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and was buried under their auspices. His first wife, whom he m. in 1863, was Anna R. Pendergast of Barnstead, b. 1836, who d. April 11, 1864. Dr. Elkins m. (2), March 4, 1873, Sarah J. Pendergast. Mrs. Elkins now res. in Farmington, and is a welcome visitor at Elkins during the summer months.
EMERY, MASON W .- The Emerys are a Wilmot family for two generations back, Daniel, grandfather of Mason, hav- ing been one of the earliest settlers in the Jones hill neighbor- hood. Matthew, second son of Daniel, m. Elnora, dau. of Perley Messer of Wilmot, and was a farmer. Elnora m. (2) Simon Grace, whose first wife was Almina, dau. of Johnson Rolfe [377]. Matthew's children were,-1. Mason Whipple, b. June 12, 1861. 2. Arthur, b. March 9, 1864; m., Jan. I, 1888, Carrie Jackman of Springfield, and res. in Penacook. 3. Nettie, b. May 26, 1869, who m. Sidney Pedrick of N. L. 4. Micajah, unmarried, and res. at Wilmot. 5. Addie, d. young. 6. Lilla, res. with her mother. Mason Emery is a thoroughly industrious man, and in his earlier years worked in the scythe shops. He has also worked at blacksmithing, and is at present doing a large business as butcher and saw-miller, besides carrying on the John King farm near the Wilmot line, where he has res. since November, 1882. He m., Oct. 28, 1882, Helen M., dau. of Moses H. Haskins [483]. Children :
I. Roy E., b. Oct. 20, 1884.
2. Florence M., b. Aug. 13,. 1888.
3. Gertrude, b. July 24, 1891.
FARREN, REV. WILLIAM A .- William A. Farren was b. in Somerville, Mass., Jan. 30, 1852, the son of William and Car- oline (Denton) Farren. He was converted at the age of thir- teen, and was baptized at Weymouth, Mass., April 29, 1866. In 1870 he graduated from the Weymouth High school, from Brown university in 1875, and Newton Theological institution in 1879. He received his ordination as pastor of the North Billerica (Mass.) church Sept. 24, 1879, and retained that position until July, 1888. In March, 1889, he was settled in his New London pastorate, where for a decade he has labored faithfully and earnestly, preaching truth without fear or fa- vor, and in all things honoring the precepts taught. He is an enthusiastic amateur photographer, and his scenic views have the hall-mark of the true artist. By his courtesy several
REO E. FARWELL.
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pictures of special interest have been reproduced for this volume. Mr. Farren m., Oct. 27, 1880, Jessie P., dau. of Albert L. and Joanna B. (Wheeler) Avery of Groton, Conn., b. Sept. 15, 1855. Mrs. Farren is an ideal pastor's wife, thoroughly educated, and endowed with a simplicity of manner and tenderness of sympathy that endear her to all. Children :
I. Alice P., b. Sept. 7, 1881.
2. Carrie Louise, b. Oct. 6, 1883.
FARWELL, REO E .- One of the truly popular men in the present generation is Reo Ellsworth Farwell, son of Reo A. Farwell [466]. Gentle and sensitive in disposition, tactful and courteous with all, his record in the town where he has lived as boy and man is one to be proud of. An earnest worker in the church, and a fine singer, he was a tower of strength in the religious services at Elkins during his residence at Low Plain on the Penuel Everett farm. He taught several terms of school with marked success, and as a member of the school board and as town clerk performed his duties with the same fine sense of honor that governed his daily walk. Since early in 1897 he has made his home in Lynn, Mass., where he is in business with his brothers. Mrs. Farwell is the oldest dau. of William S. Carter [578]. She was educated at Pena- cook and Colby academies, and taught several terms of school. Children :
I. Arthur Reo, b. Jan. 31, 1888; d. Feb. 18, ISSS.
2. Esta, b. May 15, 1889.
3. Robert Reo, b. July 31, 1896.
FELLOWS, MOSES A .- Moses A. Fellows, son of Moses A. and Augusta (Fellows) Fellows of Boscawen, and a connec- tion of the Fellows families of Salisbury, was b. Oct. 2, 1852. His father was a contractor and builder, and Moses, Jr., learned the trade of a brick mason. He worked for several years in the Provinces, and is an expert in terra cotta finishing. After his marriage to Addie M., dau. of Joseph Colby Messer [505], Moses res. at N. L. in the Mrs. Maria Messer house, and was in partnership with the Russells at the corner store. He kept store for a while at Otterville, then returned to the village and worked at his trade. In March, 1892, the family removed to Scytheville, where they own and occupy a cot- tage in the village. Mrs. Fellows is a writer of considerable
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ability, inheriting her father's poetic and artistic talents in large degree. Children :
I. Frank A., b. Nov. 13, 1879.
2. Harry A., b. Sept. 7, 1881.
3. Maude C., b. Aug. 12, 1883.
4. Ernest C., b. Sept. 23, 1884.
5. Robert G., b. Dec. 1, 1885 ; d. Dec. 23, 1891.
6. A. Lulu, b. Dec. 26, 1886 ; d. Dec. 8, 1891.
FLETCHER, REV. STEPHEN C .- Rev. Stephen C. Fletcher, pastor of the New London church from 1874 to 1887, was a native of Skowhegan, Me., b. July 23, 1833. He fitted for college at Bloomfield academy, and graduated from Colby university in 1859; taught school for a year in Lincoln, Me., and was principal of Bloomfield academy when in the spring of 1862 he organized a company in Skowhegan and went to the front. He was in the Army of the Potomac throughout his service, and saw plenty of fighting ; was promoted for gallan- try at Petersburg, and was mustered out as colonel. Mr. Fletcher graduated from Newton Theological seminary in 1867, and after a seven-years pastorate in Wilton (this state ), came to N. L. Here he labored faithfully for fourteen years, and reaped rich harvests in proportion as he toiled, receiving into the church at one time 60 members. From 1888 to 1893 he was pastor of the church at Dexter, Me., leaving them in a condition of prosperity they had never before known when he resigned his charge on account of seriously impaired health. After a year's rest he took charge of the church in Munson, Me., serving until stricken down with paralysis in October, 1896. He rallied sufficiently to make a visit to Dexter in the latter part of November, but a chronic heart trouble re-asserted itself, and he passed peacefully away on the morning of Dec. 10, 1896. Mr. Fletcher was a man with many lovable qualities, faithful and earnest in the performance of duty, and deeply interested in young people. During his res- idence here he was for some years superintendent of the public schools, and held the same position in Munson. His was a life that glided along smoothly and quietly, but it was full of kindliness, love, and unostentatious good works. He m., Jan. 18, 1863, while at home on furlough, Miss Vesta C. Marble of Waterville, Me., a helpmeet whose loving ministrations
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made life better and brighter for those with whom and for whom she labored. Mrs. Fletcher d. in Munson, June II, 1895. Children :
I. Emeline Marble, b. Waterville, Me., Dec. 5. 1863 ; graduated Colby academy in 1882, taught school in Stoneham, Mass., and graduated from Colby university in 1891; taught at Mount Hermon, Mass., and St. Martin's, N. B., until her marriage, Aug. 14, 1895, to Prof. C. E. Dickerson, vice- principal and head of Scientific department at the Mt. Her- mon school.
2. Edwin Newton, b. Newton, Mass., April 23, 1866 ; graduated Colby academy in 1882, and from Colgate university and its theological department ; m., May 23. 1892, Edith A. Teed of Trout Creek, N. Y., and sailed for China in the fall ; was engaged in mission work at Huchan until January, 1896, when they returned to this country. After a two-years pastorate in Fairfield, Me., Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher returned to China in the fall of 1898. Children : Stephen Edwin, b. and d. in China ; Ruth. b. China, Oct. 11, 1895 ; John, who lived only a day, b. in Fairfield, Me.
3. William John, b. Wilton, Dec. 24, 1871 ; graduated from the Dexter High school, fitted for college at Mount Hermon, Mass., and is a member of the class 'oo, Lehigh university, Bethlehem, Pa.
FOLSOM, CHARLES E .- Charles E. Folsom, a practical mechanic, and foreman in the manufacturing process at the scythe works, made his home in Scytheville from 1869 to 1889. He is the brother of Lorenzo Folsom [472], and was b. Aug. 1, 1833 ; learned his trade at North Wayne, Me., and was a member of the firm of Hubbard, Blake & Co., West Waterville, Me., before coming to N. L .; is now overseer of the scythe works at Winsted, Conn. During his residence here he built what was then the best and most conveniently arranged house in the village, now owned by Augustus S. Messer. Mr. Folsom m., Jan. 1, 1857, Mary Shackley of Oakland, Me., b. June 23, 1833. Mrs. Folsom d. Sept. 21, 1895, and is buried in the Elkins cemetery, of which Mr. Folsom is one of the original shareholders. Their children are,-
1. Walter H., b. Aug. 27, 1861 ; d. May 8, 1862.
2. Edward N., b. April 25, 1864 ; m., Nov. 6, 1885, Alice, dau. of Isaac Johnson of Nashua ; is a member of the firm, Hast-
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ings & Folsom, of Waterbury, Conn., general agents of the New England Mutual Life Insurance company of Boston. Children :
(1). Agnes Johnson, b. Dec. 23, 1890.
(2). Evelyn, b. April 23, 1895.
3. Lora E., b. June 19, 1866 ; m., Nov. 10, 1888, Edgar, son of Austin and Abbie Loverin of Andover ; res. at Wilmot Flat. Children :
(1). Ruth Gertrude, b. April 12, 1890.
(2). Robert Edgar, b. Feb. 7, 1892.
FRENCH, GEORGE A .- George A., son of William and grandson of John French [473], is a trusted and faithful employé at Soonipi-side Park. He m., Sept. 1, 1891, Ger- trude J. Hubbard, a native of Rochester. Child :
I. Alfred Hubbard, b. June 21, 1896.
GARDNER, CHRISTOPHER C .- Christopher, youngest son of Samuel Gardner [476], returned to N. L. in March, 1893, when he purchased the Elder Job Seamans homestead on Pleasant street, removing hither from Biddeford, Me. He has been a photographer more than forty years, doing work of high artistic excellence. Several of the engravings in this volume are of portraits from his studio, where he is ably assisted by Miss Emma Bartlett, sister of Mrs. Gardner. Children :
I. Joseph Greeley, b. March 11, 1860; graduated A. B. from Dartmouth college, 1883, receiving later the degree of A. M. ; is a graduate of the Law school of Iowa State uni- versity, and has been very successful in business in Des Moines, Ia. Joseph m., Aug. 8, 1894, Callie Kasson Smith, who d. March 17, 1896. Child :
(1). Edmond, b. and d. March 17, 1896.
2. Charles Christopher, b. Feb. 2S, 1866; graduated A. B., at Dartmouth, 18SS, and also fitted as a civil engineer ; later received his degree as A. M., and has for several years been a bank cashier in Sargent, Neb. Charles m., Dec. 29, 1891, Jennie B., dau. of Henry C. Gilpatrick, late cashier of the Somersworth National bank at Somersworth. Children :
(1). Marion, b. Oct. 30, 1892.
(2). Henry C., b. Sept. 30, 1894.
(3). Helen Aldis, b. Aug. 6, 1898.
3. George Warren, b. Nov. 5, 1872; graduated from Brown university, and is now a medical student at Harvard.
CAPT. BAXTER GAY.
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GARDNER, GUY HUBBARD, M. D .- Dr. Guy Gardner, old- est son of Rev. George W. Gardner [473], is a native of N. L., and has made his home in this town since 1889. He graduated from Harvard Medical school in 1879, and after a year of hospital work settled in Somersworth, where he was very successful in practice until failing health compelled him to seek a more favorable climate. After spending several sea- sons in Florida he practised for a brief time in Winchester, Mass. Dr. Gardner is an earnest student, and there are few better read physicians in the state. He is especially helpful in consultation. Children :
I. Frederick Winsor, b. Jan. 25, 1885.
2. Walter Cutler, b. March 5, 1888.
3. Margaret, b. Oct. 18, 1889.
4. Robert Leland, b. Nov. 15, 1891.
5. Guy Hubbard, b. Aug. 27, 1893.
6. Celia Hubbard, b. May 31, 1895.
GAY, CAPT. BAXTER .- As a progressive, broad-minded citizen, apt to perceive opportunities and quick to improve them, Capt. Baxter Gay, youngest son of Benjamin W. and Sarah (Messer) Gay [347], is a radical departure from the old-time conservatism that has too often marked the dweller in a country town. In the development of the summer guest busi ness he was among the first to open his pleasant home to the oncoming host. Year by year his popularity as a landlord brought increasing numbers, and the house was enlarged and re-enlarged, until the present "Glengae," a commodious and comfortable hostelry accommodating about 100 guests, was the result. The location is among the best, the broad piazzas shaded by leafy maples and whispering pines look away to distant hills, and the clear waters of Lake Sunapee, sparkling in the sunlight, lure the visitor to a closer acquaintance. That Captain Gay is a busy man goes without saying, but he is always interested and ready to lend a helping hand to any public enterprise. His title as captain was gained in the ser- vice of the Messer Rifles. He was among the pioneers in the organization of the local grange, and is now district deputy of the state grange. He was an earnest advocate of the public library, and the first to offer a donation of books and maga- zines. Mrs. Gay, an able coadjutor in her husband's enter-
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prise and progressiveness, is a sister of Charles I. Brown [576], Children :
1. Florence Roxanna, b. Oct. 16, 1874 ; m., June 3, 1897, Frank M. Stanley ; res. in N. L.
2. Fred Baxter, b. March 13, 1876; m., June 16, 1897, Agnes Drown; res. in N. L.
3. Delia Mae, b. July 14, 1877.
4. Clarence Woodbury, b. March 20, 1879 ; m., October, 1898, Mabel C., dau. of Charles I. Brown [576].
5. Frank, b. Aug. 7, 1882.
6. Walter, b. March 17, 1885.
GAY, DEA. CHARLES W .- It is a singular fact that in four out of the five historical periods from 1779 to 1898, there has been some one man whose influence and position in town affairs have been paramount, a sagacious counsellor and able administrator of public trusts. Along with the names of Joseph Colby, Josiah Brown, and Luther McCutchins, each of whom served many years as chairman of the board of selectmen, may be written that of Charles W. Gay, who in the last twenty years has served his fellow-citizens most loyally in both private and public trusts. For fifteen years he has given the town an honest, conservative administration, and has shown himself an able, clear-headed executor of municipal interests. He has been a valued officer of the church for many years, was repre- sentative in 1891, master of the grange 1886-'87, and has served on the school board. In his friendships he is loyal, in his principles steadfast, in his honor unimpeachable, a credit to himself, his family, and his native town. The youngest child of Asa and Susan (Morrill) Gay [346], he comes of good blood, and his farm, inherited from his father and grandfather, is one of the best in the Low Plain district. Anna (Wood) Gay, b. Sept. 18, 1854, was carefully educated in public and private schools, and taught in Scytheville before her marriage. Keen-witted, practical, and capable, she is an acquisition to any circle, and a most devoted wife and mother. Children :
1. Abby Lona, b. March 1, 1878 ; member of the class of 1899, Colby academy.
2. Edward Hyde, b. March 9, ISSo.
3. Susan Morrill, b. Dec. 18, 1884.
4. Nora Maria, b. Feb. 3, 1889.
GAY, FRED B .- Among hotel proprietors Fred B. Gay, son
DEA. CHARLES W. GAY.
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of Capt. Baxter Gay above, is certainly one of the youngest, his new house, " The Brocklebank," having been opened to the public in 1896; but he has had the benefit and training of his father's experience, and is himself deserving of the highest success. " The Brocklebank," named for the pioneer, Capt. Samuel Brocklebank [73], has a capacity of sixty guests, is fitted with modern conveniences, and occupies a sightly loca- tion. Mrs. Gay is the dau. of Andrew J. and Ellen (Dopp) Drown of Sheffield, Vt., b. Saranac, N. Y., April 15, 1871, and is one of the brightest and most popular women of the present generation. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gay are active workers in the church and grange, and they have a promising future before them. Child :
I. Paul Baxter, b. March 14, 1898.
GOINGS, EDWIN F .- This son of Giles Goings and nephew of Austin Goings [479] is joint owner of the mill property at Otterville with Hiram, nephew of George Eastman [586]. Jennie (Merrill) Goings is the dau. of Benjamin and Abbie (Sweatt) Merrill of N. L., and was b. in Andover.
GORDON, CHARLES W .- A man of sterling character is a desirable acquisition in any community, and as such Charles Woodbury Gordon, a native of Thetford, Vt., has proved him- self, in the years that he has resided in this town. He is the son of Thomas J. and Mary Ann (Austin) Gordon, and was b. June 16, 1860. After his marriage to Mary, dau. of George M. Knight [494], Mr. Gordon had charge of a branch store of a Boston firm at Montreal, until his health compelled him to resign. After a year spent in his native town, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon returned to N. L., and since the spring of 1890 they have res. at the Knight homestead, their strong young shoulders bearing the brunt of the many cares entailed by the generous hospitality that every season fills this spacious farmhouse to overflowing with summer guests. With all their home duties both are active workers in the church. Mrs. Gordon is one of the brightest and most intellectual of New London's daughters, and taught very successfully for several years. Children:
I. Mary M., b. Montreal, Canada, Oct. 31, 1886.
2. George K., b. Montreal, Canada, Dec. 13, 1888.
3. Frances M., b. April 23, 1892.
4. Charles Adams, b. May 15, 1894.
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GROSS, MARTIN .- Martin Gross removed from Springfield to N. L. about 1877. He res. at Burpee hill on the Ai Worthen farm, and also owned the Hanaford place near the Four Cor- ners ; removed to Croydon, where Martin d. Aug. 6, 1887, aged 83 years. His wife was Hannah Muzzey. Children :
I. Betsey, m. - Barton, and res. in Croydon.
2. Rufus S., b. 1829 ; m., about 1847, Elizabeth Spooner of Springfield, b. 1829, and a sister of Mrs. R. Maria Smith of N. L. Mr. Gross drove the Bradford stage for several years. He and his wife res. with the old people, and later in the cottage on the Colby farm. They are now living at Tilton. Mr. Gross is a veteran of the Fifteenth N. H. V., having enlisted from Canaan, Sept. 1, 1862, and was mustered out Aug. 13, 1863. Children :
(1). Mattie M., a faithful and valued employee for many years in the Aiken hosiery mills at Tilton.
(2). Laura L .. was employed several years in the family of Dr. French of Manchester. In 1892, while visiting at N. L. she walked to the postoffice, and on her return home com- plained of exhaustion, dying before her outer clothing could be removed.
(3). Arthur, m., and has two children.
3. Nancy, m. (1) Moses Harvey Lovering of Springfield, who d. May 14, 1853 ; m. (2) William S. Messer [508]. Child by first marriage :
(1). Nettie, b. June 7, 1853 ; m. Edward Huntoon of Frank- lin, and d. April 4, 1888. Children : (a) Harvey, a young man of much literary promise; was connected with the " Franklin Transcript," and in his frequent visits to N. L. wrote very pleasantly of the place and people for that paper ; d. Jan. 1, 1894. (b) Dana, is deceased. (c) Dura, res. with his father at Boscawen.
4. Hannah, m., - Stevens, and res. in Croydon.
5. John, b. 1833 ; enlisted from Danbury, Sept. 17, 1862, in the Fifteenth N. H. V. ; was company cook ; d. with measles, May 9, 1863, at Carrollton, La.
6. Sylvanus, m., and res. in Henniker. Three children.
7. Sarah all d. at home,
8. Daniel
9. Mary Ann under 20 years of age.
HASKINS, ALLEN E -Allen, only son of Moses Haskins [483], and named for the gallant young soldier uncle who laid down his life in the Civil War, is one of the thriving farmers
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in the Elkins contingent. Abby Idella (Powers) Haskins is the dau. of William Powers of West Andover, and was b. Nov. 30, 1865. Children :
I. Lottie May, b. April 19, 1892.
2. Helen Emery, b. April 2, 1896.
HASKINS, EVANS G .- Evans, son of Evans, and grandson of Asa L. Haskins [349], was b. in Manchester; m. Mae E. Adams of Tilton ; res. in Elkins. Child :
1. Clyde G., b. March 3, 1894.
HASTINGS, EDWIN F .- The Hastings homestead in the West Part is now owned by Edwin F., only surviving son of the late Amos Hastings [483]. He is a thrifty and enterprising citizen, and an earnest promoter of the development of Lake Sunapee as a leading summer resort ; has served on the board of educa- tion and in other town offices, and is a justice of the peace. Rosa (Roby) Hastings, b. Sept. 1, 1858, is the dau. of Joseph Roby of Springfield, a niece of Mrs. Jonathan George [478] and the late John B. Roby [522], and a sister of Frank Roby who m. Ida, dau. of Augustus Preston [518]. They have no children.
HAYES, ARCHIE M .- Archie M., youngest son of George W. F. Hayes [350], purchased the Joseph Adams farm on Pleasant street in May, 1897 ; where he now res. Annie ( Jor- dan) Hayes is a native of Ellenburg, N. Y., the dau. of James H. and Jennie S. (Oldham) Jordan, and was b. May 6, 1876. Child :
I. Robert Henry, b. Aug. 15, 1897.
HAYES, GEORGE .- A steady-going, industrious farmer, an exemplary citizen, one whose diligence and thrift will win him success in the walks of life, is George Hayes, fourth son of George W. F. Hayes [350]. He was employed for some time in Manchester, but of late years has owned a tidy farmstead at the foot of Burpee hill. He is a charter member of Heidel- burg lodge, I. O. O. F., and served as master in 1896. Alice (Messer) Hayes, dau. of Lieut. Frank P. Messer [504], was the first noble grand of Crystal Rebekah lodge after its organi- zation. No children.
HAYES, JAMES F .- James F., second son of G. W. F. Hayes [350], is one of the leading men of the present generation, and few are more worthy. A hard-working farmer, diligent in
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business, faithful to private and public duties, he has won the genuine esteem and confidence of his fellow-citizens. Since his marriage to Annie, only child of Charles C. Pingree [516], the young people have res. at the Pingree homestead, lighten- ing with filial love and care the loneliness and burdens of advancing years. Their only child is,-
J. William Charles, b. Nov. 7, 1890.
HAYES, WILLIAM .- A native of Grafton, William Hayes has res. in Elkins since 1896. His wife, Mary Augusta (Prescott) Hayes, is the dau. of John H. Prescott, and owns the Elipha- let Smith cottage at Elkins. Children :
1. Margaret E., b. Dec. 11, 1897.
2. Raymond Patterson, b. Nov. 29, 1898.
HOLMES, ARTHUR W .- Arthur Walter Holmes, a native of Sunapee, has been a resident of N. L. since his marriage, July 17, 1893, to Nettie, younger dau. of Edmund Davis [460], with whom they make their home. He is the oldest of five children born to Walter Eastman and Amanda M. (Wood- ward) Holmes (both natives of Vermont, and b. in 1833 and 1830 respectively), and was b. Dec. 11, 1864. In the five years he has lived here Mr. Holmes has made many friends, and is an influential member of Heidelburg lodge, I. O. O. F. Mrs. Holmes is a graduate of Colby academy, class of 1890, and has taught in the town schools. She is an earnest student, and has rendered valuable assistance in searching out the rec- ords of several families of whom all trace would otherwise have been lost. She is a great-granddaughter of the pioneer, Daniel March [12I], and has lately secured additional information concerning the family, which it is a pleasure to publish in this connection. The first March in this country was the Hugh March who came to America from Newbury, Berkshire county, England, in 1640, and settled in what is now Newburyport, Mass. His son Hugh, the second of five children, m. Sarah Moody and had nine children, one of whom, Joshua, m. Mar- tha Merrill and had four children. Joshua's son John m. Sarah Brocklebank and settled in Georgetown, Mass., where they reared a family of eleven boys and girls,-among them the Daniel who came to N. L. The Sarah Brocklebank who m. John March was doubtless a connection of Capt. Samuel Brock- lebank [73]. Child of Arthur and Nettie Holmes :
I. Shirley, b. Nov. 8, 1898.
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HUNT, AMOS D .- Amos Hunt, who for about twenty years has res. on the John Everett location below Crockett's corner, is the son of Joseph and Tryphena (Davis) Hunt of Warner. Tryphena was the dau. of Jonathan and Lucy (Parker) Davis of Sutton, and a sister of Adam Davis [340] of Sutton and N. L. Amos m., Oct. 10, 1857, Rosette, dau. of Barney and Dolly (Powell) Sanders (both natives of Grafton). The San- ders family res. in several locations in N. L., and Barney Sanders d. here, May 31, 1882, aged 84 years. His widow res. with her dau., and is one of the oldest persons now living in town. Children :
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