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There were some in town who were in favor of preach- ing certain doctrines which the church did not support, and could not sanction as hearers, which undoubtedly caused some dissension among the people. These parties were opposed to what was called at that day rigid Cal- vinism, and were in favor of greater liberality in covenantal belief, and in the matter of ministerial exchanges. As the meeting house was desired and occupied a portion of the time by others, the church negotiated supplies for a time, and when they could not have the meeting house, worshipped at private dwellings or the center school- house. Among the supplies may be mentioned the Rev.
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Messrs. Ainsworth, Crosby, Farnsworth, Spaulding and Holman.
When the formation of the new town was first desired, it was thought necessary as a preparatory act that a meeting house should be built, and accordingly at a meet- ing of the citizens held during the summer of 1812, a com- mittee was chosen for the purpose of making the necessary arrangements for the building of a meeting house, which consisted of Capt. Isaac Fuller, George Farrar, Sen., Daniel W. Farrar, Daniel Cutting and David White. At a meet- iug of the citizens in 1813, the committee made a report of their proceedings, and it was voted that they should draw a plan of a house they had examined in Templeton, Mass., and sell what pews they could to raise money to pay the expense of building. The committee did not succeed according to their expectations and for a time it seemed they would be obliged to abandon the enterprise, when through the liberality of Elnathan Gorham, who had just moved into the village, who bought pews and rendered such pecuniary aid, the committee were enabled to place the building under contract. The timber for the frame was furnished by the citizens, and hewn according to the dimensions furnished by the committee; the framing and outside finishing were let for five hundred and fifty dollars, to a man from Sullivan; the inside finishing was let to Samuel Morse of Templeton, for six hundred dollars.
The contractors pushed the work forward with all possible speed, and the frame was raised in June, 1814. The raising was attended with a circumstance that came near proving disastrous. Just as the frame was partially raised and the effort of every man was required to sustain and complete the work, an alarm was given that a hoy had fallen into the mill-pond and was drowned. Quick as thought, a large number rushed to the water, leaving their
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companions in labor in a most perilous position. For a little time a few only, thoughtful and brave men, stood at their posts, though they were almost led to tremble lest the weight they had to sustain should prove too much for their strength, and they should be crushed beneath the falling timbers. Fortunately, however, no harm ensued, and the drowning boy, who was Aaron, son of Hugh Mason, by great effort was saved.
The house was dedicated early the following winter, and the sermon was preached by Rev. John Sabin of Fitzwilliam. The Rev. Messrs. Ainsworth of Jaffrey, Pay- son of Rindge, Fish of Marlborough and Brown of Swanzey, took part in the exercises.
This house was situated upon what is now the north common, and faced the east. It is presumed that the interior arrangement was similar to the style then in vogue, being furnished in the central or body part with long slips or seats, while square pews were arranged next to the walls, both below and in the galleries. The house was painted on the outside at least, for we find that the town accepted the offer of Daniel W. Farrar to paint it for the unsold pews and two hundred dollars in money.
In January, 1816, the proprietors relinquished to the town all their interest in the meeting house, except the pews which had been sold to individuals. The deed was as follows :
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we Isaac Fuller, George Farrar, Daniel W. Farrar, Daniel Cutting and David White of Troy, in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, in consideration of the sum of twenty dollars paid by the said town of Troy, the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, have remised, released, and forever quitclaimed, and do by these presents remit, release, and forever quit- claim unto the said town of Troy, a certain house lately built in said town of Troy for public worship, and for a public meeting house,
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situated near the former town line between Fitzwilliam and Marlbor- ough, excepting the pews which have been sold and are the property of individuals as follows, viz:
BODY PEWS.
Number. Owner's Name. Number. Owner's Name.
1. Joshua Harrington.
18. David White.
2. Daniel W. Farrar.
19. Henry Tolman.
3. Elnathan Gorham.
20. James Godfrey.
4. Daniel Farrar.
21. Silas Wheeler.
5. Elijah Fuller.
22. Daniel Cutting.
7. William Barnard.
23. Samuel Farrar.
9. Isaac Fuller.
25.
Asa Brewer.
26. Salmon Whittemore.
27. A. Coolidge & L. Ward.
28. H. Jackson & T. Godding.
29. Jacob Daggett.
14. Ebenezer Wright.
30. Sylvester P. Flint.
31. Daniel W. Farrar.
32. Zopher Whitcomb.
WALL PEWS.
35. George Farrar.
43. Talmon Knights.
36. Thomas French.
44. William Farrar.
37. Caleb Perry. 45. Samuel Morse.
38. Daniel W. Farrar. 46. Joseph Haskell.
39. Josiah Lawrence. 47. Nathan Winch.
40. Peletiah Hodgkins. 48. Joseph Forristall.
41. Easman Alexander. 49. Edmund Bemis.
42. Solomon Alexander.
50. Ebenezer Nurse.
GALLERY PEWS.
1. Daniel W. Farrar.
2. Nathan Newell.
18. Joseph Butler.
3. Joshua Harrington, Jr. 19. Joseph Wheeler.
4. Thomas French. 20. Daniel W. Farrar.
5. Joseph Cutting.
21. Joseph Alexander.
6. Stephen Farrar. 22. Daniel Lawrence, Jr.
7. Aaron Holt. 23. Daniel W. Farrar.
8. Moses Aldrich.
24. Daniel W. Farrar.
S. Caleb Winch.
24. Luke Harris.
10. Silas Fife.
11. Samuel Starkey.
12. John Lawrence.
13. Daniel W. Farrar.
15. Jacob Osborn.
16. Jolın Starkey.
17. Samuel Rockwood.
17. Daniel W. Farrar.
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9. Daniel W. Farrar. 25. Daniel W. Farrar.
10. Daniel W. Farrar.
26. Daniel W. Farrar.
11. Daniel W. Farrar. 27. Daniel W. Farrar.
12. Daniel W. Farrar. 28. Daniel W. Farrar.
13. Levi Starkey. 29. Daniel W. Farrar.
14. Daniel W. Farrar. 30. Daniel W. Farrar.
15. Daniel W. Farrar. 31. Daniel W. Farrar.
16. Daniel W. Farrar. 32. William Lawrence.
To have and to hold the same together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to the said town of Troy forever.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this thirty-first day of January, eighteen hundred and sixteen.
In presence of us, WILLIAM BARNARD.
ISAAC FULLER. [L. S.]
GEORGE FARRAR. [L. S.]
SYLVESTER P. FLINT.
DANIEL W. FARRAR. [L. S.]
ABRAHAM COOLIDGE. DANIEL CUTTING. [L. S.]
CALEB PERRY.
DAVID WHITE. [L. S.]
A new religious society was formed Dec. 16, 1833, by the name of the Trinitarian Congregational Society of Troy, composed mostly of the members of the church, and a new constitution adopted.
The question of a new house of worship for the use of the society soon became a prominent factor, and at a society meeting held Nov. 12, 1834, it was voted to build a new meeting house, and a building committee chosen, consisting of Abel Baker, Solomon Goddard, Charles W. Whitney, Alpheus Crosby, Amos Sibley, Luke Harris, and Moses S. Perkins, who were authorized to obtain a suit- able lot, and make contracts for building, leaving it dis- cretionary with them to build with briek or wood. It was afterward voted that the house should be fifty-six feet long by forty-four wide, with a vestry under the roof. The land was contributed by Daniel W. Farrar, and it is presumed that operations were commenced the follow- ing spring, and the house completed early in the fall, for September 26th, the society voted to accept the report of
REV. DANIEL GOODHUE.
REV. LEVI BRIGHAM.
REV. JAMES MARSHALL.
REV. DAVID W. GOODALE.
REV. JOSIAH MERRILL.
REY. W.M. P. CLANCY.
REV. DIGHTON MOSES.
CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS.
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the building committee as to the expense of the house, which was $1,994.
The basement of the meeting house was built of gran- ite, by Alpheus Crosby, at his expense, and was fitted up and used as one or two tenements until 1871, when it was purchased by the society, together with some of the adjoining land, of the owner, William A. Harris, and made over into a vestry for the use of the church.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The choice of pews was given Daniel W. Farrar, as compensation for the land upon which the house stands, which is the present Congregational church.
The society received in 1872, a legacy from the estate of Mrs. Sophronia W. Jones, through which her residence became the property of the society for a parsonage, which was used and occupied as such until 1893, when the prop- erty was sold to Herbert A. Marshall, and a lot purchased of George N. Parmenter, on the Jaffrey road, upon which a new parsonage was built during the fall of 1893.
A call was extended to Rev. Jeremiah Pomeroy, a grad- uate of Amherst College and Auburn Theological Seminary,
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to become the first pastor of the Trinitarian society, and the third of the church, at a salary of four hundred dollars. He was installed Jan. 6, 1836, the introductory prayer being given by Rev. Giles Lyman of Jaffrey; Rev. L. P. Bates of Templeton, Mass., preached the sermon, the installing prayer was by Rev. Vinson Gould of Bernards- ton, Mass., charge by Rev. S. G. Clapp of Enfield, Mass., the right hand of fellowship was by Rev. Moses I. Gros- venor of Marlborough, the charge to the people by Rev. Z. S. Barstow of Keene, and the concluding prayer by
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Rev. Mr. Sabin of Fitzwilliam. There were several seasons of unusual interest during his ministry which continued until Feb. 27, 1844, when he was dismissed. He went to Harrisville, on leaving Troy, where he labored successfully for four years, when he went to Massachusetts.
Rev. Luther Townsend was ordained and installed pas- tor, March 5, 1845. He was a native of Fitzwilliam, and was born Aug. 12, 1813. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1839, and from Andover Theological Seminary in 1842.
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Mr. Townsend was pastor for fifteen years, being dis- missed May 22, 1860, after which he returned to Fitzwil- liam in feeble health, where he died of consumption, Feb. 9, 1862, aged forty-nine years.
From this time until September, 1865, there was no regular pastor, preaching being maintained by supplies, who were the Rev. Messrs. Easmon, Perry, Whitcomb, Jenkins, Alexander, Miller, Brown, Spaulding, Roberts and Beckwith.
Rev. Daniel Goodliue came in the fall of 1865, and remained until about April 1, 1868, and was succeeded by Rev. Levi Brigham.
Mr. Brigham was born in Marlborough, Mass., Oet. 14, 1806; graduated at Williams College, 1833, and An- dover Theological Seminary, 1836. Previous to coming here he preached in Dunstable, Mass., for fourteen years, and in Saugus, Mass., for eighteen years. He was pastor for eight years, or until Sept. 12, 1876, when he returned to his native town, where he died a few years since.
Rev. James Marshall was pastor from February, 1877, until his death, which occurred in April, 1878. The ser- vices of Rev. David W. Goodale were secured the following September. He was born in Douglass, Mass., Dec. 28, 1847; graduated from Monson Academy, 1871; Amherst College, 1875; Andover Theological Seminary, 1878. He was ordained and installed as pastor, Oet. 1, 1878. He resigned September, 1883, going to Sudbury, Mass. He was settled in Hillsborough Bridge, N. H., for several years, but is now at Suffield, Conn.
Rev. Josiah Merrill became the next pastor soon after the resignation of Mr. Goodale, and continued in that relation until the latter part of 1891, when he resigned on account of advanced age and feeble health. He died at Lynn, Mass., in the summer of 1894.
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Rev. Benjamin W. Pennock was pastor one year, from February 1892, till February 1893, and was succeeded by Rev. William P. Clancy, who commenced his labors July 1, 1893.
Rev. Dighton Moses became pastor in the fall of 1896.
For several years after the organization of the church no person held the office of deacon, probably some member of the church committee acting in that capacity. Since the organization of the church eleven persons have served as deacons.
Danforth Colburn, Jr., was elected July 3, 1823.
Caleb Wineh,
Jan. 18, 1825.
Abel Baker,
June 30, 1826.
Easman Alexander, ١١ Sept. 14, 1827.
Edwin Buttrick,
Sept. 4, 1863.
Luther Whittemore, Jan. 1, 1864.
Barrett Ripley,
Sept. 3, 1868.
James C. Parker,
Jan. 3, 1884.
Oliver W. Smith, April 5, 1891.
Asa C. Dort, ..
Thomas A. Birtwhistle,
Nov. 23, 1893. Nov. 23, 1893.
Deacons Baker, Alexander and Buttrick served the church from the time of their election to the office until their death, the two former for about thirty-six years each, and the latter for twenty-eight years, nearly.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH AND SOCIETY.
In November, 1789, a Baptist church was organized at the house of Agabus Bishop, in the southwestern part of what is now the town of Troy, with twenty-five mem- bers, whose names are as follows:
Agabus Bishop., Rebekah Bishop. Thomas Clark ..
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Mary Clark.
Rufus Freeman.
Thomas Tolman. Eben Ormsby. Hannah Ormsby. Elijah Ormsby. Eleazor Mason.
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Phebe Freeman.
Daniel Bullard.
Isaac Jackson.
Sarah Bullard.
Sarah Jackson.
Jesse Bishop.
Joseph Aldrich.
Rebekah Bishop, 1I.
Lucy Aldrich.
Timothy Godding.
John Godding.
Ruth Godding.
Mary Godding.
Mary Starkey.
Rebekah Bishop, III.
A set of articles of faith were adopted, the original of which has been preserved, and is in keeping of the clerk of the church in Troy.
This church was known for about twenty-five years as the "Baptist Church of Fitzwilliam." For about twelve years after the organization, the church was without reg- ular preaching services, but were favored occasionally with the services of the pastors of several neighboring Baptist churches. The following ycar considerable religious interest was manifest, and as a result the church licensed Mr. Rufus Freeman to preach the Gospel, and for a length of time not definitely known he furnished them with regular preaching.
For over forty years, or until 1836, they had no regu- lar place of worship, school and dwelling houses furnishing the places for its meetings. In 1836, under the pastoral labors of Rev. Obed Sperry, they united in worshiping with the First Congregational society, and met with them in the town house in the village. For some time the church was the owner of but one hymn book. Deacon Mason read the hymns; reading two lines, and then they sang them, and then he would read two more lines, and so on. And when a sufficient supply was purchased, it is said that he remarked that he "was sorry, as he was deprived of a great privilege."
Nov. 10, 1810, Arunah Allen was licensed to preach the Gospel, and was engaged by them as their settled minister
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at a salary of fifty dollars a year for his services, and a council called to ordain him.
About the time when the town of Troy was incorpo- rated in 1815, this church was divided into two branches. The branch in Troy assuming the name of the "Fitz- william and Troy Baptist Church," and the branch in Fitzwilliam assuming the name of the "First Baptist Church of Fitzwilliam." Some eighteen of its members were dismissed to become the nucleus of the latter church.
In 1817, December 18, the church voted to "call Brother Darius Fisher to ordination, and then to become their pastor." He held this relation for sixteen years, or until his death in 1834. A remarkable circumstance about the pastorate of Elder Fisher was that he received a salary of one dollar and a half a year and the shoeing of his horse.
From 1825 to 1836 there are no records whatever pertaining to the church except a document which shows that in 1827 Elder Fisher organized a missionary society, called the "Male and Female Society of Fitzwilliam and Troy for Missionary purposes."
In 1836, the "Fitzwilliam and Troy Baptist Church" assumed the name of " The First Baptist Church of Troy."
Rev. Obed Sperry became pastor in 1836, and served two years. From 1839 till 1844, Rev. John Woodbury was in charge of the pastorate. In 1840, he was aided in his labors by the famous evangelist, Rev. John Peacock, and a glorious revival was the result. During the five years of Mr. Woodbury's service there were thirty-one additions to the church.
Rev. P. P. Sanderson next served the church as pastor from 1845 to 1846, one year.
In 1846, the Rev. Phineas Howe was called to the pastorate, but felt obliged to resign on account of ill health.
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In 1847, at the meetings of the church, the question of the relations of the church to the liquor traffic were discussed, and they decided by vote, "That it was wrong to license men to sell spiritous liquors as a beverage." The church thus early taking a decided stand in the direction of temperance.
Rev. A. M. Piper succeeded to the pastorate in 1847, and served five years, during which time seven persons were added to the church. During the pastorate of Mr. Piper, steps were taken to build a house of worship of
BAPTIST CHURCH.
their own. At a church meeting on March 30, 1848, they voted to build a meeting house, and appointed a building committee consisting of the following persons: L. Brown, L. C. Clark, E. Lyon, A. S. Clark, and C. Mason. These brethren entered vigorously into the discharge of their duties. A site was obtained, the work commenced, and soon a convenient house was completed, and in January, 1849, it was dedicated with appropriate services to the worship of God. Here, from that time down to the present,
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they have been enabled to maintain the regular minis- tration of the Gospel.
Rev. A. B. Eggleston became pastor in 1853, and remained with them for two years. Rev. Joseph Mitchell followed in 1856, and labored with the church for one year. Rev. P. P. Briggs next supplied the pulpit for one vear. At the commencement of his labors he was assisted by Rev. John Peacock, the evangelist, and as a result of their combined labors, about thirty members were added to their membership.
Rev. John Fairman was pastor during the year 1857. In 1858, the church extended a call to Rev. C. D. Fuller, who labored with them for two years. Rev. J. B. Bills next had charge of the pastorate, remaining only a few months. From 1860 till 1862, the pulpit was supplied by W. H. Chamberlain. From 1862 till 1864, the church had 10 settled pastor, Rev. E. K. Bailey supplying the pulpit during these two years.
Rev. J. S. Herrick was next called to become their pas- tor. He began his labors in 1864, and was pastor for fourteen years, or until 1878. During his pastorate some seventy-eight additions were made in the church member- ship. Mr. Herrick had to retire from active labor on account of poor health.
Daniel R. Herrick, son of J. S. Herrick, was licensed to preach, and the church called him to become their pastor, calling a council for his ordination. He was pastor a little over a year, 1878-79, when he was obliged to retire on account of ill health. During his pastorate, twenty- four united with the church. During the succeeding two years the church was without a pastor, the pulpit being supplied by various ministers.
Rev. O. E. Brown became pastor in 1881 and remained with the church for three years, being succeeded in 1884
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by Rev. W. F. Grant, who labored with them for four years, resigning in 1888.
Rev. L. E. Scharf became pastor in October, 1889, and remained with them two years, when he resigned, and Rev. D. R. Herrick again became the pastor for a short period, six months, being succeeded by Rev. W. W. Hackett, who resigned about Jan. 1, 1894, being succeeded by the present pastor, Rev. E. W. Dow.
The church has licensed eleven young men to preach the Gospel, all of whom, except two, have served the church as pastors.
The following persons have served as deacons :
Eleazor Mason.
Luke C. Clark.
A. Stone.
Howard Clark.
T. Godding.
Alvah S. Clark.
E. Lyon.
I. Stowell.
A. M. Smith. Charles W. Brown.
Lemuel Brown.
Frank L. Brown.
Mr. Godding was elected in 1818, and served for thirty-eight years, and Mr. Alvah S. Clark has also served for about thirty-eight years.
During the early years of the church's history, and at times in its later years, the church has had to contend against adverse influences, growing out of a variety of causes or circumstances, which have hindered its pros- perity. Years ago there existed in most of the New England States, as well as in New Hampshire, what was called the "Standing order," which compelled all property holders to pay a church tax for the maintenance of the State church. This law worked very disadvantageously against the members of this church, for they were not rich in worldly goods, and consequently every dollar they were compelled to pay for the support of another society, lessened the means of supporting their own society. Thus
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we see their pecuniary resources, for a considerable time, were not sufficient to meet all demands made upon them, and necessary to be met, in order to promote the rapid and vigorous growth of the church.
Another hindrance has been the frequent pastoral changes that have taken place, and also the frequent removals of the members to other churches in the land, seeking their fortunes elsewhere in their attempt to better their condition in life. Several causes have led to the fre- quent pastoral changes. In the past, if not at the present time, it has been the established policy of the denomina- tion to oppose the practice of settling ministers for life. Another cause, as already stated, has been the pecuniary condition of the church, which has seemed to render the removals necessary.
There have been two exceptions to the prevailing prac- tice of the denomination regarding pastoral changes. Rev. Darius Fisher was licensed by the church, ordained as pas- tor, holding the position for sixteen years, or until his death, which took place in 1834. The other was Rev. J. S. Herriek, who was pastor for fourteen years.
There is in connection with the church a Ladies' Benev- olent Society which has done much good work in the cause of humanity.
The membership of the church was one hundred and fourteen in 1895.
During the year 1892, extensive repairs were made to the church, and an addition built upon the east end for a vestry, affording commodious and pretty quarters for all church gatherings, while the interior arrangement of the church was changed, the pulpit and choir being placed at the east or opposite end, and the body of the church fitted with new and modern pews.
Deacon C. W. Brown was one of the prime factors in
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the church's progress, and it was largely through his efforts that the improvements were carried out, and his was the first funeral to be held in the church after its completion.
The improvements and addition necessitated quite an outlay, but the church was fortunate in having the debt liquidated soon after, and at the present time they are free from any indebtedness.
THE UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY.
A few of the citizens of the town holding more liberal views npon religion than either of the religious societies, called a meeting at the town hall to consider the expe- diency of forming a new society. Isaac Aldrich, Jr., was chosen moderator, and Leonard Farrar, clerk, and those present voted to form a new society; and a committee chosen to prepare a constitution, consisting of Leonard Farrar, Charles Carpenter and Isaac Aldrich, Jr. At an adjourned meeting Sept. 25, 1858, this committee reported a constitution which was adopted, and the society assumed the name of "The First Liberal Union Society of Troy."
At an adjourned meeting two days after, this society elected its officers as follows, viz: Isaac Aldrich, Jr., presi- dent ; Charles Carpenter, Francis Foster, Stephen B. Farrar, directors; John Clement, secretary.
The society never had a settled minister, but hired dif- ferent persons for limited periods, the services being held in the town hall.
CHAPTER VIII.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS AND LOCAL TRADITIONS.
TOPOGRAPHY .- LIST OF MILLS AND SHOPS THIRTY YEARS AGO .- WILD ANI- MALS .- WOLF AND BEAR HUNTS.
According to a computation made by Capt. J. S. Adams of Fitzwilliam, for Dr. A. M. Caverly, Troy comprises an area of twelve miles, four hundred eighty-five acres and thirty-five rods, and is bounded on the north by Marlbor- ough. on the cast by Jaffrey, on the south by Fitzwilliam, and on the west by Swanzey and Richmond. The surface is very hilly and uneven; the highest part is Gap moun- tain, situated in the easterly part, and separated from the Monadnock by a deep ravine. The surface, so broken, affords almost every variety of soil, with some extensive meadows, both in the easterly and westerly parts, while in the central are some excellent interval lands. The south branch of the Ashuelot river passes through the center of the town. This rises from Rockwood pond in Fitzwilliam, flowing north, and in its course receives several tribu- taries, the first being the Keith brook, near the south line of the town; the second, the Jackson brook, which rises in Richmond, flows east and discharges its waters into the pond near the depot. The Ward brook, in the easterly part, drains the westerly slopes of the Monadnock and Gap mountains, and in its course towards the west, receives the Bowker brook, and turning north, enters the Branch just above the blanket mill dam. Brandy brook -so-called from the color of its water-rises in the south- east part of Marlborough, and flowing southwest enters
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