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APPENDIX NO. 1
HISTORICAL VIEW OF THE EVIDENCE RELATING TO THE EVENTS OF THE 19TH OF APRIL, 1775.
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Fifty years after the events of the 19th of April, 1775 occurred, some statements relating
to the history of those events became the subject of controversy. The following questions
embrace the most material points in discussion.
1. Did the Lexington company disperse as directed by the British officers? And, were they
first fired upon while dispersing?
2. Was the first forcible resistance to the British armed soldiers made by the provincials
at Lexington in the morning; and did they then return the fire of the enemy?
Some Individuals are satisfied with a history which describes the whole of the events of that day under the local name of Lexington Battle, whether reference be had to the affair
at Lexington in the morning, or to the fight at Concord, or to that in the afternoon, conti-
nued during the whole course of the retreat from Concord to Charlestown; and they will con-
sider it of little importance how these questions are answered. But those who regard truth
as important in historical matters even in minute particulars, will look at the subject in a
different light. Without any intentions of reviving the controversy, or of stating at length the reasons for the opinions I entertain, or of casting a comparative shade over the
honor acquired by the brave "sons of liberty," in either town for the part they acted, I deem it due to historical truth to make the following detail of facts, that the subject
may be fairly understood; and that those who entertain or promulgate opinions relating to
these historical events, may have the means of doing it accurately.
The origin of this controversy will appear from the following statements. On the 2d of
September, 1824, Lafayette passed through Lexington and Concord; and in an address to him
in
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Concord, the Hon. Samuel Hoar said, "You now behold the spot on which the first forcible
resistance was made" to British oppression. The same idea had often been given before by
Morse, Worcester and others, who had in their Gazettes, described the geography of the town.
In the following October the Bunker Hill Monument Association Association published an address to the public, soliciting subscriptions in aid of its objects, in which it is said,
"At Concord the first British blood was shed between the British and armed Americans." - "It
is also intended to erect a suitable monument at Concord, where the first conflict was had,
bearing proper inscriptions to commemorate the glorious spirit of independence which mani-
fested itself there." This produced two illiberal newspaper articles in "The Boston Patriot," and a reply from the Hon. William Sullivan, chairman of the committee. During
the approaching winter the citizens of Concord made arrangements to celebrate by public
performances the 50th Anniversary of the 19th of April, 1775.
The Hon. Edward Everett was engaged as the orator and Lexington and the neighboring towns
were invited to unite in the ceremony. The Bunker Hill Monument Association appropriated
$500, which was somewhat less than the amount of the subscriptions to that Association in
Concord, towards the erection of a monument in that town, and sent to the committee of
arrangements a plan of the monument, and proposed that the cornerstone should be laid on
the day of the celebration.
footnote: This money has been vested on interest by the town for this object. The directors of the Bunker Hill Monument Association have also more recently pledged themselves
to pay the additional sum of $1,000 and when received, the whole will be appropriated to
building a monument, probably on the very spot where the first British blood was shed, where
the first British life was taken, in the cause of American liberty, and where are the graves
of the slain.
In the meantime, the inhabitants of Lexington had taken measures to collect and publish a
statement, intended, as we are informed in the preface to the publication, to counteract
the influence of the two statements above mentioned; and also the testimony given under oath
in 1775; and the narrative of the Rev. Mr. Clark published in 1776. The result of these
measures was, "The History of the Battle of Lexington," written by Elias Phinney, Esq., a
member of the committee chosen by the town for that purpose. This pamphlet was placed in the hands of the honorable and accomplished orator and he states in a note to the historical
Oration, pronounced at the celebration, that his "aim has been not to pronounce on questions
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in controversy," - "reference being had to the testimony contained in Mr. Phinney's pamphlet. These two publications (the Oration and History) appeared in print about the
same time; and, so far as relates to the particular facts in question, stand equally on
controversial ground. In 1827, "the Rev. Ezra Ripley, D.D., and other citizens of Concord
published a "History of the Fight at Concord," intended to invalidate some of the statements
contained in the two pamphlets just mentioned. All three of these publications, though they
contain much valuable historical matter must be considered in regard to the points at issue,
controversial.
About the time these publications were made, several highly controversial articles appeared
in the newspapers; but they cannot be regarded by candid minds in the serious light of
historical truth. A new lithographic edition of Doolittle's Historical Engraving, first
published in 1775 also appeared. In the original, no one is represented as firing at the
British soldiers at Lexington, but several as dispersing and some as slain. As this would
be rather an awkward representation of a battle, the editors as is sometimes the practice
of historians, thought fit to improve the original to suit their views of what the engagement should have been. From this picture wood cuts have been prepared, which appear
in some school-books to perpetuate the error.
The original evidence, which was for the first time obtained and printed in the above
pamphlets, was taken ex parte, and designed, so far as relates to the question at issue,
to establish some particular facts in controversy, and cannot therefore be considered
strictly impartial. If there was an influence which produced defective evidence in 1775,
as has been stated, it is not more reasonable to suppose that some other influence, operating fifty years afterwards when the facts could not be so distinctly remembered,
and the points then in controversy were a subject of frequent conversation, might produce
evidence so stated and expressed as to give erroneous impressions?
Whatever weight might be attached to either of these publications, no accurate historian
will be satisfied with their statements merely, or pronounce on questions in controversy,
without a reference to the whole original evidence. In this case, as well as in many others
where historians copy the errors of other writers, it will be found to differ materially
from the modern version. What is its purport? And how was it understood?
Some account of those events was published in the "Essex Gazette" of April 21st and 25th
and May 5th, 1775, which,
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including an introduction, a list of the killed and wounded, and a "Funeral elegy to the
immortal memory of those worthies which were slain in the Battle of Concord, April 19, 1775"
soon after appeared in a hand-bill 20 inches long and 15 wide, entitled "Bloody Butchery
by the British Troops, or the Runaway Fight of the Regulars" - "being the Particulars of the
Victorious Battle fought at and near Concord." Just above the title were pictured 40 coffins over which were printed the names of the slain.
On the 22d of April a committee of the Provincial Congress consisting of:
Col. Elbridge Gerry of Marblehead
Hon. Thomas Cushing of Cohasset
Col. James Barrett of Concord
Capt. Josiah Stone of Dracut
Dr. John Taylor of Lunenburgh
Mr. Samuel Freeman of Falmouth
Abraham Watson, Esq. of Cambridge
Jonas Dix, Esq. of Waltham
were chosen to take the depositions relating to the conduct of the British on the 19th of
April, 1775; another was appointed to draw up a narrative and another to make an additional
copy of the depositions. After it was collected, the evidence was transmitted to the
Continental Congress and to England. (see footnotes) Part of it was published in the
"Pennsylvania Ledger," and copied into other American and English newspapers.
The whole was published by Isaiah Thomas, by an order of the Provincial Congress passed May
28th in a pamphlet of 22 pages, 8vo.; entitled, "A Narrative of the Incursions and Ravages
of the King's Troops under command of General Gage on the 19th of April, 1775, together
with the Depositions taken by order of Congress to support the truth of it." The pamphlet
was ordered to be sent to every town in the province though I have seen but one copy, which
is owned by William Lincoln, Esq., of Worcester. These depositions were all taken the next
week after the battle; and it is a fact worthy of notice, that those relating to Concord
were dated the 23d of April, 1775, and those relating to Lexington were dated the 25th of
April.
footnote: Captain John Derby of Salem, Mass., was despatched with these papers to England
where he arrived the 29th of May, 1775. He was the bearer of the "Essex Gazette," containing the first published account of these events, which was printed and circulated in
London on the day of his arrival, and gave the first notice of the affair in England. It
produced great commotion. General Gage's official account, although despatched four days
before Capt. Derby sailed, did not arrive until the 10th of June, eleven days after Capt.
Derby's arrival, subjecting the ministry to no small embarrassment and chagrin. The depositions taken out by Capt. Derby were the originals first taken, and contain the real
signatures of the deponents. They were intended for the British government, but for some
causes not known were never communicated.
They have been returned to this country, and are now in the Library of Harvard College.
See Washington's Writings, Vol. III. p.35. The depositions and the letters sent by Capt.
Derby may be found in the printed Journals of Congress for 1775.
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"A Narrative of the Concord Fight with 104 Depositions to support the truth of it," was
written by the Rev. Mr. Gordon of Roxbury, and published in George's Almanac for 1776, "by
particular desire and for the use of the gentlemen officers and soldiers of the American
Army."
Lowe's Almanac for that year contains another account by the same gentlman, describing
"what he saw, or collected from unquestionable authority on the spot," relating to the same
event.
The Rev. Jonas Clark published his Narrative, referred to in our General History, in connexion with his Anniversary Sermon in 1776. He informs us that he was an eye-witness,
and that it is "a plain and faithful narrative of facts, as they appeared unto us in this
place."
A "circumstantial account," of this affair was transmitted by Gov. Gage to Gov. Trumbull*
* 2 Massachusetts Historical Collections, ii, p.224
and an official account was sent to England, which was not published by the ministry till
June 10th, and which drew forth some severe but well deserved criticisms in the "Remembrancer" and other English papers. Gordon says it "had little truth in it;" and all
who had even an imperfect knowledge of the facts will say the same. This statement of the
material facts is contradicted by the original depositions, by Mr. Clark's Narrative, and
by all the recent publications above noticed. It was so drawn up as especially to answer
a particular purpose, and as a lame apology of Gage to England for murdering innocent
citizens. It was probably compiled from letters of Smith and Percy, or from a narrative
of the occurrences written by Ens. D. Bernicre, which was left in Boston, when the British
evacuated it, and published in 1779, says the title, "for the information and amusement of
the curious."*
*2 Massachusetts Historical Collections, iv, p. 215.
This remark in some measure shows the estimation in which its statements were then held.
It was not believed by most of the English historians of those time, who have been considered accurate and impartial; though some, who appear willing to adopt the errors
of others from prejudice or without careful investigation, have believed and sent it forth
as truth.
These were all the material printed original sources of evidence.*
*3 The letter of Paul Revere relates to other occurrences of the day not in
controversy. 1 Historical Collection, Vol. v. p. 106.
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Most other writers anterior to 1825 have described the events without being eye-witnesses,
without thorough examination or have been mere copyists from some one of these authorities
with comments to suit their own peculiar views.
And, what is the purport of this evidence?
In these depositions, Captain Parker, commander of the Lexington company, testifies under
oath, that on the approach of the British troops, he "immediately ordered the militia to
disperse, and not to fire; immediately said troops made their appearance." John Robbins,
that when commanded by the British troops to disperse, they did disperse befor any firing
took place. Thirty-four others, that "the company began to disperse, and, when their backs
were turned upon the troops, they were fired upon." Timothy Smith, that "the troops marched
up to the company then dispersing" before firing. Thomas Fessendon, that "as soon as ever
the officer cried, 'Disperse you rebels,' the said company dispersed as fast as they could;
and, while they were dispersing, the regulars kept firing at them." Edward T. Gould, a
British officer, that "on our approach they dispersed, and, soon after, firing began."
The Rev. Mr. Clark fully confirms these depositions. The British account says, "when the
troops came within one hundred yards of them they began to fire off towards some stone walls."
How was this testimony understood?
Isaiah Thomas, in the Massachusetts Spy of May 3d, 1775, published an account of this affair, "collected from those whose veracity is unquestioned," in which he says, "it is
to be noticed they fired upon our people as they were dispersing agreably to their command,
and that they did not even return the fire." "Thus did the troops of the British king fire
first at two several times [at Lexington and Concord] upon his loyal American subjects, and
put a period to ten lives before a gun was fired upon them. Our people then returned the
fire and obliged them to retreat."
The London "Remembrancer" (Vol. I, p.56) says, "The positive oaths and veracity of witnesses
render it unquestionable that the King's troops began the fire, and that too upon a very
small body of provincials who were dispersing." Gordon, in the Narrative to which I have
referred, says, "Upon seeing the regulars they dispersed." "The Lexington company upon seeing these troops and being of themselves so unequal a match for them were deliberating
for a few moments what they should do, when severl dispersing of their own heads, the
Captain soon ordered the rest to disperse for their own safety." This was before the firing
of the British. "They killed 3 or 4 on the common, the rest on the other side of the walls,
and while dispersing." This is confirmed by the British account. The Rev. mr. Pemberton
says, "They were fired upon while dispersing;" (Massachusetts Historical Collections, ii,
p.48). and repeates the same idea inhis manuscript history.
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It has been said that this evidence was "ex parte and made for particular purposes," - to
decided the question "whether the Americans fired first, and not whether they fired at all."
It has also been said, that those "who gave in their evidence would not disclose any "facts
which might in all probability expose themselves or their friends to the British halter."
These objections, to be of force, must, as seems to me, apply equally to all the testimony,
to that which relates to Concord as well as to Lexington; and even to the Narrative of Mr.
Clark. The Concord deponents testified before "Gen. Gage and other apologists of British
outrage," (in the language of Mr. Phinney's preface,) "had asserted that the people of
Lexington commenced the attack on the king's troops; and they testified two days before the
Lexington deponents gave in their testimony to the same committee. If the Lexington company
returned the fire, why, it has been asked, should they not have testified toit after the
Concord deponents had done it? Why should one fear the halter more than the other? And why
should it be more criminal in one to tell the whole truth than in the other? And it is especially difficult to perceive how Mr. Clark should be influenced by such or any other
improper motives. His Narrative was drawn up after being a year on the spot, and after daily conversations on the subject. It is not easy to perceive how any motive could have
influenced him to make an imperfect statement, or "color it for a particular purpose."
He could not have suppressed the truth, because he feared "the halter"; nor was it necessary
at that time to rouse the indignation of the Americans towards the British by erroneous
statements, nor to refute their assertions, nor to show that they had committed "the most
deliberate murder" at Lexington. Bunker Hill battle had been fought, Washington for some
time had had the command of the army; and, among other great events, the enemy had removed
from our neighborhood, and evacuated Boston. Why should his Narrative not be believed and
received as he says it is, as "a plain and faithful Narrative of facts as they appeared to
us in this place" [Lexington]? And with far more authority than any foreign historian?
None of the original authorities to which I have referred, states that the fire was returned, though it is inferred from what is testified that some guns were fired. But
these could not have
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been fired till after Capt. Parker had "ordered the militia to disperse and not to fire."
"Very few of our people," says Mr. Clark, "fired at all; and even they did not fire till,
after being fired upon by the troops, they were wounded themselves, or saw others killed,
or wounded by them, and looked upon it next to impossible to escape." But does not the
expression 'returning the fire', as usually understood, convey some other meaning than that
implied by Mr. Clark? Would two or three guns from behind the walls or from neighboring
houses or even on the common, on each one's own responsibility, after orders had been given
by the commanding officers, "to disperse and not to fire," be considered, in military affairs, or in the ordinary use of language, as returnig the fire, and making a regular,
forcible resistance?
Whether any British blood was shed or not at Lexington in the morning, so far as regards
the sources of evidence to which we have adverted, rests entirely on the assertion in the
British account, that a single man was wounded in the leg. Whether this be true is prob-
lematical, since this account is not now relied on by any one as authority. It is not
pretended by anyone, that a single individual of the enemy was killed at Lexington in the
morning.
Notwithstanding the distinguished part Concord acted on that occasion, her citizens never
took the trouble to have the particulars published to the world. This is partly to be
ascribed to the premature death of that devoted patriot, the Rev. William Emerson. He and
several others left matter in manuscript which has aided me in this work. Lexington, on the
other hand, celebrated the day by military parades and religious services on eight sucessive
anniversaries; and the sermons preached on the ocassion were printed. The legislature also
granted on the 28th of February, 1797, on the petition of Joseph Simonds, then a representative from Lexington, $200 to erect a monument in that town. Mr. Thomas Park of
Harvard built the monument. After some progress had been made in its erection it was found
that a further sum would be necessary to complete it, and the Selectmen petitioned for more
aid. $200 more were granted on the 13th of January, 1798 (Resolves of the General Court).
It was proper that such a monument should be placed there; and the inscription it bears is
happily designed for its object. This monument, however, and the celebrations above noticed, combined with various other circumstances, have tended to take off the public mind
from an examination of the whole history of the events on the 19th of April, 1775, and to
mark this spot for other purposes than the monument was intended - the spot where the first
American blood was shed; where the first American life was taken.
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The inhabitants of Lexington deserve great credit for the stand they took in the morning,
and the part they acted during the day. That her militia were slain with arms in their hands is an important fact, and highly honorable to their patriotism and valor. As to
resistance there, it is not contended by anyone that any was made or attempted, which could
have impeded the progress of the troops. Mr. Clark speaks of the place, as "the field, not
of battle, but of murder and bloodshed." This was undoubtedly true. It would have been rash and inconsiderate for 70 militia men to have placed themselves in the attitude of
oppositio to 800 chosen troops; and much more so to have engaged in a battle. It would have
been folly and not bravery. It was much more honorable to disperse. It was not so at
Concord. There the circumstances were different, and the numbers of both opposing parties
more nearly equal. All testimony concurs in saying that there was cool, deliberate and effectual opposition, by order of the commanding officer. There was the first forcible
resistance - there the enemy were first compelled to retreat; and there the first British
life was taken.
I annex all the depositions taken by authority of the Provincial Congress, and published
officially in the pamphlet of which we have given the title on p. 336. The signuatures
of the deponents and the certificates of the Justices of the Peace and Notaries Public
only are omitted.
Deposition #1
"We, Solomon Brown, Jonathan Loring, and Elijah Sanderson, all of lawful age and of
Lexington, in the County of Middlesex, and the Colony of the Massachusetts-Bay, in
New England, do testify and declare, that on the evening of the eighteenth of April
(1775) instant, being on the road between Lexington and Concord, and all of us mounted
on horses, we were, about ten of the clock, suddenly surprised by nine persons whom we
took to be regular officers, who rode up to us, mounted and armed, each holding a
pistol in his hand, and after putting pistols to our breasts, and seizing the bridles
of our horses, they swore that if we stirred another step we should be all dead men,
upon which we surrendered ourselves. They detained us until two o'clock the next
morning, in which time they searched and greatly abused us, having first enquired
about the magazine at Concord, whether any guards were posted there and whether the
bridges were up, and said four or five regiments of regulars would be in possession
of the stores soon, they then brought us back to Lexington, cut the horses bridles
and girts, turned them loose and then left us.
"Lexington, April 25th, 1775.
Deposition #2
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"I, Elijah Sanderson above named, do further testify and declare that I was in
Lexington Common the morning of the 19th of April (1775) aforesaid, having been
dismissed by the officers above mentioned, and saw a large body of regular troops
advancing towards Lexington Company, many of whom were then dispersing. I heard one
of the regulars, whom I took to be an officer, say, "Damn them we will have them,"
and immediately the regulars shouted aloud, "run" and fired on the Lexington Company,
which did not fire a gun before the regulars discharged on them. Eight of the
Lexington Company were killed, while they were dispersing and at considerable distance
from each other, and many wounded, and although a spectator, I narrowly escaped with
my life.
"Lexington, April 25th, 1775."
Deposition #3
"I, Thomas Rice Willard, of lawful age, do testify and declare, that being in the
house of Daniel Harrington of Lexington, on the nineteeth instant, in the morning,
about half an hour before sun-rise, looked out the window of said house and saw
(as I suppose) about four hundred of the regulars in one body coming up the road
and marched toward the north part of the Common, back of the meeting-house of said
Lexington, and as soon as said regulars were against the East-End of the meeting-
house, the commanding officer said something, what I know not, but upon that the
regulars ran till they came within about eight or nine rods of about an hundred
of the militia of Lexington who were collected on said common, at which time the
militia of Lexington dispersed, then the officers made an huzza, and the private
soldiers succeeded them. Directly after this, an officer rode before the regulars
to the other side of the body, and hollowed after the militia of said Lexington and
said, "Lay down your arms, damn you, why dont you lay down your arms," and that
there was not a gun fired till the militia of Lexington were dispersed, and further
saith not.
"April 23d, 1775.
To be continued Part 4 - Testimony #4 - Simon Winship of Lexington - p.342
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Deposition #4
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"Lexington, 25th April, 1775.
"Simon Winship of Lexington, in the county of Middlesex and province of the
Massachusetts Bay, in New England, being of lawful age, testifieth and saith, that
on the nineteenth of April instant, about four o'clock in the morning, as he was
passing the public road in said Lexington, peaceably and unarmed, about two miles
and an half distant from the meeting-house in said Lexington, he was met by a body
of the King's regular troops, and being stopped by some officers of said troops was
commanded to dismount. Upon asking why he must dismount, he was obliged by force to
quit his horse, and ordered to march in the midst of the body, and being examined
whether he had been warning the minute-men, he answered no, but had been out and was
then returning to his father's. Said Winship further testifies, that he marched with
said troops until he became about half a quarter of a mile of said meeting-house, where
an officer commanded the troops to halt, and then to prime and load; this being done,
the said troops marched on till they came within a few rods of Captain Parker and
company, who were partly collected on the place of parade, when said Winship observed
an officer at the head of said troops, flourishing his sword and with a loud voice
giving the word "fire" which was instantly followed by a discharge of arms from said
regular troops, and said Winship is positive and in the most solemn manner declares,
that there was no discharge of arms on either side, till the word "fire," was given
by said officer as above."
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Deposition #5
"Lexington, April 25th, 1775.
"I, John Parker, of lawful age, and commander of the militia in Lexington, do testify
and declare, that on the 19th instant, in the morning about one of the clock, being
informed that there were a number of regular officers riding up and down the road,
stopping and insulting people as they passed the road, and also informed that a number
of the regular troops were on their march from Boston, in order to take the province
stores at Concord, ordered our militia to meet on the common in said Lexington, to
consult what to do, and concluded not to be discovered nor meddle or make with said
regular troops (if they should approach) unless they should insult or molest us, and
upon their sudden approach, I immediately ordered our militia to disperse and not to
fire. Immediately said troops made their appearance and rushing furiously, fired upon
and killed eight of our party, without receiving any provocation therfor from us."
Deposition #6
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"Lexington, April 24, 1775.
"I, John Robbins, being of lawful age, do testify and say, that on the 19th instant,
the company under the command of Capt. John Parker, being drawn up sometime before
sunrise, on the green or common, and I being in the front rank, there suddenly
appeared a number of the King's troops, about a thousand, as I thought, at the
distance of about sixty or seventy yards from us, hussaing, and on quick pace towards
us, with three officers in their front on horseback, and on full gallop towards us,
the foremost of which cried, "Throw down your arms, ye villains, ye rebels," upon
which said company dispersing, the foremost of the three officers ordered their men,
saying,"Fire, by God, fire." At which moment, we received a very heavy and close fire
from them, at which instant, being wounded, I fell, and several of our men were shot
dead. Captain Parker's men, I believe, had not fired a gun, and further the deponent
saith not.
Deposition #7
"We, Benjamim Tidd of Lexington and Joseph Abbot, of Lincoln,in the county of
Middlesex, and colony of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England, of lawful age,
do testify and declare, that on the morning of the nineteenth of April instant,
about five o'clock, being on Lexington common and mounted on horses, we saw a
body of Regular troops marching up to the Lexington company which was then dis-
persing; soon after, the regulars fired, first a few guns, which we took to be
pistols, from some of the regulars who were mounted on horses, and then the said
regulars fired a volley or two before any guns were fired by the Lexington company.
Our horses immediately started and we rode off - and further say not.
"Lexington, April 25th, 1775."
Deposition #8
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"We:
Nathaniel Mulliken
Philip Russell
Moses Harrington, Jun.
Thomas Harrington
Daniel Harrington
William Grismer
William Tidd
Isaac Hastings
Jonas Stone, Jun.
James Wyman
Thaddeus Harrington
John Chandler
Joshua Reed, Jun.
Joseph Simonds
Phineas Smith
John Chandler, Jun.
Reuben Lock
Joel Viles
Nathan Reed
Samuel Tidd
Benjamin Lock
Thomas Winship
Simeon Snow
John Smith
Moses Harrington, 3d.
Joshua Reed
Ebenezer Parker
John Harrington
Enoch Willington
John Hosmer
Isaac Green
Phineas Stearns
Isaac Durant
Thomas Headly, Jun.
All of lawful age and inhabitants of Lexington, in the county of Middlesex and Colony
of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England, do testify and declare, that on the 19th
of April instant, about one or two o'clock in the morning, being informed that several
officers of the regulars had, the evening before, been riding up and down the road,
and had detained and insulted the inhabitants passing the same, and also understanding
that a body of regulars were marching from Boston towards Concord, with intent (as it
was supposed) to take the stores belonging to the colony, in that town, we were
alarmed, and having met at the place of our company's parade, were dismissed by our
Captain, John Parker, for the present, with orders to be ready to attend at the beat
of a drum, we further testify and declare, that about five o'clock in the morning,
hearing our drum beat, we proceeded towards the parade, and soon found that a large
body of troops were marching towards us, some of our company were coming up to the
parade and others had reached it, at which time the company began to disperse, whilst
our backs were turned on the troops, we were fired on by them, and a number of our
men were instantly killed and wounded, not a gun was fired by any person in our
company on the regulars, to our knowledge, before they fired on us, and they
continued firing until we had all made our escape.
"Lexington, April 25th, 1775."
To be continued, Part 6 - Deposition #9 - p.345
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
Subject: Depositions relating to the Conduct of the British on April 19, 1775
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835. Part 6.
Deposition #9
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"We:
Nathaniel Parkhurst
Jonas Parker
John Munroe, Jun.
John Winship
Solomon Pierce
John Muzzy
Abner Meads
John Bridge, Jun.
Ebenezer Bowman
William Munroe, 3d
Micah Hagar
Samuel Sanderson
Samuel Hastings
James Brown
of Lexington in the county of Middlesex and colony of the Massachusetts Bay, in New
England, and all of lawful age, do testify and say, that on the morning of the nine-
teenth of April, instant, about one or two o'clock, being informed that a number of
regular officers had been riding up and down the road the evening and night preceding,
and that some of the inhabitants as they were passing had been insulted by the officers
and stopped by them, and being also informed that the regular troops were on the march
from Boston, in order (as it was said) to take the colony stores then deposited in
Concord, we met on the parade (grounds) of our company in this town. After the company
had collected, we were ordered by Capt. John Parker (who commanded us) to disperse
for the present, and to be ready to attend the beat of the drum, and accordingly the
company went into houses near the place of parade. We further testify and say,
that about five o'clock in the morning, we attended the beat of our drum, and were
formed on the parade; we were faced toward the regulars then marching up to us, and
some of our company were coming to the parade with their backs towards the troops,
and others on the parade ground began to disperse, when the regulars fired on the
company, before a gun was fired by any of our company on them; they killed eight of
our company and wounded several, and continued their fire until we had all made our
escape."
"Lexington, 25th April, 1775."
See the complete List of 144 minutemen of Capt. John Parker's Lexington Company at:
http://users.rcn.com/waynemccarthy/LMM2002/roster.html
Subject: Depositions relating to the Conduct of the British on April 19, 1775
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835. Part 7.
Deposition #10
p.345
"I, Timothy Smith of Lexington, in the county of Middlesex and colony of Massachusetts
Bay, in New England, being of lawful age, do testify and declare, that on the morning
of the nineteenth of April instant, being at Lexington common, as a spectator, I saw
a large body of regular troops marching up towards the Lexington company, then dis-
persing and likewise saw the regular troops fire on the Lexington company, before the
latter fired a gun. I immediately ran and a volley was discharged at me, which put me
in imminent danger of losing my life. I soon returned to the Common and saw eight of
the Lexington men who were killed and lay bleeding at a considerable distance from each
other, and several were wounded; and further saith not.
"Lexington, April 25th, 1775."
Deposition #11
"We, Levi Mead and Levi Harrington, both of Lexington, in the county of Middlesex
and colony of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England, and of lawful age, do testify
and declare, that on the morning of the nineteenth of April, being on Lexington
Common, as spectators, we saw a large body of regular troops marching up towards
the Lexington company, and some of the regulars on horses, whom we took to be
officers, fired a pistol or two on the Lexington company, which was then dispersing.
These were the first guns that were fired, and they were immediately followed by
several volleys from the regulars, by which eight men belonging to said company were
killed and several wounded.
"Lexington, April 25th, 1775."
p. 346 Depositon #12
"Lexington, April 25th, 1775."
"I, William Draper, of lawful age, and an inhabitant of Colrain, in the county of
Hampshire, and colony of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England, do testify and
declare that being on the parade of said Lexington, April 19th instant, about
half an hour before sunrise, the King's regular troops appeared at the meeting-house
of Lexington. Capt.(John) Parker's company, who were drawn up, back of said meeting-
house on the parade (grounds), turned from said troops, making their escape by dis-
persing. In the meantime the regular troops made an huzza, and ran towards Capt.
Parker's company, who were dispersing, and immediately after the huzza was made,
the commanding officer of said troops (as I took him), gave the command to the
troops, "Fire, fire, damn you, fire," and immediately they fired, before any of
Capt. Parker's company fired, I then being within three or four rods of said
regular troops - and further saith not.
To be continued - Part 8 - Depositon #13 - Thomas Fessenden - p.346
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
Subject: Depositions relating to the Conduct of the British on April 19, 1775
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835. Part 8.
p.346 Deposition #13
"Lexington, April 23, 1775.
"I, Thomas Fessenden, of lawful age, testify and declare, that being in a pasture
near the meeting-house, at said Lexington, on Wednesday, last, at about half an hour
before sunrise, I saw a number of regular troops pass speedily by said meeting-house,
on their way towards a company of militia of said Lexington, who were assembled, to the
number of about an hundred in a company, at the distance of eighteen or twenty rods
from the meeting-house, and, after they had passed by said meeting-house, I saw three
officers on horseback advance to the front of said regulars, when one of them, being
within six rods of said militia, cried out, "Disperse you rebels, immediately," on
which he brandished his sword over his head three times; meanwhile the second officer
who was about two rods behind him, fired a pistol, pointed at said militia and the
regulars kept huzzaing til he had finished brandishing his sword and when he had thus
finished, he pointed it down towards the militia and immediately on which, the said
regulars fired a volley at said militia, and then I ran off as fast as I could, while
they continued firing, till I was out of their reach. I further testify that as soon
as ever the officer cried, "Disperse, you rebels," the said company of militia dis-
persed every way as fast as they could, and while they were dispersing, the regulars
kept firing at them incessantly, and further saith not."
p.347 Deposition #14
"Lincoln, April 23d, 1775.
"I, John Bateman, belonging to the fifty-second regiment, commanded by Colonel Jones,
on Wednesday morning, on the nineteenth of April, instant, was in the party marching
to Concord, being at Lexington in the county of Middlesex, being nigh the meeting-
house in said Lexington, there was a small party of men gathered together in that
place, when our said troops marched by, and I testify and declare, that I heard the
word of command given to the troops to fire, and some of said troops did fire, and I
saw one small party lie dead on the ground nigh said meeting house, and I testify that
I never heard any of the inhabitants so much as fire one gun on said troops."
Deposition #15
"We,
John Hoar
John Whitehead
Abraham Garfield
Benjamin Munroe
Isaac Parks
William Hosmer
John Adams
Gregory Stone
All of Lincoln, in the county of Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, all of legal age,
do testify and say, that on Wednesday,last, we were assembled at Concord in the
morning of said day, in consequence of information received, that a brigade of
regular troops were on their march to the said town of Concord, who had killed
six men at the town of Lexington; about an hour afterwards we saw them approaching
to the number, as we apprehended, of about twelve hundred, on which we retreated to
a hill about eighty rods back, and the said troops then took possession of the hill
where we were first posted. Presently after this we saw the troops moving towards
the North Bridge about one mile from the said Concord Meeting-house, we then immediately went before them and passed the bridge, just before a party of them
to the number of about two hundred arrived. They there left about one half of their
two hundred at the bridge and proceeded with the rest towards Colonel Barret's, about
two miles from the said bridge. We then, seeing several fires in the town, thought
the houses in Concord were in danger, and marched towards the said bridge and the
troops who were stationed there, observing our approach, marched back over the bridge,
and then took up some of the plank. We then hastened our march towards the bridge,
and when we had got near the bridge, they fired on our men, first three guns one
after the other, and then a considerable number more, and then, and not before,
(having orders from our commanding officers not to fire till we were fired upon),
we fired upon the regulars, and they retreated. On their retreat through this town
and Lexington to Charlestown, they ravaged and destroyed private property and burned
three houses, one barn and one shop."
To be continued - Part 9 - Deposition #16 - p. 347 Concord Men testify.
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
Subject: Depositions relating to the Conduct of the British on April 19, 1775
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835. Part 9.
p.347 Deposition #16
Concord Men
"Lexington, April 23d, 1775.
"We:
Nathan Barret, Captain
Jonathan Farrer, Lieut.
Joseph Butler, Lieut.
Francis Wheeler, Lieut.
John Barret, Ensign.
John Brown
Silas Walker
Ephraim Melvin
Nathan Butterick
Stephen Hosmer, Jun.
Samuel Barrett
Thomas Jones
Joseph Chandler
Peter Wheeler
Nathan Pierce
Edward Richardson,
All of Concord, in the county of Middlesex, in the province of the Massachusetts Bay,
of lawful age, testify and declare, that on Wednesday, the 19th instant, about an hour
after sunrise, we assembled on a hill near the meeting-house in Concord, aforesaid,
in consequence of an information that a number of regular troops had killed six of
our countrymen at Lexington and were on their march to said Concord, and about an
hour after we saw them approaching, to the number, as we imagine, of about 1200, on
which we retreated to a hill about eighty rods back, and the aforesaid troops then
took possession of the hill where we were first posted. Presently after this, we saw
them moving towards the North Bridge, about one mile from said meeting-house. We then
immediately went before them, and passed the bridge just before a party of them, to
the number of about two hundred, arrived. They there left about one half of those two
hundred at the bridge, and proceeded with the rest towards Colonel Barrett's, about
two miles from the said bridge. We then, seeing several fires in the town, thought
our houses were in danger, and immediately marched back towards said bridge and the
troops who were stationed there, observing our approach, marched back over the bridge
and when we had got near the bridge, they fired on our men, first, three guns, one
after the other, and then a considerable number more, upon which, and not before,
(having orders from our commanding officers not to fire until we were fired upon,)
we fired upon the regulars, and they retreated. At Concord, and on their retreat
through Lexington, they plundered many houses, burnt three at Lexington, together
with a shop and a barn, and committed damage, more or less, to almost every house
from Concord to Charlestown."
To be continued, Part 10 - Deposition #17 - Joseph Butler & Ephraim Melvin - p.348
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
Subject: Depositions relating to the Conduct of the British on April 19, 1775
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835. Part 10.
p.348 Deposition #17
"Lexington, April 23d, 1775.
"We, Joseph Butler and Ephraim Melvin, do testify and declare that when the regular
troops fired upon our people at the North Bridge in Concord, as related in the fore-
going depositions, they shot one, and we believe, two of our people, before we fired
a single shot at them."
Deposition #18
"Concord, April 23, 1775.
"I, Timothy Minot, Jun., of Concord, on the nineteenth day of this instant, April,
after, that I heard of the regular troops firing upon the Lexington men, and fearing
that hostilities might be committed at Concord, thought it my incumbent duty to
secure my family. After I had secured my family, some time after that, returning
towards my own dwelling, and finding that the bridge on the northern part of said
Concord, was guarded by regular troops, being a spectator of what happened at said
bridge, declare that the regular troops stationed on the bridge, after they saw the
men that were collected on the westerly side of said bridge, marched towards said
bridge, then the troops returned towards the easterly side of said bridge and formed
themselves, as I thought, for a regular fight, after that, they fired one gun, then
two or three more, before the men that were stationed on the westerly part of said
bridge fired upon them."
p.349 Deposition #19
"Lexington, April 23d, 1775.
"I, James Barrett, of Concord, Colonel of a regiment of militia in the county of
Middlesex, do testify and say, that on Wednesday morning last, about day-break, I
was informed of the approach of a number of the regular troops to the town of
Concord, where were some magazines belonging to this province, when there were
assembled some of the militia of this and the neighboring towns, when I ordered
them to march to the North Bridge, so called, which they had passed and were taking
up. I ordered said militia to march to said bridge and pass the same, but not to fire
on the King's troops unless they were first fired upon. We advanced near said bridge
when the said troops fired upon our militia, and killed two men dead on the spot,
and wounded several others, which was the first firing of guns in the town of
Concord. My detachment then returned the fire, which killed and wounded several of
the King's troops."
Deposition #20
"Lexington, April 23, 1775.
"We,
Bradbury Robinson
Samuel Spring
Thaddeus Bancroft
All of Concord, and
James Adams
of Lincoln, all in the County of Middlesex, all of lawful age, do testify and say,
that on Wednesday morning, last, near ten of the clock, we saw near one hundred of
regular troops being in the town of Concord, at the North Bridge in said town (so
called) and having passed the same, they were taking up said bridge, when about
three hundred of our militia were advancing toward said bridge, in order to pass
said bridge, when, without saying anything to us, they discharged a number of guns
on us, which killed two men dead on the spot and wounded several other, when we
returned the fire on them, which killed two of them and wounded several, which was
the beginning of hostilities in the town of Concord.
To be continued Part 11 of 11 Parts - Deposition #21 - James Marr - p.349
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
Subject: Depositions relating to the Conduct of the British on April 19, 1775
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835. Part 11
p.349 Deposition #21
"Concord, April 23, 1775. Testimony of a British Soldier
"I, James Marr of lawful age, testify and say, that in the evening of the 18th
instant, I received orders from George Hutchinson, Adjutantof the 4th Regiment
of the regular troops stations in Boston, to prepare to march, to which order I
attended, and marching to Concord, where I was ordered by an officer, with about
one hundred men, to guard a certain bridge there - while attending that service
a number of people came along, in order, as I supposed, to cross said bridge, at
which time a number of regular troops first fired upon them."
p.349 Deposition #22
Testimony of a British Soldier
"I, Edward Thornton Gould, of his Majesty's own regiment of foot, being of lawful
age, do testify and declare that on the evening of the 18th instant, under the order
of General Gage, I embarked with the light infantry and grenadiers of the line,
commanded by Colonel Smith, and landed on the marshes of Cambridge, from whence we
proceeded to Lexington. On our arrival at that place, we saw a body of provincial
troops armed, to the number of about sixty or seventy men. On our approach they
dispersed, and soon after firing began, but which party fired first I cannot exactly
say, as our troops rushed on, shouting, huzzaing, previous to the firing, which
was continued by our troops so long as any of the provincials were to be seen.
From thence we marched to Concord. On a hill near the entrance of the town, we saw
another body of provincials assembled, the light infantry companies were ordered up
the hill to disperse them; on our approach they retreated towards Concord, the
grenadiers continued the road under the hill towards the town, six companies of
light infantry were ordered down to take possession of the bridge which the provincials retreated over. The company I commanded was one of the three companies
of the above detachment - went forward about two miles. In the mean time the
provincial troops returned, to the number of about three or four hundred; we drew
upon the Concord side of the bridge, the provincials came down upon us, upon which
we were engaged and gave the first fire. This wasthe first engagement after the
one at Lexington. A continued firing from both parties lasted through the whole day.
I myself was wounded at the attack of the bridge, and am now treated with the
greatest humanity and taken all possible care of, by the provincials at Medford.
"Medford, April 20th, 1775.
"A paper having been printed in Boston, respresenting that one of the British
troops at the bridge at Concord, was scalped and the ears cut off from the head
supposed to be done in order to dishonor the Massachusetts people, and to make
them appear to be savage and barborous - the following deposition was taken, that
the truth may be known."
p.350 Deposition #23
"We, the subsribers, of lawful age, testify and say, that we buried the dead
bodiesof the King's troops that were killed at the North Bridge in Concord on the
nineteenth day of April, 1775, where the action first began, and that neither of
those persons were scalped nor their ears cut off, as has been represented."
Zechariah Brown
Thomas Davis, Jun."
Deposition #24
"Hannah Adams, wife of Deacon Joseph Adams, of the Second Precinct in Cambridge,
testifieth and saith, that on the nineteenth day of April last past, upon the
returnof the King's troops from Concord, divers of them entered our house, by
bursting open the doors and three of the soldiers broke into the room in which I
then was, laid on my bed, being scarcely able to walk from my bed to the fire, not
having been to my chamber door from my being delivered in child-birth to that time.
One of the said soldiers immediately opened my curtains with his bayonet fixed,
pointing the same to my breast. I immediately cried out "For the Lord's sake, do
not kill me." He replied, "Damn you" One that stood near said, "We will not hurt
this woman if she will go out of the house, but we will surely burn it." I
immediately arose, threw a blanket over me, went out and crawled into a corn-house
near the door, with my infant in my arms, where I remained until they were gone.
They immediately set the house on fire, in which I had left five children and no
other person, but the fire was happily extinguished, when the home was in the
utmost danger of being utterly consumed.
"Cambridge, Second Precinct, 17th May, 1775."
p.351 Deposition #25
"We, Benjamin Cooper and Rachel Cooper, both of Cambridge aforesaid, of lawful
age, testify and say, that in the afternoon of the 19th day of April, last, the
King's regular troops under the command of General Gage, upon their return from
blood and slaughter, which they had made at Lexington and Concord, fired more than
an hundred bullets into the house where we dwell, through doors, windows, etc.
then a number of them enteredthe house where we and two aged gentlemen were, all
unarmed. We escaped for our lives into the cellar, the two aged gentlemenwere
immediately, most barbarously and inhumanly murdered by them, being stabbed through
in many places, their heads mauled, skulls broke and their brains out on the floor,
and the walls of the house and further saith not."
Author's notes:
In March, 1834, while these sheets were passing through the press, the Rev. Dr.
Ripley, with his characteristic patriotism and liberality, presented to the town
of Concord a lot of land of convenient size with a passage-way to it, where the
Battle at the North Bridge took place and where the first British soldier was
killed and buried, on condition that the town erect a suitable monument there to
commemorate those events, within three years from the 4th of July next. The town
acceptedthis generous donation, and chose Daniel Shattuck, Ephraim Mirriam and
Joseph Davis, a committeeto accomplish the wishes of the donor - by Lemuel Shattuck.
End Appendix I - Depositions
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth - October 3, 2003.
APPENDIX II
(Concord in the Revolution)
Notices of Military Services Performed by the People of Concord in the Revolution
Source: History of the Town of Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck
Boston: Russell, Odiorne and Company - John Stacy - 1835
p.352
Notices of Military Service Performed by the People of Concord in the Revolution.
April 20, 1775.
The officers in the regiment to which these men were attached were:
John Nixon, Colonel
Thomas Nixon, Lieut. Colonel
John Buttrick, Major
The officers of two companies of 84 and 103 men belonged to Concord.
Joseph Butler, Captain
Silas Walker, Leiutenant
Edward Richardson, Ensign
Sergeants of one company were:
Moses Richardson
Wareham Wheeler
Joseph Chesley
Edward Heywood
Abishai Brown, Captain
Daniel Taylor, Lieutenant
Silas Mann, Ensign
Sergeants of the other company were:
Nathan Stow
Ephraim Minott
John Cobs
Bradbury Robinson
Rev. William Emerson was Chaplain a part of the time. Dr. Joseph Hunt was mate to Dr.
Foster in Cambridge hospital.
The men enlisted the last week in April and the officers were commissioned June 5th. At
the Battle of Bunker Hill, Captain Butler's company under command of Lieut. Walker, were
engaged at the northern declivity of the hill by the "rail fence"; and a part of the other
company were on guard, and not ordered on in season to take part in the battle.
Benajmin Ball received a mortal wound, of which he died in Boston. Amos Wheeler, Ephraim
Minot and some others were wounded; the first died of his wounds at Cambridge, a short time
after. As soon as the news of the battle arrived, the whole of the militia marched to Cam-
bridge, but returned after a few days. A chest of clothing, and other articles necessary
for the wounded, were contributed by the "patriotic ladies" in Concord, and sent to the
hospital in Cambridge, for which they received public thanks. "This instance of their
humanity and public spirit," say a public notice, "does honor to the town, and will, we
hope, induce others to imitate so good an example."
During this campaign, Danforth Hayward and William Buttrick died.
January 20, 1776
Middlesex was ordered to raise a regiment of 571 men; Concord 26, Bedford 6, Acton 13,
Lincoln 8. Concord, however, furnished 36. John Robinson was Colonel; John Buttrick
Lieut. Colonel; Samuel McCobb, Major; Joseph Thaxter, Chaplain; Nathan Stow, Quarter-Master;
Jabez Brown, Adjutant.
The captains' names were:
John Ford
Simon Edgel
Josiah Warren
Asahel Wheeler
Benjamin Edgel
Job Shattuck
John Lamont
Silan Mann was a lieutenant there under Wheeler.
p.353
A new organization of the militia was made in February, 1776, and Concord, Lexington, Weston,
Acton and Lincoln were assigned to the 3d Regiment. Oliver Prescott was then chosen
Brig. General; Eleazer Brooks, Colonel in this regiment, Francis Faulkner, Lieut. Colonel;
Nathan Barrett, 1st Major; Samuel Lamson, 2d Major; and Joseph Adams, Surgeon.
The following men were the officers of the several companies:
Company Location Captain 1st Lieutenant 2d Lieutenant
1. Concord George Minnott Edward Wright Emerson Cogswell
2. Weston Jonathan Fiske Matthew Hobbs Josiah Severns
3. Lexington John Bridge William Munroe Ebenezer White
4. Concord Thomas Hubbard Ephraim Wheeler Amos Hosmer
5. Acton Simon Hunt John Heald, Jr. Benjamin Brabrook
6. Lincoln Samuel Farrar Samuel Hoar James Parks
7. Concord Thomas Barrett Samuel Heald Asa Green.
Colonel James Barrett was appointed to raise men in this county December 2d, 1775; and was
muster-master from December 28th 1776 til his death. Capt. Joseph Hosmer succeeded him in
1780.
The Concord Light Infantry was organized soon after, (of which Joseph Hosmer was Captain;
Samuel Jones, Lieutenant; and Samuel Hosmer, 2d Lieutenant); and attached to this regiment.
March 1, 1776.
This was a detachment of nearly all the militia, to take possession of Dorchester Heights
just before the British evacuated Boston. The officers of the 3d Regiment above mentioned
were generally there. An attack on Boston was anticipated, and a considerable quantity of
lint and bandages was sent from Concord to the hospital.
April 9, 1776.
This was an enlisted company for the purpose of fortifying and defending Boston and its
vicinity.
Officers:
Josiah Whitney of Harvard, Colonel
Ephraim Jackson of Newton, Lieut. Colonel
John Miller, Major
For the Middlesex Company:
Abishai Brown, Captain
Abraham Andrews, 1st Lieut.
Silas Proctor, 2d Lieut.
Jeremiah Williams Sergeant
Edward Heywood, Sergeant
All of Concord.
They were stationed at Hull. This company assisted in taking Colonel Campbell, about three
hundred Highlanders and several provision ships. They left Concord June 1st. Thaddeus
Blood, Esq., is the only person now living (1835) in Concord who belonged to this company.
p.355
April 12, 1777
This was a detachment to reinforce General Spencer. Amos Hosmer and Thaddeus Hunt were
Lieutenants.
July, 1777.
Abishai Brown was Captain; Daniel Davis, of Acton, 1st Lieutenant; James Brown of Lexington
2d Lieutenant; Thaddeus Blood, Orderly Sergeant; Abel Davis, Drummer. They left about
the 1st of June. Dr. Isaac Hurd was Surgeon of the regiment, which was commanded by John
Jacobs and Lt. Colonel Robinson and was under General Spencer. Abishai Brown was appointed
Major in this campaign. The town estimate gave fourteen only in this campaign but is prob-
ably incorrect. Deacon White's Manuscript says, "July 23, 1777, an alarm - draughted the
following persons to go to Rhode Island," and gives the names of the twenty-nine.
p.356
August 9, 1777.
These constituted one sixth of the militia. George Minott was Captain. They were at the
battle of Saratoga, and at the taking of Burgoyne. They subsequently marched to New Jersey.
September 22, 1777.
This was a volunteer company of sixty-three men from Concord and Acton, commanded by John
Buttrick. John Heald and Silas Mann were Lieutenants; John White, Samuel Piper, Reuben Hunt
and Peter Wheeler were Sergeants. They were under Colonel Reed. They left Concord Oct. 4th
passed through Rutland, Northampton, etc and arrived at Saratoga on the 10th, where they en-
camped two days. The 13th they went to Fort Edward. The 14th and 15th, went out on a scout
and the 16th brought in fifty-three Indians, several Tories (one of whom had 100 guineas), and
some women. The 17th "we had an express," says Deacon White's Journal, "to return to
Saratoga, and had the pleasure to see the whole of Burgoyne's army parade their arms, and
march out of their lines; a wonderful sight indeed; it was the Lord's doing, and it was
marvellous in our eyes." They guarded the prisoners to Cambridge. $206 were subscribed to
encourage these men, beside the bounty specified in the table. Samuel Farrar commanded a
company from Lincoln and Lexington in this campaign.
November 28, 1777.
Captain Simon Hunt, of Acton, commanded the company to which most of the Concord men were
attached, under Colonel Eleazer Brooks and General Heath. Nine companies guarded Burgoyne's
troops down, five marching before and four behind.
March 3, 1778.
Resolutions were passed February 7th for four hundred men and March 11th and 13th, each for
five hundred more to guard the stores at Boston. These men were called out for that pur-
pose and were under the command of General Heath. Thomas Barret was Captain a part of the
time; Daniel Harrington the other part. Elisha Jones and Asa Green, Lieutenants. They
were under Colonel Jonathan Reed.
April 12, 1778.
These men were raised for the defence of Rhode Island under General Spencer. The officers
of the regiment were:
John Jacobs, Colonel
Frederick Pope, Lieut. Colonel
Abishai Brown, Major.
They were chosen February 27th. Thaddeus Blood of Concord was Ensign in this campaign.
The committee chosen by the town to hire them were:
Colonel James Barrett
Colonel John Buttrick
Mr. Ephraim Wood, Jr.
Jonas Heywood, Esq.
John Cuming, Esq.
April 20, 1778.
These men were:
Oliver Buttrick
Benjamin Gould
Jason Bemis
William Diggs
Joseph Plummer
Cesar Kettle
David White
Benjamin Perkins
Jeremiah Hunt, Jr.
John Stratten.
p.357
These were hired by the town, as in the last, and all subsequent campaigns. These were
part of two hundred men. Acton and Lincoln furnished five each, and Bedford, three. They
marched first to Rhode Island, and afterwards to New York. They were to serve nine months
from the time they arrived at Fishkill.
April 20, 1778.
Their names were:
William Burrows, Lieutenant.
Reuben Parks
Timothy Merriam
Jeremiah Williams
Jonathan Curtis
Jacob Ames
Timothy Hoar
Wareham Wheeler
Joseph Cleisby.
June 23, 1778.
These men guarded the prisoners to the new barracks built at Rutland. Ephraim Wood was
appointed to superintend their removal.
June 27, 1778.
These men were sent to reinforce General Sullivan. John Buttrick was Lieut-Colonel and was
wounded at Sullivan's retreat. Samuel Jones and Emerson Cogswell were lieutenants under
Capt. Francis Brown of Lexington. Thaddeus Blood was Ensign in the State troops at the same
time. Benjamin Prescott was Surgeon. One sergeant and three corporals were from Concord.
Sept 6, 1778.
The town received the order, September 10th, and held a meeting the next day, when a
committee was chosen to hire them. They were paid £23 per month, including the public
wages. These men were:
Timothy Killock
Charles Shepherd
Daniel Wheat
Timothy Wetherbee
Jesse Parkins
Thomas Hodgman
Silas Parlin.
Sept 19, 1778.
This constituted one third of the militia required to march to Boston at a minute's warn-
ing. They volunteered under Colonel Cuming, and were to receive $5 bounty, and $15 per
month, including the pay allowed by the public. The orders were countermanded and they did
not march. This is the only instance in all the campaigns of the men not marching when
called.
April and June 1778.
The town chose a committee June 16th, to hire the men for these two campaigns, consisting
of:
Colonel Nathan Barrett; the four commanding officers of the militia companies; the
Selectmen; Colonel John Cuming, Mr. Jonas Heywood, Capt. David Brown, Capt Joseph Butler,
and James Barrett, Esq. Acton furnished four; Bedford, three; Lincoln, five and the whole
county, two hundred and forty-five in the nine months' campaign. The detachment to Rhode
Island took one hundred men more from this county, who were under Colonel Jacobs. The 3d
Regiment was required to furnish one sergeant and eleven privates. Thaddeus Blood was a
Lieutenant in the United States' service; Jonas Wright was Sergeant.
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June, 1779.
The town received orders for these men September 1st and chose the Selectmen, Colonel
Nathan Barrett, Jonas Heywood, Esq., and the four militia captains, a committee to procure
these and other four militia captains, a committee to procure these and all others, "when
small drafts are called," without calling the town together.
September, 1779.
These belonged to a company of thirty-eight men from this and the adjoining towns, under
Samuel Heald, Captain; Enoch Kingsbury, Lieutenant; Stephen Hosmer, 2d Lieut.; and John
Jacobs, Colonel. Henry Flint was Sergeant Major. They were discharged in November, and
the whole amount of their wages was 10 shillings 6 pence in silver each.
Officers of the 3d Regiment of Militia March 7th, 1780
Location Captain 1st Lieutenant 2d Lieutenant
____________________________________________________________________________
1. Concord Jacob Brown John White Asa Brooks
2. Weston Matthew Hobbs Josiah Livermore Daniel Livermore
3. Lexington John Bridge William Munroe
4. Concord Thomas Hubbard Ephraim Wheeler Amos Hosmer
5. Acton John Heald Benjamin Brabrook
6. Lincoln Samuel Farrar Samuel Hoar James Parks
7. Concord Samuel Heald Issachar Andrews Stephen Barrett
8. Francis Brown Isaac Addington Thomas Fessenden
9. Concord Samuel Jones Elisha Jones Stephen Hosmer.
Sept. 1, 1779.
The names of these men were:
Charles Shepherd
Lot Lamson
Francis Baker
Timothy Wesson
Nathan Page
Asa Piper
Timothy Sprague
Nathaniel Breed
Charles Hanley
John Stratten
Ezekiel Hager
Jeremiah Shepherd
Nathaniel French
Josiah Melvin Jr.
Joshua Stevens
Phillip Barrett
Lemuel Wheeler
Chandler Bryant
Daniel Cole
Acton furnished eleven; Bedford, seven; Lincoln, nine; Carlisle, seven.
These men were procured by a committee chosen by the town, June 12th in addition to that
chosen in September previous, consisting of:
John Cuming, Esq.
Capt. David Brown
Capt. Andrew Conant
Capt. David Wheeler
Lieut. Stephen Barrett.
They were also to procure others, "if the draught does not exceed sixteen; if it does, the
town to be called together."
June 5, 1780.
These men were hired by the same committee. They were intended to march to Albany to prevent
the incursions of the Indians, but counter orders were issued and they went to Rhode Island.
Cyprian How was Colonel.
____ Bancroft of Dunstable, Lieut. Colonel.
____ Stone of Ashby, Major.
Abraham Andrews, Captain.
Silas Walker, Lieut.
Eli Conant, Lieut.
Bedford furnished eight; Acton, eleven; Lincoln, twelve; Carlisle, nine.
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Dec 2, 1780.
These men were to serve three years or during the war. The town decided, after considerable
debate, by a vote of 53 to 42, to hire them in classes.
The Selectmen:
James Barrett, Esq.
Jonas Heywood, Esq.
Mr. Isaac Hubbard.
Mr. Samuel Hosmer.
Colonel Nathan Barrett.
Mr. Job Brooks.
were chosen to divide the town into as many classes as there were men to hire, according
to wealth. The town voted to "proceed against" any who should neglect to pay their pro-
portion in the several classes; each one of which hired a man at as low a rate as possible.
The men's names were:
Charles Adams
Richard Hayden
Jonathan Wright
Joseph Dudley
Isaac Hall
Lot Lamson
Francis Baker
Joseph Adams
Benjamin Barron
William Tenneclef
Richard Hobby
Leonard Whitney
Samuel Farrar
John Stratten
Daniel McGregor
Jonathan Fiske.
Bedford furnished eight; Acton, eight; Lincoln, ten; Carlisle, six. They were mustered by
Captain Joseph Hosmer.
June 15, 1781.
Bedford furnished seven; Acton, eight; Lincoln, eight; Carlisle, four, for this campaign.
The whole State furnished two thousand seven hundred.
June 30, 1780.
These men were hired by classes. Deacon John White was Chairman of the 3d Class which was
assessed £180 to hire Joseph Cleisby. The 5th Class, of which Reuben Hunt was Chairman,
hired Jacob Laughton for £90 lawful money as a bounty. Sometimes $100 were given by a
single individual. All property seemed to be at the disposal of government, if required.
The soldiers were paid off in government sureties which were sold for 2 shillings, 6 pence
on the pound. Nathaniel French received ninety bushels of rye.
End, Appendix II
APPENDIX III
Notices of Early Families and Distinguished Men.
Genealogical history is necessary in Europe to show the titles to honor and estate; but in this country, where wealth and distinction depend almost exclusively on each one's own merits and
exertions, it is a subject of curiosity rather than absolute importance. As a subject of curiosity,
howerve, it has recently attracted considerable attention. The student of human nature looks to
the rise and fall of families as an important subject of investigation. And it cannot but afford satis-
faction to trace our ancestors back through the different generations to the first one who emigrated
from England, and to know that some of their blood flows in our veins. That we were descended
from individuals, distinguished for their good character, should excite us to imitate their excell-
encies; if otherwise, to avoid their errors. It has often been remarked that when families continue
on their own native soil and intermarry with their neighbors, they are apt to degenerate; and observa-
tion often teaches us the truth of this remark. Like the productions of the vegetable world, man seems to be designed to flourish better when transplanted, and mingling his own with different
natures. In reviewing the biographical history of Concord, it will be perceived than many families
who were once distinguished in its annals have become extinct; and others have arisen, in many
instances from comparative obscurity to take their places in conducting the affairs of the town.
Happily for our country, its foundatio was not laid in a fabulous age, but the precise date of its origins is known and very many of the names of its intrepid founders are registered for the ad-
miration of their posterity. It has occurred to me that a brief notice of the families of Concord,
whose names are found on record prior to 1700, would be an acceptable article in the appendix
to this work. When I first instituted the inquiry in relation to the first American ancestors of the
Concord families, I found a tradition prevailing that three brothers came over from England, and the
tradition went so far as to designate particularly the place where each first settled. When I found
this same tradition in many different families I became incredulous and on
p.361
examination found it incorrect. It is not difficult to trace our ancestors back to the commencement
of the last century, to what I have styled the dark age of New England; but to go three generations
farther back to the first settlers in 1635, and through seven successive generations from them to us,
is attend with great difficulty. The following notes are compiled from a large mass of facts collected
with great labor from existing public and private records and papers; and, though containing but a
small portion only of what might be given, it is hoped they will be satisfactory and not considered the least valuable part of this work. - Lemuel Shattuck.
ADAMS.
Three of the sons of Henry Adams (who came from Devonshire, England, and
settled
in Quincy, ancestor of John Quincy Adams), came to Concord about 1646, of
whom
two, Samuel & Thomas Adams removed to Chelmsford in 1654, and were leading
men in that town; and the other, John Adams removed to Cambridge or
Charlestown.
John Adams children were John, Mary, Daniel born in Concord, and John &
Daniel
his grandsons settled here. John Adams m. Love Minott 1722 and died Oct 25,
1725 aged 28, leaving son John Adams who m. Lucy Hubbard, 1749, and Love
Adams who
m. Rev. William Lawrence of Lincoln. Daniel Adams m. Elizabeth Minott 1715 &
settled where the tavern in the south part of Lincoln stands, and died Feb 9,
1780 aged 90 yrs. She died 1766 aged 68. They had Daniel, Elizabeth,
Joseph, Rebecca, Mary, James, Lydia and Martha Adams whose descendants live
in Lincoln,
Boston, Townsend and Keene, many of whom have been eminent physicians.
James Adams, of another family, said to have been banished from Scotland by
Oliver Cromwell. James Adams m. Priscilla Ramsden of Concord, 1662 and died
Dec 2, 1707. Their children were Priscilla, Elizabeth, James, Hannah, John,
Nathaniel, and Dorcas whose descendants are found in Carlisle and Action,
Mass.
ANDREWS
John Andrews was here before 1640, and might have been the ancestor of the
families who afterwards lived in Carlisle, but his family is traced with much
difficulty.
ATKINSON
Thomas Atkinson was here in 1638, and died 1646. He had daughters Susannah
who m. Caleb Brooks, ancestor of the families of the Hon. Peter C. Brooks and
Governor John Brooks and dau. Hannah. The name soon disappears.
BAKER
William Baker owned land here before 1665. He, or a son of the same name
came
from Charlestown, married and (see p. 362)
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had several children between 1680 and 1696. Children: James, Amos and
Nathaniel
of this town and Lincoln in 1828, were grandsons of Jacob, who according to
tradi-
tion, came from Killingsly, Conn.
BALL
John Ball died Oct 1, 1655, said to have been from Wiltshire, England. His
son,
Nathaniel Ball settled within the present limits of Bedford and had Ebenezer,
Eleazer, John and Nathaniel Ball. The last was father to Caleb Ball,
grandfather
to Reuben Ball, who m. Experience Flagg, 1713 and had eight children, three
of
whom lived to be over 90 years old. Other sons of the first John Ball
settled in
Watertown and Lancaster, Mass.
BAGNLEY
Thomas Bagnley died March 18, 1643.
BARKER
Francis Barker was here in 1646 and was probably the father of John Barker
who m.
Judah Simonds in 1668, bought a large tract of land in Concord and had
several
descendants, some of whom were remarkable for their longevity.
BARNES
John Barnes was here in 1661, m. Elizabeth Hunt 1664, and was killed in
Sudbury
fight 1676. He has descendants still living here.
BARRETT
Humphrey Barrett came to Concord from England about 1640, and settled where
Abel B. Heywood now (1835) lives; he died Nov 7, 1662 aged 70. His wife died
in
1663 aged 73. They left Thomas, Humphrey, John of Marlborough, James of
Charlestown and probably other children.
Thomas Barrett was drowned in the Concord River; his widow m. Edward Wright;
his son Oliver died 1671 aged 23; and his daughter, Mary m. Samuel Smeadly.
His brother, Deacon Humphrey Barrett m. (1) Elizabeth Payne, 1661 and had
Mary
who m. Josiah Blood. He m. (2) Mary Potter, 1675. He died Jan 3, 1716, and
she
died Nov. 17, 1713 leaving two sons, Joseph & Benjamin, ancestors of numerous
and respectable families which have borne the name in Concord.
1. Joseph Barrett m. Rebecca Minott 1701, lived with his father, was a
captain,
d. April 4, 1763 aged 85. She d. June 23, 1738. They had eight
children:
1. Mary m. George Farrar
2. Joseph of Grafton
3. Rebecca m. Elnathan Jones
4. Oliver of Bolton
5. Humphrey m. Elizabeth Adams 1742 and d. Mar 24,
1783,
leaving two sons, Humphrey & Abel and six
daughters.
6. Elizabeth who m. Charles Prescott.
7. John who m. Lois Brooks.
8. Samuel.
2. Benjamin Barrett m. Lydia Minott, sister of the above, 1705, d.
Oct 25,
1728 aged 47. They had eight children;
1. Benjamin died in Concord Oct 23, 1738, married &
had
1. Benjamin
2. Jonas
3. Rebecca
2. Deacon Thomas who m. Mary Jones and had:
1. Thomas
2. Charles of New Ipswich
3. Samuel
4. Amos
5. Ruth
7. Mary
3. Col. James Barrett m. Rebecca Hubbard and had:
1. James
2. Nathan
3. Lydia
4. Rebecca
5. Perses
6. Stephen
7. Peter
8. Lucy.
4. Lydia who m. Samuel Farrar.
5. Timothy of Paxton.
6. Mary
7. Stephen of Paxton.
8. Rebecca.
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Colonel James Barrett, son of Benjamin Barrett was born July 29, 1710.
Having early embraced those principles of religion, which are calculated to
make men respected,
useful, and happy, and having arrived to mature age in an important period of
our
history, he received from his townsmen frequent marks of their confidence in
civil and
military life. In 1768 he was chosen representative to the General Court,
and was
re-elected each year until 1777. He was also member of many of the county
and state conventions held during that important period; and a member of each
of the
Provincial Congresses. When it was decided to collect and deposit military
stores at
Concord, Col. Barrett was appointed to superintend them, and aid in their
collection
and manufacture. He accepted the office of Colonel of the regiment of
militia, org-
anized in March 1775, and was in command on the 19th of April, though then 64
years old. How he conducted himself on that great day, has already been
related.
Of the various committees chosen by the state, county, or town, for raising
men,
procuring provisions, etc., he was usually a member. He died suddenly April
11,
1779 in his 69th year.
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BARRON
John Barron was here early but removed. Some of the name have, however, since lived in
town.
BATEMAN
Two brothers of this name were among the earliest settlers. William Bateman removed to
Chelmsford, where his descendants have since lived.
Thomas Bateman settled easterly of Humphrey Hunt; died Feb 6, 1669 aged 55; left estate of
£348; and sons Thomas, Peter, John & Ebenezer, born prior to 1659. Thomas Bateman m.
Abigail [Torrey says p.52, Abigail Merriam], and from him most of the name in this town
derived their descent. He was known as Sergeant Bateman, an office he held with honors
about thirty years.
BLISS
See pages 166 and onward.
BELLOWS
John Bellows m. Mary the dau. of John Wood of Marlborough, 1655 and had Mary, Samuel,
Abigail, Daniel and Benjamin, born between 1655 and 1676. Removed to Marlborough, and
some of his descendants to Walpole, New Hampshire.
BENNETT
James Bennett here before 1637; had children born in this town; removed to Fairfield with
Mr. Jones, in 1644.
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BEATON
John Beaton (see p. 216).
p.216
John Beaton, Esq., was a native of Scotland, and emigrated to Concord where
he acquired a respectable estate as a merchant. He was remarkable for his
honesty, integrity & Christian virtues, and had the unlimited confidence of
his fellow citizens. "As honest as John Beaton," was long a current saying,
expressive of the character of a strictly honest man. He was town treasurer
of Concord 17 years from 1754 and apptd. Justice of the Peace by the Crown,
June 6, 1765. He died without issue, June 9, 1776 aged 47 yrs.
BILLINGS
Nathaniel Billings here before 1640, freeman 1641; died 1673; left two sons, Nathaniel &
John. John m. Elizabeth Hastings 1661; died March 31, 1704, and had John, Nathaniel,
Samuel, John 2d, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah & Joseph. Nathaniel the 2nd son, was father of
Daniel Billings who lived where William Hayden, Esq. now (1835) lives, whose only child
m. Deacon Amos Heald. The family originally settled in the south parts of Concord, now
Lincoln, Mass., where in Acton and Lincoln, the 6th and 7th generations now (1835) reside.
BLOOD
James Blood came to Concord in 1639, is said to have been a brother of Colonel John Blood
known in English history for his designs on Charles II. He had a great estate; he d. Nov.
17, 1683. His wife Ellen [surname not known by Torrey] d. 1674. They left child Mary Blood
who m. Lieut. Simon Davis. James Blood & Ellen also had four sons:
1. Richard Blood, one of the 1st settlers and largest proprietors of Groton, Mass. He left
several children, whose descendants have been numerous in that town and vicinity.
2. John Blood, unmarried, found dead in the woods with his gun in his hand, Oct 30, 1692.
He and his brother Robert sold a cottage in Puddington, Nottingham County, England in 1649,
when they were living in Concord. They owned over two thousand acres of land, including
the Blood Farms, which fell to Robert's children.
3. James Blood m. Hannah the dau of Oliver Purchis of Lynn, Mass., in 1657. Lived where
Rev. Dr. Ripley now lives (1835); a deacon in the church; died Nov 26, 1692; she d. 1677,
left an only child, Sarah Blood who married William Wilson.
4. Robert Blood lived on his "farm"; m. Elizabeth, the dau. of Major Simon Willard, 1653;
he died Oct 27, 1701; she died Aug 29, 1690. had twelve children: Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah,
Robert, Simon, Josiah, John, Ellen, Samuel, James who was grandfather to Thaddeus Blood,
Esq.), Ebenezer & Jonathan Blood.
BOWSTREE
William Bowstree died November 31, 1642.
BRABROOK
Two of this name, probably brothers, were here as early as 1669; Thomas Brabrook m. Abigail
Temple 1669; d. 1692.
Joseph Brabrook from whom those who have borne the name, descended; m. Sarah Greaves 1672,
and had:
1. Joseph m. Sarah Temple; d. 1719, father to Benjamin
Brabrook & grandfather to Deacon Joseph, late of Acton.
2. John, who died a soldier of Lancaster 1705.
Also several daughters.
Of the descendants, James died at Fort Lawrence in Nova Scotia, and Samuel at Rainsford
Island in 1756.
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BROOKS
Capt. Thomas Brooks, freeman 1636 and in Concord about that time, said to have come from
London; respresentative seven years, died May 21, 1667. Grace, his wife, [Torrey, p.103
says Grace Wheeler] (he first settled at Watertown, Mass. See p. 719, Watertown by Henry
Bond, below) died May 12, 1664. They had Joshua, Caleb, Gershom, Mary who m. Capt. Timothy
Wheeler of Concord, and probably Thomas Brooks, who went to Haddam, CT.; Hugh and John
Brooks of Woburn and probably other children.
Caleb Brooks m. (1) Susannah Atkinson 1660, and had Susannah, Mary, Rebecca and Sarah. He
m. (2) Ann [Torrey p. 102 says Hannah ?Atkinson], by whom he had Ebenezer, ancestor of Gov.
John Brooks, and Samuel, ancestor of the Hon. Peter C. Brooks. He sold his estate in
Concord in 1670 and removed to Medford, Mass.
Gershom Brooks m. Hannah Eckels 1667 and had Mary, Hannah, Tabathy, Daniel, and Elizabeth
but their descendants are unknown.
Joshua Gershom m. Hannah, dau of Capt. Hugh Mason of Watertown, was a tanner in Lincoln,
Mass., where his descendants have lived, three of whom, in succession have held the office
of deacon. He was the ancestor of nearly all of the name since in Concord and Lincoln.
His children were:
1. Noah Brooks who d. Feb 1, 1739 aged 83, have had by his wife, Dorothy [Torrey, p.103
says his wife was Dorothy Potter, dau of Luke Potter of Watertown b. at Watertown], the
children as follows: Dorothy, Joshua, Ebenezer, Benjamin, Mary, Thomas & Elizabeth.
2. Grace Brooks m. Judah Potter 1686.
3. Daniel Brooks m. Ann Merriam who d. Oct 18, 1733 aged 69 and had Daniel, Samuel, Ann,
Job, the father of John Brooks and gradfather to the Hon. Eleazer Brooks), Mary and John,
the father of Samuel, who graduated from Harvard College.
4. Thomas Brooks.
5. Esther Brooks who m. Benjamin Whittemore 1692.
6. Joseph Brooks who m. Rebecca Blodget 1706; d. Sept 17, 1759 aged 78 (see p. 317); had
Mary, Rebecca, Joseph, Nathan, Amos, Jonas, Isaac and James.
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Mrs. Joseph Brooks died Sept. 17, 1759 aged 78. He was the son of Joshua Brooks and
the grandson of Thomas Brooks the first American ancestor of the Brooks family. He
acquired a respectable estate, as a farmer and while living was distinguished for his
liberality. From him the church in Lincoln received a part of its communion plate;
and the town received the meeting-house bell and the school fund. These, after
several other acts of liberality, render his name deserving of lasting remembrance.
7. Elizabeth Brooks who m. Ebenezer Merriam 1705.
8. Job Brooks who d. 1697 aged 22.
9. Hugh Brooks who m. Abigail Barker 1702 and d. Jan 18, 1746 aged 70 and had Abigail,
Jonathan, Sarah and Mary Brooks.
Subject: Capt. Thomas Brooks
Source: Genealogies of the Families & Descendants of the Early Settlers of Watertown,
Mass., by Dr. Henry Bond - Boston, 1860
p.719
Thomas Brooks
Neither the date of his arrival nor the place of his embarkation has been ascertained; but
there is reason to suppose that he came from London. He first settled at Watertown and was
one of the townsmen then inhabiting, to whom the Beaver Brook plowlands were granted in
1636.
He was admitted freeman Dec 7, 1636, while he resided in Watertown. It is evident that he
could not be the Thomas Brooke who embarked in May 1635, then aged 20 in the company with
Rev. Peter Bulkley. The second son, perhaps the third child of Capt. Thomas Brooks, of
Concord, was born 1632, when the other Thomas was only 17 years old. He moved very soon
from Watertown to Concord, of which he was captain, and he received various other appoint-
ments of honour and trust. [source: William G. Brooks of Boston]
The General Court appointed him constable of Concord Dec 8, 1638 and he was representative
in 1642, 1643, 1644 and four years after 1650. In 1640, he was apprizer of horses, cattle,
etc for the purpose of taxation, and appointed to prevent drunkeness among the Indians.
In 1657 he purchased of the commissioners of the General Court, for £5, the right of
carrying on the fur trade in Concord. In 1660, he and his son-in-law, Timothy Wheeler,
jointly purchased of Edward Collins, 400 acres in Medford for £404, two-thirds for himself,
and one-third for Wheeler.
His wife, Grace died May 12, 1664, and the next October 22nd, he sold his house-lot at
Concord; but he remained in Concord and died there May 21, 1667, intestate. His inventory,
by Deacon Merriam, Deacon Potter and George Wheeler amounted to £448. 3 shillings; and his
debts amounted to £26. 5s. 2d. His three sons and son-in-law presented the Inventory for
probate June 16, 1667 and the next day signed the following agreement:
"Whereas Thomas Brooks of Concord has left an estate, and the sons of the said Thomas, not
willing to trouble the Court, have jointly agreed as followeth:
"1st. That the Inventory taken by Deacon Merriam, Deacon Potter and George Wheeler shall be
accounted the full estate of Thomas Brooks.
"2nd. We do agree that Joshua Brooks shall have a full double portion out of the lands at
Medford, and that the three other sons, Capt. Timothy Wheeler, Caleb Brooks and Gershom
Brooks to have equal portions, only Caleb and Gershom are to have the remainder of the said
lands, after Joshua is first accommodated, as a part of their portion, and Timothy Wheeler
out of the movable estate, and all to be distributed by (to) them by those three parties
that took the Inventory; unto whose final determination we do severally bind ourselves in
a bond of £100 apiece, to stand unto us. We do impress by our hands to this present
writing the 17th June, 1667.
Signed in the presence of
Hugh Mason
Joseph Easterbrook
Timothy Wheeler
Joshua Brooks
Caleb Brooks
Gershom Brooks."
p.720 - Watertown
Children of Capt. Thomas Brooks and Grace Brooks:
1. Joshua Brooks
2. Caleb Brooks b. 1632.
3. Gershom Brooks
4. Mary Brooks prob. the oldest child m. Capt. Timothy Wheeler.
5. (?) Hannah Brooks m. Dec 13, 1647 Thomas Fox.
Deacon Joshua Brooks a tanner, m. in Watertown, Oct 17, 1653, Hannah Mason the dau. of
Capt. Hugh Mason. He settled in that south part of Concord which became a part of Lincoln,
and it is supposed, sold his paternal estate in Medford to his brother, Caleb Brooks. It is
conjectured that he learned his trade from Capt. Mason, and, soon after, married his
daughter. He was admitted freeman May 26, 1652. Children:
1. Hannah Brooks m. in Watertown, Jan 15, 1677/8, Benjamin Pierce of Watertown.
(8 children)
2. John Brooks b. 1657; m. Nov 8, 1682, Deborah Garfield b. abt 1662, dau of Samuel &
Mary (Benfield) Garfield of Watertown. He d. May 18, 1697.
3. Noah Brooks of Concord.
4. Grace Brooks, b. Mar 10, 1660/1; m. Dec 6, 1686, Judah Potter, son of Luke Potter,
one of the 1st settlers of Concord. He was burnt in his dwelling, June 10, 1731,
and his widow, Grace, died in 1753 aged 93. This family have been remarkable for
longevity. Children:
1. Eunice Potter b. Dec 18, 1688
2. Hannah Potter b. Dec 20, 1690.
3. Luke Potter b. Mar 10, 1693; d. Sept 25, 1784, aged 91.
4. Mary Potter b. Sept 1, 1696.
5. Samuel Potter b. june 6, 1705; d. Feb 15, 1795 aged 90.
5. Daniel Brooks b. Nov 15, 1663.
6. Thomas Brooks b. Sept 9, 1666; d. Sept 9, 1671.
7. Esther Brooks b. July 4, 1668 m. Aug 17, 1692, Benjamin Whittemore, b. Sept 1, 1669
son of John & Mary (upham) Whittemore of Charlestown. He d. Sept 8, 1734. Children
1. Benjamin Whittemore b. April 9, 1696; of Concord; m. June 15, 1726,
Ruhamah Locke (4 children) He died Oct 22, 1734 & his widow m. in 1735,
John Bond of Lexington, Mass.
2. Nathaniel Whittemore.
3. Aaron Whittemore b. 1711; grad. Harvard College 1734; ordained at
Pembroke, N.H., 1737; d. 1767.
8. Elizabeth Brooks b. Dec 16, 1672; m. Dec 7, 1705 Ebenezer Merriam.
9. Job Brooks b. July 26, 1675; d. May 18, 1697, aged 22 years, unm. Inventory £94;
his brother Noah, executor of his Will. By a deed, dated Aug. 24, 1697, Noah
Brooks, Daniel Brooks, Sr., Joseph Brooks, Sr.; Benjamin Pierce of Watertown,
Benjamin Whittemore, and Judah Potter of Concord, convey to brother Hugh Brooks,
all right in the estate of our brother Job Brooks, had of our father Joshua Brooks,
deceased.
10. Hugh Brooks b. Jan 1, 1677; of Concord; m. April 9, 1701, Abigail Barker. He d.
Jan 18, 1476 aged 70 (gravestone). His brother, Noah was his guardian in 1697.
Children:
1. Abigail Brooks b. May 15, 1703.
2. Jonathan Brooks b. Jan 8, 1704/5; m. Nov. 17, 1747, Luc Percey.
3. Sarah Brooks b. July 23, 1711; m. Mar 9, 1745 Edward Garfield.
4. Mary Brooks b. July 11, 1714; m. James Hapgood.
11. Joseph Brooks b. 1681.
p.721 Watertown.
Caleb Brooks m. (1st) April 10, 1660 Susanna Atkinson, b. April 28, 1641, dau of Thomas
Atkinson of Concord. She died at Concord, Jan 19, 1669; and he m. (2) Hannah ___, supposed
to be a sister of his first wife and b. Mar 5, 1643/4.
He lived in Concord until 1680 when he moved to Medford, and occupied most of the land
purchased by his father, and supposed to have been sold to him by his brother Joshua Brooks.
He died in Medford July 29, 1696, aged 64. Admin. granted to his sons Ebenezer & Samuel
Aug 29, 1696. Inventory £6300. 14s. Settlement of the estate signed by widow Hannah,
Ebenezer, Samuel, Nathaniel Ball and Sarah. The estate in Medford is still (1860) held by
his descendants. Children:
1. Susannah Brooks b. Dec 27, 1661; d. in Medford, Oct 23, 1686, aged 25.
2. Mary Brooks b. Nov 18, 1663; d. 1664.
3. Mary Brooks b. ___; m. Nathaniel Ball.
4. Rebecca Brooks b. Nov 9, 1667; died before her father, unm.
5. Sarah Brooks b. Dec 16, 1668, survived her father, died unm.
6. Ebenezer Brooks b. Feb 24, 1670/1.
7. Samuel Brooks b. Sept. 1, 1672.
Gershom Brooks of Concord m. Mar. 12, 1667 Hannah Eckles, 2nd dau of Richard & Mary
Eckles of Cambridge. He took the oath of fidelity, 1672; he d. 1686, and his widow died
June 2, 1716. Children:
1. Mary Brooks b. May 6, 1667; m. in Roxbury, May 27, 1690, Edward Bridge b. Sept 9, 1668,
son of John Bridge of Roxbury.
2. Hannah Brooks b. Mar 24, 1668/9; d. Dec, 1696.
3. Joseph Brooks b. Sept 16, 1671; m. Jan 31, 1703, Abigail Bateman.
4. Tabitha Brooks b. Mar 31, 1674.
5. Daniel Brooks b. Mar 14, 1678.
6. Elizabeth Brooks b. June 18, 1680 m. (?) Ebenezer Merriam.
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BROWN
Thomas Brown was here in 1640, removed to Cambridge, where he lived some time. His son,
Thomas was Town Clerk in Concord, and died 1717 aged 67; he married Ruth Jones 1677 and had
several children. Boaz Brown, another son of Thomas Brown Sr. m. Mary Winship 1664; d. April 7, 1724 aged 85, having had Boaz Brown Jr. who removed to Stow; also Thomas, Mary &
Edward. This name has been very common, but it is difficult to trace the connection of
the descendants.
BUTTRICK
William Buttrick, probably the ancestor of all the name in New England, came here in 1635;
gave his deposition in relation to the purchase of the town from the Indians; lived where
his great-great-grandson Colonel Jonas Buttrick now (1835) lives.
"Having served the town for many years, honorably, as a sergeant,"
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says the record, a post then of distinction, he petitioned, at the age of 65, to be
excused from the office. He died June 30, 1698, aged 82. Sarah Bateman, his first wife,
died 1664; his second wife was Jane Goodnow of Sudbury. Children, all by his first wife,
were: Mary, William, John who married Sarah Blood & removed to Stow, Samuel, Edward, Joseph,
killed in Sudbury fight, Sarah who married a Barrett and Mary Buttrick.
Samuel Buttrick, the 4th child m. Elizabeth Blood 1677 and had: Elizabeth, Samuel who re-
moved to Charlestown, William, Sarah, Abigail and Deacon Jonathan Buttrick who married
Elizabeth Wooley 1717, and d. Mar 23, 1767 aged 77; and "was followed to the grave," says
his monument, "by his widow and thirteen well-instructed children." Their names were:
Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, Jonathan, Nathan, John (see below), Ephraim, Willard, Mary, Abigail,
Elizabeth, Rachel, Lois and Sarah who died young.
Major John Buttrick was one of the officers in command on the 19th of April 1775, and his
name will be handed down to posterity with distinguished honor for the noble stand he took,
and the bravery he manifested, in leading a gallant band of militiamen on to meet the in-
vading enemy at the North Bridge, and for beginning the first forcible resistance to
British arms. He then returned the fire by commanding his own company to fire, saying,
"Fire, fellow-soldiers, for God's sake, fire!" and discharged his own gun the same instant.
He was buried with military honors. The following epitaph is engraved on his monument:
"In memory of
Colonel John Buttrick,
who commanded the militia companies
which made the first attack upon
the British Troops,
at Concord North Bridge,
on 19th of April, 1775.
Having, with patriotic firmness,
shared in the dangers which led to
American Independence,
He lived to enjoy the blessings of it,
and died May 16, 1791, aged 60 years.
Having laid down the sword
with honor,
He resumed the plough
with industry;
by the latter to maintain
what the former had won.
The virtues of the parent, citizen, and Christian
adorned his life,
and his worth was acknowledged by
the grief and respect of all ranks
at his death."
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BULKELEY
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The Rev. Peter Bulkeley, B.D., was of honorable and noble decent. He was the tenth
generation from Robert Bulkeley, Esq., one of the English Barons, who, in the reign of
King John (who died in 1216), was flor , manor of Bulkeley in the county palatine of
Chester.
The names of the lineal descendants from Baron Robert Bulkeley, furnished me (Lemuel
Shattuck) by Charles Bulkeley, Esq., of New London, a great grandson of Gershom Bulkeley
were:
1. William Bulkeley
2. Robert Bulkeley
3. Peter Bulkeley who married Nicholaus Bird of Haughton, England.
4. John Bulkeley who married Andryne, daughter & heir to John Colley of Ward & d. 1450.
5. Hugh Bulkeley who married Hellen Wilbriham, of Woodley.
6. Humprhrey Bulkeley who married Cyle, daughter and heir of John Mutten.
7. William Bulkeley who married Beatryce, daughter and heir of William of Bulausdale.
8. Thomas Bulkeley who married Elizabeth, daughter of Randelle Grovenor.
9. Edward Bulkeley D.D. of Woodhill, who married Olive Irlby of Lincolnshire.
10. Peter Bulkeley of Concord.
He had two brothers, Nathaniel & Paul Bulkeley. The latter died a fellow of Queen's
College, Cambridge, England. From William, a brother of Peter of the third generation,
were also many ennobled descendants, among whom are recorded, in the Irish Peerage,
seven Viscounts in succession. Other branches have been much distinguished.
The motto adopted in the family coat of arms was, "Nec temere, nec timide," "Neither
rashly nor tididly"; and contains a beautiful sentiment, characteristic of the eminent
father of the American family.
Rev. Peter Bulkeley was born at Woodhill, in Bedfordshire, England, Jan 31, 1583. His
father, the Rev. Edward Bulkeley, D.D., was a faithful minister of the gospel, under
whose direction his son received a learned and religious education, suited to his dis-
tinguished rank.
About the age of sixteen he was admitted a member of St. John's College at Cambridge,
England, of which he was afterwards chosen fellow, and from which he received the degree
of Bachelor of Divinity. He succeeded his father in the ministry in his native town, and
enjoyed his rich benefice and estate; where he was a zealous preacher of evangelical truth,
about twenty years, and for the most part of the time, lived an unmolested non-conformist.
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At length, his preaching meeting with distinguished success, and his church being very much
increased, complaints were entered against him by Archbishop Laud, and he was silenced for
his non-conformity to the requirements of the English church. This circumstance induced
him to emigrate to New England, where he might enjoy liberty of conscience.
He arrived in Cambridge, Mass. in 1634 or 1635 (The Rev. Edward Bulkeley was admitted
freeman May 6, 1635; and from the Cambridge, Mass. records, it seem probable that Rev.
Peter Bulkeley came to America in 1634.) and was the leader of those resolute men and
self-denying Christians who soon after "went further up into the woods and settled on the
plantation at Musketaquid." Here he expended most of his estate for the benefit of his
people; and after a laborious and useful life, died March 9, 1659 in his 77th year.
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Rev. Peter Bulkeley married for his first wife, Jane, daughter of Sir Thomas Allen of
Goldington, England, whose nephew was Lord Mayor of London. By her he had nine sons and
two daughters.
Edward Bulkeley, Thomas Bulkeley, who married a daughter of the Rev. John Jones, removed
to Fairfield, CT and died about 1652, John, Joseph, William and Richard are all the names
I (Lemuel Shattuck) have seen mentioned. He lived eight years a widower, and then married
Grace, daughter of Sir Richard Chitwood, by whom he had three sons and one daughter -
Gershom, Eleazer, Peter & Dorothy Bulkeley. His 2nd wife surived him and removed to CT.
a few years after his death.
His Will dated Feb. 26, 1659, appears in the Middlesex Records, in which he specifies legacies in books to his sons, Edward, John and Joseph, his cousin Samuel Hough, and his
nephew, Oliver St. John, "as a thankful acknowledgement of his kindness and bounty towards
me; his liberality having been a great help and support unto me in these my lonely times
and my struggles."
Legacies are also made to the widow of his son Thomas, deceased, and to his three youngest
children, Eleazer, Peter & Dorothy; "and in case any of my children before named by me in
this my Will, to whom I have bequeathed the legacies named, shall prove disobedient to
their mother, or otherwise vicious and wicked (which God in his mercy prevent), then I Will
that the legacy before bequeathed to any of them so proving disobedient and wicked, shall
be wholly in the power of my said wife, their mother, to deal with them therein as she
herself in Christian wisdom shall think meet, either to give their legacy, or to keep it
to herself."
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He alludes to his "wasted estate, which is now very little in comparison of what it was
when I came first to these parts," having made great sacrifices in "the beginning of these
plantations," and "having little to leave to the children God hath given me, and to my
precious wife, whose unfeigned piety and singular grace of God shining in her, doth deserve
more than I can do for her." The Inventory of his estate amount to £1302 of which £123.
was in books. He had previously given a part of his library, and some other donations, to
Harvard College.
The Rev. Edward Bulkeley succeeded his father in the ministerial care of the church with
an annual salary of £80. The duties of his office increasing with the growth of the town,
assistance was judged necessary, and the Rev. Joseph Estabrook was ordained as his colleague
in 1667. His salary was also £80, of which £40 was to be paid in money and 40 in grain,
wheat to be estimated at 5 shillings, rye at 4 shillings and corn at 3 shillings per bushel.
March 12, 1681, the town voted "that every householder that hath a teame, greater or lesser,
shall carry yearly one load of wood to the minister; and every other householder or votable
person shall cut wood one day for the minister; and that the wood be equally divided to the
ministers as the selectmen shall appoint." The arrangment, which the following vote speci-
fies, was made March 5, 1694. "Whereas the Rev. pastor, Mr. Edward Bulkeley, is under such
infirmities of body, by reason of great age, that he is not capable of attending the work
of the ministry as in times past; being also sensible of the obligations the town is under
to afford him a comfortable maitenance during the term of his natural life; that therey
the people may testifie their gratitude for his former services in the gospel, they do
hereby oblige the town to pay Mr. Bulkeley yearly, during his natural life, the sum of
£30 in liew of his former salary." This proposition was assented to by Mr. Bulkeley on
condition that he should have liberty to preach or not as he should choose.
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The Rev. Edward Bulkeley was the eldest son of the Rev. Peter Bulkeley, and born and
chiefly educated in England. He emigrated to this country and was admitted a member
of the First Church of Boston in 1634.
Having acquired a professional education under the instruction of his father, he was
licensed to preach the gospel, and ordained at Marshfield, Mass., in 1642 or 1643.
On the death of his father in 1659, he was dismissed and installed over the church of
Concord, Mass.
He died at a great age, in the 53rd year of his ministry, at Chelmsford, Jan 2, 1696,
probably on a visit to his grandson, and was buried at Concord. Few records are pre-
served concerning his ministry or himself. He is represented by tradition to have been
lame, and of a feeble constitution. He was, however, greatly respected for his talents,
acquirements, irreproachable character and piety. He preached an Election Sermon in 1680
from 1Sam. ii 30; and one before the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in 1679, from
1Peter ii.11. His only printed work, that I (Lemuel Shattuck) have seen, is that noticed
in our general history, under date of 1676, preached in commemoration of the safe return of
Captain Thomas Wheeler and his associates, after the battle at Brookfield.
I have not learned whom Mr. Bulkeley married. [Torrey, p.115 has Edward Bulkley (1614-1696)
& Lucian/Lucyan ____?, widow, who had a dau. Lucy who m. John Lake); Concord/Chelmsford.]
His children were:
1. John Bulkeley
2. Peter Bulkeley
3. Jane Bulkeley who married Ephraim Flint (Flynt)
4. Elizabeth Bulkeley who married in 1665 the Rev. Joseph Emerson, great grandfather of the
Rev. William Emerson, and after Mr. Emerson's death in Concord, Jan 3, 1680, for a 2nd
husband, John Brown, Esq. of Reading, Mass. She was the only child of Rev. Edward
Bulkeley, it is supposed, who had issue.
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John Bulkeley, son of the Rev. Peter Bulkeley, was in the first class of graduates of Harvard in 1642. He returned to England and settled in the ministry at Fordham but was
rejected in 1662. He afterwards lived at Wapping in London where he practised physic with
good success. He died in 1689 aged 70.
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Gershom Bulkeley, son of the Rev. Peter Bulkeley was born in Concord in 1636, and graduated
from Harvard in 1655. He was ordained in New London, CT about 1660, from whence he removed
and was installed at Weathersfield in 1668. In 1676 he was dismissed on account of ill
health and afterwards became one of the most distinguished physicians and surgeons of his
time. He was wounded in a battle with the Indians near Wachusett, while in the army, as a
surgeon, in 1676. To him the epithet "great" was applied on account of his eminent character. He died at Weathersfield, Dec. 2, 1713, aged 77. On his monument is inscribed:
"He was honorable in his descent, of rare abilities, extraordinary industry, exellent in
leaarning, master of many languages, exquisite in his skill in divinity, physic, and law,
and of a most exemplary and Christian Life.
In certam spem beatae resurectionis repositus."
He married Sarah, the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Chauncey, President of Harvard College, on
October 26, 1659 and had four sons.
1. Peter Bulkeley, lost at sea.
2. Charles Bulkeley of New London, CT.
3. Edward Bulkeley who married Dorothy Prescott of Concord (desc. from John, founder of
of Lancaster).
4. John Bulkeley who was grad. at Harvard in 1699, and was the first minister of Colchester,
CT., father of the Hon. John Bulkeley, a physician & judge of the Supreme Court. The
numerous and respectable families bearing this name in Connecticut and New York, have all
descended from Edward Bulkeley & John Bulkeley.
Steven Bulkeley, Esq., one of the grandsons of Edward, acquired a fortune, in Charleston,
South Carolina, and purchased recent (ca 1835), the estate in Hartford on which the
celebrated "charter oak" was situated.
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Peter Bulkeley, the youngest son of the Rev. Peter Bulkeley, was born Aug 12, 1643 and grad.
Harvard in 1660. He settled in Concord and, in 1673, (and the 4 subsequent years), repre-
sented the town of Concord in the General Court.
In February 1676, he was chosen Speaker of the House of Deputies; and in August of the same
year was apptd. with the Hon. William Stoughton, agents to England on the complaints of
Gorges & Mason, and reappointed in 1682.
They sailed on the first mission to England Oct 30, 1676. On the 27th of Feb., 1679, he was
reappointed by King Charles II with Stoughton, as agents to England respecting the Narra-
gansett country. They returned Dec 23, 1679. In 1677 he was chosen one of the Judges, or
Court of Assistants and re-elected eight years. He was also one of the Commissioners of the
United Colonies the greater part of that time. On the 8th of October 1685, he was apptd.
by King James II, one of the Council, of which Joseph Dudley, Esq. was President, which
constituted the government of the colonies after the charter was forfeited.
In 1680 the militia in the county was divided into two regiments and Major Peter Bulkeley
appointed to command one of them. This was an office in those days of great distinction.
In all these and other important offices, he acquitted himself with honor and general acceptance. He was one of 20 who, in 1683, made the "million purchase" in New Hampshire,
and had several special grants of land for public services.
He died May 24, 1688 aged 44 and "was buried," says Judge Sewall, "the 27th, because he
could not be kept, word of which was sent to Boston the same day to prevent any going in
vain to his funeral."
Major Peter Bulkeley married Rebecca, the only daughter of Lieut. Joseph Wheeler, April
16, 1667, and had:
1. Edward Bulkeley died young.
2. Joseph Bulkeley
3. John Bulkeley died young.
4. Rebecca Bulkeley
His widow married Jonathan Prescott and his dau. Rebecca Bulkley m. Jonathan Prescott Jr.
Joseph Bulkeley b. Sept 7. 1670 held a captain's commission and was engaged in public service. He married the widow, Rebecca Minott, dau of John Jones, 1696. She died July 17,
1712, leaving by him:
1. Rebecca Bulkeley who m. Joseph Hubbard, grandfather to Deacon Thomas Hubbard.
2. Dorothy Bulkeley who m. Samuel Hunt.
3. John Bulkeley who held a Colonel's commission and died in Groton December, 1772 aged 69,
1. John Bulkeley Jr. grad. Harvard 1769, a lawyer, died in Groton, Dec 16, 1774 aged
26.
Captain Joseph Bulkeley m. (2) Silence Jeffrey in 1713 and had:
4. Joseph Bulkeley
5. Peter Bulkeley
6. Charles Bulkeley whose descendants lived in Littleton.
and perhaps other children.
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BURGESS
Thomas Burgess was in Concord in 1666, but removed to Groton.
[Torrey has no record of Thomas Burgess at Concord] I find nothing
in the Groton, Mass. records for this Thomas Burgess. Nor in the
History of Lynn, Mass., except note of the name Burges p.576 & nothing else.
See also,
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~burgessgen/doubtful_thomases.htm
BUSS
William Buss came here before 1639; lived where Elijah Wood now (1835) lives;
was a lieutenant; bought the mill on Mill-brook, 1668. His brother lived in
Tunbridge, England. He d. Jan. 31, 1698; his first wife (widow Dorcas Jones),
1709. Children: Hannah Buss who m. William Wheeler; Richard Buss; Ann Buss;
Nathaniel Buss and Joseph Buss who m. Elizabeth Jones 1671 and had several
children.
CHANDLER
John Chandler here in 1640, at which time he had a daughter born and was admitted
freeman. Roger Chandler and twenty othres of Plymouth Colony had a grant of four
hundred acres of land in Concord in 1658; was employed by Dolar Davis to build a
house; m. Mary Simonds 1671; died 1717; she d. 1728; left several children of whom
Samuel Chandler m. Dorcas Buss 1695; d. 1745; and had Joseph, Samuel, John, Huldah,
Rebecca, Elizabeth and James Chandler who was the father of Deacon Joseph Chandler.
CHEEVER
Daniel Cheever probably descended from Daniel Cheever of Cambridge; was here from
about 1710.
CLARK
Samuel Clark came here before 1686, probably the son of Jonas Clark of Cambridge. He
died Jan 30, 1730; his wife Ruth d. 1722. Children: John, William, Susannah, Hannah,
Benjamin and Arthur Clark, of whom Benjamin Clark was father of Benjamin who died Feb.
11, 1809 aged 91 whose wife (Rebecca Flagg) d. Oct 4, 1805 aged 83.
CONANT
Lot Conant, probably a great-grandson of the celebrated Roger Conant of Salem, came into
this town in the early part of the last century; died Sept 20, 1767 aged 90. His son
Andrew Conant had by his wife Elizabeth - children: Elizabeth, Andrew, Lydia, Nathan, and
Ezra Conant who was drowned 1806; his wife d. May 23, 1828 aged 95. Andrew Conant was
father to Andrew, Eli, Silas, Abel and Nathan, and two daughters.
COMY
Daniel Comy was here in 1664; died March 31, 1676.
COOKSEY
William Cooksey was here in 1666; and in 1700 was the only poor person then maintained
by the town.
COSLIN
William Coslin was here in 1642, removed with Rev. Mr. Jones.
COTTON
John Cotton and Deliverance and Thankful, twin children, born here in 1679. Little else
is on record concerning him.
DAKIN
Thomas Dakin, the common ancestor, was here before 1650; died Oct 21, 1708. His first wife
died 1659; second wife, Susan Stratton) d. 1698. Children: John Dakin who m. Sarah
Woodhouse; Sarah, Simon who d. Jan 11, 1739 aged 76; and Joseph Dakin who was Deacon,
lived by Flint's Pond, where Mr. Smith now (1835) lives, and whose son Samuel Dakin m.
Mercy Minnott 1722; was a Captain in the French War, and killed at Halfway Brook in 1758.
There were several collateral families and the name is yet preserved in the town.
DAVIS, Dolar
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Dolar Davis was of Cambridge in 1634, a petitioner for Groton in 1656, having before resided
in Barnstable, where he died 1673. He was one of twenty who had lands granted in Concord
in 1659, and was employed as a carpenter.
He married Margery, sister of Major Simon Willard and had a daughter Ruth, married Stephen
Hall and two sons, Simon and Samuel, who settled in this town, and were the
fruitful vines whose numerous branches extend over this and Worcester counties, and
part of New Hampshire, and are constantly sending forth new and flourishing shoots.
Simon Davis was a Lieutenant, representative, and otherwise distinguished; m. Mary, dau
of James Blood, 1660, died June 14, 1713, aged 77 and had Simon, Mary, Sarah, James, Ellen,
Ebenezer and Hannah. Of whom, Dr. Simon Davis m. Elizabeth Woodhouse, 1689; she died
November 12, 1711; and had John, Simon, Henry, Elizabeth, Mary, Samuel, Ebenezer and
Peter.
Simon Davis the 2nd son, b. 1692, married Dorothy ____ 1713 and had Simon, Israel and
Joseph born in Concord, removed to Rutland about 1720, and had there, Eleazer, Oliver
of Princeton and two daughters.
The eldest son Simon Davis, b. May 17, 1714 was father to David Davis of Paxton, Deacon
Isaac Davis of Northborough, father to Honorable John Davis of Worcester, Samuel of
Oakham, John Davis of Paxton and several daughters.
Joseph Davis brother of Simon, b. in Concord July 16, 1720 was minister of Holden; died
March 4, 1799 aged 79.
James Davis second son of the first Simon, married Ann Smeadly 1701; died Sept 16, 1727 aged
59, having had James, Ruth, Thomas (who died Nov 18, 1786 aged 81, father to James
Davis of Holden, Jonathan and Josiah of New Ipswich, Nathan Davis of Westford, Thomas
Davis of Chelmsford, Amos Davis of Groton, Abel Davis of Concord and three other sons,
Joseph Zachariah and Benjamin.
Ebenezer Davis the 6th child of Simon Davis, Sr., had by his wife Dinah, Ebenezer, Josiah
(killed Lovewell's fight), and several others.
Samuel Davis, the other son of Dolar Davis, married Mary Meads 1665, settled in the
present limits of Bedford, where his descendants yet live. Had Mary, Samuel, Daniel,
Martha, Simon and perhaps others.
Samuel Davis the eldest son, m. Abigail Reed 1698; and had Abigail, Mary, Samuel, Jacob,
Eleazer and Stephen.
Daniel the third child was one of the first members of the church in Bedford, married Mary
Hubbard 1698 and had Jonathan, Daniel, Mary, Ephraim, Nathan, Amos of Grafton, Josiah
and Nathaniel. Their father died Feb 11, 1741, and their mother died Feb 2, 1769 aged 87.
End. Davis
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DEAN
Thomas Dean was here 1645, died Feb. 5, 1676. His wife Elizabeth died 1673. His son,
Joseph Dean m. Elizabeth Fuller 1662; died 1718 aged 80 and had: Thomas, Joseph, Daniel,
Elizabeth, Sarah and Deborah. Lieut. Daniel Dean probably the son of Thomas Dean1
held a large estate, which was principally inherited by his son-in-law, Capt. Daniel Adams.
DILL
Peter Dill was here 1670 and by his wife, Thanks [Torrey, p. 221 has his wife, Thankes
Sheperd/Shepard], had several children.
DOWDY
George Dowdy was admitted freeman in Concord 1645. [Torrey - no report; Savage has only
as reported above.]
DOGGET
The wife of Thomas Dogget died 1642; he removed from town. [Torrey p.225, Thomas Doggett
who died 1692 & wife ____?, who died Aug 23, 1642; Concord/Weymouth.]
DRAPER
Roger Draper was here as early as 1639; his dau. Lydia Draper m. John Luce 1660; his son,
Adam Draper m. Rebecca Brabrook 1666 an had: Samuel, Joseph, Elisha & Adam. They removed
to Marlborough about 1680.
DUDLEY
Francis Dudley, a supposed connexion of Gov. Thomas Dudley, came to this town about 1663.
He m. Sarah Wheeler 1665 and was father to Mary Dudley who m. Joseph Fletcher,also, Joseph,
Samuel, Sarah, John & perhaps other children. Joseph Dudley m. Abigail Gobble 1691; d.
1702; she d. 1705 having had Abigail, James, Joseph, Benjamin, Mary & Sibella. Samuel
Dudley m. Abigail King 1704; removed to Littleton, where his wife, as mentioned by
Hutchinson (vol.ii, p.26), was affected with witchcraft; about 1728 he removed to Sutton,
where he died 1775 aged 109, having had twenty children; of whom Samuel, Francis, David,
Abigail & Jonathon (the three last were triplets) were born in Concord. John Dudley the
other son of the first Francis Dudley, m. Hannah Poultier of Medford 1697 and had John,
Hannah and Sarah. Paul Dudley a descendant of the 6th generation lives in Concord (in 1835)
EDMONDS
Walter Edmonds and Joshua Edmonds were here before 1640; but their names disappear from our
annals after about 20 years. The name was early in Lynn.
EDWARDS
The children of Robert Edwards, (a freeman, 1642 and died about 1650), owned land in 1660.
Colonel John Edwards who died in Acton and Colonel Abraham Edwards of Ashby, are probably
descendants.
To be continued Part 8, p. 370.
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
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EMERSON
(see p. 186)
p.186
The Rev. William Emerson, son of the Rev. Joseph Emerson of Malden, was born May 21, 1743,
grad. Harvard 1761. His father was the son of Edward Emerson of Chelmsford and grandson of
the Rev. Joseph Emerson of Mendon, who married a daughter of the Rev. Edward Bulkeley and
died in Concord January 3, 1680.
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His mother was the daughter of the Rev. Samuel Moody of York. The Rev. Joseph Emerson of
Pepperell and John Emerson of Conway were his brothers. The Rev. William Emerson was pastor
of the church of Concord about ten years. His ardent love for his country, as a "high son
of liberty," prevailed on him to contribute, by his intellectual and personal services at
home and abroad, in the great conflict of the American Revolution.
On the 16th of August, 1776, he left his people, with their consent, his church, his friends, and all the endearments of domestic life, to join the army at Ticonderoga as a
chaplain.
He continued in office till advised by his physicians to resign on account of ill health,
and was discharged by General Gates on Sept. 18, 1776. He commenced his return home, but
his disease increasing, he could not proceed. He stopped at the Rev. Benajah Roots' of
Rutland on Otter Creek, where he remained, suffering under a severe bilious fever, till his
death which took place at 5 o'clock on Sunday morning, October 20th at the age of 33.
He was interred there with the honors of war by a detachment from Colonel Vandyke's regiment
commanded by Major Shepard. His last sickness was borne with great composure, resignation,
and Christian fortitude. He often spoke of the endearing kindness of his people toward him,
and the pleasure he should enjoy, if it were the will of God to give him opportunity to show his gratitude by exerting himself more vigorously for their good. When the hour of
dissolution seemed to be near, he appeared like one waiting "to depart and be with Christ."
The regret, apparent in all existing records, that he should be prematurely cut off in his
promising career of usefulness, evinces the esteem of the society of which he was pastor.
Mr. Emerson's personal appearance was pleasing and prepossing. His manners familiar and
gentlmanly; his conversation communicative and facetious, though not inconsistent with his
ministerial character; in his preaching he was popular, eloquent, persuasive and devotional,
adapting himself, with remarkable ease, to all circumstances and occasions; and his doctrine
was evangelical. "Fervency of spirit," ardent zeal, love of his profession and his people,
characterized all his performances. A monument was erected by the town to his memory in
1826, on which his character is delineated as "enthusiastic, eloquent, affectionate, and
pious; he loved his family, his people, his God and his country. And to this last he yielded the cheerful sacrifice of his life."
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Mr. Emerson married Phebe, daughter of Rev. Daniel Bliss, Aug 21, 1766 by whom he had:
William Emerson, Hannah Bliss Emerson, Phebe Emerson, Mary Moody Emerson, and Rebecca
Emerson. His widow married the Rev. Ezra Ripley November 16, 1780 and she died Feb. 16,
1825 aged 83, having had by him two sons and a daughter.
On the 11th of May 1778, Mr. Ezra Ripley was unanimously chosen pastor on the part of the
part of the church in which the town concurred on the 1st of June following, 94 to 1. He
was ordained Nov 11, 1778. In the religious services on the occasion the Rev. Josiah Bridge
pf East Sudbury made the 1st prayer; The Rev Jason Haven of Dedham preached from 2 Timothy
ii.2; the Rev. Josiah Dana of Barre "prayed after sermon," The Rev. Ebenezer Bridge of
Chelmsford "prayed before and gave the charge"; and the Rev. Jonas Clark of Lexington gave
the right hand of fellowship. The council was composed of these gentlemen and delegates
from their respective churches; the Rev. Peter Thacher of Malden, the Rev. Jonathan Newell
of Stow and the Rev. Moses Adams of Acton.
Subject: Ralph Waldo Emerson, the grandson of Rev. William Emerson of Concord.
Source: History of Concord, Mass., by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835
p.188
footnote
The Rev. Ralph Waldo Emerson of Boston kindly loaned me (Lemuel Shattuck)
a concise private journal, kept by his grandfather, from January 1775 to August
1776; and several letters to his wife written at Cambridge and at the Northward;
which, beside detailing some important historical facts are remarkable for their
easy, sprightly style. The Rev. Mr. Roots addressed a letter to the church,
giving an account of his (Rev. William Emerson) last sickness. A notice of his
character appeared in the Boston Gazette, November 4, 1776.
p.250 College Graduates
William Emerson the only son of the Rev. William Emerson was born May 6, 1769
and grad. Harvard, May 23, 1792, but was dismissed on being called to a greater
field of usefulness, and was installed over the First Church of Boston Oct 16, 1799,
where he obtained a distinguished reputation for talents, literary acquirements, and
piety. He died May 11, 1811 aged 42. His History of his church, a posthumous
publication, and the Massachusetts Historical Collections, Vol. I, p. 256 (Second
Series) contain full notices of his character, to which the reader is referred.
Four of his sons, William Emerson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edward Bliss Emerson,
and Charles Chauncy Emerson were graduated at Harvard College with distinquished
rank.
ESTABROOK
See p. 162.
p.162
The Rev. Joseph Estabrook died September 16, 1711 [The Rev. Dr. Ripley, Half Century Sermon,
p.28 says, May 23d but all other authorities concur in the 16th of September] aged 71.
He was born in Enfield, England and after receiving a preparatory education, emigrated to
this country, entered Harvard College and was graduated in 1664. The following obituary
notice dated September 18th appeared in the "Boston News Letter."
"This day was interred in Concord, the Reverend Mr. Joseph Estabrook, minister of the gospel
in said town for about forty-four years (and for many of them was colleage with the famous
Mr. Bulkeley). He was eminent for his skill in the Hebrew language; and a most orthodox,
learned, and worthy devine, of excellent principles in religion, indefatigably laborious
in the ministry, and of holy life and conversation." "He was a man of great worth, and
eminently fitted for his office. "In his preaching he was plain, practical, and persuasive
and in his intercourse with his people, grave, affectionate, communicative, and conciliatory, earnestly desiring their happiness and religious welfare.
"His appearance carried with it so much patriarchal dignity, that people were induced to
love him as a friend, and reverence him as a father. These distinguished traits in his
character obtained for him, in the latter part of his life, the name of The Apostle.
"His judgement was much respected, and his advice sought for in all the neighbouring
churches. He was much admired wherever he preached; and was invited to remove from Con-
cord, for, said his admirers, "He was too bright a star to be muffled up in the woods
amongst the Indians, and ought to come to Boston where he could do more good." [source:
Manuscript of the late Rev. Joseph Estabrook of Athol, and Dr. Joseph Lee.]
His only printed work, which has come down to us, is an Election Sermon preached in 1705.
[It is entitled, "Abraham, the Passenger, his Privilege and Duty, described in an Election
Sermon at Boston, New England, May 30, 1705. By Joseph Estabrooks, A.M., and Pastor of
the Church at Concord." (Here follow quotations from John viii, 39 and Gal. III 29; and also
a Latin one from Calvin.] Boston. Printed by Bartholomew Green; sold by Benjamin Eliot,
at his shop under the west end of the Town House, 1705." pp24. quarto. Text, Gen. Xii, 2.]
Mr. Estabrook married Mary the daughter of Capt. Hugh Mason of Watertown, May 20, 1668; and
had six children.
1. Joseph Estabrook b. 1669, lived several years in Hingham, but settled in Lexington where
he died September 24, 1733, aged 65, having been deacon 17 years (he was grandfather to
the Rev. Joseph Estabrook, late of Athol.
2. Benjamin Estabrook.
3. Mary Estabrook, married Jonathan Green of Newton.
4. Samuel Estabrook.
5. Daniel Estabrook b. 1676 m. Abigail Flint of Concord and settled first in Cambridge but
removed to Sudbury where he died.
6. Ann Estabrook married Joshua Haynes of Sudbury.
Benjamin & Samuel Estabrook are mentioned among the college graduates.
Thomas Estabrook, a brother of the Rev. Joseph Estabrook, married Sarah Temple May 3,
1683 and had a son Thomas Estabrook b. 1685 who had sons:
Samuel Estabrook b. 1710
Thomas Estabrook b. 1713
Abraham Estbrook b. 1717
And from whom most of the name in Concord were descended.
p.163
After the death of Mr. Estabrook a committee of the town, consisting of Deacon John
Heywood, Mr. Benjamin Whittemore, and Lieut. William Wilson, was chosen to "procure
preaching." The Rev. Edward Holyoke, afterwards president of Harvard College, the
Rev. Benjamin Prescott, one of our native graduates, and the Rev. John Whiting, were
employed as candidates for six Sabbaths. A liberal settlement was offered the town
by Mr. Prescott's father, should he be chosen, but the proposition was not accepted.
The church gave Mr. Whiting a call in which the town concurred by 110 votes in his
favor, November 19, 1711. December 7th following, it was agreed by 84 to 37 "paper
votes," to give him 100 pounds as a settlement, and 100 pounds as an annual salary,
and pay the expenses of his ordination, which took place May 14, 1712.
footnote:
Thomas Estabrook, a brother of the Rev. Joseph Estabrook, married Sarah Temple, May 3,
1683 and had a son Thomas born 1685 who had sons: Samuel, Thomas & Abraham, born 1710,
1713 and 1717 from whom most of the name in Concord were descended.
EVARTS
John Evarts was one of the earliest settlers; he had John Evarts & Judah Evarts, born 1639
and 1642. Removed to Connecticut with Rev. Mr. Jones and was probably the ancestor of the
late Jeremiah Evarts, Esq.
FARRAR
This family derive their origin from John & Jacob Farrar who were proprietors of Lancaster,
Mass., in 1653. John Farrar died at Lancaster, Nov. 3, 1669. Jacob Farrar, either a son
of John or of Jacob, m. Hannah, dau. of John Houghton, Esq., 1668; he was killed by the
Indians August 22, 1675. His sons Jacob, George, Joseph & John sold their property in
1697 to their uncle Houghton and removed to Concord. Henry Farrar was killed in Lancaster
Feb. 1676, and John Farrar died Aug. 1707.
Jacob Farrar, above mentioned m. Susannah Reddit of Concord, Mass., 1692; lived in the north
part of the town of Concord; died 1722; and had ten children, of which, Jacob the eldest,
was killed in Lovell's fight, where his cousin Joseph was wounded. Jacob, son of Jacob last
mentioned, died Dec 20, 1787, aged 65.
George Farrar m. Mary How 1692, settled where Deacon James, his great-grandson now (1835)
lives, and died May 15, 1760 aged 89; his wife died April 12, 1761. They had: Joseph,
Daniel, George, Mary and Samuel Farrar. George Farrar m. Mary Barrett and had nine children
including the Rev. George Farrar and Humphrey, the father of the Rev. Joseph Farrar - see p.
314) Deacon Samuel Farrar his youngest brother, m. Lydia Barrett 1732; d. April 18, 1783 aged 75; had: Lydia, Deacon Samuel (father to Samuel & John, noticed among the college
graduates) Rev. Stepehn Farrar of New Ipswich, James, Rebecca, Lucy and Timothy Farrar
of New Ipswich.
p.314 - College Graduates
Stephen Farrar, son of Deacon Samuel Farrar was born Sept. 8, 1738 and graduated Harvard,
1755. He studied divinity and was ordained as the first minister of New Ipswich, N.H.
Oct. 22d, 1760, and performed the duties of his office with distinguished ability till his
death, June 23d, 1809.
Timothy Farrar, brother of the foregoing, was born June 28, 1747 and graduated Harvard,
1767. He studied law and settled in New Ipswich, N.H.; was elected Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas, under the temporary constitution of N.H., January 1776, was a Counsellor in
the year 1780, 1782 and 1783; apptd Judge of the Superior Court in 1790; resigned that office 1803; apptd Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1803 or 1804; and was afterwards
Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas. Besides these offices, he was an elector of President and Vice President of the U.S. in 1792, 1796, 1800 and 1808 and in 1804 and since, one of the trustees of Dartmouth College.
Joseph Farrar, son of George Farrar, was born June 30, 1744, and graduated Harvard, 1767;
was ordained at Dublin, New Hampshire June 10, 1772, when the church was organized; dis-
missed Jan. 7, 1776; installed at Dummerston, Vermont, in 1779; dismissed 1784 and is
probably the same who afterwards settled in Eden, Vermont. He died at Petersham. Ibid.
p.370
FARWELL
Henry Farwell, freeman in 1638, resided in this town from its first settlement till the
incorporation of Chelmsford; removed there and died Aug 1, 1670; probably the common
ancestor of the name in New England. His sons, Joseph, John, and James Farwell lived in
Concord, where the name has been preserved; James Farwell m. Sarah Wheeler in 1658.
FASSETT
Nathaniel Fassett was taxed in Concord in 1666.
FLETCHER
Robert Fletcher was here in 1635; died April 3, 1677 aged 85. [Torrey p.271 had wife
?Sarah ____?]
Children:
1. Francis Fletcher who m. Elizabeth Wheeler 1656 and had Samuel, Joseph, John, Elizabeth,
Sarah, Hannah & Benjamin Fletcher. They lived in Concord.
2. Luke Fletcher who d. 1665.
3. William Fletcher who m. Lydia Bates 1645 & removed to Chelmsford 1656 & d. Nov. 6, 1677.
4. Samuel Fletcher who removed to Chelmsford.
The name is extinct in Concord, but descendants are found in the adjoining towns, in
Worcester County and in New Hampshire.
FLINT
p.371
Hon. Thomas Flint came from Matlock in Derbyshire to Concord in 1638 and brought
with him, says a family genealogy £4000 sterling. He possessed wealth, talents and
a Christian character; represented the town four years and was an Assistant eleven.
He died October 8, 1653. Johnson (Historical Coll. iii. p.161) calls him "a sincere
servant of Christ, who had a fair yearly revenue in England, but having improved it for
Christ by casting it into the common treasury, he waits on the Lord for doubling his
talent, if it shall seem good unto him to so to do, and the mean time spending his
person for the good of his people in the office of Magistrate.
"At Christ's commands, thou leav'st thy lands and native habitation;
His folks to aid, in desert straid, for gospel's exaltation,
Flint, hardy thou, wilt not allow, the undermining fox,
With subtill skill, Christ's vines to spoil, thy sword shall give them knocks.
Yet thou base dust, and all thou hast is Christ's and by him thou
Art made to be, such as we see; hold fast for ever now.
This is what Johnson calls "remembering in short metre."
His Will is the first recorded in the Middlesex Probate Records.
His brother, Reverend Henry Flint of Braintree, and his uncle, William Wood were
executors. He had John and Ephraim, who lived in Concord and perhaps Edward,
Thomas and William of Salem.
Ephraim Flint married m. Jane, daughter of Rev. Edward Bulkeley, and died without
issue 1722. About one thousand acres of land, including Flint's Pond were owned by
him.
John Flint m. Mary the dau of Urian Oakes, President of Harvard College, 1667;
died 1687; she d. 1690. Had Abigail who m. Capt. Daniel Estabrook, John, Mary,
Thomas and Edward.
John m. Abigail Buttrick; d. Oct 26, 1746 aged 69 and was father to Ephraim
(Harvard College, 1733), Abigail, Mary, John who d. 1792 aged 70, Hannah and Jane.
Thomas Flint m. Mary Brown and had Dorothy, Mary, Thomas of Rutland, Lucy,
Henry of Carlisle, Josiah, Charles, John and Dr. Edward Flint of Shrewsbury.
Edward died Nov. 15, 1754 aged 70, in Lincoln, Mass., without issue.
p.19
In 1639, Mr. Flint, Lieut. Willard and Richard Griffin
were appointed "to have the ending of small matters this
year."
p.315
Abel Flint, son of Mr. Ephraim Fline, was born June 22nd
1758 and graduated Harvard 1780. He taught a school
several years in Haverhill and elsewhere, and died in
Lincoln, Mass., of consumption Jan 25, 1789, aged 32.
p.163
Daniel, son of Rev. Joseph Estabrook & his wife, Mary,
dau. of Capt. Hugh Mason of Watertown. Daniel Estabrook
b. 1676, m. Abigail Flint of Concord and settled first
at Cambridge then removed to Sudbury where he died.
p.227
The Concord Light Infantry believed to be the oldest
company in the Commonwealth, excepting the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery. It was incorporated Oct 13, 1669 as "the 2nd Troop of Horse in Middlesex." Twenty-two of
the original petitioners belonged to Concord and 14 others to Billerica, Chelmsford, Groton, Lancaster &
Sudbury. In 1777 the character was altered, and it was
incorporated as the Concord Light Infantry and consisted
of 39 members with liberty to increase the number to 45.
Among the Captains since 1777 have been, Nehemiah Flint,
Edward Flint.
p.303
Town of Lincoln, Mass.
The ostensible object of those who obtained the act of
incorporation for the town of Lincoln, was to enjoy the
preaching of the gospel. Measures were taken even before
the precinct was formed to effect this object by private
individuals in their houses. Mr. Edward Flint gave a
lot of land on which a meeting-house was erected and
nearly completed by the following individuals by whom it
was given to the princinct:
(among those listed were: Edward Flint and Ephraim Flint).
On the 18th of August, 1747, 25 male members of the churches of Concord, Lexington and the 2nd Precinct in
Weston met together and agreed to embody themselves into
a distinct church. A covenant was adopted and signed by
Edward Flint, Ephraim Flint (among others).
p.38
Proprietors of Concord - the oldest book of Records
John Flint - Lot No. 9 - 534 acres North of John Flint's
Ephraim Flint - ------ 750 acres East in Lincoln.
p.162
Jane Bulkeley m. Ephraim Flint.
p.235
Deputies & Representatives from the 1st Settlement of
Concord:
1638, 1639 - Thomas Flint
1639, 1640 - Thomas Flint
1678, 1680 - John Flint
1682 John Flint
p.236
1696 Ephraim Flint
1726 - 1728 John Flint
Assistants & Councillors
1642 - 1655 Thomas Flint
p.246
Ephraim Flint, son of Colonel John Flint was born Mar.
4, 1714 and graduated Harvard 1733. He settled in
Lincoln, Mass., and inherited a valuable estate of his
uncle, Edward and great uncle Ephraim, who had successively
owned and lived on the "Flint Farm"; both
having died without issue. He was the town clerk of
Lincoln and died December 26, 1762, aged 48.
p. 309
History of Lincoln from History of Concord
Flint's or Sandy Pond, the only considerable collection
of water, contains, according to the estimate of the Hon.
Samuel Hoar, 197 acres. It derives its name from
the first owner, being situated in the farm of Ephraim
Flint, one of the principal original owers of Lincoln.
This pond is a favorite resort for pickerel and its
fisheries have been considered of sufficient importance
to require the interference of the Legislature to regu-
late them.
p.312
Town Clerk of Lincoln - Ephraim Flint - 1746, 1754, 1756
1757 and 1762.
p.358
September, 1779. Belonging to a company of 38 men from
this and adjoining towns under Samuel Heald, Capt; Enoch
Kingsbury, Lieut; Stephen Hosmer, 2nd Lieut.; John Jacobs, Colonel.
Henry Flint was Sergeant Major. They
were discharged in November and the whole amount of their wages was 10 shillings; 6 pence in silver each!
p.41
John Flint named with others in dealings, 1668 with the
Indians.
p.45
John Flint, 1672, Selectman.
p.47
We have no other means than tradition to ascertain the
number or situation of the garrison-houses in Concord.
One stood near John Flint's.
p.59
1676
On the 26th of April 1676, six cart-loads of provisions
were sent by the government to Concord and John Flint
was appointed commissary to take charge of them.
p.70
The period from 1744 to 1760 was remarkable for the
large drafts of men and money from the town to carry on
that series of wars, which then took place between the
Indians and French on one part, and the English and the
Americans on the other. Colonel John Flint had commanded
the regiment of militia in which Concord was included.
p.75
Dec. 3, 1735, a township of land "on the east side of
the Connecticut River below the great falls, was granted
to John Flint and others of Concord, Groton and Littleton.
This might have been Keene, N.H. (or, Fort No. 4, now
Charlestown, N.H.)
p.77
The address of the citizens of Boston, the 20th of Nov.
1772, relating to the distressed state of the Province,
was laid before this town December 20th following; and
among the committee was Mr. John Flint.
Other page references: 79; 82; 185; 233; 234; 235; 246;
280; 371; 143; 227; 9; 15; 19; 24; 235; 236; 371; 388;
294.
p.77-79
Excerpt
The address of the citizens of Boston of the 20th of Nov. 1772 relating to the distressed state of the province was laid before the town of Concord Dec 20th
1772 and a committee consisting of Mr. John Flint (and others) were chosen to
prepare an answer which they submitted dated Jan 24, 1774, signed by Ephraim
Wood, Jr.; John Flint; Timothy Wheeler, Committee.
p.82
In August 1774 a county convention was recommended and it was invited to meet
at Concord on the last of the month. 150 delagates from every town in the county
held a session in Concord on the 30th & 31st of August. John Flint was among the
delagates of Concord.
p.185
Church history
A mutual council was called June 1772 consisting of the First & Second churches of
Rowley, the First in Hingham, the First in Newbury, the First in Stoughton, the First
in Portsmouth, the Second in Shrewsbury and the churches of Weymouth, Byfield,
Groton, Milton, Upton, Haverhill, Newbury & Newton. John Flint was among those
chosen to lay matters before the Council.
p.233
Town Clerks from the First Settlement of Concord
John Flint - 1680 to 1688
John Flint - 1719 to 1730
p.235
Selectmen chosen since 1700
John Flint - 1771 - 1774
Deputies and Representative from the first settlement of Concord
1638, 1639 - Thomas Flint
1639, 1640 - Thomas Flint
1678, 1680 - John Flint
1726, 1728 - John Flint
Assistants & Counsellers
1642 - 1655 Thomas Flint
p.280
Acton, Mass.
Proprietor's Clerks
John Flint - 1728 to 1745.
p.143
War of 1812
Early in September, 1814 orders were issued for calling out the militia of the state
for the defence of the sea-coast. The Light Infantry and Artillery companies of
Concord and the Acton Blues marched Sept. 10th. Nehemiah Flint was Captain.
p.9
Concord
1636
Many of the first settlers of Concord were men of acknowledged wealth, enterprise,
talents, and education in their native country. Several were of noble families. The
Honorable Thomas Flint brought £4,000 sterling.
p.15
Nov 13, 1644 Mr. Thomas Flint and Lt. Simon Willard of Concord, among others, were appointed commissioners to set some order which may conduce to the better
surveying, improving and draining of the meadows.
p.19
At the Court, March 12, 1638, an order passed "that the freemen of Concord and
those that wer not free, which had hand in the undue election of Mr. Flint should be
fined 6 shillings, 8 pence a piece." In 1639, Mr. Flint, Lt. Simon Willard and Richard
Griffin were appointed to have the ending of small matters this year.
p.24
Indian affairs - 1646
The Indians desire they may be a towne and either dwell on this side of Beaver Swamp or at the East side of Mr. Thomas Flint's Pond.
A report regarding the above issue was signed by Thomas Flint and Simon Willard.
p.388
William Wood was the distinguished ancestor of this family and came here in 1638
with his nephew, the Honorable Thomas Flint. From his connexions and other
circumstances, he is supposed to have been the acute author of a book entitled,
"New England's Progress" That author was the first one who mentions the original
name of Musketaquid, either applied to the place or the river in Concord. He died May 14, 1671, aged 89, leaving an only son, Michael Wood and a daughter, Ruth
Wood the wife of Capt. Thomas Wheeler. Michael Wood died May 13, 1674 having
had Abraham, Isaac, Thomson, Jacob, John and Abigail who married Stephen Hosmer. Of whom Jacob Wood m. Mary Wheeler in 1697; he died Oct 6, 1723 aged
40 having had Jacob, Mary, Ephraim, Dorcas, Hannah, Millicent. Of these, Ephraim
Wood m. Mary Buss; died March 20, 1789 aged 88 and was father to Ephraim Wood, town clerk, Judge of the court of common pleas, etc. and grandfather to
Daniel Wood now living (1835). The collateral branches of this family have been
numerous.
p.294
History of Lincoln
The inhabitants in the southeasterly part of Concord petitioned that town several
times between 1734 and 1743 to be set off into a separate precinct or town; but
being unsuccessful, a petition was preferred to the General Court Aug. 10th, 1744
which obtained favor, though opposed by a committee of the town; and the following
individuals living in the easterly part of Concord, westerly part of Lexington and
northerly part of Weston were incorporated as the Second Precinct of Concord,
April 24, 1746. Among the signers was Ephraim Flint.
End - Flint family references in the History of Concord, Mass.
p.371
FOWLE
George Fowle, one of the early settlers, had four children born here: he removed to
Charlestown, Mass. The name does not again appear.
p.19
In 1641, George Fowle was apptd. "for the breading of salt-petre in some out-houses, used for poultry and the like," under penalty of 12 shillings.
Insert: Fowle by Savage
FOWLE, GEORGE, Concord, freem. 14 Mar. 1639, brot. prob. w.
from Eng. certain. s. John, prob. Ann, wh. m. 10 Jan. 1655, Samuel
Ruggles; and by w. Mary had Mary, b. 24 Nov. 1640, d. prob.
young; Peter, 2 Dec. 1641; James, 12 Mar. 1643; Mary, again, 9
Feb. 1646; rem. to Charlestown, there prob. had Abraham, Isaac, Jacob,
and Elizabeth 27 Jan. 1656, d. soon. His w. Mary d. 15 Feb. 1677, aged 63,
and he d. 19 Sept. 1682, aged 72.
FOX
Thomas Fox, a member of the church 1640. His first wife died 1647; he m. (2) Hannah Brooks
the same year. He died 1658. Eliphalet Fox, the only son who had issue, m. Mary Wheeler,
1665; died Aug 15, 1711; she d. Feb 24, 1679; children: Thomas, Eliphalet, Samuel, Joshua,
Benoni, and Joshua Fox. Descendants of this family are found in New Hampshire, but the name
has been long extinct in Concord.
p.37
Eliphalet Fox had 14 lots and 106 acres in Concord on East Bedford Road.
p.386
George Wheeler who d. 1684 by his wife, had: Katherine, Elizabeth, who m. Francis Fletcher;
Mary who m. Eliphalet Fox; Ruth who m. Samuel Hartwell; John and perhaps other children.
p.145
Worcester County was incorporated April 2, 1731; in the following winter a convention of
delegates from towns in Middlesex met in Concord. At adjournment May 26, 1732, it was agreed to petition the General Court to have the towns of Concord, Sudbury, Framingham,
Marlborough, Groton, Chelmsford, Billerica, Stow, Littleton, Bedford, Dunstable, Westford,
Dracut and North Town incorporated into a separate county of which Concord was to be the
shire town. Benjamin Whittemore and John Fox were chosen by Concord to aid the project.
p.215
In 1732, a committee was apptd consisting of Rev. Mr. Whiting, James Minott Jr., John Fox
and Samuel Heywood to make sale of the common & ministerial land in Concord and vest the
proceeds in other real estate.
p.277
Regarding the village of Acton, Mass. in 1722, a committee was chosen to take a list of the proprietors that each proprietor may know his right, that when the village is divided etc.
Committee members were: Norah Brooks, Samuel Wright, Joseph Fletcher, Richard Parks, John
Fassett, George Farrar, Samuel Chandler, John Fox and Samuel Heywood.
p.372
FRENCH
Joseph French was here as early as 1674 and by Elizabeth, his wife, had: Samuel, Joseph,
Elizabeth, Mary, Margaret and Jonathan French; children born between 1676 and 1690; he was
a lieutenant; lived in the present limits of Bedford.
FRISSIL.
William Frissil m. Hannah Clark 1667 and was here until about 1680.
FULLER
William Fuller was a miller. His wife died 1642; his daughter Ruth Fuller m. Timothy
Wheeler 1670, and dau. Elizabeth m. Joseph Dean in 1669.
GAMLIN
Robert Gamlin died Oct 7, 1642. [no other mention]
Insert: Robert Gamlin by Savage:
ROBERT GAMLIN - Concord, came when and how is beyond
conjecture, unless it were with Robert, junr. was made freem. 14 May
1634, prob. then liv. at Roxbury, where his d. Mary, wh. had been
domestic in Pynchon's fam. d. of small pox 1633. He was buried at
Concord,7 Sept. 1642, but why he went thither, or if he had any family
or not, we are ignorant.
GOBBLE
Thomas Gobble was here before 1640; died 1657; left three sons and three daughters and
several grandchildren. Thomas Gobble and Daniel Gobble lived south of Walden woods.
Insert: p.62 History of Concord
footnotes:
Strict regard was paid to the rights of friendly Indians by the government. On the 6th
of August (year not mentioned) three squaws and three children were killed while picking
whortleberries on a hill in Watertown (now Lincoln). Two persons were executed for this
murder.
"September 21, 1676, Stephen Gobble (Goble) of Concord was executed for the murder of
Indians. Three Indians for firing Eame's house and murder. The weather was cloudy and
rawly cold, though little or no rain. Mr. Mighil prayed. Four others died on the gallows.
p.63 History of Concord
footnotes:
September 26, 1676
"Sagamore Sam goes, and Daniel Gobble (Goble) is drawn in a cart upon bed-clothes to
execution. One-eyed John, Maliompe, Sagamore of Quaboag, general at Lancaster, etc.,
Jethro (the father) walked to the gallows. One-eyed John accuses Sagmore John to have
fired the first gun at Quaboag and killed Capt. Hutchinson." Sewall's Manuscript Journal.
GRAVES
John Graves was one of the first members of the church and had several sons. Benjamin
Graves m. Mary Hoar; John, Mary Chamberlain; and Abraham, Ann Hayward; and had families.
but the names soon disappears from Concord.
p.372
GREEN
There was a John Green who lived in Concord in 1690; but tradition does not make him the
ancestor of the Concord families. John Green, a hatter from Malden married Martha,Hunt, the sister of Deacon Simon Hunt and lived in the centre of the town, but sold out and removed to Carlisle and was ancestor of the families there. He was father to John Green
whose children were: Leonard, Jesse, Reuben, John, Amos, and Calvin Green. Zaccheus Green
whose children were: Nathan whose children were: Asa, William, Silas, Timothy, and Tilly
Green; and Samuel whose children died without issue.
ASA GREEN
p.325
Asa Green (Carlisle) son of Zaccheus Green, grad. at Williams College in 1807; was a lawyer
and post-master at Brattleborough.
p.358
Militia - March 3, 1778 - Under command of General Heath in Col. Jonathan Reed's Co. was
Asa Green.[among others].
p.327
Carlisle, Mass.
Samuel Green, Town Treasurer 1789 to 1803
Nathan Green, do 1804 to 1819
Nathan Green, do 1820 to 1828
Samuel Green Selectman [dates not given]
Zaccheus Green do
Leonard Green do
Nathan Green, Jr. do
John Green do
Isaiah Green do
James Green do
Cyrus Green do
p.382
ELEAZER GREEN
Eleazer Green m. Elizabeth Prescott, dau of Jonas Prescott & his wife, Mary Loker of Groton.
p.344
ISAAC GREEN
Isaac Green, among others signed testimony as to events of April 19, 1775; of lawful age,
and an inhabitant of Lexington, Middlesex Co., Mass.
JOHN GREEN
p.93
Continental Congress Association, Concord, Jan 25, 1775, the Association agreement was signed by John Green of Concord [among others]
p.320
Carlisle, Mass.
Meeting held at Joseph Adam's place, May 3, 1754, John apptd Selectman.
p.322
Carlisle, Mass.
John Green, Jr. among those who signed a petition to the General Court July 14, 1756
p.329
The church of Carlisle was organized Feb. 28, 1781 and John Green was one of the first ten
male members.
p.330
John Green was chosen a Deacon of the Church of Carlisle on Oct. 15, 1815.
p.163
Jonathan Green of Newton, Mass. m. Mary Estabrook of Concord, dau of Rev. Joseph Estabrook
and his wife Mary Mason the dau of Capt. Hugh Mason of Watertown, Mass.
p.94
During February, 1775, Capt. John Greene was one of an inspection committee directed to
return the names of those who declined to sign the articles of association. [only 3 names
were returned.]
Samuel Green
p.194
The Trinitarian Church of Concord, consisting of 16 member was organized June 5, 1826, by
a council consisting (among others) of Messr. Samuel Green of Boston. p.207. The church
was dedicated Dec 6, 1826 and Rev. Samuel Green of Boston preached a sermon which was
afterwards printed.
Zaccheus Green
P.322
Zaccheus Green, Carlisle, one among others chosen July 14, 1756 to petition the General
Court.
p.325
The son of Zaccheus Green, Asa Green, grad. at Williams College in 1807; a lawyer & post
master at Brattleborough.
To be continued - Part 13 - p.372 - Griffin.
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
p.372
GRIFFIN
Richard Griffin was here in 1635, elder in the church; representative; town commissioner;
married Mary Hayward 1660; died April 5, 1661; gave his property to Christopher Woolley.
His mother lived in Charlestown.
HADLOCK
John Hadlock was here in 1675; and onwards.
HALL
William Hall m. Sarah Merriam, 1658; died 1667. Stephen Hall m. Ruth Davis in 1663; sold
one hundred and ten acres of land at the "old hogpen walk" to John Barker; 1684 and removed
to Stow, Mass.
p.259
Andrew Hall, of Bedford, Mass. In 1780 the town raised £550. to pay for hiring soldiers in
the U.S. Service for the two last campaigns. Andrew Hall in June of 1780 was hired (among
others) for 3 months to go to Rhode Island for 90 bushels of corn each.
p.170
Sept. 13, 1743, ministers and delegates from 14 churches met at Concord; among whom was
Rev. David Hall of Sutton.
p.382
Major Jonathan Prescott, of Concord who died Oct 28th, 1829 aged 54, his widow, Rebecca
m. (2) Rev. John Whiting. His dau. Elizabeth Prescott m. Rev. David Hall of Sutton.
Insert: Source: Prescott Memorial
p.51.
Elizabeth Prescott b. Dec 2, 1713; dau of Jonathan Prescott & his wife, Rebecca
Bulkley of Concord, Mass.
Elizabeth Prescott m. June 24, 1731, Rev. David Hall, son of Joseph, son of John
Jr, son of John Hall Sr., who came to Charlestown, Mass in 1630. David Hall was
b. 1704; grad. Harvard College in 1724; ordained in Sutton, Mass., Oct 15, 1729;
rec'd the degree of D.D. from Dartmouth College in 1777; d. May 1789 aged 85.
p.64 Prescott Memorial
Rev. David Hall, D.D. & his wife, Elizabeth Prescott of Sutton, Mass. had issue:
1. David Hall, Jr. b. May 5, 1732 married; he was a physician; also a poet. He
was the author of the cutting epigram on Ethan Allen which was published in 1843
but was accredited to Dr. Hopkins.
2. Elizabeth Hall, b. Feb 1734 m. Dr. Hall of Cornish, N.H., d. 1833 aged 99 yrs.
3. Rebecca Hall b. Sept 1, 1736 m. Rev. Aaron Putnam of Pomfret, CT. She was
killed by the running away of a horse before she was 30 yrs of age.
4. Mary Hall b. Dec 14, 1738 m. Colonel Putnam of Sutton, Mass.; d. 1828 aged 90.
5. Hannah Hall b. Aug 31, 1740; m. Asa Grosvenor of Pomfret, CT. She d. 1836 aged
96 yrs.
6. Sarah Hall b. Dec 15, 1742; m. General Chase of Vermont.
7. John Hall b. Feb 27, 1744; died in childhood.
8. Benjamin Hall b. Feb 27, 1744; m. ____ Morgan. Res. at St. Albans, VT; had
several children among them Dr. Charles Hall an eminent physician at St.
Albans, also Dr. Benjamin Prescott Hall who settled in Canada prior to the
War of 1812. Benjamin Hall d. 1836 aged 92.
9. Lucy Hall b. Mar 19, 1748; m. Capt. Paine of Vermont.
10. Joseph Hall b. Sept 8, 1751; m. Chloe Grosvenor, dau of Ebenezer Grosvenor of
Pomfret, CT., and had four sons and one daughter, to wit: Dr. Joseph G. Hall
of Nashville, Tennessee; Dr. David Hall of Sutton, Mass., REv. Lemuel G. Hall
and also John Hall who d. young. Lucy Hall m. Dr. Smith of Sutton, Mass.,
son of Prof. Smith of Yale College. Joseph Hall died 1839 aged 88 yrs.
11. Dr. Jonathan Hall b. Jan 20, 1754 m. Bathsheba Mumford, dau of Peter Mumford
of Newport, R.I. He studied medicine with his brother-in-law, Dr. Hall of
Cornish, N.H.; Settled in Pomfret, CT and had 11 children, among whom was
John Mumford Hall, U.S. Consul at Cadiz; where he d. Mar 11, 1823 aged 39.
Also J. Prescott Hall, at the head of the bar in New York, and U.S. District
Attorney under Pres. Taylor and died at Newport, R.I. Sept 28, 1862 aged 66.
Also David Priestly Hall, an eminent lawyer in New York city, living in 1864.
12. Deborah Hall b. Mar 5, 1756, m. Rev. Daniel Grosvenor of Grafton, Mass. She
died 1841 aged 85 yrs.
p.372
HALSTED
William Halsted died July 5, 1645; gave to the town of Concord £5. to be laid out [to buy]
a cow for the poor of the town. His brother, whose wife Isabel died 1641, and a sister,
inherited the property. [Torrey p.338 has Nathan/Nathaniel Halsted, d. 1644 & Isabelle __? who d.1641; Concord.]
Insert: Savage Dictionary:
HALSTEED, HENRY, Concord 1645. NATHAN, Concord, may have been father
of the preceding. His w. Isabel d. 15 Mar. 1642, and he d. soon after,
for his inv. was taken 5 Feb. 1644. NATHANIEL, Dedham, freem. 2 June
1641, d. 3 Feb. 1644; and may seem the same as the preceding.
WILLIAM, Concord, d. 27 July 1645, says Farmer; but an error of a yr.
occurs in Geneal. Reg. III. 177, gives date of his will, 13 June of 1646,
while in three foll. attest. of witnesses, each proves, that it was the former,
and the inventory was taken in Dec. of the same yr. he was unm.
probably, for his bequests are to sister Edna, her ch. or children. and to
brother Henry, who also was unm. Susanna Halsted, an aged woman, d. at Watertown
5 July 1669, who, in her will of 11 Jan. 1668, names sister, Grace, w. of Michael
Barstow, with whom the testator lived, to wh. as also to Sarah, w. of Joseph Child, and to Deborah, and Sarah Barstow, prob. daughters of William B. she made bequests.
p.373
HAMILTON
John Hamilton was here a few years, before 1670, but removed to Marlborough.
HARRIS
George Harris here in 1669, and the name has since been frequent.
HARWOOD
Nathaniel Harwood was here in 1667, and had: Nathaniel, Peter,John & Mary Harwood; whose
descendants still live in the adjoining towns.
HARDY
Richard Hardy had twins born, who died in 1639; his wife died two days after.
HARTWELL
All of the name Hartwell in New England are supposed to have originated from William Hartwell, who was among the first settlers of Concord in 1636; and in subsequent life was
distinguished by the title of Quartermaster, at that time honorable in military life;
he died March 12, 1690; his wife died 1695. Children: William, John, Samuel, Jonathan,
Nathaniel and Martha Hartwell. Of these, Samuel Hartwell m. Ruth Wheeler in 1665 and had:
Samuel, Mary, Ruth, William, John and Hannah. The oldest, Samuel Hartwell m. Abigail
Stearns 1692, whose son Ephraim Hartwell m. Elizabeth Heywood 1732. He died 1793 aged 87.
She d. 1808 aged 94. They had fifteen children, five of whom died of the throat-distemper
in October 1740. This has been a prevalent name.
HASSELL
Joseph Hassell son of Richard Hassell of Cambridge, came here in 1672.
HAYWARD
This name has been written Heaward, Heywood, and Howard, and although several now bear
the last name, they originated from a common ancestor. Heywood is a distinct name.
George Hayward came here in 1635; died March 29, 1671; his wife died 1693; estate £506;
Children: Mary who m. Richard Griffin; John, Jospeh, Sarah, Hannah, Simeon, George and
perhaps others.
John Hayward m. Anna White 1671 and had: Mary, George, Martha, John, Judith and two others.
Joseph Hayward m. (1) Hannah Hosmer in 1665 and had Joseph, Mary, John, Hannah, George and
Dorothy; his wife died 1675 and he m. (2) Elizabeth Treadwell 1677 and had: Ebenezer, James,
and Simeon. The father died Oct 13, 1714 aged 71. Simeon Hayward the last mentioned,
was the ancestor of most of the name in this vicinity - married Rebecca Hartwell 1705; died
May 18, 1719 aged 36; she, after his death, m. a Temple and died 1776 aged 94. They had
seven children:
1. Josiah m. Mary Hosmer and settled in Acton. Children:
Josiah
John
Daniel
Simeon
and seven daughters.
2. Mary m. Ephraim Jones
3. Abigail m. a Merriam of Bedford.
4. Samuel m. Mary Stevens of Marlborough and had:
Samuel
Paul
James (killed April 19, 1775)
Benjamin
Stevens
and three daughters.
5. Joseph m. Abigail Hosmer and had:
Simeon
Stephen
Joseph
Asa
John
James
and six daughters.
6. Simeon m. Sarah Hosmer & settled in Sutton and had eight children.
7. Ebenezer, of Killingly, CT.
To be continued Part 15 - p. 374 - Heald.
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
HEALD
This name is sometimes erroneously spelled Hale or Held.
John Heald was here in 1635, came from Berwick, England. He died May 24, 1662; had children: John, Timothy, Dorcas, Gershom, Dorothy, Israel and perhaps other children.
Gershom Heald m. Ann Vinton in 1673; and removed to Stow, Mass.
John Heald, Jr. m. Sarah Dean 1661 and had: Elizabeth, John, Gershom, Sarah and perhaps
others. Of Whom, John Heald m. Mary Chandler, 1690; died Nov 25, 1721 aged 55; his children:
Mary who m. John Parling; John, a deacon in Acton, Mass.; Timothy, great-grandfather of John
Heald, Esq., of Carlisle; Josiah, Elizabeth, Samuel, Amos Heald, a deacon in Concord & in
Lincoln and in Townsend; Ephraim and Dorc
as.
All page references in the History of Concord, for HEALD:
p.71
Men from Concord, Mass. were stationed from March to September, 1747 at Northfield, among
whom was Alexander Heald.
On Sept. 23, 1746 a company of 50 Concord men were marched to Boston on an alarm on account
of an expected attack from the French fleet under the Duke D'Anville. They returned in 10
days. Among them was Amos Heald, a corporal.
p.194
Deacons of Concord
Deacon Amos Heald, b. May 23, 1708, elected Deacon Oct 24, 1751; died Jan 4, 1775.
footnote: He was dismissed from the church in Lincoln, Mass., Sept 27, 1772, and removed to
Townsend where he died. He is said to have been a deacon in three churches: Concord,
Lincoln and Townsend, Mass.
p. 294
History of Lincoln, Mass.
Inhabitants in the southeasterly part of Concord petitioned Concord several times between
1734 and 1743 to be set off into a separate precinct or town; being unsuccessful, a petition
was made to the General Court Aug 10, 1744, which obtained favor though opposed by a
committee in Concord. Among those individuals living in the easterly part of Concord,
westerly part of Lexington and northerly part of Weston, were many Concord men. Among the
men living within the limits of the proposed precinct but did not sign the petition and
thus exempt in the act of incorporation was Amos Heald.
p.364
Daniel Billing's only child m. Deacon Amos Heald.
p.327
History of Carlisle, Mass.
Jonathan Heald was Town Clerk of Carlisle 1804, 1805.
Jonathan Heald, Jr. was Town Clerk 1813, 1814, 1818 to 1820.
John Heald was Town Clerk 1815 to 1817, 1821 to 1825 and 1827 to 1829.
Carlisle Town Treasurers:
Samuel Heald 1780 to 1785.
Carlisle Selectmen:
John Heald
Timothy Heald
Thomas Heald
Jonathan Heald, Jr.
Cyrus Heald
Thomas Heald, Jr.
Representatives:
Capt. Thomas Heald 1812, 1813 & 1815 also John Heald (no date given).
p.89
Daniel Heald, 1774 was a deputy sheriff of Concord.
p.44
footnote:
Twelve foundation lots containing 50 acres of upland and 15 of meadow were granted to (among
others) in Concord, Isaac Heald on Jan. 13, 1682; Israel Heald on March 13, 1682. Among
the first grants was to Gershom Heald in 1668.
p.37
In 1666, at Concord, the widow Heald had 6 lots, 161 acres north of Joshua Buttrick's.
Als, John Heald had 4 lots, 86 acres also north of Joshua Buttricks.
p.66
The government was under the direction of the arbitrary Sir Edmund Andros from 1687 to 1689.
He became so unpopular however that the people, assembling in Boston, April, 1689, seized
and confined him. A company went from Concord under Lieutenant John Heald.
p.110
There were two small companies of horse in 1775, one in Concord and one in Sudbury; but they
were out among the foot companies at this time - among them was John Heald of Acton. (all of
these however were not present at the engagement at North Bridge).
p.234
John Heald was a Selectman of Concord 1711 to 1715.
p.374
HEYWOOD
John Heywood here before 1650; m. Rebecca Atkinson 1656; had: John & Benoni. His wife died
1665; and he married again, Sarah Simonds, 1665. He died Jan 11, 1707. Deacon John Heywood
Jr. died Jan 2, 1718, who, by his wife Sarah, had ten sons and three daughters: Sarah,
Thomas, Samuel, Edmond, Josiah, Daniel, Eleazer, Nathan, Sarah, John of Lunenburg,
Mary, Phineas of Sterling, and Benjamin. Of these, Samuel m. Elizabeth Hubbard, 1710, was a
Deacon, Town Clerk, and otherwise distinguished; died Oct 28, 1750, aged 63. He had
thirteen children: Samuel, Amos, Elizabeth, Samuel again, Jonathan (father to the Hon. Abiel
Heywood), Amos, Jonas, Charles, Rebecca, Aaron, John, Sarah, and Mary. Some collateral
branches of this family have been distinguished in public life in Worcester county.
All page references as follows:
p.37
1666 - Humphrey Barret had 11 lots, 316 acres where Abel B. Heywood's residence is now (1835)
p.215
Humphrey Barret was the son of Lieut. Humphrey Barrett & died without issue Mar. 13, 1827
aged 75. Abel B. Heywood inherited, and lives on his real estate.
p.228
Abel B. Heywood was a Captain of the Concord Artillery.
p.362
Humphrey Barrett came to Concord from England abt 1640 and settled where Abel B. Heywood
now (1835) lives.
p.222
At the erection of new school-houses in 1799, the first school committee was chosen and
included Abiel Heywood, Esq.
p.229
"Proprietors of the Concord Social Library," were incorporated 1821 which included the Hon.
Abiel Heywood.
p.230
The Concord Bank was incorporated Mar. 3, 1832 with a capital of $100,000 - Abiel Heywood,
a Director.
p.232
The Middlesex Mutual Fire Ins. Co. was incorporated March 3, and organized March 29, 1826.
the Hon. Abiel Heywood was chosen President.
p.234
Town Clerk, Jonas Heywood 1762 to 1770; Abiel Heywood, 1796.
Town Treasurer, John Heywood 1709 to 1714
Selectmen, John Heywood 1705 to 1708; Samue Heywood 1720, 1723, 1727, 1728, 1730, 1748.
Jonas Heywood - 1755, 1759, 1762, and 1770. Abiel Heywood 1796.
p.237
The Hon. Abiel Heywood sustained the office of Justice of the Court of Sessions under its
different modifications from 1801 till the law organizing the Court of County Commissioners
was passed.
p.239
Physicians
Dr. Abiel Heywood commenced practice in Corcord in 1790.
p.249
Abiel Heywood, son of Jonathan Heywood was born Dec 9, 1759 and grad. Harvard, 1781. He
studied physic with Dr. Spring of Watertown and commenced practice in Concord in 1790. In
1796 he was chosen Town Clerk and first selectman, and was re-elected. He was apptd Justice
of the Peace Oct 24, 1797; special judge of the Court of Common Pleas Feb 25, 1802; and an
associate Justice of the Court of Sessions from 1802 to the organization of the County
Commissioners Court and also held other important offices.
p.352
Appendix
Concord in the Revolution
April 20, 1775
Officers - Edward Heywood, Sergeant in one company.
p.353
April 9, 1776
An enlisted company for the fortifying and defending Boston and its vicinity - in the
Middlesex company, Edward Heywood of Concord, a Sergeant. They were stationed at Hull.
p.38
1666 - John Heywood had 13 lots, 285 acres South Concord.
p.163
1711 - After the death of Mr. Estabrook, a town committee which included Deacon John Heywood was chosen to procure "preaching."
p.194
Concord Deacons
John Heywood b. April 8, 1662 apptd Deacon - died Jan 2, 1719 aged 57 yrs.
Samuel Heywood b. _____ elected deacon abt 1719; died Oct 28, 1750 aged 63 yrs.
p.385
William Symonds was one of the first settlers. His wife died 1641. His daughter, Judith
Symonds m. John Barker. His daughter Sarah Symonds m. John Heywood.
p.71
Jonas Heywood, Corporal, among those who marched to Boston Sept. 23, 1746, on an alarm due
to expected attack from the French fleet under the Duke D'Anville.
p.91
1774
Town voted to raise one or more companies to march at a minute's notice in case of alarms
which included Capt. Jonas Heywood.
p.92
Included in the Committee of Inspection 1774 was Capt. Jonas Heywood.
p.97
Provincial stores - 1775
Jonas Heywood's home one that stored provincial supplies.
p.119
April 26, 1775 - Jonas Heywood one of the Committee of Correspondence.
p.121
The committee of correspondence chosen March, 1776 included Capt. Jonas Heywood. In 1778,
Jonas Heywood, Esq. re-elected; and re-elected 1779, 1780, 1781, and 82. In 1783, Jonas
Heywood, Esq. again re-elected (note so was Lieut. Joseph Hayward of the Hayward family of
Concord reported earlier, among the early families of Concord).
p.356
April 12, 1778 among those raised for the defence of Rhode Island under General Spencer,
was Jonas Heywood, Esq. among those on the committee to hire them.
p.357
Another committee April & June 1778 - Jonas Heywood, Capt. among those to hire men for two
campaigns.
p.70
Cuban Expedition 1740
Different vessels compelled to sail among the West India Islands - the remnants who had not
fallen, a sacrifice to the climate and hardships, returned to this country and were dismissed Oct 24, 1742.
Of the 500 men from Massachusetts only 50 returned. Fifteen besides
Capt. Prescott were from Concord. Of these 15 - only Jonathan Heywood, Eben. Lampson &
Henry Yours returned. Tradition says that Thomas Barnes, Zachariah Blood, Nathaniel Monroe
Sgt. Benjamin Pollard, Aaron Lyon & Darius Wheeler of Concord, were among those who died there.
p.378
Henry Lee of Concord married 3 times. His first wife was Rebecca Heywood in 1713.
p.75
Dec. 6, 1737 - a township, "eastward of Monadnock hills on the southern branch of
Contoocook river," was granted to Samuel Heywood, Joseph Wheeler, Joseph Barrett and sundry
others of Concord. Jonathan Prescott one of the grantees called the 1st meeting. This
township might have been Peterborough named for Peter Prescott of Concord
p.168
As early as July 1740, several brethren made application to the church for redress; Samuel
Heywood a committee member.
p.201
In 1722, Bond, Fullam & Bowman were commissioners and Samuel Heywood the Receiver. (to clear
out and drain water off the river).
p.277
History of Acton
About 1722 Samuel Heywood among those on the committee to list the proprietors.
p.374
HOAR
The ancestor of this family, according to tradition, was a wealthy banker from London, and
died soon after his arrival in Boston. Mrs. Joanna Hoar, probably his wife, died in
Braintree 1661. The children were:
1. Joanna Hoar, wife of Col. Edmond Quincy.
2. Margery Hoar, wife of the Rev. Henry Flint.[of Braintree, brother of Hon. Thomas Flint].
3. Daniel Hoar went to England in 1653.
4. Leonard Hoar was President of Harvard College.
5. John Hoar of Concord, who lived in Scituate from 1643 to 1655, came to Concord about
1660; was a lawyer, distinguished for bold, independent mind and actions; died April 2,
1704; his wife, Alice died June 5, 1697. His daughter, Elizabeth Hoar m. Jonathan
Prescott. His daughter Mary Hoar m. Benjamin Graves; and his only son, Daniel Hoar m.
Mary Stratton 1677 and had: John, Leonard, Daniel, Joseph, Jonathan, Mary, Samuel, Isaac,
David and Elizabeth Hoar. Of these, Lieut. Daniel Hoar, the 3d son, m. Sarah Jones 1705
and d. Feb 8, 1773 aged 93 years, having had four sons, John, Daniel, Jonathan and
Timothy and several daughters. John m. Elizabeth Coolidge of Watertown and was father to
the Hon. Samuel Hoar and Leonard H. Hoar of Lincoln, Mass., and grandfather to Hon.
Samuel Hoar of Concord.
Jonathan Hoar "a native graduate" - Chapter V - Part 4
To explain Lemuel Shattuck's phrase "a native graduate" in reference to Jonathan Hoar :
meaning, native of Concord & graduate of Harvard.
Almost all the college graduates born at Concord, graduated from Harvard. The list is long
and I will transcribe them all later.
Source: History of the Town of Concord. Mass.
p.247
Source: History of the Town of Concord. Mass.
Jonathan Hoar, son of Lieut. Daniel Hoar was graduated from Harvard in 1740.
He was an officer in the provincial service during the war from 1744 to 1763.
In 1755 he went as Major to Fort Edward and the next year was a Lieutenant
Colonel in Nova Scotia and aid to Major General Winslow at Crown Point.
After the peace of 1763, he went to England and was appointed Governor of
New Foundland and the neighboring provinces but died on his passage thither
in 1771 aged 52.
See also "Hoar Families in America
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~malchist/mypage40.htm
Insert: Hoar/Prescott marriages
Source: Prescott Memorial by Dr. William Prescott, 1870, Concord, N.H.
p.42
Jonathan Prescott, son of John Prescott and his wife, Mary Platts of Lancaster, Mass.,
Founders.
Jonathan Prescott, born either in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, or Watertown, Mass., or
Lancaster, Mass. about 1643; but highly probable it was Watertown, Mass. His 1st wife was
Dorothy Waters (Torrey p.602) whom he m. Aug 3, 1670; she died and he removed to Concord,
Mass. in 1675; where he m. (2) Elizabeth Hoar, dau of John Hoar, Esq. of Concord. The date
of his 2nd marriage was Dec 23, 1675. She died Sept 25, 1687 and he m. (3) on Dec. 18, 1689
Rebecca Bulkeley, the widow of the Hon. Peter Bulkeley, Jr. and the dau of Lieut Joseph
Wheeler. After her death he m. (4) Aug 18, 1718, Ruth Brown who d. Feb 9, 1740. He was
a farmer. His house at Concord was fortified as a garrison house in 1676. He was a man of
energy and influence and highly respected being employed much in public business. He
represented Concord in the General Assembly of Mass. for the years: 1692, 1693, 1694,
1695, 1697, 1698 and in 1712 and 1713. He was a Captain in the militia and was always
designated "Capt. Prescott." He died Dec 5, 1721.
p.46
Capt. Jonathan Prescott & his wife, Elizabeth Hoar had issue at Concord, Mass:
1. Dr. Jonathan Prescott b. April 5, 1677; m. July 9, 1701, Rebecca Bulkeley the only dau
of the Hon. Peter Bulkeley, Esq. He settled at Concord, as a physician, where he pur-
sued his profession, He died Oct 28, 1729 aged 52 yrs. [see p.50 for their children]
p.50
1. Jonathan Prescott b. June 3, 1702 m. Mary ____and settled in Littleton; their son
Dr. Jonathan Prescott settled in Nova Scotia.
2. Rebecca Prescott b. Aug 14, 1704.
3. Dr. John Prescott b. May 8, 1707; grad. Harvard 1727; m. Ann the dau of Nathaniel
& Susanna (Willoughby) Lynde; resided at Concord. He was one of 100 men from
Concord under his command in the unfortunate expedition to Cuba in 1740. He
survived and returned home in 1743; soon after sent to England by our government
where he contacted small-pox and died in London Dec 30, 1743 aged 37 years. His
wife died May 12, 1795 aged 88. They had 3 sons and two daughters. (see p.64)
Children born at Concord:
1. John Lynde Prescott b. Feb 21, 1732.
2. Ann Prescott b. 1733 m. Sept. 13, 1753 Jonas Heywood.
3. Rebecca Prescott b. Oct 31, 1735; m. Dr. John Taylor of Lunenburg.
4. Martha Prescott b. Feb. 1, 1738; died young.
5. John Prescott b. Aug 7, 1739 d. Nov 23, 1740.
6. Willoughby Prescott b. Mar 5, 1742, m. 1770, Elizabeth Heywood of Holden,
Mass., a descendant of John Heywood, an early settler of Concord, Mass.
He d. April 15, 1808 aged 66 yrs. She d. from consumption, Oct 4, 1800.
p.87 Willoughby Prescott & wife, Elizabeth Heywood of Concord had
issue:
1. Elizabeth Prescott b. Aug 11, 1771.
2. Rebecca Prescott b. Aug 13, 1772 m. June 14, 1804, Thomas
Hubbard, Jr.
3. Lynde Prescott b. Mar 13, 1774; died.
4. John Lynde Prescott b. Mar 7, 1775; m. Mar 20, 1803, Rebecca
Cotting; she d. June 10, 1804. He m. (2) Oct 29, 1807, Mary Hunt.
5. Willoughby Prescott Jr. b. June 7, 1777; m. Mary Russell of
Stowe; lived in Maine; one son, Amory Prescott b. Nov. 26, 1805,
m. Mary E. Russell dau of George Russell.
p.119 Children:
1. Amory Prescott b. Nov 26, 1805.
6. Anne Prescott b. July 3, 1779 died of cancer Jan 11, 1820, unm.
7. Mary Prescott b. Feb 8, 1781.
8. Abel Prescott b. Sept 27, 1782; m. April 6, 1806, Ann Jarvis b.
1782 and died at Cambridge, Mass., Aug 6, 1825 aged 43; two
children: Emily b. Feb 21, 1807 & Emeline E. b. Sept 22, 1808.
p.119 Children:
1. Emily Prescott b. Feb 21, 1807 m. Nov 7, 1830, William
Dodge.
2. Emeline Prescott b. Sept 22, 1808, m. Nov 29, 1827,
Nathaniel Morrill of Lowell, Mass.
9. Hepsibah Jones Prescott b. Sept 20, 1784 m. Oct. 14, 1813,
John Shattuck of New Ipswich,N.H., b. July 10, 1785. John
shattuck was the brother of the late Lemuel Shattuck, Esq. of
Boston. (Author of the History of Concord).
10. Sally Prescott b. Aug 6, 1786; m. Jan 23, 1812, Capt. Humphrey
Hunt.
11. Samuel Prescott b. 1788; m. Oct 15, 1816 Mary Pettes of Windsor,
VT., born at Amherst, Mass. Jan 20, 1788; died at Rochester, NY
June 15, 1863. He died at Matanzas, Cuba, Sept. 1822.
p.119 Children:
1. Charlotte Pettes Prescott b. at Windsor, VT, May 22,
m. Sept 4, 1837 Jotham Green Searey b. 1798; d. at
Tallahassee, Fla. 1841 aged 43. He was a civil
engineer & a captain of volunteers in the Florida War.
2. Lucy Richards Prescott b. at Windsor, VT April 17,
1820; m. Nov 11, 1847, Edward Mott Moore, M.D., of
Rochester, N.Y., b. 1815.
p.126 - Prescott Memorial
The Honorable Samuel Hoar, LL.D. of Concord, Mass and his wife, Sarah Sherman had issue at
Concord, Mass.:
1. Elizabeth Hoar b. July 14, 1814; died unm.
2. Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar b. Feb 21, 1816; grad. at Harvard, 1835; studied law with his
father & with the Hon. Emory Washburn and completed studies at the Dane Law School in
Cambridge. Entered practice at Concord, Mass., his native town. He m. Nov 26, 1840,
Caroline Downs Brooks, dau of Nathan & Caroline (Downs) Brooks b. Mar. 12, 1820.
He was elected a senator to the Mass. General Court in 1846; apptd a Judge, Court of
Common Pleas 1849; resigned 1859 when Pres. Ulysses Grant apptd him on March 4, 1869 as
one of his cabinet, who nominated him for the office of Attorney General of U.S.; which
was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate
3. Sarah Sherman Hoar b. Nov 9, 1817, m. June 1837, Robert B. Storer of Boston. Four children:
1. William Brandt Storer
2. Sarah F. Storer
3. Elizabeth Hoar Storer
4. Margaret Woodbury Storer, twin of Elizabeth Hoar Storer & born July 4, 1845.
4. Samuel Johnson Hoar b. Feb 1820; d. Jan., 1821.
5. Edward Sherman Hoar, b. Dec 22, 1823, grad. Harvard, 1844; studied law & practices in NY
city, San Francisco & Santa Barbara, CA; returned to Mass. & m. Elizabeth H. Pritchard of
Concord, Mass. then settled at Lincoln, Mass. One child: Florence Hoar b. 1860.
6. George Frisbie Hoar b. Aug 27, 1826; grad. at Harvard, 1846; studied law & settled at
Worcester, Mass., m. (1) Mary Louisa Spurr of Worcester by whom he had two children:
1. Mary Hoar
2. Rockwood Hoar.
His first wife died and he m. (2) Oct 1862, Ruth Miller of Worcester. One child: Alice
Miller Hoar b. August 1863. George Frisbie Hoar was a sound & sucessful lawyer, was in
high standing in the community, and at the November election in 1868, was elected a rep.
to Congress from the 8th (Worcester, Mass.) District where he was in 1870
p.489
Sarah Sherman b. Jan 11, 1783, dau of Rebecca Prescott & the Hon. Roger Sherman (signed the
Declaration of Independence), of New Haven, CT.
Sarah Sherman m. Oct 13, 1812, the Hon. Samuel Hoar of Concord, Mass. who was born May 18,
1778; grad. Harvard 1802; studied law with the Hon. Artemas Ward of Charlestown & commenced
practice in Concord, Mass. Sept. 1805; a member of the Mass. Senate 1825 & 1832; a member
of the convention to revise the Constitution of Mass. in 1820; Rep. to Congress 1836/1836;
LL.D. Harvard College, 1837. He was sent as a commissioner to South Carolina to test the
legality of the imprisonment of Mass. colored sailors by South Carolina in December 1845. He
was also a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and of the Massachusetts
Historical Society. He died Nov. 2, 1856 aged 78 yrs., 5 mos & 15 days. Honorable Samuel
Hoar was the son of the Hon. Samuel Hoar of Lexington who was the son of John Hoar of
Lexington and of Littleton; the son of Daniel Hoar of Concord, Mass, the son of John Hoar of
Scituate, the emigrant of 1660. Their children listed above. p. 126.
p. 375
HOSMER
Two of this name, Thomas and James Hosmer, supposed to be brothers, from Hockhurst, County
of Kent, England, came to America.
Thomas Hosmer was of Cambridge, 1632 and probably removed to Connecticut and was the ancestor of Rev. Stephen Hosmer, H.C., 1699, the Hon. Titus Hosmer and the Hon. Stephen
Titus Hosmer, all distinguished men in that state.
James Hosmer came to Concord among the first settlers; died Feb. 7, 1685; his first wife died 1641 and the 2nd wife, Ellen, died 1665. They had: James, John (a petitioner for
Chelmsford) who died according to tradition, in Ireland; Hannah Hosmer m. Joseph Hayward,
Mary Hosmer m. Thomas Smith, and son Stephen Hosmer b. 1642.
James Hosmer, the eldest son m. Sarah White, 1658. He was killed at the Sudbury fight; his
widow m. Samuel Rice. He had: James of Woodstock, Mary who m. Samuel Wight, Dorothy,
Hannah who m. Col. How of Marlborough and Thomas who m. Hannah Hartwell 1696 and was father
to Hannah, Sarah, Thomas, Mary and James; of whom Thomas the 3d child m. Prudence Hosmer in
1731 and had Lucy, the Hon. Joseph, Perses, Dinah, Lydia and Benjamin. James Hosmer, the
brother of Thomas last mentioned, m. Elizabeth Davis of Bedford, and had: Samuel, James,
Elizabeth, Bulah, Ruth and Elijah.
Stephen Hosmer, youngest child of the first James Hosmer, m. Abigail Wood 1667, and had:
Mary, Abigail who m. George Wheeler, John, Bridget, Dorothy, Stephen and James. Of whom
Stephen m. Prudence Billings 1707 and had children: Prudence who m. Thomas Hosmer, above
mentioned; Capt. Stephen Hosmer the distinguished surveyor; Jonathan, the grandfather to
Simon, Esq., of Acton; Josiah, father to John & Jesse, Abel & Josiah of Templeton; Jane &
Ephraim of Acton, father to Samuel.
Hon. Joseph Hosmer above mentioned was b. Dec 25, 1735 and died Jan 31, 1821 aged 85 yrs.
His father's name was Thomas and his mother's Prudence Hosmer, (2nd cousins) and great-
grandchildren of James Hosmer, the first American ancestor.
Possessing popular talents, he was early called to share the public duties of society. In
the great events of the revolution he acted a conspicuous part, always in favor of liberty.
Whilst the preliminary measures were under discussion, one of his townsmen made a powerful
speech in which he attempted to ridicule the doings of the "sons of liberty." Mr. Hosmer
immediately replied in a strain of natural, unaffected but energetic eloquence, (for which he was afterwards distinguished,) which particularly attracted public attention and intro-
duced him to public favor. He was a militia office on the 19th of April, 1775, and the first captain of the Concord Light Infantry company, and was afterwards promoted to major.
He was a representative five years, and a senator twelve, and was an active, influential
member. He was appointed sheriff of the county in 1792 and sustained the office fifteen
years. Major Hosmer was endowed by nature with strong, active powers of mind and the
character he formed enabled him to meet all events with that fortitude which is an earnest
of success. He early made a public profession of religion. Ardent without rashness, bold
without presumption and religious without fanaticism, he was eminently a useful man.
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
Subject: Hosmer
Source: Prescott Memorial
p.64
Elizabeth Prescott b. Aug 31, 1837, dau of Col. Charles Prescott & wife, Elizabeth Barrett
of Concord, Mass. Elizabeth Prescott m. (1) Jesse Hosmer who died; she m. (2) Capt. Aaron
Jones of Weston, Mass., on Dec 31, 1767.
p.85
Mary Prescott b. March 12, 1755 dau of Dr. Jonathan Prescott & his first wife Mary Vassel.
Mary Prescott m. John Hosmer of Concord, Mass. (note - the children of her father's 2nd
marriage were born in Halifax, Chester and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.)
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Subject: Early Families of Concord, Mass. Part 19 - p. 376
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835.
p.376
HOW/HOWE
William How had several children born between 1637 - 1665; removed to Chelmsford or
Marlborough.
See internet site:
HUNT
william Hunt was here before 1640; died in Marlborough October 1667; his wife, Elizabeth d.
1661; estate £596; left sons Nehemiah, Isaac, William and Samuel, who married and had families.
Nehemiah Hunt m. Mary Tool 1663; whose son John Hunt m. Mary Brown 1703; d. May 3, 1765 aged
92 years, father to Deacon Simon Hunt who was father to Dr.Joseph Hunt and grandather to
Capt. Humphrey Hunt. Nehemiah Hunt, a brother to John Hunt, m. Eleanor Hunt in 1705 and was
great-grandfather of Nehemiah Hunt, Sr., now (1835) living. Collateral descendants now live
in this and adjoining towns.
HUBBARD
Jonathan Hubbard here as early as 1680, probably from Connecticut, m. Hannah Merriam.
He died July 17, 1728 aged 70; she died April 9, 1747 aged 89; inherited part of the
property of his uncle, Deacon Robert Merriam, on whose place, near the new meeting-house
he lived. Had Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, Elizabeth, John, Daniel, Thomas, Abigail and
Ebenezer, born between 1684 and 1700. Capt. Joseph Hubbard the third child m. Rebecca,
daughter of Capt. Joseph Bulkeley, 1713 and d. April 10, 1768 aged 80 yrs., she d. 1772
aged 76 yrs, having had Rebecca, Elizabeth, Lucy, Abigail, Thomas and Lucy (twins) of whom
Capt. Thomas Hubbard died Oct 12, 1810 aged 80, the father of Deacon Thomas H. Hubbard.
Ebenezer Hubbard, the ninth child of the first Jonathan Hubbard, m. Mary Conant, and died
May 21, 1755 aged 54. Of his sons, four died young, and Ebenezer Hubbard another one, died
Oct 1, 1807 aged 82 yrs; whose wife died 1807 aged 77 yrs; being the parents of Rev.
Ebenezer Hubbard and grandparents of others living on the paternal spot.
Samuel Hubbard died Dec 12, 1753, aged 66 yrs. Isaac Hubbard, his son by his 2nd wife, died
Aug 15, 1803 aged 75, whose son lived in Holden.
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To be continued Part 20 - Hutchinson - p. 376
Subject: Early Families of Concord, Mass. Part 20 - p. 376 - Hutchinson
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835.
p.376
HUTCHINSON
Francis Hutchinson, probably son of William Hutchinson of Boston. Francis Hutchinson
died Nov 17, 1661.
p.48
1675.
Capt. Edward Hutchinson was commissioned to negotiate a treaty with the Indians and Capt.
Thomas Wheeler of Concord with 20 or 25 of his company was ordered to go with him as a
guard. [Note: Capt. Edward Hutchinson b. 1613, Lincolnshire, England d. 1675 at Marlboro,
Mass. aged 62., killed by Indians.]
p.63
footnote
One-eyed John accuses Sag. John to have fired the first gun at Quaboag and killed
Capt. Hutchinson. - Sewall's MS Journal.
p.238
Simon Davis b. Oct 12, 1661 m. Elizabeth Woodhouse, 1689 & lived where Mr. Hutchinson
now (1835) lives in Carlisle.
p.257
Taxable inhabitants of Bedford, Mass. in 1748
North List - Benjamin Hutchinson.
p.327
Carlisle, Mass.
Justice of the Peace - Nathaniel Hutchinson died July 30, 1820 aged 34.
JONES
p.376
Subject: Rev. John Jones
1635.
Governor John Winthrop in his Journal, speaking
about the grant made to Mr. Buckley and about
twelve more families - to begin a town (Concord).
Author's note: This was undoubtedly the Rev. Peter
Bulkeley and the merchant was Major Simon Willard.
The loss of the early records renders it impossible
to ascertain who the twelve other families were.
Their names may, however, be inferred from an account
of the early families, given in this history.
Others were soon added, and on the 6th of October,
1635, Rev. John Jones and a large number of
settlers, destined for the plantation, arrived in
Boston.
p.153
The Rev. John Jones was born, educated and regularly
ordained as a preacher of the gospel, in England.
At what place is not known. He arrived in New
England October 2, 1635 with the Rev. Mr. Shepard,
afterwards of Cambridge, and the Rev. John Wilson,
of Boston.
Rev. Jones, after remaining as the colleague pastor
of the Church of Concord for eight years, re-
moved with part of his society to Fairfield, and
there undertook the charge of a newly organized
church, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He attained an age exceeding "three score and ten,"
and died about 1664. Few records are preserved
concerning this early, devoted friend to the cause
of Christian liberty, or concerning his family.
Tradition gives him a highly respectable character.
He left six children. John was graduated at Harvard
College in 1643; and Eliphalet, another son born
at Concord, January 9, 1640, studied divinity and
was the 1st minister of Huntington, Long Island.
where he died at about 100 years old.
After the removal of Rev. Jones, the sole care of
the church devolved on Mr. Bulkeley for the re-
maining fourteen years of his life.
p.376-377
John Jones, whether connected with Rev. John Jones
is uncertain, came from Cambridge to Concord about
1650; died 1673; his widow m. William Buss; had
Samuel, Ephraim, Elizabeth who m. Joseph Buss,
Joseph, John, Dorcas and Rebecca who m. James
Minott, a cousin of James Minott, Esq. and after
his death, Capt. Joseph Bulkeley.
Samuel Jones m. Elizabeth Potter, 1672 and had
Samuel, Nathaniel, Ephraim, Joseph & perhaps
others. Of these, Samuel Jr. m. Ruth Brown, 1698;
died Nov 5, 1755 aged 82; she died 1764 aged 86;
Their children were: Elizabeth, Thomas who m.
Mary Miles, 1727 - he died Aug 3, 1774 aged 72;
she d. Oct 26, 1782 aged 73; Ruth Jones m. a Mr.
Foot; Samuel; Rebecca who m. (1) Benjamin Barrett
and m. (2) Jonas Prescott of Westford; Joseph;
Mary, who m. Dea. Thomas Barrett; Lucy who m.
Dr. Joseph Lee. Nathaniel the 2nd son of Samuel
Jones m. Mary Reddit 1696 and had Elnathan, Josiah,
Ebenezer, Ann, Mary, Dorcas, Susannah and Sarah.
Ephraim, the 3d son of Samuel, above mentioned,
m. Hepsibah Chandler in 1701 and was killed by the
fall of a timber in 1710; whose son Ephraim Jr.
m. Mary Hayward in 1728 and died Nov 29, 1756,
aged 51, having been captain, town clerk and other-
wise distinguished, and having had Ephraim, Mary,
Jonas, & Rebecca.
Ephraim the 2nd son of the first John Jones m. Ruth
Wheeler in 1673; he d. 1676; she m. (2) Thomas
Brown, having had John & Mary Jones.
John Jones the 4th son m. Sarah Temple 1684; d.
1726, aged 68 and had: Sarah who m. Daniel Hoar;
John who m. Anna Brooks 1716; he d. Mar 12, 1762 aged
72; she d. 1753 leaving: John, Olive, Ebenezer,
Daniel and Farwell Jones. Timothy; Bartholomew who
m. Ruth Stow and d. Sept 16, 1738 aged 42.
P.377
JUDSON
William Judson, from whom all of the name in the country are supposed
to have originated, with his sons, Joseph, Jeremiah and Joshua, came to
New England in 1634, and lived in Concord till their removal to Hartford
about 1640, where his descendants now (1835) live. A connexion was early
formed between this family and the Bulkeley family.
LAW
John Law m. Lydia Draper 1660; lived where Joel Conant now (1835) lives in
Acton, Mass.; his wife died Jan. 6, 1733 aged 94 years; had: John, Thomas,
Stevens and Samuel Law. Samuel Law who was a physician and died in Groton,
Connecticut, April 29, 1727 aged 47 years.
LEE
Joseph Lee, son of John Lee, who came from London to Ipswich in 1635 and died
1671, came to Concord. He married three times. First to Mary Woodhouse (2)
to the widow Mary Wigley and (3) Mary Fox. He d. Nov 4, 1716 aged 73 having
had by his first wife whose father's estate he inherited, and on which he
lived: Joseph Lee, Mary Lee who m. John Wood; Ann Lee, Henry Lee, John Lee,
Woodis Lee and Hannah Lee.
Of whom, Joseph Lee was a physician who m. Ruth Goodnow 1713; he died Oct.
5, 1736 aged 56 yrs., having had twelve children: Joseph, Ruth, Joseph again,
who m. Ruth Jones 1739, father to Joseph, Jonas, Lucy, John, Ruth, Samuel,
Silas; three of whom graduated at Harvard College; John, Ruth who m. Samuel
Edwards, Mary, Elenor, Jonathan and three others who died young.
Henry Lee married 3 times - first to Rebecca Heywood in 1713; (2) to Caty
Payson and (3) to Catherine _____. by whom he had 21 children, among whom
were John, Abner, Benjamin, Henry, Samuel, Charles, Ezekiel, William and
Joshua, who have a very numerous posterity. He lived in Worcester but died
in Concord, Feb 25, 1745 aged 60 years.
Woodis Lee m. Elizabeth Wood 1715; lived in Concord and had: Woodis Lee,
Bathsheba Lee, Seth Lee and Elizabeth Lee, and have descendants here.
LETTIN
Richard Lettin was here from 1638 to 1644 then removed.
p.378
MASON
John Mason, supposed to be a son of Capt. Hugh Mason of Watertown, m. Hannah Ramsden in
Concord, 1662; died 1667, leaving one son who had descendants in the town of Concord.
MARBLE
Samuel Marble was here from 1666 and onwards.
MARTIN
Ambrose Martin was among the first settlers; fined £10 for calling the church covenant
"a stinking carrion" (see p.152 and Winthrop vol i. 289); Martin removed.
p.152 - Concord History
One case of discipline is mentioned by the Hon. James Savage (in his valuable notes on
Winthrop (vol. i. p.289), regarding Ambrose Martin who was fined £10, "and counselled
to go to Mr. Mather to be instructed by him," for calling the church covenant "a stinking
carrion and a human invention," and uttering some other impudent expressions. The
following petition, containing the original signatures of the first two pastors and several members of the church, relates to him.
"To the Honoured Court:
"The petition of the church of Concord in behalfe of our brother Mr. Ambrose Martin.
"Your humble petitioners do intreate, that whereas some years ago our said brother
Mr. Martin was fined by the Court for some unadvised speeches uttered against the church
covenant, for which he was fined £10, and had to the value of £20 by distress taken from
him, of which £20 there is one halfe remayning in the hands of the country to this day,
which £10 he cannot be persuaded to accept of, unless he may have the whole restored
to him (which we doe impute unto his infirmitye and weakness.) We now considering the
great decay of his estate, and the necessityes (if not extremityes) which the familye is come unto, we entreat that this honored Court would please to pittye his necessitous
condition, and remit unto him the whole fine which was layd upon him, without which he
cannot be perswaded to receive that which is due to him. Wherein if this honoured court
shall please to grant this our petition, we shall be bound to prayse God for your tender
compassion toward this our poor brother.
[signed:]
Peter Bulkeley
John Jones
Richard Griffin
Simon Willard
Robert Merriam
Thomas Wheeler
George Wheeler
Robert Fletcher
Luke Potter
Joseph Wheeler
Thomas Foxe
William Busse
Henry Farwell
James Hosmer
John Graves
"The 5th of the 4th month, 1644. The case appears to the magistrates to be now past
help through his own obstinacye; but for the overplus upon sale of the distresse he or
his wife may have it when they will call for it. [signed:] Jo. Endecotte, Governor."
MELVIN
John Melvin was here about 1700; and had by his wife, Margaret: Eleazer and David; noted
in the French War; the latter m. Mary Farrar in 1716.
MERRIAM
There were three brothers of this name among the first settlers: Robert, George and
Joseph Merriam. Robert Merriam was a trader & lived where the Trinitarian Meeting-house
stands; was town clerk, commissioner, representative and deacon; married Mary Sheafe;
died without issue Feb 15, 1681, aged 72; she died 1693 aged 72.
George Merriam died Dec. 29, 1675; had by his wife Susannah: Susannah who m. John
Scotchford; Elizabeth m. Henry West of Salem; Samuel m. Elizabeth Thompson and had four
daughters: Hannah who m. William Taylor; Abigail who m. Thomas Bateman and Sarah.
Joseph Merriam, ancestor of the Concord families, died Jan 1, 1641. His son Joseph Jr.
m. Sarah Stow in 1653 and died April 20, 1677 aged 47, leaving one daughter. His grave
stone is the oldest in the town. Another son, John Merriam m. Mary Cooper in 1663;
she died March 5, 1731, aged 85 and had: John, Nathaniel, Joseph, Deacon Samuel, and
some daughters. Of whom, Joseph m. Dorothy Brooks 1705; d. Dec. 10, 1750 aged 74 having had Dorothy, Mary, Joseph, Samuel, and Josiah. This last m. Lydia Wheeler 1746; died
April 23, 1809 aged 83, father to Josiah and Joseph Merriam of Concord, and Dr. Timothy
Merriam of Framingham.
p.379
MILES
John Miles was here in 1640; his first wife, Sarah, d. 1678 leaving one daughter,
who m. (1) Edmond Wigley and (2) Joseph Lee. He m. again in his old age, Susannah
Redit April 10, 1679; d. Aug. 28, 1693; his widow m. Lieut. William Wilson of Billerica;
he left: John, Samuel and Mary who married Edmund Putnam of Salem.
John Miles m. Mary Prescott 1702; died Oct 23, 1725; estate: £ 1,708; and had: John,
Jonathan, H.C., Mary, who m. Thomas Jones, Elizabeth, James & Benjamin; of whom John
m. Elizabeth Brooks and was father to John, Noah and Abner Miles, all of Westminster;
Abel of New Ipswich, Elizabeth, Oliver, James of Winchendon and Dorothy.
Samuel Miles son of the first John, m. Sarah Foster, 1706; was a deacon; d. March 13, 1756 and had: Samuel, Joseph, Sarah, Ezekiel, Esther, Martha, Nathan, Reuben of
Westminster, and Charles, a captain in the Revolution.
p.245
College Graduates
Jonathan Miles son of John Miles b. Feb. 13, 1701, grad. Harvard College 1727; died
in Concord February 1755 aged 72.
Insert
p. 46
Prescott Memorial
Mary Prescott b. Aug. 14, 1685 dau. of Capt. Jonathan Prescott & his wife,
Elizabeth Hoar; Mary Prescott m. John Miles, son of the first John Miles of
Concord, Mass. He b. May 20, 1680. (see p. 51 for their children)
p.51
Prescott Memorial
John Miles and his wife, Mary Prescott of Concord, Mass., had issue:
1. John Miles b. Dec 24, 1704.
2. Jonathan Miles b. Feb 13, 1707.(?)
3. Mary Miles b. Oct 18, 1709.
4. Elizabeth Miles b. Nov 16, 1714; died young.
5. James Miles b. August, 1719.
6. Benjamin Miles b. Nov 26, 1724; d. Aug 23, 1725.
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p. 379
MIDDLEBROOK
Joseph Middlebrook removed from Concord in 1644.
MINOTT
This distinguished family, Minnott, is traced to Thomas Minott, Esq., Secretary to the
Abbot of Walden, England, by whom he was advanced to great posessions. His son, George
Minott was born Aug 4, 1594 at Safron Walden, Essex, England; came to New England among
the first settlers of Dorchester, Mass., where he was a ruling elder in the church for
thirty years; died Dec 24, 1671, aged 78 years. His sons were: John, James, Stephen,
and Samuel Minott; of whom, John Minott was father to James, John, Stepehn and Samuel.
James Minott the eldest son of John (son of George), was b. Sept 14, 1653, grad. Harvard
College 1675, came to Concord, Mass., abt 1680. While resident here he was employed
as a preacher at Stow, Mass., in 1685 for "12 shillings, 6 pence per day, one half cash,
and one half Indian corn." In 1686, "for what older towns had given their ministers,
£13 for thirteen Sabaths." He was again invited there in 1695 but declined. He practised physic, was a captain, justice of the peace, representative, and eminently a
useful man. Tradition accords to him a character worthy of the following epitaph, which
is engraven on his grave-stone: p.380
Tombstone Inscription:
"Here is interred the remains of
JAMES MINOTT Esq. A. M. An
Excelling Grammarian, Enriched
With a Gift of Prayer and Preaching,
A Commanding Officer, A Physician of
Great Value, a Great lover of Peace
As well as of Justice, and which was
His greatest Glory, a Gentleman of Distinguished
Virtue and Goodness, happy in a Virtuous
Posterity and living Religiously, Died
Comfortably, September 20, 1735, AEt. 83."
p.380 cont'd
James Minott m. Rebecca the daughter of Capt. Timothy Wheeler and lived on the estate
left by his father-in-law, near Capt. Stacy's. She died 1734, aged 68 years. They
had:
Rebecca Minott who m. Joseph Barrett.
Lydia Minott who m. Benjamin Barrett.
Mary Minott who m. Ebenezer Wheeler
Timothy Minott, Harvard College 1718.
James Minott (see below)*
Elizabeth Minott
Martha Minott who m. James Lane of Billerica.
Love Minott & Mercy Minott, twins - Love Minott m. John Adams and Mercy Minott m. Samuel
Dakin - both weddings on the same day, and were married by their father.
Samuel Minott the 10th child.*
The Honorable *James Minott, the 5th child (of James Minott & his wife, Rebecca Wheeler)
was one of the most distinguished men of his times. He was a military officer about
thirty years, and advanced to Colonel. Also, Justice of the Peace, Representative, and
a member of the King's Council. He m.(1) Martha Lane 1716; had: John, Rebecca Minott
who married Benjamin Prescott of Danvers and James Minott. His wife died 1735 and he
m. (2) Elizabeth Merrick and had: Martha Minott who m. Rev. Josiah Sherman of Woburn;
Epharim Minott, Elizabeth Minott who m. Rev. Daniel Rogers of Littleton, 1763.
Colonel James Minott died Feb 6, 1759 aged 64 years.
*Samuel Minott the tenth child of James Jr., was a deacon; died March 17, 1766 aged
60 years. He m. (1) Sarah the daughter of Jonas Prescott of Westford and had: Samuel,
Jonas, & Sarah Thankful Minott who m. Deacon Amos Dakin of Mason, N.H. His wife died 1737; and he m. (2) Dorcas, the sister of his wife; she d. 1803 aged 91; had: Dorcas who m. Thomas Barrett, George, Rebecca who m. Carles Barrett of New Ipswich, Daniel & Mary who m. Elnathan Jones. Of these, Jonas had a grant in 1775, of the greatest part of Wilmot, N.H.; died March 20, 1813, aged 78 years; and George m. Rebecca Barrett 1765; was a captain in the Revolution, Deacon of the Church and otherwise distinguished.
Insert.
Prescott Memorial
Minott/Minot
p.52
Benjamin Prescott b. Jan 29, 1717, son of Rev. Benjamin Prescott & his wife,
Elizabeth Higginson of Salem Village. Benjamin Prescott grad. Harvard College
1736; m. August 12, 1741, Rebecca the dau. of James & Martha (Lane) Minot b. May 15,
1720. He was Justice of the Peace & an enterprising merchant of Salem, Mass., where
he d. Aug. 18, 1778 in his 62nd year. She d. Oct 8, 1761 in her 42nd year. (see p.
66 for their children.)
p.66 Benjamin Prescott & his wife, Rebecca Minot of Salem, Mass. had issue:
1. Rebecca Prescott b. May 20, 1742 m. May 12, 1763, the Hon. Roger Sherman, signer
of the Declaration of Independence; born at Newton, Mass., April 19, 1721 son of
William Sherman of Newton, Mass. & grandson of Joseph Sherman and great-grandson
of Capt. John Sherman who came from Dedham, England to Watertown, Mass. in 1634
or 1635 (a copy of the Watertown Catalogue of first settlers freely shared on
request - Janice Farnsworth). Roger Sherman had married (1) abt 1749, Elizabeth
Hartwell of Stoughton, Mass. by whom he had seven children. She d. Oct 1760 &
he m. (2) Rebecca Prescott b. May 20, 1742. (above) and by her had eight children.
(Hon. Roger Sherman file freely shared on request).
2. Martha Prescott b. Nov 23, 1744; m. Sept 29, 1767, Stephen Goodhue son of Benjamin
Goodhue of Salem, Mass. & had two children.
3. Benjamin Prescott b. 1746; died 1750.
4. James Prescott b. Mar 15, 1749; m. (1) Oct 28, 1783, Rebecca, dau of James &
Melicent (Estabrook) Barrett of Concord, Mass. b. Aug 30, 1763; d. at New Haven,
CT., May 4, 1795 in her 32nd year. He m. (2) Feb 6, 1796, Rebecca, dau. of David
Atwater of New Haven, CT b. April 27, 1760; d. July 17, 1734 aged 74. (3 children)
5. Elizabeth Prescott b. Dec 1, 1752; m. Nov 26, 1771, Henry Daggett son of Elihu
Daggett of Attleboro, Mass.; settled in New Haven, CT; ten children, all born at
New Haven.
6. Mercy Prescott b. Feb 5, 1755; m. Oct 29, 1781, Henry Gibbs, son of Henry Gibbs
of Salem, son of Rev. Henry Gibbs ow Watertown, son of Robert Gibbs of Boston.
Settled in Salem after graduating from Harvard College 1766; had five children,
of whom Professor Josiah Willard Gibbs of Yale college b. April 30, 1790, was one.
Mr. Gibbs was born May 7, 1749 and d. Jan 29, 1794 aged 45 years. She d. May 19,
1809, aged 54 yrs.
7. Benjamin Prescott b. Oct 27, 1757; m. (1) April 7, 1783, Hannah Blakeslie dau of
Tilley & Thankful (Allen) Blakeslie, b. 1762; died at Calais, Maine, May 10, 1824
aged 62. He m. (2) October 1831, Jane Woodford of Avon, CT. where she was born,
1788 and where she died, Aug 9, 1867 aged 79 yrs.
8. Mary Prescott b. May 9, 1769 m. July 8, 1779, Peter son of Col James Barrett & his
wife, Rebecca (Hubbard) Barrett of Concord, Mass.
p.53
Prescott Memorial
Minnott/Minot
Dorcas Prescott b. 1714 dau of Jonas Prescott & his wife, Thankful Wheeler of Westford
Dorcas m. 1738, Deacon Samuel Minot who had m. for his first wife, her sister Sarah
Prescott b. 1712 m. 1732 Deacon Samuel Minot b. 1706; had 3 children died in childbed
1737 aged 24. Dorcas Prescott died June 6, 1803 aged 89 yrs; had five children.
Samuel Minot d. Mar 17, 1766, aged 60 yrs.,resided at Concord, Mass. (see pp. 174
& p. 177 of the Minot Genealogy, Vol. I.)
p.73
Prescott Memorial
Minott/Minot
Deacon Samuel Minot and his first wife, Sarah Prescott had issue:
1. Samuel Minot b. Dec 23, 1732; m. Elizabeth Davis; lived in Boston and had
several children, all of whom died young except one, their daughter, Joanna
Minot.
2. Capt. Jonas Minot b. April 25, 1735; m. (1) Mary, the dau. of Rev. Willard
Hall, b. July 30, 1738 and d. Nov 3, 1792. Nine children. He m. (2)
Mrs. Mary Dunbar the widow of Rev. Asa Dunbar of Salem, b. 1748; she d. in
Boston Aug 2, 1830 aged 82 yrs. A great part of Wilmot, New Hampshire was
granted to him. He died in Concord, Mass., March 20, 1813, aged nearly 78.
His eldest daughter, Mary Minot m. Rev. Laban Ainsworth of Jaffrey, N.H.
3. Sarah Thankful Minot (see above, Hist. of Concord) b. March 4, 1737; m. Deacon
Amasa Dakin of Mason, New Hampshire. Record ends.
p.73
Deacon Samuel Minot and his 2nd wife, Dorcas Prescott (sister of Sarah, above),
had issue:
1. Dorcas Prescott Minot b. Mar 24, 1739; m. Jan 17, 1761, Thomas Barett, Jr.
2. Deacon George Minot b. Oct 23, 1741; m. (1) Jan 17, 1765, Rebecca Barrett,
dau. of Col. James Barrett, b. 1742; d. 1775. He m. (2) 1776, Elizabeth,
dau of Humphrey Barrett who d. 1789 aged 45. He m. (3) Lydia, widow of
Silas Mann, and the dau. of John Barrett. He lived at the east part of
Concord, Mass. He commanded a company in the Revolution; was at the capture
of Burgoyne in 1777; at Saratoga, and many other places of danger, and was a
highly meritorious officer. He was chosen Deacon of the Church Aug 3, 1779,
and died April 13, 1808 in his 67th year. (record ends)
3. Rebecca Minot b. Jan 14, 1744 m. 1799 Charles Barrett of New Ipswich, N.H.
4. Daniel Minot b. Aug 29, 1748 d. Dec 20, 1753.
5. Mary Minot b. Oct 5, 1755; m. Elnathan Jones.
p.66
Prescott Memorial
Minott/Minot
Abigail Prescott b. June 12, 1747, dau of Dr. Abel Prescott & his wife, Abigail
Brigham of Concord, Mass.
Abigail Prescott m. Sept 25, 1764, Ephraim Minot; three children. She died of
lung fever Feb 27, 1825 aged 77 yrs. (see p. 88 for their children)
p.88
Ephraim Minot & his wife, Abigail Prescott had issue:
1. Abel Minot b. July 20 1775.
2. Abigail Minot b. Jan 30, 1778.
3. George Minot b. Jan 31, 1783.
4. Mary Minot b. Jan 10, 1786, prob. died in infancy.
5. Laura Minot b. Feb 10,1787.
p.93
note: James Minot Prescott son of James Prescott & wife Rebecca Barrett of New Haven
CT. available on request. Also his sister Elizabeth Prescott b. 1798 who m. George
Minot Barrett, a Concord farmer & son of James Barrett & Rebecca Minot; b. 1794 &
their children. On request.
p.151
Zoah Goodhue b. March 11, 1794, dau of John Goodhue & his wife, Sally Tuttle.
Zoah Goodhue m. May 3, 1818 Thomas Minot & resided in Boston. Several children,
not listed. She died Feb 7, 1866, while on a visit to her sister's house in
Westford, Mass., aged about 72 years. (Her sister was Nancy Locke Goodhue who
m. 1830 Otis Longley of Westford, Mass.).
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
To be continued Part 23 p.380 - History of Concord's Early Families - MITCHEL
Subject: Early Families of Concord, Mass. Part 23- p.380 - MITCHEL to POTTER
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835.
p.380
MITCHEL
Jonathan Mitchel from Halifax, Yorkshire, England, came to Concord 1635 and two years
after, "his beginnings were consumed by fire." He removed shortly after to Connecticut;
was the father of Rev. Jonathan Mitchel of Cambridge.
See also, History of Cambridge, Mass. - Rev. Jonathan Mitchel
http://www.harvardsquarelibrary.org/chistory/section64mitchel.htm
History of Cambridge, Mass. by Abiel Holmes, 1801
http://www.harvardsquarelibrary.org/chistory/index.htm
p.380
ODELL
William Odell, one of the first settlers of Concord, removed to Fairfield 1644.
OAKES
Edward Oakes, father to Urian Oakes, President of Harvard College, came to Concord about
1682; was Representative 1684; died Oct 13, 1689.
p.381
PARKS
Richard Parks, a Lieutenant, Representative, etc., was the son of Richard Parks of Cambridge; m. Elizabeth Billings of Concord, 1690; died June 19, 1725 aged 58. Children:
Joseph, Elizabeth, Sarah, Josiah, Abigail, Jonathan, Hannah, David who d. 1701, "being
scalded, aged 2." Isaac & Rebecca. Of whom, Joseph m. and had eight children, born
between 1719 and 1736; Benjamin, Stephen, David, Louis, Sarah, Elizabeth, Benjamin and
George.
PARLIN
John Parlin was here about 1680. He died Feb. 24, 1750 aged 84; having had:
John, Joseph, Jonathan and Esther; of whom John m. Mary Heald May 12, 1718 and was
father to Jonathan who had Jonathan, Nathan, Samuel, Asa and five daughters. Jonathan
died at Lake George in the army, 1758. Asa was Town Clerk, Representative, etc., in
Carlisle, Mass., and died Oct 8, 1822 aged 68.
PASMORE
James Pasmore was here in 1644.
PELLET
Thomas Pellet m. Mary Dean, 1660; died Dec. 1, 1694; said to have given the burying
ground near Dr. Hurd's, to the town. Children: Mary, Jonathan, Thomas, Elizabeth,
Daniel, Samuel, Richard and John. Name now extinct (in Concord).
POTTER
Luke Potter was one of the first settlers of the town, and deacon of the church. He m.
(2) Mary Edmonds, 1644; she died 1710. Children: Eunice, Remembrance, Luke, Samuel,
Dorothy, Mary who m. Humphrey Barrett and Bethia, were his children by his first wife.
Of whom Samuel m. Sarah Wright 1673 and was killed in Sudbury fight in 1676; Judah m.
Grace Brooks 1686 and was burnt to death in his dwelling house, June 20, 1731. She died
1753 aged 93. "In Judah alone was the name preserved." and his descendants have been
remarkable for their longevity. His children were: Mary, Hannah, Eunice, Luke, who
died Sept 25, 1784 aged 92 and whose son Samuel died June 14, 1814 aged 96. Another
Samuel died Feb 15, 1800 aged 95.
see also: Charles Edward Potter, "Genealogies of some Old Families Of Concord, Mass. Boston, 1887.
Also: http://home.att.net/~unclefred/POTTER.HTM
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
To be continued Part 24, p.381 - POWERS
Subject: Early Families of Concord, Mass. Part 25 - p.381 - PRESCOTT
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835.
p.381
PRESCOTT
Jonathan Prescott was the common ancestor of the Concord branch of this distinguished
family. His father, John Prescott, from Lancashire, England [arrived at Watertown from
the Barbadoes 1640] m. Mary Platts of Yorkshire and came to this country about 1640; and
after living a short time at Watertown, was a leading settler of Lancaster where he died
1683* [date death error - he died 1681]
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Insert: The death and tombstone of John Prescott founder of Lancaster, Mass.
Subject: Grave of John Prescott, Founder of Lancaster, MA
Source: Birth, Marriage, and Death Register, Church Records and
Epitaphs of Lancaster, MA 1643-1850 by Henry S. Nourse, A.M.
1890
p.406 The Old Burial Field
John Prescott Deceased [The footstone broken]
This marks the grave of the Founder of Lancaster who died in 1681.
Death of John Prescott, Founder of Lancaster, MA
Source: Henry S. Nourse, A.M. Lancaster, 1884
p.121
"1681: Dec 20.
The Deposition of Tho Wilder aged 37 years sworn, sayth that being with
Jno [John] Prescott Sen'r about six houers before he died he ye said
Jno Prescott gave to his eldest sonn Jno [John] Prescott his house lott
with all belonging to ye same & ye two mills, corn mill & saw mill with
ye land belonging therto & three scor Acors of land nere South medow
& fourty Acors of land nere Wonchesix & a pece of enterfile [intervale]
called Johns Jump & Bridge medow on both sids ye Brook. Cyprian Steevens
Testifieth to all ye truth Above writen.
Sworn in Court J. R. c [clerk]
[Middlesex Court Files]
p.381
The children of John Prescott were: Mary who m. Thomas Sawyer
Sarah who m. Richard Wheeler, Lydia m. Jonas Fairbank, Martha, John Jr., Jonathan,
Joseph and Jonas.
Insert
Source: Prescott Memorial
p.41
Children of John Prescott & his wife Mary Platts:
1. Mary Prescott bap. at Sowerby in the parish of Halifax in Yorkshire, England,
Feb 24, 1630; m. Thomas Sawyer of Lancaster, Mass., in 1648; lived in Lancaster.
2. Martha Prescott bap. at Sowerby, April 1, 1632; m. John Rugg 1655; resided at
Lancaster; she d. Jan 24, 1656 and he m. (2) Hannah Prescott. (see below)
3. John Prescott, Jr. bap. at Sowerby April 1, 1635 m. Sarah [Torrey says p.602 that he
m. Sarah Hayward, Lancaster/Concord m. Nov. 11, 1668] he was a farmer & blacksmith &
lived with his father at Lancaster; he deeded his property to his son Ebenezer.
4. Sarah Prescott bap. at Sowerby 1637; m. Richard Wheeler of Lancaster Aug 2, 1658. He
and Jonas Fairbanks and his son Joshua were killed by the Indians at Wheeler's
garrison in Feb. 1676. Sarah afterwards married Mr. Rice (Joseph Rice, p.292, Nourse
book) also Marlborough history says Joseph Rice of Marlborough)
5. Hannah Prescott bap. 1639. It is not positively known whether this daughter was born
in Halifax, England or at the Barbadoes, West Indies, but probably in the latter
place [John Prescott Sr. & family owned property in the Barbadoes and arrived there
in 1638 & departed for Watertown in 1640.] Hannah Prescott m. John Rugg, May 4, 1660,
as his 2nd wife. He had m. for his 1st wife, her sister, Martha (above).
p.42 Prescott Memorial
6. Lydia Prescott b. at Watertown, Mass., Aug 15, 1641; m. Jonas Fairbanks of Lancaster
May 28, 1658. His father was of Sowerby in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. He and his
son Joshua were killed by the Indians when Lancaster was destroyed in February, 1676.
She m. (2) Elias Barron.
7. Jonathan Prescott - it is not known when or where he was born as there is no record.
From the dates of the births of the other children it is highly probable that he was
born at Watertown or Lancaster abt 1643. He settled at Lancaster where he m. (1)
Dorothy [Torrey, p.602 has Dorothy ?/Waters?/?Hoald m. Aug 3, 1670 at Lancaster.]
She died and he removed to Concord, Mass., in 1675 where he m. (2) Elizabeth dau. of
John Hoar, Esq., Lawyer of Concord on Dec. 23, 1675; she d. Sept 25, 1687 & he m.
(3) on Dec 18, 1689, Rebecca, the widow of the Hon. Peter Bulkeley Jr. and the dau.
of Lieut. Joseph Wheeler. After her death he m. (4) Aug 18, 1718, Ruth Brown who d.
Feb. 9, 1740. He was a farmer and was the ancestor of numerous progeny, many of whom
have been distinguished for talents, piety and usefulness. His house was fortified
as a garrison house in 1676. He represented the town of Concord in the General
Assembly for nine years, 1692, 1693, 1694, 1695, 1697, and in 1712 and in 1713. He
was a captain in the militia and always designated as "Captain Prescott." He died
Dec 5, 1721.
8. Joseph Prescott b. about 1645 or 1646.
It is stated in the history of Concord, Mass., that there was a son, Joseph Prescott,
but we hear no more of him until Mr. Lemuel Shattuck tells us that by his wife Mary he
had a dau. Elizabeth Prescott b. at Sudbury Jan 9, 1676 and the records of Sudbury [see
Historical Register Vol. 17, p.311, Records of Sudbury] that Jonathan Prescott, which has
been taken to mean Joseph had a son Jonas b. at Sudbury Oct 25, 1678. Now it so happens
that Jonas & Mary (Loker) Prescott had a daughter Elizabeth born Jan 9th or 21st, old or
new style, 1676 and that their son Jonas Prescott Jr. was b. Oct 23, or 25th 1678 - so
it is evident that the wife of Jonas Prescott was at her father's home (John Loker)
in Sudbury when these two children were born which destroys all evidence of the existence
of a son Joseph Prescott and we see no evidence or the shadow of a probabilty of there
having been a son names Joseph Prescott. It was prob. the result either of carelessness
or ignorance of the town clerk of Sudbury. [note: Torrey has no one named Joseph
Prescott.]
9. Jonas Prescott b. at Lancaster June 1648; m. Dec 14, 1672, Mary the dau. of John
Loker and his wife, Mary Draper of Sudbury; b. Sept 28, 1653 and d. Oct 28, 1735
aged 82 years. by whom he had four sons and eight daughters. He settled at Groton
Mass. He or his father before him built the mill in the south part of Groton, which
is now within the limits of Harvard and is still called the "old mill."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Back to History of Concord
p.382
Of these children, Jonathan Prescott came to Concord, m. Elizabeth Hoar in 1675; she d.
1687; he m. (2) Peter Bulkeley's widow and (3) Ruth Brown. He died Dec. 5, 1721; had:
Jonathan, Elizabeth who m. John Fowle; Dorothy who m. Edward Bulkeley, John, Benjamin,
who grad. Harvard, 1709, and Mary who m. John Miles. Of whom, Jonathan has the following
epitaph on his monumental slab:
"Here lyes the remains of Major Jonathan Prescott, Esq., a gentleman of virtue and merit,
an accomplisht physician, excelling in chirurgery. Of uncommon sagacity, penetration,
and success in his practice and so of very extensive service. His life was much valued,
and his death very generally lamented. He married the amiable and only daughter of the
Honorable Colonel Peter Bulkeley, Esq. by whom he had ten children. He removed from
ministering to men's bodies to the world of the spirits, October 28th, 1829 AEtatis
suae 54."
His widow, Rebecca m. (2) Rev. John Whiting. Their children were: Jonathan who settled
in Littleton and he has descendants there and in Nova Scotia; Rebecca, John, Peter,
Charles who m. Elizabeth Barrett; was a representative, Colonel, etc and d. Feb 2, 1779
aged 68; she d. 1779 aged 82. Elizabeth who m. Rev. David Hall of Sutton, Dorothy,
Abel, an eminent physician who m. Abigail Bugbee; d. Oct 24, 1805 aged 88; father to
Abel and Samuel, noticed in the events of April 19, 1775, John, Benjamin, Abigail,
Dorothy, and Lucy Prescott who m. Jonathan Fay, Esq. (note: ancestors of the two
Bush Presidents of the US), Mary, Benjamin, killed by the Indians in 1744.
The descendants of John, Joseph(?) and Jonas Prescott children of the first Jonathan
[error: they were the children of the first John Prescott].
Prescott were numerous and respectable. John continued at Lancaster, where his sons
lived. Joseph(?) at Sudbury; Jonas settled at Groton, was a captain, justice of the
peace, and had a large estate; he m. Mary Loker 1672; he died Dec 31, 1723
she died Oct 28, 1735 aged 81 having lived to see 176 descendants.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Insert - p.4 & p.9 - Groton Epitaphs by Dr. Samuel A. Green pub. 1878
p.4
Tombstone
(Death's Head)
Here Lyes Buried the Body of Jonas Prescott Esq. Who Deceased December ye 31st 1723
Aged 76 Years.
Author's note: The son of John and Mary (Platts) Prescott, born at Lancaster in June 1648.
p.9
Tombstone
Here Lies Buried Ye Body of Ye Widow Mary [Loker] Prescott - Relick of Jonas
Prescott Esq. Who deceased October Ye 28th A.D. 1735 in Ye 82nd Year of Her Age.
Author's note: The daughter of John & Mary (Draper) Loker, born September 28, 1653;
she was the mother of twelve children, of whom ten lived to grow up and be married,
each one having a large family. It is said that she lived to see 176 of her descendants.
(note: my ancestress)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Concord History continued p. 382
Jonas Prescott & wife Mary Loker. Children: Mary Prescott m. Benjamin Farnsworth (my
ancestors); Elizabeth m. Eleazer Green; Jonas Prescott Jr. m. Thankful Wheeler of Concord, Nathaniel, Dorothy who m. John Varnum, James, Sarah who m. John Longley, Abigail
who m. James Parker, Martha who m. shebuel Hobart, Susanna who m. William Lawrence,
Deborah who m. Samuel Parker and Benjamin who m. Abigail Oliver of Cambridge in 1718,
died Aug 3, 1738 aged 58, she d. Sept 13, 1765 aged 68 and was father to the Hon.
James & the Hon. Oliver Prescott, M.D. of Groton and Colonel William Prescott the
distinguished Officer at Bunker Hill in 1775.
Samuel Prescott supposed to have been a son Jonathan by a wife he had before Elizabeth
Hoar [meaning Dorothy ?Waters ?Hoald] m. Esther Wheeler in 1698 and had Amos Prescott
and six daughters who lived principally in Acton, Mass.
Insert:
Source: Prescott Memorial
p.50
Samuel Prescott and his wife, Mary Wheeler of Acton, Mass had issue:
1. Esther Prescott b. 1699 m. ____Conant.
2. Dorothy Prescott b. 1702 m. James Hildreth & resided at Westford, Mass. (see
p.452, History of Westford.
3. Amos Prescott b. May 20, 1705, m. Ruth ___?
4. Mary Prescott b. Jan 5, 1708; m. ___Fletcher.
5. Sarah Prescott b. Jan 31, 1710; m. ____Randall.
6. Dorcas Prescott b. May 19, 1712; m. ____?
7. Abigail Prescott b. Feb 18, 1716; m. ____ Fiske.
8. Rebecca Prescott b. April 14, 1719; m. Gershom Davis.
9. Dinah Prescott b. July 22, 1725; died young.
p.383
PROCTOR
Robert Proctor m. Jane Hildreth, 1645; died April 28, 1697; had Sarah, Gershom, Mary,
Peter, Elizabeth, James, Lydia, Thomas, John, Samuel, and Israel. The first four were
born in Concord, and the remainder in Chelmsford, whither he removed in 1654.
Note - I have the inscriptions from the Chelmsford Cemetery which includes all
the Proctor tomstone inscriptions - freely shared on request.
PROUT
Ebenezer Prout, son of Timothy of Boston, m. Elizabeth, dau. of Capt. Timothy Wheeler,
1678; was captain, respresentative 1689-90, and afterwards Clerk of the House of
Representatives; died in Watertown. His father and brother lived some time in Concord.
Insert:
Ebenezer Prout
Source: Genealogies of the Families and Descendants of the Early Settlers of Watertown
by Henry Bond, M.D. 2nd Edition, Boston, 1860.
p.409
Prout, Ebenezer. b. 1656, son of Timothy Prout, a ship-carpenter of Boston; m. (1)
1678, Elizabeth, dau. of Capt. Timothy Wheeler of Concord by whom he had one son,
Timothy in 1708, a cordwainer, of Boston. In 1703, Timothy sold 80 acres of land
in Medford, to John Francis of Medford. He m. (2) Grace ____. Child 2. Eunice bap.
at Watertown April 13, 1690. 3. Mary b. April, died July, 1694. 4. John, b. Nov 8,
1695; d. Mar 1697. He was Representative of Watertown 1693; Town Clerk and Selectman,
1694 and very prominent in town affairs. (see Shattuck, p. 383.) [above] In 1695, he
was licensed to keep tavern.
p.911 Watertown
Ebenezer Prout was Clerk of the House of Rep's, in 1689, and on the 6th of June, signed
the order of the House for the imprisonment of Sir E. Andros in the Castle. His eldest
son, Timothy by his first wife, Elizabeth, m. Lydia, dau. of Major Thomas Savage of Boston. In 1728 he purchased the Cammock Patent at Black Point in Scarborough, of the
heirs of Capt. Joshua Scotlow and settled there and died April 5, 1768. His children,
born between 1718 and 1728 were: Lydia, Ebenezer of Scarboro, Timothy of Boston, Joseph
of Scarborough, Mary who m. Capt. Alexander Kirkwood, a Scotchman, of Scarboro, Elizabeth.(see also History of Scarboro, p.221.)
Back to Concord
p.383
PURCHIS
Oliver Purchis whose dau. m. Deacon James Blood, came from Lynn to this town, 1691 and
was styled, on the records, "the worthy gentleman"; died Nov. 20, 1701.
Insert:
History of Lynn, Mass. by Alonso Lewis & James R. Newhall - Boston, 1865
p.9
In 1686 Oliver Purchis was elected Town Clerk.
p.157
Oliver Purchis made freeman in 1636, Rep. in 1660; Town Clerk in 1686; was elected an
Assistant in 1685 but "declined his oath." He removed to Concord in 1691 and died Nov
20, 1701 aged 88 years.
p.266
1678.
Thomas Purchis, Sr., died May 11, 1678, aged a hundred and one years, as stated by his
widow and son, in a petition to the Salem Court. He had not long resided in Lynn,
having been among the Maine settlers. It seems hardly possible that he can have been the
same individual mentioned by Mr. Lewis under date 1640 though he may have been here for
a brief period about that time. Somewhere between 1625 and 1629 he located in Maine and
engaged in the fur trade. He had lands on the Androscoggin and sold to Massachusetts
July 22, 1639 a portion of the territory on which Brunswick now stands, of which place
he was the first settler. In 1635 he was one of Gorges's Council; subsequently he held
the office of sole Assistant to the Colony Commissioners; and was a Justice under
Archdale, in 1664. In 1675 his house was attacked by hostile Indians, and pillaged.
He then removed to Lynn. I have seen it suggested that he may have been a brother of
Oliver Purchis who was so long an active and conspicuous man here. But I think it could
not have been so. About seven months after his decease, his widow married John Blaney.
p.226
1650.
John Blaney m. widow Elizabeth Purchis in November, 1678; had a son Joseph whose
descendants lived at Swampscot.
p.383
REED
Philip Reed was here from 1670; had several children, one of whom was styled Dr. Philip
Reed, presumed to be a practising physician.
RICE
Richard Rice, died June 9, 1709, "being accounted," says the record, "more than one
hundred years old." Samuel Reed, whether a connexion is uncertain, married Sarah Hosmer
in 1676. The name is not a prevalent one in Concord, though it is in Sudbury.
ROBBINS
Robert Robbins was here before 1670; m. Mary Maxwell according to tradition, and had
George, John, Robert, James, Eleazer and perhaps other children. The name is still prevalent here, though the connexion is not easily traced.
ROBINSON
William Robinson had children born here 1670 thru 1675.
RUGG
John Rugg had Daniel and Jonathan b. 1679 and 1680. [no other page references for Rugg]
ROSS
George Ross died June 20, 1649. [no other page references]
SCOTCHFORD
John Scotchford was among the first settlers; m. Susanna Merriam; was town clerk; died
without issue, June 10, 1696; she d. 1707.
SHEPHERD
John Shepherd was here about 1648. In 1661 he had thirty acres of land granted to him by
the town "in consideration of the hand of God upon him for the loss of one of his arms."
p.384
This land lay near Mr. Silas Holden's. He subsequently had a tract granted at Nagog Pond. He had a son, John Shepherd b. 1661 and a daughter Mary, 1662 (taken captive in
1676). Isaac Shepherd m. Mary Smeadly 1667; killed with his brother Jacob? (see p. 54, below) in 1676.
Abraham Shepherd m. Judith Till, 1672. All had families.
p.39
John Shepherd, John Jones, and Joseph Wheeler were witnesses, Oct 20, 1660, to an
agreement signed by the Indians,"Nassquaw, marchant Thomas Waban, Wabatut, great James
Natotos - a blind man, Pompant and Gomgos.
p.54
1676.
About the middle of February, Abraham and Isaac Shepherd were killed near Nashobah in
Concord village, while threshing grain in their barns. Apprehensive of danger, says
tradition, they placed their sister Mary, a girl about fifteen years old on a hill a
little distance off to watch and forewarn them of the approach of an enemy. She was,
however, suddenly surprised and captured, and her brothers were slain. She was carried
captive into the Indian settlements, but with great heroism made her escape. While the
Indians were asleep in the night, probably under the influence of spirituous liquors,
she seized a horse, which they had a few days before stolen in Lancaster, took a saddle
from under the head of her Indian keeper, mounted, swam across the Nashua river and rode
through the forest to her home. footnote: Source: Hubbard. Foster's Century Sermon, p. 25.
p.357
Appendix, History of Concord
Sept. 6, 1778 Militia
The town received the order, Sept. 10th, 1778, and held a meeting the next day, when a
committee was chosen to hire them. They were paid £23 per month including the public
wages. The men were Timothy Killock, Charles Shepherd, Daniel Wheat, Timothy Wetherbee,
Jesse Parkins, Thomas Hodgman & Silas Parlin.
p.358
Sept. 1, 1779 Charles Shepherd among those who were hired by the committee - militia.
p.384
SMEADLY
Two brothers came to Concord before 1639. Baptiste Smeadly died Aug 16, 1675; his son
Samuel Smeadly m. Hannah Wheeler 1667, and was killed at Brookfield, Aug. 2, 1675. Mary
and James who m. Mary Barrett 1671 were also his children. John Smeadly brother Baptiste
had a son born 1646, who m. Sarah _____, and died 1675. This name has long since been
extinct.
Insert: Torrey
p.679
SMEDLEY
Baptist (-1675) & wife, Katherine (?) Shorthose/Shorthouse, wife of Robert; m.
Baptist March 27, 1645, Concord.
Smedley, James (1650-1724) & Mary Barret/Barrett (ca 1651-) m. Dec 4, 1671;
Concord.
Smedley, John & Ann ___? (-1697); b. 1646; Concord.
Smedley, John & Sarah Wheeler; m. May 5, 1669; Concord.
Smedley, Samuel (-1675) & Hannah Wheeler; m. July 11, 1667; Concord.
Smedley, Samuel & 1st wife, Abigail Dimon/Dimond; m. Nov 30, 1700; Stratfield, CT.
SMITH
Thomas Smith m. Mary Hosmer, 1663 and had Thomas, James and John born here, after which
he is supposed to have removed to Connecticut.
SPENCER
A "Mr. Spencer" is said to have been present at the purchase of the town, but I have not
been able to identify any one of the name as a proprietor or inhabitant til 1666; and
the John Spencer here at the latter period was probably a different person from the one here in 1635.
SQUIRE
George Squire was here in 1640, but his name does not again appear.
STANIFORTH
Thomas Staniforth was here in 1644, but removed.
STOW
Thomas Stow came to Concord before 1640; was father to Samuel, Harvard grad. 1644, also
Thomas, Nathaniel and perhaps other children. Thomas and Samuel owned jointly six
huncred acres of land between Fairhaven Pond and the Sudbury line. Thomas sold his to
Thomas Gobble and Daniel Dean 1660; Samuel sold his to Mr. Woodhouse, with the other two
mentioned; both removed to Connecticut. Nathaniel lived here; m. 2nd wife, Martha
Brignell, 1662; died 1683; she d. 1717 aged 90. He had Thankful, Nathaniel, Ebenezer,
besides several who died young; of whom Nathaniel m. Ruth Merriam 1690 and had John,
Joseph, Samuel, Nathaniel, Thomas, Benjamin, Jonathan and perhaps others.
STRATTEN
Samuel Stratten died Oct 27, 1674, having had by his wife Mary - Mary who m. Daniel Hoar,
Samuel, John, and several who died young. Samuel m. Hannah Wheat 1675, and had children,
whose posterity lived on the alms-house farm, which once bore the name of the family.
Elizabeth Stratten died April 19, 1762 aged 100.
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
To be continued Part 29 - p. 385 - Symonds.
Subject: Early Families of Concord, Mass. Part 29 - p.385 - SYMONDS - WHEAT
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835
p.385
SYMONDS
William Symonds was one of the first Settlers; his wife d. 1641; his dau. Judith m. John
Barker, and Sarah m. John Heywood.
TAYLOR
There appear to have been two by this name as early as 1650. William Taylor m. Mary
Merriam; died Dec 6, 1696; having had John, Samuel, Abraham, Isaac, Joseph and Mary.
James Taylor m. Isabel Tompkins; d. Jan 22, 1690, having had several children. They
lived within the present limits of Bedford. Samuel Taylor m. in 1686 and had a large
family. [Torrey p.731 has: Samuel Taylor (1656-1695+) & Mary Robins/Robbins (-1695+)
m. Dec. 9, 1685; Concord.]
TEMPLE
Richard Temple, probably from Charlestown, was here before 1650; died March 15, 1689.
Among the names of his children, all of which are not preserved, I find Richard who d.
1698, father to Richard, Isaac, John & Abraham; Abraham m. Deborah Hadlock, 1673; she d.
1743, aged 94; Abigail who m. Thomas Brabrook. Rebecca Temple d. March 14, 1776, aged
94.
THWING
Benjamin Thwing was here in 1642, and probably removed to Boston.
TOMPKINS
John Tompkins had Ruth and John b. here, 1640 and 1642. Removed to Fairfield.
TURNEY
Benjamin Turney was here in 1638, but removed.
UNDERWOOD
William Underwood was here as early as 1638, where his children, Remembrance m. Josiah
Richardson; Sarah who m. Daniel Blodget, Priscilla who m. Edward Spaulding, Aquilla and
Rebecca were born. Removed to Chelmsford in 1654.
WHEAT
Two brothers, Joshua and Moses Wheat came from England. In 1640 Joshua sold his lands in
Concord to his brother, Moses, and returned to his father, then living in England, on
condition that he would relinquish his right to any legacy from his father. Moses died
May 6, 1700; his wife, Tameson d. 1689; having had Moses, Samuel, Joshua, Hannah who
married Samuel Stratten, Remembrance, John & Sarah, whose descendants are yet found in
Carlisle, Mass.
p.385-386
WHEELER
This name was originally and has ever been borne by more persons than any other in this
town. George, Joseph, and Obadiah were among the first settlers; and Ephraim, Thomas,
and Timothy came in 1639, and were all heads of families.
Tradition says they came from Wales, but it is uncertain. Their descendants have been so
numerous and so many have borne the same Christian name, that their genealogy is traced
with great difficulty. Among the births recorded by the town-clerk between 1650 and
1670, six bore the name of John Wheeler.
p.386
George Wheeler d. 1684, having had by his wife Katharine: Elizabeth, who m. Francis
Fletcher; Mary who m. Eliphalet Fox; Ruth who m. Samuel Hartwell; John, and perhaps
other children. Of whom, John m. Sarah Larkin 1663 and d. Sept 27, 1713 aged 70; she
d. Aug 12, 1725; they were parents of Samuel, John, Edward, Ebenezer and perhaps others.
Edward was deacon, and father to Deacon David Wheeler, whose son Ephraim was father to
Ephraim now (1835) living. Children of the eighth generation, including the first George
Wheeler, now (1835) live on the spot where their first ancestor settled.
Joseph Wheeler was a lieutenant in the militia, and otherwise distinguished; was twice
married, and had several children, all of whom died young, excepting Rebecca, who m.
Hon. Peter Bulkeley and after his death, Capt. Jonathan Prescott. Her mother, Sarah, d.
1671. He traded with the Indians, and had a tract of land granted him in 1660, "espec-
ially for satisfying the Indians in their right," extending from Nashoba line at the north end of the great pond to Chelmsford.
Obadiah Wheeler died Oct 27, 1671 aged 63; his wife Susannah d. 1650. They had:
Joshua, Obadiah, John, Josiah, Samuel and several daughters; of whom, Obadiah m. Elizabeth White 1672; and was father to Obadiah, Josiah, Samuel, Joseph, and other
children, whose descendants I cannot trace.
Ephraim Wheeler had a son Ephraim 21 years of age in 1650, and a son Isaac b. in 1642;
but his history I cannot determine satisfactorily.
Thomas Wheeler - Capt. Thomas Wheeler commanded a company at Brookfield, August, 1675; he
bought eight hundred acres of land north of Groton, Mass. in 1674 (see document below)
granted to the Flints of Concord; he m. Ruth Wood; died Dec 10, 1676; his sons, Thomas
and Nathaniel died the January following. Serjeant Thomas Wheeler had several children
born between 1649 and 1673. These numerous families were connected, but how, is uncertain. Thomas Wheeler, a grandson, settled in Lincoln, Mass., and was father to
Deacon Edmond Wheeler, and ancestor of others of the name there.
Timothy Wheeler m. for his second wife, Mary Brooks; he d. June 7, 1687; she d. 1693;
leaving no male issue. He gave the ministerial lot to the town, and is noticed in another place (of this book).
Joshua Wheeler m. and had several children born 1660 to 1670.
William Wheeler m. Hannah Buss 1659; he d. Dec 31, 1683, having had Hannah, Rebecca,
Elizabeth, William, John and Richard; of whom William died May 29, 1752 aged 86, having
had by Sarah his wife, William, Joseph, Francis, Hezekiah, Nathaniel, and Elizabeth.
Of these, Francis died Nov 1774 aged 76; m. (1) Mary who d. 1737, by whom he had Mary,
Francis,Rhoda, Nathaniel, Merriam, Solomon and others who died young; and 2nd wife, Sarah Blood 1741 and had Sarah, Samuel, Phineas, Hannah and Noah, now, (1835) living. This line includes all the families of the name in the "Nine acre corner." (of Concord).
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Insert:
Subject: Old Parchment Deed dated June 19, 1674 - Groton, MA
Source: Groton Historical Series by Dr. Samuel A. Green Vol II, 1890
p.156 AN OLD DEED
Dr. Green, in presenting an old parchment deed, duly signed and sealed,
to the Massachusetts Historical Society on Jun 14, 1888:
It was given by Abigail Flint, John Flint and Mary, his wife, to Thomas
Wheeler, all of Concord, and dated June 19, 1674. It conveyed 800
acres of land which is described as:
"lying and being in two parcels in the Wilderness Northerly from the
township of Grawton (Groton) at or neare unto a place commonly called
by the Indians Aukecunsick: the one parcell being bounded on the South
Easterly Side by a River that runs from the Towne of Grawton, and the
other parcell lyeing about one hundred Rods distant from the affore
mentioned parcell of land on the North Westerly Side thereof. Both
which said parcells of Land being bounded out by marked trees."
It is evident from the description that both these tracts of land lay
on the northwesterly side of the Nashua River and one of them was
bounded by that stream. The two parcels come now within the limits of
Hollis, New Hampshire, where the name of the original owners is still
perpetuated by a Flint's Pond and a Flint's Brook. The Indian word
"Aukecunsick" seems now to have died out entirely, and I cannot find
that it exists in the neighborhood, even in any modified form.
These two tracts of land had been granted at the session of the General
Court beginning May 22, 1661, to the widow of Thomas Fling and her
second son, John, in consideration of the public services of her hus-
band and his father who had been during eleven years a Magistrate
of the Colony. Mrs. Flint had been left with a numerous family, "many
whereof were in minority;" and the burden of their support had fallen
on John, for which he was to have an equal interest in the grant with
his mother. The return of the survey was made at the session of the
General Court beginning May 27, 1663 and duly approved by that body.
Through the signature of Abigail Flint, the deed furnishes the given
name of Thomas's widow. John, the son, married Mary, the daughter of
Urian Oakes, the President of Harvard College; and their signatures
also are attached to the document. The grantee was afterward known
as "Captain Thomas Wheeler, the famous Indian fighter," who wrote a
narrative of his campaign against the savages.
p.387
WHITAKER
Jonathan Whitaker was here before 1690; son of John of Watertown, b. 1664. Nathaniel &
David m. about 1700 and had large families in the town. David Whitaker d. Aug. 1791 aged
84; his wife d. 1798 aged 90. Elizabeth d. Jan 1708 "an aged woman."
Whitaker - Concord - page references:
p.246
College Graduates
Nathaniel Whitaker, son of David Whitaker, was graduated, Harvard College, in 1730. After being some time employed as a minister at Norwich in CT, he went to England in 1765
or 1766, accompanied by Sampson Occum the first Indian educated by the Rev. Mr. Wheelock,
afterwards President of Dartmouth College, to solicit donations for the support of Mr.
Wheelock's school for the education of Indian youth, to be missionaries and school-masters for the natives of America. He was installed July 28, 1769 over the 3d
Church of Salem. In 1774, his meeting-house was burnt, and a division in his society took place. He and his friends erected a new house, and called it the Tabernacle Church
in 1776; but difficulties having arisen, he was dismissed in 1783, and installed in
Canaan, Maine, Sept. 10, 1784. He was again dismissed in 1789 and removed to Virginia
where he died.
p.257
List of the taxable inhabitants of Bedford, Mass. in 1748 included Samuel Whitaker.
Insert: Savage Dictionary
WHITACRE, WHITTACRE, or WHITAKER, ABRAHAM, Haverhill, had
prob. Abraham, b. a. 1657; and William, a. 1659; and with s. Abraham
took oath of allegiance, Nov. 1677. JOHN, Watertown, had promised m. to
Mary Linfield, but while still under age, took w. Elizabeth had Elizabeth and
John; and rem. to Billerica, perhaps was of Chelmsford 1691. RICHARD,
Rehoboth 1668, had Mehitable, b. 27 Dec. 1674; Ephraim, 27
Jan. 1679; Noah, 31 Jan. 1683.
Insert: Bond's Watertown
Whittaker - In 1661, John Whittaker had promised marriage to Mary Linfield but did not perform.
Jan. 20, 1677, John Whittaker and wife Elizabeth of Watertown, for £230 sold to Nathaniel
Payne of Rehoboth houses and land in Watertown, purchased of the widow, Martha Eyre and
her children. About this time they moved to Billerica. In a trial October, 1677 witnesses John Whittaker, aged 36; Elizabeth aged 35, Elizabeth aged 16, John Whittaker,
Jr. aged, 14, "a very lying boy."
Insert: Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700.
Whitaker, John (1641-) & Elizabeth ____? (1642-); b. 1661 (2?); Watertown/Billerica.
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p.387
WHITING
See Ecclesiastical Concord History - p. 165
p.163-165
After the death of Mr. Estabrook, a committee of the Town
consisting of Deacon John Heywood, Mr. Benjamin Whittemore,
and Lieut. William Wilson, was chosen to "procure preaching."
The Rev. Edward Holyoke, afterwards president of Harvard College, the Rev. Benjamin Prescott, one of Concord's Harvard graduates, and the Rev. John Whiting, were employed
as candidates for six Sabbaths. A liberal settle-
ment was offered the town by Mr. Prescott's father, should he be chosen, but the proposition was not accepted. The
church gave Mr. Whiting a call, in which the town concurred by 110 votes in his favor, November 19, 1711. December 7th
following, it was agreed by 84 to 37 "paper votes," to give
him £100 as a settlement, and £100 as an annual salary and
pay the expenses of the ordination, which took place May 14,
1712.
Judge Sewall, one of the delegates, makes the following entry in his journal on that day. "I go to Concord in Austin's calash; set out from home at 5 a.m., got to Mr.
Whiting's at 10. Exercises began about half an hour past
eleven, ended about a quarter past one. Great assembly.
Mr. Whiting prayed, and preached from I Timothy iii. 1. Mr.
Nehemiah Hobart asked if any had to obect:
1. Of the church.
2. Of the Congregation.
3. Of all the present assembly.
Declared that the elders and messengers of churches had
appointed him to give the charge; Mr. Angier, Brattle and
Hancock, to join in laying of hands. Mr. Hobart prayed
excellently and so gave the charge. One word in it was
diligence or labour, or to that purpose; prayed again.
Declared that Mr. Angier was to give the right hand of
fellowship, which he did. Sung the 47th Psalm. Mr. Whiting
blessed the people. Went and dined at young Mr. Prescott's.
Set out to come down about half an hour after three."
Fifteen pounds were subsequently granted to provide Mr.
Whiting with fire-wood; and in addition to his stated salary
special contributions and grants were frequently made. From
1728 he received £150; in 1734 £180; and in 1735, £190.
These grants were probably owing to the depreciation in value of the public currency. During this period Mr. Timothy Minott occasionally assisted Mr. Whiting, and was
compensated by contributions or town assessments. In 1732
the town raised £20 for this purpose.
Some objections were brought against Mr. Whiting in the latter part of his ministry; and several councils were called to investigate them.
p.165
In March 1737, the deacons were chosen a committee "to treat
with the Rev. Mr. Whiting, to see whether he would join with
the town in calling another minister." He approved of this
proposition. On presenting their report, on the 16th of May
following, the town voted 41 to 33, "to call and settle another minister with Mr. Whiting." On the 18th of October
an ecclesiastical council was convened here, of which the
Rev. John Hancock of Lexington was moderator, which, after
a public examination of the charges, advised the church to
dismiss Mr. Whiting. The result was read on the 21st and
the church accepted it, 83 yeas and 11 nays; and voted that the pastoral relation it held to Mr. Whiting should be dis-
solved. The town concurred on the 6th of March following,
"nemine contradicente."
The Rev. John Whiting died May 4, 1752 aged 71. He was the
son of the Rev. Joseph Whiting who was graduated at Harvard
College in 1661 and was afterwards minister of Southhampton,
Long Island. His mother, I suppose, was daughter of the Hon. Thomas Danforth of Cambridge, deputy governor of Mass.
Colony, and perhaps a good portion of his estate descended to Mr. Whiting. His grandfather was the Rev. Samuel Whiting
of Lynn, Mass., whose last wife was Elizabeth St. John, dau.
of the Right Hon. Oliver St. John of Concord, nephew to the
Rev. Peter Bulkeley and mentioned in the History of England.
The father of the Rev. Samuel was John Whiting, mayor of the
city of Boston, Lincolnshire, England. The Rev. John Whiting of Concord was the sixth son of the Rev. Joseph
Whiting, the five preceding him having died in infancy.
He was born at Lynn, Mass., June 20, 1681. He was graduated
at Harvard College in 1700 and was subsequently chosen a tutor and fellow of that institution. He was pastor of the
church in Concord about 26 years. After his dismission he
resided in this town principally as a private citizen. He
was a man of wealth, learning, influence and talents; and
as his modest epitaph informs us, "a gentleman of singular
hospitality and generosity, who never detracted from the
character of any man and was a universal lover of mankind."
He m. Mary the daughter of Rev. John Cotton of Hampton, N.H.
the grand daughter of the Rev. Seaborn Cotton, great grand-
daughter of the Rev. John Cotton of Boston, and Governor
Simon Bradstreet and great great grandaughter of Gov. Thomas
Dudley; and had four sons and four daughters:
Mary Whiting who m. the Rev. Daniel Rogers of Littleton.
John Whiting of Royalston.
Thomas Whiting, Esq., of Concord.
Stephen Whiting, of Boston.
Elizabeth Whiting who m. the Rev. Samuel Webster of Salisbury.
Also three other children who died in infancy or, unmarried.
She died May 29, 1731. He m. (2) the widow of Dr. Jonathan
Prescott.
Insert: Source: Prescott Memorial - John Prescott Line,
Lancaster, Mass.
p.46
Dr. Jonathan Prescott b. April 5, 1677 son of Capt. Jonathan
Prescott by his 2nd wife, Elizabeth Hoar of Concord, Mass.
Dr. Jonathan Prescott m. July 9, 1701, Rebecca the only dau.
of the Hon. Peter Bulkeley, Esq. They settled at Concord,
Mass. He was a physician. The following extract from an
inscription on his monument at Concord:
"He was a gentleman of virtue and merit; an accomplished
and successful physician; excelling in surgery; possessing
much sagacity and penetration of mind. His life was highly
valued and his death greatly lamented. He died October
28, 1729, aged 52 years.
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To be continued Part 337 - Whittemore
Subject: Early Families of Concord, Mass. Part 33 - p.387
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835
p.387
WHITTEMORE
Benjamin Whittemore m. Esther Brooks, 1692, and afterwards
resided in the town. He died Sept. 8, 1734 aged 65; she d.
1742 aged 73. He was a representative several years; left
children: Benjamin & Nathaniel who had families in the town.
Whittemore page references in History of Concord:
p.144-145
The county of Worcester was incorporated April 2, 1731; and
in the following winter a convention of delegates from several towns in Middlesex was held in Concord; and by
adjournment, May 26, 1732, when it was agreed to petition
the General Court to have the towns of Concord, Sudbury,
Framingham, Marlborough, Groton, Chelmsford, Billerica,
Stow, Littleton, Bedford, Dunstable, Westford, Dracut and
North Town [?] incorporated into a separate county, of which
Concord was to be the shire town. Messrs. Benjamin Whittemore and John Fox were chosen, by Concord to aid the
project.
p.163
1711.
After the death of Rev. Estabrook, a committee of the town,
consisting of Deacon John Heywood, Mr. Benjamin Whittemore
and Lieut. William Wilson was chosen to "procure preaching."
p.234
Selectmen chosen since 1700:
Benjamin Whittemore 1707 to 1724 & 1727 to 1729
Nathaniel Whittemore 1743 to 1746 & 1749, 1750, & 1754.
p.236
Representatives of the town from the first settlement:
1709 - 1711 Benjamin Whittemore
1714 Benjamin Whittemore
1719, 1720 Benjamin Whittemore
1722 - 1724 Benjamin Whittemore
p.246
Aaron Whittemore, son of Benjamin Whittemore, was born
Dec. 13, 1711; and graduated from Harvard College 1734.
He was ordained at Pembroke, New Hampshire March 1, 1737,
and died November 16, 1767 aged 55.
p.279
June 26, 1730
"Voted, that Messrs. Samuel Chandler, Benjamin Whittemore
and William Wheeler be a committee to correct the list of
proprietors (more especially the first order) and present
the same to the proprietors for their approbation; as also
to take an account of the proprietors that do agree to join
in the same hundred-acre lot and to join or couple such as
cannot agree to do it themselves, and see that no two be
joined upon the same right, and also to subdivide the
hundred-acre lots where the proprietors cannot agree to
divide themselves.
p.365-365
(see Capt. Thomas Brooks)
Children of Capt. Thomas Brooks included:
Joshua Brooks who m. Hannah, the dau. of Capt. Hugh Mason
of Watertown. Among his children was:
5. Esther Brooks who m. Benjamin Whittemore in 1692.
p.168
The dismission of Rev. Whiting was not approved by every
inhabitant of Concord. There was not entire unanimity in
settling Rev. Bliss. As early as 1740, several brethren
"made application to the church for redress"; and Messrs.
Timothy Minnott, James Minott, Samuel Heywood, Samuel Merriam and Nathaniel Whittemore were chosen a committee
"to hold a Christian conference with them and to receive
and report their particular grievances to the church."
p.169
1743.
Messrs. Deacon Dakin, Nathaniel Billings, John Dakin, Daniel
Adams, David Whitaker, Nathaniel Ball, David Melvin,
Nathaniel Whittemore and Timothy Wheeler were chosen on
various committees to confer with the council on different
subjects.
p.294
History of the Town of Lincoln, Mass.,in the History of Concord:
The inhabitants in the southeasterly part of Concord
petitioned the town several times between 1734 and 1743 to
be set off into a separate precinct or town, but being un-
successful, a petition was preferred to the General Court
August 10, 1744 which obtained favor, tho oposed by a
committee of the town.
The following individuals living in the easterly part of
Concord, westerly part of Lexington and northerly part of
Weston, were incorporated as the Second Precinct of Concord,
April 24, 1746:
Joshua Brooks
Thomas Garfield
Benjamin Brown
James Brooks
Robert Gage
Ephraim Segard
John Whitney
Benjamin Allen
Ebenezer Hunt
Thomas Baker
Samuel Dakin
Joseph Parks
John Wright
Ambrose Tower
Daniel Reed
Mary Conant
Jeremiah Clark
Thomas Garfield, Jr.
Benjamin Brown, Jr.
Hannah Corey
Jonathan Wellington
Jonathan Gove
George Pierce
Joseph Brooks
Jordan Clark
Amos Merriam
Joseph Pierce
James Pierce
Zebediah Smith
Ebenezer Lampson
Samuel Bond
Thomas Wheeler
Ephraim Flynt
Joseph Pierce Jr.
Joshua Brooks Jr.
John Garfield
Ebenezer Cutler
Nathan Brown
Edward Flynt
Stephen Wesson
John Adams
John White
The following individuals, living within the limits of the
proposed precinct did not sign the petition and were exempt
in the act of incorporation, unless they should choose
voluntarily to comply with its provisions:
Daniel Brown
Thomas Nelson
Nehemiah Abbott
Jabez Stratten
Nathaniel Billings
Daniel Billings
John Billings
Timothy Billings
Joseph Billings
Daniel Parks
Zaccheus Parks
Amos Heald
Samuel Farrar
Joseph Wheat
Joseph Wheat, Jr.
John Wheat
Jonas Wheeler
Benjamin Wheeler
Nathaniel Whittemore
Samuel Billings
George Farrar
George Farrar, Jr.
Job Brooks
Daniel Brooks
Samuel Brooks
Hugh Brooks
Joseph Brooks, Jr.
Timothy Lampson
Ephraim Hartwell
Josiah Brown
John Jackson
William Hagar
Joseph Underwood.
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Subject: Early Families of Concord, Mass. Part 34 - p.387
Source: History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835
MAJOR SIMON WILLARD
p.387
Major Simon Willard was one of the most distinguished leaders in the first settement of this town. He came from
the county of Kent, England, and resided in Cambridge in
1634, when he became acquainted with the situation of
Musketaquid by trading with the Indians.
He accompanied Rev. Peter Bulkeley, assisted in making the
first purchase from the natives, resided in Concord with the
first company, one of the leading men of the town, being
town-clerk till 1654, and representative fourteen years.
In 1660 he removed to Lancaster, Mass., and was of Groton,
Mass., in 1672. He had a large tract of land granted him in
Nonascoicus, between Lancaster and Groton. He died at
Charlestown, Mass., April 24, 1676.
He was the first military commander in the town, was promoted to the rank of Major in 1654, and commanded the
forces in Ninigret's and Philip's war.
He was chosen an Assistant twenty-two years, from 1654 to his death, and was very much employed in the public business
of the country.
When Philip's war broke out, he gave directions to the
several towns in Middlesex county, in relation to their
garrison houses.
His first wife was Mary Sharp; second, Elizabeth Dunster,
sister of President Dunster of Harvard College; and third,
her sister Mary. By them he had seventeen children; of whom, John Willard m. Mary Hayward of Concord in 1698 and
had David, Jonathan, Mercy and Simon. Of whom, only Jonathan
Willard married and lived here. From Simon Willard have
descended all or nearly of all the name in New England, many
of whom have been much distinguished in public life.
Insert:
Subject: The Indian Name of Major Simon Willard's Farm at Groton, Mass.
Source: Groton Historical Series by Dr. Samuel A. Green, Vol IV - 1899
p.376 - p.378
Remarks on Nonacoicus
At a meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society held on May 11, 1893, Dr. Samuel A.
Green spoke as follows:
"In the library of the Historical Society there is a copy of a book, written in Latin by
Joseph Acosta, and published at Cologne in the year 1596, which once belonged to Chief
Justice Samuel Sewall, and bears his autograph signature, dated March 9, 1698/9.
The volume is entitled "De Natvra Novi Orbis," etc., and has been in possession of the
Society for more than a century. On a fly-leaf, at the beginning of the book, is the
following note in Judge Sewall's handwriting:
"Nunnacoquis signifies an Indian Earthen Pot as Hanah Hahatan's Squaw tells me March 24,
1698/9."
Which throws some light on the meaning of an Indian word. I mention the fact as I am
inclined to think that the term is identical with or closely allied to Nonacoicus, the
Indian name of Major Simon Willard's farm at Groton. William Hahatan, Hannah's husband
belonged to the Ponkapoag tribe. His name is sometimes written Ahauton, Nahatan, and even
Nahaughton.
As the spelling of all such words by the early settlers was phonetic, Nonacoicus has several
different forms: and it is easy to see how the one may have been taken from the other, or
from a similar form. Another variation of the word as given in Sewall's Letter Book (I.98),
is "Nonna Coyacas"; and Nonajcoyicus, Nonecoicus and Nonacoiacus are also found in old
manuscripts.
In the original survey of the farm, returned by Thomas Noyes to the General Court at the
session beginning on October 18, 1659, it is said that the land lies "at the place wch (sic)
is Called by the Indians nanajcoyicus." From this it would seem that the name was given
to the neighborhood by the red men and not by the whites. Perhaps earthen pots were made in
that locality, as fragments of pottery, as well as various stone implements were formerly
found there and elsewhere throughout the township; and this fact may have given a distinct-
ive name to the place.
Originally Nonacoicus included the district in Harvard now known as the "Old Mill,"
two miles away from Willard's farm, where Jonas Prescott of Groton, the grandfather
of Colonel William Prescott, the American commander at Bunker Hill, had his grist mill.
John Prescott of Lancaster, in his will, dated October 8, 1673, and on file in the Middle-
sex County Probate Office at East Cambridge, says in reference to his son, Jonas,
named above, that "he hath Received a full childs portion at Nonecoicus in a corne mill and
lands and other goods." After the death of Major Simon Willard, Nonacoicus farm passed
into the hands of Hezekiah Usher, and the deed speaks of the place as "Nonaicoicus Farme,"
and in Sewall's Diary there are many allusions both to Usher and his wife. Usher's will
is dated at Nonacoicus, on August 17, 1689. The Judge himself was a member of the Third
Church of Christ in Boston, now known as the "Old South" church, where he was a constant
attendant on Sundays; and the minister at the time of the writing on the fly-leaf, was
the Rev. Samuel Willard, a former preacher at Groton and the son of Major Simon Willard.
All these circumstances, trivial in themselves, tend to show that the Indian name of the
place was familiar to Sewall. The farm was situated on the banks of the Nashua River,
in a neighborhood full of Indian traditions and associations. Major Willard's house was
the first dwelling burned by the savages, when the town of Groton was destroyed in the
spring of 1676.
My friend, George J. Burns, Esq., a lawyer of Ayer, who has passed his whole life in the
neighborhood of Nonacoicus, and is withal an accurate antiquary, thinks that the name was
owing to the natural conformation of the land. The following letter, written by him in
answer to one from me, gives a high degree of plausibility to his theory in the matter:
"Ayer, Mass., May 10, 1893.
30 Tremont Street, Boston.
My Dear Dr. Green,
Upon the east side of the Nashua River and just north of the mouth of the Nonacoicus
Brook, there is a very peculiar natural formation that could not have escaped the
attention of the Indians; and it was of sufficient importance, both as a landmark,
and as a post of observation commanding a view up and down the intervale, and rising
above the floods that periodically inundate the surrounding lands, to have received
a designation by them. While it is not alone the only "earthen pot" in this vicinity,
it is just the kind of a formation to which such a name would be particularly applicable.
It consists of a promontory about 500 feet in length, varying from 300 to 500 feet in
width, and protruding from the higher lands at the east in a succession of irregular
ridges or small hills, which surround or enclose various hollows or basins, some of which
contain water. During the last fifteen years I have often visited the place and wondered
at its physical peculiarities and I have tried to imagine what impression it made on the
natives. I consider it the most interesting and curious natural feature of the territory
called, "Nonacoicus," and I am strongly of the opinion that it gave rise to the Indian
name of the neighborhood.
Yours truly, George J. Burns."
p.388
WILSON
William Wilson m. Sarah Blood 1686; he d. 1745 aged 76; she
d. 1717 aged 56. His second wife, Hannah Price. He was
town-clerk, representative, captain and otherwise
distinguished. His children were Samuel, Sarah and Hannah.
WOOD
William Wood was the distinguished ancestor of this family
and came here in 1638 with his nephew, the Hon. Thomas
Flint.
From his connexions and other circumstances, he is supposed
to have been the acute author of a book entitled "New
England's Prospect." That author was the first one who
mentions the original name Musketaquid, either applied to
the place or the river in Concord. He died May 14, 1671
aged 89, leaving an only son, Michael and a daughter, Ruth,
the wife of Capt. Thomas Wheeler. Michael Wood d. May 13,
1674 having had: Abraham, Isaac, Thomson, Jacob, John and
Abigail who m. Stephen Hosmer. Of whom, Jacob m. Mary
Wheeler, 1697; he d. Oct 6, 1723, aged 40, having had Jacob,
Mary, Ephraim, Dorcas, Hannah, Millicent. Of these, Ephraim
m. Mary Buss; d. March 20, 1789 aged 88 and was father to
Ephraim, town-clerk, judge of the court of common pleas
etc., and grandfather to Daniel Wood now (1835) living. The
collateral branches of this family have been numerous.
The Hon. Ephraim Wood was born Aug 1, 1733 and d. April 8,
1814 in his 81st year. He was the son of Ephriam and grand-
son of Jacob Wood. He was bred a shoemaker, and had no
other advantages of education than what were afforded by the
very imperfect common schools of that day. Though he did
not possess what are popularly called brilliant talents, or
ardent feelings, he had a calm, considerate mind and sound
judgment, which peculiarly fitted him to act an important
part in the times in which it was his lot to live. As early
as 1771, he was chosen town-clerk, selectman, assessor and
overseer of the poor, and re-elected 27 years, and for much
of the spirit of those times which has come down to us as
matter of record, we are indebted to him, as this History
will fully show. He was one of the first justices apptd
by the Council after the secession from British authority,
and held the office during the remainder of his life. He was
also one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas. "In
him," says a notice published soon after his death, "were
united those qualities and virtues, which formed a character
at once amiable, useful, respectable, and religious.
Early in life he engaged in civil and public business, and
by a judicious and faithful discharge of duty acquired con-
fidence and reputation with his fellow-citizens and the
public. The American Revolution called into excercise his
active and vigorous powers; and as a magistrate and in
various departments he rendered important services to the
community. The rights and liberties of his country were
near his heart, and he was a warm and zealous defender of
them against all encroachments. He was a true disciple of
the great Washington, a friend to "liberty with order," and
firmly attached to the union of the States and the
constitutional independence of the individual States. In
domestic life, his dispostion and example were highly
amiable and worthy. As a Christian, he was devout and
humble, sincere and ardent. Having lived the life, he died
the death of the righteous."
WOODHOUSE
Henry Woodhouse, or Woodis, as his name was sometimes
written, came to Concord from London, England, about 1650;
freeman 1656. His farm, estimated at three hundred and
fifty acres, lay between the two rivers, and descended to
his son-in-law, Joseph Lee, whose posterity successively
held it for more than one hundred years. Joseph Barrett,
Esq., now (1835) occupies it. He died June 16, 1701; his
first wife, Ellen, d. 1693; his 2nd wife in 1717. He had one
son, who died young, and four daughters, b. between 1650
and 1662. Mary m. Joseph Lee; Hannah m. ____Cheney;
Milicent m. Joseph Estabrook; Sarah m. John Dakin; Elizabeth
m. Simon Davis.
WOOLLEY
Christopher Woolley m. Priscilla Woodell 1646; had several
children. He died Jan 28, 1701; she died 1674. His 2nd
wife, Mary How, d. Dec 26, 1695. His son Thomas d. Nov 18,
1726. Jonathan Woolley, (says the Bedford records) d. July
25, 1766 aged 61, "by a fall from a stone-wall, which killed
him in a minute."
WRIGHT
Edward Wright came to Concord about 1650; died Aug 28, 1691;
his wife, Elizabeth, d. Feb 15, 1690. Children: Nathan,
Martha, Sarah, Edward, Hannah, Peter, and Samuel. Of whom,
Peter, "a weaver" d. Jan 15, 1717 aged 53 and left a legacy
for the benefit of the poor of the town. Samuel d. Oct 1,
1741, aged 80; his wife, Sarah, d. 1758 aged 92; their son,
Joseph d. Oct 16, 1815, aged 94, grandfather to Anthony and
Nathan M. Wright, now (1835) living.
End - Appendix III - Early Families of Concord.
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth
History of Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
by Lemual Shattuck, 1835 - Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society.
Boston: Russell, Odiorne and Company. Concord: John Stacy, 1835.
INDEX OF THE HISTORY OF CONCORD
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Abbot, Hull 175, 178
Abbot, Joseph 343
Abbot, Obed 263, 257
Abbott, Moses, 110, 260
Abbott, Nehemiah 294
Adames, John 34
Adams, Abigail 284
Adams, Charles G. 240, 359
Adams, Daniel 51, 75, 169, 234, 315, 369
Adams, Elizabeth 362
Adams, Hannah 350
Adams, Henry 361
Adams, James 38, 349 361
Adams, Joel 291, 294, 312, 313, 347, 361, 380
Adams, John Quincy 361
Adams, Joseph 292, 305, 313, 315, 320, 350, 353, 359
Adams, Josiah, 231, 291
Adams, Love 305
Adams, Moses 188, 284, 285, 291, 354
Adams, Samuel 361
Adams, Solomon 291
Adams, Thomas 361
Adams, Timothy 325
Adams, Zabdiel 185, 306
Addington, Isaac, 358
Ahattawance, John 27
Allen, Benjamin 294
Allen, James 355
Allen, Phineas, 223, 229, 230
Allen, Thomas, 14
Allen, Wilkes 193
Ames, Fisher, 311
Ames, Jacob, 357
Andrews, Abraham 353, 358
Andrews, Benjamin, 218
Andrews, Issacher, 323, 327, 358
Andrews, John, 361
Andrews, Nehemiah, 327
Andros, Edmund, 66
Annursnuck, 197
Anthony, Richard, 355
Appleton, Nathaniel, 170, 304
Appleton, Rev. Mr., 262
Asten, Abiel, 67
Asten, Obadiah, 67
Atkins, Mary, 317
Atkinson, Rebecca, 374
Atkinson, Susannah, 361, 365
Atkinson, Thomas, 361
Austin, Daniel, 193
Austin, John, 95
Avery, John, 134
Ayer, Ebenezer, 67
Ayer, William, 67
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Bacon, Benjamin, 257, 269
Bacon, John, 257
Bacon, Jonas, 259
Bacon, Jonathan, 256, 257, 263, 271
Bacon, Joseph, 256
Bacon, Josiah, 257
Bacon, Michael, 257, 269
Bacon, Reuben, 271, 272, 273
Bacon, Samuel, 257
Bacon, Thomas, 257, 362
Bacon, Thompson, 272, 273
Bailey, Mary, 331
Baker, Amos, 38
Baker, Francis, 358
Baker, Thomas, 294
Baker, William, 37, 361
Baldwin, Cyrus C., 75, 171
Baldwin, Cyrus, 231
Ball, Benjamin, 352
Ball, Caleb, 362
Ball, John, 362
Ball, Jonathan, 168
Ball, Nathaniel, 37, 169, 234, 362
Ball, Nehemiah, 218, 229
Ball, Thomas B., 355
Ballard, Joseph, 91, 257, 272, 273
Bancroft, Amos, 222
Bancroft, Samuel, 88
Bancroft, Thaddeus, 349
Barber, Richard, 230
Barker, Abigail, 365
Barker, Daniel F., 286
Barker, Francis, 359, 362
Barker, John, 72, 73, 234, 362, 372, 385.
Barker, william, 72
Barnard, David, 289, 290
Barnard, John, 166, 169, 178
Barnes, John, 58, 73, 362
Barnes, Josiah, 223
Barnes, Oliver, 355
Barnes, Thomas, 70
Barns, Hannah, 108
Barret, Humphrey, 37, 45
Barret, John, 347
Barret, Joseph, 120
Barrett, Abel, 215, 216
Barrett, Amos, 140
Barrett, Benjamin 75, 222, 252, 377
Barrett, Charles, 380.
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Barrett, Colonel James, 104, 105, 106, 109, 111, 113
Barrett, Elizabeth, 382
Barrett, Humphrey, 98, 194, 215, 234, 235, 362, 381
Barrett, James, 77, 91, 92, 93, 97, 98, 110, 119, 121, 127,
142, 143, 183, 185, 234, 235, 236, 336, 349, 353, 355, 356, 357, 359, 363.
Barrett, John, 252
Barrett, Joseph, 38, 75, 145, 205, 229, 232, 234, 238, 328.
Barrett, Joshua, 252
Barrett, Mary, 370
Barrett, Captain Nathan, 110, 116, 228, 235, 347, 353, 357, 358, 359.
Barrett, Peter, 252
Barrett, Philip, 358
Barrett, Rebecca, 244, 380
Barrett, Samuel, 222, 347
Barrett, Stephen, 103, 109, 235, 358.
Barrett, Thomas, 77, 194, 234, 353, 356, 377, 380.
Barrett, Timothy, 73
Barron, Benjamin, 359
Barron, Elias, 67
Barron, John, 363
Barron, Oliver, 323
Barron, William A., 222
Bartlett, Benjamin Dixon, 142, 239
Bartlett, Dr., 219
Bartlett, John, 142
Bartlett, Josiah, 229, 239
Bartlett, Roger, 142
Bartlett, Samuel, 131, 134, 142, 237, 239.
Bascom, Ezekiel L., 231
Bateman, John, 117, 346
Bateman, Richard, 46
Bateman, Sarah, 264, 366
Bateman, Thomas, 17, 37, 363, 378.
Bateman, William, 363.
Bateman's Pond, 200
Bates, John, 252
Bates, Lydia, 370
Bates, Reuben, 252
Batman, Thomas, 34, 35
Beaton, John, 114, 216, 234, 364.
Beecher, Rev. Dr., 194, 195.
Beecher, Rev. Edward, 195
Beecher, Rev. Lyman, 195.
Beeman, Captain, 107
Beers, Richard, 40
Bellows, John, 363
Bemis, Amos, 259
Bemis, Jason, 356
Benjamin, Thomas, 206
Bennett, James, 363
Bernard, Lieut. Colonel Benjamin, 116
Bernicre, Ensign D., 337
Bigelow, Hartwell, 108
Bigelow, Jacob, 311
Bigelow, Mr. 208
Billings, Daniel 294, 364
Billings, Elizabeth, 381
Billings, John, 38, 45, 294, 364.
Billings, Jonathan, 71
Billings, Joseph, 294
Billings, Nathaniel, 38, 169, 294, 364.
Billings, Prudence, 375
Billings, Samuel, 294
Billings, Thomas, 73
Billings, Timothy, 294
Binney, John, 313
Blakeley, William, 69
Blanchard, Joseph, 72
Blanchard, Luther, 112, 116
Bliss, Daniel, 88, 96, 120, 178, 181, 188, 210.
Bliss, Mr. 179, 180, 181, 192.
Bliss, Phebe, 188
Bliss, Rev. Daniel, 74, 77, 166, 244.
Bliss, Samuel, 181
Bliss, Thomas, 181
Bliss, Thomas Theodore, 96
Blodget, Rebecca, 365
Blodget, Simeon, 261
Blodgett, Daniel, 385
Blood, Daniel Hartwell, 260
Blood, David, 322
Blood, Elizabeth, 366
Blood, Frederick, 327
Blood, Israel Mead, 259, 260
Blood, James, 17, 35, 37, 41, 194, 235, 364, 383.
Blood, John, 14, 37, 323, 364.
Blood, Jonathan, 322
Blood, Josiah, 323, 355, 362
Blood, Mary, 364, 368
Blood, Phineas, 322, 323, 327, 329.
Blood, Richard, 364.
Blood, Robert, 14, 37, 65, 275, 364.
Blood, Samuel, 355
Blood, Sarah, 388
Blood, Stephen, 98
Blood, Simon, 65, 325, 327
Blood, Thaddeus, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358.
Blood, Willard, 323
Blood, Zachariah, 70
Bohow, Benjamin, 42
Bohow, Sarah, 42
Bond, Abijah, 92, 234, 248.
Bond, Jonas, 201.
Bond, Joshua, 97, 116.
Bond, Nathan, 127, 248.
Bond, Samuel, 294, 295, 303.
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Boon, Mr., 57
Bosworth, Benjamin, 44
Botany, 199
Bowes, Nicholas, 261, 263, 264.
Bowes, Rev. Mr., 72
Bowman, Ebenezer, 344
Bowman, Francis, 201
Bowman, Jonas, 257
Bowstree, William, 364
Brabrook, Benjamin, 353, 358
Brabrook, Thomas, 364
Bradstreet, Simon, 166
Brattle, Thomas, 235
Bray, James, 355
Breed, Nathaniel, 358
Brewer, Daniel, 73
Brewer, Samuel, 72
Bridge, Ebenezer, 82, 188, 231
Bridge, John, 344, 353, 355, 358.
Bridge, Josiah, 188
Bridge, Nathaniel, 222
Bridge, Rev. Mr., 186
Bridges, Margaret, 189
Briggs, Charles, 231, 331
Brignell, Martha, 384
Brobrook, Joseph, 286
Broclebank, Captain, 58
Brook, Isaac, 37
Brooke, Thomas, 18, 34, 35, 36, 39, 45, 203, 214, 234, 235, 317, 318, 364, 365.
Brooks, Asa, 142, 228, 235, 358.
Brooks, Caleb, 37, 361, 365.
Brooks, Daniel, 72, 234, 281, 291, 295, 318, 365.
Brooks, Dorothy, 379
Brooks, Ebenezer, 295, 365.
Brooks, Eleazer, 82, 91, 106, 300, 307, 308, 312, 318, 353, 354, 356.
Brooks, Ephraim, 73
Brooks, Esther, 387
Brooks, Gershom, 45, 365.
Brooks, Governor, 114
Brooks, Grace, 381
Brooks, Hannah, 371
Brooks, Hugh, 234, 295
Brooks, James, 294
Brooks, Job, 295, 318, 359.
Brooks, John, 247, 281, 285, 365.
Brooks, Jonas, 145, 289, 290.
Brooks, Jonathan, 72
Brooks, Joseph, 294, 303, 311, 317.
Brooks, Joshua, 37, 45, 71, 234, 294, 295, 303, 308, 312, 313, 315, 316, 317, 318, 365.
Brooks, Mary, 214
Brooks, Nathan, 174, 222, 230, 231, 236, 237, 238, 316.
Brooks, Noah, 42, 234, 277, 365.
Brooks, Paul, 289
Brooks, Peter C., 365
Brooks, Samuel, 247, 295.
Brooks, Seth, 122.
Brooks, William, 315.
Brown, Aaron, 145.
Brown, Abishai, 98, 121, 234, 239, 352, 353, 355, 356.
Brown, Benjamin, 234, 294, 303, 308.
Brown, Boaz, 38, 44, 73, 365.
Brown, Cotton, 304.
Brown, Daniel, 72, 294, 355.
Brown, David, 92, 105, 110, 121, 123, 131, 235, 357, 358.
Brown, Deacon, 185.
Brown, Eli, 228.
Brown, Ephraim, 37, 183, 194, 234, 320.
Brown, Ezekiel, 72.
Brown, Jabez, 45, 353.
Brown, Jacob, 235, 355, 357, 358.
Brown, James, 345, 355.
Brown, John, 143, 162, 222, 227, 252, 304, 347.
Brown, Jonas, 112, 116, 354.
Brown, Joseph, 303.
Brown, Josiah, 295.
Brown, Mary, 371, 376.
Brown, Moses, 315.
Brown, Nathan, 294, 303.
Brown, Nicholas, 72.
Brown, Reuben, 99, 103, 104, 114, 117, 143.
Brown, Reuben, Jr., 194, 228.
Brown, Roger, 140, 143, 227, 228, 235.
Brown, Ruth, 377, 382.
Brown, Samuel, 72, 252.
Brown, Solomon, 102, 341.
Brown, Thomas, 38, 72, 73, 189, 223, 233, 234, 280, 289, 323, 365, 377.
Brown, William, 227.
Brown, Zachariah, 112.
Brown, Zechariah, 350.
Bryant, Chandler, 358.
Bryant, Joseph, 355.
Bryant, Orpah, 209.
Bryant, Reuben, 206.
Buckly, Mr., 18.
Buckminster, Captain, 70.
Bugbee, Abigail, 382.
Bulkeley, Charles, 72, 241.
Bulkeley, Dorothy, 243.
Bulkeley, Edward, 36, 38, 50, 59, 153, 157, 161, 211, 241, 242, 382.
Bulkeley, Gershom, 241
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Bulkeley, Grace, 37
Bulkeley, Jane Allen, 160, 371.
Bulkeley, John, 19, 240, 241, 242.
Bulkeley, Joseph, 66, 242.
Bulkeley, Peter, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 22, 31, 43, 50, 65, 148, 152, 157, 165, 235,
237, 240, 241, 275, 387.
Bulkeley, Rebecca, 342, 376.
Bulkeley, Robert, 157.
Bulkeley, Stephen, 241.
Burbank, Sullivan, 143.
Burgess, Thomas, 367.
Burke, Richard, 44.
Burr, Samuel, 230, 232.
Burrows, William, 89, 355, 357.
Burying Grounds, 208.
Buss, Hannah, 386.
Buss, Joseph, 377.
Buss, Sargent, 35.
Buss, William, 36, 37, 46, 367, 377.
Busse, William, 152.
Butler, Joseph, 347, 348, 352, 357.
Butler, Samuel, 35.
Butt, Edward, 355.
Buttrick, Abigail, 371.
Buttrick, Amos, 354.
Buttrick, Ephraim, 252.
Buttrick, John, 44, 103, 110, 121, 127, 143, 227, 228, 234, 235, 352, 356, 357, 366.
Buttrick, Colonel Jonas, 105, 106, 111, 145, 228, 365.
Buttrick, Jonathan, 72, 179, 320, 321.
Buttrick, Joseph, 58, 71.
Buttrick, Joshua, 37, 228.
Buttrick, Major, 111.
Buttrick, Nathan, 323, 347.
Buttrick, Oliver, 356.
Buttrick, Samuel, 44, 72, 234, 322, 366.
Buttrick, William, 7, 33, 37, 44, 352, 365.
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Cady, Pomp, 355.
Capen, Sarah, 331.
Cargill, Hugh, 215.
Carrington, Edward, 239.
Carter, Lieut., 60.
Carter, Nathaniel, 72.
Chafin, Robert, 89.
Chamberlain, 372.
Chamberlain, John, 67.
Chamberlain, Mr., 271.
Chambers, Charles, 317.
Chambers, James, 257.
Chandler, Deacon, 224.
Chandler, James, 91, 98, 234.
Chandler, John, 344, 367.
Chandler, Joseph, 194, 234, 347.
Chandler, Joseph C., 367.
Chandler, Samuel, 72, 75, 234, 236, 277, 279.
Charlestown Bridge, 204.
Chase, Ebenezer, 329.
Chase, Heber, 222.
Chauncy, Rev. Dr., 241.
Chauncy, Sarah, 241.
Cheaver, William, 58.
Cheever, Daniel, 247, 256, 263, 367.
Cheever, David, 97.
Cheever, Israel, 247.
Cheever, Mr., 95.
Cheney, John M., 230, 232, 238.
Cheney, John Milton, 252.
Chesley, Joseph, 352.
Choat, Mr., 66.
Church, John H., 331.
Churchill, Jesse, 228.
Clark, Benjamin, 249, 367.
Clark, Daniel, 235.
Clark, Hannah, 372.
Clark, Jeremiah, 294, 303.
Clark, Lucy, 265.
Clark, Peter, 249.
Clark, Rev. Mr., 101, 181.
Clark, Samuel, 367.
Clark, Thomas, 61, 183.
Cleaveland, Rev. Mr., 286.
Cleisby, Joseph, 357, 359.
Cobs, John, 352.
Codman Farm, 308.
Codman, John, 307, 318.
Cogswell, Emerson, 353, 357.
Colburn, Benjamin, 256, 257.
Colburn, James, 227, 228.
Colburn, Nathaniel, 71, 179.
Colburn, Widow, 230.
Cole, Abraham, 316.
Cole, Daniel, 320, 355, 358.
Cole, Rev. Jonathan, 193.
Cole, Joseph Green, 316.
Coleman, Rev. Benjamin, 244.
Coleman, Mary, 244.
Comy, Daniel, 58, 367.
Conant, Abraham, 290.
Conant, Andrew, 94, 235, 358, 367.
Conant, Eli, 359.
Conant, Ezra, 249.
Conant, Joel, 377.
Conant, Jonathan, 72.
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Conant, Lot, 367.
Conant, Mary, 294.
Conant, Roger C., 367.
Conaway, Peter, 42, 52.
Concord River, 200.
Convers, James, 272.
Convers, Josiah, 272.
Cook, Joseph, 44.
Cook, Samuel, 265, 304.
Cook, William, 169, 178, 179, 184, 283, 367.
Coolidge, Elizabeth, 375.
Cooper, Benjamin, 351.
Cooper, Mary, 378.
Cooper, Rachel, 351.
Cope, Henry, 69.
Corbet, John, 257.
Corey, Hannah, 294.
Corey, William, 72.
Corneil, John, 355.
Coslin, William, 367.
Cotton, Rev. John, 165, 170, 367.
Cotton, Mary, 165.
Cotton, Mr., 148.
Cotton, Rev. Seaborn, 165.
Court Houses, 207.
Coverly, Nathaniel, 208.
Cowdry, Susanna, 307.
Cragin, John, 73.
Crane, Benjamin, 45.
Cray, Daniel, 98.
Crosby, Michael, 261, 269.
Crosby, Timothy, 260.
Cuming, Alexander, 239.
Cuming, John, 73, 75, 77, 121, 123, 128, 183, 192, 216, 235, 239, 253, 254, 356, 357, 358.
Cuming, Robert, 253.
Curtis, Ephraim, 49, 321.
Curtis, Jonathan, 357.
Cushing, Jacob, 185.
Cushing, Thomas, 336.
Cutler, Ebenezer, 294, 303, 312.
Cutting, John Ruggles, 292.
Cutting, William, 292.
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Dakin, Thomas, 34.
Dakin, Amos, 380.
Dakin, Deacon, 169, 180.
Dakin, John, 169, 368.
Dakin, Joseph, 194, 234.
Dakin, Samuel, 73, 294, 303, 380.
Dakin, Simon, 234, 321.
Dakin, Thomas, 38, 367.
Dana, Josiah, 188.
Dana, Samuel, 231.
Dandley, Cornelius, 257.
Dane, Thomas, 35.
Danforth, Benjamin, 257.
Danforth, Jonathan, 56.
Danforth, Samuel, 20, 86.
Danforth, Thomas, 7, 8, 44, 165.
Darby, Amos, 355.
Darby, Joseph, 44.
Darby, Thomas, 44, 354.
Darling, John, 355.
Davis, Abel, 355.
Davis, Abraham, 355.
Davis, Daniel, 207, 256, 263, 355, 368.
Davis, Deliverance, 72.
Davis, Dolor, 367, 368.
Davis, Ebenezer, 268.
Davis, Eleazer, 67, 263.
Davis, Elizabeth, 375.
Davis, Gardner, 253.
Davis, Gershom, 72.
Davis, Isaac, 110, 111, 112, 116, 228, 282.
Davis, James, 368.
Davis, John, 253, 289.
Davis, Josiah, 38, 67, 222, 232, 258, 358.
Davis, Moses, 196, 206.
Davis, Nathan, 290.
Davis, Ruth, 372.
Davis, Samuel, 5, 298, 290, 368.
Davis, Simon, 49, 66, 220, 235, 236, 238, 289, 364, 368.
Davis, Stephen, 82, 256, 257, 258, 260, 263, 269, 273.
Davis, Thomas, 94, 98, 112, 235, 321, 350.
Davis, Zachariah, 73.
Dawes, William, 101.
D'Bernicre, Ensign, 96, 107.
Dean, Daniel, 38, 369, 384.
Dean, Joseph, 37, 256, 372.
Dean, Mary, 381.
Dean, Thaddeus, 260.
Dean, Thomas, 369.
Demond, Rev. Elijah, 195, 307.
Denison, Daniel, 61.
Dennis, Hiram, 253.
Dennis, Mr., 202.
Dennis, Rodney G., 308.
Dennis, Samuel, 3, 38, 253.
Derby, John, 336.
de Sena, Garcia, 326.
Devens, Andrew, 31.
Devens, Goodwife, 60.
Dickinson, David, 329
Diggs, William, 356.
Dill, Peter, 369.
Dinsmore, Othniel, 222.
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Dinsmore, Thomas, 263.
Dix, Benjamin, 231.
Dix, Jonas, 336.
Dix, Jonathan, 88.
Dodd, John, 71.
Dodson, James, 257.
Dogget, Thomas, 369.
Don Maria Bay, 245.
Doublet, Sarah, 32.
Doublet, Tom, 52.
Dowdy, George, 369.
Draper, Adam, 369.
Draper, Lydia, 377.
Draper, Nathaniel, 355.
Draper, Roger, 15, 369.
Draper, William, 346.
Dudley, Abigail, 189, 209.
Dudley, Francis, 369.
Dudley, James, 73.
Dudley, John, 369.
Dudley, Joseph, 50, 242, 359, 369.
Dudley, Josiah, 253.
Dudley, Paul, 204.
Dudley, Samuel, 369.
Dudley, Thomas, 13, 166.
Dudley, Thomas D., 369.
Dunbar, Asa, 267.
Dunster, Elizabeth, 387.
Durant, Henry, 292.
Durant, Isaac, 344.
Duren, Jonas, 259.
Dutton, Samuel, 257, 355.
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Eager, Zerubabel, 75.
Eames, Thomas, 51.
Eastabrook, Robert, 72.
Eaton, Peter, 331.
Eaton, William, 73.
Eckels, Hannah, 365.
Edgel, Benjamin, 353.
Edgel, Simon, 353.
Edmans, Joshua, 33.
Edmonds, Joshua, 369.
Edmonds, Mary, 381.
Edmonds, Samuel, 369.
Edmonds, Walter, 17, 369.
Edwards, Abraham, 369.
Edwards, John, 289, 290, 369.
Edwards, Nathaniel, 284.
Edwards, Robert, 369.
Edwards, Samuel, 378.
Eliot, Jacob, 59.
Eliot, John, 20, 24, 26.
Eliot, Rev. Mr., 50.
Emerson, 369.
Emerson, Charles Chauncy, 250.
Emerson, Daniel, 181, 183.
Emerson, Edward, 186.
Emerson, Edward Bliss, 250.
Emerson, John, 187, 266.
Emerson, Joseph, 162, 184, 186, 187.
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 188, 193, 250.
Emerson, Rev. Mr., 94, 244.
Emerson, William, 91, 93, 105, 162, 184, 187, 250, 340, 352, 354.
Emmons, Nathaniel, 329.
Endecott, Governor, 152.
Engoldsbey, Ebenezer, 43.
Estabrook, 370.
Estabrook, Abraham, 163.
Estabrook, Benjamin, 243.
Estabrook, Daniel, 371.
Estabrook, Joseph, 161, 162, 163, 214, 243.
Estabrook, Samuel, 73, 163, 243.
Estabrook, Thomas, 163.
Evarts, Jeremiah, 370.
Evarts, John, 370.
Evarts, Judah, 370.
Everett, Edward, 231, 334.
Everett, Stevens, 222.
Eyre, John, 43.
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Fairbank, Jonas, 382.
Fairhaven Hill, 199.
Fiarhaven Pond, 200.
Farley, George F., 222, 230.
Farmer, John, 240, 314.
Farnsworth, Benjamin, 382.
Farrar, Abel, 73.
Farrar, George, 234, 247, 277, 295, 314, 316, 362, 370.
Farrar, Henry, 370.
Farrar, Humphrey, 316.
Farrar, Jacob, 67, 370.
Farrar, James, 308.
Farrar, John, 315, 370.
Farrar, Jonathan, 105.
Farrar, Joseph, 67, 314, 316, 370.
Farrar, Mary, 378.
Farrar, Samuel, 82, 91, 110, 122, 130, 234, 294, 295, 300, 305, 308, 312, 314, 315,
353, 356, 358, 359.
Farrar, Stephen, 314.
Farrar, Timothy, 311, 314.
Farrar, William, 316.
Farrer, Jonathan, 347.
Farweles, Henry, 34.
Farwell, Henry, 152, 370.
Farwell, John, 37.
Farwell, Josiah, 67.
Fasset, Benjamin, 257.
Fassett, John, 234, 256, 257, 272, 273, 277.
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Fassett, Josiah, 256, 257, 263.
Fassett, Nathaniel, 370.
Fassett, Peter, 257.
Faulkner, Ammiruhammah, 292.
Faulkner, Edmond, 292.
Faulkner, Francis, 82, 91, 281, 283, 284, 286, 289, 290, 353.
Faulkner, John, 292.
Faulkner, Luther, 291.
Faulkner, Paul, 292.
Faulkner, Sarah, 290.
Faulkner, William Emerson, 291.
Faulkner, Winthrop, 290.
Fay, Jonathan, 229, 237, 251, 382.
Fay, Mr., 195.
Fay, Samuel Phillips Prescott, 251.
Fay, Thomas, 355.
Fay, Warren, 194.
Fessenden, Thomas, 338, 346, 358.
Fessenden, Thomas G., 231.
Field, Rev. Joseph, 193.
Fifty Acre Brook, 202.
First Academy, 208.
First Jail, 207.
Fisher, George, 195.
Fiske, Elijah, 312, 313, 316.
Fiske, George, 316.
Fiske, Jonathan, 353, 359.
Fiske, Luke, 231, 232.
Fiske, Thomas, 316.
Fitch, Benjamin, 257.
Fitch, Jeremiah, 261.
Fitch, Joseph, 257.
Fitch, Moses, 269.
Fitch, Samuel, 256, 263, 273.
Fitch, Zach., 257.
Flagg, Eleazer, 75.
Flagg, Experience, 362.
Flagg, John, 73.
Fletcher, Aaron, 327.
Fletcher, Daniel, 73, 281, 289.
Fletcher, Francis, 37, 370, 386.
Fletcher, James, 72.
Fletcher, John, 289.
Fletcher, Joseph, 277, 285, 369.
Fletcher, Luke, 370.
Fletcher, Robert, 17, 18, 152, 370.
Fletcher, Samuel, 234, 370.
Fletcher, Thomas, 71.
Fletcher, Widow S., 328.
Fletcher, William, 370.
Fletcher, William, 320.
Flint, Abel, 315.
Flint, Abigail, 163.
Flint, Edward, 227, 303, 371.
Flint, Ephraim, 38, 162, 236, 246, 303, 309, 312, 315, 371.
Flint Farm, 246.
Flint, Henry, 358, 371.
Flint, John, 37, 41, 45, 47, 59, 70, 75, 77, 79, 82, 185, 233, 234, 235, 246, 280, 371.
Flint, Mr., 19.
Flint, Nehemiah, 143, 227.
Flint, Thomas, 9, 15, 19, 24, 235, 236, 371, 388.
Flynt, Edward, 294.
Flynt, Ephraim, 294.
Folsom, George, 222.
Forbes, Abner, 222.
Forbes, Eli, 188.
Ford, John, 353.
Fort Pond Brook, 201.
Foster, Agnes, 329.
Foster, Dr., 352.
Foster, Dwight, 293.
Foster, E., 305.
Foster, Edmund, 231.
Fowle, George, 19, 371.
Fowle, John, 382.
Fox, Corporal, 227.
Fox, Eliphalet, 37, 371, 386.
Fox, John, 145, 215, 277.
Foxe, Thomas, 152, 371.
Francis, Rev. Convers, 193.
Freeman, Joseph, 44.
Freeman, Samuel, 336.
French, Jonathan, 256.
French, Joseph, 234, 256, 263, 372.
French, Nathaniel, 358, 359.
French, R., 37.
French, Reuben, 38.
French, Sargeant, 227.
Frisbie, Levi, 222.
Frissil, William, 372.
Frye, Jonathan, 67.
Fullam, Francis, 201.
Fullam, Jacob, 67.
Fuller, Abraham, 88.
Fuller, Elisha, 238.
Fuller, Elizabeth, 369.
Fuller, Timothy, 238.
Fuller, William, 19, 372.
Furbish, Abel, 289.
Furbish, James, 222.
Furbish, Paul, 327.
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Gage, General, 115, 116.
Gage, Robert, 294.
Gallap, Antil, 89.
Gamlin, Robert, 372.
Gannet, Thomas B., 193.
Gardner, Bela, 290.
Gardner, Dr., 272.
Gardner, Henry, 88, 92, 108.
Gardner, Rev. John, 167, 178, 179, 184, 283.
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Gardner, Mr., 108.
Gardner, Samuel, 58.
Garfield, Abraham, 347.
Garfield, John, 294, 303.
Garfield, Thomas, 294, 303.
Gates, Luke, 309.
Gates, Thomas, 44.
Gee, Joshua, 170.
Gerry, Elbridge, 98, 336.
Gibbs, Henry, 244.
Gibbs, Mercy, 244.
Gilbert, Colonel, 72.
Gill, Moses, 98.
Gilson, Joseph, 67.
Gobble, Abigail, 369.
Gobble, Daniel, 63, 372.
Gobble, John, 45.
Gobble, Stephen, 62.
Gobble, Thomas, 38, 372.
Goffe, David, 69.
Goffe, John, 67.
Goldsberry, John, 331.
Goodnow, Jane, 366.
Goodnow, Peter, 290.
Goodnow, Ruth, 378.
Goodwin, Hersey Bradford, 229.
Goodwin, Lucretia Watson, 193.
Goodwin, Mr., 193.
Gookin, Daniel, 8, 44, 61.
Gookin, Major, 50.
Goose Pond, 200.
Gouch, William, 69.
Gould, Benjamin, 356.
Gould, Lieutenant Edward Thornton, 107, 112, 116, 338, 350.
Gould, Henry, 71.
Gove, Charles F., 314.
Gove, John, 294, 303, 308, 314.
Gove, Jonathan, 294, 303, 314.
Graves, John, 152.
Great River, 200.
Greaves, Sarah, 364.
Green, Asa, 325, 353, 356.
Green, Cyrus, 327.
Green, Eleazer, 382.
Green, Isaac, 344.
Green, Isaiah, 327.
Green, James, 327.
Green, John, 93, 320, 322, 327, 329, 330, 372.
Green, Jonathan, 163.
Green, Leonard, 327.
Green, Mr., 195.
Green, Nathan, 327, 372.
Green, Samuel, 194, 195, 207, 327, 372.
Green, Zaccheus, 322, 325, 327, 372.
Greene, John, 94.
Greenough, William, 285.
Griffin, Richard, 17, 19, 152, 194, 235, 372.
Grimer, William, 344.
Grimes, Jonathan, 257.
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Hadley, John, 303.
Hadlock, John, 372.
Hagar, Micah, 345.
Hager, Ezekiel, 358.
Hager, William, 295.
Hall, Andrew, 259.
Hall, David, 170, 171, 382.
Hall, Lieutenant Edward, 116.
Hall, Isaac, 359.
Hall, Samuel, 44.
Hall, Stephen, 44, 368.
Hall, Willard, 169.
Hall, William, 372.
Halsted, William, 372.
Hamilton, John, 373.
Hamlen, Hannibal, 293.
Hammond, Charles, 228.
Hancock, Ebenezer, 167.
Hancock, John, 91, 261, 262, 302, 303, 304.
Hancock, John 129, 165, 166, 178.
Handell, Stephen, 45.
Handley, John, 289.
Hanley, Charles, 358.
Hapgood, Ephraim, 82, 91, 281.
Hapgood, Shadrach, 44.
Hapgood, Sydrach, 44.
Harding, Rev. Sewall, 195, 307.
Hardy, Ebenezer, 259.
Hardy, Richard, 373.
Harrington, Daniel, 342, 344, 356.
Harrington, Henry, 257.
Harrington, John, 344.
Harrington, Levi, 345.
Harrington, Moses, 344.
Harrington, Thaddeus, 344.
Harrington, Thomas, 344.
Harrington, Timothy, 178.
Harris, George, 372.
Harris, Jonathan, 72, 73, 322.
Hartshorn, Ebenezer, 183, 239.
Hartshorn, Mrs., 230
Hartshorn, Thomas, 208, 239.
Hartwell, Amos, 269.
Hartwell, Elizabeth, 216.
Hartwell, Ephraim, 234, 295, 315, 373.
Hartwell, Jonas, 315.
Hartwell, Joseph, 257, 258.
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Hartwell, Mr., 115.
Hartwell, Rebecca, 373.
Hartwell, Samuel, 270, 354, 373, 386.
Hartwell, Stephen, 257.
Hartwell, Timothy, 257.
Hartwell, William, 35, 37, 45, 261, 263, 273.
Harvard Professors, 120.
Harwood, John, 67.
Harwood, Nathaniel, 373.
Hassell, Joseph, 373.
Hastings, Elizabeth, 364.
Hastings, Samuel, 345.
Hastings, William, 257.
Haughthorn, Capt., 59.
Haven, Jason, 188.
Haven, Jason, 185.
Haven, Joseph, 88.
Hawley, Thomas, 58.
Hayden, Richard, 359.
Hayden, William, 312, 313, 364.
Haynes, Aaron, 110.
Haynes, John, 44.
Haynes, Walter, 57.
Hayward, Abigail, 373.
Hayward, Abijah, 289.
Hayward, Ann, 372.
Hayward, Benjamin, 286.
Hayward, Danforth, 352.
Hayward, Ebenezer, 374.
Hayward, George, 36, 38, 44, 373.
Hayward, James, 115, 116.
Hayward, John, 44, 71, 82, 110, 228, 373.
Hayward, Joseph, 91, 281, 284, 289, 373.
Hayward, Mary, 372, 387.
Hayward, Samuel, 281, 284, 285.
Haywood, Joseph, 45, 290, 373.
Headley, John, 294.
Headly, Thomas, 344.
Heald, Alexander, 71.
Heald, Amos, 71, 194, 294, 364.
Heald, Cyrus, 327.
Heald, Daniel, 89.
Heald, Gershom, 44, 374.
Heald, Isaac, 44.
Heald, Israel, 44.
Heald, John, 37, 66, 110, 234, 284, 285, 353, 356, 358, 374.
Heald, Jonas, 140.
Heald, Jonathan, 324, 327.
Heald, Mary, 381.
Heald, Rebecca, 329.
Heald, Samuel, 230, 321, 324, 327, 353, 354, 358.
Heald, Thomas, 228, 237, 291, 327.
Heald, Timothy, 73, 327.
Heald, Widow R., 37, 328.
Heartwell, Amos, 273.
Heaward, Georg, 35.
Heaward, George, 39.
Hedge, Frederick H., 193.
Henchman, D., 60.
Henchman, Thomas, 31, 47, 275.
Heyden, William, 37.
Heywood, Abel B., 37, 215, 228, 362.
Heywood, Abel B., 104.
Heywood, Abiel, 222, 229, 230, 232, 234, 235, 237, 239, 249, 374.
Heywood, Deacon, 180.
Heywood, Dr., 105, 207.
Heywood, Edward, 352, 353.
Heywood, Elizabeth, 373.
Heywood, John, 38, 163, 194, 234, 374, 385.
Heywood, Jonas, 71, 91, 92, 97, 98, 119, 121, 131, 233, 234, 356, 357, 358, 359.
Heywood, Jonathan, 70, 98.
Heywood, Mrs., 114.
Heywood, Rebecca, 378.
Heywood, Samuel, 75, 168, 194, 201, 215, 233, 234, 277.
Higginson, Elizabeth, 244.
Hildreth, Benjamin Warren, 251.
Hildreth, Ephraim, 44.
Hildreth, Frederick, 142.
Hildreth, Jane, 383.
Hildreth, Jonathan, 235.
Hildreth, Richard, 223.
Hildreth, William, 237.
Hill Burying Grounds, 208.
Hill, Samuel, 75.
Hitchcock, Gad, 185.
Hoar, Benjamin, 71.
Hoar, Ebenezer Rockwood, 253.
Hoar, Elizabeth, 382.
Hoar, Daniel, 247, 374, 384.
Hoar, Isaac, 183, 227.
Hoar, John, 51, 52, 71, 237, 347, 374.
Hoar, Jonathan, 72, 73, 247.
Hoar, Leonard, 312, 374.
Hoar, Leonard H., 375.
Hoar, Mary, 372.
Hoar, Nathaniel Pierce, 316.
Hoar, Samuel, 110, 130, 143, 145, 222, 229, 253, 300, 309, 312, 313, 315, 316, 334, 353,
354, 358, 375.
Hoar, Samuel, Jr., 238.
Hoar, Timothy, 357.
Hobart, Nehemiah, 164.
Hobart, Shebuel, 382.
Hobbs, Humphrey, 71.
Hobbs, Matthew, 353, 354, 358.
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Hobby, Richard, 359.
Hobby, William, 175, 178.
Hodgman, John, 355.
Hodgman, Thomas, 357.
Holbrook, Captain, 59.
Holden, Silas, 43, 47, 384.
Holden, Tilly, 355.
Holdridge, Richard, 44.
Holman, Colonel, 283.
Holman, Silas, 222.
Holmes, Rev. Dr., 21.
Holt, Joshua, 259.
Holyoke, Edward, 163.
Hooker, Rev. Mr., 150.
Hopkins, Thomas, 58.
Hosmer, Abigail, 373.
Hosmer. Abner, 112, 116.
Hosmer, Amos, 73, 353, 355, 358.
Hosmer, Daniel, 354.
Hosmer, Deacon Cyrus, 105, 194, 224, 252.
Hosmer, Elijah, 73.
Hosmer, George Washington, 252.
Hosmer, Hannah, 373.
Hosmer, James, 35, 38, 58, 73, 152, 375.
Hosmer, John, 47, 271, 344, 375.
Hosmer, Jonathan, 281, 285, 289, 375.
Hosmer, Joseph, 91, 92, 98, 106, 110, 111, 119, 121, 126, 131, 132, 147, 227, 236, 237,
350, 359.
Hosmer, Josiah, 179.
Hosmer, Mary, 373, 384.
Hosmer, Prudence, 375.
Hosmer, Reuben, 73.
Hosmer, Rufus, 230, 231, 251.
Hosmer, Samuel, 353, 359.
Hosmer, Sarah, 374.
Hosmer, Silas, 286.
Hosmer, Simon, 289, 290.
Hosmer, Stephen, 71, 72, 77, 179, 210, 234, 280, 321, 347, 358, 375.
Hosmer, Stephen, Jr., 234.
Hosmer, Thomas, 98, 375.
Hosmer, Titus, 375.
Hosmer, William, 347.
Hough, Atherton, 14.
Hough, Samuel, 160.
Houghton, Hannah, 370.
Houghton, John, 370.
Houston, James, 257.
How, Cyprian, 354, 358.
How, Ezekiel, 110.
How, James, 370.
How, Mary, 370.
How, Nathaniel, 143.
How, Phineas, 229, 230.
How, William, 89, 376.
Howard, Danforth, 73.
Howe, James, 222.
Howe, Thomas, 75.
Hubbard, Cyrus, 227, 235.
Hubbard, Deacon, 3, 202, 205.
Hubbard, Eb., 37.
Hubbard, Ebenezer, 98, 175, 185, 206, 234, 249.
Hubbard, Elizabeth, 374.
Hubbard, Isaac, 98, 121, 140, 359.
Hubbard, Jonathan, 234, 376.
Hubbard, Joseph, 71, 243, 376.
Hubbard, Joshua, 234.
Hubbard, Lucy, 361.
Hubbard, Mary, 368.
Hubbard, Thomas, 98, 194, 235, 243, 353, 358, 376.
Hull, Stephen, 331.
Hunt, Captain, 205.
Hunt, Ebenezer, 294.
Hunt, Elizabeth, 362.
Hunt, Francis, 196, 230.
Hunt, Humphrey, 14, 363, 376.
Hunt, Jeremiah, 357.
Hunt, John, 75.
Hunt, Joseph, 222, 229, 239, 248, 352, 354, 376.
Hunt, Nehemiah, 45, 227, 235, 376.
Hunt, Mrs. Rebecca, 209.
Hunt, Reuben, 209, 235, 356, 359.
Hunt, Samuel, 38, 243, 280.
Hunt, Deacon Simeon, 110, 183, 184, 188, 194, 234, 236, 283, 289, 353, 354, 356, 372, 376.
Hunt, Thaddeus, 355.
Hunt, William, 17, 376.
Hunter, John, 61.
Hunting, Captain, 58.
Hurd, Ann, 142.
Hurd, Benjamin, 239.
Hurd, Dr. 47.
Hurd, Isaac, 145, 229, 239, 355.
Hurd, Thomas, 110.
Hurlburt, Rufus, 285.
Hurlbut, Rufus, 307.
Hutchins, Eleakin, 327.
Hutchins, Thomas, 130.
Hutchinson, Benjamin, 257.
Hutchinson, Captain, 63.
Hutchinson, Edward, 48.
Hutchinson, Francis, 376.
Hutchinson, John, 238.
Hutchinson, Mr., 238.
Hutchinson, Nathaniel, 327.
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Ingraham, Duncan, 132, 145, 192.
403.
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Jack, John, 210.
Jackson, John, 295.
Jackson, Joseph, 185.
Jacobs, John, 327, 330, 355, 356, 358.
Jameson, Matthew, 355.
Jarvis, Charles, 252.
Jarvis, Deacon, 105, 206, 224.
Jarvis, Edward, 222.
Jarvis, Francis, 145, 194, 214, 228, 229, 252.
Javis, Dr., 199.
Jeffrey, Silence, 243.
Jefts, John, 67.
Jehojakin, 7, 8, 9.
Jenks, Joseph, 43.
Jenners, David, 355.
Jethro, 8.
Jewett, Thomas, 326.
Johnson, Ichabod, 67.
Johnson, John, 259.
Johnson, Josiah, 67, 88.
Johnson, Noah, 67.
Johnson, Rufus, 259.
Jones, Aaron, 289.
Jones, Captain, 108.
Jones, David S., 309.
Jones, Dorcas, 367.
Jones, Eliphalet, 154.
Jones, Elisha, 98, 356, 358.
Jones, Elizabeth, 367.
Jones, Elnathan, 32, 97, 234, 362, 380.
Jones, Ephraim, 72, 75, 108, 233, 234, 236, 275, 353, 373, 377.
Jones, John, 5, 7, 8, 16, 37, 39, 148, 152, 153, 168, 234, 240, 243, 321, 376, 377.
Jones, Josiah, 67.
Jones, Mr., 18.
Jones, Ruth, 365.
Jones, Samuel, 32, 98, 227, 234, 250, 275, 278, 353, 357, 358, 377.
Jones, Sarah, 374.
Jones, Silas, 288.
Jones, Thomas, 98, 234, 347.
Jones, Timothy, 130.
Jones, William, 142, 222, 237, 250.
Josselyn, Mr. John, 196.
Judgson, Goodman, 206.
Judson, William, 377.
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Kehonowsqua, 30.
Kelley, Lieutenant, 112.
Kendall, Jacob, 263.
Kendall, James, D.D., 193, 272.
Kerley, William, 44.
Kether, Goodwife, 60.
Kettenanet, Job, 51.
Kettle, Cesar, 357.
Keyes, John, 205, 229, 230, 232, 237, 238.
Keyes, Mr., 114.
Keyes, Rebecca, 293.
Kibby, Samuel, 323.
Kidder, Amos, 328.
Kidder, Benjamin, 67, 257, 261, 263.
Kies, solomon, 67.
Killock, Timothy, 357.
King, Abigail, 369.
King, Charles, 242.
King James II, 242.
Kingsbury, Enoch, 358.
Kittredge, Dr., 272.
Kittridge, Jonathan, 67.
Kittridge, Paul C., 290.
Knight, Jonathan, 275.
Knowlton, John, 72.
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Lakin, Isaac, 67.
Lamont, John, 353.
Lampson, Eben, 70.
Lampson, Ebenezer, 294.
Lampson, Timothy, 295.
Lamson, Lot, 358, 359.
Lamson, Samuel, 353.
Lane, David, 271.
Lane, James, 257, 271.
Lane, Job, 116, 256, 257, 261, 263, 269, 271.
Lane, John, 257, 263.
Lane, Martha, 380.
Lane, Oliver Wellington, 272.
Lane, Timothy, 257.
Langdon, Samuel, 121.
Larkin, Sarah, 386.
Laughton, Jacob, 359.
Laughton, John, 322.
Laughton, Samuel, 322.
Law Family, 275.
Law, John, 377.
Lawrence, Abel, 145.
Lawrence, David, 231.
Lawrence, Peleg, 32.
Lawrence, William, 181, 303, 304, 309, 321, 331, 361, 382.
Lawrie, Captain, 107.
Law's Brook, 201.
Lee, Henry, 378.
Lee, Isaac, 235.
Lee, Jeremiah, 98.
Lee, Jonas, 120, 142, 145, 147.
Lee, Joseph, 77, 86, 89, 90, 163, 186, 238, 248, 249, 284, 377, 378, 379.
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Lee, Samuel, 117, 249.
Lee, Silas, 249.
Lee, Woodis, 303, 378.
Legross, Faranes, 355.
Leonard, John, 181.
Leonard, Mary, 181.
Lester, Ensign, 114.
Lettin, Richard, 15, 378.
Lincoln, Benjamin, 91.
Lincoln, William, 94, 336.
Litchfield, Franklin, 325.
Litchfield, Paul, 194, 195, 325, 327, 329, 330.
Livermore, Daniel, 358.
Livermore, Josiah, 358.
Lloyd, Charles, 355.
Lock, Benjamin, 344.
Lock, Reuben, 344.
Loker, Mary, 382.
Longley, John, 382.
Loring, David, 217.
Loring, Israel, 170, 179, 283, 303.
Loring, Jonathan, 102. 181.
Loring, Deacon Joseph, 116.
Loring, Mr., 201.
Lovewell, Captain, 67.
Lowdon, Richard, 56.
Luce, John, 369.
Luce, Rev. Leonard, 195.
Lynde, Ann, 245.
Lynde, Nathaniel, 245.
Lynnfield, Edward, 67.
Lyon, Aaron, 70.
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McCobb, Samuel, 353.
McFarlane, Walter, 283.
McGath, John, 355.
McGregor, Daniel, 359.
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Magus, John, 62.
Mann, Daniel, 71.
Mann, Dr. 313.
Mann, Silas, 352, 356.
Marble, Samuel, 378.
Marr, James, 349, 355.
Marsh, 179.
Marsh, James Rumney, 62.
Marshal, Abel, 73.
Martin, Ambrose, 152.
Martin, Ambrose, 378.
Mason, Hannah, 365.
Mason, Hugh, 56, 365, 378.
Mason, John, 378.
Mason, Mary, 163.
Mason, Robert, 7.
Mason, Thaddeus, 88.
Massy, Stephen, 272.
Maxwell, Hugh, 257.
Maxwell, Mary, 383.
Mead, Levi, 345.
Meads, Abner, 344.
Meads, Mary, 368.
Meeds, Joseph, 257.
Meers, John, 352.
Meeting houses, 205.
Mellen, John, 185.
Melsin, Eleazer, 67.
Melsin, Josiah, 99.
Melvin, David, 67, 68, 70, 169, 234, 358.
Melvin, Eleazer, 71, 312.
Melvin, Ephraim, 322, 347, 348.
Melvin, Jacob, 72.
Melvin, James, 355.
Melvin, John, 71, 378.
Melvin, Nathan, 72.
Meriam, Ebenezer, 71.
Meriam, Georg, 34.
Meriam, George, 37.
Meriam, John, 37, 73.
Meriam, Joseph, 75.
Meriam, Nathan, 82.
Meriam, Robert, 34, 35, 37.
Merriam, Amos, 257, 294, 363.
Merriam, Ann, 365.
Merriam, Charles, 232.
Merriam, Ebenezer, 247, 365.
Merriam, Ephraim, 214, 351.
Merriam, George, 378.
Merriam, Hannah, 376.
Merriam, Horatio Cook, 253.
Merriam, John, 130, 230, 257, 261, 272, 273, 378, 379.
Merriam, Jonas, 185.
Merriam, Joseph, 121, 208, 260, 378, 379.
Merriam, Josiah, 94, 379.
Merriam, Lydia, 266.
Merriam, Marshall, 253.
Merriam, Mary, 385.
Merriam, Nathan, 235.
Merriam, Nathaniel, 256, 257, 263, 269.
Merriam, Oliver, 247.
Merriam, Robert, 152, 193, 194, 233, 235, 376, 378.
Merriam, Ruth, 384.
Merriam, Samuel, 168, 194, 234, 256, 257.
Merriam, Sarah, 372.
Merriam, Susanna, 383.
Merriam, Timothy, 357, 379.
Merriam, William, 269, 273.
405.
Merrick, John, 237, 250.
Merrick, Mr., 203.
Merrick, Tilly, 145, 147, 229, 249, 250.
Merrill, David J., 222.
Merrill, Henry H., 218.
Merrill, Nathan, 259.
Metcalf, Eliab W., 143.
Middlebrook, Joseph, 379.
Middlebrooke, Joseph, 17.
Middlesex Gazette, (first newspaper), 208.
Miles, Charles, 110, 116, 354.
Miles, Ezekiel, 179.
Miles, James, 202.
Miles, John, 36, 38, 45, 71, 245, 379, 382.
Miles, Jonathan, 245.
Miles, Mary, 377.
Miles, Nathan, 71.
Miles, Oliver, 72.
Miles, Samuel, 179, 194, 379.
Mill Brook, 202.
Miller, Jacob, 110.
Miller, John, 353.
Mills, The, 287.
Minerals, 197.
Minot, Ephraim, 352, 355.
Minot, Timothy, 348.
Minott, Benjamin, 244.
Minott, Bulah, 189.
Minott, Cesar, 355.
Minott, Elizabeth, 361.
Minott Fund, 189.
Minott, George, 98, 110, 121, 194, 222, 235, 353, 379.
Minott, James, 70, 72, 168, 176, 179, 214, 227, 234, 238, 244, 276, 377, 380.
Minott, John, 145, 207, 354.
Minott, Jonas, 229, 235, 251.
Minott, Love, 361.
Minott, Lydia, 362.
Minott, Mercy, 368.
Minott, Rebecca, 243, 244, 362.
Minott, Samuel, 183, 194, 234, 247, 251, 380.
Minott, Timothy, 108, 113, 164, 168, 180, 220, 234, 239, 245, 247.
Mitchel, Jonathan, 380.
Monroe, Benjamin, 294, 303.
Monroe, John, 247.
Monroe, Joseph, 329.
Monroe, Mercy, 329.
Monroe, Nathaniel, 70.
Monroe, Ruth, 329.
Monroe, Widow R., 328.
Monroe, William, 140, 218, 345.
Moody, Samuel, 170, 187.
Moore, Abel, 230, 253.
Moore, Cambridge, 259.
Moore, David, 110.
Moore, George, 253.
Moore, John, 44, 82, 110, 257, 258, 260, 273.
Morse, John, 60.
Morse, Rev. Dr., 229.
Moulton, Martha, 108.
Muckquamuck, Peter, 41.
Mulliken, Mr., 101.
Mulliken, Mrs. Lydia, 116.
Mulliken, Nathaniel, 344.
Munroe, Benjamin, 347.
Munroe, Edmund, 354.
Munroe, John, 344.
Munroe, William, 353, 358.
Murdock, James, D.D., 195.
Murray, Colonel, 248.
Muzzy, Benjamin, 230.
Muzzy, Elizabeth, 293.
Muzzy, John, 344.
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Nagog Pond, 201.
Nashawtuck, 7.
Nanepashemet, 2.
Nas hoban Brook, 201.
Natanquatick, 6.
Natototos, James, 39.
Nawshawtuct, 197.
Neepanaum, Mary, 41.
Neiff, Patrick, 355.
Nelson, Albert, 326.
Nelson, John, 326, 327.
Nelson, Josiah, 326.
Nelson, Thomas, 294.
New Burying Grounds, 208.
Newdigate, Simon & Hannah, 245.
Newell, Jonathan, 188, 231, 285.
Newhall, Ebenezer, 308.
Newton, Joseph, 44.
Nichols, Ezekiel, 327.
Nichols, Widow E., 328.
Niles, Samuel, 329.
Nimrod, 8.
Nixon, John, 110, 352.
Nixon, Thomas, 110, 352.
North, or Assabeth River, 201.
North River, 200.
Notawquatuchquaw, 8, 9.
Nowell, Increase, 14.
Noyes, Ensign, 40.
Noyes, Joseph, 290.
Noyes, Josiah, 286.
Noyes, Peter, 15.
Noyes, Thomas, 39, 40, 122, 130, 285, 289, 291.
406.
Nut Meadow Brook, 202.
Nutting, Amos, 355.
Nuttunkurta, 7.
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Oakes, Edward, 235, 380.
Oakes, Edward, 380.
Oakes, Mary, 371.
Oakes, Urian, 380.
Occum, Sampson, 246.
Odell, William, 380.
Oliver, Abigail, 382.
Oliver, Nathaniel, 43.
Orne, Azor, 122.
Osburn, Samuel, 354.
Osgood, Benjamin, 231.
Osgood, Captain, 72.
Oxford Army, 142.
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Page, Anna, 270.
Page, Christopher, 260, 263.
Page, Joshua, 232, 261.
Page, Nathan, 358.
Page, Nathaniel, 256, 263.
Page, Thomas, 270.
Page, William, 260, 270.
Paige, Elijah F., 222.
Park, Thomas, 340.
Parker, Captain, 102.
Parker, David, 323.
Parker, Ebenezer, 344.
Parker, Frederick, 326.
Parker, James, 44, 49, 326, 382.
Parker, John, 343, 344.
Parker, Jonas, 327, 344.
Parker, Joseph, 55.
Parker, Moses, 42.
Parker, Oliver, 139.
Parker, Samuel, 382.
Parker, Thomas, 169, 178.
Parker, Widow M., 328.
Parker, Zachariah, 67.
Parkhurst, Nathaniel, 344.
Parkins, Jesse, 357.
Parkman, William, 94, 194, 205.
Parks, Daniel, 294.
Parks, Isaac, 347.
Parks, James, 353, 358.
Parks, Joseph, 294, 381.
Parks, Joshua, 303.
Parks, Reuben, 357.
Parks, Richard, 234, 377, 381.
Parks, Zaccheus, 294.
Parlin, Abigail, 329.
Parlin, Amos, 72.
Parlin, Asa, 130, 289, 327, 381.
Parlin, David, 322.
Parlin, John, 381.
Parlin, Joseph, 322.
Parlin, Nathan, 327.
Parlin, Silas, 357.
Parsons, Captain, 113.
Parsons, Joseph, 43, 170.
Parsons, Capt. Lawrence, 107.
Pasmore, James, 381.
Patch, Stephen, 312, 313.
Patten, Oliver, 222.
Paugus, 67.
Payne, Elisha, 176.
Payne, Elizabeth, 362.
Payson, Phillips, 185.
Peabody, Oliver, 169, 178, 283.
Peirce, George, 294.
Peirce, Solomon, 344.
Pelham, Herbert, 15.
Pellet, Thomas, 37, 381.
Pemberton, Samuel, 304.
Pennakennit, 27.
Penniman, Joseph, 267.
Penniman, Rev. Mr., 186.
Pepper, Joseph, 58.
Pepperell, Benjamin, 244.
Pepperell, Henry, 244.
Pepperell, William, 244.
Percival Farm, 308.
Percy, Right Honorable Hugh Earl, 115.
Perham, Postmaster, 288.
Perkins, Benjamin, 357.
Perkins, Mark, 44, 71.
Perry, Gardner B., 307.
Petty, Joseph, 71.
Petuhanit, Robert, 48.
Petuhanit, Sampson, 48.
Philip, 47, 61, 63.
Phillips, Thomas, 69.
Phinney, Elias, 232, 334.
Phipps, David, 89.
Pierce, Abijah, 82, 91, 110, 122, 295, 312.
Pierce, George, 303.
Pierce, James, 294.
Pierce, John, 285.
Pierce, Jonas, 303.
Pierce, Joseph, 294, 303.
Pierce, Nathan, 347.
Pierce, Nathaniel, 51, 315.
Pierpont, R., 98.
Pigeon, John, 95.
Piper, Asa, 291, 358.
Piper, Josiah, 291.
Piper, Samuel, 356.
Pitcairn, John, 101.
Pitcairn, Major, 103, 113.
Pittemey, Andrew, 43.
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Pittimee, Andrew, 62.
Plummer, Joseph, 356.
Plympton, Thomas, 57.
Pole, Captain Mundey, 107.
Pollard, Benjamin, 70.
Ponkawtassett, 197.
Pool, William, 73.
Pools, Captain, 61.
Pope, Frederick, 356.
Post Office, 205.
Potter, Elizabeth, 377.
Potter, Ephraim, 98, 121, 224.
Potter, Isaac, 117.
Potter, Judah, 365.
Potter, Luke, 35, 37, 152, 194, 381.
Potter, Mary, 362.
Potter, Samuel, 58.
Powers, John, 73, 381.
Powers, Walter, 73, 257, 381.
Prenter, James, 62.
Prentice, John, 169.
Prentice, Solomon, 170.
Prescott, Abel, 114, 239.
Prescott, Abel Jr., 116.
Prescott, Ann & Rebecca, 246.
Prescott, Benjamin, 71, 145, 163, 239, 243, 244, 357, 380.
Prescott, Ceasar, 259.
Prescott, Charles, 75, 77, 89, 179, 234, 236, 355.
Prescott, Dorothy, 241.
Prescott, James, 82, 382.
Prescott, John, 69, 239, 245.
Prescott, Jonas, 304, 321, 377.
Prescott, Jonathan, 66, 71, 75, 105, 166, 234, 236, 238, 239, 243, 245, 280, 292, 374, 381.
Prescott, John P., 381.
Prescott, Lieutenant, 227.
Prescott, Lucy, 237.
Prescott, Oliver, 231, 353, 382.
Prescott, Peter, 72, 73, 75, 246.
Prescott, Samuel, 101, 114.
Prescott, Samuel P., 382.
Prescott, Sarah, 380.
Prescott, Timothy, 230.
Prescott, Colonel William, 111.
Prescott, Willoughby, 97, 98.
Preston, Amariah, 272.
Price, Hannah, 388.
Prichard, William Mackey, 253.
Prince, James, 219.
Prince, Thomas, 181, 219.
Printing Office, 208.
Proctor, Gaius, 230.
Proctor, Robert, 382.
Proctor, Silas, 353.
Prout, Ebenezer, 214, 235, 383.
Prout, Timothy, 383.
Public Buildings, 205.
Puffer, Jabez, 110.
Puffer, Jonathan, 183, 310, 321, 322.
Purchis, Oliver, 43, 383.
Putnam, Edmond, 379.
Putnam, Israel, 256, 263, 269, 273.
Putnam, Simon, 222.
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Quincy, Edmond, 374.
Quonosnuck, 198.
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Ralph's Brook, 202.
Ramsden, Hannah, 378.
Ramsden, Priscilla, 361.
Rand, Asa, 194.
Rand, Henry, 44.
Rand, Rev. Mr., 195.
Randall, Ephraim, 331.
Rankin, James, 257.
Rawson, Edward, 39, 40.
Raymond, Paul, 257.
Raymond, William, 257.
Reddit, Mary, 377.
Reddit, Susannah, 370.
Reed, Abigail, 368.
Reed, Daniel, 294.
Reed, David, 261, 273.
Reed, John, 82, 91, 257, 258, 260, 272, 273.
Reed, Jonathan, 354, 356.
Reed, John, 82, 91, 257, 258, 260, 272, 273.
Reed, Jonathan, 354, 356.
Reed, Joshua, 344.
Reed, Nathan, 344.
Reed, Philip, 238, 383.
Reed, Samuel, 138.
Revere, Paul, 101.
Rice, Gershom, 75.
Rice, Jonathan, 110.
Rice, Oliver, 355.
Rice, Richard, 7, 34, 37, 46, 383.
Rice, Samuel, 375.
Richardson, Daniel, 232.
Richardson, Edward, 98, 348, 352.
Richardson, Josiah, 385.
Richardson, Major, 72.
Richardson, Moses, 352.
Richardson, Thomas, 67.
Richardson, Timothy, 67.
Richardson, William, 72.
Richardson, Wyman, 222.
Ripley, Daniel Bliss, 251.
Ripley, Rev. Dr., 37, 105, 162, 189, 193, 205, 206, 224, 254, 351.
Ripley, Ezra, 131, 134, 188, 192, 222, 229, 251, 285, 335.
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Ripley, George, 193.
Ripley, Samuel, 193, 251.
Robbins, Aaron, 327.
Robbins, Mrs. Anna, 208.
Robbins, Ephraim, 289, 327, 330.
Robbins, Jonathan, 67.
Robbins, Joseph, 110, 122.
Robbins, Robert, 32, 383.
Roberts, John, 58.
Robinson, Bradbury, 349, 352.
Robinson, Colonel, 95.
Robinson, John, 73, 111, 280, 290, 329, 330, 338, 343.
Robinson, John P., 232.
Robinson, Lieutenant Colonel, 111.
Robinson, William, 383.
Rocky Hills, 197.
Rogers, Rev. Daniel, 166, 178, 184, 283, 304, 380.
Rogers, Major, 73.
Rogers, Nathaniel, 170.
Root, Erastus, 251.
Roots, Benajah, 187.
Roots, Rev. Mr., 188.
Ross, George, 383.
Row, Amos, 71.
Rowlandson, Mrs., 52.
Rugg, John, 383.
Ruggles, Samuel, 122, 169, 261.
Russell, Chambers, 234, 236, 237, 295, 312, 317.
Russell, Charles, 300, 313, 314, 318.
Russell, Daniel, 317.
Russell, David, 73.
Russell Farm, 308.
Russell, George, 313.
Russell, James, 43, 110, 274, 312, 313, 317, 322, 326.
Russell, Philip, 344.
Russell, Richard, 312, 313, 317.
Russell, Widow L., 328.
Russell, William L., 326.
Rutter, Jabez, 44.
Rutter, Micah M., 232.
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Safety Committee, 94.
Sagamore, 7.
Sanderson, Elijah, 341, 342.
Sanderson, Samuel, 345.
Sanford, David, 329.
Sanger, Ralph, 222.
Saunderson, Elijah, 102.
Saunderson, Henry, 228.
Savage, James, 151.
Savage, John, 73.
Saw Mill Brook, 202.
Sawyer, John, 329.
Sawyer, Thomas, 381.
Scotchford, John, 38, 233, 378, 383.
Scott, Jonathan Edwards, 291.
Scott, Mr., 62.
Seaver, Nathaniel, 58.
Segard, Ephraim, 294.
Selfridge, Thomas O., 222.
Severance, Samuel, 71.
Severns, Josiah, 353.
Sewall, Joseph, 175, 177.
Sewall, Judge, 164, 242.
Shambery, Joseph, 43.
Sharp, John, 58.
Sharp, Mary, 387.
Shattuck, Daniel, 7, 99, 230, 232, 351.
Shattuck, Job, 134, 139, 353.
Shattuck, Lemuel, 229.
Shays, Daniel, 140.
Shays' Insurrection (Rebellion) 129.
Sheafe, Mary, 378.
Shed, Marshall, 285, 308, 331.
Shepard, John, 39.
Shepard, Major, 187.
Shepard, Thomas, 21.
Shepherd, Abraham, 54, 384.
Shepherd, Charles, 357, 358.
Shepherd Family, 275.
Shepherd, Isaac, 54.
Shepherd, Jeremiah, 358.
Shepherd, John, 383.
Shepherd, Mary, 55.
Sherman, John, 265.
Sherman, Joseph, 274.
Sherman, Josiah, 265, 380.
Sherman, Nathaniel, 265.
Sherman, Roger, 244, 265.
Sherman, William, 265.
Sherwin, John, 355.
Shute, Daniel, 185.
Sill, Captain, 59.
Sill, Joseph, 61.
Simonds, Isaac, 259.
Simonds, Joseph, 340, 344.
Simonds, Judah, 362.
Simonds, Mary, 367.
Simonds, Sarah, 374.
Simonds, Zebedee, 269.
Skinner, Abraham, 290.
Skinner, Dr., 293.
Smeadley, John, 65.
Smeadly, Ann, 368.
Smeadly, Baptiste, 384.
Smeadly, John, 235.
Smeadly, John S., 384
Smeadly, Mary, 384.
Smeadly, Samuel, 49, 362.
Smedley, Bapties, 34, 37.
Smedley, James, 38.
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Smedley, John, 17, 35.
Smedly, John, 37.
Smith, Colonel, 103, 107.
Smith, Dudley, 240.
Smith, Elias, 185.
Smith, Ephraim, 322.
Smith, Francis, 101, 115, 116.
Smith, Joel, 312, 313.
Smith, John, 344.
Smith, Joseph, 243.
Smith, Nathan, 134.
Smith, Phineas, 344.
Smith, Sylvanus, 134.
Smith, Thomas, 100, 243, 375, 384.
Smith, Timothy, 345.
Smith, William, 110.
Smith, Zebediah, 294.
Snow, Simeon, 344.
Soper, Consider, 73.
Southmayd, Daniel S., 195, 229.
South River, 200.
Spaulding, Amos, 325.
Spaulding, Edward, 385.
Spaulding, Job, 329, 355.
Spaulding, Jonathan, 328, 329.
Spaulding, Widow L., 328.
Spaulding, Leonard, 322.
Spaulding, Thomas, 327, 329.
Spaulding, Zebulon, 325, 327.
Speen, James, 41, 62.
Speen, John & Sarah, 41.
Spencer, Brook, 202.
Spencer, Mr., 7, 8.
Spencer, William, 14.
Sprague, Timothy, 358.
Spring, Samuel, 329, 349.
Squaw, Sachem, 2, 8, 20.
Squire, George, 384.
St. John, Elizabeth, 165.
St. John, Oliver, 160, 165.
Stacy, John, 7, 228.
Staniforth, Thomas, 384.
Stearns, Abigail, 373.
Stearns, Charles, 305, 306.
Stearns, Daniel, 355.
Stearns, Daniel Mansfield, 316.
Stearns, Dr., 310.
Stearns, Edward, 256, 257.
Stearns, Edward Josiah, 272.
Stearns, Elijah, 272.
Stearns, Isaac, 134, 264.
Stearns, Jonathan French, 272.
Stearns, Josiah, 268, 355.
Stearns, Phineas, 344.
Stearns, Rev. Mr., 261.
Stearns, Rev. Samuel, 194, 195, 307, 311.
Stearns, Samuel Horatio, 272.
Stearns, Stephen, 355.
Stearns, Thomas, 306.
Stearns, William Augustus, 272.
Stearns, William Lawrence, 316.
Stearns, Zachariah, 256.
Stephens, William, 72.
Sternhold and Hopkins, 192.
Stetson, Caleb, 193.
Stevens, Benjamin, 179, 304.
Stevens, Joshua, 358.
Stevens, Mary, 373.
Stevens, Thomas, 44.
Stickney, William, 58.
Stone, Daniel, 315.
Stone, Gregory, 347.
Stone, Captain John, 208.
Stone, Jonas, 344.
Stone, Josiah, 336.
Stone, Moses, 110.
Stone, Nathan, 175, 178.
Stoughton, William, 242.
Stow, Cyrus, 38, 235.
Stow, Ephraim, 73, 322.
Stow, Nathan, 121, 352, 353.
Stow, Nathaniel, 277, 384.
Stow, Samuel, 240.
Stow, Sarah, 378.
Stow, Thomas, 33, 384.
Stratten, Elizabeth, 384.
Stratten, Hezekiah, 71.
Stratten, Jabez, 294.
Stratten, John, 357, 358, 359.
Stratten, Samuel, 38, 384.
Stratton, Mary, 374.
Stratton, Susan, 368.
Stuart, George, 69.
Sudbury River, 200.
Sullivan, William, 334.
Sunderland, Lieutenant, 112.
Swan, Charles, 355.
Swan, Samuel, 249.
Swan, Timothy, 249.
Swift, John, 184, 283, 284, 290.
Symonds, William, 385.
Syms, Stephen, 260.
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Tahattawan, 2, 7, 8, 28.
Tantumous, 8.
Tarbell, Grosvenor, 312, 313.
Tarbell, Silas P., 312.
Taxable inhabitants of Bedford in 1748, 257.
Taylor, Daniel, 352.
Taylor, David, 256, 257, 263.
Taylor, Eunice, 264.
Taylor, Isaac, 71.
Taylor, Jacob, 75.
Taylor, James, 385.
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Taylor, John, 336
Taylor, Joseph, 75, 322.
Taylor, Nathaniel, 322, 329, 355.
Taylor, William, 37, 378, 385.
Temple, Abigail, 364.
Temple, Abraham, 322.
Temple, Benjamin, 251.
Temple, James, 222, 251.
Temple, Richard, 37, 45, 385.
Temple, Sarah, 163, 364.
Tenneclef, William, 359.
Tenney, Mr., 32.
Thacher, Josiah, 266.
Thatcher, Peter, 170, 188.
Thatcher, Samuel, 222, 354.
Thaxter, Joseph, 353.
Thom, 62.
Thomas, 8, 9.
Thomas, Isaiah, 336, 338.
Thomas, John, 27, 30, 39, 42.
Thomas, Solomon, 42.
Thompson, Daniel, 115.
Thompson, Elizabeth, 378.
Thompson, Rev. Mr., 248.
Thoreau, John, 218.
Thoreau, Miss Sarah, 196.
Thurston, Samuel A., 196.
Thwing, Benjamin, 385.
Tidd, Benjamin, 343.
Tidd, Samuel, 344.
Tidd, William, 344.
Till, Judith, 384.
Todd, Rev. John, 195.
Tolman, Elisha, 104.
Tompkins, Isabel, 385.
Tool, Mary, 376.
Tower, Ambrose, 294.
Treadwell, Elizabeth, 373.
Trinitarian Church, 194.
Trowbridge, Caleb, 304.
Turell, Ebenezer, 170.
Turney, Benjamin, 385.
Turrell, Samuel, 304.
Tuttle, Augustus, 224.
Tuttle, Francis, 290.
Tuttle, George W., 289.
Tuttle, John L., 142, 214, 236, 237.
Tuttle, John Leighton, 238.
Tuttle, Honorable John T., 205.
Tuttle, Simon, 130, 281.
Tuttle, Wallis, 231.
Tyng, Major, 66.
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Uktuck, John, 62.
Underwood, Joseph, 295.
Underwood, William, 385.
Upham, Jabez, 291, 293.
Usher, Robert, 67.
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Valentine, Joseph, 143, 231.
Vandyke, Colonel, 187.
Varnum, John, 321, 382.
Varnum, Joseph, 283.
Vassell, Elizabeth, 313.
Vernon, Edward, 69.
Viles, Joel, 344.
Vinton, Ann, 374.
Vose, John, 38, 196, 206.
Vose, Mssrs. John & Company, 205.
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Waban, Merchant, 9.
Waban, Thomas, 39, 42.
Wadkins, Andrew, 256.
Wadsworth, Captain, 52.
Wadsworth, Samuel, 58.
Walden Pond, 197, 200.
Walker, Phebe, 182.
Walker, Silas, 347, 352, 358.
Ward, Thomas, 44.
Warren, Dr., 240.
Warren, Isaac, 222.
Warren, Joseph, 102.
Warren, Josiah, 353.
Warren, Silas, 222.
Waters, John, 328.
Watson, Abraham, 336.
Watson, Benjamin M., 193.
Watson, James, 75.
Webb, John, 175, 177.
Webber, John, 82, 257, 258, 259.
Webber, William, 272, 273.
Webster, Professor John, 198.
Webster, Rev. Samuel, 166.
Weld, Thomas, 14.
Wellington, Jonathan, 294, 303.
Wentworth, Thomas, 69.
Wesson, Stephen, 71, 294, 303.
Wesson, Timothy, 294, 303, 358.
West Burying Grounds, 208.
West, Henry, 378.
Weston, Nathan, 309.
Wetherbee, Mr., 99.
Wetherby, Timothy, John, 44.
Wheat, John, 294.
Wheat, Joseph, 294.
Wheat, Joshua, 385.
Wheat, Moses, 37, 385.
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Wheeler, Abner, 206.
Wheeler, Artemas, 143, 227, 352.
wheeler, Asahel, 110, 353, 354.
Wheeler, Benjamin, 186, 294.
Wheeler, Cyrus, 143, 228, 312, 313.
Wheeler, Darius, 70, 110, 121, 194, 354, 358.
Wheeler, Deacon, 192.
Wheeler, Ebenezer, 75, 278, 308.
wheeler, Edmund, 312.
Wheeler, Elisha, 228, 235.
Wheeler, Elizabeth, 214, 370, 383.
Wheeler, Ensign, 34, 35.
Wheeler, Ephraim, 15, 98, 216, 353, 355, 358, 385, 386.
Wheeler, Francis, 73, 110, 143, 228, 347.
Wheeler, Georg, 33, 34, 35.
Wheeler, George, 17, 38, 39, 152, 375, 385, 386.
Wheeler, James, 44, 257, 263.
Wheeler, John, 38, 194, 234, 277, 286, 385.
Wheeler, Jonas, 215, 216, 251.
Wheeler, Jonas, 294.
Wheeler, Joseph, 17, 36, 37, 39, 40, 43, 44, 46, 72, 75, 152, 242, 248, 274, 275, 385, 386.
Wheeler, Joshua, 38, 386.
Wheeler, Jotham, 251.
Wheeler, Lemuel, 355, 358.
Wheeler, Lydia, 379.
Wheeler, Mary, 371.
Wheeler, Obadiah, 34, 385.
Wheeler, Peter, 347, 356.
Wheeler, Phineas, 73, 286.
wheeler, Rebecca, 242, 380.
Wheeler, Richard, 256, 257, 263, 382.
Wheeler, Ruth, 373.
Wheeler, Samuel, 38, 42, 72, 73.
Wheeler, Sarah, 369, 370.
Wheeler, Thankful, 382.
wheeler, Thomas, 15, 37, 43, 44, 45, 48, 152, 162, 234, 235, 275, 289, 294, 303, 307, 308,
312, 385, 388.
Wheeler, Timothy, 7, 8, 15, 17, 39, 41, 46, 50, 72, 79, 94, 98, 99, 104, 107, 168, 169,
180, 211, 235, 364, 372, 380.
Wheeler, Wareham, 352, 355, 357.
Wheeler, william, 234, 278, 279, 355, 367, 386.
Wheeler, William Willard, 248.
Wheelock School, 246.
Wheelwright, Mr., 148.
Wheler, Georg, 35.
Whipple, John, 257.
Whitaker, David, 169, 246, 277, 387.
whitaker, Nathaniel, 246.
Whitaker, Samuel, 257.
White, Anna, 373.
white, David, 357.
White, Ebenezer, 353, 354.
White, John, 193, 194, 196,214, 222, 230, 251, 285, 286, 294, 356, 358, 359.
White, Mark, 282, 289.
White Pond, 200.
White, Sarah, 375.
White, William H., 193.
Whitehead, John, 347.
Whitfield, Rev., 181.
Whiting, Elizabeth, 166.
Whiting, John, 163, 165, 166, 179, 249, 261, 283, 382.
Whiting, Mary, 166.
Whiting, Samuel, 67, 165, 244.
Whiting, Stephen, 166.
whiting, Thomas, 166, 222, 249.
Whiting, William, 218, 222, 228, 229, 230, 253.
Whitman, Bernard, 232.
Whitman, Charles, 145.
Whitman, Rev. Nathaniel, 193.
Whitman, Samuel, 329.
Whitmore, John, 273.
Whitney, Isaac, 67.
Whitney, John, 294.
Whitney, Josiah, 353, 359.
Whitney, Moses, 44.
whitney, Phineas, 185, 231.
Whitney, Richard, 44.
whitney, Samuel, 91, 93, 94, 98, 119.
Whitney, Solomon, 73.
Whittaker, David, 322.
Whittemore, Aaron, 246.
Whittemore, Benjamin, 145, 163, 234, 236, 246, 279, 365, 387.
Whittemore, Nathaniel, 168, 169, 234, 294, 387.
Wibbacowitts, 2, 8.
Wigglesworth, Samuel, 170.
Wight, John B., 193.
Wight, Samuel, 375.
Wigley, Edmund, 38, 44, 379, 387.
Wilkins, Edward, 355.
wilkins, Isaac, 328.
Wilkins, Timothy, 322.
Willard, Abigail, 243.
Willard, Major, 18, 39, 46, 61, 203, 241, 243.
Willard, Margery, 368.
Willard, Simon, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 15, 22, 24, 35, 49, 152, 233, 235, 236, 241, 274.
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Willard, Thomas Rice, 342.
Willey, Ephraim, 230.
Williams, Jeremiah, 353, 357.
Williams, Samuel, 184.
Williams, Thomas, 45.
williams, Wareham, 170, 303, 304.
Williams, William, 166, 170, 303, 304.
Willington, Enoch, 344.
Willis, Roger, 44.
Willoughby, Susannah, 245.
Wilson, John, 153.
Wilson, Jonathan, 110, 115, 116, 258, 259.
Wilson, Levi, 261.
Wilson, Samuel, 388.
Wilson, William, 72, 163, 233, 234, 236, 328, 355, 379, 388.
Winchester, Ebenezer, 179.
Winchester, Jonathan, 304.
Windship, John, 344.
Winnetow, Dorothy, 41.
Winship, Mary, 365.
Winship, Simon, 342.
Winship, Thomas, 344.
Winslow, Major-General, 72, 247.
Winthrop, 2, 13.
Winthrop Farms, 255.
Wisner, Rev. Benjamin B., 195.
Wood, Abraham, 233, 234.
Wood, Abigail, 375.
Wood, Amos, 109, 186.
Wood, Mrs. Amos, 109.
Wood, Corporal, 227.
Wood, Daniel, 200.
Wood, Elijah, 37, 218, 230.
Wood, Ephraim, 77, 79, 82, 88, 91, 93, 94, 98, 108, 119, 121, 123, 127, 128, 139, 142, 234,
355, 356, 357.
Wood, Horatio, 222.
Wood, Judge, 200, 363, 378.
Wood, Mary, 363.
Wood, Michael, 38, 388.
Wood, Michel, 34.
Wood, Mihel, 35.
Wood, Nathan, 235.
Wood, Samuel, 71.
Wood, Thomas, 355.
Wood, William, 4, 10, 17, 19, 36, 371, 388.
Woodbury, James, T., 286.
Woodhouse, Elizabeth, 238.
Woodhouse, Henry, 38, 47, 65, 235, 236.
Woodhouse, Sarah, 368.
Woodies, Henry, 33.
Woodis, Henry, 7, 41.
Woods, Daniel, 67.
Woods, Henry, 140.
Woods, Nathaniel, 67.
Woods, Thomas, 67.
Woodward, Mrs., 230.
Woodward, Samuel, 185.
Wooley, Elizabeth, 366.
Wooley, Joseph, 43.
Wooley, Thomas, 256.
Woolley, Christopher, 372.
Woolly, Jonathan, 257.
Woolly, Thomas, 257.
Woolly, Thomas, Jr., 257.
Wright, Amos, 224.
Wright, Anthony, 3.
Wright, Edward, 216, 353, 362.
Wright, James, 269.
Wright, John, 294.
Wright, Jonas, 358.
Wright, Jonathan, 359.
Wright, Joseph, 234.
Wright, Luther, 291.
Wright, Peter, 216.
Wright, Samuel, 277.
Wright, Sarah, 381.
Wright, Zaccheus, 145.
Wright's Book, 201.
wyman, James, 344.
wyman, Joseph, 329.
wyman, Nathaniel, 115.
wyman, Nehemiah, 260.
wyman, Seth, 67.
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Yammon, Samson, 355.
Young, Henry, 49, 70.
Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth