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ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01847 7841
GC 974.202 N79AR, 1903
ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
SELECTMEN, TREASURER,
HIGHWAY AGENTS, AND
BOARD OF EDUCATION,
OF THE TOWN OF
NORTH HAMPTON
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY 15, 1903.
EXETER, N. H. : The News=Letter Press. 1903.
ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
SELECTMEN, TREASURER,
HIGHWAY AGENTS,
AND
BOARD OF EDUCATION,
OF THE TOWN OF
NORTH HAMPTON
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY 15, 1903.
EXETER, N. H. : The News=Letter Press. 1903.
Town Officers.
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Allen County Public Library
Moderator, LEVI W. FOGG. Town Clerk, ROY R. ROLLINS. Selectmen,
OTIS S. BROWN,
CYRUS FOGG,
FRED L. COTTON. .
Town Treasurer, JOHN W. HOBBS. Representative, JOHN W. WARNER. Collector of Taxes, HENRY RILEY. Highway Agents,
EBEN L. DALTON,
FRED L. TAYLOR,
DAVID P. WRIGHT. Supervisors,
JOSEPH S. HOBBS, ALBERT BACHELDER, WILLARD H. PHILBROOK. Police and Constables,
. GEORGE A. MARDEN, GEORGE E. PERKINS.
Auditors,
JOHN W. WARNER, THOMAS E. MARSTON.
School Board,
THOMAS V. HAINES,
ALBERT E. LOCKE,
EMMONS T. BROWN. Board of Health,
EBEN L. DALTON,
ALBERT BACHELDER,
DR. FRANK H. LOVEJOY.
Library Trustees,
THOMAS V. HAINES,
CHARLES W. PHILBRICK.
Librarian, LEVI W. FOGG.
Selectmen's Report. -
VALUATION.
Polls, 207,
$20,700
Land and buildings,
589,866
Horses, 267,
13,234
Oxen, 16,
680
Cows, 543,
12,688
Other neat stock, 83,
1,308
Sheep, 75,
265
Hogs, 55,
37I
Fowl, 75,
30
Vehicles, 140,
4,050
Stock in public funds,
200
Stock in banks and corporations in the State,
19,750
Stock in banks and corporations out of the State, 20,300
Money on hand,
2,000
Stock in trade,
4,600
Mills and machinery,
4,200
Lumber and wood,
8,500
$702,742
APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1902.
Expended.
State and county taxes,
$2,600
$3,329 81
Schools,
3,000
2,550 36
Library,
. 150
150 00
Roads and bridges,
1,500
1,541 70
Memorial day,
25
25 00
.
Police,
125
2I
75
Official,
350
250 00
Miscellaneous,
150
135 84
New valuation,
80 .00
$8,000
$8,084 46
State, County, Town, School and Highway Taxes, $1.15 on $100.
Amount committed to Collector,
$8,101 64
Uncollected February 15, 1903,
100 95
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STATE AND COUNTY.
Paid State tax, $1,151 75 2,178 06
County tax,
$3,329 81
DISCOUNT.
Paid Collector, discount on taxes, $289 48
SCHOOLS.
Paid School Board,
$1,785 00
School supplies,
136 86
Official services,
55 00
Tuition for pupils at Exeter,
100 00
pupils at Portsmouth,
120 00
pupils at Hampton,
353 50
.
$2,550 36
LIBRARY.
Paid Thomas V. Haines, for books,
$100 00
Levi W. Fogg, Librarian,
50 00
$150 00
ABATEMENTS.
Levi Littlefield, on poll,
$1 15
John G. Sleeper, on poll,
1 15
$2 30
ROADS AND BRIDGES.
Paid Eben L. Dalton,
$500 20
Fred L. Taylor,
478 90
David P. Wright,
422 90
James W. Barton, breaking road in 1902,
87 85
Justin E. Drake,
66 66
6 50
Charles F. Smith, 66 " 66
5 35
Cyrus Fogg, gravel pit,
40 00
$1,541 70
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NOTE AND INTEREST.
Paid Roy R. Rollins, admr., note and interest, $816 00
MISCELLANEOUS.
Paid J. G. Mace, Memorial day appropriation, $25 00
J. Templeton, printing town reports, 28 25
Dr. F. H. Lovejoy, medical attendance John G. Sleeper, I 00
Dr. F. H. Lovejoy, attendance at meeting of State Board of Health, 10 00
J. A. Fenwick, care of John G. Sleeper, 12 00
I. S. Jones, coffin and box for John G. Sleeper, 20 00 Nathaniel B. Marston, labor East Cemetery,
3 00
George L. Garland, digging grave for John G. Sleeper, 3 00
J. W. Berry, repairs at Town Hall, 17 75
66 door and repairs at Town Hall, IO 60
D. J. Lamprey, I cord wood, 4 00
O. B. Fogg, water trough, 3 years, 9 00
C. F. Smith, 66
3 00
Henry Riley, printing tax bills,
3 54
W. W. Goss, varnishing hearse, 7 00
O. S. Brown, collector's book and express, 3 70
$160 84 -
OFFICIAL SERVICES.
Paid George L. Garland, Appraiser, $16 00
Levi W. Fogg,
16 00
S. O. Lamprey,
16 00
Cyrus Fogg,
16 00
O. S. Brown,
66
16 00
Eben L. Dalton, Supervisor,
12 00
C. W. Philbrick
12 00
O. B. Leavitt, hearse warden,
30 00
Roy R. Rollins, Town Clerk and adminis-
trator of J. Rollins estate, 30 00
5
6
Paid J. W. Warner, Auditor 1902, and accounts of J. Rollins,
$4 00
C. F. Smith, Election Inspector, 3 00
I. H. Lamprey, "
3 00
A. E. Seavey,
3 00
W. B. Moulton,
3 00
Fred L. Cotton, Selectman,
15 00
Cyrus Fogg, " 21 00
J. W. Hobbs, Treasurer,
15 00
Henry Riley, Collector,
44 00
George A. Marden, watchman at beach, 4 00
George E. Perkins, police services, 17 75
O. S. Brown, Selectman,
55 00
$351 75
CENTRE CEMETERY.
Paid F. B. Wiggin, labor,
$4 40
C. Fogg,
39 25
$43 65
ACCOUNT OF CEMETERY TRUST FUND.
Due cemetery last year, $56 37
Interest received from Portsmouth Savings Bank to January 1, 1903, 30 23
Interest received from Strafford Savings Bank to January 1, 1903, 30 22
$116 82
Paid for labor for 1902,
45 65
Due cemetery January 1, 1903, $71 17
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RECEIPTS.
Amount on hand from last year,
$726 34
From uncollected tax, (J. Rollins, Treas.),
80 00
Amount received from Collector, (J. W. Hobbs, Treas.),
7,609 32
insurance tax,
48 75
railroad tax,
100 90
savings bank tax,
736 28
literary fund,
58 00
interest on cemetery fund,
60 45
on town note,
800 00
dog licenses,
58 20
taxes collected, (J. Rollins,
Treas.),
391 37
tuition from State,
283 80
cemetery lots,
150 00
$11,103 41
DISBURSEMENTS.
State and county,
$3,329 81
Discount,
289 48
Schools,
2,550 36
Library,
150 00
Abatements,
2 30
Roads and bridges,
1,541 70
Miscellaneous,
160 84
Centre Cemetery,
43 65
Note and interest,
816 00
Official services,
351 75
$9,235 89
Cash on hand,
$1,867 52
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Liabilities, none. Assets, cash on hand,
$1,867 52
Uncollected tax of 1902,
100 95
Balance in favor of town,
$1,968 47
Cemetery trust fund, $2,000 00
One thousand dollars in Portsmouth Savings Bank; one thou- sand dollars in Strafford Savings Bank at Dover, N. H.
OTIS S. BROWN,
Selectmen CYRUS FOGG, of
FRED L. COTTON, North Hampton.
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Treasurer's Report, 1902.
Amount on hand from last year,
$726 34
received from taxes collected,
471 37
" on town note, 800 00
paid on Selectmen's order, dog licenses,
58 20
$1,937 80
Cash on hand,
I18 II
$2,055 91
$2,055 91
JONATHAN ROLLINS, Town Treasurer,
BY ROY R. ROLLINS, Administrator.
We have this day examined the foregoing account of Jonathan Rollins, Treasurer, and find it correctly cast and properly vouched.
JOHN W. WARNER, THOMAS E. MARSTON,
Auditors.
August 12, 1902.
Treasurer's Report.
DR.
Amount received of Roy R. Rollins, adminis- trator of the estate of J. Rollins, received from Collector of Taxes,
$118.II
7,609 32
State, insurance tax,
48 75
Railroad tax,
100 90
" Savings Bank tax,
736 28
Literary fund, 58 00
High School tuition, 283 80
Interest on Cemetery fund, 60 45
" Cemetery lots, 150 00
$9,165 61
CR.
Amount paid State tax,
$1,151 75
" County tax,
2,178 06
" on Selectmen's orders,
3,968 28
Cash on hand,
1,867 52
$9,165 61
JOHN W. HOBBS, Treasurer.
NORTH HAMPTON, N. H., Feb. 21, 1903.
AUDITORS' REPORT.
We, the undersigned, having examined the books and accounts of the Selectmen, Treasurer, and Cemetery trust fund, find them correct with proper vouchers.
JOHN W. WARNER, THOMAS E. MARSTON, S
Auditors.
Highway Agents' Reports.
REPORT OF E. L. DALTON, HIGHWAY AGENT.
E. L. Dalton in account with the town of North Hampton for 1902 :
RECEIPTS.
November 14, received from Town Treasurer, $300 00 February 7, 66 66 200 20
$500 20
EXPENDITURES.
Paid Horace A. Moulton,
$18 75
George Noble,
20 50
George D. Cotton,
10 00
Ed. Page,
5 00
Elect Grant,
29 00
Pat Halagan,
27 50
A. A. Brown,
8 00
A. C. Brown,
4 50
George Lougee,
H 50
John Brown,
24 00
E. T. Brown, gravel,
II 00
George White, gravel,
3 00
David Wright, sawdust,
3 00
E. L. Dalton, team 70 days at $3.50,
245 00
E. L. Dalton, “ 17
66
3.00,
51 00
Breaking roads,
38 45
$500 20
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REPORT OF FRED L. TAYLOR, HIGHWAY AGENT.
Fred L. Taylor in account with the Town of North Hampton, for the year 1903 :
Paid Ira J. Taylor,
$40 25
Morris H. Moulton,
16 13
Orice J. Moulton,
8 00
Charles R. Moulton,
6 00
Payson H. Marston,
9 00
Irving W. Marston,
I 50
John Killam,
3 00
George L. Garland,
19 00
Robert L. Mitchell,
8 00
Eben H. Dalton,
12 00
Harry Marston,
3 00
Cyrus Fogg,
5 50
Peter Ring,
6 00
John F. Taylor,
31 90
Harry Lane,
II 88
James H. Riley,
19 50
George E. Taylor,
14 00
Charles C. Dalton,
21 00
George M. Smith,
8 00
Fred L. Taylor,
156 34
$400 00
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BREAKING ROADS IN 1902-1903.
April 12, Fred L. Taylor,
$20 00
8, Andrew S. Marston, 46 60
Feb. 14, Andrew S. Marston,
12 30
$78 90
$478 90
Received of Town Treasurer,
$478 90
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REPORT OF DAVID P. WRIGHT, HIGHWAY AGENT.
David P. Wright in account with the town of North Hampton for 1902 :
Paid D. P. Wright and men,
$88 00
Men of J. F. French farm,
23 50
D. P. Wright,
20 25
S. Howard Leavitt,
38 00
Fred Shaw,
22 00
Charles Smith,
44 00
Justin Drake,
49 25
Thomas Knowles,
18 00
Woodbury Knowles,
4 50
Fred Wiggin,
12 00
George Burley,
4 50
Edwin Lamprey,
12 20
Work picking stones,
4 00
Summer work,
$340 20
Paid Justin Drake,
$4 00
Howard Leavitt,
8 00
Charles Smith,
4 00
Joseph Jenness,
12 25
George Burley,
I 50
D. P. Wright and men,
23 25
Fall work,
$53 00
Paid George Burley,
$2 IO
Justin Drake,
3 85
Henry Drake,
I 50
Fred Wiggin,
3 00
George Frost,
2 25
Wilfred Chevalier,
45
Frank Leavitt,
45
Charles Smith,
1 50
D. P. Wright and men,
14 60
$29 70
$422 90
$422 90
Received from the town,
Report of Library Trustees.
· TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH HAMPTON :
Our town library is helpful as the books are carefully read ; even by those who read for entertainment there is some mental absorp- tion, and if the tone of the book is high some profit will be gained. That the people have a decided interest in our library is evident from the number of books taken, as well as from the encouraging words which they speak.
The most serious question concerning our library is, where shall we house the books? The shelves are packed to the utmost, but they do not by any means hold all. A library building is an im- perative necessity. It is hoped the town will take such action as will secure the erection of such. A longer delay would be unwise.
Eighty-two books of a high order have been added during the year, at an expense of one hundred dollars, and Mrs. C. H. Bell, of Exeter, has kindly donated Harper's Magazines for 1902. For these we are truly grateful. There have been catalogued in our library twelve hundred and seventy-four volumes, besides a large number which have value because of age, some of them having been purchased several generations past. There are also several maps which deserve a better place than they now have.
While our annual appropriation for books (which we recommend the continuance) is sufficient for this reading community, we should place the books in a building which in itself will be educating, and in which there should be a reading room with such other conven- iences as will tend to the uplift of the community.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS V. HAINES, Library CHARLES W. PHILBRICK, Trustees.
NORTH HAMPTON, N. H., March, 1903.
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Report of the School Board.
TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH HAMPTON :
The entire work accomplished in our schools during the past year can never be reported, as much of it is in the realm which thus far has defied human language. The subtle influence of mind on mind is potent and, lasting, but who shall tell us all about it? And yet it is a large factor in the work which the true teacher ac- complishes. If the teacher's personality were a mere negation, then there might be coming on to the world-stage of action a gen- eration of scientists, but not of well equipped men and women. Every school room has an atmosphere of heart-work, as well as head-work, and it is the heart-work which our report does not claim to cover.
One year ago we had four schools; now we have but three. There were so few scholars in the east part of the town, that it was considered best to place them all under one teacher. Mrs. Eva M. Taylor, who, as Miss Dalton, had taught the Primary department for several years, resigned in order to take up duties in the home of her choice, at the close of the winter term. Miss Susie O. French became the teacher for the spring term, putting into her work, energy and skill. Miss Florence E. Rollins, who had taught the Grammar department for one year, took the united schools at the beginning of the school year, and has shown much effi- ciency in the difficult work. As far as possible all the grades have · been preserved. We have here an example of the changes which are going on in our community. A few years ago both schools were sufficiently large to be interesting; now there are but twenty-two scholars in all.
The change of teachers in the Center Grammar school has been greater than usual. Mr. C. F. Edmands returned at the com- mencement of the fall term, but resigned after three weeks that he might continue his studies at Clark University. He was succeeded by Mrs. Hope B. Blackler, and at the close of the term she was
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succeeded by Miss Nettie E. Campbell, who came with a reputa- tion which she has ably maintained, having the "knack" of en- thusing her scholars with the spirit of study. We have been more than fortunate in retaining Miss Edith M. Child in the Center Primary, as she is an efficient teacher in the right place. All of our schools are now under good management.
Early in the year the School Board carefully considered the ques- tion of establishing a High School in the town hall, as suggested at our last town meeting; and by so doing keep our advanced scholars in town, rather than pay their tuition at neighboring in- stitutions, which the State law requires. But it was evident that the expense of such a High School would be much greater than the tuition now required ; and it was expected there would be a change in the law, which, no doubt, will be made ; while it was a question, if we could establish a High School of which the State Superin- tendent of Instruction could conscientiously approve. With these facts before us we believed it would be for the best good of the town to, at least, defer the matter, or drop it entirely. It doubt- less will be for our best interest to follow the guidance of the law as amended. The future expense for tuition will be less than in the past, unless there is an increase of the number of scholars who go out of town to school.
As some of our scholars are not of sufficient age to appreciate the advantages of the Academy and High school, it may be wise to add another year to our Grammar schools, thus raising the standard.
Six were graduated from the Center Grammar school, who, although young, acquitted themselves well. That school now numbers thirty-one, and the Center Primary numbers twenty-six,« which with the twenty-two in the East school, gives us seventy-nine scholars who are being educated in town. Frye's Elementary and Grammar school geographies have been introduced during the year, and have proved helpful. Some other books have been purchased as they were needed.
No general repairs have been needed upon the school rooms, except cleaning, and in some places repolishing. Both houses have been re-insured, although an additional insurance will be needed
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on the East school house soon. No further outlay, except what is usual, appears to be needed.
There are thirty-seven weeks in the school year.
The greater part of the pupils who go out of town attend Hamp- ton Academy, although three are registered in Portsmouth High school and three at Robinson Seminary, Exeter. Twenty-seven informed the School Board of their intention to attend some higher institution. This number, with the seventy-nine who are being educated in town, with one at least who is studying in another State, gives one hundred and seven pupils.
The following are the names of those whose tuition is paid by the town :
At Hampton Academy-Nellie E. Moulton, Mary R. Moulton, Lester Tarlton, Ernest Moulton, Herbert Page, Ada Moulton, Rienzi L. Dalton, Amy M. Fenwick, Henry B. Philbrook, James F. Leavitt, Leon N. Berry, Howard W. Chevalier, Joseph H. Hobbs, John W. F. Hobbs, Flora E. Taylor, Susie M. Simpson, Marion Lane, Edgar C. Hoyt, Howard M. Jenness, Maurice R. Wright, Emma Brown.
At Robinson Seminary .- Alice Dalton, Nellie Bachelder, Carrie Bachelder.
At Portsmouth High School .- Mildred J. Chesley, Arnold D. Smith, Roger C. Smith.
ROLL OF HONOR.
CENTER GRAMMAR.
Ist Term.
2d Term.
James Barton,
Emma Tourtillott,
Stanley Knowles,
Beulah Tourtillott,
Nima Locke.
Nima Locke,
Stanley Knowles,
Roy Fogg.
CENTER PRIMARY.
Ist Term.
2d Term.
Raelene A. Leavitt.
Raelene A. Leavitt, John M. Tourtillott, Leonard M. Smith.
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EAST SCHOOL.
Bessie Brown, Oscar Brown, Shirley Moulton. ·
LIST OF TEXT-BOOKS USED IN THE SCHOOLS.
Readers .- Cyr's, Baldwin's, Barnes', Swinton's, Arnold and Gil- bert's "Around the World" Nos. 1 and 2. Spellers .- Harring- ton's. Arithmetics .- Wentworth's Elementary and Practical. Language .- Hyde's Book, One and Two. Geographies .- Frye's Elementary and Grammar School. Histories .- Eggleston's, Scud- der's. Lessons in Hygiene .- The Human Body and how to take care of it. Writing .- Merrill's Standard System. Music- Normal Readers.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS V. HAINES, ALBERT E. LOCKE, Board.
School EMMONS T. BROWN,
NORTH HAMPTON, N. H., March, 1903.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Balance received from last year,
$215 14
Received from Town Treasurer,
1,785 00
Received from Town Treasurer for books and supplies,
136 86
$2,137 00
.
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid Edith M. Child,
$371 00
C. F. Edmands,
252 54
Florence E. Rollins,
371 00
Eva M. Dalton,
36 00
Susie O. French,
80 00
Hope B. Blackler,
132 00
Nettie E. Campbell,
66 00
for transporting pupils,
95 88
for books and supplies,
136 86
for fuel,
103 99
for insurance,
60 00
janitors,
45 00
Town of Rye, Garland tax for school purposes,
19 00
for repairs,
43 69
for miscellaneous purposes,
18 2I
Auditors,
4 00
$1,835 17
THOMAS V. HAINES, Treasurer.
NORTH HAMPTON, N. H., February 14, 1903.
We have this day examined the above account and find it cor- rectly cast and properly vouched, and a balance of three hundred and one and 83-100 dollars unexpended.
EBEN L. DALTON, ™,{Aud Auditors. FRED L. DOW,
BIRTHS Registered in the Town of North Hampton, N. H., for the year ending December 31, 1902.
DATE OF BIRTH. I902.
PLACE OF BIRTH.
SEX.
NO. OF CHILD.
COLOR.
NAME OF FATHER.
MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER.
Feb.
II
North Hampton,
M
7
W
George E. Moulton,
March
28
F
Orice J. Moulton,
April
24
66
M
3
Thomas B. Whenal,
June
12
F
2
William P. Fowler,
28
M
I
John Kellum,
July
I2
F
2
Fred H. Neally, H. W. Tyler,
Sept.
I2
M
3
George A. Marston,
Oct.
8
F
5
17
M
I
Henry Dimmock,
18
I
Nov.
26
F
2
Clifford S. Drake, Archie Drowne,
Delania T. Ayers. Ethel M. Clark.
·
Mary Fotes. Jessie H. Marston. Isabella J. White. Susan F. Smith. Mary Keating. Edith Hally. Florence M. Jenness. Carrie A. Drake.
17
2
Justin E. Drake,
Ethelyn Toley. Alice Franklin.
.
MARRIAGES Registered in the Town of North Hampton, N. H., for the year ending December 31, 1902.
DATE-1902.
PLACE OF MARRIAGE.
NAMES.
RESIDENCE.
AGE.
January
16
North Hampton,
Irving W. Brown, Mary E. Boynton,
North Hampton,
April
2
North Hampton,
Edward J. Taylor, Eva M. Dalton,
North Hampton,
36
Haverhill, Mass.,
22
9
North Hampton,
Walter P. Marble, Fannie J. Moore,
North Hampton,
20
July
27
North Hampton,
Edward S. Marston,
North Hampton,
28
Adeline S. Burleigh,
North Hampton,
21
September
2
North Hampton,
Martha Estelle Leavitt,
North Hampton,
29
18
North Hampton,
Fannie A. Rollins,
North Hampton,
36
October
6
North Hampton,
Lewis A. Chevalier, Grace L. Morse,
North Hampton, Hampton,
18
29
North Hampton,
Benjamin A. Appleton, Bertha E. Brown,
Newburyport, Mass., North Hampton,
24
November 22
North Hampton,
Frank P. Little,
Wakefield, Mass., North Hampton,
21
Lillian A. Page,
Cyrus R. Bartlett, Josephine E. Moulton,
North Hampton, Kittery, Me.,
23
20
North Hampton,
19
.
North Hampton,
37
Herman L. Marston,
North Hampton,
36
Edward M. Smith,
North Hampton,
45
North Hampton,
32
20
37
20
DEATHS Registered in the Town of North Hampton, N. H., for the year ending December 31, 1902.
AGE.
DATE. 1902.
NAME.
Yrs.
Mos.
Days.
January
14
Margaret O. Riley,
15
Henry Riley, Jeremiah Godfrey,
February
2I
Elizabeth A. Moulton,
33
IO
13
March
13
Mary C. Brown,
86
4
II
Jonathan Brown,
May
18
Francis R. Drake,
52
6
I3
Toppan Leavitt,
83
9
23
August
5
Jonathan Rollins,
68
3
5
October
28
Charles A. Watson,
87
IO
23
December
4
Lucy E. Knowles,
82
6
3
Rev. Henry Pottle, Benjamin Jenness.
16
Edwin Jenness,
84
3
5
NAME OF FATHER.
NAME OF MOTHER.
Sarah A. Tucker. Jennie Fogg. Mary Bachelder. Annie T. Seavey.
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Nathaniel Drake, Toppan Leavitt. Jeremiah Rollins,
Mary A. Shaw. Lydia Fillebrown. Rachel Sinclair.
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