Genealogical and family history of the state of New Hampshire : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nation, Vol. II, Part 57

Author: Stearns, Ezra S; Whitcher, William F. (William Frederick), 1845-1918; Parker, Edward E. (Edward Everett), 1842-1923
Publication date: 1908
Publisher: New York : Lewis Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 874

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This is a Scotch-Irish family and was first ELA planted in Haverhill, Massachusetts, im- mediately succeeding the large immigration of people from northern Ireland in 1718.

(I) The records show that Samuel and Hannah (Clark) Ela were residing in Haverhill, Massachu- setts, as early as 1725.

(II) Samuel (2), son of Samuel (1) and Hannah (Clark) Ela, was born February 27, 1725, in Haver- hill, Massachusetts, and became a prominent citizen of that town. In 1755 he removed to Londonderry, New Hampshire, where he died in 1784. He was a soldier of the Revolution. He married Mary Ho- mans, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Cheney) Homans, and they were the parents of children, namely : Edward, Clark, David, John, Tabitha, Han- nah, Mary and Lois.

(III) David, third son and child of Samuel (2) and Mary (Homans) Ela, was born January 24, 1757, in Londonderry, and resided in that town. He married Nancy (Fisher) Cunningham, daughter of Deacon Samuel and Sarah (Taylor) Fisher, ,and widow of William Cunningham. She died Febru- ary 19, 1839. Their children were: Clark, William, Sally, Lois and Charlotte.

(IV) Deacon William, second son and child of David and Nancy (Fisher) (Cunningham) Ela, was born January 7, 1783, in Londonderry, and resided in that part of the town which is now Derry. He died there June 6, 1865. He was married October 29, 1812, to Mary Moore, who was born March 17, 1790, in Francestown, New Hampshire, daughter of William Moore. She survived him more than eleven years and died October 20, 1876. Deacon William Ela was a very prominent citizen of Derry, and was much in the public service, acting as selectman and representative, as well as in various other capacities.

(V) Mary Jane, daughter of Deacon William and Mary (Moore) Ela, was born September 29, 1813, in Londonderry, and was married to Amos Buck, of Hampstead, whose helpmate she was through her long life. (See Buck, VII).

The original home of the Winslows WINSLOW of America was in Worcestershire, England. They were among the earliest families emigrating to this country. Edward, who was the ancestor of the families of Massachu- setts and New Hampshire came over in the "May- ii-19

flower" in 1620 from Southampton. The family was distinguished by a remarkable intellectual ability, a son of the emigrant becoming the first native born general and first governor of the Massachusetts Colony, and in many important trusts acquitted him- self with superior ability, and was active and in- fluential in all the initiatory labors attending the establishment of the little colony. In the covenant signed before the disembarking, the name appears third on the list. The family generally has main- tained a high respectability for its excellent quali- ties of mind and heart, and enjoyed in a large de- gree, not only the esteem and confidence, but honors, of its fellow citizens.

(I) Edward Winslow, the ancestor of the Win- slows of America, was born in Droitwich, Worces- tershire, England, October 19, 1595. He was the eldest son of Edward and Magdalen (Oliver) Win- slow, and came to this country in the "Mayflower" in 1620, from Southampton. He had previously joined the pilgrims at Leyden, Holland, and ent- barked with them from Delfthaven for England, He was the principal leader of the pilgrims at Ply- mouth, Massachusetts. He married (first), Eliza- beth Barker, of Leyden, May 16, 1618, who died March 24, 1621; and (second), Mrs. Susanna (Ful- ler) White, widow of William White, May 12, 1621, , and died at sea near Hispaniola, May 8, 1655. His second wife died October, 1680. Their children were: Edward, John, Elynor, Kenelm, Gilbert, Eliz- abeth, Magdalen and Jozias.

(II) Kenelm, fourth child and third son of Ed- ward and Susanna (Fuller) Winslow, was born in England, April 30, 1599. He emigrated to this country and settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, about 1629, and was made a freeman January 1, 1633. He removed to Marshfield, Massachusetts. in 1641, having received a grant of land there, then called Green's Harbor, March 5, 1638, which was then considered the "Eden of the Region." He was a "joyner" and "planter." He represented the town in the general court for eight years, 1642-44 and 1649-53. He was a man of "good condition," and was engaged in the settlement of Yarmouth and other towns. He married, June, 1664, Ellen (Newton ) Adams, widow of John Adams, of Plymouth, and died in Salem, Massachusetts, September 12, 1072. His widow died at Marshfield, Massachusetts, De- cember 5, 1681, aged eighty-three. Their children were : Kenelm, born about 1636, died November 16, 1715; Ellen, born about 1638, married December 29, 1656, Samuel Baker, and died August 27, 1676; Na- thaniel, born about 1639, died December 1, 1719; and Job.

(II1) Job, third son and fourth child of Kenelm and Ellen (Newton) Winslow. was born about 1641. He was a resident of Swansey, Massachusetts, and later Freetown. At the breaking out of the Indian war, June, 1675, his house in Swansey, which he had occupied eight or nine years, was burned by the enemy. He was a selectman in Freetown in 1686, town clerk in 1690, deputy to the general court in 1686, and representative to the first general court under the new charter. By occupation he was a shipwright. He married Ruth - -, and died July 14, 1700. Their children were: William, who never married, and died about 1757; Richard, who died in 1727 or 1728; James, born May 9, 1687, married Eliz- beth - ; Jary, born April 1, 1689, probably died young; George, born January 2, 1691, married --: Jonathan, born November 22, 1692; Joseph, married Hannah -; John, born February 20, 1675, mar-

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ried Betsey Hathaway; and Elizabeth, married Marshall.

(IV) Jonathan, fourth son and fifth child of Job and Ruth Winslow, was born November 22, 1692, at Freetown, Massachusetts. He married. Novem- ber 25, 1722, Sarah Kirby, of Dartmouth, Massachu- setts. Their children were: Rebecca, born August 20, 1723, died December 18, 1831 : Jonathan and John ( twins). born September 22, 1725. John dying Sep- tember 2, 1742; Thomas, born July 5, 1729; Sarah, born July 19, 1731; Nathaniel, born May 22, 1733; Ruth, born February 1, 1736; Reuben, born May 18, 1738, and published to Mary Webster, July 2, 1763; Benjamin, born February 14, 1741, and published to Content Webster, November 16, 1767; Hannah, married John Valentine, November 21, 1765; and Hopestill, married Stephen Taber July 19, 1767.

(\') Benjamin, sixth son and ninth child of Jonathan and Sarah (Kirby) Winslow, was born February 14, 1741. He was published to Content Webster, November 6, 1767. After careful and ex- tended research this Benjamin seems to be the most probable ancestor of the Winslows that were early in Kingston, Nottingham and Deerfield, New Hamp- shire, but a certainty has not been established. Benjamin, the father of Elisha, came from King- ston to Nottingham prior to the revolution. His father was killed by the Indians in Kingston. He married Mary Clough, May 7, 1765, and had three children : Elisha. Abiah and Mary. Abiah mar- ried E. Brown of London, New Hampshire, and had two daughters and one son.

(VI) Elisha, son of Benjamin and Mary (Clough) Winslow, was born June 5, 1766, in Not- tingham. He was a prosperous farmer. He married his cousin, Lydia Winslow of Kings- ton, June 28, 1792; by whom he had three sons and four daughters, as follows: Hannah, married James Young, of Deerfield; Mary, who never mar- ried; Josiah, married Ruth Tucker. of Pittsfield ; Colcord, married Miriam Harvey ; Rosilla and As- enatlı, twins, the former marrying (first) Eben Harvey, and (second) James Wiggin, of Epsom, and the latter dying young: and Ephraim, married (first ) Mary Tucker, of Pittsfield, (second) Sally Green of Pittsfield. and died in Barnstead.

(VII) Josiah, eldest son and third child of Elisha and Lydia ( Winslow) Winslow, was born in Not- tingham, November 14. 1797. In early life he learn- ed the trade of tanner and shoemaker, which he followed many years. He finally removed to Pitts- field, and spent his last days on a farm. He proved himself a citizen of more than ordinary worth, and won a high reputation for honesty. He was an carnest supporter of the Democratic party and active in local politics. He and his wife were mem- bers of the Free Baptist Church in Pittsfield. He married Ruth, daughter of James Tucker, who was born in Salisbury. Massachusetts, April 13, 1766. He died December 22, 1863, and his wife June 26. 1862, aged 60 years, 7 months. Their chil- dren were: Sally, now dead: James T., married Fannie llall, of Illini, Illinois, and died leaving one son, James Albert ; Sherburn Josiah, and Atilla J., who married Rev. David Edgerly, of New Durham, New Ilampshire. She died in New Durham, leav- ing two sons. Dr. Josiah W. Edgerly, of New York City and Charles L. Edgerly of Boston, Massachus- cits.

(VIII) Sherburn Josiah, son and third child of Josiah and Ruth (Tucker) Winslow, was born in Nottingham, March 16, 1834. Ile was educated in

the public schools of Pittsfield, completing his studies in Pembroke, New Loudon and Pittsfield acad- emies. From 1853 to 1860 he spent his summers on the farm, and for the rest of the year taught school. From 1860 till 1883 he engaged in general farming, combined with other business interests. He still owns the old farm on Tilton Hill, and several other choice and splendid farms extending to the Maine coast. With his large lumbering business belonging to four different companies at the same time, he has been very successful. In 1883 he left the farm to devote himself exclusively to his other business interests. Since ISS7 he has been associated with Hon. Hiram A. Tuttle in the real estate and lum- bering business, under the firm name of Winslow & Tuttle. He also was for several years interested in the Exeter Manufacturing Company as director and treasurer. He also had charge in the construction of the Merrimack County, Tilton and Pittsfield Water Works, serving as superintendent of the lat- ter, in which he is one of the principal owners, for ten years, and is now director and auditor. He is also one of the principal stockholders and a direc- tor and auditor. He is also one of the principal stockholders and a director of the Pittsfield Gas Company. He has been many years a member of the investment committee of the Pittsfield Savings Bank. and is now treasurer. He is now and has been for many years a director in the Boston, Con- cord & Montreal railroad, and is also treasurer of the Pittsfield Library Association.

In 1901 Mr. Winslow was invited to give the address during Old Home Week at the dedication of the new library building, paying a worthy trib- uite to the donors, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Carpenter, of Manchester. Also a second address for the purpose of recalling the names of those noted for their influence in the upbuilding of communities, the es- tablishment of new enterprises, the organizing and directing of educational systems in the newer sec- tions of our country, and in one notable instance the framing and administering of the jurisprudence of one of the largest states of the Union. also add- ing many names of those worthy of all praise for thrift and enterprise. In response to the invitation of the president of the Old Home Week Associa- tion, he spoke of the distinguished citizens of Pitts- field. Among them were 'Squire John Cram, who was one of the first settlers to blaze the way for the Pittsfield of today, coming there in 1768, when the town was a part of Chichester, and securing one thousand acres of virgin soil and building the first saw mill. After the town was incorporated he was its first manager of affairs. and his descendant have always been among its leading citizens. He also gave to James Joy, formerly of Durham, but coming to town from Barnstead, the credit of the beginning of industries for the employment of skilled labor, building and operating a scythe fac- tory, and establishing the first textile manufactory. Turning to judicial and political matters, he paid high tribute to Hon. Moses Norris as legal adviser, serving seven times in the legislature and twice as speaker, and in the United States Senate from March 1849, till his death, January 11, 1855. Among other men of prominence at the bar and as old settlers, were the Berrys, Swetts, Frenches, Sargents, Thorn- dikes and Tiltons, his address including the public spirited, go-ahead and pushing men of the early days.

Mr. Winslow has served the town as chairman of the selectmen, and on the school board, and

Nary July honra, S. J. Winslow.

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been interested in every measure for the upbuilding and improvement of the village and town. He rep- resented the town in the legislature in 1899 and 1901, but positively refused a renomination for the senate in 1903. He has been a member of the Ma- sonic lodge many years. In religious affiliation Mr. and Mrs. Winslow are Episcopolians. He is treas- urer and warden of the Society.

He married March 19, 1860, Margaret, daughter of Joseph Dennison, of Stafford, Connecticut. Their children are: Cora, married James L. Hook, and has one child, Margaret L., and Nellie, who married Dr. F. H. Sargent.

WALKER Rev. George Walker, rector of the Parish of Donoughmore, was one of the leaders of the besieged inhabi- tants of Londonderry, Ireland, in 1689. Although an aged man, he was active in the defense of the city, and did much to assist the starving inhabitants in their efforts to obtain food. He was a man of great force of character, a natural leader, and it is natural that from this forceful man should spring a family noted for its energy and strong character. (I) In 1714 a descendant of the Rev. George Walker, Andrew by name, came over from Lon- donderry, and settled in Billerica, Massachusetts, afterwards removing to Tewksbury, where he died. He was accompanied by his wife and two sons, Rob- ert and James, who were afterwards reinforced by seven other children: Alexander, who married a Caldwell; Margaret, who married Nathaniel Dav- idson ; Mary, who married Robert Davidson : Sarah, who died single; Nancy, who married James Carr, of Goffstown; Hannah, who married Francis Bar- net, of Bedford; Jane, who married William Bar- net, of Bedford. At what time Andrew, the com- mon ancestor. died is uncertain. There is in the possession of Charles K. Walker, Esq., of West Manchester, a power of attorney dated 1739, given by Captain James Walker to his father, Andrew, then residing in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

(II) Captain James, son of Andrew Walker, was three or four years old when he arrived in this country. In 1734 Robert and James went to live with their uncle, Archibald Stark, father of General John Stark, then living in Londonderry, New Hamp- shire. Here for three years they made turpentine from the pitch pine trees growing abundantly in the forest. In the fall of 1737 they crossed the Merri- mack river and built a log cabin for shelter during the winter. thus becoming the first settlers of the town of Bedford. During the winter they felled the trees, and in the spring finished clearing the first piece of land in the town. Here, too, they were joined in the spring by Matthew and Samuel Pat- ten (brothers) from Dunstable, Massachusetts, who assisted in clearing the land and lived with them until their own house was completed. Robert was a noted hunter, while James excelled in fine horses. In one instance a man stole from him a fine mare. He traced the thief by a peculiar mark (figure of a pipe) on one of the shoes, made purposely by the blacksmith, and overtook him beyond Boston where he recovered his mare. He cleared up his farm, set out an orchard, entertained travelers, and built one of the first framed houses in town, still occupied (1905) by his descendants. He resided on his farm until 1783, and then moved to a small fifty acre lot in Goffstown where he lived with his wife, daughter Charlotte, and black servant. Cato, until his death in 1786 he was a sutler in the regiment of his father-

in-law, Colonel Goffe, during the French and Indian war, and at its close was commissioned captain of a troop of horse by Governor Wentworth. He was in the Patriot army during the Revolution, and was among the Bedford men who fought with General Stark at Bennington. He married Esther, daughter of Colonel John Goffe, by whom he had seven chil- dren : Silas, James, Sally, Esther, Jennet, Mary and Charlotte. Sally married Joseph Moor, who was killed at the raising of Piscataquog bridge.

(III) James (2) son of Captain James (1) and Esther (Goffe) Walker, married Mary Wallace, of Bedford. They had eight children: Josiah, Sally, Reuben, Polly, James, Rebecca, Stephen and Leon- hard.

(IV) James (3), son of James (2) and Mary (Wallace) Walker, was born in Bedford, December 2, 1789, and died in Manchester, February 9, 1875. He was a farmer, merchant and surveyor. He mar- ried. January 30, 1827, Betsey Parker, daughter of William and Nabby (Parker) Parker, and widow of James Parker. She was born in Bedford, September 23, 1791, and died in Manchester, November 8, 1865. They had two sons: James P., born in Bedford, February 7, 1828, and Charles K., born July 18, 1830.

(V) Charles Kimball Walker, younger of the two sons of James (3) and Betsey (Parker) Walker, was born July 8. 1830, in Bedford, where his early life was passed. He was educated in the local dis- trict school and academy, and when eighteen years old left home and found employment with a rail- road surveying party, which established the bent of his life and led to his becoming a successful civil engineer. His first employment was on the survey of the Stony Brook railroad (the Lowell & Ayer), and he continued in that connection until the com- pletion of the road. He has been employed on nu- merous railroads, east and west, and became a sur- veyor through practical experience and diligent study. After many years of successful work in the field, he was appointed in 1875 as superintendent of the Manchester City Water Works, and has contin- ucd to hold that position to the present day. He was married October 4, 1852, to Ann Maria Stevens of Wentworth, New Hampshire, and they are the par- ents of two daughters, Ellen Parker and Henrietta Clinton. The former is now the wife of Charles Howe, residing in Manchester.

The emigrant ancestor of the Burpees BURPEE was a weaver and an early settler in Rowley, Massachusetts, which was founded by people of that calling from Yorkshire, England.

(I) Thomas (1) Burpee emigrated from England and settled in Rowley, Massachusetts, prior to 1651. His death occurred there June 1, 1701. The Chris- tian name of his first wife, who died June 24, 1658. was Martha. He was married a second time April 15, 1659, to Sarah Kelley, daughter of John Kelley, one of the first settlers of Newbury. Massachusetts. She was born February 12, 1641, and died Decem- ber 25, 1713. His children were: Hannah, John, Sarah (died young), Sarah, Thomas and Mary.

(II) Thomas (2), son of Thomas (1) and Sarah (Kelley) Burpee, was born in Rowley, October 25, 1663. He was married, December .23, 1690, to Esther Hopkinson. born April 9, 1667, died Octo- ber 30, 1722, daughter of Jonathan and Hester (Clark) Hopkinson. He died in Rowley, June 24, 1709. His eleven children were named Jeremiah,

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Sarah (died young), Esther, Thomas, Ebenezer, Jonathan, David, Hannah, Nathan, Sarah and Samuel.

(III) Thomas (3), second son and fourth child of Thomas (2) and Esther (Hopkinson) Burpee, was born in Rowley, October 31, 1695. He mar- ried (first) February 3, 1719, Mary Harris, born March 9, 1698, in Rowley, died August 17, 1721. She was a daughter of Deacon Timothy and Phebe (Pearson) Harris. Ile married (second), Septem- ber 20, 1722, Mary Kilburn of Rowley, horn there March 17, 1697, daughter of Isaac and Mary (Che- ney) Kilburn. He had several children and among theni was Thomas, the next in line of descent.

(IV) Thomas (4), son of Thomas (3) and Mary (Harris) Burpee, was born November 25, 1719, in Rowley. The major portion of his life was spent in his native town, and he died at the residence of his son in New London, New Hampshire, May, 1800. About 1786, he removed thither with his sons, Thomas, Asa and Calvin. At his funeral. May 31, 1800, Rev. Job Seamans said, "I think he approached the nearest to perfection of any man with whom I am acquainted." Mr. Burpee was married October 19, 1743, to Anne Chaplin, born 1721, in Rowley, baptized October 15, a daughter of Captain Jere- miah and Ann (Kilburn) Chaplin. No record of his children. beyond those above named, is found. (Asa and descendants are mentioned at length in this article.)

(V) Lieutenant Thomas (5), son of Thomas (4) and An (Chaplin) Burpee, was born February 24, 1753, in Rowley. About the year 1788 he went from Rowley to New London. New Hampshire, and his goods constituted the first family outfit brought to that town. His wife rode all the way on horseback, car- rying in her arms a son eleven months old. He settled on the site of the present Worthen farm, erecting first a log cabin and later a frame house, and suc- ceeded in clearing a good farm from the wilder- ness. He married (first) March 10, 1774, in Row- ley, Joanna Foster, who died March 20, 1785. He married, (second), February 21, 1786, Sarah Smith. Both marriages were contracted prior to his settle- ment in New London. Lieutenant Thomas Burpee died in New London, September 12, 1839. He ac- quired his military title from his connection with the state militia. He was the father of fourteen chil- dren: Sally. Abigail (died young), Jeremiah, Mar- tha and Joanna, of the first union; Thomas, Mary, Samuel, Anna, Nathan (died young), Moses, Na- than, Abigail and Harris.

(VI) Thomas (6), eldest son of Lieutenant Thomas (5) and Sarah (Smith) Burpee, was born in Rowley, August 26, 1787, and was brought by his parents to New London when eleven months old. He occupied the family homestead on Burpee Hill, named for the family, and was a prosperous farmer throughout the active period of his life, which terminated November 17, 1840. Ile married Lydia Blake, a native of Weare, New Hampshire, daughter of Jesse and Dolly (Crocker) Blake. She died November 8, 1853, aged sixty-six years. Their children were: Arthur, Almira. William, Benjamin Pratt, Isaac, a child who died in infancy and Ma- rietta W.

(VII) Colonel Benjamin Pratt, second son and third child of Thomas and Lydia ( Blake) Burpee. was born in New London, New Hampshire, Au- gust 27. 1818. He attained prominence in both the business and civic affairs of New London, holding all the important town offices, and exercising a beneficial and far reaching influence. For three

years he was a member of the board of commission- ers of Merrimack County, and for two terms rep- resented his district in the state legislature. In 1848 lie engaged in mercantile business in Sutton, New flampshire, and in 1871 removed to Manchester, where he established himself in the grocery trade. His prominence as a Democrat, together with his past experience in public affairs made him an ex- ceedingly desirable candidate for the Manchester City Council, in which body he served with marked ability for several ycars. Although his business in- terest called him away from his native town, he al- ways preserved a warm affection for New London and its institutions, particularly the Colby Academy, where he was educated. In his religious belief lie was a Universalist. He was a Master Mason and a member of King Solomon Lodge. At an early age he entered the state militia as an ensign. and retired from it with the rank of colonel after many years of honorable service. Colonel Burpee died of heart disease November 1, 1888. He married, February 21, 1855, Martha Jane Carr, born in New London February 3, 1831, daughter of Deacon Samuel and Nancy (Greeley) Carr. She was educated at the New Hampton Literary and Scientific Institute, was for several years a teacher in Colby Academy, and subsequently preceptress at Pembroke Academy. Mrs. Martha Jane Burpee died in Manchester, Oc- tober 17, 1872. She was the mother of six children : Nellie Josephine, born June 4. 1856. 2. Harry 1. Howard, born September 23, 1858; married Net- tie Francis Ainsworth, of Manchester, and has one daughter, Louise Elizabeth. 3. Hattie Estelle, born July 17, 1860; married Louville H. Dyer, of Port- land, Maine, and has four children, Martha Burpee. Marian Greeley, Marjorie B. and Helen. 4. Jennie Adah, born August 24, 1862. 5. William Byron, who will be referred to in the next paragraph. 6. Benton T., born March 7, 1869; died June 19, 1872. (VIU]) William Byron, second son and fifth child of Colonel Benjamin Pratt and Martha J. (Carr) Burpee. was born in Sutton, September 8. 1864. At the age of seven years he accompanied his parents to Manchester, and was educated in the public schools of that city. In 1884 he entered the service of the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company as a clerk. His abilities were such as to insure his steady advancement. In 1894 he was ap- pointed special agent for the home office, and in 1904, was elected assistant secretary of the company. Aside from his connection with the insurance busi- ness he is financially interested in the Eliott Knit- ting Mills, and a member of its board of directors. He is a thirty-second degree Mason, affiliates with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Der- ryfield Club; he was appointed colonel on the staff

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Genealogical and family history of the state of New Hampshire : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nation, Vol. II, Part 57

Author: Stearns, Ezra S; Whitcher, William F. (William Frederick), 1845-1918; Parker, Edward E. (Edward Everett), 1842-1923 Publication date: 1908 Publisher: New York : Lewis Publishing Co. Number of Pages: 874

Author: Stearns, Ezra S; Whitcher, William F. (William Frederick), 1845-1918; Parker, Edward E. (Edward Everett), 1842-1923
Publication date: 1908
Publisher: New York : Lewis Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 874