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147. Cassius-S.6, b. Nov. 19, 1845; attended district school till 1861; Pinkerton Academy, Derry, till 1864; graduated at
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Dartmouth College, 1868; took charge of public schools of Hast- ings, Minn., in Sept. 1868, where he remained till Aug. 1878, when he removed to St. Paul, Minn., and accepted the position as principal of the high school of that city, where he still remains. He m. Aug. 30, 1869, at Nashua, N. H., Lydia-L. Ashley, b. in Northampton, Mass., March 12, 1845.
CHILDREN, BORN IN HASTINGS, MINN.
1. George-A.7, b. Nov. 27, 1870.
2. Arthur-F.7, b. Oct. 4, 1872.
3. Francena-L.7, b. Oct. 23, 1874.
4. Percy-A.7, b. Aug. 19, 1877.
148. Francena-E.6, b. Sept. 5, 1848; d. Sept. 19, 1859, æ. 11 yrs. 14 days.
149. Alphonso-F.6, b. Nov. 30, 1850; m. Eliza-M. Johnson ; res. Windham ; carpenter.
CHILD.
1. Samuel-Francis", b. in Marlboro', Mass., May 21, 1882.
150. Harlan-E.6, b. Oct. 3, 1860, at home.
CAREY FAMILY.
1. Elijah Carey1, b. in Acton, Mass., 1754; lived in Shrewsbury, same State; d. Dec. 10, 1826. IIis wife was Rebecca Burleigh, of Jaffrey, N. II. ; b. 1756, d. April, 1816. They had six chil- dren : -
2. Joel2 [8], b. April 1, 1780; d. Methuen, Mass., Sept. 24, 1839.
3. Elijah2, b. March, 1782; m. Sarah Smith ; d. Boston, Mass., 1823 ; no issue.
4. Samuel2, b. 1784; m. Martha Smith, of Rindge, N. H. Ch .: John-G.8, Samnel3, and Lewis.3
5. Lewis2, b. 1786; m. Jane Smith, of Rindge; lived in Townsend, Mass. Ch. : Mary8, Susan8, Helen3.
6. Susan2, b. 1788; d. in Boston, Mass., 1834; unm.
7. Nancy2, b. Nov. 2, 1790; d. at Boston, Mass., 1838; unm. 8. Joel2 [2], came to Windham April 15, 1822, and located on the Bahan place, near Mitchell's Pond, which he subse- quently purchased in 1836, of Oliver Saunders, of Salem, N. HI. Before coming to Windham he had lived in Reading, Mass., Salem and Derry, N. H. He moved to Methuen, Mass., and d. as stated. He m. Desire Foster, of Wilmington, Mass., who d. in Reading, 1812, æ. 30; 3 ch. He m. 2d w., Olive, dau. of Asa Corliss, of Salem, N. HI. She was b. June 6, 1782; d. at Salem, Jan. 30, 1870. Children : -
9. Eveline8, b. in Reading, Mass., Dec. 1802; d. in Reading, æ. 18 yrs.
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GENEALOGIES : CAREY : CARR.
10. Keziah3, b. in Reading, July 21, 1804; m. Parker Ban- croft, of Reading, now dec. She d. June 17, 1830. Ch .: Alber- ton-P.4; res. Woburn, Mass.
11. Gilman3, b. in Reading, Dec. 10, 1810; d. Sept. 4, 1879; res. Wakefield, Mass. He m. Betsey-M. Drake, of New Hampton, N. H., now of Wakefield, Mass.
CHILDREN.
1. Frank+, b. 1837, d. 1847.
2. Helent, b. 1839; m. Warren-HI. Godfrey, of Wakefield.
3. Albert', b. 1843; res. Melrose, Mass.
By 2d marriage : -
12. Joel-Corliss3, b. in Salem, N. H., March 3, 1817 ; lived in Windham fifteen years; was educated in the old brick school- house in District No. 1 ; left in 1837 ; at different times, has resided in Melrose 13 years. Has been twice in trade in Salem, N. H. ; came there 2d time in 1861, located at the Depot, where he has since lived; served as selectman in 1867, '68, '80, '81; representa- tive 1869, '70, and ' 82-'84; was postmaster six years. Ile m. Nov. 14, 1844, Rachael-A., dau. of William Bradford, of Salem, b. June 15, 1819 ; d. April 24, 1869. IIe m. 2d w. Sept. 29, 1870, Hannah- A .- D., dau. of Thadde. s Richardson, of Salem, b. in Dracut, Mass., June 13, 1834.
CHILDREN,
1. Rachael-Lucinda+, b. in Melrose, May 22, 1847; d. June 6, 1858.
2. Hattie-Ann4, b. in Salem, Oct. 23, 1854; m. Nov. 29, 1876, John-J. Hunt : res. Salem, N. H.
3. Alma-Lncelia+, b. in Salem, Aug. 9, 1072.
13. Silas3, b. in Derry, Sept. 16, 1818 ; d. Sept. 10, 1821.
14. Eveline3, b. in Methuen, Mass., Feb. 18, 1820; m. Smith- E. Gutterson, and resides in Methuen ; 3 ch.
15. Olives, b. Ang. 10, 1822; m. Nov. 28, 1845, James New- hall, of Melrose, Mass. ; d. there June 6, 1860 ; 4 ch.
16. Rebecca3, b. in Windham, July 16, 1824 ; d. in Melrose, Jan. 25, 1852; unm.
17. Silas8, b. in Windham, June 10, 1826; m. Deborah Crow- ell, of Sunapee, N. H .; res. Salem ; 4 ch.
CARR, KARR, OR KERR FAMILY.
Kerr or Karr, one and the same, is a true Scotch name, is well known in Scotland, and frequently met in Scottish history.
1. John Kerr1, as his name is frequently spelled in the town records, was an early resident, and on Feb. 16, 1750, a highway was laid out near John Kerr's dwelling-house, which was in the immediate vicinity of the present Carr farm, in the north part of Windham. This is the first time his name appears upon the rec- ords. He was surveyor of highways in 1754; tithing-man, 1756.
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GENEALOGIES : CARR ; CASHMAN.
2. John Karr2, his son, was b. Jan. 31, 1747. He lived on the Carr farm ; was a maker of cider wheels, as well as farmer. He m. June 26, 1776, Annie Caldwell, b. Jan. 27, 1752, and d. Aug. 4, 1804. Ile m. 2d, Sept. 19, 1805, Anna Barnet, of Londonderry. She was for many years entirely helpless with the shaking palsy, and could move neither hand nor foot. Death relieved her from suffering Jan. 23, 1836. He d. Oct. 27, 1813, and is buried in the old cemetery on the plain. Children, b. in Windham : -
3. David3, b. March 5, 1778 ; m. Anna Caldwell, of Hudson, and res. in Derry. His ch. were William4, Henry4; John4, who m. Miss Dickey, lived in Windham four years, and was killed on the M. & L. Railroad, near Wilson's crossing, in Londonderry. His son, George W. Carr5, now (1882) occupies the Carr farm in Windham ; was b. March 31, 1841 ; m. Mrs. Mary (Cole) Palmer, of Salem, Sept. 17, 1868. The succeeding children of David were Jane4, Letitia4, and Mary4.
4. John3, born Dec. 11, 1779, was the owner and ocenpant of the Karr homestead. He changed the spelling of his name from Karr to Carr. He m. Dec. 23, 1817, Sarah, dau. of John and Sarah (Burns) Campbell, and died May 6, 1860. She m. 2d, Dec. 22, 1870, Calvin Clark, a native of Acworth, who d. Dec. 2, 1871, æ. 75. She now lives quietly, in a serene old age, on the Karr homestead.
5. Sally3, b. March 1, 1783. Had a shock of palsy, and d. March 29, 1814.
6. James3, b. June 19, 1785; d. June 25, 1810.
7. Anna3, b. April 30, 1787; m. Robert-M. Campbell. (See Campbell family.)
S. Alexander3, b. June 2, 1789 ; d. July 2, 1793.
9. Asa3, b. April 10, 1791 ; d. July 16, 1793.
10. Betsey3, b. Feb. 25, 1794; d. Aug. 28, 1804.
11. Daniel3, b. May 8, 1799 ; d. Aug. 17, 1804.
CASHMAN FAMILY.
1. William2, son of William Cashman1, was b. in Kilcorney, Cork Co., Ireland, July 20, 1808; came to America, 1873; to Windham, April, 1878, having, with his son, bought the Gilbert Alexander farm, near the Junction. His wife was Johanna Rear- don. Children : -
2. Johanna3, d. young.
3. Honora3, m. Thomas Shea; res. Lawrence, Mass.
4. William3, b. May 20, 1819; came to America, 1870; res. Windham.
5. John3, b. Feb. 1852; res. Lawrence.
6. Mary3, b. May, 1858; res. Lawrence.
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GENEALOGIES : CASWELL; CHASE : CLARK.
CASWELL FAMILY.
1. James Caswell and
2. James, Jr.2, were here in 1742; evidently lived in vicinity of Copp's Hill.
3. Richard Caswell?, probably a son of James, Sr., was a sol- dier in the French and Indian war. He m. Margaret - -. Children, as appear upon the records : -
4. Joseph8, b. April 22, 1759.
5. Rachel8, b. Sept. 22, 1761.
6. Samuel8, b. Dec. 20, 1768.
CHASE FAMILY.
Daniel Chase1, b. in Derry ; lived upon, and was part owner of the MeKeen farm, near Derry line. His death occurred in town a number of years since. He m. Miss Wilson (?), of Derry, who m. for 2d husband, Lorenzo Chase, and lives in Derry. Daniel Chase had one child : -
Albert-E.2, who lives in Derry most of the time, but retains his residence in Windham.
CLARK FAMILY.
1. James Clark1 was one of the early settlers of Londonderry, and became an elder in the church.
2. His children were John2, who settled in the west part of Londonderry, and whose descendants resided there recently.
3. Matthew?, who inherited his father's farm.
4. Eleanor2, who m. Robert Hemphill, of Windham.
5. Samuel2 [15], of Windham, and
6. George2, who settled in Windham. This town was then a wilderness. They went into an unbroken forest and built a camp about thirty rods north of Henry Clark's house, and the spot is still pointed out. Together they owned a large tract of land, and finally they ran a straight line through it for a division.
George Clark? lived in and built the house which Hemphill Clark demolished a few years ago, when his new house was erected. He m. Mary Wilson, and had thirteen ch .; three d. in infancy. Children, b. in Windham : -
7. Betsey8, George8, and Jenny3, never married.
S. Naney3, m. Hugh Alexander8, and lived in Londonderry.
9. Eleanor8, mn. William Alexander ; res. Londonderry ; ch. : George4, John4, James4, William4.
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10. James3, m. Molly Clyde ; lived in Windham; rem. to Manchester where he d .; ch. : John+, m. Margaret Clyde; d. in Dracut. George4, m. Miriam Blaisdell; lives in Manchester ; no ch. Joseph4, d. in 1879 ; lived in Charlestown, Mass. Mary4, m. Dea. David Davidson, of Windham ; m. 2d, Robert-M. Campbell ; res. Manchester.
11. Annis3, m. John Craig, who d. in Derry. She d. in Windham about twenty years ago.
12. Robert3, m. Feb. 20, 1796, Patty Adams. He was b. Oct. 24, 1764. He lived on what is known as the Hardy farm, in the northwest part of the town, and also at the Centre, and d. on the Hemphill Clark place. Mrs. Clark was b. Ang. 1773; d. Oct. 16, 1820, æ. 47 yrs. 2 mos.
CHILD.
I. Joseph-Scoby+, their son, now lives on part of the original John Archibald farm, bought of Jason Packard, Sept. 5, 1854. He was b. Feb. 14, 1814 ; m. Deborah-Elizabeth, dau. of Joseph Arm- strong. Their ch. are : Burnham-A.5, b. Oct. 16, 1849 ; dec. March 22, 1865. Mattic-A.5, b. Feb. 11, 1853.
13. Mary8; m. James Diekey.
14. Grizzel3, m. James Woodburn. (See Woodburn family.)
15. Samuel2 [5]- (James1). Ile was a brother of George2; lived at or near where Henry Clark now lives. He was a very honest man, and would never receive more for an article than he would be willing to pay. A neighbor went to buy a cow of him, and asked his price. "Wait a moment, and I will tell you." Walking away a few rods and talking audibly to himself, said, " How much would Samuel (himself) be willing to pay ? Would Samuel pay so much ? No! But Samuel would pay that amount, and I will take that price." He returned, and the bargain was consummated. While returning on horseback from Butler's mill, one dark, stormy night, he lost his way. The last person he ever conversed with was the hunter Butterfield, who camped beneath Butterfield's rock. Leaving him, he started for his home, which he never reached. He died Nov. 27, 1792, æ. 67 yrs. In the morning he was found by the side of the highway, his horse with him, and with the bridle rein around his wrist. Children, b. in Windham : -
16. Roberts, b. May 20, 1768; m. Dec. 6, 1792, Mary Hemp- hill; lived on the home farm. He d. Sept. 13, 1826; she d. April 21, 1854. Children : -
17. Samuel4, lived and d. in Derry.
18. Jano4, m. Nathaniel Hemphill, of Derry.
19. Margaret4, mn. Samuel Armstrong. (See Armstrong fam- ily.)
20. Nathaniel4 [37], lived in Windham.
21. James3, lived on the Haskell farm, a part of the original tract ; m. Betsey Spear, and d. on the farm. Children :-
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22. Polly4, d. April 15, 1790, a. 2 yrs. 6 mos.
23. Robert4, d. single, March 30, 1:35, we. 35.
24. Samuel4, m. Jennie MeFee ; lived in Danvers, Mass; ch. : Lydia5, Jane5, Elizabeth5.
25. Eliza4, d. Sept. 6, 1802, æ. 1 yr. 7 mos.
26. Margaret+, single ; d. Lawrence, Mass.
27. Jane1, dec.
28. Mary+, m. - Brown ; res. Salem, Mass.
29. Betsey4, single ; d. Lynn, Mass.
30. Sally4, m. Sylvester Forbush, of Lawrence, Mass.
31. Matthew4, lived in Lynn.
32. William+, lived and d. in Lynn.
33. James+, owned the Haskell farm, which he deeded away, and d. recently in town ; single.
34. Eleanor3, m. Charles Sargent, of Derry. (See Sargent family.)
35. Matthew8, lived on the Shute farm, Derry ; ch. : Hannah4.
36. Mary8, m. - Anderson, of Deering, N. H.
37. Nathaniel8 [20] (Robert2, Samuel1). He occupied the homestead ; was b. Nov. 29, 1800 ; m. Joanna, dau. of Nathaniel Bodge, of Charlestown, Mass. ; was selectman in 1844, '45, '47, '48. He d. Dec. 13, 1860. Mrs. Clark lives on the farm with her son. Children, b. in Windham : -
38. Sarah4, b. Dec. 15, 1833 ; m. Jan. 15, 1854, Thomas-W. Simpson. (See Simpson family.)
39. Robert4, b. Dec. 7, 1835; res. Little Rock, Ark.
40. Henry4, b. Nov. 4, 1837 ; m. Evelyn-L., dau. of Dr. Dan- iel-L. Simpson, of Rumney. He lives on the place of his father's, which was the home farm of Samuel Clark2, the earliest ancestor of his race in Windham.
CHILDREN.
1. George-II.5, b. Sept. 2, 1869.
2. Joanna5, b. March 24, 1871.
3. Rosa-J.5, b. June 11, 1875.
4. Angelines, b. March 24, 1877.
41. Caleb-B.4, b. March 6, 1841; res. Windham, and owns the farm formerly belonging to John Armstrong3, and also to his son James4; farmer ; m. Sept. 6, 1865, Nancy-R., dau. of Edward Ballon, of Derry.
CHILDREN.
1. Lillie-I.5, b. Sept. 1, 1866.
2. Edward-B.5, b. Aug. 6, 1871.
3. Mary-L.5, b. Sept. 11, 1873.
42. Nathaniel-Hemphill+, b. April 4, 1843 ; m. Ervina Peach, of Mt. Desert, Me. ; in lumber business; res. Winona, Minn.
43. Marietta4, b. Aug. 20, 1845; res. Windham.
44. Joanna-Rosalie+, b. June 2, 1851; m. David Crowell. (See Crowell family.) Res. Winona, Minn.
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CLYDE, OR CLOYD, FAMILY.
Daniel Clyde1, the emigrant ancestor of the Windham Clydes, tradition says, was born at Clydesdale, near the beautiful river Clyde, in Scotland, in 1683. He emigrated from Londonderry, Ireland, and settled in Londonderry, N. H., in the part which is now Windham, on the farm at present owned by Olinthus-A. Simpson. The time of his emigration is uncertain, but tradition and circumstances seem to fix the date at about 1732, or a little previous. He had a younger brother named Michael1, who subsequently followed him to America and settled in Pennsyl- vania, though his intention was to join Daniel at Londonderry ; but, landing farther South, and the facilities for traveling being poor and the distance considerable, he relinquished the plan and settled in one of the Scotch settlements of Pennsylvania. Com- munication was kept up between the families for a time. My investigations have shown that Michael settled in East Allen, Penn. He was 1 1710, and d. May 7, 1794, in his 84th year. His wife was Bridget, who d. Dec. 15, 1786, in 66th year. Ch. : Ann2 and Mary2, who m. and d. before Nov. 15, 1785; John2, d. 1826, in 81st year; James2, d. 1827; Margaret2, Lettice2, and Elizabeth2. The ch. of John2, son of Michael1, were Sarah3, Margaret3, Mary8, Elizabeth3, and James8. The last James3 d. 1866, in 84th year ; In. Hannah Horner. Their son Joseph4, b. April 4, 1806, is still living in Washington, Washington Co., Ia. His son, Rev. John C. Clyde5, preacher and author, res. in Bloomsbury, N. J.
1. Daniel Clyde1, of Windham, was selectman of Windham in 1747. Some of his children were b. in Londonderry, Ireland. He m. Esther, dau. of Hugh Rankin, an emigrant to Londonderry from the county of Antrim, Ireland. If she was his first wife, which is hardly probable, she must have married him while quite young in Ireland, as her parents emigrated in 1722. She was b. 1706, and d. Feb. 16, 1779. She was a woman of worth and pos- sessed a strong religious character. He was b. 1683 ; d. June 4, 1753, æ. 70 yrs. Children : -
2. Joseph2 [11], b. Ireland, 1722; m. Margaret Moffitt; d. June 7, 1805 ; x. 83.
3. Hugh2 [18], b. about 1724; m. March 5, 1756, Sarah Mof- fitt ; lived on the Olinthus-A. Simpson place.
4. John2, b. abont 1726, Ireland; m. Mary Moffitt, a sister of his brothers' wives. He lived on the farm Dr. S .- D. York first occupied in the southern part of Windham. He was a surveyor of land, a good mathematician, and had good abilities. His memory was very retentive, with the early history of the town he was quite familiar, and he was considered an authority in our local past. He was selectman in 1764, and report says he received one dollar for his services. Having no children, he gave his property to Joseph Clydes, his nephew, to support himself and
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wife the rest of their days. He must have been born about 1726. No records.
5. Daniel2, b. Ireland about 1728; settled in Clyde, Clydes- ville or Johnstown, between Albany and Rochester, N. Y. He left no family.
6. Ann2, b. Ireland about 1730; m. Capt. David Gregg, the seaman, April 6, 1756. (See Gregg family.)
7. Samnel2 [28], b. Windham, April 11, 1732; moved to Cherry Valley, N. Y. ; d. Nov. 30, 1790.
S. Mary2, b. Windham about 1735; m. Mr. Parker, of Litch- field. They had a family and he died. She m. 2d, her early and rejected lover, Col. James Gilmore, of Windham.
9. Nancy2, b. Windham about 1740; m. Mr. Stuart and set- tled in Dunbarton. No ch.
10. Agnes2, b. Windham, June 28, 1744.
11. Col. Joseph2 [2] (Daniel1), was b. in Ireland in 1722; by trade a brick-maker, and worked in Billerica, Mass., where he became acquainted with Margaret Moffitt (whom he married), who came from Tyrone County, Ireland, when seven years of age, with her father. They were thirteen weeks and three days com- ing over, and when they arrived at Boston they offered prayers of gratitude before leaving the ship. Her father was a maker of spinning-wheels. He lived in Lunenburg, then in Billerica, where by accident he eut his wrist and bled to death. She related the fact that wild animals were plenty when she first settled in Windham. Sometimes, while she was spinning, the bears would come and look in at the windows. Mr. Clyde kept two dogs, one to stay at the house with his wife, the other to hunt bears out of the corn. He lived at what is still known as the "Joseph Clyde farm," in a one-story house near the highway, a few rods east of the present house. The ancient cellar can still be seen. He was commissioned lieutenant of a company, May 7, 1764; as captain of the company, Eighth Regt., May 3, 1770. He was captain of a company of minute-men during the Revolutionary war, rallied with his men at the "Lexington alarm" (see page 67), and was commissioned captain of a company of minute-men, with rank as colonel, Feb. 16, 1787. He was selectman in 1749- 50. He d. June 7, 1805, æ. 83. His wife d. July 14, 1814, æ. 88. Children, b. Windham : -
12. Daniel3, b. Sept. 25, 1754; a soldier of the Revolution ; m. Margaret, dau. of Samuel McAdams; settled in Lyme, N. H. ; d. about 1825 ; 6 ch .: Josephus4, Samuel4, John4, Jenny4, Mary4, and Ann4.
13. Ann3, b. April 16, 1756; m. 3d w. John Marshall, of Litchfield ; d. about 1830 ; no issue.
14. Margaret3, b. May 10, 1758; m. her cousin, Samuel Clyde; went to Rochester, N. Y .; she d. in Detroit; 3 sons. John4 was killed at Plattsburg, N. Y., in 1812-15 war. Samuel4
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d. single. Hugh+ m. and left two sons, who, by report, reside in Van Buren Co., Mich.
15. Mary8, b. Nov. 17, 1760; m. James Clark ; d. 1840. (See Clark family.)
16. John3 [37], b. Sept. 19, 1763; m. Phebe, dau. of Daniel Wilson, of Pelham.
17. Joseph3 [43]. b. Feb. 12, 1766; m. Elizabeth, dau. of Samuel and Elizabeth (Gilmore) Wilson.
18. Hugh2 [3] (Daniel1). He was b. in Ireland about 1726, and became possessor of the Olinthus-A. Simpson farm, on which he lived and died. He built the second frame-house in town. He m. Sarah Moffitt, March 5, 1756, who d. Feb. 17, 1777, in her 44th year. Children, b. Windham : -
19. Samuel3, b. April 16, 1758; m. Margaret Clyde. (See No. 14.)
20. William3, rem. to Cherry Valley, N. Y.
21. John3 (49), b. 1762; lived on Olinthus-A. Simpson farm ; d. Derry, May 18, 1825, æ. 63.
22. Joseph3 [57], b. 1762; m. Mehitable Griffin ; rem. to Hancock.
23. Mary3, m. James Caldwell, of Litchfield; rem. to Salem, N. Y.
24. Nancy3, umm .; d. in town, Oct. 1, 1841, æ. 75 yrs.
25. Rebecca3, m. Mr. Warren; res. Salem, N. Y.
26. Esther3, m. JJames Bell; rem. to Johnstown, N. Y. ; 2 ch .: Mary4, res. Johnstown, N. Y .; James+, res. Hartford, Ct.
27. Sallie3, m. 2d, w. Dea. David Gregg, Ang. 4, 1806; no ch. (See Gregg family.)
14428. Col. Samuel2 [7] (Daniel1). Col. Samuel Clyde was b. in Windham, April 11, 1732. He was one of the most renowned military men which Windham has given to the country. He worked upon his father's farm in the south part of Windham (the O .- A. Simpson farm) until he was nearly twenty years of age, and was well educated for those times. Being of enterprising charac- ter, he sought a wider field than his native town for his opening powers. He went to Cape Breton and engaged in the trade of ship-builder; then removed to Halifax, and helped construct a dock for the British navy. In 1757 he returned to Windham. He was twenty-five years of age, full of ambition and military zeal. War was raging. The great contest for supremacy in this western world was going on between England and France. Young Clyde proceeded at once to join a company of rangers and bateaux men, and was commissioned in the field as captain by General Abercrombie, May 25, 1758. He with his company joined the army under General Abercrombie, and was in the disas- trous attack on Ticonderoga, July 5. The storm of disaster and death overtook the army, and the defeat was almost as sad as the repulse of General Braddock. Gallant men made
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heroic fight, but in vain. He continued in the army during the war, sharing its successes and defeats. He was present at the capture of Fort Frontenac, and afterwards passed up the lakes as far as Detroit.
He left the military service in 1761, and married, at Sche- nectady, N. Y., Catherine Wasson, a niece of Dr. Matthew Thornton, the surgeon of his regiment and afterwards signer of the Declaration of Independence. She was then twenty-four years of age, and was a woman of marked character. She was patriotic, resolute, energetic, and had a fine education. She was descended from men who had nobly battled and suffered at the siege of Londonderry, Ireland, and was well fitted to be the wife of the gallant sollier. In 1762 he removed to Cherry Valley, N. Y., where he lived till his death. He engaged in farming and building. In 1762 he purchased a farm ever since known as the Clyde farm, and now (1882) is owned and lived upon by his great-grandson, Dr. James-D. Clyde.
But the storm of the Revolution was gathering blackness, and the patriotic sons of America were being called to battle and sacrifice. When the news of Bunker Hill reached Cherry Valley, a company was formed, July 13, 1775, with Samuel Clyde, captain, and John Campbell, Jr., lieutenant.
In the fall of 1775 he was commissioned captain by the Con- gress of New York. He was appointed adjutant of the regiment of which Nicholas Herkimer was colonel. Subsequently a regi- ment was formed, of which Ebenezer Cox was colonel, Samuel Campbell was lieutenant-colonel, and Samuel Clyde was major. It was this regiment which stood the brunt of the terrible battle of Oriskany, in August, 1777.
Major Clyde was struck with a clubbed musket and knocked down, but he wrested it from his assailant, and it is now in the possession of Dr. James-D). Clyde. On Nov. 11, 1778, was the massacre at Cherry Valley. Early on the morning of that fatal day a signal-gun from the fort caused Major Clyde to hasten there to learn the news. Before he could return, his house was sur- rounded by tories and Indians. Mrs. Clyde, seeing the approach of the enemy, fled with her eight children into the thickest of the forest. There she remained for twenty-four hours, wet with rain, and chilled with the cold, without food, and no shelter save as they cowered in the storm beneath a sheltering log. All per- ishable property was burned or carried away. The next day Mrs. Clyde and children were taken to the fort, and all survived the fearful ordeal.
He was commissioned lieutenant-colonel and colonel in 1778- 81. He was a member of the Committee of Safety from the beginning to the close of the war, which had control of the county. He was a member of the legislature in 1777. He served as sheriff of Montgomery Co. in 1785, and held this place several years.
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GENEALOGIES : HON. GEORGE-CLINTON CLYDE+.
In all these various positions, civil and military, his duties were discharged with marked ability. He closed his honorable and eventful life at the "Clyde farm," Nov. 30, 1790. His wife sur- vived him many years. Children, b. Cherry Valley, N. Y. : -
29. Agnes3, b. Nov. 1, 1762 ; m. - Schermerhorn.
30. Anna3, b. Oct. 25, 1764 ; m. John Thornton, whose son, Wm .- A. Thornton, was a brigadier-general in the Regular Army in our civil war, in charge of ordnance department, etc., at Gov- ernor's Island, N. Y.
31. Jennie®, b. Dec. 26, 1766; m. - - Schermerhorn.
32. Catherine3, b. July, 1768 ; m. Lester Holt.
33. Matthew3, b. Sept. 16, 1770; m. Jennie Clark; sons, Steuben4, Thornton4, William4, Joseph4. Steuben and Thornton each had sons in civil war. Thornton's two sons were killed.
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