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5. Elizabeth2, b. Jan. 23, 1790; m. Jan. 23, 1810, Benjamin Dunclee; rem. to Turner's Falls, Mass., where she d.
6. Sarah2, b. Jan. 26, 1792; d. May 1, 1792.
7. Rhoda2, b. March 28, 1792; m. William Gray. (q. v.)
8. David2, b. Jan. 5, 1797; res. on homestead a few years ; rem. to the West.
BARNARD.
Benjamin Barnard m. Oct. 9, 1800, Anna Davis; res. on place marked "18."
BARNET.
1. Jonathan1 Barnet, was here as early as 1776. (See p. 5.) He was a soldier in the Revolutionay war, but the place of his res.
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is not known. He came with Molly, his wife, and eight children to HI. - probably the second time from Peterboro' - in July, 1791. Subsequently he returned to Peterboro', where he d. about the year 1807.
CHILDREN.
1. Benjamin2. 2. Polly2. 3. Jonathan2.
4. Priscilla2. 5. John2.
6. Jacob2. 7. James2. 8. David2.
Benjamin Barnet's name appears on the tax-list in 1799 and 1800. John Barnet's name appears on tax-list in 1806.
BARNEY.
Thomas1 Barney, who d. in Sudbury, Mass., in 1729, was a mem- ber of a family that immigrated to Massachusetts from the county of Essex, England. His wife's name was Mary. They had a family of three sons and two daughters, of whom
Thomas2, the third son, was b. May 2, 1720. He was one of the early settlers of Washington.
John3 (Thomas2, Thomas1) was b. in Sudbury, about the year 1752; m. 1, Comfort Sparhawk, of Natick, Mass .; rem. to Washing- ton, about the year 1784. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and was at the battle of Bunker hill. Mr. Barney's first wife d. Nov. 23, 1820; m. 2, Lucy Barrett, of Nelson, who d. in H. in June, 1880, at the advanced age of over 99 years; he d. July 8, 1841. He had seven children, of whom the second,
1. John4 (John3, Thomas2, Thomas1) was b. in Washington, in 1784 or 1785; m. in 1805, Margaret Murdough, of Hillsboro'; res. many years in Washington ; rem. to Marlboro', Mass., and later to H., where he d. March 22, 1873 ; his wife d. in H., May 25, 1871. Nine children, of whom the seventh was
2. Emily5 (John4, John3, Thomas2, Thomas1) b. in Washington, Aug. 27, 1820; d. in H., Nov. 19, 1883; m. 1, in 1843, Rodney Putney,* a stone-mason, b. in Goshen, Sept. 15, 1817; d. in Marl- boro', Mass., Feb. 1, 1859.
* Rodney Putney was the grandson of John Putney, who was b. in Deering and d. in Weare. He had twelve children, of whom Nathan was the third, b. in Deering, Oct. 12, 1787; d. in Washington, Sept. 17, 1848; m. in 1814, Hannah Blood, who d. in Unity, Sept. 5, 1876. Five children, of whom Rodney was the second.
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CHILDREN.
1. An infant, b. Jan. 7, 1851; d.
2. John R.6, b. in Marlboro', Dec. 1, 1857; m. April 11, 1881, Arvilla Knowl- ton, of H. ; res. Antrim.
Mrs. Putney rem. to Washington in 1859, and m. 2, in the spring of 1862, Josiah Dodge, of H. (q. v.)
The fifth child of John3 Barney was Timothy4 (John3, Thomas2, Thomas1), b. in Washington, Feb. 7, 1789; m. 1, April, 1818, Sally Proctor, of Stoddard, who d. Feb. 11, 1821 ; m. 2, Feb. 10, 1822, Theodosia Kingsbury, of Langdon. He d. in Washington, April 23, 1838. Mrs. Barney m. 2, March 11, 1842, Amos Adams, of Surry, who d. in 1848; she had one dau. by her second marriage, Sophia L. Mother and daughter had their names changed to Barney by act of legislature; rem. to H. in 1858, where she d. in 1879. Children of Timothy4 and Theodosia (Kingsbury) Barney, including Sophia L. (Adams) : -
3. George5, b. Nov. 25, 1822 ; m. 1, Jan. 4, 1855, Adeline Trow, of Goshen, settled on the Daniel Priest farm in H. in 1859. His wife d. April 28, 1863; m. 2, Jan. 5, 1864, Lucy Farrington, of Greenfield ; rem. to Nashua in 1875, where he d. June 26, 1879.
CHILD BY FIRST WIFE.
1. Addie F.6, d. June 23, 1877, in Nashua, aged 20.
4. Frank5, b. March 30, 1824, settled with his mother on the Daniel Priest farm.
5. Jefferson5, b. July 4, 1826, was a clerk for A. C. Blood for a few years ; settled in 1856 on the Major Brooks farm in H. ; rem. to place marked " Barney " in 1870, where he now res .*
6. Sarah5, b. June 9, 1828; m. Jan. 4, 1855, Wallace Sawyer, of H. (q. v.)
7. Julia A.5, b. Nov. 11, 1830; m. Sept. 7, 1854, Silas P. Glea- son ; she d. Nov. 6, 1856. One son, Arthur K.6; res. Manchester.
8. Aurelia5, b. Jan. 17, 1833 ; m. in 1856, Joseph Howard, of Washington; she d. May 14, 1864.
9. Lucy B.5, b. May 24, 1835; m. Sept. 22, 1854, Benjamin F. Knight, of Marlow. (q. v.)
* This last place of res. was formerly the Gordon & Seaton store, rem. from the center to this place. Mr. Barney has recently rem. it to the west side of the road and erected a new house where it formerly stood.
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10. Sophia L.5, b. Sept. 18, 1843; m. George Brown, of Antrim ; she d. Sept. 29, 1877.
CHILDREN.
1. Charles Artemas", b. in 1873.
2. Willie“, b. in 1877.
BARTLETT.
1. Ebenezer' Bartlett was b. in Plymouth, Mass./ July 8, 1779; was a shoemaker; m. Marcy, dau. of Dr. Nathaniel Abbot, of Dracut, Mass., who was b. in Dracut, Aug. 23, 1780, settled first in Lon- donderry, and rem. to H. in 1814. They res. first : "62," later for a long time at the place marked on map "W. Hall. ' Mr. Bart- lett d. Nov. 8, 1854; his wife d. Nov. 1, 1863. Children : -
2. Betsey2, b. Jan. 18, 1800; m. David McIntire' res. Fitch- burg, Mass.
3. Almira2, b. Nov. 11, 1808; m. Daniel Chesmore' s. Leomin- ster, Mass.
4. Lydia2, b. July 4, 1810; m. March 10, 1853, W lliam Lakin, of H. (q. v.)
5. Thomas2, b. April 12, 1812; was a soldier in the Civil war ; d. in the service; res. in Nelson and Fitchburg, Mass .; m. Mary Bailey, of H. (q. v.), who d. in Sterling, Mass., Sept. 1880.
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1. Amanda3, d. young.
2. Sultina3, m. James Whitney, of Sterling, Mass. Children; (1), Maria4; (2), Mary4; (3), Alice M.4, m. J. G. Lakin (q. v.); 4), Charles4; (5), Eugene4.
3. Lydia3, m. Hart Shepherdson; res. Fitchburg.
4. James3, m. and res. in Fitchburg; ten children.
5. Etta3, m. Jack Wiman; several children.
6. George3, m. and res. in Carlisle, Mass .; several children. ..: - - >
6. Sarah2, b. Jan. 24, 1818; m. June 4, 1835, Hem _ H. Flint, of Nelson. Children.
7. Rev. Franklin Charles3, b. in Nelson, June 16, 1836; rem. in 1840 to H. and there learned the alphabet in a schocl-house stand- ing on the spot where President Pierce received a pa ¿ of his pre- paratory training for college ; rem. to Shrewsbury, Mass., in 1842, where he worked on his father's farm and attended the district school; was graduated at Thetford academy in the classical depart-
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ment July 27, 1857, and entered Amherst college the same year; after spending two years at Amherst, he left with a letter of dis- mission, and completed his course at Tufts college, graduating in 1861, the third in a class of twelve, with a philosophical oration. He was enabled to work his way through college by gaining, in a competitive examination, one of the scholarships granted by the state. There were twelve of these scholarships, and he was one of seventeen th t applied for the two scholarships in the state at large.
In 1861 he was principal of the High school in Westboro', Mass .; soon after having turned his attention to the study of Theology, he preached his first sermon in the Unitarian church at Groton, now Ayer Junction. In 1863 he preached in Dana, Mass., and vicinity, teaching meanwhile a select school. In 1864-5, he taught a select school in Hyannis, Mass., and afterwards was assistant in the academy at Dudley, Mass. In 1865 he rem. to Chatham, Mass., where he was ordained Jr . 31, 1866, as pastor of the Universalist society in that place. In , ay, 1867, he became pastor of the Universalist society in Southbridge, Mass., where he proved himself a faithful minister, a useful men ber of the school committee, an efficient worker in the temperance cause, and by his active interest and co-operation in every good work, and by his frank and genial manners, won the re- spect and good will of all. In 1874 he took charge of the Willow Park seminary at Westboro', but resigned after one year of service.
He preach .d for short periods at Oxford and Rockport, Mass., and in December 1875, took charge of the Universalist parish in Attle- boro', Mass., out failing health compelled him to resign the position in March, 1 6. His people voted him a leave of absence, hoping that he might recover, and he went to his father's in Shrewsbury, but he rapi y declined until death came to his relief. His record is with "the faithful in Christ Jesus."
In additi to the work mentioned above, he prepared a memoir of Rev. W. w. Wilson, one of his predecessors in the pastorate at Southbridge and at about the time he settled in Attleboro', he be- gan to writ a genealogy of the Flint family, which he left un- finished. He m. a dau. of John Mellish, of Auburn, Mass., who d. at Auburn, March 23, 1881. Three daughters survive them.
8. A dan. of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Flint, name not given, and per- haps other children .*
* The record of the Bartlett family is very imperfect, but we have used all the information furnished us.
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9. Ebenezer A.2, b. Nov. 7, 1816; m. Hannah Hadley; res. Sterling, Mass.
10. Jane M.2, b. June 14, 1819; m. John C. Brooks. (q. v.)
11. John M.2, b. Oct. 5, 1821; m. Hannah Ryder; res. Shrews- bury, Mass.
12. Marcy M.2, b. April 20, 1824; m. Ira Cutler; res. Ashby, Mass.
BARTON.
1. Amos1 Barton, with his family, lived for several years (name on tax-list 1802-8 inclusive), at No. "66," on J. D. Matthews' farm. It is still known as the "Barton place." Two children: Fidelia2 and Thomas2.
BASS.
1. David1 Bass, b. in Sharon, Feb. 8, 1798; m. 1, Mary E. Eaton, who d. March 12, 1856; settled in Deering; rem. in 1834 to Sharon, and thence to the David Bonner farm in H. in 1858; m. 2, Nov. 26, 1857, Mrs. Mary D. Tarbell (q. v.); she d. at her daughter's in Antrim, June 13, 1884. He d. in H., Nov. 19, 1882. Children : -
2. David2, b. March 3, 1821; m. May 1, 1845, Rebekah J. Carr, of Deering ; in 1850, he bought the David Bonner farm in H., where he res. until 1858; present res. Woonsocket, R. I .; is engaged in the manufacture of spools and bobbins.
CHILDREN.
1. Mary A.3, b. in Deering, July 20, 1846; m. Lyman H. Fulton, of Bedford ; res. Woonsocket.
2. Jennie M.3, b. in H., May 27, 1852; d. in Lawrence, Mass., May 14, 1866.
3. Lewis C.3, b. in Deering, May 29, 1862; res. Woonsocket.
4. Viola E.3, b. in Deering, Nov. 4, 1864; res. Woonsocket.
3. Eben2, b. May 20, 1823; res. Antrim, where he is a promi- nent citizen ; m. Nov. 16, 1848, Clarissa Wilkins, of Deering, who d. April 6, 1884.
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CHILDREN.
1. Ella F.3, b. Dec. 5, 1849; m. Nov. 30, 1871, George F. Newman; res. Somerville, Mass.
2. Charles H.3, b. Dec. 9, 1851; m. Dec. 25, 1877, Jennie Darrah. (q. v.)
3. Clara L.8, b. March 24, 1857; m. Nov. 25, 1875, Lucian W. Putney.
4. John W.3, b. June 24, 1861; m. Dec. 17, 1884, Mary E. Conn ; res. with his father.
5. Frank E.3, b. Sept. 4, 1862.
4. Mary2, b. May 5, 1825; m. Matthew R. Moore, of Bedford ; res. East Cambridge, Mass.
5. William E.2, b. June 2, 1827; m. Caroline Scales, of Lemp- ster; res. Lawrence, Mass.
6. Charles2, b. June 9, 1829; m. Martha J. Foster, of Ports- mouth; res. Sharon.
7. Lewis G.2, b. May 31, 1831; m. Mary Higgins, of St. Albans, Me .; res. Antrim.
8. Samuel W .? , b. June 17, 1833; m. Mary Hale, of Milford ; res. Lawrence, Mass.
9. Martha J.2, b. March 13, 1836; d. June 21, 1863; m. George Emery, of Jaffrey.
BASSETT.
1. Rev. Goodyear1 Bassett was b. in East Montpelier, Vt., May 22, 1801; m. Nov. 14, 1822, Tamer, dau. of John Cutler, who was b. July 3, 1800; d. April 20, 1825; m. 2, Feb. 25, 1829, Betsey Cummings, of H., who d. April 29, 1849; m. 3, Nov. 21, 1849, Elizabeth Adeline, dau. of Robert and Betsey (Spring) Morrison, who was b. Dec. 23, 1814. Mr. Bassett served an apprenticeship with Joseph Howe, a blacksmith in Montpelier. When about 15 years of age he joined the Congregational church in Montpelier. In 1822 he united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and at the age of 23 years, was licensed to preach. For a time he was on a circuit in Vermont, and in 1827 and 1828 on the Deering (N. H.) circuit, which then embraced Peterboro'. Violent hemorrhage from the lungs compelled him to give up preaching. He settled in H. in 1832 or 1833; served the town as town clerk in 1841 and 1842, and as representative to the legislature in 1842; he built the house in the village marked "J. R. Hill." Subsequently he rem.
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to Peterboro', where for nearly forty years he res. most of the time; was widely respected, not only for his business integrity, but for his Christian life. He d. May 8, 1886. Children : -
2. Eli2, b. Sept. 20, 1824; d. April 20, 1825.
3. Frances Mandana2, b. May 6, 1836.
4. Eli G.2, b. Nov. 6, 1850.
BELL. .
William1 Bell was a resident of Andover, Mass .; m. Deborah Kittridge. He was a soldier in the French and Indian war; was captured by the Indians and treated as a slave by them. He escaped and went to Quebec, and was afterwards exchanged.
Hugh2 (William1) was b. in 1770; m. Nancy, dau. of David* and Sarah (Cochran) Wilson, of Deering; settled in Society Land ; was one of the selectmen of that place in 1802 (see p. 277); was set off to Francestown by act of legislature June 17, 1802; was a lieuten- ant in the Francestown militia; d. in Francestown, in 1851. Three sons were residents of H.
1. Robert G.3 (Hugh2, William1), b. July 9, 1808; came to H. March 25, 1825; served nearly six years as an apprentice, journey- man, and foreman with Joshua Foster (q. v.) ; was away from town about two years, when he came back and worked a short time for Jesse Matthews and E. Reed. (See p. 83.) After another two years' absence he returned and formed a partnership with Jesse Matthews, and subsequently with Robert Morrison. About the time of his return the second time, Oct. 15, 1835, he m. Mrs. Sophronia (Bruce) Doe,t who was b. in Acworth, Dec. 30, 1807. They res. in the red house at the foot of the sand hill, where Hon. Charles J. Fox was b. In this house their three children were b. After carrying on the tanning business a few years, he sold out and left town. For some thirty years they have res. in Somerville, Mass. They celebrated their golden wedding at Odd Fellows' hall, Somerville. Over three hundred guests were present to pay
* David Wilson was one of the guard that escorted General Burgoyne into Boston after his surrender.
+ Mrs. Bell was the dau. of Joseph and Susanna (Bruce) Bruce. Her first husband was Robert Doe, of Rumney. One son, Joseph R., b. in 1831, came to H. with his mother after her second marriage.
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MR. & MRS. ROBERT G. BELL.
From a Photograph taken on the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Marriage.
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to them their respects, and to enjoy the hospitalities arranged to note the event. The hall was converted into a grand reception room in a very tasty manner. Potted plants, flowers, ferns, and autumn leaves, sent thither by kind and thoughtful neighbors, added freshness to the scene. After a bountiful supper furnished by "Tufts," the company re-assembled in the lower hall and were called to order by S. C. Darling, Esq., who introduced J. M. Thompson, of the Boston Journal, who read a neat little poem dedi- cated to Mr. and Mrs. Bell, after which dancing followed, Mr. Bell appearing on the floor with his daughter at the head of the Virginia reel .* Children :-
2. William G.4, b. Feb. 1, 1839; m. Mary, dau. of Dea. A. Whit- ney, of Charlestown, Mass. A merchant ; place of business, 48, 50, 52, and 54 Commercial street, Boston; a member of the New York Produce Exchange and a director of the Everett National bank, of Boston ; res. Newton, Mass. Of Mr. Bell, and his brother men- tioned below, we quote: "They are liberal in their dealings, and always anxious for the welfare of Boston, and promote and assist every measure that has that object in view. Both in business and social circles they are highly esteemed, and are deservedly popular in consequence of their strict integrity and honor."
CHILDREN.
1. Alfred W.5, b. in Charlestown, Mass., May 30, 1869.
2. Marion5, b. in Charlestown, Mass., May 29, 1881.
3. Albert D. S.4, b. June 27, 1842; m. Susan, dau. of Hon. E. W. Stoughton, of Bellows Falls, Vt .; res. Chestnut Hill, Mass., where all their children were b., with the exception of the oldest, who was b. at Longwood, Mass. In business with his brother (q. v.); is a director of the Traders' and Monument National banks and one of the managers of the North American National Insur- ance company.
CHILDREN.
1. Laura5, b. Nov. 14, 1870.
2. Stoughton5, b. June 28, 1874.
3. Gertrude5, b. Jan. 30, 1876.
4. Conrad5, b. Aug. 21, 1877.
5. Gibson5, b. May 3, 1879.
6. Hugh5, b. Dec. 23, 1882 ; d. Nov. 27, 1883.
7. Stuart5, b. Sept. 21, 1884.
* Their portraits, inserted here, were from a photograph taken on this occasion.
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4. Abbie R. S.4, b. June 27, 1842; m. Fred D. Maynard, of the firm of Maynard & Irwin, merchants, State street, Boston; res. in Somerville.
CHILD.
1. Fred Bello, b. Dec. 29, 1879.
5. Cyrus3 (Hugh2, William1), m. Nancy French, b. in Rindge, March 10, 1802; res. at Factory Village (now Bennington) from 1824 to 1834; a tanner and shoemaker. Children : -
6. Sarah D.4, b. at Factory Village; m. Harrison Morrill ; a farmer ; res. Henniker.
CHILD.
1. Harrison B.5, b. Nov. 8, 1873.
7. Charles H.4, b. in Acworth; res. Henniker.
8. Edward R.4, b. in Antrim; m. Nov. 16, 1863, Hattie E. Adams; res. at Fentonville, Mich., where he d. Oct. 14, 1880.
9. William K.8 (Hugh2, William1), res. in H. from 1830 to 1835; worked in Elijah Reed's tannery ; m. Eurydice Allen, of Rindge; rem. to Lawrence county, Ill., and from thence to Iowa, where he d. at the age of 63. He kept a general assortment store ; was re- spected by his towns-people, and left a handsome property ; his family rem. to Santa Anna, Cal. Children : -
10. A daughter m. in Iowa, D. M. Baker, a lawyer; res. Santa Anna, Cal.
11. George4 was with General Sherman in his march to the sea; res. Santa Anna, Cal.
12. Charles4, res. Santa Anna, Cal .; is in a store with his brother George.
BENNETT.
1. Jonathan2 Bennett, one of the early settlers of H. (see p. 68), was the son of Moses1 and Anna (Blanchard) Bennett, of Groton, Mass. He was b. in Groton, May 17, 1733; m. Mary -, and settled in Shirley, Mass. His three children were b. in Shirley ; he settled in H. at the place marked " J. H. Felch," probably in 1778. It is to be regretted that we known so little of him, as his name is so intimately connected with the organization of the town. We
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can only repeat that he was authorized to call the first town-meet- ing, which was held at his house; he was the first town clerk, a member of the first board of selectmen, and a member of the board of selectmen for 1782, after which date all trace of him is lost. Children : -
2. Olives, b. Sept. 1, 1757 ; m. Asa Adams. (q. v.)
3. Jonathan8, b. April 24, 1760.
4. James8, b. Sept. 25, 1764.
Moses2 Bennett (Moses1), an elder brother of Jonathan2, was b. in Groton, Aug. 15, 1726; m. Feb. 17, 1746, Sarah Blood, of Gro- ton. He was one of thirty-three men who signed a petition for the formation of a new town, and presented it to a town-meeting at Groton on the first day of March, 1747. He had six children, of whom the eldest was
5. Stephen3 (Moses2, Moses1), b. in Groton, April 22, 1747; m. Elizabeth Wilson, of Shirley (published Oct. 5, 1774). He res. in Groton and Shirley a few years, and rem. to H. about the year 1778; settled in the place marked "35." He was one of the " tything men" in 1781. He was also chosen as one of the men to carry the chain for the surveyor in finding the center of the town that year. He was one of the surveyors of highways in 1782; as this is the last trace we have of him, it is to be presumed that he left town with his uncle, Jonathan. Children : -
6. John4, b. in Groton, Feb. 25, 1775.
7. Stephen4, b. in Shirley, Feb. 3, 1777.
8. Betty4, b. in H., Aug. 19, 1779.
9. Stephen4, b. in H., July 24, 1782. One child, perhaps the first, Stephen4, d. in H., and was buried beside the Adams child. (q. v.)
HEZEKIAH BENNETT.
Aaron1 Bennett was probably a relative of Moses1 Bennett, of Groton. He was b. in Groton, and spent a large part of his life there, but was in Shirley as early as 1774. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; enlisting about the time General Washington came to Cambridge; after his discharge he started for his home and was taken sick and d. at White Plains, Westchester county, N. Y. He m. Katherine Newton, who after the death of her husband, m. 2,
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Thomas Craig, and rem. to Paxton, Mass., thence to H. (q. v.) Mr. Bennett had four children, of whom we have the record of the second,
1. Hezekiah2 (Aaron1), b. in Groton, Oct. 28, 1772; rem. to H. in June, 1790; m. June 11, 1799, Sarah, dau. of Timothy and Sybil ( Cummings ) Moors, who was b. in New Ipswich, May 5, 1776. He settled on a farm marked "J. Robinson," near No. "83"; rem. about the year 1815,* to Weston, Vt., where he lived until the death of his wife, Sept. 25, 1848. He d. in Bennington, Vt., Dec. 6, 1859 ; was buried in Weston. Children : -
2. Lucinda8, b. April 12, 1800.
3. Relief3, b. June 29, 1801; m. 1, Abraham Higgins, who d. in Weston after they had been m. about eight years ; m. 2, Lewis Fuller; she d. in Weston. She had two children by her first hus- band, and several children by her second husband.
4. Lucy M.3, b. June 21, 1803 ; m. Artemas Kirk ; d. in Weston. Left a large family of children.
5. James HI.3, b. May 26, 1805 ; m. Rhoda D. Holt ; res. in Ben- nington, Vt., and Rochester, N. Y. He d. in Rochester, Nov. 29, 1861; his wife d. in Bennington, Vt. Children: three sons and one daughter.
6. Horace W.8, b. April 3, 1807; m. Dec. 8, 1842, Elvira S. Lawrence, of Weston, Vt .; res. in Weston, Vt., and Lowell, Mass., 28 years, and Rutland, Vt. Both d. in Rutland.
CHILDREN.
1. A son, b. Jan. 20, 1844; d. Jan. 24, 1844.
2. Ella C.4, b. in Lowell, Jan. 25, 1851.
7. Rebecca C.3, b. April 1, 1809; m. James Hannaford, who was b. in Peacham, Vt., in 1806; res. about 20 years in Sanbornton, then in Weston, Vt., Lowell, Mass., and Peterboro'; she d. in Peterboro'.
8. Catherine N.3, b. Feb. 13, 1811; m. 1, Nahum Piper, who d. in Claremont ; m. 2, John Perkins, who d. -. Mrs. Perkins res. in. Claremont. Names of children not given.
9. Edward N.3, b. June 21, 1814; m. Diantha Abbott, of Wes- ton. In company with his brother, Stephen, in Feb. 1849, he sailed
* Mr. Bennett's name appears on the tax-list from 1794 to 1815, inclusive.
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from New York for California; he fell overboard, his body was rescued but buried at sea Aug. 17, 1849, in latitude, 3º 26' south ; longitude, 105° 10' west. One son, who res. in Rutland.
10. Stephen D. N.º, b. June 15, 1820; m. at Bennington, Vt., Dec. 25, 1844, Harriet Pierce, who d. at Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 19, 1870. Mr. Bennett was a student at the academy in H. in the summer of 1838; served an apprenticeship of three years with Gov. John H. Steele, of Peterboro', in his machine shop; res. for many years at Rochester, N. Y., but since early in 1872, has res. at Salt Lake City, Utah.
CHILDREN.
1. Emma L.4, m. - Rogers; res. Rochester, N. Y.
Names of other children not given.
11. Aaron C. G.3, b. Jan. 22, 1823; m. Dec. 31, 1846, Lucinda Wroath ; res. Rochester, N. Y. Three sons and one daughter.
REV. ASAHEL BIGELOW.
Joseph1 Bigelow was a captain in the Revolutionary war; he d. in 1782, at the age of 81 years, leaving six sons and two daughters, one of whom was the mother of Dorothea Lynde Dix, the philan- thropist, who not only instituted many reforms in prisons, but was the first nurse who went to the army in the Civil war of 1861.
Andrew2 (Joseph1) served three years in the Revolutionary war, enlisting at the age of sixteen; he also served in the war of 1812-5. He m. Sarah Fassett; they had fifteen children, three of whom were ministers.
1. Rev. Asahel8 (Andrew2, Joseph1) was b. in Boylston, Mass., May 14, 1797 ; m. Sept. 15, 1830, Dorcas F., dau. of Henry Homes,* a hardware merchant in Boston, Mass. In May, 1817, Mr. Bige- low's father gave him his time, all that he could give him. He worked three months, earning $30 in that time, and in September
* William1 Homes emigrated from Scotland to America in 1686. He was a Presby- terian minister, and, in 1715, settled at Martha's Vineyard on a salary of £60 a year. Robert2 (William1) m. in 1716, Mary, a sister of Benjamin Franklin. A grandson, William4 (William3, Robert2, William1) was a goldsmith in Boston.
Henry (William4, William3, Robert2, William1) had six daughters, one of whom was Dorcas", and seven sons, three of whom were ministers : Henry A.6, missionary of the A. B. C. F. M. in Constantinople, Turkey; Williams, home missionary in Mis- souri, afterwards settled in St. Louis; and Francis", home missionary, afterwards settled in Lynn, Mass.
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