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3. Charles Porter6, b. Aug. 21, 1841; d. March 7, 1845.
4. John Thomas6, b. April 4, 1844; was a member of Co. H, 15th regt. Mass.
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vols. ; enlisted Aug. 3, 1861; d. Sept. 12, 1863, in Gettysburgh hos- pital, of disease contracted in the service.
5. Harriet Sophia6, b. April 19, 1848.
6. Ann Washburn6, b. Aug. 25, 1856; d. Dec. 27, 1882.
20. Letticia Duncan5, b. in New Braintree, Mass., May 2, 1817; res. with her sister, Mrs. S. A. Porter, in Worcester, Mass.
21. Thomas Reed5, b. in New Braintree, Mass., June 1, 1821; was killed by the kick of a horse in Compton, Can., in 1836.
22. Harriet Antoinette5, b. in New Braintree, Mass., July 2, 1825; d. May 5, 1827, in New Braintree.
EZEKIEL PAIGE.
Ezekiel1 Paige (or Page), with Lovis, his wife, came to H. from Nottingham West, in March, 1791; res. at No. 70; was constable in 1801; rem. to Antrim in 1808, and to Vermont in 1815. Chil- dren : Deborah2, m. April 20, 1815, Jesse McAllister. (See History of Antrim.) Also Lydia2, Reede2, and Lois2, who were baptized Sept. 12, 1802. (See Church Records, p. 285.)
AARON PARKER.
Aaron1 Parker, a Revolutionary soldier, m. Hannah, dau. of David and Prudence (Sheldon) Abbot, of Andover, Mass. Came to H. as early as 1789; res. at place marked "C. L. Robbe"; was one of the highway surveyors that year, and was one of the selectmen in 1792, '93, and '94; rem. about the year 1803 to near Sherbrooke, P. Q .; rem. to Compton, P. Q., in 1832, where he d. March 17, 1857, aged 98 years. His wife d. at same place, Dec. 28, 1856, aged 96 years.
CHILDREN.
1. Aaron2, b. probably before they came to H .; res. at Pierpoint, Ashtabula county, O. ; d. about the year 1874.
2. David Abbot2, b. in H., Feb. 28, 1791; went West with his uncle, Benja- min Abbot. (q. v.) Settled in South Ridge, Ashtabula county, O .; m. 1, -; m. 2, Huldah Evans ; m. 3, -. Eight or nine children. One son was in the Mexican war. (1), Fanny L.3, b. July 15, 1826 ; m. - Ferguson. (2), Abigail8. (3), Mary3. (4), Vienna3. (5), Henry3. (6), David3.
3. Justus2, date of his birth not given ; is not on town records; res. many years in a town on the Ottawa river; rem. to Manotic, Ont., where
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he d., Feb. 1877. Children : George Lakin3, Frances3, Aaron Fil- more3, Maria3, Charles3, William3.
4. Hannah2, b. in HI., July 22, 1792; d. in H., Oct. 7, 1799.
5. Priscilla2, b. in HI., May 22, 1794; d. in H., Oct. 1, 1799.
6. James2,+ b. in II., Jan. 22, 1796; res. in Ascott, P. Q. ; m. Harriet Lowell. After his death the family rem. to Greeley, Ia. Children : Harriet3, Lemuel®, Charles3, George3, Rebecca3.
7. Lemuel Lakin2, b. in H., June 11, 1797 ; d. when a young man in Vermont.
8. Alfred C.2, b. in Ascott, P. Q .; d. in Coaticook, P. Q., March 20, 1882, aged 78 years; m. Zeruiah Whitcomb, who d. in Compton, P. Q., April 15, 1866, aged 59 years. He was an active, energetic man; an earnest temperance worker; with his wife, a member of the Metho- dist Episcopal church, and every member of their family belongs to the same church. They had thirteen children, two of whom d. in infancy ; the others are all living, and are scattered all through the United States, only one, Mary Ann (Lyman), being left in Canada : James Lakin3, Edwin3, Carlton T.8, Maria8, Samuel A.3, Alice E.3, Lemuel3, Justus J.8, Mary Ann8, Ella Priscilla3, Charles A.3.
MARK A. PARKER.
Mark A.2, son of Dea. N. B.t and T. O. Parker, of Nelson, was b. in 1835; m. in 1858, Lucinda R. Estes, of Bethel, Me., who was b. in 1836. Came to H. in 1873; res. on the Daniel Lakin place a few years ; present res., place marked "M. A. Parker," on Benning- ton street. He is a good citizen ; occupation, a butcher.
CHILDREN.
1. Carrie A.3, b. in 1859; m. James W. Wilds. (q. v.)
2. A son3, b. 1873; lived but three days.
PARKHURST.
1. Christopher C.2, son of William1 and Sarah (Ball) Parkhurst, was b. in Temple, Aug. 28, 1809. Came to H. when seven years of age to res. with Stephen Tenney; m. April 11, 1837, Rebekah, dau. of David and Abigail Knight (q. v.); res. many years on place marked
* When the family rem. to Canada, James was left behind with Hezekiah Ober, where he remained until he was grown up. He was deaf, and was killed while walk- ing on a railroad.
t Deacon Parker was b. in Rockingham, Vt., and lived a few years with Rev. Reed Paige in H. There have been other families bearing this name in town: David Par- ker res. near Hezekiah Ober's; Stephen Parker's name appears on the tax-list from 1797 to 1804 inclusive; Nathaniel Parker, from 1811 to 1815 inclusive, and perhaps others.
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with his name. His wife d. June 11, 1880. He res. at the present time with Albert Jaquith.
CHILDREN.
1. John A.3, b. Jan. 4, 1840; d. Sept. 1847.
2. Child3, d. young.
PATTEN.
The ancestry of the Patten family can be traced back to Argyll- shire, Scot.
Samuel1 Patten was b. in Londonderry, Ire., in 1735. His parents being immigrants from Argyllshire, he was a lineal descendant of Margaret Stuart, from whose tombstone in Scotland the following epitaph is copied :-
" Stop, passenger, until my life you read. The living may get knowledge from the dead! Five times five years I lived a virgin's life, Ten times five years I was a virtuous wife, Ten times five years I lived a widow chaste. Now, wearied of that mortal life, I rest. Between my cradle and my grave have been Eight mighty kings of Scotland and a Queen; Four times five years the Commonwealth I saw, Ten times the subjects rose against the law, Twice did I see old Prelacy pulled down, And twice the cloak was humbled by the gown. An end of Stuart's race I saw-nay, more- My native country sold for English ore. Such desolations in my time have been, I have an end of all perfection seen."
In 1759 he m. Priscilla Miltmoor (sometimes called Moor or Moor- land), a descendant of one of the earls of Argyll. Their oldest son, -
Jonathan2, was b. in Londonderry, in 1760. Eight years later Mr. Patten emigrated to America, and settled first in Marblehead, Mass., where he remained till 1776, when his wife and son, Jonathan, having joined him, they rem. to Londonderry, N. H., and settled on what is still called the "Patten range." In 1781 they rem. to Deer- ing, at which time there were only seventeen settlers in the town. Samuel1 and Jonathan2 both served for a time in the Revolutionary war, although they had so recently come from the mother country. In 1784, Jonathan2 m. Abigail, dau. of Ebenezer Blood, a descend- ant of Solomon Blood, one of the early settlers of Plymouth, Mass .; he came as early as the fall of 1624. To Jonathan and Abigail (Blood) Patten were b. eight children, the fifth child being
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1. Hon. David8 (Jonathan2, Samuel1), b. in Deering, Nov. 1, 1798; m. Oct. 21, 1820, Alice, dau. of Dr. Micah Tubbs, of Deering. He was a farmer in his native town until 1829, when he rem. to H. He purchased of Jedediah Fox the Jefferson hotel, where he res. until the time of his death, which occurred May 15, 1875. He was popular as a landlord, and successful in his business. He was a man of strict integrity ; his word was considered as good as his bond. HIe made no great pretensions, but those who knew him best were cognizant of many acts of charity, of which the world knew nothing.
He was ever interested in the welfare of the town. Among other enterprises, he was one of the prominent founders of the seminary, which was for many years a flourishing and successful educational institution. His children were all educated at this school. He was interested in agriculture, having a large farm which he cultivated. In 1838 he planted an orchard, and for many years was in the habit of rising at four o'clock in the morning, during the summer season, to care for it. When remonstrated with for so doing by members of his family, he would say to them that the orchard would support him in his old age, if he lived to see it productive, and if not, it would be a benefit to somebody. He also predicted that when the railroad was completed to H., a market would be easy of access.
Mr. Patten was always interested in political matters, and from the first was a Jeffersonian Democrat of the old school. A political opponent, after his death, said of him: "Within the last twenty years we have had some pretty stormy times in politics, but no man can say he ever found in David Patten a foeman unworthy of his steel. If he gave hard blows, he was ready to take them; and when the battle was over, he would greet you with so much cor- diality and kindness you would soon forget that you had been com- batants."
He served in various town offices, as moderator of town-meetings, selectman, etc. He represented the town in the legislature in the years 1840, '41, and '54, and was at different times a member of the state senate and the executive council. He died deeply lamented by a wide circle of friends, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew the stern integrity of his character.
Mrs. Alice (Tubbs) Patten, wife of David Patten, mother of all his children, and his constant companion for twenty-eight years, d. at H., Nov. 18, 1848. She was a woman of more than ordinary
DAVID PATTEN.
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ability: energetic, industrious, and frugal; a true helpmate to her husband, whose success in life was largely due to her skilful man- agement in domestic affairs and her unwavering devotion to his interests. Mr. Patten m. 2, April 18, 1850, Mrs. Maria C. Barnes, who d. Dec. 5, 1879. Children : -
2. Syrene+ [7], b. in Deering, March 27, 1822.
3. Elvira Tubbs4 [11], b. in Deering, July 17, 1823.
4. Alice Jane4 [17], b. March 8, 1827.
5. David Russell+ [20], b. in H., July 12, 1831.
6. Helen Josephine4 [21], b. in H., May 6, 1833.
7. Syrene4 [2] (David3, Jonathan2, Samuel1), b. March 27, 1822; m. May 31, 1841, Oliver M. Lovell ; res. in Putney, Vt., till 1856, when they rem. to Chatfield, Minn., where they still res. Mr. Lov- ell was a successful farmer for many years, having a fertile farm on the banks of the Connecticut. He continued in the business for some time after rem. to Minnesota. Children: -
8. Alice J.5, b. March 26, 1842; d. June 15, 1849.
9. Herbert5, b. Dec. 10, 1845; m. Feb. 23, 1876, Louise A. Kelley.
CHILD.
1. Oliver H.6, b. March 13, 1882.
10. Rollin B.5, b. April 19, 1849; m. Feb. 19, 1873, Ella Thomp- son.
CHILDREN.
1. Alice J.6, b. Nov. 27, 1873.
2. Charles W.6, b. Aug. 2, 1875; d. Aug. 18, 1881.
11. Elvira Tubbs4 [3] (David3, Jonathan2, Samuel1), b. July 17, 1823; m. at H., Sept. 29, 1845, Prof. Amos B. Goodhue, of New Boston. Mr. Goodhue fitted for college at the seminary in H., and was graduated at Dartmouth. On the day of their marriage they left H. for their home in Alabama; res. one year in Claiborne, Ala., where they conjointly had charge of a female school. They then rem. to Marion, Ala., where Mr. Goodhue became professor of mathematics in Howard college, which position he held twenty-six years. In Jan. 1873, they rem. to Oxford, Ala., where he was co- principal of the Oxford Male and Female college six years. In 1880 they rem. to Gadsden, Ala., where he became the founder and prin- cipal of the Gadsden Public institute. Children : -
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12. David Patten5, b. in Claiborne, Ala., Aug. 10, 1846; was a private soldier in the Confederate army a few months, at the age of 17 years ; was graduated at Howard college in 1864; became tutor in the college in 1865, but has for some years been principal of a male and female school in Fort Deposit, Ala .; m. Jennie Shaw, an ac- complished teacher.
13. Alice Ann5, b. in Marion, Ala., Aug. 16, 1849; m. Feb. 9, 1868, Capt. William C. Ward, b. in Centreville, Ala .; a successful lawyer in Selma, Ala.
CHILDREN.
1. Alice Lilian6, b. June 13, 1869. 2. Julia6, b. Feb. 4, 1875.
14. Julia Barron5, b. in Marion, Ala., Dec. 13, 1851; m. Aug. 29, 1876, Aurelius Franklin Belford, M. D .; res. in Oxford, Ala.
15. Amon Edwin5, b. in Marion, Ala., Sept. 6, 1859; was ad- mitted to the Selma bar at the age of 18 years, and now occupies a high position in the Gadsden bar.
16. Henry Talbird5, b. in Marion, Ala., Dec. 30, 1860; a half owner in a large drug store in Oxford.
17. Alice Jane4 [4] (David3, Jonathan2, Samuel1), b. March 8, 1827; m. at H., Jan. 14, 1847, Isaac S. Allen, of Boston, Mass. Mr. Allen was a student at the seminary in H. in 1842-43; res. in Mas- sachusetts six years and in Burlington, Vt., three years, during which time he was a successful dealer in furniture. In 1856, being afflicted with bronchitis, he rem. with his family to Sacramento, Cal., and three years later, his health being restored, to San Francisco, where they now res. Children : -
18. Isaac Patten5, b. in Manchester, Mass., Nov. 2, 1847; m. at H., June 3, 1869, Elizabeth Cram Fuller. (q. v.)
CHILDREN.
1. Arthur Fuller6, b. in Sacramento, Cal., March 23, 1870.
2. Sydney De Witt6, b. in Sacramento, Cal., May 14, 1872.
3. Isaac Christie6, b. in H., Dec. 20, 1874.
19. Alice Caroline5, b. in Melrose, Mass., May 12, 1850; m. at San Francisco, Nov. 3, 1870, William R. Townsend, of Cleve- land, O.
20. David Russell4 [5] (David3, Jonathan2, Samuel1), b. July 12, 1831; m. Feb. 24, 1853, Helen E. Davis, of H .; res. a short time in Peterboro', and in 1858 went to California, where, in company with
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his uncle, Micah Tubbs, he was proprietor of two first-class hotels in San Francisco, viz., the Lick house and Cosmopolitan hotel. Mr. Patten was very popular as a landlord and successful in the business engaged in. His wife was also highly esteemed, and aided materi- ally in maintaining the popularity of those establishments. His close attention to business gradually undermined his health, result- ing in an attack of hemorrhage of the lungs, which compelled his retirement from active life. He returned to H., where he remained about two years, when his health being somewhat improved, he en- gaged in business at Salt Lake City for a short time; but disease had too strong a hold on him, and he returned again to H., where he d. Dec. 6, 1875.
"He was one of those noble, generous, and kind-hearted men who gained the good-will and friendship of all in every place or situation he occupied as a business-man. As a companion, he was agreeable, mild, easy, courteous, and respectful. As a neighbor, he was esteemed, ever ready to render assistance to those who were sick or needy. As a citizen, he was respected. In his death his loss will be deeply felt by his family, friends, and the community."
21. Helen Josephine4 [6], b. May 6, 1833; m. Jan. 20, 1852, Dr. P. B. Richards; d. at H., Aug. 31, 1859. Children :-
22. David Patten5, b. 1855; d. at H., 1856.
23. Caroline Maria5, b. Aug. 8, 1857.
For the record of the Patten family we are indebted mainly to Mrs. Alice J. Allen, of San Francisco. Her words concerning the last resting-places of those of her family who have passed on to the higher life are so tender and touching that I can not forbear giving them as they came to me from her pen. Concerning her brother, she writes : "His remains rest in a tomb in the new burying ground at Hancock, on a spot which will ever be dear to the writer, whose memory reverts to its pleasant location near the beautiful pond, where, during our youth, we had so often played together. Dear brother, how much I loved you! Can it be that I shall never clasp your hand again ? Hon. David Patten, his wife, Alice T. Patten, and their dau., Helen Josephine, were all buried in the old burying ground in Hancock. The old burying ground ! How sacred that dear old ground has always seemed to me! How often in early youth have I lingered about the green graves and looked upwards to the tall pine trees that so many years had stood as grand and solemn senti- nels, watching over the beloved dead resting at their feet. Are those
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sentinels still watching there? Alas! no. The hand of the vandal has been raised against them, and they are gone, and only the mon- umental stones stand guard over the dead. It seems desolate and cold now, as if the very tenants of those graves must shiver for want of the protection those ancient pine trees gave them."
PATTERSON.
Adam Patterson was an early settler at No. 39 (see p. 69), now known as the "Jewell lot," and a highway surveyor in 1780 (see p. 86), but we have failed to learn anything further of him or his family.
PEABODY.
Dr. Thomas1 Peabody res. at No. 86 for a few years about the first of this century ; rem. to Greenfield and d. Children : Nancy2, Jefferson2, Hannah2.
PEARSONS.
Ebenezer1 Pearsons, b. in Lyndeboro', Jan. 21, 1797; m. Joanna Karr, who was b. in New Chester (now Hill), April 6, 1803; came to H. in 1853; res. at place on Forest road marked "E. Pearsons," where he d. Aug. 4, 1864; his wife d. Aug. 5, 1874.
CHILDREN.
1. E. B.2, b. in Lyndeboro', Jan. 23, 1827 ; m. March 14, 1850, Cyren Tower, of Newfield, Me., who d. Feb. 26, 1854, aged 27 years. Children : (1), Clara M.3, b. in Lawrence, Mass., Dec. 23, 1850. (2), Eliza B.3, b. in Lyndeboro', Aug. 20, 1852.
2. Joanna A.2, b. in Wilton, Oct. 15, 1829; m. May 6, 1849, Levi H. Carter, of Lawrence, Mass., who d. Aug. 1, 1880. Child : Levi H.3, b. June 23, 1852; m. Nov. 5, 1875, Lucy A. Stanford, of Salem, Mass. Children : Martha F.4, Elsie M.4, Edward C.4, Effie M.4.
3. Sarah A.2, b. in Woburn, Mass., March 29, 1832; m. Oct. 5, 1859, Rich- ard H. Kent, of Lawrence, Mass., who d. July 24, 1873. Child : Ella C.3, b. in H., Oct. 7, 1860; m. June 12, 1878, W. C. Rogers, of Lawrence, Mass. Children : (a), Herbert L.4, b. in Concord, Mass., Feb. 8, 1879. (b), Walter C.4, b. in Lawrence, Mass., June 14, 1881. (c and d), Edith M.4 and Edwin M.4, b. Feb. 13, 1884.
4. James P.2, b. in Lyndeboro', July 31, 1834; m. Oct. 30, 1866, Amelia B. Drake, of Bridgewater, Mass .; res. Washington, D. C.
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CHARLES B. AND SUSAN GATES PEARSON.
The ancestors* of the Pearson family came to New England from Scotland in 1643, and settled in Rowley, Mass., and operated the first woolen mill in America.
Joseph1 Pearson res. many years in Sterling, Mass .; d. about 1833, aged 80 years.
Dr. Silas2 (Joseph1), b. in Sterling, Mass., in 1787. Studied med- icine with Doctor Rush in Philadelphia, and settled in Westminster, Mass .; m. Susan, dau. of Samuel Gates (q. v.), and practised medi- cine several years with great success; d. in 1824. His widow came to H. and res. in the house of her brother-in-law, Colonel Low, where she d. Children :-
1. Susan Gates3, b. in 1821; was educated at the academy in H .; m. Nov. 30, 1843, Charles F. Holman, of New York city, who d. many years ago. Mrs. Holman res. with one of her sons in Kansas City, Mo.
2. Charles B.3, b. Dec. 19, 1823; came to H. with his mother when about 1 year old ; at the age of 9 years, went to Gardner, Mass., to live with his uncle, Samuel Foster; returned to H. five years later and attended the academy and worked in the store of his uncle, Col. David Low, until 1840, when he went to Fitchburg, Mass., as clerk in a store; remained about two years, when he went to New York city. In 1856 he rem. to Brooklyn, N. Y., which continues to be his home. He has great love for H .; was present at the Centennial, and responded to the sentiment, "New England Character in its Influence on the Destiny of our Country." (See p. 37.) He has also been able to be present at one of the annual gatherings since that time. He m. in 1849, Susan B. Davidson, of New York city.
CHILDREN.
1. Josephine Elizabeth4, d. in 1861, at the age of 10 years. " A bright and happy Christian."
2. Georgianna Maria4.
4. Mary Augusta4.
3. Edwin Silas4. 5. Charles Davidson4.
He has also two grandchildren: Edwin Silas5 and Madison5 (Stevens).
* The name of the first settler was Dea. Jonathan Pearson. Charles B. represents the seventh generation.
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PERRY.
Gates", son of Joseph1 and Mary (Pollard) Perry, was b. in Green- field, March 3, 1777; m. 1, Mary Fletcher, who d. Oct. 31, 1850; m. 2, Sally Wiley, who d. Aug. 18, 1874. He settled first in Greenfield; rem. to H., and lived on a farm which he purchased of Benjamin Abbot, July 18, 1803, marked "J. B."; rem. to Antrim in 1805, and to Rockingham, Vt., in 1807; d. Oct. 13, 1858. Twelve children, nine of whom grew up and had families. The names of the chil- dren were: Clarissa3, Mary8, Gates3, Clarissa3, George3, Philip F.3, Sarah Jane3, Sophronia8, Persis Ann3, Persis Anna, an infant3, Sarah Jane8. The second Clarissa was the only one b. in H. She was b. March 1, 1805; m. Kendal P. Barry, of Rockingham, Vt., Dec. 3, 1829. Children : Lucian P.4, Cleopatra S.4, Milton P.4, Henry F.4.
PEVEY.
Benjamin Abbott2, son of Peter1 Pevey, who settled in Greenfield in 1789, was b. Sept. 5, 1794; m. May 16, 1820, Clarissa, dau. of Amos Whittemore, of Greenfield, who was b. Dec. 11, 1799; rem. from Greenfield to H. (now Bennington) in 1829, and from H. to Schaghticoke, N. Y., about the year 1838. He d. Nov. 16, 1864; his wife d. May 19, 1871.
CHILDREN.
1. Amos Whittemore2, b. in Greenfield, April 6, 1821; d. Sept. 27, 1821.
2. Clarissa Linania2, b. in Greenfield, Jan. 28, 1823.
3. Lucy Cummings2, b. in Greenfield, May 18, 1825.
4. Anna Abbott2, b. in Greenfield, July 6, 1827.
5. Benjamin Merritt2, b. in H., March 25, 1831; d. Sept. 17, 1832.
6. Franklin Merrill2, b. in H., May 2, 1833.
7. Edward Payson2, b. in H., Feb. 27, 1836.
8. Benjamin Merritt2, b. in Schaghticoke, N. Y., June 6, 1838.
9. Mary Elizabeth2, b. in Schaghticoke, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1841.
10. Charles Kimball2, b. in Schaghticoke, N. Y., Jan. 25, 1844.
PHILBRICK.
Cyrus H.2, son of Joseph1 Philbrick, b. in Dorchester, Mass., Jan. 23, 1850; m. May 1, 1887, Sarah C., dau. of Luther C. Dutton. (q.v.) He came to Hancock Junction Aug. 25, 1884; rem. to Bennington, March 1, 1886.
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NEHEMIAH PIERCE.
1. Nehemiah1 Pierce, b. in Hollis in 1755; m. Nov. 18, 1777, Mary Hobart (or Hubbard), who was b. in Hollis, Oct. 16, 1754. They came to H. about the year 1787, having res. in Hollis until that time, with the exception of a short time spent in Packersfield (Nelson), where their second son was b. The farms now owned by D. Matthews and L. Symonds contain the land of the original Pierce farm. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce both d. in H .; dates not given. Children :-
2. Nehemiah2, b. Feb. 5, 1778; d. in Alstead, Dec. 2, 1863; m. in 1808, Lucy, dau. of Richard and Roxy (Burnham) Gould, who was b. in Greenfield and d. in H. (now Bennington), in 1837.
CHILDREN.
1. Ruhama3, b. July, 1809 ; m. Joseph Beckwith, who d. ; she res. Gilsum.
2. Luke3, d. young.
3. Harriet3, b. Dec. 20, 1811; m. Aug. 31, 1835, Amos, son of Richard and Sally (Russell) Gould. (q. v.)*
4. Henry3, b. in 1815; res. in Wenham, Mass. One dau., res. same town.
5. Hannah3, b. in 1817 ; d. in 1883; m. Jonas Caldwell, of Alstead. Chil- dren : George4, Augusta4, Fred4.
6. James3, b. in 1819; res. Vermont.
7. Mercy Jane3, m. David Gould, of Peterboro'; she d. Dec. 1883.
8. Harrison3 (twin to Mercy Jane), m. Cassander Coolidge, who d. in Antrim in 1866. Children : George4, Charles4.
9. John3, d. at the age of 14 years.
10. Roxanna3, m. - Babcock; res. Lynn, Mass.
11. Elmina3, m. Levi Bigelow ; res. Grafton, Mass. ; d. in 1871. Children : Josephine4, d .; George4.
3. Isaac2, b. March 19, 1780.
4. William2, b. March 28, 1782.
5. Mary2 (twin to William), d. April 6, 1782.
6. James2, b. May 9, 1784.
7. Sarah2, b. March 17, 1786.
8. Polly2, b. April 29, 1788; m. June 5, 1806, Stephen Knight, of H .; res. Marlow.
9. Esther2, b. and d. May 30, 1790.
10. Solomon2, b. and d. June 20, 1791.
11. Mark2, b. March 10, 1796; d. in Charlestown, Mass.
12. Luke2, b. March 14, 1798.
13. Charlotte2, b. June 27, 1800; d. young.
* There is a slight discrepancy in the two papers. The date of the marriage is not the same in both. The oldest daughter's name as here given is Harriet Elvira; the second daughter, Martha Jane; the youngest son, Orrin F.
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GENEALOGY : PIERCE.
REV. SEM PIERCE.
Rev. Sem2, son of Nehemiah1 and Phebe (Lawrence) Pierce, b. in Windham, Vt., July 8, 1794; m. 1, Sept. 3, 1815, Lydia M. - , who was b. March 28, 1793, and d. April 7, 1836; was m. twice subse- quently. He had a common-school education, and studied theology with Rev. A. Graves, of West Townshend, Vt .; was ordained as a Baptist minister in Londonderry, Vt, in 1828, where he was pastor twelve years; was pastor one year in Sullivan, three years in H., and for a few years in Cavendish, Vt., Brookline, Vt., and Plymouth, Vt .; d. Oct. 15, 1865. Nine children by his first wife, and five by second. Josiah8 is a farmer ; Sem3 is a station agent; W. W.3; Arvilla8 m. J. C. Cutter, a carpenter in Winchendon, Mass .; she is a dress- maker. One son by his second wife was pastor of a Baptist church in Springfield, Ill .; d. at about the age of 30.
STEPHEN PIERCE.
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