1^ VI!VB«*9 V1NV5 ' Q c 2 Cl ^f ?5 f\ u^ w ^g n o 1ME UNIVERSITY O < y jC I ? % o SANTA BADBARA <>, y-5 «> SANTA BARBARA " CP^f") AiisoaAiNri 3(1. ' o VMVflMVfl VINVS o THE uh-':vFR3rr / o vavaavg vinvs 9 5f\ AJllSS3MNn 3H1 « 3D ^ ^ o do AMvaan 3hi <» ^3 .^ D o SANTA BARBARA " o THE UNIVERSITY o ¥ c i-Lj,s 1 SANTA BARBARA O OF CAUFORNIA U dli 5^ / 6 J ^ HISTORY NORTH BRIDGEWATER, ^Plgtnoutfj Counts, ilHassacfjusctts, FKOM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT TO THE PRESENT TIME, FAMILY HEGISTERS. BY BRADFORD KINGMAN, MEMBER OF THE NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY j CORRESPONDING MEMBEB OF ■WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY } AUTHOR OP KINGMAN MEMORIAL. BOSTON: PUBLISHED BY THE AUTHOR. 1866. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1866, by BRADFORD KINGMAN, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District of MassachusettB. IjiNUS AND NiLES, FHINTEBS, 37 COBNUILL, BOSTON. DEDICATIOIY. TO ^|j? §mmi]unU ^t tlu &mUj 3HiUt^ NORTH BBIDGEWATER, WHEREVER RESIDING, AND TO THE iPrestttt Enljabttants of tlje tJTobjn, THIS WOEK IS MOST UESPECTEULLY DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR. k LIST OF ILLUSTllATIONS. Residence of Chandler Sprague, Esq 0pp. Title Page, Map of the Town 1 Old Chvrch and Town House in Ancient Bridgewater ... 11 First New Jerusalem Church 49 Second New Jerusalem Church 49 South Congregational Church 54 First Methodist Church 65 Second Methodist Church 65 Porter Evangelical Church 69 Catholic Church 75 Rev. Thomas B. McNultt 76 First Congregational Church 106 Centre Schoolhouse 125 North Centre Schoolhouse 125 Factory Schoolhouse 128 Rev. Daniel Huntington 137 Rev. Eliphalet Porter 140 Rev. Paul Couch 170 Fire-Engine Houses 336 Franklin Ames, Esq 440 George W. Bryant, Esq 451 Hon. Otis Cary 468 Deacon Silvanus French . 505 Micah Faxon 509 Rev. Warren Goddard 516 Barnabas Howard's Mansion House 535 Rrv. John Porter's House 535 Bela Keith, Esq 555 Arza Keith 555 Capt, Ziba Keith 555 Hon. Abel Kingman 562 Eliphalet Kingman, Esq 563 Dr. Abel W. Kingman 567 Bradford Kingman, Esq. 570 Galen Manley 578 Silvanus Packard, Esq 601 Marcus Packard 607 Residence of Marcus Packard 607 Rev. Huntington Porter 627 Col. Edward Southworth 654 Chandler Sprague, Esq 663 CONTENTS. CHAP. I. — HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Situation and Extent, 1; Topography, 1; Centre Village, 2; Campello, 2; Sprague's, or Factory Village, 3; North-West Bridgewater, 3; Rivers and Brooks, 4; Hills, 5; Natural History, 6; Geological Formation, 10, CHAP. II. FIRST SETTLEMENT. Grant of Plantation, 11; Bridgewater purchased of the Indians, 12, 13; Divi- sion of the Town, 15; Petition of the North Precinct to be set off as a separate Town, 16; Charter for a Precinct, 18; First Meeting of the Same, 19. CHAP. III. — ECCLESIASTICAL BISTORT. Ministry of Rev. John Porter, 21; Rev. Asa Meech, 25; Rev. Daniel Hunting- ton, 28; Rev. William Thompson, 34; Rev. Paul Couch, 38; Rev. Nathaniel B. Blanchard, 43; Rev. Edward L. Clark, 45. CHAP. IV. ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, CONTINUED. Second Congregational Church, 47; New Jerusalem Church, 49; South Congre- gational Church, Campello, 54; First Methodist Ei^iscopal Church, 65; First Baptist Church, 66; Porter Evangelical Church, 69; Catholic Church, 75; First Universalist Church, 77; Quakers, or Friends, 79; Second Methodist Episcopal Church, 80. CHAP. V. — MEETING-HOUSES OF THE CONGREGATIONAL PARISH. First Meeting-House in the North Parish, 84; Its Appearance, 84; Second House, 89; Description, 90; Sale of Pews, 90; First Bell, 94; Seating of Colored People, 95; Third Meeting-Housc, 98; Pewholders, 100; Clock, 102; First Stoves, 103; Erection of the Fourth Meeting-House in 1854, 103; Dedication, 106; De- scription of the House, 108; Sale of Pews, 109. CHAP. VI. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY. Free Schools, 110; Their Origin, 110; School Committee of the North Parish, 11.5; Division of the Parish into Districts, 117; School Committee of the Town, 120; Annual Appropriations, 121, 122; School Districts of the Town, 124; Adel- l^hian Academy, 129; North Bridgewater Academy, 131; High School, 123, 131; Private Schools, 132. CHAP. VII. BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY. List of Graduates of Colleges, 133; Students of Normal School, 134; Rev. John Porter, 134; Rev. Asa Meech, 137; Rev. Daniel Huntington, 137; Rev. James Thompson, 130; Rev. John Porter, Jr., 139; Rev. Huntington Porter, 140; Rev. Eliphalet Porter, D. D., 140; Rev. Thomas Crafts, 142; Rev. Asa Packard, 142; Rev. Hezekiah Packard, D. D., 146; Rev. Joshua Cushman, 154; Rev. Napthali Shaw, 157; Rev. Theophilus Packard, D. D., 159; Rev. Jonas Perkins, 161; Rev. Eliphalet P. Crafts, 162; Rev. Levi Packard, 163; Rev. Austin Gary, 165; Rev Zachariah Howard, 169. VI CONTENTS. CHAP. nil. — BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY, CONCLUDED. Clergymen. Rev. ■William Thompson, 170; Rev. John Goldsbury, 170; Rev. Paul Couch, 170; Rev. Nathaniel B. Blanchard, 171; Rev. Edward L. Clark, 172; Rev. Warren Goddard, 172; Rev. Nathaniel Wales, 173; Rev. John F.Norton, 175; Rev. Charles L. Mills, 175; Rev. Samuel H. Lee, 175; Rev. Matthew Kingman, 175; Rev. Abel K. Packard, 175; Rev. John Dwight, 17G; Rev. D. Temple Packard, 176; Rev. Charles W. Wood, 177; Rev. Lysander Dickerman, 177; Rev. Zenas P. Wild, 177; Rev. Azariah B. Wheeler, 178; Rev. T. B. McNolty, 76. Physicians. Dr. Philip Bryant, 179; Dr. Peter Bryant, 179; Dr. Luther Cary, 180; Dr. Issachar Snell, ISO; Dr. Elisha Tillson, 181; Dr. Ziba Bass, 181; Dr. Nathan Perry, 182; Dr. Jonathan P. Crafts, 183; Dr. Abel W. Kingman, 184; Dr. James F. Richards, 1S4; Dr. Edgar E. Dean, 184; Dr. Ilor.atio Bryant, 184; Dr. Thomas Stockbridge, 185; Dr. James Easton, 185; Dr. Nahuin Smith, 185; Dr. E. R. Wade, 185; Dr. Henry Eddy, 185; Dr. James L. Hunt, 185: Dr. Silas L. Loomis, 18o; Dr. L. F. C. Loomis, 186. Lawyers. Lucius Cary, Esq., 187; Eliab Whitman, Esq., 187; Jonathan White, Esq., 188; Jonas R. Perkins, Esq., 189; Austin Packard, Esq., 189; Daniel Howard, Esq., 190; Lucius Kingman, Esq., 190; Caleb Howard, Esq., 190; Melville Hayward, Esq., 190; Ellis W. Morton, Esq., 191; Bradford Kingman, Esq., 191. Miscellaneous. Thomas J. Snow, 192; Frederic Crafts, Esq., 193; Deacon Heman Packard, 193; Augustus T. Jones, A. M., 194; Heman P. Deforest, 194; S. D. Hunt, 195. CHAP. IX. — OFFICIAL HISTORY. List of Selectmen of the Town, 197; ToWn Clerks, 198; Treasurers, 198; Mod- erators, 198; Representatives, 19;"'; Senators, 199; Councillors, 199; Engineers of Fire Department, 199; Justices of the Peace, 199; Coroners, 200; Notary Publics, 200; Deputy Sheriffs, 200; Lists of Colonels, Lt.-Colonels, Majors, Captains, and other Military Officers, 201, 202; Votes for Governor from 1S21 to 1835; Moder- ators of the Annual Parish Meetings, 205; Selectmen, Clerks, Treasurei's, and Committee of the North Parish, 206, 207. CHAP. X. — STATISTICAL HISTORY. Population of the North Parish in 17G4, 1790, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 18-50, 1855, 18 50, 1805, 210, 211 ; Parish Rates in 1744, 211; List of Polls in the North Parish in 1770, 212; Owners of, and Valuation of Dwelling-IIouses in 1798, 214; Industrial Table for 1837, 21G; Valuation in 1840, 1850, 1860, 217,218; Industrial Tables for 1845 and 1855, 219, 220, 221 ; Number of I'ersous engaged in various Trades in 1855, 223; Manufacturing Statistics for 1805,224; Agricultural Statis- tics for 1805, 224. CHAP. XI. — THE OLD FRENCH, AND FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS. Capture of Louisburg, 225; Treaty at Aix-La-Chapelle, 225; War Renewed in 17.54, 226; Attack on Nova Scotia by the Colonies, 226; Crown Point, 226; Niagara, 226; List of Men in the Crown Point Expedition, 226; Captain Simeon Cary's Company, 227; Captain Josiah Dunbar's Company, 227; Expedition aeainst Cinada, 227; Captain Lemuel Dunbar's Company, 228; Same at Crown Point, 2**8. CONTENTS. Vll CHAP. XII. — THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. Controversy between England and America, 228; Acts of Trade, 228; Sugar Act, 228; St unp Act, 230; Tea destroyed in Boston Harbor, 230; Boston Port Bill, 231; Preparations for War, 231; Minute Men, 231; Company marched on Lexington Alarm, 232; List of Persons in the various Companies in the Service during the War, 232; Shay's Rebellion, 243; List of Soldiers called into the Service to quell the same at Taunton, 244. CHAP. XIII. — WAR OF 1812. Impressment of Seamen, 246; Embargo, 243; War declared by the President, 24G ; Calls fur Troops from Militia, 247 ; Pay Roll of Company from North Bridge- water stationed at Plymouth. CHAP. XIV. — THE REBELLION OF 1861. Election of 1860, 249; State of the Country at the Commencement of the Re- bellion, 249; Steamer " Star of the West," 250; Secession of South Carolina, 250; Firing upon Fort Sumter, 250; Call for Seventy-five Thousand Volunteers for Three Months, 250; Company F, Twelfth Massachusetts Regiment, 251; North Bridgewater Brass Band, 254; Changes and Casualties in the Twelfth Regiment, 255; Call for more Troops, 259 ; Company I, First Massachusetts Cavalry, 260 ; List of Changes and Casualties in the Same, 265; Companies and Regiments in which Soldiers have been in the Service, 2G7; List of Changes, Pi'omotions, Deaths, etc., during the Rebellion, 285; Narrative of the Twelfth Massachusetts Regiment, 289. CHAP, XV. — MILITIA HISTORY. First Militia Company, 292; Officers, 292; Military Division of the Parish, 292; North and South Companies, 292 ; Plymouth County Brigade, 293 ; First Cavalry Comi^any, 1787, North Bridgewater Dragoon Company, 1853, Militia Districts, 295; Active and Reserve Companies, 295; District Number Sixty, 296; District Number Sixty-one, 296. CHAP. XVI. — MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. Public Roads, 298; Streets, 300; Turnpike, 302; Railroads, 303; Stages, 304; Post-Offices, 306; Postmasters, 306; Town Maps, 307; Newspapers, 307; Publica- tions by North Bridgewater People, 309; Libraries, 313; North Bridgewater Library Association, 314. CHAP. XVII. — MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY, CONTINUED. Indians, 315; Slavery, 317; Colored Persons, 318; Temperance, 319; Sinclair Band of Hope, 324; North Star Division, No. 88, Fraternal Lodge, No. 24, 325; Old Colony Temperance Union, 325; Sabbath Schools, 325; Music, 327; Band, 330; Thespian Society, 330; Union Musical Association, 331; Bauii, 331; Savings- Bank, 332; Fire Department, 333; Fu'e Engines, 334. CHAP. XVIII. — MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY, CONCLUDED. Burying Grounds, 338; Melrose Cemetery, 340; Hearse, 341; Town Pound,, 342; Lock-Up, 344; Poor, 344; Warning out of Town, 345; Town House, 346;. Telegraph, 317; North Bridgewater Gas Light Company, 348, Franklin Debating Association, 348; Pi Beta Society, 348; Library Association, 349; Agricultural Library Association, 349; Soldiers' Aid Society, 350; Freedmen's Relief Associ- ation, 351; Industrial Association, 351 ; Philomathian Association, 352; Massasoit Lodge of I. 0. of 0. F., No. 69, 352; Paul Revere Lodge of Freemasons, 352j Fires, 353; Casualties and JMiscellaneous Events, 357. Viii CONTENTS. CHAP. XIX. — EARLY HABITS AND CUSTOMS. Social Life, 366; Parties, 366; Spinning Matches, 366; Flax Raising, 367; Process of Manufacture, 367; Dress of Men and AVomen, 368; Amusements, 369; Raisings, 369 ; Style of Architecture, 370 ; Use of Cranes, 370 ; Tinder-Boxes, 371 ; Food, 371 ; Drinks, 372; Well-Sweep, 373; Rising and Retiring Early, 373; Attendance on Church Worship, 373. CHAP. XX. — MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. Mills, 37.'); Manufactures, 377; Bridgewater Manufacturing Company, 377 Tanners, 380; Blacksmiths, 381 ; Shoe Tool Manufacturers, 382 ; Public-Houses 385; Traders, 386; Tailors, 390; Hatters, 392; Bakers, 392; Saddlers, 393 Whcclwriglits, 394; Coopers, 394; Clocks, 395; Watchmakers and Jewellers, 395 Drugs and Medicines, 395; Furniture Manufacturers, 396; Carpenters, 397 Painters, 397; Masons, 398; Tin-Plate and Sheet-Iron Workers, 398; Dentists, 399; Blacking Manufacturers, 399; Boot and Shoe Manufacturing, 399; List of Patents Granted to the North Bridgewater People, 410. CILiP. XXI. — PRECINCT CONTROVERSY AND INCORPORATION OF THE TOWN. Petition of the North Parish (Asa Howard and others) to be Incorporated into a Town, 417; Remonstrance of Gideon Howard and others, 420; Remonstrance of Eliab Whitman and others, 422; Petition in Aid of Asa Howard and others for an Act of Incorporation, 423; Remonstrance of Daniel Howai'd, Esq., as Agent for the Town of Bridgewater, 424; Vote of the Town, 426; Petition of Jesse Packard and others in Aid of Asa Howard's Petition, 427; The Act of Incorporation as passed June 15, 1821, 428; First Town Meeting, 429. PREFACE. The present volume is submitted to the approval and criticism of the public, after many years of laborious toil and research, with the desire that it may add something to preceding history. It was not undertaken for want of other employment, or for pecuniary profit, but has been a severe tax upon the author's time, as well as purse. The work was commenced about twelve years since, without any reference to its publication, but merely for the gratification of a natural curiosity which must arise in the mind of any one who extends his thoughts beyond the peo- ple and scenes immediately around him. None but those who have pre- pared a work of this kind can have any idea of the amount of labor and time required in its execution. The author has devoted nearly all of his leisure time during the past eight years in examining the records of the town, as well as of the adjoin- ing towns, also the Parish, Probate, and State records, and the ponderous . volumes in the State Archives, beside the Registry of Deeds in several coun- ties, muster rolls at the State House, to say nothing of the large number of town, church, and family histories that have been published, public ad- dresses, sermons, orations, documents, plans, maps, etc. Many an hour has been spent in deciphering the almost unintelligible records of early times. Days and even weeks have been devoted to a care- ful examination of files of newspapers or other publications, also in copying inscriptions on gravestones and monuments. The matter here embodied consists of a mass of facts, items, and figures, many of them gathered from a correspondence of upwards of twelve hun- dred letters, as well as by a personal consultation with the people of the town. During the winter of 1860, while the author was engaged in copying and examining the early records at the State House, Hon. Edward Southworth, Xii PREFACE. In 18G2, a circular was issued to all those residing at a distance who would be likely to feci an interest in having a good work, requesting any informa- tion that they might be able to give. At the same time a large number of letters were written to various persons concerning their records. From many the author received prompt, full, and satisfactory replies, while many others took no notice whatever of the same. In 186-1, a circular was issued, soliciting subscriptions for this work, prom- ising to publish a list of such as subscribed at the end of the volume. In accordance with that agreement, the list may be found with the names as stated. In closing, the author has only to add, that, should this work meet the expectations of the citizens of the town, increase their interest and at- tachment for things that are past, bring to mind those who have gone before them, and serve to keep alive the interest in historical and genealog- ical matters, then he will feel that his time and the expense incurred has not been spent in vain. 4^i^'€^C Brookline, August 1, 1866. mm^ mmm'^Mm ,i.'i /^ IIISTOEY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. CHAPTER I. HISTORY OF JVORTH BRIDGEWATER. Situation and Extent. — Topography. — Centre Village. — Campello. — "Sprague's" or Factory Village. — North-West Bridgewatei'. — Rivers, Brooks, Hills. — Natural History. — Geological Formation. NORTH BRIDGEWATER is a town in the north-west part of Plymouth County, — bordering on Bristol County on the west, and Norfolk County on the north, — and is situated between 42°, 03' and 42°, 08' north latitude, and between 70°, 57' and 71°, 04' west longitude ; and is bounded on the north by Randolph and Stoughton, on the east by Abington and East Bridgewater, on the south by West Bridgewater, on the west by Easton, It is twenty miles south from Boston, thirty miles north-east from Provi- dence, twenty-five miles north-west from Plymouth, sixteen miles south-east from Dedham, fifteen miles north-east from Taunton, and is five and a half miles in length from east to west, and five miles in width from north to south, and contains about thirteen thousand acres, and is about four and a half miles square, — has a total length of sixty-seven miles of public i;oads. There are four villages in the town, — the " Centre," " Campello," '' Sprague's or Factory Village," and the '' West Shares," or " North-West Bridgewater." The Centre is a 2 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. large and growing place, containing a large number of stores, manufactories; seven churches, the pride of the town; schools of different grades ; one academy ; bank, savings bank, post- cflSce, hotel, and railroad depot; the best of fire departments, and telegraph communication with Boston, and stations on the line of railroad. The stores of this place are of the usual variety found in all large places, — being of the highest order, — and the facilities for trade are not surpassed by any in the county. It is the emporium of trade for the sur- rounding towns, extending fifteen to eighteen miles. There is the best of dry-goods, furnishing and clothing, grocery and hardware, furniture and crockery-ware stores to be found in any country town; and it may truly be called a "live" place. The next in importance is a neat and pleasantly located villaGre, about one and a half miles south from the centre of the town, and formerly known as " Plain Village," now Cam- 2Jello.^ It has always been noted for its extensive manufac- turing establishments of boots, shoes, cabinet furniture, and musical instruments ; and the thrift and industry of her citi- zens may be clearly seen in the neat and tidy appearance of the small cottages scattered throughout the limits of the same. The growth of this place was materially checked in May, 1853, by one of the most destructive fires that ever occurred in the town, if not in the county (a full account of which appears in another part of this work), and from the effects of which it has never fully recovered. There is, however, a large amount of business done in the shoe trade ; several large establishments being engaged in manu- facturing goods for foreign markets, the owners or proprie- tors of which have stores for the sale of goods in Pearl * Campello. This name was first suggested to the citizens of Plain Village at the time of the cstabli.shment of the post-office' in February, 1850, on account of tlie name of Plain Village being often confoumled with other places spelled nearly the same. It was proposed by Rev, D. Huntington, and unaaimously ado])tcd by the |)cople as a proper one, — it signifying a small plain. VILLAGES. 3 street, Boston ; one manufactory of musical instruments, one large variety store, two smaller grocery stores, post-office, railroad depot near to the village, rendering it a desirable place for business purposes or for a private residence. The main street runs the entire length of the village, north and south, with graceful elms on either side. There are three schools iu the place and one church.* " Sprague's or Factory Village " is another small and beau- tifully located cluster of houses and manufacturing establish- ments, about three-fourths of a mile east of the Centre Village, on the road leading to Abington. There is a large manufactory of last and boot trees in this place, with water and steam power, owned and conducted by Chandler Sprague^ Esq., to whom the citizens of that portion of the town owe their success for the enterprising manner in which he has rendered the place attractive. Within a few years, he has erected a large and convenient building for his use, in which are conducted several branches of manufacturing ; also a beau- tiful residence, situated but a short distance from the factory; also a store, where is kept the usual variety found in country stores. In this place is a neat and roomy school-house, with a bell, erected within a very few years ; a sawmill, and three shoe manufactories, beside smaller establishments for the mauufacture of shoe tools. The next we have is the " West Shares," or " North-West Bridgewater," a prominent height of land from which mag- nificent views may be had. It is the highest portion of land to be found in the four Bridgewaters. On the north, we have a view of Blue Hills of Milton, and on the west we have a picturesque view of the Western Hills ; and no place can excel it for its lovely scenery and its healthful locality. The land is of a good quality, and the people in this portion of the town are mostly farmers. In immediate proximity to * Orthodox Congregational. 4 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. this place is one Methodist Church, school, post-office, and store ; and is situated at about equal distance from Stoughton and North Bridgewater Villages. RIVERS AND BROOKS. This town is well watered by brooks and streams, — only one large enough to be called a river, and that of small size. Most of these have had mills erected upon them. The most prominent of these is the Salisbury River, which rises in the town of Stoughton, running southerly one-half mile west of the Centre Village, till it crosses Belmont Street, a short distance below the mill known as the Caleb Howard Mill, when it turns and runs east till it meets Trout Brook. This brook also rises in the southerly part of Stoughton, and runs south about a half mile east of the middle of the town till it meets Salisbury Brook, near " Sprague's " Works. At this point, the two are joined, and run in a southerly direction, a short distance east of Campello Village, into the town of East Bridgewater. Beaver Brook is another stream, rising in "Weymouth ; runs in a southerly direction, and forming a boundary line between Abiugton and North Bridgewater, till it enters East Bridge- water. Another river rises in Easton, and runs through the Bouth-west part of the town into West Bridgewater, and is called Cowsctt Brook. Mikes Brook rises in the north-east part of the town, and runs south-westerly, and empties into Trout Brook, and is a very small stream. West Meadow Brook rises north of the residence of Caleb Phillips, near Pleasant Street, aiul runs in a southerly direc- tion into West Bridgewater, near Henry Jackson's. Another small stream rises in the south part of Stoughton and north part of North Bridgewater, and near George W. Hunt's ; running south-easterly, it empties into Salisbury Biuok, near Galen Packard's mill. EIVERS AND BROOKS. — HILLS. 5 Also, a small stream rises near the residence of the late Deacon Silvanus French, and, running south, enters West Bridgewater east of the late residence of Nahum Hayward, and empties into Salisbury River. Although the streams in this town are small, there has been, at various times, considerable manufacturing done by water-power. There are no ponds in town, of any size, ex- cepting those made by flowing meadows for mill privileges ; the largest in town being that at " Sprague's Works ; " next, at " Howard's Mills," and one at " Tilden's Corner." There is about a thousand acres in the town covered by water ; the balance is well divided into woodland, pasturing, and mowing; and there is no town in the county where there is less unproductive or unimproved land than in this town. There are over four thousand acres of good woodland, and over eleven hundred acres of land tilled, exclusive of orcharding; over fifteen hundred acres of good upland mowing land, about eighty acres of orcharding, about six hundred acres of fresh meadow, about three thousand acres of pasture land. HILLS. Of the town of North Bridgewater, we may say that its surface is comparativel}' level, with but a few hills. Beside those already mentioned, there are some elevated spots here and there ; prominent among which is Cary Hill, situated in the north-east part of the town, overlooking the village on the south, gently sloping in either direction, from the top of which we may get pure air and fine views in an autumn day. When the leaves are turned into rich drapery, it is worth while to ride to this place for the prospect that may be had. It is of very easy access by good roads ; and the wonder is, that it is not more generally selected as a place of residence by those wishing a healthy and retired locality. The land in the immediate vicinity is good, well adapted to tillage, produces fine crops with little labor. 6 HISTOEY OF NOETH EEIDGEWATER. Prospect Hill is another high and pleasant spot of land, very desirable for building purposes, and but a short distance from the village in a north-west direction, and west of the late Captain Asa Jones's residence. Ridge Hill is a rough and rocky pasture, running from near the residence of Freeman Holmes, in the south part of the town, northerly for about one mile, and has been much celebrated for its plentiful crops of huckleberries and black- berries. Stone-House Hill is situated on the boundary line between North Bridgewater and Easton, a short distance west of the manufactory of H. T. Marshall, at '' Tilden's Corner." At this place is an old cave, made in the solid stone ledge, and is said to have been used by the Indians as a dwelling. The cave may now be seen as formerly used. It is situated on the old road leading to Easton. NATUEAL HISTOEY. To the true votary of science, everything in Nature pre- sents a lovely aspect. "To him, there are books in the run- ning streams, sermons in stones, good in everything." " There is a pleasure in the jiathless woods; There is society where none intrudes." Every town has its natural history, and every mile of its surface, with its hills and plains, its rivers, ponds, rocks, and trees, — all have a charm that clusters around the home of childhood. The forests of North Bridgewater consist of red, white, and sugar maple (although the latter is scarce, it is occasionally found) ; white, red, and black ash ; the tremu- lous poplar and verdant hemlock; the tall spruce, much used in building ; white ash, used for carriage-work, scythes, and rake-handles, for hoops, sieve-rims, and boxes, and a superior wood for oars. Sassafras was in early times quite plenty, valuable only for medicinal purposes. Chestnut is not abundant. "White oak is used for carriages, red oak for NATURAL HISTORY. 7 casks, the bark of which is used for tanning ; hickory affording plenty of good shellbarks. Butternut is not common, — here and there a tree. White pine is tolerably plenty ; although it has been, of late, much cut for fuel and building purposes. Pitch pine is quite plenty, — good only for fuel, being knotty and pitchy ; red cedar, used for rail-fences and pencil-woods, also very useful for linings to chests, as a protection from moths ; red beech, used for plane-woods, last, and boot-tree forms. Tall and graceful elms rejoice the eye in every direction. In the early settlement of the town, large quantities of ship-timber of oak and chestnut were carried from the town to the sea- shore towns of Weymouth, Scituate, and Duxbury. Among those who did a large trade in that line were Messrs. Abel and Eliphalet Kingman, and, later, Edwin H. Kingman. Of late years, a ready market is found at home for all the wood cut, where formerly large lots were either carried to Boston and the seaport towns, or made into charcoal, and then sent to Boston. Since the railroads have been built, wood has been much used on the locomotives, and has made it scarce at times ; but, if we take a look about the town, we shall find " a few more left of the same sort." Fruit-Trees. — Of this kind of tree, not so great a variety is found as in many places ; although the writer is happy in believing that there is an increasing interest being felt in this most important of agricultural pursuits, — that of raisiug fruit. The most common fruit is the apple. There is a fair assortment of them in the town ; and the new orchards con- tain choice varieties, while the old and wild orchards have given way to the woodman's axe. Now, the apple is a staple article of consumption, the consumers being more numerous than the producers ; and people are looking more to the cul- tivation of all kinds than ever before. Choice varieties are engrafted upon the stumps of old trees ; and were it not for 8 HISTORY OF KORTH BRIDGEWATER. tho borers that eat the roots, canker-worms and caterpillars that eat the leaves and branches, we might look with delight upon as fine orchards as could be found in any place. These pests have destroyed the orchards, as grasshoppers have the aicc fields of grass ; and the ways and means of ridding the orchards of these plagues is not yet fully understood. Next to the apple comes the pear-tree, which does not appear to thrive as well in this town as in many others, the land not being well adapted for this kind of fruit, though, of late, many have been successful, and raised choice kinds. Peaches are raised to a very limited extent, the climate not being adapted for the successful cultivation of this variety. The trees are said to be short-lived, and do not flourish. Cherries do very well; and much is being done in this kind of small fruit, many varieties being cultivated. Of the native shrubs, we find the town has the usual variety, — such as the blueberry and huckleberry, — that affords employment for the boys and girls in a pleasant afternoon, and a source of pleasure to older persons, furnishing an agreeable repast when eaten with milk. Then we find the raspberry, goose- berry, and thimbleberry. Of the raspberries, there are the red and white, that grow wild, and are cultivated in gardens. Gooseberries, of late years, have become an article of much use, many new varieties having been introduced, the best of which is the English variety, that grow as large as shellbarks. Then we have tho currant, an exceedingly useful article of culture, and easily raised, valuable for wine or table use. Of these we have also several varieties, — red, white, and black. Then comes that highly esteemed and valuable luxury, — "a dish of ripe strawberries, smothered in cream." These are found in many places growing wild in the pastures ; and, although they are sweet and delicious, they are found so pcarct', that not much account is made of them. The culti- vated fruit of this kind is a favorite dish, of which there is a NATURAL HISTORY. 9 great variety, among which are the " Hovey's Seedlings," " Early Virginia," and " Boston Pine." These are fast be- coming an article of cultivation as much as the potato or corn, and large amounts are cultivated in the gardens and fields of this town. The first that were raised for market, to any extent, were those by Mr. B. F. Lawton, of the West Shares. Since then, several have raised them with jDrofit, and sent them to market. Of late, the most successful, or doing the most in that line, are Ira Copeland, in the Factory Village, and C. H. Packard, of Campello. " Wife, into the garden, and set me a plot With strawberry-roots of the best to be got; Such growing abroad among thorns in tlie wood, Well chosen and picked, prove excellent and good." Tussek. The birds common in this locality are the quail, partridge, snipe, woodpecker, woodcock, sparrow, thrush, robin, blue- bird, bobolink, wren, pewee, lark, king-bird, blue-jay, black- bird, chickadee, martin, barn, and bank swallow, cat-bird, cuckoo, humming-bird, kingfisher, whip-poor-will, owl, hawk, crow, bats. Wild geese occasionally light on the small ponds in the outskirts of the town. " What soDgs with those of birds can Tie, From the goldiinch that on high Swings its wee hammock in the sky ? ' ' Canning. Among the different kinds of fish that abound in our streams may be found the trout, pickerel, sucker, shiner, minnow, hornpout, eels, perch. Herrings, in early days, used to run up the rivers, but, of late, are seldom found. The early forests in town had their share of vexatious ani- mals that were common in this part of the country; as wolves, wild-cat. Foxes have become shy of company. Skunk, musquosh, and mink have been severely hunted. Woodchucks, rabbits, and squirrels of different kinds. Rac- coons, that damaged the cornfields, have almost disappeared. 10 mSTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Moles and meadow-mice are found in the fields, and often do laiicli damage, gnawing bark ofi" of trees in winter. But the worst enemy the early settlers had to contend with among the beast kind was the wolf, which troubled the infant settlements exceedingly ; so much, that shepherds •were appointed over the flocks by day, and put in folds at night, and securely guarded; and, even after the town be- came quite thickly settled, these pests would make night hideous by their howHng around the farms. Rewards were offered by the town for their, heads, and wolf-traps were common in all parts of the town. The geological formation of this town is similar to many other towns in Plymouth County. The hills, meadows, large plains and intervales, deep swamps and rocky pastures, fur- nish food for almost all kinds of grass, trees, and shrubs. Of the rocky portions of the town, we find sienite, or composi- tion of feldspar, quartz, and hornblende. Says Dr. Hitchcock in his survey through the State, — *' The most elegant variety of porphyritic Bienite that I have met with in the State occurs in North Bridgcwatcr and Abington, and in other parts of Plymoutli County. Its base consists of quartz and feldspar, with an abundance of epidote, disseminated, and in veins. This rock, if polished, would form, it seems to me, the most ornamental stone in the State. The feldspar, crystal, that constitutes it a porphyry, are of a flesh color. There is a dark-colored mineral diffused throughout the mass, which may be horn- blende or mica." "Where mica is found plenty in the composition, it is some- times called sienite granite. Large quantities of peat have been cut in the meadows of the town in past times, and is now being used as a fuel which is of an excellent quality. Large quantities of iron-ore have been found in the western and other sections of the town, and some has been manufac- tured into iron. It is not, however, plenty now, and the business of making it into iron ceased several years since. y & W) w fa o d CHAPTER II. FIRST SETTLEMEJVT. Grant of Plantation. — Bridgewater purchased of the Indians. — Division of the Town. — Petition of the North Precinct to be set off a separate Town. — Char- ter for a Precinct. — First Meeting of the same TO give a clear account of the early settlement of the town of North Bridgewater, it will be necessary to give some account of the origin of the town, its connection with and its identity with the parent town of Bridgewater, and a brief account of its having been set off from Duxbury, and the purchase of the Indians. The ancient town of Bridge- water — then comprising what is now North, East, West, and South Bridgewater, or Bridgewater proper — was formerly a plantation granted to Duxbury, in 1645, as a compensation for the loss of territory they had sustained in the setting apart of Marshfield from them in the year 1640. The grant was in the following language : — " The inhabitants of the town of Djaxbury are granted a competent pro- portion of lands about Saughtuchquett (Satucket), towards the west, for a plantation for them, and to have it four miles every way from the place where they shall set up their centre ; provided it intrench not ujDon Winny- tuckquett, formerly granted to Plymouth. And we have nominated Capt. Miles Standish, Mr. John Alden, George Soule, Constant South worth, John Rogers, and William Brett, to be feofees in trust for the equal dividing and laying forth the said lands to the inhabitants." How these lands were divided, or what should entitle any one to a share, no record appears to show. Gov. Hinckley, in his confirmatory deed, says that the " inhabitants agreed among themselves." There were fifty-four proprietors, — each of whom held one share, — the names of whom are as 11 12 mSTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. follows : William Bradford, William Merrick, John Bradford, Abraham Pierce, John Rogers, George Partridge, John Starr, Mr. William Collier, Christopher Wadsworth, Edward Hall, Nicholas Robbins, Thomas Hayward, Mr. Ralph Par- tridge, Nathaniel Willis, John Willis, Thomas Bonney, Mr. Miles Standish, Love Brewster, John Paybody, William Pay- body, Francis Sprague, William Bassett, John Washburn, John Washburn, Jr., John Ames, Thomas Gannett, William Brett, Edmund Hunt, WiUiam Clarke, William Ford, Mr. Constant Southworth, John Gary, Edmund Weston, Samuel Tompkins, Edmund Chandler, Moses Simmons, John Irish, Philip Delano, Arthur Harris, Mr. John Alden, John Forbes, Samuel Nash, Abraham Sampson, George Soule, Experience Mitchell, Henry Howland, Henry Sampson, John Brown, John Howard, Francis West, William Tubbs, James Lendall, Samuel Eaton, Solomon Leonard. To these shares were afterward added two more shares, — one to Rev. James Keith, of Scotland, their first minister; and the other to Deacon Samuel Edson, of Salem, who erected the first mill in the town, — making fifty-six shares. This grant was considered as little more than an authority or right to purchase it of the natives. For this purpose, Capt. Miles Standish, Samuel Nash, and Constant Southworth, were appointed a committee to make the purchase ; which they did, as appears by the following instruments : — Witness these presents, that I, Ousamequin, Sachem of the Country of Poconocket, have given, granted, enfeofcd, and sold unto Miles Standish of Duxbury, Samuel Nash and Constant Southworth of Duxbury afore- said, in behalf of all the townsmen of Duxbury aforesaid, a tract of land usually called Satucket, extending in the length and breadth thereof as foUowcth : that is to say, from the wear at Satucket seven miles due east, and from the said wear seven miles due west, and from the said wear seven miles due north, and from the said wear seven miles due south ; the which tract the said Ousamequin hath given, granted, enfeofcd, and sold unto the said Miles Standish, Samuel Nash, and Constant Southworth, in the behalf of all the townsmen of Duxbury, as aforesaid, with all the immunities, privileges, and profits whatsoever belonging to the said tract of land, with THE FIRST SETTLEMENTS. 13 all and singular all woods, underwoods, lands, meadows, rivers, brooks, rivulets, &c., to have and to hold, to the said jNIiles Standish, Samuel Nash, and Constant Southworth, in behalf of all the townsmen of the town of Duxbury, to them and their heirs forever. In witness whereof, I, the said Ousamequin, have hereunto set my hand this 2^^ of March, 1049. John Bradford, William Otway, alias Parker, Witness the mark of M Ousamequin. In consideration of the aforesaid bargain and sale, we, the said Miles Standish, Samuel Nash, and Constant Southworth, do bind ourselves to pay unto the said Ousamequin, for and in consideration of the said tract of land, as foUoweth : — 7 coats, a yard and a half in a coat. 9 hatchets. 8 hoes. 20 knives. 4 moose-skins. 10 yards and a half of cotton. Miles Standish, Samuel Nash, Constant Southworth. This contract is said to have been made on what was called " Sachem's Rock/' in East Bridgewater, a little south of Whitman's Mills, and near the house of the late David Kingman. This Ousamequin, sometimes called Ossamequin, was no other than Massasoit himself, who, in the latter part of his life, had adopted that name. The deed written by Capt. Miles Standish, one of the original planters of the Colony, and signed with the mark of the Sachem, is still in existence. When the old Sachem was called upon to execute his deed, he endeavored to make it as sure as possible. For that pur- pose, he affixed a mark in the shape of a |i^. Thus we have seen that the original town of Bridgewater, comprising the territory now known as North, East, West, and South Bridgewater, Avas purchased by Capt. Miles Standish and others for the trifling sum of seven coats, nine hatchets, eight hoes, twenty knives, four moose-skins, and ten and a 14 mSTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. half yards of cotton ; tbo whole not amounting to thirty dol- lars in value. This town was the first interior settlement in the old Colony. The grant of the plantation, as we have seen, was in 164:5. and the settlement made in 1650. The first settlers had a house-lot of six acres each on the town river, and the place was called Nuckatest, or Nuncketetest. The first lots were taken up at West Bridgewater ; first houses built and the first improvements made there. The settlement was compact, — the house-lots being contiguous, — with a view for mutual protection and aid against the Indians ; and, as a further protection from the natives, they erected a stockade or garrison on the south side of the river, and fortified many of their dwellings. It is said that not more than one-third of the original fifty-six proprietors ever removed and became inhabitants of their new settlement. From this original home, the settlers scattered into other portions of the town, extending their dwellings first into the south part of the town, toward Nippenicket Pond, on the road to Taunton, whither they were in the habit of going either to mill or to trade ; and we are told they frequently went to that place on foot, with the grists on their backs, a distance of several miles. The last settled part of the town was the north, which was not till after 1700; no permanent settlement being made in what was called the North Parish till after that time, and the settlers were mostly from the West Parish, now called West Bridgewater. The plantation remained to Duxbury until June, 1656, when it was incorporated into a distinct and separate town in the following concise language : — " Ordered, That henceforth Duxborrow New Plantation bee allowed to bee a touneliipc of yteelfc, destinct from Duxborrow, and to bee called by the name nf Bridgewater. Provided that all publicke rates bee borne by them wit!) Duxb(jrrow upon equally proportions." THE FIRST SETTLEMENTS. 15 The court settled the rates to be paid by the proprietors as follows : — " The town of Bridgewater is to bear one part of tliree with Duxbury, of their proportion of the country rates for the officers' wages and other public charges." Previous to the incorporation of the town, the plantation had been called Bridgewater ; but, of the origin of the name we have nothing authentic, except a matter of fancy for a town in England of that name ; and, from the time of its set- tlement, the town has maintained a strong position in the history of the country. The town continued a united and harmonious whole until 1715, when a petition was sent to General Court to be set off into a separate parish or precinct ; the petitioners repre- senting themselves as inhabitants of the easterly part of Bridgewater. A committee of two in the Council, and three of the House, was appointed to examine into the matter; who attended to their duties, and reported in favor of grant- ing their request ; which was accepted, and an act of incor- poration passed June 1, 1716, with this condition : — ^' That the whole town stand obliged to an honorable maintenance of the Rev. James Keith, their present aged minister, if he should outlive his powers and capacities of discharging the office and duty of their minister." The new parish was called the South, and the old one the North, Precinct, which then included the West and what is now North Bridgewater. In 1723, that part of the old North Precinct now known as East Bridgewater, then known as the West Parish, was set off, and constituted a precinct called the East Parish, in Dec. 14, 1723 ; and May 31, 1738, fifty- five individuals, belonging in the old North Parish, sent a petition to the General Court, asking to be set off into a separate township ; which petition was so far granted as to allow them the powers and privileges usually allowed to 16 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. parishes. The following is a copy of petition and the act of incorporation : — To His Excellency Jonathan Belcher, Esq' ,, Capt'° General and Governour in Chief in and over his ^Majesties Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England, and to the Honourable his Majesties Council and House of Representatives in Generil Court Assembled at Boston, on the 31=' of May, 1738, the Petition of us, the Subscribers, Inhabitants of the Town of Bridgewater, Consisting Chiefly of the North part of the west pre- cinct, and two Familys of the East precinct, in s'^ Town, — Humbly Sheweth : That, when the meeting house was lately bult In the West precinct, the Inhabitants of the North part of s^ West precinct Cheerfully Consented to, and Did their proportionable part In, building of s^ meeting House where it Now stands, tho very Remote from the Petitioners, and at such a Distance from them so as but few of their Families Ever Could, without Great Diffi- culty, attend the Publick Worship of God there ; but, Notwithstanding, thay were Willing to Do the utmost of their power and ability to Promote the Worship of God their. In hopes Avhen thay ware able to have it Nearer to them ; and, by the Providence of God, thay are Greatly Increased In Numbers and Something In Estates, So that they look upon themselves Capable of Bulding a Meeting House, and Sittling a ^linister, and uphold- ing the publick Worship of God among themselves, and are in hopes that the Best part of the Town and West precinct have no Just Cause to object against it. Since we have been so helpful, and Done to the utmost of our power in Sittling the minister and Bulding the New Meeting House, In 6<* West precinct, and we arc willing and Desirous that what we then Did should be left to that precinct, who are now able of themselves, under their priesent good and Growing Circumstances, to maintain the Public Worship of God ther without us, as will appear by the Valuation of their Estates herewith Exhibited, which the more Emboldens us to petition this Honour- able Court to Set us oS" a Distinct and Separate Township, by the following metes and Bounds, which Includes not only the North part of Bridgewater, but a small Tract of land and a few of the Inhabitants of the town of Stoughton, which suitable accomodites them as well as us, viz. : Beginning at a white oak tree standing on the North west part of Jonathan Packard's field, on the Easterly side of the Countrey Road, and from thence East and West till It meets with Easton Line, and East till it meets with the East precinct Lino, and then North on s"* Line Half one mile, and then North East till it meet with Beaver Brook ; then by said Brook to the Colony Line, So called ; then Westerly by s"* Line to a Beach tree which is tho Easterly Comer Bounds of Stoughton ; then on the Line between Brantrey and Stoughton to Capt. Curtis' Land ; then Westerly to Salisbery plain River ; tlien southerly by 6 Ejuston Line ; and then South By s"* Line first mentioned. We THE FIRST SETTLEMENTS. 17 having In time past once and again petitioned this IIonoural)le Court for Relief in the premises, but it so liappencd that this Honoured Court Did not then Grant the prayer of our petition in full, But Nevertheless, accord- ing to our Desier, Sent a Committee to view and Consider our circumstances, whose report (we humbley Conceve) was somthing DiiFercnt from What we prayed for in our petition, and the matter falling through, in as much as it happened that his Excellency the Governour Did not then sign what the Honoured Court acted on said report, and we remaining under our Diffi- culties and unrelieved, But yet taking encouragement from what was acted on 8<* report by the Honoured Court, and also from what was acted by our town in general, at a Town meeting Legally Called and Notified to that purposee, on the 15* of Februai-y Last, In which We had the major vote for our being set ofif a Distinct Township, and, that we might not be under Difficulties In Bulding an House and Settling a Minister all at once, have erected and Inclosed a good House for the pu1)licke Worship of God Where it may Best accomodate us all. We Do therfore think it our duty once more humbly to Renew our Petition that We may be set off a Township as Before herein prayed for, and we Humble beg leave here to say, that ■what we now offer in Respect of our being So Set off is Sincerity for the pro- moting the Worship of God and Religion In the Puriety of it among us. Wherefore we pray your Excellency and Honours would be pleased to here our Request and Grant our petition, and as we in Duty Bound Shall Ever pray. Robert Howard, Henry Kingman, Joshtja Warren, John Johnson, John Wormall, Constant Southworth, . John Kingman, 2^ , James Packard, Seth Packard, W-- David Packard, John Kingman, 3"^ , Samuel Brett, Charles Snell, Walter Downie, John Allen, Charles Cushman, David Packard, Jr., John Dixon, Nathaniel Hammond, James Berret, William Packard, Theoplis Curtis, Benjamin Edson, Abiah Keith, William Curtis, Charles Bestwick, Isaac Fuller, Ashley Curtis, John Packard, Joseph Richards, Edward Curtis, Michael Langford, Thomas Buck, David Hill, Ephrim Willis, Isaac Kingman, William Frinch, Jr., Jacob Allen, Zacheus Packard, James Hewett, Joseph Pettengall, Abijah Hill, Daniel Howard, Abiel Packard, Daniel Field, Jr., Hugh McCormick, Akerman Pettingall, Timothy Keith, Jr., Nathan Keith, Zachriah Cary, Zachry Snell, Solomon Packard, John Pratt, WiLLLiM Frinch, Timothy Keith. In the House of Representatives, June 14, 1738. Head and ordered that the petitioners sarve the West Precinct in the town of Bridgewater, and also the town of Stoughton, with a Copy of the petition, that thay show Cause (If any they have), on the first Thursday of 18 HISTORY OF NORTH BRU)GEWATER. the setting of the Court, why the prayer thereof should not be granted ; and the petition is referred, the meantime, for Consideration. Sent up for Concurance. J. QurscT, Spkr. In Cockcil, June 15, 1738. Head and concurrid. S. WiLLiARD, Secretary. 1G«^ Consented to. J. Belchek. In Council, Dec. 1, 1738. Read again, togather with the answer of the West Precinct, In the town of Bridgewater, and other papers In the Case ; and, the parties being ad- mitted before the Bord, wei'e fully Heard, in their pleas and allegations, thereon ; all which being considered, — Ordered, That the prayer of the petition be so far granted as that all the land, with the inhabitants thereon living, half a mile to the northward of an east and west line, from the white oak at Jonathan Packard's corner, to- gether with David Packard, Solomon Packard, and Jacob Allen, inhabitants of the east side of the river, their families and estates, be set oflF and consti- tuted a distinct and separate parish, and be invested with the poures privileges, and immunitys tliat all other precincts or parishes wethin this Province do or by law ought to Injoy. Sent down for concurrence. Simon Frost, Deputy Secretary. In the House of Repkesentatives, Dec. 2, 1738. Read and Concurrid. J. QuiNCT, Spkr. January 3. — Consented to. J. Belcher. A true copy. Examined. Simon Frost, Deputy Secretary. This is a true Copy of an etisted copy examined By me. Robert Howard, Parish Clerk. t NOTIFICATION OF FIRST MEETING. Pursuant to a warrant directed to me from Samuel Pool, one of His Majiistise Justices of the Pees for the County of Plymouth, these are therfore to notify the freeholders and other inhabitants of the North Precinct, in Bridgewater, to assemble and meet together at the meeting-house in said North Precinct, in Bridgewater, on Monday, the fifth day of February Next, at one of the clock in the a{lerno Clark. 1739. CHAPTER III. ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. Ministry of Rev. John Porter, Rev. Asa Meech, Rev. Daniel Huntington, Rev. William Thompson, Rev. Paul Couch, Rev. Nathaniel B. Blanchard, Rev. Edward L. Clark. IN nearly all tho early New England towns, the history of the church is a history of the town ; and among the first things sought after, was the establishment of the gospel ministry among them. The prayer of the petitioners having been granted so far as to set them off into a separate parish, the next thing was, to see whom they could get to preach to them. For this purpose, a meeting was held, Oct. 8, 1739, " to see if the precinct would vote to have preach- ing three months this winter seson." It being voted in the affirmative, David Packard, John Kingman, and Abiel Packard, were chosen a committee " to Geat a minister to preach to us three months this winter seson." And the committee were also requested " to apply to Mr. Porter, Mr. Iloward, or Ephrim Keith," to supply the pulpit for three months. Monday, March 2-4, 1740, " it was put to vote to seo ■whether the precinct would vote to have Mr. Porter preach to them three months." " Voted in affirmative." " Samuel Kingman, David Packard, and Timothy Keith, were chosen a committee to go to Mr. Porter to see whether he would Buply the pulpet for the three months." What the result of their interview was with him does not appear on record. "We judge, however, that an invitation to settle as a perma- nent preacher was more agreeable, as a meeting was called 20 ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. 21 Boon after, on the 21st of April, hy the same committee, " to see if the sd precinct can agree to give Mr. John Porter a Call to be an orDained minister of the gospel for sd pre- cinct ; also to see what Grattess the precinct will agree to give said Mr. Porter, for Incouragement for to Settell among us; also what we can agree to pay unto Mr. Porter as a yearly salary." At this meeting, it was " voted to Give Mr. John Porter a Call to be their minister ; " also, " voted to Give him two hun- dred pounds as a Grattess for Incuragement to settell among us, and give him one Hundred and ten pounds per year, as a yearly salary. During the time he shall be our minister." The committee appointed "to discorse with Mr. Porter upon the above mentioned premises " were Samuel Kingman, David Packard, Timothy Keith, Daniel Howard, and Samuel West. Aug. 4, 1740, "voted one Hundred pounds additional money as Grattess, making Three Hundred pounds, beside an addi- tion of five pounds per year for four years, and then ten pounds per year for five years, and then to stand at one Hun- dred and Eighty pounds per year ; to be paid in yearly, in any passable money, at the E-eat of silver at Twenty Eight Shillings per ounce ; and so his salary to Rise and fall, as the price of silver Doth, Durind the time that he shall be our minister." Aug. 25, 1740, "voted to chuse Samuel Kingman, David Packard, and James Packard, a committee to Give Mr. Porter a Call in behalf of the precinct;" also voted that the 18th of September should be kept as a day of fasting and prayer, before the ordaining of Mr. John Porter. The call, as presented to Mr. Porter, is as follows, together with his acceptance of the same : — ^Ir. Porter : Since it hath pleased God to favor us with your labors amongst us for several months past, it has been to our general acceptance ; 22 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. and wc have unanimously agreed to give you a call to take the pastoral charge of ii6, and hope that the same God who has made your labors so satisfactory to us Tvill incline your heart to accept, convincing you that it is a call from him as well as us ; and, "witliall, we promise to make It our prayer to the Great God for you that he should furnish you with all ministerial gifts and graces for the work of the ministry and edifying of the body of Christ among us, and that we will ever honor and obey you when you shall become ours in the Lord. These are therfore to certify you, that at a meeting legally warned, the precinct did, by a full and clear vote, give you a call to the ministry among us ; and for your further encouragement, did vote 300 Pounds for a settlement ; and for the pursuant year, one hundred and ten pounds for your salary ; and then to advance five pounds pr. year, four years, and then ten pounds pr. year five years, and then to stand yearly at one hun- dred and Eighty pounds per year, to be paid in yearly, in any passable money, at the rate of silver at 28 shillings pr. ounce ; and so your salary to rise and fall, as the price of silver doth, during the time you shall be our minister. Dated at Bridgewater, Samuel Kixgman, North Precinct, David Keith, Aug. the 25th, 1740. James Packard, Precinct Committee to give Mr. Porter a call In behalf of th^ precinct. ANSWER, To be communicated to the North Precinct in Bridgewater, given the 25th of Aug., 1740. Brethren and Friexds : Inasmuch as it has pleased the Sovereign God, who has all hearts in his hand, and can turn them as the rivers of water are turned, so to incline and Unite you of this Place as to give me an invitation to settle among you in the work of the gospel ministry, though unworthy yet, Apprehending it to be the call of Christ, whose I am, and whom I ought to 6er\e, I accept your call, and I trust I do it with due and becoming reverence and cheerfulness. Brethren and Friends : Further I desire to express all due gratitude to you fur your love and respect shown me in the various instances of it, and I pray God to continue it ; and you yet to manifest it in every regard, and as the gospel requires and acknowledge that those that preach the gospel, should live of the gospel ; eo I shall expect an handsome and honorable maintenance from you so long as I shall sojourn among you as your pastor. But, above all, I shall expect and request you to be constant, earnest, and incessant at the throne of grace for me, that God would give me grace to 6er\-e him cheerfully and faitlifully, in the great and difficult work I am now about to engage in, that so I may finish my corse with joy, and, in the day of Christ's appearing and kingdom, may have many of you of my charge as a seal of my ministry, that bo then together we may receive a crown of glory which shall never fade away. I Bubscriljc, myself yours to Bcrve in the Lord, John Porter. ECCLESIASTICAL HISTOEY. 23 Agreeably to the above call and acceptance, the Rev. Mr. Porter was ordained as pastor of the Foifrth Church in Bridgewater, Oct. 15, 1740.* The following is the covenant which the church adopted as the basis of their union : — We whose names are underwritten, the most of whom have been members of the first church of Christ in Bridgewater, having now, as we conceive, a call from God to embody a distinct church by ourselves, according to gospel order, and as our particular circumstances require ; do, upon this solemn occasion, think it our duty, and therefore agree, to renew the covenant which our fathers made, both with God and with one another, under a hum- bling sense of our violations of past covenant engagements, adding hearty prayers that our past sins may be forgiven, and that we may have the help of the Holy Spirit, to enable us to keep that covenant with God, wherein we solemnly engage, as follows : 1st. That we will take the Lord Jehovah to be our God, by a free choice of him, a firm dependence on him, and satisfaction in him, as our chief good, renouncing all other interest what- ever. 2d. That we will cleave to the Holy Scriptures as our only rule of faith and obedience. 3d. That we will acknowledge our Lord Jesus Christ in his threefold office, as our Prophet, Priest, and King ; particularly in his kingly government ; that all his laws and ordinances may be upheld by us in the purity and power of them ; that an able and faithful ministry be encouraged and continued among us ; that in all the administrations of the house of God, we will have a due regard to the power of office belonging to the ministry, and the privileges belonging to the brethren, as to judgment and consent. That we will endeavor faithfully to observe the rules of purity, in respect to the visible qualifications of those we admit to communion with us, that the table of the Lord be not polluted, — that they be such as have a competent understanding of the mysteries of Godliness, and of a well- ordered conversation, and who, upon examination, hold forth repentance from dead works, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. We will conscien- tiously observe the rules of discipline which Christ hath prescribed, that the temple of God be not defiled ; will see that church censure be faithfully dispensed to such as are full communicants, and to the children of the cov- enant. The adult in church relation (though not yet admitted to full communion), walking orderly, and waiting upon God to prepare them for the full enjoyment of him in all his ordinances, shall (at their desire) have the initiating seal of baptism administered to their children, and they themselves shall be encouraged and excited to follow the Lord in all the ways of his appointment ; and when they offer themselves to join with the church, shall be examined respecting their proficiency, under the means, ♦David Packard provided for the ordination, for which he had twenty-nine pounds and ten shilUngs. 24 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. • and hold forth such eyidencee of the grace of God as may be required to make their communion comfortable. 4th. "We will walk in Love one to- ward another, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace, that there be no schism or rent in the body of Christ. 5th. In all difficult cases, we will apply to neighboring ministers and churclics of Christ for counsel. 6th. "We will walk with God in our houses with a perfect heart, duly attending on family worship and government, in the faithful discharge of relative duties, endeavoring that true religion may be propagated to pos- terity, that our God may be our children's God after us. 7th. We will bear our testimony against the growing sins of the times, and of this place ; and it shall be our endeavor, that the work of reformation in all parts of it be carried on among us. 8th. As we have opportunity, we will seek the good of one another, and so the good of all men, both with respect to spir- ituals and temporals. 9th. It shall be our endeavor to stand complete in all the will of God, — to cleave to the Lord and one another through aU adversity. All this we do sincerely and solemnly engage in the sight of God, men, and angels, in a humble dependence of faith upon the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ, for our acceptance with God, and on the power of his spirit and grace to work all our works in us and for us ; and, finally, to perfect all that concerns us to the praise of his glory. Adopted, Sept. 18th, 1740. 1. Timothy Keith, 14. Nathaniel Hammond, 2. David Packard, 15. Hannah Keith, 3. James Packard, 10. Ilannah Packard, •— <4. Zacheus Packard, 17. Jemima Packard, 5. Samuel West, 18. Mercy Packard, 6. Abiel Packard, 19. Lydia Packard, 7. John Kingman, 20. Sarah Packard, 8. Joshua Warren, 21. Rebecca Kingman, 9. Seth Packard, 22. Jane AVarren, 10. Caleb Phillips, 23. Mercy Packard, 11. Isaac Fuller, 24. Ilannah Phillips, 12. Zachariah Gary, 25. Sarah Fuller. 13. John Johnson, Rev. Mr. Porter was a man of very respectable talent, distinguished for his prudence, fidelity, exemplary life, and holy conversation. The great doctrines of the gospel were prominent in all his preaching; and a crucified Redeemer was a theme on wliich he delighted to dwell with peculiar earnestness, interest, and satisfaction. He continued to preach to this society for sixty years, when, feeling weary with many years of service in the vineyard of the Lord, ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORT. 25 and feeling the infirmities of age creeping upon him, he called for aid to assist him in his ministerial labors. To this claim the church and society readily assented, as appears by the following vote : April 21, 1800, " Voted, To chuse a committee of seven to look up sum suitable Person or Per- sons to assist Rev. Mr. Porter." Capt. Jesse Perkins, Dea. David Edson, Daniel Gary, Moses Gary, Daniel Howard, Esq., Dea. Eliphalet Packard, Lt. Galeb Howard, were chosen as said committee. This committee found a man in the per- son of Asa Meech, who preached to them as a candidate until, at a meeting held Aug. 18, 1800, " Voted, that thurs- day the twenty-Eighth day of August be held as a day of Fasting and prayer for directions in settling a colleague with Mr. Porter, and also to apply to Mr. W. Reed, and Mr. Gumey to preach on that occasion." Also, " Voted that the parish committee request Mr. Meech to supply the pulpit further." MINISTRY OP REV. ASA MEECH. Sept. 1, 1800, "Voted to give Rev. Asa Meech a call." Also, "Voted to choose a committee of seven to Report a plan for the settlement of Mr. Meech, which consisted of the following persons : Gapt. Jesse Perkins, Matthew Kingman, Deacon E. Packard, Gapt. Abel Kingman, Gapt. William French, Ichabod Howard, Lieut. Galeb Howard," who subse- quently reported a plan as follows ; namely, " That he be our minister until two thirds of the legal voters of the parish are dissatisfied with him, and then to be dismissed by giving him a years notice. Also he having the same privilege to leave the people when he thinks proper he giving them a years notice." Also, " that the Said parish pay him four Hundred Dollars for the first five years; and after the expiration of the five first years, Three Hundred and thirty four dollars a year, 26 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATEB. SO long as bo continues our minister." The above Report was accepted, and it was " Voted the above committee pre- sent Mr. A. Meech with the call of the parish to the work of the ministry," which is as follows : — To Mr. Asa ^Ieecd, Candidate for the Sacred ministry now residing in this place. Sir, Whereas our aged and beloved pastor has requested the settlement of an assistant with him in the work of the Sacred ^Ministry. And as we are very desirous of a continuance of the regular Administration of Gospel ordinances among us — And having experience of your good abilities as a Gospel Preacher and such good evidence of your good moral character aa gives us great satisfaction, Therefure we the members of the fourth church and congregation of the Christian Society in Bridgewater do hereby invite you with a Solemn call to Settle with us as a colleague pastor with the Rev. John Porter. That you may be more particularly informed of the doings of the Parish in this, a committee consisting of the following named gentle- men, viz. Captain Jesse Perkins, Matthew Kingman, Lieut. Caleb Howard, Dca. E. Packard, Capt. Abel Kingman, Capt. AVm. French, Ichabod How- ard, will wait on you with the vote of the parish respecting the encourag- ment they oifer you, as an inducement to Settle with us in the Sacred Min- istry, and give you such other information as you may desire. Your answer is requested as soon as may be consistent with a full deliberation on so Bolemn and such an important subject. Daniel Gary, Parish Clerk. The North Church in Bridgewater met this day [Sept. 29, 1800], and proceeded to hear the answer of Rev. Asa ^leech. Bridgewater, Sept. 23, 1800. To THE FOURTH CHTTRCH AND CONGREGATION of the Christian Society in Bridgewater. Whereas you have given me an invitation and Solemn call to settle with you in the Gospel ^Ministry as a Colleague Pastor with the Rev. John Porter, Having looked to God by prayer for his most gracious direction and having consulted my friends and fathers in the ministry. And after mature deliberation on the Sulijcct, I trust and hope that a door is opened in divine providence for my usefulness in this place. This is there- fore to manifest my acceptance of your call and my willingness to be em- ployed in j)erf(jrming the important office and duties of the Christian ministry among you so long as God shall open tlie way by harmonizing our minds and give me grace wisdom and strength. And while I commit all to the great head of tlie Church may Grace, mercy, and peace be multi- plied, to U8 abundantly from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Asa Meech. ECCLESIASTICAL HTSTOET. 27 Sept. 29, 1800, " Voted that the ordination of Rev. Asa Meech be on the fifteenth day of October next."* Mr. Meech f was ordained as a colleague pastor with Mr. Porter, Oct. 15, 1800, and continued to preach till the death of Mr. Porter, which took place March 12, 1802, in the eighty- seventh year of his age, and sixty-second of his ministry. Ho continued his labors after the death of Mr. Porter, until, early in 1811, he was requested to resign, and was dismissed by an Ecclesiastical Council for that purpose. His farewell sermon was preached Dec. 1, 1811, His ordination sermon was preached by Pev. Lemuel Tyler, A. M., Pastor of the first church in Preston, Mass., from text, Titus i. 9 : " Holding fast the faithful word, as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convince the gainsay ers." Which was a very able discourse upon the necessity of gospel ministrations, the qualifications of ministers, or what gospel ministers should do to promote, and must do to secure, peace and promote good order in the church ; also on the doctrine of election, justification, and revelation, and * At this meeting a committee of three ■were chosen to make provision for the Council ; namely, Capt. Jesse Perkins, Daniel Gary, and Capt. Howard Gary, who were i^rovided for by Mr. Daniel Gary, at an expense of S165.58. t Rev. Asa Meech was son of Thomas Meech, born in Boston, April 20, 1775. He was not a college-educated man, but in 1807 received an honorary degree f. om Brown Univei'sity. He was approved as a candidate for the ministry by the New London County Association, in May, 1799, was oi'dained at North Bridgewater, Oct. 15, 1800, and dismissed in 1811; from thence he removed to Canterbury, Conn., and was installed Oct. 28, 1812, where he remained till the spring of 1822, preaching his flirewell sermon May 5th. Here his ministry was not only useful in increasing the number of the church, but by establishing its faith and order. To- wards the close of his pastorate, however, a feeling of personal opposition arose which rendered his removal expedient. He emigrated to Canada, where he pur- chased a farm near Hull, and employed himself thenceforth in its cultivation, preaching at times, as opportunity was offered. He died Feb. 22, 1849, at the ago of seventy-four. He had published three sermons, — one of which was that on leaving Canterbury. He married (1st) Mary DcWitt of Norwich, April 29, 1802, (2d), Maria DeWitt Nov., 1809, (3d), Margaret Dockstader, Nov. 7, 1822, and had by the three wives twenty-one children, the survivors of whom now reside in Canada. 28 mSTORT OF NORTH BEIDGEWATER. the divinity of tbo Holy Ghost. He then goes on, glv- ing a short exhortation to the pastor, and then to the peo- ple. * MINISTRY OF REV. DANIEL HUNTINGTON. For a third time this society were called to settle a pastor. Their next minister was Rev. Daniel Huntington, who came from New London, Conn., to North Bridge water, early in the spring of 1812 ; and after preaching a few weeks, re- ceived a unanimous call to become their pastor. The follow- ing are some of the votes passed at the legal meetings of the society : — At a meeting held Dec. 23, 1811, it was "Voted that thursday the 19th day of December be kept a Day of fasting and prayer for Divine Direction to a parson to settle with us — in the work of the ministry, and that the parish com- mittee apply to Dr John Reed, Rev Mr Strong, and Rev Mr Sheldon to assist, and that the committee provide for them." March 23, 1812, "Voted to choose a Committee of Seven men to procure a candidate or candidates to supply the pul- pit, and made choice of Gideon Howard Esq, Howard Cary Esq, Dea Ichabod Howard, Abel Kingman Esq, Dea David Edson, Caleb Howard Esq, and Capt Zachariah Gurney." A meeting was held July 13, 1812, "To see if the Parish are united in Mr Daniel Huntington as a preacher of the Gospell," it was " voted unanimously in favor of Mr Daniel Huntington," " and to use means to procure him to supply the pulpit preparatory to a settlement." "Voted that the Committee already chosen to perform that Duty use their discretion either to apply personally or by letter." August 17, 1812, "Voted to Join with the church to give Mr Huntington a Call, to settle with us in the work of the Sacred Ministry " ; also " Voted to offer him Seven Hundred * Both of the above sermons were printed and circulated. • ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORT. 29 Dollars as settlement and Seven Hundred dollars as an an- nual salary, or Seven Hundred and fifty Dollars, to be paid annually so long as he remain our minister." Captain Jesso Perkins, Dea. David Edson, Dea. Ichabod Howard, Caleb Howard, Esq., Howard Cary, Esq., Josepli Silvester, Esq., Abel Kingman, Esq., were chosen a committee to wait upon Mr. Huntington, and make him the above offer, which was in the following words : — To Mr. Daniel Huntington, Candidate for the Sacred Ministry : Sir, Whereas the Grate head of the Church in his wise and Righteous Providence has seen fit that this church and Society should be Destitute of a pastor, we are desirous to have the regular administration of gospel ordi- nances restored to us, and having had so much Experience of your good abilities as a gospel preacher, am induced to hope that your labors may be blest among us. We, therefore, members of the fourth church and congre- gation in Bridgewater, do herel)y give you solemn call to settle with us, and take upon you the sacred office of pastor according to the regular mode practised in our churches. That you may be more particularly informed of the doings of the parish, a committee, consisting of the following gentle- men, viz. : Capt Jesse Perkins, Dea David Edson, Dea Ichabod Howard, Caleb Howard, Esq, Howard Cary, Esq, Joseph Sylvester, Esq, Abel Kingman, Esq, will wait upon you with the votes of the parish relative to the encouragement they offer you as an inducement to settle with us in the sacred ministry, and give you such other information as you may desire. Your answer is requested as soon as may be consistent with a full delibera- tion on so solemn and important a Subject. Signed by order and in behalf of said Parish. Jesse Perkins, Parish Clerk. Moses Cary, Moderator, Bridgewater, Aug. 17, 1812. ANSWER. To THE MEMBERS of the fourth Church and Society in Bridgewater : Sept 14, 1812, Brethren and Friends : Having taken into serious and prayerful consid- eration the invitation Which you have given me to settle among you in the Gospel ministry, together with the offer which accompanies it, viewing almost unanimous expression of your wish and the pecuniary provision which evinces its sincerity, as indicative of the will of our divine Master, who in his providence has brought us together, I have thought it my duty to accede to your proposal, and hold myself in readiness to take upon me the sacred offices of your pastor according to the regular order of church, whenever it shall please the great head of the church, by the laying on of hands by the Presbytery, to put me in trust with the Gospel. With Regard 30 fflSTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATEB. to choice of compensation which was left me by your note, I would inform you that the first offer, viz. : Seven Hundred as a settlement, and Seven Hundred as an annual salary is prefered and accepted. Yet l^cfore the question of my settlement among you is fully concluded, suffer me to present to you a few requests, Which I believe it cannot be in- compatible with your interest to grant, and. First. It is my wish that for the words " until it is needful to procure another minister in his room," which is annexed as a limitation to your offer of a salary, the following may be substituted : " During his ministry among us," as the latter expres- sion, it is thought, will more safely guard against future misunderstanding. Second. I have to request, for the same purpose, that my letter addressed through the hands of Silas Packard, Esq., to the Church and Society, on sulyects connected with my proposed settlement, may be put on record, that I may not be excluded from the society of my friends and relatives, who reside at some distance, nor be debarred such recreations as is necessary to health. I must request the privilege of exemption from parochial duty for three weeks annually. Shall these requests be granted ? Brethren and Friends, I shall cheerfully give myself to the work of the ministry among you, confidently hoping that you will receive me in brotherly love, and constantly exercise towards me that christian tenderness and can- dor, for which delicacy and responsibility of my situation will so loudly caU above all, trusting that you will not cease to supplicate the God of all grace and consolation that he would bless our connection and make it a source of our mutual and everlasting joy. Your Brother and Servant in Christ, Daxiel Huntington. North Parish, Sept. 14, 1812. " Voted that the ordination be on the last Wednesday in October, accordingly the Coun- cil met on the Tv^enty Eighth Day of October, consisting of Eev. Zedekiah Sanger, D. D., of South Bridgewater, Rev. John Reed, D. D., " West " Rev. James Flint, D. D., " East " Rev. Daniel Thomas, of Abington, Rev. Jacob Norton, of Weymouth, Rev. Thomas T. Richmond, of Stoughton, Rev. Luther Sheldon, D. D., of Easton, Rev. Jonatlian Strong, D. D., of Randolph, Rev. Edward D. Griffin, D. D., of Boston, Rev. Joshua Huntington, of Boston, Rev. Abel McEwcn, of New London, Conn., together ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. 31 with their delegates," and he was duly installed as pastor of the "Fourth Church in Bridgewater." Rev. Mr. McEwen preached the Sermon, from the text Nehemiah vi. 3 : " I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down ; "u'liy should the work cease whilst I leave it, and come down to you?" Rev. Dr. Griffin offered the ordaining prayer. Rev. Dr. Sanger gave the charge. Rev. Mr. Huntington, of Bos- ton, a Brother of the pastor-elect, then pastor of the " Old South Church " in Boston, extended the right hand of fel- lowship. Of the success of Rev. D. Huntington's labors among this church and society, we may say that, at the time of his settlement, the parish was just recovering from the effects of an unhappy division. This recovery, of course, was gradual; and the first three years may be considered as occupied in wearing out the prejudices and jealousies thus excited, so that the ordinary means of grace could be profitably ^used. During this period of time, the ways of Zion mourned. In 1812, but one was received into the church on profession, and one in 1813. In 1814, three; in 1815, one; and then came one of God's times to favor Zion. In 1816, seventy-eight were added to the church ; * and in 1817, ten more were added as the fruits of the same harvest. During the whole time he remained with this people, a pe- riod of twenty-one years, there were received into the church two hundred and fifty-three members; previous to 1820, there were one hundred and six members admitted. The years 1830, 1831, and 1832 were distinguished by an unusual interest in this church and neighboring churches. During those years, eighty-six were added. And, as a consequence of too frequent services in his own and neighboring churches, the health of the pastor * A full and interesting account of this revival was published by Rev. Mr. Huntington, in the " Boston Eecorder," June 10, 1817. 32 HISTORY OF NORTH BRn)GEWATER. gradually failed, and he was obliged to resign his pastoral labors, which he did by a letter, which was read to the con- gregation by Rev. Dr. Hitchcock, of Randolph, March 10, 1833, and caUing a meeting, on the 19th of the same month, to act upon the request. Agreeably to the notification, the church met, and Eliphalet Kingman chosen to preside. After prayer by Rev. Mr. Huntington, the subject of the request of the pastor was considered, and after careful inquiry concerning the necessity of the measure proposed, it was " Voted, unanimously, that although we most sincerely regret the necessity of the Measure proposed, yet we feel constrained by a sense of Duty to our pastor, and to the cause which both he and we profess to love, to comply with his request ; " also made choice of Dea. Silvanus French- Dr. Nathan Perry, and Heman Packard, a committee to repre- sent .the church before the Council, which consisted of Rev. Luther Sheldon, D. D., First Church in Easton, Rev. Richard S. Storrs, First Church in Braintree, Rev. Melancthon G. Wheeler, First Church in Abington, Rev. Calvin Hitchcock, First Church in Randolph. This Council convened at the house of the pastor, March 27, 1833. Rev. R. S. Storrs, moderator ; Rev. Calvin Hitch- cock, scribe. Afterward adjourned to Col. Edward South- worth's Hall, where a communication was read, presented from the church and society, in which it was declared that it was with great reluctance they consented to his dismis- sion, and as an expression for the pastor's ill health, " Voted that he be requested to accept of a liberal donation." The Council, after mature deliberation, voted "That in view of all the circumstances of the case before them, they are constrained, with much reluctance, to express their con, currence with the parties in reference to the dismission of Rev. Daniel Huntington, and do consider his pastoral and ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. 33 ^ ministerial Relation as regularly dissolved, according to Ecclesiastical order," and state that The providence of God, that has bo clearly indicated this result, is deeply mysterious. When we reflect on the uninterrupted harmony of feel- ing, and the entire cordiality of the intercourse and co-operation of the pastor and the flock for more than twenty years, and add to this the fact of a constantly strengthening attachment, down to the present time, and also the remembrance of the unusual amount of blessing with which the rela- tion now dissolved has been attended. We are constrained to pause in silent wonder, and then exclaim, " Even so. Father, for so it seemeth good in tliy sight." In pronouncing the relation dissolved, we feel we are but de- claring the will of Heaven ; and most deeply do we sympathize with Each of the parties in this mutual trial. To the dearly beloved brother, with whom we have so long walked to the house of God in company, and so often taken sweet council, we give a parting hand, with emotions that cannot be uttered. We know him, — we love him ; we shall never forget him nor his toils, nor his sorrows, nor his joys, nor his paternal sympathies, nor his rich success in the cause of the redeemer ; and most aflectionately do we commend him as a faithful brother, and able minister of the new testament, a strenuous defender of the faith once delivered to the Saints, and an inde- fatigable laborer in the vineyard of the Lord. Our prayers will go up to God without ceasing, that he may be fully restoi'ed to the services of the Sanctuary, and become the Spiritual father and guide of other hundreds in some other portion of our Zion ; and that he may long live, and everywhere enjoy the same hallowed confidence, and full esteem of his brethren, which have been inspired by his uniform course of conduct, in the sphere of action from which he now departs in obedience to the call of Heaven. The breth- ren of the church and the members of this society will accept the assurance of strong sympathy and unimpaired afiection on the part of this council. There is no root of bitterness that has sprung up in an evil hour ; it is no diminution of your love ; it is no spirit of envy or covetousness that has brought you into your present state of trial. The hand of the almighty afflicts you ; and will you not say, shall we receive good at the hand of the Lord, and shall we not receive evil? We know, beloved brethren, that hearts are ready to break, and that you sorrow most of all, lest you should Bee the face of your beloved pastor no more. But while we cannot chide your tears, nor wonder that you are ready to inquire. Why, Lord? We are bound to say to you, fear not. The same God who gave you the treasure in •which you have so long rejoiced still lives, and listens to the sighs and prayers of his people ; go to him, and he will sustain and direct and bless you still. The friends of your pastor will be your friends ; his brethren will be your brethren ; his God will be your God. Live in Love, cherish unity of spirit, and preserve it ever in the bonds of peace. As your sor- rows are mutual, so sliall be your consolations. As your day is, your strength shall be. And hereafter, when the Son of man shall appear in the clouds 34 HISTORY OF NORTH BRmGEWATER. of heaven, may you, with your beloved and faithfiil pastor, and your children of many generations, stand l)efore him, and hear from his lips the blessing, Well dune, good and faithful servant; enter ye into the joy of your lord. Richard S. Stores, Moderator. A true copy : Calvin Hitchcock, Scribe Hekan Packard, Clerk. I MINISTRY OF REV. WILLIAM THOMPSON. Again, after the lapse of twenty-one years, is this Society called upon to fill a vacancy in their pulpit, caused by the dismission of Rev. D. Huntington.* March 19, 1833, " Voted to choose a committee of five, to supply with preaching," and Darius Littlefield, Heman Packard, Capt. Jeremiah Beals, Lieut. Ephraim Cole, and Dea. Silvanus French, were chosen said committee. June 13th, 1833. At a meeting of the Parish, held this day, " Voted to give Rev. William Thompson a call to settle with them as their pastor. Mr. Thompson, however, wishing for time to consider the matter, gave his decision July 24, accepting the invitation of the Society ; and they " Voted to have the ordination Sept. 18, 1833.-' f Accordingly, an Ecclesiastical Council was held at the house of Silas Packard, Esq., Sept. 17, at nine o'clock, A. M., for the purpose of ordaining Mr. Thompson, which consisted of the following : — Rev. Joel H. Lindsey, of Park St. Church, Boston ; Zachariah Gurney, Delegate. Eev. Calvin Hitchcock, D. D., West Randolph ; Ezekiel French, Delegate. Eev. David Brigham, East Randolph ; Ezra Thayer, Delegate ; * Rev. D. Huntington removed to New London, Conn., and engaged in teaching a private school of young ladies, preaching only occasionally, where he remaincp till called to settle at Campello, Mass., Jan. 1, 1840. t Afterwards changed to the seventeenth. ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. 35 Rev. Baalis Sanford, Union Church, E. and W. Bridgewater ; Samuel Rider, Delegate. Rev. Ebenezer Gay, Trinitarian Church, Bridgewater; Isaac Fobes, Delegate. Rev. Luther Sheldon, Easton ; Giles Randall, Delegate. Rev. John Codman, Dorchester ; Dea. Charles Howe, Delegate. Rev. Daniel Huntington, New London, Conn, (former pastor). The Council proceeded to examine the papers as laid be- fore them, and receiving testimonials of Mr. Thompson's church standing and theological studies, with his approba- tion to preach the gospel, and examining him as to his views and acquaintance with experimental religion, and becoming fully satisfied with them, it was " voted unanimously to proceed to ordain him." The following was the order of exercises : — 1. Voluntary, by the Choir ; 2. Anthem ; 3. Introductory Prayer, by Rev. Ebenezer Gay, of Bridgewater ; 4. Hymn: " There is a stream, whose gentle flow ; " 5. Sermon by Rev. Joel H. Lindsey, of Park Street Church, Boston, text, 2 Cor. ii. 16, "And who is sufficient for these things?" 6. Ordaining Prayer, by Rev. Calvin Hitchcock, D. D., of Randolph ; 7. Hymn, tune " Old Hundred : "— 1 Great Lord of angels, we adore, The grace that builds thy courts below ; And through ten thousand sons of light, Stops to regard what mortals do. 2 Amidst the wastes of time and death, Successive pastors thou dost raise, Thy charge to keep, thy house to guide, And form a people for thy praise. 3 At length, dismissed from feeble clay, Thy servants join th' angelic band ; With them, through distant worlds they fly ; With them before thy presence stand. 36 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATEB. 4 Oh, glorious hope ! oh, blest employ ! Sweet lenitive of grief and care ! When shall we reach those radiant courts, And all their joy and honor share? 5 Yet while these labors we pursue, Thus distant from thy heavenly throne, Give us a zeal and love like theirs. And half their heaven shall here be known. 8. Charge to Pastor, by Rev. Daniel Huntington ; 9. Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Baalis Sanford, of East Bridge- water ; 10. Address to the Church and Society, by Rev. Dan- iel Huntington ; 11. Anthem, " Let us, with a joyful mind ; ' 12. Concluding Prayer, by Rev. David Brigham, of East Ran- dolph ; 13. Doxology, " Praise God, from whom all blessings flow ; " 14. Benediction, by the Pastor. The day was unusually pleasant, and the exercises very interesting and satisfactory to all present. Mr. Thompson continued with this people but a short time, owing to a pressing call from a new Theological Seminary at East Windsor, Conn., which he received in September, 1834, and which, after one refusal, and another urgent call, he was led to accept, and where he now labors as " Profes- sor of Biblical Literature," at East Windsor, Conn. The Council, called for advice in relation to the request of Rev. Mr. Thompson for dismission, convened at the house of Silas Packard, Esq., Sept. 4, 1834, and consisted of the following persons: — Those chosen by the Pastor were, — Rev. John Codman, D. D., of Dorchester; Rev. Daniel Dana, D. D., of Newburyport, Mass.; Rev. George W. Blag- den, D. D., of Salem Street Church, Boston; Rev. Elisha Fi.elieve, that in order to eCTcct our deliverance from the bondage of corruption, and from the curse of the law, under which we all have fallen by transgression, the Eternal Word, who in the beginning was with God, and was God, was made flesh, and dwelt among men on eartii ; uniting with his divinity the whole human nature (yet without sin) in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. That this mysterious and adorable personage, having magnilied and honored the divine law by his doctrine and example, at length died on the cross, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God; ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. 57 and that it is through tlie efficacy of his propitiatory sacrifice alone, his peo- ple ol)tain the divine favor and blessing. We believe that, having thus laid down his life, he took it again, being declared the Son of God with power, by the resurrection from the dead ; and that he is now at the right hand of the Father, a prince and a Saviour, be- stowing repentance and remission of sins, through the agency of the Holy Spirit attending tlie ministry of his word, on those whom the Father hath given him, in the everlasting covenant of redemption, as a seed to serve him. We Ixdieve, tliat whosoever will may come and partake the blessings of this great salvation, as they are freely and sincerely offered in the Gospel ; yet that none of our apostate race are, of themselves, disposed to forsake sin, and devote themselves to God, in heart and life; so that it rests with- him, in the exercise of his sovereign wisdom and goodness, to have mercy on whom he will have mercy ; making his Gospel effectual to their conviction and conversion, by the attendant energy of his Holy Spirit. We believe that none who are thus made partakers of the heavenly call- ing sliall be finally deprived of the grace which was given them in Christ Jesus before the world began ; but that they shall all be kept by the power of God, through faith unto salvation. We believe that the Loi-d Jesus Christ shall appear again at the last day, to judge the quick and dead ; that he will then receive to mansions of eter- nal rest all who have truly believed and obeyed his Gospel ; and sentence to everlasting destruction from his presence, and from the glory of his power, all who have died, or who shall then be found living in impenitence and unbelief. Humbly hoping that these truths have come, not only to our understand- ing, but to our hearts, "in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance ; ' ' and that we have been enabled to receive them with that faith which purifies the heart, and works by love, and in the exercise of that re- pentance which is unto life, We do now solemnly avouch the Lord Jehovah to be our God ; Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to be our Redeemer ; and the Holy Spirit to be our Sanctifier. Depending on divine grace for spiritual strength and comfort, we take the word of God as our only rule of faith and practice ; avowing it to be our supreme desire and solemn determination to seek his glory, and his favor, in obedience to all his holy will. Accordingly, we engage to unite in main- taining and attending on the ministry of his word and ordinances, as he shall give us ability and opportunity, to be thereby edified in our holy faith. We submit ourselves, individually, to the brotherly watch and discipline of the community which we hereby form, and mutually engage to watch over, to exhort, to assist, comfort, and admonish each other in brothei'ly love, aa our relation and circumstances may require. The next thing to be done, after the formation of a church, was to find a man to preach to them. After hearing many 8 58 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. candidates, at a meeting held January 9th, 1837, the Church and Society " voted to give Rev. Thomas Kidder a call to settle Avith them in the ministry, and to give him a salary of Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars per year." This call was not accepted. The next person that received a call was Eev. John D wight, of Medway, Mass., to whom the Society oflered Six Hundred Dollars as a )'"early salary. This was accepted ; and Josiah W. Kingman, Ziba Keith, Dea. Jacob Fuller, and Bela Keith were chosen a committee to make arrangements for his installation. The day being fixed for the ordination, a Council, consisting of the following persons, was called, to meet April 12, 1837, namely : Rev. Jacob Ide, of Medway, Mass.; Rev. Mr. Bennett, of Woburn; Rev. Paul Couch, of N. Bridge water ; Rev. Luther Sheldon, of Easton; Rev. Baalis Sanford, of East Bridgewater ; Rev. James W. "Ward, of Abington ; Rev. Jonas Perkins, of Braintree ; Rev. Calvin Hitchcock, of Randolph; Rev. Ebenezer Gay, of Bridgewater; Rev. Dr. Park, of Stoughton; and Rev. John Dwight* was duly ordained as their pastor. Mr. D wight labored with this people until March, 1839, when he was dismissed. Various preachers were heard from that time until November, when, at a meeting of the society, held November 19, 1839, it was " voted to unite with the church in giving Rev. Daniel Huntington, of New- London, Conn., a call to become their pastor. Josiah W. Kingman, Charles Keith and Dea. Sylvanus French were chosen a committee to confer with Rev. Mr. * Rev. John Dwight was born in Shirley, Mass., Jan. 2d, 1810; fitted for college at AVoburn Academy ; taught school in Woburn two terms ; graduated at Amherst College in 1835; studied theology with Rev. Jacob Ide, D. D., of West Medway, Mass. ; licensed to preach by the Mendon Association in the early part of 1837 ; received a call to settle over the South Church in Campello, Mass., in 1837; was ordained April 12, 1837; dismissed in March, 1839; installed over the " Second Church " in Plymouth, Mass., July 18, 1841; dismissed in March, ISKi ; installed pastor of the church in North Wrentham, Mass., June 23, 1853; dismissed April 1, 1H5*). He married Sarah Ann Hastings, of Boston, April 14, 1837, and has six children, all of whom reside at North Wrentham, Mass. ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. 59 Huntington, and offer liiin six hundred dollars salary ; which offer being accepted, a council, consisting of Rev. Kichard S. Storrs, D. D., of Braintree ; Rev. Ebenezer Gay, of Bridgewater; Rev. Luther Sheldon, of Easton ; Rev. Calvin Hitchcock, of Randolph; Rev. Jonas Perkins, of Braintree ; Rev. Baalis Sanford, of East Bridgewater ; Rev. Paul Couch, of North Bridgewater, was called for the purpose of install- ing him as their pastor, January 1, 1840. He continued to preach to this people till May, 1851, when Mr. Huntington, thinking the time had come for him to relinquish his la- bors, '' that some one might fill his place whose influence might the more effectually call forth its resources, and more equallize the pecuniary liabilities," asked that a council be called to consider the question of his dismission, which was granted. A meeting of the church and society was held, and a strong opposition to his dismission being mani- fested, the council unanimously declared themselves " happy to find, in the light of all the documents before them, and the verbal assurances given them by the pastor on the one hand, and the committee of the church and society on the other, that there is no suflScient ground for such action as is indicated, by the letter missive, in the existing circum- stances of the parties concerned ; " and Mr. Huntington finally withdrew his resignation, and continued to supply the pulpit as before until the regular yearly meeting, April 18, 1853, when he was requested to resign his position. He therefore tendered his resignation to the church, at a meet- ing held May 2d, 1853, and asked for a council to be con- vened for the purpose of his dismission. The following persons composed the council : Rev. Richard S. Storrs, D. D.^ of Braintree; Rev. Jonas Perkins, of Braintree; Rev. James W. Ward, of Abington; Rev. David Brigham, of Bridgewater; Rev. Baalis Sanford, of East Bridgewater, who met May 11, 1853, when the relation between pastor 60 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. and people was dissolved. The council, after due delibera- tion, came to the following result: — Doubtless sufBeient reasons may exist for the dissolution of the pastoral relation, independently of Providential calls to stations of increased responsi- bility, and of the summons to give account of one's stewardship at the tribu- nal of God. The failure of health ; the loss of intellectual vigor, or moral character on the part of the pastor ; the unfriendliness of influential individ- uals ; the exhausted resources of church and congregation, or the long and total suspension of divine influences, may indicate the expediency, not to say the necessity, of terminating the connection between the pastor and his flock. Even in cases like these, it is more than probable that, had patience its perfect work, and were a more humble reliance on God maintained, the plea of expediency or necessity would be nullified by the onward progress of time. But in the case before the council to-day, neither failure of health, loss of intellectual vigor nor moral character, — neither individual unfriend- liness, exhausted resources, nor want of success in the ministry, is or can be urged as the ground either of the tender or acceptance of the pastor's resig- nation ; his health never was better ; his character, in whatever aspect viewed, has never stood higher, nor has he an acknowledged enemy within the church or outside of it ; and the congregation has been growing in wealth ever since he came to it, while the church has doubled its numbers ; he loves his people warmly, and with one consent they profess to reciprocate his love. Such is the testimony both of those who wish the pastoral re- lation dissolved, and those who deprecate the means ; and yet, at their mu- tual request, this council is assembled to " advise and assist " in the question of his dismission. After previous advice, kindly given and i*eccived two years ago, but now overlooked, and without any important change in the circumstances of the parties, nothing remains to the council but, agreeably to the earnest request of the pastor and the corresponding action of the church, without the assignment of any satisfactory reasons on the part of the church, to de- clare the pastoral relation hitherto subsisting between Rev. D. Huntington and the South Church in North Bridgewater to be dissolved by their mutual agreement. While making this declaration, the council feel bound, by re- gard to the honor of the ministry and the sacredness of truth, to aflirm of the pastor, in accordance with the statements made to them, that for no fault of his own is this dissolution accomplished. That having been long tried and well known to all the pastors and churches of the region round about, as a man of unblemished character, a Christian of deep experience, a minister of uncommon talent, fidelity, and aflectionateness, and a model of meekness, self-denial and devotedness to the interests of Zion, he pos- seescB our entire confidence and warmest love ; and he is hereby, most cor- dially and unreservedly commended to the fraternal regards of all ministers and cliurches among whom his future lot shall be cast, as well as to the safe conduct of " Him who dwelt in the bush," and led his people of old into the promised land. ECCLESIASTICAL UISTORY. 61 And most cordially do the council sympathize with those specially afflict- ed by the bereaving event of this day. Most deeply do they lament esi8ting trials, whether real or imaginary ; and most affectionately advise to a more patient waiting on God in tiie future, and a firmer reliance on his almighty arm in the support of the ministry of his appointment. And if lie shali give you another pastor hereafter, as we fervently hope and pray, may he be equally a man of God's own heart as the man you lose to-day, and a man whose instructions shall be as pure, whose life shall be as exemplai-y, whose spirit shall be as affectionate, whose fidelity shall be as clear to all men, and whose success shall be far more abundant in eradicating the love of money, wJiich is the root of all evil, in winning souls to Christ and filling Heaven with hallelujalis to the Lamb that was slain ; and for this, may your faith and love grow exceedingly, and your labors abound more and more, till you shall be called to join the general assembly and church of the first-born, whose names are written in heaven. R. S. Storks, Moderator. J. W. Ward, Scribe. A True Copy. Attest : James W. Ward. On the twenty-third day of May. 1853, the people of this part of the town were visited by one of the most disastrous fires that ever occurred in the county, destroying several buildings, among which was their house' of worship. Now there must be something done, — no pastor, no house in which to hold their meetings. The people of that place, however, did not long remain thus. A meeting of the par- ish was called June 1st, to see what should be done. At this meeting, a committee of five were chosen to proceed at once in the erection of a house ; namely, Bela Keith, Martin L. Keith, Gary Howard, Aaron B. Drake, Vinal Lyon, with Josiah W. Kingman and Dr. Horatio Bryant as advising committee. This committee set themselves immediately to work, the result of which was the erection of the present edifice, which is of wood, painted in imitation of freestone, eighty-four feet long, fifty-six feet wide, with posts forty feet high, and a spire one hundred and eighty-five feet high.* *The spire of the church, as first erected, was blown down in the great snow- etorm of January, 1857. The present spire is one hundred and thirty-five feet high. Rebuilt by W. R. Penuiman, of South Braintree. 62 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. On entering the building, we find on the first floor one large vestry, one small vestry, and a large, carpeted, well-fur- nished room for the use of the "Ladies' Benevolent Society." Ascending from the main entrance, on either side, a very easy flight of steps, we find ourselves in a vestibule, from which we ascend to the choir-gaflery, or enter the auditory. The interior aspect of this house is fine. The spacious floor, well-arranged slips, neatly carpeted and upholstered, the chaste and elegant pulpit,* and finely frescoed walls, give the place an air of pleasantness, quite in contrast with the churches of earlier days. The original outlay in the construction of this house was sixteen thousand dollars. It is built in the Eomanesquo style of architecture, from plans drawn by Messrs. Towle & Foster, of Boston. The builder was Mr. William Drake, of Stoughton. The bell was cast at the foundry of Mr. George Holbrook, of East Medway, Mass., and weighs thirty-two hundred pounds. A marble-faced clock was pre- sented to the society by Henry K. Keith, in 1854, which was placed in front of the choir-gallery. B. F. Hayward, F. H. Shiverick, and Samuel French were a committee appointed to make arrangements for the ordination and dedication, which took place September 21, 1854, with appropriate ex- ercises. Rev. D. Temple Packard,! a native of the town, and who *The pulpit was made by Henry R. Haven, is of rosewood, and polished in the highest style. t Rev. D. Temple Packard was born in North Bridgewater, Mass., Aug. 24, 1824 ; received a common school education in his native town ; fitted for college ■under the tutorship of Rev. Paul Couch, at the Adelphian Academy, No. Bridge- water, and Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.; graduated at Amherst College, August, 1S50 ; taught high school at East Braintree, Mass., one year ; entered Bangor Theological Seminary, Oct. 1851, and graduated Aug. 30, ISf^. After re- ceiving two other calls, he accepted the call of the South Church in North Bridge- water, where he was ordained Sept. 21, 18.'')4; dismissed Oct. 1, 1856; from thence he removef f>iilj)iece, by IMonsieur AllVe, Archbishop of Paris ; came to America in IH73, and after preaching at Lowell, Salem, and otlier places, was appointed to take charge of the Catholic Church in North I3ridgcv.'ater and vicinity. :%%M.mfi^mvs.Y ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. 77 ufactured by Messrs. Howard, Clark, & Co. In the south- west corner of the house is the sacristy, and in the northeast corner is a private room out of which is the entrance to the basement story. In point of durability and style of architect- ure, this house is not to be surpassed by any in the town. Its position is prominent, and makes a bold appearance upon the principal thoroughfare in town. This church was dedicated Sunday, May 22, 1859 ; and al- though the weather was quite rainy, there was a large assem- bly present. The services were as follows : — Bishop Fitzpatrick, of Boston, delivered the Sermon. High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Mr. Roach, of Randolph. Rev. Mr. Shahen, of Salem, officiated as Deacon. Rev. Mr. Tallon, of New Bedford, as Subdeacon. Rev. Mr. Haley, of Boston, was Master of Ceremonies, a number of other priests as- sisting. Rev. Mr. McElroy, of Boston, preached at Vespers. Singing was performed by a choir from Salem. The number of attendants on church worship at this place is about two thousand. FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH AND SOCIETY. This society was organized August 31, 1857, at which time Josiah V. Bisbee was chosen clerk, David F. Studley, treas- urer, Ellis Packard, 0. 0. Patten, Lorenzo D. Hervey, F. O. Howard, William H. Cooper, executive committee, Thaddeus E. Gilford, collector. Previous to this time, this denomination had no regular preaching, and since its organization it has had transient preachers until the settlement of Rev. "William A. Start. The following persons composed the society at its forma- tion : Otis Hayward, Lorenzo D. Hervey, Ellis Packard, Da- vid Hall, David F. Studley, F. 0. Howard, Amasa 0. Glover, Marcus Holmes, Oren Bartlett, Thomas Swift, E. L. Thayer, 78 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Jerome Thomas, F. A. Thayer, Luther Tower, Martin Pack- ard, Isaac Harris, Waldo Field, Thaddeus E. Gifford, Edwin E. Pollard, John W. Hayward, A. B. Marston, Seth Leonard, Joseph E. Estes, Josiah V. Bisbee, 0. 0. Patten, Charles E. Tribou, Samuel F. Tribou, Elijah Tolman, C. G. Swift. The society erected a neat and commodious house of wor- ship on Elm Street, in the month of May, 1863. Its dimen- sions are sixty feet in length, thirty-eight in width, and con- tains sixty pews, capable of seating three hundred persons comfortably. The pews are of a circular form, with the seats nicely cushioned, floor carpeted, and in all respects, the house is complete. In the rear of the pulpit is the follow^ing in- scription upon the wall, which is nicely frescoed : " Behold I bring you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be unto all people." Underneath this house is a capacious and conven- ient vestry. The house was dedicated, with appropriate exercises, on Wednesday, May 20, 1863, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., as follows: 1. Voluntary, by the Choir; 2. Prayer of Invo- cation, by Eev. E. Hewitt ; 3. Reading of the Scriptures, by Rev. J. G. B. Heath ; 4. Anthem, by the Choir ; 5. Conse- crating Prayer, by Rev. A. P. Cleverly ; 6. Hymn ; 7. Ser- mon, by Rev. A. A. Miner, of Boston ; 8. Anthem ; 9. Prayer, by Rev. H. Jewell; 10. Hymn; 11. Benediction. The sermon was from the text in Psalm xxii. 27, 28 : " For the kingdom is the Lord's, and he is the governor among the nations." At the conclusion of these services, the friends were invited to a most generous repast in the vestry ; and the society spared no pains or expense to secure temporal as well as spiritual comfort to their visitors. After a short intermission, the services of installing Rev. William A. Start as pastor of the church was commenced in the following or- der of exercises : 1. Anthem, by the Choir ; 2. Invocation, by Rev. J. Eastwood, of Brighton ; 3. Reading of the Scrip- ECCLESIASTICAL HISTOEY. 79 tures, by Rev. M. R. Leonard, of South Dedham ; 4. Hymn ; 5. Sermon, by Rev. J. Crehore, of Abington, text, Epli. iv. 12, 13 : " For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ : till we all come in the unity of the faitli, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ ; " * 5. Ilymn ; 6. Installing Prayer, by Rev. G. H. Emerson, of Somerville ; 7. Charge to the Pastor, by Rev. A. A. Miner, of Boston ; 8. Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. James Eastwood, of Brighton ; 9. Charge to the People, by Rev. A. P. Cleverly, of Boston ; 10. Prayer; 11. Anthem; 12. Benediction, by the Pastor. This society owe much of their success to the active, zeal- ous, and persevering efforts of Rev. A. P. Cleverly and Rev. J. Crehore. QUAKERS, OR FRIENDS. There was an Association, or Society of Friends, in North Bridgewater, formed April 26, 1838, and consisted of twen- ty-five members, as appears by record, which is as follows: — " We the undersigned hereby become members of a Society forming of this sect, called Quakers, and do herel)y agree to subject ourselves to the rules and regulations which shall be adopted by said Society, in the town of North Bridgewater." Michael 0. Neil, John R. Morrill, William Ripley, Nahum J. Smith, M. B. Peirce, Charles S. Johnson, Cyrus Packard, Jabez D. Lamson, Jarvis D. Smith, Jacob W. Crosby, Ambrose Packard, Thomas Batchelder, Edward Southworth, Jr., Josiah Fuller, Edwin W. Bos worth, Daniel Guild, John L. Skinner, Noah Blodgett, Charles L. Hathaway, ApoUos 0. Howard, Nathan Packard, Roswell Richardson, Reuben S. Webster, Jeremiah Stetson, Jr. John Leonard, At the request of Nahum J. Smith and twenty-four other * The sermon was very timely and effective, as well as practical, showingfully the needs of a minister, his dependence on the people for support, the minister's relation to the sorrowips:, the various relations of the people, and thfe soux'ces of inspiration to his labor, and the awards as fruits of his toil. 80 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. members, a meeting was called by Hon. Jesse Perkins, Esq., a justice of the peace, which met at the hall of Col. Edward Southworth, April 30, 1838, at seven o'clock p. m., for the purpose of organization; at which time Edward Southworth, Jr., was chosen clerk, who took the oath of affirmation in the usual form; Jacob W. Crosby, Nahum J. Smith, John L. Skinner, were chosen overseers ; Cyrus Packard, treasurer and collector, besides a committee to prepare a constitution and by-laws; — meeting then adjourned to May 8, 1838. The " meeting met according to adjournment, and after discussing various matters connected with the Society, ad- journed to June 7," when they again came together for friendly conversation, and again adjourned sine die. The above is the latest record to be found concerning this society, and it is presumed that the society did not flourish for any length of time. Many of the members mentioned above are living, from whom a reliable account can be had. SECOND METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. This church was formed in 1842, consisting of about thirty members, among whom were the following persons : — Sanford Alden, Eliza G. Alden, LiberiyJPackard, Mary A. Packard, Israel Packard, Jr., Jane "W. Packard, Cornelius H. Dunham, Lucia Dunham, Thaddeus Gifford, Abigail Gilford, Mary Edson, Fearing W. Bent, Mehitabel "W. Bent, Jarvis D. Smith, Martha Smith. The society first held meetings in Hayward's Hall, com- mencing March 2, 1842 ; afterward occupied the Unitarian Church till July 23, 1843, when they removed to the hall of Tyler Cobb. Rev. 0. G. Smith was their first pastor, who preached to them from the organization of the church till 1844. He was succeeded by Rev. Addison Childes, of the Providence Con- ference, who soon after closed his earthly labors, and the so- ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. 81 ciety employed Rev. H. C. Atwater, a graduate of Yale Col- lege, and at that time a teacher of the Adelphian Academy, till the close of the conference year, when he was admitted to the conference, and stationed there in 1845. During the same year, a plain but substantial house of worship was erected, costing $2,600, built by Messrs. Dunbar & Soule. Sanford Alden, Fearing W. Bent, Thomas Hathaway, Liberty Packard, Israel Packard, Jr., Cornelius H. Dunham, and Oliver D. Shepardson were appointed trustees. Henry Smith was located for this church in 1846, and re- mained two years; Lemuel Harlow in 1848, but was not re- ceived. His place was filled by 1. Rev. Edward Otheman, in 1848. 7. Rev. Robert McGonegal, 1857-8. 2. Rev. J. B. Husted, in 1850. 8. Rev. J. Cooper, 185J. 3. Rev. John Livesey, Jr., 1851-2. 9. Rev. N. Bemis, 1860-61. 4. Rev. Azariah B. Wheeler, 1853. 10. Rev. M. P. Alderman, 1862. 5. Rev. Erastus Benton, 1854-5. 11. Rev. R. T. Ely, 1862-3. 6. Rev. Andrew McKeown, 1856. 12. Rev. F. A. Crafts, April, 1864. The number of members in this church in 1864 is 174. Officers of the church: Sanford Alden, Philip Reynolds, Elijah Gay, Darius C. Place, John Ellis, Edwin J. Benner, George R. Whitney, Thomas Hathaway, John Montgomery, trustees. During the year 1853, this society erected a new and splendid church edifice, at an expense of $24,000. Barnabas Snow was the contractor and master-builder, Isaiah B. Young, of Boston, architect. The building is ninety-four feet long by sixty feet wide, with a tower one himdred and ten feet high, containing a bell weighing 1,827 pounds, from the foundry of Henry N. Hooper, of Boston, costing $665. The interior of the house is furnished with one hundred and ten pews and an elegant organ, manufactured by Mr. George Stevens, of Cambridge, Mass. A baptismal font of marble, was presented to the society by S. S. Green. Also, a beau- tiful Bible and hymn-book, presented by the "Young Gen- ii 82 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. tlemen's Charitable Association," connected with the church. The corner-stone of this church was laid July 25, 1853, with appropriate ceremony, as follows : 1. Remarks, by Rev. A. B. Wheeler; 2. Reading of the Word, by Rev. Paul Couch ; 3. Singing ; 4. Prayer, by Rev. T. B. Gurney ; 5. Benediction. Previous to the benediction, occurred the ceremony of depositing a tin box in one of the corner foundations of the tower, which contained the following : — Records of the Second Methodist Church in North Bridge- water ; names of original and present members of the Second Conference ; officers of the Sabbath-school ; trustees of the church ; building committee ; architect and master-builder ; pastors of the various churches in town ; copies of order of exercises on the occasion ; minutes of the Providence An- nual Conference ; missionary report of the Methodist Epis- copal Church ; Sabbath-school report ; discipline of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church ; copies of Zion's Herald, Church Ad- vocate and Journal, Missionary Advocate, Sabbath-School Advocate, North Bridge water Gazette. This house was dedicated to the worship of God, June 1, 1854, with the following order of exercises, commencing at 10 1-2 o'clock: — 1. Voluntary on the Organ ; 2. Reading of the 84th Psalm, by Rev. George W. Stearns ; 3. Voluntary,' by the Choir ; 4. Reading of the 964th Hymn of the Methodist Collection, by Rev. J. B. Gould ; 5. Reading of Solomon's Prayer at the dedication of the temple, — 1 Kings viii., — by Rev. J. Ma- ther ; 6. Dedicatory Prayer, by Rev. F. Upham ; 7. Volun- tary, by the Choir ; 8. Sermon, by Rev. Miner Raymond (Principal of Wilbraham Academy), text 1 Tim. i. 15 : " This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners ; " 9. Concluding Prayer, by Rev. I. J. P. Collyer ; 10. Reading of the 970th Hymn, by Rev. W. T. Harlow. ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. 83 The sermon was spoken of as a masterly exposition and defence of the cardinal doctrines of the gospel as taught by that denomination. Pews were sold to the amount of $16,000 a short time after the dedication, and everything bade fair for a prosperous and useful society. This church was blessed with a great revival in January, 1843, the result of which was, large numbers were added to the church, and a flourishing Sabbath-school organized. The Leaders of this church, for 1864, are Philip Reynolds, Darius C. Place, John Montgomery, L. Simmons, V. E. Brown. The Stewards are Sanford Alden, Isaac Jacoy, George M. Copeland, Stephen Mason, John Ellis, Gustavus Newman, Cyrus Jernegan, George R. Whitney. CHAPTER V. MEETIJVG-HOUSES OF THE COJVGREGATIOJVAL PARISH. First Meeting-House in the North Parish. — Its Appearance. — Second House. — Description. — Sale of Pews. — First Bell. — Seating of Colored People. — Third Meeting-House. — Pewholders. — Clock. — First Stoves. — Erection of the Fourth Fleeting-House in 1854. — Dedication. — Descrii^tion of the Same- — Sale of Pews . THE first meeting-liouse in the North Parish was built in 1737, on or near the spot where the present edifice now stands. The dedication sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Dunbar, of Stoughton, from Solomon's Songs, viii. 8 : " We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts : what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for ? " From the best information gained, it was a small, plain structure, in keeping with the times, facing south, without steeple, bell, or chimney ; the windows had diamond-shaped glass, walls plastered, but not warmed by stove or furnace. " Our meeting-house — our meeting-house — It stood upon a hill, • Where autumn gales and wintry blasts Piped round it loud and shrill. No maple-tree with leafy shade, Nor tall, protecting oak Stood near to guard the ancient house When tempest round it broke. No steeple graced its homely roof With upward-pointing spire ; Our villagers were much too meek A steeple to desire. And never did the welcome tones Of Sabbath-morning boll Our huml)le village worshippers The hour of worship tell." To this place the people of the parish gathered from Sab- bath to Sabbath with commendable regularity, on horseback 84 MEETING-HOUSES. 85 or on foot. They ''kept the Sabbath and reverenced the ■ Sanctuary." At the time of the incorporation of the parish the house was " Erected and Inclosed," but not finished. At a meeting held March 12th, 1739, " Timothy Keith, Benjamin Edson, David Packard, Daniel Howard, Edward Curtis, were chosen a committee for the finishing the meeting-house in s( Georgetown. Manf'r. ^larried. Boxford. Wheel'r't. (< N. Bridgewater. Stitcher. <( Plymouth. Tin Worker, . Single. Randolph. Boot-Maker. (( N. Bridgewater. (( Married. (( C( Single. Lowell. Shoemaker. Married. N. Bridgewater . Farmer. Single. South " Clerk. (( West " Shoe-Cutter. (( N. Bridgewater . Farmer. (( (( (( (( <( Shoemaker. Married. South " Blacksmith. Single. (( (( Shoemaker. (( THE REBELLION OP 1861. 253 /- Name. Age. Rank. Place. Occupation. Married or Siugle. Carl A. Linstead,. .. .27. . Private . N.Bridgcwater. Shoemaker. Married. Timothy Leary,. . .. .18., (( West " <( Single. . P. A. Manchester,. .33., (i N. Shoe-Cutter. Married. Francis N. Maroni,. .20. (( (( Shoemaker. Single. Henry E. Morley, . . . .22. (( (( (( (C William W. Newson,28. (( Boston. Mechanic. (( ArthurJ.F.O'Kcefe ,18., (( (( Printer. it Isaac S. Porter, .19. (( Stoughton. Farmer, it James A. Packard,. .25.. (( N. Bridgcwater. Shoe-Cutter. Married. Samuel N. Packard,. ,.37., <( (( Shoemaker. (( Anthony P. Phillips ,.19., (C (( (( Single. Herbert A. Phillips, .24.. a (( Boot-Maker. (( George A. Perkins,. .23.. a tl (C (( Gilman B. Parker,. . .21.. it West Bosford. Shoemaker. (( Henry C. Richardson, 18. (( tl Mechanic. (( William H. Rugg,.. .21.. (( Boxford. Shoemaker. It William F. Robinson, 27. . (( N. Bridgewater. Farmer. Married. Osgood Ring, .40., (( (( Boot-Trees. Single. Charles Reed, .20., (( (( Shoemaker. (( Henry Rogers, .27.. (( South « (( (( Frederick S. Symond8,33. , (( North " Awl Forger. (( Frank M. Stoddard,. .19.. (( East Stoughton. Shoe-Cutter. (( Francis A. Sanford,. .21.. (( N. Bridgewater. Shoemaker. (( George G. Smith,. . . .22.. a Easton. (( (( Luther T. Snell, .18., li N. Bridgewater. Machinist. (( Harrison Stevens,. .. .18.. (C Boston. Clerk. (( George F. Tinkham,. .24.. C( N. Bridgewater. Shoemaker. <( Ephraim Tinkham , . . .28., (( (( (( (( Nathan M. Tripp,.. .25.. (( (( Carpenter. Married. Ira Temple, .23.. (C Boston. Teamster. Single. Joseph J. Vincent,.. .21.. tl N. Bridgewater. Shoe-Cutter. (( George B. Walker,.. .22.. it Weymouth. Boot- Maker. (( -wGeorge F. Whitcomb,19. . u Randolph. Last-]Maker. (( Thomas W. Wall,.. .21.. (( East Stoughton. Shoemaker. <( Lewis B. Wade, .19.. C( N. W. Bridg't'r . Boot-Maker. (( Herbert 0. Morse,. . .21.. (C Boxford. Shoemaker. (( Webster Howard, . . . .24.. a N. Bridgewater. tl Married. Jerome R. Hodge, . . . .27., (( Canton, Me. It (( Franklin M. Godfrey ',23.. (( Easton. Carpenter. Single. Richard Packard,. .. .20.. (C N. Bridgewater. Shoe Striper. (( Samuel E. Chandler, .24.. service, June 15, 1861, from North Bridgewater: — John Lanagan, Charles 0. Collins, Dennis Wheelan, "William Linnehan, Michael Clark, James "Webb, David Maguire, Patrick Cunningham, Roger Cunningham, "William Mitchell, John Sweeny, ■V\''illiam Farrell, Dklichael Connell, John Scannell, James Gilbridge, James Harris. Also in Company B, Captain Christopher Plunkett, June 15, 1861: — Thomas Hogau, John Horan, John Kussell, James Riley, Michael Kelly, Patrick Sheridan. Company E, Captain JohnR. Teague, Michael Horan. Company I, Captain James E. McCaffcrty, Jr., Owen Sweeney. A list of men from North Bridgewater in the Eleventh Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers, for three years, as mustered June 12, 18G1 : — Company B, Captain John H. Davis, Thomas Donahue, William "Walsh. Company C, Captain Porter D. Tripp, George W. "Wood. Company E, Captain James R. Bigelow, Dennis Downey, Miletus Luther, Patrick O'Brien, Perlcy A. Doyle. In the Thirteenth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers, Company K, Captain William P. Blackmer, is Charles Drayton, mustered June 26, 18G1. The muster-rolls of the Eighteenth Massachusetts Volun- teers, Colonel James Barnes, contain the following names mustered in July and August, 1861. Company A, Captain Lewis N. Tucker, James Mathison. Company B, Captain George C. Ruby, William Flannagan Company E, Captain Thomas "Weston, Samuel Kimball, Ferdinand Robinson, David Sanford, Thomas "W. Childs, Howard P. Keith. Company F, Captain Henry Onion, Thomas P. Leyden. Company H, Captain Joseph W. Collingwood, James F. "Willis. Company I, Captain Frederic D. Forrest, Ira Belcher. Twentieth Regiment, Colonel W. Raymond Lee : — THE REBELLION OF 1861. 269 Company H, Captain George M. Macy, George II. Howard. Company I, Captain A. W. Beckwith, James Barney. Twenty-second Regiment, under command of Colonel Henry Wilson and Colonel Jesse Gove : — Company D, Captain John F. Dunning, Francis E. Allen, Edward Latlirop. Twenty-third Regiment, Colonel John Kurtz : — Company K, Captain Carlos A. Hart, Moses Paron. Twenty-fourth Regiment, Colonel Thomas G. Stevenson : — Company G, Captain Robert F. Clark, George A. Howard, Justin Howard, Paul W. Jackson. Company F, Captain George F. Austin, Heman E. Packard, List of men in the Twenty-eighth Regiment of Massachu- setts Volunteers : — Company B, Captain Lawrence P. Barrett, Philip Donahue. Company C, Captain John Brennan, Timothy Connolly, Michael Casy, Edward Duyer, John Doherty, Edward Magrane, Thomas Maloney, Thomas Sullivan, Uriah Phillips, John Flannagan. Company I, Captain G. F. McDonald, Timothy Regan, Hugh Riley, John Canara. Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment, under command of Colonel E. W. Peirce, three years' service, 1861 : — Company B, Captain Israel N. Wilson, Anthony La Rochelle, Company C, Captain Lebbeus Leach, Edward F. Drohan, David W. Harden, John S. Howard, William Keith. Company G, Captain Charles D. Richardson, George W. Pope. Thirtieth Regiment, Colonel N. A. M. Dudley : — Company D, Captain Marsh A. Ferris, D. M. Rochester. Thirty-second Regiment, Colonel Francis J. Parker : — Company B, Captain George L. Prescott, Charles Augustus. Company G, Captain Charles Bowers, Julius R. Churchill. Company H, Captain Henry W. Moulton, Sylvester Russell, Daniel Shannaban. Again the President, at the request of the various govern- ors of the loyal States, issued a proclamation, July 1, 1862, 270 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. calling for three hundred thousand more volunteers, to serve for three years, or during the war. The number of regi- ments sent from the State, up to this date, was twenty-seven, besides thirteen unattached companies, making in all 31,377 men. The quota for Massachusetts was 15,000; the number called for from North Bridgewater was 52. In response to the above call, a legal meeting of the town was held at the new church vestry July 19, 1862, at which it was " voted to borrow $5,200 for a term of years ; and to pay $100 each to any person that should volunteer into the service of the United States, under the late call of the President." After remarks by several gentlemen present, the following resolutions were oiTered by D. C. Cowell, and adopted : — Resolved, That earth has never seen a holier war than that now waged by the Government of the United States, to put down rebellion ; and that we should be derelict and criminal in the highest degree, if we failed to make every needful sacrifice, in order to transmit to our posterity the glo- rious heritage of popular government Resolved, That we hail with satisfaction the recent legislation in Con- gress, as an evidence on the part of the government that treason and rebel- lion shall be promptly and effectually cruslied. Resolved, That there shall be paid from the town treasury to each vol- unteer from this town, who shall enlist on or before the 30th inst., until our quota is complete, the sum of one hundred dollars. Resolved, That while the citizens of this town will endeavor to do, and will do, their duty, and their whole duty, they have a right to expect that those in authority, whether in Congress, the cabinet, or the field, will pursue a vigorous policy, and make war in earnest, until the last rebel has laid down his arms, and acknowledged paramount allegiance to the United States. Resolved, That justice, which is the only sound policy and the best econ- omy, demands that the government should call upon every loyal person, without distinction of complexion or race, within the rebel States, to rally around the flag of the Union, and should give freedom and protection to all who obey tlie call, and that the neglect in the future so to do will be a stu- pendous blunder, unparalleled in the history of the world. Immediately after the above meeting, the business of re- THE EEBELLION OF 1861. 271 cruiting and filling the town's quota was brisk, resulting in the following persons enlisting for the term of three years, or during the war. In the Thirty-third Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers for three years' service, Colonel Albert C. Maggi commander, we find : — Enlisted in July and August, 1862. Company B, Captain James Brown, Andrew Anderson, Alexander Tamer. Company H, Captain Edward B. Blasland, Thomas Drohan, Charles 0. Flannagan, Arthur Mclntee, Peter Donahue, Patrick McEstee. Company I, Captain Elisha Doane, Caleb Athearns, Albert B. Dunbar, Matthew Grady, Gustavus Arfridson, Daniel Feeley, Oliver M. Holmberg, Joseph Beals, John Finnegan, John Maguire, Charles Strommet. Company M, Captain B. Frank Rogers, William O'Brien, John H. T. Sanford, John Mason, Harrison L. Higgins, Charles F. Swanstrom. List of men in the Thirty-fifth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers for three years' service. Colonel Edward A. Wild commander : — Enlisted in July and August, 1862. Company A, Captain Stephen H. Andrews, Thomas P. Bamfield, Albert G. Drake, Marcus E. Packard, Alden Cusliing, Charles N. Packard, Edwin L, Snow, Dudley Wade, Henry C. Ames. Company C, Captain Tracy P. Cheever, Preston Holbrook, Davis B. Rey- nolds, William P. Roberts, Elmer W. Holmes, Heman F. Stranger, John Kendall, James Ide, Horatio D. Snow, Edward F. Snow, George L. Robin- eon, Elisha A. Cashing, Henry A. Willis, William Deane. List of men in Company K, Thirty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers, Colonel Timothy Ingraham : — Captain James H. Slade, George A. Jenks, Gibbon Sharp, Jr., John Kendall, Edmund A. Landers, Samuel H. Sanford, Jr., William A. W. Averill, Thomas R. Broadhurst. Thirty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment, Colonel P. Stearns Davis : — Company A, Captain George S. Nelson, Sylvanus E. Packard, George W. Cole, Samuel Dean. Company F, Captain Joseph J. Cooper, Fernando C. Skinner. 070. HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER, Company H, Captain Charles N. Hunt, Francis J. Childs, Ephraim F. Howard. List of men in Company A, Captain James T. Lurvey, Fortieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers, Colonel Burr Porter : — Nelson Cushman, A. G. Tinkham, Lucius S. Perkins, John D. Sanford, JohnL. Mason, Albert W. Haydea. The following men enlisted in the Ninth Massachusetts Light Battery in July and August, 1862, for three years' ser- vice, under the command of Captain Achille De Vecchi : — David Brett, Richard Holland, Henry Packard, Bartlett C. Edson, John II. Kelley, Eleazer Cole, Henry Fenn, Henry F. Nash, H. A. Packard, Reuben L. Willis, Austin Packard. List of men in Tenth Massachusetts Battery, under the command of Captain J. Henry Sleeper, for three years' ser- vice, mustered September 9, 1862 : — John p. Apthorp, Charles N. Packard, Franklin Ward. In the early part of the year 1862, permission was given to raise a company of Heavy Artillery for garrison duty at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor ; this company was raised by Stephen Cabot of Boston. For this service we find the name of John Geary, mustered March 6, 18G2. Again in August, came a call for 300,000 more troops as follows : — Ordered^ First, that a draft of 300,000 militia be immediately called into the service of the United States, to serve nine months, unless sooner dis- charged. Ordered, Second, that if any State shall not, by the 15th of August, fur- nish its quota of the additional 300,000 authorized by law, the deficiency of volunteers for that State shall be made up by a special draft from the militia. EDWm M. STANTON, Secretary of War. THE REBELLION OF 18G1. 273 The quota for Massachusetts, under this call, was 19,080. In response to this call, the people were, as in the previous calls, "wide awake." Early on Thursday morning, August 21, 1862, a large handbill was circulated with the following announcement : " War meeting I Grand rally ! Vbluntee7'ing' vs. drafting! Rally to your country's call I" etc. The meet- ing which this bill called together was held on the afternoon of Thursday, the 21st, at two o'clock, in the new church vestry. Patriotic speeches were made by Hon. B. W. Harris, of East Bridgewater, J. C. Cluer, of Boston, and others of the town, the sentiment of the meeting being decidedly in favor of crushing the rebellion. This meeting closed at five o'clock p. M., to give way for a legal town meeting, to be held in the same place. At the close of this meeting, which had been adjourned to the Saturday following, after remarks by several persons present, the following resolutions were offered by David L. Co well, which were adopted by the meeting : — Resolved, That the citizens of North Bridgewater, in furnishing their quota of the 300,000 volunteers for three years, and the additional quota for nine months, have neither exhausted their means nor their patriotism, but that they are seady to respond to another call, and still another, if neces- sarjf, to put down treason and rebellion. Resolved, That the present rebellion is an insurrection of political slave- holders against republican institutions, and therefore the power of slavery should henceforth be turned to the use of freedom ; that the slaves of rebels should be liberated, and as many of them as are willing armed ; and, while we have unwavering confidence in the honesty and patriotism of the President, we earnestly implore him to have faith in the people, and go ahead. Resolved, That, without detracting from the merit of those who have gone before, the alacrity with which our young men come forward, in response to the call for nine months' men, eminently entitles them, under the peculiar circumstances of the case, to be called volunteers. The number that had enlisted, up to the close of the meet- ing, was seventy, each of whom generously offered to relin- quish fifty dollars on their bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars, as voted by the town to be paid to each volunteer. 274 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. From August 25 to December 9, 1862, the following per- sons enlisted in the nine mouths' service, as appears on the rolls of the various companies from North Bridgewater : — List of men in Company K, from North Bridgewater, in the Third Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers, for nine months' service, under Colonel Silas P. Richmond, from September 23, 18G2: — Samuel Bates, Captain. Augustus Davenport, Albert L. Marshall, Shepard B. Wilbur, N. M. Davenport, Jr., Isaac P, Osborne, Nathan F. Packard, Luther M. Morse, James II. Packard, George Phelan, Henry L. Manly, Eiisha Reynolds. The above regiment served in the commencement of the war as three months' volunteers from the old militia organ- ization. After their term of service at Fortress Monroe had expired, it returned to its old place in the militia of Massa- chusetts. When the call was made for a draft of nine months' men, the Tliird Regiment, Colonel Silas P. Richmond, volunteered at once, and was sent to Camp Joe Hooker, at Lakeville, where it filled up its ranks to the full requirement. The above company embarked on board the steamers " Mer- rimac " and " Mississippi," at Boston, October 22, 1862, and sailed for Beaufort, N. C, the same evening."'^ List of men in Company E, Fourth Regiment of Massa- chusetts Volunteers, Colonel Henry Walker, for nine months' service, from September 26, 1862 : — Lewis Soule, Captain. Henry F. Dearborn, Albert S. Peck, Matthew T. Packard. This regiment went into Camp Joe Hooker, at Lakeville ; afterwards in service, under General Banks, at New Orleans. List of men in Company C, Forty-second Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers, under Colonel Isaac S. Burrill, for nine months' service, mustered in October, 1862 : — * Sco Colonel Richmond's Report for further items concerning their service. THE REBELLION OF 18G1. 275 Orville W. Leonard, Captain. Frederick C. Blanchard, William McGrane, Cornelius Dufiy, Augustus Bowley, Patrick McGrane, Frank Langrcn, Christopher Corcoran, Andrew P. Olson, Hugh Mclntire, Swan P. Colberg, Willard F. Packard, Robert Owens, Josiah Edson, Albert Thompson, George F. Parker, Leroy S. Hamilton, Thomas M. Farrell, ^lichael Reardon, James Kenyon, Hiram A. Freeman, Thomas Kelly, David Murphy, Volncy H. Dunbar, James Corcoran. This regiment was recruited at Camp Meigs, Readville, the necleus of which was the Second Regiment, afterwards changed to the Forty-second. It was ordered to General Banks's Department, in the Gulf, and was on duty at New Orleans, Galveston, and CarroUton, La. List of men in Company K, Forty-third Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers, under Colonel Charles L. Hoi- brook, mustered September 16, 1862, for nine months' ser- vice : — J. Emory Rounds, Captain. Cyrus F. Copeland, Martin V. B. Dunham, George H. FuUerton, Aaron S. Harlow, Daniel B. Lovell, Sherman T. Merea, John S. Perry, Charles Tillson. This regiment was recruited through the influence of the Second Battalion, M. V. M., First Brigade, First Division, otherwise known as the " Tiger Regiment ; " was in camp at Readville ; left camp, and embarked on board transport, October 24, 1862, and sailed for Newborn, N. C, where it was in service in General Foster's Division. In the Forty-fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volun- teers, Colonel Francis L. Lee, nine months' service : — Company D, Captain Henry D. Sullivan, Howard Davis, This regiment, otherwise known as the " New England Guard Regiment," encamped at Camp Meigs, Readville, embarked on board steamer " Merrimac," for Newbern, N. C, October 22, 1862. 276 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. List of men in the Forty-fifth Regiment of Volunteers, for nine months' service, under Colonel Charles R. Codman, Company G, Captain Joseph Murdock : — George E. Allen, Richard Field, Charles E. Triboa, William S. Brett, Robert S. Maguire, William II. Vose, Sydney Chandler, Moses A. Packard, Charles A. Crocker, Andrew C. Gibbs, Warren Shaw, William E. Bryant, Augustus B. Loring, George Thacher, Davis II. Packard, Marcus H. Reynolds. This regiment was well known as the " Cadet Regiment," from the fact that many of the officers belong to that organ- ization; embarked on board steamer for Newborn, N. C, October 24, 1862, where it joined General Foster's forces. They were engaged in the battles of Whitehall and Kinston. In the Forty-eighth Regiment of Massachusetts Volun- teers, for nine months' service, Colonel Eben F. Stone, Company K, Captain J. S. Todd, we find Charles B. Shaw, mustered December 9, 1862^ This regiment was in the Department of the Gulf. This completes the lists of those who were from North Bridgewater in the nine months' service. The foregoing exhibits all the regular enlistments in the various companies in Massachusetts regiments. We next find the scattering enlistments, as follows : — Men in the Rhode Island Contingent, belonging in North Bridgewater, previous to January, 1863 : — George B. Bunker, Albert Mathison, Thomas 0. Mera, Patrick Casey, in the Third Regiment. John W. Curtis, in the Fourth Regiment. Ninth Rhode Island Battery : — Benjamin Packard, John Pike, Eben Luther, Fi-anklin Reynolds, Edmund Reynolds, William II. Wade. List of men in the New York Contingent, from North Bridgewater, previous to January, 1863: — THE REBELLION OF 18G1. 277 Terrance Connell, Company K, Fourth KegimeDt. William Fitzgerald, Sickles Brigade. Rufus E. Matthews, Mounted Rifles. Philip McDonald, Ninety-ninth Regiment. Hugh Riley, " " Company K. MEN WHO ARE, OR HAVE BEEN, IN THE NAVAL SERVICE, FROM NORTH BRIDGEWATER, PREVIOUS TO 1863. Entered ser- Name ves- Names. vice. Term. sel. Remarks. William W. Packard, Feb. 10, 18G1 3 years Kingfisher Promoted to Capt. Steward Chai-les H. Packard, Sept. 12, 1862 1 year Dacotah Discharged Sept. 12, 1863 Walter L. French, Aug. 11, 1862 Hunchback Aug. 15, 1863 Georjre F. Packard, " 12, 1862 Daylight June 6, 1863 Samuel J. Wade, " 11, 1862 Miami " Sept. 6, 1863 Lorenzo J. Dam, " 11, 1862 " " " 6, 1863 Elijah Smith, " 11,1862 Colorado " " 1863 S. S. Churchill, " 12, 1862 Housatonic " 17, 1863 Names of persons drafted in North Bridgewater, Sub- District No. 27, July, 1863: — Rufus E. Howard, Rufus Copeland, Ellison Hawes, Charles H. Gary, Levi Leach, John D. Thayer, Michael McSweeney, Josiah E. Packard, Henry Cross, Lorenzo D. Bates, Leonard C. Stetson, Francis Brett, Henry M. Jackson, Charles H. Phillips, Perez McFarland, Nathaniel B. Blackstone, John W. Hay ward, Samuel A. Ilolbrook, James McGuire, Sylvanus C. Stetson, [The above persons paid a commutation fee of three hundred dollars each.] Simeon W. Edson, Luther H. Hollis, George W. Andrews, George M, Nash, William H. Searle, Lyman Allen, Rodney M. Leach, [The last named were sent to rendezvous ] ,.- Warren A. Howard, Edwin Howard, John P. Bertman, Simeon D. Carr, Joseph Bullard, Lysander F. Gurney, ^-George E. Sturtevant, Francis L. Wilder, ' Zina Hayward, 2d, Pelham Jones. Lyman E. Tribou, [Each furnished substitutes.] A proclamation was issued, October 17, 1863, calling for 278 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 300,000 more soldiers, for three years, or during the war ; and, ''in all places where the quotas are not filled on or before January 5, 1864, on that day a draft will be enforced." In the enlistments under this call, they were for one, two, or three years, and in any company that was not full, and hail- ing from the same State that the recruit resided in. In the First Regiment of Heavy Artillery from Massachu- setts, mustered in November and December, 1863, for three years, are the following : — David W. Graves, Frank E. Drake, John E. Hollie, Luther Shepardson, Daniel B. Eames, Charles E. Jernegan. List of persons from North Bridge water in the Second Heavy Artillery, mustered into three years' service in Au- gust, October, and December, 1863: — William E. Bryant, Jonathan TV. Shaw, James Coffee, William Kerrigan, Philip Saxton, Joseph Hurley, Christopher Brannagan, John M. Wentworth, Dexter D. Keith, William Murphy, George T. Whitcomb, Sumner A. Smith, Veteran Reserve Corps : — Nehemiah C. Ivers, three years ; mustered October 21, 1863. Patrick Powers, one year ; mustered November 11, 1863. Morris Glancy, three years ; mustered November 2-4, 1863. Fifty-sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers : — Company A, Captain George A. Fletcher, Warren S. Gumey, mustered for three years, December 26, 1863. Company G, Samuel T. Packard, mustered January 19, 1864. Second Massachusetts Cavalry, three years' service : — Fisher Copeland, mustered December 29, 1863. George H. Matthews, mustered January 1, 1864. Patrick Donahue, mustered October 80, 1863, March 14, 1864, an order was given to the various provost marshals throughout the State, by order of President Lin- coln, to draft two hundred thousand men, as a reserve force, in addition to the five hundred thousand called for in Feb- THE REBELLION OF 1861. 279 ruary, 1864, to be used in the army, navy, and marine corps of the United States. The different towns were allowed till April 15th to fill up their quota, under this call, by volunteering. Under this call, the following persons were in service in the Veteran Reserve' Corps of the United States : — Patrick Powers, Daniel Delaney, Simeon Dowling, Caleb Badger, Edward Creedan, Thomas Havy, Elbridge L. Leach, James Fadden, Turner Torrey. Daniel Donahue, Patrick Lynch, Edward P. Packard, Cyrus L. Williams, First Brigade, First Division, Twentieth Corps, United States troops : — Orlando Dow, Alden B. Winns, John L. Hibbard, A. M. Robinson, George A. Stone, William Kearney, Otis H. Hamilton, George H. Stearns, Nathaniel McKinsley, The following persons were obtained to fill up the town's quota under call of March 14, 1864 : — Three Years'' Recruits obtained at Washington, James Wilson May 2, 1864, 1st Reg. Reserve Corps. James Resss " Gerthref Wentgel " Charles Hammond " Henry A. Levick " Lyman A. Root " William Hunt " George J. Miller " George Jordan May 3, 1864, James R. Brown " Michael F. Kelley " James D. Cole " Baptist Sawyer " Adolphus Richards May 2, 1864, James S. Badger April 30, 1864, 1st Battery. Nathaniel Colman May 1, 1864, 22d Reg., Co. H. Robert Eckhart " " " Henry Hughes " " " Michael Ryan " " " Andrew J. Covell May 3, 1864, 24th Reg., Co. B. Nicholas Paul " " " 280 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Iklichael Stanton May 3, 1864, 24th Reg., Co. B. Christian Alson " " " John F. Cunningham " 2d Batt., lOlst Co. David Martin " " " Michael Fony '* " 123d Co. Charles Gall " " " Charles R. Goodwin «* . " " James Miller " «< " David P. Shaw «« " ** Theodore Sheltz " " " John Lyons " " 39th Co. V. R. S. Thomas Hillman " 1st Batt., 205th " John Darling " " «« Albert Marquis " " «* James II. Grew " " " Lewis Artemas " ** •• David White " «« «« Nathaniel Brown May 6, 1864. Jacob Greely Again in July, 1864, the enemy having marched to within a few miles of the capital, and the governors of several States feeling desirous to aid in the defence of the same, at their earnest solicitation, they were permitted to call for troops to serve for one hundred days. An order was issued by General William Schouler, from the head-quarters at Bos- ton, July 8, 1864, calling for four thousand men to do gar- rison duty in the forts in and around Washington, to be raised immediately. In response to the above call, forty- two companies were in camp at Readville in less than ten days after the order was issued. Again did North Bridge- water come up nobly to the work of filling up the ranks. A company of a hundred and one, rank and file, was re- cruited, and left the town under the command of Captain Uriah Macoy, July 13, 1864. The company left town in the morning train of cars for Readville. A large con- course of the friends of the company assembled at the depot to witness their departure, and to bestow their parting good wishes. The following is a list of the company : — THE REBELLION OP 1861. 281 One Hundred Days^ Men, Company C, Sixtieth Regiment. Mustered in July 14, 1864; mustered out November 30, 1864. Uriah Macoy, appointed Captain July 11 ; promoted Major July 30. Charles L. Sproul, let Lt. *' " Captain " Thomas P. Barnfield, 2d Lt. " " let Lt. " Beriah T. HiLLM.'vjf, " 2d Lt. " D. Perkins Reynolds, promoted let Sergeant, July 31. John Ryan, Daniel L. Weymouth, Peter Dalton, Huron Wade, Emery Z. Stevens, Alfred W. Jones, Amos S. Perkiss, Seth L. French, F. D. Millet, Musician, Geo. F. Ilayward, " Ethan Allen, Elijah Bates, Willard Bryant, Ezekiel R. Bartlett, Charles R. Beals, George W. Barnfield, James E. Ball, George W. Barnard, ♦Herbert C. Blood, Frederick N. Bigelow, Nathan B. Blood, John A. Belcher, James Corcoran, John H. Cole, George Churchill, Charles R. Curtis, Benjamin B. Curtis, James Dwyer, Willard Howard, Andrew Johnson, Flavel B. Keith, Thomas Kenney, Justin V. Keith, Avory F. Keith, Edward Luney, Daniel Lawson, 2d 3d 5th " 3d Corporal, 5th '« " 6th " " 7th " " 8th " Benjamin F. Lewis, Benjamin E. Mitchell, Frederick Mitchell, Timothy McCarty, Austin S. Macoy, Albert W. Mowry, William McGonnigle, Augustus Melburg, Joshua Morse, Timothy Mullens, Anthony Phillips, Harrison Phillips, Charles D. Packard, John W. Porter, Reuel W. Dunbar, Barzillai Field, Seth L. French, Leonard Faunce, Varanes Filoon, Michael Fitzgerald, Thomas Fitzpatrick, William II. Foster, Henry Gardner, Charles E. Graves, Spencer B. Glass, Charles W. Gardner. George A. Haven, Robert Henderson, George H. French. Frederick M. Hathaway, Samuel W. Holbrook, ■ Seth M. Hall, Bela B. Hayward, Frederick Hanson, Roland Harris, Edwin Holmes, David Perkins, Cyrus Reed, Gardner W. Reynolds, Howard W. Reynolds, Josiah E. Reynolds, Henry A. Soule, Lewis D. Slinchfield, George B. Smith, William Stevens, Clerk, James Sullivan, Alexander Thrasher, Charles II. Thompson, David L. Tinkham, Asa W. Tinkham, John Towle, Herbert M. Thompson Albert E. Windship, Edward M. Willis, Dexter E. Wilbor, Samuel J. Wade, John Westgate, This company was located at Indianapolis, Ind., and, * Died October 25, at Indianapolis, Ind. 36 282 msTOEY OP north beidgewater. although not actively engaged in any battle, did valuable service in doing guard duty, and received the thanks of the commanding general. The following persons enlisted in the service, in August and September, 1864, for one year, mostly in heavy artillery companies : — Charles "W. Bacon, Otis Cobb, Lucas W. Alden, Joshua R. Bartlett, Thomas Shean, Stephen Davis, John Gartland, James Hcrrod, George W. Stephens, Thomas Moran, John Donohue, 2d, James Hoyt, Galen E. Pratt, Franklin M. Sturtevant, Wilson Morse, Patrick Diamond, James Farrell, Daniel D. Sanford, Ira 0. Severance, Jacob Peacock, Edward W. Spencer, John Fury, John Kcegan, George E. Peck, John Diamond, Charles H. Crosby, St. Clair McLcod, William Emerson, Volney H. Dunbar, INIarcus W. Wheeler, Alexander D. Washburn, James H. Keenan, List of men in Company B, Captain Robert Grossman, 2d, Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment, under command of Colonel John C. Whiton, for three years' service : — William A. Start, Chaplain, Joseph Skinner, Charles Bond. Company D, Captain Charles E. Churchill : — Charles D. Hunt, Daniel Y. Sopcr, Isaac A. Reynolds, Osman J. Perkins, Daniel W. Willis, John R. Mills, Charles W. Reynolds, Joseph L. Bunker, Clarence Caulkins, Joseph G. Warren, Fi-ancis I. Snow, Samuel J. Caulkins, William F. Willis, Bradford SncU. Company F, Captain Charles D. Copeland : — George E. Holmes, Levi B. Holbrook, George M. Skinner, George 11. Thompson, Nehemiah Thompson, Henry M. Bartlett, William Mackay, Jerrie C. Vaughn, Daniel C. Bird, Albert G. Thompson, John B. Parker, Thomas Eagan, Uiram A Freeman, Henry D. Peirce. Company G, Captain Samuel B. Hinckley : — Anthony P. Faunce. Company H, Captain William H. Harley : — James A. Smith, Dennis Iliggins, THE REBELLION OF 1861. 283 Company I, Captain Nathan S. Oakman : — Elijah Gay, George B. Stevens, Henry L. Thompson, James F. Williams. Company K, Captain Albion M. Dudley : — William S. Brett, John S. Perry, Frank Benson, Peter Johnson. Fifty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment, Captain James Gib- son : — Harrison A. Hunt, John E. Hunt. United States Signal Corps : — James ^RI. Kimball, Edwin T. Cowell, Jeremiah S. Young. Second Massachusetts Light Artillery, Captain William Moreland, for one year's service : — Henry J. White, Ziba H. Bryant, Jefirey A. Potter, James Coffee. Fourth Massachusetts Light Battery, Captain George G. Trull, three years' service : — William Geary. Fifth Massachusetts Light Battery, Captain Charles A. Phillips, one year's service : — James Sheerin, Francis E. Baxter. Seventh Massachusetts Light Battery, Captain Newman W. Storer, three years' service : — Patrick McCullough. Tenth Massachusetts Light Battery, Captain J. Webb Adams, one year's service : — Cornelius McAuliffe. Eleventh Massachusetts Light Battery, Captain Edward J. Jones, three years' service : — Josiah H. Foye. Sixteenth Massachusetts Light Battery, Captain Henry D. Scott, three years' service : — Rufus C. Bean. 284 HISTORY OF KORTH BRIDGEWATER. Fourth United States Artilleiy, Company L ; — Nathaniel J. Huntress, Willis F. H. Fisher. Fortieth United States Regiment Colored Troops, three years' service : — George Bussey. Third Massachusetts Cavahy, three years' service : — Thomas P. Williams. Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry, Captain Joseph W. Morton, three years' service : — Charles M. Hathaway, Edward E. Holden, Philip Rochester. For one year's service in same regiment : — Lawrence Hogan, John Farrell, Jr., James Donahue, Philip H. King, Alien F. AVilliams, Cornelius Birmingham. In the call of July, 1864, for 500,000 troops, a draft was to be made in all districts that were not filled within sixty days. To avoid a draft and the liability of serving, the fol- lowing persons furnished substitutes : — SUBSTITUTE. PRINCIPAL. James Davis Aug. 29, 1864, 3 years. George E. Bryant. John Brown Sept. 3, " Charles H. Curtis. James Collins " 5, " Horatio B. Thayer. Emill Thompson " 1, " William A. Osbom. John H. Stevens " 1, " Elmer L. Keith. Peter Keenan Aug. 15, " Charles P. Keith. John Dobbins " 25, 1804, 4 years. Charles II. Cole. John James " 14, 18G4, 3 years. Nelson J. Foss. John Roach Sept. 1, " Francis A. Thayer. Ambrose Dube " 2, " George R. Thompson. John Fitz Gibbons " 7, " Luther Studley. Alfred Grey " 9, " Henry L. Bryant. - John Allen ...Aug. 29, " Charles R. Ford. Martin Hawkins " 27, " George Sawyer. Charles Auringer " 24, " Simeon F. Packard. John Nelligan " 24, 1864, 4 years. Barnabas H. Gray. John Dyer " 30, *' Augustus T. Jones. Jeremiah Maloney " 23, 18G4, 3 years. Sylvanus Keith. CliarlcH Felman Sept. 14, " Henry E. Lincoln. Michael Martin " 14, « Arza B. Keith. Jouathan J. Thompson . . " 15, " Charles Howard, Jr. THE REBELLION OP 18G1. 285 SUBSTITUTE. PRINCIPAL. John Pointon Sept. 17, 1864, 3 years. Jonas Reynolds. Edwin R. Sice " 21, " Ebcn G. Rhodes. Benagah C. Boston "13, " L. Bradford Howard. Charles Werner "22, " Elbridge "W. Morse. James Edwin " 19, " Mitchell Willis. Thomas McManus Aug. 1, 1864, 1 year. Jonas R. Perkins. James Brown Oct. 10, 18G4, 3 years. Cyrenus W . Blanchard. Antone Robero " 25, " Eliphalet L. Thayer. Navy Recruits. Alvan Howe, September G, 1864, one year. Stillman Billings, September 7, 1864, one year. William C. N. Sanford, Acting Master's Mate. List of casualties, promotions, changes, deaths, etc., in the foregoing companies : — David W. Graves, First Heavy Artillery, wounded in the foot at the bat- tle of Spottsylvania, May 19, 1864. George W. Pope, enlisted October 28, 1861, in Company G, Twenty- ninth Massachusetts Regiment for three years' service, was soon pi'omoted to Second Lieutenant, December 6, 1862 ; First Lieutenant, July 29, 1864 ; he died August 5, 1864, at the Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, D. C, from the effects of a wound received in one of the battles before Petersburg, Virginia, June 15, 1864. John B. Cobb, Company A, Seventh Massachusetts Regiment, died of yellow fever at Mansfield, North Carolina, October 20, 1864. At the time of his death he was Quartermaster Sergeant of Company B, Second Massa- chusetts Heavy Artillery. Preston Holbrook, Company C, Thirty-fifth Massachusetts Regiment, taken prisoner in the battle at Poplar Spring Church, carried to Libby Pris- on, and there remained one night ; from thence to Salisbury, North Carolina, where he remained five months ; released from prison in March, 1865. George E. Holmes, Company F, Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment, was taken prisoner Avhile on picket-duty near Petersburg, Virginia, June 7, 1864 ; was carriel to Andersonville Prison, released in March, 1865 ; he died at Camp Parole Hospital, Annapolis, Maryland, May 28, 1865. John E. Hunt, Company B, Fifty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment, Musi- cian. Harrifon A. Hunt, taken prisoner at Petersburg, died November 22, 1864, at Danville, Virginia. Alfred H. Tilden, Company G, Seventh Massachusetts Regiment, wounded in one of the battles in the Shenandoah Valley, 3d and 4th of June, 1864. Samuel T. Packard, Company G, Fifty-sixth Massachusetts Regiment, severely wounded in the face ; died at his residence October 10, 1864. 286 fflSTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Sylvanus C. Packard, Company A, Thirty-ninth MassachusettB Regiment, taken prisoner in one of the battles on the Weldon Railroad ; released in March, 18G5. Charles T. Packard enlisted in Company F, Twelfth Massachusetts Regi- ment ; promoted to Second Lieutenant June 26, 1861 ; Captain, August 20, 1862 ; he was wounded in the severe battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, De- cember 13, 1862, losing one eye. Frank E. Drake, Company I, First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, taken prisoner, and died at Andersonville, Georgia, November 18, 1864. Daniel W. Willis, Company D, Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment, killed in battle. John R. Mills, Company D, Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment, killed in battle. Simeon W, Edson, Twenty-second Massachusetts Regiment, lost a leg in the battle of Spottsylvania, May 10, 1864. Daniel W. Edson, Twenty-second Massachusetts Regiment, lost a leg in the battle of Spottsylvania, May 10, 1864. Walter D. Allen, of the Third Massachusetts Cavalry, died at the Philadel- phia hospital October 29, l!S64, from the effect of wounds received in Sheri- dan's army, in the Shenandoah Valley. Charles E. Johnson, Company C, Third Rhode Island Battery, wounded while skirmishing near Harper's Ferry. John D. Sanford, Company K, Fortieth Massachusetts Regiment, died a prisoner at Andersonville, Georgia, July 16, 1864. Heman F. Stranger, Company C, Thirty-fifth Massachusetts Regiment, wounded at the battle of Antietam. Alonzo S. Hamilton, Company F, Seventh Massachusetts Regiment, also of Company C, Thirty-third Maine Regiment, wounded at the battle of Pe- tersburg, Virginia, June 17, 1863. George M. Nash was drafted and sent to join the Thirty-second Massa- chusetts Regiment ; was severely wounded at Spottsylvania, and died in an ambulance on the way to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Jerrie C. Vaughn enlisted March 12, 1864, in Company F, Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment ; promoted to Second Lieutenant March 25, 1864; wounded near one of his eyes, a bullet lodging behind one of them ; he was ^rmerly Major of the Sixty-seventh New York Regiment. Horace Baker lost an arm in one of the battles of May 12, 1864. John A. Holmes, Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment, severely wounded in both knees. John B. Parker, Company F, Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment, wounded in the leg in battle, June 3, 1864. Andrew C. Gibbs, wounded in the leg June 1, 1864. ' Daniel C. Bird, stunned by a shell in tlie head. May 12, 1864. Frederic C. Blanchard, Company C, Forty-second Massachusetts Regi- ment, appointed one of the Louisiana Engineers ; also ordered on the staff of General Couch, as chief engineer of the Department of the Susquehanna. Henry L. Thompson, Company 1, Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment, THE REBELLION OP 1861. 287 taken prisoner near Petersburg, July 30, 1864 ; sent to prison at Danville, where he remained one month ; paroled, and arrived at Annapolis, Maryland, September 3, 1864. Samuel F. Howard, Company G, Seventh Massachusetts Regiment, was shot in the foot in the battle of Fredericksburg, during an assault on St. Mary's Hill. Cliarles W. Reynolds enlisted April 2, 1864, in Company D, Fifty-eighth Massaclmsctts Regiment ; fell in the battle of Petersburg, a day or two be- fore the final surrender. John W. Burns, Bugler in Company II, Twelfth Massachusetts Regi- ment, taken prisoner October 11, 1863, and sent to Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia, where he died February 24, 1864. Caleb T. Atheam, Company F, Thirty-third Massachusetts Regiment, wounded in the leg. Dr. Charles H. Mason, Surgeon on board the gunboat " Virginia," died at a station near New Orleans of yellow fever, Thursday, October 13, 1864 ; was medical examiner of recruits at New Orleans. George W. Packard, Eleventh Massachusetts Battery, wounded by a bul- let in the neck. William Mackey, Albert Fisher, D. Y. Fisher, B. C. Allen, of North Bridgewater, were removed from prison at Salisbury, North Carolina, Decem- ber 15, 1864. Daniel P. Sherman, Company B, First Massachusetts Cavalry, killed at the battle of Aldie, June 17, 1863. Enos W. Thayer, enlisted in the volunteer service September 10, 1861 ; commissioned as Captain of Company C, Twenty-sixth Regiment Massachu- setts Volunteers, September 25, 1861 ; he sailed with the regiment from Bos- ton, November 21, 1861, on the steamer " Constitution," and arrived at Ship Island December 3, where they remained till May 30, 1862 ; was in the attack on Sabine Pass ; also in the battle of Winchester, where he fell, wounded in a charge upon the rebels, September 19 ; he was a prisoner within the rebel lines five hours, when the Union cavalry made a charge, and rescued him. He died October 10, at Winchester Hospital ; his remains were buried at Mansfield, Massachusetts, with military honors, November 11, 1864. He was very much respected as an officer by his superiors, and was a brave, noble, and generous man. Albert M. Smith, son of Albert Smith, of Charlestown, Massachusetts, for- merly of North Bridgewater, was a member of Company C, Forty-second Massachusetts Regiment ; was in the " Banks Expedition," at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1862-3. At the expiration of that service, re-enlisted, and was en- gaged in the battle of Coal Harbor, since clerk in the hospital department. Joseph Scott Packard, Jr., formerly of North Bridgewater, was color-bear- er in the Second Massachusetts Regiment ; wounded at Gettysburg, Virginia. Acting Master Frederic Crocker, promoted to Lieutenant for bravery at Sabine Pass ; afterward commanded an expedition that captured one thou- sand prisoners, with their arms and ammunition ; he was attached to the gunboat " Kensington," on the Florida coast, under the command of Commo- dore Farragut ; his promotion is Bald to have been richly deserved. 288 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Lucius F. Kingman, eon of Davis Kingman, formerly of North Bridgewa- ter, lately of Nortbboro', Massachusetts, was killed in battle 18G3. George II. Tiiompson, Company F, Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment, taken prisoner June 7, 1804 ; died at Andersonville, Georgia. Sumner A. Smith, Company II, Second Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, died on the Mississippi River. Edwin E. Faunce was in the Seventy-fifth Illinois Regiment. Ambrose Henry Hayward was in Company D, Twenty-eighth Pennsylva- nia Regiment of Veterans ; he enlisted May 24, 1860 ; he died in the hospi- tal at Chattanooga, Tennessee, June 15, 1864, from the effects of wounds re- ceived at the battle of Pine Knob, Georgia. He was a noble, true-hearted soldier ; at the time of his being wounded, he was in command of his com- pany, and had been in several engagements. He was endeared to all his companions by his courteous and manly deportment. Charles N. Packard, Corporal, was in the Thirty-fifth Massachusetts Regi- ment. Mr. Packard was one of the one thousand that were inspected by the regimental, brigade, and division commanders, and pronounced in every respect the most efficient soldier. He has participated in no less than fif- teen battles; was at the siege of Viuksburg, and marched through Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi, with great credit to himself, and much respected by his comrades. Austin Packard enlisted July, 18G2, in the Ninth Massachusetts Battery ; wounded in the arm at the battle of Gettysburg ; he was conveyed to Phil- adelphia in the cars, where his arm was amputated. A prostrating fever ■was caused l)y the operation, in consequence of which he died September 21, 1864. Funeral honors were paid to his remains at the grave by a detach- ment under Captain A. K. Harmon. George W. Cole, William Mackey, Fernando Skinner, and Ellis Howard were released from rebel prisons in March, 1865. Samuel Kimball enlisted in Company E, Eighteenth ^lassachusetts Regi- ment, August 26, 18G1, and was killed at the battle of Bull Run, August 30, 1802. William FJpnnagan enlisted June 26, 1861 ; killed at the battle of Bull Run, August 30, 1861. Ferdinand Robinson enlisted August 26, 1861 ; killed at the battle of Bull Run. Joseph Beals enlisted July 30, 1862 ; died July 30, 1863, of wounds re- ceived at Gettysburg. Edward F. Drulian, Company C, Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment, enlisted May 22, 1861 ; died January 12, 1862. Charles F. Swanstrom, Thirty-third Massachusetts Regiment, died Decem- ber 23, 1862. Henry Fenn, Ninth Massachusetts Battery, killed in the battle of Gettys- burg. Andrew P. Olson, enlisted in Company C, Forty-second Massachusetts Regiment ; died at the Massachusetts Hospital, New York City. Orrin I). linlmes, eon of Nathan Holmes, of North Bridgcwatcr, enlisted from Plymouth ; fell in the battle before Petersburg, Va., March 25, 1804. THE REBELLION OF 18G1. 289 NARRATIVE OF THE TWELFTH MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT.* We have inserted the following account, thinking it would Tje of great interest to those who have taken a part in sub- duing the rebellion. *' On the 23d of July, 1861, this regiment left Boston, and arrived at Sandy Hook. Maryland, on the 27th inst. , and went into camp. They marched twen- ty-one miles to the Monocacy River, and encamped, remaining there several days ; fi-om that place they marched to Ilyattstown, a distance of six miles ; to Darncstown, eighteen miles ; to Muddy Branch, seven miles ; to Edward's Ferry, fifteen miles; and to Seneca Mills, by the way of Poolesville, fifteea miles. They went into winter quarters at Frederick, Maryland, having ar- rived through Darnestown and Barnestown, a distance of thirty miles. Upon the 27th of February, 1862, they broke camp at Frederick, and went into camp at Shenandoah City, Virginia, distant twenty-five miles from Freder- ick. March Ist, they went to Charlestown, Virginia, by the way of Bolivar Heights, a distance of seven miles; they left Charlestown March 10th, for Winchester, Virginia, by the way of Berryville, twenty-four miles ; marched from Winchester to Snicker's Gap, by the way of Berryville, on the 21st of March, eighteen miles ; March 23d went to Aldie, distant eighteen miles ; they returned to Snicker's Gap on the 24th, from whence they marched to Goose Creek, distant eleven miles ; on the 28th they left for Cub Ptun, and on the 29th marched to Bull Run, five miles. They were almost continually on the march from place to place, through the Shenandoah Valley between the 1st of April and August Ist, seldom remaining long in one camp ; Au- gust 9th they were engaged in the battle of Cedar Mountain, in which they lost Captain N. B. Shurtleff, Jr., and ten men wounded ; after this they made several marches and counter-marches, and on the 20th of August were engaged in the battle of the Rappahannock, in which they sufiered no loss ; from this to the 30th, they were almost constantly on the march, and on the day last mentioned, in an engagement at Grovetown, near Bull Run, Colo- nel Webster, Captain Kimball, and ten men were killed, and one hundred and thirty-five men were wounded and missing. After this battle, the regi- ment retreated to Centreville, arriving there the next day ; on the 1-lth of September, they marched to South Mountain, and were engaged in that bat- tle, in which one man was killed, and five wounded ; from that place they went to Keedysville, and on the afternoon of the 16th, formed in line of bat- tle and bivouacked for the night ; they engaged the enemy at five o'clock in the morning, but were ordered to leave the field at nine a. m., and withdrew in good order. They went into this fifi^ht with three hundred and twenty-five men, and lost forty-seven men killed, and one hundred and sixty-six wounded, several of whom subsequently died of their wounds. On leaving the field, bringing off their regimental colors, four officers, and thirty-two men, they volunteered to support a battery ; after which they rejoined their brigade, * For a further and very interesting account of this regiment, see the Adjutant General's Report for 1863-4. 37 290 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. and participated in the pursuit of the flying enemy, who withdrew across the river. " The regiment was at this time under the command of Captain B. F. Cook, of Company E. On the 23d of September, Colonel James L. Bates took command of this regiment. From this time, until November 10th, they were mostly on the march in Maryland and Virginia, and arrived at the Rappa- hannock Station November 8th, near which they encamped. " At the battle of Fredericksburg, fought on the 13th of December, 1862, the Twelfth Regiment was in General Gibbons's Division. The division was formed in three brigade lines, and the third, commanded by General Taylor, had the advance, the Thirteenth Massachusetts Regiment acting as skir- mishers for the division. Colonel Lyle's Brigade, composed of the Twelfth Massachusetts, the Twenty-sixth New York, and the Nineteenth and One Hundred Thirty-sixth Regiments of Pennsylvania Volunteers, formed the second line, this regiment having the right. The third line was Colonel Root's Brigade, the Sixteenth Maine Regiment having the right. The posi- tion of the Twelfth Regiment was taken nine o'clock a. m. ; the enemy were hidden from view by a thick wood. Our men remained lying down until one o'clock p. m. under a brisk fire of shot and shell, the skirmishers being hotly engaged, and the balls of the enemy passing over us. During these four hours there was but one man of this regiment injured. At one o'clock the signal to advance was given to the whole division, and immediately obeyed. A heavy fire of musketry broke from the whole line of woods in our front. General Taylor's brigade stood the fire some thirty minutes, when the brigade in which was this regiment was ordered to relieve them. As they advanced, they became separated from the brigade by the retiring regi- ments of the Third Brigade, and continued to advance independently, taking a position and firing until their ammunition began to fail. Their brigade had fallen to the rear, and they were alone until the third line came for- ward ; their solid ranks broke the right of this line, which opened to the right and left to get to the front, wliere it was quickly formed. The Twelfth Regiment followed the one in their front, the Sixteenth Maine, a short dis- tance, and being out of ammunition, were about to join their brigade in the rear, when they were ordered by General Taylor to prepare for a charge. The colonel thereupon gave the command to fix bayonets, and filed to the right of the brigade, and charged with them into the woods in their front. About two hundred of the enemy rushed through our lines, and gave them- selves up as prisoners of war. We carried the position and remained some twenty minutes, expecting support ; but none was in sight, and the men were constantly falling before tlie fatal fire of an unseen enemy. Captains Ripley, Reed, Packard, and Clark, and a hundred of the men had fallen. After consulting with the officers, the colonel gave orders to about face, and they fell back slowly and reluctantly, and in very good order, bearing their tattered banners with them to their brigade. After reaching the place, they were ordered to fall back to where they were supplied with ammunition and rations. Tliey remained under arms all night, and early on the morning of the 11th, they were ordered to another position, where they remained till THE REBELLION OF 1861. 291 the night of the 15th, when they recrossed the river to Falmouth with their corps. During the battle, the Twelfth was under fire six hours, and their loss was chiefly sustained during the last two hours. During that time they had five officers wounded, and fifteen men killed, eighty-seven wounded, and three missing, making an aggregate of one hundred and five out of two hundred and fifty-eight, with which they went into the fight." "We have now brought the chapter of the great rebellion of 1861 down to the close of enlistment of troops in Septem- ber, 1864. From this time to the close of the war, there was one continuous line of successful victories over the Con- federates. The year 1865 opened with bright prospects before us, by the capture of Fort Fisher, January 15th; of Columbia, S. C, February 17th ; Charleston, S. C, February 18th ; Wilming- ton, N. C, February 21st ; of Richmond, April 3d ; flight of the Confederate officers of State from Richmond, April 4th ; surrender of Lee's army, April 9th ; surrender of John- ston's army, April 26th ; capture of Jeff Davis, May 10th. But that which gave the greatest joy to the Union people was the surrender of Lee. Then we began to see through the clouds that had been so long over us. And, in the middle of May, 1865, the greatest armed rebellion of the world was at an end, so far as fighting was concerned ; and the nation now appears to be as prosperous as ever. Business is good ; mechanics have returned to their occupa- tions, the farmers to their long-neglected fields ; and every- thing wears the appearance of a peaceful and prosperous hereafter. We are, as a people, stronger than before the war. We have stood up against everything that any people has ever been called to bear ; and now the '' star-spangled banner in triumph still waves over the land of the free and the home of the brave." CHAPTER XV. MILITIA HISTORY. First Militia Company. — Ofi&cers. — Military Division of tlie Parish. — North and South Companies. — Plymouth County Brigade. — First Cavalry Company 1787. — North Bridgewater Dragoon Company 1853. — Militia Districts. — Active and Reserve Companies. — District Number Sixty. — District Number Sixty-one. THE first military company formed in the ancient town of Bridgewater was formed October 2, 1689 ; Tliomas Hay- ward was chosen First Captain, John Hayward, Lieuten- ant, and Samuel Packard, Easign. At that time, the militia of the counties of Barnstable, Plymouth, and Bristol, consti- tuted one regiment, and Josiah Winslow, of Marshfield, was the Colonel. In 1762, the population of the town had become numerous enough to increase the number of companies to six. The one in the North Parish of Bridgewater (now North Bridge- water) was called the Sixth Company. Daniel Howard was First Captain in the Parish, Robert Howard, Lieutenant, and Abiel Packard, Ensign. These were succeeded by Robert Howard, promoted to Captain, Abiel Packard, promoted to Lieutenant, and Henry Kingman, Ensign. Afterwards, Lieu- tenant Abiel Packard was promoted to Captain, and Ensign Henry Kingman, promoted to Lieutenant, and Constant Southworth, Ensign. These continued in office till about 1765, at which time the Sixth Company in the town was divided into two distinct and separate companies, known as the North and South. The line of division wa^ across the Parish from East to West, near the Centre Village. The officers of the North Company were Barnabas Howard, Captain, John Howard, Lieutenant, and Abiel Packard, Ensign. The officers of the South Com- 292 MILITIA HISTORY. 293 panj were Isaac Packard, Captain, Josiah Packard, Lieuten- ant, and Issachar Snell, Ensign. These officers held their commissions till the Revolutionary "War. In 1773, the military companies of ancient Bridgewater had been increased to nine, and these, with two companies from Abington, constituted the Third Regiment, of which Josiah Edson was Colonel. This regiment was honored with a review by Governor Hutchinson on the 13tli of October of that year. Josiah Hayden was appointed Colonel of this regiment, July 1, 1781; Daniel Cary, Major, September 6, 1792. In 1810, the Plymouth County Brigade was placed under the command of Colonel Sylvanus Lazell, promoted to Briga- dier-General. The brigade then consisted of four regiments of infantry, a battalion of cavalry, and a battalion of artil- lery. Among the field and staff officers of the Third Regi- ment, were : — Caleb Howard, Lieutenant-colonel, appointed Aprill9, 1817. Nathan Jones, " Martin Cary, " Benjamin Keith, " Edward Southworth, Major, Martin Cary, " October 3, 1829. October 1, 1832. November 17, 1838. August 22, 1815, September 22, 1831. This regiment disbanded April 24, 1840. April 7, 1787, a cavalry company was organized in the town, and Isaac Lazell was appointed First Captain. The following are the names of commanders from the North Parish : — Gideon Howard, Captain, May 25, 1803. Noah Chesman, " September 23, 1811. Jeremiah Beals, Jr., " September 9, 1819. Nathan Hay ward, " September 20, 1823. This company was disbanded April 10, 1828. In June, 1853, a charter was granted to Nahum Reynolds and fifty others, to form a cavalry company, which was organ- 294 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. ized June 27, 1853, under the name of " North Bridgewater Dragoon Company." The first meeting for the choice of officers, was held in Tyler Cobb's Hall, General Eliab "Ward presiding over the meeting, at which time the following officers were chosen : — Nahum Reynolds, Captain. Robert A. Stoddard, First Lieut. J. Freeman Ellis, Second Lieut. H. A. Raymond, Third Lieut. Jonas R. Perkins, Fourth Lieut. SERGEANTS. Freeman Bicknell, 1st, Charles T. Packard, 2d, Samuel S. Brett, 3d, E. C. May hew, 4th, James H. CasO; 5th. CORPORALS. Lucius Richmond, George N. Holmes, Daniel Hayward. ircsiciANS. J. H. Smith, Samuel Parsons, Henry Kitman, Welcome White, William Upton. Cyrus B. Kingman, Ephraim Noyes, James E. Lyon, Peter Dal ton, E. A. Packard, George L. Howard, Richard M. Fuller ton, Willard Packard, Oliver Jackson, David F. Tribou, E. M. Dunbar, PRIVATES. James C. Snell, Manly Packard, F. P. Hartwell, Mitchell Willis, Horace Bryant, James S. Sherman, Edward B. Packard, Shubael P. Mears, Horatio G. Macomber, George W. Leach, Charles Woodward, Frederic Perkins, Julius Thompson, Bela T. Brown, Charles J. F. Packard, Rufus S. Xoyes, Leander Waterman, Charles E. Smith, Isaac Kingman, William Poole, H. T. Sanford, Harrison Packard. In consequence of the various calls upon the common- wealth for troops for the United States service, during the rebellion of 1861, the volunteer militia of Massachusetts, as it existed previous to the beginning of the war, was nearly broken up, by the enlistment of its members individually, and as companies and regiments, for three months', nine months', one year's, three years', and one hundred days' service ; and the law establishing the volunteer militia being no longer MILITIA HISTORY. 295 in conformity with the system of organization prescribed by the laws of the United States, it was found impossible to recruit this militia as the law then stood. To remedy this evil, the Legislature of Massachusetts passed a law, in 18G4, for the reorganization of the entire militia of the common- wealth. This act was approved May 14, 1864, and all laws in exist- ence previous to that date, for the regulation of the militia, were repealed. ■ The new law provided for a new enrolment, to be made by the several assessors of the towns throughout the State, of all persons between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, the same to be returned to the adjutant general. The commander-in-chief then proceeded to divide the commonwealth into military districts of companies. Under this arrangement there were two hundred and forty-nine dis- tricts established. North Bridge water and West Bridge wa- ter constituted two districts, and was divided as follows : — District Number Sixty includes the whole of North Bridge- water except the School Districts Four, Five, Six, and Seven, otherwise known as " Marshall," '•' Ames," " Campello," and " Copeland " Districts. District Number Sixty-one comprises the southerly school districts, numbered four, five, six, and seven, in North Bridgewater, and the whole of West Bridgewater. An order was next issued to some justice of the peace with- in the district, to call a meeting for the election of captains of the several companies. After the election of the captain, it became his duty to enroll all persons liable to enrolment, within their respective limits. '' And all persons under the age of twenty-four years, liable to do military duty, shall be enrolled in one roll, and constitute the ' Active Militia.' And all such persons as shall be above the age of twenty-four years, together with all persons that shall be exempt from 296 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. duty, excepting in cases of riot, invasion, insurrection, war, etc., shall be enrolled in another roll, and constitute the ' Reserve Militia.' " The Active Militia was to have been formed into regi- ments, brigades, and divisions, by the commander-in-chief, and organized in conformity with the laws of- the United States, subject to such changes as the commander-in-chief might make from time to time. The Reserve Militia was to have been organized into com- panies, regiments, brigades, and divisions, and attached to such brigades in the Active Militia as the commander-in- chief should deem expedient, when ordered out for actual service. Orders were received by George W. Bryant, Esq., to notify a meeting to be held January 30, 1865, for the choice of a captain for District Sixty. The meeting was held at the armory on Chapel Street, at one o'clock p. M., when Samuel F. Howard was elected captain, who was commis- sioned January 30, 1865. A meeting was subsequently held for the choice of lieutenants April 1, 18G5, when George Southworth was elected First Lieutenant, and Bradford Wild, Second Lieutenant, both of whom were commissioned April 1, 1865. The choice of captains for District Sixty-one was made at a meeting held at West Bridgewater on Friday, January 27, 1865, at which Austin Packard, Esq., was called to preside. Mr. Thomas P. Ripley was elected captain, and received a commission dated January 27, 1865. At a meeting of the company soon after, in April, Nathan- iel M. Davenport, Jr., was elected First Lieutenant, and Ziba C. Keith, Second Lieutenant, both of Campello. Agreeably to instructions from head-quarters an enrolment was made by the captains of the above-named districts, and placed in the adjutant general's office, in which we find MILITIA HISTORY. 297 the number of persons enrolled in District Number Sixty, Captain Samuel F. Howard, for Active Service, was one hun- dred and thirty men ; Reserve Militia, five hundred and nineteen men. The number of persons in District Number Sixty-one, Captain Thomas P. Ripley, for Active Service, was seventy-eight men ; Reserve Militia, three hundred and nine men. We have given the foregoing account of the militia organ- ization up to May, 1865. The companies had hardly been formed, and officers chosen, when the Legislature passed a law, approved May 16, 1865, disbanding the " Active Militia," alloAving them to volunteer in the service for five years. "All companies that do not volunteer within sixty days, from May 16, 1865, shall be discharged," thus leaving a militia force of volunteers only, of which there are but few old companies. Neither of the above companies has volun- teered to do duty, and hence in a short time will be dis- banded, according to law. CHAPTER XVI. MISCELLAJVEOUS HISTOR Y. Public Roads. — Streets. — Turnpike. — Railroads. — Stages. — Post-Offices.— Post- masters. — Town Maps. — Newspapers. — Publications by the North Bridge- water People. — Libraries. — North Bridgewater Library Association. 1"1HE laying out of public roads has but little interest to . the stranger, having merely a local value which may serve to locate some of the early residents of the town. The prominent thoroughfare through this town was what was termed the " Old Bay Path," reaching far out towards the shore towns. This was also called, in the records of early date, the " Country Road," and which extended the entire length of the town, and at first was very crooked. Many of the earliest roads were but the foot-paths of Indians, and it was common to build roads in the tracks that were used by them in their travels. The following are published, hoping they may be of some interest to the people of the town in which they are lo- cated : — PUBLIC ROADS. 1673. Thomas Snell was to make and maintain two horse Bridges, one at the hither end of Salisbury Plain over the Brook, and another over the River. 1741. A Road from Ames's Land by Downey's house, and so on, between Abiel Packard's and Daniel Richards's Land, to the Country Road. 1742, yeptemljer. Layed out a way from Bay Path or Country Road to William Packard's house, past David Packard, Jr.'s, house. 1744, March 30. Road from Daniel Ames's, running between Daniel Richards's and Downey's house. 1781, March 10. Road from Abram Packard's, by land of Benjamin Kingman and Lieutenant Ilcnry Kingman, to Simeon Packard's. 1785, March 14. From Widow Mary Howard's at the head of the way easterly of Mrs. Howard's, continuing the same point to the south-west comer of Abington. 298 MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY.. 299 1786, March 28. A Road one hundred Rods long on westerly side of Bay Road, northerly side of Rev. John Porter's land, and adjoining Benjamin Packard's land, to Thomas Alacomber's house. 1789, March 2-i. Road beginning at road leading from Joseph Snell's and Joseph, Jr.'s, at Kathan Keith's line, to the south-east corner of Aker- man Pettingill's land, by Ephraim Jackson's and Anna and Eeziah Keith's land, to the road leading to Jacob Dunbar's. 1790, March 19. Road beginning at south-west corner of Jacob Rickard'a land, and then running west in the two mile grant, to Easton. 1790, March 19. Another road a little south from Mark Ford's, running east to Jonas Packard's house. 1791, March 14. From North Boundary of Asa Keith's land, then to the Bridge north of Salisbury Plain, called Drift Road. 1793, March 11. Road beginning where the road through the West Shares (so called) in the North Precinct strikes the four mile line, running easterly on said line to road leading by Dr. Philip Bryant's. 1799, May 13. Road beginning at Colony line, between Edward Faxon's and John Hunt's, then running south, then east to Abington line. 1801, April 6. Road from Ridge, near John Bisbee's on Beaver Brook, to Dea. David Edson's, to where a gate lately stood. 1801, October 12. Road beginning at the intersecting of two Roads at westerly end of Mill Dam, at Howard's Saw-Mill so called, east and north over said dam, and called the Mill Dam Road. 1803, April 25. Road beginning at middle of road opposite south-west corner of Nathaniel Snell's woodland. Lying on Road leading from Shepard Snell's to Samuel V. Turner's. 1803, April 25. Also a Road beginning East side of Road leading from. Lieutenant Samuel Brett's to Deacon Josiah Eames's house at South-east corner of Land of Josiah Packard's heirs East to Abington Line. 1818, October 29. Drift Road Laid out at Campello, from the Burying Ground to " Sprague's Factory." 1821, October 29. Road from John Smith's near School House, to Bridge west of Abel Kingman's. 1822, November 4. Road from Galen Packard's to Street leading by Ephraim Cole's. 1823, May 12. Road from near Samuel Ford's, to Jonas Reynolds's. 1823, September 22. Road leading from near Jacob Packard's, to where it intersects the road west of Jacob Fuller's, now known as " Town Farm." 1831, December 19. Road leading from nearly front of Williams Gary's Dwelling House, running northerly till it intersects the old Road leading from Williams Gary's to Mike's Brook. 1834, November 1. Road from Captain Asa Jones's to Joseph Brett's, built by John Packard. 1836, July 11. Road leading from Captain Ziba Keith's, to West Bridgewater line and East Bridgewater. 1837, April 4. Road from Caleb Copeland's to Jesse Packar.d'8, widened and straightened. 1841. Road from Sidney Howard's to Willard Snell's. 300 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 1841, July 21. Road from North Corner of Tyler Cobb's to A. K. Bor- den's. 1842, March 14. Road from Captain David Ames's to Benjamin Ames's.. 1844, April 22. Road from John Ide's house to "Warren Goddard's. 1846, March 4. Road south portion of Pond Street and Elm Street. 184G, June 15. Montello Street, from Lincoln to Centre Streets. 1847, March 29. Road from !Main Street in Campello, to Campello Depot. 1850, April 19. Eliot Street, from Asa B. Jones's to Montello Street, and across Railroad, east. 1851, October G. Pond Street, from Warren Goddard's to Spring Street. 1852, March 22. Road from corner Rockland Street, near Austin Snow's dwelling-house, running west to Turnpike Street. 1852, February 27- Road from Sidney Packard's house, east to Curtis's land. 1853, February 28. Road from Hotel to Crescent Street. 1853, March 28. Road from Spring Street, north to Apolos Packard's. 1854, February 14. Road from the late Caleb Howard's farm to the Turnpike. 1854, February 14. North Side of Elm Street widened. 1854, December 7. Road from westerly side of Montello Street, near William Snell's house, to Main Street in Campello. 1856, June 15. Road from north-east corner of Lyman Clark's land, past Railroad Depot, to Azel Packard's.* 1800, February 15. Grove Street, from Main Street to Railroad. 1861. Green Street, across Parish Green, from Colonel E. Southworth's store, to Pond Street. The following list comprises the di£Fereiit streets in the town, as named, and on record : — STREETS. Main Street, from Old Colony line. East Stoughton, to West Bridgewater line. Albion Street, from John ]\Iay's corner to Howard Street. Howard Street, from Main, near William C. Leonard's, to East Randolph line. Winter Street, from Howard Street, near Willard Snell's, to the corner near Widow Martin Gary's. Quincy Street, from Randolph line, at Sassafras Stake, to the corner near Samuel Packard's. * When the commissioners — John B. Turner, of Scituate, Thom.as Savory, of Warebam, and Joshua Smith, of Hanson — were called to lay out Centre Street, that leads from Robinson's store to railroad depot, and so on to Abington Road, pass- ing the cemetery, they thouglit it could not be called a i)ublic thoroughfare. The road wis finally huilt through the generosity of public-spirited individuals, amo'g whom were Colonel Ed\yard South worth, Franklin Ames, Esq., Charles Packard, and others interested. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 301 Chestnut Street, from Randolph line, near Daniel Faxon's, to Quincy Street, near Simeon Warren's. Ashland Street, from Main, near the bur3nng-ground, to Abington line. Gary Street, from Crescent, near F. Sylvester's, crossing Ashland, by Edward B. Packard's, to Quincy Street. Ames Avenue, from Main, near David Ames's, to Cary Street. Montello Street, from Ashland, near the burying-ground, to Plain Street. Court Street, fi-om Main, near D. Cobb's, crossing Montello, Cary, and Quincy Streets, to Abington line. Centre Street, from Main, near Lyman Clark's, crossing Montello, Cary, and Quincy Streets, to Abington line. Short Street from Centre, near Alvah Noyes's, to Court Street, near Widovr Pieliance Ames's. Crescent Street, from Main, near Micah Faxon's, to Centre Street. School Street, from Main to Crescent. Pine Street, from Crescent, near Sprague's Factory, to South Abington line. Plain Street, from Main, near Ziba Keith's, to "West Bridgewater line, near Josiah Dunbar's. Summer Street, from Pine to Plain Street. East Street, from Summer, near Jesse Packard's, 2d, to West Bridgewater line, by Enos Thayer's. Ilammond Street, from Pine to East Street. South Street, from Main, near Josiah W. Kingman's, to Liberty Street, at G. and S. Manly's. Belmont Street, from Main, near John Wales's, to Easton line. Manly Street, from Belmont, near Martin Dunbar's, to Liberty, near Galen Manly's. Mill Street, from Manly to Liberty Street. Linwood Street, from Belmont, near Fiske Ames's, to West Bridgewater line. Ash Street, from Belmont, by Perez Crocker's, to South Street. Grove Street, from Main to Sprague's Factory. Pond Street, from Belmont, near Josiah Packard's, to the corner near Freeman Dexter's. Elm Street, from Main, near W. F. Brett's, to Pond Street. High Street, from Main to Pond Street, near Rev. Warren Goddard's. Pleasant Street, from Main, near First Congregational Church, to Easton line. Spring Street, from Main, near John Battles's, to Pleasant Street. Prospect Street, from Main, near Asa D. Jones's, to Pleasant Street. Oak Street, from Main, near William C. Leonard's, to Turnpike Street. Battles Street, from Main, near Thomas Wales's, to Oak Street. Eaton Street, from Prospect to Battles Street, near Nahum Battles's. Cross Street, from Prospect to Battles Streets, near Zibeon Brett's. Turnpike Street, from Stoughton line to West Bridgewater line. Sumner Street, from Pleasant, near Meritt French's, to Stoughton line. 302 HISTORY OF NORTH BEIDGEWATER. WeBt Street, from Pleasant, near Eliphalct Thayer's, to Belmont Street. Rockland Street, from Belmont, near Fiske Ames's, crossing Turnpike Street, to Easton line. Church Street, from Rockland, near Silas Snow's, to Turnpike Street. Liberty Street, from Turnpike, at Tilden's Corner, to West Bridgewater line. Stone Hill Street, from Turnpike, near M. L. Reynolds's, to Easton line. Chapel Street, from Main to Montello, near David Howard's. TURNPIKE. The road known as the old '^ Taunton Turnpike " extended from South Boston to Taunton, passing through the to'wns of Raynham, Easton, "West Bridgewater, North Bridgewater, Stoughton, Randolph, and Milton. Its location was like most other roads of that day, — it was laid out in as near a straight line as could conveniently be done without regard to hills or valleys, believing the shortest way to be the most expeditious. This road was chartered as a turnpike corporation to Messrs. John Gilmore, Joshua Gilmore, Samuel Bass, and William P. Whiting, and constituted the " Taunton and South Boston Turnpike Corporation " in June, 1806, and was built during the years 1806 and 1807. This road ran through the westerly portion of the town, or what is well known as the " West Shares " or North-west Bridgewater. At one tiipe there was a large amount of travel upon this route, both by stages, and heavy baggage teams. It is, however, of very little account as a toll-road at pres- ent, the counties through which it passes having taken it into their own hands to repair, and use for the public good. " The old Turnpike is a pike no more, Wide open stands the gate ; We have made us a road for our horse to stride, Which we ride at a flying rate. " We have filled the valleys and levelled the hills, And tunnelled the mountain side ; And 'round the rough crag's dizzy verge, fearlessly now wo ride." MISCELLANEOUS HISTOET. 30-3 EAILEOADS. March 25, 1845, the Legislature of Massachusetts granted a charter to Messrs. Artemas Hale, Nahum Stetson, Aaron Hobart, Solomon Ager, Benjamin B. Howard, Dwelly Fobes, Edward South worth, Benjamin Kingman, Henry Blanchard, Ebenezer Alden, Royal Turner, and David Blanchard, and their associates and successors to build a railroad from the Old Colony Railroad at South Braintree, running through Randolph, Stoughton, and North Bridgewater, to Bridge- water, to connect with the Middleboro' and Bridgewater Railroad, under the name of the " Randolph and Bridgewater Railroad Corporation." The road was finished, and com- menced running cars to North Bridgewater in 1846. Pre- vious to this, the " Fall River Branch Railroad " had been in existence for some time, from Myrick's Station on the " Taunton Branch Railroad " to Fall River. Another short road was chartered, to run from Bridgewater to Myrick's Station, to connect with the " Fall River Branch Railroad," thus making a continuous route from the Old Colony Road at South Braintree to Fall River, and three different corpo- rations. These were united in one, under the name of the " Fall River Railroad Corporation," by which it was known until, by an act of the Legislature March 25, 1854, the " Old Colony Railroad Company " and the " Fall River Railroad Company " were made into one corporation, under the name of the " Old Colony and Fall River Railroad Corporation." The road has since changed its name, upon the completion of the road to Newport, to '' Old Colony and Newport Railway Company." The town has now direct communication with Boston, Fall River, Newport, Middleburo', and towns on Cape Cod, and also to Fairhaven. Mr. Joseph O. Bennett was the first station agent at the centre village, succeeded by George W. Bryant, Calvin Keith, and the present agent is J. Her- mon French. There is another depot at Campello Village, 304 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. one and a half miles south of the centre. Yaranes Wales was the first station agent, and was succeeded by Isaac T. Packard and Nelson J. Foss, the present incumbent. During the 3^ear 1845, a charter was applied for, to build a branch road from Stoughton to North Bridgewater Village, with a capital of $200,000 ; but for some reasons, to the writer un- known, nothing was done. Such a project, if ever accom- plished, would result to the great advantage of a thrifty town like North Bridgewater, and we hope to see it accomplished ere many years. STAGES. Who is there in the town that does not recollect how the old mail-coach sounded, as it rattled over the stone roads from this town to Boston, first tri-weekly, then daily, carry- ing the mails. How the people gathered around the driver, to catch the latest news on the route ; for a stage-driver was the greatest man of the age. Hear the crack of his whip, as he reins the horses up to every person's door, and piles on the trunks and bandboxes. Now the iron horse takes the place of horse-flesh, and steam the place of oats and hay. The first public stage that ran through or from North Bridgewater was about 1820 ; it was a joint-stock company, of whom Silas Packard, Esq., of North Bridgewater, Seth Allen, of Halifax, Captain Nathaniel H. Cross, of East Bridge- water, and Captain Asa Pratt, of South Bridgewater, were part owners. It consisted of a two-horse carriage, that was formerly used by Governor Phillips as a private carriage. Colonel Nathan Jones, of North Bridgewater, was a driver for one year. It started from Bridgewater three times a week. After running about two years, the company sold their inter- est to Messrs. A. M. Withington and Burr, who afterward sold to Nathaniel Blake, and Wheeler. Soon after. Mr. Wheeler sold his interest to Jacob Churchill, and he to Newton Hodges, who continued to conduct the line with Mr. Blake. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 305 At the time Mr. Withington bought of the company, Colonel Jones left the line, and started a two-horse coach from North Bridgewater, running from that place on Mondays, Wednes- days, and Saturdays, in and out from Boston the same day. While Colonel Jones was running his coach, Mr. John Mad- den, of Randolph, put on a coach to run from that place to Boston. Mr. Madden and Colonel Jones soon put their teams together, and ran from North Bridgewater for two years. At the end of that time the}-- ran their coach to Bridgewater. Messrs. Hodge and Blake continued to own and run the line carrying the mails from Bridgewater through North Bridgewater, they running one day, and Messrs. Jones and Madden running opposite days. Mr. Blake then sold his interest to Colonel Jones, and he to John Long, who continued till the opening of the railroad. An opposition coach was started in 1837 or 1838 by Jabez Gould, and ran to Boston daily from North Bridgewater Village till the *' Stoughton Branch Railroad " was built, when he ran in connection with the cars ; he ceased to run when the ^' Fall River Railroad " began to run their cars, in 1846. Another line of coaches passed through the " West Shares " in the west part of the town, on the old turnpike from Taunton to Boston. The line was owned for many years by Jesse Smith, of Taunton. S. D. Butler commenced running a line of coaches, in connection with the Stoughton cars, from the Salisbury House, Campello, October 2, 1854, but continued for a short time only. May 13, 1857, A. S. Porter commenced a line to Boston three times a week, and in the middle of next month commenced to run a daily line. I. Tisdale, of Stoughton, and John 0. Hudson, of East Bridgewater, ran a coach from Stoughton to Plymouth for a year or more, about twelve years since. There was also a line of stages connecting at Bridgewater with a coach for New Bedford, owned by 39 306 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Pelatiah Gould, that ran through the town to Boston tri-weekly, about the same time. POST-OFFICES. The first post-office established in North Bridgewater was in 1816. The following are the names of the postmasters, with the dates of their appointments : — Charles Packard November 2, 1816. Nathaniel H. Cross July 1, 1829. Edward Southworth, Jr September 16, 1836. Aaron B. Drake July 20, 1853. Abel W. Kingman December 11, 1855. Henry French 1861. A post-office was established in the west part of the town in 1828, called North-west Bridgewater, with the following appointments : — Heman Packard November 13, 1828. Nathaniel H. Cross July 1, 1829. George Clark February 11, 1831. Levi French September 5, 1840. Previous to 1850, the people of the south part of the town known as Campello had for some time hired the mail for that village brought down to them by a messenger, for distribution at the store ; but finding the business increas- ing to such an extensive amount daily, a few public-spirited individuals of that place petitioned for the establishment of a separate post-office. This was granted to them February 12, 1850, at which time Mr, Nelson J. Foss the present incum- bent, was appointed postmaster. Previous to the establish- ment of a post-office in the North Parish, and the running of a mail-coach, the letters and what few newspapers people had in those days were brought to town by post-riders,* markel>wagons, and other private conveyance from Boston. About the time of the incorporation of the town of North ♦ Major E[artwell,of West Bridgewater, was one. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 307 Bridgewater in 1821, a regular established lino of mail communication having been provided by the government, the people had one mail per day from the city ; and since the mail has been carried by railroad they have two mails each way daily. TOWN MAPS. March 1, 1830, the Legislature of Massachusetts passed a resolve requiring the several towns in the commonwealth to " make a survey of their territory, and deposit a copy in the oflSce of the Secretary of the Commonwealth." In conform- ity to this resolve, and by a vote of the town, passed May 10, 1830, Jesse Perkins, Esq., made a survey of the town, and a map was published, a copy of which may be found, as above ordered, at the State House. April 5, 1853, at a legal meeting of the town, George W.. Bryant, Chandler Sprague, Edward Southworth, Jr., Benjar min Kingman, and Frederic Howard were chosen a commit- tee to cause the town to be resurveyed, and a new map to- be published. The contract for publishing the same was given to Messrs. H. F. Walling and E. Whiting. The map contained names of residences, views of churches, manufacto- ries, roads, wood, streets, ponds, rivers, and divisions of the various school districts. The first map was about twenty inches square, of which a few copies only are in existence. The last map was thirty by thirty-nine inches.'^ NEWSPAPERS. The first newspaper published in North Bridgewater was commenced by George H. Brown, Esq., of East Bridgewater, August 22, 1835, under the name of " Bridgewater Patriot and Old Colony Gazette," in the hall over Major Nathan. Hayward's store. * The first map of the ancient town of Bridgewater, including what is now North Bridgewater, was drawn with a pen by Beza Hayward, at that time one of the Selectmen, June 16, 1795. 308 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Mr. William H. Burleigh and Rev. E. Porter Dyer assisted Mr. Brown in the publication of the paper till its removal to East Bridgewater. The next paper in the town was entitled the " Old Colony Reporter," and was published by Messrs. F. W. Bartlett and Thomas D. Stetson, of Kingston, Massachusetts, under the firm of " Bartlett and Stetson," commenced in November, 1848. Mr. Bartlett left the firm after a term of one year, after which Mr. Stetson and Rev. "William Whiting contin- ued the paper, in Colonel Edward Southworth's hall, till 1851. During the latter part of the winter of 1850 and 1851, one Dr. Cawdell {celebrated for having stepped out on sundry indi- viduals for various small bills) commenced the publication of a paper called the " Bay State Clipper; " a few numbers were printed, and the paper, press, types, and one form of the paper were left in the hands of Colonel Southworth, the owner of the premises occupied by the doctor, for expenses. The " Adelphian," a literary paper, was published for two years from October 11, 1850, by the Messrs. Loomis, which was edited by the young ladies of the Academy, and was especially devoted to the interests of the young. About the same time, there was a small sheet published at the office of the "Reporter," devoted to the temperance cause, edited by young persons. May 16, 1851, the " North Bridge- water Gazette" was commenced in the hall over Colonel E. Southworth's store, by George Phinney, who continued to publish the same till July 25, 1855, when he removed his office to a new building on Franklin Street. Mr. Phinney continued to edit and publish the paper till 1863, when he sold his interest in the paper and printing-office to Mr. Au- gustus T. Jones, who has recently removed to the old stand in Soutliworth's Hall, opposite the First Congregational Church, and continues to publish a weekly paper, second to none in the county for general intelligence, and local news. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 309 PUBLICATIONS. List of publications by the people of North Bridge- water : — Rev. John Porter. " Evangelical Plan ; " or, an Attempt to form Right Notions in the Minds of the Common People, and to establish them in the Minds of the People. Republished by Dr. E. Alden, of Randolph. Rev. Asa Meech. Ordination Sermon, delivered by Rev. Lemuel Tyler, A. M., October 15, 1800. Colleague Pastor with Rev. John Porter. Oration by Rev. Asa Meech, delivered in North Bridgewater July 4, 1805, in commemoration of the Anniversary of American Independence. Valedictory Sermon. By Rev. Asa Meech, A. M., December 1, 1811. Preached at the North Church, in Bridgewater. Rev. Daniel Huntington. Sermon at the Funeral of Alpheus Packard, delivered in the North Meeting-House in Bridgewater, May 12, 1812. Discourse delivered in the North Meeting-IIouse in Bridgewater, Decem- ber 22, 1820. Being the Second Centennial Anniversary of the Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth. Published by Ezra Lincoln, Boston. Sermon on the Occasion of the Death of Rev. R. S. Storrs's Wife, April 9, 1818. Discourse delivered before the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. May 26, 1824. A Memoir of Mary Hallam Huntington, his Daughter. Published by the American Sunday School Union, Pliiladelphia. A full Account of the Great Revival in 181G was published by him in the " Boston Recorder " of June 10, 1818. Address before the Pilgrim Society, at Plymouth, Massachusetts. Discourse delivered in the South Church in Campello, October 31, 1852, it being the Fortieth Anniversary of his Ordination. A Poem on the Pleasures and Advantages of True Religion, delivered before the United Brothers' Society in Brown University, on their Anniver- sary, August 31, 1819. Rev. Elifhalet Porter, D. D. Thanksgiving Sermon. 1783. Sermon before the Roxbury Charitable Society. 1794. Sermon on the Occasion of the National Fast. 1798. Sermon on the Death of Gov. Increase Sumner. 1799. Eulogy on the Death of Washington. 1800. Sermon, New Year's. 1801. Sermon before the Humane Society. 1802. Sermon at Ordination of Rev. Charles Lowell. 1806. 310 mSTORT OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Sermon before the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians in North America, 1807. Sermon before the Convention of Congregational Ministers.* 1810. Sermon on the Occasion of Artillery Election. 1812. Sermon at the Ordination of Rev. John G. Palfrey. 1818. Rev. Huntington Porter. A Discourse on ** Sympathy with the Afflicted." Occasioned by the Death of his wife, Susannah Porter. Delivered February 27, 1794, the Sabbath following her death, which took place February 24. Text, Job six. 21 : " Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, ye my friends ; for the hand of God hath touched me." A Discourse delivered to his people, at Rye, New Hampshire, Thursday, January 1, 1801,. being the Commencement of a New Year, and a New Century. Text, Psalms Ixxvii. 10-12. A Eulogy on "Washington. 1800. A Discourse delivered June 5, 1803, occasioned by the late remarkable sickness and mortality in the town of Rye, New Hampshire. Text, Psalms ci. : "I will sing of mercy and judgment ; unto thee, Lord, will I sing." Two Discourses delivered at Rye, New Hampshire, January, 1825, ou the Occasion of the Closing of the Fortieth Year of bis Ministry in that place, and the Commencement of a New Year. Text, 1 Peter i. 12-14. A Funeral Discourse. August, 1800. Two Discourses delivered on First Lord's Day after President Madison's Declaration of War. Upon Peace, and War. Another on the Present Unhappy and Perilous Situation of the Country, and the Duties of Minis- ters and People in such a Time as this. Delivered on the National Fast. Text, Ecclesiastes iii. 8. August 20, 1812. A New Year's Address to the People of Rye, New Hampshire. January, 1836. Rev. Theophilus Packard, D. D. Sermon at the Ordination of Rev. Josiah W. Cannon. Sermon before the Hampshire Missionary Society. 1821. Sermon on the Death of Elisha M. Case, at Williamstown, Massachusetts. 1831. Two Sermons on the Divinity of Christ. 1808. Sermon before the Hampshire Missionary Society. 1813. Sermon on the Evil of Slander. 1815. Sermon on the Life and Death of his Son, Isaac T. Packard. 1820. Rev, Joshua Cushman. Sermon Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1804. Oration July 4, 1807, at Augusta, Maine. Pp. 23. Oration at Wiscasset, Maine, July 4, 1808. Oration at Waterville, Maine, July 4, 1814. Discourse delivered before the citizens of Winslow, Maine, on National ♦ This sermon is spoken of as being of singular merit. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 311 Thanksgiving Day, April 13, 1815. Dedicated to James Madison, then President of the United States, Published at Ilallowell, Maine. Rev. D. Temple Packard. Sermon Preached at Somerville, ^lassachusetts, on the National Fast, entitled " The Dawn of the Morning." December 28, 1862. Published by Rand & Avery. Rev. Edward L. Clark. Daleth ; or, the Homestead of the Nations. Egypt Illustrated. Pub- lished by Ticknor & Fields, 18G4. Rev. James Andem. The Rise and Progress of the First Baptist Church, North Bridgcwater, Massachusetts. Being the first Annual Sermon. Preached on Sunday, January 26, 1851. Published by J. M. Hewes & Co., 1851. Rev. Jonas Perkins, D. JDt. Sermon before the Palestine Missionary Society, on the " Constraining Love of Christ," June 20, 1828. Sermon before the Norfolk Educational Society, on the "Treasure in Earthly Vessels," June 8, 1831. Sermon preached to his own people, on the " Condition of a Happy Life," December 9, 1838. Thanksgiving Sermon, on " God's Blessing on his People," November 30, 1843. Sermon, published in the " National Preacher," Vol. 23, No. 11. " This Life Man's Season of Probation for Eternity." Two Tracts, published by the Congregational Board of Publication. No. 10, on the " Personality and Offices of the Holy Spirit." No. 22, "Im- mortality of God." Reports of the Doctrinal Tract Society, from the commencement, June 24, 1829. Published by them. (Secretary of the same twenty years.) Farewell Sermon, October 21, 1860. " Christ's Design in the Institution of the Ministry." Rev. Paul Couch. Two Sermons, preached December 23, 1849. Published by Damrell & Moore, Boston. 1849. Temperance Sermons, on Different Occasions. Sermon preached at the Funeral of Rev. Daniel Thomas, former Pastor of the Second Congregational Church, in Abington, on Friday, January 8, 1847. Published by T. R. Marvin, 1847. Sermon preached in the First Congregational Church of Stonington, Con- necticut, August 6, 1863, on National Thanksgiving. B. "Winslow Packard. Honesty. A Poem delivered before the Phi Beta Society of the Adel- phian Academy, North Bridgewater, February 8, 1853. Published by J. B. Chisholm, 1853. 312 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. D. Hudson Howard* Journey of the Israelites iu the Wilderness, Considered in its Spiritual Meaning. Published by T. H. Carter & Co., 1864. Rev. Austin Cary. Prize Tract, on Dancing, by the American Tract Society. Rev. Warren Goddard.\ An Address delivered before the County Lyceum of Worcester County, at their annual meeting in Worcester, October, 1831. A Sermon. Text, Luke ix. 24. Delivered before the Convention of the New Church in America, at its meeting in Boston, June, 1836. Two Discourses on the Commandments respecting the Sabbath, from Ex- odus XX. 8-11. Published May, 1837. A Discourse from Zechariah ix. 9. Published May, 1839. A Discourse from John xxi. 6. Published November, 1839. A Discourse from Matthew xviii. 1-4. Published May, 1840. An Address to the Receivers of the Doctrines of the New Jerusalem in the United States. Written at the request of the General Convention. Published September, 1840. A Discourse from John xiv. 2. Published February, 1844. A Discourse from Matthew xvi. 24. Published December, 1845. A Discourse from Matthew xiii. 45, 46. Published October, 1846. A Discourse from Matthew vii. 13. 14. Published June, 1847. A Discourse preached before the Maine Association of the New Jerusa- lem at the meeting in August, 1851. Published April, 1852. A Discourse, in Two Parts, from Psalms cxxxvi. 1-3, cviii. 4, and xxxvi. 5, 7, 9. Published April, 1853. A Discourse preached at the Dedication of the Temple of the Society of the New Church, in Gardiner, Maine, August, 1855, from Revelation xxi. 9-17. A Discourse preached at the Dedication of the Temple of the New Church Society in North Bridgewater, January 22, 1857, from John i. 1, 3, 4, 11-14. A Discourse from Psalms xxxvii. 5. Published October, 1858. A Discourse preached before the ^lassachusetts Association of the New Church, at its meeting, October 7, 1858, from John xvii. 3. An Address to the General Conference of the New Church in Great Britain. Written at the appointment and in behalf of the General Con- vention of the New Church in America, June, 1860. A Discourse from John xvii. 24. Published September, 1860. • Mr. Howard has contributed a large number of articles for the " New Jerusa- lem Magazine," to which the reader is referred. There are but a few numbers of that magazine that do not contain something from his pen, either poetry or prose, Bince 184.'). He has also contributed poems for various public gatherings. t In axldition to the foregoing, Mr. Goddard has contributed to various jour- nals, magazines, and newspapers, upon the doctrines of the New Church. MISCETJ.AXEOUS HISTOEY. 313 A Discourse from Isaiah Ixiv. 4. Published November, 1861. A Discourse from Kings v. 9-1-1. Publisheil March, 18G2. An Address delivered l)efore the IMassachusette Association of the New Church, at its meeting in October, 18G3. Response of the Ministers of the Massachusetts Association of the New Jerusalem to a Resolution requesting their consideration of what is usually known as "Modern Spii-itualism." Published by George Phinney, 1858. Pp. 50. Bradford Kingman. Kingman Memorial. History of North Bridgewater. Contributions to Different Magazines. LIBRARIES. The first public or social library in North Bridgewater was raised by subscription about 1781, and was kept for most of the time in private houses. The last librarian was Colonel Edward Southworth, and the library was given up. In 1842, the Legislature appropriated fifteen dollars for the use of every school district in the commonwealth that should raise an equal amount for the purchase of a School District Library. With this encouragement, many of the districts raised the requisite amount, and purchased libraries. They are now, however, nearly laid by. At a regular town meeting, held March 30, 1857, the town " voted to purchase a town library, the amount not to ex- ceed $JL,400, or one dollar on every poll paid in the town." For this purpose the following committee were chosen ; name- ly, Edward Southworth, Jr., C. C. Bixby, Dr. Alexander Hich- born, David L. Cowell, Ellis Packard, Jonas R. Perkins, Lu- cius Gurney, 2d, Jonathan White, and M. L. Keith, who pro- ceeded in the selection and purchase of such books as were thought suitable to the wants of the community. The libra- ry was well selected, and consisted of many of the best works extant. Many persons, not wishing that the town should have any library, raised an opposition to the plan, and as the result, the town '' voted, May 1, 1857, that all books, efi'ects, 40 314 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. and appurtenajices of the Town Library be placed in the hands of the Selectmen, to be disposed of in the best manner for the interest of the town." And in accordance with these instructions, the Selectmen sold the library of books that cost $1,183, to an association called the " North Bridgevvater Library Association." The price for the entire lot was $600, being only three months old, which, we should judge, was a heavy discount. NORTH BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. This association was formed by a few individuals for the purpose of holding a library. It was organized under a statute made for such purposes, July 11, 1858. Each member paying five dollars becomes a stockholder, and an additional one dollar annually entitles him to all the rights and privileges of a member of the association. It has over two thousand volumes, and is in a flourishing condition. The officers at the organization of the association were, David L. Cowell, President; Rufus L. Thatcher, Vice-President; Augustus Hayward, Secretary ; David F. Studley, Treasurer. Henry A. Ford, John L. Hunt, Alpheus Holmes, Charles B. Crock- er, Darius Howard, Edward Southworth, Jr., Lorenzo D. Hervey, Charles Curtis, Jr., Washburn Packard, Directors. CHAPTER XYII. MISCELLAJVEO US HISTOR Y— COJVTIJVUEB. Indians. — Slavery. — Colored Persons. — Temperance. — Sinclair Band of Hope. — Noi'th Star Division No. 88. — Fraternal Lodge No. 24. — Old Colony Temper- ance Union. — Sabbath-Scbools. — Music. — Band. — Thespian Society. — Union Musical Association. — Bank. — Savings-Bank. — Fire Department. INDIANS. " There was a time when red men climbed these hills. And wandered by these plains and rills ; Or rowed the light canoe along yon river, Or rushed to conflict armed with bow and quiver. Or, 'neath the forest leaves that o'er them hung. They council held, or loud their war-notes sung." THE war of the colonists with King Philip proved very disastrous to the Indian race. Many obstacles were thrown in their way, which so far discouraged them that they were forced to give up their possessions, and seek other localities away from the new-comers, who were gradually extending their territory westward. To what extent Indians occupied the North Parish we are unable to learn. We have no doubt however, that they were quite numerous, as the plough frequently brings to light some relic of past days, and of an uncivilized people. Spear-points, arrow-heads, mortars, pestles, gouges, and stono hatchets are often found in different sections of the town. In the north part of the town are found hearthstones of ancient Indian wigwams. There was one directly under the house of the late Oliver Howard, which was taken down a few years since. Judging from the number of relics found in the northerly section of the town, we should judge they frequented that part of the parish to a considerable extent. The author has a clay pipe found by Mr. Willard Howard, 315 316 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER near his residence ; also specimens of arrow-heads of stone, found by Bela Keith, Esq., on his land at Campello, which are splendid specimens of natives' work, besides mauy other relics of barbarous days. There is another evidence of the town having been the residence of the red man. In the west part of the town, on what is called " Stone House Hill," a natural cave is found in the solid stone, from which the hill derives its name, which is said to have been the dwelling of some tribe of Indians. It is situated on or near the old road leading from North Bridgewater to Easton, and near the residence of Timothy Remick. It is also traditionary that Indians had their huts in the valley of Salisbury River opposite Campello, and so on north as far as the bridge at " Sprague's Factory." There was an Indian family named Hammond, who lived on the land now owned by Benjamin Kingman, west of his barn, in a lot formerly known as the " Old Pasture," and nearly oppo- site the residence of Lucius Keith. The native Indian tribes living upon " maize " and fish principally, as well as game, we are inclined to the opinion that they generally sought for dwelling spots near some stream, where fish could be found, as it made no difi'erence about their game ; that they could find all over the forests. It is impossible at the present time for us to realize to ourselves the situation of the first white settlers of the town. They lived in constant fear of a sudden attack. Exposed at all times, they were haunted in their imaginations by death with torture, or of a hopeless captivity. The principal companion of the white man, whether in the field or at his dwelling, was his gun. While at his daily labor in the cultivation of his lands, if he had not his gun, he was likely at any time to be carried away. Even down to a late period, when people assembled for MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 317 public worship, a guard was the first thing to establish, in order that they might not be suddenly captured. We do not leani that the people of the North Parish were BO much molested as in some otiier portions of the ancient town, for the reason the white people did not settle that por- tion to any extent till after 1700. Mitchell, in his excellent " History of Bridgewater," says, " that the people displayed great courage and intrepidity during Philip's War, and were often advised to desert their dwellings, and repair to the sea-shore towns." They, however, resolutely kept their ground, and helped other towns to do the same. Whatever others may think, there is something sad in the reflection that the natives of these hills and valleys have disappeared, while at the same time we cannot regret that a Christian and enlightened people have taken the places of a barbarous and heathen race. The last vestige of the tribe that once travelled over the soil of Bridgewater has long ago disappeared. ** Alas for them ! their day is o'er ; Their fires are out on hill and shore." SLAVERY. It is difficult to fix the number of slaves that have been owned in the North Parish ; but however disagreeable it may seem to many, we have to record the fact that the "peculiar institution" did exist in the town previous to the Revolutionary War. It was not thought improper for the clergy, deacons, or physicians to hold slaves. Colonel Sim- eon Cary had a slave named " King Ring," of whom it is said " he whipped the apple-trees, to make them grow." He had children, — "Patience," "Jenny," "Mary," and "Fanny." Many persons are now living who can remember " Patience Ring," who always lived in the family of Colonel Cary, and his descendants. 318 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Another colored man lived nearly opposite the residence of the late Oliver Dike, who is said to have been a slave by the name of " Toby Tarbet," We find in the records of the parish the names of sev- eral colored persons, who undoubtedly were servants in fami- lies, if not " slaves," as it was quite common for slaves to be known by one name only, like those we find in the list of marriages, as " Plato," " Pompey," " Nero," " Tobias " " Vio- let," and the like ; and for a surname they usually took the name of their owner. In 1780 the adoption of the State Constitution forbade traffic or ownership of colored people, and from that time all have been alike free. Those who were slaves generally re- mained with their former masters as a matter of choice, and many of them had large families. Among the colored people in the town, we find the names of several persons whose descendants are not in the town, many of them having removed to other localities, as Calvin and Luther Jotham who removed to Maine, Thomas Mitch- ell, Amos Cordner, Moses Sash, Cuflf Robin, Bennett 0. Bat- ton, Henry Traveller, Elias Sewell, Boston Foye, C^sar Easton, Cufiee Wright, Susannah Huggins, and Oxford, who were married while servants in the family of Daniel Howard, Esq., Segmo Scott, and Primus Freeman. The number of colored persons in the town at difierent periods were as follows: in 1820, 23; in 1830, 40; in 1840, 22; in 1850,30; in 1860, 32. There is one family of these people who have become quite numerous, — the descendants of James Easton, who came from Middleboro' previous to the incorporation of the town. He had seven children, three of whom settled in this vicinity. Caleb married, and had six children, some of whom are now residents of the town.* * See Genealogy of Familiea. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 319 The anti-slavery movement in this town did not meet with that favor which it received in many other places. It began by the circulation of tracts upon that subject, and with lec- tures by various persons, among whom were W. L. Garrison, Parker Pillsbury, S. S. Foster, C. C. Burleigh, and, later, Wendell Philhps and Frederic Douglas. These persons were the champions of the cause, and their efforts have, no doubt, produced some good results. Political parties have changed from time to time, till, in the election of Gov. Andrew and Abraham Lincoln, the town has shown, by their votes, that they were in earnest in the cause of freedom. TEMPERANCE. Previous to 1800, it was a common custom to use liquors as a beverage ; and even till about 1830 it was the practice to have it at public gatherings, weddings, ministerial associa- tions, auctions, raisings, military parades, and such occasions were not complete without their punch. It was also indispensable that those who acted the part of bearers at funerals should have something to stimulate or keep up their spirits. All the grocery stores in the country kept liquor for sale as much as they did molasses. Upon an examination of some of the old account-books of those that kept groceries, we found about one half the charges were for rum, gin, brandy, etc., which were included in the list of necessaries of life. The first item we find recorded in regard to restricting the open sale of intoxicating liquors, was " to post the names of those who were reputed as ' drunkards,' or ' common tip- plers,' in the houses of those that held licenses for retailing liquor," which duty devolved upon the selectmen, as well as to forbid their selling to such persons. Previous to 1820, licenses were granted by the " Court of 320 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Sessions " in each county to a certain number in each town to sell liquor, subject to the approval of the " Fathers of the Town." After that date, they were granted by the county commissioners. The first effort we find recorded of an effort to stop the peddling of " ardent sperit," was October 8, 1800, when the parish, at a meeting held on that day, " voted that there be no sellers of liquor, and carts on the green, and that the par- ish committee see that the above order is complied with." This vote was passed for a special occasion, — that of the ordination of Rev. Asa Meech, October 15,1800. Again, September 23, 1812, the parish " voted that the par- ish committee keep the green clear of carts and sellers of lickers " etc. February 5, 1813, a society was formed in Boston, under the name of " Massachusetts Societ}'- for the Suppression of Intemperance," the object of which was to discontinue and suppress the too free use of ardent spirit, and its kindred vices, profaneness and gaming, and to promote temperance and general morality. This society labored hard against the tide of public opinion till 1825, when the subject began to be discussed so freely that a still more efficient method was proposed, and new means were taken to spread the fear- ful effects of intoxication before the people. A meeting was held by a few individuals during the year, which resulted in the foundation of the American Temper- ance Society, whose grand principle was abstinence from strong drink, and its object, by light and love, to change the habits of the nation, with regard to the use of intoxicating liquors. On the 13th of February, 1826, the society was regularly organized, officers chosen, and a constitution pre- pared. This society employed agents to travel through the coun- try, preaching and delivering temperance lectures, arousing MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 321 the people to the evil effects of liquor. Among those en- gaged in that calling, were Rev. Nathaniel Hewett, Rev. Joshua Leavitt, and Daniel C. Axtcll. These men came to this town, and gave lectures, to arouse the people of the town to a sense of their responsibility, and which had its efFcct. In 1829 we find the following on the records of the town, in answer to a call for a town meeting, " to see what meas- ures the town will take to prevent the too frequent use of ardent spirit." March 9, 1829 " voted to raise a committee of twenty per- sons, to prevent the improper use of ardent spirit." The following persons were chosen as that committee : — Joseph Sylvester, Esq., Dea. Jonathan Perkins, Perez Crocker, Darius Howard, Lieut. Epliraim Cole, Jesse Perkins, Esq., Isaac Keith, Micah Shaw, Benjamin Ames, Eliphalet Kingman, Nathaniel Ames, Edward Southworth, Deacon Jacob Fuller, Ensign Mark Perkins, David Cobb, Lieut. Isaac Packard, Capt. Abel Kingman, Caleb Howard, Esq., Silas Packard, Esq., Joseph Packard. Again, Monday, April G, 1829, " voted to direct the select- men to post up the names of such persons as, in their judg- ment, drink too much ardent spirit." Also, made choice of the following persons, to constitute a committee, to give the selectmen information of such per- Eons as above named ; namely, — Edward Southworth, Micah Shaw, Capt. Ziba Keith, Thomas Wales, Isaac Curtis, Turner Torrey, Martin Gary, Capt. Thomas Thompson, Mark Perkins, Lieut. Isaac Packard, Lieut. Ephraim Cole. Again, February 26, 1830, an attempt was made to reduce the number of persons licensed to sell liquor. The town "voted to leave the subject of licenses to the selectmen." In 1840, the " Washingtonian Movement " commenced, which was started in Baltimore by a few individuals. At 41 322 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. this time, there was a complete overhauling of the temper- ance question. Speeches were made, picnics were frequent, and every effort made to induce people to join in the enter- prise. Societies were formed among the children, " cold water armies " were organized, who held meetings for mutual benefit and social intercourse. Next came the " Maine Law," that originated in Portland, Maine, by Neal Dow. This caused a new movement .among the temperance people. Votes were passed at nearly every town meeting to prosecute and bring to the law those who violated the same, by using or selling liquor. March 15, 1847, the town " voted that the selectmen be instructed to take effectual measures to suppress the sale of ardent spirits, within the town." March 10, 1848, " voted, to choose seven persons to pros- ecute to conviction, if practicable, those that deal in intoxi- cating drinks." April 10, 1848, in town meeting, Messrs. George W. Bry- ant, Esq., George B. Dunbar, and Alpheus Holmes were chosen a committee to draft a set of by-laws for the action of that meeting, and who submitted the following report ; namely, — " Whereas it appears to the inhabitants, in town meeting assembled, that, in order to preserve the peace, good order, and internal police of the town, it has become necessary to avail ourselves of the advantage of making Town Bj-Laws for the suppression of intemperance, agreeably to authority vested by the Legislature of Massachusetts ; " Therefore be it enacted by the town of North Bridgewater, in legal meeting assembled, Sec. 1. That no person within said town shall presume to be a retailer or seller of Cider, Strong Beer, Ale, Porter, or any other fermented liquors, in less quantities than twentj'-cight gallons, and tliat delivered and carried away all at one time, under pain of forfeiting the sum of Twenty-Five Dollars for each offence. Sec. 2. All forfeitures incurred under the foregoing shall be put to such use as the town shall from time to time direct." March 19, 1849, a committee of seven were chosen to MISCELLANEOUS HISTOEY. 323 prosecute all violations of the liquor law, with unlimited au- thority. March 11, 1850, at a meeting held this day, it was "voted that any person guilty of the violation of any law regulating the sale of spirituous or fermented liquors shall receive from the treasurer of the town the sum of twenty-five dollars for the expense attending said prosecutions, the same to be paid on application, after having been approved by the selectmen." During the month of May, 1851, Rev. Henry Morgan came into town, and created no little enthusiasm throughout the town on the subject of temperance. His cause was the theme of conversation in the parlor, work-shop, and by the way. Parents, cousins, and friends joined in the work with children and youth. The clergymen, also, rendered valua> ble aid ; so that, when Mr. Morgan left town, it was with a cheerful heart, and a list of seventeen hundred signers to the pledge, which was more names, in proportion to the pop- ulation, than he had obtained in any other town. Among those who were especially entitled to credit for being active in the labor of procuring signers to the pledge, were Gardner J. Kingman, Joseph Vincent, Ellis V. Lyon, Frederic Packard, Lucretia A. Drake, Alma F. Leach, Brad- ford E. Jones, Ellen A. Howard, Martha A. Packard, and Bethia Hayward. The citizens of the town held a public meeting at Satuck- et Hall September 10, 1851. The meeting was called to order by George B. Dunbar, and Dr. Henry Eddy chosen president, and the following resolution was passed : — " Resolved, That the friends of Temperance in this town are in favor of enforcing the law for the suppression of the sale and use of intoxicating drinks, now and always, by every means in their power, both legal and moral, and that, too, against the whims and moans of a conscienceless class. of persons, who are willing for a few dollars to scatter destruction amongst their fellow-citizens." January 21, 1852, a mammoth petition, containing 120,000 324: msTORY OF north beidgewater. names in favor of the " Maine Law/' was presented to the Legislature of Massachusetts. Many friends (one hundred and twenty-six) of the temperance movement, repaired to Boston, to join in a procession that was formed at Tremont Temple, to accompany the roll to the State House. March 1, 1852, " voted to instruct our town representa- tive to vote for the bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxicating drinks, as originally reported to the Senate by the committee ; and that he also be instructed to oppose the sending of the bill to the people for their ratification. A public temperance meeting was held at the vestry of the Methodist church August 9, 1852, Dr. Henry Eddy presi- dent, at which a committee of forty-two were chosen to infoiTQ of, and furnish evidence of, violations of the new and strin- gent law for the suppression of the sale of intoxicating liquors. March 20, 1854, "voted to exclude alcoholic drinks from the fire department." Also, " voted that any member of the same that shall become intoxicated while on duty at a fire shall be excluded from the department." SINCLAIR BAND OF HOPE. Established in 1858. This association was under the direction of the superin- tendent of the Porter Church Sabbath-school, the object of which was to encourage the young to abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors, tobacco, and profanity. NORTH STAR DIVISION NO. 88, SONS OF TEMPERANCE. This division was instituted February 23, 1859, and was known by the above name. " The design of this associa- tion is to shield all classes from the evils of intemperance, afford mutual assistance in case of sickness, and elevate their characters as men." The charter of this association was sur- rendered December 4, 18G3. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 325 FRATERNAL LODGE NO. 24:, I. 0. OP GRAND TEMPLARS. This organization was instituted September 28, 18G0, tinder the above name, the object of which was similar to the North Star Division. There was another Division of the Sons of Temperance in the town, called the Crystal Fount Division, in 1847, which is not in existence at the present time. Another organization, known as the Eagle Wing Divi- sion No. 109, was instituted at Campello, January 1, 1861, which lived only a short time. August 14, 1863, the State of Massachusetts was divided into thirty districts, and in each was formed a District Tem- perance Union. Such a one was formed, including North Bridge water, East and "West Bridge water, Lakeville, and Car- ver, and was known as the Old Colony District Temper- ance Union. George B. Dunbar was Vice-President, Rev. "William A. Start, Secretary and Treasurer. ■ We have thus far seen that the movements of the temper- ance cause in North Bridgewater are not unlike those in most country towns. There have, at different times, been various temperance organizations, both among the adult population and the children, but the particulars of which are not at hand. It is to be hoped that the efforts to restrain the free use of intoxicating liquors may still continue as in times past, that the baneful effects of intoxication may not increase, but grow beautifully less. "^ SABBATH-SCHOOLS. The first Sabbath-school in the North Parish commenced in May, 1818, through the efforts of Mrs. Huntington, the wife of the pastor. The school consisted of one hundred and seven girls and seventy-eight boys. These were divided into classes of from four to eight persons, according to their ages, the males under the care of teachers of their own sex, and 326 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. the females under teachers of their sex, the whole number under the direction of the superintendent. The time allotted for the school was during the intermission between the morning and afternoon services on the Sabbath, and was usu- ally one hour long. The books in use during the early part of its existence were the New Testament, "Emerson's Evangelical Prim- er," and " Hymns for Infant Minds." Most of the scholars, during the first term, were well versed in the Primer, and in addition to that, for the first sixteen Sabbaths, they had committed 32,674 verses of Scripture, and 27,300 verses ol hymns, which were recited. As further specimens of individual diligence on the part of the younger members of the school, we publish the follow- ing : — A girl eight years of age, recited 402 verses of Scripture, and 236 verses of hymns. Another girl, ten years of age, recited 1,408 verses of Scripture, and 1,464 verses of hymns. Another, eleven years of age, recited 995 verses of Scripture, and 1,558 verses of hymns Anotlier, thirteen years of age, recited 1,885 verses of Scripture, and 1,000 verses of hymns. Another girl, seven years of age, recited 2,191 verses of Scrip- ture, comprising the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, and nine chapters of Luke, besides 287 verses of h^'mns. It is with pleasure we record of this little girl that, when a pecuniary reward was presented her by a relative for her exemplary diligence, she generously sent the amount, by the hand of her pastor, to tb.e treasurer of the American Board of Commis- sioners for Foreign Missions, for the education of heathen children. Another girl, five years of age, recited the whole of " Assembly's Catechism," with proofs, 12 verses of Scrip- ture, and 100 hymns. The first term of the Sabbath-school closed with public religious exercises on the day of the annual meeting of the MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 327 Bridgewater Evangelical Society. The sacred music on tlie occasion was performed principally by the scholars. There are at the present time schools connected with all the churches in the town, together with extensive libraries of well-selected books. MUSIC. According to a universal custom in early times, there was nothing but congregational singing. Tunes were few, and for want of books the exercises were read a line at a time, and then all would join in singing ; then the good deacon would read another line, and thus the service was " dea- coned " through the whole of the verses. The first music-book in the country was brought by the Pilgrims, and entitled " Ainsworth Version of the Psalms." This gave way to the " Bay Psalm Book," the first book printed in America, which went through seventy editions, and, in 1758, was revised and republished by Rev. Thomas Prince, of I^oston.* Previous to 1765 or 1770, there were no choirs in the churches, and as these were formed, the custom of lining or " deaconing " the hymns grew into disuse, but not till after a great deal of determined opposition. The custom had been introduced by the Westminster Assembly of Divines, and hence could not easily be surrendered. The first choir in the North Parish was estabhshed about 1801, under the leadership of Major Daniel Gary, a noted singer of that day. Previous to that time there were no seats specially provided for singers. Those persons who had thought of forming a choir in 1801 asked that seats might be provided for them. * In 1690 there were but six tunes known in theproyince ; namely, " Oxford," "Litchfield," "York," " Windsor," " St. David's," and " Martyr's," and no new tunes could be introduced without a vote of the church. The first tune-book, especially devoted to music, was published by Rev^ William Walter, in 17'21, and was the first music with bars printed in America. 328 msTORY OF north bridgewater. January 12, 1801, we find an article in the parish records for meetings as follows : — " To see if the parish will erect, or sufi'er to be erected, seats for the singers, in the front of pews in the front gal- lery." January 19, 1801, " voted to erect seats in the front gallery for the singers, in front of the front pews." Also, " voted that the above seats for the singers, be erected in a ' surkerler forme.^ " Major Daniel Gary, Moses Gary, and Colonel Galeb Howard were " chosen a committee to git the above seats built." The above seats were specially set apart for the use of those who had become " lamed " in the rules of " musick.^^ Oliver Bryant, Josiah Brett, Isaac Packard, John Field, John Cobb, and Luke Lincoln were " choristers " in the parish until the town was incorporated. Since that time, Thomas J. Gurney, then living in Abington, was invited to lead the choir and teach them to sing, in 1829, who was the first person that received any compensation for services in singing. Commencing in 1829, Mr. Gurney continued to lead the choir and teach singing-schools until 1840, when he removed to Abington. From that time the choir of the First Church has been led by Mr. Seth Sumner, who became celebrated for his success in teaching singing-schools in the immediate vicinity, and Messrs. Isaac T. Packard, of this town. Whiting, Brown, and Appleton, of Boston, and Edmund Pack- ard. When the Porter Church was formed in the town, in 1850, Mr. Gurney was invited to take charge of their choir, which he continued to do till April 1, 18G4, when he resigned. Mr. T. Emerson Gurney was organist at the Porter Church from 1850 to 1855; Mr. Joshua V. Gurney, from 1855 to 1858. The First Congregational Church had the first organ, in their old church, which was exchanged for a new one in MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 329 1854, for their new house. At the present time there are four organs in the churches ; namely, in the First Congre- gational Church, Porter Evangelical Church, Second Metho- dist, and the Catholic Church, There was a musical society formed in the county of Ply- mouth, called the Old Colony Musical Society, which was for the benefit of singers throughout the county. Bartholomew Brown, Esq., was leader ; Rev. Daniel Huntington was presi- dent. This society fell through for want of support. Mr. Huntington was a man of fine musical talent, and did much to elevate the standard of church music in the first part of his ministry, when so little attention had been paid to rula- ble music. The next musical club formed for the purpose of improv- ing the singing was the Calcott Singing Society, which was about 1827 or 1828, and included the four Bridgewa- ters. Rev. Daniel Huntington was their first president; Nathan Lazell, of Bridgewater, was leader. Next in order was the Union Harmonic Society, ' that was in existence about 1835. From that time to the present, it would be impossible to give a full detail of the various singing-schools, rehearsals, clubs, etc. But probably no town in the county has given more attention to music, or been more successful in the production of talented singers and highly-entertaining performances, than North Bridgewater. The church music in this town is of the highest order, and much time is devoted to the improvement of the singing throughout all the societies. This town has sent forth some excellent teachers of music and performers of instrumental music, among whom are Thomas J. Gurney, T. Emerson Gurney, George T. Ather- ton, and William Faxon, who have made music a profes- sion. 42 330 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. BAND MUSIC. About the year 1840, a few individuals met together for the purpose of drill and practice in music upon various brass instruments, drums, etc., under the lead of Samuel M. Holmes, under the name of the North Bridgewater Brass Band. They met every week or oftener for practice, and were very successful ; so that after a time they were engaged in all the surrounding places to play upon public occasions, and their fame soon spread abroad, and it is at present one of the best bands of the kind in that section. A large delegation of this band joined the Twelfth Massachusetts Regiment in the rebellion of 1861. Soon after this band was formed, another was organ- ized at Campello, under the lead of Martin L. Keith. The following persons were among the members of that band ; namely, Charles P. Keith, Theodore Lilley, Sylvanus Keith, Albert Keith, Bela B. Hayward, Jarvis W. Reynolds, James C. Snell, Thomas French, Lucius Hayward, and Harrison Bryant. This company continued only about six months, when some of the number joined the Centre Band. About the same period there was another band at the " "West Shares," under the leadership of Ellis Packard, which continued about a year, and was then given up, some of its members joining the Centre Band. At the present time the united musical talent of the town is engaged in the origi- nal Brass Band. The members of this band that joined the Twelfth Massa- chusetts Regiment received the highest praise from General Sherman ; and it is said that this was his fxvorite band, and was conducted under the leadership of William J. Martland. THESPIAN SOCIETY. In February, 1836, a company of gentlemen and ladies were organized into a society under the above name, for the pur- MISCELLANEOUS HISTOEY. 331 pose of giving dramatic performances. The orchestra con- sisted of fifteen members, and was under the leadership of Sihon Packard. The songs, duets, and choruses were of a high order, and were performed before crowded assembhes. A sHght fee was asked, to pay expenses of scenery, and ex- penses only. UNION MUSICAL ASSOCIATION. About the first of May, 1864, a new musical association was formed under the above title, for the purpose of improve- ment in singing, practising choruses, oratorios, etc. It was regularly organized Avith a constitution and by-laws. The following were the officers: Henry W. Robinson, President; Charles R. Ford, Vice-President ; F. A. Thayer, Secretary; Sumner A. Hay ward. Treasurer; James For ter, Librarian ; Charles J. F. Packard, William H. Faxon, Samuel McLauth- lin, Thomas Leonard, S. Franklin Packard, D. B. Lovell, Ti'us- tees ; William H. Faxon, Musical Director. BANK. The business of the town of North Bridge water had in- creased to such an extent, and the wants of the people were such, as to induce a few public-spirited individuals to petition the Legislature for a charter to do banking business, which was granted to Messrs. Bela Keith, Benjamin Kingman, and Jesse Perkins, March 28, 1854, with a capital of $100,000, divided into shares of $100 each. The bank was organized under the name of the North Bridge water Bank, With the following officers ; namely, Martin Wales, of Stoughton, Presi- dent; Rufus P. Kingman, Cashier; Benjamin Kingman, Fred- erick Howard, Chandler Sprague, William F. Brett, Ebenezer Tucker, and Pardon Copeland, Directors. In 1857 Mr. Brett resigned his office, and in 1860 Elijah Howard, of Easton, was elected to fill the vacancy. The first bills issued from this institution was September 332 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 4, 1854, since which time it has been in successful operation, and has proved a valuable addition to the business facilities of the town, and a mark of the enterprise of her citizens. Previous to the establishment of this bank, the business peo- ple, wishing banking accommodations, were obliged to go out of town for the same. At the time of writing this, most other banks in the coun- try are being changed into " National Banks," and the stock- holders of this institution are not in favor of changing; hence there is a prospect of its discontinuing business. SAVINGS-BANK. The beneficent spirit of the present age is in nothing more remarkably displayed than in the combined energy with which individuals of the highest rank in society are laboring to promote the welfare of the lower order. The advantages that have arisen, both to the individual contributors and the public, by these institutions have been great. The first attempt made to give effect to a plan for enabling the laboring poor to provide support for themselves in sickness, as well as old age, was in 1789. Again, in 1808, a bill was introduced in the " House of Commons," for promoting indus- try among the laboring classes, and for the relief of the poor, which was as follows, — " Whereas, such of the laboring poor as are desirous of making out of their earnings some savings, as a future provision for themselves or tiicir families, are discouraged from so doing by the difficulty of placing out securely the small sums which they are able to save ; and believing it would tend to pro- mote habits of industry and frugality, and encourage the poor to make a provision for themselves and their families, if an establishment was formed in which they might invest their money with security and advantage." These institutions are in general intended for that class of poor but industrious persons who deserve help by endeav- oring to help themselves, the primary object not being for gain, but benevolence, and are for the benefit of the widow, tlie orplian, and the aged. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 333 Many a penny that is now safely deposited in the vaults of these savings institutions in the country might have gone where the possessor would never have seen them again ; for this reason savings-banks are a great blessing to the commu- nity. In the town of North Bridgewater, there are individuals that look to the interests of others as well as themselves, and having at the same time an eye to the interests of the community generally, they petitioned for an act of incorpo- ration as a savings-bank, which was granted to Messrs. Franklin Ames, Edward Southworth, and George B. Dunbar, April 24, 1851, under the name of the North Bridgewater Savings-Bank. The following were the officers of the insti- tution at the time of its organization in 1851 ; namely, Colo- nel Edward Southworth, President ; Franklin Ames, George 'B. J) nnhox, Vice-Presidents; Edward Southworth, Jr., /Secre- ^ar?/ and Treasurer; Edward Southworth, Lorenzo D.Hervey, Henry Y. French, Franklin Ames, Algernon S. Sj'lvester, Oakes S. Soule, George B. Dunbar, Edward Southworth, Jr., Trustees. This institution under able management has been very successful, and productive of a great amount of good to the community. The amount of deposits for the year 1865 were about $160^000, which was invested in bank stock, real es- tate, public funds, and personal security. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Water is the grand agent that nature has provided for the extinguishment of flames, and the different ways and means for applying it with effect have been sought for in every civ- ilized country. In the absence of more suitable implements, buckets and other portable vessels of capacity at hand have always been seized to throw water upon fire, and when used with celerity and presence of mind in the early commence- 334 msTORY OF north bridgewater. ment of a fire, have often been sufficient ; but when a confla- gration extends beyond their reach, the fate of the burning pile too often resembles that of the ships of " ^neas." " Nor buckets poured, nor strength of human hand. Can the victorious element withstand." Hence the necessity of some device by which a stream of water may be forced from a distance on flames. Ingenious men of former days were stimulated to an unusual degree to invent machines for that purpose. The first machine used for throwing water upon fire was the common syringe. Fire was the most destructive agent employed in ancient wars ; hence every efibrt that could be made by ingenuity for pro- tection from the assaults of pitch, oil, and fire, that were thrown from the ramparts, was made. The introduction of " fire-engines " was an important event in the country, and indicates a certain degree of re- finement in civilization and an advanced state of the me- chanic arts. If we review the progress of fire-engines in modern times, from the syringe to the splendid engine of to- day, we cannot fail to observe that progress marks the age. At first was used the single cylinder, then a double cylinder and air-chamber, which was first used in 1825.'^ FIRE-ENGINES. The first fire-engine in North Bridgewater was purchased by subscription in 1827, and was owned by a private com- pany. The following is a copy of the original subscription paper : — " This proposes a method for obtaining afire-engine, to be kept near the road betwixt the Old Meeting House and Mr. Whitman's office, for the use of the inhabitants of North Bridgewater who are liable to suffer loss by fire. And to accomplish said object, twenty-three shares, valued at twenty dollars each, arc offered to those who may feel interested to become proprietors ♦ Tlie first fire-engine in use in this country was imported from Holland for the city of New York, in December, 1731. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 335 thereof. Each subscriber Tvill annex to his name how many eharcs he takes, and if less than one, what part. And we, the subscribers, do severally feel under obligations to pay, agreeably to our subscription, to the proprietors, treasurer, or agent duly authorized by a majority of proprietors to receive their money, and procure their engine. " North Bridgewater, February 10, 1827." No. of No. of Subscribers' Names. Shares. Subscribers' Names. Sb^ires. Eliab Whitman One. Eliphalet Kingman One half. Nathan Perry " Bela Keith " Edward Southworth " Ephraim Howard " Silas Packard . , ; " William Faxon " Jabez Field " Nathan Jones " Benjamin Kingman " David Packard " John Wales " John Packard " David Ames " Nathaniel H. Cross " RoBseter Jones " Charles Packard " Micah Faxon " Hiram Atherton " Nathan Hay ward " Azor Packard One quarter. Arza Leonard , " Josiah W. Kingman. . . " Azel Wood " Benjamin Stoddard. ... " Lemuel French " John Crafts " Zibeon French " Thomas Wales Three quarters. Perez Crocker " Nathaniel B. Harlow . . One quarter. John Battles " Sidney Perkins " This engine was called the '' Union No. 1," and was a bucket-tub to be filled by hand. The machine passed out of the proprietors' hands to the town, on condition that the town would put the engine in perfect order, and keep it in order for use at fires. They also furnished a hook-and-ladder car- riage, with fire-hooks, ladders, chains, etc. The above constituted all the faciUties for extinguishing fires previous to 1845. At that date, the town, finding the alarms of fire growing more numerous as new buildings were erected, and were so near together, " voted to procure two new and improved suction fire-engines." This vote passed February 9, 1846. The town appropriated $1,000, provided the citizens would subscribe $1,000 more. The subscription was promptly raised, and Benjamin Kingman and Amasa Edson appointed a committee to purchase the machines. 336 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Previous to this time, the management at fires was under the direction of " fire wards " appointed by the town. The two new engines were manufactured by Messrs. T. and E. Thayer, costing seven hundred and fifty dollars each, and were completed and received February 6, 1847. One of them was called " Protector," and was kept in the Centre Village ; the other, called " Enterprise," was located at Cam- pello. The present " fire department " was organized by an act of incorporation by the Legislature of Massachusetts, March 18, 1846, and at the time of the receipt of the two new engines, consisted of the following : one old engine, the " Union," Cap- tain Henry L. Bryant; " Protector No. 3," Captain B. P. Lu- cas, — motto, "We will endeavor;" "Enterprise No. 2," Captain Aaron B. Drake, — motto, " Always ready ; " one hook-and-ladder carriage with the fixtures, and one old and two new engine-houses. In 1850 the town purchased a large engine of John Agnew, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, costing $1,700, which was called the " Protector No. 3." The old engine of that name was changed to " Relief No. 4," — motto, " Our aim, the pub- lic good." In May, 1853, a new machine was purchased by private subscription, by the name of " Independence No. 5," — motto, " Still live." About the same time, the " Rehef En- gine No. 4 " was sold to the town of Randolph, and located at South Randolph. In the fall of 1853, a new engine was pur- chased of L. Button & Co., of Waterford, New York, named " Mayflower No. 4," which name was changed to " Columbian No. 5," — motto, " On the alert." In the spring of 1861, the town voted to sell " Protector No. 3," which was done during the year, by exchange with William Jeffers, of Pawtucket, for one of his engines, using the same name and number. In 1854 "Enterprise Engine No. 2 " was transferred to the " West Shares," or North- West FIRE ENGINE HOUSE. - ENTERPRISE COMPANY No. 2. Campello. FIRE ENGINE llUUSE. — PROTECTOR COMPANY No. 3. Centre Village. MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 337 Bridgewater, and the name changed to " Niagara No. 6." During that year a new engine was purchased of L. Button & Co., of Waterford, New York, to take the place of the old engine, adopting the same name, and was located at Cam- pello. In 1865 the " Niagara Engine " was sold to go to South Easton, and a new engine was purchased at Charles- town, named " Hancock No. 1." At the time of writing the above, in 1865^ the fire depart- ment of North Bridgewater consists of " Hancock Engine No. 1," Captain Isaac H. Hartwell, located at the " West Shares," — motto, " Our aim, the public good ; " " Enterprise Engine No. 2," Captain William Stevens, located at Campello, — motto, "Always ready;" "Protector Engine No. 3," Cap- tain Henry B. Packard, located in the Centre Village, — motto, " We will endeavor ; " " Columbian Engine No. 5," Captain E. Z. Stevens, also located in the Centre Village, — motto, " On the alert ; " and one hook-and-ladder carriage and three engine-houses.* * On Saturday the 21st of October, 1865, the fire companies made a trial of fire-engines for a silver trumpet. " Protector " took the prize, playing horizou- tally 220 feet. 43 CHAPTER XVIII. MISCELLAJVEOUS HISTOR Y— COJSTTIJ^UED. Burj-ing-grounds. — Melrose Cemetery. — Hearse. — Town Pound. — Lock-up. — Poor. — Town House. — Telegraph. — North Bridgewater Gas Light Company. — Franklin Debating Association. — Pi Beta Society. — Library Association. — Agricultural Library Association. — Soldiers' Aid Society. — Freedmen's Relief Association. — Industrial Association. — Philomathian Association. — Massasoit Lodge of L 0. of 0. F. No. 69. — Paul Revere Lodge of Freemasons. — Fires, Casualties, and iliscellaneous Events. BURYING-GROUNDS. THE custom of burjangthe dead in public places prevailed among the most ancient nations. The Romans observed this custom in the earliest days, and in the more flourishing periods of the republic they burnt their dead, and only bu- ried their ashes in urns. The ancient Germans deposited their dead in groves, consecrated by their priests, and with the introduction of the Christian religion consecrated places of burial have been appropriated for that purpose, all over the world. Christians of all denominations are beginning to regard the burial-places of their friends with that reverence due to the departed. Few evidences of a more refined sentiment can be found more marked than the selection of beautiful and choice grounds for the final resting-place of their friends. The once cheerless and gloomy aspect of our old buryiug-grounds has become attractive, by the removal of all noxious weeds, thistles, and briers, and the yards neatly laid out with walks '' round about." In the early settlement of the country, burying-lots were selected more with regard to convenfence than for looks. Now beautiful spots of ground are selected in retired locali- ties, in some shaded grove, or in some rural locality. Costly 338 MISCELLANEOUS HISTOEY. 339 monuments are erected without regard to expense. For- merly after the bodies were buried, the care of the grave ceased. Now neat headstones are erected and beautiful flowers are kept in bloom over the remains of loved ones. Probably the first burial-place in North Bridgewater was that situated on the westerly side of the main street, leading from the Centre Village to Campello, and but a short distance from the residence of the late William Tribou. These grounds are of small size, and contain one tomb, and that of ancient date. In this yard many of the headstones are bro- ken, or rough and irregularly placed, and some covered with moss, rendering the names quite illegible. This yard shows bow little regard so many in the community pay to the final resting-place of their friends. It would seem as though the friends and posterity of those buried there would try to im- prove a spot so exposed as that, on one of the public streets of the town. A few trees set out would change the appearance very much, and a trifling expense in rearranging might make it quite attractive. We hope ere long to see some improvements in that direction. Another yard is situated nearly opposite the Salisbury House, Campello, which is a very small family yard belong- ing to a few individuals. The first person buried there was Jonas Keith, the former owner of the land, who died of the small-pox. A long time since many of the occupants or pro- prietors of this lot have removed the remains of their friends to the new Union Cemetery, leaving but few now buried in the yard. There is a family tomb in the yard, belonging to the heirs of the late Simeon Keith. This lot is situated quite near many houses and is in so exposed a condition that it will probably be given up as a burial-place ere long. There is still another quite large burying-ground at the north end of the Centre Village, forming the corner of Main «vnd Ashland Streets. This is an old yard, and is well 340 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. filled with graves. How long this yard has been used for the purpose of burial, we have no means of knowing. It is, however, one of the oldest in the town, and, like the first- mentioned, needs care and some expense to make it attrac- tive. There is one tomb in this yard erected by Col. Caleb Howard. There is also another yard near the residence of the late Ezekiel Merritt. This is probably quite an old spot, and is not much used of late, very few families being interested in the lot. Following Belmont Street to the-west till we come near the mill, at Tilden's Corner, on Liberty Street, we find a neat little yard, fenced with a substantial stone wall, with but a few graves in it, and those that are there seem to exhibit some care. We find another small burying-ground on Pleasant Street, near the residence of Charles T. Reynolds, in which are but a few graves. There is also a yard in the easterly part of the town, on Pine Street, and near the residence of the late Samuel Pack- ard, in very good order. On Summer Street, near the residence of John Thompson, is another small yard, enclosed with a substantial stone fence, in which are several graves of comparatively recent date. MELROSE CEI^fETERY. Travelling on the road from North Bridgewater to Stough- ton, on the Taunton Turnpike, we find a moderate size spot of ground set apart for burial purposes, under the above name. In the yard is one tomb belonging to the heirs of the late Capt. Lemuel Packard. This yard has the appearance of neatness, and is a very desirable location for a cemetery, In 1848 Messrs. Chandler Sprague, Esq., and William F. Brett purchased a lot of land, containing about fifteen acres, MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 341 of Azel Packard, extending from Centre Street, on tne north, to Crescent Street, on the south, and bordering upon Sprague's Pond on the west, for the purpose of a cemetery. The land was divided into lots, walks, and avenues, and sold to various individuals for burial purposes. The following persons were organized into a corporation under the name of Union Cemetery, Oak Grove, of North Bridge water, April 27, 1849; namely, Benjamin Kingman, George B. Dunbar, Abel Kingman, George W. Bryant, David Howard, Chandler Sprague, Francis M. French, Robert Smith, Lorenzo D. Hervey, William P. Howard, Edward Southworth, Jr., Charles S. Johnson, and William F. Brett. The cemetery was consecrated by appropriate exercises, May 21, 1849, at which Rev. Daniel Huntington, of Carapello, delivered an able address appropriate to the occasion. There is also another cemetery on the north side of Court Street, near Perez Southworth's, containing about three acres, which is occupied by the friends of the Catholic persuasion, under care of Rev. T. B. McNulty, called St. Patrick's Cem- etery. HEARSE. In the early history of towns, we find it was customary to carry the remains of departed friends to the grave upon a bier made for that purpose. It was usually carried upon the shoulders of men selected for that service, who were called bearers. Upon the introduction of carriages, an effort was made to procure a hearse to take the place of the bier. In a warrant calling a meeting of the North Parish in April, 1818, we find an article '■ to see if the parish would build, or cause to be built, a hearse or decent carriage to carry the dead to the place of interment, and a building to keep the same in." " Voted not to act upon the article." Judging by a vote passed in November, 1828, we should 342 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. suppose that a hearse and house were built by private enter- prise. The vote is as follows : " Voted to accept of tha hearse and house as presented by the proprietors to the town of North Bridgewater, and that said town will pay the bal- ance due to Captain David Ames for building said house, amounting to fifty-two dollars." The house stood on the old church green, until August 10, 1835, when the parish voted to have it removed, on account of building the parsonage house. November 4, 1850, a committee was chosen to-day, to re- pair the old or build a new hearse. Franklin Ames, Elipha- let Kingman, and Ruel Richmond were the committee. A new hearse was procured during the year, and is the one now owned by the town. March 18, 1788, at a meeting held this day in the North Parish, " to see if the parish will vote to purchis a burying cloath, and choose a man or men to purchis the same," it was " voted that the precinct cormittee purchis a burying cloath, and they use their Discresion in that afair." TOWN POUND. In the early settlement of the towns throughout the prov- ince, swine were allowed to run at large, upon their being properly yoked, between April 1st and October 15th, and " ringed in the nose all the rest of the year," under a penalty of sixpence each. Also all sheep running at large and not under a shepherd between May 1st and October 31st, to a fine of threepence each. The several towns could, by vote of a majority, allow them to run at large ; but when they voted not to have them run, there was need of a place to put those who should violate the law, and break into cornfields or private enclosures. In 1698 a law was passed requiring towns to make and keep a pound, as follows : — " Tliat there ehall be a sufficient pound or pounds made and maintained, MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 343 from time to time, in every town and precinct within this province, in Buch part or places thereof as the selectmen shall direct and appoint, at the cost and charge of such town and precinct, for the impounding or restraining of any swine, neat cattle, horses, or sheep, as shall be found damage-feasant in any cornfield or other enclosures ; or swine, unyoked or unringed, neat cat- tle, horses, or sheep, going upon the common, not allowed to feed there by the major part of the Propriety," etc. In accordance with the above requirement, the town of Bridgewater maintained a town pound from its first settle- ment, and when it was divided into precincts, each precinct was required to erect one within their limits. The North Parish, being a law-loving and law-abiding people, erected one upon or near the meeting-house green, which remained till 1828, when, by vote of the town of North Bridgewater, it was removed. April 7, 1828, the following record appears on the town books : " Voted to accept the offer of Benjamin Kingman, which is to furnish the town with a pound for forty years, and remove the stone of the pound for his own use as a compensation." Since that time Mr. Kingman has furnished the same ac- cording to agreement. When the lands of our fathers were wild and unfenced, the " cattell," " hoggs," " sheap," and " bosses " were allowed to run at large in the fields and roads, and then the cattle were usually marked in some way, generally by a slit in one or both of the ears, and the marks were recorded upon the rec- ords of the town, and a bell was also attached to their necks. The hogs were either " yoaked " or had " wrings " in their noses to prevent their doing damage, and the sheep wore yokes also ; the horses were fettered with a chain passing from one ankle to another, that they might be taken at pleasure. As the country became settled, people began to fence their lots and farms, and swine were placed in small pens, the sheep placed in folds, and the cattle enclosed in lots used as pas- tures. 344 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. i LOCK-UP. The next thing in order should be the lock-up. Provision having been made for penning cattle and other animals, there '^vas also a need of some place in which persons com- mitting crimes, and who could not take care of themselves, could be placed for safe-keeping, or be kept until they could have a trial. The number of such persons was very few previous to about 1852, when the town voted to provide a place for the safe-keeping of criminals. The first place provided was the building that had previously been used as a hearse-house, which was fitted for that purpose, and used till 1857, when the town voted to dispose of the lock-up, and provide a suit- able place for the safe-keeping of criminals upon the town- farm. Again, November 30, 1857, the town "voted to choose a committee of three to build a lock-up for the detention of criminals, and that said committee be and are hereby author- ized to purchase or lease a lot of land within the limits of the Watch District." George B. Dunbar, Elisha H. Joslyn, and Lyman Clark were the committee, who proceeded to erect the same upon a lot of land purchased of W. Holliston Whit- man, a short distance south of Crescent Street. The building is built of brick, with cells fitted with iron bedsteads, bars, and bolts, in a durable form. The building is enclosed by a board fence, several feet high. POOR. " Rob not the poor because he is poor." Until within a few years, it was the custom of the difierent towns of Massachusetts to " vendue the poor ; " that is, to sell the support of the poor to the one who would do it the cheapest. The last vote we find on record in relation to sell- ing the poor in the town of North Bridgewater was April 1^ MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 345 1822, as follows: "Voted that all paupers who cannot by themselves or friends procure a home, to be put out at pub- lic auction or private sale, for one year from the 15th inst., the remainder to be provided for by the selectmen." In 1830 the propriety of building a house for the use of the town, and to provide a place for the poor, was brought to the attention of the citizens in town-meeting April 1, 1822, and a committee appointed to examine and report concerning the expediency of purchasing a poorhouse. Mark Perkins, Caleb Howard, Esq., Eliphalet Kingman, Jonathan Gary, and Bela Keith, Esq., were the committee, who reported that the subject of purchasing a town-farm was worthy the attention of the town. Accordingly, April 4, 1834, Benjamin King- man, Micah Packard, and Abel Kingman were appointed a committee with full power to purchase a house and land for the use of the town's poor. April 25, 1831, a farm was pur- chased of Benjamin King, Esq., in the easterly part of the town, consisting of ninety-four and three quarters acres of land and buildings thereon, formerly known as the Deacon Jacob Fuller farm, for the sum of $2,625. A superintendent was appointed yearly to manage the farm, and take proper care of the poor. Deacon Jacob Fuller was the first person placed in charge. Theron Ames, Josiah Dunbar, Weston Simmons, Colwell, Jones, and the present superintendent, Howard, have had the management since the first. A board of faithful and trusty Overseers of the Poor are annually elected by the town, who have the general oversight of the poor and provide for their wants, and upon inquiry we are satisfied that the poor of the town are well cared for. WARNING OUT OP TOWN. The people in ancient days resorted to various means to prevent immigrants coming into town from becoming charge- able upon the public. A custom much in use in the town of 34:6 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Bridgewater was to notify or warn the parties moving into the town " to depart hence." We insert a copy of one hand- ed to us, as a specimen of early notions : — " Plymouth SS. To John Tilden, Joii^r : " By virtue of a warrant from the selectmen of the town of Bridgewater, you are requested to depart the limits of said town within fifteen days, you not having obtained leave of inhabiting the same. " JONATHAN KEITH, Constable. " November 25, 1789." TOWN HOUSE. The first town meeting in the town of North Bridgewater was held in the meeting-house of the First Congregational Church, in 1821. Since that time the meeting has been hol- den in the various public halls in the village. Several at- tempts have been made to see if the town would build a house suitable for holding town meetings. The first move in that direction was in 1843, as appears by vote of the town, De- cember 16, 1843. At a meeting held on that day to see if the town would purchase the Second Congregational Meeting- house, it was voted to choose a committee of three to con- sider of the matter, and report at a future meeting. Benjamin Kingman, Jesse Perkins, and Eliphalet Kingman were the committee. In 1847 the subject was brought before the town at a meeting held in May, at which it was voted to postpone building a town-house at present. Again, March 11, 1850, Bela Keith, Esq., Jesse Perkins, Esq., Col. Edward South- worth, Caleb Copeland, Marcus Packard, Isaac Hartwell, and Capt. Henry French were chosen a committee to procure a plan of a building, and the probable cost of the same, also the subject of purchasing a lot of land, and report at a future meeting. A report was made, and, September 6, 1850, the committee were instructed to purchase a lot of land of Wil- liam P. Howard, which was done. The lot situated opposite H. W. Robinson's store, corner of Main and Centre Streets, MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY. 347 was purchased of Mr. Howard for the sura of $1,500. April 30, 1855, the town voted to authorize the selectmen to sell the town-house lot at public auction within thirty days. The lot was sold to Mr. David F. Studley and others for $3,050. The above is the last wo have heard in reference to erecting a town-house. A town of the size of North Bridge- water certainly ought to have a house of her own, and wo doubt not the time is near at hand when she will have an edifice that shall be an ornament to the town. TELEGRAPH. The first electric current that passed through the town of North Bridgewater, on wires, was in 1856. The line was run from Boston to Myrick's Station, on the line of the Fall River Railroad. The proprietors were Messrs. Brewer Aug. 30, 1859. liam Nash, J William H. Rounds Feb. 7, 18G0. E. Sumner Snell April 10, 1860. Azel Reynolds April 17, 1860. ■ Caleb H. Packard Feb. 22, 1862. John W. Kingman 1862. EW. Bates, assignerKj^^ 1863. to John Ellis, > ^V,r^''p''''^°''^Feb. 9,1864. to vvilliam iaxon, > T. K. Reed Aug. 1864. Reed & Packard Aug. 23,1864. Aberdeen Keith Sept. 1864. E. D. & 0. B. Reynolds. .Jan. 24, 1865. T. K. Reed Mar. 1865. Walker & Tribou April, 1865. DESCRIPTION OF PATENT. Plug and trunnl'l gear for ships' use. Machine for making shoes. Improved pump. Improved method of tanning sole leather. Improved pump. Machine for drilling rocks. Blow-pipe for dentists. Improved bellows for reed in- struments. Improved beehive. Improved method of hanging saws. Shoemakers' edge planes. Spoke-shaves. Improved mode of constructing horse stalls. Improved method of adjusting and holding knives on spoke- shaves. Edge planes for trimming boot and shoe soles. Machine for pricking and cut- ting heels. Heel shaves, for boots and shoes. Improved wagon wrench. Machine for skiving, trimming, and chamfering leather. Edge planes for boots and shoes. Staging supporter for mechanics. Improved clothes-wringer. Patent composition for roofing. Improved wood-saw frames. Improved lasting tack. Eyeleting machine. Catch button. Machine for cutting leather into counters. Combined ],m. 1st, Lavina Snell, Aug. 19, 1804; 2d, Nancy S. Warren. 48 Polly, married Ichabod Reynolds, Jan. 21, 1796. 49 Samuel (son of Samuel 22) married Molly, daughter of Josiah Packard, March 18, 1778. Children : — 50 Josiah [90], married Eunice Packard, Oct. 28, 1812. 51 Samuel [103], married Lucy Thayer, May 22, 1831, 62 Mehilable, married Alpheus French, May 11, 1800. 53 Hannah, single. 54 Sally, single. 55 William (son of Samuel 22) married Molly, daughter of Ezra Allen, 1782. Children : — 56 Susanna, b. May 1, 1784 ; died single. 57 Zenas, b. July 31, 1785 [108] ; m. Ist, Sibbil French, June 17, 1813 ; 2d, Almira Packard, Nov. 28, 1830. 58 William, b. Jan. 7, 1787 [119] ; married Harriet Pray, of Boston. 69 Cyrus, b. Oct. 18, 1789 [123] ; married Mary Ann VV^inchester. 60 Sally, b. April 19, 1792 ; died single. 61 Polly, b. Aug. 30, 1794. 62 Phebe, married Jabez Kingman, June 7, 1818. The mother died . He then married Betty Phillips, Aug. 27, 1801. Children: — 63 Asa, b. 1801 [130] ; m. Izaniah W. Curtis, of Stoughton, Jan. 2, 1823. 64 Mary, b. Sept. 24, 1803 ; married Moses Mellen, Sept. 7, 1833. 65 Betsy, b. Sept. 1805 ; married Daniel O. Wade, April 20, 1825. 66 Almira, b. Feb. 1807 ; married Lucien B. Keith, Sept. 20, 1829. The father died Feb. 1840. The mother died . 67 RuFUS (son of Simeon 31) married Susanna, daughter of Zachariah Gary, Sept. 28, 1775. Children : — 68 Jonathan, b. Sept. 29, 1776. 69 Ezra, b. Feb. 27, 1779. 70 Cynthia, b. May 12, 1781.^ 71 Simeon (son of Simeon 31) married Susanna, dau. of Luke Perkins, Dec. 25, 1777. Children : — 454 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 72 Alpheus, m. Ist, Betsy Ilolincs, of Halifax, 1807 ; 2d, Betsy Hall, of Kaynham, 1815. 73 Panncnas, b. Nov. 3, 1782 [138] ; married Avis French, of Braintree. 74 Ann, married Dr. Nahum Smith, Jan. 19, 1808. 75 Joseph (son of Isaac 42) married Olive, daughter of Jeremiah Beals, Dec. 21, 1797. Children : — 76 Ephraim, b. Sept. 19, 1798 [1-13] ; married, 1st, Eunice Packard ; 2d, Ruth Copeland, of West Bridgewater. 77 Polly, b. Oct. 30, 1800 ; married Nahum Battles, March 26, 1826. 78 Charles, h. Jan. 17, 1803 [147] ; married Mary Hawley, Jan. 4, 1833. 79 Jeremiah, b. Feb. 1, 1805 [152] ; m. Elvira A. Hubbert, July 4, 1830. 80 Sarah, b. June 20, 1807 ; died April 22, 1864. 81 Joel, b. Dec. 4, 1809 [155] ; married Agnes Mclntire, of Boston. 82 David, b. April 2, 1816 [157] ; married Caroline Freeman, of Boston. The father died Nov. 22, 1845. The mother died Nov. 23, 1860. 83 ZiBEON (son of Isaac 42) married Lavina, daughter of Captain Zebedee Snell, Aug. 19, 1804. Children : — 84 Martha, b. Feb. 21, 1805 ; married William French. 85 AbifjaU, b. March 18, 1806; m. William Harris, Jr., Nov. 4, 1829. 86 Zibeon, b. April 19, 1808 ; died single. 87 Sanford, b. Feb. 5, 1810 ; married Emeline Packard, June 13, 1838. 88 Mary Hayward, b. Jan. 11, 1812; married AVilliam Harris, Jr. 89 Harriet Newell, b. Feb. 3, 1814 ; m. Joseph II. Reynolds, Nov. 20, 1840. 90 Lucia, b. April 1, 1816 ; married Cornelius II. Dunham, Sept. 8, 1833. 91 Isaac, b. April 25, 1817 [161] ; married, 1st, Charlotte Thayer, 1844; 2d, Mary A. Dunham, 1852. 92 Sally, b. Aug. 11, 1819 ; died single. 93 Lavina, b. Oct. 24, 1821 ; died March 3, 1822. 94 Thomas, b. Nov. 10, 1822 ; died Jan. 16, 1823. 95 Julia, b. March 8, 1824 ; married George G. Carr, Aug. 25, 1852. The wile died Oct. 2, 1833. He then married Nancy Smith, daughter of Stephen Warren, of Livermore, widow of Ardin Ellis, of llart- ford, Me. 96 JosiAH (son of Samuel 49) married Eunice, daughter of Jonas Packard, Oct. 28, 1812. Children : — 97 Mary, b. Oct. 17, 1813 ; died Dec. 2, 1813. 98 Eleanor, b. May 25, 1815 ; died JNIarch 30, 1816. 99 Nancy, h. March 16, 1817 ; married Benjamin Alden. 100 Adomram, b. Jan. 18, 1820 ; died Sept. 24, 1822. 101 Joel Packard, b. Feb. 28, 1822 [165] ; m. Lavina Baker, of Stoughton. 102 Sibbil, b. Feb. 20, 1824 ; married Jonas P. Jameson, Aug. 29, 1847. The lather died June 30, 1861. The mother died March 30, 1861. 103 Samtjel (son of Samuel 49) married Lucy, daughter of Alexander Thayer, May 22, 1831. Children : — 104 Lavina, b. March 5, 1832. 106 Francis, b. June 13, 1836. 105 Samuel Temple, b. Sept. 3. 1834. 107 Edward, b. Oct. 3, 1838. The liither died Dec. 19, 1843. 108 Zexas (son of William 55) married Sibbil, daughter of Captain William French, of Stoughton, June 27, 1813. Children : — 109 WiUiarrt French, b. July 13, 1816- [1701 : m. Rebecca Packard, Jan. 21, 1836. FAMILY REGISTEE. 455 110 Mary Allen, b. Aug. 13, 1818 ; died young. 111 Zcnas Franklin, b. Oct. 20, 1822 [170] ; m. Julia F. Tilden, 1814. 112 SMU Alma, b. Got. 23, 1824. 113 Ihnry Allen, h. April 4, 1830 [185] ; m. Hannah F. Gibbs, Nov. 9, 1851. The wile died Sept. 22, 1834. lie tlien married Almira, daugliter of John Packard, iSiov. 28, 1830. Children : — 114 Mary Ellen, b. June 18, 1838 ; married Timijthy Smith. 115 Charles Edward, b. July 2'J, 183'J ; m. Avis \V. Underwood, of Har- wich, Mass. 116 Cordelia Almira, b. May 25, 1841 ; married Joshua F. Tobcy. 117 Sarah Adelaide, b. Nov. 22, 1843. 118 Georr/e Elmer, b. May 24, 1849 ; died July 2, 1851. 119 William (son of William 55) married Harriet, daughter of John Pray, of Boston. Children : — 120 William Henry, died . 121 Charles Samuel, married Mehitable B. Packard, of Abington, Oct. 18, 1852. 122 Harriet Elizabeth, married Daniel F. Chesman. The father died . The widow then married Jonathan B. Clark, of Boston. 123 Cyrus (son of William 55) married Mary Ann Winchester, of Boston. Children : — 124 Cyrus Kingman. 126 Mary Ann. 128 Edward. 125 William Augustus. 127 Hannah. 129 Lucy. The father died Dec. 30, 1804, at New Haven, Conn., aged 75 years. 130 Asa (son of William 55) married Izaniah W. Curtis, of Stoughton, Jan. 2, 1823. Children : — 131 Mary Mellen. 133 William Edgar. 135 Ethan Keith. 132 Alonzo Haventon. 134 Izaniah Melissa. 136 Ella Althea. 137 Anna Keith. Residents of Stoughton. 138 Parmenas (son of Simeon 71) married Avis, daughter of Zenas French, of Braintree, Sept. 30, 1804. Children : — 139 Simeon, b. March 8, 1805 [189] ; married Lodency Wallis, 1829. 140 Belsy French, b. March 19, 1807 ; m. Philander Holmes, Feb. 5. 1827. 141 Susan Relief, b. June 7, 1809 ; m. Erastus Wales, July 29, 1827. 142 Lucinda, b. Julv 11, 1813 ; died Jan. 10, 1814. The fatlier died Dec. 25, 1850. 143 Ephraim (son of Joseph 75) married Eunice, daughter of Cyrus Pack- ard, June 16, 1825. Children : — 144 Hannah, died young. The wife died . He then married Ruth, daughter of Ebenezer Copeland, of West Bridgewater, Sept. 25, 1837. Children : — 145 Ellis, b. Oct. 23, 1840. 146 Ruth Augusta, b. Sept. 13, 1846. Farmer. 147 Charles (son of Joseph 75) married Mary Bowman, daughter of Tru- man R. Hawley, of Windsor, Vt., Jan. 4, 1833. Children : — 148 Charles Henry, b. May 11, 1834 ; died May 25, 1834. 456 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 149 Fred. Augustus, b. Oct. 17, 1835 ; died April 16, 1839. 150 Olive Frances, b. Aug. 25, 1842 ; died Feb. 4, 1840. 151 George Wesley, b. March 30, 1845 ; clerk in Boston. Residents of Boston. 152 Jeremiah (son of Joseph 75) married Elvira A. Hubbert, July 4,1830. Children : — 153 Elizabeth, b. 1831 ; died 1847. 154 Lucy Ellen, b. Oct. 10, 1832 ; m. Isaac Adams, Jr., March 20. 1850. 155 Joel (son of Joseph 75) m. Agnes Mclntire, of Boston. Children : — 156 Theodore, clerk in Merchants' Exchange, Boston. The father died in 1865. 157 David (son of Joseph 75) married Caroline Freeman, of Boston. Children ; — 158 Caroline, married Frank Pease. 159 Sarah Addie, married Varanes Filoon. 160 Nellie Frances, single. 161 Isaac (son of Zibeon 83) married Charlotte, daughter of Eliphalet Thayer, June 27, 1844. Children : — 162 Charlotte Adeline, b. Sept. 11, 1845. 103 Lavina Sncll, b. Jan. 31, 1849. 164 Isaac Weston Packard, b. Oct. 30, 1859. The wife died Jan. 15, 1852. He then married Mary Aurelia, daughter of Isaac Dunham, of Bristol, Me., Jan. 29, 1853. 165 Joel Packard (son of Josiah 90) married Lavina, daughter of Aaron B. Baker, of Sharon, Mass., Sept. 12, 1847. Children : — 166 Elmer, b. July 5, 1848. 167 Etta Lavina, b. Sept. 10, 1855 ; died Sept. 20, 1856. 168 Henry Ellis, b. Nov. 2. 1858 ; died Feb. 10, 1859. 169 Edith Augusta, h. July 25, 1864. 170 William French (son of Zenas 108) married Rebecca, daughter of Caleb Packard, Jan. 21, 1836. Children : — 171 William Henry, b. Nov. 16, 1838 [196] ; m. Elizabeth Copeland, Nov. 30, 1858. 172 Rufus Emery, b. July 31, 1840 ; married Martha Jane Studley, June 15, 1864. 173 Frederic Lyman, b. July 21, 1843 ; married Mary Eldora Ward, June 15, 1804. 174 Alice Maria, b. ]\Iay 1, 1848. 175 Clara Amelia, b. Dee. 12, 1852. Merchant at Washington, D. C. 176 Zenas Franklin (son of Zenas 108) married Julia Frances, daughter of John Tilden, 1844. Children : — 177 Julia Franklin, b. March 11, 1845. 178 Henry, b. April 25, 1848. 182 Mary Annie, b. Oct. 1, 1856. 179 Caroline Alma, b. Oct. 4, 1850. 183 Marion, b. Dec. 0, 1801. 180 George Linden, b. Feb. 8, 1853. 184 Franklin, b. Aug. 1, 1865. 181 Edward, b. April 3, 1855 ; died June 1, 1855. Merchant in Boston ; residents of Brookliue, Mass. FAMILY REGISTER. 457 185 Henry Allen (son of Zcnas 108) married Hannah Foster, daughter of Thomas F. Gibbs, of Bridgewater, Mass., Nov. U, 1851. Children : — 18G William Frank, h. Sept. 13, 1852. 187 Isabel Alma, b. Dec. 30, 1854. 188 Harry Mead, b. Jan. 20, 18G2 ; died May 21, 1865. Clothing merchant at North Bridge water. 189 Simeon (son of Parmenas 138) m. Lodency Wallis, 1829. Children : — 190 Erastus Wales, b. Sept. 2, 1829 ; died single. 191 Betsy Jane, b. Sept. 2, 1832 ; m. Aaron Ilolbrook, of East Randolph. 192 Avis French. 193 Anna, married Otis, of Stoughton. 194 Simeon W., died single Jan. 23, 1846. 195 Nelson, resides at Portland, Me. The father died June 11, 1846. 196 William Henry (son of William French 170) married Elizabeth, dau. of Ephraim Copeland, Nov. 30, 1858. Children : — 197 Bertie Ellsworth, A^xW 15, 1861 ; died Feb. 20, 1864. 198 Samuel Shepard (son of Alpheus) came from Halifax, Mass., in 1830 ; married Joanna Packard, of Abington, Mass., Nov. 17, 1839. Children : — 199 Henry Wallace, b. Dec. 13, 1841. 200 William Shelton, b. Jan. 22, 1843 ; in Co. K, 58th Mass. Regt. ; 9 months' and three years' service. 201 Mary Curtis, b. Aug. 31, 1-51. 202 Emma Ann, b. April 7, 1857. THE BATTLES FAMILY. 1 John Battles came from Plymouth, and settled in that portion of the North Parish now East Stoughton ; married Hannah, daughter of Edward Curtis. Children : — 2 John, died young. 3 Jonathan, married Hannah Porter. 4 Samuel [12], married Dorothy Dyer, 1786. 5 Asa [24], married Mary Pratt, 1788. 6 Uriah. 9 Hannah, married Jordan. 7 Edward, removed to Vermont. 10 Rebecca, married Billings. 8 Curtis, removed to Vermont. 11 Susanna, 12 Samuel (son of John 1) married Dorothy, daughter of Christopher Dyer, 1786. Children : — 13 Sibbil, b. Oct. 1, 1786 ; married Ruel Fobes, Nov. 16, 1806. 14 Lucinda, b. July 25, 1788 ; married Luke Packard, Jan. 1, 1807. 15 Daniel Dyer, b. Dec. 5, 1790 ; died young. 16 David, b. July 31, 1792 [34] ; m. Jerusha Adams of Quincy, 1816. 17 Dorothy, b. June 23, 1796 ; married Ansel Perkins, May 13, 1819. 18 Samuel, b. March 29, 1798 ; died young. 19 Jason Dyer, b. April 21, 1800 ; removed to Boston. 20 Nahum, b. July 23, 1802 [40] ; m. Polly Brett, March 30, 1826. 58 458 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 21 Mary Dyer, b. Sept. 25, 180G ; died young. 22 Aiuon, h. Jan. 25, 1810 [45] ; m. Sophia Littlefield, of York, Me. 23 Mary Dyer, b. JSIarch 14, 1814. The liither died . ' 24 Asa (son of John 1) married Mary, dau. of John Pratt. Children : — 25 Polly, b. Nov. 20, 1788 ; married Nathan Cleaveland. 20 Ara, b. Sept. 23, 1790 [48] ; married Polly Chesman, 1790. 27 John, b. July 2, 1792 [57] ; m. Millicent Porter, June 2, 1816. 28 Betsy, b. May 10, 1794 ; married Palmer Branch, of Sidney, Me. 29 William, b. May 7, 1795 ; died eingle. 30 Susanna, b. Nov. 9, 1798 ; married Thomas Reynolds, of Sidney, Me. 31 Amelia, b. Dec. 9, 1800 ; died single. 32 Isabella, married Elkanah Miller, of Sidney, Me. 33 Hannah, died single. 34 David (son of Samuel 12) married Jerusha Eaton, dau. of Jedediah Adams, of Quiucy, 18 IG. Children : — 35 Samuel, b. Sept. 22, 1817 ; died single, Sept. 13, 1838. 36 Caroline Whitney, b. July 15, 1822 ; died single, Jan. 2, 1834. 37 Benjamin Franklin, b. Sept. 8, 1825 [66] ; m. Mary Elizabeth Rich- mond. 38 Quincy Adams, b. July 3, 1829 ; died May 22, 1851. 39 Dacid Henry, b. Dec. 25, 1840 ; died Aug. 22, 1843. The father died Dec. 14, 1857. The mother died April 4, 1864. 40 Nahtm (son of Samuel 12) married Polly, daughter of Joseph Brett, March 30, 182G. Children : — 41 Hiram, b. Aug. 12, 1829 [72] ; married Hannah Maria Crane, of Brad- ford. N. H. 42 Joseph, b. Aug. 14, 1833 ; single. 43 Nahum Anson, b. Sept. IG. 1835 ; single. 44 Mary, b. Oct. 15, 1843 ; single. 45 Anson (son of Samuel 12) married Sophia, daughter of Ephraim Little- field, of York, Me., March 30, 1845. Children : — 46 Albert Anson, b. March 8, 1847. 47 Laura Sophronia, b. Mar. 26, 1855. Resident in Boston several years. 48 Ara (son of Asa 24) married Polly, daughter of Samuel Chesman, 1790. ChUdren : — 49 Huntington, b. Jan. 13, 1813 ; single. 50 Mary Adeline, b. March 2, 1817 ; married William Whittemore, of Keene, N. H. 51 Josiah Orcutt, b. April 13, 1819 [78] ; married Elizabeth Belcher. 52 Samuel Chesman, b. Dec. 24, 1823 [85]; m. Julia Ware, of Walpole. 53 John, h. Dec. 14, 1827 ; single ; in army. 54 Frances, married Alvin Vose. 55 Martha Done, married Thomas Broderick, Randolph, Mass. 56 William Judson, married Rowe, of Stoneham, Mass. The wife died Feb. 10, 1848. The father died Aug. 21, 1859. 57 John (son of Asa 24) married Millicent, daughter of Jonathan Porter, June 2, 1816. Children : — FAMILY REGISTER. 459 58 Harriet Frances, b. April 27, 1817 ; m. Calvin French of Randolph. 59 Adeline Auc/usta, b. Aug. 21, 1819 ; m. Gcorj^e M. Taylor, of Boston. GO John Otis, b. May 26, lcS22 ; m. Susan Whitman Frcncb, Dec. 30, 1849. 61 Edmund Daois, b. May 21, 1.S2-1 ; married l8al)el IlartwcU. 62 Louisa Jane, b. Dec. 17, 182G ; m. James VV. Wbite, of Mansfleld. 63 Lucien Bradford, b. April 2, 1829 ; died April 23, 1849. 64 Lucy Porlcr, b. Aug. 25, lcS31 ; married James Hill, of Stoughton. 65 Ellen Maria, b. March 25, 1834 ; married William A. Sanford, of E. B. Captain in Militia. 66 Benjamfn Franklin (son of David 34) married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Philo W. Richmond, Nov. 23, 1848. Children : — 67 George Franklin, b. July 7, 1849. 68 Louisa Jane, b. March 8, 1851. 69 Damd Wallace, b. Jan. 20, 1854. 70 Ellis Richmond, b. Oct. 8, 1857 ; died March 3, 1863. 71 Cora Frances, b. July 26, 1862. 72 Hiram (son of Nahum 40) married Hannah Maria, daughter of Joshua Crane, of Bradford, N. H., March 2, 1854. Children : — 73 Clara Maria, b. Feb. 3, 1855 ; died Sept. 13, 1855. 74 Hiram Forrest, b. I\lay 24, 1856. 75 Ida Marion, b. Sept. 12, 1858 ; died Feb. 17, 1859. 76 Agnes Lunelle, b. Jan. 28, 1861 ; died March 23, 1864. 77 Elva Thacher, May 14, 1863. 78 JosiAH Orcutt (son of Asa 48) m. Elizabeth Belcher. Children : — 79 Elizabeth Frances, b. March 2, 1846. 80 Samuel Josiah, Oct. 3, 1848 ; died Jan. 18, 1856. 81 Mary Justina, h. Oct. 1850. 82 William Belcher, b. 1853 ; died Jan. 15, 1854. 83 Oliver Belcher, b. Aug. 10, 1856. 84 Anna Josephine, b. March 3, 1858. 85 Samuel Chesman (son of Asa 48) married Julia Ware, of Walpole, Mass. Children : — 86 Etta. 87 Horace. 1 BORDEN. — Dr. Adolphus Kinsman Borden was born in Horton, N. S., Jan. 26, 1802 ; married Lucy Ann, daughter of Bartholomew Brown, of East Bridgewater; came from Wareham, Mass., to North Bridge- water. Children : — 2 Elizabeth Kinsman, b. March 4, 1827. 3 George Kinsman, b. Aug. 14, 1829. 4 Edward Adolphus, b. Feb. 28, 1833. 5 Mary Mitchell, b. Jan. 31, 1837. 6 Henry Francis, b, Dec. 15, 1844. 1 BROWN. — David Brown came from Ireland about 1740, and settled on the land of the late Howard Cary, Esq. ; married Jennet Miller. Children : — 2 Ann, b. Feb. 24, 1740 ; died Dec. 15, 1746. 460 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 3 John, b. Jnne 21, 1741 ; died Dec. 12, 1746 ; removed to Harpersfield. 4 James, b. Oct. 21, 17-13 ; died Dec. 14, 1746 ; removed to Harpersfield. 5 Elizabeth, b. Dec. 21, 1745 ; died Dec. 21, 1745. G Ann, b. Dec. 8, 1747. 7 John, b. Feb. 27, 1750. 8 James, b. Nov. 4, 1752. The father died April 9, 1753. The widow married Simon Griffin, Jan. 5, 1758. 9 Bela T. (son of Samuel Brown) came from Carthage, Me., April, 1844 ; married Abigail, daughter of Joel Ames, Oct. 8, 1845. Children : — 10 EJhridcje Leonard, b. Nov. 13, 1846. 11 Elvira Frances, b. Sept. 18, 1849. 12 Granville Cushman, b. Sept. 30, 1855. 13 Olis Elmer, b. Nov. 17, 1858. 1 BENNETT. — Edward E. Bennett came from Abington to North Bridgcwater ; married Nabby Stimpson. Children : — 2 Abhy Whiting, b. Dec. 20, 1826. 3 Maria Stone, b. Dec. 18, 1830 ; m. Charles A. Littlefield, of Stoughton, Oct. 8, 1852. 4 Edward, b. March 31, 1834 ; died April 21, 1834. The wife died July 14, 1858. He then married Emily, daughter of David Edson, April 6, 1859. Children : — 5 Edward, b. April 4, 1862. Hotel-keeper and livery stable. Joseph Otis Bennett came from Abington ; m. !Mary Shaw, who died — . lie then married INIary Eliza, daughter of William Irish, of Halifixx, N. S., Oct. 7, 1846. Children : — Frank Davis, b. March 30, 1850. The father died Feb. 17, 1851, aged 41. Mr. Bennett was the first station agent in the Centre Village for the Fall Kiver Railroad Company. 1 BAXTER. — Freeman Baxter. Children : — 2 Him.an, married Sarah Rollins, of Lee, N. II. 3 Flavilla Ann, married Hiram A. Lovering, of Freedom, N. H., Feb. 15, 1857. 4 Sarah Elizabeth, married George Sanders, of Chichester, July 12, 1857. 5 Rebecca, married George Fisher, of liraintree, Oct. 12, 1862. C Mary, died single 8 George. 7 Mclvina. 9 Emma. 10 Daniel Freeman (son of Freeman 1) married Elizabeth, daughter of John Porter, of East Stoughton, Feb. 12, 1860. Children : — 11 Inez Viola, b. Dec. 3, 1860. 12 John Freeman, June 30, 1863. 1 BIXBY. — Charles C. Bixby was born in Bridport, Vt., Jan. 28, 1824 ; m. Alice, dau. of Daniel Crocker, Aug. 10, 1852. Children : — 2 Nellie Conant, b. July, 1857. 3 Charlie W. 4 Freddie. FAMILY REGISTER. 461 1 BUMPAS. — ELisn.v B. Bcmpas came from Warcham to North Bridge- water, Sept. 4, 1838 ; married Olive, daughter of John Field, Nov. 10,1839. Children: — 2 Helen Maria, b. April 3, 1842 ; married William Ilenry Tobey, April 24, 18G4. 3 Albert Henry, b. March 20, 1847. 1 BUNKER. — Isaac Lewis (son of Joseph) came from Bamstead, N. H., to North Brldgewater ; married Autenthia, daughter of Gideon Richardson, of Smithfield, 11. I. Cliildren : — 2 Olive Otis, b. July 3, 1833 ; married Joseph Bessell, of Canada. 3 Mary Jane, b. Aug. IG, 1835 ; m. Isaac VVithey, of Me., July 4, 1854. 4 Elizabeth Deborah, b. Sept. 9, 1837 ; m. Asa Reed, of East Randolph, Oct. 18, 1857. 5 Joseph Lewis, b. July 2, 1839 ; m. Josephine Glover, of East Stoughton. 6 Eli, b. May 8, 1841. 7 Hejiry Lyman, h. April 28, 1843. 8 Georf/e Franklin, b. Jan 23, 1845. 9 Charles Edward, b. June 30, 1846. 10 Waldo Spooner, b. April 27, 1848. 11 Theodore Ellis, b. Feb. 10, 1850. 12 Harriet Frances, b. Sept. 17, 1852. 13 William Sanford, b. June 26, 1854. 14 Albert, b. June 24, 1856. 1 BARTLETT. — Orrin Bartlett (son of Andrew) came from Plymouth about 1839 ; married Sarah Jane, daughter of James C. Drake, of Grafton, N. H., May 2, 1841. ChUdren : — 2 Cordelia Frances, b. Sept. 1, 1843. 3 Henry Murray, b. June 7, 1847. Cabiuet-maker. 1 BRADFORD. — Waldo Bradford (son of Ellis) came from Kingston, Mass. ; married Elizabeth Eels, daughter of Nathan Dwelly, of Han- over, Mass., Nov. 28, 1847. Children : — 2 Nathan Waldo, b. April 4, 1850. 3 Fannie Brewster, b. Aug. 31, 1851. Blacksmith and carriage manufacturer on High Street. 1 BACON. — WiLLARD Bacon came from Walpole, Mass. Children : — 2 Cynthia, married Willard Keith, Dec. 6, 1855. 3 Charles W., married Abigail T. Keith, April 14, 1851. 4 Charles W. (son of Willard 1) married Abigail Thayer, daughter of Pardon Keith, of West Bridgewater, Mass., April 24, 1851. Chil- dren : — 5 Eliza Clapp. 7 Pardon Keith. 6 Abbie Thayer. 8 Sarah Keith, The wife died Jan. 23, 1865. 462 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 1 BURNS. — John W. (son of William) came from Boston; married Susan Ford, daughter of William (jiurney, of Abington, Mass., Jan. 13, 1850. Children : — 2 Mary Alice, b. June 15, 1853. 3 Florence Gurney, b. Aug. 20, 1855. 4 John Walter, b. Sept. 7, 1859. The father died Feb. 25, 1864. 1 BURKE. — JoHx T. Burke came to North Bridgewater in 1841 ; mar- ried Susanna Adeline, daughter of Oliver Leach, May 30, 1861. Children : — 2 Annie Louise, b. Aug. 27, 1864. 1 BURRILL. — John (son of John 1) came from Abington; married Sarah, dau. of Deacon David Edson, June 18, 1810. Children : — 2 Nicholas, b. May 23, 1817 [5] ; m. Almira T. Orcutt, Feb. 5, 1850. 3 Henry, b. May 29, 1819 [7j ; m. Ist, Jane A. Hayden ; 2d, Cornelia M. 4 Sarah, b. AprU 12, 1823 ; died single, May 10, 1825. The father died . The mother died 1865. 5 Nicholas (son of John 1) married Almira Thomas Orcutt, Feb. 5, 1850. Children : — 6 Hattie, b. Nov. 28, 1857 ; died young. 7 Henry (son of John 1) married Jane Amanda, daughter of John Hayden. The wife died Feb. 19, 1851. lie then married Cornelia Iklaria, daughter of Lewis Ames, of West Bridgewater, Mass., Jan. 3, 1852. Children : — 8 Henry Franklin, b. Oct. 17, 1854. 9 Charles Bradford, b. Aug. 23, 1857 ; died March 23, 1859. 10 Freddie Lincoln, b. Oct. 8, 1860 ; died Nov. 8, 1861. 1 BHID. — Lemuel Bird (son of Andrew) came to North Bridgewater in 1S54; married Sarah Smith, daughter of Carlos Ware,of Wrentham, Maf-s., Dec. 24, 1847. Children : — 2 Frank, b. July 23, 1849. 1 BLANCHARD. — Frederic C. Blancuard (f=ion of Horatio Blanchard) came from Stouj:;ht(jn ; married Abigail Willis, daughter of David Cobb, Sept. 25, 1851. Children : — 2 Eva Josephine, b. Oct. 25, 1853 ; died Sept. 1, 1854. 3 Catherine Tyler, b. July 28, 1856. 4 Lizzie Wales, b. Oct. 1858. 1 BiVXEND ALE. — John (son of Robert) came from Philadelphia in 1858 ; married Jane, daughter uf W^illiam Morrison, of Montreal, Canada, Aug. 9, 1618. Children : — FAMILY REGISTER. 463 2 WilUam John, h. July 9, 1856. 3 Albert Preston, b. May 2, 1864. Shoe manufacturer, oa Pleasant Street. 1 BASSETT. — Jaazaniah Bassett (son of Cyrus) came from Bridge- water ; married Sarah, daughter of Robert Pierce, Aug. 26, 1852. Children : — 2 Gcorf/e, b. Oct. 3, 1853. 3 Carrie Adelaide, b. July 18, 1856. The wife died 1857. He then married Elizabeth, daughter of Zibeon French, June 17, 18G1. The wife died March IG, 18G2. He then married Ellen, daughter of Liberty Lamb, of Charleton, Mass., Nov. 2G, 18G3. Children: — 4 Sarah, b. Dec. 29, 1864 ; died Feb. 25, 1865. 1 BILLINGS. —Jesse Billings was born in Bridgewater, May 22, 1822 ; married Mary Ann, daughter of Caleb Bassett, of Bridgewater, Mass., Jan. 14, 1844. Children : — 2 Henry Herbert, b. Sept. 9, 1847. 3 Arthur Bassett, b. Aug. 7. 1851. 4 Jesse Fremont, b. Oct. 29, 1856. 5 Nathan Francis, b. July 19, 1859. Besidence, 55 Pond Street. THE GARY FAMILY. 1 The first of this name in this country was John Gary, who came from Somersetshire, England, and settled in Duxbury, Mass., in 1639 ; married Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Godfrey, in 1644, and had twelve children. He waS one of the first to emigrate from Duxbury to Bridgewater ; his house was a quarter of a mile east of the meet- ing-house in West Bridgewater. He was the first town clerk of the town of Bridgewater. His children were : — 2 John, b. Nov. 4, 1645 ; married Abigail Allen, 1670. 3 Francis, b. 1647 [14] ; married Hannah Brett. 4 Elizabeth, b. Dec. 20, 1649 ; married Deacon William Brett, Jr. 5 James, b. JNIarch 28, 1652 ; married Mary Shaw. 6 Mary, b. July 8, 1G54. 7 Jonathan, b. Sept. 24, 1656 [20] ; married Sarah Allen. 8 David, b. Jan. 27, 1658 ; removed to Bristol, Conn. 9 Hannah, b. April 30, 1661. 10 Joseph, b. April 18, 1663 ; removed to Windham, Conn. 11 Rebecca, b. March 30, 1665 ; married Samuel Allen, Jr., 1685. 12 Sarah, h. Aug. 2, 16G7. 13 Mehitable, b. Dec. 4, 1670. The husband died in 1681. The wife died in 1680. 14 Francis (son of John 1) married Hannah, daughter of William Brett. Children : — 15 Samuel, married Mary Pool, 1704. 16 Ephraim [24], married Hannah Waldo, 1709. 17 Mary, married Nicholas Whitman, 1715. 18 Lydta, married Joseph Edson, 1704. 19 Mclatiah, married Joseph Lucas, 1727. 464 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 20 JoxATHAU (son of John 1) married Sarah, daughter of Samuel Allen. Children : — 21 Recompense [30], married Mary Grossman, 1711. 22 John, married Experience , 1719. 23 Jonathan, married Susanna Keith, 1717. 24 Ephraim (son of Francis 14) m. Hannah Waldo, 1709. Children: — 25 Mchitable, b. Dec. 3, 1709 ; married Benjamin Allen, 1730. 2G Ezra, b. March 31, 1710; married Mary llolman, 1737. 27 Zachariah, b. Jan. 4, 1713 [42] ; married Susanna Bass, 1742. 28 Ephraim, h. Nov. 12, 1714; married Susanna Alden, 1738. 29 Daniel, b. Sept. 9, 1710 ; married Martha Cary, 1742. The father died July 18, 1705. 30 Deacon Recompense (son of Jonathan 20) married Mary, daughter of Seth Grossman, 1711. Children : — 31 Seth, b. May 9, 1714 ; died Feb. 10, 1742. 32 Ichabod, b. July 0, 1713 ; married Hannah Gannett, 1741. 33 Ebenezer, Jan. 23, 1717 ; died Aug. 5, 1744. 34 Sarah, b. July 11, 1718 ; married Benjamin Hayward, 1742. 35 Simeon, h. Dec. G, 1719 [50] ; married ]Mary Howard, 1754. 30 Zcbulon, b. June 9, 1721 ; married Mehitable Gannett, Oct. 8, 1747. 37 Jonathan, b. March 20, 1723 [57] ; married Mary Curtis, 1747. 38 Josiah, b. May 25, 1724; died April 5, 1743. 39 Mary, b. Feb. 22, 1720 ; married Joseph Grossman, of Easton, 1747. 40 Bcriah, b. Feb. 22, 1720 ; died April 10, 1720. The wife died 1720. He then married Sarah, widow of Seth Brett, and daughter of Isaac Alden, 1727- Children : — 41 Abigail, b. 1729. The father died May 18, 1759. 42 ZACHARun (son of Ephraim 24) married Susanna, daughter of Captain Jonathan Bass, Nov. 11, 1742 ; came to the North Parish soon after his marriage, and lived on the place now occupied by llufus P. Kingman. Children : — 43 Bcthuel, b. April 0, 1744 ; died Oct. 18, 1763. 44 Jonathan, b. Jan. 0, 1740 ; died July 3, 1750. 45 Ezra, b. April 7, 1749 [07] ; m. Cynthia Tolman, of Stoughton, 1770. 40 Mchitable,]). April 20, 1752 ; married Zachariah Sjdvester, of Duxbury, Nov. 14, 1771. 47 Susanna, b. Dec. 14, 1755 ; married Rufus Brett, 1775. 48 Daniel, h. June 11, 1758 [78] ; married Mehitable Brett, 1779. 49 Luther, b. May 31, 1701 [80] ; married King, of Kaynham ; -was a physician. 50 Col. Simeon (son of Deacon Recompense 30) married Mary, daughter of Daniel Howard, Esq., June 27, 1754. Children : — 51 Molhj. b. July 7, 1755 ; married Simeon Keith, June 15, 1775. 52 Mehitable, b. Aug. 14, 1757 ; m. 1st, Bela Howard, Nov. 28, 1782 ; 2d, Samuel Dike, Jr., Jan. 31, 1793. 53 Howard, b. Aug. 31, 1700 [99] ; m. Huldah Packard, Dec. 15, 1785. 54 Martha, b. Nov. 18, 1705 ; married Benjamin Keith, Dec. 18, 1788. 55 lihoda, b. Feb. 9, 1772 ; married Richard Wild, Dec. 4, 1794. 50 Damaris, b. Nov. 13, 1707. FAMILY REGISTER. 465 The father died 1802, aged 83. The mother died . Simeon Gary was a carpenter by trade ; became a captain in the French war, 175S and 175'J, and was a colonel in the Rcvohitionary War in 177G. He was the master-builder of the second mcetin^ <^c?. FAMILY REGISTER. 517 1 GLOVER. — Amasa Glover (eon of Alexander) came from Dorchester, in 1834 ; married Sophia, daughter of Samuel Packard, Sept. 29, 1839. Children : — 2 Sarah Bent, b. Oct. 30, 1840 ; m. Arthur ^I. Farrar, May 20, 1860. 3 Amanda Stetson, b. Nov. 12, 1844 ; m. Daniel P. Kenny, of East Abington, Oct. 4, 18G3. 4 Ha?inah Blake, b. Sept. 25, 1849. 5 Walter Scott, b. Sept. 1, 1851. Musician. A member of the 12th Mass. Regiment. THE HAYWARD FAMILY. The first of this name in this section of the country was 1 Thomas Hayward, who came from England, and settled in Dusbury, previous to 1638. He was an original proprietor and one of the first settlers in the old mother town of Bridgewater. Children : — 2 Thomas. 5 Joseph, married Alice Brett. 3 Nathaniel, m. Hannah Willis. 6 Elisha, died single. 4 John [7], m. Sarah Mitchell. 7 John (son of Thomas 1) married Sarah, dau. of Experience Mitchell. Children : — 8 Sarah, b. Oct. 25, 1663 ; married Nathaniel Brett, 1683. 9 John, b. April 20, 1667 ; married Susanna Edson, 1699. 10 Joseph, b. Nov. 23, 1669 [18] ; married Mehitable Dunham, 1700. 11 Mary, b. April 20, 1672 ; married William Ames, 1698. 12 Thomas, b. Jan. 10, 1674 ; married Bethiah Brett, 1706. 13 Benjamin, b. Nov. 26, 1677 ; died Oct. 4, 1684. 14 Susanna, h. Aug. 10, 1680 ; married Thomas Hayward. 15 Elizabeth, b. April 16, 1683 ; married Edmund Rawson. 16 Bcnoni, b. March 17, 1686 ; m. Ist, Hannah Gould, 1717 ; 2d, Hannah Page, 1743. 17 Mercy, b. Oct. 29, 1687. 18 Joseph (son of John 7) married JMehitable, daughter of Daniel Dun- ham, 1700. Children : — 19 Mehitable, b. May 17, 1701 ; married Samuel Edson, March 1, 1738. 20 Thomas, h, Sept. 23, 1702 ; married Constant Keith. 21 Joanna, b. Aug. 15, 1704 ; married David Snow, 1731. 22 Melatiah, b. Aug. 31, 1706 ; married Samuel Dunbar, 23 Hannah, b. Nov. 9, 1708 ; died single. 24 Sarah, b. Dec. 14, 1710 ; died single. 25 Joseph, b. Oct. 19, 1713 ; died Oct. 17, 1738. 26 Daniel, b. Nov. 29, 1715 ; died June 25, 1749. 27 Benjamin, b. Feb. 22, 1717 [28] ; married Sarah Gary, 1742. 28 Benjamin (son of Joseph 18) married Sarah, daughter of Recompeose Gary, 1742. Children : — 29 Sarah, b. 1744 ; married Tssachar Snell, Esq., 1769. 30 Joseph, b. 1746 [35] ; married Oliv^e Manly, 1768. 31 Mary, b. 1750 ; married Captain Zebedee Snell, 1777. 32 Daniel, b. 1752; married Bethiah Howard, 1777. 518 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 33 Benjamin, b. 1754 ; married Abigail Perkins, 1777. 34 Cari/, b. 1759 ; m. Mary Thompson, 1779, and removed to Ware, Mass. 35 Joseph (son of Benjamin 28) came from the West Parish to the North Parish in 170S ; married Olive, daughter of Daniel Manley, Oct. 20, 17G8. Children : — 36 Asaph, h. Oct. 3, 1770 [44] ; married Polly Drake, of Easton, 1791. 37 Hannah, b. Aug. 30, 1772 ; married Jacob Dunbar, Nov. 2, 1704. 38 Olive, b. June 19, 1774; married Hay ward Marshall, June 8, 1794. 39 Sarah, b. June 9, 177G ; married Robert Packard, May 27, I79S. 40 Rebecca, b. June 17, 1778 ; married Jonas Reynolds, May 30, 1798. 41 Sylvia, b. March 18, 1780 ; m. Solomon Stone, of Easton, June 8, 1817. 42 Ma?ili/, b. June 24, 1782 [52] ; married Mary Monk, March 22, 1804. 43 Mary, b. Oct. 31, 1784 ; m. Gannett Marshall, of Stuughton, 1810. The father died Jan. 16, 1836, aged 90. The wife died Oct. 24, 1813, aged 63. 44 Asaph (son of Joseph 35) married Polly, daughter of Drake, of Easton, 1791. Children : — 45 Asaph, b. 1793. 49 Azel, b. 1801. 46 Olive, b. 1794. 50 Edwin, b. 1803. 47 Joseph, b. 1796. 51 Emma, b. 1803. 48 Laura, b. 1799. This family removed to Weybridge, Vt. The wife died Aug. 3, 1858. 52 Maxly (son of Joseph 35) married !Mary, daughter of Monk, March 22, 1804. Children : — 53 Joseph, b. March 3, 1810 [55] ; m. Charlotte F. Capen, Dec. 19, 1841. 54 Mary Clapp, b. Oct. 5, 1812 ; died Dec. 9, 1813. The father died Oct. 25, 1825. The wife died Jan. 20, 1834. 55 Joseph (son of Manly 52) married Charlotte Foster, dau. of Samuel Capen, of Stoughton, Dec. 19, 1841. Children : — 56 Samuel Manly, June 27, 1843. 57 Wilrnot Joseph, b. Jan. 4, 1849. 58 Frederick Reupcke, h. Feb. 5, 1851. 59 Mary Elizabeth, b. Dec. 12, 1855. - 60 Waldo IIayward (son of Edmund), who was son of Thomas, the son of Deacon Joseph, the son of Thomas IIayward, who tirst came to Duxbury from England, married Lucy, daughter of Samuel Bartlett, 1781. Children: — 61 Ira, b. Sept. 18, 1782 [68] ; married Sarah Edson, April 3, 1806. 62 Abby, b. Feb. 16, 1786 ; married Isaac Eames, 1811. 63 Bela, b. Nov. 16, 1787 [74] ; m. Lavina Drake ; removed to Stoughton. 64 Zina, b. May 3, 1789 ; married Almira Jenkins, of East Bridgewater. 65 Waldo b. Aug. 24, 1794; m. 1st, Polly Alger, 1816; 2d, Nancy Alger, 1818 ; 3d, Widow Laura IIayward. 66 Ortho, b. April 3, 1796 ; married Roena Howard. 67 Lucinda, b. Nov. 22, 1800 ; died Nov. 3, 1821, aged 21. The father died March 18, 1834, aged 76. The mother died Aug. 20, 1831, aged 69. 68 Ira (son of Waldo) married Sarah, daughter of Josiah Edson, April 3,1806. ChUdren: — FAMILY REGISTER. 519 69 Otis, b. Dec. 6, 1806 [75] ; married Bethiah Kingman, Aug. 23, 1829. 70 Ambrose, b. Jan. 10, 1810 [82] ; m. Hannah Howlaml, April 11, 1833. 71 Sumner Augustus, b. July 20, 1812 [90] ; m. Cynthia B. Washburn, Nov. 27, 1834. 72 Julia, b. Oct. 4, 1814 ; married Melzar Kingman, Sept. 8, 1833. 73 Sarah Reliance, b. March 8, 1818 ; died June 1, 1837. The wife died June 29, 1819. He then married Widow Susanna Fish, 1820. _ The father died Feb. 14, 1850. This family removed to Kingston. 74 Bela (son of "Waldo GO) m. Lavina Drake, of Stoughton. Children : — Beta Baylies [90]. Samuel. 75 Otis (son of Ira 68) m. Bethiah, daughter of Jonathan Kingman, of West Bridgewater, Aug. 23, 1829. Children : — 76 Bethiah Otis, b. April 26, 1830 ; died Feb. 8, 1835. 77 Mekitable Kingman, b. Nov. 16. 1832. 78 John Wales, b. April 26, 1835 [100] ; m. Harriet M. Hervey, Dec. 21, 1860. 79 Bethiah, b. May 12, 1837 ; married John D. Thayer, Aug. 9, 1864. 80 Minerva, b. March 29. 1839. 81 Mary Jane, b. Dec. 17, 1844. The father is Deputy Sheriff of Plymouth County. 82 Ambrose (son of Ira 68) m. Hannah, daughter of Jabez Howland, of West Barnstable, Mass., Apriljl, 1833. Children : — 83 Augustus, b. Sept. 1, 1834 [102] ; m. Eveline Pratt, of West Braintree, Vt. 84 Melville, b. April 21, 1836 ; attorney and counsellor-at-law, in Wil- liamsburgh, N. Y. 85 Hannah Corinna, b. March 19, 1838. 86 Ambrose Henry, h. May 21, 1840 ; Co. D, 28th Pennsylvania Regiment, June 19, 1864 ; killed at battle before Atlanta, Georgia. 87 Albert Francis, b. Sept. 26, 1842. 89 John Parker, b. Nov. 20, 1848. 88 Julius Freenian, b. Nov. 27, 1844. Grocer, on Main Street. 90 Sumner Augustus (son of Ira 68) married Cynthia B. Washburn, Nov. 27, 1834. Childi-en : — 91 Sarah W., b. Nov. 28, 1839 ; m. Portus B. Hancock, Aug. 4, 1860. 92 Abby Wales, b. March 14, 1842 ; died Sept. 16, 1864. 93 Maria Chilton, h. April 27, 1845. 95 Julia Bradford, b. Oct. 5, 1850. 94 Lora Standish, b. July 10, 1848. Blacksmith. 96 Bela Baylies (son of Bela 74) came from Stoughton to North Bridge- water in 1832 ; married Olive Porter, daughter of Caleb Copeland, May 29, 1843. Children : — 97 Olive Augusta, b. Feb. 3, 1847. 99 Edward Byram, b. Jan. 11, 1851. 98 Elmer Baylies, b. March 27, 1849. 100 John Wales (son of Otis 75) m. Harriet Matilda, daughter of Lorenzo D. Hervey, Dec. 2, 1860. Children : — 101 George Otis, b. Nov. 8, 1861. Baker. 520 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 102 Augustus (son of Ambrose 82) m. Eveline M. Pratt, of West Brain- tree, Vt. Children : — 103 Arthur Augustus, b. March 19, 1862. Clerk in New York. 104 Major Nathan IlA-nyARD came from West Bridge water in 1816 ; son of Luther, and grandson of Elijah, of that town ; married Rhoda, daughter of Howard Cary, Esq., of North Bridgewater, Nov. 17, 1818. Children : — 105 HuMah Cary, b. July 21, 1819 ; died single. 106 Daniel White, b. July 7, 1820 [123] ; m. 1st, Elizabeth Orinda Hunt, Sei)t. 1, 1847 ; 2d, Phebe P. Hunt, Nov. 20, 1849. 107 Catherine, b. March 25, 1822; m. Edward H. Spalding, Dec. 13, 1838. 108 Ellen Louisa, b. March 16, 1824 ; died young. 109 Eden Louisa, b. April 9, 1825 ; m. Charles Richardson, of Boston, Nov. 18, 1842. 110 Nathan Willis, b. Oct. 14, 1827 [132] ; m. Caroline Amanda Andrews, of Minot, Me., Nov., 1855. 111 Elizabeth, b. Sept. 19, 1830 ; died Sept. 4, 1843. 112 Simeon Francis, b. June 10, 1832 ; Co. K, 4th N. H. Regiment. The father died Nov. 29, 1858. The wife died Sept. 20, 1862. 113 Naiium (son of Luther) married Keziah Packard, of Easton, Mass. Children : — 114 Nahum Bradford [135], m. Mercy P. Harlow, of Sandwich, Mass. 115 Albert, died in infancy. 116 Albert, died 1834. 117 Lucius [138], married Elizabeth Hayward, of Raynham, Mass. 118 Benjamin Franklin [146], m. Nancy Linfiold, of East Randolph, Mass. 119 Henry Martin [149], m. Rebecca W. Ilowland, of South Dartmouth. 120 Lucretia Ann, m. John Hathaway, of Raynham, Mass., Nov. 20, 1845. 121 George, died young. 122 Sanford, died young. The father removed from West Bridgewater ; residence on Elm Street. 123 Daxiel WniTE (son of Major Nathan 104) m. Elizabeth Orinda, dau. of Martin B. Hunt, of Belmont, Me., Sept. 1, 1847. The wife died Oct. 7, 1847. He then married Phebe Perkins, sister of the first wife, Nov. 20, 1849. Children : — 124 Lizzie Orinda, b. May 19, 1851. 126 Alice Cary, b. July 8, 1855. 125 Austin Elliott, h. Aug. 15, 1853. 127 Walter Sumner, b. Dec. 3, 1856. 12S Nathan, b. Dec. 9, 1858. 129 Daniel Ellworth, b. xMay 4, 1861 ; died Aug. 20, 1862. 130 Mabel, b. Dec. 1, 1862. 131 Phebe, b. Feb. 16, 1865. 132 Nathan Willis (son of Major Nathan 104) m. Caroline Amanda An- drews, of Minot, Me., Nov., 1855. Children : — 133 Horace Cary, b. Sept. 3, 1856. 134 Nellie Maria. The father died Jan. 23, 1864, aged 37 years. 135 Nauim Bradford (son of Nahum 113) married Mercy P. Harlow, of Sandwicli, Mass. Children : — 136 Henry Martin. 137 James Andrew. 133 Lunrs (son of Nahum ILO) married Elizabeth, daughter of Dr. Elisha Hayward, of Raynham, Mass. Children : — FAMILY REGISTER. 521 139 George. 141 Helen. 143 Franklin. 145 Cloiilde Maria. 140 Albert. 142 Adelaide. 144 Mary Anna. 146 Benjamin Franklin (son of Nahum 113), born Aug. 28, 1822 ; came from West Bridgewater in 1852 ; m. Nancy, daughter of Joseph Linfield, of East Randolph, Dec. 1, 1848. Children : — M7 Manj Emma, b. June 9, 1850. 148 Charles Linfield, b. March 22, 1852. Shoe manufacturer at Campello. The father died Jan. 22, 1859. 149 Henry Martin (son of Nahum 113) married Rebecca Wilbur, dau. of William Howland, of South Dartmouth, Mass. Children : — 150 Henry William. 152 Edward Gray. 154 Abhy Anthony. 151 Caleb Anthony. 153 Lucy Ann Mendall. THE HAYDEN FAJNIILY. 1 Colonel JosiAH (son of Benjamin) came from Braintree to the North Parish when a young man ; married Silence, daughter of Daniel Howard, March 15, 1763. Children: — 2 Charles. 3 Josiah. 4 Daniel. 5 Tiley, married, 1st, Clark ; 2d, Jonathan Gary. 6 Mehitable. 7 Damaris. 8 Betsy. 9 Mary. This family removed to Winslow, ]\Ie. He died 1814, aged 84. He was a major in the Revolutionary War, and a colonel iii militia, also selectman of the town for several years. 10 Luther (son of Levi) came from Braintree to North Bridgewater, May 29,1822; married Sarah Gardner, daughter of Levi Humphrey, of Braintree, April 23, 1812. Children : — 11 Luther Alonzo, b. March 8, 1813 ; ra. Judith Hodge, of Randolph. 12 Madison, b. July 15, 1814 ; married Mary Hodge. 13 Sarah Sumner, b. Aug. 13, 1810 ; married Royal HoUis. The wife died Feb. 30, 1818. He then married JMary, daughter of Nathaniel Spear, of Randolph, May 12, 1822. Children : — 14 Mary Porter, b. April 30, 1823 ; married Samuel Harris. 15 Elvira, b. JMarch 4, 1825 ; married Barton Howard, April 4, 1849. 16 Isaiah, h. May 20. 1827. 17 Isaac, b. Feb. 16, 1830 ; died single. The wife died Aug. 21, 1853. He then married Eliza, daughter of Enoch Penniman, of Randoljijh, and widow of Bryant Clark, of Ran- dolph, May 6, 1860. 18 Samuel (son of Samuel) came from Quincy to North Bridgewater in 1844 ; married Lois, daughter of Thomas White. Children : — 19 Lois, married Joseph Wiggin, of New Market, N. H. 20 Georye Loring [28], married Jerusha Snow, Nov. 5, 1840. 21 Mary, married Alanson Curtis, May 9, 1839. 22 Emily. 23 Caroline, married Samuel C. Perkins, June 23, 1844. 24 Charles, married Susan Barnes, of Plymouth. 25 Thomas, married Canjline F. Barnes. 26 Ellen, married Waldo Field, Nov. 30, 1848. 27 Joseph. The lather died Dec. 12, i^HT. 66 522 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 28 George Loring (son of Samuel 18) married Jerusha, daughter of Ara Snow, Nov. 5, 1840. Children : — 29 Adelaide Frances, b. July 29, 1841 ; died Aug. 24, 1842. 30 Adc/ine Aurjusta, b. Nov. 18. 1842. 31 Albtrt Wilson, b. Oct. 25, 1S44. 32 Ellen Jerusha, b. March 14, 1847. 33 Grorge Wallace, b. April 11, 1849. 34 Dennis Clarence, b. April 1, 1851. 35 Ara Snoiv, b. May 30, 1853 ; died Sept. 2, 1855. 30 Charles Snow, b. July 8, 1856. 37 Elmer Atwater, b. Nov. 24, 1858. 38 Herbert Lincoln Ellsworth, b. March 8, 1861. Centre Street. THE HARRIS FAMILY. 1 Samtel (son of John), born Jan. 13, 1789 ; married Adeline, daughter of Gideon Howard. Children : — 2 Samuel [8], m. Ist, jMehitable Pool ; 2d, Mary P. Hayden ; 3d, Rachel Yeaton ; 4th Samantha Lancaster. 3 Isaac, married Abigail Howard. 4 Francis, married Mary Goodwin. 5 Leonard, died Dec. 4, 1837. 6 Adeline, married Nahum Dickerman, Sept. 10, 1851. 7 Leonard. The mother died April 19, 1847. The flither died Oct. 7, 1854. 8 Samuel (son of Samuel 1) married Mehitable, daughter of John Pool, of Abington. The wife died . He then married Mary Porter, daughter of Luther Hayden of North Bridgewater. Children : — 9 Mary Mehitable. The wile died . He then married Rachel, daughter of Seth Yeaton, of Minot, Me. Children : — 10 Samuel Francis, b. July 4, 1853 ; died Oct. 3, 1853. The wife died . He then married Samantha, daughter of James Lancaster, of Eastport, Me., Nov. 9, 1856. Children : — 11 Elmira Jane, b. Aug. 13, 1857. 12 Samuel Francis, b. Aug. 10, 1859. 13 Samantha Lancaster, b. July 3, 1862. 14 SiDXEY (son of John) married Susan, daughter of Caleb Packard, of West Bridgewater, May 4, 1831. Children : — 15 Sidney Alonzo, b. Aug. 7, 1832 [26] ; married Julia F. Skinner, Oct. 21, 1859. 16 Georffc H., b. Sept. 11, 1835 [29] ; m. Mary Hunt, Oct. 10, 1854. 17 William Gordon, b. Sept. 27, 1837; single. 18 Ahicl Packard, b. March 17, 1839 ; died Sept. 26, 1860. 19 Marcus Morton, b. Nov. 6, 1840. 20 Roland, b. (Jet. 10, 1845. 21 Sarah Frances, b. April 14, 1847. 22 Isaac (son of John) married Adeline, daughter of Eliphalet Kingman, May 18, 1834. Children : — FAMILY REGISTER. 523 23 Lucia, b. Nov. 18, 1835 ; died March 11, 1842. 24 Adeline, b. Aug. 8, 1837. 25 Isaac Kingman, b. Feb. 15, 1840; graduate Normal School, 18G2. The father died Ju-nc 10, 1840. 26 Sidney Alonzo (son of Sidney 14) married Julia Frances, daughter of H. G. 0. Skinner, Oct. 21, 1859. Cliildren : — 27 Francenette Gray, b. Sept. 2, 1860 ; died Sept. 4, 1861. 28 Marion Holmes, b. Sept. 15, 1862. The father died Nov. 29, 1864. 29 George H. (son of Sidney 14) m. Mary, daughter of Arnold Hunt, Oct. 10, 1854. Children : — 30 Alice Lilian, b. Oct. 10, 1855. 31 Frederick Morton, b. July, 1857. 32 Georgianna b. Oct., 1860. 33 George Ellsworth, b. March, 1862. The father died Nov. 13, 1862. THE HAMILTON FAMILY. 1 Oliver Holmes (son of John) came from Waterboro', Me. ; born Oct. 25, 1811 ; married Elvira Foster, daughter of James M. Willis, Feb. 1, 1835. Children : — 2 Lucius Morton, h. June 10, 1835 [11] ; m. Augusta Johnson, of East Bridgewater. 3 Laroy Sunderland, b. Jan. 11, 1836; m. Eliza Jane Horton, of East Bridgewater. 4 Josephine Elvira, b. Feb. 1, 1839 ; m. Lorenzo Byram, of East Bridge- water. 5 Alonzo Spalding, b. July 15, 1841 ; was in Co. F, 7th Mass. Regt. ; aftervrard, 33d Maine; wounded at battle of Petersburg, June 17, 1863. 6 Ellen Ardell, b. Dec. 2, 1843 ; m. Leonard Vose, March 11, 1865. 7 Clara Holmes, b. March 15, 1846. 9 Lizzie Emma, b. July 24, 1850. 8 Charles Lyman, b. July 17, 1848. 10 Addie Emerson, b. Sept. 9, 1852. Elm Street. 11 LuciTJS Morton (son of Oliver Holmes 1) married Augusta, daughter of Zebina Johnson, of East Bridgewater, March 1, 1852. Children : — 12 Morton Welmont, b. Sept. 1854, Reside at East Weymouth, Mass. 13 Elijah Hamilton (son of Melatiah) came fromEastham in April, 1853; married Mercy Paine, daughter of Benjamin Linnell, of Orleans, Mass., Nov. 3, 1842. Children : — 14 Emma Merina, b. July 20, 1846. 15 Cynthia Small, b. July 22, 1849. 16 Cora Frances- b. Jan. 27, 1857. Provision dealer. 524 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATEB. THE HUNTINGTON FAMILY. 1 Rev. Daniel was the son of Gen. Jedediah Huntington ; born in Nor- wich, Conn., Oct. 17, 1788; came to North Bridgewater in 1812; married Mary Hallam, daughter of Captain Gurdon Saltonstall, July 12, 1812. Children : — 2 Mary Hallam, b. June 20, 1813 ; died Feb. 20, 1820. 3 Anna Moore, h. Dec. 28, 1814 ; m. Alfred Hebard, of Windham, Conn., April 20, 1841 ; a graduate of Yale College in 1832 ; now resides at Carondolet, ^Missouri. Children : — Au(justus Huntington, b. June 21, 1842. Mary Saltonstall, b. June 3, 1847. 4 Hannah Sage, b. x\.ug. 26, 1816 ; m. Franklin Chappell,a merchant of New London, Nov. 10, 1841. Children: — Frank Huntington, b. Feb. 4, 1843. William Saltonstall, b. April 15, 1847. Alfred Hebard, b. May 12, 1849. Mr. Chappell died Feb. 19, 1848. Mary Hallam, the wife, died May 25, 1822. He then married Alma, daughter of Benjamin French, of Boston, Oct. 28, 1823. 5 Charles Frexcii (son of Rev. Daniel 1), b. Dec. 1, 1824 ; married Abby M. Burrill, of Portland, Me., June 30, 1846, who has one daughter, Alma. The wife is not living. The lather and daughter reside at Brookline, !Mass. 6 William Saltonstall (son of Rev. Daniel l),born Sept. 25,1828; married Lucy Otis, daughter of Valentine Erkskine, of South Abing- ton, Mass., May 24, 1854. Children : — Daniel Hebard, b. March 4, 1855 ; died Oct. 1855. Adelaide Hebard, h. Feb. 15, 1856 ; died July 7, 1865. Mary Alma. h. July 21-, 1800. William Hunter, b. Jan. 7, 1802. William Huntington was one of those who entered the United States service in the Rebellion of 1861, having enlisted Sept. 14, 1861 ; muHtcred out Sept. 24, 1864, with an honorable discharge. 7 Mary Hallam, b. Sept. 25, 1828 ; died Nov. 21, 1831. 8 Mary Alma. b. Sept. 13, 1834 ; now resident of New London. 9 Alma Louisa, b. Dec. 23, 1830 ; died Dec. 21, 1834. Tlie wife died June 3, 1837. He then married Sarah Sayr Rainey, of New London, Conn., Nov. 1, 1841. Rev. Mr. Huntington was the tliird minister in the North Parish ; first settled Oct. 28, 1812; dismissed March 27, 1833, when he removed to New London. Settled as pastor of the South Congregational Church, at Campello, Jan. 1, 1840, where he remained thirteen years, till 1^53, and again removed to New London, where be died, May 21, 1858. [See biographical notice, page 137.] THE HUMPHREY FAMILY. 1 James Humphrev was born May 14, 1772 ; married Margaret Hereey, of liingham, Sept. 22, 1793. Children : — 2 Salh/, born Jan. 18, 1793 ; married William Carter. 3 Lydia, h. Feb. 28, 1796 ; manied Asa Pratt, 1815. FAMILY REGISTER. 525 4 John, h. Feb. 23, 1798 [9] ; married Maria B. Green, of Boston. 5 Chandler R., b. Oct. 17, 1800 [17] ; m. Caroline Uarrington, of Med- ford, Mass. 6 Lucy, b. June 8, 1804 ; married Henry Butler, of Stoughton. 7 James, b. Oct. 4, 1807 [22] ; married Abbie A. Green, of Boston. 8 Margaret, b. Oct. 4, 1807 ; married Benjamin G. Green, of Boston. The father died April 11, 1833. The wife died March 16, 1849. 9 John (son of James 1) m, Maria B. Green, of Boston. Children : — 10 John Hersey, b. Dec. 25, 1824 [34] ; married Mary Paul, of Boston, May 1, 1854. 11 Benjamin Augustine, b. July 5, 1826 [36] ; married Rebecca E. Cope- land, of Milton, Mass. 12 Charles Doane, b. June 25, 1828 [39] ; married Sarah A. Downs, of Lebanon, Me. 13 Adelaide Maria, b. April 2, 1830 ; m. Thomas J. Crowell, of Braintree. 14 Edward, died young, April 14, 1833. 15 Ella Frances, b. April 13, 1834 ; m. George H. Jones, of Braintree. 16 Edward Irving, b. Feb. 15, 1837 ; m. Olive W. Curtis, of Weymouth. Residents of Boston. 17 Chandler R. (son of James 1) married Caroline, daughter of Jonathan Harrington, of Medford, Mass^,, Children : — 18 Charles Hersey, b. March 24, 1825 ; died Jan. 6, 1828.* 19 Caroline Elizabeth, b. Sept. 20, 1827 ; married William G. Kettell, Aug. 5, 1847. 20 Almira Harrington, h. April 24, 1829; married Samuel B. Wheeler, Oct. 1, 1847. 21 Ellen Jane, b. Aug. 11, 1833 ; married Paul T. Tufts. Marble-worker in Boston. 22 James (son of James 1) married Abbie Adelaide, daughter of Samuel S. Green, of Boston, May 12, 1833. Children : — 23 James Arthur, died Sept. 26, 1835. 24 George Walton, married Lydia Carr, of Easton. 25 James Arthur, died April 11, 1839. 26 Sarah Maria, married Luther Lisson, of Easton. 27 James Arthur, died in the army. 28 Charles Warren. 29 Francis Chandler, died Sept. 8, 1847. 30 Frank Alfred. 31 Carrie Estelle. 32 Abbie Louise. 33 Alice Gertrude. Residents of Easton, Mass. 34 John Hersey (son of John 9) married Mary, daughter of William Paul, of Boston, May 1, 1854. Have an adopted child : — 35 Anna Elizabeth, b. June 10, 1852. Piano-forte manufacturer, Washington Street, Boston. 36 BsNJAMiN Augustine (son of John 9) married Rebecca Elizabeth, dau. of Lewis Copeland, of ^lilton, Mass., May 1, 1849. Children : — 37 Lewis Copeland, b. Dec. 10, 1850. 38 Elliot Ware, b. Feb. 7, 1856 ; died Dec. 23, 1858. Reside in Boston. * Killed by an axe in the hands of Daniel Perkins, an insane man. 526 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 39 Charles Doane (son of John 9) married Sarah Abby, daughter of Mark Downs, of Lebanon, Me. Children : — 40 Charles Sturgis, b. July 12, 1851. 41 Clara Abhy. b. Jan. 8, 1856. 42 Floraice Maria, b. April 2, 1858. 43 Waller Downs, b. April 30, 1862. 44 Eliza Franklin, b. June 30, 1864. Reside in Boston. THE HUNT FA^IILY. 1 Charles (son of Charles) , born July 4, 1785 ; came from Milton ; mar- ried Anna, daughter of Joseph Snell, Dec. 24. 1806. Children : — 2 Eliza, b. May 6, 1807 ; married Riddle, of New Hampshire. 3 Mary, b. Sept. 1, 1808 ; married Daniel Knapp, of Norton. 4 John Whitney, b. Nov. 14, 1810 [8] ; married Eliza Gore Jackson. 5 Charles, b. Oct. 9, 1812 ; married Louisa Wilson. 6 Nancy, h. Sept. 14, 1817 ; married Noah Cheaman, Dec. 3, 1836. 7 Clarissa, h. Get. 9, 1821 ; died single. 8 John "Whitnet (son of Charles) married Eliza Gore, daughter of Cap- tain Oliver Jackson, Nov. 29, 1838. Children : — 9 Harrison A., b. Feb. 19, 1840.* 10 Clara, b. Feb. 4, 1843. 11 John Edward, h. July 11, 1847 ; Co. B, 59th Mass. Regiment. 12 Preston Whitney, b. Aug. 10, 1852. 13 Arnold, married Sally, daughter of Ephraim Willis, April 4, 1822. Children : — 14 Charles Addison, b. July 11, 1823 ; married Rebecca C. Kimball, Nov. 22, 1846. 15 Adeline Willis, b. Aug. 8, 1824. 16 Juliet, b. Dee. 20, 1825. 17 Albert Davis, b. June 13, 1827. 18 Jane Frances, b. July 20, 1830. The father died Jan. 24, 1863, aged 65. THE HOLBROOK FAMILY. 1 Robert Swan Holbrook came from Stoughton ; married Silence, dau. of Daniel Howard, May 29, 1800. Children : — 2 Daniel Howard, b. Oct. 21, 1801 [9] ; married Jane Whitman Snell, Oct. 9, 1827. The wife died . He then married Vesta, daughter of Daniel How- ard, Esq., April 8, 1804. Children : — 3 Tiley Howard, b. Oct. 6, 1805 ; m. Samuel Gardner, Oct. 10, 1822. 4 William, b. Sept. 8, 1808 fll] ; married Abigail Snell, Oct. 28, 1830. 5 liobert, h. June 30, 1811 [15] ; m. Susan Capeu Packard, May 15, 1839. G Hiram, h. July 10, 1813 ; died Nov. 24, 1813. 7 Hiram, b. June 8, 1815 ; married Josephine Hodges. 8 Vesta, h. July 30, 1818 ; died single, Jan. 24, 1851. * He was sergeant in Co. B, 59th Mass. Regiment; was taken prisoner at the bjkttle of Petersburg, Va., and died at Danville iinson, Nov. 2'2, 18G4. FAMILY REGISTER. 527 9 Daxiel Howard (son of Robert Swan 1) married Jane 'Whitman, dau. of Matthew Snell, Oct. 9, 1827. Children : — 10 Susan Ann, married Adoniram Re3Tiolds, of Maine. The father died July 8, 1832. The widow then married Henry Hay- ward, of West Bridgewater. 11 William (son of Robert Swan 1) married Abigail, daughter of Alvin Snell, Oct. 28, 1830. Children : — 12 Abbic Frances, b. Dec. 15, 1831 ; m. Francis P. Holmes, Aug. 16, 1852. 13 Daniel Howard, b. Aug. 10, 1834 [19] ; m. Annis Louisa Dunbar. U Preston, b. Oct. 12, 1840. He was in Co. C, 35th Mass. Regiment ; was taken prisoner in battle of Poplar Spring Church, placed in Libby Prison, Richmond, one night ; from thence taken to Salisbury, N. C, where he remained five months. 15 Robert (son of Robert Swan 1) married Susan Capen, daughter of Howard Packard, May 15, 1839. Children : — 16 Susan Jane, b. Nov. 2, 1847. 17 Albion Howard, b. Oct. 3, 1850. 18 Myron, b. Aug. 9, 1852; died Aug. 27, 1852. The father died May 23, 1854. 19 Daniel Howard (son of William 11) married Annis Louisa, daughter of Welcome Dunbar, of West Bridgewater, Oct. 2, 1859. Chil- dren : — 20 Abbie Louise, h. Feb. 11, 1861. THE HOLMES FAMILY 1 Peleg (son of Francis) married Eunice Wood ; came from Plympton to North Bridgewater. Children : — 2 Philander [4], married Betsy F. French. 3 Marcus [12], married Lucy E. Packard, May 31, 1840. 4 Philander (son of Peleg 1) married Betsy French, daughter of Par- menas Brett, Feb. 5, 1827. Children : — 5 George Newland, b. Oct. 21, 1828 [27] ; m. Sophronia H. Holmes, April 9, 1851. 6 Susan Wales, b. Feb. 2, 1830. 7 Adonis Sylvester, b. Nov. 18, 1832 ; died single. 8 Elizabeth Ann, b. Dec, 12, 1834 ; married Elbridge W. Morse. 9 Charles French, b. April 21, 1837. 10 Henry Philander, b. Dec. 23, 1839. 11 Frank Woods, b. June 29, 1846. The father died Dec. 1856. 12 Marcus (son of Peleg 1) married Lucy Eldridge, daughter of Samuel Packard, May 31, 1840. Children : — 13 Minerva Clifton, b. March 4, 1844. 14 Marcus Morton, h. Oct. 26, 1845. 15 Walter Packard, h. Aug. 6, 1849 ; died Aug. 27, 1849. lu Lucy Ella, b Oct. 6, 1859. 528 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 17 Lizzie Estelle,h. Oct. 6, 1859 ; died Aug. 3, 1860. 18 Samxtel (son of John) came from South Bridgewater to North Bridge- water ; m. Deborah, daughter of Dea. Zenas Packard. Children : — 19 Alphcus, b. July IG, 1814 [29] ; m. Abigail Sylvester, Sept. 13, 1835. 20 Deborah, b. May 28, 181(3 ; m. let, Ebenezer Calwell ; 2d, Edwin Pollard. 21 Betsij, married H. G. 0. Skinner, Oct. 18, 1833. 22 Elizabeth, b. April 12, 1818 ; married Stephen Soule, of Stoughton. 23 Samuel Martin, b. !March 15, 1820 [37] ; married Lucia M. Foster. 24 Mary Perkins, b. Jan. 19, 1822 ; died Aug. 13, 1825. 25 Abncr Hayden, b. Dec. 11, 1823 [43] ; married Caroline E. Dunbar. 26 Thomas Ellis, b. Jan. 16, 1828 ; died March 21. 1828. The fother was born Aug. 25, 1793 ; died Dec. 17, 1827. 27 George Newlaxd (son of Philander 4) married Sophronia Hale, dau. of Francis Holmes, of Jefferson, N. II., April 9, 1851. Children : — 28 George Clarence, b. June 29, 1853. 29 Alpheus (son of Samuel 18) married Abigail, daughter of Gustavus Sylvester, Sept. 13, 1835. Children : — 30 Frederic Ellis, b. Aug. 19, 1838 [48] ; m. Abbie D. Hervey, Jan. 3, 1864. 31 Warren Adelbert, b. Apr. 4, 1841 [50] ; m. Abby Thomas, Apr. 4, 1865. 32 Edward Alton, b. Sept. 12, 1843. 33 Herbert Francis, b. A^Dril 20, 1847. 34 Willie Mcndon, b. May 19, 1850. 35 Abby May, b. Feb. 9, 1855. 36 Carrie Emma, b. Sept. 3, 1856. 37 Samuel Martin (son of Samuel 18) married Lucia Morton, daughter of Joseph Foster, of Kingston. Children : — 38 Elmer Wallace, b. Dec. 8, 1841 ; m. Ruth C. Nickerson, of Harwich, Mass., Sept. 7, 1864. 39 Lucia Ann, h. Oct. 26, 1843 ; married Dexter D. Keith, April 23, 1861. 40 George Elwood, b. Jan. 20, 1846 ; Co. F, 58th Regiment Mass. Volun- teers ; taken prisoner while on picket duty, near Petersburg, June 7, 1864. 41 Sarah Ellen Foster, b. March 23, 1848. 42 Arabella Mozart, h. June 12, 1850. The father died June 11, 1851. 43 Abner ITayden (son of Samuel 18) married Caroline E., daughter of Thomas Dunbar. Children : — 44 Walter Marion. 46 Ellen Oneida. 45 Caroline Amanda. 47 Abncr, died March 11, 1844. Reside on Belmont Street. 48 Frederic Ellis (son of Alpheus 29) married Abbie, daughter of Lo- renzo D. Hervey, Jan. 3, 1864. Children : — 49 Hattie Ellis, b. Oct. 20, 1864. 50 Warrev Adelbert (son of Alpheus 29) married Abbie, daughter of Wiiliain Th(.ina8, of Mansfield, April 4, 1864. Co. F, 12tli Kc-ginient ; in service from 1861, to March 4, 1863 ; dis- charged for inability. FAMILY REGISTER. 529 51 Nathan married Catherine . Children : — 52 James H. 54 Mary C. 5G Nathan E. 58 E. E. 53 Orrin D. 55 Isabel. 57 Lemuel L. 1 HOLLIS. — Royal (son of Ambrose) married Sarah Sumner, daughter of Luther Hayden. Children : — 2 Sally Hayden, b. Sept. 8, 1831 ; m. Adoniram Judson Loring, May 2, 1850. 3 Luther Hayden, b. April 18, 1833 ; married Marcy C. Lang. 4 Levi Woodbury, b. May 26, 1837 ; married Annie M. Alden, of Ran- dolph, March 22, 1805. 5 Leonard Morton, b. March 7, 1841. 6 Elvira Hayden, b. March 8, 1850. 7 Myron Lawrence, b. Feb. 18, 1852. Residence, Winter Street. 8 Luther Hayden (son of Royal 1) married Marcy Comfort, daughter of William Lang, of Rumford, Me., Oct. 6, 1858. Children : — 9 Alma Blanche, b. March 8, 1860. Mr. Hayden was in Co. K, 32d Regiment. 10 John Lewis (son of Nehemiah) came from Boston ; married Caroline, dau. of Samuel Foster, of Groveland, Mass., Nov. 1836. Children : — 11 Mary Ann, b. Jan. 24, 1838. 12 Emcline Augusta, b. July, 1840 ; died Sept. 1841. 13 Caroline Frances, b. June 17, 1842. 14 John Edward, b. Oct. 20, 1846. 15 Ella Maria, b. Aug. 13, 1850. Shoe manufacturer. Centre Street. Residence, Elm Street. 1 HERVEY. — Lorenzo Dow (son of David) came from West Bridge- water ; married Harriet Kenny, daughter of James Ripner, of New Haven, Conn., Oct. 22, 1837. Children : — 2 Harriet Matilda, b. June 18, 1838 ; married John W. Hayward, Dec. 2, 1860. 3 Abbie Smith, b. March 24, 1842 ; m. Frederick E. Holmes, Jan. 3, 1864. 4 Mary Ann, b. June 24, 1844. Tin plate and sheet-iron worker. Main Street. 5 Oliver B. (son of David) married Sarah B., daughter of Shaw, Oct. 25, 1841. Children : — 6 Louisa P., b. June 4, 1843; married Henry Warren, of Randolph. 7 Francis B„ b. Feb. 4, 1848. The wife died March 23, 1852. He then married Deborah, daughter of Simeon Leach, Dec. 5, 1852. Children : — 8 Willie Leach, b. Oct. 3, 1855 ; died Jan. 16, 1862. THE HALL FAMILY. 1 John Hall (son of John) came from Raynham to North Bridgewater "a 18^^ ■ •"•■ • ■ - ,18 07 in 1826 ; married Theresa, daughter of Mannasseh Dickerman, July 5, 1824. Children : — *' 530 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 2 John Davis, b. April 8, 1825 ; died June 12, 18G4. 3 Francis Orlando, b. Aj^ril 13, 1827 ; married Lucinda P. Burrill. 4 Benjamin Franklin, b. May 25, 1829 ; married Phebe Augusta Briggs. 5 Elizabeth Tcrrill, b. ]\Iay 21, 1831 ; married Elisha HoUis. 6 William Henry, b. April 9, 1833 [11] ; married Nancy Hollis. 7 James Lyman, b. April 9, 1835 ; married Elizabeth Taylor. 8 Hester Ann, b. Feb. 10, 1837 ; married Andrew Jackson Frost, 9 Augustus Florentine, b. Oct. 3, 1839 ; m. Susan E. Osborne ; died Nov. 29, 18G3. 10 George Anthony, b. Feb. 22, 1842 ; married Mary M. Peck, Andrew J. Frost died in Hospital, Aug. 29, 1862 ; was a member of Co. F, 12th Regt. 11 William Henry (son of John 1) married Nancy, daughter of Paul Hol- lis, of East Stoughton, Oct. 1, 1852. Children : — 12 Arthur Henry, b. May 11, 1854. 13 Ernest Clifford, b. June 22, 1856 ; died March 9, 1859. 14 Adeline Frances, b. Dec. 18, 1859. 15 Horace Alton, b. May 23, 18G2 ; died Sept. 6, 1862. 16 David (son of Daniel), born Feb. 22, 1811 ; came from Duxbury to North Bridgewater in 1831 ; married Mary Partridge, daughter of Nathaniel Soule, of Duxbury, Nov. 2, 1836. Children : — 17 Austin, h. April 18, 1838 ; died April 29, 1838. 18 Melissa, h. Nov. 22, 1839 ; married Ellis Drake, of Stoughton, 1860. 19 Eveline Augusta, b. Sept. 21, 1841. 20 Charles Henderson, b. Sept. 1, 1843 ; died Nov. 9, 1844. 21 Isabel Minerva, b. iMarch 11, 1845 ; died Jan. 21, 1849. 22 David Soule, b. March 22, 1848. 24 Joshua Walton, b. Feb. 13, 1854. 23 Laura Jane, b. Aug. 11, 1851, 25 Mary Althca, b. Feb. 11, 1859, 26 Oliver Wendell (son of Isaac) came from Wrentham to North Bridge- water in or about 1830 ; married Susan, daughter of Cyrus Howard, June 22, 1831. The wife died May 4, 1837. He then married Susan Howard, daughter of Charles Copeland. Children : — 27 Mary Brownell, b. April 11, 1841. 28 Edward Copeland, b. March 4, 1846, The wife died March 27, 1850. THE HARTWELL FA^HLY, 1 Isaac (son of John) married Melinda, daughter of Nathaniel Manly. Children : — 2 Isaac Harrison, b. Jan. 14, 1813 [14] ; married Harriet Packard. The father died April 17, 18G3, aged 79 years. 3 Charles Augustus (eon of John) married Abigail Copeland, daughter of Nehemiah Howard, Oct. 7, 1827. Children : — 4 John Horvard, b. June 14, 1828 ; married Mary Martis, of Easton, 5 Roxellana Maria, b. Sept. G, 1831 ; m. Bradford Packaid, of Easton. 6 Susan Howard, b. July 3, 1833 ; died April 17, 1839. 7 Abby Augusta, b. Aug. 12, 1838 ; m. Frances Porter, of East Bridge- water. The wife died Nov. 3, 1838. He then married Deborah Wales, dau. of FAMILY REGISTER. 531 Nehemiah Howard, sister of the first wife, May 26, 1839. The wife died Sept. 3, 1848. lie then married Hannah Howard, daughter of Ambrose Leach, of West Bridgewater, Oct. 3, 1849. Children : — 8 Francis, b. Aug. 17, 1854. 9 John (son of Daniel L.), born Dec. 21, 1832 ; came from Haverhill, N. H., in 1849 ; married Abigail Leonard, daughter of Lewis F. Williams, of Easton, May 8, 1853. Children : — 10 Ahhie Harris, b. Feb. 23, 1854. 11 Louisa Fremont, b. May 22, 185G. 12 John Thomas, b. March 22, 1859. 13 Eudora, b. Sept. 20, 18G1 ; died June 20, 1862. 14 Isaac Harrison (eon of Isaac 1) married Harriet, daughter of Micah Packard, Esq., Jan. 1, 1834. Children : — 15 Clarence Evander, b. July 6, 1836 [19] ; married Martha Dunbar, May 15, 1856. 16 Adeline Eudora, b. Feb. 12, 1839 ; m. Reuben L. Willis, Dec. 13, 1859. 17 Lucinda, b. March 13, 1846. 18 Leonora, b. June 28, 1853. 19 Clarence Evander (son of Isaac Harrison 14) married Martha, dau. of Stillman Dunbar, May 15, 1856. Children : — 20 Preston, b. Dec. 25, 1856. 21 Kattie, b. Nov. 14, 1858. 22 Fannie Maria, b. Nov. 14, 1861 ; died May 23, 1864. Private in Co. F, 12th Regiment Mass. Volunteers. 1 HARLOW. —Nathaniel B., born Aug. 28, 1795 ; came from Hanover to North Bridgewater ; married Mary Curtis, March 25, 1824. Chil- dren : — 2 Mary Emily, b. Dec. 23, 1832 ; m. Isaac N. Chase, of Bucksport, Me. 3 JSathamel Barnes, b. Nov. 15, 1838 ; died Sept. 22, 1859. The wife died April 6, 1842, aged 44. He then married Sophia, dau. of Jonathan Howard, March 3, 1844. Children : — 4 Hattie Aufjusta, b. April 27, 1845, 5 Ella Maria, b. Jan. 15, 1848. The father was a manufacturer ; died March 6, 1852, aged 56. 1 HATCH. — Calvin (son of James) came from Hanson to North Bridge- water in 1821 ; married Zilpha Palmer, of Bridgewater, Jan. 4, 1829, Children : — 2 Calvin, died Feb. 13, 1830. 3 Calvin Baalis, died Sept. 7, 1833, Cabinet-maker. Residence on MontcUo Street. 1 HANCOCK. — Moses Winchester (son of James), b. Jan. 5, 1819 ? came from Coventry, Vt. ; married Cornelia Ann, daughter of Daniel Adams, of Kingston. Children : — 2 Daniel Winchester, b. Sept. 15, 1845. 3 William Henry, b. Sept. 30, 1850. 4 Walter Frank, died Sept. 7, 1861. Expressman. 532 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 1 HOBART. — Nathaniel came from Dorchester in 1780, and settled where Joseph T. Hobart now resides, in the north-east corner of tho town. 2 Joseph Torrey (eon of the above-named) married Jlary Wood, daughter of Nathaniel Shepardson, of North Bridgewater, Nov. 28, 1827. Children : — 3 Mary Elizabeth, b. Oct. 7, 1828 ; married John Emery. 4 Lucy Ann Caroline, b. Jan. 11, 1831 ; m. Albert Leonard, of Randolph. 5 Ellen Lucretia, b. Aug. 13, 1835 ; married Jackson Bonney, of Maine. C Ezra Leonard, b. Aug. 14, 1840 ; died Sept. 16, 1842. 7 Amelia Gertrude, b. Aug. 2, 1843. 8 Alice Fostina, b. Aug. 3, 1848. 1 HATHAWAY. — Charles Little, born Feb. 19, 1815 ; came from RoSbury to North Bridgewater in 1828 ; married Betsy, daughter of Amasa Morton, of Plymouth, Mass., Nov. 29, 1888. Children : — 2 Charles Morton, b. Sept. 17, 1839. 3 Betsy Anna, b. Oct. 31, 1841 ; died May 20, 1860. 4 Addie Frances, b. Feb. 17, 1844. 5 Edward T)yar, b. July 12, 1853. Blacking manufacturer, Montello Street. 6 Charles Morton (son of Charles Little) married Susan Augusta, dau. of William Morey, Jr., of Plymouth, Jan. 15, 1862. Children : — 7 Frank Morton, b. Jan. 8, 1863. Blacking manufacturer, Montello Street. 1 HOLLYWOOD. — Peter Frank (son of Peter) , born Aug. 9, 1821; married Julia Diubgne, daughter of Elkanah Hamblin, of Ware- ham, Mass., Feb. 17, 1846. Children : — 2 Alice, b. Dec. 23, 1846. 3 Peter Frank, b. Sept. 1, 1847. 4 George Hamblin, b. July 31, 1849. 5 Jenny Prentice, b. Aug. 27, 1851. 6 Stephen Swift, h. Aug. 17, 1854 ; died May 20, 1856. 7 Joseph Milltlt, b. Oct. 10, 1856. Merchant tailor on Main Street. 1 HEXRY. — Thomas Henry came from Ireland about 1740, and settled in the north-east section of the town, on or near the place occupied by Theron Ames; he married Ann Miller, March 21, 1743. Chil- dren : — 2 Thomas, b. March 21, 1744. 3 James, b. Jan. 7, 1746; married Mehitable Ilall, 1770. 4 Jennet, b. Dec. 15, 1747 ; m. Uosea Dunbar, of Halifax, Oct. 22, 1767. 6 John, b. Feb. 25, 1750. 8 Ann, b. May 1, 1756. 6 Marrjarct, b. Feb. 10, 1752. Samuel. 7 Darid, h. Jan. 19, 175-1. 10 William. Mr. Henry and his family, all excepting Jennet, removed to Harpers- field, N. Y. Thomas and .James were killed by the Indians and Tories in 1775 or 1770. John was taken prisoner, carried to Canada, and tiiere died. Tiiis family was a pious and industrious people. FAMILY REGISTER. 533 1 HARDEN. — Peleg Stetson (son of John) marriecl Sarah, daughter of Thomas White, of Abington, Nov. 8, 1836. Children : — 2 Daniel Webster, b. May 29, 1837 ; Co. C, 29th Regiment Mass. Volun- teers ; died at the U. S. Hospital, at Annapolis Junction. 3 Isabel Frances, b. April 12, 1S43 ; m. John E. Eaton, Sept. 28, 18G2. 4 Walter Stetson, b. July 11, 1856. 1 HAVEN. — Henry Rust (son of John) came from Meredith Bridge, N. H., to North Bridgewater ; married Sarah, daughter of David Packard. Children : — 2 George Henry, b. May 12, 1853. 3 Susie Blanchard, b. April 6, 1857 ; died March 4, 1864. 4 Freddie Douglas, b. Feb. 1, 1860. Cabinet-maker. 5 George Avery (son of John) came from Meredith Bridge, N. H., to North Bridgewater ; married Maria Williams, dau. of Joseph Norrls, of AVindsor, Me., Oct. 21, 1855. Children : — 6 Frank Norris, b. June 23, 1856. 7 Mary Abbie, b. Nov. 23, 1857. 8 Lizzie Willey, b. April 22, 1860. 9 George Mari, b. Aug. 23, 1859 ; died March 31, 1863. Shoe manufacturer. 1 HERROD. — Samuel (son of John) came from England to North Bridgewater in the fall of 1847 ; married Hannah Williams, dau. of Silvester Grant, of Warren, R. I., Jan. 22, 1852. Children : — 2 Ernest Augustus, b. March 21, 1855. 3 Edward Everett, b. Nov. 4, 1857. 4 Mary Elizabeth, b. April 17, 1861 ; died June 4, 1861. 5 Mary Elizabeth, b. Dec. 20, 1862. Shoe manufacturer on Main Street. THE HOWARD FAMILY. 1 John and James Howard, brothers, came from England and settled in Duxbury. John removed from thence to the West Parish of Bridge- I water, and became one of the first settlers of the town, in 1651. (James went to Bermuda.) When a lad, it is said John lived in Captain Miles Standish's iamily. He was a man of great influence in the new plantation, and was one of the first military officers in Bridgewater. Previous to 1700 the name was commonly written Ilaward, but dui-ing the last century it is spelled Howard. The names of Howard and Ilayward are often confounded, and by many are pronounced alike. They may have been the same name originally, although John always wrote it Haward, without any y. 2 John [9], married Sarah Latham, 1703. 3 James, married Elizabeth Wafihl)urn, 1686. 4 Jonathan, married Sarah Dean, 1692. 5 Elizabeth, married Edward Fol)es. 6 Sarah, married Zacheus Packard. 534 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 7 Bethiah, married Henry Kingman. 8 Ephraim [10], married Mary Keith, 1689. The father was an inn-keeper as early as 1670. He died in 1700. 9 John (son of John 1) married Sarah, daughter of Robert Latham, 1703. Children : — 10 Susanna, b. 1697 ; married Captain Nathaniel Ames, Dec. 2, 1702. 11 Edward, h. 1007 ; married Mary Byram, Feb. 7, 1711. 12 Robprt, b. 1699 [25] ; married Abigail Keith, April 25, 1725. 13 Martha, married David Perkins. 14 Sarah, married David Turner, of Rehoboth, 1721. 15 Bethiah, married, Ist, Jonathan Randall ; 2d, John Hayes, of Provi- dence, R. I. 16 EpnRAiM (son of John 1) married Mary, daughter of Rev. James Keith. Children : — 17 Jane, b. Sept. 17, 1689 ; m. Nehemiah Washburn, March 26, 1713. 18 Susanna, b. March 8, 1692; married Samuel Jacobs, 1720. 19 Martha, h. Aug. 7, 1005 ; m. Josiah Williams, of Taunton, 1714. 20 Ephraim, b. March 25. 1697 ; married Abigail Tisdale, 1722. 21 Daniel, b. Oct. 3, 1099 [34] ; m. Damaris Williams, Jan. 10, 1723. 22 David, b. March 3, 1703 ; married Bethiah Leonard, of Taunton. 23 Silence, b. June 3, 1705 ; married John Burr, Nov. 7, 1722. 24 Mary, b. Dec. 21, 1707 ; m. 1st, John Field, 1720 ; 2d, Elisha Pierce. 25 Captain Robert Howard (son of John 0) was one of the first settlers of the North Parish ; married Abigail, daughter of Joseph Keith, April 25, 1725. Children : — 26 John, b. Dec. 20, 1726 [38] ; married Abigail Hudson, Dec. 28, 1752. 27 Martha, b. Oct. 27, 1729 ; married William Edson, Nov. 27, 1754. 28 Keziah, b. June 4, 1732 ; died Sept. 1, 1749. 29 Robert, b. June 29, 1735 [48] ; married Abis^ail Snell, May 5, 1757. 30 Adam, b. March 18, 1737 [55] ; married Mary Keith, June 25, 1759. 31 Abif/ail, h. Sept. 9, 1740 ; died Dec. 9, 1747. 32 Betty, b. Dec. 1, 1744; married Abijah Thayer. 33 Daniel, b. Jan. 6, 1750 [50] ; married Vesta Howard, June 29, 1773. The father died in 1779, aged 80. Captain in the militia. 34 Daniel (son of Ephraim 10) married Damaris, daughter of Thomas Williams, of Taunton, 1724. lie was one of the first settlers in the North Parish, a man of great respectability. Represented the town many years in General Court, beside filling many public offices of trust ; a justice of the peace, and captain of a military company. His children were : — 35 Mary, b. Aug. 24, 1727 ; m. Colonel Simeon Cary, June 27, 1754. 30 Barnabas, b. June 19, 1730 [07] ; m. Mehitable Packard, July 2, 1755.. 37 Silence, b. Oct. 31, 1741 ; m. Colonel Josiah Haydcn, March 15, 17G3, He died in 1799, aged 80 years. 38 John (son of Captain Robert 25) married Abigail, daughter of Daniel Hudson, 1752. Children : — 39 Ichahod, b. Feb. 9, 1754 [78] ; married Molly Keith, Feb. 2, 1794. 40 Krziah, b. Nov. 17, 1755; died Jan. 20, I7t3. 41 Bcla, h. Oct. 28, 1757 [88] ; married Mehitable Cary, Nov. 28, 1782. HOUSE OF EEV. JOHN PORTER, FIRST MINISTER OF NORTH PARISH. (Green Street.) RESIDENCE OF THE LA.TE BARNABAS HO'WARD, Esq. I Formerly used as a Public House.) FAMILY REGISTEE. 535 42 Abigail, b. Nov. 25, 1759 ; died Jan. 27, 1761. 43 Abi(/ail, b. Feb. 9, 17G2 ; married Jonatlian Perkins, Oct. 18, 1785. 44 John, b. Oct. 28, 1704 [92] ; married Polly Gill, 1794. 45 Adam, b. Aug. 29, 1767 [95] ; m. Lois Lovell, of Mansfield. 46 Alfred, b. April 23, 1770 [98] ; married Lavina Bisbec, 1794. 47 Kcziah, b. July 4, 1774 ; married Joshua Nilee, 1796. The father died Oct. 20, 1792, aged 66. 48 Robert (son of Robert 25) married Abigail, daughter of Zachariah Snell, May 5, 1757. Children : — 49 Zachariah, b. May 21, 1758 ; married Patty Crafts, IMarch 6, 1787 ; was a clergyman ; settled in Canton, where he died, leaving no children. 50 Robert, b. Jan. 25, 1760 [107J ; m. Susanna Perkins, Sept. 25, 1788. 51 Si/lvia, h. June 22, 1762. 52 Hannah, b. March 2, 1765 ; m. Joseph Sylvester, Esq., Aug. 10, 1786. 53 Abigail, b. June 25, 1767 ; married Ephraim Sturtevant, Nov. 10, 1791. 54 Lucinda, b. Feb. 4, 1778 ; married Noah Chesman, May 12, 1799. "The father died 1808, aged 73. 55 Adam (son of Robert 25) married Mary, daughter of Abiah Keith, June 25, 1759, and died 1781, aged 44, leaving no children. 56 Daniel (son of Robert 2'.5) married Vesta, daughter of Barnabas How- ard, Esq. , June 29, 1773. Children : — 57 Darius, b. Dec. 13, 1773 [113] ; m. 1st, Sophia Howard, June 3, 1804 ; 2d, Iluldah Gary, June 5, 1806. 58 Daniel, b. Feb. 6, 1775 [122] ; m. 1st, Susan Kingman ; 2d, Widow Mary Emerson. 59 Ambrose, b. July 30, 1776 [130] ; m. Ruth Parker, and removed to Winslow, Me. 60 Ziphion, b. Dec. 15, 1779 [137] ; m. Amy Reynolds, 1803 ; settled in Winslow, Me. 61 Vfsta, b. Nov. 12, 1781 ; m. Robert Swan Holbrook, of Stoughton. 62 Damaris, b. March 10, 1784 ; m. Jabez Woodman, of New Gloucester, Maine. 63 Cyrus, b. July 22, 1788 [147] ; m. 1st, Sylvia Howard^ April 9, 1809 ; 2d, Abi Edson, May 11, 1823 ; 3d, Keziah Hayden, April 30, 1839. 64 Sidney, b. June 12, 1790 [158] ; m. Sally Littlefield, of Stoughton, 1820. 65 Polly, b. AprU 20, 1792 ; single. 66 Lewis, b. July 10, 1794 [163] ; married Eliza Ford. The father died April 20, 1821, aged 71 years. 67 Barnabas (son of Daniel 34) married Mehi table, daughter of Seth Packard, July 2, 1755. Children : — 68 Vesta, b. Oct. 4, 1755 ; married Daniel Howard, June 29, 1773. 69 Damaris, b. March 20, 1757; married Captain John French, 1779. 70 Oliver, b. June 19, 1758 [170] ; m. Susanna Reynolds, Nov. 2, 1780. 71 Daniel, b. Dec. 5, 1759 [181] ; married Silence Packard. 72 Barnabas, b. Oct. 20, 1761 ; died single. 73 Jonas, b. July 25, 1763 [185] ; m. Abigail Packard, Feb. 26, 1784. 74 Mehitable, b. Feb. 27, 17G5 ; married John Wales, Jan. 8, 1789. 75 Gideon, b. Feb. 27, 1767 [196]; married Molly Willis, May 4, 1788. 76 Lois, b. Nov. 23, 1769 ; married Nathan Keith, June 13, 1786. 77 Anna, b. July 29, 1771 ; died single. The lather died Nov. 8, 1813, aged 84. The wife died Nov. 28, 1813. 536 HISTORY OF NOETH BRIDGEWATER. 78 Deacon Ichabod (eon of John 38) married Molly, daughter of Levi Keith, Feb. 2, 1794. Children : — 79 Melinda, b. Feb. 9, 1796 ; married Ozen Gurney, Dec. 11, 1820. 80 Bethiah, b. March 30, 1797 ; married Martin Gary, Oct. 17, 1822. 81 Linus, b. Sept. 2, 1799 [208] ; married Zilpha Field, June 5, 1832. 82 Li/sandcr, b. April 15, 1802 [214] ; m. Mary B. French, Feb. 16, 1826. 83 Nanci/, b. May 1, 1804 ; married Charles Southworth, Oct. 18, 1834. 84 Maria, b. May 21, 1800. 85 Henry, b. June 15, 1808 [217] ; m. 1st, Charlotte Packard ; 2d, Emily Ware. 8G David, h. April 4, 1810 ; m. Widow Mary B. Howard, Sept. 25, 1836. 87 Mary Ann Keith, b. July 11, 1812 ; died Oct. 11, 1843. The father died March 22, 1841. The mother died May 11, 1837. He -was a deacon of the First Congregational Church for many years. 88 Bela (son of John 38) married Mehitable, daughter of Colonel Simeon Cary, Nov. 28, 1782. Children : — 89 Cary, b. 1782. 90 Sibil, b. 1784 ; married Oliver Dike, Nov. 29, 1810. 91 Oliver Dike. The father died June 6, 1786. The widow then married Samuel Dike, Jan. 31, 1793. 92 JoHX (son of John 38) married Polly Gill, 1794. Children : — 93 Eliza Gill, b. 1801. 94 Polly Hudson, b. 1803. The father died Jan. 17, 1805. Removed to Canton, Mass. 95 Adam (son of John 38) married Lois, daughter of Deacon Isaac Lovell, of Mansfield, Mass. Children : — 96 Daniel Hudson, b. Feb. 14, 1814. 97 Olive Fobes, b. Dec. 20, 1816. The father died July 15, 1859. The mother died Feb. 20, 1865. 98 Alfred (son of John 38) married Lavina Bisbee, of Stoughton, Mass., 1794. Children : — 99 Alfren, b. April 24, 1796. 100 Lavina, b. x\pril IG, 1798 ; died single. 101 Sarah, b. xMay 23, 1800 ; died single. 102 Abujail Hudson, b. Nov. 30, 1802 ; died single. 103 John, h. Sept. 28, 1805 ; m. 1st, Abigail Bryant ; 2d, Lavina Willis. 104 Palty Snell, b. Doc. 12, 1807 ; died single. 105 William Gray, b. Sept. 21, 1810 ; m. Ist, Harriet Field; 2d, Louisa Field. lOG Sibil, b. June 24, 1813 ; married William Brown. The father died March 24, 1834, aged 64 years. The mother died April 13, 1856, aged 80. 107 Robert (son of Robert 48) married Susanna, daughter of Jonathan Perkins, Sept. 25, 1788. Children : — 108 Rhoda, b. June 25, 1790 ; married Colonel Edward Southworth, Dec. 7, 1815. 100 Myra, b. Aug. 9, 1792 ; died 1840. 110 Lucia, b. June 16, 1795 ; m. Colonel Nathan Jones, Dec. 17, 1820. FAMILY REGISTER. 537 111 Noble, b. May 18, 1797 ; died Aug. 19, 1800. 112 Harrison, b. Oct. 7, 1801 [222] ; married Emily Fillebrown Packard, Aug. 27, 1838. The father died Feb. 23, 1846, aged 86 years. 113 DARitJS (son of Daniel 56) married Sophia, daughter of Jonas Howard, June 3 , 1804. Children : — 114 Elmira, b. Dec. 10, 1804. 115 Sophia, b. June 19, 1807 ; married Charles Snell, Oct. 2, 1827. 116 Darius, b. June 19, 1807 ; died young, April 17, 1815. The mother died Aug. 15, 1807. He then married Huldah, daughter of Jonathan Gary, June 5, 1808. Children : — 117 Cary, b. Aug. 6, 1809 [234] ; m. Sylvia H. Packard, Nov. 28, 1833. 118 Aurelia, b. March 23, 1813 ; m. Edward S. Packard, Aug. 29, 1836. 119 Frederic, b. Feb. 14, 1815 ; single. 120 Darius, b. Oct. 29, 1817 [237] ; m. Ellen Broadhurst, Sept. 22, 1844. 121 Abigail Perkins, b. March 18, 1820 ; married Luther Hayward, March 31, 1839. The father died April 8, 1836. He was a selectman of the town, also deputy sheriff several years. 122 Daniel (son of Daniel 56) married Susan, daughter of Ezra Kingman, of East Bridgewater, Nov. 4, 1802. Children : — 123 Sidney Kingman, died July 3, 1849. 124 Susan Whitman. The wife died . He then married Mary, daughter of Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Goff ) Hall, of Newcastle, Me., June 9, 1809. Chil- dren : — 125 Mary Emerson. 127 Vesta Jane, died Aug. 22, 1831. 126 E/iza Ann. 128 Daniel Mosely. 129 Harriet Newell. The wife died Jan. 4, 1854. The father died at Vassalboro', Me., April 30, 1864, aged 89. 130 Ambrose (son of Daniel 56) married Ruth Parker, Aug. 1801. Chil- dren : — 131 Vesta, married Luther Sawtelle, Dec. 1826 ; residents of Sidney, Me. 132 Ruth, married Charles Drummond, March 24, 1829 ; resident of Wins- low, Me. 133 Lydia Clark, married Franklin Dunbar, Jan. 30, 1830. 134 Sybil Patlee, married William Bassett, of Bridgewater, Aug. 13, 1832. 135 Hannah, married Thomas Dunbar, March 17, 1836 ; resident of Fair- field, Me. 136 Cyrus [241] married Cornelia A. Bassett. This family settled in Winslow, Me. 137 ZirnioN (son of Daniel 56) married Amy, daughter of Joseph Reynolds, 1803. Children : — 138 Camilla, b. 1804 ; married Benjamin Stevens, of Winthrop, Me. 139 Catherine, b. 1806 ; married Rev. Aaron Sanderson, of Waterford, Me. 140 Vesta, h. 1808 ; married Benjamin Stockin, of Monmouth, Me. 141 Maria, b. 1810 ; m. Calvin Chandler, of Winthrop, Me. The wife died May 21, 1824. 142 Daniel, h. May 27, 1812 ; married Phebe Maxim, of Wayne, Me. 143 Martha, b. 1814 ; married Calvin Chandler, of Winthrop, Me. 144 Otis, b. Dec. 28, 1816 ; married Alfeedia Gott, of Wayne, Me. 145 Lewis, h. 1819 ; died in infancy. 68 538 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 146 Mary T., b. Oct. 14, 1824 ; m. Albion P. Gibbs, of Livermore, Me. The lather died Jan. 6, 1849. This family resided at Winslow, Me. 147 CrRCS (son of Daniel 56) married Sylvia, daughter of Colonel Caleb Howard, April 9, 1809. Children : — 148 Susan, b. Aug. 15, 1812 ; married Oliver W. Hall, June 22, 1831. 149 Ci/rus, b. Xov. 14, 1817 [251] ; married Hannah Field, Nov. 6, 1844. 150 Sylvia, died Feb. 14, 1822. The wife died . He then married Abi, daughter of William Ed- son, May 11, 1823, Children : — 151 Caroline, b. Dec. 25, 1825 ; died April 23, 1830. 152 Ambrose, b. July 16, 1828 ; married Maria Chandler. 153 Caroline, b. June IG, 1830 ; died July 7, 1852. 154 Adoniram, h. Oct. 12, 1834 ; married Harriet Adelaide Mathews. 155 Susan, b. May 15, 1837 ; single. The wife died Dec. 25, 1838. He then married Keziah, daughter of John Randall, of Easton, and widow of John Hayden, April 30, 1839. Children : — 156 Edwin, b. Feb. 25, 1842. 157 Franklin b. July 3, 1844. The wife died AprU 30, 1857. 158 SiDXET (son of Daniel 56) married Sally, daughter of Littlefield, of Stoughton, 1820. Children : — 159 Hovendcn Littlefield, b. March 15, 1821 [255J ; married Emily Jane French, Sept. 3, 1846. 160 John Shrpard, b. Sept. 7, 1824 [261]; married, 1st, Cynthia Faxon; 2(1, Jklarv Ford. 101 Nathan Capen, b. June 11, 1828 [264] ; married Mary Elizabeth Beals, May 1, 1850. 162 Vesta, b. 1832 ; married Frank W. Hatch, of Marshfield. 163 Lewis (son of Daniel 56) married Eliza, daughter of James Ford, of Abington. Children : — 164 Leivis, b. March 29, 1829. 165 Loenza, Oct. 30, 1831 ; died Oct. 28, 1846. 166 Tyler, h. Feb. 2, 1835 ; died May 6, 1861. 167 Ellen Augusta, b. June 8, 1836 ; m. Robert H. Packard, Oct. 20, 1856. 168 Webster,* b. Jan. 29, 1838 ; married Lucy Ella Clapp, of EiSton. 109 Eliza Frances, b. Oct. 9, 1842 ; m. Austin C. Packard, Oct. 16, 1860. 170 Oliver (son of Barnabas 67) married Susanna, daughter of Thomas Reynolds, Nov. 2, 1780. Children : — 171 Parnel, b. June 2, 1782 ; married James Ford, Oct. 26, 1800. 172 Oliver, b. Jan. 27, 1784 [268] ; m. Lucy Sturtevant, Dec. 4, 1808. 173 Daniel, b. Sept. 20, 1785 [277] ; m. Ahigail Howard, March 14, 1806. 174 Emily, b. June 12, 1786 ; married ApoUos Howard, April 8, 1802. 175 Berntce, b. April 15, 1787 ; married Zophar Field, Feb. 6, 1811. 176 Lois, b. March 23, 1789 ; married Samuel Linfield, of Randolph. 177 Olis, h. Feb. 11, 1792 [281] ; m. Reuma Southworth, Aug. 2;^, 1818. 178 Melntable, b. May 23, 1794; married Charles Copeland, Dec. 9, 1816. 179 Betsy, b. July 11, 1796 ; married Robert Packard, Oct. 17, 1822. 180 Olive. The father died Jan. 29, 1845, aged 86. The mother died Dec. 31, 1817, aged 61. • Was a member of Co. F, L2th Mass. Regiment. FAMILY REGISTER. 539 181 Daniel (son of Barnabas 67) married Silence, daughter of Thomas Packard. Children : — 182 Polly, married John Holbrook, of Stoughton, Oct. 11, ISOO. 183 Silence, married Robert Swan llolbrook, of Stoughton, Mny 29, 1800. 184 Relief, married Benjamin Capen, of Stoughton, Jan. 9, 1805. 185 Jonas (son of Barnabas 67) married Abigail, daughter of Nathan Packard, Feb. 25, 1784. Children : — 186 Sophia, b. May 28, 1785 ; married Darius Howard, June 3, 1804, and died 1807. 187 Rowena, b. April 19, 1787 ; married Simeon Gary, Oct. 27, 1806. 1^8 Barnabas, h. May 15, 1789 ; married Bisbee, of Hartford, Me. 189 Jonas, b. Oct. 17, 1791 ; died single, Dec. 15, 1824. 10 An7ia, b. April 2, 1794; m. Charles Littlefield, of Stoughton, 1821. 191 Louisa, b. Oct. 10, 1798; m. Loring H. Thayer, of Randolph, Aug. 19, 1821. 192 Lydia, b. Dec. 29, 1800; m. Darius Littlefield, of Stoughton, Sept. 30, 1821. 193 Edwin, b. Feb. 1, 1803 ; married Alden, of Randolph. 194 Angelina, b. Aug. 3, 1806 ; married Henry Thayer, of Randolph. 195 Sophia, b. Feb. 10, 1810 ; m. Alanson Wentworth, of Stoughton. 106 Gideon (son of Barnabas 67) married Molly, daughter of Nathan Willis, May 4, 1788. Children : — 197 Gideon, b. April 29, 1789 [283] ; m. Sibil Harris, May 18, 1811. 198 Austin, b. Sept. 7, 1791 [296]; m. Abigail Crane, March 18, 1819. 199 Martha Marsh, b. Dec. 4, 1793 ; m. Daniel H. Gary, April 19, 1812. 200 Adeline, b. April 20, 1796 ; married Samuel Harris, of Abiugton. 201 Lucy, h. June 13, 1798 ; married Lot Blanchard, of Stoughton, 1817. 202 Albert, h. Oct. 2, 1800 ; married Eliza Blanchard, Oct. 2, 1822. 203 Mary, h. JMarch 2, 1803 ; married Silion Packard. 204 Elijah, h. April 8, 1805 ; married Abigail Faxon. 205 Betsy, b. Aug. 6, 1807 ; married Albert Holbrook, of Stoughton. 206 Francis, b. Aug. 10, 1809 ; married Clark, of Rochester. 207 Nathan Willis, b. April 16, 1812 ; married, 1st, Lucia Packard ; 2d, Martha Coffin ; 3d, Hannah Hunter ; 4th, Augusta Hunter. 208 Linus (son of Deacon Ichabod78) married Zilpha, daughter of William Field, June 5, 1832. Children : — 209 John Abbott, h. Jan. 2, 1835. 210 Linus Preston, b. June 9, 1836 ; killed at second battle of Bull Run, Aug. 30, 1862. 211 Julia Maria, b. May 3 1838. 212 Waldo Vose, b. Oct. 2, 1841. 213 George Henry, b. Nov. 12, 1843. 214 Lysander (son of Deacon Ichabod 78) married IMary Brett, daughter of Alpheus French, Feb. 16, 1826. Children : — 215 Samuel Walter Scott, b. June 1, 1827 [298] ; married Harmony F. Packard, Nov. 23, 1853. 216 Lysander Bradford, b. June 5, 1830 [301] ; married Matilda Packard, Nov. 23, 1853. The father died April 10, 1835. The widow then married David How- ard, Sept. 25, 1836. 217 Henry (son of Deacon Ichabod 78) married Charlotte, daughter of Howard Packard, Sept. 29, 1831. Children : — 540 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 218 Edward Payson, b. Sept. 1, 1832. The wife died Nov. 24, 18-i(3. He then married Mary Emily Ware, of Wrentham, Mass., Dec. 1, 1847. Children : — 219 Hairy Wheaton, b. Feb. 14, 1849. 220 Emily Ware, b. March 24, 1851. 221 Bertha Codding, b. April 20, 1857. 222 Harrison (son of Robert 107) mirried Emily Fillebrown, daughter of Benjamin Packard, of \Yinthrop, Me., Aug. 27, 1838. Children : — 223 Robert Noble, b. Aug. 31, 1839. 224 Harrison, b. July 19, 1841 ; died Aug. 24, 1841. 225 Tyler, b. July 19, 1841 ; died Aug. 6, 1841. 220 George Albion, b. Nov. 7, 1842 ; Co. G, 24th Mass. Volunteers. 227 Justin, Co. C, 24th Mass. Volunteers. 228 Susan Emily, b. Jan. 9, 1846 ; died Sept. 1, 1847. 229 Malcomb, b. Sept. 1, 1847 ; died June 15, 1863, from kick of a horse. 230 Abby, b. Mav 18, 1849 ; died April 18, 1850. 231 Arthur, b. Jan. 4, 1851. 232 Rhoda Frances, b. Aug. 31, 1852. 233 Roger, Ix July 4, 1854. Farmer. 234 Gary (son of Darius 113) married Sylvia H., daughter of Captain Robert Packard, Nov. 28, 1833 : — 235 Lyman, b. May 16, 1830 ; died Sept. 27, 183G. 236 Embcrt, h. July 23, 1842 ; m. Hattie C. Howard, of Winslow, Me., Dec. 7, 1805. Carpenter and cabinet-maker. 237 Darius (son of Darius 113) married Ellen B. Broadhurst, Sept. 22, 1844. Children : — 238 Edgar Percival, b. June 5, 1847. 239 Mary Ellen, b. Aug. 17, 1850. 240 Fanny Bixby, b. Nov. 28, 1853. Shoe manufacturer. 241 Cyrus (son of Ambrose 130) married Cornelia A. Bassett, Sept. 24, 1839. Children : — 242 Hattie Cornelia, married Embert Howard, of CampcUo, Dec. 7, 1865. 243 Sidney [304], married Mary Stratton, April 16. 1849. 244 Lucia. 247 Edward Otis. 249 Mary Frank. 245 Thalia. 248 John Francis. 250 Katie Dinsmore. 246 George Bassett. 251 Cyrus (son of Cyrus 147) married Hannah^ daughter of Zopbar Field, Nov. 6, 1844. Children : — 252 Isabel Alma, b. Nov. 6, 1844. 253 Caroline Agnes, b. June J6, 1850 : died Feb. 23, 1862. 254 Ernest Carleton, b. March 29, 1863. 255 HovENDEN LiTTLEFiELD (soH of Sidney 158) married Emily Jane, dau. of Samuel French, of Turner, Me., Sept. 3, 1846. Children : — 256 Samuel French, h. July 17, 1847 ; died Oct. 22, 1865. 257 Sidney, b. S.pt. 20, 1850. 258 Charles Addison, b. Feb. 17, 1854. 259 Jeremiah Capen, b. Oct. 31, 1859. 260 Ellis Clifton, b. Feb. 14, 1863. FAMILY REGISTER. 541 261 John Shepard (son of Sidney 158) married Cynthia, daughter of Daniel Faxon, of Randolph, May 27, 1852. The wife died Nov. 17, 1859. He then married Mary, daughter of James Ford, of Abington, Jan. 1, 1862. Children : — 262 Frank Elwood, b. Feb. 25, 18G3 ; died Sept. 3, 1863. 263 Herbert Winslow, h. Sept. 8, 1864. Shoe manufacturer. *^ 264 Nathan Capen (son of Sidney 158) m. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Captain Jeremiah Beals, May 1, 1850. Children : — 265 Adelia Elizabeth, b. May 20, 1851. 266 Jeremiah Bcals, b. Oct. 5, 1855. 267 Anna Winslow, b. April 16, 1858. 268 Oliver (son of Oliver 170) married Lucy, daughter of Ephraim Stur- tevant, Dec. 4, 1808. Children : — 269 Ahiffail, b. Sept. 18, 1809 ; married William Packard, May 13, 1829. 270 Willard, h. Aug. 22, 1811 ; married Harriet Hawes. 271 Rufus Emery, b. Dec. 26, 1813 ; m. 1st, Sarah B. Dunbar, Jan. 19, 1836 ; 2d, Julia Ann Kingman, May 18, 1838. He died July 8, 1838. 272 Elizabeth, b. April 22, 1816. 273 Daniel Sturtevant [309], married Rhoda Gary, Feb. 17, 1839. 27-4 Lucy, married Loring S. Holbrook, Nov. 10, 1842. 275 Elizabeth, single. 276 Gorham Bradford, married Ellen Mann, of Pembroke, Oct. 31, 1858. 277 Daniel (son of Oliver 170) married Abigail, daughter of Colonel Caleb Howard, March 14, 1806. Children : — 278 Apollos Everett, b. Jan. 9, 1807 [313] ; m. 1st, Rebecca Foss ; 2d, Widow Caroline W. Stark, Oct. 2, 1855. 279 Daniel, b. Jan. 17, 1809 [318] ; m. Calista Spaulding, of Townsend, Mass., Nov. 5, 1829. 280 Abigail, b. Feb. 24, 1811 ; died Jan. 2, 1822. The father died Nov, 26, 1812. The wife died Dec. 15, 1858, aged 73. 281 Otis (son of Oliver 170) married Reuma, daughter of Charles South- worth, Aug. 28, 1818. Children : — 282 Franklin Otis, b. Jan. 2, 1819 [323] ; married Helen M. Davis, March 17, 1844. The father died Sept. 23, 1854, aged 62 years. 283 Gideon (son of Gideon 196) married Sibil, daughter of John Harris, May 18, 1811. Children : — 284 Gideon, married Sally Stetson, of Quincy. 285 Sibil, married Albert Decoster. 286 Adeline, died . 287 Matilda, married Hiram Faunce. 288 Jason, married Sarah AVhiting, of Quincy. 289 Barton, married Susan ^laxfield, of Maine. 290 Adeline, married Bethuel Harris. 291 Almeda, married Henry Packard, of Abington. 292 Miranda, married jNIehitable Ludden. 293 Andrew Jackson, married Lucia Moody, of Me. 542 fflSTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATEE. 294 Luanda Maria, married Isaiah Hayden, of North Bridgewater. 295 Rodney, married Eunice Moody, of Me. This family resided at South Kandolph. 296 Austin (son of Gideon 197) married Abigail Crane, of Stoughton, 1819. Children: — 297 Abifjail, b. June 29, 1820 ; married Isaac Harris. The wife died Oct. 15, 1858. 298 Samuel W. S. (son of Lysander 214) married Harmony Frances, dau. of Deacon Simeon Packard, Nov. 23, 1853. Children : — 299 Walter Franklin, b. Jan. 19, 1856. 300 Fanny Edward, b. Aug. 1, 1857. Photographic artist. Main Street. 301 Lysaxder Bradford (son of Lysander 214) married Matilda, daughter of Deacon Simeon Packard, Kov. 23, 1853. Children : — 302 Louise Frances, b. March 21, 1855. 303 Annie May/iciv, b. April 8, 1857. Photographic artist, Main Street. 304 Sidney (son of Cyrus 242) married Mary Stratton, April 16, 1849. Children : — 305 William Stratton. 307 Horace Sidney. 306 Abbie May. 308 Jennie May. 309 Daniel Stcrtetant (eon of Oliver 268) married Rhoda, daughter of Barzilla Cary, Feb. 17, 1839. Children : — 310 Warren Alcott, h. Dec. 20, 1839 [32G] ; married Mary A. Stetson, Dec. 25, ISGI. 311 Frank Lucius, b. Sept. 20, 1853 ; died Dec. 1, 1853. 312 Lizzie Stone, b. Jan. 12, 1855. Shoe manufacturer, Montello Street. 313 AroLLos ErERETT (son of Daniel 277) married Rebecca, daughter of Daniel Fuse, of Lebanon, Me., Sept. 25, 1831. The wife died Nuv. 16, 1834. He then married "Widow Caroline W. Stark, daughter of Joel Converse, of Lyme, N. H., Oct. 2, 1855. Children : — 314 Caroline, b. Aug. 3, 1856. 316 Mabel E., b. June 9, 1862. 315 Abbic, h. Dec. 5, 1859. 317 Franklin E., b. Oct. 25, 1864. Residence at Franklin, Mass. 318 Daniel (son of Daniel 277) married Calista Spaulding, Nov. 5, 1829. Children : — 319 Daniel, b. Oct. 13, 1830 [328] ; m. Almira E. Hood, Sept. 28, 1852. 320 Abif/ail, b. Nov. 21, 1833. 321 Elkn C, b. Sept. 17, 1836. 322 Mary E., b. May 9, 1840. Residence at ^Ve8t Roxbury, Mass. 323 Fr.\>-klin Otis (son of Otis 281) married Helen Matilda, daughter of Samuel S. Davis, March 17, 1844. Children : — 324 7A7.n 0//5, b. Feb. 6, 1845. '""J'.'^Jci 325 Edith Mrrriam, b. Nov. 24, 1857. ? /f^^**"^ '^.^ Ar^fAA ,, Bout manufacturer. FAMILY REGISTER. 543 32G Warren Alcott (son of Daniel Sturtevant 309) married Mary Agnes, daughter of Charles Stetson, of Kingston, Mass., Dec. 25, 1861. Children : — 327 Mary Stetson, b. Nov. 19, 18G2. Shoe manufacturer. 328 Daniel (son of Daniel 318) married Almira Eliza, daughter of Frederic Hood, of Edgecomb, Me., Sept. 28, 1852. Children : — 329 Frederic Theodore, b. Jan. 9, 1859. 330 Flora, h. March 31, 1861. 331 Ida Grace, b. Jan. 24, 1863. 332 Lilian G., b. Sept. 6, 1864. Newspaper and periodical depot, Post office, State Street, Boston. Res- idence at West Koxbury. 333 COLONEL CALEB HOWARD was the eon of George, the son of Ephraim, the son of Ephraim, the son of John, one of the first settlers of the town of Bridge water from Duxbury, and the common ancestor of the name of Howard. He married Sylvia, daughter of Daniel Alger. Children : — 334 Hannah, b. May 9, 1782 ; m. Zibeon Crafts, Oct. 29, 1799. 335 Apollos, b. Aug. 23, 1784 [345] ; married Olive Cary, April 8, 1802. 336 Abigail, b. March 23, 1780 ; married Daniel Howard, March 14, 1806. 337 St/lvia, b. June 9, 1788 ; married Cyrus Howard, April, 1809. 338 Vesta, b. Mav 17, 1790; married David Torrey, of Scituate. 339 Chloe, b. Jan. 19, 1793 ; died single. 340 Nancy, h. Jan. 10, 1795; married Azor Packard, Feb. 14, 1815. 341 Welcome, b. April 17, 1797 [350] ; m. Susan Tilden, April 21, 1825. 342 Olive, b. July 24, 1799 ; married John Wales, June 13, 1820. 343 Caleb, b. June 8, 1802 [365] ; married Polly Tilden, Dec. 25, 1823. 344 Tho7nas Jefferson, b. July 20, 1804 [374] ; m. Lavina Tilden, Jan. 2, 1831. Mr. Howard was a justice of the peace, colonel in the militia, and held many public offices. His wife died Sept. 17, 1819. He then married Abigail, daughter of Issachar Snell, Esq., May 17, 1820. He died Jan. 4, 1831, aged 71 years. The wife died April 11, 1848, aged 75. 345 Apollos (son of Colonel Caleb 333) married Olive, daughter of Major Daniel Cary, April 8, 1802. He afterward married Emily, daughter of Oliver Howard. Children : — 340 Harriet, married Charles Horton, of Milton. 347 Noble [382] married Catherine Lathrop, of Boston. 348 George [385] married Eliza Packard, of Randolph. 349 Emily, married Leonard Emerson, of Maiden. The wife died . He then married Bethiah, daughter of Jonathan Porter, of North Bridgewater. Children : — 350 Nancy, died Sept. 8, 1860. 351 Chloe married Walter Chamberlain, of Augusta, Me. 352 Amanda. 353 Charles Henry [387] married Sarah Ann Bearce, of Hyannis, Mass. 354 Abbie, married Orlando Arnold, of Sidney, Me. 355 Davis Porter, married Sarah Bacon Berry, of Hyannis, Mass. The father died March 5, 1849. 544 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 356 "Welcome (son of Colonel Caleb 333) married Susan, daughter of John Tilden, April 21, 1825. Children : — 357 Welcome Adams, h. Aug. 20, 1826. 358 Susan Tilden, b. Dec. 10, 1828 ; m. Erastus N. Fay, April 3, 1856. 350 John Tilden, b. Nov. 9, 1830 ; m. Kate L. Stebbins, March 12, 1857. 3G0 Edwin, b. Nov. 11, 1832. 361 Mary, b. July 26, 1835 ; married Daniel N. Keith, Dec. 30, 1855. 362 Henry, b. April 14, 1838. 363 Charles, b. April 24, 1841 ; Co. F, 12th Regiment ; was one to help bring the body of Colonel Fletcher Webster- off the battle-field. 364 Ellen Richardson, b. Oct. 25, 1848 ; m. Edwin Keith, Nov. 25, 1862. 365 Caleb (son of Colonel Caleb 333) married Polly, daughter of John Tilden, Dec. 25, 1823. Children : — 366 Syhna Alger, b. Aug. 9, 182-1. 367 Caleb, b. Aug. 11, 1828 ; killed in the battle of Poplar Grove Church, Sept. 30, 1864. 368 Ahhie Louisa, b. March 1, 1834 ; died Oct. 11, 1855. 369 Mary Elizabeth, b. Aug. 19, 1836. 370 Emeline Frances, b. March 19, 1838. 371 Julia Anne, b. Nov. 24, 1841. 372 Josephine Packard, b. INIarch 6, 1843. 373 Clara Leland, b. March 14, 1848. Died at Medfield, Mass., June 6, 1854, aged 57 years. 374 Thomas Jefferson (son of Colonel Caleb 333) married Lavina, daughter of John Tilden, Jan. 2, 1831. Children : — ^ 375 Thomas Franklin, b. June 14, 1831 ; married Frances A. Clark, July 10, 1855. 376 Caleb, b. Aug. 2, 1834. 377 Willard,h. July 10, 1838 ; Adjutant 54th Mass. Regiment (colored), Colonel R. G. Shaw. 378 Frederick, b. March 19, 1837 ; died 1838. 379 Davis, h. July 16, 1842 ; 44th Regiment Mass. Volunteers, nine months' men. 380 Georr/e Burrill, b. Nov. 24, 1846. 381 Frederick Leslie, b. Feb. 2, 1849. 382 Noble (son of Apollos 345) married Catherine Lathrop, of Hyannis, Mass. Children : — 383 Harriet, married Francis Sanderson. 384 Sarah Nettie, married Adams Lathrop. Mr. Howard is mail agent on Cape Cod Railroad, and resides at Hy- annis. 385 George (son of Apollos 345) married Eliza Packard, of Randolph, Mass. Children : — 386 Mary Emma. Resident of West Randolph, Mass. 387 Cuarles Henry (son of Apollos 345) married Sarah Ann Bearce, of Hyannis, Mass. Children : — 388 Clara Ardell. blaster uf repairs on Cape Cod Railroad ; resident of Hyannis. FAMILY REGISTER. 545 389 ASA HOWARD was son of Benjamin, horn Sept. 24, 1776; came to North Bridge-water in 1802 ; married Eunice, daughter of Isaac Thayer. Children : — 390 Ephraim, b. April 19, 1798 [399] ; m. 1st, Lydia Gary, 1821 ; 2d, Han- nah Finney, 1837. 391 Sajnuel, b. July 12, 1800 ; m. Mary Carleton ; died May 5, 1859. 392 Charles, b. April 18, 1803 [407] ; m. Lavina Rounds, July G, 1828. 393 Isaac Thayer, b. May 7. 1805 ; died 1822, aged 17. 394 Mary Ann, b. Feb. 24, 1808 ; married William Faxon, July 31, 1825. 395 Asa, died July 4, 1813 : died Oct. 1814. 396 Asa, b. Aug. 28, 1815 ; died Sept. 10, 1817. 397 Elizabeth Bird, b. Feb. 22, 1818 ; married Lewis Fisher, Jr., 1840. 398 Martha Jane, b. June 10, 1820 ; married David F. Studley, 1839. The father died Aug. 23, 1828. 399 Ephraim (son of Asa 389) m. Lydia, daughter of James Cary, June 24, 1821. Children : — 400 Lucian, b. Oct. 28, 1822 ; died Jan. 9, 1822. 401 Mary Jane, b. Dec. 22, 1823 ; died Jan. 9, 1824. The wife died Feb. 22, 1831. He then married Hannah, daughter of Captain Seth Finney, of Plymouth, Sept. 27, 1837. Children : — 402 Samuel Finvey, b. March 12, 1839. 403 Hannah Jane, b. April 16, 1840; m. Austin Farrington, of Stoughton. 404 Ephraim Henry, b. May 8, 1841 ; died May 25, 1841, 405 Ephraim Francis, b. Dec. 20, 1845 ; Co. — , 35th Regiment. 406 Elizabeth Bird, b. Aug. 16, 1854. The wife died Sept. 1, 1862. 407 Charles (son of Asa 389) m. Lavina, daughter of John Rounds, of Rehoboth, July 6, 1828. Children : — 408 Lydia Williams, b. Nov. 24, 1834 ; m. George J. Cram, of Canton, Feb. 12, 1864. 409 Charles, b. Jan. 9, 1837 ; married Maria Copeland, Nov. 27, I860. 410 Geor(je Elmer, b. Sept. 6, 1846 ; died Oct. 2, 1847. 411 Henry Herbert, b. March 22, 1849. 412 WILLIAM PENN HOWARD (son of Elijah Howard, Esq.) came from Easton to North Bridgewater ; married Abby, daughter of John Wales. Children : — 413 Louisa A., b. 1848. 414 Frederic W., b. 1851. The father died Aug. 31, 1855. In the death of this young man the community felt his loss seriously. He was a public-spirited man, generous, genial, and greatly beloved by all with whom he had to do. At the time of his decease a grand display was in preparation, of the various trades in the town, to raise funds for the improvement of the cemetery grounds, together with a fair, of which he had been chosen President. Cut down in the prime of life, and in the midst of the lively and stirring events then at hand, his loss cast a deep gloom over the people of the town. His remains were followed to the grave by a band of Odd Fellows, of which organization he was an active, prominent member. . 69 546 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. THE JACKSON FAMILY. 1 Ephraim is the firet of this name that settled in the town of Bridge- water, and probably resided in the West Parish. He married Lydia Leach, and removed to Wrentham. His son, Ephraim, from whom those bearing that name, in Bridgewater, have descended, married JBathsheba, daughter of John Trask, 17G5. Children : — 2 Asa, b. Dec. 5, 17G5 ; went West ; married in Worthington. 3 Oliver, b. March 18, 17G7 [14] ; married Olive Gurney, May 6, 1807. 4 Caleb, b. Sept. 3, 1769 [22J ; married Zeruiah Keith, Aug. 20, 1801. 5 Lydia, b. Feb. 20, 1771 ; married Isaac Damon, of Chesterfield, Mass. 6 Balhshcha. b. July 28, 1772; married Simeon Howard. 7 George Washington, b. Oct. 19, 1776 ; m. Molly Briggs, of Halifax. 8 Rhoda, b. Jan. 16, 1778 ; married Dunston. 9 Caldn, b. June 17, 1779 [30] ; m. Sally Godfrey, July 5, 1810. 10 Clarissa, h. Dec. 20, 1780 ; married Mayhew Packard. The Avife died Dec. 24, 1782. He then married Hannah Delano, Feb. 5, 1784. Children : — 11 Barnard [35], married Bathsheba Keith. July 15, 1808. 12 Lucy, married Sullivan Packard, Aug. 23, 1804. 13 Polly, married Pope. The lather died May 29, 1814, aged 75. The mother died Dec. 24, 1782. 14 Captain Oliver (son of Ephraim 1) married Olive, daughter of Cap- tain Zachariah Gurney, May 0, 1807. Children : — 15 Benjamin Franklin, b. Oct. 1, 1807 [46] ; m. Rebecca Snell, Sept. 26, 1834. 16 Henry, b. July 26, 1811 [52] ; m. Martha C. Keith, Jan. 1, 1840. 17 Alphcus Gurney, b. June 11, 1813 [57] ; m. Mary Howard Alger, Oct. 29, 1840. 18 Eliza, b. Aug. 21, 1817 ; married John W. Hunt, Nov. 29, 1838. 19 Oliver, b. Oct. 16, 1819 [59] ; m. Melvina F. Packard, June 9, 1846. 20 Olive Jane, b. Nov. 14, 1825; m. Guilford White, Esq. Sept. 14, 1845. 21 Thomas, b. Sept. 21, 1822 [63] ; m. Btsy A. Perkins, Nov. 1848. The father died March 19, 1845, aged 78 years. 22 C.AI.EB (son of Ephraim 1) married Zeruiah. daughter of Jonathan Keith, Aug. 20, 1801. Children : — 23 Mary Keith, b. Dec. 21, 1801 ; m. Job Bartlett, of West Bridgewater, 1827. 24 Hannah, b. Feb. 2, 1804 ; ra. Asa Copeland, of West Bridgewater, 1823. 25 Adeline, b. Jan. 11, 1807 ; m. Horace Parlin, 1829. 2*) Elizabeth, b. (Jet. 6, 1809 ; married Jesse Rice, of Nahant. 27 Jonathan Keith, b. April 10, 1812 ; died single, Aug. 1842. 2-< Thomas, b. Sept. 17, 1814 ; removed to Califormia, 1849. 29 Samuel, b. Feb. 0, 1818 ; m. Julia Hewett, of Livermore, Me., 1845. The wife died June, 1844, The father died Sept, 1847, at Winthrop, Me. 30 C.\LviN (son of Ephraim 1) married Sally, daughter of Godfrey, July 5, 1810. Children : — 31 Nahum Hodges, h. June 15, 1812 ; married Betsy Alexander. 32 Ophdia Rosscler, b. Jan. 3, 1814 ; m. David Stone ; resident of Kill- ingly, Conn. FAMILY REGISTER. 547 33 Mary Godfrey, b. July 28, 1815. 34 Hector Varnum, b. Jan. 22, 1818 ; m. Miriam M. Oakes, of South- bridare. 35 Barnard (son of Ephraira 1) married Bathsheba Keith, daughter of Jonathan Keith, July 15, 1808. Children : — 36 L7jdia Keith, b. Feb. 10, 1809 ; died single, 1849. 37 Efhraim, b. Jan. 16, 1.811 [67J ; married Lucy Wild, of Braintree. 38 Benjamin Delano, b. Nov. 3, 1812 ; m. Mary Drake, Nov. 11, 1838, 39 Marcia Kingman, b. Jan. 10, 1814 ; m. Lorenzo Wade, Nov. 1837. 40 Simeon Keith, b. Feb. 14, 1816 ; died July 17, 1820. 41 David Packard, b. Feb. 5, 1818 ; died young. 42 Hannah Snell, b. Feb. 5, 1820 ; married James Reed Stoddard, July 29, 1837. 43 David Cobb, b. May 25, 1823 ; married Mary Ann Leach. 44 Warren Nason, b. Aug. 11, 1829 ; m. Juila Caswell, June 6, 1858. 45 Abigail Keith, b. Oct. 7, 1831 ; married Dwight E. Hale. lie was starved to death by the rebels in Salisbury, N. C, July 9, 1865. The mother died April 9, 1853. The father died July 4, 1859. 46 Ben.tamin Franklin (son of Captain Oliver 14) married Rebecca, dau. of Alvin Snell, Sept. 26, 1834. Children : — 47 Andrew, b. Nov. 30, 1838 ; private in Co. F, 12th Mass. Regiment. 48 Laban, b. Oct. 23, 1840 ; private in Co. F, 12th Mass. Regiment. 49 Oliver, b. Nov. 15, 1843. 60 Alvin, b. Jan. 8, 1847. 51 Willard Edward, b. May 4, 1851. Farmer, on East Street. 52 Henry (son of Captain Oliver 14) married IMartha Cary, daughter of Captain Ziba Keith, Jan. 1, 1840. Children : — 53 Na7ici/ Cary, b. Nov. 9, 1840. 54 Henri/ Martin, h. Dec. 6, 1842 ; m. Susie E. Packard, Nov. 13, 55 Martha Ella, b. June 30, 1852. 56 Addie Watson, b. Feb. 10, 1856. Shoemaker. 57 Alpheus Gurnet (son of Captain Oliver 14) married Mary Howard, daughter of Cyrus Alger, of West Bridgewater, Oct. 29, 1840. Children : — 58 Olive G., died Jan. 9, 1845. The father died March 23, 1848. 59 Oliver (son of Captain Oliver 14) married Melvina Frances, daughter of Arza Packard, June 9, 1846. Children : — 60 Ablne Frances, b. Oct. 27, 1848 ; m. Ziba C. Keith, Dec. 31, 1865. 61 Sarah Ophelia, b. Sept. 27, 1850. 62 Oliver Granville, b. July 21, 1853 ; died Sept. 1, 1855. 63 Tho-Mas (son of Captain Oliver 14) married Betsy Abigail, daughter of Jusiah Perkins, Nov. 1848. Children : — 64 Elmer Thomas, b. Dec. 9, 1850. 65 Emerson Gurney, b. July 29, 1853. 66 Charles Sumner, b. May 1, 1862. Farmer, on South Street. 548 msTORT OP north bridgewateb. 67 Ephraim (son of Barnard 35) married Lucy, daughter oLAtherton Wild, of Braintree, April 19, 1832. Children : — 68 Harriet Frances, b. April 30, 1833. 69 Gilbert Lafayette, b. April 8, 1835. 70 HenvT/ Clay,'h. April 19, 1838 ; m. Mary Amanda Moulton, of Ossi- pee, N. H., Aug. 15, 18G0. Dry-goods ealeeman in Boston. 71 Anna Wild, b. Sept. 24, 1811. 72 Paul Wild, b. Feb. 21, 1844 ; Co. G, 24th Regiment Mass. Volunteers ; wounded June 7, 18G4. 73 George Baxter, b. Dec. 3, 1849 ; died Nov. 21, 1858. The wife died Sept. 6, 1860. Stone-mason. 1 JAMESON. — William, born June 18, 1790 ; married Mehitable, dau. of Samuel Brett, Feb. 5, 1815. Children : — 2 Lucinda Emeline, b. Sept. 8, 1815 ; died Aug. 27, 1815. 3 Joel Packard [6], b. June 14, 1819 ; married Prudence Jane Dudley, March 4, 1852. 4 William Nelson, b. Oct. 1, 1821 ; married Adeline Baker, of Duxbury, Jan. 6, 1853 ; died March 18, 1855. 5 Jonas Packard \9], b. Aug. 13, 1823 ; m. Sibil Brett, Aug. 29, 1847. The wife died July 1, 1856. Farmer. 6 Joel Packard (son of William 1) married Prudence Jane, daughter of Stephen Dudley, of Readfield, Me., March 4, 1852. ChUdrea : — 7 Martha Adeline, b. Nov. 1, 1852. 8 Elizabeth Adelaide, b. May, 1855. Shoemaker and farmer. The father died Jan. 16, 1859. 9 Jonas Packard (son of William 1) married Sibil, daughter of Josiah Brett, Aug. 29, 1847. Children : — 10 Geori^e Harlon, b. March 29, 1848. 11 Alma Lavina, b. Nov. 24, 1852 ; died Dec. 18, 1853. 12 Nellie Nancy, h. Feb. 24, 1800 ; died Oct. 11, 1860. Shoemaker and farmer. THE JOHNSON FAMILY. 1 William (son of Thomas) came from Kingston to North Bridgewater ; horn Aug. 31, 1813 ; married Mary, daughter of Alden, June 2, 1836. Children : — 2 Mary Alice, b. April 13, 1839. 3 William Thomas, b. Dec. 12, 1840 ; died Jan. 29, 1864. 4 Frank Myron, h. Jan. 29, 1852 ; died July 23, 1853. The fatlier died June 10, 1854. 5 Charles Stevens (son of Thomas) , bom April 24,1810; came from Kingston ; married Lucinda, dau. of Captain David Ames, in 1831. Ciiildren : — 6 Emma Aurjusta, h. Jan. 13, 1840. 8 Adeline, b. March 15, 1845. 7 Richard Francis, b. July 5, 1843. 9 Adelaide, b. March 15, 1845. FAMILY REGISTER. 649 10 Charles Edwin, b. June 24, 1853 ; Co. C, 3d Rhode Island Battery ; wounded near Harper's Ferry while skirmishing. Carpenter, Main Street. 11 Henry (son of Thomas), born Dec. 7, 1818; came from Kinpjston ; married Mehitable Brett, daughter of Captain David Ames, Nov. 7, 1844. Children : — 12 Henry Augustus, b. Dec. 14, 184C. 13 Julia Amanda, b. Sept. 12, 1848 ; died Sept. 24, 1853. The wife died March 24, 1854. Teamster. 14 Edwin (son of Thomas), born Dec. 29, 1823 ; came from Kingston; married Mary Mercy, daughter of William Bradford, May 14, 1851. The wife died Jan. 24, 185G. lie then married Abby Ann, daughter of Ephraim Keith, of Bridgewater, Nov. 11, 1857. Clerk. 15 Nahum (son of Isaac), born April 3, 1824 ; came from Bridgewater in 1844 ; married Harriet Amanda, daughter of Martin Hayward, 1854. Children : — 16 Frederic Hayward, b. Nov. 1, 1857. The wife died Jan. 6, 1860. He then married Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Josiah Packard, Oct. 31, 1861. Children : — 17' Harriet, died Nov. 6, 1863. Miss Packard, the last wife, was a graduate of the New England Female Medical College, and was in practice for a short time. Shoe manufacturer. THE JONES FAMILY. 1 Captain Asa Jones was the son of Nathan Jones, of Rajrnham, Mass. ; came to North Bridgewater, and married Rachel, daughter of Captain Jeremiah Beals, Dec. 4, 1792. Children : — 2 Nathan, b. Aug. 19, 1794 [7] ; married Lucia Howard, Feb. 17, 1820. 3 Rossctcr, b. Sept. 16, 1797 [9] ; m. Hannah Marshall, Jan. 1, 1824. 4 Sally, h. Aug. 12, 1799 ; married John Thompson, Nov. 18, 1819. 5 Augustus, b. Oct. 12, 1891 [12] ; m. Almeda Torrey, Nov. 27, 1828. 6 Asa Bcals, b. Sept. 21, 1893 [15] ; m. Huldah J. Noyes, Dec. 21, 1829. The wife died . lie then married Charity, daughter of Mark Perkins, Nov. 27, 1806. The father died Dec. 6, 1840. The mother died March 20, 1849. 7 Nathan (son of Captain Asa 1) married Lucia, daughter of Robert Howard, Feb. 17, 1820. Children : — 8 Rachel Beals, b. Dec. 25, 1822; m. George H. Cushman, Oct. 5, 1845, and have three children : — 1 Alice. 2 Helen. 3 Henry Laurens, b. April, 1851. 9 RossETER (son of Captain Asa 1) married Hannah, daughter of Hay- ward Marshall, Jan. 1, 1824. Children : — 10 Abigail Alice, b. Jan. 8, 1827 ; died Nov. 27, 1847. 550 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 11 Bradford Elliot, b. Sept. 22, 1841 fl8] ; married Katy M. Paine, of Province town. The father died July 3, 1842. Carpenter. 12 AiGCSTLS (son of Captain Asa 1) married Almeda, daughter of Turner Torrey, Nov. 27, 1828. Children : — 13 Augustus Turner, b. May 21, 1832 [20] ; married Helen Eveleth, of Xew Gloucester, Me. 14 Sarah Fidelia, b. Jan. 1, 1834 ; m. Charles R. Ford, Oct. 18, 1857. Carpenter. 15 Asa Beals (son of Captain Asa 1) married Huldah Jenkins, daughter of Daniel Noyes, of Abington, Dec. 21, 1829. Children : — 16 Frederic Gilmorc, h. Sept. 28, 1832 [21] ; married Isabella D. Hunt. 17 Asa Dexter, b. Feb. 2, 1834 [24] ; married Ellen Sweeny. The father died Feb. 2G, 1805. 18 Bracford Elliot (son of Rossetcr 9) m. Katy M., dau. of Dr. Stephen A. Paine, of Provincetown, Mass., Sept. 21, 18G2. Children : — 19 Kate, b. Aug. 8, 1863. 20 Augustus Turver (son of Augustus 12) married Helen Eveleth, dau. of Moses Eveleth, of New Gloucester, Me., Dec. 2, 1860. Mr. Jones is a graduate of Yale College. Editor and Proprietor of the North Bridgewater Gazette. 21 Frederic Gilmore (son of Asa Beals 15) married Isabella Davis, dau. of Arnold Hunt, Sept. 23, 1851. Children : — 22 Walter Frederic, b. Oct. 21, 1855. 23 Edwin Bradford, b. Nov. 19, 1858. Shoe manufacturer. 24 Asa Dexter (son of Asa Beals 15) married Ellen, daughter of Edmund Sweeny, Jan. 19, 1851. Children : — 25 Ellis, h. Jan. 24, 1853. 26 Ella, b. Jan. 24, 1853. 27 AO/nc Frances, b. Jan. 1, 1855. 28 Marietta, b. May 12, 18-57. 29 Georf/e Dexter, b. May 12, 1857. 30 Charles Edmund, b. April 18, 1859 ; died Sept. 18, 1859. 31 Clara Augusta, b. Feb. 14, 1>>61 ; died L8G1. Shoemaker. 1 JO.SLYN. — Em?iia H. (son of Eleazer), born Jan. 1811; married llaniiiih Barrell, daughter of Dr. Daniel Sawin, of East Bridgewater. Cliildren : — 2 Cornelia Atwood, b. Jan. 1841. 3 Elm^r Watson, b. April, 1843. 4 Alice Wadsworth, b. May, 1845 ; married Adelbert Linfield. Th • wife died Dec. 17, 1856, aged 42. He then married Ellen, dau. of Alliert Kingman, and widow of T. Emerson Gurney, Sept. 1, 1857. Children : — 5 Albert, b. Feb. 28, 1865. Espressman l>etwecn North Bridgewater and Boston. FAMILY REGISTEE. 551 THE KEITH FAMILY. 1 Rev. JAIMES KEITH came from Aberdeen, Scotland, in IG62, at tho age of 18. He was the first ordained minister in Bridgewater, having been ordained in Feb. 1GG4. He married Susanna, daughter of Deacon Samuel Edson. Children : — 2 James, married . 3 Joseph, married Elizabeth Fobes. 4 Samuel, married Bcthiah Fobes. 5 Timothy [11], married Hannah Fobes, Feb. 1, 1710. 6 John, married llannali Washburn, April 18, 1711. 7 Josiah, married JMary Lathrop. 8 Margaret, married Hunt. 9 Mary, married Ephraim Howard. 10 Susanna, married Major Jonathan Howard. His second wife was Widow Mary Williams, of Taunton. The father died at West Bridgewater, July 23, 1719, aged 76, after a pastorate of 56 years. From this family has sprung a large and re- spectable list of descendants, which are scattered over every portion of the country. It is said that in 1810 there were 200 bearing the name of Keith in the town of Bridgewater, which included what is now North, "East, West, and South Bridgewater. 11 Timothy (son of James 1) married Hannah, daughter of Deacon Ed- ward Fobes, Feb. 1, 1710. Children : — 12 Timothy, b. Jan. 27, 1711 [16] ; m. Bethiah Ames, June 2, 1737. 13 Abiah, b. Oct. 11. 1712 [19] ; married Mary Snell, Aug. 26, 1737. 14 Nathan, h. Dec. 16, 1714 [29] ; married Hannah Snell, Aug, 26, 1746. 15 Hannah, b. April 16, 1718 ; married Daniel Ames, .Ian. 28, 1742. This family were among the first in the North Parish. The wife died May 23, 1765. Tlie fatlier died Nov. 8, 1767, aged 83. 16 Timothy (son of Timothy 11) married Bethiah, daughter of William Ames, June 2, 1737. Children : — 17 Levi, b. Aug. 25, 1738 [38] ; married Jemima Perkins, Nov. 8, 1759. 18 Timothy, b.' July 24, 1740. The father died 1740, aged 29. 19 Abiah (son of Timothy 11) married Mary, daughter of Joseph Snell, Aug. 22, 1737. Children : — 20 Mary, b. April 6, 1738 ; married Adam Howard, June 25, 1759. 21 Reuben, b. Oct. 3, 1740 ; died April 11, 1758. 22 Mehitable, b. Jan. 1, 1742; died xMarch 21, 1747. 23 Isaac, b. May 18, 1744 ; died March 5, 1747. 24 Anne, b. Sept. 30, 1748. 25 Asa, b. June 10, 1750 [48] ; m. Susanna Cary, June 21, 1774. 26 Bathsheha, b. Oct. 14, 1752 ; married Edward Bass, of Braintree, Feb. 27, 1772. 27 Keziah, b. April 12, 1754. 28 Shepard, b. Nov. 3, 1756 [57] ; married Sally Hawes, 1795. The father died Sept. 9, 1781, aged 69. The wife died June 11, 1804. 20 Nathan (son of Timothy 11) married Hannah, daughter of Joseph Suell, Aug. 26, 1746. 'Children : — 552 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 30 Mchitdble, b. Jan. 28, 1747 ; m. Theophilus Curtis, Feb. 13, 1766. 31 Simeon, b. Jan. 19, 1749 [G5J ; married Molly Gary, June 15, 1775. 32 Damaris, b. Jan. 3, 1751 ; m. Joseph Allen, of Braintree, 1769. 33 Isaac, b. Dec. 2G, 1753 [76] ; married Hannah Cole, 1775. 34 Jonathan, b. Nov. 19, 1754 [78] ; m. Hannah Snell, Aug. 28, 1777. 35 Hannah, b. Nov. 25, 1756 ; died May 9, 1773. 36 Martha, b. Feb. 1, 1761 ; married Elisha Bisbee, 1779. 37 JSathan, b. June 23, 1764 [88] ; m. Lois Howard, June 13, 1786. The lather died Jan. 9, 1786. The mother died Feb. 10, 1773, aged 49. 38 Levi (son of Timothy 16) married Jemima, daughter of Luke Perkins, Nov. 8, 1759. Children: — 39 Bcthiah, b. May 7, 1760 ; m. Nathaniel Keynolds, Jr., April 20, 1777. 40 Timothy, b. May 16, 1761. 41 Reuben, b. June 24, 1762; died June 19, 1768. 42 Benjamin, b. Nov. 18, 1763 [91] ; married Patty Gary, Dec. 18, 1778. 43 Jemima, b. Jan. 26, 1765 ; died Jan. 20, 1766. 44 Jemima, b. July 13, 1767 ; married William Field, 1797. 45 Molhj, b. June 25, 1769 ; died Oct. 2, 1769. 46 Levi, b. May 7, 1773 [98] ; married Abigail Porter, Dec. 28, 1797. 47 Molly, b. June 16, 1775 ; m. Deacon Ichabod Howard, Feb. 2, 1794. 48 Asa (son of Abiah 19) married Susanna, daughter of Ephraim Gary, June 21, 1774. Children : — 49 Bethuel, b. June 5, 1775 [101] ; married Mary Pearson, of Randolph. 50 Mehitable, b. April 26, 1778 ; married John Keith, 1800. 51 Asa, b. Dec. 2, 1779. 52 HuMah, b. July 23, 1781 ; died 1808. 53 Alden, b. May 12, 1783 ; settled at Warsaw, N. Y. 54 Susanna, b. March 10, 1785 ; died 1813. 55 Sibil, b. Feb. 3, 1787. 56 Mary, b. Feb. 24, 1789 ; died 1809. The sons all removed to the West. The father died of small-pox. The widow then married Eleazer Keith, 1795. 57 Shepard (son of Abiah 19) m. Sally Hawes, March 12, 1795. Chil- dren : — 58 Roivena, b. April 11, 1795. 62 Sally, b. Dec. 6, 1802. 59 Abi, h. Oct. 23, 1796. . 63 Scepter, h. June 1, 1809. GO Melina, h. Julv 23, 1798. 64 Mary, h. Feb. 8, 1813. 61 Olive, b. Sept.' 18, 1799. 65 Simeon (son of Nathan 29) married Molly, daughter of Colonel Simeon Gary, June 15, 1775. Children : — 66 Hampden, b July 15, 1776 [113] ; married Sally Baseett, 1799. 67 Hannah, b. Dec. 25, 1777 ; married George Haskell, 1795. 68 Molly, h. Oct. 10, 1779; married Dr. Issuchar Snoll, Nov. 28, 1799. 69 Austin,h. Aug. 20, 1781 [122] ; m. Melutal)le Gopcland, Aug. 3, 1813. 70 Sidney, h. Sept. 27, 17<'^3 ; married Samimtlia Snell, ISOG. 71 Martha, h. June 17, 1785 ; m. Amos Bond, of Augusta, Mc., 1807. 72 Pardon, h. \\c. 4, 17X7 [128] ; married Abigail Wild, 1812. 73 Rhoda. b. Fel). IG, 1790 ; married Rev. Junas Perkins, 1815. 74 Silvia, h. May 18, 1792 ; married Jusiah Williams, 1814. 75 Krziah. b. April 11, 1794 ; married Peter Talbot, of Winslow, Me. The father died . Tlie mother died . Uampdcn and Sidney settled in Winslow, Me. FAMILY REGISTER. 553 76 Isaac (son of Nathan 29) married Hannah, daughter of Ephraim Cole, 1775. Children: — 77 Timothy, b. April 2, 1776 ; m. 1st, Lavina Wilbur ; 2d, Hannah Hay- ward, 1797. The father died in the army, 1770. The widow then married Captain Seth Keith, 1778. 78 Jonathan (son of Nathan 29) m. Hannah, daughter of Charles Snell, Aug. 28, 1777. Children : — 79 Isaac, b. April 22, 1778 [138] ; married Lydia French, April 9, 1801. 80 Zeruiah, b. May 2G, 1782 ; married Caleb Jackson, Aug. 20, 1801.^ 81 Silence, b. April 9, 178-i ; m. Deacon Silvanus French, Feb. 9, 1855. 82 Sally, h. Feb. 21, 1788 ; m. Calvin Wild, of Braintree, Nov. 29, 1811. 83 Batkshcba, b. May 1, 1790 ; m. Barnard Jackson, July 15, 1808. 84 Abigail, b. March 17, 1793 ; died single, Jan. 28, 1843. 85 Hannah, b. Feb. 15, 1795 ; married Cyrus Willis. 86 Jonas, b. May 14, 1797 [139] ; m. Mercy E. Bartlett, of Plymouth, 1820. 87 Susanna, b. Aug. 14, 1799 ; married Elias Nason, of Foxboro', Mass. The fiither died June 23, 1810. The mother died Oct. 3, 1830. 88 Nathan (son of Nathan 29) m. Lois, daughter of Barnabas Howard, Esq., 1786. Children: — 89 Lois, b. 1788 ; married Francis Nash, of Braintree, March 26, 1810. 90 Nahum Mitchell, b. 1794. The father died June 23, 1810. This family removed to Maine. 91 Benjamin (son of Levi 38) married Patty, daughter of Colonel Simeon Cary, Dec. 18, 1788. Children : — 92 Ziba, b. Nov. 30, 1789 [141] ; m. 1st, Sally Cary, Nov. 25, 1813 ; 2d» Polly Noyes, of Abington, March 13, 1834. 93 Arza, b. May 10, 1791 [153] ; m. Marcia Kingman, May 29, 1814. 94 Bela, b. Feb. 2, 1793 [159] ; married Mary Kingman, Jan. 1, 1821. 95 Charles, b. Aug. 8, 1794 [16G] ; ra. Mehitable Perkins, Dec. 8, 1817. 96 Polly, b. Oct. 9, 1798 ; married Franklin Ames, March 29, 1821. 97 Jason, b. March 6, 1801 [172] ; m. Sus.m Smith, of Milford, Conn. The father died Sept. 9, 1814. The wife died June 10, 1852. 98 Levi (son of Levi) married Abigail Porter, Dec. 28, 1797. 99 Alvin, b. 1799. 100 Clarissa, b. 1801. This family removed to Maine. 101 Deacon Bethuel (son of Asa 48) married Mary Pearson, of Randolph, March 30, 1802. ChUdren : — 102 Mary, b. Aug. 30, 1803 ; married Asa Sprague, of Brookfield, Vt. 103 Martha F., b. March 22, 1805 ; m. Laban Ain8worth,of Tunbridge, Vt. 104 Sally, b. Aug. 6, 1807 ; died June 12, 1825. 105 Amelia, b. March 13, 1809 ; m. Samuel Bannister, of Union Grove, 111. 106 Bethuel, b. Dec. 21, 1811 [173] ; married Elizabeth Prescott Paine. 107 Asa, b. Sept. 24, 1813 [176] ; married Laura E. Story. 108 Susan Glidden b. Dec. 27, 1815 ; m. Pelcg Morey, of East Bethel, Vt. 109 James Monroe, b. April 15, 1819 [181] ; m. Ist, Adeline Weatherbee ; 2d, Mary C. Richardson ; 3d, Louisa J. Dyer. 110 Samuel, b. July 16, 1821 [185] ; married Millicent Benson. 111 Henry Clay, b. April 26, lri23 [187] ; married Ruth C. Canney. 554 HISTOEY OP NORTH BlflDGEWATER. 112 George Hackctt, b. May 4, 1825 [191] ; married Henrietta S. Jewett. The father died at Randolph, Vt. , Nov. 2, 1848. The mother died July 4, 1802. 113 Hampden (son of Simeon G5) married Sally, daughter of Joseph Bassett, Esq., 1799. Children: — 114 Hannah, b. 1801 ; died . 118 Sarah. 115 James, b. 1803. 119 Hannah. IIG Mary. 120 Rkoda. 117 Howard. 121 George. Tliis family removed to Winslow, Me. 122 Austin (son of Simeon 65) married Mehitable, daughter of Jonathan Copeland, Aug. 3, 1813. Children : — 123 Eliza Copeland, b. Nov. 8, 1814. 124 Samuel Dunbar, b. June 11, 1816 [192] ; married Cordelia Freeman, of Brewster. 125 Henry Sntll, h. Oct. 17, 1818 ; married, Ist, Sarah Havward Manly, Dec. 9, 1847 ; 2d, Athalia Alden. 126 Charles Austin, h. Aug. 20, 1821 ; married Hannah Copeland, of West Bridgcwater, June 1, 1865. 127 Jonathan Copeland, h. July 31, 1824; married Lucy R. Cushing, of Abington, Jan. 20, 1858. The father was a farmer at West Bridgewater ; died Nov. 15, 1858, aged 77. 128 Pardon (son of Simeon 65) married Abigail, daughter of Silas Wild, of Braintree, 1809. Children : — 129 Willard, b. June 6, 1812 [195] ; m. 1st, Pendleton ; 2d, Cynthia Bacon. 130 Nathan, b. Feb. 11, 1814 ; m. Elizabeth C. Perkins, Sept. 15, 1853. 131 Hannah, h. Nov. 30, 1815 ; married Thomas Packard, March 2, 18S7. 132 Mary Wild, b. Feb. 10, 1818 ; m. Abraham M. Clark, Oct. 20, 1846. 133 Betsy Ann, b. March 31, 1820 ; m. Samuel Kimball, Dec. 7, 1845. 134 Simeon Cary, b. Sept. 1, 1822 ; married Susan F. Reed, May 7, 1851. 135 Abigail Thayer, b. July 18, 1820 ; married Charles W. Bacon, April 24, 1851. 136 Howard Pardon, b. June 13, 1831 ; m. Sarah Alden, Sept. 15, 1858. 137 Caroline, b. Aug. 30, 1836. The wife died Oct. 19, 1830. lie then married Sarah, daughter of Caleb Suell, of West Bridgewater. The wife died Oct. 5, 1863. Farmer at West Bridsrewater. 138 Isaac (son of Jonathan 78) m. Lydia, daughter of William French, 1801. Had no children. The husband died March 26, 1853, aged 75. The wife died Feb. 9 1852, aged 73. Shoemaker. 139 Jonas (son of Jonathan 78) married Mercy E. Bartlett, of Plymouth, Mass., 1820. Have one adopted daughter : — 140 Mercy K. Burgess. Mr. Keith was a farmer; died Nov. 29, 1864. He left the following sums for 'benevolent purp'jses : American Board of Comjnisaioners a \ c^-cl 7^\..t^\, FAMILY REeiSTER. 555 for Foreign Missions, $1,000 ; American Home Missionary Society, $1,000 ; MassacliusettB Sabbath School Society, $1,000 ; to the Con- gregational Church in Campello, $1,000. which, together with $1,000 previously presented to tiie American Tract Society, is a very hand- some sum lor religious purposes. 141 ZiBA (son of Benjamin 91) married Sally, daughter of Jonathan Gary, Nov. 25, 1S13. Children : — 142 Benjamin, b. Oct. 19, 1814 [204] ; m. Seraphina Lathrop, Oct. 1839. 143 Franl^lin, b. Jan. 28, 181G [20Gj ; m. Betsy Bailey, of Sidney, Me. ^ 144 Martha Cary, b. Dec. G, 1817 ; married Henry Jackson, Jan. 1, 1840. i-./?- 1^5 Martin Luther, b. Feb. 8, 1822 [213] ; married Mary C. Keith, Nov. IG, 1843. 116 Nancy Cary, b. April 14, 1824 ; died Jan. 30, 1838. 147 Dai^id, b. iMay 12, 182G ; died Sept. 23, 1826. 148 Jonathan, b. xMay 12, 1826 [217] ; m. let, Lavina Ames ; 2d, Olive P. Foster. 149 Levi Watson, b. April 9, 1830 [221] ; married Amelia S. Ripley, Feb. 28, 18G4. The wile died Sept. 26. 1832. He then married Polly, daughter of Daniel Noyes, of Abington, March, 13, 1834. Children : — 150 Daniel Noyes, b, April 29, 1835 [222] ; married Mary Howard, Dec. 30, 1855. 151 Edwin, b. April 21. 1840; married Ellen R. Howard, Nov. 26, 1862. 152 Ziba Cary, b. July 13, 1842 ; m. Abbie F. Jackson, Dec. 31, 1865. The lather was a farmer at Campello ; died Sept. 28, 1862. 153 Arz.v (son of Benjamin 91) m. Marcia, daughter of Abel Kingman, Esq., May 29, 1814. Children : — 154 Lucy Jane, b. Aug. 29, 1819 ; died March 15, 1832. 155 Marcia L., b. Dec, 21, 1821 ; m. Rev. J. L. Armes, Aug. 8, 1841. 156 Harmony Packard, b. April 4, 1825 ; married Henry B. Holmes, of South Plymouth, Mass., June 2, 1850. 157 Albert, b. Dec. 31, 1823 [225] ; m. Charlotte Pearce, of Attleboro', Mass. 158 Arza Benjamin, b. June 5,^830 [231] ; m. Mary Ann Cary, of Fox- boro', April 25, 1854. The lather died Oct. 30, 1864. Shoemaker. 159 Bela (son of Benjamin 91) married Mary, daughter of Seth Kingman, Jan. 1, 1821. Children: — 160 Lewis, b. Nov. 12, 1821 [236] ; married, 1st, Charlotte White ; 2d, Marietta White. 161 Scth Kimjman, b. Sept. 23, 1823; died Aug. 12, 1825. 162 Henry Kingman, b. Dec. 17, 1826 [240] ; married Vesta S. Cary, July 18, 1847. 163 Mary Kimjman, b. Oct. 12, 1828. 164 Louisa, b. Sept. 20, 1830 ; m. Simeon Franklin Packard, Jan. 25, 1855. 165 Ellen Sherman, b. Sept. 16, 1836. Mr. Keith is a carpenter by trade, also a justice of the peace for Ply- mouth County ; has served the public in various ways, having been selectman and overseer of tlie poor for several years. He was one of the principal founders of tlie South Congregational Society, and builder ol the first house of worship at Campello. 556 HISTORY OF liORTH BRIDGEWATER. 166 Charles (son of Benjamin 91) married Mehitable, daughter of Josiah Perkins, Dec. 8, 1817. Children : — 167 Damaris Willis, b. Oct. 8, 1818 ; married Vinal Lyon, of Middleboro', Nov. 25, 1840. 168 Charles Perkins, b. June 20, 1820 [243] ; married Mary K. Williams, Doc. 4, 1843. 169 Anna Reynolds, b. Nov. 11, 1822; m. Theodore Lilley, May 8, 1848. 170 Rhoda Perkins, b. Oct. 28, 1830 ; m. Barnabas H. Gray, May 8, 1851. 171 Sanford, b. Nov. 25, 1833 ; married Maggie Harvey (daughter of Charles F. Harvey), of Louisville, Ky. The fatherdied July 29, 1859, aged 65. The widow died April 22, 1863. 172 Jason (son of Benjamin 91) m. Susan Smith of Milford, Conn. Re- sided at Campello several years ; from thence he removed to New Haven, Conn. ; thence to Louisville, Ky., where he resided till May, 1861, when he removed to Wisconsin. No children. Colporteur. 173 Bethuel (son of Bethuel 101) married Elizabeth Prescott Paine, July 1, 1835. Children : — 174 George Holland, b. Oct. 27, 1840 ; m. Lucy A. Wiggin, May 7, 1863. 175 Francis Wayland, b. Aug. 26, 1844. He is a physician at Stamford, Conn. 176 Asa (son of Bethuel 101) married Laura E. Story, Oct. 4, 1836. Chil- dren : — 177 Laura Elizabeth, b. July 17, 1840 ; died Sept. 4, 1850. 178 Asa Stearns, b. May 9, 1845 ; is a cadet in Naval Academy, New- port, R. I. 179 Bradford Story, b. Aug. 30, 1855. 180 Charles Sumner, b. Jan. 15, 1858. This family reside at Briggsville, 111. A farmer. 181 James Monroe (son of Bethuel 101) m. Adeline Weatherbee, Aug. 20, 1849. Children: — 182 John Weatherbee, b. Sept. 5, 1860. 183 Arthur Monroe, b. July 9, 1862. His wife died July 24.1s54. He then married Mrs. Mary C. Richard- son, of Boston, Oct. 10, 1850. The wife died Dec. 12, 1800. He then married Louisa Josephine Dyer, of Providence, R. I., Sept. 3, 1803. Children: — 184 James Dyer, b. Dec. 30, 1805. Mr. Keith graduated at Brown University. Sept. 1845 ; admitted to the Suffolk Bar, 1848 ; represented tiie city of Roxbury in the Legis- lature of Massachusetts 1851 ; district attorney for the South- Eastern District of Mass. from 1854 to 1857 ; is a justice of the peace and quorum, also, throughout the Commonwealth, and is au attorney and counsellor-at-law, in Court Street, Boston. Resident of Roxbury, Mass. 185 Samuel (son of Bethuel 101) married Millicent Benson, June 17, 1847. Children : — 186 Gertie A., b. March 15, 1850. He is a graduate of University Medical College, of New York City, in 1854 : a practising physician at Northlield, Vt. FAMILY REGISTER. 557 187 Henry Clay (son of Bethuel 101) m. Kuth C. Canney, Sept. 4, 1849. Children : — 188 Albert Arthur, b. Jan. 30, 1851. 189 Mary Addic, b. Sept. 23, 1855. 190 John Henry, b. Jan. 17, 1858. A resident of MinneapoliB, Minnesota. 191 George Hackett (son of Bethuel 101) m. Henrietta S. Jewett, July 2, 1863. A physician, and resides at St. Paul, Minnesota. 192 Samuel Dunbar (son of Austin 122) married Cordelia, daughter of Solomon Freeman, of Brewster, April 20, 1854. Children : — 193 Isabel, b. Jan. 20, 1855. 194 Austin, b. Dec. 27, 1857. Leather-cutter. 195 WiLLARD (son of Pardon 128) married Pendleton. Children : — 196 Henry P., b. Nov. 18, 1844. 198 Frank P., b. Nov. 12, 1847. 197 Amos Laurie,h. April 17, 1846. 199 Joseph Moore, b. July 10, 1849. The wife died . He then married Cynthia, daughter of Willard Bacon, of Walpole, Mass., Dec. 6, 1855. Children : — 200 Willard Henry, b. April 23, 1857 ; died Sept. 28, 1857. 201 Hannah Keith, b. Nov. 14, 1858. 202 Clara Frances, b. Oct. 30, 1861. 203 Mary Angeline, b. Oct. 30, 1863. Shoe manufacturer. 204 Benjamin (son of Captain Ziba 141) married Seraphina W., daughter of Spencer Lathrop, of West Bridgewater, Oct. 1839. Children : --- 205 Elmer L., b. Jan. 11, 1841. The father was a shoemaker ; died April 8, 1854, aged 39. 206 Franklin (son of Captain Ziba 141) married Betsy, daughter of Paul Bailey, of Sidney, Me., Oct. 8, 1840. Children : — 207 Adelbert Franklin, b. Aug. 2, 1841. 208 Helen Maria, b. Oct. 22, 1843 ; m. Sidney E. Packard, Nov. 20, 1864. 209 Flavel Bailey, b. Nov. 8, 1845. 211 Dennis Gary, b. May 11, 1852. 210 George Eldon, b. Feb. 8, 1850. 212 Myron Lee, b. March 26, 1859.-- Shoe manufacturer. 213 Martin Luther (son of Captain Ziba 141) married IMary Copeland, daughter of Sylvanus Keith, of East Bridgewater, Nov. 16, 1843. Children : — 214 Myron Forrest, b. Aug. 29, 1847 ; died Oct. 22, 1851. 215 Walter Lee, b. Dec. 7, 1851. 210 Evelyn Huntington, b. Ayril 27, 1853. Shoe Merchant, on Pearl Street ; manufactory at Campello ; residents of Boston. 217 Jonathan (son of Captain Ziba 141) married Lavina, daughter of Na- thaniel Ames, May 7, 1848. The wife died Sept. 22, 1850. He then married Olive Packard, dau. of John Foster, Nov. 1851. Children : — 658 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 218 Edward Clayton, b. Feb. 9, 1855. 219 Marion Foster, b. Oct. 29, 1857. 220 Charles Herbert, b. Sept. 21, 1861. Farmer, on Gary Street. 221 Levi Watson (son of Captain Ziba 141) married Amelia S., daughter of Cliipman Ripley, of South Abington, Feb. 28, 1864. Shoemaker. 222 Daniel Noyes (son of Captain Ziba 141) married Mary, daughter of Welcome Howard, Dec. 30, 1855. Children : — 223 Luella Forrest, b. Feb. 19, 1860 ; died Dec. 29, 1862. 224 Nellie Mina, b. March 10, 1863. Shoe- finisher. 225 Albert (son of Arza 153) married Charlotte, daughter of Stephen Pearce, of Attleboro', April 1, 1847. Children : — 226 Marcia Adelaide, b. Oct. 18, 1848 ; died Aug. 20, 1858. 227 Alice, b. Oct. 19, 1850. 228 Herbert, b. Aug. 29, 1852 ; died Aug. 25, 1859. 229 Charlotte Ray, b. Jan. 14, 1865. 230 Lillian May, b. Jan. 14, 1865. Shoe manufacturer, Campello. 231 Arza Benjamin (son of Arza 153) married Mary Ann, daughter of Otia Cary, Esq., of Foxboro', Mass., April 25, 1854. Children : — *232 Otis Franklin, b. July 27, 1855 ; died Feb. 27, 1857. 233 Warren Burton, b. Oct. 6, 1857. 234 Marcia Anna, b. Sept. 10, 1859. 235 Herbert Cary, b. Dec. 4, 1861. Shoe manufacturer, Campello. 236 Lewis (son of Bela 159) married Charlotte, daughter of Isaac White, of Norton. Children : — 237 Lyman Irving, b. March 5, 1849. 238 Chester Veniice, b. June 27, 1851. 239 Clara White, h. June 14, 1853. Tiic wife died June 22, 1854. He then married Marietta, sister of the first wife, 1855. Trader ; he died very suddenly, June 11, 1859, aged 39 years. 240 Henry Kingman (son of Bcla 159) married Vesta Snell, daughter of Barzilla Cary, July 18, 1847. Children : — 241 Lewis Henry, b. June 8, 1848. 242 Emma Cary, b. Feb. 27, . Merchant ; resident of Kingston. Mass. 243 Charles Perkins (son of Charles 166) married Mary K., daughter of Josiah Williams, Dec. 4, 18'43. Cliildren : — 2AA Sarah Williams,}). March 31, 1M5. ' 245 Preston Bond, b. Oct. 18, 1847. 246 Rufus Perkins, b. March 2, 1851. Shoe-cutter. 247 Lucirs Bonaiwrte (son of Ambrose Keith), born in Halifax, M'sa., Sept. 7, 1^*03 ; came from New Bedford to North Bridgewater ; mar- ried Aliuira, dau. o! William Brett, Sept. 20, 1829. Children : — FAMILY REGISTER. 559 248 Ambrose, h. Dec. 20, 1830 ; died Aug. 20, 1831. 249 Ambrose, h. Nov. 4, 1831 ; died March 10, 1832. 250 Tluuldeus,* b. Juno 10, 1833 ; died May G, 1864. 251 William, b. Nov. 12, 1840 ; died Oct. 13, 1841. 252 Emma Frances, b. March IG, 1843 ; died July 19, 1843. 253 William, b. Dec. 22, 1846. The lather died Sept. 16, 18G4. Mr. Keith was a distinguished member of the Masonic order, and the estimation in which he was held by them may be seen in the exten- sive representation of the diiferent Lodges. A procession, headed by the North Bi-idgewater Brass Band, followed hisi-emains to the Union Cemetery, consisting of thj following : A delegation from the Old Colony Encampment of Knight Templars, and the John Cutler Lodge, of Abington ; Norfolk Union Lodge, of Randolph ; Orphan's Hope Lodge, of Weymouth ; Rising Star Lodge, of Stoughton ; Fellowship Lodge, of Bridgewater ; Star in the East Lodge, of New Bedford, and Paul Revere Lodge, of North Bridgewater. 254 Hartwell (son of Hartwell) came from Bridgewater to North Bridge- water ; married Mary, daughter of Joseph Bassett, April 8, 1816. Children : — 255 Harriet E., b Jan. 20, 1817 ; m. Thomas White, of East Randolph. 256 Cordelia Maria, b. March 6, 1819 ; m. George Fobes, of Bridgewater. 257 Francis Hartwell, b. April 24, 1824 ; m. Anna Millbanks, of Utica, N. Y. 258 Joseph Bassett, b. June 2, 1829 ; resides at Albany, N. Y. 259 Mary Jane, b. June 2, 1829 ; married David IL Cobb, Jan. 8, 1850. 200 Horace Grenville, b. Jan. 10, 1831 ; resides at Philadelphia. 261 Calvin (son of Beza) married Sarah, daughter of Isaac Kimball, of Easton, April 28, 1831. Children : — 262 Sarah Elizabeth, b. March 14, 1833 ; married Levi B. White, of East Randolph. Painter. 263 Dexter D. (son of William Keith) came from Bridgewater; married Lucia Ann, daughter of Samuel Martin Holmes, April 23, 1861. Children : — 264 Flora Morton Holmes, b. Oct. 24, 1863. Mr. Keith enlisted in Co. F, 12th Mass. Regiment, in 1861 ; lost his right hand in the battle of Plymouth, N. C, April, 1864, and taken prisoner at the same time. THE KINGMAN FAMLLY. 1 HENRY KINGMAN, of Weymouth, is the first of this name that we find in the country. He came from Wales in 1632 ; was made free in 1636 ; grand-juror 1637, and representative 1638 and 1652 ; was on a committee to lay out and define the town ways. His wife was Joanna , by whom he had six children : — * Thaddeus enlisted as clerk in Company F, 12th Mass. Regiment, Col. Fletcher Webster ; left home Api'il 29, 18*31. About the time of the battle of the Wilderness, and while doiijg his duty on picket, he was shot by a rebel. 560 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 2 Edward, died single. 5 Daughter, married Barnard. 3 Thomas, married Rebecca . 6 Daughter, married Holbrook. 4 John, married Elizabeth . 7 Daughter, married Davis. The wife died Dec. 2, 1659. 8 John (eon of Henry 1) married Elizabeth , and had sis children : — 9 John, b. 1GG4 ; married Desire Harris, 1G90. 10 Henry, b. 1GG8 [15] ; married Bethiah Howard, 1G93. 11 Samuel, b. 1670 ; married Mary Mitchell, Jan. 1, 1G96. 12 Elizabeth, b. 1673 ; married Thomas Mitchell, Jan. 1, 1G96. 13 Deliverance, b. 167G ; married Jacob Mitchell, Jan. 1, 1G96. 14 Susanna, b. 1679 ; married Captain Chilton Latham, Dec. 6, 1699. This family removed from Weymouth to West Bridgewater about 1685, and lived on the farm afterward occupied by Caleb Kingman. 15 Hexry (son of John 8) married Bethiah, daughter of John Howard, 1693. Children : — 16 Bethiah, b. June 6, 1693 ; m. Benjamin Washburn, Feb. 11, 1714. 17 Elizabeth, b. March 26, 1695. 18 Sarah, b. June 29, 1697 ; married Benjamin Pratt, June 24, 1719. 19 Martha, b. July 10, 1699 ; m. Benjamin Washburn, Aug. 6, 1729. 20 Henry, b. April 19, 1701 [26] ; married Mary Allen, Nov. 24, 1726. 21 Keziah, b. Nov. 14, 1704 ; married Eleazer Keith, June 9, 1726. 22 Hannah, b. June 26, 1706 ; married John Alden, Nov. 2, 1727. 23 Jonathan, b. April 28, 1708 ; married Mary Keith, March 15, 1732. 24 Anne, b. June 5, 1710 ; married Gershom Conant, 1739. 25 Mary, b. Aug. 20, 1713 ; married William Keith, Feb. 15, 1738. 26 Henry (son of Henry 15) married Mary, daughter of Samuel Allen, 1726. Children : — 27 Mary, b. May 1, 1727 ; married Ben]amin"Pettingill, 1747. 28 Martha, b. May 4, 1729 ; died May 9, 1732. 29 Jane, b. May 4, 1729 ; married Elisha Gurney, 1760. 30 Matthew, b. Se^it. 8, 1732 [41] ; married Jane Packard. 31 Anna, b. Sept. 16, 1733 ; died . 32 Henry, b. June 29, 1735 ; married Mary Keyzer. 33 Benjamin, b. May 21, 1739 ; died May 18, 1747. The wife died 1740. He then married Abigail, widow of Seth Cope- land, and daughter of Thomas White, of Braintree, March 15, 1743. Children : — 34 Abigail, b. Jan. 14, 1744 ; died May 22, 1747. 35 Abigail, b. Sept. 4, 1749 ; married Daniel Dunbar, 1771. 36 Anna, b. Jan. 20, 1752 ; married IMajor James Keith. 37 Benjamin, b. Jan. 20, 1755 ; died June 6, 1758. 38 Seth, b. July 7, 1757 [53] ; married, 1st, Judith Washburn ; 2d, Jennet Edson . 39 Benjamin, b. Aug. 27, 1760 [65] ; m. Rhoda Shaw, Sept. 18, 1783. 40 Submit, b. June 30, 1763 ; married Simeon Shurtleff, Aug. 16, 1781. The father died Oct. 5, 1775. The mother died Aug. 20, 1740. 41 ^Iatthew (son of Henry 26) married Jane, daughter of David Packard, Nov. 6, 1755. Children : — 42 Simeon, b. May 27, 1756 [75] ; 'm. Rebecca Freeman, of Eastham. 43 Marij, b. Dec. 18, 1757 ; married Charles Snell, April 16, 1778. 44 Eunice, b. Feb. 16, 1760 ; married Perez Southworth, Sept. 26, 1780. 45 Hannah, b. May 5, 1761 ; married Jacob Packard, of Warwick. FAMILY REGISTER. 561 46 Harmony, b. Jan. 3, 1763 ; married Joel Packard, of Fairhavcn. 47 Jane, b. Oct. 23, 1764 ; married Micah Shaw, Nov. 11, 1793. 48 Martha, b. Aug. 31, 1766 ; married Captain Thomas Thompson, 1792. 49 Abel, b. Aug. 22, 1768 [82J ; married, 1st, Lucy Washburn ; 2d, Betsy Manly ; 3d, Fanny Padleford. 50 Henry, b. April 7, 1770 ['J9] ; married Anna Bryant, Jan. 16, 1792. 51 Eliphalvt, b. Feb. 18, 1775 [100] ; m. Zilpha Edson, Nov. 27, 1801. 52 Keziah, b. Jan. 31, 1777 ; married Cyrus Packard, April 16, 1795. The flither died Nov. 22, 1809. The wife died Feb. 11, 1822, aged 88 years. Mr. K. was a farmer and resided on Summer Street. 53 Seth (son of Henry 26) married Judith, daughter of Washburn, of Kingston, 1787. Children : — 54 Amhrose, b. Marcb 20, 1789 [108] ; married, 1st, Esther Edson ; 2d, Ruth Pratt ; 3d, Mary Richards ; 4th, . 55 Martin, b. Sept. 19, 1791 [119] ; m. Phebe Packard, Oct. 14, 1816. 56 Benjamin, b. Dec. 3, 1793 [126] ; m. Rebecca Packard, Dec. 4, 1817. 57 Henry, b. Jan. 26, 1796 [132] ; m. Sophronia Parker, Sept. 23, 1815. 58 Abiel, h. March 29, 1797 [140] ; m. Mary Cary Shaw, Jan. 12, 1819. 59 Mary, h. July 29, 1799 ; married Bela Keith, Jan. 1, 1821. 60 Josia/i Washburn, b. Feb. 0, 1802 [146] ; m. 1st, Polly Packard, Nov. 19, 1822 ; 2d, Margaret Dunlap, Feb. 26, 1835. 61 John Washburn, b. July 24, 1804 [159] ; married Almira Copeland, Nov. 26, 1826. 62 Lucy, b. Jan. 27, 1808 ; married Daniel Fames, Nov. 2, 1837. 63 Judith Washburn, b. Nov. 15, 1809 ; m. Francis Copeland, of West Bridgewater, Nov. 8, 1830. The wife died Dec. 1, 1809, aged 45. He then married Jennet, dau. of William Edson, March 26, 1811. Children : — 64 Elbridge, b. Aug. 19, 1812 [162] ; m. Susan Crocker, April 13, 1835. The wife died Feb. 8, 1833. He then married Olive, daughter of Bar- nabas Curtis, Oct. 14, 1833. He died Feb. 18, 1843, aged 86 years. Mr. K. was a farmer and resided on Summer Street. 65 Bknjamin (son of Henry 26) married Rhoda, daughter of William Shaw, Sept. 18, 1783, and removed to Winchester, N. H. Cliil- dren : — 66 Parna, married Benjamin Whipple, of Richmond, N. H. 67 Ahif/ail, married John Barrus, of Richmond, N. H. 68 Rhuda, married Nathan Atwood, of Warwick, Mass. 69 Olive, married Cyrus Greenwood, of Nashua, N. H. 70 Sybil, married John G. Morse, of Winchester, N. H. 71 Melinda, married Samuel Sprague, of Richmond, N. H. 72 Alpheus, b. July 9, 1786 [165] ; m. Esther Thayer, of Winchester, N. H. 73 Henry, married Almira Jennings, of Warwick, Mass. 74 Eliphalet [178], married Mehitable Allen, of Warwick, Mass. 75 Simeon (son of Matthew 41) married Rebecca, daughter of Free- man, of Eastham, Mass., 1778. Children : — 76 kebecca, b. March 24, 1780. 77 Freeman, b. Sept. 4, 1781. 78 Polly, b. Aug. 4, 1783 ; m. Rev. Martin Alden, of Yarmouth, Mass. 79 Patty, b. Jan. 1, 1786 ; m. Dr. Oliver Ford, of Barnstable, Mass. 80 Matthew, b. July 22, 1789 [184] ; m. Mercy Kenrick, of Orleans, Mass. 81 Rebecca, b. Oct. 11, 1791 ; married Eliakim Iliggins. Mr. Kingman was a justice of the peace, also a military man. His 71 562 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGE WATER. family settled at Orleans, Mass., and from them has descended a large I and highly-respectable family. 82 Abel (eon of Matthew 41) married Lucy, daughter of Elisha Wash- burn, of Kingston, Mass., Nov. 15, 1791. Children : — 83 Jahez, b. Nov. 19, 1793 [196] ; married, Ist, Phebe Brett, June 7, 1818 ; 2d, Jennet Dunbar, Sept. 18, 1836. 84 Marcia, b. Nov. 2, 1796 ; married Arza Keith, March 29, 1814. 85 Temperance, b. Aug. 8, 1798 ; single. 86 Arnold, b. Feb. 16, 1800 [208] ; m. Emeline Bosworth, Nov. 28, 1838. 87 Harmony, h. Feb. 27, 1802 ; m. Deacon Simeon Packard, Oct. 18, 1821. 88 Albert, h. March 11, 1804 [211] ; m. Lavina Alden, Nov. 27, 1827. 89 Abel Washburn, b. April 22, 1806 [215] ; married, 1st, Clarissa Alden, May 29, 1831 ; 2d, Olive T. Packard, July 8, 1863. The wie died May 13, 1806. He then married Betsy, daughter of Na- thaniel Manly, Nov. 16, 1807. Children : — 90 Edwin Howard, b. Jan. 6, 1809 [223] ; married Frances A. Perry, Nov. 30, 1830. 91 Polly, h. April 7, 1810 ; m. Rufus Godfrey, of New Bedford, Mass. 92 Jane Packard, b. Dec. 22, 1812 ; m. Calvin Bates, Nov. 28, 1«33. 93 Willard, b. April 8, 1815 ; died Sept. 16, 1838, aged 23. 94 Martin, b. Dec. 14, 1816 ; died Sept. 14, 1816. 95 Lucy, b. Jan. 10, 1818 ; m. Warren Ladd, Esq., of New Bedford, Nov. 22, 1842. 96 Betsy Manly, b. Nov. 28, 1820 ; married George B. Dunbar, April 24, 1843. 97 Luthera, b. Nov. 19, 1823. The wife died Dec. 15, 1827. He then married Fanny, daughter of Hon. Seth Padlcford, of Taunton, Mass., and widow of Alvin Perry, of Norton, Dec. 11, 1828. Children : — 98 Laura Bowen, b. Nov. 1, 1830 ; married William B. Barry, of Boston, June 25, 1851. The father died Jan. 19, 1850, aged 82. Mr. Kingman occupied a conspicuous place in the administration of the municipal government. Few men lived longer or led a more active and enterprising life than he. We find his name on nearly every page of the records of the old town of Bridgewater previous to its division. He was selectman of that town at the time of the incor- poration of the town of North Bridgewater, and was active in that movement. For a number of years he represented the town in the Legislature of Massachusetts, and for two years occupied a seat in the State Senate from Plymouth County ; was a justice of the f)eace for a long time, also captain in the militia, beside other pub- ic offices. He possessed a strong, clear, discriminating mind ; a man of sound judgment, indomitable energy, and a steadinei^s of purpose before which every obstacle thrown in his path van- ished ; a firm, consistent member of the Church of Christ, of warm and generous temperament, fair and upright in all his dealings, kind and affectionate to all, and where best known was the most hon- ored and respected, and was one of the most useful citizens of the town. 99 Captain IIen'UY (son of Matthew 41) riiarried Anna, daughter of Dr. Philip Bryant, Jan. 16, 1792, and removed to Pelham, Mass. 100 Eliphalet (son of Matthew 41) married Zilpha, daughter of Josiah Edson, Nov. 27, 1801. Children : — /IT _ 'j ,.^''"*^ ^ ^^^/^e^^ ^'i^^L^ yy^^^tm-t.^ if/^i/.xr-^'y "■ FAMILY REGISTER. 563 101 Liicius, h. Jan. 23, 1803 [230] , m. Lucia Holmes, Nov. 17, 1835. 102 Matthew, b. Feb. 24, 1807 [237] ; married, Ist, Maria Norton, Sept. 8, 1835 ; 2d, Widow Catherine P. Gary, March 11, 1852. 103 Adeline, b. Oct. 2, 1809 ; married Isaac Harris, May 18, 1834. 104 Isaac, b. Dec. 12. 1811 [243] ; married Sibil Ames, June 2, 1844. 105 Davis, b. Feb. 27, 1814 [249] ; m. Ist, Susanna French, April 22, 1838 ; 2d, . 106 Lucia, b. Sept. 14, 1816 ; m. Ist, James Otis Clapp,Oct. 5, 1840 ; 2d, Henry Snell, Oct. 8, 1856. 107 EUphakt, b. Feb. 18, 1821 [255] ; m. Mary Parker, Nov. 22, 1855. The wife died March 31, 1853, aged 75. The father died Oct. 30, 1856, aged 81 years. Mr. Kingman was a justice of the peace for several years, and a promi- nent man in the government of the town. 108 Ambrose (son of Seth 53) married Esther, daughter of Josiah Edson, Nov. 29, 1810. Children: — 109 Francis, b. Sept. 5, 1810 [258] ; married, 1st, Mary E. G. Eaton, 1836 ; 2d, Mary N. Cole, 1847. 110 Nancy Adams, b. Nov. 7, 1813 ; married Oilman C. Gleason. of Read- ing, Sept. 20, 1832. 111 Esther Elvira, b. June 19, 1815 ; married Gardner French, of Reading, Mass., July 1, 1834. 112 Aldcn Bradford, b. Aug. 29, 1817 ; died Nov. 7, 1819. 113 Josiah Edson, b. Sept. 25, 1819 ; died Sept. 10, 1822. 114 Sarah Jane, b. Sept. 23, 1822; died March 7, 1823. 115 Josiah Alden, b. Nov. 22, 1823 [262]; married, Ist, Sarah B. Damon ; 2(1, Susan B. Davis ; 3d, Julia Ann Whitehouse. 116 Dianthe Jme, b. Oct. 11, 1825 ; married Rufus Noyes, Nov. 15, 1857. 117 Susan Adeline, b. Jan. 22, 1830 ; married Edward C. Packard, May 6, 1852. The wife died June 12, 1838, aged 50 years. He then married Ruth, daughter of Daniel Pratt, of Reading, Mass., Nov. 29, 1838. Chil- dren : — 118 Milton Davis, b. Aug. 31, 1840 ; m. Julia Gilmore Richards, of Fal- mouth, Me., Dec. 22, 1862. The wife died Feb. 27, 1845. He then married Mary, daughter of William Richards, of Falmouth, Me, Dec. 23, 1845. The wife died 1802. He then ">i. Rosana, daughter of Abiel Brown, of Tewks- bury, Mass., March 30, 1864. Wheelwright and carriage manufacturer ; resident of Reading, Mass. 119 Martin (son of Seth 53) married Phebe, daughter of Levi Packard, Oct. 14, 1816. Children: — 120 Leander Crosby, b. Oct. 25, 1818 [265] ; married Azubah G. IMorton, Oct. 22, 1840. 121 Abirjail Cobb, b. July 30, 1825 ; m. Elisha K. Collins, Jan. 4, 1848. 122 Julm Howard, b. Sept. 20, 1821 ; m. Calvin D. Eaton, April 6, 1840. 123 Lucjj Frances, h. March 30, 1830 ; died Aug. 28, 1853, aged 23 years. 124 Heman Packard, b. Feb. 24, 1834. 125 Esther Elvira, b. July 9, 1837 ; m. Robert A. Taber, Oct. 9, 1861. Mr. Kingman removed from his native place to Pelham, Mass., in 1816, where he kept public-house and variety store for several years, and was a prominent man in the administration of town affairs, having held many public offices of trust in that town. He removed from thence to Cabotville, Mass., in 1840 ; afterward became a trader at North Bridgewater, Foxboro', and New Bedford, where he continued 564 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. till his death. He was an honest, upright man, and much respected by all who knew him ; kind and generous, he sought the good-will of aU. He died at New Bedford, Mass., Oct. 27, 1855. 126 Benjamin (son of Scth 53) married Eebecca, daughter of Josiah Pack- ard, Dec. 4, 1817. Children : — 127 Julia Ann, b. Aug. 22, 1819 ; married, Ist, Rufus E. Howard, May 18, 1838 ; 2d, Hon. Edward Southworth, Jr., Feb. 2, 1843. 128 Rufus Packard* b. Nov. 4, 1821 ; m. Abbie Baker, of Yarmouth, Mass. 129 Henry Lyman, b. July 27, 1827 ; died single, Nov. 2, 18G2. 130 Benjamin Franklin, b. Oct. 27, 1829 [2G8J ; married Ada E. Ramsdell, of Warren, Mass., Dec. 18, 1854. 131 Maria, b. Oct. 19, 1840 ; married Charles F. Marston, Oct. 19, 1863 ; she died March 9, 1864. Mr. Marston died Jan. 23, 1865. Mr. Kingman has occupied a prominent public position in the town ; has served them as selectman, overseer of the poor, and engineer of fire department ; represented the town of North Bridgewater in the Massachusetts Legislature two years ; was deputy sheriff of Ply- mouth County nearly thirty years ; at one time was a director in the Fall River Railroad ; was one of the original subscribers to the North Bridgewater Bank, of which he has been a director since its forma- tion ; also a director of the llingham Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany, of Hingham, Mass. 132 Henry (son of Seth 53) married Sophronia, daughter of William Parker, of Reading, Mass., Sept. 23, 1815. Children : — 133 Mary Shaw, b. Feb. 19, 1816 ; married William Phelps, Jan. 4, 1836. 134 Henry Washburn, h. Dec. 15,1818 [271]; married Martha C. Hopkins, April 20, 1842. 135 Oilman Dennis, b. May 18, 1820 [280] ; married Nancy B. Hill, Nov 25, 1841. 136 Fidelia, b. Oct. 30, 1821 ; married John Steele, Dec. 8, 1840. 137 William Parker, b. Marcli 11, 1823 [283] ; married, Ist, Lucy A. Man- ning, 1851 ; 2d. Abby L. Marsh, 1856. 138 Martin Edward, b. Oct. 14, 1824 [285] ; married Frederica Ruther, of New York, Feb. 6, 1851. 139 Sumner Augustus, b. Dec. 25, 1837 [293] ; married Emilie Stout, of New York, Feb. 17, 1859. The wife died Feb. 28, 1858. The father died Nov. 14, 1860. The father was a furniture manufacturer at Reading Mass. 140 Abiel (son of Seth 53) married !Mary Cary, daughter of Mieah Shaw, Jan. 12, 1819. Children: — 141 William Henry, b. Aug. 16, 1820 ; died single, April 23, 1848. 142 Edmund, b. May 15, 1822 [296] ; married Rebecca Dike, Nov. 30, 1851; died July 21, 1852. 143 Lucas, b. July 21, 1824 [297] ; m. Sylvia J. Ilollis, June 4, 1846. 144 Arabella, b. May 21, 1826 ; married Elisha Washburn, Nov. 28, 1844. 145 Elizabeth A., b. July 2^, 1829 ; m. Elisha Washburn, Dec. 30, 1847. The wife died June 6, 1852. The husband died March 29, 1854, aged 57 years. Mr. K. was a shoemaker, and resided on Summer Street. 146 JosiAU AYASiir.URN (son of Scth 53) married Polly, daughter of Cyrus Packard, Nov. 19, 1822. Children : — * Is Cashier of North Bridgewater Bank. FAMILY REGISTEE. 565 147 Abigail Copeland, b. Feb. 19, 1824 ; married Anson Morse, of Wal- pole, Mass., Jan. 1, 1844. 148 Jane Packard, b. Nov. 19, 1825 ; died July 2, 1827. 149 Judith, h. June 29, 1827 ; died July 13, 1827. 150 Jane Packard, b. Aug. 29, 1828 ; m. Isaac Perkins, May 24, 1849. 151 Bradford, h. Jan. 5, 1831 [301] ; married Susan B. Ellis, of Plympton, Mass., Jan. 1, 1852. 152 Charlotte, b. Oct. 14, 1832 ; died July 29, 1833. 153 Seth, b. July 21, 1834 ; died Sept. 4, 1^34. The wife died Aug. 4, 1834. lie then married Margaret, daughter of John Dunlap, of Pelham, Mass., Feb. 26, 1835. Children : — 154 Harriet Nason, b. June 29, 1836. 155 Gardner Josiah, b. Aug. 23, 1838 [303] ; married Fanny T. Nickerson, of Nantucket, May 5, 1861. 156 Alinaria, b. April 1, 1842 ; m. Franklin Fobes, of Bridgewater, April lU, 1861. 157 Eldora Louisa, b. April 29, 1846. 158 George Webster, b. Nov. 21, 1852 ; died May 8, 1856. Mr. Kingman was an extensive furniture manufacturer till 1853 ; ia now a shoe manufacturer. He has served the town of North Bridge- water in several public offices ; represented that town in the Legisla- ture of Massachusetts in 1847 and 1848 ; is now a justice of the peace. He was appointed a recruiting officer in 1864 to obtain sol- diers for the rebellion. Residence, Main Street, Campello. 159 John Washburn (son of Seth 53) married Almira, daughter of Caleb Copeland, Nov. 26, 1826. Children : — 160 Lois, b. Oct. 16, 1827 ; married Welcome H. Wales, Oct. 16, 1845. 161 Martin, b. March 9, 1835 [305] ; married Helen Kelley, of New Bed- ford, Mass., Sept. 1, 1859. Rolling machine manufacturer ; residence on Belmont Street. 162 Elbridge (son of Seth 53) married Susan, dau. of Ebenezer Crocker, of Easton, April 13, 1835, Children : — 163 Emerson, b. May 9, 1838 [308] ; married Louisa Josephine Dunham, Oct. 23, 1862. 164 Otis, b. March 13, 1844 ; died Aug. 13, 1848. Shoemaker ; residence on Pine Street. 165 Alpheus (son of Benjamin 65) married Esther, daughter of Henry Thayer, ot Winchester, N. H., April 6, 18U7. Children : — 166 Alvin, b. July 4, 1807 ; married Lucinda Rugg, of Keene, N. H., Feb. 21, 1832. 167 Eliza Dodd, b. July 9, 1809 ; married Caleb Sawyer Graves, of Keene, N. H., Nov. 1, 1832. 168 Pliny, b. May 22, 1811 ; died Jan. 4, 1814. 169 Emerson, b. Aug. 14, 1812 ; died Dec. 2, 1812. 170 Sidney, h. Oct. 18, 1813 ; married Martha Ann Parker, of Keene, N. 11., Dec. 22, 1841. 171 Nancy Thayer, b. Feb. 27, 1815 ; married William Thomas, of West Boylston, JNlass. 172 Emeline Perkins, b. Nov. 11, 1816; married Mason Thomas, of West Boylston. 173 Pliny Emerson, b. Nov. 7, 1818 ; married Caroline French, Feb. 3, 1842. 566 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 174 Marshall, b. May 26, 1820 ; married Abigail P. Fairbanks, of Win- chester, N. H. 175 Warner Emmons, b. April 16, 1827 ; married Chestina E. Sprague, of Medford, Mass., Sept 8, 1857. 176 Ellen Mehitable, b. Jan. 27, 1829. 177 Luin Francis, b. Aug. 17, 1831. The father died June 6, 1839. 178 Eliphalet (son of Benjamin 65) married Mehitable Allen, of Warwick, Mass. Children : — 179 Allen, died young. 180 Sophronia Thomas. 181 Julia Ann. 182 Allen, married Tucker, of Winchester, N. H. 183 Marietta. This family resided at Manchester, N. H. 184 Matthew (son of Simeon 75) married Mercy, daughter of Jonathan Kenrick, of Orleans, Mass., Dec. 1, 1808. Children : — 185 Rebecca, b. Oct. 10, 1809 ; married Eliakim Higgins, of Orleans, Mass., 1832. Children: — Freeman. Warren. 186 Betsy Kenrick, b. Feb. 2, 1812 ; married Josiah Y. Paine, of Harwich, Mass., and have five sons and six daughters. 187 Freeman, b. May 26, 1814 ; toll-keeper and policeman at East Boston Ferry. 188 Overt/, b. March 28, 1816 ; died in infancy. 169 Simeon, h. Dec. 22, 1817 ; manied Patia Knowles, of Orleans, Mass., 1844; had two children. The father died at eea, Nov. 15, 1860, aged 43 years ; was master of barque " Rebecca Goddard " at the time of his death. 190 Alfred, h. Feb. 24, 1820 ; died in infancy. 191 Selh Kenrick, h. March 9, 1822; single; captain of barque "Kate Hastings," in the fruiting trade, from the Mediterranean. 192 Isabella Maria, h. July 31, 1825 ; married Captain Frederic M. Percival, ot Orleans, Mass., 1857. 193 Matthew, b. Oct. 29, 1834 ; died Feb. 23, 1858. 194 Alonzo Herbert, b. Dec. 18, 1827 ; m. Sarah Mayo, of Orleans, 1853. 195 Eliza Myrick, b. Jan. 18, 1831 ; married Captain Newcomb C. Young, of Orleans, and have one son, Matthew Kingman. 196 Jabez (son of Abel 82) married Phebe, daughter of William Brett, June 7, 1818. Children: — 197 Cyrus Brett, b. June 14, 1821 [310] ; married Angelina Bates, Feb. 6, 1856. 198 Phebe, b. Oct. 14, 1822 ; died Feb. 22, 1849. 199 Edward Sherman, b. June 19, 1828. 200 Susan, b. May 25, 1829 ; married Jeremiah J. Torrey, of Leverett, Mass., Sept. 15, 1851. 201 Ellen, b. July 5, 1830. 202 Jane Brett, married David Henderson, March 29, 1854. 203 Mary Allen, b. 1833 ; died Oct. 7, 1833. The wife died Oct. 6, 1833. He then married Jennet, daughter of Wil- liam Dunbar, of Halifax, Mass., Sept. 18, 1836. Children : — 204 Ellis Bartlelt, b. May 23. 1837 ; died Sept. 25, 1838. 205 Henry, b. March 1, 1840 ; died Feb. 18, 1841. 206 Eliza Dunbar, b. May 28, 1841 ; married Daniel W. Belcher, May 31, 1863. 207 (icorge Henry, b, Oct. 31, 1846. The father died July 30, 1864, aged 70 yearp. He was once captain of a militia company. A farmer, and wheelwright by trade. ^m^ €..^-'^^^>-e^ ^^ c/^^l^Z'-t-v^,f Eastham, Maea. 117 Abigail, b. Oct. 25, 1754 ; m. Hon. Daniel Howard, Dec. 22, 177G. The father died 1792, aged 72. He was captain in the militia. 118 Ebenezer (son of David 33) married Sarah, daughter of Marie Perkins, Feb. 25, 1746. Children : — 119 Alice, b. April 13, 1747 ; married Eliab Packard, May 14, 1769. 120 Ehenezer,h. March 4, 1749 [310] ; m. Mary Reynoldfl, March 31, 1774. 121 Eunice, b. Dec. 13, 1750; married William Jameson, Sept. 11, 1780. 122 Jonas, b. June 4, 1752 [321] ; m. Mehitable Brett, Sept. 11, 1777. 123 Adin, b. Feb. 18, 1754 [332] ; married Keziah Phinney, Nov. 16, 1780. 124 Mattheio, b. April 10, 1756 [337] ; m. Keziah Perkin^s April 17, 1781. 125 Elifhalet, b. Feb. 27, 1758 [342] ; m. Lydia Barrell, Jan. 24, 1782. 126 Robert, b. Jan. 29, 1760 [350] ; m. Ruth Barrell, Nov. 28, 1782. 127 Joel, b. Feb. 20, 1762 [362] ; m. Harmony Kingman, Nov. 1, 1785. 128 Lot,* b. March 30, 1763 [363] ; m. Mary Nelson, of New Bedford, 1791. 129 Noah,* b. :May 5, 1765 [365] ; married Polly Packard. 130 Joseph [369], married Susanna Bates, Aug. 31, 1794. The fether died June 20, 1803, ag;ed 79. The mother died March 12, 1810, aged 85. 131 Abiah (son of David 33) married Phebe Pain, Dec. 30, 1758. Chil- dren : — 132 Abiah, b. Aug. 4, 1759 [377] ; married Mary French, Oct. 22, 1788. 133 Levi, b. Oct. 31, 1761 [382] ; married Ruth Snow, of Eastham. The wife died March 29, 1763. He then married Eunice Howard, of Braintree, 1764. Children : — 134 Silas, May 10, 1765 [388] ; married Chloe Willis, 1789. 135 Phebe, b. March 30, 1767 ; married Amzi Brett, May 22, 1788. 136 Eunice, b. March 30, 1767 ; m. Uriah Capen, of Stoughton, 1797. 137 Howard, b. Dec. 16, 1768 [393] ; m. Jane Capen, of Stoughton, 1799. 138 Betsy, b. Aug. 3, 1770 ; married Isaiah Packard, Dec. 30, 1792. 139 Hannah, married, 1st, Zadoc Perkins, Dec. 15, 1796 ; 2d, William Edson, 1812. The father died 1809, aged 74. 140 Jacob (son of Solomon 43) married Dorothy, daughter of Mark Per- kins, Nov. 24, 1742. Children : — 141 Jacob [398], m. Rebecca French, May 5, 1774; removed to Warwick. 142 Mark [400], m. Hannah Shaw, Dec. 15, 1774 ; removed to Warwick. 143 Oliver [409], married, Ist, Relief Edson, Nov, 20, 1777; 2d, Ami Ilawes, of Stoughton. 144 Asa, b. May 3, 1758 [416] ; married Nancy Quincy, Nov. 20, 1777. 145 Hezekiah, b. Dec. 6, 1761 [423]. 146 Rhoda, married Abijah Stowell, of Newton, 1771. 147 Dorothy, married James Richards, 1777. 148 Philibert, b. Sept. 15, 1756 ; married Henry Thayer, Jan. 27, 1783, and removed to Winchester, N. II. The father died Feb. 2, 1777, aged 56. * Removed to Maine. 590 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 149 Solomon (eon of Solomon 43) married Hannah, daughter of Israel Bailey, 1700. Children : — 150 Hannah, h. Oct. 12, 1764; married Joel Edson, 1789. 151 Salli/, b. 1709 ; died 1830, aged 61 years. 152 Luci/, b. 1773 ; died 1830, aged 57 years. 153 S(y/omon, no record. 154 May hew [432], married Clarissa Jackson, 1801. Tlie wife died 1776, aged 40. He then married Sarah, widow of Abisha Stetson, 1779. Children: — 155 Cynthia, b. 1780 ; married Levi Churchill, 1799. 156 Micah, b. 1783 ; married Sarah Whitmarsh, 1812. 157 Nahum, b. 1789 ; m. Mercy Ford, of Marehfield, Mass., 1817. The father died 1807, aged 77. The wife died 1810, aged 67. 158 Nath.\n (son of Solomon 43) married Martha, dau. of Mark Perkins, 1763. Children : — 159 Susanna, died Nov. 22, 1785. 160 Marlboro, b. 1763 ; removed to Me. 161 Jesse, died Oct. 18, 1776. 162 Nathan, b. 1767. 163 Benaiah, b. 1769 ; removed to Maine. 164 Lavinia, died June 29, 1776. The father died Dec. 22, 1772. The widow then married Thomas Packard, Jan. 18, 1780. 165 Benjamin (son of Solomon 43) married Ruth, daughter of Nehemiah Leach, Feb. 13, 1763, and removed to Maine. 166 Zebulon (son of Solomon 43) married Rebecca Richardson, 1764. Children : — 167 Susanna, b. Dec. 18, 1765. 168 Zebulon, b. 1768. The father died 1769. The widow then married Silas Kingsley, of Easton, 1774, 169 James (son of James 55) married Mary, daughter of Ephraim Thayer, Jr., of Braintree, 1747. Children : — 170 Content, b. Aug. 25, 1747 ; married Isaac Kingman, 1768. 171 Ece, b. Ncv. 23, 1750 ; married Benjamin Robinson, May 29, 1770. 172 Mary, b. Aug 13, 1754 ; married Prince. 173 Luke, b. Aug. 23, 1756. 174 James, b. Aug. 4, 1758 [435] ; m. Jemima Churchill, Aug. 27, 1778. 175 Sarah, h. Oct. 4, 1700. 176 Israel, b. Sept. 22. 1705. 177 Ephraim, h. Jan. 25, 1708 ; married Charity Packard, 1790. 178 Reuren (son of James 55) married Anna, daughter of Perkins, Oct. 3, 1759. Children : — 170 Ichahod, b June 15, 1760 ; married Rachel Cole, 1786. 180 Nehemiah, b. Feb. 27, 1762. 181 Susanna, b. Dec. 28, 1703. 182 Anne, b. Dec. 19, 1765. This family removed to Hebron, Me. 183 Eleazer (son of Zaccheus 01) married Mercy Richards, 1751. Chil- dren ; — FAMILY REGISTER. 591 184 Olive, b. Feb. 25, 1751. 185 Noah, b. Oct. 3, 1752. 186 Eleazer, b. March 31, 175G. This family went West. 187 Simeon (son of Zaccheus 61) married Mary, daughter of Mark Perkins, July 6, 1761. Children : — 188 Simeon, b. April 10, 1762 ; died in the army, Oct. 22, 1782, aged 20. 189 Isaiah, b. Sept. 18, 1765 [441] ; m. Betsy Packard, D«c. 30, 17'J2. 100 Ze7ias, b. May 22, 1771 [449] ; ni. Deborah Thayer, of Braintree. 191 Barnabas, b. Nov. 28, 1772; m. Melatiah Packard, Oct. 2, 1794. 192 Alclcn, b. March 10, 1778 [460] ; m. Persis Howard, March 20, 1805. 193 Benjamin, b. Aug. 7, 1780 [466] ; married Nancy Richards, March 30, 1809. 194 Huldah, b. Feb. 20, 1764 ; m. Howard Gary, Esq., Dec. 15, 1785 195 Mehitable, b. June 18, 1767 ; died May 3, 1789. 196 Mary, b. April 8, 1769 ; married Noah Packard, 1790. 197 Olive, b. May 28, 1774 ; married David Ford, April 24, 1794. 198 Patty, b. tlune 3, 1783 ; married Captain Nehemiah Lincoln, Jan. 10, 1802. The father died Oct. 23, 1815, aged 80. The wife died Oct. 22, 1820, aged 81. 199 Abel (son of John 68) married Esther Porter, 1751. Children : — 200 Abel, b. April 16, 1754. 203 Lydia, b. July 4, 1760. 201 Esther, b. June 21, 1756. 204 Mary, b. Sept. 29, 1764. 202 Adam, b. Feb. 11, 1758. 205 Olive, b. Feb. 3, 1767. 206 Theophilus, b. March 4, 1769 ; married Mary Terrill, of Abington. This family removed to Cummington, Mass. 207 John (son of John 68) married Sarah Hammond, March 17, 1763. Children : — 206 Azubah, b. Jan. 22, 1764. 209 Sarah, h. Jan. 14, 1765. 210 Rebecca, b. Oct. 19, 1769. The mother died Aug. 22, 1773. He then married Vinson, and removed to Plainfield, Mass. 211 Barnabas (son of John 68) married Sarah Ford, 1764. Children : — 212 Barnabas, b. May 19, 1764 216 Cyrus, b. Feb. 26, 1771. 213 Molly, b. March 30, 1766. 217 John. 214 Pollycarpus, b. Jan. 25, 1768. 218 Philander. 215 Bartimeus, b. 1769. This family removed to Plainfield, Mass. 219 JosiAH (son of Captain Abiel 74) married Sarah, daughter of Thomas Ames, Jan. 12, 1747. Children : — 220 Susanna, b. Dec. 12, 1749 ; m. Samuel Sturtevant, Sept. 14, 1769. 221 Sarah, b. Oct. 20, 1751 ; married Ephraim Packard, Sept. 3, 1773. 222 Mary, b. March 9, 1753 ; married Samuel Brett, March 18, 1778. 223 Josiah [478], married Pvebecca Perkins, Oct. 10, 1782. 224 Abiel*' [^%Z], married Hannah Harris, Oct. 4, 1794. 225 Shepard. 226 Edward*. 22,7 Ames [484], married Susanna Joy, Jan. 30, 1797. * Removed to Hebron, Me. 592 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 228 Betsy* married Deacon James Perkins, Sept. 25, 1783. 229 Anna, married Seth Snow, Oct. 23, 1795. 230 Joshua (eon of Captain Abiel 74) married Mehitable, dau. of Samuel Alden, Jan. 1755. Children : — 231 Caleb, b. March 5, 1758 ; married Lydia Ford, of Keadfield, Me., and had ten children, residing in Maine. 232 Joshua, b. Aug. 27, 1759 ; married PhebeFord, of Readfield, Me., and have ten children settled in various parts of Maine. 233 Ralph, married Nancy Vose of Milton, Mass., and have four children. 234 Lcbbeus. 235 Mehitable. This family all removed to Winthrop, Maine. 236 Thomas (son of Captain Abiel 74) married Mary, daughter of Henry Howard, 1756. Children : — 237 Parmenas, b. Nov. 26, 1757 [492] ; married Martha Reynolds, April 9, 1778. 238 Silence, b. Feb. 11, 1760 ; married Daniel Howard. 239 Mary, b. May 8, 1762 ; married John Robinson, 1781. 240 Thomas, b. Aug. 20, 1764 [502] ; m. Joanna Edson, Oct. 19, 1788. 241 Zibia, b. March 6, 1766 ; married Jacob Packard, 1789. 242 Elijah,^ b. Nov. 21, 1769 ; m. Nabby Packard, Sept. 26, 1793. 243 Cyrus, b. Jan. 18, 1772 [505] ; m. Keziah Kingman, April 16, 1795. 244 Daniel,\ b. Oct. 22, 1776 ; m. Nancy Keith, May 11, 1796. He married Martha, widow of Nathan Packard, Jan. 18, 1780. 245 Timothy (son of Captain Abiel 74) married Sarah Alden, 1760. Chil- ^ dren : — "vT^ 246 Bethuel, b. March 20, 1760 ; m. Rebecca Peterson, of Duxbury. .:S47 Calvin, b. Feb. 18, 1762 [516] ; m. Betsy ; removed to Easton. 248 Luther, % b. Feb. 11, 1764 ; married Abigail Thomas, 1787. 249 Sarah, b. Jan. 17, 1767 ; married Elisha Eames. 250 Timothy, b. March 7, 1769 ; m. Aholibama Curtis, Jan. 13, 1790. 251 Perez,X b. May 30, 1771 ; married Mercy Thomas, 1792. 252 Josiah Edson,% b. Sept. 17, 1776. The father died 1780, aged 48. 253 Daniel (son of Captain Abiel 74) married Hannah Perkins, July 14, 1765. Children : — 254 Hannah, b. Oct. 12, 1766. 255 Abigail, b. June 28, 1768 ; m. Jonathan Howard 3d, April 10, 1794. 256 Daniel, b. June 18, 1770 ; married Zibea Robinson, and removed to Pel ham, Mass. 257 Rhoda, b. May 21, 1772. »This family removed to the West. 258 Eliab (son of Captain Abiel 74) married Alice, daughter of Ebenezer Packard, May 14, 1769. Children : — 259 Eliab, b. 1770 ; married Hannah Shaw, of Abiogton, 1792. 260 Alice, b. 1771. This lamily removed West. 261 Benjamin (son of Captain Abiel 74) married Lurania, daughter of * Removed to Minot, Me. t Removed to Pelham. % Removed to the West FAMILY REGISTER. 593 Pelatiah Phinney, Aug, 22, 1775. The father died 1808, nged 59, leaving no children. His estate he bequeathed to Captain Adin Packard. Jfi2 Jonathan (son of Seth 85) married Susanna Alger, 1778. Chil- dren : — 263 Israel, b. 1779 [520] ; married Susanna Edson, Dec. 27, 1801. 264 Reuel, b. 1780 ; removed to Randolph. 265 Othniel, b. 1786 ; removed to , N. H. 266 Asa, b. 1791 ; married Susanna Loach. 267 Albe, b. 1793 ; removed to Randolph. 268 Isaac, b. 1796 ; removed to ^liddleboro'. 269 Betsy, b. 1799 ; married Watson. 270 Abiezer (son of David 98) married Mary Holbrook, of Braintree, 176-1. Children : — 271 Mchitable, b. Nov. 28, 1765. 273 Lydia, b. Dec. 26, 1769. 272 Mary, b. Dec. 2, 1767. 274 Hannah, b. July 15, 1772. This family removed to Stoughton. 275 David (son of David 98) married Joanna, daughter of Ephraim Jack- son, Dec. 27, 1764. Children : — 276 David, b. Feb. 27, 1768 ;.died young. 277 Charity, b. May 29, 1770 ; married Ephraim Packard, 1790. 278 Abel, removed West. 279 John, removed West. 280 Olive, married Holmes Tillson, Jan. 1, 1797. 281 Martha, married Barzilla Field, Dec. 25, 1794. 282 Mary, married Rice. The father died of small-pox, 1786, aged 44. The widow married Jonathan Hayden, of Grafton, Mass., Oct. 29, 18U7. 283 William (son of William 105) married Hannah, dau. of Nathaniel Reynolds, June 8, 1769. Children : — 284 Sihon, b. March 11, 1770 [531] ; m. Abigail Scott, of Dedham, 1794. 285 Nancy, b. Feb. 5. 1772. 286 Eliphaz, removed to Milton. 287 William, b. INlarch 5, 1780 [542] ; removed to Stoughton. The wife died . He then married Mary ^7ales, Feb. 18, 1784. Children : — 288 Ambrose. 290 Charles. 292 Polly. 294 Sarah. 289 Cyrus. 291 Hannah. 293 Matilda. 295 Lemuel (son of William 105) married Sarah, dau. of Micah Hunt, of ^o Abington, 1774. Children : — v^i"'"'*^ 296 Lemuel, b. Sept. 17, 1775 ; died in Boston, Nov. 26, 1822. 1**^^ ^ 297 Sally, b. July 27, 1777 ; married Thomas Cary. 298 Micah, b. Jan. 29, 1780 [549] ; married Lucinda Hartshorn, of Wal- pole, 1811. 299 John, b. April 3, 1782 [559] ; married Silence Packard, 1806. 300 Arza, b. Sept. 26, 1784 [561] ; married Abi Knapp, 1812. 301 David, b. Feb. 8, 1787 [567] ; married Susanna Perkins, Jan. 1, 1810. 302 Sylvanus, b. April 6, 1789 [576] ; married Sarah Freeman, of Schenec- tady, N. Y., July 11, 1818. 303 Martin, b. July 24, 1791 ; married Mary Powers, of Boston. 75 594 HISTORY OF NOETH BRIDGEWATER. 304 Orren, b. July 9, 1793 ; died . 305 Ozen, b. July 9, 1793 ; died . 30G Isaac, b. March 13, 179G [577] ; m. Sally Packard, March 11, 1821. The father died Nov, 7, 1822, aged 75. The mother died March 11, 1825. He was a captain in the militia, also a justice of the peace. 307 Sylvanus (son of William 105) married Elizabeth Marston, 1777, and had several daughters. 308 Isaac (son of Isaac y4) married Mary Atwood, of Eastham, Mass., 1770. Children : — 309 Isaac, h. March 16, 1778 ; married Cobb, of Boston, and removed to , N. Y. The father died June 17, 1778. The widow then married Daniel Cooley, Esq., of Amherst, Mass., Jan. 18, 1796. This family resided on the farm more recently occupied by the late David Packard, at Campello. 310 Ebenezer (son of Ebenezer 118) married Mary, daughter of Nathaniel Reynolds, March 31, 1774. Children : — 311 Mchitablc, b. Aug. 24, 1774 ; married Walter Ames, March 31, 1796. 312 Philij), b. March 7, 1776. 313 Mary, b. Oct. 31, 1778. The wife died . He then married Content Harlow, April ' . 1781. Children : — 314 Sarah, b. Jan. 31, 1781 ; married Matthew Randall, March 7, 1802. 315 Ebenezer, b. Nov. 18, 1783 ; m. Zeruiah Phiuney, March 27, 1806. 316 Sylvester, b. Sept. 22, 1785. 317 Rhoda, b. Jan. 1, 1788. 318 Ansel, b. Nov. 30, 1789. 319 Charles, b. Aug. 27, 1792. 320 Content, married Benjamin Southworth, June 16, 1819. The father died . 321 Jonas (son of Ebenezer 118) married Mehitable, daughter of Samuel Brett, Sept. 11, 1777. Children : — 322 John, b. Sept. 30, 1779 [581] ; m. Martha French, Jan. 7, 1803. 323 Eunice, b. May 27, 1781 ; married Josiah Brett, Oct. 28, 1812. 324 Jonas, b. Dec. 15, 1782 ; married Susan Brainard ; removed to Read- field, Me. 325 Mehitable, b. Aug. 26, 1784 ; m. William Jameson, Sept. 11, 1780. 326 Moses, b. Jan. 19, 178G ; single. 327 Hannah, b. Dec. 22, 1787 ; died Sept. 9, 1858, aged 70 years. 328 Lucinda, b. Feb. 9, 1790 ; married Captain David Ames. 329 David, b. March 18. 1792 [588] ; m. Elizabeth Drake, Dec. 5, 1822. 330 Sibil, b. Jan. 20, 1796 ; single. 331 Joel, b. Oct. 28, 1797 ; died Aug. 12, 1821. The wife died Aug. 13, 1821. The father died Jan. 22, 1835, aged 82. 332 Adin (son of Ebenezer 118) married Keziah, daughter of Pelatiah Phinncy, Nov. 16, 1780. Children : — 333 Lucy, b. Oct. 1, 1781 ; m. Atherton Wild, of Braintree, Sept. 22, 1808. 334 Adin, married Sally Ilorton, April 23, 1806; removed to Merrimac. 335 Susanna, married Ephraim Cole, Dec. 15, 1808. 336 Sally, married Isaac Packard, March 11, 1821. The lather died Sept. 10, 1837. The mother died Jan. 6, 1839, aged 86. FAMILY REGISTER. 695 337 Matthew (son of Ebenezer 118) married Kcziah, daughter of Luke Perkins, April 17, 1781. Children : — 338 Nehemiah, married Chloe Snell, 1807. 339 Ehphalet, married Abigail Snell, 1814. 340 Matthew. 341 Keziah. The father died . 342 Deacon ELirnALET (son of Ebenezer 118) married Lydia, daughter of AVilliam Barrell, Jan. 24, 1782. Children : — 343 Robert, b. Oct. 15, 1784. 344 Ruth, b. Sept. 19, 1786 ; married Dr. Samuel W. Thayer. 345 Bc/a, b. Feb. 20, 1793. 346 Lydia, b. March 14, 1795. The wife died April 1, 1800. He then married Anna French, widow of David Thayer, of Braintree, Oct. 11, 1800. Children : — 347 Betsy, b. Sept. 1, 1801. 348 Mary, b. June 19, 1805. 349 Esther, b. Aug. 5, 1809. The father died Jan. 16, 1819, aged 61 years, at Winthrop, Me. 350 Captain Robert (son of Ebenezer 118) married Ruth, daughter of Wil- liam Barrell, of East Bridgewater, Jan. 28, 1782. The wife died . lie then married Sally, daughter of Perkins, Nov. 11, 1788. Children : — 351 Rvth, b. Sept. 9, 1789 : married Martin Southworth, Nov. 21, 1811. 352 Huldah, b. May 30, 1781 ; married Adam Capen, June 4, 1816. 353 Patty, b. Sept. 15, 1793 ; married Theron Ames, Dec. 11, 1816. 354 Olive, b. Sept. 18, 1795 ; married Newton Shaw, Dec 3, 1818. The wife died Dec. 31, 1797. He then married Sarah, dau. of Joseph Hayward, May 27, 1798. Children : — 355 Robert [593], married Betsy Howard, Oct. 16, 1822. 356 Isaac [597], married Jane B. Packard, Jan. 29, 1826. 357 Ebenezer H., died Sept. 14, 1825, aged 22. 358 SaUy, single. 359 Silvia, married Cary Howard, Nov. 28, 1833. 360 Almira, died June 26, 1822, aged 9 years. 361 Mary, married Spencer Noyes, of Abington. The father died Feb. 10, 1844, aged 84. The wife died Jan. 17, 1856, aged 80. 362 Joel (son of Ebenezer 118) married Harmony, daughter of Matthew Kingman, Nov. 1, 1785, and removed to Dartmouth, Mass. 363 Lot (son of Ebenezer 118) married Mary Nelson, of New Bedford,. 1791, and removed to Maine. Children : — 364 Polly Nelson, b. 1793. 365 Noah (son of Ebenezer 118) married Polly, daughter of Simeon Pack- ard, 1791, and removed to Maine. Children : — 366 Mehitable, b. March 30, 1791. 367 Nancy, b. Oct. 10, 1792. 368 Robie, b. March 20, 1794. 3Q9 Joseph (son of Ebenezer 118) married Susanna Bates, Aug. 31, 1794, Children : — 370 Harmony, b. 1795 ; married David Foster, of Winthrop, Me. 596 msTOET OP north bridgewater. 371 John, m. Isfc. Mary Jane Richards, of Winthrop; 2d, Mercy Pratt, of Turner, Me. 372 Sibil, married Samuel Richards, of Winthrop. 373 Lucius, married Eliza Harris, of Stoughton. 374 Joel, b. Feb. 18. 1802 [600] ; married, let, Rhoda F. Carr ; 2d, Widow Cyrus Packard. 375 Joanna, b. March 31, 1804 ; married David Foster. 376 Cyrus, b. March 23, 1810 [601] ; married, 1st, Martha H. Snell ; 2d, Ann S. Britton. The father died 1840, aged 73. This family removed to Winthrop, Me., in 1801. 377 Abiah (son of Abiah 131) married Mary French, Oct. 22, 1788. Chil- dren : — 378 Chloe, b. March 3, 1789; married Caleb Easton, Feb. 2, 1818. 379 Mary, b. May 2, 1791. 380 Anna, b. Dec. 2, 1792. 381 Lydia, b. Jan. 15, 1795. 382 Levi (son of Abiah 131) married Ruth Snow, of Eastham, Mass., 1789. Children : — 383 Davis, b. Oct. 3, 1790 ; m. Sarah Ford ; removed to New Salem, Mass. 384 Levi, b. Feb. 4, 1793 [600] ; m. Clarissa Sanford, of Medway, Mass. 385 Phebe, b. Aug. 22, 1795 ; married Martin Kingman, Oct. 14, 1816. 386 Heman [613], married Eunice Packard, June 16, 1825. 387 Josiah. 388 Silas (son of Abiah 131) married Chloe, daughter of Nathan Willis, 1789. Children : — 389 Silas, b. March 13, 1792 [615] ; married Catherine Cobb. 390 Charles, b. April 27, 1794 [019] ; married Charlotte Thompson, Oct. 29, 1818. 391 Chloe, b. Feb. 10, 1790 ; married Thomas Wales, Jr., 1811. 392 Abigail Willis, married David Cobb, Jan. 1, 1823. The father died Sept. 6, 1851, aged 86. 393 Howard (son of Abiah 131) married Jane Capen, of Stoughton, 1799. Children : — 394 Eunice, b. Dec. 10, 1799 ; m. Deacon Heman Packard, June 16, 1825. 395 Jane B., b. June 1, 1804; married Isaac H. Packard, Jan. 29, 1826. 396 Charlotte, b. June 22, 1810 ; m. Henry Howard, Sept. 29, 1831. 397 Susanna Capen, b. Aug. 21, 1810 ; married Robert Holbrook, May 15, 1839. The father died . 398 Jacob (son of Jacob 140) married Rebecca, daughter of John French, May 5, 1774. Children : — 399 Abif/ail, b. Feb. 5, 1775. This family removed to Warwick, Mass. 400 Mark (son of Jacob 140) married Hannah, daughter of William Shaw, Dec. 15, 1774. Children : — 401 Samuel, b. Dec. 17, 1775 [621] ; m. Mehitable Harris, Aug. 4, 1799. 402 Jennet, b. Aug. 20, 1777 ; married Phineas Paul, of Quincy, April 12, 1801. FAMILY EEGISTER. 597 403 Phile, b. March 24, 1779. 404 Dan., b. Feb. 19, 1781 [031] ; married Martha Edeon, Au•' / ,<. r^o' I 76)5. ,7^^' ( -c ft ;^ c:^ 5 f<'- ■ •V r-:/^ -^ ' ' ■ 1 FAMILY REGISTER. 601 The wife died . He then married Mary, daughter of Samuol Bisbee, and widow of Drake. This family removed to Stoughton. 549 MiCAH (son of Lemuel 295) married Lucinda Ilartshom, of Walpolo, Mass., 1811. Children: — 550 Charles A., b. March 28, 1808 ; died Dec. 9, 1809. 551 Charles A., b. Oct. 30, 1810 ; died Aug. 17, 1813. 552 Sarah Ann, b. May 11, 1811 ; married George Clark, Sept. 18, 1828. 553 Adeline, b. March 2G, 1813 ; m. C. J. F. Packard, Jan. 29, 1835. 554 Catherine, b. Feb. 9, 1815 ; m. let, B. F. Lawton,* Feb. 8, 1834 ; 2d, Elijah Tolman, Nov. 15, 1855. 555 Harriet, b. Nov. 2, 1816 ; married Isaac H. Ilartwell, Jan. 1, 1834. 656 Martha, b. Sept. 1818 ; m. Samuel S. Webster, of Me., Sept. 5, 1840. 557 Ellis, b. July 30, 1820 [814] ; m, 1st, Nancy G. Reeves, 1844 : 2d, Abby Heard, 1847. 558 James Free7nan,j b. Nov. 5, 1823 ; married Susan C. Reynolds. The wife died Dec. 2, 1851. The father died Jan. 8, 1854, aged 74. 559 Captain Joeen (son of Lemuel 295) married Tiley, daughter of Par- menas Packard, April 24, 1814. Children : — 560 John Lemuel, b. Oct. 16, 1825 [821] ; married Betsy Foster, of King- ston, Mass. The father died Dec. 28, 1862, aged 80. 561 Arza (son of Lemuel 295) married Abi, daughter of Abijah Knapp, 1812. Children: — 562 Arza, b. Oct. 24, 1812 ; died single. May 4, 1863. 563 Edwin, b. March 10, 1816 [826] ; m. Mary Sumner, of Stoughton. 564 William, b. Oct. 1, 1820 [834] ; married, 1st, Juliette Keith ; 2d, Mary Carr. 565 Melvina Frances, b. Oct. 19, 1824 ; married Oliver Jackson. The wife died Oct. 24, 1826. He then married Abigail, daughter of Abijah Knapp, April 11, 1827. Children : — 566 Abigail, married Henry White, of Easton. The wife died May 5, 1845. The father died April 7, 1853, aged 68. 867 David (son of Lemuel 295) married Susanna, dau. of Mark Perkins, Jan. 1, 1810. Children : — 568 Martin [835], married Anna Adams, of New London, N. H. 569 Si/lvanus [841], married Caroline Foster, of Kingston. 570 Isaac, b. July 3, 1820 [849] ; married Sarah Bonney, of Kingston. 571 Lemuel [855], married Clarissa Hawes, of Medway. 572 Susanna, married Henry Blanchard, of Stoughton. 573 Sarah, married Henry R. Haven. 574 Mary Ann, married Lewis Thayer, of Easton. 575 Elizabeth Amanda, married Francis Thayer, of Easton. The father died Dec. 11, 1855, aged 68 years. 576 Stlvanus (son of Lemuel 295) m. Sarah, daughter of Richard Freeman, of Schenectady, N. Y., July 11, 1818. Has no children. Mr. Packard removed from North Bridgewater to Boston in 1804, at the age of fifteen years, and became an apprentice to his brotlier Lemuel, who had been a successful merchant. He remained with * Died June 20, 1851. t Was a private in Co. F, 12th Mass. Regiment. 76 602 mSTOET OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. him till 1810, when he engaged in business for himself, which he has conducted to the present time; and, although a man seventy-six years of age, he is punctual in his engagements, and is a man of un- tiring activity. In 1818 he married an estimable lady from the State of New York, who still survives, as the partner of his earthly duties and joys. He has held the office of justice of the peace for Suffolk County several years, — is an active member of the Second Univer- salist Church in Boston, — is a man of kind and generous sympa- thies, and has often been called upon to bestow of bis wealth to the poor, to which call he has responded in a liberal manner, and many of his relatives and friends will remember him with grateful hearts when he is gone. Besides his private benefactions, he has ever been ready to lend his pecuniary assistance to public institutions. One of those in which he takes a deep interest, and of which he might be called the founder, is " Tufts College," in Medford, Mass. In 1850 he generously gave his bond for twenty thousand dollars, on the condition that fifty thousand dollars more should be raised for the purpose of erecting college buildings. Since then he has con- tributed large sums to pay expenses connected with that institution. In the records it appears that Mr. Packard has been chairman of the executive committee since the commencement of the college ; and, indeed, he is at present the leading man in the financial department of that institution. 577 Isaac (son of Lemuel 295) married Sally, daughter of Lemuel Packard, March 11, 1821. Children : — 578 Isaac Austin, b. Dec. 21, 1822, [857 J ; married Olive L. Snow. 579 George Adams, b. Sept. 1, 1827 [861] ; married Elizabeth Ann Carr. 580 Julia Elizabeth,* b. June lU, 1831 ; married Eev. Henry Baylies, June 9, 1853. He was a trader and clock manufacturer. The father died April 8, 1837. 581 John (son of Jonas 321) married Martha, daughter of William French, Jan. 17, 1803. Children : — 582 Josiah, b. July 24, 1803. 583 Mary French, b. Feb. 2, 1805. 584 Almira, b. Nov. 27, 1806 ; married Zenas Brett, Nov. 28, 1836. 585 Philo French, b. Dec. 9, 1808 [867] ; m. Ist, Martha S. Pray ; 2d, Mary W. Smith. 586 Sidney, b. Mar. 12, 1811 [874] ; married Sarah Packard, Oct. 2, 1831. The wife died. He then married Lydia, daughter of Drake, 1817. Children : — 587 Eliphalet, b. Feb. 15, 1825 [878] ; m. Elizabeth S. Nye, of Fairhaven, Mass. The father was a farmer ; died Jan. 8, 1862, aged 82 years. 588 David (son of Jonas 321) m. Elizabeth, daughter of Timothy Drake, of Easton, Dec. 5, 1822. Children : — 589 David Temple, b. Aug. 24, 1824 [883] ; married Abbie C. Mayhew, of Chesterfield, Me. 590 Joel Thomas, b. Sept. 5, 1827 ; m. Maria L. Shiverick, Nov. 27, 1856. 591 Mary Elizabeth, b. Aug. 18, 1830. 592 Julia Adelaide, b. Jan. 5, 1839. Farmer. * She died at Bristol, R. I., Dec. 10, 1859. FAMILY REGISTER. 603 593 Robert (son of Capt. Robert 350) married Betsy, daughter of Oliver Howard, Oct. IG, 1822. Children : — 594 Betsey Jane* b. Oct. 16, 1825 ; m. Sylvanue Keith, Oct. 8, 1846. 595 Ebenezer Howard, b. July 11, 1829 ; died Jan. 21, 18;U. 596 Robert Henry, b. April 29, 1832 [8861 ; m. Ellen A. Howard, Oct. 20, 1856. Farmer on Plain Street. 597 Isaac (son of Capt. Robert 350) m. Jane Baker, daughter of Howard Packard. Children : — 598 Jane Eliza, b. March, 1834 ; died July 15, 1842. 599 Hnman, b. Aug. 20, 1839; m. Harriet F. Stacy, of Concord, Mass., June 6, 1865. Shoemaker. 600 Joel (son of Joseph 369) married Rhoda French, daughter of "William Carr, of Stoughton, April 12, 1827. The wife died Oct. 14, 1862. He then married Ann Selee, daugliter of William Britton, of Easton, and widow of his brother Cyrus Pack- ard, Nov. 10, 1864. Shoemaker on Court Street. 601 Cyrus (son of Joseph 369) married Martha, daughter of Oliver Snell, Nov. 29, 1832. Children : — 602 Martha Jane, died young. The wife died. He then married Ann Selee, daughter of William Brit- ton, of Easton. Children : — 603 Daniel Webster, b. June 26, 1837 ; died Oct. 12, 1851. 604 Martha Ann, b. Feb. 7, 1839 ; died Oct. 26, 1854. 605 Henrietta Frances, b. Aug. 28, 1843 ; died Sept. 24, 1843. The father was a shoemaker ; died Aug. 28, 1854. The widow then married Joel Packard, Nov. 10, 1864. 606 Rev. Levi (son of Levi 382) m. Clarissa, daughter of Philo Sanford, of Medway, Aug. 16, 1826. Children : — 607 Sarah Daniels, b. Oct. 29, 1827 ; married James C. Holdcn, Aug. 15, 1850. 608 Clarissa Sanford, b. May 12, 1830 ; married Simeon Newton, of Staf- ford Springs, Conn. 609 Edward Pay son, b. Mar. 26, 1832; died Oct. 11, 1847. 610 Levi Sewall, b. June 7, 1834 ; married Ann E. Traverse. 611 Mary Snow, b. June 14, 1836; died Sept. 2, 1860. 612 David Sanford, b. April 8, 1839 ; married Ellen McGregory. The father was an Orthodox Congregational Clergyman ; died at Staf- ford Springs, Conn., Jan. 11, 1857. (See notice on page 163.) 613 Dea. Heman (son of Levi 382) m. Eunice, daughter of Howard Pack- ard, June 16, 1825. Had an adopted daughter. 614 Sarah, married B. E. Viall, of Alton, 111., July 19, 1854. The father died Jan. 12, 1858. This family, at the time of his death, was residing at New Orleans, where he was engaged as colporteur for the American Bible Society, (See notice of him on page 193.) * Died Feb. 4, 1857. 604 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 615 Silas (son of Silas 388) m. Catherine, daughter of David Cobb. Chil- dren : — 616 Eliza Cobb, b. Dec. 2, 1817 ; m. Ist., William H. White ; 2d, Thomas A. Ford. 617 Louisa Augusta, b. July 9, 1819 ; married George S. Willis, of Pitts- field, Mass. 618 Harrictte, b. Sept. 29, 1822 ; m. Charles Howard, of Boston, Mass. The mother died Oct. 19, 1823. The father was a trader ; died June 30, 1859, aged G7 years. 619 Charles (son of Silas 388) married Charlotte, daughter of Capt. Thos. Thompson, Oct. 29, 1818. Children : — 620 Charles Thompson [889] ; m. Frances B. Hudson, of Brooklyn, N. Y. The wife died Sept. 29, 1847. He then married Esther Case, widow of Silas Loomis, of Coventry, Conn., May 14, 1848. The father died June 6, 1851, aged 57. 621 Samuel (son of Alark 400) m. Mehitable, daughter of Abiel Harris, Aug. 4, 1799. Children : — 622 Francis, b. Sept. 11, 1800 [893] ; married Betsy Fuller, Sept. 30, 1824. 623 Harriet Southworth, b. July 23, 1803 ; married Eliab Whitman, June 8, 1841. 624 Hiram Weston, b. Sept. 29, 1805 [898] ; m. 1st. Hannah M. Welman ; 2d, Eliza Cliandler. 625 Mary Reynolds, b. May 9, 1808 ; m. Robert Vaughan, Aug. 10, 1836. 626 Hannah, b. June 21, 1810 ; m. Washburn Packard, Jan. 15, 1832. 627 Lucas Shaw, b. Nov. 12, 1812 ; single. 628 Mehitable Snell, b. Nov. 29, 1815 ; single. 629 Sophia, b. May 4, 1813 ; married Amasa S. Glover, Nov. 29, 1838. 630 Lucy Eldndije, b. Apr. 2G, 1821 ; m. Marcus Holmes, May 30, 1840. The mother died Feb. 15, 1850. The father died July 25, 1854, aged 80 years. 631 Dan (son of Mark 400) married Martha daughter of Abiel Harris, of Abington, Aug. 12, 1804. Children : — 632 William, married Ist, Abigail Howard ; 2d, Lydia Bryant. 633 Susan, married Francis Nash. 634 Eliza, married Samuel Heath. 635 Harrison, married Loiea Hunt. 636 Lewis [901] ; m. Charlotte E. Kingsley. 637 Henry, married Almeda Howard. 638 Jacob (son of Oliver 409) married Hannah, daughter of Mathew Bang- man, 1806. Children : — 639 Abiff^iil, b. May 11, 1808 ; married Curtis. 640 Jesse, b. July 6, 1810 ; married 1st, Howard ; 2d, Pool. 641 Ansel, h. March 30, 1814 ; died single. The father died Aug. 21, 1836, aged 56. The wife died March 1, 1854, aged 74. 642 Nathan (son of Oliver 409) married daughter of Eleazcr Morton, April 24, 1825. Children : — 643 Thaddcus Morton, b. June 19, 1S2G ; died Aug. 8, 1827. FAMILY REGISTER. G05 644 Thaddeus Morton* b. Oct. 11, 1827 [90G] ; married Maria Willis. 645 Lucius Howard, b, Sept. 25, 1829 [907] ; m. Emcline \\ . Sncll Jan. 15, 1850. 646 Augusta Louisa, b. Aug. 25, 1831 ; married Isaac H. Dunham. 647 Ellen Maria, b. Sept. 10, 1833 ; died Aug. 27, 183G. 648 Henry Clay,\ b. Jan. 8, 183G ; m. Flora Ann Welch, May 24, 1864 649 Walter Dumont, b. Nov. 29, 1840 ; Co. F, 12th Maes. Re^'t. 650 Frederic Capen, b. Aug. 10, 1843 ; Co. F, 12th Mass. Rcgt. 651 Hezekiah (son of Rev. Hezekiah 423) married Charlotte, daughter of General John Montgomery, of Haverhill, N. U., Aug. 29, 1833. Children : — 652 Ellen Montgomery, b. Oct. 30, 1838 ; m. Daniel W. Eaton, of Port- land, Me. 653 Samuel Batchelder, h. Jul j 11,184:1 ; m. Susie Swett Shaw of Soarboro, Maine. Bookseller and stationer in Portland, Me. 654 Hezekiah (sou of Isaiah 441) married Matilda, daughter of Zachariah Gurney, April 20, 1820. Children : — 655 Everett Austin, b. Dec. 26, 1826 ; married Eliza Ann Ford,| June 11, 1850. The father died Jan. 9, 1857. The wife died Feb. 24, 1859. 656 ZiBEON (son of Isaiah 441) m. Mehitable, daughter of Jacob Bicknell, of Abington, Jan. 3, 1821. Children : — 657 Abigail White, b. May 4, 1823 ; m. Joshua L. Nash, Sept. 30, 1846. 658 Mehitable Bicknell, b. July 1, 1826 ; married Charles S. Brett, Oct. 18, 1852. 659 Lucius, b. July 2, 1833 ; died Jan. 9, 1859. Residents of Abington. 660 Simeon (son of Isaiah 441) married Harmony, daughter of Abel King- man, Esq., Oct. 18, 1821. Children : — 661 Abel Kingman, b. Mar. 19, 1823 [911] ; m. Caroline M. Carleton, Nov. 14, 1851. 662 Lucy Washburn, b. Nov. 25, 1824 ; married Enoch C. Mayhcw, Sept. 27, 1852. 663 Edward Clarence, b. Oct. 21, 1826 [917] ; m. Susan A. Kingman, May 6, 1852. 664 Harmony Frances, b, Jan. 9, 1829 ; m. Samuel W. S. Howard, Nov. 23, 1853. 665 Simeon Franklin, b. Jan. 9, 1829 [921] ; m. Louisa Keith, Jan. 25, 1855. 666 Matilda Perkins, b. July 17, 1833 ; married L. Bradford Howard, Nov. 23, 1853. 667 Lucius (son of Isaiah 441) married Rhoda, daughter of Micah Shaw, Sept. 15, 1831. , „ ^ The husband died Jan. 1, 1833. The widow married Chandler Sprague, Esq., Nov. 12, 1843. 668 Zenas (son of Deacon Zenas 449) married Jerusha, daughter of Isaac Horton, Oct. 13, 1820. Children : — * Musician in 12th Regt. of Mass. Vol., Band Master of 73 Ohio Regt t Musician in 12th Mass. Regt. t Died Sept. 17, 1861. 606 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 6C9 Jerusha Wild, b. March 13, 1822 ; m. Calvin Boyden, of Dorchester, Nov. 27, 1838. 670 Betsy French, b. April 16', 1823 ; m. Curtis Batchelder of Holliston. 671 Benjamin Alden, b. March 23, 1825 ; married Martha Swift. 672 Ezehicl, b. Oct. 13, 1827 ; married Rebecca Williams. 673 Herman, b. Nov. 20, 1830 ; died April 12, 1852. 674 Louisa Horion, b. April 2, 1833 ; married Amos Pike of Petersham. 675 Rachel Maria, b. March 1, 1835 ; mari-ied Henry Colwell. 676 Lucius Bayley, b. Sept. 8, 1837 ; married Lizzie Stone. The wife died Sept. 18, 1858. 677 HosEA (son of Deacon Zenas 449) m. Roxana Holmes, Nov. 11, 1818. 678 Celia, b. Feb. 24. 1819 ; married Lyman Drake, of Grafton, N. H. 679 Hosca S., b. April 4, 1821 [925 j ; m. Harriet S. Sherman, Nov. 20, 1841. 680 Roxana, b. Sept. 21, 1824 ; married Lewis Holbrook. 681 Henry T., b. Dec. 3, 1825 ; died Aug. 25, 1828. 682 Ebenezer T., b. March 24, 1828 [930] ; married Rosanda Jane Ayres, Feb. 20, 1848. 683 Jerome Henry, b. Aug. 16, 1830 ; died March 30, 1846. 684 Alice J., b. Aug. 12, 1833 ; married Amos Morse, of Easton, Mass. The father died Feb. 18, 1838. 685 Benjamin Alden (son of Deacon Zenas 449) married Rhoda Howard, daughter of Alden Packard, Nov. 1, 1827. Children : — 686 Benjamin Winslow, b. Sept. 5, 1829 [937] ; m. H. Amanda Low of Canton, March 18, 1858. 687 Andrew Franklin, h. March 13, 1831 [941] ; Jane Dunbar of Easton. 688 Waller Tyler, b. Nov. 9, 1835 ; died July 3, 1837. The wife died Aug. 3, 1853. He then married Mary Ann, daughter of John Oilman, and widow of Jonathan S. French, of Exeter, N. H., May 11, 1854. Children: — 689 Everett Thayer, b. Feb. 11, 1855. Shoemaker. 690 Lorenzo Emerson (son of Deacon Zenas 449) married "Wealthy, dau. of Gustavus Sylvester, Nov. 18, 1832. Children : — 691 Emeline Frances, b. Aug. 7, 1834 ; m. Francis E. Allen, Jan. 12, 1853. 692 Rufus Emerson, h. July 28, 1836 ; m. Elizabeth K. Otis, Dec. 18, 1850. 693 Caroline Augusta, b. Oct. 7, 1838 ; married John O. Emerson, Dec. 18, 1856. 694 Martha Adelaide, b. Dec. 19, 1841 ; died June 18, 1863. 695 Wealthy Alice, b. Oct. 23, 1843 ; m. George Franklin Packard, Dec. 25, 1801. 696 Ellen Elizabeth, b. Oct. 3, 1845. 697 Luella Minerva, b. April 3, 1849. 698 Horatio Lyman, b. Dec. 18, 1851. 699 Sylvester Fremont, b. March 29, 1856. Residence on Centre Street. 700 Elbridge Howard (son of Alden 460) m. Nancy, daughter of Cary, May 15, 1832. Children : — 701 Ann Maria, b. Sept. 22, 1833 ; m. Benjamin F. Dunham, May 15, 1854. 702 James Alden, b. Dec. 7, 1835 [943] ; m. Carrie E. Parker, June 7, 1857. 703 Richard, b. Jan. 22, 1842; killed at battle ol Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1802. 'H^ rMacAruul. FAMILY REGISTER. 607 704 Austin Cary, b. Aug. 21, 1838 [9451 ; m. Frances E, Howard, Oct. IG. 1860. 705 Hannah Pcrsis, b. June 22, 1845. Harness-maker. 70G Samuel Tuck (son of Alden 400) m. Abby Louisa, daughter of Samuel Thayer, Nov. 29, 1848. Children : — 707 Herbert Samuel, h. Sept. 2, 1850. 708 W'a/do Henry, b. March 19, 1853 ; died Feb. 21, 1859. 709 Alden Bradford, b. June 29, 1855 ; died March 5, 1859. 710 Sumner Ellsworth, b. Mar. 9, 18G0. 711 Horace Edf/ar, b. Jan. 12, 18G2 ; painter. Mr. Packard enlisted in Co. G, 5Gth Mass. Regt., was wounded in one of the battles while with the regiment, became sick, and died Oct. 10, 1864. A modest, faithful, and much respected citizen as well as soldier. 712 WiLLARD (son of Benjamin 466) married Amanda, dau. of Joseph Walton, Jan. 1, 1857. Children : — 713 Henrietta Millett, b. June 28, 1864. Leather-cutter at Campello. 714 Captain Luke (son of Josiah 478) m. Lucinda, daughter of Samuel Battles, Jan. 1, 1807. Children : — 715 Marcus,* b, Sept. 7, 1808 ; married Lucinda Bates, Nor. 28, 1833. 716 Nelson, h. Dec. 20, 1810 [947] ; m. Martha P. Ames, April 16, 1837. 717 Eliza Dyer, b. Aug. 20, 1813 ; married Charles Bates, of Boston. 718 Josiah, b. March 11, 1816 ; died single. 719 Marriette, b. Dec. 3, 1821 ; married feeth Sumner, Farmer. fl/l*<^ 720 Abiel (son of Josiah 478) married Abigail, daughter of John Harris, /^i^tH^-^^^JL 1815, and resides at West Bridgewater, Mass. __^ — 721 William (son of Ames 484) married Lucy Quincy, daughter of Norton, of Abington. Children : — 722 William Ames, b. March 8, 1821. 723 Weston, b. Sept. 10, 1822. 724 Samuel Norton, b. July 14, 1824. 725 Ambrose (son of Captain Parmenas 492) married Esther White, June 23,1805. Children: — 726 Lucius Turner, b. Jan. 7, 1808 ; married Esther Reed. 727 Esther White, b. Oct. 5, 1809 ; m. Noah Blodget, July 4, 1831. 728 Elbridge Gerry, b. July 5, 1811 ; m. Huldah Clark, of Randolph. 729 Martha, b. Aug. 23, 1814 ; married Jarvis D. Smith, Feb. 4, 1838. 730 Ambrose, b. July 10, 1816 [954] ; m. Lucinda Shattuck, Aug. 20, 1837. 731 Edward Bailey, b. Jan. 8, 1819 [956] ; m. Lucinda Porter, of Ran- dolph, May 29, 1845. 732 Mary Huntington, b. July 15, 1821 ; married Aberdeen Keith, April 17, 1842. * House carpenter and farmer. Has served the town as selectman and overseer of the poor. 608 mSTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATEK. 733 Silence, b. Aug. 5, 1823 ; m. Fearing W. Decoster, Jan. 8, 1843. 734 Elizabeth, b. Dec. 25, 1826 ; died Jan. 8, 1827. 735 Henry Francis, b. May 5, 1829. 736 Elizabeth Amanda, b. Dec. 6, 1831 ; married Joseph Richards, Aug. 15, 1852. 737 Galen (son of Captain Parmenas 492) married Mary, daughter of Isaac Horton, April 13, 1809. Children : — 738 Edivard, b. June 14, 1810 ; died Aug. 6, 1814. 739 Willard, b. Feb. 14, 1812 [959] m. Esther W. Packard, July 10, 1834. 740 Mary Marshall, b. Oct. 5, 1815 ; died Feb. 19, 1816. 741 Isaac Turner, b. Feb. 14, 1817 [964] ; married Jane G. Littlefield, of Stoughton, April 4, 1838. 742 Edmund, b. Aug. 18, 1819 [967] ; married let, Rebecca Glover ; 2d, Elizabeth Lathrop. 743 Sophia B. May, b. 1824 ; died July 5, 1825. The wife died May 8, 1841. He then married Emily, daughter of Phineas Paul, Sept. 13, 1842. Farmer, near Pleasant Street. 744 Apollos (son of Captain Parmenas 492) married Sophia, daughter of Amzi Brett, March 26, 1811. Children : — 745 Phebe, b. Nov. 22, 1816. 746 Henry White. 747 Henry Brett, b. Jan. 21, 1823 [968] ; m. Lucinda Hayward, Oct. 27, 1844. The wife died Feb. 1823. He then married Betsy, daughter of Abiah Packard, Aug. 26, 1823. Children : — 748 Frederic White, b. Feb. 25, 1824 [974] ; m. Nancy Fisher Leach, 1852. 749 Daris Snow, b. June 24, 1826 [979] ; m. Minerva Bradford, Nov. 1, 1849. 750 Apollos Morton, b. March 21, 1832 [981] ; married Adrianna E. Hall, May 24, 1855. The wife died Aug. 5, 1845. He then married Salome, dau. of Perez Bradford, and widow of William Bradford, of Plympton, Mass., Jan. 18, 1846. The father was a farmer and shoemaker ; died Aug. 4, 1860, aged 74. 751 AzoR (son of Thomas 502) married Nancy, daughter of Col. Caleb Howard, Feb. 14, 1815. Children : — 752 Thomas, b. Aug. 6, 1815 ; married Hannah Keith, April 15, 1842. 753 Caleb Howard, b. Sept. 5, 1818 [987] ; m. Mary R. Wales, of Stoughton, Sept. 6, 1848. 754 Austin, b. March 29, 1821 ; died March 14, 1822. The father was a farmer, on Main street, Campello ; died July 25, 1862. 755 Austin (son of Thomas 502) married Charlotte, daughter of Abiel Ames, of West Bridgewater, July 21, 1859. A-ttorney and couQscilor-at-law at West Bridgewater ; has occupied several oflSces of trust in that town ; is now a trial justice for Ply- mouth County. 756 AzEL (son of Cyrus 505) married Pamela, daughter of Joseph Reynolds, Dec. 5, 1822. Children : — FAMILY REGISTER. GOO 757 Eleanor Clark, b. Oct. 1, 1823 ; m. Henry Southworth, Jan. 15, 1S46. 758 Jason, h. April 22, 1825 [989] ; m. Sarah E. Ilulbrook, Oc-t. 11, 1H49. 759 Martin T., b. Sept. 12, 1827 [99GJ ; m. Mehitablo Ulivor, Nov. 9, 1><51. 760 Julia Howard, b. Dec. 11, 1829 ; married Benjamin G. Mitchell, Oct. 28, 1847. 761 Olive, b. Aug. 24, 1832. 762 Eunice Brett, b. Nov. 8, 1834 : married Asa 0. Hall, Nov. 19, 1851. 763 Charles Henry, b. Aug. 18, 1837 ; married Rebece-a li. Sliarp. 764 Willard F., b. July 20, 1840. 765 Abby Jane, b. Oct. 19, 1844. Farmer and shoemaker on Crescent Street. 766 Edwin (son of Cyrus 505) married Nancy Cooley, daughter of Henry Stoddard, of Hanover, Mass., Nov. 1839. Children : — 767 Mary Snell, b. Sept. 1, 1840. 768 Henry S., b. Dec. 1, 1842. 769 Edwin Davis, b. Aug. 8, 1846. The mother died July 13, 1847. He then married Sarah Langmaid, of Boston, March. 1848. Shoemaker : residence on Crescent Street. \r770 JosiAH (son of Israel 520) married Betsy D., daughter of Bolton, 1824. Children : — 771 Sidney Henry, b. April 16, 1825 ; died Aug. 7, 1827. 772 Elizabeth Ann, b. May 15, 1828 ; married Nahum Johnson. ^ ^ 773 Louisa, b. Nov. 29, 1829 ; married Alvira Porter, of Stoughton,''^ April 21, 1849. _ ■*^"774 Josiah Edson, b. Nov. 24, 1833 [1002] ; married Maria F. Stoddard. ' ' 775 Eveline Augusta, h. March 27, 1835. --" ^^'^ 776 Frederic, h. Dee. 11, 1836 [1004] ; m. Mary E. Ramsdell, Apr. 25, 1860. ^ 111 Reuben Merriman, b. Dec. 31, 1839 ; died May 15, 1855. 778 John Denny, b. June 22, 1844. -tJ ^9/ / 719 James Willard, b. Nov. 29, 1846. ^ /'^/^ . The father was a shoemaker ; died April 18, 1864, aged 62. 780 Meltin (son of Israel 520) married Emily, daughter of Reuben Mer- riman, of Litchfield, Conn., 1834. Children : — 781 Rodney Brace, b. Sept. 18, 1835 [1007] ; married Laura S. Dunbar, June 10, 1860. 782 Susan Emily, b. Nov. 5, 1840 ; married Charles H. Dunbar, June 1, 1862. Residence on Turnpike Street, North-west Bridgewater. 783 Sidney (son of Israel 520) married Elmira, daughter of Thomp- son, June 14, 1827. 784 Liberty (son of Israel 520) married Mary, daughter of Samuel Dodge, of Damariscotta, Me., Oct. 31, 1830. Children : — 785 Liberty Dodge, b. Sept. 13, 1831 [1010] ; married Lucy Ann Kingman, Sept. 15, 1843. ,,.,,, r. .. t i 786 James Wallace, h. March 23, 1833; married Melinda M. Gott, July 8, 1855. 787 Mary Eliza, b. Oct. 25, 1835 ; died Sept. 30, 183 < . 788 Henry Walter, b. March 26, 1840 ; died Aug. 5, 1840. 789 Ruth Mary, b. Dec. 22, 1841. „ . t i v«^ 790 Susie Eliza, b. Sept. 30, 1844 ; married Henry Martyn Jackson, Nov. 13, 1864. 77 610 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 791 Frances Gibbs, b. Dec. 21, 1848. Kesidence on Pond Street. 792 Henry A. (eon of Israel 520) married Louisa, daughter of Daniel Braman, of Petersham, Mass., April 2, 1842. Children : — 793 George Granville, b. Jan. 10, 1843 ; died July 21, 1843. 794 Louisa A. P., b. Nov. 4, 1845. Dry-goods merchant at East Randolph. 795 Joseph Scott (son of Sihon 531) married Sally S., daughter of William Tribou, of East Bridgewater, May 29, 1828. The wife died. He then married Mary, daughter of Samuel Curtis, of Austerlitz, N. Y., Aug. 21, 1832. Children : — 796 John Rikeman, b. July 5, 1834 ; died Aug. 20, 1863. 797 Joseph Scott* b. Nov. 22, 1835 ; married Willis, of Kingston. The father died. The widow then married David, brother of Joseph Scott, her first husband, and resides in Boston. Children : — 798 L7jman David, b. Feb. 22, 1840 ; died Feb. 16, 1841. This family reside at 24 Kirkland Street, Boston. 799 Washburn (son of Sihon 531) married Hannah, daughter of Samuel Packard, Jan. 15, 1832. Children : — 800 De Witt Clinton, married Clarissa Jane Leach, Jan. 5, 1865. 801 Julia Frances, died Oct. 8, 1844. The wife died Oct. 9, 1850. He then married Phebe Thomas, daughter of Otis Thomas, of Rochester, Mass., Jan. 3, 1852. Shoe manufacturer on Pond Street. 802 Nathaniel Reynolds (son of Sihon 531) married Mary Bisbee, dau. of Cyrus Warren, Dec. 6, 1835. Children : — 803 Josephine M., b. Sept. 25, 1836. fc04 Georgianna, b. Jan. 30, 1841. 805 Thomas Benton, b. June 1, 1843. 806 Ellen Mabel, b. July 11, 1854. Shoe manufacturer on Centre Street. 807 David (son of Sihon 531) married Mary, widow of Joseph Scott Pack- ard. Children : — 808 Lyman David, b. Feb. 22, 1840; died Feb. 16, 1841. 809 Lyman David, b. Nov. 19, 1842. 810 Mary Victoria, b. March 23, 1844. 811 Josephine Adelaide, b. May 14, 1846. The father died Aug. 2, 1860. 812 Hiram Shepard (son of William 542) married Maria, daughter of Amariah Blake, of Canton, Dec. 24, 1854. Children : — 813 Winthrop, b. March 7, 1802. The father died Jan. 11, 1866. This family reside in Boston. He was a produce and provision dealer. 814 Ellis (son of Micah 549) married Nancy G., dau. of Henry Reeves. of Wayland, Mass., Jan. 12, 1844. The wife died July 10, 1845, He then married Abby U.,dau. of NewelHleard, of Wayland, Mass., June 15, 1847. Children : — * Was color-bearer in 2d Mass. Regt. and wounded at battle of Gettysburg, FAMILY EEGISTER. Gil 815 Clara J. Grey b. Sept. 28, 1849. 816 Warren Newell, b. April 8, 1852 ; died Oct. 11, 1861. 817 Elmer C. C, b. March 8, 1854, 819 Allen Ellis, b. March 3, 1859. 818 Marion Heard, b. July 9, 1855. 820 Horace Newell, h. Dec. 12, 1802. Flour, grain, and coal merchant, on Crescent Street. 821 John Lemuel (son of Captain John 559) married Betsy, daughter of Joseph Foster, of Kingston, Aug. 12, 1838. Childrou : — 822 Charles Henry, b. Aug. 8, 1839 ; employed in U. S. navy one year. 823 William White, b. Jan. 28, 1843 ; in U. S. navy three years. 824 John, h. Feb. 15, 184G. 825 George Foster, b. June 25, 1849. 826 Walter Cushman, b. Jan. 1, 1854. 827 Sarah Etella, b. Sept. 7, 1857. Shoemaker ; residence on INIain Street, 828 Edwin (son of Arza 561) married Mary, daughter of Ebenezer Sumner, of Stoughton. Children : — 829 Edwin Francis. 831 Mary Ahby. 833 Julia. 830 Georf/e. 832 Sarah Swan. The wife died Dec. 9, 1860, aged 41 years. Farmer on Pleasant Street. 834 William (son of Arza 561) married Juliette, daughter of Jonas H, Keith, Oct. 17, 1843. The wife died Jan. 19, 1857. He then mar- ried Mary, daughter of Alpheus Carr, July 13, 1863. Farmer on Pleasant Street. 835 Martin (son of David 567) married Anna, daughter of Moses Adams, of New London, N. H., May 31, 1839. Children : — 836 Affnes Sarah, b. Jan. 12, 1841 ; m. John B. Parker, Jan. 20, 1858. 837 Moses Adams, b. Feb. 28, 1843. 838 Helen Jane, b. Oct. 12, 1845 ; m. Gardner W. Reynolds, Dec. 9, 1864. 839 Geor^/e Martin, b. May 24, 1847 ; died Sept. 12, 1849. 840 Walter Martin, b. Feb. 23, 1851 ; died Aug. 22, 1851. Farmer and shoemaker. 841 Stlvanus (son of David 567) married Caroline, daughter of Joseph Foster, of Kingston, April 30, 1843. Children : — 842 Sylvanus Cook, b. March 16, 1844; Co. A, 39th Regiment Mass. Volunteers ; taken prisoner at the Weldon Railroad battle. 843 Herbert Winslow, b. Dec. 1, 1846. 844 Susan Perkins, b. Sept. 21, 1848. 845 Sybil Dunbar, b. Sept. 21, 1848 ; died Dec. 1848. 846 David Andrew, b. Jan. 31, 1850. 847 Caroline Foster, b. March 9, 1853. 848 Charles Foster, b. April 7, 1855. Shoemaker, Main Street, Campello. 849 Isaac (son of David 567) married Sarah, daughter of Ezekiel Bonney, of Kingston, May 13, 1849. Children : — 850 Sarah Frances, b. May 11, 1850. 851 Geor(^e Walter, b. May 6, 1852. 852 Lydia Holmes, h. Sept. 7, 1853 ; died Dec. 7, 1854. 612 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATEB. 853 WiUiam Henry, b. May 27, 1856. 854 JuHanna, b. Jan. 13, 1859. Shoemaker ; residence on Main Street, Campello. 855 Lejitel (son of David 567) married Clarissa Hawes,of Medway, Mass., Aug. 8, 1850. Children : — 856 Adelia Frances, b. Sept. 5, 1851. The wife died Sept. 5, 1861. He then married Louisa H., daughter of Zaccheus Robinson, Oct, 18, 1864. Shoemaker. 857 Isaac Austin (son of Isaac 577) married Olive Lorain, dau. of Martin Snow, June 2, 1842. Children : — 858 Emma Frances, b. Feb. 15, 1843 ; married James Henry Packard. 859 Harriet Elizabeth, b. Aug. 25, 1845. 860 Isaac Austin, b. Aug. 11, 1847. The father died Oct. 14, 1848. The widow then married Austin H. Snow, Jan. 1, 1851. 861 George Adams (son of Isaac 577) married Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Simeon Carr, May 20, 1847. Children : — 862 George Prescott, b. March 8. 1849. 863 Florence Gary, b. Nov. 20, 1851. 864 Henry Franklin, b. Dec. 20, 1853. 865 Julia Thomas, b. April 18, 1856. 866 Charles Wesley, b. May 4, 1859 Residence at North Bridgewater. 867 Philo French (son of John 581) married Martha S., dau. of John Pray, Sept. 7, 1830. Children : — 868 Benjamin S., b. Oct. 10, 1831 ; died Feb. 26, 1832. 869 Martha Jane, b. July 28, 1853; m. J. Wade Davis, of Charlestown, Oc:. 21, 1856. Children : — Martha Robertie. The wife died. He then married Mrs. Mary Willey, daughter of Joseph Smith, of Rowley, Mass., Oct. 20, 1836. Children : — 870 Philo Willey,* b. Feb. 25, 1838 ; married Annie E. Watson, of Law- rence, Mass. He is agent for the Boston Deaf and Mute Christian Association on Washington Street. 871 Granville Lyle, b. Oct. 11, 1839 ; married Phillippi 0. Woodman, of Charlestown, Mass., Feb. 22, 1864. 872 Walter Cushman, h. April 13, 1842. 873 Windsor, h. March 15, 1847 ; died Aug. 31, 1848. Firm of Philo F. Packard & Son, Furniture dealers, on Union Street, Boston ; residence in Charlestown, Mass. 874 Sidney (son of John 581) married Sarah, daughter of Caleb Packard, of West Bridgewater, Oct. -2, 1831. Children : — 875 Martha Williams, b. June 20, 1832 ; m. George F. Green, of Ware- ham, Oct. 21, 1855 ; now a resident of Springfield, Mass. 876 Sidney Edward, b. April 6, 1841 ; m. Helen M. Keith, of Campello. 877 Philo Green, b. Dec. 25, 1843 ; died March 0, 1845. Mr. P. was for many years a trader at Campello, and is now a clothing merchant in Springfield, Mass, 878 Elipiialet (son of John 581) married Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of John B. Nye, of Fairhaven, Mass, Children : — * These two persons are mutes. FAMILY REGISTER. 613 879 Arthur Wellesley, b. Feb. 7, 1853. 880 Horace Beecher, b. Nov. 6, 1858. 881 Ella Maria, b. Dec. 12, 18G0. 882 Ida Louisa, b. Feb. 28, 18G5. Clothing merchant at New Bedford, Mass. 883 Rev. David Temple (son of David 588) Married Abbic C, daughter of Captain Hebron Mayhew, of Chesterfield, Me., July 24, 1855. Children : — 884 Abbie Elizabeth, b. March 8, 1857. 885 Chester Mayhew, b. Sept. 2, 18G0 ; died Aug. 26, 18G2. Orthodox Congregational clergyman ; settled in Somerville, Maes. 886 Robert Henry (son of Robert 593) married Ellen Augusta, daughter of Lewis Howard, Oct. 20, 1856. Children : — 887 Addie Frances, b. Aug. 18, 1859. 888 Lizzie Jane, b. Jan. 25, 1863. Farmer on Plain Street. 889 Charles Thompson (son of Charles 619) married Frances Bartlett, dau. of Lucian Hudson, of Brooklyn, N. Y. , June 18, 1853. Children : — 890 Lillian Fraiices, b. Sept. 5, 1854. 891 Franklin Ames, b. Nov. 16, 1856. 892 Lucian Hudson, b. March 14, 1859 ; died Oct. 22, 1859. Mr. Packard was one of the original members of the 12th Mass. Regi- ment ; enlisted as lieutenant, afterward promoted to captain ; was wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862. Residence on Main Street. 893 Francis (son of Samuel 621) married Betsy, daughter of Deacon Jacob Fuller, Sept. 30, 1824. Children : — 894 Henry Kingman, died March 30, 1847, aged 23 years. 895 Mary Fuller, died March 10, 1845, aged 18 years. 896 Francis Wyman, died Jan. 28, 1833, aged 2 years. 897 Samuel, married Sarah Tolman. The wife died April 6, 1844. He then married Julia, dau. of David Keith, of East Bridgewater. The father died Sept. 21, 1861, aged 61. 898 Hiram Weston (son of Samuel 621) married Hannah Maria Welman, Sept. 29, 1855. Children : — 899 Maria Welman. 900 Louisa. The wife died Sept. 4, 1836, aged 23. He then married Eliza Chandler, of Dusbury. The father died April 16, 1860, aged 54. 901 Lewis (son of Dan 631) married Charlotte Elizabeth, daughter of Luther Kingsley, of WatervUle, Me., Nov. 3, 1845. Children : — 902 William Dudley, b. July 12, 1846 ; died Aug. 3, 1852. 903 Charles Francis, b. Feb. 12, 1850. 904 Mary Lizzie, b. Jan. 23, 1853. 905 Addie Emma, b. Aug. 29, 1855. Came from South Abington to North Bridgewater. 906 Thaddeus Morton (son of Nathan 642) married Maria F., daughter of James Willis, June 15, 184'J. 907 Lucius Howard (son of Nathan 642) married Emeline White, dau. of Edward Snell, Jan. 15, 1850. Children : — 614 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 908 Lucius Morion, b. Dec. 25, 1851. 909 Ellen Augusta, b. Sept. 20, 1853. 910 Frank Mortimer, b. May 20, 1856. The father was a musician in 12th Maes. Regiment, under Colonel Webster Fletcher. 911 Rev. Abel Kingman (son of Deacon Simeon 660) married Caroline, dau. of William Carlton, of Boston, Nov. 13, 1851. Children : — 912 Caroline Carlton, b. Sept. 28, 1852. 913 yVilliam Carlton, b. June 8, 1855. 914 Edward, b. April 17, 1858. 915 Lucy, b. Aug. 28, 1860. 916 John Cady, b. July 2, 1863. Congregational clergyman ; settled at Anoka, Minn. See page 175. 917 Edward Clarence (son of Deacon Simeon 660) married Susan Adeline, daughter of Ambrose Kingman, of Reading, Mass., May 6, 1852. Children : — 918 Clarence Franklin, b. July 21, 1853. 919 Gardner French, b. June 21, 1856, 920 Mary Kincjman, b. July 21, 1858. Shoe finisher. 921 Simeon Franklin (son of Deacon Simeon 660) married Louisa, dau. of Bela Keith, Esq., Jan. 25, 1855. Children : — 922 Frank Edward, b. May 7, 1857. 923 Nellie Wliite, b. March 4, 1862. 924 Alice Louisa, b. May 14, 1863 ; died Aug. 15, 1863. Clerk in A. & A. B. Keith's shoe manufactory, Campello. 925 HosEA S. (son of Hosea 677) married Harriet S. Sherman, Nov. 20, 1842. Children : — 926 Henry. 927 Lyman. 928 George. 929 Frederic. Shoemaker. Mr. Packard was a member of the 8th Mass. Light Bat- tery, Captain Asa M. Cook, and was one of two persons that were drowned at the time the cars ran into the canal near Trenton, N. J., June 25, 1862. 930 Ebenezer T. (son of Hosea 677) married Rosanda J., daughter of Ayers, Feb. 20, 1848. Children : — 931 Luella Jane, b. Aug. 7, 1849. 932 Harriet Velma, b. June 25, 1851. 933 Eben Walter, b. Sept. 9, 1583. 934 Emily Moulton, b. Mar. 7, 1856. 935 Frank Austin, b. July 7, 1862. 936 Osborne Frederic, b. Aug. 28, 1864. Mr. Packard was a member of the 3d Mass. Heavy Artillery ; is now a driver on the Metropolitan Horse Railroad ; resides at Dorchester , Mass. 937 Benjamin WmsLOW (son of Benjamin Alden 685) married Harriet Amanda, daughter of Edmund Lowe, of Canton, Mass., March 18, 1858. Children : — 938 Georffe Winslow, b. Jan. 14, 1859. FAMILY REGISTER. 615 939 Fally Jane, b. Sept. 1, 1861. 940 Ellen Frances, b. July 7, 18G4. Clerk at Stoughton, Mass. 941 Andrew Franklin (son of Benjamin Aldcn 685) married Jane, dau. of Thomas R. Dunbar, of Easton. Children : — 942 Jennie Howard, b. Jan. 23, 1860. 943 James Alden (son of Deacon Elbridge 11. 700) married Carrie Eliza- beth, daughter of Gould Parker, June 7, 1857. Children : — 944 Mary Gary, b. Sept. 15, 1858. Leather-cutter ; residence on Main Street, Campello. 945 Austin Cary (son of Deacon Elbridge H. 700) married Frances Eliza, daughter of Lewis Howard, Oct. 16, 1860. Children : — 946 Florence Louise, b. July 13, 1862. 947 Nelson (son of Captain Luke 714) married Martha Perkins, daughter of Theron Ames, April 16, 1837. Children : — 948 Charles Nelson, b. Feb. 25, 1839 ; private in 10th Mass. Battery. 949 Eliza Frances, h. April 20, 1840. 950 Martha Jane, b. Oct. 8, 1845. 952 Helen Miriam, b. Nov. 5, 1856. 951 Luke Elliott, b. June 4, 1854. 953 Josiah Quincy, b. Jan. 6, 1859. Farmer on Eliot Street. 954 Ambrose (son of Ambrose 725) married Lucinda, daughter of Jephtha Shattuck, of Pepperell, Mass., Sept. 20, 1838. Children : — 955 George Franklin, b. Dec. 25, 1840 ; married Alice W. Packard, Dec. 25, 1861. Residence on Prospect Hill. 956 Edward Bailey (son of Ambrose 725) married Lucinda, daughter of Rodolphus Porter, May 29, 1845. Children : — 957 Edioard Ellis, b. Oct. 3, 1848. 958 Nellie, b. April 16, 1858. Boot-maker. 959 WiLLARD (son of Galen 737) married Esther, daughter of Adin Pack- ard, July 10, 1834. Children : — 960 Henry Francis, b. June 4, 1835. 961 Isaac Newton, b. Sept. 16, 1838 ; died March 26, 1853. 962 George Willard, b. Nov. 17, 1842 ; in 4th Mass. Cavalry. 963 Charles Davis, b. Sept. 17, 1844. Shoe cutter ; residence, Campello. 964 Isaac Turner (son of Galen 737) married Jane G., daughter of Littlefield, of Stoughton, April 4, 1838. Children : — 965 Helen Elizabeth. 966 Emma R. Musical instrument manufacturer. 967 Edmund (son of Galen 737) married Rebecca, daughter of Elijali Glover, of Stoughton, Oct. 23, 1844. The wife died March 19, 1846. He then married Elizabeth, daughter of Elijah Lathrop, Of Stoughton, July 8, 1847. Musical instrument manufacturer ; residence. Pleasant Street. 616 mSTOEY OP NORTH BEIDGEWATER. 968 Hen'RY Brett (son of Apollos 744) married Lucinda, daughter of Ira Hayward, of Kingston, Oct. 27, 1844. Children : — 969 Davis Hayivard, b. Sept. 22, 1845. 970 Abbott Winslow, b. July 22, 1848. 971 Lucy Sophia, b. Sept. 9, 1850. 972 Elliot Sampson, b. July 5, 1857. 973 Edith Scott, b. June 30, 1861. Firm of Howard & Packard, shoe manufacturers ; residence, Prospect Hill. 974 Frederic White (eon of Apollos 744) married Nancy Fisher, daughter of Ambrose Leach, Jan. 15, 1852. Children : — 975 Herbert Frederic, b. Oct. 25, 1852 ; died May 5, 1857. 976 Elmer Bradford, b. June 26, 1857. 977 Horace Clifton, b. Feb. 12, 1860. 978 Willie Forest, b. May 17, 1862. Kesidence, Prospect Hill. 979 Davis Snow (son of Apollos 744) married Minerva, daughter of Wil- liam Bradford, of Plympton, Nov. 1, 1849. Children : — 980 Alice, b. Sept. 13, 1850. The wife died Sept. 11, 1857. Firm of Packard & Keith, shoe manufacturers ; residence, Prospect Hill. 981 Apollos Morton (son of Apollos 744) married Adrianna Elnora, dau. of William Hall, May 24, 1855. ChUdren : — 982 Estelle Louisa, b. March 9, 1857. 983 Cordie Willard, b. May 24, 1858. 985 Murray Hall, h. June 26, 1861. 984 Lizzie Weston, b. July 15, 1859. 986 Morton Adelbert, b. Aug. 1864. Shoemaker ; residence. Prospect Hill. 987 Caleb Howard (son of Azor 751) married Mary K., daughter of Mar- tin Wales, of Stoughton, Mass., Sept. 6, 1848. Children : — 988 Ella Deforest, b. Jan. 27, 1851 (adopted). Musical instrument manufacturer, and inventor ; residence, Campello. 989 Jason (eon of Azel 756) married Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Stephen Holbrook, of East Stoughton, Oct. 11, 1849. Children : — 990 Sarah Dilanah, b. March 1, 1851. 991 Euyene Forrest, b. Feb. 5, 1852. 992 Eulon Mottomer, b. Aug. 7, 1853. 993 Guedo Ottamar, b. Aug. 15, 1855. 994 Ellsworth Clifton, b. May 19, 1859. 995 Abby Loud, b. June 5, 1861. Shoe manufacturer ; residence. Crescent Street. 996 Martin T. (son of Azel 756) married Mehitable, daughter of William Oliver, of East Stoughton, Nov. 9, 1851. Children : — 997 Frank Emhert, b. Jan. 6, 1856 ; died March 12, 1860. 998 Henrietta, b. April G, 1858. 999 Willie Herbert, b. Jan. 29, 1860. 1000 Thornton, b. March 1, 1862 ; died March 31, 1862. 1001 Eda Rebecca, b. May 5, 1863. Dealer in shoe tools ; residence, Crescent Street. r- 1002 JosiAH Edson (son of Josiah 770) married Maria Foster, daughter of \ Captain llobert A. Stoddard, Nov. 24, 1861. Children : — FAMILY REGISTER. G17 1003 Alice Maria, b. Sept. 21, 1863. 'O ' e D . /^ »V ^ 1^39 Surgeon dentist, on Main Street, North Bridffewater. ^ ■ 1, -' —^- ^ - o< -Af. ^^ 1004 Frederic (son of Josiah 770) married Mary Eliza, dau. of WilHam ^ Ramsdell, of Marblehead, Mass., April 25, 1800. Children: — 1005 William Frederic, b. March 8, 1801. 1006 Lizzie Kenny, b. March 24, 1804. 1007 RoDNEV Brace (son of Melvin 780) married Laura, daughter of Still- man Dunbar, June 10, 1800. Children : — 1008 Cora Emily, b. April 25, 1801. 1009 Jessie May, b. May 4, 1864. 1010 Liberty Dodge (son of Liberty 784) married Lucy Ann, daughter of Henry Kingman, of Mansfield, Sept. 15, 1853. Children : — 1011 Ernest Kingman, b. June 25, 1856. 1012 Lillie Mansfield, b. Dec. 15, 1864. 1013 Nellie Hall, b. Dec. 15, 1864. Physician and surgeon ; resident of South Boston. 1014 Captain NATHAN was son of Zachariah, son of Nathaniel, son of Samuel the first that came to this country ; married Lydia, dau. of Ephraim Jackson, 1758. Children : — 1015 Oliver, married Mary Dunbar, May 19, 1785. 1016 Elijah, married Susanna Beal, Aug. 27, 1789. 1017 Nathan, married Polly Manly, 1815. 1018 Ransom, married Abigail Thrasher, June 22, 1797. 1019 Perez, married Elizabeth Reynolds, Aug. 14, 1803. 1020 Sullivan, married Lucy Jackson, Aug. 23, 1805. 1021 Jonas, died Jan. 31, 1819. 1022 Sarah, married Zephaniah Lathrop, Sept. 2, 1779. 1023 Abigail, married Jonas Howard, Feb. 26, 1784. 1024 Lydia, married Bernard Clapp, Oct. 6, 1793. 1025 Olive, married Samuel Dickerman, May 23, 1799. 1026 Roxana, married Samuel Randall, of Easton, 1805. The father died Feb. 17, 1798, aged 65. The mother died April 1, 1812. 1027 Elijah (son of Captain Nathan 1014) married Susanna, daughter of Japhet Beal, Aug. 27, 1789. Children : — 1028 Leivis, b. Dec. 17, 1789 ; married Betsy Crane, 1808. 1029 Libbcus, b. Aug. 29, 1791 ; married Minerva Alger, 1812. 1030 Lydia, b. June 24, 1793; m. Samuel Codding, of Mansfield, 1814. 1031 Isaac, b. May 2, 1795. 1032 Elijah, b. June 29, 1797. 1033 Clara, b. July 6, 1799 ; married Samuel Dickerman, 1822. 1034 Patience, b. Oct. 31, 1801. 1035 Susanna, b. Dec. 5, 1803. 1036 Nathan, b. Jan. 27, 1806. 1037 Sophronia, b. Oct. 3, 1808 ; m. Elbridge Snell ; died Sept. 7, 1839. 1038 Damson, b. Jan. 21, 1811. The father died Feb. 22, 1832, aged 66. The widow died Sept. 16, 1849. aged 78. 1039 Nathan (son of Captain Nathan 1014) married Polly, daughter of Nathaniel Manley, Aug. 17, 1815. Children : — 618 mSTORT OP NORTH BRIDGEWATEB. 1040 Nathan, b. April 10, 1816 ; married Emily Dunbar, April 3, 1836. 1041 Daniel, b. Sept. 17, 1817 ; died Sept. 26, 1817. 1042 Ransom, b. Aug. 26, 1818. 1043 Manley, b. Dec. 16, 1819 ; married Olive Marshall, of Stoughton. Nov. 26, 1840. The father died April 13, 1823, aged 54 years. The -wife died Aug. 29, 1855, aged 71 years. 1044 Lewis (son of Elijah 1027) married Betsy Crane, 1808. Children : — 1045 Lucius Bolles, married Selina Smith. 1046 Jonas Vi/eUs, [1068] married Eunice W. Chase. 1047 Elizabeth S., married Elijah Caswell, of Taunton. 1048 Diana C, married Lorenzo Crowell. 1049 Clara Augusta, married Isaac Beale, of Kirkland, Me. 1050 Frances A. R., married Eunice . 1051 Elijah Heman. 1052 LiBBEUs (son of Elijah 1027) married Minerva, daughter of Daniel Alger, 1812. Children : — 1053 Eliza Stetson, married Stillman Dunbar, Sept. 22, 1833. 1054 Maria Pickering. 1055 Dennison,* married Myra Snell, Dec. 6, 1832. The father died June 17, 1855. 1056 Nathan (son of Nathan 1039) married Emily, daughter of Martin Dunbar, April 3, 1836. Children : — 1057 Mary Manley, b Oct. 16, 1836 ; married Mylo Manley. 1058 Nathan Francis, b. June 23, 1838 ; married Harriet Jane Manley, Dec. 26, 1863. 1059 Jesse Catesby, b. May 25, 1843 ; died Dec. 28, 1863. 1060 Alice Emily, b. April 5, 1846. 1061 Harry Herman, b. Dec. 12, 1848 ; died Sept. 9, 1849. 1062 Lily Hale, b. June 18, 1852. 1063 Myra Ellen, b. Nov. 20, 1854. 1064 Sarah Elizabeth, b. Sept. 26, 1859. 1065 Majtley (son of Nathan 1039) married Olive, daughter of Roloson Marshall, of Stoughton, Nov. 26, 1840. Children : — 1066 Marshall Manley, b. Sept. 10, 1842 ; married Jennie A. Babcock, of North Lyme, Conn., Jan. 1, 1864. 1067 Abbie Rosema, b. Feb. 26, 1847. The wife died March 23, 1865, aged 45. 1068 JovAS Wells (son of Lewis 1044) married Eunice, Winnefred, dan. of Jason Chase, of West Harwich, Mass., May 12, 1841. Chil- dren : — 1069 Charles Henry, b. June 22, 1842 ; 15th Mass. Battery. 1070 Francis Marion, b. Sept. 9, 1844 ; drowned at sea, off Cape Horn. 1071 Lewis Jones, b. Sept. 10, 1846 ; died June 7, 1847. 1072 Millard Fillmore, b. Jan. 8, 1851 ; 14th Maine Regiment ; enlisted March 26, 1865. The father died . The widow resides in Boston. 1073 Bradford Packard (son of Marcus), born Sept. 25, 1826 ; came from Easton ; married Roxellana Maria, daughter of Cliarlcs A. Hartwell,. Oct. 25, 1849. Children : — * Died Dec. 18, 1860, aged 49 years. FAMILY REGISTER. 619 1074 Arthur Bradford, b. Aug. 8, 1853. 1075 Edith Maria, b. Sept. 27, 1856. Farmer and shoemaker. 1076 Charles James Fox Packard came from Boston ; married Adeline, daughter of Micah Packard, 1835. Children : — 1077 Helen Amanda, b. Nov. 7, 1841 ; married Dr. Eda-ar E. Dean, Jan. 17, 1866. 1078 Mary Alice, b. March 18, 1852. Trader ; residence on Centre Street. THE PERKINS FAMILY. 1 MARK PERKINS was son of Luke; came from Ipswich, Mass., to North Bridgewater in 1741 ; married Dorothy Whipple. Chil- dren : — 2 Dorothy, b. Feb. 4, 1721 ; married Jacob Packard. 3 Matthew, b. June 25, 1723 ; died June 25, 1724. 4 Sarah, b. March 27, 1725 ; married Ebenezer Packard. 5 Josiah, b. Jan. 4, 1727 [13] ; married Abigail Edson, Aug. 17, 1755. 6 Jonathan, b. Jan. 5, 1729 [23] ; married Abigail Packard, 1752. 7 Isaac, b. April 27, 1731 [36] ; married Joanna Edson, May 2, 1754. 8 Martha, b. Dec. 30, 1733 ; married Nathan Packard, 1763. 9 Ebenezer, b. May 7, 1736 ; died Nov. 9, 1736. 10 Jemima, b. Feb. 17, 1738 ; married Levi Keith, Nov. 8, 1759. 11 Mary, b. Feb. 16, 1739 ; married Simeon Packard, July 6, 1761. 12 Jesse, b. Dec. 6, 1742 [41] ; married Susanna Field, June 5, 1769. The father died Dec. 20, 1756, aged 58. The widow married Solomon Packard, May 1, 1782. 13 JosiAH (son of Mark 1) married Abigail, daughter of Benjamin Edson, Aug. 17, 1755. Children : — 14 Mehitable, b. Aug. 20, 1756 ; married Daniel Ames, March 7, 1780. 15 Abigail, b. Dec. 25, 1758 ; married Benjamin Hayward, Dec. 25, 1777. 16 Mark, b. Dec. 19, 1760 [47] ; m. Tabitha Washburn, Oct. 17, 1784. 17 Josiah, b. Oct. 9, 1762 [53] ; married Anna Reynolds, Jan. 14, 1790. 18 Sarah, b. March 7, 1766 ; died Nov. 1, 1825, aged 60. 19 Benjamin, b. Jan. 5, 1768 ; m. Hannah Washburn, May 24, 1789. 20 Silvia, b. Sept. 30, 1769 ; died May 14, 1850, aged 81. 21 Jacob, removed to Springfield. 22 Shepard [57] married Rachel Perkins, June 25, 1797. The father died Aug. 2, 1798, aged 73. The mother died Sept. 11, 1825, aged 90 years. 23 Jonathan (son of Mark 1) married Abigail, daughter of Jonathan Packard, 1752. Children : — 24 Jonathan, b. Jan. 17, 1753 ; died. 28 Huldah, b. April 16, 1762. 29 George, b. Oct. 20, 1763 ; removed to Hatfield, Canada. 30 Susanna, b. Jan. 5, 1766 ; married Robert Howard, Sept. 25, 1788. 620 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 31 Daniel, b. April 18, 1769. 33 Rhoda, h. Dec. 31, 1770. 32 Silas, b. Dec. 31, 1770. 34 Timothy, b. July 2, 1778. 35 Parnel, b. Sept. 10, 1780 ; died Dec. 25, 1834. The father died Oct. 10, 1802, aged 74. 36 Isaac (son of Mark 1) married Joanna, daughter of Benjamin Edson, May 2, 1754. Children : — 37 Abraham, b. Nov. 10, 1755. 38 Isaac, b. Feb. 20, 1757. 39 Joanna, b. Jan. 8, 1761. 40 Jacob, b. Sept. 21, 1763 ; m. Abigail Leonard, of Middleboro', 1788. This family settled in Titicut. 41 Capt. Jesse (son of Mark 1) married Susanna, daughter of Dr. Daniel Field, June, 1769. Children : — 42 Susanna, h. Aug. 10, 1770 ; died March 9, 1784. 43 Zadoc, h. Nov. 21, 1771 [64] ; m. Hannah Packard, Dec. 15, 1796. 44 Rachel, b. April 11, 1776 ; married Shepard Perkins, June 25, 1797. 45 Jesse, b. June 13, 1777 ; died April 23, 1780. The wife died June 30, 1789. He then married Bliss, daughter of Pel- atiah Phinney, Nov. 12, 1789. Children : — 46 Jesse, b. Jan 3, 1791 [67] ; married Elizabeth Crafts, Nov. 9, 1815. The wife died March 4, 1808. He then married Sally Silvester, Aug. 17, 1808. The husband died Jan. 27, 1826, aged 84 years. The widow died Aug. 18, 1837. 47 Mark (son of Josiah 13) married Tabitha, daughter of Jeremiah Washburn, Oct. 17, 1784. Children : — 48 Charity, b. Nov. 24, 1785 ; m. Captain Asa Jones, Nov. 27, 1806. 49 Phebe, b. May 12, 1788 ; married David Macotnber, of Easton, 1805. 50 Susanna, b. Jan. 9, 1791 ; married David Packard, Jan. 1, 1810. 61 Sibil, b. Jan. 9, 1791 ; married Josiah Dunbar, Nov. 26, 1807. 52 Sally, b. May 9, 1796 ; married Waldo Field, March 29, 1820. Blacksmith. 53 Josiah (son of Josiah 13) married Anna, daughter of Jonas Reynolds, Jan. 14, 1790. Children : — 54 Jonas, b. Oct. 15, 1790 [73] ; married Rhoda Keith, April 19, 1815. 55 Nahum, b. Aug. 28, 1792 [81] ; m. Vesta Copeland, May 28, 1820. 66 Mehitable, b. March 23, 1795 ; married Charles Keith, Dec. 8, 1817. The wife died June 18, 1846, aged 77. The father was a blacksmith ; died Sept. 7, 1848. 57 SnEPARD (son of Josiah 13) married Rachel, daughter of Captain Jesse Perkins, June 25, 1797. Children : — 58 Azel, removed to Winthrop, Me. 69 Josiah, b. April 4, 1804 [84] ; married Abigail Holmes. 60 Zadoc, died Nov. 19, 1826, aged 15 years. 61 Susanna. The father died July 3, 18l7, aged 45. The mother died June 23, 1823, aged 47. 62 Jonathan (son of Jonathan 23) married Abigail, daughter of John Howard, Oct. 18, 1785. Children : — 63 Moses Hudson, b. 1791. FAMILY REGISTER. 621 64 Zadoc (son of Captain Jesse 41) married Ilannah, daughter of Abiali Packard, Dec. 15, 179G. Children: — 65 Ansel, h. Oct. 4, 1797 [88] ; married Dorotliy Battles, May 13, 1819. 66 Stdnei/, b. June 14, 1799 [95] ; married Sarah Capen, Nov. 15, 1821. The father died April IG, 1804. The widow then married William Edson, 1812. She died Feb. 1, 1852. 67 Jesse (son of Captain Jesse 41) married Elizabeth, dau. of Rev.Thomaa Crafts, of Middleboro', Nov. 9, 1815. Children : — 68 Caroline Bliss, b. Oct. G, 1816 ; unmarried. 69 Thomas Crafts, b. July 28, 1819 ; married Ruth T. Wales, of Brain- tree, Nov. 20, 18G1. 70 Mari/ Porter, b. Oct. 2, 1821; married Edwin W. Hcwins,* March 30, 1844. 71 Frederic, b. Nov. 5, 1823 ; died single, Nov. 3, 18G2, aged 30. 72 Elizabeth, b. Aug. 31, 1825 ; m. Samuel A. Sargent, of Caudia, N. II« The father died May 7, 1857, aged GG. For years Mr. Perkins was a very useful man in his native town, and the high estimation in which he was held by them is shown by the frequency with which he was chosen to important ofiices in tlie gift of his townsmen ; such as parish clerk, committee on parish iiiKurs, selectman, overseer of the poor, representative to the Genoial Court, member of the constitutional convention, senator from Plymouth County, and for a number of years was secretary of the Plymouth County Agricultural Society. Probably few men have settled more estates than Mr. P., and many a widow and orphan has reason to hold his name in lasting remembrance for his gratuitous services in their behalf. The prudence and fidelity with which he discharged his various duties, together with his fine social qualities, will cause his memory to be cherished with respectful regard by a large circle of friends. 73 Rev. Jonas (son of Josiah 53) married Rhoda, daugliter of Simeon Keith, April 19, 1815. Children : — 74 Many Anna, h. April 2, 1816; m. Rev. Daniel Wight, Jr., April 28, 1851. 75 Martha Bond, b. Dec. 20, 1817 ; m. John Vickery, of Braintrce. 76 Josiah, b. Dec. 31, 1819; married Hannah Ayers Kingman, Nov. 20, 1850. 77 Jonas Reynolds,] b. Feb. 18, 1822 ; married, Ist, Jane A. Holmes ; 2d, Mary E. Sawyer. 78 Nahum Simeon Gary, b. June 19, 1824 ; married Mary Moore, of Prov- idence, R. I., Nov. 25, 1845, 79 Rhoda Keith, b. Nov. 3, 1826 ; married Joseph W. Porter, of Lowell, Me., Jan. 5, 1851. 80 Sidiiey Keith Bond,X b. April 4, 1830 ; married Laura L. Brocklebank, of Meriden, N. H. Mr. P. has been pastor of the church at East Braintrce for forty-six years. See personal notice, on page 161. 81 Nahiim (son of Josiah 53) married Vesta, daughter of Caleb Copeland, May 17, 1820. Children: — 82 Elizabeth Copeland, married Nathan Keith, Sept. 15, 1853. * Mr. Ilewins died June 29, 1849. t Lawyer at North Bridgewater. % Clergyman; settled at Glover, Vt. 622 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATEE. 83 Sally, married Caleb H. Lathrop, of Randolph. The wife died June 2, 1858, aged 61. Blacksmith ; residence on Summer Street. 84 JosiAH (son of Shepard 57) married Abigail, daughter of Holmes. April 30, 1826. Children : — 85 Benjamin, b. Feb. 28, 1827 ; married Augusta Ripley, of West Bridge- water. 86 Zadoc, b. Feb. 15, 1829 ; married Mary Capen. 87 Betsy Abigail, b. April 28, 1832 ; married Thomas Jackson, Nov. 1848. The father died Dec. 11, 1833. The mother died May 4, 1841. Blacksmith. 88 Ansel (eon of Zadoc 64) married Dorothy, daughter of Samuel Battles, May 13, 1819. Children : — 89 Jason, b. April 19, 1825 [100] ; m. Jerusha B. Holmes, of Middleboro'. 90 Isaac, b. Nov. 17, 1826 [101] ; m. Jane P. Kingman, May 24, 1849. The wife died Dec. 13, 1826. He then married Sarah, daughter of ApoUos Leach, of Scotland. Children : — 91 Ansel Franklin, b. Oct. 8, 1828. 92 ApoUos Leach, b. Dec. 13, 1830 ; married Mary E. Phelps, of North Andover, Mass. 93 Sarah O., married Huram D. Kendrick, Feb. 24, 1852. 94 Mary. The wife died Dec. 13, 1826. The father died Nov. 4, 1850, aged 53 years. Shoemaker ; resided on Court Street. 95 Sidney (son of Zadoc 64) married Sarah, daughter of Dr. Samuel Capen, of Sharon, Mass., Nov. 15, 1821. Children : — 96 Samuel Capen, b. Sept. 15, 1823 [106] ; married Caroline S. Hayden, June 23, 1844. 97 Erastus Sidney, b. Sept. 17, 1825 ; died July 23, 1844. 98 George Franklin, b. May 21, 1828 [113] ; married Sarah E. Upton, Jan. 29, 1851. 99 Sarah Elizabeth, b. April 3, 1830 ; died Oct. 16, 1830. The wife died April 11, 1830. He then married Eliza, daughter of Thaddeus Gay, of Dedham, Sept. 24, 1848. Blacksmith and shoe tool maker ; residence on Main Street. 100 Jason (son of Ansel 88) married Jerusha B., daughter of Jesse Holmes, of Middleboro'. Carpenter ; residence at Springfield, Mass. 101 Isaac (son of Ansel 88) married Jane Packard, daughter of Josiah W. Kingman, of Campello, May 24, 1849. Children : — 102 Herman Wesley, b. April 6, 1851. 103 Abby Morse, b. April 23, 1853 ; died Aug. 1853. 104 Georrje Kingman, b. June 16, 1856 ; died Jan. 20, 1861. 105 Anson Morse, b. June 23, 1858. Shoemaker and manufacturer ; residence on Court Street. Enlisted in the army 1861. 106 Samuel Capen (son of Sidney 95) married Caroline Sarah, daughter of Samuel Hayden, June 23, 1844. Children : — FAMILY EEGISTEE. 623 107 Ella Frances, b. Sept. 18, 1844 ; died March 31. 1847. 108 Sidney Erastus, b. Oct. 8, 1846. 109 Charles T., b. Sept. 18, 1851. 110 Emily Florence, b. Sept. 28, 1854. 111 Jos. H., b. June 4, 1858. 112 Carrie Esther, b. Nov. 16, 1800. Music teacher. 113 George Franklin (son of Sidney 95) married Sarah Elizabeth, dau. of Francis Upton, of Charleetown, Maes., Jan. 29, 1858. Children ; — 114 Louisa, b. April 4, 1852 ; died April 29, 1852. 115 Harriet Louisa, b. Nov. 22, 1853 ; died June 3, 1855. 116 George Franklin, b. Feb. 29, 1856 ; died March 1, 1856. 117 George Elliot, b. March 16, 1857. 118 Morton Frances, b. Oct. 6, 1858. 119 Harry Elmer, b. March 1, 1861. 120 Mary Lizzie, b. April 15, 1863. 121 LUKE (nephew of Mark Perkins) came from Ipswich, with his uncle, in 1741, and married Rebecca, daughter of James Packard, Aug. 24, 1749. Children:— ' & ' 122 Anna, b. May 12, 1750 ; married Jonas Reynolds, 1768. 123 Jemima, b. April 10. 1753 ; married Joseph Reynolds, Sept. 17, 1772. 124 Mary, b. Dec. 13, 1754; m. Captain William "French, Sept. 25, 1783. 125 James, b. June 9, 1757 [131] ; m. Betsy Packard ; removed to Minot, Me. 126 Luke, m. Mary Snell, Nov. 14, 1797 [139] ; removed to Winthrop, Me. 127 Keziah, married Matthew Packard, April 17, 1781. 128 Susanna, married Simeon Brett, Dec. 25, 1777. 129 Martha, married Gideon Lincoln, Aug. 13, 1781. 130 Phebe, married Asaph Howard, July 19, 1789 ; removed to Minot, Me. The father died 1776, aged 51. 131 Dea. James (son of Luke 121) married Betsy, dau. of Joeiah Packard ; removed to Minot, Me. Children : — 132 James. 133 Rebecca, married Dr. Simeon Keith, of North Auburn, Me. 134 Josiah. 135 Simeon. 136 Emma. 137 Luke [140], married Susanna Cary, of North Bridgewater, Mass. 138 Martha. 139 Luke (son of Luke 121) m. Mary, daughter of Nathan Snell, 1797. Removed to Winthrop, Me. 140 Luke (son of Deacon James 131) married Susanna, daughter of Bar- zilla Cary, of North Bridgewater. Children : — 141 Rhoda Cary, married Hiram Dinsmore. 142 Susan Elizabeth, married Francis Packard. 143 Vesta Snell, married Isaiah Beal. 144 Stillman Simeon. 145 George Albert. THE PRATT FAMILY. Those of the Pratt families residing in the Bridgewatere probably de- scended from either Phineas or Joshua Pratt, who came to this country in the ship " Ann," and who were among the foreflithers in the old colony. The descendants of these two persons are widely 624 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. scattered over every section of the country. The first person of this name in the North Parish was 1 JOHN PRATT, who came to the town in 1737. His children were : — 2 Barnabas, m. Isabel Downie, 1750. 3 John. 6 Jesse. 4 Thomas, married Mercy Jones. 7 Margery, m. Thomas Tribou.' 5 Consider. 8 Priscilla, married Smith. 9 Barnabas (son of John 1) married Isabel, daughter of Walter Downie, 1750. Children: — 10 Thaddeus, married Rachel Churchill, July 23, 1777. 11 Barnabas, married Ruhama French, Aug. 23, 1787. 12 Catherine, married Jeremiah Thayer, Jan. 17, 1781. 13 Mary, married Asa Battles. 14 Isabel, married Levi Brannock, April 15, 1790. 15 Susanna, married Simeon Davie, Feb. 27, 1788. The father died 1788. The widow removed to Hebron, Me., and lived to the age of 102, or more. 16 Thomas (son of John 3) married Mercy, daughter of Jones. Children : — 17 Micah, b. Oct. 20, 1756. 18 Consider, b. Jan. 26, 1759 ; died in the army. 19 Thomas, b. Aug. 30, 1761 ; married Susanna Thayer, Feb. 27, 1788. 20 Margery, b. Feb. 5, 1764 ; married John Bolton, Dec. 4, 1787. 21 Lot, b. April 14, 1767 ; married Polly Aldrich, Oct. 22, 1787 ; re- moved to Vermont. 22 Mercy, b. Oct. 6, 1769 ; married Spear. 23 Patience, b. Nov. 5, 1773 ; married John Crane, April 29, 1793. 24 Noah, b. April 16, 1774 ; married Desire Cole, Sept. 27, 1777 ; re- moved to Vermont. The wife died AprU 4, 1777. The father died 1781. 25 Thomas (son of Thomas 19) married Susanna, daughter of Seth Thayer, Feb. 27, 1788. Children: — 26 Edicard. 32 Henrietta. 27 Asa, married Lydia Humphrey. 33 Susanna. 28 Arba. 34 Polly. 29 Silvia. 35 Emily. 30 Azuba, m. Simeon Dunbar, 2d. 36 Abigail. 31 Rebecca. 37 Asa (son of Thomas 25) married Lydia, daughter of James Humphrey, of Weymouth, Feb. 26, 1815. Children : — 38 Susan. 40 Mary. 42 Arba. 39 Harriet. 41 Angeline. 43 Lavina. This family removed to Andover, Me. 44 Deacon Galen (son of Philip) came from East Bridgcwater to North Bridgewater in May, 1821 ; married Nancy, daughter of Benjamin Ames, Feb. 16, 1826. Children : — 45 Mary, b. Dec. 7, 1826 ; school-teacher in Michigan. 46 Damaris Ames, b. June 2, 1829 ; died May 13, 1830. FAMILY REGISTER. 625 47 Galen Emery, b. April24, 1831 [53] ; m. Abigail E. Little, of Hanover. 48 Benjamin Ames, b. June 27, 1833 fSG] ; m. Diana lleud, of Abinc- ton, April 29, 1858. ' b 49 Henry Lyman, b. June 23, 1835 ; died IMarch 11, 18-48. 50 Ruth, h. May 3, 1839 ; died Aug. 7, 18G0. The wife died May 2, 1842. lie then married Mary, daii^^hter of Charles Rice, of West Bridgewater, Aug. 15, 1843. Childreu : — 51 Marilla Frances, b. April 11, 1845 ; died June G, 1854. 62 Minora Brackctt, b. June 1, 184G ; died Feb. 26, 1848. Farmer and shoemaker. 53 Galen Emery (son of Deacon Galen 44) married Abigail Ellen, dau. of John Little, of Hanover, Nov. 11, 1850. Children : — 54 Henry Elmer, b. April 22, 1859. 55 George Elwin, b. Oct. 18, 1862. Mr. Pratt served in the Union army one year from Sept. 1864 ; has been a member of the school committee. Farmer on Ames Street. 56 Benjamin Ames (son of Deacon Galen 44) married Diana, daughter of Abiah Reed, of Abington, April 29, 1858. Children : — 57 Ernest, b. Feb. 17, I860. 58 Hannah, b. Dec. 6, 1862. 59 Walter, b. Aug. 22, 1865. Shoemaker. 1 PERRY. — Dr. Nathan was the son of Nathan and Phebe (Braman) Perry ; born in Norton, May 27, 1776. He commenced practice as physician in Reading, Mass., where he remained about three years ; from thence, at the solicitation of mauy friends, he came to North Bridgewater in 1805. He continued to practise in the town with good success for upwards of thirty years, and during mucli of the time he was the only physician in the town. He married Tiley, dau. of Captain David Clapp, of Norton, Oct. 21, 1806. Children: — 2 Julia Adeline, b. Jan. 28, 1808 ; died July 7, 1839. 3 William, b. July 11, 1812. 4 Gardner, b. Nov. 9, 1813 ; died Aug. 12, 1815. 5 Sophia Abbott, b. July 3, 1815 ; died Aug. 4, 1835. 6 Moreton, b. Aug. 27, 1823 ; died June 17, 1841. The mother died Aug. 12, 1835. The father died Aug. 16, 1857, aged 81. He lived on the corner of Main and Elm Streets, on the site now occupied by Henry A. Brett. See personal notice page 182. 1 PETTINGILL. — Akerman Pettingill married Joanna, daughter of Samuel Kingman, Sept. 17, 1723. Children : — 2 Daniel, b. Oct. 10, 1726 [8] ; married Hannah Soper, 1750. 3 Nathan, b. 1732 [19] ; married Elizabeth Carr, 1760. 4 Jacob, b. 1734. 5 Hannah. The wife died. He then married Mehitable, daughter of . Chil- dren : — 6 Stephen, b. April 28, 1743 [25] ; married Abigail Ripley, 1764. 7 Silence, b. Feb. 9, 1745. 79 626 HISTORY OF NORTH BRmGEWATER. 8 Daniel (eon of Akerman 1) married Hannah, daughter of Daniel Soper, 1750. Children : — 9 Oliver, b. Aug. 4, 1752. 12 Hannah, b. May 2, 1759. 10 MoUi/, h. Aug. 24, 1754. 13 Silvia, b. May 8, 1761. 11 Sarah, b. Sept. 22, 175G. 14 Jacob, b. Aug. 1, 1763. 15 Asa, b. July 14, 1765 ; married Elizabeth Carr, 1789. 10 Susanna, b. ]May21, 1767. 17 Sibil, b. Dec. 2'S, 1773 ; married Josiah Hathaway, 1788. 18 Celia, b. Dec. 23, 1773. The father died Nov. 20, 1808. 19 Nathan (son of Akerman 1) married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Carr. Children : — 20 Betty, b. June 29, 1760. 21 Akerman, b. Nov. 7, 1763. 22 Hugh, h. Aug. 31, 1766. The mother died Feb. 21, 1768. He then married Margaret Markham, 1760. Children : — 23 Thomas, b. Dec. 29, 1775. 24 Anna, b. May 25, 1778. He was a soldier with General Winslow, at Nova tScotia, in 1755. 25 Stephen (eon of Akerman 1) married Abigail, daughter of Samuel Ripley, 1764. Children : — 26 Mehitable, b. May 14, 1766. 29 Beza, b. May 15, 1771. 27 Abigail, b. Sept. 19, 1767. 30 Ruby, b. July 11, 1773. 28 Rhoda, b. i'eb. 25, 1768. 31 Stephen, b. July 31, 1777. 1 PORTER. — Rev. John Porter was the son of Samuel and Mary Porter, of Abington, Mass. ; born 1716. He was the first settled minister in the North Parish of Bridgewater ; ordained Oct 15, 1740. He married Olive Johnson, of Canterbury, Conn. Chil- dren : — 2 Olive, b. Feb. 1, 1749 ; died the same year. The mother died Feb. 25, 1749, aged 23. He then married Mary Huntington, daughter of Deacon Samuel Huntington, of Lebanon, Conn. Children : — 3 John, b. Feb. 27, 1752 [11] ; major in Rev. War ; died at the West Indies. 4 Olive, b. May 23, 1753 ; married John Crafts, Sept. 9, 1790. 5 Huntington, b. March 27, 1755 [12]; m. Ist, Susanna Sargent; 2d, Sarah Moulton. 6 Jonathan, b. July 5, 1756 ; surgeon on privateer, and was lost at eea. 7 David, b. July 5, 1756 [31] ; died May, 1767. 8 Eliphalet, b. June 11, 1758 [32] ; m. Martha Ruggles, of Roxbury, Oct. 1801. 9 Mary, b. Nov. 16, 1762 ; m. Rev. Thomas Crafts, of Middleboro'. 10 Sibil, b. May, 1760 ; died at Princeton. The father died March 12, 1802, aged 87. The wife died Nov. 22, 1801. (See Biography, page 134.) 11 John (son of Rev. John 1) graduated at Yale College in 1770 ; studied divinity, and preached a short time. When tho war broke out be- tween Great Britain and America, in 1775, he received a captain's commission, and went into the army. He was a good officer, and was soon promoted to the rank of major. He left the army a short time before peace was declared, went to the West Indies, and there died. m\ '^0f^ ^fi»5^^ ^^^^C-t^ ^W-z^.-r^r^/-:^^^^^^ ^'^' FAMILY REGISTER. 655 145 Benjamin (son of Perez 63) married Content, daughter of Deacon Ebenezer Packard, June 16, 1819, and removed to Winthrop, Me. Children : — 146 Benjamin, b. Aug. 11, 1820 [229] ; married Sarah Austin, of Dracut. Mass., April 27, 1844. 147 Perez, h. Aug. 11, 1822 ; died at Gallatin. Tenn., June 15, 1849. 148 Francis, b. Oct. 1, 1824 [235]; married, Ist, iillizabeth C. Metcalf; 2d, Emma W. Farrington. 149 Alanson, b. Aug. 16, 1826 [239] ; died March 25, 1864. 150 Sarah, b. June 16, 1830 ; died June 27, 1831. 151 Sarah, b. Feb. 14, 1836. This family resided at Winthrop, Me. Farmer and carpenter. 152 Perez (son of Perez 63) married Betsy, daughter of Captain Lot Leach, of Stoughton, Mass., Jan. 8, 1821. Children : — 153 Eunice,* b. Dec. 6, 1821; married Charles Cobb. Carpenter and farmer. 154 Wells (son of Abiah 76) married Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Woodman, of New Salem, Mass., Sept. 22, 1828. Children : — 155 Adeline Martha, b. June 5, 1831 ; died July 27, 1832. 156 Mary Martha, b. June 5, 1831 ; died Sept. 19, 1835. 157 Martha Adeline, b. July 29, 1835 ; died Sept. 28, 1837. 158 Horatio Woodman, b. Jan. 15, 1839 ; resident of Philadelphia, Pa. The wife died July 30, 1839. He then married Frances Rebecca, dau. of G. T. Smith, and widow of Nelson Lyon, of Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 17, 1840. The wife died March 5, 1844. lie then married Harriet, daughter of Rev. Moses Gilette, March 17, 1845. Chil- dren : — 159 Harriette, b. Dec. 13, 1846. 160 Edward Wells, b. Jan. 14, 1854. Mr. Southworth was a merchant in Pelham, Mass., in 1823 ; removed to Chicopee Falls, 1828 ; representative from Springfield, Mass., to the General Court of Mass., 1836 and 1837, and from West Spring- field in 1850. He erected the factory of the Southworth Manufac- turing Company in 1847 ; was agent of the Agawam Canal Com- pany, and erected the extensive mills, where there are in operation over 20,000 spindles; removed to New Haven, Conn., in March 1855, and is now president of the City Fire Insurance Company. 161 ZiBEON (son of Nathaniel 89) married Helen Maria, daughter of Eben- ezer Trescott. Children : — 162 Caroline, b. May, 1832. 163 Charles Carroll, b. July 8, 1834. 104 David Anson, b. 1830. 165 Daniel Webster, b. March 17, 1838. 166 George Henry, b. Feb. 23, 1842. 167 Francis Ebenezer, b. Sept. 30, 1843. 168 Helen Maria, b. March 22, 1845. 169 Annie, b. Nov. 5, 1554. Firm of Southard, Herbert, & Co., oil and candle manufacturers, 27 Broad Street, Boston. * She died May 7, 1842 656 msTORT OP north bridgewater. 170 Apollos (son of Jedediah 100) married Deborah Fisher, of Canton, Mass. Children : — 171 Deborah, married Samuel Sanderson, of Strongville, Ohio. 172 Jedediah, married Frances Wyman, of Strongville, Ohio. 173 Sarah, married Philip Troutman, of Strongville, Ohio. 174 Marcus, died single. 175 Apollos, unmarried. 176 Albert, unmarried. 177 Luther (son of Jedediah 100) married Chloe Henry. Children : — 178 Elizabeth, married Ira Tower, of Stoughton. His children by his second wife, Sarah Ann Richards, are Luther and Gurdon. 179 Albert (son of Jedediah 100) married Harriet Hammond, of Pem- broke, Mass. Children : — 180 Harriet Cornelia. 183 Jedediah Apollos. 181 Louisa Josephine. 184 Charles Atherton. 182 Albert Luther. 185 George 'William. 186 Marcus (son of Jedediah 100) married Sarah Packard, of Easton. Children : — 187 Charles. 188 Sarah Jane. 189 Martha Ann. The wife died. He then married Eliza, daughter of Jonathan Snell, of West Bridgewater, Mass. Children : — 190 Marcus Channing. Farmer ; residence on South Street, Campello. 191 Lyman (son of Consider 119) married Anna T., daughter of Elkanah Hewing, of Sharon, Mass., March 23, 1831. Children : — 192 Lemuel Hewins b. April 3, 1832 [242] ; m. Mary C. Phinney, Oct. 9, 1855. 193 Constant, b. July 24, 1838. 194 Francis Morrison, b. April 9, 1851. Farmer ; residence, Stoughton, Mass. 195 Consider Atherton (son of Consider 119) married Sarah, daughter of Captain John Tisdale, of Easton, Mass., Dec. 24, 1826. Chil- dren : — 196 Mary Hixon, died March 18, 1833. 197 Andrew Jackson, died Dec. 12, 1834. 198 Henry Tisdale, b. April, 1831 [245] ; married Julia Ann CoUyer, of Concord, N. H. 199 Alva Morrison, b. Jan. 23, 1833 ; m. Martha Adams, of Stoughton. 200 Amory Chapin, b. March 23, 1835 [248] ; m. Elizabeth Bruce, June 23, 1859. 201 Harriet Kingsley, b. Dec. 23, 1836 ; married Wooster Hayden, of Braintree, Aug. 27, 1857. 202 Sarah Ann, b. May 20, 1840. 203 John Tisdale, b. July 12, 1843. The wife died July 12, 1843. He then married Serena, daughter of William Field, of North Bridgewater, July 22, 1847. Children : — 204 Myra Frances, b. June 24, 1848. 205 Rodney Field, b. Feb. 12, 1850 ; died July, 1850. Formerly a sewing-thread manufacturer at Stoughton ; now a resident of Neponeet, Mass. FAMILY REGISTER. C57 206 Amasa (son of Consider 119) married Abigail, daughter of raptain Asa Sherman, of Marsbfield, Mass., Mart-li 4, 182'J, Cliildron : 207 Abigail Melvina, b. Dec. 10, 1830 ; married Edwin S. Ilenrv, of (iard- ner, Me., Feb. 24, 185G. 208 Masena Ballou, b. Jan. 7, 1834 ; single. 209 William Sherman, b. June 9, 1839; married Martha E. Belcher, of Stoughton, Jan. 6, 1861. 210 Amasa Edwin, b. May 19, 1844. Sewing-thread manufacturer, Stoughton, Mass. 211 Jedediah (son of Consider 119) married Lucy, dauglitcr of Japhet Mitchell, of Pembroke, Aug. 23, 1835. The wife died Oct. 17, 1838. He then married Rebecca L., daughter of Edward Stevens, of Hanson, Mass., May, 1839. Children : — 212 Alfred, resides at Braintree, Mass. 213 Dallas, died from injuries received while in Salisbury Prison, N. C, as prisoner of war. Thread manufacturer. Canton, Mass. 214 AsAHEL (son of Consider 119) married Harriet, daughter of Eljenezer Kingsley, of Easton, Mass., Jan. 16, 1839. Children : — 215 Consider, b. March 7, 1840 [251] ; married Ann Jane Stevens, March 7, 186L 216 Mary Hixon, b. May 19, 1842 ; died Oct. 10, 1844. 217 Mariana, b. June 7, 1845 ; married James B. Taber, of Stoughton, Feb. 22, 1866. 218 Harriet Elsie, b. June 4, 1853. The wife died Oct. 29, 1853. He then married Sarah Dodge Rowe, Widow of John Fellows, Dec. 5, 1855. Children : — 219 Elmer Kingsley, b. June 12, 1858. The wife died Dec. 27, 1860. Woollen yarn manufacturer, Stoughton, Mass. 220 Hon. Edward (son of Colonel Edward 138) married Julia Ann, dau. . of Benjamin Kingman, and widow of Rufus E. Howard, Feb. 2, 1843. Children : — 221 George, b. Oct. 5, 1843. 222 Ella Frances, b. Oct. 10, 1845. 223 Frederic, b. March 3, 1851. Mr. Southworth has represented the town of North Bridgowater in the Legislature of Massachusetts, also Senator for Plymoutli County ; is now Secretary and Treasurer of the North Bridgcwater Savings- Bank, and for many years he was postmaster in the Centre Villages is Secretary of Union Cemetery Corporation. 224 Henry (son of ]\Iartin 140) married Ellenor Clark, daughter of Azel Packard, Jan. 15, 1846. Children : — 225 Ellery Bradford, b. May 7, 1853. 226 Nellie Kingman, b. Sept. 6, 1862 ; died Sept. 25, 1863. 227 Martin Norman, b. Oct. 11, 1857. 228 Ruth Minnebel, b. June 21, 1864. Trader on Main Street. 229 Rev. Benjamin (son of Benjamin 145) married Sarah Austin, of Dracut, Mass., April 27, 1844. Children : — 83 658 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 230 Perez Franklin, b. March 4, 1845 ; died Sept. 4, 1846. 231 Charles Torrey, b. Aug. 19, 1«46 ; died April 18, 1850. 232 Alice, b. April 7. 1851 ; died July 15, 1851. 233 Freddie, b. June 5, 1859 ; died June 11, 1860. 234 Anna L.,'h. Feb. 8, 1863 ; died Oct. 15, 1863. Mr. S. is a graduate of Bangor Theological Seminary, July 25, 1857, and is now an Orthodox clergyman, settled in Hanson, Mass. 235 Francis (son of Benjamin 145) married Elizabeth C. Metcalf, of Win- throp. Me., Dec. 25, 1851. Children : — 236 Ellen D. The wife died Jan. 27, 1860. He then married Emma W. Farrington, of Holden, Me. Children : — 237 Francis B., b. Jan. 27, 1862. 238 Edward, b. April 13, 1863. Mr. S. is also a graduate of Bangor Theological Seminary, July 27, 1856, and was an Orthodox clergyman ; was settled in VVestbrook, Me., now in Portland, Me. 239 Alanson (son of Benjamin 145) married Caroline 0. Thomas, of Win- throp, Me., Jan. 1, 1851. Children : — 240 William H. R., b. Feb. 21, 1858 ; died Aug. 16, 1859. 241 Carrie Winthrop, b. Aug. 23, 1860. A graduate of Bangor Theological Seminary, July 25, 1857 ; was an Orthodox clergyman ; settled at South Paris, Me., where he died, March 25, 1864. 242 Lemuel Hewins (son of Lyman 191) m. Mary Colby, dau. of Stephen C. Phinney, of Stoughton. Children : — 243 Harry Colby, b. Feb. 25, 1857. 244 Annie Cora, b. April 4, 1861. Farmer ; residence in Stoughton . 245 Henry Tisdale (son of Consider Atherton 195) married Julia Ann, daughter of William CoUyer, of Concord, N. H., Sept. 5, 1854. Children : — 246 Dean, b. June 23, 1857. 247 Burton, b. Feb. 26, 1859. Trader at Neponset, Mass. 248 Amory Chapin (son of Consider Atherton 195) married Elizabeth dau. of Ira Bruce, of Neponset, Mass., June 23, 1859. Children : — 249 Winsor Irving, b. July 16, 1860. 250 Mabel, b. Nov. 6, 1862. Postmaster at Neponset Village, Dorchester, Mass. ; also druggist and apothecary. 251 Consider (son of Asahel 214) married Ann Jane, dau. of Pelatiah Stevens, of Stoughton, March 7, 1861. Children : — 252 Ernest Vernon, b. Jan. 22, 1865 ; died Jan. 4, 1866. Woollen yarn manufacturer. THE STODDARD FAMILY. 1 Benjamin G. (son of Obadiah) came from Hingham, Mass., in 1813; married Salome, dau. of John Smith, Oct. 8, 1829. Children : — FAMILY REGISTER. C59 2 John Smith [28], married Lucinda Magluc, Nov. 18, 1852. 3 Mary Anna, b. Sept. 7, 1835 ; m. Rufus C. Freeman, Sept. 7, IS.'jG. 4 Elizabeth Waterman, b. May 1, 1839 ; married Frederic W. Hathaway. 6 Benjamin Francis, h. July 27, 1843. 6 Emma Salome, b. Oct. 11, 1845. The wile died Oct. 17, 1845. He then married Mcliitablc, dnnrfhtcr of Captain Nathan Sands, of Alfred, Me., July 24, 1851. Children : — 7 Harriet Lawrence, h. Nov. 3, 1852. 8 Charles Albert, h. Oct. 29, 1854. Brush manufacturer. The father died Sept. 24, 1855. 9 Nathaniel Wallace (son of Obadiah) married Eveline, daughter of Captain Cephas Wadsworth, ol Kingston, June 5, 1832." Chil- dren : — 10 William Wadsworth, b. June 17, 1832 ; married Mary D. Brightraan, of Fall River, Oct. 24, 1852. 11 Eveline Amanda, b. July 10, 1834; married Thomas A. Chandler, of Duxbury. 12 Augusta Winslow, b. Nov. 12, 1837 ; married Charles D. Hunt, of Abington. 13 Lucy A7in, b. Dec. 6, 1839 ; m. George E. Sturtevant, Oct. 28, 1864. 14 Henry Wallace, b. Oct. 23, 1841. 15 Sarah Frances, b. Aug. 23, 1844 ; married Charles H. Taber. IG Walter Eur/cne, b. Jan. 2, 1848. 17 Charles Winslow, b. July 2(3, 1850. 18 Anna Louisa, b. July 11, 1853 ; died Sept. 11, 1853. Patent-leather manufacturer. 19 Captain Robert Anderson (son of Obadiah) married Emily Aniff~r^ daughter of Samuel Foster, of Haverhill, Mass., May 23, 1830. Children : — 20 Robert Henry, b. Feb. 10, 1831 ; died Dec. 28, 1833. 21 Emily Ann, b. Jan. 8, 1835 ; m. Charles B. Lincoln, Nov. 25, 1858. .22 Maria Foster, Sept. 17, 1837 ; m. Josiah E. Packard, Nov. 24, 18(31. 23 Susan Addie, b. June 25, 1845; married William Augustus Paine, Dec. 31, 18(33. Shoe manufacturer on Main Street. 24 Charles P. (son of Obadiah) married Hannah White, daughter of Cap- tain Cephas Wadsvrorth, of Kingston, Mass. Children : — 25 Robert Henry, b. Nov. 1841 ; died March 1, 1842. 26 Helen Augusta, b. Nov. 12, 1845 ; married Albert H. Bumpus, Aug. 6, 18(35. 27 Alice May, b. April, 1848. 28 Captain John Smith (son of Benjamin G. 1) married Lucinda, dau. of John Maglue, of Salem, Nov. 18, 1852. Children : — 29 Susan Frances, b. Nov. 9, 1853 ; died Oct. 25, 1855. The father died May 10, 1864, of wounds received at the battle of the Wilderness. 1 STURTEVANT. —Silas (son of Cornelius) came from Pljmpton married Sampson. Children : — 660 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 2 Ephraim, b. Oct. 18, 1763 [6] ; married Abigail Howard. 3 Silas, died single. 4 Molly, died single. 5 Elizabeth, married Lewis Johnson, Nov. 28, 1799. The father died in 1814, aged 84 years. 6 Ephraim (son of Silas 1) married Abigail, daughter of Robert Howard, 1791. Children : — 7 Lucy, b. Jan. 28, 1793 ; married Oliver Howard, Dec. 4, 1808. The father died Aug. 28, 1834, aged 70. The wife died March 10, 1842, aged 74. 8 Earl (son of Winslow) came from Halifax to North Bridgewater in 1854 ; married Sophia Washburn, daughter of George Barrows, of Carver. Children : — 9 Sophronia, b. June 7, 1833 ; married Lucius Inglee, Sept. 18, 1861. 10 George Earle, b. Jan. 14, 1835 ; married Lucy Stoddard. 11 Charles Faxon, b. June 11, 1838. 12 Sophia Elizabeth, b. Oct. 4, 1843. 13 Arad Bailey, b. Feb. 13, 1847. 14 Mary Susan, b. Feb. 11, 1849. 15 Fr.ustklin Munroe (eon of Lorenzo) came from Middleboro' to North Bridgewater, Sept. 26, 1854 ; married Nancy, dau. of Ansel Snell, Nov. 12, 1857. Children : — 16 Cora Ella, b. Feb. 25, 1858. 17 Delia Frances, b. Oct. 29, 1859. 18 Willie Forrest, b. July 10, 1861 ; died Aug. 15, 1861. 19 Fred. Lorenzo, b. Aug. 5, 1864. 1 STEVENS. — William came from Marshfield to North Bridgewater ; married Hannah A., daughter of Seth Copeland, June 15, 1851. Children : — 2 Ida Morton, b. Sept. 4, 1852 ; died March 30, 1855. 3 Idella May, b. Aug. 10, 1855. Carpenter ; residence. Main Street, Campello. 1 STUDLEY. — David F. Studley was the son of David Studley, of Hanover, Mass ; bom Oct. 6, 1812 ; came to North Bridgewater Sept. 1834 ; married Martha Jane, daughter of Asa Howard. Chil- dren : — 2 Martha Jane, b. May 9, 1841 ; m. Rufus E. Brett, June 15, 1864. Jeweller on Main Street. 3 Luther (son of David), born Dec. 28, 1820; came from Hanover, Mass. ; married Sarah, daughter of John Hoit, of Caanan, N. H., Aug. 27, 1858. Children : — 4 Martha Hoit, b. July 21, 1861. 5 Lucy Maud, b. June 12, 1862. Jeweller on Main Street. 6 Henry C. (son of David), born June 31, 1829 ; came from Hanover, Mass. ; married Adelaide Amanda, daughter of William Faxon. Children : — FAMILY REGISTER. CGI 7 Harry, b. 1861. 8 Mabel, b. 1863 ; died March 8, 1865' Jeweller on Main Street. 1 SEVERANCE. — Alonzo Clark (son of Stephen) came from Oflsipec, N. H., in 1855 ; married Lizzie Prior, daughter of Daniel 0. Wade, Oct. 5, 1856. Children : — 2 Frank Nelson, b. July 18, 1857 ; died Feb. 6, 1858. 3 Willie Herbert, b. Aug. 11, 1858. Provision dealer on Main Street. 4 Lorenzo Fiske (son of Stephen) came from Oasinee, N. H., in 1857 ; married Mary Miranda, daughter of Edwin Perry, of lloUiston, Mass., Jan. 16, 1853. Children : — 5 He7iri/ Chester, b. April 22, 1854. 6 Annie King, b. June 11, 1861. Provision dealer on Main Street. 1 SANFORD. — Samuel Hopkins (son of Samuel), bom July 15, 1807 ; married Susan Perry, daughter of Joseph Porter, of Salem, Feb. 4, 1828. Children : — 2 John Dyer, b. Oct. 12, 1828 ; married Clarissa Safford. 3 Samuel Hopkins, b. Feb. 28, 1830 ; married Caroline C. Pine, April 3, 1854. 4 Maria Antoinette, b. Sept. 28, 1831 ; m. Solomon Reed, of Abington. 5 Esther Briggs, b. June 1, 1834. 6 Joseph Henry, b. Jan. 28, 1836 ; m. Ellen Jane Bell, July 16, 1862. 7 Aaron White, b. March 28, 1838. 8 Francis Alden, b. March 28, 1840 ; died Aug. 30, 1862, at battle of Bull Run, Va. 9 David, b. Oct. 5, 1842 ; was a member of 18th Mass. Regiment. 10 Celia Elizabeth, b. Nov. 19, 1844. 11 Daniel Dyer, b. March 17, 1847. The father was a cabinet-maker ; died July 10, 1864. 12 John Dyer (son of Samuel Hopkins 1) married Clarissa, daughter of George W. Safford, of North Bridgewater. Children : — 13 WaZier £w(/ewe, b. May 10, 1859. 14 Lilian Emma, b. Sept. 1860. 15 Robert Cowdm, b. Feb. 1863. Mr. Sanford was a member of Co. K, 40th Regiment ; died at Ander- Bonville Prison, Georgia. He was a cabinet-maker. The widow married Charles A. Gilmore, of West Bridgewater, Dec. 14, 1865. 16 Samuel Hopkins (son of Samuel Hopkins 1) married Caroline Christy, daughter of John Pine, of Calais, Me. , April 3, 18o4. Children : — 17 Charles Sedgefield Wesley, b. March 16, 1856. _ Mr. Sanford was a member of Co. K, 38th Mass. Regiment. Cabinet-maker. 1 SAWYER. — George (son of Leonard) came from Orfird N. 11., in 1855 ; married Ann, daughter of John Edmundson, of Boston, May 28, 1851. Children : — 662 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 2 Walter Leonard, h. July 11, 1852. 3 Charles Rugrjles, b. April 6, 1854. 4 George, b. JMov. 16, 1857. . 5 Edwin Edmondson, b. Jan. 8, 1861. 6 Edward Hill, b. Jan. 8. 1861. 7 Arthur B., b. Sept. 29, 1864 ; died Sept. 9, 1865. Engineer on Old Colony and Newport Eailroad. Residence on Court Street. 8 Clark (eon of Manley) came from CharleBtown ; married Louisa Jo- sephine, daughter of Winthrop Clarage, of Portsmouth, N. H., Jan. 1,1848. Children: — 9 Lilian Cornelia, b. Deo. 8, 1848. 10 Lizzie Louise, b. Jan. 29, 1852. 11 Annie May, b. July 6, 1864. Wood-carver ; residence on Elm Street. 12 George (son of Jonathan) was born in Boston, July 26, 1822 : married Susan, daughter of Isaac Eames, Nov. 16, 1843. Children : — 13 Susan Frances, b. May 18, 1845 ; died Sept, 8, 1846. 14 Helen Louisa, b. Jan. 2, 1847. 15 Martha Burrill, b. Nov. 24, 1848. 16 George Carroll, b. March 27, 1851. 17 Hattie Maria, b. June 20, 1853. 18 Mary Abbie, b. June 22, 1855. The wife died Dec. 19, 1863. Shoe manufacturer, Main Street, Campello. 1 STRANGER. — Edmund Burke (son of Edward) came from Kingston ; married Elvira, daughter of Martin Dunbar, of North Bridgewater, May 8, 1842. Children: — 2 Eveline, b. Sept. 20, 1844. 3 Heman Francis, b. April 19, 1847; Co. F, 35th Mass. Regiment; wounded at Antietam. 4 Charles Elmer, b. May 22, 1855. House-carpenter ; residence on ^lain Street ; is one of the engineers of the Eire Department. 1 SOULE. — Oakes Sampson (son of Aaron) came from Plympton ; married Rachel Jones, daughter of Oliver Snell, Sept. 1, 1833. Children : — 2 Harriet Rainsford, b. Sept. 26, 1835 ; married Lewis Porter, of Ran- dolph. Lumber dealer, corner Montello and Court Streets ; residence on Main Street ; tovm treasurer in 1865 and 1866. 1 SHEDD. — "William Menzie (son of Daniel) came from Brewer, Me. ; married Eveline, daughter of Abraham Snell, of Provincetown, Mass., July 31, 1834. Children : — 2 Ebenezer Atkins, b. Dec. 14, 1836 ; m. Siloa Squares, Sept. 18, 1859. 3 Emily Jane, b. Dec. 27, 1838 ; married Harrison G. Ghen. 4 Mary Eveline, b. Dec. 27, 1838 ; died Oct. 22, 1840. Milliner ; residence on Centre Street. ^/.. ^;?2=:0l. 84 666 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER, Nathaniel, who had a son Richard, the father of Seth, that settled in the North Parish of Bridgewater in 1744. He married Hannah Pray. Children : — 2 Ems, b. Sept. 27, 1744 [8] ; married Rebecca Curtis, July 4, 1765. 3 Hannah, b. May 16, 1748 ; married Daniel Cary, 1773. 4 Susanna, b. Dec. 15, 1749. 5 Michael, b. June 24, 1753 ; died young. 6 Molly, b. Feb. 18, 1756 ; married Silas Hayward, 1779. 7 Seth, b. Feb. 12, 1760 [11] ; married Molly Thayer, 1788. The father died in 1798, aged 77. 8 Enos (son of Seth 1) m. Rebecca Curtis, July. 4, 1765. Children : — 9 Susanna, b. 1767. 10 Rebecca, b. 1770. The wife died . He then married Widow Hannah Reynolds, dau. of William Packard, May 30, 1782. The father died July 22, 1822, aged 78. The widow died May 23, 1831, aged 88. 11 Seth (son of Richard 1) married Molly Thayer. Children : — 12 Enos, b. March 30, 1788 [21] ; married Mary Damon, 1821. 13 Hannah, b. July 11, 1789 ; married Thomas Dunbar, 1810. 14 Micah, b. March 28, 1791 [26] ; married Triphena Frost, July 3, 1817. 15 Seth, b. Aug. 8, 1793 [34] ; married Bathsheba Frost. 16 Eliphalet, b. Oct. 15, 1795 [39] ; married Lydia Stone, Oct. 10, 1819. 17 Zachariah, b. April 27, 1797 ; m. Lydia Reed, and removed to Maine. 18 Zeba, b. Feb. 15, 1799 ; married Prudence Stone, of Easton, 1820. 19 Samuel, b. Dec. 1, 1800 [46] ; married Olive Dickerman. 20 Charles, b. Oct. 19, 1802 [51] ; married Myra Bryant. The father died May 18, 1806, aged 46. The wile died Sept. 29, 1828, aged 67. 21 Enos (son of Seth 11) married Mary Damon, of Hanson, Mass., April 16, 1821. Children : — 22 Enos Washington, b. June 27, 1821 [61] ; m. Elizabeth L. Fisher. 23 Mary Jane, b. Oct. 10, 1822 ; m. George W. Bearce, of Pembroke. 24 Jerome, b. Feb. 13, 1826 [67] ; married Matilda H. Prescott. 25 Deborah Soper, b. March 4, 1831 ; single. The father was a farmer ; died May 17, 1865, aged 77. 26 MiCAH (son of Seth 11) married Tryphena Frost, of Springfield, Mass., July 3, 1817. Children : — 27 Mary Jane, b. Feb. 13, 1818; m. Edward W. Nichols, of Springfield. 28 Margaret, b. May 6, 1820 ; died May 21, 1821. 29 Lois Ann, b. Aug. 20, 1821 ; married Elieha Bliss. 30 Miliette, b. Aug. 26, 1824 ; married Philo H. Cook. 31 Aurelia Maria, b. Feb. 1, 1827 ; married Jacob Miller. 32 Martha L., b. June 11, 1829 ; married William H. Foster. 33 Jerusha, b. March 3, 1831 ; died March 11, 1831. The father was a blacksmith , and worked for several years in the United States Armory at Springfield. 34 Seth (son of Seth 11) married Bathsheba Frost, of Springfield, Mass. Children : — 35 Nancy Frances, b. Dec. 16, 1820 ; married William H. Barber, of Springfield. FAMILY REGISTER. 667 36 Charles Seth, b. Aug. 31, 1822 ; died Nov. 8, 1843. 37 Laura Philena, b. Jan. 4, 1824; married, let, Benjamin II. Fuller; 2d, James Pierce. 38 Benjamin Elbridge, b. Feb. 7, 1829 ; died May 4, 1853. The father was a blacksmith, and is employed in the United States, Armory, Springfield, Mass. 39 Eliphalet (son of Seth 11) married Lydia, daughter of Solomon Stone of North Easton, Mass., Oct. 10, 1819. Children : — 40 Charlotte, b. March 10, 1821 ; married Isaac Brett, June 27, 1844. 41 Eliphalet Loring, b. July 2, 1824 [70] ; married Naucy F. Guild. 42 John Davis, b. Oct. 24, 1833 ; married Bethia Ilayward, Aug. 9, 1864. 43 Lydiaette, b. Sept. 15, 1837 ; married Charles W. Tilton, of Mc, Jan. 20, 1858. 44 Rufus Harrison, b. June 29, 1840 ; died Dec. 31, 1844. 45 Julia Frances, b. Oct. 11, 1843 ; m. Melvin F. James, June 3, 18G3. The wife died July 6, 1862. The husband died Aug. 27, 18G2. 46 Samuel (son of Seth 11) married Olive, daughter of Samuel D icker- man. Children : — 47 Ellis P., b. March 1, 1824. 48 Hiram, b. March 22, 1826. 49 Abby Louisa, b. Dec. 12, 1827 ; m. Samuel T. Packard, Nov. 29, 1848. 50 Olive Jane, b. March 3, 1832 ; died in infancy. 51 Charles (son of Seth 11) married Myra, daughter of Nathan Bryant, Sept. 11, 1823. Children: — 52 Lewis Morton, b. May 2, 1824 ; married, let, Mary A. Packard ; 2d, Ellen F. Macomber. 53 Francis Austin, b. Dec. 21, 1825 [75] ; m., Ist, Elizabeth A. Packard ; 2d, Emeline Chesman. 54 Adeline Augusta, b. March 3, 1828 ; died Jan. 29, 1833. 55 Elizabeth Sage, b. Feb. 25, 1830 ; died young. 56 Sarah Maria, b. Oct. 13, 1832 ; died Jan. 26, 1833. 57 Horatio Bradford, b. July 3, 1834 [79] ; m. Maria W. Southworth. 58 Frederic Gray, b. Oct. 26, 1836 ; m. Sarah H. Lawton, of Raynham. 59 Juliette Victoria, b. Feb. 20, 1839 ; married Nathaniel R. Packard, of Easton. 60 Ann Eldora, b. Dec. 16, 1842 ; married William H. Southworth. The father died at South Easton, Feb. 28, 1855, aged 53. 61 Captain Exos Washington (son of Enos 21) married Elizabeth Lavina, daughter of Timothy Fisher, of Attleboro', Mass., Nov. 30, 1845. Children : — 62 Charles Adelbert, b. Sept. 10, 1846 ; died Nov. 22, 1848. 63 Elizabeth Alice, b. Feb. 4, 1849. 64 Mary Alma, b. Sept. 25, 1851. 65 Enos Herman, b. Dec. 19, 1853 ; died March 14, 1857. 66 Laura Jane, b. March 30, 1860. Captain Thayer was a jeweller, at Attleboro', Mass. He was captain in Sheridan's army, and fell inaction, Sept. 19, 1864, while chargmg upon the enemy, and died in United States Iloepital, at Winchester, Va. 67 Jerome (son of Enos 21) married Matilda Harrington, daughter of John B. Prescott, of Groton, Mass., Jan. 17, 1856. Children : — 668 fflSTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATEE. 68 Isabel, b. June 8, 1856. 69 James Prescott, b. July 12, 1858. Eeeidence in Boston. 70 Eliphalet Loring (son of Eliphalet 39) married Nancy Fisher, dau. of Horace Guild, of Canton, Mass., July 24, 1849. Children : — 71 Ella Maria, b. May 30, 1850. 72 Horace Loring, b. March 30, 1854. 73 Alice Nancy, b. Dec. 18, 1855 ; died Feb. 2, 1859. 74 Emma Louisa, b. Dec. 3, 1860. Boot and shoe manufacturer ; residence on Pleasant Street. 75 Francis Austin (son of Charles 51) married Elizabeth Amanda, dau. of David Packard, Sept. 1, 1850. Children : — 76 Flora Maria, b. March 24, 1853 ; died March 25, 1853. 77 Charles Warren, b. Aug. 23, 1858. 78 Francis Peter, b. March 14, 1853 (adopted). The wife died Aug. 19, 1860. He then married Emeline Frances, dau, of Noah Chesman, April 11, 1861. Shoe manufacturer ; firm of F. A. & H. B. Thayer, Centre Street. 79 Horatio Bradford (son of Charles 51) married Maria Washburn, dau. of William Southworth, of Middleboro', Mass., Nor. 29, 1854. Children : — 80 Gusie Jane Howard, b. June 4, 1857 (adopted) . Shoe manufacturer. THE THOMPSON FAMILY. 1 Archibald Thompson, wife, and son Robert, came to America in 1724 ; resided a short time in Abington, afterward at Bridgewater. Mr. Thompson made the first spinning-wheel in New England. He was one of the early settlers of the North Parish. Children : — 2 Robert [10], married Margaret Smith, of Milton, 1754. 3 Thomas [15], married Elizabeth Strowbridge, 1754. 4 Archibald, married Martha Robinson, 1761 ; removed to Nova Scotia. 5 James [24], removed to Charleston, S. C. 6 John, died young. 7 Betsy, married Strowbridge, of Middleboro'. 8 Anna, married Robert Fulton, July 23, 1767. 9 Jane, married Andrew Gamel, 1756. The father died in 1776, aged 85. 10 Robert (son of Archibald 1) married Margaret Smith, of Milton, Mass., 1754. Children: — 11 Rachel, b. Dec. 29, 1755. 13 Jennet, b. Aug. 26, 1759. 12 Elizabeth, b. Oct. 16, 1757. 14 Margaret, b. March 17, 1761. This family removed to Londonderry, N. H. 15 Thomas (son of Archibald 1) married Elizabeth Strowbridge, 1754. Children : — 16 John, b. Oct. 23, 1755 ; married Jennet Allen ; removed to Me., 1778. 17 Mary, b. June 10, 1758; married Gary Hayward, 1779. 18 Anna, b. Aug. 10, 1760 ; married Buxton. 19 Elizabeth, b. April 23, 1763 ; married John Pettingill, 1784. FAMILY REGISTER. GG9 20 William, b. 1765 ; removed to Maine. 21 Thomas, b. July 4, 1707 [25] ; married Martha Kingman, 1792. 22 Margaret, b. Sept. 19, 17b9 ; no record. 23 James, married Olive Chesman, 1718 ; removed to Maine. The father died May 28, 1810, aged 81. The wife died Oct. 18, 1811, aged 79 years. 24 James (son of Archibald 1) graduated at Princeton College, N. J. ; preached for a short time ; afterward was a preceptor in an academy at Charleston, S. C. 25 Captain Thomas (son of Thomas 15) married Martha, daughter of Matthew Kingman, Aug. 5, 1792. Children : — 26 John, b. June 25, 1793; died March 11, 1795. 27 Charlotte, b. April 16, 1796 ; married Charles Packard, Oct. 29, 1818. 28 Sophronia, b. Oct. 30, 1802 ; married Perez Marshall, April 21, 1825. 29 Jane S., b. May 17, 1807; married Zeba Howard, of Eastjn, Nov. 29, 1825. 30 Martha Kingman, b. June 17, 1810 ; married Franklin Ames, May 20, 1832. 31 John, b. March 16, 1795 [32] ; married Sarah Jones, Nov. 18, 1819. The father died Nov. 10, 1835, aged 69. The wife died Dec. 28, 1840, aged 75 years. 32 John (son of Captain Thomas 25) married Sarah, daughter of Captain Asa Jones, Nov. 18, 1819. Children : — 33 William Augustus, b. Dec. 14, 1824 [34] ; m. Almira J. Hayward. The wife died Feb. 20, 1853, aged 53. Farmer ; residence on Summer Street. 34 William Augustus (son of John 32) married Almira Jenkins, dau. of Bela Hayward, Jan. 30, 1845. Children : — 35 Alma, b. Sept. 27, 1851 ; died Sept. 6, 1852. 36 Abby, b. Sept. 27, 1851; died June 28, 1852. 37 George Hayward, b. Sept. 27, 1848. 38 John Franklin, b. Sept. 9, 1857. 39 Sarah Russell, b. Nov. 9, 1861. Farmer ; residence on Summer Street. 1 THOMPSON. — Calvin Thompson (son of Solomon Thompson) came from Middleboro' to North Bridgewater about 1844 ; married Mar- garet, daughter of Robert Richardson, of Boston, April 22, 1821. Children : — 2 Calvin Murdoch, b. May 5, 1823 ; m. Mary B. Sharp, of Dorchester. 3 Edward, b. Oct. 15, 1825 ; single. r -n j i u ' 4 Henry, b. Dec. 4, 1827 [8] ; married Ann W. Thayer, of Randolph. 5 Marqaret Smith, b. June 14, 1830. 6 George Richardson, b. March 14, 1833 ; married Mary Alice Joho- 7 Robert Richardson, b. Jan. 10, 1838 ; died Nov. 6, 1849. The father was a carpenter ; died June 8, 1853. 8 Henry (son of Calvin 1) married Ann Withington, daughter of Asa Thayer, of Randolph, Jan. 23, 1856. Children : — 670 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 9 Edward Murdoch, b. Dec. 31, 1856. 10 Anna JSewell, b. April 12, 1862. 11 Susan Emina, b. April 14, 1864. Carpenter ; residence on Pleasant Street. 1 TILDEN. — John Tilden was son of John, of Canton ; born Nov. 6, 1758 ; removed from Canton to the North Parish ; married Polly, daughter of Jonathan Hayward, 1796. Children : — 2 Polhj, b. Aug. 16, 1796 ; died Feb. 12, 1797. 3 John, b. April 24, 1798 [10] ; m., Ist, Mary Reynolds; 2d, Orynthia H. Alger ; 3d, Mary A. W. D. Holmes. 4 Jason, b. June 2, 1800 ; died July 31, 1800. 6 Polly, b. Oct. 14, 1801 ; married Caleb Howard. 6 Susanna, b. Aug. 3, 1805 ; married Welcome Howard, April 21, 1825. 7 Abigail, b. Oct. 8, 1807 ; married Martin L. Reynolds, Nov. 30, 1826. 8 Lavina, b. April 9, 1810 ; married Thomas J. Howard, Jan. 2, 1831. 9 Howard, b. June 6, 1812 [25] ; m. Rebecca Reynolds, Dec. 21, 1834. The father was a cabinet-maker ; died Aug. 29, 1839. The wife died Aug. 7, 1833. 10 John (son of John 1) married Mary, daughter of Jonaa Reynolds, Dec. 10, 1823. Children : — 11 Mary Ann, b. Nov. 26, 1824 ; married John Baker, of Marshfield, Jan. 8, 1854. 12 Julia Frances, h. Sept. 22, 1826 ; married Zenas P. Brett. 13 Cornelia Caroline, b. Aug. 26, 1828 ; married Thomas C. Sherman. 14 Rebecca, b. Dec. 9, 1834 ; married William D. Coolidge, of Brookline, Maes. 15 John Lovejoy, b. Nov. 25, 1832 ; married Emma Chamberlain, of Sand- wich, Mass. The wife died Feb. 8, 1839. He then married Orynthia, daughter of Alfred Howard, and widow of Leonard Alger, Nov. 27, 1839. Chil- dren : — 16 Alfred Howard, b. March 30, 1842 ; member of 7th Mass. Regiment ; three years' service. 17 Phebe A. O. D., h. March 10, 1844. The wife died April 29, 1844, aged 43. He then married Mary Ann Williams, daughter of Daniel Dean, of Raynham, Mass., and widow of John M. Holmes, of Taunton, Mass., June 20, 1846. Chil- dren : — 18 Daniel Dean, b. Jan. 24, 1847. 19 William Ellis, b. Oct. 13, 1848. 20 Ellery Bradford, b. Oct. 10, 1850. 21 Edward Otis, b. Nov. 5, 1852. 22 Lyman Chester, b. Nov. 24, 1854. 23 Sarah Alice, b. Aug. 10, 1857. 24 Abbie Reynolds, b. Nov. 28, 1860 ; died Feb. 13, 1862. Trader on Main Street. 25 Howard (son of John 1) married Rebecca, daughter of Jonas Reynolds, Dec. 21, 1834. Children: — 26 Annie Maria, b. Nov. 5, 1835 ; m. William H. Warne, April 30, 1857. 27 Rebecca Jane, b. April 1, 1838 ; married Alonzo Tilden, May 26, 1861. 2« Howard Prescott, b. Nov. 5, 1842. FAMILY REGISTER. 671 29 George, b. Jan. 8, 1846 ; died Jan. 29, 1846. 30 Charles Clifford, b. May 3, 1848. 31 Mary Leslie, b. Sept. 18, 1850 ; died Nov. 1863. Trader, on Cornhill, Boston ; residence at Charlestown, Masa. 1 TRIBOD". — Thomas Tribou, a Frenchman, settled in Bridgowater as early as 1745 ; married Margery Pratt, 1746. Children : — 2 Relief, b. Aug. 16, 1747 ; died Dec. 20, 1747. 3 Isaac, b. Sept. 16, 1748. 4 William, b. April 1, 1752 [9] ; married Amy Belcher, 1784. 5 Rhoda, b. Dec. 26, 1754 ; married Daniel French, 1792. 6 Anna, b. Dec. 20, 1757 ; married Jacob Hill, 1780. 7 Amasa, h. April 14, 1760 ; married Molly Pratt, 1780. 8 Melzar, b. Sept. 29, 1766 ; removed to Middleboro'. The father died Dec. 29, 1811. 9 William (son of Thomas 1) married Amy Belcher, 1784. Children : — 10 Peter, b. 1786 ; married Martha Hall, of Plympton. 11 John, b. 1788 ; married Mary Tilden, of Hanover. 12 Daniel, h. 1790 ; married Cordelia Ashley, of Freetown. 13 William, b. Feb. 4, 1793 [18] ; m., 1st, Polly Ford, 1816; 2d, Vesta Dunbar, 1822. 14 Francis, b. 1795 ; married Sally Thayer, of Randolph. 15 Charles, b. 1797 ; single. 16 Walter Spooner, b. 1799 ; married Huldah Holmes. 17 Sally S., b. 1802 ; married Joseph Packard, of North Bridgewater. This family resided on the farm opposite the Asa Keith place, Cam- peUo. 18 William (son of William 9) married Polly, daughter of Asa Ford, July 14, 1816. Children : — 19 Samuel Ford, b. May 14, 1816 ; married, 1st, Abigail Britton ; 2d, Lucretia Rounds. 20 Asa, b. Feb. 15, 1823 [24] ; married Dolly P. Adams, Dec. 31, 1851. 21 Sarah, b. Feb. 15, 1823; died single, Oct. 31, 1849. 22 Charles Edward,h. May 15, 1825 [29] ; m. Elizabeth Elms, of Scituate, The wife died Dec. 31, 1831. He then married Vesta, dau. of Ebenezer Dunbar, Aug. 1832. Children : — 23 Emma Frances, b. April 15, 1838 ; married Richard M. FuUerton, Dec. 7, 1856. ^ ^ ^, , The father was a farmer, and resided, until his death, upon the home- stead of his late father at Campello. He died Feb. 5, 18o5. 24 Asa (son of William 18) married Dolly P., daughter of Moses Adams, of New London, N. H., Dec. 31, 1851. Children : — 25 Georgianna Maria, b. Feb. 15, 1856 ; died Jan. 1, 1860. 26 Mary Lizzie, b. Oct. 25, 1857 ; died Jan. 10, l»t)0. 27 George Packard, b. Sept. 31, 1861 ; died Nov. 17, 1861. 28 John Adams, b. Sept. 31, 1861. Shoemaker and farmer, Main Street, Campello. 29 Charles Edward (son of William 18) married Elizabeth daughter of Cushing 0. Elms, of Scituate, Mass., Feb. 24, 1847. Children : - 672 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 30 Walter Edward, b. Nov. 1852. 31 Charles Otis, b. March 19, 1854. Shoemaker. 32 SAMTJEii (son of Alpheus) was born Feb. 27, 1805 ; married Susan, Maria, daughter of David Ford, Jan. 1, 1828. Children : — 33 David Ford, b. Dec. 29, 1828 [37] ; married, Ist, Ann King, of Mans- field ; 2d, Mary Reynolds, of Dartmouth. 34 Samuel Curtis, b. Nov. 22, 1833 [41] ; m. Sarah B. King, of Mansfield. 35 Lyman Ellis, b. May 5, 1836 [44] ; married, Ist, Ellen F. Alden ; 2d, Abby B. King. 36 Noah Dennis, b. Feb. 4, 1845 ; unmarried. 37 David Ford (son of Samuel 32) married Ann, daughter of Benjamin King, of Mansfield, Dec. 25, 1850. Children : — 38 Sarah Augusta, b. Feb. 23, 1852. 39 Frank Baylies, b. May 4, 1854. 40 Ellen Alden, b. Aug. 7, 1858. The wife died May 26, 1860. He then married Mary Reynolds, of Dartmouth, Mass. Shoe-cutter. 41 Samuel Curtis (eon of Samuel 32) married Sarah Brayton, daughter of Benjamin King, Dec. 1, 1853. Children : — 42 Charles Mayfield, b. Oct. 27, 1857 ; died Nov. 18, 1861. 43 Freddie King, b. Aug. 1862. Shoe-cutter. 44 Lyman Ellis (son of Samuel 32) married Ellen F., daughter of Calvin Alden, of Randolph. The wife died July 10, 1859. He then mar- ried Abby Bowers, daughter of Samuel B. King, Aug. 21, 1859. Children : — 45 Carrie Sprague, b. July 6, 1860. Carriage manufacturer. Grove Street, near Spragueville. 1 TORREY. — Turner Torrey was the son of Deacon David Torrey , of Abington, Mass., son of David, of Weymouth ; married Sally, dau. of Issachar Snell, Esq., 1803. Children : — 2 Almeda, b. Oct. 30, 1804 ; married Augustus Jones, Nov. 27, 1828. 3 Sally Hayward, b. June 20, 1817 ; married Rev. Henry Eddv, Aug. 22, 1843. The father was a farmer ; died June 30, 1858, aged 83. The widow died March 15, 1860, aged 81. 1 TORRY — Jeremiah Jackson is the eon of Noah Torry, of Lever- ett, Mass. ; came to town in 1850 ; married Susan, daughter of Captain Jabez Kingman, Sept. 15, 1851. Children : — 2 Mary, b. June 19, 1854. 3 Charles Edwin, b. May 18, 1856 ; died Nov. 24, 1860. 4 Alma Brett, b. June 10, 1858 ; died Aug. 15, 1858. 5 Addie Kingman, b. Sept. 9, 1864. Shoemaker ; residence on Centre Street. FAMILY REGISTER. 673 1 TIRRILL. — Lemuel Tirrill was tho son of Jacob, anf (brother of Thomas 1) married Mehitable, dau. of Barnabas Howard, Esq., Jan. 8, 1789. Children : — 15 Mehitable, b. 1791. 16 Anna Howard, b. 1791 ; married William French, Jr., 1810. The wife died . He then married Susanna Capen, of Stoughton, 1791. Children: — 17 Susanna, married Eliab Whitman, Esq., May 18, 1817. 18 Sally. 19 John [20], married Olive Howard, June 13, 1820. 20 John (son of John 14) married Olive, daughter of Colonel Caleb How- ard, June 13, 1820. Children : — 21 Welcome Hoivard, b. Jan. 20, 1821 [30] ; married Lois Kingman. 22 Abby Howard, h. June 30, 1824 ; married William P. Howard. The wife died June 25, 1830. He then married Elizabeth Ann, dau. of Isaac Brackett, of Quincy, Nov. 27, 1831. Children : — 23 John, b. Sept. 16, 1832 [32] ; married Susan H. Rogers, of Boston, June 4, 1855. 24 Olive Elizabeth, b. April 4, 1834 ; m. Martin Wales, Jr., of Stoughton, Jan. 2, 1853. He died Dec. 17, 1864. 25 Susan Jane, b. Feb. 24, 1837 ; died July 6, 1841. 26 Edward Capen, b. Jan. 11, 1840. 27 Georc/e Ellis, b. July 30, 1842 ; died Feb. 18, 1843. 28 Frank Ellis, b. Feb. 6, 1847. 29 Georc/e Willard, b. Sept. 28, 1849. The father died in Boston Feb. 28, 1865. FAMILY EEGISTER. G77 30 Welcome Howard (son of John 20) married Lois, daughter of John W. Kingman, Oct. 16, 1845. Children : — 31 Abbie Penn, b. Aug. 28, 1848 ; died Feb. 8, 1866. Residence on Elm Street. Mr. Wales has served the town, as town clerk and collector, several years. 32 John (son of John 20) married Susan H. Rogers, of Boston, June 4, 1855. Children: — 33 Susie Elizabeth, b. March 9, 1856, 34 George Rogers, b. June 15, 1862. Dry-goods clerk, in Boston. 35 NATHANIEL (son of Joshua), born Sept. 11, 1788; came to the North Parish from Stoughton, in 1817 ; married Phebe, daughter of Captain William French, of Stoughton, Jan. 1, 1815. Children : — 36 Harriet Jane, b. Aug. 17, 1816 ; m. Chauncy Conant, Sept. 30, 1839. 37 Nathaniel, b. Nov. 25, 1819 [39J ; m. Jane M. Shaw, June 4, 1848. 38 Martha, b. Dec. 12, 1822; died Feb. 4, 1823. The father died Feb. 8, 1826. The wife died Dec. 25, 1855. Mr.' Wales kept a grocery store in the north part of the Centre Village, in the house known as the " Packard house," opposite the school- houses. He was the first person that made shoe lasts in the town, which he did by hand. 39 Nathaniel (son of Nathaniel 35) married Jane Montgomery, daughter of Newton Shaw, June 4, 1848. Children : — 40 Nathaniel Shaw, b. April 28, 1849. The wife died May 3, 1849. He then married Susan Kingsbury, dau. of Timothy Reed, Esq., of Barnstable, Mass., Aug. 18, 1851. Chil- dren : — 41 Susan Reed, b. Aug. 3, 1853. 42 Timothy Reed, b. June 2, 1856. Mr. Wales is a merchant in Stoughton. He was appointed postmaster of that town in May, 1861 ; was chairman of the Board of Commis- sioners on Enrollment in the Second Massachusetts District in 1863. THE WARREN FAMILY. 1 Joshua Warren is the first person of the name in the town. He mar- ried Jane, daughter of William Orcutt, Jr., 1725. Children : — 2 Ebenezer, b. 1726 [8] ; married Mary Nightingale, 1747. 3 Hannah, b. 1728. 4 Ezra, b. 1730 [18] ; married Mary Phillips, 1752. 5 Mary, b. 1733 ; died single. 6 Sarah, b. 1736 ; died single. 7 Joshua, b. 1738 [32] ; married Rebecca Leach, 1760. 8 Ebenezer (son of Joshua 1) married Mary Nightingale, Oct. 19, 1747. Children : — 9 Mary, b. July 6. 1748 ; married Ebenezer Edson. 1790. ^^ 10 Jane, b. April 22, 1750 ; married Seth Wentworth Nov. 7, 1< /b^^ 11 Susanna, b. Jan. 24, 1752 ; married Seth Harris, Jr., April J, In 6. 678 HISTOBY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATEB. 12 Sarah, b. Sept. 28, 1754 ; married Nathan Billings, Aug. 19, 1778. 13 Ebenezer, b. Feb. 24, 1757 [37] ; m. Eunice Warren, May 9, 1776. 14 Simeon, b. April 1, 1759 ; died March 7, 1760. 15 Jemima, b. April 23, 1761 ; married Whiting. 16 Lydia, b. Aug. 13, 1763. 17 Joshua, b. Feb. 21, 1766 ; removed to Lyme, N. H. 18 Ezra (eon of Joshua 1) married Mary Phillips, 1752. Children: — 19 Hannah, b. March 1, 1753 ; married Archipus Taylor, 1778. 20 Eunice, b. Dec. 23, 1754 ; married Ebenezer Warren, 1776. 21 Nathan, b. Sept. 23, 1756 ; died young, Nov. 12, 1760. The vrife died . He then married Mercy, daughter of Zachariah Packard. Children : — 22 Ezra, b. Aug. 31, 1758. 23 Philip, b. Sept. 21, 1760. 24 Nathan, h. Sept. 27, 1762 ; married Lucy Tirrell, June 12, 1783. 25 Benjamin, b. Sept. 4, 1764 ; died Sept. 1763. 26 Sarah, b. March 3', 1767 ; married Sylvanus Burr, of Easton, 1790. 27 Benjamin, b. Feb. 28, 1769. 28 Mercy, b. June 20, 1771 ; married James Loring, 1800. 29 Mary, b. July 15, 1773. 30 Artemas. The wife died Dec. 31, 1775. He then married Widow Tirrill. Chil- dren : — 31 Jennet. The sons removed to Maine. 32 Joshua (son of Joshua 1) married Rebecca, daughter of Timothy Leach, 1760. Children : — 33 Joshua, b. Sept. 26, 1761. 35 William. 34 John, b. May 11, 1766. 36 Ruby. 37 Ebenezer (son of Ebenezer 8) married Eunice, daughter of Ezra War- ren, May 9. 1776. Children : — 38 Lois, b. 1776 ; died single. 39 Cynthia, b. 1778 ; married Thomas Thayer, of Randolph, 1805. 40 Simeon, b. 1781 [49] ; married Rhoda Harris, April 14, 18U2. 41 Adah, b. 1783 ; died Feb. 20, 1789. 42 Ebenezer, b. 1784 [55 J ; married, 1st, Deborah Thayer, of Randolph, 1811; 2d, Deborah Jones; 3d, Relief Hubbard ; 4th, Cynthia P. Reed. 43 Eunice, b. 1788 ; married Joseph Mann, Jr., of Randolph, 1814. 44 Cyrus, b. 1790 [61] ; married Olive Bisbee, 1814. 45 Seth, b. 1782 ; died single. 46 Galen, b. 1794 [64] ; married Rhoda Burrill, Feb. 4, 1829. 47 Alva, b. July 20, 1796 ; married Jane Barnes. 48 Azubah, b. Oct. 20, 1798 ; died single. The mother died Jan. 25, 1851, aged 96. The father died Aug. 7, 1855. 49 Simeon (son of Ebenezer 37) married Rhoda, daughter of John Harris, of Abington, April 14, 1802. Children : — 50 Simeon, died young. 51 Azel Harris [70], married Eliza Edson, July 9, 1829. FAMILY REGISTER. 679 52 Rhoda, married John Leonard. 53 0/ive, married Isaac Jones, of Turner, Me. 54 Eunice, died young. The wife died July 9, 1844. 55 Ebenezer (son of Ebenezer 37) married Deborah, daughter of Deacon Zaccheus Thayer. Children : — 56 Ebenezer, married Widow Mary Jenkins. The wife died . He then married Deborah Jones, of Boston. Children : — 57 Joshua, married Rebecca Tirrell ; resides at Randolph. 58 Elizabeth A., married Thomas W. Snow, Dec. 8, 1833. 59 Nancy, married Everson, of Hanson. 60 Mary, married Benjamin Thomas, of Hanson. The wife died . He then married Relief, daughter of Enoch Hub- bard. He married, for his fourth wife, Cynthia P., daugliter of Barnabas Reed, of Abington, March 4, 1844. 61 Cyrus (son of Ebenezer 37) married Olive, daughter of John Bisbee, of East Bridgewater, Oct. 3, 1814. Children : — 62 Adah, h. June 29, 1815 ; married Luther Tower, Sept. 8, 1813. 63 Mary Bisbee, h. ^larch 12, 1818 ; married Nathaniel R. Packard, Dec. 6, 1835. The father was a shoemaker ; residence on Centre Street. He died Nov. 20, 18G5. 64 Galen (son of Ebenezer 37) married Rhoda, daughter of John Burrill, Feb. 4, 1829. Children : — 65 John Phillips, b. Dec. 14, 1831 ; m. Emily Warren, Jan. lOj 1853. 66 Rhoda Bates, b. Nov. 29, 1837. 67 Lyman, b. Sept. 5, 1840 ; died July 15, 1842. 68 Charles Henry, b. Aug. 2, 1843 ; died March 13, 1844. 69 Eunice Ellen, b. Jan. 22, 1846 : died Oct. 16, 1847. Farmer ; residence on Centre Street. 70 AzEL Harris (son of Simeon 49) married Eliza, daughter of Deacon David Edson, July 9, 1829. Children : — 71 Emily Frances, h. Dec. 22, 1833 ; m. John P. Warren, Jan. 10, 1854 ; he died Dec. 15, 1854. 72 Azel,h. Oct. 0, 1836. 73 Eliza Ann, b. Feb. 8, 1838 ; died Aug. 10, 1848. 1 WASHBURN. — Elisha Washburn, burn Jan. 10, 1819; came to town in 1836, from Kingston ; married Arabella, daughter of Abiel Kingman, Nov. 28, 1844. Children : — 2 Arabella Kingman, b. Nov. 2, 1845 ; died Sept. 2, 1846. The wife died Dec. 23, 1845. He then married Eh^abeth Alma, dau of Abiel Kingman, and sister of his first wife, Dec. 30, ib-ii . cnil- dren : — ^ Willinm died voun?. 4 Lizzie Jane, b. 1852. The wife' S Nov n, I860. He then married Widow Rebecca Shep- ardson, Nov. 27, 1862. Residence on Summer Street. 680 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 5 Francis Baker (son of Reuben) came from Troy, Vt. ; married daughter of , Aug. 1840. Children : — 6 Joseph Story, died . 7 Ella Elizabeth. 8 Emma Olivia, died March 31, 1858. 9 Frank Herbert. 11 George Reuben. 10 George Reuben, died May, 1857. 12 Emma Arvilla. Confectioner and baker, Main Street, North Bridgewater. 1 WATERMAN. —Samuel Waterman, born in Duxbury, Feb. 9, 1822; came to town Sept. 1, 1845 ; married Sophia Caroline, daughter of John C. Greely, of Salisbury, N. H., Aug. 8, 1847. ChUdren : — 2 Samuel Greeley, b. April 5, 1850. 3 Martha Thomas, b. May 4, 1861 ; died May 15, 1861. The wife died April 2, 1863. He then married Etheline Augusta, dau. of William Whiting, Oct. 6, 1864. Children : — 4 Elisha William, b. July 5, 1865. Shoemaker ; residence, Campello. 1 WATKINS. — Zachariah Watkins married Abigail, dau. of Jonathan Willis, and widow of John Keith, Sept. 4, 1761. Children : — 2 Abigail, died Oct. 16, . 5 Martha, b. March 30, 1766 3 David, died April 28, 1770. 6 Mehitable, b. Feb. 9, 1771. 4 Abigail, b. Nov. 23, 1763. 7 Zachariah, b. March 21, 1774. 1 WEST. — Samuel West married Lydia, daughter of Josiah Washburn. Children : — 2 Ezra, b. June 30, 1739. 3 Mehitable, b. Sept. 21, 1741. 4 John, b. March 4, 1743. Mr. West was one of the early settlers of the North Parish, and an active man in church and parish affairs. 1 WHITE. — Levi Bailey (son of Thomas) came from East Randolph, Jan. 1856 ; married Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Calvin Keith, Jan. 1, 1856. Children : — 2 Jennie Louise, b. Feb. 2, 1858. 3 Emma Elizabeth, b. March 8, 1860. Shoe manufacturer ; residence on Pleasant Street. 4 Welcome (son of Welcome) came from Hanson, Mass. ; married Phebe, daughter of Theron Ames, Jan. 5, 1844. Children : — 5 Lucy Ella, b. Oct. 18. 1845 ; died Sept. 22. 1851. 6 Emma, b. Nov. 1, 1847. 7 Carrie, b. Aug. 9, 1849. 8 Phebe Ann, b. Nov. 11, 1854. 9 Austin Welcome, b. Jan. 6, 1857. 10 Willard Ames, b. April 12, 1859 ; died Aug. 25, 1859. 11 Mary Ames, b. May 18, 1864 ; died Aug. 18, 1864. Residence on Montello Street. 12 Jonathan (son of Jonathan) came from East Randolph ; m. Nancy FAMILY REGISTER. 681 Mehitable, daughter of John Adams, of East Randolph, Mass., May 4, 1848. Children : — ^ 13 Alice Adams, b. Feb. 18, 1849. 14 Mary Mehitable, b. March 9, 1854 ; died May 4, 1858. 15 Anne, b. Sept. 26, 1858. Attorney and counsellor-at-law ; residence on Main Street. (Sec per- sonal notice, page 188.) 1 WHITTEMORE.— David Whittemoee came from Bridgewater, in 1853 ; married Cyrus Bassett, of Bridgewater, Nov. 2G, 1840. Chil- dren : — 2 Caroline Adelaide, b. Jan. 2, 1842. 3 Elizabeth, b. Feb. 25, 1843. 4 Eleanor Augusta, b. Jan. 10, 1846 ; died March 22, 1849. 5 John Q. A., b. Jan. 29, 1848. 6 Charles, b. May 3, 1850. 7 Walter Laurence, b. Nov. 3, 1852. 8 Franklin, b. Oct. 8, 1855 ; died Dec. 3, 1862. 9 David, b. 1857 ; died Aug. 25, 1858. 10 George Bassett, b. 1859 ; died Sept. 20, 1860. 11 Anna Laurence, b. March 1, 1861. 12 Edwin Bassett, b. Oct. 22, 1863. Blacking and shoe varnish manufacturer. Court Street ; residence on High Street. 1 WHEELER. — Rev. Azariah Brainard (son of Beriah), born in East Haddam, Conn., March 23, 1816; married Clarissa Jane Pease. The wife died Jan. 19, 1842. He then married Elizabeth Baker, dau. of John Chadwick, of Nantucket, Mass. : — 2 William Brainard, b. Sept. 2, 1844. 3 Charles Augustus, b. June 28, 1846 ; died Sept. 7, 1862. 4 Asa Bradford, b. Sept. 19, 1853. 5 Lizzie Louise, b. May 7, 1858 ; died Sept. 15, 1859. 6 Ida Barnard, h. Aug. 25, 1860. 19 Nellie, b. Feb. 19, 1863. (See personal notice, page 178.) 1 WHITTEN. — NAHUMWmTTEN.b. April 28, 1809; came from Water- boro'. Me. ; married Lavinia Howard, daughter of John Willis, Juno 23,1836. Children: — 2 George Greenleaf, b. May 2, 1837. 3 Emory Francis, b. Dec. 10, 1838 ; died Nov. 2, 1842. 4 Lavina Annette, b. July 3, 1841 ; married John Eaton, Jr. 5 Eloy Francis, b. Aug. 1, 1843. 6 Sarah Abbie, b. Nov. 4, 1845 ; died Sept. 6, 1863. 7 Ada Margaret, b. Feb. 13, 1848 ; died April 16, 1860. 8 Henry Augustus, b. March 14, 1863 ; died Aug. 1853. 9 Morrill Ellis, b. Feb. 5, 1855. 10 Emma Isabel, b. May 24, 1857. 11 Cora Alma, b. Dec. 19, 1860. 12 Ernest, b. Sept. 26, 1863 ; died Dec. 12, 1863. Blacksmith, near Tilden's Corner. 13 George Greenleaf (son of Nahum 1) married Carrie, daughter of Lemuel Packard, of Stoughton, Nov. 27, 1862. Children : — 14 Abbie Eudora,h. Oct. 11, 1863 ; died Oct. 19, 1863. Shoemaker. 682 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 1 WHITMAN. — Eliab (son of Seth Allen) born May 30, 1787 ; mar- ried Susanna, daughter of John Wales, May 18, 1817. Children : — 2 Sarah, b. March 13, 1818 ; m. Rev. Jonathan Coe, of Winsted, Conn., Oct. 13, 1844. She died, at Athens, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1848. He then married Susan, sister of the first wife. 3 Samuel Allen, b. Dec. 18, 1820 ; died Dec. 12, 1842. 4 Susan, b. Nov. 22, 1823 ; m. Rev. Jonathan Coe. The wife died Aug. 12, 1825. He then married Harriet Souther, dau. of Samuel Packard, June 8, 1841. Children : — 5 Jane Frances, b. Dec. 30, 1843 ; died July 28, 1847. 6 Julia Ellen, b. Feb. 19, 1846 ; died Aug. 18, 1846. The father died Sept. 16, 1861, aged 74. (See page 189 for biograph- ical notice.) 1 WHITMARSH. — Ebenezer (son of Thomas) married Catherine, dau. of Joel Bartlett, of N. H., Aug. 19, 1832 ; came from Plymouth, May, 1834. Children : — 2 Hannah White, b. July 22, 1833 ; married James C. Hammond. 3 Julia Ann, b. Aug. 3, '1837 ; died June 19, 1841. 4 Catherine Maria, b. Nov. 4, 1839. 5 Ebenezer, b. July 13, 1845. The wife died July 15, 1836. Residence on Winter Street. 1 WHITNEY. — George R. Whitney, born May 27, 1829 ; came from Provincetown,Mas8., April 27, 1854 ; married Pauline Brown, dau. of Thomas Hilliard, of Provincetown, June 27, 1852. Children : — 2 George Hilliard, b. July 4, 1853. 5 Charles Brown, b. Oct. 4, 1860. 3 Frank Thomas, b. Feb. 18, 1856. 6 Freddie itolmes, b. Oct. 12, 1862. 4 Arthur Wilson, b. Jan. 16, 1858. 7 Pauline Leonard, b. Nov. 1, 1865. Surgeon-dentist, Main Street, North Bridgewater. 1 WILBOR. — Gardner (son of Isaiah) came from Easton, in 1842; married Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Amasa Bird, of Boston, May 17, 1832. Children : — 2 Charles Gardner, b. Dec. 10, 1833. 3 Mary Elizabeth, b. Sept. 6, 1836 ; married Benjamin F. Raymond. 4 Shq)ard Blake,* b. March 13, 1839 ; married Harriet C. Hall. 5 Dexter Everett, h. Feb. 11, 1846. 6 Caroline Ella, b. Jan. 26, 1848 ; died Feb. 9, 1852. 7 Maria Josephine, b. May 12, 1851. 8 Corydon, b. March 31, 1853. 9 Ella Gertrude, b. June 21, 1855. ip George Engs (son of George) came from Wareham, in 1859 ; married Amy Hambly, daughter of Robert Chappell, of Fall River, Oct. 3, 1841. Children : — 11 Charles Henry, b. April 13, 1844 ; died Aug. 3, 1845, 12 Charles Henry, b. Feb. 19, 1846. Merchant tailor on Main Street, North Bridgewater. 1 WILD. — Joseph Wild came from Braintree ; married Charlotte, dau. of Deacon Zenas Packard, Nov. 6, 1817. Children : — * Member of Co. K, 3d Mass. Regiment. FAMILY REGISTER. 683 2 Zenas Packard, b. Oct. 16, 1818 [9] ; married Marsaretta S Tuck March 26, 1845. ' 3 Joseph Allen, b. March 23, 1820 [14] ; married Sarah C. Wales, Jan. 25, 1842. 4 Charlotte Temple, b, Oct. 2, 1821 ; m. John B. Emmes, Nov. 21 1839 5 Susan Ann, b. March 23, 1820 ; died Jan. 7, 1824. 6 Deborah, b. Oct. 2, 1824 ; married Alvin Howe, Jr., Oct. 31, 1850. 7 Susan A. Coburn, b. March 2, 1827 ; m. Henry A. Talbot, of South Dedham, Jan. 13, 1847. 8 Benjamin [22J, married Susan Ann Ripley. The wife died — — . He then married Melinda Packard, Aug. 24, 1837. Shoemaker ; residence at Campello. 9 Rev. Zenas Packard (son of Joseph 1) married Margaretta S., dau. of Deacon Samuel Tuck, March 26, 1845. Children ; — 10 Judson Boardman. 12 Abbie Jennie. 11 Howard Pay son. 13 Lilian Minnie. Baptist clergyman ; residence at 120 Prince Street, New York City. (See page 177.) 14 Joseph Allen (son of Joseph 1) married Sarah Copeland, daughter of Rev. Nathaniel Wales, of Hanson, Mass., Jan. 25, 1842. Chil- dren : — 15 George Allen, b. May 8, 1846. 16 Sarah Copeland, b. May 10, 1848. 17 Catherine Packard, b. April 21, 1851 ; died Sept. 4, 1^851. 18 Mary Alice, b. Aug. 25, 1853. 19 Charlotte Temple, b. Jan. 10, 1856 ; died Aug. 19, 1856. 20 Abby Tyler, b. July 26, 1859 ; died Aug. 22, 1859. 21 Catherine Cobb, b. June 30, 1862; died Oct. 27, 1862. Shoemaker ; residence. Main Street, Campello. 22 Benjamin (son of Joseph 1) married Lucy Ann, daughter of Chipman Ripley, of South Abington, Mass. Children : — 23 Lucy Winslow, b. Oct. 5, 1854 ; died June 5, 1863. 24 Walter Benjamin, b. Dec. 22, 1855 ; died June 12, 1863. 25 Melinda Packard, b. ]\Iarch 11, 1857 ; died June 14, 1863. 26 Lizzie Frances, b. May 6, 1858. 27 Edwin Lincoln, b. Aug. 17, 1861. 28 George Walter, b. Sept. 26, 1863. Shoemaker ; residence, Campello. 1 WILDER. — David Wilder (son of Isaac) came from Hingham, in 1832 ; married Judith, daughter of Elisha Tolman, of Scituate. The wife died — — . He then married Mary Eliza, daughter of Alfred Thompson, of Halifax, Oct. 12, 1826. Children : — 2 John Calvin, b. Aug. 12, 1853. 3 Eliza Tolman, b. May 3, 1855. 4 Puth Mann, b. Dec. 26, 1858. Baker ; residence on Crescent Street. 1 WILLIAMS. — RoDOLPHUS Howard (son of Benjamin) came from Norton, in 1855 ; married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Dean, of Easton, Nov. 2, 1854. Children : — 684 HISTOEY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 2 Lizzie Howard, b. April 14, 1857. 3 Mary Dean, h. April 26, 1861. Mr. Williams was a school-teacher for several years in the Centre Vil- lage ; is now a trader, in Boston. He has often served the town as moderator in their town meetings. THE WILLIS FAMILY. 1 Nathaniel Willis was an original proprietor and one of the first settlers of Bridge water. He was a respectable man, and designated in the early records as Mr. Nathaniel Willis, which was as high a title as was given to any person in that day. He is said to have been the first schoolmaster in the town. His estate was settled in 1686. Children : — 2 Elkanah (son of Nathaniel 1), m. Mercy , Children : — 3 Nathaniel, b. 1678 [5] , m. Hannah Titus, of Kehoboth, Mass., 1712. 4 Judith, b. 1682. The wife died in 1709. The father died in 1711. 5 Nathaniel (son of Elkanah 2) married Hannah, daughter of John Titus, of Rehoboth, Mass., 1712. Children : — 6 Ephraim, b. 1713 [8] ; married, 1st, Ann ; 2d, Elizabeth Ganza, 1758. 7 Elkanah, b. 1719 ; married Mary Sables, of Stoughton, 1744. The father died in 1747. The mother died in 1753. 8 Ephraim (son of Nathaniel 5) married Ann . Children : — 9 Ann, b. April 30, 1750 ; died young, Dec. 29, 1752. The wife died Aug. 29, 1751. He then married Elizabeth Ganza, April 13, 1758. 10 Ephraim, b. March 5, 1759 [14J ; m. 1st, Eunice Egerton, Sept. 23, 1779 ; 2d, Frances Lemote, 1787. 11 John, b. Feb. 16, 1761 [22] ; married Mary Egerton, July 5, 1781. 12 Ann, married Moses Pike, 1790. 13 Betsy, married Joseph Pike, of Attleboro'. He died Feb. 26, 1790, aged 76. 14 Ephraim (son of Ephraim 8) married Eunice, daughter of Hezekiah Egerton, Sept. 23, 1779. Children : — 15 Polly, b. 1781 ; married Jacob Dunbar, Jr., Oct. 28, 1802. 16 Slillman, b. 1785 [30] ; married Huldah Snow, Nov. 2, 1809. The wife died . He then married Frances Lemote, of Easton, 1787. Children : — 17 Ephraim, removed to Easton. 18 James N., married Rosanda Foster, of Abington, Sept. 13, 1815. 19 Milton. 20 Frances, married Thomas Willis, Jr., 1812 ; 2d, William Hunt, 1817. 21 Sarah. 22 John (son of Ephraim 8) married Mary, dau. of Hezekiah Egerton, July 5, 1781. Children : — 23 Isaac, b. Feb. 14, 1782 [32] ; married Mary Ann Hubbard. 24 John, b. April 29, 1795 [37] ; married Lavina Howard, Dec. 16, 1813. 25 Abi(jail, b. March 31, 1784; married Samuel Whiting, Aug. 17, 1805. 26 Eunice, b. April 20, 1787 ; married Ruel Lincoln, Dec. 30,' 1804. FAMILY REGISTER. 685 27 Nancy, b. Oct. 7, 1789 ; married Ruel Dunbar, Aug. 23, 1805. 28 Sally, b. June 5, 1792 ; married Oliver Dunbar, Dec. 10, 1807. 29 Elizabeth, b. April 22, 1798 ; married Richard Beresfbrd, 1.S17. The father was a shoemaker ; was a soldier in Revolutionary War, and received his pay in continental currency. 30 Stillman (son of Ephraim 14) married Huldah, daughter of Jonathan Snow, Nov. 2, 1809. Children : — 31 Jonathan [48J, married Mary W. Lyon. 32 Isaac (son of John 22) married Mary Ann Hubbard. Children : — 33 Mary, b. March 7, 1804. 34 Susan, b. Sept. 10, 1809. 35 William, b. March 30, 1813 [52] ; married Caroline Rathka, of Boston. 36 Elisha, b. June 10, 1817 [70] ; married Mehitable Lambert. 37 John (son of John 22) married Lavina, daughter of Alfred Howard, of West Bridgewater, Dec. 16, 1813. Children : — 38 Hepzihah Alger, b. Nov. 3, 1808 ; married Jacob Shepard, Sept. 1829. 39 Lucia Hoioard, b. Oct. 1, 1814 ; m. Frederick Fowler, April, 1834. 40 Wwda, b. Nov. 20, 1816 ; married Lurin Snow, 1833. 41 Lavina, b. Jan. 27, 1819 ; married Nahum Whitten, June, 1836. 42 Jane Dunbar, b. April 28, 1822. 43 Howard, b. March 25, 1825 [80] ; m. Eliza Chapin, Feb. 12, 1854. 44 Almira, b. Oct. 8, 1828 ; married Benjamin Franklin Whitten. 45 Caroline Aurclia, b. Oct. 23, 1831. 46 Christiana Augusta, b. July 11, 1834 ; married Nathan F. Harvey. 47 John, b. July 2, 1837 ; died July 18, 1839. 48 Jonathan (son of Stillman 30) married Mary Willis, dau. of Reuben Lyon, of Milton, Mass. Children : — 49 Reuben Lyon,* married Adeline Hartwell. 50 Harriet Ann, married Dexter D. Carr. 51 Henry Augustus, b. Nov. 8, 1842 ; married Charlotte A. Brett, March 2, 1864 ; he was a member of Co. A, 35th Mass. Regiment. The wife died . He then married Joanna, daughter of Joseph Hodges, of Sharon, Mass. 52 "William (son of Isaac 32) married Caroline Rathka, of Boston, Aug. 10, 1834. Children : — 53 Eliza Maria, b. March 19, 1835 ; married George P. Whitten, Jan. 25, 1851. 54 Caroline Augusta, b. May 21, 1836 ; married, 1st, Charles P. W hitten ; 2d, Caleb H. Phillips. 55 Dulcina Jane, b. Sept. 22, 1837 ; married John Ames, June 10, i»5t>. 56 William Francis, b. Aug. 22, 1839 ; married Elvira Graves. 57 Daniel Winslow, b. July 2, 1841. 58 George Henry, b. Jan. 2, 1843 ; died July 8, 1861. 59 Edward Morris, b. Feb. 12, 1844. 60 Joanna Lucilla, b. May 2, 1845 ; died Sept. 28, 1846. 61 Everett Montreville, b. March 12, 1847. 62 Ella Frances, b. Feb. 28, 1849. 63 Charles Ellis, b. Feb. 26, 1851. 64 Frederic Hoioard, b. Feb. 1, 1853. * He was a member of the 9th Mass. battery, three years' service. 686 HISTOEY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. 65 Alonzo Lucius, b. July 7, 1854. 66 Emma Frances, b. Aug. 6, 1855 ; died Aug. 23, 1856. 67 Eliza Emma, b. March 21, 1858. 68 Franklin Elma, b. Dec. 9, 1859. 69 Horace Webster, b. April 24, 1862. Residence on Belmont Street. 70 Elisha (son of Isaac 32) married Mehitable, daughter of Ezra Lambert, May 25, 1840. Children: — 71 Charles Thomas. 76 Elizabeth Ann. 72 Jane Frances. 11 Lewis Augustus, 73 Louisa Maria. 78 Henry Zaccheus. 74 Laura Mari. 79 Louisa. 75 James Thomas. Residence on Belmont Street. 80 Howard (son of John 37) married Eliza Chapin, of Dorchester, Mass., March, 1854. Children : — 81 Lucy Kingman, b. Feb. 7, 1855. 82 Fremont Howard, b. Dec. 15, 1856. 83 Franklin Wilmot, h. Aug. 15, 1859. 1 WILSON. — Alexander Wilson came from Ireland, in 1740, and settled on the farm of the late Howard Cary. He had a daughter, who married McBride, who, with Wilson and their families, removed to Harpersfield, N. Y. 1 WOOD. — George Washington (son of Samuel), born Sept. 8, 1809 ; married Emily Kingsley, daughter of John Belcher, of Easton, May 18, 1842. Children : — 2 Mary Maria, b. July 18, 1844 ; married Charles A. P. Mason, of Randolph . 3 Henry Belcher, h. Nov. 18, 1846. 4 Albert Crosley, b. Sept. 28, 1850. Farmer ; residence on Linwood Street. 5 Rev. Charles W. Wood (son of Wilkes), born in Middleboro', June 13, 1814 ; married Eliza Ann, daughter of Rev. Jonathan Bigelow, of Rochester, Sept. 1841. Children : — 6 Charles H. W., married Mary Whitman, of East Bridgewater, July 23, 1865. The wife died May, 1846. He then married Mrs. Catherine S. Lemist, daughter of Jonathan Clark, of Gilmantown, N. H. Children : — 7 Edward Clark. 8 Emily Catherine. 9 Caroline Melville. (See personal notice, page 64.) GENERAL INDEX. THE FIGURES DENOTE THE PAGE. Academy, North Bridgewater, 131. Act of Incorporation, 428. Adelphian Academy, 1-^9; newspaper, 308. Agricultural Library Association, 349. Alden Family, 443, 446. Allen Family, 446. Ames Family, 437, 443. An atheist becomes a minister, 166. Andem, Rev- James, 66, 68; his publi- cations, 311. Andersonville Prison, 264, 266, 28.5, 286, 288. Answer to prayer. Remarkable, 357. Antietam, Battle of, 256,257, 258, 259, 286. Apple trees, 7. Artillery service in 1863, 278, 282, 283. Ashley, Rev. Richard K., 68. Atherton Family, 446. Awls manufactured, 383. B Bacon Family, 461. Bakers, 392. Band music, 330. Bank, 331. Baptist church formed, 66; names of orieinal members, 66. Bartlett Family, 461. Bass, Dr. Ziba, Biographical sketch of, 181. Bassett Family, 463. Battles Family, 457. Battles in South Carolina, Florida, etc., 263. Baxendale Family, 462, Baxter Family, 460. Beal Family, 447. Bean porridge, 371. Beaver Brook, 4. Bell, first, in North Bridgewater, 94; it having become fractured, the parish vote to mend the bell, 94. Bennett Family, 460. Bilhngs Family, 463. Bird Family, 4 2. Birds, their varieties, 9. Bixby Family, 460. Blacks and whites separated in the house ofGod,95, 96, 101. Blacksmiths, 381. Blauchard, Rev. Nathaniel B., Install- ation of, 44; death, 44; character, 45; biographical sketch, 171. Blanchard Family, 462. Boot and shoe manufacture, 399, 414. Borden, Dr. Adolj.hus K., Biographical notice of, 183. Borden Family, 459. Bradford Family, 461. Brass band, 330. Brass ware, Manufacture of, 380. Brett Family, 452, 457. Bridgewater, the original town, granted, 11 ; price paid for it to the Indians, 13; its settlement, 14; incorpora- tion, 14. Brown Family, 459. Bryant, Dr. Horatio, Biographical no- tice of, 184. Bryant, Dr. Peter, Biographical sketch of, 179. Bryant, Dr. PhUip, Biographical notice of, 179. Bryant Family, 448, 451. Bull Run, Bittle of, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 288, 289. Bumpus Family, 461. Bunker Family, 461. Burke Family, 462. Burns Family, 462. Burrill Family, 462. Burying cloth, 342. Burying ground, 338. Cabinet of natural history, 348. Call for troops in 1861, 250; in 1S62, 270; in 1863,278. Campello Village described, 2; whence the name, 2; great fire there, 61; its church and church edifice, 54, 57. Canada, Expedition to, 227. Captains, List of, in the miUtia, 201. Capture of Louisburg, 225. Carll, Rev. Haskell M., 51. Carpenters, 397. Carr Family, 469. 687 688 HISTORY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Gary Family, 463, 469. Gary Hill, 5. Gary, Rev. Austin, of Sunderland, Mass., Biographical sketch of, 162; his publications, 312. Gary, Dr. Luther, Biographical sketch of, 180. Gary, Lucius, Biographical notice of, 187. Casualties in the North Bridgewater company raised for the war of 1861, 255, 265, 285. Gasualties and miscellaneous events, 357. Gatholic church, 75; its edifice, 76. Cattle going at large, 342. Causes of the Revolution, 229, 231. Cavalry company in 1853, 293; in 1861, 260, 284. Cave, 6, 316. Cedar Mountain, Battle of, 256, 289. Cemeteries, 338, 341. Census at different periods, 209. Centennial celebration, 362, Centre Village described, 1. Chaplains, List of, in the militia, 202. Chessman Family, 474. Choir, First, 327. Choristers, Names of, 328. Church, First, 20, 46; its covenant, 23; Second, or Unitarian, 47, 49; South Congregational, 54, 64; its confes- sion of fiiith, 56; New Jerusalem, 49, 54; First Methodist, 65; Second Methodist, 80, 83; Baptist, 66, 69; Porter Evangelical, 69, 75; Roman Catholic, 75, 77; Universalist, 77; Society of Friends, 79. Church members in 1740, their names,24. Clapp Family, 476. Clark, Rev. Edward L., ordained, 45; biographical notice, 45; his publica- tions, 311. Clark Family, 473, Clockmakers, 394. Cobb Family, 475. Coggswell, George B., Biographical no- tice of, 195. Cold Harbor, Battle of, 287, Cole Family, 477. Colonels in the militia. List of, 201. Committee of North Bridgewater from 1738 to 1821, 206. Company raised in 1861, 251. Concord, Action at, 232. Cooper Family, 477, Coopers, 394. Copeland Family, 470. Coroners, List of, 200. Couch, Kev. Paul, ordained, 38; dis- missed, 42; character, 42;biographi- cal sketch of, 170; publications, 311. Covenant of the church in 1740, 23; of the church at Campello, 57, Cowell Family, 479. Cowsett Bruok, 4. Crafts, Rev. Eliphalet Porter, Bio- graphical sketch of, 162, Crafts, Frederick, Biographical sketch of, 193. Crafts, Jonathan P., Biographical notice of, 195. Crafts, Rev. Thos., Biographical sketch of, 142. Crafts Family, 473. Criminals to be locked up, 344, Crocker Family, 480. Crosby Family , 479. Cross Family, 481. Crown Point, Expedition to, 226, 228. Curtis Family, 476, Cushman Family, 479. Cushman, Rev. Joshua, of Winslow, Me., Biographical sketch of, 154; publications, 310. D Dailey Family, 490. Davis Family, 492, Dean, Dr. Edgar E., Biographical notice of, 184. Debating society, 348. Deed, Indian, 12. De Forrest, Heman Packard, Biographi- cal notice of, 194. Dentists, 399. Deputy Sheriffs, List of, 200. Deserters, List of, 259. Dickerman, Rev. Lysander, of Wey- mouth, Biographical sketch of, 177. Dickerman Family, 487. Dike, Rev. Samuel F., Biographical sketch of, 195. Dike Family, 488. Downie Family, 490. Drafted men, 277, 279, 284. Drake Family, 490. Dress in former times, 368. Drinks, 372. Drought, Extreme, 357, 364, 365. Druggists, 395. Drunkards, their names posted, 319, 321. Dunbar Family, 481, 487. Dunham Family, 492. Duxbury has a grant of Bridgewater, 11. Dwelling-houses, 370. Dwight, Rev. John, ordained, 58; dis- missed, 58. E Eames Family, 496. Early habits and customs, visiting, husk- ings, quilting parties, spinning matches, recreations, wrestling, raising of buildings, etc., 366, 370. Earthquakes, 357, 358, Easton, Dr. James, Biographical notice of, 185. Easton Family, 497. Eaton Family, 498. Eddy, Dr. Henry, Biographical notice of, 185, GENERAL INDEX. G89 Eddy Family, 499. Edson Family, 492, 496. Education, lUO. Election of Abraham Lincoln, 250. Electric telegraph, 347. Emery Family, 499. Encroachment on the liberties of the colonics, 230. Engineers of the Fire Department, 199. Extreme drought, 357. Factory Village, 3. Fall River Railroad, 303. Faunce Family, 511. Faxon Family, 509. Field Family, 499. Filoon Family, 51L Fires, 353, 357. Fire, disasters, in Campello, 2, 61. Fire Department, 333. Fire-engines, when introduced, 334. First military company, 292. Fish found in North JJridgewater, 9. Fiske Family, 509. Fitz Family, 509. Flax, its culture and manufacture in former times, 3137. Florida, Military operations in, 263. Food, in former times, 371. Ford Family, 503. Forest trees, 6. Fort Edward, Soldiers at, 227. Franklin Debating Society, 348. Fredericksbura:, Battle of, 256, 258, 259, 280, 287, 290. Freedmen's Relief Association, 351. Freeman Family, 510. French Family, 504. Fruit trees, 7. Fuller Family, 507. FuUerton Family, 508. Furniture makers, 396. G Gardner Family, 516. Gas Light Company, 348. Geological formation, 10. George, Lake, Expedition to, 226. Gettysburg, Battle of, 255, 256, 287, 288. GifFord Family, 516. Glover Family, 517. Goddard Family, 516. Goddard, Rev. Warren, ordained, 51; biographical sketch of, 172; publica- tions, 312. Goldshury, Rev. John, ordained, 49. Goldthwait Family, 515. Gorham Family, 515. Governor, Votes for, since 1821, 203. Grand Templars, 325. Graves Family, 515. Gray Family, 51-5. Green Family, 516. Grist mills, 376. 87 Groves Family, 515. Groveton, Battle of, 289. Gurney Family, 511. H Halifax, N. S., Soldiers at, 227. Hall Family 529. Hamilton Family, 523. Hancock Famdy, 531. Harden Family, 533. Harlow Family, 531. Harness makers, 393. Harris Family, 522. Hartwell Family, 530. Hatch Family, .531. Hathaway Family, 532. Hatters, 392. Haven Family, 533. Haydcn Family, 521. Hay ward Family, .^)17, .521. Hay ward, Melville, Biographical notice of, 190. Hearse, Votes respecting a, 341. Henry Family, 5;i2. Herrod Family, 533. ilervey Family, 529. Hills in North Bridgewater, 5. Hichboru, Dr. Alexander, Biographical notice of, 195. Hobart Family, 532. Ilolbrook Family, 526. Hollis Family, 5-^9. Holljwood Family, 532. Holmes Family, 527. Household manufactures, 358, 367. Houses, how built, in former times, 370. Howard, Caleb, Biographical notice of, 190. Howard, Daniel, Biographical sketch of, 190. Howard, D. Hudson, Publications of, 312. Howard, Rev. Zichariah, of Stousrhton, Mass., Biographical sketcli of, 169. Howard Family, 533, 545. Humnhrey Family, .524. " Hundred Days' Men," 281. Hunt, Dr. James Lewis, Biographical notice of, 185. Hunt, Serenu D., principal of the ,\caile- my, 131 ; biourraphical notice of, 195. Hunt Family, -526. Huntington, Rev. Daniel, cngaired to preach, 28; call to settle, 29; his answer, 29; his ordination, 31 ; suc- cess in the ministry, 31; di-sniissed from ill-he ilth, 32; testimony of the council to his great worth, 33; installed at Campello, 5.'; dis- m'ssed,59; biographical .sketch of, 137; his musical taste, 329; hia death and character, 138, 139; his publications, 309. Huntington Family, .524. Hymns at ordinations, etc, 35, 3.', 40, 63, 67, U8, 103, 1U7, 358. 690 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Incorporation of the Town, proceedings relating to it, 417, 429. Indians, Traces and traditions of, 315; Indian relics, 315. Indian deed of Bridgewater, 12. Industrial Association, 351. Industry, Statistics of, 216, 224. Inhabitants, List of, in 1744, 211; in 1770.212; in 1798, 214. Inns or public houses, 385. Insurrection of 1786, 243. Inventions, 410. luveutors, 412. Iron ore, 377. Iron manufacture, 377. Jackson Family, 546. Jameson Family, 548. Johnson Family, 548. Jones, Augustus T., Biographical notice of, 194. Jones Family, 549. Jones, Mrs. Nathan, her school, 132. Joslyn Family, 550. Justices of tlie Peace, List of 199. Keith Family, 551, 559. Kidder, Rev. Thomas, declining a set- tlement at Campello, 58. Kimball Family, 571. Kingman, Abel, Biographical sketch of, 662. Kingman, Dr. Abel W., Biographical no- tice of, 184. Kingman Bradford, Biographical sketch of, 191; publications, 313. Kingman Family, 559, 571. Kingman, Lucius, Biographical notice of, 190. Kingman, Rev. Matthew, Biographical sketch of, 175. Knapp Family, 571. Lake George, Expedition to, 226. Landers Family, 578. Latlirop Family, 578. Leach Family, 573. Lee, Rev. Samuel H. , ordained, 73 ; bio- graphical notice of, 73. Lemmar Family, 577. Leonard Family, 575. Lewis Family, 576. Lexington, Battle of, 231. Libby Prison, 255, 256, 285, 287. Libraries, 313. Library Association, 314, 349. Library, Town, 314. Lilley Family, 576. Lincoln, Abraham, Election of, 250. Lincoln Family, 571. List of Petitions for Incorporation of the Town, 417; of Remonstrants, 421. List of Selectmen, 197, 206; of Town Clerks, 198. 206; of Town Treasur- ers, 198, 206; of Moderators of Town Meetings, 198, 204; of Rep- resentatives, 199; of State Senators, 199; of Engineers of the Fire De- partment, 199; of Justices of the Peace, 199; of Coroners, 200; of Notaries Public, 200; of Deputy Sheriffs, 200; of Colonels, 201; of Lieut.-Colonels, 201. List of Inhabitants taxed in 1744, 211; in 1770, 212. List of owners of houses taxed in 1798, 214, 216. Littlefield Faiiily, 576. Lock-up for criminals, 344. Loomis, Lafayette Charles, 130; bio- graphical sketch of, 186. Loomis, Silas L., founder of the Adelphi- an Academy, 130; biographical sketch, 186. Loring Family, 577. Louisburg, Capture of, 225. Lucas Family, 578. Lyon Family, 576. M "Maine Law," 322,324. Majors, List of, 201. Manly Family, 578. Manuficturers, 218-224, 376-380. Map of the town, 307. Marshall Family, 579. Mason Family, 582. Masons, 398. Missasoit, his deed of Bridgewater, 12. Massasoit Lodge, 352. May Family, 581. McBride Family, 581. McLaughlin Family, 582. McNulty, Rev. Thomas B., 76. Meech, Rev. Asa, engaged to preach, 25; ordained, 27; dismissed 27; dies, 27; biographical sketch of, 27; publications, 309. Meeting-house, First (1737), describ- ed, 81; subscriptions for finishing it, 85; purchasers and prices of pews sold, 86; the meeting-house not finished, 88; the sexes are sepa- rated, 89; purchasers and prices of pews in 1761, 90-92; a new meeting- house built in 1763, 93; a bell pro- cured in 1764, 94; the bell havmg been broken, the parish vote to mend it, 94. ; first proposal to warm the meeting-house negatived, 97; third meeting-house (1827), 99; purchasers and prices of pews, 100- 101; the house not warmed till 1835, 103; fourth meeting-house (1853), 106. Melrose Cemetery, 340. Merchant Family, 581. GENERAL INDEX. GOl Merritt Family, 580. Methodist Society, First, formed, 65; names of its ministers, 66; second formed, 80; names of ministers, 81. Mike's Brook, 4. Militia, 292-297. Militia law, 295. Milliners, 410. Mills, 375. Mills, Rev. Charles L., installed, 73; dismissed, 73; biographical sketch of, 72. Mitchell Family, 581. Moderators of town-meetings, 198-204. Morey Family, 582. Morgan, Rev. Henry, his labors in the cause of Temperance, 323. Morrison Family, 582. Morse Family, 582. Morton Family, 581. Morton, Ellis Wesley, Biograpbical sketch of, I'M. Music in early times, 327. Music, Military, 330. Musical instruments. Manufacture of, 409. Musical societies, 329. N Names of the original proprietors of Bridgewater, 12; of petition for incorporation in 1738, 17; of the original members of the First Church, 24; of the original mem- bers of the Unitarian Society, 47; of the members of New Jerusalem Church, 50; of the members of the South Cong'l Church in 1836, 54; of the Society of Friends in 1838, 79; of the Baptist Church, 66; of the Universalist Society, 77; of the Methodist ministers, 66; of pur- chasers of pews in 1740, 86; do. do., 1701, y0-9->; do. do., 1827, 100, 101 ; of School Committee men, 115, 116, 120; of graduates at Col- leLre, 133, !34; of persons who have attendel Normal School, 134; of shoe manufacturers, 406, 407. Nash Family, 584. Natural History, 6. Naval service, Men in, 277. Negroes not allowed to sit in church with the whites, 95, 96, 101. New Jerusalem Church, its origin, 49; its doctrines, 52; description of ■ their temple, 53. Newspapers, 307. North Bridgewater, its situation, bound- aries, and extent, 1; geological for- mation, 10; incoi'porated as a par- ish, 18. " North Bridgewater Gazette," 308. North St ir Division of Sons of Temper- ance, 324. *h-West Bridgewater, 3. Norton, Rev. John F., installed, 71 ; bi- ographical sketch of, 71 : diamiasal. 72. Notice to quit the town, 345. Noyes Family, 582. Old Colony Railroad, 303. "Old Colony Reporter," 308. Old French War, 225. Olustce, Battle of, 263. O'Neil Family, 584. Orcutt Family, 585. Organ, First, 328. Original proprietors of Bridgewater, 12. Orr Family, 585. Osborne Family, 585. Owners of dwelling-houses in 1798, 214. Packard, Rev. Abel K., Biographical sketch of, 175. Packard, Rev. Asa, of Marlborough, Mass., Biographical sketch of, 142. Packard, Austin, Biographical sketch of, 189. Packard, Rer. David Temple, ordination of, 63; biographical sketch of, 62, 174; iDublications of, 311. Packard, Heman, Biographical sketch of, 193. Packard, Rev. Ilezekiah, of Wiscassett, Me., Biographical sketch of, 146- 154; interesting reminiscences of the Revolution, 146-150. Packard, Rev. Levi, of Spencer, Mass., Biographical sketch of, 163. Packard, Sylvanus, of Boston, Bio- graphical sketch of, 601. Packard, Rev. 'I'heophilus, of Shclburne, Mass., Biographical sketch of, 159; publications, 310. Packard, B. Winslow, Publications of, 311. Packard Family, 585, 619. Paine Family, 629. Painters, 397. Parish rates in 1744, 211. Patents granted, 410, 411. Paul Revere Lod-e of in-eemasons, 3d2. Perkins, Jesse, Biographical sketch of, Perkins,' Rev. Jones, of Braintree, Bio- graphical sketch of, 161; his publi- cations, 311. , . 1 1 t_u Perkins, Jonas R.. Biographical sketch of, 189. Perkins Family, 619-623. Perry, Dr. Nathan, Biographical sketch of, 182. Perry Family, 625. Petersburg. Battle of, 286, 288. Peterson Family, 629. Pettin2;ill Family, 625. Phillips Family, 627. 692 HISTORY OF NORTH BRIDGEWATER. Philomathean Association, 352. Pi Beta Society, 348. Pine Knob, Battle of, 288. Plain Village, now Campello, see Cam- pello. Plymouth, N. C, Battle of, 258. Pocataligo, Battle of, 262, 265. Ponds in North Bridgewater, 5, Poor, provision for them, 344. Pope Family, 628. Population at ditferent periods, 209, seq. Porter, Rev. Eliphalet, of Roxbury, Bio- graphical sketch of, 140; his publi- cations, 309. Porter Evangelical Church, its origin, 69; history, 72-75. Porter, Rev. Huntington, of Rye, N. H., Biographical sketch of, 140; publi- cations, 310. Porter, Rev. John, employed to preach, 20; ordained, 23; his character, 23; dies, 27; biographical sketch of, 134; publications, 309. Porter, Rev. John, son of the preceding. Biographical notice of, 139. Porter family, 626. Post-offices, ;i06. Postmasters, Names of, 306. Pound for c.atie, 342. Pratt Family, &4'i. Proctor Family, 029. Professions, Numlier in different, 223. Proprietors, Original, 12. ProsiJect Hill, 6. Publications by North Bridgewater men, 309. Public houses, 385. Public roads, 298-300. Public worship in former times, 373, 374. Puffer Family, 628. Purchase of Bridgewater from the In- dians, 13. Quakers, 79. Q R Railroads, 303. Randolph and Bridgewater Railroad, 303. Rappahannock, Battle of, 289. Reading room, 348. Rebellion of 1861, 249-291. Recreations in former times, 369. Reed Family, 636. Remick Family, 637. " Reporter " newspaper, 308. Representatives, List of, 199. Revolution, Reminiscences of the, 143- 150, 1.54. Revolutionary soldiers, 232. Revolutionary times, 231. Reynolds Family, 629-635. Rhodes Family, 635. Richards Family, 635. Richards, Dr. James F. Biographical'no" tice of, 184. Richardson Family, 635. Richardson Family, 636. Richmond, Capt. Lucius, his military services, 254, 260-265. Ridge Hill, 6. Ring Family, 635. Ritchie Family, 637. Ritchie Manufacturing Company, 378. Rivers in North Bridgewater, 4. Roads, 298-300. Robbins Family, 636. Robinson Family, 636. Ryder Family, 636. S Sabbath-schools, 325. Saddlers, 393. Salisbury, N. C, Prison, 285, 287, Salisbury River, in North Bridgewater, 4. Sanford Family, 661, Sanitary Commission, 350. Savings-Ban k, 332. Saw-mills, 375. Sawyer Family, 661. St. Patrick's Cemetery, 341. School Committees, 115, 116, 120. School Districts, 112, 117, l'^4. School Law of IS'^G, 119; of 1837, 121. Schools, their condition at different dates, 121, 122. Schools, The several, and schoolhousea described, 125-128. Secession Ordinance, its effects, 250. Selectmen, List of, 197, 206. Senators, List of, 199. Settlement of Bridgewater, 14. Severance Family ,1361. Sewall Family, 664. Shaw Family, 641. Shaw, Rev. Naphtali, of Kensington, N. H., Biographical sketch of, 157. Shay's Insurrection, 243. Shedd Family, 662. Sheep roaming at large, 342. Sheet-iron workers, 398. Sheijardson Family, 664. Shiverick Family, 663. Shoe manufacture, 399-414 ; history of, in Massachusetts, 403; in North Bridgewater, 405. Shoe manutixcturers. Names of, 406, 407. Shoe tools manufactured, 383. Simmons Family, 664. Sinclair Band of Hope, 324. Singing in Church in early times, how conducted, 327. Skinner Family, 664. Slaves in North Bridgewater, 317. Slavery abolished in Massachusetts, 318. Smith, Dr. Nahum, Notice of, 185. Smith, Rev. A. G., 80. Smith Family, 663. Snell Family, 643-649. Snell, Dr. Issachar, Biographical sketch ol, IbO. GENERAL INDEX. 693 Snow, Croyden P. , Biographical notice of, 193. Snow, Hector 0., Biograptucal notice of, 193. Snow, Herman W., Biographical no- tice of, 193. Snow, Orin T., Biographical notice of. 193. Snow, Thomas J., Biographical sketch of, 192. Snow Family, 637-641. Snow, Deep, 359. Snow-storms, Severe, 359, 361, 362. Soldiers of the Revolution, 232-242; of war of 1812, 247, 248; in the great civil war of 1861, 251-28S. Soldiers' Aid Society, 350. Song — "The Old Village Church," 104. Sons of Temperance, 324. Soule Family, 062. South Carolina, Military operations in, 2G2. Southworth Family, 650-6-58. Spaulding Family, 664. Spear Family, 664. Spinning match at Mr. Porter's in 1769, 358. Spinning-wheels made, 384. Spottsylvauia, Battle of, 255, 258, 285, 280. Sprague Family, 663. Sprairuc's Village described, 3. Sprague, Chandler, Notice of, 3, 384. Stage-coaches in former times, 304, "Star of the West," transport, fired on, 250. Start, Rev. William A., installed, 78. Statistics of industry, 206-224. Stevens Family, 660. Stuckbridge, Dr. Thomas, Biographical notice of, 185. Stoddard Family, 658. Stone House Hill, 6. Stoves first introduced into the meeting- house, 103. Stranger Family, 662. Streets, their names and extent, 300- 302. Studley Family, 660. Sturtevant Family, 659. Sumter, Fort, tired on, 250. Swine running at large, 342. Sylvester Family, 649. Tailors, 390. Tanners, 380. Tarbet Family, 673. Taunton Turnpike, 302. Taverns, 385. Telegraph, 347. Temperance, Efforts to promote, 319- 324. Temperance Society, 320, Thayer Family, 005-008, Thespian Society, 330. Thompson Family, ()68. Thompson, Rev. James, Biographical notice of, 139. Thompson, Rev. William, or.laincd, 3-1, 170; dismissed, 36; notice of, 'l70* Tilden Family, 070. TiUson, Dr. Elisha, Notice of, 181. Tilton Family, ()74. Tinplate workers, 398. Tirrill Family, 073. Titicut parish incorporated, 19. Tools manufactured, 383. Torrey Family, 072. Tower Family, 074. Town and Parish Clerks, List of, 108. 206. Town and Parish Treasurers, List of, 198, 200. Town House, 346. Trades and professions. List of, 223. Traders, 386. Travelling, Early, 374. Trees, their varieties, 6, 7; uses made of them, 6, 7. Tribou Family, 671. Troops furnished in 1861, 251 ; the war of the Revolution, '23'2-'24-i\ in t'le war of 1812, 247,248; in the great civil war of 1861, 251-288. Trout Brook, 4. Trow Family, 673. Tuck Family, 674. Tunes in 1690, Number of, 327. Turnpike, Taunton, 302. Twelfth Regiment, Company F, Roll of, 251-253; its history, 254, 289; cas- ualties and changes in, 255, 259. Union Cemetery, 341. Union Musical Association, 331. Unitarian Church, 47-49. Universalist Society, 77-79. Valuation for 1840, 217; for 1S50, 217; for 1800, 218. Vicksburg, Siege of, 288, Villages, their names, 1. Vincent Family, 674. Votes for Governor since 1821, 203, W Wade Family, 674. Wade, Dr. E. R., Notice of, 185, Waldo Family, 07.'). Wales Family, 070. AVales, Rev. Nathaniel, of Belfast Me., Biographical sketch of, 173. War, French and Indian, 20C; Old French war, 225. 694 HISTOEY OP NORTH BRIDGEWATEB. War of the Revolution, 231-242; War of 1812, 246-248. War of the Rebellion, 250-291. War meeting in 1861, 251 ; in 1862, 270- 273. Warning out of town, 345. Warren Family, 677. Washburn Family, 679. Washingtonian Movement, 321. Watchmakers, 395. Water, how obtained in former times, 373. Waterman Family, 680. Watkins Family, 680. Webster, Col. Fletcher, 251, 254, 289. West Family, 680. West Bridgewater first settled, 14. West Meadow Brook, 4. West Shares Village, 3. Wheeler, Rev. Azariah B., Biographical notice of, 178. Wheeler Family, 681. Wheelwrights, 394. White Family, 680. White, Jonathan, Biographical notice of, 188. Whitman, Eliab, Biographical notice of, 187. Whitman Family, 682. Whitmarsh Family, 682. Whitney Family, 682. Whittemore Family, 681. Whitten Family, 681. Wilbor Family, 682. Wild animals, 9. Wild Family, 682. Wild, Rev. Zenas P., Biographical sketch of, 177. Wilder Family, 683. Willerness, Battle of, 257, 259. Williams Family, 683. Willis Family, 684. Wilson Family, 686. Winchester, Battle of, 287. Wood Family, 686. Wood, Rev. Charles W., installed, 64; biographical notice of, 64. Woodbury, Rev. Isaac, 67. LIST OF SUBSCEIBERS. While this work was being prepared for the press, a circular was issued solicit- ing subscriptions for the same, and notice given that the names of all persons sub- scribing for the work should be inserted at the end of the volume. 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