only money enough to buy out a settler's claim on fifty acres with nothing paid upon the land. Here at middle age, and penniless, he began a new and untried enterprise and hewed his way to competence. Hav- ing paid for his first fifty acres, he purchased more, and finally cleared a hundred and fifty acres out of the wilderness ; and one hundred acres were covered with small cradle-knolls, which had to be ploughed and scraped into the hollows, so as to make an even surface. This was a labor little less than the original clearing. He reared and educated a family of four children. At the time of his decease he owned two hundred and fifty acres of land, with good improvements, and especially one of the largest and best constructed barns in the town, with fifty cows and other stock. " He conducted all his farm operations with more than the usual intelligence and prudence. He was not content to follow old routine where a better had been devised. For many years he economized his winter fodder by the use of the large power straw cutter, and mixing the different quali- ties of fodder, so as to save all. He eagerly sought all improved methods, and was a liberal patron of the agricul- tural press. Yet, with all these indiscretions, he left a prop- erty worth twenty thousand dollars. Dairying was his speciality ; and the product of his cows in butter, cheese, and the pork made from the refuse milk or whey, brought all his income. " How many country merchants can show a better result at the end?" FIFTH GENERATION. 37 DESCENT JOHN 2, THADDEUS 3 . 52. TIMOTHY ADAMS 4 MARRIED BETSY PAYSON, SEPT. 5, 1799. CHILDREN BORN IN BUCKSPORT, ME., (EXCEPT LAST.) 142. Addison, Sept. 8, 1802, d. m. Adelia Thayer, Jan. 13, 1799, d. 143. Timothy Pay son, July 7, 1806, d. m. Rhoda Whitney, Nov. 11, 1801. 144. Leander Stinson, Dec. 14,1810, (» . Hampden, Me.) m. Abby Thayer, June 10, 1810. 145. Asenath B. J., Aug. 1, 1811, d. 146. Cyrus, Feb. 24, 1814, (r. Bangor, Me.) m. Marion W. Dean, Oct. 29, 1816. 147. Benjamin Ayer, Jan. 3, 1818, o r. Hampden Me.) m. Pamelia Patten, Dec. 14, 1818. m. Sarah M. Greenhalgh, Aug. 3, 1828, d. 148. Frances Asbury, Nov. 21, 1825, (Hampden, Me.) d. 1839. 1837. 1833. 1816. D. Nov. 30, 1872. 1830. 38 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , HANNAH 2 , ACHSA \ 53-82. ALPHEUS ADAMS 4 MARRIED ACHSA PARTRIDGE *, JAN. 15, 1807. 149. Albert, Dec. 22, 1807, d. Nov. 16, 1868. m. Mary C. Daniels, April, 1809, (Franklin.) d. Aug. 5, 1829. m. Sophronia Heald, April 24, 1810, (.Maine.) divorced. m. Susan D. White, Jan. 9, 1819, (Windsor, Vt.) 150. Simeon Partridge, Nov. 16, 1809, d. Feb. 21, 1859. m. Harriett B. Wood, Nov. 11, 1807. 151. Emerson, Dec. 5, 1812, d. March 18, 1839. m. Abigail Blake, June 9, 1816, d. Sept., 1869. (Franklin.) 152. Gardner, April 2, 1818, (r. Franklin, Mass.) Eunice Ray Darling, June 23, 1820, (Cumberland, R.I.) Erastus, Jan. 22, 1821. Mary Gardner Powell, March 4, 1821, Lucetta Annette Harvey, b. 1834. m. 153. m. m. 154. m. d. March 30, 1865. Achsa Metcalf, Nov. 2, 1824, (r. Syracuse, N-.Y.) Merrill E. Carter, March 14, 1822, (m. Sept. 5, 1843, at Nashua, N.H.) The following lines, written by Simeon P. Adams soon after leaving the parental roof, are so expressive of sentiments which will find a response in many hearts, that they are here recorded for preservation, although incomplete, as the last two verses cannot be given. No copy of the lines exists; and these are given from memory : — FIFTH GENERATION. 39 " I love my old home : 'tis the place of my birth, The spot in my memory most hallowed on earth ; For there was I cradled and fondly caressed, And tenderly reared on a kind mother's breast. " I love my old home ; for the loved ones are there, . Who remember me oft in the still hour of prayer, And, though crooked and wayward the path I have trod, Plead for me the friendship and favor of God. " I love my old home ; for it brings to my heart The charms of true friendship unmingled with art : There are parents and brothers and sister to greet, And kindred affections in all that I meet." DESCENT JOHN 2 ^ JOHN K 54. CHILDREN OF SALLY ADAMS 4 AND JONATHAN HAWES. BORN IN FRANKLIN. May 18, 1801, d. Sept. 21, 1872. Aug. 4, 1807. Dec. 4, 1803. June 1, 1802, d. Nov. 22, 1854. (Union, Conn.) June 23, 1805. July 1, 1810. Nov. 24, 1815. 155. Nathan, m. Sylvia Winn, 156. Susan, m. Hiram Clark, 157. Fanny, 158. Sally, 159. Nathaniel, m. Eliza A. Weal 40 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN K 55. CHILDREN OF NATHAN ADAMS 4 AND JULIA RICHARDSON. BORN IN ALSTEAD, N.H. 160. Elisha Richardson, May 3, 1801, d. Aug. 9. 161. Elmira, Oct/l6, 1802, d. April 15, 1834. m. Paschal P. Brooks (M.D.). 162. Daniel, Sept. 21, 1804, (r. Waukegan, 111.) m. Mary Crocker, Oct. 10, 1801, (Bolton, Conn.) 163. Julia, March 4, 1806, d. July 12, 1809. 164. Harvey (Rev.), Jan. 16, 1809, (r. Fairfax, Linn County, lo.) m. Rhoda M. Codding, Jan. 17, 1824, (North Wrentham.) 165. Belinda, Dec. 15, 1811, d. June 14, 1851. m. John H. Fisher, Jan. 23, 1807. 166. Nathan, Dec. 3, 1814, d. 1859. 57. DANIEL ADAMS 4 MARRIED NANCY RICHARDSON, MARCH 29, 1804. CHILD BORN IN FRANKLIN. 167. Nancy R. 1805, d. 1826. 58. MACY ADAMS 4 MARRIED CLARINDA WARE, JAN. 1, 1801. CHILDREN BORN IN WALPOLE, N.H. 168. Albert, D. 169. Theron, D. m. Submit Blan chard. m. Louisa Mead. FIFTH GENERATION. 41 170. 171. 172. 173. m. DESCENT JOHN 2, JOHN 3 . 59. CHILDREN OF CYRUS ADAMS 4 AND POLLY HAWES. BORN IN MEDWAY. John Fisher, Cyrus Hawes, Amos Boyden, Polly Clark, Harrison Claflin, March 29, 1805, April 4, 1808, Aug. 27, 1810, Sept. 15, 1812, April 7, 1814, (Holliston.) Oct. 4, 1814, (r. Fall River.) Harriett S. Brayton of Fall River, b. 1816, m. January, 1837. William Mason, April 15, 1817, Angeline S. Bradford, b. Middle- boro', 1828, m. March 16, 1848. Betsy Louisa, Aug. 28, 1819, Joel Willard, May 23, 1823, (r. Fredericksburg, Va.) Marion Virginia Frank, of Fred- ericksburg, Ya. Julia Ann, Sept. 25, 1825, (r. Rockville, Mass.) Horace Twitchell, Nov. 21, 1816, b. Dublin, N.H., m. June 13, 1852. Eleanor Jane, May 27, 1829, (r. East Medway, Mass.) Charles F. Spencer, b. Taunton, April 1, 1833, m. May 23, 1867. William M. Adams was a soldier in the in New Orleans, March 6, 1863. John F. Adams went to Savannah, Ga. died there March 7, 1833. 174. Lewis Hawes, m. 175. m. 176. 177. m. 178. m. 179. m. d. March 7, 1833, d. Sept. 23, 1827. d. Feb. 7, 1832. d. Jan. 31, 1837. d. March 6, 1863. d. Dec. 23, 1865. Union Army ; died for his health, and 42 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN*. 60. PETER ADAMS 4 MARRIED BETSY STONE IN 1809. CHILDREN. 180. Elmira,b. Union, Me., Jan. 23, 1809, d. 1839. m. Thomas Kennedy, 1804, d. 1840. 181. Nancy S., Feb. 12, 1812, (Union, Me., r. Union.) m. Ebenezer Messer, 1811. 182. Amanda, March 23, 1814, (Gardiner, Me., r. Union.) m. Milton Thompson, 1813, d. 1845. 183. Maria A., July 19, 1816, (Gardiner, Me.) m. Charles B. Fisher, 1814. 184. John, Jan. 22, 1819, (Litchfield, Me.) m. Rachael Stone, 1818. 185. William, July 14, 1821, (Gardiner, Me.) m. Elizabeth H. Lermond, 1824. BY NANCY STONE, SECOND WJFE, MARRIED 1827. 186. Elizabeth, Aug. 28, 1828, d. 1857. (Gardiner, Me.) m. Benjamin Barnard,. 1820, d. 1870. .187. Cyras, Feb. 2, 1831, d. 1855. (Gardiner, Me.) 188. Peter F., Nov. 18, 1833, (Union, Me.) m. Ellen Bates. 189. Julia C, May 12, 1837, (Union.) m. George Glines, 1832. FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN 3. 61. CHILDREN OF SAMUEL ADAMS 4 AND HEPSABAH PARKER. 43 190. Alfred, 191. Maria, 192. Harriett, 193. Elizabeth, 194. Samuel, jun., March 7, 1807, (Shrewsbury, Yt.) Aug. 26, 1809, d. May 24, 1842. (Shrewsbury, Yt.) Sept. 26, 1813, d. July 29, 1818. (Shrewsbury, Yt.) Oct. 26, 1815, (Walpole, N.H.) April 22, 1823, d. Feb. 12, 1846. (Walpole, N.H.) 64. CHILDREN OF SABRA ADAMS 4 AND SELDEN BORDEN. BORN IN WALPOLE, N.H, 195. Adeline, 1816. 196. Artemas A., 1821, d. April 30, 1844. 197. Loren C. July 4, 1825, d. Nov. 30, 1868. 198. Susan, Nov. 16, 1826. m. Levi Ball, who was killed in the battle of Eoanoke, Feb. 8, 1862. 65. EUNICE ADAMS 4 MARRIED FISHER DANIELS, OCT. 8, 1823. CHILD BORN IN FRANKLIN. 199. Waldo, Aug. 11, 1827, (r. Franklin, Mass.) m. Helen R. Gillmore, Dec. 18, 1825, (Walpole.) 44 FIFTH GENERATION.. DESCENT JOHN 2, JOHN 3. 66. SON OF LOIS ADAMS 4 AND JEREMIAH CLAFLIN. BORN IN FRANKLIN. 200. Calvin, June 5, 1834. m. Isabella J. Adams 6 , Sept. 20, 1834. 67. CHILDREN OF JOHN MASON ADAMS 4 AND RUTH CARPENTER. BORN IN WALPOLE, N.H. 201. George, May, 7, 1826, d. Aug. 27, 1826. 202. Charles, July 13, 1827, d. June 4, 1838. 203. Artemas, March 31, 1830, d. March 17, 1874. m. Sarah B. Button, Aug. 14, 1830, (Westmoreland, N.H.) 204. Harriett, Feb. 28, 1832, d. 1835. 205. John, May 25, 1834. m. Julia A. Crain, June 1, 1841, (Winchester, N.H.) 206. Mary Louisa, June 11, 1836, d. Nov. 15, 1868. m. E. W. Minard, Alstead, N.H. 207. Frances S., May 26, 1838. m. Daniel S. Grant, April, 1840, (Stephentown, N.Y.) 208. Julia, April 12, 1840. d. April 6, 1844. 209. Martha A. Oct. 3, 1842, d. April 4, 1844. 210. William Carpenter, Oct 17, 1845. m. Anna Davis, Black Oak, Mo. FIFTH GENERATION. 45 DESCENT JOHN 2, JOHN^. 68." . ARTEMAS ADAMS 4 MARRIED SALLY HOOPER. CHILDREN BORN IN WALPOLE, N.H. 211. John Quincy (d. about the age of 21), D. 212. George (d. about of the age of 16), D. 213. Artemas Mason, r. Buffalo, N.Y. m. Milly Merrill, d. 1864. 69. JULIA ADAMS 4 MARRIED STEPHEN ADAMS, SEPT. 9, 1828. CHILDREN BORN IN MEDWAY, MASS. 214. John Mason, (r- July 26, 1829, West Med way.) m. Julia Hixon, May 9, 1830. 215. Julia Abigail, Aug. 1, 1832. 216. Stephen, jnn., Aug. 3, 1834, d. Sept. 26, 1836 217. Eunice, Aug. 3, 1834, d. Aug. 4, 1834, 218. George Stephen, Dec. 27, 1838, d. June 4, 1842, 219. Charles Thompson, , Oct. 3, 1840, (r. West Medway.) m. Harriett L. Hastings, Oct. 2, 1840. 46 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , NATHANIELS 70. HANNAH ADAMS 4 MARRIED BELA CLEAVELAND, MAY 23, 1804. CHILDREN. 220. Albert, Franklin, Oct, 28, 1805, - (r. California.) m. Susan F. Daniels, October, 1809, d. Feb. 6, 1834. (Franklin.) m. Nancy D. Guild. 221. Caroline, b. Franklin, Oct. 16, 1807, d. May 20, 1829. 222. Charlotte, July 14, 1809, d. Jan. 27, 1810. 223. Horace, Medfield, Nov. 21, 1811, (r. Bellinghain.) m. Hannah H. Yose, 1811. 224. Eliza, b. Medfield, Dec. 9, 1813, d. May 19, 1837. 225. Mary, b. Medfield, April 7, 1816, d. July 29, 1839. m. William G-. Whipple. 226. Fisher A., Medway, Jan. 30, 1819, (r. East Freetown.) m. Jane H. Rounsvell, Oct. 25, 1825. 227. Henry, b. Medfield, Dec. 28, 1820, d. Jan. 30, 1834. 228. Harriett, b. Medfield, Dec. 28, 1820, d. June 14, 1849, FIFTH GENERATION. 47 DESCENT JOHN 2 , WILLIAM*. 73. CHILDREN OF BETSY ADAMS 4 AND ICHABOD DEAN. BOBN IN FBANKLIN. 229. Ichabod, Aug. 3, 1805, d. 1805. 230. Eliza Ann, Aug. 26, 1806, d. 1845. m. George W. Ray of Medway. 231. Julia Adams, April 17, 1808, d. 1867. 232. Abigail Daniels, May 10, 1811, (r. Franklin, Mass.) 233. Betsy Metcalf, Nov. 8, 1815, d. 1865. 234. Chloe Pond, Feb. 2, 1818, ,(r. Franklin, Mass.) 235. Warren, Aug. 9, 1821, d. 1824. 74. AMOS ADAMS 4 MABBIED BETSY FOLLETT OF CUMBEBLAND, B.I., APBIL 6, 1809. CHILDBEN BOBN IN FBANKLIN, MASS. 236. Elizabeth, (r- Feb. 10, 1810, Holliston, Mass.) m. Horatio Fiske, Feb. 11, 1794. 237. Betsy, Nov. 24, 1811, d. July 10, 1849. m. John Weston, June 8, 1812. 238. Susan EL May 2, 1813, d. Feb. 26, 1840. 239. Nathaniel, April 15, 1816, d. April 20, 1816. 240. Leighton Jenks, June 10, 1817, d. 1821. 241. Esther, March 21, 1819, d. Oct. 30, 1821. 242. Julia, April 7, 1821, d. Nov. 28, 1821. 243. Harriett, Oct. 7, 1822, d. Feb. 22, 1827. 244. Mary Jane, Feb. 3, 1825, d. Feb. 16, 1832. 48 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , WILLIAM* 75. WILLIAM ADAMS 4 MARRIED MARY EISHER, JUNE 9, 1808. CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLIN. 245. Mary Ann, Nov. 8, 1808, (r. Franklin, Mass.) m. Elias Blake, Feb. 12, 1815. 246. Gilbert, 1810, d. 1811 247. William Madison, 1812, d. 1813 248. Aldana L. May 28, 1814. m. Apollos Wilmarth, Nov. 15, 1814, (East Attleborongh.) BY HULDAH NICKERSON, MARRIED MARCH 26, 1818. CHILDREN BORN IN MEDWAY. 249. Huldah, April 15, 1819, d. Oct. 13, 1867. 250. William, Aug. 30, 1820. m. Olive Holcomb, March 11, 1827. 251. Emily A. May 31, 1822. m. James M. Hard wick. 252. Louisa M., March 7, 1824, (r. Med way, Mass.) m. Israel A. Dodge, Dec. 25, 1817, d. April 20, 1864. 253. Ellen E., Sept. 29, 1826, (r. Lynn, Mass.) m. James B. Mahr, Jan. 28, 1826, d. June 17, 1860. 254. Milton S-, Oct. 10, 1833, (r. Franklin, Mass.) m. Caroline A. Wheelock, June 18, 1833. FIFTH GENERATION. 49 DESCENT JOHN 2 , RACHAEL3. 77. LEWIS FISHER 4 MARRIED REBECCA DERRY. CHILD. 255. Rebecca, July 29, 1809. D. m. Alvah W". Hicks. 80. PATTY FISHER 4 MARRIED ARCHIBALD DE WITT, JUNE 7, 1820. CHILDREN BORN LN FRANKLIN. 256. George W., May 24, 1821. m. Caroline Freathey, March 10, 1831, (Sedgwick, Me., m. Sept. 9, 1850.) 257. Alexander P., March 4, 1823, m. Martha E.-Gillett, Nov. 23, 1830, (South Walpole,m. Nov. 12, 1848.) 258. William E., Feb. 27, 1825. m. Annie Campbell, Dec. 26, 1835, (Winchester, Tenn., m. May 10, 1860.) 259. Martha M., May 4, 1827. m. George M. Walker, Nov. 27, 1829, d. May 11, 1857. (Whiting, Yt., m. Feb. 1, 1854.) 260. Horace S., Dec. 19, 1829. m. Hattie Alby, June 27, 1840, (Bucksport, Me., m. May 26, 1860.) 50 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , RACHAEIA 81. NATHAN A. FISHER 4 MARRIED SUSAN T. LOTHROP, JULY 14, 1822. CHILD. 261. Susan, Sept, 10, 1823, d. Jan. 16, 1825. DESCENDANTS PETER 2 , JOEL 3. 86. POLLY ADAMS 4 MARRIED REV. CORNELIUS IRISH, DEC. 5, 1804. CHILDREN BORN IN UNION, ME. 262. Mahala, July 22, 1807. m. Wm. Grinnell of Exeter, Me. 263. Milton, May 7, 1812, d. July 15, 1869. m. Emily Eves of San Augustine, Tex. 264. Lewis, May 25, 1814, D. m. Sophronia Sprague, r. Barring, Me. 265. Joseph, July 19, 1816. rn. Cornelia Clary of Jefferson, Me., d. Nov. 18, 1850. m. Nancy Eastman. 266. Melia, Aug. 31, 1818, (r. Bradford, Mass.) m. Joseph H. Walton, May 11, 1813, d. October, 1864. (East Salisbury.) 267. Mary, Sept. 13, 1822, d. Nov. 7, 1852. 268. Esther, Oct. 31, 1824, d. Sept. 23, 1826. Joseph H. Walton was a soldier in the war of the rebellion, was captured, and died in Andersonville prison. FIFTH GENERATION. 51 DESCENT PETER 2 , JOEL 3. . CHILDREN OF JACOB S. ADA3IS 4 AND ABIGAIL HEAL. BORN IN LINCOLNVLLLE, ME. 269. Susan, Jan. 14, 1815. m. Daniel Fletcher, March 26, 1808. 270. William, Jan. 5, 1817. m. Eosina Pendleton. 271. James, March 2, 1819. m. Mary Ann Denton, Sept. 23, 1824, d. Jan. 6, 1860, m. Sarah H. Andrews, July 27, 1815, (Searsmont, Me.) 272. John Qujncy, March 26, 1821, (r. South Montville, Me.) m. Nancy Prescott, April 25, 1830, (Liberty, Me.) BY SECOND WIFE, ALICE STUDLEY. 273. Israel S. Nov. 4, 1825. m. Rachael W. Perry, Oct. 24, 1828, (Yinalhaven.) 274. Eliza J. F. Sept. 11, 1829. m. James Weed, Knox, Me. 275. Elisha R. Nov. 22, 1830, d. Oct. 5, 1835. 276. Joel, March 30, 1834, d. Oct. 12, 1835. 277. Amanda, March 3, 1837. m. Benson B. Weed. 278. Clara Maria, Nov. 23, 1839. m. Emerson P. Drinkwater, Northport, Me. 52 FIFTH GENERATION. John Q. Adams was a soldier in the late war, and served from August, 1862, to June, 1865. He was in the battle of Drury Bluff, where his regiment (the Eighth Maine Volunteer Infantry) lost ninety-six in killed, wounded, and missing. He was also present at the fighting near Bermuda Hundred, Hatcher's Farms, and afterwards at Coal Harbor, where the regiment lost heavily. At the Point of Rocks the regiment took the enemy's works, and captured fifty-four prisoners. Through all these and other conflicts he was not wounded, although balls passed through his clothes ; and he had many narrow escapes. Besides suffering the inevitable hardships of a soldier's life, he was several times sick and in the hospital, but at last returned home in safety. Israel S. Adams served the government as captain of schooner " Dr. Rodgers," engaged in transporting forage, &c, for the army.- He sailed from Lincolnville in April, 1862, for Fortress Monroe, and was ordered to Yorktown, and was present when McClellan took that place. He was at Fortress Monroe when the famous battle occurred between the rebel ram " Merrimack " and the little " Monitor." After McClellan's retreat, while at Harrison's Landing with a fleet of some four hundred vessels, the rebels opened fire from the opposite side of the river with three batteries, doing much damage. The maintop-mast of " The Dr. Rodgers " was shot off, and the vessel was hit in various places. FIFTH GENERATION. 53 DESCENT PETERS JOEIA 89. EMMA ADAMS 4 MARRIED JEREMIAH STUBBS, SEPT. 5, 1808. CHILDREN BORN IN APPLETON, ME. 279. Peter Adams, April 4, 1809. m. Rachel Collins, July 13, 1820. 280. Mercy Ann, Nov. 19, 1811. m. Alvin Jameson, Nov. 25, 1840, (m . Nov. 17, 1866.) 281. Alfred Adams, April 24, 1813, d. March 30, 1823 282. Olivia Daggett, Aug. 2. 1819. m. Edward Hart, Oct. 18,1818, (Appleton, Me.) 283. Joel Adams, Sept. 19, 1817, d. Jan. 7, 1838 284. Mima Jane, Aug. 24, 1819. m. William Lincoln, July, 1823. 285. Sarah Maria, May 20, 1823. m. Albert C. Collins, Dec. 25, 1825. 5* 54 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT PETER 2 , JOEL 3, 92. JAMES ADAMS 4 MARRIED CAROLINE EDDY, JULY 8, 1824. CHILDREN BORN IN EXETER, ME. 286. Caroline, , June 22, 1825. m. Franklin Freeland, Aug. 10, 1812, (Sutton, Mass.) 287. Joseph E. Nov. 16, 1826. m. Clara Avery of St. Albans. 288. Aurilla A. Oct. 5, 1828. m. Uriel Hall, Feb. 21, 1804, (Spencer, Mass., m. Feb. 21,1872.) 289. Eliza, June 8, 1830, cL Oct. 30, 1868. m. Allen Marden, June 29, 1812, (Palermo, Me.) 290. Emily M., Feb. 26, 1832. m. Hollis N. Sherman, Sept. 27, 1837, (Sutton, Mass.) 291. Mary E. Feb. 15, 1839. FIFTH GENERATION. 55 DESCENT PETER 2 , JOEL 3. 94. JOEL ADAMS 4 MARRIED JANE HUNT, JAN. 21, 1834. CHILDREN BORN IN UNION, ME. 292. Merrill Hunt, April 17, 1835. in. Albina S. Philbrook, Nov. 16, 1836, (Thorndike, Me.) 293. Esther Jane, Aug. 13, 1835, d. Nov. 5, 1838. 294. Joel, jun., April 27, 1838. 295. Orange Scott, March 4, 1840, d. Oct. 17, 1865. 296. Asbury Caldwell, Jan. 25, 1842. m. Ellen M. Green, March 11, 1845, (Lagrange, Me.) Orange S. Adams was a soldier in the war of the rebellion, and died of disease contracted in the army. 06 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT PETER 2 , WARD 3, AND JOELA 100. CHILDREN OF EBENEZER ¥AKD ADAMS 4 AND MIMA ADAMS 4 . BORN LN UNION, ME. 297. Ward Adams, July 4, 1812, (r. Waldoboro', Me.) m. Martha Ottison Gordon, Chester, N.H., Oct. 21, 1813. 298. Calvin Metcalf, Dec. 21,1813, d. Oct. 5, 1839 299. John Marshall, April 22, 1815, d. Aug. 1, 1815 300. James Orson, Oct. 24, 1816, d. Feb. 3, 1855 301. Olivia Daggett, June 8, 1818, d. February, 1854 302. Aldres Addison, Feb. 9, 1820. m. Eveline Kilgore, (Waterford, Me., Aug. 15, 1823, m. Dec. 5, 1844.) 303. True Page, Dec. 26, 1821. m. Dorcas Ellen Winslow, China, Me >., Aug. 30, 1828. 304. Alfred Smith, Dec. 6, 1823, d. July 24, 1865 m. Aroline Davis, Sept. 4, 1831, (Lagrange, Me.) 305. Esther Ann, June 10, 1826, d. May 29, 1872. 306. Mary Ann Day, April 25, 1828. m. Capt. James L. Race, Boothbay, March 14, 1825. Rev. Alfred S. Adams, who was a member of East Maine Methodist-Episcopal Church Conference, enlisted as a private in the First Maine Heavy Artillery, during the war of the rebellion, was promoted to the chaplaincy, and contracted disease, which caused his death a few weeks after the close of the war. Rev. T. P. Adams is a member of the Maine Methodist-Episcopal Church Conference. FIFTH GEXEEATIOX. 57 DESCENT PETER 2 , JAMES 3 . 110. CHLOE FALES ADAMS 4 MARRIED JOSEPH A. METCALF, OCT. 15, 1821. CHILDREN BORN IN WTNTHEOP, ME. 307. Charles Addison, Nov. 9, 1822. d. 1871. in. Elizabeth Hight, Dec. 31, 1826, (Wayne, Me.) 308. James Adams, June 7, 1824. m. Lncinda B. Hut chins, Rumford, Me., Jan. 23, 1828. 309. Sarah Bacon, Jan. 8, 1827, d. Nov. 1, 1872. m. William Mann, Dec. 11, 1819, (Chesterfield, N.H.) 310. Mary Clark, June 29, 1828, d. May 17, 1860. m. Benjamin W. Whiting, Wrentham, Mass. 311. Harriett, March 26, 1830, d. Sept. 4 ; 1831. 312. Emmons, March 15, 1838, (r. Southbridge, Mass.) m. Julia B. Nicholas, 1811, (m. Jan. 4, 1866.) 313. Martha, June 10, 1841, (r. Walpole, Mass.) m. Melzar W. Allen, Dec. 7, 1840, (Walpole, Mass.) 58 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT PETER 2, JAMES ^ 111. THOMAS B. ADAMS 4 MABBLED ELIZABETH ADAMS OF BEADFTELD, ME., DEC. 26, 1827. CHDLDBEN. 314. John, Sept. 3, 1828. 315. Esther Harding, Feb. 6, 1830, (Readfield, Me.) m. John Allen, Franklin, Oct. 1827, (r. Holliston.) 316. Sarah Elizabeth, May 25, 1832, (Winthrop.) m. Henry E. Gay, Oct. 15, 1830, (Natick, r. West Medway.) 317. Catharine Cochran, Sept. 1, 1834, (Readfield.) 318. Abigail Bacon, Feb. 27, 1837, d. Aug. 9, 1854. (Winthrop, Me.) 319. Harriett Metcalf, June 28, 1840, (Holliston, Mass.) 320. James Thomas, Oct. 16, 1844, (Holliston, r. Medway, Mass.) m. Eunice Rockwood, Oct. 27, 1848, (Wrentham.) FIFTH GENERATION. 59 112. CHILDREN OF JAMES ADAMS 4 AND CAROLINE BROOKS. 321. Caroline Augusta, Sept. 8, 1828, d. 1852. (Portland, Me.) 322. James Henry, March 11, 1831, d. 1831. (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) 323. Frances Ellen, Jan. 30, 1832, d. 1838. (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) 324. Ellen Winslow, Aug. 30, 1840, (Flemington, N.J.) 325. Julia Frances, Sept. 26, 1843, (Flemington, N.J.) DESCENT PETER 2 , JAMES 3 . 113. SARAH B. ADAMS 4 MARRIED EBENEZER W. ROBINSON, JUNE 21, 1838. CHILDREN BORN IN FREETOWN, MASS. 326. Nathaniel Emmons, March 27, 1839, (r. Washington, D.C.) m. Mary iH. (Jottmgm im, Feb. 7, 1858. 327. James Adams, Oct. 26, 1842, d. Aug. 21, 1863, 328. John Alden, Jan. 22, 1844, d. Jan. 23, 1847, 329. Sarah Maria, Sept. 28, 1846. 330. Emily Eliza, July 25, 1848. 331. Mary Lyon, May 8, 1850. James Adams died at Camp Dennison, returning from the siege of Yicksburg. He was clerk for Lieut.-Col. Babcock, at headquarters of the Ninth Army Corps. 60 FIFTH GENERATION. 114. CHILDREN OF PETER ADAMS 4 AND C. D. RICHARDSON. BORN IN FRANKLIN. 332. James Francis, Jan. 2, 1842, (r. Franklin, Mass.) m. Mary A. Bigelow 5 , July 25, 1845. 333. Charles Richardson, July 10, 1843, d. Sept. 19, 1864. 334. Caroline Brooks, April 23, 1845, d. 1865. 335. Alice Maria, Sept. 19, 1847., d. 1849. 336. Nathaniel Emmons, Aug. 4, 1850, d. 1853. 337. Clarabel, March 9, 1852, d. 1853. 338. Abby Maria, Jan. 31, 1855. 339. Herbert, Oct. 28, 1857. Charles R. Adams enlisted in the Thirty-third Regiment Massachusetts Infantry, under Col. Maggi in May, 1862. It was under the call of G-ov. Andrew for troops after the retreat of Gen. Banks from Virginia. He served with the regiment in Virginia until December, when his company was trans- ferred to the Forty-first, under Col. Chickering. The regi- ment embarked in January, 1863, in the Banks Expedition, for Louisiana, where they arrived after a perilous sea-voyage, and at once entered the campaign, following the rebels three hundred miles into the interior, to Gpelousas, La. Here the regiment were mounted and equipped as the Third Massachu- setts Cavalry. After serving in the Nineteenth Army Corps at various points in that section of the Union, the regiment was sent North in June, 1864, and served in the memorable campaign of Sheridan in the Valley of the Shenandoah, on his way to join Gen. Grant. During the first battle, which was at Berry- ville, near Winchester, Va. ; Sept. 19, young Adams was killed. The officer in command of his company said of him, " He was a good soldier, and fell with his face to the enemy, FIFTH GENERATION. 61 beloved by his comrades." His genial good-nature endeared him to all ; and his untimely end was universally regretted. DESCENT PETER 2 , JAMES 3 . 115. LUCY M. ADAMS 4 MARRIED JAMES BIGELOW, APRIL 20, 1840. He was born and resides in Boylston, Mass., where their children were also born, 340. Martha Maria, April 20, 18-41. m. Donald Nicholson. 341. Mary Anna, July 25, 1845. m. James F. Adams 5 , Jan. 2, 1842, 342. Joseph Addison, July 3, 1847. m. Elizabeth Guild. 343. James Andrew, Feb. 26, 1849. m. Ella C. Ames, Belmont, Me. 344. William Sanford, July 28, 1853, 345. Sarah Jane, Nov. 2, 1856, d. May 23, 1869. DESCENT PETER 2, XEHEMIAH 3 . 117. CHILDREN OF OLIVER E. ADAMS 4 AND CYNTHIA HAYNES. BORN IN VFALTHAM. 346. John Marshall. Aug. 14, 1830. m. Laura M. Goodwin, Jan. 4, 1835. 347. Mary Jane, Dec. 28, 1833. m. David Kendall, Sept. 7, 1827. 348. Sewall Harding, April 23, 1838, d. July 7, 1839. 349. Ann Rebecca Jewett, March 19, 1844. m. Edgar L. Hull, Feb. 25, 1848. 02 FIFTH GENERATION. DESCENT PETER 2 , NEHEMIAH^. 119. SHT7BAEL P. ADAMS 4 MARRIED LYDIA E. STETSON, FEB. 23, 1846. She was born in Scituate, Mass., and died in Lowell, Mass., Jan. 25,1853. CHILDREN BORN IN LOWELL. 350. Mary Clark, Nov. 25, 1847. 351. Charles Sumner, May 7, 1851. BY DIANCY R. TAYLOR, MARRIED DEC. 4, 1853. BORN IN GILSTTM, N,H. 352. Katie Livermore, Sept. 1, 1854, (Lowell.) 353. William Livermore, Feb. 4, 1858, d. Aug. 5, 1860. (Dubuque, Io.) 354. Freddie, June 26, 1860, d. July 27, 1862. (Dubuque, Io.) 355. Albert Francis, June 26, 1860, (Dubuque, Io.) 356. John Taylor, Dec. 22, 1862, (Dubuque, Io.) 357. Nellie Brewster, May 16, 1865, (Dubuque, Io.) 358.. Susie Belle, Jan. 31, 1869, (Dubuque, Io.) SIXTH GENERATION. 63 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENDANTS JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , LUCINDA 4 . 120. CHILDREN OP JOSEPH GILLMORE 5 AND SALLY ANN SHAW. BORN IN FRANKLIN. 359. Lucinda A., Jan. 19, 1819, d. 1868. m. John Bryant. 360. Sarah Ann, 1823, d. 1860. m. William Clark. DESCENT ABIGAIL*. 121. CHILDREN OP POLLY THAYER 5 AND JOHN COWAN. 361. Adelia T. m. Samuel Homestead, r. Hampden, Me. 362. Abby S. m. Peter Webster. 363. Catharine C, June 22, 1836. m. Rufus Miller of Hampden, Feb. 26, 1826. 64 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , ABIGAIL*. 126. 3D o: Besided for many years in Newark, N.J., and died there. CHILDREN. 364. Annie Olivia, Nov. 2, 1836, d. Aug. 15, 1864. (Hampden, Me.) m. Fred.H. Smith, jun., Sept. 19, 1860. 365. Henry Wolcott, Oct. 18, 1841, d. Aug. 16, 1867. (Hampden, Me.) 366. Hattie Eliza, July 25, 1844, d. Dec. 13, 1872. (Newark, N.J.) m. J. Bishop Putnam, Feb. 21, 1852. 367. Mary A., May 15, 1847, d. Feb. 15, 1870. (Newark, N.J.) BY SECOND WIFE, ANNA E. HOLDEN JACOBUS, MAEBIED NOV. 8, 1854. 368. Alleine, Aug. 3, 1855, d. Sept. 7, 1855. (Newark, N.J.) Henry W. Thayer was a graduate of Brown University, Providence, B.I. Soon after leaving college, he raised a company to serve in the war of the rebellion, and was chosen first lieutenant, but soon after was promoted to captain. Whilp stationed at Port Hudson, his company (Company F), with four others of the Fourth New-York Cavalry, were cap- tured ; and he was the only man who escaped, which fact was due to his superior vigilance. SIXTH GENERATION. 65 He was afterwards severely wounded in battle. After the war, he bought land in New Orleans, and resided there until he took the yellow-fever ; and died universally respected. DESCENT ABIGAIL *. 128. CHILDREN OP THADDEUS A. THAYER 5 AND E. A. HARDY. 369. Thaddeus A. 370. Joseph J. 371. Howard. 372. Helen. 6* 66 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN*, THADDEUS.s, THADDEUS*. 131. CHILDREN OF MARGARET ADAMS 5 AND SILAS HARTHORN. 373. Margaret M. ; Sept. 11, 1817, (Bangor, Me.) m. Allen Rowe, July 20, 1814, (r. Milford.) 374. Warren A., May 21, 1820, d. Feb. 22; 1873. (Bangor, r. Brewer.) m. Caroline E. Mclntire, June 18, 1818. 375. Mary B., Bangor, Aug. 26, 1822, d. Aug. 29, 1849- m. Charles Howard, Aug. 20, 1816. 376. Sophia S., Bangor, Jan. 10, 1825, d. Oct. 10, 1828. 377. Lucinda S., Bangor, Oct. 3, 1827. m. Joshua Butler, July 3, 1825, d. April, 1873. m. Alden B. Willey. 378. Philinda B., Aug. 19, 1830, (Brewer, Me.) m. Rufus K. Kilgore, March 22, 1827, (r. Oldtown, Me.) 379. Abigail S., Brewer, Nov. 9, 1833. m. Ira Rowe, Oct. 21, 1826, (r. Bangor, Me.) BORN IN BREWER, ME. 380. George A., . March 2, 1837, (r. Brewer, Me.) m. Ellen F. Sinclair, Jan. 2, 1838. SIXTH GENERATION. 67 DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , THADDEUS 4 . 132. THADDEUS ADAMS 5 MARRIED MART CASE. CHILDREN BORN IN EAST EDDINGTON. 381. Emma Doliska, Aug. 3, 1828, (r. East Eddington, Me.) m. Emery W. Ward, May 15, 1827, (East Eddington, Me.) 382. Broocksey Case, April 6, 1830, (r. East Eddington, Me.) m. Jonn J. Temple, Sept. 5, 1827," (East Eddington, Me.) 383. John Adams, Sept. 17, 1834. m. Frances A. George, Dec. 12, 1839, (Brewer, Me., m. Oct, 12, 1859.) 384. Susan, March 27, 1837, (r. Lawrence, Mass. 385. Alvona, r. Methuen, Oct. 3, 1844. m. Nathaniel E. Baker, Aug. 20, 1837. 386. Mary Lydia, April 19, 1847, (r. West Amesbury.) m. John D. Morrison, Dec. 5, 1845. 68 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, THADDEUS 3 , THADDEUS 4 . 133. FISHER ADAMS 5 MARRIED SARAH ROWELL, DEC. 13, 1830. CHILDREN, 387. Thomas F., May 21, 1832. m. Mary Laura J. Cummings, East Eddington, April 11, 1834 388. Mary J., June 30, 1834, d. July, 1872. m. W. E. Jones, r. Minneapolis, Minn. 389. William G-., July 13, 1836. 390. Albert, June 17, 1838. m. Julia Whittaker, Aug. 10, 1841, (Clifton, Me.) 391. Eliza S., May 22,1849. 392. George F., Aug. 28, 1853. 393. Frederick, Nov. 18, 1855. 394. Thaddeus A., April 1, 1858. 134. CHILDREN OP LUCINDA ADAMS 5 AND BENJAMIN SMITH. d. Aug. 10, 1860. d. Oct. 15, 1848. 395. Lucy, May 31, 1828, m. Elisha Rowe, March 24, 1821, (Eddington, Me.) 396. Sarah, March 8, 1835, 397. Franklin Adams, Feb. 14, 1839, (r. Philadelphia, Penn.) m. Mary T. Beck, Dec. 12, 1841, (Philadelphia, Penn.) SIXTH GENERATION. 69 DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , THADDEUS 4 . 135. CHILDREN OF FRANKLIN ADAMS 5 AND MARY DAVIS. 398. Benjamin Franklin, March 2, 1833, (East Eddington.) m. Mary A. Torrins, Oct. 22, 1836, d. July 10, 1871. m. Dorinda O'Donohue, 1845. 399. Mary Z , Sept. 6, 1837, d. March 18, 1839. (East Eddington.) 400. Abby Ann, Jan. 24, 1839, (East Eddington.) 401. Davis F., May 17, 1840, (East Eddington.)' m. Martha A.French, July 23, 1839, (Corinth, Me., m. June 15, 1864.) 402. Estes F., Feb. 28, 1843, (East Eddington.) 403. John Quincy, 1848. 404. Henrietta C, 1852, d. 1869, 70 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , RACHAEIA 138. ALPHEUS ALDRICH 5 MARRIED SALLY I. FISHER, DEC. 1, 1825. CHILDREN. 405. Eliza M., Nov. 1, 1826, d. February, 1827. (Amoskeag, N.H.) 406. Ann M., April 7, 1828, d. June 8, 1828. (Amoskeag, N.H.) 407. Fisher A., Sept. 30, 1829, d. Oct. 2, 1847. (Medway, Mass.) 408. George W., ' Oct. 25, 1830, (Lowell, Mass., r. Collins, N.Y.) m. Phyla A. MartiD, Aug. 6, 1831, (Cayuga, N.Y.) 409. Francis O., May 18, 1833, (Charlestown, Mass.) m. Anna Davis, September, 1840, d. April 10, 1860. (North Collins, N.Y.) m. Orlina A. Burnap, Nov. 13, 1843, (Collins, N.Y.) 410. Susan M., April 29, 1838, d. March 25, 1859. (Chelsea, Mass.) m. G. W. Kellom. SIXTH GENERATION. 71 140. CHILDREN OF ADALINE ALDRICH 5 AND LEVI RANDALL. 411. Henry W., Aug. 16, 1832, (Mendon, Mass., r. Manchester, N.H.) ra. Mary Dixon, March 29, 1837. 412. Adelaide E., June 12, 1838, (Foxborough, Mass.) m. John W. Mitchell, Aug. 6, 1832, d. Aug. 26, 1865. (Manchester, N.H.) m. George B. Smith, March 3, 1842, (Canaan, N.H.) 413. Emily M. L., Sept. 5, 1840, d. May 12, 1849. (Cranston, R.I.) 414. Josephine A., March 29, 1842, (Cranston, R.I.) m. John W. Dustin, Dec. 8, 1842, (Lowell, Mass.) DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , TIMOTHY *, 142. ADDISON ADAMS 5 MARRIED ADELIA THAYER 5 . CHILD BORN IN HAMPDEN, ME. 415. Betsy Abigail, Jan. 13, 1828, (r. Bangor, Me.) 72 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, THADDEUS 3 , TIMOTHY*. 143. CHILDREN OF TIMOTHY P. ADAMS 5 AND RHODA WHITNEY. BORN IN HAMPDEN, ME. 416. Frederick, March 13, 1829 m. M. E. Dorr, June 14, 1827 417. Mary P., March 23, 1830 m. Enoch Fowler, Dec. 8, 1828 418. Annie M., Nov. 26, 1832. m. Beecher Gregg, March 11, 1831. 144. CHILDREN OF LEANDER S. ADAMS 5 AND ABBY THAYER. BORN IN HAMPDEN, ME. 419. Abby Eliza, Jan. 25, 1839. m. Timothy B. Mayo, May 22, 1837. 420. Edwin Leander, Aug. 20, 1841, (r. Hampden, Me.) m. Sabrina C. Bartlett, Nov. 27, 1845. 146. CHILDREN OF CYRUS ADAMS 5 AND MARION W. DEAN. BORN IN HAMPDEN, ME. 421. Betsy M., May 16, 1836, d. April 7, 1840 422. Cyrus Wesley, Oct. 16, 1841, d. Oct, 31, 1862 423. Albert A., April 3, 1843. 424. Antoinette, Oct. 5, 1844. m. A. B. Merrill. 425. Charles T., Dec. 9, 1850. 426. Henry D., June 30, 1853. SIXTH GENERATION. 73 Cyrus Wesley and Albert A. Adams enlisted in the Ninth Regiment Maine Volunteers, in September, 1861. They pro- ceeded at once with the regiment to Washington, and were ordered to Annapolis, Md., where they embarked for Port Royal, S.C. They were out in a terrible gale, in which the whole fleet came near being lost. They were present at the capture of Port Royal by Commodore Dupont, and were stationed at Hilton Head until the last of January, when they were ordered to Fernandina, Fla. In April, Wesley was taken prisoner; suffered, in three prisons, of starvation and sickness, until October, when he was exchanged, and taken to Washington, D.C., where he died Oct. 31, 1862. The details of his terrible experiences are too sickening for recital. Albert remained with his regiment, fighting, and enduring hardships. In January, 1863, they returned to Hilton Head, and were ordered to take Morris Island, under Gen. Strong. Here they suffered every thing that mortals could, until they re-enlisted, and were sent home for thirty days. Next they were sent to Virginia, under Gen. Butler, and took part in the battle of Bermuda Hundreds. In May, 1864, they embarked for West Point, and from there to White House, where they joined the Eighteenth Army Corps, and marched to Petersburg, sharing in its battles and exposures until the close of the war. He was in twenty-eight battles and skirmishes. DESCENT JOHN2, THADDEUS 3 , TIMOTHY*. 147. BENJAMIN A. ADAMS 5 MARRIED SARAH M. GREENHALGH. 427. Bennie G., May 23, 1868. 7 74 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, THADDEUS 3 , ALPHEUS *. 149. ALBERT ADAMS 5 MARRIED SOPHRONIA HEALD, AUG. 10, 1833. He died of paralysis, in Melrose, Mass., Nov. 16, 1868. CHILDREN BORN IN NASHUA, N.H. 428. MaryD., June 4, 1834, D. 429. Albert Freeman, July 4, 1837, (r. Kentucky.) m. Josephine S. Galbreath, Aug. 12, 1842. 430. Casilda E., April 25, 1839. m. J. Warren Talcott. BY SUSAN D. WHITE, THIRD WIFE, MARRIED FEB. 10, 1851. CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLIN. 431. Henry White, June 15, 1852, d. Nov. 4, 1854. 432. Mary Elizabeth, July 9, 1854. 433. Charles Partridge, Jan. 12, 1858. 434. Susan Merrill, May 2, 1860. SIXTH GENERATION. 75 DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , ALPHEUS 4 . 150. SIMEON P. ADAMS 5 MARRIED HARRIETT B. WOOD, NOV. 28, 1833. He died of consumption in Franklin, Feb. 21, 1859. CHILDREN. 435. Isabella Jane, Sept. 20, 1834, (Franklin.) m. Calvin Claflin 5 , June 5, 1834, (Franklin.) 436. Helen Frances, Feb. 6, 1838, (Franklin.) m. Howard M. Ticknor, July 4, 1836, (m. Feb. 2, 1864, r. Italy.) 437. Mary Emerson, Jan. 22, 1844, (Franklin.) 438. Hattie Augusta, Dec. 12, 1847, d. Jan. 16, 1849. (Chelsea, Mass.) 151. EMERSON ADAMS 5 MARRIED ABIGAIL BLAKE, APRIL 9, 1835. In August, 1838, he was taken with hemorrhage of the lungs, and died of consumption, in Sherburne, Mass., March 18, 1839. CHILD BORN IN SHERBURNE. 439. Abby Josephine, Feb. 1, 1838, d. April 5, 1868. m. George Alden Mills, June 30, 1831. ^ 6 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, THADDEUS*, ALPHEUS 4 . 152. GARDNER ADAMS 5 MARRIED EUNICE RAY DARLING, FEB. 18, 1840. Married in Franklin, by Rev. T. D. South worth. CHILDREN. 440. Adelaide Catharine, March 4,1841, (Boston.) m. Charles I. Dean, Aug. 19, 1836, (r. Franklin.) 441. William Gardner, Feb. 17, 1843, (Boston, r. Norwood.) m. Lillian A. Holt, Nov. 29, 1843. 442. Aurelia Eunice, Dec. 17, 1844, (Springfield, Mass.) m. William H. Roblee, Nov. 14, 1838, d. Sept. 21, 1863. m. Owen E. Ballou, July 25, 1842, (r. Franklin.) 443. Henrietta Louisa, March 30, 1847, d. Dec. 14, 1850. (Springfield.) 444. George Albert, April 3, 1850, (Springfield, r. Attleborough.) m. Clara I. Gowen, Aug. 22, 1849. 445. Georgianna Ellen, April 3,1850, d. June 26, 1851. (Springfield.) 446. Charlie Graves, Jan. 22, 1855, (Springfield.) 447. Georgietta Idella, Jan. 2, 1860, (Franklin.) William G. Adams was a soldier in the war of the rebel- lion. He was stationed in North Carolina, and served nine months. He received a slight wound in the back of the head from a rebel's bullet, while on picket-duty. He was inca- SIXTH GENERATION. 77 pacitated for much active service by protracted lameness in the ankle, induced by a long march. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , ALPHEUS 4 . 153. ERASTUS ADAMS 5 MARRIED MARY G. POWELL, OCT. 20 ; 1841. CHILDREN. 448. Mary Elizabeth, Feb. 28, 1842, (Boston.) m. Martin V. Tingley, Feb. 23, 1833. 449. Franklin Albert, Feb. 11, 1843, d. June 21, 1846. (Nashua, N.H.) 450. William Merrill Emerson, Peterboro', N.H., April 24, 1844. m. G-eorgiannaHackley,Aug.l7,1843, d. 1872. (Yirginia.) 451. George Winthrop, Nov. 15, 1845, d. Oct. 17, 1870. (Salem, Mass.) 452. Harriett Eunice, May 21, 1847, d. Feb. 17, 1854. (Salem, Mass.) 453. Isabella Frances, Oct, 4, 1848, (Salem, Mass.) m. Joseph L. Gammell, Dec. 22, 1844. 454. Franklin Albert, April 25, 1850, (Craftsbury, Vt.) 455. Gardner Erastus, April 26, 1852, (Franklin.) m. Josie A. Barber, July 25, 1854, (Worcester.) 456. John Quincy, Aug. 21, 1855, (Franklin.) 457. Jessie Fremont, June 30, 1857, (Franklin.) 458. Annie Laurie, Jan. 21, 1862, (Franklin.) 78 SIXTH GENERATION. W. M. E. Adams entered the service of the United States as a soldier soon after the first battle of Bull Run, and served thirty-seven months in the Army of the Potomac, during the years of 1862, 1863, and 1864. For the first year and a half he was in the ranks, but afterwards served as orderly to various generals. During the whole time, he was always at the front, and never in the hospital, being neither sick nor wounded ; yet he suffered, in common with his comrades, some of the greatest perils and hardships of the war. One incident will serve as an example : one day early in January, his company (Company I, Massachusetts Eighteenth) forded a river, where the water was nearly up to the arm-pits, with a swift current, and the weather so cold, that the margin of the stream was fringed with ice, and their clothes froze stiff immediately upon their emerging from the water. They then marched a long distance, recrossed the same stream by another ford, and camped over night upon the frozen ground, without any fires, or change of clothing. He was in numerous skirmishes, and took part in the following battles : — Hanover Court House, Seven Days Peninsula, Yorktown, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Upperville, Emmetsburg, Gettysburg, Culpeper Court House, Rappahannock Station, Bristol Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Laurel Hill, Spottsylvania Court House, Old Church, Coal Harbor, North Anna, Petersburg. For all this important ser- vice he only received one hundred dollars bounty in addition to the regular pay. He was subsequently chosen captain of a military company in Brattleborough, Vt. George W. Adams enlisted as a soldier in the winter of 1864. He was in the battle of the Wilderness, and marched beside Charles Wilson of Franklin, who was the first man killed in Grant's campaign in Virginia. At the battle of Laurel Hill he was sunstruck, but in a day or two got better,, and rejoined his regiment. But four days afterwards, at the battle of North Anna, he was again prostrated by sunstroke, SIXTH GENERATION. 79 which paralyzed both legs. After long delay, he was sent to Alexandria, and afterwards to Boston. After several months, he was discharged, but never fully recovered ; and it was undoubtedly the cause of his death. DESCENDANTS JOHN 2, JOHN 3, SALLY*. 155. NATHAN HA WES 5 MARRIED SYLVIA WINN, SEPT. 27, 1827. CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLIN. 459. Lewis H., Oct. 15, 1828, d. Feb. 25, 1866. m. Vienna C. Sears, Aug. 31, 1832, (m. Oct. 22, I860.) 460. Mary J., Aug. 8, 1832. 461. Nancy M., Oct. 22, 1835. 156. SUSAN HA WES 5 MARRIED HIRAM CLARK OF HOLLISTON, JUNE 15, 1826. CHILDREN BORN LN ROGERSONSVLLLE, TJXBRIDGE, MASS. 462. Susan Maria, March 23, 1827, d. July 27, 1823. 463. Sarah Ann, Aug. 6, 1831, d. May 19, 1854. m. Edward R. Smith of Holyoke, Mass. 464. Nathaniel, May 20, 1835. m. Catharine E. Wilmarth, Jan. 16, 1841. 80 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN % SALLY*. 159. NATHANIEL HAWES 5 MARRIED ELIZA A. WEATHERHEAD, OCT. 7, 1838. CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLIN. 465. Alvira S., Sept. 18, 1839. m. John E. Grant, Aug. 16, 1838. 466. Louise A., Jan. 22, 1842. m. Stillman R. Chilson, Feb. 17, 1841, (m. Aug. 26, 1866.) 467. Eugene D., Aug. 25, 1849. m. Annie M. Howard, Feb. 14, 1853. 468. Ada A., Sept. 30, 1851. m. Eugene F. Ware, Oct. 5, 1848, (m. May 8, 1873.) 469. Hiram C, July 17, 1850. SIXTH GENERATION. 81 DESCENT JOHN 2, JOHN \ NATHAN *. 161. CHILDREN OF ELMIRA ADAMS 5 AND PASCHAL P. BROOKS BORN IN HENNIKER, N.H. 470. Thomas. 471. Paschal. 472. Julia Adams, Aug. 21, 1831, d June 15, 1865. m. Geo. W. Bacon, Dec. 3, 1831, (Franklin.) 162. DANIEL ADAMS 5 MARRIED MARY CROCKER, MARCH 6, 1832. CHILDREN, EXCEPT THE YOUNGEST, BORN WORCESTER, YT. 473. Nancy Jane, m. George Kirk, 474. James Harvey, m. Hattie Pryen, 475. Joel Newton, m. Ellen M. Abbee, 476. George Kirk, m. Lillian Woodin, May 13, 1833. Feb. 9, 1824, (Cairo, N.Y.) Oct. 10, 1835, (r. Chicago, 111.) March, 1868. Sept. 18, 1838, (r. Chicago, 111.) April 26, 1865, April 3, 1846, (Evanston, 111.) Dec. 25, 1872. 82 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, JOHN 3, NATHAN*. 164. CHILDREN OF HARVEY ADAMS 5 AND BHODA M. CODDING. 477. Sarah Lanman, Sept. 15, 1845, (Farmington, Io.) m. Alvan K. Stoddard. 478. Emily Jane, Nov. 26, 1847, (Farmington, Io.) m. Amos Babcock, M.D. 479. Alice Ellen, March 3, 1850, d. May 4, 1853. (Farmington, Io.) 480. Edward Emerson, Jan. 12, 1853, (Farmington, Io.) 481. Lois Ware, Nov. 16, 1856, d. Nov. 16, 1868. (Farmington, Io.) 482. Mary Elmira, Dec. 25, 1862, d. Aug. 23, 1863. (Council Bluffs, Io.) 483. Kate Frances, June 23, 1865, (Farmington, Io.) DESCENT CYRUS*. 173. POLLY C. ADAMS 5 MARRIED HARRISON CLAFLIN, JUNE 4, 1835. CHILD BORN IN HOLLISTON, MASS. 484. Amos Fisher, May 17, 1836. m. Nellie Sherwin of Boston. SIXTH GENERATION. 83 177. JOEL W. ADAMS 5 MARRIED MARION V. FRANK OF FREDERICKSBURG, VA., AUG. 26, 1858. CHILDREN BORN IN FREDERICKSBURG, VA. 485. Mary Wellford, April 7, 1860. 486. J. Willard, Nov. 23, 1865. DESCENT JOHN 2, JOHN 3, PETER*, 180. ELMIRA ADAMS 5 MARRIED THOMAS KENNEDY IN 1836. SON BORN IN ARKANSAS. 487. Hartwell, 1837, d. 1840. 181. NANCY S. ADAMS 5 MARRIED EBENEZER MESSER IN 1833. CHILDREN BORN IN UNION, ME, d. 1836. d. 1863. d. 1871. 488. Augustus, Jan. 9, 1834, 489. Laura M., Jan. 12, 1837. m. Jason Bobbins, 1837, 490. Charles H., July 30, 1839, 491. Emma P., Jan. 31, 1841. 492. Mary G., Feb. 4, 1845, 493. Amanda T., Dec. 19, 1848. 494. Cora M., March 12, 1851. 495. Fred, H,, Oct. 30, 1854. 84 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN 3, PETER*. 182. AMANDA ADAMS 5 MARRIED MILTON THOMPSON IN 1836. She resides in Union, Me. CHILDREN. 496. Elmira, Union, Me., Oct. 9, 1836, d. 1867. m. Sanford M. Hills in 1857. 497. Edwin L., May 23, 1838, (Union, Me.) m. Margaret A. Sullivan, 1839. 498. Lucretia F., May 12, 1840, d. 1868. (Union, Me.) 499. Delia P., July 10, 1842, d. 1845. (Washington, Me.) 500. Lizzie A., Nov. 13, 1845, (Bangor, Me.) m. Adelbert H. Stetson, 1839. 183. MARIA A. ADAMS 5 MARRIED CHARLES B. FISHER, NOV. 29, 183S. 501. Charles H., June 29, 1848. m. Julia Wiley, 1847. 502. Frank F.', Nov. 28, 1853, 503. Georgie, May 10, 1857, d. 1864. 504. Clarence, Sept. 8, 1859, d. 1864. 505. Jeanette, April 30, 1861, d. 1864. SIXTH GENERATION. 85 DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN 3 , PETER 4 . 184. JOHN ADAMS 5 MARRIED RACHAEL STONE, SEPT. 17, 1840. CHILDREN BORN LN UNION, ME. 506. Thomas M., Sept. 25, 1841. 507. Francis M. ; Aug. 27, 1844. m. Ellen Weymouth, 1850, d. Aug. 21, 1872. 508. Samuel S., Nov. 11, 1847. 509. John L. Nov. 11, 1853. 510. Maurice, July 1, 1856, & Sept 15, 1863. 511. Hampton M., Feb. 16, 1861. 185. WILLIAM ADAMS 5 MARRIED ELIZABETH H. LERMOND IN 1852. DAUGHTER BORN IN UNION, ME. 512. Cora M., Aug. 12, 1854. 513. Freddy, Feb. 10, 1866, d. July, 1869. 186. ELISABETH ADAMS 5 MARRIED BENJAMIN BARNARD LN 1850. CHILDREN BORN LN LOWELL, MASS. 514. Ella M., April, 1851, d. Feb., 1857. 515. Lizzie L., Aug, 12, 1853. 516. Addie J., April, 1855. 517. Annie, April, 1857. 86 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN 3, PETER*. 189. JULIA C. ADAMS MARRIED GEORGE GLINES IN 1856. CHILDREN BORN IN LOWELL, MASS. 518. John C., 1857, d. 1861. 519. Lizzie, 1863, d. 1864, 520. Nellie, November, 1866. 521. Freddie, October, 1869. DESCENT SABRA4. 198. SUSAN BORDEN MARRIED LEVI BALL, AT BRATTLEBORO', VT., SEPT. 5, 1846. CHILDREN. 522. Ellen Augusta, Nov. 1, 1847, (Swanzey, N.H.) m. G-eorge Norwood, Jan. 24, 1874, (Gardner, Mass.) 523. Lucy Maria, May 28, 1853, d. Oct. 2, 1873. (Gardner, Mass.) m. Joseph L. Whipple, Nov. 17, 1868, (Fitchburg, Mass.) 524. Willie Adams, May 5, 1856, (Gardner, Mass.) SIXTH GENERATION. 87 DESCENT JOHN 2, JOHNS, EUNICE*. 199. WALDO DANIELS 5 MARRIED HELEN R. GILMORE, OCT. 15,1848. CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLIN. 525. Ella G., Oct. 11, 1849. 526. Arville F., Aug. 14, 1851. m. Mary L. Bowden, Oct, 7. 1853, d. (Orland, Me.) May 10, 1874, 527. Ida M., June 30, 1855. 528. George C, Nov. 30, 1859. 529. Harry W., April 10, 1872. DESCENT JOHN MASON*. 203. ARTEMAS ADAMS MARRIED SARAH B. BUTTON, MARCH 24, 1852. CHILDREN. 530. 531. Ernest Mason, Alice Louise, m. J. D. Seeber, Jan 6, 1853, (Watertown, 111.) Aug. 14, 1854, (Surry, N.H.) m. July 2, 1873, (Crystal Lake Crossings, 111.) 532. Ruth Frances, Aug. 2, 1867, (Belle Plaine, Wis.) 533. Edith Mariette, June 9, 1869, (Belle Plaine, Wis.) Artemas Adams enlisted in the fall of 1861 as a private in the Eleventh Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers. He rose to the rank of first lieutenant, and was staff-officer for two years. He was with Gen, Grant through the siege of Vicks- 88 SIXTH GENERATION. burg ; and served in the army nearly four years, when he resigned, and was honorably discharged. He returned home with impaired health, and settled in Belle Plaine, Wis., where he afterwards held several offices, such as county surveyor, supervisor, &c. In June, 1872, he was sunstruck while hunting in Michigan, and, after a painful illness of nearly two years, he died in March, 1874, aged forty- four years. DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN 3, JOHN MASON*. 205. JOHN ADAMS 5 MARRIED JULIA A. CRAIN, NOV. 1859. 534. Nellie, 535. John R., 536. Edward W., 537. Albert E., 538. Julia Frances, CHILDREN. March, 1861, d. October, 1861. (Walpole, N.H.) June, 1862, (Walpole, N.H.) June, 1866, (Belle Plaine, Wis.) June, 1870, (Black Oak, Mo.) January, 1872, (Black Oak, Mo.) SIXTH GENERATION. 89 DESCENT JOHN 2 JOHN 3 JOHN MASON*. 206. MARY L. ADAMS 5 MARRIED EDWARD W. MINARD, FEB. 1861. CHILDREN. Nov. 1861, (Rockford, 111.) May, 1863, (Rockford, 111.) March, 1865, (Rockford, 111.) March, 1867, (Rockford, 111.) 539. Edward Lester, 540. Ellis, 541. Burnside, 542. Mary Frances, 207. FRANCES S. ADAMS 5 MARRIED DANIEL S. GRANT AUGUST, 1858. CHILDREN. 543. Frederic D., 544. William E., 545. Ulysses S., 546. Walter M., 547. Charles W., 548. Lester A., 549. John M., 550. Theron S., May, 1859, (Halifax, Vt.) July, 1861, (Halifax. Vt.) Feb. 16, 1864, (Readsboro', Vt.) October, 1865, (Owen, 111.) May 26, 1867, (Belle Plaine, Wis.) Feb. 8, 1869, (Belle Plaine, Wis.) Sept. 2, 1870, (Belle Plaine, Wis.) Aug. 3, 1873, (Belle Plaine, Wis.) 8* 90 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, JOHN 3, JOHN MASON*. 210. WILLTAM CARPENTER ADAMS 5 MARRIED ANNA DAVIS, MARCH 1870. CHILDREN. 551. Samuel John, Jan. 3, 1872, (Black Oak, Mo.) 552. Joshua William, September, 1873, (Black Oak, Mo.) DESCENT ART EM AS K 213. ARTEMAS MASON ADAMS 5 MARRIED MILLY MERRILL. CHILDREN. 554. Sarah Eliza. m. Fred Wilkie, r. Detroit, Mich,. 555. Mary Ella. m. William Mason, r. Muncie, Ind. 556. Milly Eloise. Mr. Adams has an infant daughter by a second wife. r DESCENT JULIA 4 . 214. D JUJ CHILDREN BORN IN WEST MEDWAY. 557. Carrie Ida, Dec. 30, 1851. m. Hiram F. Metcalf, Aug. 27, 1849. 558. Nellie F. . Nov. 2, 1855. 559. Lizzie Daniels, April 23, 1860, d. Oct, 5, 1860. 560. Charles Myron, Feb. 28, 1865. 561. Minnie Louisa, May 27, 1867. 562. Julia Florence, Sept. 5. 1872. SIXTH GENERATION. 91 DESCENT JULIA*. 219. CHARLES T. ADAMS MARRIED HARRIET L. HASTINGS, JULY 27, 1864. CHILD BORN IN WEST MEDWAY. 563. Jasper Hastings, Aug. 17, 1867. DESCENT JOHN 2, NATHANIEL », HANNAH 4 . 220. CHILDREN OF ALBERT CLEAVELAND 5 AND SUSAN F. DANIELS. 564. Walter Fisher, Feb. 17, 1830. 565. Willis L., July 3, 1833, d. May 11, 1834. 566. Henry Willis. Sept. 11, 1836. 567. Caroline E., Feb. 9, 1839. 226. CHILDREN OF FISHER A. CLEAVELAND AND JANE H. ROUNSVELL. BORN IN EAST FREETOWN, MS. 568. Hannah Jane, June 30, 1847. 569. Henry Adams, May 6, 1849. 570. Harriett Emma, March 26, 1851. DESCENT JOHN 2, WILLIAM^ AMOS. 4 236. ELIZABETH ADAMS 5 MARRIED HORATIO FISKE, NOV. 22, 1838. CHILDREN BORN IN HOLLISTON. 571. Myra Elizabeth, May 20, 1841. m. George H. Shaw, Aug. 1833. 572. George Waldo, April 14, 1851, d. April 28, 1851. 92 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, WILLIAM 3, AMOS 4 . 237. BETSY ADAMS 5 MARRIED JOHN WESTON, SEPT. 22, 1835. CHILDREN BORN IN HOLLISTON. 573. Emily Frances, April 21, 1843, d. May 9, 1843. 574. Emeline Eliza, May 5, 1845. 575. Henry Hiram, June 5, 1849, d. July 15, 1849. DESCENT WILLIAM*. 245. MARY ANN ADAMS 5 MARRIED ELIAS BLAKE, MAY 12,1834. CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLIN. 576. Frances Ann, Feb. 12, 1836. m. James W. Wilkinson, May 2, 1838. 577. William A. E., Nov. 11, 1839. m. Eliza Jane Pond, April 17, 1845. 578. George Addison A., Feb. 17, 1842. m. Elizabeth Jencks, April 10, 1850. 579. Phebe Louisa, Feb. 22, 1844. 580. James Madison A., July 30, 1846. 581. M. Le Grande, Nov. 11, 1854. SIXTH GENERATION. 93 DESCENT JOHN 2 , WILLIAM*, WILLIAM *. 248. ALDANI. L. ADAMS 5 MARRIED APOLLOS WILMARTH, MARCH 28, 1836. CHILDREN. 582. Mary Louisa, Sept. 7, 1837, d. Aug. 4, 1839. (Med way.) 583. Gardner L. B., Dec. 15, 1839, (Franklin.) m.. Mary J. Scully, m. Sept, 3, 1862, (Somers, Ct.) 584. Edmond D., Jan. 31, 1842, (Med way.) m. Ellen E. Bennett, m. Oct. 17, 1862, (Hartford, Ct.) 585. Adelaide, Nov. 19, 1844, d. Sept. 27, 1846. (Bellingham.) 586. Winfield, Oct. 27, 1846, (Windsor Locks, Ct.) m. Mary F. Fahton, m. June 6, 1872. 587. Gordon, June 5, 1848, d. March 31, 1851. (Windsor Locks, Ct.) 588. Arthur, Sept. 1, 1854, (Windsor Locks, Ct.) 250. WILLIAM ADAMS 5 MARRIED OLIVE HOLCOMB, FEB. 8, 1852. CHILD. 589. William, June 15, 1854. 251. EMILY A. ADAMS 5 MARRIED JAMES M. HARDWICK, FEB. 8, 1852. CHILDREN. 590. Emily, June 30, 1854. 591. Huldah J. Tyler, Feb. 5, 1856. 94 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, WILLIAM % WILLIAM*. 252. LOUISA M. ADAMS 5 MARRIED ISRAEL A. DODGE, JULY 31, 1843. CHILDREN. 592. Ella Louisa, Nov. 29, 1844. 593. Mary Elizabeth, Sept. 19, 1847, d. April 3, 1874. m. Milton A. Saunders. 594. Emily Hardwick, June 5, 1850. 595. Jennie Adams, Jan. 27, 1852. 596. Willie Adams, Dec. 2, 1854. 253.. ELLEN E. ADAMS 5 MARRIED JAMES B. MAHR, MAY 1, 1854. CHILD. 597. Affie Hammette, Feb. 21, 1855. 254. MILTON S. ADAMS 5 MARRIED CAROLINE A. WHEELOCK, JUNE 18, 1854. CHILDREN. 598. Ellen Aurilla, Oct, 9, 1855, d. Feb. 14, 1856. (Uxbridge, Mass.) 599. Carrie, March 17, 1857, (Medway, Mass.) 600. Milton Eddie, Oct. 8, 1859, d. July 8, 1860. (Medway, Mass.) 601. Willie Herbert, " July 18, 1860, d. March 11, 1861. (Medway, Mass.) 602. Huldah Marietta, Aug. 18, 1861, (Medway,, Mass.) SIXTH GENERATION. 95 DESCENDANTS PETER 2 , JOEL 3 , FOLLY. 4 2,62. . MAHALA IRISH 5 MARRIED WILLIAM GRINNELL, DEC. 81, 1838. CHILDREN BORN IN EXETER, ME. 603. Esther Arvilla, Oct. 14. 1839, (Bangor, Me.) m. Oliver D. Chapman. 604. Cornelius Irish, July 22, 1841. m. Sarah S. Mills. 605. Jane Mabery, Jan. 19, 1843. m. John W. Leathers. 606. Albert, Dec. 17, 1845, d. Aug. 28, 1846. 607. Mary Aurelia, Aug. 8, 1847. m. Ira S. Noyes, m. May 31, 1872. 608. Ada Almena, April 11, 1849, cL March 9, 1863. 609. Clara Cordelia, May 19, 1851. 263. CHILDREN OF MILTON IRISH 5 AND EMILY EVES. 610. Benjamin M., Sept. 1845. 611. Laura, Sept. 1848. 612. Joseph. 613. Polly Cordelia, The above record maybe partially incorrect, as the different returns do not agree. 96 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT PETER 2 , JOEL 3, POLLYS 264. CHILDREN OF LEWIS IRISH 5 AND SOPHRONIA W. SPRAGUE. 614. Mary Jane, March 2, 1842, (Baring, Me.) m. Henry C. Dore, Feb. 2, 1842, (Athens, Me., m. Dec. 30, 1865.) 615. Cordelia Clara, Sept. 72, 1844, (Searsmont, Me.) m. Albert Allen, Oct. 7, 1841, (Wellington, Me., m. Jan. 7, 1864.) 616. Wilder S., Sept. 3, 1848, (Searsmont, r. Camden, Me.) m. Susannah Tower, Aug. 27, 1853, (Lincolnville, Me.) 617. Judson G., June 6, 1849, (Searsmont, Me.) m. Angie L. Bemis, May 18, 1854, (Wellington, Me., m. Nov. 5, 1871.) 618. Mahala G-., Nov. 19, 1852, (Searsmont, Me.) Wilder S. Irish enlisted in the Second Maine Cavalry, De- cember, 1863, and served as a soldier until December, 1865. He went to New Orleans ; from there up the Red River, through Alabama and Florida, and was engaged in much severe fighting ; and, in one action, had his horse shot under him, and bullets through his clothes. SIXTH GENERATION. 97 DESCENT PETER 2 , JOEL 3, POLLY*. 265. JOSEPH IRISH 5 MARRIED CORDELIA CLARY, OCT. 14, 1839. CHILDREN. 619. Milton, Oct. 5, 1840, d. 1868. 620. Austin, Jan. 4, 1843, d. 1849. 621. Mary E., Oct. 5, 1846. 622. George, Aug. 22, 1849. BY NANCY EASTMAN, SECOND WIPE. m. June 17, 1851. 623. Joseph, jun., April 3, 1852. 624. Anna L., May 25, 1855. 625. Cornelius, Nov. 5, 1860. 266. MELIA IRISH 5 MARRIED JOSEPH H. WALTON, SEPT. 15, 1841. CHILDREN. 626. Luella Amelia, Aug. 2, 1842, (Haverhill, Mass., r. Boston.) 627. Edward Morse, April 5, 1844, d. 1864. (Haverhill, Mass.) 628. Henry Adams, Sept. 7, 1846, d. 1847. (Haverhill, Mass.) 629. Horace Mann, Oct. 25, 1852, (Haverhill, Mass.) 630. Mary Lizzie, March 26, 1856, (Bradford, Mass.) 631. George Washington, Feb. 22, 1861, (Bradford, Mass.) Edward M. Walton was killed in the battle of Coal Harbor, June 3, 1864. w* SIXTH GENERATION. He belonged to the Twenty-Second Begiment Massachusetts Volunteers, Company H. DESCENT PETER 2, JOEL 3, JACOB S*. 269. CHILDREN OF SUSAN ADAMS 5 AND DANIEL FLETCHER. BORN IN LINCOLNVILLE, ME. 632. Mary A. Dec. 29, 1832. m. Ambrose Spauld] n g- 633. Susan A., March 18, 1835. m. George Young. 634. James S., June 20, 1838, d. April 8, 1861 635. Mahala C, Oct. 15, 1841. m. Robert Heal. 636. John P., March 31, 1843, d. April 14,1863 637. William E., Sept. 21, 1845. m. Emily Heal. John F. Fletcher enlisted in October, 1862, in the Twenty Sixth Maine Regiment, Maine Infantry, Company G-, in which he served as corporal. During the first battle in which the regiment took part, he was shot through the head, and diec almost instantly. His captain said of him, " That he wanted to be at the front during the heat of the battle, although he might have re- mained in the rear; and that his daring and bravery was a source of wonder and encouragement to his comrades." SIXTH GENERATION. 99 DESCENT PETER 2, JOEL 3, JACOB S*. 270. CHILDREN OF WILLIAM ADAMS AND ROSINA PENDLETON. BORN IN ISLESBOROUGH, ME.. 638. Jaines Bell. 639. Nathan. 640. Frank. 641. Ida. 642. Warland. DESCENT JACOB S*. 271. CHILDREN OF JAMES ADAMS 5 AND MARY ANN DENTIN* BORN IN LINCOLNVILLE, ME.. 643. John Q., 2d, Dec, 22,1845. m. Emma L. Gregory, 1850. 644. Israel B., April 7, 1847, d. July 15, 1848: 645. Ellen A., Jan. 25, 1849, d. April 30, 1850. 646. Alice A., Jan. 25, 1849. m. Erastus F. Rollins, 1849. 647. James Orson, May 11,1851, d. Sept. 5, 1852. John Q. Adams, 2d (who is a sea-captain), experienced a very narrow escape from death by shipwreck in March and April, 1872. The schooner "Ada Ames," Capt. Adams, sailed from Rockland, Me., for Washington, D.C., laden with granite. They were not heard from for forty-four days, when she re- turned in safety. The schooner battled with a succession of gales ; but, with good management, she withstood them, though the crew would have abandoned her if an opportunity had presented itself. The owners and underwriters of the vessel and cargo had given them up as lost ; and the friends of those on board abandoned all hope, except a possible one, that the crew might have been rescued, and carried to some distant port. Their safe arrival caused much rejoicing. 100 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT PETER 2 , JOEL 3, JACOB S 4 . 272. CHILDREN OF JOHN Q. ADAMS 5 AND NANCY PRESCOTT. BORN IN SEARSMONT, ME. 648. Edmund S. ; May 31, 1853. 649. Emma E., Oct. 24, 1854. 650. Charles S., Nov. 21, 1856. 651. Mary J., Aug. 26, 1858. 652. Bertha A., July 29, 1862. 653. William, Nov. 21, 1870. 273. CHILDREN OF ISRAEL S. ADAMS 5 AND RACHAEL W. PERRY. BORN IN LINCOLN VILLE, ME. ' 664. Hannah P., Jan. 18, 1855. 655. Fannie C, Sept. 26, 1859. 656. Lulu J., ' Sept. 2, 1864. 657. Carrie E., April 13, 1869. 277. CHILDREN OF AMANDA ADAMS 5 AND BENSON B. WEED. BORN IN KNOX, ME. 658. Mary Alice, March, 1870. 659. Lula Edna, March, 1872. 278. CHILDREN OF CLARA M. ADAMS 5 AND EMERSON P. DRINKWATER. BORN IN LINCOLNVILLE, ME. 660. Blanche J., Nov. 11, 1862. 661. Annie J., Aug. 12, 1868. 662. Abbie H., March 26, 1870. SIXTH GENERATION. 101 DESCENT PETER 2 , JOEL 3, EMMA*. 279. PETER A. STUBBS 5 MARRIED RACHAEL R. COLLINS OF LIBERTY, ME., MAY 18, 1837. CHILDREN BORN IN APPLETON, ME. 663. Gustana, May 7, 1838. m. Herman Harris, May 9, 1828, (Union, Me.) 664. Emma Jane, Feb. 24, 1840. 665. Eugene Mears, June 20, 1851. 666. Martha Ellen, July 23, 1854. 667. Abbie Susie, April 7, 1861. 668. True Adams, April 12, 1863, d. Sept, 18,1863 282. OLIVIA D. STUBBS 5 MARRIED EDWARD HART, NOV. 1839. CHILDREN BORN IN APPLETON, ME. 669. Emily S., March 31, 1841. m. Nelson Bills, March 20, 1842, (b. and r. Appleton, Me.) Marcellus Thompson, March, 1844, d. May, 1844, 670. Joel Stubbs, Dec. 28, 1845. m. Myra Kimball, Nov. 11, 1845, (Searsmont, Me.) 671. Marcellus, Feb. 10, 1848. m. Abbie Temple, (Detroit, Me.) 672. Racbael A., March 31, 1850. m. Charles H. Powell, Dec. 6, 1840, (Plymouth, Penn.) 673. Mary Emma, Aug. 6, 1853. m. Aaron F. Graham, (Lewiston, Me.) 674. Lenville, Feb. 13, 1855. 675. Esther Page, June 19, 1863. 102 SIXTH GENERATION. Joel S. Hart enlisted as a private soldier in the late war of the rebellion, in Portland, Me., in the Nineteenth Regiment, and served three years and three months, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. Marcellus Hart served in the war upwards of two years ; was in the battle of the Wilderness, and Spottsylvania. Charles H. Powell was also a soldier in the war. DESCENT PETER 2 , JOEL % EMMA*. 285. SAB AH M. STUBBS 5 MARRIED ALBERT C. COLLINS, MARCH, 1847. CHILDREN. 676. Osgood Blake, Oct, 2, 1847, (Liberty, Me.) m. Ellen F.Blackington, m. Sept. 1870, (Camden, Me.) 677. Fred Stevens, Aug. 24, 1851, (Liberty, Me.) m. Sarah E. Day, m. January, 1872, (Union, Me.) 678. Angie Hutchins, Nov. 18, 1855, (Liberty, Me.) 679. Peter Stubbs, Dec. 26, 1859, (Liberty, Me.) 680. Susie Emma, Jan. 29, 1862, (Limestone, Me.) 681. Gustana Harris, July 11, 1864, (Limestone, Me.) 682. John, Sept. 22, 1866, (Union, Me.) 683. Frank Albert, Dec. 20, 1868. SIXTH GENERATION. 103 DESCENT PETER 2 , JOEL 3, JAMES 4 . 286. CAROLINE ADAMS 5 MARRIED FRANKLIN FREELAND, FEB. 25, 185a. 684. James, Feb. 9, 1854. 685. Fanny, Nov. 11, 1855. 686. Mary M., Jan. 5, 1859. 687. John F., Oct. 10, 1860. 688. Joseph E., April 13, 1866. 689. George F., Nov. 28,1868. 287. CHILDREN OF JOSEPH E. ADAMS AND CLARA AYERY. 690. Eva, b. St. Albans. 691. Eliza, b. St. Albans. 692. Lilly, b. St. Albans. 693. Frank, b. Charleston, Me., died young. 289. ELIZA ADAMS 5 MARRIED ALLEN MARDEN, JUNE 16, 1853. CHILDREN BORN IN BANGOR, ME. 694. Milton Goodwin, April 2, 1854, d. Aug. 28, 1855, 695. Addie Louise, Dec. 7, 1855. 696. Ella F., Nov. 25, 1857, d. Dec. 1, 1858 697. Frank Allen, Jan. 24, 1860. 698. Jennie May, March 16, 1862. 104 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT PETER 2 . JOEL 3 JAMES *. 290. EMILY M. ADAMS 5 MARRIED HOLLIS N. SHERMAN, MARCH 19, 1880. CHILDREN BORN IN SUTTON, MASS. 699. Milton M., April 30, 1861. 700. Addie A., July 28, 1864. 701. MaryE., May 15, 1869. 702. Newell J., Sept. 18, 1870. DESCENT JOEL *. 292. MERRILL H. ADAMS 5 MARRIED ALBINA S. PHILBROOK, MARCH 24, 1847. CHILDREN. 703. Asbury Freeman, Nov. 30, 1860, (Deer Isle, Me.) 704. Eli Merrill, Dec. 30, 1865, (Belfast, Me.) 705. Ellen Louise, August, 1868, (Belfast, Me.) 706. Walter Scott, October, 1871, (Belfast, Me.) 296. ASBURY C. ADAMS 5 MARRIED ELLEN M. GREEN, DEC. 8,1865. CHILDREN BORN IN LAGRANGE, ME. 707. Esther Jane, Aug. 6, 1868. 708. Matilda Celeste, Aug. 7, 1870. SIXTH GENERATION. 105 DESCENT PETER 2 , WARD 3, JOEL 3, EBENEZER W 4 . 297. WARD ADAMS 6 MARRIED MARTHA 0. GORDON, OF CHESTER, N.H. OCT. 11, 1836. CHILDREN. 709. Matilda Springer, April 28, 1839, (Orono, Me.) m. Hiram G. Race, May 9, 1838, (Boothby, Me.) 710. Wesley Fuller, ' May 8, 1841, (Orono, Me.) m. Mary Ella Miller, Aug. 2, 1845, (Bremen, Me.) 711. Olivia Caroline, April 3, 1843, (Orono, Me.) m. Fred William Young, Dec. 15, 1842, (South St. George, Me.) 712. Elvaton Ward, Sept. 27, 1847, d. Dec. 16, 1869. (Union, Me.) 713. Marian Emma, March 31, 1854, (Union, Me.) 303. REV. TRUE PAGE ADAMS 5 MARRIED DORCAS ELLEN WINSLOW OF CHINA, ME., JULY 8, 1850. CHILDREN. 714. Everett Fremont, March 18, 1855, (Boothby, Me.) 715. Freddie Window, Aug. 31, 1866, (Belfast, Me.) 106 SIXTH GENERATION. 304. REV. ALFRED S. ADAMS 5 MARRIED AROLINE DAVIS NOV. 7, 1847. CHILDREN. 716. Albro Luzern, Jan. 19, 1850, (Washington, Me.) 717. Kittie M., March 10, 1853, (Harmony, Me.) DESCENT PETER 2 , JAMES 3 , CHLOE F«. 307. CHAS. A. METCALF 5 MARRIED ELISABETH HIGHT, OCT. 5,1847. CHILD. 718. Mary Alice, Aug. 2, 1860. 308. JAMES A. METCALF 5 MARRIED LUCINDA B. HUTCHINS, SEPT. 11, 1848. CHILDREN. 719. Clarence Addison, July 8, 1850, (Lowell, Mass.) 720. Sarah Isabel, May 19, 1857, (Lowell, Mass.) 721. Arthur Hutchins, Aug. 23, 1859, d. Oct. 7, 1861. (Lawrence, Mass.) SIXTH GENERATION. 107 DESCENT PETER 2, JAMES 3 , CHLOE F 4 . 309. SARAH B. METCALF 5 MARRIED WILLIAM MANN, JUNE 14, 1849. CHILDREN. 723. Emily, Feb. 8, 1851, (Slatersville, R.I.) 724. Harriett, Dec. 22, 1854, (Franklin, Mass.) 725. William Addison, Oct. 9, 1857, d. Feb. 12, 1865. (Franklin, Mass.) 726. Alden Taylor, Aug. 5, 1861, (Franklin, Mass.) 727. Mary Emmons, Sept. 15, 1864, (Franklin, Mass.) 310. MARY C. METCALF 5 MARRIED BENJ. W. WHITING, JUNE 24, 1856. CHILDREN. 728. Helen Amelia, Feb. 2, 1858, (Wrentham, Mass.) 729. Handel Emmons, April 25, 1860, d. Oct. 5, 1860. (Boston, Mass.) 313. MARTHA METCALF MARRIED MELZAR W. ALLEN, FEB. 13, 1867. CHILDREN BORN IN WALPOLE, MASS. 730. John Stetson, Jan. 7, 1868. 731. Bernard Melzar, Dec. 19, 1869. 732. Charles Metcalf, Dec. 12, 1871. 108 SIXTH GENERATION. DESCENT PETER 2 , JAMES 3 , THOMAS B±. 315. ESTHER H. ADAMS 5 MARRIED JOHN ALLEN, JAN. 1, 1862. CHILDREN BORN IN HOLLISTON, MASS. 733. Eddie Bernard, Feb. 4, 1863. 734. Susie Augusta, Sept. 10, 1865. 316. SARAH E. ADAMS 5 MARRIED HENRY E. GAY, JULY 1, 1863. CHILDREN BORN IN WEST MEDWAY, MASS. 735. Hattie Amelia, May 1, 1869. 736. Edith Lillian, Feb. 16, 1872. 320. JAMES T. ADAMS 5 MARRIED EUNICE ROCKWOOD, NOV. 3, 1869. CHILDREN. 737. Emily Mason, Aug, 23, 1870, (Medway, Mass.) 738. George Rockwood, Jan. 16, 1873, (Westboro^ Mass.) DESCENT SARAH B 4 . 326. NATHANIEL E. ROBINSON 5 MARRIED MARY E. COTTINGHAM, MARCH, 1869. CHILDREN BORN IN WASHINGTON, D.C. 739. Sophia Cottingham, Dec. 13, 1869. 740. Sarah Fairbanks, April 25, 1872. SIXTH GENERATION. 109 DESCENT PETER 2 , JAMES 3 , PETER*. 332. JAMES F. ADAMS 5 MARRIED MARY A. BIGELOW 5 . CHILD BORN IN FRANKLIN, MASS. 741. Charles R, April 21, 1872. DESCENT LUCY M.* 340. MARTHA M. BIGELOW 5 MARRIED DONALD NICHOLSON. CHILD. 742. Mary Grace, June 6, 1871. DESCENT PETER 2 , NEHEMIAHJ, OLIVER E.± 346. JOHN M. ADAMS 5 MARRIED LAURA GOODWIN, NOV. 29, 1854. CHILDREN BORN IN WALTHAM, MASS. 743. Laura Etta, Sept. 25, 1857. 744. Mary Ella, May 30, 1860, d. Aug. 16, 1866. 745. Hattie Marcia, Aug. 8, 1862. 746. Cora Elizabeth, Aug. 26, 1864, d. Sept. 20, 1865. 347. MARY J. ADAMS 5 MARRIED DAVID KESTDALL, FEB. 3, 1860. CHILDREN BORN IN WALTHAM, MASS. 747. Charles Ellis, Feb. 3, 1861. 748. Mary Ritchie, Sept. 26, 1867. 749. LeDa Ann, Jan. 28, 1869. 750. Josie Adams, March 14, 1872. 349. ANN R. J. ADAMS 5 MARRIED EDGAR L. HULL, JAN. 19, 1869. CHILD BORN IN B03TON. 751. Oliver Bliss, Aug. 14, 1869. 10 110 SEVENTH GENERATION. SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , ABIGAIL*, POLLY THAYER 5. 363. CATHARINE C. COWAN 6 MARRIED RUFUS MILLER IN 1858. 752. Nettie Cora, Oct. 25, 1859. 753. Lenorah, Oct. 12, 1861. 754. Julia, Aug. 20, 1863. 755. Bernice, Sept. 4, 1866. 756. Effie, Jan. 12, 1869. 757. Jennie, March 8, 1871. DESCENT 0. ALLEN THAYER s. 364. ANNIE O. THAYER 5 MARRIED FRED H. SMITH, JUN., SEPT. 19, 1860. CHILD. 758. Josie D. Smith, April, 1862. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , THADDEUS*, MARGARET*. 373. . MARGARET MARIA HARTHORN 6 MARRLED WLLLIAM ALLEN ROWE, JUNE 9, 1837. CHILDREN. 759. Silas Edward, Sept. 27, 1838, d. Nov. 9, 1841. 760. William Finson, July 26, 1840, d. Sept. 17, 1847. 761. Ellen Maria, Feb. 21, 1843, d. Nov. 18, 1860. 762. Clara Madora, May 12, 1849. m. Hiram Butterfield, Feb. 11, 1830. SEVENTH GENERATION. HI DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , THADDEUS 4 , MARGARET 5 . 374. WARREN A. HARTHORN 6 MARRIED CAROLINE M C INTIRE, MAY 20,' 1848. CHILDREN. 763. Mary A., m. Carl Sinclair, 764. Hattie A., m. Fred. Atwood, Sept, 11, 1849, (Eddington, Me.) June 28, 1839, (r. Brewer, Me.) Nov. 27, 1852. July 18, 1848, (r. Brewer, Me.) 375. MARY B. HARTHORN 6 MARRIED CHAS. HOWARD, NOV. 4, 1841, CHILDREN BORN IN BREWER, ME. 765. Charlotte S., Sept. 11, 1842. m. Nathaniel Reed, Jan. 14, 1840. 766. Ellen, June 7, 1844. m. George Fields, May 15, 1845. 377. LUCINDA S. HARTHORN 6 MARRIED JOSHUA BUTLER, MAY 12, 1846. CHILDREN. 767. Willie Edward, May 13, 1848, (Brewer, Me.) m. Fannie Whittier, b. Nov. 7, 1847. m. Dee. 18, 1871. 768. Henry Paine, Jan. 20, 1853, drowned May 21, 1860. (Bradley, Me.) 112 SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, THADDEUS*, THADDEUS 4 , MARGARET 5 . 378. PHILANDA B. HARTHON 6 MARRIED RUFU3 K. KILGORE, DEC. 19, 1850. CHILDREN. 769. Floraette, Nov. 13, 1851. 770. Freddie 0., Sept, 8, 1847. 379. CHILDREN. 771. Abby Annette, March 11, 1851, d. Oct. 10, 1857, (Eddington, Me.) 772. Lillie May, May 5, 1855, (Bradley, Me.) 773. Achy S., April 19, 1858, (Bradley, Me.) 774. Laila M., Nov. 16, 1869, (Bradley, Me.) 380. GEORGE ALBERT SMART 6 MARRIED ELLEN F. SINCLAIR, MARCH 17, 1859. CHILDREN BORN IN BREWER, ME. 775. George Harry, Dec. 16, 1859. 776. Lillie B., July 9, 1863. 777. Ernest EL, March 13, 1867, d. Aug. 15, 1869. 778. LuM v Jan. 2, 1870. 779. Fanny M., Feb. 6, 1872. SEVENTH GENERATION. 113 DESCENT JOHN 2, THADDEUS 3 , THADDEUS 4 , THADDEUS 5 . 381. EMMA D. ADAMS 6 MARRIED EMERY W. WARD, MAY 20, 1848. CHILDREN BORN IN EAST EDDINGTON. 780. Harland E., Dec. 21, 1853. 781. Cora L., Oct. 12, 1858. 782. Eulalie I., Sept. 25, 1870. 382. BROOCKSEY C. ADAMS 6 MARRIED JOHN J. TEMPLE, AUG. 31, 1851. CHILDREN BORN IN EAST EDDINGTON. 783. Anson A., February, 1852, d. February, 1853. 784. John Hanson, Nov. 5, 1854. 785. Mary Etta, Oct. 23, 1855. 786. Elroy Ernest, Sept. 6, 1873. 385. ALVONA S. ADAMS 6 MARRIED NATHANIEL E. BAKER, OCT. 3, 1867. CHILDREN. 787. Emma Jane, July 21, 1868. 788. Oracie May, March 12, 1870. 386. MARY LYDIA ADAMS 6 MARRIED JOHN D. MORRISON, NOV. 21, 1871. 789. Lelia Estelle, Nov. 19, 1872. 10* 114 SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , THADDEUS 4 , FISHERY 387. CHILDREN OF THOMAS F. ADAMS 6 AND LAURA J. GUMMING S. 790. Gilbert, Dec. 11, 1858. 791. Franklin, May 16, 1860. 390. CHILDREN OF ALBERT ADAMS AND JULIA A. WHITTAKER. 792. Annie, June 21, 1865, d. July 2. 1865. 793. Emma N., April 21, 1870. DESCENT JOHN 2, THADDEUS 3 , THADDEUS 4 , LUCINDA 5 . 395. LUCY SMITH 6 MARRIED ELISHA ROWE, MAY 6, 1847. CHILDREN. 794. Luelfo, Feb. 22, 1848, d. March 14, 1849. 795. Leslie, Sept. 20, 1851. 397. FRANKLIN A. SMITH 6 MAERIED MARY T. BECK, AUG. 14, I860. CHILDREN BORN IN PHILADELPHIA, PENN. T9S. Charles J. F., July 21, 1861. 797, J. Edward E., Aug. 20, 1863. 798. Franklin Adams, Sept. 21, 1868. 799. Clara Estelle, Dec. 10,1870. 800. Clarence W., Aug. 10, 1873. SEVENTH GENERATION. 115 DESCENT FRANKLINS 398. CHILDREN OF BENJAMIN F. ADAMS AND DORINDA 0. DONOHUE. 801. Frances, 802. Agnes, Nov. 24, 1872, d. May 4, 1874. April 15, 1874, d. May 1, 1874. DESCENT JOHN*, THADDEUS^, RACHAEL*, ALPHEUS ALDRICH 5 . 408. GEORGE W. ALDRICH 6 MARRIED PHYLA A. MARTIN, SEPT. 17, 1851. CHILDREN. 803. Mary I., Jan. 11, 1853, ^ (Concord, N.Y.) m. Byron S. Clark, March 22, 1870. 804. Emily Ann, July 11, 1855, (Concord, N.Y.) 805. Charlie Alpheus, July 11, 1857, (Concord, N.Y.) 806. Arabella Jane, Sept. 26, 1859, (Concord, N.Y.) Aug. 26, 1861, (Concord, N.Y.) Sept. 20, 1865, d. (Concord, N.Y.) Feb. 5, 1867, (Concord, N.Y.) April 5, 1869, (Concord, N.Y.) Feb. 22, 1874, (Concord, N.Y.) 807. Susan Maria, 808. Albert Lewis, 809. Herbert Elmer, 810. Byron Grant, 811. Ella May, Oct. 9, 1865. 116 SEVENTH GENERATION. 409. FRANCIS O. ALDRICH 6 MARRIED ANNA DAVIS, MARCH 1, 1859. CHILDREN. 812. Benj. Franklin, March 31, 1860, (Collins, N.Y.) BY SECOND WIFE, ORLINA A. BURNAP, MARRIED OCT. 27, 1862. 813. George Edward, Oct. 10,1863, (Collins, N.Y.) 814. Elta Orabell, Dec. 5, 1866, (Collins, N.Y.) 410. SUSAN M. ALDRICH 6 MARRIED G. W. KELLOM, DEC. 25, 1857. CHILD. 815. Anna Eliza, March 6, 1859. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , RACHAEL*, AD ALINE ALDRICH5 411. HENRY W. RAND ILL 6 MARRIED MARY DIXON, OCT. 17, 1855. CHILDREN. 816. Emma J., July 17, 1857. 817. Adda B., Dec. 15, 1860. 818. Etta F., July 17, 1869. 412. ADELAIDE E. RANDALL 6 MARRIED JOHN W. MITCHELL, APRIL 5, 1855. CHILDREN. 819. Walter B., Oct 28, 1857. 820. John W., jun., Nov. 19, 1865. BY SECOND HUSBAND, GEORGE B. SMITH, MARRIED APRIL 2, 1868. 821. Josie M., March 31, 1870, d. July 22, 1870. SEVENTH GENERATION. 117 414. JOSEPHINE A. RANDALL 6 MARRIED GEORGE W. DUSTIN. CHILD. 822. Minnie A., Oct, 22 ; 1872. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , TIMOTHY*, TIMOTHY P&. 416. CHILDREN OF FREDERICK ADAMS 6 AND M. E. DORR. 823. Edmund J., Sept. 1, 1853, (Bucksport.) 824. Mary L., March 8, 1857, (Brewer.) 825. Annie B., Aug. 14, 1869, (Brewer.) 417. 826. Willie B., March 25, 1860, d. 1861. 827. Mary L., Oct. 25, 1864. 828. Edwin H., Nov. 25, 1865. 418. CHILD OF ANNIE M. ADAMS AND BEECHER GREGG. BORN IN BREWER, ME. 829. Annie, March 11, 1854. DESCENT LEANDEK.s 420, CHILD OF EDWIN L. ADAMS AND SABRINA C. BARTLETT. BORN IN HAMPDEN, ME. 830. Willie E., Jan. 5, 1869. 118 SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , ALPHEUS 4 , ALBERT 5 . 429. ALBERT FREEMAN ADAMS 6 MARRIED J. S. GALBREATH OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENN., JAS. 26, 1861. CHILDREN. 831. William H., March 27, 1862, (Nashville, Term.) 832. Henry C, Aug. 13, 1866, (Louisville, Ky.) 833. Edward R., May 15, 1869, (Louisville, Ky.) DESCENT SIMEON P 5 . 435 and 200. ISABELLA J. ADAMS 6 MARRIED CALVIN CLAFLLN 5 , MARCH 31.1869. CHILD BORN IN FRANKLIN. 834. Florence, Oct. 20, 1871. DESCENT EMERSON s. 439. ABBY JOSEPHINE ADAMS 6 MARRIED GEORGE ALDEN MILLS, NOV. 17, 1858. She died in Brooklyn, N.Y., of consumption. CHILDREN. 835. Charles Fisher, April 11, 1860, (Framingharn.) 836. George Gustave, ' March 29, 1863, d. Aug. 27, 1863, (Framingharn.) 837. Idolette Bronson, Aug. 28, 1864, (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 838. Willie Clark, Aug. 29, 1866, d. Aug. 29, 1867, (Brooklyn, N.Y.) SEVENTH GENERATION. 119 DESCENT JOHN 2, THADDEUS 3 , ALPHEUS 4 , GARDNERS. 440. ADELAIDE C. ADAMS 6 MARRIED CHARLES I. DEAN", FEB. 28, 1859. CHILDREN BORN IN FRANKLIN. 839. George Oliver, Oct. 24, 1865. 840. Arthur Adams, Dec. 1, 1867. 841. Charles Gardner, April 4, 2870. 441. WILLIAM G. ADAMS 6 MARRIED LILLIAN" A. HOLT, AUG. 31, 1861. CHILDREN. 842. Addie Louisa, Feb. 12, 1862, (Franklin.) 813. Henry Edmund, July 22, 1864, (Franklin.) 844. William Hoyle, June 28, 1867, (Franklin.) 845. Henrietta Darling, Jan. 3, 1869, d. Nov. 4, 1872. (Boston.) 846. Stephen Alfred, Jan. 11, 1842, (South Dedham,) 442, AURELIA E. ADAMS 6 MARRIED WILLIAM H. ROBLEE, SEPT. 21, 1861. CHILD BORN IN FRANKLIN. 847. Estella Eunice, Feb. 15, 1863, d. Oct. 30, 1863. BY OWEN E. BALLOU, MARRIED NOV. 27, 1864. 848. Wilhemina Ellsworth, Oct. 29, 1865, (Milford.) 849. Clara Eveline, July 23, 1872, (Franklin.) 120 SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , ALPHEUS*, GARDNERS. 444. GEORGE A. ADAMS 6 MARRIED CLARA I. GOWEN, NOV. 30, 1871. CHILD BORN IN FRANKLIN. 850. May Silloway, Aug. 21, 1872. DESCENT ERASTUS 5 . 448. MARY E. ADAMS 6 MARRIED MARTIN V. TINGLEY IN 1864. CHILD BORN IN BELLINGHAM. 851. George Clinton, Feb. 13, 1870. 450. WILLIAM M. E. ADAMS 6 MARRIED GEORGIANA HACKLEY, SEPT. 15-, 1S66. She died in Virginia of consumption. CHILD BORN IN BRATTLEBORO 7 , VT. 852. Frederick Merrill, Feb. 25, 1870, 453. ISABELLA F. ADAMS 6 MARRIED JOSEPH L. GAMMELL, FEB, 10, 1868, CHILDREN. 853. Oscar F. ; Oct. 24, 1870, d. 1870. (Orange, Mass.) 854. George Francis, May 4, 1872, (Fitchburg, Mass.) 855. Josie Belle, Oct. 22, 1873, (Fitchburg, Mass.) SEVENTH GENERATION. 121 DESCENT JOHN 2 , THADDEUS 3 , ALPHEUS 4 , ERASTUS 5 . 455. GARDNER ERASTUS ADAMS 6 MARRIED JOSIE A. BARBER, NOV. 14,1872. CHILD BORN IN WORCESTER, MASS. 856. Walter Gardner, Jan. 12, 1874. DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN 3 , SALLY 4 , SUSAN HAWES 5 . 463. SARAH ANN CLARK 6 MARRIED EDWARD R. SMITH, MAY 7, 1851. CHILD BORN IN HOLYOKE, MASS. 857. Abbott Lawrence, May 14, 1852, d. Jan. 1, 1854. 464. NATHANIEL CLARK 6 MARRIED CATHARINE E. WLLMARTH, APRIL 10, 1861. She was born in Whitinsville, Mass. CHILDREN. 858. Arthur Wilmarth, March 5, 1864, (Pawtucket, R.I.) 859. Alice Hawes, July 9, 1866, (Whitinsville.) 860. Frederick Everett, Dec. 18, 1868, d. Sept. 20, 1873. (Maiden.) 861. Annie May, May 4, 1874, (Chicopee Falls.) li 122 SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENT NATHANIEL HAWES 6 . 465. ALVIRA S. HAWES 6 MARRIED JOHN E. GRANT, NOV. 26, 1862. CHILDREN. Carrie Louise, April 9, 1865. George Edward, Sept. 1, 1868, d. April 2, 1869. Ernest Hamlin, Nov. 20, 1870. 467. EUGENE D. HAWES 6 MARRIED ANNIE M. HOWARD, DEC. 25,1872. CHILD. Nellie Louise, Nov. 9, 1873. DESCENT JOHN2, JOHN^, NATHAN*, DANIEL*. 473. NANCY JANE ADAMS 6 MARRIED GEORGE KIRK, MAY 23, 1851. CHILDREN BORN IN WAUKEGAN, ILL. 862. Samuel, May 21, 1852. 863. Mary Ella, July 26, 1854. 864. Lizzie May, May 16, 1857. 865. Charles, ' June 20, 1859, d. Oct. 26, 1859. 866. Allie, Dec. 28, 1865. 474. JAMES H. ADAMS 6 MARRIED HATTIE PRYEN, MARCH, 1868. CHLLD BORN IN CHICAGO, ILL. 867. Mabelle, June 6, 1871. SEVENTH GENERATION. 123 DESCENT JOHN 2 , JOHN3, NATHAN 4 , HARVEY 5 . 477. CHILDREN OF SARAH L. ADAMS 6 AND ALVAN K. STODDARD. BORN IN NEW HAMPTON, IA. 86*. Jessie Elizabeth, Aug. 17, 1869. 869. Carrie Antoinette, Aug. 2, 1871. 478. CHILD OF EMILY J. ADAMS 6 AND AMOS BABCOCK. BORN IN NEW HAMPTON, IA. 870. Herbert Emerson, Oct. 4, 1871. DESCENT CYRUS*, POLLY C 5 . 484. AMOS F. CLAFLIN 6 MARRIED NELLIE SHERWIN, JAN. 1, 1862. CHILD BORN IN MEDWAY, MASS. 871. Lewis Adams, July 11, 1865. DESCENT PETER*, NANCY S 5 . 489. LAURA M. MESSER 6 MARRIED JASON ROBBINS IN 1864. CHILDREN. 872. Hampton L., Dec. 25, 1865. 873. George E., May 3, 1869. 874. Mary A., Feb. 15, 1872. 124 SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOHN 2, JOHN*, PETER*, AMANDA 5 , 497. EDWIN L. THOMPSON 6 MARRIED MARGARET A. SULLIVAN IN 1858. CHILDREN. 875. F. Hartwell, July -29, 1858. 876. George W., March 21, 1861. 877. Edwin M., Dec. 9, 1868. 878. Richard B., Oct. 16, 1873. 500. LIZZIE A. THOMPSON 6 MARRIED ADELRERT H. STETSON IN 1862. CHILDREN. 879. Harry, Oct. 29, 1862, d. April 15, 186 880. Edwin A., June 3, 1865. 881. Herbert, Nov. 10, 1867, d. Feb. 8, 186 A daughter, May 14, 1874. DESCENT MARIA A 5 . 501. CHARLES H. FISHER 6 MARRIED JULIA WILEY IN 1871. CHILD. 882. Georgie, Sept. 8, 1871. DESCENT JOHN 5 . 507. FRANCIS M. ADAMS 6 MARRIED ELLEN WEYMOUTH IN 1868. CHILD BORN IN MORRILL, ME. 883. Eulalie, Oct. 1, 1869. SEVENTH GENERATION. 125 DESCENT EUNICE *, WALDO DANIELS 5 . 526. ARVILLE F. DANIELS 6 MARRIED MARY L. BOWDEN, NOV. 19, 1872. CHILD BORN IN BUCKSPORT, ME. 884. Mertie Rowena, May 27, 1873. DESCENT JOHN 2, WILLIAM », AMOS 4 , ELIZABETH 5 . 571. MYRA E. FISKE 6 MARRIED GEORGE H. SHAW OF EAST WEYMOUTH, JULY 81, 1864. CHILDREN. 885. Annie Louise, June 5, 1865. 886. George Fiske, July 12, 1870. DESCENT WILLIAM 4 , MARY ANNs. 577. WILLIAM A. E. BLAKE 6 MARRIED ELIZA J. POND, SEPT. 15,1862. CHILDREN. 887. Nettie Metcalf, Feb 17, 1864, (Franklin, Mass.) 888. Myron Adams, June 28, 1869, d. Jan. 2, 1870. (Med way, Mass.) 889. Mary Eveline, June, 17, 1873, (Medway, Mass.) 578. GEORGE A. A. BLAKE 6 MARRIED ELIZABETH JENKS, NOV. 26,1868. CHILDREN. 890. Lewis Edwards, Aug. 9, 1869. 891. Anna Eudora, Oct. 22, 1871. n* 126 SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENDANTS OF PETER 2 , JOEL 3 , POLLY *, MAHALA* 603. ESTHER A. GRLNNELL 6 MARRIED OLIVER D. CHAPMAN, NOV. 13, 1838. CHILDREN. 892. Cora, Aug. 19, 1859, d. April 19, 1871. (Exeter, Me.) 893. Evelina, Dec. 26, 1862, (Exeter, Me.) 891. Alice E., March 19, 1864, (Exeter, Me.) 895. Flora E., April 18, 1867, (Exeter, Me.) 896. Louisa, Dec. 26, 1869, (Plymouth, Me.) 604. CORNELIUS I. GRINNELL 6 MARRIED SARAH S. MILLS, JUNE 12, 1864. CHILDREN BORN IN EXETER, ME. 897. Ada Mabel, March 19, 1865. 898. Luella Amelia, July 8, 1866, d. May 28, 1872. 899. George G., June 22, 1868. 605. JANE M. GRINNELL 6 MARRIED JOHN W. LEATHERS, DEC. 12, 1864. CHILDREN BORN IN EXETER, ME. 900. Ada Vinett, Sept. 28, 1866. 901. Charles B., Sept. 28, 1866. 902. Amelia Robinson, Jan. 18, 1870. 903. Ira Noyes, Nov. 10, 1871. SEVENTH GENERATION. 127 DESCENT POLLY*, LEWIS IRISH 5. 615. CHILDEEN OF CORDELIA C. IRISH 6 AND ALBERT ALLEN. BORN IN WELLINGTON, ME. 904. William, Oct. 28, 1864. 905. Mary Ann, April 17, 1868. 906. Flotillah, May 7, 1872. 616. WILDER S. IRISH 6 MARRIED SUSANNAH TOWER, NOV. 28, 1869. CHILD. 907. Mary E., May 6, 1871. DESCENT JACOB S. 4 , SUSAN*. 632. CHILDREN OF MARY A. FLETCHER 6 AND AMBROSE SPAULDING. BORN" IN LINCOLNVLLLE, ME. 908. Cora, March 26, 1855. m. William Bragg. 909. Dana, May, 1859. 910. Annie, May, 1862. 911. Amy, January, 1867. 912. Hattie, Sept. 1870. 635. CHILDREN OF MAHAL A C. FLETCHER 6 AND ROBERT HEAL. BORN IN LINCOLNVILLE, ME. 913. William E,, December, 1859. 914. JolmE., February, 1863. 128 SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENT JACOB S.*, SUSAN*. 637. CHILDREN OF WILLIAM E. FLETCHER 6 AND EMILY HEAL. BORN IN LINCOLNVILLE, ME. 916. Wilber, January, 1864. 917. George. DESCENT JAMES 5 . 643. SON OF JOHN Q. ADAMS 6 AND EMILY L. GREGORY. BORN IN ROCEXAND, ME. 918. Albert Keene, April 12, 1870. DESCENT EMMA*, PETER A. STUBBS 5 . 663. GUSTANA STUBBS 6 MARRIED HERMAN HARRIS, MAY 19, 1857 CHILDREN. 919. McKendree, Aug. 17, 1860, (Union, Me.) 920. Gracie, Aug. 5, 1862, (Union, Me.) 921. Isaac Augustus, July 7, 1865, (Union, Me.) 922. Eugene Arthur, July 27, 1869, (Montville, Me.) 923. Mary, Oct. 23, 1871, (Montville, Me.) SEVENTH GENERATION. 129 DESCENT OLIVIA D. STUBBS 5 . 669. CHILDREN OF EMILY S. HART 6 AND NELSON BILLS. 92 t. Hattie Butler, May 1 8, 1860. 925. Phenia P., Oct. 15, 1862. 926. Mary E., Dec. 19, 1864. 927. IdaM., Feb. 13, 1866. 928. Cora 0., March 27, 1869. 929. Otis E., Sept. 21, 1872. D. 670. CHILDREN OF JOEL S. HART b AND MYRA KIMBALL. 930. Leroy E., Jan. 2, 1868. 931. Yelzora E., March 2, 1871. 671. CHLLDREN OF MARCELLUS HART 6 AND ABBIE TEMPLE. 932. Milly, April 2, 1863. 933. Franky, Sept. 10, 1870. 672. CHILDREN OF RACHAEL A. HART 6 AND CHARLES H. POWELL. 934. Olivia E., Aug. 18, 1871. 935. Willie S., Aug. 20, 1873. 130 SEVENTH GENERATION. DESCENT JOEL 3, WAED 3, EBENEZER W. 4 , MIMA*, WARD 5 . 709. MATILDA S. ADAMS 6 MARRIED HIRAM G. RACE, JAN. 2, 1861. CHILD BORN IN BOOTHBAY, ME. 936. Henry Atwood, Nov. 27, 1865. 710. WESLEY F. ADAMS 6 MARRIED MARY E. MILLER, JAN. 16, 1862. CHILDREN. 937. Elmer Marshall, Nov. 27, 1865, (Boothbav, Me.) 938. Ernest Lovell, Oct. 16, 1867, (Waldoboro', Me.) 711. OLIVIA C. ADAMS 6 MARRIED FRED W. YOUNG, FEB. 10, 1870. SON BORN IN CHARLESTOWN, MASS. 939. Fred William, jun., Feb. 26, 1872. EIGHTH CENERATION. 131 EIGHTH GENERATION. DESCENDANTS JOHN 2, THADDEUS 3 , THADDEUS *, MARGARET 6 , MARGARET M. HARTHORN <\ 762. CLARA M. EOWE 7 MARRIED HIRAM BUTTERFIELD, AUG. 27, 1867. SON BORN IN BRADLEY, ME. 940. Willie Rowe, Nov. 8, 1869. DESCENT WARREN A. HARTHORN <\ 763. MARY A. HARTHORN 7 MARRIED CARL SINCLAIR, JUNE 12, 1870. 911. Ernest Linwood, Feb. 14, 1872. 764. HATTIE A. HARTHORN 7 MARRIED FRED. ATWOOD, OCT. 21, 1868. SON BORN IN BREWER, ME. 942. Edwin S., Feb. 23, 1869. DESCENT MARY B. HOWARD 6 . 765. CHARLES S. HOWARD 7 MARRIED NATHANIEL REED, JUNE 14, 1860. DAUGHTER BORN IN BRADLEY, ME. 943. Gracie May, June 27, 1867, d. June 10, 1870. 132 EIGHTH GENERATION. DESCENT MARY B. HOWARD 6 . 766. ELLEN HOWARD 7 MARRIED GEORGE FIELDS, MAY 16, 1S65. DAUGHTER BORN IN BREWER, ME. 944. MaryB., Sept, 10, 1866. FAMILY INDEX. No. 1. John Adams FATHERS' NAMES. SECOND GENERATION 14 . 14 I ♦ THIRD GENERATION . . , . 16 2. John Adams . . . . ..... .16 3. Jabez Fisher .......... 19 5. Michael Metcalf 19 6. Peter Adams 20 10. Henry Wilson , , . - ....... 21 FOURTH GENERATION . . . , 22 12. Thaddeus Adams 22 1 3. John Adams .24, 25 14. Nathaniel Adams 25 15. William Adams . . "26 16. Asa Fisher -26 33. Simeon Partridge 27 36. Joel Adams 28 39. Calvin Metcalf 29 40. Ward Adams . . . 29 42. EliTaft 30 43. James Adams 31 45. Nehemiah Adams 32 12 133 134 FAMILY INDEX. FATHERS' NAMES. No. Page. FAMILIES — FIFTH GENERATION ... 33 48. Joseph Gillmore 33 49. Obadiah A. Thayer 33 50. Thaddeus Adams ...... ... 34 51. Seneca Aldrich 35 52. Timothy Adams 37 53. Alpheus Adams ......... 38 54. Jonathan Hawes .39 55. Nathan Adams -40 5 7. Daniel Adams 40 58. Macy Adams 40 59. Cyrus Adams 41 60. Peter Adams 42 61. Samuel Adams 43 64. Selden Borden 43 65. Fisher Daniels .43 66. Jeremiah Claflin 44 6 7. John Mason Adams 44 68. Artemas Adams 45 69. Stephen Adams * . . . .45 70. Bela Cleaveland . . "46 73. Ichabod Dean 47 74. Amos Adams 47 75. William Adams 48 77. Lewis Fisher 49 80. Archibald De Witt 49 81. Nathan A. Fisher 50 86. Cornelius Irish 50 88. Jacob S. Adams 51 89. Jeremiah Stubbs 53 92. James Adams 54 94. Joel Adams 55 100. Ebenezer W. Adams 56 110. Joseph A. Metcalf 57 111. Thomas B. Adams 58 112. James Adams .......... 59 113. Ebenezer W. Eobinson 59 114. Peter Adams . 60 115. James Bigelow 61 117. Oliver E. Adams 61 119. Shubael P. Adams . 62 FAMILY INDEX. 135 FATHERS' NAMES. No. Pag 6 - FAMILIES — SIXTH GENERATION ... 63 120. Joseph Gillmore 63 121. John Cowan 63 126. O. Allen Thayer 64 128. Thaddeus A. Thayer 65 131. Silas Harthorn 66 131. Robert Smart 66 132. Thaddeus Adams .67 133. Fisher Adams 68 134. Benjamin Smith 68 135. Franklin Adams • 69 138. Alpheus Aldrich 70 140. Levi Randall . • • • 71 142. Addison Adams 71 143. Timothy P. Adams ......... 72 144. Leander S. Adams 72 146. Cyrus Adams 72 147. Benjamin A. Adams 73 149. Albert Adams 74 150. Simeon P. Adams 75 151. Emerson Adams . . . ... . . . 75 152. Gardner Adams • .76 153. Erastus Adams . . • 77 155. Nathan Hawes 79 156. Hiram Clark 79 159. Nathaniel Hawes 80 161. Paschal P. Brooks 81 162. Daniel Adams 81 164. Harvey Adams • 82 173. Harrison Claflin 82 177. Joel W. Adams 83 180. Thomas Kennedy 83 181. Ebenezer Messer 83 182. Milton Thompson 84 183. Charles B. Fisher 84 184. John Adams . . 85 185. William Adams 85 186. Benjamin Barnard . 85 189. George Glines . 86 198. Levi Ball ........... 86 136 FAMILY INDEX. SIXTH GENERATION. No. 199. Waldo Daniels . 203. Artemas Adams 205. John Adams 206. E. W. Minard . 207. Daniel S. Grant . 210. William C. Adams . 213. Artemas Mason Adams 214. John M. Adams 219. Charles T. Adams 220. Albert Cleave) and . 226. Fisher A. Cleave la ml . 236. Horatio Fiske . 237. John Weston 245. Elias Blake 248. Apollos Wilniarih . 250. William Adams 251. James M. Hard wick 252. Israel A. Dodge 253. James B. Mahr . 254. Mil ion S. Adams 262. William Grinnell . 263. Milton Irish 234. Lewis Irish . 265. Joseph Irish 266. Joseph II. Walton 269. Daniel Fletcher 270. William Adams . 271. James Adams 272. John Q. Adams . 273. Israel S. Adams 27 7. Benson B. Weed . 278. Emerson P. D.inkwater 279. Peter A. Stubbs . 2S2. Edward Hart . 285. A. C. Collins 286. Franklin Freeland 287. Joseph E. Adams . 289. Allen Marden . 290. Hollis N. Sherman 2D 2. Merrill H. Adams FAMILY INDEX. 137 SIXTH GENERATION. No. 296. Asbury C. Adams 29 7. Ward Adams . 303. True Page Adams 304. Alfred S. Adams 307. Charles A. Metcalf 308. James A. Metcalf . 309. William Mann 310. Benjamin W. Whiting 313. Melzar W. Allen . 315. John Allen 316. Henry E. Gay 320. James T. Adams 326. N. E. Robinson . 332. James F. Adams 340. Donald Nicholson . 346. John Marshall . 347. David Kendall . 349. Edgar L. Hull . FATHERS' NAMES. FAMILIES 363. Rufus Miller 364. Fred H. Smith, jun. . 3 73. William A. Rowe . 3 74. Warren A. Harthorn 3 75. Charles Howard . 37 7. Joshua Butler . 378. Rufus K. Kilgore . 379. Ira Rowe . 380. George A. Smart . 331. E. W. Ward . 382. John J. Temple . 385. N. E. Baker 386. John D. Morrison 33 7. Thomas F. Adams 390. Albert Adams 395. Eli*ha Rowe . 397. Franklin A. Smith 398. Benjamin F. Adams 12* SEVENTH GENERATION 138 FAMILY INDEX. SEVENTH GENERATION No. 408. George W. Aldrich 409. Francis O. Aldrich 410. G. W. Kellom 411. Henry W. Randall 412. John W. Mitchell 414. George W. Dustin 416. Frederick Adams . 417. Enoch Fowler . 418. Beecher Gregg 420. Edwin L. Adams 429. A. Freeman Adams 435. Calvin Claflin . 439. George A. Mills . 440. Charles I. Dean 441. William G. Adams 442. William H. Roblee 442. Owen E. Ballou . 444. George A. Adams 448. Martin Y. Tingley 450. William M. E. Adams 453. Joseph L. Gammell 455. Gardner E. Adams 463. Edward R. Smith 464. Nathaniel Clark 465. John E. Grant 467. Eugene D. Hawes 473. George Kirk 474. James H. Adams 477. A. K. Stoddard 478. Amos Babcock . 484. Amos F. Claflin 489. Jason Robbins . 497. E. L. Thompson 500. A. H. Stetson . 501. Charles H. Fisher 507. Francis M. Adams 526. Arvilie F. Daniels 571. George H. Shaw 577. W. A. E. Blake . 578. George A. A. Blake FAMILY INDEX. 139 SEVENTH GENERATION. No. 603. O. D. Chapman . 604. C. I. Grinnell . 605. John W. Leathers -615. Albert Allen . 616. Wilder S. Irish . 632. Ambrose Spaulding 635. Robert Heal 637. W. E. Fletcher . 643. John Q. Adams . 663. HermarrHaTris 669. Nelson Bills 670. Joel S. Hart 671. Marcellus Hart . 672. Charles H. Powell 709. Hiram G. Race . 710. Wesley F. Adams 711. Fred W. Young Page. . 126 126 . 126 127 127 . 127 127 . 128 128 . 128 129 . 129 129 . 129 130 . 130 130 EIGHTH GENERATION 762. Hiram Butterfield 763. Carl Sinclair . 764. Fred Atwood 765. Nathaniel Reed 766. George Fields 131 . 131 131 . 131 131 . 132 i LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 027 211 053