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CHILDREN.
1. George Brigham5, b. in H. in 1841; m. Carrie Howard.
2. Mary F.5, b. in Bennington in 1843; m. Chas. H. Edgewell, of Tamworth.
15. Adeline A.4, b. Dec. 22, 1820; d. in 1843 ; m. William Gris- wold, of Bennington, who afterwards m. Jane Abbott.
16. Mary W.4, b. March 30, 1824; d. at the age of 17.
17. Harriet4, d. Dec. 6, 1860, at the age of 33 years.
18. John8 [5] (Gideon2, James1), b. Sept. 2, 1793; m. 1, Feb. 17, 1818, Betsey Dinsmore, of Francestown, "a woman of much in- telligence, great vivacity, and unquestioned piety and judgment"; she d. June 8, 1861. He m. 2, Mrs. Hannah (Hunt) Osgood, now
John Doege
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GENEALOGY : DODGE.
Mrs. Seth Nims, of Sullivan. He d. Sept. 23, 1865. He was known as Captain Dodge and Esquire Dodge; was one of the leading men in the town and vicinity. For many years he filled offices of trust, both in town and county, was a member of the state legislature for over ten years, and was one of the selectmen and town treas- urer for about twenty years. He was captain of the "Troop" for several years; was prominent in forming the Congregational church in Bennington in 1839, and was for a long time superintendent of its Sunday school; was interested in agriculture, and a warm friend of education and temperance movements; was a stirring, energetic, wide-awake man, of whom Hon. Wm. B. Dinsmore (noticed in this book) said: "What success and energy in business I have, I owe to the example of John Dodge." Mr. Dodge and his wife were careful in the religious culture of their children. They lived a few years in the cottage under the hill, now occupied by Benjamin D. Felch, but at the urgent request of his father, a few months before the death of the latter, they took possession of the old homestead, and continued to res. there the rest of their lives. Children : -
19. John Cole4, b. Nov. 7, 1818 ; m. Feb. 10, 1846, Lucretia A. Russell, of Greenfield; res. on the homestead, which he has made attractive and popular as a resort for summer residents and tourists. He has been one of the selectmen of Bennington ten years, and represented the town in the legislature in 1867 and 1868.
CHILDREN.
1. John R.5, d. aged 4 years.
2. Mary Frances5, b. May 26, 1849; m. March 10, 1869, E. B. Johnson. Child : Clarence R.6, b. Dec. 10, 1875.
3. Martha A. A.5, b. May 26, 1849; m. Jan. 11, 1872, Albert Goodwin, of New Boston. Child : George A.6, b. Nov. 7, 1874.
4. George R.5, b. Dec. 3, 1852.
5. Othniel Dinsmore5, b. Oct. 30, 1861; m. Harriet H. Muzzy. Children : (1), Georgiana Isabel6, b. Oct. 21, 1882. (2), John Cole6, b. Aug. 11, 1886.
6. Lucretia R.5, b. April 17, 1867.
7. John M.5, b. Aug. 12, 1868.
20. Sarah Elizabeth4, b. Nov. 7, 1818; m. Feb. 10, 1842, Reed Paige Whittemore (q. v. under "Bradford," with this addition : 3. Maria C.5, b. March 19, 1848 ; m. Rodney Smith, of Hillsboro', and d. in that town, Aug. 6, 1887, leaving one child, Ida6, b. May 22, 1880. Also, Charles A.5 has one more child than there given :
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GENEALOGY : DODGE.
Martha Elizabeth", b. Aug. 29, 1886; and George Reed5 has one child, Henry E.6.)
21. Margaret Maria4, b. Sept. 10, 1820; d. June 8, 1842.
22. Gideon Francis4, b. Sept. 20, 1822; m. Sarah A. Baldwin, of Antrim, who d. Dec. 30, 1884 ; res. Fairfax, Ia.
CHILDREN.
1. Sarah Osgood5, b. Nov. 7, 1849.
2. Fanny Esty5, b. June, 1851; m. Edwin Frost.
3: William Dinsmore5, b. Jan. 1857.
23. Frances Caroline4, b. Sept. 20, 1822 ; d. Dec. 20, 1839.
24. Mary Ann4, b. July 20, 1825; d. Jan. 9, 1827.
25. Martha Ann Adams4, b. Nov. 20, 1828; m. Sept. 25, 1849, John M. Taylor, of New York city; she d. Oct. 11, 1852. Mr. Taylor afterwards m. Mrs. Mary C. (Whiton) Duncan, of Antrim.
26. Mary Jane4, b. Feb. 16, 1831; m. May 14, 1857, N. W. C. Jameson, of Antrim.
CHILDREN.
1. Anne Belle5, b. June 10, 1858; d. June 4, 1877. She was spoken of as " too good and fair for this world."
2. Caroline Elizabeth5, b. Aug. 23, 1860; m. Jan. 1, 1879, Herbert H. Whit- tle, who d. Oct. 31, 1887. Three children : Grace Isabel6, Herbert Jameson6, and William Thurston6.
3. Ada Grace5, b. Feb. 18, 1863; d. Oct. 8, 1871.
4. Walter Dodge5, b. July 10, 1865.
5. Jennie May5, b. Sept. 1, 1868.
6. Gertrude Dinsmore5, b. Aug. 1, 1872.
27. Hannah3 [6] (Gideon2, James1), b. Nov. 15, 1795; d. Oct. 11, 1883; m. Feb. 1816, John Felch, of Sutton, who d. May 14, 1877. Children : -
28. Sarah D.4, b. Sept. 16, 1816; m. Oct. 1, 1837, William Bean, of Sutton.
CHILDREN.
Roxana5. Alfred5. Maria5. Frank5. Grace5. Walter5. George5.
29. Roxanna4, b. Oct. 19, 1818; m. Sept. 7, 1837, Amos H. Jones, of Tilton.
CHILDREN.
Frank5.
Marcia M.5. Edgar A.5.
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GENEALOGY : DODGE.
30. Gideon4, b. Oct. 21, 1820; m. May 9, 1844, Melvina Bean, of Sutton.
CHILDREN.
Adeline5.
John5. Fred5. Hannah5. Mark5.
31. Charity A.4, b. Dec. 31, 1824 ; m. 1, April 16, 1846, Benja- min P. Sargent, of Sutton ; m. 2, in 1887, William Coburn, of Sutton.
CHILDREN.
Mary F.5.
Benjamin5. Harriet D.5.
32. John A.4, b. March 22, 1823; d. May 24, 1824.
33. John Stark4, b. March 8, 1827; d. July 17, 1832.
34. Hannah M.4, b. May 2, 1829; m. March 30, 1852, Moses L. Pillsbury, of Sutton. Children, George5 and Herbert L.5.
35. Mary Ann4, b. July 4, 1831 ; d. July 21, 1832.
36. Benjamin Dean4, b. June 15, 1833 ; m. Nov. 29, 1860, Ellen A. Carr, of Antrim; res. on the Samuel Dodge place in Benning- ton ; was representative from Bennington in 1877 and 1878, and one of the selectmen several years.
37. Mary Ann4, b. Jan. 6, 1836; d. July 29, 1879; m. Aug. 26, 1858, George S. French, of Sutton.
38. Frances Caroline4, b. Dec. 1, 1840; d. July 7, 1874; m. Nov. 25, 1858, Lucien E. Smith, of Brentwood.
CHILDREN.
Josephine M.5. Berton5. Milton5.
39. Samuelª [7] (Gideon2, James1), b. Oct. 11, 1798; d. Sept. 16, 1847 ; m. April 10, 1821, Jane Dodge, of Society Land, who d. Nov. 6, 1849; res. Bennington. Children :-
40. Samuel Gilman4, b. Nov. 27, 1821; was killed at the battle of Fredericksburgh, Dec. 13, 1862 ; m. Sept. 21, 1843, Lucinda S. Carr, of Antrim.
CHILDREN.
Charles A.5. Francis G.5.
Samuel5. Arthur5. George A.5. Maria A.5.
Nellie H.5. Jennie G.5.
41. Lenora+, b. May 6, 1824; m. Rodney Nichols, of Hillsboro', who d. June 27, 1864.
CHILDREN.
1. Nettie5, m. Fred H. Kimball, of Bennington.
2. Willie R.5.
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GENEALOGY : DODGE.
42. Lucetta4, b. Nov. 1825; m. Charles Gerould, of Stoddard, who d. in Chicago in 1862.
CHILDREN.
1. Walter G.5, a graduate of Harvard college, class of 1882; a teacher in Stoughton, Mass.
2. Flora5, res. Englewood, Ill .; m. William Maclean.
43. Sally8 [8] (Gideon2, James1), b. Sept. 23, 1800; d. July 22, 1832 ; m. Oct. 1817, Daniel Taylor ; res. in Alstead, and Union, N. Y.
CHILDREN.
Andrew4. William4. Alonzo4. Darwin4.
William4 alone survives; res. Lowell, Mass.
44. Solomon3 [9] (Gideon2, James1), b. June 16, 1804; d. Dec. 9, 1876; m. Feb. 21, 1833, Susan C. Felch, of Sutton, who d. Feb. 10, 1887. He rem. to Andover in 1845, and was employed by the Northern railroad company ten years. He then rem. to Franklin, and assisted in starting and running the pioneer stocking mill in the United States. The mill having been destroyed by fire, he again entered the service of the railroad company, which he con- tinued until failing health caused him to return to Bennington. He was a good man, and tried to promote the happiness of all about him; was one of the founders of the Baptist church at Franklin Falls. Children :-
45. John F.4, b. Nov. 30, 1833 ; m. 1, Dec. 15, 1862, Georgia A. Colby, of Franklin, who d. March 26, 1866; m. 2, Mrs. Mary E. Proctor. He is a jeweler, and res. Concord.
CHILD, BY FIRST WIFE.
1. Lenora Georgianna5, m. March 22, 1887, Charles F. Burnham, of Ben- nington.
46. Sarah Jane4, b. Feb. 2, 1836; d. in infancy.
47. George Alfred4, b. Feb. 16, 1837; d. May 26, 1860 ; m. Dec. 24, 1859, Amanda L. Thompson, of Lake Village.
48. Sarah Maria4, b. Feb. 9, 1839; d. March 30, 1845.
49. Sidney Frost4, b. Jan. 14, 1845 ; d. Aug. 27, 1849.
50. Lenora N.4, b. June 3, 1850; d. Feb. 11, 1863.
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GENEALOGY : DODGE.
Joseph Dodge.
1. . Joseph1 Dodge was a resident of Shirley, Mass. He sold his property there in 1781, and probably came to H. about that time. His name first appears on our town records March 10, 1783, at which time it was voted that a portion of the meetings for the en- suing year should be held at his house. He settled at the place marked "A. Hall." He appears to have taken a prominent part in town affairs, being town clerk and one of the board of selectmen for the years 1785-86. His wife, Molly (Ritter), and himself were among the number who organized the Congregational church. About the year 1800 they rem. to Andover, Vt., where they spent the rest of their lives, under the shadow of Mount Ter- rible. He d. about the year 1825; his wife d. some years previous to that time. Children :-
2. Molly2 (Polly on our records), b. in Shirley, Sept. 4, 1769; m. Aug. 23, 1791, Samuel Hosley. (q. v.)
3. Joseph2, b. in Shirley, Aug. 14, 1770; m., and rem. to An- dover, Vt., about the same time his father did. Was a farmer, and much respected as a man of sound judgment; was a justice of the peace for many years; was a prominent Free Mason; d. about the year 1850.
CHILDREN.
1. Joseph3, was for many years town clerk of Andover, and represented the town in the legislature, besides holding other important posi- tions ; d.
2. Nathaniel3, d. in Boston about 1840.
3. Percis3, m. John P. Beckwith ; she d. in Williston, Vt.
4. Mary3, m. Ebenezer Hutchinson, of Andover; she d. in Mt. Tabor, Vt.
5. Eliza3, m. Hugh Gilmore, of Weston, a brother of Governor Gilmore, of New Hampshire. Both d. in Weston; they were active mem- bers of the Baptist church.
6. Perintha3, m. Warner Hutchinson, of Andover.
4. Hannah2, b. in Shirley, Feb. 18, 1772; m. Jan. 9, 1794, Joseph Symonds, Jr. (q. v.)
5. Thomas2, b. in Shirley, Aug. 14, 1773 ; m. July 1, 1799, Han- nah Kesar, of Shirley ; res. in Andover, Vt., for some years,'and after- wards went West ; was much interested in military affairs.
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6. Moses Ritter2, b. in Shirley, May 25, 1775; m. March 17, 1799, Peggy Knight, of H. Settled in Andover, Vt .; was a carpenter; a prominent member of the Baptist church in Andover. He also went West.
7. John2, b. in Shirley, May 8, 1777; settled in Andover, Vt .; was a shoemaker and school-teacher; d.
CHILDREN.
1. Thomas3, went to Michigan.
2. Harriet3, m. Abel Pierce, of Andover.
3. Susan3, m. James Hall, of Londonderry, Vt., and went to Michigan.
4. John3, went to Michigan.
5. Hannah3, went to Michigan.
8. Sybil2, m. April 23, 1801, Henry Spaulding, of H. (q. v.)
9. Betsey2, b. in H., May 17, 1784 ; m. Benjamin Severance ; res. towards the close of her life in Claremont.
10. Anna2, b. in H., Jan. 26, 1787 ; d. young.
11. Ezra2, b. in H., Nov. 22, 1789; m. Rachel, dau. of Peter Putnam, of Andover, Vt. (q. v.) ; rem. from Andover to London- derry, Vt., about the year 1820, where he began farm life in a small clearing he had made in the dense wilderness, remote from any set- tlement. From year to year he added to this clearing, until he had a good farm. In early life he taught school, and also taught sing- ing; was a prominent member of the Baptist church in Weston, Vt., and was twice elected to represent the town of Londonderry in the legislature; also held important town offices; d. at the age of 61.
CHILDREN.
1. Ezra3, a farmer and school-teacher; res. Peru, Vt .; represented the town in the legislature two years; was a Methodist; d. at the age of 35, in Londonderry, Vt. Children : three sons and two daugh- ters, none of whom are now living.
2. Rachel3, a member of the Baptist church; d. at the age of 50; m. Wil- liam W. Rugg, of Londonderry, Vt.
3. Henry P.3, b. in Andover, Oct. 11, 1817; res. on the homestead of his father in Londonderry; has served the Baptist church as deacon for twenty-four years ; has held the office of justice of the peace twenty-six years; m. Dec. 1843, Ruth Culver, of Mount Holly. To him we are greatly indebted for the record of the Dodge family since leaving H. Four children, three of whom are living.
4. George W.3, b. June, 1820; a farmer and school-teacher. With the ex- ception of eight years spent in Boston, in early life, he has res. in Londonderry, Vt.
5. Peter3, d. in Boston at the age of 21 years.
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GENEALOGY : DODGE.
12. Daniel2, b. in H., Nov. 22, 1791; settled on a farm in Lon- donderry, adjoining that of his brother, Ezra, where he d., at the age of 50 years ; m. Polly, dau. of Benjamin Pierce, of Andover, Vt.
CHILDREN, BOTH DEAD.
1. Pollys, m. Sumner Wait, of Weston, Vt.
2. Dorcas8, m. Solon Richardson, of Weston, Vt.
13. Lucinda2, b. in H., Nov. 22, 1791; d. many years ago; m. Obadiah Parker, of Andover, Vt.
Wilson3.
CHILDREN.
Lucinda3. John3.
14. Rebecca2, b. in H., Sept. 15, 1796 ; d. young.
GEORGE DODGE.
1. George8 Dodge (Jonathan2, George1), was b. in Hamilton, Mass., in 1774; m. 1, Maria Huldah Jones, and rem. to Nelson, and from there to Hancock Factory Village in 1840. His wife d. in 1847 ; m. 2, Mrs. Martha B. Edwards. In 1852 he rem. to Nashua, where he d. in 1858. Children :-
2. Nathan Brown4, d. in New York city. Five children; two names given : J. Cleaves5 and Mrs. M. A.5 Gaylord.
3. Joshua Cleaves4, b. in July, 1801 ; m. 1, Mary, dau. of Mark and Alice (Boyd) Woodbury, of Antrim, who d. in 1836; m. 2, in 1839, Jane, dau. of Peter C. Clark, of Francestown. He was in business in Francestown and Nashua, dealing in dry goods and general merchandise, and subsequently a dry goods commission merchant in Boston ; d. in Andover, Mass., in July, 1853.
CHILDREN.
1. Mary Frances5, b. in 1830.
2. George5, d.
3. Henry Cleaves5, b. in 1836.
4. James Gordon Clark, b. 1840; d.
5. Jane®, d.
6. John Frederick5, b. 1844; d.
7. Annie Woodburn5, b. 1845.
8. Jean M.5.
9. Joshua Cleaves5.
4. William Jones4, b. in Temple, Aug. 15, 1804; d. in Randolph, O., Dec. 19, 1882; m. April 8, 1830, Anna Jewett, of Nelson; set- tled in Nelson ; rem. to Akron, O., and from there to Randolph, O.
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GENEALOGY : DODGE.
CHILDREN.
1. George William5, b. Dec. 11, 1830; a farmer; res. Randolph, O .; m. Minerva E. Haskin. Children : Addie M.“, Willie J.", Albert G.6, Mabel A.6, and Harry C.6.
2. Huldah Mariah5, b. Dec. 11, 1830; m. Harry A. Seabrook, a traveling salesman ; res. Columbus, O. Child : Charles J.6.
3. Lura5, b. July 27, 1834; m. Dr. G. W. Bettes; res. Randolph, O. Chil- dren : (1), Dr. W. T.“, res. Randolph, O. (2), Mary A.", m. - Slabough ; res. Akron, O.
4. Laura5, b. July 27, 1834. (These first four were b. in Nelson.)
5. Lizzie A.5, b. in Akron, O., June 16, 1841; res. with her mother in Randolph, O.
5. George4, b. 1808; m. Sally Wilson; settled in Nelson, where three of their children were b .; rem. to Hancock Factory village in 1837, where he carried on an extensive business, and from there to Lancaster, Mass., in Dec. 1850, where he had a large country store, and continued in business there until his death, in 1865. His first wife d. in Bennington in 1847. He m. 2, in 1851, Mrs. Sarah Boutelle.
CHILDREN.
1. Mary Elizabeth5, b. Dec. 25, 1829; m. in 1850, T. C. Whittemore, of Bennington. (q. v.)
2. Jonas Wilson5, b. Dec. 3, 1831; m. Abby Hutchinson, of Boston ; res. Boston.
3. Sarah Adelaide5, b. Feb. 18, 1834; m. in 1860, Dr. J. H. Kidder, of Lawrence, Mass.
4. Helen Augusta5, b. Sept. 26, 1837; res. Santa Fe, N. M.
5. George Edward Payson5, b. Oct. 5, 1839; rem. to Chicago in 1863; is a wholesale boot and shoe dealer and manufacturer.
6. Caroline Maria5, b. Dec. 5, 1842; d. in Florence, Italy, Feb. 21, 1876; m. - Costellani. One son, Wilson6.
. 6. Alvah4, b. in 1820; d. in New York city in 1881.
GEORGE H. DODGE.
John3 Dodge (Amos2, Amos1) was b. in Antrim in 1816; m. Sarah J. McVennon, of Berkshire, Vt. Their youngest child is
1. George H.4, b. in Marlow, March 3, 1863; came to H. with his mother in 1885; res. place marked " Geo. H. Dodge" on village plan. In 1887 he bought of A. D. Tuttle, his stock of goods, and continues to carry on business at the John Whitcomb store ; m. June 30, 1887, Alice R. Pike, of New London.
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GENEALOGY : DODGE; DOW.
IRA DODGE.
Benjamin1 Dodge was captain of a merchant vessel.
Gideon2 (Benjamin1) was b. in Beverly, Mass .; m. Polly Jones, of Amherst.
1. Ira8 (Gideon2, Benjamin1), b. in New Boston, Aug. 14, 1803; m. June 4, 1829, Hannah Hunt, of H., who was b. May 13, 1807; d. in H., May 4, 1865. He d. in Bennington, July 26, 1872; res. at place marked "I. Dodge," in north-west part of the town, and also at place marked " I. Dodge," near the depot.
CHILDREN.
1. Martha A.4, b. April 30, 1839; d. Sept 20, 1844.
2. Moses A.4, b. Dec. 28, 1843 ; d. Sept. 29, 1844.
3. Edward Ira+, b. Aug. 28, 1845 ; m. in Francestown, Dec. 26, 1863, Mercy Adalette Burtt (q. v.); is postmaster in Bennington, also has a small store connected with the office.
Benjamin3, a brother of Ira3, b. in New Boston; m. Lydia Young, of Washington. They had seven children, two of whom res. in H.
2. Jones N.4 (Benjamin3, Gideon2, Benjamin1), b. in Windsor, Feb. 17, 1824; came to H. in 1834; res. with David Hunt; rem. to Peterboro' in 1847; m. Dec. 5, 1849, Louisa Barber, of Peterboro'. Was general superintendent of Oak Park association two years, and president two years.
CHILDREN.
1. Ella L.5, m. Fredson J. Monroe ; res. Worcester, Mass.
2. Albert J.5, res. Peterboro'; is the inventor and manufacturer of the " Granite Hill Fruit Drier," which he patented Dec. 1, 1885.
3. Josiah T.4 (Benjamin8, Gideon2, Benjamin1), b. in Vermont, Dec. 7, 1830; came to H. in 1834; was adopted by his uncle, Ira3 (q. v.); m. in 1862, Mrs. Emily (Barney) Putney (q. v.), who d. Nov. 19, 1883. He d. July 24, 1886; res. at place marked " W. Ful- ler," on Bennington road.
CHILD.
1. Nellie J.5 (adopted), b. in Concord, Jan. 25, 1869.
DOW.
1. Nathaniel& Dow was the son of Stephen2 and Abigail (Jewett) Dow, of Hollis, and grandson of Capt. Reuben1 Dow,
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GENEALOGY: DOW; DUE.
who had command of a company of Hollis men at Bunker hill. He was b. in Hollis, Aug. 21, 1792; m. March 13, 1817, Mary, dau. of Burpee and Hannah (Cummings) Ames, of Hollis, who was b. April 13, 1795. They came to HI. immediately after their marriage, and settled on the place marked "N. Dow," with his uncle, Oliver Lawrence, where they remained until the close of their lives. He d. May 26, 1862; she d. March 28, 1866. Mr. Dow was an influen- tial man in town, and highly respected ; was one of the board of selectmen several years. (See pp. 154 and 186.) Children : -
2. Oliver Lawrence4, b. Sept. 1, 1818; m. April 1, 1848, Mary Ann Eastman, of Hollis, who was b. April 29, 1821; d. Feb. 18, 1879; res. a few years at place marked "J. H. Felch "; rem. to Nelson, from there to Stoddard, and d. in Keene, 188 -.
CHILDREN.
1. Mary A.5, b. Nov. 12, 1851; m. Feb. 25, 1877, Blanchard Bicknell. Child : Mabel6, b. May 1, 1878.
2. Lucy A.5, b. Sept. 27, 1855.
3. Hattie E.5, b. Dec. 16, 1857 ; m. June 18, 1879, Charles Reid.
3. Lydia Lawrence4, b. July 19, 1821; m. Sept. 2, 1857, Asa Simonds, Jr., of H. (q. v.)
4. David Brainard4, b. Aug. 16, 1826; m. March, 1851, Mrs. Ames, of Hollis ; res. on farm marked "Dow place." He d. Jan. 13, 1857. Their only child, Lizzie5, d. on the morning of Jan. 14, aged 2 years and 9 months, and was buried in the grave with her father. Mrs. Dow* d. the 12th of the following April.
5. Hannah Abagail4, b. May 21, 1830; m. Jan. 6, 1858, Gilman P. Fletcher, of Greenfield. She d. June 28, 1868. One son, George I.5, b. May 8, 1861.
6. Jeremiah A.4, b. Jan. 5, 1838 ; d. Sept. 23, 1839.
DUE.
1. James1 Due settled west of the Hunt pond, afterwards rem. to place marked " A. B. Flint "; m. April 9, 1793, Hannah Davis, who d. June 12, 1826, aged 76. Children : -
2. Betsey2, m. Richard Rasey. (q. v.)
* Mrs. Dow's first husband was Jeremiah Ames. They had one son, Jeremiah Ames, Jr., who res. in Pepperell, Mass.
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GENEALOGY : DUE; DUNBAR.
3. Elliott2, m. July 24, 1817, Lois French; settled at No. 36, later res. at several places, the last of which was No. 20; d. April, 1843. Mrs. Due m. 2, March 10, 1853, Caleb Wood. (q. v.)
CHILDREN.
1. Elliott8, b. June 5, 1818 ; m. and res. in Waltham, Mass.
2. Hannah3, b. Feb. 21, 1820; m. Reuben Bartlett; res. West Rutland, Mass. Four children.
3. James Wilson3, b. Oct. 6, 1821; m. June 15, 1844, Roxana Metcalf ; res. in H. and Marlboro'. Children: (1), Albert W.4, b. April 17, 1847 ; d. in Marlboro', Nov. 4, 1873. (2), Alvaretta M.4, b. Oct. 7, 1848. (3), Cora R.+, b. Dec. 4, 1854; d. June, 1882. (4), Hattie E.4, b. May 29, 1857. (5), Martha S.4, b. in 1861.
4. Jacob Lakin3, b. May 31, 1823; m. Betsey Pond, of Bennington; res. Sanduskeag, Mich.
5. An infant3, d. March 5, 1825.
6. Maria French3, b. March 12, 1826; m. Mark Andrews, of Newport ; rem. to Greenfield. Child : Osborn4, d.
7. Sarah Adeline3, b. Dec. 9, 1828; m. Reuben Barker; res. West Rut- land, Mass.
8. Lois3, b. Nov. 15, 1830; m. 1, John O. Metcalf; m. 2, Charles Hart. (q. v.) One son by first marriage.
9. Sylvester3, b. June 4, 1833; was a soldier in the Civil war; wounded in the jaw ; m. Susan Lane; res. Osceola, Mich.
10. George Monroe3 (name changed to French), res. in Greenfield; m. 1, Sarah D. -; m. 2, - Jefts. Five children.
11. Franklin3, b. Dec. 5, 1838; m. Oct. 12, 1868, Martha J. Stearns, of Peterboro'; res. Marlboro'. He served three years in the Civil war; was a member of Co. C, 4th regt. N. H. vols. Children : (1), Charles F.4, b. Jan. 1, 1870; d. July 24, 1871. (2), Willie E.4, b. June 9, 1876.
DUNBAR.
Rev. Elijah3 Dunbar, of Peterboro', was the son of Elijah2 and grandson of Rev. Elijah1 Dunbar, of that part of Stoughton that is now Canton, Mass .; res. Depot village, place marked "J. Matthews"; m. Anna Peabody, of Milford. Four of their children rem. to H. in 1865 from Bennington.
1. William Peabody4, b. Sept. 20, 1804; d. in Peterboro', April 5, 1887.
2. Abigail Wilkins4, b. Jan. 15, 1806; d. in H., Nov. 27, 1885.
3. James Monroe4, b. Dec. 4, 1817; d. in H., Dec. 10, 1885 ; m. 1, Harriet D. Gould ; m. 2, Irene Holden.
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GENEALOGY : DUNBAR; DUNCAN.
CHILDREN. TWO BY FIRST WIFE AND FOUR BY SECOND WIFE.
1. Alma 1.5, b. March 3, 1849; m. Walter Comstock. (q. v.)
2. John E.5, b. March 12, 1850; m. Hattie E. Hart, of Stoddard; res. in Peterboro'. Children : (1), John W.5, b. Dec. 8, 1868. (2), Henry W.", b. Dec. 13, 1870. (3), Francis P.6, b. April 15, 1872; d. Dec. 16, 1873. (4), Alice A.", b. June 9, 1873. (5), Clarissa P.6, b. April 2, 1875.
3. George A.5, b. Sept. 4, 1851; d. Aug. 18, 1878.
4. Anna P.5, b. Sept. 17, 1853 ; m. - Crane, and has three children ; res. Nebraska.
5. Charles S.5, b. Feb. 5, 1856; res. Peterboro'.
6. Irene H.5, m. and has two children ; res. New Boston.
4. Quincy Adams4, b. July 20, 1824; d. in H., Feb. 29, 1884.
DUNCAN.
George Duncan, b. in Scotland, emigrated to Ireland, where his son, George, was b. and d.
George1 Duncan, son of the above, was b. in Ireland; had two wives. ; His second wife was Margaret Cross. He had one son (John2) by his first wife, and six children by his second wife. He came to this country, and settled in Londonderry about the year 1730, bringing with him his wife and six children. His oldest son m. Rachel Todd, in Ireland, and probably came later.
George2 (George1) was the oldest son of George and Margaret (Cross) Duncan; was an elder in the church in Londonderry, and was highly esteemed ; m. Letitia Bell, and is believed to have d. in 1780, aged 70 years. He had seven children, two of whom (Robert8 and James3) settled in H.
RobertDuncan
1. Dea. Robert3 (George2, George1), b. in Londonderry in 1743; m. Sarah, dau. of Capt. Andrew Todd, who was b. in 1744. They settled first in Londonderry, where three of their children were b .; rem. with his brother, James3, to Society Land in 1774, and settled on the east side of the river, in what is now the east part of Ben- nington. Here they remained about five years. In 1779 they rem. to H., and settled on Norway hill. Neither of them owned a pair of oxen, but each owned one, and they worked them together.
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GENEALOGY : DUNCAN.
Robert began to clear up the land on the Simonds place, at the top of the hill, just above J. H. Woods' place; but the next year rem. to the place marked "J. Hayward," adjoining the farm of his brother-in-law, Moses Morrison. Here he remained the rest of his life ; d. Jan. 25, 1793. He leaves an honorable record, serving the town as town clerk three years, and as one of the board of select- men three years. He also served as the first deacon of the Congre- gational church. Children :-
2. Samuel4 [9], b. in Londonderry, April 12, 1769.
3. Dea. Josiah4 [12], b. in Londonderry, Feb. 29, 1771 .*
4. Betty Todd4, b. in Londonderry, May 15, 1773 ; m. - Keyes; she d. at the home of her sister, Mrs. Todd. One son.
5. Margaret4, b. in Society Land, Feb. 24, 1775; m. Andrew Todd. (q. v.)
6. Lettice4, b. in Society Land, June 27, 1778; d. young.
7. Sarah4, b. in H., June 29, 1781; m. March 11, 1802, Nathan Keyes. (q. v.)
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