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HAYNES.
Joshua Haynes resided in the South district, where Mrs. Geo. D. Reed now lives. He possessed some knowledge of medicine and was generally known as "Dr." Haynes, though he was not actively engaged in practice. He died in Washington, Dec. 30, 1821, aged 71 years. Hepzibah, his wife, died Oct. 8, 1807, aged 54 years. Child :-
WALKI >
David Healds
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Eleanor, -; m. David Danforth, Jr., Dec. 18, 1804; res. in W., and later in Claremont.
HEALD.
John Heald1, from Berwick, England, appeared in Con- cord, Mass., in 1635. He had eight sons, one of whom, John2, Jr., married Sarah Dean in 1661. John Heald3, son of John Heald Jr., married Mary Chandler in 1690.
John4, son of John and Mary Heald, married Hale, and was the father of five sons. He died in Acton, Mass., in 1875, aged 82 years. Oliver5, son of John Heald+, married Lydia Spaulding, and resided in Temple, N. H. He d. in 1790, aged 56 years.
David Heald, son of Oliver and Lydia (Spaulding) Heald, was born in Temple, N. H., March 21, 1768. He was educated at Dartmouth College, and afterward studied law, and settled in Washington about the year 1800. He resided at the center of the town, where the family resi- dence still stands. He married Phebe, dau. of Jacob Burbank, of W., Nov. 13, 1810. He died in W., Jan. 2, 1841. His wife died Dec. 4, 1863. For a more com- plete sketch of his life see Professional History. Child- ren :-
I.
Phebe, b. W., Sept. 20, 1811 ; res. in Milford, Mass. II.
David, Jr., b. W., Oct. 19, 1813 ; m. Hannah Smith of Boston, Nov. 15, 1837, who died in Boston, Jan. IO, 1847. His second wife was Adaline G. Ham of Roches- ter, N. H., whom he married Apr. 10, 1849. He was en- gaged in the provision trade in Boston, where he resided until 1852, when he removed to Somerville, Mass. He resided in Somerville until 1872, when he removed to
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Belmont, in the same state, where the remainder of his life was spent. He died Sept. 2, 1881. Children :-
(1st wife)
(1) David A., b. Boston, Apr. 26, 1839; d. Aug. 23, 1841.
(2) Charles M., b. Boston, Mar. 30, 1841 ; m. Helen Magoun of Somerville, Mass .; res. in Somerville, and is engaged in the provision trade in Boston.
(3) Anna F., b. Boston, June 17, 1844 ; d. Aug. 21, 1844.
(2nd wife)
(4) David, b. Boston, Feb. 6, 1850; graduated at Har- vard University in 1872 ; d. Sept. 24, 1873.
(5) Edward P., b. Somerville, Mass., Jan. 16, 1853 ; d. Oct. 26, 1878.
(6) Frank O., b. Somerville, Mass., Mar. 26, 1855 ; m. Minnie Higgins of Belmont, Mass. He is the general ticket agent of the Fitchburg railroad, and res. in Water- town, Mass.
(7) Addie L., b. Somerville, Mass., Nov. 8, 1860; m. George Cook, and res. in Milford, Mass.
III. Lucy O., b. W., June 13, 1818 ; d. Dec. 24, 1844.
Albert Heald was born in Nelson, N. H., Dec. 14, 1818. His father was Oliver Heald, born in Nelson, Oct. I, 1790, and his grandfather was Amos Heald, a brother of David Heald, Esq., of Washington, born in Temple, Jan. 16, 1765.
He married Harriet Munson of Whatley, Mass., in Mar., 1848, and settled in Lyman, Me., the same year, where he was pastor of a Baptist church. He removed to East Washington, N. H., in 1851, where he was pastor of the Baptist church, fourteen years. Since leaving W., in 1865, he has been settled at Warner, Amherst, Meriden, and Felchville, Vt. He now res. in Felchville, Vt. Mr.
Langdon Healy
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Heald is a thoroughly self made man, and has been a faithful pastor wherever he has labored. Child :-
I.
Hattie G., b. Kennebunkport, Me., June 1, 1850.
HEALY.
William Healy came from England and settled in Rox- bury, Mass., between the years 1630 and 1635. He after- ward resided in Cambridge, Mass.
Nathaniel Healy was born in Newton, Mass., in 1659, and died June 2, 1734
John, son of Nathaniel Healy, was born Dec. 8, 1698. He died May 29, 1783, and was buried at West Roxbury, Mass.
John Healy, Jr., was born in Newton, Mass., Jan. 6, 1733. He married Mary Wight, May 13, 1762. She was undoubtedly a native of Dedham, Mass., and was born Feb. 2, 1745. They resided in Newton until 1778, when they removed to Washington. The town at that time, had been settled but ten years, and was little more than a wilderness. They selected, for their home, a tract of land at the south part of the town, which was the home of the family for many years, the last member of the family to occupy it being their grandson, Harvey Healy, who died in 1857. Here they lived and labored the remainder of their lives. He was a man of great respectability, and was highly esteemed by his townsmen. He died Aug. 19, 1810. His wife died Aug. 18, 1827. Children :---
I.
Mary, b. Newton, Mass., Apr. 28, 1763; m. Benjamin Sweat of Campbell's Gore (Windsor), Mar. 16, 1790; res. in Piermont, N. H. ; d. Apr. 22, 1813.
II.
Catharine, b. Newton, Mass., Nov. 10, 1764; m. Tim-
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othy Baker in 1789; res. in Stoddard and Claremont ; d. in Stoddard, Aug. 29, 1798.
III.
Rebecca, b. Newton, Mass., July 3, 1766; m. David Draper, May 17, 1785 ; d. July 10, 1854.
IV.
Ebenezer, b. Newton, Mass., Feb. 3, 1768; res. in Sen- nett, N. Y., where he d., Sept. 22, 1857.
V.
Jesse, b. Newton, Mass., Nov. 3, 1769; m. Dolly Healy, Apr. 26, 1792, who d. Sept. 25, 1837. They res. in Charlestown, N. H. He d. June 1, 1853. Children :-
(1) Betsey, b. Mar. 9, 1793; m. Calvin Ely ; d. May 10, 1827.
(2) Philena, b. Feb. 13, 1795; m. -- Woolley.
(3) Esther, b. Feb. 14, 1798; m. Albert Morley ; res. at Painesville, O.
(4) Simon, b. Aug. 12, 1800; d. at St. Louis, Oct. 7, 1836.
VI.
Hannah, b. Newton, Mass., Sept. 24, 1771; m. Josiah Swett, Feb. 17, 1791 ; res. in Claremont ; d. Dec. 3, 1854. VII.
John, Jr., b. Newton, Mass., July 2, 1773; res. in El- bridge, N. Y. ; d. May 16, 1826.
VIII.
Joseph, b. Newton, Mass., Aug. 21, 1776; came to Washington with his parents, at the age of two years, where the remainder of his life was spent. It is supposed that his educational advantages were such as a sparsely settled region could afford, and in no way superior to those enjoyed by others of his time. But he was a man of strong mind, and possessed an unusual amount of gen- uine common sense, which made him a leader among his townsmen. He was chosen to fill all the important offices
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of the town, and was always faithful in the discharge of his duties. His high character, and knowledge of polit- ical affairs, gave him an acquaintance and influence out- side the limits of his town, and he was chosen to serve in the state senate, in 1824, and as a member of the govern- or's council, from 1829 to 1832 ; and finally to represent his district in the congress of the United States, from 1825 to 1829.
For many years "Esq. Healy," as he was generally called, lived on the old homestead, at the south part of the town, and was engaged in farming. He afterward re- moved to the village, and was proprietor of the hotel.
He was an honored member of Mount Vernon lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, then located in Washington, and was its first master. He was married to Ruth Jaquith of Washington, Dec. 24, 1801. She died June 19, 1807, and he was married to Sally Copeland of Stoddard, Feb. 2, 1808. He died Oct. 10, 1861. His wife died Apr. 20, 1870. Children :-
(1st wife)
(I) Harvey, b. W., Dec. 26, 1802; m. Eliza Richard- son, May 27, 1830; res. on the old homestead, at the south part of the town. He d. Sept. 2, 1857. His wife d. June 7, 1879. Child :-
I Louisa, b. W., March 5, 1832; m. Aaron B. Flint ; d. July 21, 1866.
(2nd wife)
(2) Clara, b. W., June 1I, 1809 ; d. July 10, 1827.
(3) John P., b. W., Dec. 28, 1810 ; graduated at Dart- mouth College in 1835, and afterward studied law with Daniel Webster, in Boston.
He was admitted to the bar in 1838, and soon became the law partner of Mr. Webster, the partnership lasting un- til Mr. Webster's death. He was a member of the Mass. House of Representatives, in 1840, 1849 and 1850, and of
S. W. Healy
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tended lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, in New York City, where he renewed the same degree, in 1876. He res. in Brooklyn, N. Y., where he is engaged in the practice of his profession.
(6) Sullivan W., b. W., June 30, 1817 ; m. Helen, dau. of Dr. Josiah Richards of Claremont, March 1, 1848. He resided in his native town nearly all his life and was one of its most respected and influential citizens. He was a gentleman of the old school, and possessed that unassuming dignity which always commands respect. He held much town office. Shortly before his death he removed to Claremont, where he died June 29, 1877. His widow still res. in Claremont.
IX.
Desire, b. Newton, Mass., July 25, 1778; m. Russell Tubbs of Marlow, Oct. 9, 1799; res. in Deering ; d. Feb. 8, 1854.
X.
Sally, b. Washington, March 7, 1781 ; m. Phineas Cros- man ; d. July 9, 1824.
XI.
Samuel, b. W., June 10, 1783 ; d. Sept. 30, 1807.
XII.
Nathaniel, b. W., July 10, 1785 ; m. Jane Tabor, dau. of ยท Church Tabor of W., Dec. 22, 1807 ; was a man of edu- cation and was long engaged in teaching. He res. in W. and Haverhill, N. H., and in South Hero and Topsham, Vt. He d. in Topsham, Vt., Feb. 11, 1841. Children :-
(1) Rosina, b. Haverhill, N. H., Nov. 16, 1808 ; m. Robert Richardson of Topsham, Vt.
(2) Joseph W., b. Haverhill, July 12, 1810; d. young.
(3) Russell T., b. Washington, Jan. 19, 1814.
(4) Sally D., b. South Hero, Vt., Aug. 28, 1816; died young.
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(5) Church T., b. South Hero, Vt., July 18, 1818; d. young.
(6) Jane D., b. South Hero, Vt., Sept. 7, 1820; m. Rev. Wm. L. Camp, and res. at Spencer Creek, Mich.
(7) Mary W., b. South Hero, Vt., Aug. 10, 1822 ; m. Abial E. Richardson, of Rumford, Me.
(S) Loraine, b. South Hero, Vt., Feb. 15, 1825 ; m. Rev. Phineas Hersey.
(9) Joseph W., b. South Hero, Apr. II, 1827; res. in Santa Monica, Cal .; is an eminent clergyman and scholar.
(10) Nathaniel C., b. South Hero, Vt., March 15, 1829 ; was a physician ; died in London, England, May 26, 1874.
XIII.
Eliza, b. WV., March 4, 1789; m. Kellom, and res. in Auburn, N. Y., where she died, Apr. 23, 1865.
HILL.
Warren W. Hill, son of Daniel Hill, was born in North- wood, Feb. 12, 1800. About the year 1824, he came to Washington, and engaged in the manufacture of furniture. He also worked at the painter's trade, and for a time kept a store. He married Celista Murdough, in 1827, and con- tinued to reside in Washington until about the year 1859, when he removed to New London. He afterward resided in Hillsborough, where he died. After the death of his wife, he married Mrs. Abby Walker, Feb. 12, 1867. She still resides in Hillsborough. Children :- I.
Esther R., b. W., Dec. 25, 1827; m. Alexis Cutting, June 3, 1852 ; res. in W., until 1859, when they removed to Lebanon, and afterward to Winchester, Mass., where they now res.
II.
Henry F., b. W., Oct. 22, 1829; res. in St. Albans, Vt.
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III.
Mary A., b. W., Feb. 1, 1831 ; m. Sept. 2, 1854 ; res. in Hudson.
IV.
Eliza F., b. W., Mar. 5, 1837 ; m. Mar. 10, 1864; res. in New London.
Mark F. Hill, son of John S. Hill, was born in Strafford, N. H., June 28, 1828. He married Lydia J. Berry of Strafford, Apr. 6, 1851. They resided at Strafford, N. H., Brookline and Newbury, Mass., and Derry, N. H., until -- -, when he came to Washington to reside, and is still a resident of the town. Children :-
I.
Henry O., b. Strafford, May 27, 1852; prepared for college at Dummer Academy, Newbury, Mass., and grad- uated at Union College, in 1873, at the head of his class, and was the recipient of the highest prize of the college. He became an instructor in the preparatory department of Union College, which position he was obliged to aban- don some time afterward, on account of impaired health. He has been engaged in teaching a portion of the time since, and was, at one time, principal of Tubbs Union Academy. He resides in Washington.
II.
Emma J., b. Brookline, Mass., Feb. 15, 1860 ; graduated at Adams Female Seminary, at Derry, and was engaged in teaching for a time; m. Loren A. Noyes, and res. in Lempster, where she d. May 15, 1883.
III.
Jennie S., b. Newbury, Mass., Jan. 19, 1865 ; res. in W.
IV.
Edith K., b. Newbury, Mass., July 11, 1870.
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HOLT.
Amos Holt was a native of Greenfield, N. H., and was born about the year 1799. He came to Washington in 1825, and married, the same year, Sabrina, dau. of John Dresser of W. They settled on the John Dresser farm, situated on the high land south of the turnpike, which is now owned by George W. Blanchard. He died Sept. 9, 1847, aged 48 yrs. His wife died June 9, 1876. Child- ren :-
I.
Amos C., b. \V., Feb. 10, 1826; m. Gadriella A. Blanch- ard, Jan. 25, 1849; res. in Hillsborough, where he d., Oct. 28, 1874. Children :-
(1) C. Gilett, b. Jan. 11, 1852 ; m. Edward E. Muzzey of Boston, Sept. 14, 1867.
(2) William A., b. Oct. 16, 1855 ; m. Emma Weymouth of Boston, June 8, 1878.
II.
William, b. W., Dec. 6, 1829; m. Lucelia, dau. of Dr. David Mc Questen of W., Sept. 8, 1853 ; res. in Trenton, N. J. His wife d. Aug. 5, 1883.
III.
Woodbury D., b. W., July 5, 1831 ; m. Anstress, dau. of Asa Kimball of Henniker ; res. in Trenton, N. J.
IV. Emily S., b. W., Afig. 16, 1833. V.
Chester A., b. W., Mar. 23, 1845 ; m. Electa Curtice of Antrim, Nov. 13, 1877 ; res. in Hillsborough. Child :-
(1) Bertha, b. Hillsborough, Dec. 14, 1885 ; d. Jan. 3, 1886.
VI.
Alvira, b. W., Mar. 23, 1845 ; d. aged 6 mos.
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HOWARD.
The Howards are descendants of one of the most illus- trious families of England.
Nathaniel Howard, their first American ancestor, came from Suffolk, England, in 1641, and settled in Dorchester, Mass.
Nathaniel2, Jr., son of Nathaniel Howard, settled in Chelmsford, Mass., and had sons Jacob3 and Nathaniel3.
Silas Howard, a descendant of Jacob Howard3, was born in Westford, Mass. (?), a town adjoining Chelmsford, in which town (Chelmsford) the Howard family was promi- nent for many years. He was a soldier in the Revolution. He settled in Lyndeborough, N. H., and was the father of ten children.
Joseph, son of Silas Howard, was born June 19, 1792. He married Phebe Pettengill, dau. of Wm. Pettengill of Wilton. She was born Apr. 26, 1796. After her death, he married Parker. He died Sept. 13, 1839.
Ezra P. Howard, son of Joseph and Phebe (Pettengill) Howard, was born in Wilton, July 2, 1818. When a child, about ten years of age, he drove a team between Wilton and Nashua. His mother dying when he was very young, he went to Temple, where he worked on a farm until he was eighteen years of age. He then learned the carpen- ter's trade, and worked at Lowell and Cambridge, Mass., Washington, N. H., and Rochester, N. Y. He returned to New Hampshire in 1842, and after working a short time in Temple, again came to Washington, where he worked at his trade, and engaged in the manufacture of card boards. In 1846 he engaged in the manufacture of card boards, in company with his brother, Joseph A. Howard, the partnership lasting five years. He afterward conduct- ed the business alone, continuing in it the most of the time until 1869. He managed the business with great sa- gacity, enlarging his establishment until he was the sole manufacturer of his kind of goods in the United States.
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In 1869 he removed to Nashua, where he still resides, being engaged in the flour and grain trade. He has al- ways taken a deep interest in political affairs, and was chosen to represent Washington in the legislature, in 1867 and 1868. He was married to Mary Trow of Goshen, Jan. 24, 1844. She was a native of Mont Vernon, and was born July 22, 1818. Children :-
I.
Joseph W., b. W., Nov. 22, 1844; m. Nancy J. Hessel- ton of Wilton, Aug. 27, 1868 ; res. in Nashua, where he is extensively engaged in the manufacture and sale of furni- ture. He is a popular citizen, and has served in both branches of the city government. Children :-
(I) Charles W., b. Nashua, Oct. 28, 1869.
(2) Frank B., b. Sept. 20, 1871.
(3) Mary H., b. Aug. 14, 1876.
II.
Mary H., b. W., Nov. 22, 1844; m. Charles H. French, Jan. 1, 1863 ; d. Aug. 30, 1869.
III.
Martha J., b. W., Jan, 29, 1847.
Joseph A. Howard, son of Joseph and Phebe Howard, was born in Wilton, Oct. 16, 1823. He married Harriet Laws, Nov. 30, 1848. He res. in Washington, where he was a prominent citizen, and where he was for a time en- gaged in manufacturing, in company with his brother, Ezra P. Howard. He removed to Nashua, where he died, June 6, 1876. His wife died Apr. 16, 1856. Child :-
I.
Mary Abbie, b. W., Sept. 5, 1855 ; m. Dr. E. F. Mc Questen of Nashua, June 18, 1879; d. 1885.
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HOWE.
Otis Howe was born in Marlborough, Mass., Oct. 3, 1748. He married Lucy Goodell, Nov. 5, 1770. She was also a native of Marlborough, and was born July 3, 1752. As early as 1771, they settled in Hillsborough, N. H., where they resided many years, and where all their child- ren were born. Before his death, he removed to Stock- bridge, Vt., where he died, Oct. 2, 1822. His widow died, at the home of her son, James Howe, of Washington, June 17, 1843. Children :-
I.
Rebecca, b. Hillsborough, Nov. 25, 1771 ; m. Joel Stowe, Apr. 10, 1794; res. in Hillsborough, where she d., March 19, 1805.
II.
Nathan, b. Hillsborough, Feb. 1, 1773; m. Mary Wait, Oct., 1792 ; d. in the state of N. Y., in 1847.
III.
Joel, b. Hillsborough, July 27, 1774 ; d. in Hillsborough, Apr. 30, 1791.
IV.
Nathaniel, b. Hillsborough, Apr. 2, 1776; m. Polly Chase in 1808 ; d. in Waterford, Me., Jan. 18, 1829.
V.
Timothy, b. Hillsborough, Jan. 29, 1778; m. Betsey Howard in 1801 ; res. in Turner, Me., where he d., in 1851. He was the father of the late Timothy O. Howe of Wis- consin, who was, at the time of his death, postmaster general of the U. S., and who was formerly U. S. Sena- tor from Wisconsin.
VI.
Otis, Jr., b. Hillsborough, Dec. 23, 1779 ; m. Hannah Carr, in 1799. She was a native of Newburyport, Mass., b. Jan. 9, 1784; res. first in Hillsborough, but about the
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year 1809, settled at East Washington, where Dea. Sam- uel Fletcher now resides. In 1812 he removed to Ver- mont, and died at Stockbridge, in that state, May 14, 1830. His widow died in Hillsborough, N. H., July 31, 1871. Children :-
(1) John C., b. Hillsborough, July 23, 1806; d. in Hillsborough, Feb. 8, 1873.
(2) Sarah H., b. Washington, Apr. 18, 1810; m. John Lincoln, Mar. 15, 1832; res. in Hillsborough many years, but for some years has res. in W.
(3) Hannah B., b. Stockbridge, Vt., May 8, 1823 ; m. Cyrus Saltmarsh of Antrim, Apr. 12, 1842.
(4) Lucy J., b. Stockbridge, Vt., Sept. 6, 1828; d. in Hillsborough, N. H., Feb. 13, 1864.
Besides the four children of Otis "Howe, mentioned above, there were ten who died in infancy.
VII.
Polly, b. Hillsborough, Aug. 11, 1781 ; d. in Hillsbor- ough, Aug. 20, 1805.
VIII.
James, b. Hillsborough, Oct. 6, 1783 ; m. Sally Liver- more, Mar. 19, 1811. She d. Mar. 30, 1838. He res. in Hillsborough and Washington, the last years of his life being spent in Washington, where he d., Sept. 2, 1859.
IX.
Calvin, b. Hillsborough, Jan. 25, 1785 ; d. Feb., 1785. X.
Luther, b. Hillsborough, Jan. 25, 1785; m. Nabby Baker, in Feb., 1815 ; d. Oct. 5, 1843.
XI.
Solomon, b. Hillsborough, Nov. 4, 1786; m. Lucy Barnes, Nov., 1806; d. at Smyrna, N. Y., May 9, 1859.
XII.
Jeremiah, b. Hillsborough, Aug. 16, 1788; m. Deborah Avery ; d. in Claremont, in Nov., 1849.
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XIII.
Lucy, b. Hillsborough, Oct. 3, 1790; m. John Fisk, July 5, 1812; d. in Washington, Sept. 29, 1815.
XIV.
Persis, b. Hillsborough, May 4, 1793 ; m. Joseph Pack- ard of Stockbridge, Vt.
Asbury P. Howe, son of Ephraim and Charlotte P. Howe, was born in Berlin, Vt., June 10, 1831. When he was two years of age his parents removed to New Hamp- shire, and resided in different towns, but principally in Acworth. He was educated in the district schools, and at the high school at South Acworth. In his youth and early manhood he taught many schools, and in 1866 and 1867, he was principal of Tubbs Union Academy. In 1862, he enlisted from Acworth, and served continuously, almost three years, in the 4th N. H. reg't, participating in many battles and enduring much hardship. He was married to Diadema Hull of Acworth, Nov. 10, 1853, and since 1866 has resided principally in Washington. Their only child is :-
I.
F. Herman, b. Acworth, Aug. 12, 1858 ; m. Minnie F. Howe of Lempster, July 10, 1883 ; res. in W.
HOYT.
John Hoyt', who was born between the years. 1610 and 1615, was one of the original settlers of Salisbury, Mass. His first wife, Frances, died Feb. 23, 1642 or 1643. He was married to his second wife, also named Frances, in 1643 or 1644.
Thomas2, son of John and Frances Hoyt was born Jan. 1, 1640 or 1641, probably in Salisbury, Mass. He m. Mary Brown, and lived in Salisbury, and Amesbury, Mass. He d. Jan. 3, 1690 or 1691.
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Benjamin3, son of Thomas and Mary Hoyt, was born Sept. 20, 1680, probably in Salisbury, Mass. He m. Han- nah Pillsbury of Newbury, Mass., in 1703 or 1704, and died in Salisbury, Mass., in 1748 or 1749. He was a tanner.
Benjamin+, son of Benjamin and Hannah (Pillsbury) Hoyt, was born Apr. 29, 1706, probably in South Hamp- ton or Hampton Falls, N. H. He m. Mary Collins, Mar. 25, 1730. He d. in 1745 or 1746.
Abner5, son of Benjamin and Mary (Collins) Hoyt, was born Jan. 25, 1731 or 1732, probably in Hampton Falls, or S. Hampton, N. H. He m. Hannah Eastman of Salisbury, Mass., Nov. 1, 1753. He lived in Hampton Falls, Chester, Poplin (now Fremont), Hopkinton and Weare, N. H. He d. Oct. 22, 1807.
Benjamin6, son of Abner and Hannah Hoyt, was b. Jan. 25, 1757. He m. Mary Jewett, and d. Feb. 3, 1813. He resided in Hopkinton, N. H.
Benjamin7, son of Benj. and Mary (Jewett) Hoyt, was. born in Hopkinton, N. H., Dec. 10, 1780. He m. Sarah Adams, Apr. 24, 1803. He d. in Bradford, N. H., Feb. 18, 1861. His wife d. Apr. 16, 1857, aged 79 yrs. They were the parents of eight children, all sons.
Moses R. Hoyts, youngest son of Benjamin and Sarah (Adams) Hoyt, was born in Bradford, Apr. S, 1819. He married Abigail Blood, dau. of Ebenezer Blood, of W., Mar. 18, 1841. They have res. in Bradford and Wash- ington. Children :-
I.
Hiram I., b. W., June 1, 1842; m. Lucinda A., dau. of Moses D. Proctor of W., Dec. 3, 1861. They have always res. in Washington. During the war of the Rebellion, he served nearly three years in the U. S. army. Children :-
(I) Freeman H., b. W., Dec. 5, 1868.
(2) Charles H., b. W., Sept. 4, 1874.
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II.
Irvilla E., b. W., Aug. 12, 1846; m. John H. Frazer, July 24, 1864. Some years after his death she married Harvey B. Crane, Sept. 10, 1881 ; res. in Newport.
III.
George A., b. Bradford, Nov. 29, 1851 ; res. in W.
IV.
William I., b. W., June 6, 1858.
Sadie M., b. Bradford, Dec. 2, 1861 ; m. Waldo Flint, July 25, 1880 ; res. in Sutton.
IIURD.
John Hurd' came from England and settled in Strat- ford, Conn., in 1635. He was a land surveyor, and is said to have been a man of education. He served several years in the Conn. legislature.
Ebenezer2, son of John Hurd, was born in 1668, and settled in East Haddam, Conn.
Justus3, son of Ebenezer Hurd, was born in East Had- dam, Conn., in 1721. He married Rachel Fuller, who died in Chesterfield, N. H., in 1815. He died Mar. 31, 1 804.
Shubael+, son of Justus and Rachel Hurd, was born at East Haddam, Conn., Jan. 25, 1750. He settled in Lemp- ster, N. H., where he died, Apr. 30, 1827.
Shubaels, Jr., son of Shubael Hurd, was born Feb. 26, 1774, and died Mar. 22, 1854.
Luman Hurd6, son of Shubael Hurd, Jr., was born in Lempster, Mar. 13, 1805. He married Laura, dau. of Lewis Vickery of Washington, May 17, 1832, and settled in Merrimack, where he was engaged in trade. In 1834 they removed to Washington, and resided on the Goshen
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road, a short distance from Washington Center, where Albert G. Greenleaf now resides. They continued to re- side in Washington until 1852, when they removed to Providence, R. I., where the remainder of their lives was spent. He died Jan. 24, 1867. His wife died Sept. IO, 1884. Child :-
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Gustine L., b. Merrimack, N. H., Sept. 4, 1833 ; came to W. with his parents, in infancy, where his boyhood and youth were spent; was educated in the public school, the academy at Marlow, and at Tubbs Union Academy, then a flourishing institution. He removed to Providence, R. I., in 1852, and there learned the art of daguerreotyping, which he has practiced continuously up to the present time, making himself familiar with each improvement in the art. He resides in Providence, which has always been his place of business, and is considered one of the best photographic artists in that city.
Dea. Collins Hurd6, son of Shubael Hurd, Jr., was born in Lempster, July 11, 1796. He married Sally Way, who was born in Lempster, Oct. 2, 1795. They resided in Lempster, where he died, Apr. 30, 1876.
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