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5. Jane, b. Oct. 10, 1760 ; unmd. 6. James, b. 1761.+ 7. William.+ 8. Molly.
9. Ann, md. Ephraim Morrison.
IO. Susan. 11. John. 12. David.
(6.) James Morrison, always known as " Blind Jimmy Mor- rison," was accidentally injured in one of his eyes by a sharp brad in the end of a goad-stick in the hands of Joseph Patterson, who afterwards settled in this town with his father, Alexander. James was then a lad of five years of age, and was teaming the oxen, Mr. Patterson holding the plough. He soon lost the sight of both eyes. He md. Phebe Harriman, dau. of Joshua, and for a large number of years re- sided with his brother on the homestead. He was able to do something towards supporting himself by breaking flax, bottoming chairs with flags, husking corn, and other light work. He was a constant at- tendant at church on the Sabbath, and always left the house as soon as the sermon was ended, so as to be well on the road before the carriages began to move. He was a favorite in all the families which he visited. He d. Aug. 26, 1853.
(7.) William Morrison, md. Nov. 28, 1792, Jennie Dinsmore,
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of Windham, a sister of Dr. Dinsmore, of this town. He d. Jan. 31, 1853 ; his wife d. March 23, 1851.
13. Sally, b. Oct. 10, 1793 : unmd.
14. Samuel, b. Aug. 11, 1795.++
15. Peggy, b. Aug. 16, 1797 ; md. John Tilton, New York.
16. Jennie, b. Sept. 15, 1799 ; md. Elisha Wood.
17. Clarissa, b. Aug. 20, 1So2 ; md. F. Gilchrist, Franklin.
18. William D., b. June 19, 1804 ; md. in Lowell, where
he resided and died. He had the use of only one arm. Lydia, b. Oct. 9, 1806 ; md. F. Gilchrist, of Franklin.
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(14.) Samuel Morrison learned the trade of a clothier of William L. Woods, of West Henniker ; afterwards worked where the kit factory now stands ; then six years in Goffstown; then came back to town, and has since been a farmer ; a highly-respected citizen ; has been many years one of the deacons of the Con- gregational church at Hillsborough Bridge; he md., Sept. 3, 1818, Betsey Goss, of this town.
20. Jacob Goss, b. May 1, 1820 ; d. April 21, 1844. 21. Samuel W., b. Dec. 21, 1821.+
22. Sarah Jane, b. Sept. 17, 1823 ; md. Tristram Sawyer, of Hillsborough ; d. Nov. 18, 1871. One child, Jane M., md. Frank L. Edwards, Nov., 1876.
23. Margaret E., b. April 17, 1827 ; d. June 25, 1841.
24. Thomas S., b. Aug. 12, 1831 ; d. April 4, 1833.
25. Lydia D., b. Oct. 2, 1834 ; unmd.
(21.) Samuel W. Morrison, md., Dec. 17, 1845, Emily V. Bragg, of Vassalboro', Me. ; a carpenter, painter, and farmer.
26. Samuel C., b. Aug. 2, 1847 ; d. Sept. 20, 1853. 27. George W., b. Feb. 24, 1849 ; railroad conductor in the West : capable and energetic.
28. Jacob W., b. Feb. 18, 1853 ; d. Dec. 7, 1853.
29. Thomas S., b. and d. March 26, 1854.
30. Clarence W., b. Aug. 4, 1859 ; d. Nov. 16, 1863.
31. Belle Bragg, b. Sept. 2, 1864.
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MORSE.
Several brothers of this name settled in this country.
I. Anthony Morse, was in Newbury, Mass., in 1635, and from him descended Josiah, who md., Feb. 18, 1773, at Chester, Lois Webster ; they had a large family of children, one of whom only settled here.
3. Josiah Morse, son of Josiah and Lois (Webster) Morse, was b. in Chester, June 26, 1774 ; came to this town on reaching his majority, and md., Dec. 23, 1798, Betsey, dau. of Thomas and Persis Brown, of this town; resided many years where Mr. Adams lives,- the Daniel Cogswell place,-afterwards near where W. B. Barnes resides. Was a shoemaker, saddler, tanner and currier. He d. Dec. 15, 1833 ; his wife d. June 12, 1856.
4. Josiah, b. July 8, 1800; shoemaker and leather-dresser with his father ; merchant a few years in Newbury, except which time he has been a resident of this town ; many years a merchant here ; Master of Aurora Lodge F. & A. Masons, and Past Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire ; md., first wife, May 21, 1829, Caroline Lakin, of Hancock, who d. March 4, 1867 ; and he md., second wife, May 10, 1869, Sarah M. Cogswell, of this town.
5. I. John W., b. April 8, 1830.+
6.
Betsey, b. Dec. 2, 1801 ; d. Oct. 29, 1814.
7. Infant son, b. and d. March 25, 1803.
Louisa, b. Nov. 5, 1804 ; d. Dec. 16, 1804.
John W., b. Aug. 10, 1806; md., Aug. 16, 1835, Lucy
8. 9. Ann, dau. of Hon. Jonathan Gove, of Acworth ; com- menced mercantile life in Weare, in April, 1834 ; re- turned to this town in May, IS36, and in April, 1837, settled in Bradford, where he still resides, and where he has been in business since his removal there, save four years ; has filled all the town offices ; representa- tive in the legislature seven years ; state senator two years ; delegate to the constitutional convention in 1876 ; postmaster several years, and a man of strict honor and integrity.
IO. I. John G., b. in Henniker, June 7, 1836 ; an energetic
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and successful merchant (wholesale grocer) in Bos- ton ; unmd.
II. 2. Charles W., b. in Bradford, Feb. 11, 1839 ; is in busi- ness with his brother; md., Nov. 21, 1865, P. Jose- phine Merrill, of Plymouth.
I2. I. Alice, b. Oct. 6, 1866.
13. 2. Florence, b. Feb. 26, 1869.
14. Mary E., b. July 14, 1843 ; md. Lund -.
(5.) John W. Morse, md., June 19, 1851, Almira Gilling- ham ; merchant with his father ; postmaster several years ; at present a travelling merchant ; his wife d. Dec. 7, 1857.
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16. Infant sons, b. and d. March 3, 1852.
17. Caroline L., b. May 3, 1854.
18. Frank W., b. Sept. 28, 1856 ; d. Sept. 12, 1857.
NICHOLS.
I. George Nichols, son of Samuel and Dorcas B. Nichols, was b. in So. Berwick, Me .; md. Anna Page, of Weare, March 16, 1829, and resided in the south part of this town ; a member of the Friends' meeting.
2. Joshua M., b. 1832 ; d. 1863, in the service.
3. Maria, b. 1834 ; d. 1859.
4. Sarah, b. 1836 ; md., 1854, N. H. Perry.
5. Eunice, b. 1840 ; md. Nathan F. Oately, Dec. 15, 1864.
6. Albert, b. Feb., 1842. 7. Daniel M., b. 1843.
8. George W., b. 1847.
9. Alonzo P. Nichols, b. in Springfield, Aug. 5, 1828 ; md., July 3, 1853, Sarah J. Stevens, of Springfield ; miller.
IO. Charles F., b. Dec. 1, 1856.
II. Elmer P., b. Jan. 3, 1863 ; b. in Springfield.
NEWHALL.
1. Stephen Newhall, son of Daniel and Molly Newhall, was b. in Lynn, Mass., April, 1793; md. Eunice Newton, and resided in the south part of the town ;
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was one of the leading members of the Methodist church. He d. April 24, 1858.
2. Mary S., b. May 27, 1832 ; md. James B. Brown.
3. Mercy A., b. Aug. 26, 1839 ; md. Luther Eaton, of Hillsborough.
NEWTON.
I. Richard Newton, was one of the petitioners for the grant of Marlboro', Mass., and came from England about 1635; was in Sudbury, Mass., in 1640, and was made a freeman in 1645; upon the division of the town, he came within the limits of Southboro', where he died Aug. 24, 1701, aged about 100 years. He left a large number of descendants, among whom was Micah,5 who was supposed to be the son of Ephraim,4 son of Daniel,3 son of Daniel,2 son of Richard.1
2. Micah Newton, was b. in Marlboro', and md., Jan. 2, 1745, Mary, dau. of Peter and Grace Howe. He d. Aug. 21, 1800.
3. Nahum Newton, son of Micah, was b. in Marlboro', Mass., Feb. 16, 1752, and md., 1777, Mercy Adams. He came to this town shortly after its incorporation, and settled where John A. Newton now resides; was the first settler in that part of the town. He d. Mar. 20, 1816; his wife d. Aug. 2, 1839.
4. Molly, b. May 30, 1778 ; md. Thomas Howlett ; d. Dec. 18, 1860.
5. Silas, b. May 8, 1780 ; resided in Marlboro', Mass.
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Mercy, b. May 4, 1782 ; md. John Wilson, and settled in Vermont, where she d. Sept. 26, 1851.
7. Solomon, b. Oct. 14, 1783.+
8. John, b. Nov. 22, 1785 ; md. Lydia Bowman, and set- tled in Newport : d. in 1871.
9. Betsey, b. Feb. 24, 1788 ; md. James Colby.
IO. Lydia, b. Sept. 14, 1791; md. Josiah Brown ; d. 1872.
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II. Lucy, b. Aug. 31, 1793 ; md. James Brown ; d. Jan. 10, 1863.
12. Eunice, b. Nov. 27, 1796 ; md. Stephen Newhall.
13. Abigail, b. Feb. 22, 1799 ; d. March 1, 1872 ; unmd.
(7.) Solomon Newton, md., Feb. 16, 1809, Sally Colby, of this town, and resided most of his days upon the home- stead. He d. June 29, 1865; his wife d. Jan. 3, 1857.
14 Catharine, b. Apr. 1, 1810; d. March 28, 1863 ; unmd. Delia, b. Oct. 30, ISHI ; md. Nahum Colby.
15.
16. Mercy A., b. Jan. 26, 1813 ; md. Lewis Colby.
17. Sarah, b. May 29, IS15 ; unmd.
IS. Mary, b. April 6, 1817; md. Charles Gage, Nov. 9, 1847 ; resides in Bedford.
19. Nahum, b. Dec. 31, 1819.+
20. John A., b. Jan. 29, 1823.
21. Levi C., b. March 23, 1826.++
(19.) Nahum Newton, md., Feb. 22, 1848, Harriet N., dau. of Oliver and Anna S. Pillsbury.
22. Oliver A., b. Aug. 28, 1850 ; md., Jan. 3, 1873, Mary S. C. Ray, of Hillsborough.
23. I. Brainard P., b. Nov. 2, 1877.
24. Anna J., b. June 6, 1858 ; teacher.
(20.) John A. Newton, md., April 3, 1851, Matilda R. Chand- ler, of Hopkinton; resides on the homestead.
25. Charlotte M., b. Feb. 17, 1852, in Contoocook ; teacher. Children born here.
26. Solomon Quincy, b. Feb. 11, 1856.
27. Joel A., b. March 1, 1863 ; d. July 19, 1865.
28. Edna Maria, b. July 21, 1867.
(20.) Levi C. Newton, md., April 23, 1857, Eliza M., dau. of John and Eliza Peters, of this town.
29. Henry F., b. Jan. 25, 1858.
30. George A., b. Oct. 9, 1859.
31. Mary E. P., b. Jan. 9, 1864.
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NOYES.
I. Rev. James Noyes, was b. in Chaulderton, Wiltshire, Eng., in 1608; md. Sarah Brown, of Southampton, Eng., and came to New England in 1634; settled in Newbury, Mass., in 1635. He d. Oct. 22, 1655.
2. Col. Thomas Noyes, son of Rev. James, md., first wife, Martha Pierce, Dec. 28, 1669; md., second wife, Sept. 24, 1677, Elizabeth Greenleaf.
3. Ebenezer Noyes, direct in line of descent from Col. Thomas, md. Betsey Greenleaf, and settled in Plais- tow, where his family were born. Two sons settled here.
4. Oliver, b. May 12, 1759.+ 5. Nathaniel, b. 1768.+
(4.) Oliver Noyes, md., 1783, Mehitable Eaton, and came to this town immediately after; settled upon what is known as Noyes hill, in the south-east part of the town, upon the farm now owned and occupied by Thomas Brownrigg ; he was a soldier in the Rev- olution several years prior to his marriage ; represent- ed this town in the legislature in 1813, '14, and '15; was one of the selectmen in 1804, '14, and '15; was one of the most influential and substantial citizens of the town for many years. The words upon his tomb- stone well illustrate his character. [See Burial- Yards.] He d. Oct. 24, 1842; his wife d. Sept. 3, 1842.
6. Hannah, b. Oct. 2, 1783 ; md. William Cressy.
7. Sally, b. April 2, 1786 ; md. John Campbell.
8. Betsey, b. April 28, 1789: md., July 8, 1812, James Howe, of Hopkinton.
9. James, b. Sept. 4, 1791 ; d. Nov. 7, 1838.
10. Mehitable, b. Oct. 11, 1793 ; d. May 24, 1796.
II. Nathaniel, b. Oct. 11, 1793.+
12. Franklin, b. Feb. 16, 1802.+
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(5.) Nathaniel Noyes, settled in this town with his brother Oliver, and, like him, was a while in the Revolution- ary war. He md. Sally Whittaker, and settled where Mr. Martin now resides ; he kept one of the first ho- tels in this town, and followed that business and farming as long as he lived. His first wife d. Feb. 3, 1837 ; and he md., second wife, Rachel, dau. of Jona- than and Betsey Cheney, of Bradford, Nov. 2, 1837. He was selectman in 1811, and was a justice of the peace for many years. He d. May 9, 1848.
Children of first wife.
13. Greenleaf, b. Sept. 27, 1798; md. Sophia Butler, who d. Sept. 20, 1829 ; he d. Sept. 14, 1831.
14.
I. Nathaniel J., b. June 21, 1820.+
15. 16.
2. Sally. b. Feb. 9, 1823 ; md. Lewis Smith.
Nathaniel J., b. Dec. 2, 1802 ; d. July 12, ISII.
17. Infant, b. Feb., ISOS ; d. 24th of same month.
Children of second wife.
Betsey G., b. Oct. 10, 1838 ; md. W. O. Flanders. Sarah W., b. March 14, 1843 ; md. R. S. Howe.
18. 19.
(II.) Nathaniel Noyes, md. Bathsheba Sargent, of Bradford, March 28, 1801, and resided in the south part of the town, upon the farm now owned by his son. He d. Feb. 9, 1870; his widow is still living.
20 Mary C., March 28, 1825.
21 Infant son, b. April 25, 1828; d.
22. Rosanna S., b. May 28, 1830 ; d. June 17, 1862.
23. Frances E. G., b. Aug. 14, 1832.
24. Oliver H., b. March 4, 1837.+
(12.) Franklin Noyes, md., Dec. 20, 1826, Sally, dau. of Jas- per Temple, and lived where Mrs. W. H. Gilmore re- sides. He d. April 7, 1861; his wife d. Feb. 13, 1880.
25. Mehitable, b. Sept. 3, 1828; md., 1851, William H. Gilmore.
26. Sarah T., b. Oct. 10, 1835 ; md. W. H. Gilmore.
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27. Julia G., b. Jan. 13, 1839 ; md., Nov., 1868, Charles F. Gilmore ; resides in Washington, D. C.
(14.) Nathaniel J. Noyes, md., April 14, 1842, Harriet J. Cheney, dau. of Jonathan and Betsey Cheney, of Bradford, and was known as an excellent florist and genial citizen. He d. Oct. 14, 1878.
28. Harriet S., b. 1842 ; d. May 28, 1848.
(24.) Oliver H. Noyes, md. Mary J. Plummer, dau. of George W. and Louisa Plummer, of this town, Nov. 7, 1865, by Rev. B. M. Tillotson ; has been engaged very ex- tensively in the lumber business, and is at present landlord of the hotel in this town, and merchant; he represented the town in the legislature in 1874-'75, and was state senator from District No. 8 in 1877 ; one of the Fish Commissioners for the state several years, taking great interest in stocking the rivers and ponds of the state with valuable fish.
29. Rosa, b. Feb. 16, 1867.
30. Oliver C., b. Nov. 25, 1868.
31. Duncan Patterson, b. April 3, 1872.
ORDWAY.
I. Joshua Ordway, son of John C. Ordway, was b. in Hop- kinton, Nov. 10, 1822. He md. Martha Ryan, of Canterbury ; came to this town; d. Jan. 8, 1863. [See sketches of soldiers ]
2. George O., b. May 18, 1848 ; d. Aug. 7, 1871.
3. Seth E., b. Sept. 11, 1851 ; d. June 6, 1871.
4. John H. Ordway, brother of Joshua, was b. July 12, 1839 ; served in the late war, from this town. Md., Aug. 26, 1862, Frances E. Ingalls, of Lowell.
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OSBORNE.
I. David Osborne, son of Robert and Lucretia Osborne, was b. in Weare, Oct. 26, 1789 ; was long a resident of this town, upon the south side of Craney hill. A prominent member of the Friends' meeting ; was a painter and farmer. He d. Jan. 18, 1873. [See 'Ac- cidents.]
2. William Osborne,-son of William, who was b. in En- field, resided in Salisbury, settled in Springfield, and md. Elizabeth Hogg,-was b. in Springfield, Oct. 31, 1824; md., Sept., 1855, first wife, Nancy S. Gilmore, of this town, who d. April 21, 1873. He md., second wife, June 9, 1876, Anna L. Lunt, of Charlestown, Mass. A carpenter, which trade he has followed here, in Manchester, and in other places.
Children of first wife, b. in Springfield.
3. Joel, b. July 30, 1857 ; printer.
4. Mary, b. Sept. 26, 1859 ; d. May 9, 1876. Child of second wife.
5. Cora May, b. Dec. 24, 1878.
PAGE.
I. Jonathan Page, md. Sarah Duncan, of Antrim. He was a carpenter by trade. He resided in the "black house " that stood a few rods easterly from the pres- ent residence of R. S. Howe, which was burned.
2. Harriet, b. Aug. 5, 1822 ; d. Dec. 7, 1822.
3. Sarah Jane, b. Dec. 5, 1823. 4. Geo., b. Oct. 24, 1826.
5. Austin H., b. Nov. 13, 1828 ; d. Feb. 28, 1832.
6. William Duncan, b. April 26, 1831.
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7. Alonzo, b. April 17, 1833.
8. Melina, b. June 26, 1835 ; d. March 20, 1836.+
9. Miriam, b. Oct. 24, 1837. IO. Harriet, b. 1839.
II. Henry E., b. Nov. 16, 1843.
12. Plummer B., b. Dec. 7, 1845.
Alonzo, Henry E., and Plummer B., served in the 11th Reg't N. H. Vols., in the late war.
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I. John Page, son of Johnson Page, was b. July 30, 1788 ; md. Abigail Alley, who d. Dec. 29, 1854. Resided in the south part of the town, and were members of the Friends' society. He d. March 18, 1837.
2. Eliza Alley, b. Sept. 30, 1818; md. Lewis Greenleaf, Oct. 3, 1843 ; resides in Weare.
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3. Anna Gove, b. Sept. 4, 1821 ; md. James P. Adams ; d. Dec. 6, 1866 ; three children.
4. Daniel Basset, b. April 20, 1826 ; d. July 9, 1849.
5. Enoch Johnson, b. April 15, 1828 ; d. Dec. 17, 1847.
6. John Herbert, b. May 25, 1837; md. Carrie Breed, of Weare ; merchant in Weare ; two children.
PAIGE.
I. Samuel Paige, and his wife Polly, were the ancestors of the Paige family in this town ; they resided in Ha- verhill, Mass., where several of their children were born ; afterwards came to this town ; he d. here Feb. 16, 1838.
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2. Daniel, married, and went west. 3. Phebe, d. young. Nathaniel, b. April 24, 1780 ; md. Susan Muzzey, and settled in this town near where his son Samuel now resides ; he d. May 20, 1859 ; his wife d. May 4, 1864. Mary ; md. John Lloyd ; seven children.
5.
6. Phebe ; md. John G. Duston.
7. Priscilla ; md. John Herrick. 8. Sophia.
9.
Cynthia ; md. Squire Dow. IO. Lydia.
II. Hannah ; md. James Baker, of Weare. 12. Infant ; d.
13. Samuel ; b. Nov. 10, 1815 ; md., June 2, 1837, Mary J. Patch.
14. I. Oren Van Buren, b. Nov. 14, 1838 ; d. Jan. 30, 1842.
15. 2. Warren, b. Nov. 14, 1838 ; d. Nov. 17, 1838.
16. 3. Zeri W., b. Jan. 12, 1840 ; d. Jan. 25, 1842.
17. 4. Louisa J., b. April 29, 1841 ; md. Harvey Chase.
18. 5. Van R., b. Feb. 11, 1843.
19 6. Sam K., b. Sept. 5, 1844 ; lawyer.
20. 7. Mary F., b. Feb. 7, 1846.
21. 8. Priscilla R., b. Sept. 20, 1847.
22.
9. George W., b. Oct. 4, 1849 ; md.
23 IO. Jeremiah A., b. Sept. 6, 1851.
24. II. Elizabeth A., b. Nov. 29, 1853 ; md. Willis Carnes.
25. 12. M. DeWatts, b. Sept. 11, 1855 ; d. Dec. 11, 1874.
26. 13. Angelina A., b. May 29, 1857 ; md. Charles C. Carnes.
27. 14. Nellie S., b. April 16, 1862.
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28. Martha ; md. Samuel Hoyt.
29. John M. ; md. Calista Kezer.
30. I. Orlando. 31. 2. Alonzo. 32. 3. Alphonso.
33 4. Martha. 34. 5. Warren C.
36. Seneth F. ; md. M. N. Hawkes.
Nathaniel, b. July 28, 1822 ; md. Fanny Chase ; lives in Hopkinton ; children born here.
37. 38. I. Sarah A. 39. 2. Harvey N., b. Aug. 5, 1859.
40. 3. Clara A., b. 1861. 41. 4. Anna F., b. Jan. 1, 1863.
42. 5. Caddie, b. April 13, 1864.
43 6. Jennette, b. May 19, 1866.
44 7. Nancy, b. April 28, 1868.
45 Polly ; md. Thomas Muzzey, of Weare.
46. Sally ; md. Solomon Johnson.
PATCH.
I. Reuben Patch, was a soldier in the Revolution ; md. Mary Gregg, and resided in New Boston until near the close of the last century, when he settled in the south part of this town. Children born in New Bos- ton, except the last.
2. John ; md. Polly Peasley.
3. Betsey ; md. Abner Peasley.
4. Sally ; md. Nathaniel Peasley.
5. Abigail ; md. Timothy Kezer.
6. Nathaniel, b. July 9, 1797.+
7. Samuel ; md. Cynthia Eastman.
(6.) Nathaniel Patch, md., March 15, 1821, Betsey, dau. of Samuel and Betsey Kimball, of this town. He re- sided in the south part of the town, where his son lives ; was a captain in the state militia. He d. Dec. 21, 1859 ; his widow is still living.
8. Mary J., b. May 22, 1821 ; md. Samuel Paige.
9. Betsey, b. Nov. 18, 1822 ; md. Blaisdell Clark.
IO. William H., b. Sept. 15, 1826 ; d. Sept. 12, 1829.
II. George A., b. Aug. 28, 1830; d. May 28, 1831.
12. Lorinda A., b. Sept. 20, 1832.
13. Fanny C., b. June 11, 1836 ; md.
14. Parker P., b. Mar. 10, 1841 ; md. Olive A. Stevens ; lives. on the homestead.
15. I. Georgia M., b. Dec. 20, 1864. 16. 2. Alice.
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17. 3. Infant daughter. 18. 4. Infant son, b. Apr. 18, 1870.
19. 5. Grace, b. June 16, 1872. 20. 6. M. Eugene, b. 1874.
2I. 7. Lovina. 22. 8. Infant son, b. March 1880.
PATTEN.
I. Samuel Patten, and his wife Priscilla Moore, were both born in the north of Ireland, and emigrated to this country about 1760, and settled for a time in Lon- donderry, thence came to Deering.
2. Jesse Patten, son of Samuel, was born in Deering in 1783; md. Mary, born in 1782, dau. of Abram Gove, of Seabrook ; her mother was a dau. of Samuel and Jemima (Weare) Nudd. Mr. Patten came to this town in 1810, and settled where his son Squire now lives. He d. June, 15, 1867 ; his wife d. Dec. 24, 1863.
3. Nancy, b. Oct. 7, 1803 ; d.
4. Clarissa, b. Dec. 13, 1805 ; md. David Tucker.
5. Mary, b. July 3, 1808 ; md., March 16, 1837, Franklin Wallace.
6. Irene, b. June 2, 18II ; unmd.
7. Charlotte, b. Aug. 5, 1815 ; d. Dec. 25, 1820.
8. Squire M., b. July 26, 1819.+
9. Hiram G. ; md., Oct. 2, 1851, Clarissa Loveren, of Deering ; resides in Warner.
IO. I. Eva Satira, b. Jan. 7, 1858.
(8.) Squire M. Patten, md., 1844, Mary J. Messer ; resides on the homestead ; several times selectman.
II. James M., b. Feb., 1845; d. July, 1861.
12. Minerva M., b. Nov., 1848; teacher.
13. Frank D., b. Sept., 1853.
14. Laura S., b. Oct., 1857; teacher.
15. Emma J., b. Dec., 1861 ; d. Oct. 2, 1876.
16. George E., b. July, 1864. 17. Clara E., b. April, 1866.
PATTERSON.
The Pattersons who settled in this town were direct descend- ants of John1, of Scotland, who settled in the north of Ireland. Alexander,4 son of Alexander8 (?), son of Robert,2 son of John1, was born in 1714, at Bush Mills, in the north of Ireland ; he came to this country with his father in 1721, and settled in Lon- donderry ; he held an office in that town in 1751. Married
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Elizabeth Arbuckle, who was born in 1720, on the passage to this country ; hers was the only name of any female attached to the call of Rev. David McGregor, the first minister of the West Parish in Londonderry. She was said to have been a "pert little woman, straight as an arrow, of great activity, running over with humor, and of an excellent education for her day." Mr. Patterson resided a short time in Pembroke, and then came here. [See Old Settlers.] He came into the township alone the first time, driving a cow and bringing a bag of meal, and made his bough house on the little step of land above the pres- ent residence of O. E. Wilson, on the east side of the road ; his log cabin was built a little north from where the barn of Barak Colby now stands. He was a prominent man of the town, and was one of the selectmen several years after its incorporation : was a Revolutionary soldier. His wife taught one of the first schools ; he resided here until 1799, when he moved to Thet- ford, Vt., thence to Strafford, Vt., where he died in 1802; his wife died the same year and in the same place.
5. Lydia. 6. Mary. 7. Joseph, b. 1750.+ S. Margaret, md. Elijah Rice.
9. Sarah, md. David Campbell.
IO. Isaac.+ II. Josiah. 12. Josiah.+
13. Robert B., md. Jane Miltimore.
14. Alexander, b. July 10, 1763 + 15. James.
These children were all born in Londonderry or Pem- broke.
(7.) Joseph Patterson, resided upon the homestead ; was a Revolutionary soldier, and acquired the title of "Hon- orable," which, in the olden time, was applied only to the most worthy. [See Revolutionary Soldiers.] He md. Susannah, dau. of William and Naomi (Bell) Dun- can, of Londonderry ; he d. Jan. 16, 1831; his wife d. March 23, 1812.
16. Abraham, md. Eunice Clough, Nov. 17, 1803.+
17. Elizabeth, m. James Joslin, Dec. 25, 1799.
18. Polly, md. Joseph Hoyt, March S, 1802.
19. Joseph, d. in Ludlow, Vt.
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20. William, b. Nov. 4, 1784.+ 21. Samuel, d. in infancy. Rachel, md. James Willis, of Lebanon, Aug. 23, 1807. Susannah, md. Timothy Perry, of Newport, May 24, 180S.
23 24. George, md. twice ; children by both wives ; resided in
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Livingston county, N. Y., afterwards in northern Ohio. Anna, d. Jan. 2, 1815 ; unmd.
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26. Margaret, md. Sylvanus Hoyt, of Hanover ; d. 1875.
(10.) Isaac Patterson, md. Marcy Nelson; resided a while where O. E. Wilson lives, afterwards in "Shabica," above his brother Alexander. He saw much service in the Revolution ; when the War of 1812 broke out, he went on foot to Concord to enlist, but was reject- ed on account of his age. He d. Sept. 2, 1823.
27. Marcy, b. Oct. 27, 1790 ; md. Levi Barnes.
28. Fanny, b. Feb. 10, 1793 ; md. Amos Currier.
29. Nelson, b. June 19, 1795 ; d. in U. S. service.
30. Sylvia, b. Feb. 9, 1798; md. John Bacon.
31. Heman, b. Sept. 2, 1800 .- +
(12.) Josiah Patterson, md. Lucy, dau. of Ezekiel Smith; re- sided where O. E. Wilson lives, a while afterwards moved to Vermont. Children mostly born here.
32. Sally, md. - - Barrett. 33. Alexander.
34 Dorcas, md. - - Barrett. 35. Josiah. 36. James.
37 Lucy. 38. Abigail. 39. Robert. 40. Joel.
(14.) Alexander Patterson, md. Mary Nelson, of Stirling, Mass .; he erected the buildings in 1806 where W. C. Cogswell resides, and put in the first water-works in this town, which were used substantially until 1878; he was a prominent man of the town, and was famil- iarly known as "Uncle Sandy;" was full of humor and ready wit, and was a highly respected citizen. He d. Jan. 12, 1827.
41. Hannah, b. Aug. 27, 1787 ; md. Col. Imri Woods.
42. Lydia, b. Aug. 9, 1789 ; md. John Chase, of Weare ; eight children-all daughters.
43. Levi, b. Sept. 3.+
44 Sophia, b. Jan. 7, 1794 ; md. Joel Howe.
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Joab, b. Feb. 15, 1796.+
Elizabeth, b. March 31, 1798; md. William Livingston. David N., b. June 1, 1800.+
46. 47. .48. Mary M., b. May 26, 1802. In her childhood, she had
but slight advantages for education ; she was obliged
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