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The only inscription showing literary taste is that on the gravestone of Rev. Benjamin Tappan, minister of the town from 1745 to 1790. It was no doubt furnished by his son, Prof. David Tappan, of Harvard College. Two inscriptions are worth preserving for their quaint- ness. One is on the stone of Capt. John Marston, an
1 Town Records, vol. 11, 122.
2 Town Records, vol. II, 134.
3 The hard, dark, flinty slatestones, ornamented (?) by a death's head, or a cherub, or a willow-tree, so common in our older grave-yards, were imported from Wales, ready carved.
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eccentric man who is said to have lived on "Smith's farm." 1
Capt. John Marston lies here who died May 22, 1754, being 57 years and 3 mo. old. Art thou, curious, reader, to know what sort of a man he was ? Wait till the final day of Retribution, and then thou mayest be satisfied.
An epitaph non-committal enough to suit the average politician. It is said to have been placed upon the stone by his own direction.
Sacred to the memory of Captain John Allen who died August 27, 1834, aged 59 years.
Tho' Boreas' blasts and Neptune's waves Have tossed me to and fro, In spite of both, by God's decree, I harbour here below.
Now here at anchor I do lie, With many of our fleet, I hope again for to set sail, My Savior Christ to meet.
The grave of Rev. Ames Cheever, who was buried in this cemetery in 1756, remained unmarked until the
1 Mr. Tappan preserves an anecdote of his courtship, which confirms the tradition of his eccentricity.
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present year, and its site was long supposed to be un- known. It has recently been identified beyond a rea- sonable doubt, and a neat tablet has been placed upon it by his descendants, bearing the inscription :
Reverend Ames Cheever B. Oct. 24, 1686. D. Jan. 15, 1756 Minister of Manchester 1716-1744 Erected by his Descendants 1895.
Hoc decus exiguum sacrum memoria reverendi Amesii Cheever, qui cursu peracto ætatis suæ 69, 15 Januarii, anno Domini 1756, terrena pro colestibus reliquit.
The epitaph is from Alden's "Collection of Epi- taphs," and may be translated,
" This brief honor is sacred to the memory of Reverend Ames Cheever, who his course being finished in his age 69, on January 15, 1756, left the earthily for the heavenly."
UNION CEMETERY.
This is a small burial-ground on the east side of School street, formerly owned by a stock association, which was formed July 24, 1845. It was transferred to the town, Apr. 9, 1888, by vote of the Proprietors, and accepted by the town, Apr. 23, 1888. A monument to
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the Rev. Oliver A. Taylor stands near the centre of the ground. It bears on two of its sides these inscriptions : The Reverend Oliver Alden Taylor, Born at Yarmouth, Mass. Aug. 18, 1801: Installed here as Pastor, Sept. 18, 1839: Died Dec. 18, 1851. Resurgemus.
He was a man of clear intellect, of deep and various learning, of rare humility, candor and kindness. A laborious student, an able preacher, a devoted pastor, he was in every relation faithful and lived as one " Who must give account."
Torn, while yet in his full strength, from the warm affection of wife, kindred and flock, he calmly resigned them all, and fell asleep in Jesus.
ROSEDALE CEMETERY.
This is the prettiest and most romantic cemetery in town. It is entered from School street, opposite Pleas- ant street. This cemetery also belonged at first to a private corporation, dating from Sept. 14, 1854, and was transferred to the town, and accepted as a public trust, with Union Cemetery, April 23, 1888. With the
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enlargement subsequently made, it constitutes a burial- ground creditable to the community, and of sufficient size for the wants of a considerable time to come. Since the town has assumed the care of the different burial- places, they have been well managed and neatly kept under the efficient charge of Mr. Alhanan H. Babcock.
During the last decade it became evident that before the close of the century, more room would be demanded for death's ever-increasing harvest. After much delib- eration and discussion, the town purchased a very elig- ible lot of land and one admirably adapted to the purpose adjoining Rosedale Cemetery on the south. This was laid out, neatly fenced, and a wide avenue opened from School street; and on Memorial Day, May 30, 1888, appropriate dedicatory exercises were held under the direction of the Selectmen, including singing, prayer, and addresses by Rev. D. F. Lamson and Rev. D. Marvin.
Two years later, May 30, 1890, a lot, set apart by the town for the purpose, was dedicated to the use of the G. A. R. Post. Rev. Mr. Lamson gave the address, as follows :
It seems to be an instinct of our nature to provide some decent sepulture for the dead. All civilized races, and some that are not civilized, have their burying places, where stately shaft, or lowly tablet, or raised mound marks the final resting spot. In accordance with this instinct, the fathers of the town in its earlier history set apart three different enclosures for burial purposes - one at Kettle Cove, one near the site of the present Library Building, and the Old Burying Ground on Summer street. To these have been added later Union and Rosedale. And this latest extension, opened two years ago, and dedicated on Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies, it. may be supposed, will afford all needed room for the ever- enlarging domain of death for years to come. In this quiet and beautiful retreat, the town, acting under a recent act of the Legislature, has wisely and patriotically appropriated this
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lot for the uses of the Grand Army Post, and specially for the use of the worn-out veterans whose burial may not otherwise be provided for.
After the already protracted services of the day, the fewest words will be deemed the fittest. Let us then solemnly dedi- cate this spot to its sacred purposes, as a resting-place of the patriot dead who gave all they had to give for their country's service ; whose bodies will here have honorable burial at the hands of their comrades and fellow-citizens. Let it be told here who those patriots were ; what sufferings they underwent in their day and generation to make this land an abode of peace, happiness and liberty to those who should live after them ; what principles they upheld in life and in death ; and what lessons should be drawn from their example by those who enjoy the fruits of their patriotism and self-denial.
Around this spot, from year to year, let the voice of prayer and the solemn dirge be heard ; upon it let the dews of tender and grateful recollection fall ; over it let the gracious heavens beam in kindly watch and ward.
And thus, with this simple but heartfelt service, we commit this hallowed spot, with all the precious dust it may hereafter hold, to the care and reverence of coming generations.
APPENDIX D.
EARLY HOUSES.
[Acknowledgments are due to George F. Allen, Esq., for most valuable information contained in this Appendix.]
THE houses of the first settlers were built near the " Landing," at the "Cove," or at "North Yarmouth." The house of William Allen was probably near the site of the present Parsonage. John Kettle's house was at the " Cove." Richard Graves had a farm near the present Dana estate. Ambrose Gale built at "Gale's Point." Several old apple trees near "Sandy Hollow" probably mark the site of John Codner's house. George Norton built about 1645 at " Norton's Point." Richard Glass came in 1660, and built at " Glass Head." John Black probably gave his name to " Black Cove Beach." Thomas Chubbs was here as early as 1636, and lived at the western part of the town. William Bennett came in 1637, and owned a house near the foot of " Bennett's Hill," and also a grist-mill on the site of the old Forster Mill.
" North Yarmouth " was first settled, it is supposed, by the grandsons of William Allen - Azariah, Jacob, Isaac, Malachi, and " Governor " Allen, so-called. This was about the middle of the last century. Azariah lived in a house near Cat Brook; only the cellar, cov- ered by a growth of trees and bushes, now remains. One of his children, familiarly called " Bos'n John," a bluff old sea-king, built the house on Washington street now occupied by his grandson, Capt. John Allen. Jacob lived in the house nearest the woods still stand-
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ing. He was a sergeant in the French war, and a man of standing in the community. One of his sons, Nathan Allen, also lived in this house; he was the father of ten children, one of whom was John Perry Allen. Isaac, an older son of Jacob, lived in the house now owned by Mr. Herbert Stanley. He was a man of great physical strength and prowess; it is said that he could catch a horse by the mane while running, and throw himself upon his back. " Governor " Allen owned and occu- pied the house with a sloping roof, now owned by Manuel Silva. He was a man of property and of some- what masterful disposition. His premises had "a pon- derous and ornamental gate " at the entrance. None of his descendants remained in town. This house was at one time owned by the Lee family, and was later known as the Prescott place. Mr. William Harvey Allen's house stands where one built by Malachi Allen, 2d, stood. This house was a large one with gable roof. Its white, sanded floors, huge chimney- place with crane and hooks, and mammoth oven are still remembered. It is supposed that all these houses were built by Jonathan Allen or his sons. Most of them had large families, and they were persons of mark and influence in town. The region was one attractive in its location and for the purposes of farming ; but the sea and business pursuits proved too strong a counter- attraction, and their descendants have all left the neigh- borhood.
Near Cat Brook are several acres of cleared land where a house known as the " Molly Lendall house " once stood. Opposite the house of Jacob Allen was a house occupied by Hoopers, and afterwards by William Russell. This house was torn down some years ago, and a new one built upon the same site by B. W. Hildreth. This house was one of the oldest in town.
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Here Master Moore taught " the rule of three " and nav- igation. The scholars were from the " Cove " and the " Row." The house standing near the old road to Gloucester is also a very old one. Isaac Lee, whose wife was an Allen, lived here. A " dame's school " was kept in this house in the early part of this century. Mrs. Rachel Lee, who lived to be 99 years and 8 months old, lived in this neighborhood. Her maiden name was Allen. She was the mother of Mrs. Mary Baker, now living at the age of 92.
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THE STORES.
THE first Store kept in town, of which any knowledge exists, was in the house of Mr. Joseph Proctor on Sea street. The storekeeper was Mrs. Samples, a woman of great energy and character. She afterwards married Col. Eleazar Crafts.1 The " Franklin Building " has had a chequered history. First occupied by Colonel Crafts as a dwelling-house and store, it was afterwards occupied by Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, who here taught tailor- ing to many young women of Manchester; as a shoe- shop by John W. Mann ; from 1835 to 1848 it was used by John Perry Allen as a cabinet factory. In 1848 it was purchased by Capt. B. L. Allen. In 1849, Burn- ham and Gentlee leased it for ten years, raised it and fitted it up as a large and convenient store, regarded at the time as the best appointed country store in the county. The shelves, drawers and one counter in the northerly part of the store still remain as placed at that time. From 1859 to 1869 the store passed through various changes ; at the latter date Mr. George F. Allen became the occupant, and remains to this day.
Ebenezer Tappan, son of Rev. Benjamin Tappan, began keeping store soon after the Revolution, in the building now owned by the Andrew Brown heirs, on Central street. Mr. Tappan continued in business here about forty years. He is said to have been the first store-
1 See Appendix K.
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keeper of his day who discontinued the sale of ardent spirits as a beverage.1
Capt. John Knight kept store in the northeasterly end of his dwelling-house, standing on the north of Saw Mill brook. An anecdote is related of a customer who came to Captain Knight's store one Saturday night to get his usual double supply of New England rum to last him over the Sabbath, as was the almost universal custom in those days. Captain Knight, not having a large stock on hand, asked the customer if he could not get along with one quart and keep the Sabbath. The reply was, " Well, I suppose I could; but, Captain Knight, how will it be kept ?"
Mrs. Abby H. Trask began storekeeping in Glouces- ter, but soon returned to Manchester, and opened a store in her house in which she lived and died. Her business was largely in dry goods. She kept store for over forty years, and a large number of young women were employed by her from time to time.
About sixty years ago, Capt. John Hooper kept a "neighborhood " store at the "Cove." It was the resort of the Militia on training days.
Mrs. Hooper Allen was another of the old-time store- keepers, first in her house on Summer street, and later in the present Manchester House Annex on Union street. She put out a great deal of work which she paid for out of her store. She was a person of great business capacity.
Several stores were kept in early times on Washington street. A store was kept by Dea. D. L. Bingham in his house, and one by Israel F. Tappan on Bridge street. Mr. Tappan also made clocks and repaired watches and jewelry. Capt. Tyler Parsons had a store for a time in his dwelling-house. Mr. Isaac S. West commenced
1 See Appendix K.
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business in the store now occupied by F. B. Rust, and afterward in what was used for many years as a store by Crafts and Hooper. John Little, G. W. Marble, S. S. Colby, Samuel Adams, Larkin W. Story, A. W. Smith, John Evans, John Prince and Henry Knight are the names of others who have been in business in town. Miss Mary A. Baker kept a fancy goods store for many years in the building owned by her, on the Common, now occupied by Mrs. Hamilton.
The above list is not complete ; but it includes all who have kept store in town for any length of time previous to 1880, with the exception of those now in business.
APPENDIX F.
THE MILITARY SERVICE.
THERE are here given the names of Manchester men who served in the Army and Navy, (1) in the Indian Wars, (2) in the Revolution, (3) in the War of 1812, (4) in the War for the Union. That there were others in the earlier wars, there can be no doubt; but no com- plete record is in existence. There were also many who served on privateers, both in the Revolution and the War of 1812, of whom no full and accurate record re- mains.
I. THE INDIAN WARS.
No complete list is extant of the men who served in the early Indian and the French and Indian Wars.
It is known, however, that Samuel Pickworth, John Allen, Joshua Carter, and John Bennett 1 were killed at Bloody Brook (p. 55).
Jacob Morgan and John Hassam were killed at Louis- burg. Jacob Foster was at the siege, and was not after- ward heard from. David Allen was also among the American forces, and Lieut. Samuel May was in the en- gagement. Dr. Leach has also in his " Collections " the names of Thomas Jones and Samuel Foster as at Louis- burg. (Pp. 62, 63.)
II. THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION.
The following are the names of Manchester men who served in the Revolution.2
1 The names of Charles Bennett and Samuel Bennett appear in some accounts.
2 The names of the " Lexington Company" are given on p. 77. This company probably served but a short time, but many of the names subse- quently appear.
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Enlisted in 1775.
John Lendall,
Samuel Bear,
Josiah Lee,
John Allen,
Win. Kelham,
William Dow,
IIenry Fredericks,
Benj. Kimball,
Jos. Kilham,
Thomas Hooper,
Eleaser Crafts,
John Knight, Joseph Knight,
Maj. Wm. Kitfield,
Lient. Jos. Leach,
Dr. Joseph Whipple,
4 6 Ezekiel Leach,
Isaac Preston,
Samuel Ayres, Joseph Haskell,
Isaac Lee.
Enlisted in 1776.
Amos Jones,
Isaac Allen,
John Kimball, Thomas Whipple,
Thomas Gentlee,
Solomon Lee.
Enlisted in 1777.
Stilson Hilton, Solomon Lee, Jr.,
Benjamin Crafts,
John Poland,
Troy Lee,
Stephen Danforth,
John Danforth,
Nicholas Babcock,
Jeremiah Dow,
Israel May.
Moses May,
Amos Jones,
James Lee,
Ezekiel Knowlton,
Joseph Babcock,
Ebenezer Tappan,
Asarias Allen,
John Babcock,
Hooper Allen,
Michael Tappan,
John Dixey,
John Lendall, John Lendall, Jr.
In the Return of Men procured by Capt. Eli Parker, to serve in the Continental Army, Amherst, May 13, 1778, are the names of Sam. Brown and John Johnson, belonging to Manchester.
Wm. Camp was in " Billy Porter's " Company, Col. Ebenezer Francis' Regt. at Bennington.
Daniel Morgan, Ebenezer Lee, Wm. Pytman, were in Col. Jona. Titcomb's Regt.
John West, Abiel Burgess.
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Josiah Allen, Hooper Allen, Caleb Bartlett, Stephen Danford, Edward Hooper, Wm. Camp, Sam. Ayers, Israel May, David Morss, Matthew Sarocha, Nathan Story, Thomas Wood, John Badcock, John Bailey, Joseph Belcher, Thomas Bould, were three months' men, in 1777.
Robert Knowlton and Joseph Lee were nine months' men, enlisted April 20, 1778.
The list is incomplete. The Pay Rolls in the Adju- tant General's office give other names, but it is doubt- ful in some instances if they were Manchester men. Probably a complete list of those who served in the Revolutionary War cannot now be secured.
The last suvivor of the Revolutionary Soldiers was Ebenezer Tappan, who died May 16, 1849.
The names of Officers in the State Militia, from 1781, with date of commission, promotion and discharge, are to be found in the Adjutant General's office.
11I. WAR OF 1812.
The Records of the War of 1812 are very meagre. There is, however, a list of eighty-five men who were enrolled in a Company of Foot, under Capt. Joseph Hooper. Among them will be recognized many who were the immediate ancestors of present inhabitants of Manchester.
INSPECTION ROLL OF
CAPT. JOSEPH HOOPER'S COMPANY. May, 1812.1
Joseph Hooper, Captain, Daniel Friend, Lieut., Ebenezer Tappan, Jr., Sergt., Amos Knight, Sergt.,
1 J'ide p. 129.
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William Lee, Abiel Burgess, Jr.,
Richard Trask, John W. Allen, Asiah Brown,
Levi Tuck, Nath'l Hildretlı,
William Goodale, Richard Allen,
James Tuck,
Jacob Cheever, 1st,
John Tuck,
Joseph Lee, Jr.,
Andrew Brown, 1st.,
Nathan Allen, Jr.,
John Cheever, Jr., Wm. Stone,
James Allen,
William Hale,
Joseph Allen,
Andrew Brown, 2d,
Thomas H. Kitfield,
John Driver,
John Orsband,
Solomon Driver, Jr.,
Samuel Cheever,
Ezekiel Allen,
Jacob Cheever, 2d,
David Bennett,
Ben. Knowlton,
Samuel Forster,
James Hildreth,
Simeon Haskell,
Ephraim Clemons,
Andrew Roberts,
Jacob Kitfield,
Nathan Carter,
David Goldsmith,
Samuel Kinsman,
John Goldsmith, John Hooper,
Win. Norwood,
Abraham Stone,
Benjamin Tappan,
Abraham Stone, Jr.,
James Brown,
James Knight,
John Miller,
Benjamin Morgan,
John Farris,
Wm. Camp, Jr.,
Samuel Peart,
Jacob Peart,
Eben'r Baker,
Isaac Lee, Jr.,
George Cross,
William Russell,
Natlı'l M. Allen,
James Dow,
Aaron Lee,
David Allen,
Zacheus Goldsmith, Israel Morgan, Jr.,
William Mann,
Thomas Ayres,
Nathan Allen,
Caleb Knowlton,
Thomas Leaclı,
Benjamin Knowlton, Enos Merrill, Samuel Edwards,
Daniel Currier, Wm. Peart,
Abner Allen, Jr., Jolın O. Morgan,
Stephen Ferguson, Nathan Lee, Jr., Sam'l Tuek,
Samuel Lee.
Benjamin Lee,
Isaac Preston,
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The last survivor was Jacob Cheever, who died in 1886.
IV. NAMES OF MEN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMY AND NAVY,
1861-1865.
From Report published by vote of the Town, March 19, 1866.1
The whole number of men furnished by the town for the Army and Navy is one hundred fifty-nine; twenty-four of whom reënlisted and counted a second time to the credit of the town, making a total of one hundred eighty-three men furnished under the different calls of the President, besides this town's proportion of the State naval credits at large.
Five enlisted on the first call for 75,000 men for three months, viz .:
Samuel W. Tuck, Samuel Goodridge, Jr., Frederic W. Smith, Albert C. Douglas, Frank P. Haskell.
Sixty-eight enlisted to serve three years, or during the war, and for no bounty, namely:
Hugh Kinmonth,
David A. Lee,
Charles Juhnke,
Albert C. Douglass,
Alexander Glenn,
Samuel W. Tuck,
Benjamin Allen, Jr.,
Ariel P. Crowell, Jr.,
Hardy P. Murray,
Thomas D. Widger,
Laban F. Cushing,
Dennis Donnovan,
Edward F. Allen,
James W. Widger,
William H. Allen,
Gilman Goldsmith,
Isaac F. Allen,
John H. Harris,
Rufus S. Wadleigh,
George A. Brown, Jr.,
Samuel Knowlton,
Frederick W. Smith,
William II. Hooper,
George H. Morgan,
Julius F. Rabardy,
Stephen B. Allen,
George W. Glenn, Jacob E. Ayers,
Henry P. Kitfield,
Frank E. Tucker,
Thomas Poland,
Albert H. Goldsmith,
1 This report, evidently prepared with great care and accuracy, was presented by the Selectmen -George F. Allen, Aaron Bennett, Albion Gilman.
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D. L. B. Knowlton,
Samuel S. Hooper,
William Albert,
David Shepard,
Thomas J. Sargent,
Albert S. Dow,
Thomas MeCormick,
Winthrop Sargent,
Hiram C. Norcross,
James H. Lee,
William H. Bingham,
James E. Dustin,
Robert T. Lucas, Jolın G. Lucas,
Horace M. Osborne,
Amos K. Flowers,
Daron W. Morse,
Edward S. West,
Frederic W. Martin,
William H. Haskell,
Hiram Wagner,
John C. Martin,
Charles Cross,
Jacob H. Dow,
Samuel Driver, Jr.,
Edward V. Wells,
Edwin P. Stanley,
Gilman D. Andrews,
George A. Rowe,
Samuel J. Andrews,
John C. Douglass,
Otis P. Gorten,
William A. Stone,
George W. Stanley,
Benjamin F. Tuck,
Daniel S. Pert.
Twenty-one enlisted for three years, receiving a bounty from the town and state:
Charles E. Lee,
Town bounty.
Sewell M. Rogers,
James H. Ireland,
Charles W. Pert,
William Miles,
Charles L. Parsons,
William Mitchel,
Thomas G. Murphy,
Samuel L. Pert,
William Bourke,
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George H. Story, Charles E. Gilson,
Larkin W. Story,
Alfred S. Jewett,
Charles P. Goldsmith, 2d enlistment, 66 Andrew J. Crowell, received bounty from Hamilton, but cred- ited to Manchester.
George II. Martin,
State bounty.
Benjamin F. Tuck,
2d enlistment,
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John H. Boynton,
George H. Clements,
Edward P. Hooper, 2d enlistment
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Seven were drafted July 10, 1863, for three years, and served until discharged at the end of the war, excepting one who died while in the service:
George Edward Andrews,
Charles H. Stone,
George E. Andrews,
Sam'l N. Lendall,
John H. Meader,
David C. Goodridge,
John T. Goldsmith.
The two first named of these enlisted before the time ap- pointed for examination, were accepted, and received the State bounty given to volunteers.
Twenty-three enlisted and served for nine months and re- ceived from the town a bounty of $100 each :
William E. Wheaton,
John H. Watson,
Jeffrey T. Stanley,
Charles P. Goldsmith,
Errol Grant,
Rufus P. Ferguson,
Luther F. Allen,
E. P. Davenport,
William J. Pert,
Joseph H. Bingham,
Francis B. Pert,
Jeremiah R. Lord,
Stephen A. Ferguson,
Milo T. Hardy,
Sam'l L. Allen,
Daniel S. Pert,
Frank P. Haskell,
Charles C. Parsons,1
Nathaniel M. Andrews,
George A. Foss,1
George Willmonton,
Edward P. Hooper,1
Joseph A. Morgan,
Twenty-three enlisted for one year, who received a bounty from the town of $125 each. The first two, Higgins and Law- ler, received from the citizens' fund, one $140, the other $175, additional.
Joseph H. Higgins,
George A. Lendall,
John Lawler,
Sam'l C. Martin,
Charles H. Dow,
Ezra Stanley, Jr.,
John R. Lee,
Henry C. Smith,
Edgar E. Jones,
John W. Stone,
James H. Andrews,
Benjamin Thompson,
Clarence Allen,
Edward V. Wells,
George P. Burnham,
Alex. H. C. Payson,
Jolın A. Gilbert,
Edward Baker,
George Haskell,
Paul Stanley, 2d,
Augustus L. Juhnke,
Charles P. Crombie,
George A. Jones.
1 These three men received a bounty from Essex, Malden and Boston, but were credited to Manchester.
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Fourteen enlisted for 100 days and received no bounty:
Clarence Allen,
William H. Elwell,
Henry C. Smith,
George N. Driver,
Jolın W. Stone,
Thomas Morgan,
Edward V. Wells, David F. Bennett,
Gustavus O. Stanley, Orin W. Andrews,
Frank A. Rowe,
John G. Haskell, Jr.,
Charles G. Bingham, Stephen G. Hildreth.
Three paid commutation money, and one furnished a substi- tute.
Eleven enlisted and served in the Naval Service:
John J. Giles,
Edward Baker,
George H. Story,
Jerry Kannaley,
Henry T. Bingham, Jr.,
Joseph Norcross,
Oliver F. Stone, Wm. D. Giles, Master's Mate,
William H. Woodbury,
Oliver F. Smith, still in service,
Isaac Baker.
Sixteen died in the military and two in the naval service:
Edward F. Allen. Taken prisoner, July 1, 1863, at battle of Gettysburg. Died Dec. 5, 1863, at Belle Isle Prison, Va.
William H. Allen. Taken prisoner at the same time, and died at the same place, November, 1863.
Rufus S. Wadleigh. Died at Culpeper, Va., Jan. 2, 1864, of chronic diarrhea.
David A. Lee. Died at Yorktown, of fever, in May, 1862.
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