Dover Town

Property Exempt From Taxation

Cemeteries. - Land, Public library. - Books and fixtures, Almshouses. - Buildings and land, School-house, 5th district, not occupied. - Building,

School Committee

Sumner-Hill Grammar. - Mr. Walter C. Hill, of Stoneham, was principal the first two terms of the year. Present principal, Mr. Charles H. Goldthwait, of Salem ; Mrs. Ellen W. Thayer, assistant during the year, Sumner Sub-Grammar. - Miss Roxie E. Dickinson, of Amherst, Sumner Intermediate. - Miss F. Emma Sherman, of Weymouth, Broolcville Intermediate. - Miss Mary A. Bosworth, of Quincy, teacher the first two terms ; now under charge of Miss Lucy J. Beebe, of South Wilbraham, Br -ookville Primary. - Miss E. Gertrude Bosworth, of Quincy,

Engines And Officers

Rough and Ready Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 2 - Foreman, Malcolm Rogers : Assistant Foreman, William Holtham ; Cleric and Treasurer, H. A. Burnett ; Engineman, William Henry Cumminger.

Norfolk Hook-and-Ladder Co. No. 1. - Foreman, E. A. Hawley; Assistant Foreman, Peter Bussey; Clerk and Treasurer, T. L. Pratt; Steward of the Department, Joshua Wilder.

DOVER FIRST PARISH (Unitarian). Organized 1749. - Pastor, Rev. Calvin S. Locke, of Dedham, supplies; Deacons, Joseph A. Smith, Asa Talbot; Clerk of Society, Ansel K. Tisdalo; Treasurer of Siciety, Aaron Bacon; Parish Committee, John Humphrey, Mrs. George D. Everett, Deacon Asa Talbot. Number of members, 30. Supts. of Sunday Schools, George Scott, Frank Smith. 5 teachers, 40 scholars.

ORTHODOX CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY. Organized Dec. 27, 1S38. - Pastor, Rev. John Wood, sottlcd April 1, 1875; Clerk of Society, George L. Howe; Clerk of Church, Ithamar Whiting; Treasurer, Leonard Draper; Parish Committee, Frederick II. Wight, Barnabas Paino, Georgo MeKonzie. Number of membors, 27. Supt. of Sunday School, George L. IIowo. 7 teachers, 50 scholars.

MISSION CHURCH (at Charles River Village). Connected with above Society. - Rev. John Wood, Pastor. Supt. of Sunday School, Joseph Nickcrson. 0 teachers, 47 scholars.

ORTHODOX CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY. Organized Nov. 25, 1779. No pastor at present; Deacons, Charles \V. Morse, Thomas B. Bourne, Edwin B. Leonard; Clerk and Treasurer of Society, Allen II. Mossongor; Clerk and Treasurer of Church, Horace Carpenter; Parish Committer, Leonard C.IJliss, Albert Fisher, Jr., Edwin B. Leonard. Number of members, 240. Supt. of Sunday School, Deacon Charles N. Morse. 25 teachers, 265 scholars.

Religious Societies

Treasurer, Salmon Turner; Parish Committee, Charles C. Sumner, C. Warren Lane, George S. Wh'eler. Number of membors, 40. Supt. of Sunday School, C. Warren Lane. 8 teachers, 110 scholars. ST. JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Organized 1872. - Pastor, Rev. Francis Guuesse, settled Nov. 17, 1872. Number of members, 250. Supt. of Sunday School, Mary Kirwan. 2 teachers, 25 scholars.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY (Trinitarian). Organized Feb., 1738. - Pastor, Rev. Henry C. Crane, settled Nov., 1874; Deacons, Joseph T. Bacon, Peter Adams, Thaddeus II. Shepherdson, George W. Bacon, Osmyn A. Stanley, Albert L. Clark; Clerk of Society, William E. Nason; Clerk of Church, Erastus E. Baker; Treasurer, Albert L. Clark; Parish Committee, Osrnyn A. Stanley, Peter Adams, Thomas B. Allen. Number of members, 277. Supt. of Sunday School, Thaddeus H. Shepherdson. 18 teachers, 180 scholars.

UNION CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY (Trinitarian). Organized Sept. 13, 1855. - Pastor, Rev. Josiah Morrill, settled Oct., 1867; Deacons, Paul B. Clark, Willard C. Whiting; Clerk of Society, Sabin Hubbard; Clerk of Church, Paul B. Clark; Treasurer, George M. Wadswoith; Parish Committee, Albert A. Newell, Paul B. Clark, II. B. Miller. Number of members, 24. Supt. of Sunday School, Willard C. Whiting. 5 teachers, 44 scholars.

FIRST UXIVER3ALIST SOCIETY. Organized 1857. - Pastor, Rev. A. St. John Chambre, settled July 1, 1872; Clerk of Society, George W. Wiggin; Treasurer, James M. Freeman; Parish Committee, James P. Ray, Joseph G. Ray, Enoch Waite. Number of members, 70. Supt. of Sunday School, Rev. A. St. John Chambre. 16 teachers, 135 scholars.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL SOCIETY. Organized June, 1S72. - Pastor, Rev. John N. Short, settled April, 1S74; Stewards, W. W. Haslam, Charles S. Bassett, Alfred Everett, Joseph T. Hutchinson, Charles Badger, William II. Howe, William B. Teed, Leprelette L. Fisher, Daniel W. Whiting; Clerk of Society and Church and Treasurer, Charles S. Bassett. Number of members, 75. Supt. of Sunday School, Charles S. Bassett. 8 teachers, 100 scholars.

ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CIIURCn. Organized 1812. - Pastor, Rev. Francis Gouesse, settled Nov. 17, 1872. Number of members, 500. Supt. of Sunday School, John L. Fitzpatrick. 8 teachers, CO scholars.

WINTHROP SOCIETY. Organized Dec. 30, 1856. - No settled pastor; Deacons, Newton White, Elisha Ilolbrook; Clerk of Society, E. Frank Lincoln; Clerk of Church, Seth C.Sawyer; Treasurer, E. Frank Lincoln; Parish Committee, Charles H. Belcher, Seth C. Sawyer, Z. Aaron French. Number of members, 105. Supt. of Sunday School, Newton White. 26 teachers, 216 scholars. There is also a Sunday School established near the railroad station in Ilolbrook, which is conducted mostly by members of the Winthrop church, callod the Union Sunday School. It was organized June 9, 18GS. Superintendent, William Gray. 8 teachers, 55 scholars. It has a library of about 1,000 volumes. BAPTIST CHURCH AT BROOK VILLE. Organized May 30, 1868. - No settled pastor; Deacons, George A. Sncll, Rodney Howard; Clerk of Parish, M. B. Faxon; Clerk of Church, George A. Snell; Treasurer, Freeman Bard; Parish Committee, Albert Leonard, S. H. Scudder, Freeman Bard. Number of members, 43; Supt. of Sunday School, Albert Leonard; Clerk of Sunday School, Henry Ludden. 13 teachers, 7G scholars.

Hyde Park

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Organized Feb. 10, 1867. - Pastor, Rev. J. Swinburne Weedon, April 14, 1876; Trustees, John Terry, C. W. Knowles, A. II. Ilohvay, A. R. Whittier, G. L. Stocking, W. II. Norris, Oliver A. Ncal, B. F. Radford, Charles Haley; Stewards, Richard W. Ilusted, C. A. House, J. P. Iliggins, T. C. Holmes, Henry A. Silver, Palmer Morritt; Clerk of Church, W. II. Norris; Treasurer, A. II. Holway. Number of members, 250. Supt. of Sunday School, Richard W. Ilusted. 25 teachers, 250 scholars.

CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY (Roman Catholic). Organized Oct., 1870. - Pastor, Rev. William J. Corcoran, settled Oct., 1870. Number of mombers, 700. Supt. of Sunday School, Rev. J. W. Corcoran. 20 teachers, 120 scholars.

Luther Richards, for many years a prominent citizen of Dover, died of cancer, at the Mas -,i- husetts General Hospital, in Boston, July 1, aged 63 years. lie was born in Dover, April

27th, 1809. lie was for many years Town Clerk and Selectman, and was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1S53. He was for many years Superintendent of the Unitarian Sunday School in Dover. During the last years of his life he resided in Boston, where he was engaged in the leather business. He was an honest, kind-hearted, public-spirited man.

Abneh L. Smith, died of heart disease, August 15, aged 53 years, 6 months, 23 days. Mr. Smith was Town Clerk of Dover for 17 years, resigning April 18th on account of sickness. He was Chairman of the Board of Selectmen nine years, Assessor two years, member of the School Committee tws years, Constable twenty years, and in 1S69 represented the towns of Dover, Medfield and Needharn in the General Court. He was a most useful and respected citizen.

Hon. Zenas French, died November 10, aged 78 years, 9 months, 3 days. Mr. French was one of the Selectmen of Randolph for seventeen years, and represented the town in the General Court in 1837 and 1839. In 1852 he was a Senator' from Norfolk County.

Source changes here: from History of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men, by Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) Ed, published 1884; 10,586 words in this source stream.

By Mrs. G. D. Everett

part, being known as the fourth precinct of Dedham. The earliest record which throws any light upon the history of Dover is the charter granted by their Majesties, King William and Queen Mary, to the inhabitants of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, in New England; which charter stated that His Majesty King James the First by his letters patent under the Great Seal of England, being dated at Westminster, Nov. 3, 1621, granted to the Council established at Plymouth, in the County of Devon, and their successors and assigns, for the planting, ruling, ordering part of America lying in breadth between the fortieth and forty-eigthth degrees of north latitude, and in length all the land from sea to sea, provided they are not possessed or inhabited by other Christian prince or State. To have, hold, and enjoy, paying to the king, his heirs or successors, one-fifth part of the gold and silver

1 Tn the foregoing history of Cohasset certain proper names are spelled in two different ways. The names now spelled Bates, Jacob, and Stutson. The part of the town formerly called "The Beechwoods" of late years has been called '' Beechwood," the name given to the post-office in that locality.

ore which from time to time should be found or obtained within these lands or territories. And whereas this Council established at Plymouth, for the ruling and governing of New England in America, did by their deed dated March 3, 1628, grant and confirm to Sir Henry Roswell, Sir John Young, Knights, Thomas Southeott, John Humphreys, John Endicott, and Simon Whetcombe, their heirs and assigns, all that part of New England in America which lies between a great river commonly called Monomack, a/ias Merrimack, and a certain other river called Charles River, being in acertain bay commonly called Massachusetts, alias Mattachusetts.

Also all the lands within the space of three Euglish miles to the southward of the southernmost part of Massachusetts Bay; and all the lands which lie within the space of three English miles to the northward of Merrimack River; and in breadth from the Atlantic Sea on the east to the South Sea on the And that the affairs and business, which from time to time should happen and arise, concerning the planting and governing of these lands, that they might be better managed and ordered, King Charles the First did make and create, by his letters patent, Sir John Roswell, Sir John Young, etc., and others that should be admitted, one body corporate, by the name of the Governor and Company of Massachusetts Bay, in New England; and did grant them and their successors, powers and privileges in this letter patent which may more fully appear; and whereas, several persons employed as agents of our colony, have made application unto us that the colony of Massachusetts Bay, and the province of Main, and the territory

| called Acadia or Nova Scotia, be incorporated into one _ real province, by the name of " Our Province of Massachusetts Bay, in New England.' We do therefore, will and establish, that thenceforth and forever, there shall be one governor, one lieutenant, a deputy governor, and one secretary, to be appointed and commissioned by us, our heirs, and successors, and eight and twenty assistants and counselors, to advise and assist the governor.

We find the acts and laws governing the colonies during the reign of King William and Queen Mary, and their Majesties King George, Queen Anne, and

Dover

Each town within the province was to be provided with an able, learned orthodox minister, of good conversation, to dispense the word of God to them. And write, and every town having the number of one hundred householders should also have a grammar school and some person of good conversation, well instructed in the tongues, to keep such school. Every such

In the year 1635 (history of Dedham) the General Court then sitting at Newtowne granted a tract of land south of Charles River to twelve men.

additional grant was made to nineteen persons of all the land south of Charles River and above the fall, not before granted, and a tract five miles square on the north side of Charles River, for the purpose of at the present time the towns of Dedham, Norwood, | Norfolk, Medfield, Wrentham, Needham, Bellingham, | Walpole, Franklin, Natick, Dover, and a part of Sher- | When the General Court gave large tracts of | born. land to the inhabitants it required them to make new settlements as soon as circumstances would permit. The early settlers of Massachusetts colony during the first five or six years remained in Boston and the adjoining towns of Roxbury and Watertown. The first twenty-four families who settled Dedham came from Watertown.

time and management. Regular monthly meetings were held to transact the business, which for many years was entrusted to seven men, who made all necessary by-laws for the people. The town of Dedham was fixst known by the name of Contentment, this name being written over the records of several of the first meetings. Edward Allyne was one of the leading men who came in the first company from Watertown, the first records of the town being written by him. and toil on every hand.

These pioneers were surrounded by foes The woods abounded with wolves and other wild animals. Indians lurked in the forests with suspicious looks and acts, and their daily bread was to be wrung from the sterile soil.

In 1637 a meeting-house was built, which was thirty-six feet long, twenty feet wide, and twelve feet high, with a thatched roof. It stood where the

Every town within the province having fifty house- | holders was to be constantly provided with a school- | master, who should teach the children to read and | stands. The pitts (as the pews were called in the records) were five feet deep and four and one-half feet The elders' seat and deacons' seat were before the pulpit. The communion-table stood before these

All newcomers were required to give to a committee chosen for that purpose an account of their motives for wishing to settle there. These questions to be answered satisfactorily before they could remain: Where they were from? What property they pos- If there was a probability of their becoming a charge to the inhabitants ?

the others were valued at from three to ten pounds. There were no saw-mills, and boards must be sawed by hand. They were probably log houses with thatched roofs. Every house was obliged to have a ladder reaching from the ground to the chimney as a means of protection in case of fire, under penalty of It was a law of the colony that settlers should build their houses near

The Indians were often troublesome, disregarding boundary lines, frequently trespassing after boundaries had been established. Richard Ellis and Timothy Dwight were chosen agents to treat with King Philip, the sagamore, for the possession of land six miles square.

In 1671 fears were entertained of an attack by the Indians, and the great gun now in town, with carriage thereunto belonging, was ordered to be put in repair forservice. In 1675 the General Court ordered the town to be put in readiness for war. In 1675 the bloody war known as King Philip's war commenced. the murder traced directly to King Philip. He was the chief instigator of the war. He had his summer hunting seat near Taunton, where some of the people furnished him with beef, repaired his muskets, and

Absences from town-meeting were punished by fine, the roll of the townsmen being called after the first half-hour had expired. One shilling fine for the first half-hour's absence, and two shillings and sixpence Until 1700 the people voted by wheat and beans, wheat Coos the affirmative, pair of stairs in the corners. Men were seated in galleries on one side, women on the other, and boys in the front gallery. The duty of the tything-man was laborious; he received as much pay years as the deputy of the General Court. obliged to go on errands for the elders, whip the dogs out of the meeting-house, and prevent disorder among the boys.

The business of seating persons in the meetinghouse came under the jurisdiction of the elders, the greatest taxpayer having the best seat. The new house was furnished with a bell. ten shillings for one year's service in beating the drum to collect the congregation.

bounds, viz.: Beginning at Bubbling Brook, where it crosses Medfield road ; and from thence taking in the lands of Samuel Giickerme: from thence to the westerly end of Nathaniel Richards' house-lot, and so down to Charles River, with all the lands and inhabitants westerly of said line; which petition was voted and granted at said meeting.

The petition was consigned to a committee, who reported that the inhabitants, with their estates, should be freed from paying the minister rate in Dedham, and ordered that the ministerial taxes be paid to the

In 1736 there were about fifteen hundred inhabitants and only one minister, and one schoolmaster employed a few weeks ina place. There was one physician, a few mechanics, no traders or manufacturers.

where they had been 'accustomed to attend public worship, as it was attended with great difficulty and labor. They now desired to be set off as a_precinct, with parish privileges, feeling that they could meet together for public worship with some degree of ease and convenience. 'This petition was signed at Dedham, March 30, 1748, and presented to the General Court, April 5, 1748, with the following names:

Capt. Joseph Williams and four others were chosen to select a site for the meeting-house, and Nathaniel Wilson and two others to agree with any person or persons for the price of the land (if need be). This selves the West, or Fourth Precinct in Dedham. warrant for the first precinct meeting was issued Dec. 20, 1748, and as the General Court did not appoint a person to call the first parish meeting, one of his majesty's justices of the peace, Joshua Ellis, warned the inhabitants to assemble in the school-house in the forenoon, to choose a moderator, precinct clerk, and a committee to call parish, district, or precinct The inhabitants assembled at the time and place mentioned, and made choice of the following officers :

At the next precinct meeting, holden in the same school-house March 15, 1749, Jonathan Whiting was chosen precinct treasurer; Joshua Ellis, Joseph Draper, Joseph Chickering, assessors and precinct committee.

Joseph Draper, Ralph Day, and David Wight were chosen a committee to procure a minister to preach with them, also to provide a place for y° precinct to congregate in.

The following committee was also chosen to prepare timber for a meeting-house: Capt. Hezekiah Allen, Joseph Draper, Samuel Metcalf, Daniel Chick-

The report of the committee was accepted Feb. 17, 1750, and the first precinct meeting was held in the meeting-house, March 20, 1754. At this meeting money was granted to finish the outside and lower floor. In 1758 another grant was made for lathing and plastering. During the same year more money was appropriated to build a pulpit; then in 1759 still another grant to finish two galleries and stairs, with this provision, that the galleries should have only common seats. The last grant was made in 1761 to finish pews on the lower floor. Thus, after ten years' struggle with difficulties hard to overcome, the people

The first minister employed in the precinct was Mr. Thomas Jones, who preached thirteen Sabbaths in the spring of 1749; from this time to 1754 noth- pointed to prepare the timber for the meeting-house were also instructed to build the house forty-two feet in length, thirty-four feet in width, and twenty feet in jury of Suffolk County to give reasons for this neglect, with this admonition, if this negligence was continued they might expect to be presented.

The sum of £15 6s. 8d. was voted to defray the expense of preaching for three months, and from this time to Oct. 18, 1758, different ministers were employed for three and four months at a time; then a unanimous vote was given for Mr. Joseph Manning, of Cambridge, to dispense y® word of God and administer y° special ordinances of y° gospel. This invitation was extended to him, witha salary of £66 13s. 4d., but these hopes were soon blighted by his declining to accept the call, with this benediction for their future welfare :

"Therefore finally Brethren, Live in Love and Peace, keeping y® unity of y° Spiritin y° Bond of Peace. And may y® God of Peace be with you, may his peace rest upon you. That y® great Shepherd of y® sheep would in Due time give you a pastor after his own Heart, a faithful Minister of y® New Testament to your Spiritual Edification and abundant Joy and Comfort, is and shall be y® Prayer of your Friend in Christ,

During the next four years different ministers were employed, but no one was called to settle. In 1760 our ancestors were again notified by the General Court of their remissness; again in 1762 they were admonished by the court to choose a minister. Then a unanimous vote was given for Mr. Benjamin Cary], with a salary of £66 13s. 4d.

The following is Mr. Caryl's letter of acceptance, which cannot fail to show his prayerful spirit to be directed aright in his duties towards his fellow-men :

"* CurisTIAN FripNDS, - I hope I am, in some measure, sensible of the over-ruling Providence of God in all things, and willing to hear and obey his voice to me therein. Especially would I, at this time, acknowledge and view the Providence of God, both in so far Uniting your Hearts to invite me, to carry on the great work of the Gospel Ministry among you and in inclining my heart to accept your invitation.

"And I desire to bless God, that after so much pains taken to know my Duty, I am so well satisfied with the clearness of my call to settle among you in the work of the Ministry, tho' I hope I am sensible of my own unfitness, insufficiency for these things. But being fully persuaded y® Christ as King and head of his Church has appointed and established the Office of y® Ministry to continue in a constant faithful ambassadors alway, to the end of y® world, I do, therefore, humbly leaning on Christ's strength, Seriously comply with your desire to take upon me the Office of a Pastor, and |

"And as, I hope, I do this with a desire for and aim at the Glory of God and our own mutual good, so let your fervent Prayers to God be thet he would qualify me for this work, and adorn me with all needful Ministerial Gifts and Grace, that I peace, as followers of the meek and lowly Jesus, that another Day we may appear before him with Joy and not with Grief. "Thus asking your Prayers, I Rest Your Humble servant, "BENIN. CARYL.

1762, it being more than twelve years after the church was organized before a minister was settled. The Sunday previous to his ordination the church was embodied by Rev. Mr. Belcher, of Dedham, and consisted of fifteen male members. In 1763 the church was dedicated.

Picture to ourselves, if we can, the devotion and faith that brought and held this little company of worshipers together, under all the trials and difficulties which were presented. We should see them seated in their much-loved meeting-house, which had cost them so much care and labor, with its bare walls and floor, with uncushioned seats, and only the warmth of their hearts to keep at bay the chilling cold of our New England winters.

The families were seated according to age, sex, and The boys to be seated on the stairs of the men's and women's galleries, or, later, between the fore seat and side pews, and were to be under the inspection of the older people and the young men, who were seated in the side galleries. The singers to be seated in the fore seat of the gallery, with a competent The pew next the pulpit was reserved, having a chest built in it to

All were expected to attend divine service, and tythingmen were sent about the town to look after the absent ones, all unnecessary absence to be punished by fine.

sixteenthly, in the afternoon the sun often sinking low behind the western hills before the congregation was dismissed to go to their distant homes. All this was done as a sacred duty and obligation, to be discharged without question or doubt.

Some years later, feeling that all physical comfort could not be sacrificed for spiritual advancement, it was voted that the school-house near the church should be opened by the head of some family on Lord's-day immediately after the forenoon exercises, and that those of the precinct who had occasion might improve said house for their comfort between meetings, and that said house be shut up from time to time, " when the minister go to y° meeting-house service." A committee of five, consisting of Nathaniel Battelle, Eleazer Allen, Hezekiah Allen, Jr., Peltiah Herring, and John Cheeney, were chosen to open, shut, secure the fire, and keep

Application was soon made to the First Church in Dedham for a division and allowance of their right and proportion of all lands that had been laid out for given to lay stone steps at the meeting-house doors. March 9, 1770, Mr. Lemuel Richards, Mr. Joseph Fisher, and Mr. Asa Richards were chosen to tune the

During the long pastorate of Mr. Caryl important changes had taken place in the country, but nothing had occurred to mar the peace and prosperity of the church until the evening of Feb. 13, 1810, when the meeting-house was burned to the ground. Their much-beloved pastor was advanced in years, and too feeble in health to cheer them much in this dark hour. The fire was supposed to be incendiary, and a reward of two hundred and fifty dollars was offered by the town for the apprehension of the guilty party.

made for heating the house, and foot-stoves were Dr. George Caryl, son of the pastor, was invited to select a pew for the use of the minister's family.

Rev. Benjamin Caryl was the son of Benjamin, and grandson of Benjamin and Mary Caryl, of Hopkinton, and was born in that town in the year 1732.

of Wrentham, daughter of Rev. Henry Messenger, Their children were Benjamin, born Dec. 6, 1764, died Sept. 12, 1775; and George, born April 1, 1767, graduated at Harvard 1788, married Miss Pamelia Martin, of Uxbridge, in 1790, and settled in Dover as a physician, in which capacity he was very successful and highly esteemed. He died Aug. 9, 1822, leaving a widow, three daughters, and a son.

lands with the district, giving the district about two _ acres of land north of the school-house then standing. | Stones for the underpinning were carted from Quincy. |

1811. Mr. Calvin Richards, Mr. Joseph Richards, Mr. Frederic Barden, Mr. Luther Richards, and Capt. Hezekiah Battelle were chosen a committee to make necessary arrangements for the dedication.

The new house was large and commodious, having sixty-four pews on the lower floor and thirty-two in the galleries. the house and one in front. These letters, in gilt, were on the front gallery: " Built in 1811, gathered in 1762." and side galleries, with wood-work finished higher than the adjoining seats, that were set apart for the colored people of the district.

No obituary of Mr. Caryl was ever published, but he left a goodly memory. He was much beloved by all, and is remembered with respect and affection. All are unanimous in testifying that he was a good He was remarkably earnest and gifted in prayer. He kept himself very much at home, seldom attending public meetings abroad. He drew as little from books and writings as any man of his time, but his sermons were fervent, impressive, evidently from the heart, and firm belief in the truth and importance of his message. They were written in avery fine, but perfectly legible hand,

_and only one (a Thanksgiving sermon) was ever An appropriate sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr. | Palmer, of Needham, the pastor, Rev. Benjamin | printed. He died Nov. 14, 1811. Immediately after the burial services, November 18th, the inhabitants returned to the meeting-house and appointed Thursday, Jan. 2, 1812, to be set apart for a day of fasting and prayer throughout the district, and chose Deacon Jonathan Battelle and Mr. William Richards a committee to inform the ministers of the Association.

liberty to be absent two Sabbaths in a year if it be his desire. A committee of three were appointed, consisting of Capt. Samuel Fisher, Mr. James Mann, and Mr. Aaron Whiting, to inform Mr. Sanger of

" To the Church and Society in Dover. "My CuristrAN Frrenps, - Since I received an expression of your wishes, as contained in the votes of the church and society, it has been my earnest endeavor, as well as humble prayer, to take the important subject into serious consideration. Ihave considered the warm affection and kind attention which were exercised and displayed toward him whose labor in the Lord was long and precious among you, and whose memory, while he now sleepeth with the fathers, you cherish with truly filial affection.

""T have consulted my friends and have not the happiness to say that their opinions were unanimous. I have consulted others also, whose opinions I value, and found them far from being united. While my mind was undergoing a conflict, from their varying opinions, it recurred to a consideration of your condition - to a consideration of what might be the situation of your affairs in case I should feel myself bound to non-concur with your wishes. The thought was painful. It has not, I trust, been without its weight on my mind. I have considered also your proposals. The form of a part of them now meets my most cordial approbation, and should it so happen that no explicit alteration in other parts shall take place, permit me to understand and expect that I may not materially suffer from changes which no the changes which await all human affairs, prudence can foresee nor care avoid. I have considered also your tolerant and catholic spirit, your charity and affection for the pious and good of all denominations, your sacred regard for the Holy Scriptures in their nature and simplicity and purity without human addition or diminution. mit me to say that your sentiments perfectly agree with my own. And it is my earnest wish, as well as devout prayer, that while I shun not to declare the whole counsel of God, 'I may never teach for doctrines the commandments of men.'

" Prom these considerations, and under these expectations, lam induced to say, 'I accept your invitation.' And, in connexion with this acceptance, I tender you, for all your past attention, my most hearty thanks, confidently trusting that while nothing may in future be wanting on my part, so that there will be no less disposition on yours to continue them. And although our

He was ordained Sept. 16,1812. His father, Zedekiah Sanger, D.D., preached the sermon at his ordination. Dr. Sanger enjoyed an unbroken pastorate of nearly half a century.

The greatest calamity which befell the society during his ministry was the burning of the church, Jan. The next morning members of the society gathered around the smoking ruins and made arrangements for an informal parish meeting; and in

The family of Dr. Sanger was of good old Puritan stock, and some of his ancestors were among the earliest settlers in Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay. His father, Rev. Zedekiah Sanger, D.D., graduated at Harvard University in 1771, and was settled in joy the delightful satisfaction of promoting each other's happiness. And, above all, may we enjoy the approbation of our own minds and the serenity of a pious hope, - a hope of obtaining his favor, 'whose favor is life, and whose loving kindness is better than life.' am an ambassador. And by our mutual prayers, our kind affections, and our good offices to each other, by our uninterrupted and increasing friendship here may we be prepared for that friendship which death cannot destroy, which eternity cannot impair. "Thus prays your sincere and humble servant, '* RALPH SANGER.

same State, where he performed the active duties of a minister till his death, in 1820. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Bowdoin College, Me., in 1807. His wife was Irene Freeman, and their family consisted of thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters, all of whom reached years of maturity. Of the sons, Richard and Ralph were graduates of Harvard College, and Zedekiah of Brown University, at Providence, R. I. Ralph and Zedekiah became ministers. Ralph, the subject of this memoir, was born in 22, 1786, but spent most of his youthful days in Bridgewater. He was fitted for college by his father, as was customary in the earlier days of New England when preparatory schools were few. He entered Harvard in 1804, his brother Richard being at that time tutor in Greek. In 1808 he graduated with the highest honors of his class. The following year he was master of the Latin grammar school in Concord, Mass. ; he then returned to his alma mater, and was tutor in mathematics for two cuidance of his father, who had many students under his care prior to the establishment of divinity schools. In 1813 he removed to Dover and took charge of the First Parish, at that time the only one in town, living in the family of Deacon Jonathan Battelle, and frecare.

In 1817 he was married to Charlotte Kingman, of Kast Bridgewater, Mass., and established his home in the centre of the town, where his six children were born and reared. Ralph, born March 31, 1818, died March 31 (on his birthday), 1850. George Partridge, born Nov. 27, 1819, graduated at Harvard Uni- lotte Kingman, born Aug. 17, 1822, married William G. Gannett, Oct. 10,1848, died Aug. 2,1871. John White, born March 15, 1824, died at Shanghai, China, 1866; was captain in East India trade. Simon Greenleaf, born March 9, 1827, graduated at Harvard University, 1848, a teacher in Chicago. Irene Freeman, born Aug. 13, 1830, a teacher in Boston. He resided here until July 8, 1857, when his house was destroyed by an incendiary fire. In this year he received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Harvard University. He then went to Cambridge and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Gannett, until his death, in 1860. But his connection with his parish He died May 6, 1860, in the seventy-fourth year of his age. Among his people Dr. Sanger always labored earnremained unbroken until his last illness.

estly to promote their material, moral, intellectual, and spiritual welfare. He was the means of establishing a town library, tock a deep interest in town, county, and State societies for promotion of agriculture, and during his long ministry, which covered a period of nearly forty-seven years, acted as chairman of the school committee. He also represented the town in the State Legislature three years, and was much interested in the project of having a railroad through the town. His perceptions were quick and ideas logical, and he strove not only to do good himself, but endeavored to lead others to follow in his footsteps. Mrs. Sanger survived her husband twenty-one years, dying at the age of ninety. labored long

Together they and faithfully for the good of those around them ; both did a work worthy of the noblest ambition, and both rest from their labors in the beautiful cemetery of Mount Auburn. No better inscription could be placed upon their tomb than " Blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called the children of God."

After the resignation of Mr. Sanger the society united in extending an invitation, Nov. 8, 1858, to Rey. Edward Barker, a graduate of Meadville Theological School, Pennsylvania, to settle with them as colleague with Rev. Ralph Sanger, with a salary of five hundred dollars. The invitation was accepted Noy. 15, 1858, and Mr. Barker was soon ordained, and commenced in the labor of the ministry. Mr. Barker was pastor of the church a little more than two years, his labor terminating Dec. 17, 1860. After Mr. Barker's withdrawal the pulpit was supplied for a while by Rey. Horatio Alger, of South Natick ; but he soon felt that the work was too laborious to be continued in connection with the care of his own parish in Natick, and the society was without a settled pastor until April 1, 1863, when the parish and church concurred in extending a call to Rev. George Proctor, of Billerica. George Proctor was born in Chelmsford, Mass., Sept. 5, 1814, the son of Azariah and Lucy (Hodgman) Proctor. He received his early education in Chelmsford. In 1839 he commenced the study of theology under the instruction of Rev. Rufus S. Pope, who for thirty years was pastor of the Universalist Society in Hyannis. April 1, 1840, Mr. Proctor was ordained and installed pastor of the Universalist Society in Sterling, where he labored five years ; from that time until April 1, 1847, he was pastor of a society in Harvard, laboring a portion of the time in Boxboro' ; he was then called to Billerica, Mass., where he remained until 1854. He then became pastor of a parish in Oxford; remained there three years, when he was recalled to Billerica, where he labored six years more, making in all a pastorate of April 19, 1863, he commenced his labors in Dover, and remained five nearly thirteen years in that place. years. One of the most gratifying events of his ministry in Dover occurred July 7, 1867, when twenty-two persons were received into the church by He was a pastor much beloved and respected by his people. In June, 1868, the society invited Rev. Calvin S. Locke, of West Dedham, to supply the pulpit for an

Calvin Stoughton Locke was born in Aeworth, N. H., Oct. 11, 1829. he was placed, in 1834, under the guardianship of Rev, Moses Gerald, of Alstead, N. H., and was reared under the most pronounced Calvinistic theology. He was prepared for college at the Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, N. H., and at Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass. He graduated from Amherst College in 1849. After teaching two years in Essex, Mass., he entered the Divinity School of Harvard December 6th of the same year he was ordained pastor of the Third Parish of Dedham. continued until July, 1864, when he opened a private school in West Dedham. at Dover eleven years, he resigned his charge, much to the regret of the society. During his pastorate the society procured new hymn books, renovated the church, obtained a cabinet organ for the Sundayschool, and replaced the pipe organ with a better in- Much of this work was due to the labor The society still hold strument. and influence of the pastor. him in loving rememberance. he has and is devoting his time and labor to the private school which he established in 1864.

The Second Congregationalist Church. - This church was organized December 28, 1838. In 1812 Rev. Ralph Sanger was settled as Mr. Caryl's successor by a council of neighboring pastors, who were satisfied with his examination on the received creed of the New England Congregational Churches.

who represented and loved the faith of the fathers felt compelled to withdraw. After secking for a time spiritual homes in neighboring towns, they organized,

Strong, of South Natick, also supplied the pulpit. The parish had become weakened by divisions, and the pulpit was supplied mostly by theological students until 1875, when the Rev. John Wood, of Wellesley, was the non-resident minister for about three years, and made himself quite as efficient as if living among the people, - uniting discordant elements, and receiving About this time the Charles River prayer-meeting, which was started during Mr. Norton's ministry, became a regular Sabnew accessions to the communion.

Dover. In 1878 the Home Missionary Society united the South Natick and Dover societies, and called the Rev. Peirce Pinch to settle over them. He was

By the action of the Home Missionary Society, Charles River and Dover societies were united, and the Rev. J. W. Brownville invited to become pastor over the two societies Mr. Brownville resigned in June,

This reorganisary because, according to the ruling of the courts, the original church having withdrawn, those who withdrew from the society could not lawfully carry any portion of the funds with them; thus the old society held the property. The first minister was the Rev. George Champion, who was active in formhis wife, heads the list of membership.

The deacons of the church since its formation are as follows: Daniel Chickering, chosen Oct. 31, 1839 ; died Jan. 17, 1872. Calvin Bigelow, chosen Oct. 31,1839; died Jan. 24, 1872. James Chickering, chosen May 9, 1872; died Oct. 20, 1875. Prescott Fiske, chosen Nov. 13, 1878, for five years; resigned. Eben Higgins, chosen Nov. 13, 1878, for three years; term expired Nov. 13, 1881. Richard P.

May 4, 1848. His connection with the church ceased in the summer of 1850. The Rev. John Haskell was ordained Dec. 2, 1850. Mr. Haskell resigned Nov. 3, 1858.

Until June, 1859, the pulpit was supplied by the Revs. Wright, Carver, Small, Peabody, and others, when the Rev. T. 8S. Norton was invited to become pastor, and, without a formal settlement, remained until January, 1869. After Mr. Norton, whose pastorate was the longest since 1839, Rev. J. G. Wilson and others occupied the pulpit. Rev. S. C.

The Baptist Church. - A number of persons professing the Baptist faith, residing in Needham, Natick, and Dover, formed themselves into a church in 1837, to be known as the Needham and Dover Baptist In 1838 a chapel was built and dedicated at Charles River village for the accommodation of They were publicly recognized by an ecclesiastical council as a Baptist Church. Other churches having been formed in the neighboring towns, it was thought expedient in 1859 to move the chapel to its present location. The church was well attended for a number of years, the pulpit being supplied almost wholly by students from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Newton. Sherman Battelle, Esq., and Deacon John Kenrick labored many years for its prosperity, but the numbers being small, it was deemed advisable to discontinue public services.

River village, over the store of Capt. Newell, for the instruction of the people laboring in the mills. Little is known of this early Sunday-school, as it existed only a few years. Some years later another was organized in connection with the First Parish Church. |

Sunday noons. This invitation was accepted, and a larger number was soon in attendance than could be accommodated. In 1824 the school was moved to the church, but the instructors received but few expressions of encouragement or sympathy from pastor or people.

discontinuing during the winter months, and having but little or no connection with the church. Revolutionary War. - Amid the cares and labors of a pioneer life our ancestors were early called to defend the rights and liberties of their homes in the wilderness. On the morning of April 19, 1775, as | the British troops marched towards Lexington, a messenger, a sharer of the toil of Paul Revere, was | sent into the country to arouse the people to defend | their homes. Dover, then a precinct of Dedham, | was ready to respond to the patriotic call. Sixtyeight brave men went forth, and one (Charles Haven) | never returned. Two months later, June 17th, at _ the battle of Bunker Hill, as Col. Prescott led his | thousand men to occupy the heights of Charlestown, | we find our noble men among the number, and one (Aaron Whiting), ready to be among the defenders, left his oxen and plow in the field. His wife un- | yoked the oxen and turned them to pasture, but the plow remained in the unfinished furrow until his return three months later. When Washington | reached Boston, a fortnight after the battle of Bunker Hill, he found a large body of volunteers ready to be organized and disciplined as soldiers.

Then in May, 1775, when it was decided by some of the patriots to secure Ticonderoga and Crown Point, we find Nathaniel Chickering, Lieut. Lemuel | Richards, Moses Richards, Thadeus Richards, John |

Jones, and Bariah Smith among the brave to capture these forts. One of the number, John Jones, died at Crown Point, with smallpox, July 4, 1776.

The last precinct meeting warned in "His Majesty's" name was April 21, 1774. From that time until Sept. 29, 1777, the meetings were warned as freeholders and inhabitants of the Fourth Precinct. After that date they were warned in the name of the government and people of Massachusetts Bay. Large sums of money were granted from time to time to defray the expenses of the war.

large or small institution, preferring that it should be engraven on the hearts of his dear friends, for whom he had the kindest remembrance, both for the living and the dead ; and, as he expressed himself, "' that he so neatly fitted up, and seeing the young take the books from the library, which he hoped would be a source to help lead them, through virtue and religion, up to God." 'The library now comprises about seven hundred volumes, and is kept in the vestibule of the church.

Town Hall. - When the Second Church of the First Parish was burned, Jan. 20, 1839, the town-meetings were held in the Centre school-house, and a committee of five, consisting of Capt. Walter Stowe, Capt. Lowell Perry, Jeremiah Marden, Capt. John Shumway, and Joseph A. Smith, were chosen to negotiate with the parish committee, composed of Hiram W. Jones, Daniel Mann, and John Williams, in reference to building a vestry in connection with the meetinghouse of the First Parish. The sum of three hundred dollars was appropriated to defray the expense. The vestry was used as a town house from 1839 until 1880 for all town purposes. The question of a new town house was suggested and discussed at different times, as early as 1854, but nothing decided was done until the spring of 1879, when an appropriation of three thousand six hundred dollars was made by the town and a committee chosen to superiutend the building of a house suitable for the uses of the town.

a difference of opinion as to the expediency of building a one-story or two-story building, but a twostory building was erected. It was framed, boarded, and slated, when a cyclone, July 16, 1879, blew it

The committee chosen was Warren Savin, | Eben Higgins, William A. Howe. There existed | | | country some years previously, it being against the laws of England that any skilled mechanics should others. The town sustained a loss of nineteen hundred and twenty-six dollars and eighty-five cents. | in length, the water flowing over the top of the

Meetings were called and the subject again discussed, which resulted in choosing a new committee, this time the selectmen, Capt. John Humphrey, Barnabas Paine, and Asa Talbot. another appropriation for a new building. The wreck was cleared away, lumber sold, a new site selected, and a one-story building erected, capable of seating on the lower floor and gallery about four hundred and eight cents. The architect was T. W. Silloway, of Boston. It was dedicated June 17, 1880, a large audience being present. Remarks were made by John C. Coombs, president of the meeting, and a report of the building committee was read by the chairman, Capt. John Humphrey. Prayer was offered by Rev. Horatio Alger, of South Natick ; and an address was delivered by Frank Smith, of Dover. Short speeches were made by Thomas W. Silloway, of Boston, Rev. C. S. Locke, of West Dedham, Rev. Horatio Alger of Prescott, and others. The services closed by singing an ode written for the occasion by Rev. C. C. Sewell, of Medfield. Music was furnished by L. W. Colburn and family, of South Natick ; singing by the Medfield quartette. The hall was tastefully decorated with potted plants and cut flowers furnished by our summer residents, B. P. Cheney, Esq.,and Dr. H. R. Stevens.

Mills. - Dover has been and is largely an agricultural town, yet other interests at different times have been represented in the town. As early as March 10, 1796, a committee was chosen to view the ground for a new road from the house of Lieut. Lemuel Richards to Mill Creek, west of Noannet Brook, to the new slitting-mill, and October 24th of the same year voted to erect a bridge over the waste water running from the saw-mill belonging to Capt. In 1815 the first rolling-mill was built in Dover by a company of gentlemen belonging in Boston, Dover, and Medfield. They employed a millwright by the name of Johnstone, an Englishman, who was smuggled into this leave it. This was the first rolling-mill built to run with one water-wheel in this part of the country ; two undershot wheels were formerly used, one for each roll, the rolls turning no faster than the wheels, perhaps ten times a minute, while this was a bucket-wheel thirty-six feet in diameter, the buckets being four feet

The speed of the rolls was increased to forty turns a minute. It had been thought impossible to run a mill for rolling iron with so small a supply of water, yet this mill was capable of rolling as many tons of iron in a year as other mills built at that time, driven by all the water in Charles River. Owing to the increased speed of the rolls, this mill was used for

| rolling iron some eight or ten years, when the company failed and the land and buildings were sold. Nothing now remains but the stone foundations and

For many years a mill for manufacturing sheathing paper has been in active operation on the former site of the slitting- and saw-mills, known as the Hill Paper-Mills, the Hill & Sons.

Early Settlers. - Few towns in the vicinity have as fine scenery or more pleasant drives than the quiet little town of Dover. The old mill, with its broken dams, the little brook rippling through the dams and wheel-pit, and passing off under ground for a long distance, the foundation-stones of the various buildings situated in the low valley grown up to wood and out of sight of human habitation, make it a romantic locality. The view of the Charles River valley, near Sherborn, or Farm Bridge, formed the scene of a fine painting by Inness.

Looking east upon a clear day, Bunker Hill Monu- Turn to the northwest, and old Wachusett and the granite hills of The Peterboro' Hills may be seen, and nearer, Nobscot and Goodman's Hills.

Pegan Hill was once the property of Wataspaquin, one of King Philip's tribe, and was left as a gift to his sons, Anthony, James, and Thomas.

house, on Pegan Hill. Thomas Pegan wasan Indian who lived on the northwesterly part of the hill, well up towards the top, from whom it took its name (and was formerly written Peegun).

came many miles to consult this famous woman. She finally came to an untimely end, being burned to death Dec. 6, 1821. Her grandson, Joseph Purchase, being charged with the crime, was imprisoned, and died in the prison before the law was executed. Deacon Ephrahim, an Indian of good repute and English habits, was deacon, with Col. John Jones, of

At a town-meeting in Natick, March 10, 1734-35, we find many of these Indians elected to fill town offices, - Thomas Peegun, moderator ; Deacon Joseph Ephrahim, Thomas Peegun, Josiah Speare, selectmen; Jeremiah Comecho, one of the constables;

Thomas Peegun, an assessor ; Nathaniel Coochuck, surveyor of highways; Kleazer Annepogeni, Nathaniel Coochuck, fence-viewers; and Thomas Peegun, sexton.

The civilization of these Indians was almost wholly due to the missionary labors of John Elliot, who was born in England in 1604, came to Boston in 1631, and on Nov. 5, 1632, was settled as teacher of a church in Roxbury. He soon became much interested to teach these aborigines the way of a better life. minister in Newton, in his labors as missionary and The town of Natick (which signifies a place of hills) was granted to the Indian converts at the request of the Apostle Elliot, who sent petitions to the General Court in their behalf at several different times.

1669. - * The humble petition of John Elliot, in behalf of Natik, That whereas this honored Court did appoint a committee to fix a line betwixt

| Dedham and Natik, bounding on each other, viz., the Worshipful Mr. Ting, Mr. Jackson, Deakon Park, and Leiftenant Cook, of Boston, who took pains in it, and the record of their deter- Never- Upon one side, ideas of life crude, it is evident their tastes were not wholly barbarous, as shrubs and clusters of rosebushes are remembered by some of the oldest inhabitants to have been seen growing about their doors. And as we follow down the northwesterly side of the hill, and come to the site of the home of Deborah Comechos (now Mr. James Draper's home), and are shown fruit-trees that were planted and cared for by Indian women, we learn that it was not impossible for these warlike people to be taught to love and follow the track of civilization. an Indian doctress, was celebrated for her knowledge they have prepared to fence theire corne fields, and on another side, they have taken away their lands and sold them to others, to the trouble and wonderment of the Indians, these are humbly to request this honored Court to impower the same worshipful Committee, and request you once more to take pains, and goe to the place, wt. ye have allready done, and request our brethren of Dedham to be more quiet, and let us peacably injoy our owne. So committing this honored Court unto the Lord, and to the word of his grace, I remaine, "Your humble petitioner, " Joun Evuior,"

Pegan Hill was the scene of a fierce controversy between the Dedham planters and the Indians, which Sergt. Richard Kllis, of Dedham, obtained a grant of the southdid not cease until the year 1700.

westerly part of it, and had his home erected upon it. Other portions by grant or purchase became the | property of the Drapers, Battelles, and Hardings. But, through the efforts of John Elliot and the Indian preacher, Daniel Takawompbait, these strifes ceased, and it is hoped as they listened to the preach- | ing of the Rev. Oliver Peabody and Rev. Stephen Badger that higher and better thoughts took the | place of these discordant feelings. |

Biographical Sketches. - - John Jones, son of | John and Mehitable Jones, of Weston, was born Oct. | 30, 1716. He moved to Dedham (now Dover) in | 1742. He settled on a farm on the banks of Charles River, a promontory in the northern part of Dover, | near South Natick, which at the present time is owned | and occupied by B. P. Cheney, Esq., as a summer | residence. He was married to Hannah Morse, by | Rev. Oliver Peabody, at Natick, Feb. 23, 1742-4. | He was one of the deacons of Rev. Stephen Badger's church, with Deacon Joseph Ephrahim, an Indian. At one time he was proprietors' clerk for Natick, and - living, as he did, so near South Natick (the original Natick), he took an active interest in its welfare as | Dedham.

which he kept in a book now in the possession of his grandson, Amos Perry, of Providence. He was a surveyor, and many of his sketches remain to show | In 1762 He was |

He was famous for keep- A small book kept by him now in the possession of his grandson, Elijah Perry, of South Natick, contains valuable records not to be found elsewhere. After a long and useful life he | died on the farm where he first settled, Feb. 2, 1801, aged eighty-four years.

Rev. Morrill Allen was born on what is known as the old Allen farm,in Dover. Graduated at Brown University, 1797. His health failing, he was advised to | work on a farm.

He settled in Pembroke, regained his health, and was considered one of the best farmers | of Plymouth County. He early commenced collect- | ing the seed of the white pine, bought cheap land, | sowed the seed, and saw acres grow up to wood. He

Thadeus Allen was born in Dover, May 14, 1786, and spent his youthful days upon the ancestral farm. He occasionally taught school, and during his prepara- tion for college resided for a time at Hanover, N. H., acting as amanuensis to Professor Shurtleff, of Dartmouth College, who gave him valuable aid in his studies. He graduated at Brown University in 1812. Soon after leaving college he entered upon preparatory medical studies, but owing to impaired health was induced to enter trade with his brother Timothy, and the firm of Timothy and Thadeus Allen was es-

| tablished, who carried on an extensive wholesale provision business for some years in Boston. This enterprise ultimately failed, and Mr. Allen organized a private school in 1820, which he conducted for He was an excellent Greek and Latin scholar, and very successful in imparting his knowledge to others. For many years he privately prepared students for college, and gave private instruction to persons whose political or other duties claimed higher qualifications than their previous education had given In the year 1857 he represented in part the city of Boston in the Legislature, and was for many

Mr. Allen was thrice married. His first wife, Clarisa Bullard, of Needham, lived but a few months. Again, in 1816, he married Ann, widow of Joseph Hunt, and daughter of John Bullard. By this marriage there were four children, - Joseph Hunt, James Woodward, Clarisa Bullard, and Elizabeth Carter.

Mr. Allen was married to his third wife in 1834, Sophia B., widow of Joseph Frothingham, who lived to make his home pleasant for nearly fifty years. There were no children by this marriage, but she proved a true and loving mother to the children of the former marriage.

_a close and critical student of American political history. He was remarkable for his erect form as he He passed His wife survived him but a few hours, and they were borne in company to the shades of Mount Auburn.

The 'Sons of Liberty" was an organization embracing the most active spirits in fostering the Revolution. Mr. Bullard was an active member, and a steadfast friend of Paul Revere. His stable and grounds occupied the present site of Bromfield Street, and the '' Old Province House," opposite the head of Milk Street, was the Governor's residence. It was natural for the Governor's groom to spend many a leisure hour among the horses in the neighboring stable. One day just after dinner he was there, and remarked, 'There'll be trouble to pay to-morrow." " What's up?" was the careless inquiry of Mr. Bullard. '' Why, the troops march to-morrow with three days' rations." Mr. Bullard became somewhat nervous, and asked the groom if he would not finish the horse he was currying, as he had forgotten an errand on his way from home. " Certainly," was the reply ; and Mr. Bullard sped, not to Revere's work-shop, lest it arouse suspicion, but visited another "Son of Liberty" and sent him to Revere (who had been selected for the duty), with the authentic message that the British were intending a raid upon the pro- "Tt must be so, if Bullard Hence homestead. When a young man he moved to Dover and bought a farm bordering on Charles River, near Sherborn. They passed their lives in this quiet home, command-

Noah Fiske was born in Holliston, Mass., but spent the greater part of his life in Dover. schoolmaster in his early days, but for several years He was He possessed Few excelled him in kindness of heart, honesty, and un- selfishness. in the great bustling world, where greed and inordinate ambition take possession of men, but his life was rather an example of '' doing unto others as we would that they should do to us." He was remarkable for his entire satisfaction with life and the people. He never married, but found great pleasure in storing his mind with knowledge from the best authors. A pleasant word and smile were his greetings for all. He was a constant attendant at church, and led a consistent Christian life. The music to him was no pastime, but a devotional exercise in which he always took part until age disqualified him ; head "¢ Faithful to duty' was his watchword through life. He and events many years, telling who preached on certain Sabbaths, what the text was, and would often repeat accurately sermon and prayer after the minister. He died Sept. 6, 1856, aged eighty-two years. His quiet courtesy and respectful manner endeared him to all, but he was the most beloved by those who knew him best.

Daniel Mann was born in Dover, March 23, 1777. He resided in the eastern part of the town, where he owned a large tract of land and several houses. He cause. He was especially interested in getting the railroad through the town, and spent liberally of time and money to secure it. He married Rachel Allen, May 20, 1802. His energy of character and upright business principles made him successful in whatever he undertook. He was justice of the peace, and for many years held many offices of trust in the town. He died March 4, 1859, aged eighty-one years. Calvin Richards, son of Calvin and Lucinda Richards, was born in Dover, Sept. 29,1807. Whena young man he engaged in business in Boston, but his health failing he returned to his native town. After the decease of his father he purchased the old homestead, where he resided until a year previous to his death, when impaired health compelled him to lessen his cares and the farm, which had always belonged in the family, passed into other hands. He married Lucy M., daughter of Daniel Mann, May 27, 1841. He was always interested in the growth and welfare of the town, and was untiring in his effort to aid every plan towards its advancement. He was greatly interested in the education of the young, and served many years as superintendent of the public schools and in the Sunday-school of the church to which he belonged. He held many positions of trust, both public and private, in the town, and was twice chosen by his His to Dover in 1801, and spent the greater part of his life there. He married Betsy Mann, of Dover, sister of Daniel, Simeon, and James Mann. Their family consisted of nine children (three died in infancy), and Mr. Newell and for many years was engaged in rerolling Norway iron for Boston, New York, and Philadelphia markets, and was also largely engaged in the manufacture of divine services.: engaged in mercantile business in Boston, died in 1849, aged forty-five years. His youngest son, J. M. Newell, was a very successful merchant in Boston. He died on the passage to Italy, hoping by the sea voyage to regain his impaired health. maining brothers and sisters reside in Newton.

in all that pertained to the permanent good of his fellow-citizens. Politics to him was a field for usefulness, not an open sea for pillage. He was the graduate of no college, except the university of experience, but he possessed the dignity of common sense and integrity, and wasa vigilant guardian of the public welfare.- His life balanced with good sense and Christian principles. He always showed a special interest in the Bible, and was a member of the Channing Religious Society almost from its establishment, and at the time of his death a deacon of the church. Mr. Barden married in early life Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Josiah Newell, of Dover, who was his companion and co-worker in all labors of love and charity. Although they were never blessed with children of their own, they took the children of others to their hearts, and thus kept the freshness of young love. their native town never diminished, and as he gave liberally to the library and church, it was, as he ex-

Elijah, son of Elijah and Mary Perry, of South Natick, was born Nov. 14, 1807. Married Mehitable, daughter of Deacon Jonathan and Mercy Battelle, Nov. 29, 1832. He moved to Dover and purchased the ' Battelle' farm in 1840, where he resided twelve years. He took an active interest in town and parish affairs, serving as superintendent of the Sunday-school, leader in the choir, and holding He called the first meeting to encourage a railroad through the town, and for several years was one of its directors. He was the first to take action that led to the organization of the Norfolk Agricultural Society, and He was justice of the peace, and represented the town in the Legislature in 1846. He has been and is trustee for several trust estates. He is largely interested in ancient records, and the choice and valuable collection of past events show clearly that he has inherited largely the traits of his grandfather, Col. John Jones.

successive summers, while her brother Leonard taught She was identified with the church choir, and was one of the few who labored to establish a Sabbath-school at that time. She is lovingly remembered by some of her pupils to the present time.

George Chickering, son of Jesse and Dorcas (Smith) Chickering, was born Dec. 25, 1791. Married Han- Mr. Chickering devoted his life to agriculture and the public interests of his By his thrift and industry he amassed a large property, and was for many years treasurer of the town, discharging his duties with faithfulness and exactness. He was a calm, deliberate, and _ reserved man, of few words, but of good judgment and great decision of character. His fellow-townsmen learned to respect his integrity and honest purpose. He died Sept. 25, 1857, aged sixty-five years. His eldest son, George Ellis, still retains the ancestral home.

Luther Richards was born in Dover, April 27, 1809, and was a prominent citizen of his native town. He was superintendent of the Unitarian Sundayschool, one of the selectmen, and town clerk for many tional Convention. During the last years of his life he resided in Boston, where he was engaged in the | leather business. He died July 1, 1874, aged sixty- | five years. He was an honest, kind-hearted, and public-spirited man.

in his native town. He was chairman of the board of | selectmen nine years, was at one time assessor and | member of the school committee, was constable twenty | field in the General Court. He was a quiet, unassuming man, discharging all his duties with scrupulous care and fidelity. He was a most useful and respected | citizen.

Melancthon Smith, a brother of Abner L., was for many years a successful dry-goods merchant of Boston, | and was at the head of the famous firm of Smith, | Sumner & Co., importers, who kept in the old Bowdoin | block on Milk Street, corner of Hawley. Mr. Smith - amassed a large fortune, and resided at Jamaica Plain, where he died July 10, 1861, honored and respected - by all who knew him.

to Jabez Coney, and during his five years of apprenticeship paid the strictest atttention to his duties, and | soon become a proficient in all the details of the profession. From Boston he went to Springfield, Mass., - and was employed as a draughtsman in building cars and engines for the Springfield Car and Engine Com- | pany. Mr. Smith moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1849, | and was employed by Messrs. Harbeck, Stone & Witt as master-mechanic in the construction of the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad, and after the building of the road he was continued master- | mechanic by the directors until within a few months | of his death. He was also a partner with Messrs. | Carpenter & Wasson in the Fulton foundry at that | time.

builder, to which profession he devoted an unlimited | amount of study. He died at Cleveland in 1878, | much respected by the profession and beloved by a | large circle of friends.

] town treasurer for many years, and filled other offices of trust. He was accidentally killed by a falling tree at the age of forty-five, deeply lamented by a large circle of friends.

Julia (Battelle) Harding, and was born in Dover, Jan. 23,1811. He graduated from Harvard College in 1833. He studied law in Daniel Webster's office in Boston, two years. Went to Chicago in 1835, to Detroit in 1837, where he remained in the practice of law till his death, Aug. 4, 1846.

Conclusion. - It is not difficult to imagine why Dover was called Springfield Parish more than a century ago, when at the present time sixty buildings are supplied with pure spring water, which gushes forth

The advantage of Dover over many towns in the commonwealth as regards climate, air, and situation was noted, and a record kept by Rev. Ralph Sanger during the first thirty years of his ministry. This record showed that one in four had lived to be between seventy and eighty, one in seven to be between eighty and ninety, and one in twenty to be between The record for the past thirty years would doubtless be as high.

It may be due to the sober and industrious lives of the people or the natural surroundings, or both combined; certain it is few towns can show a higher rate for age or health. At the present time there are living in the town Mrs. Isaac Howe, aged eightytwo; Mrs. Daniel Chickering, aged eighty-four; Mrs. Ann Miller, aged eighty-three; Mrs. Hannah Soule, aged eighty-six; Mr. Micajah S. Plummer, aged eighty-seven; Mr. Moses Draper, aged . ninety-one years.

"Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live forever?" These were the words that formed the text of Dr. Sanger's discourse, preached at the close of a thirty years' ministry. And as we look back to the lives and labors of. our ancestors, well may we repeat, '"' Our fathers, where are they ?" Their lives were filled with toil, hardships, and privations. A wilderness to subdue, foes to conquer, and homes to secure, was their allotted task.

Civilization and progress have reared their monu- Colleges and churches greet us. The broad Mechanics and What shall we do to honor the life that is now passing ?