History of Bristol County, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 116

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) ed
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Philadelphia, J. W. Lewis & Co.
Number of Pages: 1818

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Elder Potter was a strong advocate for temperance, and an uncompromising abolitionist. At the time of the Dorr disturbance in Rhode Island, he took a rigid stand against the Dorr party, much to the displeasure of certain members of his church. On going into his pulpit one Sabbath, having the week before ex- pressed himself strongly on this point, he found sus- pended there a gun, knapsack, bayonet, sword, and various other implements of war.

Finding that he had in various ways aroused con- siderable opposition to himself, he left Rehoboth in 1841 or 1842 and preached at Cranston, R. I., until 1848, when he returned to his former charge in Reho- both, where he remained four years longer. After that he moved to Providence and went into the book business, still preaching as he had opportunity. He

1 This is the date given by Backus.

2 The date given in the old family Bible.

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died May 27, 1857, of consumption. His widow sur- vives him. His three children are also living, two sons and a daughter. One of his sons is Elder Thomas Potter, who preaches in Fresno, Cal.

After Elder Potter resigned his pastorate the church was supplied by Elders Warner and Morton, and Elder Samuel Knight, of Swansea.

Elder Waterman Pierce also preached to this people for several years. He was ordained at this church in 1837 (?). Most of his ministerial life has been spent in behalf of the Free-Will Baptist Church at Barney- ville, Swansea, which he gathered about forty years ago.

Elder Welcome G. Comstock was acting pastor of this church for about fourteen years, beginning in 1862. He was a kind, jovial man, and an entertain- ing speaker, but a poor financier.

From 1876 to 1880, Rev. James L. Pierce was acting pastor of this church. During this time there was a revival, in which Mr. Pierce was assisted by Dr. M. L. Rossvalley, a converted Jew. The church received some additions and was much strengthened. Mr. Pierce now resides in South Rehoboth without charge, having preached at various places for more than thirty years.

The present acting pastor of this church is Rev. William Miller, of Swansea, who began his labors here April 1, 1880.

Elders Miller and Pierce are both members of the Christian Baptist denomination, and the Hornebine Church has virtually abandoned the "Six-Principle" theory, though it still retains the old creed, to which a few of the oldest members cling.

About twenty years ago the people attending church at the Hornebine formed themselves into an organization which they designated as The First Bap- tist Church and Society. Under the direction of this society yearly clam-bakes are held in a grove near the church. These clam-bakes have become very popular. On the day of this annual feast nearly three thousand people are wont to assemble, coming from the surrounding cities and towns. Many of them have parents or relatives living in the neighbor- hood, and the day is to them an occasion of a grand reunion. More than a thousand dollars has been taken in a single day.

The Irons Church .- This church is situated in the north part of the town. It belongs to the Free-Will Baptist order, and was organized Oct. 2, 1777, with thirty-one members. For three years they had no pastor. The church very early connected itself with the Groton Conference. Mr. James Sheldon, of Providence, R. I., was ordained their pastor Sept. 6, 1680. He was dismissed July 21, 1792, and removed to the State of New York. The church obtained oc- casional supplies till Mr. Jeremiah Irons came to be their pastor. He was ordained over this church Sept. 24, 1795. He continued his pastoral labors with great acceptance until his dismission, June 26, 1799.

He was born in Gloucester, R. I., Oct. 14, 1765. After leaving Rehoboth he preached many years at the West. For several years after the removal of Mr. Irons the church was supplied by Elders William Northrup, Daniel Hix, and others, until 1808, when Elder Samuel Northrup became acting pastor until his death, which occurred July 21, 1812.

Elder Northrup was born in North Kingston, R. I. He was a most faithful and devout man, and the church was greatly prospered during his ministry.

Again the church was left without a regular pastor for a number of years. Elder Sylvester Round preached occasionally and administered the sacra- ment.

The church was also supplied by Elders Childs Luther, Daniel Hix, Levi Hathaway, and Reuben Allen.

The church enjoyed its greatest revival in the years 1820-22, under the labors of Elders David Sweet and Levi Hathaway, and a large number of worthy mem- bers were gathered into the church.

From this time the church became connected with the Rhode Island Quarterly Meeting, and was sup- plied largely with ministers from that association.

In 1830-31 the church enjoyed another interesting revival, under the preaching of Elder John Yeam- shaw, when twenty-five more persons joined its mem- bership.

In 1834-35, Elder Junia S. Mowry was acting pas- tor. He was succeeded by Mr. David Steere, who was ordained pastor of this church in September, 1836. His father was a Quaker, who died leaving him, a young lad, with a large fortune. This he soon wasted with riotous living, and worked for a time in a paper-mill in Cumberland, R. I. He was converted in a bar-room. As he was putting a glass of rum to his lips, he seemed to hear a voice saying to him, plainly, " David, if you drink that cup, you drink your eternal damnation." He dropped the glass, fell on his knees, and cried to God for mercy. From that hour he was an active Christian. He remained with this church till 1840, when he was dismissed, and went to Newport, R. I.

Mr. John W. Colwell was ordained pastor of this church in October, 1841, and continued for four years. For several years he was overseer in the factory at Hebronville. He preached a while in California, and on his return died at Panama. He left several chil- dren. One of his sons is Rev. John W. Colwell, a Congregational clergyman.

Mr. Colwell was succeeded by Elder Joshua Stet- son, who was ordained over the church in August, 1845, and labored in all about two years, when he removed to Taunton.

Mr. Stetson's successor was Elder Gardner Clarke, who was acting pastor from July, 1846, until 1853, during which time there was a revival, and several names were added to the church. Mr. Clarke was born at Highgate, Vt., Aug. 21, 1812. He spent his

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early days mostly at Bradford, Vt., and received a good education from the academies of his native State. He was ordained at Cabot, Vt., in 1843. He was married in 1837 to Miss Jane R. Deming, of Weth- ersfield, Conn., by whom he had three daughters. Mr. Clarke resides in Attleboroughi. He was suc- ceeded by Elder Lowell Parker, of Charlestown, R. I., who remained with the church from 1853 to 1858, when he removed to Portsmouth, N. H .; 1859- 62, Elder George W. Wallace; 1863-64, Elder Jolin Pratt, of Newport, R. I. ; 1865, Elder Handy. After 1866 the church was supplied for a number of years with students from Brown University.

In 1875 there were only seven active members.

In 1880-82, Elder Gardner Clarke preached to this people a second time. The church at this time is nearly extinct. The Methodists now hold one service each Sabbath in this meeting-house.

The following is the list of deacons since the or- ganization of the church : Jacob Bliss, David Perry, Edmund Mason, Cyril C. Peck, William Cole, Milton Freeman, George H. Thrasher, William Lane.

Methodist Episcopal Church .- A Baptist Church was formed in the northeast part of the town about the year 1740. It started with forty members, and ordained Mr. Richard Round as its pastor July 13, 1743. He died May 18, 1768, and his tombstone may be seen near Rev. John Comer's in the South Reho- both burying-ground. After his death there was no regular preaching for many years.

In the year 1789 the church was revived under the efficient labors of Mr. Sylvester Round and Deacon Aaron Wheeler. They were ordained as associate pastors on the 20th of April of that year. Elder Wheeler died in 1800, but Elder Round continued its pastor till his death, Oct. 26, 1824. He was a very able and influential man. He was born in this town April 10, 1762, and was married to Mchitable Perry in 1780. About the year 1800 he built the old tavern- house, now used as a parsonage, for his son.

The church at this time belonged to the Six-Prin- ciple Baptists. The house of worship stood where the school-house now stands. In 1824, the old meet- ing- house having fallen into decay, a new one was built on the corner of the road leading to Norton.

In 1826, Rev. Lorenzo Dow Johnson, a Reformed Methodist from Vermont, visited this place and preached the gospel with great power ; this church was revived and joined the denomination to which Mr. Johnson belonged. It soon became prosperous, and under the preaching of Rev. Benjamin McCloth, Rev. Joseph Eldridge, and others, was favored with several revivals of religion, until in 1834 it had seventy-seven members.

In 1843 the present house of worship was crected, largely through the influence of Mr. Granville Stephens. Rev. Charles Hammond now became pastor, and remained for several years. After Mr. Hammond left, the Reformed Methodists were mostly

merged in the Wesleyan Methodists, and the church could not find preachers for the pulpit. At length certain persons applied to the Providence Annual Conference, and the Rev. William Cone was sent to them in 1849.

Now began a new era in the history of the church. It appears that about the year 1798, Rev. John Brod- head, a Methodist preacher, had organized a Method- ist class, which in 1810 had forty-five members. Rev. Thomas Perry and his wife were among the earliest members of this class, as was also Mrs. Rebecca Perry and Mrs. Noah Bliss. When Mr. Cone came here he succeeded in uniting the remnant of this old class with a few of the members of the Methodist Reformed Church, together with others who had been converted through his own labors, so that at the close of his first year he returned a membership of forty-four.

Mr. Cone was succeeded in 1850 by Rev. J. E. Gifford, a zealous laborer, who brought the member- ship up to sixty-five in 1852. The church debt was wholly paid under his pastorate.

In 1856-57 there was a powerful revival, owing to the efficient labors of Rev. Henry H. Smith, assisted by the Rev. Moses Chace, and many worthy members were added to the church. There have been twenty different pastors during the thirty-four years of its history.

A successful Sunday-school has been sustained from the first. The church has usually held a monthly meeting of prayer for missions, and has contributed liberally for this great work. The church at the present time has forty-five members.

The preachers and the date of their service have been as follows : 1849, William Cone; 1850-51, J. E. Gifford ; 1852-53, W. H. Richards ; 1854-55, Arnold Adams ; 1856-57, Henry H. Smith ; 1858-59, Samuel Fox; 1860, Edward A. Lyon; 1861-62, Abel Gard- ner ; 1863, S. W. Coggshall ; 1864-65, Charles Morse ; 1866-67, B. K. Bosworth; 1868, Caleb S. Sanford ; 1869-70, John Q. Adams; 1871-72, Richard Poney ; 1873, Elijah F. Smith ; 1874-75, De Witt C. House ; 1876-77, S. V. B. Cross; 1878, S. P. Snow; 1879, Charles Stokes; 1880-83, J. A. Rood.

One of these preachers, Rev. Abel Gardner, at the close of his second year was seized with a mortal ill- ness, and died May 2, 1863, aged forty-seven years, the first pastor who has died in this place since the death of Elder Round in 1824.

The Union Baptist Church (Annawan) .- In the year 1839 the Congregational Society left their old meeting-house on the village cemetery lot and entered their new house of worship in the village. Several of the older members, however, including some of the trustees, were unwilling to make the change, and withdrew from the society.

At this time there were a few families of the Bap- tist belief living in Rehoboth who were members of Elder Goff's Church, on Long Hill, in Dighton. As

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the latter church had greatly declined in numbers and power, making it difficult to sustain regular ser- vices, it was thought a favorable time to form a new Baptist Church within the limits of Rehoboth. This plan was strongly favored by Elder J. L. Whittemore, of the Dighton Church. Accordingly it was pro- posed that these brethren join with the disaffected members of the Congregational Society in holding a series of meetings with reference to forming a new church.

The first meeting was held on the first Sabbath in January, 1840, at the house of Mr. Isaac Lewis. A large number were present, and the congregation con- tinued to increase from Sabbath to Sabbath, till the hall overflowed. After the first few meetings, which were conducted by Messrs. Whittemore and Brentley, the people secured the services of Mr. Caleb Blood, a talented young man from the freshman class of Brown University.

Early in the spring of this year The Union Baptist Society1 was organized. A committee was appointed, consisting of Richard Goff, Otis Peck, and Joseph Bowen, to erect a meeting-house upon the lot appro- priated for that purpose by Darius Horton, near Lewis' tavern, on the Providence and Taunton turn- pike.

On the 12th of March, Mr. C. Blood presented eight articles of faith, embodying the strict principles of the Calvinistic Baptists. These articles were signed by the following persons, who thereby constituted themselves a church : Seth Talbot, Isaiah Allen, Ben- jamin Monroe, Charles C. Monroe, Sally Talbot, Ann F. Allen, Ruth Munro, Sybil Peck, Peddy Peck, Jo- anna Horton, Polly Bowen, Nancy Bowen, Fanny L. Williams, Olive Wheeler, Joanna Wheeler, Lucy Horton, and Jane Snow.

This church was publicly recognized by an ecclesi- astical council which assembled at the house of Mr. Isaac Lewis, April 1, 1840 ; sermon by Rev. A. Fisher, of Swansea. The following day was set apart by the church as a day of special fasting and prayer, and meetings were held almost daily for several weeks, resulting in numerous conversions.

April 26th, Danforth G. Horton, John Davis, Jr., Thomas Carpenter, and several others were baptized.

On the 3d of June Mr. Caleb Blood was ordained by an ecclesiastical council which met at Lewis' tavern, Rev. Asa Bronson, of Fall River, preaching the sermon. Mr. Blood was engaged to supply the pulpit for the sum of three hundred dollars per annum. His pastoral labors were greatly blessed. The church at the close of the first year numbered forty-three members. Mr. Blood was born July 4, 1815, at Rodman, N. Y. He graduated at Brown University in 1844; was married April 10, 1844, to Miss Martha Baker, of Rehoboth, by whom he had

five children. He died Nov. 21, 1881, at Independ- ence, Mo. While pastor of this church, Mr. Blood organized the Sabbath-school, which has been main- tained successfully to the present time.

The new meeting-house was dedicated Nov. 25, 1840; sermon by Rev. C. Blood, from the text Isaiah 1x. 13.

During the forty-three years since this church began it has had fifteen different pastorates, aver- aging about three years each. We give below a list of the pastors' names and the years of their service. This church designates all its ministers as pastors, whether installed or not: Rev. Caleb Blood, 1840-41 (died Nov. 21, 1881) ; Rev. David M. Burdick, 1841- 43 (died) ; Rev. Henry C. Coombs, 1843-47 ; Rev. Silas Hall, 1847-49 (died) ; Rev. Samuel A. Collins, 1850-52 (died); Rev. Zalmon Tobey, 1852-53 (died) ; Rev. J. J. Thatcher, 1854-59 (died) ; Rev. Henry C. Coombs, 1860-64; Rev. Samuel C. Cheever, 1865-68 ; Rev. John Coombs, 1868-69 ; Rev. J. M. Mace, 1870 -73; Rev. Norman B. Wilson, 1873-75; Rev. L. F. Shepherdson, 1875-78; Rev. O. P. Bessey, 1878-80 ; Rev. D. C. Bixby, 1880-83.

Deacons .- Seth Talbot, 1840; John Davis, Jr., 1840; Sylvester Hunt, 1845; Gilbert Bullock, 1867 ; Hale S. Luther, 1883; G. Gardner Bullock, 1883.

In 1870 the church was presented with a house and lot for a parsonage, the gift of Mrs. Delight C. Reed, of Taunton, only child of the late Christopher Car- penter, of Rehoboth. In 1878 the church received a bequest of five hundred dollars from Mrs. Nancy Baker.

An important revival was enjoyed under the labors of Rev. Samuel A. Collins, and many were added to the church. Another revival occurred during the pastorate of Mr. Bessey, in the winter of 1879-80, the Baptist and Congregational Churches holding union services during the season.

This church, though small, has shown great vital- ity, and in the earlier part of its career at least main- teined an excellent discipline.

Deputies and Representatives from 1646 to 1883 have been as follows :

DEPUTIES TO PLYMOUTH COURT FROM REHOBOTH.

1646. Walter Palmer.

1659. Stephen Paine.

1647. Walter Palmer. William Sabin.

Stephen Paine. 1660-61. William Sabin.

1648. Robert Titus. Peter IJunt .!

John Doggett. 1662. Peter Hunt.

1649-50. Robert Titus. Henry Smith.

Stephen Paine. 1663-65. Peter Hunt.

1651. Stephen Paine. Stephen Paine.

Richard Bowen. 1666. Stephen Paine.

1652-53. Stephen Paine. James Brown.

Thomas Cooper.

1667-68. Peter Hunt.

1654-55. Stephen Paine. Peter Hunt.

Henry Smith.

1669. Philip Walker.

Nicholas Peck.

1656 1656. Stephen Paine. William Carpenter.

1670-71. Stephen Paine.

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1657. Stephen Paine. William Sabin.

William Sabin.

1672. Peter Hunt.

1658. Stephen Paine.

Daniel Smith.

Thomas Cooper.

1673. Peter Hunt.

1 In 1843 this society gave a deed of all its property into the hands of the church and ceased to exist.

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1673. Anthony Perry. 1674-75. Ensign Henry Smith. Daniel Smith. 1676-77. Daniel Smith.

Nathaniel Paine.

1678. Daniel Smith.

Nicholas Peck.

1679. Nicholas Peck.

Gilbert Brooks.

Christopher Saunders.

1680. Nicholas Peck.

Peter Hunt.

1691. Christopher Saunders. John Woodcock.

1692. Christopher Saunders.

Mr. Samuel Peck.

REPRESENTATIVES TO TIIE GENERAL COURT.

1693. Mr. Samuel Peck. Joseph Browne.

1781. Shubael Peck, Esq. Mr. Daniel Carpenter.

1782. Capt. Stephen Bullock.

1783. Stephen Bullock, Esq. Daniel Carpenter, Esq. 1784-86. Stephen Bullock, Esq. 1787. Mr. Phannel Bishop. Mr. Frederick Drown. Mr. William Winsor.

1788. Capt. Phannel Bishop. Maj. Frederick Drown. Capt. John Bishop.

1789-91. Maj. Frederick Drown. 1792-94. Hon. Phanuel Bishop. 1795-96. Stephen Bullock, Esq. 1797-98. Hon. Phanuel Bishop. 1799-1804. Frederick Drowne. 1805. David Perry.

1806. David Perry, Jr.

1807-8. Elkanah French, Jr.

1809. Peter Hunt.

1810. David Perry. Elkanah French.

Timothy Walker. Jolin Medbury. Sebray Lawton.

1811. Elkanalı French. Timothy Walker. John Medbury. Sebray Lawton. Caleb Abell.

1812. Samuel Bliss.

Hezekiah Martin. Joseph Wheaton.

1813. Hezekiah Martin. Joseph Wheaton. Samuel Bliss (2d).

1814. Peter Carpenter. 1815-16. Dr. James Bliss.

1817. Jeremialı Wheeler.

1818. Thomas Carpenter (2d).

1819. David Perry.

1820. Dr. James Bliss.

1821. David Perry. 1822-23. None.

1824-25. Lemuel Morse. 1826. None.

1827-28. Joseph Nichols.

1829-30. Samuel Bullock. Caleb Cushing. Joseph Nichols.

1831. None.

1832-33. Lloyd Bosworth.

1834. Lloyd Bosworth. Samuel Bullock.

1835. None.

1836. Capt. Richard Goff, Jr. Abel Iloar.

1837. Richard Goff. 1838. William Marvel (2d). Caleb Cushing.

1839. William Marvel (2d). 1858. John C. Marvel.

1840-43. Childs Luther. 1859. Ira T. Baker.

1844-45. Granville Stevens.

1860. George B. Bliss.

1847. Thomas Perry.

1862-64.ª Nathaniel B. Herton.

1849-51. Sylvester Hunt.

1867. William A. King.

1853. George II. Allyn. 1869. Elisha Davis.

1854. George H. Carpenter. 1873.3 Cyrus M. Wheaton.

1855.1 Nelson Goff.

1876. Hale S. Luther.

1856. Charles M. Dean. 1880. Remember Smith.

Town Clerks .- No town clerk is mentioned by name in the town records till the year 1651, when Peter Hunt was chosen to the office. But previous to this date the records appear to have been written by the same hand, and it appears, from various re- turns made by the town clerk and on record at Plym- outh, that the first who filled that office in Rehoboth was William Carpenter, and that he retained it from the date of the commencement of the town records, in October, 1643, till 1649, when Mr. Hunt was prob- ably chosen.

Richard Bowen was chosen town clerk in Septem- ber, 1654, Richard Bullock in January, 1659, and agreed to perform the office "for 16s. a year, and to be paid for births, burials, and marriages besides." William Carpenter (probably son of William Car- penter who served at first) was chosen town clerk in May, 1668, and served, with the exception of 1693, when Stephen Paine supplied his place till March, 1703. Daniel Carpenter was chosen in 1703, and held the office three years. In March, 1706, Daniel Smith was chosen, and in March, 1708, Daniel Carpenter was again chosen, and continued to fill the office till 1730. In 1730, Ezekiel Read was chosen, and con- tinued in the office, with the exception of 1751, '52, and '53, till 1762. In March, 1762, Jesse Perrin was chosen, and continued till 1787. In March, 1787, Lieut. (afterwards Capt.) Philip Walker was chosen, and continued until 1801, Capt. Caleb Abell from 1801 to 1812.

MILITARY RECORD, 1861-65.

THREE MONTHS' MEN.

Otis A. Baker, Co. A, Ist Rhode Island Regt .; enl. April 16, 1861; wounded in arm at first Bull Run battle ; disch. at expiration of termu.

James P. Brown, Co. C, 10th Rhode Island Regt .; enl. May, 1862; disch. at expiration of term.

Arnold DeF. Brown, Co. B, 10th Rhode Island Regt .; enl. May 26, 1862; disch. at expiration of term.

John F. Horton, 10th Rhode Island Regt. ; enl. May, 1862; dischi. at ex- piration of term.

Charles D. Ilorten, 10th Rhode Island Regt .; enl. May, 1862; disch. at expiration of term. Joseph W. Lake, Co. C, 10th Rhode Island Regt .; enl. May, 1862 ; disch. at expiration of term.

EIGHTEENTH MASSACHUSETTS UNATTACHED (ONE HUNDRED DAYS).

Otis A. Baker, capt., enl. Ang. 1, 1864; diseh. Nov, 14, 1864. Joshua S. Bliss, sergt., enl. Aug. 1, 1864 ; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. David W. Francis, corp., enl. Ang. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864.

1 In 1855 a new representative distriet, consisting of Rehoboth and Seekonk, was formed.

2 In 1865 a new district, called the Fifth Bristol District, was formed, composed of Rehoboth, Seekonk, Dighton, and Berkley.

3 In 1875 the district was again changed and called the Tenth Bristol District, composed of the towns of Rehoboth, Seekonk, Dighton, and Swansea.

1745-47. Mr. Daniel Barney. 1748. Daniel Carpenter, Esq. 1749. Mr. Daniel Barney. 1750-51. Mr. Nathaniel Smithi. 1752-53. Mr. Israel Nichols. 1754. Mr. Aaron Kingsley. 1755-56. Capt. Aaron Kingsley. 1757-59. Capt. Timothy Walker. 1760-61. Mr. Noalı Sabin, Jr. 1762. Aaron Kingsley, Esq. 1763-69. Capt. James Clay. 1770-73. Capt. Joseph Barney. 1774.

1775. Mr. Eph. Starkweather. Capt Thomas Carpenter. 1776.

1777.

1778. Mr. Eph. Starkweather.

Col. Shubael Peck. 1779. 1780. Mr. S. Peck.

1682-83. Capt. Peter Hunt.

1684-86. Lieut. Nicholas Peck.

Gilbert Brooks.

1687.

1688.

1689. Lient. Nicholas Peck. Samuel Peck.

1690. Gilbert Brooks.

1694. Stephen Paine.

1695. Deacon Samuel Peck.

1696-98. Deacon Samuel Newman. 1699 John Hunt.

1700. Mr. John Peck.

1701.

1702. Sergt. Moses Reade.

1703. Stephen Paine.

1704. Benjamin Allen. 1705. Col. Samuel Walker. 1706.

1707. John Brooks.

1708. Ensign Moses Reade.

1709. Mr. Daniel Smith.

1710. Ensign Timothy Ide. 1711. Mr. Daniel Smith. 1712. Lieut. Noah Peck. 1713-15. Lieut. Moses Reade. 1716. Capt. Moses Reade. 1717. Mr. Nathan Browne. 1718. Mr. Daniel Smith, Esq. 1719-20. Daniel Carpenter. 1721-23. Mr. Jethnial Peck. 1724. Mr. Francis Willson. 1725. Mr. Joseph Peck.

1726-31. Mr. Jethnial Peck. 1732. Samuel Browne, Esq. 1733-34. Mr. James Bowen. 1735. Mr. John Hunt. 1736. Mr. Joseph Peck. 1737. Mr. James Bowen. 1738. Mr. Joseph Bosworth.

1739. Mr. Jonathan Kingsley. 1740. Mr. Joseph Peck. 1741. Mr. Daniel Barney. 1742. Capt. Joseph Wheaton. 1743. Mr. Daniel Barney. 1744. Capt. Daniel Carpenter.

1681. Ensign Nicholas Peck. Gilbert Brooks.

1682-83. Ensign Nicholas l'eck.

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William H. Luther, corp., enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. Charles D. IForton, corp., enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. Andrew J. Goff, enl. Aug. 1, 1864 ; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. Henry C. Goff, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. Albert W. Goff, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. William D. Goff, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. Edward Hanley, enl. Ang. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. James Hanley, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. John F. Hicks, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. Freeman F. Horton, enl. Aug. 1. 1864 ; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. Alfred A. Horton, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864.

Joseph F. Leonard, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. Daniel HI. Oldridge, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. William F. Pierce, enl. Aug. 1, 1864 ; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. Henry C. Trenn, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864. James J. Thatcher, enl. Aug. 1, 1864; disch. Nov. 14, 1864.

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History of Bristol County, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 116

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) ed Publication date: 1883 Publisher: Philadelphia, J. W. Lewis & Co. Number of Pages: 1818

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) ed
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Philadelphia, J. W. Lewis & Co.
Number of Pages: 1818