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71. RUSSELL J. (49). b., Barnard, Vt., June 3, 1838. An auctioneer and has had for some time a store at West Wilton. He. m., Sept. 3. 1871. Mrs. Emma F. Gordon of New Sharon, Me. Children :
72. Cosette Kurilla, b., New Sharon, Me., Sept. 21. 1873.
73. Orville, b., Wilton, Sept. 4, 1875.
74. Byron S., b. Feb. 10, 1878.
75. ELSON D. (55), b. June 29, 1853: a carpenter: m., Oct. 26. 1881.
Etta L. Parker of Milford, who was b. April 21. 1863. Children :
76. George Harvey, b. Dec. 31, 1882.
77. Mabel E., b. Dec. 31, 1886.
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FULLER FAMILY.
1. AMOS FULLER was in Wilton at the time of its incorporation. Hle settled on lot No. 18, seventh range, which is now principally owned by Joseph W. Stiles. We have found no record of his family, but he is sup- posed to be the father of Amos Fuller of Temple, of Enoch and probably of Aaron Fuller of Wilton. Children :
2. Amos.
3. Enoch (5).
4. Aaron (14).
5. ENOCHI (3). Children by his wife, Sarah :
6. Amos, b. April 27, 1780.
7. Sally, b. Nov. 5, 1781 ; m. Peter Putnam of Andover, Vt.
S. Benjamin, b. Sept. 1, 1783; m., Oct. 1, 1804, Naomi, dau. of Dea. John Burton, and res. in Andover, Vt.
9. Daniel, b. Sept. 20, 1785; d., Wilton, Oct. 3. 1858. He removed to Andover, Vt., where he lived about thirty years, then returned to Wilton. He m., 1810, Betsey Burnham, who d. Oct. 4. 1817. aged 56 yrs.
10. James, b. June 26, 1787.
11. Frederic, b. March 15, 1790.
12. Mary Putnam, b. July 5. 1794.
13. Enoch, b. Ang. 5, 1796.
14. AARON (4). Children by his wife, Betsey :
15. Amos, b. July 6, 1803.
16. Aaron. b. July 26, 1805.
GAGE FAMILIES.
The Gage family found its way into England from Normandy in A. D. 1066. One de Gaga, de Ganga or de Gage accompanied William the Con- queror into England and aided in the conquest of the country and was afterwards rewarded with large grants of land. The family was promi- nent, and there were barons in parliament bearing the name of Gage during the reign of Henry II.
1. JOHN GAGE came from Suffolk. England, and landed at Salem, Mass., June 12, 1630. He at once proceeded to Boston, where he remained a short time, and was a member of the first church there. In 1633 he was one of the original proprietors of Ipswich, Mass. In 1664 he removed to Rowley, where he died, 1673. He had two. and according to one authority, three wives.
2. DANIEL, second child of preceding, m., May 3, 1675, Sarah Kim- ball. He res. in Bradford, Mass.
3. DANIEL, son of preceding, m., March 9, 1698, Martha Burbank. and res. in Bradford.
4. DANIEL, sixth child of preceding. b. April 12, 1708. removed from Bradford to Pelham.
5. PIERCE, son of preceding, d. July 11, 1821, aged 80 yrs. His name was on the muster roll, dated Sept. 26, 1776. of Capt. David Runner's co ..
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Col. Tash's regt., raised to serve in New York. His grandson, Sidney R. Gage, Esq., of Nashua. writes: "When a boy at home Fused to shoot game with an old musket that I was told my grandfather had picked up beside a dead Briton on some battlefield of the Revolution." Pierce removed from Pelham to Wilton in 1789. His wife. Susanna. d. May 3. 1831, aged 90. Children :
6. Joseph, taxed in Wilton in 1795 and 1796.
7. Moses, taxed in Wilton in 1802.
8. Richard (11), b. 1784.
9. Judith, m. Jesse Hall.
10. Eunice, m., Feb., 1810, Ezekiel Lovejoy.
11. RICHARD (8), b. 1784. A farmer, and res. on the farm that his father bought when he came to Wilton. He was an early member of the Baptist Society. He m., March 16, 1809. Betsey, dau. of Samuel Hutch- inson. Children :
12. David (21). b. Dec. 26, 1809.
13. Samuel (30), b. Sept. 6, 1811.
14. Pierce (35), b. Sept. 4, 1813.
15. Isaac N. (43), b. June 12, 1815.
16. Mary (47), b. June 1, 1817.
17. Elvira (54), b. July 11, 1819.
18. Charles (60), b. July 16. 1821.
19. George W. (63), b. Sept. 7, 1823.
20. Sidney R. (66), b. Oct. 14, 1826.
21. DAVID (12), b. Dec. 26, 1809; m., July 30, 1835, Sarah J. Russell. He is a Baptist minister. A sketch of his life by himself is given on page 287. Children :
22. Freeman D., b. JJune 28, 1836; m. Jennie Watson of South Boston. He has been engaged in the grocery business, and res. in Nashua.
23. Thaddeus G., b. Dec. 18, 1837.
24. Isaac N., b. Sept. 28, 1839 ; a marble worker.
25. Sidney B., b. Jan. 1, 1843; a machinist ; m. Flora E. Thomas of Rockland, Me.
26. Julian P., b. Oct. 7, 1846; a grocer; m. Alice A. Ilill of Bidde- ford, Me.
27. George E., b. Oct. 9, 1849; a bank teller, and now a bank com- missioner; m. Mattie A. Connor of Manchester.
28. Loren S., b. Oct. 7, 1851.
29. Herbert E., b. May 18, 1856; a grocer, res. in Nashua : m. Ahna J. Westcott of Nashua.
30. SAMUEL (13), b. Sept. 6, 1811; d. April 21, 1851. He m., 1836. Eliza A. Jones of Washington, where they resided. His wife d. Dec. 25. 1869. Children :
31. Albert N., b. May 7, 1837 ; m., July, 1868, Elva Davis of Warner, and has had several children.
32. Charles C., b. Feb. 16, 1839; d., Boston, Feb. 24, 1881; unm. He had been clerk at the Twin Mt. House: also elerk in the Surgeon General's office, Washington, D. C.
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33. Iliram J., b. Ang. 30, 1844: m., June 1, 1867, Mina S. Kidder; a merchant and a prominent citizen in Washington, N. 11., holding many offices, including that of representative to the Legislature.
34. Roger S., b. Feb. 19, 1851 ; m., Aug. 24, 1870, Jennie A. Neaskem of Clayville, N. Y .: res. several years in Clayville and llion. N. Y., and now in Warner.
35. PIERCE (14), b. Sept. 4. 1813; m., June 15. 1837, Mary, dan. of David and Rachel Lovejoy ; m., 2d, Nov. 27, 1845, Mrs. Nancy D. (Winn), dan. of Edward and Nancy B. Herrick; has always res. in Wilton on the homestead of his grandfather and father; has been a selectman. Children :
36. Albert P., b. May 9, 1838. He enlisted in the war of the Rebel- lion, and was killed, June 3, 1864, in the battle at Bethesda Church. Va.
37. James A., b. JJune 7. 1841 ; d. Oct. 20, 1841.
38. Mary L., b. July 17, 1844; d. Sept. 14, 1844.
39. Orrieta F., b. JJan. 1. 1847; m .. June 28. 1870. Lewis A. Holt. Res. in Texas.
40. Josephine II., b. March 14, 1850.
41. Arthur Herbert (69), b. June 5. 1852.
42. Elijah .J., b. May 31, 1859.
43. ISAAC N. (15), b. June 12. 1815; d. May 1, 1885. He res. in Wash- ington, a farmer: represented the town in the State Legislature in 1861. and 1865. HIe m., Dee. 26. 1837, Lney H. Fisk of Washington, who d. Feb. 19, 1868. Children :
44. Elizabeth F., b. March 19, 1839; d. Nov. 18, 1870. She m., Dec. 1, 1863, Brooks K. Webber, Esq., now of Hillsborough.
45. Lucy A., b. Feb. 14. 1844; m., April 20. 1867, Galen Allen, M. D .. now of Red Wing, Minn.
46. George N. (72), b. Nov. 27, 1851.
47. MARY (16), b. June 1, 1817 ; m., April 18, 1843. Mason 11. Carr of Washington, where they have since res. Children :
48. Mary Frances (Carr), b. Aug. 15, 1844.
49. Lawrence M. (Carr), b. Sept. 8, 1847.
50. Dwight E. (Carr), b. May 21, 1850.
51. Bettie M. (Carr) b. June 8, 1853; d. in childhood.
52. Asa L. (Carr), b. April 11, 1858; d. in childhood.
53. Helen A. (Carr). b. Dec. 18, 1861; d. in childhood.
54. ELVIRA (17), b. July 11, 1819; m., June 7. 1843. Nathaniel G. Jones of Washington, where they res. Children :
55. Ellen E. (Jones), b. Nov. 14, 1844.
56. George S. (Jones). b. Feb. 28, 1847.
57. Kate A. (JJones). b. April 21, 1851 : d. when 16 or 17.
58. Alice E. (Jones), b. May 6, 1861.
59. Fred E. (JJones). b. Dec. 13, 1863.
60. CHARLES (IS). b. July 16, 1821 ; d. June 24, 1856; m., Aug. 13. 1843, Sarah A. Lynd of Melrose, Mass. They res. a short time in Wash- ington, and then went to Melrose. Children :
61. Charles E., b. Oct. 26, 1844; nmin .; res. in Melrose.
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62. Sarah Frances, b .. Melrose, Oct. 23, 1850; m., June 5, 1875, Jabez S. Dyer; res. in Melrose.
63. GEORGE W. (19), b. Sept. 7, 1823: has res. in Wilton and Wash- ington principally, but now in Medford, Mass. ; m., Sept. 16. 1845, Nancy E. Crane of Washington. Children :
64. Josephine M., b., Wilton, Oct. 28, 1850; m., Feb. 1, 1872, Stillman S. Eaton, who d. Sept. 20, 1878. She m., 2d, Charles E. Walker, and res, in Medford, Mass.
65. Nellie J., b., Washington, June 30, 1859; m., April 12, 1881, Oscar HI. Wiley; res. in Washington.
66. SIDNEY R. (20) b. Oct 14, 1826; removed to Wisconsin from Wił- ton in 1855, returned to N. H., and res. in Washington from 1859 till 1870. when he removed to Nashua, where he now lives. Hlas hell the office of selectman in Washington, and been a member of the common council and board of aldermen in Nashua. Ile m., Nov. 28, 1850, Augusta Bixby of Lyndeborough. Children :
67. Kitty_1., b., Wilton, June 24, 1853; grad. at the Boston Univer- sity, 1878; has been a successful teacher in Nashua, Davenport, la., and Westborough, Mass .; in 1881, she entered Cornell University, received the degree of A. M. in ISS5; is elected to the Greek Professorship of Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Penn., near Philadelphia.
68. Annie B., b., Washington, July 21, 1861; d. Ang. 18, 1864.
69. ARTHUR HERBERT (41), b. June 5, 1852; a farmer and carpenter : res. on the homestead : m., March 25, 1875, Annie C. Benedict. Children :
70. Archie Benedict, b. Jan. 3. 1876.
71. Richard Pierce, b. Feb. 3, 1881.
72. GEORGE N. (46), b. Nov. 27, 1851. A physician ; has always lived in Washington. lle m., Nov. 29, 1883, Ella F. Brockway of Hills- borough. Child :
73. Charles F., b. Sept. 10, 1884.
1. DAVID GAGE, b., Merrimac, Sept. 8, 1795; d. Oct. 3, 1841. He m., Aug. 12, 1823, Betsey, b., Jan. 26, 1800, dau. of Daniel Putnam, Esq., of Lyndeborough. They went as missionaries to Livingston, Ala. They had five children born there, one of whom has res. more than twenty years in Wilton. Mrs. Gage d., Lyndeborough, Dec. 4. 1879, aged 80 yrs.
2. JOHN, son of preceding, b. June 15, 1836. A brick mason ; has the office of fire engineer, and has been captain of the Lafayette Artillery co. He m., Feb. 24, 1859, Susan Ford, who was b. July 17, 1840. Child :
3. Walter F .. b. Jan. 5, 1866; employed at the Electric Light Works in Lyn, Mass.
GOLDSMITH FAMILY.
1. WILLIAM GOLDSMITH came to Wilton from Ipswich, Mass., in Feb., 1774, and settled on lot No. 6, seventh range. He was a farmer, and one of the first members of the Baptist Society. He d. Dee. 27, 1833, aged
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78 yrs. His wife, Hannah, came to Wilton, Aug. 25, 1774, about the time, as is supposed, of their marriage. Children :
2. Hannah, b. Dec. 7, 1775; m., Nov. 26, 1801, Isaac Burnham.
3. Seth Story (11), b. April 17, 1778.
4. Betty, b. Aug. 27, 1780.
5. Luey, b. Nov. 17, 1782.
6. William (13), b. June 8, 1785.
7. Gifford, b. Sept. 22, 1787; d. March 29, 1796.
8. Jabez (18), b. April 5, 1790.
9. Martha, b. Jan. 26, 1793.
10. Ebenezer, b. April 15, 1796; d. May 9, 1796.
11. SETH STORY (3), b. April 17, 1778; d. Feb. 15, 1861 ; m., Feb. 22, 1805, Hannah Burnham, and removed to lot No. 4, sixth range, where he lived the remainder of his life. Child :
12. Samuel (23), b. Dec. 29, 1806.
13. WILLIAM (6), b. June 8, 1785; m. and settled on the homestead with his father. About 1832 he sold his farm to his brother Jabez, and removed to Maine. Ile was an intense stannnerer ; this impediment, with his wit, oftentimes making his remarks laughable. Children :
14. William, b. Feb. 7, 1812.
15. Benjamin. b. Aug. 20, 1815.
16. Seth Story, b. Feb. 28, 1818. After he became of age, he returned from Maine, and worked a few years in Wilton. He was commissioned, March 23, 1849, as lieut., and, Sept. 14, 1849, as captain of the Third Co. 22d Regt. of Militia ; and the same date Jacob Putnam was commissioned lient., and Samuel A. Preston, ensign; they being the last officers of that company.
17. Ezra Willmarth, b. June 7, 1821.
18. JABEZ (8), b. April 5, 1790; d. March 28, 1848. lle lived for some years on lot No. 6, eighth range, and after he purchased his brother's farm, he res. on the Goldsmith homestead. He did something as a cattle broker. At the time of his death he was a large land-owner. He served one year as selectman. Hle m. Lucinda Pollard. She m., 2d, -- Danforth, and d. Nov. 13, 1878, aged 87 yrs. Children :
19. Daniel Pollard, b. Aug. 17, 1815; d. Oct. 31, 1844. He res. on the farm his father first occupied. Ile joined the Miller Guards at its organiz- ation ; his was the first death in the company, and they attended his funeral. Ife m., Nov. 1, 1836, Rebecca, dau. of Col. Samuel and Rebecca P. King. She m., Dec. 28, 1846, Benjamin Goldsmith, of Jamaica Plains, Mass.
20. Jefford Elbridge, b. June 14, 1817. Ile studied medicine, and began practice in Hopkinton, Mass. Ile d. previously to the death of his father. He m. in New Ipswich.
21. Sibyl, m. Charles Howard. Her father conveyed to her a part of his real estate, in which was the original Goldsmith homestead, and she res. there until the buildings were burned. She afterwards sold the place and bought the Gray farm, now owned by Albert B. Melendy. Since dis- posing of that property she has not lived in Wilton.
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22. Charlotte, m. Samuel A. Preston. Her father willed her that part of the real estate, not left to her sister Sibyl. She res. in Wilton until the death of Mr. Preston. Mrs. Preston is not now living.
23. SAMUEL (12), b. Dec. 29, 1806; d. Feb. 28, 1888. He always res. on the homestead where his father first settled. HIe m., Nov., 1838. Lavina-Cunnings, who d. Oct. 15, 1839. Ile m., 2d. Lydia, dau. of Capt. Caleb and Jane (Longley) Putnam. Children :
24. Ezra, b. May 18, 1839; d. Ang. 5, 1814.
25. Lydia Hannah, b. Feb. 24, 1845 ; m., Dec. 16, 1868, Cyrus O. Whit- ney. See Whitney gen.
26. Caleb Story, b. June 29, 1847.
27. Sarah Jane, b. July 15, 1849; m. George Parkhurst. See Park- hurst gen.
28. Asa Horace, b. April 14, 1851.
29. Franklin Pierce, b. Dec. 5, 1852; d. July 24. 1853.
GRAY FAMILY.
1. TIMOTHY GRAY of Andover, Mass., was b. July 19, 1719; d. Nov. 17, 1793. He purchased of William Vance lot No. 6, fifth range. and thirty acres of the west part of lot No. 5. fourth range. In the deed, dated April 26, 1764, he is called cordwainer, and the consideration was £67 10s., sterling money. He and his descendants owned it about one hundred years. He held the office of deacon, and tradition reports that he was mmel respected. He m. Eleanor - -. who d. Sept. 22. 1775, aged 56 yrs. ; he m., 2d. Abigail - , who d. May 20, 1801, aged 77 yrs. Children :
2. Timothy (11), b. Feb. 19, 1749.
3. James Best, b. Jan. 26, 1751; d. at Halifax, between July 16 and Aug. 20, 1777, whether a prisoner or not is not known.
. 4. Eleanor, b. March 16, 1753.
5. Jonathan, b. March 18, 1755; d. Sept. 15, 1775. He was enrolled in Capt. William Walker's co., in Col. James Reed's regt., April 23, 1775, and at the battle of Bunker Hill received wounds of which he died.
6. Mary, b. Feb. 19, 1757 ; m., Nov. 23, 1786, Samuel Hartshorn. See Hartshorn gen.
7. Sarah. b. March 2, 1759; m .. Jan. 8, 1782, Christopher Martin. See Martin gen.
S. Joseph (25), b. March 19, 1761.
9. Dorothy, b. Oct. 26, 1763; m., Ang. 3, 1786, Daniel Holt, who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution from Wilton, but who removed to Maine after his marriage. We have been unable to ascertain to which of the families of Holts, resident in Wilton, he belonged.
10. Henry, b. Oct. 8, 1766; d. March 31, 1776.
11. TIMOTHY (2), b. Feb. 19, 1749; d. July 18, 1807. He was a farmer and res. on the homestead. He was in Capt. Taylor's co., at Winter Hill, and was also in Capt. Nathan Ballard's co .. at the time of the alarm of 1776 to reenforce the northern army. Ile m. Hannah -- , who d. July,
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1784, aged 31 yrs. lle m., 2d, April 21, 1785, Ruth Burnham, who d. March 23, 1841, aged 85 yrs. See Burnham gen. Children :
12. Ilannah, b. July 4, 1770; d. Aug. 18, 1770.
13. Timothy, b. Sept. 30, 1771; d. Dec. 1, 1776.
14. Hannah, b. June 17, 1773; m., April 19, 1795, Abiel Blanchard.
15. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 12, 1775; m., Feb. 12, 1801, Caleb Holt.
16. 'Timothy, b. Jan. 21, 1778; d. Sept. 26, 1781.
17. Eleanor, b. Oct. 5, 1779; m., Nov. 15, 1804, Uzziel Sheldon.
18. James Best, h. May 26, 1781 ; d. Oct. 4, 1795.
19. Timothy (38), b. May 14, 1787.
20. Henry (49), b. Oct. 1, 1789.
21. Abel, b. Oct. 13, 1791 ; m., July, 1813, Betsey Pettengill.
22. Abiel, b. July 25, 1793.
23. Lucy Burnham, b. Sept., 1795; m. Dea. Joel Chandler. See Chandler gen. (29).
24. Ruth, b. May 24, 1800; d., Lowell, March 7, 1858.
25. JOSEPH (8), b. March 19, 1761; d. Ang. 26, 1846. He was the last of the soldiers of the Revolution, resident in Wilton. His services are sketched in pp. 246-251. His military career did not cease with the Rev- olutionary War, but he held various offices in the N. II. militia, and was familiarly known as " Adjutant Gray." He owned and res. on the farm now owned by Albert B. Melendy. He was frank and outspoken, a good neighbor, and ready to do his part, so far as his means would allow, in supporting publie institutions. He m., April 11, 1786, Chloe, dau. of Jer- emiah Abbot of Wilton, who d. July 17, 1849, aged 82 yrs. Children :
26. Joseph (54), b. Aug. 14, 1787.
27. Chloe, b. Nov. 2, 1789: m., Oct. 26, 1813, Oliver Fletcher. See Oliver Fletcher gen. (S).
28. Sally, b. July 11, 1791 ; m. Seth P. Tyler.
29. Anna Abbot, b. April 7, 1793 ; m., June 1, 1817, Asa Perham, who had served an apprenticeship with Messrs. Ephraim and John Peabody, to learn the blacksmith's trade, and carried on business a few years in the shop they had occupied, but afterwards removed to Lyndeborough.
30. Lydia, b. March 5, 1795; m., Feb. 5, 1822. Russell Upton.
31. James Best (64), b. April 21, 1797.
32. Betsey, b. June 21, 1799; d. Oct. 6, 1869; m., Sept. 25, 1827, Abbot Smith of Milford.
33. Calvin (73), b. Oct. 28, 1801.
34. Henry Newton, b. Sept. 1, 1804; d. Sept. 8, 1826. He was a har- vess-maker, and began business in Nashua.
35. Matilda, b. July 20, 1806; d. Dec. 23, 1835. She m., Jan. 26, 1832. Amos Gutterson, and res. in Milford.
36. Elvira, b. Dec. 20, 1808; d. April 3, 1881; m., Nov. 28, 1833, Sam- nel French. See French gen. (26).
37. Emeline, b. Oct. 11, 1811 ; m., Dec. 12. 1849, Dr. Israel Herrick. See Herrick gen.
38. TIMOTHY (19), b. May 14. 1787 : d. Aug. 4, 1867. He res. on the homestead, and was an early member of the Baptist society, and for
Himetry Gra
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many years a deacon of the church. He served as one of the seleetmen. Hle soll a part of his farm and removed to Lowell, where he resided a few years, but returned to Wilton. He m., Aug. 21, 1808, Fanny, dau. of Lieut. AAbraham and Betsey Burton, who d. Nov. 3, 1810, aged 20 yrs. See Burton gen. (40). Ile m., 2d, Nancy Smith of Medford, who d. April 16, 1866, aged 79 yrs. Children :
39. Fanny Burton, b. Ang. 29, 1810; m., Dee. 4, 1832. Caleb Crosby of Lowell, Mass.
40. Timothy, b. June 7, 1813; d. Jan. 24, 1883.
41. AAlanson, b. Jan 22, 1815 ; d. many years ago.
42. Daniel Smith (77), b. Oct. 16, 1816.
43. James B., b. July 29, 1818; res. in Maine; not living.
44. Nancy, b. March 4, 1820; m., Nov. 26, 1860, Joseph W. Stiles. Sec Stiles gen.
45. Maria, b. March 29, 1822; d. in Lowell.
46. Hannah, b. Oct. 12, 1824; m. Joseph M. Melendy.
47. Robert, b. March 23, 1827; d. Feb. 17, 1865, in Salisbury, N. C., as a prisoner of war.
48. Lorenzo (92), b. March 31, 1829.
49. HENRY (20), b. Oct. 1, 1789: d. Oet. 30, 1862; a cabinet maker and farmer. Ile bought the place formerly owned by Nathaniel Sawyer, and for nearly thirty years paid the widow the income of her thirds. He m. Susan Merrill of Milford, who d. April 17, 1868. aged 76 yrs. Chil- dren :
50. Susan Elizabeth. b. Ang. 15. 1813 ; d. Aug. 14, 1849 ; m., April 28, 1835, Putnam Woodward of Lyndeborough.
51. Lucy Cummings, b. May 11. 1816; m .. Oct. 2, 1838, Moses Love- joy, Jun. See Lovejoy gen.
52. Henry (99), b. AAng. 4, 1818.
53. Mary Ninette. b. 1828; d. July 11, 1880: m .. Oct. 29. 1850, Col. Putnam Woodward, who d. Ang. 8, 1874, aged 67.
54. JOSEPHI (26), b. Aug. 14, 1787; d. Oct. 13, 1865. Ile resided sev- eral years in Temple on the farm afterwards owned by Joseph Kendall. About 1830 he sold his farm and removed to Wilton, where he was engaged in selling meat. He was adjutant of the 22d Regt. of Militia. He m., April, 1815, Mary Spalding, who d. Dec. 25, 1852, aged 64 yrs. Children :
55. Child b. May 7, 1816; d. May 7, 1816.
56. Charles, b. Sept. 7, 1817 ; d. Jan. 7, 1851.
57. Mary S., b. Feb. 17, 1820; d. Aug. 1, 1822.
58. Caroline, b. Feb. 21, 1822; m., Feb. 29. 1848, Samuel A. Grammar of Woburn, Mass.
59. J. Monroe. b. Nov. 16, 1824: d. Sept. 3. 1858; m., Jan. 11, 1854. Anna E. Gould.
60. George, b. Feb. 12, 1827 ; d. Dec. 7, 1831.
61. Infant b. Dec. 14, 1828; d. Feb. 12. 1829.
62. Mary Jane, b. Sept. 28, 1830; d. April 27, 1881 : m .. Aug. 27, 1860, Eben K. Long.
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63. George Sullivan, b. Feb. 9, 1834; d. June 17, 1863. He enlisted in the first Mass. Cavalry, and was mortally wounded at the battle of Alda. and d. at Washington, D. C.
64. JAMES BEST (31), b. April 21, 1797 ; d. Dec. 6, 1867. He lived on the homestead until he sold his farm, a few years before his death, and removed to Milford. He m .. Dec. 12. 1822, Sarah, dau. of Moses Burns of Milford. She was b. Jan. 9, 1803, and d. Nov. 8, 1843. He m., 2d. March 14, 1844, Adeline Gutterson. who was b .. Milford, July 7, 1813. Children :
65. Maria, b. Oct. 18. 1823 ; d. Jan 3, 1858 ; m. - Scales.
66. Mary Ann, b. Dec. 18, 1825 ; d. Feb. 29, 1832.
67. James Best, b. Feb. 8, 1829; d. March 3, 1832.
68. Mary Ann, b. Feb. 17, 1833.
69. James Hammond, b. April 6, 1835.
70. llarris, b. July 1, 1841 ; d. Feb. 20, 1863.
71. Anna E., b. June 29. 1845.
72. Sarah F., b. Oct. IS, 1847.
73. CALVIN (33), b. Oct. 28, 1801 ; d. Dee. 15, 1856. He served as an apprentice with John Mack, blacksmith. Soon after he was of age he bought the shop formerly owned by the Messrs. Peabody, which was burned in 1831. Hle then built the brick shop now owned by his son, Henry Newton. Henry Bragg was his partner for several years. He was adjutant of the 22d Regt. of Militia, when commanded by Col. Sam- uel King. He m., April 11, 1826, Clarissa King, who d. Aug. 8, 1885, aged 81. Children :
74. Henry Newton (103), b. Jan. 4. 1827.
75. Harriet N .. b. Ang. 21, 1829: d. Oct. 13. 1852; m., July 9, 1850, Henry K. French, for many years proprietor of the hotel in Peterborough village.
76. Charles Dumont, b. March 13, 1834; d. Feb. 23, 1864. He was engaged for some time in driving a stage; m., Nov. 27. 1860, Caroline Spalding.
77. DANIEL SMITHI (42), b. Oct. 16, 1816. While blasting a rock, at the age of fifteen, he was severely wounded in his thigh by a premature discharge. In early life he went to Lowell where he has for many years been in the grocery business. HIe m., Nov. 12, 1840, Mary Ann Wells, who was b. Oct. 18, 1819, and d. Oct. 27, 1843. He m., 2d, Sept. 26, 1844, Clorinda Phelps. who was b. May 5, 1821. Children :
78. Daniel Washington, b. July 18, 1841.
79. Albert, b. June 1. 1845; d. July 20, 1845.
80. Albert Montrassor, b. May 23, 1846.
81. Frank. b. March 22, 1848.
82. Mariana, b. Feb. 25, 1850; d. Oct. 18, 1850.
83. Joseph, b. Aug. 6. 1851.
84. Henry, b. Nov. 12, 1853.
85. Alanson. b. Dec. 21, 1855.
86. Nellie, b. March 31, 1858.
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GENEALOGIES :
87. Willie, b. Jan. 31, 1860.
88. Anna Stevens, b. April 29, 1863.
89. Arthur Smith, b. April 29, 1863; d. May 14, 1864.
90. Arthur Lincoln, b. May 24, 1866.
91. Minnie Clorinda, b. Aug. 22, 1868.
92. LORENZO (48), b. March 31, 1829. A farmer and lumberman ; owns and res. on the southeast part of the original Livermore farm ; also owns a part of the Lovejoy farm, and a part of the farm on which James Dascomb began clearing, April 19, 1775. He has been successful in his business. Ile m., Jan 2, 1854, Sarah G. Payson of Salem, Mass., who was b., Wells, Me., May 10, 1834, and d. Dee. 3, 1858. He m., 2d, Jan. 5, 1860, Dorothy Marshall of Milford, who was b. Oct. 19. 1830. Children :
93. Alice Sarah (107), b., Newport, R. I., Jan. 10, 1855.
94. Eddie L. (112), b., Wilton, Aug. 5, 1858.
95. Francella D. (114), b. Sept. 17, 1862.
96. Stephen Allen, b. May 21, 1864.
97. Walter llerbert, b. Sept. 15, 1865 ; d. Sept. 19, 1865.
98. Luey Viola, b. Nov. 13, 1866.
99. HENRY (52), b. Ang. 4, 1818. A farmer, and engaged at different times in lumbering, in which as well as farming he has been successful. He m., Nov. 27, 1845, Mary Hutchinson. Children :
100. Mary Susan, b. Dec. 16, 1846; m., June 11, 1876, Albion B. Flint, who d. Jan. 28. 1888, aged 43.
101. Henry Warren, b. Aug. 4, 1848; a manufacturer of furniture in Weare; m., Oct. 6, 1883, Ella J. Lloyd of Weare.
102. James E., b. April 15, 1851 ; a farmer, res. on the homestead ; m .. June 27, 1878, Eva E. Dodge, of Nashua.
103. HENRY NEWTON (74), b. Jan. 1, 1827. See a sketch of his life, page 283. Ile m., Jan. 3, 1854, Mary 1. Heath of Barre, Mass. Children : 104. Ella Heath (117), b. Oet. 1, 1854.
105. Charles Newton, b. Aug. 19, 1856. He is in company with his father in the blacksmithing and carriage business. Ife m., Sept. 22. IS81, Mina O., dan. of Dr. William A. Jones.
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