History of Bedford, New Hampshire, from 1737 : being statistics compiled on the occasion of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town, May 15, 1900, Part 113

Author: Bedford (N.H. : Town)
Publication date: 1903
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III. Emma Josephine, dau. of Rodney M.2, b. 1855, July 15; m. 1877, May 22, George F. Berry, b. 1830, March 25, son of William and Mary (French) Berry; they res. in Pittsfield, where Mr. Berry d. 1897, Oct. 7. They had seven ch., b. in Pittsfield: Mabel Rollins4, b. 1878, Nov. 10; Arthur Dodge4, b. 1881, Jan. 30; George Rodney4, b. 1883, July 17; Mary Abby4, b. 1885, Sept. 5; Henry Foster4, b. 1888, May 26; Laura4, b. 1890, March 21; Harriet4. b. 1893, Jan. 13.

III. Rodney Foster, son of Rodney M.2, b. 1857, Dec. 19; farmer; m. 1897, Sept. 9, Ella Maud, b. New Boston, 1877, Dec. 20, dau. of Martin Van Buren and Sophia (Curry) Worden of New Boston, formerly of Ellenburgh, Clinton Co., New York.

III. Eliza Dodge, dau. of Rodney M.2, b. 1863, June 12; m. 1887, Nov. 23, Edward Alfred Porter of this town; he was b. in Manchester, 1864, Feb. 27, son of Alfred and Eliza (Cutler) Porter of Bedford. They have six ch., all b. in Bedford but one: Gordon Alfred4, b. 1888, March 27; Charles Edward4, b. in Londonderry, 1890, Dec. 30; Marion4, b. 1894, July 3; Helen Elizabeth4, b. 1897, Sept. 28; John Henry4, b. 1900, March 6; Jane Dodge4, b. 1902, May 25.

II. James Morrison, son of Charles1, b. 1826, Aug. 20; m. 1852, May 4, Mary Frances, b. 1833, Feb. 10, dau. of Stephen and Mary (Cutler) Goffe; she d. 1857, March 24. James M. d. 1854, April 25. They had one ch .: James Trask Goffe8, b. 1853, Oct. 4, and d. 1854, Jan. 20.

RUNDLETT.

The name Rundlett is of English origin. Through the lapse of time its orthography has become changed into Runlet, Runlett, Ranlet, Ranlett, Rundlett, Rundlet, Randlett, Randlet, and Rundlette. It is probable that the first spelling was the original one, but this cannot be verified. Branches of the original family are to be found in different parts of this country, more especially in New Hampshire and Maine. The Rundletts of Bedford were of the Maine branch.

I. Nathaniel Rundlett was b. in Maine and m. Lydia A. Lambert of Wiscasset, Me. Five ch. were b. to them, three sons and two daughters. The youngest son was Thomas Rundlett2, b. 1785, March 7.

II. Thomas, son of Nathaniel1, was b. 1785, March 7, and d. 1864, Sept. 10 (see biographical sketch). He m., 1812, Nov. 20, Fanny Ayer of Hampstead, N. H .; she was b. 1793, Oct. 22, and d. 1859, May 8. They had twelve ch., as follows: Leonard3, b. 1813, Oct. 13; Will- iam Ayer3, b. 1815, July 20; Jesse Ayer3, b. 1817, Aug. 9; Thomas8, b. 1819, Sept . 7, d. 1848, Sept. 9, unm .; James3, b. - , d. 1844, May 26, unm .; Charles E.3, b. 1822, Oct. 12, d. 1855, Dec., unm .; Thankful W.3, b. 1825, Feb. 25, d. unm .; Sarah F.8, b. 1826, Aug. 15, d. 1845, Sept. 22, unm .; Andrew J.3, b. - , d. in infancy; Susan8 and John8, b. 1829, April 19, John d. in infancy; Lucy8, b. 1833, Sept. 12, d. 1881, June 4, unm.

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III. Leonard, son of Thomas2, b. 1813, Oct. 13; m. 1839, Nov. 12, Caro- line Barr, b. 1819, June 28, d. 1895, Feb. 5. He d. 1853, May 3. They had two ch .: Frank Leoline4, b. 1845, June 16; Clara Bell4, b. 1850, July 16, m. Luke W. Balch in Manchester, 1870, July 7. She d. 1871, Nov. 30.

IV. Frank Leoline, son of Leonard3, b. 1845, June 16; m. 1868, June 5, in Bedford, Mary Emma Maskey. They have Mabel Violas, Carrie Bells, Blanche Louises, and Ethel May5, all now living.

III. William Ayer, son of Thomas2, b. 1815, July 20; m. Louisa Hayes McPherson, b. 1814, Aug .; d. 1880, Feb. 5. He d. 1880, March 15 (see sketch). They had seven ch .: Louise Caroline4, b. 1842, May 8; Helen Mary4, b. 1842, Feb., d. 1854; Thankful Frances4, b. 1845, Jan. 8, now alive, m. D. B. Hagar, of West Gardiner, Mass., no issue; Albyron Pierce4, b. 1847, Dec. 3, drowned 1856, July 5 (see page 641); Estella Jane4, b. 1849, Jan. 24, now living unm .; Will- iam Ayer, Jr.4, b. 1851, Sept. 6, now living unm. (see sketch); Louis John4, b. 1858, March 14 (see sketch).

IV. Louise Caroline, dau. of William Ayer3, b. 1842, May 8; m. Charles R. McCollom of Goffstown. Ch .: Sarah5, Louise5, Marion5, and Mary Etta5, all living.

IV. Louis John, son of William Ayer3, b. 1858, March 14; m. 1892, Sept. 6, Carrie Belle Copley of New Britain, Conn., and has two ch., Copley McPherson5 and Lois5.

III. Jesse Ayer, son of Thomas2, b. 1817, Aug. 9; m. 1842, Sept. 7, Mar- tha St. John, b. 1825, June 5, d. 1897, Sept. 17; he is still living, aged 86 years, and was always a power in the community in which he resided. They had four ch .: James Redway4, b. 1844, Aug. 7, m. Florence M. Early, no issue; Clarles M.4, b. 1847, Aug. 1, unm .; Adin Cady4, b. 1852, Oct. 17, d. 1873, Feb. 19; Isabel Watson4, b. 1855, Jan. 21, m. Marcellus N. Bliss, have one ch., Ida Merrill5, who m. Laertes N. Bert.

III. Susan, dau. of Thomas2, b. 1829, April 19; m. Col. H. O. Dudley; she d. 1860, March 7; leaving one child, Clara4, now alive and m.

THOMAS RUNDLETT.

Thomas Rundlett? was for many years a hat manufacturer in Piscata- quog, N. H., then a part of Bedford. He was a man of firmness and ster- ling worth. He was a valued member of the Masonic fraternity and thor- oughly devoted to its interests. He was senior warden of Bible lodge at Goffstown in 1823. The first general meeting of Lafayette lodge was held at his house in Bedford on the 4th of March, 1824. A petition asking for a lodge in Bedford, to be hailed as Lafayette lodge, was presented at this meeting, being signed by Robert Dunlap, master, Thomas Rundlett, sen- ior warden, and John Moor, junior warden. He was master of this lodge for the years 1832 and 1851. He was honorary member of Mt. Horeb Chapter and a member of Trinity Commandery of Knights Templar.

He was also an active member of the Amoskeag Veterans, justice of the peace in Bedford from 1834 to 1838, quorum from 1838 to 1850, and consta- ble in 1828.

William Ayer Rundlett, the second son of Thomas Rundlett, lived for a time in Piscataquog in business with his father. Failing health compelled him to adopt farming, and he located opposite the John A. McGaw estate on the river road in Bedford, N. H. He was a natural musician and for many years was widely known as a successful instructor in dancing. He never sought or attained political prominence.

Louis John Rundlett, the third son of William Ayer Rundlett, was born in Bedford, attended the district schools of that town, and afterward graduated from the public schools of Manchester, N. H. He graduated from Dartmouth college in 1881, taught five years in Penacook, N. H.,

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and since that time has been superintendent of schools in Concord, N. H. His son Copley is the last male descendant of this branch of the Rundlett family now alive.

In general this branch has attained no great prominence in any of the professional or political fields. The lives of its members have been useful but uneventful, and the stock appears to be dying out in common with that of other early settlers.

SARGENT.

I. Thomas Daniel, son of Enoch P. and Jane (Jameson) Sargent, was b. in Manchester, 1828, Nov. 5; farmer; he m. 1853, Nov. 12, Elizabeth Betsey, b. in Goffstown, 1837, March 31, dau. of James M. and Emily (Ordway) Tenney. They have res. at Syracuse, N. Y., Goffstown, Manchester, and Mont Vernon, whence they came to Bedford in 1892. Had ch .: Sarah Jane2, b. Syracuse, N. Y. 1858, Nov. 16; George Wilbur2, b. Goffstown, 1863, Nov. 19, d. 1865, Feb. 20; Cora Frances2, b. Manchester, 1866, July 5, m. 1877, Oct. 17, Henry S. Bagley, res. in Manchester; James Willis?, b. Goffstown, 1870, April 9; John Marshall?, b. 1874, Jan. 19.

II. Sarah Jane, dau. of Thomas D.1, b. 1858, Nov. 16: m. 1880, Feb. 21, William H. Swartz, master mason in erecting the new building for the Manchester print works, said to be the largest building of its kind in the world; res. in Bedford. They have ch .: Mabel8; Lizzie8; Charles3; Estella3.

II. James Willis, son of Thomas D.1, b. 1870, April 9; m. 1892, Sept. 11, Emma A., b. 1867, April 1, dau. of Edward G. and Johanna F. (Hirsch) Anderson of Memel, Germany. They res. here, and have: Elizabeth M.3, b. 1893, Dec. 3; Thomas Edward3, b. 1896, Jan. 21; Mabel E.3, b. 1898, March 10; Walter J.3, b. 1899, March 26; Alice L.8, b. 1900, Nov. 15; George W.3, b. 1902, July 24.

II. John Marshall, son of Thomas D.1, b. 1874, Jan. 19; farmer; m. 1898, Aug. 21, Hannah Abbie, b. in Deering, 1877, Feb. 24, dau. of Dennis R. and Mary Abbie (Wilson) Chase; res. here. They have Dennis Chase3, b. 1899, Nov. 21; Arthur Marshall8, b. 1901, Feb. 28.

SAVAGE.

FAMILY CHART OF REV. THOMAS SAVAGE OF BEDFORD.

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*Maj. Thomas Savage came over in 1635, and married Faith Hutchinson. Rev. John Cotton says of the mother of Faith, " She was well beloved, and all the faithful em- braced her conference, and bless God in her fa thrul discourses." But he adds, " She had two great errors that the Holy Ghost dwells personally in a justified per- son, and that nothing of sanctification can help to evidence to believers their justification."

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tGraduated at Harvard college in 1659. Married Hannah, dau. of G. Tyng, Esq. tBorn, 1640.

§Graduated at Harvard college in 1682.

|| Born in 1674. Graduated at Harvard college, 1695.

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** Born, 1760. Graduated at Harvard college in 1778. Married Margaret Vose (see Vose).

tt Born, 1793. Graduated at Harvard college in 1813.

I. Maj. Thomas Savage came over to this country in 1635, and m. Faith, dau. of the celebrated Mrs. Ann Hutchinson, so well known in the early history of New England. As Bedford was one of the townships granted to soldiers who served in the Nar- ragansett war, it may be interesting to notice that Major Savage commanded the forces of Massachusetts in the early part of that war. In Gookin's account is the following curious certificate signed by him, bearing testimony to the good conduct of the praying Indians who joined him as allies:

These do certify, that I, Thomas Savage, of Boston, being Commander of the English forces at Mount Hope, in the beginning of the war between the English and Indians, about July, 1675, and afterwards, in March. 1676, at Menumene, and Hadley, in both which expeditions, some of the Chris- tian Indians belonging to Natick, were in the army; as at Mount Hope were about 40 men, and at Menumene. 6. I do testify on their behalf, that they carried themselves well, and approved themselves courageous sol- diers, and faithful to the English interest. Dated at Boston, the 20th day of Dec'r, 1677.

THOMAS SAVAGE.

In the Proprietor's records, previous to the incorporation of the town is found the name of a son of Major Savage, Perez, who probably inherited a right from his father. In the town records, down to a late period, is seen the name of Habijah Savage on the non-resident tax-list, who was a grandson of Major Savage, and great-grandfather of the Rev. Thomas Savage of Bedford. In the possession of the Hon. James Savage of Boston there was, in 1850, a printed sermon (the only copy probably extant), preached by Rev. Samuel Willard, second minister of the Old South church, Boston. The title runs thus, "The righteous man's death, a presage of evil; a funeral sermon upon Major Thomas Savage from Isaiah, LVII:1, 1681." With regard to the paternal descent of the Rev. Thomas Savage it may be remarked that all of his ancestors, from the one who came over, were b. in Boston for several generations, were members of the Old South church, and were engaged in military or mercantile pursuits. The first ministers in the line were the Rev. Thomas Savage of this town and Rev. William T. Savage, Franklin, N. H.

V. Ezekiel Savage, Esq., was b. in Boston, 1760, Oct. 17; received degree at Harvard college, 1778. While he was a member of the college it was removed to Concord, Mass., the college buildings being occupied by our troops. He said that while at college at Cambridge he one day went to Winter Hill to see our troops that were posted there, and while on the hill a cannon ball fired from Boston, then in possession of the British, came so near as to throw up the dirt upon him. In early life he prepared for the ministry and preached for a short time, but failing health obliged him to abandon it. He studied divinity with Rev. Mr. Smith of Weymouth, Mass., one of whose daughters married the first President Adams, and was mother of John Q. Adams. He m. Margaret, dau. of Col. Joseph Vose* of Milton (see Vose), and

*Col. Joseph Vose commanded a regiment in the Revolutionary war, and had a horse shot under him in one of the actions connected with the capture of Burgoyne. The saddle-blar ket was still in possession of the family in 1850, with the perforation made by the ball.

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was for many years a civil magistrate in Salem, Mass., well known in Essex county. He d. at Salem, 1837, June. Ch .: Sarah6; Margaret6; Thomas6; Mary H.6; John H.6; Ann6.

VI. Rev. Thomas, son of Ezekiel5, Esq., was b. in Boston, 1793, Sept. 2. Completed his collegiate course at Harvard college, 1813; pur- sued the study of theology for some time at Cambridge, and finished his preparation under the care of the Mississippi Presby- tery, 1822. He was m., 1st, at St. Francisville, La., 1822, May 9, to Miss Lucy Woodruff, b. in Litchfield, Conn., 1790, Aug. 10, a descendant from the Grisfold family in Connecticut. She d. 1847, May 16. A sermon on the occasion of her death was deliv- ered by Rev. Mr. Allen. He m., 2d. 1848, Oct. 12, Miss Sarah Webster of Haverhill, N. H., b. 1816. Her father, Benjamin Webster, son of William, brother of Judge Webster, was cousin to the Hon. Daniel Webster, son of Judge Webster of Salisbury, N. H., but originally from Hampton, N. H. Rev. Thomas d. 1866, May 8, having been pastor of the Bedford Presbyterian church for forty years, 1825-1865 (see Sketches of Bedford Minis- try). Sarah, his wife, d. 1898. Ch. by 1st mar .: Julia Ann7, b. in Baton Rouge, La., 1823, Feb. 6, m. L. N. Robb, and res. in Rodney, Miss .; James Woodruff", b. Bedford, 1826, Feb. 2 (see biographical sketch); Lucretia7, b. Bedford, 1828, April 27; Frances7, b. in Bedford, 1834, April 7. Ch. by 2d mar .: Thomas7, b. in Bedford, 1852, Jan. 20; Surah M.7, b. Bedford, 1856, June 14. VII. Lucretia, dau. of Rev. Thomas6, b. Bedford, 1828, April 27; m. Rev. Thomas Cleland, and res. in Natchez, Miss. They had one ch.

VII. Frances, dau. of Rev. Thomas6, b. in Bedford, 1834, April 7; m. Rev. William House, who d. - She res. in Providence, R. I. They had four ch .: James Savage8; Morris William8; Lucy Wood- ruff8; Eliot Vose8.

VII. Lieut. Thomas, son of Rev. Thomas6, b. Bedford, 1852, Jan. 20; m. Mrs. Lucy (Burkhalter) Curtiss, and res. in Maplewood, Mass. He d. 1899, Nov., and is buried in the Bedford Centre cemetery (see sketch; also, see lawyers).

VII. Sarah M., dau. of Rev. Thomas6, b. in Bedford, 1856, June 14; m. Col. Fred A. Palmer of Manchester, where she still res. He d. They had one son, Waldo.8

JAMES WOODRUFF SAVAGE.

James Woodruff Savage was born in Bedford, N. H., Feb. 2, 1826. He was the son of Rev. Thomas Savage and Lucy Woodruff, the names of both parents being distinguished through the annals of New England his- tory. His early life, passed in the rural surroundings of a charming coun- try, was deeply influenced by the environments of a minister's household, its earnest and sober faith, culture, and refinements. By means of the meagre facilities afforded by the public schools for study, and instruction at home, he was enabled in September, 1841, to enter Phillips Andover academy for his preparation for Harvard college. In August, two years later, he entered that university, whence he graduated in 1847, standing seventh in his class, and was the fourteenth of his family to graduate from that college.

The year following was spent in teaching in the state of Georgia, at the end of which time he returned to the North, and commenced the study of law in the office of Judge Origen S. Seymour of Litchfield, Conn., and was admitted to the bar of that county, Feb. 12, 1850. Mr. Savage pro- ceeded at once to New York, and entered, as managing clerk, the office of his cousin, Hon. Lewis B. Woodruff, who at that time held high rank as a practising lawyer in that city. Here he worked assiduously in the active practice of his profession until the breaking out of our Civil war, when he

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volunteered to the country's call for aid. He was appointed to the rank of captain on General Fremont's staff, rose to that of major, and finally became lieutenant-colonel. Desirious of more active participation in the struggle for the Union, he obtained permission of Governor Seymour of New York to organize a regiment, and succeeded in recruiting the Twelfth New York cavalry. As colonel of this body of men he served till the close of the war. His conduct in the army was characterized by fearless adher- ence to duty, bravery in battles at the front, undaunted by physical hard- ship and danger.

The two years following General Lee's surrender were spent by Mr. Sav- age in the South, a student of the cotton industry and the political condi- tions of that section of the country. In 1867 he journeyed to Nebraska, just admitted to the Union, settled in Omaha, forming a partnership for the general practice of law, with the Hon. Charles F. Manderson, now of the United States senate. After eight years he was elected judge for two succeeding terms. Ill health, however, obliged him to resign this posi- tion before the expiration of his second term. In April, of 1875, Judge Savage was married to Mrs. Lucy T. Morris, daughter of Alanson Tucker, Esq., of Derry, N. H. In 1883 he resumed his general law practice, and continued to labor with more or less vigor until his death. About this time he was appointed by President Cleveland government director of the Union Pacific Railway company, which position he continued to hold under President Harrison's administration. Many other offices of trust and honor came to him in his now fully developed manhood. He was director of the Omaha public library; a trustee of Bellevue college; presi- dent of the Omaha club; president of state historical society, and was urged to accept the chancellorship of the state university, but declined. During the last few years of his life, labor being no longer a necessity, Judge Savage spent much time in travel and literary work, particularly along the lines of classical study and historical research. Fond of Shakes- peare, he possessed a library of rich and rare editions of the works of that poet. An interested student of American history, he has contributed many valuable papers to historical literature, especially regarding the early history of the West.

It seemed that he was destined to many years of enjoyment and useful- ness, but these hopes were not to be realized. for during the last summer of his life, spent so enjoyably among the hills of his native town, disease was already upon him. After many weeks of intense suffering, death came to him 1890, Nov. 22, taking from earth and his loved ones one of Nature's noblemen, and a true and devoted friend.

Of the personal characteristics and attributes of Judge Savage we may learn much from the eulogistic tributes of his lifelong friends and asso- ciates. "He was one of the men the world cannot afford to forget, a man of resources, not found wanting when the occasion called, an upright citi- zen, a kindly neighbor, attaining a position at the bar equalled by few, an able, learned and honorable member of his profession." Through all his life he met unrelentingly the demands of duty whenever they came to him, and obeyed them with such ability and understanding as were given to him, discharging the duties of his many public offices with credit to himself, and with satisfaction to all. His friendship was true and lasting, and greatly valued by all who possessed it. "Judge Savage was a man great not only in valor as a defender of his country's honor, not only in law and letters, but above and beyond all he was great in honesty of pur- pose, and in simplicity of character." " He did not live in vain; the genius, love, and sympathy which cheered on so many a weary pilgrim in the storm-swept path of life have won for him immortality in the hearts and minds of ever-mindful friends and their descendants."

A fitting epitaph for him would be, " He was a good man, and a just." In the garments last worn by him was found after his death a bit of poetry written by Tennyson, which is so suggestive of Judge Savage's clear faith

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and belief during life, and the composure with which he met death, that it seems to form a fitting close to this brief sketch.

" Sunset and evening star,- And a clear call for me; And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea.

"For such a time as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound or foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again-home.

"Twilight and evening bell, And after that-the dark, And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark.

" For though from out my bourne of time and place The flood may hear me far,

I hope to meet my Pilot face to face, When I have crossed the bar."

LIEUT. THOMAS SAVAGE.

Lieut. Thomas Savage was one of the best known, highly esteemed, and honored citizens of Boston, and like many another son of New Hamp- shire, shed lustre on the state of his nativity. He was born in Bedford in 1832, a son of Rev. Thomas Savage, who for forty years was pastor of the Presbyterian church of that town. On the maternal side, also, his ances- try was illustrious, his mother being Sarah Webster, whose father was own cousin to the Hon. Daniel Webster.

He was educated at Pinkerton academy and Dartmouth college, and taught school several winter terms at Hanover. He was of studious incli- nations, and ever manifested a deep interest in literary matters. On graduating from Dartmouth he entered upon the study of law with Judge David Cross and Hon. Henry E. Burnham, continuing his studies until admitted to the bar in Manchester. (See Lawyers.) He was for many years a member of the celebrated law firm of Allen, Long & Savage, the second member of the firm being John D. Long, subsequently governor of Massachusetts, and, later, a member of President Mckinley's cabinet as secretary of the navy.

Lieutenant Savage was a very successful lawyer, and was a member of the bar of the supreme court of the United States. He was a Mason, and widely known as a prominent member of the Ancient and Honorable Ar- tillery company of Boston, being one of its foremost speakers on the occa- sion of its memorable trip to London. His family has been identified with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company from its origin. Maj. Thomas Savage, a lineal ancestor, was a charter member, and five times elected commander of the company, viz., 1651, '59, '68, '75, '80. Ephraim Savage was ensign, 1678, and commander, 1683. Thomas Savage was ensign, 1681, and lieutenant, 1681 or 1691. Thomas Savage, Jr., was ensign, 1701, lieutenant, 1703, and commander, 1705. Habijah Savage was lieutenant, 1709, and commander, 1711, 1721, 1727. Thomas Savage was ensign, 1752, 1755, lieutenant, 1755, and commander, 1757. Thomas Savage of Bedford was elected second lieutenant, 1886, first lieutenant, 1896; he died 1899, Nov., as the result of a severe accident, having fallen from the electric cars while riding in Boston. A delegation of eight offi- cers of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company escorted the remains to Bedford, where he was buried 1899, Nov. 29.

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SCHNEIDER.

I. Ernest Edward, a farmer, was b. 1834, Oct. 15, son of Christian and Sophia (Helm) Schneider of Saxony, Germany. He emigrated to Manchester, N. H., where he m., 1859, July 5, Caroline, b. Prus- sia, Ger., 1838, Oct. 5, dau. of Charles and Helen (Hoffman) Burg- hart. (The former was b. in Prussia, 1798, Oct. 25; the latter, 1799, June 29.) They settled in Manchester, but rem. to Bedford previous to 1865. Ch .: Edward Everett2, b. Manchester, 1862, May 22; Walter William2, b. 1865, March 19; Louise Beatrice2, b. 1867, April 3; Emily Helen2, b. 1869, April 21.

II. Walter William, son of Ernest Edward1, m. 1887, April 21, Elizabeth McCoombs; res. in Merrimack. They have four ch .: Charlotte3; George3; Edwin3; Gertrude3.

II. Louise Beatrice, dau. of Ernest Edward1, b. 1867, April 3; m. 1884, Sept. 4, Arthur W. Parkhurst; res. Pittsburg, Pa .; had two ch. II. Emily Helen, dau. of Ernest Edward1, b. 1869, April 21; m. 1898, July 4, Clinton W. Blood; res. in Merrimack and has two ch .: Percy Eugene3; Henry Alfred8.

SEAVY.

I. Samuel Seavy, the first of this name of whom we have record in town, lived to a great age. He res. for a time in Candia, where his ch., John2 and Dolly2, were b., and both of whom m. and set- tled in Bedford.

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History of Bedford, New Hampshire, from 1737 : being statistics compiled on the occasion of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town, May 15, 1900, Part 113

Author: Bedford (N.H. : Town) Publication date: 1903 Publisher: Concord, N. H. : The Rumford Printing Co. Number of Pages: 1202

Author: Bedford (N.H. : Town)
Publication date: 1903
Publisher: Concord, N. H. : The Rumford Printing Co.
Number of Pages: 1202