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51. Abigail M., b. Oct. 25, 1832 ; d. June 20, 1842.
(14) Abram resided on the G. B. Roby farm and d. Dec. 16, 1871; m. (1) Dec. 22, 1828, Hannah Fifield, who d. Nov. 1, 1857 ; m. (2) April 23, 1863, Betsey Emerson, who d. Feb. 17, 1881. Children by first wife :
52. Adaline E., b. Oct. 5, 1829; m. Feb. 19, 1852, William A. Batchelder and resides at East Andover.
53. Alfred F., b. Sept. 18, 1831 ; d. July 1, 1834.
54. Amanda W. F., b. May 28, 1833; m. Sept. 28, 1852, James Morrison, of Ply. mouth, and resides in Dakota.
55. Hannah A., b. Feb. 5, 1835; m. April 5, 1855, Mason W. Cass; d. May 14, 1856.
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56. Mary S., b. Oct. 16, 1836; m. April 6, 1869, E. G. Emery, who d. Dec. 26, 1877 ; she resides at East Andover.
57. Vesta L., b. May 14, 1838; m. John C. Smith. See.
58. Amos F., b. Jan. 14, 1840 ; m. May 28, 1868, Josephine Moulton, and resides in Dakota.
59. Alfred M., b. Nov. 18, 1841 ; m. Maria Morgan ; d. May 28, 1876.
60. Calvin G., b. Aug. 15, 1843; m. Sept. 1, 1870, Abby Laughton, and resides in Dakota.
61. - b. Sept. 28, 1851 ; d. Dec. 16, 1851.
(18) Oliver came here with his parents and m. April 16, 1834, Jane Stanwood, of Boscawen. He resided in the old David Prince house, afterwards in the west part of the town, and Nov. 16, 1837, removed to the H. P. Shaw farm ; he finally removed to St. Paul, Minn., and d. April 25, 1855. Children all b. here :
62. Francis, resides in St. Paul, Minn. 63. Henry D., d. in the army, unm.
64. Mary J., m. Lorenzo Fifield. 65. Benjamin, m. widow Ackerman.
66. Eliza. 67. Maria.
(19) Sanborn, m. Nov. 23, 1837, Salina, dau. of Dea. James Severance, (see.) He remained on the D. S. Prince farm until 1843, when he rem. to his present location.
68. Sarah J., b. Feb. 9, 1840; m. May 20, 1858, Francis Stevens and resides at Northfield.
69. James S., b. May 28, 1841 ; m. March 11, 1869, Fanny A. Fellows ; he d. Dec. 13, IS73.
70. Abbie, b. Dec. 6, 1842; m. March 7, 1867, George F. Weeks and resides at Northfield.
71. Ann J., b. March 28, 1844; m. Sept. 14, ISS2, David S. Prince.
72. John, b. Jan. 25, 1846. See. Child : Lizzie E., who d. Feb. 1, 1885.
73. Byron, b. Oct. 24, 1847; m. May 1, 1873, Nellie S. Oliver, of Salisbury, and resides at Northfield. Child : Everett. S., b. Jan., ISSS.
74. True, b. Aug. 25, 1849; m. March, 2, 18So, Mary A. Hersey, who was b. Oct. 29, 18 -. Child : Ella May, b. Oct. 9, 1885.
(20) Eliphalet m. (1) March 14, 1844, Eliza A. Stanwood, of Boscawen, who d. March 24, 1851 ; m. (2) July 8, 1852, Emily Barney, of Grafton ; he d. Sept. 27, 1888. Child- ren by first wife :
75. Gerrish, b. June 2, 1845; m. (1) Jennie M. Heath, who d. July 8, 1876; m. (2) in Feb. ISSI, widow P. Heath.
76. Dimond, b. April 16, 1848; m. Ida Sargent, of Loudon.
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Children by second wife :
77. Emma A., b. July 5, 1853. 78. Jarvis B., b. May 20, 1855.
79. Gilbert W., b. May 12, 1857 ; d. in 1863.
So. Jennie M. B., b. Aug. 6, 1859; m. Nov. 25, 18So, Charles F. Taylor.
81. Samuel B., b. Aug. 16, 1861. S2. Salina A., b. Jan. 10, 1863.
83. Flora M., b. July 13, 1864. 84. Eliphalet, b. Aug. 3, 1865; d. in 1865.
(27) Hiram m. April 5, 1850, Sarah Simonds, of Manchester. He died in September, 1889.
85. Arthur S. N., b. Sept. 27, 1851 ; m. Ella Kelly.
86. Annie, b. Aug. 10, 1853; m. James B. Warren.
87. Nellie, b. Jan. 24, 1855; m. Charles Conant. 88. Addie, b. Nov. 23, 1857.
S9. Edwin J., b. Sept. 15, 1860. 90. Walter H., b. Oct. 6, 1865.
91. Kate B., b. June 28, 1867. 92. Clara E .. b. Aug. 3, 1870.
93. Philip F., b. April 13, 1873. 94. Benjamin, b. Dec. 15, 1876.
(48) Hale P. m. June 1, 1864, Maria Pettengill, of Andover.
95. Lucy E., b. April 26, 1865. 96. Henry G., b. Aug. 5, 1866.
97. Villa L., b. Oct. 24, 1868. 98. Mary K., b. Sept. 19, 1870.
99. Rhoda M., b. July 4, 1872. 100. Frank H., b. May 14, 1879.
(50) Frederick C. m. Feb. 3, 1852, Sarah, dau. of David and Sarah (Morrill) Shaw, who was b. at Sanbornton, March 5, 1829.
IO1. Charlotte A., b. Nov. 21, 1853; m. April 5, 1876, Gilbert M Sulloway, of Grafton.
102. Morgie A., b. Nov. 21, 1859. 103. Abbie M., b. March 5, 1861.
(72) John left the farm and engaged in milling, at the old "Gookin mills," where by attention to business and keeping alive to the times he has gained a good reputa- tion throughout the surrounding towns. It is said "He can grind more flour, and of a finer quality with a given amount of wheat, than any flour mill in the State." He certainly does a large business, and our citizens have confidence in his ability and integrity, which they have often shown by electing him to several town offices, and as representative in 1883. Married Sept. 21, 1872,!Annie A. Stevens, (see.)
104. James S., b. Nov. 2, 1873. 105. Abbie F., b. Nov. 28, 1874.
106. Lizzie E., b. Jan. 16, 1876; d. Feb. 1, 1885.
107. Lewis C., b. Jan. 12, 1878.
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THE SMITH FAMILY.
FOUR BRANCHES.
I. Lieut. Robert removed here from Seabrook. After pur- chasing a farm he returned to his home, married, and in 1768 permanently settled here with his wife on the hill named in his honor, "Smith's hill," now in the town of Franklin. It is the tradition that he purchased his farm of Jacob (?) Morrill, of Indian fame. In 1755, in the expedition against Crown Point, he served in Capt. John Moore's company (the 7th ) from April 28 to Nov. 28. At the battle of Bennington he served as second lieutenant in Capt. Ebenezer Webster's company, Col. Stickney's regiment, and also served with distinction through- out the revolution. Capť. Webster and Lieut. Smith were not only neighbors but friends and they often consulted together in matters of importance. In religious matters Mr. Smith was intimately connected with the church. He took a prominent part in the affairs of the town, and was one of the selectmen chosen after its incorporation. He married, Sept. 18, 1768, Sarah Eaton, who was born at Seabrook, in 1743, and died Feb. 25, 1819. She was a woman of remarkable energy, proud of her northern home, exercised good taste and took pleasure in out-of-door exercise. Her flower-garden, which was the first in the settlement, was noted for the great variety and beauty of its flowers. She also set out black walnut, chestnut and Eng- lish walnut trees, and barbary, currant and gooseberry bushes, bringing the young shrubs with her. She was gifted with a very retentive memory. The first clock owned in town was given to her by her father for a wedding present, and she brought it up on horseback, making two trips to accomplish that purpose. He died Nov. 11, ISO1.
2. Jabez, b. June 8, 1769. See.
3. Marion, b. July 9, 1771 ; m. Oct. 10, 1793, Reuben Morrill, of Canterbury.
4. Robert, b. March 20, 1773 ; m. Oct. 23, 1802, Molly (Mary) Smith, of Seabrook ; he d. Nov. 11, 1802 ; she m. (2) - Nichols.
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5. Sally (Sarah), b. April IS, 1775 ; m. Jan. 24, 1797, Samuel Greenleaf; d. Aug. 15, ISO2
6. Richard, b. April 10, 1777; m. -; settled in Corinth, Vt., where he d.
7. Samuel, b. Feb. 20, 1779; m. -; settled in Corinth, Vt .; d. at Hopkinton.
8. John, b. May 26, 1783; m. (1) - in Portsmouth; rem. to Indiana, thence to Ohio ; returned to S .; served in war of 1812 and after its close went west ; returned and settled at Boscawen, where he d. -; m. (2) - Morrill, of Canterbury ; m. (3) Dec., IS47, Emily, dau. of Samuel Bridge, of Billerica ; she was a sister of Ezekiel Webster's first wife.
(2) Major Jabez built the house next east of the homestead, where he remained until the death of his father, when he returned and carried on the homestead farm. He d. Sept. 20, 1830. Major Smith possessed a commanding figure, stout and very erect, with a frank and open coun- tenance. He was a most influential and highly-respected citizen, was a democrat in politics, and much in office, receiving votes irrespective of party, and conducted the town's affairs with promptness and fidelity. Married Feb. 10, 1795, Marion, daughter of Joseph Bean, who d. Aug. 28, 1846.
9. Sarah, b. Aug. 28, 1796; d. Feb. 5, 1876; unm.
IO. Polly, b. July 30, 1797 ; m. Dec. 29, 1817, Stephen Sanborn ; d. Feb. 20, IS19.
II. Robert, b. Sept. 22, 1798. See.
12. Abigail, b. Jan. 4, 1801 ; m. Gilbert Eastman. See.
13. Eliza, b. Sept. 12, 1803; m. June 1, 1848, Nathaniel Bean. See.
14. Joseph, b. July 21, 1805. See. 15. Charles, b. Aug. 20, 1So7. See.
16. Lydia, b. Aug. 30, 1812 ; m. Oct. 25, 1840, Kev. Joseph Elliott.
(11) Dr. Robert completed his studies at the Salisbury and Pembroke academies, read medicine with Dr. Hoyt, of Northfield, and attended medical lectures at Dartmouth, receiving from that college the degree of M. D. in 1827. He m. in August, 1826, Susan, dau. of Joshua Fifield, and removed to Amesbury, Mass., where he began the practice of his profession, afterwards removing to HIamp- ton where his wife d. He m. (2) Hannah, dau. of Abram Marston, who d. at Hampton, Feb. 7, 1840. After her death Dr. Smith relinquished his practice and removed to Franklin, where he m. (3) Abigail, dau. of Lieut. Ben-
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jamin Pettengill, who d. Feb. 22, 1868. After residing two years at Franklin he again went to Hampton, and finally in 1848 removed to Salisbury, residing on the farm owned by Albert Calef, where he d. April 13, 1873. Children by first wife :
17. Susan E., b. at Amesbury, Mass., Oct. 2, 1828 ; m. Thomas D. Little. See. Children by second wife :
18. Mary F., b. at Hampton, Jan. 25, 1838; m. Charles E. Foote. See.
19. Charles, b. at Hampton, Oct. 1, 1839; is a lawyer ; res. River Falls, Wis. Children by third wife :
20. Robert, res. Peoria, Ill. 21. Benjamin P., res. Marlborough, Mass.
22. Joseph, res. Peoria, Ill.
23 and 24. Sarah and Lucy, b. -. Sarah m. Robert Morrill; res. Canterbury. Lucy m. Erdix Smith ; res. Davenport, Iowa.
25. Ellen M., b. 1843; d. July 18, 1848.
(14) Deacon Joseph resided in the house now owned by David G. Bean, removing to North Boscawen, then to East Concord, where he d. Feb. 24, 1881. Mr. Smith was a farmer by occupation, accumulating considerable proper- ty, was a deacon of the Congregational church at East Concord, and extensively known through his identity with the temperance cause. He m. (1) in 1829, Julia A. Pettengill, who d. -; m. (2) Mrs. Mary L. Pecker, dau. of Jonathan Eastman, Esq. She m. (1) Jeremiah Pecker, of East Concord ; her two living children are Col. J. E. Pecker, state agent and correspondent for the Boston Journal, and George B., of Boston, Mass. She d. Jan. 15, 1880. Children by first wife :
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26. Jabez, b. in S. Jan. 22, 1830 ; d. Dec. 17, 1858. 27. Jane, d. young.
28. Matilda R., b. Sept. 20, 1835; m. May 13, 1863, Major Ai B. Thompson.
29. Jennie P., b. Oct. 22, 1840 ; d. Jan. 29, 1864 ; m. Aug. 14, 1861, J. Ware But- terfield, Esq.
30. Julia A., d. young.
(15) Charles remains on the ancestral homestead ; m. April 28, 1840, Jeanette Long Mann. He d. Oct. 19, 1889.
31. John C., b. May 2, 1842 ; m. Jan. 3, 1862, Vesta Shaw; two children.
32. Elbridge, b. Sept. 19, 1844 ; m. Dec. 23, 1871, Emma, dau. of Daniel J. Calef ; three children.
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33. Warren, b. July 26, 1854; d. March 30, 1882.
34. Mary J., b. April 16, 1857 ; m. Warren C. Webster. See.
35. Charles J., b. Jan. 24, 1869; drowned Aug. 31, ISS9.
SECOND BRANCH.
35. John Smith was a native of Old Ipswich, Mass., and was b. Nov. 13, 1749; m. Mary A. Pike, of Salisbury, Mass., where she was b. Oct. 4, 1753, and d. Aug. 26, 1836. Shortly after his marriage Mr. Smith removed to old Salisbury, and thence to New Salisbury, (as this town was at that time frequently called ) just after the associa- tion test act, settling on land he had purchased of Fran- cis Green, of Boston. This land was a 60-acre lot, No. 28, in the second range. The deed bears date of Feb. 22, 1775, and the consideration was £45 L. M. He served at Bunker Hill, and entered the army after his removal here, as per the following receipt, June 30, 1780: " This day rec'd of the Town of Salisbury four hundred and fifty Dollars as a bounty from said Town for enlist- ing into the Continental army six months. signed JOHN SMITH." Feb. 26, 1784, he purchased an eighty-acre lot, No. 60, first range, for £105. This land is now owned by his descendants, on a part of which the Union meet- ing house stands. Quite early he located opposite Zach- ariah Scribner's, but, "swapping" that location with Ebenezer Johnson, he removed to the site now occupied by his descendants, where he d. Nov. 30, 1832.
36. Samuel, b. Sept. 30, 1776. See.
37. Moses, b. Sept. 17, 1778 ; marriage intention published May 25, 1800, to Mary Burbank. He settled near her father's in the present town of Webster, where he had : I. Moses. 11. Jeremiah C., after which he returned to Salisbury, settling near his father. 111. Silas, b. in Salis- bury, Dec. 15, 1807 ; resided at Taftsville, Vt., where he d. Jan. 1, 1881. After the birth of Silas, Mr. Smith
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returned to Webster, where the remainder of his children were born. She d. April 5, 1817; he m. (2) Nancy, dau. of John Sweat, of Salisbury. After the death of Mr. Smith she m. Abram Pierce, of Norwich, Vt. IV. Mary L., b. in Webster, Sept. 5, 1809; m. Joshua Bean, (see.) v. Caleb P., b. in Webster, Oct. 5, 1810. At the age of ten years he came to live with his grandfather, remain- ing six years, then went to Concord to learn the printer's trade with Jacob Bailey and Henry Eaton Moore. (By a singular succession of events this history is now being published by the youngest son and sole living descend- ant of H. E. Moore.) He shortly returned to Deacon William Parsons, (see) to learn the cabinet maker's trade but finding the trade too hard he attended the first term of the "Instructors School," under the tutorship of Ben- jamin M. Tyler. After this he taught four terms in Sanbornton, where he was called "a most excellent teacher." He taught the Salisbury academy for the year 1833, when he removed to Wilmot and became a merchant, then sold out and removed to New London, where he did a large mercantile business. He m. (I) Eliza A. George, (see) ; m. (2) Eunice N. Clark, of Franklin. From New London he removed to that part of Sanbornton, now Tilton, where he engaged in trade. His wife d. there, leaving three children. After his second marriage he removed to Laconia and successfully edited the "Belknap Gazette." Obtaining a clerkship through Daniel Webster, he removed to Washington, D. C., and became Webster's private Secretary. Mr. Smith was a great scholar, familiar with the choicest literature, and possessed of a remarkable memory. In politics he was a whig and rendered his party valuable service. He . had also fine musical abilities, appearing before large audiences. VI. Samuel, b. in Webster, Aug. 22, 1813 ; d. at Woodstock, Vt., Feb. 12, 1882 ; m. - VII. John, b. in July, 1815 ; d. in 1816. VIII. Sarah, b. April 2,
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1817, and d. young. Ix. Nancy S., by second wife, b. Oct. 30, 1820 ; m. J. N. Buxton, of Manchester ; d. Sept. 20, 1850.
38. John, b. Feb. 16, 1781; m. Miriam Bean ; d. May 23, 1864.
39. Daniel, b. March 22, 1784; m. - Pike. One son, Daniel A., res. Newbury- port, Mass.
40. Benjamin, b. July 20, 1787. See. 41. Caleb, b. Aug. 1, 1789. See.
42. Mary, b. Oct. 11, 1793; m. (1) Dec. 31, ISII, Andrew Pettengill; he d. Jan. 22, 1817 ; she m. (2) Capt. Elias Pike, of Newburyport, Mass .; d. June 26, 1844. 43. Silas, b. Oct. 29, 1796 ; d. Oct. 7, 1802.
(36) Samuel remained on the farm and m. Shuah Bean, who d. Dec. 31, 1847 ; he d. March 8, 1848.
44. Elias Pike, b. Feb. 20, 1802 ; m. (1) Feb. 3, 1829, Mary Adams, who d. Aug. 12, 1859 ; m. (2) May J. Austin, of Webster; he remained on the home- stead, and d. Sept. 28, 1885. Children : I. Austin P., b. Nov. 17, 1862. II. Mary F., b. April 19, 1864 ; d. aged 8.
(40) Benjamin m. Feb. 12, 1818, Abigail Call, who was b. Jan. 21, 1796, and d. Oct. 27, 1849. He remained in Salis- bury until 1833, when with his family he removed to Boscawen ; he d. March 27, 1872.
45. Emeline, b. Oct. 28, 1818 ; d. Sept. 7, 1820.
46. John F., b. Feb. 15, 1821 ; d. July 9, 1842.
47. Leonard R., b. June 22, 1823 ; d. April 23, 1842.
48. Emeline, b. April 2, 1827 ; m. - Jeffers ; res. South Tamworth, Vt.
49. May J., b. in Boscawen, Feb. 16, 1841.
(41) Caleb resided a mile southwest of the homestead, in the Couch district ; he purchased of his brother John, March 26, 1821, one-half acre of land opposite the Meloon's, then removed to the Rolfe farm on High street, in Bos- cawen, now occupied by Francis Colby. While a resi- dent at Boscawen he served as selectman six years and representative two years, and with Simeon Little was a delegate to revise the state constitution in 1850. Re- turning to Salisbury in the fall of 1860 he purchased the farm since occupied by his son, Caleb E. Smith, where he d. Oct. 23, 1873. On the 26th of August previous to his death he was taken with a paralytic shock, which left the
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muscles of the throat in a rigid condition, preventing him from receiving any nourishment, and only by the most strenuous effort was he able to swallow any water. In this condition he remained fifty-six days. He m. March 30, 1815, Mehitable, dau. of Samuel Eaton, who d. June 6, 1864. Children b. in Salisbury :
50. Charlotte H., b. Aug. 1, 1817 ; m. Sept. 4, 1839, Jonathan Arey ; d. March 9, 1864.
51. Lucy A., b. Oct. 4, 1819 ; m. Oct. 4, 1843, Jeremiah Rolfe ; res. Boscawen.
52. Caleb E., b. May 28, 1822. See.
53. Mary E., b. Aug. 31, 1824; m. June 25, 1856, David Rolfe, of Webster ; d. Jan. 2, 1877. He d. -.
54. Susan J., b. Sept. 1, 1827; m. May 23, 1850, Charles B. Little, of Webster ; d. March 17, 1863.
(51) Caleb E. returned here with his parents, residing for a short time at the west part of the town, then returning to "Centre Road." In July, 1864, he purchased the stage and mail route of Mr. Bennett, and with a slight exception operated the line until 1880. In 1871-3 he attended the general court, and also for three years served as selectman. Upon the establishment of the post office at Centre road he was appointed deputy post- master, in which position he has since continued, to the entire satisfaction of his townsmen. He m. Nov. 15, 1849, Charlotte A. West. (See West genealogy.)
55. Joseph Henry, an adopted son, b. in Boscawen Jan. 23, 1853; m. Dec. 28, 1876, Laura A. Severance ; res. on the Archelaus Adams farm ; three children.
56. Francis, b. -; d. Feb. 19, 1860.
57. Charles P., b. May 20, 1858 ; m. Dec. 15, 1881, Nellie A., dau. of William B. Parsons. See. 58. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 28, 1864; m. John Woodbury and res. at Concord.
THIRD BRANCH.
58. William Kimball Smith was b. at Plaistow, Sept. 13, 1766 ; m. in 1787, Susannah French, who was b. at Sandown June 26, 1770. Mr. Smith removed to Salisbury in April, 1820, renting of William Haddock the Col. Eben-
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ezer Webster hotel stand, where he d. Sept. 27, 1820-I. Mrs. Smith managed the hotel for seven years, when she removed to Republican village, (now Franklin) where she carried on the tavern owned by Ebenezer Eastman, remaining there till the spring of 1835, when she went back to her home, and d. Dec. 29, 1855. Of ten child- ren four sons d. in infancy.
60. William, b. Nov. 19, 1789; d. in Boston, Mass. A lawyer. Two sons sur- vived him, both lawyers : William, now living at Wellesley, Mass., and Henry F. Durant (Smith), the founder of Wellesley Female Seminary, who d. in Wellesley, Mass., Oct. 3, ISSI.
61. Thomas (Col.), d. in Exeter, March 9, 1860. Three children survived him.
62. Susan, b. Feb. 15, 1792 ; d. in Franklin, June 3, 1839.
63. Fannie, b. April 26, 1794; d. in Newbury, Vt., March 26, 1875.
64. Eliza, b. July 3, 1796 ; m. David Johnson, of Newbury, Vt., where she resides.
65. Waity G., b. June 22, 1805 ; m. in April, 1835, Rev. Thomas Riggs, who died in Glens Falls, N. Y., Aug. 11, ISSo; she res. there.
FOURTH BRANCH.
66. Col. John Baker Smith was b. at Beverly, Mass., Dec. 2, 1789. His father, John, m. Feb. 19, 1788, Abigail Baker, (see Baker genealogy) of Beverly, and removed to Brad- ford, N. H., Feb. 21, 1794, remaining till Feb. 27, 1797, when he removed to Unity, and in the spring of 1836 removed to Salisbury, spending his last days with his son Nathan. Col. John B. removed with his family from Unity to Salisbury in March, 1828, to take the care of his mother's brother, (Benjamin Baker) after whose death he bought out the tavern stand of John Shepherd, which he kept at various times for a long period of years. During one of his occupations the house became exten- sively known as "Smith's Temperance House," as at that time it was an unusual thing to keep a public house and not sell liquor. In 1832 he served as deputy sheriff and continued as such for a number of years. His title of "Colonel" was due to his appointment to the com- mand of the 16th N. H. militia, previous to his removal
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here. Early in life he became a cattle drover, for the Danvers (Mass.) market. He d. Jan. 3, 1859; m. July 4, 1813, Hannah, dau. of John and Susannah (Chase) Huntoon, who was b. at Unity, in 1793 and d. May I, 1880. Her father (John Huntoon) served at Ticonder- oga and was a captain in the revolutionary war ; he was b. at Kingston, Jan. 4, 1753, and d. at Salisbury, aged 85 ; he was the son of Charles, son of John, son of Philip, the common ancestor. (See Huntoon genealogy.)
67. John C., b. in Unity, Aug. 13, 1815. See.
68. Nancy M., b. May 22, 1818; m. Jan. 27, 1842, Jonathan H. Clement. (See merchants.)
(66) Col. John Cyrus, after receiving a good common school education, began life for himself in the purchase of cat- tle for the down-country markets, and then as a partner with Mr. Jonathan Arey in the wheelwright and black- smith business, and for a time freighted goods over the road to Boston, Mass., and that vicinity. He afterwards purchased the hotel property of his uncle Nathan, which with several intermissions he conducted for twenty-one years. While owning the hotel he purchased the John . Townsend house, where he still resides. He commanded the Franklin rifle company, was appointed adjutant of the twenty-first regiment, passed up through the line of promotion, and was made Colonel of the regiment in 1848. Report says, "he made a very efficient officer, a strict disciplinarian, and familiar with all military move- ments." Under sheriff P. Gale he served as deputy in 1854, receiving a similar appointment under William H. Rixford ; was appointed justice of the quorum July II, 1856, and of the state June 10, 1879, and in that capaci- ty (outside of the profession ) has done more business than any man in town since the time of Dr. Joseph Bartlett, Sr. In the settlement of estates he is excelled by few in the county, in proportion to number of inhabi -.
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tants. A sound and eminent judge of this county said : "He was the best administrator and caused the least trouble of any one I knew." In town affairs he has been the acknowledged leader of the democratic party, but of late years has given up politics, and the town is now about evenly divided politically. He has held at times all the town offices, and no person living is so well posted on the town's affairs as Col. Smith. As a farmer he is successful, as a business man thorough and system- atic in all his undertakings; correct in his dates, his statements can be relied upon, as the writer has often found. To Col. Smith your historian is under great . obligations for valuable facts, corrections of errors and for wise counsel and encouragement when most needed. On the completion of the Northern R. R. to Franklin, superceding the stage route, he took the first contract in 1846-7 to carry the U. S. mail, receiving it at Boscawen, making daily trips and bringing it to South road. When the post office was established at West Salisbury he sold out the route to William Huntoon, in 1859, who in turn sold out to Mr. Bennett, the latter sel- ling to Caleb E. Smith, who disposed of it to D. J. Mann ; he again disposed of his interest to Mr. Smith, from whom it passed to J. H. Smith, who continued for a year, when it again came into the possession of C. E. Smith, then of Col. J. C. Smith, and then of Amos S. Bean. Col. Smith m. May 26, 1841, Clara, dau. of Reu- ben and Judith H. (Chandler) Johnson, of Penacook, who was b. at Concord, Dec. 3, 1817.
69. George F., b. Sept. 1, 1842 ; m. Sept. 26, 1867, Annie M. Conner. Hlad three children. He served in the 16th N. IF. regiment during the last war ; was stationed at Baton Rouge, La., and Nashville, Tenn ; removed to Minne - apolis, Minn., in 1864, and is one of that city's largest hardware merchants. 70. Clara J., b. Nov. 4, 1845 ; m. Dec. 23, 1875, Samuel C. Forsaith, (See William M. Pierce genealogy), b. in Goffstown, Sept. 29, 1827 ; resided at Milford, removing to Manchester in 1860 ; engaged in the manufacture of all va- rieties of machinery, doing a business of $400,000 a year ; has held city
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