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26. Frances L.5, m. in 1858, Rev. Stephen Knowlton, principal of Castleton (Vt.) Female seminary ; subsequently he was pastor of the Congregational church in West Medway, Mass.
27. William C.5, was a member of the " Old Sixth" Mass. vols. that marched through Baltimore, April 19, 1861. He re-enlisted and served with honor until the close of the war ; res. Chicago.
28. Rev. Everts5, was a junior in Middlebury (Vt.) college when he enlisted in the army. In the first engagement in the "bat- tle of the Wilderness" he received a shot in his right hand which disabled him from further military service ; returning to college, he was graduated in 1867. He was graduated at Andover in 1871. After a pastorate of some eight years in Michigan City, Ind., he was called to the Storrs Congregational church (colored) in Atlanta, Ga., the largest Congregational church in the south. His wounded hand is a witness of his loyalty and patriotism.
29. Abbie5.
Ninin Clark
30. Ninian® (William2, Robert1), b. in New Boston, Oct. 7, 1770 ; m. 1, June 26, 1798, Nancy, dau. of Peter Cochran, of New Boston, who was b. in 1773 and d. Sept. 21, 1801; m. 2, Sally Warner,* of New Braintree, Mass., in 1803, who was b. July 13, 1781, and d. July 1, 1865. Mr. Clark settled in H. on forest land
* She was the dau. of Warham and Hannah (Ware) Warner. Warham5 Warner was b. in 1730 (Eleazer4, Samuel3, John2, William1). William1, the emigrant from England, settled in Ipswich as early as 1637. John2 was his oldest son, b. in England about the year 1616, settled in Brookfield previous to 1670. When that town was de- stroyed by the Indians in 1675, he retreated with his family to Hadley, where he d. May 17, 1692. He m. twice and had ten children. Samuel3, the eldest son, was b. July 5, 1640; m. 1, in 1668, Mercy Swan, of Ipswich; m. 2, in 1685, Mary Swallow; was one of the early settlers of Dunstable, and was one of the original members of the church organized there in 1685; d. in Groton, whither he had moved in 1689, about the year 1703. Eight children, one of whom, Eleazer4, was b. Jan. 7, 1686; m. in 1722, Prudence, dau. of Thomas Barnes, of Brookfield. Eleazer4 was in early life engaged in the French and Indian war. His martial spirit was inherited by his sons, seven of whom served in later wars. His home was on the borders of Brookfield and New Braintree. After the settlement of Hardwick he became one of her most active and influential citizens. Warham5 res. in New Braintree; his family were remarkable for their longevity. He had thirteen children, nine of whom lived to be more than 80 years old, and six to be more than 90, - one reaching the age of 96 years and 4 months. He d. Dec. 4, 1817; his wife after his death rem. to H., where she d. at the res. of her dau., Mrs. Clark, in 1836, at the age of 97.
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adjoining his brother's, and probably about the same time; their names appear on the tax list in 1793. His deed from his father, William Clark, conveys to him "The following parcels of land, lying in Hancock, viz: - number one and two in the third range in the division of the righte or share originally laid out to the righte of Col. Joseph Blanchard, late of Dunstable, and others. Also the one half of the lots numbered eleven and twelve in the first range of said division, together with one half of a piece of land in the great pond* and adjoining the line of Packersfield." Mr. Clark was an in- dustrious and hard-working farmer; his land when cleared of the forest proved to be very rocky, abounding in many movable stones with which, from year to year, he built heavy stone walls ; his labors in this direction serving the double purpose of clearing his fields and securing for them durable fences.
Communication with the outside world at that time was limited, and markets were far away ; he was, therefore, in the habit of mak- ing journeys every year, sometimes with one and at other times with two "double teams," to the sea-coast towns of Massachusetts. His beef, pork, butter, cheese, rye, flax, honey, etc., he sold for money, or exchanged for fish and other goods which he needed for his family, or sold to neighbors. As early as 1825 he became a thorough temperance man, and ceased to furnish "rum" to those in his employ; this position on the temperance question subjected him to much criticism, and even a worthy deacon thought he was carrying the matter a little too far. He was a friend of education and made large sacrifices to extend the short terms of the district schools. He was a member of the Congregational church,t and always active in promoting moral and religious culture, both by word and deed. He was an ardent friend of Rev. Reed Paige, named a son for him, administered on his estate, and became the guardian of his minor children. This friendship will appear the more remarkable when we remember that they belonged to opposite political parties at a time when party spirit ran so high that Mr. Paige had but little intercourse with his own brother's family on account of party differences. Mr. Clark was one of the committee who had charge of building the meeting-house in H., and enter- tained the council at the ordination of Rev. Archibald Burgess.
* Mr. Clark objected to paying taxes on this land in the pond, and a law-suit with the town was the result.
His autograph is a fac-simile of his signature to the church covenant of 1806.
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His barns and sheds were filled with horses, and his house with men and women, besides a large overflow to his neighbors. He d. April 26, 1844. Children : -
31. Peter Cochran4 (Ninfan3, William2, Robert1), b. Sept. 30, 1799. He received an academical education and became a school teacher, first at home and afterward at Hanover, N. J .; d. at Han- over, N. J., Jan. 10, 1825.
32. Nancy4 (Ninian3, William2, Robert1), b. April 13,. 1801; was educated at a female seminary at Saugus, Mass., and taught school in Beverly and other places; m. March 23, 1824, Oliver Whitcomb, of H. (q. v.)
33. Warner4 (Ninian3, William2, Robert1), b. April 28, 1804; m. Dec. 3, 1829, Sally Goodhue. He built a brick house on a part of his father's farm in 1829, and lived there till the close of his life, Feb. 18, 1854; his wife d. Oct. 28, 1854.
34. Almira4 (Ninian3, William2, Robert1), b. Aug. 28, 1805; d. Oct. 28, 1807.
35. Reed Paige+ [41], b. July 6, 1807.
36., Avery Monroe4 [47], b. June 20, 1809.
37. Augustus Ninian4 [52], b. March 23, 1811.
38. Sarah Almira4 (Ninian8, William2, Robert1), b. April 20, 1813; d. April, 1832.
39. Edwin Robert4 (Ninian3, William2, Robert1), b. March 6, 1815; was for several years in the dry goods business on Washing- ton street, Boston, the firm being Clark & Plimpton. He went to California in 1853, and engaged in mining; d. in California, March 12, 1856.
40. Mary Ann4 (Ninian3, William2, Robert1), b. July 5, 1824; res. in H. until 1865, when she rem. to Boston, where she d. June 26, 1885.
41. Reed Paige4 [35] (Ninian3, William2, Robert1), b. July 6, 1807; m. April 5, 1835, Elizabeth, dau. of Dea. James Perkins, of Londonderry, who was b. March 2, 1808; d. July 4, 1880. He d. April 8, 1882. He was for a time an apprentice to his brother-in- law, Oliver Whitcomb, a blacksmith. He became an expert in the use of tools, but as a life work he preferred farming. His advan- tages for an education were limited; he was a good penman and taught several writing schools in H. and elsewhere. About the year 1830 he took charge of a large farm in Derry, where he re- mained four years, then leased a farm in Beverly, Mass., for two
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years, after which he rem. to Londonderry, where he purchased a farm upon which he res. until the close of his life.
Other duties in addition to the care of his farm had a place in his busy life. He held many offices of trust in his adopted town, and for two years was its representative in the state legislature. He was one of the governor's council during the administration of Governor Goodwin. At the breaking out of the Rebellion, in 1861, he was summoned to Concord, and rendered efficient service for the state in various ways, especially in the adjutant-general's depart- ment. He was also one of the trustees for several years of the state reform school. He was a man of convictions and had the courage to express them, which sometimes gave offense to those with whom he differed, but his known integrity, strong common sense, open hospitality, and genial nature won for him the confi- dence and respect of his townsmen and a large circle of acquaint- ances throughout the county and state. Children :-
42. Joseph R.5, b. Nov. 2, 1838; m. Aug. 27, 1862, Emily A. Chase, of Weare; res. Derry; a farmer and surveyor; has held many town offices and served as representative in the state legislature.
CHILDREN.
1. Otis Reed6, h. Sept. 30, 1863. 5. Harry Wallace6, b. Oct. 17, 1871.
2. Edna Annie6, b. Sept. 15, 1863.
6. Augustus Rea6, b. March 21, 1874.
3. Warren Dana6, b. July 27, 1867. 7. James Perkins6, b. Sept. 30, 1876.
4. Joseph Rodney6, b. Aug. 14, 1869. 8. Robert Sydney6, b. May 6, 1879.
43. Sarah A.5, b. Oct. 21, 1840; d. Aug. 12, 1841.
44. Marianna P.5, b. June 19, 1842; m. Aug. 27, 1876, Prof. Wm. H. Seaman, of Washington, D. C., where they now res.
45. William5, b. July 22, 1844; m. Aug. 23, 1876, Alice W. McIntire, of Reading, Mass .; res. in Londonderry, on the home- stead. He served one year in the war of the Rebellion, in a New Hampshire regiment; was discharged on account of ill health. He holds the office of deputy sheriff for Rockingham county.
CHILDREN.
1. Reed Paige6, b. Aug. 19, 1878. 2. Ralph Warner6, b. Nov. 27, 1882.
46. Sarah Elizabeth5, b. Jan. 5, 1847; res. in Derry.
47. Dea. Avery Monroe4 [36] (Ninian3, William2, Robert1), b. June 20, 1809; m. 1, Nov. 19, 1835, Mehitable Goodhue, who was b. June 27, 1807, and d. Feb. 16, 1865; m. 2, Oct. 16, 1866, Emeline
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Robinson Twitchell, of Keene, b. May 8, 1814. He received what education the district schools of the time afforded, together with a few terms at the academy. He taught school in the winter months with good success for some years, but made farming his life work. He settled on the homestead, and after the death of his father, in 1844, he became the owner of the home farm. He was one of the selectmen of the town for the years 1866, 1867, 1868, and 1872. He also represented the town in the legislature in 1868 and 1869. He was a member of a cavalry company connected with the 26th regt., 3d brig., 4th div., of the N. H. militia, from 1827 to 1840 ; held the office of second lieutenant, one year; of captain, three years. The members of the company were from the towns of Antrim, Deering, Society Land, Francestown, Hancock, Greenfield, Hillsboro', and Windsor. It consisted of seventy-five members. Inspector-gen. James Wilson, of Keene, remarked that it was the best company of cavalry in the state. In those days it was the cus- tom for the officers to treat the men with spirituous liquors. Cap- tain Clark, to the soldiers, said: "The officers propose to treat you with a dinner on training days, rather than with rum, etc. So many of you as are in favor of this proposal please draw and poise swords." The response was unanimous and made with a will. A consistent and honored member of the Congregational church, he was chosen deacon in 1850, and was always active in promoting its interests until his removal to Peterboro', which event occurred in the winter of 1876; d. in Peterboro', Jan. 7, 1887. Children : -
48. Francis Avery5, b. Nov. 6, 1836; d. July 6, 1843.
49. Albert5, b. June 28, 1839; m. Aug. 20, 1864, Hannah Eliza Todd; res. Bellows Falls, Vt. Three children, one living, Ella Flora6.
50. William Harrison5, b. May 15, 1841; m. May 17, 1866, Anna Maria Hodge; res. New York city. He was a member of the 13th regt. N. H. vols .; was disabled at the battle of Fredericks- burg ; not being able to bear arms, was given a position as cook at Camp Douglass for eighteen months, after which he was called to the front ; when charging upon Petersburg he was again disabled by the bursting of a shell. He was then sent to a hospital in New York, where he remained until the close of his term of service. Six children, three d. young; of the living, the names given are: William Howard6, Lawrence Douglas6.
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51. Francis Avery5, b. Aug. 7, 1845; settled on the homestead; m. 1, June 16, 1869, Helen M., dau. of Sherburn Barker, who d. Aug. 6, 1872 ; m. 2, Sept. 30, 1878, Ida J. Putnam ; res. Cambridgeport, Mass.
CHILDREN.
1. Freddie Putnam6, b. Feb. 15, 1881; d. June 23, 1885.
2. Clarence Warner6, b. May 16, 1887.
52. Augustus Ninian+ [37] (Ninian3, William2, Robert1), b. March 23, 1811; m. in 1838, Kitty Smith, of Beverly. At the age of 17 he was apprenticed to William Endicott, of Beverly, Mass., an apothecary and dry goods dealer; four years later he began busi- ness for himself at the same place. In 1858 he closed his business in Beverly, but continued to res. there, and went into business in Boston. His store and stock were entirely consumed by the great fire in Boston in the fall of 1872. He is now largely interested in the United Nickel Plating Co. He has always been active in pro- moting the interests of his adopted town; was its representative in the state legislature in 1861, and one of the electors for Massachu- setts at the election of President Garfield in 1880. He has never forgotten his native town, but has ever taken a deep interest in its welfare. In the preparation of the history of Hancock he has aided in various ways. We are indebted to his efforts and liberality for four of our illustrations, much valuable information, and no small amount of pecuniary aid. The clock in the audience room of our church, a large donation towards our town clock, and the largest subscription of any of our sons towards the expenses of our late centennial, are among the proofs of his interest in the place of his birth, as is also his liberal aid to the present "Centennial" repairs of the church. Mrs. Clark d. May 4, 1888. She "was a lady of generous character and a warm heart," and what is better, an active Christian. Children, four in number, two of whom d. young.
53. Sarah Warner5, res. with her father in Beverly.
54. Augustus Ray5, b. June, 1850. He was a young man of great promise, was educated at the Massachusetts School of Tech- nology, and at the age of 20 he entered the service of his father. In 1872, while in the discharge of his duty, he was instantly killed by the accidental discharge of a pistol in the hands of a man who was repairing it and did not know that it was loaded.
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JOHN H. CLARK.
1. John HI.1 Clark, b. in Concord, April 13, 1796; d. in Jackson, N. Y., Feb. 11, 1883. He served in the war of 1812-15, being at the battle of Plattsburg; m. March 11, 1824, Eunice Dane, of H. (q. v.); settled in H., on the place No. "20"; rem. four years later to Easton, Washington county, N. Y .; thence, after a few years, to Jackson in the same county ; was a farmer. Children :-
2. Alfred2, b. in H., Dec. 29, 1824; a stone mason ; m. Sept. 1850, Margaret Hyde, of Jackson ; res. Mina, Chautauqua county, N. Y.
CHILDREN.
1. Mary F.", m. Charles Sixbeg, who was killed by the cars. Children : (1), Glenn4. (2), Bertha4.
2. Jane A.8, m. Chauncy Skellie. Children : (1), Alfred4. (2), Lulu4.
3. John H.3.
4. Romain R.8.
5. Elizabeth3.
3. Louenza2, b. in H., Jan. 30, 1827 ; taught school five years; m. in March, 1849, Robert C. Young, of Salem, N. Y .; settled in Cambridge, N. Y. Mr. Young was editor of the Washington county Post about three years, when failing health compelled him to retire; he d. July 5, 1853.
CHILD.
1. Ella Mary3, b. 1850; m. Oct. 28, 1875, M. C. Safford, a farmer; res. Salem, N. Y. Children : (1), Earl Y.4, b. Nov. 16, 1876. (2), Vera L.4, b. March 16, 1880. (3), Myron C.4, b. Jan. 26, 1882. (4), Anna M.4, b. Aug. 10, 1883.
4. Daniel Dane2, b. in Easton, March 21, 1829; a carriage maker; settled in Washington, D. C .; m. Jan. 29, 1856, Mary L. Jarboe ; he d. April, 1874. Children : Thomas L.3, Norris Alfred3, and John Ellsworth3. Norris and Ellsworth are mechanical drafts- men in the Patent Office.
5. Mary M.2, b. in Easton, Aug. 22, 1833; m. Oct. 12, 1856, Rev. A. B. Barber, who belongs to the New York Methodist Epis- copal conference.
CHILDREN.
1. Emma E.8, b. Sept. 13, 1857.
2. George E.3, b. March 15, 1859. Is a graduate of the State Normal school at Albany ; has a position in the Custom house in New York.
3. L. Bertie3, b. April 12, 1871.
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GENEALOGY : CLARK; CLEMENT; CLYDE.
FRED. N. CLARK.
Fred. Nelson2 Clark, b. in Milford, Jan. 13, 1858, son of Charles1 and Mahala M. (Hull) Clark; m. May 5, 1887, Sarah Etta, dau. of James Dodge and Adeliza (Farnum) Matthews (q. v.); res. at place marked " C. Turner " on village plan; a stage driver.
CHILD.
1. Bertha Adeliza3, b. in H., July 20, 1887.
CLEMENT.
Jesse1 Clement a Revolutionary soldier from Connecticut, with his wife, Sarah, settled in Unity.
Jonathan Clark2 (Jesse1), m. Hannah Bailey.
1. Franklin Jefferson3 (Jonathan Clark2, Jesse1), was b. in Unity, Feb. 11, 1832; m. Dec. 10, 1854, Georgianna Bartlett, dau. of Abram and Susan (Long) Jones, and adopted dau. of Charles Brad- ford and Sylvia (Hall) Alcock ; b. in Claremont, June 20, 1836. He was engaged in the livery business in Claremont several years ; rem. to H. in 1887; res. in house marked "Mrs. S. Alcock." Both Mr. and Mrs. Clement are excellent singers. He was a prime mover in the efforts to procure an organ for the church.
CHILD.
1. Frank H.4, b. Feb. 11, 1856; d. Feb. 22, 1871.
CLYDE.
Daniel1 Clyde was b. in Clydesdale, Scot., in 1683; came from Londonderry, Ire., to Londonderry about the year 1730. His second son, -
Hugh2, b. about the year 1724; m. March 5, 1756, Sarah Moffitt. Their fourth son, --
1. Joseph3 (Hugh2, Daniel1), b. in Windham ; m. Mehitable Griffin ; rem. to H. about the year 1819, later to Nelson, Gilsum, Alstead, and Marlow, where he d. Nov. 10, 1850; his wife d. July 6, 1843. Children : Four d. in infancy.
2. William4, b. Feb. 4, 1808; m. April 15, 1828, Susannah Whittemore (q. v.), who d. June 9, 1838; settled in H. at place marked "S. Todd"; rem. to New Paris, Ind .; m. 2, Harriet Pierce, who was b. June 10, 1820.
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CHILDREN.
1. Horace W.5, b. July 31, 1828; m. March 15, 1849, Sarah G. Bagley. (q. v.) After the death of his mother he was thrown on his own resources ; remaining in H. until after his marriage, when he rem. to Greenfield, to East Harrisville, and in 1855, to Washington, where he has since that time res.
2. Wallace B.5, b. Aug. 22, 1831; d. Sept. 19, 1831.
3. Edwin W.5. b. April 13, 1836; d. July 29, 1838.
4. Rebecca W.5, b. July 3, 1841; d. July 3, 1841.
5. Allen6, b. July 21, 1842.
6. Melissa J.6, b. May 16, 1845; d. Sept. 1845.
7. Jane M.5, b. Sept. 29, 1847; d. Feb. 6, 1848.
8. Sophronia5, b. May 29, 1849; m. Mitchell McCloud.
9. Eben H.5, b Oct. 6, 1851.
10. Mary E.5, b. May 22, 1854.
3. Dorothy S.4, b. Sept. 14, 1810; d. April 14, 1812.
4. Dorothy4, b. May 3, 1813; m. June 7, 1844, Eben K. Hills, of Alstead, who d. Oct. 31, 1871; d. July 6, 1870; one son, George E.5.
5. Harriet G.4, b. April 10, 1815; m. 1, Dec. 24, 1835, Luther Pierce (q. v.); m. 2, Daniel Rhorer. Seven children.
6. Theodore4, b. Nov. 7, 1817; res. Brentwood.
7. Joseph4, b. in H., March 14, 1820; . m. May 23, 1843, Mary A. Knight; res. Marlow.
CHILDREN.
1. George W.5, b. Sept. 18, 1846; m. Felicia L. Sheperdson ; res. Marlow.
2. Melburn G.5, b. April 25, 1851; drowned Dec. 31, 1862.
COBB.
1. Joseph2, son of Stephen1 Cobb, was b. in Nelson in 1792; m. 1, Rebecca -; m. 2, Martha Wright; m. 3, Sept. 14, 1841, Mrs. Nancy (Scott) Bullard, of H. (q. v.); rem. to H. soon after his third marriage; went to California in the early days of the gold excite- ment, and d. there, March 9, 1855. Children by second wife: -
2. Lydia3, b. about 1821 ; was sent to the school for deaf mutes at Hartford, Conn., in 1835, and remained there four years; m.
3. Abigail3, b. about 1829; was in the school at Hartford about two years from 1844; d.
4. Caroline3, b. about 1834; was in the school at Hartford five years from 1845; d.
Lydia and Caroline were deaf from birth; Abigail was deaf from scarlet fever at the age of three years.
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COCHRAN.
John1, son of John and Elizabeth ( Arwin) Cochran, was b. in Londonderry, Ire., in 1704. He emigrated to this country and set- tled in Londonderry in the autumn of 1720; m. his cousin, Jenny McKeen; was captain of a militia company, and consequently was known as "Captain John"; a man of integrity and force of char- acter, and held in general respect; d. at the age of 84.
Dea. Isaac2 was his second son, b. in that part of Londonderry that is now Windham, April 23, 1742; m. Oct. 28, 1765, Ruth Hop- kins; rem. to Antrim, March 10, 1784. He had been an officer in the Revolutionary war, was present at the surrender of Burgoyne, and remained in the army until the war was over. His third son was
James3, b. in Windham, Sept. 5, 1771; m. 1, in 1796, Joanna Creesy, of Francestown, who was mother of his children and d. Mar. 23, 1829; he m. 2, Mrs. Hannah Gibson, of Amherst, who d. Nov. 1, 1858; he d. June 1, 1851. Six children, two of whom came to H. to res.
1. Andrew C.4 ( James3, Isaac2, John1), b. April 20, 1797; m. 1, Dec. 11, 1828, Louisa, dau. of Hon. Jacob Tuttle, who d. Jan. 11, 1849; m. 2, Oct. 25, 1863, Mrs. Augusta Kinsley, of Peterboro'. He was in business in Boston and Medford, Mass., but spent a large part of his active life in H. He came here about the year 1825; res. at the place marked "G. Hayward," and carried on business for about twenty years in the store on the spot marked "Mrs. E. N. Baldwin " on village plan, selling out in the spring of 1845 to James Davis. He was president of the Peterboro' bank from the time of its or- ganization until his death; he was part owner in a woolen mill in Peterboro', the firm being known by the name of Noone & Cochran; he was also engaged in other business enterprises, and his reputa- tion for integrity and honesty was unsullied. He was a good citi- zen; interested in every thing that concerned the welfare of the town, and active in the Congregational church, of which he was a member and for several years superintendent of the Sunday school. He rem. to Peterboro' in 1863, and d. there May 30, 1865. Child : -
2. Lizzie T.5, b. May 5, 1830; m. Oct. 15, 1857, L. T. Minor, of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Minor d. Aug. 1865; his wife d. Dec. 31, 1865.
3. James4 (James3, Isaac2, John1), b. Nov. 19, 1813; m. Nov. 23, 1853, Kate Crosby, of Milford. He was employed by his brother several years in H .; subsequently he was in business in Marblehead, Mass., Dublin, and Milford ; d. in Baltimore, Md., March 28, 1854.
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GENEALOGY : COGIN; COHOON; COLBY.
COGIN.
Nathaniel' Cogin came to H. in 1859, and bought the place marked " E. G. Matthews"; m. 1, -, by whom he had two sons, Charles2, Clinton2; m. 2, Mrs. Mary (Nichols) Austin (q. v.); res. in town about five years; rem. to Wilton, where he d .; his widow d. in Concord.
COHOON.
Reuben1 Cohoon, m. Clara Dane; rem. from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia about the commencement of the Revolutionary war.
Reuben2 (Reuben1), b. in Argyle, N. S., in 1802; m. Sarah Cox, of Cape Canso, N. S., where they res.
1. Sullivan3 (Reuben2, Reuben1), b. Sept. 17, 1833; m. May 4, 1865, Eliza M. G., dau. of Thomas and Eliza Maunder. He held a commission as justice of the peace in Nova Scotia; rem. to Provi- dence, R. I., in 1884; later was proprietor of a hotel in Medfield, Mass., and in Aug. 1887, came to H. as proprietor of the Prospect house, the largest and best-equipped summer boarding-house in town.
CHILDREN.
1. Edward T.4, b. May 10, 1866; employed by the French Atlantic Telegraph Co. office, New York city.
2. Eva D.4, b. Feb. 17, 1868. 4. Ella Maud4, b. Sept. 14, 1871.
3. Maria L.4, b. Dec. 13, 1869.
5. Alvin T.4, b. May 24, 1874.
JOHN COLBY.
Anthony1 Colby came to this country with Governor Winthrop in 1630. With him came his brother Thomas. Anthony was in Cambridge in 1632; was made a freeman in 1634, and went to that part of Salisbury that is now Amesbury, Mass., in 1640, having at that time a family of eight children.
His eldest son2 m. Frances Hoyt in 1650; seven children, two sons and five daughters.
John3 was his eldest son; m. Ruth -.
Joseph4* (John3, -2, John1), m. in 1719, Mary -; settled in Hampstead.
* Since this was in print I have learned there is a little doubt in regard to this Joseph, but I think he must be Joseph4 as here stated. There were a John and a Thomas in one generation, and I think it was the third; perhaps Joseph4 was a son of Thomas3 instead of John3, and it is possible the blank generation recorded is a myth.
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