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FAMILY MEMORIAL.
PART I.

GENEALOGY or
FOURTEEN FAMILIES
OF THE
Sarlfi Settlers ot Jieto-Stifllantr,
OF THE NAMES OF
ALDEN, ADAMS, ARNOLD, BASS, BILLINGS, CAPEN,
COPELAND, FRENCH, HOBART, JACKSON,
PAINE, THAYER, WALES AND WHITE,
FROM THEIR FIRST SETTLEMENT IN THIS COUNTRY, TO
ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE LAST CENTURY.
WITH OCCASIONAL NOTES AND REFERENCES, BIOGRAPH
ICAL SKETCHES, MEMOIRS OF SOME DISTINGUISHED
INDIVIDUALS, EPITAPHS, &c.
COLLECTED FROM
ANCIENT RECORDS, MANUSCRIPTS, AND PRINTED WORKS.
All these families are more or less connected by marriage, and most of
them of late generations, the descendants of John Alden. _
PART II.

GENEALOGY OF
SXPSHBA.SSIG JLSSTD ©JiSBJUH ^QI^TISI&s
WITH THEIR
FOURTEEN CHILDREN;
FROM THE TIME OF THEIR MARRIAGE TO 1835, WITH
NOTES OF REFERENCE, &c. AS IN PART FIRST.

BY ELISHA THAYER,
DEDHAM, MASS.
'* Aye, thus it is, one generation comet,
Another goes and mingles with the dust,
And thus vie come and go, and come and go,
Each for a little moment, filling up
Some little place — and thus we disappear
In quick succession, and it shall be so
Till time in one vast perpetuity
Be swallowed up." — Ahon.

HINGHAM:
J. FARMER, PRINTER.
1835.

Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1835, by
Elisha Thayer,
in the Clerk's Office ofthe District Court of Massachusetts.

PREFACE.

THE publication of the following pages was design
ed to perpetuate to future generations the Record of
these ancient families, and enable them to trace their
genealogy, in a direct line, back to their Pilgrim Fath
ers. The history of the settlement of the Old Colony,
in 1620, and of the Massachusetts in 1630, is familiar
to a large portion of the present generation, being taught
in their schools and read by their firesides ; the trials
they endured on their first arrival and for a number of
years afterwards, by sickness and death, by want of
provisions, by terror by night and day from the howl-
ings of savage beasts and more savage men, will not
cease to be interesting to their descendants to the latest
period of time.
It may not be uninteresting to give a short sketch of
the Ecclesiastical History of the first settlers of New
England, in which not only they were concerned but
all their posterity to the present day.
" The first settlers of the Plymouth Colony, (1620)
were called Separatists, having separated from the
Established Church of England, some years previous to
their settlement in this country."
"In 1596, they (the Separatists,) published their
Confession of Faith with the grounds of their sepa
ration ; reprinted with their Apology in 4 to 1604.

IV PREFACE.
But their sufferings and writings soon increased their
numbers, and more of the warmer Puritans embraced
their Doctrines, left the public churches, and met in
private houses for a purer worship. But then they lost
the name of Puritans, and received that of the Sep
aratists, the far greater part of the Puritans remaining
still in the church, writing with zeal against the sepa
ration ; and as Sprint on their behalf in 1608 ex
presses it: — A separation we deny not from the Cor
ruptions of the church wherein we live, in Judgment,
Profession, Practice ; for which so many of both parts,
(or Parties, i. e. of Puritans and Separatists,) have
suffered and do suffer so many things. But the differ
ence is, We (i. e. the Puritans,) suffer for separating
in the church ; you, (i. e. the Separatists,) out of the
church." — Prince's Annals, 1, 235.
And those of the Massachusetts Colony, (1630) were
called Puritans, as the same author says, p. 239. " Of
these English Puritans were the greater part of the
Massachusetts Colony. They had been chiefly born
and brought up in the National Church, and had hith
erto lived in Communion with her. As their Ministers
had been ordained by her Bishops, they had officiated
in her Parochial Churches, and till now had made no
Secession from them."
In a Poem written by Roger Wolcott, Esq., pub
lished in the Mass. Hist. Coll. 4, 263, are the follow
ing curious lines :
" But if you ask to gain intelligence
" What were the reasons why they went from hence,
" What straits they met with in their way and there ?
" These facts I think I'm able to declare,
" Religion was the cause : Divinity !
" Having declared the gospel shine (light) should be
" Extensive as the sun's diurnal shine ;
" This moved our founders to this great design."

PREFACE. V
A vast fund of information relative to the Political
and Ecclesiastical state of our ancestors may be collect
ed from the Plymouth Memorial and other Histories of
that Colony, and from Winthrop's Journal of the Mas
sachusetts, Hutchinson, Prince, Holmes, &c. But after
all there is still an increasing desire " to know," as
Mr. Farmer says, " something respecting those who
have preceded us in the stage of action ; and there has
begun a curiosity among many of the present genera
tion to trace back their progenitors, in an uninterrupted
series, to those who first landed on the bleak and in
hospitable shores of New England. And it is not im
probable that the arrival of the puritan fathers of New
England will form a more memorable epoch in history,
than the conquest of England does in that country ; and
that posterity, a few centuries hence, will experience as
much pleasure in tracing back their ancestry to the New
England colonists, as some of the English feel in being
able to deduce their descent from the Normans."
" There is a satisfaction in recognizing our first an
cestor from the European continent ; in knowing from
what part of Great Britain he came ; where he settled,
and the circumstances and condition of his family. Ow
ing to the trials and hardships endured by the first set
tlers of New England, the uncertainty of their remain
ing in the country, and the little time afforded them for
recording family data and genealogical facts, there are
but few families, who have full and complete satisfac
tion in each of these particulars. But some facts, even
at this late period, might be known of almost every in
dividual who settled in any of the colonies, if suitable
patience, research, and industry were employed in col
lecting them. Our earliest records and Memorials are

VI PREFACE.
full of information, and in regard to minuteness and ac
curacy will bear a comparison with those of modern
date ; and it is somewhat remarkable that so large a
portion of them have escaped the many perils to which
fire and the aboriginal wars exposed them."
These records are in a gradual state of decay, and
many of them in a very shattered condition, many names
and dates have already become obliterated, some por
tions lost, and probably lost forever ; every effort should
therefore be made to rescue these precious relics of an
tiquity from the ruins of time.
The materials of the First Part were principally col
lected by the personal labour and research of the author,
from authentic, original sources ; some small portion
from tradition, and some from the written communica
tions of persons interested in the work.
A large portion of the Second Part was collected and
arranged by Dr. Samuel W. Thayer, of Thetford, Vt.
more than twenty years ago, to which large additions
have been made from time to time, by Stephen W.
Jackson, Esq. of Boston, and others ; but nearly all the
dates of births, marriages, and deaths, prior to 1 760,
and even later, with very many additional names, (and
numerous corrections of errors,) were extracted from
town records with the utmost care and precision. Many
acknowledgments are however due to several distin
guished individuals for their contribution of Materials,
and for their encouragement and patronage towards its
publication, of whom are Rev. Timothy Alden, of East
Liberty, Pa. ; John Farmer, Esq. of Concord, N. H. ;
Hon. John Q. Adams of Quincy ; Z. B. Adams, M.
D. ; Isaac Porter, M. D., and Stephen W. Jackson,
Esq. of Boston ; Rev. Jonaihan French of N. Hamp-

PREFACE. vii

ton, N. H. ; Hon. Nahum Mitchel of Bridgewater ;
many Town Clerks, who have generously given free
access to their records, or furnished extracts therefrom,
and others too numerous to specify.

EXPLANATIONS.
A. B. C. D. &c. denotes the successive generations
from the first progenitor of each family. A. denotes
the first generation, B. the second, C. the third, &c.
in the first part. In the Second Part, consisting of
fourteen branches corresponding with the same number
of families, in Part I. the Progenitor of each branch is
numbered 1, and their generations designated by the
same characters, A. B. C. &c.
In the early records it will be observed that the dates
were specified by numerical figures in many instances,
as 23 day, 2 month, 1640, or 12 month, 3 day, 1657,
see Bass No. 11, first part, &c. which method of com
putation was continued until 1752, the year beginning
on the 25th of March, which was called the 1st month,
February the 12th, September, October, November, and
December, then having the numerical rank agreeably
to their Latin etemology, which is now done away.
To the dates of births, marriages, deaths, &c. record
ed prior to 1752, eleven days should be added, to make
the old style correspond with the new. (Compare No.

VIII preface.
1—5, Ninth Branch, O. S. with No. 62 Memoir, N. S.)
This rule will apply in most instances, but there are
exceptions. In conclusion, to use the language of another, on a
similar occasion — " The object of the author has been
to throw light on a subject of which, necessarily, very
many must have been ignorant ; and although this may
not have been effected in the best manner possible, he
is conscious of having done it as well as he could. If
the collection should be found in any degree useful, the
purpose will be answered."
ELISHA THAYER.
Dedham, June 18, 1835.

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

THE FAMILY OF ALDEN.

HON. JOHN ALDEN,*
the Progenitor of all of the name of Alden in the United
States, married Priscilla, daughter of Mr. William Mullins,
by whom "he had eight children, four sons and four daugh
ters, who lived to enter the marriage state, who had many
children and most of whom lived to a good old age."
[Alden's Collection.
1. John, 5. Elizabeth,
2. Joseph, 6. Sarah,
3. David, 7. Ruth,
4. Jonathan, 8. Mary.
*The Hon. John Alden was one ofthe pilgrims of Leyden, who came in
the May Flower to Plymouth, in 1620. He was about twenty two years
of age, when he arrived, and was one of those who signed the original
civil compact formed and solemnly adopted by the first adventurers at Cape
Cod Harbor, on the 15 November. This was a few days previous to their
finding and selecting a place for the commencement of their settlement in
this western world. He was a single man and appears to have been an in
mate in the family of Capt. Myles Standish. He was the stripling who first
leaped upon the rock, as mentioned by President Adams in a certain com
munication. It is well known that of the first company, consisting of one hundred and
one, about one half died in six months after landing, in consequence ofthe
hardships they were called to encounter. Mrs. Rose Standish, consort of
Capt. Standish, departed this life on the 29 January, 1621. This circum
stance is mentioned as an introduction to the following anecdote, which
has been carefully handed down by tradition :
In a very short time after the decease of Mrs. Standish, the Captain was
led to think that if he could obtain Miss Priscilla Mullins, a daughter of
Mr. William Mullins, the breach in his family would be happily repaired.
He therefore, according to the custom of those times, sent to ask Mr. Mul
lins' permission to visit his daughter. John Alden, the messenger, went
and faithfully communicated the wishes of the Captain. The old gentle-
2

10 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 2. I. A. JOHN ALDEN,
son of the Hon. John Alden, went from Duxbury to Boston
as early as 1659, with his wife Elizabeth, by whom he had
one child.
man did not object, as he might have done,on account ofthe recency of Capt.
Standish's bereavement. He said it was perfectly agreeable to him, but the
young lady must also be consulted. The damsel was then called into the
room, and John Alden, who is said to have been a man of most excellent
form, with a fair and ruddy complexion, arose, and in a very courteous and
prepossessing manner, delivered his errand. Miss Mullins listened with
respectful attention, and at last, after a considerable pause, fixing her eyes
upon him, with an open and pleasant countenance, said, "prythe John why
do you not speak for yourself?" He blushed and bowed and took his leave,
but with a look, which indicated more than his diffidence would permit
him olherwise to express. However he soon renewed his visit and it was
not long before their nuptials were celebrated in ample form. From them
are descended all of the name Alden in the United States. What re
port he made to his constituent after the first interview, tradition does not
unfold, but it is said, how true the writer knows not, that the Captain never
forgave him to the day of his death.
^For a few years, the subject of this article lived in Plymouth, and then
settled in Duxbury, on a farm, which, it is a little remarkable, has remain
ed in the possession of his descendants ever since, and is one of the best
in the town. He built his house on a rise of land near Eagle Tree Pond,
where the ruins of his well are still to be seen."*.
John Alden, the principal subject of this memoir, is supposed to have
been a native of some part ofthe Island of Great Britain. A very few of
the name however appear to have been in England. The name has prob
ably been more common in Germany. In a certain printed catalogue of
the graduates of Cambridge University, but one of this name is to be found.
In that part of Calamy's account of ejected ministers and others confined
to the County of Bedford, Mr. Alden a scholar of St. John's College is men
tioned as one who suffered from the tyranical Bartholomew Act. In Guil-
line's Display of Heraldry, the following armorial passage is recorded. "He
beareth gules, three crescents within a border engrailed ermine by the
name of Alden." This coat was assigned 8 September, 1607, by William
Cambden, clarencieur to John Alden, ofthe Middle Temple.
\,/ Through a long protracted life, the subject of this article was almost
continually engaged in public employments. In the patent for Plymouth,
in New England, dated 16 January, 1629, and signed by Robert Earl of
Warwick, Myles Standish, Edward Winslow, John Howland, and John
Alden or any of them, are named as the true and lawful attornies of the
council established at Plymouth, in the county of Devon. Accordingly,
Jphn Alden entered into some part of the tracts specified in the patent',
took possession in due form, and delivered the full and peaceable posses
sion and seizen of the same to William Bradford, Governor of the Old
Colony, his heirs, associates and assigns, secundum formam charta.
He was one of the Court of Assistants in 1633, and successively for a
number of years. From 1641 to 1649 inclusively, he was chosen to rep
resent the town of Duxbury in the General Court ofthe Old Colony. In
1653, and for several succeeding years, he was one ofthe Council of War
appointed on account of danger apprehended from the Indians. In the
year 1650, he was again elected one ofthe assistants to the Governor, and

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 11
1. Mary, born 17 Dec. 1659.
John Alden married Elizabeth Ewrill, widow of Abiell
Ewrill deceased, I April, 1660.
every year after till 1686. In December of the last mentioned year, Sir
Edmund Andros arrived with an extensive Commission from King James
II. appointing him Governor of all the New England Colonies. Of course
the liberties of the people of the Old Colony were supposed to be at an
end. The measures of Sir Edmund were very disgusting to the free born
sons of this western world ; and at length he was seized and imprisoned
at Boston. In 1688, a happy revolution took place ; William and Mary
came to the throne of England, and Andros had leave to depart from the
country. This colony then resumed its original powers, and elections by
the people took place till May, 1692, when the charter, uniting the Old
Colony of Plymouth with Massachusetts, arrived. The Governor, Lieut.
Governor and Secretary, were after appointed by Royal Authority.
»,The subject of this memoir was an assistant to all the Governors ofthe
Old Colony, except Carver, who early fell a victim to the distressing ca
lamities which afHieted the adventurers on their first arrival at Plymouth.
For thirty six years without interruption he was elected to this office, and
for the twenty last years of his life, from 1666 till the liberties ofthe peo
ple were infringed, through the folly of James the second, he was the se
nior assistant.
From tradition as well as from the annexed elegy occasioned by his
death, this aged and venerable puritan was distinguished by his holy life
and conversation. He was a meek, humble, sincere, pious, and faithful
follower ofthe blessed Redeemer, and his end was peace and triumph. —
The object which in his youthful days he anxiously sought, was fully at
tained.) He came to the howling wilds of America to enjoy the sweets of
religion, pure and undefiled. Like the saints of old he was willing to en
dure hardships with the people of God, while he might be instrumental in
extending the Kingdom of Immanuei, and looking to a better and an eter
nal state of existence for the rewards of grace. Here he was unmolested
in the exercise ofthe rights of conscience and in the worship ofthe Most
High. In addition to his spiritual blessings he was crowned with that
competence which is vital to content, with an uncommon length of days,
and with a goodly number of children, all of whom delighted in the ordi
nances of God and finally left that good name in the world which is bet
ter than precious ointment.
The following lines with which this article is closed are supposed to
have been written by the Rev. John Cotton of Plymouth, and are respect
ful to the memory of one of the pious and worthy fathers of New Eng
land. They have been several times given to the public from the press,
and are more valuable on account of the rich sentiments they contain,
than the style in which they are composed :
ELEGY,
On the death of the Honorable John Alden, for many years a Magistrate of
the Old Plymouth Colony, who died on the 12 September,
1687, probably in his 90th year.
The staff of bread and water eke the stay,
From sinning Judah God will take away ;
The prudent Counsellor, the Honorable,
Whom grace and holiness makes delectable,

12

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

2. John, born 20 Nov. 1660
3. Elizabeth, « 9 May, 1662
4. John, 2d, " 12 March, 1663

5. William, born 16 March, 1664
6. Elizabeth, 2d " 9 April, 1665
7. William, 2d, " 5 March, 1666

The Judge, the prophet, and the ancient saint;
The deaths of'such cause sorrowful complaint.
The earth and its inhabitants do fall,
The aged saint bears up its pillars all.
The hoary head in way of righteousness
A crown of glory is. Who can express
The abundant blessings by disciples old !
In every deed they're more than can be told.
The guise 'tis of a wanton generation
To wish the aged soon might quit their station.
Though truth it "be, the Lord our God does frown,
When aged saints by death do tumble down.
What though there be not such activity,
Yet in their prayers there's such fervency
As doth great mercy for a place obtain,
And gracious presence ofthe Lord maintain.
Though nature's strength in old age doth decay,
Yet the inward man renewed is day by day.
The very presence of a saint in years,
Who lifts his soul to God with prayers and tears,
Is a rich blessing unto any place,
Who have that mercy to behold his face.
When sin is ripe and calls for desolation
God will call home old saints from such a nation.
Let sinners then of the aged weary be.
God give me grace to mourn most heartily,
For death of this dear servant of the Lord,
Whose life God did to us so long afford,
God lent his life to greatest length of days,
In which he lived to his Redeemer's praise.
In youthful time he made Moses his choice,
His soul obeying great Jehovah's voice,
Freely forsook the world for sake of God,
In his house with his saints to have abode.
He followed God into this wilderness ;
Thereby to all the world he did profess
Affliction with his saints a better part
And more delightful to his holy heart,
Than sinful pleasures, lasting but a season ;
Thus said his faith, so saith not carnal reason.
He came one ofthe first into this land
And here was kept by God's most gracious hand.
Years sixty seven, which time he did behold
To poor New England mercies manifold.
All God's great works to this his Israel
From first implanting that to them befell ;
Of them he made a serious observation
And could of them present a large narration.
His walk was holy, humble and sincere,
His heart was filled with Jehovah's fear ;
He honored God with much integrity,
God therefore did him truly magnify.
The hearts of saints entirely did him love,

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 13

8. Zachariah, born 8 March, 1667
9. William, 3d " 10 Sept. 1669
10. Nathaniel, « about 1670

11. Zachariah,2d born 18 Feb. 1673
12. Nathan, " 17 Oct. 1677
13. Sarah, " 27 Sept. 1681
John Alden, Senior, died 14 March, 1702.
His uprightness so highly did approve,
That whilst to choose they had their liberty
Within the limits of this Colony,
Their civil leader him they ever chose
His faithfulness made hearts with him to close.
With all the Governors he did assist ;
His name recorded is within the list
Of Plymouth's pillars to his dying day.
His name is precious to eternal ay'.
He set his love on God and knew his name,
God therefore gives him everlasting fame.
So good and heavenly was his conversation,
God gave long life and showed him his salvation.
His work now finished upon this earth ;
Seeing the death of what he saw the birth,
His gracious Lord from heaven calls him home,
And saith, my servant, now to heaven come ;
Thou hast done good, been faithful unto me,
Now shalt thou live in bliss eternally.
On dying bed his ails were very great,
Yet verily his heart on God was set.
' He bare his griefs with faith and patience
And did maintain his lively confidence ;
Saying to some, the work which God begun,
He would preserve to its perfection.
His mouth was full of blessings till his death
To ministers and christians all : his breath*
Was very sweet by many a precious word
He uttered from the Spirit of his Lord.
He lived in, Christ, in Jesus now he sleeps;
And his blest Soul, the Lord in safety keeps.

JOHN ALDEN. Anagram — End all on Hi.
Death puts an end to all this world enjoys
And frees the saint from all, that here annoys.
This blessed saint hath seen an end of all
Worldly perfections. Now his Lord doth call
Him to ascend from earth to heaven high,
Where he is blest to all Eternity.
Who walk with God as he, shall so be blest,
And evermore in Christ, his arms shall rest.
Lord spare thy remnant, do not us forsake,
From us do not thy Holy Spirit take.
Thy cause, thy interest in this land still own
Thy gracions presence ay let be our crown. J. C. (Alden, 264.)

14 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 3. IV. B. JOHN ALDEN,*
son of John and Elizabeth Alden, married Elizabeth 
and settled in Boston.
1. Elizabeth, born 7 Nov. 1687 I 8. Nathaniel, born 6 July, 1700
2. Hannah, " 20 Nov. 1688 9. Thomas, . " 13 Aug. 1701
3. John, " 20 Sept. 1690 I Died same day.
4. Mary, " 15 Dec. 1691 10. Katharine, 2d " 17 Feb. 1704
5. Katharine, " 19 Aug. 1697 11. Thomas, 2d « 1 March, 1707
Died 31st October, 1702. 12. William, " 9 May, 1710
6. Gillam and ) tl „ Ju] 16g9 Died 27 December, 1714.
7. Ann, \ ' '
No. 4. III. C. JOHN ALDEN,
son of John and Elizabeth Alden, 2d, married Anna 
by whom he had two children, born in Boston.
1. Anna, born 29 January, 1722 | 2. Benjamin, born 18 Sept. 1724
This John Alden, must have been the same who went
to Needham, purchased a farm and married Thankful Par
ker, 26 Nov. 1728, (a second wife,) his name does" not oc
cur again in the Boston Records. The children of John
and Thankful Alden, were

1. Jemima,

born

9 March,

1730

7. Moses,

2. John,

a ,

9 Oct.

1731

8. Moses, 2d

3. Allice,

a

12 July,

1733

9. Thomas,

4. Henry,

a

27 Nov.

1734

10. Thankful,

5. Silas,

.(

23 Oct. '

1736

11. Mary.

6. Samuel,

it

1743

No. 5. I. D. JEMIMA ALDEN,
the first child of John and Thankful Alden died in infancy.
No. 6. II. D. JOHN ALDEN,
the second child of John and Thankful Alden settled in
Vermont. *This must have been the Capt. John Alden mentioned by Hutchinson,
(vol 2. p. 50.) as follows : " Towards the end of the month of May, 1692,
Capt. John Alden, of Boston, commander of a sloop in the colony service,
employed for supplying the posts East with provisions and stores, was ac
cused of Witchcraft, and thereupon sent down to Salem, although the Jus
tices allowed that he always had the character of an honest man. Alden
in his account says, that the accuser first pointed to another man and said
nothing, but the man who held her stooped down to her ear and then she
cried out Alden! Alden! All were ordered into the street and a ring
made, and then she cried out, "There stands Alden, a bold fellow, with
his hat on, sells powder and shot to the Indians."****** After examina
tion he was committed to gaol, where he lay fifteeu weeks and then was
prevailed on by his friends to make his escape and to absent himself until
the consternation should abate, and the people recover the use of their
reason."

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 15
No. 7. III. D. ALLICE ALDEN,
the third child of John and Thankful Alden was married to
Jonathan Capron of Attleborough, Mass.
No. 8. IV. D. HENRY ALDEN,
the fourth child of John and Thankful Alden lived and died
in Needham, Mass.
No. 9. V. D. SILAS ALDEN,
the fifth child of John and Thankful Alden, married Mar
garet Capron a sister of Jonathan Capron before named,
and settled in Needham. He was a deacon ofthe church.
His children were,'
' 1 . Moses, who married Elizabeth Whiting, and settled
in Marlborough, N. H.
2. Elizabeth, whose husband was Enoch Mills of Wa
tertown. 3. Paul, who married Rebecca Newell, and settled in
Newton, Mass.
4. Silas, who married Mary Gay, and settled in Tem-
pleton. 5. Amasa, who married Martha Davenport, and settled
in Dedham. 6. Lydia, whose husband was Fuller Mills. • She lives
in Boston. 7. Rebecca, whose husband was Timothy Pike, of
Dudley. 8. Simeon, who married Elizabeth Cook, and settled
in Newton. 9. Samuel, who married Lavina Ausdale, and lived in
Needham. 10. George, who married Hannah Wright, and settled
in Needham.
Dea. Silas Alden died in March, 1826, aged about 90.
No. 10. VI. D. SAMUEL ALDEN,
the sixth child of John and Thankful Alden, married Su
sannah Coller, and settled in Needham. His children were,
1. Hannah, born 9 April, 1772 I 4. Susannah, born Sept. 1777
2. Susannah, " about 1774 | 5. Sarah, " 28 Nov. 1778-
And died the next year. I 6. Priscilla, who died in infancy.
3. Abigail, " 15 Jan. 1776 I 7. Samuel born 1 June, 1792
Mr. Samuel Alden died in June, 1797.

16 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 11. IX. D. THOMAS ALDEN,
the ninth child of John and Thankful Alden, married Polly
Cheney, and settled at Otter Creek, (now Middlebury) Vt.
No. 12. X. D. THANKFUL ALDEN,
the tenth child of John and Thankful Alden, was married
to  Pratt.
No. 13. XI. D. MARY ALDEN,
the eleventh and youngest child of John and Thankful Al
den, was married to Samuel Paine of Roxbury.

No. 14. IX. B. WILLIAM ALDEN,
son of John and Elizabeth Alden, married Mary Drewry
in 1691, and settled in Boston.
1. Mary, born 14 Feb. 1693 I 4. Lydia, born 22 Dec. 1701
Died 27 October 1702. | 5. Mary, " 12 June, 1706
% Elizabeth, born 10 March, 1695 6. Drewry, " . 12 May, 1708
3. William, " 23 July, 1697 | 7. John, " 22 Jan. 1711

No. 15. X. B. NATHANIEL ALDEN,
son of John and Elizabeth Alden, married Hepzibah
Mountjoy in 1691, and settled in Boston.
1. Mary, born 20 Aug. 1692 I 3. Elizabeth, born  : 
2. Nathaniel, " 6 Aug. 1694 | 4. Hepzibah, " 
No. 16. II. C. NATHANIEL ALDEN,
son of the preceeding, married Mary  , and settled in
Boston, and had one daughter.
1 . Elizabeth, born 3 Aug. 1730, and perhaps other children.

No. 17. XI. B. ZACHARIAH ALDEN,
son of John and Elizabeth Alden, was graduated at Har
vard College, in 1692. In 1700, he married Mary Viall,
and settled in Boston.
1. Zachariah, 11 Oct. 1701.
Note. — William, son of Henry and Deborah Alden, was born in Ded-
ham, 14 August, 1709. — [Dedham Records.
Henry Alden deceased Feb. ye. 18, 1730.
Mary ye. daughter of William and Ruth Alden, deceased May 29, 1740.
Ruth Alden, ye. wife of William Alden, deceased Ded. ye. 17, 1766.
This Henry was probably a son of John Alden, senior, of Bos'ton.
[Needham Records.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 17
No. 18. I. C. ZACHARIAH ALDEN,
son of the preceding, married Jemima  , and settled
in Boston.
1. Mary, born 8 March, 1725.*

No. 19. II. A. JOSEPH ALDEN,
the second son of the Hon. John Alden of Duxbury, whose
wife was Mary Simmons, was one of the original settlers
of Bridgewater.f His children were, 1. Isaac. 2. Joseph.
3. John.
No. 20. I. B. ISAAC ALDEN,
son of Joseph Alden, married Mehitable, daughter of Sam
uel Allen, 1685, and settled in East Bridgewater, their
children,
1. Mehitable, born 1687. 1 6. John, born

2. Sarah, " 1688 | 7. Mercy,
3. Mary, " 1691 I 8. Abigail, "
4. Isaac, " 1692 9. Jemima, "
5. Ebenezer, " 1693 1
No. 21. I. C. MEHITABLE ALDEN,
was married to Benjamin Richards, in 1711.

No. 22. II. C. SARAH ALDEN,
was married to Seth Brett, in 1712, and Dea. Recompence
Cary, ia 1727.

No. 23. III. C. MARY ALDEN,
was married to John Webb of Braintree, 1720. She died
a widow 1772, aged 82.
*Lydia, daughter of Zachariah and Lydia Alden, was born in Milton, 3
June, 1730. — [Milton Records.
This was probably the same man with a second wife.
t The first improvements in this place, which were begun in 1654, were
in what is called the West parish, which for a time was known by the
name of Duxbury plantation.
The Sachem who deeded this township, went with the purchasers upon
a certain hill, in the East parish and made his conveyance in this manner,
mentioning the consideration, " I give yon all the land South seven miles :
all the land West seven miles : all the land North seven miles, and all the
land East to where-the white men live."
Joseph Alden departed this life 8 Feb. 1697, at the age pf about 73
years, leaving a widow and three sons above named.
[Alden's Collection. 2, 207.
3

18 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 24. IV. C. ISAAC ALDEN,
lived to old age, a Bachelor, and left a large real estate.
No. 25. V. C. Capt. EBENEZER ALDEN,
married Anna, daughter of Joseph Keith, 1717, their chil
dren,
1. Ann, born 1718 I 4. Nathan, born !'¦"
2. Susanna, » 1719 5. Ezra, " 1732
3. Abigail, " 1721 |
No. 26. I. D. ANNA,
was married to Eleazer Washburn.
No. 27. II. D. SUSANNA,
was married to Ephraim Cary.
No. 28. III. D. ABIGAIL,
was married to Ebenezer Byram, Jr. Esq. all at the same
time, 1738. The mother died 1775, aged 79 ; the father
1776, aged 83, and was the surviving member of the church
in East Bridgewater, when it was first gathered in 1724.
No. 29. IV. D. Dea. NATHAN ALDEN,
son of Capt. Ebenezer Alden, married Mary, daughter of
Daniel Hudson, 1750 ; their children 1. Nathan, born 1751.
She died 1755, and he married Lydia, daughter of Benja
min Richards, 1757. (See No. 21.) 2. Isaac, born 1758.*
The father died 1807, aged 80. The second wife died
1823, aged 90 years and 7 months.
No. 30. I. E. NATHAN ALDEN, Esq.
married a Barrell for his first wife, and settled on the
homestead of his father, and has three sons. 1. Marcus.
2. Isaac. 3. Lucius. His second wife was a widow.

No. 31. V. D. EZRA ALDEN,
son of Capt. Ebenezer Alden, married Rebecca, daughter
of Josiah Keith of Easton, 1756 ; their children, 1. a son,
1757.* 2. Abby, 1759.* 3. Abigail, 1761. 4. Isaac, 1763.
5. Susanna, 1766.
No. 32. III. E. ABIGAIL,
was married to George Vining, 1778.
* This star denotes their early death.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 19
No. 33. V. E. SUSANNA,
was married to Jacob Allen, 1784, and both removed to
Plainfield. The father died and the 5widow was married
to John Bisbee, 1771, and died 1777, aged 41.

No. 34. VI. C. JOHN ALDEN,
son of Isaac and Mehitable Alden, married Hannah, daugh
ter of Henry Kingman, 1727 ; their children, 1. John and
2. James, born 1729.* 3. Isaac, 1731. 4. Jonathan, 1733.
5. Hannah, 1736. 6. Adam, 1738.* 7. another son, 1740.*
8. Abigail, 1742.* 9. Keziah, 1743. The mother died
1744, and he then married Rebecca Nightingale, 1745. 10.
Rebecca, 1745. 11. John, 1747. 12. Esther, 1749.* 13.
James, 1751. 14. Adam, 1754. 15. Joseph, 1755. 16.
Benjamin, 1757. The father died 1762, aged about 67.
No. 35. X. D. REBECCA,
was married to John Sprague, 1767, and they with the
mother and John went to Warwick, James, Adam, Joseph
and Benjamin went to Claremont, N. H.

No. 36. VII. C. MERCY,
daughter of Isaac Alden, was married to Zacheus Packard,
1725. .(See Cary, p. 25,) and settled in N. Bridgewater.
No. 37. IX. C. JEMIMA,
sister of the preceeding, was married to Dea. Thomas
Whitman, 1727. — [Hon. Judge Mitchell.
No. 38. II. B. Dea. JOSEPH ALDEN,
who spent his days in the South Parish of Bridgewater,
was the second son of Joseph Alden, noticed in Article No.
19. He married Hannah, daughter of Daniel Dunham of
Plymouth, about 1689, a native of Middleborough. Their
children, 1. Daniel Alden, Esq. who died at his seat in Stafford,
at the age of 80 years.
2. Eleazer Alden, who died on his farm near Pine Hill,
in the South of Bridgewater, at the age of 79 years.
3. Samuel Alden, who died on his farm at Titiquot, at
the age of 80 years.
4. Capt. Seth Alden, who inherited and occupied the
farm of his father, and died at the age of 75 years.

20 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
5. Hannah Alden, the wife of Mark Lothrop of Easton,
who died in her 81st year.
6. Mary Alden, the wife of Timothy Edson of Stafford,
who died at the age of 80 years.
7. Mehitable Alden, the wife of Barnabas Eaton of Mid-
dleborough, who died at the age of 30 years.
In Memory of
Deacon Joseph Alden, who deceased 22 December, 1747.
in the 80th year of his age.
Memento Mori.
[Alden's Collection. 2. 208.
No. 39. I. C. DANIEL ALDEN, Esq.
son of Deacon Joseph Alden, had seven children, viz :
1. Joseph Alden, who lived at Stafford, and died at Wor
cester, at the age of about 50 years.
2. Daniel Alden, Esq. who removed to Lebanon in the
vicinity of Dartmouth College, in the latter part of his life,
and died at the age of 70 years ; was the father of Dr. Eb
enezer Alden, and others.
3. Zephaniah Alden, who spent his days in Stafford, and
died at the age of about 80 years.
4. Barnabas Alden, who lived at Ashfield, and died at
the age of 60 years.
5. Ebenezer Alden, who died at Stafford, at the age of
21 years.
6. Abigail Alden, who was the wife, and is now, (1814)
the widow of the late venerable Dea. Whitman of Abington.
7. Hannah Alden, who was the wife of Joshua Blodget
of Stafford, and died at the age of 70 years. — [Ib. 3. 28.
No. 40. I. E. EBENEZER ALDEN,*
a Physician of distinguished reputation in Randolph, in
Mass. was born at Stafford, in Conn. 4 July, 1755. He
was a son of Daniel Alden, Esq. of Lebanon, in New Hamp-
* The following is from a sketch drawn by the Rev. Dr. Strong, pastor
of the church and congregation in Randolph :
" Having gone through a regular course of study, preparatory to the
practice of physic, he removed to Braintree, (now Randolph,) Mass. in the
year 1781, where he commenced the duties of his profession. These he
discharged with reputation to himself, and with great usefulness to his em
ployers; His circle of business, though small at first, gradually increased
until it became very extensive.
As a Physician, he was remarkably attentive, prudent, and successful.
During the latter part of his life, his advice was sought and much respect-

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 21
shire, and grandson of Daniel Alden, whose name stands
at the head of the preceding article. The subject of this
article received his acidemical education at Plainfield, un
der the tuition of Ebenezer Pemberton, Esq. a gentleman,
who, for his urbanity, talents, acquirements, and wonder
ful ability in his profession, is greatly esteemed and ven
erated by all who have ever had the honour and the hap
piness to be under his instruction, and whose numerous
pupils, not a few have risen to the most elevated rank, in
Church and State. He married his wife from one of the
first families in Randolph, (Sarah, daughter of Col. Jona
than Bass, and also a descendant of the Hon. John Alden.
See Bass, Nos. 32 and 34,) by whom he had two sons and
one daughter, viz : Ebenezer, Henry Bass, and Susan,
ed by his brethren of the faculty in his vicinity. No Physician, in this
part of the country, possessed the love and confidence of his patients to a
higher degree. This was evident from the universal sorrow occasioned
among them by his death. They felt as though they had lost, not only
their able and beloved Physician, but a most important friend and useful
member of society. Such indeed was the subject of this biographical
sketch." Amidst all the rage of political party spirit, he never betrayed the inter
ests of his country. He was a disciple of Washington, whose principles
he revered and uniformly supported. As a husband, Dr. Alden was kind
and affectionate ; as a parent, tender and faithful. He was a firm, un
shaken believer in the truth of divine revelation, for about twenty years
previous to his death, a member of the Church of Christ. He was never
absent from public worship on the Lord's day, unless imperious necessity
required it. He believed in the necessity of , regeneration by the special
influence ofthe Holy Spirit, in order to future happiness. A hope that he
had experienced such an internal change, and was interested in the merits
ofthe Redeemer, supported him during his last sickness, and enabled him
to meet death with coolness and fortitude. He was not only a Christian
in theory but in practice. Whenever he conversed about himself, he did
it with the greatest modesty and self abasement. Instead of resembling
the bold confident professor, who generally out-lives his religion and deep
ly wounds the cause of Christ, he resembled the little trembling tree which
often takes the deepest root in the garden of the Lord and bears the most
and best ripe fruit.
The writer of these memoirs, who was intimately acquainted with the
subject of them for many years has seldom known a person who appeared
to act more conscientiously in the various concerns of life, and whose daily
conduct would better bear the test of examination. He proved the sincer
ity of his faith by his works.
In his dying address to his children he earnestly exhorted them to seek
first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, assuring thein that if they
did thus, all other needful things would be added. In truth it may be
said he has left behind him that good name which is better than precious
ointment. " Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end
of that man is peace."— [Alden's Collection. 3,29.

22 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 41. II. C. ELEAZER ALDEN,*
the second son of Dea. Joseph Alden, married in the year
1720, Martha, a daughter of Joseph Shaw, and a sister of
the late Rev. John Shaw, and settled in South Bridgewa
ter.— [Alden's Col. 2, 209.
Their children and descendants were,
A.* No. 42. I D. Jonathan, was born 22 June, 0. S.
1721, and settled on a farm in Greenwich, Mass. where he
died at the age of 84 years. His wife Experience, was a
daughter of Nathaniel Howard of South Bridgewater, his
native place, and died in December, 1809, in the 91st year
of her age. Their children were,
1. Col. Amos, who settled in Enfield, Conn, whose first
wife was Hannah Bush. Their children were Mary, Han
nah, Amos, Seth, and Lovice. His second wife was Eliza
beth, a daughter of Lemuel Kingsbury, and widow of Eli
sha Pitkin, Esq. of Hudson.
2. Jonathan, whose wife was Mary Merrill of Stafford.
3. Mary, whose husband was Moses, a son of Deacon
Simon Stone, and settled in Ruport, N. Y.
4. Caleb, who died at the age of 21 years.
5. Azuba, whose husband was a son of Jacob Ramsdale.
6. Huldah, whose husband was Rufus Bush of Enfield.
7. Seth, who died at the age of 14 years.
8. Howard, a Physician in Suffield, whose wife was Rho
da, a daughter of Capt. Consider Williston. Their children
were Sarah, Sidney, Edwin, Delia, Leonard, Howard, Eli
za Pitman, John Newton, William Henry, George Willis-
ton, Sarah King, and Julia.
9. Experience, whose husband was Rendall Wheeler of
Greenwich.
B8. No. 43. II D. Eleazer,\ was born 30 August, O. S.
* Children marked A. B. C. &c.
f His epitaph as well as the next following, was written
by the late Rev. John Shaw of Bridgewater :
HERE HES BUKIED
MRS. MARTHA ALDEN,
the wife of Mr. Eleazer Alden
Who died 6th Jan. 1769 aged 69
years.
The resurrection day will come, [tomb;
And Christ's strong voice will burst the
The sleeping dead we trust will rise
With joy and pleasure in her eyes,
And ever shine among the wise.
[Alden's Col. 2, 209

HERE LIES BURIED
MR. ELEAZER ALDEN,
Who died 29th Jan. 1773 in the 79th
year of his age.
Laid in the dust he must abide,
Thus sleeping by his consort's side.
Ye children living, come and see,
Where both your once loved parents be;
Then follow in the path they trod,
Till you shall rest with Christ in God.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 23
1723, and settled on a farm near his father's, where he di
ed at the age of 80 years. Sarah, his wife, who lived to
the age of 91 years, was a daughter of Nicholas Whitman
of East Bridgewater. Their children were 1 . Martha, who
was born 17 July, 1752, and died 29 May, 1802, whose
husband was Sylvanus Blossom. Their children were Al
den, Libeus, and Sarah, whose husband was William
Snell, Jr.
2. Mary, who was born 2 July, 1754, and who died un
married after many years' great bodily infirmities.
3. Abigail, who was born 23 August 1756, and whose
husband was William Snell, Esq. Their children were
William, Seth, Smerdis, Eleazer, Alden, and Martin.
4. Sarah, who was born 29 March, 1759, and died 8 Aug.
1778. 5. Hannah, who was born 13 March, 1762, whose huS=
band was Levi Latham. Their children were, Nathaniel,
Cyrus, Susanna, Marcus, Robert, Marcus, Lewis, and
Hannah. 6. Eleazer, who was born 21 March, 1767, and whose
first wife was Deborah Churchill. Their children were,
Lewis, Isaac, and Rebecca.

C. No. 44. III. D. Abraham, who died at the age of
two years.

B. No. 45. IV D. David, was born 18 June, 0. S. 1727,
and settled on a farm in Ashfield, near Mount Owen, where
he died at the age of 80 years. His wife was Lucy, a
daughter of Noah Thomas of Middleborough, and surviv
ed her husband. Their children were,
1. Isaac, a magistrate, who died in Warren County,
Pennsylvania, at the age of 70 years, and whose wife Irene,
was a daughter of the Rev. Ebenezer Smith. Their chil
dren were, Philander, Philomela, the wife of Dr. Rathbone
of Camden, N. Y. ; Joshua, for many years in the service of
the patriots in South America; Pliny, Isaac, who owns and
occupies an extensive plantation in Louisiana, thirty miles
from Nachitoches; Hiram, a physician in Ripley, N.Y. ; Rich
ard, a magistrate in Pine Grove, Penn.; Enoch and Philo.
2. David, of Batavia, Ohio, whose wife Susanna, was a
daughter of John Ward of Buckland. Their children were,
Ezra, Lucy, Chandler, Mary, Lydia, Enoch, Susanna, Han
nah, and Sarah.

24. FAMILY MEMORIAL.
3. John, a minister of the Baptist denomination, who in
herits and occupies his paternal estate, and whose first wife
was Nancy, a daughter of Jonathan Gray of Pelham. Their
children were, Arion, Elizabeth, Eunice, Nancy, Armille,
Cyrus, Lucy, Willard, and Minerva.
4. Lydia, the wife of Jonathan Gray, a brother of Nan
cy. Their children were, Elias, Irene, David, Lucy, Lydia,
Levi, Nancy, and Naomi.
5. Enoch, a Physician in Redfield, N. Y. whose wife was
Lucy Elmor.
E. No. 46. V D. Joshua* was born 19 April, 0. S. 1729,
inherited and occupied his paternal farm, near Pine Hill,
in South Bridgewater, where he died at the age of 80
years. His wife was Mary, the widow of Seth, the son of
Capt. Seth Alden, and a daughter of Eleazer Carver. She
died 2 Dec. 1811, about 63 years of age. He had no chil-
*Lieut. Alden, like some others ofthe name, and like many of the de
scendants from the pilgrims of Leyden, had a great fondness for the his
tory of New England.
The hazardous enterprize, the uncommon trials, the exquisite sufferings,
the noble christian heroism of those venerable worthies, who forsook the
endearments of their native land, and fled to this western world, the haunt
of savages and beasts of prey, and encountered hardships, which would
have immortalized a Roman band, were subjects, which deeply interest
ed his feelings, as they invariably must those of every one, who is a friend
to liberty of conscience, and to religion, pure and undefiled.
He was a farmer of intelligence, and blessed with that competence which
is vital to content. He enjoyed the society of his friends and was much
esteemed by all who knew him.
From 1756 to the beginning of 1809 he kept an accurate bill of mortal
ity for the' South parish of Bridgewater, from which it appears that that
part of our country is remarkable for longevity. This fact will be duly
noticed in a historical discourse which Dr. Sanger is preparing against
the close of the first century from the gathering of the church in that
parish.— [Alden's Col. 2. 210. EPITAPH.
Beneath are deposited the remains of Lieut. Joshua Alden, who died
21st March 1809 in the 80th year of his age.
He led a sober and regular life, was a friend to peace and good order,
a steady attendant on public worship and a valuable member of society.
In his last will and testament, after some deductions, he bequeathed a
tenth part of his property to the South congregational society in Bridge-
water, of which one hundred dollars were for the use of the church of
which he was a member, two hundred dollars for the encouragement of
psalmody, and the remainder for the fund of said society.
To perpetuate his memory and to express the gratitude due to an exam
ple so worthy of imitation, it has been thought fit to erect this monument.
[Ibid, 2, 210.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 25
dren upon whom to bestow his estate, a tenth of which
he bequeathed to the congregational church of which he
was a member.

F. No. 47. VI D. Caleb, who died at the age of two
years.

G. No. 48. VII D. Ezra, was born 22 June, 0. S. 1734;
a deacon in the congregational church at Greenwich, where
he settled on a farm, and died at the age of 84 years. His
first wife was Miriam, a daughter of Uriah Richardson of
Stafford, and grand-daughter of the Rev. Jacob Green of
Hanover, N. J. Their children were,
1. Sarah, the wife of Daniel Alden, Jr. originally of Staf
ford, but afterwards of Lebanon, N. H. a son of Daniel Al
den, Esq. Their children were Daniel, Ezra, John, Sarah,
Roxena, Elam, Julius, and Dorothy.
2. Judith, the wife of James, a son of Col. James Stone.
Their children were James, Jemima, Miriam, Abigail, Eli
zabeth, and Sarah.
3. Eunice, the wife of Capt. Abijah Powers. Their
children were John, Sarah, Benjamin, Horace, and Alva.
4. Ezra, whose wife was Achsah, a daughter of Dea. Nehe
miah Stebbins of Longmeadow. Their children werePliny,
Samuel, Alma, Jason, Abel, and Emery. Dea. Alden's sec
ond wife was Sarah, the widow of Abel Harwood, and
daughter of Capt. Benjamin Ruggles of Hardwick. His
children by her were Miriam, Dorothy, the wife of Eben
ezer Eaton of Montville, Conn.; Anna, the wife of the Rev.
Caleb Knight of Monson ; Abel, Alice, and Miriam.

H. No. 49. VIII D. Timothy, was born 24 Nov. 0. S.
1736, was graduated at Harvard University, 1762, was or
dained pastor of the congregational church in Yarmouth,
Mass. 13 Dec. 1769, and died 13th Nov. 1828, having near
ly completed the fifty-ninth year of his pastorate, and the
ninety-second of his age. On his grave stone, kindly
erected by his much esteemed people, it is stated that "He
was a faithful and beloved pastor ; a man of prayer ; of a
mild, cheerful, amiable disposition, sanctified by grace ; of
great humility ; and exemplary in the various walks of a
long life. All his hopes rested on the merits of Jesus Christ,
and his end was peace. The memory ofthe just is bless
ed." His wife was Sarah, a daughter of the Rev. Habijah
Weld of Attleborough, lineally descended, according to
Guillim, from Edrick Sylvaticus, anglicised, Wild or Weld,
4

26 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
a saxon of rengwn in the days of Harold and William the
Conqueror, whose father was Alfrick, a brother of Edrick
of Stratton, Duke of Mercia, and in the maternal line, from
John Fox the Martyrologist. She died 28 Oct. 1796, in. the
59th year of her age. — [Alden's Coll. Art. 60.

Their children were,
No. 50. 1. Timothy, who was born 28 August, 1771,
was graduated at Harvard University, 1794, was ordained
a colleague with the Rev. Samuel Haven, D. D. in the
South Congregational Church of Portsmouth, N. H. 20 Nov.
1799 ; was honorably released from his pastoral charge, 31
July, 1805, by the advice of a mutual Council ; was after
wards Principal of an academy for both sexes in Ports
mouth ; of a young ladies' academy in Boston, and of the
young ladies' boarding academy at Newark in New Jersey;
was inaugurated President and Professor, in several de
partments of Alleghany College at Meadville in Pennsyl
vania, 28 July, 1817, resigned his connexion with that In
stitution, 11 Nov. 1831, and in 1834 became Principal of
the East Liberty Institute, located in a pleasant village,
four miles East of the city of Pittsburgh, where, in sepa
rate buildings, both sexes are taught in a variety of branch
es of literature and science. His first wife was Elizabeth
Shepherd, the only child of Capt. Robert Wormsted of
Marblehead. — [See Alden's Coll. Art. 525.
Their children were 1. Martha Wright, who was born
at Marblehead, 19 May, 1798, the second wife ofthe Hon.
Patrick Farrelly of Meadville, a native of the County of
Caven in Ireland, who died at Pittsburgh, on his way to
Congress, 12 Jan. 1826. They had one daughter, who di
ed in infancy, and one son, Patrick Alden, who was born
11 August, 1821. Mr. Farrelly's former wife was Eliza
beth, a daughter of Gen. David Mead, the pioneer to
French Creek, and the first settler of Meadville By her
he had two sons, David Mead and John Wilson, both grad
uates of Alleghany College, and are in the practice ofthe
law at Meadville. 2. Elizabeth Shepherd Wormsted who
was born at Portsmouth, 23 Nov. 1800, the wife of' John
Gibson, a merchant in Meadville. They had five children,
all of whom, except Ehzabeth Shepherd, died in infancy.
3. Timothy John Fox, who was born at Portsmouth 1 2 Am-il
1802, was an alumnus of the first class of Alleirhanv Col
lege, which was admitted to the baccalaureate in 1821 and
to the degree of Master of Arts in 1824, and settled iA the
practice of the law at Meadville. His wife was Priscilla

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 27
Dunn, a daughter of Cornelius Van Horne, originally from
New Jersey, one of the first company of settlers on French
Creek. Their children were, Timothy Cornelius Worm
sted Farrelly, Josephine Willis, Cornelius Van Horne,
who died 14 Jan. 1834, at the age of six years, and Har
riet. 4. Robert Wormsted, who was born at Portsmouth,
30 Jan. 1804, a graduate of the first class at Alleghany
College, for several years a Midshipman in the U.S. Navy,
and afterwards in the whaling service. 5. Sarah Weld
Josephine Nau, who was born at Newark, N. J. 30 Dec.
1812, the wife of Peter Joseph Maitland, a native of Phil-
adelphia,"Who settled in Pittsburgh. They have one daugh
ter, Mary, who was born 28 Dec. 1833.
Mr. Alden's second wife, Sophia Louisa Luker, a native
of Farringdon in Berkshire, was the only child of George
Mulcock, a merchant, born in Wiltshire, near Highworth,
in Great Britain, who brought his family to the United
States in 1795, and died at Philadelphia, 21 Dec. 1805, at
the age of 44 years. By her he had one daughter, Caro
line Ann Grier Mulcock, who was born at Meadville, 31
July, 1823.

No. 51. 2. Isaiah, who was born 22 Sept. 1772, was grad
uated at Harvard University, in 1799 ; in 1817 settled in
Meadville, and has devoted his life to the instruction of
youth. His wife was Susanna, a daughter of Barnabas
Hedge of Yarmouth. Their children were, 1. Betsey, the
wife of Augustus Bradley of Meadville. Their children
were, Adeline Elizabeth, Warren Hedge, Augustus, Susan
na, and Harriet, who died in infancy. 2. Eunice Weld.
3. Sarah Weld, the wife ofthe Rev. James Grier Wilson,
a graduate of Alleghany College. 4. Weld Noble.

No. 52. 3. Martin, who was born 17 Oct. 1773; was grad
uated at Harvard University, in 1799 ; was ordained a
Congregational Minister of the gospel, without a pastoral
charere.

'sv

No. 53. 4. Oliver, who was born 9 March, 1775, was ed
ucated a merchant in Charleston, S. C. in the house of
Crocker & Sturges, whose wife Lucy, was a daughter of
David Alden, Jr. formerly of Williamstown, Mass. but sub
sequently of Batavia, Ohio. Their children were Nancy
Ward, Julia* Ann, David Chandler, Oliver Noble, Henry
Williams, Charles Fox, Lucy, and Clinton. Mr. Alden was
a magistrate many years, and was engaged in mercantile

28 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
pursuits till 1829, when he removed to Aldenia, a new vil
lage pleasantly situated on the western shore of Konney-
aut Lake, Pennsylvania.
No. 54. 5. Sarah Weld, who was born 17 Dec. 1776, the
second wife of Capt. Isaac Matthews of Yarmouth, who
died at sea, 5 Oct. 1827, as he was returning from a voy
age, in the 55th year of his age.
No. 55. 6. Martha Shaw, who was born 8 Jan. 1778, the
wife of Capt. Jeremiah Taylor, a native of Yarmouth, who
having abandoned a sea-faring life, settled on a farm in
Hawley, Mass. where he died. Their children were, 1.
Oliver Alden, an alumnus of Alleghany and Union Colleges,
and a graduate of both, a theological student at Andover,
where he has resided for some time, engaged in translat
ing German authors for the press. 2. Mira, who died in
her fourth year. 3. Sarah. 4. Martha. 5. Mary Fox,
who died in her second year. 6. Timothy Alden, a mem
ber of Amherst College. 7. Rufus, a member of Amherst
College. 8. Mary Joice.— [Rev. T. Alden. M. S.

No. 56. Ill C. SAMUEL ALDEN,
the third son of Dea. Joseph Alden, settled at Titiquot, in
Middleborough, and had four sons, 1. Samuel, who settled
in North Bridgewater ; 2. Josiah ; 3. Simeon ; 4. Silas,
who died in the 22d year of his age.
No. 57. ID. SAMUEL ALDEN,
was son of Samuel Alden of Titiquot, (who was a descend
ant of John Alden of Duxbury,) one of the first settlers in
Bridgewater. He married a Williams, had seven sons,
Daniel, Silas, Joseph, Samuel, Williams, Seth, and Hosea,
and one daughter Hannah, who married James Cary.
Samuel Alden died in 1816, aged 81.
1. Daniel, married a Cary, had three sons, Otis, Daniel,
and Alpheus, and one daughter Sally, who married a Burr.
Otis married an Adams, Daniel 2d, married a Southworth.
He and Alpheus live in Randolph.
2. and 3. Silas and Joseph live in Jay, state of Maine.
4. Samuel 2d, married a Ford, has one son Sanford, and
three daughters, Mehitable, Hannah, and Sally.
5. Williams, married a Linfield, has three daughters,
Mary, Lavina, and Clarissa.
6. Seth, married a Southworth, and lives in Stoughton.
7. Hosea, married an Edson. — [Cory's Genealogy, 42.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 29
No. 58. II D. JOSIAH ALDEN,
son of Samuel Alden of Titiquot, had three sons, Elijah,
Hazael, Josiah.

No. 59. Ill D. SIMEON ALDEN,
brother ofthe preceding, had eight sons, 1. Simeon, who
married Rachel French. (See French, No. 18, 7.) 2. Al
pheus ; 3. Silas, who married Polly French, (see French,
No. 5, 9,) for his first wife, and Mrs. Charlotte, widow of
Ezra Thayer, deceased, for his second. (See Thayer, No.
26, 8, and French, No. 18, 8.) 4. Solomon ; 5. David ; 6.
Jonathan : 7. Isaac ; S. Lot.

No. 60. IV C. Capt. SETH ALDEN,*
the youngest son of Dea. Joseph Alden, had four sons, 1.
Oliver ; 2. Seth, whose wife was Mary Carver. (See No.
46,) 3. Caleb ; 4. Joseph.
No. 61. Ill B. JOHN ALDEN,
the third son of Joseph Alden of Bridgewater, married
Hannah, a daughter of Capt. Ebenezer White of Wey
mouth. (See White, No. 30.) Their children were,
1 . David, who married Juda Paddleford, and settled in
Middleborough. 2. Priscilla, whose husband was Abraham Borden.
3. Thankful, whose husband was Francis Eaton.
4. Hannah, whose husband was Thomas Wood.
5. Lydia, whose first husband was Samuel Eddy, and
second John Fuller.
6. Mary, whose husband was Noah Thomas-.
7. Abigail, whose husband was Nathan Thomas.
S. Joseph, who married Hannah Hall ; settled in Mid
dleborough. 9. John, who married Lydia Lazell for his first wife,
and Rebecca Weston for his second, and settled in Mid
dleborough. *HIS EPITAPH.
In memory of Capt. SETH ALDEN, who departed this life 6 September,
1784, iu the 75th year of his age.
The corpse in silent darkness lies,
Our friend is gone, the Captain dies !
In peace he lived, in peace he died :
Sleeps sweetly by his cousort's side.
In this dark cell, they both must lie,
Till th' archangel rends the sky.
Aud saints ascend to Christ on high. [Alden's Col.

30 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
10. Ebenezer, who married Anna Whitaker for his first
wife, and Rebecca Smith for his second. At twenty years
of age, he went with many others from New England, on
the expedition to Cuba, where he was taken prisoner, and
suffered great hardships, not being released under ten
years. He settled in Ashfield.
11. and 12. Samuel and Nathan, who died at an early
13. Noah, was settled in Bellingham, as a Minister of
the Gospel.— [Alden's Collection. 3, 67.
No. 62. IX C. JOHN ALDEN,
son of John and Hannah Alden, was the subject of the fol
lowing memoir, which was published in the Christian
Watchman, of April 14, 1821, as follows :
In Middleborough, the venerable John Alden, in the 103d
year of his age. His greatgrandfather, whose name he
bore, as did also his grandfather* and father, was one of
the first settlers of New England, being one of the number
who accompanied the Rev. Mr. Robinsonf from Europe to
America in 1620, and is said to have been the man who first
stepped upon the Plymouth Rock. His grand mother was
the daughter of Mr. Peregrine White,! who was the first
male child born in New England. Mr. Alden was married
young, and his first wife, by whom he had five children,
died at the age of 27. By his second and last wife he had
14 children. His descendants are 19 children — 62 grand
children — 134 great grand children, and 7 ofthe fifth gen
eration, 47 of this number we believe have deceased, and
172 are now living. When his century sermon was preach
ed, he is understood to have said that he had read through
his bible in course as many times as he was years old. He
retained his bodily strength and mental energy to a re
markable degree. When more than one hundred years
old, he would converse with great propriety upon religion,
and occasionally repeat whole chapters and quote numer
ous passages from the sacred scriptures. He was the old
est man in the Old Colony, and probably the oldest in the
Commonwealth. He had been a professor of religion and
connected with a church upwards of 78 years, and was
probably the oldest church member in the United States.
" We understand," says the editor of the Old Colony Ga-
*His grandfather was Joseph Alden of Bridgewater. (See No. 19.)
fMr. Robinson did not come to this country, but died in Holland.
Jllis mother was a daughter of Capt. Ebenezer White of Weymouth ;
perhaps she was the grand daughter of Peregrine White.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 31
zette, " that his likeness was taken by a skillful portrait
painter a few weeks before his death, to be deposited in
the gallery of curiosities belonging to the Pilgrim Society,
at Plymouth."
The above memoir was probably taken from a manu
script book of the venerable John Alden, now in possession
of Solomon Alden, Jr. Esq. of Bridgewater.
No. 63. XIII C. Rev. NOAH ALDEN,
the youngest son of John and Hannah Alden, was born in
that part of Middleborough, called Titiquot, 31 May, 1725,
and in time of a great revival of religion in 1741, became
a convert, and, soon after, a preacher ofthe gospel ofthe
baptist denomination. He was ordained over a society in
Stafford, on the 5 June, 1755, and held his pastoral re
lation in that place for ten years. He was dismissed by
the advice of a council, 28 August, 1765. He then tra
velled and preached in various places till he was installed
in Bellingham, 12 November, 1766, where he was useful,
as long as he lived. In December, 1763, he went through
Woodstock and only preached one sermon there, but it was
blessed for the conversion of one young man, who had been
a leader in vanity, and he then became so in religion, and
was afterwards a minister of the gospel.
"Mr. Alden was a member of the convention which form
ed the Massachusetts' constitution of government, and so
he was of that which adopted the constitution of the Unit
ed States. But the affairs of the church of Christ, and
watching for souls, as one who must give an account to
God, were his great concern, until he died, with great
peace of mind, 5 May, 1797, nearly 72 years old."
The subject of this article married Joanna Vaughan, by
whom he had three sons and several daughters.
[Alden's Collection. 3, 66.
No. 64. Ill A. DAVID ALDEN,
the third son of Hon. John Alden, was the representative
of Duxbury for a number of years, in the Old Colony Court,
and in 1690 one of the assistants. He had two sons, Ben
jamin and Samuel, and one daughter Alice, who was mar
ried 5 December, 1706", to Judah Paddock of Yarmouth, now
Dennis, grandfather of the present Judah Paddock, Esq.
No. 65. I B. BENJAMIN ALDEN,
had four sons and one daughter, Mary, who was the wife
of Doct. John Wadsworth, and the mother of John Wads-

32 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
worth, A. M. a much beloved tutor at Harvard College.
The sons of Benjamin Alden, were David, Bezaleel, Wrest
ling, and Abiathar ; the first and last of whom removed to
the District of Maine. Abiathar, a Physician, and a man
of uncommon metaphysical talents, to Scarborough, the
other two spent their days in their native place.
[Alden's Collection. 3,267.

No. 66. II B. Capt. SAMUEL ALDEN,*
was the second son of David Alden, and brother of Benja
min Alden, before mentioned. He was the father of Col.
Ichabod Alden, a brave revolutionary officer, who fell at
the time of the destruction of Cherry Valley.
No. 67. IV A. Capt. JONATHAN ALDEN,f
the fourth son of the Hon. Jobn Alden, inherited and occu
pied the ancient homestead. He died in February, 1697,
at the age of about 70 years. From the Duxbury records
it appears that he married Abigail Ralat, 10 Dec. 1672, by
whom he had four sons,
* It is a remarkable circumstance that Capt. Samuel Alden, and Mrs.
Alice Paddock, his sister, two ofthe grand children of one of the first set-
llers of the Old Colony, should have been upon the stage at the com
mencement ofthe revolutionary war. They lived to see the country peo
pled with three millions of white inhabitants, and successfully opposing
the ungenerous usurpation and tyranny of the parent empire. Had any
one told the first adventurers, who were often in the utmost jeopardy from
their surrounding enemies, that some of their grand children would live
to witness such an astonishing population in the vast and dreary region
which they beheld, overspread with unknown numbers of savages and
beasts of prey, and establishing national liberty and independence, they
would have considered it as a thing utterly improbable, if not totally im
possible. This gentleman was remarkable for his strength of mind, soundness of
judgment, and exemplary deportment through life. He was a pious man,
and was ever cheerful through the Christian hope which he had attained.
He lived till he was impatient to depart and enter a happier state, though
he suffered but little bodily distresss.
"In memory of Capt. Samuel Alden, who died 24 February, 1781,'nSed
92 years, 2 months and 3 days."— [Ibid, 3, 274.
fCapt. Jonathan Alden was buried under arms, 17 February, 1697 on
which occasion an address was delivered at the grave, by the Rev. Icha
bod Wiswall of Duxbury ; a copy of which is still preserved, and from
which the following paragraphs are selected :
" Neighbors and friends, we are assembled this day in a posture of
mourning, to solemnize the funeral of the present deceased ; to pay our
last tribute of respect to a person well known among us. I need not en
large upon his character, but in brief am bold to say thus much. He stepp
ed over his youth without the usual stains of vanity. In his riper yeare
he improved himself a good Commonwealth's man, and which is the crown

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 33
1. Andrew, who settled in Lebanon, Connecticut.
2. Jonathan, who also removed to Lebanon, and whose
son Dea. Austin Alden, settled at Gorham, in the vicinity
of Portland.
. 3. John, who inherited the place of his father, was a
Colonel of the militia, and died 24 July, 1739, at the age
of 58 years.
4. Deacon Benjamin Alden, who was drowned near the
Gurnet," 14 April, 1741.

No. 68. IB. ANDREW ALDEN,
the oldest son of Capt. Jonathan Alden of Duxbury, settled
at Lebanon in early life. He married Lydia Stanford, in
his native place, and was more than 80 years of age at the
time of his death. Their children were, 1. Jabin Alden.
of all, a sincere christian ; one whose heart was in the house of God, even
when his body was barred thence by the restraints of many difficulties
which confined him at home. He could say in truth, Lord I have loved
the habitation of thy house. He earnestly desired the enlargement of Je
rusalem, and inwardly lamented that the ways to Zion did mourn, because
so few did flock to her solemn feasts, but is now united to that general
assembly, where is no more cause of sorrow on that account.
" As to his quality in our militia, he was a leader, and I dare say, rather
loved, than feared of his company, etc. etc.
" Fellow Soldiers, you are come to lay your leader in the dust, to lodge
him in his quiet and silent repose. You are no more to follow him in the
field. No sound of rallying drum, nor shrillest trumpet will awaken him
till the general muster, when the Son of God will cause that trumpet to
be blown, whose echoes shall shake the foundations of the heavens and
the earth, and raise the dead !
" Fellow Soldiers, you have followed him into the field, appeared in
your arms, stood your ground, inarched, countermarched, made ready,
advanced, fired, and retreated, and all at his command. You have been
conformable to his military commands and postures, and it is to your cre
dit. But let me tell you, this day he has acted one posture before your
eyes, and you are all at a stand ! No man stirs a foot after him : but the day
is hastening wherein you must all conform to his present posture, I mean,
be laid in the dust."
After offering various serious exhortations, with many scriptural refer
ences, Mr. Wiswall concludes his address in this manner:
"Fellow Soldiers, Oh, consider how dreadful it will prove, if, after you
have, with a matchless bravery of spirit, acted the part of soldiers on earth,
you should in the mean time, forget your christian armour and discipline,
and be numbered among those mentioned in Ezek. 32 — 26, 27, who, hav
ing been the terror ofthe mighty in the land ofthe living, yet went down
to hell with their weapons of war,their iniquities remaining upon theirbones!
which, that you may all escape, follow your deceased leader as he follow
ed Christ, and then, though death may, for a short space of time, tyrannize
over your frail bodies in the grave, yet you shall rise with him in triumph,
when the great trumpet shall sound, and appear listed in the muster roll
of th€ Prince of the Kings of the earth, the Captain of our eternal salva
tion.— [Alden's Collection, 3, 276.

34 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
2. John Alden, whose wife was Elizabeth Ripley, and
whose children were Parthenia, the wife of Woodbridge
Little, Esq., Violetta, the wife of Isaac Fitch, John, Judah,
Captain of a company in the revolutionary war. Hon.
Roger Alden of Meadville, Elizabeth, twin sons, Elizabeth.
3. Prince Alden, whose wife was Mary Fitch, and whose -
children were Mary Mason Fitch, Abigail, Sarah, Lydia, and
Andrew. 4. Andrew Alden, whose wife was Rebecca Stanford, by
whom he had one daughter, Fear.
5. Walter Alden, whose wife was the widow Irene Black-
man. 6. Lydia Alden, whose husband was Seth Alden, a son
of Jonathan Alden, before mentioned, and whose children
were Seth, Sybil, Jonathan, Lydia, Felix, Joab, Melissa,
Sarah, Christian.
7. William Alden, whose wife was  Metcalf, and
whose children were Eunice, William, Jabin, Sarah, Lydia,
and Andrew. — [Alden's Collection. 4, 140.

No. 69. II. B JONATHAN ALDEN,
the second son of Capt. Jonathan Alden, whose wife was
 Arnold of Marshfield, by whom he had three sons,
Seth, Austin, Josiah, also removed to Lebanon, where he
departed this life at a great age. — [Ib. 4, 140.

No. 70. Ill B. Col. JOHN ALDEN,
the third son of Capt. Jonathan Alden, had four sons,
X- John Alden, who died in infancy.
2. Capt. Samuel Alden, who was master of a merchant
ship, and died at Bristol, England, where he married
Edith  and died about the year 1744.
3. Capt. Judah Alden, master of a vessel, who died on
his passage to Scotland.
4. Col. Briggs Alden, who owned and occupied the an
cient seat of his ancestors, and died in October, 1797, at
the age of 74 years.
He also had three daughters.
5. Abigail, the wife of Benjamin Loring, who died at the
age of 88 years.
6. Deborah, who died a young woman in 1730.
7. Abigail ? (quere) the wife of Col. Anthony Thomas
of Marshfield.
No. 71. IV C. Col. BRIGGS ALDEN,
son of Col. John Alden, had nine children, viz :

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 35
1. Hannah, who was the wife of Capt. John Gray of
Boston, and died in 1790, at the age of 47.
2. John, who was drowned in 1766, at the age of 21.
3. Deborah, whose first husband was Caleb Coffin of
Nantucket, and second, Isaac Belknap of Newburgh, in the
state of New York, where she died in 1792.
4. Judah, a member of the General Court of Massachu
setts, and Justice ofthe Peace.
5. Nathaniel. 6. Edith. 7. Abigail, the first wife of
the Hon. Bezaleel Hayward of Bridgewater.
8. Samuel, who died in November, 177S, by a wound he
received in the Penobscot expedition, under Gen. Lovell.
9. Amherst, who died in 1804, at the age of 45 years.

No. 72. V A. ELIZABETH ALDEN,
the oldest daughter of the Hon. John Alden, was tbe wife
of William Paybody of Little Compton, in the state of
Rhode Island.
The following paragraph is from the Boston News-Let
ter, 17 June, 1717, and is retained in Judge Sewall's Phoe-
nomena Qucedam Apocalyptica, published in 1727, in con
nexion with sundry other statements, in evidence of the
longevity of the first settlers of the Old Colony, and of their
immediate descendants :
" Little Compton, 31 May. This morning died here,
Mrs. Elizabeth Paybody, late wife of Mr. William Paybody,
in the 93d year of her age. She was a daughter of John
Alden, Esq. and Priscilla his wife, daughter of Mr. William
Mullins. This John Alden and Priscilla Mullins were mar
ried at Plymouth, in New England, where their daughter
Elizabeth was born. She was exemplary, virtuous, and
pious, and her memory is blessed. She has left a numer
ous posterity. Her grand daughter Bradford, is a grand
mother." — [Alden's Collection, 3, 279.

No. 73. VI A. SARAH ALDEN,
the second daughter of the Hon. John Alden, was the wife
of Alexander Standish, a son of Capt. Myles Standish.
[76. 3, 267.
Note. — While the memorial of Plymouth survives, the name of Alden,
a brief account of whom is found in Eliot and Allen, cannot be forgotten.
Many of his descendants are in honorable place in various parts of the
United States, of whom one is an indefatigable antiquary, the President of
a College at Meadville, in Pennsylvania, to whose collection of Epitaphs,
many acknowledgments are due. The ancestor and his genealogical se
ries down to the present hour, are found in Vol. III. 264 — 274. [Win-
throp's Journal, Vol. I. p. 131, by James Ravage.]

36 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 74. VII A. *RUTH ALDEN,
the third daughter of the Hon. John Alden, was the wife of John
Bass of Braintree, (now Quincy) a son of Dea. Samuel Bass.
(See Bass, Nos. 1 and 11.— [Alden's Coll. 3, 267Y,

No. 75. VIII A. MARY ALDEN,
the youngest daughter of the Flon. John Alden, was the
wife of Thomas Dillano.*— Ib. 3, 268.
*Delano, Philip Plymouth, 1623. The name was first spelled De la
Noye, by which we may conclude that he was a French protestant, who
had united himself to the church of Leyden. [Savage, M. S. Note. Farmer.] '

THE FAMILY OF ADAMS.

No. 1. HENRY ADAMS,*
the ancestor of a numerous posterity in this country, came
to Mount Wollaston, (now Quincy, but originally a part of
Boston. He was accompanied to New England by eight
'sons, viz.
1. Henry, born in 1604 ; 2. Samuel — 3. Thomas — 4. Pe
ter — 5. Edward — 6. Jonathan — 7. John — 8. Joseph, born
in 1626.
No. 2. I A. HENRY ADAMS,f
son of Henry Adams, married Elizabeth Paine, 17, 8,
1643, at Braintree, and had three children born there, viz.
I. Eleazer, born 5, 6, 1644 I 3. Elizabeth, born 11, 9, 1649
2. Jasper, " 23 June, 1647 |
Children born in Medfield.
4. John, born 14 July, 1652 1 6. Henry, born 19 Nov. 1657
5. Moses, " 26 Oct. 1654 | 7. Samuel, " 10 Dec. 1661
No. 3. VIII A. JOSEPH ADAMS,*
the youngest son of Henry Adams senior, who was born in
* " It appears by his last will, (attested by Benjamin Albee and Richard
Bracket,) that he had a wife then living, and a daughter Ursula. Of them
there is no notice upon the town records. They may have removed with
some of the brothers and died in another town."
Henry Adams Was buried on the 8 of October, 1646.
t " He was the first Town Clerk of Braintree. He soon afterwards re
moved to Medfield with three of his brothers, Peter, Edward, and Jona
than, and was the first Town Clerk there as he had been at Braintree. He
had four children born in Medfield."
" His brothers, Samuel and Thomas, settled in Chelmsford, and were
among the earliest settlers of that town, which was incorporated in 1655.
If any one of the brothers returned to England, as stated by Alden and
others, it must have been John, of whom there is no further trace in this
country." t Mr. J. Q. Adams says, " He was a Maltster by trade, as I believe the
first Henry had been, and as their descendants continued to be till within
the memory of my father. He bequeathed by his will a considerable es
tate for those times, to eight children, three sons, Joseph, John, and Peter,

38 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
England, in 1626, was admitted freeman in 1653.. He mar
ried Abigail, daughter of Capt. John Baxter, 26 Nov. 1650,
by whom he had twelve children, viz.
1. Hannah, born 13, 9, 1652

2. Joseph, " 24, 10, 1654
3. John, " 12,11, 1656
 died 27, 11, 1656
4. Abigail, born 27, 12, 1658
5. John and? „ g 1Q 1661
6. Bethia, $ ' '

7. Mary, born 9, 8, 1663
 died an infant.
8. Samuel, born 6, 7, 1665
9. Mary, " 25,12, 1667
10. Peter, " 7, 12, 1669
11. Jonathan, " 31,11, 1671
12. Mehitable, bapt.23, 9, 1678

and five daughters, Hannah Savill, Abigail Bass, Bethiah Webb, Mary
Bass, and Mehitable Adams, who afterwards, 21 July, 1697, married Thom
as White, Jr. of Braintree. The Dwelling House, Malt House, and the
bulk of the property were left to Peter, the youngest son, who was also
constituted sole Executor of the will. The elder sons, Joseph and John,
had doubtless had some provision made for them before. To Joseph, the
eldest son, the bequest is only of one acre of salt meadow. To John, who
was a merchant in Boston, forty pounds sterling, and ten bushels of ap
ples a year from the farm bequeathed to Peter, whenever John should send
to fetch them. To Mehitable, twenty pounds sterling, the parlor chamber,
feather bed and the furniture belonging to it, and the right to live in the
house given to Peter, as long as she should live a Maid." He served at
different times in the town offices of Surveyor of High ways and of Select
man. On the 10th of April, 1673, he was associated in this latter office
with Edmund Quincy. His son John, who removed to Boston, was the
father of Samuel Adams, (See No. 33,) and grandfather of the distinguish
ed Patriot of that name.
Joseph Adams died 6 Dec. 1694, aged 68.
Abigail Adams died 27 Aug. 1692, aged 58.

The following was from the pen of His Excelleny John Quincy Adams,
with many ofthe remarks relating to the genealogy of this family:
The statement in Alden's Collection, that the first Henry Adams came
with his family from Devonshire, was received by the Collector of the Epi
taphs from my father, but I believe it was not from Devonshire, but from
Braintree in the County of Essex, that he came. My father supposed that
they formed a part of the company that came with Gov. Winthrop, in
1630, most of whom were from Devonshire, but at the time when my fath
er formed this opinion, Gov. Winthrop's Journal had not been published,
and he had never seen it. The evidence upon which my opinion is found
ed is contained in that book. When Winthrop and his company arrived
in June, 1630, Mount Wollaston was in possession of Thomas Morton In
Savage's edition of Winthrop's Journal, vol. 1, p. 34, is the following' en
try, under date of 30 September, 1630.
1630. Thomas Morton adjudged to be imprisoned, till he were sent in
to England and his house burnt down, for his many injuries offered to the
Indians and other misdemeanors.
Governor Dudley's letter to the Countess of Lincoln, dated 28 March,
1631, expresly says that the settlement at Mount Wollaston had vanished
away. 1. Hist. Collections, 8, 37.
1632, 14 August. "The Braintree company, (which had besun to sit
down at Mount Wollaston,) by order of Court removed to Newtown These
were Mr. Hooker's Company." Savage's Winthrop's Journal 1 37
Mr. Hooker had been a Lecturer at Chelmsford, in the County of Es
sex, in 1630 ; he was silenced as a non-conformist, and laid under bonds

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 39
No. 4. I Bx HANNAH ADAMS,
daughter of Joseph and Abigail Adams, was married to
Samuel Savill, 10, 2, 1672, and had by him five children,
3. William, & } , ,n ,-, , ,„„„
4. Deborah, ^orn 19, Feb. 1680
5. Bethiah, " 17, Oct. 1681
On the 21 day of August, 1727, Mr. Samuel Savill was
chosen deacon ofthe Church. — [Church Records.

1. Hannah, born 13, 5, 1674
2. Abigail, " 14, Feb. 1678

to appear before the Court of High Commission. He forfeited his bonds
which were paid by a subscription among his flock, and took refuge in Hol
land, where he preached at Amsterdam and at Rotterdam for the space of
two years. He then returned to England, and embarked clandestinely
for New England. He arrived in September, 1633. His Company from
Chelmsford and the neighboring village of Braintree, had arrived tlie year
before, and it is of them that Winthrop speaks in the above extract from
his Journal.
They had begun it seems to sit down at Mount Wollaston, but by order
ofthe General Court, were removed to Newtown, where on the 11th of
October, 1633, Mr. Hooker was chosen the Pastor. But at the General
Court at Boston, 15 May, 1634, "those of Newtown complained of strait-
ness for want of land, especially meadow, and desired leave of the Court
to look out either for enlargement or removal, which was granted."'
[Journal, p. 132.
And in September, 1634, this straitness for want of lands, caused the
first application of Mr. Hooker and part of his company to remove to Hart
ford, which was afterwards effected. In the mean time at the General
Court assembled on this occasion at Newtown, 3 Sept. 1634, it was order
ed that Boston should have enlargement at Mount Wollaston and Rumney
Marsh — Mount Wollaston became thereby a part of the town of Boston.
On the 11 December, 1634, and again on the 18, the inhabitants of Boston
chose seven men to make division ofthe Town Lands in the Bay.
Journal, 1, 152.
1636, 8 Sept. "The inhabitants' of Boston who had taken their farms and
" lots ut Mount Wollaston, finding it very burdensome to have their bu-
" siness, &c. so far off, desired to gather a Church there — many meetings
" were about it. The great let was in regard it was given to Boston for
"upholding the town and Church there, which end would be frustrated
" by the removal of so many chief men us would go thither. For helping
" of this it was propounded that such as dwelt there should pay six pence
"the acre yearly, for such lands as lay within a mile of the water, and
" three pence for that which lay further off." 1639,17 Sept. a Church
was gathered at the Mount. — [Journal, 1, 308.
Mount Wollaston had been formerly laid to Boston, but many poor men
having lots assigned them there, and not able to use those lands and dwell
still in Boston, they petitioned the town first, to have a minister there, and
after to have leave to gather a church there, which the town at length,
(upon some small composition,) gave way unto — so this day they gather
ed achurch after the usual manner, and chose one Mr. Thomson, a very
gracious, sincere man, and Mr. Flint, a godly man also, their ministers. [p. 313.
19 Nov. There was now a church gathered at the Mount, and Mr.
Thomson, (a very holy man, who had been an instrument of much good
at Acomenticus,) was ordained the pastor, the 19 ofthe 9 month. — [p. 323.
At a General Court of Elections, held at Boston, May 13, 1640, the pe-

40 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 5. II B. JOSEPH ADAMS,
son of Joseph and Abigail Adams, married Mary Chapin,
in 1682, by whom he had two daughters. Mrs. Adams,
born 27, 6, 1662.
1. Mary, born 6 February, 1683 | 2. Abigail, born 17 February, 1684
Mrs. Mary Adams, died 14 June, 1687. His second wife
was Hannah, daughter of John and Ruth Bass, and grand
daughter of the Hon. John Alden. (See^AJden No. 74, and
Ba^s No 11 )
3. Joseph,' born 1 Jan. 1689 7. Hannah, born 21 Feb. 1698
4 John " 8 Feb. 1691 8. Ruth, " 21 March, 1/00
5. Samuel, " 28 Jan. 1694 9. Bethiah, » 13 June, 1702
6. Josiah, " 8 Feb. 1696 10. Ebenezer, •' 30 Dec. 1704
Mrs. Hannah Adams died 24 Oct. 1705. His third wife
was Elizabeth  by whom he had one child, viz :
Caleb, born 26 May, 1710, and died 4 June, 1710.
Joseph Adams died 12 Feb. 1737. He was at the death
of his father 40 years of age, and in 1698—9, was chosen
a Selectman of Braintree.
Mrs. Elizabeth Adams died Feb. 1739.
No. 6. I C. MARY ADAMS,
daughter of Joseph and Mary Adams, was married to Ephra
im Jones of Braintree, 1 April, 1714.
No 7. II C. ABIGAIL ADAMS,
daughter of Joseph and Mary Adams, was married to Seth
tition ofthe inhabitants of Mount Wollaston was voted, and granted them
to be a town according to the agreement with Boston, and the town to be
called Braintree. — [Hancock's Sermons, p. 21.
Lastly, the Wonder Working Providence,, published in London in 1654,
which gives a particular account of the first churches gathered in New
England, and says under date of the year 1640, "About this time there
was a Town and Church planted at Mount Wollaston and named Brain
tree ; it was occasioned by some old planters and certain Farmers belonging
to the great Town of Boston ; they had formerly one Mr. Wheelwrightto
preach unto them, (till this Government could no longer contain them,)
they many of them in the mean time belonging to the Church of Christ
at Boston, but after his departure, they gathered into a Church themselves,
having some enlargement of land, they began to be well peopled, calling
to office among them the Reverend and Godly Mr. William Thomson,
and Mr. Henry Flint, the one to the office of a Pastor, the other of a Teach
er. — [Wonder Working Providence, Chap. 18, p. 161.
Comparing together these extracts, it appears to me highly probable
that the Braintree company mentioned by Winthrop in 1632 as hav
ing begun to settle at Mount Wollaston, did not remove to Newtown or
at least remained, most of them, where they had begun to settle. That
they were the old planters mentioned by the Wonder Working Providence
and that it was at their solicitation that the name Braintree, the place in
England, whence they came, was given to the town.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 41
Chapin, Jr. of Mendon. She died before her father, who
by his will left a small bequest to her children. The Rev.
Dr. Chapin, President of Columbia College, in the District
of Columbia, is her great grandson.

No. 8. Ill C. JOSEPH ADAMS,
son of Joseph and Hannah Adams, was graduated at Har
vard College, in 1710, and that same year kept the town
school in Braintree. The 16 Nov. 1715, he was settled in
the Ministry at Newington, N. H. which station he sus
tained for 67 years, and died 26 May, 17S3, aged 93 years.
Allen's Biographical Dictionary mentions him as a Min
ister remarkable for longevity — and notices two of his ser
mons that were published. He was, while he lived, emi
nent, in his profession, and there are respectable descend
ants from him still residing in New Hampshire.
In his father's will, dated 23 July, 1731, he says, "I have
given my son Joseph Adams a Liberal Education, and do
hereby further give to him, his heirs, &c five pounds to be
paid in money by my Executors, within one year after my
decease." The will mentions also the sons Samuel and
Josiah, having been provided with portions, and leaves
them small bequests. He gives most of his estate to the
two sons John and Ebenezer, whom he constitutes jointly
his Executors.

No. 9. IV C. JOHN ADAMS,*
son of Joseph and Hannah Adams, married Susannah Boyl-
ston of Brookline, by whom he had three children, viz.
1. John, born 19 Oct. 1735 I a Elihu, born 29 May, 1741
2. Peter Boylston, « 16 Oct. 1738 j
No. 10. I D. JOHN ADAMS,f
son of Deacon John and Susannah Adams, was graduat
ed at Harvard University, in 1755. He married Abigail,
daughter of the late Rev. William Smith of Weymouth, 24
Feb. 1764. Their children were,
1. Abigail, born 14 July, 1765 | 4. Charles, born 
2. John Quincy, u 11 July, 1767 5. Thomas Boylston, « 15 Sept. 1772
a Susannah, « 28 Dec. 1768 j
Susannah was born at Boston, and probably Charles.
*He was chosed Deacon ofthe Church in Braintree, 11 May, 1747.
[Church Records.
f In the History of Quincy, by the Rev. George Whitney, is the follow
ing Memoir of this distinguished Patriot ofthe Revolution:
" Jobn Adams, son of John Adams, senior, a respectable and valued cit
izen of this place, born 19 Oct. (Old Style,) 1735.
6

42 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 11. IE. ABIGAIL ADAMS,
was married to the Hon. William Smith of New York, by
whom she had three children, viz.
1. William Steuben, I 3. Caroline Amelia,
2. John Adams,
She died 15 August, 1813, at the age of 48 years. Be
fore her death she removed to Quincy.
His life was one ofthe most eventful recorded in the annals of history,
and his name will ever be remembered among the benefactors of his
country, and among the glorious asserters of the rights of man. When
quite young he was not distinguished for an ardent love of learning, to
which he afterwards so severely applied himself. Study was rather an irk
some task to him ; and to those acquainted with his youthful spirit, books
seemed but the fetters of a mind, in coming years destined to work won
ders iu the cause of freedom. It has been most justly observed, that man
is in a great measure the creature of accidental circumstance, and never
perhaps was this remark more clearly illustrated, than in the history ofthe
early life of John Adams.
To those who knew any thing of the last days of this great man, it is
wholly unnecessary to mention how great were his conversational powers,
and that to all who were so fortunate as to listen to him, the fund of an
ecdote from which, he drew for their instruction, no less than entertain
ment, was inexhaustible. It was his delight to speak of interesting inci
dents, which had been connected with himself, not through vanity or os
tentation, for these were not a part of his nature, but to bring conviction
to the mind, that of much that was considered abstract truth, there were
found sensible illustrations iu common life. The following anecdote, re
lated by him, even to the last days of his life, with all that good humour,
which was so characteristic of him, it is presumed, has not yet passed
away from the minds of many who have heard it from his own lips ; a
few only of his strong expressions are remembered.
"When I was a boy, I had to study the Latin Grammar, but it was dull
and I hated it. My father was anxious to send me to College, and there
fore I studied the Grammar till I could bear with it no longer ; and going
to my father, I told him I did not like study, and asked for some other em
ployment. It was opposing his wishes and he was quick in his answer,
" Well John," said he, " if Latin Grammar does not suit you, you may try
ditching, perhaps that will ; my meadow yonder needs a ditch, and you
may put by Latin and try that." This seemed a delightful change, and to
the meadow I went. But I soon found ditching harder than Latin, and
the first forenoon was the longest I ever experienced. That day I eat the
bread of labour, and glad was I when night came on. That night I made
some comparison between Latin Grammar and ditching, but said not a
word about it. I dug the next forenoon, and wanted to return to Latin at
dinner, but it was humiliating, and I could not do it. At night, toil conquer
ed pride, and I told my father, one of the severest trials of my life, that if
he chose, I would go back to Latin Grammar. He was glad of it' and if
I have since gained any distinction, it has been owing to the two days la
bour in that abominable ditch." J
He was prepared for College in the school of Mr. Joseph Marsh then a
distinguished mstructer m this place, and was graduated at Harvard Uni
versity in 1755. After leaving College, he kept a school in the town of
Worcester ; studied law with Col. James Putnam of the same place and

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 43
No. 12. II E. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS,
married Catharine Louisa Johnson, daughter of Joshua
Johnson of Maryland, by whom he had three sons, viz.
1. George Washington, I 3. Charles Francis.
2. John, died 23 October, 1834. |
" He was graduated at Harvard University in 1787, and
appointed Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory, in the same
institution in 1806. He was sent Minister to several of the
Courts of Europe, filled other important offices in Govern
ment, was made Secretary of State by President Munroe,
in 1817, and in 1825 was President of the United States."
[History of Quincy, p. 53.
No. 13. I F. GEORGE WASHINGTON ADAMS,
was graduated at Harvard University in 1821, engaged in
the study and practice of law, in Boston, and was chosen a
Representative to the General Court from that city, in 1826.
while engaged in this study, wrote his famous letter, so prophetical ofthe
greatness of his country.
In his profession he became early distinguished, and was appointed
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He was foremost among that band
of Patriots, who laid the foundation ofthe Independence of our Country.
His conduct in the cause of Preston, with his friend Josiah Quincy, Jr.
would of itself have made his fame enduring.
He was a member of the first Congress, in 1774, and was the bold ad
viser of the Declaration of Independence. He was chosen on the com
mittee to draft that paper, and eloquently defended it. He was sent Min
ister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Fiance, the same to the United Pro
vinces, and was many years the American Minister in France and Eng
land. In 1789 he was chosen Vice President of the U. S. and in 1797 was
chosen President. In 1817 he was chosen one of the electors for the choice
of President. In 1820 he was sent by his native town to the convention
for the purpose of amending the Constitution. He was elected President
ofthe American Academy of Arts and Sciences; had been a member of
various other societies — filled the most important stations in the gift of the
people, and received the highest honours from our Universities and Colleges.
The latter part of his life was spent in private retirement. As an ora
tor, he was one ofthe most powerful his country ever beheld. It was the
remark of Thomas Jefferson, that on the subject of the Independence of
the Colonies, John Adams, by his eloquence, " moved us from our seats."
In learning he was profound, and in religious knowledge surpassed the
Theologians of his age. He died at 6 o'clock, P. M. on the 4th of July,
1826, in the XCI year of his age.
The remarkable circumstance of his death, as well as that of his co-pat
riot and friend, Thomas Jefferson, on the same day, are too well known to
need further remark. It may be worth while to mention, that previous to
the fourth of July, he had been solicited to give a sentiment for his fellow
townsmen at that days' celebration. "I will give," said he, "Independence
forever." On being asked if he would add any thing, he answered, "not
a syllable. This sentiment was drank amidst the united acclamations of
his fellow townsmen, perhaps at the very moment when his spirit was re
turning to God who gave it. — [History of Quincy.

44 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 14. Ill F. CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS,
was graduated at Harvard University in 1825, engaged in
the study of Law in Washington, D. C.

No. 15. IV E. CHARLES ADAMS,
son of John and Abigail Adams, married Sarah, daughter
of John Smith, Esq. of New York. Their children were,
1. Susannah Boylston, | 2. Abigail Louisa Smith.
Mr. Adams was graduated at Harvard University in 1 789,
engaged in the study and practice of the Law in New York,
and shortly after died there at the age of 30 years.

No. 16. VE. THOMAS BOYLSTON ADAMS,
brother of the preceding, married Ann, daughter of Joseph
Harrod of Haverhill. Their children were,
4. Isaac Hull,
5. John Quincy,

1. Abigail Smith,
2. Elizabeth Coombs
3. Thomas Boylston,

6. Joseph Harrod.

He was graduated at Harvard University in 1790, enter
ed upon the practice ofthe Law, and was appointed Chief
Justice for the Southern Circuit of the Court of Common
Pleas. Judge Adams died 12 March, 1832.

No. 17. II D. PETER BOYLSTON ADAMS,
son of Dea. John and Susannah Adams, married Mary
Crosby, 20 August, 1768. Their children were,
1. Mary, born 4 March, 1769 | 3. Ann, born 19 April, 1773
2. Boylston, " 24 April, 1771 | 4. Susannah, " 11 Aug. 1777

No. 18. Ill D. ELIHU ADAMS,
brother of the preceding, married Thankful, daughter of
Joseph White, Jr. 20 Sept. 1765, (See White No. 24,) and
settled in the South precinct of Braintree, (now Randolph.)
Their children were,
1. John, 1 3. Elisha.
2. Susannah, |
Mrs. Adams survived her husband, and was afterwards
married to Aaron Hobart, Esq. of Abington, by whom she
had four children.
No. 19. V C. SAMUEL ADAMS,
son of Joseph and Hannah Adams, married Sarah, daugh
ter of Dea. Moses Paine, 6 Oct. 1720. (See Paine No. 10.)
Their children were, '

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 45

1. Samuel, born 15 June, 1723
2. Sarah, « 4 March, 1726
3. Mary, " 4 April, 1728
Died 5 July, 1730.
4. Joseph, born 27 Nov. 1730

5. Moses, born 31 Jan. 1733
6. Aaron, " 29 Julv, 1736
Died 6 March, 1740.
7. Elijah, born 16 March, 1738
8. Nathaniel, " 19 Jan. 1755

No. 20. I D. SAMUEL ADAMS, Jr.,
married Submit Crane, 10 Jan. 1767, had no children's
names on Record, in Braintree.

No. 21. V D. MOSES ADAMS,
brother ofthe preceding, married Mary  by whom was
born, 1. Mary, born 6 Aug. 1773.
Moses Adams, died 9 Oct. 1778.

No. 22. VI C. JOSIAH ADAMS,
son of Joseph and Hannah Adams, married Bethiah, daugh
ter of Samuel and Hannah Thompson, 20 Nov. 1718.
Mrs. Adams born 20 March, 1693. Their children were,
3. Joseph, born '4 July, 1729
Died 30 July, 1729.

1. Josiah, born 30 Sept. 1722
Died 20 Jan. 1723.
2, Josiah, born 6 Sept. 1727

4. Edward, born 4 May, 1731

Josiah Adams and his wife were dismissed from the church
in Braintree to the church in Mendon, 6 June, 1735.
[Church Records.

No. 23. VII C. HANNAH ADAMS,
sister of the preceding, was married to Benjamin Owen of
Braintree, 4 Feb. 1725.

No. 24. VIII C. RUTH ADAMS,
sister of the preceding, was married to the Rev. Nathan
Webb of Uxbridge, Ms. 23 Nov. 1731.

No. 25. IX C. BETHIAH ADAMS,
another sister of the preceding, was married to Ebenezer
Hunt of Weymouth, 28 April, 1737.

No. 26. X C EBENEZER ADAMS,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Anne, daughter of Pe
ter Boylston of Brookline. Their children were,
1. Peter, born 11 June, 1730 I 4. Ebenezer, born 15 March, 1737
Died 2 July, 1730. | 5. Zabdiel, " 5 Nov. 1739
2. Anne, born 24 July, 1731 I 6. Micajah, " 6 March, 1741
3. Boylston, " 28 Feb. 1734 |

46 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No 27. Ill D. BOYLSTON ADAMS,
son of the preceding, married Molly  Their children
were,
1 Mary born 9 Feb. 1755 I 3. Elizabeth, born 8 Feb. 1759
2. Anne, " 24 Feb. 1757 |
No. 28. I E. MARY ADAMS,
was married to Elkanah Thayer of Braintree, 10 February,
1772.— [See Thayer No. 84 12.]
No. 29. II E. ANNE ADAMS,
was married to Josiah Vinton of Braintree, 27 Oct. 1776.
Their children were,
1. Josiah, born 27 July, 1777 | 4. Abel, ^m 1 Jan. 1784
2 Boylston, " 10 Dec. 1779 I 5. Nancy Adams, " 26 Mar. 1786
3. Thomas, " 5 Sept. 1781 ( Died 26 Feb. 1806,«. 19 years 11 m.
No. 30. IV D. Dea. EBENEZER ADAMS,
son of Ebenezer and Anne Adams, married Mehitable
Spear, 14 Dec. 1758. Their children were,
1. Joseph, born 25 Aug. 1759* I 6. Alies, born 10 June, 1770
2. Mehitable, " 21 Dec. 1760 | 7. Thomas, baptised 2 Aug. 1772
3. Ebenezer, " 9 May, 1762 I 8. Anne Boylston, " 23 Nov. 1774
4. Josiah, " 17 Oct. 1763 | 9. Elihu, « 24 Sept. 1777
5. Zabdiel, " 9 Dec. 1767 j

No. 31. V D. ZABDIEL ADAMS,
brother of the preceding, was one of the students of Mr.
Joseph Marsh, was graduated at Harvard University, in
1759, and ordained Minister of Lunenburgh, on the 5 Sept.
1764. He continued many years an eminent minister of
the gospel, and died 1 March, 1801, aged 62.

No. 32. IV B. ABIGAIL ADAMS,
daughter of Joseph and Abigail Adams, was married to
John, son of John and Ruth Bass. — [See Bass No. 12, 1. B.]
mwbiiii— I
No. 33. V B. JOHN ADAMS,
brother of the preceding, married Hannah  . Their
children were,
1. Hannah, born 24 June, 1685 I 3. Samuel, baptised, 12, 3. 1689
2. John, " 28, 7, 1687 | 4. Abijah, born in Boston!
Mr. Adams was a merchant in Boston, where his young
est son was born, and perhaps Samuel, who was the fath
er of Gov. Samuel Adams. — [See No. 3.]

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 47
No. 34. VI B. BETHIAH ADAMS,
sister of the preceding, was married to John Webb of
Braintree, May, 1680.

No. 35. IX B. MARY ADAMS,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Samuel Webb,
16 Dec. 1686. Her second husband was Samuel, son of
John and Ruth Bass. — [See Bass No. 27.]
"Mary and Samuel, her sister and brother, are supposed
to have died in infancy, as they are not named in their
father's will." — [J. Q. Adams.

No. 36. X B. Capt. PETER ADAMS,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary Webb, 12 Feb.
1695. Their children were,

6. Mehitable, born 25 Nov. 1708
7. Jedidiah, « 21 Jan. 1711
8. Bethiab, " 3 July, 1713
Died 22 April, 1715.

1. Mary, born 27 Jan. 1696
2. Abigail, " 13 Aug. 1698
3. Peter, " 13 Aug. 1700
4. Hannah, " 12 Oct. 1702
5. Esther, » 11 Aug. 1707
On the 21 day of August, 1727, Capt. Peter Adams was
chosen a deacon, in the room of Dea. Belcher, deceased.
Church Records.
No. 37. VII. C. JEDIDIAH ADAMS,*
a son of the preceding was graduated at Harvard College
in 1733, was settled in the ministry at Stoughton, 19 Feb.
1746, and on the 19 May, the same year, married Mary
Marsh of Braintree. Their children were,
1. Peter, born 9 April, 1747 I 4. Jedidiah, born 29 Dec. 1755
2. Mary, 1750 j 5. Peter, " 3 June, 1756
3. Hannah, " 4 April, 1753 | Died Sept. 1832.
*The following sketeh of the life and character of the late Rev. Mr
Adams, is taken from the Massachusetts Mercury of March 8th 1799.
" Died at Stoughton 25th ult. Rev. Jedidiah Adams, senior pastor ofthe
church in that town ; having just entered the 89th year of his age, and al
most completed the 53d of his ministry.
"The memory of this venerable man is too precious to fall into oblivion,
and his character too worthy for the common brevity of newspaper eulogy.
"He was born at Braintree, (now Quincy) on the 21st of Jan. O. S. 1711.
He received the honours of Harvard University in 1733. After making
choice ofthe clerical profession, he preached for several years, as a candi
date, in various places. This gave him an opportunity of travelling,, and
forming an extensive acquaintance with the literary and other respectable
characters in New England, and in other parts ofthe United States. Nat
urally inquisitive, he acquired, in addition to a large fund of academical
knowledge, a correct knowledge of mankind. Constitutionally mild and
benevolent, he was easily formed to a candid and liberal mode of thinking.
His manners soft, modest, and unassuming, received the finishing touch of

48 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 38. XII B. MEHITABLE ADAMS,
daughter of Joseph and Abigail Adams, was married to
Thomas White, Jr. of Braintree, 21 July, 1697.— [See
White No. 16.]
genuine politeness. It may truly be said of him, that he was learned with
out pedantry, polite without affectation, moral without austerity, pious
without superstition, and devout without enthusiasm.
In the year 1145, after receiving several invitations to settle in the work
of the ministry, in other places, he accepted one at Stoughton ; and was
ordained Feb. 19th, O. S. 1746. The parish was then new, (Mr. Adams
being the first minister,) contained but few inhabitants, and was in some
respects, an ineligible situation. Two circumstances however, appear to
have rendered the place agreeable to his taste ; it was a place of retirement,
and at the same time in the vicinity of Boston, and the seat ofthe Muses.
"His good sense, prudence, and exemplary piety endeared him to the peo
ple of his charge. He had many friends, and few, perhaps, no enemies,
except those who were enemies to virtue.
"Relatively to his political opinions, he was like his brethren, the clergy
of New England, a friend to liberty with order. He advocated American
Independence, and was a firm supporter of the Federal Constitution, and
the Constitution of this state. In regard to the latter, he took an active
part, being a member of the convention by which it was framed.
"During the last seven years of his life, he was called from the duties of
his profession, by indisposition of body, and the infirmities usually attend
ant on old age. With a disposition, however, naturally placid and serene,
meliorated by divine grace, old age did not render him querulous ; but
though burdened with years, and frequently exercised with great pain and
distress, he was remarkable for tranquility, the enjoyment of himself and
his friends. After a few days of painful illness, which he endured with
that christian patience, for which he was always distinguished, he expired.
As he lived greatly beloved, so he died greatly lamented. 'Mark the per
fect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace.'"
The town and parish Records of Medfield, Chelmsford, Medway, Milton,
Bellingham, Stoughton, Newington, N. H, Mendon and other ancient
towns of New England, would probably furnish numerous further notices
of births, marriages and deaths in the family.
The Patriarch Henry Adams was not the only one of the name, even in
the earliest settlement ofthe country. There was a John Adams at Plym
outh in 1621, a Jeremy Adams at Cambridge in 1632, a William at Cam
bridge in 1635 a Nathaniel at Weymouth in 1640. Ferdinando (at Ded-
ham whose children were Abigail born 1639, Bethia 1640, Nathaniel 1642)
"Christopher, Alexander, all of whom appear in the lists of freemen about
the time, and none of whom have left any trace of kindred with Henry or
from &-[JMQ AdamsOname' D°W **** m d°»btleSS *~^»

THE FAMILY OF ARNOLD.

No. 1. JOSEPH ARNOLD,
was the first of this name among the early settlers of
Braintree. " On the 8th day of the 4th month, 1648, he
was married to Rebecca Curtis." Their children were
1. William, born 16, 1, 1649 4. Samuel, born 7, 6, 1658
2. John,' " 2, 2, 1650 5. Ephraim, " 4, 11, 1664
3. Joseph, " 8, 8, 1652
Rebecca, wife of Joseph Arnold, died 14 Aug. 1693.
No. 2. II A, JOHN ARNOLD,
married Mary — ¦— , lived in Braintree a number of years,
and finally settled in Boston. He was a blacksmith. His
children, born in Braintree, were
1. William, born 22 Nov. 1678 | 2. Mary, born 12 Sept. 1681
Mary was married to Thomas Copeland, 17 May, 1699,
for his third wife. [See Copeland, No. 2.]
His father conveyed a piece of land, lying in Braintree,
on Monotoquot river, by deed, dated 14 Aug. 1691, to him,
then in Boston. [Suffolk Regr, Deeds.

No. 3. V A. EPHRAIM ARNOLD,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary ¦
in Braintree. Their children were

, and Settled

1. Samuel,
2. Mary,

born 7 January, 1689 I 3. Ephraim,
" 1 October, 1690

bbrn 21 July, 1695

No. 4. I B. SAMUEL ARNOLD,*
a son of the preceding, married Sarah Webb, 13 Sept.
1711. Their children were
1. Samuel,
2. Joseph,
3. Mary,
4. Sarah,
5. Joseph,
6. John,

born 16 May,

1713

7. Moses, born
8. Abigail, "

ll June,
12 Feb.

1722
1725

" 22 Dec.

1714

9. Nathaniel, "

18 Oct.

1726

" 14 Sept.

1716

10. Deborah, "

14 Nov.

1729

« 11 Oct.

1718

11. David, "

23 Julv,

1732

" 4 Oct.

1720

* " 1743. March 23. Buried, Samuel Arnold. He was missing Feb 9.,
7

50 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 5. I C. SAMUEL ARNOLD,
a son of the preceding, married Bethiah  • Their

children were
1. John, born 21 Feb. 1741
2. Samuel, " 5 Nov. 1742
3. William, " 25 Aug. 1744
4. Sarah, " 11 April, 1746
5. Betsey, » 17 July, 1748

6. Bethiah, ? bonl 10 0ct_ 1750
/. Abigail, $
8. Mary, " 14 April, 1752
?^DTavidY \ " 4 Jan. 1756
10. Jonathan, S

No. 6. II D. SAMUEL ARNOLD,
the second son of the preceding, married Mary Nash, 4
April, 1767. Their children were
1. Alexander, I 5. Ruth,
2. Samuel, | 6. Mary Nash,
3. Eliphaz, j 7. Rhoda,
4. James, I 8. Betsey.
Samuel Arnold died in January, 1805.

No. 7. Ill D. WILLIAM ARNOLD,
a brother of the preceding, married for his first wife,
Eleanor Daniels, 14 Nov. 1772 ; for his second, Rebecca
Joslyne, 18 Dec. 1773 ; and for his third, Susan Hunt, 1
March, 1776, by whom he had one daughter
Susanna,h who died of a bilious colic, 15 Oct. 1795, aged
15 years.
No. 8. IV D. SARAH ARNOLD,
a sister of the preceding, was married to John Delano, ol
Hanover, Ms., 27 June, 1767.
No. 9. IX D. DAVID ARNOLD,
a brother of the preceding, died suddenly, who had been
in a delirious state for a number of years and supported
by the town, 2 January, 1796. [Records.]
No. 10. X D. JONATHAN ARNOLD,
the twin brother of the preceding, married Lvdia Allen,
15 July, 1781. J '

and not found till March 22, though much search was made for him. He
was at length found in Neponset river, below the mills."
[Braintree Ch. Hist. Notices.]
NT.TA^ S°, ma"y ?f thi? !fmi,y l6ft their native P'ace and were dis-
BrSmree^cords^ ' l ' *"* ' Cotrmaratively. were left on the

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 51
No. 11. Ill C. MARY ARNOLD,
daughter of Samuel and Sarah Arnold, was married to
John Spear, 20 Feb. 1736. [See No. 4.]

No. 12. V C. JOSEPH ARNOLD,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary  . Their

children were
1. Sherebiah,
2. Benjamin,
3. Moses,

4. Joseph, born 23 April, 1754
5. Mary.

No. 13. I D. SHEREBIAH ARNOLD,
married Elizabeth, daughter of Abiah and Elizabeth
Thayer, 27 June, 1772. (See Thayer, No. 28.) By whom
he had 1. Joseph. His second wife was Deborah, daught
er of Uriah and Deborah Thayer. (See second part,
sixth branch, No. 27.)

No. 14. Ill D. MOSES ARNOLD,
married Sarah, daughter of Capt. John Vinton, 12 Dec.
1773. Their children were
1. John Vinton, born 25 Oct. 1774 I 3. Samuel Vinton, born 2 Oct. 1780
2. Moses, " 16 Nov. 1777 | 4. Ralph, " 29 April,1783

No. 15. IV D. JOSEPH ARNOLD,
a brother of the preceding, married Ruth, daughter of
Atherton Thayer, 25 April, 1778. (See Thayer, No. 95.)
Their children were
1. Joseph, born 20 May, 1779 I 3. Rachel, born 24 Nov. 1784
2. Ruth, " 6 Jan. 1782 | 4. Atherton Thayer, 7 Nov. 1787

No. 16. V D. MARY ARNOLD,
sister of the preceding, was married to Zachariah, son of
Zachariah and LydiaThayer, 19 Aug. 1775. (See Thayer,
No. 55-9.)

No. 17. II B. MARY ARNOLD,
daughter of Ephraim and Mary Arnold, was married to
Benjamin Hayward, 1 July, 1708. (See No. 3.)
No. 18. IIIB. EPHRAIM" ARNOLD,
brother of the preceding, married Rachel Mekusett, 2
Feb. 1721. Their children were
1. William, born 22 Sept. 1721 | 5. Mary, born 8 Feb. 1732
2. Ephraim, " 28 Jan. 1723 6. Susannah, « 2 Feb, 1734
3. Daniel, " 3 Dec. 1725 7. Susannah, « 27 April, 1737
4. Betsey, " 26 July, 1728

52 FAMILY MEMORIAL.

No. 19. II C. EPHRAIM ARNOLD,
a son of the preceding, married Elizabeth  , by whom
he had one son,
Peter, born 14 May, 1753.
Widow Elizabeth Arnold, died 12 Sept. 1769.
No. 20. Ill C. Capt. DANIEL ARNOLD,
a brother of the preceding, married Jerusha Glover, of
Dorchester, 30 June, 1763. Their children were
1. Joseph Neale, born 10 Oct. 1764 | 4. Jerusha, born 27 July, 1774
2. Daniel, " 21 Oct. 1766 I 5. Elisha, " 28 March, 1778
3. Elizabeth, " 16 Sept.1770 |
Note. — There were, in the early settlement of New England, tbe fol
lowing persons of this name,
Benedict Arnold, Providence, 1639. Was president of Rhode Island
in 1663, and continued in office 8 years. He died in 1678.
Edward, Boston, died 8 August, 1657. Son Barachiah, born in 1653.
John, Cambridge, freeman 1635, member of the Ar. Co. 1644; was
probably the same who owned an estate in Boston.
Joseph, Braintree, 1658. Had sons born there. (The patriarch of this
name in Braintree.)
Richard, Rhode Island, was one of Sir Edmund Andros' council, 1687,
[Hutchinson's Hist. Memoirs, 317.
Samuel, the first minister of Rochester, Ms. was ordained in 1684 and
died before 1717. [2 Coll. Mass. Hist. Soe. TV. 257, 262,
Thomas, Watertown, freeman, 1640, had sons Ichabod, born 1640
Richard, born 1642.
William, Hingham, 1635, perhaps one of the founders of the first
Baptist Church in Rhode Island. [Farmer's Gen. Reg.
Samuel Arnold, of Marshfield, conveyed land to John Hull of Boston
by deed, dated 6 Dec. 1670. [Suffolk Records.

THE FAMILY OF BASS.

No. 1. SAMUEL BASS
came to New England, with his wife Anne, and probably
one or two young children, among the first settlers of the
Massachusetts colony, about 1630, or soon after, and set
tled in Roxbury, near Hog Bridge. Their names were
enrolled among the earliest members of the first church in
that town, which was gathered as early as 1632, where
they may be seen at this day. He was admitted freeman
14 May, 1634, and lived in Roxbury until about 1640, when
he removed with his family to Braintree, (now Quincy.)
He was admitted a member of that church, " having been
dismissed and recommended to them from the church in
Roxbury, 5 July, 1640." (Hancock's Cent. Sermon, 23.)
He was chosen and ordained the first deacon of the church
in Braintree. Deacon Bass was a man of strong and vig
orous mind, and was one of the leading men of the town
for many years. (See Hist, of Quincy.) In 1641, and
subsequently, he represented the town in the General
Court twelve years. His children were
1. Samuel, | 5. Thomas,
2. Hannah, I 6. Joseph,
3. Mary, 7, Sarah,
4. John. I
" Deacon Samuel Bass, aged 94, departed this life upon
the 30th day of Dec. 1694 ; who had been a deacon ofthe
church of Braintree for the space of above 50 years, and
the first deacon of that church ; and was the father and
grandfather and great grandfather of a hundred and sixty
two children, before he died, the youngest whereof was
Benjamin Bass, the son of Joseph Bass and Mary his wife,
born eleven days before his death." — Town Records.
" Mrs. Ann Bass, the wife of Deacon Samuel Bass, aged
93, died 5 Sept. 1693."— [Ibid.

54 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 2. I A. SAMUEL BASS,*
the younger, as denominated on the records, married Mary
Howard, by whom he had one child, probably Samuel.
No. 3. I B. SAMUEL BASS, Sen. f
probably the son of Samuel and Mary Bass, married Re
becca, daughter of Thomas and Deborah Faxon, 30 July,
1678. Their children were
7. Sarah, baptized 29, 5, 1694
8. Seth, " 20, 4, 1697
9. Nathan, " 30,4. 1700

10. Anna, born 21 Feb. 1702
11. Enoch, " 18 April, 1704
Died 26 Feb. 1707.

1. Deborah, born 5, 6, 1679
2. Samuel, " 8 Nov. 1681
3. Samuel, " 26 March, 1684
4. David, " 15 Nov. 1686
5. Rebecca, " 2 May, 1689
6. Mary, " 27 Dec. 1691
This man was denominated Samuel Bass, senior, being
the oldest of the name of this generation.
No. 4. I C. DEBORAH BASS,
was married to Joseph Webb, of Braintree, 29 Nov. 1699.
No. 5. IV C. DAVID BASS,
married Mary Ruggles, by whom he had three children,
1. Mary, born 1 Dec. 1715 I 3. Ruth, born 7 May 
2. Hannah, " 26 Jan. 1718 (
Mary, wife of David Bass, died 25 Oct. 1723.
His second wife was Elizabeth Belcher, married 12 Feb.
1725. * He died a young man, leaving his widow Mary and this child, to inherit
his estate, the Inventory of which was " dated the 15th day of the 3d
month, called May, 1653," amounting to £201, 18, 5. He died intestate,
accordingly "The Magistrates did also on the widow's relinquishing her
right in the thirds, did judge it meete and determined that the whole estate
shall be' equally divided between the Mother (Mary) and the child ; And
that Mr. Howard, in behalf ol his daughter, shall give in good security's
to deliver the child of the said Samuel Bass, deceased, the one half of the
said estate, at the age of fourteen years." — [Boston Probate Recoi-ds.
f"I am led to conclude, that this Samuel Bass was a grandson of Dea.
Bass, and a son of Samuel Bass, deceased, (No. 2,) from a bequest in the
will of Dea. Bass, in the following words,—' 4th. I give Samuel Bass,
carpenter, seven acres of pasture lands in the stony field with the salt
meadow he hath already in possession, as also a quarter part of my up
lands in the Farme, after the legacies above specified are paid. Also half
ofthe wood lot given to my son Joseph, in the Captain's plaine, and sixty
pounds out of Joseph's estate, if he have no children, nor spend it. And
I give Joseph Bass, Jr. fifty pounds out of Joseph's estate, except he have
children and spend it ; and forty pounds to my grandsou, Samuel Bass,
cooper, out of Joseph's estate, except he have children, or have need to
spend it, and all this is to be after my son Joseph Bass' decease '" (See
Nos. 11-2 and 54-2.) ' v

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 55
4. Elizabeth, bapt. 4 Feb. 1728 I 6. David, bapt. 5 June, 1733
5. Catherine, " 6 April, 1730 7. Gregory, " 3 Jan. 1735
Died 12 March, 1738.

No. 6. VIII C. SETH BASS,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Eunice Allen, 18 Nov.
1735. Their children were
1. Jeriah, born 4 Nov. 1736 | 2. Samuel, born 3 Nov. 1737
His second wife was Bathsheba Crosby, married 9 Dec.
1746.
No. 7. II D. SAMUEL BASS,
son ofthe preceding, married Alice Spear, 21 Sept. 1758.
Their children were
1. Jeriah, bapt. 6 Jan. 1760 | 2. Seth, bapt. 8 March, 1761
Nn 8 I *^e™^1 Bass married Lucretia Savil, about 1783.
"' ) Seth Bass married Mary Jones, about 1779.
No. 9. II A. HANNAH BASS,
daughter of deacon Samuel and Anne Bass, was married
to Stephen Paine, 15, 9, 1651. (See Paine, No. 2.)

No. 10. Ill A. MARY BASS,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Capt. John Capen,
of Dorchester, in 1647, (See Capen, No. 2.)

No. 11. IV A. JOHN BASS,
a brother of the preceding, was probably born in Roxbury
about the year 1632. " On the 12 month, 3, 1657, John
Bass and Ruth Aulden were married by Mr. John Aulden,
of Duxbury." (Records of Braintree.) Their children
were
1. John, born 26, 9,
2. Samuel, " 25, 1,
3. Ruth, " 28, 11,
4. Joseph, " 5,10,
Ruth, wife of John Bass, died 12, 8, 1674.)(
His second wife was Hannah Sturtephant, of Plymouth,
married 21, 7, 1675.
John Bass died 12 Sept. 1716, in the 84th year of his age.
" Ann Bass, the wife of John Bass, was dismissed from
the church of Plymouth, and admitted to the church of
Braintree, 30, 8, 1676. — [Church Records.
Ann and Hannah were synonymous names, at that age.

1658

5. Hannah,

born 22 4,

1667

1660

6. Mary,

" H, 12,

1669

1662

7. Sarah,

" 29, 1,

1672

1665

66 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 12. I B. JOHN BASS,
son ofthe preceding, married Abigail, daughter of Joseph
and Abigail Adams. (See Adams, Nos. 3-4 and 32.) Their
children were
1. John, born 3 June, 1688 | 2. Samuel, born 17 June, 1691.
Abigail, wife of John Bass, Jr. died 26 Oct. 1696, aged
37. His second wife was Rebecca Savil, married 17, 3, 1698.
3. Ebenezer, bapt. 11, 8, 1702 | (ch. records.)
John Bass died 30 Sept. 1724.
No. 13. I C. JOHN BASS,
son of the preceding, married Lydia Savil, 18 Feb. 1713,
who died in childbed with her infant, 4 Feb. 1715.
His second wife was Hannah Neale, married 21 June,
1716. Mrs. Bass born 15 March, 1692. Their children were
1. John, born 26 March, 1717 | 4. Joseph, born 29 Feb. 1723
2. Benjamin," 17 Sept. 1719 | 5. Jonathan, " 23 April 1729
3. Jedidiah, " 29 April, 1721 | 6. Hannah, " 12 March 1732
Hannah, wife of John Bass, died 15 May, 1761, aged 69
years, 2 months.
No. 14. I D. JOHN BASS,
a son ofthe preceding, was graduated at Harvard Univer^
sity in 1737. He was a man of great mathematical genius.
(Hist, of Quincy.) He was settled in the ministry at Ash
ford, Ct. 7 Sept. 1743, which he afterwards relinquished,
and entered the Medical profession, and died at Providence,
R. I. about 1762, aged 45 years.
No. 15. II D. Dea. BENJAMIN BASS,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary Brackett, 1 Jan.
1755. Mrs. Bass born 20 July, 1723. Their ehildren were
1. John, born 19 Jan. 1756 | 3. Hannah, born 16 June, 1760
2. Mary, " 19 Sept. 1758 | Died 7 July, 1822, aged 62 years.
Mary, wife of Dea. Benjamin Bass, died 8 July, 1760,
aged 37.
His second Wife was Hannah Jones, of Nantasket, born
10 Dec. 1731 ; married 21 July, 1764, and she died 25
April, 1810, aged 78 years, 4 months.
Deacon Benjamin Bass died 24 Sept. 1808, aged 89.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 57
No. 16. Ill D. JEDIDIAH BASS,
a brother of the preceding, married Hannah Tolman, by
whom he had two sons,
1. Jedidiah, born 9 June, 1750 | 2. Joseph, born 28 Dec. 1751
His second wife was Sarah Hall, of Grafton, married 30
Sept. 1763, by whom 3. Hezekiah, born 1772.
Jedidiah Bass died 12 March, 1806, aged 85, years 10
months. He was blind 16 years before his death.

No. 17. IV D. JOSEPH BASS,
a brother of the preceding, married Hannah Banks, of
Boston. He died 23 Sept. 1800, aged 77 years 7 months, leav
ing no issue.
No. 18. V D. JONATHAN BASS,
a brother of the preceding, married Hannah Hayward, 5
May, 1762. Their children were
1. Jonathan, born I 3. Susannah, bapt. 22 May, 1768
2. Hannah, Ijapt. 4 Aug. 1765 |
Jonathan Bass died 20 July, 1778, aged 49 years 3 mo.

No. 19. VI D. HANNAH BASS,
the sister of the preceding, was married to Josiah Rawson,
of Braintree, 28 Aug. 1750.

No. 20. II C. SAMUEL BASS,
son of John and Abigail Bass, married Sarah Savil, 15
Aug. 1723, by whom he had one son,
1. Samuel, born 29 Dec. 1724.
Sarah, wife of Samuel Bass, died 28 Jan. 1725.
His second wife was Hannah Gould, who had one child,
2. Abigail, born 31 Jan. 1728.
No. 21. ID. SAMUEL BASS, Jr.
son ofthe preceding, married Anna Rawson, 30 Oct. 1746,
by whom he had four children.

1. Samuel, born 22 Aug. 1747
2. Edward, " 1749

3. Mary, born 21 Oct. 1750
4. William, " 19 July, 1755
Died 21 Aug. 1755
His second wife was Abigail Turner, widow, formerly
Crosby. 8

58 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
5. Abigail, born 1758 I 7. Esther, born 1766
6. Elizabeth, « 1762 | 8. Josiah, " l'<>8
Samuel Bass died about April, 1807, aged 82.
No. 22. I E. SAMUEL BASS, 4th.
son of the preceding, married Elizabeth Brackett, 29 Sept.
1772. He removed to Braintree, Vermont/where he is
still living. His children were

1. William, bapt. 3 Oct. 1773
2. Samuel, born 2 June, 1775
3. Moses, "

4. Peter,
5. Seth,
6. Hiram.

No. 23. II E. EDWARD BASS,
son of Samuel and Anna Bass, married Bathsheba Keith,
of Bridgewater, daughter of Abiah Keith, 9 Nov. 1771.
1. Isaac, born 5 Nov. 1772 | 2. Ziba, born 28 May, 1774
No. 24. Isaac Bass, settled in Braintree, Vermont, where
he died, leaving children.
No. 25. Ziba Bass, is the subject of the following Memoir :
After having completed his professional studies under
the tuition of Dr. Ebenezer Alden, of Randolph, he com
menced the practice of Medicine in the North parish of
Bridgewater, under the most favorable auspices, with the
fairest prospects of usefulness to his fellow men. His
pleasing address, his affectionate and amiable disposition,
his unwearied attention to the welfare of his patients ; his
assiduity in search of knowledge, and his constant and
undeviating fidelity in all the duties of his profession, won
the affections and established the confidence of a numerous
class of the community in the circle of his acquaintance.
But soon and suddenly he was called away from his earthly
labors, leaving a weeping multitude to deplore his loss.
At his interment, the Rev. Dr. Strong, of Randolph,
delivered a funeral sermon, from which the following
extract is made :
" There we behold the ruins of mortality ! There are the
lifeless remains of one of our fellow creatures, who but a
few days since was numbered among the living, and under
circumstances of health and prosperity ! Where is the
person, who two weeks since, would have marked him out
as an earlier victim for the grave than any of his neigh
bors, friends or acquaintance ? He had, for aught we
knew to the contrary, as fair prospects of lonq- life as any
one of this numerous assembly. But alas ! "He is gone !

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 59
His work on earth is finished ! How uncertain is life ! How
true the observation, that the grave is ' without any order.'
How mysterious are the ways of Providence ! Why should
such a fixed enemy to all vice, such a friend to morality,
order and regularity in society ; such an industrious,
economical, useful, prudent, faithful, modest, friendly,
amiable, and we hope truly pious man, as was Dr. Bass,
be cut down in the midst of his days and usefulness, while
so many of a totally different character are spared. Such
dispensations of Providence are involved in clouds and
darkness. But it becomes short sighted mortals to be still;
to know and rejoice that the Lord God omnipotent
reigneth ; who is infinite in every possible perfection, is
under no temptation to do wrong ; who has adopted the
wisest and best system of government ; who will bring
order out of disorder, regularity out of confusion, and
good out of evil, and will not only overrule all things for
the highest good of the moral system, but for the best good
of every one, who makes him the supreme object of his
affection and confidence." ERECTED TO THE MEMORY
OP
DOCTOR ZIBA BASS,
who died September 23, A. D. 1804, and in the 31st year of his age.
Giving full proof that usefulness was his grand object in life.
He was a pattern of Modesty, Temperance, Fidelity, Prudence, Economy,
and Uprightness, and died in hope of eternal rest and glory.
Hence the following appropriation :
" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea,
saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors,
and their works do follow them."
No. 26. Ill C. EBENEZER BASS,
son of John and Rebecca Bass, married Sarah Mosely,
(Maudsley) of Dorchester, 3 July, 1733, and had one son,
1. Ebenezer, born 11 Dec. 1741.
No. 27. II B. SAMUEL BASS,
son of John and Ruth Bass, married Mary, daughter of
Joseph and Abigail Adams, and widow of Samuel Webb,
deceased. (See Adams, No. 35 — 9 B.) Their children were
1. Jonathan, } . ,rf Q a ltim 4. Samuel, born 26 July, 1700
2. Abigail, \ bapt- 3' 8> 16J7 5. Bethiah, " 2 Feb. 1704
3. Mary, " 14, 6, 1698
Mary, wife of Samuel Bass, died 9 March, 1706.
He afterwards had a second wife and one child, viz.
Bathsheba, bapt. 29 March, 1711.

60 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
(as appears by the .records of |the second church, where
he is called Deacon,) who was the wife of Naphtali
Thayer. (See 2d part, 10 branch, No. 1.)
No. 28. I C. JONATHAN BASS,
son ofthe preceding, married Susannah  , by whom
he had two children.
1. Jonathan, born 19 July, 1720 | 2. Susannah, born 9 Nov. 1722

No. 29. Ill C. MARY BASS,
a sister of the preceding, was married to William Bow-
ditch, 2 April, 1720.

No. 30. IV C. Dea. SAMUEL BASS,
a brother of the preceding, married Hannah White, 4
Dec. 1723. (See White, No. 21—2.) Their children were

1. Hannah, born 18 Aug. 1725
2. Abigail, " 1 Feb. 1728
3. Samuel, " 5 Aug. 1731
Died 12 March, 1738

4., Jonathan, born 14 Nov. 1733
5. Daniel, " 9 May, 1736
6. a child, " 11 Sept. 1740
Died 22 Sept. 1740

Mary, wife of Dea. Samuel Bass, died 6 June, 1743. His
second wife was Jerusha Webb, married 10 Jan. 1744.
Dea. Samuel Bass died 3 April, 1768, in his 68th year.
No. 31. ID. HANNAH BASS,
daughter ofthe preceding, was married to Dea. Jonathan
Wild, 25 Sept. 1744.
I. Joshua, born 4 Nov. 1748 5. Sarah, born 10 Sept. 1757
2. John, " 3 June, 1751 6. Eunice, " 28 Feb. 1760
3. Jonathan, " 20 April, 1753 7. Daniel, "
4. Hannah, " 26 April, 1755

No. 32. IV D. Col. JONATHAN BASS,
a brother of the preceding, married Susannah Belcher,
24 Dec. 1756, and settled in Randolph, (then Braintree.)
1. Samuel, born 15 May, 1757 | 2. Sarah, born 24 Jan. 1759
Col. Bass died 12 May, 1790, aged 57 years.
No. 33. I E. SAMUEL BASS, Esq.
son of the preceding, married Sally Lawrence, of Lincoln,
in 1783, by whom he had
1. Jonathan, born 29 Oct. 1784 I 3. Samuel
2. Sally, " [ 4. Henry. '
Mrs. Sally Bass died
His second wife was Abigail, daughter of Dr Baylies
of Randolph, Vermont, by whom he has two children '

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 61
No. 34. II E. SARAH BASS,
daughter of Jonathan and Susannah Bass, was married to
Dr. Ebenezer Alden. (See Alden, No. 40.)
1. Ebenezer, born 17 March, 1788 I 3. Susannah.
2. Henry Bass, " 7 June, 1791 |
Mrs. Sarah Alden died 2 Dec. 1833, aged 74.

No. 35. V D. DANIEL BASS,
son of Samuel and Hannah Bass, married Molly Wales.
Their children were
1. Thomas, born 1 Feb. 1759 | 2. Molly, born 16 Jan. 1761
Daniel Bass died 19 Jan. 1761.

No. 36. Ill B. RUTH BASS,
daughter of John and Ruth Bass, was married, and had
issue, but there is no record of her marriage, or of chil
dren, in Braintree, but from a clause in her father's will,
it appears that she died before said will was made, leaving
one or more daughters, to wit : " I give to my grand
daughters, that are the children of my two deceased
daughters, viz. Ruth and Hannah, 10 s. apiece, to be paid
to each of them by my executor in convenient time after
my decease, to such as are of age, and the rest as they
come of age." Proved 10 Feb. 1717. Also, her grand
father, Dea. Samuel Bass, in his last will has the following
bequest. " 7thly. I give to my grand daughters, except
ing Sarah Biling, (Billings) all my moveable household
goods ; and Hannah Walsbey,* is to share with them, to
be equally divided amongst them, after my decease, &c.
(Will proved Jan. 1695.) Was not Hannah Walsbey the
orphan daughter of said Ruth, deceased ? If so, perhaps
her husband was Samuel Walsbey, born 9, 2, 1651, or
David Walsbee, born 29, 7, 1655, (children of David and
Hannah Walsbee.)
No. 37. IV B. JOSEPH BASS,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary Belcher, 5 June,
6. John, born 19 Jan. 1702
Died 31 Jan. 1702
7. Elizabeth, born 2 Feb. 1703
8. Alden, " 28 Oct. 1705

1688.

1. Mary,

horn 22 June,

1690

2. Joseph,

1 July,

1692

3. Benjamin

" 19 Dec.

1694

4. Moses,

23 Oct.

1696

5. Ruth,

" 21 March,

1699

* Hannah Walsbee, wife of David Walsbee, died 2, 12, 1655. His
second wife was Ruth Ball, married 24, 7, 1656, by whom he had one
child, Ruth, born 22, 7, 1659.— Ruth, wife of David Walsbee, died 1, 1,
1660.

62 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
Mary, wife of Joseph Bass, died 2 Nov. 1 707.
His second wife was Lois Rogers, married 23 Feb. 1708.
No. 38. II C. JOSEPH BASS,
son of the preceding, married Elizabeth Breck, 14 Sept.
1715, and settled in Dorchester

7. William, born 8 Jan. 1731
8. Susannah, " 18 Feb. 1733
9. Benjamin, " 24 Oct. 1734
10. John,
11. Hannah, 1741

1. Elizabeth, born 15 Nov. 1719
Died in infancy.
2. Elizabeth, born 5 May, 1721
3. Joseph, " 28 Sept. 1723
4. Edward, " 23 Nov. 1726
5. Mary, " 10 Sept. 1728
6. William, " 12 Nov. 1729
Died in infancy.
Capt. Joseph Bass died 9 Jan. 1752.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bass died 21 June, 1751. [Dorchester Records-
No. 39. II D. ELIZABETH BASS,*
daughter ofthe preceding, was married to the Rev. Philip
Curtis, of Stoughton, (now Sharon) 6 Sept. 1744.
1. Samuel, born 11 May, 1746 I 4. Elizabeth, born 13 Aug. 1750
Died 22 Jan. 1747 | 5. Mary, and )
2. Samuel, born 1 Sept. 1747 I 6. Susan. $
3. Hannah, " 21 Nov. 1748 |
Rev. Philip Curtis married Eliza Randall, 31 Dec. 1754,
(2d wife.) — [Stoughton Records.
Samuel Curtis, son of the Rev. Philip and Elizabeth
Curtis, was graduated at Harvard College, in 1766 ; en
tered the study and practice of Medicine, and settled at
Amherst, N. H.
Hannah Curtis, was married to James Porter, of Peter
borough, N. H.
Elizabeth Curtis, was married to Capt. Nathaniel Curtis,
of Boston.
Mary Curtis was married to George Ferguson, of Eas
ton. Susan Curtis was married to Daniel Coney, Judge of
Probate for the County of Kennebeck, Augusta, Maine.
No. 40. Ill D. JOSEPH BASS,
son of Joseph and Elizabeth Bass, (No. 38,) married Lydia
Searle, and lived in Dorchester, where seven of his chil-
*Here lies the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, consort of the Rev.
Mr. Philip Curtis. She departed this life May the 29th, 1752, a"ed 31
years.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. G3
drcn were born ; he afterwards removed to Annapolis, in
Nova Scotia, where his two youngest children were born,
I.Sarah, born 14 Aug. 1748, Died young.
2. Alden, " 12 July, 1750, Deceased.
3. Sarah, " 12 Nov. 1751, Living at Annapolis.
4. Elizabeth, " 8 May, 1753, Living at Minot.
5. Willium, " 23 Nov. 1755, Living at Annapolis.
6. Lydia, » 11 Oct. 1757, Deceased.
7. Edward, " 26 Feb. 1760, Living at Newburyport.
8. Thankful, " 24 July, 1762, Born & living at Annapolis.
9. Joseph, " 7 July, 1767, Born and died at Annapolis.
Mrs. Lydia Bass died in 1789.
Mr. Joseph Bass died a few years afterwards.

No. 41. IV D. EDWARD BASS,* D. D.
son of Joseph and Elizabeth Bass, the first Bishop of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in the Eastern Diocese, was
graduated at Harvard College, in 1744. He married, for
his first wife, Sarah Beck.
His second wife was Mercy Bass, a grand daughter of
his uncle Alden Bass, and settled at Newburyport.
* At his decease, the following character appeared in the newspapers of
that date, printed in that town.
" Fldwurd Bass, D. D. was born at Dorchester, near Boston, on the 23d
day of November, 1726. At the early age of 13 he entered Harvard
College, and commenced Bachelor of Arts at that seminary, in 1744.
From this period until he received the degree of Master of Arts, he was
engaged in instructing a school, occupying his leisure hours in such
studies as were suitable to the profession for which he was intended.
From 1747 to 1751, he resided at the college, making progress in theolog
ical studies, and occasionally supplying vncant pulpits in the congrega
tional churches. In 1752, at the invitation of the Episcopal Society in
this place, he went to England, and on the 24th day of May, was ordained
by the excellent Dr. Thomas Sherlock, then Bishop of London, in his
chapel at Fulham. In the autumn of the same year he returned to New
England, and soon after took charge of the Church in Newbury, at that
time vacant by the death ofthe Reverend Matthias Plant.
"In July, 1789, the University of Pennsylvania conferred on him the
degree of Doctor in Divinity. In 1796, he was unanimously elected by
the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Churches of the Common
wealth of Massachusetts to the office of Bishop of that Church, and was
accordingly consecrated in Christ Church, on the 7th day of May, 1797,
by tho Bishops of Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. On the 27th
day of the same month he was received and acknowledged in the most
affectionate and respectful manner, by the Clergy of his Diocese, then
assembled in Trinity Church, Boston. Some time after, the Episcopal
churches in the state of Rhode Island, elected him their Bishop, and the
last summer, a convention of the churches in New Hampshire, also put
themselves under his jurisdiction.
" Bishop Bass was a sound divine, a critical scholar, an accomplished
gentleman and an exemplary Christian. His manners were polished, his
disposition amiable, his temper mild, his conversation improving, his be-

64 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 42. IX D. BENJAMIN BASS,
a brother of the preceding, lived in Boston, and died a few
years since.

No. 43. X D. JOHN BASS,
a brother of the preceding, was graduated at Harvard
College, in 1761. He went to Nova Scotia and kept a
school, where he spent his days and died. He was never
married.
nevolence warm, his piety uniform, his charity unlimited. For more than
fifty years, he sacredly devoted all his talents to his great Lord and Master,
in the affectionate and diligent cultivation of that portion of the gospel-
vineyard committed to his care. Seriously impressed with a sense ofthe
duties of his station, nothing short of necessity formed in his mind an
apology for the omission of them. In his public discourses, he aimed at
plainness and usefulness. From subjects the least connected with practi
cal topics, he rarely failed to draw something calculated to mend the
hearts orthe manners of his hearers. He had nothing of that new-fangled
candor, which looks with equal indifference on all opinions, even on the
most important subjects. With the most scrupulous respect for the rights
of conscience and of private judgment in others, he united a firm and
unshakeu adherence to that system of christian doctrine and discipline,
which he had adopted from conviction. In his devotions, he led his people
with the winning example of piety, chastened in its manner with the most
temperate gravity, never relaxing into formality, nor strained into enthusi
asm. Although from principle, as well as habit, he was zealously attached
to the forms prescribed by the church, yet on occasions out of the ordinary
course, he exhibited in his devotional compositions, a talent rarely equal
led, and never excelled, by those whose mode of worship authorizes and
requires extemporaneous addresses to the Deity.
"In private life, Dr. Bass was uniformly amiable and respectable, and
this inspired all his associates with affection and reverence ; keeping
always in view the decorum of his station in society, he did not morosely
abstain from the innocent relaxations of life, but by cheerfully joining in
decent and moderate festivity, he taught others how far it was safe to in
dulge and prudent to restrain.
"But it was in the elevated station of a diocesan, that the character of
this excellent man was most fully displayed. Anxious above all things to
approve himself to the great Head ofthe Church, his humility grew with
the honors conferred upon him by his brethren. So far was he from
claiming the distinctions appertaining to his rank, that he did not receive
them without sensible pain, and constantly exhibited a winning example
of meekness and gentleness, which gave lustre to all his virtues. Though
at some periods of his life he was severely tried, he maintained a modera
tion and forbearance, which checked the rage of party, and fortified him
against sufferings, which a mind less correct must have undergone, iu
similar situations.
"Blest by nature with a vigorous constitution, whieh he judiciously
preserved by temperance and exercise, he enjoyed an uncommon share
of health, through the greatest part of his life. On the 10th inst. after an
illness of hut two days, he died as he had lived, full of piety, resignation
and humility ; and is doubtless now receiving the rewards of a long and
diligent life, spent in the service of his God and his fellow men."
[Dr. Morss's Cent. Sermon, p. 24.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 65
No. 44. XI D. HANNAH BASS,
the youngest sister ofthe preceding, was married to Capt.
Amos Turner, of Medway, 30 Oct. 1759.

1. Amos,

born

7 Sept.

1760.

Died

4 Dec.

1820,

aged 60.

2. Charles,

a

29 Dec.

1764.

it

1 May,

1766.

3. Polly,

a

22 Oct.

1767.

ti

Oct!

1821.

4. Vesta,

a

26 Sept.

1772.

5. Hannah,
a
27 Aug.
1775.
U
10 July,
1821.
6. Charles,
a
14 Sept.
1778.
(t
31 March
, 1799.
Captain Amos Turner died 1 Aug. 1780, aged 50 years.
Her second husband was Henry Mellen, of Hopkinton,
married 1 Sept. 1785.
Henry Mellen died 17 March, 1813.
Mrs. Hannah Mellen died 12 Aug. 1828, aged 87 years.
EPITAPH.
Decay, ye tenements of dust, I A nobler mansion waits the just,
Pillars of earthly pride^decay, | And Jesus has prepared^the way.
No. 45. Ill C. BENJAMIN BASS,
son of Joseph and Mary Bass, was graduated at Harvard
College in 1715, settled in the ministry at Hanover, (Ms.)
11 Dec. 1728, and died in 1756, aged 63.
No. 46. V B. HANNAH BASS,
daughter of John and Ruth Bass, was married to Joseph,
son of Joseph and Abigail Adams. H (See Adams, No. 5.)
No. 47. VI B. MARY BASS,
a sister of the preceding, wasj married to Christopher
Webb, Jr. 24, 3, 1686, by whom she had,
1. Hannah, born 16 Dec. 1686 | 3. Christopher, born 19 Aug. 1690
2. Sarah, « 10, 10, 1688 |
Christopher Webb, Jr. died of the smallpox, in March,
1690. Her second husband was William Copeland, married 13
April, 1694. (See Copeland, No. 9.)
No. 48. VII B. SARAH BASS,
the youngest sister of the preceding, was married to
Ephraim Thayer, 7 Jan. 1692. (See Second Part, No. 1.)
No. 49. IV A. THOMAS BASS,
son of Dea. Samuel and Ann Bass, married Sarah Wood,
of Medfield, 4 October, 1660. (Married by Mr. Ralph
Wheelock.) There children were,
9
66 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
1. Abigail, born 2 Jan. 1667 | 4. John, born 26,1, 1675
2. Samuel, " 20 Dec. 1669 | 5. Mehitable, " 18 Sept. 1678
3. Mary, " 20, 2, 1672 j Died 24 Jan. 1679.
Sarah, wife of Thomas Bass, died 29 Dec. 1678.
His second wife was Susannah Blanchard, of Weymouth,
married 1680.
Mr. Thomas Bass lived in Medfield awhile after his
marriage, and two of his children were born there ; he
then removed to Braintree, was chosen a deacon of the
church, where he spent the remainder of his days.
No. 50. II B. SAMUEL BASS,
son of Dea. Thomas and Sarah Bass, married Mercy
Marsh, 29, 9, 1689. He died with the smallpox on board
a vessel, and was thrown overboard with several others,
at Nantasket, in August 1690. (See Copeland, No. 74.)
No. 51. IV B. JOHN BASS,
the brother of the preceding, married Elizabeth Neale, 7
March, 1695.

1. Elizabeth,

born 5 Sept.

1696

4. Henry,

born

20 May,

1704

2. Sarah,

" 19 Sept.

1699

5. John,

it

7 May,

1706

3. Thomas,

" 7 Oct.

1701

No. 52. V A. JOSEPH BASS,
son of Dea. Samuel and Ann Bass, married Mary  ,
who died 15 March, 1678, without issue.
His second wife was Deborah  , by whom he had
one child, Deborah, baptized 22, 10, 1700.
Joseph Bass died about 16 Jan. 1714.
No. 53. VII A. SARAH BASS,
daughter of Dea. Samuel and Ann Bass, was married to
Dea. John Stone, of Watertown, and had one daughter,
Sarah, born 8, 1, 1663.
Her second husband was Joseph Penniman, married 10
May, 1693. Dea. Joseph Penniman died 5 Nov. 1705.
She survived many years, and was living in Sept. 1739.
[Hancock's Cent. Sermon.
THE FAMILY OF BILLINGS.

No. 1. ROGER BILLINGS,
of Dorchester, was a member of the church in 1640, ad
mitted freeman, 1643. (Farmer.) By his wife Mary he

had one child.
the same year.
2. Mary,
3. Hannah,
4. Ebenezer,
5. Roger, born

1. Mary, born 10, 5, 1643, who died 4, 10,
His second wife Hannah had by him,
6. Elizabeth, born 27, 8, 1659
7. Zipporah, " 21,3, 1662
Died 8 Oct. 1676.
18, 9, 1657 8. Jonathan, who died 14 Jan. 1677
ings, died 25, 3, 1662.

Hannah, wife of Roger Bil
No. 2. II A. MARY BILLINGS,
was married to Samuel Belcher of Braintree, 15, 10, 1663.

No. 3. Ill A. HANNAH BILLINGS,
was married to John Penniman of Braintree, 24, 12, 1664.

No. 4. IV A. EBENEZER BILLINGS,

married Hannah

Richard,
Ebenezer,Zipporah,Jonathan, Elizabeth,
Hepzibah,Mary,

born 21 Sept. 1675
" 13 July, 1677
" 20 March, 1679
•' 24 April, 1681
" 8 March, 1683
" 11 May, 1685
" 22 June, 1687

Their children were,
8. Benjamin, born 31 May, 1689

9. Samuel,
10. Beriah,
11. Bezaleel,
12. Hannah,
13. Elkanah,

30 April, 1691
24 Dec. 1692

3 Jan.Jan,

16971698

Hannah, widow of Capt. Ebenezer Billings, died 19 Oct.
1732.

No. 5. I B.

RICHARD BILLINGS,

was graduated at Harvard College, in 1698. He was set
tled in the Ministry at Compton, in the State of Rhode Isl
and.— [Hist. Coll. 9, 183.
Nov. 1 , 1704. William Pabodie and Thomas Gray, wrote
to Rev. Peter Thatcher and Rev. John Danforth, with oth
ers, who on the 29 ofthe same month, came and ordained

68 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
Rev. Richard Billings, Pastor of the church. Ten other
members signed the church covenant. _
He was a facetious companion, spent much of his time
among his parishoners, and being fond of Medical studies,
ministered to their bodily as well as spiritual health.
Hist. Coll. 206.
Mr. Billings instructed the Indians at a Meeting House
of their own once a month on the Lord's day. — [Ib.
No. 6. II B. EBENEZER BILLINGS,*
a brother of the preceding, married Jerusha  . Their
children were,
1. Jerusha, born 7 August, 1705 | 2. Ebenezer, and perhaps others.
[Dorchester Records.
No. 7. I C. JERUSHA BILLINGS,
was married to Cornelius Kollock, 26 Sept. 1723.

No. 8. II C. EBENEZER BILLINGS, Jr.
married Susannah Hartshorn of Walpole, about 1744, and
settled in Stoughton. Their children were,
3. Hepzibah, born 10 April, 1761
4. Eunice, " 13 Sept. 1763

1. Timothy, born 26 March, 1745
2. Sarah, " 19 June, 1748
Died 18 Feb. 1754.

[Stoughton Records

No. 9. V B. ELIZABETH BILLINGS,
daughter of Ebenezer and Hannah Billings, was married
to Stephen Badlam of Weymouth, 17 June, 1719.
Dorchester Records.

No. 10. IX B. SAMUEL BILLINGS,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Sarah Bates, 14 Nov.
1716, whose children were, 1. Samuel. 2. Elijah.
Sarah, wife of Capt. Samuel Billings, died 21 Oct. 1732.
His second wife was Hannah Fisher of Dedham, married
in 1736. Their children were,
3. Benjamin born 8 Feb. 1738 I 4. Sarah, born 23 Aug. 1744
[ Died 4 Dec. 1745.— [lb.
No. 11. IC. SAMUEL BILLINGS, Jr.
married Keziah Hartshorn of Walpole, about 1743. Their
children were,

* Ebenezer Billings, and Ebenezer Billings, Jr. were among the Pro
prietors of Stoughton Lands, set off to them 20 Sept. 1713, and in 1717,
and to Roger Billings the same year ; to Elkanah Billings and John Bil
lings, 7 Dec. 1712.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 69

1. Elkanah,

born 4 Oct.

1744

4. Samuel,

born 21 April, 1751

2. Molly,

" 25 Jan.

1747

5. Jacob,

"# 19 Aug. 1755

3. Levitt,

" 8 Feb.

1749

6. Spencer,

" 23 Sept. 1759
[Stoughton Records.

No. 12. II C. ELIJAH BILLINGS,
a brother of the preceding, married Elizabeth Hartshorn
of Walpole, about 1746. Their children were,
1. Elkanah, born 17 April, 1747
2. Elijah, « 5 June, 1749
Died 5 Sept. the same year.

3. Elijah, born 26 Feb. 1750
4. Sarah, « 14 Feb. 1753
[lb..

No. 13. Ill C. BENJAMIN BILLINGS,
son of Samuel and Hannah Billings, married Rachel Pratt
of Norton, about 1759. Their children were,
1. Benjamin, born 25 Aug. 1760 | 2. Sarah, born 4 March, 1764.— [Ib.

No. 14. X B. BERIAH BILLINGS,
son of Ebenezer and Hannah Billings, married Mary  .
Their children were,
1. Hannah, born 23 Aug. 1732 | 2. Beriah, born 16 May, 1739.- [Ib.

No. 15. XIII B. ELKANAH BILLINGS,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Mary Crehore of Dor
chester, 26 Sept. 1723. Their children were,
1. Elkanah, born about 1726 | 2. William, born 5 Aug. 1731
Died 16 May, 1743. | 3. Rebecca, born 19 Sept. 1734.— [16.

No. 16. V A. ROGER BILLINGS,
son of Roger and Hannah Billings, married Sarah, daugh
ter of Stephen and Hannah Paine of Braintree, 22 Jan.
1678. (See Paine No. 2, 4.) Their children were,

1. Hannah,

borr

21 Jan.

1679

7. Stephen, born 27 Aug.

1691

2. Joseph,

ct

27 May,

1681

8. Moses, " 20 Nov.

1696

3. John,

it

10 March,

1683

9. Ann, " 4 Aug.

1698

4. Roger,

it

9 Jan.

1684

10. Abigail, " 15 Feb.

1700

5. William,

tt

27 July,

1686

11. Elizabeth, " 11 June,

1702

6. Sarah,

it

27 Feb.

1688

12. Isaac, " 9 July,

1703

[Dorchester Records.
No. 17. II B. JOSEPH BILLINGS,
son of the preceding, married Ruhami  , and set
tied in Milton. Their children were,
I. Hannah, born 25 Feb. 1707

2. Joseph, " 17 June, 1709
3. Benjamin, " 6 Sept. 1711
4. Sarah, " 6 Nov. 1712
5. Patience, " 21 March, 1715

6. William, born 21 Sept. 1717
7. Ebenezer, " 19 Sept. 1719
8. John, " 29 May, 1722
9. Ruhami, " 19 Feb. 1725

70 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
Ruhami, wife of Joseph Billings, died 2 Feb. 1740, aged
54. Joseph Billings died 18 Jan. 1765.— [Milton Records.
No. 18. II C. JOSEPH BILLINGS,
son ofthe preceding, married Anna, daughter of Col. John
Holman of Milton, 23 June, 1730, (Milton Records,) and
settled in Stoughton. Their children were,

1. Samuel, born 8 June, 1731
2. Sarah, " 6 Feb. 1735
Died 23 Aug. same year.

3. Anna, born 1 Nov. 1736
4. Joseph, " 15 June, 1739
Died 16 July, same year.

Anna, wife of Joseph Billings, died 17 Oct. N. S. 1753,
in the 45th year of her age. — [Stoughton Records.

No. 19. V C. PATIENCE BILLINGS,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Thomas Vose of
Milton, 4 March 1740. — [Milton Records.

No. 20. VI C. WILLIAM BILLINGS, 3d.
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Nason, 22 Dec.
1757, and settled in Stoughton, (now Canton.) Their
children were 1. Oliver, born 21 Sept. 1758, and two oth
er sons.

No. 21. VII C. EBENEZER BILLINGS,
a brother of the preceding, married Jerusha Vose of Mil
ton, about 1744, and settled in Milton. Their children were,
1. Jerusha, who died 12 Feb. 1745 | 2. Jerusha, born 29 Oct. 1746
Jerusha, wife of Ebenezer Billings, died 5 Nov. 1746.
His second wife was Miriam Davenport of Stoughton, mar
ried 23 Feb. 1749, whose children were,
3. Mary, born 24 April, 1750 ] 7. Lydia, born 21 March, 1760
4. Hannah, " 5 Nov. 1752 | 8. Miriam, " 10 April, 1763
5. Joseph, " 12 March, 1755 I 9. Benjamin, " 26 Oct. 1765
6. Lemuel, " 26 March, 1757 I
Ebenezer Billings died 16 Sept. 1766.— [Milton Records.
2. Jerusha, was married to Roger Sumner of Stoughton,
in 1764.
3. Mary, was married to Adam Davenport of Milton.
4. Hannah, was married to Henry Vose of Milton.
7. Lydia, was married to William Crehore of Milton.
8. Miriam, was married to Samuel Vose of Milton.

No. 22. VIII C. JOHN BILLINGS,
a brother of Ebenezer, last named, married Sarah Spear of

Family memorial. 71
Braintree, about 1744, and settled in Stoughton. Their
children were,

1. John, born 1 Sept. 1745
2. Joseph, « 13 Dec. 1747
Died 22 Feb. 1749.

3. Sarah, born 15 Aug. 1749
4. Frederick, " 9 Nov. 1752
[Stoughton Records.

No. 23. V B. WILLIAM BILLINGS,
a son of Roger and Sarah Billings, married Ruth Crehore
of Milton, 17 June, 1719, and afterwards settled in Stough
ton. Their children were,
1. William, | 2. Ruth, who died 19 Aug. 1736.
No. 24. I C. WILLIAM BILLINGS, Jr.
married Mary Badlam of Weymouth, about 1741-2, and
settled it Stoughton. Their children were,

1. William,

born 14 Nov. 1742

4. Daniel,

born 11 Feb.

1749

2. Hannah,

" 21 Dec. 1744

5. Sarah,

" 22 Sept.

1751

3. Mary,

" 29 Jan. 1746-7

No. 25. I D. WILLIAM BILLINGS,
married Mary Leonard of Stoughton, 13 Dec. 1764. He
afterwards settled in Boston, and was said to be the first
author and publisher of Musick in this country, and his
productions in that science are too well known to need
even a passing notice. His second wife was Lucy, daughter
of Major Robert Swan of Stoughton, married 26 July, 1774.

No. 26. VII B. STEPHEN BILLINGS,
a son of Roger and Sarah Billings, married Elizabeth Fen-
no, and settled in Stoughton, (now Canton.) Their chil
dren were,

1. Stephen, born 23 Feb. 1725
2. Seth, " 1 Feb. 1728
3. Roger, « 15 March, 1730
4. Jacob, " Uuly, 1732

7. Amariah, born 27 Oct. 1738
8. Abraham, ? ,. ... , -._.,
9. Isaac. \ 14 JuIy, 1745
10. Elijah, " 9 March, 1748
11. Sarah, « 28 May, 1751

Elizabeth, wife of Stephen Billings, died 17 Oct. 1783

No. 27. I C. STEPHEN BILLINGS, Jr.
married Betty Kenney, about 1751-2, and settled in
Stoughton, (now Canton.) Their children were,
1. Nathaniel, born  3. Stephen, born

2. Nathan, " 14 Nov. 1756

4. John, " 7 June, 176*

No. 28. II C. SETH BILLINGS,
a brother of the preceding, married Jerusha Redman about

T2

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

1750, and settled in Stoughton. Their children were,
 ^ r. , . U  .. OQ Tier.

boru 29 Dec.
" 15 Aug.

1759 1762

1. Jerusha, born 3 Aug. 1750 3. Robert,
2. Seth, " 30 Mav, 1756 4. Zemah,
Died 12 Aug. 1769.
Seth Billings died 7 Aug. 1766.
No. 29. Ill C. ROGER BILLINGS,
a brother of the preceding, married Susannah Wiswall of
Dorchester, about 1753. Their children were,

1. Enoch,
2. Jonathan,
3. Hannah,
4. Elizabeth,
5. Rhoda,

born 27 Oct.
29 Oct.
1 Aug.
24 Aug.
19 March,

175417561759
1761 1763

6. Jesse,
7. Ruth,
8. Timothy,
9. Susannah,
10. Sally,

born

8 May,
7 Aug.
16 Aug.
7 June,
17 July,

1765 1767 1770
1773
1776

No. 30. IV C. JACOB BILLINGS,
a brother of the preceding, married Rachel, a daughter of
Philip and Mary White of Milton, 3 April, 1760. She was
born 29 April, 1739. Their children were,
1 Joseph, born 10 March, 1763 I 2. Peter, born 18 May, 1767
Died 28 Jan. 1828. |

No. 31. II D. PETER BILLINGS,
married Rebecca, daughter of Comfort and Grace Whit
ing* (Whyton) 2 Dec. 1784, and settled in Canton. Their
children were, 1787 1789

1. Rebecca,
2. Mary,
3. Rachel,
4. Nancy,
5. Hannah,

born

4 Oct.
IDec.
8 May,
11 Oct.
21 July,

1792 17941797

6. Clarissa,
7. Catharine,
8. Sarah White,
9. Sarah White,

I Died in infancy.

Peter Billings died 26 June 1807

No. 32. VI C. ELIZABETH BILLINGS,
daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth Billings, was married
to Samuel Dwelley, about 1751.
* Grace, the wife of Comfort Whyton, was a daughter of John and Jo
anna Lyscom, and was born 14 Aug. O. S. 1732 ; her mother was a Leo
nard. She was married to John Fadden, a Mariner, 12 April, 1751, by whom
she had two sons, viz. John, who married Mary Billings, 6 March, 1775.
James, who married Mehitable Wentworth, 13 Aug. 1772. Her second
husband was Comfort Whiting before named, a native of Hingbam, by
whom she had,

1. Joanna,
2. Nathaniel,
3. Philip,
4. Mary,
5. Ruth,
6. Rebecca,

born 27 April, 1759
" 28 Jan. 1761
" 1 Dec. 1762
" 6 Nov. 1764
" 6 March, 1767

7. Nathaniel,
8. Abigail,
9. Lemuel,
10. Grace,
11. Comfort,

born 24 Dec. 1768
" 1 March, 1771
" 1773
July, 1775
March, 1777

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 73
No. 33. IX C. ISAAC BILLINGS,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary Mc Kendry of
Canton, 7 Sept. 1769. Their children were 1. Mary. 2.
Isaac.

No. 34. XII B. ISAAC BILLINGS,
a son of Roger and Sarah Billings, was graduated at Har
vard College in 1724, and in 1737 or 38, married Beulah
Vose of Milton, where he spent his days. Their children
were,
1. Sarah, born 14 Jan. 1739, the wife of John Daniels, Jr.
2. Elizabeth, " 18 June, 1740, the wife of Joseph Shepard.
3. Ruth, " 11 Aug. 1742, the wife of Verin Daniels.
4. Abigail, " 29 July, 1749.
No. 35. y.^fc JONATHAN BILLINGS, Jr.
son of Jonathan Billings of Dorchester, and grandson of
Ebenezer and Hannah Billings, (No. 4-4) married Sarah,
daughter of Nathaniel and Mehitable Guild of Dedham, in
1748. She was born 18 April, 1723. Their children were,
1. Jonathan, born 16 Aug. 1749 I 5. Mehitable,

2. Sarah, I 6. Hannah,
3. Richard, j 7. Nathaniel,
4. Mary, 1 8. Susannah,

No. 36. A JOSEPH BILLINGS,
probably a son of Roger and Hannah Billings of Dorches
ter, lived in Braintree, who by his wife Hannah had three
children born there, viz :
1. Elizabeth, born 13 July, 1691 I 3. Joseph, born 17 May, 1695
2. Hannah, " 23 March, 1693 | [Braintree Records.
There was a John Billings, Portsmouth, 1640, Belknap 1. Hist, N. H.
47. Nathaniel, Concord, was admitted freeman 1641, and died 24 Aug.
1673, leaving sons Nathaniel, and Jobn, who married Elizabeth Hastings,
1661, and died 1704, Shattuck, M. S. Hist. Concord. (Roger, Dorchester,
the progenitor ofthe foregoing numbered families.) William, one of the
proprietors of Lancaster.— (Farmer.)

10

THE FAMILY OF CAPEN.

No. 1. BERNARD CAPEN, ^
with his wife Jane were among the early settlers of Dor
chester, and are supposed to be the Progenitors oi all ol
the name of Capen in New England, if not in the United
States. " He was admitted freeman 1636, died 8 JNov.
1638, aged 76. His widow Jane Capen, died 26 March,
1653, aged 75."— [Dor Chester Sexton's Monitor, 13. Farmer.
No. 2. A. Capt. JOHN CAPEN,*
was the only son of Bernard Capen, of whom we have any
record. He came to this country with his aged parents,
and settled in Dorchester, from which records it appears
he had two children by his first wife Roedegon.
1. Joanna, born 3, 8, 1638 I 2. John, born 21, 8, 1639
Died 19, 9, 1638. |
His second wife was Mary Bass of Braintree. Their
children were,
3. Samuel, 7. Joseph, born 29,10, 1658
4. Mary, 8. Hannah, " 1, 8, 1662
5. Bernard, 9. Elizabeth, " 29,10, 1666
6. Preserved, born 4, 1, 1656-7
Capt. John Capen died 4 April, 1692, aged 80.
*"John Capen son of Bernard and Jane Capen, born in England
in 1612, admitted freeman 1634, married Mary, the daughter of Goodman
Bass, deacon ofthe first Church in Braintree in the year 1647, as appears
of three letters of courtship written by him to her ; the first dated 15, 2 —
the second the 5, 3, and the third 1, 5 mo. 1647. He was ordained deacon
of the Church in Dorchester, Feb. 13, 1658, and died April 4, 1692, aged 80 ;
having been deacon 33 years and 2 months, Selectman 16 years, Repre
sentative of the town 6 years, Recorder (town clerk) 13 years, a Military
Officer 50 years ; the last rank he held was that of Captain of the whole
militia ofthe town. Mary, his widow, died June 29, 1704, aged 73 years.
[Rev. Dr. Harris.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 7.5
No. 3. II B. JOHN CAPEN, Jr.,
married Susannah Barsham, 19, 9, 1663, and spent his days
in Dorchester. Their children were,
7. Dorothy, born 16, 7, 1673
8. Purchase, " 14 Nov. 1675
9. Nathaniel, « 1 Oct. 1677
Died 29 Nov. 1682.
10. Elizabeth, who died 17 Apr. 1680
11. Elizabeth, born 21 March, 1682
12. Hannah, " 21 Oct. 1684

1. Susannah, born 16, 7, 1664
2. John, who died 7 Aug. 1681
3. Samuel, born 28, 8, 1667
4. Thankful, " 22, 2, 1669
5. Sarah, " 9,10, 1670
a Dorothy, " 13, 8, 1672
Died 27, 9, 1672.

No. 4. Ill C. SAMUEL CAPEN,
son of the preceding, married Ann  and lived in Dor
chester. Their children were,
1. Hannah, born 1 March, 1696 I 3. John, born 21 March, 1702
2. Samuel, " 6 July, 1698 | 4. Purchase, " 17 Aug. 1703
No. 5. I D. HANNAH CAPEN,
was married to John Glover of Dorchester, 15 Feb. 1714.

No. 6. Ill D. JOHN CAPEN,
married Elizabeth Hall of Dorchester, 5 Jan. 1 727.
No. 7. IV C. SARAH CAPEN;
daughter of John and Susannah Capen, was married tb
Jonathan Clap of Dorchester, 23 June 1703.

No. 8. IX C. ELIZABETH CAPEN,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Samuel Lyon of
Roxbury, 1 Dec. 1703.
No. 9. Ill B. SAMUEL CAPEN,
son of Capt. John and Mary Capen, married Susannah
Payson, 9, 2, 1673. Their children were,

1. Samuel, born 1,12, 1673
-Died 5, 4, 1674.
2. Samuel, born 4 Nov. 1675
Died 6 Jan. 1676.
3. Hopestill, born 13 Oct. 1677
4. Mary, " 23 Sept. 1679
5. Ebenezer, " 30 April, 1682
Died 1 Nov. 1682.

6. Edward, born 24 Sept. 1683
7. Samuel, " 1 March, 1686
8. Susannah, " 10 Nov. 1688
9. Jabish, " 3 March, 1690
10. Jonathan, " 17 March, 1691
11. Susannah, " 5 Sept. 1693
12. John, " 19 June, 1696
13. Elizabeth, " 28 Sept. .1698

No. 10. Ill C. HOPESTILL CAPEN,
married Thankful Baker of Dorchester, 14 Aug. 1702.
Their children were,
1. Hopestill, - born 31 July, 1704 | 2. Thankful, born 30 Dec. 1706

76 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
Thankful Capen was married to Jacob Humphrey, 20
Nov. 1730.
No. 11. IV C. MARY CAPEN,
daughter of Samuel and Susannah Capen, was married to
John Preston of Dorchester, 21 May, 1701.
No. 12. VI C. EDWARD CAPEN,
a brother of the preceding, married Patience Tolman. Their
children were, 1. Edward, who died young. 2. John, who
married a Davis of Roxbury, and had five sons, John, Ed
ward, Lemuel, Aaron, Joel, and four daughters, one of
whom was the wife of Abraham, son of Edward and Su
sannah Capen, (No. 21.)
No. 13. VII C. SAMUEL CAPEN,
a brother of the preceding, lived in Dorchester and had
two sons, and perhaps other children. 1. Josiah, 2. Robert.
No. 14. I D. JOSIAH CAPEN,
married Charity Dwelley of Dorchester, 1 Jan. 1744, by
whom he had four sons, Josiah, Samuel, Benjamin, Lemu
el, and one daughter. The two oldest sons died young,
the other two settled in Watertown.
No. 15. II D. ROBERT CAPEN,
married Jane Lyon of Dorchester, 1 Nov. 1 744. He lived
near the Meeting House in Stoughton. Their children were
Died 7 May, 1755.
6. Robert, born 2 Aug. 1752
7. Waitstill, « 25 Sept. 1753
8. Bethiah, « 19 Sept. 1756
9. Andrew,
10. Hannah.

1. Samuel, born 
2. Lydia, " 27 Feb. 1747
3. Robert, " 28 Feb. 1749
Died 9 Feb. 1750.
4. Robert, born 11 Aug. 1750
Died — August, 1752.
5. Sarah, born 12 April, 1751
No. 16. I E. SAMUEL CAPEN,
son of the preceding, married Elizabeth Withington about
1767. Their children were,
1. Robert, born 1 May, 1768 | 3. Olive, born 28 Sent 1772
2. John, " 11 March, 1770 | 4. Samuel, « 27 May, 1777
Samuel Capen, Gent, died in Dec. 1809, leaving a wid
ow Elizabeth, two children, Samuel and Olive Wentworth
and one grand-daughter Eliza, daughter of John Capen,
deceased.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 77
No. 17. IX E. ANDREW CAPEN,
a brother of the preceding, married Hannah Richards.
Their children were Robert, Andrew, Nahum, a bookseller
in Boston of the firm of Marsh, Capen # Lyon, Benjamin
and John.

No. 18. X C. JONATHAN CAPEN,
son of Samuel and Susannah Capen, married Jane, daugh
ter of Dea. Ebenezer Houghton of Milton, 22 Feb. 1722.
Their children were,

1 Elizabeth,
2. Jonathan,
3. Samuel,

4. Edward,
5. Joseph,
6. Jane.

No. 19. II D. JONATHAN CAPEN, Jr.
married Jerusha Talbot, 20 Nov. 1746 and settled in Stough
ton. Their children were,
L. Rebecca, born 3 July, 1748, the wife of Elijah Went
worth. 2. Jerusha, born 16 May, 1750, the wife of Jacob
Leonard. 3. Jonathan, born 20 Sept. 1752, married Han
nah Glover, and had a number of daughters and two sons,
Jonathan, who died young, and Thomas who is now living
in Stoughton with his father. 4. John, born 13 Feb.
1755, married Patience Drake, and had five sons, John,
Nathan, Adam, Peter and George, who are all now living.
5. Melatiah, born 10 Sept. 1757, the wife of Jos. Porter, Jr.
6. Theophilus, born 5 June, 1760, married Rachel Lam
bert, and moved into the State of Vermont. He had a num
ber of sons and daughters. 7. Eleanor, born 18 June, 1763,
the wife of David Wadsworth. 8. Azubah, born 20 March,
1766, the wife of David Clap.
Jonathan Capen died in August, 1813.

No. 20. Ill D. SAMUEL CAPEN,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Bailey of Dor
chester, about 1756. Their children were,
1. Elisha, born 20 March, 1757, his wife was Mille Gay,
and his children were Elisha, Samuel, Avery, and three
daughters. 2. Rachel, born 11 Sept. 1759, was the wife
of Col. Robert Swan. 3. William, born 13 June, 1763, his
wife was Rebecca Swan, had one son William, who lives
in Boston, and one daughter. 4. Elijah, born 5 May, 1768,
who probably died young.
No. 21. IV D. EDWARD CAPEN,
a brother of the preceding, married Susannah, daughter of

78 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
Benjamin Clap. Their children were,
1. James, born 13 Dec. 1756, married Elizabeth Cum
mings. Their children were James, Asa, Samuel, Susan
nah, Betsey, Azel, Ansel, Zilpah. Their grand-children
are very numerous.
2. Hannah, 7. Jane,
3. Susannah, 8. Benjamin, born 13 Sept. 1772
4. Edward, born 12 April, 1762 9. Abraham, \ „ i Tllnp 177,,
5. Lemuel, " 10. Sarah, $ ' June' l77i
6. Uriah, " 24 May, 1767 11. Joseph.
Abraham, married Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Isaac
Thayer. (See Thayer, No. 48, 1.) He afterwards mar
ried a daughter of John Capen. (See Capen, No. 12.)
Joseph, died in March, 1813, leaving his widow Lydia,
and two children, Elizabeth and Mary. Lydia his widow
was afterwards married to Samuel, son of John Capen.
(See No. 22.)

No. 22. XII C. JOHN CAPEN,
son of Samuel and Susannah Capen, married a Miss Bug
bee of Roxbury. Their children were,
1. Samuel, whose wife was Lydia, widow of Joseph Ca
pen, by whom he had one son, named Samuel John. (See
No. 21, 11.) 2. John, who is now living in Dorchester.

No. 23. IV B. MARY CAPEN,
daughter of Capt. John and Mary Capen, was married to
James Foster, 22 Sept. 1674. — [Dorchester Records.
No. 24. V B. BERNARrTcAPEN,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Trottof Dorches
ter, 2 June, 1675. Their children were,
1. Bernard, born 26 March, 1676 4. Joseph, born 28 Nov. 1681
2. John, " 18 Feb. 1677 Died 5 Sept. 1694.
Died the same day. 5. James, born 8, 2, 1684
3. Sarah, born 5 Jan. 1678 Died the same day.
6. John, born 1 July, 1685
No. 25. BERNARD CAPEN, Jr.
married Sarah Clap of Dorchester, 14 Dec. 1704. Their
children were,
1. Bernard, born 5 Feb. 1706 | 2. Joseph, born 27 Oct.

1707

No. 26. VI B. PRESERVED CAPEN,
son of Capt. John and Mary Capen, married Marv Pavson
of Dorchester, 16 May, 1682. Their children were,

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

79

1. Mary, born 28 March, 1683 1
2. Preserved, " 10 April, 1686 |
3. Elizabeth, " 1 March, 1690 '
4. Anne, " 12 Nov. 1692

5. John,

horn 16 Oct.

1694

6. Ebenezer,

" 6 Sept.

1698

7. Ebenezer,

" 8 Jan.

1700

8. Anne,

" 9 May,

1703

No. 27. II C. PRESERVED CAPEN, Jr.
married Susannah Withington of Dorchester, 1 1 Aug. 1708,
Their children were,
born

and afterwards settled in Stoughton

1. Preserved, born 12 May, 1710 I 4. David, born 3 April, 1720
3. Ebenezer, « 15 April, 1716 | 5. Elijah, « 6 June, 1724
3. Susannah, " 20 Jan. 1718 6. Mary, " 16 July, 1729
I Died 19 May, 1746, aged 17.
Preserved Capen died 18 Oct. 1757, aged 71 years 6
months. Susannah, widow of Preserved Capen, died 14
Oct. 1762, in the 74th year of her age.

born 18 Sept.
" 17 Nov.

and

17511754

No. 28. II D. EBENEZER CAPEN,
a son of the preceding, married Elizabeth -
settled in Stoughton. Their children were,
1. Ezekiel, born 28 July, 1745 4. Susannah,
2. Lemuel, " 6 Dec. 1747 5. Samuel,
3. Susannah, " 18 Feb. 1750
He married Abigail Kingsbury of Dedham, in 1763, his
second wife, by whom he had one son Nathaniel, now liv
ing in Dedham.
He married Mrs. Jerusha Leonard, a widow, 25 Dec.
1771, who ¦had by him two sons, Oliver and William.

No. 29. IV D. DAVID CAPEN,
son of Preserved and Susannah Capen, married Relief ¦
and settled in Stoughton. Their children were,

1. David,
2. Thomas,
3. David,

born 28 July,
" 30 July,
» 7 Jan.

174717481750

4. Susannah,
5. Sarah,
6. Molly,

born 19 April, 1751
" - 22 Oct. 1753
" 10 May, 1755

No. 30. V D. ELIJAH CAPEN,
a brother of the preceding, married Elizabeth Bird, about
1743, and settled in Stoughton. Mrs. Capen was born in
1716. Their children were,
1. Elijah, born 25 June, 1744

4. Elijah,
5. Sarah,
6. Samnel,

born 5 June, 1749
« 14Feb.N.S.1753
" 20 May, 1757

Died 5 Sept. 1744.
2. Damans, born 26 June, 1745
3. Mary, " 8 March, 1747
Elizabeth, wife of Elijah Capen, died 10 February, 1786
aged 71 years.

80 FAMILV MEMORIAL.
No. 31. VII B. JOSEPH CAPEN,
a son of Capt. John and Mary Capen, was graduated at
Harvard College in 1677, ordained at Topsfield, 11 June,
1684. He married Priscilla Appleton, (Felt's Hist, of Ips
wich, p. 171,1 died 30 June, 1725, aged 67. His widow
Mrs. PriscillaCapen, died 18 Oct. 1743. Their children were
1. Priscilla, born 1 Sept. 1685, married 21 Sept. 1708,
Caleb Thomas of Marshfield.
2. John, born 15 June 1687, died 26 April, 1732. (It ap
pears that he had a daughter baptized 1 Feb. 1715-16.)
3. Mary, bapt. 17 Feb. 1688-9— married 5 Jan. 1709-10
Thomas Baker of Topsfield.
4. Elizabeth, bapt. 26 April, 1691— married 12 Oct. 1711
Simon Bradstreet of Topsfield. Mrs. Bradstreet died 22
March, 1781. Simon Bradstreet, born 14 April, 1682. He
was a son of John and Sarah Bradstreet, and a grandson
of Gov. Simon Bradstreet.
5. Joseph, bapt. 6 Aug. 1693, died in youth.
6. Nathaniel, born 13 July, 1695, died 16 Feb. 1749-50,
unmarried. 7. Sarah, born 2 April, 1699, married 9 May, 1717 John
Bradford of Boston.
No. 32. JOHN~GAPEN,
supposed to be a son of Preserved and Mary Capen, (No.
26-5,) married Ruth, daughter of Ephraim and Sarah Thay
er, 20 Sept. 1722, and settled in Braintree. (See second
part, 8 Branch, No. 1.)
Note.— Rev. Joseph Capen delivered a funeral sermon occasioned by
the death of Rev. Joseph Green, minister of Salem Village, now Danvers,
North Parish, which sermon was printed with a prefatory epistle, by Dr.
Increase Mather.— Town Clerk of Topsfield.

THE FAMILY OF COPELAND.

No. 1. "LAWRENCE COPELAND,
was married to Lydia Townsend, the twelfth day of the
tenth month 1651, by Mr. Hibbins of Boston." There chil
dren were,

1. Thomas, born 3, 10, 1652

5. Lydia,

born

31, 3, 1661

Died 4, 11, 1652.

6. Ephraim,

a

17, 11, 1665

2. Thomas, born 8, 12, 1654

7. Hannah,

a

25, 12, 1668

3. William, " 15, 9, 1656

8. Richard,

ii

11, 5, 1672

4. John, " 10, 12, 1658

9. Abigail,

a

1674

" Lawrence Copeland, a

very aged

man,

born in the

Reigne of our gracious Sovereign Queen Elizabeth, of bles
sed memory, dyed December, ye. 30, 1699.
"Lydia, wife of Lawrence Copeland, dyed 8 Jan. 1688."
[Braintree Records.
No. 2. HA. THOMAS COPELAND,
a son of the above Lawrence, married Mehitable Atwood,
widow, 3 Feb. 1692, by whom he had
1. Mary, born 24 Nov. 1692. Mehitable, wife of Thom
as Copeland, died 2 Nov. 1695, aged about 30 years. His
second wife was Mercy  , who died 20 Feb. 1699.
His third wife was Mary daughter of John Arnold. (See
Arnold, No. 2, 2,) married 17 May, 1699. Their children
were,
2. Thomas, born 10 April, 1700
3. Sarah, " 23 Dec. 1700

4. Nathaniel, born 30 April, 1704
Died 11 May, 1706.
5. Elizabeth, born 18 June, 1706
Thomas Copeland died 6 June, 1706.

No. 3. I B. MARY COPELAND,
daughter of the preceding, was married to Ephraim Thay
er, Jr. 1 April, 1718. (See second part, 2. Branch, No. 1.)
No. 4. II B. THOMAS COPELAND, Jr.
married Susannah  . Their children were,
11

82

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

1. Susannah,

born 8 May,

2. Jane,

« 14 Oct.

3. Thomas,

" 20 April,

4. Jacoh,

" Jan.

5. Mary,

" 23 Feb.

17241725 1729
17311733

6. Elizabeth, born 7 Feb. 1735
7. Gershom Collier, 1738
8. Thomas, born 19 Jan. 1741
9. Josiah, " 1743

No. 5. IV C. JACOB COPELAND,
of Boston, son of the preceding, married Rachel Adams of
Stoughton, about 1765, and settled in Stoughton. By her
he had 1. Rachel, born 10 Aug. 1766.
Rachel, wife of Jacob Copeland, died 10 Nov. 1766.
No. 6. VII C. GERSHOM C. COPELAND,
a brother of the preceding, married Betsey Collier of Hull,
7 April, 1764. Gershom Copeland, Jr. of Weymouth, died
in Oct. 1807, leaving a widow Hannah Copeland, who di
ed in March, 1814.

No. 7. Ill B. SARAH COPELAND,
daughter of Thomas and Mary Copeland, was married to
Jonathan Hayden of Braintree, 22 Dec. 1719.

No. 8. V B. ELIZABETH COPELAND,
sister of the preceding, was married to Benjamin Paine,
May, 1725. (See Paine, No. 15.)

No. 9. Ill A. WILLIAM COPELAND,
a son of Lawrence and Lydia Copeland, married Mary,
widow of Cristopher Webb, Jr. and daughter of John and
Ruth Bass, 13 April, 1694. (See Bass, No. 47.) Their
children were,

1. William,
2. Ephraim,
3. Ebenezer,
4. Jonathan,
5. David,

born 7 March, 1695
" 1 Feb. 1697
" 16 Feb. 1698
" 31 Aug. 1701
" 15 April 1704

6. Joseph,
7. Benjamin,
8. Moses,
9. Mary,

born 18 May, 1706
« 5 Oct. 1708
« 28 May, 1710
" 28 May, 1713

No. 10. I B. WILLIAM COPELAND, Jr.
married Mary, daughter of Richard and Rebecca Thayer,
15 June, 1718. (See Thayer, Nos. 3 and 31.) Theirchil-
dren were,
1. Rebecca, born 16 March, 1718 1 4. James, born 19 March. 1724
2. Lydia, « 25 Oct. 1720 5. Mary, « 31 Mav 1726
3-Wi"r',ooT W£& 17S2l6-AnnV, « 4 Au£ 1798
Died 29 June, 1727. | 7. William, « 6 Dec. 1730

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 83
No. 11. Ill B. EBENEZER COPELAND,
a brother of the preceding, married Deborah, daughter of
Samuel and Deborah White, 17 Feb. 1726. (See White,
No. 21.) Their children were,
1. Deborah, 2. Abigail, 3. Mary, 4. Hannah.
No. 12. Deborah, was married to LTriah Thayer. (Second
part, 6 Branch, No. 2.)
No. 13. Abigail, was married to Daniel Kingman of
Bridgewater.
No. 14. Mary, was married to Thomas Belcher, 6 Aug.
1768.
No. 15. Hannah, was married to Ezra Shaw of Abington,
18 Sept. 1767.

No. 16. IV B. JONATHAN COPELAND,
a brother of the preceding, married Betty Snell, who was
born in 1705, and settled in West Bridgewater. Their
children were,
1. Abigail, born in 1724— 2. Betty, 1726— 3. Jonathan,
1728—4. Mary, 1731—5. Joseph,1734— 6. Hannah, 1737—
7. Elijah, 1739—8. Daniel, 1741—9. Sarah, 1744—10. Eb
enezer, 1744—11. Betty, 1750.
Jonathan Copeland died at the age of 90 years.
No. 17. IC. ABIGAIL COPELAND,
was married to George Howard of West Bridgewater.
No. 18. II C. BETTY COPELAND,
died unmarried in the year 1 750, at the age of 24 years.

No. 19. Ill C. JONATHAN COPELAND, Jr.
married Mehitable Dunbar, lived and died in West Bridge-
water. Their children were,
1. Jonathan — 2. Mehitable— 3. Sarah — 4. Asa — 5. Caleb
—6. Ephraim— 7. Polly— 8. Martha.
Jonathan Copeland died at the age of 92 years.
No. 20. I D. JONATHAN COPELAND,
a son of the preceding, married Deborah Otis. Their chil
dren were, Jonathan, Charles, George, William, Mehita
ble, Samuel, Deborah.
No. 21. II D. Mehitable, was married to Daniel Hartwell.

84 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 22. IV D. Asa, married Persis Howard. Their chil
dren were, Albert, Azel, Asa, Francis.
No. 23. V D. Caleb, married Sally Biram. Their chil
dren were Lawrence, Temperance, Caleb, Seth, Vesta,
Sally, Elizabeth, Almira, Ephraim, Mary.
No. 24. VI D. Ephraim, married Lucy Keith, settled in
Leicester, and had three children.

No- 25. VII D. Polly, was married to John Burr, and
went to Virginia. Sarah and Martha have no families.

No. 26. IV C. MARY COPELAND,
daughter of Jonathan and Betty Copeland, was married to
Benjamin Gannett of Sharon.

No. 27. V C. JOSEPH COPELAND,
a brother of the preceding, married Rebecca Hooper. Their
children were, 1. Rebecca — 2. Joseph — 3. Salmon — 4. Han
nah— 5. Polly— 6. Sarah— 7. Winslow— 8. Huldah— 9. Hez
ekiah — 10. Lucy. Joseph Copeland died aged 77 years.
No. 28. I D. Rebecca, daughter of the preceding, was
married to a Dunbar.

No. 29. II D. Joseph, died without issue.
No. 30. Ill D. Salmon, married Kelly Snell. Their chil
dren were, Lyman, Pardon, Nathan.
No. 31. V D. Polly, was married to a Mr. Hall.
No. 32. VII D. Winslow, went to New Hampshire.
No. 33. VIII D. Huldah, was married to a Mr. Holmes.
No. 34. IX D. Hezekiah, also went to New Hampshire.
No. 35. X D. Lucy, was married to a Mr. Holmes.
No. 36. VI C. HANNAH~COPELAND,
daughter of Jonathan and Betty Copeland, was married to
Jonathan Kingman of West Bridgewater.
No. 37. VII C. ELIJAlTcOPELAND,
a brother of the preceding, married Rhoda Snell, and set
tled in Easton. Their children were, I. Elijah— 2. Josiah
—3. Luther— 4. Rhoda— 5. Abigail— 6. Martin— 7. Polly.
Elijah Copeland died aged 78 years.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 85
No. 38. I D. Elijah, son of the preceding, settled in
Weston.
No. 39. II D. Josiah, married a Miss Howard. Their
children were Horatio, Susannah, Hiram.
No. 40. Ill D. Luther, settled in Vermont.
No. 41. VI D. Martin, has a family in Easton.

No. 42. VIII C. DANIEL COPELAND,
a son of Jonathan and Betty Copeland, married Susannah
Ames, and lived in Bridgewater. Their children were, 1.
Azel — 2. Daniel — 3. Susannah — 4. Cyrus — 5. Martin — 6.
Shalat— 7. Matilda— 8. Alfred— 9. Betsey— 10. Clara— 11.
Ralph. Daniel Copeland died aged 86.

No. 43. IX C. SARAH COPELAND,
a sister of the preceding, was married to David Keith of
Easton.No. 44. X C. EBENEZER COPELAND,
a brother of the preceding, married Abby Godfrey for his
first wife. Their children were, 1. Ebenezer — 2. James —
3. Betty— 4. Abby— 5. Lydia— 6. Rachel— 7. Ruth— 8. Mol
ly, who died in infancy — 9. Molly — 10. Oakes, who now
lives on the homestead of his father in Foxborough.
In the year 1800, his family was sick, and James, Betty,
Mrs. Copeland, Rachel, Ruth and Molly died. His second
wife was a widow Bridget Wood of Foxborough, whence
he removed and spent the remainder of his days.
Ebenezer Copeland died in April, 1829, aged 83 years.
No. 45. I D. Ebenezer, the oldest son of the preceding,
married Mehitable Snell, and settled in West Bridgewater,
by whom he had one daughter. His wife died in 1800. —
His second wife was Hannah Godfrey. Their children are,
James, Rachel, Mary, Abby, Ruth, Hannah, Betsey, Law
rence.
No. 46. IV D. Abby, was married to Elijah Snell, and
settled at Winthrop, Maine.
No. 47. V D. Lydia, was married to Nathan Howard,
and settled at Winthrop.

No. 48. XI C. BETTY COPELAND,
daughter of Jonathan and Betty Copeland, was married to
a Mr. Belcher of Sharon, and had three children, all of
whom with their father and mother are dead.

86 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 49. V B. DAVID COPELAND,
son of William and Mary Copeland, married Elizabeth
(Newcomb ?) and settled in Milton. Their children were,
5. Moses, born 6 April, 1741
6. Newcomb, " about 1743-4
7. Joseph, " 19 March, 1747

8. .Rachel, " 12 Feb. 1750

1. Rachel, born 20 Aug. 1729
Died 5 Oct. 1745.
2. Mary, born 19 Feb. 1731-2
3. Hannah, " 3 Nov. 1733-4
4. David, " 14 May, 1738
David Copeland died 15 April, 1750.
No. 50. II C. Mary, was married to Joseph Crane, 29
Nov. 1750.
No. 51. Ill C. Hannah, was married to Seth Crane in
1756.
No. 52. IV C. David, married Elizabeth Clap about 1759.
No. 53. V C. Moses, married Patience Sweet, in 1761, by
whom he had Nathaniel, born 29 March, 1762.
[Milton Records.
No. 54. VI C. Newcomb, was living in Mansfield in 1833,
aged about 90.

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No. 55. VI B. JOSEPH COPELAND,
a son of William and Mary Copeland, married Elizabeth
Tolman and settled in Scituate. Their children were,
1. Elizabeth, born 1736, died in 1828—2. Ruth, born
1738—3. Mary, 1740—4. Hannah, 1743, was living in 1 833
—5. Rhoda, 1745—6. Lydia, 1747—7. Joseph, 1749—8.
William, 1751—9. Ebenezer, 1753, died 1810—10. Rebec
ca, born 1755—11. Sarah, 1758—12. Elisha, 1759, livedin
Fairhaven. Joseph settled in Turner, Maine, the rest hi
Scituate and Hanover. — [Ebenezer Copeland, M. S.

No. 56. VII B. BENJAMIN COPELAND,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Sarah Allen, 21 Nov.
1734, and had one son born in Braintree, viz : Benjamin,
born 7 June, 1736. — [Braintree Records.
He afterwards settled in Norton, and had four sons and
five daughters : William, Moses, how living, Samuel, Asa
dead, and some of his daughters are still living.
[Ebenezer Copeland, M. S.
No. 57. IX B. MARY COPELAND,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Ephraim Jones
of Braintree, 2 Dec. 1731. Their children were,

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

87

1. Abraham,
2. Moses,
3. Abraham,
4. Hannah,
5. Ephraim,
6. John,

born 4 Sept 1732
" 27 Sept. 1734
" 13 March, 1738
" 8 March, 1739
« 12 Sept. 1742
" 29 Jan. 1744

7. Joseph,
8. Mary,
9. Ephraim,
10. Hannah,
11. Betty,

horn 27 Feb. 1746
" 1 Sept. 1751
" 19 Feb. 1755
« 13 June, 1758

No. 58. IV A. JOHN COPELAND,
a son of Lawrence and Lydia Copeland, married Ruth
and settled in Braintree. Their children were,

1. John,
2. Samuel,
3. William,
4. Ruth,

born Sept.
" 20 Sept.
" 5 April,

1683 16861689

5. Lydia,
6. Bethiah,
7. Seth,
8. Mercy,

born 24 April,
" 19 March,
" 22 Jan.
" 10 Dec.

16921694 1698
1700

No. 59. II B. SAMUEL COPELAND,

a son of the preceding,
dren were,

married Mary

Their chil-

Samuel,
Mary, Desire, John,
Abigail,Ruth,

born 28 Oct.
" 7 July,
" 22 Oct.
" 27 May,
" 6 Aug.
" 21 March,

1711
17131715 1718 1720
1722

7. Susannah, born 22 Feb.

8. Isaac,

k

27 March

9. Hannah,

K

29 Feb.

10. Bethiah,

a

27 July,

11. Seth,

u

21 April,

12. Daniel,

tt

30 July,

172417261728172917311733

No. 60. I C. SAMUEL COPELAND,
a son ofthe preceding, married Mary Owen, 2 April, 1736.
Their children were,

1. Abraham,

born 25 June,

1737

5. Isaac,

born 11 April,

1744

2. Hannah,

" 12 July,

1740

6. Jacob,

" 10 July,

1746

3. Ruth, )
4. Sarah, $

"« 26 April,

1742

7. Sarah,

" 20 Sept.

1748

No. 61. II C. MARY COPELAND,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Caleb Dunham,
30 March, 1732.

No. 62. Ill C. DESIRE COPELAND,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Peter Hobart of
Braintree. (See Hobart, No. 20.)

No. 63. VI C. RUTH COPELAND,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Daniel Spear, 1 1
Aug. 1743.
No. 64. VIII C. ISAAC COPELAND,
a brother of the preceding, married Lydia, daughter of John
and Lydia Thayer. (See Thayer, Nos. 84 and 87.) Their

88 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
children were, 1. John— 2. Abigail— 3. John— 4. Abigail—
5. Isaac, born 17 Oct. 1753—6. Seth^7. Samuel— 8. Lydia
—9. Elkanah— 10. Lawrence-^-11. Mary.
Isaac Copeland died 19 June, 1795. Lydia, widow of
Isaac Copeland, died March, 1799.— [Braintree Records.
No. 65. V D. ISAAC COPELAND,
a son of the preceding, married Rebecca Pierce, and set
tled in Milton. Their children were,
6. Elisha, born 17 Aug. 1791
7. Thomas, " 28 June, 1794
Lewis, « 10 Dec. 1795

1. Elizabeth, born 24 Sept. 1780
2. Charles, " 13 Feb. 1782
3. Rebecca, " 19 March, 1784
4. Mehitable, " 24 Oct. 1786
5. Isaac, " 14 June, 1789

9. Mary,
10. Joseph Warren.born 12 Jan.1802
[Milton Records.

No. 66. Isaac, married Nancy Miller, daughter of Jonathan
Cobb, Esq. of Sharon. She was born 18 Feb. 1801. Their
children were, Frederick, Richard, Gridley, Isaac Richard.
Isaac Copeland died in 1827.
No. 67. VII D. SAMUEL COPELAND,
a son of Isaac and Lydia Copeland, married Ruth Whit-
marsh, 10 Dec. 1783. — [Braintree Records.
No. 68. VIII D. LYDIA COPELAND,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Jackson Field, 19
Feb. 1777— [Ib.

No. 69. IXC. HANNAH COPELAND,
a daughter of Samuel and Mary Copeland, was married to
John White.

No. 70. X C. BETHIAH COPELAND,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Eben'r Newcomb.
No. 71. XI C. SETH COPELAND,
a brother of the preceding, married Lydia Kingman, 3
April, 1755. Their children were,
1. Asa, born 18 March, 1756
2. Lydia, « 8 March, 1758
3. Aletheah, " 12 Sept. 1761
No. 72. VII B. SETH COPELAND,
a son of John and Ruth Copeland, married Mary Holbrook,

4. Frances,

born 18 Jap.

1764

5. Seth,

" 30 June,

1771

6. Daniel,

" 1 Jan.

1775

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 89
12 Dec. 1722, by whomhe hadoneson Seth, born 19 June,
1 723. His second wife was Abigail White, married 7 March,
1734.— (See White, No. 20.)
No. 73. VIII B. MERCY COPELAND,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Josiah Hobart,
about 1719. (See Hobart, No. 8.)

No. 74. VI A. EPHRAIM COPELAND,
a son of Lawrence and Lydia Copeland, died with the small
pox on board a vessel, and was thrown overboard with
several others at Nantasket, in 1690. (See Bass, No. 50.)

No. 75. IX A. ABIGAIL COPELAND,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Eleazer Isgale,
23 Nov. 1715.
No. 76. LYDIA COPELAND,
probably a daughter of John and Ruth Copeland, was mar
ried to the Rev. Ebenezer Thayer of Roxbury, 4 June,
1719. (See No. 58, and Thayer, No. 78.)

No. 77. There was a Lydia Copeland of Mendon, married
to Benjamin Fassett of Pomfret, 27 Oct. 1740. Perhaps
she was a daughter of William and Mary Copeland, No.
10, 2.

12

THE FAMILY OF FRENCH.

No. 1. JOHN FRENCH,
of Dorchester, was the progenitor of the family commem
orated in this Memorial. He was admitted freeman in
1639. His children were, 1. John, born 28 Feb. 1641, in
Dorchester. 2. Thomas, born 10 July, 1643, in Dorches
ter. Died in Braintree, 28, 8, 1656. He removed to Brain
tree, where he spent his days, and where

3. Dependence was born 7, 1, 1648
4. Temperence, " 30, 1, 1651
5. William, " 31, 1, 1653

6. Elizabeth, born 29, 7, 1655
7. Thomas, " 10, 1, 1657
8. Samuel, " 22,12, 1659
Children of John and Grace French. John French died
6 Aug. 1692, aged about 80 years. Grace, wife of John
French, died 1 Feb. 1680.
No. 2. I A. JOHN FRENCH, Jr.,
married Experience, daughter of Thomas Thayer. (See
Thayer, No. 80.) Their children were,
1. John, born 20 Sept. 1686 I 5. Deborah, born 2 Aug. 1694
2. Anna, " 15 Jan. 1688 | 6. William, " 16 Jan. 1696
3. Thomas, « 23 June, 1690 7. John, " 16 April, 1699
4. Grace, " 22 Feb. 1692 |
Experience, wife of John French, died 29 Sept. 1719, in
the 61 year of her age.
No. 3. Ill B. THOMAS FRENCH,
a son ofthe preceding, married Mary Allen, 18 Aug. 1714.
Their children were,
1. Joseph, - born 21 July, 1716 I 4. Thomas, baptized in 1723
^m-V1£ • l5Jay« ^18 I 5- Samuel, born 23 Oct. 1724
3. Micah, « 3 Nov. 1720 6. Micah, « Q Sent 1726
Died 27 March, 1722. | ' y bept- 17<M)
No. 4. II C. DAVID FRENCH,
a son of the preceding, married Mehitable  . Their
children were,

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

91

1. Nathaniel,
2. Silas,

born 19 July,
« 13 Feb,

17561761

3. Joseph, born 27 Sept. 1763

No. 5. IV C. THOMAS FRENCH, 3d.,
a brother of the preceding, married Silence Wild of Brain-
Their children were,

tree.1. Silence,
2. Thomas,
3. Joseph,
4. Sarah,
5. Timothy,
6. Susannah,

born 22 Aug. 1750
" 28 March, 1751
« 2 Oct. 1753
" 20 Feb. 1755
" 9 Feb. 1757
" 30 Aug. 1758

7. Jotham, born 23 Sept. 1760
8. Luther, " 21 March, 1762
9. Polly, wife of Silas Alden. (See
Alden, No. 59.)
10. Calvin, who died young.
11. William, born 28 Jan. 1770

No. 6. VI C. MICAH FRENCH,
a brother of the preceding, married Ruth
in Stoughton. Their children were,
1. Barzillai, born 2 Aug. 1762 | 2. Alpheus, born 1 Jan. 1767

-, and settled

No. 7. VII B. JOHN FRENCH,
probably a son of John and Experience French, settled in
Mendon, with his wife Margaret. Their children were,

1. Jesse,
2. John,
3. Margaret,

born 9 Oct. 1723
" 14 March, 1728
" 10 June, 1729

4. Hannah,
5. William,

born 25 Aug.
" 28 May,

1733
1737

No. 8.
1758.

John, married Hannah Thayer, about 1750.
William, married Sarah Alexander, 13 July,
Their children were,

born 13 Jan.

1759

4. Daughter, born 13 Sept.

1764

" 26 Feb.

1761

5. Daughter, " 25 Feb.

1767

" 19 July,

1762

1. Margaret,
2. Nathan,
3. Royal,
No. 9. Ill A- DEPENDENCE FRENCH,
son of John and Grace French, married Mary — — , "Bf
whom he had one child, 1. Mary, born 30 March, 1684.
His second wife was Rebecca^*fVV^*» Their children were,

2. John, born 10 March, 1689
3. Dependence, " 15 April, 1691
4. Rebecca, " 13 May, 1694

5. David, I
6. Elizabeth, $

born 4 Mar. 1699

No. 10. IB. MARY FRENCH,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to Samuel Sa
vil, 25 April, 1707.

No. 11. II B. JOHN FRENCH,
a son of Dependence and Rebecca French, married Mary
Vinton. Their children were,

92 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
1. Mary, bom about
2. John >„ 25Dec
3. Dependence, $
4. Hannah, " 17 Sept.
5. Elizabeth, " 1 Jan.
No. 12. I C. MARY FRENCH,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to Josiah, son
of Samuel and Hannah French. (See No- 44.)

1713

6. Abigail,

born 6 Dec.

1725

7. Mehitable,

" 14 Oct.

1727

1714

8. Rebecca,

" 11 June,

1728

1718

9. Abiathar,

" 7 April,

1732

1722

10. Joshua,

1734

No. 13. II C. JOHN FRENCH,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary Fenno of Stough
ton, 19 Jan. 1748, and settled in Stoughton. His second
wife was Christian Holbrook, widow, married about 1753.
His children were,
1. Rebecca, born 14 July, 1754 I 3. John, born 13 June, 1763
2. Ruhamah, " 12 July, 1757 |

No. 14. Ill C. DEPENDENCE FRENCH,
the twin brother of the preceding, married Mary Linfield,
28 May, 1738, and settled in that part of Braintree which
is now Randolph. Their children were,

1. Dependence, born 21 April

1739

7. William,

born 2 Nov.

1751

2. Levi, " 27 April

1740

8. Elizabeth,

u.

3. Deliverance, " 31 Jan.

1742

9. Silence,

" 14 Nov.

1756

4. Mary, " 7 Oct.

1744

10. Martha,

" 14 Feb.

1759

5. Martha, « 24 July,

1747

11. Olive,

" 5 April,

1761

6. John, " 26 Jan.

1749

Dependence French died in 1803, aged 89 years.
No. 15. V C. ELIZABETH FRENCH,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Caleb Hobart, Jr.
15 March, 1743. (See Hobart, No. 5.)
No. 16. VII C. MEHITABLE FRENCH,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Micah Thayer,
14 Jan. 1748. (See Thayer, No. 26.)
No. 17. IX C. ABIATHAR FRENCH,
a brother of the preceding, removed to Northampton, and
he has descendants now living in West Hampton, Mass.
and vicinity.
No. 18. X C. JOSHUaTfRENCH,
the youngest brother of the preceding, married Esther,
daughter of Joseph Wales. (See Wales, No. 15.) Their
children were,
FAMILY MEMORIAL. 93
1. Esther, born 1 Nov. 1756, wife of David Linfidd, mar
ried 26 March, 1 774.
2. Joshua," born 9 March, 1758, married Lucy Thayer,
21 Feb. 1782.
3. Prudence, born 29 March, 1759, wife of Simeon Cur
tis, married about 1779.
4. Sarah, born 14 Dec 1760, wife of Eleazer Beals, mar
ried about 1778.
5. John, born 26 March, 1762, married Hannah Wales,
about 1783.
6. Hannah, born 13 Oct. 1763, wife of Luther French,
married about 1782.
7. Rachel, born 30 June 1765, wife of Simeon Alden,
married about 1785.
8. Charlotte, born 5 July, 1767, wife of Ezra Thayer,
arid 2d of Silas Alden.
9. Jedidiah, born 20 Dec 1770, married Phebe Wales,
20 Sept. 1792.
10. Mehitable, born 9 Sept. 1772, wife of Benjamin Lin-
field. 11. Elizabeth, born 10 Sept. 1779, wife of Theophilus
Wentworth. 12. Wales, born 10 Dec. 1782, married Mehitable Niles.
Joshua French died 11 Sept. 1791, aged 57 years.
Esther, widow of Joshua French, died 1 Dec. 1810, aged
73 years.

No. 19. Ill B. DEPENDENCE FRENCH,
son of Dependence and Rebecca French, (No. 9,) married
Anna, daughter of Richard and Rebecca Thayer, 10 July,
1718. (See Thayer, Nos. 3 and 33.) Their children were,
1. Rebecca, born 1 May, 1721 I 3. Anna, born 18 Oct. 1728
2. Gideon, " 11 Sept. 1726 | 4. Elizabeth, " 27 Oct. 1730
No. 20. I C. REBECCA FRENCH,
daughter of the preceding, was married to Clement Crane,
14 April, 1742.

No. 21. II C. GIDEON FRENCH,
brother of the preceding, married Elizabeth  . Their
children were,
1. Elizabeth, born 15 June, 1751 I 5. Ebenezer, born 15 Feb. 1761
2. Rachel, " 19 April, 1753 | 6. Mary, " 4 Aug. 1763
3. Gedeon, " 1 Oct. 1755 I 7. Arodi, " 24 Aug. 1766
4. Joanna, " 11 Aug. 1758 | 8. Rhoda, " 4 May, 1772
Gideon French died 22 March 1794.

94 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 22. VI B. ELIZABETH FRENCH,
a daughter of Dependence and Rebecca French, (No. 9.)
was married to Samuel Vinton, and settled in Woburn, af
terwards removed to Braintree. Their children were,
5. Rebecca, born 15 Aug. 1729
6. Hannah, " 12 June, 1732
7. John, " 11 Feb. 1735
8. William, " 22 Jan. 1739
Died 6 Feb. 1741.
9. William, died 7 Feb. 1747
Samuel Vinton died 17 July, 1756, aged 61 years.
Elizabeth, widow of Samuel Vinton, died 31 March, 1770,
aged 71 years.

1. Samuel,

born 1 Feb.

1722

2. Elizabeth,

" 8 Dec.

1723

3. David,

" 17 March,

1726

4. Rebecca,

" 11 July,

1728

These were born at Woburn, and
the rest at Braintree.

No. 23. IV A. TEMPERANCE FRENCH,
daughter of John and Grace French, was married to John
Bowditch of Braintree. Their children were,
1. William, born 20 June, 1683 I 3. John, born 14 Oct. 1693
2. Mary, " 17 Feb. 1687 |
Temperance, wife of John Bowditch, died 12 Aug. 1720.
No. 24. V A. WILLIAM FRENCH,
a brother of the preceding, married Rachel Twells in 1689,
by whom he had one son, 1. William, born about 1690.
Rachel, wife of William French, died 14 Feb. 1691.
William French died 22 Feb. 1691.
No. 25. I B. WILLIAM FRENCH,
only son of the preceding, married Sarah  . Their
children were,
1. William, born 13 Feb. 1714 I 3. Sarah, born 28 Jan. 1722
2. David, " 28 Sept. 1719 |

No. 26. VII A. THOMAS FRENCH,
a son of John and Grace French, married Elizabeth  .
1 heir children were,

1. Elizabeth, born 16 Dec. 1696
2. Thomas, « 5 Aug. 1698
3. Moses, " 16 Feb. 1700
4. Jonathan, » 20 June, 1702
5. Rachel, « 26 March, 1704

6. Samuel, born Sept. 1706
7. Abijah, « 25 May> 1709
8. Ebenezer, « 9 Sept. 1711
9. Sarah, « 16 Feb. 1714
10. Seth, » 25 Oct. 1716

nf Tr.0™8 ^encli di.d/LS£pt- im- El^abeth, widow
of Thomas French, died 23 Dec. 1718.
No. 27. I B. ELIZABETH FRENCH,
9 SM1" "^ precedinS' was married'to Edward Dorr,

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 95
No. 28. II B. THOMAS FRENCH, Jr.,
a brother of the preceding, married Rebecca  , by
whom he had one son, 1. Jonathan, born 1 July, 1723.
His second wife was Mary Owen, married 5 Nov. 1723.
Their children were,
Died 5 July, 1735.
9. Sarah, born 18 Nov. 1739
10. Eunice, " 14 Aug. 1741
Died 8 Feb. 1754.
11. Thomas, born 3 April, 1743
12. Jerusha, " 29 July, 1746
No. 29. II C. SAMUEL FRENCH,
a son of the preceding, married Mary  , by whom he
had one son, 1. Elijah, born 10 Feb. 1755.

2. Samuel,

bort

i 23 Oct.

1724

3. Elijah,

a

23 Nov.

1726

4. Mary,

a

29 Oct.

1728

5. Elizabeth,

..

INov.

1730

6. Timothy,

((

22 March

, 1732

7. Rachel,

fi

27 Jan.

17ai

8. Sarah,

i.

26 June,

1735

No. 30. Ill C. ELIJAH FRENCH,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Mary Clark, 13 July,
1750. Their children were,
1. Samuel born 13 Oct. . 1753 I 2. Elijah.
Died 22 Nov. 1753. |
Mary, wife of Elijah French, died 18 Aug. 1747. His
second wife was Molly  , by whom he had
3. Molly, born 15 July, 1761 | 4. Abraham, born 12 Aug. 1763

No. 31. Ill B. MOSES FRENCH,
a son of Thomas and Elizabeth French, married Esther,
daughter of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, 24 Dec. 1730.
(See 9th Branch, second part, No. 1.)

No. 32. IV B. JONATHAN FRENCH,
a brother of the preceding, married Rebecca  . He
was a member of the Episcopal Church in Braintree, (now
Quincy,) where all his children were baptized. Their chil
dren were,

1. Jonathan, born 1 July, 1723
2. Ephraim, " 20 Jan. 1725
3. Jacob, « 8 March, 1727

4. Ruth, born 31 Dec. 1727
5. Elizabeth, bapt. 9 March, 1728-9

No. 33. Ill C. JACOB FRENCH,
a son of the preceding, married Miriam Downs of Stough
ton, 22 Nov. 1751, and settled in Stoughton. There chil
dren were,
1. Samuel, born 20 July, 1752 | 4. Edward, born 23 Sept. 1761
2. Jacob, " 15 July, 1754 I 5. Rebecca, " 27 Jan. 1763
3. Lemuel, " 15 Sept. 1757 |

9G FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 34. V B. RACHEL FRENCH,
a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth French, was married
to Eleazer Thayer of Braintree, 28 April, 1730. (bee
Thayer, No. 96.) ^^__
No. 35. VII B. ABUaITfRENCH,
a brother of the preceding, married Joanna  , and settl
ed in Mendon, Mass. Their children were,
I. Mary, born 22 July, 1736 I 6. Sarah. born 13 Oct. 1748
2. Jesse, " 15 Dec. 1737 | 7. Lois, ) „ 2 j 1750
Died 29 Sept. 1741. 8. Eunice, $ '
3. Abijah, born 14 Feb. 1741 9. Joanna, » 28 Aug. 1752

4 Samuel, « 10 April, 1744 I 10. David, born 26 Nov. 1755 O. S.
s Ai.iinh « 20 March. 1746 I 7 Dec. N. S.
[Mendon Records.

5. Abijah,' " 20 March, 1746

No. 36. IV C. SAMUEL FRENCH,
a son of the preceding, married Ruth Daniels of Holliston,
in 1767, and settled in Mendon. Their children were,
l.Jotham, born 21 May, 1768 1 5. Abijah, born 11 Aug. 1773
2. Ruth, " 31 Dec. 1769 | 6. Perley, " 14 June, 1775
J .Elizabeth, J . MAu^ 1771|7.Adams, " 1^.^77
No. 37. VIII B. EBENEZER FRENCH, •
son of Thomas and Elizabeth French, married Mary Ful
ler of Stoughton, and settled in Milton. Their children were,

1. Ebenezer, born 6 Sept. 1738
2. Joshua, " 4 March, 1740
S. Thomas,) „ 2Q m2
4. Samuel, )
Died 6 Dec. 1750.

5. Mary, born 26 Sept. 1744
6. Esther, " 10 Nov. 1747
7. Benjamin, " 23 March, 1750
8. Samuel, " 8 July, 1752
9. Sarah, " 8 April, 1756
Thomas, married Salome Babcock of Milton. Their
children were, Lemuel, born 16 May, 1770, Jason, born 6
Jan 1772, Sally, Samuel, Thomas, Rufus, Azel, Alexander,
Avis, Nathaniel, Ansel, who graduated at Brown Universi
ty, in 1814. Thomas French died in April, 1820.
Benjamin, married Mary Dean for his first wife, and
Hannah Glover for his second, and settled in W. Dedham.
Samuel, married Mary Morse, and settled in West Ded
ham. Their children were, Mary, Moses, Samuel, Han
nah, Rufus, Lucy. Samuel French died in Dec. 1822.
No. 38. X B. SETH FRENCH,
the youngest son of Thomas and Elizabeth French, marri
ed Patience Stevens, 7 Feb. 1745, by whom he had one
son Seth, born 30 Sept. 1745.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 97
Patience, wife of Seth French, died 1 April, 1754, who
by reason of sores had not lain down in bed nor stood with
out help above three years. — [Braintree Records.

No. 39. VIII A. SAMUEL FRENCH,
a son of John and Grace French, married Anna  ,
(Hannah, the same name formerly.) Their children were,
1. Samuel, born 17f Nov. 1680 I 5. Alexander, born 13 Dec. 1695
2. Samuel, " 13,7, 1688 | 6. Josiah, " 20 March, 1700
3. Hannah, « 15 Jan. 1690 7. Nathaniel, " 1 April, 1702
4. Mary, " 20 Sept. 1691 | 8. Benjamin.
Hannah, wife of Samuel French, died 4 Feb. 1712.
Samuel French died 13 Oct. 1718.
No. 40. II B. SAMUEL FRENCH,
a son of the preceding, died 11 Jan. 1770, it is supposed
unmarried.

No. 41. VB. ALEXANDER FRENCH,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary, daughter of
Thomas and Mehitable White, 6 June, 1723. (See White
No. 19.) Their children were,

I.Alexander, born 28 Feb. 1724
2. Samuel, " 5 Sept. 1725

3. Isaac, born 13 Nov. 1729
4. Benoni, " 30 May, 1732
Died 2 June, 1732.
Mary, wife of Alexander French, died 30 May, 1732.
His second wife was Rebecca Staples, married 14 May,
1734, by whom he had,
5. Elizabeth, born 13 Aug. 1735 I 8. Jacob, born 19 Sept. 1739
6. Jacob, " 11 June, 1736 | 9. Experience, " 23 April, 1742
Died 20 June, 1736. 10. Job, " 16 June, 1744
7. Asa, born 7 May, 17371 Died 19 June, 1744.
No. 42. I C. ALEXANDER FRENCH,
son of the preceding, married Susannah Crane, 22 Oct.
1747. Their children were,
1 . Susannah, born 1 June, 1748 I 3. Alexander, born 9 Aug. 1756
2. Daniel, " 1 July, 1753 1
Daniel, married Rebecca, daughter of Micah and Me
hitable Thayer, 1 April, 1775. (See Thayer, No. 26, 4.)
His second wife was Mary Damon, married about 1787.
She died 18 Dec. 1812.

No. 43. II C. SAMUEL FRENCH,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary  • Their
children were, 13

98

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

1. Mary, born 24 Jan.
Died 17 April, 1748.
2. Mary, born Oct.

1748
1750

Died 2 Nov. 1753.
3. Samuel, born 18 Jan. 1755
4. Asa, " 3 May, 1757

No. 44. VI B. JOSIAH FRENCH,
a son of Samuel and Hannah French, married Mary, a
daughter of John and Mary French. (See Nos. 1 1 and 12.)
Their children were,
1. Josiah, born 22 Jan. 1736 4. Ahaz, born 31 Oct. 1746
2. Nathaniel, " 13 Oct. 1737 5. Josiah, " 8 July, 1750
3. Mary, " 26 Aug. 1742
Josiah French died 15 Nov. 1760. Mary, widow of Jo
siah French, who had been discomposed many years, died
5 March, 1770.
No- 45. II C. NATHANIEL FRENCH,
a son ofthe preceding, married Silence/daughter of Peter
and Dorothy Dyer, 21 Aug. 1762. Their children were,
1. Ahaz, born 12 Dec. 1762 I 5. Silence, born 3 Nov. 1771
2. Samuel, " 9 Jan. 1765 | 6. Mary,
3. Nathaniel, " 12 Jan. 1767 7. Josiah.
4. James, " 6 April, 1769 |
Ahaz, married Judith French, about 1782.
Samuel, married Susannah Penniman, 14 June, 1789.
Nathaniel, married Eunice Spear, about 1790.
James, married Lydia Hollis, 27 June, 1778.
Mary, was married to Barzillia Penniman, 15 Jan. 1795.
Josiah, married Rachel Penniman, 23 April, 1801.

No. 46. V C. JOSIAH FRENCH,
a brother of the preceding, married Anna, another daughter
of Peter Dyer before named, 26 May, 1769. Their chil
dren were, Anna, born 26 Dec. 1769, the wife of John V.
Arnold. Rhoda, born 3 April, 1773, Rebecca, Sally, wife
of William Thayer, Mary, wife of Moses Hunt, Josiah.
Josiah French died in Oct. 1823.
No. 47. VII B. NATHANIEL FRENCH,
a son of Samuel and Hannah French, ^married Susannah
Blanchard, 17 Aug. 1725. Their children were,
1. Nehemiah, born 15 Jan. 1726 | 2. Susannah, born 4 March, 1727
Nathaniel French died of nervous fever, sick only 4 days,
24 Sept. 1791, aged 54 years.
No. 48. I C. NEHEMIAH FRENCH,
married Joanna Whitmarsh. Their children were, Reu-

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 99
ben, Joanna, Nathaniel, Betsey, Adonijah, Sally, wife of
William French, (No. 5, 11,) Stephen.
Joanna, wife of Nehemiah French, died 7 April, 1804.

No. 49. VIII B. BENJAMIN FRENCH,
son of Samuel and Hannah French, married Hepzibah,
daughter of Samuel White, Jr. 17 Sept. 1730. (See White
No. 21, 4.) Their children were,
3. Samuel, born 3 March, 1737

4. Adam, born 6 Feb. 1741
Died 29 Jan. 1761.
5. Paul, baptised in 1744
6. Sarah, " " 1746

No. 50. I C. BENJAMIN FRENCH, Jr.
married Judith Baxter. Their children were,

1. Benjamin, born 27 March, 1760
2. Judith, " 5 April, 1762
3. Samuel, " 7 Oct. 1764

4. Adam, born 10 Nov. 1766
5. Polly, the wife of John Hollis.

No. 51. IIIC. SAMUEL FRENCH,
son of Benjamin and Hepzibah French, married Elizabeth
Allen, by whom he had one daughter Elizabeth, born 8
Nov. 1761,- and died unmarried in Oct. 1825. Her father
died soon after her birth, and her mother was afterwards
married to Robert Hayden, Esq. by whom she had,

1. Mary, born 21 March, 1765
2. Susannah, " 3 May, 1767
3. Robert, " 29 Jan. 1769
4. Charles, " 19 Sept. 1770
5. Priscilla, " 10 July, 1772

6. Samuel, born 2 Dec. 1774
7. Thomas Allen, " 10 Feb. 1777
8. Mehitable, " 1 July, 1779
9. Josiah, « 31 May, 1781

Mr. Farmer enumerates a large number of this name, as Edward
French, Ipswich, 1636, probably removed to Salisbury, and a proprietor
there in 1640. Ten ofthe name of French had graduated at Harvard and
the other N. E. Colleges, in 1826. Jacob, Weymouth, admitted freeman
1652. John, Cambridge, freeman 1644, whose children were Sarah, born
Oct. 1637; Joseph, born 4 April, 1640, married Experience Foster, and
settled in Billerica, from whence he removed ; Nathaniel, born 7 June,
1643. Joanna, his wife, died 20 Jan. 1646 ; his housekeeper died in Feb.
1646, and he died soon after. John, Dorchester, the Progenitor of all of
the above numbered families. John, Ipswich, 1648. Stephen, Wey
mouth, freeman 1634, Representative in 1638, was perhaps father of Jacob,
freeman 1652. Thomas, Boston, admitted freeman 1632, member of the
church from whence he was dismissed 27 Jan. 1639, to Ipswich, where
"he appears to have resided as early as 1634. He may have been the en
sign ofthe Artillery Company in 1650. Thomas, Guilford, 1650. Wil
ham, brother of John French of Cambridge, came to New England as
early as 1635, was admitted freeman 1636, and settled at Cambridge, from
whence he went to Billerica with the first settlers ; was a Lieutenant, ap
pointed to solemnize marriages, and was the first Representative in 1660,
and again in 1663. He died 20 Nov. 1681, aged 78. His children were,

THE FAMILY OF HOBART.

No. 1. EDMUND HOBART,
who was admitted freeman 1634, came from Hingham, in
England, in 1633, and settled at Charlestown, from thence
to Hingham in 1635, which he represented from 1639 to 1642
four years. He died 8 March, 1646, leaving sons, 1. Ed
mund— 2. Thomas— 3. Peter— 4. Joshua, and 2 daughters.
No. 2. I A. EDMUND HOBART,
Hingham, 1635, son of the preceding, died in 1686, aged
82. His children were, 1. Daniel — 2. Samuel — 3. John.

No. 3. II A THOMAS HOBART,
a brother of the preceding, was admitted freeman 1634,
settled in Hingham, 1635, and had sons, 1 . Caleb — 2. Josh
ua, and 3. Thomas. — [Lincoln's Hist. Hingham, 156.
No. 4. I B. CALEB HOBART,
probably a son of the preceding, married Mary  , and
settled in Braintree. Their children were,
1. Mary, born 11, 12, 1663 4. Hannah, born 11, 10, 1668
2. Caleb, " 23, 3, 1665 5. Josiah, " 11,10, 1670
3. Elizabeth, " 12, 4, 1666

Elizabeth and Mary, born in England, John, born in Cambridge, and settl
ed with his father in Billerica, had a large family, and died Oct. 1712, ag
ed about 78 ; Sarah, born March, 1638 ; Jacob, born 16 Jan. 1640, settled
in Billerica, bad a large family, and died 20 May, 1713, aged 73 ; Hannah,
born 21 Feb. 1641 ; Samuel, born 3 Dec. 1645, the five last born in Cam
bridge. He had other children by a second wife. His posterity have been
numerous in Billerica, and still remain so. — [Farmer Gen. Reg.
John, son of John French, 1st of Rehoboth, came to that town about
1710, married Martha Williams, had five children, John, (6 in Rehoboth,)
Ephraim and Martha, twins, (died infants,) Hannah, Samuel, 1709, 1714.
His second wife was Abigail White, married 23 May, 1728, by whom he
had two children, John, born 1729, Thomas, born 1730. Thomas, broth
er of the preceding, also came from Rehoboth, married Mary Brown, 5
Jan. 1720-1, had 6 children, Thomas, Christopher, Mary, Joseph, Eliza
beth, Bridget, Sarah, Hannah, 1722, 1738.
[Daggett's Hist, of Attleborough p. 91.

family memorial. 101
Mary, wife of Caleb Hobart, died 22, 5, 1675. His sec
ond wife was Elizabeth Faxon, widow, married 15, 11,
1676. 6. Benjamin, born 13, 2, 1677. Caleb Hobart died
4 Sept. 1711, aged 89 years. — [Braintree Records.
Note. — Caleb Hobart, Senior was dismissed from the
church in Hingham, and received to full communion in the
church at Braintree, Fast Day, 12, 3, 1697. — [Ch. Records.
No. 5. II C. CALEB HOBART, Jr.,
married Hannah Saunders of Braintree, widow, 15, 9, 1704.
Had no children on record.

No. 6. IV C- HANNAH HOBART,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Jonathan Hay
ward, 17 Feb. 1692.
No. 7. V C JOSIAH HOBART,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary Cleverly of Brain
tree, 21 March, 1695. Their children were,
1. Caleb, born 14 Jan. 1696 3. Mary, born 28 Feb, 1701
Died 1 March, 1696, aged 7 weeks. 4. John, " 14 April, 1704
2. Josiah, born 24 May, 1697
Mary wife of Josiah Hobart, died 18 Oct. 1718. His sec
ond wife was Sarah Savil, married 23 Dec. 1719. 5. Su
sannah, born 25 March, 1 724. Josiah Hobart died 2 Sept.
1725.
No. '8. II D. JOSIAH HOBART, Jr.,
married Mercy Copeland. (See Copeland, No. 73.) Their
children were,
1. Josiah, born 9 July, 1720 I Died 16 Dec. 1726.
2. Mercy, " 1 Oct. 1721 | 3. Mary, born 6 Feb. 1724
His second wife was Esther Thayer, married 4 Nov.
1736. 4. Nathaniel, born 10 Feb. 1738.

No. 9. IV D. JOHN HOBART,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Elizabeth, daughter of
Ebenezer and Ruth Thayer, 24 Nov. 1726. (See Thayer
No. 90, 11. Their children were,
1. Mary, born 26 Aug. 1732 I 3. Hannah, born 8 April, 1747
2. Ruth, " 1 Oct. 1734 |
No. 10. VI C. BENJAMIN HOBART,
son of Caleb and Elizabeth Hobart, married Susannah
Newcomb, 5 April, 1699. Their children were,

102 FAMILY MEMORIAL.

1. Ann, born 4 July, 1699
2. Benjamin, " 6 Sept. 1701
3. Caleb, " 9 Feb. 1704

4. Peter, born 3 April, 1709
5. Israel, " 15 April, 1713
6. Joshua, " 5 May, 1716

Susannah, wife of Benjamin Hobart, died 23 Dec. 1725.
No. 11. II D. BENJAMIN HOBART, Jr.,
married Rebecca  . Their children were,
1. Benjamin, born 29 Aug. 1723 I 3. Sylvanus, born 6 Aug. 1732
2. Thomas, " 17 Feb. 1729 |

No. 12. Ill D. CALEB HOBART,
a brother of the preceding, married Elizabeth Hollis of
Braintree. Their children were,

6. Elizabeth, born 19 Aug. 1736
Died Oct. 1737.
7. Elizabeth, born 1 May, 1739
8. Adam, " 9 June, 1743
9. Joshua, " 1 Aug. 1747

1. Caleb, born 18 Aug. 1725
2. Elizabeth, " 6 July, 1727
ll£SS:| - ilSep<- l730
Died 16 June, 1734.
5. Joshua, born 8 Feb. 1734
Elizabeth, wife of Caleb Hobart, died in May, 1 790.
No. 13. I E. CALEB HOBART, Jr.,
married Elizabeth French, 15 March, 1743. (See French
No. 15.) Their children Were,
1. Caleb, born 20 Jan. 1744 I 3. John, born 26 April, 1755
2. Elizabeth, " 16 May, 1747 | 4. Rebecca.
Caleb Hobart, Jr. died 5 June, 1795, aged 70 years.
Elizabeth, widow of Caleb Hobart, died 6 Jan. 1803,
aged 81 years.
No. 14. II F. ELIZABETH HOBART,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to Nehemiah
Holbrook of Braintree, 25 May, 1765.

No. 15. Ill F. JOHN HOBART,
a brother of the preceding, married Deborah, daughter of
Thomas White, 17 Sept. 1777. She was born 4 March,
1756. Their children were,
1. John, born 2 Aug. 1779
2. Augustus, " 11 Nov. 1781
3. Lydia, » 4 May, 1784
4. Charlotte, " 3 May, 1787
5. Betsey, « 23 April, 1790
John Hobart died

6. Caleb, born 3 June, 1793
7. Susannah, « 4 March, 1796
8. Deborah, " Feb. 1799
9. Solomon, " 3 Oct. 1802

Deborah, wife of John Hobart, died.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 103
No. 16. IV F. REBECCA HOBART,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Nathaniel Hollis
of Braintree.

No. 17. VII E. ELIZABETH HOBART,
daughter of Caleb and Elizabeth Hobart, (No. 12, 7,) was
married to Deacon Moses French. (See second part, 9th
Branch, No. 2.)

No. 18. VIII E. ADAM HOBART,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary Thayer, 29 Feb.
1763. (See Thayer, No. 46.) Their children were,
1. Caleb, born 8 May, 1765 13. Relief, born 29 April, 1769
2, Mary, » 4 Dec. 1766 I
His second wife was Avis Thayer, married 7 Nov. 1772.
(See Thayer, No. 48, 5.) Their children were,
4. Avis, born 8 July, 1774 I 6. Abraham, born 21 Aug. 1779
5. Adam, " 18 March, 1776 | 7. Elisha.
Adam Hobart was a deacon of the church at Braintree
many years before his death.
No. 19, IX E. JOSHUA HOBART,
the youngest brother of the preceding, married Sarah
Thayer, 30 Aug. 1766. (See Thayer, No. 48, 4.) Their
children were,
1. Joshua, born 13 Sept. 1767 | 2. Sarah, born 14 Sept. 1769

No. 20. IV D. PETER HOBART,
a son of Benjamin and Susannah Hobart, married Desire
Copeland. (See Copeland, No. 62.) Their children were,
1. Mercy, born 15 Nov. 1733 I 3. Daniel, born 7 Feb. 1737
2. Benjamin, " 14 Feb. 1735 | 4. Elisha, " 28 April, 1752
No. 21. VD. ISRAEL HOBART,
a brother of the preceding, married Priscilla Gregory, 23
Sept. 1736. Their children were,
1. Abigail, born 20 Sept. 1738 I 3. Anne, born 5 April, 1744
2. Bethiah, " 18 June, 17411

No. 22. II B. JOSHUA HOBART,
probably a son of Thomas Hobart, (No. 3.) died in Brain
tree, 28" Dec. 1713, probably without issue.

No. 23. Ill A. PETER HOBART,
the first minister of Hingham, was the son of Edmund Ho-

104 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
bort, and born at Hingham, England, in 1604, was educat
ed at the University of Cambridge, came to New England
8 June, 1635, and admitted freeman same year. He settl
ed at Hingham in Sept. 1635, and there died 20 Jan. 1679,
in his 75th year, Lincoln gives the names of his children.
1. Joshua — 2. Jeremiah — 3. Gershom — 4. Japhet — 5. Ne
hemiah — 6. David — 7. Josiah — 8. Israel, and 3 daughters.
No. 24. I B. JOSHUA HOBART,
the minister of Southold, L. I. a son of the preceding, was
born in England, graduated at Harvard College, 1650, died
in Feb. or March, 1717, aged 89, having been settled there
45 years.— [Savage, II. Winthrop, 222.
Wood, (Hist. Sketch,) says, " The Rev. Joshua Hobart
succeeded Mr. Youngs at Southold, 1674. He was a son
of the Rev. Peter Hobart, who was educated at Cambridge
and preached at Haverhill and other places in England,
till 1635, when he with his children came over to Massa
chusetts, and settled in the town of Hingham; where he
gathered a church and continued " a faithful pastor and an
able preacher" until his death, 1679. He had four sons,
who became preachers. Joshua was born in 1628 graduat
ed at Harvard College 1650. He settled at Southold, in
1674 and continued there during his life time. He died in
1717 aged 89 years."
" The church and congregation at Southold, after the
death of Mr Youngs, sent a messenger to Boston to seek
" an honest and godly minister," and in procuring Mr Ho
bart, their wishes seem to have been realized, and they
had the happiness to enjoy his labours during a long life."
Rev. N. B. Cook, pastor ofthe same church says, " Some
of the posterity of Mr Hobart in the female line recently re
sided in the town of Southold, and were respectable, but
it is not known that he has any descendants now living."
[Southold L. I. 24 Dec. 1834.
No. 25. II B. JEREMIAH HOBART,
a brother of the preceding, graduated at Harvard College,
1650, was ordained at Topsfield, 2 Oct. 1672, dismissed
21 Sept. 1680 ; went to Hempstead, L. I. ; was there set
tled, 1682 ; removed to Haddam, Conn., and re-installed
there 14 Nov. 1700, died in March, 1717, aged 87. He
married Dorothy, daughter ofthe Rev. Samuel Whiting of
Lynn. — [Farmer's Gen. Reg.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 105
No. 26. Ill B. GERSHOM HOBART,
a brother of the preceding, graduated at Harvard College,
1667, was admitted freeman 1673, was ordained at Groton,
Mass, 26 Nov.' 1679, dismissed by the town, Dec. 1685,
died 19 Dec. 1717, aged 62.— [Farmer's Gen. Reg.

No. 27. IV B. JAPHET HOBART,
a brother of the preceding, was born in April; 1647, grad
uated at Harvard College, 1667, went to England before
1670, in the capacity of a surgeon of a ship, with a design to
go from thence to the East Indies, but was never heard of
afterwards. • [Lincoln's Hist. Hingham, 115. Ibid.
No. 28. V B. NEHEMIAH HOBART,
seeond minister of Newton, Mass. was son of Rev. Peter
Hobart ; was born 21 Nov. 1648 ; graduated at Harvard
College, of which he was fellow from 1707 to 1712 ; was
ordained 23 Dec 1674, freeman 1675, died 12 Aug. 1712,
aged 64. His wife was Sarah, daughter of Edward Jack
son, Sen. (See Jackson, No. 4.) — [Ibid.
Epitaph on the Tomb Stone of the Rev. Nehemiah Hobart,
Pastor of the Church in Newton.
" In this Tomb are deposited the remains of the Rever
end and very learned Teacher of Divinity, Nehemiah Ho
bart, an estimable fellow of Harvard College, a highly
faithful and watchful pastor of the Church of Newton for
forty years. His singular gravity, humility, piety, and
learning, rendered him the object of deep veneration and
ardent esteem to men of science and religion. He was born
Nov. 21, 1648, and died Aug. 25, 12, 1712, in the 64th year
of his age.— [Hist. Coll. 5, 269.

No. 29. IV A, JOSHUA HOBART,
a Captain, son of Edmund Hobart, lived in Hingham, was
admitted freeman 1634, member ofthe Artillery Company
1641, Representative 1643, twenty-five years, Speaker of
the House 1674, died 28 July, 1682. His children were 1.
Joshua, 2. Enoch, born 1654, and probably 3. Solomon and
two daughters. — [Lincoln's Hist. Hingham- Farmer.
No. 30. II B. ENOCH HOBART,
a son of Capt. Joshua Hobart, married Hannah, daughter
of Thomas Harris, 7 Aug. 1676, and settled in Hingham.
Their children were, 14

106

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

4. Thomas, born 31 March, 1683
5. Deborah, " 4 Nov. 1685
Died 25 Feb. 1687-8.

1. Hannah, born 12 Aug. 1677
Died 26 Aug. 1677.
2. Ruth, born 1678
3. Hannah, " 8 Dec. 1680
No. 31. NOAH HOBART,
minister of Fairfield Conn, was a man of great talents and
extensive acquirements ; he wrote in favor of presbyterian.
ordination, and died in 1773.— [Universal Biog. Dictionary.
He graduated at Harvard College, in 1724. A page of
interesting particulars respecting him may be found in Al
len's Dictionary.
No. 32. NEHEMIAH HOBART,
a native of Hingham, graduated at Harvard College in 1714,
was ordained atCohasset, 13 Dec. 1721, died 31 May, 1740,
aged 43. — [Rev. Dr. Pierce.

No. 33. JOHN SLOSS HOBART, LL. D.
Judge of the District Court of New York, and Senator of
the United States, graduated at Yale College in 1757.
died in 1805. — [Univ. Biog. Diet.

He

No. 34. "JOHN HENRY HOBART,
the second son of Enoch and Hannah Hobart, (whose orig
inal name was Pratt,) was born in Philadelphia, the 14
Sept. 1775."
" He commenced his Collegiate education in the Univer
sity of Pennsylvania, in 1788 or 89, which he left in 1791,
and it was decided by his family and approved by himself,
that he should finish it at Princeton." " He graduated in
1793." " He resided at Princeton until the spring of 1798,
when he returned to Philadelphia and was ordained in the
month of June, by Bishop White." "He accepted the
charge of Trinity Church Oxford, and All Saints, Peques-
tau." " He accepted an invitation to Christ Church, New
Brunswick, in 1799." " He afterwards settled at Hemp^
stead on Long Island. In the spring of 1800, he married
Mary Goodin Chandler, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Chandler,
formerly Rector of St. John's Church, Elizabethtown, N.
J." "In the month of Dec. the same year, he received
an invitation as an assistant Minister to Trinity Church,
New York, which he accepted."
"The Rt. Rev. John Henry Hobart, D. D. of New York,
was consecrated in Trinity Church, New York, on Wednes-

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 107
day, 29 May, 1811, by Bishop White, Bishops Provoost and
Jarvis present and assisting." [Memoir of Bislwp Hobart. Extracts.
"The strong attachment of. Mr Hobart tb the distinctive
principles of the Episcopal Church, and his bold, active and
persevering defence of them* at all times> through good
and through evil report, were striking peculiarities in his
character and life. He was constantly endeavouring to
rouse others to a sense of their importance, and by his in
defatigable labours, his noble enthusiasm, even in the cause
of soberness and truth, and the influence of his talents,
character, and station, he revived the languid zeal of Epis
copalians, gave a new tone to their sentiments in this di
ocese, and stamped the impress of his own mind and feel
ings on thousands throughout the Church at large. " Pro
Ecclesia Dei, he adopted in as full a sense as the "venera
ble prelate, (Whitgift,) by whom these words were first
chosen, as the standard of his wishes, his duties, his la
bours, his dying prayers."
"There are no means of ascertaining what gave this strong
bent to his mind in regard to the distinguishing principles
of the Church : he was nurtured in her bosom indeed, but
at a very early period of his life he was removed to a Pres
byterian College, withdrawn for many years from the ser
vices of his own communion, and evidently estranged in a
measure from his "first love," though it was never entirely
discarded or forgotten. While acting as a tutor at Prince
ton, he performed in his turn the prescribed services in the
chapel, according to the Presbyterian mode ; but he was
always apprehensive ofthe dangerous influence of his res
idence at that institution, on his attachment to the Church,
and with a view, perhaps, of fortifying himself in her prin
ciples, he often entered into discussions on these points,
with Dr. Smith, and Mr. Kollock, in which he was aided
and sustained by some of his Episcopal friends. Perhaps
this very circumstance of contending with the President,
who was so greatly his superior in age and attainments,
may have led him to a stricter examination of the subject,
than he would have otherwise made, with a view to
a more able and successful defence. But his warm, decid
ed and unchangeable attachment to the Church, in her pe
culiar and distinctive character, must, no doubt, be chiefly
attributed to the course of his reading in the further pro
gress of his ecclesiastical studies." — [Ibid, 88.
1830, 12 Sept. Bishop Hobart of New York, died at Au
burn, Cayuga County, on a visitation of his diocese.
[Churchman's Almanac.

108 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
The last four named gentlemen were undoubtedly de
scendants from the family of Hobart of Hingham, but the
author of this Memorial has no means of ascertaining to
which branches of the family they respectively belonged.
[Editor.
Besides the foregoing, "Wilftam Hobart, graduated at
Harvard, 1774 — Peter, 1775 — Nathaniel, 1784 — James, at
Dartmouth, 1794 — Benjamin, at Brown, 1804 — Aaron, 1805
— Caleb, at Dartmouth, 1815 — Benjamin, at Waterville,
1825.— [Farmer.

THE FAMILY OF JACKSON.

No. 1. EDWARD JACKSON,
was born in 1602. He came from White Chapel, a parish
in London, where he had prosecuted the business of a Nai
ler, to New England, took the freeman's oath in May, 1645;
purchased a farm of 500 acres for £140, of Gov. Bradstreet,
in Cambridge, (now Newton) in 1646, and increased the
same by subsequent purchases to about 1 800 acres. He
married Elizabeth, widow of John Oliver,* deceased, and
daughter of John Newgate of Boston, merchant, in 1649.
Their children were,

1. Sarah,

bapt. 21, 2, 1650

5. Lydia,

born 1656

2. Edward,

born 15,10, 1652

6. Elizabeth,

" 28 April, 1658

3. Jonathan,

7. Hannah,

«

4. Sebas,

8. Ruth,

" 16 Jan. 1664

He was a Representative from Cambridge 16 years, com
mencing in 1647 and ending in 1676 ; was a member of the
Rev. Mr. Mitchell's Church, and died 17 July, 1681, aged
79 years. f
*JOHN OLIVER, the first husband of Edward Jackson's wife, had by
her five children, viz : 1. John, born 21, 9, 1638, died 27, 1, 1639 ; 2. Eliz
abeth, 28, 12, 1639 ; 3. Hannah, 3, 1, 1641 ; she died 11, 9, 1653 ; 4. Johu,
12, 2, 1644 ; 5. Thomas, 12, 12, 1645. John Oliver died 12 April, 1646,
aged 30, nearly.
Elizabeth, was married to Enoch Wiswall of Dorchester, 25, 9, 1657. —
Their children were, 1. John, born 10, 10, 1658 ; 2, Oliver ; 3. Samuel.
John, married Susannah  , and settled in Boston, was a member
ofthe Artillery Company, and had five sons — 1. Sweet — 2. John— ^3. Wil
liam — 4. Samuel — 5. Hammond, and four daughters.
Thomas, married Grace Prentiss, 27, 9, 1667, and settled in Cambridge
Village. His second wife was Mary Wilson, married 19, 2, 1682, had five
sons and four daughters ; was Representative from Cambridge, in 1692,
and died 1 Nov. 1715, aged 70.
fMr. Jackson left an estate appraised at £2477 19s. Od. of which he be
queathed 400 acres of land in Billerica, to Cambridge College, appraised
at £80, together with some books, and all the debts due to him in Eng
land. He also bequeathed 25 acres of land iu Newton, for the use ofthe
ministry in that town forever.

110 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
It appears that Mr. Jackson had three children by a for
mer wife, born in England, viz : 1. Hannah, born in 1631
—2. Rebecca— 3. Francis, died 5 Oct. 1648.
No. 2. HANNAH JACKSON,
was married to John Ward of Newton, (then Newtown,)
by whom she had,
1. John, born 26, 11, 1653
Died 1654.
2. Rebecca, born 15, 4, 1655
3. John, <« 8, 1, 1658
4. Elizabeth, " 18 June, 1660
5. Deborah, « 19, 8, 1662
6. William, " 19 Nov. 1664
Hannah, wife of John Ward, died 21 April, 1704, aged
73. John Ward represented the town from 1689 onward,
about 15 years.
No. 3. REBECCA JACKSON,
sister of the preceding, was married to Thomas, son of
Capt. Thomas Prentice.* He died previous to 1689, leav
ing one son John, who is named in his brother John's Will.

7. Richard, born 15, 11, 1666
S.Mercy, " 27 Jan. 1668
9. Edward, " 13 March, 1671
10. Eleazer, " 26 Feb. 1672
11. Jonathan, " 22, 2, 1674
12. Joseph, " 15, 9, 1677
13. Mary, died 1685

No. 4. I A. SARAH JACKSON,
daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Jackson, was married
to the Rev. Nehemiah Hobart, 21, 1, 1678. (See Hobart,
No. 28.) Their children were,
* Capt. Thomas Prentice of Newtown, that renouned partizaii C6in-
mander of horse, was one among Others, whom the Divine Providence
raised up and qualified for distinguished usefulness in the Phillipic war,
in 1675. Capt. Prentice was active and eminently serviceable in every
period of the war ; his name was a terror to the hostile tribes of Indians,
by his suddenly collecting and marching his cavalry at the shortest notice,
fighting on horseback or on foot, as the nature ofthe ground or the situa
tion ofthe enemy required. *****
The gallant Prentice, who at the age of 54 began his military career,
survived until 7 July, 1709, when he died aged 89, by a similar casualty
with his brave companion in arms, Col. Church, in consequence of a fall
from his horse, upon his return from public worship Lord's day, 7 May."
He was buried with the respect due to so good a man, as well as brave de
fender of his country, by the troop under arms.
On the footstone of his grave are inscribed the following lines, which
the teeth of time have almost effaced : —
He that's here interred needs no versifying 
A virtuous life will keep the name from dying ;
He'll live though poets cease their scribbling rhitne,
When that this stone shall mouldered be by time.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 1 1 1

I.Elizabeth, born 27 June, 1679
2. Rebecca, " 13 Feb. 1680
3. Mary, " 16 Jan. 1682

4. Abigail, born 22 Jan. 1684
5. Sarah, " 13 March, 1687
6. Hannah, " 19 Jan. 1689

Mrs. Sarah Hobart, died 23 Feb. .1711. Rev. Nehemi
ah Hobart died 12 Aug. 1712.
No. 5. II A. Deacon EDWARD JACKSON,
a brother of the preceding, married Abigail  . Their
children were,
1. Elizabeth, born 23 Feb. 1687 I 5. Allice, born

2. Abigail, " 13 May, 1690 | 6. Edward, " 3 April, 1700
3. Samuel, 1694 I Died 1 July, 1708, aged 8.
4. Hannah, I 7. Abigail, born 14 Sept. 1705
He was ordained deacon in 1707 ; was Representative
in 1702 ; Selectman in 1688, and Town Clerk, and died 30
Sept. 1727, aged 75.
No. 6. I B. ELIZABETH JACKSON,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to Thomas Pren
tice. She died 19 Oct. 1757, aged 67.

No. 7. Ill B. SAMUEL JACKSON, Esq.,
a brother of the preceding, was a Justice ofthe Peace, and
Town Clerk, and died 3 Dec. 1742, aged 48.

No. 8. IV B. HANNAH JACKSON,
a sister of the preceding, was married to a Mr. Loring.

No. 9. Ill A. JONATHAN JACKSON,
a son of Edward and Elizabeth Jackson, married Elizabeth
 and settled in Boston. Their children were,
1. Elizabeth, born 16 Feb. 1668 I 3. Jonathan, born 28 Dec. 1672
2. Mary, " 3 Dec. 1670 | 4. Sarah, " 9 Oct. 1679

No. 10. IV A. SEBAS JACKSON,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Baker, 19, 2,
1671. Their children were,
5. John, born 15 March, 1685
6. Jonathan, « 10 Sept. 1686
Lost at sea in 1714 or 15.

1. Edward, born 12 Sept. 1672
2. John, " 21,1, 1675
Died in childhood.
3. Sarah, born 10 Nov. 1680
4. Elizabeth, " 2 March, 1683

7. Mary, born 26 Dec. 1687
8. Joseph, " 6 March, 1690

Sebas Jackson died 6 Dec. 1690.

No. 11. Ill B. SARAH JACKSON,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to a Mr. Draper.

112 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 12. IV B. ELIZABETH JACKSON,
a sister of the preceding, was married to a Mr. Grant.

No. 13. VIII B. JOSEPH JACKSON,
the youngest brother of the preceding, married Patience
Hyde, 28 Nov. 1717. Their children were,
1. Lydia, born 20 Sept. 1718 I 3. Joseph, born 2 Aug. 1729
2. Timothy, " 20 April, 1726 | 4. Patience, " 21 April, 1734
No. 14. I C. LYDIA JACKSON,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to a Mr. Upham,
and settled at Weston.
No. 15. II C. TIMOTHY JACKSON,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Smith, and set
tled in Newton. Their children were,

1. Lucy, born 22 June, 1753

4. Polly,

born 22 June, 1760

2. Sarah, " 9 Nov. 1754

5. Abigail,

" 10 June, 1763

3. Timothy, " 3 Aug. 1756

Timothy Jackson died in 1

774.

No. 16. ID. LUCY JACKSON,
was married to Moses Souther, and settled in Marlborough.
No. 17. II D. SARAH JACKSON,
died unmarried, 6 July, 1788.
No. 18. Ill D. TIMOTHY JACKSON,
married Sarah Winchester, and settled in Newton. Their
children were,
1. William, born 2 Sept. 1783 I 4. Francis, born 7 March, 1789
2. Lucretia, " 16 Aug. 1785 | 5. George, " 22 April, 1792
Died 27 Dec. 1812. i 6. Edmund, " 9 Jan. 1795
3. Stephen W. born 19 March, 1787 |
No. 19. IV D. POLLY JACKSON,
was married to Caleb Gardner of Brookline.

No. 20. V D. ABIGAIL JACKSON,
is living in Boston ; for the last 30 years unmarried.

No. 21. VA. LYDIA JACKSON,
a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Jackson, was married
to Joseph Fuller, 13, 12, 1679. Their, children were,.

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

113

1. John,

born 15, 10, 1680

4. Lydia,

born 15 Feb. 1691

2. Joseph,

" 4 July, 1685

5. Edward,

" 1 March, 1694

3. Jonathan,

" 7 Jan. 1686-7

6. Isaac,

" 16 March, 1698

No. 22. VI A. ELIZABETH JACKSON,
a sister of the preceding, was married to John, son of Capt.
Thomas Prentice, 28, 4, 1677. He died 14 March, 1689,
leaving no son, and bequeathed some of his estate to John
Prentice, son of his brother Thomas, in his will.

No. 23. VII A. HANNAH or ANNE JACKSON,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Nathaniel, son of
Nathaniel Wilson of Brookline. Their children were,

1. Nathaniel,
2. Elizabeth,
3. Hannah,

born

4 Nov.
9 Nov.
18 Oct.

1682 16841686

4. Susannah,
5. Edward,

born

6 Nov.
3 Oct.

16881689

No. 24. VIII A. RUTH JACKSON,
the youngest, sister of the preceding, died unmarried in
1692, aged 28 years.

Dea. JOHN JACKSON,
a brother of Edward Jackson, married Margaret 
Mrs. Jackson was born in 1624. Their children were,

1. John,

born in

2. Grace,

u

3. Theodosia,

a

4. Caleb,

" 10 Oct.

5. Hannah,

" 7 June,

6. Anne,

" 1 Aug.

1639

1645
16461647

7. Abigail,
8. Margaret,
9. Edward,
10. Abraham,
11. Deliverence,
12. Joshua,

born 14 Aug. 1648
" 20 June, 1649
" 14 Jan. 1650
" 14 Aug. 1655
, " 9 Nov. 1657
" 15 Sept. 1659

Dea. John Jackson died 30 Jan. 1674. Margaret, widow
of Dea. John Jackson, died in 1684, aged 60.
1 . A. John, died unmarried, 14 Oct. 1675, aged 36 years.
5. A. Hannah, was married to Elijah Kenricke, who died
4, 10, 1680, aged 37 years, leaving one son John.
8. A. Margaret, was married to James Trowbridge, and
died 17, 6, 1672.
9. A. Edward, married Grace  , who died in 1685,
aged 30, and he died in 1677, aged 27, leaving one son Ed
ward, who died 20 Aug. 1691.
10. A. Abraham, married Elizabeth  , in 1681. Their
children were, 1. John, born 25, 2, 1682, died 9 Sept. 1755
— Thomas, who died 24 Jan. 1703 — Abraham, who died in
1694, aged 1 year— Abigail, born 2 Feb. 1690, died in 1702,
aged 12— Elizabeth, born 8, 8, 1680 ?— Mary, born 2 Dec
1686. 15

114 FAMILY MEMORIAL.-
1. B. John, son of Abraham and Elizabeth Jackson,
married and had two sons, John and Thomas.
1. C. John, son of John Jackson, married and had one
son Thomas.
1. D. Thomas, son of John Jackson, married and had
one son John, who died in Newton, leaving a son John
now living.
This name is very numerous in New England, 34 having
graduated at the New England Colleges.
[See Farmer's Gen. Reg.

THE FAMILY OF PAINE.

MOSES PAINE,
one of the early settlers of Braintree, and probably the pro
genitor of the families of this name in that town, was buri
ed there on the 21, 4, 1643, leaving probably three chil
dren, viz : Moses, Elizabeth, the wife of Henry Adams, Jr.
(See Adams, No. 2,) and Stephen.
No. 1. MOSES PAINE,
probably a son ofthe preceding, a member ofthe Artillery
Company, 1644 ; freeman 1647 ; a Lieutenant, Repre
sentative, 1666 and 1668, with his wife Elizabeth, had nine
children, viz :
1. Moses, born 16, 5, 1646
Died 2, 12, 1648.
2. Elizabeth, born 5, 6, 1648
3. Sarah, " 30,11, 1650
Died 10, 6, 1651.
4. Moses, born 26, 4, 1652
Died 10, 6, 1657.

5. Mary, born 12, 1,
6. William, « 1, 2,
7. John, " 12, 8,
Died 1, 2, 1660.
8. Sarah, born 2, 3,
9. Margaret, " 20, 10,

1655165716591662 1664

No. 2. STEPHEN PAINE,
probably a brother of the preceding, married Hannah, a
daughter of Dea. Samuel Bass, 15, 9, 1651. (See Bass,
No. 9,) by whom he had seven children, who lived to a
great age. — [See Hancock's Cent. Sermon, p. 26.
1. Stephen, born 8, 1, 1652 I 5. Moses, born 26, 1, 1660
2. Samuel, " 10, 4, 1654 | 6. John, » 21, 7, 1666
3. Hannah, " 28, 11, 1655 7. Lydia, « 20, 7, 1670
4. Sarah, « 1, 9, 1657 1
Seargent Stephen Paine died 29 July, 1691.
No. 3. I A. STEPHEN PAINE, Jr.,
married Ellen Veasey, 20 Feb. 1681. Their children were,
3. Samuel, born 13 Feb.

1. Stephen,
2. Ellen,

born 7 Nov.
bapt. 12, 8,

16821684

1686

Died 13 Feb. 1688.
4. Samuel, bapt. 14, 2, 1689
Stephen Paine, a devout christian, a cunning artificer,

116 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
and ingenious to admiration, died in the flower of his age,
of the small pox, 24 May, 1690. His widow was after
wards married to Joseph Crosby, 5, 8, 1693.
No. 4. II B. ELLEN PAINE,
daughter of the preceding, was married to Samuel Penni
man of Braintree, 14 May, 1707.
No. 5. IV B. SAxMUEL PAINE, 3d.,
a brother of the preceding, was a member of the Episco
pal Church in Braintree, (now Quincy.) He married Su
sannah Ruggles, 5 Nov. 1 728. Their children were,

1. Susannah, bapt. 16 Oct. 1729
2. Eleanor, born 23 March, 1731
3. Jos. Ruggles, " 3 Dec. 1732
Died in infancy.

4. Joseph Ruggles, b. 30 June, 1735
Died 16 Oct. 1735.
5. Sarah, born 12 Nov. 1736
6. Ebenezer, " 14 March, 1738
Died 26 March, 1739.

No. 6. II A. SAMUEL PAINE,
a son of Stephen and Hannah Paine, married Mary Penni
man of Braintree, 4 April 1678. Their children were,
1. Mary, born 27 Oct. 1680 | 5. Joseph, born 3 Aug. 1689
2. Lydia, " 6 Jan. 1681-2 I 6. Mehitable, « 8 Dec. 1693
3. Samuel, « 26 Nov. 1684 I 7. Benjamin, " 28 Dec. 1696
4. Hannah, " 1 Feb. 1687 |
Samuel Paine, died 10 Dec. 1739, in his 86 year.
II B. Lydia, was married to Joseph Sawin of Braintree,
17 Dec. 1714, probably the father of Capt. Eliphalet Saw-
in. (See second part, 6 Branch, No. 126.)
No. 7. Ill B. SAMUEL PAINE, Jr.,
married Rachel  . Their children were,

Died 31 Aug; 1739.
6. Peter, bapt. in 1723
7. Ebenezer, born 22 Dec. 1724
8. Enoch, «
Died 31 July, 1739.
9. Jacob, born 18 Aug. 1728
10. Susannah, " 16 Oct. 1729
11. Hannah, " 8 Feb. 1730

1. Rachel, born 22 Dec. 1712
Died the same day.
2. Rachel, horn 21 Sept. 1713
Died 20 July, 1739.
3. Samuel, born 26 Aug. 1714
Died 20 June, 1739.
4. Stephen, born 8 Jan. 1717
Died 18 July, 1739.
5. Nehemiah, born 6 May, 1721
Rachel, wife of Samuel Paine, Jr., died 3 Oct. 1739.
IX C. Jacob, and Rachel Paine, his wife, had one son Sam
uel, born 18 Nov. 1753.
Note.— There appears to have been some malignant dis
ease among children during the summer of 1739, which

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 117
proved mortal to a large number in Braintree, and the ad
jacent towns.

No. 8. V B. JOSEPH PAINE,
a son of Samuel and Mary Paine, married Sarah Powell,
2S March, 1717. Their children were,
JX&, | bomI6J«Iy, 1723

1. Bathsheba, born 9 Dec. 1718
2. Sarah, « 25 Dec. 1720

5. Lydia, " 9 Jan. 1726

No. 9. Ill A. HANNAH PAINE,
a daughter of Stephen and Hannah Paine, was married to
Shadrach Wilber of Taunton, 14, 7, 1692.

No. 10. IV A. SARAH PAINE,
a sister ofthe preceding, was married to Roger Billings of
Dorchester. (See Billings, No. 16.)

No. 11. VA. MOSES PAINE,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary  . Their
children were,
1. Mary, born 4 May, 1689 I 4. Sarah, born 3 July, 1697
2. Hannah, « 2 April, 1692 1 5. Moses, « 13 June, 1700
a Moses, u 21 Oct. 1694 & Aaron, « 8 Nov. 1703
Died 12 Sept. 1697. Died 24 Feb. 1710.
Dea. Moses Paine died 22 June, 1746.
No. 12. V B. MOSES PAINE,
a son of the preceding, married Abigail, daughter of Capt.
Peter Adams, 31 Oct. 1723. (See Adams, No. 36, 2.)
Their children were,
1. Abigail, born 11 Dec. 1728 I & Moses, born 30 Nov. 1732
2. Mary, " 30 Jan. 1730 1 4. Hannah, " 17 Oct. 1734

No. 13. VI A. JOHN PAINE,
a son of Stephen and Hannah Paine, married Deborah
Neale, 20 Jan, 16S9. Their children were,
Died 6 Dec, 1697
6. Benjamin, born 6 March, 1700
"" Setb, " 16 Jan. 1702

1. John, born 13 Aug.

1690

2. Deborah, " 28 Sept

1692

Died 19 July, 1703.

3. Stephen, born 19 Jan.

1694

4. Joseph, " 26 Oct

1695

5. Moses, " 7 Nov.

109/

;$SZb.\ " 27Jul* 17M

I B. John, son of John Paine, died an untimely death, ac
cidentally shooting himself about the year 1706. — [Records.

118 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
Ill B. Stephen, a brother of the preceding, married Mary
Littlefield, 23 Nov. 1738, by whom he had one son Stephen
born 6 Sept. 1739.

No. 14. IV B. JOSEPH PAINE,
of Boston, probably a son of John and Deborah Paine,
married Mrs. Mary Babcock of Milton, 27 Jan. 1732, (per
haps a second wife,) and settled in Milton. Their chil
dren were,
1. Joseph, born 4 Feb. 1733 I 3. Annah, born 6 Nov. 1736
2. John, " 14 Oct 1734 1 4. Mary, " 7 Jan. 1739
Milton Records.

No. 15. VI B. BENJAMIN PAINE,
a son of John and Deborah Paine, married Elizabeth,
daughter of Thomas and Mary Copeland, May, 1725. (See
Copeland, No. 8.) Their children were,
1. Nathaniel, born 30 April, 1727 I 3. Phebe, born 26 July, 1737
2. Mary, " 8 May, 1730 ) 4. Phinehas, " 6 Aug. 1743
No. 16. I C. NATHANIEL PAINE,
a son of the preceding, married Hannah, daughter of Jo
seph and Hannah Wales. (See Wales, No. 15.) Their
children were, 1. Silas, who married Lydia White, 22
April, 1790. (See White, No. 25, 9.) 2. Benjamin, who
married Mary Thayer, 19 Jan. 1782. (See Thayer, No.
26, 6.) 3. Zeba, who married the daughter of Col. Barna
bas Clark.

No. 17. IV C. PHINEHAS PAINE,
a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Paine, married Mrs. Nan
cy Babcock of Milton, 9 July, 1771, and settled in Milton.
Their children were,
1. Wm. Babcock, b. 5 April, 1772 I 3. Hannah, born 29 Dec. 1774
2. Benjamin, « 26 April, 1773 |
No. 18. VII A. LYDIATPAINE,
the youngest daughter of Stephen and Hannah Paine, was
married to Benjamin Neale, 20 Jan. 1689.
This name is very numerous in New England, there be
ing thirty-six who have graduated in the New England
Colleges. — [See. Farmer's Gen. Reg.

THE FAMILY OF THAYER.

No. 1. RICHARD THAYER,*
of Boston, appears to be the first of this name in New Eng
land. He was admitted freeman in 1640. His three sons
who were probably born in England, and came to this
country with him were, 1 . Richard — 2. Zachariah — 3. Na
thaniel, and Jael, Deborah, Sarah, Hannah and Abigail,
who died 6 Aug. 1727, aged 66, were probably his daugh
ters, who settled in Braintree. Richard Thayer Sen. died
in Braintree 27 Aug. 1695.
No. 2. I A. RICHARD THAYER, Jr.,
married Dorothy Pray of Braintree, 24, 10, 1651, and set
tled in that town. Their children were,
1. Dorothy, born 30, 6, 1653 I 3. Nathaniel, born 1 Jan. 1658
2. Richard, " 31, 6, 1665 1 4. Cornelius, " 18, 7, 1670
Richard Thayer died 4 Dec. 1705.
Richard Thayer, died 11 Dec. 1705.

Dorothy, widow of

No. 3. II B. RICHARD THAYER,
a son ofthe preceding, married Rebecca Micall, 16 July,
"58. Their children were,

1679. She

was born 22, 1 1

1. Rebecca,

born 16 Aug. 1680

2. Benjamin,

" 6 Oct 1683

3. Richard,

« 26 Jan. 1685

4. John,

" 12 Jan. 1688

5. Mary,

Feb. 1689

6. James,

" 16 Nov. 1691

7. Deborah, bapt. 11, 2,
8. Anna, " 14, 9,
9. Gideon, born 26 July,
10. Obadiah " 1 May,
Died 5 April 1721.

1697169717001703

Richard Thayer died 11 Sept. 1729.

*This name has been spelled in various ways, as Thaire. Palmer's Re
ports 109, (17 James 1st.) Thayer, item 112. Theyar, Popham's Reports
178, (2 Charles 1st). Thair, Latch's Reports 212, (3 Charles 1st.) They-
er, 4th Barrow's Reports, 2032, (1767.)— [T. Metcalf Esq. Dedham, Ms.
Mr Arodi Thayer, late of Dorchester, (No. 15,2) once stated lo a friend
that the ancestors of his family came from the West of England.

120 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 4. I C. REBECCA THAYER,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to Thomas Bol
ter, of Weymouth, a weaver, 12, 12, 1701.
No. 5. II C. BENJAMIN THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Margaret Curtis, 17
Aug. 1704. Their children were,
1. Margaret, born 26 June, 1705 I 3. Zebulon, born 29 Aug. 1711
2. Benjamin, " 23 Feb. 1708 |
Benjamin Thayer died 4 May, 1712. His widow Mar
garet, was married to John Hayden, 26 Feb. 1713.
No. 6. I D. MARGARET THAYER,
daughter of the preceding, was married to Amos Stetson
of Braintree, 9 May, 1728.

No. 7. II D. BENJAMIN THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Hannah Vinton, 8
Nov. 1728. Their children were,
1. Benjamin, born 6 Oct. 1729 I 4. Benjamin, born 11 Dec. 1738
Died 1 Feb. 1730. | 5. Anne, " 11 Aug. 1741
2. Benjamin, born 3 Feb. 1731 6. Adam, " 4 July, 1744
3. Adam " 7 March, 1735 I 7. Vashti " 20 Feb. 1745
No. 8. IV E. BENJAMIN THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Hannah Howland of
Pembroke, 29 Jan. 1 763, and had several children. By his
second wife Chloe, his children were,

1.
2.3.

Jane,
Luther, William,

born 12 Dec.
" 25 March,
" 15 Nov.

1783
[1786 1788

4. Melvin,
5. Benjamin,

born cc

4 Oct.
8 Jan.

17911794

Benjamin Thayer died 1 March, 1802,

aged

64.

No. 9. Ill D. ZEBULON THAYER,
a son of Benjamin and Margaret Thayer, married Mary
 . Their children were, 5. Joshua born 1 March, 1745
His second wife was Sarah  .
6. Lucy, born 29 Oct. 1747
7 Asa, « Jan. 1749
8. Elias, « 18 May, 1752
No. 10. II E. ZEBULON THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Abigail  . Their chil
dren were,

1. Mary, born, 25 Aug. 1729
2. Zebulon, « 17 Aug. 1731
3. Mary, " 15 May, 1735
4. Caleb, " 27 Feb. 1743

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

121

1. Abigail,

born 6 June,

1752

4. Naomi

2. Mary

" 12 Oct.

1754

5. Ruth,

3. Caleb,

" 23 May

1757

born 5 July,

1761

No. 11. Ill C. Lieut. RICHARD THAYER,
a son of Richard and Rebecca Thayer, married Mary, a
daughter of Samuel and Anna White, 6 Feb. 1711. (See
White, No. 14, 2.) He was blind for many years. Their
children were,
1. Isaiah, born 5 Nov. 1711 I 5. Obadiah, born 26 Dec. 1720
2. Mary, " 26 Sept. 1713 | 6. Anna, « 31 Jan. 1722
3. James, " 4 Oct. 1716 | 7. Obadiah, " 29 March, 1724
4. Gideon, » 16 Jan. 1718 |
His second wife was Sarah Ford.

8. Richard,
9. Sarah,

born 18 March, 1731
baptised in 1733

10. Ruth,
11. Jerusha,

born 1 Aug.
" 18 Jan.

1734 1737

Sarah, wife of Lieut. Richard Thayer, died 14 Feb. 1742.
His third wife was Lydia Pray.
No. 12. I D. ISAIAH THAYER,
married Sarah, daughter of Benjamin White, 17 Sept. 1741.
(See White, No. 22.) Their children were,
1. Eleanor, born 15 Nov. 1742, second wife of Elijah Thayer, No. 30.
2. Sarah, " 14 Sept. 1744—3. Lois, baptised in 1748. [Branch.
4. Eliphaz, " 14 Mar. 1762, married Deliverance Thayer, 2d part, 13

No. 13. II D.
was married to
dren were,
1. Sylvanus, born 23 Aug.
Died 5 July, 1741.*
2. Mary, born 4 May,
3 Silas "
' Died 29 Oct. 1756.
4. Elisha, born 12 Dec.
Died Aug. 1750.
5. Timothy, born 3 Dec
Died 21 March, 1743.

MARY THAYER,
John Ludden, 25 Oct. 1733.

Their chil-

1734
1737
1739
1740 1742

4

6. Sarah,
7 Elizabeth.
8 Anne, " 14 Nov 1746
Died 12 March, 1753
9 Ezra, born 3 Oct
10 Simeon, " in
Died 11 March, 1753
11 John, who died in infancy
12 Sylvanus, born 21 June,

born 1 Dec 1744

17481750

1754

John Ludden died about 1789 or 1790. Widow Mary
Ludden died 2 Oct. 1803, aged 90 years, wanting 5 days.
*174I, July 6. "Buried a child of John Ludden — an early- instance of
the Grace of God operating on some children, for he appeared more sober
and thoughtful than is common for one of his age ; and in his sickness
was under a lively sense of death, and yet undaunted ; prayed for the par
don of sin, and the salvation of his soul, and gave religious counsel to his
sister, younger than himself, though he was not quite seven years old."
[Hist. Notices. 1 Cong-. Ch. Br.
16

122 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 14. Ill D. JAMES THAYER,
married Esther, daughter of Nathaniel Wales. (See Wales,
No. 5.) Their children were,
1. Nath'l Wales, born 21 Aug. 1748 I 4. Barnabas, born 13 March, 1755
2. Esther, " 21 May, 1750 | 5. Mary, " 29 March, 1757
3. James, " 15 July, 1753 I Married to Daniel Loring, in 1778.
I Died in 1834.
No. 15. IV D. GIDEON THAYER,
married Rachel  , (probably a sister of Gideon French's
wife Elizabeth.) (SeeFrench,No.21.) Their children were,
3. Rachel, born 20 Dec. 1744
Died in Sept. 1819.
4. Mary, born 24 June, 1746

1. Zepheon, born 6 Nov. 1741
Died in May, 1804.
2. Arodi, born 19 Feb. 1743
Died 5 May, 1831.

5. Nathaniel,
6. Francis.

No. 16. VI D. ANNA THAYER,
was married to Jonathan Wild, by whom she had one
daughter. 1 . Anna, born in Aug. 1 749, the wife of Col.
John Holbrook, married 30 Aug. 1766, by whom she had
ten children, viz :¦ — John, who died unmarried — Anna, the
first wife of Caleb Thayer — Susannah, whose first husband
was Caleb Holbrook, and second Seth Turner, Esq. — Eli
sha, who married Sarah Thayer — Joseph, who married Ruth
Linfield — Mary, the second wife of Caleb Thayer — Sarah,
wife of Samuel Dyer — Abia, who married Mary Thayer —
Charlotte, wife of James Adams — Clarissa, wife of Barnabas
Lothrop. Mrs. Anna Wild was married to Elisha, a son of the Rev.
Samuel Niles, 7 Dec 1752. He was born 30 July, 1719 ;
died about 1774.
No. 17. VII D. OBADIAH THAYER,
married Joanna  , afterwards settled in Boston. Their
children born in Braintree were,
1. Lydia, born 21 March, 1752 l 5. Andrew, born 15 May, 1765
B. Susannah, " 29 May, 1754 | Died 17 July, 1765.
3. Joanna, " 10 Sept. 1756 6. Obadiah, born 24 Mav. 1766
4, Rachel, « 3 Sept. 1760 1 "
No. 18. VIII D. RICHARD THAYER,
married Esther^ a daughter of Moses and Esther French.
(See second part, 9 Branch, No. 1, 3.)
No. 19. IX D. SARAH THAYER,
was an invalid from her childhood, and died unmarried.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 123
No. 20. X D. RUTH THAYER,
was married to Capt. Silas Wild, and had four children.
1. Sarah, bora 23 Feb. 1758 I 3. Paul, ) . „ ,„ T .von
2. Jonathan, « 4 Dec. 1759 | 4. Silas, \ bom 13 Jan- 1762
Ruth, wife of Capt. Silas Wild, died 29 Dec. 1793. His
second wife was Sarah Kingman of Weymouth, married
1794. Capt. Silas Wild was born 8 March, 1736 ; died 30
Sept. 1807, aged 71.

No. 21. XI D. JERUSHA THAYER,
was married to Randall Wild. Their children were,
1. Asa, born 25 Feb. 1757, married Anna Wales, settled in Fairlee, Vt.
2. Levi, b. 23 Aug. 1758, married Rhoda Capen, settled in Braintree.
3. Randall, b. 14 June, 1760, married Sarah Hunt, settled in Fairlee, Vt.
4. Esther, b. 5 Sept 1762, married Isaac Horton, settled in N. Bridgewater.
5. Elisha, b. 4 April, 1764, married Abigail Faxon, settled in Fairlee, Vt.
6. Richard, b. 4 Sept. 1765, settled in Easton, Ms.
7. Sarah, b. 26 April, 1772, married Nehemiah Holbrook, Braintree.
Randall Wild was born 9 May, 1732. Widow Jerusha
Wild died 31 May, 1809, aged 72.

No. 22. IV C. JOHN THAYER,
a son of Richard and Rebecca Thayer, married Rebecca,
daughter of Dependence French, 26 May, 1715. (See
French, No. 9, 4.) Their children were,

1. John, born 18 Feb. 1716
Died 15 April, 1716.
2. John, born 27 July, 1717
3. Benjamin, " 11 Jan. 1720
4. Obadiah, " 31 Dec. 1721
5. Micah, " 31 Oct. 1723

6. Richard, born 15 Dec. 1725
Died 30 Jan. 1726.
7. Richard, born 26 Jan. 1727
8. Abiah, " 25 June, 1729
9. Simeon, « 22 May, 1732
10. Elijah, » 16 July, 1736

John Thayer died 9 Feb. 1768. Rebecca, wife of John
Thayer, died 30 Oct. 1762.
No. 23. II D. JOHN THAYER, Jr.,
married Abigail  , by whom he had one son, 1. John,
born 26 Nov. 1745. John Thayer, Jr. died 10 Sept. 1745.
John, son qf John and Abigail Thayer, married Elizabeth
Hollis, 12 Juiy, 1771, for his first wife, and Eunice West
in 1781, for his second, and settled in East Bridgewater,
had two children, John, born 29 May, 1783, and Molly,
born 22 Dec. 1784-

No. 24. HI D. BENJAMIN THAYER,
married Ruth, daughter of John and Ruth Capen, 17 Jan.
1741. (See second part, 8 Branch, No. 1, 4.) His second

124 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
wife was Bethiah, daughter of Naphtali Thayer. (See
second part, 10 Branch, No. 1, 2.) Benjamin Thayer died
in Oct. 1807, inhis88year. Bethiah, widow of Benjamin
Thayer, died in Oct. 1816.
No. 25. IV D. OBADIAH THAYER,
settled in South Weymouth, and spent his days there.

No. 26. V D. MICAH THAYER,
married Mehitable French, 14 Jan. 1748. (See French,
No. 16.) Their children were,
1. Micah, born 9 Oct. 1749, married Abigail Wales, 27 Feb. 1779.
2. Mehitable, b. 3 June, 1751, m. John Tower, 23 Feb. 1776.
3. Zerviah, b. 5 March, 1753, m. Edward Faxon, 16 June, 1770.
4. Rebecca, b. 28 April, 1755, m. Daniel French, 1 April, 1775.
5. Alexander, b. 17 Sept. 1756, in. Lucy Edson, Bridgewater, in 1788.
6. Mary, b. 27 Dec. 1758, m. Benjamin Paine.
7. Lucy, b. 27 Oct. 1760, m. Joshua French, 21 Feb. 1782.
8. Ezra, b. 21 Dec. 1762, m. Charlotte French, about 1784.
9. Thaddeus, born 19 Oct. 1765 ; 10. Alpheus, born 5 April, 1768.
Mehitable, wife of Micah Thayer, died 12 Jan. 1773.
Micah Thayer died in 1802.
No. 27. VII D. RICHARD THAYER,
married Susannah (Randall ?) and settled in Weymouth.
Their children were,

1. Randall, born 8 June, 1753
2. Susannah, " 19 June, 1754
3. Rhoda, " 9 Sept. 1755
4. Richard, " 13 Sept. 1757
5. Barnabas, " 23 Oct. 1759
Died 12 Jan. 1833.
6. Rebecca, born 1 April, 1761

7. Jonathan, born 1 Sept. 1763
8. Sarah,
9. Anna,
10. Phinehas,
11. Beza, died 5 Mar. 1812 aged 44.
12. Luther.

No. 28. VIII D. ABIAH THAYER,
married Elizabeth  . Their children were,

1. Oliver, born 27 May, 1753
2. Elizabeth, " 12 April, 1754
3. Phebe,
4. Anna,

5. Amasa, born 26 March, 1764
6. Eliphalet, " 14 March, 1766
7. Sylva, « 18 April, 1768
8. Adonijah, » 29 Oct. 1770

No. 29. IX D. SIMEON THAYER,
married Martha Blanchard of Weymouth, by whom he had
1. Simeon, born March, 1757 ; who married Olive Braman
of Norton, about 1778. She was born 25 May, 1761 ; and
he died 5 Nov. 1805. 2. an infant who died.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 125
No. 30. X D. ELIJAH THAYER,
married for his first wife, Hannah Hayden, 18 May, 1765 ;
and for his second, Eleanor Thayer, 11 May, 1790. (See
No. 12, 1.)

No. 31. VC. MARY THAYER,
a daughter of Richard and Rebecca Thayer, was married
to William Copeland, Jr. (See Copeland, No. 10.)

No. 32. VII C. DEBORAH THAYER,
a sister ofthe preceding, was married to Josiah Faxon, 13
Jan. 1718.

No. 33. VIII C. ANNA THAYER,
another sister of the preceding, was married to Depen
dence French. (See French, No. 19.)

No. 34. IX C. GIDEON THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Hannah Hollis, 3 June,
1723. Their children were,
1. Abigail, born 15 Nov. 1723
2. Mercy, " 1 Nov. 1725
3. Hannah, " 5 April, 1728
4. Eunice, " 10 Oct. 1730
Died 16 Aug. 1732.

5. Gideon, born 2 Oct. 1732
6. Eunice, " 20 Dec. 1735
.7. Job, « 15 Aug. 1738
Died 9 May, 1754.
8. Elideah, born Aug. 1741

1742, 17 Feb. "Gideon Thayer was drowned in our river,
(Monoquot,) when coming to meeting on the Sabbath day
morning, by falling through the ice." — [Records.
No. 35. V D. GIDEON THAYER,
the son of the preceding, married Susannah  . Their
children were, 1. Job, who married Mary Wade of Wey
mouth, about 1785 — 2. Gideon, who married Jemima Vin
ton, 24 April, 1800, for his first wife ; she died 11 March,
1801, aged 33 years ; and for his second, Hannah Belcher
in 1802—3. Sylvanus, who married Abigail, daughter of Asa
Copeland — 4. Rachel, who was married to William Wild, Jr.
Their children were, John, Rachel, Calvin, Daniel, Ludo
vicus. — 5. Naomi, who was married to Lot Wade, 4 March,
1791 — 6. Zephorah, who was married to Reuel Harris, 20
June, 1802. Their children were, Daniel, Susannah. — 7.
Leah, who died young.
Gideon Thayer, died 27 Nov. 1800, aged 68. Widow
Susannah Thayer died 6 June, 1806, aged 61.

126 - FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 36. Ill B. NATHANIEL THAYER,
a son of Richard and Dorothy Thayer, married Hannah
Hayden, 27 May, 1679. Their children were,
1. Nathaniel, born about 1680 | 5. Ruth, born 17, 5, 1689
2. Richard, " " 1683 6. Dorothy, ) b ized in m5
3. Hannah, " 17 Feb. 1686 7. Lydia, $ '
4. Zachariah, " 16 Mar. 1687 | 8. Daniel.
Nathaniel Thayer died 28 March, 1728.
No. 37. I C. NATHANIEL THAYER, Jr.,
married Sarah, daughter of Elder Nathaniel Wales, 25, 11,
1704. (See Wales, No. 3.) Their children were,
1. Sarah, baptized 1, 2, 1705 | 2. Joanna, baptized 18, 6, . 1706
His second wife was Relief Hyde, married 13 Jan. 1709.

3. Nathaniel, born 7 Oct. 1709
4. Elizabeth, " 11 Sept. 1711
5. Josiah, " 30 Nov. 1713
6. Caleb, " 10 Feb. 1716

7. Abraham, born in 1717
8. Hannah, " 2 Dec. 1720
9. Relief, " 11 March, 1723
10. Lydia, baptized in 1726

Nathaniel Thayer died 3 Jan. 1752.
No. 38. Ill D. NATHANIEL THAYER,
married Mary, daughter of Capt Richard Faxon, 3 April,
1735. She was born 8 March, 1713. Their children were,

1. Mary, born 19 Aug. 1735
Died 29 Jan. 1753.
2. Elihu, born 9 Aug. 1737
Died Aug. 1738.
3. Nathaniel, born 2 Sept 1739
Died March, 1740.
4. Relief, born 25 Oct. 1741
5. Anna, " 17 Sept. 1743

Died Nov. 1748.
6. Nathaniel, born 15 Aug. 1745
Died 24 Nov. 1748.
7. Elihu, born 18 March, 1746
8. Sarah, " 14 Sept. 1749
9. Nathaniel, « 18 April, 1754
10. Calvin, " 15 July, 1756

No. 39. Relief, was married to Samuel Spear, 15 Nov.
1766, and had one son Calvin.

No. 40. Elihu Thayer, D. D. " was educated at New
Jersey College, the honours of which he received in 1769.
His ordination at Kingston in New Hampshire, took place
18 Dec. 1776. From the time of the organization of the
N. H. Missionary Society in 1801, Dr. Thayer was annu
ally elected the President of that institution till 1811, when
his feeble state of health obliged him to decline a re-elec
tion. He finished his christian course on the 3d of April,
1812, at the age of 65 years. He was distinguished for
his meekness and humility, piety and learning, and was an
eminent minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ."
[Alden's Collection, 3, 207.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 127
No. 41. Sarah, died unmarried 10 July, 1795, aged 45
years 10 months.
No. 42. Nathaniel Thayer, Esq., married Hannah Pen
niman of Braintree, and had 3 sons, Nathaniel, James, and
Thomas P. who all died before their father, who died in
1829.
No. 43. Calvin, married Sarah Penniman, 14 Feb. 1792,
and had two sons, Calvin and Elihu. She died 13 Feb.
1800, aged 34. His second wife was Hannah Nash, who
had by him one daughter Sarah.

No. 44. IV D. ELIZABETH THAYER,
daughter of Nathaniel and Relief Thayer, was married to
Capt. Theophilus Curtis, 28 Feb. 1734, and settled in the
corner of Stoughton, afterwards incorporated with North
Bridgewater ; had three sons, Theophilus, Jesse, and Mo
ses, and three daughters, Eunice, Elizabeth, and Relief.
Eunice, married Edmund Soper — Elizabeth, married Capt.
Simeon Leach — Relief married Peter Dunbar.
Capt. Theophilus Curtis died in 1795, aged 85.
No. 45. Theophilus, married a Keith, and had two sons,
Josiah and Theophilus. Jesse and Moses died in youth.
[Cary'g Genealogy, 39.

No. 46. V D. JOSIAH THAYER,
a son of Nathaniel and Relief Thayer, married Mary Vea-
sey, 20 April, 1743. Their children were,

I.Mary, born 6 Feb. 1744
2. Elizabeth, " 18 Sept. 1745
Died 2 Dec. 1748.
3. Relief, born 21 March, 1748
4. Elizabeth, " 7 April, 1750
His second wife was Rebecca Hunt, married 3 July, 1 762

5. Josiah, born 28 Jan. 1752
6. Lydia, » 5 Oct 1754
7. Timothy, " 8 Juue, 1757
8. John, « 8 Aug. 1759

No. 47. VI D. CALEB THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Abigail, daughter of
Capt. Richard Faxon. She was born 26 July, 1715. Their
children were,
1. Abigail, bom June, 1746 I 3. Nathaniel, bom 11 April, 1752
2. Culeb, " 2 June, 1748 | 4. Allice, " 18 Aug. 1755
Abigail, was married to Capt. Isaac Thayer, 3 May, 1764.
(See No. 48.) Nathaniel, married Dorcas, daughter of Aza
riah Faxon, 28 Nov. 1776. Their children were, Doroas,

128 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
Mehitable, Nathaniel, Lue, Sylvanus, Abigail, Livia. Ca
leb and Allice died young.

No. 48. VII D. ABRAHAM THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Flunt of Brain
tree. Their children were,

1. Isaac, born 9 May,

1742

5. Avis, born March

, 1751

2. Prudence, bapt.

1746

6. Elizabeth, " 28 July,

1753

Died 21 Dec. 1748.

7. Abraham, " 30 April,

1757

3. Avis, bapt.

1747

8. Relief, « 18 April,

1759

Died 26 Dec. 1748.

9. Hannah, died in infancy.

4. Sarah, born 3 June,

1750

10. Hannah.

Abraham Thayer died 4 June, 1794, aged 77.
1 . Isaac, married Abigail Thayer, (No. 47, 1 .) Their
children were, Caleb, who married Anna Holbrook in 1790,
and Mary Holbrook in 1797. Allice, who married Jonathan
Spear in 1790. Luther, who married Olive Turner, and 2d
Elizabeth Davis. Abigail, who married Jonathan Belcher
in 1792. Relief, who married Stephen Penniman, Jr. in
1792. Sarah, who married Elisha Holbrook in 1793. Isaac,
who married Polly French. Rebecca, who married Silas
Spear in 1796. Elizabeth, who married Abraham Capen
in 1802. Mary, who married Capt. Abia Holbrook. Han
nah, who married Luther French, Jr.
4. Sarah, was married to Joshua Hobart, 30 Aug. 1766.
(See Hobart, No. 19.)
5. Avis, was married to Adam Hobart, 7 Nov. 1772. (See
Hobart, No. 18.)
6. Elizabeth, was married to Solomon Thayer, Esq. 12
Sept. 1785. (See 2d part, 13 Branch, No. 1,5.)
7. Abraham, married Lydia Thayer, 18 Feb. 1787. (See
6 Branch, 2d part, No. 75.)
8. Relief, was married to Zenas French, 18 April, 1782.
(See 2d part, 9 Branch, No. 3.)
10. Hannah, was married to Sylvanus French, 19 Oct.
1786. (See 2d part, 9 Branch, No. 17.)
No. 49. II C. RICHARD THAYER,
a son of Nathaniel and Hannah Thayer, married Susan
nah, daughter of Samuel and Anna White, 18 May, 1708.
(See White, No. 14, 1,) and settled in Braintree, after
wards removed to West Bridgewater. Their children were,
1. Susannah, born 26 March, 1710
2. Jeremiah, " 22 June, 1713
Died 29 June, 1729.
3. Enos, born 30 Jan. 1716
4. Anna, " 23 May, 1718
5. Seth, born 17 Aug. 1721
6. Micah, « 24 April, 1724
7. Abijah, « 9 Oct. 1726
8. Jeremiah, « 18 June, 1729
9. Thankful, " 20 June, 1731
FAMILY MEMORIAL. 129
No. 50. I D. SUSANNAH THAYER,
was married to Joseph Lovell of Braintree, and settled in
East Stoughton. Their children were, 1. Rachel — 2. Sally
— 3. Hannah, wife of Jesse Richards of Dedham — 4. Su
sannah, wife of Noah Kingsbury of Dedham — 5. Mehitable,
wife of Thomas Oliver of Stoughton.

No. 51. IV D. ANNA or HANNAH THAYER,
was married to Ephraim Thompson of West Bridgewater,
and settled in Halifax, Mass.

No. 52. V D. SETH THAYER,
married a Pray, had three sons, Enos, Micah, and Seth,
and three daughters, Hannah, Susannah, and Mary. Han
nah married Daniel Cary ; Mary married Silas Howard.
Seth Thayer died 1798, aged 72. Enos married a widow
Reynolds ; had no children. Micah died in youth. Seth,
2d married a Thayer, had eight sons, Enos Micah, Seth,
Eliphalet, Zachariah, Zebah, Samuel, and Charles, and
one daughter Hannah, who married Thomas Dunbar; Enos,
2d married a Damon ; Micah and Seth live in Springfield ;
Eliphalet married a Stone ; Zachariah lives in the State of
Maine; Zebah married a Stone. — [Gary's Genealogy, 36.
No. 53. VIII D. JEREMIAH THAYER,
married a Leavitt, and settled in West Bridgewater. Their
children were, 1. Jeremiah — 2. Richard — 3. Leavitt — 4. Abi
jah — 5. Susannah — 6. Polly — 7. Betsey — 8. Amy — 9. Anna.
1 . Jeremiah, married Catharine Pratt* of Westshires, N.
Bridgewater, and had children, Solomon, Psylvina, Thank
ful, Daniel, Solomon, 2d, Omer, Barnabas, Friend.
They moved from N. Bridgewater in 1802, to Sidney,
Me. and died within a week of each other in March, 1831,
both aged 75. Psylvina, married Timothy Reynolds, now
lives in Sidney, and has about a dozen children. Daniel
lives in Sidney, and has four children. Solomon graduated
at Brown University in 1815 ; studied Law with Benjamin
Orr, Esq. and moved to Lubec in 1818 ; married in 1821 to
Lydia Eliza, only daughter of John Faxon, a native of
*The father of Mrs. Thayer was Barnabas Pratt, and her mother's orig
inal name was Isabel Downey, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and
died in 1830 at the age of 103 years. They had children, Barnabas, Cath
arine, Isabel and Susan. Isabel married Levi Bronnock and lives in Ver
mont ; Susan married Simeon Davy, and lives in Hebron, Me. They
have large families. 17

130 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
Braintree, and son of Azariah and Dorcas Faxon. (See
Thayer, No. 47.) Omer lives in Sidney, and unmarried ;
Barnabas is dead, but left live sons ; Friend is dead.
2. Richard, has three children, Earle and Hiram living
in E. Bridgewater, and married. Huldah, living with her
father and unmarried.
3. Leavitt, has one child Sally, first married to a Mr.
Howard of W. Bridgewater, and now to a Mr. Berry of N.
Bridgewater. 4. Abijah, has several children.
5. Susannah, married a Mr. Dyer, and died leaving two
children living in Leeds, Me.
6. Polly, married George Lothrop of Leeds, and died
leaving six children.
7. Betsey, married Paul Borley, and died leaving four
children living in Sidney.
9. Anna, married Jonathan Reynolds, and died leaving
two children living in Sidney.
No. 54. IV C. ZACHARIAhTtHAYER,
a son of Richard and Hannah Thayer, married Elizabeth
Curtis, 4 Feb. 1718. Their children were,
(i. Abel, born 28 Feb. 1741
7. Joshua, " 11 Fob. 1742
8. Silence, " 11 Feb. 1744

1. Zachariah, born 26 Feb. 1719
2. Elizabeth, " 12 April, 1721
3. Amy, " 1 Aug. 1726
His second wife was Abigail  .
4. Ruhamah, born 4 March, 1735
5. Abigail, " 20 June, 1739

9. Silence, " 12 Fob. 1745
10. Enoch, « 8 Feb. 1747
11. Bethiah, « 22 April, 1748

No. 55. I D. ZACHARIAH THAYER,
married Lydia Pray. Their children were,

1. Abraham, born 10 July, 1739
2. Isaac, " 23 Nov. 1741
3. Lydia, " 23 June, 1743
4. Phebe, " 11 Fob. 1745
5. Zachariah, " 6 Jan. 1746
Died 23 April, 1751

8. Asa, born 9 Fob. 1752*
9. Zachariah, " 9 March, 1754
10. Thankful, " 11 May, 1756
11. Rachel, " 13 July, 1758
SSS:} - ™** l761

6. Amy, born 20 Oct. 1748 I 14. Zeba, « 8 April, 1764
7. Elizabeth, « 28 May, 1750 |
Lydia, wife of Zachariah Thayer, died with the numb
palsey, 22 Dec 1801. Zachariah Thayer died in Jan. 1812.
#In Westhampton, Mrs. Miriam, relict of Mr. Asa Thayer, 83. Mr.
Thayer was a native of Braintree. By his last will he ordered $1000 to
be put into the hands ofthe Selectmen of Westhampton, to pay his widow
the interest as long as she lived, and after her decease the interest was to
be annually appropriated for the sole purpose of reimbursing the minister
and school tax of such persons as in the judgment of said Selectmen shall
stand in the greatest need of it— Norfolk Advertiser, Fel). 28, 1835.
(Soe also, No. 9, 7.)

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 131
No. 56. VII D. JOSHUA THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Hunt of Brain
tree, 25 Aug. 1764, and had one son Ambrose, born 9 Feb.
1766 ; married Sarah Hollis, and settled at Williamsburgh.

No. 57. VIII D. SILENCE THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Silas Hunt, 10
Dec. 1762.

No. 58.

Ill C. HANNAH THAYER,
a daughter of Nathaniel and Hannah Thayer,
was married to Thomas Vinton, 10 Aug. 1708.
VI C. DOROTHY THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Joseph
Ludden of Braintree, 9. Jan. 1717. Their chil
dren were, 1. Benjamin, born 24 Nov. 1719 ; 2.
Dorothy, born 28 June, 1723; 3. Hezekiah, born
15 April, 1726 ; 4. Nathaniel, born 28 July,
1 728.
No. 59. VIII C. DANIEL THAYER,
a son of Nathaniel and Hannah Thayer, married Elizabeth
Thompson, 2 June 1719. Their children were,
1. Patience, born 29 Aug. 1719 I 5. Jaazaniah, born 11 Dec. 1733
2. Daniel, " 3 Aug. 1721 | 6. Mary, " 29 June 1736
3. Jacob, " 27 Feb. 1730 1 7. Nathaniel " 6 Feb. 1738
4. Elizabeth, " 11 Sept. 1730 I
Mr Daniel Thayer died at the age of about CIV. years.
No. 60. II. D. DANIEL THAYER, Jr.
married Ruth Clark, of Braintree, 15 April 1741. Their
children were,

1. Mercy, born 27 Feb. 1743
2. William, " 26 Aug. 1745
3. Aletheah, " 20 April, 1748

4. Avis, born 28 April, 1751
5. Nathaniel, " 4 March 1754
6. Daniel, " 9 Sept. 1756

William, married Susannah Dunham, 21 Dec. 1765.
Aletheah, married Samuel Stowel Jr. of Abington, 22 Aug:.
1772. Avis, married William Clark of Norton 2 May, 1771.
3. Jacob, married Molly Pratt of Weymouth, 5 April,
1766. 4. Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Thay
er, was married to Bliss Tolman, 30 July, 1768.

132 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 61. IV B. CORNELIUS THAYER,
the youngest son of Richard and Dorothy Thayer, married
Abigail  . Their children were,

1. Cornelius, born about* 1695-6
2. Moses, « " 1698
3. Gideon, " 1 March, 1700
4. David, " about 1702
5. Ezekiel, " M 1704

6. Eliakim, born about 1706
7. Hezekiah, " " 1708
8. Jeremiah, died 9 Nov. 1711
9. Abigail, " 11 Jan. 1712
10. Jeremiah, born 20 Aug. 1716

Abigail wife of Cornelius Thayer died 1 Jan. 1731.
No. 62. I C. CORNELIUS THAYER, Jr.
married Rachel Spear of Braintree, 19 July 1717, in Dor
chester, as appears by the Records. Their children were,
1. Eleazer — 2. Jeremiah, both baptized in Braintree in
1730.
No. 63. II C. MOSES THAYER,
a brother of the preceeding, married Christian Aspinwall
6 Aug. 1723. Their children were,
1. Christian, born 14 May, 1724 1 2. Christian, born 12 April, * 1726
No. 64. II D. CHRISTIAN THAYER,
daughter of the preceding, was married to Nehemiah Hol
brook, 10 May, 1744. Her second husband was John
French. (See French No. 13.)
No. 65. IV C. DAVID THAYER,
a son of Cornelius and Abigail Thayer, married Dorothy,
a daughter of Nathaniel and Dorothy Blanchard, 17 Dec.
1724. Their children were,

I.David, born 29 March,

1725

4. Abigail,

born 8 Dec.

1731

2. Cornelius " 6 Sept.

1726

5. Dorothy,

" 14 Jan.

1733

3. Ruth " 1 Dec.

1729

Ruth, was married to Capt. John White, (See White,
No. 25.)
Dorothy, was married to Dea. Samuel Blanchard of Wey
mouth. No. 66. V C. EZEKIEL THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Mehitable White, 4
March 1725. (See White No 18.) Their children were

*The Records of this branch of the family are so deficient, that it is not
improbable there may be some errors, although no pains have been spar
ed to avoid them.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 133

4. Micah, born 7 March, 1730
5. Mehitable, " 25 May, 1734

1. Elijah, born 17 May, 1726
!£3J " 7Nw- 1728
1. Elijah, married Mercy Burrill of Abington, 12 Jan.
1765 for his second wife. He had one son Elijah, probably
by his first wife, who married Phebe Thayer 5 Mayl774.
2. Moses, married and had three daughters, the wives of
Stephen Hollis, of John Thayer and of Asa Copeland.
Moses Thayer died 26 Jan. 1800 aged about 69 years.

No. 67. VI C. ELIAKIM THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Deborah Hearsey of
Milton, 12 Aug. 1729. (Dorchester Records.) Their chil
dren were,
1. Eliakim,
2. Jesse,
3. Cornelius,
4. Gideon, 2. Jesse, married Deborah Niles, 2S May 1763.
4. Gideon, married Betty Wild, 12 March 176S and had
children. 5. Solomon, married Susannah, daughter of Peter Dyer,
12 Oct. 1771 and had one daughter, Susannah. His sec
ond wife was Aletheah Hayden, who had two daughters,
Beulah and Amelia. Solomon Thayer died 27 Feb. 1801 .

born 25 Oct.

1731

5. Solomon,

bom 23 Sept

1744

" 18 April,

1733

6. Betty,

" 10 April

1749

« 10 Feb.

1738

7. Abigail,

" 16 Oct.

1751

" about

1740

No. 6S. YII C. HEZEKIAH THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Christian, widow of
Moses Thayer, deceased, 3 Nov. 1729, [No. 63.] Their
children were,
4. Silas, born 20 July, 1742

1. Hezekiah, born Sept. 1730
2. Thankful, " 11 Sept 1732
a Dorcas, » 20 Aug. 1734

5. Noah « 11 July, 1745

No. 69. ID. HEZEKIAH THAYER, Jr.
married Mary Stetson in May 1751. Their children were,
1 Levi, who married Hannah Curtis — 2 Rufus, who mar
ried Esther Mann — S Reuben, who married 1 , Rachel Stet
son, 2 Betsey Howard — 4 Samuel, who married Sarah
Stetson — 5 Nancy, wife of Gideon Stetson — 6 Dorcas, wife
of Jonathan Thayer of Weymouth, [No. 27-7] — 7 Ames,
who married Mille Holbrook— S Thankful, died unmarried.
No. 70. XC. JEREMIAH THAYER,
a son of Cornelius and Abigail Thayer, married Joanna
 Their children were,

134 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
1. Susannah, born 16 Oct. 1737 J 3. Paul.
2. Jeremiah, " 20 Aug. 1739 (
2.' Jeremiah, married Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Dyer,
in 1777.
3. Paul, married Prudence Dyer, a sister of the above,
6 May, 1769.

No. 71. II A. ZACHARIAH THAYER,
a son of Richard Thayer, Sen. [No. l.J died at Braintree,
29 July, 1693, and his brother Richard was appointed Ad
ministrator on his estate, by the Court of Probate, as re
corded in the Boston Probate Records. Probably un
married.

No. 72. Ill A. NATHANIEL THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Deborah  , and
settled in Boston. Their children were,
1. Nathaniel, born 28 Aug 1671 I 5. John, 2, born 2 July, 1688

2. Zachariah, " 29 May, 1683 I 6. Ebenezer, " 1 Feb
3. Cornelius, •' 14 Nov. 1684 7. Deborah, " 14 Oct 1691
4. John, " 2 April, 1687 I And probably other children.
No. 73. II B. ZACHARIAH THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Lydia  , and settled in
Boston. They had one child Mary, born 14 Jan. 1707.
No. 74. Ill B. CORNELIUS THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Lydia  , and set
tled in Boston. Their children were,
1. Lydia, born 6 March, 1707 4. Deborah, born 27 Jan 1714
2. Nathaniel, " 17 July, 1710 5. Cornelius, «
3. Samuel, » 30 Dec. 1712 6. Tuzell, « 13 March, 1725
[Boston Records.
No. 75. II C. NATHANIEL THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Ruth Eliot, a sister of the
late Rev. Andrew Eliot, D. D. of Boston. Their children
were, 1. Ebenezer, born July, 1734—2. Catharine— 3. Ruth
— 4. Lydia — 5. Deborah.
No. 76. I D. Rev. EBENEZER THAYER,
™°f £e Preceding> graduated at Harvard College, in
1753. He married Martha, daughter of Rev. John Cotton
of Newton, Mass. Their children were,
1. Ebenezer, born 16 July, 1767 4. John, born July, 1773
2. Nathaniel, « 11 July, 1769 5. Catharine, » Se$ 1775
3. Martha, « April, 1771 6. Andrew Eliot, « Nov. 1784
Rev. Nathaniel Thayer, D. D. MS.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 135
HIS EPITAPH.
In memory ofthe Rev. EBENEZER THAYER, who for
nearly 26 years, dispensed the bread of life to the society
in this place, (Hampton, N. H.) and on the 6 Sept. 1792,
fell asleep in Jesus, supported by the christian hope of a
resurrection to eternal life, aged 58.
While o'er this modest stone religion weeps,
Beneath, a humble, cheerful, christian sleeps;
Sober, learned, prudent, free from care and strife,
He filled the useful offices of life.
Admired, endeared, as husband, father, friend,
Peace blessed his days and innocence his end.
Blameless throughout, his worth by all approved,
True to his charge and by his people loved.
He lived to make his hearers' faith abound,
And died, that his own virtues might be crowned.
Mrs. Thayer survived her consort till 1809, when she
died in Boston, leaving that good name which is better
than precious ointment. — [Alden's Coll. 2y 65.

No. 77. Rev. JOHN THAYER,
a son of Cornelius Thayer, and grandson of Cornelius and
Lydia Thayer, (No. 74,) " a native of Boston, converted
to the Catholic faith 1783, and who received Priest's or
ders at Rome, began his mission here, (in a small brick
church in School Street, Boston, built by some French
Protestants, and afterwards sold to one or more individuals
who had separated from other churches,) June 10, 1790."
[Hist. Coll. 9, 196.
Rev. Dr. Thayer of Lancaster, Mass, says he died at
Rome, and bequeathed his estate to the propagation of the
faith he had embraced.

No. 78. VI B. Rev. EBENEZER THAYER,
a son of Nathaniel and Deborah Thayer of Boston, was
graduated at Harvard College in 1710. "He was ordain
ed pastor of the second church in Roxbury, 26 Nov. 1712."
[Hist. Coll. 9, 196.
He married Lydia Copeland, 4 June, 1719. (See Cope
land, No. 76.) His wife Sarah, (probably a second wife,)
died at Roxbury, 8 Feb. 1730. Mr Thayer died 6 March,
1733.* *Mr. Farmer says, " He must have been a respectable minister, as he
preached the Election Sermon in 1725, which was printed."
"In his own hand writing is the following Memorandum among the
Church Records:
March 13, 1729-30. " This day was setapart by our people for solemn

136 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 79. THOMAS THAYER,
the progenitor of a numerous offspring, (distinct from the
foregoing family, although there have been many intermar
riages between them,) came to New England at an early
period of its settlement, with his wife Margery, and three
sons, Thomas, Ferdinando, and Shadrach. He was ad
mitted freeman in 1647. They lived in Braintree, near
the Monotoquot River, on a farm owned by the late Solo
mon Thayer, Esq. and which has been owned and occupi
ed by their descendants to the present day.
" Old Thomas Thayer dyed 2 d. 4 mo. 1665. Margery
Thayer dyed 11 d. 12 mo. 1672.— -[Braintree Records.
No. 80. I A. THOMAS THAYER, Jr.,
was probably married in England to Hannah or Anna  .
Their children were,
1. Thomas, probably b. in England.
2. Elizabeth, born 23, 1, 1647
3. Isaac, « 7 Sept. 1654
Died 30, 5, 1658.
4. John, born 25 Dec. 1656

5. Experience, born 15 Mar. 1658
6. Isaac, " 30 May, 1661
7. Ebenezer, « 7 July, 1665
8. Deborah, died in 1677

Thomas Thayer, aged more than 70 years, died 9 Aug.
1693. Anna, wife of Thomas Thayer, died 7 Feb. 1698,
aged about 73 years.
No. 81. IB. THOMAS THAYER,
a. son of the preceding, married Abigail Veasey, 25 March
1680. Their children were, -
1. Thomas, born 14 Jan. 1681 Died 17 Sept. 1704.
9 wir k Se|?-R1JM* ,«, 3- Abigail, born 13 July, 1685
2. Wilham, born 15 Aug. 1682
Thomas Thayer died an untimely death, 7 Dec. 1705.
Abigail Thayer died ll Jan. 1712.
No. 82. Ill C. ABIGAIL THAYER,
the only surviving daughter ofthe preceding, was married
to James Penniman of Braintree, 12, 5, 1705.
Note.-" 1752, July 3, James Penniman, (perhaps a grandson of the
above,) a youth, was struck with lightning while sittins in a chair his iins
ture not being altered by the strokl, and not being known to be dead 'for
some tune by those about him— [Church Records *
supplication and prayer, on ye. account of ye. threading maladies I am
SwiTnrrver "MV1 wir11"- M'- WebbV Boston be^mte mo „
concTuded ^ M Mr ^ 7h ^-l0™ Psalms' 34' ^ Ml- Cotton
ed from Psal™ 1^9/ M ^S™ WUh P™*"'- Mr- Foxcr°ft P™*-
ed Horn 1 salms, 102, 24: Mr. Abbot concluded with prayer. The eood
Lord give an answer of Peace to the prayers of his servant and People?
[Kev Geo. Whitney, pastor of the same church.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 137
No, 83. IV B. JOHN THAYER,
a son of Thomas and Hannah Thayer, married Mary  .
Their children were,
1. John, born 30 June, 1686 I 2. Henrv, horn 1 Aug. 1688
| Died 2 March, 1689.
" 1 724, July 6, was buried the wife of John Thayer, who
had been under distraction more than 35 years, and was
in the woods without any common or ordinary food for
mankind, fifty-three days, without coming into any house.
She was found in a wilderness swamp, almost naked, and
in a very weak and sad condition, and died soon after."
" 1746, Dec. 1 9, buried John Thayer, wanting about five
days to complete his 90th year. He was visited with a
palsy 56 years before." — [Ibid.
No. 84. I C. JOHN THAYER, Jr.,
married Mary, a daughter of Elder Nathaniel Wales, 8
April, 1714. (See Wales, No. 8.) Their children were,

2. Joanna, born 1 Dec. 1716
Died 14 Dec. 1716.
3. Thomas, bom 7 April, 1718

9. Judith,

born 25 Dec.

1731

10. Elkanah,

" 1 Jan.

1733

11. Judith,

" 25 Dec.

1734

12. Elkanah,

« 13 Aug.

1737

L Thomas, born 2 April, 1715
Died 14 April, 1715.
His second wife was Lydia
4. Lydia, ? died 15 June, 1728
5. Mary, $ born 27- Feb. 1720
6. Lemuel, " 3 April 1721
7. John, « 1 March, 1723
8. Lydia, " 12 Aug. 1730
No. 85. Ill D. THOMAS THAYER,
a son of Jobn and Mary Thayer, married Lydia  .
Their children were,
1. Thomas, born 26 Jan. 17411 Died 7 Feb. 1755.
2. Gaius, " 20 Nov. 1744 I 5. Susannah, born 1752
3. Elkanah, « 1746 I 6. Mary Wales, " 30 May, 1756
4. Thomas, " 10 Jan. 1749 I 7. Lydia, " 10 May, 1759
His second wife was Anne Savil, married in 1776.
No. 86. VI D. LEMUEL THAYER,
a son of Thomas and Lydia Thayer, married Anne  .
Their children were,
1. Lemuel, born 14 July, 1744 | 3. Lydia, born 15 Feb. 1752
2. Anne, " 2 Aug. 1747 ) Lemuel Thayer died 18 Nov. 1793
No. 87. VIII D. LYDIA THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Isaac Copeland
of Braintree. [See Copeland, No. 64.]
18

138 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 88. V B. EXPERIENCE THAYER,
a daughter of Thomas and Hannah Thayer, was married
to John French. (See French, No. 2.)
No. 89. VI B. ISAAC THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, probably died unmarried, as
there is no record of any descent. The following is the
record of his death, with several others. " Upon the 9th
day of August, there went out afloat, soldiers to Canada in
the year 1690, and the small pox was aboard, and there
died six of it, four were thrown overboard at Cape Ann.
Corporal John Palmer, Isaac Thayer, Ephraim Copeland, Eb
enezer Owen, Samuel Bass, and John Cheney, were thrown
overboard at Nantasket." (See Copeland, No. 74, and
Bass, No. 50.)

No. 90. VII B. EBENEZER THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Ruth  . Their
children were,

6. Eleazer, born 17 Jan. 1701
Died 13 April, 1704.
7. Deborah, born 16 March, 1702
8. Eleazer, " 28 Jan. 1704
9. Ruth, bapt. 26, 6, 1705
10. Ruth, born 26 June, 1707
11. Elizabeth, " 12 Oct 1709

1. Ruth, born 25 July, 1690
Died 19 Aug. 1704.
2. Ebenezer, born 3 May, 1692
3. Hannah, " 16 Oct. 1693
4. Thomas, " 19 Feb. 1698
Died 16 April, 1698.
5. Rachel, born 3 April, 1699
Ebenezer Thayer died 11 June, 1720.
No. 91. II C. Capt. EBENEZER THAYER,
a son ofthe preceding, married Rachel, a daughter of El
der Nathaniel Wales, 12 Nov. 1719. (See Wales, No. 18.)
Their children were,
7. Jacob, born 7 July, 1730
8. Nathaniel, " 2 March, 1733
9. Atherton, " 20 June, 1735
10. Zephaniah, " 13 June, 1737
11. Jedidiah, « 14 April, 1740
Died 10 Nov. 1740.
12. Jedidiah, bapt. 1743

1. Ebenezer, born 18 June, 1720
Died 25 June, 1720.
2. Ebenezer, born 31 July, 1721
3. Rachel, « 10 Oct. 1723
4. Ruth, " 18 Jan. 1726
5. Joanna, ? ,, .„.._
d Elizabeth, $ WMay, 1/28

His second wife was Sarah Neale, widow, (formerly
Mills,) married 18 Oct. 1763. Capt. Ebenezer Thaver died
2 Nov. 1777.
" Mrs. Sarah Thayer, wife of the late Capt. Ebenezer
Thayer, died at Randolph, 20 Nov. 1800, and was deposit
ed in the family tomb of the late Hon. Ebenezer Thayer,
Esq. of Braintree, deceased. She was CII years old."
,. „ [Braintree Records.
Note.— barah, daughter of John and Hannah Mills, was
born 8 Sept. 1698.— [Ibid.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 139
No. 92. II D. Hon. EBENEZER THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Susannah, a daughter of
Rev. Samuel Niles of Braintree, 3 April, 1746 ; who was
born SO July, 1719. Their children were,
1. Ebeneeer, bom 21 Aug. 1746 1 a John Coddington, di. 4 Dec 1753
3. Elisha, •• 4 Dec. 1748 | 4. An infant, died 9 May, 1754
Mrs. Susannah Thayer died in childbed, and her infant
also, 9 May, 1754. His second wife was Rebecca Miller
of Milton, married in 1755. Their children were,
5k Sam'l Miller, born 27 Nov. 1756

Died 7 Feh. 1757.
6. Rebecca, bom 6 Ans;. 1758
7. Sam'l Miller, " 9 April, 1761
8. Susannah, « 8 Jan. 1764

a Atherton, born 9 Feb. 1766
10. Rachel, •' 13 Feb. 1768
1 1. Stephen, " 2 Jan. 1770
1'i.Minot, " 25 Dec 1771

years. He served the town in the office of Selectman IS
years, and was chosen Representative to the General
Court 1 7 years successively, and chosen one of the coun
cU in 1776."*
No. 9S. I E. EBENEZER THAYER, Esq.,
a son ofthe preceding, married Rachel, a daughter of Gid
eon and Rachel Thayer of Boston, 19 Dec 1773. (See
No. 15 3.) Their children were,
*The following tribute of respect to the memory of a worthy character,
was prepared by the Rev. Ezra Weld of Braintree, for the Massachusetts
Magazine : —
13 Feb. (7) 1794, aged To, after a sore conflict for many years, deeply
depressed, in the arms of his affectionate offspring, and other condoling
friends, fell asleep, the Hon. Ebk.nezkr Thatkr, some time of the coun
cil board, and for many years a Representative of the ancient town of
Braintree. His person and aspect was pleasing to the eye, while a con
descending affability touched the heart, and gained the esteem of a nu
merous acquaintance : gentle and graceful were his manners, his affection
tender and flowing, naturally hospitable and generous, many tasted tbe
fruits of bis bounty. Friendly to religion and virtue, be contributed to
their support with cheerfulness, and while health remained, the house of
God, sacred to worship, witnessed his presence, with such as keep holy
day, an example honorable in all tn imitate. He lived to see and lament
the vanity of worldly parade and the increasing dissipation of the pres
ent age.
He now sleeps where the weary are at rest, waiting the final summons
of the last trump, when the breath of God shall reanimate his humble
dust! Hush, then, the filial flowing tear, nor call him back, again die
galling shafts of envy to sustain, or drink anew the bitter cup of time, or
over human woes to shed more tears ! Adieu, thou friendly sleeping
shade, adieu !— {.ifcfen'* ColL 3, 37.

140 FAMILY MEMORIAL.

1. Elisha, born 22 Nov. 1773
Died 24 Oct. 1805.
2. Eben'r Coddington, b. 1 Ap. 1775
Died 25 Aug. 1775.
3. Eben'r Coddington, 31 May, 1776

Died 22 Dec. 1805.
4. Gideon Latimer, b. 24 Sept. 1777
5. Nathaniel, born 10 Aug. 177ff
6. Eben'r Francis, b. IH June, 1783
7. Samuel Niles> born 25 Nov. 1786

Hon. Ebenezer Thayer, Esq. died aged 62 years 8 months
and 30 days. He served the town many years as Select
man, Town Clerk and Treasurer ; was chosen their Repre
sentative — years ; was Senator of this County, (Norfolk)
several years ; chosen and served as a Counsellor, and was
appointed the first Sheriff of the County of Norfolk, Justice
of the Peace throughout the Commonwealth, &c. AH
which offices he filled with integrity, and with no less use
fulness to the public than honour to himself. He rose from
grade to grade in the Militia, to Brigadier General. He
left a fair reputation, one which even his enemies respect
ed and envied.
His children were seven in number, four of whom sur
vived him. He died of a general debility consequent on
the stopping of a severe cough, with which he was exer
cised nearly twenty years. His death, though somewhat
sudden, was easy ; his senses unimpaired, his mind calm
and unruffled. He died like a real disciple of that pure re
ligion, of which he for many years was a professor, 30
May, 1809.
Reveremini virtutes, et remulamini ejus exemplunr.
[Braintree Records*

No. 94. II E. ELISHA THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, was graduated at Harvard Col
lege in 1767. The Records give the following account of
his death.
" Elisha Thayer, a young gentleman, greatly esteemed,
in company with a lady, to Barbadoes, to whose family he
had been Preceptor, died at Barbadoes, 1 Feb. 1774."
No. 95. IX D. ATHERTON THAYER,
a son of Ebenezer and Rachel Thayer, married Ruth Ho
bart, about 1756. (See Hobart, No. 9, 2.) Their children
were, 1. Ruth, born 11 July, 1758, wife of Joseph Arnold.
(See Arnold, No. 15.) 2. Rachel, born 27 Oct. 1760, wife
of Paul Wild. (See No. 20, 3.)
No. 96. VIII C. ELEAZER THAYER,
a son of Ebenezer and Ruth Thayer, married Rachel

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 141
French, 28 April, 1730. (See French, No. 34.) Their
children were,
1. Richard, born 31 May, 1731 I 3. Eleazer, born 29 Feb. 1739
2. Patience, « 29 Feb. 1736 | 4. Comfort, " 1744
No. 97. 1 D. RICHARD THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Elizabeth — : — . Their
children were, 1. Patience, born 25 Nov. 1752 — 2. Rachel
—3. Elizabeth— 4. Zeba— 5. Lot— 6. Richard.

No. 98. FERDINANDO THAYER,
the second son of Thomas and Margery Thayer, married
Huldah Hayward of Braintree, 14 Jan. 1652. He lived in
Braintree until after his father's death, when he removed
to Mendon, Mass. with a colony from Braintree and Wey
mouth, . where many of his descendants are living at this
day. Their children born in Braintree were,

1. Sarah,
2. Huldah,
3. Jonathan,

born 12,

3,

1654

" 16,

4,

1657

" 18,

1,

1658

4. David, born 20, 4, 1660
Died 1, 6, 1674.
5. Naomi, born 28, 11, 1662

Those born in Mendon were,

6. Thomas,
7. Samuel,
8. Isaac,

9. Josiah,
10.. Ebenezer,
II. Benjamin.

12. David, was baptized, (if not born) in Braintree, 17
April, 1677. Died 29 Aug. 1678.
Huldah, wife of Ferdinando Thayer, died at Mendon, 1
Sept. 1690. Ferdinando Thayer died in Mendon, 28 March,
1713.
No. 99. I A. SARAH THAYER,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to Joseph Ste
vens of Mendon, who died in a short time after their mar
riage, probably before the birth of her child which she
named Tryall, born 16, 10, 1677, at Braintree.
In the church records of Braintree is the following ac
count of her baptism : — " Tryajl, daughter to widow Ste
vens, Ferdinando Thear's daughter of Mendon, baptized
10, 12, 1677."
"Mendon was first settled by the whites as a plantation, in 1662, and con
tinued in that form of union until 1667, when it was invested by the Gen
eral Court with town privileges, and so remained until the breaking out
of Indian hostilities in 1675, when the settlement was broken up, the set
tlers fleeing to Braintree and Weymouth, where they staid till 1679 or 80
— there being a hiatus in the record of town meetings from May 1, 1675,
to Jan. 3, 1780, after which date there is no interruption up to the present
time."— [Alexander H. Allen, Town Clerk of Mendon.

142 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 100. Ill A. JONATHAN THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Elizabeth  ,* and
settled in Mendon. Their children were,

1. Huldah, born 11 May, 1682
2. Grace, " 20 Dec. 1684
Died 3, Oct. 1703.

3. Deborah, born 4 Nov. 1687
4. Jonathan, " 8 Sept. 1690

*Perhaps she was a daughter of John and Grace French.
(See French, No. 1,6.)
No. 101. I B. HULDAH THAYER,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to Benjamin
Wheelock of Mendon, 9 Dec. 1700.

No. 102. Ill B. DEBORAH THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to John Albee of
Mendon, 6 June, 1705.
No. 103. IV B. JONATHAN THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah  , by whom
he had one child, 1. Sarah, born 9 Jan. 1711. His second
wife was Bethiah  , by whom he had,
2. Grace, born 31 Aug. 1715
3. Jonathan, " 27 Feb. 1717

4. Bethiah, " 5 March, 1719
5. Deborah, " 5 Aug. 1720
6. Seth, " 29 Jan. 1726
7. Huldah, " 26 March, 1729

8. Dependence, born 1 Feb. 1731
9. Deborah, " 15 April, 1732
10. Experience, " 22 Oct. 1733
His third wile was Rachel  .
11. Asael, born 17 Oct. 1737
12. Bethiah, " 28 June, 1742

No. 104. Ill C. JONATHAN THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Mary Wharfield of Men
don, 12 July, 1738. Probably removed to some other town,
perhaps Bellingham.
There lived in Bellingham about the middle of the last century, and
some years after, Dr. Jonathan Thayer, reputed to be a man of science,
and of high standing in his profession. He died about 70 or 75 years ago.
He left one son, whose name was Micah, who married a Howard of Men
don, and moved to Ware. He was alive and visited Mendon with his wife
about 40 years since. There was one incident in the life of this Dr. Thay
er, which has often been related by the aged people of Bellingham, which
was believed and reported by them to be true, which was very extraordi
nary. In the summer season he was called to visit a patient in an urgent
case, which he declined to visit, and assigned as a reason for not going,
that some great misfortune was about to befal some one of his family, be
fore he could return. However, at the repeated solicitations of the mes
senger he reluctantly consented to attend his professional call, but hasten
ed with much speed to return, he immediately inquired for his absent son,
and exclaimed " he is drowned," which after a long search, was found to
be a fact. The boy had wandered with another boy to a deep place in
Charles River, surrounded with wood, where they ventured to bathe
some time, at length young Thayer sunk aud rose no more.
[Daniel Thurber, M. D. Mendon.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 143
No. 105. VI C. SETH THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Judith  . Their
children were,
6. Experience, born 5 March, 1763
7. Seth, " 27 July, 1765
8. Abigail, " 8 Sept. 1767
9. Uel, <" 7 May, 1770

1. Elizabeth, born 31 Dec. 1752
2. Hannah, " 10 April, 1754
3. Judith, " 4 July, 1756
4. Joshua, "
5.Jotham, " 12 Feb. 1761

No. 106. VII C. HULDAH THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Job Wharfield of
Mendon, 12 June, 1751.
No. 107. IX C. DEBORAH THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to John Rockwood
of Mendon, 11 March, 1750.
No. 108. X C. EXPERIENCE THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Israel Brown of
Mendon, about 1753.

No. 109. XI C. ASAEL THAYER,
son of Jonathan and Rachel Thayer, married Esther Dan
iels, 25 April, 1759. Their children were,
1. Olive, born 28 Jan. 1760 | 2. Eli, born 5 March, 1762

No. 110. ? XII C. BETHIAH THAYER,
sister of the preceding, was married to Nathaniel Perry,
26 May, 1763.

No. 111. VIA. THOMAS THAYER,
a son of Ferdinando and Huldah Thayer, married Mary
 , and settled in Mendon. Their children were,

1. Mary, born 19 Jan. 1689
2. Thomas, " 14 Jan. 1694
3. Samuel, " 28 March, 1696
4. Temperance, " 7 July, 1698
5. David, " 8 Feb. 1701

6. Elizabeth, born 2 March, 1703
7. John, " 17 Sept. 1706
8. William, " 22 Jan. 1708
9. Margaret, " 12 Dec. 1710
10. Jemima, " 13 Feb. 1712

Capt Thomas Thayer died 1 May, 1738.
No. 112. II B. THOMAS THAYER, Jr.,
married Ruth Darling of Dedham, 5 Jan. 1715. Their
children were,

1. Priscilla,

born 6 June,

1717

4. Thomas,

born 23 Jan.

1722

2. Elizabeth,

" 29 Jan.

1719

5. Elizabeth,

" 18 Feb.

1724

3. Peter,

" 16 April,

1720

144 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
His second wife was Hannah Holbrook, married 16 July,
1729.
6. Oliver, born 15 March, 1730 I 8. Joseph, born 10 March, 1734
7. Stephen, " 31 Dec. 1732 | 9. Hannah, " 8 July, 1736
No 113. Ill C. PETER THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Sarah Holbrook of Ux-
bridge, 12 June, 1740. Their children were,

1. Nancy, born 4 July, 1751
2. Reuben, " 27 June, 1753
3. Peter, " 2 Oct. 1755

4. Oliver, born 9 July, 1758
5. Sylvanus, " 4 Sept. 1762
6. Hannah, " 28 July, 1764

No. 114. VIIC. STEPHEN THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Rachel Davis, 5 Aug.
1762. Their children were,
1. Philadelphia, born 10 Nov. 1763 I 5. Dolenda, born 13 April, 1774
2. Stephen, '• 29 Dec. 1765 | 6. Windsor, " 21 June, 1778
3. Nancy, " 24 May, 1771 7. Aaron, " 29 June, 1780
4. Limon Alanson, b. 27 Oct. 1772 I 8. Lucinda, " 1 Jan. 1782

No. 115. Ill B. SAMUEL THAYER,
a son of Thomas and Mary Thayer, married Mary  .
Their children were,
6. Comfort, born 28 July, 1728
7. Margaret, " 20 March, 1730
8. Susannah, " 14 Sept. 1731

1. Abigail, born 22 Aug. 1718
2. Samuel, " 10 June, 1721
3. Zilpah, " 14 Sept 1722
4. Mary, " 12 Feb. 1724
5. Thankful, « 4 Aug. 1725

9. Stephen, « 26 Sept. 1733

No. 116. IC. ABIGAIL THAYER,
was married to John Partridge of Wrentham, about 1737.

No. 117. V C. THANKFUL THAYER,
was married to Sylvanus Holbrook of Uxbridge, 25 Oct. 1748.

No. 118. VIC. COMFORT THAYER,
was married to Samuel Fish of Upton, 1 Nov. 1750.
No. 119. VIIC. MARGARET THAYER,
was married to Jonathan Farnum of Uxbridge, 16 Nov.1752,
No. 120. VIII C. SUSANNAH THAYER,
was married to Elisha Hail, about 1752.
No. 121. IV B. TEMPERANCE THAYER,
a daughter of Thomas and Mary Thayer, was married to
John Legg of Mendon, 1 June, 1719.

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

145

No. 122. V B. DAVID THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Jean Keith, 31 Dec.
1729. Their children were,
1. Jean, born 20 Dec
2. David, " 13 Feb
3. Susannah, " 18 March
4. Simeon, ¦" 3 April
5. George,

" 1 March 1742

1730

6. Faithful,

born 18 June

1744

1734

7. Jemima,

" 27 July

1746

1736

8. Mary,

" 14 Jan

1750

1737

9. Elizabeth,

" 11 May

1752

No. 123. I. Jean, was married to Benjamin Staples, 24
Aug. 1749.
III. Susannah, was married to Henry Benson, about 1763.
IV. "General Simeon Thayer, (probably this individu
al,) bravely distinguished himself in the war of the revolu
tion. He was a native of Mendon, and died suddenly on
the road from Providence to Cumberland, about 40 years
ago." — [Dr. Thurber.

No. 124. VII B. JOHN THAYER,
a son of Thomas and Mary Thayer, married Abigail Darl
ing, 27 July, 1729. He probably removed away.

born 28 Feb.

1731

6. Abigail

born 10 May 1748

« 10 May

1733

7. Increase

23 Sept. 1750

» 28 April

1735.

8. Amasa

" 2 March 1754

" 4 Oct.

1741

9. Beriah,

» 28 May 1758

» 25 Jan.

1744

No. 125. VIII B. WILLIAM THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Abigail Sumner, 13
Nov. 1729.^Their children were,
1. Hepzibah
2. Beulah
3. Beriah
4. Silence
5. Alexander I. Hepzibah, was married to Elisha Ballou of Cumber
land, 30 Nov. 1748.
IV. Silence, was married to Abner Thayer of Provi
dence, in 1759.
V. Alexander, was graduated at New Jersey College,
in 1765.
No. 126. VII A. SAMUEL THAYER,
a son of Ferdinando and Huldah Thayer, married Mary
 . Their children were,

1. Samuel, born 1 Dec 1691 4. Mary,
2. Sarah, " 11 Feb 1695 5. Joseph, <
3. Huldah, '' 30 Nov 1698 6. Benjamin, '
Lieut. Samuel Thayer died 19 Dec. 1721.
18

born II Feb 1701
July 1707
" 11 Sept 1709

146 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 127. I B. SAMUEL THAYER, Jr.,
married Mary Sampson, 13 Aug. 1716. He probably re
moved, perhaps to Milford or Uxbridge.
No. 128. II B. SARAHTHAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to David Hill of
Sherburne, 17 Dec. 1716.
No. 129. IV B. MARYTHAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Benjamin White,
23 May, 1720. (See White, No. 11.)
No. 130. V B. JO SEPtf THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Hannah Hayward, 30
Aug. 1729. Their children were,
1. Joseph, born 3 Dec 1727 I 3. Samuel, 2, born 20 Feb 1732
2. Samuel, " 24,Jan 1730 |
Joseph Thayer died 14 Feb. 1734.
No. 131. I C. JOSEPH THAYER, Jr.,
married Abigail  . Their children were,
5. Abigail, born 27 June 1760
6. Reuben, " 10 Jan 1763
Died 12 Jan same year.

1. Provided, born 20 Aug 1752
Died 8 Sept 1753.
2. Joseph, born 16 June 1754
3. Benjamin, " 3 Jan 1756
4. Nicholas, " 7 March 1758

7. Nahum, born 6 April 1768

No. 132. Ill C. Ensign SAMUEL THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Robinson, 30
Aug. 1759. Their children were,
1. Samuel, born 6 Sept 1762 | 2. Simeon, born 25 May 1765

No. 133. VI B. BENJAMIN THAYER,
a son of Samuel and Mary Thayer, was married to Marcy
Wilkinson of Providence, R. I. (by James Arnold, Esq.
Justice Peace,) 24 Aug. 1727. Their children were,
| 5. Benjamin, died 7 July 1740
; 6. Patience, born 25 May 1740
laSSj " ^ug 1742
Patience, was married to Abraham Thayer, 8 April, 1757.
No. 134. IV C. SAMUEL THAYER, 3d.,
a son of the preceding, married Mary  . Their chil
dren were,
1. Ferdinando, born 14 Jan 1764 | 2. Bill Turpin, born 1 Sept 1771

1. Patience,

born 3 Jan

1730

2. Huldah,

« 5 Nov

1730

3. Gideon,

" 12 Jan

1733

4. Samuel,

" 5 Dec

1734

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 147
No. 135. VIII A. ISAAC THAYERr
a son of Ferdinando and Huldah Thayer, married Mercy
 • Their children were,
1. Mercy, born 2 Nov 1693 I 3. Ebenezer, born 6 Sept 1697
2. Isaac, " 24 Sept 1695 | 4. Comfort, " 19 Feb 1700
Mercy, wife of Isaac Thayer, died 18 Dec. 1700.
His second wife was Mary  . Their children were,
5. Mary, born 22 Dec 1704 I 7. Nathaniel, born 20 April 1708
6. John, « 9 May 1706 | 8. Moses, " May 1710
No. 136. II B. ISAAC THAYER, Jr.,
married Miriam Thayer, 18 May, 1716. (See No. 155.)
Their children were,
I.Susannah, born 4 July 1719 | 2. Ichabod, born 31 March 1721
His second wife was Mary — — .
3. Bathsheba, born 1 April 1741 | 4. Levi, born 1 June 1743
No. 137. I C. SUSANNAH THAYER,
was married to Aaron White of Uxbridge, 25 Dec. 1739.
No. 138. II C. ICHABOD THAYER,
married Mrs. Hannah Cheeney, formerly Bigelow of Wes
ton, and settled in Milford. Their children were,
1. Hannah, born 10 March 1742 I 2. Ichabod, born 6 March 1745
Died in childhood. | 3. Elijah, " 4 June 1747
No. 139. II D. ICHABOD THAYER, Jr.,
married Mary Marsh, about 1765, and settled in Milford.
Their children were,
1. Hannah, born 12 Dec 1765 I 5. Adah, born 9 July 1773
2. Asa, '• 30 Oct 1767 | 6. Ziba, " 23 April 1775
3. Charlotte, » 20 Aug 1769 I 7. Rufus, " 11 June 1777
4. Alexander, " 15 March 1771 |
His second wife was Eunice  . Their children, were,
8. Laban, born 7 Dec 1792 | 9. Davis, born 9 Feb 1795
No. 140. HID. ELIJAH THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Robinson in 1 768,
and settled in Milford. Their children were,

1. Phebe,

born 17 Aug

1769

7. Libby,

2. Olive,

" 14 Oct

1771

8. Sarah,

3. Artemas,

9. Amasa,

4. Joel,

10. Elijah,
5 Jonathan,
11. Ruby,
6. Nathan,
12. Hollis.
148 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 141. Ill B. EBENEZER THAYER,
a son of Isaac and Mercy Thayer, married Mary Wheelock,,
9 Aug. 1721, and settled in Bellingham. Their children
were, 1. Elizabeth — 2. Ebenezer — 3. Lydia — 4, Isaac, and
perhaps Micah.
I. Elizabeth, was married to Josiah Nelson of Mendon, 25
April, 1754.
III. Lydia, was married to Warfield Hayward of Mendon,
jn 1761.
IV. Isaac, married Margaret Atwood of Mendon, 23 Oct.
1760.
No. 142. II C. Capt. EBENEZER THAYER,
a son ofthe preceding, married a Miss Green, and settled
in Bellingham. Their children were, 1 . Elias — 2. Ebenezer
— 3. Silas — 4. Hannah, the wife of a Mr. Blake of Wrenth-
am — 5. Huldah, the wife of a Mr. Thayer of Bellingham.
He married Martha Thayer of Mendon, 2 May, 1759. (See
No. 165.)
No. 143. I D. Lieut. ELIAS THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Hannah Ellis of Medway,
and settled in Bellingham. Their children were,
1. Alpheus, born Dec. 1764, now living.
2. Martha, who died at the age of 15 years.
3. Elizabeth, who died in 1823,
4. Elias, born in 1773, died in June, 1833.
5. Hannah, born Nov. 1776.
6. Abigail, « 1778.
7. Ebenezer, « 1781, died 1787, aged 6 years.
Lieut. Elias Thayer died Sept. 1806, aged 66. Mrs.
Hannah Thayer died in 1 822, aged 78.

No. 144. II D. EBENEZER THAYER, Jr.,
settled in Bellingham, and had five sons, viz : — Calvin,
Thaddeus, Luther, Ebenezer, and Philo. Ebenezer Thay
er, Jr. died before his father. — [Dr. Thurber, MS.
No. 145. Ill D. SILAS THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Perley Pond, about
1767. Their children were,
I.Charlotte, born 19 Feb. 1768 I 3. Sabra, born 5 April, 1772
2. Jarvis, " 24 Nov. 1770 | 4. Olive, » 11 April, 1774
No. 146. VI B. JOHN^THAYER,
a son of Isaac and Mary Thayer, married Ruhamah  •
Their children were,

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 119
1. Pelatiah, born 13 Oct 1739 I 3. Desire, born 11 Oct 1745
2. Ruhamah, " 13 Jan 1742 | 4. Robert, " 26 Nov 1747
No. 147. I C. PELATIAH THAYER,
a son ofthe preceding, married Hannah Thayer, 26 May,
1762. (See No. 152, 1.) Their children were,

1. Robert, born 22 Nov 1763
2. Artemas, « 20 Feb 1766
3. Henry, " 19 Sept 1768
Died 23 Feb 1776.

4. Smith, born 15 Dec 1770
5. Laban, " 19 March 1773
6. Putnam, " 15 Aug 1775
Died 14 Nov 1776.

No. 148. VII B. NATHANIEL THAYER,
a son of Isaac and Mary Thayer, married Anna Partridge
of Wrentham, 19 Jan. 1731. Their children were,
1. Nathaniel, born 17 Sept 1733 I 3. Abner, born 20 Oct 1737
2. Jemima, " 21 Dec 1735 |
No. 149. I C. NATHANIEL THAYER, Jr.,
married Hannah  . Their children were,
I.Nathaniel, born 19 Feb 1753 I 3. Hannah, born 5 Feb 1757
2. Nathan, " 13 April 1755 |
No. 150. II C. JEMIMA THAYER,
sister of the preceding, was married to Uriah Thayer, 8
May, 1751. (See No. 163.)
No. 151. Ill C. ABNER THAYER,
married Silence Thayer, 29 Nov, 1759, and settled in Prov
idence, R. I. (See No. 125, 4.)
No. 152. VIII B. MOSES THAYER,
a son of Isaac and Mary Thayer, married Hannah  .
Their children were, 4. Rhoda, born 11 Nov 1746
5. Chloe, " 26 Feb 1748

1. Hannah, born 6 Feb 1738
2. Moses, " 7 March 1741
3. Lois, " 7 July 1744
Moses Thayer died 24 May, 1769

No. 153. II C. MOSES THAYER, Jr.,
married Rachel  . Their children born in Mendon were,
L Ezra, born 22 Aug 1768 | 2. Rachel, born 24 Aug 1769
III C. LOIS THAYER,
was married to Micah Thayer of Bellingham, 17 Nov. 1763.
Perhaps a son of Ebenezer Thayer, (No. 141.)

150 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 154. IX A. JOSIAH THAYER,
a .son of Ferdinando and Huldah Thayer, married Sarah
 . Their children were,
1. Sarah,
2. Josiah,
3. Susannah,
4. Miriam,
No. 155. IV B. MIRIAM THAYER,
was married to Isaac Thayer, 18 May, 1716. (See No. 136.)

born 25 May

1691

5. Jonathan,

born 28 Feb 1702

" 4 June

1694

6. Rebecca,

" 29 July 1704

« 13 Sept

1696

7. Bathsheba,

« 10 Sept 1706

" 3 June

1699

8. David,

" 6 March 1710

No. 156. V B. JONATHAN THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Elizabeth  . Their
children were,
1. Cornelius, born 14 Dec 1723 I 3. Mercy, born 26 Sept 1726
2. Sarah, " 3 May 1725 1

No. 157. VI B. REBECCA THAYER,
was married to Charles Sherlock of Providence, R. I. 25
Feb. 1719.

No. 158. VIII B. DAVID THAYER,
married Hannah  . Their children were,

1. Rebecca, born 8 April 1731
2. Hannah, " 19 Dec 1731
3. Dinah, " 20 Oct 1733
4. Mary, " 26 June 1735
5. Susannah, " 18 March 1736

6. David, born 7 Aug 1737
7. David, " 1 May 1739
8. Dinah, " 19 Dec 1740
9. Elijah, " 14 May 1744
10. Elizabeth, " 6 Dec 1749

His second wife was Rebecca Williams of Scituate, R. I.
married 1752.

No. 159. X A. EBENEZER THAYER,
a son of Ferdinando and Huldah Thayer, married Martha
Their children were,

1. Deborah, born 13 Oct 1696
2. Ebenezer, " 12 April 1699
3. Abigail, " 3 Sept 1701

4. Hannah, born 15 Sept 1704
5. Uriah, " 10 Sept 1706
6. David, « 5 May 1715

No. 160. II B. EBENEZER THAYER, Jr.,
married Sarah  . Their children were,
1. Jeremiah, born 11 March 1725
2. Sarah, « 22 Feb 1726
3. Noah, " 4 May 1730
4. Ebenezer, " 16 Jan 1732
Died 14 July 1736.

5. Jerusha, bora 27 Feb 1736
Died 22 Aug 1740.
6. Patience, born 16 April 1739
7. Jerusha, » 26 March 1741
8. Nehemiah, " 13 Oct 1747

His second wife was Huldah Thompson of Bellingham,

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 151
married 11 July, 1754, by whom 9 Ruth was born 21 Sept.
1755.

No. 161. I C. JEREMIAH THAYER,

married Allice  . Their children were,

1. Caleb, born 7 Jan 1748
2. Jeremiah, « 3 Sept 1750
3. Allice, " 10 Sept 1752

4. Nehemiah, born 4 March 1755
5. Sylvia, " 12 March 1757
6. Rhoda, » 27 Aug 1759

No. 162. Ill C. NOAH THAYER,

married Abigail  . Their children were,

1. Enoch, born 15 May 1748
2. Elijah, » 24 April 1753
3. Noah, " 3 Nov 1755

4. Daniel, born 8 Feb 1759
5. Shadrach, « 6 Jun 1767

VI C. PATIENCE THAYER,
was married to Abraham Thayer, 8 April, 1757.

No. 163. V B. URIAH THAYER,
a son of Ebenezer and Martha Thayer, married Rachel
 . Their children were,

4. Martha, born 8 Oct 1737
5. Simeon, " 20 Oct 1739
6. Grindel, " 14 June 1744

1. Ebenezer, born 22 Nov 1731
2. Eleazer, " 22 March 1733
3. Rachel, " 19 June 1735
His second wife was Jemima Thayer. (See No. 150.)
His third wife was Sarah Hadaway of Warwick, married
about 1752. His fourth wife was Abigail White of Ux
bridge, married about 1768.
No. 164. I C. EBENEZER THAYER,
married Lydia Hayward, 9 July, 1766, by whom he had
one child Phinehas, born 17 Jan. 1767.

No. 165. IV C. MARTHA THAYER,
was married to Ebenezer Thayer of Bellingham, 2 May,
1759. (See No. 142.)

No. 166. VI C. GRINDEL THAYER,
married Sarah Parker, about 1767.

No. 167. XI A. BENJAMIN THAYER,
the youngest son of Ferdinando and Huldah Thayer, mar
ried Sarah Hayward, 15 Sept. 1699. Their children were,
1. Rachel, born I March 1700 I 5. Benjamin, born 23 Sept 1707
2. Margaret, " 17 Dec 1701 | Died 23 Feb 1708.
3. Grace, " 6 May 1704 I 6. Lydia, born 24 AprU 1709
4. Sarah, " 23 March 1726 |

152 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
Sarah, wife of Benjamin Thayer, died 18 Dec. 1711.
His second wife was Hannah Hayward, married 20
Dec. 1712.
7. Benjamin, born 13 July 1713 ) 8 Aaron, born 11 Nov 1715
No. 168. I B. RACHEL THAYER,
was married to Eleazer Taft, 15 Dec. 1720.

No. 169. II B. MARGARET THAYER,
was married to Jonathan Wood, 15 Dec. 1720.
No. 170. IV B. SARAH~ THAYER,
was married to John Hayward, 21 April, 1726.
No. 171. VI B. LYDIA THAYER,
was married to John Gage, 4 Jan. 1729.

No. 172. VIIB. BENJAMIN THAYER, Jr.,
married Silence Sumner, 19 Dec. 1734, and died 7 July,
1739. His widow was married to Alexander Sessions of
Pomfret, 20 May, 1740.

No. 173. VIII B. AARON

THAYER,

1. Hannah, born 12 March 1739

9. Elona, born 19 May

1754

2. Elizabeth, " 29 Oct 1740

10. Lavina. " 30 Jan

1756

3. Jemima, « 14 Sept 1742

Died 19 May 1758.

4. Benjamin, " 16 April 1744
11. Aaron, born 26 Feb
1758
5. Susannah, « 23 April 1746
12. Elijah, " 12 Aug
1760
6. Rachel, " 26 March 1748
Died 20 Sept 1764.
7. Joanna, " 16 Feb 1750
13. Phebe, born 17 Aug
1762
8. Urana, « 12 Aug 1752
No. 174. IV C. BENJAMIN THAYER,
a son of the preceding, married Sarah Bosworth of Bel
lingham, about 1767. Their children were,
1. Elijah, born 21 Aug 1768 I 5. Benjamin, born 29 July 1761
2. Caleb, « 31 Jan -1770 | 6. Sarah, « 5 Aug 1783
3. Philaty, " 7 June 1772 ,7. Zilpha, « 28 Mav 1785
4. Amos, " 7 May 1774 I
Note.— The foregoing embraces nearly all the families of this name
born in Mendon and married there, previous to about the middle of tbe
last century, and will enable most of their descendants ofthe presentgen-
eration to trace their genealogy back to the first settlers of New England.
There have been 28 of this name who have graduated at the New Eng
land Colleges, viz : —
Ebenezer, graduated at Harvard, 1708. See No. 78.
FAMILY MEMORIAL.

153

No. 175. SHADRACH THAYER,
the youngest son of Thomas and Margery Thayer, married
Mary Barrett, 1, 11, 1654, and settled in Braintree, Mass.
Their children were,
1. Rachel, horn 9, 8, 1655 I 2. TryalL, born 7, 12, 1657
Died 23, 9, 1656. |

Mary, wife of Shadrach Thayer, died 2, 2, 1658
His second wife was Deliverance Priest.
1662

7. Ephraim, born 17, 11,
8. Hannah, * 8, 2,
Died 5, 12, 1677.
9. William, born 1, 6,

1669
1673 1675

3. Freelove, born 30 4.
Died 5, 6, 1662.
4. Mary, born 1, 2, 1663
5. Timothy, » 3,7, 1666
6. Samuel, " 7 Sept 1667*
Shadrach Thayer died 19 Oct. 1678. Deliverence, wid
ow of Shadrach Thayer, died 17 Jan. 1723, aged about 79
years.

Ebenezer,Ezra, Alexander,Elisha,Elihu, D. D.
Jabez, Nathaniel, D. D.
Eben'r Coddington,
Gideon Latimer,
Andrew,
Jonathan,
John Goulding,
Sylvanus,
Willard,
Amasa,
Alexander, received
James,
Joseph, Solomon,
Zebina,Elijah,Christopher Tappan
John Holbrook,
Henry W. M. D.
Foster, Albert C.
Norton, 19

grad. at Harv. 1753, See No. 76.
" at " 1754.
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1769, See No. 40.
1776.
1789. See No. 76, 2.
1795. See No. 93, 3.
1798. See No. 93,4.
1803.
1803. See No. 140,5.
1804. See No. 125,5.
1807. See No. 47, 5.
1810.
1810. See No. 140, 9.

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at Waterville, 1828.
at Harv. 1828. See No. 48.
[Farmer.

154 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 176. IV A. MARY THAYER,
was married to Samuel Bagley. Their children were,
1. James, baptized 8, 5, 1688 l a Abigail, baptised 2, 8, 1699
2. Sarah, « 17,3, 1696 1 4. Mary, • " 5,5, 1702
No. 177. I B. JAMES BAGLEY,
married Jane  . Their children were,
1. James, born 1 March 1714 1 3. John, born 18 Aug 1725
2. Anne, ," 9 Aug 1718 |

No. 178. VI A. SAMUEL THAYER,
married Susannah Scant of Braintree, 18 Jan. 1694. She
was born 30, 11, 1663. Their children were,
Lydia died 9 March, 1721.
4. Timothy, born 31 Dec 1701
5. Hannah, " 27 Jan 1704

1. Samuel, born 8 March 1695
2. Susannah, " 23 May 1697
3. Lydia, " 25 Dec 1699

No. 179. IB. SAMUEL THAYER, Jr.,
married Jane Mortimon, 25 Oct. 1 722. Their children were,
1. Samuel, born 14 Jan 1726 [ 2. Nathan, born 26 July 1729
I Died 12 March 1755.
No. 180. I C. SAMUEL THAYER, 3d.,
married Mary Wells of Braintree, 6 April, 1749.
No. 181. VII A. EPHRAIM THAYER,
a son of Shadrach and Deliverance Thayer, married Sarah
Bass of Braintree, 7 Jan. 1692. (See Bass, No. 48, and
second part, No. 1.

No. 182. IX A. WILLIAM THAYER,
the youngest brother of the preceding, married Hannah
Hayward, a widow, 22 Sept. 1699. Their children were,
1. Bethiah, baptized 18, 6, 1700 I 3. William, born 11 May 1705
2. Jonathan, " 2, 3, 1703 |
Note. — "In Anthony Wood's Athenae Oxoniensis, vol. ii. p. 519, is a
sketch of John Theter, Gent, who was born of genteel parents at Cow-
per's-hill, in the parish of Brockworth, in the Connty of Gloeester, Eng
land. He was an author, and his. works are enumerated by Wood. He
died 25 Aug. 1673, leaving a Library, in which were about 800 manu
scripts collected principally by himself.— [farmer.

THE FAMILY OF WALES.

No. 1. NATHANEL WALES,
Dorchester, 1636, perhaps the same who died in Boston 4
Dec. 1661, leaving a son Nathaniel, who died there 10
May, 1662.— [Farmer.
There were two of this name, probably brothers, and
sons of the preceding, first named, who settled in Dorches
ter, viz : Timothy and John.
No. 2. I A. NATHANIEL WALES,
of Braintree, was probably a son of Nathaniel Wales, Jr.,
who died in Boston in 1 662, as aforesaid. He settled in
Braintree with his wife Joanna, about the year 1675.
Their children were,

1. Elizabeth, bora 10 Feb 1675
2. Joanna, " 18 April 1679
Died 25 April 1679.
3. Sarah,

born 11 March

1680

" 29 Dec

1681

" 19 Dec

1683

" 1 Dec

1685

" 16 Oct

1687

" 6 Oct

1689

Died 22 Feb 1690.
9. Mary, born 1 April 1691
10. Samuel, " 23 June 1693
11. Thomas, " 19 April 1695
12. Joseph, « 29 April 1697
13. John, » 25 May 1699
14. Rachel, " 15 Oct 1701
15. Atherton, " 8 March 1704

4. Nathaniel,
5. Joanna,
6. Elkanah,
7. Deborah,
8. Thomas, Mrs. Joanna, wife of Elder Wales, died II May, 1704.
Elder Nathaniel Wales died 23 March, 1718.
Mr. Nathaniel Wales was a deacon in the church at
Braintree, and "afterwards ordained ruling-elder, viz. Feb.
27, 1700, by Mr. Fiske. The Rev. Peter Thatcher of Mil
ton, and elder John Rogers of Weymouth, joining in the
laying on of hands." — [Hancock's Cent. Sermon, p. 23.
No. 3. Ill B. SARAH WALES,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to Nathaniel
Thayer, 25, 11, 1704. (See Thayer, No. 37.)

No. 4. IV B. NATHANIEL WALES,
a brother of the preceding, married Esther Ashley. Their
children were,

156 FAMILY MEMORIAL.

1. Nathaniel, born 10 Dec 1709
Died 6 Feb 1710.
2. Joanna, born 5 April 1711

3. Esther, born 17 Dec 1717
4. Nathaniel, " 10 May 172g
Died 10 Feb 1738.

No. 5. Ill C. ESTHER WALES,
a daughter of the preceding, was married to James Thay
er of Braintree. (See Thayer, No. 14.)
No. 6. VI B. Capt. ELKANAH WALES,
a son of Elder Wales, married Elizabeth  . Their
children were,
1. Elizabeth, born 31 Aug 1709 I 3. Samuel, born 7 June 171*
Died 16 Sept 1709. | Died 19 June 1714.
2. Elkanah, born 19 Oct 1711 4. Nathaniel, born 11 April 1717
Died 11 Feb 1712. |
Elizabeth, wife of Capt. Elkanah Wales, died 27 Feb,
1763. Capt. Elkanah Wales died 12 Dec. 1763.
No. 7. IV C. Capt. NATHANIEL WALES,
the son of the preceding, married Anna  . Their chil
dren were,
1. Asaph, born 1 Aug 1745 | 4. Elkanah, born 6 Feb 1751
2. Elizabeth, " 22 April 1747 | 5. Elizabeth, born 13 April 1754
Died 29 June 1750. I 6. Nathaniel, " 8 Feb 1757
3. Acksak, born 30 May 1749 I 7. Benjamin, " 5 June 1759
Anna, wife of Capt. Nathaniel Wales, died 14 May, 1763.
Capt. Nathaniel Wales, died 26 June, 1790, aged 73 years
1 month 15 days.

No. 8. IX B. MARY WALES,
a daughter of Elder Wales, was married to John Thayer,
8 April, 1714. (See Thayer, No. 84.)
No. 9. XI B. THOMAS WALES,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary Belcher, 13 Jan.
1719. (He was a deacon in the church.) Their children
were,

I.Samuel, born 3 Nov 1719
-2. Atherton, " 11 Feb 1721
3. Mary, " 21 Nov 1722
Died 13 July 1731.
4. Ephraim, born Oct 1725
5. Ephraim, « 3 Nov 1727
Died 6 Oct 1744.
6. Moses, born 20 Dec 1728
7. Nathaniel, " 26 Oct 1729
Mary, wife of Dea. Thomas Wales, died 30 Jan. 1741

8. Deborah, born 27 March 1731
9. Thomas, « 24 Aug 1733
Died 3 July 1736.
10. Mary, born 27 Feb 1736
11. Thomas, « 20 Feb 1738
Died 9 Nov 1759.
12. Jobn, born 3 March 1739
Died 23 March 1740.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 157
His second wife was Sarah, widow of Samuel Belcher,
deceased, married 7 Sept. 1742. Their children were,
13. Joanna, born 13 Jan 1744 I 15. John, born 14 Feb 1747
14. Ephraim, " 9 May 1746 | Died 7 March 1747.
No. 10. II C. ATHERTON WALES,
a son of the preceding, married Sarah Belcher of Brain
tree, 4 Dec. 1744. She was born 12 Dec. 1729. Their
children were,
1. Jonathan, born 28 March 1746 | 2. Atherton, who died in youth.
Atherton Wales died 31 May, 1801. Sarah, widow of
Atherton Wales, died in 1816.
No. 11. I'D. JONATHAN WALES,
the son of the preceding, married Abigail Penniman of
Braintree, 17 May, 1766. She was born 15 Aug. 1745.
Their children were, 1. Sarah — 2. Abigail — 3. Atherton
— 4. Jonathan. Mr. Jonathan Wales died 16 Dec. 1832.
Mrs. Abigail Wales died 25 June, 1833.
1. Sarah, born 21 May, 1767, married Thomas Tolman
of Stoughton. Their children were,
Thomas W. born 5 April 1793, married Sarah Alden of Randolph.
James P. " 22 June 1795, married Sarah Alden of E. Bridgewater.
Johnson, " 14 Nov 1796, married Polly S. Briggs of Stoughton.
Samuel, " 24 Aug 1800, married Sarah Packard of Stoughton.
Abigail, " 12 July 1802, died 23 Jan 1803.
Sarah, " 5 March 1804, died 28 Nov 1805.
Mrs. Sarah Tolman died 6 March, 182fi.
2. Abigail, born 3 Feb. 1769, married Seth Turner, Esq.
of Randolph. Their children were,
Sarah W. born 6 Oct 1788, married John King, Esq. Randolph.
Royal,* " 6 Dec 1792, married Maria White, Weymouth, who was
born 27 June 1800.
Mrs. Abigail Turner died 21 March, 1823.
3. Atherton, born 8 Aug. 1772, married Sally Damon
of Dedham. She was born 8 Aug. 1772. Their children
were, Ephraim, born 10 Jan. 1796, married Deborah Cope
land, West Bridgewater — Clarissa, born 8 Oct. 1797, died
1816 — Hiram, born 21 Aug. 1799, married Sally Whitcomb,
Randolph — Avis, born 2 Aug. 1801 — Atherton, born 12 Dec.
1805, married Mehitable French, Randolph — Sarah, born
17 Dec. 1803, married Edward A. Child, Roxbury— Mary
A. born 23 July, 1810, married Leonard French, Randolph
— John, born 13 July, 1812 — Jonathan, born 5 Jan. 1815 —
Rebecca, born 18 Feb. 1817— Elizabeth, born 31 Dec. 1821.
* Graduated at Harvari! University in 1813.

158 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
4. Jonathan, born 5 April, 1779, married Fanny Cobb,
Taunton. She was born 24 Aug. 1786. Their children
were, Bradford Leonard* born 1 May, 1804, married Eliza
beth Howard, Boston, who was born 12 March, 1814— Fan
ny Wales, born 2 April, 1809, married John J. Soren— Jane,
born 7 Aug. 1814, died 27 Feb. 1817— George Whitfield, born
27 June, 1819, died 14 Sept. 1822— Ann Maria, born 8 Aug.
1823, died 14 July, 1825.
No. 12. VI C. MOSES WALES,
a son of Dea. Thomas Wales, married Elizabeth  , and
settled in Stoughton. Their children were,
1. Joanna, born 14 Sept 1754 I 5. Thomas, born 4 April 1763
2. Elizabeth, " 16 June 1757 | 6. Susannah, " 26 June 1765
3 Sarah, " 13 July 1759 1 7. Moses, " 3 Oct 1768
4. Mary, " 20 Feb 1761 |
No. 13. VII C. NATHANIEL WALES, 3d.,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah  ,' and settled
in Stoughton, and was a deacon in the church. Their
children were, 7. Eunice, born 28 Jan 1758
8. John.t "
9. Theodore, " 25 Dec 1767

1. Sarah, born 30 Oct 1747
2. Mary, " 17 Feb 1749
3. Nathaniel, " 30 May 1750
4. Joshua, " 21 Feb 1752
5. Thomas,t " 30 March 1754
6. Elizabeth, " 20 March 1756
f See Cary's Genealogy of North Bridgewater

10. Deborah, " 23 Sept 1769
11. Hannah, " 16 Oct 1771

VIII C. DEBORAH WALES,
a daughter of Dea. Thomas Wales, was married to William
Curtis of Stoughton, about 1751.

No. 14. XIV C. Doct. EPHRAIM WALES,
a son of Dea. Thomas Wales, (by his second wife,) was
graduated at Harvard College in 1768. He married a Miss
Beale, for his first wife, by whom he had two sons, Thomas
Beale, who graduated at Harvard College in 1795, and lives
in Boston — Ephraim, who received his Medical education at
Dartmouth College — married Mary, daughter of Silas Al
den, (See Alden, No. 59, 3,) and had one daughter, the
wife of  Whiting, Esq. and by his second wife he had
one daughter Emily, the wife of Aaron Littlefield, Randolph.
Dr. Wales was a man of science, and eminent in his
profession. ?Graduated at Middlebury College, and received his Medical degree at
Harvard, in 1828.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 159
No. 15. XII B. JOSEPH WALES,
a son of Elder Wales, married Hannah Allen of Braintree.
Their children were,

1. William,

born 3 Feb

1723

2. Abigail,
3. Hannah,

\

" 10 Feb

1724

4. Joseph,

" 22 March

1726

5. Samuel,

" 12 Jan

1728

6. Daniel,

" 26 Feb
1730
7. Sarah,
born 7 Sept
1731
8. John,
" 7 July
1736
9. Esther,
« 7 Nov
1738
10. Nathaniel,
" 20 Oct
1740
11. Lemuel,
" 20 June
1742
12. Jacob,
" 19 Feb
1748
Died 13 March 1730.
3. Hannah Wales, married Nathaniel Paine. (See
Paine, No. 16.)
No. 16. IV C. JOSEPH WALES/ Jr.,
married Abigail fea^a .->" Their children were, 1. Abigail,
born 13 Oct. 1750—2. Elisha, born 14 May, 1753, who mar
ried Lydia, daughter of Josiah Thayer. (See Thayer,
No. 46, 6.) Her second husband was Capt. Isaac Thayer.
(See Thayer, No. 48, 1.)
9. Esther Wales, married Joshua French. (See French,
No. 18.)
11. Lemuel Wales, married Silence French about 1778.
(See French, No. 5, 1.)
No. 17. XIIIB. "JOHN WALES,
a son of Elder Wales, was graduated at Harvard College
in 1728. His wife was the second daughter of Samuel
Leonard, and grand-daughter of Thomas Leonard, and
great-grand-daughter of James Leonard, the progenitor of
this family."*— [Hist. Coll. 3, 174.
"He was ordained at Raynham in the month of October,
1731. The first meeting house in Raynham was built the
year preceding the incorporation of the town, which then
contained about thirty families."
"He was blessed with talents which rendered him very
amiable and interesting in social life."
"In public prayer, his performances were eminent, and
on some occasions almost unequalled. He was a faithful,
plain preacher ; and having served in the gospel ministry
thirty-four years, he died 23 Feb- 1765, in the sixty-sixth
year of his age."— [Md, 3, 168.
He was father of the Rev. Samuel Wales, late Professor
of Divinity at Yale College in Conn. He died in 1794. — [Ib.
*Of the family of Leonard, the following genealogical sketch is intend
ed to sjiow that longevity, promotion to public office, and a kind of hered-
160 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 18. XIVB. RACHEL WALES,
the youneest daughter of Elder Wales, was married to
Capt. Ebenezer Thayer, 12 Nov. 1719. (See Thayer,
No. 91.) 
itary attachment to the iron manufacture, are all circumstances remarkably
characteristic ofthe name and family of Leonard.
The great progenitor JAMES LEONARD, lived to be more that sev
enty years old. He had three brothers, five sons, and three daughters. Of
his sons, four lived to be more than eighty, and all his daughters above
seventy-five. Thomas, the oldest son of James, was a distinguished character. He
held the office of a Justice of the Peace, a Judge ofthe Court, a Physici
an, a Field Officer, and was eminent for piety. Sacred to his memory,
an eulogy was printed in 1713, by the Rev. Samuel Danforth of Taunton,
one ofthe most learned and eminent ministers of his day. This Thomas
had five sons of whom four lived above seventy years.
His son George was a Justice ofthe Peace, and a Military Officer. In
Norton, in a poem published by a character of eminence, on occasion of
bis death in 1716, he is styled, " the prudent, pious, worthy, and worship
ful Major George Leonard, Esq." He had four sons and three daughters.
His oldest son George was a Colonel and a Judge, both of the Probate
and Common Pleas ; he lived to be more than eighty. He had one son
and two daughters.
His son is the Hon. George Leonard, Esq., late member of Congress.
His oldest daughter is the wife of the Rev. David Barnes, and the mother
of David Barnes, Esq. Attorney at Law. The other daughter was the wife
ofthe late Col. Chandler of Worcester.
The second son of Major George Leonard was Nathaniel, a pious, wor
thy minister, who settled in Plymouth. He lived more than seventy years;
and he had a son Abiel, who was a minister in Connecticut, and a Chaplain
in the American Army, in the revolution war.
The third son of Major George Leonard was Ephraim ; he was a Col.
a Judge of the Court, and a man of eminent piety ; he lived to be more
than eighty. He had one child only, viz: Daniel, who is now Chief Jus
tice ofthe Islands of Bermuda. He also has but one son, Charles, now a
student at Cambridge College, (1793.) Two of the daughters of Major
George Leonard lived to be aged. One was the wife of Colonel Thomas
Clap, formerly a minister of Taunton ; the other was the wife of a respec
table Clergyman.
Samuel Leonard, the fourth son of Thomas Leonard, was a man
of distinguished piety. He held the office of a Deacon, a Captain, and
Justice ofthe Peace. He had four sons and five daughters. Two of
his sons Captains, one a Justice of the Peace, and all of them Deacons.
Three are yet alive, one above eighty and two above seventy. His third
son Elijah has a son of his own name, lately settled in the ministry. His
oldest daughter was the parent of Dr. Simeon Howard of Boston. His
second daughter was the wife ofthe Rev. John Wales of this town, (See
Wales, No. 17,) and the mother of Rev. Dr. Samuel Wales, Professor of
Divinity at Yale College. The other daughters were the wives of respec
table characters and all in public offices.
Elkanah, the fifth son of Thomas Leonard, had three sons, two of
whom lived to see more than seventy. One was a Captain the other a
Major, a Lawyer, and one ofthe most distinguished geniuses of his name
and day. He left two sons, both Captains, and above sixty ; one of them,
viz : Zebulon, has an only child, that is now the wife of Dr. Samuel Shaw.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 161
No. 19. XV B. ATHERTON WALES,
the youngest son of Elder Wales, was graduated at Harv
ard College in 1726. He was settled in the ministry at
Marshfield, Mass.

No. 20. TIMOTHY WALES,
probably a son of Nathaniel Wales of Dorchester, (No. 1,)
was one of the early settlers of that town. He had one
son Eleazer, born 25, 10, 1657 ; and perhaps other children
born before.
John was another son of Thomas Leonard. He had four sons and
three daughters, who all lived to be above eighty. A daughter ofthe old
est son was the wife ofthe Rev. Eliab Byram, and the parent ofthe pres
ent wife of Josiah Dean, Esq. of this town, who himself is also a lineal de
scendant, and the present owner ofthe forge first built by his great ancestor.
James, the second son of JAMES, bore his own name. He had four
sons and three daughters ; three of his sons lived to be near eighty, and
two ofthe daughters above ninety. One of them was the wife of Dr. Ez
ra Dean, and the other was the parent of Gershom Crane, Esq. who lived
to be almost an hundred years old, and was the father of the present Dr.
Jonathan Crane, Esq. The oldest son of James, was Capt. James Leon
ard, who had three sons and five daughters. Two of his sons were Mili
tary Officers, and all of them lived to nearly the age of seventy. His old
est daughter was the wife of Thomas Cobb, Esq. and the mother of the
Hon. David Cobb, Esq. Speaker ofthe House, Member of Congress, &c.
(She was the grand-mother of the wife of Dr. Jonathan Wales, Randolph.
See No. 11, 4.)
The second son of James, was Stephen Leonard ; he was a Justice of
the Peace, and a Judge ofthe Court of Common Pleas. He had four sons,
three of whom lived to be aged ; one was the Rev. Silas Leonard of New
York ; the oldest was Major Zephaniah Leonard, Esq. and Judge of the
Court. He had five sons of whom four are yet alive, three of them had a
public education at Yale College. The oldest is Capt. Joshua, who now
inhabits the ancient paternal building, and is nearly seventy ; he has a son
of his own name, who at the age of twenty-two, was an ordained minister
in Connecticut. The second son is Col. Zephaniah Leonard. He has
held the offices of an Attorney at Law, a Justice ofthe Peace, and is now
Sheriff of the County. He has three sons, two of whom are now mem
bers of College. The third son is Apollos Leonard, Esq. one of the Spe
cial Justices of the-County. The youngest son is Samuel Leonard, lately
appointed a Justice ofthe Peace. He is a respectable, opulent merchant,
and has a number of promising sons, that wait only for the proper age, to
receive such an education as will add still greater honour to the ancient,
honourable family and name they bear. Such has been the longevity and,
promotion to public offices in two branches of this family only.
The circumstance of a family attachment to the iron manufacture is so well
known as to render it a common observation in this part of the country,
viz : where you can find iron works, there you will find a Leonard.
Henry, the brother of James, went from this place to the Jerseys, and
was one ofthe first who set up iron works in that State. He was the pro
genitor of a numerous and respectable posterity in that part of America.
[Hist. Coll. 3, 173, 6 Feb. 1793.
20

162 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
No. 21. JOHN WALES,
probably a brother of the preceding, also settled in Dorch
ester, and had children born there, viz

3. Elkanah, born 16, 4, 1665
4. John, who died 18 June 1683

1. Content, born 14, 3, 1659
2. Elizabeth, " 1, 5, 1662
Died 3, 4, 1673.
Content was married to John Mason, 15 Oct. 1679.
No. 22. A. SAMUEL WALES,
perhaps a son of John Wales, born prior to 1657,* in Dor
chester, had children,
l.Jerijah, born 26 Feb 1678 I 5. John, born 5 April 1688
2. Elizabeth, " 9 Jan 1680 | 6. Jonathan, " 2!) Dec 1700
3. Sarah, " 5 May 1683 7. Hannah, " 14 Jan 1703
4. Samuel, " 15 July 1685 |
The two last were the children of Samuel and Hannah
Wales, and probably the former.
No. 23. I B. JERIJAH WALES,
married Sarah Parson of Dorchester, 24, 11, 1704. Their
children were,
1. Sarah, born 7 Nov 1705 I 3. Mary, born 25 Feb 1710
2. Mary, " 30 May 1708 | And probably others.
No. 24. II B. ELIZABETH WALES,
was married to Samuel Leeds of Dorchester, 18 Nov. 1702.

No. 25. V B. JOHN WALES,
married Ruth Parson of Dorchester, 29 May, 1716.
No. 26. VII B. HANNAH WALES,
was married to James Bird, Jr. of Dorchester, 2 Jan. 1728.
[Dorchester Records.
— — ^— ^— -^—
*In consequence ofthe loss of the town records of Dorchester, by fire,
prior to 1657, it is difficult, if not impossible to indentify the families to
which many of its inhabitants belonged, as in this case, whether Samuel
was a son of Timothy, No. 20, or John, No. 21, is uncertain. He may have
been a brother of Elder Wales of Braintree ; and the same remark will
apply to Mary Wales, married to Nicholas George, 4 June, 1684.

THE FAMILY OF WHITE.*

No. 1. THOMAS WHITE,
of Weymouth, was Representative 1636 and 1637 ; died
Aug. 1679, leaving children, 1. Joseph of Mendon — 2. Sam
uel, born 1642 — 3. Thomas of Braintree — 4. Hannah, who
married John Baxter, (See Adams, No. 3,) — 5. Ebenezer,
born 1648 ; died 24 Aug. 1703, who was father of Ebene
zer White, H. C. 1692, minister of Bridge Hampton, L. I.
who died 1756, aged 84. — [Shattuck. Farmer.
No. 2. I A. Capt. JOSEPH WHITE,
a son of the preceding, with his wife Lydia, had one child
born in Weymouth, 1. Joseph, born 17 Dec. 1662 ; died
young. He afterwards removed to Mendon with a colony
from Braintree and Weymouth, where they continued till
the breaking out of the Indian war in 1675, when they re
turned and remained among their friends until about 1679
or 1680. (See Thayer, No. 98. Note.) Their children
born in Mendon were,
2. Experience, born 1 Dec 1680
3. Hannah, " 29 Nov 1681
4. Joseph, " 19 Oct 1683

5. Lydia, " 10 May 1686
6. Thomas, " 26 Nov 1688
7. Hannah, " 9 Dec 1691
Capt. Joseph White died 23 March, 1706. Lydia, wife
of Joseph White, died 8 May, 1729.

8. Abigail, born 10 Nov 1693
9. William, « 1696
10; Samuel, « 21 Sept 1700
11. Benjamin, " 38 May 1701
12. Ebenezer, who died 24 Aug 1726.

No. 3. II B. EXPERIENCE WHITE,
was married to Ephraim Miller of Mendon, 10 Feb. 1701.
*Mr. Farmer says, " The name of White prevails in every State, and
nearly every County in New England. No less than 70 had graduated at
the various colleges in 1826, 22 of whom have been clergymen."
This Memorial is limited almost exclusively to the family of Thomas
White of Weymouth, and even this is very deficient, from the want of of
ficial records ; most of which, in this town, prior to the commencement
ofthe last century, being lost.

164

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

No. 4. IV B. JOSEPH WHITE, Jr.,
married Prudence  , and settled in Mendon. Their
children were,
I.Joseph, born 22 Sept 1712 I 3. Aaron, born 22 May 1717
2. Peter, " 6 Dec 1714 I 4. Moses, " 31 Aug 1721

No. 5. V B. LYDIA WHITE,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Michael, a son of
Michael and Elizabeth Metcalf of Dedham, 21 March, 1705.
He was born in Dedham, 9, 3, 1674.
No. 6. VI B. THOMAS WHITE,
a brother of the preced
children were,
1. Peregrine, born 11 Jan
2. Seth, " 22 Sept

3. Lydia,
4. Hopestill,
5. Samuel,

16 Jan
15 July
17 May

1711

amcu jl/cij
6. Deborah,

born 16 Feb

1722

1713

7. Josiah,

" 29 April

1723

1716

8. Nathan,

" 31 Jan

1732

1717

9. Phebe,

died 23 July

1734

1719

10. Asa,

born 11 May

1735

No. 7. V C. SAMUEL WHITE,
a son of the preceding, married Abigail Adams, in 1744.
Their children were,

1. Adams,

born 17 Feb

1745

5. Margery,

born 16 Oct 1754

2. Samuel,

" 24 March

1747

6. Artemas,

" 3 March 1757

3. Nathan,

« 27 June

1750

7. Antipas,

" 12 March 1760

4. Barach,

" 3 May

1752

No. 8. IX B. WILLIAM WHITE,
a son of Capt. Joseph and Lydia White, married Huldah,
probably a daughter of Samuel and Mary Thayer, (See
Thayer, No. 126,) and had 1. William, born 22 Aug. 1720,
who died young. She died 26 Aug. 1720. His second wife
was Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Thomas Thayer. (See
Thayer, No. Ill, 6,) married 3 Aug. 1721 . Their children
were,
2. Huldah, born 27 Aug
3. Elizabeth, " 28 Feb
Died 17 Sept 1740.
4. Lydia, born 1 March
5. Ruth, « 10 April
6. Jemima,
26 July
1722 1724
1726 1728
1730
7. William,
8. a Son,
9. Mary,
10. Elizabeth,
11. Elisha,
born 22 Nov 1732
" 8 March 1735
" 31 Aug 1737
" 5 Oct 1740
" 16 Jan 1743
Died young.
His third wife was Elizabeth Brummell, widow, (former
ly Harper,) married 16 Nov. 1749. Their children were,
12. Elizabeth,
13. Abigail,
born 20 July
" 28 Dec
1750 1
1751
14. Elisha,
15. Gideon,
born 8 March 1753
" 20 March 1755
FAMILY MEMORIAL. 165
No. 9. X B. SAMUEL WHITE,
a brother of the preceding, married Triall  . Their
children were,
1. Samuel, born 2 March 1723 I 3. Johannab, born 12 Oct 1729
2. Hannah, " 11 April 1727 |
His second wife was Comfort Tyler married 26 Nov. 1739.

No. 10. Ill C. JOHANNAH WHITE,
was married to Solomon Chapin of Mendon, 28 May, 1754.

No. 11. XI B. BENJAMIN WHITE,
a son of Capt. Joseph and Lydia White, married Mary
Thayer, 23 May, 1720. (See Thayer, No. 129.) Their
children were,

1. Benjamin,

born 7 Jan

1723

5. Huldah,

born 5 Nov

1730

2. Mercy,

" 8 Oct

1728

6. Gideon,

" 12 Jan

1733

3. Joseph,

" 8 March

1729

7. Samuel,

" 5 Dec

1734

4. Patience,

" 3 Jan

1730

No. 12. Ill C. JOSEPH WHITE,
a son of the preceding, married Margery Aldrich of Men
don, 11 April, 1751. Their children were,
1. Mary, born 19 Oct 1751 I 3. Benjamin, born 5 Oct 1755
2. Jacob, « 10 Aug 1753 | 4. Marcy, " 21 March 1757
Joseph White died 28 Oct. 1757. Margery White died
11 May, 1759.
No. 13. II A. SAMUEL IVHITE,
of Weymouth, son of Thomas White, was born 1642 ; ad
mitted freeman 1666 ; representative 1679. He married
Mary Dyer, and died without issue. — [Shattuck. Farmer.

No. 14. SAMUEL WHITE,*
also of Weymouth, married Anna Bingley.* Their chil
dren were,

1. Susannah, born 12 March 1689

2. Mary,

n

12 Sept

1690

3. Lydia,

a

4 Sept

1693

4. Anna,

a

14 Oct

1696

5. Ebenezer,

CC

22 Feb

1699

6. Thankful,

cc

17 April

1700

7. Elisha, born 16 June 1702
Died 1 July 1702.
8. Rachel, born 20 March 1703
9. Matthew, " 17 April 1704
10. Samuel, " 4 May 1706
11. Experience, " 1 Jan 1707
12. Samuel, 2d. " 2 April 1710

*The family tradition is, that the parents of Anna Bingley, both died soon
after her birth ; and that the parents of Samuel White adopted her as their
own, a year or two before this Samuel was born, when they had no child
of their own, and that in process of time, his adopted sister became his
wife. Who his father was, is uncertain, on account ofthe loss ofthe ear
ly records of Weymouth.

166 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
1. Susannah, was married to Richard Thayer. (See
Thayer, No. 49.) 2. Mary, was married to Lieut. Richard
Thayer. (See Thayer, No. 11.) 3. Lydia, was married
to Joseph Pray, 5 Dec. 1715. 4. Anna, was married to
William Wild, 2 Dec. 1717. 6. Thankful, was married to
Isaac Newcomb, 9 April, 1 722. 8. Rachel, was married to
Shadrach Thayer. (See 2d part 6 Branch.) 11. Experi
ence, was married to Abijah Neale, 4 Dec. 1733.

No. 15. -Ill A. -THOMAS WHITE,
a son of Thomas White of Weymouth, married Mary  ,
and afterwards settled in Braintree. Their children were,
1. Thomas — 2. Samuel, born 19 Sept. 1676, and probably
3. Benjamin — 4. Joseph, and 5. Ebenezer.
Thomas White and Deborah Penniman were married 4,
10, 1701. Thomas White died 11 April, 1706.
No. 16. I B. THOMAS WHITE, Jr.,
married Mehitable, a daughter of Joseph and Abigail Ad
ams, 21 July, 1697. (See Adams, No. 38.) Their chil
dren were,
1. Thomas, born 2 Oct 1698 I 3. Mary, born 21 Aug 1703
2. Mehitable, " 15 Feb 1701 | 4. Abigail, " 23 Feb 1707
Mehitable, wife of Thomas White, Jr. died 2 Oct. 1713.
He married, for his second wife, Mary Bowditch, 29 April,
1714. (See French, No. 23, 2.) Their children were,
5. Ruth, born 17 Feb 1715
6. Rachel, « 14 April 1716
7. Josiah, « 1 April 1718

8. Sarah, born 20 May 1720
9. Micah, « 10 Dec 1721

No. 17. I C. THOMAS WHITE,
a son ofthe preceding, married Abigail Penniman, 17 June,
1725.
No. 18. II C. MEHITABLE WHITE,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Ezekiel Thayer
of Braintree, 1. Nov. 1725. (See Thayer, No. 66.)
No. 19. Ill C. MARY THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Alexander French.
(See French, No. 41.)
No. 20. IV C. ABIGAIL WHITE,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Seth Copeland,
7 March, 1734. {See Copeland, No. 72.)

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 167

Micah White, the youngest son of Thomas White, Jr.,
married and had five children, viz : Susannah, Anna, Lot,
who married a Tower, and had one son John, who lives
in Boston. Micah, born 10 March, 1758, who married Sa
rah Mann and settled in Randolph. Their children were,
Sally, born 6 Oct. 1784— Calvin, born 5 Sept. 1786— Char
lotte, born 5 Sept. 1788 — Caleb, Nathan, Phebe, Livings
ton, Warren, Eliza. Ebenezer, who married a Patridge,
and settled in Braintree, Vt.

No. 21. II B. - SAMUEL WHITE,
a son of Thomas and Mary White, married Deborah Pen
niman of Braintree. 5 Dec. 1701, Their children were,

1. Deborah, born 5 April 1703
-2. Hannah, " 11 Dec 1704
3. Saniuel, » 4 Dec 1706

4. Hephzibah, born 28 Mar 1709
5. Samuel, " 22 July 1710
~ Samuel, " 26 Aug 1712

Samuel White of Braintree, was chosen deacon of the
church 28 April, 1719.
I.Deborah, was married to Ebenezer Copeland. (See
Copeland, No. 11.) 2. Hannah, was married to Samuel
_JB.ass. (See Bass, No. 30.) 4. Hephzibah, was married to
Benjamin French. (See French, No. 49.) 6. Samuel, mar
ried Susannah Allen, 21 Nov. 1734.

No. 22. Ill B. BENJAMIN WHITE,
probably a son of Thomas and Mary White, married Mary

Their children were

1. Joseph, born 12 Aug 1704 | 2. Mary, born 14 Feb. 1706
Died 6 Jan 1712. | 3. Sarah, " 18 March 1709
He married Lydia Sacan, a second wife, 17 Jan. 1716.
3. Sarah, was married to Isaiah Thayer. (See Thayer,
No. 12.)

No. 23. IV B. JOSEPH WHITE,
probably a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Bay-
ley, 6 Dec. 1704 or 5. Their children were,

1. Joseph, born 1 Oct 1706

5. Daniel,

born 18 April

1714

2. Benjamin, " 18 March 1709

6. Benjamin,

" 7 July

1716

Died 3 Oct 1715.

7. David,

" 12 Aug

1719

3. John, born 28 Feb 1710

8. Sarah,

" 12 Jan

1721

4. Sarah, " 17 Feb 1712

9. Hannah,

" 28 Jan

1724

Died 7 Oct 1715.

10. Mary,

" 11 June

1727

No. 24. I C. JOSEPH WHITE, Jr.,
married Ruth Nash, 21 March, 1734. Their children were,

1G8 FAMILY MEMORIAL,

4. Thankful, born 25 May 1747
5. Mary, " 1 Aug 1751

1. Ruth, born 15 July 1738
2. Joseph, « 22 Nov 1742
3. David, " 19 May 1745
1. Ruth, was married to Adam Kingman, and had one
son Joseph. 2. Joseph, married Ruth Porter, 16 June, 1766.
Their children were, Ruth, born 12 April, 1769, 2d wife of
.Zenas French, (2d part, 9 Branch.) Relief, born 7 Jan.
1772, the wife of Bailey White. (No. 25, 11.) 3. David,
married Relief Thayer, 5 Jan. 1 771 . (See Thayer, No. 46,
3. 4. Thankful, was married to Elihu Adams. (See Adams,
No. 18.) Her second husband was Aaron Hobart, Esq. of
Abington, by whom she had Benjamin, Solama, Mary,
Thankful. 5. Mary, was married to Dea. William Linfield,
6 Oct. 1771. Their children were, Samuel, who married
Relief Wales — Mary, wife of Robert Whitcomb — Sarah,
wife of Col. Simeon White, (No. 25, 12,)— Ruth, wife of
Joseph Holbrook — Thankful, wife of William Alden — Nan
cy, late wife of Dr. Jonathan Wild — Olive, wife of John
White of Thetford, Vt. — Joseph, who married Nancy Ad
ams. Dea. William Linfield died in 1823.
No. 25. Ill C. Capt. JOHN WHITE,
a son of Joseph and Sarah White, married Ruth, daughter
of David and Dorothy Thayer. (See Thayer, No. 65.)
Their children were,

8. Caleb, born 17 March 1762
9. Lydia, " 25 March 1764
10. Bailey, " 1 Jan 1766
Died 9 Aug 1766.
11. Bailey, born 27 Aug 1767
12. Simeon, " 11 July 1769
13. Levi, " 4 March 1771
14. Isaac, » 5 Feb 1774

1. John, born 4 Jan 1749
Died 4 July 1750.
2. John, born 7 May 1751
3. Cornelius, " 8 Oct 1752
4. Solomon, " 30 Aug 1754
Died 1 April 1755.
5. John, born 6 May 1756
6. Ruth, " 20 May 1758
7. Solomon, " 18 March 1760
3. Cornelius, married Abigail Thayer of Weymouth, in
1773. 5. John, married Hannah Thayer. (See 2d part 6
branch.) 7. Solomon, married 1st Bathsheba Wales in 1785
—2d Lurancy Loud of Weymouth. 8. Caleb, married Me
hitable Randall, 13 June, 1790. 9. Lydia, married Dea.
Silas Paine. (See Paine, No. 16.) 11. Bailey, married
Relief White in 1792. (See No. 24.) 12. Simeon, married
Sarah Linfield. (See No. 24.) 13. Levi, was graduated at
 College, and is settled in the Ministry. 14. Isaac,
married Mary Whitcomb. She died 10 Nov. 1732. He
died 26 May, 1833.
No. 26. V C. DANIEL WHITE,
a son of Joseph and Sarah White, married Elizabeth Mills,

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 169
12 Juno, 1737, had ono child, 1. Elizabeth, born 2 Dec.
173H. His second wife wits Mary Slmw, marritul 25 Doc.
1710. llo nmrriod Belly OreuU; for hin third wile, and
had one child, Daniel, born 27 Doo. 1750, who married
Uotty (Elizabeth) Tluxycr.
No. 27. VIC. HEN.IAMIN WHITE,
n brother of l.ho preceding, married Mercy, daughter of
(lideon mid llammh Thuyor. (Sec Thayer, No. 31, 2.)
Their children wore,
1. lloiijniiiln, born 12 Aug 1718 I 3. Sarah, born M Fob 1753
2. llmiiwih, " 22 Nov 1750 ] I. Hil.mco.
Iteiijuniin was drowned 15 July, 1801. Hannah wnathe
wife of Zebu Thnyor. (Sec Thuyor, No. 97, 4.)
No. 28. V 15. EltENEZER WHITE,
supposed to bo n son of Thomas and Mary White, married
Lydin  . Their ehildren were,
1. Lvillti, born 2 Sopt 1710 I 5. Willimn, born 8 Fob 1718
2. Kli/.iihntli, " 20 April 1713 | <i. Anno, " 28 May 1720
3. Ehonozur, " KiJuly 171 1 | 7. Thoinns, " 15 Sept 1731
1. Willimn, " 1 Sq>t 1716 1
No. 29. V C WILLIAM WHITE,
n sou of tho preceding, married Sarah  . Their chil
dren woro,

4. William, born 21 May 1753
5. Job, " 23 Juno 1758

1. Kbnnozur, born 25 l<\il> 1712
S. Hotly, " 22 Nov 17 17
3. tftinih, » an ii'.-h 1750
Ebenezer, married Alethea Hollis of Braintree, 2 May,
1767. Betty, married Salter Soper, 8 Nov. 1765.

No. 30. V A. Cnpt. EBENEZER WHITE,
tho youngest son of Thomas White of Weymouth, (No. 1)
married Hannah, perhaps a daughter of Peregrine White.
(Seo Alden, No. to'2, and Note.) Their children were,
1. Kbono/.or, born in 1672, grinhmtod nt Harv. Collogoin 1692. (Soo No. 1.)
3. Iliuumh, born ft May .1681, tho wifo of John A Mon. (Soo ns above.)
i). Abigail, born .*i March HiSv! I ft. Kxporloneo, born 1 July 1687
4. H.mjaniln, " 21 IVb 1681 | (5. Elizabeth, " 9 Nov 1688

No. 31. There was a Pkrkorinr White, with his wife
Susannah, who lived in Weymouth, and had one son Be
noni, born 26 Jun. 1685.
No, 33. There was a Thomas White, with his wife Marv
<>¦•>

170 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
who also lived in Weymouth, and had children, 1. Jona
than, born 21 Oct. 1702—2. John, born 26 Sept. 1704--3.
Thomas, born 5 May, 1707— 4. Ebenezer, born 21 Dec.
1709.
No. 33. There was a Thomas White of Mendon, with his
wife Mehitable, who were probably natives of Weymouth.
Their children were, I. Mehitable, born 20 Jan. 1689—2.
Thomas, born 15 April, 1691—3. Thankful, born 13 Aug.
1693—4. Joseph, born 28 Aug. 1695—5. John, born 12 Mar.
1698—6. Ebenezer, 4 Feb. 1704. Mehitable, wife of Thom
as White, died 27 Sept. 1704. His children by his second
wife Mary, were 7. Daniel, born 18 June, 1708— 8., Mary,
born 29 Nov. 1711.
1. Mehitable, was married to Benjamin Darling, 11 June,
1708. 2. Thomas, married Margaret  . Their children
were, Dinah, born 19 Dec. 1713— Mehitable, born 16 Dec.
1717— Mehitable, born 20 Nov. 1718— Abigail, born 14
Sept. 1723— Margaret, born 15 April 1726— Joseph, born 2
June, 1729— Susannah, born 19 Sept. 1732.
Dinah, was married to Samuel Leland of Holliston, 30
Dec. 1736. Joseph, married Anna Coleson of Holliston,
26 Sept. 1751.
4. Joseph, married Abigail Skinner of Oxford, 15 April, 1718.
5. John, married Sarah Cheney, 28 April, 1720. Their
children were, Rachel, born 4 April, 1721 — Sarah, born 17
March, L729— William, 7 Feb. 1731— Mary, born 25 Aug.
1734.

No. 34. There was also a John White, with his wife Sa
rah, who lived in Mendon, probably a brother of Thomas.
Their children were, 1. Sarah, born 5 July, 1700—2. John,
13 March 1702— 3. Edward, born 18 July, 1704— 4. Eze
kiel,. born 11 Aug. 1707—5. David, born 28 April, 1810—6.
Hester, born 16 Aug. 1711.
Jo-hst White, 1698, native of Brookline, was ordained in
Gloucester, 21 April, 1703, and died 16 Jan. 1760,, aged 83.
Ebenezer White, 1704, native of Dorchester, was or
dained in Attleborough, 17 Oct. 1716, anddied4 Sept. 1726.
Ebenezer White, 1733, native of Brookline, born 29
March, 1713, and ordained in Norton, now Mansfield.
[Rev. Dr. Pierce, Brookline.
" As to William White, the Plymouth pilgrim, who died
21 Feb. 1621," says Mr. Farmer, " I could never learn that
he had more than two children, one born in Europe, when
he had resolved to embark for the shores of America, and

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 171
whom he named Resolved, and the other born after he
had become a pilgrim and peregrinator on those shores, whom
he named Peregrine. Mr. White was probably a young
man when he died, as his children were so young at the
time of his death, and as his widow was the mother of
children by a subsequent husband. But this however is '
conjecture."

No. 35. EDWARD WHITE,
was one of the1 early settlers of Dorchester, a distinct fam
ily from that commemorated in the foregoing pages. He
was admitted freeman in 1636. His children were,
1. James — 2. John — 3. Henry, and probably 4. Peter,
of Milton.
No. 36. I JAMES WHITE,
married Sarah Baker of Dorchester, 22, 12, 1664. Their
children were,

1.

Sarah, born 8, 9,

1665

5. Martha,

born 28 Aug

1675

Died 2, 11, 1665.

6. James,

" 29 May

1679

2.

Thankful, born 18, 6,

1667

7. Richard,

" 2 March

1681

3.

Ichabod, " 26 April

1669

8. Edward,

" 4 Aug

1683

Died 12 May 1669.

9. Ebenezer,
« 3 July
168JJ
4.
John, born 7, 4,
1670
He married Elizabeth Wilkinson, (a second wife) 13 Feb.
1696.
No. 37. VIII A. EDWARD WHITE,
a son ofthe preceding, settled in Dorchester, had one child
Sarah, born 1 March, 1708, and probably others.
No. 38. IX A. EBENEZER WHITE,
a brother of the preceding, was graduated at Harvard Col
lege in 1704 ; ordained in Attleborough, Mass. 17 Oct. 1716,
and died 4 Sept. 1726. — [Rev. Dr. Pierce, Brookline.
No. 39. II JOHN WHITE,
a son of Edward White, married Mary Swift of Dorchester,
11,11, 1663. Their children were,
1. Susannah, who died 18 June 1678. I 3. Thankful, born 18 Jan 1677
2. Mary, born 8, 8, 1666 |
No. 40. HI HENRY WHITE,
a brother of the preceding, married Mary  . Their
children were,
172 FAMILY MEMORIAL.

6. Josiah, born 30 Dec 1692
7. Sarah, " 11 Oct 1693
8. Annah, " 6 June 1695
9. Rebecca, " 10 Dec 1696
10. Abigail, " 25 March

1. Return, who died Dec 1680
2. Josiah, born 14 June 1680
3. William. " 7 Feb 1684
4. Submit, " 9 Dec 1688
5. Jerusha, " 19 Feb 1690
No. 41. IV A. SUBMIT WHITE,
was married to Samuel Bullard, 24 May, 1710.
No. 42. V A. JERUSHA WHITE,
was married to James White Jr. 29 Ap. 1719. (SeeNo.36,6.)
[Dorchester Records.
No. 43. IV. PETER WHITE,
of Milton, probably a son of Edward White Senr. married
Rachel  . Their children were,

born

3 Sept

a

20, 12,

u

5 Oct

..

21, 10,

u

20 Feb

1. John, born 3 Sept 1683
2. Peter, " 20,12, 1684
3. George, " 5 Oct 1686

Paul died 13 Jan 1695.
6. Paul, born 24 July 1699
Benjamin, " 6 Feb 1701

4. Sarah, » 21,10, 1693 1 Died 15 Feb 1719
5. Paul, " 20 Feb 1694 | 8. Philip, born 26 July 1705
Rachel, wife of Peter White died 20 Oct. 1732. Peter
White died 7 May, 1743.
No. 44. VIII A. PHILIP WHITE,
a son of the preceding, married Mary  . Their chil
dren were,
1. Rachel, born 29 April 1739 I 3. Mary, born 10 Oct 1750
2. Eliphalet, " 12 Feb 1746 I
Philip White died 8 April 1752. Mary his widow died 6
Jan. 1753. — [Milton Records.

No. 45. JOSEPH WHITE,
(the grandfather of Mr. Joseph White of Charlestown, Ms.)
was said to have been a Captain of a ship of war in the
English service. He married for his second wife Catharine
Andrews of Boston, and settled in Boston. Their chil
dren were, 1. Josiah — 2. Benjamin — 3. Sarah — 4. Abigail.
No. 46. JOSIAH WHITE.
a son of the above, married Sarah Holbrook of Braintree
in the year 1744, settled in Boston. Their children were,
1. Sarah, born 6 June 1745, died 13 Oct. 1751.
2. Elizabeth, b. 27 July 1747 died in 1818.
3. Abigail, b. 14 Sept 1749, married Jeremiah Niles, son of Judge Niles of
Braintree, 3 Nov 1770.
4. Sarah, b. 19 Oct 1752, living in Weymouth.
5. Joseph, b. 27 Feb. 1755, living in Charlestown.
6. Lucy, b. 20 June, 1758, died  .
7. Mary, b. 12 Jan 1760, wife of Samuel Richards, living in Dedham.
Josiah White and his wife died 1776, six weeks apart.

APPENDIX

TO THE

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

ALDEN.
Martin Alden, "whose wife was Mary Kingman. Their chil
dren were, Albert, a bookbinder and an engraver on wood, of
Lancaster, Caleb Holmes, Mary Kingman, a lovely daughter,
who died at the age of thirteen years. Timothy, Isaiah, and Mar
tin Luther. (See Alden, No. 52.)— [Rev. T. Alden, MS.
ADAMS.
William Adams of Braintree, with his wife Ruth had children,
born 25 Oct. 1754
" 25 Nov 1756
« 25 June 1761
" 26 July 1762
He was not a descendant of Henry Adams, (No. 1.)

1. William,

born 13 May

1744

5. Benjamin

2. Anna,

" 26 Aug

1745

6. Mary,

3. Elisha,

« 25 Feb

1751

7. Joanna,

4. Jonathan,

" 27 Nov

1753

8. Sarah,

Edward Adams,
of Milton, married Rachel Saunders of Braintree, 11 Sept. 1706,
and settled in Milton. Their children,

1. Edward,

born  ¦

6. Samuel, " 5 March 1718

2. John,

" 26 Feb. 1709

Died 10 April, 1718.

3. Rachel,

« 17 June 1711

7. Patience, born 7 Aug. 1720

4. Seth,

" 30 Sept 1713

Died 30 Aug. 1720.

5. Nathan,

" 28 March 1716

His wife Rachel died 14 Nov. 1727

He married Sarah Bracket, a second wife, 5 Feb. 1729. Ed
ward Adams died 22 Sept. 1743.
Edward Adams, Jr. married Deliverance  , and settled in
Milton. Their children,

174
1. John, born 17 June,
2. Rachel, " 18 Aug
Died 2 May 1731.
3. Ruth, born 15 July
4. Nathan, " 20 July
Died 7 July 1739.
5. Anne, born 29 May
John Adams, a brother of
May, 1730, and settled in
1. Samuel, born 30 Jan
Died 18 Feb 1731

1727

Anne died 5 July 1739

1729

6. Setb, born 14 Sept

Died 10 July 1739.

1731

7. Deborah, born 12 June

1733

8. Deliverance, " 25 Jan

9. Patience, " 16 Dec

1735

1737 1740
1744
1745

the preceding, married Sarah Swift, 18
Milton. Their children,

2, Rachel,
3. John,
4. Andrew,
5. Annah,
6. Seth,
7. Eliphalet,

born 6 Jan
died 12 Aug
born 12 Aug
" 20 May
" 3 Dec
« 23 Feb

1731
1732 17351735
17371740 1743

Eliphalet died 5 Feb 1748
8. Judith, born 24 Nov 174G
9. Eliphalet, " 5 Feb 1748
10. Lemuel, " 1 Dec 1748
Died Dec 1833.
11. Sarah, born 31 March 1752
Died 28 Jan 1766.
12. Mary, born 21 Dec 1753

Andrew Adams, a son of the preceding, married Ruth Wads
worth, daughter of a Clergyman in that vicinity, and settled first
in Milton. Their children,

1. Andrew,

born

4. Ruth,
born Uuly 1763
2. Lucy,
" 18 Feb
1759
5. Lemuel,
" 15 April 1769
3. John,
« 23 July
1761
6. Benjamin,
li
They afterwards removed to Pelham, N. H. and had one son
Lewis, born there, from thence they removed to Lancaster, N.
H. His wife died about 1818 or 19.
In Lancaster, N. H. 14 April, 1833, died Andrew Adams,
Esq. aged 98, an officer of the revolution, formerly of Milton,
Mass. Mr. Adams held a Commission under George III. dated
1761, Coroner "for the County of Suffolk, in our Province of Mas
sachusetts Bay." — [Norfolk Advertiser, May 4, 1833.
" John Adams, son of the first Henry Adams, went with
his brother Thomas to Concord, and when the latter re
moved to Chelmsford, John probably accompanied him, as
we find him there in 1654, but after this period I have not
been able to trace him." — [Adams, No. 2. Note.
" John Bass, the graduate of Harvard College in 1737,
and the minister of Ashford, Conn, published a "True Nar
rative of an unhappy contention in the church at Ashford,
and the several methods to bring it to a period." 4 to. pp.
28, 1751." (Bass, No. 14.)
"The late Bishop Hobart of New York, was a descend
ant from Capt. Joshua Hobart." (Hobart, No. 29.) [igniter.
Errata. — Copeland, No. 23, lor Lawrance, read Lurancy.
Thayer, No. 2—2. Richard, born 31, 6, 1655, not 1665.
APPENDIX. 175
THAYER.
COPY OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
THOMAS THAYER.
(See Thayer, No. 79.)
I Thomas Thayer of Braintree in the County of Suffolk, in the
Massachusetts colony of New England, Shoe Maker, being in
perfect health and memory praysed be God, this 21 of June, A.
D. 1664 doe make this my last Will and Testament as followeth:
Imprimis. I give unto my wife Margery, that now is all my
lands, goods and estate whatsoever, situated, lying and being in
Braintree aforesaid, during the term and time of her natural life;
and after her decease, I give and bequeath unto my Sonne Thom
as Thayer, his heirs and assigns all that my ground lying and be
ing over Monotoquott River within the limits of the said town of
Braintree with the timber or other wood growing or fallen upon
the same with other the appurtenances, part of which ground he
hath already in his possession.
Item. I give and bequeath unto Ferdinando Thayer my Sonne,
his heirs and assigns, next and immediately after the decease of
Margery, my said wife, my house and orchard thereunto belong
ing, lying and being in Braintree aforesaid, with all the planting
ground and pasture lying between the highway and River called
Monotoquott River aforesaid and on the other side of the high
way from the South side of the barne to the end of the lot.
Further my Will and Mind is that the said Ferdinando my
sonne shall have free liberty to cutt, fall and carry away fire wood
for his and his now wife's own burning of and from my lott called
20 acre lott for his and his said wife's life.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Sonne Sydrach Thayer
his heirs and assigns, next and immediately after the decease of
my said wife Margery a parcel of ground in Braintree aforesaid,
which shall begin at the corner of the Barne, next his Dwelling
house and shall runne with a straight line to the upper end of
the lott.
Item. I give and bequeath 20 acres of land more unto the said
Sydrach, my sonne, his heirs and assigns, next and immediately
after the decease of my said wife Margery, which land lyeth in
Braintree aforesaid, next unto the ground of Henry Neale, pro
vided, He, his heirs and assigns permit and suffer my sonne Fer
dinando and his now wife to take wood thereof for their own burn-

176 APPENDIX.
ing during their natural lives according as is before expressed.
Item. I give and bequeath all my goods and chattels, unto my
Grand children to be equally divided among them.
And lastly, If any of my said children shall appear to be dis
contented and murmur at this my last Will and Testament, Then
my Will and mind is that any such child one or more of them shall
have but 5s. for their Portion ; and the Portion or Portions of any
such child or children so murmuring and discontented as aforesaid
shall be equally divided amongst the rest of my children and grand
children. And I do nominate and appoint my said wife Margery and my
sonne Ferdinando to be my Executors of this my last Will and
Testament; and all other former Wills, Testaments and Bequests,
I do hereby utterly revoke and make void forever by these Presents.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the
day and yeare above written. his mark
THOMAS X THAYER.
and seal.
Read, Sealed and Published in presence of us.
The mark of Sadrach.
The mark of R. B.
Margery Flint.
Sarah Saville.
Ruth Basse.
At a meeting of the Magistrates and Recorder in Boston 13
Sept. 1665, Sarah Saville and Ruth Basse deposed before the Mag
istrates and Recorder, that having subscribed their names to this
Instrument were present on the date thereof and did both see and
hear the above mentioned Thomas Thayer, to sign, seal and pub
lish the same to be his last Will and Testament, that when hee so
did hee was of a sound and disposing mind to your best knowledge.
EDWARD RAWSON, Recorder.
[Suffolk Probate Office, vol. 1, page 458.

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 177
of and
married and settled in
(See No. .)
Their children were,

178 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
of and
married and settled in
(Sec No. .)
Their children were,

FAMILY MEMORIAL. 179

married

and settled in

Their children were,

(See

No. .)

180 FAMILY MEMORIAL.
of and
married an<i settled in
(See No. .)
Their children were,

FAMILY MEMORIAL.

PART II.

GENEALOGY

OF

EPHRAIM AND SARAH THAYER,

WITH THEIR

FOURTEEN CHILDREN;

FROM THE TIME OF THEIR MARRIAGE TO 1835, WITH
NOTES OF REFERENCE, &e, AS IN PART FIRST.

BT EUSHA THAIER,
DEDH-iSI, MASS.

u Quos o inn is, Deus omnipotens prounigenrti filii sui
Ac Salvatoris nostri meritis, vita eeterna dignetur."
Dr. Benjamin Thompson.

HINGHAM :
J FARMER  PRINTER.
1335.

GENEALOGY.

No. 1. EPHRAIM THAYER,
a son of Shadrach and Deliverance Thayer, was born in
Braintree, Mass. 17, 11,1669. (SeePart 1, No. 175,7.) He
married Sarah, the youngest daughter of John and Ruth
Bass, 7 Jan. 1692. (See Bass, No. 11, and Thayer, No.
181.) Their children were,

1. Sarah,

born

5 Feb

1693

8. Ruth,

borr

i 1 April

1704

2. Ephraim,

CC

8 July

1694

9. Esther,

cc

24 July

1705

3. Philip,

cc

14 April

1696

10. Naphtali,

cc

30 Jan

1707

4. Hannah,

CC

13 Jan

1698

1 1. Peter,

cc

12 July

1708

5. Joseph,

CC

28 July

1699

12. Priscilla,

cc

7 March

1710

6. Shadrach,

cc

18 April

1701

13. James,

cc

16 March

1712

7. Christophei

cc

4 March

1703

14. Abigail,

cc

15 Nov

1713

Sarah, wife of Ephraim Thayer, died 19 Aug. 1751, aged
79 years and 5 months.
" 1757, June 15. Died Ephraim Thayer, suddenly, in.
the 88 year of his age — occasioned, as is supposed by a vi
olent blow in his forehead, with the sharp end of a rail, at
the barn door, where he was found dead. A great con
course of people attended his funeral." — [Church Records.V
When Mr. Thayer was 84 years of age, he married a
second wife, (Mrs. Mary Kingman, widow.) She was a
pious, good christian ; and the tradition is, that his chil
dren provided for her comfort, in her old age, with dutiful
attention.
VERSES, on the death of Mrs. SARAH THAYER, written in the year
1751. By Edward Chesman, Braintree.

Good people all I pray attend,
To what I've got to say,
Concerning one that's dead and gone,
Death summon'd her away.

An ancient handmaid of the Lord,
The wife of Ephraim Thayer,
Who lately from us has deceased ;
Her praise 1 will declare.

FIRST BRANCH

No. 2. SARAH THAYER,
the oldest child of Ephraim and Surah Thnycr, mnrricil

This poison now of whom I write,
Is worthy of our praise ; [died,
With God she walked, in Christ slit-
She sprung from goodly race.
Ilcr grand-father, he was a man
Who did the truth reveal,
And to defend Christ's kingdom groat,
He burned wilh holy /.enl.
Like holy Abraham of old,
Left land and kindred all,
And wandering up and down, he went
Wherever God did call.
From old England he did mine o'er,
When' heathen did possess,
For to enjoy religion pun',
And God this man did bless: —
And made him once a ruler here,
Let's not forget his fame :
lie lived above the age of man,
John Ai.hkn was his name.
Her other grand-father, elder was,*
In Brainlreo church of old j
He lived an holy, honest life,
To his praise let it be (old.
Alto her father was a man
Who lived to good estate ;
He lived an honest, holy life,
And died a hopeful saint.
She wedded wbb in youthful days,
To Mr. Ephraim Thayer,
He livod a good religious life,
This truth I can declare.
They lovingly logother lived,
And never did provoke —
But like two lambs Ihcy did agree,
And both pulled in one yoke.
Tho time she lived a married life,
Was fifty-nine years and more —
The whole time of her pilgrimage,
Lack'd some months of four-score.
Also she Was a fruitful vine,
The truth I may relate —
Fourteen was of her body born,
And livod lo man's estate.

From those did spring « numerous, ruco
One hundred thirty-two —
Sixty and six each sex alike,
Ab 1 declare to you.
And many of (hem went to war,
Tho enemy to Ruppn ss,
And all relumed safe limnr again;
The Lord this race did bless.
And one thing more remarkable
Which here I shall record —
She'd fourlein children wilh her
Al the table of Ille Lord.
Now Hie lime comes Ihat she must die,
Gcid calls his handmaid limni —
She obcjs his voice most eheelllllly,
Saying Messed Lord I come.
Then Mending for her children all,
And counsel'd thrill aright,
For lo obey Jehovah's call.
And serve the Lord of might.
And having ended thus her work,
Her breath she did resign —
Into thy hands I do commend
This spirit, Lord of mine.
I lei-weeping friendp stood round her bed
Cloned up her eyes of elay —
Then for her funeral did pre pare-
In dust they did her lay.
Could you have seen (he numerous race
That did for her lament-
In number moro than Jacob had,
When down (o Egypt went.
Good people all, both far and near,
Count it a heavy frown,
When God sends bin messenger death,
To cut (he righteous down.
Tho nineteenth of August she did die,
Hevenfeen hundred fifty-one—
Hit body hern in dust doll, lie,
Her soul to rent has gone.
Cood people, „ll, altend (ho call,
In hor decease of lale 
And walk will, Cod as ahe ball, done,
And he will bless your Blale.

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and votes were i '
Mr. Hancock,
and Mr. Bush i

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9a refusing, the lot (ell upon Mr. Kindey." (Sc B,ib«, No I.)

Missing Page

6 FIRST BRANCH.
the Love of God and of each other. They both died in one
hour and were buried in one grave. — [J. Dorman, MS.
No. 5. Ill A. MERCY DORMAN,
a sister of the preceding, was married to Benjamin Porter
of Braintree, 20 Nov. 1744, where they lived a number of
years. They afterwards removed to Wendell, Mass.
Their children were,

6. Seth, born 6 Feb 1755
Died 27 April same year.
7. Daniel, born 21 Oct 1757
8. Noah, " 21 July 1760

1. Micaiah, born 26 April 1745
2 Eli, " 25 March 1747
3. Ruth, " 26 Oct 1748
4. William, « 15 Aug 1750
5. Job, « 24 April 1753
Mr. Benjamin Porter died at Wendell, in 1793.
No. 6. I B. MICAIAH PORTER,
a son of the preceding, was graduated at Brown Universi
ty in 1775. He married Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of
Capt. Isaac Gallup of Voluntown, Ct. (part of which is now-
Sterling,) Nov. 1781, the evening after his ordination. She
was descended from Capt. John Gallup,* killed in the
" Naraganset swamp fight," of 1675. — [Goodrich's Hist. U.
S. 41, 35 edit. She is now living at Plainfield, N. H.
Their children were,

1. Isaac, born 11 Oct

1783

5. An Infant, born Feb

1794

2. William, " 11 Feb

1785

Died same month.

Died 13 Nov 1816.

6. John, born 25 Jan

1795

3. Benjamin, born 11 May

1788

7. Jabez, " Dec

1797

4. Phebe, " 11 March

1790

8. Martha, " Feb

1799

Rev. Micaiah Porter died 4 Sept. 1829.
After completing his theological studies with the Rev.
Dr. Levi Hunt of Preston, Ct. Mr. Porter travelled through
the Southern States as a preacher, and occasionally preach
ed to the army in Virginia. He was settled in the minis
try at Voluntown in 1781, where he remained the pastor
of the first church and society until Aug. 1800, when that
relation was dissolved. After supplying vacant places for a
few years, he was installed pastor of the first church and
society in Plainfield, 17 July, 1805. He was able to per
form ministerial labours till within four or five years of
his death.
Mr. Porter possessed a mind well stored with various in
formation — easy and affable in his manners — of great con
versational powers, and was endowed with an ardent evan-

*T
John

h; murder of Mr. John Oldham, by the Indians, was avenged by Mr.
Gallup, in Aug. 1636.— [Hist, of U. S.

FIRST BRANCH. 7
gelical spirit, with an easy flow of speech, well adapted to
extemporaneous speaking.
No. 7. I C. ISAAC PORTER, M. D.
graduated at Brown University 1808, and at Dartmouth
received a Medical degree in 1814, commenced the prac
tice of Medicine at Lebanon, N. H. in 1816, removed to
Charlton, Mass. where he continued till 1825, when he re
moved to Boston, where he still resides.
He married Amey, daughter of Capt. William Potter of
Cranston, R. I. 11 June, 1817. She was descended from
one who received the Charter from Charles II. with Roger
Williams and others. Their children are, 1 . William Mi-
caiah, born 18 March, 1818 — 2. Joseph Kennicutt Potter,
born 25 July, 1819—3. Phebe Rebecca, born 5 April, 1824
— 4. Isaac Gallup, born 21 Aug. 1827.

No. 8. II C. WILLIAM PORTER,
was an Instructer of youth, in which he spent four years
in Freetown and vicinity, until his health declined, in which
state he continued four years and died at his father's house
in Plainfield, in the 32 year of his age.

No. 9. Ill C. Dr. BENJAMIN PORTER,
commenced the practice of Medicine at Northfield, Vt. in
1816. He married Sophia K. Fulerton, 9 June 1822. Mrs.
Porter was born 3 July, 1801. Their children are,
1. Elizabeth P. born 17 March 1823 I 3. Ewen, born 24 April 1820
2. Edward, " 24 April 1826 | 4. Benjamin F. " 20 April 1833

No. 10. IV C. PHEBE PORTER,
an eminent and devout christian died unmarried, 24 June,
1819, in the 29 year of her age.

No. 11. VIC. JOHN PORTER, M. D.
received his Medical Degree at Dartmouth College in 1820,
and settled at Duxbury, Mass. He married Ann, the young
est daughter of John and Lucy Thomas of Marshfield, 19
July, 1829. Their children are,
1. John Thomas, born 27 Aug 1830 | 2. George K. born 9 Feb 1833

No. 12. VII C. JABEZ PORTER,
lives in Plainfield. with his surviving parent, "following
the directions of St. Paul, preferring a single state."

8 FIRST BRANCH.
No. 13. VIII C. MARTHA PORTER,
was married to the Rev. Charles Walker, 8 Aug. 1827.
Rev. Charles Walker was born at Ringe, N. H. 21 Nov.
1795; was graduated at Dartmouth College, Aug. 1823;
was ordained at New Ipswich, 28 Feb. 1827. Their chil
dren were,
1. Charles Porter, born 12 Nov 1828 j Henry L. died 11 June 1833
2. Henry Lankton, " 29 Apr 1830 | 3. Henry Lankton, b. 23 Mar 1833
Mrs. Walker died 30 July, 1834, leaving her friends to
mourn her premature departure, in the 36th year of her
age. She had made a profession of religion in 1817.

No. 14. IV A. RUTH DORMAN,
a daughter of Seth and Sarah Dorman, married David
Vinton, (See French, No. 22, 3,) and lived in Braintree
and Stoughton, and afterwards removed to Willington,
Conn, where they spent their days. Their children were,

1. Mary, born 27 Oct 1748

7. Ruth,

born 21 Sept

1761

2. Samuel. " 9 Oct 1750

8. Sarah,

" 6 July

1763

Died 14 Dec. 1751.

9. Naomi,

" 17 March

1765

3. Elizabeth, born 27 Feb 1752

10. William,

" 21 Jan

1767

4. Samuel, « 7 Sept 1754

11. Azubah,

" 1 April

1769

5. Seth, ' " 6 June 1756

12. Phebe,

" 3 Feb

1772

6. David, " 18 March 1759

No. 15. IB. MARY VINTON,
a daughter of the preceding, married John Howard of
Braintree, about 1767. They afterwards lived in Stough
ton and had two children. 1. Mary — 2. Zilpah.
No. 16. IC. MARY HOWARD,
married William Hall, and settled in Stoughton. Their
children were, 1. William— 2. John — 3. Nathan— 4. Joseph
— 5. Benjamin.
Her second husband was William Page, and their chil
dren, 6. Mary — 7. Catharine.
No. 17. II B. ZILPAH HOWARD.
married William Linfield 3d of Randolph about 1789.
Their children were, 1 . William— 2. Zeno— 3. Ephraim— 4.
Noble— 5. a daughter— 6. Jefferson. William and Ephraim
died young.
No. 18. II C. ZENO LINFIELD,
married Angelina, daughter of Simeon Thayer, late of
Randolph. (See Thayer No 29, 1.) Their children are,

FIRST BRANCH. 9
I.Angelina, born 7 May 1819 | 3. Henry Thayer, born 25 Aug 1831
2. Isaac Newton, " 17 Aug 1821 |

No. 19. VI C. JEFFERSON LINFIELD,
married Eliza Sprague, and settled in Randolph. Their
children are 1 William — 2 Mary Zilpah.

No. 20. Ill B. ELIZABETH VINTON,
a daughter of David and Ruth Vinton, married James
Niles of Braintree, about 1771.
No. 21. IV B. SAMUEL VINTON,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Hannah Allen of Stough
ton, about 1775. They removed to Stafford, Ct. and af
terwards to the County of Onondago, N. Y.

No. 22. V B. SETH VINTON,
a brother of the preceding settled at Willington, Ct.

No. 23. VI B. DAVID VINTON,
a brother of the preceding, settled at Stafford, Ct. where
he spent his days, and was buried.

No. 24. VII B. RUTH VINTON,
a sister of the preceding, married Shadrach Thayer, and
settled at Monson, Mass. (See Sixth Branch, No. 111.)

No. 25. VIII B. SARAH VINTON,
a sister of the preceding, married Stephen Cross. Their
children were,

1. Hannah, born 26 Aug 1779
2. a Son, " 10 March 1782
Died same year.
3. a Daughter, born 7 March 1783
Died same year.
4. Polly, born 26 Feb 1784
5. Stephen, " 26 Jan 1787
Died 2 April 1833.
6. Amos, born 29 Oct 1787

Died May 1791.
7. Sally, born 16 Feb 1792
8. Lyman, " 9 Nov 1794
9. Cyrus, " 16 April 1797
10. Lucinda, " 17 Jan 1800
Died March 1802.
11. Eli, born 8 Aug 1803
12. Porter, " 15 July 1807

No. 26. IX B. NAOMI VINTON,
married Nathan Lilly, and settled in Mansfield, Ct.

No. 27. XI B. AZUBAH VINTON,
married John Fuller, and settled in Willington, Ct.
No. 28. XII B. PHEBE VINTON,
married a Mr. Root, and removed to Ohio.
24

10 SECOND BRANCH.
No. 29. V A. JUDITH DORMAN,
a daughter of Seth and Sarah Dorman, married Isaac Lov
ell of Weymouth, 12 Jan. 1738, and settled in Mansfield,
Ct. They had three sons, Isaac, Seth and David. Isaac
was a deacon of the Baptist Church.
No. 30. PHEBE DORMAN,
a daughter of Seth and Sarah Dorman, married Martin
Dorsent, and settled in Keene, N. H.

SECOND BRANCH.
No. 1. EPHRAIM THAYER, Jr.,
married Mary, daughter of Thomas Copeland, 1 April,
1718. (See Copeland, No. 2,) and settled in Braintree.
Their children were,

1. Ephraim, horn 29 March 1720
Died 22 May 1720.
2. Mehitable, born 17 April 1722
Died 9 June 1731.
3. Mary, born 27 April 1725

4. William, born 9 July 1727
Died 25 June 1731.
5. Ephraim, born 6 Oct 1730
Died 30 June 1731.

No. 2. Ill A. MARY THAYER,
the only surviving child of the above, married James Pack
ard of North Bridgewater. (Cary says his father was
"James Packard, who married a Keith, was one of the first
deacons in the North Parish, had two sons, James and Reu
ben, and three daughters, Kezia, Jemima, and Rebecca.
Kezia married Nehemiah Lincoln — Jemima married Icha
bod Edson — Rebecca married Ensign Luke Perkins. Dea.
James Packard died 1765, aged 75.
1. James, married a Thayer, (as above,) they went to the
westward. 2. Reuben, married a Perkins ; they removed
to Hebrom, Me." p. 25.)
The children of James and Mary Packard, were,
1. Luke, I 5. Eve,
2. James, | 6. Contentment,
3. Israel, 7. Mary.
4. Ephraim, I
No. 3. I B. LUKE PACKARD,
married, but where he settled is not known.

SECOND BRANCH. 11
No. 4. II B. JAMES PACKARD,
married a Churchill, and had one daughter Keziah, and
perhaps other children.
No. 5. IV B. EPHRAIM PACKARD,
married Charity, oldest daughter of Capt. David Packard.
[Cary, p. 21.
It has been said, they had nine children. They remov
ed from Bridgewater, probably with the rest of the family.
No. 6. V B. EVE PACKARD,
married Benjamin Robinson of East Bridgewater. Their
children were,
L Anna, i 5. Kilbourne,
2. Deborah, | 6. Mary,
3. Susannah, 7. Hodijah.
4. Benjamin, j
No. 7. I C. ANNA ROBINSON,
married Uriah Brett, and settled in E. Bridgewater. Their
children were, 1 . Diana — 2. Sidney — 3. Royal — 4. Sarah.

No. 8. II C. DEBORAH ROBINSON,
married John Alden, and settled in Minot, Me. Their chil
dren were, 1 . Benjamin — 2. Mary — 3. Alvina — 4. Charles.

No. 9. Ill C. SUSANNAH ROBINSON1,
married Ichabod Keith, and settled in E. Bridgewater.
Their children were, 1. Edwin — 2. Eleanor — 3. Francis
— 4. Ralph— 5. Mary.

No. 10. IV C. BENJAMIN ROBINSON,
married Mary Packard. Their children were, 1. Benjamin
R.— 2. James L.— 3. Elijah P.— 4. Mary.

No. 11. V C. KILBOURN ROBINSON,
lives in East Bridgewater, unmarried.

No. 12. VI C. MARY ROBINSON,
married a Mr. Bradbury, and settled in the State of Maine.
Their children were, 1. Edward — 2. Malinda — 3. Jane.
She has since married a man by the name of Kerrick.

No. 13. VII C. HODIJAH ROBINSON,
married Sylvia Orr. Their children were, 1. Lucy Ann
—2. Herbert.

12 THIRD BRANCH.
No. 14. VI B. CONTENTMENT PACKARD,
married Isaac, son of Eliphalet Kingman. — [See Cary, p. 19.
They had a son Robert, and perhaps other children.

No. 15. VII B. MARY PACKARD,
a sister of the preceding, married a Prince, and it is said
had a large family.

THIRD BRANCH.
No. 1. PHILIP THAYER,
a son of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married Mary Wil
son of Braintree, 1 April, 1718, and settled in Braintree,
afterwards removed to Norton or Mansfield. Their chil
dren were,

1. Sarah,

born 17 Nov

1719

4. Ephraim,

2. Elisha,

" 27 Nov

1721

5. Jobn,

3. Philip,

baptized

1724

6. Christopher.

No. 2. I A. SARAH THAYER,
married Stephen Grover. Their children were, 1. Judith
—2. Sarah— 3. Jedidiah.

No. 3. II A. ELISHA THAYER,
married Anna Grover, and settled in Mansfield, Mass.
Their children were,

'>

1. Anna,

born I April 1763

2. Ebenezer,

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21 March 1765

3. Susannah,

cc

11 July 1767

4. Isaac,

cc

31 Aug 1769

5. Zenas,

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21 Dec 1771

6. Lois,

CC

6 March 1774

7. Jacob,

CC

22 April 1777

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10. Rachel, " 2 Sept 1781
S San, } " 21 Sept 1784
13. Sylvia, » 9 Sept 1786
The 4 first, the 6th, the 9th and 10th, are dead— the 5th
and 8th are supposed to be dead.
No. 4. Ill B. SUSANNAH THAYER,
married Scott Fuller, and had one child Caleb, and per
haps others.
No. 5. IV B. ISAAC THAYER,
was said to have married and had one child.
No. 6. VI B. LOIS THAYER,
married Levi Lane, and settled at Mansfield. Their chil-

THIRD BRANCH 13
dren were, 1. Lyman — 2. Lewis — 3. Lois — 4. Levi — 5.
Granville.
No. 7. V C. GRANVILLE LANE,
married Roxana Wilber, and settled at Somerset, Mass.
Their children were, 1. Mary — 2. an Infant.

No. 8. VII B. JACOB THAYER,
married Mary Anne Malonia, and settled in West Stock-
bridge, Mass. Their children were, 1. Gilbert — 2. George
— 3. Ebenezer — 4. Mary Anne — 5. Amanda Maria.

No. 9. VIII B. ARCHIPPUS THAYER,
it was said married, but where he settled is not known.
He is supposed to be dead.

No. 10. IX B. ABIGAIL THAYER,
married Ezekiel Fuller, and settled in Attleborough, Mass.
Their children were, 1 . Hiram — 2. Alfred — 3. Ezekiel — 4.
Tisdale— 5. Guilford— 6. William— 7. Sylvia.

No. 11. XI B. DAVID THAYER,
is living in Attleborough, unmarried.

No. 12. XII B. JONATHAN THAYER,
married Keziah Turner, and settled in Worcester, N.
They had one son William.
His second wife was Nancy Bates.

No. 13. XII B. SYLVIA THAYER,
married George Brooks, and settled at Mansfield, Mass.

No. 41. IV A. EPHRAIM THAYER,
a son of Philip and Mary Thayer, went to sea when quite
young, returned to England and connected himself with
the British Navy. It is said, that by his perseverance and
good conduct, in the service of his sovereign, he was pro
moted from grade to grade, until he was appointed Admi
ral of one of His Majesty's fleets. He came to this coun
try and visited his friends not long before the American
Revolution.

No. 15. VA. JOHN THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Rachel Skinner. Their
children were, 1. Ephraim — 2. John — 3. James.

14 FOURTH BRANCH.
No. 16. VI A. CHRISTOPHER THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Bathsheba Skinner.
Their children were, 1. Christopher— 2. Bathsheba— 3.
Sally— 4. Perne.

FOURTH BRANCH.
No. 1. HANNAH THAYER,
a daughter of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married Na
thaniel Blanchard,* and settled in Braintree. Their chil
dren were,
1. Ephraim, born 18 March 1725 I 5. Nathaniel, born 19 April 1734
2. Sarah, " 8 April 1727 | 6. Nehemiah, " 10 Feb 1736
3. Hannah, " 1 March 1729 7. Joseph, " 24 Jan 1739
4. Abigail, " 28 Aug 1731 |
Her second husband was William Noyes, married 8 May,
1765.
No. 2. I A. EPHRAIM BLANCHARD,
a son of the preceding, married Polly Hall. Their chil
dren were,
1. Elizabeth, I 5. Polly,
2. Ephraim, born 1754 | 6. Lucy,
3. Abigail, " 3 July 1759 I 7. Chloe.
4. Joseph, I
His second wife was Anna Capen, married 3 Jan. 1779.
8. Joseph, born 16 Feb. 1781. (See 8 Branch, No. 42.)
Ephraim Blanchard died 3 April, 1797, aged 72 years 15
days. Anna, widow of Ephraim Blanchard, died 15 Oct.
1808, aged 72.
No. 3. I B. ELIZABETH BLANCHARD,
married Bartholomew Thayer, in 1 789, and settled in Pe
terborough, N. H. (See 11 Branch, No. 1, 12.)

No. 4. II B. EPHRAIM BLANCHARD, Jr.,
married Sarah Hayden of Braintree, 9 Jan. 1783, and settled
at Braintree, and died in Oct. 1805, without issue.
* Nathaniel Blanchard was probably born in Weymouth, a son of Na
thaniel and Dorothy Blanchard, who afterwards settled in Braintree.
Their children born in Braintree were, Hannah, born 14 March, 1710—
Mary, born 22 Feb. 1713— John, born 22 March, 1715.
There was a Nathaniel Blanchard of Weymouth, iu 1662.— [Farmer.

FIFTH BRANCH.

15

No. 5. VI B. LUCY BLANCHARD,
married John Blaisdel, and had three children, 1. Abigail
— 2. Ephraim — 3. Thomas Penniman.
No. 6. VIII B. JOSEPH BLANCHARD,
the son of Ephraim and Anna Blanchard, married Dorothy,
a daughter of Seth Spear, 31 May 1804, and settled in
Quincy. Mrs. Blanchard was born 16 Sept. 1778. Their
children were,
1. Mary Adams, born 27 Feb 1805 I 3. William Prior, born 30 Jan 1814
2. Hiram Washington, b. 7 Jan 1811 |
Mrs Blanchard died 30 Jan. 1822, aged 43 years 8 mos.
Mr. Blanchard died 8 Aug. 1825, aged 44 years, 6 months.
No. 7. I C. MARY ANN BLANCHARD,
married Charles Breck of Quincy, 2 May, 1827, and settled
in Milton. They have one child, Mary Elizabeth, born 26
May, 1829.

No. 8. Ill A. HANNAH BLANCHARD,
perhaps a daughter of Nathaniel and Hannah Blanchard,
married Clement Hayden of Braintree, 26 Nov. 1762.

FIFTH BRANCH.
No. 1. JOSEPH THAYER,
a son of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married Sarah Faxon
of Braintree, 16 Dec. 1725. Their children were,

1. Joseph, born 1 May
2. Sarah, « 1 Dec
Died 11 Oct 1730.

born 19 Sept 1730
« 17 April 1732
" 26 Oct 1733

1727 3. Mehitable.
1728 4. Sarah,
5. Abigail,
His second wife was Eunice Ludden, married 16 Nov.
1738. 1739

6. Huldah, born 12 Aug
Died 19 April 1752.
7. Reuben, born 27 Jan 1741
8^ Timothy, « 17 Oct 1743
Died 23 July 1749.
9. Eunice, born 3 July 1745
No. 2. I A. JOSEPH THAYER, Jr.,
married Zilpah Lane, and settled in Stoughton.

10. Betty, born 25 March 1747
Died 11 May 1749.
11. Timothy, 2d born 4 March 1748
12. Betty, 2d " 23 May 1751
Died 4 April 1752.

His sec-

16 FIFTH BRANCH.
ond wife was Sarah Richards. Mr. Thayer died in Jan.
1818, without issue. Mrs. Thayer afterwards married Dea.
Zacheus Thayer of Randolph. (See 11 Branch, No. 11.)
No. 3. IV A. SARAJH THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, married Moses, son of Ephraim
and Moses Jones. (See Copeland, No. 57, 2.) They had
one son, 1. Moses, born 30 May, 1759. Mr. Jones married
a second wife Dorothy. Their children were,
1760 Joseph, born 12 Feb 1766
1762 Prudence, " 7 Jan 1768
1764 Mary, " 10 Feb 1770
Sarah was the wife of Capt. William Thayer. (13 Branch,
No. 30.)

Abraham,

born 4 Dec

Sarah,

" 26 Dec

John,

" 3 June

No. 4. V A. ABIGAIL THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, married Christopher Capen of
Stoughton, (now Canton.) (See 8 Branch, No. 42.)

No. 5. VII A. REUBEN THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Sarah Linfield of Brain
tree, 17 Sept. 1768, and settled at Braintree. Their chil
dren were,
1. Caleb, born 5 Aug 1770 I 3. Joseph, born 25 Aug 1785
2. Timothy, " 2 Feb 1773 |
No. 6. I B. CALEB THAYER,
a son ofthe preceding, married a Tileston, and setttled in
Sterling, Conn. They had six or more children.

No. 7. II B. TIMOTHY THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married and settled in Provi
dence, R. I. where he died, leaving several children.

No. 8. IX A. EUNICE THAYER,
the surviving daughter of Joseph and Eunice Thayer, mar
ried John Wales, 29 Aug. 1772. (See Wales, No. 15, 8.)
They had one son, 1. John, born 25 Oct 1774. Her sec
ond husband was Jonathan Curtis of Stoughton, married
about 1785, by whom she had one son, 2. Jonathan, born
22 Oct. 1786. Mrs. Curtis died March, 1808.
No. 9. I B. Capt. JOHN WALES,
son ofthe preceding, married Olive Pendergrass, and settled

SIXTH BRANCH. 17
in Randolph. Mrs. Wales was born 4 Dec. 1774. Their
children were, 1. Olive, who died about the year 1804 — 2.
Varrannes — 3. Apollos.
No. 10. II C. VARRANNES WALES,
married Maria, a daughter of Capt. Thomas White of Ran
dolph, and have one son John.
No. 11. Ill C. APPOLLOS WALES,
married Lucinda Faxon of Randolph.
No. 12. II B. JONATHAN CURTIS, Jr.,
was graduated at Dartmouth College in 181 1 ; was settled in
the ministry at Epsom, N. H. 22 Feb. 1815 ; dismissed 1
Jan. 1825, settled in Sharon, Mass. 12 Oct. 1825 ; dismiss
ed in 1834, and settled in Pittsfield, N. H. 1 Oct. 1834. He
married Betsey Barker of Concord, N. H. Their children
were,

1. Jonathan Strong, b. 23 Dec 1817
Died 14 Feb 1819.
2. Sarah Barker, born 28 Sept 1819
3. Jona. Strong, 2d b. 11 June 1821
4. Thos.W.Thompson,b. 18 Apr 1823

5. Mary Kent, born 28 Dee 1825
6. Elizabeth, " 24 Jan 1828
7. Theodore Alden, b. 23 Jan 1831
8. Ellen Annette, b. 23 March 1833

SIXTH BRANCH.
No. 1. SHADRACH THAYER,
a son of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married Rachel, a
daughter of Samuel and Anna White of Braintree, 2 May,
1723. (See White, No. 14, 8, first part.) Their children
were, 1. Uriah, born 15 Oct 1724 I 3. Noah, born 30 Dec 1727
2. Jonathan, " 31 Jan 1726 | 4. Rachel, « 1 April 1730
Mr. Thayer died 17 Feb. 1783, in the 82 year of his age.
No. 2. I A. URIAH THAYER,
married Deborah Copeland of Braintree.
No. 12.) Their children were,

1. Ebenezer, born 27 July 1749
2. Uriah, " 22 Dec 1750
3. Deborah, " 25 May 1752
4. Rachel, " 15 Feb 1754
Died unmarried 29 Jan 1798, te. 44
5. Mary, born 7 Oct 1755
6. Samuel White, " 4 June 1757
7. David, " 18 Jan 1759
25

8. Abner,
9. Hannah,
10. Abner, 2d.,
11. Titus,
12. Stephen,
13. Ezra,
14. Betsey,

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ee Copeland,

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i 28 Sept

1760

cc

16 July

1762

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31 May

1764

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26 Jan

1766

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11 Nov

1768

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25 Jan

1770

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5 May

1773

18 SIXTH BRANCH.
Mr. Thayer died 10 March, 1797, aged 72 years 5 months,
nearly. Mrs. Thayer died 21 Oct. 1805.
No. 3. I B. EBENEZER THAYER,
married Deborah Wild of Braintree, 15 Sept 1770. Their
children were, 1. Deborah, born 25 May, 1772 — 2. Char
lotte — 3. Samuel — 4. Ebenezer. His second wife was
Lydia West, married about 1779. Their children were,
5. Elihu, born 7 Aug 1784 | 6. Lydia, born 15 March 1787
Mr. Thayer died 4 April, 1800, aged 50 years 8 months.
All the children of his first wife died young, except the
oldest.
No. 4. I C. DEBORAH THAYER,
married Zenas Packard, a son of Simeon Packard, and
grandson of Zacheus Packard of North Bridgewater, (see
Alden, No. 36, first part,) and settled in N. Bridgewater.
Mr. Packard was born 22 May, 1771. Their children were,
1. Deborah, born 9 Jan 1795
2. Charlotte, " 2 Oct 1796
3. Zenas, " 29 March 1798

4. Hosea, « 19 March 1800
5. Rachel, " 12 Sept 1803

6. Benjamin Alden, b. 5 Sept 1806
7. Mary Perkins, b. 8 May 1808
8. Lorenzo Emerson, b 6 Aug 1810
9. Horatio, born 26 Feb 1813
10. Lydia Thayer, b. 21 April 1815

5. Mary Perkins, born 19 Jan 1822
Died 13 Aug 1825.
6. Abner Hayden, born 11 Dec 1823

No. 5. I D. DEBORAH PACKARD,
married Samuel Holmes, and settled in East Bridgewater
Mr. Holmes was born 25 Aug. 1793. Their children were,
1. Alpheus, born 11 July 1814
2. Deborah, » 28 May 1816
3. Elizabeth, " 12 April 1818
4. Sam'l.Martin, " 15 March 1820 j 7. Thomas Ellis, ' " 16 Jan
I Died 21 March same year,
Mr. Holmes died 17 Dec. 1827.
No. 6. II D. CHARLOTTE PACKARD,
married Joseph Wild of Braintree, and settled in North
Bridgewater. Their children were,
1. Zenas Packard, born 16 Oct 1818 I Susan Ann, died 7 Jan 1824.
2. Joseph Allen, « 23 Mar 1820 | 5. Deborah, born 2 Oct 1824
3. Charlotte Temple," 2 Oct 1821 I 6. Susan A. Coburn, b. 2JMar 1827
4. Susan Ann, " 23 Mar 1823 | 7. Benjamin, born 15 March 1829

No. 7. HID. ZENAS PACKARD, Jr.,
married Jerusha, daughter of Isaac and Esther Norton,
(see first part, Thayer, No. 21,4,) and settled in North
Bridgewater. Their children were,

SIXTH BRANCH.

19

1. Jerusha, born 13 Mar 1822
2. Betsey French, " 16 Apr 1823
3. Benjamin, " 23 Mar 1825

4. Ezekiel Reed, born 13 Oct 1827
5. Hermon, " 26 Nov 1830

No. 8. IV D. HOSEA PACKARD,
married Roxana Holmes, and settled North Bridgewater.
Their children were,
Henry died 25 Aug 1828.
5. Ebenezer, born 24 March 1828
6. Jerome Henry, born 16 Aug 1830

1. Celia,

born 24 Feb

1819

2. Hosea,

" 4 April

1821

3. Roxana,

" 21 Sept

1824

4. Henry,

" 3 Dec

1825

No. 9. VI D. BENJAMIN A. PACKARD,
married Rhoda Packard, and settled in North Bridgewater.
Their children were,
1. Benj. Winslow, b. 5 Sept 1829 | 2. Andrew Franklin, b. 13 Mar 1831

No. 10. VII D. MARY P. PACKARD,
married William Lewis, and settled in North Bridgewater.
Mr. Lewis was born Aug. 1802. Their child, 1. Mary Eliz
abeth, born 1 Oct. 1831.

were,

1. Phebe,

born 31 Jan

1782

2. Uriah,

" 13 March

1784

3. Rachel,

" 21 Jan

1786

4. Charlotte

« 25 Aug

1788

5. Ephraim,

" 31 May

1791

6. Sally,

" 22 June

1/93

No. 11. II B. URIAH THAYER,
the second son of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, married
Phebe Hayden, and settled in Braintree. Their children

7. Joseph, born 16 March 1796
8. Thomas, died in infancy.
9. William H. born 3 Aug 1799
10. Relief, « 7 Feb 1802
11. Albert, « 26 March 1804

Mr. Thayer, died 22 April, 1805, in the 55 year of his age.
No. 12. II C. URIAH THAYER,
married Thankful, daughter of Lieut. Peter Dyer, and
grand-daughter of Zachariah Thayer. (See first part,
Thayer, No. 55, 10.) Their children were,
1 Thankful, born 7 Feb 1807 | 5. Elias, born 10 April 1815
2. Uriah, " 31 Dec 1808 | 6. Rachel,
3. David, " 8 April 1811 | 7. Richmond,
4. Warren, " 11 March 1813 | 8. Elias Appleton.

No. 13. I D. THANKFUL THAYER,
married Titus Thayer, 2d. son of Stephen Thayer.
No. 64.)

(See

20 SIXTH BRANCH,
No. 14. Ill C. RACHEL THAYER,
a daughter of Uriah and Phebe Thayer, married William
Cleverly, (now Coolidge,) and settled in Quincy. Mr. Coo-
lidge was born 26 July, 1787. Their children were,

1. Phebe Thayer, born 17 Mar 1805
2. William Beals, " 30 Aug 1807
3. Charles, " 9 July 1809

4. Lucy Ann, born 3 Aug 1812
Died June 1813.
5. Lucy Ann.

No. 15. I D. PHEBE T. COOLIDGE,
married Ebenezer Richards, and settled in Weymouth.
Their children were, 1 . Charles Newcomb — 2. unknown
— 3. Ebenezer — 4. George.

No. 16. II D. WILLIAM B. COOLIDGE,
married Maria Tirrell, and settled in Weymouth.

No. 17. V D. LUCY ANN COOLIDGE,
married Prince Nash, and settled in Weymouth.

No. 18. IV C. CHARLOTTE THAYER,
a daughter of Uriah and Phebe Thayer, married Samuel
Newcomb, and settled in Braintree. Mr. Newcomb born
15 Oct 1786. Their children were,
1. Charlotte, born 11 Sept 1807 I 4. Mary Ann, born Sept 1814
2. Nathaniel, " 16 May 1810 \ 5. Abigail, " May 1819
3. Samuel Gardner, b. June 1813 I 6. Francis Henry, " Feb 1831
Died Sept 1814. I
No. 19. I D. CHARLOTTE NEWCOMB,
married Capt. Levi White, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were, 1. Levi— 2. Southerland Douglas— 3. an
infant.No. 20. II D. NATHANIEL NEWCOMB,
married Harriet, daughter of Lemuel Bent, and settled in
Braintree. They have one child, Harriet, born in 1833.
No. 21. VC. EPHRAIM THAYER,
a son of Uriah and Phebe Thayer, married Salome Burrill
of Weymouth, and settled in Braintree. Their children
were, 1 . Salome— 2. Nancy Ann— 3. Charles Henry.
Mr. Thayer died of consumption, 22 Nov. 1 832.
No. 22. VI C. SALLY THAYER,
a sister ofthe preceding, married Nathaniel Hayden, and

SIXTH BRANCH. 21
settled in Braintree. Their children were, 1. Nathaniel,
born 11 Nov. 1811—2. Sally, born 10 Nov. 1813—3. Jona
than— 4. Joseph — 5. William — 6. Albert — 7. Henry — 8. Al
bert — 9. Bartlett — 10. unknown.
No. 23. VII C. JOSEPH THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Drucilla Penniman, and
settled in Randolph. She died without issue. His second
wife was Evelina Stetson. (See No. 51, 2.) Their chil
dren were, 1. Joseph Henry — 2. George Washington — 3.
Drucilla — 4. Elmeda.

No. 24. IX C. WILLIAM H. THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Lucy Clark, and settled
in Randolph. Their children were, 1. William — 2. Lucy
— 3. Napoleon — 4. Atkins — 5. unknown.

No. 25. X C. RELIEF THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, married Caswell Pool, and settled
in Randolph. Their children were, 1. Caswell Gardner —
2. Thomas Atwood — 3. John Phillebrown — 4. Laura Ann
Relief — 5. Charles Norris — 6. George — 7. Emmory.

No. 26. XI C. ALBERT THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Clarissa White, and
settled in Braintree or Randolph. Mrs. Thayer was born
8 Jan. 1800.

No. 27. DEBORAH THAYER,
a daughter of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, married Shere-
biah Arnold, 10 Aug. 1777, (see first part, Arnold, No. 13,)
and settled in Braintree. They had one son, 1. Sherebiah,
born 15 July 1778. Mr. Arnold died 13 June, 1778. Mrs.
Arnold, a widow, died 10 May, 1793, aged 41 years.
No. 28. I C. SHEREBIAH ARNOLD,
married Rachel Wild Arnold, daughter of Joseph and Ruth
Arnold. (See first part, Arnold, No. 15, 3.) Their chil
dren were, 1. Rachel — 2. Sherebiah Joseph — 3. Ruth.
He married a second wife and removed to Maine.
No. 29. V B. MARY THAYER,
a daughter of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, married Samuel
Belcher, who are now living in Randolph. Mr. Belcher
was born 3 Aug. 1761. Their children were,

22 SIXTH BRANCH.
1. Polly, born 29 April 1784 I 5. Sarah, born 1 Sept 1792
2. Samuel, " 10 Oct 1786 | 6. Deborah, " 12 Sept 1790
3. Jonathan, " 6 Oct 1788 7. Linus, " 27 Dec 1801
4. Elizabeth, " 5 Jan 1790 | Died in infancy.
No. 30. I C. POLLY BELCHER,
married Samuel Bass in 1802, (see first part, Bass No. 22,
2,) and settled in Braintree, Vt. Their children were,

1. Samuel Belcher, born 2 Jan 1804
Died 18 Jan 1805.
2. Samuel Belcher, b. 15 Nov 1805
3. Jonathan Belcher, b. 26 Dec 1807
4. Mary, born 27 Jan 1810
5. Elizabeth, " 26 May 1812

6. James, born 12 April 1814
7. Harriet,
8. Hurriet, 2d.,
9. Josiah,
10. John Quincy Adams,
11. Savill, died an infant.

No. 31. HID. JONATHAN B. BASS,
married Emily Kidder, and settled in Braintree, Vt.

No. 32. II C. SAMUEL BELCHER, Jr.,
married Amanda Bill, and settled in Braintree, Vt. Their
children were, 1. Samuel White, born 18 Aug. 1813 — 2.
Linus, born 16 April, 1816 — 3. Amanda— 4. Jonathan Wales.
His second wife was Polly Hutchinson. 5. Sewall Hutch
inson — 6. Deborah — 7. Samuel.

No. 33. Ill C. JONATHAN BELCHER,
married Sally, daughter of Col. Simeon White, (see first
part, White, No. 25, 12,) and settled in Randolph. Mrs.
Belcher was born 16 March, 1796. Their children were,
1. Sarah White, born 30 Nov 1821 I 3. Mary Thayor, born 18 Sept 1830
2. Jonathan White, " 14 Nov 1823 |
No. 34. IV C. ELIZABETH BELCHER,
married Amos Wardner, and settled in Roxbury, Vt. Their
children were, 1. Amos, born 10 Dec. 1815 — 2. George
Washington, born 27 July, 1817.

No. 35. VI C. DEBORAH BELCHER,
married Jonathan Thayer, (No. 136,) and settled in Ran
dolph.No. 36. VI B. SAMUEL WHITE THAYER,
a son of Uriah and Deborah Thayer,marricd Esther French,
9 May, 1780, (see Ninth Branch, No. 35, 2,) and settled in
Braintree ; afterwards removed to Wrentham, where he
spent his days. Their children were,

SIXTH BRANCH.

23

1. Snm'l Whito, born 26 Juno 1783
2. Klisha, " 15 Sept 1785
;l. I'lHthor, « I!) Jim I7H8
4. Mary, " 23 Jim 1791
5. K/.ia, " IH Sopl I7!)3

6. Anna, ?
7. a Son, $
8. Silas,
!l. Susannah,
10. Sylvanus,

born 29 Juno 1790
" 21 Oct 1798
" !) I'Yh 18(11
" 28 Nov 1803

Mr. Thayer died 3 Jan. 1816, in the 59th year of his age.
No. 37. I C. Dr. SAMUEL W. THAYER,
commenced the study of Medicine, under the tuition of Dr.
Ebene'/cr Alden of Randolph, with whom he continued un
til about, the time of his death in 180(i. (See first part,
Alden, No. 10.) Ile completed his studies under the in
struction of Dr. Elias Weld of Amesbury, Mass. about the
year 1809, settled in Braintree, Vt. and afterwards remov
ed to The t ford. Ho married Ruth, the oldest daughter of
Dcti. Eliphalet Packard of Winthrop, Me. 7 Oct. 1813.
Sho was born 19 Sept. 1786. Their children were,

1. Ruth Hun oil, born 10 Mny 18 Ui
Died 1 1 May, siiinn year.
2. Saiii'l Whito, horn 21 'May 1817
3. Mary George, » 28 Doe. 1818
4. Ruth, " 16 Nov 1820
Died tho same day.
5. Elias Wold, born 10 Oct 1821
Diod 1 1 Oct saino year.

<!. Abigail Wold, born 10 Oct 1821
Diod 12 Oct same year.
7. liushbrook, born 2!) Sept 1822
8. .Ins. Clary Bnrroll, b. 10 Aug 1821
9. Ruth Swan, born 30 April 1826
Diod 22 Aug 1827.
lO.iDarw'm, born 2 Fob 1828
Tho 5th and 6th wore twins.

No. 38. II C. ELISHA THAYER,
(the principal author of this Memorial,) was educated in
Medical Science and Practice, under the instruction of Dr.
Jonathan Wales of Randolph, (see first part, Wales, No.
11, 4,) and settled first; in Bethel, Vt. and in the autumn of
1815 removed to Dedham, Mass. lie married Nancy Bil
lings of Cnnton, 8 July, 1813. (See first part, Billings, No.
31, -1.) Their children were,

1. Niiiu-v Billings, born 1 Sopl 181 I
2. Klislin Krouch, " 2 Doc 1815
3. Maria. " 1 May 1821

¦I. John Henry Buss, b. 8 June 1830
5. George Ueber, born 18 Dec 1834

No. 39. I D. NANCY B. THAYER,
married John Bass Arnold of Braintree, 26 Nov. 1829, ason
of Samuel V. Arnold, (first part, Arnold, No. 14, 3,) and
settled in Braintree. Their children were,
I. Samuel Vinton, b. 21 April 18,11 I 3. Maria Angonotto, b. 8 Jan 1835
2. Edmund Sopor,b. 13 March 1833 |
No. 40. Ill C. ESTHER THAYER,
married Elias White of Attleborough, Mass. and settled in

24 SIXTH BRANCH.
Wrentham, afterwards removed to Bangor, Me. Mr. White
was born 3 Oct. 1787. Their children were,
1. Esther Thayer, b. 2 April 1815 I 3. Charles French, b. 27 Sept 1818
Died 23 Oct 1834. 4. Mary Ann, born 22 Feb 1820
2. Samuel Thayer, b. 26 Sept 1816 | Died 22 Oct 1834.

No. 41. IV C. MARY THAYER,
married Lewis George of Wrentham, with whom she lived
about a year, and died 21 May, 1818, aged 27 years and 4
months, without issue.
The following lines, written by herself, and found among her papers,
after her death, are indicative ofthe state of her mind :
"No meaner things, their ravished eyes behold,
Than robes of white and crowns of radient gold —
Sceptres and thrones beyond the lofty sky,
With golden harps and palms of victory.
O may this soul, when stript of mortal clay,
Mount to those realms of bright celestial day ;
To dwell forever on that peaceful shore,
Where sighings cease, and sins disturb no more.'7
Capt. Lewis George died 1 1 June, 1834, aged 44 years.
Capt. George was a kind husband, and in his own neigh
bourhood, and wherever known, he was respected for his
kindness and undissembled friendship.

No. 42. V C. EZRA THAYER,
married Huldah Carpenter of Wrentham, and now lives in
Taunton. Mrs. Thayer was born 8 Nov. 1794. Their
children were,
1. Ezra George, born 8 March 1821
2. Elizabeth C. born 29 Nov 1822
3. William Walker, b. 8 May 1825
4. Esther French, born 31 Jan 1827
5. Abner, died the day of his birth.

6. Ann Maria, born 10 July 1829
Died 24 Dec 1829.
7. Charles Bradford, born Apr 1833
8. Sylvanus, born 31 March 1835
The 5th and 6th were twins.

No. 43. VIII C. SILAS THAYER,
married Rebecca Carr of Rhode Island, and lives in Sharon,
Mass. Their children are,
1. John Alden, born 8 March 1823 I 3. Silas Lysander, born 28 Dec 1827
2. Rebecca Davis, " 23 April 1825 | 4. Anne Eliza, » Dec 1834
No. 44. IX C. SUSANNaITtHAYER,
married Otis Cheever of Wrentham. Their children were,
1. Alonzo Williams, b. 27 Feb 1831 | 2. Ann F. Malvina, b. 4 Sept 1833
No. 45. X C. SYLVANUSHTHAYER,
married Rebecca Crossman of Taunton, and settled in

SIXTH BRANCH. 25
Wrentham. Mrs. Thayer was born 23 March, 1806. Their
children were,
1. Harriet, born 17 July 1827 I 3. Abby Elizabeth, b. 18 Aug 1831
2. Henry Allen, " 11 May 1829 | Died 14 Dec 1834.
No. 46. VII B. DAVID THAYER,
a son of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, married Anna French,
16 Oct. 1783, (see Ninth Branch, No. 36,) and settled in
Braintree. Their children were,
1. David, born 19 Feb 1784 | 2. Anna, born 8 Aug 1785
Mr. Thayer " died with a mortification on one of his fin
gers, 27 March, 1785, after a few days' complaint, viz : at
meeting one Sabbath, and dead the next." — [Records.
Mrs. Thayer afterwards married Dea. Eliphalet Packard
of North Bridgewater, who removed with his family to
Winthrop, Me.
No. 47. I C. DAVID THAYER,
died in the flower of his age, with Diabetes, 27 April, 1806,
at the age of 22 years and 2 months, much lamented by all
his connexions and acquaintance.

No. 48. II C. ANNA THAYER,
married Samuel Floyd of New Sharon, Me. and now lives
in Winthrop. Their children were,
1. Eliza Ann, born 11 Aug 1815 I 3. Silas Thayer, born 10 Oct 1820
2. Sally, « 9 Nov 1817 | 4. Albion, ' " 27 June 1823
VIII. B. Abner Thayer, a son of Uriah and Deborah
Thayer, died 29 Aug. 1762, at the age of 1 year and 11
months.

No. 49. IX B. HANNAH THAYER,
a daughter of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, married John
White of Randolph, 25 Oct 1781. (See first part, White,
No. 25, 5.) Their children were,

4. Ruth, born 13 Nov 1787
Died in infancy.

1. John, born 31 May 1782
2. Hannah, " 18 March 1784
3. Charlotte, " 3 Jan 1786
Mrs. White died 6 Jan. 1788, aged 25 years 6 months

No. 50. I C. JOHN WHITE,
married Olive Linfield, (see first part, White, No. 24,) and
settled in Thetford, Vt. Mrs. White was born 17 May,
1786. Their children were,
26

26

SIXTH BRANCH.

1. a Son,
2. Daughter,
3. Sarah Ann.

born

5 April 1811
15 June 1813

4. Olive,
5. John,
6. John.

No. 51. II C. HANNAH WHITE,
married Jeremiah Stetson, 1 Dec. 1803, and settled in
Weymouth. Mr. Stetson was born 1 Sept. 1776. Their
children were,

1. Mary, born 5 Oct 1804
Died 18 Oct same year.
2. Evelina, born 25 Nov 1805
3. Hiram, " 14 Nov 1807
4. Lucinda, " 17 Jan 1811
5. Louisa, " 8 July 1813

6. Harriet Newell, b. 2 March 1815
7. David Brainard, b. 1 Feb 1817
8. Anson, born 18 Jan 1821
9. Julia Ann, " 14 Dec 1823
10. Henry Martin, " 18 Dec 1825

II D. EVELINA STETSON,
married Joseph Thayer, (see No. 23,) and settled in
Randolph.

No. 52. IV D. LUCINDA STETSON,
married William Burrill, and settled in Weymouth.
have one child.

They

No. 53. Ill C. CHARLOTTE WHITE,
married Benjamin Thayer, and settled at Weymouth. (See
10 Branch, No. 5.) Her second husband was Stephen
Blanchard, by whom she had one child.

No. 54. X B. ABNER THAYER,
a son of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, married Persis Tur
ner, and settled in Turner, Me. Their children were,
1. Abner, born 22 May
2. William, " 27 Nov
Died 5 Aug 1803.
3. Sarah Rand, born 31 Aug

4. Persis,
5. Charles,
6. Rustbrook,
7. John,
8. Evelina,
9. William,

No.

27 June
8 Aug
23 May
16 Jan
17 Oct
20 Aug

1791 1792
1794 1796
1798
18001802
1803
1805

10. Mary, born 6 May

1807

11. Lucius,. " 28 Feb

1809

12. Jane, " 1 Oct

1810

13. Emma, " 17 Jan

1812

Died Feb 1833.

14. Francis, born 28 Sept

1814

15. Harriet, " 7 March

1817

16. Henry, " 5 Sept

1819

Died 4 Sept 1820.

17. Henry, born 1 March

1821

55. I C. ABNER THAYER,
was a Master Mariner, in which occupation he was em
ployed many years ; but in consequence of a long series of
misfortunes, he abandoned the sea, purchased a farm, and
now lives in Bangor, Me. He married Elizabeth H. Taber
of New Bedford, and settled in the city of New York. They

SIXTH BRANCH. 27
had one child born there, viz : 1. Harriet Eliza, born 17
Feb. 1819 or 20. Mrs. Thayer died June, 1821. He has
since married a second wife.
No. 56. Ill C. SARAH^THAYER,
married Charles Cushing, and settled in Turner. Their
children were,
1. Mary E. born 28 June
2. Sarah, « 5 Nov
3. Francis, « 13 Feb
4. Deborah T. " 18 Jan
No. 57. V C. CHARLES THAYER,
married Amelia Towne, and settled in Foxcroft, Me. They
have one child, Persis T. born 13 March, 1830.

1822

| 5. Persis,

born 15 June

1828

1823

I 6. Charles,

" 28 Oct

1829

1825

7. John T.

" 30 Sept

1831

18271

1

No. 58. VI C. RUSHBROOK THAYER,
married Harriet Walker in 1833, and settled in Foxcroft.

No. 59. VII C. JOHN THAYER,
married Temperance F. Cushing, and settled in Turner.
Their children were,
1. Elizabeth Taber, b. 7 March 1829 | 2. Lydia Ann T. b. 5 March 1830

No. 60. VIII C. EVELINA THAYER,
married Elisha Daggett, and settled in Foxcroft. Their
children were,
1. Mary T. born 13 March 1828 I 3. Evelina, born 1 June 1831
2. Matilda, " 17 May 1829 | Mrs. Doggett died 2 Oct 1831.

No. 61. XI B. TITUS THAYER,
a son of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, married Susannah
Sprague of Boston, and settled in Braintree. Their chil
dren were,
1. Susannah, born in 1794 I 3. Susannah, born 24 Dec 1798
Died 8 Jan 1798 aged 3 years 6 mos. | 4. John Hancock, ? « ,9 , j jgQ^
4. John Hancock, born in 1796 5. James, ) *
Died 12 July 1798, aged 2 years. I
No. 62. Ill C. SUSANNAH THAYER,
married Robert Milton Thayer of Braintree. Mr. Thayer
was born 17 Dec. 1799. Their children were,
1. Susannah, born 9 Sept 1818 | 2. Lydia Jane, born 29 March 1820

No. 63. IV C. JOHN H. THAYER,
married Louisa Holbrook of Randolph, and settled in Brain-

28 SIXTH BRANCH.
tree. Mrs. Thayer born 16 Oct. 1802. Their children
were,
1. Quincy Adams, b. 10 Mar 1825 I 3. Lois Livia, born 30 Dec 1828
2. Lucinda Ann, born 2 Nov 1826 | 4. an Infant, " 14 Sept 1832

No. 64. XII B. STEPHEN THAYER,
a son of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, married Sally, daugh
ter of Ezra and Hannah Shaw of Abington, (see Copeland
No. 15, first part,) and settled in Braintree. Their chil
dren were,

I.Stephen, born 6 Jan 1794
2. Betsey, « 25 Jan 1796
3. Sally, " 8 Dec 1798
Died 1 Aug 1809.
4. Hannah, born 15 March 1801

5. Stephen, 2d., born 14 May 1803
6. Titus, " 22 Sept 1805
7. Mary, " 6 March 1807
8. Sally, " 19 Sept 1810

His second wife was Mary Shaw, sister of his first wife.
Lieut. Stephen Thayer died Oct. 1823.
No. 65. II C. BETSEY THAYER,
married Ezra Shaw of Abington, by whom she had one
child, 1. Henry.

No. 66. V C. STEPHEN THAYER,
married Sarah Shaw, and settled in Abington. Their chil
dren were,
1. Sarah Ellis, born 20 Aug 1827 | 2. Mary, born Dec 1830

No. 67. VI C. TITUS THAYER, 2d.,
married Thankful Thayer, (See No. 13, I. D.,) and settled
in Braintree. Their children were,
1. Betsey Jane, bora May 1827 I 3. John, born 9 Dec 1830
2. a Daughter, « 28 Aug 1829 |
No. 68. VII C. MARY THAYER,
married John H. Thayer, a son of Charles Thayer, and
settled in Braintree.
No. 69. II A. JONATHAJVTHAYER,
the second son of Shadrach and Rachel Thayer, married
Dorcas Hayden, and settled in Braintree. Their children
were,
1. Nehemiah, born 11 Aug 1748 4. Jonathan, born 15 June 1758
2. Dorcas, « 11 Dec 1752 Died in infancy.
3. Lydia, « 20 Nov 1755 5. Jonathan, bora 10 April 1761
Capt. Jonathan Thayer died 18 Jan. 1805.
Mrs. Thayer died in Jan. 1814.

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No. 70. I B. NEHEMIAH THAYER,
married Sarah Hobart of Pembroke, Mass. in 1785. Their
children were,
1. Sally, born 20 July 1787 | 2. an infant, died 11 Jan 1792
Mrs. Thayer died 6 Jan. 1792. His second wife was
Mary Nash, married 2 July, 1798. Their children were,
3. Mary, born 8 Jan 1800 | 4. Clarissa, born July 1805
No. 71. I C. SALLY THAYER,
married Capt. Isaac Dyer, a son of Leiut. Peter Dyer of
Braintree. Capt. Dyer was born 8 Nov. 1782. Their chil
dren were,

4. Nehemiah Franklin,b.l0 Janl813
5. Lorenzo.

1. Jane Bailey, born 13 March 1807
2. Isaac, " 23 May 1809
3. Lavinia, " 15 Feb 1811
No. 72. ID. JANE B. DYER,
married Warren Mansfield of Braintree. (See 13 Branch,
No. 12.)

No. 73. Ill D. LAVINIA DYER,
married Hiram Wild of Braintree. They have one child,
1. Lavinia Ann, born 12 July, 1831.

No. 74. Ill C. MARY THAYER,
a daughter of Nehemiah and Mary Thayer, married Joseph
Dyer, a brother of Capt- Isaac D. and settled in Braintree.
Their children were, 1. Clarissa Thayer — 2. Joseph — 3.
Mary — 4. Sarah — 5. Eunice — 6. Sarah, 2d. — 7. Lavinia —
8. Nehemiah.

No. 75. IV C. CLARISSA THAYER,
married Samuel Sanborn, and settled in Northfield, Vt.
Their child, 1. Samuel Roby.

No. 76. II B. DORCAS THAYER,
a daughter of Jonathan and Dorcas Thayer, married Alex
ander White about 1778, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were,
1. Samuel,
% Alexander, born 12 Jan 1781

4. Thomas, born 3 Jan 1786
& Jonathan, " 13 Oct 1795

3. Lydia, Mr. White died in Sept. 1814.
No. 77. I C. SAMUEL WHITE,
married Mary Hayward about 1804, and settled in Brain

30 SIXTH BRANCH.
i
tree. Their children were, 1. Samuel — 2. Edward — .3
Sarah C. — 4. John-»-5. Bartimeus — 6. Nehemiah — 7. Mary.

No. 78. II C. ALEXANDER WHITE,
married Betsey Faxon, and settled at Braintree. Their
children were,
1. an infant, who died 23 Jan 1806 | 2. Elizabeth A. born 14 Mar 1807
Mrs. White died 23 March, 1807. His second wife was
Tirzah  , who was born 14 Nov. 1795. Their children
were, 6. Nathaniel, born 8 Dec 1824

3. Alexander, born 14 Feb 1818
4. Henry Augustus," 13 Oct 1819
5. Maria Fay, " 31 July 1821

7. Caroline, " 12 Feb 1828
8. Jacob, " 30 July 1831

No. 79. Ill C. LYDIA WHITE,
married James Bowditch of Braintree. Their children were,
1. Alexander — 2. Dorcas — 3. James — 4. Alden — 5. Mary —
6. Lydia — 7. Almira.

No. 80. IV C. THOMAS WHITE,
married Matilda  , who was born 8 July, 1786. Their
children were, 1. Ira Thomas, born 15 March, 1818 — 2.
Alexander.

No. 81. V C. DORCAS WHITE,
married Benjamin Bowditch of Braintree. Their children
were, 1. Caroline — 2. Benjamin F. — 3. Adoniram.
His second wife was Lydia Thayer. (See No. 83, 1.)
Their children were, 4. Eunice — 5. George — 6. Gilbert.

No. 82. VI C. JONATHAN WHITE,
married Susannah  , who was born 24 June, 1798, and
settled in Braintree. Their child, 1 . Susan, born 26 May,
1827. "

No. 83. Ill B. LYDIA THAYER,
a daughter of Jonathan and Dorcas Thayer, married Abra
ham Thayer of Braintree. (See first part, Thayer, No.
48, 7.) Their children were,
1. Lydia, born 12 Sept 1787 I 4. Nehemiah, born 5 Jan 1795
2. Sarah, « 15 Aug 1789 | Died in youth.
3. Abraham, " 24 Dec 1791 I 5. Jonathan, born 27 April 1797
I 6. Relief, « 24 Feb 1799
Mr. Thayer died in Jan. 1819.
I C. Lydia Thayer, married Benj. Bowditch. (See No. 81.)

SIXTH BRANCH. 31
No. 84. II C. SARAH THAYER,
married Charles Hayward of Braintree, had one child, 1 .
Sarah Thayer, born 18 Jan. 1818. Mrs. Hayward died 15
Feb. 1818.

No. 85. Ill C. Col. ABRAHAM THAYER,
married Mary Nash Arnold, probably a grand-daughter of
Samuel Arnold, (first part, Arnold, No. 6,) and settled in
Weymouth. Their children were,

1. Nehemiah, born 12 Oct 1814
2. Charles Hayward, b. 12 May 1816
3. Sarah Hayward, b. 18 Mar 1818

4. Mary Weston, born 25 Mar 1820
5. Abraham, " 10 Apr 1822
6. Cornelia, " 23 Aug 1824

Mrs. Thayer died 1 Feb. 1825. His second wife was
Abigail  , who was born 11 July, 1802. Their children
were,
7. Benj. Bowditch, b. 5 July 1828 | 8. Caroline Cottonton, b. 14 Jan 1832

No. 86. V C. JONATHAN THAYER,
married Ruth Penniman, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were, 1. Lucinda — 2. Jonathan — 3. Joseph Parker
— 4. an infant.

No. 87. VI C. RELIEF THAYER,
married Gardner Penniman, a brother of Jonathan's wife,
and settled in Braintree. Their children were, 1. Lydia
— 2. Catharine — 3. Mary Relief— 4. Sarah — 5. Gardner —
6. Eliza.

No. 88. V B. JONATHAN THAYER,
the youngest son of Jonathan and Dorcas Thayer, married
Betsey Faxon, 9 May, 1780, settled in Braintree ; after
ward removed to Windsor, Vt. then to Amherst, N. H.
Their children were,
1. Beulah, born 17 April 1781
Died 9 Aug 1782.
2. Barnabas, born 28 Aug 1783
3. Jonathan, " 6 Jan 1786
4. Betsey, " 12 Aug 1788
Died 8 March 1796.
5. Beulah, 2d., born 22 Nov. 1790
No. 89. II C. BARNABAS THAYER,
married Susannah Packard, and settled in Windsor, Vt.
afterwards removed to South' Boston, Mass.
Their children were,

6. Ludovicus, born 3 June 1793
Died 9 March 1794.
7. Ludovicus, 2d., born 17 Mar 1796
8. Joel F. " 3 Oct 1797
9. Betsey, 2d., " 6 Jan 1800
10. Lavinia, " 22 Feb 1802

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SIXTH BRANCH.

1. Geo. Washington, b. 28 Jan 1806
2. Edward Sumner, b. 19 Nov 1809
3. Maria, who died 21 Aug 1813

4. Eliza Hayden, born 15 June 1814
5. Joel — 6. Susan.

No. 90. Ill C. JONATHAN THAYER,

married Sally Thayer, and
children were,
1. Elizabeth F. born 24 Dec 1806
2. Jonathan L. " 8 Sept 1808
3. Joel E. " 11 Nov 1809

settled in Braintree. Their

4. Sally Maria, born 10 March 1812
5. Almira, " 21 March 1814
Died 10 March 1815.

No. 91. VC. BEULAH THAYER,
married David Holbrook, Esq. of Braintree. Mr. Holbrook
was born 6 Aug. 1782. Their children were,
1. Adeline, born 19 Aug 1807 I 3. Joel Edwin,
2. David Alfred, " 11 March 1809 | 4. Elizabeth.
No. 92. I D. ADELINE HOLBROOK,
married a Mr. Eales, and settled at Detroit in Michigan.
Their child, 1. George.

No. 93. Ill D. JOEL EDWIN HOLBROOK,
married Susan, daughter of Capt. Ralph Arnold of Brain
tree, 4 April, 1832. (See first part, Arnold No. .)

No. 94. IV D. ELIZABETH HOLBROOK,
married Elbridge Gerry Hayden of Quincy. (See 12th

Branch, No.

•)

No. 95. VII C. LUDOVICUS THAYER,
married Rhoda Penniman of Windsor, Vt. and settled there;
afterwards moved to Orono, Me. Children not known.

No. 96. VIII C. JOEL F. THAYER,
married Charlotte Fessenden of Boston, and settled in
Woburn. After having studied the Science of Medicine,
he relinquished the practice and is now a Druggist. Their
children were,
1. Frederic Fessenden, born 17 Dec 1820 — 2. George Augustus, born 19
Oct 1824—3. Charles Edward, born 14 June 1828—4. Charlotte Ann,
born 22 June 1834.

No. 97. IX C. BETSEY THAYER,
married Luther Damon of Hartland, Vt. and settled there.
Their children not known.

SIXTH BRANCH. 33
No. 98. m A. NQAH THAYER,
a son of Shadrach and Rachel Thayer, married Margaret,
a daughter of William and Sarah Harmon, who was born
23 April, 1731. Their children were,

1. Zachariah Marquand, born 1752
2. Noah, born
3. Margaret, " 8 Feb 1757

6. Michal, born 13 May 1765
7. Tamar, "
8. Meribah, " 1 May 1769

4. Shadrach, " 18 May 1759 li). Mechech, " 29 March 1772
.5. Experience, " 28 April 1761 J 10. Leah, " 8 April 1774
Mrs. Thayer died in March, 1794.
No. 99. I B. ZACHARIAH M. THAYER,
married Judith Crane, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were, 1. Ruth — 2. Deborah. His second wife
was Sarah Gardner df Hingham, married about 1792. Mr.
Thayer died 24 May, 18.08, aged 56.
No. 100. I C. RUTH THAYER,
married a Williams, and had two children,names not known,
nor where settled.

No. 101. II C. DEBORAH THAYER,
married Zachariah Godfrey, and had several children
whose names are not known, nor where settled.
No. 102. II B. NOAH THAYER, Jr.,
married Dorothy Hunt, 15 March, 1775, and settled in
Randolph. Their children were, 1. Dorothy — 2. Polly —
3. Sally — 4. Susannah — 5. Tamar — 6. Betsey — 7. Leah,
born 17 Feb. 1788—8. Peter, born 23 Nov. 1789—9. Noah,
born 20 July, 1792. Mr. Thayer died in May, 1803.
No. 103. I C. DOROTHY THAYER,
married Issachar Everett, and settled in Wrentham. Mrs.
Everett died in Oct. 1833.
No. 104. II C. POLLY THAYER,
married Isaac Tower and settled in Randolph. Their chil
dren were, 1. Orimel— 2. Isaac— 3. Mary— 4. Benjamin
Franklin, born 24 April, 1806—5. Sally, b. 25 Dec. 1807—
6. Elmira, b. 11 July, 1810—7. Luther, b. 22 Feb. 1813—
8. Silas, b. 23 Sept. 1815—9. Lorenzo, b. 14 May, 1820.
No. 105. I D. ORIMEL TOWER,
married Phebe Thayer, and settled in Randolph. They
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34 SIXTH BRANCH.
had one child born 8 Aug. 1821 . Mrs. Tower died 26 Jan,
1833, aged 23 years.
" Her disease succeeded an extensive burn, which de
stroyed nearly all the integuments and muscles ofthe feet.
She endured the spasms of this truly frightful disease with
a remarkable degree of fortitude ; and while perfectly sen
sible ofthe rapid approach of death, anticipated the event
with composure, and in the end calmly resigned herself
into the hands of her heavenly father. — [Norfolk Advertiser.

No. 106. II D. ISAAC TOWER, Jr.,
married Minora Brackett, and settled in Randolph.

No. 107. Ill D. MARY TOWER,
married Hiram Alden, a son of Simeon Alden, (see first
part, Alden No. 59, 1,) and settled in Randolph. Their
children were, 1. Hiram — 2. Julia Ann — 3. Charlotte — 4.
an infant.

No. 108. IV D. BENJAMIN F. TOWER,
married a Hollis, and settled in Randolph, and have chil
dren, names not known.
No. 109. V D. SALLY TOWER,
married Melvin Orr, and settled in North Bridgewater.

No. 110. VI D. ELMIRA TOWER,
married Winslow B. Cushman, and settled in N. Bridge-
water. It is said that all of the name of Cushman in New
England, are descendants of Elder Thomas Cushman, who
came to this country in 1620 or 21. His sons were Thomas,
Isaac, Elkanah and Eleazer,— [See Alden's Coll. 3, 253.
No. 111. IHC. SALLY THAYER,
a daughter of Noah and Dorothy Thayer, married Amps
Aldrich, and settled in Wrentham. Mr. Aldrich was born
10 Feb. 1785, Their children were,
1. Artemas, born 3 Jan 1809 I 4. Anson T. born 14 Nov 1814
2. Harriet E. ' " 2 Nov 18111
No. 112. I D. ARTEMAS ALDRICH,
married Jane T. Mann, and settled in Randolph. Mrs.
Aldrich was born 23 March, 1808. Their child, 1. Sarah
Jane, born 17 July, 1832.

SIXTH BRANCH. 35
No. 113. IV C. SUSANNAH THAYER,
a daughter of Noah and Dorothy Thayer, married Isaac
Spear, and settled in Boston. Their children were, 1.
Thomas Jefferson — 2. George — 3. Isaac — 4. William — 5.
Henry, and five others, names not known.

No. 114. VIC. BETSEY THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, married Elisha Jones, and settled
in Boston. Their children were,
1. Elisha, born 3 Aug. 1804 | 2. James S. born 7 Feb 1806

No. 115. VII C. LEAH THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, married the same Elisha Jones
as above. Their children were,
3. Elizabeth, born 5 April 1812

Died 17 April 1831.

1. George W. born 7 May 1808
2. Henry, " 11 Feb 1810
Died 16 April 1816.
Her second husband is Dr. Paul R. Metcalf of Wretham.
4. Paul S. born 7 May, 1828.

No. 116. VIIIC. PETER THAYER,
married Betsey Bird of Stoughton, and settled in Boston.
Their children were, 1 . Washington — 2. Clarissa, who died
an infant — 3. Elizabeth — 4. Peter.

No. 117. IXC. NOAH THAYER,
married Amelia Howard, and settled in Randolph. They
have had one child, 1. Amelia, born 6 April, 1817. Mrs.
Thayer died 6 April, 1817, aged 21 years. His second wife
was Joanna, daughter of Meshech Thayer. (See No. 137.)
Their children were,
2. Washington, born 21 Feb 1820 I 4. Elisha, born 16 Aug 1823
3. a son, " 22 Sept 1821 | Died 22 Sept 1825.
Died an infant of 6 hours. 5. Luther Aldrich, b. 12 Dec 1825
| 6. born 28 Aug 1828

No. 118. Ill B. MARGARET THAYER,
a daughter of Noah and Margaret Thayer, married Joseph
Steele, and settled in Washington, N. H. Their children
were, 1 . Tamar— -2. Nancy — 3. Hannah, 4. Margaret, twins
— 5. Zachariah, and others, names not known.
No. 119. IV B. SHADRACH THAYER,
a son of Noah and Margaret Thayer, married Ruth Vinton,
18 Oct. 1779, (see first Branch, No. 25,) and settled in
Monson, Mass. Their children were,

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SIXTH BRANCH.

1. Betsey, born 30 July
Died 13 July 1800.
2. Ruth, born 2 Dec
3. Pollv, " 5 Jan
* Died 22 April 1804.
4. Relief, born 27 Feb
Died 17 April 1817.
No. 120. V B. EXPERIENCE THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, married Samuel Crane, and settled
at Bradford. Their children were,

1780

5'. John, born 7 March 1788

6. Zachariah Mark, b. 16 Aug 1793

1781

1 7. Sally, born 17 Feb 1795

1784

8. Isaac, ) „ 10 Jan j797
9. Rebecca, >

1786

10. Shadrach, " 17 Aug 1799

11. Timothy, " 16 June 1806

1. Betsey,
2. Polly,
3. Sally,

born 5 March 1784
« 29 Oct 1787
" 11 Oct 1789

4. Samuel,
5. Joshua, >
6. Ebenezer, J

born 27 Jan 1795
" 15 May 1798

No. 121. IC. BETSEY CRANE,
married Micah Smith, and settled in Stoughton. Their
children were, 1. Betsey Drake, born 14 Jan. 1810 — 2. Sam
uel Crane — 3. Asahel — 4. Ansel — 5. Mary — 6. Martha.

No. 122. II C. POLLY CRANE,
married Gideon Denton, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were, 1. Mary Francis — 2. Anna Alden Loring —
3. Jacob and Elizabeth, twins. Mr. Denton died in the
prime of life.

No. 123. Ill C. SALLY CRANE,
married Dea. Seth Littlefield of Easton, and settled in
New Grantham, N.

H.

No. 124. IV C. Dea. SAMUEL CRANE,
married Roxana, daughter of Ebenezer and Abigail Crane
of Stoughton. Mrs. Crane was born 8 Sept. 1796. Their
children were,

1. Francis Bradford, b. 30 Mar 1817
2. Samuel Lewis, born 28 May 1821

3. Roxana, born 8 June 1824
Died 16 Sept same year.
4. Ebenezer Austin, b. 18 Mar 1830

No. 125. V C. JOSHUA CRANE,
married Sally, a sister of Roxana, above named, and settled
in Bradford, N. H. Mrs. Crane was born 11 July, 1798.
Their children were, 1 . Hannah Maria — 2. name not known.

No. 126. VI C, EBENEZER CRANE,
married Mary Dyer Crane, another daughter of Ebenezer
and Abigail CraneJ and settled in Stoughton. Mrs. Crane

SIXTH BRANCH. 37
was born 15 April, 1802. Their children were, 1. George
Leonard— 2. Henry Baxter — 3. Mary Francis. ,
No. 127. VI B. MICHAL THAYER,
daughter of Noah and Margaret Thayer, married Lemuel
Capen of Stoughton, (perhaps No. 21, 5, Capen, first part,)
and settled in Winthrop, Me. Their children were, 1 . Han
nah — 2. Uriah — 3. Dorcas, and others names not known.
No. 128. VIII B. MErTbAeT^HAYER,
a sister of the preceding, married Aaron Littlefield of Ran
dolph. Mr. Littlefield was born 2 Aug. 1759. Their chil
dren were,

1. Micah, born 12 July 1786
2. Hannah, " 26 Aug 1789
3. Samuel, « 28 April 1791
Died 16 Aug same year.
4. Polly, born 18 Nov 1794

7. Samuel, 2d., born 27 Feb 1802
8. William, " 11 April 1804
9. Sally, » 17 Nov 1806
10. John, " 30 Mar 1809
11. a son, « 24 Nov 1811

5. Thomas, " 19 Feb 1796 I Died in Dec same year
6. Aaron, " 9 Oct 1798 I 12. Fanny, born 29 Mar

1814

No. 129. II C. HANNAH LITTLEFIELD,
married William Linfield, 3d. of Randolph. (See 1st Branch
No. 17.) Their children were,
1. Charles, born 30 Oct 1808
Died Sept 1809.
2. Hannah, born 22 Sept 1810

3. Lucinda, born 5 Sept 1813
4. Zilpha, " 12 Feb 1820
Died 5 Sept 1822.

No. 130. IV C. POLLY LITTLEFIELD,
married John Wild of Randolph, son of William and Rachel
Wild. (See first part, Thayer No. 35, 4.) Their children
were,
4. Daniel, born 6 Sept 1820
5. William, " 26 Aug 1825
Mrs. Wild died 8 Dec 1827.

1. Mary,

born 24 Aug 1814

2. Hannah,

" 2 March 1816

3. Malinda,

« 27 April 1818

No. 131. VC. THOMAS LITTLEFIELD,
married Lucinda Sherman, and settled in Randolph. Their
children were,
1. Anna Sherman, b. 29 May 1819 I 3. George Thomas, b. 11 Feb 1823
Died 9 Sept same year. I 4. Seth, born 30 March 1825
2. John Sherman, b. 23 Sept 1820 I 5. Joseph Dana, « 8 Sept 1827
I And others, names not known.

No. 132. VI C. AARON LITTLEFIELD, Jr.,
married Emily Wales, (see first part, Wales No. 14,) and
settled in Randolph. Their children were,

38 SIXTH BRANCH.

1. Ephraim Wales, b.25 Nov 1821
2. George Wales, born 19 Junel824
4. Aaron, " 2 Sept 1825

4. Emily, born 30 March 1827
5. a daughter, " 10 Sept 1829
6. a son, " 19 May 1831

No. 133. VII C. SAMUEL LITTLEFIELD,
married Ruth Alger, and settled in Randolph. Their chil
dren were,
I.Eliza Ann, born 5 Oct 1827 13. born 21 April 1831
2. " 29 July 1829 |

No. 134. IX B. MESHECH THAYER,
a son of Noah and Margaret Thayer, married Anna, daugh
ter of Dea. Zacheus Thayer, (see 11 Branch No. 11,)
and settled in Randolph. Their children were,

1. Zacheus,

born 2 Aug

1795

4. Irene,

born 17 Sept

1804

2. Jonathan,

" 3 Feb

1797

5. Rachel,

" 27 May

1807

3. Joanna,

" 5 June

1799

6. Ephraim,

" 15 Sept

1812

No. 135. I C. ZACHEUS THAYER,
married Phebe, daughter of Micah White, Esq. of Ran
dolph. (See first part, White No. 20.) Their child, 1.
Nancy, born 13 April, 1831.

No. 136. II C. JONATHAN THAYER,
married Deborah Belcher. (See No. 35.) Their children
were,
1. Jonathan Edwards, b. 9 NovI823 I 3.
2. Calvin, born 3 April 1826 |
No. 137. Ill C. JOANNA THAYER,
married Noah Thayer of Randolph. (See No. 117.)
No. 138. IV C. IREl^TllAYER,
married Lyman Thayer of Randolph. (See 1 1th Branch,
No. 5.) V
No. 139. X B. LEArFTHAYER,
a daughter of Noah and Margaret Thayer, married Joshua
Bradley, and removed to Middlebury, Genesee Co. N. Y.
Their children were, 1. Malinda— 2. Lucinda— 3. Fanny—
4. Joshua — 5. Sapphira.

No. 140. IV A. RACHEL THAYER,
daughter of Shadrah and Rachel Thayer, married Capt.
Eliphalet Sawin, a brave revolutionary officer, and settled
in Randolph. He was probably a son of Joseph and Lydia

SIXTH BRANCH.

39

Sawin. (See first part, Paine No. 6, II B.) Their chil
dren were, 1. Rachel, born 18 Sept. 1748 — 2. Sarah — 3.
Shadrach — 4. Naomi — 5. , Amasa— 6. Shadrach, 2d.— 7.
Eliphalet— 8. Eliphalet, 2d. Capt. S. died 21 June 1802.
No. 141. IB. RACHEL SAWIN,
married Isaac Thayer of Braintree, (see first part, Thayer
No. 55, 2,) and settled in Randolph. Their children were,

Their chil-

1. Vashti,

born 21 Feb

1771

4. Rachel,

2. Shadrach,

" 22 July

1776

5. Eliphalet,

3. Eunice,

« 21 Aug

1778

No. 142. I C. VASHTI THAYER,
married Ephraim Hunt, and settled in Canton.
dren were,
1. Vashti, born 16 March 1791
2. Mary,
3. John,

" 21 Feb
" 26 Jan
Died 8 Dec 1799.
4; Nancy, born 24 April
5. Ruth, « 5 Nov

1794 1796

1798
1800

6. Ephraim,
7. Warren,
8. William,
9. Hannah,
10. Nathaniel,

born 3 Feb 1803
" 15 Feb 1805
" 2 March 1807
" 8 May 1809
" 26 Jan 1811

No. 143. I D. VASHTI HUNT,
married Paul Thurston, settled in Canton ; afterwards re
moved to Boston, thence to Dorchester. Mr. Thurston
was born 5 Feb, 1788. Their children were,

Caroline, Louisa,
Albert, William,

1815

born 11 March 1808 I 5. Mary Ann, born 24 Dec
" 25 Nov 1809 I Died 19 March 1816.
" 17 Jan 1812 I 6. Calvin, born 5 Sept
" 29 Dec 1813 | Died 15 Nov. same year.
Mri Thurston died 20 Sept. 1821, aged 33 years.
second hushand was Luther Gates of Dorchester born 4
May 1800,

1817

Her

s'Henry,"3'] born ^ April 1825
Died 9 Aug same year.

9. Emily, born 17 April 1828
10. Vashti, « 7 May 1830
1 1. Wm. Warren " 27 March 1832

NO. 144. I E. CAROLINE THURSTON,
married Josiah Blake and settled in Dorchester, Mr Blake
was born 4 July 1808. Their children were,
1. William Josiah, born 20 Oct 1828 I 3. Edward Francis, b. 3 Sept 1832
2. Henry Willard " 6 Sept 1830 |

NO. 145. II E. LOUISA THURSTON,
married Elnathan Cushing and settled in Scituate Mass.
Their children were,
1. Louisia Maria, born 4 Dec 1826 I William T. died April 1832
2. Wm. Thurston " 18 Aug 1828 | 3. Isabella Jane, born 12 Aug 1831
/

40 SIXTH BRANCH.
No. 146. II D. MARY HUNT,
married William Andrews, and settled in Boston, had one
child, 1 Charlotte born 7 March 1811, the wife of Abel
Oakes of Providence R. I. Their children are Mary and
Charles Billings.

No. 147. IV D. NANCY HUNT,
married Benjamin Gates of Dorchester. Their children are,
1. Mary Ann, born 10 Aug 1817 | 2. Vashti, born 8 June 1819
Mrs. Gates died 1 July 1829 aged 31 years.

No. 148. V D. RUTH HUNT,
married Lemuel Munroe of Boston, who was born 6 Feb.
1794, and died 19 Aug. 1821. She had one child stillborn
in Oct. 1821.

No. 149. VI D. EPHRAIM HUNT,
married Elizabeth Holmes and settled in Milton. Their
children, were,
1. Nancy Elizabeth, born Nov 1829 | 2. Mary Davenport, born Jan 1832
No. 150. VII D. WARREN HUNT,
married Ruth Dickerman and settled in Canton. Their
child 1 Infant born 1 Jan. 1833 died 4 Jan. same year.

No. 151. IIC. SHADRACH THAYER,
a son of Isaac and Rachel Thayer, married Dorothy Thay
er daughter of Paul Thayer, (See first part Thayer No.
70, 3,) and had one son, 1 Peter born 8 March 1796, died
28 Nov. same year. Mrs. Thayer died 25 Sept. 1796 aged
23 years.
His second wife was Hepzibah Howard, born 13 Aug.
1773. Their children were,

1. Loring Howard, b. 17 June 1798
2. Joshua, "22 July 1800
3. Ansel, " 14 July 1802
4. Sarah, " 24 Sept 1803
5. Eliza, " 19 Sept 1805

Eliza died 4 Jan 1831.
6. Mary Ann, born 2 Dec 1808
7. Simeon, « 7 May 1811
8. Harriet, « 31 July 1813
Died 9 Nov. 1823.

No. 152. I D. LORING H. THAYER,
married Louisa daughter of Jonas Howard and settled in
Randolph. Their children were,
1. Ann, born 21 Aug 1822 I 3. Elisuna, born 12 Oct 1829
2. Loring Williams," 14 Feb 1824 |

SIXTH BRANCH. 41
No. 153. II D. JOSHUA THAYER,
married Malinda, daughter of Silas Alden, (See first part
Alden No. 59, 3,) born 9 March 1803, and settled in Ran
dolph. Their children were,
1. George Henry, born 30 Sept 1824 I 3. Augusta, born 18 Oct 1830
2. Sarah Elizabeth, " 8 Feb 1829

No. 154. Ill D. ANSEL THAYER,
married Sarah, daughter of John V. Arnold, (see first part,
Arnold No. 14, 1,) and settled in Randolph. Their chil
dren were,
1. Maria, born 8 Jan 1825 I 3. Ansel, born
2. John Vinton, " 14 Oct 1826 I 4. " 13 Feb 1831

No. 155. IV D. SARAH THAYER,
married Isaac Spear, and settled in Randolph. Their chil
dren were,
1. Isaac, born 8 Sept 1822 I 3. James, born 1826
2. Mary, " 30 April 1825 1 4. « 1832

No- 156. V D. ELIZA THAYER,
married Joseph Tower, and settled in Randolph. Their
children were,
1. an infant, who died. | 2. Abraham, born Sept 1830
Mrs. Tower died 4 Jan. 1831.

No. 157. VI D. MARY ANN THAYER,
married Charles Alden, son of Silas Alden, Jr., and grand
son of Silas Alden, (see first part, Alden No. 59, 3,) and
settled in Randolph. Mr. Alden born 28 Feb. 1810. Their
children were,
1. George Frederic, born 1 Oct 1829 I 2. Simeon, born 2 Aug 1831
| Died Sept same year.

No. 158. IIIC. EUNICE THAYER,
a daughter of Isaac and Rachel Thayer, married Asa How
ard, and settled in North Bridgewater. Mr. Howard was
born 24 Sept. 1776. Their children were,

1. Ephraim, born 19 April 1798
2. Samuel, " 12 July 1800
3. Charles, " 18 April 1803
4. Isaac Thayer, " 7 May 1805
Died 11 Sept 1822.
5. Mary Ann, born 24 Feb 1808
Mr. Howard died 23 Aug. 1
28

6. Asa, born 4 July 1813
Died 7 Oct 1814.
7. Asa, born 28 Aug 1815
Died 10 Sept 1817.
8. Elizabeth, born 22 Feb 1818
9. Martha Jane, <' 15 June 1820

42 SIXTH BRANCH.
No. 159. I D. EPHRAIM HOWARD,
married Lydia Cary, and settled in N. Bridgewater. Their
children were, 1. Lucian, born in Sept. and died in Dec.
1821 — 2. an infant daughter, born in Nov. and died in Dec.
1823. Mrs. Howard died 22 Feb. 1831.

No. 160. II D. SAMUEL HOWARD,
married Mary Carlttm, and settled in North Bridgewater.

No. 161. HID. CHARLES HOWARD,
married Lavina Round, and settled in North Bridgewater.

No. 162. V D. MARY ANN HOWARD,
married William Faxon of North Bridgewater, and settled
there. Their children were,

1. Mary Ann, born 3 July 1826
Died 11 Sept 1826.
2. William Henry, born 8 Apr 1829

3. Mary Ann, born 18 Oct 1830
4. Charles Howard, " 1 Sept 1832

No. 163. VIII B. ELIPHALET SAWIN, Jr.,
married Eunice Wild of Randolph, (see first part, Bass No.
31, 6,) and settled there. Their children were, 1. Elipha
let— 2. Daniel.
No. 164. I C. ELIPHALET SAWIN,
married Mary Adams of Milton, and settled there. Their
children were,

1. Henry, born 4 Jan 1805
2. Daniel Adams, " 10 June 1807
3. Lucy, died young.

4. Mary, born
5. Arabella, " 15 April 1816
Died young.

No. 165. II D. DANIEL A. SAWIN,
married Sarah Mann of Randolph, and settled there.
No. 166. II C. DANIEL SAWIN,
a son of Eliphalet and Eunice Sawin, received his profes
sional education under the instruction of Dr. Jonathan
Wales of Randolph, and settled in practice in East Bridge-
water. He married Hannah, daughter of Major Barrell of
the same town. Their children were, 1. Hannah Barrell
—2. Eliza.
Mrs. Sawin lived but few years after her marriage, but
while she lived she was an ornament to that circle in which
she moved ; not only as a wife, a mother, a friend to the
poor and needy, but as a christian, and died in the triumphs

SEVENTH BRANCH. 43
of that religion she professed, greatly lamented. Her
christian character and exalted virtues were the subject of
eulogy in the public prints after her decease. Dr. Sawin
married again and by his second wife had one son, 3. Daniel.
Dr. Sawin was eminent as a Practitioner in Medicine,
and in Surgery but few of his age excelled him. In all his
social relations he was highly esteemed, even before he
professed to be a subject of that religion, which became
the spring of all his actions in subsequent life, his solace in
death, and the foretaste of endless felicity beyond the grave.
"His path was like that ofthe righteous, shining brighter
and brighter unto the perfect day." He died in the midst
of life and usefulness.

SEVENTH BRANCH.
No. 1. CHRISTOPHER THAYER,
a son of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married Mary Morse,
and settled in Braintree. Their children were,
5. Amos, born 5 April 1745
6. Abigail, " 20 Aug 1747
7. Elizabeth, " 14 March 1749

8. Ruth, " Uuly 1752
9. Susannah, " 5 April 1755

1. William, born 22 Aug 1736
Died 27 Jan 1756.
2. Sarah, born 2 May 1738
3. Christopher, " 27 April 1741
4. Mary, "7 April 1743
Mr. Thayer died 10 Dec. 1787.
No. 2. II A. SARAH THAYER,
married James Collins, and settled in Boston. Their chil
dren were, 1. John Morse — 2. Sarah.
No. 3. I B. JOHN M. COLLINS,
married Betsey Brackett of Peterborough, N. H. in 1798.
Their children were, 1. Sarah C. — 2. John — 3. Samuel — 4.
Rebecca — 5. Eliza.

No. 4. II B. SARAH COLLINS,
married a Mr. Partridge, residence unknown.

No. 5. Ill A. CHRISTOPHER THAYER, Jr.,
married Bethiah, a daughter of Ebenezer and Bethiah Hunt
of Weymouth, 12 Sept. 1766, (see first part, Adams No. 25,)
and settled in Peterborough, N. H. Mrs. Thayer was born
30 Nov. 1744. Their children were,

44

SEVENTH BRANCH.

1. William, born 25 Nov 1767 I 5. Christopher, born 26 Dec 1776
2. Mary, who died an infant. | 6. Sarah, " 12 Feb 1779
3. Mary, born 8 July 1771 I 7. Joseph Adams, " 18 May 1781
4. Eber, « 17 Aug 1773 | 8. Elihu, " 1 May 1783
Mr. Thayer died 28 Sept. 1823. Mrs. Thayer died 28
Feb. 1817.
No. 6. I B. WILLIAM THAYER,
married Abigail daughter of Abijah Wyman of Ashby Mass.
11 March; 1792, and settled in Peterborough, N. H. Mrs.
Thayer was born 6 Sept. 1774. Their children were,
I. Abijah Wyman, born 5 Jan 1796

5. Elizabeth Stearns, b. 23 Mar 1803

Died 18 Jan 1817.
6. Abigail Smith, born 3 Dec 1804
7. Sarah Wingate, " 6 July 1806
Died 22 Jan 1807.
1807. Mrs. Thayer died 11

2. Cephas Prentice, " 6 Sept 1797
3. Abel Wyman, " 21 Sept 1799
Died 27 Sept 1800.
4. Stephen Wyman, b. 1 Aug 1801
Mr. Thayer died 6 Aug.
July, 1818.
No. 7. I C. ABIJAH W. THAYER,
Editor and Publisher of the Essex Gazette at Haverhill,
Mass. married Susan, daughter of Jonathan Bradley of An
dover, 9 Nov. 1824. Their children were,
1. Sarah Bradley, b. 11 Sept 1825
Died 3 July 1826.
2. Sarah Smith, born 6 Oct 1827

3. William Sidney, b. 15 April 1829
4. James Bradley, " 15 Jan 1831
5. Susan Bradley, " 7 Oct 1833

No. 8. II C. CEPHAS P. THAYER,
married and lives in Cambridge, is also a Printer.

No. 9. IV C. STEPHEN W. THAYER,
married and lives in Lunenburgh, Mass.

No. 10. VI C ABIGAIL S. THAYER,
married Royal B. Hancock of Cambridge, in June, 1832,
and on the 29 of the same month embarked for India, in
the Missionary service at Maul mier, in the Burman empire.

No. 11. IV B.

EBER THAYER,

a son of Christopher and Bethiah Thayer, married Eliza
beth, daughter of Dea. Ebenezer Jaquith of Washington,
N. H. 16 June, 1805, and settled in Peterborough. Mrs.
Thayer was born 25 April, 1780, died 30 Oct. 1805.
second wife was Sarah Everett, who was born 21
1785, married 8 May, 1817. Their children were,

His
May,

1. Maria Everett, born 10 Mar 1818
2. Joseph Adams, « 25 Nov 1819
3. Richard Everett, " 21 Mar 1821
Died 31 May same year.

4. Elizabeth Jaquitb, b. 21 Oct 1822
5. Abigail, born 27 July 1824
6. Stephen, " 28 Oct 1827
Died 20 Aug 1828.

SEVENTH BRANCH. 45
No. 12. VI B. SARAH THAYER,
a sister of the preceding, married Elihu Penniman, Jr. and
settled in Fitzwilliam, N. H. Their child, 1. Jos. Adams.
No. 13. Viii b. elihu thayer,
a brother of the preceding, married Susan Everett, and
settled in Peterborough. Their children were, 1. Eliza
Ann— 2. William— 3. Susannah— 4. John— 5. Sarah Penni
man, who died in 1826—6. Martha— 7. Charles, who died
in 1826—8. Nancy, who died in 1827—9. George.
No. 14. IV A. MARY THAYER,
daughter of Christopher and Mary Thayer, married John
Hunt, and settled in Belchertown, Mass. Their child, 1.
Mary, and perhaps others.
No. 15. V A. AMds~THAYER,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Hannah Damerell, and
settled in Braintree. , Their children were, 1. William — 2.
James — 3. Susannah — 4. Mary.
Mr. Thayer died in Jan. 1819.
No. 16. Ill B. SUSANNAH THAYER,
married John G. Holland, and settled in Boston. Their
children were, 1. William — 2. Susannah G.— 3. James — 4.
name not known.

No. 17. IV B. MARY THAYER,
married Stephen Gore of Boston, and settled there. Their
children were, 1. Mary — 2. Hannah — 3. Stephen — 4. Za-
biah — 5. Abigail — 6. Lucretia — 7. Susan — 8. Samuel.

No. 18. VII A. ELIZABETH THAYER,
a daughter of Christopher and Mary Thayer, married John
Scudder of Boston, 13 Oct. 1774. Their children were, 1.
John, born 29 July, 1776—2. Abigail— 3. Elizabeth— 4. Polly
— 5. James — 6. name unknown.
No. 19. IB. JOHN SCUDDER, Jr.,
married and settled in the city of New York. He had by
his first wife one son John, and two daughters, who live
in New York. He is the owner of an extensive Museum.
No. 20. VIII A. RUTH THAYER,
daughter of Christopher and Mary Thayer, married John

46 SEVENTH BRANCH.
Field of Braintree, 11 Nov. 1775, and settled in Peterboro.'
Mr. Field was born in Quincy, 16 April, 1752. Their chil
dren were,

1. John, born 27 Oct 1777
2. an infant who died.
3. William, born 18 Nov 1782
4. Elisha, " 2 Aug 1784
5. a son that lived two months.

6. Jabez, who was drowned at the
age of 4 years and 5 months.
7. Sally, born March 1791
8. Otis, " 12 Jan 1794
9. Ruth, " 3 April 1796
10. Mary, " 10 March 1798

No. 21. IB. JOHN FIELD, Jr.,
married Beulah Reed, 20 June, 1802, who was born at
New Ipswich, N. H. 15 Nov. 1778, and settled in Peter
borough. Their children were,

1. Adeline, born 29 April 1803
2. Isaac, " 11 July 1804
3. Louisa, " 20 March 1806
4. Sylvina, " 21 Dec 1807
5. Ruth, " 22 June 1809
6. John, «. 22 Nov 1810
7. Horatio Nelson, b. 25 March 1813
8. William, " 27 April 1814

9. Mary Ann, born 22 Nov 1815
Died 4 April 1816.
10. Mary, born 13 Jan 1817
11. Marcy Calista, " 23 Dec 1817
12. Sarah Thayer, " 3 Aug 1819
13. Louisa Jane, " 14 June 1821
14. a son, " 26 June 1822
Died 8 Sept same year.

No. 22. I C. ADELINE FIELD,
was married to James B. Nichols, 4 Feb. 1830 Their chil
dren were,
1. John Field, Ijorn 7 Jan 1831 | 2. James, born 1 April 1833

No. 23. Ill B. WILLIAM FIELD,
married Mary McAllister, and settled in Peterborough.
They had fifteen children, 1 . William Jackson, born 4 Jan.
1808 — 2. Alexander Hamilton — the rest unknown.

No. 24. IV B. ELISHA FIELD,
a brother of the preceding, has no children.

No. 25. VII B. SALLY FIELD,
married Noah Youngman, and has had five children.

No. 26. VIII B. OTIS FIELD,
married Lydia Dodge, by whom he has had six children.
No. 27. IX B. RUtITfIELD,
married David Youngman, had one son and died.
No. 28. X B. MARY FIELD,
married Timothy Bruce, and has had four children.

EIGHTH BRANCH.

47

No. 29. IX A. SUSANNAH THAYER,
the youngest daughter of Christopher and Mary Thayer,
married Lemuel Field, 19 Dec. 1774, and he settled in
Belchertown, Mass. They had one child, 1 Peter, born
and died in Braintree, in consequence of being scalded.
His mother died about the same time. He married again,
and has a number of children.

EIGHTH BRANCH.
No. 1. RUTH THAYER,
a daughter of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married John

Capen, 20 Sept. 1722, and settled in Braintree
children were,
1. John, 7. Elizabeth,
2. Esther, 8. Sarah, *$.
3. Nathaniel, born in 1729 9. Ephraim '
4. Ruth, 10. Philip,
5. Christopher, 1 May 1730 11. Samuel,
6. Anna, born 20 March 1737 12. Rebecca.

Their

born 22 May 1739
born 24 Mar 1745

No. 2. I A JOHN CAPEN, Jr.,
married Mary Williams, and settled in Dorchester. Their
children were,
1. John, I 5. Mary,
2. Eunice, I 6. Esther,
3. Elizabeth, I 7. Susannah,
4. Ruth, I 8. Sarah.
No. 3. Ill B. ELIZABETH CAPEN,
a daughter of the preceding, married William Hobart, by
whom she had a family of children ; number and names
unknown.

No. 4. II A. ESTHER CAPEN,
a daughter of John and Ruth Capen, married Benjamin
Ludden of Braintree, and settled in . Chesterfield. Their
children were,
8. Daniel, born 6 Sept 1759
9. Ruth, " 3 July 1761
10. Eunice, " 29 April 1763
Died 15 Feb 1766.
ll.Milcab, born 7 April 1765
12. Eunice, " 26 April 1767

1. Esther,

born in

1746

2. Anna,

" 23 Feb

1748

3. Asa,

" 8 Feb

1750

4. Esther,

« 9 Aug

1752

5. Eli,

" 3 June

1753

6. Daniel,

" 3 May

1755

7. Bezer,

13. Elisha,

" 10 March 1773

48 EIGHTH BRANCH.
No. 5. II B. ANNA LUDDEN,
married Sands Niles, about 1780, and settled at Fairlee,
Vermont. Their children were,

1. Nancy, born 5 April 1781
2. Samuel, " 28 Aug 1782
3. Sands, " 25 Oct 1785
Mr. Niles died in Oct. 1823.

4. Benjamin, born 30 Aug 1787
Died 18 July 1829.

No. 6. I C. NANCY NILES,
married Asa Southworth, and settled at W. Fairlee. Their
children were, Albert, Samuel, Asa, Nancy, Benjamin.
Mrs. Southworth died in Nov. 1824.
No. 7. II C. SAMUEL NILES,
married for his first wife Betsey Kezer, and for his second
Abigail Wild, and settled at Thetford, Vt. Their children
were,
1. Harvey Hale, born 1 Oct . I 3. Edward Munroe, born Oct
2. George W. "11 Mar 1817 | Mr. Niles died 7 Jan 1827.
No. 8. I D. HARVEY H. NILES,
married Lucy C. Heaton, and settled at Thetford, Vt.

No. 9. Ill B. Dea. ASA LUDDEN,
a son of Benjamin and Esther Ludden, married Deliver
ance Paine, and settled at Williamsburgh. Their children
were, 1. Daniel — 2.  . His second wife was a Moulton.
Their children were, 3. Betsey — 4. Polly — 5. Sally — 6.
Amelia — 7. Judith, 8.  .
Mrs. Ludden died 14 Feb. 1830, aged 80 years.
No. 10. IV B. ESTHER LUDDEN,
a sister of the preceding, married a Brown, and settled in
New Hampshire.

No. 11. V B. ELI LUDDEN,
a brother of the preceding, died in Aug. 1 775, aged 22 years.
No. 12. VII B. BEZER7LUDDEN,
married and settled at Chesterfield. His children were,
1. Ruth, 2. Cynthia, 3. Bezer, 4. Clarissa. He died at the
age of 58 years.
No. 13. VIII B. DANIELYLUDDEN,
married and has nine children, and was living in 1833, in
Lower Canada, at the age of 74 years.

EIGHTH BRANCH. 49
No. 14. IX B. RUTH LUDDEN,
married a Damond, and died soon after, aged 22 years.

No. 15. XI B. MILCAH LUDDEN,
married for her first husband a Brown, and for her second
a Gates, and settled at New York. Their children were,
1 Joseph B. 2. Esther G. 3. Joseph Brown, 4. Forest, and
two names unknown.

No. 16. XII B. EUNICE LUDDEN,
married Ralph Southworth, and settled in Fairlee, Vt.
Their children' were,
1. Phinehas, born 12 May 1792
Died 19 April 1831.
2. Irene, born 12 Sept 1793
3. Milcah, " 1 Feb 1795
4. Joseph, " 14 Oct 1797

5. Nancy, born 11 June 1799
6. Elisha Niles, " 2 Feb 1801
7. Horace, " 2 Nov 1803
8. Fidelia, " 1 Nov 1805
9. Ralph Bowen, " 4 Aug 1809

No. 17. Ill C. MILCAH SOUTHWORTH,
married Asa Baldwin, and settled at West Fairlee, Vt.
Their children were, 1. David Martin, 2. Asa Lyon, 3.
Thomas Porter, 4. Horace, 5. Calvin Bliss, 6. Nancy Ce-
mantha, 7. Rolin Malary.

No. 18. IV C. JOSEPH SOUTHWORTH,
married Susannah Jenkins. Their children were, 1. Pa-
renelia, 2. Joseph, 3. Edmund Chapell, 4. Susannah, 5.
Eliza.

No. 19. V C. NANCY SOUTHWORTH,
married John Holbrook, and settled at New York. Their
children were, 1. John, who died, aged 9 years, 2. Adelia
Maria, 3. Nancy Lavinia, 4. Mary Salina.

No 20. VII C. HORACE SOUTHWORTH,
married Dolly Holbrook. They had one child.

No. 21. XIIIB. ELISHA LUDDEN,
a son of Benjamin and Esther Ludden, married a Strong,
and had three children.

No. 22 III A. NATHANIEL CAPEN,
a son of John and Ruth Capen, married Deborah Curtis,
and settled at Braintree. Their children were, 1. Phebe,
2. Rhoda, 3. John, 4. John, 5. Nathaniel, 6. Nathaniel, 7.
29

50 EIGHTH BRANCH.
Deborah, 8. Samuel. Mr. Capen died 27 April, 1806, aged
77 years. Mrs. Capen died 7 Aug. 1797, aged 66 years.
No. 23. II B. RHODA CAPEN,
married Levi Wild, and settled at Braintree. (See Thayer
No. 21. 2.) They have no children.

No. 24. VIII B. SAMUEL CAPEN,
married Allice Adams, (see Adams No. 30, 6,) and settled
in Braintree. Their children were,
I.Clarissa, born 6 July 1796 I 3. Maria, born 7 July 1800
2. Nathaniel, " 7 Feb 1798 | 4. Sam'l F. Moseley, b. 3 Oct 1811
No. 25. I C. CLARISSA CAPEN,
married Charles Hayward, settled in Braintree, and has
two children, 1. Charles — 2. Clarissa.

No. 26. Ill C. MARIA CAPEN,
married Livingston White, (see White No. 20,J settled in
Braintree, and has four children, 1. George — 2. Maria Mann
— 3. Caroline — 4. Ataline.
No. 27. IV A. RUTH CAPEN,
a daughter of John and Ruth Capen, married Benjamin
Thayer. (See Thayer No. 24, 1st part.) They had 15
children, viz :
1. Ruth, baptized in 1742
2. Ruth,
3. Susannah, born 30 Sept 1747
4. Phebe,
5. Phebe,
6. Benjamin, baptized in 1751
7. Benjamin,
8. Benjamin,

9. Benjamin,
10. Benjamin,
11. Lewis,
12. Lewis,
13. Timothy,
14. Levi, born 27 March 1795
15. Elizabeth.

They all died young except the three last named. There
is no record to show that they were all born in theorder
in which they are here placed. His second wife was Be
thiah Thayer, (See 10 Branch, No. 2,) who died in Oct.
1816. He died in 1807.
No. 28. XIII B. TIMOTHY THAYER,
married Hannah Thayer of Weymouth, about 1777, and
had one daughter, 1 . Hannah. His second wife was Phebe
Kingman, married about 1783. They had two children,
2. Ehhu, born 24 Sept. 1784—3. Ruth, born 26 Aug. 1788.

EIGHTH BRANCH. 51
No. 29. I C. HANNAH THAYER,
married William Madan of Randolph, and had several chil
dren, William, Hannah, Jonathan, and others.

No. 30. II C. ELIHU THAYER,
married Betsey Savill, settled in Dorchester, and has chil
dren, 1. Elihu, born 25 Oct. 1811, and others.

No. 31. Ill C. RUTH THAYER,
married Joseph Wales, and settled in Quincy or Milton.
Their children are, 1. Elihu T. — 2. Susannah.
No. 32. I D. ELIHU T. WALES,
married Emily Crane, and settled in Dorchester.
No. 33. II D. SUSANNAH WALES,
married Calvin Alden, Jr., a grandson of Silas Alden. (See
Alden No. 59, 3, first part.)
No. 34. XIV B. LEVI THAYER,
a son of Benjamin and Ruth Thayer, married Elsey or Al
lice Belcher, in 1787, and settled in Randolph.
Mrs. Thayer was born 29 March, 1 770. Their children
were,

1- Lydia B. born 3 Oct

1790

Died in 1817.

2- Nathaniel B. " 7 Aug

1792

6. Daniel, born 19 April

1804

3. Otis, " 13 May

1794

7. Elizabeth, " 2 June

1806

4. Hosea, "

1796

8. Roxana, " 10 Dec

1808

Died in 1800.

9. Cyrus, " 7 Jan

1812

5. Elsey or Allice, born

1802

No. 35. I C. LYDIA B. THAYER,
married Eliphaz Sprague, 4 June, 1823, and settled in Ran
dolph. Mr. Sprague was born 24 April 1789. Their chil
dren were,
1. Alvan H. born 12 April 1824
2. Eliza Ann, " 6 Sept 1825
3. Lydia J. " 15 June 1827
4. Nathaniel P. born 21 Nov 1829
5. Quincy, " 25 Sept 1831
No. 36. II C. NATHANIEL B. THAYER,
married Charlotte Wade of Braintree, 4 July, 1813, and
settled in Randolph. Mrs. Thayer born 4 July, 1793.
Their children were,
1 Charlotte, born 20 Oct 1814 I 3. Susan, bom 21 Feb 1820
2. Sophronia II. " 23 May 1817 |
52 EIGHTH BRANCH.
No. 37. Ill C. OTIS THAYER,
married Lucy Pendergrass, 13 April, 1813, and settled in
Randolph. Mrs. Thayer was born 16 Feb. 1796. Their
children were,
1. Abiram, born 7 May 1814 4. Mary B. born 30 Sept 1828
2. Lucy Ann, " 8 March 1816 5. Eliza J. " 5 Feb 1831
3. Julia Ann, " 16 Feb 1825

No. 38. VI C. DANIEL THAYER,
married Sally Orcutt, 5 April, 1825 ; settled in Randolph.
Mrs. Thayer born 10 Jan. 1804. Their children were,
1. Roxana, born 26 Dec 1825 | 2. Daniel Webster, b. 26 April 1829

No. 39. VII C. ELIZABETH THAYER,
married Abiel Orcutt, 14 Dec. 1824, and settled in Abing
ton. Mr. Orcutt born 9 May, 1802. Their children were,
1. Betsey, born 23 Aug 1825
Died 28 Aug same year.
2. Cyrus, born 8 Sept 1826

3. Henry, born 22 Aug 1828
4. Abiel Newton, " 8 Mar 1830

No. 40. VIII C. ROXANA THAYER,
married William Gurney, and settled in Abington. Mr.
Gurney born 7 Sept. 1807. Their children were,
1. Lysander, born 1 Oct 1828 i 3. Francis M. born 25 Feb 1832
2. Allice E. " 31 July 1830 |

No. 41. IX C. CYRUS THAYER,
married Esther Orcutt, 19 Dec. 1831, settled in Randolph.
Mrs. Thayer born 26 Aug. 1812.

No. 42. V A. CHRISTOPHER CAPEN,
a son of John and Ruth Capen, married Abigail, daughter
of Joseph and Abigail Thayer, (fifth Branch, No. 4,) and
settled in Stoughton, (now Canton.) Their children were,

1. Mehitabel, born 20 May

1755

2. Abigail, " 16 Oct

1756

3. Joseph, " 13 May

1758

Died 22 Oct 1768.

4. Samuel, born 20 Nov

1760

5. Christopher, " 18 Oct

1762

Died 8 Oct 1792.

0. Sarah, born 31 Jan

1765

Died 27 Nov 1792.

7. Oliver, born 31 Aug

1766

Died 7 April 1767.

8. Oliver, 2d., born 10 April
1768
Died 23 April 1771.
9. Anna, born 7 Sept
1770
10. Joseph, 2d., " 23 Aug
1772
11. Jabez, " 24 Feb
1774
Died 2 Jan 1779.
12 Ephraim, born 28 Dec
1777
13. Jabez, 2d., " 9 May
1780
Mr. Capen died 20 Oct. 1809. Mrs. Capen died 16 April,
1816.
EIGHTH BRANCH. 53
No. 43. I B. MEHITABEL CAPEN,
married David Talbot, and settled in Canton. Mr. Talbot
was born 8 March, 1746. Their children were, 1. Gratis,
who married a Warren, had 4 children, and died at the age
of 45 years. 2. Saloma, born 16 Feb. 1791, who was mur
dered by Jack Batters, a Mulatto, in June, 1804. Mrs.
Talbot died 7 Jan. 1830.

No. 44. II B. ABIGAIL CAPEN,
married Robert Bancroft, 28 Dec. 1779, and had children.

No. 45. IV B. SAMUEL CAPEN,
married a Childs, by whom he had five children, three of
whom are living, and settled in Dorchester. His second
wife was a White, who had by him four children, all living.

No. 46. IX B. ANNA CAPEN,
married Samuel Clap of Stoughton, and settled in Dorch
ester. She had four children ; but one is now living.

No. 47. X B. JOSEPH CAPEN,
married a Williams, and settled in Dorchester, had nine
children, six of whom are now living.

No. 48. XII B. EPHRAIM CAPEN,
married Milly, daughter of Jonathan Capen, perhaps grand
daughter of Jonathan Capen, Jr. of Stoughton, (see Capen
No. 19, first part,) and settled in Canton. They had four
children, 1. Edwin — 2. George — 3. Jerusha, and another,
two of whom are now living.

No. 49. XIII B. JABEZ CAPEN,
married Mary Wood, and settled in Dorchester. Their
children were, 1. Mary — 2. Abigail, now living. Mr. Ca
pen died 24 Sept. 1815.
No. 50. VI A. ANNA CAPEN,
daughter of John and Ruth Capen, married Ephraim Blan
chard of Braintree. (See fourth Branch, No. 2.)
No. 51. VIII A. SARAH CAPEN,
a-sister of-Oh^-preet^mg,unarried Nathaniel Moseley of
Stoughton, about 1742, and settled in Pomfret, Ct. Their
children were, 1. Nathaniel— 2. Flavel— 3. Joseph— 4.

54 NINTH BRANCH.
Thomas— 5. Uriel— 6. Elisha— 7. Hannah— 8. Beulah— 9.
Sarah — 10. Betsey, and five others, names not known.
N. B. This article should have been placed as No. 3 or
4 in this Branch, which was not discovered till too late to
correct it.

No. 52. IX A. EPHRAIM CAPEN,
married Dorothy Thayer, and settled in Dorchester ; af
terwards removed to Connecticut, had three children, 1.
Sally — 2. Phebe — 3. Philip R. and perhaps others.
Mr. Capen died at the age of seventy-five years.

NINTH BRANCH.
No. 1. ESTHER THAYER,
a daughter of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married Moses
French, (see French No. 31, first part,) and settled in
Braintree. Their children were,

I. Moses, born 16 Sept 1731
2. Elisha, " 12 Jan 1734
3. Esther, « 21 Dec 1735

4. Sarah, born 15 Jan 1738
5. Jonathan, " 19 Jan 1739
6. Deliverance, " 7 Nov 1742

Mr. French died 19 Sept. 1768, in the 69 year of his
age. Mrs. French died 13 Dec. 1800, aged 95 years, 5
months.
No. 2. I A. MOSES FRENCH, Jr.,
married Elizabeth Hobart of Braintree, 11 Aug. 1756, (see
Hobart No. 17, first part,) and settled in Braintree. Their
children were,

1. Caleb, born 15 Dec 1757
2. Zenas, " 15 April 1760
3. Sylvanus, « 6 June 1763
4. Abijah, " 11 Sept 1766
5 )
Y > twins, who died in infancy.

7. Moses,
8. Jonathan,
9. Asa,
10. Charles,
11. Elizabeth, Died 6 March 1796."

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i 29 Oct

1769

u

29 April

1772

a

16 April

1775

it

24 April

1778

a

13 May

1780

Mr. French was a Deacon in the church at Braintree
many years, and was much employed in public business.
Dea. French died 19 Jan. 1807, aged 75 years 3 months.
Mrs. French died 25 Dec. 1822, aged 84 years 8 months.
No. 3. I B. CALEB FRENCH,
married Relief Faxon of Braintree, 9 July, 1784, and settled
there. He died 15 July, 1823, aged 65 years 7 months,
without issue.

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No. 4. II B. ZENAS FRENCH,
married Relief Thayer of Braintree, (see Thayer No. 48,
8, first part,) and settled in Randolph. Their children were,
1. Sally, born 24 Jan 1783 I 3. Avis, born 31 May 1789
2. Relief, « 19 Feb 1785 | Mrs. French died 22 Aug 1790.
-His second wife was Ruth White. (See White No. 24,
2, first part.) They were married 30 Oct. 1791. Their
children were,

4. Joseph W. born 23 Sept 1792
Died 27 Oct 1818.
5. Elizabeth, born 18 Oct 1794
Died 1 Nov 1800.
6. Zenas, born 7 Feb 1798
7. Ruth, « 3 Sept 1799
8. Moses, " 2 Feb 1802

9. Aaron, born 17 May 1805
Died 10 May 1830.
10. Alvan, born 27 Dec 1806
Died 20 May 1807.
11. Charles, born 15 Jan 1809
12. Caleb, " 18 Oct 1811
Died 9 Feb 1816.

No. 5. I C. SALLY FRENCH,
married Jacob Whitcomb, Jr. and settled in Randolph.
Mr. Whitcomb was born 6 Nov. 1780. Their children are,
I.Jacob, born 23 Jan 1807 I 3. Sarah Ann, born 25 April 1822
2. Charles F. " 2 Oct 1813 | Mr. Whitcomb died 9 Sept 1825.
I D. JACOB WHITCOMB, 3d.,
married Abigail T. Holbrook, daughter of Capt. Abia Hol
brook, and grand-daughter of Capt. Isaac Thayer, (No. 48,
1, first part,) and settled in Randolph. Mrs. Whitcomb
was born 1 Jan. 1811. Their child, 1. Jacob Henry, born
17 Aug. 1830.

No. 6. II A. RELIEF FRENCH,
married John Adams, son of Lemuel Adams of Milton, in
1802 ; settled in Milton. Mr. Adams was born 1 Dec 1780.
Their children were,
1. Hannah Relief, b. 31 Dec 1803

2. Susannah Davenport,b 1 Mayl806
3. Lemuel Zenas, b. 24 April 1808
Died Jan 1827.
4. Betsey French, b. 18 Nov 1810

5. Ruth White, born 23 June 1816
Died 1 Nov 1817.
6. Caroline French, b. 23 Jan 1821
Died in 1829.

No. 7. I D. HANNAH R. ADAMS,
married Simeon Faxon of Randolph, and settled there.
Mr. Faxon was born 24 Feb. 1803.

No. 8. II D. SUSANNAH D. ADAMS,
married Oliver B. Alexander, and settled in Boston. Their
children were, 1. Lemuel Zenas, born 30 Jan. 1827 — 2.
Sarah Elizabeth, born 22 April, 1831.

56 NINTH BRANCH.
No. 9. IV D. BETSEY F. ADAMS,
married William N. Gardner, and settled in Milton. Their
children were, 1. John Adams, born 20 April, 1828 — 2.
Caroline R. born 6 May, 1830.

No. 10. Ill C. AVIS FRENCH,
married Parmenas Brett, and settled in N. Bridgewater.
Mr. Brett was born 3 Nov. 1782. Their children were,
1. Simeon, born 8 March 1805
2. Elizabeth F. « 19 March 1807

3. Susannah Relief, b. 7 June 1809

4. Lucinda, born 11 July 1813
Died 19 Jan 1814.

No. 11. ID. SIMEON BRETT,
married Lodency Wallis, and settled in N. Bridgewater.
Their children were, 1. Erastus W. born 2 Sept. 1829 — 2.
Betsey Jane, born 2 Sept. 1832.

No. 12. II D. ELIZABETH F. BRETT,
married Philander Holmes, and settled in N. Bridgewater.
Their children were, 1. George N. born 21 Oct. 1828 — 2.
Susan W. born 2 Feb. 1830.

No. 13. Ill D. SUSANNAH R. BRETT,
married Erastus Wales, and settled in N. Bridgewater.
No. 14. VI C. ZENAS~FRENCH Jr.,
married Julia Tower of Canton, and settled in Randolph.
Mrs. French was born 18 July, 1802. Their children were,
1. Julia Ann, born 23 July 1827 I 3. Mary Holbrook, b. 14 4ug 1831
2. Elizabeth Porter," 16 Jan 1829 |

No. 15. VII C. RUTH FRENCH,
married Samuel Whitcomb and settled in Randolph. Mr.
Whitcomb was born 4 June, 1788. Their children were,
1. Samuel, born 18 April, 1819—2. Ruth F. born 12 March,
1827.

No. 16. VIII C. MOSES FRENCH,
married Susannah Faxon, and settled in Randoldh. Mrs.
French was born 25 Nov. 1804. Their child, 1. Susan E.
born 5 Nov. 1828.
No. 17. Ill B. SYLVANUS~FRENCH,
a son of Moses and Elizabeth French, married Hannah,
daughter of Abraham Thayer, (see Thayer No. 48, 10, first

NINTH BRANCH. 57
part,) and settled in Randolph, had one son, 1. Joseph,
who died 15 Oct. 1792, aged about 4 years. His second
wife was Azubah Penniman, born 5 May, 1770, married 28
April, 1791. Their children were, 2. Joseph— 3. Hannah
—4. Sally.
No. 18. IV C. SALLY FRENCH,
married Rhodolphus Porter, and settled in Randolph. Mr.
Porter was born 25 Jan 1794. Their children were,
1. Isaac, born 19 April 1821 I 5. Sarah F. born 7 Oct 1827
2. Rhodolphus, " 5 Sept 1822 I 6. Lucinda, " 11 Sept 1829
3. Joseph F. " 28 April 1824 7. Azubah Ann, " 2 Jan 1832
4. Lewis, " 25 Jan 1826 I

No. 19. IV B. ABIJAH FRENCH,
son of Moses and Elizabeth French, married Sarah Clark,
11 Nov. 1790, and settled in Boston. Mrs. French was
born 29 March, 1766. Their children were,
1. Abijah, bora 3 Nov 17911 Died 4 Sept 1796.
Died at Cincinnati, Ohio. | 4. Willard, born 29 Sept 1796
2. Elizabeth, born 15 March 1793 I 5. Catharine, ? « oo t l 17QS
3. Willard, " 16 Nov 1794 I 6. Caroline, \ ^Juiy i/»o
Mrs. French died 7 Oct. 1798, aged 32 years. His sec
ond wife was Sarah Billings, who died 9 Dec. 1809. Mr.
French died in Jan. 1811.
No. 20. II C. ELIZABETH ERENCH,
married George Guild of Dedham, 24 June, 1813, and setted
in Boston. Mr. Guild was born 20 March, 1788. Their
children were, 1. George French, born 31 March, 1814 —
2. James Edward, born 25 June, 1816, died 5 May, 1817.
Mr. Guild died 15 Feb. 1817, aged 29.

No. 21. V C. CATHARINE FRENCH,
married George Washington Thayer of Randolph, son of
Capt. Luther and Olive Thayer, (see Thayer No. 48, 1,
first part,) 8 Sept. 1818, and settled in Boston. Mr. Thayer
was born 11 Feb. 1793. Their children were,
5. Charles French," 24 Nov 1825
6. Francis, born 7 Sept 1827
Died 8 Sept 1827.

1. George Luther, b. 7 June 1819
2. David Dudley, " 26 May 1821
Died 23 Sept 1822. .
3. Olive Turner, born 7 May 1823
4. James Edward, " 24 Aug 1824
Died 21 April 1825.

7. Catharine French, b. 20 Aug 1828
,8. James Henry, born 12 Dec 1829
9. "11 Feb 1832

*j

VI C. CAROLINE FRENCH,
married Benjamin V. French, 22 Sept. 1817, (see No. 23,)
and settled in Boston. 30

58 NINTH BRANCH.
No. 22. VII B. MOSES FRENCH, Jr.,
married Eunice Vinton, 9 Dec. 1790, and settled in Brain
tree. Their children were,
1. Beni. Vinton, born 29 July 1791 I 5. Charles, born 14 Sept 1802
2 Moses, " 7 June 1794 I 6. Edward, " 28 Dec 1809
3 Caleb, " 1 Nov 1797 Died 16 March 1834.
4. John Allen, " 15 June 1800 | 7. Eunice Elizabeth, b. 1 July 1812
No. 23. I C. BENJAMIN V. FRENCH,
married Caroline French, 22 Sept, 1817. (See No. 19, 6,
VIC.

No. 24. II C. MOSES FRENCH, Jr.,
married Azubah Cleverly of Quincy, and settled in Boston.
Their children were,

4. Susan Whitney, b. 28 Jan 1827
5. Mary Azubah, " 14 July 1829

1. Benj. Vinton, born 5 Oct 1821
2. Caroline, " 4 Aug 1823
3. Sarah Cleverly, " 27 July 1825
Mrs. French died 27 Jan. 1830, aged 35 years. His sec
ond wife was Elizabeth Cleverly, who was born 27 Dec.
1804, married 3 March, 1831.

No. 25. Ill C. CALEB FRENCH,
married Nancy Parmenter in 1822, who was born 31 Aug.
1797. Their children were,

1. Caroline Elizabeth, b. 25 Oct 1822
Died 30 Nov 1823.
2. Jane Bates, born 14 Dec 1823
3. Maria Haskell Thayer, born 17
Feb 1826.,
Mrs. French died 3 Oct. 1831, aged 34 years

4. Gronvill Ellis, born 9 Oct 1827
Died 13 July 1828.
5. Cynthia Brown, b. 24 July 1829
6. Ann Elizabeth, h. 11 July 1831
Died 10 Feb 1832.

No. 26. IV C. JOHN ALLEN FRENCH,
married Lucy Perkins Spear, 6 Dec. 1826, who was born
13 Jan. 1805, and settled in Boston. Their children were,
1. Ellen Maria, born 1 Dec 1827 I Died 24 July 1829.
2. John James, " 12 Feb 1829 | 3. Mary Elizabeth, b. 30 June 1831

No. 27. V C. CHARLES FRENCH,
married Cynthia Brown, and settled in Boston. Mrs.
French died 24 Nov. 1827, aged 23 years. His second wife
was Catharine L. daughter of Charles French of Braintree.
(See No. 34, 1.)
No. 28. EUNICE E. FRENCH,
married Thomas J. Noyes of Lebanon, N. H. 25 Feb. 1830,

NINTH BRANCH. 50
and settled in Braintree. Their child, 1. Aaron Davis Weld
French, born 4 Oct. 1830.

No. 29. VIII B. JONATHAN FRENCH,
a son of Moses and Elizabeth French, married Ann Weld
of Boston, and settled there. Their children were, 1. Jon
athan, born 1 Oct. 1803—2. Aaron Davis Weld, born 25
June, 1813, died 25 Oct. 1830, aged 17 years 4 months.

No. 30. IX B. ASA FRENCH, Esq.,
married Mehitabel Hollis, and settled in Braintree. Mrs.
French was born 11 Aug, 1779. Their children were,
1. Elizabeth, born 12 May 1800
Died 20 Nov 1820.
2. Jonathan, born 22 March 1802

3. Mehitabel Ann, b. 22 June 1806
4. Lucinda, " 5 Oct 1810
Mrs. French died 22 Aug 1819.

No. 31. IIC. JONATHAN FRENCH,
married Sarah B. Hayward, and settled in Braintree.
Their children were,
1. Eliza, born 25 Sept 1825 I 3. Asa, born 21 Oct 1829
2. Jonathan, " 19 Aug 1827 |

No. 32. Ill C. MEHITABEL ANN FRENCH,
married Capt. Samuel D. Hayden, and settled in Braintree.
Their daughter, 1. Sarah Mehitabel, born 25 Aug. 1832.

No. 33. IV C. LUCINDA FRENCH,
married Isaac Willett, and settled in Braintree.

No. 34. X B. CHARLES FRENCH,
the youngest son of Moses and Elizabeth French, married
Sally Lush, and settled in Braintree. Their children were,
1 Catharine Lamb, b. 23 Jan 1816 I 3. Charles Andrew.
2. Ann Weld, " 22 Aug 1817 |

No. 35. II A. ELISHA FRENCH,
a son of Moses and Esther French, married Mary, daugh
ter of John and Mary Ludden, (see Thayer No. 13, 2, first
part,) and settled in Braintree. Their children were,

3. Anna, born 7 Aug 1763
4. Elisha, " 5 Nov 1768

1. Esther, born 10 Feb 1757
Died 3 Aug 1760.
2. Esther, born 3 Nov 1761
Mrs. French died 20 June, 1805. Mr. French died 19
Oct. 1818.

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II B. ESTHER FRENCH,
married Samuel White Thayer of Braintree. (See No. 36,
sixth Branch.)

No. 36. Ill B. ANNA FRENCH,
married David Thayer of Braintree. (See No. 46, sixth
Branch.) Her second husband was Dea. Eliphalet Pack
ard, formerly of N. Bridgewater, married 11 Oct. 1800, by
whom she had,
1. Betsey, born 1 Sept 1801 I 3. Esther, born 5 Aug 1809
2. Mary, " 19 June 1805 |
Dea. E. Packard died 16 Jan. 1819, aged 61 years and
21 days.

No. 37. IV B. ELISHA FRENCH, Jr.,
married Susannah, daughter of Robert Hayden, Esq. of
Braintree, 16 May, 1794, (see French No. 51, 2, first part,)
and settled in Braintree ; afterwards removed to Boston.
Their children were,
1. Hervey, born 24 June 1795 I 6. Susannah, born 23 May 1803
2. Elisha, " 7 May 1797 | 7. Charles, " 8 Oct 1809
3. Robert, " 11 Dec 1798 Died 11 Dec 1810.
4. and 5. died in infancy. |
Mrs. French died 12 Aug. 1818. His second wife was
Mary Noyes of Boston. Maj. E. French died 4 Aug. 1826.
No. 38. I C. HERVEY FRENCH,
married Nancy Keith of Easton, Mass. and settled in Brain
tree. Their children were, 1. Hosea Edson, born 22 Feb.
1822—2. Robert Hervey, born 16 Feb. 1824. Mr. French
died in the flower of his age, much lamented.

No. 39. IIC. ELISHA FRENCH, 3d.,
married Lucinda White, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were,
1. Elisha, born 7 May 1820 1 Died 26 Aug same vear.
2. Lucinda Ann, " 16 Feb 1826 | 3. Charles Austin, born 12 Dec 1827
No. 40. VI C. SUSANNAH FRENCH,
married William Reed, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were, 1. Susannah, born 11 Oct. 1825—2 Claris
sa, born 11 Sept. 1829.

No. 41 III A ESTHER FRENCH,
a daughter of Moses and Esther French, married Richard

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61

Thayer, (see Thayer No. 18, first part,) and settled in
Braintree. Their children were,

1.

Henry,

borr

28 Oct

1756

2.

Moses,

n

26 July

1758

3.

Isaiah,

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10 Nov

1760

4.

Elisha,

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31 Aug

1764

5.

Theodora,

ft

5 Nov

1766

6.

Richard,

li

21 March

1769

7. Obadiah,
8. Zebacliah,
9. Lydia, "
10. Nath'l Emmons,"
11. Abigail, "

born 23 Feb 1772
" 5 June 1774
22 Sept 1776
29 May 1778
20 Aug 1781

Mr. Thayer died 23 March, 1823, aged 92 years.
No. 42. I B. HENRY THAYER,
married Phila daughter of Jacob Packard of N. Bridgewa
ter, 27 Jan. about 1780, (see Cary's gen. p. 24,) and settled
in Winchester, N. H. Mrs. Thayer was born 15 Sept. 1756.
Their children were,
1. Hezekiah, born 25 Oct. 1783 3. Dorothy,
2. Nancy, " 26 July 1785 4. Emmons,
Died 30 April 1803. 5. Esther,
No. 43. I C. HEZEKIAH THAYER,
married Harriet Meiggs, 16 Oct. 1808, and settled in Troy,
N. Y. Their children were,
6. Laura Porter, born 30 Aug 1820
9 Nov 1823
24 Apr 1826
29 Feb 1828
15 Dec 1829
15 Nov 1831

born 20 May 1787
" 16 May 1789
" 21 Dec 1791

1. Mary Spring, born 6 Aug 1809
Died 2 Nov 1810.
2. Harriet, born 22 June 1811
3. Henry French, " 14 May 1813
4. Asa Packard, " 15 April 1815
5. Philena Perkins, " 30 July 1817

7. Levi Parsons,
8. Samuel,
9. David Porter,
10. Hezekiah E. '
11. Edw. Phinehas,

No. 44. Ill C. DOROTHY THAYER,
married Ebenezer Conant, 22 Nov. 1806, and settled in
Winchester, N. H. Mr. Conant was born 23 July, 1779.
Their children were,

1. Edna, born 8 Sept 1807
2. Huldah P. " 4 May 1809
3. Hezekiah, " 17 Feb 1811
4. Louisa, " 6 Jan 1814
Died 10 Aug 1816.
5. Philena, born 1 May 1816

6. Louisa, born 16 Sept 1818
7. Eunice, " 26 Dec 1821
8. Ebenezer, " 23 Nov 1823
9. Sarah Davis, " II April 1826
10. Chas. Bennett, " 11 Sept 1828
Mr. Conant died 20 June 1832.

No. 45. IV C. EMMONS THAYER,
married Barbara Emerson of Warwick, 19 April, 1815, born
19 Sept. 1797. Their children were,
1. Maria, born 16 Sept 1816 | 3. Benj. Emerson, b. 12 Nov 1820
2. Edward, " 10 Aug 1818 | 4. Cereno Taylor, " 21 Dec 1826
Mr. Thayer died 26 Oct. 1826.

No. 46. V C. ESTHER THAYER,
married Alpheus Kingman, 6 April, 1807, and settled in

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Winchester, N. H. Mr. Kingman was born 9 July, 1786.
Their children were,

1. Alvan, born 4 July 1807
2. Eliza, " 9 July 1809
3. Pliny, " 22 May 1811
Died 4 Jan 1814.
4. Emerson, born 14 Aug 1812
Died 2 Dec 1812.
5. Sidney, born 18 Oct 1813

6. Nancv Thayer, b. 27 Feb 1815
7. Emefine P. born 11 Nov 1816
8. Pliny Emerson, b. 7 Nov 1818
9. Marshal, born 26 May 1820
10. Warren E. born 16 April 1827
11. Ellen Mehitabel, b. 27 Jan 1829
12. Louisa Francis, b. 17 Aug 1831

On the 20 April, 1833, the House and other buildings of
Mr. Kingman were consumed by fire, and in 12 days he
had another raised by the active benevolence of the peo
ple in that vicinity.
1. Alvan Kingman, married Lucinda Rugg of Keene, 21
Feb. 1832.
Eliza Kingman, married Caleb Sawyer Graves of Keene,
1 Nov. 1832.

No. 47. II B. MOSES THAYER,
a son of Richard and Esther Thayer, married Anna Ayres
Allen, and settled in Boston. Their children were,

1. Henry, born 24 Feb 1784
Died in infancy.

2. Moses, born 17 Oct 1786
Died young.
3. Nancy, born 18 Oct 1788

No. 48. Ill C. NANCY THAYER,
married John Minchen, and settled in Boston ; afterwards
removed to N. Y. and was drowned. Their children were,
1. John Henry, born 19 Sept. 1809—2. William— 3. Edward
— 4. Eliza — 5. Margaret Ann — 6. Paul Jones.

No. 49. Ill B. ISAIAH THAYER,
a son of Richard and Esther Thayer, married Tamar Bay-
ley of Weymouth, 11 May, 1786, and settled in Sterling,
Mass. Their children were,
I.Sybil, born 2 March 1787 l 4. Deborah, born 23 Aug 1793
Died 14 March 1828. | Died 24 Sept 1832.
2. Sarah, born 6 April 1789 5. Eliza, born 14 Oct 1795
3. Nathaniel, " 23 May 1791 | 6. Isaiah, « 6 Jan 1798
Mrs. Thayer died 29 Sept. 1812. His second wife was
Rhoda Stetson of Braintree, married 17 June, 1817. Mr
Thayer died 10 Nov. 1827.
No. 50. Ill C NATHANIEL THAYER,
married Fanny Drury, and settled in Brighton, Upper
Canada. Their children were,

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1. Edward Bayley, b. 10 Sept 1827 I 2. Eliza, born 10 April 1829
Died in Oct 1827. | 3. Isaiah, " 10 Sept 1833
Isaiah Thayer, brother of the preceding, also resides at
Brighton. Sarah and Eliza live in Sterling.

No. 51. IV B. ELISHA THAYER, Esq.,
a son of Richard and Esther Thayer, married Irana Hol
brook, and settled in W. Fairlee, Vt.

No. 52. V B. THEODORA THAYER,
married Benjamin Wales, 27 June, 1797, (see Wales No.
7, 7, first part,) and settled in Braintree. She was his
second wife.

No. 53. VI B. RICHARD THAYER, Jr.

married Martha Appleton, and settled in Boston. Their
children were,
1. Thomas Appleton, b. 1 Mar 1799 | 5. George Henry, born 6 Aug 1807
2. Martha Appleton, " 9 Mar 1801 | 6. Lydia Wells, " 9 Aug 1809
3. Richard French, b. 19 Mar 1803 7. Charles Edward," 28 May 1812
4. Mary Ann, born 5 Sept 1805 \
No. 54. I C. THOMAS A. THAYER,
married Betsey, daughter of Benjamin Wales, No. 52, and
settled in Boston. .Their children were,
1. Thomas Albert, b. 13 June 1827 I 3. Richard Benj. born 22 Aug 1830
2. Maria Elizabeth, " 17 Feb 1829

No. 55. IV C MARY ANN THAYER,
married Samuel Lucas Hay, and settled in Boston.

No. 56. VII B. OBADIAH THAYER,
a son of Richard and Esther Thayer, married Elizabeth
Vinton, and settled in Braintree. Mrs. Thayer was born
2 April, 1781. Their children were,

1. Elisha, born 18 Aug 1799
Died 6 April 1834.
2. Richard, born 20 Oct 1801

3. Hezekiah, born 8 Nov 1804
4. Simeon, " 2 June 1809
5. Joseph Warren, " 6 Aug 1815

Mrs. Thayer died 6 Sept. 1823. His 2d wife was Mary
Field, born 10 April, 1779.
2. Richard, married Esther Penniman, settled in Brain
tree, and died*26 Oct. 1824, without issue.
No. 57. VIII B. ZEBADIAH THAYER,
a brother of the preceding, married Lucy, widow of Ben-

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jamin Parker, Jr. of Andover; and had by her one daughter,
1. Elizabeth. Mrs. Thayer had one daughter Lucy by her
first husband. They live in Wiscasset, Maine.

No 58. X B. NATHANIEL E. THAYER,
married Deliverance, daughter of Dea. Eliphaz Thayer,
(see 13 Branch, No. 53, also Thayer No. 12, 4, first part,)
and settled in Braintree. Their children were,
5. Irene, born 5 May 1811
6. David, " 19 July 1813
7. Sarah Eleanor, " May 1815

1. Esther, born 8 May 1803
Died 20 Jan 1808.
2. Lydia, born 16 March 1804
Died 20 March same year.
3. Emmons, born 1 Nov 1806
4. Esther, " 7 Dec 1808

8. Moses, " 10 Aug 1817
Died 11 Nov 1822.

No. 59. Ill C. EMMONS THAYER,
married Jerusha Holbrook, and settled in Braintree.

No. 60. V C. IRENE THAYER,
married Nahum Bunker, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were, 1 . George — 2. Albert — 3.  .

No. 61. XI B. ABIGAIL THAYER,
a daughter of Richard and Esther Thayer, married Heze
kiah Goodnough, and settled in Boston. Their children
were, 1. Hezekiah — 2. Nancy T. — 3. Asa.

No. 62. V A. Rev. JONATHAN FRENCH,*
the youngest son of Moses and Esther French, was married
to Miss Abigail Richards, 26 Aug. 1773. Her father was
Dr. Benjamin Richards of Weymouth. Her mother was
Abigail, the youngest of the children of Ephraim and Sarah
Thayer. (See 14th Branch, No. 3.) Their children were,
1. Sarah, born 18 Nov 1774 I 4. Mary Holyoke, born 6 Aug 1781
Died 25 same month. | 5. Sarah, 2d., " 13 Dec 1784
2. Abigail, born 29 May 1776 Died 2 April 1788.
3. Jonathan, " 16 Aug 1778 I
*The Rev. Jonathan French of Andover, Mass. was born at Braintree,
on the 30 Jan. 1740, N. S. When about seventeen years old he entered tbe
army employed against the French and Indians, and in March, 1757, re
paired to Fort Edward. Debilitated by the small pox and the fever and
ague, he returned home in October.
He was afterwards stationed at Castle William, in the capacity of a ser
geant, the chief care of the garrison often devolving upon him. In that
situation his life was twice in great jeopardy. An Indian servant at the
Castle, to whom he had refused rum, assailed him with a drawn knife.
With great presence of mind and agility he avoided the weapon and
brought his antagonist to the earth. The Indian completely vanquish-

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No. 63. II B. ABIGAIL FRENCH,
married 9 May, 1797, to the Rev. Samuel Stearns* of Bed
ford, Mass. Their children were,
1- . b. 18 Aug 1798 8. Elizabeth W. b. 29 July 1810
Died 2 Nov same year. 9. Josiah Atherton, ) . , a 1fi10
2. Abigail French, b. 7 Jan 1800 10. Geo. Washington, 5 D l ^P181**
3. Samuel Horatio, " 12 Sept 1801 George W. died 12 Oct 1812.
4. Sarah Caroline, « 15 April 1803 11. Charlotte Esther b. 17 Sept 1814
5. Wm. Augustus, " 17 Mar 1805 12. Ann Catharine, b. 10 Oct 1816
6. Mary Holyoke, " 14 Nov 1806 13 Eeben'r Sperry, b. 23 Dec 1819
7. Jonathan French," 4 Sept 1808 I
Mrs. Abigail French died 28 Aug. in the 80th year of
her age.

ed, and surprized that his life was spared, was ever after grateful and
obliging. In the other instance, at great hazard, he seized an Indian prisoner who
had escaped from confinement, and armed with a large club, threatened
the life of any one who should attempt to take him.
Contemplating the practice of Physic and Surgery, his leisure was em
ployed in the study ; and so much did he enjoy the confidence ofthe faculty,
that the medicines and care ofthe sick were often entrusted solely to him.
At a time when Boston harbour was so frozen as to prevent the passing
of a boat, but not so as to be safe for any one on foot, a case occurred
which required immediate attention. Articles were necessary which must
be procured in Boston. Mr. French, with his characteristic resolu
tion and perseverance, as he could not procure a man who was willing to
venture, furnished himself with a long pole, and holding it horizontally,
went and returned safely, though often in great danger, and was consid
ered the instrument under Providence of saving the patient's life.
He afterward prepared for College, and on the last day of his service at
the garrison, gave up his commission as commanding officer for the day,
and entered Harvard University in the humble station of Cutler's fresh
man. He graduated in 1771.
He had contemplated amission to the Indians, but was led in Provi
dence, to settle in the ministry in the South Parish in Andover, where he
was ordained 22 Sept 1772.
Mr. French's ministry was laborious. His manner of preaching was
serious, solemn, and impressive. Though his life was a continued scene
of fatigue, he was remarkably cheerful at almost all seasons. He was
given to hospitality. His company was eagerly sought by the young and
the old, and his house was the abode of friendship, harmony, and love.
In religious sentiment, he was such a Calvanistas the first fathers of New
England. He had a strong attachment to the Assembly's Catechism, in
which he regularly instructed the children, in the 7 districts of his parish.
He was one of the founders of the Massachusetts Society for the pro
motion of christian knowledge.
He was very much esteemed by the Churches of New England, as a
wise, prudent, and judicious counsellor; as appeared from the great num
ber of Ecclesiastical Councils he was called to attend.
He died of a paralytic affection, 28 July, 1809, in the seventieth year of
his age, and the thirty-seventh of his ministry. A sermon was delivered
at his funeral from John 14, 28, by Rev. Mr. Stone of Reading.
*Rev. Samuel Stearns of Bedford, Mass. descended from an ancient and
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66 NINTH BRANCH.
No. 64. II C. ABIGAIL F. STEARNS,
married Jonas Monroe of Bedford ; died Jan. 1833, leaving
a daughter Ellen Maria.

No. 65. Ill C. SAMUEL H. STEARNS,
was graduated at Harvard University in 1823, and ordain
ed pastor ofthe Old South Church in Boston, 16 Apr. 1834.
No. 66. IV C. SARAH C. STEARNS,
married Rev. Forest Jefferds of Epping, N. H. Resettled
in Middleton, Mass. Their children were, 1. Abigail Jane
— 2. Sarah Caroline— 3. Samuel Stearns— 4. Olive Maria.
No. 67. V C. WILLIAMYA STEARNS,
was graduated at Harvard University in 1827, was settled
as Pastor of a church in Cambridgeport. He married
Rebecca Alden Frasier, a descendant of the pilgrim John
Alden. Their child, Eliza Chaplin.

No. 68. VIII C. ELIZABETH W. STEARNS,
married Dea. Charles James of Medford, Mass.

No. 69. Ill B. Rev. JONATHAN FRENCH, Jr.,
was graduated at Harvard University in 1798, ordained at
very respectable family in Billerica, Mass. His grandfather, John Stearns,
married Miss Esther Johnson, daughter of the celebrated Capt. Edward
Johnson, principal founder of the town and church of Woburn, and au
thor of the history of New England, entitled, " Wonder-Working Provi
dence of Sion's Saviour in New England."
Rev. Josiah Stearns, son of John and Esther Stearns, was born at Bil
lerica, 20 Jan. 1732, was graduated at Harvard College, in 1751 ; ordained
at Epping, N. H. 8 March, 1758, and died there in 1788.
Rev. Samuel Stearns of Bedford, the subject of this Memoir, wasson of
Rev. Josiah Stearns of Epping, N. H. by his second wife, a daughter of
Rev. Samuel Ruggles of Billerica. He was born at Epping, 8 April, 1770;
fitted for College at Phillips Exeter Academy, and graduated at Harvard
University in 1794. His theological studies he pursued under the direc
tion of Rev. Jonathan French of Andover, whose daughter, Abigail, he
afterwards married. He was ordained over the Church and Society in
Bedford, 27 April, 1796, and died 26 Dec. 1834, after a ministry of almost
thirty-nine years. Mr. Stearns was an able and faithful minister. He was
very clear and decided in his views of religion. In him, Orthodoxy and
Charity were eminently united. He was a man of prayer, leading appa
rently a life of communion with God.
In his last sickness it was a great privilege to be near him, so heavenly
was his conversation, so submissive was his deportment, so calmly would
he speak of his approaching dissolution, and so firmly would he express
himself of the Glory that was to follow. (See funeral sermon, by Rev.
Samuel Sewall, from John, 11—25, 26.)

NINTH BRANCH. 67
North Hampton, N. H. 18 Nov. 1801, married 4 Dec. 1804,
to Rebecca, daughter of Dea. Samuel Farrar of Lincoln,
Mass. Their children were,
1. Jonathan, born 13 Dec 1805

2. Rebecca Mercy, « 2 Feb 1807
3. Sam'l Farrar, " 11 Jan 1809
4. Abigail, " 4 Aug 1810
5. Mary Holyoke, •' 23 Nov 1812

7. John Farrar, born 10 Feb 1818
8. Sarah, " 25 May 1820
9. Eben'r Sperrv," 9 Jan 1823
10. Lucy Ann, " " 5 Sept 1825
11. Elizabeth Dorcas, b. 2(5 J an 1829

6. James, " 1 April 1815
No. 70. V C. MARY H- FRENCH,
married 16 Apr. 1833, to Jonathan Hobbs of NorthHampton.

No. 71. IV B. MARY H. FRENCH,
daughter of Rev. Jonathan French of Andover, married to
Rev. Ebenezer Peck Sperry ; ordained at Dunstable, N. H.
Installed at Wenham, Mass.

No. 72. VI A. DELIVERANCE FRENCH,
the youngest daughter of Moses and Esther French, mar
ried Rev. Nathaniel Emmons, D. D. 6 April, 1775, and
settled in Franklin, Mass. Dr. Emmons was born 1 May,
1745. Their children were,
1. Nathaniel, born 14 April 1776 I 2. Diodate Johnson, b. 22 June 1777
Died 8 Sept 1778. | Died 8 Sept 1778.
Inscriptions on the tomb stones of Mrs. EMMONS, and her
two children, Franklin, Mass.
" In Memory of Mrs. Deliverance Emmons, consort of
the Rev. Nathaniel Emmons, who departed this life June
22, 1778, in the 36 year of her age.
In that dark hour all serene she lay
Beneath the openings of celestial day;
Her soul retires from sense, refined from sin,
While the descending Glory wrought within —
Then in a sacred calm resigned her breath,
And as her eyelids closed she smiled in death.
O Death, where is thy sting ? 0 Grave, where is thy
victory ?"
" In Memory of Nathaniel Emmons and Diohate John
son Emmons, sons ofthe Rev. Nathaniel Emmons, both of
whom died Sept. 8, 1778, the eldest aged 2 years 4 months
and 24 days, the youngest aged one year 2 months and 16
days. They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and
in their death they were not divided."

68 TENTH BRANCH.

TENTH BRANCH.
No. 1. NEPHTALI THAYER,
a son of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married Bathsheba,
daughter of Dea. Samuel Bass of Braintree, 3 Feb. 1732,
(see Bass No. 27, first part,) and settled in Braintree, (now
Randolph.) Their children were
1. Bathsheba, born 14 April 1733
2. Bethiah, " 4 Nov 1734
3. Naphtali, « 30 July 1739

4. Hannah,
5. Susannah, born 26 May 1743

No. 2. II A. BETHIAH THAYER,
married Benjamin Thayer, 24 Dec. 1794. (See Sth Branch
No. 27.) Mrs. Thayer died in 1816, without issue.

No. 3. Ill A. NAPHTALI THAYER,
married Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin and Ruth Thay
er, (see 8th Branch, No. 27,) 8 April 1763, and settled in
Randolph. Their children were,
1. Robert, born 22 June 1765 I 3. Benjamin,
2. Bethuel, « 1 Aug 1771 | 4. Rebecca.
Mr. Thayer died
No. 4. I B. ROBERT THAYER,
married Rebecca, perhaps a daughter of Richard Thayer
of Weymouth, (see Thayer No. 27, 6, first part,) in 1785,
and settled in Randolph. Their children were, 1. Benja
min, born 20 Nov. 1786— 2. Rebecca— 3. John, born 11
April, 1790—4. Davis— 5. Ebenezer— 6. Rebecca, 2d.— 7.
Nahum — 8. Elizabeth.
No. 5. I C. BENJAMIN THAYER,
married Charlotte White, (see 6 Branch, No. 53,) and set
tled in Weymouth. They have one child, 1. Charlotte.
Mr. Thayer died in Aug. 1821.

No. 6. II B. BETHUEL THAYER,
married Anna, a daughter of Richard Thayer of Weymouth,
(see Thayer No. 27, 9, first part,) in 1792, and settled in
Randolph. Their children were, 1. Anna— 2. Silas— 3. Si
las, 2d.— 4. Mehitabel— 5. Belinda— 6. Ephraim— 7. Doro
thy and 8. Susannah, twins— 9. Dorcas— 10. Richard— 11.
Luther — 12. Jonathan.

ELEVENTH BRANCH. 69
No. 7. I C. ANNA THAYER,
married John Hollis of Randolph, and settled there. Their
children were, 1. Anna, who died an infant — 2. Lavina —
3. James — 4. Ephraim — 5. Lucinda — 6. Rebecca Ann.
No. 8. IV C. MEHITABEL THAYER,
married Samuel Howland, and settled in Bridgewater.
Their children were, 1. Calvin, born 28 July, 1817—2.
unknown.

No. 9. VI C. EPHRAIM THAYER,
married Abi Paine, daughter of Zeba Paine, (see Paine,
No. 16, 3, first part,) and settled in Randolph.

No. 10. VII C. DOROTHY THAYER,
married William Madan, Jr. of Randolph, (see 8 Branch,
No. 29,) who died without issue. Her second husband
was Danforth Chandler, by whom she has had four chil
dren, (1827,) names unknown.

No. 11. VIII C. SUSANNAH THAYER,
married James Tower, of Braintree and settled there, and
has had five children, (1831,) names unknown.
No. 12. XI B. LUTHER THAYER,
married Catharine Paine, sister of Abi P. above named,
and settled in Randolph.

ELEVENTH BRANCH.
No. 1. Dea. PETER THAYER,
married Anna Porter of Norton, 1 June, 1732, and settled
in Braintree ; afterwards removed to Peterborough, N. H.
Their children were, 7. Anna, born 29 Sept 1744
Died 25 Nov 1744.
8. Anna, 2d., born 9 April 1746
9. Jabez, " 7 July 1748

1. William, born 26 July, 1733
Died the same day.
2. Peter, born 5 May 1735
Died 6 July 1736.
3. Peter, born 3 April 1737
4. William, " 26 Jan 1739
5. Ephraim, " 16 Feb 1740
6. Zacheus, " 27 Dec 1742
Dea. Thayer died 27 Sept. 1798, aged 90 years.

10. Phebe, " 11 Feb 1750
11. Ruth, " 23 Aug 1753
12. Bartholomew, " 15 July 1757

TO ELEVENTH BRANCH.
No. 2. Ill A. PETER THAYER, Jr.,
married Polly Withington, and settled in Randolph. Their
children were, 1. John — 2. Polly — 3. Peter — 4. Mordecai —
5. Asa— 6. William, born 26 March, 1777—7. Elisha.
No. 3. II B. POLLY THAYER,
married Joseph Kingman, 8 April, 1792. Their children
were, 1. Mary — 2. Joseph — 3. William.

No. 4. Ill B. PETER THAYER,
married Unity Hixon of Sharon, and settled in Randolph.
Their children were, 1. Lyman — 2. Unity — 3. Harriet — 4.
Peter — 5. Mary — 6. Avaline.
No. 5. I C. LYMAN THAYER,
married Irene, daughter of Meshech Thayer, (see 6th
Branch, No. 138,) and settled in Randolph.

No. 6. IV B. MORDECAI THAYER,
son of Peter and Polly Thayer, married Rachel, daughter
of Dea. Zacheus Thayer, (see No. 13,) and settled at
Hampden, Me. Their children were, 1. Rachel, born 18
Oct. 1797—2. Mordecai— 3. Alvan— 4. Nancy— 5. Zacheus
6. Seth Mann.
No. 7. V B. ASA THAYER,
married Olive Mann, and settled in Randolph. Their chil
dren were,
1. Asa, born 21 Sept 1802 4. Olive,
2. Olive, « 9 April 1805 5. William.
3. Jobn, « 24 Nov 1809
No. 8. I C. ASA THAYER, Jr.,
married Susan Thayer, and settled in Randolph. Their
children were, 1. Susan Jane, born 25 June, 1821—2. Asa
French born 21 July, 1823—3. Hosea— 4. Susan Jane, 2d.

No. 9. VI B. WILLIAM THAYER,
married Sarah Whitcomb of Randolph, and settled in Thet
ford, Vt. Their children were,

1. Sarah, born 26 Feb 1805
2. Relief, « 4 May, 1807
3. Wm. Withington, b. 3 June 1809

4. Loren, born 7 July 1815
5- Jane, « 10 June 1818
6.

ELEVENTH BRANCH. 71
No. 10. V A. EPHRAIM THAYER,
son of Dea. Peter and Anna Thayer, married Phebe Por
ter of Stoughton, 3 Dec. 1762, and settled in Randolph ;
afterwards removed away. Their children were,
1. Anna, born 12 Oct 1763 I 4. Archippus,
Died 13 June 1764. | 5. Jonathan,
2. Porter, born 19 Aug 1765 6. Jabez.
3. Ephraim, " 2 Aug 1767 |

No. 11. VIA. Dea. ZACHEUS THAYER,
married Deborah Mann, 30 June, 1770, and settled in Ran
dolph. Their children were,

1. Anna,

born 10 April 1772

4. Ruth,

born 15 Sept 1781

2. Deborah,

" 15 May 1774

5. Betsey,

" 18 June 1783

3. Rachel,

" 1 March 1778

His second wife was Sarah, widow of Joseph Thayer,
deceased. (See 5th Branch, No. 2.)
No. 12. IB. ANNA THAYER,
married Meshech Thayer. (See 6th Branch, No. 134.)

No. 13. Ill B. RACHEL THAYER,
married Mordecai Thayer, No. 6, and settled in Hamden,
Maine.

No. 14. IV B. RUTH THAYER,
married Zeba Smith, and settled in Randolph. Their chil
dren were,

1. Ruth, born 13 May 1801
2. Lucinda, " 27 April 1805
3. Avis, " 1 Feb 1807
4. Zeba, " 28 Jan 1809
5. Elmira,

6. Judson, born 3 April 1811
7. Isaac, " 24 May 1813
8. Charles, " 17 May 1815
9. Adoniram, " 20 Sept 1818
10. " 18 July 1822

No. 15. I C. RUTH SMITH,
married Elisha Mann of Randolph, Vt. Mr. Mann was
born 28 March 1805. Their children were, 1. Elisha — 2.
Seth — 3. Judson — 4. Hosea — 5. Stillman.
Mr. Mann died in 1835.

No. 16. II C. LUCINDA SMITH,
married Francis Hollis, and settled in Randolph.
No. 17. V B. BETSEY THAYER,
daughter of Dea. Zacheus Thayer, married Bela Jordan,
and settled in Randolph. Mr. Jordan was born 11 April,

72 TWELFTH BRANCH.
1783. Their children were, 1. John, born 9 Feb. 1805—2.
Betsey, born 23 Feb. 1807.
No. 18. I C. JOHN JORDAN,
married a Phillips of Hanson, Mass. and settled in Randolph.

No. 19. XA. PHEBE THAYER,
a daughter of Dea. Peter and Anna Thayer, married Abra
ham Cummings of Topsfield, in 1781. Their children were,
1. Phebe — 2. Ebenezer — 3. Jabez.

No. 20. VII B. ELISHA THAYER,
son of Peter and Polly Thayer, No. 2, 7, married a Tyler,
and settled at Frankfort, Me.

No. 21. XII A. BARTHOLOMEW THAYER,
a son of Dea. Peter and Anna Thayer, married Elizabeth
Blanchard of Braintree, in 1789, (see 4th Branch, No. 3,)
and settled in Peterborough. Their children were, 1.
Ephraim — 2. Jabez, who died in childhood.
No. 22. IB. EPHRAIM THAYER,
married and removed to Coshocton, Ohio, and has a fami
ly of children.

TWELFTH BRANCH.
No. 1. PRISCILLA THAYER,
a daughter of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married 1 1 July,
1732, to Elijah Hayden* of Braintree, (now Quincy.) Their
children were, 1. Elijah, born 22 March, 1733—2. Enoch,
born 24 March, 1734.
Her second husband was Joseph Ford. Their children
were,
3. Joseph, born 18 Sept 1740 | 5. Nathaniel, born 23 June 1746
4. James, " 13 June 1743 |
Her third husband was William Spear, married in 1781.
Mrs. Priscilla Spear died about the year 1795.

*The progenitor of this family in Braintree, was John Hayden, and his
wife Susannah, whose children were, 1. John— 2. Samuel, probably born
before they settled in Braintree— 3. Jonathan, born 19, 3, 1640  4 Han
nah b. 7, 2, 1642-5. Ebenezer, b. 12, 7, 1645—6. Nehemiah, b. 14, 12,
1647. ' '
John Hayden and Hannah Ames were married by Gov. Endicott, 6, 2,

TWELFTH BRANCH. 73
No. 2. I A. ELIJAH HAYDEN, Jr.,
married Mary Faxon, and settled in Boston. Their chil
dren were, 1. Elijah— 2. Mary— 3. Lot— 4. Elihu— 5. James
—6. Esther.
No. 3. Ill B. LOT HAYDEN,
married Sally Cole, and settled in West Cambridge. Their
children were, 1. Mary — 2. Nancy — 3. Elijah.

No. 4. II A. ENOCH HAYDEN,
second son of Elijah and Priscilla Hayden, married Amy
Thayer, (perhaps daughter of Zachariah Thayer, No. 54,
3, first part,) and settled in Quincy. Their children were,
1. Enoch, born 23 Feb 1756 I 5. Nathaniel, born 11 July 1763
2. Priscilla, » 27 April 1757 | 6. Elijah,
3. Caleb, " 17 May 1759 I 7. Abel,
4. Amy, « 19 Feb 1761 I 8. Elisha.
No. 5. I B. ENOCH HAYDEN,
was blind many years, having lost his sight in consequence
of the small pox, and was supported by the town. His
mind, however, was well stored with useful knowledge,
being blessed with a good memory, and few men enjoyed
the pleasure of joining in the Music and devotion of public
worship more than he, while he was able to attend. The
genealogy of this Branch was principally furnished by him,
whose memory alone afforded the particulars, whether cor
rect or not, must be left for others to determine.
He died in 1831.

No. 6. Ill B. CALEB HAYDEN,
a brother of the preceding, married Bathsheba Howard,
and settled in Quincy ; afterwards removed to Chelmsford,
Mass. Their children were, 1 . Elijah — 2. Samuel — 3. Han
nah— 4. Caleb — 5. Josiah — 6. Lois — 7. Solomon — 8. Mary
— 9. James.
No. 7. I C. ELIJAH HAYDEN,
married Nancy Crocksford, and settled in Quincy. Their
children were, 1. Elijah— 2. Eli— 3. Elbridge Gerry.
1660. Their children were, 1. Hannah, born 3, 11, 1660—2. Sarah, b. 9,
5, 1662—3. Josiah, b. 19, 4, 1669.
Samuei, Hayden and Hannah Thayer were married by Maj. Lusher, 8,
2 1664. (See Thayer No. 1, first part.) Their children were, 1. Samuel,
born 6, 6, 1665, died 27 of the same month— 2. Susannah, b. 27, 7, 1666—
3. Sarah, b. 25, 1, 1658.
Jonathan Hayden, with his wife Elizabeth, had 1. Margaret, born 11,
3, 1670—2. Amey, b. 16, 7, 1672.
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74 TWELFTH BRANCH.
No. 8. Ill D. ELBRIDGE G. HAYDEN,
married Elizabeth Holbrook of Braintree, (see 6 Branch,
No. 94,) and settled in Quincy.
No. 9. Ill C. HANNAHT HAYDEN,
daughter of Caleb and Bathsheba Hayden, married Thom
as Newcomb of Quincy, and settled there. Their children
were, 1. Eliza— 2. Thomas— 3. William.
No. io. v c. josiaiThayden,
a brother ofthe preceding, married Betsey Miller, and set
tled in Quincy. Children not known.
No. 11. VIIC. SOLOMON HAYDEN,
married Louisa Miller, and Settled in Quincy.^ Children
not known.

No. 12. VIII C. MARY HAYDEN,
married Joel Bemis, and settled in Quincy.
No. 13. V B. NATHANIEL HAYDEN,
son of Enoch and Amy Hayden, married Allice Peakes,
and settled at South Boston. Their children were, 1 . Oli
ver — 2. Mary — 3. Isaac — 4. Ambrose — 5. Peter — 6. Philip
—7. Nathaniel— 8. Allice— 9. William.

No. 14. VII B. ABEL HAYDEN,
a brother of the preceding, married Lydia Niles, and set
tled in Quincy. Their children were, 1. Nancy — 2. Eliza
beth — 3. George — 4. Mehitabel — 5. Abel Thayer — 6. Mary
Niles.

No. 15. VIII B. ELISHA HAYDEN,
the youngest brother of the preceding, married Rebecca
Finney. Their children were, 1. Lewis — 2. Elisha — 3.
Joseph — 4. Thomas — 5. Mary — 6. Charles — 7. Eliza.

No. 16. Ill A. JOSEPH FORD,*
son of Joseph and Priscilla Ford, married Mary Roberts,
and settled in Boston. They had one daughter Mary, who
was the wife of Mr. Freeman, attorney at law at Barnsta
ble, Mass., and died without issue.
*Mr. Nathaniel Ford, son of David Ford of Weymouth, says, his ances
tors of the name of Ford, who came from England were Nathaniel,

TWELFTH BRANCH. 75
No. 17. IV A. JAMES FORD,
a brother of the preceding, settled in the city of New York
and is supposed to have left a large family.
No. 18. V A. NATHAMEl7F0RD,
* re^y0U,ngest brother of the preceding, went to the state
of Maryland, leavinga daughter Joanna, born 6 June, 1765,
in the care of his mother, by whom she was brought up,
and nothing certain was known respecting him afterwards.
No. 19. I B. JOANNA FORD,
was married 22 April, 1787, to Isaac N. Field, who was
born 27 April, 1765, and settled in Dorchester. Their chil
dren were,

1. Enos, born 9 July 1788
2. Peter, « 17 Nov 1789
Died 24 July 1792.
3. Joanna, born 24 Aug 1791
4. Isaac, « 19 March 1793
5. Lois, " 8 Sept 1794
Died 10 Oct 1795.

6. Charlotte, born" 5 May 1796
7. Thomas M. « 31 Mar 1798
8. Aaron Davis, " 10 Oct 1799
9. Pearson H. " 19 Aug 1802
10. Freeman, " 3 Nov 1804
11. Harriet S. " 30 Nov 1807

No. 20. I C. ENOS FIELD,
married Elizabeth Blake, 10 May, 1818, and settled in
Dorchester.

No. 21. IIIC. JOANNA FIELD,
married Thomas Cox of Dorchester, and died 28 July, 1825.
No. 22. IV C. ISAAC FIELD,
married Emeline, daughter of Samuel Richards of Dorches
ter, 22 April, 1821. (See 14 Branch, No. 5.)
No. 23. VI C. CHARLOTTE FIELD,
married Ebenezer Bates, 24 Sept. 1823, and settled in
Dedham. Mr. Bates died 14 May, 1828, leaving one child.
Joseph, Israel, Hannah, and Ann, the three last of whom died unmar
ried. Joseph lived and died in that neighborhood. His son Joseph mar
ried Priscilla Hayden, as before mentioned. David Ford of Weymouth,
was son of Capt. James Ford, Mariner, whose widow Deborah died about
the year 1793, and grandson of Nathaniel Ford, who came from England.
Mr. Farmer mentions "Andrew Ford, Weymouth, freeman 1654, who
had sons Samuel and Ebenezer. Twelve graduates of this name had been
educated at the New England Colleges in 1825. Roger (Ford or Foord)
died at Cambridge, 24 April, 1644. Thomas, Dorchester, admitted free
man 1631, removed to Windsor, Conn. William was a proprietor of
Bridgewater, 1645."— [Gen. Reg.

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THIRTEENTH BRANCH.

No. 24. VII C. THOMAS M. FIELD,
married Esther Fuller, 23 April, 1820, and settled in Boston.

No. 25. VIII C. AARON D. FIELD,
married Mary Ann Fessendon, 22 Dec. 1824, and settled
in Dorchester.

No. 26. IX C. PEARSON H. FIELD,
married Susan N. Richards, 14 April, 1825, and settled in
Boston.

No. 27. XI C. HARRIET S. FIELD,
married Gardner E. Weatherbee, 13 Sept. 1829, and set
tled in Dorchester.

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1749

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1 Dec

1750

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28 Aug

1752

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11 Nov

1753

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10 Sept

1755

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9 March 1757

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8 March 1759

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4 Feb

1761

9. Deliverance, born 16 Aug
10. Demetrius, " 23 July
11. Deborah, « 16 July
12. Elizabeth, " 26 Dec
Died in infancy.
13. Elizabeth, born 3 Mar

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1771

THIRTEENTH BRANCH.
No. 1. JAMES THAYER,
a son of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, married Deborah
Arnold, (see Arnold No. 4, 10, first part,) and settled in
Braintree, on the farm of his ancestors. Their children
were, 1. Ephraim,
2. Sarah,
3. James,
4. Philip,
5. Solomon,
6. Deborah,
7. William,
8. Abigail, Mr. Thayer died 19 June, 1790, aged 78 years 3 months.
Mrs. Thayer died 14 Dec. 1792, with small pox, aged 63
years.
No. 2. I A. EPHRAIM THAYER,
married Rebecca Porter, and settled in Boston. Mrs. Thay
er was born 24 May, 1753. Their children were,
1. Ephraim, born 9 Sept 1781
Died 2 Feb 1782.
2. Ephraim, born 15 April 1783
Died 16 Nov 1819.
3. Rebecca, born 8 March 1785
Died 8 June 1796.

Died 4 Dec 1790, with consumption.

Mrs. Thayer died 2 June, 1817, aged 64 years.

4. Sally, born 19 Dec
Died 22 July 1806.
5. Betsey, born 13 June
6. Lucretia, « 24 Nov
7.Debby, « 19 May

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No. 3. VI B. LUCRETIA THAYER,
married Stephen W. Jackson of Boston*. (See Jackson No.
18, 3, first part.) Their children were,
1. George, born 16 Feb 1814
2. Rebecca T. " 21 Nov 1815
Died 26 Dec 1816.
3. Charles, born 19 Oct 1817

4. Rebecca T. « 3 Nov 1819
5. Stephen W. " 1 Mar 1822
Died 17 Sept 1823.

6. Lucretia, born 1 April 1824
Died 22 Sept 1825.
7. Lucretia, born 18 Dec 1825
8. Stephen W. " 28 Feb 1829
Died 14 Dec 1829.
9. Sarah, born 15 July 1830
Died 17 July 1830.

No. 4. II A. SARAH THAYER,
daughter of James and Deborah Thayer, married William
Crane, 12 Sept. 1776, and settled in Boston. Their chil
dren were,
1. William, born 8 Jan 1778 3. Mary,
2. Sarah, " 16 Oct 1779 Died at the age of 4 years.
4. Betsey, born 27 March 1783
Her second husband was Thomas Emmons.
No. 5. I B. WILLIAM CRANE,
married Dorcas Sawyer, and settled in Boston. Their
children were, 1. William, 2. Elizabeth, 3. Margaret.
Mr. Crane died 15 Jan. 1821, aged 43 years.

No. 6. II B. SARAH CRANE,
married Amasa Murdock, and settled in Boston. Their
children were, 1. Mary, 2. Mary, 3. Amasa, 4. Sarah E. 5.
John, 6. William, 7. Elizabeth, 8. Elizabeth.
Mrs. Murdock died in July, 1823, aged 44 years.
No. 7. Ill C. AMASA MURDOCK,
married Jane Loring, and settled in Boston. Their child,
1. Albert Loring, born 4 Sept. 1829.
No. 8. IV C. SARAH EMMONS MURDOCK,
married Stephen W. Trowbridge, and settled in Newton.
Their children were,
1. Sarah Jane, born 7 Mar 1827 I 3. Eliza Davis.
2. Adeline Fuller, " 23 Oct 1828 |
No. 9. IV B. BETSEY CRANE,
married Capt. James Thayer of Quincy. (See No. 14.)
No. 10. Ill A. JAMES THAYER,
son of James and Deborah Thayer, married Mehitabel

78 THIRTEENTH BRANCH.
Brackett, and settled in Braintree. Their children were,
1. Mary, born 15 Dec 1776 | 2. James, born 31 Oct 1778
His second wife was Mary, daughter of Thomas Thayer,
married 26 Oct. 1779. (See Thayer No. 85, 4, first part.)
Their children were,
3. Thomas, born 7 Oct 1780 I 5. Lydia, born 29 Aug 1784
4. Jechonias, " 25 Jan 1783 |
Mr. Thayer died 1 9 March, 1 786, aged 33 years 7 months.
Noll. IB. MARY THAYER,
married Zenas Mansfield of Braintree, 1 4 April, 1 794. Their
children were, 1. Zenas, 2. James T. who died 4 Oct. 1797,
3. Mary, 4. Warren, 5. Mehitabel, 6. Betsey, 7. William,
8. George.
No. 12. IV C. WARREN MANSFIELD,
married Jane B. Dyer, (6 Branch, No. 72,) and settled in
Braintree. Their children are,
1. Charles W. born 19 Sept 1828 | 2. Sarah H. born 17 June 1830

No. 13. VI C. BETSEY MANSFIELD,
married Moses Ingalls of Boston, and settled there. Their
child is 1. Mary Elizabeth.

No. 14. II B. Capt. JAMES THAYER,
son of James and Mehitabel Thayer, married Betsey Crane,
No. 9, and settled in Quincy. Their children were,
1. Sarah Crane, born 16 May 1809 | 3. Elizabeth Emmons, b. 1 July 1813
2. Mary Brackett, " 14 Dec 1810 |
Capt. Thayer died 17 Dec 1821, aged 43 years.
No. 15. I C. SARAH C. THAYER,
married Ebenezer Underwood, and settled in Quincy.

No. 16. II C. MARY B. THAYER,
married William Ditson, and settled in Quincy.
No. 17. V B. LYDIA THAYER,
daughter of James and Mary Thayer, married Boylston
Vinton, (see Adams No. 29, 2, first part,) and settled in W.
Boylston, Mass. Their children were,
1. Lydia T. born 8 Jan 1817 3. Mary Ann,
Died in April 1833. 4. John Quincy Adams.
2. Louisa,

THIRTEENTH BRANCH. 79
No. 18. IV A. PHILIP THAYER,
son of James and Deborah Thayer, married Lydia Salis
bury, and settled in Braintree. Mrs. Thayer was born
22 April, 1752. Their children were,
1. Stephen, born 14 Sept 1778
2. Theodore, " 29 Oct 1780
Died at sea

3. Lydia, born 4 May 1783
4. Philip, « 4 Oct 1785

5. Warren, born 19 Jan 1789
Died with bilious colic, 15 March,
1810, sick but four days.
6. Elias, born 30 April 1792
7. Mary, « 13 April 1794

Mr. Thayer died 20 Oct. 1832.
No. 19. IB. STEPHEN THAYER,
married Nancy Leeds, and settled in Boston. Their chil
dren were,
1. Nancy, born 10 March 1806
2. Stephen, " 2 Feb
Died 1 Feb 1832.
3. Sally, born 12 Nov
4. Warren, " 18 Aug
5. Morgiana C. F. " 21 Nov
6. Elias, " 11 Aug
Mrs. Thayer died 6 Dec 1826.
No. 20. I C. NANCY THAYER,
married Charles Jarvis, and settled in Boston. Their chil
dren were,
1. Charles, born 12 Sept 1825 | 2. Harriet, born March 1827
Mrs. Jarvis died 27 Jan. 1831.

1806

7. Edward, born 5 Jan 1817

1808

8. Lucretia, " 19 April 1819

9. Henry, " 29 Dec 1820

1809

Died I Jan 1821.

1811

10. Wm. Henry, born 27 Dec 1822

1813

11. Theodore H. " 23 Nov 1824

1815

12. Alonzo, " il June 1826

No. 21. IIIB. LYDIA THAYER,
daughter of Philip and Lydia Thayer, married Ezekiel
White, and settled in Braintree. Their children were,
1. Lydia, born 9 Dec 1805 I Died 18 Nov 1824.
2. Sabra, " 1 Nov 1808 | 3. Mary, born 1 July 1814
No. 22. I C. LYDIA WHITE,
married Daniel Orcutt, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were, 1. Henry May, 2.
Mrs. Orcutt died in July, 1833, aged 27 years.

No. 23. IV B. PHILIP THAYER, Jr.,
married Rebecca Leeds, and settled in Boston. Their
children were, 1. Mary, 2. Frances Adeline, 3. Philip, 4.
Almira Frances, 5. Lydia. Mr. Thayer died 6 Dec. 1827.
No. 24. I C MARY THAYER,
married William Bird, and settled in Braintree. Their
child 1. Rebecca Frances, was born 11 Aug. 1831.

80 THIRTEENTH BRANCH.
No. 25. VII B. MARY THAYER,
daughter of Philip and Lydia Thayer, married Ezra Dyer,
and settled in Braintree. Their children are,
1. Ezra, born 28 June 1819 I 3. Sabra Adams, born 21 Aug 1826
2. Mary, " 12 July 1823 |

No. 26. V A. SOLOMON THAYER,
son of James and Deborah Thayer, -married Lydia, daugh
ter of Ensign Thomas Thayer, 26 Oct. 1779, (see Thayer
No. 85, 7, first part,) and settled in Braintree, on the farm
of his ancestors. (See Appendix to first part, page 175.)
By her he had one son, 1. Theophilus, born 21 May, 1781.
Mrs. Thayer died 19 March, 1783. His second wife was
Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham Thayer, (No. 48, 6, first
part.) Their children were,
2. Jechonias, born 24 July 1786 I 4. Solomon Alden, b. 17 Dec 1792
3. Betsey, « 26 May 1789 |
Solomon Thayer, Esq. died 1 Feb. 1835.
No. 27. I B. THEOPHILUS THAYER,
married Elizabeth Hall, and settled in Quincy. Mrs. Thay
er was born 22 Jan 1780. Their children were,
1. Harriet Ann, born 22 Dec 1804 | 2. George Alden, born 11 July 1807
Mr. Thayer died 14 June, 1814.

No. 28. II B. JECHONIAS THAYER,
married Eliza McClure, and was a Merchant in Boston.
Their children were,
1. Eliza Ann, born 15 July 1813 1 Died 1 Aug 1821.
2. Mary Wilson, " 4 Oct 1815 | 3. Sarah Hunter, born 17 April 1817
Mrs. Thayer died 15 Aug. 1818, aged 27. His second
wife was Abby Hurd. Their children were,
4. Mary Wilson, born 11 July 1821 I 7. Benjamin Hurd, b. 24 Sept 1825
5. Theophilus, " 13 Aug 1823 I 8. Abby Hurd,
6. Jechonias, " 1 Dec 1824 9. Harriet Louisa.
Died 4 Oct 1831. I
No. 29. Ill B. BETSEY THAYER,
married Harlow Hooker, and settled in Boston.

No. 30. IV B. SOLOMON A. THAYER,
married Abby Stetson, and settled in Braintree. Their
children were, 1. Mary, born 29 Oct. 1818, 2. Ephraim, 3.
Harlow Hooker.
Mr. Thayer died in Oct. 1828, aged 36 years.

THIRTEENTH BRANCH. 81
No. 31. VII A. Capt. WILLIAM THAYER,
son of James and Deborah Thayer, married Sarah, daugh
ter of Moses and Dorothy Jones, (see 5th Branch, No. 3,
also Copeland No. 57, 2, first part,) in 1781, and settled in
Braintree, near the great pond. Their children were,
1. Mary, born 27 April 1782
2. William, " 26 Oct 1783
3. Sally, " 31 Oct 1785
4. Ruth, «. 1 Sept 1787
5. Ruth, 2d., " 10 Nov 1778
6. Prudence, " 18 March 1791
7. Deborah, " 1 Sept 1793
Mrs. Thayer died 13 Oct. 1813, aged 51 years, nearly.
Capt. Thayer died 17 March, 1822, aged 63 years.
No. 32. I B. MARY THAYER,
married Thomas Hunt, and settled in Milton. Their chil
dren were,
1. Mary, born 14 Sept 1803
2. Ruth Thayer,. " 28 April 1805
3. Thomas, " 17 April 1807
4. Sarah, " 8 March 1809
5. Beulah, " 19 Oct 1811

8. Betsey, born 5 Dec 1795
9. Rebecca, " 9 Aug 1798
10. Thomas, « 4 Marchl801
11. John Davis, " 23 April 1803
12. Lucretia, " 15 Aug 1805
13. Evelina, " 19 Oct 1807

6. Charles K. born 19 Dec 1813
7. Joseph, " 15 Dec 1815
8. George, " 12 Feb 1818
9. Betsey Thayer," 8 Jan 1822
10. Wm. Alden, " 2 Nov 1826

No. 33. I C. MARY HUNT,
married John Farrington of Milton. Their children were,
1. Sarah, born 30 Oct 1826 I 2. Mary, born 29 Jan 1828
Died 12 May 1827. | 3. Sarah, " 16 Dec 1830
No. 34. II C. RUTH T. HUNT, '
married Nathaniel Farrington, brother of the preceding,
and settled in Canton. Their child, 1. Nathaniel, born 3
June, 1831.
No. 35. Ill C. THOMAS HUNT Jr.,
married Augusta Crane, and settled in Milton. Their child,
1. Augusta, was born 4 Jan. 1831.

No. 36. II B. WILLIAM THAYER, Jr.,
married Sally, daughter of Josiah French, (see French, No.
46, first part,) and settled in Braintree. Their children
were, 1. Sally— 2. David— 3. Esther— 4. Harriet— 5. Wil
liam— 6. Elbridge— 7. Joel— 8. George— 9.  .

No. 37. Ill B. SALLY THAYER,
married Alpheus Thayer of Braintree, Vt. Their children
were, 33

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THIRTEENTH BRANCH.

1. Henry, born 1 Aug 1804
2. Sarah, " 9 Oct 1806
3. Ephraim, « 9 Dec 1809

4. Mary, born 21 Jan 1812
5. William, " 11 Dec 1817
6. John Davis, " 4 March 1823

No. 38. V B. RUTH THAYER,
married Christopher Kneeland of Boston. Their child, 1.
Charles, was born 13 Aug. 1812, died 6 Nov. 1814.
Mr. Kneeland died 9 Feb. 1814. Her second husband
was Thomas Emmons of Boston, a Cabinet Maker. Their
children were,
2. Thomas,. born 8 March 1816 I 4. John Alden, born 31 Dec 1821
3. George, " 5 Sept 1818 | 5. Alfred, " 11 Sept 1823
Mr. Emmons died 17 April, 1825, aged 41 years.

No. 39. VI B. PRUDENCE THAYER,
married Josiah Ames, and settled in Dracutt.
dren were,

Their chil-

1. George, born 5 Aug 1813
2. Sarah Jones, " 4 April 1815
3. Josiah, » 17 Dec 1817

4. Harriet,
5. John,
6.

born 13 Sept
" 10 Dec

18191821

No. 40. VII B. DEBORAH THAYER,
married Alpheus Cary, Jr. of Boston, son of Alpheus Cary,
who died in Milton, and grandson of Dea. Jonathan Cary
of N. Bridgewater. [See'Cary's Gen. p. 6. Their children
are,
1. Alpheus, born 5 Oct 1827 | 2. George W. born 31 March 1830

No. 41. VIIIB. BETSEY THAYER,
married Lewis Copeland of Milton. (See Copeland No. 65,
8, first part.) Their children are,
1. Rebecca Thayer, b. 4 Feb 1823 I 3. Martha Emmons, b. 9 May 1827
2. Charles Lewis, " 11 Feb 1825 |
No. 42. IX B. REBECCA THAYER,
married Stephen Lynch of Boston. Their children are,
1. Charles, born 8 Oct 1825 | 2. Rebecca, born 1 July 1827

No. 43. X B. THOMAS THAYER,
married Ann Locklin, and had by her one child, 1. Martha
Ann.

No. 44. XI B. JOHN D. THAYER,
married Caroline Dexter, and settled in Quincy. They
have two children.

THIRTEENTH BRANCH. 83
Nd. 45. XII B. LUCRETIA THAYER,
married Charles Coolidge, and settled in Boston.

No. 46. VIII A. ABIGAIL THAYER,
daughter of James and Deborah Thayer, married Silas
Wild, Jr. of Braintree. (See Thayer No. 20, 4, first part.)
Their children were,
1. Silas, born 23 Jan 1787
2. James T. " 16 Nov 1789
3. Abigail, " 17 June 1792

7. Alden, born Sept 1798
8. Lydia, " 3 May 1801
laXST"'}- 5M^1802
Died 29 Jan 1803.

4. Elisha, " Jan 1794
5. Betsey, » 31 March 1795
6. Polly Crane,
Mrs. Wild died 8 Jan. 1803, aged 43 years, nearly. His
second wife was Mrs. Hayden, a daughter of Mr. John
Noyes. Mr. Wild died 12 Oct. 1828, aged 67 years, nearly.
No. 47. I B. SILAS WILD, Jr.,
married Ruth Reed of Braintree, and settled in Weymouth.
Their children are,
1. Abigail Thayer, b. 17 June 1814 j 5. Elizabeth Reed, b. 14 Aug 1821
2. Geo. Washington, " 29 Aug 1816 | 6. Mary Parker, " 7 Mar 1823
3. Silas Franklin, " 24 Aug 1818 7. Henry Martyn, " 20 Dec 1825
4. Jona. Sawyer, " 29 April 1820 |

No. 48. Ill B. ABIGAIL WILD,
married Pardon Keith of Bridgewater. Their children are,
1. Willard, bom 6 June 1S12 I 5. Betsey Ann, b. 31 Mar 1820
2. Nathan, " 11 Feb 1814 | 6. Simeon Cary, " 1 Sept 1822
3. Hannah, " 30 Nov 1815 I 7. Abigail Thayer, " 18 July 1826
4. Mary Wild, " 10 Feb 1818 | 8. Howard Pardon, " 13 June 1831

No. 49. IV B. ELISHA WILD,
married Caroline Healy, and settled in Braintree. Their
children are,
1. John Francis, born 28 Dec 1820 I 3. Caroline, born 13 Oct 1825
2. Rebecca, " 21 Feb 1821 |

No. 50. VI B. POLLY CRANE WILD,
married Jonathan Sawyer, and settled in Boston. Their
children were,
1 George, born 26 July 1822 I 3. Mary Elizabeth, b. 18 Sept 1828
2. Warren, " 23 May 1825 |
Mr. Sawyer died 7 Aug. 1831, aged 53.
No. 51. VII B. ALDENWILD,
married Ann Cook, and settled in the city of New York.

84 THIRTEENTH BRANCH.
Their children are, 1 . Mary Ann— 2. Harriet Newell — 3.
Caroline — 4. Deborah — 5. Elmira.

No. 52. VIII B. LYDIA WILD,
married Calvin Thayer, Jr., grandson of Nathaniel Thay
er, (No. 38, first part,) and settled in Braintree. Their
children were, 1. Calvin — 2. Lydia — 3. Julia Ann. Mr.
Thayer died in 1825.
Her second husband was Robert Howe of Roxbury.
Their children were, 1. Nancy Triplett — 2. Abigail Thay
er, who died 15 Jan. 1832 — 3. Robert Harris, who died 23
Dec. 1831.

No. 53. IX A. DELIVENANCE THAYER,
daughter of James and Deborah Thayer, married Deacon
Eliphaz Thayer, (see Thayer No. 12, 4, first part,) and set
tled in Braintree. Their children were,

1. Deliverance, born 14 May 1785
2. Sarah, " 13 April 1787
3. Isaiah, " 2 Mar 1789
4. James, " 29 Sept 1791
5. Esther French, " 12 Dec 1793
6. Eliphaz, « 4 Feb 1796

Died 25 Sept 1797.
7. Deborah, born 7 Oct 1798
8. Lois, " 11 Oct 1800
9. Eliphaz, " 24 Feb 1803
Died 11 Oct 1821.
10. Abigail, born 27 Oct 1805

No. 54. I B. DELIVERANCE THAYER,
married Dea. Nathaniel E. Thayer of Braintree. (See
Ninth Branch, No. 58.)

No. 55. Ill B. ISAIAH THAYER,
married Sarah Hunt of Weymouth, and settled there.
Their children are,
4. William Alden, born 16 May 1820
5. Sally Alden, " 18 Aug 1822
6. Susan S. " 23 Nov 1824

1. Sally, born 19 Jan 1814
2. Deliverance, " 6 Aug 1816
3. Isaiah Warren, " 2 Jan 1818

No. 56. V B. ESTHER F. THAYER,
married Jonathan Hayward, and settled in Braintree.
Their children are,
1. Daniel, born 13 May 1815 I 3. Jonathan Eliphaz, b. 24 Nov 1822
2. Esther, " 20 Jan 1819 |

No. 57. VII B. DEBORAH THAYER,
married Sidney Johnson, and settled in Braintree. Their
children are, 1. George Sidney, born 23 Oct 1815 — 2. Ab
igail — 3. James — 4.  .

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No. 58. VIII B. LOIS THAYER,
No. 59. XA. DEMETMuTtHAYER,
youngest son of James and Deborah Thayer, married Sarah
Blanchard oi Weymouth, and settled there. Their chil
dren were,

1. Nicholas, born 12 March 1801
2. Sarah Hovey, " 3 Nov 1802
3. Charlotte, " 22 Aug 1804

Died 24 Aug 1825.
4. Chloe, born 3 April 1807
5. Warren, " 29 Jan 1813

No. 60. I B. NICHOLAS THAYER,
married Thais Shaw, and settled in Weymouth. Their
children are, 1. Noah — 2.  .

6. Sarah,

born 13 Oct

1744

7. Joanna,

" in

1746

8. Peter,*

" in

1748

9. Ruth,

" 20 Aug

1750

Died 26 Sept 1833, aged 83.
10. Mary, born 17 April 1753

FOURTEENTH BRANCH.
No. 1. ABIGAIL THAYER,
the youngest daughter and child of Ephraim and Sarah
Thayer, was married 21 Nov. 1734, to Dr. Benjamin Rich
ards of Weymouth, and settled there. Their children were,
2.' A so"; { who died infants-
3. Benjamin, born 25 Dec 1739
Died in the army, 1757.
4. Ephraim, born in 1741
5. Abigail, « 17 Nov 1742
Dr. Richards was an eminent Physician and a skillful
Practitioner in his day, especially in the throat distemper,
which, with the bloody flux, (dysentery,) were the fatal
epidemics and prevailed with uncommon mortality in the
years 1746, 7, 8, and 9.— [See Alden's Coll. 2, 15. '
Dr. Richards died 25 June, 1755, in the 41 year of his
age. Mrs. Abigail Richards died 10 March, 1765, in the
52 year of her age.
No. 2. IV A. EPHRAIM RICHARDS,
married Christian Rogers, a grand-daughter of Mr. Sam
uel Bass of Boston, (perhaps son of Samuel Bass, Sen., see
Bass No. 3, 3, first part,) and settled in Boston. Their chil
dren were, 1 . Benjamin — 2. Samuel — 3. Lydia — 4. Edmund
Quincy — 5. Peter Hunt — 6. Ephraim, who died young.
*He was killed on board a privateer in 1778, aged 30 years.

86 FOURTEENTH BRANCH.
Mr. Richards died of the small pox in Boston, when that
port was shut by the British, in 1774, aged 33 years.
No. 3. I B. BENJAMIN RICHARDS,
married and died in early life, leaving several children.
No. 4. II B. SAMUeITrICHARDS,
married Mary Wentworth, and settled in Dorchester.
Their children were, 1. Emeline — 2. Ansel Paca Pendleton,
who left Dorchester in 1821, engaged in the U. S. service,
and has not been heard from for several years ; it is pre
sumed he is dead, and Administration on his estate was
granted 14 Aug. 1833 — 3. Laura — 4. Warren Washington
Hancock — 5. Gerry Sullivan Gray, who was killed by the
accidental discharge of a gun, while on a party of pleasure,
near Squantum, in 1823. Mr. Richards died about 1817.
No. 5. I C. EMELINE RICHARDS,
married Isaac Field of Dorchester. (See 12 Branch No. 22.)

No. 6. Ill C. LAURA RICHARDS,
married Oliver Hall of Dorchester, and died 18 Nov. 1832,
aged 28 years.

No. 7. Ill B. LYDIA RICHARDS,
married first a Mr. Hersey, settled in Charlestown, and
after his decease, she married Capt. William Rogers of
Dorchester, of whom Rev. William Rogers of Townsend,
is adopted son.

No. 8. IV B. EDMUND QUINCY RICHARDS,
married and settled in Boston. Removed to Saco, Me. had
a large family. Stephen, Edmund, John, Sarah and Lydia,
twins, Abigail and others.

No. 9. V B. PETER H. RICHARDS,
married Mary Duncan, 17 June 1792, and settled in Bos
ton. Their children were,
1. Christian Rogers, b. 27 Mar 1793 I 3. Peter H. Richards, b. 5 Jan 1797
2. Mary King, " 9 Sept 1795 | 4. Susannah Nazaro, " 2 Nov 1799
I. C. CHRISTIAN R. RICHARDS,
was married 28 Oct. 1812, to Marvin Marcy, and settled
in East Cambridge. Their children were,
1. A son deceased. I 3. Marvin Richards, b. 1 Dec 1816
2. Christian M. born 11 Dec 1814 | 4. Mary Duncan, " 3 Oct 1818

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87

5. Susannah Richards, b. 3 May 1820
6. Wm. Winchester, b.22 Aug 1822
7. Howard Field, " 22 Dec 1824

8. Daniel Grovsner, b. 22 Oct J828
Died 5 Sept 1829.
9. Lydia R. Rogers, b. 13 Sept 1830

II. c.
was married

MARY K. RICHARDS,
16 Sept. 1819, to Erastus Farnum. Their
children were,
1. George Marcy, born 1 Nov 1830 | 2. Mary Richards, born 23 Aug 1820
Mrs. Farnum, died 24 March 1825.

IV C. SUSANNAH N. RICHARDS,
was married 14 April 1825, to Pearson H. Field of Boston.
Their children were six, three of whom are now living.
1. Perkins H. bora May 1826 1 3. Pearson II. " in 1833
2. Susannah L. " July 1827 |

No. 10. V A. ABIGAIL RICHARDS,
daughter of Dr. Benjamin and Abigail Richards, married
Rev. Jonathan French of Andover. (See Ninth Branch,
No. 62.) Mrs. Abigail French died 28 Aug. 1821.

No. 11. VIA. SARAH RICHARDS,
sister of the preceding, married Leonard Miller of Boston,
son of John, and Elizabeth Miller of Milton. He was born
10 Dec. 1743. Their children were, 1. Abigail, who mar
ried Nathaniel Lyttle of Boston, and died without issue —
2. George Ruggles, born 7 March, 1767, and died at Savan
nah — 3. Leonard — 4. Joseph — 5. Peter.
Mrs. Sarah Miller died in 1802, aged 58 years.

No. 12. VII A. JOANNA RICHARDS,
sister ofthe preceding, married in 1766, to Lemuel Howe,
son of Dea. Josiah and Sarah Howe* of Milton. Removed
* Epitaph on the tomb stones of Dea. JOSIAH HOWE, and his wife.
Dea. Josiah Howe died Oct. 3, 1792, in the 74 year of his age.

Here stands his Urn,
He'll not return,
He 's gone to Christ above.

His body 's dead,
His spirit 's fled,
His song's Redeeming Love.

SARAH HOWE died 13 Nov. 1797, aged 81 years.
Tired with the troubles and ye cares,
A long train of four score years ;
The pris'ner smiled to be released,
She felt her fetters loose,
And mounted to her rest.

88 FOURTEENTH BRANCH.
to Templeton, Mass. Mr. Howe was born 5 Aug. 1744.
Their children were,
1. Joanna, born 11 Jan 1768
2. Sarah Preston, " 19 May 1769
3. Josiah, " 19 Mar 1771

4. Abigail Richards, b. 29 May 1774
5. Elizabeth, " 8 Apr 1782

Mrs. Joanna Howe, died in 1819, aged 73 years.
No. 13. II B. SARAH P. HOWE,
married Elisha Tucker of Winchendon, Mass. Their chil
dren were,

1. Mary, born 17 Oct 1793
2. Sarah Preston, " 17 July 1795
3. Elisha, " 24 July 1797

4. Joanna Howe, b. 23 June 1799
5. Abigail Elizabeth, b.23 Apr 1803

No. 14. Ill B. Dr. JOSIAH HOWE,
brother ofthe preceding, Physician in Templeton, remov
ed to Westminster, and married Lucy Barron, daughter of
Dr. Shattuck of Templeton, and sister of Dr. Shattuck of
Boston. Their children were, 1 . Josiah, deceased — 2. Ben
jamin Shattuck, deceased — 3. Lemuel Barron — 4. Lucy
Barron — 5. Rebekah Elizabeth — 6. Josiah — 7. George
Cheyne Shattuck.
No. 15. Ill C. LEMUEL B. HOWE,
married Ruth Ann Richardson. Their children were, 1.
Benjamin Shattuck, deceased — 2. Lucy Shattuck and Cath
arine McFarland, twins.

No. 16. IV C. LUCY B. HOWE,
married Dr. John White of Westminster. Their children
were, 1. Mary Lane, deceased — 2. Lucy Shattuck, deceas
ed — 3. John Lane.

No. 17. IV B. ABIGAIL R. HOWE,
daughter of Lemuel and Joanna Howe, married Dea. Wil
liam Stearns of Epping, N. H. Their children were, 1 .
William Ruggles, born 1 Nov. 1809 — 2. Josiah Howe — 3.
Mary Elizabeth — 4. Samuel Richards, deceased.

No. 18. V B. ELIZABETH HOWE,
married Joseph Upham of Templeton.

No. 19. X A. MARY RICHARDS,
youngest daughter of Dr. Benjamin Richards; married Sam-

FOURTEENTH BRANCH. 89
uel Jones of Milton. Their children were, 1. Samuel — 2.
Benjamin Richards, who died young.
3. Benj. Richards, b. 28 Aug 1776 I 7. Sarah, born 28 Nov 1786
4. Ruth, « 21 Dec 1778 | 8. Lemuel Howe,
5. Mary, « 18 April 1781 I 9. Sophia.
6. Stephen, |
Mrs. Mary Jones died in 1813, aged 60 years.
No. 20. I B. SAMUEL JONES, Jr.,
married Joanna Leasure. Their children were, 1. Benja
min Richards — 2. Ann — 3. Samuel — 4. Peter Hunt Rich
ards — 5^ Harriet — 6. Abigail Howe — 7. Elizabeth Brackett.

No. 21. Ill B. BENJAMIN R. JONES,
married Mehitabel Lewis Hersey. Their children were,
1. Ebenezer Lewis — 2. Mary — 3. Sarah.

No. 22. IV B. RUTH R. JONES,
married Dea. Aaron Hayden of Eastport, Me. Their chil
dren were, 1. and 2. twins, deceased, 3. Aaron, deceased,
4. Hannah Claflin, wife of Mr. Green, 5. Sally Leighton,
wife of Mr. Brooks of Salem, Mass., 6. Charles Henry, 7.
Susan, 8. Aaron, 9. Emma and Sophia, twins, 11. Lucy
Ann Sharp, 12. Daniel Sharp.

No. 23. V B. MARY JONES,
married Edmund Johnson. Their children were, 1- Oliver
Shed, 2. Sarah, 3. Mary, 4. Sophia Jones.

No. 24. VI B. STEPHEN JONES,
married Elizabeth Brackett Young. Their child was John
Young.

No. 25. VII B. SARAH JONES,
was married, to whom, or where settled is not known.

No. 26. VIII B. LEMUEL H. JONES,
was married, to whom, or where settled is also unknown.
No. 27. IX B. SOPHIA JONES,
was married to a Mr. Gleason, but where settled, &c. un
known. 34

90 FOURTEENTH BRANCH.
Of the early settlers of New England of the name of Richards, there
were Edward and Susan Richards of Dedham, whose children were 1.
Mary, born 28, 7, 1639—2. John, b. 1, 5, 1641—3. Dorcas, b. 24 7, 1643—
4. Nathaniel, b. 25, 11, 1648—5. Sarah, b. 25, 3, 1651. The children of
John and Mary Richards were I. John, born 20, 5, 1663, and perhaps oth
ers. " Edwand of Lynn, who died 26 Jan. 1690, aged 74, leaving a son
John (Lewis.) James, Mass. admitted freeman 1652. James, Conn, was
elected magistrate in 1665. John, Dorchester, member of the Artillery
Company 1644 ; Us lieutenant in 1667 ; a captain and major ; representa
tive for Newbury from 1671 to 1673, 3 years ; for Hadley 1675 ; of Bos
ton 1679 and 1680 ; speaker Feb. 1680 ; was elected assistant 1680 to 1686 ;
and one ofthe first counsellors under the charter of William and Mary,
1692. He died at Boston, 2 April, 1694. He married Elizabeth, widow of
Adam Winthrop, 3 May, 1654. Nathaniel, Cambridge, freeman 1632.
[Holmes Hist. Cambridge.
Thomas, Mass. was admitted freeman 1640. Thomas, freeman 1645;
member of the Artillery Company 1648. WILLIAM, Weymouth, 1658,"
(perhaps grandfather of Dr. Richards.)
"Ofthe name of Richards, 18 had graduated at the New England Col
leges in 1828." — [Farmer's Gen. Reg.

An extract from an article in Alden's Coll. 2, 7, will at once
give a recapitulation of the descent of these families from John
Alden, and conclude the genealogy.
" In the maternal line "of these families," are traced to the
Hon. John Alden, one of the pilgrims of Leyden, -who came to
Plymouth in 1620, who was assistant to all the Governors of the
Old Colony, except the first, who died at Duxbury in 1688, at the
age of about eighty-nine years. John Bass of Braintree, (now
Quincy,) married Ruth, one of the daughters of John Alden.
Sarah, a daughter of Mr. Bass, was the wife of Ephraim Thayer.
This happy couple, another Zacharias and Elizabeth, as to their
life and conversation, were blessed with a numerous family of
children, remarkable for their piety. They were indulged the
peculiar satisfaction of living to see fourteen children arrive at
years of maturity, enter a family state, and unanimously make the
noble resolution of Joshua; as for me and my house, we will serve
the Lord. On one communion occasion, they enjoyed the singu
lar felicity of presenting themselves, with the fourteen children,
God had graciously given them, at the table of the Lord, to re
ceive the emblems of Redeeming Love ! A similar instance has
seldom been found in the annals of the Christian Church."

ERRATA, &c. 91

CRITICAL REMARKS, ERRATA &c.
Mehetabel is the true method of spelling a name which frequently
occurs in the Family Memorial spelled Mehitable. It is a Hebrew name.
[Rev. T. Alden.
Page 21, third line from top, read academical for acidemical.
Same page 8th line after and insert of, so as to read and of whose nu
merous pupils, &c.
Page 48 No. 8, for "Harvey H. Niles" read Dod. Harry H. Niles.
Page 49 No. 20, for " one child" read no child.
Page 23, Second Part, No 39, sixth branch, for, " Angenette'' read Ann
Jenette. Page 87, third line, for " 13 Sept." read 14 Dec. After « 1830," same
line, insert Mr Marcy died 17 Jan. 1835. Same page, 7th line, for "1830"
read 1820, and for " 1820" read 1823.
Page 119, 5th line from the bottom for item, read idem.

92 EPHRAIM THAYER'S WILL.

COPY OF THE WILL OF EPHRAIM THAYER.

IN the Name of God Amen. This 10th day of April Anno, 1755,
I Ephraim Thayer, of Braintree in the County of Suffolk and Pro
vince of Massachusetts Bay in New England Weaver, being of
perfect mind and memory thanksbe given to God therefor, Calling to
mind the mortality of my body Knowing that it is appointed to Man
once to die, Do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament,
Viz. Principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul
into the hands of that God that gave it, hoping and trusting through
the merits of Jesus Christ my only Saviour, to have full and free
pardon of all my sins, and to inherit everlasting life ; and my Body
I commit to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of
my Executors hereafter mentioned, Nothing doubting at the gen
eral resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty
Power of God.
And for the settling the temporal estate wherewith God hath bles
sed me I give and dispose of it in manner and form following, viz.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath unto my well beloved Wife
Mary the improvement of the best room in my house and what
privileges she sees cause to improve in my garden if she continues
at my house during her natural life ; and also I order my Executors
after named to afford her a comfortable maintenance, but if she
sees cause to move away, then I give her all the household goods
she brought, and order my Executors to pay her yearly as much as
she hath from her Sons Kingmands during her natural life.
Item. I give unto my Son Ephraim 20s. in money more than
what he hath already received, to be paid in two years after my
wife's decease.
Item. I give unto my Son Philip the whole of my wearing ap
parel, both linen and woolen to be delivered him immediately after
my decease and also 5£ to be paid in two years after my decease.
Item. I give to my Son Joseph 1 £ to be paid him in two years
after my decease and also two bbls. Cider pr year for three years
after my decease.
Item. I give to my Son Shadrach my Ivory headed cane and
also half my land in the first and second lott adjoining to the land
I gave my Son Ephraim by Deed.
Item. I give to my Son Naphtali the other half part of my
land in the first and second lot adjoining to the lands I gave him
by Deed.
Item. I give to my Son Peter 20*. in money to be paid him
in five years after my decease.
Item. I give to my Grand daughter Ruth Vinton the Daugh
ter of my Daughter Sarah Dorman deceased a Cow to be deliver
ed her in one year after my decease.
Item. I give to my Daughter Hannah Blancher one half an

EPHRAIM THAYER'S WILL. 93
acre of land adjoining to my Son Blancher's Land also two acres
of meadow bounded Westerly on James Penniman's land, to run
of an equal breadth, also my best feather bed and furniture be
longing thereto.
Item. I give to my Daughter Ruth Capen 5£ to be paid in
two years after my decease she having received a Bed and furni
ture thereto belonging already.
Item. I give to my Daughter Esther French a feather bed and
furniture belonging to it.
Item. I give to my Daughter Priscilla Ford a Cow and 20s.
in money.
Item. I give to my Daughter Abigail Richards my silver Cup.
Item. I give to my five Daughters, viz. Hannah, Ruth, Es
ther, Priscilla, and Abigail all the land I shall leave undisposed
of to be equally divided among them, also all the Household move
ables I shall leave undisposed of to be equally divided among them.
Item. I give and confirm unto my two Sons Christopher and
James the whole of my homestead, viz. Housing and Barn, with
all the Lands both on the South and North side ofthe way, Chris
topher to have the West part ofthe land and James the East part,
to be equally divided between them for quantity, and Christopher
to have the East end ofthe Barn, and half the floorway and the
Corn house to be equally divided between them and the Dwelling
House to be divided as they shall agree to suit them both. I also
give unto my Son Christopher 2| acres meadow which I purchas
ed of Capt. Ebenezer Thayer; I also give unto my Son James,
three acres of land, which I bought of John Mills, adjoining to
Capt. John Thayer's land; I also give to my Son James my Cart
and wheels, yokes and chains and ploughs, &c. and also my great
Bible. Furthermore. I constitute ordain and appoint my two Sons
Christopher and James my Executors of this last Will and Testa
ment, Willing and Ordaining them to pay all my just debts and
funeral expenses and the Legacies before mentioned; finally,
I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disannul all former Wills
and Testaments.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the
day and year above written.
EPHRAIM THAYER, [seal]
Signed, sealed, published and declared by Ephraim Tliayer,
to be his last Will and Testament in presence of
Isaac Newcomb,
Elisha Niles,
Ann Niles.
Suffolk. By the Honourable Thomas Hutchinson, Esq. Judge
of Probate, &c. the within written Will being presented for Pro
bate by the Executors therein named, Isaac Newcomb, Elisha Niles
made oath that they saw Ephraim Thayer, the subscriber to this
Instrument, sign the same and heard him publish and declare it
to be his last Will and Testament and that when he so did he was of

94 MYLES STANDISH'S WILL,
sound and disposing mind and memory, according to their depon
ents best discerning, and that they together with Ann Niles, now
absent, set to their hands as Witnesses in the said Testator's pres
ence. Boston, July 15, 1757.
T. HUTCHINSON, Judge of Probate.
Jno. Cotton, Register.

The following is here inserted as a mere antique curiosity.
copy op the last will and testament of
Capt. MYLES STANDISH, Gent.
exhibited before the Court held at Plymouth the 4th of May, 1657,
on the oath of Capt. James Cudworth, and ordered
to bee Recorded as followeth :
Given under my hand this March the 7th, 1655.
WITNESSETH these Presents that I Myles Standish, Senr.
of Duxburrow being in perfect memory yett deceased in my body
and knowing the frail estate of man in his best Estate — I do make
this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form fol
lowing —
1. My Will is that out of my whole Estate my funeral charges
to be taken out and my body to be buried in a decent manner and
if I die at Duxburrow my body to be layed as neare as conven
iently may bee to my two dear daughters, Lora Standish, my
daughter and Mary Standish, my daughter in Law.
2. My will is that out of the remaing pte of my whole es
tate that all my just and lawful debts which I now owe or at the
day of my death may owe bee paid.
3. Out of what remains according to the Order of this Gov
ernment my Will is that my dear and loving Wife, Barbara Stan
dish have the third pte.
4. I have given to my son Josias Standish upon his marriage,
one young horse, five sheep and two heifers, which I must upon
that contract of marriage make forty pounds, yett not knowing
whether the Estate will bear it at present, my will is that the resi
due remain in the whole stoeke and that every one of my four sons,
viz. Alexander S. Myles S. Josias S. and Charles S. may have
forty pounds apiece, if not that they may have proportionable to
ye remaing pte bee it more or less.
5. My Will is that my eldest son Alexander shall have a
double share in land.
6. My Will is that soe long as they live single that the whole
be in partnership betwixt them.
7. I doe ordain and make my dearely beloved wife Barbara S.
Alexander S. Myles S. and Josias S. joynt Exequitors of this my
last WiU and Testament.

NEW ENGLAND'S CRISIS. 95
8. I doe by this my Will make and appoint my loving friends
Mr. Timothy Hatherly and Capt. James Cudworth, supervisors of
this my last Will, and that they will be pleased to do the office of
christian love, to be helpfull to my poor wife and children by their
Christian counsell and advice, and if any difference should arise,
which I hope will not, my will is that my said supervisors shall
¦determine the same and that they see that my poor wife shall have
-as comfortable maintenance as my poor state will beare the whole
time of her life, which if you my loving friends please to do though
neither they nor I shall be able to recompense, I do not doubt
but the Lord will. By me, MYLES STANDISH.
Further my will is that Martha Mareye Robenson, whome I
tenderly love for her grandfathers' sake shall have three pounds
in something to go forward for her two years after my decease,
which my will is my overseers shall see performed.
Further my will is that my servant John Irish, jr. have forty
shillings more than his covenant, which will appear upon the town
Booke, alwaies provided that he continew till the time he coven
anted be expired in the service of my exequitors or any of them
with their jointe consent. By me, MYLES STANDISH.
March 7, 1655.
9. I give unto my son and heire aparant, Alexander S. all my
lands as heire aparent by lawful descent in Ormistick Borsconge,
Wrightnyton Maudsley, Newburrow, Crawston and in the Isle of
Man and given to me as right heire by lawful descent but surrep-
ticiously detained from me my great Grandfather being a vond or
younger brother from the house of S. of S.
By me, MYLES STANDISH.
March 7, 1655.
Witnesseth by me James Cudworth.

An extract from a Poem written by the first New England bard, the "learn
ed Schoolmaster and Physician," Dr. BENJAMIN THOMPSON, who
icas born in Braintree, (now Quincy,) 14 July, 1642, died 13 AprU, 1714,
aged 72 years, will close our volume.
NEW ENGLAND'S CRISIS.
" The times wherein old Pompion was a saint,
When men fared hardly yet without complaint,
On vilest cates ; the dainty indian maize
Was eat with clamp-shells out of wooden trays,
Under thatch'd hutts without the cry of rent,
And the best sawce to every dish content.
When flesh was food and hairy skins made coats,
And men as wel as birds had chirping notes.

96 NEW ENGLAND'S CRISIS.
When Cimnels* were accounted noble bloud ;
Among the tribes of common herbage food.
Of Ceres' bounty formed was many a knack,
Enough to fill poor Robin's Almanack.
These golden times (too fortunate to hold,)
Were quickly sin'd away for love of gold.
' Twas then among the bushes, not the street,
If one in place did an inferior meet,
" Good morrow brother, is there aught you want ?
" Take freely of tne, what I have you ha'nt."
Plain Torn and Dick would pass as current now,|
As ever since " Your Servant Sir," and bow.
Deep shirted doubtlets, puritanic capes,
Which now would render men like upright apes,
Was comlier wear, our wiser fathers thought,
Than the cast fashions from all Europe brought.
'Twas in those days an honest grace would hold,
Till an hot pudding grew at heart a cold.
And men had better stomachs at religion,
Than I to capon, turkey cock, or pigeon ;
When honest sisters met to pray, not prate
About their own aud not their neighbours's state.
During Plain Dealing's reign, that worthy stud,
Of the ancient planters race before the flood —
Then times were good, merchants cared not a rush,
For other fare than Jonakin and Mush.
Although men fared and lodged very hard,
Yet innocence was better than a guard.
' Twas long before spiders and worms had drawn
Their dungy webs, or hid with cheating lawne
New England's beautyes, which still seemed to me
Illustrious in their own simplicity.
'Twas ere the neighbouring Virgin-Land had broke
The hogsheads of her worse than hellish smoak.
' Twas ere the Islands sent their presents in,
Which but to use was counted next to sin.
'Twas ere a barge had made so rich a fraight
As Chocolate, dust-gold and bitts of eight.
Ere wines from France and Moscovadoe to,
Without the which the drink will scarsly doe.
From western isles ere fruits and delicasies
Did rot maids' teeth and spoil their handsome faces.
Or ere these times did chance, the noise of war
Was from our towns and herts removed far.
No bugbear comets in the chrystal air
Did drive our christian planters to despair.
No sooner pagan malice peeped forth
But valour snib'd it. Then were men of worth
Who by their prayers slew thousands, angel like;
Their weapons are unseen with which they strike.
Then had the churches rest ; as yet the coales
Were covered up in most contentious souls:
Freeness in Judgment, union in affection,
Dear love, sound truth, they were our grand protection."
[Ketlell's Specimens of Artier. Poetry, Vol. 1, 38.
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