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Joseph Allen was the first deacon of the Church ; and died March 22, 1726, in the 77th year of his age. Mr. Niles sub- joins, " He with others, made up the first hundred."
Elkanah Wales was also a deacon, but at what period is not known. He was once suspended from his office, and after- wards restored.
Jonathan Hayward was also a deacon; and died July 13, 1757, in the 90th year of his age.
From September 3, 1758, to July 1, 1759, the administration of the Lord's Supper was suspended, owing to the pulling down of the old Meeting-house, and setting up a new one ; which was first used Thursday, June 28, 1759.
The Rev. Mr. Niles administered the ordinance of the Sup- per 301 times, during his ministry ; baptized about 1200 persons ; and received 312 to full communion.
Mr. Ezra Weld succeeded Rev. Mr. Niles, and was inducted into the pastoral charge Nov. 17, 1762. He was a native of Pomfret, Conn ; born June 13, 1736; and graduated at Yale College, in 1759.
The unanimity of the call is certified by the parish-book- in the absence of any church record on the subject-in words following :
" Aug. 19, 1762. Voted, by written votes, for a minister in this place; and every vote was for Mr. Ezra Weld: which vote concurred with the Church's vote, Aug. 11, 1672, and consisted of fifty members, forty-seven of which voted for Mr. Weld ; the others did not act, being of the opinion we were too hasty in our proceedings."
Eleven Churches were requested to assist in the ordina- tion ; viz., three in Pomfret Con. ; the Church in Danvers, Rev. Mr. Clark ; Canton, Rev. Mr. Dunbar ; Weymouth, Rev. Mr. Smith ; Bridgewater, Rev. Mr. Porter ; Abington, Rev. Mr. Dodge ; Milton, Rev. Mr. Robbins; Quincy, Rev. Mr. Wibird ; Randolph, Rev. Mr. Taft.
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The ordination sermon was delivered by Rev. Josiah Whit- ney, of Pomfret, from 2 Timothy, ii. 3. " Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
During the early part of Mr. Weld's Ministry, the half-way covenant scheme-that most happy device for filling up the Church with hypocrites, and the world with infidels-was steadily and firmly assailed, till. in 1768, May 18th, the Church came to the following vote, viz. :
" The Church will receive those only to own the covenant, who are in a judgment of charity partakers of such qualifica- cations as entitle them to the benefits of all the ordinances, however they themselves may not see their way clear to come to the Lord's Supper ; and that, in such cases, it is expected by the Church that they be in the use of all appointed means for the clearing of their scruples respecting that ; and, by their endeavoring the same, the Church promise to exercise a tender and affectionate forbearance towards them in that re- spect." Attest, E. WELD, Clerk.
Subsequent to the passing of this vote, it is understood that none came into the Church, except through the " strait gate."
1795, Sept. 6. The Church appointed a Standing Com- mittee, "to be assisting in any difficulties, which, in future, may arise between the members of the Church." The breth- ren chosen for this Committee were five, viz. : Deacons Moses French. Caleb Hayward, and Adam Hobart, and brethren Si- las Wild, and Elisha French.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CHURCH IN REFERENCE TO THE CALL OF REV. S. SAGE.
Sept. 2, 1807. A meeting of the Church was held this day, being opened with prayer for light and direction in the choice of a colleague pastor, by the moderator. The following votes were then passed, viz. :
1. To desire the Rev. Sylvester Sage, who has been preach- ing to us sometime, to settle with us in the work of the Gospel ministry.
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2. That Gen. Ebenezer Thayer, David P. Hayward, Elisha French, Dea. Adam Hobart and Lemuel Veazie, brethren, be a committee to report to Rev. Mr. Sage the doings of the Church, and agree with him upon the conditions on which he will settle with us; and, also, make request to the town, at their meeting, Monday next, [to unite in the call].
Attest, E. WELD, Pastor.
Sept. 25. The Church met, and voted that the Installation he [held] on the first Wednesday in November next. 2d, that the following Pastors and Churches be sent to : Rev. Dr. Porter, Roxbury ; Rev. Mr. Reynolds, Wilmington ; Rev. Mr. May, Marblehead ; Rev. Mr. Emerson, Reading ; Rev. Mr. Niles, Abington ; Rev. Mr. Norton, N. Weymouth ; Rev. Mr. Williams, S. Weymouth; Rev. Mr. Strong, Ran- dolph ; Rev. Mr. Whitney, Quincy. These, and a few others, viz. : Rev. Mr. French, of Andover ; Rev. Mr. Emerson, of Boston ; Rev. Mr. Peirce, of Brookline ; Rev. Dr. Thayer, of Kingston, N. H. ; and Rev. Mr. Gile, of Milton (afterwards invited), constituted the Council. Rev. Mr. Niles was chosen Moderator, and Rev Mr. Norton, Scribe.
The doings of the Church and town in the case were read ; the dismission and recommendation of Rev. Mr. S., given by the Church in Westminster, Vermont, were presented, together with his confession of faith. He was then examined more particularly as to his religious sentiments, and experimental religion.
It was then voted, " That the Council were ready to proceed to the services of the installation."
The introductory prayer was assigned to the Rev. Mr. French ; the sermon to Rev. Mr. May ; the charge to Rev. Mr. Williams; the consecrating prayer to Rev. Dr. Thayer; the right hand of fellowship to Rev. Mr. Strong ; the conclu- ding prayer to Rev. Mr. Whitney.
The pastoral relation of Mr. Sage to this Church was brief, continuing but eighteen months, and terminating May 4, 1809. This was owing to no fickleness of purpose on his part, nor to dissatisfaction or alienation on the part of the people, but entirely to failure of health in his family, consequent upon the change of a dry, inland climate, for the more damp and heavy atmosphere of the sca-coast.
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The Council called for his dismission, of which Rev. Mr. Williams was Moderator, and Rev. Mr. Strong, Scribe, say, in their result :
" Under existing circumstances, Rev. S. Sage is called in duty to request that the ministerial relation between himself and the Church and Congregation in Braintree should be dis- solved, and that the society stand justified in granting his request."
The Council add : " We rejoice that no impeachment is attached, either to the moral or ministerial character of Mr. Sage ; and most heartily recommend him to any people where he may be called to labor, as a wise, prudent, and faith- ful minister of the Gospel."
" We are happy to add, that the conduct of the Church and town of Braintree, under the trying dispensation of divine Providence which renders the dismission of their pastor neces- sary, has in our opinion been such as to reflect honor on them- selves, and to meet our entire approbation."
Four persons were admitted to the Church, during his ministry. viz. :
1808. Mr. Caleb Thayer, Mrs. Anna Holbrook.
1809. Mr. Obadiah Thayer, Mrs. Betsy Thayer.
The baptisms, during the same term, were 27.
It is worthy of record, that the Rev. Mr. Sage was born in Berlin, Con., in 1766 ; graduated at Yale College, in 1787 ; was settled over the Congregational Church, in Westminster (East,) Vt., Oct. 13, 1790; and, with the exception of the time spent in Braintree, was sole clergyman of that parish, till near his death. October 13, 1800, he preached his semi- centennial sermon, and died January 21, 1841. Not only was he steadfast in his adherence to the faith once delivered to the saints-faithful in delivering the whole counsel of God, and earnest in enforcing the claims of the Gospel on the heart and conscience ; but in spirit he was kind and affection- ate, in manners dignified and courteous, and in his wide- spread intercourse with the high and the low, the rich and the poor, he commanded universal respect and confidence : while among the intimates of his life, he was the object of most ar- dent affection,
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At the time of Mr. Sage's induction to the pastoral office here, no record could be found, if any had been kept, of those who had been admitted to the watch and fellowship of the Church. By much and laborious inquiry, Mr. S. obtained some seventy names, of those who claimed, and were allowed, a place among the professed disciples of Christ.
INTERIM.
After the dismission of Mr. Sage, numerous candidates were employed for short terms.
While the Church were destitute of an active pastor, they passed the following vote, Feb. 5, 1810, viz. :
" No person. being a member of any other Church, shall commune with this Church at the Lord's table more than once after the passing of this vote, without a certificate from the Church to which he belongs."
At the same meeting, the Church solemnly renewed its covenant ; and being aware of the dangers that threatened the Churches, from errors newly brought in, and deceitfully propagated, by men who called themselves still ministers of Jesus Christ, the following articles of faith were agreed upon, and subscribed to, by the Church : -
CHURCH CONFESSION.
ARTICLE I. We believe in the existence of but one God, the Creator, Upholder, and Governor of all worlds and beings ; and that he is unchangeably possessed in the highest degree of all perfections, natural and moral.
Deut., vi. 4 ; Isa., xlii. 8; Hleb., iii. 4, i. 3 ; Mal., iii. 6 ; John, iii. 27; Rev., iv. 8.
ART. II. We believe that there is a Trinity of persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, whose mysterious union is such as to constitute them but one God.
Matt., xxviii. 19; 3 Cor, xiii. 14; Matt., vii. 21, viii. 29, xiv. 33; John, i. 1-3; Isa., ix. 6 ; Acts, v. 31, 2 Cor., iii. 17.
ART. III. We believe that the books contained in the Bi- ble (which is in common use) were all given by inspiration of God, and that they contain a complete and consistent system of truths for the regulation of our faith and practice.
Tim., iii. 16 ; John, v. 39, xvii. 17 ; Rev., xvii. 18. 19.
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ART. IV. We believe, that known unto God were all his works from the beginning; that he made all things for him- self ; that he governs all things according to the counsel of his own will, and therefore that we have the highest reasons for the exercise of holy joy and rejoicing.
Isa., xliii. 6, 7; Rom., xi. 36; Acts, xv. 18; Dan., iv. 35; Psalms, xxxiii. 11; Rev., xix. 1, 2.
ART. V. We believe, that God created our first parents in his own image, perfectly upright in a moral view ; and that by transgressing his righteous command, they lost that image, became sinful, and justly exposed themselves to his everlast- ing wrath and curse.
Gen., i. 26, 27, 31; Eccl., vii. 29; Col., iii. 10; Gen., 2, 17, iii. 3, 6.
ART. VI. We believe that, in consequence of the first transgression, all mankind in their natural state are the sub- jects of that carnal mind, which is enmity against God, not subject to his law, neither indeed can be, and therefore that by nature they are the children of wrath.
Rom., v. 12, 15-18; Gen., vi. 5, 11-13, and viii. 21; Matt., viii. 22; Tit., 1, 16; John, iii. 6. 19; Col., 2, 13.
ART. VII. We believe, that all who are saved from wrath, and obtain everlasting life, are those saved by the sovereign mercy of God, through the atonement which was effected by the obedience, sufferings and death of Christ.
Matt, xxvi. 28; Rom. vii. 32, iii. 24; Eph., i. 7, ii. 5, 8; Peter, i. 13, 19; Acta, xx. 28; John, i. 16; Titus, iii. 7; 1 Peter, v. 10, 12.
ART. VIII. We believe, that notwithstanding the pro- visions of the Gospel are sufficiently ample for the salvation of sinners of every description, yet that none will accept the salvation thus provided, but those only who are made willing by the special and renewing influences of the Holy Spirit.
Rev., xxii. 17; Isa., xiv. 22; John, iii. 19, v. 40, vi. 44, x. 3; Gal., vi. 15; Titus, ili. 5: 2 Peter, i. 10.
ART. IX. We believe, that those only will accept the great salvation by truly believing in Jesus Christ, who are ordained to eternal life ; and that all such believers will be kept by the power of God unto salvation.
Acts, xiii. 48 ; Eph., i. 4, 5. 11; Matt., xx. 23 ; Rom., viii. 1; John, iv. 14, vi. 37 1 Peter, i. 5; Heb., x. 39; Col. iii. 3.
ART. X. We believe, that none ought to be admitted to a visible standing in the Church of Christ, but such as in the 20
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judgment of Christian charity are the subjects of faith, or a moral change of heart; and that none but those who are ad- mitted to such a standing, have a right to the Lord's Supper, and baptism for their children.
Matt., xvi. 18: Acts, ii. 47 ; 1 Cor., i. 2; Gen., xxii. 10; Rom., iv. 11, xi. 17-42 ; 1 Peter, iii. 21; Heb. ix. 10.
ART. XI. We believe, that in God's own appointed time there will be a general resurrection of the bodies. both of the righteous and the wicked ; that they will stand before the judgment seat of Christ; that they will by him be impartially judged, and sentenced to a just and final retribution, accord- ing to the respective deeds they had done in the Body ; and that the wicked will go away into everlasting, or endless pun- isnment, but the righteous into life eternal.
İsa., xxvi. 19; Matt., xxii. 29-33; Rev., xx. 12; Eccl, ix. 9, xii. 14; Acts, xvii. 81 ; Matt., xxv. 31-16; Dan., xii. 2, 3; Rev .. XX. 4, xxii 11.
ART. XII. Believing, as we do, that the above articles comprise the fundamental doctrines of the Bible, we give our solemn assent and consent to them.
We also solemnly pledge ourselves to each other, that we will not invite any man to take the oversight of us, or to be our pastor, whose religious sentiments, in our opinion, essen- tially differ from those above specified, and unto which we subscribe our respective names.
COVENANT.
Under the influence, we trust, of the truths contained in the preceding articles ; with a view to our own edification and growth in grace ; with a view to honor Christ, to advance his kingdom, and to glorify God,
We do now solemnly devote ourselves to the great Jehovah in the Covenant of Grace ; we do cordially embrace the Lord Jesus Christ as our Redeemer, and final Judge ; and the Holy Ghost as our Sanctifier, Comforter, and Guide.
We do religiously and solemly promise, that by Divine as- sistance, we will renounce all fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, and walk as children of the light, and adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things, all the days of our lives, that others seeing our good works, may glo- rify our Father, who is in heaven.
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We do also solemnly engage to maintain mutual watchful- ness over each other,-in the spirit of brotherly love and Christian charity ; and that in maintaining Christ's discipline, we will adopt, execute and submit to, that mode which is pointed out in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, which we consider as eminently calculated to promote the best interests of his Church.
Thus we solemnly covenant, humbly imploring the Great Head of the Church, that he would impart to us wisdom and grace, faithfully to perform the vows which are upon us.
Ezra Weld, Pastor,
Robert Hayden,
David P. Hayward,
Isaac Thayer,
Jesse Pratt,
Adam Hobart,
Lemuel Veazie,
Solomon Thayer,
Levi Wild,
Jonathan Wild,
Caleb Thayer,
Eliphaz Thayer,
Samuel Pratt,
Obadiah Thayer,
Richard Thayer,
Elisha French,
Elisha French, jr.,
Asa French.
Daniel Fogg,
The following form of covenant, differing slightly from the above, has been invariably read and accepted, on occasion of the admission of new members, since July, 1811, with the full consent and approbation of the Church :
COVENANT.
You do now, in presence of the heart-searching God, and before angels and men, choose the Lord Jehovah to be your God and portion ; and you do hereby receive the Lord Jesus Christ for your Redeemer and Savior, and the Holy Spirit for your Teacher and Sanctifier.
You do wholly and openly renounce the power of sin and Satan, and resolve to live in universal obedience to all the Divine commandments.
You do submit to the government of Christ in his Church, and to the regular administration of it, at all times.
You covenant to attend the worship and ordinances of the Gospel with the Church, so long as God continues you in the world, and you are able to do it.
You promise to be accountable to this Church of Christ so long as you live, unless regularly dismissed from it.
Thus you covenant and promise, before God and his people
[ Here the brethren and sisters of the church rise in their places, in token of their cordial admission of the candidate to their privileges; and the pastor adds : ]
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In behalf then of this Church, and by the authority of Him who sitteth on the holy hill of Zion, I say to you-
We do now receive you affectionately into our communion and fellowship ; and we promise to watch over you with all Christian tenderness, treating you as a member of the body of Christ, according to his commandment ; and expecting from you a cheerful reciprocation of all the kind offices re- quired by the fraternal relation into which a gracious God permits us to enter.
" The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; the Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee ; the Lord lift up his countenance upon thec, and give thee peace !"
[ If the occasion require, or the impulses of the heart prompt further utterances of brief counsel or exhortation, the pastor is at liberty to " speak on."]
1810. May 22. At a meeting of the Church, fifteen mem- bers being present, it was voted " to give Mr. Allen [then holding office in Harvard university] a call to settle with us in the Gospel ministry ; eleven members voting for it." This call was declined ; and soon after, Mr. Allen was chosen to the Presidency of Dartmouth College, and after a few years service, was elected to the same office in Bowdoin College, at Brunswick, Me., where he accomplished much for God and his generation. He still lives, and though not occupying a public station, devotes himself to literary and religious labors for the benefit of present and future generations.
Oct. 18. " The Church met, and voted unanimously to give Mr. R. S. Storrs a call to settle with them in the Gospel ministry." The town was requested to unite with them in said call.
The call was accepted-on condition that the pastor elect be at liberty to fulfill an engagement he had made, for six months' missionary service, in the State of Georgia. This condition was accepted by the Church.
Mr. Gordon Hall, who at this time was waiting a fit oppor- tunity to proceed on his mission to India, consented to supply the pulpit during its six months' vacancy ; and never was it more usefully or acceptably filled. His name will be had in . everlasting remembrance.
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1811. April 26. The Church met, and voted "to set apart the first Wednesday in June, for the ordination of Mr. Storrs, " " also, " to send letters for assistance in the ordina- tion," to certain pastors and Churches.
The " letters missive " were responded to by the following pastors and their Churches, viz. : Rev. Mr. Niles, Abington ; Rev. Mr. Williams, Weymouth ; Rev. Mr. Norton, N. Wey- mouth ; Rev. Mr. Strong, Randolph ; Rev. Mr. Codman, Dor- chester ; Rev. Mr. Gile, Milton ; Rev. Mr. Storrs, Longmead- ow ; Rev. Mr. Reynolds, Wilmington ; and Rev. Dr. Griffin, Boston.
Rev. Mr. Williams was chosen Moderator, and Rev. Mr. Norton, Scribe, with Rev. Mr. Codman, assistant scribe.
After the usual devotional exercises, the proceedings of the Church and parish in relation to the call were read, and a verbal declaration of acceptance was made by Mr. Storrs be- fore the Council: who also presented a written confession of his faith. "The Council, having attended to these things, and having obtained satisfaction, that Mr. Storrs is a regular member of the Church of Christ, and that he has been licensed by the Presbytery of Long Island to preach the Gospel, vo- ted to proceed to ordination."
The introductory prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Strong ; the sermon was delivered by Rev. R. S. Storrs, sen. ; the con- secrating prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Niles; the charge to the pastor, by Rev. Mr. Williams; fellowship of the Churches, by Rev. Mr. Norton ; concluding prayer, by Rev. Mr. Gile. The irrelevant service of " a charge," or " address to the peo- ple," in those days was an unknown work of superrogation.
The object of this "manual " being the preservation of facts, it may not be out of order to note the following, though of little importance.
Mr. Storrs was born in Longmeadow, Feb. 6, 1787 ; gradu- ated at Williams College, 1807 ; first studied theology with Rev. Dr. Woolworth, of Bridgehampton, L. I. ; was licensed by the Suffolk Presbytery; supplied the then collegiate pul- pits of Smithtown and Islip six months ; afterwards spent a year and an half in the Theological Seminary at Andover, leav- ing that Institution in Sept., 1810.
At the request of the pastor elect, this day was changed to Wednesday, July 3d.
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LIST OF CHURCH MEMBERS.
ABBREVIATIONS, dec. deceased,-dis. dismissed,-ex. excluded,-L, Letter.
Rev. Ezra Weld,
dec. 1816
Anna, W. of E. Holbrook, dec
Elisha, s. of M. French,
1818
Alethea, of Hollis,
1816
Richard, s. of R. Thayer,
1823
Mary, of Holbrook,
David P., s. of J. Hayward,
dis. 1811
Hepzibah, w. of J. Vinton,
66 1808
Robert, s. of B. Hayden,
dec. 1822
Ruth, w. of J. Arnold,
66 1850
Gaius, s. of T. Thayer, ex. 1820
Sally, d. of J. Bowditch,
66 1848
Ebenezer, s. of Z. Thayer,
dec. 1809
Molly, d. of J. Pratt,
dis. 1815
Lemuel, s. of B. Veazie,
= 1825
Dea. Adam, s, of C. Hobart,
65 1824
Hannah Clark,
1842
Jonathan, s. of S. Wild,
dec.
1840
Rev. R. S., s. of Rev. R. S. Storrs,
Ruth, w. of J. Denton, dec. 1836
Solomon, s. of J. Thayer, Levi, s. of R. Wild,
"
1835
Ruth, d. of J. Hayward,
1818
Elisha, s. of E. French,
66 1826
Nathaniel E., s. of Richard Thayer,
1842
Asa, s. of M. French,
1853
Avis, w. of Dea. A. Hobart,
1830
Samuel, s. of J. Pratt,
dis. 1815
Betsy, w. of S. Thayer.
1847
Daniel, s. of J. Fogg,
dec. 1830
Abigail, w. of V. J. Hollis,
dis.
Caleb, s. of I. Thayer,
1852
Obadiah, s. of R Thayer, 1841
Rachel, w. of E. Thayer,
66 1819
Elisabeth, w. of R. Hayden,
= 1820
Jemima, w. of T. Vintoa,
= 1816
Theodora, w. of B. Wales.
1849
Mary, w of N. Wales,
66 1841
Abraham, s. of A. Ilobart,
Sarah, w. of A. Hobart,
Elisha, s. of A. Ilobart.
dis. 1859
Miriam, w. of B. Hayden,
Ruth w. of E. Hobart.
dec. 1859
Mehitabel, w of D. Holbrook, dis. 1811 Miriam, w. of C Nash,
dec. 1879
Levi, s. L. Thayer,
1829
Mehitabel. w. of A. French,
66 1819
Lois, w. of D. P. Hayward,
dis. 1811
Deliverance, w. of N. E. Thayer,
Elisabeth, w. of N. Hay ward, Abigail, w. of W. Allen,
dis. 1815
Mary, w. of D. Hayward,
dec. 1840
Eunice, w. of M. French,
1834
Rachel, w. of S. Hayden.
Rhoda, w. of L. Wild,
= 1840
Betsy, w. of H. Hooker, dis. 1829
Joanna, w. of J. Pratt,
dis. 1815
Clarissa, w. of C. Hayward.
Persis, w. of S. Pratt,
1815
Sally, w. of N. Wales, Jr.
dec. 1854
Sarah, w. of E. D.Anton,
1831
Mary, w. of B. Penniman,
1831
Hannah, w. of A. Stetson,
dis. 1811
Elisha, s. of Z. Thayer,
1857
Rebecca, w of J. Bowditch,
Susanna, w. of E. Thayer,
1857
Relief, w. of S. Penniman,
David. s. of T. Hollis,
1858
Elisabeth, d. of S. French, Dorcas, of Thayer,
dec. 1822
Mary, w. of D. Hollis,
1847
Deborah, w. of S. Wild, Rachel, w. of P. Wild,
1829
Ebenez r, s. of E. Denton,
dec.
Rachel, w. of A. Faxon,
18.30
Deborah, w. of J. Wild,
1835
Deliverance, w. of Dea. E. Thayer,
dis. 1811
Judith, w. of A. French,
1814
Lydia, w. of E. Harmon,
dec. 1829
Abigail, of Thayer,
1811
Mary, of Wild,
·1828
Ehsabe th, D. of G. Thayer, dec.
Elisabeth, w. of T. Curtis,
66 1825
Elisabeth, w of Smith dis.
Sarah, w. of J Hayward,
1812 Elisabeth A., w. of N. Penniman,
Sarah, w. of T. C'apron,
1839
Margery, w. of C. White, dec. 1840
Lucy, w. of S. Chessman,
1821
Miriam, d. of B. Hayden,
1829
Jesse, s. of J. Pratt,
1815
Betsy, w. of O. Thayer,
dec. 1823
Susanna Fogg,
1856
Dea. Eliphaz, s. of J. Thayer,
dis. 1811
1811
1812.
Dorcas, d. of N. Hayden, =
Benjamin, S. of N. Wales, dec. 1838
Sarah, w. of L. Veazie,
1824
Phebe, w. of L Veazie. Jr.,
1847
Thomas. s of Hancock,
dis. 1835
Relief, w. of J. Adams.
Lucy, w. of French, Mary, d of S. Chessman.
Elisabeth, d. of B. French, dec. 1825
Susannah, w. of E. French,
dec. 1818
1815
Nehemiah, s. of N. Hayden,
1813
William. s. of B. Thayer,
dis. 1830
Ruth, w. of E. Penniman,
1839
Sarah, w. of Arnold, Holbrook. Susanna, of
Ruth, w. of E. Penniman,
68 1839
Suky, w. of S. French, 1829
Sally, w. of E. Thayer, Lydia, w. of B. Bowditch, dis.
dec. 1848
1811
Barzillai, s. of W. Peliniman,
1821
Isaac, s. of A. Thayer,
1827
1848
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Phebe, w. of J. Sorter, Abigail, w. of O. Hayden, Suky , w. of C. Holiis,
Elisabeth, d. of E Clark, Rachel, w. of S. French,
Sarepta, w. of J. P. Newcomb,
Charlotte, of Thayer, Saliy, w. of R. Packard,
dis
1829
Lydia, w. of I'. Hollis,
dec
1829
Mehitabel, w. of J. Hobart, 1816
Huldah, w. of R. Hayden, . 1851
Mary, w. of J. Dyer.
dis
1829
Mehitabel. of Hayden,
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