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John (4) Ward, the eldest son of John (3) and Lucy (Pierpont) Ward, was born April 9, 1788, lived for many years on Long Hill, in Middletown, and removed in March, 1831, to Cayuga county, New York. He was not satisfied, however, with the new locality, to which he had journeyed in a covered wagon, and re- turned in the same way, in the spring of 1832, and located in Durham, Connecti- cut. Two years later, however, he re- moved to Hunting hill, Middletown, where he died, November 24, 1869, after a sudden illness of fifteen minutes. He was a man of large physical strength, had a forceful personality, was keen and saga- cious and exercised a large moral influ- ence. He was a member of the North Church of Middletown and an old line Whig in political association. He mar- ried, December 1, 1814, Parnell Newton, born July 25, 1791, in Hartland, Connec- ticut.
Parnell Newton was a descendant of Rev. Roger Newton, an early resident of Hartford, Connecticut. He was a divin- ity student under Rev. Thomas Hooker,
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and was the first minister of Farmington, Connecticut, where he was located in 1645. On August 22, 1660, he was in- stalled as second pastor of the church at Milford, and was there until he died, June 7, 1683. Rev. Mr. Newton married, at Hartford, Mary Hooker, daughter of Rev. Thomas Hooker, and she died Feb- ruary 4, 1676. Samuel Newton, their son, was born October 20, 1646. He was a famous fighter in all of the Indian wars and held the rank of captain. Captain Newton was also a man of affairs, pron- inent in civil matters, and served as rep- resentative to the General Court for fif- teen sessions. He married (first), March 14, 1669, Martha Fenn, born in 1650, bap- tized July 7, 1650, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Baldwin) Fenn. He married (second) Sarah (Welch) Fowler, widow of John Fowler and daughter of Thomas Welch. Abner Newton, son of Samuel and Sarah (Welch-Fowler) Newton, was born May 14, 1699, and baptized on May 16 of the same year. In 1724 he was settled in Durham, Connecticut, and mar- ried Mary Burwell in Milford. Burwell Newton, their son, was born July 20, 1729, and was a soldier in the Revolution. He was a member of Captain Norton's com- pany, Colonel Thaddeus Cook's Ioth reg- iment, Connecticut Militia, in 1779. He married Eunice Johnson and was the father of Abner (2) Newton, born in Dur- ham, December 27. 1674. Abner (2) Newton was a deacon of the church and a leading citizen of Durham. When he was but fourteen years old, he enlisted as a minute-man in the Revolution, and was called into service whenever Connecticut was invaded, until peace was declared. Abner (2) Newton was a member of the first temperance society in Durham, in 1828; he died September 9, 1852. He mar- ried Abigail Fairchild, and they were the parents of Parnell Newton, who became
the wife of Jolin (4) Ward, as previously noted.
George Newton Ward, eldest child of John (4) and Parnell (Newton) Ward, was born May 29, 1816, on Long hill, in Middletown, and was early accustomed to the labors of the farm. He attended school in the old stone schoolhouse on Long hill and in the Lancasterian School at William and Broad streets, Middle- town. At an early age he engaged in business on his own account, conducting a general store in South Farms. Pos- sessed of sound judgment and ambition, he was determined to extend his activi- ties. At one time he operated a grist mill on Pamechea pond. He built the Union mills at the foot of Union street, Middle- town, now occupied by the Coles Com- pany, and for a time conducted a mill on Staddle hill. He established a feed store on the site now occupied by Meech & Stoddard, extensive millers and grain and feed dealers. He subsequently began the manufacture of locks on Pearl street, which he discontinued upon the estab- lishment of breech-loading guns. Because of failing health, he was obliged to aban- don his many activities and after some years of retirement, died, October 18, 1893. For some time he was the treasurer of the Farmers' & Mechanics' Bank, suc- ceeding Gov. O. V. Coffin in that capacity. He was considered an exceptionally ac- curate judge of real estate values, and his advice was often sought by the bank's commissioners. Like his father, he affil- iated with the Whigs in political move- ments, was a foe of human slavery and, after the formation of the Republican party, was among its most staunch sup- porters, though he was not a politician. At one time he was a member of the City Council. His first presidential vote was cast for Gen. William H. Harrison. He was a member of the society's committee
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of the North Congregational Church and active in all its lines of endeavor. He married (second), May 24, 1853, Hulda Lucentia Loomis, a sister of his first wife, born December 27, 1829, in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, daughter of Leister and Emily (Filley) Loomis, and granddaugh- ter of Luke and Ruth (Loomis) Loomis, of Barkhamsted.
Henry Chauncey Ward, only surviving child of his mother, the second wife of George Newton Ward, was born August 18, 1862, and was reared in Middletown, Connecticut, where he enjoyed good edu- cational privileges. In 1881 he graduated from the high school, and soon after en- tered upon a business career as a clerk in the office of the Stiles & Parker Company, manufacturers of power presses, where he continued two years. He then entered the employ of the People's Fire Insur- ance Company, of which he was secretary until its liquidation. For a few years he conducted a furniture business on Main street, Middletown, which was sold to Caulkins & Post, by whom it is still con- ducted. For a time he was bookkeeper at the First National Bank, of Middle- town, and subsequently entered the em- ploy of the Farmers' & Mechanics' Sav- ings Bank in a similar capacity. Soon after he became secretary, which position he continued to hold until 1918, when he retired from active business.
A man of genial nature, Mr. Ward nat- urally enjoys the friendship of many Mid- dletown people. He is fond of outdoor sports and has been active in various associations. He is an active member of the North Church; was for twenty years a member of the Huguenot Society of New York; and is affiliated with the Sons of the American Revolution. He is a member of the Middlesex Historical So- ciety and other local organizations. Dur- ing the World War he was chairman of in Hinesburg. Their son, Alson Hoyt
the War Bureau, was active in promoting the various liberty loans and in every way sought to fill the part of a patriot. He is a member of the Middletown Yacht Club and of the Highland Country Club. A Republican in political principle, he has abstained from activity in political move- ments because of his non-sympathy with ordinary political methods, and has re- fused to be a candidate for office when such candidacy seemed popular.
Mr. Ward married, October 17, 1888, Cuba Independence Post, born December 30, 1869, in Burlington, Vermont, young- est child of Charles Covel and Sylvia Cal- ista (Partch) Post. Mr. and Mrs. Ward have the following children : LeRoy Pier- pont, born August 13, 1889, now an archi- tect in New York City ; Marguerite, born April 16, 1891, is the wife of Wilbert A. Smith, of Syracuse, New York.
Mrs. Henry C. Ward is a descendant of Stephen Post, patriarch of an ancient American family. He came from England and settled on the south side of the Charles river, near Boston, where he had twelve acres of land. He removed with Rev. Thomas Hooker to Hartford, Con- necticut, becoming one of the original proprietors of that town, whence he re- moved, in 1649, to Saybrook, Connecticut, and there died in 1659. His son, Abra- ham Post, made freeman in 1665, was an ensign two years later and afterward lieu- tenant. He married Mary Jordan and died in 1671. Stephen (2) Post, son of Abraham and Mary (Jordan) Post, was the father of Gideon Post, grandfather of Oliver Post. Oliver Post, born October 21, 1746, in Saybrook, was an early resi- dent of Hinesburg, Vermont, where he died March 3, 1817. He married, May 26, 1776, at West Hampden, Massachusetts, Experience Submit Hoyt, who was born June 13, 1754, and died October 3, 1846,
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Post, was born September 28, 1793, in West Hampden, Massachusetts, and died May 3, 1881, in Hinesburg, Vermont. He married, February 26, 1820, Mercy Mi- randa McEwen, born May 31, 1802, in Hinesburg, and died January 17, 1882. They were the parents of Charles Covel Post, born January 18, 1831, in Hinesburg, died October 1, 1899. He resided in Bur- lington, Vermont, and invented sap spouts and other equipment used in the manu- facture of maple sugar, which brought him a handsome income. He married, August 26, 1850, Sylvia Calista Partch, born June 18, 1835, in Hinesburg, died July 22, 1896, in Burlington. They were the parents of Mrs. Henry Chauncey Ward, as previously noted.
BREWER, William Baldwin, Business Man.
The chief representative in Middletown of a family which has been identified with the business interests of the city for three generations, is William Baldwin Brewer, who was born November 15, 1856, in that city. The family was founded in this coun- try by Daniel Brewer, a native of London, England, who came from that city in the schooner "Lion" and arrived at Boston, Massachusetts, in September, 1632. He was accompanied by his wife, Joanna, and several servants, and his household con- sisted, in 1638, of nine people. He died between January 12 and May 12, 1647, the respective dates making his will and the filing of the inventory of his estate. His widow survived him many years and died in 1688, at the age of eighty-seven years.
(II) Daniel (2) Brewer, son of Daniel (1) and Joanna Brewer, was born in 1624, in England. He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com- pany of Boston, in 1666, resided in Rox-
bury and died in September, 1708. He married, November 5, 1662, Hannah Mor- rell, born September 12, 1636, died in 1717, daughter of Isaac and Sarah Mor- rell, of Roxbury.
(III) Rev. Daniel (3) Brewer, son of Daniel (2) and Hannah (Morrell) Brewer, was born January 7, 1668; joined the church, at Roxbury, April 20, 1684 ; grad- uated from Harvard in 1687 ; and was or- dained, May 16, 1694, as third minister of the First Church at Springfield, Massa- chusetts. He died in the fortieth year of his ministry, November 5, 1733. He mar- ried, August 23, 1699, Katherine Chaun- cey, born January 12, 1676, a daughter of Rev. Nathaniel and Abigail (Spring) Chauncey, the last-named a daughter of Elder John Spring, the famous patriarch of a very numerous American family. Nathaniel Chauncey was the son of Charles Chauncey, a president of Har- vard College. Katherine (Chauncey) Brewer, died May 15, 1754.
(IV) Charles Brewer, youngest child of Rev. Daniel (3) and Katherine (Chaun- cey) Brewer, was born December 14, 1717, in Springfield, and died May 12, 1793. He married Anna Breck, born March 13, 1725, died March 24, 1798, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Wain- wright) Breck, of Marlboro, Massachu- setts.
(V) George Brewer, third son of Charles and Anna (Breck) Brewer, was born in 1747, in Springfield, and died at Pompey, New York, May 18, 1827. He married, February 16, 1775. Naomi Wool- worth, born August 10, 1751, died Novem- ber 8, 1821, daughter of Richard and Naomi (Wright) Woolworth, of Long Meadow, Massachusetts, and they were the parents of nine children.
(VI) Captain Charles (2) Brewer, sec- ond son of George and Naomi (Wool- worth) Brewer, was born March 24, 1778.
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in Springfield, Massachusetts. He learned the trade of silversmith and on reaching his majority, settled in Middletown, Con- necticut, where he was a manufacturing and merchant jeweler, attaining consider- able financial success. For many years he was a captain in the State Militia and was always known by his military title. He was instrumental in building the Uni- versalist church at Middletown, contrib- uting, jointly with his son-in-law, Edwin Stearns, the land for the site. A member of St. John's Lodge, No. 2, Free and Ac- cepted Masons, he contributed to that lodge silver of his own manufacture, which was used for many years. The family home at the corner of Pearl and Court streets was constructed by him, also two houses south of it, on the east side of Pearl street. He died May 10, 1860.
Captain Charles (2) Brewer married, February 18, 1801, Hannah Fairbanks, born September 28, 1776, died May 24, 1855, daughter of Barachiah and Mary (Roberts) Fairbanks, of Middletown (see Fairbanks line). Captain Brewer and his wife are the parents of a large family: Charles (3), a jewelry merchant of New York, died there; George, died in Middletown; Edwin, dealt in art goods, and died in Middletown; Henry B., a farmer, lived on Long Hill, Middletown; Maria, became the wife of Hon. Edwin Stearns; Frederick, mentioned below ; William, died at the age of seven years ; Samuel, died in infancy; Samuel (2), lived and died in New Haven, Connecti- cut.
(VII) Frederick Brewer, fifth son of Captain Charles (2) and Hannah (Fair- banks) Brewer, was born December 26, 18II, in Middletown, Connecticut, at the family home, on what was then known as Parsonage street, between Main and Broad streets. He attended the public
schools of the day and Partridge's Mili- tary Academy, now known as Norwich Military Academy, of Northfield, Ver- mont. For some years, when a young man, he accompanied several friends on a trip to the South, and engaged in mer- chandising at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Before 1840, he was established in Mid- dletown, Connecticut, where he conducted a successful business, which has been brought down and enlarged in recent times. At first he was associated with Elliott Bradley, but Mr. Brewer soon purchased the interest of his partner, and became noted as a successful business man. He was the founder of the dry goods business now conducted by the F. Brewer Company, and left to his descend- ants not only a handsome competence, but a much more valuable inheritance, a reputation for integrity and sound busi- ness sense. He was active in the military organization of the State, and was com- missioned adjutant of the Sixth Regi- ment. A Democrat in politics, he was ever ready to sustain his principles, but would not consent to be a candidate for any office. A sincere Universalist, his ex- ample was worthy of emulation as a kind neighbor, a good friend, an honest citizen, a faithful husband and a kind father. He diligently applied himself to business and did not relax his activities until his death, which occurred December 19, 1885.
Frederick Brewer married, September 16, 1844, in Woodbury, Connecticut, Clar- issa Malvina Mather, who was born De- cember 15, 1824, in Utica, New York, daughter of Marshfield P. and Betsey (Sherman) Mather, and a descendant, in the ninth generation, of one of the most prominent families in New England (see Mather line). Her early life was passed in the town of Woodbury, Con- necticut, where her parents were estab- lished. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer had the fol-
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lowing children : Frederick Sherman, died near the close of his second year ; Clara Maria, died in her fifth year ; Fred- erick (2), born July 24, 1849, engaged in business in Springfield, Massachusetts ; Mary, born May 21, 1851, became the wife of Frederick B. Chafee, long secre- tary and treasurer of the Farmers' & Me- chanics' Savings Bank, of Middletown ; a son, unnamed, died soon after birth; Thomas B., died in his third year; Wil- liam B., is the subject of further mention.
(VIII) William Baldwin Brewer, son of Frederick and Clarissa Malvina (Mather) Brewer, was born November 15, 1856, in Middletown, Connecticut, where he grew to manhood and re- ceived most of his education in the city schools. For a time he was a student at Dean Academy, Franklin, Massachu- setts, but soon abandoned his books to embark in the mercantile business, fin- ally succeeding his father as owner and manager of the business. He filled various subordinate capacities until he had become familiar with the details of all its branches. The store now occupies a three-story building at the corner of Court and Main streets with an extended front on the latter, and is devoted exclusively to dry goods. Mr. Brewer has always desired to promote the welfare of his home city. He is generous and public- spirited, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and was very active in sup- porting the war work of the recent World War.
A Universalist in religious faith, he maintains a pew in the North Congre- gational Church. A Republican in polit- ical principle, he has always refused to accept public office, and has devoted him- self to the development of his business, which has steadily grown and prospered.
Mr. Brewer married, June 15, 1892, Grace Arnold, born in Middletown,
daughter of Charles G. and Betsey (Smith) Arnold, of that town. (See Ar- nold VII).
(IX) Charles Frederick Arnold Brewer, only child of William B. and Grace (Ar- nold) Brewer, was born November 27, 1894, in Middletown, Connecticut, and graduated from Williams College in 1916. In May, 1917, he went to camp at Platts- burg, New York, and was commissioned a second lieutenant on the fifteenth of August. He immediately proceeded to Camp Devens, became a member of the 76th Division and was transferred to the 26th (Yankee) Division, September I. He sailed September 7, and landed at St. Nazaire, France. On February 6, 1918, he went to the front at Chemin des Dames, and later was in the Toul sector. He participated in engagements at Cha- teau Thierry, St. Mihiel and the Argonne. The signing of the armistice found him at the front. He was promoted first lieuten- ant, March 23, 1919, sailed from Brest, March 28, of that same year, arriving at Boston, April 6, following, and was dis- charged April 30, at Camp Devens. He received a citation from General Per- shing, dated March 27, 1919, for gallantry at Meuse-Argonne on October 27, 1918. Following is the citation as published by the War Department :
During the entire time that the IOIst Infantry was engaged in fierce attack with the enemy from October 23, 1918, to October 28, 1918, Lieutenant Brewer personally led every attack in the first wave which the company directed against the enemy. An officer of unquestionable bravery and courage, the many displays of which have made him one of the foremost officers of the American army.
He was recommended for a commis- sion as captain, but the close of hostil- ities prevented its receipt. He entered the store July 1, 1919, and is now engaged as his father's assistant in conducting the business in Middletown.
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Mr. Brewer married, December 30, 1920, at Meriden, Connecticut, Cornelia Dodd, daughter of the late Robert H. Dodd, of that city.
(The Fairbanks Line).
The Fairbanks family in this country was founded by Jonathan Fairbanks, of Dedham, Massachusetts. (See Fairbanks, William G.). Jonathan (2) Fairbanks, youngest son of Jonathan (1) Fairbanks, was born in England. He was admitted a townsman at Dedham, Massachusetts, January 1, 1656, was a soldier of King Philip's War, and died January 28, 1712. He married, May 10, 1646, Deborah Shep- ard, daughter of Edward and Violet Shep- ard, who came from England to Cam- bridge, Massachusetts. She died Septem- ber 7, 1705.
Jonathan (3) Fairbanks, youngest child of Jonathan (2) and Deborah (Shepard) Fairbanks, was born about 1677, and lived in the south parish of Dedham, Massa- chusetts, now Norwood. He married, February 3, 1702, Mary Hartshorn, born October 10, 1682, in Reading, Massachu- setts, died August, 1704-05, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Tomson) Harts- horn.
Jonathan (4) Fairbanks, eldest child of Jonathan (3) and Mary (Hartshorn) Fairbanks, was born March 2, 1704. He removed, about 1731, to Litchfield, Con- necticut, and five years later to Middle- town, where he died October 26, 1743. He married, in Boston, Massachusetts, Sep- tember 25, 1728, Margaret Gay, born July 27, 1705, in Dedham, Massachusetts, died November 6, 1741, in Middletown, Connecticut, daughter of John and Mary (Fisher) Gay.
Barachiah Fairbanks, third son of Jon- athan (4) and Margaret (Gay) Fairbanks, was born July 20, 1735, in Litchfield, Connecticut, and was an infant when his parents removed to Middletown, where he
made his home. He married, August 27, 1755, Mary Roberts, born November 23, 1734, died January 22, 1798, third daugh- ter of Ezra and Mary (Atkins) Roberts, of Middletown.
Hannah Fairbanks, youngest child of Barachiah and Mary (Roberts) Fair- banks, was born September 28, 1776, in Middletown, and became the wife of Charles Brewer (see Brewer VI).
(The Mather Line).
Clarissa M. (Mather) Brewer was a descendant of John Mather, through his son Thomas, grandson Rev. Richard, and great-grandson Timothy, who are men- tioned at length in this work (see Mather, Frank M.). Richard (2) Mather, second son of Timothy and Catherine (Atherton) Mather, was born December 20, 1653, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and was a farmer in that town until 1687, when he removed to Lyme, Connecticut. In that year he purchased a tract of land in that town, but did not live long to cultivate it, dying August 17, 1688. He married, July I, 1680, Catherine Wise.
Lieutenant Joseph Mather, youngest child of Richard (2) and Catherine (Wise) Mather, was born June 29, 1686, in Lyme, continued to reside there and died Sep- tember 30, 1749. His wife's baptismal name was Phoebe.
Benjamin Mather, fifth son of Lieuten- ant Joseph and Phoebe Mather, was born September 19, 1731, at Lyme, Connecti- cut, and settled in Whately, Massachu- setts, where he died December 25, 1821. He as a soldier of the Revolution, being sergeant in a company which marched from Colchester, Connecticut, at the time of the Lexington Alarm. He married (second), March 14, 1763, Abigail Worth- Ington, who was born March 10, 1740, in Colchester, seventh daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Loomis) Worthington, granddaughter of William and Mehitabel
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(Morton) Worthington, of Hartford, and great-granddaughter of Nicholas and Sarah (Bunce) Worthington. of Hartford, Connecticut, and Hatfield, Massachusetts. The last-named was a daughter of Thomas Bunce, the ancestor of a numerous Con- necticut family.
Marshfield P. Mather, youngest child of Benjamin and Abigail (Worthington) Mather, was born June 26, 1782, in Col- chester, Connecticut, lived in Utica, New York, and died May 1, 1839, in Middle Haddam, Connecticut. He married (sec- ond), November 17, 1821, Betsey Sher- man, born March 28, 1796, in Woodbury, Connecticut, daughter of Aaron and Anna (Curtiss) Sherman, and a descend- ant in the sixth generation of Samuel Sherman, who came from Dedham, Eng- land, and died at Stratford, Connecticut. Their daughter, Clarissa M. Mather, be- came the wife of Frederick Brewer (see Brewer VII).
(The Arnold Line).
Grace (Arnold) Brewer is descended from an early Haddam family, founded in this country by John Arnold, who was made a freeman, at Cambridge, Massa- chusetts, May 6, 1635. He was one of the original proprietors of Hartford, Connec- ticut, in 1639, and died in 1664. His wife, Suzanne, was one of the original mem- bers of the Old South Church, of Boston, Massachusetts.
(II) Joseph Arnold, second son of John and Suzanne Arnold, was a freeman of Hartford, in 1658. He became one of the twenty-eight original proprietors of the town of Haddam, Connecticut, in 1662, and died October 22, 1691. He married Elizabeth Wakeman, daughter of Sam- uel Wakeman, of Hartford.
(III) Jonathan Arnold, fifth son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wakeman) Ar- nold, was born about 1679, and resided in
Haddam, Connecticut, where he died Jan- uary 6, 1729. He married June 14, 1699, Elizabeth - , whose family name is not preserved, born in 1680.
(IV) Samuel Arnold, son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Arnold, was born Decem- ber 22, 1710. He married, September 20, 1730, Sarah -, whose surname is not preserved.
(V) Samuel (2) Arnold, son of Samuel (1) and Sarah Arnold, was born in 1744, and died October 8, 1805. He married, March 31, 1768, Elizabeth Smith, born April 28, 1748, died January II, 1825, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Smith, of Haddam, Connecticut.
(VI) John Arnold, son of Samuel (2) and Elizabeth (Smith) Arnold, was born December 5, 1770, and died February 7, 1853, in Middletown. In 1801 he re- moved to Suffield, Connecticut, where he was a merchant and later a farmer. He married, in 1799, Betsey Brainard, born February 2, 1777-78, died April 8, 1865, daughter of Daniel (2) Brainard, and a descendant of Daniel (1) Brainard, one of the founders of Haddam, Connecticut, who is described at length elsewhere in this work. His sixth son, Elijah Brain- ard, born about 1678, was a farmer on Candlewood hill, in Haddam, and died April 20, 1740. He married, September 28, 1699, Mary Bushnell, born March 10, 1675, died September 1I, 1735. Their third son, Jabez Brainard, was born Feb- ruary 19, 1715. He was a representative in the General Court, captain of militia in 1757, and justice of the peace from 1772 to 1776. He married, October 15, 1739, Hannah Clark, born December 1, 1713, daughter of John and Mehitabel (Lewis) Clark. Their son, Elijah Brainard, was the father of Daniel (2) Brainard, whose daughter, Betsey, became the wife of John Arnold.
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