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THE HISTORY or STANSTEAD COUNTY, PROVINCE OF QUEBEC WITH Skrtchks ok more than F.vh Hun,„i.:„ Families. COMPILED BY B. F. HUBBARD. • — Virijil. % BY JOHN LAWRENCE. PRINTED POR THE PUBLISHER, oV THE LoVKI.r- PltlVTrv,^ iv i) 1874. L Tio S^' ^1 ^^ Kv * N TO COL. BENJAMIN POMRoy. OWa OF THE PI0NEBK8 OP THE <» (a note ad Ctouittj;, WHOSE NAME 18 CONNKCTBD WITH THE RAILWAY AND BANKING OPERATIONS OF THE KAHTEBN T0WNSHIP8 OF CANADA, AND WHOSE PKa«O.A. EFFOHT8 HAVE CONTBIB.TK. MAT.H:a..V TO THE PROSPERITY OF TH08E TOWNSHIPS, THE FOLLOWING PAGES ABE RK8PECTFULLT DEDICATED HV THE COMPILER. &3G5t2 LIST OF ILLUSTHATIONS. Page Col. Benj. Pomioy FrontiHpiece, Wosleyan Church "^ ^ Wilder Piorco l-^ Col. W. Chamberlin I'^l [chabod Smith ^'^- Abel B. Johnson -^"^ P. B. Wilcox 342 ^WeHloyan College ^^^ Outline Map ^^" Albert Knight 35!> TABLE OF CONTENTS. Pag.. Front iMpiece. 31 128 1.^1 IH'J 274 342 353 357 35!> Part First. Paub Early Hifltory aiul Settlement 1 County of Stanstead 6 Township of Stanstoad 18 Sketches of Marlow Settlers 41 Hatley, by E. H. LeBaron, Esq 46 Magog and Barnston 60,51 Coaticook and Barford 56-58 Adventures and Experiences of Pioneers 62 Religious Denominations. , 81 Stanstead Seminary 104 Academies and High Schools 105,106 Stanstead Wesleyan College 106 Golden Rule Lodge 108 Part Second. Sketches of Families of the early Settlers 114 The Family, its relations to society and genealogy 114 The Families of Stanstead ..".'!'.■.... 116 " " of Hatley and M gog 246 " " of Barnston, Coaticook and Barford 297 Additional Families 342 Mrs. Abigail Cass 345 Family Record .S48 Notes in brief 351 General Index 362 Index of Families 363 Note. — Errors no doubt will be found in the compilation and printing of the History. The request is hereby made that they be promptly reported to the publisher. / INTRODUCTION. The original dcdign of this entorpriso was a Manual of tho events connected with tho settlement of tho Township of Stan- stead ; but, wita the advice of friends, it was thought best to attempt a Illstory of tho entire County. At tho first, one hundred pages would have been deemed sufficient to contain all that could bo said or written in re- lation to tho settlement of tho County; but tho materials have increased as the work has progressed, and it would have been easier to have written a larger volume than to have compress- ed the materials within their present limits. Tho compiler is among the very few survivors of tho pioneers of Stanstead County. His earliest recollections are associated with tho beginnings of many of tho early settlers, with whom he has sustained a part, though perhaps an humble ono, in clearing away an almost entire forest, and in bringing this, our favored land, to its present state of prosperity. lie would hope that other individuals may bo induced, from convictiom of duty to posterity, to gather up the fragments of tho early history of tho remaining localities of these Townships. Having passed tho time allotted to man in this world, and beginning to feel the infirmities of age, he has relinquished tho labor of j^ublication to the Rev. John Lawrence — with entire confidence that additions ho may see fit to make to tho book will be satisfactory to the public. B. F. HUBBARD. Stanstead Plain, P.Q., July 15, 1874. TiU INTBODUCTION. In addition to what Mr. Hubbard has stated respecting the History of Stanstead County, now going to the press, it may be said that it gives me pleasure to contribute in any measure to the completion of a work which has taken much of his time and strength during the later years of his life, and which promises so much good fruit to those for whose gratification and profit he has labored. Ho has written in a plain, clear style, well adapted to the subjects treated. Indeed there is little room for other than simple, truthful words, such as he has used. The arrangement is convenient, and quite satisfactory. The portions giving incidents, adventures and experiences of individuals and families first on "the Frontier," and settling in the wilderness, have the freshness of close personal conver- sation, showing how facts, the realities of human life, often exceed the wonders of fiction and romance. The number of families noticed is very large, and the sketches, it is hoped, will be found correctly drawn. Anything added to the book (or in revision omitted) will, it is thought, be acceptable^ as helping to secure a favorable re- cognition from the public, and render it of greater value to the present and coming generations. JOHN LAWRENCE. ' . \' a acting the J8, it may y measure ich of his and which ratification ed to the other than rangement eriences of nd settling aal convor- life, often , and the ed) will, it vorable re- value to lENCE. FORESTS AND CLEARINGS STANSTEAD COUNTY, P.Q. PART FIRST. BA.RLY niSTORY AND SETTLEMENT. The Territory known as Lower Canada, Canada East, or the Province of Quebec, had been explored and partially occupied by the French before the close of the 16th centiuy — some of the settlements having been antecedent to the New England colonies. The French settlements had, however, been confined mostly to that part of the valley of the St. Lawrence lying between Lake Champlain, Montreal and Quebec, and this territory hatl been di- vided into Seigniories for the ])urpo.se of representation in the gov- ernment of the viceroyalty of France. This state of tilings contin- ued until the close of the French war, in 1759, when the entire ter- ritory of Canada was ceded by the King of France .o the Briiish Government. In 1763, all ("'.e country lying north of the Western Lakes and the parallel of 45 degrees, north latitude, was set off by Royal Proclamation of George the Third, and distinguished among the British Colonies in America ns The I'rovince ok Que. BEC. This Colony was placed under the administration of a (Jov- ernor and a Council appointed by the Crown. In 1790, the Province of Quebec was, by Royal Enactment, divided into the Provinces of Upper and l^owcr Canada, known after'vards as Canada East and Canada West, but after the lapse of more than a century fron\ the time of the conquest, or in 1867, a confederation of the British Provinces in America was formed, in which Lower Canada was denominated " The Province op Quebec." In 1792, Lower Canada was subdivided into districts, counties, B 2 FORESTS AND CLEARINOS. circles, or towns, and townships. Previous to that time, the territory of the Eastern Townships had been the hunting and fishing grounds of the St. Francis Indians, and no lines of demar- cation had been drawn. The surveys Avero begun in 171>2, and completed mostly before the close of that century. The first Provincial Parliament of Lower Canada was organized in 1793, under the administration of Lord Dorchester, viceroy or Governor General. It wa.s constructed on a basis similar to that of the Home Government — the Royal Prerogative being vested in the Governor and his Council, who were ap[>ointcd bj- tjio Crown, and a House of Assembly of fifty representatives of the people — the districts and counties furnishing tiieir appropriate numbers- In the division of the Province into counties, the seigniories of St. Ours and Rouville and all the territory lying oast of the Richelieu lliver and north of the parallel of 45 degrees, north latitude, ami extending south-easterly from the borough of William Henry to the eastern boundary of the Province vvore comprised in THE COUNTY OF RICHELIEU. The population of this newly formed county was, at the first, confined mostly to the old French settlements. A few enter- prising families from New P]ngland had found their way into the Eastern Townships before the close of the past century, but isolated as they then were, they had little to do with Ke[)i-esent- ation. — Indeed tliey were comparatively unknown to the admin- istration, and, for a time, "every man did ao seemed good in his own eyes." From 1793 to the closa of that century, beginnings had been made in the settlements on the eastern shore of Memphreinagog Lake — at Judd's Point, Magog Gullet, Georgeville, and the Lake Shore, south from Georgeville — also at Stanstead Plain, Rock Island, East Ilatley and Barnston. Beginnings were made in Bulton and Potton about the same time. In the meantime there had been a liberal disposition manifested by the Crown and the provincial Governments in behalf of the settlers of the Townships, and large grants of land were made to companies and individuals with the view of encouraging Bettlement. About the beginning of the present century, associ- ations were formed for obtaining grants of wild lands. Their petitions were favorably nceived. Two companies were started in Hatley — one by Capt. iiibenezer Ilovey, and tl.e other by Col. Henry Cull. These two companies received together a THE COtTNTT OP RICHELIEU, grant of 23,943 acres, March 25, 1803. Grants amounting Co 7 IS7 acres were subsequently mado to Mosos Ilolt, Hon. W. B. Felton, ami others. The charter for Stanstcacl was obtained in 1800. The grant, amounting to about 20,000 acres, was msulo to Isaac Ogden, Cliarles Kilbon, Johnson Taplin, Israel Wood, Andrew Young, Abraham Frioit, and others. In 1810, 107 lots, containing 21,406 acres of the wild lands of Staiisteail, wore granted to Sir Robert Shore Milnes. Lessor grants wci-c subsequently mtulo to other individuals. Among the associates of Barnston were Robert Lester, liobert Morough, Joseph Bartlett and Clement Drew. Their grant, which comprised 20,000 acres, was made April 11, 1801. Grants were afterwards made to other individuals ; among these were the Philips' Lands. These have boon a source of litigation in our Courts of Justice for many years. The Township of Barford, though settled at a comparatively recent date, was early parcelled out to individuals. A charter wa.s issued April 15, 1802, granting 20,000 acres to Isaac Clarke, Abncr Wooled, Thomas Ferguson, Hannah Vaucamp, James Green and their associates. The parties comprising the different companies of associates wore generally poor. Only one or two in each company were able to sustain the expense of obtaining their charters. These men did as many would do at the present time. They reserved *'tlie lion's share" for themselves, surrendering but one lot of 200 acres to each of the others. The land thus secured by Isaac Ogdcn, in Stanstead, and by others in the other townships, were eources of wealth to their owners. Many of the original granloos eold their lots and loft the country, but a groat number are still occupied by the descendants of those grantees. In some instances the grants that were made to Government officials and other individuals proved a cur.se rnthor than a l)les8- ing; for not being practically ac(jaainted with "roughing it in the bush," they exhausted their capital, became poor, and were compelled to leave the country. Large amounts of money wore expended in clearing land and in other improvements to very little purpose. Several families had come in from the States and had made beginnings upon what were then unclaimed lots, with the hope that they would be allowed to retain them as first settlers j but some years afterwards the authorities at Quebec, n- .4 FORESTS AND CrLEARlNGgy not having boon appriscfl of the circumstances, had made appro- priation of their farms to Sir Robert Shore Milnos and others. In after years, some of the original em'^^rants were able to buy back their larms at an upset price, but others were compelled to dis- pose of their " betterments" as they best could, and leave the country. In many cases vexatious and expensive lawsuits have been the result of the enforcement of the claims of the original grantees or their heii'S. In the early days of the settlements the inhabitants had accesr. to cuch, other and the surrounding country, only by paths through the woods. An Act had been previously passed by the Provincial parliament, for making and rci>uiring roads and bridges under the superKrision of a Grand Yoyer, but it was not till their number and their means increased, that the early settlers could avail themselves of the privilege of establishing roads. The laying out of highways was attended with much expense. The Grand Voyer for the County i iiichelieu then resided in Montreal. The following was the tariff allowed for his services m laying out th© early roads in Stanstead County: — For Publishing Petition , , f 1.00 " Travelling expenses .... 53.60 " Attending Meeting of Petitioners . 3.00 " 6 diiys time at $2.50 per day . . 15.00 " Visit to the place and examination . fl.Off " Proces Verbal and description of Plan 8.00 " Copy i)f Proces Verbal and Enregistration 3.00 " Homologation of Proces Verbal . . 4.00 " Older for Publication of Proces Verbal I.OO 94.60 Besides these charges there were usually contingencies whicb brought the amount up to 8100. Bridges had previously been built across the Narrows, Barlow and Negro Rivers, and cause- ways of logs were laid in ditferent marshy plains. Some of the roads which had been cut out and partly worked before the advent of the Grand Voyer wore afterwards adopted by regular survey. The first advent of the Grand Voyer was an affair of some note. Indeed, the Grand Voyer was a great man — weighing 300 lbs., avoirdupois. An ox team was sent to bring him and his atten- dant from ShefTord. Prince Albert did not in more modern days, probably, produce a greater sensation. Highways were laid out in Stan.^tead, Ilatley and Barnston in m THE COUNTY OF RICHELIEU. 1808 and worke;! by assessment upon the inhabitants. Emigra- tion from the Now Enghvnd States was steady, but the number of Europeans was comparatively small. For many years, how- ever, there was but little consolidation or union of effort in the settlements •, each neighborhood in the different townships man- aged its own local affairs, and formed a kind of community in itself, working its ov/n roads and sustaining its own schools. Churches were organized indifferent localities, but the religious element was for from being a prominent one in society. The want of Courts of Justice was a grievance which was long felt by the early settlers. A few magistrates were here and there appointed, and these wore to a certain extent serviceable in pre- sei'ving the peace of the community; but all matters of civil pro- cess had to be carried to the courts at Montroil or Three Rivers for adjustment This state of things subjected the honest and in- dustrious man to imposition and losses — inasmuch as ho often ehosc to suffer wrong, rather than seek redress from a tribunal so fardistant, and attended with very great expense. Those inconve- niences might, however, have been productive of some good ; for lawsuits were rare — men of litigious propensities could not upon the slightest provocation expose their neighbors to the rigors of the law with the same facilities as in mare raoiern days. There are not uufreq^uently found iu our communities individuals of this stamp, who by their frequent a2)pearanco as plaintifis iu our courts of justice prove conchibively tluit th« law, like many other blesa- ings, may be perverted to a prolific source of evil. For many years, no alteration was made in the judiciary of the townships, but in process of time, Commissioners' Courts were established in all the towns and parishes that petitioned for thera — thus affording an easy and expeditious way of collecting small debts. These Courts have been continued under vai'ious modifica- tions to the present time. As nothing had occurred to check the progress of the settle- ments up to 1812, they had attained to a good degree of strength and prosperity. The population had increased a hundred fold, and men of enterprise had laid the foundation for large fortunes by trade and otherwise. During the American War of 1812- 1815, a check was given to emigration from the south, and some of the timid settlers sold out and left the country. The cold sea- sons of 1816 and 1817 rendered the prospects of the country discouraging, and things for a time seemed to be going backward, 9 FORESTS AND CLEARrNQff. but changes for the hotter occurred, and accessions to the popula- tion have been gradually made. In 1821, a sub-division of districts for judicial purjxwos was made, and a part of the countj of Richelieu was included in " Th& Inferior District of St. Francis," in which Slierbi-ooko was sdectod as tlie place for building a Court House and Jail,, and holding Courts of Justice. This was one stop in tl»o right direction. In 1828, an Act was passed by the Provincial Govornmont, by which tho previously existing counties were sub-dividod and now ones constituted — Stanstend, Ilatloy, Btvrnston, Bai*foi'd, Bolton, and Potton, were taken off front the Cbunty of Richelieu, and f()rnted TUB CoUNTT OP STANSTEAD. The immetliate result of the creation of new counties was an in- crease of the number of members in the Provincial Parliament — of these, Stanstead County furnished from on© to two. Among it» representatives, up to 1847, were Hon. Ebenezer Peck, Hon. James Baxter, Marcus Child, Esq., CoL Wright Chamborhiin, and Col. John McConnel. A new division of Counties was made in 1847, in which the Township of Magog was constituted from the north-western jxirt of 11 alley and the north-eastern part of Bolton, and this now town- ship with the remainder of Hatley, and Btu'nston, Barford and Stanstead, form the present County op Stanstead. Since that time, this County has been represented by Col. John McConnel, H. B. Terrill, Esq., Hon. T. L. Tcrrill, Albert Knight, Esq., and C. C. Colby, Esq. From 1828 to 1841, little change was made in the management of the general aflairs of tho County, or in the local interents of tho dilferent towns. In 1841, an ordinance was passed, undor which District Councils were established — the Wardens of these Councils being appointed by the Governor General, and tho Councillors elected by the different townships and parishes in tho district, the different townships or ptirishes electing ono or two moinbors, according to the amount of their jxxpulation. The first District Council of Shorbrooke was formed Sept. 7, 1341, Hon. Edwaixl Hale, Warden. The townships in Stantoad County were each represented in this Council. Among tho advantages derived from this administration, were the surveying and estab- lishing of roads; which prerogative had been confined to the Grand Voyer. The Act constituting Disti'ict Councils was repealed in 1845, THE COUNTY OF STANSTEAD. and Township Councils and Parish Councils wore introduced — «ach township or parish to elect seven councillors. In 1847 this Act was repealed, and another was passed, which gave rise to the system of County Councils. In forming those councils each town- ship furnished its appropriate numbers. The Act constituting tho County Councils has been subject to various moditications, but it remains essentially unchanged to the present day. Tho same may be said of the township and pai-ish councils — the county councils being a kind of tribunal for tho arbitration of Uifiiculties in tho township councils. TOPOGRAPH rcAL VIEW. BoDNDABiEs. — Thc boundaries of the present County of Stan- fltcad are Orford, Ascott, Compton and Clifton on tho north; Compton and Hereford on the east, the parallel of 45 degrees which sej)arates it from Norton, Holland and Herby, in Vermont, on the south ; and Lake Memphremagog and Bolton on tho west. Tho entire county comprises an area of about 410 square miles, or about 2G3,000 acres. Face op the country. — There are few parts of our country, perhaps, that present a greater variety of surface than Stanstoad County. The land on tho eastern shore of Memphremagog L;iko and extending through llatley, on the west side of Lake Massa- wippi, is hilly and broken. The most i)rominent elevations aro tho hills west of the Narrows aiul Buiikci- Hill, near Fitch Bay. The courses of liarlow, Negro and Coaticook Jlivors are mai"ked by uneven banks and hilly ground which generally extends about a mile on each side. The greatest elevation in tho eastern part of the county is Barnston Mountain. In many places the surface is umlulating, and resembles the rolling j)rairies of tho west, with no prominent hills. On Barlow and Coaticook Rivers aro small but valuable meadows, varying i'vom a quarter of a mile to halfa mile in width. Tho greater part of tho hilly ground is adapted to cultivation or pasturage: and with the exception of a small tract of marshy land near the outlet of Lake Massawippi, and a section of some 800 acres west of tho Lake, called "Tho Burnt District," there is bui little waste land in the county. Soil and PiioDucTroNS. — The soil in its native state was highly fertile and productive. Tho hills and higher grounds wore covered with a heavy growth of maple, beech, birch, white ash and leverwood; and the lower lands produced elm, basswood, cherry, butternut, poplar, hemlock, spruce, jiino, cedar, tir and 8 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. tamariHk. Tho exponHO of clearing varied from $10 to $15 per acre. Crops of Indian corn, wheat, rye, oats, barley, buckwheat, potatoes, turnips, ])eas, beans and grass were sure and abundant. Potatoes were hirgely manufactured into whislioy. Many of the early settlors supposed tliat, like tho Western prairies, tho strength of the soil would always continue ; and their principal object was to extend their clearings. The consequence was that most of tho county was stripped ol* its most valuable timber, leaving only very limited reservation ibr sugai'ios, firewood, building materials, &c. Experience has shown that much of their best timber has been destroyed, and their farms impoverished to very little purpose. Many of those farms would now command a higher price in the market if no improvements had been made upon them. Tho value of real estate has increased with the general pros- perity of the country. At the beginning of the present century, tho price of wild lands varied from one dollar to two dollars per acre. Very many of the farms of the early settlere would now command from $2.5 to S5() per acre. Minerals. — Until within the few past years, but little attention haw been given to the geoloj:;ical and mineral resources of tho county. Granite and limestone of a superior quality aro abun- dant in Stanstead and Barnston. Soapstone has also been found. As our limits will not admit a particular description of the geological features of the several townships, tho reader is referred to the Report of Sir William Logan, late Provincial Geologist. State op Society. — The state of society in tho townships .has been subject to changes similar to those experienced in new settlements generally. Let the reader imagine a colony of fami- lies or individuals from ditfcrent countries and walks in life, thrown promiscuously together under circumstance^ of mutual interest and dependence, and he will form a pretty good estimate of things at the beginning. Every man was then "as good as his fellow," and distinction or caste was comparatively unknown. For a long time, the early settlers formed a kind of brotherhood, and tho friendships Avhich began in the days of their hardships and privations were continued during tho remainder of their lives. In their visits to each other, made with ox teams, often to the distance of six miles through tlie w^oods, thay doubtless experienced a satisfaction mucli greater than is usually enjoyed in the more splendid visits of modern days. TOPOORAPHICAL VIEW. 9 As the forests began to disappear and tlio circum^taneos of the people improved, they naturally sought to avail theinselvos of the privileges enjoyed in other parts ot tiio country. Tlioir fii-st step was in (he right direction — the inU'odiiction of schools as good as could bo sustained at the time. Social libiarios wore started in some of the towns, and wore a givat benefit. Some of the families of the early settlers had been favored with the advantages of a good English education, and these, in general, fui-nisluvl teachers for the ])ioiicor schools. Some of these familres had brought in a few books, and these were read and re-read throtighout the (litlci-ent neighborhoods. For many years, the Bible, liunyan's Pilgrim, Dod ridge's Rise and Progi-ess, and Watt's or Wesley's Jlymns, formed the entire library of many of the most wealthy families. The old-fasliioned toy books, with coarse wood cuts, such as The New iOngland Primer, Jack the Giant Killer, Valentine and Orson, Mother Bimch, Blue Beard, and Tom Thumb, were sought for and prized by the children and youth of tliat age, vastly liighcr than the noat periodicals that are now jjoured, like an avalanche, into the laps of the rising generation. Ecading in those days was, like study, conducted under difficulties, but it was thorough* Books were ixjad and re-read with attention and profit. The organization of Christian Churches followed the introduc- tion of schools. The jieople, coming as they did from dill'erent countries and localities, were ditferent in their religious training and belief, but, for the most part, they united in sustaining the ordinances of the gospel in accordance with their own views. The foundations of society having been laid, its progress has been commensurate with the growth and jirosperity of the settle- ments. As the circumstances of the people improved and their moans increased, their attention was turned to those moral im- provements that are insc})arablo from the enjoyments of civilized life. The character of the schools improved, the influence of the gosjiel began to be felt, newsj^apers and periodicals wore circulated, public spirit and enterprise increased, and during the past forty 3'ears, the state of society in Stanstead County has compared favorably with that of any part of Canada or the New England States. Education. — The early settlors of the different townships had, as has been before remarked, taken their first 8te[)s in the right direction. Schools wore started in all the neighborhoods where fifteen or twenty children could bo gathered. As early as 1800, 10 FOREST- AND CLEARIN08. some llirco or four of those hcIiooIh wore in oporntion in Stnn- Btottd — as many in ILatloy, and one or two in BaniHton. The Bcliooirt wore kept in tho nuwt contra! lo^ housos or barns in tlio dilloront noii^liborhoodH, and wore ^onoraliy taugiit by tho host ediicatod yoiuij^ mon and women in the sottlomontH — throe montlis in tiioHummor, and as many in tho winter — tho waives of tho toad'ors varying from $4 to 87 i)or montjj, and this ])aid mostly in grain «)r in articles of clothin:' of domestic manutiictnre. Si)elling, readint^, writin/^, and arithmetic were Use only hranclios taught. English (irammar and Geography wore sciences of a hitcr date. Those, though small, wore the nurseries in which very many who l»ave been distinguished in public ami profou- sional life in our own country and elsowhoro, first learned to lisp their A, Ji, C. As tho settlements increased in numbers and strength, school-houses were built, com|)etent teachers were emploj'od at increased wages — tho higher branches of a thorough English education were introduceil, and as early as 1818, tho bcIkkjIs in iStanstead County ranked among the best in any of tho towns in Camida or in Northern Vermont. These schools wt-re sustained by tlio people, and the teachers " boarded around." Tho compiler remembers his experience in this lino, and the remi- niscences of other early teachers would probably fill many pages. In 1800, an Act was passed by the Provincial Parliament, au- thorizing the establishment of Schools under what was termed The Hoyal Institute. For many years, this Act was compa- ratively a dead letter in the townships — few of thorn having tho ability to comply with its requirements. By tho provisions of this Act, any township or j)arish could by petition receive from the Legislature the sum of $240 as an annual salary lor tho teacher of a grammar school, upon the condition that a house furnishing ample accommodations for the school and for tho family of the teacher should bo built by the people. One of these schools was started in Ilatley in 1818, and another in Stanstead, about tho same time ; but they wore comparatively short lived — conti- nuing a few years — and no better than tho best district schools of the time. During the succeeding ton years little change occurrel in the condition of the schools of the county. From tho first there had been a liberal disposition manifested by tho Government for the encouragement of education in the townships, and, in 1829. the Elementary School Act was passed. This Act, with some modi- TOPOORAPniCAL VIEW. It flcationH, Ims contimuHl in force to the prcKcnt lime. C'ommis- Hioners wore appointoil, the diHbrent townships divided into dis- trictH, those districtrt multiplied, and granlH made for building new school houses, and for the support of teachers — each school receivin;^ $80 per annum. 'I his sum was generally sufficient to pay the wages of the teachers of (ho winter anJ sunnner schools — (he inhahitant.H mei-ely ju-oviding for the board of (lie (eachors, firewood and (ho o(her vondngent expenses. The following statistics, as supplied by Henry Iltjblmrd, Esq., Inspector of Schools for the District of St. PVancis, will show tho present number of schools in S(ans(ead Count}* : " For (he Scholastic Year ending July 1, 1807, there have been in operadon widiin (he liini(s of S(ans(cad County, seven High Sclioolw or Academies receiving Government aid — three in Slans- teiul, viz., Stanstcad Seminary, at S'anstead Plain, and the High Schools at CasHville and Georgeville; one at Jlarnston, one at Coaticook, one at Hatley, aiul a Model School at Magog. Those schools report an aggregate attendance for (he year, of about four hundred and twenty jmpils. There has been in addition to the^e an independent School in connexion with tho Episcopal Church at Coaticook. " Of English Elementary or district schools, there liavc boon seventy-six in operation: twenty-nine in S(ans(ea(i, twenty in Barnston, one in Coaticook, five in Burford, (liirtecn in Hadey, and eight in Magog. The total a((endar.ce at (he ndiools in S(an- Btead was 97(J, in Barnston, 555; in Coaticook 45 ; in Barford,139; in Ilatley, 425, and in Magog, 2 3 ; total, 2,353; thus laaking tho whole number of schools (of all kinds), 84; total attenilance, 2,833. The number of schools in operation and tho attendance var}' a small per cent, from year to year." MILITARY SERVICE. In 1802, Sir John Johnson was appointed Lieut.-Colonel of the third battalion. Eastern Townships Militia. The able men were gathered. Companies were formed, and otficers appointed. They met once or twice in a year. Their '' trainings " were usually held in the largest openings in the settlements. The men ap[)eared. upon panidc in their homespun, every-day clothing. Some with old army guns, some with old fowling pieces, and some with guns " without locks, stocks, or barrels ! " Some of the officers of those companies had had experience in military att'airs ; but most of the wm 12 FORESTS AND CLKANIN08. others, like the pnvatoH, migljt hiivo presoiitod the nppoaranco of " theuwUwanl squad," in a ro|;ular drill. Tlireo cornpunicrt wore oi-|L;iiiiizod in Staiistead in 180'3. The Offii'orH were (!har!oH Kilitorn, John lluitor, and Tlioinart Friolt, captains ; Andrew Yoiuii,', iiiid Thomas Fylor, lifliitonants ; Jolinson Ta])liii,i'nsi«fn,and Honjaniin Kilhornand iiichard Copp, hcrgeanls. This company numlmrod al)oiit 50. One company was formed in llatloy in 1807. Flhonozor Hovoy captain; Simon Kozar, lioutonnnt; and Jusmo \Vadloi<^h, onsi^n. It niimltored ahout 50. A company was fortiicd in FJarnston, in 1805, Joseph Birtlott, captain; John lloutli, lioutcnai»t; Lovi Locko, unnign ; George Aldrich, Kci'goant. Had about 50 men. In 1812, there were seven companies in .^tanstcad, four in llat- ley and three in Barnston. In the American War of 1812- 1815 each of tiiose companies supplied some 5 men by draft for the British forces. A ciivalry company liad boon formed, and these, with most of the militia were employed at dilVerent times in the frontier Horvice. Subso(pient to the Peaco of 1815, but little attention was given to military affairs. One training or muster oacli year having been deemed suHiciont. This state of quietude was, however, broken by the Rebellion of 1837-1 838. Although the operations of the Insurgents liad fairly begun in 1837, no positive outbreak occured upon the frontier until Januaiy, 1838. In the meantime, a volimteor company had been formed comj)rising recruits from Stanstoatl, Hatley, I'otton and liolton. The otficers were Alex Killorn, captain ; J. Langworthy and II. Mears, lieutenants ; J. S. Walton, ensign ; and J, W. Martin, ser- geant. This company di(i good service. Among their exploits was the following, as related by J. S. Walton, Esq., their ensign : " A simultaneous attack had, as it appeared, been planned u])on all the towns and villages along the line or frontier of Lower t>a- nada and many parts of Upper Canada, on some night in January, 1837. About one hundred men, principally from Stanstead and Barnston, gathered on the night in question at Derby Line for the purpose, as some of them afterwards stated, of burnins: the vilhi ig tge of Stanstead Plain, and disarming the Volunteers of Captain Kil- born's Company. Tliey were mustered near the flag statl" on the brow of the hill, overlooking Rock Island by one Blanchard, who had printed a paper at the line for circulation in Stanstead and MILITARY SERVICE. 18 Compton conntios.with tlio viowof Mtlrrin^ »p thopoopio to revolt. Tlii,x worthy inan wiih clioson to load this ^'alhmt band to ( liargo upon IliounHiispoctin^' pcoploon ' tho Fhiin,'— for «o little wnndan- gor apprehended at that time, that no ^'uard waH kept, eitlior day or ni/jflit. Before making an ollectnal dcmonHtration, it waH tlioii/fht bo«t by those bravo men to send a reconnoitering party to the Plain, and lilanchard and some three or foiirothers are report- ed to have visited most of the buildings in the village and to have rocomniondcd an immediate attack, as there wore no " lions" in the way. A part of tho company wore opposed to bnrning tho village, and some of them did not oxaetly like to risk the attempt of taking tho muskets from tlie volunteers, lest they, themsolvos, might bo taken. A grxxl deal of time was spent in discussing pro- liminarioH, until one after one, the company began to droj> away j and before day light, all had disapj)oared, verifying the lines : " Full one hundred gallant fighting mon Marched up a iiill, and then nuirched down again I " Tho invasion of Potton was not quite so barren of rosultw. — A part of Capt. Kih)orii's volunteers lived in Potton, and tho writer, as color sergeant, was orilered to that place to drill lliem. He started about daylight of tho morrnng succeeding the above- mentioned gathering at Derby Lino, but quite ignorant of what had been passing there. While on his way, ofter crossing the Lake, he was asked by several persons if Stanstead Plain had not been burned the ])rcvious night. On receiving his reply in tho negative, they expressed great surprise, as they had learned that morning from Troy, Vt., that not only Stanstcad Plain, but all the prificipal villages on tho frontier of Canada had been burned. It afterwards appeared that a [urty of about thirty-five, the most of them residents of Potton, had gathered at North Troy, an'r.ed all the men and ordered them to return home. In the meantime, he and Lieut. Martin remained a while near Ilollis- ter's house, but when from the report of a gun and other sig- nals, i ley found that men wero gathering at no great distance from ihem, they thought discretion to be the better part of valor, and about mid-night i*tarted for home. On reaching Mosher Corner, they were fired upon by some 20 men from beliind the fences and from an old cellar. Capt. Kilborn, though severely wounded, started his horse upon the run, reached home, and gave the alarm. He had seen Lieut. Martin fall from his horse, and fi'om the number of shots fired supposed he must have been killed, and that the party would not have made this de- monstration unless they had been fully prepared to cai-ry out their, previous threat of burning Staiistead Plain. Such a panic as th*at caused by the arrival of Capt. Kilborn on that eventful nigh*, has never before or since been witnessed in Stansfead. An attack was hourly expected ; messengers were despatched to Hathv.', Compton, Lennoxville and Shorbrooke, and before ten o'clock the next morning a military force of 1000 men was on the gfound. In the meantime, Lieut. Martin escaped unhurt. His horse had received a shot in his head and had fallen ; but he extrict.ied himself and run for his life. Ho succeeded in reaching 16 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. a house •where he passed the remainder of the niijht unmolested. His horse had been kindly cared for by a neighbor, and early the next morning he sot out for home. He was mot by his wife, accompanied by a cavalcade of the military and friends who had gone with the intention of finding him, whether dead or alive Capt. Kilborn recovered from his wound, and in a few weeks resumed the command of his company. In the spring of 1866, the frontier towns were alarmed by threatened invasions from parties connected with an association in Ireland and America,known by the name of Fenians. Astheoper- ations of this organization are matters of general history, it may suffice to say that it presented for a time, a fo: mi id able appear- ance, comprising much of the Irish element in Britain and America. A part of their plan was to send detached parties mustered in the United States through different frontier towns into Canada, to overrun and to plunder the inhabitants and get possession of the country. The Provincial Government, having been apprised of their movements, despatched ti-oops to the different frontier posts. In the meantime, parties of those desperadoes, numbering from 200 to 2,000, inva(Jed our frontier in different places in Canada West, and at St. Armand, P. Q. In most of those places, they were promptly met and repulsed by the Canadians troops. Similar attempts were made some three years afterwards, v,fhich resulted in entire failure. The Stanstead frontier was at times threatened, but, beyond threats, nothing occurred to distui'b the peace of the commu- nity. MAILS AND ROUTES. Many years elapsed before the pioneers of the Eastern Town- ships enjoyed the advantages of postal communication wiih other parts of Canada and the United States. The first mail route opened in this part of the country was from Wells River to Derby Line, Vt., in 1812. Previous to that time, the towns upon that route had been supplied by a post-rider who came to Derby Line twice in each month, and, as his business increased, extended his trips through Stanstead, Barnston, Hatley, and Compton. lie was employed in circulating the Green .Moun- tain Patriot and the North Star, then published at Poacham and Danville, Vt. These were almost the only newspapers road in tlie settlements for many years, and the sight of a Quebec or Mont- real paper was a very rare occurrence. I LOCAL WEW8PAPER8. 17 From 1800 to 1817 there were no regular mails through the ^ ■'^io.rn Townships. Whenever desi)atche3 were sent from the Oovernment, special couriers were employed, as also witli roturn- ino" (.iocniments. In 1817, a mail route was opened from Stanstead to Quebec, via Melbourne, with a weeljly mail which was carried on horseback. Posi-Offices were established ut Stanstead, llatley, the " Lower Forks," now Sherbrooke, and Melbourne. In 1824, a weekly mail was started between Stanstead aad Montreal, via Copp's Ferry, now Georgeville, and Magog Outlet, where Posl^ Offices were opened. The expense of the conveyance of this mail was sustained in part by individuals living on the route. Another weekl_y mail was subsequently started between Stanstead and Mont- real, via St. Johns, and these two mails supplied a regular com- munication with Montreal and Western Canada for many years. In 1833 semi- weekly mails were introduced, and since that time, the facilities for mail correspondence have steadily increased, and the greater part of Stanstead County is now in daily communication with the principal towns in Canada antl the northern citie.-, of the United States. LOOAL NEWSPAPERS. In 1823 Siliis H. Dickerson started a weekly paper, " The British Colonist," at Stantead Plain. This paper was a very respectable sheet for the time, and, as it was the only one then printed in the Eastern Townships, it obtained a hirge circulation. Polities and party were then matters of mere name. Up to that time, tho attention of the Provincial Government had not been fully directed to the requirements of the increasing Settlements of the Town- ships. The particulars of the organization of the new District of St. Francis furnished materials for the columns of Mr. Dickersora's paper; and it might have been well, perhaps, if he had been con- tented with printing those particulars. The Presiding Judge of the newly constituted Court, though a learned and worth}' man, was peculiarly sensitive and tenacious of his own professional dignity Mr. Dickerson had been trained in the school of Ameri- can Republicanism, and in some of his editorials had animad- verted rather strongly upon the decisions of tho Judge in parti- cular cases. His comments, though just, perhaps, in the main, were ili-timed, and brought him into direct coUisiou with the Judge. The Judge was arbitrary, and he was unyielding. Suffice it to say that he was repeatedly lined and im2>risoned for '< Contempt of Court," and followed for some three years by the 18 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Judge with unrelenting persecution ani severity. His property became reduced, and he was compelled to relinquish the enter- prise of his paper, and leave the country. He returned to Stan- stead in after years, however, and for some time sustained the office of Collector of Customs for that Port. THE 8TAN8TEAD JOURNAL. This newspaper, published at Rock Island, was commenced in 18-15. The enterprise was started under circumstances of discour- agement by LeRoy Robinf.on, v^ho still remains its proprietor and editor. Other undertakings of a similar kind had been tried and had failed, for want of patronage, but Mr. Robinson had brought to the work a practical knowledge of the business, health, industry and perseverance. The result has been a success. The journal has acquired an extensive circulation, second, perhaps, to none in the Eastern Townships, and ranks among the best of oui- country papers. n THE COATICOOK OBSERVER. This paper was started at Coaticook in 18T0. It is a highly respectable journal and has a good circulation, — is now published by Hunter Bradford. TOWNSHIP OF 8TANSTEAD. The name Stanstead is of Anglo-Saxon origin. In almost every nation, and among all classes of people names of persons and places have been more or less descriptive of the character or qualities of the individuals or localities to which they are api)lied. The noun or word which denotes a locality is often combined with an epithet, descriptive of some circumstance, quality, or natural production of the place. To show in what a variety of con- nections a simple word of this kind is found a few examples ai*e tsubjoined in which stone is a component syllabe — Stone, Stondon, Stonehnm, Stonehnuse, Stonton. — The Anglo saxon orthography is STAN —whence Stona^e, iStanwix, Stanford, Stan/old, Stanbridge, StiinstC'id, , From the Imperial Gazetteer it appears that three places in JiUgland beor the narao of Stanstead. It was from one of these pluto^ that the Township of Stanstead, and subsequently the county, derived its munc. TOWNSHIP OP STAN8TEAD. 19 The survey of Stanstead was begun in 1792 and completed in 1793. There is a legend handed down from the early settlers to the effect that, while at this work, the surveyors were in the habit of mixing more whiskey with their water than was consistent with strict temperance, and finding it difficult sometimes to keep either themselves or their compass at equilibrium, were accustomed to talk to the instrument telling it to " stand steady; " but, owing to their too frequent potations, wore only able to articulate " stand- stead !" and that this circumstance gave rise to the name of the town. The question may, perhaps, furnish scope for the future researches of the antiquarian. The Township of Stanstead, which includes the villages of Stans- tead Plain, Beebo Plain, Rock Island, Goorgovillo, Fitch Bay, and the Lake Shore, Glines' Corner, Grriffin's Corner, Marlow, Ruit- er's Corner, Magoon Point, Brown's Hill, Oassvillo, lioynton, Amy I'orner, Newvilie, and Caswellboro' settlements, is situated on the eastern shore of Memphremagog Lake, in 4 degrees 55 mi- nutes cast longitude from Washington. Its other boundaries are Magog and Ilatley on * the north, Barnston on the east, and the parallel of 45 degrees north latitude, which separates it from Holland and Derby in Vermont, on the south. Its extreme lengh from east to west is about eleven miles, and its breadth from north to south is ten miles, comprising an area of about 110 square miles, or about 70,000 acres. LAKES AND RIVERS. Lake Memphremagog, abouttwo-thirdsoi' which lies in Canada, forms the western boundary of Stanstead, and extends northerly nearly through the entire county. It lies in a semicircular form, partly among the mountains and p.artly in the valley which runs obliquely across the northern portion. The waters are limpid and remarkably clear, except in the seasons of the spring freshets, when the streams are swollen with the mountain torrents from the high surrounding country. Its principal tributary streams arc Barton, Black, Clyde, John s and Cherry Rivers, and Marlow, Lewis, Gale, Taylor, Leo, Eoilins, Perkins, Ward, Tuck, and Thompson's Mill Brooks. Magog River is the only outlet. This river, with a north-easterly course of about 20 miloS;li>rm8 a junc- tion with the St. Francis River at Sherbrooke,and thus the sur^jlus waters of the lake are convoyed into the St. Lawrence. The extreme length of the lake from north to south is about 33^ miies^ rr MB« 20 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. its breadth varying from ono mile to three miles. The water is in many places bhallow, but very deep in others, having been sound- ed in some instances to the depth of sixty fathoms. The deepest place yet ascertained is near the foot of Owl's Head, which mea- sured Olio hundred fathoms. Steamers drawing five feet of water liave for many years made daily trips from Newport, Vt., to Magog Outlet and back during the Summer and Fall. Captain George W. Fogg commanded the Mountain Maid, the only steamer used on the lake for many years, and was distinguished for his kindness and courtesy to his passengers. T 'le stopping places on the route were Harvey's Landing, the Mountain House, Georgeville and Knowlton's Landing. During the few past years, this lake has been a resort for tourists from the United States and from different parts of Canada. Travellers ar<3 generally pleased with the scenery of the lake and its surroundings. Thoy seldom fail of climbing Owl's Head. This mountain is the highest, except one, in the Eastern Townships, and its summit aftbrds a clear view of the country south of the St. Lawrence from Montreal Mountain to the St. Francis Eiver. In passing down the lake from Nowport, Vt., a fine view is presented of Indian Point, a promontory in West Derby, so called from its having been for some time the residence of the family of an Indian known among the early settlers as Captain Jo. He had in former days sustained the position of Chief, in his tribe. Whipple's Point, on the opposite shore, affords an interesting view. Province Island, lying partly in Vermont and partly in Canada, containing about 100 acres mostly cleared and imjiroved, was the property of the late Carlos Pierce, Esq. The^e are several small islands in its vicinity, among which is Tea Table Island. After passing Province Island, the surrounding country presents the appearance of an extended amphitheatre with the lake for its centre. Prominent to view on the east are Blackadder Point, so called from a family who settled upon it ; Bodwell Point, now known as Cedarville, and Magoon Point, formerly called Black Point, and on the west, Owl's Head, Sugar Loaf, Gibraltar Point, and in the distance, northerly, Bolton and Orford Mountains. Whetstone Island, near Magoon Point, contains about forty acres — some twenty-five acres of which have been cleared and im- proved. It derived its name from a quarry which fuiuishes LAKES AND EIVERS. 21 whetstonos said to bo equal in quality to any imported oil stones. Skinner's Island, opposite Magoon Point and near the eastern shore, has boon distinguished in fiction as a ref\igo for smugglers in the American War of 1812-1815 — inasmuch as it has been selected by several of our modern story-tollers as the place where various scenes of robbery, murder, and love have been enacted. This island contains about ten acres — rocky and barren — is prin- cipally a granite ridge — a reef of which extends to Minnie Island, a distance of ubout twenty rods. Skinner's Cave, said to have been the smugglers' retreat, is an opening in a granite . ledge above high water mark, and extending some fifty or sixty feet into the ledge — about eight feet high and about eight feet wide. Minnie Island, containing about half an acre, rocky and barren, was long the fishing ground of David Heath. Ziong Island, near the eastern shore, and opposite the place of the Hon. C D. Day, contains about forty acres. It consists of a long and broken ridge of rocks — the south part of which is granite. The surface is in some places thinly covered with dwarf pines and shrubs. It is a place of resort in the " blueberry " season. The only object worthy of particular note is the " Balance Rock," a granite boulder of some ten or fifteen tons, poised upon a high ledge of the same kind of stone. Round Island, in this vicinity, contains about ten acres — surface broken, and covered mostly with white birch and dwarf pine. Molson's Island, containing about fifty acres, and near the eastern shore, opposite the farm of A. W. Boynton, is broken and uneven. A part has been cleared and improved. Mr. Molson has built a house and barn, and the premises furnish a good sugar orchard. Lord's Island contains about twenty-five acres, mostly cleared and furnishing good pasturage. It lies midway from east to west in the lake and about two-and-a-half miles below Goorgeville. Stephen Lord matte the first clearing and improvements. There are, also, other large islands in tiie vicinity of Magog village and other parts of the lake — some of which are used as fishing grounds. Long Bay, a branch of Lake Memphremagog, extends north- easterly from Whetstone Island about two miles. Its average breadth is three-fourths of a mile. About the year 1848, a r"f^ 22 FORESTS AND OLBARINOS. ''! i trarihiont man by the nnmo of Spraguo came from Vermont, npi^eared to be partially deranj^ed, but was known to possess some $3,000 in bank notes, which ho carried about his person. Ho spent several weeks — alternately at Stanstead Plain and Georgoville. Some time, late in the summer, ho left his boarding place at "The Plain," as was supposed, to go to Georgevillo, but was never seen alive afterwards. In the following spring, his body was found floating on the deep water of Long Bay. lie had doubtless been waylaid and murdered. There was a deep cut in the neck, and wounds in different parts of the body. Weights had been fastened to the body with silk handkerchiefs, but the stones had worn through their covering and dropped. Different parties were suspected, and legal proceedings instituted. Two or three men were an-ested, and though the public mind was strongly impressed with the belief of their guilt, they were dis- charged — the chain of circumstantial evidence not being con- sidered complete. A strait of about half a mile in length called ** The Narrows," connects Long Bay with Fitch Bay. Fitch Bay has an average breadth of three- fourths of a mile, and extends two miles north- easterly, or a little beyond the concession line between No. 21, 5th range and No. 21, 6th range. This bay derived its name from Colonel George Fitch, an Englishman of some note who was among the early explorers of the township. Though not immediately connected with the operations of the surveying party, he appears to have been identified with their movements. He explored Long Bay and Fitch Bay, and Bouchette's map of that part of the town v/as probably constructed from his plan. Col. Fitch was a genial, pleasant companion, and a lover of fun and jokes. Among the anecdotes related of him is one in which he " met his match." At the time the surveyors were engaged in running the concession lines east of Long Bay, ho pi'oposed to Joseph Kilborn a trial of the extent of their eye-sight for a wager of some five gallons of rum for the party. The challenge was accepted and the compass set and sighted. Col. Fitch made the first trial and pointed out a large tree as being the farthest object he could discern. When Mr. Kilborn made his trial, he admitted that he could not see any further than to the tree in question ; but he insisted that an accurate measurement of the length of their ?ioses (his was a very long one,) and the distance of their eyes from the compass sight should be made, and the result was that LAKEB AND RIVERH. 23 Mr. Kilborn won tho wagor by tho distnnce of more than half an inch ! Col. Fitch diod at Miswisquoi Bay in 1799. Tho first male child born in Stanstoad rocoivod his name — Goorgo Pitch Copp. LovERiNO Pond, about sovon miles in length, with an average breadth of three-fourths of a mile, lying partly in Stanstoad and partly in Magog, is connected with Fitch Bay by Loo's Mill Brook. Hubbard Pond or Crystal Lake, in the vicinity of Stan- stead Plain, is about throe-fourths of a mile in length, with an average breadth of ono-fourth of a mile. Some 20 acres of land onthe eastern shore have been appropriated for a public cemetery. There are two or throe other small ponds in tho town. RrvERS. — Barlow River has its rise from a pond in Holland, whence it runs through tho south-west corner of Barnston, and entering Stanstead about one mile north of the Province Line, takes a south-westerly course for about a mile to the Caswell boro' Settlement. Hero it receives a branch of some five miles in length rising from Barnston Pond, then takes a north westerly direction about two miles to tho Ox Bow, on the farm of J. M. Hubbard. It then takes a south-westerly course about two miles ftirther to Rock Island, whence it continues about due west, along the Province Line, to Beebe Plain, whence making nearly a right angle, it runs about three miles almost due north to Mack's Mills, and then taking a north-easterly direction continues its course through the remaining part of tho breadth of the town, and empties into Massawippi Lake in Hatley after a serpentine coui'se of nearly twenty miles. Some valuable mill seats are still occu- pied at Rock Island, Mack's Mills, Smith's Mills and Woollen Factory, and Libbie's Mills. Before tho forests had been cleared away, this river was much larger than it now is, and was well supplied with fish, which were often taken in large quantities. The Colby farm, containing about 1000 acixss, is situated on this river. It has large and valuable meadows. Tho survej' of Derby, Vt,,'was made in 1780, or about twelve years before that of Stanstead. Mr. Whitelaw, who afterwards constructed a map of Vermont and New Hampshire, was at the head of the party, and a man by the name of Barloiv was among the surveyors. While engaged in running the northern line, they found that their stock of provisicHis was exhausted, and Barlow was sent off through tho woods to Wells River for a supply. On his retxu'n, he found his friends encamped on the hill south of that 24 FORESTS AND CLEARIHQS. part of the river which runs in Derby, and opposite the present railway station at Eook l.sland. They wore thirsty and hungry, and were so overjoyed with their supply of a bottle of rum and provisions that they unanimously declared that the name of Earlow should bo given to the river. Neoiio River, which derived its name from a family of negroes known by the name of Tatton, who Kcttled upon its banks in Barnston in 1804, takes its rise in Holland, runs throu^^h Barnston, and after a course of about two miles across the north east corner of Stanstead, emj)ties into Barlow lliver in Hatley. It has several good mill seats in Barnston, and Colby's Mills in Stanstead. Borou^fliH* Falls on this river afford a picturesque and highly in- teresting view. Face op the Country. — The surface of Stanstead is diversified, butmobtly lies in undulating or rolling swells, with no prominent hills. The top of Narrows Ilill and some parts of the adjucent Lake Shore Settlement are the highest elevations, and Bunker Hill, near Fitch Bay, in next in height. The land near the Lake and between the Lake and Fitch Bay is in many instances broken and uneven, but is generally well adapted to cultivation and pasturage. Many of the farms have valuable sugarios. The surface on the banks of Barlow River is in some instances broken and irregular, but capable of cultivation. There is but little waste land in Stanstead, and it is not surpassed by any of the Eastern Townships in richness of soil and in agricultural re- sources. The Lake Shore south of Georgeville, extending to Magoon Point, furnishes several large quarries of excellent limestone. Between Fitch Bay and the south-western boundary of the town, extending easterly to Beebe Plain, are extensive developments of granite of a superior quality. There are also other quannes of limestone and granite in different localities, which have been worked. No mineral deposits of suflBcient importance to pay the expense of working have as yet been found. The Silurian rocks form the foundation strata of the western part of the town, and the Devonian, consisting of limestone and clay slates, with protru- sions of granite, predominate through the eastern part ; hence it will be seen that the surface of the different parts of the town must furnish soils corresponding with those of similar formations elsewhere — subject only to the result of drift or other accidental deposits. LAKXS AND RIVERS. 25 Tlio forests, in their native state, presented a grand and luxu- riant appearance — the high landH i)eing covorwl nriostly with maple, beech and birch, interspersed frequently with spriico ridges, hemlock and white ash. The lower lands pror loft the country. Ichabod Smith and Wilder Pierce opened a store in 1813, and subsequently separated and b'lilt brick stores ; that of Mr. Sniith has since been taken down, but that of Ziiv. Pierce is now occu- pied with the Custom house and the Eastern Townships Bank. Other parties engaged in trade, about that time, but soon sold out and left the country. The settlements in the township and in Hatley and Barnston had in the meantime been rapidly increasing and "The Plain" had become rather a general market. Trade was then profitable ; and among the different merchants who estab- lished themselves in the town, only two failures occurred during more than half a century. In many cases large fortunes were amassed, w hich were afterwards invested in western speculations, and the amount of money thus furnished by Stanstead capitalists would seem incredible, considering the circumstances under which it was acquired. In the early days of the settlement, the trans- portation of gooils was attended with much inconvenience and expense, owing to the bad state of the roads and the distance from the markets. Many packages of English goods and heavier articles wore brought from Montreal and from the South on horse- back, and mex'chandise of all kinds commanded high prices. 8TANSTEAD PLAIN. 29 row No. 4, 9th range. Sam- ted a clothier's ind. Jonathan (1 to Augustine ed at Eock Is range, in 1804. id 80on extend- nstead County, rado about the range, in 1800, e now living in progressed but within its pro- le forest where iously been by it Chamberlain Zabdiel Thayer, ied >r left the re in 1813, and .t of Mr. Smith e is now occu- iVnships Bank, it soon sold out )wnship and in pidly increasing I'kot. Trade was ints who estab- )Ccurrod duriiig fortunes were rn speculations, }toaJ capitalists ices under which nent, the trans- onvonience and ad the distance (ods and heavier > South on horse, ed high prices. Calico, which could not now be sold for more than 12 or 15 cents per ya cut nails were sold at 25 cents per pound, 9 by 7 window glass at 12J cents po* square, and other goods in proportion. In the case of a man Avh,:) had opened a store in a neighbouring town, he was asked at w)>ivrrate per cent, advance ho sold his goods. His reply was ^^ four per cent.'' The enquirer thought this was hardly a paying business, and told him so. He said he did not know exactly what he meant by/)er cent., but that he sold his goods at '■'■ foxir times the price they cost him." This couid not, perhaps, bo taken as a fair estimate of aW the trade of those days, but the loading mer- chants generally started manufiictories of pot and pearl ashes which then commanded high prices in the English market, and took in salts of lye in payment for their gouds, thus realizing a largo profit both ways. The salts were made by boiling the lye of hard wood ashes to such a consistence that when cold it might be carried in a trough or basket. In this condition the salts were carried to the manufactories, sometimes on sleds; but as sleds were rare, a less expensive vehicle was usually' adopted. The market price for salts was variable, ranging from ^3 to $6 per cwt., but thej' could always be sold at a fair jirice, and for cash. The credit or barter system of those days increased the price of goods. The usual terms of trade were that payment should be made in grain or other kinds of produce in the month of January, following the purchases, which if the customer failed to do, he was required to pay cash and interest within the succeeding j'ear. Not having the fear of the " Maine Law " before their eyes, the early traders were accustomed to do a wholesale and retail business in rum, brandy, gin, whiskey, and other distilled spirituous liquors; and in those days of " temperate dvitiking," almost every one, high or low, rich or poor, indulged in those beverages ; and the account books of the merchants shewed frequent instances of long columns of charges of rum, brandy, gin, whiskey, and ditto, against indi- viduals in good standing and of high respectability. In addition to the largo quantities of foreign liquoi's that were sold, thoro i "^mmmfm^ 30 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. were atone time not less than twenty-six distilleries for the manu- facture of potato whiskey in the town, and those turned out at least 3000 gallons of whiskey, each, annually. A cousiderabie part of the quantity thus made was disposed of at Montreal and other markets, but the amount consumed at home told fearfully upon the prosperity of the settlement. The Temperance Eeforma- tion of subsequent years changed the aspect of thistraflSc, but not before many of the early settlers had become habitually intem- perate, some of whom found the drunkard's grave, and others were stripped of their property and compelled to leave the country. In looking back to those days of darkness and gloom, it is pleasant to realize that the fires of those distilleries have long since been quenched, and that the traffic in distilled spirits as a beverage is DOW regarded as a nuisance. During the time of the American War of 1812-1815, the inhabitants of Stanstead and Derby maintained a strict neutrality and continued their previous friendly relation to each other. As they had together and alike sharoi-I the difficulties and privations incident to new settlements, and as nothing they could do could affect the general issue between the two Governments, they succeeded in maintaining an interchange of visits between families, and, to a very great extent, their previous business intercourse. Smuggling was, indeed, carried on by parties on both sides of the Line ; but this did not disturb the quiet and harmony of the two towns. In 1855, Stanstead Plain was set off by the Provincial Legisla- ture as a separate corporation, comprising lots numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the 9th Range, and lots numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the 10th Range of lots in the Township of Stanstead — the whole being supposed to contain an area of about three square miles. The present public buildings are a Wesleyan church, of which men- tion is made elsewhere, a Roman Catholic chm-ch, an Episcopal church, a Congregational church, a town hall, an academy, a district school house, 2 hotels, 4 stores, 2 groceries, a druggist's shop, a silvermith's shop, a tailor's shop, 3 blacksmith's shops, a carriage shop, 2 harness shops, a shoemaker's shop, a bank agency, a registry office, u post office, a telegraph office, a custom house, a masonic hall and a tin shop. There are four practising phyb.cians, six advocates and seven clergymen. The number of houses is about 100, with a population of about 800. Among the elegant residences may be mentioned those of A. !i K 38 for the manu- > turned out at \. cousiderabie t Montreal and le told fearfully erance Eeforma- lis traffic, but not iftbitually intem- and others were the country. In •m, it is pleasant long since been as a beverage is 1812-1815, the strict neutrality each other. As 33 and privations 3y could do could vernments, they visits between )revious business )n by parties on irb the quiet and rovincial Leglsla- j numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the 10th ■the whole being uare miles. The ;h, of which men- rch, an Episcopal 1, an academy, a )ries, a druggist's acksmith's shops, ir's shop, a bank ilegraph office, a . There are four clergymen. The ation of about 800. ioned those of A. {"i 'I ^Pf» i, ' i i 8TANSTEAD PLAIN. 31 Knight, Esq, Hon. T. L. Terrill, Rev. "W. L. Thompson, C. A. BichardRnn K«m W. H H.mUp. E«n.. S. W. Snow. TT.^n.. Mrn H. 10 cori'jr- ■uitni 1 (.ii bridge, and i\i- )f of Mr. i'omro/'s hou^ coinl Plaiu. m I m f f * / * - • mm^^.j BTANSTEAD PLAIN. 31 Knight, Esq., Hon. T. L. Terrill, Eev. W. L. Thompson, C. A. ilichard»on, Esq., W. H. Hunter, Esq., S. W. Snow, Esq., Mrs. H. A. Eobortson, Mr. Isaac Butters ami the la to Carlos Pierce, Esq. The enterprise of the now Wcsleyan church was begun in 1864. Mrs. Carlos Pierce performed the ceromony of laying the corner- stone in 1866. Tiie building was completed in 1868, when it was in due form dedicated and ceded to the Canada Conferosice, under the auspices of the Eev. W. M. Punshon, L. L. D., the exorcises of the meeting having been conducted by the then superintendent of the Circuit, the Eev. E. B. Ryckman. In the cavity of the corner-stone were deposited a brief account of the early settl'?nient of the township, and the origin of the church enterpris. . a copy of the Deed of Conveyance to the Conference, samples of the different coins of money then in circulation, and copies of several periodicals and newspapers of the time. To the historian of after years, these statistics may, pcrhai^s, servo as a starting point. ROCK ISLAND. The settlement of this village was coeval with that of Stanstead Plain — both having been begun about the same time. In 1798, Selah and Samuel Pomroy, brothers, came from Massachusetts. Selah settled on No. 4, lllh Range, in Stanstead, where some of his descendants still reside. Samuel made a beginning on the hank of the river in Derby, about ten rods south of the Canada line. Tie State of Vermont had been surveyed previous to that time, but the lino of demarcation had been so imperfectly defined that the early settlers hardly knew at first, whether they wore in Vermont or in Canada. In process of time, however, as the settlements on the frontier began to increase, the parallel of 45 degrees was supposed to have been ascertained, but it was not finally determined till many years afterwards. Mr. Pomroy cleared at first about an acre in a dense forest of heavy, dark timber, and built a log house, which served as a stopping place for emigrants from the Now England States to : Canada. The first tree that was fallen on the Canada side of the river, was a large pine — the stump of which is still preserved as a relic. This tree stood upon tho northern bank of the river, some twenty rods below the present main bridge, and furnished tho shingles that covered the roof of Mr. Pomroy' 8 house, and the house of Mr. Taplin, at Stanstead Plain. A^ I i 32 FORESTS AND OLEARINQS. For more than a year, Mr. Pomroy had no neighbors nearer than Mr. Taplin, at Stanstoatl Plain, and Mr. Ilinman, at JKu'by Centre. In the meantime ho gradually extended hia cleaiiiig to some five acres, which took in the pre.sc; business part of the village of Derby Line, and afterwards biiilt a house directly en the lice — one half in Vermont, and t'le other half in Canada. This house was a place of resort for the early settlers of Stanstoad and Derby — between whom the most friendly relations were sus tained. Some of the Canada settlers were in debt when they left the United States, and from prudential motives did not choose to cross the parallel of 45 degrees. To meet the requiromonta of this class, a line was painted across the floor, dividing the two countries. Debtors and creditors could enter at separate doors — meet, and exchange friendly greetings, but there was "a gulf between them." In 1801, Mr. Pomroy started a clothier's shop, on a small scale, on the north side of the river, about fifteen rods above the present main bridge, and, in connection with his brother Solah, cari'ied on the business for two or three years. Some years afterward he sold his pi'operty at Derby Lino, and removed to Montreal. In 1800, Daniel Lee pitched No. I, 10th Eango of Stanstead, made a small clearing on the east side of the river, and built a log house. He afterwards relinquished his " betterments " to James Paul, who sold out to Jedediah Lee in 1804. This property was afterwards owned by his son, Brastus Lee, and is now in the possession of A. P. Ball, Esq. In 1802, a temporary bridge, leading from Stanstead to Derby, was built across the river. This bridge has since been frequently rebuilt, but the location has not been materially changed. Previous to that time, the only ci'ossing place had been a ford, some forty or fifty rods above the Falls. In 180.i, Col. Charles Kilborn who had previously drawn lots numbers 1 and 2, 9th Range of Stanstead, came on and with his brother-in-law, Andrew Young, cleared two acres on the north side of the river, put up a grist mill and a saw mill, and, to secure a water power, built a dam across the main stream at the head of the Falls, and cut a canal across the curve of the river which took in an ai-ea of some 4 or 5 aci-es. This canal furnishes a most valuable water power, — it supplies several mills and foundries, and might be rendered available for many more. The territory cut oft' by the ciu'ves of the river received the name of rock island, and takes in the principal business part of that village. ROCK ISLAND. 88 ighbors nearer iintui, at J)«rby his cloariiii^ to S.S psirt of the ISO diroctly on livlf in Ciinada. rs of Stun.stoad tions woro sua whoa tiicy left d not clioo.so to equirornonts of ading tho two jparato doors — waa "a gulf These mills were the first started in the soutli-oast quarter of Stan.stead. Col. Kilborn moved his family in 1804, and for a few years tlioy wore the only occii pants of " the Island." They had, in tho meantime, extended their clearing to some 50 acres, and Jetlodiah Loo had cleared about tho same amount on the oast side of tho river.— Those clearings took in tho south part of Stanstoad Plain. "The Old Yellow Store" was built in 1809, bylTon. Timothy ninman. It was first occupied by Nohemiah Colby, of Derby. The pi'opoi'ty has passed through various hands and is now owned by tho hoirs of tho Hon. P. Baxter. Tho store has boon succes- sively occupied by Baxter & Cham borlin, Baxter & Edmonds,Judd, Bates & Holmes, Judtl, Bates & Wood, Baxter, French & IlaskoU, P. & J. W. Baxter, and Porter & ^.Yiley. In 1810,Jododiah Lee built a largo house on the east side of the river. This house was then considered as rather in advance of the times. • In 1815, Otis Warren built a largo shop, using tho water power from the canal, and carried on for many years an extensive busi- ness in wool carding, and in the manufacture of the various kinds of machinery required in tho settlements. Mr. Warren sold to Harris Way in 1837 and removed to Montreal. Levi Mattison started an iron foundry in 1815, but soon sold out luid left the country. In 1818, Alexander Kilborn built a house at the south end of Stanstoad Plain, into which he removed with his parents, who remained until the time of their death, lie afterwards built at an expcn.so of more than 330,000, but sold out to Carlos Pierce. In 1823, Freeman Haskell purchased from the Kilborns tho enti- re water power of the canal, with the saw mill, grist mill and clo- thier's woiks, and built a linseed-oil mill. He began with good prospects, but was unfortunately killed by falling against the saw in his mill. His arm was cut entirely oil", and ho survived the accident but a few days. His brother, Sylvanus C. Haskell, suc- ceeded him in the business, but soon after sold out and loft the country. Carlos F. Haskell, the son of Freeman Haskell, was five years old at the time of tho death of his father. His mother, a woman of energy, had trained him in business habits ; and at an early age, we find him engaged in trade, first as clork, and after- wards as principal. He was cut down in the midst of his years, but not before he had laid the foundation for a largo fortune. He r^ '!* : !| 34 FORESTS AfTD OLEARINOS. built " Tho Mammoth Store, " was suocooded in the business by C. n. Katlian. In 1837, Harris Way purchased fVom tho heirs of Freeman Has- kell tho clothiers' shop and a greater part of tho other property, and subsequently bought the shop and other real estate of Otis Warren. Mr, Way continued in business until 1855, and then sold out to 0/ro Morrill. In 1828, Stephen Foster, in company with Col. J. Langdon, of Montpolier, Vt., built a store upon tho site of that now occupied by tho Sp.'ilding Brothers. Thoy continued tho business until 1833, when Col. Langdon withdrew, and Levi Spalding came in. In 1844, Mr. Foster withdrew, and since that time tho business has been in the hands of the Spalding family. It may by men- tioned hero that Mr. Foster was the first merchant in the Etistorn Townships that abandoned tho sale of distilled spirits. Other stores have boon built and occujiiod by different parties, prominent among whom have been Ozro Morrill, Austin T. Fos- ter, W. II. Holmes, Holmes & Morrill, Cass & Jondro, and Charles Morrill. Three brothers, John, Samuel and Stephen Reed started a pa- per mill about 1832,and for a few years sustained a large and pro- fitable business in paper, books and general stationery ; but tho abundant supplies of those articles from the southern markets at very low prices,and tho general depression of tho times, compelled them to relinquish the enterprise. Thoy had built at an expense of $5,000. Tho property has since passed into the hands of Ozro Morrill. In 1834, Walton & Gaylord printed tho various school books used in tho townships. Webster's and Marshall's Spellers, Emerson's and Adams' Arithmetics, The Canadian Reader and a Geogra])hi- cal and Historical View of Canada. These books were used in our schools for several years. Mr. Gaylord afterwards started the making of paper hangings with good success. Mr. Walton removed to Sherbrooke, where he started "The Sherbrooke Gazette," one of the best local papers in the country. This paper is ( ontinued to the present time. From 1834 to 1840, but little change occurred in the settlement. Willard Wood, Benjamin Wyman and others were actively en- gaged in business and acquired property. Charles Pierce, an en- terprising mechanic, built extensively, and laid the foundation for a large business in the manufacture of boots and shoes. He died BBIBE PLAIK. 35 tho business by chool books used suddenly, and tho businoss passed into tho hands of Austin Foster. Hon. Tortus Baxter built a store which has been successively occupioil by Butler & Oilman, Gilraan & Holmes, Gilman & Jones and George R. Holmes. From 1840 to 1850, thoro wore few changes. Tho limits of the jvillage wore gradually extended to tho north, and across tho river, taking in an area of nearly a square mile. A few enterprising traders and mechanics begun during this time — among whom wore L. A. Barry, David White, Stilman Ray, E. Eastman, David Lil)I)ee, W. Morrill, and C. VV. Drew. Tho Stanstoad Journal, a weekly »per which was started by L. R. Robinson in 1846, has boon con- tinued to tho present time. In later years George James bought [the stand occupied by Benjamin Wyman, and carried on an oxten- iBivo business in tanning and making boots and shoes. Ho aflov- Iwards sold out to Ozro Morrill, and tho business has since been Icontinued by Morrill & Judd. Among tho latest business men have |beon A. W. Ovitt, T. & H. A. Pierce, L. C. Bates, J. H. Holton and Carpenter Brothers. The present limits of tho village contain 8 stores, 3 groceries, 3 )ot and shoe factories, 2 cabinet shops, 2 planing mills, a door and Bash factory, an iron foundry, a grist mill, a machine shop, a last ind shoo peg factory, a blacksmith's shop, a tailor's shop, a bar- less shop, a hatter's shop, a drug store and jeweller's shop, a book jtore, post-offico, and hotel, a printing otiice, a school house and ibout 50 dwelling houses. Population about 450. For more than a quarter of a century, the business of this village ras tributary toStanstead Plain, but during the past 25 years it las been in the ascendant. Tho facilities for water power will .Te*" render it an eligible business place, and with the advantages ^f The Spur connecting with tho Conn. & Pass, and V. M. Rail- ray, it is probably destined to occupy a pi'ominent position in tho commercial operations of our country. B££B£ PLAIN. This settlement was begun by David and Calvin Beebe in 1798. ?ho name of the village is commemorative of these men. The ^Jearliost settlomonts within the proj^ont limits of tho village were ostly on lot 1 in the 7th Range of Stanstoad. This lot was |ibought by Sampson Davis from David Beebe about 1802, and "sold back to him some timo afterwards. Subsequently, tho two [lots, numbers 1 and 2, 7th Range, passed into the hands of Zadok lill I 36 FORESTH AND TLKABINOa. Stoole. No. 1 was aflonv"nl8 purchased by Solomon Stoolo, and No. 2 hy Sanford Stoolo, cwo of his sons. Those farms hav^* passed into other hands, and are now owned by Anson Boobo, John L. HouMO, Horace Stewart, Samuol Bigolow, and one or two other parties, Jesse Willoy purchased somo 10 or 15 acres, built, and onLjai^od for a time in niorcantilo business but sold out to John I J. House and removed to Derby, Vt. For many years, the settlement presented the appearance of an opening of some 100 acres in a donao forest, in which might have iu^on soon ono or two lo imo houses, and somo six or eight loic cabins; but, like mai A our modern towns, it has during the past quarter of a century grown to bo a thriving and prosperous village, and is distinguishod for the wealth and enter- prise of its inhabitants. The completion of the M. V. liailroad forms a new era in thg history of Boobo Plain. From its local advantages it bids fair to become a large and flourishing village, and second, perhaps, to none upon the frontier. In 1872 lioebe Plain was sot olf from tho south-west quarter of the township of Stanstoad, by Act of tho Provincial Parliament of Quebec, and constituted an independent Municipality. LINEBORO'. This Kottlomont is but a part Boebo Plain. It derived its name from the post office lately ishod upon the the Boun- dary lino botwoon Canada and Vorni«..it. It is a railway station. Its intoroats will, probably, bo hereafter identified with those of Beebe Plain. brown's hill. This sottlomont was begun in 1800, by two brothers, Thoophilus and Shorborn Brown. Tho neighborhood was then a dense forest — no clearings nearer than Stanstead Plain and the Lake Shore and tho beginning of the Nine Partners of Cassvillo. In 1799 Thomas Ayor had begun on No. 9, Ist Range of Hatloy, at the place known as Ayer's Flat. In 1803 Amos Shurtlitf and Willard Ayer moved their families in from New Hampshire. They were followed, in 1806, by Levi Brown and his family, and in 1807, by Jonathan Foss and Benjamin Bartlett. Eleazar Clark, Asa Colo and Thomas Cole came in with their families from Vermont in 1810, and John Brown and his family in 1818. 0A8HBVILLB. 37 Tho oftrly sottlors of this noighborhood wore gonorally nctivo and cntorpriHing men. Like tho pionoors of CaHsvillo, tlioy luwl to cany thoir bags of grain on tlioir nhouldorH ti Fitcli Hay and thonco to West Dorby by vvator to mill, or go Hoino 15 uuU'h through tho woods. As thoy had made thoir boginnings without negotiating for titlos, thoy vvoro ol)ligod many years afturwards to piirchaHo their farms from tho assignees of Sir Robert Shore Miljios, to whom the original grant had been made. Changes have occurred in this settlement during tho pnst half century, but many of the farms are now occupied by tho descendants of tho first settlors, with many of whom tho compiler was well acquainted. They wore mostly selfmade men, but for sterling worth and integrity they wore surpassed by few in any country. CA88VILLE. This settlement comprises about six square miles, and was begun in 1799 by an association of emigrants from Now Hampshire, who were known as the nine partners. Their names were Simon Cass, ThoophiluK Cass, Abraham Cass, Wm. Trip^), Wm. McCleary, John Langmaid, James Moses, James Locke, and Abraham Libbee. Thoy began thoir clearings in 1799, and moved their fami- lies in 1800. On thoir return homo in 1799, thoy carried with them a large number of sablo skins thoy had taken during the summer. These were made into caps, muffs, lippots, &c., and wore of sul)stantial service to themselves and their wives in after years. When thoy came in with their families, the country was an unbroken wilderness. They had to cut thoir way for their teams, and were two days in getting from Stanstead Plain to the place where the Cassville Church now stands. They built a shanty in that vicinity, in which seven families lived together until they could build log houses for themselves. No blacksmith nearer than Brownington, Vt., and no mills nearer than West Derby . where a small clearing had boon made and a grist mill and saw mill had been built. The only way they could get bread for their families was to tako their bags of grain upon their shoulders and carry them through the woods to Fitch Bay, a distance of some six miles, and then take a canoe, and row up tho Luke to Dun- cansboro', (now Newport, Vt.) tho distance of about 20 miles, where they would again shoulder their bags and carry them to the mill about two miles further. The men usually took their turns in doing the milling of the neighborhood, each would carry ! I S:f fii I 88 FORESTS AND CLEARINQS. his bag to Fitch Bay, and then one of their number would take a canoe and proceed down the Lake with his cargo, and when arriving at Derby T^nnding, o])posite Newport, would carry the bags one at a time to the mill. By the time ho ai-rived with his second bag, the first would bo ground ; and thus by carrying both ways, he generally succeeded in accomplishing his business and returning the same day. In building their first houses, they had to work at equal disa^lvantage, for having neither boards nor nails, they had to here planks for floors and to cover their cabins with bark, or fasten shingles with wooden pins, as they best could. Glass windows were " few and far between." These inconve- niences were only lessened as the s'>ttiement increased. The lands in the north part of the town were at that time unchartered, and the settlers went on and made improvements witliout nego- ti".ting for titles to their farms, supjiosing that they would be ..llowed to retain them on account of their early settlement. In the meantime, the authorities of Quebec, having little knowledge of the state of aflfairs, had made grants of those lands to Sir Robert Shore Milnes and others connected with the administration of the Government. This was the case particularly with the settlements of Cassville and Brown's Hill. The grant to Sir Eobort Shore Milnes was mado in 1810, and the others about the same time ; but it was not until some 15 or 20 j'cars after, that the claims of the real owners were enforced. The owners or tlnur assignees were generally fair with the occupants, setting their lands atthoir supposed value in their wild state, varying from $1 to $4, per acre. Most of the occupants were able to buy at the uj^set prices, but some were obliged to relinquish their betterments or dispose of them as they could. The early settlers of Cassville were gene- rally upright and conscientious men, and, if honest and successful industry and unquestioned piety are virtues to bo commended to there, posterity there is much cause for gratitude, if not for pride. FITCH BAY. Among the early settlers of this neighborhood wei*e the Gustin, Davis, Tji.jiiin, Eickard, Dolott", Packard, Lee, Hoover, Clefford and Shurtlift' families. The locality "was then known as "the Head of tho Bay," but was sometimes distinguished by the not very euphonious name of " Sucker City," from tho abundance of that kind of fish taken from the Bay and its inlet brooks. THE MARLOW SETTLEMENT. 30 umber would take a 3 cargo, and when rport, would carry me ho arrived with id thus by carrying ishing his business ir first houses, they ; neitho:' boards nor ) cover their cabins , as they best could, ." Those ineonve- it increased. The it time unchartered, ints without nego- hat they would be rly settlement. In ig little knowledge those lands to Sir the administration ae settlements of Sir Eobort Shore ut the same time ; that the claims of )r their assignees eir lands at their ■om 61 to S4, per t the upset prices, rnients or dispose ssville were gene- est and successful .0 be commended ititude, if not for were the Gustin, Uoovor, ClefFord known as " the lied by the not lie abundance of brooks. m t A post-office was established here in 1855, which was named after the first explorer of tbe Bay, Col. George Fitch. The name of Fitch Bay was then adopted for the village. For many years, the settlement presented the appearance of an area of some four square miles of dense forest of heavy dark timber, dotted here and there with small openings. As several families had made beginnings within the limits of the present village, the ground was gradually cleared, and mills and manufactories were intro- duced, the water power from Leo's mill brook furnishing ample facilities. Within the few past years, a respectable village has arisen, in which are two churches, a school-house, two stores, a post-office, a gristmill with three runs, a saw mill with planing machines, a cabinet shop, a carriage and sleigh shop, two black" smiths' shops, a harness shop, a boot and shoe shop, and an iron foundry. The number of dwelling houses is about forty- five. ruiter's corner. This settlement comprises about four square miles, and consists of some 20 neat farm-bouses. It derived its name from Capt. John Euitor, of whom mention is made elsewhere. This settle- ment comprises a school district. griffin's corner Derived its name from one of its early settlers. The settlement comprises an area of about four square miles — contains about 50 farm-houses. lu tlio early days of its history it was a place of some little promise, but can hardly be called a village. The present public buildings are a church, a school-house, a blacksniiith shop, and a tavern, THE MARLOW settlement. In 1799, John Gusim, jun., Elisha Miller, "Wm. Lanphicr, John Gustin, sen., Josiah Gustin, and Abijah Mack, of Marlow, N. H., made a tour through the woods, a distance of 150 miles to Stan- stead, and, after examination, decided upon locating near the Lake Shore. They had brought apple seeds, and planted three nurse- ric. : one at Magog Point, one on No. 9, 4th Range, and the other on No. 6, 6th Range. Several fine orchards were afterwards pro- duced from them. In March, 1800, John Gustin, jun., Abijah Mack, and Elisha Miller, returned again to Stanstead with a two-horse team, loaded I 1 I!: V W .•■' t 40 FORESTS AND CLEARINQS. with farming implements and other necessaries. They were fol- lowed bj Caleb White and Dexter White. These five pxit up a a ghanty which they occupied together until Fall. Having found that there were several unclaimed lots in the vicinity of their encamjiment, they agreed that, before exploring, the choice of the different parties should be detei mined by lot. The numbers were then put into a hat and drawn. It was some- what remarkable that every one was pleased with the lot that had fallen to him. In the meantime these piont-rs had purchased a yoke of oxen> a cow and a grindstone in common, and in Juno began their oper- ations — euch beginning a clearing of his own. Thoy had previously sowed and planted a piece of ground which they had hired on shares, and their share of the crop furnished them with provisions for the ensuing year. In the Fall they secured their harvest, built a log house on the promises of Abijah Mack, and returned to their friends in New Hampshire. The next winter, 1801, Abijah Mack and Elijah Miller moved their families in, and in March following,, Caleb and Dexter White returned. They all resumed their labors upon their farms, and were made comfortable in Mr. Mack's cabin. The Spring was unusiuilly forward. Abijah Mack sowed two bufthels of wheat in March. No crop has been sown so early in the Eastern Townships since that time. Their labors that year were rewarded by an abundant harvest. Gustin, Miller and Caleb White built log houses on their own premises. Comfort Carpen- ter and Simeon Glidden built a grist-mill ana a saw mill near the present site of Smith's Factory on Barlow Rivor. Constant White, a millwright from Charlestown, N. II., superintended the work. He settled in Stanstead. In February, 1802, John Gustin and Caleb White moved their families in. The first part of the winter had been unusually open — no sleighing until the latter part of February. They improved tha first fall of snow and started ; but a thaw came on and left them on bare ground, almost at the beginning of their journey. The women and children had to walk over many of the rugged hills for which Vermont is diL'-nguished. Mr. Gustin's ox team was thirteen days on the road, and the horse team was eleven days. This long journey served in some measure to render their log cabins acceptable homos. They v/ero pleased with the atten- tions paid them by their now neighbors who came to welcome SKETCHES IN BRIEF. 41 »s. Thoy wore fol- hese five put up a ilaimod lots in the at, before exploring, detei rained by lot. iwn. It was sorae- /ith the lot that had iod a yoke of oxen» ne ])egan their oper- ece of ground which the crop furnished In the Fall they premises of Abijah ampshire. The next Qovcd tlieir families or White returned, ms, and were made Mack sowed two n sown so early in Ir labors that year in, Miller and Caleb Comfort Carpen. saw mill near the . Constant White, intended the work. riiite moved their iL'on unusually open They improved came on and left of their journey^ vny of the rugged Qustin's ox team team was eleven re to render their ed with the atten- camo to welcome them — each seeming desirous of cheering and encouraging them by a partic'uhir relation of the difficulties through whR;h they themselves had passed. They soon found that the}' were all engaged in the same enterprise — that they were placed upon a level and moved as equals, and that their interests were in a great measure identified. Consequently, the early settlers soon became strongly attaclied to each other, and the foundation of future society was thus gradually foi'med. In the meantime, Ilosea White had come in and made a begin- ning on the east half of No. 11, 5th Eange. In April, 1802, Eufus Lanphior, Daniel Miller, and Benjamin Bingham, settled in the neighborhood. In 1804, Ira Miller settled on No. 7, 4th Range, with his brothers Elisha and Daniel. In 1800, Silas Mack pur- chased a part of No. 6, 4th Range, on which he located. In after years, his two brothers, Asa and Franklin Mack settled on No. 13, 4th Range. These were the last emigrations from Old ]\Iarlow to Stanstead. The name Marlow was given to the settlement as commemorative of the native town of its first settlers. The beginning of the settlement was attended with much prosperity. A log school-house was built in 1805, and in 1817, a new house, much in advance of the times. This house has since been destroyed by fire. For many years the Marlow school ranked among the highest in the Eastern Townships. Many of the teachers of this school are still living, and some of them enjoy high positions in society. The Marlow settlement comprises an area of about four square miles, extending easterly from the Lake Shore to the Crriffin Cor- ner settlement. It contains some thirty or forty neat farm houses, and a school house. The land ranks among the best in the Town- ship. ' SKETCHES IN BRIEF. BY ELISHA aUSTIN, ESQ. Our knowledge of the ancestry of "The Gustin Families" is very limited. Tradition says that two brothers of that name set- tled in America — one in Connecticut, the other in Maine. Samuel Gustin, a descendant in the third generation of the Connecticut branch, was a Baptist clergyman; married Mary Thomas; six ■nr 42 PORESTa AND CLEARINQS. sons and three daughters were the issue of this marriage ; four of the Bonif were in the Army of the American Eevolution ; Samuel, the eldest, died of small pox ; John, the second son, was among those who captured General Burgoyne ; Josiah, the third son, was taken captive by the Indians at the battb of the Cedars — was taken to Montreal and afterwards exchanged. Elisha, the fourth son, was a " mighty hunter." In one of his excursions, hearing a cry from a favorite dog, he hastened to his relief, and found him under a largo log which partially secured him from the jaws of a large panther that was standing over him, with his attention engrossed in cat-like play with his victim. " Uncle Lish," as he was called, sprung forward and grasped the panther by the tail, and by a violent jerk brought him to a " right about face." At this critical moment, his companion fired and killed the panther. John, the second son, followed the sea for several years, but after- wards settled upon a farm in Marlow, N. H., where he passed the remainder of his life. Ho married Lydia Mack. Ho lived to the age of Tl years. She died July 20, 1847, aged 101 years. Their children were Clarinda, John, Lurany, Sebro, and Abijah. These all married and had families — a part of those families settl<^d in Canada. John Gubtin, jun., eldest son of John Gustin, as before mentioned, was born in Lyme, Conn., Sept. 27, 1766. He was a good English schol'ir, .and excelled as a mathematician, and was for many years employed as a practical land surveyor. In early life he mra-ried Esther Way. In 1802 they settled in Stanstead — were useful and valuable members of the community. WILLIAM MACK, ESQ. All of the Mack families in America are supposed to be descendants of three brothers that came from Scotland early in the 17th century, having been compelled to h ave that country on account of religious into! "ance and persecution. As these men v/ere proscribed, and a price set upon their heads, it has boon diffic'ilt to trace the genealogies of their descendants. In 1755 Ebenezer Mack was ordained a Baptist preacher in -L,yme, Conn. He married Abigail Davis. Their children wore William who married Euth Gee, Abigail, m. Wm, Gee, Lydl i, m. John Gustin, Zophar, m. Phebe ACiller, Lur'^ny, m. Zacchens Bcebe, John, m. Grace Howard, Silas, m. Mary Brown, and Elizabeth, who married Eipky Bingham. Some of the descendan' h of these GLINE8 CORNER. 43 ro mentioned, good English •r many years b he maiTied jro useful and iposed to be tland early in that country n. As these icads, it has ondants. In ler in i^ymo, eero William di I, m. John chens Bcebe, id Elizabeth, a:i' s of these families settled in Ptanstead The Mack, Gustin, Miller, Beebe, Bingham and Ball families were directly related to each other by marriage. WILLARD MACK, M. D., "Was the eldest sen of Abijah Mack, and came to Stanstead with his parents when about 7 years old. Ilis early opportunities, like tliose of rthor young men of the settlement, were limited; but he had acquired a good English education, and taught in various district schools with accejitance and usefulness. He studied medicine under the direction of Drs. "VYhitcher and Colby, and graduated at the '^ledical Department of Yale Collogo in 1819. He commenced practice in Stanstead, and was soon employed in the neighboring towns. Though young he had attained to a high stand in his profession, but Iio was cut down in the prime of life and usefulness. A severe cold, the result of exposure in his long winter rides, settled upon his lungs, and he died of pulmonary consumption, October 9, 1822, aged 28 years. With many of the sciences and much of general literature he was familiar — was a proficient in the use of musical instruments — was well instructed in the principles of Masonry and rendered much valuable assistance to Golden Eule Lodge, of which he was a highly esteemed member. In his religious belief ho was a Universalist. ELISHA aUSTIN, ESQ., The eldest son of John Gustin, jun., came lo Stanstead with his parents when a lad. Ho was from childhood an apt and promis- ing scholar, but, with the exception of some assistance from his flithor and Mr. Harvey, one of their teachers, he may bo said to have been self-taught. He had to labor constantly upon tho farm, but, whether at homo or in the field, a book was his companion. In this manner he succeeded in mastering tho dillbrent branches of an English education, including the higher mathematics. Ho was early appoin+ed to the office of magistrate, and sustained a prominent position in public affairs. Ho died March 28, 18G8. In his religious belief he was a Universalist. Or.INES' CORNER. This settlement derived its name from James Glines, one of the early settlers. It comprises an area of about one square mile, and contains about 20 farm-housos and a school-house. 'i ' 44 FORESTS AND CLEARINQS. THE LAKE 8U0RE SETTLEMENT. (Communicated by Osmond Boynton.) This Bottlomont was begun in 1800, by the Morrill, Jowett Baird, Daily, Poasleo, Gcor and Brown families. No. 14, let Eange, was occupied for some years by Samuel Brown, and, after passing through different hands, is now the property of Hon. C. D. Day. The place is distinguished for neatness and beauty of scenery, and bears the name of GLENBROOK. No. 15, Ist Eange, pitched by Itjaac Brown, passed eventually into the hands of lion. C. D. Day. No. 16, 1st Range, was pitched by Elijah Baird — is now the property of Alexander Molson, Esq. Mr. Molson has built a splendid residence near the Lake Shore. Ilis place is known by the name of Fern Hill. No. 17, 1st liange, an associate lot drawn by Silas Peaslee in 1800. Upon his death and that of his wife, some 25 years afterwards, the property fell into the hands of their son-in-law, Luman Cheney. Mr. Choney and his wife died in 1832, and the property was purchased l.y A. F. G. Channoll, who sold to David Jewett, who sold to Abraham Boynton, who took possession in 1839. This farm is now the property of his eldest son, Adams W. Boynton. No. 18, 1st Range, was pitched by a Mr. Norton, and, after passing through various hands, is now the pi'operty of William Davidson. No. 19, 1st Range, was settled by Isaac Brown, and, after having changed owners some nine or ten times, is now the property of Henry Chapman, Esq., of Montreal. Mr. Chapman has built an elegant country residence. His place exhibits a degree of artistic taste and comfort which is seldom exceeded in our country. It is known by the name of Belle Mere. No. 20, 1 at Range, being but a small part of a lot, was thrown in as a pari, of No 20, 2nd Range. This part was pitched by Elijah Gcor, and after passing through several hands was bought by Alex. McEwen No. 21, Ist Range, was settled by William Winslow. He lived about two years with his family and then mysteriously disap- peared from the settlement. No traces of him have ever been discovered. The farm is now the property of Alex. McPherson. CA8WELLB0R0. 45 Morrill, Jowett Nort. 22 and 23, 1st Range were settled by the Jowott family fVom Lisbon, N.H., and, after pa88ing through various hands, became the property of W. N. Wood, who gave it the name of Woodland. GEOROEVILLE. The present name of this village was adopted in 1822 — tho set- tlement had boon previously known as " Copp's Ferry. " Tho first settlement was matlo by Capt. Moses Copp in 171)7. lie had previously located in Bolton, but sold out and began upon a site near tho centre of the present village. Elijah Bairil had made a beginning about a mile to the south, and Jeremiah Lord, about a mile to tho north. With these exceptions, the whole extent of the Lake Shore from Magoon Point to Magog Outlet was an unbroken forest. Mr. Copp long preserved tho stump of the first tree he fell as a memento. In the early stages of this settlement, its local situation render- ed it a prominent place of business. It then commanded the trade of the western part of Stanstoad, tho western part of Ilatloy, and a large extent of territory on tho western shore of the Lake, Several individuals engaged in trade and amassed largo fortunes ; among those wore Joshua Copp, James C. Peasloo, and Clmnccy Bullock. In process of time, however, as tho country became gradu- ally opened, much of tho business of this village was diverted to other localities, and Georgeville has for several years remained stationary. The present village numbers about 40 dwelling- housos, 2 churches, 2 hotels, 2 stores, a post oflfico, a stages, team- boat, and express office, a blacksmith's shop, a tanner and currier's ishop, and a boot and shoo manufactory. NEWVILLE. This settlement comprises an area of about four squai'o miles, consisting of lots numbers 17, 18, and 19 in the 13th and 14th mges of Stanstoad. It contains about 30 farm-houses and a school-hou.-ie. Among the early settlers wore the Fox,Ladd, Swain, Whitecomb, Sawyer, Tones, Norris, and Libbey families. CASWELLBORO. This settlement in the south-eastern corner of Stanstoad con- tains about 10 dwelling-houses and a school-house. The Worth, ?ar6ons, and Caswell families were among its early settlers. FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. HATLEY. '! i'i {Comm''inicated by E. H. Le Baron, Esq.) This township derived its name from a village of the same name in England. The survey determining its original bounda- ries Avas made in 1792. The subdivision into lots was made by James Eankin in 1795. The work was badly done. The divi- sion lines of the lots in the different concessions run in a zigzag direction, and some of the concessions are longer than others. In the eastern part of the town, there are twenty-eight lots in each concession, but in the western part the numbers diminish. The original limits of the town extended from Mcmphremagog Lake and Magog River on the west ; but, in 1847, that part of Ilatlcy lying "west of the Tenth Concession Line was set off, and now forms a part of the Township of Magog. The present boundaries of Hatley arc Magog and Ascot on the north, Corapton on the cast, Barnston and Stunstead on the south, and Magog on the west. Its length from north to south is ten miles, and its breadth from east to west is eight miles, giving an area of about eighty square miles, or about 51,000 aci'cs. Lakes and Eivers. — Massawippi or Tomifobi, lying near the centre of the town, is about nine miles in length, with an average breadth of about one mile. It has a crescent form, extending north-easterly and south-westerly from the west end of No. 4, 23rd Range to No. 8, 3i'd Range. The waiier of Lake ^lassa- wippi is pure and transparent. The shores and bottom arc gene- rally santly or covered with gravel, and free from marshes or bogs. In the early days of the settlement, fish of diticrent kinds, such as shad, black salmon, maskilouge, pike, bass, mullet, and sturgeon, were abundant, and were often taken in large quan- tities. The fish thus taken formed no inconsiderab'e part of the sustenance of the families of the pioneers of Hatley. The build- ing of mill-dams across the Massawippi and St. Fi'ancis rivers in later years, seems to have preveuted the passage of sturgeon, sal- mon, and shad, up those rivers, and they are now seldom found in the Lake. Large quantities of pike, pickerel, and salmon-trout are, however, taken, especially in the spawning season, by torch- light and the spear; the best tishing-grounds being near the outlet and inlet of the lake. Two persons would often take three hun- dred pounds weight in a single night ; but the result has been that the fish of different kinds have measurably disappeared from the HATLST. 47 Esq.) ago of tho same original bounda- lots was matlo by done. Tho divi- is run in a zigzag ir than others. In ;ight lots in each 8 diminish. The iphremagog Lake at part of llatley off, and now forms cnt boundaries of npton on tho east, g on the west. Its breadth from east ighty square miles, )bi, lying near the h, with an average t form, extending est end of No. 4, • of Lake Jlassa- bottom are gcne- from marshes or of diticrent kinds, bass, mullet, and len in large quan- erab'e part of tho atley. The build- Fi'ancis rivers in e of sturgeon, sal- |w seldom found in and salmou-trout season, by torch- ng near the outlet 1 take three hun- isult has been that' [ppeared from the f n Lake. The late Protective Act of tho Provincial Parliament has had tho effect of preventing tho taking of fish during tho spawn- ing season, and it is expected that there will soon bo a plentiful supply. The principal inlet to tho Lake, is Bacon Rivor, which is formed l)y the junction of Barlow and Negro Eivors, about two miles south of tho Lake. Tho only outlet is Massawippi River, which runs through the north part of Ilatloy in a north-easterly direc- tion and empties into the St. Francis, about one mile above tho present village of Lennoxville, or about eight miles from its source. Those rivers and tho country around tho Lake had long been the hunting and fishing ground of tho St. Francis tribe of Indians; and after tho advent of the white settlers, companies of twenty-five or tliirty Indians were often seen encamped in the vicinity of the Lake for the purpose of fishing, trapping sable, coon, mink, otter and beaver, and hunting mooso and doer — all of which wcro then ifound in abundance. In later days, the forests have been cleared way, many interesting Indian relics have been found — sucJi as tone arrow-heads and stone tomahawks with a groove for the andle. Nine of those tomahawks were ploughed up in tho spring f 1861. They wore found in a pile together. Tho origin of tho race that first traversed this country must ever remain a mystery. For many years after the settlement of the whites, the Indians ontinucd their visits to tho Lake and its sun'ounding country. hey generally came early in tho Fall and departed late in the pring. The writer remembers well their bark canoes and the nany pleasant rides he had in them. The Indians were uniformly uiet and peaceable, unless irritated by injustice from the white en, or when heated by strong drink. As a general thing, the arly settlers had far less trouble with the Indians than with many f their Yankee brethren. Little Magog Lake, lying partly in Ilatley, Magog, Oxfoi-d, nd Afc^cot, is a beautiful sheet of water, about four miles in length, nd varying from half a mile to three-fourths of a mile in breadth. p'he Magog River passes through it in its course to the north. It lias two tributary streams— one from the north and the other rom tho south. There are several small streams that em])ty into he Massawippi Lake, but which are not worthy of particular otice. I 48 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. FACK OF THE COUNTRY, HOIL AND PRODTTCTIONS. The surface of that part of the tow n oast of the lake is gene- rally unduhvting, with no protninont mountains or liills. With 8omo few oxccptioiiH, the soil of the various farms v^ill compare favorably with that of any part of the Eastern Townships. Prom the iiead of Massawippi Lake south-westerly to Fitch Bay, a distance of about foui" miles, is a ravine through which runs a small stream. A canal connecting Fitch Bay with Massa- wippi Lake might bo constructed, and following the course of this brook, a passage for small steamers and other boats to the outlet of Massawippi Lake miglit bo secured. This canal may perhaps be made at some future day. On the west side of this ravine is a ridge of land, known by the name of ^iunker Hill, which, as it approaches the head of Massawi])pi Lake settles down into gentle slopes and declivities and then unites with the mountain on the west side of the Lake. This mountain is about four miles in length. Its eastern slope near the lake is steep, and in some places precipitous. In some few cases, the hills have been cleared and cultivated, but the remainder are covered with trees and furnish many excellent sugarios. The land west of the moun- tain is in some places undulating, but in others, nearly level. It is generally settled. The mountain is a place of general resort in the blackberry season. Pic-nics are frequently got up hero by the young men and maidens ofllatlcyand the adjoining towns for the double purpose of profit and pleasure. About two miles north-west of this moun. tain and east from Memphremagog Lake is a tract of some eight hundred acres of land that was covered with a heavy growth of spruce, pine, and tamarisk, but which was destroyed by a fire some 40 years ago — leaving only the blackened trunks of a few of the largest trees standing. The soil was in many places burnt almost entirely off. This almost barren waste is now covered with bluebeny bushes, and is the yearly resort of many from almost every part of the country. Hundreds of bushels of these berries are annually gathered. Many French Canadian families devote their whole time to the business during the season, and camp in rude shanties on the ground. They find a ready sale for the berries in the neighboring towns. Minerals. — Deposits of iron, copper, and gold have been found, but not of sufficient value to defray the expense of working. ML,V88AWIPPI OR WEST HATLET. 49 DU0TIO?^8. tho lako is t^ono- fis or hills. With irms v'ill compare 1 Townships, i-woslorly to Fitch 1110 throut^h which li Bay with MtiHsa- r; tho course of this boats to tho outlet janal may perhaps 3 of this ravine is a r Hill, which, as it 3H down into gentle tho mountain on in is about four iko is steep, and in the hills have been covered with trees 1 west of tho moun- rs, nearly level. It ireneral resort in tho 10 young men and the double purpose i-west of this moun. tract of some eight a heavy growth of ostroycd by a fire led trunks of a few many places burnt ,e is now covered lort of many from of bushels of those Canadian families |ng the season, and id a ready sale for |l gold have been the expense of OnAHLESTON, OR EAST HATLEY. The Parish of Charleston, formerly known as East TTatloy, was constituted and sot off from tho south-eastern part of llaticy and the nortliorn ])ai't of Rarnston by Act of the Provincial JiCgislature iin 181H. Tiie name, Charleston, was commemorative of liev. Chs. [Stewart, D.D., Bishop of (Quebec. The first settlement within tho limits of tliis parish was made jl)y Thomas McConnell, Jr., about 1800. Among the early settlors [■were Levi and Jabez Hall. For many years, the settlomont per- sented tho appenrunce of an o|»onirig in tho forest of some 200 acres, with two small frame houses and tjireo log cabins. In 1808 [llobert Vincent built a small store, and began business in con- [iieetion with Levi Bigolow, of Derby, Vt. Oi'xir families came in hoon after — among wliom were those of Ebenezer Bacon and Dr. i.Tohn Weston. In process of time, tho settlomont began to assume the appear- [ance of a village, and during the American War of 1812-1815 wasajilace of business of some imixirtanco, particularly in tho trade of salts of lye, pot, and pearl ashes. Mr. Vincent continued in trade more than twenty years. He was a man of strict integrity, but not a successful merchant. iHollis Smith was associated with him in business some two or [three ^ jars, but aftorwanls removed to Sherbrooke, F.Q. William |G. Cook began in 1823, and continued in trade several years, and lucquired a large property. Arnoni; the later inhabitants of tho Ivillago were the families of Luther Hall, William Grannis, John h-annis, Major John Jones, Lovinus Kathan, Japheth Ijo Baron, [J. L. Pool, John Woodward, (I. W. Kennedy, Dr. F. D. Gilbert, [Cyrus Whitcomb, and H. Haselline. This village now consists of an Episcopal church, a Methodist Ichurch, an Episcopal parsonage, a Wesleyan parsonage^, an [academy, one tavern, two stores, a post otHce, a blacksmith shop, a tin shop, and about 30 dwelling houses. Much of tho business that was formerly done here has been transferred to ICompton, Massawippi and North Hatley. MASSAWIPPI, OR WK8T HATLEY. About 1800, Stephen Boroughs settled at the place now known as Borough's Falls in Stanstead, and a rosvd was cut soon after ; from that place running throui;h|Hatloy, east of Massawip[)i Lake, and the laying out of this road low years afterwards was the £ n 60 rORKHTS AND CLEARINaS, boginninff of tlio prosont vilUi^o of MuHHUwippi, Simoon Colo Iind proviouHly nuuio a small cloiiriii^, Jiiid A])]>loton IMiiiuloy had built ft saw mill. A grist mill was built Hoon after by Daniol Bacon. Stoplion Burl>iink, one of tho early Hottlors, bought the mills and huilt a distillery, and other distilleries wore etarted in the iRiiglihorhood. The evils entailed upon tho community by these nuisances, wore long severely felt. Through tho confirmed infiuenco of strong drink, many of tho early settlers sunk to tho most abject poverty, and wore compelled to sell out and leave tho country. Tho Mill Privilege below tho prosont village was bought by Samuel P. llarvey, of Compton. llo built mills, and in 1842, ])urchaHed tho mills of tho Burbank Estate, and built the mill now in operation in the village. Simon Kezar was then the only tnulcr in tho place. In this year, a clothier's shop, a blacksmith shop, and ;i Bhoomaker's shop wore started, and a full store oCgoods was opened by Knight & Demick. In 1843, a tannery and throo or four new dwelling houses were built. Since that timo, the village has gradually increased in number of buildings and wealth. It now (1874) contains one church, ono tavern, two stores, one tannery, a grist mill, a sawmill, a post office, two cabinet and wheelwrighl shops, two blacksmith shops, a tailor's shop uiid grocery, a harness shop, a boot and shoe shop, and aboui 41) dwelling houses, atid numbers about 175 inhabitants. NORTH IIATLEY. This settlement can hardly be called a village. There are a few neat farm-houses in tho vicinity of lUassawippi Outlet. A store has lately been built and a post-ollko established, and scve ral now dwelling-houses are being erected. As a railway station it is probably destined to become a place of some importaiui. Branches of the Lo Baron and Wadleigh families are now ii- principal inhabitants. Col. Henry Cull was among tho earlio-' settlers of the neighborhood. MAQOO. Tho territory which now constitutes the Township of Mag^^' was set off in 1847 by Act of tho Provincial Parliament from the eastern part of Bolton and the western part of Hatley, and was organized into a municipality in 1855. More than half a century had passed sincS the time of tho settlement of Ralph Merry at tii( Outlet. A more particular mention of Mr. Merry will bo made hereafter. ';i i,! BARN8T0N. M 1. Simoon Colo had loton Pluiuloy luul on after l)y Duniel ^otUors, bought tlio i-ios wcro Bturlcil in by those nuisjvncos, (irmeil inttuunco of k to tlio nioHt ahjecl wo the country. Tho bought by Samuel P. 1842, imrchuHOtl tho ill now in operation 3 only trailer in the ncksmith bhop, and a .; ofgoods was opened lid three or four now Li mo, tho village has and wealth. It now 1) .stores, one tannery, linol and wheelwright I grocery, a harness [welling houses, and illago. There are a issawippi Outlet. A v.tablished, and acve- As a railway station of some important^'. families are now il> ■vs among the earliest Township of Mag"^ Parliament from tlu k of Hatley, and wa- Ire than half a cenimy of Ralph Merry at t L I Merry will be niu'li Since tlmt timo a flourishing village has arison. Tlio present village of Magog, tho northern part of which formerly i)ulongo(i to the TownHliii>of Bolton, is built mostly on the street that (m-ohsch the rivor, and unofhcr that crosses this street and runs along tho ^northern hixuk of tho river. Tho rivor where it runs through tho illage is about 15 rods wior, and having no provisions in pi'ospoct until their crop could be harvested, was under the necessity of returning to Vermont and "hiring our-" to get a present supply. In the meantime, he had arranged with a man in Derby for a temporary supj)ly for the children, and had paid him for carrying the provisions through to Barnston ; but, from dishonesty or carelessness, they wore not forwarded. In the meantime, the children were reduced almost to starvation. For several weeks they had to subsist entirely upon leeks or wild onions, scraped birch bark, and such fisli as they could take from the brook, and without salt. The return of Mr. Bartlett in August, with a plentiful supply of provisions, was hailed with joy by his famishing children. It is neet'less to say that the fiimily were never again reduced to similar straits. Their little crops attbrdeil an abundant harvest, and they were soon enabled by patient and persevering industry to have a comfortable home and a plentiful table in the wilderness. Previous to the return of Mr. Bartlett, the hoys and their sister had succeeded in making some three or four hundred weight of salts of \yo, which were afterwards exchanged for provisions. The father and the cliildrcn 'remained together uniil the following winter — extending their clearing and improving their premises. In January, 1798, he again returned to Vermont, and moved in the remidndor of his family. They stopped a short time at Stanstead — sent back their hired team, anil again set out for taeir new home, — carrying their goods through on hand sleds. They were two or three d.-iys in effecting this lasi removal. Mrs, Bartlett was placed on a hand- sled with her babe of four months old, tucked up carefully with bed-clothes, and lashed or tied on the sled to prevent being ^li 54 FORESTS AND CLEARINQS, shaken off in going over the rough road. Mr. Bartlett and a son returned the next day to take in tlie two young girls and some furniture. lie put the two girls and a part of the goods on one sled, and the young man took the remainder. The woalhor was intensely cold, and before they had reached their homo, the lad had become so chilled and tired that ho entreated his father to lot hin^ lie down and rest a while in the snow. Knowing that to lie down and sloop under those circumstances was death, the father do- posited a part of their loading in the woods — made the girls as comfortable as ho could on his sled, and w'th a beech switch drove his son before him until thoy reached home. It was a fearful ordeal, but the life of tho boy was saved. When they reached the house, he dropped down senseless. Several weeks elapsed bofoi'o ho recovered his usual strength and health. Capt. Bartlett did not long remain " monarch of all ho surveyed." He was soon followed by others from Vermont and New Ilamp- shire. ' Levi Baldwin, a native of Connecticut, was tlio second pioneer of tho settlement of Biirnston. lie made a beginning in 1798 on No. 15, 16th Eange, and moved his family in early in 1799. Their experience involved many hardships and privations ; like their earl}^ neighbors, they were often reduced tovory great straits for provisions while clearing their farm. Bread, the staff of life, must be had daily, at whatever price; and thoy wore often obliged to go the distance of 10 and 20 miles and bring homo hags of ilour or meal upon their backs. During the first summer, while waiting for their crops to grow, they improved the time in making salts of lye for the purpose of buying broad. While engaged in that business, they had to subsist upon looks, birch bark and fish. They sJiccecilod in making about 16 cwt. of salts, which woro worth at that time about 50 dollars. Uaving no team of their own, they entrusted tho salts to a neighbor, who took them to market. On his return, ho told them that the salts were worth- less, and would not sell. Not satisfied with the statement of tho man. Eichard Baldwin, one of the sons, a lad of some 17 years, went to St. Johnsbury, where the salts had been taken, and Ibund that they had been sold at 84 per cwt. In the meantime, tho man had invested the money in Indian corn at ono dollar a bushel, and brought tho corn to Stanstead Plain and sold at tho rate of dollars per bushel. Witliout knowing the circumstances at tho time, the Baldwins bought a bushel of this corn, for which thoy had to pay eight hard days work in falling trees. MOSHER OORNEB, OR SOUTH BAENSTON. 65 lo the girls a8 1 switch di'ovo wtis a fearful they reached weeks elapsed I ho surveyed." d New namj> lecond pioneer ing in 1798 on a 1799. Their 3ns ; like their reat straits for flfof life, must n obliged to go igs of flour or while waiting 1 making salts ny-ay-ed in that )ark and fish. ;8, which were team of their took thoin to ts were worth- atement of the some 17 years, con, and found nioantinic, the liar a bushel, at the rate of •cumstances at rn, for which es. BARNSTON CORNER. The earliest settlers of this neighborhood were the Buckland, Parker, Converse, Cleav^oland, Barthelomew, Davis, Norton, Cut- ting, White, and Bellows families. In the early days of the set- . tlcment, there were no regular roads through the towns. In 1804, a path had been cut through the woods from Stanstead Plain to the Aldrich, Clement, Mosher, Heath, and Locke settlement, now known as Mosher Corner, and soon after extended to the Bartiett, Baldwin, Ilill, Child, and Bickford neighborhood. From this path, another was subsequently cut through, running north-easterly to the Bartholomew place, now known as the Davis Farm, and this was for several years the end of the road. Those routes were with few alterations adopted and afterwards laid out by regular survey. Two rojwls running northerly and southerly across the town wore laid out by the Grand Voyor in 1810, and two running easterly and westerly, soon after. The crossing of two of those roads forms the site of the present village ofBarnston Corner. Previous to 1825, the settlement consisted of .some 15 or 20 dwelling houses scattered over an area of al)out four s<[nare miles of forest with small Openings. As the population of the different parts crthe town increased, this locality became rather a central place of business, and for a time commanded the trade of the greater part of Barnston, the south part of Compton, and tne new settlement of Barford. Tha Humphrey and Danion fam- il es and others of enterprise, came in about that time. The loca- tion of the Grand Trunk Railway in after years had the otfect of diverting much of the business of this vilhigo to Coaticook, and but little progress has been made in the growth of the place during the past 15 or 20 years. J«hn Mansur, the first postmaster, was appointed in 1832. Among the families of the later settlers were those of M.T. Gushing, Dr. N. Clovoland, Dr. N. . Tonks, Eli S. White, and Page Eomick. Among the successful merchants were Francis Judd, William G. Cook, A. A. Adams, .John Thornton, S. B. Humphrey, and Hollig Shorey. The present village com- prises about 50 dwelling houses within its limits. The public buiMingsare an academy, a Baptist church, a Wesleyan church, a tavern, two stores, a post-office, a telegraph office, a cal)inct and wheelwright's shop, a blacksmith's shop, and a boot and shoe shop, MOSHER C INER, OR SOUTH BARNSTON. This settlement, situated about 6 miles N.B. from Stanstead Plain, was begun about 180-1, by the Aldrich, Bayley, Ball, Clem- w^ 56 FORESTS AND CLEARINQS. ent, Boroughs, Hanson, Iloath, Locke, Moshcr and Spraguo fam- ilies. The south-west quarter of the town, of wliich this locality lorms a part, has progressed but little during the past half cen- tury. The greater part of the original settlers are dead or have left the country. There are, however, several thrifty farmers in the neighborhood,* among whom are the Locke, Heath, Hanson, Clark, Boyle, Slater, McGookin, and Aldrich families. A post- ottice was established hero in 18(37, Francis Cooper, postmaster. king's corner. This is a settlement in the north-west part of Barnston, on the road between Stanstoad Plain and East Hatley. Ira King, one of the early settlers, opened a tavern about 1810, and another hotel and store were afterwards built. For a time, Hiram Davis and branches of the King and Norton families were engaged in trade. The King family are mostly dead or have left the country. The neighborhood now contains the families of some 10 or 15 wealthy farmers. WAYVILLE OR WAHfS MILLS. This settlement, or small neighborhood of substantial farmers, derives its importance from its manufactories. The Waj' and Hol- lister families were among its early settlers. The buildings arc a store, a grist mill, a saw mill, and a cai-ding, spinning and weav- ing factory. From its local advantages, it is probably destined to become a business place of some importance. A post-office has lately been established, E. S. Southmayd, postmaster. NEW BOSTON. • ' This settlement was begun about 1810, and was indebted to some Stanstead Avag for its name. It comprises a few lots in the south ■west corner of Barnston. Samuel Burbank, William Blasdell, and some of the descendants of the Hartwell family were among the early settlei's. COATICOOK. • For many years, this settlement formed a part of the wild lands of Barnston. Eichard Baldwin, jr., had made a small clearing in the forest, about 1840, and two small log-houses had been built. In 18-42, Horace Cutting built a store and started business in con- I OOATICOOK. W neclion with Marcus Child, Esq., who nftorwards sold his property in Stanstead and removed to th' • place. A post-office was estab- lished in 1844, Mr. Cuttinf^, postmaster. The name of the office suirgested by Mr. Child was afterwards adoptofl as that of the vil- lage. For some years the settlement progressed but slowly ; but the advantages derived from the location of the Grand Trunk Railway, the eastern jwrtion of which had been completed, and which passed directly through the village, rendered it at once a place of importance, and its growth has been unprecedentedly ra]>id. Its local advantages and ample water privileges have been improved by active and energetic men who have contributed much to the growth and prosperity of the village. Among those may be mentioned Richard Baldwin, jr., Marcus Child, Horace Cutting, Lewis L. Sleeper, A. A. Adams, John Thornton, Dr. Ben- jamin Damon, and Amos K. Fox. The descendants of the Bald- win and Cleveland families of Barnston are among the business men of the place. For many years after its settlement, the boundaries of the villags had not been defined. In 1863, a plan of its present limits, made by Charles Merrill, was submitted to the I'rovincial Legislature, and Coaticook was constituted a municipality, separate from the township of Barnston. This new corporation comprises an area of about four square miles. The Coaticook river runs through it from north to south, and is so very tortuous, that a line following its course would measure nearly four miles before leaving the pre- cincts of the village. The southern part of the village is now the centre of trade, but with its water-power and facilities for mamifactorifcs, the northern part must eventually be in tho- ascendant. The present public buildings are an Episcopal Church, a Wes- loyan Church, a Free Will Baptist Church, an academy building with a town hall, an Episcopal select school house, a ilistrict scliool house, seven stores, three hotels, one apothecary's shop, three blacksmiths' shop-s, a harness shop, a furniture shop, a ma- chine shop, a saw mill, a grist mill, a tannery, a door and sash factory, a churn and washing machine factory, a hand loom factory, a mowing machine and rake factory, an iron foundry, a mat eh fac- tory, a post-office, and a telegraph office. The present number of dwelling houses is about one hundred and fifty; new streets are being opened, and settlement is rapidly increasing. To the histo- rian of after years, the foregoing brief account, may perhaps serve as a starting point. IM r ir Z! 58 FORESTS AND CLEARINas. 1 t 11 ■( BARPORD. This township contains eleven concessions of seventeen lots each, is 10 miles in length from north to south, and about 6 miles in breadth, from east to west, and comprises an area of about sixty square miles, or about 38,400 acres. Its boundaries on the north are Compton and Qlifton, Hereford on the east, the parallel of 45 degrees north latitude, which separates it from Norton, Vt., on the south, and Barnston on the west. The survey determining the limits j)f the town was made in 1792, and the division into lots was made iu 1801, the concession and range lines running in the same manner, and being a contin- uation of those of Barnston. The surface of Barford is diversified. The Coaticook river runs through the town from north to south. The meadows along its banks are small but valuable. The remaining part of the town is hilly, and in some instances broken and uneven. The soil is rich and productive, with but little waste land. The farms in this town are not surpassed by any in the county in adaptations to cultivation and pasturage. To the traveller, the settlement pre- sents the appearance of a number of neat farm houses with com- fortable surroundings along the course of the river and in other localities. Drew's mills, now Dixville, a small village on the Coaticook river, is the only place of business in the north part of the town. Here are a grist mill, a saw mill, a carding and clo- thier's shop, a post-office, and a store. A village has been started at the boundary line in the southern part of the town witli favora- T)le prospects. A small French settlement in the eastern part of the town is yet in its infancy. A large share of the wild lands of this township was early par- celled out to Government officials and other individuals. About the year 1810, a grant of 2,500 acres was made by the Governor General to Mrs. Hannah Vaucamp, of whom mention has been previously made. With more energy than prudence, she commen- ced operations for settlement upon a large scale ; suffice it to say that, after expending some $5,000 in clearing land and making roads to very little purpose, she relinquished the enterprise and returned to Quebec, where she died. This property was after- wards purchased by Dr. Ward, at a price much below its real value. Dr. Ward has since made valuable improvements on the premises. . SQUIRE noWE. 59 ook river runs Although this township was surveyed ns early as the beginning of the present century, many years passed before any sottlomonts worthy of note were made. Stanstead, Ilatloy and Barnston were the first points of attraction to emigrants; and it was not until the most eligible farms in those towns had been taken up, that attention was called to the forests of Barford. Indeed, many of the first settlements wore made by the children of the pioneers of Barnston. Among these were the descendants of the Child> Baldwin, Cleaveland, Parker and Drew families. Leonard Martin and bis family came in from Peacham, Vt., in 1823. Their children are wcttlcd mostly around them. Ilarba and Marcus Child, Esqs., grandsons of JIarba Child, of Barnston, are among the most prominent public men ©f Barford. One of the descen- dants of the Drew family built the mills that still retain his name. This property has lately pa>?sed jnto the hands of liichard Baldwin, Esq., of Coaticook. Deposits of copper have been found in the eastern part of the town, but not of sufficient importance to justify the expense of working. SQUIRE HOWE. Was among the early settlers of Barnston. Ilis father, Caleb Howe, hud settled near Fort Dunmore, now Dummerston. That coiuitry was then new, and after the ojjening of the French "VVar> the iiibabitants were subject to frequent depredations from tho Indians. Such was the insecurity of tho place, that tho women and children were kept in tho Fort — tho men cultivating tho meadows in the daytime with their muskets by their side, and prepared to retreat into the Fort on the ajipearance of tho Indians. Mr. Howe and two of his neighbors were surprised by an ambuscade of the Indians, while hoeing corn, and killed on the spot, and the Iiidians succeeded, by stratagem, in getting into tho Fort, tho women and children falling an easy prey. Among their captives wore Mrs. lljwo and her children. They were marched otf through the wilderness to Lake Champlain, whence they were taken to Montreal, whore after a delay of somo months, they were ransomed and suffered to return home, after having passed through many hardships and sufferings. Squiro IIowo was four years old when the family were taken by tho' Indians. The Indian who claimed him as his property seemed to cherish a feeling of peculiar spite and malignity towards him during tho whole of their joui-ney. Often when tho little fellow ■«rir sz 60 FORESTS AND CLEARINOS. I it IB Ml < : sunk down from fatigue or exhaustion ho would rouse him by striking him on the head with the handle of hiH hutchot. The marks ofthiii Havago brutality were plainly to be seen during the remainder of his life. In his early youth the com[)iler examined the head of Mr. Howe, who was then an old man. and long and deeply indented scars were distinctly felt and seen, lie settled in Barnstou in 1804. Several of his descendants reside in that town. ANTIQUITIES. The relics of tribes of Indians, living anterior to any of whom we have knowledge, and who must have traversed our country at a very remote ])eriod, have already been noted in our account of Stanstead and llatley. llelics of later years have, however, been found, which seem to have been connected with the exploration of the forests of our country by the Hnglish or French during the middle and the latter part of the past century. In 1800 Isaac DreW) one of the early settlers of Barnston, found, while hunting in the woods, a brass kettle embedded in the ground, lie had stumbled over it by catching his foot in the bail. On raising it he found that the bottom was gone, but, being an ingenious mechanic, he made from it an excellent old-fashioned warming- pan, which has since remained as an heirloom in the i'amily of one of his descendants. In the township of Barnston unmistakeablo traces have been found of the fate of a part of the company commanded by Major Eoiicrs, sent from Londonderry, N. II., in 1758, by order of General Amherst, to destroj' the Indian village of St. Francis. This company took their route by way of Lake Champlain and the rivers. Thej'^ reached the settlement, and in the absence of the warriors, plundered and set fire to the viflago — the old men, women and children falling an easy prey. The act was retalia- tory, on the part of the whites, for injuries done by that tribe to the inhabitants of New Hampshire: but in the secpiel it jn'oved to be dearly bought revenge ; for the warriors, who had been out upon a Imnting excursion, soon returned and were almost imme- diately upon their trail. Such was the haste with which they were pursued, that they were fain to drop their plunder and escape as they best could. They were overtaken on the north bank of Magog River, and a sanguinary battle was fought on the ground that now forms the north part of the village of Sher- ANTIQiriTIES. 61 ) any of whom our countiy at our iKH'ount of however, \)Oon ho exploration uch (luring the In 1800 Isaac while hunting ound. Ho had On raising it ■ an ingenious onod warniing- tho family of •aces have boon ndod l)y I^Iajor )8, by order of of St. Francia. Cham plain and the absence of — tho old mon- ,ct was retalia- ly that tribe to je(iuel it proved 10 had been out almost imnie- th which thoy ir plunder and on the north 13 fought on tho illago of Sher- brooko. Tho slaughter on both sides must have been foarful, judging from tho relics discovered in after years. Major Ilogors and a few of his men succeeded in making their escape, nnd taking tiio course through the vvildornoss west of Mcmphrom- agog L'lko, thoy roactuMl their homos, after passiiiL' through almost unparalleled haidships ami sufferings. In their ha>te to escape, some plunged into tho river and attempted to cross near tlio placo whore the Tf. T. Hail way Bridge now stands. Not ono of those men lived to toll the talo of his sufferings. A part wcro drowned, and tho others escaped tiie tomahawk and scalping kiiilb only to perish in tho wilderness. Wounded, wot, and exposed to cold, hunger and fatigue, thoy followed the higli!and.s through Ascot andCompton, until thoy reached tho south-western part of Barnston, whore, being exhausted by their accumulated eufForings, they laid down, as it appears, to die. * * * :f: * For more than a century, their flesfiless skeletons were suffered to bleach in tho forest, until thoy had been long covered by a soil made from the leaves falling from tho trees. In clearing up that locality many years afterwards, relics wore found, which, like " tho testimony of tho rocks" in modern geology, determine the fate of those unfortunate men. In ono placo human bones were ploughed up, and musket barrels with locks and brass trimmings— in ono instance the lock shewing that tho gun had been discharged— the remains of powdoi*-liorns, clasp-iino of thoni I drink from indred years r fathorH, our 7 were n class [1 days. Our id cheered hy " our mothers, I their homos ;al, mainly, in laiiy of tholr " the com- ished hunter, cir excursions Mil uniforinly • tho intluoncG lies placed in necessity of ar loss trouhlo icy sometimes a division of estly kept by was Jonathan he time of the Eovolution, was taken captive by tho Indians, at tlio battle of Ticon- doro/,'a. A party of Indians had previously taken six or seven American prisoners, who had succoede tance saved thoir lives. Through his influence, thoy wore . ,od from tho stakes to which tl.oy had boon bound, eVen after tl^.y had begun to fool tho scorch- inly softened his covering,that he was able to cast it off. It was nearly night of the next day before ho set out for home. Like the fox in the fable, he thence- forth ado[)leil the maxim of never getting into a scrape without having well considered how to get out of it. BY CAPT. bIMON BEAN. My uncle, Capt. Simon Ke/.ar, svas very fond of hunting, often traversing the almost unbroken-forests of Stanstead and Com])ton counties. Often in the days of my childhood and youth did I lis- ten " Whene'er he spake cf most disastrous chances Of hairbreadth 'scape and imminent deadly peril." In one of his solitary excursions late in November, 1801, he took his gun, a supply of ammunition, an axe, a number of steel traps, a stock of provisions, and directed his course easterly to the Coa- ticook River; but not fnjding game to his satisfaction, continued his route up the river towards the pond at its source — in which region he had learned from the Indians that moose, deer, beaver, otter, HT OAPT. SIMON BBAN. G5 n Hatloy in •„, 1706, nnd niU^cHU'iilly DstiSOUlui'rtOf onor^y, »v»d, • his oxi>loit8 •liliiry oxcur- ;hlM)rh<)0(l, ho tho ()i)onition llo wiiri then , rosourc-o but limsoirHnugly ) snow, uiul in int' tho iioxl day bio, l»o tlvonco- icrapo witliout hunting, often ll and Conipton I youth did I lis- ir, 1801, lie took of stool traps, jrly to the Coa- In, continued his In which region bcavor, otter, and mnskrat wore plenty. Ah this tour was one of exploration, ho loft his traps and provisions in the woods in Coinpto'i, and talvinij his axo and ^un and a supply of i»road and moat sutHcient for his diinior and supper, he started on up tho rivor. In tho afternoon, it l)e,!i:an to snow, Init he continued his eourso onward into Voriuont several miles beyond the boundary line; the siorm increasing' and the ni^'ht coming on, ho thou^^ht it best to retrace his stops. Tho snow was tailing fast, and this with the darkness ofthe night soon conipi'llod him to stop. He had not timo to make a camp, but sot tire to a t,tho best man's place A'hose house jrcaking out he next day ;ueh to the H'a had start- )t — believing )rovibions re- iton until the ght mention 3d in Ilatley, loavy growth the ice near the foot of Owl's Head, where the water is nearly three hundred feet deep, lie hud barely time to cut the harnesses and clenr the horses before the sleigh went down. Ifo ininiediatoly slip])ed a halter around the nock of one horse and succeeded in drawing him out. He then attempted to get the other out, but was unable. Thinking further effort -Jseless, he threw a blanket over the horse he had saved, and chilled and almost frozen, started for the eastoi-n shore. Alter going a few rods, lie heard the neighing of the horse left ;u the water, and resolved to make one effort more to save him. This time, he succeeded, and although drenched to the skin, and his clothes frozen stiff with ice, he rea(;l>o;I home without further difficulty. The sleigh, with its load, remained at the bottom of the hdce during the three following yars, when it was fished up — all, except a few bags of sr.lt. The burrel of rum was found entke, and wjw thought to pay amply the expense of the fishing. BY MRS. ROXANA FLANDERS. settled on the ley. After ro- No. 22, 3rd l)ok the family lie lake t«-> the le. When on Isurface of the lOve. On i\[)' mon basking drift quietly iping beauty." [oj)ositing her lid demotistra- odern circus- pounds. Mr. Iiug man, wat; litreal with a Iraaterials for a barrel of oko througii My father, Capt. Kbenezer Ilovey, came to Canada in 1T''3, and pitched on the eastern shore of Memphremagog Lake at the [dace now known as Judd's Point, about three years before the survey of this locality was made. After making a small clearing and putting up a log shanty, he returned to Vermont, and in March. 1794, again set oui for his new home with an ox team cartying his wife and eight children, with bedding, provisions, &c. They were accomjianied by Joseph Ivof^, Joel Ives, Isaac Rexford, and David Cham berl in with their wives and children. They came by the way of Missisquoi Bay, and were seven days in getting through the woods from Frelighsburg to Memphremagog Lake. The snow was deep, and the womeu and children suffered much from cold and fatigue. When about halfway tl-rougli the woods, they found that they had eaten all their bread; but as neeessity is the mother of invention, they succeeded in finding a ledge of rocks, where they made a temporary oven, in wliich they baked a supplj' of broad sutiieient for the remainder of their jonrney. Beds were fitted up on their sleds for the women and children, but the men had to camp upon heniiock boughs in the open forest, sleeping as the}' best could — feeiUng their teams with browse and the small allowance of fodder they were able to bring with them. Their route for the greater part of the way was through a track- less wilderness. They had to cut and break their road. The 68 FORESTS AND CliEARINGS. il ftl 4'' larger streams wore generally frozen, but the smaller ones and the mar.shy grounds wore more open. Their teams often stuck fast in the mire, and they had frequently to help each other out. In many instances the women and children were compelled to unload and wade through the deep snow and water. In this manner, they progressed until they reached the end of their journey, Mr. Ilovey'.s log cabin in Ilatley. For a time, the diffeient families managed to live together, but as soon as the snow ^vent off, they set about making dwellings for themselves and began the work of clearing the forest. They were prospered, and as their circuni.:4tance3 improveoring towns. Dr. Whitcher was fully employed in Stans- tead, and we had no physician in Hatloy. Stephen Horoughs had some knowledge of medicine, and ho rendered himself more useful in this department than in that of theology. He set to work with untiring energy, and in almost every instance treated the disease Buccessl'ully. Only throe deaths occurred in Jlatlcy. From 1811 to 1814, the s])Otted fever prevailed throughout most of the settlements of the Townships, and swept otf many promis- ing young men and women and children in Hatley. In the Win- ter of 1843, several of our strongest men died of Erysipelas. With these exceptions, tho neighborhood has been generally hoaithy, and subject to as few diseases as any part of our country. In looking back upon the events of the past three fourths of a century, I seem to awake almost as from a dream. The transfor- mation of tho country can hardly be realized. Everything is changed. Instead of an almost boun COL. HENRY CULL. 77 EPIIRAIM WAIiLKIun. Epliraim WacUoi^h, with his wife and four chiUlron, Hettlotl on No. 10, 2nd Range of llatloy, in 1801. Tlioy wore natives of Now Hamp.shire. Tlioy camo about 150 miles witli an ox team, mostly through a now country, and wore fif'teon (hiys upon the road. The land C'ompi'ising the Old Hjiiscopiil Cliurcli, upon the hill, was a donation from Mr. Wadloigh in after years. The Wadloigh families have been generally distinguished for energy and enterprise, and some of them have occupied ])rominont positions in the community. COL. HENRY CULL, "Was born in Dorsetshire, England, in 175.^. lie was tho youngest of a family of ton children. His brothers wore most of them distinguished as officers in the British navy. Among the descend- ants of the families of his sisters was John Angell James, whose memory and praise are in all the churches. Mr. Cull ])ursucd a course of mercantile studies at London, and engaged in business with a commercial firm of that city. After remaining some years in this business, he removed to Quebec, where he continued in trade until the close of the past century. About tho beginning of the present century, ho, in company with some twenty-five associates, obtained a grant of wild lands for settlement. Tho two charters, viz., those of Capt. Kovoy and Col. Cull, comprised, together, 23,000 acres — an amicable division of the lots was made, and all parties were satisfied. Mi*. Cull was, however, un- fortunate in 'ho selection of his own residence. lie selected a largo block of land ati the outlet of Massawippi Lake in view of settling near his friend, Josso Ponnoyer, Esq., who had previously located in the western part of Compton. Like most European emigrants of his stamp, Mr. Cull was unacquainted with tho practical manner of " roughing it in tho bush." The greater part of his farm proved to be wet and cold, and was the poorest land in the township. "With a capital far oceeding that of any of the other pioneers, ho went on and made an extensive clearing and other improvements at groat expense. Tho result, as might have been expected, was, that a largo amount of money had boon expended to very little purpose. Several of the early settlers of Hatloy, Stanstcad, and Barnston, who were then poor, but Jiave eince become wealthy, wore glad to avail themselves of tho il ^1^ .■J)^ ,n%. ^7-^^ ^% ?.r'->*^% IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 Li 1.25 SaiilM 12.5 IIIIIM ||j||22 IM ^ III 4 12.0 1.4 1.8 1.6 v] <^ /a ^1 -y '^^s- '#' Photographic Sciences Corporation M ep V N> 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. 14580 (716) 872-4503 i^. ^<^ V Is ;^ % v^ ^ 3 78 FORESTS ANT) CLEARINGS. opportunity of oarning three shillings and four ponce per day and their board, falling trees and clearing this farm. Owing to preliminary delays, Mr. Cull did not move his family in until 1806. He early received the appointment of magistrate, and that of Lieut.-Colonel of the third battalion of the Eastern Town- ships' Militia. His educational advantages had been much in advance of most of the other settlers. lie was a correct scholar, and was familiar with the literature and most of ihe sciences of the age. Ho brought a well chosen library of some 500 volumes, comprising the best of the British classics, ancient and modern history and valuable miscellaneous works. There were then but few books in the settlement, and several of the most intelligent families in Hatley are the descendants of those whoso tastes were formed from the use of this library. Mr. Cull was prepossessing in his address and manners, a genial companion, an efficient magistrate, and a popular military officer. He w.as in the Frontier aervice during the American War of 1812-1814, and by his prudent and judicious course, assisted by the influence and co- operation of others, quiet and harmony were in a good degree preserved on both sides of the Line. He had the confidence of the Government in a high degree, and had he been more selfish, could have secured for himself almost any personal advantages he might have asked. In his religious belief, he was an Episco- palian, but was not permitted to enjoy the ordinances of that church until near the close of his life. Ho was a kind husband and father, and was much respected in the community for his uprightness and hospitality. He died January 8, 1833. MOSES BEAN. iA'~ ' m Moses Bean pitched and began on No. 13, 2nd Eange ot Hatley, in 1798. He had brought a supply of provisions in his knapsack, and this, with his axe and a few dollars in change, formed the in- ventory of his property. He commenced operations by falling 4 or 5 acres of trees. Jesse Wadleigh and Taylor Little made beginnings in tho immediate vicinity that year, and they togolher put up a shanty, in which they kept ** bachelor's hall" for the twe following years. In 1800 they each built log houses on their own premises. In 1802, Mr. Bean married Betsy Kezar, she had come to Hatley Avith her brothel'. Cap Simon Kezar, jr., in 1800, and was the first school teacher employed in Hatley. They experien- ced the hardships and privations incident to new settlements, but, BY CAPT. RICHARD COPP. n |ce per day Owing to |ily in until itrate, and torn Town- |n much in lect scholar, f^ciences of )0 volumcH, Ind modern re then but intelligent Itastefs were jposscssing Ln efficient lie Frontier Ind by his Ice and co- pd degree tidence of bi'o Holfish, id vantages Ixn Episco- \os of that husband Ity for his )t Hatley, lUtiapsack, iiid the in- jby falling Ittle made together br the twe Ithoir own I had come L800, and lexperien- lents, but, by persevering industry and economy, succeeded in acquiring a large property. Their family homestead is now owned by their eldest son, Simon Bean, Eso. THE WOLF HUNT. In the summer of 1840, the settlement of Stanstead was infested by wolves, particularly in the west part of the town. The wolves had been traced to a swamp south-east from Fitch Bay, and notice for a general hunt was given. On the morning of the appointed day, a party of more than 1000 men from diiferent parts of the town assembled, and armed with guns, pitchforks, &c., surround- ed the swamp, enclosing an area of about 12 square miles. The men were placed within. hearing distance of each other, and were instructed to march straight forward towards the centre of the swamp, and to communicate with each other by concerted signals. As it was intended to surround the wolves near the east shore of the bay, the men upon that part of the circle remained nearly stationary, while the others advanced towards the centre of the circle. With those arrangements they began their march, and for 8 time pursued their course with regularity ; some confusion afterwards arose, but they succeeded in coming to a close circle about half a mile east of the bay. The circle was about 20 I'ods in diameter, and strict orders had be'jn given not to tire; no wolves were found, but seeing a deer, several of the most excitable ones shot at him without effect, and the result was that two promising young men, James F. Wood, and James MeiTill were mortally wounded. Wood was killed almost instantaneously, and Merrill survived but a few hours, the deer escaped. BY CAPT. RICHARD COPP. My father, Capt. Moses Copp, was a native of Massachusetts, and was drafted into the service, in the American Eovolution, when about 17 years old. He was with the American Forces at the time of the capture of Major Andre, and the discovery of the treason of Benedict Arnold. In 1785 he married Anna Mills. They resided in Warren, N. H., until 1796, when they came to Canada and pitched a lot in Bolton, which he afterwards drew as an Associate. Being a "stranger in a strange land," my father had some little difficulty in getting into the Association. He attended the meet- ing of the Commissioners, but not knowing the necessity of a proper certificate of character and qualifications, had not brought i 14 I 90 FORESTS AND CLEARlNaS. ' any. From this oversight he came very near losing his claim in the Cc:iipany. At the place of meeting tlioro was a good deal of rum, and noise, and fighting. In one instance two or throe cowardly bullies were pitching into a poor sickly man. This was more than my father could bear, and, being a strong and muscular man, he at once laid the rowdies sprawling, and carried the sick man to a place of safety. After this demonstration the Commissioners decided that his credentials were amply sufficient. My father remained in Bolton until 1797, when he ci'ossed the Lake and located on No. 26, 2nd Eange of Stanstead, at the place which forms the centre of the present village of Goor^e- ville. Not a tree had been fallen within the limits of that village and there were but two clearings upon that part of the Lake Shore — those of Elijah Baird and Jeremiah Lord. My father built the first boat that ran upon the Lake, aud for many years our village was known by the name of "Copp's Ferry." He was earlj'^ appointed captain of militia and was esteemed an upright and useful member of the community. He died in 1833. His wife died in 1845. My brother, Joshua Copp, early displayed a genius for trade. When quite a boy he started on foot for Montreal and brouf^ht home a package of goods upon his back. He fitted up a eha aty, sold his stock, and bought anew ; and in this way ho soon acquired a respectable capital. Suffice it to say, that he became a sv ccess- ful merchant, and realized a large fortune. He aftf.rwards removed to Burlington, Iowa, where ho died. il lli BY EDWARD WORTU. k I am a native of Cabot, Yt. Came to Stanstep-d with my brother, Joseph Worth, in 1798, at the age of 10 years. Li 1817 1 married, and settled on No. 3. Gth Range of Stanstead. Among my early recollections is the " >pearance ol Stanstead Plain as covered with a growth of hcavj'' timber, the central part being mostly maplo, beech and birch the outskirts hemlock, spruce and fir ; and a dense cedar swamp on the west. My bro- ther J iseph and Capt. i\ iidrew Young were at one time neighbors. They each had a fiock of sheep, and the two flocks were accus- tomed to run together in the woods. In the fall of 1802 the neighborhood was infested with bears that did much damage among the sheep. They made a raid upon our flocks at one time — killed some five or six, and drove the I'omainder through RELI0I0U8 DENOMINATIONS . 81 the woods to the south part of Derby, where they wore found and driven liome. My brother afterwards removed to the vicinity of Caswellboro, where some of his descendants still reside. BY CAPT. ANDREW TOUNQ. \ « .• th my II 1817 Among din as t being mluck, Sly bro- ghbors. e accus- 802 the damage at one hrough I was born at Whitehall, N. T., "Nov. 5, ITtl. Came to Stan- stead in 1798, received the grant of No. 4, 9th Range, m an Associate, and afterwards purchased Nos. 5 and 6 of the same Eange. Married and settled on No. 6 in 1803. Besides the work of clearing my farm I assisted my brother-in-law. Col. Charles Kilborn, in building his mill at Rock Island, in 1804. The first bridge connecting Kock Island Avith Derby Lino Village was built in 1802. The Narrows bridge was built the same year. The settlement of Beebe Plain was begun in 1800 by the Beebo and House families. The first death that occurred in the town was that of a Mr. Beebe, who was killed by the fall of a tree. The fii"8t births were those of George Fitch Copp and Leonard Clarke. The first appointed magistrate was Ganhior Green. As there vfere no resident Catholic or Episcopal clergyman during many of the first years of the settlements, the want of proper authority for the performance of the marriage ceremony waa a grievance which was severely felt by the inhabitants. " As it was in the beginning," marriages and intermarriages would occur in the families of the early settlers ; and the parties were under the necessity of either crossing the Line into the settlements of Northern Vermont, or to go through the woods, to the distance of 60 miles, to the older settlements of Canada, to meet the emergencies of tlieir case. In this dilemma resort was hud to the magistrates. They wei-e not, of course, legally authorized, but under the circum- stances, they assumed the prerogative, and some 2(U) couples wei*e married in this manner in Stanstead. These marriages were afterwards legalized by a special Act of the Provincial Legislature. In later days this prerogative has been extended to all the ministers of the different Christian denominations. RELIOIOD8 DENOMINATIONS. The following sketches obtained from Church Records, Clergy- men and other individuals, will show the rise and progress of the diff'erent religious societies of Stanstead County. a l! 82 FORESTS AND CLIABINGS. KPI8C0PALIANS. The first missionary of the Church of England to the County of StanHtead was the Hon. and Rov. Charles Stewart, D.D. Ho came from England, and arrived at Quebec, Oct. 21, 1807. His first field of labor was at St. Armand, Missisquoi County, and in addition to the labors of that station, he established churches in Eaton, Sher- brooko, Lonnoxville, Hatley, Stanstoad and othei's of the Eastern Townships in the early days of their settlement. 8TAN8TEAD. There were few of the early settlers of Stanstead who had been educated under the influences of the Episcopal Church, and it was not until their numbers increased by accessions from the States and England, that they were able to form themselves into a society. Through the influence of Eev. Dr. Stewart, the Rev. Richard Knagg was sent as a missionary to this station in 1819. The mission was au entire failure. Mr. Knagg retired in 1821, and no attempt was made to revive the interests of the church in Stanstead until about 1845, when the settlement of the Plain was occasionally visited by Rev. Mr. Doolittlo, of Lennoxville, Rev. Mr. Reid, of Compton, and Eev. Mr. Jackson, of Hatley. In 1849, the attention of the Bishop of Quebec was directed lo the station, and Rov. Hen- ry G. Burrago, the successor of Mr. Jackson in Hatley, proposed to devote a part of his time to the society in Stanstead. This arrange- ment was adopted, and in Fol)ruary of that year, Mr. Burrage bbgan to hold divine service in an upper room of the Brick Store formerly owned by Francis Judd, Esq. Mr. Burrago continued his labors with success until 1851, when a church was organized. In his return made to the Bishop for 1852, Mr. Burrage gave as the average attendance at Public Worship on Sunday, from 50 to 60, and the number of communicants from 15 to 18. M. Burrage was succeeded in 1857 by Eev. W.L. Thompgon,who had been sent by the Colonial Church Society as a missionary to Stanstead Plain. It was during his incumbency that the present Episcopal Church edifice was erected, and much praise is due to him for his untiring labor and effort in the prosecution and com- pletion of the enterprise. Mr. Thompson was followed by Eev. Henry F. Darnell, who after remaining about two years, removed to St. John, P. Q,, and Mr. Thompson I'eturned to Stanstead. He remained some two years longer in the ministry, and was succeed- HATLKT. 83 ©(1 by Rov. A. A. Alien, who was followed by Rev. J. Early. Mr. Early was succoodod in 1872 by Rev. A. J. Woolryche. The pre- sent incumbent 1874 is Rov. George Thorneloe. HATLBY. The orii^in of Episcopacy in Hatloy was coeval with that of Stan- stead — the Rev. Dr. Stewart, the pioneer clergyman and mission- ary of that denomination, having begun his labors in that place in 1817. As the early settlers of Ilatley were mostly natives of Vermont and Now Hampshire, and unactjuainted with the doctrines and modes of worship of the Episcopal Church, Dr. Stewart soon set to work with untiring energy and perseve- rance in gathering a congregation and organizing a church. It is much to be regretted that the records of this organization have been lost. The tirst entry made by Dr. Stewart in the Parisli Re- gister was that of a baptism made on the Sth of February, 1818. The last entry was a marriage on the Ifith of October, 1811). Dur- ing the incumbency of Dr. Stewart a large and commodious church edifice was built upon the hill about a mile and a half nortli of the present village of Charleston — the expense of which was paid in part by the inhabitants, but mostly b} himself. This build- ing has since beenmnodeled, and is now occupied by the Advent- ists. In process of time, the people of the village finding this church an inconvenient place of worship, decided upon the erection of a new one, and a convenient church was subsequently built on a pleasant site in the village. Few men havcperhaps performed more labor and under more self sacrificing circumstances than Dr. Stewart did in Hatley. His energies were directed not only to the moral, social and i-eligious improvement of the people of his own immediate charge, but were extended throughout the entire circuit of the Eastern Townships. Ashe was unmarried, ho made his home with the family of Ebenezer Bacon, Esq., during the time of his stay in Ilatley. With this family, his name is a household word. They found him ever the kind and sympathising friend and judicious counsellor, and cherish his memory with reverence and attection. In 1819, ho was appointed visiting missionary in the diocese of Quebec, which then embraced the whole of the Province of Upper Canada. Rev. Thomas Johnson became the successor of Dr. Stewart in 1819 and remained until 1830, and was followed by Rov Christo- 84 J-ORHBTS AND CLEAEINGS. li^ *' ll ill « pher Jackson, who continued in charge of the church until 1848, when from ill health, he was compollod to retire from the work of the ministry. He was succeeded by Rev. Henry G. Barrage, who remained in the ministry of the church until 1872, when he was followed by llev. A. J. Balfour, who is the present incumbent. From the absence of the church records, as before mentioned, wo are not able to give particular statistics of the church in Hatley. BARNSTON AND COATICOOK. In 1862, Rev. John Foster was sent by the Bishop of Quebec as a permanent clergyman for Barnston and Coaticook. Up to that time, there had not boon a single church edifice belonging to the Episcopal Church within the limits of his charge. In October of that year, a commodious church edifice was completed at Coat- icook, and the Divine blessing seems to have attended the labors of Mr. Foster. The Episcopalians are increasing in numbers and respectability in and around Coaticook. A neat and substantial brick building designed for a school of a high grade, to be con- ducted under the auspices of the church, has been erected at Coaticook. The Episcopal Church was organized at Coaticook in 1862. The number of communicants in 1867 was 56. An Episcopal Church has boon organized at Georgevillc, Key John Thornloo is the present incumbent. METHODISTS. Among the first Methodist preachers that came in from the United states, M'ore Rev. J. R Crawford, Rev. E. Sabin, Kev. T. Branch, and a Mr. Wells. The first ajipointment from the New England Conference on record, was that of Eev. Joseph Fairbanks, in 1804. About that time, a class was organized at Copp's Ferry, (now Georgevillo.) Richard Packard, loader ; T. A. Packard, Sally Packard, Artemisia Bullock, Miriam Bullock, Wra. Bullock, jun., Jeremiah Lord, Lois Lord, and Nancy Lord- Among the early preachers was an elderly man, known as •' Fa" ther Carpenter." Mr. Fairbanks was succeeded in 1805 by Rev' S. Chamberlain, who was followed in 1806 by Rev. Philip Ayer* Rev. liC'vi Walker was sent to the Stanstead Circuit, then known as the !St. Francis Circuit, in 1807 : Rev. Charles Virgin in 1808, and Rev. Squire Streeter in 1809. From 1810 to 1812 the Circuit METHODISTS. 86 was suppliod by Rov. R. Hayes and Rov. S. Bn ckI of two years, and was appointed to Kingston, Jntario. Th<^ success of his labors and the sti'ong hold ho had gained on tiio affections of the community, in genei'al, led them to hail with pleasure hit' re-apjiointment to them in 1831. During his second term of residence he fiutlored the distressing bereavement by death of his wife who was l»uried according to her long cherished wish in the cemetery near Stanstead Plain. In 1823, Rev. Richard Pope became the Wesleyan minister of the Circuit as the successor of Mr. Hick. His period ofHorvice was extended over four years. A very extensive revival of religion which occuiTcd imder his ministry was, in all probability, the reason of this then extraordinarily long protracted stay. In 1827, IMr. Pope was removed to Quelxjc, whope, his health having failed, he located. Ho resided in thiij.^'ffity until 1832, when he became a victim of Asiatic cholei In 1827, Rev. James KNowLAirl^ecame the successor of Mr. Pope. His time of ministerial service expired in 1829. He was a native of Ireland, and, having been destined for the Bar, was 1 ii t^ 'I >'. Ii ''5 m ft ^ 86 FOREflTB AND CLEARIwaS. educated for that object HIh talents as a preacher or a contro- verBiftliat were of the highewt order, and when circunistancea conbined to aiouse a naturally sluggiish temperament, otTorts of extraordinary power were Huro to follow. The Rev. .Tames Booth followed Mr. Knowlan in 1829. It was (luring the incumbency ol Mr. Booth that the WoHle3'an Brick Church of Stanstoad Plain wan erected. To him bolongn the praise of planning and superintending the work. At the time of building, this house was considered rather in advance of the times, at least for the country. Suffice it to say tliat it served as a commodious place of worshij) for more than thirtyfivo years. Mr, Hick's second appointment to Stanstead was in 1831, and terminated in 1833. Then commenced that of the Rev. William Squire. Mr. Squire's period, like that of Mr. Pope, was orie of four years. A similar reason led to this — a remarkable revival of religion, distinguished as " The forty days' meeting. " The extension of the work rendered it necessary that a colleague should bo sent to assist Mr. Squire in his labors. Rev. John Kaine and Rev. T. Campbell were sent. Mr, Raine's ministerial course was comparatively a short one. lie labored with success until 1844, nearly completing his tenth year, when through death he entered the faithful minister's reward. Mr. Campbell wards located at Hamilton, Ontario. Mr. Squire's ministry in Stanstoad. as indeed it had been in every other place where he had labored, was that of an earnest, enlightened and eminently endowed servant of the Lord. Tn eve?y case success, in a greater or a less degree, attended his efforts. It is a fact of rare occur- rence that for many months, while in Stanstoad, he preached four times each Sabbath day, besides several times or. the week days, though far from possessing a strong and robust constitution. In 1837, the Rev. Thomas Turner received an appointment to Stanstead, and at the close of his term in 1840, was permitted by the Missionary Committee to return to England, the place of his nativity. In 1840, Rev. Egbert Cooney, D.D., was appointed for Stanstead. His period extended to 1843. It was during this time that the doctrines of the sect called " Millerites " or " Ad- ventists " were introduced into the neighborhood. Their prevail- ing belief was that the end of all things was then really at hand, and that the second coming of Chi'ist would occur in 1843. Intense excitement and the most extravagant excesses were the MITHODIBTS. 91 conBoquenco. As several of the members of the Methodist Church had fnllon in with the views of " those who had turned the world upside down, " the situation of Dr. Coonoy was peculiarly trying. He sustained his position, however, with faithfulness, submitting his ways to God. His terra of service expired in 1843. The Rev. Henry Lanton was the colleague of Dr. Cooney from 1840 to 1841. The Kev. Jaites Brock, the successor of Tr. Cooney, com- menced his labors in Stanatead in 1843, and closed them in 1846. The Rev. Kdmund S. Inoalls succeeded Mr. Brock in 1846, and remained two years. Mr. Ingalls is a native of Dunham, P. Q., whore, having boon converted through tho instrumentality ot the Methodist Ministry, he united with that Church, and entered the Ministry in 1835. Tho Re.'. John Borland followed Mr. Ingalls in 1848, and remained until 1851. Mr. Borland is a native of Yorkshire, England. His first ndvoiit to Stanstead was distinguished by a revival of religion, the fruits of which remain to this day. In 1851, Rev. John Tomkins was appointed to tho Stanstead Circuit. His period of service extended to June, 1855. Mr. Tom. kins is a native of Herefordshire, England. His early religious training was in connection with the Church of England, but at a mature age ho was induced to attend the ministry of tho Methodic tis, and having united with that Church, was soon em- ploj'cd as a local preacher. His last oOiii'erontial appointment was to the Hatloy, P. Q., Station, ill 186G. Having mai-ried in Stanstead, he decided to spend tiio evening of his life with the relations of his wife and his other friends in that place. Since the time of his retirement from active service, ho has occasionally supplied different congre- gations in Stanstead, and has boon instant in season and out of season in doing his Miwter's work ; and is now, at an advanced age, awaiting the faithful minister's reward. As a preacher, he is plain, practical, and richly evangelical. The seed which he has sown has been watered by prayer, and will in due time doubtless, spring up and bear fruit to the honor and glory of God. The Rev. Malcoi»m McDoNA^iD followed Mr. Tomkins in 1855. He is a native of Scotland, but came to this country when quite young. His early religious training had been in connection with ?•! % ' 'Mi i:' f 88 FORESTS AND OLEARINQS. I i^ ' l: i: i i. ■'! I 'li 'I I tho ProHbytorlan Church ; but, om becoming n subject of convert- ing grace through tho inntruniontivlity of tho Wosleyan MothodiHts, ho was led to join their communion. From an attack of hemorrhage of tho hmgs, he was coinpolled to withdraw ft'om the minintry in 1867. Ho afterwards located at StauHtoiid Plain, and offloiatos occasionally as health may jiormit. During his active life, ho had filled some of tho most important offices in the Canada Kast District. Rev. W. II. Bakewell, succeeded Mr. McDonald in 1868. His term of service extended to 18(J0. His labours in Stanstead were attended with but little good. " Telcel " might have boon written upon tho borders of his garments. Tho return of Rev. John Borland, in 18^0, was a pleasant era for tho church. Ho continued to labor with much acceptance and usefulness until 1863, when he was followed by the Rev. John Tomkins, who received a second apoointmont to the circuit. His term of service extended to 18<]fi. It was during his second term of service that tho project of the new Wosleyan Church was started. Tho old brick church had begun to decay, and it was thought desirable to build a new ono. Subscriptions were obtained, and proparntions for building upon a largo sCalo were made. In 1866 Mr. Tomkins gavo way to the appointment of Rev. W. R. Parker. It was during his incumbency that tho now church was really begun and finished. Much praise is due to him for his untiring exertions in tho progress and completion of the work. A revival of roligion attended the first year of his ministry, and several wore added to the church. In 1867, a division of tho circuit was made. The northern part was set off, and called the Cassvillo Mission ; the southern part remaining, as horotoforo, tho Stanstead Circuit. The Rev. E. B. Ryokman succeeded Mr. Parker on tho Stanstead Circuit, in Juno^ 1869. In September, of that year, tho new church was coded to the Canada Conference with the customary forms, and dedicated to the worship of tho Triune Gotl. The Rev. William Hansford succeeded Mr. Ryckman in 1871. Ho was a native of Dorsetshire, England. "Was employed by the Methodists as a local preasher in his own countiy at a very early ago. At tho age of 25 years ho united with the )nvort- lodiHts, polled |iti!rtunt liMtoad lioen lit ora Uiiioe hit to lU'ing jloyan icay, [tions I sCale Imont was |»r his I'ork. I^try, part part koad new |naiy in )yod |at a tho bARNSTON. 89 Canada Conforonco, and, aftor filling important stations in Canada WoHt and Canada East, was sent to Stanstoml. When at IVrfh Ont., ho oxporionod the distrossing horoavomont of tho doath ofthrooofhis children within tho short space of four n\ontha. " They wore lovely and pleasant in thoir lives, and in death they wore not (long) divided. Tn 1H74, he was refuriiod for Stanstoad as Governor of tho new Wosloyan college and super intendont of the Circuit; tho Rev. W. A. Allen having lieon Bont as his colleague in 1873. Tho lahorsof Mr. Allen have resuh tod in a very extensive revival of religion. THE GEOaaBVILLE OIKOUIT. Goorgeville in the early history of Methodism in this portion of the Kastern townships, formed a part of tho Stanstoad Circuit, and was supplied with religious ordinances by the ministers appointed from time to timo to that stat'.on. For an interval of several years, tho ministrations of tho Wosloyan Church wore withdrawn, j'.nd tho people wore dependant for spiritual improve- ment upon such means as circumstances atforded. In 1838, this lack of service was met by regular visits irom Rev. S. G. Philips, of Bolton, and, at tho close of that ecclesiastical year, a petition numerously signed by the inhabitt;nts was sent to tho Conference, requesting tho appointment of a minister to that station. In answer to this call, the Rev. Edwin Peako was sent. During the incumbency of Mr. Peako, a neat and commodious church was begun and completed. Mr, Peako was succeeded in 1861 by Rev. John Davis, who was followed by Rev. John Thorno- loe, who subsequently loft the ministry for that of tho Church of England. Mr. Thorneloo was succeeded by Rev. John Stewart, who was followed by Eev. Moses M. Johnson. Jiev. Osborne M. Lambly is tho present incumbent. Other preachers have occasionally supplied this station. BARN8T0N. Among the early settlors of Barnston were tho Baldwin, Cloaveland, Kilborn, Wheeler, and Boroughs families, who woro Methodists. Thoir meetings, like those of theothor primitive set- tlers, were held in the cabins and barns of the settlement. The first mooting of the Methodists was in tho log cabin of Josiah Boroughs, in 1803, Eev, J. R. Crawford officiating. Subsequent 1 1 ■!<,': :l n^ i.i 90 FORESTS AMD OLEARINQS. to that oime, tho sottlomont was suppliod by regular appointmcnta from tho ministers of tho Methodist Episcopal Church, who were sent to tho St. Francis Circuit by tho Now England Conforonco. In the moantimo, Rov. David Kilborn, an itinerant preacher in Now Ilampshire and Vormont,-had frequently visited his brother's family in tb's town, and luul improved those visits in preaching in tho ditl'orent parts of the circuit. Although he was preceded by some one or two preachers, ho may be justly termed the apostle of Methodism in Barn.ston. Ho was a native of Now Hamp- shire, and was licensed to preach in 1805. Was made a presi- ding elder in 1815, and occupied high positions in the church during tho remainder of his life, lie died July 13, 18G5. A passing notice of Samubl Dunbar may, perhaps, bo due. He was a colored man ; of his early history little is known. His family were among the early settlors of Barnston. He possessed- good natural abilities, and had acquired the rudiments of a com- mon English education. In common with many of his race, he early excelled in playing tho violin, and had boon extensively employed at tho balls and merry-makings of the country; but having experienced religion under tho preaching of the Metho- dists, he threw away his fiddle and dovotol tho remainder of his life to Christ. His after-life was distin'^uishod by fervent and sincere piety, modesty and simplicity. He had boon liconsod by the M. E. Conforonco as a local jiroacbor, and his labors in public, and in administering the consolations of religion to the sick and the dying, avoi'O abundant and were attended with much success. Ho was greatly respected and beloved. After tho transfer of tho operations of the St. Francis Circuit to the British Conference in 1821, the chUiCh in Barnston was 8upj)lied occasionally by preachers from tho neighboring towns and from the United States. Tho station was first t.ken up by the British Conference in 182T. when Rev. Thomas Turner was sent as a supply. Ho was followed by Rev. John P. Ilothering- ton, who remained until 1829, jind wc: followed by Rev. J. Gra- ham, Rev. H. Lanton, Rev. John Raine, Rev. E. Bottorol, Rev M. McDonald, Rov. J. B. Solloy, Rev. Thomas Campbell, Rev. John Johnson, Rev. William Hume, Rev. Richard Garrett, and Rev. William Andrews, the most of whom had appointnionts in other stations. In 1856, Rev. John Davis, who had previously sup- pliod the Georgovillo Circuit, preached a pari, of tho time in Barnston. lie was followed by Rev. John Walton, who supplied ^ ^: CONGRBaATIONALI8T8. M tmcnts Lo were loronco. Ichor in lotlier's [aching recoiled lo.d the llamp- |i ])ro3i- 1 church no. Ho ji. His |s8CSS0d- a cora- [aco, he Insivoly ly; but I.Motho- of his Mit and I sod by |iu})lic, k and fuccess. ICircuit 3n was tr towns H u}) by iu was jhoring- |j. Grar Rev M. /. John Id Rev. |n other jy sup- lime in ippliod Barnston and Hatloy, and remained until 1869. Jlo was followed by Rev, J, B. Forsyth, Rev. S. G. Philips, Rev. Betjjamin Cole, Rev. John Salmon, and Rev, John Evans. These ail held ap- pointments at Barnston, and some of them at Coaticook, whieh had been set off as a separate station, and whore a neat and con- venient church edifice had boon erected. A now Wesloyan Church has lately been built at Barnston Corner. HATLEY. During the days of the early settlement of Hatloy there were comparatively but few Methodist families in the town; those few were sujipliod occa.sionally with preaching by those ministers who were sent from the Now England Conference. Many years elapsed before a Wesloyan Chui'ch was organized in this settle- ment. After the transfer of the St. Francis Circuit to the British Conference by the Nc^w England Conference in 1821, Hatloy was supplied by missionaries sent fi'om Englaml to the most promi- nent stations. These men extended thoir operations to dilVerent portions of tho surrounding country, and in labors thoy were abundant. Mr. Hick, Mr. I'ope, Mr. Squire, and their successors in Stanstead, had regular appointments in Hatloy. In 1838, Halley and Compton wore set off as a separate circuit, and were supplied successively by Rev. E. Botterell, Rev. John Tomkins, Rev. E. S. Ingalls, Rev. B. Slight, Rev. The -naa Campbell, Eev. William Andrews, Rev. M. McDonald, and Rev. J. B. Selloy. A change was afterwards made, and in connC'Ction with Barnston, the church in Ilatl, y wsw supplied successively by Rev. John Davis, Rev. J. Waiton, and Rev. J. B. Forsyth, until 18''>3, when Hatloy became a separate circuit, and was su})pliod by Rev. W a. Scales, who was followed successively by Rev. W. W. Ross, Eev. John Tomkins, Rev, Mr. Rowsom, and Rev. J. Clipsham. 00NGREGATIONALI8T8. Among the early settlors of Stanstead were a few families from Massachusetts and New Hampshire who had been trained under the influences of Congregationalism. These were followed by others of that denomination, but many years elapsed before their numbers an ' ii 1 ; Ml i i n F0EEST8 AND CLEARINGS. in the log bam of Capt. Israel Wood, which stood near the site of the present Congregational Church on Stanstead Plain. Rev. John Taplin, brother of Johnson Taplin, officiating. The congre- gation numbered some ten adults and as many children. In 1804 the settlement was visited by Rev. James Hobart, of Berlin, Vt.> who having a sister married and settled in the west part of the town, improved the times of visiting her by preaching in the dif- ferent neighborhoods during the following twelve years. From 1810 to 181C, Rev. Luther Leland, then settled in Derby Vt., preached a part of the time in Stanstead. The meetings were usually held in the Old School House, which stood at the north end of the Plain, on the road leading easterly from the main street. When there was no other preaching in the neighborhood, the Uongregationalists usually met here, and the meetings were conducted by the professing christians present. A Church was organized in 1816 — the ministers assisting in the services were Rev. James Hobart, Rev. Chester Wright, Rev. David Sutherland, Rev. Luther Leland, and Rev. James Parker. The original church members were Levi Hooker, Mrs. Levi Hooker, Miss L. Hooker, Mrs. Amnnda Smith, Miss Mary Ward, Dr. Israel Wiiitchcr, Mrs- Dolly Whitcher, Mrs. Catherine Hubbard, Moses Montague, Mi's- Susan Montague, John Brown, Israel Brainard, William Arms, Pliny V. Hibbard, Reuben Bangs, Daniel Ludden, 3Ir.s. Hannah Ludden, Mrs. Clarissa Nash, Adam Noyes, Richard Smith and Ephralm Clark. Many of these worthies were among the truly excellent of the earth, and their memories are hallowed by the most endearing associations. The newly organized Church was supplied with preaching occa. sionally hy Rev. Luther Leland and other ministers from the north- ern part of Vermont until the following year, 1817, when Rev. Thad- deus Osgood became their pastor. The Old Union Meeting House which stood at the junction of the road leading south from the Moulton neighborhood with that leading from the Plain through Cassville, had been comj)leted the previous year, and by common consent of the proprietors, the Congregationalists were allowed to occupy it. The prospects linder which iMr. Osgood began his labors wore favorable. The appointments of the Wesleyan preach ers from the South })nd been suspended, and the Methodists and Free Will Baptists united in sustaining the meetings. The con grogations were large, and things wont on prosperously for a time J l> \t ore long, roots of bitterness sprang up and bore their appro' CONGREQATIONALISTS. 93 occa. lorth- had- louse 11 the rough union .vcd to mn his reach 8 and con time J ppro" priate fruit. Mr. Osgood was a moderate Calvinist ; but as a part of the Church were ultra in their views, their dilferoncos were submitted to the arbitration of a council. The session continued two days. The Old Union Meeting House, which could furnish seats for 1500 persons, was filled to overflowing. The sympathy of the public and of the greater part of the Church and a majority of the council sustained Mr. Osgood— a small minority of the council voting for his dismis.sal., The disatfected members with- drew, however, from the meetings, and, for a time, attended the ministry of Mr. Loland, in Derby. Few men have been better known in the Eastern Townships than Mr. Osgood. His history is one of much interest, but our limits will permit only a very brief sketch. At an early age, he began business in Massachusetts, and was on the eve of marriage with a lady of great personal attractions and merit. She was suddenly removed by death. For a time, ho was but the wreck of himself. He afterwards recovered his health and reason, and having become a subject of Divine Grace, in a revival in his neighborhood, he determined to devote the remain- der of his life to *he service of his Redeemer. At the ago of 28, he engaged in a course of preparatory study, and during his 30th year studied theology under the direction of Pr. Lathrop, of West Springfield, Mass. He was then ordained as an evangelist. His sub. sequent life was useful in an eminent degree, and ho performed an amount of labor not surpassed by any indiviilual since the days of Brainerd, Wesley,and Whitefield.IIc crossed the Atlantic many times and had travelled the entire circuit of the United States and the great- er part of Canada and the Lower Provinces mostly on horsel)ack. His efforts were directed especially to the improvement of tho young, and to him belongs tlie praise of organizing the earliest Sabbath Schools in the eastern part of Canada. He was peculiarly happy in his efforts, and may justly be said to have been instru- mental in moulding the character of r,iany who have since been distinguished for usefulness. His motto, like that of Wesley, was, " Tho world is my parish ; " and feeling himself circumscribed in Stanstead, he resigned his charge in 1818. Ho died at the advanced age of 84 years. Soon after the resignation of Mr. Osgood, the Union Meeting House was occupied by an Episcopal Missionary, and during his stay of two years, the Congregationalista attended his meetings. In 1821, Rev. John Hick was sent by the British Wesleyon Confo- n FORK8T8 AND CLKARINQS. h ii I rence to the Stanstead Circuit. The Congrefrationalists attended during the stay of Mr. Ilick and his successor, Rev. Richard Pope, and theij propo.sed a preaclier of their own denomination for mutual support. ThiH proposal was not accepted, and they withdrew from the Methodists and again held their meetings at the old school house at Stanstead Plain. Deacon Reuben Bangs died in 1822, and Deacon Hooker having left the 'country, Selah I'omroy ain' Wil- liam Arms became their succet^sors. The meetings were regular- ly sustained, and when not sujiplied with preaching, were con- ducted by the deacons. In 1828, Rev. A. J. Parker, who had completed his theological studies and received his licensure, was invited to supply the church for a few months. He afterwards settled in Danville, P.Q., where he was pastor of the church i that place, during nearly half a century. Mr. Parker •was followed in 1829 by Rev. Andrew P vnkin, also from Now England, lie was followed by Rev. Joseph Gibb, from Bantl", in Scot- land. The brick church at the north end of the Plain was completed in 1829. Mr. Gibb was installed pastor of the church early in 1830. Up to that time, the church had gradually increased in numbers and etreno-th. They were united in their call to Mr. Gibb, and for a while, prosperity attended them. Mr. Gibb was an eminently • endowed and useful minister of the gospel — as a theologian, he was excelled by few of the age. He had published several valua- ble treatises upon christian doctrine and practice, among Avhich were a Dissertation on the New Covenant, Directions for Search, ing the Scriptures, and an Epitome of the First Principles of the Christian Religion. These books were well written, and were read with interest. By the majority of the church, and by the community in general, his worth and merits were measurably appreciated ; but difficulties arising, partly from misapprehension, but mostly from the misguided policy of a faction, so wrought UDOn his sensitive mind that he sank under them, and died in June 1833, in the prime of his strength and usefulness. His memory will he cherished by many with reverence and atfection. After the death of Mr. Gibb, a part of the church members with- drew, and the remainder found themselves unable to sustain a minister. They were supplied successively until the fall of 1834, by different clergymen of the Hampshire County, Mass., Associa- tion. Among them were Rev. Mr. Clapp, of East Hampton, Rev. Mr. "White of South Hampton, and Rev, Mr. Beaman, of North Had- Inded Ihard vtion the liouse :vnd I VVil- lular- I con- had was CONQRBOATIONALISTS. 96 ley. In tho fall of 1834, Eev. A'. 0. Hubbard was sent by the A. H. MissionnarySocioty.He remained until tho fall of 1835. Tho church at that time was small and much divided, but tho labors of Eev. Mr. Curiy from Montreal, resulted in measurably adjusting these differences, and in June, 1836, Eov. L. Sabin was sent by the A. H. M. Society. Mr. Sabin remained until Juno, 1837. During this year, tho church enjoyed a season of comj)arativo prosperity. Tho meetings wore well attended, and some additions made to tho church. There were at that time a good number of intelligent laymen, and the Prayer Meetings and Conferences were peculiarly interesting and profitable. Among these were the deacons, Selah Pomroy and Phineas Hubbard, Joseph and David Gibb, both of whom afterwards became distinguished mi- nisters of the gospel, and who were early removed to a higher and holier sphere of usefulness, Dr, Henry Hayes, who died in the service of his country in tho war of tho late American Rebel- lion, and Phineas Hubbard, jr. Mr. Sabin was succeeded by Eev. R, V. Hall, who remained in the pastorate until 1854, or more than 16 years. In 1854, a small church was organized in the neighboriiood of Brown's Hill, called the North Congregational Church, of which Mr. Hall became tho pastor. Mr. Hall afterwards settled in NewPort, Vt. The North Congregational Church has since been remodeled, and is now in charge of Eev. L. P. Adams. In the meantime, tho old church at "the Plain " had broken up, and the Meeting House remained closed until 1856, wlien the church was re-organized, and supplied by Eev. James Hay, who had been sent by tho Canadian Cong, Missionary Society. The number of church members comprising the new organization was 25. Deacon Phineas Hubbard had died in 1842, and Deacon Selah Pomroy in 1856. Sanford Steele, John Christie, Stephen Allen, Quartus Pomroy, and John Moir, wore tho appointed deacons of the new church. Mr. Hay remained until 1858, when, from severe labor and feeble health, ho was obliged to resign his char^ie and remove to a milder climate. He afterwards labored successfully as a missionary in Australia. About this time, the new church sustained an almost irrepara- ble loss by the death of Deacon Steele, a man of highly cultivated intellect, sound judgement, and sincere piety. " But ere his aun had reached its noonday height. Its glories sank in everlasting night." In the fall of 1858, Eev. Alexander Macdonald was installed Ill 111 II »« HI ill: ' 'Hi li III 06 FORBSTS AND CLEARINQS. pastor of the church. After that time, C. W. Cowles and Joseph Cheney were appointed deacons. Deacon Allen died soon aftor- wardH, and Deacon Christie in 1864. He was a native of Banffshire, Scotland, — had been an active and useful member of a church in his native country, of which Mr. Gibb had been the i)a8tor. From the strong desire of enjoying the privileges of his ministry during the remainder of his life, ho had followed Mr. Gibb to Stanstead. He was a man of exemplary piety, and by his consistent life exert- ed an influence which was felt and will bo long remembered in the neighborhood where he lived. He possessed a clear and sound judgment was familiar with the literature and many of the sciences of the ago, and as a critical biblical scholar was excelled by few — whether laymen or clergymen. Mr. Macdonald was succeeded by Rev. John Rogers, who was installed in 1865, and closed his ministerial labors in the spring of 1873. The church is now without a pastor. Rev. L. P. Adams still continues in the pastorate of the North Cong. Church, is settled at Fitch Bay, where a neat and commodious church edifice has lately been erected. BAPTISTS. Barnston. Among the early settlers of this town were the Bartlett, Gris- wold, Bellows, Sutton, Jewett, Parker, Smith, White, and Hibbard families. These were Baptists. They were occasionally supplied with preaching by ministers from the New England States, but their meetings were generally conducted by their deacons — among whom wore J. Griswold, P. J. Sutton, and J. Bellows. About the year 1812, Elder RoswoU Smith settled in the north part of the town, but after preaching four or five years, left the country. A church had been organized about that time, but after the lapse of a few years, it disbanded. In 1833, a new church was formed, consisting of some twenty members. In the mean- time, preaching had been occasionally supplied by Elders John Ide, Harvey Clark, Marvin Grove, and others. Several other members were soon after added, and the church was supplied for one year by four preachers alternately — Bros. Downs, Powell, Mitchell, and Baldwin. At the close of that year Bro.Baldwin removed his family to Barnston — was ordained pastor and remained in charge of the church about four years. He was followed by Elder A. H. House, who was succeeded some two BAPTISTS. 97 [^osoph aftor- iTshire, pch in I From luring [stead, loxert- red in isound )f tho Icellod was [pring Llatns 3h, is Idifice Gris- Ibbard pplied Is, but fnong lorth Ift the after liurch ttiean- iJohn lurch h'OB. [year 18 tor was two years afterwards by Elder James Crreen, who coniiTiuo, and ■>o was filliam pulton nil hers Hilt of stone Total lors of J acces- |l, and latloy. bion in tied to llbanus liters. ro of a eelock baptist boncy Lrches to vifiSciato at marriages and funorab, and to koop registers, was passed. In 18.^5, the first Stanstoad F. W. Baplist Cliurcli enjoyed a rovl. val, and 30 were added to its number. This revival was followed in 1840-41, by another which bore good fruit. Up to this time, the Church had steadily increased until the seed of the doctrine of the Second Advent, as promulgated by William Miller, had been scattered broadcast, and had taken deep root in many of the F, VV. Baptist churches — some of those churches, however, remained steadfast — among the faithful, was the church of which Elder Abial Moulton was pastor. The summer of 1848 was a season of revival in the Cassvillo neighborhood, and several were added to the Church. The Free- will Baptists and the VVosleyan Methodists then united in building a Union meeting-house — each party to occupy it their due portion of time. This house was built principally from the materials of the old Union House erected in 1810'. Elder Abial Moulton con- tributed liberally to the enterprise, and to him belongs the praise of superintending and comj)leting the work. This Church has lately been ceded to the Canada Wesleyan Conference. Uathy. Christopher Flanders may be justly termed tlie apostle of the F. "\V. Baptist Church in Katley. Though a layman, he possessed gifts of a remarkable order — was frerpiontly called ujion to olliciatc at funerals, and to administer the consolations of religion to the sick and the dying. His labors in connection with those of Jtov. J. B. Crawford, a methodist misionary ft-om New Hampshire, liev. Avery Moulton and others, from vStatistcad, resulted in 1802 in forming the nucleus of the Free Will Baj^list church of aftor years. Deacon Taylor Little and Ephraim Wadloigh were among the tirst converts. The settlement was visited occasionally by Elder Joseph Boody, Robinson Smith and others, until 1809, when Elder R. Smith moved in with his family. Prosperity seemed to attend the Church, and revivals were frequent. In the meantime, Elder Avery Moulton had removed from Htanstead to llatlej', ami his labors wore greatly blessed for the good of the Church. In 1811, a general revival commenced, and extended to a good degree through the community. In 1823, the connection between the church and the Wheelock, Vt., quarterly meeting was dissolved, ud an organization with tho Stanstead quarterly meeting was I i ■ !' 100 FORESTS AND CLEAIIING3. t* It -;i fornuHl. The Churcli ut that time numbored about 25 mombers. No particiihxr changes occurred for many years. In IH'M, Amos Tyler, a methodist preacher, Hottled in Ilatley, and united with the F. W. Baptists. He preachetl some 4 years, and was followed by Elders Richard Parks and K. R. Davis, under whose ministry several were added to the Church. Rev. Abial Moulton preached often in Ilatley. In 1840, Rev. Richard Parks was installed to the pastorate. He was followed in 1842 by Rov. Chester Hoard, a licentiate from Eaton, P. Q., who by request had moved into the town; — soon after his arrival, several wore added to the Church, but a dark day came, Millcrism shook the Free-will Baptist Church to its foundation. Though young in the ministry, Mr. Hoard sus- tained his position with a discriminsition above his years, and has lived to realize the fruit of his labors in the comparative resto- ration of the Church in Hatley to its primitive state. About 1847, Elder Zebina Young settled in Hatley, and since that time ho has been a co-worker with Mr.Hoard,the utmost harmony of fooling and effort sul)sisting between them. The present number of members is about 75. Bams ton. A Church had been early formed, which at a later date was sup- plied b}^ I'ilder Abial Moulton and others, who labored with a good degree of success. In 1832, Elder Erastus Harvey, from Vermont, commenced preaching, — a revival soon followed and resulted in reconciling past diflSculties and restoring order in the church. In 1835 a revival began and extended through the ditferent parts of the town. la this revival Eldoj's Harvey, Christopher Page, Abial Moulton, and T. P. Moulton were prominent and useful laborers. The number of Church menil)ors at that time was 120, and pros] )ority seemed to attend thenx. Kldor Harvey had located in the town and for a numOer of years he labored with ixseful ness. ■ In 1S42, a small Church of 11 members was formed by Rev Abial Moulton, a part of the members residing in Barn- stou and the others in Barford. In 1854 they took the name of the Coaticook Church, and were supplied by Rev. A. Moulton, Rev. G. Sawyer, and others ; enjoying a good degree of prosperity. June 27, 1855, Rev. Thomas P. Moulton was installed pastor. The following year, a neat church edifice was built at the expense of S2,300, including bell and other fixtures. This church occupies a pleiisant site in the village of Coaticook. Iinlters. Amos liththe iveil hy linistry ItMK'liod jlled to I'M'd, a |i(<> the luirch, 'linrch Iril SU3- |i)(l has rcsto- It 1S47, \\w has |n<; and Mubers IS snp- I a tjood Irniont, [ted in )h. In larts of Page, useful lis 120, located useful Rev Barii- : the lav. A. breo of Istallod at the Ichurch ADVENTIBTB. UNIVEHSALISTg. 101 Many of the families of the eai'ly settlors of the Houfh-west quarter of Stanstoad wore Univorsalists. Those wore fi»ilo\vod by others who located iti ditforent parts of the town. Their, first meeting was held in the old Marlow school-house, the Rqv. William Farewell, of Barro, Vt., officiating. For several years* meetings wei'o occasionally held in tiio ditl'erent neigh l)()r)i(tods with preaching from liov. J. Huntingdon, Rev. Joab Young, I'ev. James Babbitt and Mr. John Gustin. In 1830, Rev. Joseph Ward settled at Griffin's Corner, and soon after a society of Universalists was formed which included the greater part of the advocates of that belief in the town. This society held meetings, mostly, at Griffin's Coriiei', and were supplied with preaching for a few years, but afterwards disbanded. There are several influential men in the ditlbrent townships of this belief. Many of their prcacliers have been distinguished for talent. The number of Universalists in Barnston, Ilatloy and ^lagog is largo; but no regular associations have as yet been formeil in those places. ADVENTI8T8. The views that distinguish this denomination were intro- duced into Stanstead Coutity by the Rev. William Miller, of Low Hampton, N. Y., in 1835. In 1842 Rev. Josiah Litch and Rev. Columbus Green hold a series of meetings in Stanstead and at Derby Line, and camp meetings in Ilatloy. The belief of their proselytes was that the final consummation of all things would take place in April, 1843. Intense excitement and fanaticism were the result. In the fail of 1842, a number of families banded together, and took their bedding, provisions, &c., to the old Union meeting-house in Stanstead, where they intended to remain until the spring of 1843, when they believed the last trumpet would sound. A few even went so far as to prepare their ascension I'obes. From the failure v\ tlie calculations of Mr. Miller as to " the time of the end," many of his followers apostatised, but a large number continued steadfast. From " thejsigns of the times," they viewed the event of the Second Advent of Christ as very near. In 1845 meetings were held at Derby Lino and at different places If m il 5i r rrr II »i jH I! II I 102 FOREHT8 AND CLEANIN08. in StftTiHtoful County. In 1857, a church of tO monihcrH wan orgmiiHcd iit Dorby Lino, of whicli llio Kov. Jolin M. Orrocif liociinu' tlio ]m.st«r. A Cliunjli wan fonnotl at Fitch Hay in 1802, Rov. D. W. Sornborgor, pantor. Churches have boon forinod i '» other places. IIOMAN CATHOLICS. Stanstead. The origin of this denoinination in iho County of Stanstead is of recent (hite. Many yeai-s had elapsed l)ef(>re their numbers became sulTudent for the organization of churches. Their early meetings were held in the dwoUing-houses of the ditferent Catho- lic families, until 1859, when a purchase of two acres of land from No. 7,11th Range of Stanstead, was made by the Hishop, on which a church was subscipiently l)uilt. In 1842, the Bishop ac- comi»anied by the Rev. Messrs. V. Lafrancc, C. II. Morrison, and J. Barret consecrate iiriiig tho pu.st ({iiiirterof iicontury. In 1839 tho Cliiirch Muinborod but 75; in 1871 thoro aro upwanls of 1000 comnmnieantrt. Coaticook. Previous to 18G3 tho Ial>ors of this minsion wore HUHtuinod by tho liov. MosHrs. Daly, Oorniaino, and Browne. During' liial year, nn eliiciblc tract of six U(.-reM of land on thoeastorn bank of Coati- cook river wan puroliasofi, ami a neat and coinmcxlioUH cliurch edifice erected. The number of coiniaunicanls in 18G3 was 120 ; in 1871, probably 500. Bar ford. The first misHionary to thin station was the Rev. James Daly, iris term of Horvico extended from 1850 to 1858, when ho was suc- ceeded by Rev. E. (lermaino, wlio was followed by Rev. J. Hrowno. Rev. E. P. Gendroau wan sent in 18(12. In 18G3, the cbarico of this mission was assi^'ned to Rev. J. B. Chartier, who was aHsisted that year by Mr. Gendroau and subsequently by tho liev. Messi-s. A. Desnoyor and .1. Gravel. Tho mission has since that time boon rmUir the supervision of Mr. Chartier. The number of communicants iu 18G2 waa about 50, in 1871, probably 300. . Boundary Line. A church edifice was built at this station in 18GG throui^di the eft'orts of Mr. Chartier. The mission ravs ' '^un in 18G1, by Mr. Brown. Number of communicants in 1871, oUO. ■ Mayog. ' . In 18G0, tho Catholics at M.nifoi,' purchased about three-fourths of an acre of land in tho nortli-westcrn part of tho village, upon wiiich they built a neat and convenient chajiel, 50 b}' 3G feet. The expense, amountin<^ to about $1,000, was raisotl ))artiy by subscription, and partly through tho exertions of an excel- lent lady residing at Magog. This chapel was dedicated in 18G1 by His Lordship Bishop Jas. Laroque. The number of mom- bor.i confirmed at that time was 2G. Tho first missionary was the Rev. A. E. Dufrcsne, who was followed successively by Rev. A. D. Limoges and Rev. Z. 3Iondor. Rev. F. X. Poulin is the present incumbent. This church is in a prosperous state. \ m ' tn 14 104 rO^ESTS AND CLiiARINaS. STANSTEAD SEMINARY. Tho lot comprisiPg the site of this institution was given by J. Langdon. Esq., of Montpelier, Vt., and 'Wm. Clrannis, Es(j., of Sturstead. Tho building was begun and complotwl in 1829. Tiie estimated cost, $2,500, was divided into shares of 825 each. Tho shares were all sold, but tho estimate was not sufficient to finish the building, and the deficiency, amounting to §700, was made up by equal donations fi-om Ichabod Smith, Wilder Pierce, and James Baxter. In 1830, a grant ot' 8800, was made by the Provincial liOgis- lature to this institution. This ullowanco Av^as afterwards reduced to $400 per annum. In ISfiS, an additional grant of $300 was made. The am(>uut, $700, was received one or t^yo years, but it gradually diminished. The allowance of 1872 was about $300. For many years, this and the Aciuiemy at East Hatloy, were the only classical schools in the Eastern Townships. Stanstead Semiiuiry has always sustained a high literary character, and has furnished instruction 'r^ a very large number of students, many of whom have been successfully employed as teachers. Many, also, have been distinguished in public and professional lite. The directors for 1865 were : I. Smith, Wilder Pierce, Carlos. Pierce, C. 0. Colby, B. F. Hubbard, George Pomroy, and J. P. Lee. Tho following jiersons have successively been employ;^'! as teachers : — GENTLEMEN. Thomas Brown, liymiiii Stevens, Rev. Jiison Lee, Daniil P. Jiicol)s, Rev. Joseph Gibb, Jr., Andrew Robertson, Rev. J)iivid Cilhh. Rev II. H. Howard, T. A. Garlield, Rev. Edward Johnson, John P. Connor, T. P. Red field, Jolni A. Juniison, Reuben Spalding, Rev. U. W. Bennett, George Robertson, Rev. N. P. Gilbert, Charles .Merrinian, VVilliimi H. Lee, Rev. A. L. Holmes, Miss lura Webb, " Frances M. Ives, " Sarah M. Leverett, Mrs. Anna B. Gage, Miss I'lKebe Oakes, " Mary T. Bates, " Eliuira S. Bruce, " Eiiinift L. Tnylor, " Josephine H. Stevens, " Gertrude J. Holmes, LADIES. Miss Harriet Ives, " Julia A. Mather, " Lucrelia Gilbert, " Frances A. Bellows, " Hattie H. Child, " Laura M. Aubrey, ■" Alniira Hubbard, " Elizabeth Dickerson, Mrs. A. C.Johnson, Isaac Parker, George (}. Ide, Hugh Elder, Henry Hubbard, B. F. Hubbard, Utiiison Gage, Jr , Charles Prentiss, Rev. David Allison, [lev. John P. Lee. Miss Sarali Giles Laura A. Chase, Maria Whilcher, Ruby Wtulield, A. M. Weare, Juliette A. Looniis, Amelia Hills, Mary Jane Parsons, Sarah Benham. BAEN6T0N ACADEMY. 105 CHARLESTON ACADEMY. This Institution is co-oval with Stanstead Sominarj'' — Ix)th hav- ing been founded the same year and under similar cii-cumstancoa. In the commencement of thoir uj)erations, the two institutions seemed to fnitorniso, and as evidence of their good feeling, the Stanstead people proposed to thoir lEatloy brethren to maUo the academj' at Charleston a tchool for young men, and that at Stan- stead a seminary for young hulies during'- the five following years. This proposal, which ottered Hatley a iiiaterial advantage, was not accepted. The aciulomy is a neat, substantial two-storj' building, with a cupola, and bell — stands upon a rising ground, commanding an extensive prospect, and has a lawn, which, beautified with sliado trees, artbrds a pleasant and valuable ornament to the village. The exijonsos of the building, amounting to about $3,000, wcro paid by subscriptions from individuals and donations from the Eev. Dr. Stewart and others. The Academy at Charleston, like that at Stanstead, was endowed by grants from the Provincial Government. For some time this school received $800 per annum. This sum was afterwards reduced to S400, which is now retluced to about 8200. MAOOa ACADEMY. This Institution was founded in 1850, by Ralph Merry, Saniuol Hoyt, Calvin Abbott, M. W. Copp, E. D. Nowton, A. B. Johnson, Charles Turner, George O. Somers and others. The building is pieasantlj' situated in Magog village, on the northern side of the outlet — built of wocxl, two stories higli. The projtorty and interests of the Institution are vested in a board of tive trustees, who are chosen annually. In 1857 a Model or Normal school was organised with a yearly grant of $^80 from the Provincial Government. This grant has been continued to the present time. S: . ;, ! HARNSTON ACADEMY. The plan of this Institution was originally that of a Model or Normal school. Tin' building was begun and completeil in 1851, uniler the supervision of the Hov. James Green and N. JenUs, M.l). The expense of the enterprise amounted to $1200, of which 8600 was paid by a grant from the Provincial Legislature; the 'i i '• ■• 106 FORESTS AND CLE;* RINGS. remainder was made up by an assessment upon the municipality. The building, a neat and commo P. Q. 1 1(» at once commenced operations, and the corner stone was hiid with appropriate ceremonies by tlie Rev. William Morloy Punshon, LL.D., then President of the Canada Wesleyan Confoi- ence, on the second day of December following. December 24, 1812, the College was incorporated by Act of the Provincial Par- liament at Quebec. The tirst Board of Directors were Rev. S. D. Rice, D.D., Col. B. Pomroy, Charles W. Pierce, Esq., Rev. G. Washington, A.M., Stephen Fostor,Esq.,C. C. Colby, M.P.P., Rev. Geo. Douglass,LL D., W. L. Thompson, Esq., Wm. Sawyer, M.P.P., Rev. Wm. Hansford, Hon. T. L. Tcrrill, A. A. Adams, Esq., John McLaren, LL.B., John Meigs, M.D., Rev. J. M. lla-ar, M.A., Rev. Leroy Hooker, W. JI. Lee, M.A., C. W. Cowles, M.D., A. P. Ball, Esq.. James Macpher- son, Esq., and Rev. J. Wakefield. The Officers of this Board were Rev. Wm. Hansford, President; Col. B. Pomroy, Vice-President; A. P. Ball, Esq., Treasurer; W. n. Lee, M.A., Secretary. Rev. W. Hansford was appointed Governor of the College in 1873 and re-appoin'.ed in 1874. MASONIC. Golden Rule Lodge. About the beginning of the present century Fi-eemasonry be- came general through the United States ; and Lodges were opened in most of the towns and country villages. In 1 803, Lively Stone Lodge, No 22, was organized and opened at Derby Lino, Avhere many of the leading men of Derby and Stan- stead met and held fi*atornal intercourse. The Charter members were Hon. Timothy Hinnian, W.M.; Luther Nowcomb, S.W. ; Rufus Stewart, J.W. ; Ebenezer Gould, Eliphalet Bangs, Elijah Strong, Nehemiah Wright, Timothy Rose, Levi Aldrich, Leobons Chase and Charles Kilborn. The most friendly relation was sustained between the brethren on both sides of the line until the time of the American War of 1812-1815. At that time politics were predominant on both sides of the line, and the Canada brethren deemed it expedient to with- draw and to have a lodge of their own, A Charter was obtained MASONIC. 109 lund md for lono loy itbr 24, Pur- I. B. .M., D., I )rd, ohn JI. Iier- l-nt ; W. in Ibe- icd tlat [an- [ers (v.; |jah 3118 i-on of Ides th- hcd from the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of England, and Golden EuLE Lodge, No. 19, was inHtallod at Stanstcud Plain, Foltruury 28, 1814. Phineas Hubbard, Esq., W.iM.; K/.ra Ball, Esq., S.W.; Timo- thy Rose, Esq., J.W.; Oliver Nash, Secretary ; James Weston,Trea- Burer. As the most amicabio interconrse had all along snbsi,sted be- tween the two Lodges, they were al)le conjointly to interfere and to prevent much of depredation and plunder upon the frontier that might otherwise have occurred, so that a good degree of order and harmony was maintained between the inhabitants on both Bides of the line. From the high estimation in which Masonry was then held, ap- plications for admission were numerous. Although character was always carefully scrutinized, many were admitted who brought discredit upon the bi-otherhood. This j'ielding or compromise was the first error iti the management of the Lodge, and was after- wards a prolific source of evil.**** In accordance with general custom, spirituous liquors were intro- duced into the Lodge as " refreshments." This was their second error. Many of the brethren, however, were opj)08od to the measure and were among the first to join the Temperance Movements of after joars ; but others continued their homage to " the enchanted cup," and were expelled from the Lodge. The termination of the war in 1815 produced depressing changes in the business of the country. The circulation of money, which had been abudaut, was suddenly checked, and a very great scarcity followed ; applications for membership in (he Lodge became less frequent, and it? finances were seriously affected by the scarcity. From 1815 to 1818, the atfairs of the Lodge continued prevail ingly in a prosperous state. Amongst its presiding oilicers were Selah Pomroy, Esq , W.M. ; Elias Lee, W.M ; Isaac Whitcher, M.D., S.W., and Elisha Gustin, J.AV. In 1818, a Mark Lodge with an unlimited charter was organized in connection with Golden Eulo Lodge. The Mark Lodge soon became a flourishing institu- tion, comprising mv>st of the influential members of Golden Rule, Lively Stone, ar.d Rural Mark Lodges — the last of which had been established in Hatley. The funds arising from the Mark Degree were for a time kept separate from those of the Blue Lodge, but annual reports and regular settlements were neglected, and the result was — their aftairs became involved, and a large defi- ciency was found in the treasury. This was the third important error in the institution. i m ii no FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. I In 1821, a Royal Arch Chaptei' was opened at Stanstoad Plain. The olficors wore Hon. Wm Howe, H.P. ; Ichabod Smith, K. ; Wilder Pierce, S.; Wm. Verback, C.H. ; F. W. Adams, P.S. ; M. F. Colby, 11 A. ; C, S. HaHcltiue, G.M., 1st V. ; Marcus Chi'd, G.M., 2nd V. ; Wm. Arms, 3d V.* * * But little change occurred in the administration of affairs until 1823, when the meetings of the lodge were removed to Georgo- villo. During this year, a rivalry which had for some time sub- sisted between the cities of Montreal and Quebec resulted iji sev- ering the masonic relation heretofore existing between them, and in the organization of a now Provincial Grand Lodge for tho District of Montreal, by which Golden Rule was required to bo represented in that body, and to return their warrant and jewels, James Poaslee was appointed to transact the business, which he performed successfully; the result was that tho jewels were re- turned to Golden Rule, atul a now charter issued where it was designutod No. G Provincial Registry and 78.5 English Registry. The lodge began to work under this dispensation in 1824, and during the following three years nothing of particular importance transpired. Among the presiding officers were James 0. Poaslee, Chancey Bullock, Joel II. Ivos, Joshua Copp, Sebre Mack, Franklin Mack and Ephraim Wood. The history of James C. Peaslee is an instance where moral power obtained distinction under the strongest physical embarrassments and diffifultics. Having lost his right arm when a boy, the pain of amiiuiation brought on "lock jaw," and he was never able afterwards to move his lower jaw. The only way in which food could bo introduced was by breaking out his front teeth. He re- mained in this state during tho remuinder of his life. He was tho son of a poor widow, and feeble and helpless as he was was liter- ally driven from his maternal home by a brutal stepfather. By the B^Mupathy and assistance of a few friends, ho was placed at school where he succeeded in acquiring a respectable English education. He afterwards taught in various district schools. Me- tallic pens wore then unknown, and he had to hold his quills between his knees and shape their points with his left hand. With his scanty wages, he began to buy and to sell, and by saving all^ succeeded in process of time in building up a business equal to any in the county, and amassed a large property. He died a few years ago in Illinois. In tracing the history of Golden Rule Lodge wo find that it arri MASONIC. Ill it exporioncetl, in common with other institutions of the kind, tho disastrous eft'ects of tho Anti-Masonic excitomont of tho time. This excitement, under the forni of a political engine, was instru- mental in closing nearly all tho lodges in North America — hurling from office every mason who would not renounce the ordoi- — silencing ministers of the gospel, and pursuing the hrethren even into their domestic circles with unrelenting persecution and severity. Under these circumstances, the hrethren of Golden llule surrendered their charter, pronounced their valedictory, and dis- handed. Little did they imagine, at the time, that twenty long years would intervene hefox'e the institutions would bo revived. T* *I* « *!* T* ^ In 184G, a number of superannuated masons mot accidentally at Derby Line, and were deploring the extinction of Golden Rule Lodge and tho consequent dispersion of the craft. Many of tho members had withdrawn during tho time of the Arai Masonic troubles — sonrro hatl left the country, and others had " passed that bourne from which no traveller returns." The result of their deliberations was the calling of a meeting to reorganize tho Lodge. Such was the influcncG of the Anti-Masons, even at this lato date, however, that they had to maintain the utmost secrecy in their movements; and, indeed, lemale curio:>ity had, in two or three instances, nearly developed their mystery ; but thoy suc- ceeded in effecting their meeting, which consisted of thirteen superannuated masons — formerly members of Golden llule and Lively Stone Lodges. The decision of the meeting Avas the re- organization of Golden Rule, and a petition signed by twenty- two of the brethren was sent to the Grand Lodge at Montreal for a new dispensation. In tho meantime, the jewels, books, furniture, &c., &c., of the old lodge, which had remained at Georgovillo since 1829, had been brought to Stanstead Plain. Their petition for a dispensation was granted, and Joseph Breadon, M.D., was instructed from tlie Grand Lodge at Montreal to invent the officers and install the Lodc-o. Their charter proved to be the same docum.ent as th.'U granted by the Duke of Sussex to Elisha Gustin and others in 1824. Golden Rule Lodge, No. 517 E. R.,and Xo. 8 P. R., was installed in due and ancient form by Dr. Breadun, in 1849. The officers were Elisha Gustin, W.M.; Samuel Reed, S.AV. ; Stephen liasel- tine, J.W.; Franklin Mack, Secretary; M. Bacheldor, Troasuj-erj H ' ('\ 112 roRESTS AND CLEARINGS. I William Vorb.tck, S.D. ; AHa Gaylord, J.D. ; W. R. Andros and Josoplf Blown, Stewards; and Stephen Reed, Tyler. The emotions of the brethren at their first meeting may, per ha]»8, be better felt than described. In looking back through the twenty long years and contemplating the changes time had effected, not only among the fraternity, but in the affairs of the entire country, they found themselves much in the predicament of poor Rip Van Winkle when awaking from his long sleep. Politics and the general state of society had changod, and they themselves had changed. From j'oung men in the prime and fitrength of life, they found that age, old ago was fast creeping upon thenu With subdued feelings, " mournful, yet pleasing to the soul,'' they separated — realizing the full enjoyment of re union and the truth of " Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity 1 " From this date, the interests of the Lodges steadily progressed, and soon attained a prominence never before oacupied in the Eastern Townships. In 1848, an attempt was made to recover the records of the old lodge, which had been mislaid or lost, but without success. Nothing worthy of particular note occurred during the following seven years. In 1855, a general movement was made by the principal Lodges in Canada for the establishment of a Grand Lodge in their own country. This movement was regarded as the harbinger of better days to come; for the exaction of dues and fees by the Grand Lodge of England had long been considered a grievous burden. In the meantime the movement of the Canada brethren for a Grand Lodge of their own was regarded as schis- matic by the Grand Lodge of England. The question involved a meeting of delegates from the various Lodges in Canada, in which it was urged that the Canada brethren had the legitimate right o^ secession, and that the Grand Lodge of England had no right to follow them with claims of authority or jurisdiction. The result of this meeting was a compromise, by Avliich the different lodges retained their charters and were dismissed from the Grand Lodge of England. Golden Rule was rejiresented at this meeting by H. J. Martin and E. B. Gustin, in a manner highly creditable to tne Lodge and themselves. In 1856, the junior members succeeded in carrying a vote for tho purchase of Robert Morris' Universal Library. The seniors were at first opposed to the measure. They thought the young MASONIC. 113 nnd \\ the had the hnont loop. thoy and fcping |iig to inion Uiron l^ssed, II tlie If the Is. Iwing the I rand id as I dues loi'ed liiada Ichis- l-cd a hich ht o^' U to )!5Ult |dge3 )dgo by le to for dors Ung TOon of the present ago would do well if thoy e luallod the founders of the Lodge in masonic skill and knowledge. The counsels of the young men, however, prevailed — the lihrary was bought, and has boon of groat value to the institution. In this year, Past Master Gustin represented the Lodge in Grand Lodge at Ilamiitou, Out., and Golden Rule was visited iiy the Oi-and Master, the Deputy Grand Master, and several brethren from Montreal. The work of the Lodge, which is the Ancient York Ritual, met their entire approval, and the l)rothren went to work with the cheering hope that brighter days were in store for Masonry in Canada. In 1857, a Dispensation was obtained by which the brethren were allowed to hold a regular communication on the top of Owl's Head Mountain once in each year. A meeting was hold at that ])lace in September, and an inscription commemorative of the event was cut in a rock upon the top of the mountain. The same year, the Cornerstone of the Episcopal Church of Stanstead Plain was laid with masonic ceremonies. The Uoyal Arch Masons obtained a Dispensation for a Chapter, and received this Charter that year. The officers for the Chapter were: Elisha Gustin, II. P. ; E. B. Eider, K. ; Jos. WooUe}-, J. ; H. J. Martin. Scribe E. ; William Verback, C.H. ; A. Bodweil, R.M.; F. Mack, P.S., and E. Bodwell, Janitor. A Masonic Hall was built at Stanstead Plain in 18G0. In 1864, the Lodge celebrated its sonii-centenury anniversary. Father Gustin was elected W.M. The meeting was largely attended — was one of much interest, as Mr. Gustin was one of the original founders of the Lodge. In 1870, Golden Kule dissolved its con- nection with the Grand Lotlge of Canada, and united wiiii the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and was classified as Number Four. The affairs of the Lodge are now (1874) in a prosperous state — number of members more than one hundred and fifty. The Masters who have presided over the Lodge since 1846, have been: Elisha Gustin, Stephen Ilaseltine, E. B. Gustin, II. J. Martin, Andrew Bodwell, E. B. Rider, \V. B. Colby, C. S. Channoll, R. P. Stewart, Thomas Stevenson, Robert C. Parsons, and Horace M. Hovoy. a 'I ■ n 1^ ' 11 ' ' PART, SECOND. J n "-■*{ GENEALOGICAL SKETCHES OF THE FAMLTIES OF THE EARLY SETTLERS OF STANSTEAD COUNTY. THE FAMILY, ITS RELATIONS TO SOCIETY, AND GENEALOGY. In (Into and form it in primcv'tl, as divinely on'.aiiied in Eden by Gotl, in tho crojvtion of man, male ancl I'onialo; and tlieir union in marriago, whoroby tbey became one Ho.sh, was the first manifoslation of the human race in social relations and duties. The family is dual as to parentage, or persons joined in marriage, while primeval and a unit in form. Adam and Eve, tho first, wore also tho onlij, jicrsons created as progenitors of mankind. One man and one woman were thus divinely consti- tuted the parents of tho race. Moreover, it is normal, as being tho only establislied and lawful slate of social union and life for maidiind. This union of man and woman, and state of those one in heart, obligations, and duties, is alone normal and adapted to the wants and welfare of the race. Tho i'amWy is germinal, — the seed-bud or api^ointed means for the propagation of the human race. God blessed tho man and woman created and joined in marriage by him, and said "Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth." Hence, " mar- riage is" not only "honorable in all," but the family state is the only one approved of God, and lawful to man, for the propagation of his species. While, therefore, the race germinates in tho family, and is propagated from generation to generation, a thou- sand social relations, duties, comforts, and delights sjiring up therein to bless mankind. The family is essential, as without it the world would be a mere chaos of human beings. The domestic state is indispensable to the health and comfort of mankind. OBNEALOOT. 115 It is cssontijiUy nocoBsnry to that moral purity in tho Hexes required by God, and alone rospoctablo among men. It is tho substratum or ground-work of all social relations, domestic com- forts, and good manners in society. THE FAMILY A TYPE. ^aiis for nn and id "Be " mar- ie is the agation in the a thou- •ing up I a mere sable to It is spocialy ti/picnl, as it foreshadows, — first :tho School, in the nurture and education of children. Home education is all some children ever have. Second tho State. Family government was tho first known. Tho father was a prince or ruler in his house, as Abraham and the patriarchs. Children wore subjects of government, first in the family. Obedience to parental authority insures ol)odienco in the State. • Equity and law in the family aro such in tho State. Third, the Church. Indeed, in the first ages of tho race, piety, fear and worshi]) of God, wore confined to tho family. Naturally enough has tho father boon regarded both a prince and a priest in his own house; and as far as children are trained in the love and service of God, so far is there hope for tho Church of Christ. Tho conclusion of tho subject is, that the family, as constituted in man's creation and condition in Eden, is universal. Not for Adam and Eve only, and their posterity to tho deluge ; not for Noah and his sons only, in their generations, — but for tho human race in all time, was the family state ordained, that every man and woman might share and enjoy its blessings. How else shall the people of our land and the world have homes ? How else shall the tender and endearing relations of kindred be i)orpetuated? How, without the family, can domestic happiness be preserved in the earth ? GENEALOGY. Marriage and i^arentage thus unite, in the providence of God, to form and maintain tho fiimily, which furnishes both the occasion and matoi'ial for Genealogy, this being simi)Iy"an enumeration of ancestors and their chijdren in the natural order of succession." The mo.st ancient and important record of the kind, unparalleled indeed in its nature, is the genealogical table given in the New ' i~< ,i fa rrrr 118 F0KKST8 AND CLEARINGS. ill Tostninont ; oxtonding, as rocoided in ono caso, from Abralmni, nnun, siind II Uio iDtlM, IciuIh tho |f)i a tho and k'ut, lass, the It of lltle- kof I tier rifo l.m. lotte \ton; ,'ith Iber He I the He FAMILY OP DBA. RltlDBN BAN 08. 117 Laura A., b. Oct. 7, 1818. LuciNA, b. Aug: 5, 1820— m. Seth II. Flanders. Ihraei- 4th, b. Juno 24, 1822 — m. Lydiu M. Mmlton. llKiJiiEN B., b. April 21, 1824 — m. Ilhoda M. Lee. Isaac W., b. July !.'{, 182()— rn. Mary A. Phelps. Lucy B., b. Oct. 31, 1828— d. October 17, 1S50. Charles, b. Jnn. 27,J831— pal Uey, Iter- of try, in Orpheus, b. in 1808, d. in 1813. Osmond, b. March 18, 1811 — drowned June 8, 1825, in Brown- ing, Vt. Sophia A., b. June 3, 1815 — m. William Benton. Frances W., b. May 8, 1819 — m. Isaac Atwater. Harriet, b. July 19, 1817 — m, John Truesdale, of Manchester, N.H. Eunice A., b. Jan. 19, 1821 — m. Peter Middlemas — not living, Augustine, b. Feb. 9, 1823. Went west — not living. CHILDREN BY SECOND MARRIAJE. Sibyl, b. June 16, 1824. d. in New Orleans in 1857. Benjamin, b. Aug. 20, 1825 — m. Susan Fisher, lives in Stone- ham, Mass. Ashley, b. March 27, 1827 — m. Sarah Perry. Mr. Hibbard has been a successful merchant, and has been variously employed in public affairs in Montreal. William E., b. Nov. 25, 1828 ; engaged in mercantile business in Montreal. Ho m. Sarah Cameron. Mary, b. April 30, 1832 — m. Peter Middlemas. She is his second wife. Elizabeth, b. Oct. 12, 1834. One child by first marriage died young. Oliver Nash. Was born in Williamsburgh, Mass., Oct. 10, 1780 — m. Clarissa May, and settled on No, 7, 10th Eange of Stanstead, in 1805. They were members of the Congregational Church. Ho d. in 1849, she d. in 1859— no childi-en. •| i I 122 PORB8T8 AND CLEARINGS. Moses Montague. Was born in Sunderland, Mass., June 9, 1782. Settled on the east half of No. 1, 11th Itango of Stanstead in 1805. In 1808 m. Susan Lee, b. Jan 29, 1787. The wore members of the Congrega- tional Church. She d. Aug. 19, 1819. One child died young. IIo returned to Sunderland, and m. Mary Pomroy, of Williamsburgh, Mass. They had five children. The Pomroy Families. These families are of Norman French extraction. One of the barons, who came over to England in the days of William the Conqueror, had for his coat of arms, the inscription " Pojimb Roi," or Royal Apple," which was afterwards adopted by his descendants as a surname. The orthography has in some instances been changed, but all those families in America who spell their name " Pomroy," are supposed to be the descendants of throe brothers, viz., Eldad, Medard, and Ammi Pomroy, who came from England in the 17th centur}', and formed part of the old Plymouth colony of Puritan memory. Eldad subsequently removed to Con- necticut. The brothers married and had fomilies, and their descendants are scattered widely over the United States and Canada. Some have attained to high positions in the army ; and others in commerce and in the various departments of public and professional life. Selah Pomroy, Esq. Selah, a great grandson of Eldad Pomroy, was born in North- ampton, Mass., Oct. 7, 1775. In 1795, ht married Hannah, daugh- ter of (Japt. Abel Tliayer, of Williamsburgh, Mass. The ancestors of Mr. Thayer belonged to the old Plymouth colony. Mr. Pomroy and his wife settled originally in Brookfield, Vermont ; removed to Stanstead in 1798, and located on numbers 3 and 4, 11th Eange — then a dense forest — no clearings nearer than those of John- son Taplin, and Israel Wood, at the Plain. For many years Mr. Pomroy sustained the office of magistrate. He was variously employed in public affairs, and was distinguished for his regard for law and order and for his efforts for the sup- pression of intemperance. In 1843, his house, barn, and other outbuildings were set on fire and destroyed by an incendiary whom he had convicted and fined for selling spirituous liquors without license. In 1817, he united with the Congregational 11.. THE POMROT FAMILIES. 123 Church, in which, for more than twenty-five years, he sustained the office of deacon. Like " Barnabas," he was a good man, and his Christian example and counsels will be long remembered by those who knew him. His wife died in 1821. In 1823, he married the widow Mary Lawrence, of St. Johnsbury, Vt. She died in 1837. In 1839, he married the widow Harriet H, Buck, of Mon- treal. She siu'vives him. He died Dec. 23, 1856. CHILDREN BY FIRST MARRIAGE. ate. led lup- her nal Hazen, b. April 20, 1796. QuARTus, b. Feb. 20, 1798. Benjamin, b. Dec. 28, 1800. Cordelia, b. Jan. 27, 1804. Hazen Pomroy. Hazen, the eldest son of Selah Pomroy, Esq., was b. April 20, 1796 and m. Oct. 26, 1819, Lois dau. of Capt. Daniel Man.sur. They settled on No 6, 11th Eange. They have celebrated their golden wedding and are now enjoying comfortable circumstances and health. CHILDREN. Their childen, Nancy M.,— b. July 31. 1820, m. 1847, Horace Wells, Esq., in Syracuse, N. Y., now living in Hoyletou Illinois ; George b. June 25, 1822, m. May, 1845, Azubah Lee. Ch\\- dren,~Ernest A.,h. Feb. 4, 1846, deceased;— Adel F., b. May 20, 1848; William H., b. Aug. 1853. Mr. Pomroy settled on No 13, 12th Hange, sustains the office of Capt. of Militia and holds various places of trust in the community. Charles, b. May, 22, 1824 — m. Mary Calkins in Lowell, Mass. d. at Watertovvn Mich., 1849. Children,— l/ar^^ C, b. Mar. 1855, Charles, b. 1858, lives in Michigan. Adelia, b. May 9, 1826— m. Feb. 1st, 1853 in Utah, Alabama, Lewis Harper, M.D., and has Williain L, born Mar. 4, 1854 ; Annie, b. Juno 20, 1857, d. Aug. 1858; Ernestine A., b. Feb. 1859 ; Louisa A., b. 1860; Arthur P., b. 1868. Dr. Harper died in Brunswick, Germany, Mar., 1874. His family still resides thei'C. Louisa, b. June 2, 1828— m. Sept., 1855 in Chicago,01ivor B.Green, of Worcester, Mass. Children, Mary P., b. Ajml 26, 1857 ; Olivia P. and Louisa P., twins, b. Feb. 1860 ; Louisa P. d. an infant, and Andrew H., b. Nov. 1870, in Chicago, residence of family. I !f I |: 124 FORESTS AND CLEARINQS. Esther, b. July 30, 1830. — d. Oct. same year. Ellen, b. Sept. 16, 1832.— m. July, 1858, Quartus Bliss, Esq., Compton, and baa Olive Louisa, b. Sept. 8, 1869 ; Lyman Quartus, b. Sej). 3,18G1 ; Sarah A., b. Nov. 19. 1862, and Ellen P., b. Aug. 14, 1866. Hazen, b. April 26, 1834— m. 187C( Nellie Clark, lives in Peru, Indiana. Benjamin, b. Sep. 4, 1836, lives at Homo. Selah W., b. April 4, 1839, has lived in Boston, now in Nov^ Jersey. Couktland, b. May 28, 1844, m. Charlotte Smith, lives roar the old homstead, has a son Courtland, b. 1862. Quartus, 2d son of Selah Pomroy, was bom Fob. 20, 1798. In 1822, he married Aliva, daughter of Nathan Stearns^ They settled on No. 4, 12th Range, but afterwards sold out. He has for many years sustained the office of deacon in the Congregational Church. He lives in the house occupied by his father during the later years of his life. children. Hannah, b June 1, 1823,— d. July 22, 1845. William II. b. July 29, 1828— d. Sep 17, 1830. Lucy L., b. Nov. 13, 1829— d. Sep. 21, 1842. Wright, b. July 27, 1833 — m. Adeline, daughter ofCapt. James Young, lives in Caswellboro, a daughter Lucy, b. 1863. One child died in infancy. Benjamin Pomroy. Benjamin, 3d son of Selah Pomroy, was born Dec. 28, 1800' Received his preparatory traiaing as clerk, with Ichabod Smith, Esq., atStanstoad, began mercantile biLsiness at Sherbrooke, P. Q., in 1823, returned Ij Stanstead in 1824, and married Lucy, daugh- ter of JtJfZeJm/i Xee. In 1830, they removed to Compton, where he soon after gave up trade and commenced farming. He served during the Rebellion of 1837, 1838, as Captain of the Queens Mountain Rangers, and subsequently received the appointments of Major of Militia and Colonel of the 2d Battalion of the County of Compton. Ho was one of the pioneers in the construction of the Grand Trunk Railway, and his name is identified with the rise and progress of many of the other railroads of our country. He was a prominent mover in the establishment of the Eastern Townships Bank; of which he was elected President in 1859. I jll pi FAMILY OP LEONARD K. BENTON. 125 n, ■ed na its ty of y- 9. This was the first chartorod bank put into operation in the Town- ships. It is located at Shorbrooko; has an agency at Stanstcad Plain ; A. P. Ball, Esq., son-in-law of Co}. Pomroj^is the manager of this agency. In 1S54 he experienced a distressing bereavement by the death of his wife, under most afflictive circumstances. She was killed by being thrown from a carriage ; the horse having been frightened bj' a train of cars passing near the highway. In his public and private life Col. Pomroy has been distinguished for his liberal donations to benevolent institutions and objects. CHILDREN. . Selaii J., b. Jan. 1, 1825 — m. Victor, daughter of A. A. Adams, Es(^., of Coaticook. M'.RY Lee, b. Aug. 16, 1827— m. A. P. Ball, Esq. Mr. Ball was for many years engaged ir mercantile business at Sherbrooke ; but subsequently removed to Stanstead Plain, whore, in addition to the business of the bank agency, ho sustains the office of magistrate, and is otherwise employed in public affairs. Erastus Lee, b. June 3, 1837, d. May 6, 1841. Family of Leonard K. Benton. Leonard K. Benton was b. in Langdon, N. H., Feb. 1803. He m.Feb. 22, 1830, Cordelia, dau. of Solah Pomroy, Esq., and was en- gaged in mercantile business until 1836, when ho sold out and removed to the Pomroy homestead, where he has been engaged in farming. In 1850 he received tho appointment of magistrate, and for many years has been actively engaged in tho municipal and educational affairs of tho County. His wife d. Jan. 2, 1874. leaving a tender and faithful husband in deep sorrow and loneli- ness, and affectionate children to mourn over a loss which no human sympathy could repair. Her life was devoted to her family and the good of others, and in death she had hoj^o and peace in Christ, hor Redeemer, whose presence and glory in heaven she will forever enjoy. children. Sarah A., b. April 15, 1831, m. 1851 T. R Dozier and has Martha P. D., b. 1852, m. 1871, had 2 children d. March,1873, and a son William B., b. Oct. 1861. at Union Springs, Ala. Leonard K., b. Nov. 1832, d. in infancy. Cynthia H., b. March 27, 1834, m. June, 1857, Capt. James K. Oilman, has Cordelia B., b. Aug. 3 1859. ■ 126 FORESTS AND CLEARINQS. Mary C, b. Jan. 27, 1836, m. June, 1857. Etnry G. Pierce, Esq. Ho died in 1870. Children, Nancy A., b. April, 1858 Henry F., b. Jan. 21, 18C2, and Rose Mary, b. April 23, 18G5, in Stanstead. William L., b. Aug. 8, 1839, d. March, 1864. Harriet ?., b. Jan. 5, 1841, m. Doc., 1866, Eugene Morrill, and has Jennie E., b. Aug., 1867, d. Jan., 1874 ; Benjamin D , b. Nov. 1868. Gilbert E., b. Jan., 1873, d. Aug. samo year. William, b. May, 1874. Emily Williston, b. Aug. 15-1843, m. Nov. 1866, Charles E. Chanu ell, r.nd hiiii Leonard S., b. April 8, 1868, William E., b. March 31, 1871 ; a dau. b. Jan. 3, 1873, d. Feb. 14 same year ; Mary A., h. March 26, 1874, in Montreal. The Hubbard Family. George Hubbard emigrated from Southampton, England, in the early part of the 17th century, and settled in Massachusetts. His descendants are numerous, and scattered widely over the Northern States and Canada. Phineas Hubbard, in the 7th generation, in a direct line from George Hubbard, wash, in Sunderland, Mass., March 22, 1775, m. June 22,1797, Catherine Nash, b. in Williamsbiirgh, Mass., May 17, 1779. They settled in Sunderland, where their thi-oe oldest children were born, removed to Stanstead in 1805, and located on No. 5, 11th Range. He was soon after appointed magistrate, and as there were no regular clergymen in the settlement, had to offi- ciate ii) most of the marriages that occurred during the first ten j'cars of his residence. He was employed in public affairs, several j-ears, was deacon in the Congregational Church. Ho d. Feb. 2, 1842 ; his wife d. July 13, 1858. children. Benjamin F., b. Juao 9, 1798. Studied at Peachara Academy, Vt.,spcnt several years in teaching in Maryland and Pennsylvania, returned to Stanstead in 1830, and settled on the east part of No, 7 10th Range. Oct. 19, 1831, m. Harriet Nash, of Williamsburgh, Mass. In 1847, sold his farm and commenced the business of Drugs and Medicines at Stanstead Plain. Ho was appointed postmaster in 1847, and has sustained other places of trust and resi)unsibility. Harriet, his wife, d. Jan. 29, 1862. Dec. 25, 1862, he m. his 2nd wife, Annette D. Cummings. She was b. April 17, 1013. Rev. Austin O., b. Aug. 9, 1800. Graduated at Yale in 1824. Studied theology under the direction of the Baltimore Presbytery, THE HUBBAUD FAMILY. 127 'jsq. b. land Jov. \rle8 b. m Ithe lom Im, fay (est Ion ind k- ton Iral 9 iy> Ma, c. T, .,.,.• iiEUKUK, u. Aug. .-ji, iszo, A successiui merchant. Was con- nected in trade with his brothers Charles W. and Carlos, in Bos- t Ua. <<. I I !l 1 |H IL f il 1 t p E FAMILY OF "WILDER PIERCE, ESQ, 129 ton, for 8omo time. He m. Mary M., dau. of G. P. Clapp, Esq, They wore membo'-L of the Weslcyan Church. He d. Dec. 12, 1864. The organ in the new Wesloyan church of Stanstead was given aa a tribute to liis memory, by bis brother Carlos Pierce. FIenry G., b. Juno 9, 1827 — m. Mary C, dau. of L. K. Benton, Esq. The/ settled on the family homestead. His farm ranked among the model farms of the county. He was active in promot- ing the agricultural interests of the Townships, was a liberal contributor to benevolent institutions. Ho and his wife were members of the WcHleyan Church. He d. Oct. 9, 1870. Julia Ann, b. April 5, 1829 — m. George L. Goodwin, a merchant of Boston. They are members of the Wesleyan Church, Carlos, b. May 20, 1831. Began his career in business at a very early age. When very young, he was the subject of a very remarkable Providence. In 18-48 a large granite store in Federal street, Boston, fell down with a crash, burying everything in its ruins. He had been employed in the store, and after the confusion was not to bo found. A large gang of men went to work to romove the broken timbers and merchandise, but with little hope of finding him alive. After a while, faint groans were heard, and guided by the sound of his voice, tliey finally succeeded in rescuing him, more dead than alive ; having been imprisoned for nearly five hours. When found, he was lying with a large bale of flannel resting on his legs, and protected from death by two beams which fornied a sort of arch over his body. In his fall from the xipper loft, his frock had been turned up over his head , and when he had reached the place where he was found, he was in danger of perishing for want of air, Hap])oning to have a pair of scissors in his pocket, he managed to cut holes through the frock, sufficient to let in air to siistain life. When found, he was very much exhausted, though but little hurt. Several weeks elapsed, however, before he was able to engage again in busint^s.?. Soon after this occurrence, he engaged in business with his bii>- thers Charles W, and George, in Boston June 24, 1858, he ni. Mary An7i, dau. of Col W. Mills, of Bangor, Maine. Previous to the time of the late American war, he had st<,a(lilf increased his substance, and from several invcstmenis and iv)n tracts which ho made at that particular time, roalijciHi u largo property. He returned to Stanstead in 186.3, and bought the Kilborn farm and other pieces of land, araouating in all to 600 acres, which, with the buildings and impi'ovements ho made, ^m /n;il ■M^' ■■■ 130 fORESTS AND CLEARINGS. li , I involved an expense of $150,000. He was an amateur farmer, and his farm ranked among the very first in the county in culti- vation and crops. He was a liberal contributor to the agricultural interests of the county ; having bought and fitted the former Eace Course of the village at the expense of about 85,000, which he gave to the County Agricultural Society as a phice for their annual fairs, subject to the condition that in the event of the removal of the annual ^neetings to another locality, this ground was to become the property of the Corporation of Stanstead Plain, to be fitted up and improved aa a public park. His doiuitions to Crystal Lake Cemetery and other public improvements wore liberal, and in his coTiCributions to benevolent objects, he was ever among the fore- most. In the erection of the now Wesleyan Church, wl:ich involved an expense of more than $60,000, he paid at least $50,000. He had, with several others, engaged in a large purchase of wild lands in Kansas. The business of obtaining a cliarter for a rail- road to pass through those lands was entrusted mainly to Mr Pierce; and such was the labor attending his efforts that his over- tasked system gave way, and he died of brain fever, Aug 20, 1870. In the Wesloyan church, of which he was a consistent member, he was distinguished for his efforts in sustaining the ordinances of the gospel, and for his interest in the improvement Of the rising generation. He was, during the last years of his life, superintendent of the Sabbath School, in which his wife was a faithful teacher Their memory will be long cherished in Stan- stead. EmmaFrancef, b. September It, 1832. — ni Hon. Henry Keyes. She was his second wife. The name of Mr. Ktyes is identified with the history of most of the railroad operations in Vermont- during the past quarter of a century. He was a proprietor and Director in several: and for a long time President of the Conn. & Pass. Road, to the stock of which ho was a heavy contributor. He invested largely in other roads, the supervieion of which was, entrusted to him. He filled successively the place of Eepresenta- tive from Newbury in the Vermont Legislature, and that of State Senator at Washington, and was the Democratic candidate for Governor in 1857. Had he seen fit, he could have occupied any of the prominent offices in the country. In his domestic life ho was an aflectionato and tender husband, and a kind and indulgent father. He was a member of the Congregational Church at Newbury ; a liberal contributor for the support of the lur farmer, Ity in culti- l.n-icultural Lrmer Race \ which he Pioir annual I'omoval of L to become Ibe fitted up lystal Lake and in his Ig the foro- Irch, v.'l-ich list $50,000. lase of wild Ir for a rall- jiuly to Mr Ijit his over- lig 20, 1870. Int member, I ordiaancos juent 6t the I of hiri life? wife was a lied in Stan- {{enry Keyes. in identified |in Vermont* t)prictor and I of the Conn, contributor, which was, Beprescntar land that of |tic candidate tivo occupied IdomcHtic life a kind and In'^rcgational jpport of the 1 \ M » I 4 M *^l ■^. :> .^L^ryyx^^uAyL- ■ FAMILT OF WRIOnr CIIAMBERLIN, ESQ. 131 or'linnncoH of tho gospel, and araoriir the very first in sustaining 70. tV(>m • •( 'Uv. fy. April Z ■>'. -O I'll! i . rr,- i wifo. Mont- o?iur. pt; mbcrhn, En^^. ... Thnt f<>i- )kin '' '•■ •^•' ' '■■■■■' ' ■■■ ied basiiv « 1806} began ■ in trad ■;gi3u in K'lrining, iiu^' . . . his ui-ht niiiit'!' ■' "■■■ ..;n(,;ca|'Vf»?r to top rRn> t inguJHbei ; ■lis \Aord wiw as good as ) , , « ■liVv]-;' r ho was over rcndy u> toyut>>.! ;■» k... )Va<'ft<'^, dau. of JWr M.Vamp. c; o i. .-^tu -.% ji'a-, tie M.iJ-ch 13. IRHO. They bnlonr/.vi -o r',,, AV-.,l<'V'(.r- r)■.■.^^^.^■, CHILrJtEN. ,i 'i:l U. i' ,UU' -i'J, iCi. Vprii ^ i>. Mar> .. dnughter, -L, b. Ap»- r .. b. Fobm; \TT. b. ??a\- L Rurhert, JK&q. 'tanj Bom&, d. November 20, 'Triuiby, P. Q. Eoi/ifi Chamber fin, E.^n , i)f Lock: UiJh. VVlj..lL,i... Hgast, 1833— d-. Mn/ 22, 1838. ]^ i! N ^ 'f ,_:.< FAMILY OF WRIGHT ClIAMBERLIN, ESQ. 131 X)rdinances of tho gospel, and among the very first in sustaining the benevolent institutions of the ago. He d. September 24, 1870. Mahtiu, b. March 1, 1836 — m. Isaac Butters, hia third wife. He was for manj" years engaged in mercantile business in Mont- real, from which he retired, and was a liberal contributor to the erection of the Wesloyan church. Mary, b. April 2, 1838— ra. Walter C. Cobb, Esq. Mr. Cobl) was a successful merchant. He d. in 1871. A son, Walter A., b. Sept; 29, 1867, d. Sept. 4, 1868. Family of Wright Chamber lin, Esq. CoL. Wright Chamberlin was born in Thetford, Tt., 1779. He commenced mercantile business as agent for Levi Bigelow, at Derby Line, in 1805; began in his own name at Stnnstoad Pisiin in 1809 ; continued in trade several years and afterwards retired and engaged in farming, having acquired a large property. He received his first military appointment in 1809 and was ]>romoted successively to the rank of Lieut.-Coloncl. In his business trans • actions he was distinguished for his uprightness and integrity. His word was as good as his bond. In the abodes of sickness and Butfering he was ever ready to sympathize and succoi*. In 1814 hem. Jiachel, dnn. of Mr. M.Cayyi}). She d. April 25, 1852. He d. March 13, 1860. They belonged to the Wesleyan Church. children. :!Vi Susan, b, June 20, 1815 — m. R. V. Burt, has children, lives in Hyde Park, Mass, Mary A., b. April 8, 1817— m. S. 31. Herbert, Esq. Wright, b. March 24, 1819— m. Mary Bangs, d. November 20, 1872. A daughter, music teacher in Granby, P. Q. Rachel, b. April 6, 1821. AsHER, b. February 5, 1823, Hannah, b. May 25, 1826. Laura, b. October 13, 1827, m. Eoyal Ghamberlin, Esq., of hock: port, N. Y. ; has two children. Jane, b. February 5, 1829— m. A. F. B. Patton, Esq. Harriet, b, February 25, 1830, m. Hon. T. L. Terrill, and has children: — William Lee, b. May 14, 1852, lives at home; George Frederick, b. July 3, 1868. William, b. in August, 1833- d. May 22, 1838. l! >t ! ■ 182 FORESTS AND CLEABINQS. Family of Ichabod Smith. loHABOD Smith, Esq., was born in Surry, N. H., April 24, 1788, removed witli hia lather's lamiiy to Brownington, Vt., in 1798 ; camo to StanHtead in 1810, and opened stores at Georgevilio, Barnston and Eaton : began bu«inoBs at Stanstead Plain in 1813 in company with William Baxter and Wilder Pierce. In 1814 m Amanda, dan. of Nathan [Vard, E&q. She was born in Springiiold Vt, May 2, 1789. Mr. Smith re commenced business in 1816 In 1824 built a large brick store at the north end of the A'illago and in 18.^G sold that property, retired from busijiess and removed to the south end of the street. lie early received the appoint- ment of magistrate, and was for many years actively employed in public affairs, was long a prominent and influential member of the Wesloyan Church, and a liberal contributor to benevolent institutions. lie was one of the founders of the Stanstead Semi- nary, and for many years president of the Stanstead County Bible Society. Ho d. in January, 1867. She d. in March, 1871. CHILDREN. George, b. July 28, 1815 — d. at Hamilton, C. W., October 4. 1834. Mary W., b. February 20, 1817— ra. Hon. 1. F. RedfieM. She d. July 24, 1839, in Cavendish, Tt. Lucy B., b. Juno 15, 1820— d. June IG, 1836. Harriet A., b. February 25, 1823— in 1843 m. George R. Robert- son, Esq. Mr. Robertson was an advocate, resided in Shorbrooke, P.Q. Hod. in 1871. Children, James S., b. April 23, 1845, d. 1865 ; Mary Amanda, b. September 11, 1846 ; George S., b. April 1, 1849; Josephine, b. December 25, 1850; AVilliam Duncan, b. July 4, 1853; Gordon F., b. February 9, 1855; Isabella F., b. February 16, 1857; Kathorinc E., b. February 6, 1859 and Mar- garet Solina, b. March 28, 1863. Tiie residence of the family is at Stanstead Plain. Chaoncy W., b. May 27, 1825— d. in infancy. Family of Albert Knight, Esq, Albert Knight, son of Capt. Samuel Knight, was born in Waterford, Vt., February 12, 1817. He began his career as clerk 11788, in08 ; bvillo, 1813 iltm 1816 lillngo [uoved Lpoint- ,'od in Ibor of rolont 1 Somi- Bible ^fm^^^f^^.. SiH ' l!!| )bor 4. She 1 lohert- irooke, Apri^ 'in, b. v., b. Mar- • is at — -t-i )rn m clerk ; 111 "lil r^ - > — m «■[ \\ 182 Amandv Vt,, ■ Tu Ib^ . y,. FORHSTS AND CLBAHNOS. Jaiiuft.) rnii.i)a*fi. ■■■-A hi !- rooko, P. Q., where ho died in 1859. Their children were H. Bailey, Timothy Leo, Frederick, Preston, William, Amelia, Eliza and Jorusha, Of these only two settled in Stanstead. Family of If. Bailey Terrill. H. Bailey Terrill, oldest son of J. H. Terrill, was born in Shorbrooko, P. Q., December 2, 1811. Ho pursued tho regular course of English, Classical and French studies at Quebec; studied law under the charge of Messrs. Peck & Short, Esqs., at Shorbrooke ; was admitted to the bar in 1835, and in 1836 com- ;|J;I 140 FORSSTS AND OLEARINQS, : I! mencod practice at Stanstead Plain. In 1851 he was elected to repreHcnt Stanstead county in the Provincial Parliament and began his political career with the moat brilliant prospects of success and usefulness, but was cut down and died of Asiatic Cholera at Quebec, October 29, 1852, in the 40th year of his age. Mr. Terrill became early dintinguishad for his legal attainments and abilities, and at the time of his death was among the very first of the profession in Canada. His active and comprehensive mind seemed at once to grasp any legal point before him. With jurisprudence and with the politics of our country he waa equally familiar ; and, as an advocate, was a most formidable opponent. In person he was tall and elegant, rather inclined to corpulency; voice clear and pleasant ; articulation distinct, and his address prepossessing and commanding. If he had lived to the usual age of man he must have become eminently distin- guished in the highest departments of public life. In his private life he was tender and alfectionate, kind and indulgent, and a valuable citiKen. In early life he married Laura, dau. of A. Farn- fiam, of llardvick, Vt. CHILDREN. Frederick W., b. December 2, 1836— m. Ellen, dau. of A. W- Kendrick, Esq., of Compton, P. Q. ; is an advocate, has a good practice in Montreal. Edward C, b. November 16, 1838 — m. Rachel A. Norton) commenced the practice of law under bright prospects but was cut down in early life. Joseph L., b. Juno 12, 1841 ; pursued the usual course of study of law ; wa.; admitted to the bar in 1865. He m. Josephine, dau. of G. R. Robertson Esq. ; has a good practice at Stanstead Plain. Thomas B., b. December 16, 1842 , engaged in mercantile busi- ness at Cookshire, Eaton, P. Q. Hazzard Bailey, b. October 1, 1852. Timothy Lee Terrill. Timothy Lee Terrill, 2nd son of J. H. Terrill, was born in Sherbrooke, P. Q., in March, 1815. He pursued the study of law under the charge of his brother, H. Bailey Terrill, and was admitted to the bar in 1840. He joined the volunteer Forces in 1838, and remained in the service during the time of the Eebel- ion : settled at Stanstead Plain in 1844, and in 1850 m. Harriet, FAMILY OF JOSEPH WORTH. 141 W- good [rton ; was ^tudy dau. Iiin. Ibusi- rn in law was IS in )bel- dau. of Col W. Chamberlin. In 1852 ho was elected without opposition to serve in the Provincial Parliament for Stjinotoad county and reelected in 1854, 185G and 1858. In 1854 was appointed Queen's Counsel, and in May, 1856, received from tho Governor General the appointments of liogistrar of tho Province. Provincial Secretaiy and member of the Executive Council of the Province of Canada, which offices he resigned in 1857. From the failure of his health, he was induced in 1861, to retire from political life, after a successful career of more than eight years. He has for some time devoted his attention to farming, and is connected with the agricultural interests of the county. Family of William. Arms, Esq, William Arms, b. in Deerfield, Mass., May 28, 1794; in 1818 m. Miranda, dau. of Jiev. J. Haven, of Croydon, N. II. He was engaged for many years in the manufacture of axes and ploughs at Stanstead Plain ; was appointed deacon of tho Congregational church in 1821. In 1836 he removed to Sherbrooke, where ho built an extensive iron foundry, and carried on a successful busi- ness for several years; received the appointment of magistrate in 1841 ; took an active part in public affairs, and was a liberal contributor to benevolent objects. Ho d. February 4, 1853. His wife d. in 1870. CHILDREN. Adeline, b. July 27, 1821 — m. Samuel Tuc^, of Sherbrooko. A son d. in tho late war; another m. a dau. of Judge Sanborn, and is in business . Miranda, b. April 16, 1827 — m. Thomas Goldsmith, lives in Troy, N. Y. Adelia, b. July 20, 1829 — m. J. AfcKicol, of Sherbrooke. Calista, b. Septombei 19, 1831 — m. Lemuel Farwell, of Sher. brooke. Two children died young. Family of Joseph Worth. Joseph "Worth, b. at Hampton Falls, N.H., Nov. 9, 1768 — m. Susa?i Taplin. Thoy settled in Casweliboro'. Sho d. April 1, 1801. Jan. 2, 1803, m. Pally Sawyer. He d. May 20, 1823. Their chil- dren were Jacob, Susan, Lydia, Columbus, Miriam, Eetsy, Eoxana, Lucy and Shubel. i I- ■1 ! i ! t ill ,^1 t ,t;ii- 142 ^-ORE^TS AND OLEARINQS. Family of lTu■ ■" Tl.etfor,l, y,, Ma;23 ', g 'l"' wa. born Mareh 31, 1798 ' ■■*• '*"''' »■ t>"«« ^.I^r Sht' FAMILY OF J. W. MARTIN. 143 oro natives of 3 Iloach, Ont., f tho comrau- 10. Ho came t Quebec and Elmira, dau. was engaged x)r some time the appoint- Jiit, and was Goorgeville, y, Vt. Mr. was elected d. in 1873. \evQ C.IAR- Alanson. 1818, m. [792, and Juno 4, 'nn. She Dr. McCIary commenced practice at Stanstead Plain, in 1817. Ho was a popular phyKician, and generally sucoosHful in practice; was a correct scholar, and well informed in most of the depart- ments of literature and science ; was a memher of the Coiigrega- tional Chmxl; He d. October 11, 18G4. Three children by lirst marriage. Family of Amos Amsden. Amos Amsden, b. in Fenniker ,N.H., Sept. 10, 1792 — m. Abigail Dust an, b. in Dorr-hestor, N.II., Aug. 19, 1793. They settleil at Stanstead Plain hi 1819. She d. Juno 18, 1852. They were mora- bors of the Wesleyan Church. CHILDREN. Hibam a., b. March 26, 1818— m. Sarah Hill. Frederick A., b. Sept. 23, 1822 — m. Adelaide Thomas. AiJBiE A., b. Nov. 29, 1828— m William Sharp. Caroline A., b. April 25, 1835 — m. Edward Sharp, Two children died young. Family of J. IF. Martin. Joseph Winthrop Martin, of the sixth generation of the American branch of the family, is the descendant of an old fjxmily in Somersetshire, England. Members of the family cauic to New England as early as 1G35, and located at Weymouth and Iling- hara. Thoy united with the colony that settled IJuhoboth in 1G44, and Swansey in 1667, in the latter towns their descendants are Btill to be found, occupying tho same farms possessed by their ancestors for over two hundred years. In 1796, Mr. Martin's family removed from Rohoboth, Mass., into tho then unsettled portion of northern Vermont, and finally located in Caledonia County. Tho subject of this sketch was born at St. Johnsbury, 12th January, 1801. An elder brother having settled at East Stanbridgo, L.C., where he still resides, Mr. M. concluded to follow him, and on tho 1st May, 1822, he reached Stanstead, where he finally settled. For some time he carried on the stiddlo and harness business, but for many years he has devoted himself to farming. On the 26th January, 1839, ho was commissioned by the Gover- nor General, Sir John Colborno, Lieutenant of Cavalry, which office fflPf r* h hi 144 F0REHT8 AND CLEARINQS. il he retained until the oIoho of the RoboUion. While on an expe- dition, in command of Col. Alexander Kilborn, to Bocure Homo priHOJierH, they were fired upon by a company of men in ambush. Col. K. waH dangerouHly wounded, and Lieut M. eHcaj)ed almost by a miracle; several balls grazed hiu head and body, and his horse Hhot under him, but owing to the darknoHS o tlio night, ho Bucceeded in effecting hirt escaj)0 unhurt. On the 28(h Feln-uary, 1845, ho was appointed one of the Com- misHionerB of Small ('auyes for tlie TowuHhip of Stanslead, and on 21st Octol)er of the same year ho was appointed a Justice of the Peace, but declined serving, lie was again api)ointcd on the 11th May, 1800. Mr. M. has at various times booii a member of the County and Village Councils. On the 3rd March, 1828, he m. Almira Deborah, youngest child of WilUuin and Deborah {Bueli) Baxter, of Kutland, Vt., and has had CHILDREN. Henry Joseph, b. 13th Nov., 1828. Caroline Aones, b. 24th Jan., 1832— d. 8th June, 1832. Ed(}AR, b. 10th April, 1834— d. 3rd Jan., 183G. Caroline Louisa, b. IGth June, 1837. His bon, rienry J.-, is a resident of Washington, D.C, end his daughter Caroliuo Louisa, resides at home with her parents. • The Child Family. * ■ Families of this name are found in Great Britain and are scat- tered widely over the United States and Canada. The orthogra- phy has in some instances been changed, but all those who spell their name Child or Childe probably sprang from the same source. We find the name Childe in England nearly as far back as to the time of the adoption of surnames in that country. The letter e has in most instances been dropped. The immediate progenitors of the subject of the following notice settled in Worcester, Mass. Marcus Child, Esq., Came to Stanstoad in the early days of the settlement, and was employed for a few years as clerk in the business of Levi Bigclow, at Derby Line. At a later date, he engaged in partnership with Dea. Levi Hooker in the business of drugs and medicines on Stan- Btead Plain. Mr. Child bouirh '^AMTtr OF „«M«If ALLW. U5 of tho foundor« of StanHtead Seminar? 'T^° P'-^Po^ty, vva. one totho.ntoro«tsof the ^yo4aTcZr:^w ''''''' ^^"^''^"tor Priatnr ^~- «-- tn^^nT^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ m tho Kovohition of Iflqy iftQo i. Radical or Reform Party. PV ^^i '! T ^^«"^'«-i with the cnbed, and was comnellod f , ' ^^ '""' ^^onf; tho uT «oon came airain inf^^ '^""^^ the country b..f /. ' '" o)^ * I "*>"'" '"to power. Mr PI, ,1,1 . •^' ""t, this purtv elected to the I -^-n] P„. i- ^ returned, and vvh« 1 • it: • , ^'"' "ai 'lament fm. Cf„ ^ .' *^"s aijain tions of the kind. ^' '^^"^ Som,naz-j, and other in«t t In early life, he married X../,« Ch.? ■ r "' -tt«. Oftheirchildren,t.o:;;f^^^^^^^^^^^ ^•, who sett ed near Pnnf , "^^^^<^^t to maturity • r I^ewis L. Sleeper EHn ^.'.''f'' '^"^ ^^^^-^'^'^, who' '^^ ness, much beCd Ind T.! f'f '" ^^'P''''^^ of lifr^d '?^ o^his life, Mr. Chirantr^ :rr • ^--"^'^ott^ytt Episcopal Church. ' ^^'"''^ ^^^^'^^ connected with the Family of Stephen Allen, Stephen Allen b { w &.<; Ann. who wai b.' May Tfisor'" tI ""'"■ '"' '*"'->■ Me ngrogational Church. Ho d. Jan 3 isfj '^''' ^ Jose.. S.,b. May U830. """"• Sarah a, b. March 20, 1837 - James P., b. Dec. 30, 1841 Charles K, b. Oct. 28, 1845 CLABAA.,b.Ang.31,i84r •J •W 146 FORESTS AND OLVARINGS. Dolphin Mitchell. m Dolphin Mitchell marriod ii\\(i Chuirh. Tlio chiUlrun of iJcmun Moii,'s, tlio 5th ^oinfnitioii iVom Vincent Mei^s, wore Church Meijt, who wash, in 1H(»4, d in 18G6, amK/o//M .\fitigH, b. Feb. 1(5, 1810, Chnsfinn, Setonia and Josephine. John Meigs, 21. D. In tiio 6tii gonerutioii from Vincent Moi^^s, whs b. in Whoolocic, VU, Kol). 10, 1810, stmiioil modicino under iho direction of Dr. Phineas Spaldinij, of Lytidori, Vt, graduated at the Inslidito in Woodsto('i<, llieii in connection with tlieCoIleifo in Mid(liel)ury, Vt. (Joiuinoncod tlio [jractico of inodicino in Staiislead. 1836, and was subsoijuently admitted a mombor of the Collei^^o of Physi('ians and Surgeons of the Province of Quebec. In Jan., 1843, he ni. Elizdheth, dau. of Win. Gninnis, Emj. She was b. in Hal ley, P.Q., April U>, 1822. Dr. Meigs wustains a high btanding in his profession. Tiio famil}' are EpiHcoi)alians. CHILDREN. Alice L., b. April 2fi, 1847. Elizabeth S., b. iMay 20, 185-4. Family of William Graniiis, Esq. William Grannis, Esq.^ b. iti Clareniont, N. 11., in 1781, m Nancy M. Diislon, a native of Claremont, X. II., and b. in 1791. They settled in Hatley, 181)}, removed to StaJisteained, and entereil upon his duties under the most favourable auspices. He was almost idolized by his church and people, and they cherish his memory with the strongest aflection. His talents were of the very first order, and in pulpit eloquence and in plain and practical illustration of the truths of the Gospel, he waa surpassed by few of the age. He died of consumption, April 11, 1837. Anna, b. April 12, 1812 — m. Henry Hayes, M.D. Dr. H. emi- grated from Scotland in 1831. w 150 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. f ': il David, b. Jnno 25, 1814. Graduated at Dartmouth, 'N. H. Studied thoolgy at Andovor, Mass. Was afterwards ordained pas- tor of the Cong. Church in Eusselltown, P.Q. He subsequently became pastor of the Cong. Church in Granby, P.Q., whore ho died, March 10, 1848. Like his brother Joseph, ho was much beloved by his people, and, like him, was compelled to lay down his armor in the midst of success and usefulness. He m. Catherine, dau . of lieo James Robertson, of Sherbrookc, P.Q. Maroahet Innes, b. April 25, 1817 — m. M. S. Field. Elizauetii, b. Dec. 2, 1819-(^. April 11, 185-1. James, b. Sept. 18, 1825— m. Mary Wells. ; Family of Rev. Robert V. Hall. Eev. KonERT V. Hall, b. in Stanstcad, Jan. 10, 1810. Aug. 12, 18;J5, m. Laura, dau. of (y. Newton, Esq., Shorchani, Vt. She was born April 29, 1808. She d. Dec. 4, 1858, Jan. 10, 1861, he m. Adclia L. Ellis, of Bedford, P.Q. CHILDREN BY FIRST MARRIAGE. Robert K., b. July 2G, 1830, graduated at the ITTiivjrsity of Vermont; studied law; was admitted to the bar In ISGl. He m. Laura, dau. of yl. W. Kendrick, Esq., of Compton, P.Q. Ho settled at Sherbrooko, P.Q. ; has a good practice, and stands high in hi.'i profession. William S., b. April 1, 1830; graduated at the University of Vermont; studied law. M. Sarah, dau. of Levi Spalding, Esq., of Derby, Vermont. Mary K., b. Sept. 14, 1842, d. Oct. 8, 1856. James R., b. March 12, 1845 ; is engaged in the business of drugs and medicines, in Newport, Vt. Family of Silas II. Dickerson, Esq. Silas H. Dickerson was a native of New Jersey, and b. May 12, 1709. At the age of fourteen was apprenticed to a printer in Kingston, Out., and afterwards was a journeyman printer with Nahum Mower, in Montreal, where ho m. Mary Price, b. at Elizabethtown, N.J., Sept. 25, 1797. In 1823 tiiey removed to Stanstcad, where Mr. Dickerson started the British Colonist, a weekly newspaper. This paper was the only one published in the Eastern ToAvnships for many years, and had an extensive circu- lation. He was appointed Collector ot Customs in 1853, and in 1857, Avas elected Mayor of the Corporation of Stanstcad Plain. Ho d. Oct. 23, 1857. THE COLBY FAMILY. 151 CHILDREN. Mary, b. March 20, 1824— m. Jacob Winn. Charlotte, b. July 31, 1826— m. John R. Wells. WiLMOT H., b. Sept. 19, 1828— m. Sarah Butin. Elizabeth, b. Doe. 12, 1831 ; was for somo time procej^tross in Stanstead Seininaiy. Caroline, b. Feb. 22, 1830. Julia, b. .July 30, 1837— d. July 23, 1858. Helen R., b. Sept. 24, 1838. The Colby Family. We have no authentic account of the ancestry of this family Tradition says that two families of this name came from England in 1632, and settled in Ohl Salisbury, Mass. One of these families afterwards removed to Chester, N.H. Samuel Colby, a descendant in the sixth generation from this family, m. Ruth French. They were natives of Candia, N.H. Settled originally in Thornton, N.H. ; removed to Derbj', Yt., in 1798, and were among the pio- neers in the settlement of that town. They were intelligent and useful members of the community. Their children were Nehe- miah, who m. MeUnda Jjarabee ; Sarah, m. Dea. Win. Verback ; Moses F., m. Lcmira Strong ; Ruth F., m. Dr. David French ; and Emily, who m. Dr. S. S. Kendall. Of these Moses F., only, settled in Canada. Moses French Colby, M.D., Was born in Thornton, N.H., July 2, 1795. His early opportun- ities for education, like those of other pioneers, were limited to the common schools of the time ; but he succeeded in laying the foun- dation of that knowledge for which in after life he was t^o emi- nently distinguished. In 1814, he commenced the study of medicine under the charge of Dr. Newcomb, of Derby. Vt., attended the lectures of the 3Iedi- cal Department of Yale College in 1817, ontei-ed the Medical Department of Dartmouth in 1820, and gratluatod in 1821. Com- menced practice in Derby, that year ; was uniformly successful, but not being satisfied with present attainments, he reliiKiuishod his practice for a time, and, in 1828, onterotl the School of Practical Anatomy at Harvard College, where he pursued the legular course with attendance at the hospitals. During that time, he formed •.' til i 152 70RESTS AND OLEARINQS. ''< I ^i the acquaintance of Dr. Gould, the late President of the Massachu- setts Medical Society, and one of the most eminent savans of the age, with whom he sustained an intei-esting correspondence for many years, some parts of which have been published. In this connec- tion, it may perhaps be worthy of note that while a few months are now deemed by many as amply sufficient time to complete the education of medical men. Dr. Colby was willing to devote four- teen years of the best part of his life to this science. Indeed he was a student during the whole of his life. On his return from Cambridge, Mass., he again commenced praIary, b. Oct. 23, 1862. Martha S., b. Aug. 21, 1865. The Kilhom Family. CoL. Charles Kilborn was born in Litchfield, Conn., March 3, 1758. He was a descendant of Thomas Kilborn, Avho emigrated from England with his family in 1635, and settled in Woathorsfiold, Conn. In the beginning of the American Revolution, the subject ©f this notice was drafted into the Continental service, though much Ifl^ 154 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. ; a i: |i i; against his own will. Ho served, however, through one campaign, and was engaged in several skirmishes with the British. He sub- sequeiitly enlisted in the British army, and was taken prisoner in an engagement with a detachment of the American forces. Ho succeeded in making his escape, and, after a series of vicissitudes and adventures, found his way to Canada, on foot, by a long route through an uninhabited country. Befoi-e peace was concluded he hsRl become a captain in the British service. In February, 1784, he married Mcmjuret Young . They aftei'wai-ds re-^ided 17 years at Caldwell's Manor, and two years at Alburgh ; removed to Stans- tead, in 1804 and settled on Bock Island, where he built a grist mill, a saw mill, a carding and clothiers, factory, and a linseed-oil mill. He drew lots Nos. 1 and 2, 9th Range as an Associate, and purchased otheis, but lots and mills have passed out of the hands of the family. At the commencement of the American war of 1812 Mr. Kil- born held the oflSce of Major in the British service, and at the close of Iho war, retired \\ich the rank of Lieut. -Colonel. He sustained the office of magistrate many years, and was a prompt administrator of justice, without fear or favor of party. The fol- lowing incident is illustrative of his promptitude and energy. Some time in the early days of the settlement, the noted counter, feiter, Stejihen Boroughs had begun his operations at the place now known as Borough's Falls, and had fitted up a shop in his burn in such a way that there was no entrance into it except by a hole through the hay mow. His retreat having been discovered, Mr. Kilborn Avent with two others, to arrest him. As only one could go in at a time, he said to the others," if he kills me, don't let him come out alive." At his entrance into the room, Boroughs presented and snapped his pistol, which fortunately missed fire Boroughs said it was the first time lie had ever known the pistol to miss fire. By this time, Mr. Kilbo'-n had tilings pretty much in his own way, and succeeded in bringing Boroughs and his deeds of darkness fully to light. A large number of spurious bank notes, and the implements for counterfeiting upoi a large scale were found, and the nest was thoroughly broken np. Col. Kilborn died, June 19, 1834. Margaret, his wife, died Aug. 21, 1841. Their children were Lucy, m. John Savage ; Betsey, m. Henry Curtis, Ben- jamin, m. Sophia Cooley ; Alexander, m. Thaiikful Bangs ; Sally, d. at the age of 17 years ; Joseph, d. young, Jtfur^, ra. Daniel Kemick ; I ll' THE LEE FAMILY. 165 Nancy, m. Stephen Cobb ; Matilda, m. Eliphalet BodwcU, jr. ; and Lydia, who m. E. F. G. Studdert. Col. Alexander Kilborn, b. April 5, 1791, m. Thankful 11. Bangs, llo early had a predilection for the military service, aroso from the place of Sergeant to that of Liout.-Colonol of militia. At the breaking out of the Hobellion in 18.^7 he had the command of a company of volunteers. In the winter of 1837-1838, while on his way to secure some prisoners, ho received a severe wound in the abdomen, which very nearly proved fatal. He was one of the founders of Stanstead Seminary ; 2 children, Susan L. and Charles A. Susan died Nov. 21, 18(J8, aged 53 years. Colonel Kilborn, d. April 20, 1872. Capt. Joseph Kilborn wa.s b. in Litchfield, Conn., Feb. 15, 1771. Studied the art of surveying, and was appointed Deputy Surveyor of the Province of Quebec in 1792, and, as such, assisted in sur- veying nearly all the Eastern Townships. He was afterwards appointed ]Military Surveyor and Draftsman, with the ranic and pay of Captain in the regular army. lie died Nov. 15, ISl-l, aged 43 years. Family of Daniel Holmes. V.'M m Daniel Holmes, b .inStonington,Conn., September 17, 1787 — m. Malinda Lee. They settled in Stanstead. Both deceased. CHILDREN. Horace, b. in 1811— d. in 1820. Lewis F., b. in 1815— d. in 1820. William H., b. April 25, 1814 — m. Jidia O. Small. Alonzo H., b. in 1817. Horace D., b. February 8, 1821 — m. Mary Ann Bailey. The Lee Family. > These families are of English extraction, and, like the Broivns and Smiths, are ubiquitous, being found in almost every part of Britain and America. The earliest record of the Stanstead branch is that Jedodiah Lee deeded to his son, Eliaa Leo, in 1744, fifty acres of land in the town of Ellington, Conn., and that in 1745 Elias Lee married Sarah Royco, and settled on that farm. Their children wei'C Sarah, Lucy, iMary, Elias, Daniel, Lucy 2nd, Jerusha, Ruth and Jedediah. Of these Jedodiah and Daniel settled in Stanstead. .* m IP 166 FOEESTa AKD 0L1!A11ING8. Jedediah Lee b. in Ellington, Conn., April 7, 1755 — m. Eliza- beth Wood in 1776. Two children wore the isHue of thin marriage, one of whom died young. Mary married Jamea Paul, and was the mother of 12 children. Mr. Loo Hubsequontly m. Mary Perry, She d. in 1793, leaving one child, Malinda, who m. Daniel Holmes, March 1, 1797, m. Mary Benison, widow of Jeremiah Holmes. He d. October 24, 1824; she d. April 29, 1828. The children by the third marriage wore Erastus, b. 1797 — d. unmar- ried, March 21, 1866. Ho was a consiHtent and exemplary member of the Wesleyan Church, and a liberal contributor to benevolent objects. Lucy, b. January 1, 1801 — m. Col. B. Pom- roy. She was killed by being thrown from a carriage in 1854. Daniel LEE,b. in Ellington, Conn., January 20, 175;{ — m. Sarah Whittnker. Thoy settled on No. 10, 10th Range of Stwnstead in 1797, whore they livetl to a good old ago, and wore much respected for their uprightnoHs and exemplary piety. CHILDREN, Elias, b. April 18, 1777 — m, Ehoda Morrill. Henry, b. in 1780 — m. Sarah Davis. JosiAii, b. June, 24, 1782. Sarah, b. March 1, 1783— m. Theodore C. Pool Jonathan, b. April, 12, 1785 — m. Mary Moulton, 2nd, Mrs. D. Morrill. Susan, b. January 31, 1787 — m. Moses Montague. Betsey, b. October 5, 1788 — m. Theodore C. Pool; she was bis second wife. Daniel, b. June 1, 1790 — m. Judith Morrill. Ede, b. October 1, 1791 — m. Mary Pinkharr^. Mary. b. June 1, 1794 — m. Archibald Morrill, Esq. WniTTAKER, b. in 1795. Ira, b. in 1796. AzuBAH, b. in 1798 — m. Jeremiah Morrill. AcnsAH, b. ill 1800 — m. Eli Bangs. Jason, b. June 27, 1803 — m. Ann M. Pitman, 2nd, Lucy Thompson. Elias Lee, eldest son of Daniel Lee, was born April 18, 1777 — m. Ehoda Morrill, b. September 14, 1780. Thoy settled on tha family homestead. Mr. Lee was for many years actively em- ployed in public affairs. The familj'' were consistt Jt and exemplary mombors of the Wesleyan Church. He d. April 16, 1855 ; siio d. September 18, 1856. ^. THB LE8 FAMILY. 107 CHILDREN. Baniki. Lbe, b. in 1806 — in. Maria Weave, is an acceptable and UHoful minister in tho Wosloyan Church. Elias, I), in 1810 — m. Asenath Davis, was for some time pub- lisher of tho Frontier Sentinel, at StanHtoiul. Susan M., b. May 5, 1814 — m. Benjamin Atkinson. Sarah W., b. September 7, 1816 — m. Denison Holmes. Lauka Ann, b. June 19, 1819 — m. J. F. Harvey. John Parker and Amanda, twins, b. January 15, 1821. John P. — m. Loella Pinkham ; Amanda,— m. E. Uodgdem, Esq. They both hold prominent positions as teachers in Georgia. lie was for some time principal of Stanstead Seminary; is a licensed Weslcyan preacher. Eiioda M., b. December 25, 1823 — m. Reuben B. Wood. Clara G., b. December U, 1826— d. July 24, 1854. Jonathan Lee, b. April 12, 1785 — m. Mary Moulton. She was b. in Loudon, N. H., June 6, 1792. They settled on No. 11, 11th Range of Stanstead. She died September 8, 1822. Their children were Alonzo, Elvira, Addi, Eosina and Mary. Alonzo and M.iry married and had families, but they died before they had reached the meridian of life. Juno 5, 1823, Mr. Leo m. Deborah Thrasher, widow of David Morrill. Four children woro the issue of this marriage: Julia A., Jonathan, David M., and Joseph Y., all deceased. Mr. Lee d. October 31. 1829. Henry Lee, the second son of Daniel Leo, was born in Straflbrd, Conn., in 1780 — m. Sarah Davis, a native of Harrington, N. H. j located on the western half of No. 10, JOth Range of Stanstead in 1804. The family are mostly members of the Wesleyan Church. Hed. in 1848; shed, in 1846. children. Leonard, b. in 1806— d. in 1822. Moses M., b. in 1808 — m. Elinina Symonds. Lucy, b. in 1809 — m. George House. She d. November 5, 184A. Ede, 2nd, in 1811 — m. Orpfia. Quimby. He d. March 13, 1868. Elmina, b. in 1812 — m. Matthew Dixon, Esq. William L., b. in 1814 — ra. Deborah Sears, a successful mer- chxnt. Orbnda, b. in 1816 — m. Rev David Worthington, AzuBAH, b. in 1818 — m. Capt. Oeorge Comroy. JosiAH, b. in 1 820 — m. Roxelana Davis, Arvilla, b. in 1822 — m. Ketiry Pond. 1 1 ' I ti ' 168 FORESTS AND OLEARINOS. m i» \ y \\ Ede Lee. iHt, was born in Strafford, Conn., October 7, 1791. In 18 10 tn. Afary Pinkhnm, and nottlod near Fitch Bay. Slio d. April 18, \M'i. Hod. in 1872. children. 1. Electa A., b. November 5, 1818 — in, Hiram Peashe. Ede W., b. March 21, 1820— in. Dalinda M. Wilson. Mary P., b. April 4, 1822— m. Albert CUford, Dorothy O., b. Juno 4, 1824— m. Ezra B. Rider. SopHUoNLV, b. Juno 20, 182G— d. August 5, 1832. Alladin, b. March 20, 1828 — m. in Iowa. Timothy W., b. February 10, 1830— m. Elmira N. Hubbard. Erastus, b. February 15, 1833— m. Mary M. Clcjford. Betsey A., b. Sept. 10, 1834— m. G. A. Rider. Clahinda, b. Juno 4, 1838 — m. Emery 0. Clefford. Moses M. Lee. Son of Henry Lee, was b. June 23, 1808 — m. Elmina Symonds, h. Aug. 13, 1810. Tliey settled on the family homestead ; are consistent and exemplary members of the Wosloyan Church. CHILDREN. William IIenry, b. March 5, 1836 — m. Josephine H. Stevens. They were for some time, Principal and Preceptress of Stanstead Seminary. LuviA, b. Dec. 31, 1834 — m. Thaddeus 0. Davis. Georuia, b. Oct. 7, 1845— m. Rev. John D, Stuart. Rev. Jason Lee, The youngest son of Daniel Lee, was b. June 27, 1803. He uuited with the Wesleyan Church of Stanstead in 1826. His early opportunities of education had been confined to the common schools of the settlement, but, in 1830, we find him among the scholars in the higher English and classical studies. He subse- quently attended the Methodist Institute at Wilbraham, Mass — was licensed by the New England Conference, and, in 1833, engaged in the mission among the Indians west of the Rocky Mountains. His labors as a missionary have been noted in the Book entitled " Ten Tears in Oregon" to which the reader is referred. He crossed and re-crossed the Eocky Mountains many times — " enduring hard- ness as a good soldier of Christ." — July 16, 1837, he m. Anna M. THE MORRILL FAMFLrES. 159 Pitman. Sho nrcompaniiMl liim to Orotjon, wlioro who d., Juno 26 1838. He Jiftorwai-ds m. Lun^ Thomjmm. iSlio d. in 1842. in 1844 ho rotuniod to Stan.stojid, with his constitution lu-okon and his hoaltli impaired hy physical hardships, and found an asylum among his rolativos and friends. JIo d. March 12, 1845, " rejoicini'- in hope of the glory of God and a hlcssod immortality hoyoiKl the grave. " The Loo Families of Stanstoad have gonorally heon a ])roIific race, and their connexions hy intorinarriagos are nuniorous and Bcattored over the county. Many individuals of those ftiiuiliea have been distint,'uished for talents and enterprise; and, with few exceptions, they have all been active and useful raenibei-s of the community. The Morrill Famillet. The ancestors of tliose families wore of English descent, and were among the early colonists of Nowhampshire and Massachu- BOtts. Paul Morrill, b. in Amosbury, Mass., m. Dorothy Blount, b. in Pembroke, N.II. Thoy settled originally in Chichester, N". IL, removed to Stanstoad in 1803 — and wore much esteemed ibr their integrity and uprightness. Theirchildren wore William, Jonnthan, Nathan, Isaac, Paul, David, Sarah, Abigail, andJoscph. William, eldest son of Paul Morrill, was b. in Pcmbrooko N". H., Sept. 22, 1768— m. Hannah Rogers, h. m Chichester, N.II., Nov. 9, 1773. Thoy came to Stanstoad in 1800, and settled on No. 15, 11th Range. Mr. Morrill soon succoodod in malving a com- fortable homo for his family in the wildoniess. Ho acquired a good property and lived to more than 96, at the time of his death, and his wife to be over 90. Their last days were spent with their son Archibald Morrill, Esq., on the farm upon which thoy bo<'an in 1800. Thoy retained their mental faculties to tne last, and the compiler received valuable assistance from them in gatliorin"- up incidents connected with the experience of the early settlers. Their children wore Fanny, m. Moses Heath ; Archibald, m. Maru Lee; Esenath, m. 1st, Nathaniel Tilton, 2nd Eli Bangs ; Abigail m. Eliphalct Cass ; Dorothy, m. James Corrill and Jeremiah, who m. Azuhah Lee, Isaac Morrill, b. in Loudon, N.II., Nov. 2, 1778. — Dec. 12 1805 — m. Mary Thrasher, h. in Falmouth, Maine, Dec. 20, 1786. They settled on No. 12, 12th Range of Stanstead in 1806. He d. Aug. 4, 1845. i; ... -. .Ci. vO^**A'.'i. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1^ ./# ^ I 1.0 Sajlll^ IIIII2.5 Z illlM LI 12.2 2.0 .8 i.25 1.4 1.6 ^ 6" — ^ V] <^ /a /a 'T, ^ ^ v*^ ' ^^w^ w r ^ "■^ Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.V. 14580 (716) 872-4503 L

' Amanda, b. July 5, 1823— d. in July, 1827. Martha, b. Aug. I7, 1826 — m. Alonzo Caswell. Uriah G., b. Fob. 28, 1829--m. Eleanor Mason. Samuel G., b. March, 27, 1831 — m. Eliza Bigclou: Mary S., b. April 27, 1833 — m. Koswell Btanchard. Carlton C, b. Aug. 22, 1835. Paaielia, b. May 4, 1839 — m. Ozro Bartlett. Family 0/ Thomas Swain. Thomas Swain, b. in Saco, Maine, March 19, 1785. M. Oct. 28, 1806, Lois Moulton, b. in Loudon, N.H., June 16, 1785. They FAMILY OP ABRAHAM LJBBEE. ITT 70. June 10, 1777. 17, 12th latives o istcad in i-e Polly Iha Fox. \ Martha settled in Stanstoad in 1807, but subsequently removed to Illinois. Ho d. Aug. 9, 1850. She d. May 19, 1860. Their children were James, Alcina, Nimct/, Sylvia, Amanda, Lois, Sarah, Thomas, and Elizabeth. Family of Richard C. JToitt. Richard C. Hoitt, b. in Northwood, N.H., Aug. 22, 1779. Settled in Barn.ston. M. Abigail Drew in 1806. She was b. April 9 1789. They subsequently settled on No. 15, 11th Eange of Stan- stead. He was employed in teaching during the winter seasons, for nearly 30 years ; was a practical and surveyor. They removed to Whitby, Ont. CHILDREN. Ezra, b, July 3, 1807— m. Electa Bachelder. EicHARD, b. Feb. 28, 1809— m. Ruth Gliddcn. James D., b. Jan. 27, 1811— m. i7/(wie^A Z>ic%. Stephen, b, Sept. 24, 1812— m. Hehn Dickey. John L., b. Oct, 11, 1814— d. Aug. 22, 1840. ' Alonzo, b. Jan. 15, 1817— d. Oct. 30, 18H8. Family of Abraham Libbee. Abraham Libbee, one of the Nino Partners in the Cassvillo settlement, was born in Epsom, N.H,, June 10, 1776, M. Abigail Pearsm, who was b. in Baffield, N.H., July 27, 1772. He d, Jan. 10, 1830. She d. April 5, 1858. 1.1 li h CHILDREN. ht. 28, They Nathan — b. Jvme 1, 1801. William, b. Fob. 26, 1803. ' ,, Pearson, b. Jan. 24, 1806. Nathan Libbee, b June 1, 1801— m. Jlehiiabk Jlassey. He d^ June 9, 1839. '''■" ^ ' children. Ruhannah, b. Jan. 14, 1823. .; Barton b. Feb. 12, 1825— m. Eliza WeUs. Charles, b. Sept. 10, 1827— d. in 1859. Mary, b. Feb. 28, 1831. Abraham, b. Oct. 19, 1833. ■^T" 178 FORESTS AND 0LBARINO8. I ; D! I Alva, b. Aug. 19, 1835. John, b. Aug. 4, 1837. John, b. Jan. 9, 1839. William Libbee, was born, Feb. 26, 1803. March 3, 1831, m. Dlnnthe Jane Sinclair. CHILDREN. Alfred W., b. Oct. 3, 1832 — m. Mart/ E. Lockwood. Louisa, b. April 30, 1834 — ra. Alfomo Stoddard. Royal, b. May 17, 1836. Elsimena, b. May 29, 1839. Lizzie P., b. May 20, 1855. ' Pearson Libbee b. Jan. 24, 1806. Dec. 14. 1832, m. S()}>hia, dan. oH Thiojjhilus Cass. CHILDKBN. Olive, b. April 7, 1845. , , , . •, !V William P., b. Aug. 26, 1849. \/.' . . ■ ' ,"" ' '' Family of John L'jnginadt. John LANiJMAnE one of the Nine Partners in the C«s8villo set- iloment, was born in Chichester, N.H., March 4, 177G. He caiiu; to Stanstead in 1798, and bogan a clearing on No. 19, llthRang*.;, returned to New Hampshire in 1799, and married Hannah Sev. July n, 1801— m. i?t7S(3yytj^fr. ■ Leon and Le.miha, twins, b. in Feb. 1804, Leon m. Eliza Haines. Lemira d. May 2, 1830. . , LuciNDA, b. ir Jane, 1806 — m. Nathan Morrill. , ,' Hannah, b. in Sept., 1808— d. in Sept., 1817. Sarah, b. in Feb., 1812- m. Ro.slin A. Henri/. Edward S., b. April 27, 1814. In 1840, m. Anne Kcndrick. They reside in Georgia, where he is employed in the pi-ofession of law, and m public affairs. JohnS., b. in Sept., 1818— m. Eliza Kendrich. They reside in Georgia. FAMILY OF WIT-LIAM MCCLARY. Fmn'dy of James Locke. 179 James Locke, one of the Nino Paiiners in tho CasBville set- tlement, wan born in E[)»ora, N.II., March 4, 1175. The early part of Ilia life was spent in t^acliing in Virginia. Ho relurned to hin native town in 1799, and mnrried Ahlguil '^hcrmav, b. Juno 17, 1775. They came to Stanstoad in 1800, and Hottled on No. 19, 12th Range. They were consistent and exemplary members of the Wesleyan Church, and were much respected in the community. His death, v/hich was caused by the kick of u horse, occurred March 29, 1855. His wife d. Sept. 29, 1859. I.; IP lilfc CHILDREN. Louisa, b. May 15, 1801— d. Oct. 12, 1818. James M., b. Oct 15, 1804 — m. fSurnh, dsu. of Tlimphilns Cass. Ho received the appointment of magintrale in 1855, and for many years occupied a prominent po-sition in tho manage- ment of public affairs — was an exemplary and influential member of the Weslevan church. Ho d. in 1869. Marin b. Aug. 4, 1806 — m. Ives WaUingford. William S., b. April 28, 1808— entered tho Wesleyan Ministry when about 21 years old, was an itinerant for many years supplying different circuits under tho dii'ections of tho New England Conference. Aug. 27, 1833, m. Caroline Tihbets, and afterwards located in Manchester, N.R. Edward J., b. March 30, 1810— d. Jan. 30, 1814. Florinda, b. March C, 1812 — m. Oscar Wyman. Emeline, b. April 27, 1813— m. C. W. Copjj,E»q. This his 2nd wife. Edward J., 2d, b. May 2, 1830. Family of William Mdlanj. William McClary, one of tho Nino Partners in the Cassvillo settlement, was born in Epsom, N.H., July 8, 1709. Aug. 10, 1795. m. Isnh^Ila Di.cketj, b. April 28, 1771. They came to Stanstcad in Feb., 1798, with one child, about two years old. Thoy at first settled on No. 14, 12th Range, about half a mile north of tho old Elm Tree on the Morrill Hill. This lot had been previously pitched by another party, but afterwards abandoned, leaving the walls of a cabin without a roof or a floor. Mr. McClary 180 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. ', V ' n i' 1 y. ' .. 1 '. eVo^velod away the snow, built a firo against the stone back which had been built at one side, and they remained in this condition until he could make a temporary covering of poles and hemlock boughs, many mouths passed before boards and shingles could be obtained. The shingles used in making tlie roofs of the earliest cabins were fastened on with wooden pins, there being no nails in the settlement. Mr. McClary resided upon this farm for several years, but afterwards sold out, and removed to BarnsLon. He d. Oct. 31, 1846. His wife d. March 25, 1835. CHILDREN. Andrew, b. July 8, 1796 — m. ILinnali Folsom, b. May 3, 1799 y d. June 1, 1821. He afterwards m. Caroline WalUs^h. Jtm. 11, 1806. The issue of this marriage was 3 sons and 6 daughters David, 2d son of William McClary, married Abigail Caton of Coalicook, P. (J. Family of Chnr:us McClary. Charles McClary, b. in Epsom, x^.H., in 1791 — m. Betsey Cass. They settled on No. 13, 12th Range of Stanstead, after- wards removed to Libbce Town, in Barnston. Their children, were John, m. Marcelhi Bangs ; Harly, m. Cynthia Taylor ; Chester, Ti\. Mdlvina Cass; ChuvlQs, m. Jam JlcClary ; Eliphalet, m. Miss iShaw; and Nancy A., who m. Erastns PauL Family of Jacnb Taylor. Jacob Taylor married Sophia Beach. They were natives of Vermont, settled on the north-east corner lot of Stanstead, in 1801, removed to Cassville in 1816, ami subsequently, to Derby, Vt, He had served in the War of the American Revolution, and during the last 3'earsof his life received a pension from the United Btatea Government. He d. in 1848. She d. in 1835. children. I . • # Alice, b. in 1790 — m. Ira Cole. Jacob, b. Jan. 15, 1792 — came to Stanstead with i^his father, in 1801. June 1, 1814 m. Surah Haines. They settled on No. 17;. 12th l^ange. She d. May 17, 1857. He d. Jan. 23, 1872. James, b. in 1794— m. Abigail Heath. Reuben, b. in 1797 — m. Judith Currier. FAMILY OF MOSES WELLS. 181 Ic stone hack lainod in this i-ing of polen boards and making the Iwooden pins, resided upon , and removed Irch 25, 1835. May 3, 1799 ; b. Jan. 11> I 6 daughters \gail Caton of -m. Betsey stead, aftcr- fcir children. \or ; Chester, let, m. Miss natives of id, in 1801, )crby, Vt. land during liited Statea lis father,, )n No. Ur 172. D-Wrn, b. in 1800 — m. Nnnry Sias. Timothy, b. in 1804 — m. Dorcas IJnmy. CiiANCEY, b. in 1807— d. in 1828. Family of Jacob Goodwin. Jacob Goodwin, a native of Boscawon, N.II., came to Stanstead with his family in 1798. They were the 2nd family of piontors in the settlement of Stanstead Plain. Located on No. 2, lOtli ]iange, but, after a few years, sold out and loft the country. The children were Philip, Ebenezer, David, Sarah, Jacob, John, and Rosxcell. Jacob was a physician. These all married and had families. Only a few of the third generation remain in Stanstead County. Family of Moses Wdls. Moses Wells, b. in Chester, N.H., Fob. 10, 1768. June, 1790, m. Mary Moore, b. in GofTstown, N.H., May 15, 1773. In the spring of 1798, Mr. "Wells came to Stansteatl on foot, and in the following summer returned and took his family with as many of their oflfects as they could carry on horseback through tlie woods to Duncans** boro, now Newport, Vt., from whence they proceeded down the lake in a canoe to the place that forms the present village of Goorgeville, then an opening of two acres in a dense forest. At that time there were but two other families in the settlement those of Capt. Moses Copp and Richard Packard. The three families dipped their water from the same spring, and baked their bread in the same oven. The oven was built of stone, and stood "out of doors." Mr. Wells Avas the first blacksmith that began business in the township. He made all the iron work of Borough's Mill at Borough's Falls from heavy bar iron with his own hands a work which few of our modern mechanics could accomplish under similar circumstances. He afterwards removed to JIatley, whero his wife d. in 1833. He d. Feb. 10, 1855, aged 86 years. They were worthy members of the Free-Will Baptist Church. CIIILDREX. TiiOiLAS, b. March 5, 1792 — m. Sophronia Moulton. M.\KGARET, b. June 12, 1793— d, in 1827. "William, b. Dec. 24, 1794— m. irurtha Mirick. Elizabeth, b. in May, 1797 — ra, Thomas Osgood. Mary, b. in 1801 — m. Copt Willard Ayer. 5, 182 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Irene, b. in June 1803 — d. in Juno, 1816. Robert M., b. in May, 1805 — ni. Olive (JhmnberUn. Catista, b. in Sept., 1807 — in. G. French. Ja.mes, b. in April, 1809 — m. C'lroUne Ilcn-imnu. Cyrus, b. in Aug., 1812— <1. in Sent., 1814. Missouri, b. in Feb., 1817 — m. Calvin Hall. Fnmilij of David WaUingfonJ, 'Ind. David Wallinqford, lind, b. in Ilollis, N.H., Oct. 22, 1778. In 1798, m. Abigail Stoker, a native of Hopkinton, N.H. Began business at that place as a clothier, but just as ho was beginning to realize the avails of his labors his entire property was swept away by fire. After struggling in vain for many years to retrieve their losses, they removed to Stanstead in 1806, and located on No. 20, 13th Range. Misfortune seemed to have followed them; for the great hail storm of 1807 destroyed the greater part of their first crop. They succeeded, however, by industry and perseverance in placing themselves in comfortable circumstances, lie was a <'ood English scholar, and usually spent the winter seasons iu teaching. Ho and his wife were members of the Free- Will Baptist Church, in which ho sustained tho office of deacon. He was actively engaged in the temperance movements of his time, and a warm supporter of Sabbath Schools and the cause of missions. He d. in 1836; she d. Feb. 13, 1859. CUILDREN. Fanny, b. Oct. 4, 1798— m. Rev. Ahial Moulton. Estis, b. Aug. 24, 1800— d. Aug. 3, 1813. RoxANA, b. June 19, 1802— d. Oct. 12, 1804. TVES, b. April 9, 1805 — m Maria Locke. David, 3rd, b.Nov. 20, 1807— m. Mary Jane Whitcher Samuel S., b. May 28, 1810 — m. Louisa Rogers. Calvin, b. Aug. 8, 1812 — m. Eloira Lee. Gilbert, 1>. Feb. 17, 1815 — m., Lst, Emetine LeBurov Fox. Estls, 2nd, b. Dec. 27, 1819— in. Catlurine McCunhj. Lyman J., b. April 3, 1825 — ra. Lacy Ann Sheppard. 2nd, M. The Lyford Families. Jamks G. LyI'^ohd, m. Molly Hardy. They wore natives of Exeter, THE LYKORD FAMILIES. 183 22, 1778. IH. Began beginning I was swept to retrieve Ltod on No. Itheni ; for i-t of their rsoveranco 11 1 was a Isoasons in [ill Baptist Ho was Ime, and a bsions. He 2nlon and Byington ; but these dillcrent fiunilies iiave dou!)tloHs s]>rung irom the same source. Major William Boynton m. JJarij Gibson. TIi: y wore natives of Canterbury, N. II. Settled in Jjoudon, N.li. ; removed to Bolton, P. Q., in 17'J5. Jn 1707 crossed the lake and located in Stansteatl, near the place now called Libbeo's Mills. This was about two years previous to the beginnings at Brown's Hill and Cassville, and the whole neighborhood was then a den.se forest. They made a shanty on the bank of the river, covering it with hemlock boughs. While living in this shanty, ttieir youngest son, Jesse P. Boynton, was born. When he was about a week old, there catne a heavy shower of rain, whicli raised the water in the river so that it overflowed its banks, and reaching the shanty, floated the bed, Mrs. Boynton, '• baby and all," into four leet of water. This happened in tiie night, and it was with some difficulty that Mr. Boynt(»n succeeded in rescuing them in a canoe. • For some two or three years, they h.td to subsist mostly by hunting and fishing. Moose and deer were plenty in the forests and fish were abundant in the lakes and rivers. In the mean- time, they gradually extended their clearing, and the ftunily began ^o assume the appearance of a thriving colony. As early n ! 188 F()RE8T8 AND CLEARINGS. AS 1806, tliey built a griwl mill and a saw mill. Those mills have nince boon rebuilt, and have paH^ud into othor handti. Major ]k)ynton and IiIh wifo wore ro.spoctod and useful momberM of the community. Ilo d. September H, IS.JO; hIio d. JJocembor 6, 1831. Their children were iJoborah, Jiidmund, Jame«, William, John, (tardnor and Jcsee P. Family of Gardner Green. Gardneh Green, b. in Concord, N.IL, February 23, 1767. May 2(>, 1790, m. Deborah Boynton, b. in Loudon, N.H., February 22, 1777. In 171)5 they settled in Bolton, P. Q., where he was appointed magistrate. They removed to Stttnstead in 1799, lie was drowned in 1808 in attempting to cross Lake Champlain in a Ptorm. Deborah, hin wifo, afterwards m. Ezra Ball, Esq. She d. December 18, 1858. Her children by her first marriage wore Sarah, m. Sylvester Ball ; Catherine, m, Samuel Folsoin; Nathaniel, m. Hannah Varnum ; William, m. Filey Hanson ; and Mary, who m. Charles Rogers. Her children by her second marriage were Ezra liall, jun., m. Lucy Rexford, and Deborah Ball, who m. Edmund Boynton, Jun. Edmund Boynton, b. in Loudon, N.H., May 19, 1779, was 18 years old when his father settled in Stanstcad. lie m. Betsey Weston, b, in I'cacham, Vt., October 3, 1787. Ho sustained the office of captain of militia for many jears. He d. May 30, 1847. CHILDREN. Epiikaim, b. February 24, 1809— m. Harriet Morrill. V Jerlsiia, b. October 3, 1811 — m. a Mr. Ilollister. Lydia, b. May 9, 1814 — ni. Willi(3 — m. Lydia Dote, b. in Gihnanton, N.H., xv 1702. They settled on No. 3, 12th liange in 1S05 and aJ'terwunls sold out, and removed to Windsor, P.Q., \vhore he d. in 1841. She d. Dec. 10, 1840. CHILDREN. Benjamin, b. Aiu-i! 2, 1790 — m. Mart/ Burt. Lydia, b. Aug. 15, 1791 — m. Moses Blount. John, b. April i, 1793 — m. Isabel Nelson. Nancy, b. Oct. 11, 1794— m. Am Blount. Abraham, b. March 17, 179C — m. Ani'inda Poi>f. David, b. Oct. 6, 1799— m. Betsi^y Vinton, William, b. in Feb., ISOO — m. Ilan-iit Curtlx. * . Mary, tv/in sister of William — m, Jusejm ThumaH. NoAll, b. in 1801 — m. Lucinda Vinton. Hannah, b. Oct. 7, 1803 — m. Hiram Moor. Richard, b. Oct. 18, 1805 — m. Mar^ Davis. Sarah, b. July 10, 1806 — m. Johnson Lunt. Abraham Boynton, eon of Capt. John Boynton, was b. March 17, 1796 — m. Amanda Pop''. Tliey settled on the Lake Shore, near GeorgeviUe. lied. Sept. 12, 1855. She d. Jan. 14,1861. They wore members of the 3Iothodist Chut ch. children. Ruth, b. Sept. 22, 1825. James, b. Oct. 14, 1827 ~-d. March 15, 1845. Ada>is W^, b. July 4, 1830 — m. Anna G. Christie. They reside on the family homestead. No. 17. l.st Range of Stanstead. .ir^ "H 1 1 1 lUJ » 190 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Osmond, b .June 15,1833 — m. Arari/ G. Huhhnrd. He was engaged in mercantile business with his father-in-law, B. F. Hubbard. He d. Jan. 20, 1867; she d. Nov. 30, 1870. Luther W., b. Sopt 24, 1836— d. Nov. 14, 1864. Amanda, b. April 15, 1839. The Taplin Families. The ancestors of these families emigrated from England in the 17th centurj and settled in Vermont. Fumily of Johnson Taplin. Johnson Taplin, b. July 1, 1766 — m. Miriam Haseltine, b. in Newbury, Vt., Feb., 9, 1771. They were the pioneei-s of the set- tlement of Stanstead. He was one of the first militia officers appointed in the township, and served as cai^tain for many years. After residing at the Plain 15 years, he removed with his family to the vicinity of Fitch ISiiy. cuildrkn. Sally, b. Oct. 17, 1789— d. March 10, 1792. John H., b. March 20, 1791 — m. Snmn Dads. Betsey, b. June 23, 1794— d. June 23, 1813. Albert and Alvin, twins, b. Sept. 20, 1800. Alb-^rt d. Feb. 22, IS 11. Alvin d. Doc. 28, 1814. John H. Taplin Was b. in Corinth, Vt., March 20, 1791. He was three or four years old when his father came to Stanstead Plain, and for two or three years, was the only child in the settlement oast of the Lake. He remained with his father until he became of age, and afterwards m. Susan Davis. They settled near Fitch Bay. He d. Sept. 25, 1859 ; she d. in 1801. CHILDREN. Horace, b. May 17, 1813— d. in infancy. Joanna, b. May 2, 1814— m. Samuel Rix ford. Betsey, b. April 10, 181G— m. William Suttlc. William, b. March 21, 1818. Lavinia, b. Jan. 10, 1820 — d. in infancy. [was engaged ibbard. He Waml in the [seltinc, b. in of the set- litia officers |many years, his family til. Feb. 22, IS three oi* PUiin , and I settlement ho became near Fitch FAMILY OF ABNER RICKARD. 191: Johnson, b, March 6, 1822 — m. Lavinia Ayer. Horace, 2nd, b. April 21, 1825— m. ComfoH Tilton. Susan, b. Aug. 29, 1827 — ni. Emmons Hemminway. Sarah, b. May 1, 1829 — m. WtlHngton Bnwson. Alvin, b. Nov. 5, 1833 — m. Lizzie Ferble. Albert, b. July 6, 1835 — m. Rebecca Green. Family of Sa.niiel Doloff. Samuel DcLOFP, b. in Conway, N.H., June 3. 1792. June 1, 1819, m. Laura W, Packard, b. in NcAvport, Vt., July 13, 1797 They settled near Georgeville, but subsequently removed to the vicinity of Fitch Bay. He d. March 20. 1862. She d. July 22, 1857. • CHILDREN. Hamden, b. June 9, 1820 — m. Luthera Gage. Betsey, b. Jan. 28, 1822— m. William C. Ladd. AuTEMisiA P., b. Feb. 25, 1824. Ferdinand S., b. April 24, 182G — m. Sarah J. hracl. Florilla, b. Jan. 3, 1S31. Erastus p., b. April 9, 1838~d. April 12, 1842. Family o/'Josiah Dohj^\ JoaiAH DoLOFF, b. in Conway, N.H., May 20, 1789. Ho ni. AUgail Sherwin, h. Sept. 29, 1786. Thoy settled near Fitch Bay. Ho d. Nov. 19, 1852. CHILDREN. William, b. Sept. 13, 1819— ju. Betsey Larimer. Emily, b. Jan. 1, 1822 — m. Jeremiah Harris. Dennis B., b. Aug, 4, 1823 — m. Lucy Ann Olirrr. Adeline, b. Feb. 19, 1825. Angelina, b. Feb. 15, 1827. Hannah, b. Sept. 12, 1829— d. in 1854. Family of Abiter Richard. Abner Rickard, b. in Plymouth, Mass., in 1771. M. Lydia King, a native of the same town. They settled in the vicinity of Fitch Bay. He d. Dec. 12, 1856 ; she d. in 1855. children. LuciNDA, b. 1791 — m. Lebbcm Smith. 1 aj ■■'■§i i i:f i ; I lili 192 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Thomas, b. in 1793 — ra. Clarissa Ainsworth. Harvey, b. in 1795 — m. Patience Bta/ce. Jesse, b. in 1799 — m. Betsey Chase. Lyman, b. in 1801 — m. Polly Nilca. Sophia, b in 1805 — m. Alva Blodyett. Alva, b. in 1808 — m. Betsey Richardson. Lydia, b. in 1810 — d. young. Abner, b. Oct. IG, 1814— m. Sarah Pool. Simeon b. Oct. 6, 1816 — m. Almira JJunt. Abner Rickard, jun., b. Fob. lb", 1814 — m. S'ir>ih Pool. She -was b. Feb. 23, 1817. They settled near Fitch Bay. CHILDRKN. Theodore, b. Dec. 14, 1839. , Betsey, b. Nov. 5, 184?. Catherine, b. Sept. 28, 1844. Esther, b. Dec. 18, 1847. Family of Richard Cufford. The ancestors of this family were among the earliest of the Eng- lish colonists in America. The ortiiography is soinetimes changed, but all the families that write their name either Clefford, or Clifford have undoubtedly sprung from the same origin, and can trace their ancestry as far back as to the fair but ill-fated Rosamond (^^yfori of England. Richard Clcfford, the subject of this notice, was born in Strafibrd, Conn., I\Iay 19, 1793. April 4, 1820. m. Eleanor Shields, b. in Newbury, Vt., June 19, 1794. They were among the earliest settlers of Stanstcad, located near Fitch Bay. children. Matilda, b. Dec. 26, 1821 — m. Ohadiah Wilson. Albert, b. May 1, 1823 — x\\. Mary Lee. Jonas, b. April 11, 1824— d. April 13, 1843. Samus S., b. May 25, 1825— m. Sarah Davis. Ruby, b. Feb. 14, 1827— m. Chester Wilson. SuRECTY, b. June 19, 1828. The Amy Families. WiLLLiM Amy and his wife wore natives of Connecticut. They settled in Stanstead in 1800, at the place called by their name. Amy Corner. He early received the ap^xnutment of magistrate, THE MERRILL FAMILY. 19$ Pool. She of the Eng- Hometimes hor Cleford, gia, and can id Rosamond this notice, [4, 1820. m. They were Fitch Bay. licut. They Ihoir name, [magistrate, was a prominent freemason. He d. in 1847. Their children wero William, Grains, John, Andtnon who m. Olive ClefforJ, Sarah, Betsei/ &nd Fcnff. The children of Andctnon wero Sarah, whom. Joseph Ahhotl ; Jacob, whom. ^S'lrah Wade; and Joseph, who m Ann Deiccif. Family of Elijah Gecr. Elijah Geer, b. in Norwich, Vt., Feb. 23, 1786, m. Cynthia Jeweit. They settled in Stanrttead near the Lake Shore. She d. in 1831. He subsequently m. a 2nd wife. The children by the first marriage were Sarepta, b. Ji:lyl4, 1810, m. C. Bryant; Abel C, b.Fob. 9, 1812, m. Llaie B. jicmick ; Sarah b. in 1816, m. ai/r. Baldwin ; Ann J., b. in 1818, m. John Whidden ; Hannah, b. 1820, m. A. S. Dwetty ; Cynthia, b. in 1822, m. a jlir. Porter ; Caroline, b. in 1828, m. a Mr. Chaddock ; Luman, Lucinda, and Laura. 11 chil- dren by 2nd marriage. " Famih/ "f Luke Pvrry, Luke Perry married Irene Patrick. They settled in Stanstead in 1804. Ho d. Oct. 26, 1824. She d. in 1856. Their children wero William, m. Emily Caxs ; Emily, m. Charles Haines; Irene, Pa- trick, Maria, Mathews, Edwin, Hannah, Pluma, and Calvin. William Perry married Emily Cass. They sett.eil near Brown's Hill in Stanntoad. P CLEARINGS. native of Woare, N.H. Ho m. Si/Uia Wright, a native of the same state. They located oii No. 1, 9th Range of IIatIey,Mn 1799. This lot is the site of the present village of Ayer's Flat. For many years their trials and privation'' >vore pcvore, but they succeeded eventually in acr^uiring a largo property. lie d. in 1842 ; She d. in 1 860. Their children were J.>N'ana, m. A. Rexford; Willard* m. Mary Wells; Osgood, Betsey, m. Bela Langmade; Gardner, m. Matilda Lanphire; Carlton, m. Catherine Brown j Louisa, m. Ira "Wright, and Wilder, who m. Mary Hovey. Willi rd Aijcr. WiLLARP Aver, b. in Weare, N.H., Dec. 9, 1776. M. Betseij Cohurn, b. March 11, 1774. They settled on No. 28, 11th Range Stanstead in 1803. He d. Aug. 10, 1858 ; she d. Feb. 15, 1853. I a> ^« ; ^ ■ i PH if fB cniLnREN. Warren, b. Jan. 30, 1801 — m. LucirvlaBoijnton. » Miranda, b. May 28, 1802 — m. Nonh Glidden. Frederick, b. Nov. 7, 1803 — m. il/ary Eaton. Carlton Ayer. Carlton Ayer, b. July 17, 1811 — m. Catherine Brown, b. Dec. 29, 1811. They settled at Ayer's Flat, where Mr. Ayer has been variously employed in public affairs. CHILDREN. Helen M., b. Nov. 28, 1839— m. Stejjhen Davit. Edgar C, b. Sept. 26, 1842. Cordelia L., b. Jan. 1, 1845 — m. Charles G. Beckett. Homer, b. April 20, 1847. Family of Jonathan Foss. Jonathan Foss b. in Chester, N.H., December 20, 1780, m. Mar(jaret Skinner, who was b. in Wolton, Conn., in 1787. They settled on No. 23, 9th Range of Stanstead, in 1807. He d. in 1854. CHILD^N. Joseph, b. March 1, 1805— ra. Sarah A. Moore ; 2nd, Almira Hogers. Jonathan, b. May 21, 1807 — m. Anna Clark. FAMILY OF SIMEON COLE. 197 iho same 99. This For many succeed o in Jacob Bates ; Horace, m. Catherine Ilinman ; l^iincy, m. An ron Ilinman, Esq. ; Emory, m. Julia Daggett, and Jane, m. Martin Newcomb. Of these, Horace, only, settled in Canada. John Stewart, brother of Rufus, settled in Derby, but after some 20 years, removed to the South. liis children and their descendants reside mostly in the Southern States. Family of Horace Stewart, Esq. Horace Stewart was born in Derby, Vt., »S'o|ifcmber 25, 1804. lie married Catherine, dau. of Hon. Timothy Jlinman, b. October 26, 1806. They settled at, Boebo Plain, in 1826. In early life lie engaged in mercantile business, and was eminently successful. He wjis a careful financier, and riches seemed to flow into his hands almost spontaneously. Ho is now one of the wealthiest men in the county. Had ho been ambitious of public distinctions he could, probably, have attained to any position of honor ho might have wished, but ho wisely chose the enjoyments of homo and domestic life. To the interests of the village whore ho resides he has been a liberal contributor. ■ 5: i CHILDREN. Martha M., b. April 28, 1831— m. Carlos F. Hfiskell. He ■was for many years engaged in an extensive mercantile business at Rock Island, P.Q. Ho d. July 2, 1865. Rupus R., b. January 19, 1836 — m. Annie S. Brown. Is a suc- cessful business man, and bids fair to sustain a prominent position in the community. Harriet L., b. September 28, 1838— d. October 21, 1858. HoBL S., b, July 19, 1842— d. August 22, 1868. ^ I J 216 r ■ -_.-i FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Tht Steele Familiet. Tho first porKOTiB known in Anioricn hy this nnmo wore two- hrotliorH, Jnmos and Stephen Steele, who enii^'mtod from Eii^lnnd ftbout 1G40. They were both Con/^rogiitif>nnLMiiu.stoi'H of tho Puri- tan stamp. One settled in Tolland, aiiar, at Montj)olior, in 1820. IIIm ta«to for literary pursuits induced him to roliiK^ui.sh, measurably, tho duties of his profession, and for many yoard ho sustained tho editorial dej»artmont of dill'oront newspapers in Vermont, New York and Ohio. He is now living with his 3rd wife, in Ohio. Zadok, jun., b. in Eando]])h, Vt., Jan. 11, 1793. In 1822, m. Thrdd, dau. of Mr. Lemuel WriyJU, of Stanstead. They settled in Watertown, N.Y. Jamkh, 1). in Brookficld, Vt., Jan. 25, 1795. Studied law at the Guildhall, Vt., and was admitted to tho bar, in 1829. Commenced practice at Canaan, Vt., but subsequently returned to Guildhall, "where he continued a lucrative business until 1851, when, ft'omtho failure of his health, he retired. Ho d. Doc. G, 1857. EoswELL, b. in lirookfield, Vt, April 14, 1797. A successful mer- ■chant; was engaged in trade several years at Salina, X.Y. Ilcd. of cholera, Aug. 12,1834. Solomon, b. in Brookfiold, Vt., Aug. 20, 1799. Camo to Stan- stead with his parents in 1816. In 1832, ho m. Eliza, dau. oi Dr. JosepJt Whyte of Banff, Scotland. Ilis early years wore spent in teaching. From 183G to 1857, ho hold tho successive appoint- anents of commissioner for tho summary trial of small causes and magistrate. Ho was a practical farmer, and had brought his farm of 280 acres into a state of high cultivation, but in tho fall of 1856, his house, barns and out-buildings wore destroyed by flro. Ilosold out in 1857, and removed to Derby, Vt. His 3rd son is a graduate of tho Medical College of Philadelphia, and is a successful practi- tioner. SoPHRONiA, b. in Brookfield, Vt., April 13, 1802 — m. Harvey W. Carpenter, Esq. She d. in 1859 ; ho d. in 1849. Sanford, b. in Brookfiold, Vt., April 13, 1804. Settled upon tho fai'm adjoining that of his brother Solomon. Dec. 14, 1835, ho m. Mary, dau. of! Benjamin Hinman, Esq., of Derby, Vt. He d. Sept. 4, 1856. Benjamin II. Steele, his eldest son, graduated at Dart- mouth. Studied law, and became eminently distinguished in his profession, received tho appointment of Judge of the Orleans Coun- ty Court. He d. in 1872. Hiram, the second son, served as captain in the army of the late TT a: ll a 218 FORESTS AND CLEABINQS. H'l 7 I j .; , I tel! American Eebellion. Sanford Steele was a model farmer, a kind husband and father, and an exemplary christian. Hannah, t. iu Lrookfield, Vt., April 10, 1807 — m. Ilenry B. Perhim. She d. June 26, 1842. Family of Israel Williams, Israel Williams, b. August 27, 1760— m. Mary Collins, b. Septembers, 1767. They were natives of Guilford, Vt. ; came to Stanstead in 1809, and located on No. 3, 6th Eange, rear Glinea'' Corner. He d. in 1817 ; she d. in 1867. CniT.DREN. Daniel, b. November 5, 1794 — m. Sarah Wilson. Joel, b. December 17, 1796 — m. Almira Wilson. Mary, b. in 1799— d. in 1811. Joen, b. in 1801 — m. Miriam Abbey. Hannah, b. in 1803 — m. Charles Carpenter. Chester, b. in 1805 — m. Lucy Collins. Jefferson, b. in 1807 — m. Marie Starks. Warren, b. in 1809. Lyman, b. in 1811 — m, Julia Todd. Family of James Porter. James Porter, b, in Oxford, Conn., August 28, 1772 — m. Margaret Tilton, b. August 28, 1774, and settled in Stanstead near the Lake Shore, in 1800. He d. in 1860 ; she d. in 1852. CHILDREN. Frederick, b. September 29, 1795 — m. Anne Hamilton. Zachariah, b. July 22, 1797 — m. Mary Kingsbury. Ira, b. July 23, 1799— d. in 1811. Matilda, b. November 16, 1801 — m. Squire Wood. > William, b. February 16, 1804 — m. liuth Hunt. Jane, b. March 23, 1806— d. in 1811. Louisa, b. April 24, 1808 — m. Charles Gardner. . Pamela, b. March 17, 1810 — m. Harry House. Hannah, b. February 16, 1814. James, b. April 10, 1816— d. in 1820. Family of John Bragg. John Braqo, b. in Springfield, Vt., April 16, 1781 — m. Sall^ Oilman, b. in Northfiold, Vt., December 2, 1785. They resided in FAMILY OP CAPT. FAMUEL T. OILMAN. 219 Montreal about 8 years, and afterwanls settled in Stanstoad. Ho died in 1825. Phe subbeqnently married Jonathan Ma/joon. Chil- dren by her first mai'riago, Lucinda, who m. Ftands House ; Sarah, m. Andreto Budwelt ; Samuel G., m. Lorinda Beebe ; Joseph W., Mary Jane, m. Gardner Blount; end El'zabeth, who m. Joseph Frischl, Family of John Moir. John Moir, b. in 1796 — m. Mary Morrison, b. in 1795 They were natives of Scotland. She d. in 1829. In 1831, he m. Sophia Nicol, b. in Banff, Scotland, in 1807, They emigrated to Canada with three children of the previous marriage, two of whom died on their passage. Mr. M. and his family settled on No. 3, 5th Eange of Stanstead. CHILDREN BY FIRST MARRIAGE. "William, b. in 1823 — m. Jane Ball ; settled in Iowa. CHILDREN BY SECOND MARRIAGE Mary, b. March 15, 1832 — m. a Mr. Cleaveland; d. in 1856. John, b. May 25, 1835. George, b, April 12, 1837. David, b. July 18, 1842. Sophia, b. June 24, 1845. The Oilman Families. * We cannot find any authentic account of the early hintory of these families. They are of English extraction, and their ances- tors must have been among the early colonists of America, at* families of this name are scattered widely over the United States and Canada. Family of Copt. Samuel T. Gilman. Capt. Samfel T. Oilman m. Sally Ilurd. They were natives of Exeter, N.H. ; settled originally in NorUifield, Vt. ; removed t) Stanstead in 1804, and located on No. fi, 7th Range. He d. in 1840; shed, in 1855. Their children were Lucy, Betsey, Sallyr Polly, John, Nathaniel; and Samuel. Two children died in infancy. John, eldest son of Capt. S. T. Gilman, was born in Northtioldj Vt., September 23, 1791 — m. Lydia, dau. of John Gustin, Esq. II 220 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. They settled near Griffin Corner. He was a wealthy farmer, an influential man in the community ; received the appointment of Captain of Cavalry in 1837, and was in the service during the time of the Rebellion. He was one of the Directors of the Conn, and Pass. Eailroad. He d. in 1866. CHILDREN. Joiiv G., b. May 3, 1816; engaged in mercantile business at Hock Island several years. He d. October 29, 1850. Lucy, b. September 4, 1818 — d. in infancy. Mart Ann, b. May 27, 1821— m. Daniel W. Mack, Lydia, b. February 2, 1824— m. Charles Weston. D. in 1857. James K., b. October 24, 1828- m Cynthia, dau. of L. K. Benton, Esq. Sustains the office of Captain of Infantry ; is other- wise engaged in public affairs. Sarah H., b. December 27, 1830— m. Austin T. Foster, Esq. He i> extensively engaged in mercantile business. Nathaniel, o. June 7, 1833. Charlotte Ruth, b. February 5, 1836 — m. Benjamin F. Knight. Samuel, youngest son of S. T. Gil man, came with his parents tc otanstead in 1804, when a mere lad. lie married Fanny, dan, of Ah ij ah Mack. They settled at Becbe Plain. lie was for some time engaged in mercantile business, and otherwise employ- ed in public affairs, and during the time of the Rebellion served as Captain of Cavalry. ramily of Capt. EUphalet Bodwell, Sen. Eliphalet BoDWELL, SEN., b. in Methuon, Mass., Jul}' 21, 1707. Nov. 13, 1794— m. Betsey Cvrricr, h. in Unity, N.H., Sept. 30, 1773. Settled at Griffin Corner, 1800. Received the appointment of Captain of Militia in 1814. He d. Feb., 1847 ; she d. in 1871. children. Arvold, b. July 22, 1795— d. Feb. 19, 1798. Eliphalet, b. March 1, 1797 — m. Matilda, dau. of Col. C. Kil- horn. Hetset, b. Sept. 4, 1799 — m. Eltsha Gustin, Esq. Hannah, b. Feb. 10, 1802— m. Eoswell Vcrhack. Andrew, b. April 18,1804 — ra. 1st, ^h^A Gustin; 2nd, Sarah Bragg. lusinoss at FAMILY OP CALEB WHITE. 221 Horace, b. Feb. 1, 1809 — m. Luvany Made. Pamela, b. July 12, 1806 — m. Cejihis Gardner. Lorenzo, b. Juno 13, 1810— d. Dec. 19, 1820. Emeline, b. Dec. 2, 1813— d. Fob. 21, 1821. Wellington, b. July 31, 1816— m. 21 mj Ann (Mb. James Bodwell, Brother of Capt. Eliphalet Bodwell, son,, married Maria Glidden. They settled at the place now called Mack's Mills. He built a Grist Mill, sold to Ephraim Ho])ping and loft the country. Joah Bodwell^ Brother of Capt. Eliphalot Bodwell, son ^ married ILmnah Glidden. They settled at Grifflu Corner in 1801. IIo d. in 1843 ; she d. in 1860. Jo.seph, their youngest son, married Chestina Eollins. Family nf Capt. Eliphalet Bodwell^ jun. Capt. Eliphalet BoDAVELL, jrx., b. in Unit}', ]^. 11., March 1, 1797. April 23, 1822— m. Matilda, dau. of Col. Charles Kilborn, b. in Stanstead Nov. 1,1802. The}^ settled near " The Narrows." He has for many years sustained the office of Captain of Mili- tia. CHILDREN. Betsey E., b. March 20, 1823 — m. Anson Beche. Edward F. G., b. Dec. 2-i, 1824— m. Addia Pearsol. Julia Ann, b. June 10, 1828— d. Fob. 19, 18-17. Harriet C, b. July 8, 1830— m. W. C. Copp. Charles W., b. March 2, 1 834— d. March 25, 18G1. Mary E., b. Feb. 10, 1836— d. Jan. 10, 1841. Margaret E., b. Oct. 21, 1841- d. Oct. 29, 1864. Family of Caleb Wliite. Caleb White, b. in Sutton, Mass., in 1777 — m. Mai , ha Hen- derson. Settled on No. 9, 5th Eunge of Stanstead, in 1801, after- wards removed to Griffin Corner. Both decease J. P' ■■ rl CHILDREN. EoswELL, b. in 1800 — m. Emily Comatoch. Henry, b. in 1804 — \\\, Martha A, Lambkia. m a 222 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Mehitable, b. in 1806 — m. Onin Hunt. Erastus, b. in 1808 — m. Alary Comstock. Lucy H., b. in 1810 — m. Luther Verhack. Clarinda, b. in 1813 — m. 1st, Jefferson Boody ; 2nd, Stephen Com. stock. Nancy, b. in 1815 — ra. Henri/ Morrill. Philena, b. in 1819. Family of Dexter White. Dexter White was born in Sutton, Mcass., in 1785 — m. Mary Glidden, b. in Unity, N.H., April 27, 1788. Settled near Griffin Corner, and died in 1838. She aftorwaivls m. Jonathan Richardson. CHILDREN. Hosea, b. Jan. 3, 1807 — m Maria Morgan. Helen M., b. March 27, 1811 — m. Ilarry Comstock. Oswald, b. June 10, 1813 — m. Betsey Clute. Andrew, b. Doc. 16, 1815 — m. Emily Tilton. Mary Ann, b. Jan. 3, 1818 — m. JohnL. House, Esq. Eliza J., b. Feb. 16, 1829— d. in 1839. Family of Hosex '^hite. HosEA White married Grata Wright. They settled near Griffin Corner, in Stanstoa Nathaniel, b. March 5, 1786 — m. Miriam Tilton. Lois, b. Mai'ch 23, 1788 — m. Murrill Magoon. Thankful, b. Fob. 11, 1790 — m Samuel Collins. William, b. April 28, 1792 — m. Sarah Colby. He sustained the offices of deacon in the Congregational Church of Derby for many years. D. in 1867. FAMllY OF JOEL SMITH. 225 Benjamin, b. Aug. 20, 1794— (1. in 1815. Calvin, o. Sept. 20, HOG — m. Judith Small. KoswELL, b. April 19, 1799 — m. Hannah Bodxoell. Jeremiah, b. Feb. 18, 1801 — m.Damaris A/orey. Jehiel, b. May 26, 1804 — in. Betsey Morey, Luther, b. Oct. 1, 1808 — m. Lucy White. Family of Osmyn Smith. OsMYN Smith, b. in Unity, N.H., Aug. 19, 1806. April 8, 1834^ m. Sarah Magoon, b. in Stanstead, April 5, 1809. She d. Oct. 8, 1839. May 5, 1842, m. Martha J. .Magoon. She d. April 25, 1862. CHILDREN BY IsT MARRIAGE. Osmyn F., b. April 17, 1 835. Lewis N., b. June 18, 1838. Family of Luther Comstock. Luther Comstock, b. in Newport, JST.H., June 8, 1781 — m Celia Wilmoth, b. in Attleborough, Mass., Oct. 29, 1780. They settled in Stanstead in 1815, He d. in 1860; she d. 1862. children. WiLLARD, b. Nov. 15, 1804— d. Nov. 24, 1835. Harry, b. Sept. 30, 1806— m. Helen M. White. Martin, b. June 11, 1809 — has buried his 2nd wife. Stephen, b. Jan. 24, 1811 — m. Glarinda White. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 1, 1816 — m. D. W. Mack, Esq. Charles, b. Oct. 14, 1819 — m. Annis Peaclee. Mary, b. May 7, 1823— m. Erastus White. Family of Edward Worth. Edward "Worth, b. in Corinth, Vt., July 28, 1778 — m. Nancy Merrill. They settled on No. 3, 8th Range of Stanstead. His wife d. in 1855. In 1857, ho m. Isabel Merrill. She d. in 1862 ; he d. in 1868. 12 children, Nancy, Edward, Charles, Betsey, Harriet, George, Lewis, Galusha, Emily, Simon, Jacob, and Lydia. Family of Joel Smith. Joel Smith, b. in Winchendon, Mass., April 22, 1773 — ra. Polly Nourse, b. Dec. 10, 1779. Engaged in mercantile business for some m ,\: 224 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. time in Unity, N.H., -wlicre his wife d. In 1807, ho removed to Stanetoad and settled on No. 7, 9th I{an/:^o. In 1814 — m. Clarissx Carpenter, b. Aug. 10, 1790 ; d. April 25, 1857. Mr. Smith d. Aug. 15, 1867, aged, 94 years. CHILDREN BY IST MARRIAGE. PniLip N., b. Fob. 8, 1800— m. Ethelinda Mack. Joel, jun., b. May 29, 1S02 — m. Harriet Drew. Permelia, b. July 5, 1804— d. in 1812. OsMYN, b. Aug. 19, 1806 — m. "Sarah Magoon. CHILDREN BY 2nD MARRIAGE. !| Chauncey W., b. June 9, 1815. SoiiYLKH S., b. Jan. 1, 1819. Philip N. Smith. Philip N. Smith, b. Fob. 8, 1800— m. Ethelinda, dau. of Silas Mack. They settled at Smith's Mills. Their children v/ere Char- lotte, who m. Calvin Wilcox, jun. ; Deljihino, m. Wm. P. Mack ; and Polly N. Joel Smith, jun. Joel Smith, jun., b. in Unity, N.H., Maj- 29, 1802 — m. Jlarriet Brew, b. in Goshen, Vt., Oct., 11, 180G. She d. Nov. 11, 1845. July 14, 1847— m. Abigail Skinner. She d. Oct. 21, 1852. May 23, 1854— m. Fanny Parker. CHILDREN. , Joel E., b. Fob. 26, 1827. William D., b. May 2, 1829— d. Jan. 8, 1856. Ethelinda, b. July 20, 1831. i Schuyler, b. July, 1835. Harriet M., b. Oct. 1, 1843. Family of John Giistin, Jun. John Gustin, jun., b. in Lyme, Conn., Sept. 27, 1768 — m. Esther Wiy, b. Aug. 26, 1771. She d. April 14, 1837 ; he d. Nov. 26, 1841. children. Elisha, b. May 9, 1791. Lydia, b. June 11, 1793 — m. Capt. John Gilman. JfiSta FAMILY OF JOSIAH OUSTIN, JUN. 225 Leonard, b. Oct. 16, 179G— d. Doc. 19, 1864. Etiielinda, b. Sept. 2, 1798— cl. Jan. 20, 1820. Polly, b. Oct. 5, 1800 — m. Franklin Mncl\ Esq, Ruth, b. March 9, 1809 — m. Andrew Bodwell. Esther, b. Juno 11, 1810 — m. Willard Millnr ; 2nd, John Taylor. Elisiia Gustin, b.. May 9, 1791 — m. Betsey Bodwell. j IIo |d. March 28, 18G8. CHILDREN. Chrlstopher 0., b. July 26, 1819 — was appointod Magistrate in 1864. Emeline, b. Fob. 23, 1821— d. Sept. 12, 1822. Eliphalet B., b. Juno 9, 1826 — m. Mary Bean. Etuelinda, (adopted,) b. April 11, 1834. n 3^> il Family of Josiah Gustin. JosiAH GcsTiN, b. in Lyme, Conn., in 1749 — m. Margaret Ward- ner, a native of New iTork. They settled originally in Marlow, N.H. In 1806, located on No. 17, 6th Eango of Stanstoad. Ho d. in 1810. She survived hinn many j-ears, and died at tho advanced age of 97 years. Thoir children wero Samuel, Philip, Josiah, Aaron, Levi, Catherine, Lydia, Margaret, Mary, and Sarah. Those all married and had families. Some of their descendants settled in Stanstoad. Family of Josiah Gustin, jun. JosiAn Gustin, jun., b. in Marlow, N.II., April 25, 1788. March 31, 1814, m. Esther Kimpton, b. June 17, 1796. Thoy settled in tho vicinity of Fitch Bay. He sustained tho office of Major of Militia. CHILDREN. Lorian, b. June 29, 1817 — m. Abigail Wood. Abigail, b. May 31, 1819 — m. John Brown. Josiah, b. Oct. 22, 1821— m. Lucy CUfford. Norman, b. March 22, 1829— m. Mary Cathy. William, b. July 18, 1832 — m. Caroline Buzzell. John, b. July 27, 1834 — m. Phedora Gage. Esther, b. March 14, 1837 — m. Gilbert Blake. 226 F0BI9TS AND 0LBARINO8. Family of Aaron Gust in. Aaron Gustin, b. in Marlow, N. II., April 5, 1793— m. Miriam' Flanders, b. in ClielHca, Vt., Nov. 9, 1799. Tlioy settled in the vicinity ox" Fitch Bay, in 180G. CHILDREN. Lyman, b. March 15, 1818 — m. Mary Brown. Laura, b. Oct. 22, 1819 — in. Samuel uWx. Emily, b. Feb. 7, 1822 — m. John Iluckim. Levi, b. April 10, 1821 — m. Sarah Small. John, b. April 12, 182G — in. Emily Walker. Amo8, b. March G, 1828 — m. Harriet liohinson. Marshall, b. March 7, 1834 — m. Mary Ann Osman. Semantha, b. Sept. 6, 1836 — m. Ephraim Hanson. Mary, b. July 22, 1838-d. June 8, 1853. Lavinia, b. Fob 15, 1841. Julia Ann, b. Oct. 3, 1845. Two other children died young. Family of Ah ij ah Mack. Arijaii Mack, b. in Lyme, Conn., Jan. 7, 17G9— m. Lurany Ckis- tin, b. Sept. 23, 1770. They were among the pioneers of the Mar- low settlement in 1801. CHILDREN. PnERR, h. Oct. 18, 1788— m. Peter Eoice. Clarissa, b. May 17, 1791— d. March 17, 1813. Sebre, b. Nov. 13, 1792— d. Aug. 9, 1799. WiLLARD, b. Nov. 4, 1794— d. Oct. 9, 1822. Fanny, b. Aug. 18, 1796 — m. Capt. Samuel Oilman. Sebre, 2nd, b. May 4, 1798 — m. JVancy Wright. Lydia, b. April 20, 1801 — m. Harlow Drew. ZopHAR, b. Mai'ch 17, 1803 — m. Betsei/ Mansur. Abltaii, b. March 17, 1805— d. Dec. 8, 1808. Lucretia, b. May 26, 1807 — m. Calvin Verhack. Lurany, b.Feb. 22, 1809.— m. Horace Bodwell. One child died young. Family of Silas Mack. Silas Mack, b. in Marlow, N.H., Sept 8, 1778. Jan. 7, 1802— FAMILY OP FRANKLIN MACK. 227 111. Ethclinda Way, b. in Lyme, Conn., Aug. 2, 1780. Tlioy settled on No. 9, 7th Rnngo of Stanstoad, in 181G. Slio d. July 10, 1848. llo d. May 13, 1853. CHILDREN. i; vi V ill Charlotte, b. Jan. 9, 1803 — ni. Asa Mj),jun. Moses Copp, jun., b. in 1794 — m. Mary Oliver, b. in 1798. Ti'ieir children wore Cynthia, Willi.ira, Richard, Sewoll, who m. Susa.ina Williamson ; Turton, and Louisa, who m. Jeremiah Morrill. «| r -* i I V. 234 m FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Family of George F. Copp. George F. Copp, the Jlrst child born in Stanstoad, was b. in 1197, m. Ini, Betsey licxford; 2n(i, Susan Burr. Thecliildren by tlie 2nd marriago were Stillman, Charlotte, Lucinda, Maria, and Edwin. Family of Gapt. Moses W. Copp. Capt. Moses W. Copp, b. in Stanstoad in 1809 — m. Susan Remich. Slic d. in 18il. In 1812, m. Emeline Locke. Mr. Copp was engaged in mercantile business for many years, and carried on an extensive machine factory at Magog Outlet ; was variously employed in public altaii-s. CHILDREN BY IST MARRIAGE. Florence, who m. A. M. Bullock ; Ernest, who d. in 18C7. CHILDREN BY 2nD MARRIAGE. JosnuA W., b. June G, 1843. KioirARD J., b. March 4, 1845. Emeline L., b. July 1, 1847. Charles F., b. May 24, 1853. WiLLARD W., b. Jan. 15, 1856. Ella J., b. March 22, 18G1. 1 child d. young. Family of Richard Packard. EioHAui) Packard, b. in Providence, ILL, April 7, 1765. March 29, 1787, m. Sally Coats, a native of the same town. Tho}' settled on No. 27, 2nd Range at Georgeville, in 1798. Ho was a promi- nent member of the Methodist Church. Was the fir-t class leader appointed in the town. He d. in 1840 ; she d. in 1854. ^ CHILDREN. John A., b. March 27, 1738 — m. Miriam Bullock. lie was for many years a local Methodist preacher. Sally, b. Oct. 8, 1789 — m. Lent H. Perkins. Mary, b. Dec. 4, 1791 — m. Wm. Bullock, Jun. Mercy, b. Dec. 8, 1793— m. Whiting Rexford. \iKi^.fA i ^ ' *iuvii\ w iMmm a "^ FAMILY OF SAMTTEL S. KENDALL, M.D. 235 Laura, b. July 13, ITgY— m. Samuel Dolof. Daniel, b. July 22, 1799— m. Mary Moore. Moses, b. May 24, 1802— m. 1st, Rlwda A. Lilly ; 1m\, JIarritt Reynolds. Artemisia, b. in Jan., 1804 — m. Pelctiah Morrill. IIollis, b. Sopt. 16, 1806— m. l^i, Mary Copp ; 2n(l, Mary Geer. CnESTER B., b. Aug. 2, 1808 — m. Anna Copp. Erastus, b. April i, 1810 — m. Liidmla R. Russell. Wales E., b. Aug. 9, 1812 — m. Almira Milligan. Family of Samuel S. Kendall, M.D. Samuel S. Kendall, b. in Windsor, Vt., Jan. 14, 1799. Came to Derby, Vt., with the family in 1810. Studied medicine sucees- sivoly with Drs. M. F.Colby and F. W. Adams. Received diplomas from the Medical Departments of Vermont and Dartmouth Uni- versities. Commenced pi-actico at Coventry, Vt., but subsequently removed to Georgeville, The character of Dr. Kendall was one of peculiar interest. With the most unassuming but sincere piety were combined all the qua- lities which constitute the real gentleman. His medical attain- ments were of the very first order, and he ranked high in his pro- fession. His career though short was eminently useful, and ho will bo long remembered by many in Coventry and Geoi-gcvillc. In 1825, he m. Emily, dau. of ^. Colby, of Derby, Vt. She d. April 13, 1843. Sept. 17, 1843— m. Sirah Abigail, dau. of Dr. /■*. Redjicld, of Coventry, Vt. Dr. Kendall d. Fob. 4, 1854. children ry 1st marriage. Samuel C, b. March 23, 1827. Laura C, b Sept. 29, 1829. Emily, b. June 24, 1832— d. Jan. 31, 1838. Sarah L., b. March 15, 1835— d. May 14, 1856. Katiierine W., b. Sept. 13, 1837— d. March 28, 1842. Nathaniel, T., b. Oct. 19, 1841. children by 2nd 3LARRIAGE. Fletcher R., b. July 13, 1844. Hannah P., b. May 31, 1846. PeleqR., b. Nov. 24, 1848. m . I 236 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Family of Timothy K. Hill. Timothy K. Hill, b. in Brookfiold, Mass., March 19, 1780. Camo to Stanstoad in 1806. In 1808— m. Kezia Welch. They settled on No. 27, 3rd Range, near Georgevillo. He d. Feb. 5, 1871. CHILDREN. Thomas K., b. April 18, 1810 — m. Dulcina Knccland. AucuELAus W., b. June 11, 1813 — m. Lucia Curtis. nV^ Mary, b. June 15, 1816— d. in 1834. Susan B., b. Nov. 4, 1819. Betme-y a., b. Oct. 3, 1822— m. J. B. Osgood. Anna M., b. Oct. 11, 1825— d. in 1842. Sarah A., b. March 1, 1828 — m. Horace S. Ligalls. Richard C, b. March 8, 1831 — m. Sarah J. Welch. DrrLoiNA, b. Feb. 25, 1836. Two children died young. Josqih Foord, M.D. • We are not able to trace the origin and liistory of Dr. Foord. Ho was a well educated and successful physician. Had an extensive practice in Georgeville and the surrounding neighborhoods for years. Nelson Cheney, M.D. Was born in Barton, April 17, 1830. His early opportunities had been limited to the Common Schools of the town, but he acquired a good English education, and was for some years engaged in teaching. Having aprodiioction for the profession of rucdicino, he pursued Iiis preparatory studios under the instructions of Dr. J. B. Mastee, of Barton, Vt.,inn)roving his leisure time while engaged in teaching. In 1859, he received his diploma from tlio Physico- Medical College of Medicine and Surgery at Cincinnati, Ohio. He commenced practice in Glover, Vt., afterwards removal to George- ville, and subsequently to Beebo Plain. Family of William Bullock, Esq. William Bullock, Esq., was born in Guilford, Vt., in 1770— m. Artemisia Wcllman. They settled on Nos. 27 and 28, 2nd Range of Stanstead, near Georgeville, in 1801. Being among the very ear- liest settlers, they experienced the fortunes that attended the labor FAMILY OP CHAUNOKT BULLOCK. 237 of our fiithors in making for themselves homos in the wilder- ness. He early took an active part in the manaijemont of public affairs, having received a magistrate's commission and other ofHcos of ti'ust from the Provincial Govcrnmcn*. With hardly an exception, his family liavo all been active and use- ful members of the community. Tie d. in 1828. Ilis wife d. in i83G. Their children were WiUiam, Miriam, Bid, Thaddcm, Chmincey, Rcctina, Samuel, Jesse, Artemisia, Increase, Noble, and Harriet . These all married and had families, and their descen- dants are widely scattered over Canada and the United States. The progenitors of William Bullock, the subject of this notice, can be distinctly traced back to the time of the Norman Con- quest in 1066, and some 300 years before the time of the intro- duction of surnames into England. We find the name and coat of arms of the family in English Heraldry. The insignia upon the shield are Three Bulls' Heads, and above the shield, a crest of five battle axes with the motto, " nil conseire sihi. " In 1635, three brothers, Henry, Edward, and Richard Bullock, emigrated from England and settled in Salem, Mam. Richard Bullock removed to Rehoboth, Mass., in 1G47, and from him, William Bullock was a descendant in the fifth generation. Family of Chauncey Bnlloek, Esq. CiiAUNCEY Bullock,, b. in Guilford, Vt., Sept. 21, 1796. Com- ' menccd mercantile business in Georgeville in 1817, and continued for several years. Was the first postmaster appointed at George- ville; was actively emj)]oycd in public atVairs, having held several offices of high responsil)ilit3' and trust; his last appointment wixs Collector of Customs for the Port of Stanstead. In 181 S, ho m. Betsey Ives — she d. April 8, 1841. In 1842, he m. Mary Ives, who d. Fob. 16, 1843. In 1844, he m. Jerusha Ives ; she d. May 28, 1861. In 1862, he m. Annis Abbott, widow of Noble Bullock. His family were members of the AVesloyan Church. lied, in 1870. CHILDREN BY IST MARRIAGE. Clarissa, b. March 17, 1819 — m. Hon. Amasa T. Mcrriman. Emily, b. Doc. 18, 1823— d. May 14, 1846. Betsey L., b. March 11, 1825— d. Nov. 17, 1834. Chauncey H., b. Jan. 18, 1829— d. Aug. 24, 1848. Helen A., b. Dec. 7, 1831 — m. Isaac Butters. She d. Dec. 2, . 1858. 1 1 i\\ ? ■ i t jM 'i ^■* -J < .;B ,| f ' f ;jjM i ftf i III >i ''m 't< 11 1 ! 1 i «, ;i 1 1 i i IIB i lis iti IM ii 238 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. William E., h. Oct. 25, 183G. An Advocate in Montreal. Mary L., b. April 29, 184G— d. young. ONE CHILD BY 2ND MARRIAGE. Mary Ives, b. Jan. 28, 1843. Family of Increase Bullock, Esq, Increase IkiLLocK, b. in Slanstead, Oct. 22, 1808. Feb. 16, 1830, m. Harriet Cross, b. in Sutton, P.Q., Jan. 17, 1809; ,slie d. April 20, 1858. July 11, 18G0, he m. Mary. lane Bryant, b. July 12, 1835. Mr. Bullock early received the appointment of magistrate ; has hold important and responsible offices in the town and county, and been extensively employed in public atTairs. children by IsT marriage. Alfred M., b. Jan 6, 1831 — m. Florence Cojyp. Edwin C, b. Jan. 30, 1836 — m. Arvilla Austin. Charles C, b. July 17, 1837 — m. Betsey Burtiham. Hazen J., b. Jan. 30, 1841. Don Albert, b. Sept. 22, 1848. children by 2nd marriage. Clara E., b. June 24, 1861. Georgiana, b. Oct. 5, 18G4. Family of Nolle BxdlocTc. Noble Bullock, b. in Stanstead, Jan. 6, 1810 — m. Annis Alhott, b. May 12, 1812. They settled at Magog, and afterwards removed to Georgeville. Ho d. Oct. 29, 1858. She afterwards m. Chauncey Bullock, Esq. ' children. Annis A. W., b. Jan. 22, 1831— m. Wesley Blake. Talbot J., b. Oct. 15, 1832. Noble T., b. Aug. 14, 1834— d. Fob. 22, 1836. Augustus F., b. June 14, 1837. FK.VNCIS F., b. Sept. 24, 1839. - Family of William Bullock, jun, William Bullock, jun., b. Oct. 17, 1791. Nov. 10, 1811, m. Mary Packard, b, Nov. 8, 1791. They settled in the vicinity of FAMILY OP EZRA B. RinER. 239 An real. Feb. 16, )9 ; she d. b. July 12, a^istrato ; id county. HIS ALhotty removed hauncoy 1811, m. Icinity of Goorgoville. She d. Oct. 11, 1834. Aug, 5, 1835, ho m. Roxana Kcnaston. lie d. June 21, 1849. She d. in Juno, 1851. CUILDREN BY IsT MARRIAGE. Sarah, b. July 2, 1812— m. Jesse WiUvy. Betsey, b. Nov. 22, 1813— d. July 8, 182G. CiiAUNCEY, b. Nov. 5, 1815— d. Nov. 15, 1821. William, b. Sept. 1, 1817 — m. a Miss Brake, Alanson G., b. Jan. 5, 1822— d. March 22, 1844. Joseph F., b. Doc. 12, 182G. Ira, b. Oct. 8, 1829. Four children died young. CHILDREN BY 2nD 3IARRIA0E. Sealy, b. May 4, 1837. James J., b. Sept. 25, 1839. Mary R, b. Jan. 13, 1844. FamUy of Ezra B. Rider. Ezra B. Eider, b. Juno 10, 1798 — m. Fanny Chandler, b. March 3, 1801. She d. March 19, 1843. lie afterwards m. Dorothy A, Lee. She was b. Jan. 4, 1824. He died Nov. 1, 18G2. children by IsT marriage. Carlos A., b. April G, 1820 — m. Emily Foss. Benjamin F., b. Aug. 10, 1821. Sarah D. F., b. Oct. 29, 1822— d. Sept. 12, 1823. Wellington, b. Fob. 5, 1826. Sarah B., b. March 3, 1824— d. Aug. 4, 1826. Cynthia W., b. May 29, 1827— m. George Chase. GusTAvus A., b. Nov. 4, 1831 — m. Betsey Lee. Ezra B., b. Sept. 13, 1842. children by 2nd marriage. Timothy B., b. Jan. 8, 1848 — m. Mary L. Shaw. Hamilton M., b. Doc. 14, 1850. Helen D., b. Aug. 25, 1857. Dora A., b. May 4, 1863. B I iil« 240 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Tlie Mag'jon Familie*. Those families are of Scotch extraction — wore oraigrauta from Ncwhampshiro. Family of Jonathan Magoon. Jonathan Maqoon, b. in Exeter, N. IT. — m. Betsey Smith. Thoy came to StanBtoad in 179(!, settled on No, 1, 4th llaiifjc, in 1816, removed to Magoon Point. He died in 1820, .she d. in 1857. Their children wore Jonathan, Betsey, Simeon, John, Daniel, Jeremiah, David and Polly. Jonathan Magoon, jun., born in Exeter, N.II., April 1(1, 1786, — m. Prudence Abbott, b. April 8, 1786. She d. September 30, 1836. lie afterwardH m. Sally Gilman, widow of John Hragg. His re.sidence was the Point first taken up by Caplos and Abels. CHILDREN. Fanny, t». Feb. 8, 1806— m. Hiram Lilly. WiLLARD, b. May 7, 1809 — m. Adeline Blake, Wilder, b. May 20, 1811 — m. Electa Blake. Hannah, b. April 6, 1813 — m. Harrison Smith. Aurelia, b. Feb. 20, 1815 — m. Nason Peaslee. Erastl\s, b. Jmie 5, 1817 — m. Mary Miller. Charles, b. Feb. 28, 1820 — m. Caroline Miller. Riley, b. Feb. 20, 1822— m. Lydia Smith. Levi, b. July 19, 1824— m. Bid Blake. Asa, b. Sept. 25, 1826— m. Eliza Synith. Hiram, b. March 3, 1829 — m. Betsey Blake. Family of Alexander Magoon. Alexander Magoon married Jemima Loavitt, she d. in 1804. He afterwards m. Hannah Hall. Children, James. Dudley, Alexan- der, Joseph and Sally. Dudley Magoon married Nancy Smith. They settled on No. 3, 4th Range, in 1800. Children, Dudley, lioxana, and Hannah. Simeon Magoon married Martha Briggs. They wore among tho settlers of Magoon Point. Children, Simeon, Roxana, and Sophro- nia. FAMILY OP DKA. JOON OUHISTIE. 241 uts from ith. Thoy , in 1816, 57. Thoir forcmuih, in, 178G, iiIku- 30, 'iigg. Hia 3l8. ?04. He LVloxan- |i No. 3, ih. mg the Sophro- John Mngoon married Electa Beeb". Chililron, Ezra, Stewart, Orrin, Pliiinmor, llhoda, and Jesse. Daniel Mngoon married Melita Briggs. Children, Guilford, Eot- Boy, Hannali, and Plummer. David Mngoon married Hannah Elliott. Cliildrcn, John, Dennis, Chester, and George. MouuiKL MAdooN married Lois, daughter of Philip Vcrhack. They settled in Stanstead about 1806. « CUILDllEN. JosEril F., h. May 2, 1807 — m. Elcnnora JTendersun. Sally, b. April 5, 1809 — m. Omtujn Smith. WlLLL\M v., b. Aug. 24, 1813 — m. Sarah A. Crooker. Dorothy, b. Fob. 18, 1816 — m. Simeon Fletcher. Maktha, b. Fob. 16, 1818 — m. Osmyn Smith. His 2d wife. Sho d. April 25, 1862. Louisa, b. Aug. 18, 1822— m. Bartlett Bryant. Family of Dca. John Christie. Dea. John Christie, b. Nov. 22, 1795, married Magdalen Lumsden, b. May 26, 1703. They were natives of Bunllsliire, Scotland, where thoy originally settled. Tlicy emigrated to Ame- rica in 1830, and after residing several years in Derby, Yt., removed, and settled at Mngoon Poijit. Mr. Christie was killed in the summer of 1864, in attempting to secure an inturintcd bull. A further account of him will be found in connection with that of the Congregational Church of Stanstead. CniLDREN. Alexander, b. Dec. 19, 1S21— d. Feb. 3, 1865. Catherine, b. Feb. 28, 1823 — m. Robert 11. Trumbull. John G., b. Oct., 1, 1824 — m. Emma Drew. RoBiNA, b. Aug. 5, 1828. Anna G., b. June 22, 1830 — m. Adams W. Borjnton. Penelope, b. Sept. 29, 1832 — m. Henry Rocddi Maroarbt D., b. Nov. 8, 1834, d. Sept. 4, 1859. Geokoe, b. July 14, 1836— d. Sept. 4, 1839. B 1 1 1,1 1 •'. 1 ! 242 FORESTS AND CLEARH^QS. Family of Jivmes Gcddes. James CJkdpks married Kah'nm Lunmleit. Thoy '.vere iialivos of BantlVihiro, Hcollimd. They wore of tlio miinbor who followed the Rov. Joseph Gibb, in 18;U. They HOttlod aour GUuoh' Corner. Both doeoaHod. 4 children : Cathorino, who m. James Fruser, Mag- dalen, llobina, and James. Famih/ of John Budenoch. John JJadenocii, a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Hcttlod in Stanstead in 1832. 4 children: Andrew, James, Margaret, and Mary Jane. Family of James Frater. 3A.WL9 Fraseu and his wife, Joanotto Frasor, were nativ^os of Inverness, Scothuid. They came to Stanatoad in 1831, and located near Beebe Plain. He d. Oct. 14, 1846, aged 6; she d. March 9, 18GI, aged 75. CriILDUEN. Georob, b. March 15, 1822— d. April 11, 1838. James, b. Sept. 23, 1823. John, b. June 20, 1820, entered the Congi'ogatio.ial College at Toronto, Ont., in 1847, and, after completing the requi od course of study, was ordained pastor of the Congregational Church in Brockvillo, Ont., in 1850; ho removed to Derby, Vt., and supplied the Congregational Church of that place for several years. In 1859, ho married Ruth M., dau. of Col. L. B. Child, lie was for some time a missionary in Australia. Is now preaching with much acceptance and usefulness in Montreal. Family of John Fraser. John Fraser, b. in Inverness, Scotland, in 1774, m. Isabella Forbes, b. in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 178G. Tliey settled near Beebe Plain in 1831. Ho died in 1856. children. AoNES, h. May 19, 180G— m. Timothy Winn. Wi:.liam, b. Feb. 4, 1808— d. in Scotland FAMILY OP DONALD SIMPSON. 243 John, h. Sept. 20, 1810 — ni. hnl»llt HI/rrrH, n imtivo of London, En;^'., whuro Mr. F. wuh Ibr wonio tinio on^ii^cd in I'lii^inosH as u morcliant tailor. Thoy camo to Staristoad in 1857, and aubso- quontly removed to Montreal. Jane, h. July <;, 1813— d. in 1834. James, b. July 17, 1822— m. Catherine Qeddes. Family of John Larimer. John Lorimer, b. Feb. 5, 1779— ni. hithelln Brodir, b. May 25, 1795. Natives of Scotland, wbero, for many years, ho wa.s engaged in mercantile businehs. They came with their family to Canada in 1830, and settled at Bcebo Plain. He d. Feb. 27, 1841 ; she d. in 18G9. CHILDREN. John, b. A g. 28, 1817 — m. Hcnvintha, dau of W. Frost, Esq. William, b. Jan. 12, 1819 — m. Somh, dau. of L. Martin, Esq. James B., b. Ma}- 30, 1820— m. JIary C\, dau. of 0. Monro. Alexander, b. Oct. 20, 1821 — m. Ruth ILtlnfs. He is pastor of a lar^fo and flourishing liaptist Church in Toronto, Ont. Mary Ann, b. Aug. 10, 1826 — m. Rev. Joseph Chindler. Isabella, b. May 1, 1828 — m. Lyman Martin. Betsey, b. Juno 1, 1831 — ra. Williavi Dohff. . Jo.sEi'ii, b. Feb. 4, 1833 — m. Almira Hale. He is pastor of the Baptist Churcli in Derby, Vt. Peter, b. Oct. 22, 1835 — m. Mary Morrison. Janet, b. Oct. 25, 183G — m. R(v. James Jlai/. Mr. Ilay was pas- tor of the Congregational Church of Stunstead two years. Was a missionary in Van Dioman's Land for several years. Benjamin, b. Oct. 23, 1838 — m. Lucretia Holmes. She d. in 1872. In 1874, m. Ella Cummings. ■ Family of Donald Sim])S07i. Donald Simpson, b. Nov. 20, 1795. In 1831, m. Ellen Rca. They were natives of Eoss-shire, Scotland, — emigrated to Canada in 1832, and settled near Beebo Plain. I lit I t • i children. James, b. Jan. 4, 1832. Alexander, b. Feb. 14, 1833. 244 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Daniel, b. Oct. 18, 1840. Family of Colin Monro, Colin Monro, b. Sept. 2, 1789— m. Isabella Wtbttcr, b. March 3, 17U4. Tlioy worn nativoH of KajiUHhiro, Scotlatnl. Sho d. in Ma}', 1824. May 20, 1827, ho m. Jennet Mustard. Tlioy onii^mtod to StaiiHtcad in 1830, and Hottled on part of No. 1, Gthllango. Jonuot, hiH 2nd wife, d. Aug. 26, 1864. CHILDREN IIY IST MARRIAGE. Joseph, b. Oct. 30, 1819— m. Mary F. Packard; Ihahkli-a, b. May 20, 1821 — in. James Grant. John and (i-'^dROK W,, twins, b. May 10, 1823. John m. Jessie, Davidson ; Goorgo W. ni. Emcline Packard. CHILDREN BV 2nd MARRIAGE. Alexander, 1». March 28, 1828 — m. Sarah A. Adams. Mary 1'., b. .Jan. 12, IHiiO — xn. James Ji. Lor hner, David G., b. Juno 10, 1832— d. Juno 5, 1857. Family of George Monro. Georoe Monro, b. July 20, 1802 — m. Christina Yarrow, b. Juno 22,1812. They woro natives of Scothind. Camo to S tans toad in 1832, and BOttlud near tho Lalto Siioro. Ho d. Sept. 19, 1805.« CHILDREN. John, b. July 16, 1833 — m. Kate Simonds. William A., b.. May 14, 1837. GE(>R(iK J., b. Oct., 16, 1839— m. J. M. Vanriper. James A., b. Jan. 2, 1842. Mary A., b. July 30, 1844. Charles A., b. April 20, 1840— d. April 20, 1851. Emma A., b. Nov, 9, 1853. Fam ! ly of Alexander Brodie, •• Alexander Brodie, b. Oct. 20, 1788 — m. Janet Coull, b. July 15, 1789. They were natives of Banttshire, Scotland, and settled near tJio Lake Shore in Stanstead in 1832. CHILDREN. James, b. May 13, 1816 — m. Mary Farnham. Janet, b. Aug. 27, 1817 — m. John Webb. FAMILY OF BABACU BURPEE. 245 Elizabeth, b. May 22, 1819 — m. Jamet French. Alexander, b. Sopt. 11, 1823— d. Sept. 10, 1847. Margaret, b. July 25, 1825-— m. A. B. Cleary. George, b. March 20, 18?7 — m. Caroline Beebe. William, b. Nov. 8, 1828. John, b. Doc. 29, 1830. Mary, b. Sopt. 14, 1832 David, b. Sopt. 19, 1834. Family of Jamea Glinet. James Glines, b. in Canterbury, N.H., m. Mary Dow, b. in Methucn, Mass. In 1805, thoy settled at the place that boars their name, Glines' Corner. lie d. Jan. 11, 1843. She d. Feb. 19, 1845. children. Mary, b. in Aug., 1791 — ra. T. S. Bangt. Nancy, b. Juno 20, 1793 — m. Greeley Dow. Hannah, b. July 10, 1795 — m. Zebulon Hunt. SA3IUEL, b. in 1797— d. in 1812. Stephen, b. in 1799 — m. Sarah Sinclair. LonsA, b. in 1803— d. in 1820. Moses, b. Aug. 14, 1806— m. Emily Abbott. Iba, b.inl811— d. in 1813. Moses Glinet, M.D., Son 0." James Glines, was b. in Stanstcad, Aug. 14,1806, He studied medicine under the supervision of M. F. Colby, M.D., in Stanstead. In 1838, ho spent some months in the Marine Hos- pital at Quebec, and after examination was admitted as a licentiate. He was afterwards elected a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and subsequently elected one of the Gov- ernors of the same College, and received his honorary diploma. In the meantime, he spent several months at the University of Now York. Dr. Glines stood deservedly high in his profession. He had acquired an extensive and lucrative practice in Compton and the neighboring towns, but was cut down in the prime of lifo and usefulness. He d. in 1863. Family of Barach Burpee, Barach Burpee, b. in Sterling, Mass., July 4, 1797t Came to Stanstead in 1819. Aug. 4, 1823, m. Fhihia Wright. They settled w 246 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. "!? in tho vicinity of the Lake Shore. She d. Feb. 6, 1825. Feb. 6, 182C, lio m. Lucinda Roycc. One child living, William M., b. May 16, 1838 — ra. Lucinda Collins. Family of Ellson Fowler. Ellison Fowler in. Betsey Gilmav. They settled in Stanstead, in 1806. Ho d. in 1840." She afterwards m. David Aloe, Esq., of Sherbi'ooko, P.Q. Both deceased. 3 children by Ist marriage, John, Elisabeth, who m. John Kimpton, and Lucy who m. SewvU Mbe. Family of Capt. Henry Blake. Capt. Henry Blake was b. Epping, X.H., in 1764 — m. Ah^'jail Tilton, h. in the same place in 1765. They resided iji Sanbornton, N.II., until 1806, when they came to Stanstead and settlf^don No. 23, 2nd Range. lied, in 1848 ; she d. in 1846. Their cliildren were Abraham, Mary, Dolly, Ilendrick, Betse}', Noble, and Hannah. . Abraham Blake. Abraham Blake, son of Capt. Henry Blake, was b. in Sanborn- ton, N.IL, in 1787. Ho m. Biel, dau. of William Bitllock, Esq., of Georgeville. Received the appointment of Captain of Militia, about 1835. Biel, his wife, d. in 1843. Family of David Harvey, i DaVID Harvey, b. in Dracut, Mass., in 1757— m. Ahiyail Elliott, b. in Portsmouth, N.H., in 1770. They settled on No. 9, 3rd Eango upon the Lake Shore in Stanstead, in 1805. He d. in Aug., 1830 She d. in April, 1853. Their children were Lavinia, Samuel, William, Asa, and Sabri- na. ' • • ' ; ■"•'• '■•■■ HATLEY AND MAGOG. '; ' The Hovvy Family, Wo have no authentic account of the origin of this family. Tra- dition says that their ancestors emigrated from England and were among the early colonists of Connecticut. ' . m :/ ^ Us fA 1.0 I.I IM IIM 1112,5 IIIIIM IIM 2.2 12.0 1.8 1.25 i.4 1.6 >■« 6" ► "/ & m /w 'W e. <*i VI /. y o / Photographic Sciences Corporation ^^ ^^ V s ■" /* ^ w w^ ^*^ Q^ f^ A Yi 258 hi \ M I I t FORESTS AND CLEARII^GS. CHILDREN. HoLLis J., b. Feb. 24, 1838. Ajianda M., b. Feb. 19, 1840-d. Aug. 24, 1846. Olive M., b. March 14, 1846. Sanford C, b. Nov. 5, 1848. Gilbert P., b. Jan. 16, 1851. Ida W., twin, b. Juno 26, 1856— d. Oct. 14, 1856. Ada F., twin, b. June 26, 1856. Edward Hitchcock, b. in August, 1806 — m. MehitahU Kezar. Their children were Caroline, whom. Roscoe Woodward; Lois, who m. Wright Hovey ; Melissa, and Teresa. Sumner Hitchcock, b. April 27, 1809 — '.n. Prudence Barber, h. March 23, 1813. They settled in West Hatley. children. Angeline, b. May 23, 1834 — m. William Uttcn. PoRTusH., b. Juno 22, 1841. Mary A., b. Sept. 19, 1852. Family of Ajyphton Flumley. Appleton Plumley, b. in Bristol, Vl., in 1783— m. Lois Hitch- cock, b. June 28, 1804. They settled in Hatley in 1815. Hed. Jan. 30, 1859. children, Alden, b. May 6, 1823 — m. Jidia A. McConnell. Hannah, b. Oct. 1, 1824 — m. If. Chilson. Appleton, b. Aug. 8, 1832 — m. Eliza A. Hitchcock. Horatio, b. Sept. 16, 1835 — m. Sarah J. Leet. Anna, b. June 16, 1837 — m. Samuel Vorney. Homer, b. June 30, 1839. Emjlv J., b. Nov. 16, 1841 — m. Lyman Dvslin. Benjamin, b. March '16, 1844 — m. Matilda Sias. Horace, b. Sept. 9, 1846 — m. Martha Curtis. Darwin, b. Sept; 16, 1849. The Jirld Family. Branches of this family are found in different parts of New England and Canada. Their ancestors woi*e among the early m itti FAMILY OP EPHRAIM WADLEIOH. 259 ■emigrants from England to the New England colony. The earliest record we find is that Ebenezer Judd married Mary Hawkin, and settled in Watortowu, Conn. Family of Ilairkins Judd. Haavkins Judd, son of Ebenezer Judd, was b. in Watertown, Conn., Oct. 22, 1765. In 1790, he m. Annis Butler, a native of Clare- mont, N.H. They were' among the earliest settlers of Hatley. She d. Dec. 3, 1807. In 1814, ho m. Mary Marsh. Hedied in April, 1856. CHILDREN OF IST MARRIAGE- I i,' u Laura, b. May 3, 1791 — m. Augustus Allott. Francis, b. Aug. 12, 1792. Annis, b. Dec. 21, 1796 — m. James C. Peashe, Esq. Hawkins, b. Oct. 26, 1799. feettled in Illinois. Elvira, b. Oct. 22, 1804— m. W 4 children d. young. • Family of Amasa Merriman. Amasa Merri^lv^, b. in Meridon, Conn., June 7, 17G7 — m. Anna Hall, b. in f]niiel(l. Conn., in 1777. They settled on No. 1, 17th Range of llatley, (now Magog.) in 1794. The neighborhood was then a dense forest. He and his wife were among the number that formed the Bapt'st Church of llatley and Stanstoad, at its first organization, lie d. Juno G, 1843 ; she d. in 185.3. Their children were Sully, who il. at the age of 18 ; Isaac, who m. Rcctina Bullock; Amasa, who d. when iibout 15 years old; Joseph, in. JSancy Moonoy; Harvey, m. ClaAau. Ivcs ; Betsey, ni. Samuel Bullock; Nathaniel, drowned at an early ago ; Titus, who d young; Lewis, m. Harriet Budock ; Charles, m. and settled in Illinois ; Sally, 2iid, m. Amos Nott ; Nancy A., m, a Mr. Frost ; and Ira, vho m. Belin- da Webster. Family cf Jos ph Merrimav. JosEPU MsRRnLiN, 3rd son of Amasa Merriman, was b. in Hat- ley, April 4, 1798 — m. Nancy Mooney, b. in Al' n, N.IL, March 8, 1801. They settled on the family horaesteatl. CHILDREN. Titus M , b. April 23, 1822— m. Zeeiah Blanehard. Saraii Ann, b. Aug. 25, 182G — m. Wni. Oliver. Ira, b. Feb. 18, 1829. Lucius T., b. March 20, 1831— m. Pamelia D. BuzzelL Mary L., b. Jan. 4, 1834 — m. Jonathan Converse. Francis G., b. April 3, 183G — m. Betsey Archillcs. Nathaniel D., b. June 25, 1838— d. March 25, 1839. ^., -• FAMILY OF JOEL IVES, The Ives Families. 271 These families settled in different parts of Stanstead County, are all the descendants of Joseph and Joel Ives. They were na- tives of Connecticut and came to Canada in 1793. We have no authentic account of their ancestry, but tradition says that they were among the early emigrants to the New England Colonies. Joseph and Joel Ives were men of energy, and their posterity, with hardly an exception, have been intelligent and useful members of the community, some of whom have occupied prominent positions in public life. We find them generally identified with the differ- ent branches of the Christian Church. Family of Joel Ives. Joel Ives, b. in Meriden, Conn., in 1770 — m. Lunj Hart, h. m (he same town in 1780. He d. Oct. 11, 1833. She d. April 30, 1843. CHILDREN. Elt, b. Feb. 11, 1709.' Julius, b. Sept. 13, 1800 — m. Laura Dreu-. Joel, jun,, b. Sept. 1, 1S04. Jerusilv, b. Dec. 21, 1807 — m. ^l. B. Fatter ; 2nd, Chauncey Bul- lock. Esther, b. Feb. 21, 1810— m. Gladden FareveU. Jonx, b. Sept. 1, 1812 — m. Elizahcth Appleton. Hart, b. Der, 27,1814. Lucy, b. March 1, 1817 — m. Rev. A. Gillir.o. Erastus, b. Sept. 14, 1822 — m. Uarriet Green. Eli Ives m. Artemisia Bulhch. Their children were Harriet, who m. Rev. John Armstrong ; Frances, who m. Isaac Batters ; Adelaide, Eli, William, and Thaddeus. Julius Ives m. Laura Dreio. Their children were Julius, b. Sept. 19, 1824; Cornelius, b. Dec. 18, 1,S27 ; Laura B., b. Feb. 18, 1833; Joel II., b. April 1, 183(5. and Wolfred N., b. Aug, 18, 1838. Benjamin H. Ives m. Lucretia Rexford. Their children were Homer, b. Oct. 8, 1848 ; Emily, b. July 12, 1851 ; Caroline L., h. Dec. 8, 1855, and Ann E., b. Dec. 25, 1857. 272 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Family of Joseph Ives, sen. Joseph Ives, sen, m. Clarissa IlaU, Their children were llarlc}', Joseph, Isaac, Titus, and Avery. Isaac Ives, b. in Hartley, Oct. 28, 1801 — ra. Cclina Davis. They settled in Hatley, subsequently removed to Stanstcad. 8ho d. Sept. 14, 1837. March 10, 183'J, he m. Luci/ Patch. CHILDREN BY Ist JIARRIAOE. Marion, b. Aug. 27, 1835 — m. James C. Kerr. 3 children died young. CHILDREN BY 2nD MARRIAGE. Ellen, b. Feb. 17, 1840, Betsey, 1). Oct. 10, 18-41 — in. Joel 11. Ives. Harley Ives, b. Aug. 20 — in. Martha Sleeper, b. Aug. 17, 1797. Thoy settled on parts of Nos. 4 and 5, 1st Range of Hatley. Their children were Joseph, Ozro, Alfred, Eniily C, Mary, and lliloy — liiloy ni. Maria Little. JosEi'ii Ives, jun., b. Dec. 12, 1706. In 1826, he m. Ahada Kimball. Settled on Nos. 4 and 5, 1st Range of Hatley, with his brother Harley Ives. In 1840, his buildings and their contents were destroyed by fire. ' CHILDREN. ■ '■ Clarissa, b. Aug. 2G, 1827-d. Oct. 27, 1848. John, b. July 27, 1829 — m. Lora Bean. Avery, b. May 15, 1831 — ni, Eleanor Pool. Betsey, b. March 4, 1833 — m. G. A. Kinnedi/. Celina, b. March 20, 1835— m. Fletcher Bnynton. Sarah M., b. Sept. 13, 1837— m. i/tjiry Foo?. • Emily P., b. Nov. 4, 1839 — m. Charles Laicton. James, b. Oct. 14, 1843. TAe JlcConntll Family. Thomas M^cConnelL; a native of Ireland, m. Anna Garvin, b in England. They emigrated to A;aerica early in the 18th century. Settled originally in New Hampshire, but remove. Proctor. istfield, Mass. subsequently were Zacheus, 1, jun., settled 1834. A part I., was born in i Hatley, Jan. n they settled ;5i3trate many )al and educa- imily are con- M.n. If good talents lore a volume I She d. March 3Gill College, instead Plain line under the I Graduated at Commenced ^^ ill fe : ll I 1 1 1 'l ^^1 iiWi M 1} > ■\t' \k Htmte tJ^nny .'tirs, ari' ruiiy art? con- OIIILDRKS. SarH« 1824— m. Ger>r^ 0. H'lmtn, M.D. JosKi-'UJNK, h .. 182.9~in. 7a»). J. M. Orrocl. Kllsn M., b. Uot. ;J7, isa4. She v • mim of^wxl talents . levoU"! jMci- ^ ■■ -ng her litorarv y -u^ w,r^ ^ volume , vms '(rtd CO . vna to diaercn? ; ,...,ia. ^,^d. March ■; 1K02 1840. Gradiiauvf Mt Mi-dill College, -^Migood )> $Uiu8tead Plain ttt ^ 0. Sonurt,Xf.D. W;ia !. 1 o 1 ■-> charge of J. F. Skinner, M.D., of Browningtoa, Vt. Graduated at the Medical Department of Dartmouth College. Commenced I iea of thiH D probably Ma»s., If children . Janie$on , Vroctor. iold, Masd. I'sorjuonlly 5ro Zacheu$, «r>., Bettl« con- I talonth volume ;. March |iji College, ■\d Plain 'f[ iJ!: i-aduated at bommenced W !l 1! \ I?.; m I I i ira :; ' gfei m THE HOYT FAMILIES. 276 praclico in Magog Village in 1846. lie iius an extensive unci lucra- tive practice and stands liigh in his profession, lie has been ora- })loyod in jmblic affairs, and hus sustained several offices of trust and responsibility. lie m. 1st, Siruh A> Johnson; 2nd, Florence Jj, Merry. Family of Zacheus Johnson. Zacokus Johnson, b. in CharloBtown, N.II., July 9, 1793 — m. Laura Jlovey, whose birth was the tirst that occurred in Ilatlcy, July 9, 1795. They settled on No. 10, 3rd Ilango of llatloy. Ho d. Sept. 2-4, 1834. CHILDREN. Zacheus II., b. Jan. 15, 1818 — m. Maria L. Kczar, d. in July, 1847. Laura J., b, July 8, 1819— m. Squire Colby, d. Aug. 4, 1859. Sarah A., b. Feb. 2(i, 1823— d. March 12, 1824. Eebecca, b. Jan. 20, 1825 ~ra. Solon ShurtUf, M.D. Jonathan, b. Doc. 30, 1827 — m. Harriet S:r^'d. William E., 1). April 24, 1831— m. EUzaheth Saddler. John H., b. Aug. 6, 1834— in. 1st, Elena Kezar : 2nd,CWmu Ster- ling. t''' V- ^^ Family of David Chamherlin. David Ciiamberlin m. Polly Ilovey. Tliey were natives of Connecticut, and settled on the Lake Shore about two miles above the Outlet in Ilatley, in 1794. He d. in 1847 ; she d. in 1836. Their children were Olive, who m. John S. Merry ; Ira, m. Mary Erwin ; David, m. Thankful Whitcomb ; Polly, m. A. B. Johnson, Esq. ; Arvilla, in. George Oliver ; Matilda, ni. Arthur Johnson ; William, ra. Esther Abbott; Fanny, va. John Emory; Lucy, m. •yman Revford ; Sylvia, m. Calvin Abbott ; Sarah, m. John Sweeney ; and Aaron, who m. and settled at the West. Those have generally large families, and are settled mostly in Canada. " The Hoyt Families. • ■ The ancestors of these families were among the early colonibts of New England. The orthography of the name has in some in 276 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. stances boon changed, but all tho dittoront familieii have probably sprung from tho same origin. Family of Joseph JJoyt. Joseph IIoyt and wifo settled originally in Grafton, X IT., whoro their children were born. They removed to No. 5, iGth llango of Bolton, now Magog, in 1798. Their children were Samuel, who \x\. Lucy Marry ; Jo\u\, m. Mirthd Gall ; Amherst, in. Stlly Gh'tpman ; Nason, m. Folly Marry ; Jo.seph, Cliandler, Benjamin, Ebonezer, Mo.ses, and Asa. Samiiel IIoyt m. Lucy Mrry. They settled on tho homostoad, then removed to No. 2, KJtIi Uange of Bolton. Ho was drowned in tho Lake in 18(32. Their children were Samuel, who m. Judith Bampnon; Sylvester, m. I'oUy Currier ; Balph, m. S dly IIoyt ; Charles, m. a Mins Whiltakar ; Lucy. in. Dmiel Marry; Irene, Sophronia, and Lavinia. Samlel IlovT, b. in Bolton, P.Q., Jan. 16, 1815 — m. Judith Simpson, h. in Medford, Mass., Jidy 4, 1813, and settled on Nos. 2 and 3, 16th Range of Bolton. He has boon variously employed in public art'uirs. lias for many years been captain of militia, and has sustained the offices of magistrate, mayor of tho Towushipof Magog, and warden of tho C(ninty Council. &\ ■ CHILDREN. Edward, b. Nov. 29, 1838 — deceased. Edward, 2d, b. Oct. 4, 1840. Warren, b. Sept. 27, 1842 — deceased. Warren, 2d, b. Feb. 27, 1844. Albert, b. July 5, 1847. Alphonso, b. June 7, 1849. Alonzo lIoYT ra. Sully C. Currier. She was b. Fel). 9, 1810 Their children were : Electa B., b. Aug. 7, 18::]3-m. ]£. H. Oliver. Mary A., b. Jan. 28, 18,'55 — m. Leonard Morse. Manning, b. Sept. 25, 1836. Joseph Hoyt, m. Susati Currier. Shewajj b. Oct. 13, 1821. Thoir children Avero : Wallace N., b. Doc. 30, 1842. Alwilda, b. June 24, 1845. FAMILY OP IIENRV CUKRIER. e probably r IL, where Gtli lliingo re Siiiuuol, ,, m. Silly BcMJjuuin, 277 Arratiira, b. April 14, 1847. Alfuita, b. Nov. 18, 1849. Adrian, b. Nov. 7, 1BG2. Sylvester Hoyt in. Polly S. Currier, lie d. May 4, 1866. Their children wore Molvin, b. May 7, 185U ; Ella M., b. Sept. 5, 1858. Family of She rh urn Blake. Siierburn Blake m, Nancy CwrrrtVr. Their children were Sophia, LocUa, and Harvard. ¥ lotnostoad, s drowned (III. J II tilth \ tlly lloyt ; ry ; Irene, -m. Judith . on Nos. 2 in ployed in nillLia, and fowusliip of Family of Elisha Smith. Ellsha Smith m. Martha Kinston. They were natives of Massa- chusetts. They Bottled on the hake Shore, about two miles south of Georgevillc, in 1810. Ue d. in 1822 ; she d. in 1858. Their children wore Jesse, who ra. Parthenia Collins ; Hiram, m. Sophia IVJiitin^; Mehitable, m. Emerson Lihbee; Nancy, m. Charles Turner; Catherine, m Chester Cook; Abigail, m. Christopher Blake ; Belinda, m. Manly Nelson , Richard, m. Corilla Godfrey ; Shubcl, David, and Parthenia. These settled mostly in Canada. Family of ITenry Currier. Henry Currier, b. Jan. 18, 1780. July 18, 1806, ra. Sally Morse, b. July 6, 1786. They were natives of New Hampshire, and among the early settlers of Bolton, now Magog. 9, 1810 hi. Their CHILDREN, Benjamin, b. Fob. 12, 1807. Nathan M., b. Sept. 5, 1808. Sally C, b. Feb. 8, 1810. Nathaniel, b. Jan. 26, 1814. Lyjian, b. Aug. 14, 1816. Hannah, b. Dec. 29, 1819. Susan, b. Oct. 13, 1821. Polly, b. May 31, 1825. ' Nancy, b. Doc. 21, 1826. Benjamin Currier, b. Feb. 12, 1807. In 1830, m. Nancy Jloyt, t». March 12, 1808. They settled in Magog. She d. Nov. 26, 1855. X 278 KOHEUTt) AND CLEARINGS. CHILDREN. t i 1 1 V^ i u ( ^1 " < Henhy, I>. April 21, 1831 — m. Sarah Emlnry. David, I>. .Inly 0, 18H2— m. Electa Moset. lIiRAM, b. I'Vlt. 11, 1834— ni. Ilunnnh Gould. Ci.AUK iM., h. in 1837. .Fi.iiN. b. in 1839. Betsey, b. in 1842— d. Fob. 8, 1861. EsTilKK, b. in 1844 — m. John linndall. Gardnkr, in 1S4D. Natiia.v M. Ci-hhier, b. Sopt. 5, 1808— m. Jane M. Adams. S'le d. July, 1848. Mui-ch 1, 1852, m. Duhcna Fuller. One child ly let Miun'iuj(0, Abn-la, b. Nov. 3, 1830, m. Levi Rexford. CHILDREN BY 2nD MARRIAGE. Amos N., b. Due. 4, 1853. ^ Amanda F., b. June 25, 1855. Ernk.stN., b. Dec. 9,18G0. Nath.vniel Currier, b. Jan. 26, 1814 — m. Sally S. Merry. CHILDREN. Cynthia A., b. May 18, 1840 — m. Carlos Chamberlin. Nancy, b. May 30, 1845— m. Richard C\ Tilson. EzraN., b. Juno 2.5, 1853. VurroR M., b. June 15, 1860. Lyman Ciuiuek, b. Aug. 14, 1816 — m. Lorina Iloyt. He died in April, 1843. Thoiv children were Sally and Lyman. Family of E. W. Goff. E. W. Govv, b. in Richford, Vt., Oct. 7, 1803. Sept, 28, 1823, m. Sarah Jones, b. in Brandon, Vt., Aug. 25, 1804. They settled in Magog Vil luge in 1828. Mr. Goff was manager of the woollen factory at the Outlet for many years. CHILDREN. Nelson 0., b. Feb. 2, 1825— d. Sept. 27, 1827. Lemuel R., b. Nov. 24, 1826. Geor(ieN., b. Jan. 29, 1829-ra. Mary F. Merrill. Malinda, b. Oct. 12, 1830— d, March 12, 1853. Celinda, b. April 10, 1833— m. E. G. Scrihner. Sarah A., b. ^fay 14, 1838 — m. Bernard McGivern, Eugene AV., b. March 27, 1842— d. Sept. 23, 1845. Mary and Martha, twins, b. Oct. 23, 1846. [dams. S.'ie child ly erry. [le died in ^8, 1823, m. settlod in Ithe woollen FAMILY OP STEPHEN LORD. The Turner Families. 279 JoBse and David Turner sottled on the Lnke Shore in Bolton, in 1800. J0H8O Turner d. in 1860 ; his wife d. in 1821. Family of Jettt Turner. Jesse Turner m. Anna Ramsay. Their children were Charles Sophia, m. Shrrbum Blake ; Jesse, m. SSmith, b. March 21, 1809. They settled in Magog Village, where he has acquired n largo property, and has been variously employed in public aftairs. CHILDREN. Ann, b. Jan. 14, 1831 — m. Charles Rogers. Wright, b. Aug. 21, 1832— <1. May 18. 1865. Just, b. Doc. 16, 1833— d. July 14, 1805. Jane, b. March 1, 1835 — m. Andrew Lindsey, Mary 0., b. Nov. 18, 1836. Family of David Turner.' David Turner ra. Eizaheth Rider, and settled in Bolton, in 1800. Their children wore Orris, who m. Mary Ann Hoyt ; Orrin, ra. Polly Call; HARRIET, m. Robert Harvey; HlRAM, m. a Miss Cass; Martha, m. Oilman Cass; Elizabeth, m. Albert Dustin; David, Abel, and Carlton. Of those, the families of Orris, Orrin, Martha and Elizabeth, form the settlement of Turner Town, in Ilatley. Daniel and Timothy Turner, cousins to the above-named families, settled in the vicinity of the Lake, about 1810. Family of Stcjihen Lord. Stephen Lord m. Rebecca Lmnell. They wore natives of New Hampshire, and among the earliest settlers of Hatley. Their children were Rebecca, who m. Bemond Hitchcock ; Eliza, who d. young; Stephen O., m. Eliza Lord, his cousin; William, m. Sarah Wheeler ; Maria, m. Elisha Aldrick ; Rachel, m. Solomon Fish ; Betsey, d. young ; Charles, m. Cynthia Emery ; Ruth, m. J. T. Wetherell; Sarah, m. Moses Griffin; and Mark, who d. young. ¥ ■ d 280 ^^*aa 1 lit i FORESTS AND OLEABINOS. Family of Isaac Lord. Isaac Lord m. Eunice Farnham. They wore natives of hew Hampshire. Settled in Hatley about the same time with his bro- ther'Stephen. Their children were Stephen, who m. Julia Wells ; Dorothy, m. Orrin Cook; Eliza, m Ciark Lord; Isaac, m. Re- lecca Bowen ; Pamblia, m. John Bowen ; Sylvia, m. Calvin Magoon, and Charlotte. Family of John Lord. John Lord, b. in Lebanon, N.H., Sept. 30, 1797 — m Mary Lowell, b. in Warner, N.H., April 29, 1798. They settled on Ko. 12, 3rd Eange in Hatley. children. John, jun., b. Feb. 19, 1821. Mary M., b. Feb. 14, 1823. Nancy, b. Feb. 28, 1826— d. May 22, 1829. LuciNDA, b. Aug. 9, 1828. Nancy, 2nd, b. March 1, 1833. George P., b. June 5, 1836 — m. Hannah Lord. William, b. March 12, 1841. Family of Christopher Flanders. Christopher Flanders, m. Sarah Smith. They were natives of New Hampshire. Settled on No. 13, 1st Range ot Hatley, in 1801. They were prominent members of the Free Will Baptist Church. He d. Dec. 31, 1833 ; she d. some years before. Their children were David ; Sarah, m. Asa Barnes ; Polly, m David Smith; and Philip. Philip Flanders m. Lydia Hall, and settled in Hatley. Their children were Craig, m. Maria Little ; Seth, m. Lucina Wood ; Mary, m. Horace Hovey ; Hiram, m. Mary Alexander ; Amanda, m. Alonzo Ilovey, and George, who settled at the West. Dav:d Flanders m. Rachel Kent, and settled in Hatley. Their aildren were David S., Philip, m. Mary Elliott, Rufus, for many years a successful preacher in connection with the Canada Wes. leyan Conference, laboring with acceptance and usefulness on different circuits, and d. in 1865. Their other children were Alvin, Lewis and Jackson. David S. Flanders, b. in Hatley, Oct. 3, 1812 — m. Sally Leavitt, b. in Compton, P.Q., Sept. 23, 1812. They belong to the Methodist Church. FAMILY OF JOSEPH PUTNEY, SEN. 281 CHILDREN. jEREMLA.n, b. Jan. 22, 1836 — m. Elizabeth Stater. Caroline, b. Oct. 31, 1833— m. Benjamin Fletcher. KuFus, b. Dec. 18, 1843. David, b. Nov: 10, 18-45. Elvira, b. Oct. 10, 1847. Mary, b. Sent. 12, 1849. 2 CHILDREN DIED YOUNQ. Family of Squire Woodward. Squire Woodward m. Lucy Eawet. They were natives of New Hampshire. Settled on No. 8, 2d Range of Hatley, in 1800. Ho d. in 1846. She d. the same year, aged 92. Their children were Abiathar, whom. Hannah Hadlock ; J ona, m. M ary Webster ; Wil- liam, m. Jane Harvey ; and Christopher. The children of Abiathar Woodward were Squire, Lucinda, Amos, William, Dolly, Elvira, Eliza, Lucy, John, Hiram, and Mary Jano. The children ^f John Woodward were Hannah, John, Polly, Chester, and Emeline. Tho children of William Woodward were Lucy, Judith, Diana, Eliza, Sally, Mary A., Phebe, Melissa, Fanny, and Elizabeth. Christopher, youngest son of Squire Woodward, was b. in Wendell, N.H., Dec. 19, 1792. Came to Hatley with his father, m. Judith Harvey. They settled on No. 9, 2d Range of Hatley. She d. Dec. 17, 1864. CHILDREN. Lemttel, b. Oct. 18, 1818 — m. Mary Carlton. Irene, b. Aug. 8, 1820 — m. Joseph Stone. Elvira, b. Fob. 15, 1823 — m. Cyrus Whitcomb. Hiram, b. April 14, 1825 — m. Abigail Wood. John, b. April 6, 1827 — m. Clara Gerry. Edwin, b. April 27, 1830 — m. Ist Lucy Whitcomb ; 2nd, Lucinda Bean. Harriet, b. Oct. 8, 1832 — m. Albert C. Perkins. Family of Joseph Putney, sen. Joseph Putney, sen., m. Hannah Blaisdell. They were natives of New Hampshire — were among tho earliest settlors of Hatley, located on No. 8, 4th Range. Their children were Joseph j Ber- '• ! 282 FORESTS AND CLSARINOS. nard, m. Betsey Cole ; Molly, m. Moiea Hall ; Hannah, m. Samuel Brown, and Henry, who m, Charlotte Little. Joseph Putney, jun., b. in Hopkinton, N.H., June 5, 1785 — m. Roxana Hall, b. in Hanover, N.H., Jan. 7, 1794. They settled on the homestead in Hatley. CHILDREN. Moses S., b. Nov. 18, 1815. Sarah M., b. May 2, 1817— m. S. F. Emory. Nicholas B, b. Sept. 28, 1822. HiEAM H., b. Doc. 14, 1828. William J., b. June 14, 1830. Family of Nathaniel Havoes, Nathaniel Hawes, m. Sarah Dodge. They were natives of New Hampshire. Settled on the south-east part of No. 16, 2d Eange of Hatley. He d. in 1841. She d. in 1851. Their children were William, who m. Eliza Johnson ; Nathan, m. Abigail Harvey, and Nathaniel. Nathaniel Hawes, jun., b. April 20, 1802 — m. Sophronia Hovey. They settled on the Sloam Place in Hatley. children, Sarah, b. in 1804 — m. Holland Stevens. Perkins, b. in 1806 — m. Lydia Bean. Squire, b. in 1808 — m. Mary Wells. Tabitha, b. in 1810 — m. James Moulton. Lydla, b. in 1812 — m. Hoel Moulton. Obadiah, b. in 1814 — m. Diana Sampson. Hepzibah, b. in 1816 — m. Philip Bean. Edward, b. in 1818 — m. Malinda Wadleigh. Family of William Taylor, William Taylor m. Tliankful Fish. They settled in Hatley in 1795. Their children were Nathan, who m. Mary Lovejoy, (see naiTative of Mrs. Taylor) ; David, m. Huldah Kent; Polly, m. John Parnell; Sally, m. George Robinson, and Maria, m. Gershom Ellsworth, . m. Samuel FAMILY OP THOMAS ROWELL. Family of Jeremiah Lovejoy. 283 Jeremiah Lovejoy m. Hannah Johmon. Thoy wore natives of Andover, Mass., settled in Hatley in 1797. He d. July 17, 1810 ; she d. March 2, 1809. children. JosiAH, b. March 6, 1785. Jerry, b. Jan. 17, 1787, practised medicine in Bai'nston many jears. He d. in 1862. Hannah, b. Juno 2, 1789 — m. Dan. Lyman. Lydla, b. Aug. 29, 1791. Mary, b. July 2, 1793 — m. Nathan Taylor. Obadiah, b. Nov. 20, 1795. John, b. April 8, 1798. Dolly, b. June 20, 1802. Sally, b. Dec. 23, 1805 — m. George Willard. Family of Charles L. Percival. Charles L. Percival, b. in Norwich, Vt., July 20, 1820 — m. Fmily Kezar, who was b. May 24, 1824. They settled in West Hatley. children. Lodema, b. June 11, 1843. Mary E., b. April 24, 1845 — d. in infancy. Osceola, b. Nov. 22, 1854. James L., b. Sept. 17, 1858— d. Jan. 14, 1864. Mary A., b. May 16, 1861. Family of Thomas Rowell. Thomas EowELL, b. in Goffstown, N.H., Dec. 13, 1765 — m. Lydia Haioes, b. in Fishersfield, N.H., Nov. 12, 1769. They settled in Hatley, in 1802; He d. Dec. 20, 1833 ; she d. Oct. 15, 1856. CHILDREN. Betsey, b. April 10, 1789 — m. Joseph Bean. Lydia, b. July 30, 1791 — m. William Harvey. Polly, b. Jan. 26, 1794— d. m ^Jir m V 284 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. 't llWii Thomas, jun., b. May 20, 1796 — ra. Lydia Leavitt. Mart, b. Oct. 20, 1798— m. Lemuel Fish. Nathan, b. March, 4, 1801 — ra. Anna Leavitt. Lucy, b. Aug. 15, 1803 — m. John Leavitt. Kendriok, b. Nov. 12, 1806 — m. Surah Bawes; 2uAirt CAcs/cy, b. in Plymouth, N.H., in 1807. They settled on what is now known as Child Street, in Coaticook. Sho d. Nov. 25, 1845. He subsequently m. Mary AnnWright,h. in Barton, Vt., March 1, 1829, and d. April 9, 18G4. Mr. Baldwin was the pioneer of tho settlement of the present village of Coaticook. As an active and thorough business man, he is not surpassed by any in tho county. He is tho owner of several buildings and building lots in Coati- cook, and valuable mills in Barford, and other loeulitios. CHILDREN BY IST JLIRRIAOE. Justus, b. March 15, 1833— d. March 15, 1843. Clara A., b. March 10, 1835 — m. Dudley Davii, 3rd. Elizabeth, b. May 19, 1837 — m. A. F. Adams. Amanda, b. April G, 1839 — m. Uriah J. Rugg. Sophia, b. Dec. 8, 1840— d. May 8, 1841. DusTiN P., b. April 12, 1842. Thomas J., b. Jan. 10, 1844. KiciiARD C, b. Nov. 5, 1845. children by 2nd jlvrriaue. Stuart A., b. 3Iay 12, 1849. Fritz W., b. Jan. 7, 1851. Mary A., b. May 25, 1852— <1. Juno 14, 1854. Emma G., b. April 24, 1854. Lesley, b. July 4, 1857— d. Dec. 4, 1857. Lillian, b. May 1, 1861. Levi Baldwin, b. April 22, 1811 — m.Lydia Converse, b. March 24, 1819. They settled near Pinnacle Pond in^Barnston, but sub- sequently removed to Water Street, Coaticook. children. Norman, b, Dec. 4, 1839 — m. Ellen Wright. Parker, b. Aug. 9, 1841-d. July 8, 1844. Elvira, b. June 9, 1843 — m. John Buckland. 300 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Adelaide, b. May 7, 1848. Delphine, b. Juno 4, 1860. Isaac Baldwin, b. Fob. 17, 1815— m. Catherine Chesley. She d. in Nov., 1839. Jan. 5, 1842, m. Lucrttla Glover. Thoy settled in Barford ; aro members of the Wesleyan Cliurch, children by 1st marriage. cicland. Israel, j ^^^j y^ ^^^ jg i839. Y""^^^ "^- f '^;;'"« ^'^f^J' Isaac, ( ' ' Isaac, m. Loella Buckland. CHILDREN BY 2nD MARRIAGE. ' Ellen, b. March 6, 1843 — m. Harlow H. Thomas. Parker F., b. Sept. 3, 1845. Mary E., b. Oct. 14, 1846. Clara A., b. Jan. 2, 1850. Claude, b. Feb. 0, 1858. Charles E., b. Aiiril 17, 18G1. Ezra Baldwin, b. in Barnston, Sept. 15, 1831 — m. Valina A. Shoff, b. Sept. 24, 1838. They settled in Barford, are members of the Wesleyan Church. CHILDREN. Clara E., b. Jan. 3, 1858. Ida G., b. Jan. 15, 18G5. Family of John Percival Baldwin. John Percival Baldwin was b. Oct. 28, 1822 — m. Jeneft Baker, b. Feb. 5, 182S. Thoy settled near the outlet of Pinnacle Pond, where he is the proprietor of one of the best mills in the county, and is doing an extensive business in sawing lumber and in various wood manufactures. children. Edson, b. Oct. 31, 1848. Eugene, b. May 14, 1843. Leslie, b. March 14, 1855. Willie, b. March 17, 1857. Family of Walter Baldwin. Walter Baldwin, b. May 12, 1823 — m. Sarah Locke. She d. FAMILY OF OgOROK J. MALDWIN. 301 Jan. 15, 1855. IIo afterwards m. Ally A. StolJard, h. Sept. 15, 1834. They settled in Coaticook. CHILDREN BY 2nD MARRIAOE. Sarah A., b. Aug. 5, 1857. Wright A., b. Juno 29, 18G0. Hiram W., b. Aug. 8, 1862. Family of Lewis Baldwin. Lewis Baldwin, It. April 24, 1813 — m. Mary Thomas, b. Jan. 16, 1821. They settled on Nos. IG and 17, 8th Range of Barford. CHILDREN. James L., b. July 30. 1843. JudsonR., b. Dec. 13, 1852. Merry E., b. July 11, 1858. Family of Wlllard May. WiLLARD May, b. in Stanstead, P.Q., Nov. 14. 1812— m. Mary A. Baldwin, b. Oct. 25, 182G. They settled on the north half of No. IG, 8th Range of Barford. Mr. Maj- has been employed in the municipal and educational afltairs of the town. CHILDREN. Alice E., b. April IG, 1853. Elvira W., b. Jan. 30, 1857. Jennie, b. Feb. 2G, 1860. Addie E., b. April 28, 18G3. ZillahE., b. Sept. 17, 1865. Ozro Baldwin. OzRo Baldwin, son of Tra Baldwin — m. Nancy Piper. Family record not supplied. Bruce Baldwin. Bruce Baldwin, son of Isaac Baldwin, m. Armadilh JTumpJirey. Record not supplied. i I T 302 f. «i ff FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Fnmily of Charge J. Baldwin. Georob J. Baldwin, son of Rev. Jonathan Baldwin, was b. in Westminster, Vt., July 17, 1819. II«^- ni. Marj Iluntoon, b. P'ob. 14, 1819. They settled on No. 15, 7th Range of Barford, iu 1854. They belong to the Baptist Clmrch. CHILDREN. Sophia R, b. Nov. 20, 1843— m. Lewis Wright. Charles A., b. April 4, 1845. Anoeline, b. Dec. 18, 1847. Elaiore, b. March 3, 1851. Nancy J., b. Aug. 12, 1853. Carlos W., b. Nov. 19, 1857. One child d. in infancy. The Converse Families. JuDE CoNV'ERSE m. Ljdia Bcmis. They were natives of Massa- chusetts, and settled in Bai-nston in 1798. Capt. Joseph Bartlott was their only neighbor nearer than Stanstead Plain. They suffered severely for a time from the jn'ivations incident to new settlements in the wilderness, but the forests gave way gradually to their in- dustry and perseverance, and they soon found, themselves in tho possession of a comfortable home and a good property. She d. in 1808. Ho spent his last days in tho vicinity of Portland, Maine. Their children were Relief, who m. Vcster Cleaveland ; Bcuben, m. Achsuh Li/man ; Jonathan, m. Sarah Dresser; Ruth, m. David Sanborn; Luke, ni. Susan iiea?i ; Asaph, m. Lydia Ilanson ; and Royal, who d. young. Family of Jovathan Converse. Jonathan Converse, b. in Spencer, Mass., Sept. 5, 1788 — m. Sarah Dresser, b. in Royalton, Vt., Juno 1, 1795. They settled on No. 15, 4th Range of Barnston. Were consistent and exemplary members of the Wesleyan Church. CHILDREN. Mary, b. Feb. 16, 1812— m. Moses McDuffee. JuDE, b. April 23, 1813 — m. Lavra Henry. Lydia, b. March 24, 1819 — m. Levi Baldwin. was b. in on, b. Fob. J. in 1854. FAMILY OK VESTER CLEAVELAND. 303: 9 of Massa- ph Bartlott ey suffered lottlenients o tlieir in- Ives in the She d. in nd, Maine. ; Kcuben, m. David mson ; and 1788— m. I settled on [xeniplary Clarissa, b. Oct. 17, 1824— ni. Lucanl W. Culthuj. John, b. Aug. 4, 1828 — m. Ptrsis A. Bnckland. James, b. May 25, 1834 — m. Adeline BucMand. Familif of Asajdi Converse. Asapii Converse, b. in Lyndon, Vt , Nov. 5, 1797 — m. LydUt Hanson, b. Juno 13, 1794. Thoy settled on No. 17 and 18, 1st Range of Barnston. Were members of the Methodist Church. children. Jonathan, b, Juno 17, 1828 — m. Mary L. Mcrriman. One child d. in inftincy. The Cleaveland Families. Tho ancestors of these families came from England, and were among the early colonists of New England. Family of Vester Cleaveland, Vester Cleaveland, b. in Canterbury, Conn., Aug. 1, 1780. Came to Barnston in 1801, and soon after m. Relief Converse, b. in Spencer, Mass., Feb. 22, 1783. They settled on No. 15, 15th Range. Ho d. in April, 1855 ; she d. in Aug., 1853. Tho fami- lies of their descendants are generally in good circumstances, and some of them wealthy. They are mostly connected with the Wes- leyan Church. children. Samuel, b. Nov. 7, 1802. Lydia, b. May 10, 1804 — m. Lewis Hanson. William, b. Feb. 22, 180G. Ruth, b. Dec. 18, 1808— d. Nov. IG, 1829. Cynthia, b. Dec. 2, 1810 — m. Micajah Hanson, jun. Huldah, b. March 5, 1812 — m. Albert Wheeler. Levi, b. Feb. 8, 1814 — m. 1st Zilphia Baldwin; 2nd, Elizabeth Davis, Ezra, b. May 19, 1816. Asaph, b. Aug. 28, 1818. Mehitable, b. Aug. 29, 1820 — m. Charles Wheeler. Abigail, b. Marcli 5, 1825— m. George Adams, I) W- I ■ '1 ■ ' '^^H , ''^^^H '^^^1 ■ ''^^^H '^^^1 ;^^H i ^^H h v^^t 1.: jH 304 FORESTS AND CLEARINQS. Family of William Cleaveland. William, 2nd son of Vostor Cloavoland, was b. in Barnston, r.Q., Fob. 22, 180C. Ho m. Sarah^Iiahlwin, b. Jan. 19, 1809. They settled in Barnston. Belong to the Methodist Church. CHILDREN. Ruth, b. Dec. 31, 1831 — m. Jameit Bryan. Chester, b. July 11, 1835— in. Mary A. Jlerron. Elsie D., b. Oct. 19, 1837— d. in 1846. > Charles, b. March 12, 1842— d. in 1855. Alma L., b. Sept. 19, 1844. Georoe a., b. March 17, 184U. , Aones a., b. July 5, 1848. Alice D., b. Nov. 28, 1854— d. in 1856. Fiimihj of Ezra Cleaveland. Ezra, 3rd son of Vcster Cleaveland, was b. in Barnston, P.Q., May 19, 1816— ni. Nancy Child, b. in Barnston, P.Q., Dec. 25. They settled near Barnston Corner ; are members of the Methodist Church. Becord of children mislaid or lost. Family of Norman Cleaveland, M.D. Norman Cleaveland, a descendant from a different branch of the ■original Cleaveland family, was b. in Royalton, Vt., Oct. 12, 1801. Studied medicine with Dr. A. Page, of Bethel, Vt. Graduated at the Medical Department of the University of Vermont ; practised several years in Vermont; removed to Barnston in 1837. Has a good practice, and stands fair in liis profession. He m. Alice Tucker, b. in 1808. CHILDREN. William Eusii, b. in February, 1845 — m. Henrietta Quimhy. Stu- died medicine, has a good practice in Barnston. J. Tracy, b. Jan. 1, 1848. 6 children d. young. The Parker Families. The ancestors of these fixmilics emigrated from England, in the latter part of the 17th century, and settled in Massachusetts. Barnnton, 809. Thoy nston, P.Q., .Q., Doc. 25. le Methodist )ranchofthc ct. 12, 1801. iuated at the [t ; practised ?37. Has a [ti,ce Tucker, \aimhy. Stu- PAMILY OP BEV. ALVIN PARKKR. FiDnily of Joshua Parker. 30S |i\nd, in the setts. JosiUTA Parker, b. in Now Marlborough, Mum-s., March 9, 1775 — m. Judith Barttctt, b. in Brookfield, Mass., Dec. 10, 1778, and set- tled on No. 17, 3rd Range of Barnston. They o.xporionced the liai-dshipa and privations incident to now settlemonts in the forest, and, like tho other pioneers, had to winter their stock of cattlo mostly'upon browse. In the winter of 1821, one of their sons, a promising young man of 19 years of age, was killed when falling trees for that purpose. They succeeded, however, in acquiring a good property. Sho d. Dec. IP, 1864; ho d. in 1867. Their fa- mily were members of the Baptist Church. CIIILDKE.N. Judith, b. Jan. 28, 1798 — m. Sxmud Elliott — d. April 29, 1834. John, b. Juno 9, 1800— d. Sept. 17, 1803. Sally, b. Dec. 29, 1801— m. Hamud Elliott, his 2d wife. Alvin, b. Marcli 29, 1804— d. March 5, 1821. Harvey, b. Aug. 15, 1806. Alpheus, b. Nov. 10, 1808. Joshua, b. March 8, 1811 — m. Mary Wingatc. Zeruiau, b. March 14, 1813 — m. Joseph Gammon. LucRETiA, b. May 13, 1817 — m. John McCoy. Edward W., b. June 28, 1819— m. Harriett Merrill. Alfred, b. Dec. 7, 1823 — m. Euniee Clejfonl. Harvey Parker, b. in Barnston, P.(i.,Aug. 15,1806 — m. Mar- garet Humphrey, b. Feb. 6, 1811, and settled on No. 12, .jih IJange ofBarford. Arc members of the Baptist Church. children. Alvin, b. Dec. 18, 1827. Margaret, b. Jan. 17, 1830— -m. Moses Drew. LucRETIA, b. Sept. 13, 1834 — m. Luther Bean. Jasper, b. Sejit. 20, 1838 — m. Emma Simonds. Family of Rev. Alcin Parker. Alvin Parker, son of Harvey Parker, was b. Dec. 18, 1827 — m. Margaret Follard, b. Oct. 11, 1833. See account of the Fpptist Church in Barnston and Barford. I {1 w W f ■■■ :. — "'\ .f. ' 1 , i '%■ 306 FORESTS AND CLEARINQS. CIIILDRXIf. Joseph A., b. Fob. 20, 1852. James P., b. Sept. 6, 1854. Allimon J., b. July 7, 1858. liAiRA A., b. Juno 10, 1801. AiKMiiHALi) G., b. Feb. 13, 1804 — il. youn<;. Alimiei;« Parker, b. in Burnstoii, Nov. 10, 1808 — m. Sntan K. Crooker, h. in Woodstock, Vt . July 2, 1808. Tiioy soltlod on the liomosd'ad. Arc members o Baptist C'burch. rH[M)REN. Ori>ii.\, b. Fob. 15, 1834— m. Curt is Willn,. Prosper P., b. Oct. 20, 1835— Hottlod in 3Iaino. JIenry, b. May 31, 1838 — m. Ma. la IlusiUine, Joshua J., b. Aug. 15, 1840 — m. Elvira Ilunl. Francls, b. April 28, 1843. Zerniah, b. July 1, 1840. James A., b. Oct. 0, 1848. JosiAH, b. July 13, 1851. Fdniil;/ of Josiah Crookcr. JosiAii Cro(UvER, b. in P broke, Mass., Nov. 13, 1777 — m. Joanna Churchill., a native > same town, b. Oct. 20, 1779. They resided in Woodstock, Vt., sc. /al years, removed to Barford in 1832. In 1848 removed to Wisconsin. They were Baptists. Ho d. in 1800. Sbe d. in 1802. children. Edward, b. Sept. 11, 1798 — m. Sally Clement. JIbman, b. April 2, 1801 — m. Sarah Bnrthtt. JosiAH J., b. July 3, 1805 — m. Sylvia Wheeler. Susan B., b. July 2, 1808 — m. Alphcus Parker. Julia A., b. May 4, 1812 — m.WilUam Glover. Francis E., b. Sept. 11, 1817 — m. Judith Drew. Henry A., b. March 15, 1820 — m. Alice Lk. QuiNCY, b. Jan. 9, 1827. Family of Samuel Hill. Samuel Hill m. Patience Meader. They wore natives of Ports- mouth, N.II. Settled in Barnston iu 1799, Their children were FAMILY OP J>IIN Horn. 307 Silas, who m. Sarah IFohirg ; Joseph, m. Ilnnnuh Scvufm ; Pn- tienco, m. PhiUp PmsJve ; Saimicl, in. SaUy linrtleft ; Annn, m. n Mr. JklJrn ; Levi, m. J^olfi/ Loche ; I\Iarthu, in. laanc Jlinman ; Hannah, m. CUIcon Davit, and Aai'on, who m. Deborah Wifliam$. Family oj haac Hill. m Isaac Hill, son of Silas Hill, was b. in i^arrini^ton, N.H., Sept. 18, 1788— m. Unldah Marsh, 1). in Whoolock. Vt., Juno (1, 17t)3. They settled on No. 15, nth IJange of Rai-n.ston. She d. in 183G. His 2nd wiA> wtm Julia Ilar/onl. She d. Ajiril 25, 1852. CHILDREN. Betsey, h. Feb. 20, 183.3— d. yoiinp. Amasa, h. May 29, 181G — m. Betsey Ilam. Isaac, b. Oct. 6, 1818— m. Ahly Gilman. Hawley, b. Jan. 28, 1820 — m. Li/din Horn. Nelly, b. Jan. 28, 1822 — m. Lewii^ Keeler. "Wilder, b. Nov. 19, 1824 — ni. Mary Currier. Itrrrs, b. March 18, 1827— m. Ahiijail ChUd. HrLDAii, b. Oct. 16, 1829— d. in 1847. Edward, b. Nov. 19, 1831 — m. Alhy Bucklaml. Family of Samuel Hill, 3rd. Samuel Hill, 3rd, b. Oct. 20, 1800— m. Mary IL nth. \\'\\o was b. Oct. 8, 1809. They settled on No. 0, 8th Range ot Barnston. Their children -were Minerva, who n\. Lewis F. Ilanmn ; Arvilla m. George Smith ; Martha, m. Ezra Aldrieh, 2)id; Alvin, Josiiua, Patience, Llcy, Carlos, Sylvester, and Samkel. Family of John Horn. John Horn, son of Pan! Horn, w.is b. May 10, IHOO — m. Lucy Heath. They settled on No. 15th Range of Barnston. He d. Oct. 22, 1851. She afterwards m. Peter Embury. children. Francis, b Feb. 19, 1827 — m. Lydia Hivman. Mary, b. Jan. 27, 1820 — m. Thomas Ewens, 2nd Charles Stevens. Susanna, b. Oct. 26, 1829 — m. Jonathan Godfrey. Margaret, b. Oct. 23, 1831 — m. Amos Harford. Lavinia, b. Aug. 31, 1833 — ni. Beazar Aldrieh. If m\ i jis" 308 FORESTS AND CLBARINQS. Ozao, b. Oct. 2, 1856— m. Sarah Hall. Norman, b. March IT, 1837 — tn. Loclla Kinney, RosiNA, b. Feb 10, 1838— m. Charles Fletcher. Persis R, b. March 28, 1840— m. George Kinney, Nancy, b. Feb. 17, 1845— m. Orrin Pratt, John M., b. Feb. 21, 1848. George E., b. Deo. 7, 1849. Three children d. in early youth. The Child Families. These families ai'C numerous, and are .scattered widely over the Northern Stat, j and Canada. Of the Barnston Branch, we have no record farther back than to the middle of the eighteenth century. Samuel Child married Elizabeth Wellb. They were natives of Woodstock, Conn., and settled in Vermont. Their children were Harba, Waldo, Ezra, Azubah, Lucinda, Belinda, Roxana, Sally, and Joanna, One of these only settled in Barnston, Harba Child. Family of Harba Child. Hakba Child, eldest son of Samuel Child, was b. in Woodstock, Vt., in 1764. He m. Molly Lee, b. in Strafford, Conn., in 1767. They settled on No. 15, Oth Range of Barnston, in 1805. Their eldest children had been favored with bettor opportunities of edu- cation than most of the other pioneers, and they were employed in teaching the early schools of the town. Mi*. Child d. in June, 1814. She d. in September of the same year. CHILDREN. Samuel, b. Feb. 12, 1787— m. Nancy Drew. Sally, b. in 1791 — m. Jonathan Waterman. Lucy, b. in 1796 — m. Jicuel Taylor, Charles, b. in 1798. Stephen, b. in 1800 — m. Hannah Lyman. Betsey, b, in 1802. Seth, b. April 12, 1812— m. Juliet Wood. Samuel, eldest son of llarba Child, was b. in Hartland, Yt., Feb. 12, 1787— m. Nancy Drew, b. June 26, 1785. Thoy settled on the family homestead, No. 15, 9th Range of Barnston. THE DREW FAMILIES. 309 CHILDREN. Mary, b. April 30, 1815. Harba, b. June 2o, 1816. Nancy, b. Dec. 25, 1817— m. Ezra Cleajeland. Samuel, b. June 9, 1819— m. VUssa E. Eastman. Marcus, b. Sept. G, 1821. Betsey, b. Jan. 10, 182-4 — a successful teacher. Irene, b. Oct. 4, 1826. Settled in one of the Western States. Abigail M., b. June 12, 1830— m. Rufus Hill. Y over the back than Id married Conn., and aldo, Ezra, a. One of [Woodstock, 1., in 1767. ^05. Their ties of edu- omployed Id. in June, kind, Vt., hy settled Ilarha Child, Eldest son of Samuel Child, was b. in Earnston, June 26, 1815. He m. Adeline Boicley. They settled on the south j)art of No. 14, 7th Eange of Barford. He a^'terwards purchased the south half of No. 13, of the same Range. His wife d. Sept. 6, 1862. June 12, 1864, he m. Jane Emerson, b. in Alexandria, N.H. He has sustain- ed various offices of trust and responsibility, .and has been actively employed in public aftairs. lieceived the appointment of magis- trate. Ope child by the 1st marriage d. in infancy. Marcus, 3rd son of Samuel Child, was b. in Barnston, P.Q., Scp<^. 6, 1821. He m. Rosctta Straw, h. in Barford, Aug. 15, 1836. They settled on the south half of Nos. 13 and 14, 4th Range of Barford. Ho was for many years a successful teacher, is now ac- tively employed in the municipal art'airs of the town and sustains . the offices of magistrate and postnuister. CHILDREN. Marcus L.,b Sov. 4, 1857— d. Aug. 21, 1362. Harba W., b. July 15, 18G2. Iva J., b. Nov. 17,1863. The Drew Families. For an account of the origin of thcao families, see sketch of the Drew Families of Stanstcad. Fomih/ of Isaac Drew. Isaac Drew m. Priscilla Lord. They wore natives of Maine, and settled in Barnston in 1709. He m. his 2nd wife, Martha Davis. She d. in 1812 ; he d. in 182!. The children by the 1st marriage i || iJTi f i 11^ I f«^ 310 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. were James, Joseph, Nuncy, m. Samuel Child ; VoWy, Betsey, and Abigail. The children by the 2nd marriage were Isaac, Ezra, m. Lois Wood ; Priscilla, ra. Ilarry Buckhind; and Martha, who in* James Cohh: Ja.mes Drew m. Betsey Bliss. They settled on No, 14, 5th Kange of Barford, in 1834. Ho d. Feb. 17. 1859. She d. Oct. 5, 1861. CHILDREN. Betsey, b. Nov. 19, 1816 — m. Chase Straw, Orville, b. Nov. 8, 1821 — m. Abigail Grooker. Joseph Drew m. Patience Lamb, They settled within the limits of the present village of Coaticook in 1802, Ho cleared away the forest where the present Railway Station is, and afterwards sold out and left the country. Their children were Iluldah, Hiram, Cynthia, Patience, Lauren, Joseph, llollis, and Elvira. Isaac Dheav, jun., m. Ada Young, widow of Silas Corlis. She d. in 1830. In 1832, he m. Jlmrietta Flanders. lie d. about 1854. Children by 1st mari-iagc, Isaac, Martha, and Dorcas. One child by 2nd marriage, Iliram Drew. Family of Satnuel Burbank. S.vMi KL BruBANK, b. in Bosoawon, N.TI., March 25, 1777. His wife (name not given) was b, March 1, 1782. They settled at the place called New Boston, in Barnston, in 1808. Ho d, in 1846, She (1, in 18-13. CHn.DHEN, CvHis. b. Nov. II, 1801— m. Bvt^cy Clifford. Sami-el, b. Aug. 17, 1806. Si'BMiT, b. Aug. 17, 1810— m. John Mosher. iN[arv, b. Jan, 18, 1813--m. Afark Morden. Joseph, b, Feb. 1, 1816. Jesse, b. Aug. 27, 1818. KoVAL, b. Sept. 24, 1822. Family ^/Francis Coopci . Francis Co:)PER, b. in Cavan County, Ireland, Doc. 17, 181 1 — m. Sybil Aldrich, b. in Barnston, Nov. 10, ISl'i. Thoy settled at .South Barnston, where he is postmaster. FAMILY OF CAPT. JOHN HEATH. 311 ioy, and Izra, m. who m* 14, 5th i. Oct. 5, he limits away the anls sold 1, Hiram, :s. She d. out 1854. One child 1 1 )■ II IS settled at d. in 18-16. |18U— m. ll at South CHILDREN. Charles F., b. May 22, 1839. George T., b. Juno IC, 1842. John T., b. Juno 11, 1843. Olive E., b. April 18, 1847. Albert E., b. Feb. 14, 1855. Family of Capt. John Heath. Capt. John Heath, b. in Plymouth, N.H., April 15, 1T71 — m. Margaret Mosher, b. in Middlobury, Conn., Jan. 20, 1771, and set- tled on No. 8, 8th Kange of Bamiston. Ho early received the office of Captain of Militia, and was a prominent man in public affairs. He d. Jan. 20, 184G ; his wife d. Jan. 20, 1857. CHILDREN. Daniel, b. Nov. 22, 1791. Elizabeth, b. in August, 1793 — m. 1st, Harvey Colby; 2nd, JV. Sanborn. EuTii, b. in Jan. 1795 — m. Capt. Wm. Boroughs. Dorothy, b. in 1796 — m. Daniel Sprague. John, b. in 1798— m. 1st, Sarah Flanders ; 2nd, Marinda Bean. Pkrris, b, in 18(>2 — m. Joseph Clifford. Clarissa, b. in 1804 — m. Wm. BucHand. Zilphia, ) Zilphia m. John Eicens. Michael, J twins b. in 1811. Hiram, b. Oct. 7, 1813. Daniel Heath, b. in I^ridgewater, N.IL, Nov. 22, 1791. Jn 1817 he m. Jemima Clement, h. July 10, 1797. They settled on No. 6, 8th Eange of Bavnston. He was distinguished in early life for energy and perseverance, and these qualities secure 1 in Irm a good position in society. children. Jesse W., b. Jan. 2, 1820— m. Ist, Elo'ra B'tldivin : 2nd, / :(.n'i/ H. Taplin. Michael, b. Dec. 7, 1824 — m. Susan Bucl-lanl. George L., b. Aug. 27, 1827 — in. Mary L McKeech, Emerson, b. Fob. 6, 1830— J. Aug. 15, 1845. Isaac W., b. Aug. 4, 1832 — m. Alina A. Sanhorn. Almeda, b. Aug. 5, 1835 — d. March 21, 1S53. Matilda E., b. Junj 15, ISJS— :n. W.ekvlC. Pu'^lu'^d II 312 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Hiram Heatii, b. [u Barnston, Oct., 7, 1813— m. Sarah Ewens,. b. in Moultonborough, N.H., March 27, 1813. Thoy settled oa No. 7, 8th range of Barnston. CHILDREN. George H., b. Aug. 21, 1838. William W., b. June o, 1842. Lucy M., b. July 18, 1846~ni. Ci/rus Sarles. Family of Thomas Locke, Thomas Locke, b. in Bridgowater, N. II., April 14, 1751 — nu Martha Worthen a native of the same town, and b. in 1745. They settled on No. 12, 7th llange of Barn!^ton, in 1800, but afterwards removed to No. 5, 8th Eange. He d. April 14, 181G. ?he d. March 17, 1826. Their children were Moses, wlio m. Margaret Dargan ; Abigail, m. Obaduih Belknaj) ; Levi, and Poll}', who m. Levi JUL Levi, son of Thomas Locke, was b. in Bridgewator, N.H., Dec 22, 1780. Sept. 30, 1804, he m. Sul/j/ Clement, h in Fishe^sfield', N.H., Feb. 28, 1787. They settled on No. 8, 5th llange of Barnston, where they sustained his parents during the remainder of their Uvea. In common with many others of the early settlers ho had for a time indulged in the •'temperate use of " strong drink ;"' but was earlv led to see his danger and Avith that firmness for which lie was distinguished, at once adopted the motto, '' touch not, taste not, handle not." In after years, we find liim among the ablest advocates of the Temperance Eeformation. His oppor- tunities of education had been limited, but he had acquired an amount of knowledge from reading and general observation, that was highly respectable. He sustained the office of magistrate for many ^'cars, and his memory will be loug cherished with respect by the community in which he lived. children. Betsey, b. Nov. 23, 1805— m. John Moshcr. She d. Pec. 24,. 1831. Levi, b. Jan. 19, 1814— d. unm. Chloe, b. Jan. 10, 1810 — m. Chnj Aldrich. Louisa, b. Nov. 8, 1819 — m. Wm. Boroughs, jmi. Amanda, b. Feb. 13, 1822 — m. Thomas Cooper. TiioMAs, b. June IP, 1824. FAMILY OP TIMOTHY CLEMENT. 313 jttled oa |751— m. They Icrwards Phcd. [arfjaret I who m. |l,Deo, L'*sfield, Mige of iiaindci* Itlors hfr [rink ;" less for touch ngtho 0])p01'- rod an 1, that ate for ospcct 0. 24, Sally, b. April 20, 1826— ni, Walter B. Baldwin. Lucy, b. May 27, 1829— m. John Sheerar. Thomas, son of Levi Locke, was boi-n in Barnston, P.Q., Juno IG, 1824— m. Lydia L\ Howard, b. in Lisbon, N.H., Feb. 22, 1825. They settled on the homestead in Barnston. Ho has for many years sustained the office of magistrate ; was elected to the House of Commons for the Province of Quebec, for the Comity of Stan- stead, in 18G7, and re-elected by acclamation. His political career has, thus far, been a successful one. CHILDREN. Clara E., b. Oct. 1, 1847. Lizzie E., b. Nov. 30, 1859. Levi Fred., b. July 27, 18G4. Family of Timothy Clement. Timothy Clement married Jemima Chandler. They wore natives of Dracut, 3Iass. Li early life ho served in the British Army, during the French war, in which ho experienced hardships and hair-breadth escapes, the recital of which would fill several pages. He was a soldier in the American army, during the war of the Eevolution, and lived to see the result of the Bi'itish and American war of 1812-15. Ho and his wife spent the latter part of their lives with their son Timothy Clement, jun., in Burnston. He d. in 1819. She d. in 1811. He was a well-educated man. Timothy Clement, .iun., m. Abi'jail Fellows. They settled near Moshor Corner in 1800. He d. in 1821 : she d. in 1824. CHILDREN. Lucy, b. .Jan. 9, 1777 — m. David Austin. Timothy 8rd, b. Nov. 28, 1779 — m. Nancy Bellows. Isaac 2nd, b. in 1781 — m. Folhj Eastman. Mary, b, April 22, 1783 — m. Thomas Knapp. Sarah, b. Feb. 28, 1787— m. Levi Hill. Abigail, b. June 3, 1789 — m. George Aldrich. Sewell, b. Nov. 27, 1791 — m. Asenath Bean. Ellen, b. Dec. 14, 1793— m. Stephen Wood. Jemima, b. July 10, 1797 — m. Daniel Heath. li. 314 POBESTS AND CLEAHINQg. Isaac, son of Timothy Clement, sen., m, Dorothy McHorn. They settled in Barnston in 1800, aftorvvards removed to Holland, Vt., where they died. Among their children were Jemima, who m. Daniel Mosher ; Dolly, m. William Armstrong, and Polly, m* Joseph Wood. Family of Michael Jlosher. Michael Mosher, b. June 5, 1732, m. Zilphia Pierce, b. Juno 19,1746. They were natives of Middlebury, Conn. They settled at the place that bears their name, (Mosher Corner,) in Barnston^ in 1805. He d, Sept. 25, 1823 ; she d. March 4, 1830. CHILDREN. Margaret, b. Jime 20, 1771 — m. Capt. John Heath. Richard, b. June 29, 1772. Daniel, b. July 24, 1774 — m. Jemima Clement. Zadok, b. Sept., 177G, m. Bethiah Brown. Mary, b. July 7, 1779 — m. Samuel Bean. Zilphia, b. Feb., 13, 1782— m. Thomas Haines. Betsey, b. Jan. 4, 1784 — m. JJevi Cass. Lois, b. Sept. 7, 1787— m. Willard Bartlett. Michael, b. Juno 24, 1789 — d. at Quebec. Richard, eldest son of Michael Mosher, was b. June 29, 1772 — m. Jane Craig, b. Dec. 15, 1774. They settled at Mosher Corner. He was a blacksmith. He d. April 28, 1843 ; she d. June 24, 1847. children. Margaret, b. June 2, 1798— m. William McMachin. Jane, b. Jan. 31, 1800 — m. Samuel Stevens. Mary, b, April 28, 1801 — m. Nathan Weston. John M., b. Nov. 19, 1802— m. 1st, Betsey Locke; 2nd, S. BurhanJe. Betsey, b. Oct. 2, 1804— m. Michael Ilatch. Charlotte, b. May 9, 180G — m. Mitchell Bdknap. Michael, b. March 11, 1812 — m. Mary A. Miles. Alexander, b. Feb. 29, 1814 — m. Ellen SfanJish. Frances, b. June 2, 1818 — m. Heman Durkee. Family of Josiah Boroughs. JosiAH Boroughs, m. Sarah Knowltou. They were m. April 15, 1768, no record of places and dates of birth. They settled near Bickford Corner in Barnston, in 1833. The familv were FAMILY OF MICAJAH HANSON. 315 Methodists, and their house was for many years a stopping place for the Circuit preachers from the South, and the ph*\ce wliere they held their ineotings. lie d. Jan. 6, 1835, aged 105 years. She d. Nov. 4, 1834, agetl 87 years. CHILDREN. Asa, b. Nov. 18, 1768. Benjamin, b. Jan. 1, 1770 — m. Amy Marshall. JosiAH, b. Oct. 28, 1773. David, b. Jan. 3, 1777. Sally, b. July 4, 1779 — m. Israel Smith. John, b. Aug 8, 1781 — m. Susan Stearns. Martha, b. Aug. 1, 1783 — m. John Rix. WILLLA.M, b. Aug, 6, 1795— m. Ruth Heath. 3 children died in early youth. William, Gth son of Josiah Boroughs, was b. in Topsham, Vt., Aug, 7, 1795— m. Ruth Heath, b. in 1795. They settled near Bick- ford Corner in Barnston. He was among the youngest volunteers in the British and American War of 1812-1815. lie commanded a company of volunteers during the Rebellion of 1837-1839, and was in command of a company of volunteers to bo employed in the invasion of the Fenians from the United States. The children of Capt Boroughs were Elizabeth, Avho m. Ezra B. Aldrich ; Ho- race, m. J/e/uVa 6 ?c Renal; William, m. Louisa Locke ; Sarah, m. Leonard Pevey ; Lydia, m. Levi Gates; Melissa, m. George Si- monds ; Hiram, m. 3Iary Shumway ; and David. Family of Micajah Hanson. Micajah Hanson, b. in Dover, N.H., May 7, 17G3 — m. Nancy Rogers, b. in Rochester, N.H., March 25, 1782. They settled in Barnston in 1808. Their children were Stephen, v.dio m. Susan Colborne ; Lydia, ni. Asaph Converse; Mary, m, Wm. Lovcll; Lewis, Elijah, m. Jjydia Humphrey; Micajah, m. Cynthia Cleve- land; Walter, m, Matilda Norton ; Ivory, m, a Miss Gorman, and Hiram, These had largo families, and settled mostly in Barns- ton and the neighboring towns. Lewis, son of Micajah Hanson, wash, in Alton, N.H., March 1, 1798, He m. Charity Wheeler, b, in Barnston, July 10, 1804. She d. Aug, 11, 1826, He subsequently m. Lydia C lea v eland, h. May 10, 1814. They settled in Barnston. • i i • 5 11 316 FOnKSTS AND CLEAR! NCIS. ciiii-DREN nv 1st marriage. Calvin W., b. July 29, 182G. Two chiliirop died young. CHILDREN BV 2nD MARRIAGE. Francis C, b. Juno 3, 1828. George C, b. Juno 1, 1830. lluFUS K., b. March 12, 1832. Albert C, b. Aug. 28, 1834. Lai'ra a., b. Jan. 26, 1837— tl. Oct. 27, 185G. Walter C, b. July 20, 1839. Wilder A., b. Fob. 28, 1842. Two children died j'oung. Family of Charles ILmsor,ih Boynton, widow of Gardner Green, Esq. Mr. Ball was among the earliest settlors of Barnston. He set- tled near Mosher Corner in 1805, was soon after appointed magis- trate, and sustained a prominent jiart in the management ot' public affairs ; was one of the founders of Golden Bnle liodgo. Ho was a well educated man. His corresjiondence with individuals in tho pioneer settlements and elsewhere, some scraps of which have been pre^•erved, show a clear and discriminating mind and a highly cultivated intellect. His family are mostly dead, or have left the countrv. Ho d. in 1828. i Family of Benjamin Dresser. Bkn.iamlv Dhesseh. b. Ai)ril 2G, 18(»0— m. Cynthia Ball. Thoy settled on No. 7, 5tli Kangc of Barnston. ciiildre.v. Almon, b: Feb. 25, 1820— m. Electa Fairchihl SrsAN, b. 8opt. 18, 1822— m. Charles Dresser. Lewis, b, Sept. 10, 1824 — m. Sarah Dacis. IMarv, b. Feb. 19, 1827 — m. Benjamin Smith. Ezra, b. Jan. 22, 1820 — m. Nancy Davis. Harriet, b. March 10, 1831 — m. Hiram Howe. William, b. July 31, 1833 — m. Eliza Goodwin; 2nd, Maria Pyer. Wilbur, b. July G, 1835. Masox, b. July 5, 1837. Betsey, b. Jan. 30, 1840. Sally, b. July 17, 1811 — m. Lorcn Bean. Charles, b. June 12, 1843— d. Feb. 6, 1864. Chester, b. Dec. 30, 1845. 318 FORESTS AND CLEARINQB. ; ♦ Familij of John Dr ester. John Dresser m. Mary Doynton. Thoy wore among the ear- liest settlers of Brirnstoii. Their children wore John, who m. Lvct/ Wkfclcr ; Sally, m. Jonathan Converse ; William, m. MehitaUe Convene ; and Benjamin, m. Cynthia Ball. Family of Levi Ahhich. Levi Aldricii m. Sibyl Merrill. They were natives of West- moreland, N.H, He settled in Barnston in 1800, having previously buried liis wife. He subsequently m. (name not given.) He was for many years an officer in Golden Rule Lodge. Ho d. in 1832. His wife d. in 18G2. Children, (corge, Sibyl, Azubah, Corinne, and Guy. George, son of Levi Aldrich, was b. in Westmoreland, N.II.. Dec. 25, 1789— m. Ah i^.. II Clement, b. June 3, 1789. They settled n^ar Mosher Corner. IIo was for several years lieutenant of mi- litia. He d. April 10, 1800. Abigail, his wife, d. April 10, 1856. CniLDHEN. Georoe, b. Aug. 19, 1809 — m. Mary Howard. EzhaB., b. Feb. 10, 1813. Olive, b. Sept. 29, 1814— m. James Wihoii. Sibyl, b. Nov. 10, 1816 — ni, Franci.^ Cooper. Ira, b. March 25, 1819. DiANTHE, b. Juno 3, 1821— m. Harry Sarles. One child d. young. Guy, son of Levi Aldrich by 2nd marriage, was b. in Barnston. Ang. 30,1813— m. Chloe Locke, wan b. Jan. IG, 181G. They set- tled near Mosher Corner. Are members of the Methodist Church- children. Beazau, b. Dec. 19, 1833— m. Lavinia Horn. Betsey, b. June 21, 1835 — m. John Corliss, Mary B., b. 3Iarch 17, 1837— -m. Itafus //. Puinc. Thomas, b. J^ec. 19, 1839 — m. Emma Kane, Levi L., b. Jan. G, 1841 — m. Anna Lewis. Timothy C, b. Feb. 19, 1843. Lester A., b. Oct. 21, 1848. Norman E., b. Nov. 11, 1853. Guy E., b. Oct. 4, 1854. FAMILY OP SAMUEL CLEPFORI). 3]» long tho oai*- [who m. Lucy 1). Mehitahh Ives of West- Ig previously |n.) IIo was (J. in 1832. hill, Corinne, jland, N.IL, Micy settled >n.ii»t of mi- Iril 10, 1856. |i Barnslon, They set- li.st Church. Ezra B., son of Goorgo AWrich, was b. Feb. 10, 1813— m. Elisa- Icth Boroughs, b. Fob, 14, 1816. They settled near Moshor Corner. CllILDRKN. Asa, b. Dec. 20, 1835. RuTii R, b. Oct. 4, 1837— m. Aid Ueath. Lydia M., b. Juno 2, 1839. Ezra W., b. Doc. 7, 1840— m. Emma A. Whitman. Elizabeth, b. May 17, 1842. Clementine J., b. May 17, 1845— -m. Charles Knight, d. Sept. 15^ 1874. Emma, b. Oct. C, 1848. Ira, son of George Ald'-'^h, was b. March 25, 1819 — m. Anna Blake, b. March 21, 1833. Tncy settled on No. 13, 8th Range of Barnston. CHILDREN. Abby C, b. Doc. 18, 1803. Alfred M., b. Sept. 9, 1864. Minnie A., b. Juno 1, 1866. The Clcfford Families. For an account of tho ancestry of those families the reader is referred to the sketches of tho Cioftbrd Families of Stanstend. Familj/ of S((mu€l Clclfonl. Samuel Clefford m. Sarah JiiddcU. Thoy wore natives of Now Hampshire, settled on No. 9, 4th Hango of Barnston in 1806. Ho d. in 1845. She d. in 1842. The.'r children were Samuel, who jn. Deborah Kdborn ; lluldah, m. Jusinh Kilhorn ; James, ni. Mary Bcanian ; Jacob, Joseph, Sarah, m. Joshua Sutton ; Philan- der, m. Louisa McE iiffcc ; 3Iary, m. liuf us Kinney ; Betsey, m. Cyrus Burbank ; Nancy, m. James Wyvi^ii ; and Deborah. Jacob Clefford, b. Oct. 31, 1795 — m. Nii^icy McDn^'ee, h. Juno 19, 1801. Thoy settled in Barnston. children. Betsey, b. Dee. 18, 1822— d. young. Clarinda, b. April 27, 1824. Francis, b. March 26, 1826— m. Delia Way. j i I ' 320 PORE8TH ANT) CLEARINdS. Cei.ehtia, h. Sept. 0, 1830 — in../t»/i« Walker. Nancy D., b. Aug. 30, 1832 — m. Avthur Cumining». Sauah R., I.. Oct. 10, 1837. JoHEi'ii Cr.EFKORD, til. /VrsM Heath. Their cliildron woro Somira, •who m, Ilonvco Taplin ; Charles m. Lutlicra Clod'onl ; Ilirain, Burton, PoiniH, Jauios 0., ami Gardner. Family of Daniel McDiiffr.>\ Daniel McDuffee was b. in Rochester, N.II., April 3, 1770. lie was a dcscenchmt in the 3nl <^oneruti()n from Daniel McDuflbo, a Presbyterian clcrf;yman of Scotland who emigrated to America in the latter part of the 17th century, and settled in Dover, N.H., where ho died. The subject of this notice m. Margaret Lticas, b. in Wolfsborough, N.II., Sept. 3, 177(;. They sottlod on No. 16, 4th Ihmge of Barnston, in 1807, and subsequently removed to No. 5, Oth Han^'e. lie d. June 3, ISGO. She d. Nov. 2, ISCk CIlILDllEN. Andhkw, b. in 1798— m. Salli/ Tat/lor. Damei., b. in 1800 — ni. CaroUm Clurk. Nancy, b. Jan. 19, 1801 — m. Joseph CIcfford, Mary, b. July 5, 1803 — m. Simeon Chirh. Moses, b. Jan. IC, 1807 — m. I'o/li/ Converse. Louisa, b. in Jidy, 1811 — in. Phihimler Cle§'ord. James, b. March 24, 1814. Hannah, b. Aug. 14, 1818. One child died young. Famifi/ It/ Philander Clefford. Philander Clefford ni. Louisa McDuffee. Their children •wore Harriet, who m. Jackson Corkins ; and Margaret, who m. A. F. Colhorn. Family ofCapt. Ehenezcr Kilborn. Ebenezer Kilborn, a descendant in the 7th generation from Thomas Kilborn avIio emigrated from England to America in 1035, was a native of Comiecticut. He m. Eunice White, a native ofCilsum, N.II. They were among the early settlors of Barns- FAMILY OP NATHANIEL ItOLLISTEH. 321 (on. Ho sustainod tho office of cnptftin of militia sovoral vcai-H d. in 1851. Children, Josiali, who m. Salli/ Cltffonl ; J)ol»orah, who m. Samuel Cleffonl ; Eunice, who m. Col. Amos Fox ; Kbc- nczer and Otiw. Tiie«o two hi.st married and Bottled in BarnMton. All these families were useful and rc.>cr Grisim. 323 Jasper Grisim m. Ann CampbcU. Thoy were natives of Ireland. Tliey settled on the south half of No. 13, 1st Range of Burnstcrn, in 1817. He d. Jane 24, 1842. CHILDREN. Mary Jane, b. June 4, 1815— ni. Alheri WhccUr. James, b. Jan. 19, 1818 — m. Olitia Bickford Eliza, b, Feb. 13, 1821— d. in 1848. Ann, b. Sept. 7, 1823— m. Roi^irdl Bent. Ellen, b. Oct. 18, 1820 — m. Samuel Ami/. • John, b. Feb. 26, 1828— ni. Sarah Sutton. Campbeli,, b. Sept. 10, 1830 — ni. Roxana Morgan. Letitia, b. Mai-eh 10, 1833 — m. Samuel A. Amy. Family of Jusiah Wheeler. JosiAii "Wheeler in. Hannah IToirc They were nat'ves of I'laintield, Conn. Tbey .'settled in lioyalton, ^^t., -where mo.st of their oliildron were born, removed to Canada in 1803, and located on No. 15, 5th Range of Barnstor.. He d. April 11, 1827. She d. Sejit. G, 1840. ' Jlr. Wheeler had been among tlie earlj- settlers of Roj-al ton, and re.sided there when the town was burned by the Indians in 1780. The Indians had arrived in sight oftiie jdace before the alarm was given. lie gathered up his family, placed his Avife aiul l)abe on one horse, his sister and eldest son on another, and he following on foot, they succeeded with hair's breadth escape in reaching the Connecticut River 'iettlcments in safety. Their property escaped the general conflagration of the town. The children of Josiah Wheeler were ilowe, who m. Amy Parkhnrst ; Weston, ni. Sarah Fttllir ; Phila, m. Philo Barhe ; Elias, m. Sarah Hove ; Squire, d. M'hen about 24 years old; Syl- vester, Sarah, m Parley Whcehr : Abigail, who d. at 22; Lucy, m, Levtrett Buckland : and Charity who m. Levis Hanson. Threo ■or four of these families, only, settled in Canada. SvLVEsTER Wheeler, b. in Eoyalton, Vt., Jan. 20, 1795 — m. Patience Hill, h. ^March 25, 1801. They settled on No. 16, 5th Range of ;Barnston. She d. Ajn-il 2, 1843. Oct. 23, 1843, he m. H 324 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. ?*■ !l ' 1 ' : i 1 i 1 11 Martha Webster, h. Sept. 23, 1808. The family Ijclono- to the Wos- loyan Church. CHILDREN BY IST MAHRIAOE. ' Horace, b. Oct. 8, 1818— d. April 16, 1850. Charles, b. March 21. 1821 — m. Mehitablc Clcaveland. Lucy, b. Sept. 5, 1822— m. Ilirmn 0. Wood. Lewis, b, Aug. 18, 1824— m, Abhij Harford. Lucia, b. July 15, 182G — m. Thomas Marsh. Norman, b. Nov. 5, 1828— m. Sarah Harford. George, b Jau. G^ 1831 — m. Martha Welch. Sherman, b, Feb. 19, 1834— ni. Jane Osbum. JosiAH, b. May 25, 1837 — m, Martha Whipple. Orange, b. Dec. 14. 1839 — m. Luthcra Varies. Patience, b. March 9, 1843— m. Harvey Golbi/. children by second marriage, Sylvester, b. Juno 13, 1845. RiTHAXNA, 1) Dec. 18, 1846— m. Cassias Remich. Albert, b. May 29, 1818— d. young. Familji of Augustus Tapliu. Augustus Taplix, a native of Montj)olicr, Vt., married Mari/ /Vew, b. in Corinth, \^t. They settled in Barnston in 1800. lie d. in 18G1. She died in 1852. children. Fredericiv A.,b. in 1SU7— m. Chloc Humphrey. Mary, b. in 1809 — m. James Cass. lIuLDAH, b in 1812— m. Ju-eminh IJoni. Sarah, b. in 1815— m. Walter Taplin. IIlRAM, b. in 1818 — m. fjucina Clqfurd. Rft.ief, b. in 182-4. Betsy E., b. in IS-H't—m.Jeste W. Heath. V^AhrEn Qi.,\>. in lS3l—m. Jlarrict Belknap. One child died in early youth. Famili/ of Walter Buchlnnd. AValter Buckland m. Elizabeth Drew. They were natives of Connecticut and Vermont, and settled at Baniston Corner in 180G. Ho was an industrious and useful meclianic, and supplied the early settlers of Barnston and Stanstead with the good old-fashionod chairs, tables and sj)inning-whecls of by-gone tfays Ho d. in 1840 ; she d. in 1855. Their children" were Epaphras, to the Wcs- l FAMILY OP MANDA T. CUSHmo. I'ied iMari/ m. He ntivcs of 3riier in supplied 10 good nc days. )nplii-a,s, 325 . Paricy, who d. young. ""' •'°''" ""• " Miss Avery, a„d WALTER BU0KI,A.»ID inn f, P 1, , ^ '800- She d. in 18«/ ' '■ ^'"'- ''■ '"«-■"• >^'.«-I^..™„„, b. i„ CHILDREN. Amanda F, b. Dec. 4, 1826-m ;^ / /^ Leverett, b. Doc. 7, ]828 ^^'^rnphrei/, Esq. Oilman, b. April 12 is^q ' EPAPHRAs,b. AprlS lis.""'' t"'''^ ^"'•^^^- Orange, b. in I837 ' "' ^""'"^ ^^«'^- Clarissa, b. June 28, 1839-m r*;; 1 ^ ^'^cius L, b. in Oct 1841 ?"'^'' ^'■'■^'^• John Bucklavd b in r ^^ ^''''' ^^''^'^^^ -"--ly^aployedinpubni^^J^^^:;:;^^^^^ S-kland has been Free- Will Baptist Church. ■^'''^' ''^'"^ "^^^^'^er.. of the CHILDREN. ;^;'iCEG.,b. March 12, 1863, Clara a, b. Aug. 7, I8G4. F<^rr,ihj of Man^kt T: Cashing. to StTnsferplaint'" 820 '' cVhI?' '''; ^^^'^ ^^' ^^^8-eamo r'lsS^r "- until m,:Jtu:^z^':T' ^"^' ^'-- Jn 1823, ho m. Satlj, Ha„U!n, ainon, m Burns- jtised in \A — com- [k about [11 Anno Sutton; lifforoni inity. lied in wore It 1808. Zivdok lai er putting [•chased These ^iintry. fb. 26, Mary lb. Oct- IIoRACE CuTxiNO was b. in Barnston, P.Q., Feb. 26, 1818. Ho remained with his father's family until about 23 years of a^je. Commenced in mercantile business as clerk for M. Child, Esq., at Stanstead Plain, and afterwards, without any pecuniary assis- tance from his father, began in trade by bringing in small supplies of goods from Boston and other markets, which ho sold at good profits. In 1842, ho built a small shop near the centre of the present village of Coaticook. There were then but two dwelling houses in the settlement. Here, Mr. Cutting began business with Mr. Child. Some three years afterwards, they built a new store which Mr. Child took at the time of their separation in 1847. Mr. C^i.tting again built, and in 1852, took in Amos K. Fox, as a partner. In 1857; Mr. Cutting built the store on Pleasant Street now occupied by Cutting & Fox. Ho is a a sel/viads man, and has succeeded in acquirii^ga largo property; is the proprietor of several valuable buildings and building lots in Coaticook. He received the appointment of postmaster in 1844, and has been variously employed in public affairs. Ho m. Elizabeth, dau. of Levi Buhlwin. His family aro members of the Episcopal Church. CHILDREN. Arthur H., b. May 24, 1845 Laura E., b. Nov. 24, 184G— m. Rev. John Foster. The Humphrey Families. The ancestors of these families emigrated from England in the 1 7th century, and settled in Kohoboth, Mass. Family '^if Ephraim Ilumjihrey. " * * ■'• Ephraim Humphrey, h. in Rchoboth, Mass., in 17C3, m\Mar- garet Allen, a native of the same town. They settled on No. 14,4th Rangeof Barnston. in 1821. Hod. in 1840. She d. in 1824. Their children. were Thomas, Samuel A., m. Clarinda Walker ; Ti- mothy, m. Sabrina Gushing ; Nancy, m. Dudley Ladd ; Lydia, m. Elijah Hanson ; John, and Abel. The families of Samuel A., Thomas, Timothy and Lydia, settled in Barnston and its vicin- ity. Thomas Humphrey, ra. Susan Olmstead. Their children wore Thomas who m. Mary Bowen ; Margaret, m. Harvey Parker, and 332 FORESTS AND CLEARINOS. feM i. 'I \] \] Curtis A„ m. Violotla Jonkins. Thoro wore other children, who married and settled in the United States. Family of Samuel A. Humphrey. Sami'EL a. IIuMPiiiiEy, b. in Danville, Vt., Dec. 15, 1794 — m Clarinda Walker, b. in Peacham, Vt., Oct. 19, 1797. Tlioy settled in Barnston in 1821. Ho lias been variously employed in public affairs. CHILDREN. Fredeiuck a., b. Dec. 15, 1817. Carlos D., b. May, 4, 1819— d. Aug. 29, 1823. Samuel, b. Fob. 19,1821. John, b. Nov. 13, 1823. HoLLis S., b. Jan. 15, 1826. Charles W., b. May 25, 1828. Benjamin F., b. Oct. 28, 1830. Sylvender B., b. Feb. 6, 1833. Leander, b. April 20, 183r)-d. Dec. 20, 1842. Francis E., b. July 29, 1838— d. May 4, 1844. Samuel Humphrey, b. Feb. 19, 1821 — m. Addine Fix. They settled in Barnston. He d. June 21, 1865. children. Arminella, b. Jan. 29, 1844 — m. B. B. Baldidn. Samuel E., b. April 3, 1847. Flora, b. May 6, 1849. Helen E., b. Dec. 3, 1851. HoLLis S. Humphrey, b. Jan. 15, 1826 — m. Diana Buckland. They settled in Barnston. '•■■■:"'' CHILDREN. Clarence E., b. July 12, 1848. Amanda 0., b. June 4, 1850 — d. in 1855. John Humphrey was b. in Barnston, P.Q., Nov. 13, 1823. Began his mercantile career as clerk for Francis Judd and A. A. Adams, was sul>sequently engaged in some three or four partnerships, and afterwards conducted a business in his own name for several years at Barnston Corner. He was appointed postmaster in 1853, and resigned in 1865. . He has been variously emplo3'ed in public FAMILY OP CAPT. ISfJACIIAR NORTON. 333 affairs, ia secretary treasurer of the Townsliip Corporation. Ho m. Amamht F. JiuckhnJ, b. Doc. 4, 1826. CHILDREN. Clarence E., 1>, July 12, 1845— d. Feb. 13, 1847. Walter, b. June 28, 1847— d. March 10, 1852. Charles G., b. Nov. 15, 1849. Arthur E., b. Fob. 12, 1853. Amanda Jane, b. May 3, 1859— tl. Jan. 14, 1860. Charles W., Gti. of S. A. Humphrey, was b. May 25, 1828— Shore settled in Barnston. children. .1 IT ( , ' Clarinda, b. Dec. 28, 1851. Sarah F., b. Jan. 10, 1854. Verta v., b. July 13, 1850. Marv a., b. July 25, 1858. Edna, b. Jan. 7, 18G1. Lilias a., b. May 2, 1863. Cora G., b. Aug. 3, 1865. -- Benjamin F., 7th son of S. A- llumi)hrcy, was b. Oct. 28, 1830 — m- Mary Ann Lane. They settled in Barnston. ,'11. children. Leander F., b. May 7, 1855. Albert E., b. Aug. 23, 1860. Sylvender B., 8th son of S. A. Humphrey, b. Feb, 6, 1833~m. Sojjhronia P. Cusfiing. They settled in Barnston. , ,,{; I CHILDREN. Carrie E., b, Dec. 23, 1855. Dolly S., b. April 8, 1859. Allen C, b. May 13, 1863. .!■ •-:"', ,.'. ' .-.■III Yrr Family of Cajit. Issachar Norton. Capt. Issachar Norton m. Lorana Paine. They settled iu Barnston in 1805. He d. in 1825. She d, in 1843. Their chil- dren were Soth, Shadrach, T.s.sachar, Samuel, m. Orpha Heath; ti r ii ! 884 FUUESTS AND CLEARINGS. Elilwi, m. Betsey Ihath; Olivo, ni. Jioiuell Smith ; Laura, m.John Henry; Kobwoll, was drownixl in Vormont; Roswcll, 2nd, ni. u Miu Lane, and Elon, who m. S'irnh Cony. ThcHC liiinilies settled mostly in Barnston and tlie neighbouring towns. Seth Norton, b. in Bennington, Vt., Doc. 31, 1778— m. Lydui tSpraguCy b. in Methuon, Mass., May 2, 1783. They settled in Barnston in 180J. He was a millwright, and conBoquontly changed his residence frequently. Ho d. July 8, 1831. She d. in 1849. i \ 1 I CHILDREN. Clarissa, b. April 22, 180G. Frances, b. March 21, 1807— d. Nov. 5, 1850. Matilda, b. June 9, 1809. Olive, b. Doc. 21, 1810— <1. March 20, 1848. Lydia, b. Fob. 3, 1813— d. July 9, 1849. Charlotte, b. Doc. 20, 1815. Eleanor, b. March 27, 1818- Maria, b. Oct. 20, 1831. One child d- in early youth. > ■ SiiADRAcn Norton, b. in Bennington, Vt., Nov. 20, 1781— m. Abigail Portsr, b. in Stockbridge, Mass., Sept. 8, 1781. They (jcttled in Barnston, in 1803. Ho d. June 11, 1838. She d. Fob. 28, 1838. CHILDREN. I Amelia, b. Dec. 9, 1803. Arunak, b. Dec. 1, 1805. Martin, b. Fob. 17, 1808. Lorana, b. Aug. 21, 1810. Porter, b. Juno 30, 1813. Arthur, b. Jan. 20, 1815. " Sarah E., b. Doc. 14, 1819. Julia, b. April 7, 1822. One child d. young. IssACiiAR Norton, jun., b. in Nowhavon, Vt., in 1783 — m. Betsey Porter, a native of Middlobury, Vt. They settled in Barnston in 1803. She d. in 1811. July 11, 1815, ho m. Betsey, widow of Dr. J. Chapman. He d. June 21, 1850. She d. May 23, 1859. Ono child by 1st marriage, Orissa, b. Sept. 6, 1810 — m. George Thomas. ¥ FAMILY OF 1>EA. JOHN SUTTON. 33^ CHILDREN BY 2nD MAHRIAOE. IssAcHAR 3rd, b. Juno 7, 1816. Harriet, Ij. Juno 19, 1H18 — m. Ahner Foster. CoRHiN, b. Nov. 15, 181U. Ono child d. young. Arunaii Norton, oldest son of.Shndrnch Norton, wan b. Doc. 1, 1805— m. Fanny Ilnntnon, b. in Coventry, Vt., June 28, 1817. Thoy settled in Barnston, romovod to Coaticook, where ho holds tho office of captain of militia. t rillLDREN. Ernest V., b. Oct. 8, 1839. , , Osmond 0., b. Feb. 17, 1H45. Annie M., b.July 20, 1847. James T., b. Sept. 20, 1850. . ! . Three children d. young. I The button Families. Philpot J. Sutton m. Susim Hammox. They wore natives of England, emigrated to America , and after a sojourn of eight years in Now Hampshire and Vermont, settled on No. 12, 2nd Range of Barnston, in 1805. They wore exemplary and useful members of tho Baptist Church. Ho d. Doc. 24, 1813. She d. in 1847. Their children were Sarah, m. John Bellows, Esq. ; John, Daniel and Joshua. Family of Dca, John Sutton, ''' John Sutton, b. in London, Kng., Jan. 18, 1792. He came to Barnston with his family in 1805. Ho m. Sally Smith. She d. March 13, 1821. Jan. 22, 1822, he m. PhiUnda May. The family were members of the Baptist Church, in which he sustained tho office of Deacon. ' , , CHILDREN BY IST MARRIAGE. John P., b. Nov. 22, 1816— m. Anna Green. \- Susan C, b. Dec. 7, l8l8— m. A. U. Damon. .rOlU i 336 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. CIiILDREN BY 2nD MARRIAGE. Calvin M., b. July 8, 1824— d. June 30, 1847. Lu.man G., b. Sept. 22, 1826 — m. Loraiiy Merriman. Sarah, I). Sept. 29, 1828 — m. Jghn Grisim. Dean H., b. July 14, 1831— m. Maria May. George W., b. Sept. 26, 1835 — m. Rosa Hanson. Family of Simeon White. This family arc descendants of the 6th and 7th generations in a direct lino from Elder John White, who emigrated from England and settled in Hartford, Conn., and whoso posterity is scattered widely over the United States and Canada. Simeon White was b. in Gilsum, N.IL, in 176.5. Oct. 25. 1789, m. Eunice Cressy. Resided in Tunbridge, Vt., where their children were born, until 1806, when they settled on the north half of No. 15, 7th Range of Barnston. They experienced the hardships and privations incident to now settlements, but succeeded in acquiring a competence. They belonged to the Baptist Church, and were useful and valuable members of the community. He d. Aug., 21, 1825. She d. Aug. 5, 1850. CHILDREN. Simeon, h, July 23, 1790— m.%c?taCo?6yrn. Sat.ly, b. July 1, 1792— m. Z>ca. ra^ZorL(«/e. Lenda, b. May 13, 1794 — m. Nathan Kenaston. Eli S., b. April 23, 1802. Four children d. young. Eli S., 4th son of Simeon White, sen., was b. April 2.3, 1802. In 1822, his leffc leg was crusliod by the fall of a iree. He bore the pain of amputation with firmness, and instead of sinking down in despondency, set about making provision for the future. He made a wooden leg for himself, and with the assistance of friends, suc- ceeded in acquiring a good English education. Was for several years a successful teacher in the schools connected with the Royal Institute, was a proficient in mus'c, and taught in that depart- ment, spent several years in trade. In 1830, he m. Caroline Pattee, A Stanstead. They settled at Barnston Corner, where ho was variously employed in public affairs. He d. in 1869. FAMILY OP SAMUEL SHOREY. 33T CHILDREN. John, b. March 15. 1832— m. Elk.jah S,juth. Helen, b. Feb. 3, 1834 — m. Wuterman Harrington. James, b. July 1, 1839. Charles, b. Aug. 8, 18-4G. Four children d. young. Family of Samuel Shorey. Samvel Shorey ra. Bethiah Lee. Their children were Samuel E., Lucy m. Oliver Smith; Betsey, m. Thomas K. Dennett; Charlotte, Jo.seph Davis, and Chloe. Samuel E. Shorey m. Fanny Jones. Thoy wero natives of Maine, Avere among the early settlers of Barnston. He d. Jan. 2C, i8'42. She afterwards m. J. W. Fietcher. She d. April 24, 1856. children. ^ HoLLis, b. Dec. 2, 1823. ■. , : : Samuel W., b. Oct. 20, 1825. ; . Sally, b. Feb. 7, 1828— m. Charles W. Humphrey. John B., b. Feb. 7, 1832— m. i;/^e« Z)o?/^/;t«e. Alanson J., b. Feb. 17, 1834 — m. Eunice Haines, '* Alonzo C, b. April 23, 1836— m. L. M. Moulton. Mary, b. Feb.' 16, 1839— m. W. Humphrey. Vienna,!). June 15, 1841— d. March 14, 1856. .-.>^ HoLLis, eldest son of Samuel E. Shorey, was b. Dec. 2, 1823 — m. Fanny Whaler, b. in June, 1825. She d. Nov. 8, 1849. Feb. 14, 1851, liem. Clara Gihon, For many years, he sustained a jiromi- nent part in the management of the muuicipal and educational affairs of Barnston. lie ie now engaged in mercantile business in Montreal. M \ f CHILDREN BY IST MARRIAGE. Laura E., b. May 16, 1846— m. Edward A. Small. Samuel 0., b. May 23, 1848— m. LeUx 0. Knijht. CHILDREN BY 2nD MARRIAGE. ., Charles L., b. Aug. 28, 1854. .- = . r - '. Mary L. M., b. Aug. 29, 1863. ■ ' T 1R ' 338 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS, Family of Oliver Smith. Oliver Smith m. Lucy Shorey. Thuy settled in Stanslead in 1806. Subsequently sold out and loft the country. Family of Thomas R. Dennttt. Thomas E. Dennett m. Betsey Shorey. They settled in Stanstead in 1808 — left the country in 1815. He was a carpen- ter and house joiner. Family of Joseph Davis. Joseph Davis m. Charlotte Shorey. They settled in Barnston in 1807 — left the country some ten years afterwards. Family of Benjamin Jones, jun, Benjamin Jones, jun., m. Susanna Butterjield, widow of Levi Baldwin. They settled in Barnston in 1806. Ho d, in 1834. She d. in 1825. Their children were Roxana, b. Oct. 17, 1775 ; Asenath, b. March 20, 1777; Benjamin, b. Mai'ch20, 1780; Anerancy, b. Aug. 30, 1782 ; Annis b. May 27, 1785 ; Sybil, b. March 18, 1788 ; Ruhannah, b. April 17, 1790 ; Griffin, b. July 6, 1792, and Rhoda, b. Jan. 31, 1795. Benjamin Jones, 3rd, b. March 29, 1780 — m. Sally Jones. They bettled in Barnston. ^ CHILDREN. Fanny, b. Aug. 19, 1805 — m. Samuel E. Shorey. Mary J.^ b. Feb. 21, 1809— m. Reuben Heath. Family of Leonard Martin, Esq. Leonard Martin, Esq., was born in Peacham, Vt., Jan. 5, 1802 — m. Elizabeth Kellogg, a native of the same town, and b. Feb. 11, 1801. They settled on No. 14, 6th Range of Barford, in 1823. She d. June 22, 1840. In 1841, he ra. Priscilla Abbott, b. in Haverhill, N.H., Aug. 29, 1808. He has sustained the offices of captain of militia and magistrate, and has been otherwise em- ployed in public affairs. The family are respected and useful members of the community —belong to the Baptist Church. FAMILY OF GARDNER BLONDIN. 339 CHILDREN BY IST MARRIAGE. Lyman, b. Nov. 5, 1827 — m. Isnhella Lorimer. Electa, b. May 14, 1829 — m. Addison Gushing. Sarah, b. Dec. 29, 1831 — m. William. Lorimer, Elizabeth, b. Aug, 19, 1833— d. Dec. 5, 1850. Caroline, b. March 19, 1835— d. June 22, 1860. CHILDREN BY 2nD MARRIAGE. Laurin, b. Aug. 27, 1843. Laura, b. Nov. 10, 1846. Family of Chase Straw. Chase Straw, b. in Compton, P.Q., Oct. 23, 1809— m. Betsey Drew, b. in Barnston, Nov. 19, 1816. They settled on No- 15, 5th Range of Barford, in 1834. children." Oscar B., b. Dec. 7, 1834— d. Dec. 14, 1864. RosETTA, b. Aug. 15, 1836— m. Marcus Child, Esq. Melissa, b. Dec. 27, 1837 — m. Nelson Eggleston. Ellen, b. Sept. 27, 1839 — m. Francis Benoit. James S., ^. Oct. 17, 1842. , . Betsey P., b. Jan. 30, 1846 — m. George Piper. Curtis A., b. March 27, 1848. Family of Moses Ham. " M OSES IIam, b. in Barford, P.Q., Jan. 8, 1835 — m.EveynBadwin^ b. March 9, 1840. They settled on No. 17, 8th Range of Barford. One child, Adella, b. in Oct., 1859. Family of Gardner Blondin. Gardner Blondin b. in Bethlehem, X.H., June 30, 1797 — m. Judith Sartwell, b. July 9, 1804. They settled en part of No. 15, 8th Range of Barford. Their children wore Ann C, who m. Alva T Weeks ; Alice A., m. Frederick Parker ; Gilbert U., Flavius J. Faustus ; Flavilla, Faustina, Evelyn, and Alva C. i! 340 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Famlhj of David Yowig. David Young, b. in Hollis, Maine, March 22, 1790 — m.' Dolly Marsh, b. in Whcelock, Vt., in 1799. They settled in Baniston in 1808, after some years, they removed to Holland, Vt., where she d. Dec. 27, 1862. A part of their family settled in Barford. Their children were Harriet, who m. Levi Lamb ; Daniel, ni, Phebo Wheeler ; David, ni. Freda Pratt ; Elvira, m. Lewis Hall ; Charles, m. Semira Brown ; Amanda, m. Horace Mathews ; George, m. Adeline Farewell ; Nathan, and Henry. Famili/ of Ira Daniels.' Ira Daniels, b. in Whoelock, Vt,, Dec. 9, 1811 — m. Sarah A. Bean, b. in Albany, Vt., Feb. 29, 1818. They settled on No. 16, Ist Range of Barford, in 1843. Ho has been employed in the municipal and educational affairs of the township. children. Caroline, b. Dec. 19, 1837— m. Joseph Will-s. Francis E., b. Oct. 20, 1839. James W., b. Oct. 20, 1841. George P., b. Nov. 28, 1843 Onias H., b. Dec. 26, 1848. Lucy, b. July 29, 1854. Elizauetii, b. Aug. 4, 1856. Famili/ of Ezra Drew. Ezra Drew, m. Lois Wood. They settled in Barford in 1835, removed to Ontario in 1862. Their children were George, Diana, Isaac, Eunice, Ezra, Moses, Lewis, and Lois. Moses Drew, son of Ezra Drew, m. Manjaret Barker, h. in Barnston, Jan. 17,1830. They settled In Barford. Famili/ of William Bliss. WiLLiAM Bliss, b. in Lebanon, Conn., June 30, 1785 — m, rhcbc Farmer, b. in Ilutland, Vt., in 1788. They settled in Barns, ton in 1803, but subsequently left the country. Their children were Nancy, Emily, Caroline, Emerson, and Phila. %". FAMILY OF JOHN WRIGUT, ESQ. Family of John Wright , Esq, 341 John Wrioiit, b. in Suffolk County, England, Oct. 28, 18U, camo to Cunnchv in 183.6. Served as a volunteer in Qa^i. Kilborn's Company in Stanstcad during the Rebellion of 1837-1839, settled on No. 15, 3rd Range of Barford. In 1837, ho m. Elizahcth Major, a native of Sutlblk County, Eng., and b. Oct. 18, 1820. They began upon a now farm in the wilderness, and, by industry and economy, have succeeded in acquiring a competence. He sus- tains the oftico of magistrate, and has been variously employed in public affairs. CHILDREN. William, b. July 1, 1838 — d. young. Ann, b. March 10, 1810 — m. Rev. Thomas Gales. Lewis P., b. March 2, 18-12 — m. Sophia Baldwin. George, b. Aug. 2, 1850. John E., b. Sept. 6, 1854. Family of' Elisha Thomas. Elisiia Thomas and wife were among the early settlers of Barnston. They were natives of Xow Hampshire. Their chil- dren wore George, John, Elisha, Edmund, James, and Nanc}'. George Thomas, m. Orissa Norton. They settled in Barford. Their children were Collostin, who ni. Mary Bush ; Harlow, ni. Ellen Bcrland ; Norton, m. Sally Ereio ; Newell, m. Catherine Burns ; Betsey, m. E. F. 3IcCoy ; Albert, Lorania, Lucy, Julia, and Matilda. George, Thomas and his son, C illostin Thomas, Avero, for many years, stage proprietors and mail contractors. Family of Rer. Joseph Chandler, Rev. Joseph Chandlek, b. in Gloucestershire, Eng., Aug. 21, 1812. In 1847 — m. Maria E. Jenkins. She d. in 1850. He sub- sequently :n, Mary Jane Lorimer, of Stanstead, b. Aug 10, 1826. One child by 1st marriage, Hannah M., b. April 11, 1849. children by 2Nn marriage. Isabella B., b. Oct.?,. 1851. Georok, b. Aug. 22, 1853— d. in 1857. X 1:1 'i f w 342 FOR^;STS AND CLEARINGS. Joseph, b. Aug. 4, 1855. James, b. July 18, 1857. John, b. July 15, 1859. Haiuuet, b. March 16, 1861. Priscilla, b. Dec. 12, 1864. ^i f ADDITIONAL FAMILIES. Field.— Moses 8. Field m. Margaret Inncs, dau. of Kev. Josei)h Gibb, b. in Banif, Seothmd, and has children : Joseph, b. Oct. 20, 1838 — lives at home. AloNZo, b. Sept. 18, 184(J-lives in Nashua, N.K. Edward S., b. Feb. 1, 1841— m., 1873, i^Ac-ie lidiworth. Lives in Kansas. ELizABETii,b. Feb. 4, 1845— ni. September 16, 1874, Albert Clark of Stanstead. Helen 31., b. May 5, 1847. David Gum, b. Feb. 27, 1849. Mary Anna, b. Aug. G, 1852. " The residence of the family is near the old homestead in Stan- stoad. Mr. Field has studied and travelled at times in his life, but of late has lived moi-c at home. McGaffev.— Henry MclJaftey born in Lyndon, Vt. M. Dec 31, 1846, Susan, dau. of Juna Field, and has children : Annie Maria, b. Feb. 19, 1847. Heuuert H., b. May 19, 1850— m. Mar. 8, 1871, Inez Brewer of Derby, Vt. Ida ELr/ABETii, b. Oct. 5, 18.53- d. June 7, 1872. Greatly en- deared In' excellent and amiable tjualities of character, her death was a sad attliction to kindred and friends. Frederick B., b. Xov. 10, 1856— lives at home. Residence of family, Strnstead. Wilcox.— Pardon B. "Wilcox m. June, 1838, Judith Alkn, of Craftsbury, Vt., and has children : Clara Helen, b. July 10,1839- m. Erastus Bucldand of Barn, ston, has 2 children : Eliza CoRiLLA, b. June 9, 1845; died same year. L. Adelle, b. Sept. 12, 185.5— m.Dec. 25,1872, x\rthur E. BnJd- xohi of Barnston, and has Arthur P., b. Jan. 1, 1874. Mr. Wilcox has lived in Barnston, doing business and shurin.o' in public duties, but now resides near the home of his earlv life in V. Josej)!! Lives in ert Clark ill Stan- fc, but of M. Dec Brewer of sail J en- ler death iUoi^ of >f Barn. ' ' ■ ■ ■ i '. t\ Bald- arin^o- in ' lilb ill il f 342 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. IM Ai)j>iTiu; >!arv ^ ^ ■ ' The V •'nnnlv i.-. nnnr fh^ a\i\ hmri;'sfi'a(1 1<-. ^^fn. 4oui ■ ■•—d, Juno 7, 187?. Gi\a»Jty on- ■-l«:'i":'' •, herdwatu ;.M-.i--a a»d fiiv iM.'j, !'■ r^nil— ilv«s at homo. Jaue, 1S38, ;?F.LVi, il>. Sept .' , ami ' :.'» / /f^ '^r^- X /**^ ^ *^M\/ 111 w i ^ ^ ". 1^-^ h>. ADDITIONAL FAMILIES. 343 Stniistoiul ill easy circumstances, l»nt doprivod of tlio society and help of his wife roinovcd by douth Sept. 28, 1S08. PoMRov.— Solah J., 8011 of Col. Boiijaiuin Pomroy, m. Juno 30, 1857, Victoria Sofalio, dau. of A. A. Adams, Esq.,of Coaticook , and ha.s children' Lizzie v., b. May 15, 1858. Mary Acjnes, b. Nov. 2, 18G0. Benjamin A., b. July 5, 1801. Aluebt Lee, b. July 17, 18(53. Aaron Alexander, b. July 13, 1805. Lucy Lee, b. Nov. 7, 1870. Elsie B., b. Sept. 13, 1872. !Mr. Pomroy occupies the homostoad in Compton, and i.s largely engaged in farming, sharing liberally in measures for the good of society, llis father, Col. Pomroy, has still hero a homo. Ball.— Albert Phelps Ball, b. May 10, 1823, iu Montreal. J[. Feb. 12, 1850, Mary Lee, daughter of Col. Eonjamin Pomroy, of Compton, and has children : William Lee, b, Feb. 7, 1851 — lives in Coaticoolv, a^sista it in bank. Be.njamin p., b. May 8, 1854—1. May 3, 18G0. Albert Lespnard, b. Nov. 8, 1855 — d. May 10, 18G0. LrcY Lee, b. Xov. 14, 1857— d. May 10, 1800. Benjamin P., b. March 7, 1800. Charles, b. Jan. 27, 1802— d. June, 1803. Erastus Phelps, b. Aug. 2, 1803. Albert Easton, b. Sept. 7, 1804. Mary Eliza, b. Jan. 7, 1800 — d. Sept. 10, of the same year. James Tlrner, b. July 10, 1808. Henry Turner, b. July 18, 1871. Five of the children were born during the i. ''^nce of tbo family in Sherbrooke. Of late they have lived on tin- place long owned and occupied by Erastus Lee, uncle of Mrs. Ba I, enjoying a homo of great value and comfoit iu Staustead. Sleeper. — A family of this name came from England about the year 1700, and settled in New llainpshire. The branch of this family described in this sketch remained loyal to the Government of England during the struggle of the Colonies for independence, and H. Sleeper, thon a child, removed early iu life to Vermont, where ho marrie I Miss H. Batchelder. Not satistic'l with the government and laws they came in 1801 to Canada, and settled on I ^\% IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGEr (MT-S) V /. te V •'#. 1.0 I.I 1.25 2.5 m Ilia '^^ IM IIIIIZ2 iuo mil 2.0 i.8 1.4 1.6 I V] sequeiitly married the Kev. W. C. Somerville, a thoroughly educated gentleman of the Presbyterian Church. They are now in JSewport, Vermont. The ninth, a son, W. Sleeper, married Miss Cole, and lives in Coaticook, where he carries on an extensive business in the manufacture of fai-ming imjilemenxs. His skill and honorable dealing have given him a well-deserved reputation. The tenth, a son, J. Sleeper married Miss Carswell, and removed to Wisconsin Avhere they are now living. Mrs. Abigail Cass. — The following is a synopsis of an account of the sickness and death of Mrs. Abigail Cass, published in the Boston Medical Journal in 1835, by Drs. M. F. Colby and S. Bar- nard ; Mrs. Cass was 28 vears old when Dr. Colbv was called to visit her in 1833, — had been five years married, had sulfored severely from sickness in which the head had been much affected—stomach ■weak and irritable. She recovered and enjoyed her usual health until near the close of the year, when she was taken with severe pain in the head attended with delirium, and the power of vision nearly or quite suspended. After the violence of the attack had been subdued, her delirium subsided, she began to have turns of reverie or a state of sleep in which she talked much, composed poetry, prayed, exhorted, sung, etc. When in her reveries, her e^'cs were always closed, her limbs had a convulsive movement, her breathing was laborious, and her I 346 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS, frequent moaiiings and gestures imiieatcd intense su.ffering, yet lier conversation was lively and cheerful, often sarcastic ai. witty* Sometimes she Avould sing and pray and exhort in tht most solemn and affecting manner. Although she never had the slightest recollection when awako- of Avhat passed in lier reveries, yet when in them, she remember, edwhat had passed in former ones. She often supposed herself to^ be writing poetry, and would recito what she supposed she had written. She seemed always'to be governed by the strictest regard to the truth, and if she made a promise, was sure to fulfil it. iSho- once took a fancj-^to give a lecture on quackery, and appointed the time at 6, on the following ]\[onday evening. Before the time appointed she had several paroxysms and intervals. Feeling cu- rious to see if she would keep her appointment, and if she did, to hear her discourse. Dr. Colby vi>ei'- Ibod in to of to fesi- ADDITIONAL FAMILIES. 347 blc, seemed to have no offoct in obstructing hor vision — a hand, a folded cloth, a pillow, or a tea tray, and other objects wore at different times hold before the book without impeding hor wJion reading, and without her appearing to notice that anything wsis in the way. Setting aside her clairvoyance, many of the mental faculties seemed excited to the highest degree and to manifest powers that they wore incapable of in a normal state. This was more particu- larly the case with ideality, wit, time, tune, and language. Wit> raillery, and sarcasm would often abound in licr conversation, and hor poetical effusions, which were far above what sho was supposed to bo able to do in hor natural state, were chaste and generally of a highly devotional character. In lior case, that part of the head where phrenologists have located the organs of those faculties Avas the seat of intense pain, and the skin over it was so exquisitely tender that the slightest touch would cause her to shrink as from the approach of a hot iron. Among the romeiios pi'oposcl, the warm bath at the tempera- ture of 08 d. FahrcJiheit was tried. When taken out sho was en- tirely prostrated — so much so, that for a long time it seemed that the taper must expire in tho socket ; but Avhen the powers of life had rallied, her head and stomach were much relieved, and her ros" ])ii'ation was full and free. Sho soon, however, passed into a reverie when she immediately exclaimed — •' I am blind I Before I was put into the bath, I could see very well and read any book, but now I cannot see at all !" From'that moment, she lost lier dair- voj'anco, and a gradual improvement took place in her lioalth. but hor convalescence was long and tedious. She recovered so far as to be able to attend to her liousohold affairs for a few months, when sho began again to decline, and died Oct. 31, 1833, aged 30 j'oars. ( I r*'* It' '" m 348 FAMILY RECORD. BIRTHS. Names op Parents. Time. Place. « Names of CiiiLnREx. Time. Place. • •fij FAMILY RECORD. 349 MARRIAGES. Names of Parents. Time. Place. Names of Children. Time. Place. i w I i 1^ f I ft ■ k- : 350 FAMILY RECORD. DEATHS. Names of Paukxts. TlMK. Place. ^ ' NaMKS of ClIlI.DTJKX. Time. Place. « • ■ NOTES IN BRIEF. IN MEMOHIAM. Mrs. Mary Pomroy, second wife of Selali Pomroy, Esq., died April 17, 1837, in Stanstead. At the ti'.ncof licr marriasjo, Jan. 14, 1823, she was the widow •o'-'' of Dea. lluljbard Lawrence, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., whom she married Feb. 22, 1801, an. I by whom she lial nine children. She was the daughter of Major Philip Goss, of Winchester) N.H. Mother was the dear name of the surviving parent, and wliat is purer, more fixed, and enduring than a mother's love ? Sho sjwaks only in accents of kindness. Her eye beams with tender- ness and solicitude. Her hands minister day and night to nio comfort of her offspring. Her kiss is the sweetness of parental aflection. Her unceasing anxiety and untiring activity show that the world itself is less a portion to her than even a wayward child. Inestimable is the treasure of her counsels and rei)roof, her prayers and holy life, her parting blessing and dying testi- mony. Such was sho whose death has been hero noticed, such her love, such her life. " Far, far beyond the readi of mortal ken, No eye hath seen it, nor hath human pen Portrayed the glories of that world above, Whose very atmosphei'O is holy love. Oh I 'twill be passing sweet, to meet the friend We loved on earth, and there together bend Before the throne eternal, and rehearse Its untold glories in exalted verse." " Clarissa Goss Lawrence, the beloved wife of Rev. Lucius Doou little, minister of St. George's Church, Lennoxville, departed this life April 4, 1848, aged 45 years." Louisa Lawrence, widow of Zolotos Hosmer, formerly of Boston and Cambridge, Mass., died July 2, 1871, in Hinsdale, Mass., aged 69 years. Nancy Temple Wakefield, wife of liev. John Lawrence, died suddenly of pneumonia, Jan. 6, 1871, in Reading, Mass., aged 42. years. rf U^ 35i FOIIEHTH AND CLEARINGS. Tlie last fifteen nn.'in>' ,• I'r , ;• II. I ii:. t|«l rjinffc > v?!Ti}accon i^Tiut 1.". i II'.: i,i;;;':i • It- oilvu/aiion, ami ^ .■'■;''< vitli ft spooiiil • • m>i .'C. Art, !i Tho collogla; . Ill- ■• •;■ .! uddit:ii>a the Lami and(i Modiikali .1 >iied, a'*e a'' ,1 (.' -inj^' J.h<1;m oifsr > vi' femr ye; .,;iotln>r r»t**n. tit, Uikin^ .-'isb Ktudir . ." t'To o: :ingu!\gos j>ur- ' complctjr';; honorably tb?* i ite, tho Ci>mi)DOrciA', o*^''!!*** si .ciciiu • -.-psirtmenW. k I J/^.jSf ^*i; p ~ ; ■ »a ' . zv] ip. -f;'^;r^. « f(; t "W-,,. THE WESLEYAN COLLEOE, 8TANSTEAD. 35S A museum contuining curiosities from various countries, ami specimens in Mineralogy, Numismatology, and Natural History^ with philosophical instruments, &c., has a place in the main b-.'ld- ing of the College. There are three terms in the Academic year. From the first Saturday in Sept. t) Doc. 21st, or ^ticiiaelmis Term ; from the third Saturday in Jan. to first Saturday in April, or Lent Term ; and Trinity Term, from the first Saturday in April to the last Thursday in June, giving a month's vacation at Christmas, andf two months at midsummer. The sons of clergymen in the dioceses of Montreal and Quebec, residing , in the school boarding house, are admitted free of charge for tuition. Prizes are awarded annually to the best .>:;tudents in their re- spective years, in classics, mathematics, and French, as found at examination in June. TEI1<: WESLF.YAN COLLEGE, STAXSTEAD. The building is of granite and brick, 142 feet in length by 5:? in width, five stories high, with a wing of the same height 37 by 42 feet on the ground, and a central obscrvator}', from which on all sides is aftbrded the most delightful rangoof views that can grutity the eye of the observer. It has a capacity sufliciont l^r the accommodation of the teach- ers, 200 boarders, and day ]m])ils to the number of 100. The rooms and apartments are all large, well ventilated, and r'lhly furni. bed. The courses of study are such as to g've a borough English education, and prejiaro young persons of both sexes for College, Avith a special commercial and scientific coui'se and a special norse. Art. studies, &c., optional. The collegiate department for young ladies orl'ers an English course of three years, also a course of four 3'ears, taking in addition the modern languages, or another of same length, taking Latin and Greek in addition to English studies. Jlodifications, so an to include any two of the languages pur- sued, are admissible. Diplomas are given to the students completing honorably the courses of study in the ladies collegiate, the commercia', normal school, or industrial and scientific deportments. Il 1} ?■ t f- , I I 354 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. Special attention given to French, both aa to reading and con- I'ersation. Board and tuition to be paid in advance. Absence on account of sickness considered, and due allowance made. A deduction of 12^ percent, made in fiiror of the children of ■ministers of the gospel, also where two or more students attentl from the same family, a reduction allowed. The College year comprises four forms of ten weeks each, and closes June 29th, having holidays from Dec. 23 to Jan. 6, and vacation in summer of two months or more. Correspondence may be addressed to the Rev. William Hans- ford, Governor and Secretary. The location of this College isiturivaUcdfov both natural scenerj- in variety and beauty, and for healfhfulncss. It is also convenient!}' .situated for access, being connected with railways to Sherbrooke, to Montreal, to Boston, and to Springfield and New York. Pev. WILLIAM HANSFOUD, Governor. FACULTY. 1. Rev. a. lee HOLMES, M. A., PRrxcirAL, Classics and Uiffher Mathematics. 2. I?EV. Wm. U A'S^iF OIW, iMenf aland Moral Science and Evi- dences of Christianity. 3. G. J. B0MPA8, M. D., K. E. C. P., Drawing and Fainting. 4. Rev. E. a. IIEALY, Physical Science, Elocution and Hebrew- 5. Miss H. F. GILES, Mt. Ilolyoke Seminary, German, Italian 'Und History. 6. Miss C. M. SMITH, French and Belles Lett res. 7. Miss M. IJOSS, McGill Normal School. Instrumental and Vocal Music. 8. Mrs. A. L. HOLMES, Instrumental Music. 9. Miss MARY L. FLANDERS, Common English. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Hon. T. LEE TERRILL, President, S. FOSTER, ESQ., Vice President. A. P. BALL, ESQ., Tre.\surer. Rev. WILLIAM HANSFORD, Secret.\ry. I, BANK O. xi,E EASTKUS TO.,V«„r,>s Rev. S. D. Rice, D 1) , ^ ^^•'^ Charles W. Pierce, Em. ,^*'^- ^- I^omrov. 3^ev. Geo. DotoLAs, LL. I) ^"arles C. Coi.av Jf P ^oiLv J. Maclauen, LL. B. ' f • ^- Ai>a.v«, j,Vsn ^ '• ^ • Wm. H. Lee, M. A. «cv Lerov Hookeh «tv. D. Connolly. £• ^^- Cowles, 31 T!' John Young, M. A. f'^^l'- J- Grenfell " I -11. D. II0L.MES, Esu ^«^'- ^- ^EK Holmes, M A Pnco of Board reduced to «'? ^-i costof excellent board, a comfortalir" ?"'' '^'"'^ '^^'^^'^ tl.e Tlui.s the entire cost nf it ,^ 1'^' week extra. The College ha.s been in oncr^ i. ! '' ^''^^ •^■^^'''•• ^ittendancc being as follows: ' '^^"«»ty-five weeks, the Ladies, Gentlemen,. ^^ ' 68 Average per half term, 98. '' " ' ^^^ THE BAXK OP rnv r, . . 01 iriE EASTERN TOWNSRrp, Thcycarof i,K-ornorationofn of Dlby. enry Dsen, Ben- y- Q^yCl'-ur^ /(. y\. A JO!I t THE MA8SAWIPPI VALLEY RAILROAD. 359 - 1 :'■■'.' ^ ( : ill ii. J he ro<^i T! ..m; 111 Gmt jfrmitly aoo<.l» i ■#• All th^:' 1 ^'.a_. . ■ Othor j.Ji . -V irt&t&U ■ . I ' tliio |jin,v<^ » i**.v ^ , . - . but has ' been recei\ -ed .ri on th^O. T. Rail- /eryyo.'t!' s'H and M i fi Ml if ! i Ni- ioa TIIK MASSAWII'PI VALLEY RAILROAD. 359 TIk) Committco on Conslnit'tion consisted of lloniy Koycf*, Kninions Ituymond, and Col. Bciij. Pomroy, Sept. 29, 18<»9, tho mcotinii: ro-oloctod tho oflloor.sof the Com- pany with Stophoii Foster, Troasuror. Sopt 7, 1870, u vote of thnnk-H of tlio fttockholders was given to Col. Pomroy, for his* j^riituitous services, and for tho zeal shown b}' him in behalf ofM. V. Railway Company. A month later, tho oflloors of tho Boa rany recently elected are Albert Knight, Esq., of Stanstead, President ; R. N. Hall, Es(j., Sher- brooke, Vice-President; and Slephen Foster, Esq., of Stanstead, Secretary. The operation and management of tho Railway have thus far been quite satisfactory to tho public, and its increasing businos.s and prospects aro gratifying to those who gave time and money, and strength for its construction. MAOOO. The next work of the kind in the county, and greatly needed, is a railway from Oyer's Flat to Magog and beyond, giving access to the unlimited and unfailing Avater-power at Magog, which, for both quality and quantity, has ni)thing to compsfro with it in this section of the country, thus affording opportunity for business which capital and labor would not be slow to improve. COATICOOK. All the advantages arising from its location on the G. T. Rail- way, Coaticook largely enjoys, and that increasingly every year. Other parts of tho county are benefited, but Coaticook grows and is taking on new and larger forms of business, erecting more costly and commodious buildings and working up tho water-power capital and ontorpriso of the place more and more, going quite in advance of any other part of tho Townships. A statement of tho recent pi-ogress and present prospects of this place has been confidently expected in time for publication, but has ' been received. ^1 if? :5G0 FORESTS AND CLEARINGS. CLOSING WORDS OF THE PUBLISIIKJ}. llo is callod to oxpross his obligations to Col. Benjamin Pom- j'oy, ot'Compton, for tho pecuniary aid afVordcil in Larryin<^ tlio History through tho pross, without which tho work could not have been done. Interested alike in the labors of Mr. TFubbard, and the common advantage of tho people of the County, it seemed to him that means nhould be used to puljli.sh the History, and bring it to tho fiimilie^ for whose benefit it had been compiled, a.id it is hoped that "eomothing more than what is duo Col. Pomroy will be re- ceived from tho sale of copies published. It ha.s boon tho constant desire and aim to reduce as low as ])o«sible the cost of publication, and yet aft'ord to subscribers an:ieazar 198 " Eleazar, Jr ^98 " Samuel Dr 174 " William 206 Cleaveland Vester SOK " William... 304 '• Ezra 304 " Dr. Norman 304 Clettbrd Richard 192 " Samuel 319 " Jacob 319 " Joseph 32(1 " Philander.... 320 Clement Timothy 313 " Timothy, Jr.. 313 " I.^aac 314 Cobb W. C 13[ Cole Simeon 107 INDEX OF FAMILIES. 365 Page Jr.. 2iS ..... 228 131 200 242 H4;j 277 277 M 278 el 278 1 184 » 18G 185 185 185 230 '.'.'.....". 168 172 16J> :brt... 205 147 US iirht... 131 id.... 275 327 144 308 309 308 241 . 341 a 301t . 198 ir -"OS 174 20G r .... fto:; m... 304 304 man 304 102 .... 3iy .... 310 .. 3211 r.... 320 313 ,,Jr.. 313 ' .. 314 .. 131 .. 107 Page Cole Thomas 108 " Asa 197 Comstock Luther 223 Converse Jude 302 " Jonathan .. 302 " Asaph 303 Collins Ichabod 200 " Ephraim 200 " Snmviel 200 Cooper Francis 310 Cooic Wm. G 288 Crooker Josiah 306 Cull Col. Henry 284 (,' ox Jonas 268 Cushing M. T 325 Cutting Zona 3.30 " Ziidok .3.30 " Horace 331 " Lucard .330 Colby Families 151 " Dr. Moses P.... 151 " Charles C 153 " William B 1,53 " Benj 296 " John 290 Cowles C. W., M.D... 138 Copp Moses 233 " Richard 233 " Mosps, Jr 233 " (Jeorge F 234 " Moses W 234 D. Damon Families 330 Davis Dudley 202 " Moses 203 " JJathan 203 " Simeon 204 " Silas 204 " Edmund 322 " Joseph 338 Daniels Ira 340 Dennett Thos. H 338 Dickerson S. H 150 Dixon Matthew 142 Dresser John 318 " Benjamin 317 Doloff Josiah 191 " Samuel 191 Drew Families 230 " Samuel 230 " Abel 231 " Harlow 231 " Abel, Jr 231 " Isaac 309 " Isaac, Jr 310 " James 310 " Joseph 310 " Ezra 340 " John 230 E. Elder Hugh 229 Page Ellsworth G 292 Emery Nathan 284 " William 284 F. Farley Amos 173 " Jesse 172 Field Jonathan 169 " M. S 342 Fish Joseph 250 " Lemuel 256 " Champion 257 Flanders Christopher. 280 " Philip 280 " David 280 " Davids 280 Foss Jonathan 190 Foster Stephen 137 Fowler Ellison 246 Fox Uriah 175 " Silas ._ 175 " Col. Amos ' 175 " Amos K 329 " Moody 175 Eraser Jamt.' 242 " John 242 Fletcher Isaac 296 G. Gates George T 149 Geddes James 242 Geer Elijah 193 Gibb Rev. Joseph 149 Gilbert Dr. F. D 290 Gilman S. T 219 " Capt. John... 22o " Capt. Samuel 220 Goodwin Family 181 Gordon Family 207 Green Gardner 188 Glines James 245 " Dr. Moses 245 Grisim Jasper 323 Gustin John, Jr 224 " Elisha 225 " Josiah 225 " Josiah, Jr 225 " Aaron 226 Gofl'E. \V 278 Grannis Wm 147 H. Hall Rev. R.Y 1,50 Ham Moses 339 Hanson Lewis 315 " Micajah 315 " Charles 316 " Benjamin 316 Harvey David 246 Heath'Capt. John 311 " Daniel 311 " Hiram 312 I'ago Heath Peter 184 " Daniel 184 " Moses 184 Hoitt Richard C 177 Hibbard Augustine..., 120 " Plinv V 121 Hill Timothy'K 236 " Samuel 306 " Samuel, 3d 307 " Isaac 307 Hitchcock Ephraim... 257 " Paul 257 '' Paul, Jr.... 2.57 " Edward.... 2.58 " Sumner 258 HoUister Nathaniel.... 321 Holmes Daniel 155 " Frederick 140 Horn John 307 Howe Squire 321 House Francis 212 " Francis, Jr 213 " Harry 214 " Alvin 213 " George 214 " JohnL 214 Howe Jonas 321 Hovey Ebenczer 247 " Chester 247 " John 248 " Horace 248 Haskell Freeman 138 Hawes N 282 Hoyt Samuel 276 " Samuel, Jr 276 " Joseph 276 Hubbard Phineas 126 " Benjamin F. 1 26 " Rev.Aust.O. 126 " Phinea:*,Jr,.. 127 '• John M 127 " Henry 127 Humphrey John 332 '' Thomas.... ,331 " Ephraim.... 331 " Samuel 332 " Samuel A.. 332 " HollisS.... 332 " Benj F 333 C. W 333 " Sylvend.B. 333 Hasehine Ilazen 205 Hartwell Oliver 174 Huntingdon S., Esq... 247 ; V Ives Joseph 272 " Joseph, Jr 272 " Harley 272 " Isaac 272 " Joel 270 " Eli 270 " Julius 270 " B. H 270 366 INDEX OF FAMILIES. V\ % Pnpc Jenks Dr. Nathaniel... 327 Johnson Jonathan 274 " Jonathan, Jr. 274 " AbelB 274 " E. R., Esq 274 " Zacheu3 275 Jones Major John 287 " Benjamin 338 " l?enjamin,Jr 338 Judd Hawkins 2.'i9 " Francis 138 K. Kezar Simon 255 " Amos 25") " Joseph 255 Kilborn Charles 1.53 " Joseph 1.55 " Alexander..., 155 " Ebenezer 320 Kimpton Rufiis 199 " Rufus, Jr 199 Knight Samuel 133 " Albert 132 KevesIIon.H 130 Kendalls SS 235 L. Ladd Nathaniel 176 " Samuel G 176 Langraiide Jolin 178 Le Baron Japheth 249 " Richard 249 " James 249 " Chancey.... 2.5o " Orrin 250 '■ ' " Horace 251 '■ Elijah H 251 " Japheth B... 251 " Charles 252 Lee Jedediah 155 " Jedediah, 3d 150 " Daniel 156 " Elias 1.56 " Jonathan 157 " Henry 157 " Ede 158 " Rev. jfason 158 Libbee Abrahom 177 " Nathan 177 " William 178 " Pearson 178 " Joshua 167 Little Bond 252 " Abijah 2.^3 " Thomas 253 " Ezekiel 253 " Jonathan 253 " Dea.Taylor 252 Lincoln Ebenezer 176 Lord (I Page Locke .James 179 " Thomas 312 " Levi 312 " Thomas 313 Stephen 279 Isaac 280 " John 280 Lorimer John 243 Lovejoy Jeremiah 283 Lytbrd Zebulon 183 " John 183 " James G 182 " Nathaniel 183 Lani)hire William 228 M. McClary William " Charles " Silas C McConnell John " ThomaSjJr. McCoy Tliomas " Thomas, Jr.... McDuffie Daniel Mack Abijah " Silas " Asa " Franklin " Daniel W Magoon Morrill " Alexander.... " Jonathan " Jonatlian, Jr. " Dudley " Simeon " John " Daniel " David Mansur Daniel " Daniel, Jr Martin Joseph W " Abi-aiiam " Leonard, Esq. May Hezekiah '< Asa " Willard McCaw Hujrh Meigs Family " Dr. John Merrill David Merrimau Joseph " Amasa " Hon Am.J. " J.H Merry Ralph •' Ralpli 5th " Johns , " Daniel " Joseph Mitchell Dolpliin Moi John Miller Elisha " Ira 179 180 142 273 273 288 288 320 226 226 227 227 227 241 240 240 240 240 240 241 241 241 171 171 143 204 338 206 205 301 152 146 147 193 270 270 269 269 263 264 263 267 264 146 219 232 232 Page Miller Daniil 231 " Elisha, Jr 232 Moore, Thomas 291 " John 291 McGaffev H 342 Monro Colin 244 " George 244 Montague Moses 122 Mosher Michael 314 " Richard 314 Morrill Paul 159 " William 159 " Archibald 160 " Isaac 159 " David 160 " Abner 165 Moulton William 165 " Rev. ATery.. 166 " Rev. Abial... 166 " Rev.Thom.P. 166 N. Nash Oliver 121 Norton Sefh 334 " Issachar 333 " Issachar, Jr... 334 " Sliadrach 334 " Soth 3.34 " Arunah 335 Noyes Adam 137 0. Oliver Dr. William.... 266 •' William, Jr 266 " Edward 266 " William W 267 Osgood David 293 P. Packard Richard 234 Paradis Thomas 328 Parker Joshua 30.") " Joshua, Jr 305 " Alpheus 306 " Rev. Alviu 305 " Harvey 305 " Joel 292 Patton Andrew 120 Paul James 167 Peaslee Silas 208 " Jedediah 308 " James 308 Perkins Silas 294 " George 293 " John 294 Perry Lnke 193 Pierce Wilder 128 " Charles W 128 " George 128 " Henrv G 1'-".' " Carlos 129 I INDEX OF FAMILIES. 367 Page 231 r a 232 201 291 342 241 244 L'3 h 122 314 314 l,"jy Im 150 IGO 1.50 1 " IGO litn ■lom.P 165 1(35 . IfiO . IGG . IGG . 121 1 334 . 334 .. 334 .. 334 .. 335 ■ '..' 137 ^fiaiiQ. ... 2GG ... 2GG ... 2GG ... 267 ... 203 1 ... 23t ... 328 .... 305 ^M 30G ^H^iu .... 305 .... 3<>5 ^B ^M IRT ^H .... Hh. 308 308 ^H' ^H ^H. .... ^H ^H .... ^^1 ^^H' 1 ^^H ' ^ Page Pinkham Samuel 212 Plumley AppW'toa 2,58 Pomroy Families 122 " Selah, Esq... 122 " Hazen 123 " Quartus 124 " Col. Benj 124 Pool Theodore C 293 «» Rufus 203 " Henry L 203 Porter James 218 Putney Joseph 281 " Joseph, Jr.... 282 Pomroy S. J 343 Ptrcival C. L 283 Q. Quimby John 1G8 B. Rexford Isaac 2GG " Abraham 265 " Kice 2G5 " Samuel 2GG " Russell 2(55 " Renjamin .... 2G4 Richardson C. A 130 Rickard Abner 101 " Abncr, Jr.... 192 Rix Nathauiel 170 " Nathaniel, Jr 170 Rogers Joseph 18G " Isaac 201 " William 201 Rose Edward 135 " Timotliy 135 Rowell Thomas 283 Eu'ter Capi. John 205 t Roberts John 174 Rider E. R 230 Remich David ?6S " Edward 2G7 " Edward, Jr... 268 " David 2G8 S. Sampson Joseph 249 Sanborn John 32G Sarles John 200 Saunders James 13G Page Sinionds Lowell 2,52 Simpson Donald 243 Smith Ic-habod 132 " Joel 223 " Joel, Jr 224 " Philip N 224 " Osmyn 223 " Benjamin " Oliver 338 " Eiishft 277 Shurtlitf Amos 195 " Lalhrop 287 " Dr. Solon 287 " Thomas 288 " Joel 329 Shorey Samuel 337 " Samtiel E 337 " Hollis 337 Sleeper Hezekiah 343 " Lewis L,, Esq 343 Sayer E 274 Somers Dr. Geo. 0.... 274 StearnsSamuel 207 " Nathan 207 Stewart Family 214 " Horace 215 SnowS. W 128 Sutton P. J 335 " John 335 Steele Zadok 21G " Solomon 217 Swain Thomas 176 Straw Chase 3.30 T. Taplin Johnson 190 " John H 100 •' Augustus 324 Tavlor Silas 173 ■" Jacob 180 " Reuben 17:i " William 282 TerriH H. B 139 " T.L 140 Tilton Nathaniel 1G5 " Nathaniel, Jr... 165 Turner Charles 279 " Ji'sso 279 " David 279 Thomas George 341 Thornton J 328 Page Vcrback Philip... 222 Varnum Bonj:\min 2o() Vincent Robert 28l> W. Wadleigh Ephraira... " Taylor " John " Amasa Witcher Dr. Isauu Way Harris Wallingford David.... Weare Peter " John Weston Dr. John " James Wells Moses Wheeler Josiah " Sylvester White Simeon " EliS " Caleb " Dexter " Ilosea Williams Israel Whitcomb Elias " Cyrus Wood Israel « Israel, 3d " Ephraini Woodman Calvin " Joshua S.. " J S., Jr.... Woodward Squire " Christoph, Wright Lemuel '• John Worth Joseph " Edward Webb John Wilcox Calvin " P. B 259 260 260 2G1 nt> 142 1,S2 171 172 283 181 323 323 ??A 336 221 222 222 218 289 20O 116 IIG 117 205 205 29.5- 281 281 228 341 141 223 174 207 342 Y. Young Andrew 134 " Alexander 1.34 " James I'i4 " Andrew, Jr 135 " David 340