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CHILDREN.
1. Frederick Reed9, b. Sept. 20, 1854; m. Lizzie Cunningham, of New Bed- ford. He carried on the dry goods business in New Bedford a few years; rem. to Chicago, Ill., in 1880, where he continues in the same business. Child : Oscar10, b. in New Bedford.
2. Oscar Augustine9, b. Jan. 14, 1859; was drowned July, 1875.
3. A dau.9, d. young.
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39. Eli6 [7], m. Ruth -. Child : -
40. Polly7, b. Jan. 7, 1794.
41. David6 [11], m. April 9, 1833, Margaret, dau. of Asahel Cummings. (q. v.) In a letter dated Oct. 18, 1882, he writes : " As regards my own history, I would say I left Hancock when quite a lad, with pack on my back and staff in my hand, without father or mother, and without home and no one to care for me. The Lord has led me through many scenes of sickness and trial, and has brought me to this goodly land, for which I am profoundly thankful, and desire to consecrate anew all I have and owe to Him and to His service for time and eternity." In addition to the above we would say that he res. several years in Templeton, Mass., where he was engaged in the tin business; rem. to Worcester, Mass., and engaged in the manufacture of envelopes ; was remarkably success- ful in his business operations, and during his lifetime gave away over half a million of dollars to various religious and benevolent enterprises .* He d. July, 1887 ; at his funeral, which occurred July 12th, many of the most prominent men of Worcester were present. From the address given by his former pastor, Rev. George W. Phillips, we take the following extract :-
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" In accepting Christianity, as he often told me, his greatest diffi- culty was not in accepting the hard doctrines, but with his own heart and turbulent will. He had learned, before he was converted, that he could make money; that he might, if he chose, possibly be- come a millionaire, and if he had chosen the way of accumulation instead of disbursement, he might have stood among the richest of this rich city. He loved money, but he loved his God and his fel- low-men more.
"He put his avails into the service of Christ, and he was practi- cally the administrator of his own estate. The magnitude of his benefactions is not known, but if the multitude who have shared in them were assembled, they would form one of the greatest congre- gations ever assembled. For forty-four years he has been disburs- ing. He was sponsor for the salary of more than one of that devoted Iowa band, and churches all over the western land are monuments to his generosity. He was not only a liberal, but a sagacious giver. He did not care to rear monuments of stone, but to benefit living men and women. In our colleges and seminaries,
* He gave liberally towards the recent repairs on the church in his native town.
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I fear there will be the consciousness that some one has gone. Even more than for his generosity we should remember him for his simple, unobtrusive piety. Some of us will remember, in a journey across the sea, our meeting in his state-room for prayer. We shall not forget how he prayed or how he was always planning to aid in some way Christ's work. On that journey the idea was originated of establishing scholarships in memory of his late daughter at Ober- lin and Carleton colleges."
In addition to what he had given away in his lifetime, he made in his will the following bequests: American Board of Commission- ers for Foreign Missions, $25,000; Massachusetts Home Missionary society, $25,000; American College and Educational society, $5000; Congregational union of New York, $3000; Doane college, Ne- braska, $13,000; Carleton college at Northfield, Minn., $14,000; American Home Missionary society of New York, $15,000; Wor- cester City Missionary society, $5000; Amherst college, $10,000. Children : -
42. Abby Boynton7, b. Jan. 7, 1834; d. April 18, 1882.
43. Ellen Margaret7, b. March 31, 1841; m. Henry Smith, who d. May 7, 1881. He was president of the Home Savings bank of Boston when he d. His widow res. Worcester, Mass.
44. G. Henry7, b. at Templeton, Mass., Sept. 26, 1842; m. Abbie Miller, dau. of F. C. Estabrook, of Dayton, O .; res. Worcester. Mr. Whitcomb was engaged in business with his father; is president and treasurer of the Whitcomb Envelope company ; an enterprising man, and an active helper in the various objects of Christian benev- olence. He is trustee of Amherst college, Worcester Polytechnic institute, and Mount Holyoke seminary and college; on the execu- tive committee of the Massachusetts Home Missionary society, of Boston, and the American Home Missionary society, of New York. He is also one of the directors of the First National bank, Worces- ter, Mass.
CHILDREN.
1. Frank Cummings8, b. March 5, 1867; d. Aug. 12, 1867.
2. Annie Boynton8, b. Oct. 22, 1868; d. March 28, 1871.
3. Harry Estabrook8, b. Aug. 18, 1871.
4. Margaret8, b. July 12, 1873; d. July 12, 1873.
5. Emma Caroline8, b. Feb. 26, 1876.
6. David8, b. Jan. 22, 1879.
7. Ernest Miller8, b. Feb. 28, 1882.
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WHITE.
John1 White* was a Revolutionary soldier, and an early settler of Nelson. He m. Lucy Tucker.
Isaac2 (John1), b. in Nelson, March 20, 1791; m. Augusta Eveleth, of Dublin, who was b. in 1806. He was a soldier in the war of 1812-15, and a prominent citizen of Nelson, where he d. May 2, 1867. He had served the town as one of the selectmen, repre- sentative, etc. Mrs. White came to H. to res. at the place in the village marked " Wm. Titus," in 1868 ; she d. May 7, 1875.
CHILDREN.
1. Lydia3, b. April 24, 1831; d. young.
2. Harrison Isaac3, b. Oct. 7, 1832; d. in 1863.
3. Orissa A.3, b. Nov. 6, 1834; m. Cyrus Estabrooks. (q. v.)
4. Maryette3, b. March 15, 1837; m. William Titus. (q. v.)
5. Marshall3, b. April 11, 1839 ; res. on the homestead in Nelson; d. in 1864.
6. Gilman E.3. b. March 13, 1841; d. in the service, Feb. 1862.
7. Lydia E.3, b. Feb. 12, 1845; d. in 1859.
8. John L.3, b. May 9, 1848; res. in H. in 1868-69; attended school in Man- chester; m. -; res. St. Louis, Mo .; is in the school-furnishing business.
WHITING.
Rev. Samuel1 Whiting, first minister of Lynn, Mass., was b. in Boston, Eng., Nov. 20, 1597 ; m. Elizabeth St. John, a sister of Sir Oliver St. John, lord chief justice of England, under the protec- torate of Oliver Cromwell.
Rev. Samuel2 (Rev. Samuel1), first minister of Billerica, Mass., was b. in England in 1637; m. Dorcas Chester, a lineal descendant of William Chester, baronet.
Oliver3 (Rev. Samuel2, Rev. Samuel1), b. in Billerica, Mass., Oct. 8, 1665; m. Anna, dau. of Capt. Jonathan Danforth.
John4 (Oliver3, Rev. Samuel2, Rev. Samuel1), b. in Billerica, Mass. ; m. 1, -; m. 2, Feb. 27, 1747, Mrs. Anna Clark. Their son,
1. Samuel5, was b. in Tewksbury, Mass., Dec. 10, 1750; was a soldier in the Revolution; m. in 1787, Mary, dau. of Joseph Baker (q. v.), who was b. in Shrewsbury, Mass., Oct. 2, 1765. They were m. in New Ipswich, and came directly to H .; settled on the county
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road, near the Contoocook (No. 93); rem. in 1818 to Nelson, where he d .; his wife d. in Webster, N. Y. Children, all b. in H .:-
2. Polly6, b. Dec. 31, 1787; d. in H. at the home of Oliver Lawrence.
3. Joseph6, b. Jan. 7, 1790; d. at the home of Silas Barber, in Peterboro'.
4. Samuel6, b. April 13, 1792; was a soldier in the war of 1812-15; d. March 8, 1870; m. April 12, 1821, Olivia Wells, of Sidney, Dela- ware county, N. Y .; res. Peterboro', where he d. March, 1865.
CHILDREN.
1. Henry Winslow7, b. Sept. 24, 1822; d. Dec. 18, 1828.
2. William Wells7, b. March 25, 1824; d. Feb. 16, 1825.
3. Mary Ann7, b. Sept. 24, 1825; m. in 1845, James Howe ; res. Peterboro'.
4. Nancy Olivia7, b. April 6, 1827; d. Dec. 11, 1846.
5. Susannah Matilda7, b. Jan. 1, 1829.
6. Henry Winslow7, b. Nov. 23, 1830; d. Sept. 24, 1854.
7. Samuel Frye7, b. April 22, 1833; d. Sept. 3, 1835.
8. John Chester", b. Dec. 8, 1834; m. Aug. 2, 1860, Rhoda Ordelia Hibner, of Rochester, N. Y. Children : Samuel8, William8, Mary Ellen8.
9. Sarah Jane7, b. Nov. 14, 1839; d. Nov. 9, 1882.
5. Anna6, b. Jan. 30, 1794; m. in Stoddard, Danforth Taylor. Five children. Two are living in California. Mrs. Taylor d. in San Francisco, Cal.
6. Winslow6, b. Sept. 6, 1796; was a soldier in the war of 1812-15; d. in the service.
7. John6, b. May 7, 1799; no further record.
8. Jonas6, b. Oct. 8, 1801; m. Feb. 14, 1826, Harriet Breed, who was b. Feb. 28, 1802; res. Greenbush, N.Y., where he d. April 15, 1881.
CHILDREN.
1. James Edwin7, b. Dec. 13, 1826; d. Sept. 3, 1827.
2. Charles Byron7, b. Sept. 3, 1828; m. Dec. 20, 1854, Sarah E. Fairchild ; res. Hartford, Conn. Children : Allie8 and Lillie8, b. April 7, 1867 ; Allie d. June 7, 1867; Lillie d. Aug. 15, 1867.
3. Albert Alden7, b. Aug. 3, 1830; d. Aug. 10, 1830.
4. John Chester7, b. Oct. 23, 1831; d. Feb. 1, 1834.
5. Mary Anna7, b. May 27, 1834; d. May 28, 1876; m. Aug. 7, 1861, Fred- eric Carr. Children : (1), George W.8, b. Nov. 16, 1864. (2), Har- riet E. B.8, b. Jan. 12, 1867.
* The fine new school-house in Peterboro' Center occupies the spot which was until recently her home. Mrs. Howe has kindly assisted in furnishing information in regard to the Whiting family.
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6. George Winslow™, b. March 1, 1836; d. March 11, 1854.
7. Harriet Jane7, b. March 4, 1838 ; d. April 15, 1838.
8. Martha Louisa7, b. July 4, 1839; m. July 13, 1864, Sterling Barton; res. Greenbush, N. Y. Children : (1), Henry Collins8, b. Aug. 22, 1865. (2), Charles Whitings, b. Feb. 28, 1869; d. March 3, 1869. (3), Jonas Whitings, b. March 11, 1874. (4), Lottie Whiting8, b. July 16, 1883.
9. Helen Emma7, b. June 30, 1842; d. Oct. 3, 1848.
10. Charlotte Elizabeth7, b. Feb. 6, 1845; d. March 6, 1882.
9. Mary6, b. Feb. 22, 1804; m. Samuel Burnett; res. Webster, N. Y., where they both d. May 6, 1866, within less than fifteen min- utes of each other. One son, m .; res. Webster, N. Y.
10. Joel6, b. Jan. 27, 1807 ; m. Oct. 30, 1831, Amy, dau. of Isaac and Mary (Chandler) Jewett (q. v.), who was b. in Nelson, July 29, 1807; res. in Nelson a few years; rem. to Webster, N. Y., and from thence to Ingham, Mich., where they spent the last eighteen years of their lives. Mrs. Whiting d. Feb. 16, and Mr. Whiting d. Feb. 19, 1884. The funeral of both was held in the Baptist church. They were highly esteemed by their many friends. A letter before me, written by Mrs. Whiting, dated July 15, 1883, not only gives us valuable information in regard to the various branches of the family, but also reveals a beautiful Christian spirit. At that time her hus- band was able to take care of the garden, and she was able to do the housework and take care of the milk of three cows, selling the butter at the door.
CHILDREN.
1. Martha J.7, b. in Nelson, June 12, 1833 ; d. Jan. 13, 1867.
2. Omer R.7, b. in Webster, N. Y., July 14, 1838; d. in Ingham, Mich., April 5, 1883; m. 1, Nov. 26, 1863, Sarah A. Vosburgh, of Webster, N. Y., who d. in Michigan, April 30, 1872; m. 2, May 14, 1873, Mary A. Curtis, of Ingham, Mich. Children : (1), Ella M.8, b. July 13, 1875. (2), John J 8, b. Oct. 13, 18 -. (3), Cora A.8, b. March 11, 1880. (4), Emma E.8, b. July 2, 1881. (5), Omer A.8, b. July 31, 1883.
3. George W.7, b. in Webster, Monroe county, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1843 ; m. July 3, 1870, Ida S. Payne, who was b. in Manchester, Monroe county, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1852; res. Ingham, Ingham county, Mich. Children : (1), Lena J.8, b. Jan. 24, 1872. (2), Charley D.8, b. June 5, 1875.
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WHITTEMORE.
Mr. Cochrane, in the History of Antrim (p. 761), traces the ances- try of the Whittemore family to Sir John de Whytemore, who was
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knighted on the field of battle in England for valorous conduct in the year 1230, and received a tract of land called Whytemere, or white meadow, hence the name, the "de" having been dropped about 1445. The first of the name who came to this country was
Thomas1, who was b. about the year 1594, and d. in 1660. He m. Hannah -, and came from Ilitchin, Hertfordshire, Eng., to Charlestown, Mass., in 1642.
Daniel2 (Thomas1), m. March 7, 1662, Mary, dau. of Richard Mel- len, of Charlestown, Mass.
John3 (Daniel2, Thomas1), was b. Feb. 12, 1664-5; m. Ruth Bas- sett. Their son,
Benjamin+, m. Dec. 10, 1723, Sarah Kendall, of Woburn, Mass. Their son,
Benjamin5, b. Oct. 9, 1724; m. April 28, 1746, Hannah Collins, and d. in Greenfield, Jan. 10, 1798.
Maj. Amos6 (Benjamin5, Benjamin4, John8, Daniel2, Thomas1), b. towards the close of 1746 ; m. Molly Taylor, of Milford, and set- tled in Greenfield as early as 1771; d. Aug. 18, 1827; his wife d. Nov. 27, 1837. He was a prominent man in Greenfield, and left numerous descendants .* He held the rank of major in the Revo- lutionary army. We give in this place the names of his children, whose families became identified with the history of H. and Ben- nington :---
1. Collins7 (Maj. Amos6, Benjamin5, Benjamin4, John3, Daniel2, Thomas1), b. (probably) in Nottingham West, June 7, 1767; m. 1, Nov. 26, 1789, Mehitable, dau. of Dea. Daniel and Mehitable (Put- nam) Fuller, of Lyndeboro', who was b. Sept. 18, 1770, and d. July 26, 1821; m. 2, May 29, 1823, Mrs. Sally Wilson (q. v.), of Stod- dard, who d. July 19, 1846. He came to H. soon after his first mar- riage; settled at place marked " H. Whittemore," where he d. March 22, 1851. Children : -
2. Amos B.8, b. Nov. 5, 1790 ; m. Nancy Tenney ; res. Wilmont. Fourteen children.
3. Archelaus Fuller8, b. Feb. 24, 1792; m. Sept. 30, 1817, Pa- melia, dau. of Moses Dennis (q. v.) ; settled at No. 20, in H .; rem. in 1822 to Cameron, N. Y., where he d. May 15, 1826. Mrs. Fuller m. 2, Jan. 1, 1828, William Henry Prentice (q. v.) ; she d. March 22, 1857 ; Mr. Prentice d. April 25, 1878.
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CHILDREN OF MR. AND MRS. WHITTEMORE.
1. Moses Fuller9, b. April 13, 1818; m. 1, April 8, 1841, Sarah Webster, who d. Aug. 24, 1868; m. 2, May 18, 1880, Sarah Hatch. He was a printer and publisher of the Bath Constitutionalist, in 1841, and of the Steuben Courier, in 1843; rem. to Jasper, N. Y., in 1847; is a farmer. Children : (1), Hermon Fuller10, d. at the age of 6 years. (2), Abijah Webster10, d. in the service in his 16th year. (3), De Forest Seward10. (4), Julia A.10.
2. William Collins9, b. March 11, 1820; was an active abolitionist; d. May 29, 1858; m. Aug. 30, 1845, Margaret Vanalstine. Children : Elizabeth A.10, Mehitable P.10, Harriet A.10, Maggie10.
3. Pamelia9, b. May 16, 1822; m. April 19, 1847, James Sargent. Children : (1), Sabra L.1º, b. Oct. 1, 1848; a teacher; res. Hornellsville, N. Y. To her we are indebted for important information. (2), Eulalie10. (3), Martha P.10. (4), Minnie A.10.
4. Samuel9, b. June 13, 1824; d. Aug. 24, 1860; m. July 4, 1855, Elizabeth
J. Marsh. Child : Joseph Marshall10.
4. Collinss, b. Dec. 27, 1793; d. March 31, 1868; m. May 25, 1820, Ruth Jacobs, of Carlisle, Mass. ; res. Antrim.
CHILDREN.
1. Franklin J.9, d. in childhood.
2. Sarah R.9, b. Jan. 31, 1828 ; d. Sept. 20, 1847 ; m. May 19, 1846, E. R. Rus- sell, of Nashua.
3. Helen M.9, b. July 27, 1832; m. Nov. 16, 1848, E. R. Russell, of Nashua.
4. John J.9, b. Aug. 5, 1835 ; m. Oct. 3, 1872, Sarah G Spaulding, of Nashua ; is a druggist in that city.
5. Mary C.9, b. Nov. 20, 1840; m. May 28 1861, John B. Woodbury; res. Antrim. Children : (1), Helen C.10. (2), George T.10. (3), Arthur W.19. (4), Ralph B.10.
5. Mary P.8, b. Nov. 3, 1795; m. Abijah Hadley. (q. v.)
6. Andrew B.8, b. April 23, 1797; d. July 9, 1820.
7. Mehitable8, b. Feb. 16, 1799; d. Aug. 20, 1800.
8. Mehitable8, b. Feb. 16, 1801; m. Jonas Wilson. (q. v.)
9. Rebecca8, b. Feb. 20, 1803 ; d. Nov. 23, 1824.
10. Hiram8, b. April 2, 1805 ; settled on the homestead, where he d. April 10, 1875 ; m. Sept. 27, 1836, Lucinda H., dau. of Ozias and Fannie C. Silsby, of Hillsboro', who d. in Antrim, Nov. 30, 1887.
CHILD.
1. Thomas Silsby9, b. May 10, 1845; d. July 16, 1860.
11. Albert B.8, b. March 17, 1808; d. Dec. 19, 1810.
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12. Betsey B.8, b. Feb. 2, 1810; d. March 11, 1810.
13. Infant8, b. and d. Jan. 4, 1811.
14. Caroline8, b. Jan. 22, 1813; m. John Cross, of Wilmont, who d. about the year 1876.
CHILDREN.
1. George F.º, res. Michigan ; his mother lives with him.
2. Charles M.9, m. Ann Kimball; he was a surgeon in the army; d. at Wilmont.
14a. Asa7 (Maj. Amos®, Benjamin5, Benjamin4, John3, Daniel2, Thomas1), b. (probably) in Nottingham West, Sept. 5, 1769 ; m. 1791, Hannah, dau. of Stephen Burnham, of Greenfield ; res. a short time in Greenfield; came to H. in 1792; settled in the eastern part of the town, but soon afterwards went back to Greenfield, and about the year 1798 returned to H. and purchased of the heirs of Gover- nor Hancock* the place marked "E. W.," where they res. until May, 1851, when they rem. to Washington, to res. with their dau., Irene, where he d. Dec. 14, 1851; his wife d. at the same place, May 26, 1861, at the age of 89 years and 7 months. They were buried in Washington. Children : -
15. Lois8, b. in Greenfield, Aug. 31, 1791 ; d. at the res. of Samuel Todd, Sept. 4, 1849; unm. Her death was caused by an accident.
16. Mary8, b. in H., May 7, 1793; m. June 2, 1819, John Proc- tor; res. Stoddard, where she d. June 2, 1870. Mr. Proctor was alive in 1883. Children : Harvey A.9, Abram W.9, Amos J.9, Stephen W.9, Hosea9, Timothy B.9, Ira9, Marie S.9. Amos J.9 was living in Sharon in 1883; all the rest were d.
17. Abraham8, b. in Greenfield, June 8, 1795; d. April 4, 1798.
18. Stephens, b. in Greenfield, April 12, 1797 ; d. in Stoddard, ; Dec. 14, 1875; m. 1, May 3, 1827, Sarah Morse, of Alstead, who d. Nov. 3, 1833; m. 2, Dec. 4, 1838, Sophia Porter, of Alstead, who was b. in Sullivan, April 29, 1818; present res., Gilsum. Two children.
19. Hannah8, b. in H., June 25, 1799; d. July 23, 1800.
20. Asa8, b. in H., June 21, 1801 ; m. Nov. 16, 1826, Lucy Brown,# who was b. in Stoddard, Oct. 10, 1803; settled in East Alstead, where they remained about two years, when they rem. to
* A family by the name of Barnet, probably Jonathan Barnet, was living on the farm when he purchased it, but did not own it.
Mr. Whittemore went to Ohio in early life, but did not stay long. He res. several years in H. on the homestead.
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H. ; res. a short time at No. 20, and then rem. to the homestead, where he d. May 10, 1851 ; his wife d. at East Alstead, at the res. of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. J. A. Partridge.
CHILDREN.
1. Butler A.9, b. in East Alstead, Sept. 17, 1827; d. in Marlow, Feb. 16, 1863 ; m. Nov. 13, 1851, Julia Isham, who was b. in Gilsum, June 24. 1831; she m. 2, James Sumner Partridge. To her we are in- debted for valuable information.
2. Lucetta Almina9, b. in H., Oct. 24, 1829; d. in H., April 4, 1849.
3. Henry A.9, b. in H., Aug. 27, 1835 ; d. Sept. 8, 1835.
4. Mariah C.9, b. in H., June 10, 1837; d. in Newport, July 28, 1861 ; m. Nov. 22, 1858, J. C. Welch, who was b. Feb. 18, 1821.
5. Mary E.9, b. in H., Jan. 22, 1841; d. in Claremont. Nov. 17, 1881; m. Nov. 23, 1861, George W. Dole, who was b. in Washington, Oct. 4, 1838; res. Claremont. Children : (1), Myrtle N.10, b. March 6, 1866. (2), Freddie L.10, b. Aug. 19, 1868; d. Sept. 13, 1868. (3), George Whittemore10, b. March 14, 1874.
21. Abraham8, b. April 1, 1803; was a teacher in New Hamp- shire and in Canada ; d. in H., Sept. 29, 1826.
22. Hannah8, b. July 21, 1805; m. Samuel Todd. (q. v.) To her we are indebted for valuable letters.
23. Susannah8, b. July 28, 1807; m. William Clyde. (q. v.)
24. Irene8, b. Dec. 14, 1809; m. April 15, 1845, Heman Mellen, of Washington, who d. May 14, 1855; she continues to res. in Washington.
25. Butler8, b. March 13, 1812; d. Aug. 27, 1813.
26. Elvira8, b. Sept. 6, 1814; m. Nathan Cram. (q. v.)
27. Clarissa8, b. Jan. 20, 1817 ; m. 1, Oct. 4, 1849, James Hig- ney, a tailor, who d. in Marlow, May 10, 1851; m. 2, Aug. 31, 1864, J. H. Fletcher, of Stoddard, who d. in Marlow, Nov. 9, 1877; she continues to res. in Marlow.
28. Amos7 (Maj. Amos6, Benjamin5, Benjamin4, John3, Daniel2, Thomas1), b. in Greenfield, Jan. 3, 1772; d. April 19, 1819; m. Nov. 15, 1796, Polly Savage, who was b. Jan. 24, 1775; d. Sept. 29, 1833 ; was a farmer; res. Greenfield; was one of the builders of the H. cotton factory in 1810. (See p. 284.) Children :-
29. Clarissa8, b. Dec. 11, 1799; m. Benjamin Abbott Peavey. (q. v.)
30. Hon. Amos8, b. March 3, 1802. By the early death of his father, he was left in charge of the mill at the age of 17 years ; m. Dec. 29, 1825, Ruth Bullard, who was b. April 27, 1804, and about
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that time* rem. to Hancock Factory village. He built a large addi- tion to the factory, the house where W. D. Woods now res., the two-story brick boarding-house, and soon afterwards the brick store. In connection with his brother, G. Alfred, he built the meet- ing-house in Bennington, in 1838. He was also chairman of the committee that built the town-hall and school-house in 1871. He was actively engaged in manufacturing and in mercantile pursuits ; was captain of the cavalry company; served the town as one of the board of selectmen and representative to the legislature, and was also a state senator. He was deeply interested in the welfare of the town, and highly esteemed by all; d. April 18, 1881 ; his wife d. Aug. 10, 1872.
CHILDREN.
1. John Franklin9, b. March 8, 1827; d. Aug. 1, 1827.
2. Frances Antoinette9, b. May 6, 1830; m. Saladin A. Walker. (q. v.)
3. Josephine Sylvia9, b. Feb. 13, 1836; m. Walter D. Woods. (q. v.)
4. Martha Amelia9, b. April 18, 1840; m. in 1865, Hon. Daniel Starkt Dinsmoor, who was b. Sept. 23, 1837; he was a lawyer; was ad- mitted to the bar in 1864; settled in Laconia; was cashier of the Laconia National bank; representative in 1875; a Mason; was a member of Gov. Cheney's staff in 1875 and 1876; register of pro- bate from 1871 to 1878; d. March 24, 1883. Children: (1), Arthur W.10, b. Jan. 11, 1870. (2), Amos Jameson10, b. Jan. 3, 1874.
5. Mary Ellen9, b. Sept. 12, 1843; d. Jan. 15, 1866.
31. B. F.8, b. July 22, 1805 ; went to Boston in 1824.
32. George Alfred8, b. Oct. 12, 1807; m. 1, Dec. 29, 1836, Nancy, P. Kimball, who was b. July 23, 1818, and d. Oct. 2, 1843 ; m. 2, Sept. 17, 1844, Sarah (Train) Sleeper. He went to Boston in 1827, as clerk in his brother's store ; came back to Greenfield in 1829, and went into a store with Colonel Cragin. Some two years later he rem. the goods in his store to Hancock Factory village, and went into business with his brothers, Amos and John J. They sold out to George Dodge (q. v.), and for some thirty years he was on the road selling goods manufactured in Bennington. He was captain of a rifle company in Greenfield; was in the legislature in 1864 and 1865, and was postmaster at Hancock Factory village and Bennington thirty years. He has been a member of the Congregational church since 1840, gave $200 to help build the parsonage, and has ever been
* His name appears on the tax-list in 1826.
t His mother was a great-granddaughter of Gen. John Stark.
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deeply interested in the welfare of the community. He has con- tinued to take an interest in H .; has frequently attended the town gatherings and taken a part in the exercises. He has in various ways assisted largely in the preparation of this history.
CHILDREN.
1. Samuel Kimball9, b. July 27, 1838; m. in Chicago, Mary M. Turner, who d. Sept. 19, 1881, at the age of 41 years. One dau.10, b. 1879.
2. Nancy Maria9, b. March 7, 1841; m. Dr. R. G. Mather. (q. v.)
3. Henry Train9, b. Aug. 22, 1848; m. in Chicago, Aug. 29, 1872, Ella A. Walker.
33. Dea. John J.8, b. March 10, 1810; m. Dec. 5, 1834, Sarah Bullard, who was b. Feb. 20, 1809. He was in business with his brother (q. v.) several years; was deacon of the Congregational church; served the town of Bennington in the legislature and as one of the board of selectmen; d. Dec. 9, 1859.
CHILDREN.
1. George Andrew9, b. April 21, 1837 ; m. May 2, 1866, Augusta J., dau. of Samuel Baldwin. (q. v.) He has the confidence of the com- munity ; has served the town as town treasurer several years, and after the death of his uncle Amos, who had been treasurer of the Congregational society some forty years, he was chosen to succeed him ; was also postmaster of Bennington twenty-five years.
2. B. Amos9, b. Oct. 4, 1839; d. Oct. 16, 1840.
3. John Albert?, b. May 8, 1843; m. May 30, 1866, Clara R. Cochran, of Antrim. He was in trade several years; d. Nov. 20, 1875. Child : Ralph19, b. Aug. 23, 1870; d. Sept. 29, 1870.
4. Ella A.9, b. June 19, 1848; was assistant postmaster fifteen years; m. Nov. 17, 1869, Royal V. Knight. Children: (1), George A.10, b. July 30, 1871. (2), - W.10, b. March 6, 1876. (3), Helen W.10, b. Oct. 12, 1881.
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