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A
HISTORICAL AND GENEOLOGICAL
RECORD
OF THE
DESCENDANTS OF
TIMOTHY ROCCKWOOD.
BORN IN MEDWAY, JULY 5, 1727.
DIED IN HOLLISTON, FEB. 21, 1806.
COMPILED FROMI AUTHENTIC SOURCES.
BY. E. L, ROCKWOOD.
" Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children
are their fathers."-PRov. 17: 6,
BOSTON, MASS.,
PUBLISHED  BY THE COMPILER.
1866.




Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by
E. L. ROCKWOOlD.
In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
Printed by Bazin & Chandler,
37 Cornhill, Boston.




TO THE
DESCENDANTS OF
TII OTHY PRO CWO OD,
MY GRANDFATHER'S POSTERITY,
WHO ARE NOW SCATTERED AFAR, BUT WHOM
WE HOPE TO MEET IN
AN ETERNAL HOME WITH THE WHOLE
FAMILY IN HEAVEN.
THESE PAGES ARE
RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY
THEIR FRIEND,
THE COMPILER.








PREFACE.
ONE ignorant of his Parentage, would be justified in any degree
of curiosity to discover it. But why stop at parents?  Why not follow the line still farther back, and_ stop only when compeled to do so P
It wonld seem a natural and reasonable curiosity, which thus gathers
up the names of past generations, while a filial reverence would
embalm the memory of the good among them.
We owe something to the future also. We have now the means
of collecting names and dates, which, in a few years, those who might
desire to do so, will not have. It seems wrong to let an opportunity
pass which others coming after might thank us for improving.
The following Record was commenced in 1834, and, having been
brought down to the present time — a desire expressed on the part
of many to possess a copy, is the inducement to give it the permanence of a printed form. It is believed to be accurate and reliable.
The sketches of character, and incidents of life introduced, give it
variety, and it is hoped add to its value.
Thanks are due to those who have so freely and promptly furnished
the informaiion requisite for its completion.
THE COMPILER.
Holliston, December, 1855.








RECO XRD.
SAMUEL ROCKWOOD, the father of TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD, whose genealogy is the subject of these pages,
was born in Medfield, Mass., April 15th, 1695, and
died in Medway, Jan'y 11th, 1754. *
The Rockwoods, during the last part of the Sixteenth and the first of the Seventeenth Centuries, were
called Rockets. Their names were pronounced Rocket
and written Rocket in the old records. This Samuel
was born a Rocket, lived a Rocket, but died a Rockwood. There is no evidence, however, that their own
signatures were ever written any other way than Rockwood.
A large part of the town of Medway was taken from
Medfield, and was not incorporated when this Samuel
The names of the father and mother of this Samuel, were John Rocket
and Bethia. They lived in Medfield. Was this the house of three generations! See Medfield Town Records.




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was born. It is supposed that he never moved from
the place of his birth, but that in this same place, he
was born, lived a life of nearly three-score years,
reared his family and died. Certain it is, that the
birth-place of most of his children is now positively
known. In 1713, when Medway was incorporated, this
homestead of Samuel and birth-place of his children
became a part of that town.
Again, in 1828, this part of Medway was set off,
and became a part of Holliston. The very spot where
the family mansion of this Puritanic Samuel stood, can
now be identified, and pointed out to the passing traveller. It is in the east part of Holliston, on the Medway village road, on land of Mr. John Smith, a few
rods east of his house. The old cellar is still plain to be
seen, though now considerably filled up by the washing
in of surrounding earth. His descendants should not
forget the spot.




FIRST  GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF SAMIUEL ROCKWOOD.
SAMUEL ROCKWOOD, the father of TInIOTHY RocKWOOD, was born in Medfield, April 15th, 1695 -died
in Medway, Jan'y 11th, 1754. He had 2 wives-Mary
and Sarah - and 7 children, namely:
Samuel Rockwood, jr., born May 3, 1724.
TIi.OTH-Y ~ROCKWOD, was born in lfedway, July 5, 1724.
Moses Rockwood,    born May 19, 1737.
Aaron    "         born March 5, 1744.
Amos    "          born July 20, 1751.
Samuel   " jr.,   born Nov. 3, 1752.
Mary               born March 2, 1754.
SECO0 D GE EERATI ON.
CHILDRIEN OF TIEMOTHY ROCKWOOD.
Tinmothy  fRockwood, was born July 5,:12.
Lived in Hollistown  Died Feb. 21, 1 O6.
He had 4 wives, 12 children, 47 grand-children, 157
great grand-children, 196 great, great grand-children,
and 43 great, great, great grand children —of whom
1 child, 16 grand-children, 101 great grand-children,
170 great, great grand-children, and 35 great, great,
great grand-children are now living.




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Iis whole number of decendants are four hundred
and fifty-five.
TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD,
Married Elizabeth Perry, Jan. 24, 1750.
1. Timothy Rockwood, jr., born Oct. 14, 1751.
2. Elizabeth   "    born Dec. 23, 1753.
3. Samuel   "C   born 1755 - died 1758.
4. Deborah   "6   born Dec. 10, 1758.
5. Samuel   6"   born 1760 -died 1760.
6. Rhoda    c"   born Oct. 12, 1763.
Elizabeth P., wife of Timothy Rockwood, died Nov. 1765.
Timothy Rockwood, married Jemima Underwood, 1767.
Jemima U., wife of Timothy Rockwood, died 1768.
Timothy Rockwood, married Alice Littlefield, Aug 22, 1771.
7. Aaron Rockwood, born July 6, 1772 —died 1779.
8. Mariam    "    born Dec. 13, 1773-died 1785.
9. Lucretia   "    born July 25, 1775.
10. Ann        "6   born June 14, 1777.
11. Luther   "'   born Jan'y 7, 1780.
12. Calvin    "    born Dec. 24, 1783 -died 1785.
Alice L., wife of Timothy Rockwood, died Jan'y 1784.
Timothy Rockwood, married Deborah Fairbanks, Mar. 1787.
Deborah F., wife of Timothy Rockwood, died May 21, 1805At the time, or very soon after the marriage of
Timothy Rockwood in 1750, he moved from  the home
of his father Samuel, and settled a short distance west
of Holliston centre. A part of the original homestead
is now occupied by his only surviving son and child,
Luther Rockwood.




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HIe was a large owner of real estate, both in Holliston and elsewhere. He was an ardent and abiding siUpporter of the cause of liberty in the great struggle for
American Independence - a firm and reliable friend of
the widow and the fatherless, in those times which tried
men's souls. He sustained almost every office in the
gift of the town, peculiar to the precarious times of the
Revolution; — was one of the committee I to paste up
the names of all those who sold, or consumed any of the
East India Teas."  During several successive years
he was one of the committee " to hire soldiers to go
into the army."   The General Court required the
inhabitants of the several towns to furnish our army
with a quantity of beef and clothing, "' Granted 100 and
30 pound hard money to purchase beef for the town of
Holliston."  Timothy Rockwood was one of the committee " To procure beef and pay money in lieu thereof,
agreeable to the resolves of the General Court."  He
was one of the committee " To inspect the inhabitants
of the town and learn the opinions of each person in
relation to the acts of the Provincial Cong-ress."  In
1776; the town "1 voted to choose a committee to draw
up some instrument for the representatives of this town,
relative to forming a Constitution for this State." —
Agreeable to the resolves of the General Court, Timothy
Rockwood was one of the committee.
Though it may seem somewhat out of place here, yet




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we venture to insert two short extracts from the Records
of the Town of iHolliston, to show the spirit and temper
of the men who lived and acted through the trying
times in which our honored and venerated progenitor
was so conspicuous.
In 1775, the town Voted -" That no man shall serve
in any town office, or in any place, where he shall refuse, or neglect to subscribe his consent to, and compliance with, the advice and association of the last
Continental Congress, and that such person shall be
treated with neglect."
It was also, the same year, Voted-  Not to choose
into office,- or employ in any business of the town, any
person that has appeared an enemy to this country in
their present struggle with Great Britain."'
The following sketch of the life and character of
Timothy Rockwood, prepared by Rev. Timothy Dickenson of Holliston, a venerable father in the ministry, is
here inserted. It is a true copy of the original in the
possession of his only surviving son, Luther Rockwood.
DIED, at Holliston, Feb. 21, 1806, ilr. Timothy Rockwood,
aged 78.
The following were some of the Traits which distinguished
his character. Such was the situation of his youth, that he
had no opportunity to acquire what is now considered a common school education. He rose into notice in the circle of' For further information, see Ilolliston Town Records.




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his acquaintance by the energies of his own mind. Such
was the power of his Memory, that in all his extensive concerns he needed not to keep Book-accounts; he was able to
recollect past particulars in his Reckonings with such ease and
accuracy, as gave satisfaction to the many with whom he had
dealings.  He loved husbandry; and by the labor of his
hands, by Judgment in affairs, by punctuality in business,
and by integrity and uprightness in his dealings with mankind, he was blessed with large property. By precept and
example he bore his pointed testimony against idleness
and luxury. The poor ever acknowledged him their friend:
his general method of helping them, was by his good counsel
and by placing them in circumstances and situations to held
themselves. His Counsel and Advice in cases of difficulty,
ware much sought after and respected. The Town looked
upon him as a father. Economy and hospitality were united
under his peaceful roof.
He lived to follow Four tender and affectionate wives to
the Grave, all of whom he married within sight of his own
door; and what is worthy of remark, in all his connections
he was peculiarly happy. His last wife he survived but nine
months.
He was often in affliction, not only by the loss of his wives,
but by the Death of many of his children and grand-children:
under all these trials he expressed affectionate sensibility and
composed resignation.
His Family connections are numerous and respectable; and
a jarge proportion of the Town as mourning relations, followed
hid Remains to the Grave.
From early life he was a professor of the Christian Religion,
and a regular attendant upon its institutions and ordinances.
The Town, in whose peace and prosperity he was devoutly
interested, and the large circle of his connections, have just
reason to respect the Memory of IMr. Rockwood.
Holliston, March 3, 1806.




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He was interred in the old Central burying ground in
Holliston.
The following is the inscription on the monument
erected to his memory:
IN MEMORY OF
MR. TIMOTHY  ROCKWOOD,
WHO DIED IN FEB. 22, 1806.
IN THE 79TH YEAR
OF HIS AGE.
He was pious and devout, and eminently useful in Society. A numerous
race of Descendants, will long bedew his
grave with their tears.
THIRD GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD,
AND FIRST CHILD OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1727.
TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD was born Oct. 14, 1751.  Lived
in Holliston. Died Feb. 19, 1831.
He had 10 children, 58 grand-children, 119 great
grand-children, and 34 great, great grand-children,
of whom 1 child, 38 grand-children, 97 great grandchildren, and 25 great, great grand-children are now
living.




Timtothy Rockwood married IMarga~rt Parker, 1770b
1. Nathan Rockwood, born May 8, 1771c
2. Elizabeth  "      "Apr. 10, 1773 —died Sep. 3, 1775.
3. Nahum    "4    born Oct. 8, 1775.
4. William    "      born Nov. 13, 1777.
6. Aaron      "      born Oct. 28, 1779.
6.  Sophia'"    born Oct. 12, 1782.
7. Ezra       "      born Nov. 5, 1784.
8. 3Millie'"    born Dec. 26, 1786.
9. Timothy'"    born Jan. 17, 1789.
10. Calvin      "     born June 3, 1792.
The following Obituary of Timothy Rockwood, is
copied from  the Boston Recorder, of Feb. 22, 1831:
DleD, in Holliston, Mass., Feb. 19, 1831, Mr. Timothy
Rockwood, aged 79.
The decendants of the deceased number as follows:- 10
children, of whom 8 are now living; grand-children 59, of
whom 9 are deceased; great grand-children 26, of whomr  1
is dead. The whole  number is 95; and the whole numtber
living is 83. The deceased was highly respected ir life fbir
the many amiable traits of character which he possessed —
was eminently distinguished as a peace-nakicer, himself' a
pattern of kindness and gentleness, was honored by his townsmen with most of the offices in their gift, and was twice
elected representative to the General Court.  He has left
behind a good name, which is better than precious ointment,
and a large circle of relatives and friends to whom his memory
will be dear.
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FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP NATHAN ROCKWOOD.
NATHAIN ROCKWOOD, born May 8, 1771. Lived in
Hopkinton. Died Aug. 7, 1841. Married Joanna Day,
1794.
Deborah Rockwood,   born Seap. 26, 1795.
Dexter     "        born Dec. 5, 1797.
Betsey     "        born June 13, 1800.
Ezekiel Day "        born Feb. 23, 1802.
Joanna  "  "         born July 23, 1804.
Joanna D. wife of Nathan Rockwood, died Oct. 25, 1804.
Nathan Rockwood, married Olive McFarland, Nov. 10, 1805.
Nathan Rockwood, jr., born Sep. 14, 1806-diedSep.
16, 1851.
Emily Augusta Rockwood, born Mar. 30, 1808.
Sophia Rockwood, born May 21, 1810.
Charlotte   " born May 12, 1812.
Fanny Wares" born July 9, 1814-died Oct. 4, 1852.
Olive      " born May 23, 1816.
Lucretia    " born June 17, 1819.
Nathan Rockwood was the first born of the third
generation. He lived in the town of his nativity until
1794.  He then located permanently in Hopkinton.
He could not say, as did the sons of Jacob, " thy servants
are 12 brethren, the sons of one man;" but could say,
we are 10 brethren, and of my children there were 12.
A remarkable fact relative to his family is, that
all grew up to manhood, and were permitted to enjoy
each other's society for almost thirty years.




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He was interred at the Central Cemetery in Hopkinton, and was followed to the grave by a large assemblage
of mourners.  On his tombstone is inscribed —" Blessed
are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness."
The following original lines were dedicated to Olive,
the second wife of Nathan Rockwood, who died Oct.
22, 1842: -
They have laid thee in thy grave, mother,
My heart is full of woe,
I cannot still its mournings,
How can I let thee go?
How dark the future seems, mother,
To thy poor sorrowing child,
The thought that I am motherless
Hath well-nigh made me wild.
They say I should be glad, mother,
That thy toilsome journey's o'er -
Be glad! when I remember
I shall see thy face no more!
They never knew thee here, mother,
Nor what thou wast to me;
The light of life is darkened,
*6'T is best it so should be."
When I would be glad for thee, mother,
The bitter thought will come,
That I have none to love me nowThat I have no earthly home.
I shall find no other friend, mother,
Through all life's weary way,
That will love me so unselfishly,
Or for me, like thee, pray.
1 hear thy gentle voice, mother,
In calm, sweet words of peace:
Thou art chiding thy erring child, mother,
And bidding her murmurs cease,




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I will, I will, if I can, dear mother,
Be glad thou hast gone home;
Like thee, may I be waiting
When the call for me shall come.
Thou hast not forgotten thy child, mother,
Oft I feel thy presence near,
Whispering words of hope and love
Into my listening ear.
1 thank thee, blessed Saviour,
For the hope that thou hast given,If I live aright on earth,
We yet shall meet in heaven.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP DEBORAH ROCKWOOD.
DEBORAH ROCKWOOD, born Sept. 26, 1795.  Lives in
lHopkinton.  Married Lawson McFarland in 1814.
Thomas McFarland, born Apr. 24, 1814.
Cromwell G.  "  born Feb. 7, 1819.
Emily A.       "  born Jan. 7, 1823.
WVallace       "  born Feb. 1, 1825.
Charles B.    "'  born Miar. 7, 1832 —died Apr. 25, 1834.
Charles       "  born Sep. 8, 1834.
Eliza R.       "  born May 17, 1836.
Jane -            born Apr. 7, 1838-died Apr. 10, 1839.
Lawson McFarland, the husband of Deborah Rockwood above mentioned, was thrown from his carriage
by his horse taking fright. He was so much injured,
that he survived the accident but a few hours.  He died
in the fall of 1853.




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SIXTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF CROMWELL MIc FAILAND.
CROMWELL MCFARLAND, born Feb. 7, 1819.  Lives in
Hopkinton.  Married Hannah Phipps, June 2, 1842.
Curtis MfcFarland,  born June 10, 1844.
Anna      "        born July 3, 1850.
IHenry    "6      born Dec., 17, 1852.
CHILDREN OF E.MILY A. MITFARLAND.
Emily A. McFarland, born Jan. 7, 1823. Lives in
West Boylston. Married Thomas Phelps, Jan 4, 1846.
Effee Jane Phelps,    born Mlay 23, 1853.
CHILDREN OF WALLACE MIFARLAND.
Wallace McFarland, born Feb. 1, 1825. Lives in
Hopkinton.  Married Julia Fletcher, Feb. 8, 1844.
Ida McFarland,    born Nov. 22, 1847.
Emily    "        born Feb. 22, 1850.
Thomas  "         born Sept. 22, 1853.
CHILDREN OF ELIZA R. N'fPARLAND.:s
Eliza R. McFarland, born May 17, 1836.  Lives in
Portsmouth, Maine. Married John Berry, July 2, 1850.
Henry Berry,       born Jan. 17, 1851.
Eliza Jane Berry,   born July 4, 1853.




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FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP DEXTER ROCKWOOD.
DEXTER ROCKWOOD, born Dec. 5, 1797.  Lives in
Ashland. Married Elizabeth L. Eames, Jan. 1, 1822.
Julia Ann Rockwood, born Dec. 13, 1822.
Albert    " born Sep. 18 1824-died Mar. 22, 1851.
Henry Clay " born Feb. 15, 1828.
Dexter Rockwood is a Deacon of the Congregational
Church in Ashland, under the pastoral care of Rev.
Wm. M. Thayer - an office indicative of morality and
unfeigned love to the cause of Christ.
TESTIMONIAL TO THE LIFE AND CHARACTER OF ALBERT
ROCIKWOOD, BY REY. ~WM. M. THAYER.
Albert Rockwood was the son of Dea. Dexter and Mrs.
Elizabeth L. Rockwood of Ashland, Mass. He was a young
man of marked character.  Possessing more than ordinary
intellectual powers, and being disposed to make the best use
of his attainments, and more than all being a consistent follower of Christ, he was abundantly prepared to make his
mark upon the world. But God cut him down in the midst
of his days. For many months he suffered extremely' with
an abscess which baffled medical skill. He bore his sufferings with that fortitude and submission for which the true
Christian is always distinguished. His death was emphatically
that of the righteous, and his departure made an irreparable
breach in the circle from which he was removed.




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SIXTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP JULIA ANN ROCKWOOD.
JULIA ANN ROCKWOOD, born Dec. 13, 1822. Lives in
Milford.  Married David Brewer, May 30, 1848.
Fred. Brewer,   born Feb. 15, 1849.
Alyn    "       born June 13, 1851.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF BETSEY ROCKWOOD.
BETSEY ROCKWOOD, born June 13, 1800. Lives in
Hopkinton. Married Thomas Barber in 1818.
Joanna Day Barber, born Aug. 18, 1819.
Curtis H.     " born July 23, 1821.
John          " born Jan. 3, 1823.
Albert         " born July 11, 1824.
Charles        " born May 26, 1825-died Dec. 27,'30.
George         " born July 17, 1827.
Thomas jr.     " born May 20, 1829-died July 4,'49.
Emily Elizabeth " born Jan. 1, 1831.
Charles H.     " born Nov. 18, 1832.
Edward Everett " born Jan. 15, 1837.
Sarah Jane     " born June 17, 1839.
Mary Ann       " born Sept. 30, 1841.
William Henry  " born Oct. 17, 1843.
Thomas Barber, husband and father of the above,
died in 1852.




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The circumstances attending the death of Thomas
Barber, jr., are peculiarly melancholy, and afflicting.
He was drowned in North Pond, Hopkinton, July 4,
1849. He went out on the morning of this our country's holiday, in company with five others on a fishing
excursion, which pastime he had for a long time anticipated. They had taken dinner on a small island
a short distance out from the shore. While on their
return, Thomas thought he would try to swim.  He
was no swimmer, and was very soon seen drowning.
His companions used their utmost efforts to save his life,
and all hazarded their own in the attempt. Alas! their
efforts were unavailing. He had gone down to the
dead. Almost the last words he uttered were, "we
shall have a good time."  His body was brought home
about sunset.
This close of the nation's holiday was, to this family
and their friends, one of mourning and lamentation.
Verily " we know not what a day may bring forth."
The following testimony to the character of Thomas
Barber, jr., from the pen of Rev. J. C. Webster, of
Hopkinton, is here introduced. It was kindly furnished
the compiler by J. A. Woolson, Esq., of Boston, near
friend of our deceased relative --
The memory of Thomas Barbelr, jr., is fragrant with please
ing recollections. He possessed, in a high degree, a naturally




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kindc and amiable disposition.  lie was an affectionate son
and brother, and a general favorite with all who knew him.
The immediate impression which he made upon other minds
was happy, and it increased upon acquaintance.  Hle was
open, franki guileless.  I-He was always ready to oblige others,
and even to anticipate their wants. This trait in his character Nwas very noticeable by those who traded with him. It
rendered him valuable to his employers.  Had he lived, it
wrould have been a good capital for him in business.  His
countenance was always lighted up with a pleasant smile and
a genial fellow feeling, which seemed to say, 6" what shall I do
Ifr you?"
lie never, in so many -words, expressed a personal interest
in religion. But he was never known to treat it lightly, and
all his conduct indicated a high regard for it.  lie was an
habitual attendant upon public worship. And le was a mlember of the Sabbath School where some other young men of
his own age were apt to feel that they were too old. In short,
he was one of those young persons whom  we expect, the
older they grow, to exhibit a character of great moral purity.
And his friends were not left without reason to hope that he
might already have ihad that spiritual germ implanted in his
heart, which would eventually have developed itself, had his
life been spared, in a mature Christian experience.
T'he general esteem  in which he was held was signally
manifested by the universal grief produced by his death, and
the large concourse of citizens of' all ranks and ages at his
fineral.  And the affection of his more intimate companions,
who were enjoying a day of innocent recreation with him
when he came to his untimely end, is exhibited by a beautiful
marble obelisk, which they reared upon the spot where his
mortal remains were laid.




SIXTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF JOANN A D. BAUBBE R.
JOANNA D. BARBER, born Aug. 18, 1819.  Lives in
Hopkinton.  Married E. A. Bates, Jan. 7, 1841.
Theodore Sedgwiek Bates, born Mnarch 24, 1845.
Ella Jane Bates,  born Apr. 1, 1850 —died Feb. 8,'52.
Jennie Sabea  "   born April 2, 1853.
Thomas Barber"   born Feb. 39 1855.
CHILDREN OF CURTIS E. BARBER.
Curtis HI. Barber, born July 23,1821.  Lives in Bos
ton.  Married Julia Forbes, Dec. 1842.
A son, born )Mday 1844-died kiKay 1844.
Twins, born 1846 —died 1846.
Julia F., wife of Curtis H. Barber, died January 1846.
Curtis EH. Barber, married Olivia A. Eames, 1847.
Frances Barber, born Sept. 1847 —died Jan.'48.
Thomas    "    born Dec. 1849.
Frank      "    born Dee. 1853 —died Oct.'54.
FIFTH GENERATION.
GEORGE BARBER, born July 17, 1827.  Lives in Hopkinton.  Married Susan B. Osborn, Nov. 15, 1853.
EMILY E. BARBEPR, born Jan. 1, 1831.  Lives in Hopkinton.  Married Homer Gibbs, May 3, 1854.




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OCHILDREN OF EZEKIEL DAY ROCKWOOD.
Ezekiel Day Rockwood, born Feb. 23, 1802. Lives
in Southboro'.  Married Ann S. Williams, April 1828.
Charles Henry Rockwood, born April.3, 1829.
Alfred Elliot    "     born April 28, 1833.
Edward Paayson1  born Aug. 7, 1835.
Justin Edwards    "    born Oct. 5, 1839.
Ezekiel Day Rockwood, in youth and early manhood
experienced many of the trials of life.  Its shady side
was emphatically his.  But the tide of his affairs seem
now to have turned, and all bespeaks prosperity.  He
has wealth, honor, contentment and godliness, which is
great gain.  Moreover he possesses -the virtues of benevolence and hospitality.
F  OUTH  GE   E  ATION.
JOANNA D. ROCKWOOD, born July 23, 1804. Lives in
Holliston.  Married Horatia N. Johnson, April 1832.
0 — o a
FIFTH  GE11 ER ATI ON.
CHILDE~N OP NATbHAN. ROCKWOOD.
NATHAN F. ROCKWOOD, born Sept. 14, 1806. Lived
in New York City. Married Lucretia Cox, July 28,
1841. Died Sept. 16, 1851.




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TMary Louisa Rockwood, born June 23, 1842.
Emma Frances  "        born Jan. 3, 1844.
Ida Olive       "       born Niov. 26, 1845.
Adelaide Sophia "      born Oct. 18, 1847.
Charles Edgar   "      born Jan. 11, 1850.
The tolling of the bell, occasioned by the death of
Nathan F. Rockwood, cast an unwonted gloom over surviving brothers and sisters.  By his removal his widow
was left to mourn the loss of a kind and confiding partner, and his children, a good father.  The community
also feel his loss, for he was a valuable citizen.  He
was emphatically a friend to the poor and to those who
were laboring under pecuniary  embarrassment.  tie
had an active and benevolent spirit, and verily "cast
his bread upon the waters," and the promise annexed is
being verified to his mourning widow.   During his
sickness he looked forward to death with composed resignation.
We trust the day of his dissolution found him in the
mansions of the blest in heaven.
"There is a calm for those who weep
A rest for weary pilgrims found;
And while the mouldering ashes sleep
Low in the ground;
"The soul of origin divine,
God's glorious image freed from clay,
In heaven's eternal sphere shall shine,
A star of day!"
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FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF SOPHIA ROCKWOOD.
Sophia Rockwood born May 21, 1810.  Lives in
Worcester. Married Charles Ager, 1833.
Charles Ager, jr.,   born March 28, 1834.
Lizzie Nelson Ager,   born Nov. 1, 1849.
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHARLOTTE ROCKWOOD, born May 12, 1812.  Lives
in Hopkinton.  Married William Bemis, Dec. 22, 1852.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF FANNY W. ROCIKWOOD.
FANNY W. ROCKWOOD, born July 9, 1814. Lived in
Worcester.  Married Henry Fairbanks, May 17, 1836.
Died Oct. 4, 18g3.
Frederick Agustin Fairbanks, born Apr. 10, 1838-died
May 1, 1844.
Helen Fairbanks, born Aug. 16, 1839-died Apr. 19,'44.
Caroline Louisa"  born Aug. 16, 1839-died Nov. 5,'39.
Herbert Henry "  born March 23, 1847.
Frederick Walter " born Jan. 31, 1850.




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We trust Mrs. Fairbanks died the death of a Christian. It is delightful to contemplate a departed spirit
when we are assured that it is in heavenly mansions
in company with Christ and his chosen ones. "Death
does not cancel the great bond that holds commingling
spirits." This consideration should lift us above earthly
things, and aid us to walk softly before God.
Bunyan has described the Christian pilgrimage of our
departed relative. The Parchment Roll was her lamp
and light, though she was not unfrequently impeded in
her course by Apolyon and his legion. When she was
crossing the deep river of death, the promise of Christ
was verified to her: " When thou passest through the
waters I will be with thee, and through the rivers they
shall not overflow thee." Her last words were, " peace,
peace."
F OURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP NA-HUMI ROCKWOOD.
NAHIUM ROCKWOOD, born Oct. 8, 1775. Lived in
Leicester. Married Elizabeth Newton, April 3, 1799.
Died Dec. 26, 1853.
Mary Rockwood, born Apr. 12, 1801 —died Aug. 1, 1854.
Ursula Cutler Rockwood,  born Jan. 16, 1804.
Elizabeth Newton  "    born Nov. 11, 1807.
Timothy Parker   "     born Jan. 19, 1812.
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Nahllu   Rockwood became a resident of Leicester
about the year 1500.  I have learned but a single
incident of his life, prior to 1810.  It was related to me
by one of his brothers, who has since gone home to his rest
in heaven.  On a certain occasion he heaped his corn to
save toll wvhen he measured it for the miller, and this so
tormented him, that it was the means of his conversion.
The following testimonial to Nahum Rockwood, dated
July 13, 1855, was cheerfully given to his relatives by
John Nelson, D.D., whose intercourse with the deceased
was intimate and cordial for a period of more than
forty years:DEA. NAHUMI ROCxKWOOD,  died in Leicester Dec. 26,
1853, aged 78 years, 4 months and 18 days.  IIe was a
thriving and active farlmer, always industrious and always the
fiiend of good order.  Ile was much respected as a neighbor nd citizen.  His integrity in every situation was unimpeached. H-ce had the confidence of all. In his own affairs
and in the affairs of the public, so far as he was concerned in
them, he was remarkably intent on having everything done
riglht and done promptly.  He was received as a member of
the church November 5, 1810, and was chosen as one of the
deacons in April of the next year, 1811. This office in the
church he sustained with much fidelity till the close of life;
was also appointed to nmany important and honorable town
offices —all of' which, he well and fcithf Ully sustained. In
his family, as a husband and father, he wTas provident, kind
and exenmplary. As a Christian, Dea. Rockwood was sound
in faith and devoted. HIe had warmth of feeling and zeal in
promoting the cause of Christ. "Blessed are the dead that
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Mary, the daughter of Nahum Rockwood, was peculiarly
tender and sympathetic in her feelings. Many a weary hour
has she spent by the bedside of the sick, always ready to lend
a helping hand to those that were in affliction. She gathered
around her a large circle of friends, who greatly loved her
while she lived, and greatly lamented her death. Her last
sickness was severe and protracted, which she bore with
Christian patience and resignation.  During several weeks
previous to her departure, it seemed to her friends that death
had lost its sting, and that she had already commenced her
entrance upon the blissful realities of a better world. When
the last hour did come, she peacefully took leave of her
friends, to be with earth and earthly things no more forever.
"She died at twilight - at the close
Of a bright summer's day,
As nature sunk in calm repose,
Her spirit passed away.'' At twilight - as the earth shut out
The sun's last lingering ray,
Her spirit bathed in heavenly light
Passed joyously away."
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP URSULA C. ROCKWOOD.
URSULA  C. ROCKWOOD, born Jan. 16, 1804.  Lived
in Leicester. Married Edwin Waite, 1825. Died May
21, 1838.
Mary Emeline Waite,  born Sep. 12, 1828.
Phebe Whittemore "   born April 27, 1832.




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CHILD OF ELIZABETH N. ROCKWOOD.
Elizabeth N. Rockwood, born Nov. 11, 1807. Lives
in Leicester. Married Elijah Harkness, 1827.
Emma Agustin Harkness, born Jan. 8, 1845-died Jan.
8, 1847.
CHILDREN OF TIMOTHY P. ROCKWOOD.
Timothy P. Rockword, born Jan. 19, 1812. Lived
in Leicester. Married Rebecca Draper, May 3, 1836.
Died Sept. 2, 1851.
Cornelia Elizabeth Rockwood, born April 12, 1838.
Edward Payson      "       born Oct. 28, 1840.
Mary Eliza         "       born Dec. 26, 1846.
Louisa Maria       "       born March 16, 1850.
Timothy P. Rockwood died the death of the Christian, much lamented by all who knew him.
CHILD OF MILTON  ROCKWOOD.
Milton Rockwood, born Oct. 14, 1819. Lives in Leicester. Married Susan Elliot, June 5, 1843.
Edwin Waite Rockwood,    born June 8, 1848.
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FOURTH G:ENERATION.
CHILDREN OP WILLIAM  ROCIKWOOD.
WILLIAM ROCKWOOD, born Nov. 13, 1777. Lived in
Holliston. Married Mary Burnap, March 31, 1803.
Died March 7, 1848.
William Eaton Rockwood,  born MIarch 11, 1807.
Mary Morse    c;       born Mlarch 25, 1811.
Col. William Rockwood was the third son of Timothy
Rockwood. Resided in Holliston until 1809, then removed to Hopkinton, where he lived 9 years. While
there, was much in the service of the town, discharging the duties of many of its principal offices.
In 1818, he returned to Holliston, and located himself upon the homestead of his father, Timothy, which
joined the school-house in district number two.  He
possessed, in a large degree, disinterestedness and kindliness of character. Thelatter trait being prominently
exemplified towards the school-children of the district,
who, in term-time, one would be more than half ready
to conclude he had adopted as his own. This course he
pursued till the close of life. Members of school district number two in his day, will long revere his memory.
He was a strenuous advocate of most of the educational,
social, and political reforms of the day. Be remembered the poor. They ever found in him a friendgood advice and " material aid " being wisely blended.




The Hollistonians loved and respected him -he was
elected by them to officiate in many responsible and
trustworthy offices, from 1820 to 1840. He also took
much interest in military affairs, which was a high honor
in his day.
Upon his tombstone are the following words: "Blessed
is he that considereth the poor, the Lord will deliver
him in time of trouble."
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP WT. -E. ROCKWOOD.
WILLIAM E. ROCKWOOD, born March 11, 1807. Lived
in Holliston. Married Elizabeth Daniels, May 16, 1833.
Died June 15, 1836.
Edward Everett Rockwood, born June 1834.
Mary Elizabeth    "     died June 22, 1836.
Edward Everett   "      died Oct. 2, 1855.
William E. Rockwood died of lingering consumption,
aged 29.
CHILD OF DIARY MI. ROCEKW03O)De
Mary M. Rockwood, born March 25, 1811. Lives
in Holliston. Married John Fisk, May 11, 1831.
Elbridge Burnap Fisk, born Oct. 289 1832-died June 9,
1843, aged 10 years and 7 months.




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Mr. and Mrs. Fisk are active and exemplary members of the Methodist Church. They have an adopted
son, John Noble York Fisk, born Jan. 13, 1846.
FOURTH  GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF AARON ROCKWOOD.
AARON ROCKWOOD, born Oct. 28, 1779. Married
Milly Watkins, 1801. Died Aug. 9, 1827.
Newell Rockwood, born July 11, 1801.
Mary Ann    " born Feb. 8, 1805.
Aaron Watkins " born May 2, 1807.
Caroline     " born Feb. 8, 1810-died Mar. 16, 1824.
Milly Parker  " born Aug. 4, 1812-died July 9, 1824.
Ezra Brown   " born Dec. 29, 1816.
Harriet Atwood" born May 25, 1821.
Sabrina Morse " born March 25, 1823.
Aaron Rockwood, soon after marriage, located in
Medway. Subsequently he lived in Bellingham and
Franklin. When in Medway he was somewhat active
in town and  nmilitary duties. Prior to his death he
lived in I;bpkinton, where he died.
Milly W., wife of Aaron Rockwood, died in Holliston,
Aug. 22, 1841. Their graves, together with two of
their children, are to be found in a remote part of the
old Cemetery at West Medway.




FIFTH GENERATION.
CHIILDREN OP NEWELL ROCKWOOD.
NEWELL ROCKWOOD, born July 11, 1801. Lives in
Holliston. Married Ann S. Winter, April 20, 1823.
Ann S. Rockwood, died August, 1:824.
Newell Rockwood, married Sukey Leland, March, 12,
1826.
Ann Sophia Rockwood,    born Dec. 10, 1827.
George Leland  "        born Dec. 9, 1829.
Sukey L., wife of Newell Rockwood, died Dec. 28,
1829.
Newell Rockwood, married Sarah Smith, Oct. 6, 1830.
Sarah Jemima Rockwood, born Oct. 17,1831, died Nov. 24'33.
SIXTH GENERATION.
CHILD OP ANNE S. ROCKWOOD.
ANNE -S. ROCKWOOD, born Dec. 10, 1827. Married
George F. Smith, 1845.
Martha Jane Smith, born 1845-died May, 1846.
George F. Smith, died Aug., 1846.




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FIFTH  GENERATION.
ANNE S, SMITH.
ANNE S. SMITH, married Nathan II. Johnson, June,
1847.
Nathan HI. Johnson, died Dec. 1851.
Anne S. Johnson, married Gilbert Lackey, Aug. 1854.
Lives in Needham..-..
SIXTH  GE 1  E  ATIO N.
CHILD OP GEORGE L. ROCKWIOOD.
GEORGE L. ROCKWOOD, born Dec. 9, 1829. Lives in
Westboro'. Married Amanda M. Johnson, Aug. 28,
1851.
Irene Gertrude Rockwood,   born Oct. 22, 1853.
FIFTH GE]NERATION.
CHILDREN OF NIARY ANN ROCKWOOD.
MARY ANN RCKWOOD, born Feb. 8, 1805. Lives in
West- Medway. Married Simeon Fisher, 1824.
Caroline Rockwood Fisher, born 1825.
George Simeon Fisher, born Sept. 1828.
Elias Thayer    " born Aug. 13, 1835, died Mar. 8,'37.
Milly Ann       " born Nov. 24, 1837.
Willard Pierce   " born Oct. 2, 1842.




SIXTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP CAROLINE IL PFISHER.
CAROLINE R. FISHER, born in 1825. Lived in Holliston. Married Mellen C. Bragg, Oct. 17, 1843. Died
in Holliston, Sept. 12, 1849.
Elizabeth Caroline Bragg, born Aug. 19, 1844.
John Fisher Bragg, born Aug. 2, 1845.
Irene Parkhurst " born Aug. 22, 1846, died Sep. 22, 1849.
" Mrs. Bragg was an exemplary woman, an affectionate
wife, and tender mother. Her abseice is keenly felt
in the domestic circle from which she was so suddenly
removed. A large concourse of mourners followed her
remains to their resting-place, after receiving the consolations of the gospel from the Rev. Dr. Ide, of Medway."
CHILDREN OF GEORGE S. FISHER.
GEORGE S. FISHER, born. Sept. 1828. Lives in Hiolliston. Married Mira A. Babcock, Nov. 22, 1852.
Abby Maria Fisher,    born May 26, 1853.
Carrie Louise  "      born July 2, 1855.




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FIFTH  GEN ERATION.
CHILDR)]EN OP AARON W. ROCKcWOOD.
AARON W. ROCKWOOD, born May 2, 1807. Lives in
Boston. Married Almira Cobb, April 1830.
Angeline Almira Rockwood,  born March, 1833.
Jane Matilda    "        born Sept. 14, 1840.
Aaron W. Rockwood has been keeper of a public house
in Wrentham and Medway, and more subsequently in
Boston, of the Old Lamb Tavern and Fountain House.
He is of fearful temperament, and judges by the report
of his family that his friends may think the Rockwood
race on the decline. Hopes, however, that he shall be
able to give the location of grand-chidren in the next
number -a twig from the old stock.
FOURTH GENERATION.
EZRA B. ROCIWOOD, born Dec. 29, 1816. Lives in
Fitchburg. Married Hannah R. Sargent, Dec. 25, 1846.
Hannah R., wife of Ezra B. Rockwood, died of consumption in Fitchburg, March 15, 1854. She was interred at Orford, N. H., the place of her nativity.
Ezra B. Rockwood is a self-made man, and is in
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FIFTH  GENER ATION.
CHILDREN OP HARRIET A. ROCKWOOD.
HARRIET A. ROCKWOOD, born May 25, 1821. Lives
in Ashland. Married Addison Warfield, May 13, 1840.
Harriet Milly Warfield,born May 7, 1841, died June 28, 1841.
Elias Addison    "  born July 15, 1842, " Feb. 6, 1845.
Aaron Rockwood "  born July 20, 1846.
Amanda Watkins, "  born May 20, 1849.
FOURTH GENERATION.
SABRINA M. ROCKWOOD, born March 25, 1823. Lives
in Holliston. Married Amory Cutler, Jan. 10, 1852.
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP SOPHIA ROCKWOOD.
SOPHIA RocKWooD, born Oct. 12, 1782. Lived in Holliston. Married Abner Holbrook, July 5, 1801. Died
May 17, 1849.
Almira Holbrook, born Nov. 13, 1802.
Joanna    "   born July 11, 1805-died Feb. 26, 1809.
Abner Holbrook, died Dec. 2, 1806.  Sophia R.
Holbrook, married Martin Cutler, 1810.
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Simeon Cutler,        born July 12, 1811.
Betsey Mellen Cutler,  born April 18, 1813.
Abner Holbrook  "    born May 7, 1815.
Josephus Wheaton "    born Feb. 19, 1817.
Martin Luther   "'   born Oct. 16, 1819.
Timothy Rockwood"    born May 3, 1822.
Mrs. Cutler was industrious and enterprising. She
united with the Congregational Church, in Holliston, in
1827, under the ministry of Rev. Charles Fitch.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN  OP ALYfIRA HOLBROOK.
ALMIRA HOLBROOK, born November 13, 1802. Lives
in Holliston.  Married Appleton Bridges, 1823.
Adeline Bridges, born Dec. 30, 1823.
Alpheus Bridges born Sep. 27, 1825.
Joanna Holbrook" born Jan. 13, 1828-died June 14,1847.
Clarissa Jane   " born May 22, 1830.
Mary Ann       " born May 4, 1832.
Appleton       " born Sep. 6, 1835-died Sep. 9, 1837.
Maranda Smith " born Sep. 5, 1838.
Emeline Augusta" born July 15, 1841.
Mr. Bridges has been an invalid, nearly six years,
besides, he is almost blind. Mrs. Bridges is provident
and resolute —will do him good, and not evil all the
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SIXTH  GENERATION.,
CHILDREN OF ADEI.LINE BRIDGES.
ADALINTE BRIDGES, born Dec. 80, 1823. Lives in
Holliston. Married Everett Smith, Dec. 8, 1844.
Albert Bridges Smith,  born Nov. 25, 1845.
Abby Joanna    "       born May 14, 1851.
FIFTH GENERATION.
ALPHE.US BRIDGES.
ALPHEUS BRIDGES, born Sep. 27, 1825.  Lives in
Holliston. Married Adelia M. Bailey, Nov. 28, 1849.
SIXTH  GENERATION.
CHILD OF CLARISSA- J. BRIDGES.
CLARISSA J. BRIDGES, born, May 22, 1830. Lives in
Hopkinton. Married Charles Watkins, Nov. 14, 1849.
Herbert Eugene Watkins,   born Dec. 16, 1850.
CHILDREN OF NMARY ANN BRIDGES.
MARY ANN BRIDGES, born May 4, 1832. Lives in
Norwich, Ct. Married John H. Hough, Mar. 13, 1851.
George Appleton Hough, born Jan. 21, 1852, died Apr. 10,'54.
Dwight Hinkley   "  born Sep. 6, 1854.




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FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILD OF SIIEON  CUTLER.
SIMEON CUTLER, born July 12, 1811. Lives in Iolo
liston. Married Mary Jane Nourse, Nov. 7, 1839.
Sarah Jane Cutler,   born July 31, 1842.
CHILDREN OP ABNER H. CUTLER.
ABNER H. CUTLER, born May 7, 1815.  Lives in
Holliston. Married Persis Wardsworth, May 9, 1839.
Sophia Cutler, born: Feb. 21, 1840-died Jan. 3, 1842.
Lorenzo "    born June 14, 1845.
Albion Martin "born Dec. 11, 1849.
CHILD OF JOSEPHUS W. CUTLER.
JOSEPHUS W. CUTLER, born Feb. 19, 1817. Lives in
HIolliston. Married Phila E. Pierce, June 16, 1842.
Mary Helen Cutler,    born Nov. 28, 1844.
CHILD  OP  MiARTIN L CUTLER.
MARTIN L. CUTLER, born Oct. 16, 1819. Lives in
Albany, New York. Married Maria A. Salisbury', May
20, 1851.
Walter S. Cutler,     born Oct. 14, 1853.




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CHILD OP TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD CUTLER.
TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD CUTLER, born May 3, 1822.
Lives in Albany, New York. Married Rebecca Hillman, July 21, 1850.
Ida Sophia Cutler,    born Oct. 6, 1851.
Rebecca H., wife of Timothy R. Cutler, died suddenly, Dec. 21, 1853.
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP EZRA ROCKWOOD.
EzRA ROCKWOOD, born Nov. 5, 1784. Lived in Hopkinton. Married Polly Stone, 1808. Died suddenly,
May 1, 1850.
Joann Rockwood,    born 1809.
Appleton   "      born 1811-died 1812.
Amos      "       born 1813-died 1814.
Sewall    "       born 1815-died 1815.
Ezra B.   "       born 1816.
Polly S., wife of Ezra Rockwood, died 1817.
Ezra Rockwood, married Betsey Stone, 1818.
Nathan Perry Rockwood,   born 1819.
The following- sketch of the life of Ezra Rockwood,
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Private worth alone attracts but little attention from the
mass of the world. It is seldom recognized unless associated
with learning, riches or heroism. Humble piety, for the most
part, is unseen and unknown beyond a limited sphere. Its
influence, like the fragrance of flowers in some sequestered
dell, seems to spend itself on the desert air. Yet, like that
very fragrance wafted by the breeze over the hills and plains,
it is often carried by the Spirit of God to distant regions.
And although its origin is unknown and unhonored by men,
its effect is to counteract the moral contagions and alleviate
the sorrows of mankind. While, therefore, our vanity may
crave the show of riches, and our ambition the celebrity of rank
for a departed friend, our pure Christian affection is satisfied
with his genuine moral goodness. It is enough to be able to
say of him, with truth and confidence, that he was a good man.
Such a man was Mr. Ezra Rockwood. He pursued, with
much credit to himself, the high and honorable calling of a
New England farmer. And his house and premises were
always a pattern of neatness and order, that rendered them a
delightful resort for his friends, He possessed a naturally
mild and amiable disposition. Consequently he lived at peace
with his neighbors, and was universally respected as a citizen
by his townsmen. He was a kind and faithful husband; a
judicious and affectionate father: and before he made any
public profession of religion he was puritanic in the government of his family. lie required of its members a strict
observance of the annual Fast and Thanksgiving, as well as
the weekly Sabbath. If they could go to town meetings and
attend to their usual business, he would take no excuse for
their absence from the sanctuary: and if the rain was likely
to injure their best apparel, they must put on an inferior suit.
He was a good parishioner. He was the fast friend of his
minister, to whom he frequently manifested his attachment
by substantial tokens of friendship. Few did more in this
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riably the firm  supporter of the common interests of the
parish. He, from principle, always shared its responsibilities
as an active member. He never "signed off" to get rid of
his taxes, or because his notions or personal wishes could not
always be gratified.
But the crowning excellence of his character consisted in
his unobtrusive and consistent piety, He united with the
the Congregational Church in Hopkinton in 1832, at the age
of 48. He never put himself forward, neither did he lag behind. He sought no office, but was content with the portion
that providence assigned him. He was habitually honest in
his dealings and business matters. Seldom, if ever, was there
a charge of immorality brought against him. Integrity, with
him, was an essential and practical Christian virtue. He
never calumniated, yet he was quick to see and mourn over
moral delinquencies wherever exhibited.
He loved the worship of his Maker. Though he lived two
miles from the sanctuary, his seat was seldom vacant. He
was an attentive listener to the word. He was generally also
in his place at the conference meeting. His own house, too,
was always open for the meeting for social prayer: and
whether delegate or not, it was his custom, unless providentially
hindered, to attend the semiannual meetings of the " Conference of Churches," and other public religious bodies in his
neighborhood. Thus he kept himself informed of the Christian enterprises of his times.
In short, MIr. Rockwood's religious sentiments, sympathies
and general conduct were right and Christian. He was on
the right side in questions that involved the great interests of
morality, humanity and the Church of Christ. While he
manifested no lack of independence, he was pliable and reasonable. Indeed, there are few to whom we. may, with more
propriety, apply the words of the apostle, " pure, peaceable,
gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.;"




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FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDRN OP JOANN ROCKWOOD.
JOANN ROCKWOOD, born 1809. Lives in Hopkinton.
Married Aaron Adams, 1828.
Amos Rockwood Adams, born 1830.
Mary E.        "     born 1833.
Sabrina        "    born Oct. 6, 1834.
Eda            "     "Sep. 8,1840-died Oct. 1, 1840.
Henry           "     born Oct. 18, 1841.
SIXTH GENERATION.
CHILD O IOr ARtY E. ADAMIf8.
MARY E. ADAmS, born 1833. Lives in Jay, Me.
Married Solomon N. Keyes, May 12, 1852.
Joana Rockwood Keyes,  born March 10, 1853.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP EZRA B. ROCKWOOD.
EZRA B. ROCKWOOD, born in 1816.  Lives in Ashland.  Married Esther M. Davenport, May 16, 1839.




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Polly Stone Rockwood,    born Dec. 11, 1840.
Sarah Elizabeth "       born March 4, 1843.
Maria Louisa   "        born Aug. 12, 1845.
Abbie Olivia   "         born Sep. 9, 1847.
Emily F.      "         born Oct. 14, 1851.
CHILDREN  OF NATHAN P. ROCKWOOD.
NATHAN P. ROCKWOOD, born 1819. Lives in New
York City. Married Mary A. Eames, April 8, 1845.
Cyrus Perry Rockwood, born Aug. 22, 1847.
Mary Eloise,   " born July 19, 1849-died Dec. 4, 1851
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN  OF MIILLY ROCKWOOD.
MILLY ROCKWOOD, born Dec. 28, 1786.  Married
Elihu Whiting, April 7, 1808. Died Aug. 1, 1839.
Lived in Barre.
Emeline Whiting,        born Sept., 1810.
Winm. Rockwood "       born Dec. 1814.
Elihu Whiting, died Nov. 11, 1838, aged 54.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF EFIELINE WHITING.
EMELINE WHITING, born Sept., 1810. Married Hiram Harwood, April 2, 1832. Lives in Barre.




Leanlder Harwood,        born Aug. 10, 1834.
Amos Whiting Harwood,  born June 4, 1838.
Iiram Sibley      "      born July 27, 1845.
CHILDRlEN  OP WILLIATI WHITING.
WILLIAM WHITING, born Dec., 1814. Married Betsey
Green, April 2, 1835. Lives in Barre.
Harriet Augusta Whiting,    born May 18, 1836.
Olive Jane       "         born May 27, 1840.
Albert Elmon     "          born Aug. 15, 1846.
F O URTH  G E liE R A T I O N.
CHILDREN OF TIMOTHY:ROCKWOOD.
TIMOTHY ROCIKWOOD, born Jan. 17, 1789. Lived in
Holliston.  Married Polly Chamberlain, 3May 9, 1811.
Died June 17, 1855.
Angeline Rockwood, born Sept 11, 1812.
Catherine       "   born Nov. 22, 1813.
Josephus Wheaton"  " Sep. 9, 1816-died Oct. 13, 1842.
Polly C., wife of Timothy Rockwood, died July 18,
1821.
Timothy Rockwood, married Nancy Adams, 1822.
Benjamin Adams Rockwood, born Aug., 1823.
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A short time previous to the death of Timothy Rockwood, he was asked if he had any communication to his
relatives which he wished to convey to them  through
this book, (which was then in course of preparation.)
"Oh yes," he replied with great effort, "but you
are too late."  In great weakness, and in broken
accents he then further said,'" my desire is, that they
all may be made partakers of Christ's salvation."  His
earnest countenance betokened that he had more to say,
but he was too near the spirit land. A large circle of
relatives and friends followed his remains to the grave.
The following is the first of three verses, sung at
his funeral before the sermon, from  "Watts's Select
Hymns."  Hymn 453.
[TUNE - Gethsemane.]' Lo! the prisoner is released,
Lightened of his fleshly load;
Where the weary are at rest,
He is gathered to l,is God."
The following sketch of the life and character of
Timothy Rockwood, is an extract from  the sermon
preached at his funeral.  It was kindly furnished by
his pastor, J. T. Tucker, D.D., of Holliston.
DEACON TIMOTHY ROCK WOOD).
The life of our deceased fellow-citizen and brother, Dea.
Timothy Rockwood, was passed and terminated in this town
of his nativity. He was born in 1789. His parents, though
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views of truth, which they inculcated in the family after the
methods then prevalent throughout this region; adhereing,
moreover, in the general training of their children to the
severe, yet wholesome simplicity of the former New England
culture. Thus, at twenty years of age, our friend was sharply
reproved by his father for going out on Sunday to take a
pleasure-walk. This will show us where we have drifted
from with respect to both the fourth and fifth commandments. Without endorsing by this remark all the opinions
of that age, I wish to say,. n passing, that we have fallen
into a very lax habit as to the restraining of the young from
Sabbath-recreations, and that we have subsided yet more
from the true idea of filial subjection to parental authority.
Our young men and maidens contrive to slip the yoke considerably sooner, in too many cases, than the second decade.
The consequences are manifestly and manifoldly ruinous.
This must not be held as indicating any lack of spirit in the
youth of that day.  Our friend's opening manhood was
marked by rather an unusual development of personal activity. His temperament was lively, energetic, tending decidedly to a leading influence in matters of social interest, as
for example, in military affairs to which he was considerably
devoted, and in which he obtained a somewhat early promotion. I mention this, because it stands in quite peculiar connection with his conversion to Christ. The circumstances of
this change in his life were these: He was 32 years old. It
was the night after a large military t arade. He had returned
home fatigued with the excitements of the day and had retired
to rest. After awhile a voice awoke him, which he was-greatly
surprised to find was that of his wife now dead, praying earnestly by his bedside for his salvation. She had been brought
under conviction of sin, and had, about a fortnight before, found
peace in believing; but this was his first knowledge of her
religious solicitude. That was a solemn voice, in the hushed
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band's soul at the end of this day of noise and temptation.
Perhaps her heart told her that there was more than common
need to pray for him whose pathway was entering perilously
the enemy's land. That night was the turning-point of his
career.
This unexpected discovery of his wife's conversion aroused
him-to a deep personal anxiety for his own salvation. But
he made no disclosure of his concern of mind.  For two
weeks he was in great trouble of heart, wandering away from
his employment into the woods several times a day for prayer,
suffering severely under a consciousness of guilt and ruin,
struggling now against God, and now after him. An old
tree, beside which these petitions were mostly offered, he long
remembered and cherished as the only earthly witness of his
griefs and fears. But the light dawned in a few weeks, and
it dawned clearly. This was in the year 1821, under the
pastorate of the Rev. Josephus Wheaton.
Times were very different then from now. There were
but eleven male members in this church.  Conversions were
infrequent.  These, of two active, influential, middle-aged
persons, produced no small sensation in this then quiet village,
and several additional cases of the same kind followed quite
closely. Mr. Rockwood and his wife in a few months made
a public profession of their faith in Christ. The heart of
their beloved pastor was encouraged, and his hands were
strengthened. The Monday morning after that event, our
brother commenced household devotions -an act which required some decision, as he had a large family of workmen
and apprentices, who, however, habitually and cheerfully
attended these exercises. I may here mention, that though
his father did not belong to the church, he had -maintained
this domestic practice also.  Thus doubtlessly making the
duty still more obvious to the now-professing son. How beautiful this fireside worship of God, hallowing the sacred pleasure of home from generation to generation!




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Our brother was elected to the office of deacon in this
church, Sept. 27, 1830. His character as a Christian was of
a strong and reliable cast; a little stern, it may be, compared
with the present prevailing type, yet none the worse, perhaps,
for that. The vigorous promptness of his natural manhood
infused his piety with a resembling energy, and made him
decided in counsel and firm in action. He was not a man of
half views or measures where the church was concerned.
It was with him  habitually a paramount object of consideratiol.  He greatly valued its institutions, its ordinances,
discipline, and means of grace. He felt a kind of ecclesiastical responsibility and sense of honor - a soldier-like charge,
I may say, with reference to the defence and welfare of the
church, which is not so common as is desirable, among even
those who bear its official trusts. Hence he was a good
helper in the Lord, a substantial arm to lean upon, a laborer
steadily at his post and well prepared for effective service.
Not a little of this effectiveness came fromn  our brother's
well-considered acquaintance with religious truth and duty.
He was a very Scriptural Christian. He had studied the
Bible with care and success as revealing both doctrinally and
practically the will of God. He knew what was in it, and
where it was to be found. Nothing was pleasanter to him
than to teach a Bible-class; and this he did quite up to his
last sickness. He was qualified to give instruction out of the
Sacred Word, for it had been his teacher. It had taught him
his theology more than had any human system of philosophy.
He was well versed, also, in the principles and practice of
church-government and order; and had a reason to give for
the external faith which he loved and administered, as well as
for the inward trust which he reposed in God.
Dea. Rockwood was esteemed and honored as a citizen.
Very many lads were trained by him to mechanical industry,
who have lived to be thankful for the strict vigilance with
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his business pursuits, he passed the ordeal of ill-fortune as
uninjured as is perhaps to be expected in a world like this. He
was a sympathising and helpful neighbor; a public-spirited and
ready co-operator in social progress. Afflicted with ill-health
through a large part of his days, bringing on a premature old
age, he nevertheless has been one of our most busy and useful men, accomplishing an amount of labor surpassed by but
a few.
For a year past a slow, consuming disease leas been taking
down his mortal tabernacle.  This final sickness was with our
brother a season of thoughtful, solemn setting lhis house in
order for the summons of death. Relieved of all worldly
anxieties through a kind providence for which he often expressed a deep thankfulness, he had little to do but to prepare
for the expected change and then to wait for it with patient
hope. In those quiet months, suffering from no distressful
pains, and with a reason unclouded to the last, he deliberately
went over the experience'of his Christian life; sounded
again the foundation on which it was built;took up the
great elemental doctrines of his faith and loxe and recstudied
them  prayerfully in the awful presence of eternity. The
result was'satisfactory.  The whole structure of his piety
gained strength and confidence from this review. His soul
enjoyed a steadfast, tranquil rest in the promises of God.
Conscious of many sins and deep unworthiness, he was
enabled' to realize the joy of forgiveness and acceptance
through the Redeemer. His remnant on earth was blessed
to the end with this unruffled peace in God. At length too
feeble for any other religious exercise, he was reduced to a
silent communion with heaven in mental devotion and the
memory of familiar passoges of the Bible.  His patience did
not fail him; yet the last few weeks were a longing to depart
from the wearisomeness of extremne debility, and to be with
Christ. I'e died in unfailing hope, on MNonday, the 18th
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You who here mourn his loss, the widowed companion of
his last thirty years, his children, grand-children, and those
who are'bereaved of a dear brother and valued friend - you
need no further proof than his living and his dying days to
assure you that "precious in the sight of the Lord" has been
his death. He has finished his work; he has entered into
rest. The consolations of God which sustained his soul are
left to support and comfort you to-day around his grave.
Draw largely upon them. Your venerated relative is gone;
but Christ and the promises endure; the covenant, on which
his trust was planted, can also secure you in God's eternal
love. Your dust will soon sleep beside his in yonder place of
sepulchres, - room near there awaits you, where a long line
of your ancestry has returned to clay. So through the faith
which saved him may your spirits find room and habitation
near his mansion, in heaven, when a few more suns have set,
if you will but follow him as he followed Christ.
Another pillar, too, of our earthly temple of the Lord is
removed to stand henceforth in " the house not made with
hands."  That familiar form, so long accustomed to wait on
the church below, with the sacred vessels of the sanctuary
will no more minister along these aisles, will no more give us
aid and counsel in watching the Lord's flock in these pastures
of his grace. He has gone to meet the pastors, and deacons,
and members of this church, who have gone before, to report,
perhaps, how God is loved and served in this his ancient
dwelling-place; to sit at their table and Christ's in the New
Jerusalem; to make another sainted worshipper before the
throne of the Lamb. Richly are we represented there. How
is Christ and heaven represented here? Would that we
knew it as we should, that this communion of Christians is the
repository of God's choicest grace, to be disbursed through
prayer and holy faithfulness to all the living dying ones around
us. Here does he gather the costliest treasures of his mercy
to be distributed to all the needy by his people's consecrated




hands. And as another and another of these active hands
and loving hearts are palsied, stilled in death, He calls us
who should never call in vain, to do with the more diligence
what remains for us to do, ere our sun set also in the night
which shall have no earthly norning.
The following is the first of four verses of the funeral
hymn, sung at the close of the sermon, from  6' Watts'
Select Hymns."  Hymn 231.
[TUNE - Bristol.]
" inveil thy bosom faithful tomb,
Take this new treasure to thy trust,
And give these sacred relies room
To seek a slumber in the dust."
FIFTH GENiERATION.
CHILDREN  OF ANGELINE ROCKWOOD.
ANGELINE ROCKWOOD, born Sept 11, 1812.  Lives in
Holliston.  Married Benjamin Hoffman, April 7, 1835,
Mary Maria Hoffman, born June 9, 1836.
George Storrs         " July 7, 1838 —died Aug. 28, 1839.
George Rockwood  "   " Oct. 8, 1840.
Josephus Rockwood   " c Nov. 7, 1845.
MIARY  XV. HOFFM:I AN.
MARY M. HorrIAur, married George Bartlett, Jan
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CHILD  OP CATHERINE  ROCKWOOD
CATHERINE ROCKWOOD, born Nov. 22, 1813.  Lived
in iHolliston.  Married Seth C. Hawes, Oct. 24, 1833.
Died Feb. 25, 1837.
William Rockwoocl Hawes,   born Feb. 10, 1837
CHILDREN  OP BENJ. A. A. ROCKWOOD.
BENJ. A. ROCKWOOD, born Aug. 1823.  Lives in
Holliston.  Married Adelia P. Payson, Nov. 25, 1847.
Helen Maria Rockwood,    born Aug. 29, 1849.
Josephine Eliza    "      born Dec. 8, 1850.
Anna Louisa               born June 25, 1852.
Adelia Frances    "       born March 26, 1854.
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF CALVIN RElOOKWOOD.
CALVIN RoCKWooD, born June 3, 1792.  Lives in
Holliston.  Married Louisa How, April 9, 1813.
Charles Rockwood, born June 28, 1814.
MIargaret Parker"  " March 16, 1816.
Martin Brown   "  " Nov. 24, 1817.
Jerusha Burnet  "  "July 12, 1819.
Louisa         "  " June 22, 1821.
Calvin        "jr.," July 10, 1823.
Nancy How       "  " Aug. 24, 1826-died Dec. 1847.
Mille W~hiting   "  " April 13, 1828 —died Jan. 1, 1833.
Laura Matilda   "  " May 20, 1830.
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Calvin Rockwood is the youngest and only surviving
child of Timothy Rockwood, born in 1751.  Since Aug.
11, 1827, he has followed both his parents, six brothers,
two sisters, and five beloved children to their last resting-place. Their ages ranged from five to eighty years.
"IHis eyes have seen the rosy light
Of ycuth's soft cheek decay,
And fate descend in sudden night
On manhood's middle day."
His eyes have seen three precious ones
In girlhood's bliss and bloom,
Their bright, serene, unclouded suns
Go down in death at noon.
His eyes have seen the steps of age
Halt feebly to the tomb; —'T is Christ can all his griefs assuage,
And lead him to his home.
Mr. Rockwood has been regarded as a useful citizen
in Holliston.  He was first chosen to town office in
1823, and was selectman in 1833-8-9.  For thirteen
years he was in its service, closing with 1842. He
represented the town in General Court in 1839. He
has done an extensive business in boot and shoe manufacturing; but now lives a comparatively retired life.
Millie Whiting Rockwood, who died in 1833, was a
promising child. But four days intervened from her
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FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILD OF CHARLES ROCKWOOD.
CHARLES ROCKWOOD, born June 28, 1814. Lived in
Holliston. Married Harriet Mellen, 1838. Died Feb.
16, 1842.
Adelia Maria Rockwood,   born May 17, 1838.
Charles Rockwood died of consumption. His last
days were happy; and his last words were, "' You
must make a good girl of Adelia."
CHILDREN OF MARGARET P. ROCKWOOD.
MARGARET P. ROCKWOOD, born March 16, 1816.
Married Mark Crosby, July, 1838. Died Oct. 29, 1848.
Albert Rockwood Crosby,   born June 19, 1839.
Mark'   jr., born Oct. 24, 1840.
Thomas          "        born July 31, 1844.
Margaret Jerusha Towne Crosby, " Aug. 19, 1846.
Mrs. Crosby, after her marriage, resided in Eastham,
Yarmouth, Chatham and Worcester. She died of consumption at the latter place. Agreeable to her request,
the obsequies were performed at Holliston, the place of
her nativity. She cheerfully left her children in the
hands of God, while her weary spirit breathed itself
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CHILDREN OFP MARTIN B. ROCKWOOD.
MARTIN B. ROCKWOOD, born Nov. 24, 1817. Lives in
Holliston. IMarried Joanna Hill, April 7, 1842.
Nancy Ella Rockwood,   born March 30, 1848.
Edgar Martin  "       born July 4, 1854.
FOURTH GENERATION.
JERUSHA:B. ROCKWOOD.
JERUSHA B. ROCKWOOD, born July 12, 1819. Lived
in Holliston. Married Leonard Towne, Sept., 1843.
Died Dec., 1845.
Mrs. Towne died of consumption. During her protracted sickness, she exhibited a Christian spirit, and
we trust it was gain for her to die.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILD OF LOUISA ROCKWOOD.
LOUISA ROCKWOOD, born June 22, 1821. Lives in
Boston. Married Mark Crosby, Sept., 1849.
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CHILDREN OF CALVIN  ROCKWOOD, Jr.
CALVIN ROCKWOOD, Jr., born July 10, 1823. Lives
in Windham, Ct. Married Helena Whiting, 1846.
Emma Eldora Rockwood,   born Sept., 1846.
Ellen Frances   "       born Sept., 1849.
Clara Louise    "       born Oct., 1853.
CHILD  OP LAURA ROCIKWOOD.
LAURA ROCKWOOD, born May 20, 1830.  Lives in
Holliston. Married Gardner Gaylord.
Marion Louise Gaylord, born March 30, 1855.
THIRD GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF EILIZABETH ROCKWOOD,
AND SECOND CHILD OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1727.
ELIZABETH ROCKWOOD, was born Dec. 23, 1753.
Lived in Holliston. Died May 1, 1849.
She had 6 children, 34 grand-children, 57 great
grand-children, and 7 great, great grand-children, of
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Elizabeth Rockwood, married Simeon Cutler, 1770.
1. Elihu Cutler, born May 25, 1771.
2. Martin  "   " Dec. 28, 1773.
3. Uriel  "    " Feb. 27, 1776.
4. Ursula'    " Aug 29, 1779.
5. Sally   "    " March 4, 1782 -died Blay 2, 1804.
6. James  "   " Dec. 9, 1785.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rockwood was the third daughter of
Timothy Rockwood, born 1727, and the oldest of his
lineage.  She received a common school, and a good
domestic education. At the age of seventeen years,
there devolved on her the entire management of housekeeping and household affairs. She settled but half a
mile from the place of her birth, where her home was
unchanged for seventy-nine years, although a new house
was built in the place of her first residence. After her
decease, it passed into the possession of her descendants;
and it remained so for a time, but is now owned and
occupied by " outsiders."  Relative to it, every thing is
changed, though the majestic elms stand yet as pensive
mourners —their shadows typical of the ever-changing
scenes which have transpired within their precincts.
Mrs. Cutler was invariably an early riser, thus imitating the good habit of her early ancestry. She possessed a remarkably active and ardent temperament,
and although it is always impossible to be in more
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than half seem to be.  She always had at hand a
supply of general knowledge, and was apt to communicate-so much so, that, towards the close of life, her
loquacity was oftentimes wearisome. The scenes of the
Revolutionary War she would vividly portray to you.
She loved to tell of her pastime, spent in horsebackrides and spinning-bees, — relative to the former, herself and friend would be seated together on the same
pillion; the collation of the latter consisting of homely
bean-porridge and brown bread. She often contrasted
her youthful days with the present ones, and was frequently troubled on account of their apparent degeneracy.
Our relative unquestionably accomplished a great
amount of good-" her life being a continual series of
useful and benevolent acts."  With her neighbors and
relatives she was a "1 Florence Nightingale," willing to
sacrifice almost anything to alleviate the sick and
afflicted.
She died May 1st, 1849, aged 96 years, four months
and eight days. She lived 13 years eight months and
twenty-four days of holy time.  The allegorical portrature of old age, so beautifully depicted in the twelfth
chapter of Ecclesiastes, was exemplified during the last
years of her life; happy that her dust could return to
the earth as it was, and her spirit unto God who gave it.
Col. Simeon Cutler, her husband, died July 13, 1798,
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FOURTH  GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP ELIHU CUTLER.
ELIHU CUTLER, born May 25, 1771. Lives in Holliston. Married Levina Newton, Nov. 25, 1798.
Simeon Newton Cutler,   born Sept. 28, 1799e
Betsey Rockwood "        " Aug. 22, 1801.
Sally Newton    "        cc Nov. 13, 1803.
Elihu           " jr.,  " Dec. 6, 1806.
Charles A.      44    "    Sept. 26, 1814.
Levina N. wife, of Elihu Cutler, died March 19, 1833.
Elihu Cutler, married Persis Phipps, Dec. 4, 1844.
Hon. Elihu Cutler, Esq., is the oldest living descend.
ant of our worthy progenitor. In the year 1771, methinks we see him a bright-eyed little boy-an only son,
the father's pride, and the mother's joy. Verily we
can say of him now, he has seen a long life, chequered
around with light and shade. As in his youth, so now,
the stately elms rustle beside his door; their luxuriant
foliage, as year by year renewed, is a fit emblem of the
unnumbered blessings which have ever strewed his pathway.  That he has also experienced many of the sor
rows and trials of life, the death of many of his children and grand children in the morning and prime of
life and usefulness, plainly and painfully show.




Though naturally of a slender constitution, he, in the
aggregate, has enjoyed tolerably good health; and his
longevity may, with great truthfulness, be attributed to
his strict adlhereance to the laws of physiology. He was
blessed, and has uniformly cultivated a remarkably calm
and even temperament. He is decidedly regular and
systematic in all he does. The young may learn from
his example how to cultivate the choice blessings of a
calm and quiet old age. Ever since early manhood, he
has evinced a great interest for the public good, and has
long enjoyed the confidence and esteem of a large community extending far beyond the boundaries of his
native town. He has been the administrator of fortyfive estates; was a member of the Massachusetts Convention in 1820, to revise the Constitution; a representative in the General Court in 1827-8, and for four
successive years, commencing with the year 1831, was
senator for the county of Middlesex.
Our relative has long served the public with great
fidelity.   He has filled more offices of honor and
trust, conferred on him by the town and by private individuals, than most men of his day. He is now passing
down the steep declivity of life.  May his relatives
imitate his virtues.
BETSEY R. CUTLER, the surviving daughter of Hon.
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years. But few have experienced more bodily suffering; and it has ever been united with composed resignation. She has, in a peculiar manner, received the
care and sympathy of her father; and now, in his old
age, it is becoming more and more reciprocal. She has
also shared largely the esteem and kind regard of her
brothers and sisters.  Her advice and judgment is
often sought for and heeded in the family.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF SIMEON N. CUTLER.
SIMEON N. CUTLER, born Sept. 28, 1799. Lives in
Ashland. Married Mary Fitts, Nov. 8, 1821.
Ellen Maria Cutler,   born Nov. 30, 1822.
George Edmand "        " Aug. 22, 1824.
William Henry  "       " July 21, 1826.
Delia Levina    "      " May 2, 1829.
Martha Jerusha  "      " Aug. 1, 1832.
Cornelius Howard"      " Sept. 18, 1834.
William Clark   "      " May 17, 1837.
Charles F.     "       " July 22, 1841.
Simeon N. Cutler was a resident of I-Holliston till
about the year 1837. He has been, for one or more
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SIXTH GENERATION.
CHILD OF ELLEN EI. CUTLER.
ELLEN M. CUTLER, born Nov. 30, 1822. Lived in
Ashland. Married Joseph Ballord, Nov. 30, 1842.
Died Aug. 6, 1845.
Mary Elizabeth Ballord, born July 5, 1844-died Aug. 26,'45.
CHILDREN OF GEORGE E. CUTLER,
GEORGE E. CUTLER, born Aug. 22, 1824. Lives in
Ashland. Married Cornelia E. Eames, Nov. 4, 1847.
Ellen Maria Cutler,   born Apr. 20, 1851.
Eva Ophelia  "          " Feb. 27, 1853.
CHILD OFP WILLIAMI H. CUTLER..
WILLIAM H. CUTLER, born July 21, 1826. Lives in
Ashland. Married Harriet R. Dennis, Sept. 7, 1851.
Maria Louisa Cutler,   born August 7, 1852.
CHILD OF DELIA L. CUTLER.
DELIA L. CUTLER, born May 2, 1829. Lived in
Ashland. Married Joshua Smith, Aug. 1, 1850. Died
June 26, 1853.
Mlary Lourina Smith,   born Oct. 20, 1851.




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STANZAS,
On the death of Mrs. Delia Levina Smith, wife of Mr. Joshua Smith,
and daughter of Mr. S. N. Cutler, who died in Ashland June 26, 1853.
"Parent, by thy counsels moulded
Her's hath been the better part,
Many a gentle word lies folded
Warmly treasured in thy heart,
She hath left thy soul in shadows;
She hath wandered out of sight;
But she will return at night,
Bringing from celestial meadows,
Many a flower -a thought of light!
Sister, wherefore art thou weeping P -
Joyously, at fall of day,
In pilgrim garb she took her way,
While glory, as from Heaven sent,
Shone all around her as she went!
Angel bands their watch are keeping;
Sister, wherefore art thou weeping?
Husband, o'er thee hangs a cloud,
Shadow on thy hearth is lying;
By thee stands a vacant chair,
And alone thou sittest there
To hear her gentle accents, trying
Or her footsteps on the stair!
She is not dead, but gone before,
And stands on Jordan's farther border,
There, she waits thy coming o'er,
There, she will meet thee at the door
With her heavenly house in order!
Daughter, yet too young to know
The loss that has befallen thee!
While other hearts are beating low,
Thine with joy doth overflow,
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Thine, be the shining path she trott,
Thine, her faith, her hope, her God;
And unto thee the boon be given,
Who lost on earth a mother's care,
To meet her where the angels are,
And know a mother's love in heaven."
FIFTH GE NE RATION.
CHILDREN OF SALLY N. CUTLER.
SALLY N. CUTLER, born Nov. 13, 1803. Lived in
Medway. Married James B. Wilson, Dec. 3, 1824.
Died May 1, 1849.
Jane Lavinia Wilson, born March 10, 1827.
James Rufus    "    " Apr. 16, 1829-died Dec. 20,1851.
Elihu Cutler    "    " June 26, 1831.
Charles Edward "    " Oct. 15, 1835-died Aug. 25, 1836.
Helen Alaria    "    " July 1, 1838 —died Sept. 30, 1838.
Isabella Black   "    "Aug. 29, 1841.
Jason Eugene   "    " Sept. 4,1843.
The following is an extract from a sermon occasioned
by the death of Mrs. Sally C. Wilson, delivered on
the Sabbath following her death, by Rev. David Sanford, of Medway.  The text was, " For me to live, is
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"Ours is the duty and the privilege to gather MIrs. Wilson's excellencies as they were developed, so that we may
cherish her spirit and, like her, find it gain to die. She was
a humble woman.  She saw and felt the plague of her own
heart, and that view was abiding. It was a grace added to
her native meekness.  From  the first emotion of trust in
Christ, her confidence was uniform, unwavering and increasng. He was her'wisdom, righteousness, sanctification audi
redemption.' She longed to see the Son of God enthroned
in all hearts and served by all mankind. As a wife, she was
faithful, devoted, confiding.  She was eminently useful in all
matters the of household - was industrious, frugal, unwearied
and persevering in her duties, and was prompt in all domestic
arrangements. It was her motto, to have a place for everything, and everything in its place. As a mother, she was a
pattern for other parents.  She felt a deep interest in her
children's temporal welfare; yet her great concern was, that
that they might all choose that good part which cannot be
taken from them.  For this end she gave them up to God
in baptism, and had the seal of his blessed covenant upon
them. As a member of the Church of Christ, he was consistent, faithful, watchful and useful. Her views were enlarged
and her affections expanded. While she loved all, those most
devout and prayerful were her choicest friends.  She had
kindness of feeling and action towards all; was ever ready to
relieve the wants of the destitute and to do all in her power
to minister to their comfort.  She took the most favorable
view of the character of others - slow to condemn, and prepared to make allowance for circumstances, and to reclaim
those who were out of the way. The language of divine
truth was verified in her —' When a maln's ways please the
Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.'
Such being her exit and such her traits of character, we
are assured it was gain fbr her to die. We are henceforth to




view her amnong the living ones in the' spirit world,' forever
freed from sin in the full fruition of the blessed presence and
glorious image of her Divine Redeemer.
May her mantle fall emphatically upon surviving relatives.
May we all cherish her spirit, and like her, live to Christ."
F I F TH  GE NERATION.
JANE L. WILSON.
JANE L. WILSON, born March 10, 1827. Lives in
Brooklyn, N. Y.  Married Gilbert E. Daniels, Nov.
28, 1853.
CHILDR]EEN OP  ELIHU CUTLEI, Jr.
ELIHU CUTLER, JR., born Dec. 6, 1806.  Lived in
Holliston.  Married Rebeckah Temple, April 25, 1830.
Died April 19, 1855.
Elbridge Jefferson Cutler, born 1831.
Jason Temple     "  born Feb. 17, 1834-died Apr. 21,'43.
Arthur Eugene   "   " Oct. 24, 1837-died Sept. 1, 1842.
Elihu 2d         "   6 Nov. 3, 1841-died Nov. 6, 1842.
Helen Francis    "   " June 26, 1844 —died Jan. 23, 1845.
Arthurl Hamilton  "   " Jan. 26, 1849.
The following sketch of the life and character of
EIon. Elihu Cutler, jr., is abridged from an Obituary,
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"Hon. Elihu Cutler, jr., the second son of Hon. Elihu Cutler, was born in Holliston, Dec. 6, 1806, and died April 19,
1855. He received a good common school and academical
education, and early engaged in the business of manufacturing; in the different branches of which he was extensively
and successfully employed up to the close of his life. Nature
endowed him  with a mind of much more than ordinary
powers and susceptibilities, which faithful and judicious training prepared him for an extent of usefulness and influence
among his fellowmen, seldom attained in the common walks
of life. I-e uniformly exhibited a lively interest in the cause
of education, in the maintenance of good morals, and in all
real objects of philanthropy. Every enterprise tending to
the prosperity and happiness of our people, received his willing and generous co-operation and support.  Is personal
and political friends would always confide safely in his integrity and the wisdom of his counsels. The people appreciated
his worth, and bestowed on him, unsought for, almost every
office in their gift, and confided to him their most important
trusts, and in no instance was their confidence misplaced. In
the autumn of 1853, he was elected to the Senate of the
Massachusetts Legislature for 1854 —the duties of which
office he discharged with signal ability and success."
Elbridge J. Cutler, the son of Hon. Elihu Cutler, jr.,
graduated at Harvard in 1849 with high honors. He
is proficient in whatever he undertakes — is a young
gentleman of superior literary acquirements.  Moreover, is a poet; and his attainments herein are already
considerably known. I-Ie has delivered several poems
at public gatherings - the last at Cambridge, at last
Commencement. The following are some extracts from
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"The President then  introduced  the Poet of the day,
Elbridge Jefferson Cutler, Esq., of Holliston, from  whose
beautiful poem  we have room  only for the following brief
extracts -
Turn to the East, - what mystic splendors cling
Around the clime where all traditions spring,
Where Eden bloomed, where Eden's glories shine,
Where prophets walked, and bards of song divine;
Where in time's childhood, India's rarest gems
Clustered like stars in regal diadems,
And still the vine its cloistered arches weaves,
The purple grape looks out between the leaves,
And its dark cheek, like half repentant nun
Turns to the enamored kisses af the sun.
But wilder scenes arrest the mournful gaze, —
Vineyards laid waste, and hamlets in. a blaze,
War spreads his terrors o'er that fair domain,
Shrieks in the air, or thunders on the plain.
Broad in the breeze the martial ensigns float.
Peals on the soldier's ear the bugle note,
Dim through the cloud, the burnished rifles shine,
As rank succeeds to rank, and line to line.
The greedy earth still pants for human gore,
Be men, to-day, -her lip shall ask no more,
Be men, and streams yet innocent of blood,
Shall moan at evening with a crimson flood.
So shall the laurels Nwet with such a dew
Of your immortal fathers, bloom anew!
Bid louder yet the clarion's note arise,
Thro' fire and smoke the meteor standard flies,
See! Glory plants her budding laurels there,
Smiles in the van, and waves her shining hair!
Oh! Night, meek-eyed and sad, a patient nurse,
On tip-toe goest thou about the earth




To soothe her grief, and close her bleeding wounds;
Upon thy bosom she weeps out her woe,
And whispers in thy ear, her tale of sin.
Gentle as some familiar melody
That steals into the current of our thoughts
Beguiling toil of pain and weariness,
Soft as the breathing of a sleeping babe
Felt on the languid mother's wasted cheek,
In the long watch of pain beside the couch,
When life lights up again the glassy eyes,
And all her being warms with speechless love;
So soft, so gentle, comes the evening wind,
Like words of pardon whispered out of Heaven,
To kiss away the sulphurous cloud of war.
The moon is risen, and the numerous waves
Catch her cool light in crystal chalices,
And murmur welcome all along the shore.
But here her beams fall on the broken sword,
The aimless rifle and the bayonet,
And the dead soldier's wide, lack-lustre eye.
The bed of glory is a bed of pain.
The air is filled with shuddering groans, and cries
Of agony wrung from the coward lips
In mockery of the brave heart within.
Nor these alone. For woman's voice is there,
And woman's footsteps light upon the grass
In angel ministration. And white hands
Bind up the soldier's wounds, and pour the balm,
And offer cordials to the livid lips,
Cool the pained brow, and chafe the feverish palm.
Perhaps the touch transports his heart away
To Seine, or Rhone, or Shannon, or the Tweed,
And in his cottage home, he seems to lie.
He feels a wife's warm hand upon his brow,
He hears the cadence of a mother's voice,
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Amid it all, in coral undertone
The river's dashings creep upon his ear
And the old sunlight golden's on the wall.
Then with the scene, the fight is strangely mixed;
And with a shout half triumph and half wail,
And with a smile, as when a sunsets's beam
Shines white upon December's snowy hills,'We have fought gloriously{! I must rest.'
So in that blissful dream, the soldier dies.
Go ask the ages for a -deed like this,
Call from her crumbled tomb, Semiramis,
Place in the list, wild Parthia's warlike queen,
The Spartan mother, and the Palmyrene,
WVith all bright names, - their proudest honors pale
Beside the simple wreath of Nightingale!
No glittering train attends her on her way,
No screaming horn, no banner streaming gay,
She bears no sword, yet binds around her hair,
Plucked in that laureled field, the brightest laurel there.
Oh! woman, what varieties are these, -
Soother of pain and ornament of ease,
A reed in weakness, in that weakness strong,
The soldier's watchword and the theme of song,
A blessed star to man in kindness given,
Whose light illumines earth, whose home is heaven.!
The following were the concluding lines of the poem:
To-day is man's; the Past and Future, God's.
All the hoar ages died to give it birth,
And all the Future hangs upon its deed.
Morn, launching from the green horizon's shore
His radiant bark, while all the forest tips
And all the air are bright with pennons gay,
Calls to his twilight sister round the world,' To-day! To-day!' And she with rosy cheek




Waves white-armed farewell from her dusky car,
While like a setting star, behind the hills,
Her voice sinks silverly,' To-day, to-day!'
Earth takes the warning on her thousand tongues.
The little flowers whose duty is to bloom,
The busy streams that bear away the hills,
Ocean with all his harmony of shells,
And mountain torrents, shout aloud,' To-day!'
This is the strain to which the forests bowed,
And gray old mountains bounded like the roe.
This is the charm that turned Amphion's reed,
Gave life to stones, and raised the Theban walls.
This is the magic of Aladdin's ring:
The noble music of all worthy deeds!
Hear it, oh heart! Throw doors and windows wide,
And let the light and voice of morning in!
Who careth where the shades of night are fled P
Who waits To-morrow's far uncertain dawn!
To-day, to-day, the sun is on the hills.
Go forth, oh, hero! resolute and strong.
Work while the day is given, and working, sing.
And though amid the clashing instruments
Of earth's great orchestra, men heed it not,
No feeblest voice shall pass unheard of God!"
FI1FTH GENERATION.
CHILD OF CHARLEBS CUTLJER.
CHARLES CUTLER, born  Sept. 25, 1814.   Lived in
Grafton.  Married Mary A. G. Strickland, March 5,
1837. Died Dec. 20, 1839.
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The following extracts are from Obituaries published
soon after his decease, in the Boston Recorder and
National 2Eegis: —
" Died in Holliston, Dec. 20, at the residence of his father,
Hon. Elihu Cutler, Esq., Charles Cutler, MI. D., practicing
physician in Grafton, New England Village, aged 25 years.
To an unusually amiable disposition by nature, we must add
in our portrait of our deceased friend, more than an ordinary
share of native talent; a naturally sound and well cultivated
mind, active habits of mental labor, feelings naturally benevolent and quickly sympathetic.
Though'young in years,' he was emphatically'in experience ripe.' He had received his moral, as well as physical education, in the stern school of ill-health. From boyhood up, he had suffered from physical debility; and he
seemed to live, as well as act, as if, (to use his own words to
an intimate friend, a few weeks before his death,)' his life
was suspended by an unusually slender thread.' This fact,
from a well known principle of human nature, might have
endeared him to his friends; and perhaps the necessity of
such care might have softened his manners: it increased their
anxiety when he commenced his responsible profession.
The severity of physical treatment to which he had been
compelled to subject himself, had served to give a philosopical
turn of mind to one already so. His feelings, naturally ardent, had been thoroughly subjected to a severe regimen.
His very thoughts were taught to flow in a proper channel; and it seemed to be as much a matter of principle to
keep them within the boundaries of propriety as his actions.
In the words of one who knew him well,'he made the most
of life,' as if he had the conviction always before him, that he
should not live long; and he seemed by his perfect resignation
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His piety was thorough and habitual. It seemed to be a
part of his being. He was pious from principle; and so unostentatious was he, that he seemed almost unconscious that
he was the ardent Christian. There was no bigotry in his
piety, and yet he was sternly pious; and seducing him from
the practice of what he deemed his duty, would have been
like seducing him from his favorite profession. He was the
pious man everywhere. Gay as he often and generally was
in conversation, this gaiety never degenerated unto rudeness;
and a breach of decorum was equivalent with him to a breach
of' duity.
He was enthusiastic in his profession - very studious; and
what is a legitimate inference from these premises, he was
remarkably successful in practice, and his friends and acquaintances fondly predicted eminence in his profession. He had
been but two years in New England Village, and yet his
practice was so extensive that it required more of the physical man than he could summon to his aid.
His prospects for extended usefuleess were very animating,
and they ever seemed to be clouded by the almost certainty
that not far ahead was the termination of his earthly career.
Amid the multitude of responsibilities imposed upon him by
an extensive practice, he declared to one to whom he was
accustomed to unbosom himself, that the cheering declaration,'my grace is sufficient for thee,' was always enough to
shed light in his path, and cheer and sustain him.
On his return to his parental home, at the annual festival
of Thanksgiving, consumption, which had for years been
preying upon him most strikingly, like'a worm at the root,'
and which by unusual care he had been able most manfully to
resist, determined to finish its work. And this it was enabled
to do in a few weeks in connection with a slight fever, contracted, perhaps, in his professional labor, and under which he
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beautiful closing of such a life as he had lived — calm, serene,
full of hope.
Towards the close of his life, his devotions were almost
incessant; but finding at last by the beat of his pulse, which
he deliberately compared with that of those around his bed,
he bid adieu to his friends, and then turning to the partner of
his joys and sorrows, he bid her an affectionate farewell with
the simple exclamation,  Mlary, I am going; put your trust
in God.' He fell asleep'Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him
And lies down to pleasant dreams.'"
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN  OF NIDARTIN  CUTLtIER.
MARTIN CUTLER, born Dec. 28, 1773. Lived in Qolliston.  Married Elizabeth Mellen, 1799.  Died Jan. 7,
1845.
James SMellen Cutler, born Aug., 1800.
Simeon         "     " Aug. 20, 1802-died Dec. 28, 1802.
John Milton    "      " Feb. 9, 1804.
Elizabeth M., wife of Martin Cutler, died Oct. 28,
1805.
Martin Cutler, married Sophia I-Holbrook, April, 1810.
Simeon Cutler,           born July 12, 1811.
Betsey Mellen Cutler,     "'  April 18, 1813.
Abner Holbrook'"             May 7, 1815.
Josephus Wheaton "          "  Feb. 19, 1817.
Martin Luther    "          "  Oct. 16, 1819.
Timothy Rockwood"           "  May 3, 1822.




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Martin Cutler always lived upon the homestead of
his father-an estate embracing many broad acres.
He has seen many of the ups and downs of life; was an
active and laborious man. He was fond of having his
hands full of business, and somewhat eccentric. Everybody called him uncle. He was a good neighbor.
Betsey M. Cutler was an invalid for many years.
She has now, however, regained her health, and devotes
much of her time in administering to the sick.  In
business engagements her word is reliable; but relative
to pleasure, she considers it only gabble. She became
a member of the Congregational Church in 1832.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP JAMES M. CUTLER.
JAMES M. CUTLER, born Aug., 1800. Lives in Holliston. Married Jemima Bullard, April 25, 1826.
Nelson James Cutler,   born July 9, 1827.
Henry Edmund "          c" Sept. 26, 1831.
Albert IMellen   "      " Oct. 23, 1833.
Ellen Jemima   "        " Oct. 4;, 1837.
NELSON JAMIES'CUTLER.
NELSON JAMES CUTLER, born July 9, 1827. Lives in
Albany, N. Y. Married Sarah Fisher, July 9, 1855.
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SIXTH  G1 E N ENER AT I ON.
CHILD OF ALBERT M. CUTL.ER.
ALBERT M. CUTLER, born Oct. 23, 1833. Lives in
Boston. Married Emma S. Dodd, 1854.
Thomas Cutler      born June 17, 1855.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF JOHN N. CUTLER.:JOHN M. CUTLER, born Feb. 9, 1804. Lives in Holliston.'Married Electa Burr, Oct. 21, 1830.
Eliza Ann Cutler, born Aug. 19, 1831.
Caroline Frances"  " June 25, 1833-died Feb. 6, 1837.
Emma Burr      "  " July 20, 1835.
George Milton   "  "March 4, 1838-died Sept. 18, 1838.
Josephine       "  " Sept. 7, 1839.
WGeo. Washington"  " Jan. 7, 1842.
Caroline Mellen  "  "l Nov. 13, 1844.
Jane Louisa     "  "( Nov. 8, 1846.
SIXTH GENERATION.
CHILD OPF ELIZA A. CUTLER.
ELIZA A. CUTLER, born Aug. 19, 1831. Lives in
Holliston. Married Elbridge G. Whiting, Nov. 1,1849.
Emma Louisa Whiting,      born Sept. 18, 1852.




FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILD OP SIMYIEON CUTLER.
SIMEON CUTLER, born July 12, 1811. Lives in Holliston. Married Mary Jane Nourse, Nov. 7, 1839.
Sarah Jane Cutler,   born July 31, 1842.
CHILDREN OF ABNER H.- CUTLER.
ABNER H. CUTLER, born May 7, 1815. Lives in
Holliston. Married Persis Wardsworth, May 9, 1839.
Sophia Cutler, born Feb. 21, 1840-died Jan. 3, 1842.
Lorenzo "      " June 14, 1845.
Albion Martin"  " Dec. 11, 1849.
CHITD OF JOSEPHUS W. CUTLER.
JOSEPHUS W. CUTLER, born Feb. 19, 1817.  Lives in
Holliston. Married Phila E. Pierce, June 16, 1842.
Mary Helen Cutler,    born Nov. 28, 1844.
CHILD OFP   ARTIN L CUTLER.
MARTIN L. CUTLER, born Oct. 16, 1819. Lives in
Albany, New York. Married Maria A. Salisbury, May
20, 1851.
Walter S. Cutler,     born Oct. 14, 1853.




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CHILD OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD CUTLER.
TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD CUTLER, born May 3, 1822.
Lives in Albany, New York. Married Rebecca Hillman, July 21, 1850.
Ida Sophia Cutler,    born Oct. 6, 1851.
Rebecca H., wife of Timothy R. Cutler, died suddenly, Dec. 21, 1853.
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN  OF URIEL CUTLER.
URIEL CUTLER, born Feb. 27, 1776. Lived in Holliston.  Married Nabby Morse, April 25, 1809.  Died
Sept. 12, 1849.
An Infant,,     born Feb. 22, 1810-died Feb. 24, 1810.
Ursula Cutler,    " Oct. 28, 1811.
Elizabeth Leland"  " May 3, 1814.
Simeon Morse   "  " May 13, 1816.
In Infant Son     " June 22,1818-died June 23, 1818.
Abigail        "  " Jan. 15, 1820.
Uriel, jr.     "  " May 13, 1822.
Alfred         "  " July 11, 1824.
Mary Lucretia  "  " May 25, 1829.
Mr. Uriel Cutler was a thriving farmer, and owned
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Mass., about the time of his marriage, where he lived
thirty years, then returned to Holliston where he resided
until his death. He left a good competence to his heirs,
who are living in its peaceable enjoyment.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF URSULA CUTLER.
URSULA CUTLER, born Oct. 28, 1811. Lives in Walpole, N. H. Married Orlando Leland, Jan. 1, 1839.
Isabella Cutler Leland,    born Nov. 24, 1840.
Lewis A.            "         " Nov. 16, 1842.
Francis Orlando  "       " Sept. 14, 1849.
CHILDREN OF ELIZABETH L. CUTLER.
ELIZABETH L. CUTLER, born May 3, 1814. Lives in
Sherborn. Married Elijah P. Leland.
Elbridge Leland,         born, 1836.
Elizabeth  "       -          1840.
CHILDREN OF SIMlEON M. CUTLER.
SIMIEON M. CUTLER, born May 13, 1816. Lives in
Holliston. Married Elmira A. Bullard, Nov. 25, 1841.
Edward Morse Cutler,   born Nov. 30, 1844.
William Bullard         " " Dec. 13, 1846.
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Mr. S. Morse Cutler, snice 1841, has resided in
Sherborn, Lockport, N. Y., and Holliston. He located
at the latter place in 1844:. He is an enterprising and
thriving farmer, and is also distinguished for the attention he pays to the cultivation of fruit-trees and to
horticulture.
FOUR!TH GENERATION.
ABIGAIL CUTLER.
ABIGAIL CUTLER, born Jan 15, 1820. Lives in Holliston. Married Otis B. Bullard, Jan. f1, 1843.
Mr. and Mrs. Bullard are excellent teachers of
music —both vocal and instrumental.  Holliston and
many of its surrounding towns have been much instructed and benefitted by them in this science. During
the past winter they have been teaching in Pennsylvania. Many, both adults and juveniles, will long
cherish their memory and remember their instructions.
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FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP URIEL CUTLsR.
URIEL CUTLER,jr., born May 13,1822. Lives in Holliston. Married Susan E. Lovering, May 29, 1849.
Newell Lovering Cutler, born Aug. 11, 1850.
Uriel Herbert   " born Mar. 14, 1853-died Oct. 21,'54.
Uriel Waldo    " born Nov. 1, 1854.
FOURTH  GEN ERATION.
ALFRED CUTLER.
ALFRED CUTLER, born July 11, 1824. Lives in HolB
liston. Married Mary J. Mann, April 7, 1853.
FIFTh     GENERATION.
CHILD OF MARY L. CUTLER.
MARY L. CUTLER, born May 25, 1829. Lives in
Boston. Married Edmund F. Leland, Feb. 26, 1853.
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FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILD OF URSULA CUTLERI.
URSULA CUTLER, born Aug. 29, 1779. Lived in Holliston. Married John Mellen, Nov. 28, 1799. Died
Oct. 24, 1804.
James Mellen, born Apr. 30, 1804-died Oct. 1827.
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN  OF JAMES CUTLER.
JAMES CUTLER, born Dec. 9, 1785. Lives in Holliston. Married Nancy Leland, 1813.
George Cutler, born Mlarch 30, 1814.
Francis    "    " Oct. 23, 1815.
Roswell  "4    " July 26, 1817.
James     "    " Sept. 5, 1819.
Caroline'   " June 15, 1821-died Sept. 17, 1833.
Adeline    "    "March 12, 1823-died Jan. 1, 1833.
J. Addison "    " Feb. 15, 1825-died Sept. 12, 1853.
Willard    6    " Jan. 28, 1827.
A. Jackson"    " Nov. 23, 1828-died Dec. 19, 1853.
Charles    "    " Nov. 6, 1835.
Mr. James Cutler is active, enthusiastic and affable.
-He has a remarkable talent for adapting himself to the
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Hollistonian. In almost every movement for the public
good, and to build up the town, he has been first and
foremost - often making advances, which, for the time
being seemed injurious to his own best interests. He built
the " Winthrop House," and many other fine buildings
were erected under his proprietorship.  He is one who
emphatically looks and longs for progress and improvement, both in men and things, and has lived to see
many of his wisest and best predictions realized.  May
he yet live to see many more.
Mr. and Mrs. Cutler's family circle has been sorrowfully broken by the removal by death of two sons and
two daughters. Both the sons died of consumption.
The following notices of the life and character
of these four children, Caroline, Adeline, J. Addison
and A. Jackson Cutler, were kindly furnished the compiler by the mother of these deceased: —
"When we recall to mind the incidents connected with the
short, but interesting lives of those affectionate sisters, Caroline
and Adeline Cutler, and contrast the scanty recourse available, (some. twenty-five years ago,) with the more favored of
the present time, we feel assured that they were indeed taught
of the Spirit of God.
At the time of which we write, the young enjoyed few
opportunities of hearing religious truth, except from the
pulpit, and the teaching of the' Assembly's Shorter Catechism,'
which we think is better calculated to strengthen the memory,
than to warm the heart, or instruct the minds of youth.
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In the limited circle of their acquaintance, there seemed to
be no one to lead their enquiring minds to Jesus, to portray
his love to children, therefore, often they were found weeping
in agony of spirit, feeling' they were sinners.' They became
praying children. When asked what they prayed for, replied,' For a new heart.'
We cannot forbear mentioning their simple development of
faith in God, in trivial circumstances of daily life -their
recourse was to fall upon the knee for direction and support.
On one occasion the youngest left the room, but soon returned
with her countenance radiant with delight, saying,' AMother, I
felt cross, but have been praying, and now feel better.'
These affectionate hearts were moved at one time to agree
together to offer daily prayer to God in their mother's
behalf.  But a short time before the youngest fell sick, she
said to her sister,' Have you forgot for one day our agreement? I can say I never have.'
_Mlethinks we still hear the sweet melody of their voices,
and feel assured that the words of a favorite hymn are ratified
in heaven, —'Then we shall see Jesus,
There be no more sinning,
When we shall all meet above.'
J. ADDISON  CUTLER  was emphatically one of nature's
noblemen - an honest man in every sense of the word. In
infancy and in his youthful days, as in manhood, all esteemed
his word as truth. Humble and retiring in his disposition,
firm in purpose, energetic and persevering when enlisted, but
cool and calculating in his deliberations, never starting until
he fully understood his errand. Those who knew him best,
considered him altogether an original character-ever anxious
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on no occasion were ever heard in slander, however others
might differ from him in opinion; nor did he fear to rebuke it,
when indulged in by those older than himself. Strangers
thought him parsimonious. From the style of his dress, comfort and convenience were never neglected. He judged no
man a gentleman from the richness of his attire. He desired
more'to be, than to seem to be.' Whenever he met with
those whom he could by any means relieve or benefit, it gave
him unalloyed pleasure, without desiring or expectiug reward,
either in time or in eternity.  His courage and activity
retained him in business some years, when it might have been
prudent to retire and seek relief from pain and suffering; but hope was strong within him, and he strove to
reach the goal he had so long looked forward to as the haven
of earthly rest.
Should any think this sketch an over-drawn portraiture, we
might have copied from the effusions of other pens, for he
had many friends that appreciated and loved him.
He gave up his business in the year 1853, and returned to
his parental home, believing that spring and summer, with
medical advice and active exercise in the open air, would
invigorate, if not restore his general health.
He struggled long and manfully with the fell destroyer.
Need wesay it was hard to give up? Oh! how hard to give
up what has been long looked forward to as the consummation of happineess, and feel that the one thing needful had
been neglected.  So he felt.  He said to his pastor, not
many weeks before death,'I have always believed in a
change of heart, and feel that I have never experienced that
change.' From that time, he eagerly listened to religious
instruction with his characteristic fixedness of purpose. In
answer to the inquiry,'if he prays to God for help,' he
replied,'yes, I have gone as far as my knowledge extends.'
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gratitude to the last hour of his life. He said his mind was
peaceful, and he desired his sick brother to be summoned to
his bed-side, and exhorted him to seek religion.
A. JACKSON CUTLER possessed an elevated sense of moral
responsibility, a lively imagination, united with an amiable
disposition and a pleasing address, which gained him many
warm and worthy friends. Vice he detested in every form;
and it is believed he avoided every appearance of evil. His
early impressions in keeping the Sabbath may be shown by it
being required of him to travel once on that day. The excursion, it is believed, would, on any other day, have been ireceived
with enthusiastic delight; but the agony expressed on his saddened countenance, made an indelible impression on the writer's
heart which time will never efface. He described his feelings
on his return as fearful, looking for God's righteous judgments
and an unsuccessful termination of his errand. This principle adhered to him through life; and he was never able to
see how a Christian apothecary could make himself believe
that a duty, which appeared to him merely a pecuniary profit
He always expressed it his determination, when he could control a shop himself, that it should be accessible on the Sabbath, only to the sick and the suffering.
He enjoyed a healthy constitution, not to say robust, until
a year's residence in Cincinnati, Ohio. There the climate,
and the remedies prescribed for him, weakened his power of
endurance; yet he appeared to regain his health, until a cold
seated on his lungs, which he, in his inexperience did not consider of sufficient importance to leave unfulfilled a previous engagement, the more especially as his employer, in whose age
and wisdom he confided, endeavored to dissipate all alarm
and retain his services, until his inability compelled him to
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to linger a few short months, and bid adieu to all his cherished
hopes of success in a business life and the promised anticipation of domestic happiness.
He became convinced his days were numbered, and with a
calm and clear intellect, turned his undivided attention to
hearing the Word of God read; and the counsel and prayers
of his pastor and a dear religious friend, were eagerly heard
and acted upon. He was willing to give all up, and, said he,'I know the Saviour will receive me,' not feeling that his
merit, but a new heart, which God had given him had entitled
him to an inheritance where all tears shall be wiped away."
_FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN  OF GEORGE CUTLER.
GEORGE CUTLER, M. D., born March 30, 1814.  Lives
in Charlestown.  Married Ann M. Smith.
Caroline Amelia Cutler,    born Nov., 1847.
George           "    jr.,  "  July, 1852.
Maria Louisa     "          "  Oct., 1854.
George Cutler entered Brown University, in 1835,
and received the diploma of A. B. in 1835.  He is a
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FOURTH GENERATION.
FRANCIS CUTLER.
FRANCIS CUTLER, born Oct. 23, 1815. Lives in Holliston. Married Mary A. Patt, Sept., 1845.
Francis Cutler is a close imitator of the peculiar
characteristics of his father. He has a calculating spirit
and will make his mark in the world.
ROSWELL CUTLER.
ROSWELL CUTLER, born July 26, 1817. Lives in
Boston. Married Caroline A. Fisk, Dec., 1853.
Docts. Roswell, and Willard Cutler, his brother, are
Dentists. Office No. 25, Winter-St.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILD OP JAMES CUTLER.
JAMES CUTLER, jr., born Sept. 5, 1809. Lives in Boston. Married Louisa F. Morse, Nov. 4, 1846.
Abbott Wayland Cutler,   born Oct. 10, 1850.
J. Cutler is proprietor of the Bonnet Bleachery, No.
22, Hanover-St. He is well worthy the patronge of all
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THIRD GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP DEBORAH ROCKWOOD,
AND FOURTH CHILD OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1727.
DEBORAH ROCKWOOD, born Dec. 10, 1758. Lived in
Holliston. Died Aug. 29, 1836.
She had 4 children, 9 grand-children, 31 great grandchildren, and 4 great, great grand-children; of whom 8
grand-children, 26 great grand-children, and 4 great,
great grand-children are now living.
Deborah Rockwood, married James Mellen, January,
1779.
1. Timothy Mellen, born April 29, 1780.
2. Elizabeth  "    "   "   "  "
3. Deborah  "        6C 19, 1785-died Oct. 17, 1787.
4. James    "    "   "23, 1789 —died Mar. 7, 1796.
A worthy, and venerable citizen, not of our lineage,
has informed me that " Mrs. Deborah Mellen was very
handsome, and her intellect above the mediocrity;" she
was no school-teacher nor piano-forte player; but she it
was who would make the air revirbirate with the merry
sound of her spinning-wheel. Ever and anon were
neatly arranged by her in the wide open cupboard, long
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good house-keeping. Mrs. Mellen lived in the precarious time of the Revolution, and courageously and
promptly administered to the necessities of those who
fought for freedom. She made coats for the soldiers,
and plied her needle for them with almost ceaseless
industry. In many respects her life was camelion-like.
A routine of duties devolved upon her, which but
few have experienced. Her husband was for a time in
the Revolutionary War, was subsequently chosen Captain, and at different periods of life sustained all the
minor offices of the Militia. He was afficted for thirty
years with the shaking palsy, and for more than twenty
years was utterly helpless. During this time, patience
and fortitude werenoticeble characteristics in Mr. and
Mrs. Mellen. She outlived her husband two years, 2
months, and 29 days. Their little daughter came to an
untimely death by the report of a gun which was discharged very near her. She was immediately seized
with convulsions, which continued at intervals until her
death.
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP TIMSOTHY  IELLEN.
TIMOTHY MELLEN, born April 29, 1780. Lived in
Holliston. Married Betsey Underwood, Nov. 25, 1802.
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Deborah Rockwood Mellen, born July 26, 1804.
Elizabeth Cutler    "      " Mar. 13, 1807.
Joanna              "      " Aug. 8, 1809.
Charlotte           "      " Dec. 25, 1812.
Harriet             "      "  Dec. 4, 1815.
Miranda Pond        "      "  Sept. 3, 1820.
Timothy Mellen died at his birth-place, aged fiftyfour years, one month, and one day.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP DEBORAH I.R MELLEN.
DEBORAH R. MELLEN, born July 26, 1804. Lives in
Holliston. Married Harrison Whiting, April 6, 1826.
George Addison Whiting, born Sept. 20, 1827.
Edwin Francis.'      " June 26, 1830.
Timothy Mellen    "      "c; Sept. 20, 1832.
Sydney Albert    "      "  Oct. 12, 1835.
Georgianna       "      " Jan. 24, 1838.
Henry Harrison    "     " Jan. 29, 1841.
Charles Rockwood  "born Ap. 26, 1844 —died Aug. 11, 1844.
James Nelson     "born Sept. 17th, 1845.
EDWIN F. WHITING.
EDWIN F. WHITING, born June 26, 1830. Lives in
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FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF ELIZABETH C. XMELLEN.,
ELIZABETH C. MELLEN, born March 13, 1807. Lives
in Holliston. Married Benjamin Bridges, Oct., 1825.
Mary Elizabeth Bridges, born Sept. 29, 1826.
Benjamin Albert  "    "  May, 1828.
Benjamin Bridges, died Nov. 18, 1828.
FOURTH GENERAT  N.
ELIZABETH C. MIfELLEN.
ELIZABETH C. MELLEN, born March 13, 1807.  Lives
in Holliston. Married Newell Eames, Dec. 7, 1836.
Mrs. Eames during the life time of her first husband
resided in Milford. Soon after his death she went to
New York city, where she remained until about- the time
of her second marriage. She now lives on the old
homestead of her father, Timothy Mellen.
FIFTH GENERATION.
MARY E. BRIDGES.
MARY E. BRIDGES, born Sept. 29, 1826. Lives in
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SIXTH GENERATION.
CHIEDREN OF BENJAMIIN A. BRIDGES.
BENJAMIN A. BRIDGES, born May, 1828. Lives in
Holliston. Married Martha M. Johnson, Oct. 31,1849.
Ida Jane Bridges, born Aug. 2, 1851.
Lizzie Frances "   "  Oct. 17, 1854.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP JOANNA MIELLEN.
JOANNA MELLEN, born Aug. 8, 1809. Lives in N. Y.
City. Married Niles Eames, April 3, 1832.
Helen Maria Eames, born Mar. 10, 1833-died Mar. 26, 1833.
George Henry  "   " Oct. 10, 1836.
Niles Edgar   "    " May 16, 1843.
Newell Francis"   "April 4, 1845.Emma Adelia  "   " Dec. 5, 1850-died Dec. 11, 1850.
CHILDREN  OP CHARLOTTE MIELLEN.
CHARLOTTE MELLEN, born Dec. 25, 1812. Lives in
Hopkinton. Married Russell J. Burnap, Oct. 22, 1835.
Albion Gustavus Burnal;,   born July 25, 1837.
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Mrs. Burnap has lived in Holliston, Medway, and
Hopkinton. She is now at the latter place. Her husband is a thriving farmer Both are members of the
Congregational Church in Hopkinton.
CHILD OF HARRIET!MELLEN.
HARRIET MELLEN, born Dec. 4, 1815. Lives in Holliston. Married Charles Rockwood.
Adelia Maria Rockwood,   born May 17, 1838.
Charles Rockwood died Feb. 16, 1842.
FOURTH GENERATION.
HARRIET Ml. -ROCKWOOD.
HARRIET M. ROCKWOOD, born Dec. 4, 1815. Married Phineas K. Gage, June 23, 1852.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILD OF lMIRANDA P. MELLEN.
MIRANDA P. MELLEN, born Sept. 3, 1820. Lives in
Holliston. Married Hamlet Barber, 1847.
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Mrs. Barber was engaged for some years as teacher
of public schools. During six successive years she was
the superintendant of the Juvenile Sabbath School of
the Orthodox Congregational Society in her native
town. Much of the time, this school numbered more
than fifty scholars, nearly all of whom were less than
eight years of age. These little ones have manifested
their regard for their teacher by constituting her a
life member of the Massachusetts Sabbath School Society. May the good seed sown bring forth an abundant
harvest.
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN Or ELIZABETH XELLEN.
ELIZABETH MELLEN, born April 29, 1780. Lived in
Holliston. Married Martin Cutler, 1799. Died Oct.
28, 1805.
James Mellen Cutler, born Aug., 1800.
Simeon Cutler, born Aug. 20, 1802 —died Dec. 28, 1802.
John Milton "   " Feb. 9, 1804.
FIFTH  GEENERATION.
CHILDREN OF JAMIES KY. CUTLER.
JAMES M. CUTLER, born Aug., 1800. Lives in Holliston. Married Jemima Bullard, April 25, 1826.




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Nelson James Cutler,    born July 9, 1827.
Henry Edmund "           " Sept. 26, 1831.
Albert Mellen   "        " Oct. 23, 1833.
Ellen Jemima   "         " Oct. 4, 1837.'NELSON.JAMES CUTLER.
NELSON JAMES CUTLER, born July 9, 1827. Lives in
Albany, N. Y. Married Sarah Fisher, July 9, 1855.
SIXTH  GEENERATION.
CHILD -OF ALBERT M. CUTLER.
ALBERT M. CUTLER, born Oct. 23, 1833. Lives in
Boston. Married Emma S. Dodd, 1854.
Thomas Cutler,     born June 17, 1855.
FIFTH  GENERATION.
CHILDREN OFP:JOHN  NM, CUTLER,
JOHN M. -CuTLER, born Feb. 9, 1804. Lives in Holliston. Married Electa Burr, Oct. 21, 1830,




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Eliza Ann Cutler, born Aug. 19, 1831.
Caroline Frances"  " June 25, 1833-died Feb. 6, 1837.
Emma Burr    "  " July 20, 1835.
George Milton  " " March 4, 1838-dield Sept. 18, 1838.
Josephine      "  " Sep. 7, 1839.
Geo. Washington"  " Jan. 7, 1842.
Caroline Mellen "  " Nov. 13, 1844.
Jane Louisa    "  " Nov. 8, 1846.
SIXTH GENERATION.
CHILD OP ELIZA A. CUTLER.
ELIZA A. CUTLER, born Aug. 19, 1831.  Lives in
Holliston. Married Elbridge G. Whiting, Nov. 1, 1849.
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THIRD GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF RHODA ROCKWOOD,
AND SIXTH CHILD OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1727.
RHODA ROCKWOOD, was born Oct. 12, 1763. Lived
in Holliston. Died March 23, 1822.
She had 5 children, 9 grand-children, and 2 great
grand-children — of whom one child, 2 grand-children,
and 2 great grand-children are now living.
Rhoda Rockwood, married Ezra Brown, Feb., 1782.
1. Amos Brown, born July 10, 1783-died Feb. 27, 1805.
2. Betsey      " "March, 1785.
3. Ezra    "    " July 2, 1790.
4. Martin  "    " June 26, 1792-died Oct. 3, 1817.
5. Emily   "    " Sept. 14, 1800.
Rhoda Brown always lived in the town of her nativity - her place of residence after marriage, being
but a short distance from her father's house. She was
emphatically a child of affliction —was entirely blind
during several years previous to her death. In view of
her afflictions she was often left to repine at the good
providence of God. Her husband was subject to hallucination of mind, which continued several months
and resulted in insanity, and ultimately in death. He
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Their first three children died of consumption, each
of whom was 22 years old at the time of their death.
Martin Brown survived his father only eighteen months.
He also died of consumption, at the age of 25 years.
BETSBEY BROWN.
BETSEY BROWN, born March, 1785. Lived in Hollis.
ton. Married Loammi Littlefield, June 22, 1807.
Died Sept. 22, 1807.
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILD OF EZRA BROWN.
EZRA BROWN, born July 2, 1790. Lived in Holliston.
Married Olive Adams, March, 1812. Died, 1812.
Betsey Brown,        born 1812.
Olive Adams, wife of Ezra Brown, died Oct. 13, 1848.
FIFTH  GENERATION.
CHILD OF BETSEY BROWN.
BETSEY BROWN, born in 1812. Lived in Holliston.
Married S. G. Burnap, M. D., Nov. 8, 1832.  Died
Oct. 26, 1851.
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Charles Brown Burnap born AMay 22, 1835-died Oct. 26,'51.
In the removal of Mrs. Burnap, society sustained
the loss of one of its highly valued members. The zeal
and fidelity with which she labored in the cause of
Moral Reform, and in Maternal Associations, will long
be remembered.
For some years previous to her death, she indulged
the Christian hope, yet was ever fearful she might be
deceived. During the last part of her life, however,
she was enabled, by prayerful and earnest examination,
to see every obstacle removed and to come off conqueror through Him that loved her with an everlasting
love.
Not long after the death of Mrs. Burnap, this sorrowstricken family was again called to mourn. Charles
Brown Burnap, the only son of the above, survived his
mother but few years. He had enjoyed feeble health
for some time previous to his death. His life seemed to
hang upon a slender thread, and he seemed early marked
for the grave. He was cut down when just entering
upon the threshhold of manhood. He died of consumption, Oct. 26, 1851, in the seventeenth year of his age.
That impressive scene, the celebration of the Lord's
Supper a few days previous to his dying hour, evinced to
the world that he regarded it an imperative duty, as
well as a privilege, to join the church-militant on earth,
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It is sad and mournful, but a glorious sight, to see one
so young as he step away, as it were, from the gentle
declivity of time and behold with hope and joy the
everlasting youth of heaven. There is an existence to
which age never comes, and where there is measureless
enjoyment which eternity will not sever!
FOURTH GENERATION.
CHIILDREN  OF EMILY BROWN.
EMILY BROWN, born Sept. 14, 1800. Lives in Holliston. Married Nicanor Pierce, March 2, 1823.
Harriet Rhoda Pierce, born Mar. 2, 1824-died Aug. 25, 1828.
Ezra Brown    "   " Oct. 2, 1825-died Sept. 1, 1828.
George Edwards "   " Jan. 25, 1828-died Dec. 17, 1832.
Charles Henry  "   " Feb. 13, 1830-died Feb. 9, 1833.
Harriet Maria   "   " Oct. 14, 1832.
William Henry "   " Nov. 14, 1834-died Sept.25, 1842.
George Edwards "   " June 2, 1836 —died Oct. 1, 1842.
Nicanor Pierce, died of consumption Dec. 21, 1851.
Our relative, Mrs. Pierce, has been much in affliction.
She has followed to the grave her father and mother,
three brothers and an only sister; six children since
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enjoyed feeble health. May she find an inward peace
the world cannot give, and may her last days be her
best days.
FIFTH  GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF AMIOS BROWN.
AMos BROWN, born April 14, 1819. Lives in Holliston. Married Mary Ann McLaughlin, 1843.
George Edwin Brown,  born Oct. 19, 1845.
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THIRD GENERATION.
CHILDREN  OF LUCRETIA  ROCKWOOD,
AND NINTH CHILD OF -TMOTHY ROCKWOOD, BORN -IN 1727.
LUCRETIA RoCKWOOD was born July 25, 1775. Lived
in Plymouth, N. H. Died Jan. 29, 1817.
She had 7 children, 14 grand-children, and 2 great
grand-children-of whom 5 children, 12 grand-children,
and 1 great grand-child are now living.
Lucretia Rockwood, married Rev. Drury Fairbanks,
May 25, 1800.
1. John Milton Fairbanks, born July 19, 1801.
2. Amanda        "   " March 8, 1803.
3. Drury         "   " May 27, 1805-died Dec.4,'10.
4. Mary               " March 31, 1807.
5. Timothy Rockwood    " April 15, 1809.
6. Lucretia Ann   "   "c May 15, 1811.
7. Drury          "   " Aug. 7, 1813.
The following sketch of the life of our relative, by
her husband, Rev. Drury Fairbanks, was published in
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"A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF IRS. LUCRETIA FAIRBANKS,
consort of the Rev. Drury Fairbanks, who died at Plymouth, New Hampshire, Jan. 29, 1817, in the forty-second
year of her life.
Mrs. Lucretia Fairbanks was born at Holliston, Mass.,
July 25, 1775. Her parents were professors of religion and
exemplary in their lives. They instructed their children in
the principles of religion, and were the means of forming
impressions upon their minds which were lasting and of great
use to them in their after lives. Lucretia, the subject of
these memories, was afflicted from a child with various complaints, some of which followed her so long as she lived.
At about eight years of age her religious impressions commenced.  She saw herself a sinner exposed to temporal
death; and not only so, but to the wrath of an incensed God.
What to do, and where to go for relief, she knew not; and
still too diffident and proud to let her case be known. This
state of mind, with some interruption, lasted for nearly a year.
At length, as she advanced in age, these impressions left her.
From this period of her life until she was about nineteen
years old, nothing occurred that is very interesting to the
Christian reader. Like other young people, she was for the
most part thoughtless and inattentive to the great and momentous concerns of death. It should however be observed,
that there were seasons in which she would be found bewailing her misspent life, and begging of God to have mercy on
her soul.
At the age above mentioned she entered upon the work of
school-keeping, and followed it for several years. In this new
employment she had more time for reflection, and a better
opportunity to learn what was in man. She now clearly saw
that the fallen nature of Adam was somehow mysteriously
entailed upon his unhappy offspring - that children, as soon
as they were capable of moral action, discovered who their
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These things, accompanied by the Spirit of God, led her
again to look into her own condition. The result was, that
she had not only a corrupt nature, but that she was a voluntary sinner —that she stood justly condemned by the holy
law of God; and that no injustice would be done her should
He frown her from his presence forever.
Thus this trembling sinner remained for months without
hope, and sometimes in almost total despair. In this time she
was favored with the faithful counsel of the late Rev. Timothy
Dickinson, then minister of the place, who acted the part of
a kind father and friend unto her.  At length the scales of
unbelief began to fall from her eyes. She now saw that
although she was a condemned criminal, still a ransom had
been provided; and Jesus, for the first time, appeared the
chiefest among ten thousand, and the one altogether lovely.
Her weary soul, which had for so long time been confined in
the prison of sin, was set at liberty, and she found joy and
peace in believing. Christ appeared a whole Saviour, yea,
an Almighty Saviour, and she was willing to rest her eternal
all upon his merits. But this disciple of the Redeemer was
not permitted long to enjoy this happy frame. Clouds and
darkness again overshadowed her, doubts and fears increased,
and she was upon the point of giving up all for lost. Happily
however for her this darkness was at length removed, and
peace returned to her troubled mind.  For some months
after this she was tranquil, and took delight in reading God's
word, and in waitiug upon him in his sanctuary. At length
the following text occurred to her mind:-' With the heart
man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.''This text,' she observed,' whether applicable or inapplicable to my case, reminded me
of my duty. I found that I had dishonored the cause of my
Master by neglecting to confess him publicly. I resolved,
though unworthy, to make the attempt, thinking that if I
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About this time there were certain female Baptist professors, who were peculiarly intimate with her, and who were
extremely anxious that she should come over to their communion. Ta the subject of baptism she had paid but little
attention; and some of their arguments appeared plausible.
This placed her in a perplexing situation; and she began to
inquire of herself,'What shall I do? One is for Paul,
another for Apollos. Shall I take things for granted because
my intimate friends say they are so? or shall I search for
myself? The latter is the only proper alternative. I will
take my Bible, and see what the Holy Ghost has to say upon
this subject.' This resolution was not long delayed, but
shortly executed. Her first object was to search into the
ancient order of the Church. She looked at the covenant
made with Abraham - found it to be everlastingly ordered in
all things and sure. She noticed that in this covenant, the:children of believers were included. It was then an object of
importance with her whether Christ- had done anything to
dissolve this connection between parents and children. This
she could not find. Her attention was then turned to the
practice of the apostles and primitive Christians; and she
there found that they proceeded in building churches upon
the ground, that believing parents and their children were
both embraced in this gracious covenant. The seal of this
covenant she readily acknowledged was changed; but this by
no means affected the right of children. They were the
seed of the church, and as such, must have the seal placed
upon them. After this careful examination of the subject,
her doubts were removed and she united with the Congregational Church in Holliston.
At the age of twenty-five she was married to the Rev.
Drury Fairbanks, pastor of the church in Plymouth, New
Hampshire. On entering upon this relation she observed,'that she was destitute of every qualification requisite to fill
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my heart is right I need not fear. God is able, and sometimes does make use of the feeblest saint to accomplish his
everlasting purpose.'
The year that she moved to Plymouth, God was pleased
to pour out his spirit upon that people, and a goodly number
were called in. With this shower of divine grace she was
much refreshed, and took a lively part in instructing and
counselling those who were borne down with the weight of
their sins. The substance of her advice to such was this, not
to resist the Holy Spirit, but immediately to make an unconditional surrender of themselves to God. She was careful
not to encourage them so long as they continued to give no
evidence of a work of divine grace upon their hearts. It was
her fixed opinion that persons under conviction grew no better. This she had learned by experience; for she often
remarked,' That until she was reconciled to God by faith in
his Son, she grew more and more opposed to Him.'
For several years after this period she enjoyed but indifferent health, and a part of the time was unable to attend to
the concerns of her family. Her constant difficulty was the
nervous headache. This often rendered her exceedingly confused, and sometimes almost distracted. It also inclined her
to melancholy. The dark side would often be turned towards
her; and when this was the case, her hope would be gone, and
the distress of her mind would exceed that of her body.
In these unhappy hours she would often be led to wonder
why such a wretch was continued to cumber the ground!'Why does not God cut me off and send me to my own
place? Surely, in so doing, no injustice would be done. I
deserve to die, for I have long ago forfeited my existence.
But stop; I am doing wrong. This is the language of impenitence and unbelief. It is all right. M3y condition is the
best possible, all things considered, and I would not have it
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Such was the state of her mind, more or less, for several
years. At one season in an almost hopeless condition; then
rejoicing in hope, her soul fixed trusting in the Lord.
Christian reader, I think you cannot peruse the above
lines without recalling to your mind the following scripture:
Hebrew 12: 6,'Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and
scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.' And again, 12: 8,'If ye be without chastisement whereof all are partakers,
then are ye bastards and not sons.'
Mrs. Fairbanks found that afflictions were salutary - they
served as a purifying fire to purge out the dross from the pure
gold.
For two or three years before her death, her mind was
more even. She enjoyed the comforts of religion in a higher
degree. In this time her mind was actively engaged in promoting the cause of the Redeemer, both at home and abroad.
She had been a member of the Cent Society from its first
establishment, and had taken great pains to call the attention
of females to the subject. It was a common saying with her
that a cent a week was but a mite, and if we give it freely, it
may do incalculable good; but if it should do no good, we
shall have the satisfaction of discharging our duty.  The
Foreign Missionary cause, the establishment of Indian Schools,
Domestic Missions, the distribution of the Holy Scriptures
gratuitously, and the translation of them into the various
languages, together with the educating of hopefully pious
men for the ministry, were objects which were near her heart.
It was her constant prayer that God would smile on these
attempts to reform an ignorant and wicked world. She was
fully in the belief of the doctrine, that the more Christians
did to promote the cause of Zion in foreign lands, the more
they would be disposed to do at home. The year preceding
her death she established a monthly meeting of the Church
for prayer and religious inquiry; and in her dying moments
expressed her desire that they might be continued.




Mrs. Fairbanks was much engaged in behalf of the Institution at Plainfield. She thought that females might afford
considerable aid to indigent students who might repair thither
for an education. She did not wish to dictate, but it occurred
to her mind that persons of her sex might furnish considera.
ble clothing without burdening themselves at all. She often
remarked that she once thought that learning for a minister
was of but little use, but she had lived long enough to see
through the fatal delusion.' What! must the mechanic, the
physician and attorney serve for a course of years before
they can be permitted to officiate publicly, and ministers of
the gospel be suffered to go out and preach with but little, or
no education at all? This is perverting the order of things
and turning them upside down. No, let those who are designed for the gospel ministry be scribes well instructed into
the kingdom, and let novices stay at home.' Such sentiments
often fell from her lips; hence it is no wonder why she was
so anxious that pious students should have help in order that
they might be able hereafter to bring forth from the treasure
of God's Word, things new and old.
Hitherto we have said nothing of this woman as a wife, a
house-keeper and a mother. As a wife, she was tender, affectionate and faithful. As a house-keeper, she was a pattern for
her sex in economy, and in directing in general her household concerns. She was ever busy in something. Her greatest fault was her over-anxiety for her family. This often led
her to do more than her constitution could bear; and even in
this, she appeared conscientious. Scarce ever could she be
persuaded that she had done too much. As a mother, her
affection for her children was peculiarly ardent. She was
ever trying to do something to promote either their temporal
or spiritual welfare. Those of them who were of sufficient
age, will never forget her counsels, warnings and admonitions.
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should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it,'
appeared to be constantly on her mind.
The closing scene of this woman was such as we might
suppose.  On the twenty-sixth of January, 1817, she was
violently seized with the lung fever. In the outset her case
appeared extremely doubtful; still fond hope seemed to whisper, she will recover. But alas! towards the close of the
second day after she was taken, all hopes of her living were
gone. At this time, though her pains were excrutiating, and
respiration exceedingly difficult, yet her mind resembled an
unclouded sky. All appeared to be peace within. She now
called her children, six in number, and gave each in their
turn a parting blessing. She told them they were sinners,
and that. they must in early life secure the favor of God.
She reminded them of her former instruction, and earnestly
entreated them  not to forget them. To her husband she
said, -' And you, my husband, the partner of my youth, go
on in the work of' the Lord -fight manfully the good fight of
faith, and your reward shall be great in heaven.' After this,
she requested prayers. The question was put to her, —' What
are your desires?'  She replied,-' That I may not be
deceived; that I may have patience to wait my appointed
time, and that I may have an easy passage into eternity.'
After this time she said but little, for she was in a state of
extreme debility.
The next morning, which was the morning of her death, it
was perceived that she was going, her husband took her by
the hand and said, -'If all is well with you, give me some
token;' and she answered, -' It is well.  The conflict is
over; death is disarmed of its terrors, and I am ready to go.'
In a few moments, without a struggle, she expired. Thus
lived, and thus died this dear child of God, much beloved and
much respected. Her trials, while on earth were great, and
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world where troubles never enter, and where she is perfectly
happy in the full enjoyment of her God and Redeemer.
Go reader, go and live as she did, and your last end shall
be like unto hers."
It is deemed not inappropriate in this connection, to
insert here the following sketch of the life of Rev.
Drury Fairbanks, the husband of Lucretia Rockwood.
It is abridged from an Obituary, published soon after
his death, in the Vermont Chronicle -
" Died in Littleton, N. H., at his residence, January 11th,
1853, Rev. DnuRY FAIRBANKS, in the eighty-first year of his
age.
iMr. Fairbanks was born in Holliston, Mass., October 13th,
1772; graduated from Brown University in September, 1797;
pursued theological studies during the next year under Dr.
Emmons; was settled at Plymouth, N. H., March, 1800;
was dismissed from that people in March, 1818; labored the
next two years under the direction and patronage of the New
Hampshire Home Missionary Society; was settled in Littleton, May, 1820; was dismissed in March, 1837, and retired
to his farm where he lived till his death.
Mr. Fairbanks was one of the oldest ministers of the State
at the time of his decease, and belonged to the class that has
nearly passed away. The fifty-three years of his ministerial
life saw many and great changes in the ministry and churches.
At Plymouth, a wide and important field of labor opened
around him. Being one of the shire towns of the County
and the seat of an academy, no ordinary effort was required
to meet its wants. And then, as settled by the town, all the
families of the town must be visited, not as now by callin
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evening visit. He was subject, moreover, to frequent demands
from the neighboring towns, in few of which were there ministers of his own order, to attend funerals, weddings, visit the
sick, preach, lecture, and the like. Souls were gathered unto
the fold of Christ and good seed sown, which, in after years,
sprung up and bore fruit to the praise of God and the enlargement of the Church.
His two years of missionary life, were spent in the towns
lying in the nighborhood of Plymouth, or at no great distance
therefrom.
On going to Littleton, he settled in a still more destitute
region than was that about Plymouth. The church here was
small, and able to support him but part of the time, and the
neighboring towns all around were entirely destitute. And
extending his labors, as he did, to these towns, he made serious inroads upon his already impaired health.
Becoming anxious, for this reason, to resign the position
he held, he took his dismission, as already stated, in March,
1837. From this time he preached only occasionally, and
for the last few years of his life, not at all, his health not
permitting."
To this historic sketch of the life of our deceased
father in the ministry, we add the following extracts
from the sermon preached at his funeral: —
" There was but little of incident in the life of our Rev.
father and friend. It was a quiet, unobtrusive serving the
will of God. The most he was accustomed to say, was, that
he had tried to do some good; that he had tried to preach
the Gospel of Christ, though he had made but poor work of
it, compared with the merits of the cause. And as it was in
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of his fellow-creatures, so it was in respect to his serving the
will of God in efforts for his personal sanctification.
In his last sickness, the day before his death, he spoke with
the best utterance he could command, of the great wickedness
of the heart, repeating the declaration of Jeremiah:'The
heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked,'
and saying that is superlative enough, and yet it is none too
strong to express the truth in my own case. At the same
time he trusted in Jesus, and accepting him as all his plea and
all his hope, he felt an inward peace that made him ready and
anxious to go.
He has not only gone firom us in a good old age and full of
years, but after a service which makes all recollections pleasant, and associates him  with the skies.  He was here as
watching for souls and receiving souls for his hire. He was
here as loving the church, even to his last day. His age, his
office, his deeds, his spirit, entitle him to warm remembrance.
Paitiently toiling on for seventeen years, doing what he
could for the religious and moral prosperity of the place, as
connected with the growth of the church and living to see it
in its present aspect, he should, and will live in our recollections; the tear will start from our eyes as we think of him as
gone. At the same time, as he has gene, after having secured
the will of God and having lived as he did, we feel to sing in
the words already employed,'Methinks from Earth I see him rise,
Angels cougratulate his lot,
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FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF JOHN N. FAIRBANKS.
JOHN M. FAIRBANKS, born July 19, 1801. Lives in
Coventry, Vt.  Married Mehitable Knapp, March 20,
1827.
Laura Fairbanks.   born June 29, 1829.
Horace K. Fairbanks, " April 19, 1843.
A somewhat eventful chapter of incidents in the life
of John M. Fairbanks, came to pass at the time he first
came to Holliston, in the spring of 1823. Small and
single acts in life are often good indices of the whole
character, and so we here make note of his first tour
from Littleton, N. H., to Holliston, Mass. He was
conveyed in a private carriage from Littleton, N. H.,
(his residence) to the White Mountain Notch. After
walking from thence twenty-five miles, he took the
Stage for Concord, N. H. The Stage broke down
twice before reaching its destination, and in Concord
street gave way again. To use his own language at
the time, "the posts and beams began to fall out, and
eight Green Mountain boys, his companions, picked
them up, and marched single file to the tavern and
pawned them for something to drink!"  He went the
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wet and muddy. He reached Holliston on the fourth
day from Concord, stiff-jointed, sore footed, and literally
jaded. His predicament being not much unlike that of
Benjamin Franklin when he first entered the streets of
Philadelphia, except he had not in his possession the
blessing of Franklin's loaves.
He spent about a year in Holliston, got wofully poisoned, and was otherwise much afflicted. Soon after
leaving Holliston he went to reside in Portland, Me.
In 1825 he settled in Coventry, a small township in the
northern part of Vermont. At that time that portion of
the country was a vast wilderness, almost uninhabited
save by wild beasts. Our relative here witnessed the
revolutions, and experienced the hardships and privations incident to the first settlers of a new-country. The
first summer he passed in this, his new home, he came
near being killed by the falling of timber upon his
head, causing a rupture of the skull. His residence at
this time was fifty miles from any Bank, and almost
from any money! The traffic was barter trade, in grain,
sugar and ashes.  The Collector of School taxes was
wont to call on his few scattered fellow citizens with a
grain bag and measure in hand, soliciting of them a
half bushel, a peck, or two quarts of grain as the case
might be.  School Teachers were paid in store goods.
ThLe minister even came under the barter system. The
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annum, one half money, and the other half meat, stock
and grain. Traffic by such exchanges is obsolete there
now, and the country is beautifully diversified with
works of art. But vast forests are still there; their
majestic trees seem to vie with each other in their
upward and strong growth, yet all are harmonious in
carrolling the grandeur, power, and omnipotence of the
Great Supreme. A change has effected our relative
also, religiously as well as physically. Once his hope
of salvation was in good works, now in faith on a crucified Saviour. He has courage and perseverance. He
is a sterling, common sense man, who knows how to
apply it practically. He seems to be the happy recipient of the confidence and esteem of the community.
"His head is silvered o'er with age," which he regards
as a solemn admonition of his early dissolution.
CHILDREN OF AMVIANDA FAIRBANKS.
AMANDA FAIRBANKS, born March 8, 1803. Lives in
St. Johnsbury, Vt. Married Samuel G. Brackett, Jan.
1, 1827.
Mary Ann Brackett,   born Jan. 30, 1828.
Samuel Augustus "       Dec., 1829.
Elmore Fairbanks"    " May 26, 1839.
Mrs. Amanda Brackett is a Deacon's wife. We
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being portrayed in her life, " Even so must their wives
be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things."
We delight to record, that Dea. and Mrs. Brackett are
of those, who we trust, are instruments of good, inasmuch as they are the parents of one who has consecrated
herself to God in the work of a Foreign Missionary.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF N1IARY ANN BRACKETT.
MARY ANN BRACKETT, born Jan. 30, 1828. Married
Dr. Fayette Jewett, Feb. 17, 1853, Missionary in Tocat,
Asia Minor.
Mary Amelia Jewett, born July 16, 1854-died July 26, 1854.
Henry Martin   " born July 8, 1855.
Mrs. Jewett early devoted herself to her Saviour,
and her life evinces that this devotion was sincere, and
that her self-consecration to the work of a Missionary
was the dictate of her love to the cause of Christ.
Her husband was ordained a few weeks previous to
their departure. They sailed from Boston, March,
1853. For nearly two years after this they were verily
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delightful, though heathen home, in Tocat, Asia Minor,
the place of their choice and their labors.
In the society of Rev. J. H. Van Lennep and wife,
they labor under many pleasant and encouraging circumstances, with the hope of an extended influence and
usefulness. They have experienced many vicissitudes
and trials, which have chequered the pathway of their
early missionary life. In view of it relatives and
friends here would gladly convey to them their encouragement and sympathy in such lines as the following:
Christian Sister, shrink not thou,
God will be thy trust, thy stay;
H-e the cloud to shade thy brow,
He the light to guide thy way.
A small mound, covered with wild flowers, on that
far off and heathen land, is precious to us, for beneath it lies interred a little one -Christ has said'" of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." At the judgment
of the great day little Mary will rise, with her relatives
in this land, triumphant from the grave, though her
mouldering remains may be away from  ours full a
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FOURTH  GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF MIARY FAIRBANKS.
MA   FAIRBANKS, born March 31, 1807. Lived in
St. Johsbury, Vt. Married John Bacon, Oct. 21,1828.
Died Sept. 28, 1840.
Nancy Jane Bacon, born July 20, 1833.
Edwin B.   "   born April 28, 1838-died June 18,1842CHILDREN OP TIMXIOTHY R. PAIRBANKS.
TIMOTHY IR. FAIRBANKS, born April 15. 1809. Lives
in St. Johnsbury, Vt.J Married Katharine Stevens,
Sept. 22, 1840.
Wm. Rockwood Fairbanks, born Dec. 1, 1841.
Emma Katharine, " born July 22, 1845-died Dec. 22,'45George Stevens   "  " Nov. 29, 1847.
Katharine Emma  "  " Dec. 3, 1853.
Timothy Rockwood Fairbanks is rightly named, for
his character partakes largely of the originality of the
parent stock. We hope the name, character, and race
identified with it, does not, and will not prove a counterfeit in any relatives, antecedents, or succedents!
Timothy Rockwood Fairbanks commenced mercantile
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1833, and was there engaged in his chosen employment
about eleven years. In 1845 he took an agency for the
celebrated Scale Company of Messrs. E. F. Fairbanks
& Co., of St. Johnsbury. Here has been his home
about seven years. Since taking this agency he has
spent a large portion of his time in the New England
States and New York. He has travelled through the
Canadas, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, New Jersey,
Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and in parts of Ohio,
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Though
a travelling agent in toto, he has spent a portion of
each year, quietly and calmly at home, enjoying the
sweets of domestic bliss. Within the last two years his
peregrinations have been less; so that now, we are
happy to say to any one of his relatives, or others who
may call upon him, that they will find him at home.
CHILDREN OF LUCRETIA A. rAIRBANXS.
LUCRETIA A. FAIRBANKS, born May 15, 1811. Lives
in West Newport, Vt. Married Joseph A. Ide, Jan.
24, 1838.
George Henry Ide,   born Jan. 21, 1839.
Edward Milo  "      " April 30, 1841.
Mrs. Ide is a "farmer's wife," and decidedly prompt
in all her domestic duties. She it is that " spinneth
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CHILD OF DRURY FAIRBANKS.
DRURY FAIRBANKS, born Aug. 7, 1813. Lives in
Philadelphia. Married Susannah C. Owens, Jan. 26,
1845.
Drury Rockwood Fairbanks,  born July 14, 1851.
Drury Fairbanks was a stammerer, but has been
untiring in his efforts to subdue it. He has labored to
overcome the defect with a perseverance akin to the
illustrious Grecian Orator, and has been alike successful. No traces of this difficulty are now perceptible
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THIRD  GEINERATION.
CHILDREN OP ANNA ROCKWOOD,
AND TENTH CHILD OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1727.
ANNA ROCKWOOD was born June 14, 1777. Lived in
Hopkinton. Died Dec. 21, 1843.
She had 6 children, 25 grand-children, and 5 great
grand-children — of whom 2 children, 16 grand-children and 4 great grand-children are now living.
Anna Rockwood, married Sampson Bridges, 1795.
1. Luther Rockwood Bridges, born July 20, 1800.
2. Roxanna Bridges, born Feb. 20, 1803.
38. Joanna    "   "March 28, 1806.
4. Willard   "   " July 11, 1809-died Sept. 10, 1827.
5. Amos Brown"   " May 26, 1811.
6. Dexter     "   " April 6, 1813.
Mrs. Bridges became a resident of lHopkinton in
1779. Her acquaintances there were limited in number, but marked by strong attachment. She was not
only a sympathizer with the sick, but emphatically a
helper in very deed.  She was an unostentatious woman. All her useful and benevolent acts were performed from a high sense of duty. Often while thus engaged, she felt deeply her ill desert, and would frequently




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ejaculate it in mournful and sorrowful expression. "I
am nobody; Iam nothing; am good for nothing," were
so often repeated by her, that they became her peculiar
and chosen household words. When trouble, sickness,
or distress came into her neighborhood, there she was
found; and when her last and dying hour came, she had
the presence and sympathy of large numbers of friends,
to whose necessities in her health she had so often and
fondly ministered.
As a house-keeper she was wise in calculation, shrewd
in management, and one who executed much, with comparatively little ado.  Shte was a peace-maker, ever
" leaving alone contention before it be meddled with."
A disease of the head terminated her lifetime, which
numbered sixty-six years, six months, and seven days.
Her husband died April 6, 1846, thus surviving his
wife two years, three months and fifteen days. The
ages of their four children who have died, were 18, 52,
37, and 33 years respectively.
FOURTH  GEN ERATION.
CHILDRIEN OF LUTHER R. BRIDG3E.~
LUTHER R. BRIDGES, born July 20, 1800. Lived in
Hopkinton.  Married Hannah Stearns, 1822.  Died
April 28, 1852.
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Elizabeth Ann Bridges, born April 17, 1823.
Daniel Thurber  "    " Oct. 15, 1827.
Hannah Thayer  "    " Oct. 22, 1829.
Sampson         "    " June 6, 1833.
Kesiah Goddard "    " Apr. 29, 1835-died Sep. 15,1835.
Emeline Stearns "    " Dec. 9, 1837.
Angeline        "    " June 3, 1839-died Aug. 28, 1839.
Mary            "    " Jan. 17, 1842-died May 7, 1842.
Alvira          "    " Dec. 9, 1843-June 25, 1844.
Luther R. Bridges died of consumption, and was
buried at the Central Cemetery in Hopkinton. His
surviving children reside at home with their mother.
Daniel Thurber Bridges, his oldest son, has ever manifested a kind and commendable regard for his widowed
mother and sisters. By his fidelity, he has also gained
the entire confidence of his employers, having the oversight of a large manufacturing establishment in Hopkinton.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILD OP ELIZABLTH  A. BRIDGES.
ELIZABETH A. BRIDGES, born April 17, 1823. Lived
in Hopkinton. Married Richard Gammage, jr., Nov.
28, 1839. Died Aug. 31, 1844.
Emma Elizabeth Gammage, born Aug. 9, 1844-died Sept.
26, 1844.




FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDRlEN OF 3ROXANNA BRIDGES.
ROXANNA BRIDGES, born Feb. 20, 1803. Lives in
Hollis, N. H.  Married Richard Patch, 1829.
Amos Bowers Patch, born Aug., 1830.
Harriet Ann   "    " Nov. 1831.
Ellen Maria   "    " May, 1833.
Mary Jane          " March 23, 1835.
Jerry M.     "     " July 12, 1836 —died Oct. 1, 1841.
AMOS B. PATCH.
AMos B. PATCH, born Aug., 1830. Lives in Union
City, Indiana. Married Eliza A. Hunter, August 17,
1853.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF HARRIET A. PATCH.
HARRIET A. PATCH, born Nov., 1831. Lives in Hollis,
N. H. Married John C. Smith, May 30, 1850.
Imogien Harriet Smith, born May 26, 1851.
Herbert John    "      " Sept. 18, 1853.




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CHtILD OP:ELLEN l. PATCH.
ELLEN M. PATCH, born May, 1833. Lives in Hollis,
N. H. Married William R. Sargent, Oct. 16, 1847.
Warner Bridges Sargent, born Nov. 1, 1848.
Ellen M. Sargent was divorced from her husband by
a decree of the Court, about the year 1851.
FOURTH GENERATION.
ELLEN  VM. SARGENT.
ELLEN M. SARGENT, born May, 1833.  Lives in
Hollis, N. H. Married Lorenzo Quaid, Jan. 24, 1855.
FIFTH GENERATION.
CHILD OP MARY J. PATCH.
MARY J. PATCH, born March 23, 1835. Lives in
Hollis. Married Noah Dow, April 11, 1854.
Melvin Noah Dow,   born June 22, 1855.




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FOURTH GENERATION.
CHILDREN  OF JOANNA BRIDGES.
JOANNA BRIDGES, born March 28, 1806. Lived in
Hollis, N. H. Married Silas S. Wheeler, Dec. 22,
1835. Died very suddenly, July 9, 1843.
Silas Bainbridge Wheeler, born Sept. 8, 1837.
Maria Jane     " born Dec. 29, 1839-died July 5, 1853.
Eliza Ann       "   " SMar. 22,1841-died Sep. 7, 1855.
Fidelia Augusta  "  " June 22, 1843.
CHILDREN  OP AMOS B. BRIDGES.
AMos B. BRIDGES, born May 26, 1811. Lived in
Hopkinton. Married Frances W. Heald, March 26,
1834. Died March 23, 1844.
Lucretia Rockwood Bridges,  born Mlay 31, 1839.
Amos Willard           "   " March 13, 1843.
CHILDREN OP DEXTER:BRIDGES.
DEXTER BRIDGES, born April 6, 1813. Lives in
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Mlary Elizabeth Bridges,  born Dec. 7, 1841.
Anna Augusta    "       " Sept. 10, 1843.
Adeline Hannahetta"     " March 14, 1845.
Wilber Clinton    "' "March 12, 1854.
Dexter Bridges owns and occupies the old homestead of his father.  The old family mansion still
stands, as in years long past, and with it the great
willow tree at the corner, the acqueduct, the old cider
mill, and many other antique and time-honored surroundings. We know of few old residences now in
existence, around which are clustered so many dear
associations of the past. " Woodman spare that tree,"
we say. May no ruthless hand tear down the old
house. Let all remain as we now see it, and may all of
good that has been said or done within those old walls
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THIRD GENERATION.
CHILDREN OP LUTHER ROCKWOOD,
AND ELEVENTH CHILD OF TIMOTHY ROCIWOOD, BORN IN 1727.
LUTHER ROCKWOOD was born Jan. 7, 1780.  Lives in
Holliston,
He has had 9 children and 16 grand-children; of
whom 5 children, and 5 grand-children are now living.
Luther Rockwood, married Ruth Perry, Dec. 27,1801.
1. Mariam Rockwood, born Aug. 2, 1803-died Mar. 10,'14.
2. Albert Perry'    " June 9, 1805.
Ruth P. wife of Luther Rockwood, died Aug. 31,1805.
Luther Rockwood, married Ruth Temple, Dec. 23,
1806.
3. Elbridge Luther Rockwood, born Oct. 3, 1808-died Aug.
7, 1813.
4. MIary Ann Rockwood, born June 13,1810-died Aug. 5,'13.
5. Thomas Temple, "   " June 5, 1812.
6. Eveline       "  " Sept. 14,1814- " Feb. 17,1819.
7. Ruth          "  "June 5, 1816.
8. Elsie Lucretia   "  " Dec. 13, 1819.
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Ruth Temple Rockwood, died Oct. 11, 1855, aged
75 years. She joined the Congregational Church in
Holliston in 1817.
The following lines were suggested by some of her
last words, which were, " I want to go home: "
6'"I  VANT TO GO HOME."'I know that thou hast gone to the home of thy re st,
Then why should my soul be so sad?
I know that thou hast gone where the weary are blest'
And thine eye looks up and is glad.
In thy far away dwelling in heaven above
I belieye thou hast visions of me -
How much in my memcry of favor and love
Familiaily whisper of thee t
I have a conviction that thy presence is nigh,
When my prospects are shrouded in gloom,
Or whenever I look for blessings on high
Or when weeping over thy tomb.
Mine eye is so dark for I know not how soon
Ere again it may gaze upon thine;
" But my heart has revealings of thee and thy home
In many a token and sign."
By Hope it is revealed, as staTs are by night,
That ere long to thy rest I may come;
And Faith, like a rainbow, breaks on my sight
And shows me thy kindred and home.
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of these pages. He received from his father the homestead estate, situated about a mile west of Holliston
Central Village.
Luther Rockwood has served his fellow-citizens in
various town and military offices. We think it can be
said, that, in sickness and trouble his friends and
neighbors have found in him a valuable and abiding
counsellor. He has been one of the largest owners
of real estate in town; and its management has made
his life one of earnest, active and laborious effort.
Not always successful in his business, we think he has
been found in the path of duty and honorable exertion.
There are incidents peculiar to every family which
it is often well to remember, for every event in the affairs
of men bears the impreEs of an all-controlling and
superintending Providence, and we may learn therefrom the wisest lessons of life.
In the summer of 1813, three children of Luther
Rockwood were at the same time prostrated by the
same disease, and no hope entertained of their recovery.
But two of them, however, were marked for a premature death. The other, Thomas Temple, still survives,
a monument of God's sparing mercy.
Luther Rockwood, like his father before him, is a
Congregationalist of the old Puritan stamp. He has
been much in affliction. He has followed to the grave
two wives, four children, and eleven grand-children.
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Since the death of his last wife, with whom he lived
almost fifty years, he sadly feels his loneliness.
May that religion which he has so long professed,
sustain and support him through his remaining days, and
make them calm, peaceful and happy.
F OURTH  GENERATION.
CHILDR:EN OP ALBERT P.:RCCK:WOOD.
ALBERT P. ROCKWOOD, born June 9, 1805. Lives in
Great Salt Lake City, Utah Territory.  Married Nancy
Haven, April 3, 1827.
Elizabeth Perry Rockwood, bern Dec. 28, 1827-died Sept.
22, 1838, in Quincy, Ill.
Ellen Ackland Rockwood, born lIarch 23, 1829.
Albert Haven    "      " Sept. 29, 1831 —died Sept. 8,
1838, in Quincy, Ill.
MIeriam Rockwood, born Feb. 16, 1834 —died Mar. 28, 1834.
Mary Ann      "    " Feb. 16, 1834 —died April 5, 1834.
Albert NITelson  "   " Feb. 19, 1841 —died July 18, 1843.
An event untoward, unlooked for and incomprehensible, came to pass in this family in thle spring of 1838.
That religious humbug of Joe Smith and others, called
Mormanism, was embraced by many in Holliston during
that year, and among the number were our, relatives,
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From that day to this, they have defended the notions,
followed the teachings, and endured the toils and hardships of this peculiar and deluded sect. He was with
them in their pilgrimage from Missouri to Illinois; from
thence back to the frontier settlements of Missouri
again, and to Great Salt Lake City. He was one of
the small party of pioneers who made a tour of exploration from Council Bluffs, Mo., to Utah Territory, in
1847.
iHe is of sanguine temperament, and kas untiring
perseverance and indomitable courage.
Previous to 1838, temperance, anti-slavery, military
tactics and medicine were the prominent subjects that
engaged his attention.
Very few, in these days of progress, ingenuity and
thrilling adventure, have lived a more chequered and
toilsome life than Albert Perry Rockwood.
CHILD OP THOMIAS T. ROCKaWOOD.
THOMAS T. RocKwooD, born June 5, 1812. Lives in
Norton. Married Evelina Leonard, Feb. 10, 1841.
Charles Hodges Rockwood,  born March 10, 1842.
We will venture here to notice one foot-print in the
sands of time in the history of Thomas T. Rockwood.
It was enstamped in Feb., 1838, and is described in the




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following metre, most of it written about the time of
the occurrence, but some of it afterwards!
THE BROKIEN LEG.
As I was riding in the stage
From Worcester on to Keene,
There was a most unlooked affair
Befel the coach and team.
Before we rode two-thirds our way
The stage became upset,
And we were thrown around the road
Into the mud and wet.
The driver he was womewhat hurt -
Alas! I broke my leg —
Hle hallooed out for nearest help,
While I was forced to beg.
Then soon we rode to Abbott's Inn,*
And here I had it set,
And now I first began to think
I'd pain "to sell or let."
I had a most distressing time
The first few days I's sick -
My appetite was almost gone,
My fever called for drink.
But ere two weeks were fully past
I rode in safety home;
And when we got some crutches made
I longed on them to roam.
Nor were my wishes wholly lost,
I hobbled round the town,
And thus I gained my wonted health,
A boon of kindness shown.
* In IHolden, 




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CHIILDREN  OF RUTH  ROCKWOOD.
RUTH ROCKWOOD, born June 5, 1816.  Lives in Holliston.  Married Eli H. Warren, Aug. 9, 1840.
Ellen Lucretia Warren, born Sep. 6,1841 —died June 15, 1847.
George Harrison  "    " Sep. 3, 1843-died Aug. 16, 1851.
Emma Maria        "    " Apr. 8,1846-died Aug. 23,1851.
Ella Maria        "    " April 30, 1853.
Eli H. Warren died of consumption, May. 30, 1853.
Ellen Lucretia Warren  died  of the same disease
when a little less than six years of age. She was an
interesting child. The following lines composed for the
occasion, were sung at her funeral by eight little
misses, who were nearly her own age:
Tune - WARNING BELL.
Farewell, dear one, thy pains are o'er,
Thy transient race with us is run;
How short thy hours laid up in store,
How soon thy earthly errand done.
And could we not protract thy stay
To fill our thousand fancied joys P
Ah no! t'is God who takes away -'T is He our fondest hope destroys.
Our loss, 0 God! we deeply feel
And humbly beg thee to appear;
O let thy smiles our sorrows heal,
0 let us feel thy presence near.




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When we the lonely spot shall tread
To weep around dear Ellen's grave,
Be tf us the thought our feelings shed:
He talkes but what He kindly gave.
CIILDREN OF ELBRIDGE: L. ROOCWOOD.
ELBRIDGE L. ROCKWOOD, born Nov. 24, 1824. Lives
in Holliston.  Married Elizabeth Phipps, 1846.
Wilber Norman Rockwood, born MLay 9, 1847.
Evelyn Marilla    " born Dec. 10, 1848-died June 24,'52.
Herbert Luther   "   " Oct. 12, 1850-died Sep. 14,1852.
Eva Elizabeth    "   " June 16, 1853-died Aug. 3, 1854.
Edwin Elbridge   "   " March 16, 1855.
An incident of note we here chronicle, occurred in
the spring of 1833. Our relative, Elbridge Luther
Rockwood, was seized with the malignant small pox.
That he should recover, was regarded by the old and
skilful family physician as little less than a miracle.
There were at that time thirteen occupants in the old
family mansion, who were shut out from all society
during seven long weeks.  Many of the medical profession from abroad came to see the sick and learn
relative to this malady. During its prevalence, the
wants of the family were supplied at seemingly
great hazard to the health and safety of the surrounding neighborhood. All were shut in, the roads fenced
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There was a place prominent and particular, where
the family was permitted to make known its wants to
those in waiting. This was at the top of the " PowderHouse Hill," so called. Here communications, written
and verbal, were responded to from the valley below;
and the various articles needed, allowed and called for,
were in due time set down at the thither side of the
fence full half a mile from the infected district. The
house " with all its appurtenances thereunto belonging,"
was considered infected by this dread malady.
After the restoration of the sick, the house, with the
various paraphernalia, including a heterogeneous assortment of odd and antique commodities in the old garret,
were ordered to be cleaned by thorough washing, and
the process completed by smoking in fumes of brimstone. The place of purification was a small shop hard
by the house. Our worthy town officials for the time
being, to make things all right, " on a set day" entered
and examined the premises and pronounced them clean
and safe, every whit.
Thus ended the history of the small pox in Holliston in 1833. "A consummation most devoutly wished"
by the whole town.
The Lithograph at the commencement of this volume,
represents THE HOUSE OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD. It was
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He purchased it in 1750 when it became his residence, and remained so until his death in 1806. It
then passed into the possession of his youngest son,
Luther.  It was demolished in 1850, having remained
in possession  of "The Rockwood  Family" just one
hundred years.
Tradition says that 20 persons have died in this house,
since 1750, namely: Sarah Rockwood, the second wife
of Samuel, the father of our progenitor. She came here
from her home, three miles on foot, and died very suddenly while shelling beans, aged 96.  Also, Timothy
Rockwood, his 4 wives, 5 of his children and 4 of his
grand-children; Ruth P., the first wife of Luther Rockwood, and 4 others not relatives.
The following lines were written by one who remembers the house, not only as his " Grand-father's home,"
but the home of his own childhood:
" Our grand-father's home, old home dearest to me,Its serpentine brook, and balm-gilead tree,
The horse-block and corn-house each side of the way, —
I remember them well, as if't were to-day.
At the ends of the house, two ash trees were seen,
And lilacs all round it in purple and green;
The willow and hop-vine that grew near the brook,
The bridge we fished from and the lilies we took;
The little brown pear-tree, the apples to bake,
The wood-colored fence, and the leather-hinged gates;
The great wood-pile with milk-pans and trays, -
Were highly prized blessings in those olden days.




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A spring from the pasture, its sweets to distil,
Came in aqueduct logs cut out from' The Hill,'
It run to the house in a jubilant tide,
While a branch at the barn the cattle supplied.
But nothing I loved so, nor shall love for aye,
As the house we lived in in grand-father's day,
So quaint and old-fashioned, so anciently rude,
The family mansion in quiet it stood.
I remember the outlines presented to view,
One story in front, in the rear it had two,
Then its low slanting roof, with moss tufted o'er,
Its brick-colored walls and batten front door.
Reflection is active, it hastens aback
To scenes of the past in this oft-beaten track -
To hopes and to pleasures, to joy and to woe,
The old house has witnessed in times long ago.
Brave manhood has been there and lived out its days,
The infant has nestled and boys had their plays,
The vows of the wedded there often were said; —
How may, alas, have gone down to the dead!
The aged have lived there, and nervously told
Of his fights with the bear and Indian of old,
How toilsome his care'twixt the war and his sheep,
Purchasing blessings for his children to keep.
We often remember, nor would we we forget,
The joyous out-gushings of relatives met;
The Catechism heard, when the pastor was there,
The dear old Bible and the family prayer.
Yes, often does fancy most vividly trace
The acts and the scenes of this time-honored place,
And the faces of those, who, dwelling herein,
Life's battles have fought, its blessings to win.




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How painful to see in the short distant past
The relative leave it who lived in it last,
To quit its old rooms, its wide chambers and door,
To dwell'neath its roof and its shadow no more!
Old house of our father'! thou art gone to decay,
We leave thee in sorrow and sadness for aye,'T is thus we must leave when a few days are o'er'The house that we live in' to dwell here no more.
Norton, Sept., 1855.
[The manuscript containing the record of this family was unfortunately
mislaid. Its proper place is next after page 28.]
FIFTH GENEIRATION.
CHILDREN OF EMIIILY A. ROCKWOOD.
EMILY A. ROCKWoOD, born March 30, 1808.  Lives
in Ashland.  Married Geo. W. Jones, Jan. 1, 1834.
George Edward Jones, born Oct. 11, 1834.
Sarah Albee       "   " July 14, 1836.
Theodore B.        "   " Apr. 11, 1838-died Mar. 16, 1839.
Theodore          "   " May 8, 1840.
Charles Rockwood "   " Feb. 6, 1843.
Harley            "   " Apr. 19, 1846 —died Apr. 26, 1846.
Harvey            "   "  "    "   "          "' May 8, 1846
Helen M.           "   " July 1, 1847.
Emily              "   " Aug. 8, 1849.
Mrs. Jones, from early childhood until eighteen years
of age, lived with her grand-parents in Holliston. Since
her marriage, she has lived in Keesville, N. Y.; Grafton, Framingham, and Ashland, Mass.




INDEX.
PART I. --- GENEOLOGICAL.
FIRST GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF SAMUEL ROCKWOOD................................11
SECOND GENERATION.
CHILDREN OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1727.................11
DESCENDANTS OF TIMOTHY ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1751...............16
3d GENERATION.    4th GENERATION.    5th GENERATION.
CHILDREN.           GRAND-CHILDREN,    GREAT GRAND-CHILDREN.
Page.                  Page.                   Page.
Nathan Rockwood,  18 Deborah R.McFarland 20 C. G. McFarland,   21
Emily McF. Phelps, 21
Wallace DMcFarland, 21
Eliza McF. Berry,   21
Dexter Rockwood,   22 Julia A. R. Brewer, 23
Betsey R. Barber,   23 Joanna B. Bates,    26
Curtis H. Barber,   26
George Barber,      26
Emily B. Gibbs,     26
Ezekiel D. Rockwood, 27
Joanna R. Johnson, 27
Nathan F. Rockwood, 27
Emily R. Jones,    146
Sophia R. Ager,     29
Charlotte R. Bemis, 29
Fanny R. Fairbanks, 29




11.                         IINDEX.
3d GENERATION.    4th GENERATION.    5th GENERATION.
CHILDREN.           GRAND-CHILDREN.    GREAT GRAND-CHILDREN.
Page                   Page.                   Page.
Nahum Rockwood,  30 Ursula R. Waite,    32
E. R. Harkness,     33
T. P. Rockwood,    33
Milton Rockwood,   33
William Rockwood,  34 Wm. E. Rockwood,  35
Mary B. Fisk,       35
Aaron Rockwood,    36 Newell Rockwood,   37 Ann R. Smith,            37
Geo. L. Rockwood,   38
Mary, A. R. Fisher, 38 Caroline F. Bragg,   39
Geo. S. Fisher,     39
Aaron W. Rockwood, 40
Ezra B. Rockwood,  40
Harriet R. Warfield, 41
Sabrina R. Cutler,   41
Sophia R. Holbrook, 41 Almira H. Bridges,  42 Adaline B. Smith,   43
Alpheus Bridges,    43
Clarissa B. Watkins, 43
Mary Ann B. Bough, 43
Simeon Cutler,      44
Abner H. Cutler,    44
Josephus W. Cutler, 44
Martin L. Cutler,   44
Timothy R. Cutler,  45
Ezra Rockwood,      45 Joanna R. Adams,   48 Mary A. Keyes,    48
Ezra B. Rockwood.  48
Nathan P. Rockwood, 49
Milly R. Whiting,   49 Emeline W.Harwood, 49
Timothy Rockwood,  50 William R. Whiting, 50 Mary H. Bartlett,   57
Catharine R. Hawes, 58
Benj. A. Rockwood, 58
Calvin Rockwood,   58 Charles Rockwood,   60
Margarette R. Crosby, 60
Martin B. Rockwood, 61
Jerusha R. Towne,  61
Louisa R. Crosby,    61
Calvin Rockwood, jr., 62
Laura R. Gaylord,  62
DESCENDANTS or ELIZABETH ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1753..........62
Elihu Cutler,        65 Simeon N. Cutler,   67 Ellen C. Ballord,    C8
Geo. E. Cutler,     68
iWm. H. Cutler,      68
Delia C. Smith,      68
Sally C. Wilson,     70 Jane W. Daniels,   72
Elihu Cutler, jr.,    72
Charles Cutler,      77!




INDEX.
3d  GENERATION.    4th GENERATI0ON.             th GENERATION.
CHILDDEN.           GRAND-CHILDREN.    GREAT GRAND-CHILDREN.
Page.                  Page.                   Page.
Martin Cutler,      80 James M. Cutler,    81 Nelson J. Cutler,    81
Albert M. Cutler,   82
John M. Cutler,     82 Eliza C. Whiting,   82
Simeon       is     83
Abner H.    "       83
Josephus W. "       83
Martin L.   "       83
Tirdothy R.  "      84
Uriel Cutler,       84 Ursula C. Leland,   85
Elizabeth C. c"     85
Simeon M. Cutler,   85
Abagail C. Bullard, 86
Uriel Cutler, jr.,    87
Alfred Cutler,      87
Mary C. Leland,    87
Ursula C. Mellen,   88
James Cutler,       88 George Cutler,       93
Francis  "          94
Roswell "           94
James   "jr.,       94
DESCENDANTS OF DEBORAH ROCIKWOOD, BORN IN 1758.............95
Timothy Mellen;     96 Deborah M. Whiting 97 Edwin F. Whiting,  97
Elizabeth MI. Bridges, 98 Mary B. Wright,    98
Benj. A. Bridges,   99
Joanna M. Eames,  99
Charlotte M. Burnap, 99
H. M. Rockwood,  100
Miranda M. Barber, 100
Elizabeth M. Cutler, 101 James M. Cutler,  101 Nelson Jas. Cutler, 102
Albert M. Cutler,  102
John M. Cutler,    102 Eliza C. Whiting,  103
DESCENDANTS OF RHODA ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1763................ 104
Betsey B. Littlefield, 105       1
Ezra Brown,        105 Betsey  B urnap,  105'
Emily B. Pierce,   107 Amos Brown,         108|
]ESCENDANTS Or LUCRETIA ROCKWOOD, BORN IN 1775...........109
John M. Fairbanks, 120
Amanda F. Brackett, 122 Mary Ann F. Jewett 123
Mary F. Bacon,    125
Timothy R. Fairbanks "
Lucretia F. Ide,    126
l)rury Fairbanks,   127




iV.                          INDEX.
DESCENDANTS OF ANNA  ROCKWOOD, zoRN Ix 1777,..............LZ,
3d GENERATION.    4th GENERATION.
CHILDREN.            GRAND-CHILDREN.
Page.                   Page.
Luther B. Bridges,  129 Eliz'bth A.Gammage 130
Roxanna B. Patch,  131 Amos B. Patch,    131
Harriet P. Smith,  131
Ellen P. Sargent,   132
Mary P. Dow,       132
Joanna B. Wheeler, 133
Amos B. Bridges,   133
Dexter Bridges,    133
DESCENDANTS OF LUTHER ROCKWOOD, BoRN IN 1780............. 133
-.4. —--
Albert P. Rockwood, 138
Thos. T. Bockwood, 139
Ruth R. Warren,    141
Elbridge L.Rockwood 142. *- --
PART II. --- HISTORICAL.
Origin of the Rockwood Family.......................9. 
Number of Descendants of Timothy Rockwood, our Progenitor........ 11
Sketch of his Life and times.....................  12
Obituary Notice by Rev. Timothy Dickinson.........................   14
~ "'c of Timothy Rockwood, born in 1751................  17
-Notice of Nathan Rockwood.................... 18
Lines on the death of Olive, wife of Nathan Rockwood............... 19
Testimonial to the Life of Albert Rockwood.....2..................  22
"  ",' Thomas Barber, jr.................. 24
Notice of the death of Nathan F. Rockwood...................... 28
cc"    "    "    "Fanny R. Fairbanks....6...................  30
Sketch of the Life of Dea. Nahum Rockwood............ 31,c    IC      "' Mary Rockwood........................... 32
cc   "        "6 < William  Rockwood........................ 34
CC   "       "s o Ezra Rockwood...................4........ 45
Extracts from  a Sermon preached at the funeral of Deas. Timothy
Rockwood................................ 61




INDEX.                                          V.
Notice of Calvin Rockwood and Family............................  59
Sketch of the Life of Elizabeth  Cntler, born in 1753..................  62
"   " " Elihu Cutler..................................  65
Stanzas on the death of Delia C. Smith.............................  69
Extract from  Sermon preached at the funeral of Sally C. Wilson.....  70
Obituary Notice of Elihu Cutler, jr.,...............................  72
"       "      " Charles Cutler.......7.........................  78
Notice of Martin and Betsey  M. Cutler............................ 81
"    "   James Cutler and the death of four of his children.......... 88
Sketch of the Life of Deborah R. Mellen, born in 1758...............   95
M. M. Barber..................................................101
Sketch of the Life of Rhoda RI. Brown, born in 1763............ 104
Notice of Mrs. Burnap and Son.................................... 106
Sketch of the Life of Lucretia R. Fairbanks, born in 1775............ 110
"     "           "   1Rev. Drury Fairbanks.......................  117
Incidents in the Life of John M. Fairbanks........................ 120
Mary Ann Jewett,-a Missionary................................ 123
Timothy R. Fairbanks.......................... 125
Sketch of the Life of Anna R. Bridges, born in 1777................. 128
The old house of Sampson Bridges..                                                  134
Lines on the Death of Ruth T., second Wife of Luther Rockwood...... 136
Sketch of the Life of Luther Rockwood, born in 1780............. 136
Incidents in the Life of Albert P. Rockwood........................ 138
Lines on the Death of Ellen L. Warren............................  141
The "old house"  a hospital....................................  142
History of the old house.......................................... 143
Lines to its memory.......................................                      144




ERRA iTA
PAGE 11th, 8th line from the top-read 1727 for 1724.
" 12th, 12th line from the bottom-read Anna for Ann.
"  24th, 14th line from the top-read, before leaving home, after he
uttered.
35th, 9th line from the bottom-read born for died, and after 1836
read died Dec. 1836.
61st, 5th line from the top-read 1853 for 1854.
"  63rd, 8th line from the top-read first for third.
"  81st, 3rd line from the top-read saw for has seen.
C 93rd, 2nd line from the bottom-read about 1839 for 1835.
97th, 7th line from the top-read sixty-four for fifty-four.
"  98th, 9th line from the top- read Bridges for Mellen.
"  105th, last line-read May 6, 1842.
"  121st, 6th line from the top-read rolls for loaves.
" 128th, 7th line from the bottom-read 1795 for 1779.