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Freelove, Lydia and Elizabeth. Willard m. first, Ruba Frink,; 2d, Lydia, da. of Job King, who died in 1865. Willard is still living, at the age of 79. Miner m. Julia Rudd-of their 13 children, Louisa, Leonora, Lyman, Margaret, Ma- riah, Amos and Charles, are now living. Lydis died in 1868, and James, the second son, was a soldier in the late rebellion, and was killed in the fight before Richmond. Amos m. Cata, da. of L. G. Paris, and lives with his father.
BROMLEY, BETHUEL, from Preston, Ct., in 1777, settled on the present homestead of Hi- ram Bromley. He was a brother of William Bromley, Sen., and m. first, - Herrick, who died previous to bis settling here ; 2d, Susan- na Weller, from whom he separated ; 3d, Lydia McCleveland. He was one of the early settlers here, and experienced all the hardships and privations of a settlement in the wilderness, and died in 18-, aged about 70. His chil- dren were: Joshua, Bethuel, Barton, William, Abigail m. Ellery Morris, Rebecca, Lucretia, Eli m. Debra Sherman, Benjamin. m. Lydia Har- vey, David; and Lucy, m. James Mead of Easton, N. Y. Bethuel, m. Charity Miller, and settled in Canada. William, m. Rhoda Smith, settled here-afterwards removed to Castleton-raised 6 children, of whom are: Smith, m. Phebe Wescott, and settled in Clarendon ; Braddock. Sabrina, m. Peleg Eddy ; Rosalinda, m. Thomas Underwood; Salinda and Minerva. Joshua. m. da. of Joseph Thayer, and settled in the north part of the town, on the farm now owned by Edward Staples. He was a soldier in the Rev- oIntionary war, having served at the age of 15, and drew a pension ; also a captain in the lo- cal militia. He acquired by his own efforts a handsome property, and was a man of influ- once. He died in 1825, aged 63: his wife in '52, aged 83. They raised a family : Bradley, Hiram, Laura, Orilla. Rachel, Nelson, Arabel- la (died in 1839, aged 29), Erastus and Alonzo. Orilla m. Thomas Jones, and settled in Men- don, N. Y. Rachel m. David Odeli of Man- chester, and settled in Ohio. Nelson m. Rou- hama Peck, and settled in Wisconsin. Erastus settled in Adrian, Michigan, and was a gun- smith. Alonzo m. Susan, da. of John Sher- man, and succeeded to the homestead of his father. He died in 1860, aged 43.
BROMLEY, BARTON, m. Lucinda, da. of Capt. Burt, and settled on the town farm. He was for many years a justice of the pence, and fill- ed many stations well, both public and private -- died in 1831, aged 63; his wife in '42, aged
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72. Children : Martin, Edward, Bethuel, Burt, Roswell, Ira, Phebe, John, Almeda and An- drew.
BROMLEY, HIRAM, son of Joshua, m., first. Julia Pratt, who died in 1825, aged 27; 2d, Eliza Paddock, of Dorset. They have raised: Eliza, Joshua, Frank, De Witt C., Hilan F., Mar- tin, Cloe, Sarah, Anna, Adelaide, Erwin, Rob- ert, Clarence, George and Nelson. Joshua m., first, Charlotte Williams of Winhall, who died soon after ; 2d, Susan Atwood. He was licu- tenant in the late war, and was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor, Va. Frank m. Betsey Ann, da. of Oliver Fisk; has 3 children.
BROWN, CAPT. AMos, from Gloucester, R. I., in 1782, settled on the farm now owned by Samuel Thompson. He made the first settle- ment in that part of the town. His log-house stood on the west side of the highway, oppo- site the present dwelling-house. He subse- quently settled on the homestead of his son Barton. In 1793 he built the present dwelling- house, which is one of the oldest framed-houses in town. He m. Lavina Comstock, who died in 1813, aged 61; 2d. Europ, widow of John Hunt, who died in 1841, aged 86. He was a justice of the peace several years, a captain in the militia ; was a frugal, industrious farmer, and much respected. He died in 1843, aged 86 : children, Dexter, Barton, Phebe, Esther and Nancy.
BROWN, BARTON, m. Lovinia Brown, and succeeded to the homestead of his father, where he lived for 80 years, and had acquired consid- erable property in land, which he continued to manage until he was 78 years of age, having always been a substantial farmer. Ile and his wife are both living, well advanced in years. They have raised 10 children : Hiram, Amos, Dexter, Orange, Daniel, Marshal, John, Ed- ward, Caroline and Emeline. Dexter and Or- ange were both drowned in 1838, quite young.
BROWN, ELISHA, brother of Amos Brown, from Rhode Island in 1800, settled in the north- west part of the town. Hle afterwards settled at the Corners, and built the first tavern there, which he kept many years. He removed to Homer, N. Y. His children were: Simeon, Daniel, Elisha, Polly, Betsey, Charlotte and So- phia.
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BROWN, ASA, from Rhode Island about 1800, m. Ilenriette Ballou, and settled in the Little Village. His children were : Daniel, Otis, Par- is, Waterman and Parendis, all of whom re- moved, many years since, to Ellisburg, N. Y.
the Corners: his three sons, Gilman, Charles and Harvey, came with their father and settled in the blacksmithing business. - They all re- moved to Londonderry. His da. Emeline m. Jay Potter, and now lives in Wisconsin.
BROWN, VANIAH, from Shoreham, m. Nancy Ann Clark, and settled at the Corners as boot and shoemaker-removed to Middletown about the year 1850. Their children are: Mary, Jane, m. Frank Davison of New York ; Arus, m. - Jackson, lives in New York ; Marcellus, m. Anna McDonald ; Addie, m. Harley Morgan of Rutland ; and Emma.
BROWNELL, BENJAMIN, came here quite ear- ly, and settled on the farm now owned by Per- ry G. Knights. He died many years since, ripe in years. He raised children : Joseph, Zadoc, Alpheus, Benjamin, Russell, Eunice and Sarah. Joseph m. Phebe Underhill, and settled at Scottsville. He owned and run a cloth-dress- ing and fulling-mill here a number of years .- There was also a carding-machine run in con- nection with that. He was a member of the Quaker society. In 1868 he removed to India- na, where his brother Russell lives. Alpheus m. Polly Eggleston, and moved to the West, where he died some years since.
BROCK, JOHN, a native of Woodstock, Ct., came to this town soon after the close of the Revolution, and commenced a settlement on the farm owned by John Soule. His wife's name was Hannah Tabor. He served as mu- sician in the Revolutionary war, and was under the command of General Washington a part of the time. He was in the battle of Monmouth, and several other battles fought during the struggle for Independence. A few years after his settlement here, he removed to the town of Bromley, now Pern, and was the first town clerk of that town. He died at Dorset in 1829, aged 75. They had 10 children : David, m. Philena Albee, and removed to Plattsburg, N. Y .; Elizabeth, m. Jonathan Hulett of Dorset ; Phobe, m. George Griffith; Lydia, m. James If. Congdon of Wallingford ; Alanson T., m. Fan- ny Burlingen of Dorset; Mary, m. Alexander Green, and lives in Ohio; Sarah, m. Daniel Reynolds of Dorset; Jolin S., m. Nancy Bourne, and lives in Dorset ; Calvin R .; and Hannan, m. Benjamin Saxton of Dorset.
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BRUCE, CHARLES M., from Contoocook, N. H., in 1326, m. Phebe, da. of Asa Smith, and set- tled at the Borough in 1842, in the mercantilo business. IIc was also in trade for several years at South Wallingford, and was mail agent
BROWN, AMASA, from Montpelier, settled at 12 years on the Western Vermont Railroad. In
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1854 be went into trade again. In 1867, hav- ing sold out the stone store to William Pierce, he erected a new, commodious and elegant mercantile establishment, and was the oldest merchant in town. Mr. Bruce was a liberal, public spirited citizen, being at the time of his death postmaster, which office he had occupied for 8 years, and was also the administrator of several estates. He died in 1869, leaving two children, Ella and George.
BUCKLIN, RUFUS, from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, about the year 1800, m. Lucinda Bar- rows, and first settled in Wallingford. IIe was a son of Nathaniel Bucklin, who came from England at an early day. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and drew a pension. His wife died in 1802, aged 44. He next m. the widow Buckmaster, of Shrewsbury. He died at the Corners, in 1841, aged 84. His children were: Rufus, jr., David, Lucinda, Eleanor, Julia, Charles, Isaac and Alonzo. David m. Paulina Gun, and moved to Ohio. Elcanor m. Ephraim French, and lived in Montpelier. Julia m. Wil- liam S. Locke, who lived in Crown Point. and died in 1825. She was afterwards twice mar- ried. Alonzo m. -- Lincoln, and lives in Shrewsbury. He is the father of William Buck- lin, who was a merchant there for many years.
BUCKLIN, RUFUS, JR., from Wallingford in 1815, m. Harriet, da. of Philbrook Barrows, and settled at the Borough. He served as lieu- tenant in the war of 1812, being under Col. Isaac Clark. He kept tavern at the Borough many years, and at the Corners 8 years, and was a justice of the peace 20 years. He was a man of the strictest integrity of character, am- iable and kind. He died in 1853, aged 74. His widow is still living, at the age of 83 .- Their children were: Alonzo, Albert, Gran- ville, Charles, Silas, d. in 1818; Lewis ; Harriet, d. in '26; and George; Charles, m. Laura Ann, da. of Hiram Congor. He studied law, and was admitted to the Rutland county bar in 1840. He died in 1842, aged 27. Lewis, m. Ama Remington, and was postmaster at Wal- lingford for many years. He died in 1857, aged 35. His widow succeeded him as postmistress, which office she still occupies.
BUCKLIN, ALBERT, m. Sally, da. of Elisha Fish. He served in nearly every town office with ability, and his talent is frequently called into requisition ; has been justice of the peace many years, constable 10 years, in the Legisla- ture 3 ycars, and is at present town clerk and treasurer. Their children are: Silas; David, died some years since ; Harriet, Lucinda, Mary ;
George A., killed at Petersburg, Va .; Susan; and Charles K. m. Samantha, da. of Ira Vail.
BUFFUM, CALEB, from Providence, R. I., in 1797; settled at the Borough in the black- smithing business. He m. Huldah, da. of El- kanah Parris. In 1806 he purchased the trip- hammer and shop of Samuel Dow, and contin- ued the business for 10 or 12 years. In 1813, he removed to his farm in MIt. Tabor, where he continued to live many years-was a justice of the peace 29 years, and town clerk and select- man several years. In '41 he removed back to Danby, and kept tavern several years. He died at Rutland in 1857, aged 76. His wife died in 1866, aged 86. Their children were : Lucy, Sophia, Almira, Paris E., Danicl, Heman M., Huldah ; Amanda, m. Rev. William W. Pierce, and died in 1844, aged 25; Caleb, jr. ; Han- nah, died in 1831; and Larned.
BULL, TIMOTHY, from Nine Partners, N. Y., in 1767, settled on the farm now owued by Jahn Hilliard, and a little S. W. of the resi- dence of Ezra Harrington. He was moderator of the first annual town meeting which was held at his house, March 14, 1769, at which meeting the town was organized. He was about the first Quaker in town, and a very wor- thy member of that society. He subsequently settled on the east side of the town, near Otter Creek, with his son Crispin. He died in 1810, aged 90. His children were: Michael, Wil- liamson, Crispin, and Phobe. Michael settled a short time on the Joseph Bull farm, and then removed to Peru, N. Y. Williamson m. Jeru- sha -, and settled where Willard Baker now lives. He tended the grist-mill a short time. Hle removed to Jay, N. Y. His children were Tamar, Tabiatha and Nancy.
BULL, CRISPIN, son of Timothy, came from Nine Partners in 1765, some 2 years previous to his father, and commenced a settlement near the present homestead of John Hilliard ; was the third settler in town, and at once took up a leading position. Ile was one of the first board of selectmen, elceted in 1769, and made the first clearing on the east side of the town, about the year '72. He received from the pro- prictors 60 acres of land for 60 days' work building roads, and it is now some of the best land in town. It is now owned by his grand- son, Clark. He led a long, laborious and in- dustrious life, was upright in character, and an estimable and worthy man. He died in 1810, aged 70; his wife, whose name was Ma- ry Carpenter, died in 1833, aged 92. Their family consisted of 5 children : Patience, Tim-
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othy, jr, Hannah, Elijah and Carpenter. Pa- aged 80; his wife in 18-, aged -. Their tience m. Joseph Tuttle, and next Eli Bradford. Hannah m. Abner Bump of Wallingford. Tim- othy, jr., m. Betsey Babcock, and was a resi- dent of the town some years; but finally re- moved to Now Huntington, where he died some 20 years since.
BULL, ELIJAH, m. Eunice Bump of Walling- ford, and settled on the present homestead of his son Clark. He was a man of integrity, and a magistrate for a number of years; was a substantial citizen, and an estimable man. IIe died in 1848, aged 71; his wife in 1868, aged 88. They raised a family of 4 children : Al- vah, Anna, Crispin and Clark. Anna m. Green Packer of Mit. Holly; Alvah m. Lonisa Packer, and was a resident of the town many years. He was an intelligent man, and highly esteem- ed. He removed to Western New York.
BULL, CLARK, m. Sarahette Packer, and suc- ceeded to the homestead. He is a thrifty farm- er, and a man of standing and influence ; was in the Legislature in 1865, and lias occupied places which attest the respect and confidence of his townsmen. They have 2 children; Hel- en and Charles. Mr. Bull now resides in Wal- lingford.
BULL. JOSEPH, son of John, a native of -South Kingston, R. I., and an early settler of Wallingford, m. Pbebe Bull, and settled where his son Joseph lived. He was twice married, his last wife being the widow of Stephen Nich- ols. He died in 1834, aged 81; his widow in 1841, aged 79. Their children were : Lydia, m. Joel Mix; Rachael, m. Stephen Stafford of Wallingford ; Nehemiah. m. Catherine Sills- bury of Jamaica ; Ruth, m. Joshua Johnson ; Patience, mn. Joseph Dyke, and lives in Hunt- ington; Phebe, m. Elias Thompson; John; Abigail, m. James Nichols ; Anna, Josepli, jr. and Lucy. Joseph was blind for over 30 years. He always traveled without a guide. often go- ing many miles from home, and will loug be remembered. He was killed by the cars, July 29, 1869. while walking upon the track, on his way home from South Wallingford.
children were: Charles, Samuel, Joseph, Eze- kiel, Seneca, Thomas, Anson, Anna and Rhoda, only two or three of whom are living. Anson m. Catherine, da. of Isaac Vail, and settled on the homestead. He had a brick-yard near the residence of IIenry Kelly, and built the first and only brick dwelling-house in town. He was killed in falling from a load of hay, in 1845.
BURT, CAPT. JOHN. was among the early set- tlers-came before the Revolutionary war, and established himself on what is now the town farın. He has the honor of being the first inn-keeper in town. The site of Captain Burt's log-tavern is very near the poor-house, and considerable public business was transact- ed here in early times. We are told that many interesting events transpired here during the war, among which was the trial and " beech- sealing" of John Hart, which will be found elsewhere. [See John Hart.] Capt. Burt was a man of more than ordinary ability, and took a lively interest in the civil affairs of his town and neighborhood, and was esteemed a valua- ble citizen. He served in the Revolutionary war, and was a prominent actor in the stirring scenes of those times. By industry and econ- omy, he secured a handsome property. His children were John, Alpheus, Susie and Lu- cinda.
BUXTON, JOHN, from Rhode Island in 1790, settled on the present homestead of Merritt Hulett. He m. Betsey Kelly, who died in 1815, aged 60. He died in 1845, aged 85; his children : Timothy, Stephen, Eliphalet ; Ben- jamin, drowned in Lake Ontario ; Joseph, died in 1868; Hannah, m. Daniel Hulett; Lydia, m. Jacob Rush of Pawlet; Prudence, m. Seba Phillips; and Diana. [Jonathan Buxton, a brother of the above named John B., and wife, are now living in Slatersville, R. I., aged 102 and 100, respectively.]
CALKINS, CAPT. STEPHEN, from Connecticut, was an early settler. He came here in 1768, and first settled where William Herrick now BUTTON, JOSEPH, from Rhode Island in 1785, m. Anna Davis, and settled on what has since been known as the " Button farm." He kept a store there for several years, which was about the first in town, and also manufactured pot- ash. Ho was one of the early members of the Quaker society, and was considered one of the wealthiest men of his day; and, being a man of great force and energy, he contributed much lives, having purchased the original proprietor's right. This was the first settlement north of the Corners, and there were but few families in town at that time. He took a very active part in organizing the town; and he also took a lively interest in religious affairs, and was a man of excellent character. He was the first selectman elected, and was entrusted from time to time with numerous other responsible duties. toward building up society. He died in 1829, | He served as captain in the Revolutionary war,
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and was at the siege of Yorktown when the British army surrendered, and was most of the tune during his service under the immediate command of General Washington. He was something of a mechanic, and built the first grist-mill in town, soon after the close of the war, for which, as tradition says, he received 60 acres of land, and the privilege to take 3 quarts of corn to the bushel, for toll, as long as the mill run. This mill is said to have been a very rnde structure, but answered the purpose of the settlers very well. Capt. Calkins was a very kind and amiable man, and greatly belov- ed by all who knew him. He died in 1814, aged 83; his wife in 1813, aged 73. His ehil- dren were ; Richard and Stephen, jr. Rich- ard was a man of ability-was constable from 1785 to '93.
CANFIELD, DENNIS, a patriot of the Revolu- tion, came here quite early, and settled on " Dutch Hill." He served through nearly the whole of the war, and was in several important battles-drew a pension, which was his main dependence in old age. He was a very jovial man, much given to anecdote. but firm in prin- ciple-was three times married ; his second wife was the widow Ruth McDaniels, and mother of James MeDaniels : she dying, he next m. Pol- ly Walton, He removed with his family to Holland Purchase, N. Y., many years since, where he died.
CHASE, ABRAHAM, from Nine Partners in 1770, m. Lydia Allen, and settled near the res- idence of Alva Risdon. He was a well edu- cated man for one of that day, and took a lead- ing part in the management of the affairs of the town. He was a man of uncommon ex- cellence of character, and was entrusted with various town offices. He owned and kept the second tavern in town, in 1774, at which town and freemen's meetings were held, and consid- erable publie business transacted. It was here that the committees of safety sometimes met, as occasion required, to adopt measures for the defence and welfare of the inhabitants. Their deerees were always regarded as law, and any infraction of them was punished with exem- plary severity. The application of the " beech seal" was then the common mode of punish- ment, and whenever the " Yorkers" or their adherents were found here, the " beecli rod" was applied to their naked backs. A ease of this kind occurred here in the summer of 1774. It appears that a surveyor had been sent bere under the authority of New York, and, while drinking flip at the tavern of Mr. Chase, was
arrested. The committee of safety soon assem- bled, and the charges being read against the prisoner, he acknowledged that he had been sent here to survey land under the title of New York, but pleaded the jurisdiction of that colo- ny over the Grants, in justifieation of his pro- eeedings. Notwithstanding this plea, agreea- ably to the sentence, the prisoner was taken from the bar of the committee, tied to the whip- ping-post, and there on his naked baek receiv- ed 100 stripes, and ordered to depart out of the district, on the penalty of suffering death if lie returned. The sentence was carried into exe- eution in the presence of a large concourse of people. The man who applied the rod wore a false face, and was supposed to have been Re- member Baker.
By gradual purchases, Abraham Chase ac- quired some 300 acres of desirable land, and was a successful farmer. At the same time he was a liberal, public spirited man, and contrib- nted largely to the general welfare of the town. He removed to Plattsburg, N. Y.
CHASE, CAPT. EPHRAIM, from Fall River, R. I, in 1834, m. Emily Rhodes, and settled here. He was a sea captain for some 15 years previ- ous to his settling here. He was a deacon of the Baptist church a number of years, and was universally esteemed. He kept tavern at the Corners 5 years, and maintained a respectable position in society. In 1851, he removed to Collins, N. Y., where he died in 1869, aged 71. He was nearly blind for many of the last years of his life. He raised a family of several chil- dren : Mary, Susan, Amelia, Eliza, Lydia, Fran- ces, Ephraim, Arnold and Clara. Arnold serv- ed as captain in the Union army, during the late war.
CHASE, BENJAMIN, from Fall River. R. I., in 1834, was a brother of Ephraim-m. Mehitabel Wood for his first wife, and she dying, he next m. Hannah Hill, and settled at the Corners. He was also a deacon of the Baptist church, and a man of considerable ability, although he did not accumulate property. He removed West about the year 1850.
CHITTENDEN, GOV. THOMAS, from Williston, in the spring of 1776, on account of the exposed situation of the frontier, with his family, women and children, eame on foot by marked trees, through Middlebury to Castleton, and from thence to Danby, and procured a farm near the foot of the mountain. We have been unable to learn the exact spot where Gov. Chittenden lived, but it was, as we are told, in the vicinity of the residence of A. C. Risdon. He resided
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here until the evacuation of " Ti.," in July, '77, when he removed to Pownal, and soon after to Williamstown, Mass. He also resided a short time in Arlington, and at the close of the war returned to Williston. He was a member from this town in the convention which met at Windsor in July, 1777, which framed our first constitution.
COLVIN, LUTHER, from Rhode Island in 1765, was the fourth settler in town, and found his way here by marked trees. His log-cabin was very rude in structure. There were no win- dows or doors, and but one room. Luther Col- vin, like all the other settlers, brought with him a scanty supply of household articles, and ex- perienced much difficulty in procuring the ne- cessaries of life while making a settlement here. It was his custom to go to Manchester to mill and back the same day, carrying the grist upon his back. At one time, when grain was scarce, he carried the last bushel of wheat he possessed, which was to last for several months, or until harvest time came again. He was a very in- dustrious, hard working man during his young- er days, but became somewhat feeble in after life. We have been told that he brought the first stove into town. and built the second fram- ed house. He became a Quaker, and joined the society ; was a great hunter and trapper, and many good stories are told of his adven- tures while hunting bears and other wild game. He was compelled to pen his sheep every night to keep them from being devoured by wolves. He was a man of considerable ability, and oc- cupied a prominent place in society. His wife, Lydia, died in 1814, quite advanced in years. He died in 1829, aged about 90. Their chil. dren were: Stephen, Caleb, John, Catherine, Lydia, Esther, Anna and Freelove.
COLVIN, CALEB, m. Anna Abbot, and settled on the homestead with his father Luther. A few years after he was found dead in the woods, where he had been hunting. It is supposed that he died in a fit. He left 3 chil. dren : Caleb, who is deaf and dumb, and lives in Hartford, N. Y. ; Anna and Phila.
COLVIN, JOHN. m Lucy Frink, and settled on the farm with his father, where L. R. Fisk now lives. He died in a fit in 1825, aged 40.
COLVIN, BENAJAIT, son of Stephen, m. Iful- dah, a da. of Joseph Irish, and settled where his son Nelson uow lives. She dying, he next m. Hannah, da. of Gilbert Palmer. He was a fine, sturdy, gallant, honorable man, and pos- sessed a rugged constitution, which he fully retained through life. He was a very thrifty
farmer, and acquired a good property. He was killed in the spring of 1867, while felling a tree in the woods, at the age of 80-was capa- ble of doing a good day's work at this advanc- ed age ; and he retained his mental, as well as physical ability to the last.
COLVIN, JOEL. m. Almira, da. of Elery Sta. ples, and succeeded to his homestead. His forte is persistent, earnest and judiciously di- rected industry as a farmer, by which he has secured an ample competence. He removed, in 1869, to Ripley, N. Y., where he has lately erected a splendid dwelling-house.
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