Boxford Town

Boxford Town

Jeremiah, born June 17, 1809, cultivates the homestead acres which have descended through a long line of Fullers to him and his sister, Sophronia. He married Eunice L. Pike, of Ossipee, N. H., who died June 30, 1886. Sarah P., born August 23, 1811, married Nathaniel H, Johnson, of Haverhill, Mass., October 6, 1836 ; died August 6, 1838. He died July 29, 1864. Samuel, born November 25, 1814 ; died August 16, 1848. His integrity and kindness endeared him to those who made his acquaintance ; unmarried. Caroline, born May 17, 1817 ; died October 8,1821. Elbridge, born August 11,1816; died February 12, 1847; unmarried. Beloved and respected, he gave promise of a useful life.

Sisters and brother of Daniel Fuller. Betty, born February 6, 1760, married, first, Nehemiah Putnam, born October 14, 1753 ; died December 14, 1792. She next married Samuel Wilkins, November 13, 1796 ; he died September 11, 1803. She died August 25, 1838. Sarah, born February 27, 1762; married Eleazer Putnam, Esq., who died May 31, 1836 ; she died December 21, 1802. Mary, born January 6, 1764; married William Symonds, son of Joseph Symonds and Lucy Kimball ; she died September, 1833. Benjamin, born September 13, 1767 ; married Abigail, daughter of Dr. Silas Merriam, of Middleton. They removed to Norway, Me., and both ended their days there, she in March, 1838 ; he in March, 1850. In 1794 no roads had been located, but settlers cut down trees so that they could get from one to another. They went with an ox-wagon, one yoke of oxen and two horses.

David Stiles

David Stiles, son of the deacon of the same name, was born in Middleton, Massachusetts, June 19th, 1813. He received a common school education, and afterwards chose the profession of farrier, which he has pursued for fifty-three years in his native town. He has lectured on the subject in various places in Essex County, and once before the New England Agricultural Society in Boston. He has also written for the press on various subjects for more than fifty years, many of his articles being marked with originality of thought, and the one on " The Decay of Iron " being extensively copied. He has been especially interested in genealogical, historical and agricultural matters. In 1850 he obtained a United States patent on a hay and stalk cutter. He married Miss Rebecca Perry, of Danvers, by whom he had five children. He passed his golden wedding, April 21, 1886, and his wife died February 2, 1887. Mr. Stiles is more than ordinarily well acquainted with the history and interests of Essex County, and especially of the town of Middleton. He is a man of firm convictions, has always maintained a lively interest in public and church affairs, and is a good representative of our steady. New England country life.