History of Bristol County, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 188

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

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" In memory of ye Hon. Seth Williams, Esq., who died May ye 13th, 1761, in ye 86th year of his age."

"In memory of Mary, ye wife of ye Hon. Seth Williams, Esq., who died Jane 8, 1746, in ye 66th year of her age."

" In memory of the Hon. Benjamin Williams, Esq., who died March 18, 1784, aged 64."

" In memory of Mrs. Anna Williams, widow of the late Hon. Benjamin Williams, Esq., who died Jan. 12, 1793, aged 68."

" In memory of Samuel Williams, Esq., who departed this life April ye 17, 1765, in the 86th year of his age,

and of

Mrs. Abigail Williams, his wife, who departed this life Feb. 23, 1779, in the 94th year of her age."

" Here lies the body of Elder Henry Hodges, aged 65, died in year 1717, Sept. 30."

" Here lieth the body of Charity Burt, the wife of Richard Burt, aged 76, died in the year 1711, June the 3d."

" Here lies the body of Grace Burt, the wife of Abel Burt, aged 43, died 17 (probably 1709), Sept. ye 19."

"In memory of Lieut. Abel Burt. He died Nov. ye 16, 1766, in the 75th year of his age."

Here lies the body of William Briggs, Cooper, aged 62, died Apl. 21, 1725.

"John White, died Sept. 3, 1726, aged 77."

" Here lies the body of Ephraim Burt, aged 31, died in the year 1704, Nov. ye 5."

" Here lieth ye body of Richard Godfree. He died Aug. 14, 1725, aged 74 years."

" Heare leys the body of Mary, the wife of Richard Godfree, ye Ist; died Nov. ye 5, 1732, in ye 78th year of her age."

"In memory of Mr. John Godfree, Esq. He died Nov. ye 4, A.D. 1758, aged 67 years and 4 days ;

Mrs. Joannah, his wife. She died March ye 9, 1765, aged 78 years, wanting 16 days."

" Erected in memory of George Godfrey, Esq., who died June 30, 1793, in ye 73d year of his age."

" Erected in memory of Mrs. Bethiah Godfrey, wife of George Godfrey, Esq., who died Jan'y ye 27, A.D. 1786, in ye 63d year of her age."

" Ilere lies the body of Joseph Hall, aged 63, died in the year 1705, Apl. 17."

" Here lies the body of Joseph Willis, aged 60, died in the year 1704-5, Jan. 31."

"Ilere lies the body of John Richmond, aged 88, died in the year 1715, Octo. ye 7."

" Here lies the body of Abigail Richmond, aged 86, and died Ang. I, 1727."

" llere lieth ye body of Sarah, ye wife of Edward Cobb, died Aug. 13, 1726, aged 66 years."

" Here lieth the body of Insigne Thomas Gilbert, aged 82, died April ye 20, in ye year 1725."

" Here lieth the body of Annah Gilbert, the wife of Ensign Thomas Gilbert, aged 71, died May ye 9th, in the year 1722."

"Heare Lyeth ye Body of John Tisdale, aged 57 years, died Jan'y 26, 1728."

" In memory of Mr. Abraham Dennis, who died July 2, 1782, in his 70th year."

"In memory of Mrs. Sarah Dennis, wife of Mr. Abraham Dennis, who died April 8, 1794, in her 73d year."

" In memory of Capt. Jonathan Ingell, who departed this life Feb. 8, 1802, in the 82d year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Bethiah Ingell, wife of Capt. Jonathan Ingell, deceased Aug. 4, 1771, in the 44th year of her age."

The Walker burying-ground, on Somerset Avenue near Dighton, contains the gravestone having the oldest legible inscription of any in town, marking the grave of Elizabeth, the wife of the first James Walker. This and other of the older ones are given below :

" Here lies the body of Elizabeth Walker, the wife of James Walker, aged 59, died in the year 1678, Aug. the 14th."

" Here lies the body of James Walker, aged 73, died in the year 169I, Feb. the 15th."

" Here lieth ye body of James Walker, aged 72 years, and died June ye 22, 1718."

" In memory of Bathsheba, wife of James Walker, died Feb. ye 24, 1738, in ye 85th year of her age."

"In memory of Mr. Peter Walker, who deceased Jan'y ye 25, A.D. 1770, in ye 8Ist year of his age."

"In memory of Sarah, ye wife of Mr. Peter Walker, who died Nov. ye 22, 1760, in ye 72d year of her age."

" Here lies the body of Peter Walker, aged 60, died in the year 1711, April 4th."

" Ilere lieth ye body of Hannah Walker, the wife of Peter Walker, aged 44 years, died Jan, 15, 1704."

" Here lies the body of Joseph Atwood, aged 47, died in the year 1699, Feb. 12."

" Here lieth the body of Esther Atwood, the wife of Joseph Atwood, aged 46 years, died in the year 1696, in April ye 8th."

" Here lies the body of Nathaniel French, aged 73, died June the 14th, in the year 1711."

"Ilere lieth the body of Mary, the wife of Nathaniel French, died May the 18, 1731, in the 73d year of her age."

" In memory of Corneljus White, who died Apl. ye 18, 1754, in ye 79th year of his age."

"In memory of Mrs. Mehitabel White, wife of Mr. Cornelius White, who died Apl. ye 13, 1759, in ye 74th year of her age."

"In memory of Mr. Edward Blake, who died July 25, A.D. 1759, in ye 70th year of his age."

"In memory of Ann, widow of Mr. Edward Blake, who died Nov. ye 21, 1790, in ye 93d year of her age."

" In memory of Mr. Thomas Baylies, who died Mch. 5, 1756, aged about 69 years."

" In memory of Esther, ye wife of Thomas Baylies, who died May 7, 1754, in ye 67th year of her age."

" In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Baylies, wife of Mr. Nicholas Baylies, who died Feb. ye 8, 1791, in ye 75th year of her age.

" The best of wives And the best of mothers."

The Cooper burying-ground, half a mile south of the Weir, on Berkley Street. Some of the earlier in- scriptions :

"Here lies ye body of Capt. Nathaniel Gilbert, who died Aug. 17, 1765, in ye 83d year of his age."

"In memory of Mrs. Hannah, widow of Capt. Nathaniel Gilbert, who died Jan'y ye 28th, 1772, in ye 82d year of her age." ·

"O the frailty of man.

"Sacred to the memory of Capt. Samnel Gilbert, who died Ang. 7, 1796, in the 73d year of his age."

" In memory of Elizabeth, ye wife of James Cooper, died Jan. ye 5th, 1750, in ye 39th year of her age."

"In memory of Mrs. Lydia, wife of Capt. James Cooper, who died June 11, 1793, aged 57 years."

"In memory of Lieut. Israel Tisdale, who died Octo. ye 27, 1769, in ye 62d year of his age."

" In memory of Mr. John Hart, who died May ye 20, 1757, in ye 30th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Hannah Hart, ye wife of Mr. James Hart. She died April ye 25th, 1776, in ye 45th year of her age."

Burying-ground on Somerset Avenue near Sandy Hill :

" In memory of Mr. James Ingel, who died Sept. 21, 1762, in ye 33d year of his age."

"In memory of Mr. Abner Harris, who died May ye 19, 1756, in ye 46th year of his age."

"In memory of Doct. Micah Pratt, died Dec. ye 31st, A.D. 1758, in ye 67th year of his age."

"In memory of Marey, ye wife of Doct. Micah Pratt, died April ye 26, A.D. 1762, in ye 80th year of her age."

"Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Sarah, widow of Doct. Micah Pratt. She died Jan. 26, 1805, in the 83d year of her age."

"In memory of Doct. Micah Pratt, died Octo. ye 5, A.D. 1765, in ye 44th year of his age."

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The old Episcopal Church burying-ground on the Providence Old Road, two miles west of the Green :

" In memory of Insn Nathaniel Burt, who died Nov. ye 12, 1765, in ye 74th year of his age. 'He was one of ye first erectors of ye Church of St. Thomas in Taunton.'"

"In memory of Mrs. Constance Burt, who died Nov. 24, 1777, in ye 82d year of her age. Widow of Mr. Nathaniel Burt."

" In memory of Mr. Peter Walker, who died Aug. ye 6, 1767, in the 58th year of his age."

"In memory of Lieut. Samuel Andrews, who died Feb. ye 5th, 1799, in ye 71st year of his age."

" In memory of Mr. Thomas Burt, who died Jan. 3d, 1801, in ye 81st year of his age."

" In memory of Capt. Richard Cobb, who died Nov. ye 8, 1772, in ye 56th year of his age."

"In memory of Mr. Benjamin Crossman, who died May ye 24th, 1792, in ye 85th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Bethialı, wife of Mr. Benjamin Crossman, who died Aug. ye 26th 1786, in ye 67th year of her age."

The Oakland Cemetery on Glebe Street :

" In memory of Loved Tisdale, who died May 19, 1755, aged 47 years."

"In memory of Abigail, ye wife of Loved Tisdale, died Octo. ye 31, 1748, in ye 36 year of her age."

"In memory of Ebenezer Porter, aged 39 years & 3 months, died March 26, 1741."

" Here lies the body of Samuel Haskins, 2d, died Sept. 11, 1732, in the 53d year of his age."

"In memory of Lieut. Henry Hodges, who died Sept. ye 18, 1755, in the 70th year of his age."

"Here lies the body of William Briggs, Ist, died Jan. 3, 1728, in the 83d year of his age."

" Here lies the body of Elizabeth, the wife of William Briggs, Cooper, died Nov. 27, 1729, in ye 59th year of her age."

" Here lies the body of William Briggs, 2d, died Feb. 20, 1731, in the 54th year of his age."

" Here lies the body of Mehitebell, the wife of William Briggs ye 2d, died Octo. ye 17, 1732, in the 62d year of her age."

"In memory of Lieut. Nathaniel Briggs, who died Aug. 14, 1775, in the 75th year of his age."

. "In memory of Judath, ye wife of Nathaniel Briggs, who died Nov. 22, 1774, in the 77th year of her age."

" In memory of Mr. Nathaniel Ogden, A.B., of Fairfield, New Jersey, Preacher of the Gospel, who died July 11, 1796, Æ. 28. Ile had preached only seven Lord's days, when our high expectations of his future useful- ness were suddenly blasted.

"* When friends do part, or where their ashes fall, It matters not, to die in Christ is all.' "

"In memory of Mary, wife of Nathaniel Shores, died Dec. 20, 1753, in the 74th year of her age."

"In memory of Mr. David Stacy, who died Octo. 22, 1790, in the 76th year of his age."

"In memory of Incy, wife of David Stacy, died Aug 17, 1762, in the 35th year of her age."

"In memory of Mrs. Jean Cobb, relict of Mr. John Cobb, deceased March ye 19, 1736, in ye 85th year of her age."

"In memory of Ensn. Morgan Cobb, died Sept. 30, 1755, in the 82d year of his age."

"In memory of Abigail, wife of Ens". Morgan Cobb, died Jan. 30, 1765, in the 81st year of her age."

" In memory of Mr. Thomas Burt, who died March ye 29, 1774, in ye 85th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Burt, wife of Mr. Thomas Burt, died July ye 15th, A.D. 1772, in ye 70th year of her age."

" In memory of Dea. Daniel Wilde, who died Aug. 11, 1792, in ye 74th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Sarah, wife of Mr. Daniel Wilde. She died Feb. 24, 1777, aged 42."

" In memory of Mrs. Anna, widow of Deacon Daniel Wilde, who died Sept. 23, 1794, in the 64th year of her age."

"In memory of Ensign Ebenezer Willis, who died May ye 30, 1790, in ye 68th year of his age."

"In memory of Abigail, wife of William Briggs, who died Sept. 2, 1775, in the 7Ist year of her age."

" In memory of John Reed, who was born March 29, 1752, and died Feb. 24, 1841, the son of John Reed, who was born in 1722, and died Dec. 1788, the son of William Reed, who died about 1734, the son of John Reed, who was born in 1648 or 1649, came to this town about 1680, and died in Dighton Jan. 13, 1720-1, probably the son of William Reade, who was an inhabitant of Weymouth in 1636."

"In memory of Mrs. Mary, relict of Jolin Reed, Esq., died Oct. 12. 1843, aged 91 years.

From an old burying-ground, called the Walker burying-ground, in the west part of the town, the following are taken :

"Col. Elnathan Walker, died June the 6th, A.D. 1775, in the 69th year of his age."

" Bethiah Walker, the wife of Capt. Elnathan Walker, died May 11, A.D. 1759, in the 49th year of her age."

" Eliakim Walker, died Feb. 21, A.D. 1785, in the 81st year of his age."

"Mary, wife of Eliakim Walker, died Dec. A.D. 1785, in the 79th year of her age."

The two following are from a burying-ground half a mile northeast of the almshouse :

" In memory of Deacon Samuel Sumner, who departed this life July ye 26, A.D. 167], in ye 64th year of his age.

"' Blessed are ye dead that die in ye Lord.'"

" In memory of Rebecca Staples, died Jan. 7, 1809, aged 89 years, .3 months, and 4 days, widow of Mr. Seth Staples."

From the burying-ground north of Prospect Hill :

" In memory of Mrs Ilepzibah, wife of Mr. Solomon Wetherell. She died April ye 1, 1782, in ye 34th year of her age."

" In memory of Mrs. Rhoda White, wife of Mr. Elijah White, who died July ye 17, A.D. 1787, in ye 46 year of her age."

From the " Richmond Town" burying-ground :

" Hear lies interred the remains of Deacon Edward Richmond, who departed this life Feb. 16, 1771, in ye 75th year of his age."

" In memory of Mr. Edward Richmond, who died October 14, 1802, in his 79th year."

" In memory of Mr. Eleazer Richmond, who died Feb. 27, 1802, in his 66th year."

"In memory of Mr. Isaac Richmond, who died Dec. ye 16, A.D. 1784, in ye 49th year of his age."

" In memory of Mr. Simeon Richmond, son of Mr. Seth Richmond. He died Nov. 7, 1793, in ye 23d year of his age."

From the Caswell Street burying-ground, East Taunton :

" In memory of Mr. Samuel Wilbore, who died March 21, 1773, in ye - year of his age."

"In memory of Mrs. Damaris, wife of Mr. Samuel Wilbore, who died March 25, 1773, in ye 7Ist year of her age."

" In memory of Mr. Samuel Wilbore, who died June 29, 1774, in ye 50th year of his age."

" Here lies the body of James Washburn, died the 4th day of August. the 44th year of his age, 1741."

" In memory of Ensign Jonathan King, who died March ye 15th, 1754, in the 42d year of his age."

" Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Bethsheba, wife of Capt. Jonah King. She died Apl. 15, A.D. 1780, in ye 35th year of her age."

From the Pine Hill Cemetery in East Taunton :

"In memory of Lieut. Israel Dean, who deceased March 23, 1760, in ye 76th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Ruth Dean, ye widow of Lieut. Israel Dean, who died April ye I8, 1769, in ye 80th year of her age."

" Memento mortis.

" In memory of Lieut. Noah Dean, who departed this life Ang. 24, A.D. 1794, in the 64th year of his age."

"In memory of Capt. Ebenezer Dean. He died Jan. 30, 1774, in ye 72d year of his age."

" Here lies the body of Mrs. Rachel Dean, the wife of Capt. Ebenezer Dean, who deceased Mch. 31, 1768, in ye 63d year of her age."

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"In memory of Mrs. Prudence, wife of Capt. Ebenezer Dean, who died March 10, 1787, in ye 55th year of her age."

" In memory of Mrs. Sarah, wife of Col. George Williams. She died Nov. 26, A.D. 1797, in the 83d year of her age."

"In memory of Capt. Ephraim Dean, who died in Gloucester June 23d, 1775, in the 75th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Mary Dean, the wife of Capt. Ephraim Dean, who died Octo. ye 8, 1766, in ye 67th year of her age."

" In memory of Mrs. Martha Dean, the wife of Capt. Ephraim Dean, she died May ye 9, 1775, in the 72d year of her age."

" In memory of Mrs. Abigail, widow of Geo. Godfrey, Esq., and form- erly wife of Mr. Philip Dean, she died Jan'y 23d, 1820, aged 84 years."

"In memory of Mr. Abigail Macomber, who died Ang. 15, 1793, in ye 71st year of her age. This was the wife of Mr. John Macomber."

" In memory of Lieut. Joshua Dean. He died June ye 10, 1772, iu ye 45th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Abigail, widow of Lieut. Joshua Dean, who died May ye 20, 1800, in ye 72d year of her age."

" In memory of Lieut. Israel Dean, who died July 23, 1775, in ye 55th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Abiah Dean, wife of Mr. Israel Dean, who died Mch. ye 1, 1750, in ye 25th year of her age."

"In memory of Mr. Joshua Deane, who died Ang. ye 27, 1773, in ye 58th year of his age."

"In memory of Mrs. Ruth Macomber, the wife of Mr. James Macom- ber, who deceased Octo. ye 10, 1770, aged 42 years & 11 months."

" In memory of Miss Silence Richmond, who died Sept. 18, 1790, in her 31st year."

" Sacred to the memory of Deacon Benj. Deane, who departed this life Apl. 14, 1799, in the 74th year of his age."

"In memory of Mr. Benjamin Deane who died Jan. 6, 1785, in ye 86th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Ziporah, wife of Mr. Benj. Dean, who died Sept. 27, 1778, in ye 75th year of her age."

From the ancient burying-ground on Staples Street, in the easterly part of the town :

"Eliphalet Williams, 1778 (footstone). In memory of Mr. Samuel Williams, who died Sept. ye 7, A.D. 1777, in ye 72d year of his age.

" Waiting the resurrection of the just."

" In memory of Mr. Abiel Haskins who died June 16, 1788, in ye 74th year of his age."

"Sacred to the memory of Mr. Stephen Haskins who departed this life Dec. 20, 1799, in ye 59th year of his age."

" In memory of Mrs. Phebe, wife of Mr. Stephen Ilaskins, who died May ye 29th, 1787, in ye 37th year of her age."

" Sarah, daughter of Elijah & Sarah Macomber, and relict of Joseph Atwood, died Octo, 30, 1867, aged 104 years, 2 months and 13 days."

"In memory of Mr. Jude Hoar, died Feb'y the 26th day, 1761." (No age.)

"Samuel Hoarde, deceased, Feb. the 13th day, year 1746." (No age.) "Samuel Hoard, Jr., April 5th day, year 1736." (No age.)

" Jacob Hoar, deceased, March 24th day, year 1736." (No age.)

"Sarah Hoarde, deceased, Jan'y 13th day, year 1753." (No age.)

" Jacob Hoar, died 1756." (No more.)

" Elizabeth Hoard, died Feb. 2 day, 1766." (No more.)

" In memory of Dea. William Hoard, who died April 25, 1795, aged 73 years, 3 mos., & 14 days."

" In memory of Mrs. Sarah Hoar, died Nov. 15 day, 1774, aged 47 years, 11 mos., & 14 days."

" Nehemiah Hoar, died 1765." (No more.)

" Rebekah Hoar, deceased, July the 12 day, 1765." (No more.)

"In memory of Dea. Nathaniel Macomber, who died Nov. 10, 1787, in

ye 79th year of his age. 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.'"

"In memory of Priscilla, widow of Dea. Nathaniel Macomber. She died Oct. 30, 1793, in ye 84th year of her age."

"In memory of Mr. John Macomber, who died Decr ye 14, 1747, in ye 67th year of his age."

"In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Macomber, wife of Mr. John Macom- ber, who died May ye 2, 1732, in the 47th year of her age."

" In memory of Mrs. Esther Southworth, wife of Capt. Ichabod South- worth. She died Feb., 1760, in ye 82d year of her age."

"In memory of Nathaniel Staple, who deceased Feb. ye 26, 1769, in ye 84th year of his age."

" In memory of Macy, ye wife of Nathaniel Staple, who deceased Sept. ye 8, 1757, in ye 68th year of her age."

"In memory of Hannah Haskins, died Feb. 17, 1745." (All.)

" In memory of Mrs. Christian, wife of Mr. 'Samuel Richmond, who died Feb. ye 7th, 1784, in ye 58th year of her age."

"In memory of Mr. Samuel Richmond, who died March 10, 1790, in ye 70th year of his age."

"Thankful Richmond, wife of Samuel Richmond, died Oct. the 20th, 1758, in the 37th year of her age."

"Sacred to the memory of Lieut. Josiah Macomber, who departed this life Nov. 18, A.D. 1801, in ye 91st year of his age."

"In memory of Mrs. Ruth, wife of Lieut. Josiah Macomber, died Sept. 19, 1791, in the 81st year of her age."

" In memory of Mrs. Judith Macomber, wife of Mr. Elijah Macomber, who died Oct. ye 1st, 1745, in ye 23d year of her age."

The Plain, or, as it is now mostly called, the North burying-ground, was given to the town by the pro- prietors in 1748, as the following votes show :

" At a meeting of Proprietors, 20th June, 1748, Voted, To ye inhabitants of ye old township of Taun- ton, ten acres of land, etc., for a Burying-place where Samuel Danforth is buried.

" 2d, Voted, That John Godfrey, Esq., Capt. James Leonard, and Capt. Morgan Cobb be a committee to lay it out."

After the laying out of this ground most of the burials from the central portion of the town were made there, and it has continued to be used until within a few years, when it became so crowded that. a large tract of land at Mayflower Hill was pur- chased and laid out as a public cemetery. The oldest inscription found in the North burying-ground is the following :

"In memory of Hannah, ye wife of Capt. James Leonard, who died Aug. ye 2, 1725, in ye 60th year of her age."

Rev. Samuel Danforth died in 1727, and was there buried. The remains of Elizabeth Pool were re- moved there in 1771, as already narrated. Rev. Josiah Crocker and Rev. Chester Isham were buried there. The families of Leonard, Fales, Padelford, Crocker, and others who were distinguished in public affairs the latter part of the last and the early part of the present centuries rest there. As it is so near the centre of the town, and so well cared for by the public authorities, there is not the same need of copy- ing the inscriptions as in the case of the older and more distant burying-grounds, besides the graves are so numerous that it would be impracticable. A few only are selected, as follows :

" Here lies ye body of Samuel Caswell, M.D., who died Aug. ye 13th, 1755, AE Totis Sue 35.

" In Seventeen Hundred and Fifty-Five, Relentless Death Did us Deprive

of a very Useful Life

to Neighbor, Friend, to child and wife,

He safely Did Administer

As a Physician,

Consulting more his patient's health

Than all extorted gain. We that do love his memory Would like him live, yt when we die We may enjoy felicity."

" Here lies ye body of Mrs. Elizabeth Mckinstry, basely murthered, by a negro boy June ye 4, 1763, aged 28.

" Watch, for ye know not the manner nor the moment of your death."

"Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Elizabeth, relict of the late Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D.D., of Newport, R. I., who died April 9, 1814, aged 75.

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" Her soul was charged with pleasing hope, Those hopes by God were given, And though her body sleeps in dust, Her soul ascends to heaven."

The last mentioned was the last wife of the cele- brated Rev. Dr. Hopkins, founder of the school of theology bearing his name.

In the list of burying-grounds thus far noticed those opened since 1800 are not included. They are as follows: The Westville burying-ground, the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, the cemetery at the Weir, in the rear of Plain Street, Mayflower Hill Ceme- tery, the Catholic cemeteries, and probably some others in private grounds. It is not proposed to notice them further.

LIST OF OFFICERS-1638-1691.

1638 .- John Strong, constable.

1639 .- William Pool, John Gilbert, Henry Andrews, deputies; John Strong, constable.

1640 .- Edward Case, Walter Deane, deputies; Jolin Deane, constable.

1641 .- William Pool, John Strong, deputies; William Parker, constable. 1642 .- John Strong, John Parker, deputies; William Parker, constable. 1643 .- Henry Andrews, John Strong. deputies; William Parker, con- stable.

1644 .- William Pool, deputy ; James Wyatt, constable and surveyor. 1645 .- William Parker, Richard Williams, deputies; George Hall, con- stable : James Burt, surveyor.

1646 .- Richard Williams, deputy; Oliver Purchase, constable ; James Wyatt, excise officer.

1647 .- Henry Andrews, Edward Case, deputies; Oliver Purchase, con- stable ; Edward Slocomb, Edward Rew, surveyors; James Wyatt, excise officer.

1648 .- Richard Williams, Edward Case, deputies; Thomas Gilbert, con- stable ; John Deane, Richard Stacy, surveyors; James Wyatt, ex- cise officer.

1649 .- Ilenry Andrews, Edward Case, deputies; Thomas Gilbert, con- stable; James Wyatt, George Macey, surveyors.

1650 .- Richard Williams, Oliver Purchase, deputies; George Macey, constable ; Thomas Lincoln, Edward Case, surveyors.

1651 .- Oliver Purchase, Richard Williams, deputies; William Hodges, constable ; Hezekiah Hoar, John Gallop, surveyors.

1652 .- Thomas Gilbert, James Wyatt, deputies; James Walker, consta- ble; Richard Paul, Clement Mayfield, surveyors.

1653 .- James Wyatt, Richard Williams, deputies; William Parker, con- stable ; John Cobb, William Phillips, surveyors.

1654 .- Richard Williams, James Walker, deputies; John Deane, consta- ble; Anthony Slocum, James Burt, surveyors.

1655 .- James Wyatt, Richard Williams, deputies; John Tisdall, consta- ble ; George Macey, Francis Smith, surveyors.

1656 .- James Wyatt, Richard Williams, deputies ; Francis Smith, con- stable ; Henry Andrews, Robert Thornton, surveyors.

. 1657 .- James Wyatt, Richard Williams, deputies; Hezekiah Ifoar, con- stable; Richard Stacy, Jonas Austin, surveyors.

1658 .- William Parker, James Walker, deputies; Peter Pitts, consta- ble ; John Cobb, Richard Burt, surveyors.

1659 .- Richard Williams, James Walker, deputies ; John Tisdall, con- stable.

1660 .- James Wyatt, James Walker, deputles ; Henry Andrews, con- stable.

1661 .- James Wyatt, James Walker, deputies; William Harvey, con- stable.

1662 .- James Wyatt, James Walker, deputies; William Witherell, con- stable ; Anthony Slocum, William Harvey, surveyors.

1663 .- James Wyatt, deputy (one deputy was returned back); Hezekiah Hoar, constable ; James Leonard, Samuel Smith, surveyors.

1664 .- William Harvey, Richard Williams, deputies; Francis Smith, constable ; James Walker, Francis Smith, excise officers.

1665 .- Richard Williams, William Harvey, deputies; Joseph Wilbore, constable.

1666 .- George llall, Richard Williams, Walter Deane, James, Walker, William Harvey, selectmen ; James Walker, William Harvey, dep-

nties; John Hall, constable; John Cobb, Samuel Williams, sur- veyors.

1667 .- George llall, Walter Deane, James Walker, Richard Williams, William Harvey, selectmen ; William Harvey, James Walker, deputies; Richard Burt, constable.

1668 .- George Hall, Richard Williams, Walter Deane, William Harvey, James Walker, selectmen ; James Walker, William Harvey, deputies; Samuel Smith, constable; George Macey, Peter Pitts, surveyors.

1669 .- George Hall, Walter Deane, William Harvey, James Walker, Richard Williams, selectmen ; William Harvey, James Walker, dep- uties ; Israel Deane, constable; Edward Rew, James Leonard, Jr., surveyors.

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History of Bristol County, Massachusetts, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 188

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