History of Rockingham and Strafford counties, New Hampshire : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 144

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Philadelphia : J. W. Lewis
Number of Pages: 1714

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1808-9 .- Eliphalet Cleutman, Azeriah Waldron, Job Otis, John Mc- Daniel.

1810-11 .- Eliphalet Cloutman, Levi Buzel, Azeriah Waldron, Job Otis.

. 1812 .- Eliphalet Cloutman, William Jones, James Foss, Jr., Azeriah Waldron.

1813 .- Thomas Hussey, Azeriah Waldron, Levi Buzel, John Kingman. 1814 .- Thomas Hussey, Levi Bnzel, John Kingman, Edmund Caverly.

1815 .- Thomas llussey, Capt. Azeriah Waldron, John Kingman, Edmund Caverly.

1816 .- Themas Ilussey, Azeriah Waldren, Tobias Roberts, Edmund Caverly.

1817 .- Thomas Ilussey, Tobias Roberts, John Kingman, Sammel Shack- ford, Jr.

1818 .- Thomas IInssey, Tobias Roberts, Azeriah Waldron, John Mc- Daniel.

1819 .- Thomas Hussey, Tebias Roberts, John Caverly, Job Waldron.

1820 .- Thomas Hussey, Joshua Otis, John Caverly (4th), John Waldron.

1821 .- Thomas Hussey, Samuel Shackford, Jr., John Waldron, Isaac Daniels.

1822 .- Thomas !Inssey, John Waldron, Jeremiah Buzzell, Elisha Weod- bury.

1823 .- Thomas Hussey, John Waldron, Isanc Daniels, David Winkley. 1824 .- Thomas Hussey, John Waldron, Isaac Daniels, Jacob D. Foss.

1825 .- Thomas Hussey, Elias Varney, Henry Hill, Jacob D. Foss.

1826 .- Thomas Hussey, Elias Varney, Henry Ilill, Ebenezer Buzzell.

1827 .- Thomas Hussey, Ebenezer Bnzzell, Isaac Daniels, Jeremiah Buz- zell.

1828 .- Thomas Hussey, Elias Varney, Samuel Sherburne, James Han- son.

1829 .- Thomas Hussey, Samuel Sherburne, Samuel E, Buzzell, Aaron Young.

1830 .- Micaiah S. Clongh, Asron Young, Samnel E. Buzzell, Jonathan Drew.

1831 .- Thomas T. Hall, Jonathan Drew, Jonathan Yonng, Benjamin Odiorne.

1832 .- Thomas T. Hall, Jonathan Young, Benjamin Odierne, Aaron Young.

1833 .- Ebenezer Bnzzell, Aaron Young, Jonathan Young, Samnel F. Brewster.

1834 .- Ebenezer Buzzell, Samuel F. Brewster, Micaiah S. Clough, Jacob D. Foss. .

1835 .- Ebenezer Buzzell, Jacob D. Fess, Micaiah S. Clough, Jeremiah Buzzell.

1836,-Hiram Hall, Jacob D. Foss, Levi Felker, Jacob Sherburne.

1837 .- Hiram Hall, Micaiah S. Clough, Thomas Hussey, Jacob Sher- Imarne.

1838 .- Benjamin Odiorne, Jacob D. Foss, Thomas Hussey, Jeremialı Buz- zell.

1839 .- Benjamin Odiorne, Aaren Young, Trne William McDaniel, Jona- than Young.

1840 .- Alexander Waterhouse, True William McDaniel, Hiram Hall, Nicholas Caverly.

1841 .- Alexander Waterhense, Hiram Ilall, Benjamin Odierne, Darius Winkley.

1842 .- Thomas T. Hall, Gilman Hall, Samuel F. Brewster, John 11. Winkley, Jr.

1843 .- Thomas T. Hall, Benjamin Odiorne, John H. Winkley, John D. Peirce.

1844 .- Thomas T. Hall, Benjamin Odiorne, John II. Winkley, John D. Peirce.

1845 .- William Waterhouse, Gilman Hall, Elias Varney, Ilezekiah Thompson.

1846 .- William Waterhense, William Il. Young, Lyman Locke, Elias Varney.

1847 .- William Waterhouse, William H. Young, Lyman Locke, Elishin Locke, Jr.

1848,-Wilham Waterhense, Elisha Locke, Jr., True William McDaniel, Joli S. Caverly.

1849,-William Waterhouse, True William McDaniel, Solomon Waldron, John S. Caverly.

1850 .- Benjamin Thompson, Hezekiah Thompson, Jolin S. Buzzell, Al- bert 11. Daniels.

1851 .-- Benjamin Thompson, John S. Bnzzell, Albert II. Daniel, Solonion Waldron.

1852 .- William Waterhonse, Benjamin Odiorne, Iliram Felker, Surith Perry.

1853 .- Albert K. Waterhouse, Benjamin Odiorne, Smith Perry, Seth W. Woodman.

1854 .- Albert K. Waterhouse, Sethi W. Woodman, Jonathan F. Berry, James B. Peirce.

1855 .- Jonathan R. Drew, Ebenezer Buzzell, John Felker, John Mc- Daniel.

1856 .- Jonathan R. Drew, John Felker, Jolin S. Buzzell, Lyman Locke. 1857 .- Jonathan R. Drew, John S. Buzzell, Frank D. Foss, John T. Drew.

1858 .- Jonathan R. Drew, Frank D. Foss, John T. Drew, Jacob D. Young.

1859 .- Charles F. Buzzell, Jacob D. Young, Jonathan R. Drew, Lyman Lecke.

1860 .- Charles F. Buzzell, Jennthan R. Drew, Lyman Locke, John S. Caverly.

1861 .- Charles F. Buzzell, John S. Caverly, John McDaniel, Samme! C. llam.

1862 .- Charles F. Buzzell, John McDaniel, Samuel C. Ham, Horatio Il. HIussey.

1863 .- llenry B. Hall, Horatio H. Hussey, Charles F. Buzzell, Samuel A. Locke.

1864 .- Henry B. HIall, Charles F. Buzzell, Samuel A. Locke, George W. Gray.

1865 .- Henry B. Hall, Jonathan R. Drew, George W. Gray, John S. Buz- zell, Jacob D. Young.

1866 .- Gilman Hall, Jr., John S. Buzzell, Jacob D. Young, Horace G. Cater.

1867 .- Charles F. Buzzell, Jehn S. Buzzell, Jacob D. Young, Horace G. Cater.

1868 .- William E. Waterhouse, True William McDaniel, Charles II. Waterhouse, Freeman Varney.

1869 .- William E. Waterhouse, True William McDaniel, Charles H. Waterhouse, Freeman Varney.

1870 .- William E. Waterhouse, Ilorace G. Cater, Charles G. Swain, Gil- man Hall.

1871 .- Jonathan R. Drew, True William McDaniel, Charles G. Swain, Jonathan F. Berry.

1872 .- William H. Buzzell, Charles F. Buzzell, Freeman Varney, Caleb Twombly.

1873 .- William H. Buzzell, John S. Buzzell, Joel F. Sherburne, Caleb Twombly.

1874 .- William H. Buzzell, John S. Buzzell, Joel F. Sherburne, William J. Reed.

1875 .- Jeremiah Chesley, Jonathan F. Berry, Hiram Ilall, John F. Tibbetts.

1876 .- George W. Young, True William McDaniel, William E. Water- house, William G. Jewett.

1877 .- George W. Young, True William McDaniel, Williani E. Water- honse, Williaoi G. Jewett.

1878 .- Charles F. Winkley, Hiram HIall, Ames B. Tebbitts, Jeremiah Chesley.

1879 .- Charles F. Winkley, Ames B. Tebbitts, Jeremiah Chesley, Frank II. Clark.

1880 .- Walter II. Smith, Ames B. Tebbitts, Frank II. Clark, Charles F. Winklry.

1881 .- Walter HI. Smith, Frank H. Clark, Charles F. Winkley, Darins W. Locke.

1882 .- Walter H. Smith, Charles F. Winkley, Darius W. Locke, George O. A. Chesley.

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HISTORY OF STRAFFORD COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

SOLDIERS IN THE LATE WAR OF THE REBELLION.

Allen, Daniel W.

Foss, Samuel A.

Ayers, Joseph F.

Fremont, Oliver.

Allen, Isaac.

Fremaucht, William.

Arlin, Charles E.

Foss, William A.

Arlin, George W.

Fox, Benjamin, Garmon, Ilenry.

Brown, Albert.

Gray, William Il.

Brown, Charles H. Burnham, John I.

IFall, Jacob.

Brown, James. Brown, Leonard.

Hall, Charles Il.

Buzzell, Andrew E.

Hoyt, George.

Brown, Matthew.

Jlansou, Charles W.

Berry, Albert II.

Hayes, John O.

Berry, Alonzo F.

Ilall, George W.

Brown, John, Jr.

Howard, Franklin M.

Braydon, Ira.

HIall, Levi F.

Buzzell, Lewis II.

Haynes, Joseph, Jr.

Buzzell, James W.

Hall, Charles F.

Buzzell, Charles O.

Hall, Gilman, Jr.

Berry, Daniel R.

Ilall, Benjamin.

Brown, Daniel.

Jackson, Richard.

Coverly, Darius E.

Jolinson, Henry.

Corson, Oscar F.

Kenney, Peter.

Cater, Isaac W.

Kitroy, Thomas E.

Caverly, Mason.

Kelley, John.

Caverly, George W.

Leathers, Stephen.

Corson, Albert W.

Locke, Lyman.

Curran, Thomas.

Locke, John W.

Callahan, Richard.

Lord, Henry.

Caverly, Nathaniel.

Locke, Elisha E.

Caswell, Sammel E.

Locke, Jolmn W.

Clark, James.

Lea, Daniel A.

Clay, Joseph G.

Locke, Irving C.

Capen, Ilarrison.

Locke, Wainwright M.

Colton, Thomas H.

Locke, George F.

Dearborn, William H.

Morse, Hiram.

Davis, James DI.

Mix, Joseph F.

Dame, Asa C. Dustin, Jonathan.

Morrison, Samuel S.

Demeritt, George F.

Morrison. Joel II.

Drew, Lorenzo D.

McGrath, Patrick.

Dame, George W.

Ellison, Wright T. Emerson, John W.

Ellison, William HI.

Earl, William.

Prescott, James P. Perkins, Duane T. Palmer, Benjamin E. Perry, Richard. Rowe, George W.

Shepard, Nelson.

Rowe, Washington. Rowe, Alfred.

Roberts, Anguste.

Byan, James.

Stimpson, Curtis.

Sullivan, Dennis. Smart, John.

Spinner, James B. Smith, Daniel.

Smith, Joseph W.

Seavey, Nathaniel II.

Seavey, Albert F.

Willey, Samuel S. Whitfield, George. Wood, Samuel.

Seavey, Austin F. Seely, Joseph.

Sherebate, Galen. Scales, George. Seavey, George W.

Whitehouse, Jeremiah. Young, William H. H. Young, George W.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

CHARLES A. FOSS.

Charles A. Foss is the sixth in direct line of descent from John Foss who settled at Rye, N. H., about 1668. The link in the chain is here broken, as the next in descent is not known. The date of settlement of John Foss is beyond question, as we find land deeded to him in 1668 at Rye. The third was Joshua Foss, who went to Strafford Corners, N. H., and soon after moved to the Garrison House in Barrington, called the "Cate Garrison," from a family of Cate's who lived there. After the close of the French war of 1745, Joshua Foss moved on to the place now occu- pied by Charles A. He had a family of seven chil- dren, five boys and two girls. The boys were named Thomas, Joshua, John, Moses, and Ephraim. The girls were Abigail, who married Micajah Otis, of Strafford, and Lydia, who married Simon Locke, of Hollis, Me.

In the fourth generation Ephraim was the grand- father of the subject of this sketch. He had six children, two boys and four girls,-Jacob D., Eph- raim, Sallie, Mollie, Lydia, and Abigail. .

Ephraim followed the wool- and cloth-dressing busi- ness a number of years. He subsequently moved to Charlestown, Mass., and afterwards worked for the government in Norfolk, Va., on the dry-docks, where he contracted yellow fever, from the effects of which he died after being taken home. Sallie married Eph- raim Locke, of Boston ; Mollie married James Bodge, of Barrington ; Lydia married Isaac Daniels, of Bar- rington ; Abigail married twice, to Clement Daniels and Jacob Hale, both of Barrington.

Jacob D. Foss, the father of Charles A., was born Aug. 2, 1784; he married Sally Garland, of North- wood, N. H., about 1809, and five children were born to them: Eliza G., born Oct. 6, 1811; Charles A., born Dec. 18, 1814; Nathaniel G., died young ; Lydia S., born Jan. 8, 1823; Sally L., Nov. 25, 1826. Of the family but two survive, viz., Charles A. and Lydia S.

Charles A. Foss was born Dec. 18, 1814, in the old family homestead which he still occupies. He at- tended the district schools of his town, and after- wards went to Gilmanton Academy, a prominent in- stitution in its day. Prof. Edwin Sanborn, now of Hanover College, was one of the teachers there.

Jan. 28, 1841, Mr. Foss married Abiah W. Foss, a very distant relative. Five children were born to them, only one of whom survives,-Ada Sarah, who was born July 16, 1852, and is living at home. The other children died young, except one, who attained the age of eighteen.

The Foss family took part in the Revolution. The father of Mr. Foss also figured prominently in local politics, was selectman and representative a number

Buzzel, John A.

Jackson, George W.

Cook, Allen B.

Jackson, Charles IF.

Martin, John J.

Mulligan, John P. Mckay, James. Nach, George A. Neal, Jolın P. Ottis, Riester. Sullivan, Jolın.

Stevenson, Alfred. State, Wilhelm. Smith, Charles E. Thompson, George. Thompson, George W. Tuttle, Elijah. . Twombly, John H.

Tibbets, Miles B. Thompson, Jonathan D. Voncamp, Nathan. Willey, Moses, Jr. Wade, Joseph W. Woods, Charles J. Witham, James H.

Hall, Jeremiah.

Charles at. F.

EPHRAIM CATER.

A. H. DANIELS.

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of years, and was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1850. He died March 9, 1871.

The subject of this sketch has always taken a prom- inent part in the politics of the county and town of ·Barrington. He was one of the delegates that brought the Republican party into existence. The convention met in Concord. He returned home, and immediately set about organizing the party in his town. He has been an ardent exponent of the principles of that party since its birth, and devoted his energies during the war to keep it in existence in his district. Mr. Foss was elected to the legislature in 1855-56, and in 1875-76 was elected a member of Governor Cheeny's Council. He enjoys the confidence and respect of his fellow-citizens in a remarkable degrec, having served them honestly and faithfully in the different responsible positions to which they have elected him. He possesses a remarkably vigorons constitution, be- ing a man of large and powerful build, has always taken good care of himself, and never used tobacco or intoxicating liquors.

He represents the fourth generation of Fosses that have occupied the same homestead, which embraces at the present time two hundred and seventy-five acres. Mr. Foss is also the possessor of two hundred and ten acres in different parts of the town.

EPHRAIM CATER.

When the land in the towns of Barrington and Strafford was put up to be drawn by lottery, John Cater drew lot No. 9, containing one hundred and fifty acres, the same now owned by David Y. Cater. Ephraim Cater is the third (on the paternal side) in descent from the John Cater mentioned above.

John Cater had five children, as follows: Sally, Betsey, Mollie, Susan, and John. John, his youngest child and only son, married Susan Holmes for his first wife, and their family consisted of the following: Joseph, Joel, Ephraim, Susan, John, Betsey, Joshua, Cyrus, and Isaac. His second wife was the widow of Mr. Grover, by whom he had one child, Hiram H. IIe took a third wife, Mary Leighton, of Dover. He died Oct. 2, 1863. John (his father) died Jan. 26, 1801.

Of his family but four are living, viz. : Cyrus, Isaac, Betsey, and Sally.

The subject of this sketch was born Jan. 9, 1800. He attended the district schools of his neighborhood, living with his father a portion of his time until he married. His father's family was so large and his stock of the world's goods so small that he found it difficult to maintain them. When Mr. Cater was twenty-one he married Charlotte Otis, daughter of Joshua Otis, of Strafford. . She was the granddaughter of Micajah Otis, one of the founders of the Free-Will Baptist Church. To them were born eight children, six boys and two girls, as follows: Joshua O., Martha

J., Joseph L., Andrew J., Martin Van Buren, Abigail S., David Y., and George F. Of the family, Joshua O., Joseph L., Andrew, and Martin Van Buren are married, and with their families live in Minnesota ; Martha J. married Israel P. Ilam, of Dover; Abigail died in infancy ; David Y. married Flora E. Huntoon, of Farmington ; George married Almira Meader, of Rochester, N. H.

Mr. Cater is drawing a pension for service in the war of 1812. In 1830, Daniel Ham and he ran for selectmen ; the first vote was a tie, and the same result followed three distinct elections on different days. It was finally settled by choosing an outsider, the ad- herents of each claiming that they would stay by their man until death.

The tract of land now owned by Mr. Cater and his son contains three hundred and fifty acres, including the one hundred and fifty acres mentioned above as having been drawn in a lottery. The family are noted for their longevity. In politics Mr. Cater is a Demo- crat, and with pride he says he cast his first vote for Gen. Jackson. He carries his great age easily, read- ing the finest print without the aid of glasses.

ALBERT II. DANIELS.

The oldest record we find of this family is of Peletiah Daniels, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, who settled on the present Daniels home- stead. He was born in 1734, and died in 1818. He had a family of eight children, named Ruth, Brid- get, Peletiah, Sarah, Mehitable, Lydia, Andrew, and Isaac. Isaac was the father of Albert H., and was born May 9, 1782. He married Rebecca Chapman, Feb. 23, 1809. They had three children,-Enoch, Albert H., and Rebecca. He died Oct. 26, 1851.

The subject of this memoir was born Feb. 9, 1816, and on Feb. 16, 1842, he married Elizabeth T., daugh- ter of John Sherman, of Smithfield, R. I. When a young man Mr. Daniels taught school, working a farm in the meantime. He enjoyed the confidence and respect of his fellow· townsmen to a great degree, they having elected him to the office of selectman several terms; was also elected a member of the Legislature two terms. He was a captain of militia under Gen. Hoitt, of Dover, when a young man. The immediate canse of his death was paralysis, he having suffered from several slight strokes. Ile was attacked with a very severe one Dec. 23, 1880, from which he never rallied. He lost his speech at that time, and never regained it. He died May 5, 1882.

Five children were born to him, three of whom are now living,-John S., Rebecca B., and Elizabeth D.

A particularly sad bereavement visited them on the night of the 18th of June, 1867, when Isaac, their son, then eighteen years old, was drowned in Men dum's Pond while boating with two companions The boat capsized, and he went to the bottom, the others being saved by swimming to shore.

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Rebecca married Horace F. Caverno, of Strafford. They have three children,-John L., Albert D., and Bernice E. Elizabeth D. married Charles F. Berry, of New Durham, now a resident of Rochester, N. H.

Dr. John L. was born Oct. 12, 1851, and his career deserves more than a passing mention. He attended the district school until he was fourteen. He, how- ever, commenced the study of Latin when only eleven years old with the Rev. Mr. Mason, of Lee, walking three miles to recite. At fourteen he entered North- wood Academy, where he studied three years. He then entered the office of Dr. George W. Jencks, of Woonsocket, R. I., previous to entering Harvard Med- ical College in 1870. Hle remained at Harvard more than two years, and attended one course of lectures at Long Island College Hospital, of Brooklyn, N. Y., where he graduated June 24, 1875.

His father's illness necessitated his return home, as he was the only one of the family left to manage the farm. After returning home he commenced the practice of medicine, and has a large business. We will mention here that he was elected superintendent of school committee when only twenty-one. He served in that capacity one term. The next year he was elected a member of the Legislature, which position he filled for two terms, 1874 and 1876. In politics he is a Republican ; his father was also. The historic Cate Garrison was located on their farm. The cellar and foundation may be seen from their parlor windows, the roof of the old garrison at the present time doing the undignified duty of covering a wagon-shed. The Daniels homestead possesses more than common interest, as being the scene of many bloody encounters during the Indian and French wars.

CHAPTER XCIII.

DURHAM.1

Geographical-Geological-Documentary History-Petition for Tocorpo- ration of the Town-Ecclesiastical Document-The First Settlements- Indian History-Indian Massacre-The Indian War of 1704-Incor- porntion of the Town-Maj .- Gen. John Sullivan-Ecclesiastical Bis- toly.

THE town of Durham is located in the southern part of the county, and is bounded as follows : on the north by Madbury, on the east by Madbury and Great Bay, on the south by Rockingham County, and on the west by Lee. The surface of the town is rolling and the soil fertile.

Documentary History .- This town was originally part of Dover, and long had the name of Oyster River. It was incorporated during the administration of Gov- ernor Belcher, May 15, 1732.

Petition for Incorporation as a Town.

To the Honble John Usher Esq' Levt Govern' Commander in Chief of lis Majest Province of New Hampshire and the Honble the Councill.

Wee the Subscribers Inhabitants of Oyster River Humbly Petition and Pray.

That whereas, his Moste Sacred Majesty King William has been pleased through his grace and favor to grant unto yor Hont by his Royall Commission with ye Councill full Powers and anthorities to Erect and Establish Towns within his Majesties Province and whereas now yr Pe- titioners have by divine providence settled and Inhabited that Part of this his Mujests Province Commonly Called Oyster River and have found that by the scituation of the place as to Distance from Dover or Exeter butt more Especially Dover now being forced to wander through the Woods to yt place to meet to and for ye managemant of our affaires are much Disadvantaged for ye Present in our Business and Estates and hin- dered of adding a Town and People for the Ilon' of his Majesty in the Inlargement and Increns of his Province. We humbly Supplicate that yor Hon' would take itt to yor Consideration and graot that we mny have a Township confirmed by your honours which we humbly offer the bound Thereof may Extend as followeth. To begin nt the head of Ri- alls his cove nud so to run upon a North west line seven Miles and from thence with Dover line Parrelell untill we meet with Exeter line that yor Hon' would be pleased to Grant this petition which will not only be a great benefitt Both to the Settlement of our Ministry The Population of the place the Ease of the Subject and the strengthening and advan- taging of his majesty Province butt au Engagement for yor Petitioners Ever to pray for the Safety & Increase of yor lloors and Prosperity

John Smith

George Chesley William Jackson

Joseph Jones

James x Bunker Sen. Joseph Bunker

John Williams

John Woodman

Thomas Williams

Stephen Jones

William Willyoums

--? Davis x mark

Henery Vines ?

Samson Doe

Nathaniell Meder

John Doe

John Meder Seuer

Jereminh Cromen.

Jolın Meder Jo

James x Durgio murk

William Faster x his mark

Willioum x Durgiun ma:

James x his mark

Elias Critchett

Philep Dudy. x his mark

Phillup Cromel - mark

Demeret x his mark

John Cromel

Joseph Jengens x his mark

Jeremiah Buronna

James Bonker x his mark

Joho Smitlt.

James --?

Thomas Bickford

John Meder

- Joseph Meder

Francis Mathes

Joseph Smith

IJenry Nock

Edward Wakeham

John Willy x mark

Thomas Wille

Thomas Edgerly.

Thomas Chesley

John Edgerly

Philip Chesley sen

Edward x Lethers bis mark

Francis Pittman

Henry Mash

Thomas Chesley Jr.

William x Durgio his mark.

Interesting Ecclesiastical Document, 1723.

Revend Hon. & beloved.

understanding Col. Davis & his wife are not to Joyn in full comp wtb yor church this is yn by virtue of ye comomnion of churches to enter my olijection ngat ym for scandalous crimes until their publick confession & reformation

1st crime agst him is his hipocrisy in pretending he could not with our church on acest of Capt. Jones who (as he said) had taken a false oatlı abt Copt. Ilills Mund at ye falls wth Jos meader also when he Considered not the beam in his own eye relating to another oath he himself took concerning Wheelwrights pond

2d crime is his Sacrilegious frand in his being The ring leader of the point peoples first rase of my first years sallary retaining 16 pound thereof now nlmost sixteen years

3d crime is his Sacrilegious covetousness of the parsonage land for his eon Daniel acting thereby like Abal coveting & forceable entry upon Naboths Vineyard

4th his late wresting the Law of this Province in his partial Spite agat his own legal minister for so innocently playing at nine pins at a houso no ways license for a Tavern & also for reproaching & defaming sd min- ister as being in drink or disguised therewth besides his the ad Jas. Davis being so desperately & notoriously wise in his own conceit his pretend-

1 See chapter Ixxxix.

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ing to have so much religious discourse in his mouth & yet live so long (In years) in hatred unto contempt of & stand neuter from our erncified Saviour & his honouring his sons & his wife nl-o above the Lord of Henven by his hearkeing to them more & rather than to him I sam1 2: 29

in the second place agn her the sd Elizabeth his wife.

1ªt crime is her railing agst the sd minister publickly at the church meeting in the meeting house by saying that the sd minister told a lie in the pulpit nbt Sobriety Thomas &c

2 crime is her profane mockery at christ's ordinance of n church meeting for discipline by her saying in n way of derision theres going to be nnother caball now i e a horse raceing from caballas the starey constellation or else n secret council for some mystery of iniquity

3ª crime is her being disorderly ns n busy body at every one of her husbands Courte to be his advisor or intermedier in his passing judgmt in any case as if he shd regard her more than his onth the Law or evi- dence if these criminals will have these crimes to be proved at nny church meeting to hear the Same weh yr reverend pastor Mr. Jona Cushing may please to nppoint. Then as the Double Col. Richard Wal- dron Esq. is one of the members of yor Church in full comunion & n chief Justice of peare for the Province ns a Subject I desire but as an ambassadr for Cluist I demand of his llont aforsail a blank sumons & notification seasonably ns a complaint to sumons evidence for the confir- mation of ye premises as witnesses [two Hebrew words] 1 Pastor.

the woman's 4th crime is her so evidently insuaring her son Thomas into so many denials of any such concernt wth Sobriety Thomas in all that Scandalons business. For which cum multis aliis &c ns baptized Children of the covenant by their propr minister they are both of ym Inid under ye Censure of his pastoral rejection as unbaptized heathen man & woman as Warranted by the law of christ in Titus 3: 10 1 Timo 1 : 20 Titus 2: 15 Math 16: 19 Mal 2 : 7 1 Sam1 15: 23 Math 3: 10. Acts 8: 13: 21: 23 until thir publick Confession & amendit of life-con- cerning whom therefore I must suppose in charity for yor church by the receiving such nmong you wd not daro to traosgresse these written orders in tho Apostolick Law of Christ 1 Cor. 5: 11 & Sundry other Scriptures.

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History of Rockingham and Strafford counties, New Hampshire : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 144

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Philadelphia : J. W. Lewis Number of Pages: 1714

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Philadelphia : J. W. Lewis
Number of Pages: 1714