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an advanced age, with her son James3, in Antrim, and d. June 7, 1823, æ. 83 yrs. Children, b. in Windham : -
10. James3, b. Aug. 14, 1761 : d. Jan. 2, 1843. He was a Revolutionary soldier from Windham; removed to Antrim in 1783, and became prominent in the town, and was held in the highest respect. In 1788 he m. Katherine Aiken, who d. Sept. 6. 1820. He m. 2d, May 4, 1823, Mrs. Jennet (Hopkins) Cleaves, his cousin, and dau. of Robert Hopkins", of Londonderry.
CHILDREN. BORN IN ANTRIM.
1. James, Jr.4. b. March 7. 1789; in. Sarah Caldwell; res. Antrim. Six ch., two d. young : Luther-1.5, d. in Key West, 1848. Fanny5, m. Sept. 5, 1839, John-F. Marshall; res. Nashua: d. 1846; one son, James-H.6, res. Webster, Mass. Kate-L.5, m. Parker-H. Pearson ; rem. to Milwaukee. Wis. Mary-E.s, m. 1861. M .- H. Dousman, Milwaukee : one ch., James-II.6
2. Janet, b. Sept. 6, 1790: in. Jacob Miller, Dec. 16, 1813; d. July 30, 1815.
3. Isebella+, b. July 28, 1792; in. George Dunean. Dec. 20, 1814; d. June 26, 1864.
4. John+, b. Oct. 30, 1794; m. Abby Pratt, of Antrim. They removed to Jamestown, N. Y., and d. 1873; one son, Henry-Reeds, physician in Buffalo, N. Y.
5. William-C.+, b. July 1, 1799; d. Sept. 3, 1800.
6. Clark4, b. Jan. 14, 1801; a man of large natural endowment; promi- nent in Antrim; m. March 26, 1845, Lucy-P. Lawrence, who d. Oct. 23, 1852; he d. Dec. 29, 1881. Ch., Amorett5, m. Nov. 3, 1869, George-B. Williams, of Williamsville, Vt .; ch. : John6 and Luella5. Luella5, b. Feb. 27, 1848 ; d. April, 1860. James-C.5, b. Oct. 10, 1852.
7. Betsey-A.4, Feb. 9, 1804; m. Amasa Kimball; res. Lowell; one son, John5.
8. Milton-W.+, b. Dec. 20, 1807: m. Rachel Newhall, of Boston; d. at Upper Alton. Ill.
11. John3 [23], b. 1762; d. 1846, æ. 84 yrs. ; lived in Wind- ham, and known as " Woods John."
12. Ruth8, m. Samuel McAdams.
13. Sallys, m. Jonathan Morison, b. Londonderry, July, 1759; d. Rockingham, Vt., March 7, 1847. He was son of Joseph2, and grandson of John Morison1, who d. in Londonderry, 1736, at the reputed age of 108 years; she d. 1798. Six children : Betsey4, Polly4, Jonathan4, Hannah4, Sally4, Sophia4.
14. Mary-Ann3, b. Sept. 8, 1779; d. at Medina, Mich., Aug. 27, 1848. She m. Sept. 13, 1804, Nathaniel Morison5, of Peter- boro'. A sketch of her life will be found in the record of the Morison family. (See Morison family.)
15. Betsey-Ann3, b. Sept. 10, 1779; m. April 29, 1806, James Gregg, of Londonderry, and was mother of Prof. Jarvis4 Gregg, b. Sept. 1808. He was an eloquent speaker, a fine scholar, and was one of the most brilliant men New Hampshire has produced. He m. a daughter of Ezekiel Webster, and d. June 28, 1836, a few days after marriage, and while professor at Western Reserve College, Hudson, O.
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GENEALOGIES : ROBERT HOPKINS2.
16. Robert2 [5] (John1). He lived in the stone house with his father, on the Hopkins farm, now owned by Phineas-D. Scott, though the house stood in Londonderry. He m. Miss Cochran, of New Boston, who was deranged for many years before her death. Children, b. in Londonderry : -
17. Solomon3, killed between Derry upper and lower villages, by the upturning of a cart.
18. Thomas3, was drowned.
19. Janet3, m. Dr. Nathan-W. Cleaves, of Antrim, who d. 1812. She m. 2d, in 1823, her cousin, James, son of John and Isabella (Reid) Hopkins.
20. Naomi3, on April 2, 1796, was a "spinster" in Antrim.
21. Elizabeth3 was, the same date, a "spinster " in Greenfield.
22. John3 [36], b. March 12, 1771 ; removed to Sedgwick, Mass., now Maine ; known as "Easter John " and "Baptist John."
23. John3 [11] (John2, John1), b. 1762. At one time there were four men by name of John Hopkins, who lived on the two farms in Windham, -"Big John," "Little John," "Baptist" or " Easter John," and " Woods John."
" Baptist John" was so named on account of his religious belief ; he was No. 22. "Big John " was probably John the emigrant, No. 1, and " Little John," his son, who m. Isabella Reid, No. 9. " Woods John" was the subject of this sketch, and was so named because he lived in the woods. This was upon the farm now owned by Michael Goodwin, south of James-P. Hughes's. He m. Elizabeth, dau. of John and Mehitable (Buz- well) Hughes. Sold his farm to Joseph Proctor, and d. in Ben- nington, N. Y., 1846. Children, b. in Windham : -
24. William4, b. Jan. 1, 1787; m. Lucy Winters, of Cincin- nati, O .; brick-maker ; d. at Covington, Ky., 1852. Seven children.
25. James4, b. Nov. 27, 1789; m. April 29, 1817, Elizabeth, dlau. of John Dinsmoor; farmer; lived in Plymouth, O., where he d. Jan. 7, 1879. She d. March 21, 1871, æ. 79 yrs.
CHILDREN.
1. Samuel5, b. April 7, 1818; m. Jan. 13, 1842; res. Willshire, Van Wert Co., O
2. Isabella5, b. Dec. 27, 1819; m March 14, 1839 ; res. Plymouth, Rich- land Co., O.
3. John-W.5, b. Aug. 24, 1821 ; d. April 16, 1840.
4. James5, b. Dec. 8, 1823 ; d. July 12, 1829.
5. Robert-M.5, b. May 18, 1826; m. Oct. 9, 1848; farmer; res. N. Fair- fleld, Huron Co., O.
6. Andrew-H.5, b. Sept. 12, 1828; d. July 22, 1838.
7. James5, h. June 13, 1831 ; d. July 19, 1831.
8. James-L.5, b. Dec. 4, 1832; m. Dec. 29, 1859 ; fruit-grower; res. South Haven, Van Buren Co., Mich.
9. Hiram-C.5, b. Jan. 25, 1836; d. Murfreesboro', Ten., July 8, 1863 ; member Sixty-fifth Regt. O. Vols.
10. Elizabeth5, b. July 16, 1838; m. June 3. 1866.
11. William-A.5, b. Oct. 17. 1840: d. March 3, 1841
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GENEALOGIES : MEHITABLE-H. HOPKINS ..
26. Isabella4, b. March 6, 1791 ; m. Dec. 19, 1816, John Reid, of Derry. Two ch. : Adaline5, m. - Blake; res. in Danvers, where she died ; Isabella5, m.
27. Mehitable-HI.4, b. Jan. 29, 1796 ; m. Dec. 25, 1817, Samuel Saunders, b. Salem, N. H., Ang. 17, 1792 ; ship-carpenter; res. Boston, Mass. He d. April 8, 1846, æ. 54. She d. Jan. 16, 1882.
CHILDREN.
1. Caroline-M.5, b. April 15, 1820; m. Nov. 28, 1839, Moses Densmore, of Boston. One ch., Charles-Danas, b. Oet. 23, 1840, who in. Sept. 1, 1868, Ellen-J. Brinner; and his ch. are Carrie", Edward-D .? , George-E.7. Albert-A.7, and John-HI.7; res. West Somerville.
2. Elizabeth-H.5, b. Sept. 11, 1823; in. Nov. 28, 1839. Edward Dana, of Boston. Ch .. Edward-L.6. b. July 23, 1859.
28. Samuel, b. March 12, 1799; m. Nancy Nichols, of Mal- den ; lived and died in Malden, Mass.
29. Matthew-Reid4, b. Feb. 27, 1801; d. in Cincinnati, O.
30. Nathaniel-M.4, b. 1803; d. May 6, 1836; m. Emeline Nor- ton ; lived in Bennington, N. Y. No children.
31. Sarah4, b. Sept. 7, 1805 ; m. Ang. 10, 1834, Daniel Holt, b. Antrim, N. H., Dec. 11, 1801 ; d. Jan. 11, 1876, and res. Nor- wich, Conn. She d. May 6, 1871, æ. 65.
CHILDREN.
1. Elizabeth-A.5, b. Baltimore, Md., Nov. 30, 1837; teacher in Norwich, Conn.
2. Sarah-J.5, b. Worcester, Mass., Oct. 20, 1839; d. Aug. 10, 1843.
3. Mary-F.5, b. Worcester, May 29, 1842; d. Aug. 4, 1843.
4. Willie-P.5, b. Norwich, Conn., March 13, 1848; d. Jan. 21, 1854.
5. Jennie-S.5, b. Norwich, April 30, 1850; m. Jan. 26, 1875, John-C. Peck- ham; res. Norwalk, Conn.
32. Mary4, m. Philip Livingstone, of Bath, N. Y .; res. Schenectady ; d. May 14, 1878, æ. 67 yrs. He d. 1873. One ch.
33. Eliza4, b. March 13, 1813; m. Aug. 1837, Luther Pollard, of Hudson ; res. Charlestown, Mass.
CHILDREN, BORN IN BOSTON.
1. Mary-E.5, b. Feb. 18, 1839.
2. George-E.5. b. Dec. 13, 1841.
3. Caroline-D.5. b. Nov. 12, 1843; m. March 3, 1872, R -F. Parker, of Boston. Four children.
34. John4, b. Aug. 3, 1815; single ; d. in Bennington, N. Y., æ. about 35.
35. Lucinda-Gregg4, b. Oct. 24, 1819; m. April 3, 1845, Jonathan Bass, of Cowlesville, N. Y. He d. June 4, 1860.
CHILDREN.
1. Lucinda-Gregg5, m. April 27, 1865, Henry-C. Sargent.
2. Ida-Isabelle5, b. Aug. 25, 1857 ; d. Dec. 16, 1876.
36. John3 [22] (Robert2, John1). He was b. in Londonderry, March 12, 1771 ; by trade a joiner. By the death of his two
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GENEALOGIES : JOHN HOPKINS3.
brothers, the one half of the Hopkins property, deeded by his grandfather, John Hopkins, fell to him. But he had learned the carpenter's trade, and removed to Sedgwick, Mass., now Maine. After the death of Robert2, his father, his unmarried sisters, Naomi3, of Antrim, and Elizabeth3, of Greenfield, and his married sister, Mrs. Jennet3 Cleaves, of Antrim, for the consideration of $2,000, deeded all their rights in their father's estate, April 2, 1796, and before many years he returned to the original Hopkins homestead on the line between the two towns. He was known as " Easter John," because he came from the east, and as " Bap- tist John," on account of his religious faith. He erected the present house in Windham, and was in good circumstances. He m. Dec. 4, 1796, in Trenton, Maine, Mary Hopkins, a relative. She was a lovely, attractive, and excellent woman, and d. Feb. 28, 1826. He was selectman, 1817, '18, '19, and '27. He m. 2d, Lydia, a sister of Rev E .- L. Parker, of Derry. He was a Bap- tist by profession, and a good man. But the troubles of his later life preyed upon his mind, causing him to swerve somewhat from the high standard of his more robust and prosperous days. He d. April 6, 1844. Children, b. Trenton, Me. : -
37. Robert4 [40], b. Oct. 15, 1797 ; d. May 13, 1849.
38. John4, b. Jan. 12, 1799; d. Dec. 31, 1823, at Brown University.
39. Elizabeth-Anderson4, b. Jan. 8, 1801; m. Feb. 15, 1821, Benjamin-F. Senter. (See Senter family.)
40. Robert4 [37] (John3, Robert2, John1). He succeeded his father on the Hopkins homestead; m. May 9, 1828, Ruth Page, of Derry, and d. May 13, 1849; she d. April 2, 1870. Children, b. in Windham : -
41. Robert-John5, b. Feb. 13, 1829; attended Pinkerton Academy considerably; succeeded his father on the farm, which he retained till Nov. 18, 1859, when he sold and subsequently left town, leaving the Hopkins name extinet in Windham ; was seleet- man in 1853 and '62; m. March 26, 1857, Mary-Jane Porter; res. Big River, Mendocino Co., Cal .; is a rancher.
CHILDREN.
1. Nellie6, b. Windham, Sept. 22, 1859.
2. Charles6, b. Derry, Dec. 7, 1860.
3. Annie6, h. Amesbury, Mass., March 5, 1874. All deceased.
42. Mary-Patten5, b. March 20, 1831; d. Sept. 25, 1848.
43. Helen-Marie5, b. Sept. 19, 1835; d. Sept. 1, 1839.
44. Helen-Marie5, 2d, b. Nov. 13, 1839; m. July 4, 1857, Albert-O. Porter; d: Nov. 27, 1857.
45. Elizabeth-Jane5, b. Feb. 15, 1842; d. May 12, 1849.
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GENEALOGIES : ROBERT HOPKINS !.
ROBERT HOPKINS'S FAMILY.
1. John Hopkins1, who married Elizabeth, daughter of John Dinsmoor', and whose descendants are pretty fully given, had three brothers who came with him to America, as appears from old records. One of them, name not known, settled among the Scotch people in Maine, and has numerous descendants. He probably m. Jenny, dau. of Dea. Halbert Morison2, who lived till 1735 in "Sheepscott," Me,, and then came to Londonderry. Members of the Hopkins family reside in Ellsworth, Me.
Another brother of John1, who m. Elizabeth Dinsmoor, was James1, who lived in Londonderry, and m. Mary -, and had children : John2, b. July 18, 1747; James, Jr.2, b. May 31, 1749; and Robert2, b. Nov. 1, 1750, as appears on the Londonderry records.
Robert1, the fourth brother, m. Martha -, and lived in Windham for a short time, probably on the road between E .- O. Dinsmoor's and Olin Parker's. His second wife was Eleanor Wilson. He removed to Francestown, and was one of its earliest settlers. He was a devout man, and a deacon in the church ; and in his barn in Francestown, Rev. Mr. MeGregor often preached, and there many children were baptized. As appears from the Windham records, he had
CHILDREN, BORN IN WINDHAM.
1. Elizabeth2, b. April 16, 1740
2. Sarah2, b. June 24, 1742.
3. James2, b. July 11, 1746.
4. Robert2, b. July 7, 1752.
5. Boyd2, b. Aug. 17, 1755; m. Jane Burns, of New Boston; removed to Antrim in 1794, and lived there forty years; d. Sept. 26, 1833. Ch. : Martha3, Solomon3, Elizabeth3, Jane3, Hannah3, Polly3, Sally3, Eleanor3, Nancy3, Robert3, Polly, 2d3, and Fanny3.
HOWE FAMILY.
Ira-G. Howe8, son of John-G.2 and Mary-H. (Goodwin) Howe, and grandson of David Howel, was b. in Hillsborough, N. H., March 20, 1830; blacksmith by trade. He resided in Concord twenty-one years, and then in Manchester ten years. He bought the Ripley farm on the Turnpike, July, 1881, of Mrs. Asa Starbird. a temporary owner, and moved on to it in April, 1882. He m. Emily-E., dau. of Samuel Tewksbury, of Grafton, N. H.
CHILDREN.
1. Charles+, b. July 2, 1856; d. Ang. 1856.
2. George-Franklin+, b. in Fisherville, July 8, 1858: in. Perla, dau. of Robert Mears, of Manchester, b. Sept. 20, 1858; station agent ; res. North Londonderry.
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GENEALOGIES : JOHN HUGHES !.
HUGHES FAMILY.
1. John Hughes1, the emigrant, was a British soldier at the com- mencement of the Revolution. Tradition says that he was im- pressed into that service. Be this as it may, it is certain that his sympathies were with the colonies; and when the British regiment to which he belonged was stationed at Boston, in the early part of the war, he was intent upon getting out of the British lines and joining the patriots. Finally an opportunity presented itself. He made the acquaintance of one engaged in hauling stores into and from the city of Boston, through the British lines. So Hughes secreted himself in an empty hogshead, and was conveyed through in safety. He left the vicinity of Boston as rapidly as possible for fear of being taken by the English, as he well knew that death was the penalty for his act, and came to Windham. It was in the dead of winter, the snow was very deep, and as he came to that part of the town near what is now known as Bissell's Camp, he was greatly alarmed by the prodigious tracks of some animal upon the snow. He wished he had not come to such a country, where the wild beasts were so enormous. He sighed for the " flesh-pots of Egypt" found within the English lines. Had he known all, there was no occasion for fear, for the tracks which alarmed him were merely those of a man on snow-shoes. He went to Londonderry, to Matthew Taylor's, where he was secreted for three days in a large, old-fashioned chimney. The soldiers searched for him, but failed to find him. His real Christian name was Daniel, which he changed to John (to mislead his enemies, should he ever fall into their hands), by which he was ever after known .* He soon joined the American forces, and was almost continually in the army, where he did faithful and efficient service for his adopted country. (See Revolutionary History.) He set- tled in Windham, near the Junction. Almost directly opposite the residence of Benjamin-H. Hughes3, is a public watering- trough. The water which fills it comes from the well of John Hughes. There, too, is the wide-spreading elm which affords a grateful shade in the heat of summer. Under that elm stood the house of John Hughes. He was noted as a gardener. No one had vegetables so early in the season as he. He was smart and witty, and was keen for a joke.
After the Revolution, he, like others, was very poor, but being a weaver, with the aid of his wife, he spun and wove, made money, and then lived in a very comfortable manner. He m. Mehitable Buzwell, of Kingston, N. H., and d. Oct. 7, 1819, æ. 75 yrs. She d. Dec. 6, 1845, æ. 98 yrs. Children, born in Windham : -
2. William2, rem. to New York ; m. and d. there.
* Statement of John Hughes to Robert Clendennin, of Derry, the father of Mrs. Mary Steele, of Windham.
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GENEALOGIES : BARNET HUGHES ?.
3. Elizabeth", m. John Hopkins. (See Hopkins family.)
4. Sarah2, m. James Wilson. (See Wilson family. )
5. Anna2, m. Ebenezer Gregg ; lived and d. in Derry.
6. Polly2, m. Joseph Proctor. (See Proctor family.)
7. Barnet2 [12], b. May 1, 1779; d. March 23, 1858.
8. John2 [24], b. Aug. 1781; d. March, 1851.
9. Hannah2, m. James Patterson, of Londonderry ; no ch. She m. 2d, Thomas Tilden, and lived in Boston. He was one of the projectors of Quincy Hall Market.
10. Mehitablo2, d. when about 16 yrs. of age.
11. Margaret2, b. June 14, 1788 : m. William Campbell. (See Campbell family.)
12. Barnet2 [7] (John1). He built and lived in the red honse, lately demolished by his son George-W. Hughes, which stood near the present residence of his grandson, Willis-E. Hughes, at the Junction. He was a prominent auctioneer, and a good story is told of him. One of Boston's auctioneers, who was proud of his abilities, was called to Londonderry to sell a lot of goods. He came and auctioneered till very tired, when some one suggested that he would bring him a man to take his place for a while. His only reply was a low whistle. Finally so much was said that Hughes was introduced and installed as auctioneer. In a few minutes the people were in roars of laughter, and the goods were selling rapidly. The Boston auctioneer looked on a few moments, when he exclaimed, " Bring my horse round here as quick as you can : I will leave!" Passing his iron-headed yard to Hughes, he said to his friends, " Don't let Hughes come to Boston, as an auctioneer, as long as I live." He was a very efficient moderator in town-meetings, and presided at the annual meetings in 1818, '19, '20, '21, '22, '23, '27. '28, '29, '30, '32, '33, '35, '36, '37, '38, '39, '40, '42, '45, '46 ; contractor, and worked many years in Boston, Mass. He m. Dec. 20, 1804, Jane, dan. of John and Agnes (Grimes) Wilson, of Windham. He d. March 23, 1858, æ. 79 yrs. She d. July 7, 1859, æ. 75 yrs. Children, b. in Windham : -
13. John3, b. Sept. 12, 1805; carpenter; removed to Greens- boro', Ala., and resided ten years ; d. Oet. 8, 1840, æ. 35 yrs.
14. Uriah-Cutting3, b. Sept. 25, 1807; res. in Ohio ; finally .removed to Texas, previous to the Mexican war, and is supposed to have been shot during the border troubles. He was an enter- prising man. The following lines were written by him while near Lake Erie : -
" I have stood upon Lake Erie's shore, Seen its waters foam, and heard its billows roar : I have stood there when all around was calm,
And heard the feathered warblers sing their evening psalm."
15. James-Patterson3, b. Jan. 15, 1810; m. April 29, 1839, Horatia, dau. of Capt. John Cochran. Ile worked in the ship-yard
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GENEALOGIES : JAMES-PATTERSON HUGHES3.
at Medford, Mass., eight years. In 1837 he bought the farm now occupied by Horace Berry. In 1846 he purchased the Thayer farm, and in 1849 the farm upon which he still lives, and erected his buildings. He has always been an active, vigorous, hard- working, and worthy citizen. He has no sympathy with idlers, and by industry and economy he has accumulated a good prop- erty. He is the oldest man born in Windham who still resides in town. His memory is very retentive, and the scenes of his early life are well remembered. He lives near the Junction.
The following scene transpired at the raising of the Presby- terian church. It had always been the custom to use liquor at the raisings of buildings. The temperance reformation had com- meneed, and it was during the progress of this movement that the church was raised, June 27-29, 1834. It was the first build- ing in which an attempt had been made to raise without liquor. It was the determination of the best people in town to raise this building without the use of spirits. It was also the determination of another class that spirits should be used, and they entered into a conspiracy to carry out their project. The latter element had not been active in lending a helping hand ; but when the house was nearly raised, one of their number, who was standing near, beckoned his friend, who immediately went to the store and quickly returned. Two or more of their number were upon the frame. There was a pail attached to a rope, which the persons on the building used to draw up lemonade. The man who went to the store hastily put a flask of spirits in the pail, which was rapidly started up ; but Mr. Hughes quickly struck the pail, over- turned it, the bottle dropped out, which was immediately broken, and the conspiracy failed.
CHILDREN.
1. Margaret-Janet, b. Sept. 1, 1840; m. Francis-A. Smith, of Medford, Mass. He d. Dec. 22, 1866, æ. 37 yrs. 2 mos. She has been before and since her marriage, a successful school-teacher; res. Windham.
2. Frederick-J.4, b. Jan. 28, 1843; farmer and school-teacher; he lost an arm Nov. 17, 1864, by the premature explosion of a cannon at Nashna ; he now owns the " Old Poor Farm"; he was selectman in 1873, and supervisor two years.
3. Hattie-G.4, b. Nov. 24, 1844; m. Jan. 29, 1867, Horace Berry. (See Berry family.)
4. Winfield-Scott+, b. Jan 15, 1851; farmer; res. Andover, Mass. ; m .. Jan. 1878, Lonisa-J. Richardson, of Pelham.
16. Harriet3, b. Sept. 26, 1811; m. James Mullet, of Charles- town, Mass .; a carpenter; both dec.
CHILDREN.
1. George-A.4, mn. Oct. 29, 1862, Lney-A. Dunbar, of Charlestown, Mass. ; was a jeweller; d. in Somerville, Mass., Aug. 22, 1869.
2. Thomas-M.4, m. Dec. 10, 1867, Josie Varney, of Charlestown, Mass. ; bookkeeper; res. Somerville.
3. Edward', died in infancy.
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GENEALOGIES : HON. AARON-P. HUGHES3.
17. Barnet3, b. Ang. 1, 1813; moved to Holderness, now Ashland, April 10, 1839, where he still resides; farmer ; treasu- rer of the town of Holderness five years; selectman nine years ; in Ashland was selectman four years, and member of constitu- tional convention in 1876. Hle m. Sept. 12, 1837, Martha-Lane, dau. of James and Mary (Hilton) Clark, of Franklin, N. H., b. April 29, 1816 ; d. July 14, 1862. Children : -
CHILDREN.
1. Francis-M.4, b. in Windham, July 5, 1838; was member of the band, Third N. H. Vols. ; enlisted Aug. 1861 ; dis. in one year.
2. Mary-Jane4, b. Ilolderness, April, 1842; res. Wisconsin.
3. George-Kendall', b. Holderness, Jan. 14, 1844; was a member First N. H. Vols. ; re-enlisted in Twelfth N. H. Vols. ; was sergeant ; was in the battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the last at Coal Harbor, June 3, 1864, and was killed by a chance shot, June 4; was commissioned as lieutenant, but not mustered ; his father received his commission after his death.
4. ( Charlotte-A.+, b. April 8, 1846, in Holderness.
5. Harriet-L.4, b. April 8, 1846 in Holderness.
6. James-Barnet4, b. Holderness, July 20, 1852; lives in Ashland.
7. John-Cutting4, b. Holderness, Dec. 25, 1859.
He m. (2d wife) June 12, 1866, Esther-Jane, dau. of Samuel-S. Baker.
CHILDREN, BY SECOND WIFE.
8. Lucy-Ashland+, b. in Ashland, Oct. 17, 1868, being the first child born in the new town, which was incorporated July 1, 1868.
9. Frederick-William+, b. in Ashland, Aug. 24, 1872; d. Oct. 9, 1872.
18. Aaron-P.3, b. May 7, 1815. Hon. Aaron-P. Hughes first learned the carpenter's trade, and while at work upon the present church in Windham, he met with an accident, by which he lost his arm. He then studied law in Nashua, in the office of the late Hon. Aaron-F. Sawyer, remaining about four years ; was admitted to the bar in 1843, and was very successful during his eighteen years of practice. He became a marked and growing man. He connected himself with the whig party, and in 1848 was a mem- ber of the national convention which nominated Zachary Taylor for President. He was one of the three members who voted to the last for Daniel Webster. Was a member of the legislature from Nashville before Nashua was incorporated. Under Presi- dent Taylor he was appointed postmaster of Nashua. In 1852 the whigs nominated Mr. Hughes for congress, but he failed of an election. He was elected to the legislature in 1854, and became a leading member. When the whig and the free-soil parties were swallowed up by the republican party, he joined the democratic, with which he was ever after affiliated. He supported Buchanan in 1856. " He hated abolitionism, and the abolitionizing of the old whig party was the real cause of his finally joining the democracy." He was an effective and pleasing speaker. In 1860 he was a delegate to the democratic convention, and was a
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GENEALOGIES : THOMAS-N. HUGHES3.
Douglas democrat ; was a member of the legislature in 1861 and '62, in the former year receiving the support of his party as a candidate for speaker. From 1860 to his death he was an active member of the democratic State central committee. He was high in the Masonic order, and had received all the degrees, and was grand master of the grand lodge of New Hampshire in 1860 and '61. In religion Mr. Hughes was a Presbyterian, having joined the church when attending the academy. He was a liberal supporter of the church, and for many years a teacher in the Sunday-school. He was a true citizen of his adopted city. He died of congestion of the lungs, Feb. 23, 1864. He m. Nov. 17, 1845, Charlotte-Lock, dau. of Aaron-Flint and Hannah (Lock) Sawyer, of Nashua. She was b. at Mt. Vernon, N. H., July 1, 1816; res. Nashua.
CHILDREN, BORN IN NASHUA.
1. James-Alexander-Dupee+, b. Sept. 6, 1846; graduated Dartmouth College, 1868, and at the West Philadelphia Divinity School, 1874; clergyman; res. Walker, Vernon Co., Mo.
2. Aaron-P.4, b. Feb. 20, 1849; civil engineer; graduated at the Scientific Department, Dartmouth College, 1870; res. Nashua.
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