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6 .- Richard J. Barker, born in 1849, is the oldest son of Ben- jamin Barker (5). His wife, Eliza Harris, is a sister of George R. Lawton (59). They have one son, Richard J., Jr.
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7 .- Samuel Bateman was born at East Greenwich in 1821, and came to Tiverton about thirty years ago. His deceased wife was a sister of Charles Cook (18). His present wife was a Miss Beatty, of Scituate. Mr. Bateman is engaged in farming. He has been assessor for some time, and is still serving in that capacity.
8 .- Benjamin C. Borden®, born in 1825 (Richards, Benjamin', Joseph3, Samuel", Richard'), married Mary D. Pierce (138). They have two sons, Abel P. and Frank E. Mrs. Borden's former husband was Asa P. Tabor, Jr. They had one daughter, Lizzie D. Mr. Borden is a farmer and surveyor. Richard' died in 1731.
9 .- Thomas Hicks Borden, deceased, was a son of John and a grandson of John Borden, of Portsmouth. His widow is Lucy, a sister of Judge Thomas Durfee, of Providence. Mr. Thomas Borden died in 1876, leaving four children: John, Ada M. (now Mrs. Heermann), William H. and Judith A. Borden.
10 .- S. Gillman Bowen, born in 1856, son of Rev. Charles J. and grandson of Henry C. Bowen, who was many years lien- tenant-governor of Rhode Island, came here sixteen years ago with Charles A. Durfee, in the coal business at Bridgeport. In 1882 he opened the coal yard, and in 1884 the lumber yard, since which time he has had the only coal and Inmber business here, at Bowen's wharf.
11 .- Preserved Brayton, born in 1840, farmer and teamster, is a son of Preserved and grandson of Balston Brayton. His wife, Lydia B., is a granddaughter of Thomas and daughter of Wil- Jiam Almy, whose wife was Delaney, daughter of George Dur- fee® (26). Mr. Brayton has two daughters : Elnora S. and Mary A.
12 .- William J. Brightman was born at Fall River, and in 1865 became a resident of Tiverton. He was engaged in the seupp and menhaden fisheries for over twenty years, but is best known by his business relations as head of the firm of William J. Brightman & Co., in the production of fish oil and fertilizers. This firm was organized in 1874 by Mr. Brightman and Albert Gray. Subsequently Isaac Brown and Captain Nickerson (72) came into the firm as partners, and in 1885 Mr. Gray retired. Two years ago the firm secured a location at Swansea, Mass., where the scrap from their factory at Tiverton is converted into the four grades of fertilizers, now well known in the mar-
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kets as " Brightman & Co's Standard Fertilizers." The Swan- sea works employ ten men. The sales of the first six months of 1887 amounted to $20,000. Mr. Brightman's residence at Tiverton is shown in the accompanying plate, as it is seen from the stone bridge looking northeast. The dock with the fish market and the sail-boat business is managed by Mr. Bright- man's son.
13 .- The Brown family of Tiverton trace their descent from Peter Brown', one of the sailors on the "Mayflower" of 1620. Skidsey Brown? came to Rhode Island about 1655. Tobias® was a large land owner in Middletown, Little Compton, and Tiver- ton, and had a family of seven: John, Abraham, William, Nicholas, Robert, Sarah and Alice. To William he willed, on April 1st, 1734, his farm in Middletown; to John and Abraham he gave his farm in Tiverton, and to Nicholas and Robert he gave his Little Compton property. He died in the summer of 1734. Abraham4, born 1709, died 1746, married Sarah, daughter of William Cory. They had five children : Abraham, Abagail, Sarah, Rebecca and Patience. Abra- ham®, born 1735, died 1799, married Abagail Wilbour, daughter of Charles Wilbour4 (168), and had ten children: Isaac, Benjamin, Abraham, Abagail, Mary, Sarah, William, Pardon, Elizabeth, and Elizabeth. The first of the five girls in this generation became the wife of Adoniram Judson, whose son, Adoniram, was the illustrious missionary to India. Isaac® married Hannah, daughter of Jeremiah Cook and Constant Russell. Their five children were: Abagail, Mary, Adoniran, Betsey and Abraham. Adoniram' had eleven children. Seven are living, some of whom occupy a part of the original Brown farm (69).
14 .-- George W. Carr,4 born in 1836 (son of Rodman, grand- son of John and great-grandson of William), married Sarah, a sister of Benjamin T. Hart (44). Mr. Carr's farm is one of the best improved farms on the Crandall road north of Adamsville. He has two sons: Edwin R. and Wilfred. William Carr was a resident of Little Compton.
15 .- Giles M. Chase was born in Portsmouth, where his father, IIon. Abner Chase, and grandfather, Holder Chase, lived. Holder Chase was descended from Nathan, Benjamin,3 Wil- liam" and William: the last being the original William Chase, in New England. One Benjamin Chase and Abner Chase, bach-
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elors, were early owners of a large tract in Tiverton, 150 acres of which descended to Abner Chase, and to Giles M., who now owns it. Giles M. married John Hambly's daughter, Elizabeth, who died, leaving four daughters: Amanda H., Deborah, Peace Elizabeth, Fannie S. (now Mrs. William H. Manchester), and one son, Squire M. Chase.
16 .- John T. Cook,' 1831; Samuel, 1799-1856; Walter Cook,' 1768-1855; Walter, Thomas, Joseph, ' John, 3 Thomas,? Thomas.1 Thomas' came from England in 1630 and settled in Taunton, Mass., where he was an original proprietor. Walter® was town clerk during the revolution and had two sons, George and Wil- liam, in the army. He was justice of the peace and a judge of the superior court. Hon. James F. Simmons was one of his grandsons, and Frederick R. Brownell, town clerk of Little Compton, a great-grandson. The old judge died in Tiverton, where John T. Cook now lives. Walter and Samuels were mar- ketmen and farmers. Samuel tanght school twenty-five win- ters. Jolin T. was his father's pupil seven winters prior to 1843, and in 1851 graduated from the Massachusetts State Nor- mal School at Bridgewater. He has taught more than fifty terms. In 1883 he was elected town clerk and has held the office ever since. He was married in 1855 to Deborali, dangh- ter of Edward Gray. She died of fever the following Decen- ber. Two years later he married Sarah E. Terry, of Fall River. Their oldest daughter has taught nine years in the public schools of Tiverton and Little Compton. They have two sons living: Albion Church and Hubert Bates.
17 .- Thomas C. Collins, captain of the "City of Fall River," a freight boat of the Old Colony Line, is himself a native of Fall River, but has resided in Tiverton for the last thirty years. The captain's wife was Mary Baker.
18 .- Charles Cook', 1815; John", Williams, Walter4. Walter was a descendant of Thomas Cook' who came to New England early and raised three sons?, one of whom settled in Tiverton and became the grandfather of Walter', who was thirty years known as Judge Cook. Charles' married Abagail B., a sister of George W. Hambly (51). Their children are: Abbie A. (Mrs. George W. Corey) and John Charles. Mr. Cook for twenty- five years owned and operated four or five boats in the men- haden business. Later he built the oil works north of White's wharf on Pierce's shore. He now owns a fishing steamer in the
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pursing and trapping business. His grandfather was a pen- sioner of the revolution.
19. - Pardon Cory, born in 1820, is a son of Job Cory, whose father, William, was an early settler here. Among the earlier residents are found the names of Pardon, Abner and Philip Corey, through whom the present Pardon Cory traces his an- cestry. His wife, Abbie, is a daughter of Robert Gray (34). Their children are: Mrs. Henry Durfee and George W. In early life Mr. Cory was a fisherman, but has since followed the trade of carpenter and has built a large number of boats.
20 .- Samnel Corey, born in 1816, is a son of Benjamin and a grandson of Samnel Corey, the ancestor of Mrs. Job Sowle, of Portsmonth. He married Mary D. Tripp of Westport. Their children are: Elizabeth, Thomas, Samnel R., Annie, Howard, T., George H. and Emma. His farm near South Watuppa pond was owned by the Shermans before the revolution.
21 .- A. Frank Cottrell, son of Abram Cottrell, married Calista Church, only daughter of the late Joseph Church. He has charge of the boarding hall at the "Narragansett Works" for the Joseph Church Company.
22 .- Edward M. Dennis is a son of Holder and grandson of John Dennis. He began fishing at the age of 17, and has been engaged in purse and trap fishing since until within three years. He was interested in an oil factory in Maine, was two years mate with Captain Albert Gray, and at one time captain of the " Leonard Brightman," a steamer engaged in the menhaden business. His wife is a daughter of Abner C. King. His son-in- law, William O. Snell, is in business in Little Compton; his danghter, Betsey, is a young lady at home.
23 .- Amenzer J. Durfee is a son of Dwelley" and grandson of George® (26). His mother, now living, was Nancy Tompkins, who is a pensioner of 1812. This family name is a moderniza- tion of the old "D'Urfey," as found in Pope's Dunciad, III, 147.
24 .-- Charles A. Durfee®, born in 1833, is a son of Charles4 (64). His wife is Amanda V., daughter of David Durfee 2d. They have two sons, Allison and David. Mr. Durfee was engaged in the lumber (10) and coal trade here for two or three years. He is now a carpenter and farmer.
25 .- Daniel C. Durfee, brother of Joseph D. (29), was born in 1833. He married Laura R., danghter of Gideon G. Durfee.
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Their children are: Levi C., Job, Wanton H., Charles Elmer and Laura. He was whaling one voyage of over forty-four months in the " General Scott" from Fair Haven.
26 .- David Durfee 3d", born in 1815 (Georges, Job', Job3, Thomas", Thomas') married Eleanor T., daughter of Thomas Brayton. They have five children : Marietta B., Ferdinand, Harriet L., George T. and Sarah E. Mr. Durfee now holds the office of assessor, which he has repeatedly filled, and has been member of the town council several years.
27 .- Edgar J. Durfee, farmer and teamster, is the only rep- resentative in Tiverton of the family of his father, David A., who was a son of Thomas Durfee.
28 .- Gideon H. Durfee‘, born in 1809 (Joseph', David', Wil- liam1), married first Maria M. Seabury, who died at the age of nineteen. His present wife is Emeline D. Seabnry. Mr. Dur- fee was elected member of assembly by the democratic party, and was the youngest member of the house. He was for several years senator, and always a democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Durfee celebrated their golden wedding September 17th, 1887. Their living children are : Mrs. Richmond (147), Pheba S., Ruth, Henry and Gertrude.
29 .- Joseph D. Durfee', son of Jobs, and grandson of Georges (26), went whaling at seventeen years of age, and has been on six long voyages. He was on the bark "Edward Everett" which was lost five days out of New Bedford, His last voyage was on the bark "Pern." His family consists of his wife and two children: Ruth W. and Andrew Jackson.
30 .- Richard Borden Durfee was born at Tiverton in 1791, and died in 1869. His wife was Charlotte Hooper from Maine. They had three sons and one daughter, Abbie D., now Mrs. Charles E. Manchester. Mr. Manchester began business as a blacksmith at Tiverton Four Corners in 1871. They have two children: Clarence and Lottie. Their home is the old Davenport place.
31 .- George W. Fish', farmer and trader, George W3, 1800- 1874, William2, William Fish'. David and Zewil Fish were of the early generations of this family. George W.' was born in 1828, and has been constable and deputy sheriff here.
32 .- A family of prominence in Tiverton sprang from Captain Samuel Gardner, who married Catherine Borden, a grand- daughter of Samuel Borden?, Richard'. Their home and the
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present farm of Benjamin C. Borden were included in the fil- teenth great lot of the Pocasset purchase. Of Captain Gard- ner's three boys, Joseph married Eliza Borden', daughter of Benjamin' (8). One of the captain's five girls was the wife of Judge Osborn, and another was Mrs. J. Russell Hicks. The children of Joseph Gardner are Henry B., John M. and Ange- Jine. Henry B. married Ann Eliza, daughter of Thomas Os- born, Judge Osborn's brother. They have two children: Abbie E., widow of Isaac T. Haddock, and Emma B., now Mrs. Herbert Chapin. John M. Gardner and his sister Angeline reside at the homestead, which is shown in the accompanying plate. This was the home of the Bordens of the first and second generations, and came to the Gardners through the two intermarriages above noticed. The family name is represented by but one other of Captain Gardner's descendants, William H. Gardner, of Cali- fornia, il he be living.
33 .- Captain Albert Gray, a son of William Gray and his wife, who was a daughter of Benjamin Howland (55), was born in 1823. The father, William, was captured by pirates near Cuba, died in Algora hospital and was buried in Africa. Albert is the only survivor of six sons, five of whom were seamen at one time. He was whaling, purse and trap fishing several years, and in California 1849-50. His wife is Sophia Whalon and their daughters are Sarah F. and Mabel H.
34 .- Captain George Gray, born in 1824, is a son of Robert Gray. He began whaling at 18 years of age, and has made eight or ten voyages ; from Bristol one, Westport one, and the others from New Bedford. On the last three voyages he was captain of the barks "Mars," "Arctic" and " Rain- bow." 'At home he was for three years in the town council and has been assessor since 1884. He was in California in 1849 and 1850.
35 .- Hon. George W. Gray, the present democratic represent- ative from Tiverton, is the son of Captain George Wanton Gray, a brother of Albert Gray (33). He began fishing at 19 years of age and continued until 1876. Since then he has been con- nected with the Church Brothers' business in another capacity. He was a candidate for the senate before his election to the house.
36 .- Gideon Gray, born in 1812, is a son of John Gray and grandson of Colonel Pardon Gray, who once lived on the place
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where his father, Pardon Gray, lived, north of Tiverton Four Corners, since known as the Wing place. Mr. Gray has worked fifty years at carpentering. ITis wife was Fanny, daughter of Abel Hart. Their family consists of oue son, JJohn A., and a. daughter, Abbie E., now Mrs. Edward T. Almy® (Warren W.", George4, Scarford', John", Job'). This Gray family usually refer to Colonel Pardon Gray as their ancestor. An old manuscript book in the town clerk's office notes a son, Pardon, born April 20, 1737, to Philip Gray and his wife Sarah. This Pardon had twelve children. The boys were : Job, Edward, Philip, born February 2d, 1766; Pardon, born October 11th, 1767; John, born May 20th, 1772: and Thomas.
37 .- Otis A. Gray, brother of George (34), was born here in 1823. His home is the homestead which his father bought of Benjamin Cook. He is one of the ten children of Robert Gray. His youngest brother was taken down by a whale in the At- lantic and lost. Captain Otis has made three or four voyages whaling. His wife is a daughter of Edward Gray and grand- danghter of Deacon Philip Gray.
38 .- Philip Gray, brother of Gideon (36), was born in 1815. His wife, Celia, is a daughter of James and a granddaughter of David Lake, a pensioner of 1812. Mr. Gray was the youngest of ten children, and when their father, who owned the place on the Lake road where Philip now lives, became involved, Philip bought it. One part of this house is very old. The second story was used for a school house in this neighborhood before the public school system was inaugurated. Mr. Gray's children are: Abbie, wife of Isaiah Grinnell; Gideon F., Philip J., Mrs. B. F. Macomber and Mrs. Albert H. Hambly.
39 .- William Gray', born in 1817 and died in 1881 (William“, 1781-1850; William3, William2, William1), a farmer, lived and died on the old homestead farm. This house was partly built by William'. The widow, now living, is Jerusha C., daughter of Clark Woodman, of Little Compton, and granddaughter of Pardon Gray (36). The cemeteries of the William Gray family contain the following inscriptions : " William Gray, died 1813, aged 67." "Isaac Gray, died 1818, aged 35." " Peace, wife of William Gray, died 1791, aged 36." " Priscilla, widow of William Gray, died 1835, aged 74."
40 .- Albert C. Green, farmer and breeder of fine horses, was born at Woonsocket Falls in 1825, and became a resident of
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Tiverton in 1876. He owns the Daniel Dwelley farm. He raised "Jay Gould," and after making $40,000 on him, sold him for $30,000. "General Green," "Willimantic Star," "Green Girl," "Lady Rogers." "Ten Broeck," "King Philip" and "Judge Brigham, jr." are among the speed horses bred by him.
41 .- Philip S. Grinnell, a son of Philip Grinnell, who died on a whale ship off Cape Horn while mate with his brother, Captain Stephen Grinnell, was born in 1831, and began fishing with Benjamin Tallman in 1845. This date we believe is the earliest for any man now engaged in the business. He fished with Captain Gray (33) ten years, when he became captain of a "gang." He now runs the menhaden steamer "Seaconnett," with his son, Walter F. Grinnell, who is captain of one " gang." Mrs. Grinnell is a Canadian by birth. Their only danghter is Masey.
42 .- Captain Eli. A. Hammond was born in 1854 in West port, Mass. His father was William S. Hammond, with whom he began sword fishing and harpooning at 16 years of age. He married Marietta C., daughter of William Gray (39). He be- came captain of a vessel at 18 years of age, and owned the schooner "North Star," when he was instantly killed in 1887 by a fall from the mast to the deck of his vessel.
43 .- Captain Allen Hart®, farmer, born in 1809, is descended from John4, Constant3, Stephen", Richard'. At 16 years of age he went whaling, and for about twenty-eight years he followed the sea, being captain on two of the whaling voyages, His wife, Innocent Albert, died in 1885, leaving four children : Louisa P., Harriet A., John A. and Henry C. Captain Hart has served in the town council several years and was four years in the general assembly.
44 .- Benjamin T. Hart®, farmer and stone mason, born in 1829 (Joseph“, Lewis4, Constant3, Stephen2, Richard1), married Al- media Williston. Their children, the 7th generation, are: Isaac A., Etta L., Lizzie B., Frederick C. and Charles E. Mr. Hart was five or six years engaged in the porgie and scupp fishery. Joseph® was on a whaler several years as mate, and was considered a good navigator.
45 .-- Horatio N. Hart®, born in 1839, is a son of Reuben Hart®, who was a brother of Allen Hart (43). Horatio's wife is Sarah R., a daughter of William M. Manley, and granddaughter of
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William Manley, who was a son of Captain John Manley, an Englishman, who settled in Little Compton early. Mr. Hart's farm contains the grave of, and was once owned by, Peleg Sim- mons (84).
46 .- Jotham S. Hart, farmer, born in 1826, is descended from Abel4, Constant3, Stephen", Richard'. His wife is Eliza A. Brown. They have one son, William". Richard', with his brother, Nicholas, came to Massachusetts abont 1720. Richard settled at Braintree, where it is probable that Stephen was born.
47 .- Albert II. Hamblys (William H', Benjamin3, Benjamin", John1 (51)) was born in 1846. His wife is Elizabeth D. Gray (38). They have one child living, Albert R., a young man of seven- teen.
48 .- Charles A. Hambly, born in 1840, is the only son in a family of nine children. His father, Charles Hambly, who is now eighty-six years of age, is the youngest and only one living of the thirteen children of Benjamin Hambly? (31). Mrs. Charles A. Hambly was Josephine Coit. They have nine children. Mr. Hambly is engaged in farming on the original home of the Hambly family. . He is also extensively engaged in the meat business. He was educated at Prince Academy, Middleborough, Mass., and was a teacher for some time.
49 .- Edward B. Hambly, son of John3 (51), married Ann A., daughter of Charles Hambly (48). Their daughter, Amanda J., is Mrs. Frank E. Reed. In early life Mr. Hambly learned black- smithing and worked at it for a time. He is at present engaged in farming.
50 .- Edwin IFambly4, born in 1807 (Benjamin3, 1783-1867; Benjamin2, John1), was postmaster here for fifteen years, and kept the office in his residence. opposite the blacksmith shop. In 1830 he began blacksmithing in the shop he now occupies. His wife was Eliza C., daughter of Samuel Cory, of Tiverton Four Corners. Their children are: Amanda F. (now Mrs. Isaac L. Church), Samnel C., William P., Edwin F., Daniel W. (of Newtown), Ann E. and Abraham L., bookkeeper for the Jo- seph Church Company, of Tiverton and Portsmonth.
51 .- George W. Hambly' (John3, 1782-1837; Benjamin', John', ) married Adaline P., daughter of Silas Terry, of Fall River. Mr. Hambly has been assessor, and was in the town council two or three years.
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52 .- James Otis Hambly® is a son of Joseph S.4 and a grandson of Benjamin3 (50). For the last ten years Mr. Hambly has car- ried on an extensive butchering business in connection with his farming. He was assessor one year. Mrs. Hambly is a daugh- ter of Samuel Negus. They have nine children.
53 .- Edward W. Hicks4, born in 1838, is a son of John Rus- sell Hicks® (54). His wife is Abbie R. Barker, and they have one daughter, Elizabeth Wing Hicks. Mr. Hicks has worked at house carpentering fourteen years, and since about 1882 has carried on a milk farm in the north part of Tiverton.
54 .- Hon. John R. Hicks4 (John Russell3, 1806-1883; John", Samnel') is one of a family of six boys. Samuel lived west of the stone house now owned by Charles R.4 Johna married Lydia Wing. He was a merchant at Newport. John R.8 married Em- ma, daughter of Captain Samuel Gardner (32). The family have been Friends for several generations. The graves are in the Friends' meeting house yard here. John R.4 has been assessor of taxes two years and represented Tiverton in the state legis- lature in 1885-1887.
55 .- Fannie M. Farnsworth, danghter of Wanton Howland' (Benjamin®, Wanton®, Benjamin', Daniel3, Zoeth", Henry1) is the widow of William A. Farnsworth, a Vermont man, who died here in 1876, after a residence of twenty years. His business was whaling and fishing. Their children were: Sarah C., Diana H., Abbie B. and Louisa A. Benjamin Howland® was general of militia in 1812. He was U. S. senator in 1804-1807. His house was political headquarters for many years.
56 .- William C. Howland', born in 1815 (Edward C.3, John", Isaac1), is a stone mason. He was a builder at New Bedford fifty years. His honse, built about 1765, was used as a depot for military supplies during the revolution.
57 .- Joseph D. Humphrey, born in 1837, is a son of George WV., the youngest son of William Humphrey, who came from Swansea and after the revolution bought the north end of Nan- aquacket. The old house which was the original home of the family is now standing and used as a barn. Joseph married Elizabeth Holt, from Massachusetts. They have two children, David D. and Etta.
58 .- Peleg D. Humphrey, a younger brother of Joseph D., owns "Humphrey farm" on Nanaquacket. For the four years prior to 1887 he was an influential member of the common council,
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of which body he was president three years, taking his seat as a democrat. His wife is Ida Winsor, formerly a teacher here. Mrs. Humphrey (deceased) was a daughter of Captain Clark Estes, an ex-senator from Tiverton.
59 .- George R. Lawton® (Moses T.6, 1817; Captain George', George3, Robertª, George',) was born in Tiverton in 1858. The family, down to the fourth generation, resided in Portsmouth, where the family name is preserved in the name of the principal valley of that town. For six years Mr. Lawton has been book- keeper at the Durfee mill in Fall River. He is president of the town council and the court of probate of Tiverton.
60 .- Perry G. Lawton4 (Obadiah3, Job?, George') was born in 1826, in Westport, where he read law and acted as justice of the peace and deputy sheriff. After a residence of twenty years in the West, he came to Tiverton eight years ago, where he has been three years trial justice. In July, 1886, he was appointed by Judge Baker as the justice to sign warrants in criminal cases here. He has been justice of the peace in Tiverton since 1881.
61 .- Benjamin F. Macomber (Charles3, Ephraim2, Ephraim1). is a merchant in the east of Tiverton. His mother, Desire, is a daughter of Lewis Grinnell. Mr. Macomber served one year in the board of assessors of Tiverton. His store building was erected for a jewelry and repair shop, but from time to time various articles of merchandise were added.
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