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In the Records of the Town of Boston, Mr. Paddock (1762) is called "Capt " first in 1764, " Major " in 1772, and "Esq" in 1773. He was prominent in town matters, being chosen sealer of leather from 1759 to 1763 inclusive ; fireward from 1764 to 1774 inclusive, and warden in 1772. He was one of the visitors to the public schools, July 1, 1772, and May 11, 1773, and one of the two persons chosen from Ward 10 to superintend the location of the new street lamps.
Mr. Paddock (1762) was a member of the Masonic Fraternity. He joined St. John's Lodge, and was frequently present in St. John's Grand Lodge between June 24, 1756,
1 Mr. George H. Allan, in Boston Transcript, Oct. 4, 1883.
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and Sept. 12, 1767. He was appointed by M. W. Jeremy Gridley, G. M., one of the stewards for the Feast of St. John the Baptist, June 24, 1762. Col. Paddock (1762) is recorded as junior warden of St. John's Lodge in 1758; senior warden and master in 1759 ; junior warden of the Masters' Lodge in 1760, and senior warden in 1761 and 1762. He was an ardent Tory, and joined his fortunes with the British. In March, 1776, he embarked for Halifax with the royal army, accompanied by his wife and his three surviving children, - Adino, Jr., Elizabeth, and Rebecca. In June, 1776, the whole family, Adino, Jr., excepted, sailed from Halifax to England. Major Paddock (1762) was a loyal addresser of Gov. Gage, Oct. 6, 1775, and he was proscribed by the State in September, 1778. He settled in 1781, with his family, on the Isle of Jersey, where for several years he held the office of inspector of artillery stores, with the rank of captain. He died there, March 25, 1804, aged seventy-six years. Lydia, his wife, died at the Isle of Jersey in 1781, aged fifty-one years. He received partial compensation for his losses as a loyalist.
William Phillips (1762), merchant, of Boston, son of Col. John (1725) and Mary (Buttolph) Phillips, was born in Boston Aug. 29, 1737. Lieut. William (1762) was a cousin of Samuel, John, and William Phillips, of Boston, sons of Rev. Samuel Phillips, of Andover. William Phillips, son of Rev. Samuel, had a son William. These are the two William Phillipses prominent for many years in the Old South Church. Lieut. William Phillips (1762) married (published), May 1, 1760, Margaret, daughter of Hon. Jacob Wendell (1733), and their son was John, president of the Massachusetts Senate, and the first mayor of Boston. Their grandson was Wendell Phillips, the celebrated anti-slavery orator, of Boston.
William Phillips (1762) did business in Cornhill, now Washington Street, and, as his father before him, kept a store for the sale of English goods, including books and stationery. He died June 4, 1772.
Thomas Stevenson (1762), shopkeeper, of Boston. He was from Scotland, accord- ing to " A Ruff Copy of a List of the [St. Andrew's] Lodge, 1763," where he received the Masonic degrees. He united with that Lodge in 1757.
He was elected constable in Boston Sept. 16, 1776, for " the remainder of the year," and was re-elected in 1777. He was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1765. " After failing in trade, he was long a constable and lived to a venerable age, being one of the last who kept up the ancient dignity of that office." Dec. 12, 1781, he was licensed to sell tea in Boston, under a bond of one hundred pounds. In 1789, he is recorded as " boarding-house and retailer " on " Ship Street." In 1796, he was a constable, residing on the same street.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1762 is as follows : -
" May 3'd 1762. The Company being under Arms, Maj. John Symmes [1733], being of the Committee to wait on the Rev. Mr. Locke to desire him to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon, reported that he had accepted the same. The evening being spent at Sergt Dolbeares [1756], Voted, That the Treasurer pay twenty-four pounds to the Commission Officers towards defraying the charge of the Election dinner, and the Com- pany to dine with them.
William Phillips (1762). AUTHORITIES : Bos- ton Records; The Pilgrims of Boston, p. 277.
Thomas Stevenson (1762). AUTHORITIES : Boston Records; Early Masonic Records; Whit- man's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.
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" Proposals made to the Company by some of the members of said Company :
" Gentlemen : Unanimity & harmony, as well as regularity in the conduct of our military affairs, is a becoming character, and serves to make us reputable in the eyes of men. It's a piece of eminent wisdom to appoint seasons and Rules for the various affairs relative to the Military Company, whereof we are members. The dignity of the Ancient & Honourable Artillery Company has been supported by the members of it in a succession of years in such a manner as to deserve the title that the Legislative Body was pleased to confer on it, and it seems to be the concern of the present mem- bers, that the dignity and honor of the Company should be supported and kept up in such a manner, as to preserve to us that reputation that would be agreeable to all; and, at the same time, a saving in expense made in such a way & manner as would undoubt- edly invite a number to join us. That unless something of the above sort be done, we should lose the benefit of, and perhaps ourselves dwindle away, so as it would be difficult for us to maintain the reputation, we have so long deserved. All seem to agree in this, that a saving in expense would be agreeable could the dignity and honour of the Com- pany be preserved. In consequence of which, your humble servants propose the follow- ing scheme, vizt : Ist. That the Company for the future break up at Faneuil Hall, should leave be obtained of the Selectmen for said purpose. 2dly. That the Governour, Council &c be invited on the anniversary Election of officers as formerly, to dine at Faneuil Hall. The expense to be paid as usual. 3dly. The Governour, Council, &c, after the Election of officers, to be invited and entertained as usual (at Faneuil Hall), the expense to be equally paid by the commission officers for the year ensuing. 4thly. That the eldest Sergeant provide for and entertain the Company at Faneuil Hall on their muster in September, as follows; with punch and wine and bread, and nothing more. No one to be invited unless they belong to the Company. Pipes and Tobacco entirely excluded ; and it is recommended that the Company dismiss themselves so seasonable as to prevent the unnecessary expense of candles. 5thly. That the 2'd Sergeant provide for and entertain the Company on their muster in October agreeable to Article 4th in every tittle. 6thly. That the 3'd Sergeant provide for and entertain the Company on their muster in April next agreeable to Article 4th in every tittle. 7thly. That the 4th Sergt provide for and entertain the Company on their muster in May, agreeable to Article 4th in every tittle.
" Should the above scheme be approbated by the Company, a considerable saving may be made; at the same time the honour and dignity of the Company be preserved, many inconveniences removed, that have prevented the growth of it and a prospect of our increasing, arising from the saving in expense, and in particular the trouble in our family's. The above voted & to stand during the pleasure of the Company.
"June 7th, 1762. The Company being under arms, it was then Voted, That the present Commission Officers, with the Treasurer, be a committee to wait on the Rev. Mr. Samuel Locke, and return him the thanks of this Company for his Sermon preached this day. Attest : JOHN EDWARDS, Clerk."
Rev. Samuel Locke, of Sherburne,1 delivered the Artillery election sermon of 1762.
1 " Boston, June 6, 1762. Monday being the anniversary of the election of officers for the An- cient Artillery company, when a sermon, as had been customary on such occasions, was preached by the Rev. Mr. Locke of Sherburne; and in the after- noon Mr. Onesiphorus Tilestone [1747] (as had
before been previously agreed upon) was unani- mously chosen to be their Captain; Mr. Jonathan Cary [1740], Lieutenant; and Mr. Thomas Edes [1739], Ensign for the ensuing year." - Boston Newspaper.
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The officers of the Artillery Company elected in 1763 were : Thomas 1763. Marshall (1761), captain; Josiah Waters (1747), lieutenant ; Jeremiah Belknap, Jr. (1745), ensign. John Head (1757) was first sergeant; David Spear (1758), second sergeant ; Job Wheelwright (1759), third sergeant ; John Skinner (1759), fourth sergeant, and John Edwards (1747), clerk.
Aug. 15, 1763, His Excellency the Captain-General commissioned the following gentlemen field officers of the regiment of militia in the town of Boston, viz. : -
Joseph Jackson, Esq. (1738), colonel; John Symmes, Esq. (1733), lieutenant- colonel ; William Taylor, Esq. (1738), major ; Ephraim May (1765) was promoted to be ensign.
The officers of the train of artillery in Boston were : David Mason (1754), captain- lieutenant; Adino Paddock (1762), lieutenant ; Christopher Clark (1759), lieutenant, and Samuel Dyer (1755), adjutant.
In 1763, in the Boston regiment, William Murray (1758) was lieutenant, and David Spear (1758) was ensign of the colonel's company; Richard Boynton (1759), was first lieutenant ; Josiah Waters (1747), second lieutenant ; Thomas Adams (1765), ensign of the lieutenant-colonel's company ; Daniel Bell (1733) was first lieutenant ; John Haskins (1768), second lieutenant, and Moses Pitcher (1760), ensign of the major's company. The following-named were captains: Thomas Marshall (1761), Onesiphorus Tile- stone (1747), James Cunningham (1758), William Homes (1747), Jonathan Cary (1740), John Leverett (1750), John Gore (1743), Thomas Dawes (1754), and Benjamin Andrews (1754). The following-named were lieutenants : Samuel Barrett (1755), Benjamin Phillips (1755), Jeremiah Stimpson (1761), Samuel Ballard (1755), Martin Gay (1761), and Daniel Jones (1754). The following-named were ensigns : Benjamin Eustis (1763), . Hopestill Capen (1763), Ephraim May (1765), William Bordman (1758), Zephaniah Hartt (1765), and Samuel Ridgeway, Jr. (1756).
The birthday of George III., in June, was observed, as usual, by a military display, banquet at Faneuil Hall, illuminations, fireworks, etc.
" Boston, October 31, 1763. Tuesday last our most gracious Sovereign, King George the Third entered the fourth year of his reign. Upon the anniversary of his Majesty's accession to the throne, the guns at Castle William and the batteries in this town were fired at one o'clock. The Troop of Guards, commanded by Brigadier General Royall (1750), the Company of Cadets, commanded by Colonel Jarvis, were mustered, and after firing three volleys in King-street, the troops proceeded to the Greyhound Tavern in Roxbury, where an elegant dinner was provided at the expense of the Brigadier General, and the other officers of the Troop; to which entertainment his Excellency the Governor and several of the principal gentlemen were invited."
The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1763 were : Hopestill Capen, Elias Dupee, Benjamin Eustis, John Perkins, Jr.
Hopestill Capen (1763), shopkeeper, of Boston, son of John and Elizabeth Capen, was born in Dorchester March 4, 1731. He married Patience -, who died, Jan. 19, 1791, aged fifty-seven years. She was buried from their house on Union Street.
He was elected by the town of Boston fence-viewer in 1764, warden in 1768, and scavenger in 1770. May 17, 1770, a list of persons judged " to be inimical to the United
Hopestill Capen (1762). AUTHORITIES: Boston Records; Sewall's Hist. of Woburn; Porter's Rambles in Old Boston, N. E.
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States " was presented in town meeting, and a committee was selected to apprehend and confine the persons named. In this list is given the name of " Hopestill Capen " (1763). He was an addresser of Gov. Hutchinson in 1774, and, the same year, a protestor against the Whigs. In religious matters he was a Sandemanian, and tenaciously followed the tenets of Sandeman.
" At the end of Marshall's Lane, now Marshall Street, on the corner of Union Street, stands a low-studded, three-story brick building, worn and wrinkled with age, evidently the oldest house on the street. This has been for several generations the property of the Capen family. Mr. Atwood has occupied it as an oyster-house since 1826. It was previously the well-known dry-goods store of Thomas Capen. Here, in the autumn of 1769, 'at the sign of the cornfields,' young Benjamin Thompson, of Woburn, after- wards famous as Count Rumford, was apprenticed as a clerk to Hopestill Capen [1763], the father of Thomas." In this same building, "at the south corner of Marshall's Lane, leading from Mill Bridge into Union Street," the Massachusetts Spy was publislied by Isaiah Thomas, from 1771 to the commencement of hostilities. Hopestill Capen (1763) was connected with the Boston militia, became ensign, and afterward lieutenant. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1768. It was he who was so incensed against Gen. Heath (1765) in 1768, when, by order of a British officer, Gen. Heath (1765) led the Artillery from the Common without beat of drum or salute of the colors.
He died, March 2, 1807, aged seventy-six years, and was buried on Copp's Hill.
Elias Dupee (1763), schoolmaster, of Boston, son of Daniel Dupee, and Lydia, his wife, was born in Boston Dec. 31, 1718, according to the town records. He was con- stable of Boston from 1770 to 1774 inclusive, was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Com- pany in 1765, and its clerk in 1768. An Elias Dupee married, in Boston, Aug. 17, 1796, Abigail Polley.
Mr. Whitman (1810), in his history of the Artillery Company, page 312, says, Mr. Dupee (1763) "kept a school in Boston during the siege, gratuitously." Oct. 5, 1785, the selectmen appointed a committee " to treat with Mr. Winslow respecting a Schoolhouse lately improved by Mr. Dupee (1763) known by the name of Sandeman's Meeting house," etc. Mr. Dupee (1763) was a member of the Masonic Fraternity, and is recorded as present at St. John's Grand Lodge, Oct. 28, 1763. He walked in the Masonic procession at the burial of the remains of M. W. Jeremy Gridley, Sept. 12, 1767, and was at the installation of M. W. John Rowe, Nov. 23, 1768. " 1800. Dec. 24, Mr. Elias Dupee, of Boston, boarding at Mr. Danl Baker's, Æ 76, of old age," is probably the only record of his death.
Benjamin Eustis (1763), housewright, of Boston, son of Benjamin and Katharine (Ingersoll) Eustis, was born April 16, 1720, and married (1) in Cambridge, May 11, 1749, Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham and Prudence (Hancock) Hill. She died, May 30, 1775, and perhaps he married, (2) June 7, 1781, widow Elizabeth Brown. William Eustis, who studied medicine under Dr. Joseph Warren, dressed the wounds of the militia at Lexington, became surgeon of Col. Gridley's regiment in 1775, secretary of
Elias Dupee (1763). AUTHORITIES : Records of Boston and Dedham; Early Masonic Records.
Benjamin Eustis (1763). AUTHORITIES : Bos- ton Records; New Eng. Ilist. and Gen. Reg., 1878.
Memorials of the Mass. Soc. of the Cincinnati, 1895, p. 187, says, " Benjamin Eustis [1763] was a lieu- tenant in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com- pany "; which is an error.
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war in 1809, minister to Holland in 1815, and governor of Massachusetts from 1823 to 1825, was his son, born June 10, 1753.
Lieut. Eustis (1763) was a fence-viewer in 1759 and 1762 ; visited the schools, July 4, 1770 ; Nov. 8, 1776, was one of a committee to make an account of the town's dam- age since the Boston Port Bill, and surveyor of boards in 1778. He was second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1768. Feb. 19, 1766, and April 11, 1785, he is called "Captain " in the town records, and his residence is located near Distil-house Square in 1766, and in Sudbury Street in 1785.
Benjamin Eustis (1763) died, May 4, 1804, aged eighty-four years, and his remains were buried on Copp's Hill.
John Perkins, Jr. (1763), son of John and Abigail Perkins, of Boston, was born July 6, 1739. He does not appear on the records of Boston as ever holding town office. John. Perkins (1763) appears on the early Masonic records as present at the Feast of St. John the Evangelist, Dec. 27, 1762, at the Bunch of Grapes tavern, Boston, in company with Thomas Fleet (1727), Christopher Clark (1759), Moses Pitcher (1760), Adino Pad- dock (1762), William Murray (1758), John Joy (1755), and other members of the Artillery Company, who received the Masonic degrees in the First Lodge, in Boston. Dec. 27, 1770, he was present at Grand Lodge for the last time. Probably service in the Revolution and subsequent removal from Boston prevented further attendance. He attained the grade of major in military service. A John Perkins was a charter member of Columbian Lodge. It is difficult, as Mr. Marvin (1865) suggests in the " Centenary of Columbian Lodge," to distinguish between the two men of the above name who resided in Boston between 1762 and 1800.
The record of the Artillery Company for 1763 is as follows : -
" April 8th, 1763. The Company being under Arms in Faneuil Hall, Voted Unani- mously, That the Rev. Mr. Thomas Balch of Dedham be desired to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon, and that the present Commission Officers, with Capt William Homes [1747], be a Committee to wait on him and desire the same.
" Voted, Unanimously That Col. Joseph Jackson [1738] be Treasurer of this Com- pany, in the room of Col. John Phillips [1725], who resigns that trust. Voted, That the present Commission Officers and the new Treasurer, Col. Joseph Jackson [1738] be a committee to wait on Col. Phillips [1725] and return him the thanks of this Company for his past good services as Treasurer &c to this Company.
" May 2'd 1763. The above Committee, waited on the Rev. Mr. Thomas Balch, to desire him to preach the next Artillery Election Sermon. Reported that he had accepted the same. Voted, the Company being at Faneuil Hall, That the Treasurer pay twenty four pounds to the Commission Officers towards defreying the charge of the next Election Dinner &c and the Company to dine with them. Voted, That an addition be made to the Vote passed in May, 1762, of cheese, & the respective Officers to invite their friends as they think fit.
" Voted, that Col. William Brattle [1729] and Col. Joseph Jackson [1738] have the same power to settle with Col. Blanchard [1737] as when Col. Phillips [1725] was joined with them.
John Perkins, Jr. (1763). AUTHORITY: Early Masonic Records, - Centenary of Columbian Lodge.
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" June 6th, 1763. The Company being under Arms, it was then Voted, That the present Commission Officers, with the Treasurer, be a Committee to wait on the Rev. Mr. Thomas Balch & return him the thanks of this Company for his sermon preached this day.1
"Copy of letter sent to Mrs. Blanchard (widow of Col. Blanchard [1737]) by the committee of this Company : -
" BOSTON, May 16th, 1763.
" Madam, -The Honorable, the Artillery Company have made choice of us, the Subscribers, a Committee to settle the Bond & mortgage given by Col. Blanchard [1737] & others, to a Committee of said Company, formerly appointed for that purpose. We should be glad the same might be done immediately ; & the rather, as your son, when he was in Boston, expressed so great a desire of the same; mentioning, that until the mort- gage was discharged, Mr. Gordon was not holden to pay that money, which for some time hath been really yours, & would, as Mr. Gordon says, have been paid you ere this time had it not been for the incumbrance aforesaid. We are, at the next Artillery Election to make report of our doings to the Company, & therefore we are persuaded it would be much best for you, that Mrs Blanchard should come to Boston before that time, and treat with us upon the Premises ; least, if nothing should be done before, the Company should pass a vote ordering us, or another Committee, to bring an ejectment for the possession of the mortgaged premises ; which, as it would be a great Damage to you, so it will give us great pleasure to prevent. We are quite desirous to do every thing we can, & as soon as may be, to serve Col. Blanchard's [1737] interest, touching the premises consistent with justice to said Company ; & your putting it in our power so to do, will greatly oblige, Madam,
Your Most Obedient Servants, " WILLIAM BRATTLE " JOSEPH JACKSON.
"June 6th, 1763. The Committee appointed by the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company, to settle a Bond & Mortgage with the Heirs of Col. Blanchard [1737] have attended that service, and beg leave to report the above & foregoing letter ; & further, that Mr. Blanchard, the son of the late Col. Blanchard [1737], at the request of Mrs Blanchard, his mother and administratrix on his estate, in consequence of said Letter, came to Boston, and attended your committee, paid Col. Jackson [1738] eighty dollars; and that the Balance now due from said estate to said Company, as settled by us, & the
1 " Monday, June 6th [1763]. Agreeable to custom, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com- pany of this Province appeared under arms, being the anniversary of the election of officers for the Company. A sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Balch of Dedham, at the Old Brick Meeting House, where his Excellency the Governor, the members of his Majesty's Council and House of Representatives, with a number of other gentlemen attended; after which they proceeded to Faneuil Hall, where an elegant dinner was provided; and in the afternoon the following gentlemen were chosen for the ensuing year, viz : Thomas Marshall, Esq. [1761], Captain, Mr. Josiah Waters [1747], Lieutenant, Mr. Jere- miah Belknap [1745] Ensign. In the evening a plentiful repast was given by the officers newly elected, at Faneuil Hall, where many loyal healths were drank." - Boston Newspaper.
" Monday, June 6th [1763] being the Anni- versary of the election of officers for the Old Artil- lery Company, when a sermon, as has been custom- ary on such occasions, was preached before them by the Rev. Mr. Balch of Dedham, and prayers offered up to the Great Governor and Director of the Universe, for his aid and guidance in the choice of suitable persons to parade that literally small company four or five times the ensuing year : and in the afternoon the following officers were chosen for that purpose; viz: Thomas Marshall, Esq. [1761] Captain; Mr. Josiah Waters [1747] Lieu- tenant; Mr. Jeremiah Belknap [1745] Ensign; Mr. John Head [1757]; Mr. David Spear [1758], Mr Joh Wheelwright [1759], Mr John Skinner [ 1759], Sergeants and Mr. John Edwards [1747] Clerk. The drummers we hear are to be the same as last year." - Boston Newspaper.
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said Jona' Blanchard is £365.7.9, which the said Jonathan gives your committee the fullest assurance of discharging in the following manner & time : - To pay in one month five hundred dollars, part of said debt, and in the Fall make another payment in cash ; - the residue of said debt then give undoubted personal security on interest for, to the satisfaction of your Committee. All which is submitted.
" WILLIAM BRATTLE, " JOSEPH JACKSON, " Committee.
" Voted, That William Brattle [1729], Joseph Jackson [1738] and John Symmes [1733], Esqrs, or the major part of them, be and hereby are empowered to take such personal security as they shall judge sufficient, providing the security are (persons) Freeholders & Inhabitants of this Province, as may be tendered & given for the discharge of the sums due to the Antient & Honorable Artillery Company of this Province, from the Estate of Col. Blanchard [1737] & others, late of Dunstable, deceased, and that upon snch security given, said committee are hereby fully empowered to discharge the Bond & Mortgage given by said Blanchard [1737] to said Company.
" Attest : - JOHN EDWARDS, Clerk.
"September 5th. 1763. Voted, That the Clerk settle with Messrs Edes [1760] & Gill for the last Artillery Election Sermons which was preached by the Rev'd Mr. Thomas Balch, & pay them for the remainder of the 300 Sermons, that were not subscribed for ; & also that the Clerk sell them to they [sic] of the Company at eight pence each."
Rev. Thomas Balch, of Dedham, preached the Artillery election sermon 1 of 1763. He was an only son of Benjamin and Mary (Prentice) Balch, and was born in Charles- town Oct. 17, 1711. He graduated at Harvard College in 1733, and was ordained to the gospel ministry, Jnne 30, 1736, in the South Parish of Dedham, where he died, Jan. 8, 1774. In 1741 he received the degree of A. M. from Yale College. In 1744 he was appointed by the committee of war to attend the army on the Cape Breton expedition, as chaplain, and was absent on this duty sixteen months. He prepared several students for college or the ministry, among them being his son Rev. Benjamin (Harv. Coll, 1763), a chaplain in Paul Jones's squadron ; his nephew, Moses Brown (Harv. Coll., 1768), of Beverly ; his son-in-law, Rev. Manasseh Cutler, D. D. (Yale Coll., 1765), and probably his other sons-in-law, Rev. Moses Everett (Harv. Coll., 1771) and Rev. Jabez Chickering (Harv. Coll., 1774).
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