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Whoever shall read the foregoing history will per- ceive that denominational distinctions commenced in the town as early as the year 1780, and were continued until four churches, of different names, have found what may be considered a permanent footing. The sober matter-of- fact man will say that this is all wrong ;- that the shades of difference which mark the various sects ought not to produce results that engender dissensions and strife in neighborhoods and sometimes in families; breaking up social ties, and bringing upon the community a severe pe- cuniary tax ; that Christians are bound to study peace, to forego minor claims for the general good, to secure the practice of piety by a zeal to do the will of God, rather than to theorize upon doubtful points of doctrine, and keep up a life-war of sectarianism. On the other hand, it may be argued that behind the sect are living principles that cannot be resigned for any earthly, social or prudential considerations ; that these principles must take precedence of every other motive, and that if an adherence to them produces influences of a deleterious character, in certain ways, they cannot be abjured except at the hazard of the soul's salvation ; "For we ought to obey God rather than man."
Down to the year 1850 the population of Shirley always numbered less than one thousand, which made the burden of supporting more than one or two religious organizations exceedingly onerous. Still, were all to realize the necessity of a stated ministry to the public welfare, as a sustainer of intellectual progress, a promoter
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· of social life, a perfecter of individual character,-as, in reality, the chief ingredient of a consistent civilization,- they would overlook all minor inconveniences for the sake of the indubitable advantages that arise from a constant administration of the word and ordinances of Christianity. And, should the institutions of religion receive that patron- age from the general public that they are entitled to, the evils of sectarianism would fast fade away under the im- proving influence which these institutions would continu- ally confer.
In consequence of the unwillingness of a large portion of the population of Shirley to take active measures in this relation, all of its religious societies have been poorly sustained at best; and have been left oftentimes, without any adequate pecuniary support. For many years the town was destitute of a resident ministry, and at times, for weeks in succession, without any Sabbath services. This defect had an influence upon the rising generation which required a long period of counter action to fully overcome -if indeed its effects ever could be completely eradicated ! Then, again, during the latter half of the first century of the existence of the town, the privileges that might have been experienced were not properly improved. Whole families neglected public worship almost entirely, and this has brought a reproach upon the town from most of its surrounding communities. As has been intimated, relig- ious institutions, properly sustained, give to a free people moral strength and a dignity of character that can be de- rived from no other source. When, therefore, from any cause, these institutions are left to decline and die, a ruin follows that cannot easily be estimated.
The foregoing pages of this history contain an account of the various facts, events and incidents, from the settlement of the town, that usually find a place of record in a work of this kind. And, as the present inhab- itants look back over this more than a century of years, they are tempted to exclaim, "Our fathers, where are
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they?" They have accomplished, as a hireling, their . day, and have joined the generations of their ancestors. All that can be known of them is derived from the works they have left behind, which are fast falling into decay, and the remnants of which will soon pass from the sight of the living. This history is a humble attempt to rescue from immediate forgetfulness their names and deeds, and to perpetuate a record of them for the use of future generations.
The present generation is in possession of the soil which their rough hands subdued ; it enjoys the freedom which their valor won, and experiences the blessings of the social and religious privileges which their wisdom and goodness instituted. Shall those to whom these "lines are fallen" forget the benefactors by whom they were wrought? Let them remember that they live in the quiet enjoyment of this inheritance, and that it is incumbent on them to prove, by the use they make of it, how greatly they value it, and how grateful they are to those from whom the blessing came, and to the Author of all good for its be- stowment.
A little more than a century since, this goodly land, of highly cultivated farms and large and beautiful dwellings, was a dreary wilderness; with here and there a spot where a little clearing had been made and a log cabin set up,-concealed each from the others by dense forest that encircled them. A few years since, and our institutions for the promotion of mental and moral improvement- which we now see in successful operation-were just rising to view, encumbered with a multitude of imperfec- tions. From small beginnings a populous and wealthy agricultural and manufacturing community has arisen, and we should labor and pray that the coming generations may be safely borne through such further improvements as the exigencies of progress shall require, preserving all the way the internal comforts of a united and happy people.
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But, in the midst of this prosperity, the present resi- dents of the town, though they feel that all around them grows brighter from age, should not forget that they are mortal ! "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh." .When a few more years shall be added to those that are past, other feet will tread the soil now occupied by the present generation ; other people will stand in the places of those who now live, and other voices will echo and re-echo through the vales and hills that once echoed to the sound of voices that cannot be heard from the grave. Where,-oh ! where shall those be who now exist and move in the joyousness of youth, in the strength of manhood, or who move under the paralyzing effects of age? With the nations sleeping under ground ; waiting the shout of the archangel and the voice of God. And, while they sleep with their fathers, the monumental marble may stand by their graves to tell the future generations that they have lived; but it is only the monument that their works shall erect that shall assure posterity that they have lived and acted well.
He who would leave behind a blessed memory must live honestly, soberly and godly. More than this, those who would leave behind them a virtuous and pious pos- terity, who shall honor their birth and perpetuate the virtues of their parents, must be virtuous and pious them- selves. Then, when they and their ancestors and their descendants shall stand together before God, all will be prepared to join in full chorus, with saints and angels, in praise of Him who sitteth on the throne, and who reigneth in glory forever and ever.
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PART III.
GENEALOGICAL REGISTER.
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INTRODUCTORY.
The compiler of this history became a resident of Shirley in the month of June, 1834, while. families of the generation that immedi- ately succeeded the early settlers were yet living, though at an advanced age. From conversations with them he received many facts relating to the history of the settlements and to the genealogy and biography of the settlers. These facts were founded upon statements by the settlers themselves, to their children, and being treasured up in memories not easily misled or betrayed, may be received at this late day without much question or doubt.
Having collected these facts, and others, from different sources, and committed the whole to paper, they were laid away for future reference. The result was the condensing of selections from the entire mass, embodying them in historical form, and inserting them in the church book of records.
As has been stated in the introduction to this volume, these papers appeared in an appendix to the "History of Groton," by Hon. Caleb Butler, and formed a part of that long expected and much desired work.
In November, 1871, some representation of what the compiler of the Shirley history was aiming to accomplish was made to the inhabitants of the town, assembled at a legal meeting, when it was voted that the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated to secure a publication of the work.
The compiler then set about preparing the historical parts of this volume for printing, which was effected within a few months ;
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but, while thus employed, he was impressed with the belief that the addition of a genealogical and biographical department would greatly enlarge the general value of the undertaking. He has there- fore appended to his original plan a record of all the families who were located in Shirley, both before and after its organization as a town, down to the commencement of the present century, as far as the material for such compilation could be obtained.
This Register lays no claim to completeness, as there have probably been settlers here, at least for a season, concerning whom neither record nor tradition remain ; and there are many others of whom only a few fragments could be gathered up ; but all such have found a place in these pages. Where the compiler has been able to obtain information by personal inquiry, the examination of private records, deeds, wills, etc., he has done so ; he has next had recourse to town records, gravestone inscriptions, and public documents of whatever kind, that have come in his way. He has also been largely assisted by private correspondence with the descendants of Shirley families, in all parts of the Union and in Canada. By a few his applications have been refused,-by others neglected,-but the larger part have heartily responded to his calls with a generous and abound- ing good nature. He would therefore here tender to his corres- pondents and helpers his hearty thanks for their assistance. They have been so numerous that he must thank them all together, which he does with as much heartiness as though done singly and by name.
Strict accuracy of dates is not in all instances to be expected, as the sources from which they are derived are sometimes inaccu- rate. Town and family records have been found to vary in the entrance of the same birth or death ; in such cases the family record has the preference, as most likely to be correct. As a general fact, however, the compiler of this record hopes the reader will find it reliable.
In this genealogy there is no difference of date on account of the change in the style of reckoning, which was established A. D. 1752, by an act of the Parliament of Great Britain. The dates that precede this change of style, that are contained in these pages, correspond with their originals, from whatever source they are derived. In order, therefore, to make those anterior to 1752 accord with those of a later period, it will be necessary to add eleven days to the first, which will give uniformity to the entire register. Thus, the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth was on the 11th of Decem- ber, 1620. By making a proper allowance for a change of style, the 22nd of December has been regarded the anniversary of that event.
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As has been said, this record embodies the names of families settled previous to 1800, in alphabetical order, giving dates of mar- riages, births and deaths, so far as they could be ascertained. The genealogy of the several branches of each family is set down in the order of seniority, and the record brought down to the present day in all available instances. When both father and mother originated in town the register of descent follows the father ; if the mother only is a native the descent is in her line. Very brief biographical notices are attached to particular names, and in many cases pedigrees of first settlers are indicated by giving in parentheses ( ) the line of descent from the original emigrant,-the names being marked with small fig- ures to correspond with the number of the generation.
To assist the reader in following the record without confusion, he will find the original of each family printed in Black Letter. The names of descendants, of the first generation from the original, are printed in large CAPITALS and distinguished by Roman numerals, I, II, III, IV, etc. The names of the second generation from the original appear in SMALL CAPITALS, and are designated by a prefix of Arabic numerals, 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. The names of the third generation are printed in Italics, and designated by figures placed within parentheses, (1,) (2,) (3,) (4,) etc. The names of the next generation, the fourth from the original, are given in common type, placed within quotation marks, and distinguished by the numerals, 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. Beyond this generation a key to the understanding will rarely be needed. To save space, the following
ABBREVIATIONS
have been adopted, viz: b. for born; m. for married ; pub. for published ; unm. for unmarried ; d. for dead or died; r. for resi- dence or resided; wid. for widow or widower. Where a date is enclosed in brackets [ ], that date is probable, but not certain. In certain instances, in giving the residence of a person as last known, the date is placed within parentheses ( ).
When quotations are made from other " Family Memorials," it is the intention that references shall be given, so that the reader may have the opportunity to examine originals when it is desirable.
GENEALOGICAL REGISTER.
ADAMS.
Adams, Nathan, born at Charlestown, Mass., January, 1761 ; married Mary Pierce of Lunenburg, and lived in Lunenburg until about the year 1793, when he became a resident of Shirley. He owned and occupied the farm and what was then the well-known tavern stand of the late "Landlord" Obadiah Sawtell, and estab- lished a tannery, as described in another chapter of this history.
He remained in this place and business until 1800, when he sold his estate to the late Stephen Barrett, and removed to Cavendish, Vt., where he lived until a short time previous to the year 1807, when he was established in a home at Pomfret, Conn., which proved a life- residence. He died Dec. 11, 1844. His wife also died in Pom- fret, Aug. 6, 1832. They had nine children :
I. MARY B., born at Lunenburg, Aug., 1790, died at Lunenburg, Dec., 1847, unmarried.
II. JOHN, born at Lunenburg, May, 1792, married Adeline Pres- cott of Ashford, Conn., April, 1824.
III. SUSAN, born at Shirley, Sept., 1794, married Roswell East- man of Ashford, Nov., 1841.
IV. EBENEZER, born at Shirley, May, 1797, died at Shirley, July, I797.
V. BETSEY, born at Shirley, June, 1798.
VI. NANCY, born at Cavendish, Oct., 1801.
VII. SALLY, born at Cavendish, Oct., 1803, married Joseph A. Dresser of Pomfret, April, 1838.
VIII. GEORGE, born at Pomfret, Nov., 1807, married Laura M. Prescott of Ashford, May, 1835.
IX. WILLIAM LEWIS, born at Pomfret, Oct., 1809, died at Pom- fret, April, 1836.
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ATHERTON.
Atherton, Amos, born at Lancaster, Mass., Oct. 5, 1731; married Lydia Gould of Shirley, May 4, 1758. He then became a resident of Shirley, and lived on a farm in a northerly section of the town, the same now owned and occupied by Orsamus Andrews. He was engaged in the continental service for one year. He had nine children, and died in Shirley, Feb. 19, 1801. His children were all born at Shirley, and were
I. LYDIA, born Jan. 22, 1759, married John Darling of Shirley, published July 20, 1780.
II. AMOS, born Oct. 31, 1760, married Hannah Emmons, and had two children :
1. AMOS. 2. SAMUEL.
III. BETSEY, born Oct. 27, 1762, married Nathaniel Holden of Shirley, Mar. 17, 1794, died in Shirley, Jan. 21, 1829.
IV. JONATHAN, born Jan. 17, 1765, married Rhoda Heald of Shirley, March 17, 1793. He had six children, and died at Shir- ley, Sept., 1803.
1. LUCINDA GOULD, born at Shirley, April 28, 1794, married Joseph Stevens of Boston. She had six children, and died in 1833.
(I:) Emeline, died young.
(2.) Albert, born at Boston, March 25, 1815, resides in Bos- ton (1877).
(3.) Emily Jane, born at Boston, died young.
(4.) Joseph. (5.) John. (6.) Horace.
2. MARSHALL, born at Shirley, Oct. 10, 1795, married Sophronia Shattuck of Pepperell, published Nov. 16, 1817, resides at Townsend, Mass. (1881.) He was a soldier in the American war of 1812, and for his services in that war his old age has been cheered by a pension. He has had three children, all of whom were born at Townsend :
(I.) Walter, born Nov. 23, 1818.
(2.) Nancy, born July 11, 1823. She has been twice married : (first) to Merriam, (second) to Lusk.
(3.) Sophronia, born Nov. 8, 1826.
3. NANCY, born at Shirley, Aug. 7, 1797. At the age of eleven years she was connected with the Shaker communion, and died in that faith, in Shirley, Aug. 23, 1873.
4. CLARISSA, born at Shirley, April 28, 1799, mar. Samuel Smith of Mason, N. H., Feb. 20, 1821, died Dec. 3, 1872. She had eight children :
(1.) Maria, born Dec. 6, 1821, died 1838.
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(2.) Alpheus, born Sept. 26, 1823, mar. Emily Twining of Shrewsbury, Vt., Feb. 14, 1856. Had two children : I. "Samuel A.," b. July, 1858 ; 2. "Clara A.," b. Oct., 1861. Resides in Kansas (1877).
(3.) Harriet, born Nov. 27, 1825, mar. Elnathan Davis of Townsend, Dec., 1847. She became a widow in Oct., 1855. She has had three children : 1. "Mary A.," b. May 23, 1849 ; 2. "Charles F.," b. April 4, '1851 ; 3. "Hattie E.," b. April 22, 1855.
(4.) Amanda, born April 16, 1828, mar. G. S. Lazell of Boston, Oct. II, 1855. Her husband died April 29, 1871.
(5.) Hiram A., born Oct. 18, 1830, married Mary Proctor.
(6.) Samuel E., born May 3, 1833, died Oct. 11, 1852.
(7.) Alden B., born Sept. 20, 1837, mar. Mary A. Johnson of Berlin, Mass., April, 1865. He has had one child, I. "Alice B.," born April 12, 1866.
(8.) Nellie A., born Nov. 19, 1839, married Lewis D. Fox of Groton, N. H., Oct. 31, 1866, resides in Mason, N. H.
5. SYLVIA, born March 22, 1801; when not more than six or seven years of age she was adopted by the Shakers, and lived and died in their faith, in Harvard, Mass., Jan. 1, 1866.
6. SIMON TUTTLE, born at Shirley, May 19, 1803. He was reared under Shaker discipline, and has ever continued a warm and consistent adherent of that faith ; r. Harvard, Mass. (1882.)
V. MARY, born July 28, 1 768.
VI. DAVID, born at Shirley, Oct. 6, 1769, mar. Miriam Hawks of Lynn, Mass., 1802, and died at Shirley, March 5, 1849. He had eleven children :
1. DAVID, born at Shirley, Jan. 8, 1803, mar. Harriet Grover, and died Aug. 22, 1851. He had six children :
(I.) Harriet E., born Nov. 7, 1836, mar. Joseph Steele.
2.) Philem Clarke, died March 18, 1839.
3.) Sylvia L., born April 18, 1841.
4. Clarissa H., born Aug. 11, 1843, mar. John H. Steele.
5.) Simeon A., born Aug. 2, 1846.
(6.) Abbie A., born Oct. 20, 1850.
2. MICAJAH, born at Shirley, Aug. 26, 1804, mar. Jane Holton, died 1863. He had two children :
(I.) Charles H., born Sept. 1, 1835, mar. Eliza Bachelor.
(2.) Eliza A., born May 17, 1837.
3. MARIA, born Nov. 8, 1806, died Oct. 24, 1810.
4. ELIZA, born at Shirley, Nov. 15, 1808, mar. Amos Beall. She had three children :
(I.) Harriet S., born 1835, died Dec. 22, 1864.
(2.) E. Ann, born 1840, died Jan. 25, 1858.
(3.) George Edward, born 1842, died Jan. 1, 1850.
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5. ALPHEUS, born at Shirley, April, 1810, mar. Emily Morse, died 1841. He had two children :
(I.) Henrietta, b. 1834.
(2.) Emily, born 1836, mar. Asa Hull.
6. MARIA, born at Shirley, March 4, 1812, mar. John Shaw, and had six children :
( I.) Frances M., born Jan. 8, 1824. She has been twice married, (first ) to Washington Downing, and (second) to Edward Green.
(2.) Ellen A., born March 7, 1836. She has been twice mar- ried, (first ) to Edwin North, and (second) to Isaac Parker.
(3.) John Herbert, born 1839, died same year.
(4.) Miriam A., born April 22, 1841.
(5.) Harriet F., born March 3, 1844, mar. A. C. Shattuck, died Jan. 2, 1871.
(6.) John Herbert.
7. LOUIZA, born at Shirley, May® 23, 1814, mar. Benjamin Rhoades. She had two children :
(I.) Charles P., born 1834.
(2.) Benjamin F., born June, 1836.
8. LOUISIANA, born at Shirley, March 9, 1816, died May 18, 1816.
9. GEORGE, born at Shirley, March 27, 1817.
10. ARTEMAS S., born at Shirley, July 3, 1820. He has been thrice married, (first) to Sarah A. Morse of Beverly, Mass., 1845, (second) to Georgianna Cunningham, July 13, 1861 ; she died at Ellsworth, Me., Jan. 19, 1866; (third) to Clara A. Perkins of Vassalboro', Me., Dec. 30, 1874. He has had ten children :
(I.) Sarah Adelia, born May 12, 1846, mar. Charles D. Brown of Lynn, 1866. She has had three children : I. " Etta," born May 27, 1867, died Jan. 28, 1874; 2. "Wal- ter S.," born June 23, 1873 ; 3. "Annie M.," born July 18, 1877.
(2.) Horace Hale, born Oct. 23, 1847, mar. Hannah P. Oliver of Lynn, May 15, 1870; had six children : I. "Maude Marshall," born March 24, 1871, died Feb. 17, 1873; 2. "Horace Hale, Jr.," born Dec. 24, 1872 ; 3. " Anna Syrena," born Oct. 22, 1874, died Sept. 4, 1875 ; 4. "Alice Boston," born July 24, 1876 ; 5. "Louis Morse," born Dec. 15, 1878 ; 6. An infant, died April 20, 1881.
(3.) William, born May 13, 1849.
(4.) Frederic Marshall, born May 12, 1851, mar. Susan M. Smith, April 25, 1877 ; had one child : I. "Winifred Hull," born Dec. 28, 1881.
(5.) Artemas Sullivan, born Feb. 20, 1853 ; died Sept. 4, 1854.
(6.) Marion Isabell, born March 25, 1855 ; died May 19, 1856.
(7.) Mary Elizabeth, born Sept. 24, 1856.
(8.) Carrie G., born at Ellsworth, Me., March 13, 1863.
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(9.) David Frank, born at Ellsworth, March 4, 1876.
(10.) Shirley, born at Ellsworth, Aug. 9, 1880.
11. JAMES, born at Shirley, May 22, 1822, mar. Elizabeth Noyes, and has had two children :
( I.) George. (2.) Helen.
VII. EUNICE, born Jan. 10, 1771, and was twice married, (first) to William Boynton, May 12, 1791, and (second) to Adoniram Patch, Dec. 8, 1822. She had five children, and died May 29, 1839.
1. LYDIA, born Oct. 22, 1791, died Aug. 5, 1857.
2. STEPHEN, born March 1, 1796, died Sept. 26, 1841.
3. OTIS, born May 18, 1798, died Jan. 18, 1882.
4. DAVID ATHERTON, born April 28, 1800, died Dec. 18, 1876.
. 5. EUNICE, born May 30, 1802, died Sept. 28, 1837, unmarried.
VIII. SARAH, born Feb. 23, 1773, mar. David Bennett, June 6, 1809, died Sept. 19, 1858.
IX. SAMUEL, born Oct. 18, 1774, died Oct. 27, 1774.
BAKER.
Baker, Monas, born at Concord, Mass., March 31, 1747, became a real estate owner and farmer of Shirley in early manhood, and lived in an easterly part of the town, in the neighborhood of Woodville. He was thrice married, and died at an advanced age. He married (first ) Elizabeth Adams of Westminster, Mass., who died Dec. II, 1779. He married (second ) Susanna Symons of Groton, Sept. 4, 1789. She was born at Groton, Oct. 13, 1764, and died at Shirley, April 21, 1813. He married ( third) Elizabeth Saunders of Harvard, Mass., Nov., 1815. She lived a widow many years, and died Nov. 12, 1857. He had six children :
I. JONAS, born Dec. 7, 1777, married Sally Johnson of West Boylston, Mass., Oct. 17, 1819. He had five children :
1. SALLY ELIZABETH, born Sept. 9, 1820.
2. EUNICE, born Oct. 23, 1822.
3. JONAS SAMPSON, born July 8, 1824.
4. JOHN ADAMS, born July 3, 1826.
5. GEORGE E., born Aug. 5, 1832.
II. JOSEPH SYMONS, born Nov. 19, 1790, died June 12, 1812.
III. BETSEY, born Oct. 1, 1793, married John Frederick of Shir- ley, published July 19, 1812. She had two children, and died March 13, 1815.
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1. BETSEY, born March 21, 1813, died at Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1870.
2. NANCY, born Feb. 23, 1815, died June 16, 1815.
IV. NANCY K., born Aug. 10, 1798, lived and died at Shirley, April 15, 1876, unmarried.
V. NATHAN SMITH, born April 20, 1800, married Martha Blood of Pepperell, June 8, 1828. Resides at Pepperell, Mass. (1877.) Had two children :
1. FRANK, born at Pepperell, Nov. 8, 1831.
2. MARY F., b. at Pepperell, Sept., 1837, r. Pepperell (1877).
VI. EPHRAIM L., born May 9, 1802, mar. Sarah Maria Mulliken, April, 1827, died at Boston, Oct. 17, 1872. He was for several years the proprietor of the "Sun Tavern." He had one child :
1. EDWIN LUCIUS, born at Boston, July 31, 1832.
BAILEY.
Bailey, Achitable, a widow, came with her daughter, MEHITABLE, from Rowley, Mass., and became a resident of Shirley, June 19, 1772.
BARRETT.
Barrett, Samuel, married Rebecca Dickenson, and was a resident of Shirley sometime previous to 1747; no record has been found of his death, yet it is presumed he died at Shirley. The birth dates of seven children have been entered upon the town records :
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