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III. Jonathan Woodward was born in Sutton, and here spent his whole life. For several years after his marriage he lived on the farm known as the Thomas S. Little farm. In 1821 he removed to the old homestead of his father, Stephen Woodward, and cared for his parents during their declining years. He was a cooper by trade, and besides managing the large farm, found time to do con- siderable coopering work. He was captain in the "Grenadiers " of the old state militia. He was small in stature, had an open, ex- pressive countenance, and sharp, black eyes. He d. June 12, 1847, on the same farm where he was born, and was one of the most respected citizens of the town. The memory of his well spent life
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was a precious legacy to his children, and in after years they often referred to him in terms of praise. He m. Oct. 1, 1814, Dolly, dau. of James and Eunice (Cotter) Harvey, of Sutton, b. May 29, 1794 ; d. April 30, 1868. Children,-
1. James Harvey, b. July 28, 1815.
2. Harriet Newell, b. July 5, 1817; d. Nov. 14, 1889 : m. Jacob Bean (2d wife).
3. Marcia Eunice, b. Aug. 18, 1821 ; d. June 5, 1881, in Tilton.
4. Lydia Ann, b. May 2, 1825 ; d. March 2, 1875 : m. Truman Put- ney. [See Putney.]
5. Moses Gage, b. Jan. 20, 1828.
6. Susan Harvey, b. Oct. 8, 1835 ; d. Sept. 4, 1864 : m. Hiram K. Lit- tle. [See Little.]
1. James Harvey Woodward m. Abigail G. Rice, of Brighton, Mass. Children,-
(1) James Thomas, b. July, 1844; d. Sept., 1847
(2) Emma Frances, b. Sept., 1848; d. Aug., 1861.
(3) Harvey Augustus, b. July, 1851 ; d. Sept., 1851.
(4) Ella Louise, b. Oct. 20, 1854 ; d. Aug., 1855.
James Harvey Woodward was the eldest child of Capt. Jonathan and Dolly (Harvey) Woodward, and a grandson of Stephen Woodward and James Harvey, who were prominent among the early settlers of the town. He resided at Sutton till 1835, when he went to Brighton, Mass., where he worked for several years as a carpenter. He after- wards purchased a lumber wharf at Brighton, and did an extensive business as surveyor of lumber. In 1860 he removed to North Cam- bridge, Mass., and opened a furniture store on North Avenue, where he built up a large and lucrative business.
Mr. Woodward was a man of activity and great natural ability. When he first arrived at Brighton, a young man of twenty, after pay- ing his stage fare he had only two dollars in his pocket. In after years, through his own efforts, he became a man of wealth. He applied himself closely to business, and never sought political prefer- ment. He was often urged by his friends to permit the use of his name as a candidate for various offices in the city government, but always refused.
For many years he was a prominent member of the Unitarian church at Brighton, of which the Rev. Frederick A. Whitney was the honored pastor, and for a time served as deacon of this church. After his removal to Cambridge he united with the North Avenue Universa- list church. His religion had no Calvinistic flavor, but he fully be- lieved in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of inan. He was one of the many men who have gone forth from Sutton to achieve suc- cess in wider fields. He ever manifested a deep interest in his native town, which he annually visited, that he might meet his old friends
James N. Woodward.
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and acquaintances. Sept. 21, 1843, he married Abigail G. Rice, young- est daughter of Dea. Edmund and Abigail (Maynard) Rice, of Brigh- ton. They had four children, all of whom died in youth. The loss of his children was a blow from which he never fully recovered. He died Dec. 1, 1885, and was buried in the family lot on a beautiful elevation in the Cambridge cemetery.
3. Maria Eunice Woodward m. June 2, 1847, Sargent H. Richardson, of Nashua, b. Oct. 6, 1820. Children, --
(1) Ida Maria, b. Oct. 14, 1850 ; m. John D. Stewart, of Centreville, Iowa, and now resides in Iuka, Pratt Co., Kan.
(2) Mary Ann, b. Aug. 24, 1853; d. Feb. 6, 1856.
(3) Mary Ella, b. Aug. 6, 1856.
(4) Minnie Harriet, b. May 29, 1860.
5. Moses Gage m. Sept. 30, 1856, Luvia Josephine, dau. of Joel Cil- ley, Esq., of Woodbury, Vt. She d. Oct. 30, 1861, in Wilmot Flat. He m., 2d, April 4, 1863, Sarah Jane, dau. of Elisha Keniston, of Andover, b. March 5, 1839. At the age of 20 years he went to Bright- on, Mass., where his brother, James H., resided, to learn the carpen- ters' trade, and remained there several years. He afterwards resided in Wilmot and in Sutton. In 1870 he removed to Franklin Falls, where he does an extensive business as contractor and builder. Mr. Woodward is a member of the Unitarian church at Franklin, and also of the Masonic fraternity. He has been a very industrious man, and is honored and respected by the community in which he lives. Chil- dren, by his 1st wife,-
(1) Henry Arthur, b. Aug. 3, 1857; d. July 9. 1865.
(2) Mary Ella, b. Nov. 14, 1858 ; m. Sept. 26, 1885, Frank P. Mars- ton, of Meredith.
(3) George B., b. Oct. 14, 1861 ; m. Sept., 1885, Alice May Allen, of Nashua. He is now in trade in Burlington, Vt.
Children, by 2d wife,-
(4) Emma Maria, b. June 30. 1867, has recently graduated from the N. H. State Normal School, and is a very successful teacher.
(5) Jennie Hannah, b. April 22, 1874.
(6) Hattie Mabel, b. July 15, 1877.
V. Daniel Woodward, b. in Sutton, Dec. 27, 179 -; m. 1816, Betsey Moore, of Newburyport, Mass., who d. Jan. 8, 1851, aged 58. Children,-
1. Sylvester, b. in Sutton, Dec. 10, 1816 ; d. Dec. 31, 1874 : m. Nov. 21, 1844, Mary A. Tinker, of Ellsworth, Me. Children,-
(1) Azilla M., b. July 30, 1850.
(2) Carrie A., b. Oct. 10, 1852; d. 1854.
(3) Frank Harvey, b. April 6, 1855.
Mr. Woodward was a carpenter by trade, residing for many years in Lowell, Mass.
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2. Arvilla, b. in Sutton, 1818; m. 1848, Norris Nichols, of Reading, Mass., now resident in Chelsea.
6. Emily G., b. in Sutton, JJune 10, 1820. For many years she was a successful and popular teacher in the schools in Lowell, where she still resides.
4. Daniel, b. at Canterbury, Nov., 1822 ; d. Aug. 29, 1825.
5. Moses, b. in Canterbury, Oct. 19, 1824; d. Sept. 13, 1825.
6. Mary Ann, b. in Canterbury, Jan. 22, 1828; d. Jan. 22, 1873 : m. Oct., 1846, John R. Whitcomb, of Stowe, Mass .; 4 children, only one now living.
X. Matthew Harvey Woodward, youngest child of Stephen and Lydia (Gage) Woodward, was b. in Sutton, and remained with his parents till 1823, when he, being then 19 years old, went in com- pany with his brother, Stephen G., to Ellsworth, Me., to learn the ship carpenter's trade. At this business he worked for many years, and has built several large vessels. Mr. and Mrs. Woodward have been married sixty years, and are respected by all who know them. Mr. Woodward, at the age of 86, has been able to prepare the fol- lowing record of his children with his own hand :
" Matthew Harvey Woodward, b. March 25, 1804; m. Jan. 25, 1830, Julia S. Whittaker, of Ellsworth, Me. Children,-
1. Charles H., m. Priscilla Springer, of Boston ; 1 son, d. aged 10 years.
2. Alvah K., m. Elizabeth Jordan, of Ellsworth; 1 dau.
3. Marilla K., m. Spencer S. Higgins, of Ellsworth. She d. a few years after marriage, leaving 1 dau.
4. Llewellyn D., m. Elizabeth Nichols, of Belfast, Me .; 1 son.
5. Fanny A., d. unmarried, aged 23.
6. William P., m. Alice M. Bartlett, of Ellsworth ; 3 sons and 1 dau.
7. Lydia K., m. Spencer S. Higgins (2d wife) ; 3 sons and 1 dau.
8. Julia A., m. Eugene K. Morany, of Ellsworth; 2 sons.
9. Clifton, m. Hattie E. Jordan, of Ellsworth; 1 dau."
Enos Woodward m. Hannah French. Children,-
Charles H., b. Aug. 28, 1867.
Willie E., b. Feb. 29, 1868.
Ollie E., b. Oct. 15, 1872.
Hattie B., b. April 20, 1874.
Charles H. Woodward m. Nov. 8, 1855, Mary J. Presby.
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WRIGHT.
The ancestor of the family of this name who became res- ident of Sutton was, it is said, of German origin. He settled in Amesbury or Newbury, whence some of the de- scendants came to Enfield. Joshua Wright, of Enfield, m. Molly Chadwick, and after some years removed to this town, and occupied the farm near Moses Wadleigh, where afterwards his son, John Wright, lived. The name of the latter will be found on record of town officers. Joshua Wright and his wife died in Sutton, the latter Feb. 3, 1811. Children, b. in New London,-
I. Hannah, b. Nov. 16, 1792; d. Nov. 15, 1855 : m. April 23, 1820, Isaac Fellows.
II. Sally, b. April 25, 1794; d. Feb. 24, 1796.
III. John, b. Nov. 22, 1795; d. Feb. 25, 1872: m. July 26, 1827, Belinda Fellows, b. in Sutton.
IV. Lydia, b. May 22, 1798 ; d. Feb. 18, 1877.
V. Betsey, b. April 27, 1800 ; m. Nov. 9, 1820, Nathaniel Flan- ders, of Hopkinton.
VI. Joshua, b. Aug. 27, 1802 ; m. Emily West, of Bradford.
VII. James, b. April 28, 1804 ; d. April 14, 1868.
VIII. Zadock, b. Oct. 4, 1806 ; d. Oct. 12, 1882.
IX. Susanna, b. Oct. 2, 1809 ; d. July 17, 1872.
VI. Joshua Wright m. Emily West, of Bradford. They have sons,-Eben, George, Henry, and Robert, who are noted railroad engineers, and Frank, who died aged 20 years. Their daughters were Emily, Abbie, now dead, Susan, who married B. F. Pillsbury, and Elizabeth, who married - Gillingham. The two last named daughters now live in Granite Falls, Minn.
I. Hannah Wright and descendants are found on page 711, but the name there given of her father is erroneous. It should be Joshua, instead of John. For record of John Wright (III) see pp. 712, 713.
Robert Wright, who died in Sutton in the winter of 1888-'89, was a half brother of Joshua Wright, Sr. Robert was supposed to be about 95 years of age. He was brought up by the Shakers in Enfield, but left them when a young man. He was a capable, indus- trious man, and of a friendly disposition, though he never married.
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YOURING OR EWINS.
Joseph Youring m. April 24, 1778, Olive Kimball. Chil- dren, b. in Sutton,-
I. Peter K., b. July 30, 1780; d. in Worcester, Mass.
II. Jonathan, b. Sept. 28, 1785 ; d. in Weedsport, N. Y., Nov., 1852.
III. Molly, b. April 12, 1787 ; d. in Hopkinton.
IV. Israel, b. Jan. 23, 1792 ; d. in Bradford, Sept. 11, 1865.
V. Sally, b. Nov. 13, 1795; d. in Warner, Oct., 1835.
Joseph Youring and wife d. in Warner. Their descend- ants changed the name to Ewins about 1800. Mr. Youring cleared and settled upon the farm best known as the Dan- iel Smith farm, in the south part of the town, which he afterwards exchanged with Dudley Bailey for his farm on the western side of the " Mink hills " in Warner.
I. Peter K. Ewins m. Ruth -. Children, b. in Sutton,-
1. Kimball, d. in Massachusetts.
2. Ruth, m. - Howe, of Worcester, Mass.
3. Ralph, settled in Worcester.
4. Nelson, m. Olivia Martin, of Vermont, where he settled : went to war and was killed in service.
1. Kimball Ewins was a cripple from his birth, but he had saved enough from his wages as shoemaker to maintain himself comfortably in his last years in a church home. He never married.
Peter K. Ewins moved to Vermont and died there.
II. Jonathan Ewins m. Dec. 25, 1825, Mrs. Jennie (McMasters) Little, of Newbury, b. in Francestown, April 16, 1777 ; d. July 18, 1858, in Weedsport, N. Y. Children, b. in Newbury,-
1. Jonathan, Jr., b. Oct. 24, 1806; d. Nov. 15, 1867, in Warner.
2. Mary, b. Oct. 28, 1808.
3. Elizabeth, b. Dec. 20, 1809.
4. Joseph, b. Dec. 24, 1810 ; d. Dec. 15, 1886.
5. Madison, b. Feb. 12, 1812.
6. Jennie, b. April 5, 1815.
7. Alice, b. Oct. 3, 1817 ; d. June 18, 1840.
Jonathan Ewins was quite a noted man in Newbury. He was a farmer, carpenter, and was also a drovier or dealer in cattle. Later he removed to New York, where most of his children settled.
1. Jonathan Ewins, of Newbury, m. May 1, 1830, Mary J. Ingalls, of Warner, dau. of John and Susan (Cheney) Ingalls. Children, b. in Warner,-
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(1) Herbert, b. Dec. 30, 1830 ; d. July 3, 1832.
(2) Louisa J., b. March 17, 1834.
(3) Herbert J., b. Oct. 22, 1838.
(4) George W., b. April 1, 1840.
(5) Alice A., b. Jan. 16, 1848.
(2) Louisa J. Ewins m. July 17, 1857, Edward Kimball, of Hillsbor- ough. Children,-
Ella M., b. July, 1858.
Warren C., b. Jan. 14, 1866.
Belle, b. April, 1869; m. Geo. Staniels, of Hillsborough Bridge.
Ella M. Kimball m., 1st, Augustus Rogers, of Lebanon. After a few years he died, and she m., 2d, Frank Gordon, of Henniker.
(3) Herbert J. Ewins m. Nov., 1861, Lucetta Pierce, of Bradford, dau. of Cummings and Caroline (Dowlin) Pierce. Children,-
Marietta, b. Dec. 25, 1863, in Bradford; m. Sept. 1, 1888, Al- pheus Huntoon, of Salisbury.
Ida M., b. Feb. 17, 1866.
(4) George W. Ewins, of Warner, m. Mary A. Ward, of Bradford, dau. of Lindon and Maria (Ward) Ward. No ch. Mrs. Ewins d. Dec. 5, 1880, in Bradford, and her husband m., 2d, Jan. 1, 1882, Hattie G. Chadwick, of Sutton, dau. of Edmund and Tabitha (Peters) Chad- wick. He is a farmer, living near Bradford pond. For many years he has done an extensive business in cattle and other stock, and has also been engaged in other branches of business.
(5) Alice A. Ewins m. Sept. 25, 1864, Henry J. Brown, of Warner. Children, b. in Warner,-
Mary A., b. Nov. 6, 1872. Carrie L., b. May 8, 1879.
Mary A. Brown m. Nov. 6, 1887, Herbert M. Cheney, of Warner.
2. Mary Ewins m. George Holland, of Weedsport, N. Y. Chil- dren,-
(1) Alice E., m. Abner Hoyt, of New York. She d. Dec., 1888. (2) Maria M., m. Waterman Stevens, of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Mary (Ewins) Holland m., 2d, - French, of Weedsport.
3. Elizabeth Ewins m. John St. John, of Illinois. They have two sons now living in Stirling, Ill.
4. Joseph Ewins m. Adeline Hess, of Weedsport. Child,-
(1) Percival, b. at Weedsport.
5. Madison Ewins went to Weedsport, N. Y.
6. Jennie Ewins went, probably, to Illinois.
7. Alice Ewins m. Cyrenus A. Norris, of Weedsport. Child,-
(1) Mary E., b. at Weedsport; m. E. M. Stevens. They had 4 sons and a daughter, Jennie, who m. Jesse Hennings, of N. Y.
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III. Molly Youring m. Ezra Jones, Jr., probably 2d wife, as according to town records he m. Nov. 16, 1797, Ruth Page, b. May 6, 1774, who, it is supposed, was half sister to Molly Youring. Children of Ezra and Molly,-
1. Elizabeth.
2. Kimball, who d. in childhood.
Dea. Ezra Jones moved to Hopkinton and died there, as did also his widow, a few years later.
1. Elizabeth Jones m. Joseph Philbrook, of Sutton, who was a descendant of Benjamin and Sarah (Chute) Philbrook, but his right place in the record of their issue is not found. He lived near the South village. Children,-
(1) Fanny.
(2) Joseph, d. young.
(3) Mehitabel.
Mrs. Elizabeth (Jones) Philbrook m., 2d, Jonah Campbell, of Hop- kinton. Child,-
(4) Francis, now resident in Colorado.
Jonah Campbell was a noted drummer, and as such was known far and wide, as also was his son Francis.
Israel Youring m. Deborah Lowe, of Antrim. No children. They lived in Warner and Bradford, and his sister, Sally Youring, spent the last part of her life with him. She never married.
DANIEL EMERY.
The following, received too late for insertion in its proper place, is here added, the interest attaching to the fact of Mr. Emery's having served in both our wars with England making it important to preserve all that can be learned concerning him. The information was obtained through the agency of Charles E. Emery, of New York city, and from Rev. Rufus Emery, who is now engaged in col- lecting material for a history of the Emery family.
This Daniel Emery was baptized in Newbury, Mass., Feb. 26, 1764. The baptism of infants usually took place on the 2d Sunday after birth. He settled in Sutton, and m. Mary Jones, and d. in Wilmot, Aug. 29, 1850. His wife d. Nov. 12, 1849. Children, ---
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I. John, b. March, 1795 ; d. when 18 years of age.
II. Daniel, m. Rebecca Chase.
III. Ezra, m. Jane Dole.
IV. Judith, m. Eben White. She was b. 1804.
V. Timothy, b. 1808; m. Fanny Jones.
It was within the recollection of Sutton people that Mr. Emery's wife was a daughter of Ezra Jones, Sr., the first miller, but there was some confusion as to her given name. Mary is not found on the Sutton record of Mr. Jones's children, probably because she was born before the family came to Sutton. The Betsey or Hitty who is marked III of Ezra Jones's children on page 780 of this history, should therefore read simply "Betsey, b. June 16, 1788," as it is here made certain that she is not, as was supposed, the wife of Daniel Emery.
It is also fully established by the knowledge and recol- lection of Sutton people that the Daniel Emery who is named among the soldiers from Sutton in the War of 1812 is Daniel Emery, Sr., and not his son Daniel, as has been suggested lately. The circumstance of his serving in both wars was frequently spoken of by the old people, and never doubted or contradicted. It will be seen that the name on the list of 1812 soldiers was not Daniel Emery, Jr.
As to Mr. Emery's Revolutionary service his pension record gives the following information :
He enlisted for three years in March, 1780 or '81, under Capt. Eleazer Frye, in Col. Dearborn's regiment (called the 1st). He joined this company at a place called Soldier's Fortune, near West Point, N. Y. In November, 1821, he was aged 57 years, and his wife, named Mary, was aged 53 years at the same date, his daughter Judith, aged 17, and son Timothy, aged 13.
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DEAF AND DUMB.
In 1822 the legislature of New Hampshire made appropriation of a sum of money to be expended at Hartford Institute for the education of such deaf mutes as desire an education.
Ozro Kimball, son of John and Lucinda (Fowler) Kimball, was born in Sutton Sept. 7, 1811. When about three years old he lost his hearing, in consequence of being very sick with canker-rash. His uncle, Capt. Levi Fowler, was much interested in the child, and, after some years' time and considerable effort, managed to obtain admission for him to the asylum at Hartford, taking him there himself. He was remarkably smart and intelligent, learned rapidly, and acquired a good education. He grew to manhood, married a deaf-mute, a lady whose acquaintance he made at the asylum. They had three children, all of them bright and intelli- gent, and they can hear perfectly well. Mr. Kimball was for several years employed in a pianoforte manufactory in Boston, where he had charge of some department of the work. He acquired a good property. He was killed on a railroad a few years ago, not hear- ing the approaching train behind him, when he imprudently at- tempted to cross the track.
Mary Ann Parker, daughter of Elisha and Lydia (Ambrose) Parker, also lost her hearing in consequence of canker-rash. She had just begun to speak some words, and those she never forgot. She was very quick to learn, and possessed of remarkable beauty. When she was twelve years old she could "cipher," as it was then termed, as far as the "rule of three," her cousin, David Davis, having taught her by a process of his own invention. She usually attended school because she chose to go with her brothers and sis- ters. While in school she used to spend most of her time in writ- ing, the teacher setting her copies willingly. Soon after she was. twelve years of age she was sent to Hartford Asylum for her edu- cation, went through the course of study, and became a teacher there. Some years elapsed, and her health failing, her cousin, David Davis, sent for her to come to him, and when she came, evi- dently far gone in consumption, he married her, as he wrote to a friend, in order to take care of her. She soon after died. She was born July 23, 1815.
EATON GRANGE
EATON GRANGE.
EATON GRANGE.
Eaton Grange, the summer home of the sons and daughters of John Eaton, is located in the south-eastern part of the town of Sutton, on the road from South Sutton to Warner, near the highest point of Kimball's hill, so called from Caleb Kimball, its first settler, who is supposed to have come here about 1780-'81. The altitude of the site is some twelve hundred feet above sea level. The air is breezy, cool, and most healthful. The roads are hilly, but the drives are embowered with trees, shady and attractive, and the views from the open heights are magnificent. South-eastwardly can be seen the stee- ples of the Warner churches ; southerly is Stuart mountain, 1800 feet high ; south-westwardly is Lovell's mountain. Turning to the right the eye takes in Sunapee mountain, at whose base nestles Sunapee lake in all its beauty, at an altitude of about 1,100 feet; then Dresser's, King's, and New London hills, the last with its church and academy, until directly to the north the eye rests upon Kearsarge which in its majesty crowns the surrounding landscape at the height of 2,942 feet. The summit of the mountain is about eight miles from the Grange, toward which it descends continuously to Stevens brook as that courses its way toward Warner river along the foot of Kimball's hill. It is supposed that the location of Mr. Kimball's buildings was determined by the proximity of a rock-sheltered spring, on the northerly slope of the hill, of exceptionally pure water, still greatly prized.
In 1784, the town voted "to appoint a committee to accept the road laid out, passing by Joseph Wadleigh's (South Sutton) and Caleb Kimball's to Warner." Here is evidence of the home on the hill and of the highway to the commerce of the world. For a gen- eration this was the main road, hilly as it was, of travel south and south-easterly for a large population in more northerly towns. The increasing travel suggested a tavern, and soon the moderate-sized red house, first built, gave way to a more pretentious mansion. Here
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for years at night the weary traveller found rest and food for him- self and beast. Sometimes the number of lodgers was so great that they slept in rows on the floor. Here news was exchanged from the up-country and the city. Those still living recall the busy and merry scenes presented. On the broad field at the east the militia paraded at regimental muster, and the children and adults of this and surrounding towns gathered in gala dress to enjoy the holi- day and the martial display. On the opposite side of the road near the barn, Mr. Bartlett, of Warner, established a store, which was tended by his son Levi, afterward the well known agricultural and historical writer. Mr. Levi Bartlett in his old age said to the Eatons,-" I have known seven generations of your family."
In 1786, Caleb Kimball was one of a committee to locate the south meeting-house, and, as one of the selectmen, had care of the expenditure of twelve pounds raised that year for the support of schools. His home was in the " third district," and the school for his children was located on the ledge at the brow of the hill south of the road and within view of his home -- a sightly spot, a solid foundation. Rev. Dr. Horace Eaton, his grandson, who took his first lessons in this school-house, was wont to say that his education was "founded on a rock." Here the children and grandchildren of Mr. Kimball attended school, and in part acquired the intelligence for which they were noted. Tradition tells us of the sensation of admiration and wonder produced by a visit to the school of a sol- dier returned from the War of 1812, dressed in a captain's red coat. When another and better "people's college " was built, at a point on the road farther toward Warner near the Benjamin Kendrick place, this old house was removed to the new district on the road passing Jonathan Roby's, and rebuilt near Thomas Morgan's where it remains to this day. In this house John Eaton, afterward U. S. Commissioner of Education, at sixteen years of age taught his first school.
Near the school-house on the ledge, crossing the road, John Eaton, who married Mary Kimball, built his first house, carried on his trade as a brazier, and opened a store. All trace of this home is now gone except the cellar, the well, and the tansy patch. On the opposite side of the road lived Jonathan Stevens, whose daughter became Mrs. Jacob Osgood, and died in Warner over one hundred and two years of age. Only the old well and a slight depression of ground mark the site of the Stevens house.
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EATON GRANGE.
The next house crossing the road at the foot of the first hill was the home of Elijah Eaton. It is now vacant. Elijah was the brother of John Eaton, above mentioned, and of the centenarian, Nathaniel Eaton, who lived farther down the road. Here Elijah's son, Carlos, lived, raised his family, and died. Then came the Ken- dricks-Samuel, William, and Benjamin-the children of Dudley Kendrick, whose home was the second of these, the William Kendrick house. The Samuel Kendrick house was at one time occupied by John Morgan, and is now occupied by John Colby and his son Demerit. The William Kendrick house, once occupied by the Sim_ monses, by Holton Martin, and the Philbrooks, is now vacant. The Benj. Kendrick homestead, once occupied by his daughter, Mrs. P. S. H. Wadleigh and family, is now owned by Leonard F. E. Dresser. Near here Benj. Kendrick had a blacksmith shop. The new house, built by Benj. Kendrick across the road and occupied by his widow until her death, is now removed to a point opposite Hon. Geo. C. Eaton's.
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