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10. Hannah3, b. Feb. 12, 1796 ; m. Dec. 8, 1824, Rev. Sylvester Cochran, who was b. in Antrim, May 18, 1796; a graduate of Dart- mouth college; studied divinity with Rev. Dr. Whiton, and was pastor of a church in East Poultney, Vt., ten years. In 1837 he rem. to Vermontville, Mich., where he was pastor of a church,
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which he had gathered, five years. He was also in the service in several other places until near the time of his death. He was the founder of Northville (Mich.) academy. "He was among the worthiest of the sons of Antrim." He d. in Northville, Mich., March 14, 1860; his wife d. at the same place, Feb. 23, 1863.
CHILDREN.
1. Judge Lyman4, b. in Antrim, Aug. 6, 1825; was graduated at the Uni- versity of Michigan in the class of 1819, and from the Ballston (N. Y.) law school in 1852. Immediately after graduating at Ball- ston he went to Detroit, Mich., and entered the office of Wells & Cook, where he remained until admitted to the bar. He was emi- nently successful as a lawyer, and was also a member of the legis- lature of Michigan. His conspicuous services in that body, where he was an acknowledged leader, probably led to the people's choice of him as judge of the Superior court in April, 1873, which office he continued to hold until his sudden death, Feb. 5, 1879. He was a rare scholar. In the classics, both ancient and modern, his knowledge was remarkably complete. His researches into ques- tions of art and science were constant and varied. With the literature of France and Germany. he was quite familiar. His knowledge of the law was extensive, and he possessed that great patience, which, next to learning, is the glory of a judge. He was m. Aug. 3, 1876.
2. Sarah A.4, b. in East Poultney, Vt., res. Detroit, Mich. Two children, d. in their infancy.
11. Amelia3, b. Oct. 17, 1797 ; m. Capt. Gardner Nay. (q. v.)
12. Joseph3, b. Dec. 5, 1799; d. Aug. 28, 1800.
13. Capt. Joseph3, b. Oct. 31, 1801 ; d. in Lawrence, Mass., Oct. 7, 1849; m. 1, March 20, 1832, Annis, dau. of James and Rachel Cavender (q. v.), who was b. in H., Dec. 20, 1812 ;* d. in Peterboro', Aug. 30, 1843 ; m. 2, Oct. 7, 1846, Mary C. Whidden, of Lawrence, Mass., who d. Jan. 23, 1849; m. 3, Aug. 19, 1849, Sarah Boles, of Lawrence, Mass. He settled first in H .; bought the saw- and grist- mill of his father and James French, which he run a few years and sold to Mark Alcott; rem. to Peterboro', and worked on mill re- pairs for the late ex-Governor Steele ; subsequently he rem. to Manchester, and built the first water-wheel that was ever used in the factories of that city. He was also employed in Lowell, Mass., and South Berwick, Me., a short time, when he rem. to Lawrence, Mass., about the time of the beginning of the building of factories
* Under "Cavender" this date is given 1813.
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in that city. He was considered the best workman in building water-wheels and mill machinery in the New England states.
. CHILDREN.
1. Charles W.4, b. in H., Dec. 28, 1832; d. Feb. 12, 1835.
2. Hannah D.4, b. in H., Oct. 1, 1834; m. July 1, 1853, Austin Sharp, of North Lewisburg, O. Child : David G.5, b. Dec. 25, 1857.
3. Mary C.+, b. in Peterboro', June 30, 1843 ; m. April 24, 1866, George P. Holt, who was b. in Greenfield, Sept. 14, 1841. Children, all b. in Greenfield : (1), Georgianna5, b. Sept. 19, 1867. (2), John Henry5, b. Feb. 18, 1869. (3), Mary Edith5, b. April 9, 1871. (4), Charles Marshalls, b. March 2, 1873. (5), Alice Lucy5, b. Dec. 28, 1875. (6), Edward Page5, b. May 27, 1879.
14. Rebecca3, b. Sept. 9, 1803; m. James Davis. (q. v.)
Lewis Symonds
15. Lewis3, b. May 3, 1805; m. June 5, 1834, Persis, dau. of William and Elizabeth (Fletcher) Robinson (q.v.); res. place marked " L. Symonds." He is highly respected, having represented the town in the state legislature, and in many ways proved himself to be a valuable citizen. Children : -
16. William Franklin4, b. April 23, 1835; m. Jan. 1, 1869, Abbie, dau. of Elijah and Mary (Hills) Washburn (q. v.); res. place marked "J. Washburn." He is a worthy representative of the family; [has been one of the board of selectmen seven years, repre- sentative to the state legislature, town clerk, and town treasurer three years, and'is now (1889) serving in that capacity his fourth year ;"he is also a justice of the peace.
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CHILDREN, BORN IN WEARE.
. Emily Kateb, b. Ang. 2, 1862; d. Feb. 1865.
2. Asa E.5, b. Dec. 2, 1865.
3. Willis S.b, b. May 7, 1871; d. Feb. 9, 1883.
4. Jennie M.5, b. Aug. 25, 1879.
31. Esther K.4, b. Dec. 1, 1844.
32. Corbon Curtis4, b. March 18, 1849; d. April 2, 1850.
33. Alva Adams4, b. Dec. 8, 1851; m. March 28, 1872, Addie E. Robinson, who was b. in Greenfield, March 18, 1848; res. Green- field. Child :-
34. Emily M.5, b. April 5, 1875.
35. Pamelia3, b. July 17, 1813; d. Jan. 21, 1829.
36. Richard Baxter3, b. Dec. 1, 1816; d. April 4, 1869 ; was a school-teacher; res. at place marked "R. B. Symonds"; m. 1, Dec. 23, 1849, Elizabeth Ann, dau. of Gilman Ames, of New Ipswich (q. v.); m. 2, March 13, 1869, Mrs. Amanda Bullard, of H. Chil- dren :-
37. Willis Ames4, b. Dec. 19, 1850; d. in New Ipswich, Aug. 7,1870.
38. Emma J. Victoria4, b. March 18, 1854; d. in New Ipswich, Feb. 17, 1863.
39. Maria Mehitables, b. Dec. 12, 1819; d. Sept. 17, 1840; taught one term of school in district No. 5, and was remarkably successful .*
40. Charles2 [6] (Joseph1), m. Dec. 26, 1809, Sally, dau. of Moses and Sarah (Frye) Dennis (q. v.); res. in H. at place marked " Mrs. Priest," in the village; later at the place marked "J. Hay- ward"; rem. to Marlow, where he d., July 20, 1854; his wife d. in Marlow, Oct. 28, 1857. Like the other members of his family, Mr. Symonds was frequently called upon to fill positions of trust, being a member of the board of selectmen several years, etc. He also kept a tavern several years. Children, all b. in H .: -
41. Sarah Eveline3, b. Oct. 15, 1810; m. April 8, 1840, David Gove, who was b. in Sanbornton, June 15, 1802; res. many years in Lowell, Mass .; was a mechanic, but later in life a grocer. He d. in Lowell, Oct. 7, 1882.
42. Charles Dennis3, b. Feb. 25, 1812; m. 1, July 1, 1840, Syl-
* It affords me great pleasure to be able to make this record. The influence for good which she exerted in that school can not be overestimated.
yours Truly John Symonds
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via T. Fisher, who was b. Dec. 21, 1821; d. in Marlow, Sept. 9, 1844; m. 2, May 15, 1845, Betsey P. Glidden, who was b. in Unity, Sept. 29, 1822; d. in Walpole, June 10, 1882. He was a tanner; d. in Walpole, May 28, 1885.
CHILDREN, BORN IN MARLOW.
1. Mary W.4, b. Sept. 8, 1842; was drowned, Aug. 17, 1844.
2. Sylvia F.+. b. July 12, 1844 ; m. April 4, 1866, Dr. Abel P. Richardson, who was b. in Lempster, Feb. 19, 1834; res. Walpole.
43. Pamelia3, b. Aug. 7, 1814; d. in Fisherville, July 29, 1868 ; m. June 7, 1836, Benjamin F. Caldwell, who was b. in Charlestown, Mass., Sept. 17, 1811; res. Concord.
CHILDREN.
1. Frances Ellen+, b. Dec. 17, 1839; m. Feb. 6, 1860, John Whittaker, of Penacook.
2. Charles Henry4, b. May 29, 1841; d. Sept. 29, 1841.
3. William Henry, b. May 23, 1842; m. July 12, 1866. Child : Mary Grace5, b. May 6, 1867.
4. Dura Pratt+. b. Jan. 20. 1849 ; m. Jan. 17, 1872, Hattie A. Derby. Chil- dren : (1), Estella5, b. Dec. 9, 1872; d. Aug. 9, 1873. (2), Ella Blanches. b. Aug. 9, 1875. (3), Frank Elmer5, b. June 25, 1880; d. May 3, 1882.
5. Charles Edwin+, b. April 5, 1853.
6. Katie Symonds4, b. Feb. 10, 1856.
44. Hon. John3, b. May 18, 1816. In 1836 he began to work for Elijah Reed at his tannery in H. as an apprentice; he continued to work for Mr. Reed and others until 1841, when he went into busi- ness for himself in South Antrim. He had his yard well stocked and everything in working order when a fire swept away every thing he possessed, and left him with a debt of five hundred dollars on his hands. He went to Salem, Mass., where he worked as a currier one year, and returned in 1843 and went into business for himself in Marlow. Fortune here favored his labors, and he soon had a thriv- ing industry, which not only was an advantage to himself, but conducive to the prosperity of the community. In 1859 he pur- chased the Wilson tannery in East Sullivan, where he carried on a thriving business for some thirteen years. In April, 1872, he sold out his business in East Sullivan, and entering into a copartnership th A. M. Bigelow & Co., extensive leather dealers in Boston, pur- ;hased a farm in West Keene, and on an open lot near the Cheshire
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railroad established the largest tannery in the state. Here he con- tinued to carry on business until the close of his life.
He was deeply interested in public affairs, and took an influential part in all public enterprises. When the village at West Keene re- quired a new school-house, he contributed liberally in labor and money to make it one of the best in the state, and crowned his work of construction by donating a fine-toned bell for the school.
He was an earnest Republican in politics, and was called upon to fill many positions of honor and trust. He served as one of the board of selectmen two years in Marlow, was county commissioner three years, and also deputy sheriff and tax collector. He served the town of Sullivan two years as town clerk, and was representa- tive to the legislature one year from the city of Keene. He m. Nov. 3, 1841, Caroline Elizabeth, dau. of Ira and Jerusha (Taft) Robbins, b. in Nelson, Dec. 20, 1821, who survives him, and continues to occupy the beautiful home they established soon after moving to Keene. "His good taste for the beautiful in things of nature, as well, as art, added much to render his home attractive. He was seldom absent, unless called away by business, considering his home his earthly paradise."
He never ceased to cherish a love for his native town, and mainly through his efforts the Symonds reunions were established. Begin- ning with a reunion of the Symonds family, they were continued until they finally became annual reunions for the town.
He left a "portion of his property for the public library of Keene, his adopted city, thus placing a share of his wealth where all could obtain a benefit from it." He d. March 28, 1885. "His body was laid in Woodlawn cemetery in Keene, in a lot which he had selected for his family and had made beautiful with his own hands, and a polished shaft of red granite marks his last resting-place."
45. Dexter3, b. April 17, 1818; m. 1, Dec. 22, 1842, Mary Ann Parker, of Antrim, who d. in Lowell, Mass., March 18, 1854; m. 2, May 6, 1856, Arabella M. Closson, of Lyme, who was b. in Bradford, Vt., Dec. 19, 1834. He d. in Lyme, where he had res. several years, Aug. 24, 1887, and a telegram containing the sad news was received at the Symonds reunion in H. held the next day.
CHILDREN.
1. Hartwell Dexter4, b. in Marlow, May 29, 1844.
2. Belle C.4, b. in Lowell, Mass., Sept. 17, 1857.
3. Nellie B.4, b. in Lowell, Mass., May 7, 1859.
4. Mary A.4, b. in Marlow, Oct. 6, 1865.
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46. Lucretia3, b. Dec. 25, 1820; m. 1, in H., June 19, 1849, Josiah Sabine, of Boston, Mass., who was b. in Jamaica, Vt., Aug. 7, 1820; d. March 30, 1855; m. 2, in Penacook, Nov. 10, 1856, Henry Hays Brown, who was a woolen manufacturer; b. in Massachusetts, June 17, 1805; d. in Penacook, Sept. 24, 1873.
CHILDREN.
1. Ella Maria+, b. Jan. 11, 1851; m. June 18, 1874, George Frank Blake. Children : (1), Nellie Lucretia5, b. April 21, 1875. (2), Lena Clark5, b. June 12, 1882.
2. Herbert Manfred4, b. Dec. 11, 1852.
3. Edmund Hays+, b. in Penacook, Oct. 29, 1857.
47. Gratia8, b. Oct. 14, 1822; m. 1, July 4, 1845, Sylvester Mat- thews (q. v.); m. 2, in Keene, June 27, 1862, Franklin Daggett, son of Aaron and Mary (Wilson) Reed, who was b. in Keene, Sept. 6, 1819; res. Keene; was a farmer. He d. there, June 7, 1879.
CHILDREN, BORN IN KEENE.
1. Julia Ella+, b. Jan. 30, 1864; a successful school-teacher.
2. Florence Howard4, b. July 23, 1867.
48. William3, b. May 16, 1825; d. in Boston, Mass., Sept. 7, 1877; was a currier; m. May 23, 1848, Abbie A. Richardson, who was b. in Marlow, Dec. 2, 1826.
CHILD.
1. Charles W.+, b. in Marlow, June 5, 1850; a painter ; m. April 15, 1879, Mary H. Mack, who was b. in Peterboro', Nov. 20, 1854; res. Bos- ton, Mass.
49. Melvina A.3, b. Dec. 4, 1830; m. Aug. 12, 1857, Ezra S. Tarbell, who was b. in Stoddard, July 21, 1827; a machinist; res. Maynard, Mass.
CHILD.
1. Lizzie A.4, b. in Acworth, Nov. 1, 1859. She is a good elocutionist, and has read several times at the Symonds reunions, adding thereby much to the interest of the occasions.
TAFT.
1. Nathan2, son of Nathan1 and Betsey (Bolton) Taft, was b. in Nelson, May 7, 1798; m. 1, Jan. 19, 1825, Sarah H. B-, who was b. in Nelson, April 17, 1801; m. 2, Feb. 1832, -, who was b. in
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Hollis, Aug. 20, 1800. Late in life he came to H. to res. at place marked "D. Wilds" in the village; d. here, Jan. 26, 1873. Children :
2. Betsey B.3, b. Jan. 29, 1826; d. July 1, 1844.
3. Almeda S.8, b. June 22, 1827; m. July 7, 1853, David A. Felt; she d. in II., May 5, 1872. Child : Emma4, b. Oct. 25, 1856; d. Aug. 17, 1871.
4. Elbridge H.3, b. July 29, 1830; m. Dec. 19, 1860, Mary Baker, of Nelson; res. East Sullivan.
CHILDREN.
1. Ida HI.4, b. May 12, 1862; d. May 16, 1862.
2. Elmer B.4, b. Sept. 9, 1865; d. Sept. 11, 1879.
3. Milton B.4, b. Feb. 21, 1871.
4. Gracie M.4, b. July 10, 1880.
5. Edward N.8, b. Dec. 2, 1833; was a member of Co. A, 2d regt. N. H. vols .; was cut in two by a cannon shot at the battle of Williamsburgh, Va., May 5, 1862. "He was a noble man, a good soldier, and fought bravely to the last."
6. Curtis8, b. Oct. 14, 1835; d. Dec. 31, 1848.
7. Dr. Albert H.8, b. in Nelson, Dec. 23, 1837; worked on the farm; attended school at home and in Marlow, and entered Kimball Union academy in 1861. He also taught school a few terms in the mean time; enlisted in the 9th regt. N. H. vols. in July, 1862. Af- ter his term of service was over, he entered the medical department in Dartmouth college in Aug. 1865, and the same department in Bowdoin college one year later, graduating as M. D. in 1867. He began the practice of his profession in H. in July, 1867, and rem. to Winchester in 1872, where he continues to res., and has been, as he was in H., very successful. He held the office of superintending school committee two years in H., and has held the same office sev- eral years in Winchester; m. Aug. 15, 1866, Mary L., dau. of Jonathan B. and Mary (Reed) Atherton, who was b. Winchester, Jan. 10, 1845.
CHILDREN.
1. Albert Atherton4, b. in H., Oct. 26, 1867.
2. Harry Arthur+, b. in H., June 22, 1871; d. there, June 28, 1872.
3. Arthur Reed4, b. in Winchester, Oct. 2, 1873; d. there, Feb. 10, 1876.
4. De Forest Reed+, b. in Winchester, July 17, 1875.
8. Hardy S.3, b. March 21, 1841; m. March 25, 1862, Susan Flint, of Nelson; res. South Keene; a farmer.
1. Oris E.4, b. Dec. 16, 1863. CHILD.
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TANDY.
Richard1 Tandy, a native of Worcestershire, Eng., was impressed on board a man-of-war and managed to escape when the vessel reached Boston. He found a refuge at the home of a Mr. Allen in Dorchester, Mass., and subsequently m. his dau., Mary, and settled in (probably) Kingston.
William2 (Richard1), res. in Kingston. Five children.
Dea. Parker3 (William2, Richard1), b. in Kingston, Feb. 18, 1757; m. Sept. 1, 1777, Mary Thorn, of Kingston; res. a few years in Kingston, when they rem. to Goshen, where they established a home in the wilderness, where, with others, he was instrumental in organ- izing a Baptist church in 1803, of which he was chosen the first deacon, " which office he held and honored while he lived. He was a man of honest report, filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom. When his departure drew near, being in feeble health, he was in the field with his youngest son, and distinctly heard angelic music, and discerning the tune of 'Northfield,' and the words, 'There is a land of pure delight,' etc., he chimed in with his own voice, and sang the hymn to the end." He d. in 1823; his wife d. in 1845. Ten children, of whom the third was
William4 (Dea. Parker3, William2, Richard1), b. Sept. 25, 1782; d. Nov. 29, 1876; m. Dec. 27, 1808, Betsey Baker, of Pembroke, who d. Sept. 18, 1869. Nine children :-
1. Rev. Lorenzo5 (William4, Dea. Parker3, William2, Richard1), b. in Goshen, Jan. 28, 1818; m. April 5, 1842, Lucy T., dau. of Jesse Stowell, who was b. in Lempster, Aug. 28, 1820. Mr. Tandy was educated at New London, H., Sanbornton, and New Hampton ; was graduated at New Hampton in 1846; has had settlements in Ac- worth and H. (see p. 206), and in Tewksbury, North Middleboro', Barre, Montague, Royalston, Marshpee, and Savoy, Mass., and Whitingham, Vt .; is now res. on a farm in West Royalston, Mass .; post-office address, Athol, Mass.
CHILDREN.
1. Dea. Nathan S.6, b. Feb. 6, 1845 ; was a member of the 36th regt. Mass. vols. ; m. Sept. 25, 1871, Marcia A. Gordon, of Franklin; he is sta- tion agent at Hoosac Tunnel, Mass. Eleven children, only four of whom are living.
2. Dea. Charles Fiske6, b. July 11, 1846 ; m. 1, Jan. 19, 1867, Maria E. Davis, of Royalston, Mass., who d. Nov. 22, 1870; m. 2, Sept. 9, 1872, Priscilla E. Fay, of Athol, Mass., where they res. Two children. 3. Lucy Jane6, b. Sept. 28, 1847.
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4. Ellen 1.5, b. May 3, 1850; m. June 23, 1875, Luke B. Shepherdson. Four children.
5. William W.", b. June 19, 1853; m. Jan. 19, 1877, Esther F. Chapin, of Royalston, Mass. ; he is a book-keeper; res. Gardner, Mass. Three children.
6. Evelyn B.6, b. Jan. 29, 1855; m. Aug. 25, 1880, William II. Ballard, of Athol, Mass .; res. Holyoke, Mass .; a salesman in a dry-goods store. One son.
7. Eddy Lorenzo", b. Oct. 19, 1857; d. in Charlemont, Mass., Oct. 18, 1877. "His earnest, steadfast Christian life had inspired high hopes of usefulness in the Master's vineyard."
8. Mary E. T.6, b. June 29, 1861; was educated at the Worcester (Mass.) Normal school; is a successful teacher in Clinton, Mass.
GEORGE W. TARBELL.
1. George W.2, son of Nathaniel1 and Sally (Muzzey) Tarbell, was b. in Chester, Vt., Dec. 20, 1807; m. Oct. 28, 1833, Mary, dau. of Comfort C. and Celia (Wade) Dresser, who was b. in Chester, Vt., Aug. 5, 1810 .* Immediately after their marriage they came to H .; res. at the house marked "Mrs. Marshall," where they remained about five years, when they rem. to Greenfield. Mr. Tarbell drove through from Charlestown to Nashua the first time the stage went over the road. He continued to drive stage nine years, and then went into a hotel in Greenfield, where he remained four years; was afterwards a farmer; d. in Greenfield, Feb. 13, 1855. Mrs. Tarbell m. 2, David Bass. (q. v.) Children : -
2. Thomas3, b. in H., July 28, 1834; d. in H., Aug. 12, 1834.
3. Sarah C.3, b. in H., June 11, 1835; d. in Greenfield, April 23, 1839.
4. George H.3, b. in H., Nov. 19, 1837; d. in Greenfield, April 25, 1839.
5. Mary E.3, b. in Greenfield, Sept. 19, 1839; m. Sept. 24, 1863, Dea. John E. Hastings; res. Antrim.
CHILDREN.
1. Gertrude A.4, b. June 25, 1867. 4. Harriet J.4, b. June 1, 1875.
2. Mabel S.4, b. May 4, 1870.
5. Frank P.4, b. Feb. 1, 1877.
3. John R.4, b. April 4, 1872. 6. Luther W.4, b. May 5, 1879.
* Nathaniel Tarbell was b. in Mason, Dec. 19, 1776; d. in Chester, Vt., March 8, 1864; his wife also d. in Chester, Vt. Comfort C. Dresser was b. in Pomfret, Conn., May 4, 1777; his wife was b. in Bridgewater, Mass., April 25, 1781. Mr. and Mrs. Dresser rode from Bridgewater, Mass., to Chester, Vt., on horseback to begin housekeeping.
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6. Capt. Charles H.8, b. in Greenfield, Sept. 19, 1839; enlisted as a private in Co. B, 13th regt. N. H. vols., and after serving a few months was promoted to the position of lieutenant; subsequently he received the commission of captain of Co. B, 30th U. S. C. in- fantry. His name should have appeared in the list of soldiers from H. (see pp. 238-41), but as he enlisted from another town, his name did not so appear on the rolls. He was, however, credited to H., and after serving in the army almost four years, came home in the spring of 1866, and at the town-meeting met with opposition when he claimed his right to vote. He was with his regiment at the battle of Fredericksburgh, Dec. 13, 1863. On the evening of that day the 3d division, 9th army corps, commanded by General Sturgis, was sent, as a forlorn hope, to charge Maries heights, the 13th N. H. leading the charge and getting nearer the enemy's works than any other troops engaged in that terrible charge, some of our men falling within ten paces of the breastworks. The enemy was composed of two lines of infantry, protected by a heavy stone wall which was impregnable. The fact of the works being on the crest of the heights, and that it was nearly dark, was favorable to our men, as the batteries supporting the rebel lines threw some of their shot and shell and railroad iron out of range. He also participated in the battles of the Wilderness, ' Spottsylvania, Bermuda Hun- dred, siege of Petersburgh, Butler's expedition to Fort Fisher, and the capture of Fort Fisher under General Terry. He was engaged and in command of Co. B, 30th U. S. C. infantry, at Sugar Loaf hill, N. C., Dec. 11, 1864, his company leading the final charge; also at North East station, N. C., the day of the capture of Wilmington, at Faison station, N. C., March 19, 1865, and Smithfield junction, March 24th, which was the last engagement before the surrender of General Johnston's army to General Sherman. He was slightly wounded in a bayonet charge at Hatch's Run, Va., Oct. 28, 1864, and was mustered out of service in Dec. 1865; is now engaged in the printing and publishing business in Chicago, Ill. He m. March, 1874, Nettie Burridge, of Michigan.
CHILD.
1. Frank L.5, b. March 1, 1877.
7. Sarah Emma4, b. in Greenfield, Nov. 8, 1843; d. in Peterboro', Aug. 22, 1849.
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8. Harriet S.4, b. in Greenfield, March 8, 1846; d. in Greenfield, Sept. 3, 18447.
9. Frank P.4, b. in Peterboro', Feb. 28, 1853; d. in H., Oct. 10, 1870.
SOLON AND JOSEPH A. TARBELL.
Thomas' Tarbell was one of the original proprietors of Groton, Mass., in 1661, and town clerk of the place.
Thomas2 was a res. of Groton, Mass.
Capt. Thomas8 settled in Mason.
Thomas4 was his third son; b. Oct. 8, 1751; m. Sarah Barrett.
Joel5, b. July 9, 1793, was their youngest son, and was m. twice. He was employed for years in the celebrated boot manufactory of Asher Peabody. His second wife was Mary Mansfield, of Temple, by whom he had four children, two of whom res. in H.
1. Solon6 (Joel5, Thomas4, Capt. Thomas8, Thomas2, Thomas1), was b. in Mason village (now Greenville), Oct. 4, 1835; res. with his parents until the death of his father in 1851, when he left Lyndeboro',-to which place the family had rem.,- working in Manchester and elsewhere until 1857, when he came to H. to res .; m. 1, Jan. 1, 1863, Abbie F., dau. of James and Abigail (Parker) Burton, of Wilton, who d. March 28, 1887; res. place marked "M. Miller" until 1865, and then rem. to Peterboro', and formed a part- nership with Anthony W. Copeland (q. v.) as carriage manufac- turers. They were succeeded by G. W. Farrar, the present pro- prietor, in this business. He m. 2, Jan. 1, 1889, Myra, dau. of Wirling and Almira (Sawyer) Gregg, of Peterboro'; res. Peterboro', and is engaged in various mechanical employments.
2. Joseph A.6 (Joel5, Thomas4, Capt. Thomas3, Thomas2, Thomas1), was b. in Mason village, Feb. 22, 1844; rem. with his parents to Lyndeboro' in 1847. After his father's death he res. from the age of 10 to 17 in the family of Benjamin Crosby, of Lyndeboro', in which excellent family correct principles and habits were formed. He came to H. in 1862, and worked for John Newell two years, and later at Antrim and Windsor. He purchased the place marked "T. Blodgett " in 1867, which he still owns, and on which he res. be- tween two and three years. He m. June 6, 1867, Amaret, dau. of Joshua S. Lakin. (q. v.) After he left the Blodgett farm he was employed at carpenter work on the bank building in Peterboro' and
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elsewhere for two or three years, when he purchased of John Tar- bell a wholesale business of manufacturing and the sale of extracts, etc., and settled in West Wilton, but soon rem. with his business to South Lyndeboro', at which place he carried on an extensive busi- ness for about seven years, having charge of a country store a part of the time. He sold his extract business to his brother-in-law, F. B. Richards (q. v.), and came to H. again in 1881; res. with his father-in-law, where they have erected one of the best, if not the very best, sets of farm buildings in the town, and where he is ex- tensively engaged in farming. He has held the offices of supervisor and selectman in H.
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