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THE notices under this head, as before hinted, are chiefly of mar- riages, births, and deaths which have occurred in the families repre- sented during the fourteen months elapsing since the record of Vol. 11. was closed, in February, 1881, nutil that of Vol. I. is now concluded, April 28, 1882, - i. e., while Vol. 1. was in process of being arranged and printed. These family changes occurring in Sanbornton and immediate vicinity are pretty generally secured ; many others, oveur- ring iu other and distant localities, have not come to the author's knowledge All known have been faithfully entered, - the marriages under the husbauds' names, alphabetically arranged, sometimes with brief additional statements, and the births of children under their fathers' names, with references to the places in Vol. II. where the records naturally belong. Names of deceased persons are also arranged alphabetically, with dates of death aud short obituary notices, which vary, of course, according to the facts which came to hand and the interest of surviving friends in requesting or furnishing such obituaries.
MARRIAGES.
Annorr, DR. EDWARD, of Sanbornton, was married, by the author, to Luthera W. Sanborn (p. 659 [401, 1]), May 3, 1ss1, at the residence of the bride's father, in Tilfon. (See p. 241-30 of this volume.)
BATCHELDER, BYRON S. (p. 21 [66, 2]), now residing in Franklin, was mar- ried, by the author, at his residence iu Sanborntou, to Cora M. Robbins, of Sanbornion, Feb. 8, 1582. She is the daughter of Frauk C. and Sarah ( Hazel- ton) Robbins.
BODWELL, HERBRET J. L. (p. 4+ [17]), was married to Mary II. Taylor (p. 769 [222]), by the author, at the residence of the bride's father, Oct. 4, Isst. fle is a farmer at Sanbornion Square, having settled at the late houtestead of Mr. Chase Jaques, on site of the original store building of his great-grand- father, Joseph Conuer. (See p. 178 [15] and p. 225-7 of this volume.)
BOYNTON, HERBERT CLINTON, was married, by Rev. F. T. Perkins, to Emuma J. Davis (p. 218 [4, 2]), at her mother's in Tilton, May 10, 1881. He wast he son of Nathaniel and Delia ( Clark) Boynton, of Woodstock; now of the firut of Davis & Boynton, clothing warehouse, Town Hall building, Tilton ( 185%). -
CHASE, INA ARTHUR, EsQ., married Abbie M. Taylor (p. 771 [248), July 6, 31
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Issl. lle was a native of Bristol, b. March 25, 1854, the son of Dr. I. S. Chase; graduated at Dartmouth College, 1877; studied luw with Hlou. Lewis W. Fling, with whom, having been admitted to the bar at Concord, March, ladl, he is now associated as a law partner at Bristol (1882).
CILLEY, WILLIAM P., carpenter, of Laconla, was married, by the author, at hils residence In Sanbornton, March 29, 1882, to Emma L. Harris (p. 320 [14]), of Saubornton.
Chocon, DAVID C. (p. 100 [20]), was married, 2d, Dec. 31, 1881, by Rev. F. T. Perkins, to Harriet Augusta West, of THton, the daughter of Iluzen K. und Maria A. (Farnsworth) West, of Concord. She has been for several years a resident of Tilton, and Is now a welcome accession to the old Sau- bornton parish.
COLBY, ENNoen B. (p. 174 [150, 3]), was married to Almira A. Sauboru (p. 662 [422, 2]), by Rev. A. A. Bickford, In Sanbornton, June 1, 1881.
DAVIS, ANDREW B. (p. 218 [4, 3]), was married to Lydiu Ella Weare, by Rev. Howard Moody, at Andover, June 27, 1881. She Is the daughter of Wil- llam and Sarah Weare, of Andover, her mother being previously a Weare, or Hampton. Ile is now senior partner of the firm of Davis & Boynton, clothing dealers, Town Hall, Tilton ( 1881-82).
DeRUIN, Herr L. (p. 235 [65, 7]), was married to Allce E. Friese (p. 218 [G, 1]), at East Tilton, Jun. 20, 1882, by Rev. John Malvern (p. 235 [ 65, 2]). Ile now resides ut Swampscott, Mass., being there a clerk for a merean- tile ilrm.
EASTMAN, NATHANIEL P. (p. 254 [#5]), now of Tilton, was married, ut Til- tou, to Eva St. C. Chamberlin, of Bath, by Rev. Luclus Waterman, April 1, 1882.
FROST, WILLIAM ATHERTON, was married to Myra A. Tilton (p. 802 [73, 1]), at the residence of the bride's father in Tlltou, Dec. 20, 1881, by the Rev .. Lneius Waterman. lle resides in Newton, Mass., doing business in Boston ; was the sou of Mr. Charles H. and Mrs. Mary E. (Boyuton) Frost; his mother being the present wife of Mr. Courtland Boynton of Tilton.
HILL, CHARLES E., of Sanbornton, was married to Myrtle A. Weeks (p. 836 [71, 1]), by Rev. J. B. Harrisou, of Franklin, Feb. 18, 1882. He is the son of John N. Ilill, lately removed from East Concord to the Rollins place in School District No. 11; res. in Boston (1882).
HILL, FRED. LAKE (brother of the last), was married to Fidelia F. Weeks (p. 830 [76, 1]), by Rev. J. C. Fifield, at Hill, May, 1881. Is a farmer in San- bornton.
Hovr, HERBERT F. (p. 838 [93, 2]), was married to Charlotte E. Kenistou, of Auburn, ut Manchester, May 9, 1881. She is the dau. of Mr. James K. and Mrs. Lydia (Hutchinson, Keuiston, of Hooksett; he res. with his parents at Lake Village (1882).
MUINTHE, HENRY IL., was married, by the author, to Aun Lane (p. +47 [150]), at the residence of the bride's youngest sister, in Tilton, Jan. 3, 1582. Reception party attended by their numerous friends, Jau. 19, at their home on the James G. Sanborn place.
NELSON, LEVI JOSEPH, was married to Mrs. Zoa O. Dow (p. 848 [ 15, +]), Sept. 2s, Isst, by Rev. F. C. Cowper. Ile is from Bristol; the son of Stephen Nelson; b. Nov. 19, 1856.
SANBORN, E. WILLIS (p. 658 [594, 1]), was married at his father's in Tilton, by the author, May 31, Iso1, to Maretta M. Chase, of Manchester, the daugh-
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ter of Liba and Mindwell S. ( Rollins) Chase. Ile is now (1882), as for several year's past, in the employ of the Amoskeag Corporation, In Manchester.
SANBORN, OSCAR P. (p. G37 [384, 2]), was married, 2d, by Rev. F. T. Perkins, to Anna C. Morrill, of Northileld, the daughter of Smith S. and Mary E. (Clark) Morrill, Dec. 11, 1881. Ile continues to reside at his former home, in Northtlekl Centre.
TILTON, CHARLES E. (p. 801 [73]), was married, 2d, to Elma Genieve Eastman, daughter of F. J. Eastman, Esq., of Northfield, by Rev. F. T. Perkins, Dee. 27, 1881. Having sailed from New York, Jan. 4, 1852, in the "Gallia," for Europe, they were visiting at Rome in February ; at Dresden in April.
TILTON, JOHN WILLIS (p. 810 [163]), was married, by the author, at his house in Saubornton, to Mahala E. Taylor (p. 773 [277, 1]), March 23, 1881. Hlas settled as a farmer with his wife's father, in Sanbornton.
WADLEIGH, DEA. GEORGE II. (p. 818 [36, 1]), was married, by Rev. N. P. Philbrook, to Martha E. Cass (p. 102 [46, 1]), Dec. 13, 1881, at Tilton. Has settled, as a farmer, in Tiltou, with his father-in-law.
BIRTHS.
ABBOTT, JOSEPH G. (p. + [39]). Second child : - 2 [40]]. James Coffin (Abbott), b. Aug. 2, 1881, in Sanboruton.
BROWN, JOHN B. (p. 50 [45]). Children : - 1. Blanche E. (Browu), b. Sept. 7, 1876. 2. Ralph II., b. Sept. 6, 1878.
BURLEIGH, CALVIN P. (p. 70 [159]). Additional children : - 5. Natt Wil- liam (Burleigh), b. May 23, 1878. 6. Roscoe, b. June 6, 1881; both in San- boruton.
CAVIS, GEORGE M. (p. 221 [26]). Additional child : - 7. Almira Belle (Cavis), b. March 22, 1881, in Bristol, and there d., Jan. 30, 1882, ac. 10 mos., 8 days.
CLARK, JOSEPH D. (p. 138 [134]). Second child : - 2. Waldo (Clark), b. Oct. 30, 1877, in Sanbornton.
DEARBORN, ALFRED G. (p. 220 [86]). Second child : - 2. Paul Alfred (Dearborn), b. Jan. 4, 1882, in Sanbornton.
DENNIS, JOSHUA P'. (p. 345 [104]). Additional child : - 3. Robert (Dennis ), b. Jan. 22, 1882, iu Northfield.
GALE, ANDREW EDWIN (p. 295 [49]). Second child : - 2. Lucretia M. (Gale), b. Dec. 27, 1880, in North Saubornton.
MIERSBY, FRANK G. (p. 347 [125]). Second child : - 2 [126}]. Edith Sara (Hersey ), b. July, 1877, in Andover.
ILILL, FRED. L. (p. 482 of this volume). Child : - 1. Walter True (Hill), b. Feb. 18, 1882, in Sanbornton, at his father-in-law's (Mr. N. M. Weeks).
HUNTOON, E. APPLETON (p. 192 [18, 1]). Additional child : - IV. Anna T., b. Jan. 20, 1881, in Atlantic, Iowa.
LEAVITT, GEORGE A. (p. 461 [89]). Secoud child : - 2. Guy (Leavitt), b. Feb. 5, 1882, In Sanbornton.
MITCHELL, NATHAN C. (p. 125 [24, 3]). Additional child : - III Nathaniel Leavitt (Miteliell), b. March 3, 1879, in Magog, P. Q.
MORRISON, ASA (p. 525 [332]). Additional children : - 2. Mary Alice (Mor- rison), b. Aug. 15, 1876, in Franklin. 3. George Baker, b. June 14, 187s, in Franklin.
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PAYNE, EDWARD C. (p. 893 [107, 1]). Child : - I. Linnle Mand (Payne), b. Jan. 1, Isso, lu Hill.
SAANHORN, CLARENCE B. (p. GES [480, 3]). Child (posthumons) : - I. Clara Burnap, b. Ang. 13, 1881, at Norway Luke, Me.
SANGER. Thamaer (p. 625 [885]). Additional child : - 4. Austin Grafton (Sanger), b. Sept. 30, Is;7, in Franklin.
Swiru, ORVILLE M. (D. 730 [115, 6]). Second child : - 1I. Ernest B ;. (Smith), b. Nov. 25, 1877, hi Sauborntou.
TAYLOR, DAVID D. (p. 765 [181]). Child : - 1. Fred Bowers (Taylor), b. Nov. 16, 1881, In Concord.
WARD, GARDNER: I. (p. 830 [19, 5)]. Child : - 1. Gardner Miles (Ward), b. May 1, 1882, in Franklin.
WEERS, SAMURL. D. (p. 836 [71]). Additional child previously Quiltted : - 4. Elmo Curtis ( Weeks), b. April 14, 1872, In Saubornton.
WAREN, STEPHEN O. (p. 818 [18, 3]). Additional child : - IV. Omer Ray (Wiggin), b. March, 1882, In Salem, Mass.
WILSON, ALEXANDER W., JR. (p. 620 [53, 4]). Child : - 1. Mabel Rogers (Wilson), b. Feb. 25, 1882, in South Boston.
WOODMAN, CHARLES C. (p. 863 [89, 1]). Children : - 1. Nettie (Wood- man), b. May 13, 1878 (instead of 1879). 2. Iua, b. July 2, 1880, both in Sanbornton.
WORTHEN, WARREN B. (p. 531 [49]). Additional children : - 7. Lena Beede (Worthen), b. March 31, 1880 (as stated in the record). 8. Leon Warren, b. April 19, 1881, both in Holderness.
DEVTHIS.
BARTLETT, JESSIE E., only daughter of Samuel C. Bartlett (p. 203 [12, 1, II. ]), d. of heart disease, at Salt Lake City, U. T., Feb. 3, 1882, ac. 5-5.
BENSON, MRS. ELIZA E., wife of Samuel Benson ( p. 454 [18]), d. at Franklin Falls, Oct. 18, 1ss1, of a cancerons tumor, ac. 09-7. By her native powers of mind and kindliness of heart, she had greatly endeared herself to the chil- dren of her husband, being lamented by them as a "mother " indeed.
BENSON, SAMUEL, husband of the preceding, d. at same place, Jan. 21, 1882, ac. 82-7, of organic disease of the heart. He had resided in Franklin about twenty-nine years, being beloved as a cheerful, whole-hearted neighbor, and respected as a worthy citizen. lle was formerly a contractor in stone, as well as wood, furnishing material for the Bunker Hill Monument and Merchants' Exchange, in Boston. He was three times married : - Ist, to Betsey Gibbs, and 2d, to Emily Miller, who died August, 1851. ac. 36, leaving two danghter .. lle had also two danghters and one son by his first wife.
Brows, Jons B. (p. 50 [45]), d. March 17, 1882, in Boston, of brain fever, ac. 34. Ile had earned an excellent reputation by his unimpeachable charac- ter, and his talents and fidelity as a business man. Funeral attended at the Second Baptist Meeting-House in this town, and sermon preached by Rev. Daniel M. Dearborn, from Psahus Ixxiii. 26.
BESKRE, REV. VALENTINE E. (p. 57 [1]), d. Sept. 9, 1881, of pienmonia and heart disease, ne. 70-7. llis fimieral was largely attended on the 12th, from all parts of the town, at the North Sanbornton meeting-house; an able and sympathetic discourse being preached by Rev. A. A. Bickford, of the First
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Baptist Church. Ilis remains were borne to their last resting-place In the Cemetery near by amid the tears of his parishioners.
Benmon, Leer W., daughter of Dr. Daniel C. Burleigh (p. 71 [171, 3]), d. in Geneva, Switzerland, July 1, 1881, in her 10th year, of innammation of the brain. Thus was the otherwise delightful sojourn of her father's family in Europe rendered sad and desolate. She had made marked proficiency in her studies. fler remains now lie buried at Vevey.
CLARK, ARCHIBALD S. (p. 149 [278!). Date of death omitted iu record. He d. May 2, 1877; fimmeral attended by Rev. F. T. Perkins, by whom he was repeatedly visited in his last sickness. His nge was 81.
CLARK, CHARLES II. (p. 146 [236]), d. in Franklin, June 5, 1881, av. 68-2, after spending the winter with his son, in Texas, and having arrived at his home but one week previously. His illness was occasioned by Bright's disease of the kidneys, assuming u typhoid forin, and short in its work. He was one of the oldest surviving residents and most highly respected citizens of Frank- lin Falls. His generous enthusiasm in visiting, for several hours, and helping to identify all the old road sites in the vicinity of his home, the season before his death, Is held in grateful remembrance by the author of these records.
CLARK, MOSES (p. 145 [222]), d. June 11, 1881, ac. 76, very suddenly, or appoplexy. The writer had frequent satisfactory interviews with him during his last years. He gave good evidence of preparation for death. Appropriate remarks were made at his grave by his old friend and neighbor, Rev. N. P. Philbrook.
COPP, CHARLES D. (p. 184 [41, 3]), d. at Franklin, of typhoid pneumonia, after four weeks' illness, Jun. 25 (?), 1882, ac. 23-3.
Corr, PETER ( p. 184 [28]), d. at Ashland, very suddenly, April 13, 1882, ae. 74 (wanting 12 days). Ile had been residing with his danghter in Ashland; was buried at East Tilton. "He was found dead in his bed Thursday morning, havlug retired as well as usual Wednesday night. Death resulted from heart disease." - New Hampshire Journal, Obituary.
Cross, HAZEN N. (p. 198 [41]), d. Aug. 27, 1881, ac. 74 (and 12 days). He had an interesting Christian experience about seven years previously, and nuited with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Was, at his death, one of the oldest residents of Tilton, and universally beloved. He communicated valna- ble information to the writer, one week before his death, such as no other person could have supplied.
DAVIS, MAS. MARY A., wife of Eleazer Davis (p. 219 [9]), d. Jan. 26, 1882, ue. 65-6, in Winchester, Mass., whither she had removed in feeble health, accompanied by her husband, to spend the winter with their son [12], who is there established in his profession.
DENNIS, MRS. ELIZABETH II., wife of Joshua E. Dennis (p. 315 [103]), d. at Manchester, April 29, 1881, in her 62d year, after two weeks' illness, of pheu- monia. She was a lady of intelligence and refinement, yet of remarkable courage and resolution in all of life's vicissitudes, - one upon whom her friends were led to lean, because of her excellent judgment and nuwavering fidelity ; towards whom they were also attracted by her winning manners and muiable virtues.
DURGIN, MRS. ABIAN, widow of William Durgin (p. 213 [149]), d. in Tiltou, Oct. 26, 1881, ae. S8 -8. She was a " charming, pleasant old lady," and a faith- ful member of the Congregational Church. Is said to have d. at exactly the same hour of the day with her departed husband.
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DYER, MRS. SALLY R., wife of Willlam Dyer (p. 248 [17]), d. Nov. 22, 1881, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. F. Osgood, In Sauboruton, ac. 74-7. Ileloved and faithful in all the relations of life.
EMeny, JIns. FANNY, widow of Woodman Emery (p. 271 [23]), d. at Mlad- bury, Sept. 30, 1880, ac. 77-1.
FOLSOM, JOHN D. (p. 281 [8]), d. In Exeter, Feb. 24, 1881, In bis 80th year.
GALE, HATTIE J. (p. 295 [49, 1]), dau. of Andrew E. Gale, d. at North Sau- bornton, Dec. 29, 18st, ac. 3-4.
HERSEY, ILMET (p. 494 of this volume), d. In Tilton May 7, 1881, ac. 79-2, just one week after following the remains of her beloved niece ( Mrs. Joshua E. Dennis) to the grave from Manchester. She was buried from Mr. Stephen S. Hersey's, In the family cemetery, near her childhood's home In Sanbornton, the Rev. A. A. Bickford officiating.
HOWE, EDWARD MORRIS, fourth child of Horace P. Howe (p. 358 [16, +]), d. at North Sanbornton, April 15, 1881, ac. 10-1.
IlUNKINS, HON. DAMUS (p. 369 [82]), d. of pneumonia, at Galena, Ill., March 1, 1881, in his 69th year. Ile was first taken ill, three weeks before, In St. Louis. Hlad just been re-elected mayor of the city of Galena, and his funeral was attended with great demonstrations of respect.
IlUNKINS, MRS. RUTH, wife of Horace P. Munkins (p. 374 [185]), d. April 3, 1882, of consumption, ae. 45-6, after heroically battling, for nearly four years, against the disease to which she must tually yield. The dark clouds of doubt and fear which often arose were as often dispelled by the light of her Saviour's countenance. Her cheerful serenity and helpful Interest in those around her continued to the last. Text at funeral, Luke x. 42.
JAQUES, MRS. NANCY, widow of Chase Jaques (p. 396 [46]), d. In Campton, April 24, 1881, of billous fever, ae. 76-8. She had passed the winter with her nephew in Campton, and was hoping soon to return to the Square in Sanbornton, where she had lived so many years, and was very highly esteemed ; but here instead were her funeral services attended.
JENKINS, MRS. MARTHA, wife of Jonathan Jenkins ( p. 271 [23, 1]), d. Sept. 17, 1874, ac. 45-7.
LADD, Mns. ELIZA L., widow of Barnet II. Ladd (p. 428 [40]), d. in Bel- mont, April 11, 1882, ac. 72-8. (No time for further particulars before going to press.)
LAKEMAN, MRS. NANCY, widow of Moses Lakeman (p. 431 [+]), d. at East Tilton, July 23, 1881, ac. 73-5. She was converted in early youth at the Bay, and had been for many years a devoted member and liberal supporter of the Methodist Episcopal Church at East Tilton. Iler funeral sermou was preached by Rev. N. Page Philbrook.
LANE, BENJAMIN F. (p. 442 [99]), d. in Sanbornton, of quick consumption, April 22, 1882, in his Ged year. An earnest seeker after truth, and desirous of reading the Scriptures in their original languages, he commenced a course of classical study in advanced life, and graduated with honor from the New llampton Institute in 1870, at the age of 59! Ile was also proposing a theo- logical course in the Newton ( Mass. ) Seminary had his health permitted. ilis funeral was largely attended at the house of Mr. Charles Thomas, on the 25th, four clergymen being present ; and fitting tributes to his fidelity as a Christian man and a model student were paid to his memory by Rev. A. A. Bickford, and Prof. A. B. Meservey of New Hampton.
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LANE, ELIZABETH M. . p. 443 [109]), d. March 26, 1332, in Saubornton, ac. 51 -8. llad been a lifelong Invalid, and her last days a great suderer. She was left by Dr. Thomas P. Hill to his successor as a patient of his who prob- ably could not long survive. An ardent admirer of the beautiful in nature and art, she was also full of sympathy for those who were called, like herself, to suffer; and the last two years had been a corresponding member of the "Society of Shint-Ins." llaving outlived all her near relatives, she was ten- derly cared for to the last in the family of her friend, Mrs S. G. Abbott. Hlad held the office of postmaster In Sanborutou for sixteen years. (See Appendix G, p. 459 [18] of this volume.)
LEAVITT, SALLY (p. 457 [41]), d. in Sauboruton, March 23, 1882, ac. 81-8, having fallen and fractured her hip a few weeks before. She was a strong- minded, intelligent, und resolute woman, though with marked peculiarities; had husbanded her resources, and besides remembering several of her dis- tant relatives, bequeathed by her will $300 to the North Saubornton Baptist Society, $1,000 to the Congregational Society, with which she was identified in life, and the balance of her property to the town of Sauborutou for the benefit of its indigent poor.
LOUGER, Mus. HANNAH, widow of Dea. Churles Lougee (p. 407 [2+]), d. in Lyndon, Vt., March 7, 1882, ae. 87-5. "In early life she indulged a hope in Christ, and maintained her Christian profession until removed to the church above. Another mother in Israel rests from her labors." Obit. by Rev. M. C. Henderson, in the Morning Star.
MINOT, MRS. SARAN, widow of Hou. Charles Minot (p. 801 [70]), d. at Concord, by a second stroke of apoplexy, Feb. 25, 1882, ae. 62-4. She was the peer of her departed husband in kindly attentions to her friends, and benevolence of heart and life to all with whom she had to do. Her generous interest in this work, the history of her native town, can never be forgotten by its anthor. The excellent steel engraving of her father (at p. 800, Vol. II.) was solely her own gift. At the time of her death she was planning for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Bethune, in Boston within two weeks, to join in cele- brating the first birthday of her little grandchild.
MITCHELL, EDWARD S. (p. 125 {24, 1]), d. on his way to California, at Burn- side, Ill., Dec. 1, 1878, ac. 42-5.
MORRISON, ELIZABETH (p. 502 [83]), d. in Tilton, Feb. 7, 1882, ae. 77-5. She had for several years been living with her twin sister on the Plains ; house, since her death, removed. She was artless, amiable, and couffding, with a trust in her Saviour unwavering to the last.
MOULTON, ALICE A. (p. 531 [+4, 3), d. May 13, 1882, ne. 13-10, of measles and puenmonia, having lately returned with the family of her mother from a winter's sojourn in Dexter, Me. She was a lovely Christian child, with a decided taste for music, which she had hoped to cultivate in the present life.
NUTE, MRS. ELAZABETH, wife of Nathaniel Nute (p. 375 [198]), d. at East Tilton, Nov. 5, 1881, ac. 62-6. She had been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in East Tilton since June, 1862, having first united with the Congregational Church at the Square, July 5, 1857. ller pro- tracted sufferings from dropsy aud heart disease were patiently borne. Funeral sermon by Rev. F. C. Libbey.
PERKINS, MRS. ELIZA, wife of Rev. Frederic T. Perkins (p. 531 [19]), d. in Tilton, April 22, 1881, in her 60th year.
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" Then shall I see and hear and know All I desired or wished below, Ail every power tind sweet employ, In that eternal world of joy."
She was buried In New Haven, Com.
PERKINS, TORRENT 1., M. D. (P. 47: [27]), d. In Tremont, Ill., Nov. 28, INNl, de. 72- 3, after a painful Illness of seven months. He was b. Aug. 17, 1809. Like several others, he had anxiously waltrd to welcome the " San- bornton Genealogies," but "died without the sight," only a few days before the volume was received by his afflicted widow.
PIPER, ANDREA B. (p. 574 [35, 1]), d. of consumption at Behinont, Jan. 1, 1882, ac. 25-6. For five years he had been the trusty clerk and bookkeeper of Messrs. Pattee & Whittle, merchants In Manchester. An esteemed member of the Hanover Street Congregational Church, a successful Sabbath-school teacher, und "a young man of great promise and purity of character."
PIPER, MRS. NANCY T., widow of Daniel M. Piper (p. 575 [48]), il. of paral- ysis, with her daughter, Mrs. Cole, in East Andover, April 7, 1862, ac. 87-4.
PIPER, MES. SUSAN, widow of the late Nathaniel Piper (p. 574 [40]), d. in Sanbornton, July 26, 1851, ac. 75-7. Hlad resided with her youngest daugh- ter ten years, since the death of her husband. The last of her father's family. A lady of excellence, quiet, yet Intelligent, "her life was one of constant ust- fulness." Funeral attended by the writer, aided by Rev. H. N. Kinney, of Andover, Mass.
PLUMER, MRS. BETSEY, widow of William Plumer (p. 581 [33]), d. at her eldest daughter's, in North Sanbornton, May, 1881, ac. 80.
PRESCOTT, HENRY WILSON, son of J. Q. A. Prescott (p. 593 [107, 5]), d. in Ilill, Ang. 30, 1881, ac. 11-1-26, "after only a few hours' sickness, with cholera morbus, approximating the Asiatic cholera. Henry was such an intelligent, quiet, peaccable, mauly boy that he was the pet at home, beloved by his teachers, and respected by all who knew him. The parents looked contldingly upon this only son, with hope for future years, when their silvered locks, thinned by the hand of time, would be smoothed, and their declining years made happy by a loving son." - Bristol Weekly Enterprise, Obituary. Rev. E. 11. Wright otliciated most feelingly at his funeral, and his school- mates, with their flowers and tears, followed his casket to the grave.
ROBINSON, LEAVITT (p. 601 [25]), d. at New Hampton, Feb. 25, 1882, ac. 77-5. HowNEL, ADDISON S. (p. 708 [19]), d. in Brentwood (?), Jan. 1, 1882.
BUNDLET, MRS. HANNAH K., wife of Daniel T. Rundlet (p. 620 [53]), d. at South Boston, of slow paralysis, having been in feeble health about three years, Jan. 18, 1882, ac. 67-3. She was for many years a member of the Bap- tist Church, and had adorned her profession by an exemplary Christian life.
Russia., Mes. Compour, widow of Elias Russell (p. 621 [1]), d. at Worces- ter, Mass., Aug. 17, Issl, in her 27th year, having only for a few weeks enjoyed the pleasant home of her youngest son, to which she had removed. "The cause of her death was the general exhaustion of old age, and the change came withont consciousness or pain. She was a person of marked individuality, possessing clear and penetrating intelligence and great decis- ion of character. Industrious, frugal, cheerful, very fond of nature and of reading, a good neighbor and most affectionate mother; she had lived a con- sistent, contented, useful life, and her mind was clear and her spirit buoyant and steadfast to the list."
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