Hawley Town (part 1 of 2)

South Hawley West Hawley

The Postoffice at Hawley has beeu continuously conducted by the same family, representing three generations, since its establishment, covering a period of nearly seventj^ years, Edwin Scott, the present incumbent, being a member of the family by marriage.

The first mail was a weekly mail to and from Northampton, giving mail facilities to several intervening towns. Later, a Iri-weekly mail has been run through, between Plainflold and Shelburne Falls. Among the carriers were Wm. J. Sliattuek, Wm. M. Cleveland and J. F. Gurney. At present, a dally mail connects with the railroad at Charlemont, carried by II. S. Packard. The first mails at West Hawlcy were received semi-weekly from Charlemont, tlu- people sometimes "taking tui-ns" in carrying it, the receipts not paying expenses to tlie Department. Now atri-weeklj' mail tlirough from Charlemont to Adams. It is a common practice lor carriers to receive and distribute mail matter to families on their route, for which a stipulated sum is annually paid by the parties.

Population Early Settlement

Mrs. Jerusha King has furnished what is believed to be the most authentic account of the settlement of the town. Her grandfatlier, Thomas King, gave her the account in her early years, which she placed on record

In the spring of 1 771, Noah Strickland settled where Edwin Warriner formerly lived, Taniel Burt t;rd Sfn.ut] Hiklcock settled just east of the old cemetery, Adonijah T.iylor located down the hill toward Pudding Hollow. In 1772, Thomas King came from Brimfield and located where his son Ezra has lived, Timothy Baker settled whese Martin V. Cressy lives, and Rtniben Coolcy bougbt where Elijah Howes lives, making seveu families who came during the first two years of the town's settlement. (Other families following will bo noted in the family record?, as far as known.) In the fall of 1772, occurod the

Fiest Thanksgivixg

During the summer, thes seven families fully realized Ihe hardships and priva'ions of a pioneer ife, and felt a strong desire to jeturn to their old homes and enjoy Thaiu^sgiving with their f. i' nds; but as travelling in those days was oulj^ on horseback or witli ox teams it was hardly possible for them to go. Mr. King proposed that they have a Thanksgiving and have all the town meet at one place. Accordingly, each family made preparations, and all met at Mr. Burt's. Theii- number was 22, which included every person in town. Their supper consisted of baked meat, puddings, chicken pie, mince pie made of bear's meat, apple pie made of apjjles brought from Conway, bread, &c. When their meal was nearly ready, one of the women remarked that they had everj'tlnng necessary but ijiilk to put in their tea. Mr. Taylor said, "Give me a pail and I will go and milk my horse." He had driven his farrow cow, harnessed to a sled to convey himself and wife. He also drew his wood and did other woik, with the same team. When supper was ready, they all stood around the table, when God's blessing was invoked upon the food, ihey took seats and partook of the meal with thankful hearts, also thankful for the pleasant interview they had enjoyed. After supper, Mr. Kiug read a portion of Scripture and read a hymn from the Psalter (the most approved hymn book in those days;) then offered prayer.

Soon came the parting and dispersing to their homes, which closed the first Thanksgiving in Hawlty in 1772. In those seven families there were but o professors of religion, Mr. King and wife and Timothy Baker.

Young America'S Military Record

A history of Hawlej^ would be incomplete without giving a little military episode which Inippened neai'ly 40 years ago. About 1847, a party of boys in their teens, organized themselves into a company of infantry, the project being originated and mainly executed throiigh the influence of Clai-k W. Fuller, one of the oldest of their number. These amateur soldiers were uniformed with red stripes on the legs of their pants, red belts, wooden swords and plumes of domestic manufacture, the otHcers having a iHiiforn to distinguish their rank. Edwin A, Atkiijs was the first captain, and wore a handsome plume, a relic of the Plainfleld companj- of state militia which had but recently been disbanded. The first pjirade was at Hallockville, with 13 men in rank and file. As time progressed, the interest and members increased, and one Fourth of July the rompany went to Savoy to assist in nbsevvi)io- "t'.ie day we clcbiato." Soon a small cannon mounted on wheels was brought into use, the exercises assuming the role of a company of artillery. On oni' occasion tiie company divided, receiving some help fiom outside paities, and arranged themselves for a sham tight, one ;^arty taking the woods, the other an . open field adjoining. After several attacks nnd rcpuist s, the i:>arty in the woods succeeded in cai^turiug the cannon from the t tiur side and won the field. The ambitious of tlie company sn<in i-( tp ired a lamer gun, A secondhand cannon was found, weighing ISOpoui.ds, which was bought bj' subscri})li>)n, each member contiihuti ig according to his means. At tliis time tlie lieadquarters of stores and ammunition was at Fullerville, and by sundry transfers of shares, quite a ] or cent of tlic stock was owned m West Hawley, (meaning the near vicinity of the cliurch, pobtoffice, &c. ,) and a kind of rivalry and liostility arose b( tween these two factions. The West Hawley boys claimed a control of tlie cannon a part of tlie time, and one night they clardestindy took it and canied it to their own domain. By this time the contest wiis liot and the feeling bitter, tlie defeated party using all kinds cf stratagem to recapture it. On one occasion the W( st Hawley boys l)ecame Hie aggressors by going to a point near Fullerville, liischarging the caninin, and quickly retiring with it, a part of tliem remaining, apparently guardins- the treasure. This had the desired effect in calling out a party of th; ir antagonists which succeeded in gobbling up a wooden stick whicli had been brought as a feint, and the deception was complete. This of course, increased the feud betweeu the two neighborlioods until the older people sympathized in 1 lie matter. Suffice it to say tlie cannon was never returned, and afterward disappeared, tradition saying tliat it was sunk In an old ore bed on "Forgo Hill." After the usual changes caused bv the lapse of time the matter was in a measure forgotten. The military company described in the first of this sketch was not formally disbanded, but seemed to die a natural death. A new cannon has tor seviral years been owned in that part of the town which is called into requisition on holidays, its ownership not being influenced by the history of its predecessors.

Accidents, Fires, &C

The following records have been collected from various sources, and it is a matter of regret that so many are without date. Many years ago, Thomas Pixley was killed by a falling tree when at work on the farm now owned by Win. O. Bassett. Moses Rogers was kille<l in the winter of 1808, while cutting ice from the water wheel in his mill, n( ar tlie present town house. He went out to the mill one morning before break- fast, and not returning, search was made, and he was found crushed between the wheel and the wall. It was supposed that the wheel started sooner than he expected, and drew him in.

Harlan H. Eioe, aged Ki, son ot Clianipi:>u B. Rice, was drowned Aug. 18, 1858, at Hoosac Tunnel. He went in ci)inpany with two others to visit the tunnel wlule work was in piogress there, and it being a veiy hot da}\, he went in b'ltliing, just ( ast of the poital of tiie tunnel, in the Deerfield river, and was drowned. To adtl to the terrors of the scene, a terrific thunder storm occurred when the party carrying liouie his body were within two miles of home, accompanied by a very Iiigh wind which destroyed trees and buildings. A messenger was sent in advance to break tiie sad news to the family before the body arrived.

Dea. Ebenezer Fales liung himself at the Town farm, June 30, 1853. He had previously made repeated attempts at self-destruction by pounding his head, cutting his throat, and drowning.

Daniel Fletcher, came to Hawley before 1800, settled a little east of where Otis Beals formerly, lived, fell trom ;i wagon and broke his neck.

Otis LoDgley, a native of Hawley, moved to Lawrence, Kansas, in middle life. He was foully murdered Aug. 2o, 1863, at tlie age of 51, by Quantreirs gang in their raid upon the town. Abbott, in his History of the Civil War, describing the scene, says, "The wife and daughter of a man tlirew themselves on his bodj', btggiug for his life. One of the rebel gang thrust his revolver be tweeu them and shot the man. Mrs. Longley since married Dea. Samuel Williams of West Hawley, and died a few years ago. The daughter, Angeline, married Dr. A.shley, a western clergym-in.

Leavitt Ilallock's tannery and several thousand cords of bark were burned Feb. 11, 1846. The heat from the burning piles of bark was so intense for two days that it was necessary to keep the adjoining buildings wet to prevent their taking fire. This was tlie most disastrous fire ever occurring in town, and was the cause of reducing a once prosperous hamlet to a place known only in the memories of the ])ast.

Histokv Of Hawi.Ey

Other fires without record of date were Ichabod Hawkes' house, Natlian Clark's house, S. Burt's house, the Jonas King house, occupied by the Larrabee family, the Union sclioolhouse, C. AV. Fullers store, kept by A. G. Ayres, a house at Fullerville, occupied by a French family, a sclioolhouse at West Hawley, P. Starks' shop and sugar house, a sawmill run by Elisha Hunt and Zenas Thayer. The well-remembered Hood of Oct. 4, 1869, was very disastrous to property, particularly (ui Chickley's river, where every bridge was cairied away, also Edwaril Peck's sawmill, and other mills were disabled.

Andrew, a little son of Zlba Pool living at Warriner Kisig's, died Jan. 3. 1829, in consequence of a ker lel of p.)p corn lodging iu his throat.

About 1827, the body of a Mrs. Town of Plainfield was found in a swamp near the site of a sawmill formerly owned by Phineas Starks. She had wandered away from home in a fit of mental aberration and called at the house of Warriner King, now the Town farm. Amos Griggs then a boy living there, saw her leave the house and pass on up the rv)ad, which was the last account her friends could receive of her. A large party of men organized a search and scoured the country for miles around and after several days' search they decided to look one day more and give it up, aud on the last day she was found as above stated.

A Beae Story

The events narrated below occurred in 1795 or 6. Aaron Baird was the first man who built a house aud lived on what is now the Hawley Town farm. One morning he discovered that a bear had entered his yard aud killed one of his best sheep and left it partly devoured near by. He set a trap, baited with the remains of the sheep, attached a heavy clog and awaited the result. The next morning the trap was gone, the trail showing the track of a bear. The news was soon spread and his neighbors turned out to secui'c the game. Among those joining in the hunt were Capt. Simeon Crittenden and John Stratton, living at Hallockville, about a mile from Mr. Baird's. Most of the men took the precaution to leave tht ir boys at home, but Mr. Stratton allowed his son, a bov of 10 or 12 years of age to go, chai'ging him to keep behind the men, wliich he did. The party in their search passed by the bear aud when t'ae boy came on the bear sprang fiom his hiding place and caught him. fastening his jaws firmly on his thigh and held him fast. His cries soon made his condition known - but what was to be done? To shoot the l)r:'r might kill ihe boy. No time was to be lost. Mr Crittenden stepped foiward and buried an ax in the bear's head, which caused him to release his hold, and the boy was liberated from his terrible conditior, his wound bound up and he was carried to his home, where he lay many weeks under the care of Dr. Bryant of Cummhigton. He nearly bled to dealh at the time of the accident, and h*8 recovery was a wonderful one, though he lived many years after, but never had a taste f<ir liunting bears. This occurred near wheie Geo. K. Starks now lives. It migl t be added that the Simeon Crittenden referred to was graudfathc r i f Charles Crittenden of Hawley, and G, D. Crittenden of Shelburne Falls.

Family Records

Zimri Longley and Lucy, had Loren, b. Mar. 22, 1794, and two others who died in infancy. . His wife d. July -31, 1805, and he afterward m. Esther Wood.

ChiUlren of Jonas and Abigail (Leonard) King; Hannah, b. Dec. 14, 1783, m. Samuel Wheeler, Jonas, b. July 29, 1792. He was the distinguished missionary to Palestine and Greece.

Cliildi'en of Roswoll and Bathsheba (Caitur) Baker; Ercda, b. Jan. 4, 1841, 111. Stephen B. Buddington, Edwin, b. Jan. 18, 1843, druggist at Sbell.urnc Falls.

Daniel Burt came, 1771, settled east of the old burying-ground, at his house the first Thanksgiving was held, b. Sept. 19, 1730, Margaret his wife was b. Dfcc. 27, 1727, Dai.iel, their son, b. Mar. 2, 1764.

History Of Hawley

Rufus Sears, known as Dea. Sears, when a boy of 11 years came from Dennis with Joseph Bangs soon after 1780, and Uved to a very advanced age. (Sec Sketches and Incidents.) His wife's name was Priscilla, and their children Avtre Vienna, b. Jan. '2o, 1795, Nathaniel, b. Aug. 3, '96, Priscilla, h. March 25, 1798, Dai i.d, b. Jan. 31, 1800, Eufus, 2d b. Dec. 23, 1803, Anthony, b. Aug. 18, 1805, Piiseilla, b. Mar. 8, 1807, Maria, b. Apr. 10, 1806, m. Timothy Baker, resides in Adams, Predericlt H. b. June 25,1811, stayed on the old homeste;.d, Benjamin, b. Mar. 15, 1814. He made edge tools at one lime in Williamsbui'g, and died at a recent date.

Anthony Sears lived at Fullerville, m. Lovina Sprague, May 4, 1828. Their children were Rufus, b. March 15, 1829, d. Dec. 27, 1850, at Farmington, Ct. His remains were brought home and buried at West Hawley. In connection with his funeral, Jan. 5, 1851, Rev. John Eastman delivered a half-century sermon, which was ptiblished in pamphkt form, by request of a niimber of parishioners. Jane M. b, Jan. IG, 1833, m. Joseph R. Vicing, d. in early UL; Lewis E. b. June 7, 1838, m. Lucy Starks, and resides in Plainfield, Maiia, b. Nov. 3, 1842, d. in early life, Edwin, lives on the (-Id homestead.

Histoey Of Hawley

Rdwlaod Sears came from Dennis about 1786 and settled on the north line of the town, where Lewis AV. Temple lives. His son Benjamin succeeded liim on the same farm. His children were Lydia b. Oct. 25, 1813, Rebecc>i, b. Nov. 5, 1815, m Fiederick H. Sears, Harriet, b. Jan. 18, 1818, m. Rodolphus Hawkes, Mary, b. Apr. 19, 1820, Benjamin, b. Apr. 16, 1822. He als'i succeeded his father and grandfather on the homestead, m. Louisa Atkius, Oct. 10, 1848, and d. Fe'\ 11, 1870. leaving no children. Eiizabetli, b. Apr. 22, 1824.

John Vincent m. Lucretia Howes and came to Hawley about 1828, where he lived till his death, March 4, 1873. He was prominent and influential in public affairs, held all the highest offices in the gift of the town, was for a long time a Justice of the Peace, iind for stveinl terms represented liis town an 1 district iu the State Legislature. His children were Eliza A., b. July 10 1828, m. Amos Stetson, Willis, b. Dec. 1, 18- 29, m. Martha T. Sears, lives at the homestead, Lucretia, b. Aug. 26, 1831, m. Dennis W. Baker, Morris, b. Mar. 23. 1833, is a farmer at Milan, Mich., Mark H. b. July 20, 1834, m. Emma A. Brackett, lives at West Hawley, Sarah b. b. Mar. 13, 1837, Albert, served in the 37th Regt. in tlie war, was several limes promoted, and came home v.itha captain's commission, now a tiavelliug salisman for agiicultuial tools at Sterling, III, Flora A. b. Dec. 31, 1346, m. T. M. Carter of Williamsburg.

Samuel Taylor Grout m. May 9, 1826, Laura Joy. Their children were Laura Alfreda, b. April 13, 1827, m. Ist Justin B. Warriner, 2d Christopher A. Stebbins, lives at Deerfleld, Thaxter P., b. Dec. 2, 1829, Hannah

John Lascombe settled in tlie cast part of the town, probably before 1800. He was dfPcribed as linving eccentiicities peculiar to himself. Before coming to Ua« ley, lie WMS a preai ht-r, and very earnest in the cause, but afterward "tell from grace," and used to say that he had preached the everlasting gospel for fifteen years and had told a lie all the time. His childrfu were Francis W. b. Oct ](>, 1819, Olive, b. Apr. 8, 1821, Samupl Dorr, b June '27, 1822, resides in Milwankie, Wis., John Wesley, b. Mar. 8, 1824.

Jonas Rice came from Barre, Mass., about 1785, and settled in the King Corner district. He was b. Oct. 5, 1756, Abigail, his wife, b. Sept. 23, 1764. She was accredited among her neighbors as being i^osscssed of certain powers of witchcraft, and some unaccountable circumstances were supposed to be he attributed to her influence. Their children were Jonas, b. Mar. 22, 1784, Ansel, b. Oct. 26, 1787, Oliver, b. March 21, 1790, m. Desire Taylor, settled in Plainfield, where he d., Orpha, b. Feb, 24, 1796, Jonas 2d, b. July 24, 1798, Abigail, b. June 8, 1800, Sylvanus, b. Mar. 14, 1803, Zeruah, b. Sept. 24, 1805, m. John Braymon, and settled in Ashfield, where she died.

Sylvanus Rice I enjained on the homestead where his children were born, making two generations reared on the place. He m. Clarissa Carpenter of Savwy. Children, Clarissa J., Rosina, m. Cushman I. Fuller, Elmina, b. Jan. 28, 1832, Julia A., b. Dec. 5, 1833, Newell S., b. Oct. 28, 1836, m. Enaliue Slarks, and resides in Ohio. He was the first to enlist from Hawley in the War of the Rebellion, going out in the 10th Regt. in the spring of 1861, re -enlisted as a veteran, and served through the entire war. Almon M., b. Dec. 9, 1839. He was possessed of a great desire for romance, went on several wlialing voyages, and died on the island t)f Australia. While there hes<nt home a box of sea-shells and otlier curiosities, wliich was nine months in reaciiing his parents. Mary F. , b. Jan. 13, 1843, m. 1st, Victor A. Bassett, 2d, Daniel Ingraham, and res. in Savoy, Ansel, b. May 4, 1846, d. in infancy, His wife, Clarissa, d. May 7, 1846, and he m. Philinda Bassett of Cummington, d. Aug. 7, 1867. Mr. Ric- d. June 9, 1860.

Champion B. Rice stayed on the homestead, ni. Jane Holiis of Windsor, had Harlan H., drowned Auo-. 18, 1858, and RoswcU G., a tinner in Conway.

Capt. Lutl)er Rice, brother of Daniel, settled first at Hallockville, having bought of Simeon Crittenden, afterward settled and built whore Alonzo F. Turner lives. His children emigrated west at different times, himself and wife afterward joininu them tiiere, where they died. Children, Irene, b. Aug. J6, 1816, ni. John J. Cook, Luther, b. Jan. 20, 1818, Clarissa, b. March 31, 182u, Calvin, b. Feb. 2, 1823, Loe, b. 8ept. 20, 1824, m. Abner Marsh, Sylvester H., b. Jan. 15, 1828, m. Elizabeth J. Smith, Hannah M., b. Sept. 19, 1830, m. Nicholas Dubey.

Atherton Hunt has always lived wliere he was born. May 29, 1804, has always been a sound, substantial < itizen, and at the age of 83 he is reaping the reward of a life of temperance, sobriety and firm integrity. He m. Betsey Rogers, March 30, 1826. Tlieir children weie Moses R., b. Dec. 29, 1826, Henry, b. Aug. 5, 1831, d. in consequence of exposure in the army, and biried in the family lot at Hawley, Martha E., b. Feb. 15, 1834, m. Asa Holden, and resides in Hawley, Josiah H., b. Dec, 26, 1835, m. Laura Richards of Plainfield, is a real estate broker in Topeka, Kan 8a.s, Lucius, b. May 2('', 1839, remains on the honie,>5tead with his father, seived in the 52d Regt. is u(.w Town Clerk, Mary E., b. Sept. 22, 1841, lives with her father, Johu, b. Jan. 18, 1845.

Noah Cooley was (me of the early settlers, and located in the northeast part of the town. The original deed of bis laud is in possession of his grandson, Calvin E. Cooley, now of Charlemont, and bears the date, July 20, 1771. He was b. in Palmer, Aug. 21, 1741, m. Esther Hyde, b, in Monson, May 31, 1748. Their chileren were Noah, b. March 24, 1781 Esther, b, March 3, 1783, Lovicy, b. Jan. 24, 1785, Asher, b. Jan. 1787, Calvin, b. March 3, 1 789, settled in Hawley.

Francis Mantor m. Mahala Mayuard, July 12, 1832; Thtir childien were Martha W. b. July 28, 1833, Moses M. b. April 23, 1835, resides at Cliarlemont, is Secretary of the Deerfield Valley Agricultural Society.

Jeremiah Taylor was in early life a sea captain; he came from Yarmouth in 1803, settled near what is known as Fnlleiville. and raised a large family which have been marked for their ability and influence. Among them were fonr sons who were prominent clergyman, a notice of which is given elscwlitu. Oliver, b. Aug. 18, 1801, Sally, b. Feb. 18, 1804, Maltha, b. Sept. 6, 1805, m. Dea. Fieemau Hamlin, and lives at Plainfield, Maiy, b. Aug. 10, 1807, Timothy, b. Sept. 7, 1809. Rnf ,s, b. March 4, 1811, Mary J., b. Apr. 13, 1813, Mira, b. Apr. 27, 1815, Jeremiah, b. June 1, 1817. The motlier of thi.s family was possescd of em. inent piety and great strcigth if cLjuacter, and altiiongh rearing her family in poverty, ^ave tlicni the eXMm]>le of a christian intluence.

William Bassett came from Ashfield, was an extensive land owner. His children were Polly, b. Dec. 18, 1818, William O. b. Mar. 30, 1820, resides in Hawley, has been proiidnent in public affairs, is a large iarmer.

Levi Harmon lived iu tlie old sixth school district, m, Laura Bartlett. Their children were Harriet S. b. Oct. 22, 1833, and lives in Buckland, Ellen J. b. Apr. 4, 1837, in. Jesse M. Ward, ami lives in Buckland, Klioda A. b. Mar. 13, 1839, Cliarles A., b. June 19, 1841, Fidelia M. b. June 24, 1844, m. Leonard Morse of Royalston, Lewis E., b. June 9, 1849, m. Mrs. Flora G. Crowell.

John Hadlock, b. Apr. 20, 1772, Mary Ann, his wife, b. June 8, 1777. They came Irom Williamsburg to Hawley a little before 1800, and settled about half way between Elijah Marsh and Ezra King. He was a carpenter and many buildings are standing that were built by his hands. In April 1834, they removed west where died at advanced ages. They were m. Sept. 13, 1798; Children, Harriet, b. .June 18, 1799, m. Horace Wliite. Almira, b. Oct. 9, 1800, m. Dennis Beals, and settled in Plainfield, Velorus, b. Apr. 12, 1802, ni. Betsey Pike, and went to Ohio, Hubbard, b. Apr. 9, 1804, m. Lucy Brierly, and removed to California, Lysander, b, Jan. 1, 1806, m. Maria Thompson, Electa, b. Dec. 10, 1807, Lurancy, b. Nov. 7, 1810, m. Gustavus, Dunham, Sibbil, b. July 24, 1812, m, Simeon Harwood, and lives in Hawley, John Jr. b. Sept. 12, 1814, d. 1832, Harvey, b. Nov. 12, 1822, m. Hannah Hunt, d. April 2, 1867. The childien of this family were possessed of a very natural ability for music, both vocal and instrun\ental, but circumstances seemed

Col. Nuah Joy was b. in Plainfield, Feb. 27, 1782, m. Jan. 21, 180(1, Persia Waruer, b. in Haruwick, Ang. 17, 1783. They came to Hawky soon after their marriage and settled in the south part of the town, where he built and run a hotel, known as "Joy's Tavern," until his death, May 23, 1843, and was the South Hawley postmaster. Their children were Laura, b. Oct. 29, 1806, m. Samuel T. Grout, d. Aug. 31, 1861, Annis, b. Oct. 8, 1808, m. Levi Holden Jr., d. Jan. 17, 1857, Eliza, b. Dec. 11, 1810, m. Calvin S. Longley, Hannah, b. Sept. 15, 1812, m. Ashbel W. Carter, Merrick, b. Dec. 27, 1814, d. June 12, 1840, Lorenzo W., b. Dec 15, 1817, resides at Northampton, where he was for a long time the postmaster, and like many otheis was removed to gratify President Cleveland's partisan spirit. Nelson, b. Jan. 17, 1820, m. Mahalelh King, lives at Shelburne Falls, Henry C, b. Aug. 5, 1823, m. Jerusha King, resides at Shelburne Palls, Mariette, b. April 5, 1830.

Millo T. Carter lived where Lewis J. Hall now lives. Children, Thomas M. b. July 17, 1832, in. Flora A. Vincent, resides in Williamsburg, Phineas S. b. July 4, 1834, has owned a sheep ranch in Kansas, Ellen R. b. Nov. 25, 1836, m. A. L. Avery, and resides in Charlemont, Sylvia C. b. Oct. 17, 1838, m. Thomas Mayhew, resides at Shelburne Falls, Maria, b. Sept. 25, 1848, m. Kendrick T. Slate, resides in Greenfield.

Ebenezer Healy came from Chesterfield and lived east of Geo. Starks' sawmill, where Rowland Sears now lives. Children, Elizabeth, b. Sept. 27, 1815, Mary, b. June 6, 1818, m. Horace Thayer, Caroline, b. FeV>. 26, 1820, Lucretia, b. Oct. 17, 1824, m. David Hastings, Jonathan E., b. April 21, 1827, Harriet, b. Dec. 23, 1831, Wealthy, -

Ebenezer Thayer was a stirring business man, and lived in several places la town, aftjiward Wijiit to Cliarlemont, where he kept the hotel. H(! m. I'hebe Ciowell, their childien were Ziiplia, b. Jan.

Noah Ford and Sophia Ford were m. Apr. 21, 1831, and lived a few years on West Hill. Their first three children were b. in Hawley as follows; John Wesley, b. Jan. 21, 1832, m. Calista Ford of Leuox, and resides at Stockbridge, Hester A., b. Apr. 19, 1833, m. Francis F. Briggsand lives in Windsor, Elisha W., b. Apr. 17, 183(5, lives in Kan.

The Crosbys, once numerous, now extinct in town, s( tth cl in different parts of the town, particularly in Pudding Hollow and the old sixth district. Their representatives are abroad to a considerable extent. Theophilus Crosby b. Mar. 29, 1779, Phebe, his wife b. Mar 6, 178(i. Children; Daniel, b. Apr. 4, 1806, Theophihis, b. July 12, 1812, Judah, 1). Dec. 26, 1814, Sally W., b. Oct. 16, 1817, Phebe H., b. June 5, 1820, Samuel C, b. Oct. It), 1822.

William Sanford came from Saybrook. Ct. , m. 1st, Betsey Parker, had William, Betsey, b. 1800, m. Gushing Shaw, d. in 1884; he m. 2d, Nabby Hawks, and had Cordelia B., b. Jau. 12, 1811, m. James Doane, and another dau. m. Augustus Belding of Pittsfield.

John Taylor is believed to have been the tirst Taylor tliat settled in Hawley, although one account gives tlie name as Adonijah. (It is prob able that this name, as it appears on page 37, in the chapter on the early settlement, is not correct.) John Taylor settled just above Pudding Hollow in 1771, being one of the first four families in town. He was b. Nov. 30, 1752, Elizabeth, his wife, b. Sept. 22, 1748. Their children were John Jr., b. Sept. 9, 1781, Dolly, b. Sept. 2, 1783, Kaclul, b. Sept. 29, 1785, Shays, b. March 7, 1787.

John Starks was b. in Lyme, N. H., Nov. 30, 1783, d. May 2, 1867. Anne Rogers was b. in Conway, April 3, 1785, d. Feb. 3, 1868. They were m. Sept. 17, 1807, and settled in the southwest part of Hawley about the time of their marriage, where they passed the rest of their lives, covering a period of sixty years. Their children were Pliineas, b. June 5, 1809, Rufus, b. Mar. 21, 1812, settled in Savoy, was an Advent preacher, d. May 2, 1885, Daniel, b. Oct. 18, 1816, and went lo Ohio in early life, where he has since resided, Lauia A., b. April 21, 1822, m. Thomas K. Wheeler and lives in Plainfleld.

Three generations have been born and roared on this farm, making lour successive generations living there. This lurnishcs an evidence that farming on the old hills of New Fingland may be made a success.

Samuel Wheeler ni. Hannah Kiug, Mar. 28, 1811, and settkd near Hallockville, at the birthplace of Jonas King, the missionary, who was a brother of Mrs. Wlieeler. Their children wore Thomas K , b. March 29, 1812, m. Laura Starks, lives in Plainfield, Daniel D., b. Oct. 10, '13, m. - Plunkett of Adams, and was for a long time associated with his father-in-law in a mauuf'g busiu( ss under tlie company name of Pluukett & Wheeler, Jonas K., b. Oct. 20, 1815, removed west in early life.

Giles Atki'is, b. in MidJletc.wn, Ct., nioved to Wliately, m. Martha Graves, had Elisha, b. Dec. 1795. His wife d. and he m. Sally Crittenden, lived a few years in Coleraine, and moved in 1807 to Plainfield, on the Hawley line, a part of the farm being in Hawley. The family attended school in Hawley and in vaiious ways were identified with the interests of the town. His second wife d. and he m. Ruth Fairbanks, wlio survived him, and d. in Hawley, June 23, 1861. Two of hie sons by ids second mariage settled in Hawley, as follows: -

Zebedee Wood came from Bozrah, Conn., and settled in Bozrab. It is evident by records left by him that he came to Hawley in 1774. He vv^as a tanner and shoemaker before and after his removal, and was identified with the public interests of iiis day. He was b. March 20, 1732, Esther, his wife;, b. July 29, 1736. Children, Sibel, b. July 29, 1765, Ruth, b. March 11, 17«7, Ann, b. Sept. 8. 1771, Thomas, b. Dec. 11, 1772, became a congregational clergyman, Esther, b. June 30, 1776. It has been said that Esther was the first female child born in Hawley, but we are not aware of the facts of the case. She m. Zimri Longley, and lived to an advanced age.

. Simeon Crittenden came from Rehoboth, settled at Hallockville at an early date. He was b. Jan. 28, 1762, Lucretia, his wife, b. Jan. 21, 1767, Children, David, b. Sept. 2, 1791, a very active business man, once owned the gristmill in (Jharlemont, Persis, b. Nov. 7, 1790, Simeon, b. May 7, 1796, Lucretia, b. Oct. 8, 1797.

Simeon Crittenden, son of Simeon, settled in Hawloy, in tlie part known as Bozrah. He m. Estlier Lathrop, Dec. 21,1826. Children, George D., b. Aug. 30, 1827, m. - Dawes, and resides in Slulburne Falls, Lucretia, b. Sept. 20, 1829, Olive, b. June 6, 1831, m. Calvin E. Cooley, resides at Charlemont, Caroline H., b. Feb. 21, 1833, Rebecca, b. March 5, 1835, lives on the homestead, Charles, b. Jan. 1, 1837, lives on the homestead.

Hezekiah Warriner settled in the east part of the town at an early date, was influential and prominent in town affairs. His son Hezekiiih Jr., settled in Hawley and m. Hannah Porter, May 29, 1817. Children, Justin Bliss, b. Mar. 15, 1818, Edwin, b. May 10, 1819, m. Elizabeth Crowell, lived and d. in Hawley, Benjamin Leonard, b. Sept. 15, 1820,- Hezekiah Ryland, b. July 23, 1822, Henry Augustus, b. Sept. 21, 1824.

" April 13, Horace Baker and Mary Ann Curtis. ' ' May 9, Samuel T. Grout and Laura Joy. " Oct. 2, Theron Skeels and Samantha King. " Dec. 21, Simeon Crittenden and Esther Lathrop.

1827 May 17, Phillip Perry and Bathsheba Fuller. '' June 14, Harvey Baker and Ann Eliza Carter. " Dec. 11, Freeman Atkins and Rebecca Baker.

" " " Charles Howes and Mary A. Hawkes. " Oct. 22, Lewis Cobb and Martha Scott. " Oct. 27, Tlieophilus Crosby and Abigail C. Thayer. " " " Horace Thayer and Mary Ilealy.

1843 David Tbayer and Clarissu Healy, Thaddeus Rude and Keziab E. Hall. " March 29, Erastus Haridon and Sarah C. Rice. " Oct. Franklin Crittenden and Sarah A. Hitchcock. " Oct. 16, Nelson Joy and Mahaleth King. " Dec. 19, William Blood and Eusebia A. Ayres.

" " Sylvester H. Rice and Elizabeth J. Smith. 185S June 16, Samuel A. Clark and Mrs. Lucy W. Packard. " Nov. 17, Joshua T. Davis and Harriet S. Harmon.

" Sept. 29, Mark H. Vincent and Emma A. Brackett. 1864 Aug. 14, Merrick J. Holden and Rebecca C. Mason. " Nov. 10, A. Dennis Taylor and Fanny L. Starks. " Dec. 22, Charles L. Anthony and Mary J. Stilts.

" May 15, Francis W. Atkins and Lovisa R. Blancliard. " Nov. 28, Chandler H. Blauchard and Amanda M. Myers. " Dec. 16, James C. Ritchie and Emma Jane Ayres.

" July 6, Erastus Graves and Maria H. Underwood. " Sept. 25, Dallas Staples and Clara B. Thompson. Nov. 13, Frederick N. Haskins and Elizabeth B. Hortou. " Dec. 30, S. Jerome Cornweli and Florence E. Taylor.

The town records contain very meagre and incomplete records of deaths for many of the first years of the town's history, heing occasionally one inserted among the record of hirths. The following is mainly from the diary of Mrs. Jerusha King, and is also imperfect, as in some cases the Christian name is lacking. But as the best record attainable for at least a part of the time it covers, we accept it. The figures following the name in some instances, is the age.

Mrs, Robinson, Aug, 21, Shuhael Fuller's child, Aug, 25, Edward Crowell's child, Aug. 26, Elijah Marsh, Sept. 26, widow Elias Rice, Sept. 28, Moses Chamberliu, Dec. 15, Chester Hunt's child, Dec. 15, and 21, two children of Quartus Taylor. No. of deaths, 15.

Jai). 19, old Mr. Sears, Feb. - Alviii Sears Jr.'s child, April - , widow Lilly, Mrs. Spras^iie, and Amanda Howard, July - , Catharine Lilly, Sept. 17, Mrs. Jonathan Puller, Oct. - , old Mrs. Field, Oct. 31, Mrs. Howard, Nov. 1, Eliza Ann Fu Her, and Mary Ann Leonard, Nov. 2, Hardin Damon's child, Nov. 11, John Hadlock Jr., Nov. 22, Mrs. Milton Leonard, D^'c. I.', Mrs. Jonathan Fuller Jr. No. of deaths, If), five of which were in the house of Jonathan Fuller.

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1883. Jan. 1, Joanna H. Clark, Jan. 21, Arthur A. Turner, Feb. 2, Thaddeus Wood, April 8, Mrs. Abigail Fuller, June 2, Mehitable Stafford, July 28, Emeline Stetson, Aug. 6, Anna Vincent, Aug. 13, Mrs. Harriet White, 84, Sept. 26, Flora A. Gould, 19. No. of deaths, 9.

A record has been furnished, showing that the cemetery in the old sixth district was opened in 1827, and that Capt. Luther Rice's child was the first buried there. The record gives the names of 57 buried there, and having been abandoned several years ago, it is evident that nearly a hundred have been buried there.

The following record of a mectiuff of the inliabitiints ol No. 7, beuring date Feb. 24, 1778, is furnished by Geo. D. Crittenden, having been left in an account book kept by Zebedee Wood, before and after his coranig to Hawley. It will be noticed that the date is fourteen yeais before the incorporation of the town, and it appears that Mr. Wood was clerk of the meeting. The record is given to show the customs adopted by the pioneer settlers, and the disadvantages under which they lived.

Feb. 24, 1778; At a town meeting held at the house of Samuel Hitchcock, Thomas King, Moderator: Voted Nathaniel Rudd, Samuel Hitchcock and Thomas King a committee to get the town salt and distribute the same.

Voted, Thomas King to go and talk with the proprietors and see what they will do about building mills and getting on the rest of the settlers.

Copy of a subscription paper for the support of a school: - We, whose names are hereunder signed, being disposed to have a school amongst us the ensuing winter, hereby bind ourselves to })ay the following sums affixed to our names, provided we can pay the same in the products of the earth. Furthermore, agreed to have Mr. Nash keep an exact account of every day each scholar comes, and if any subscriber in the district does not subscribe his proportion according to what he sends, hereby obligate ourselves to naake it up according to what we do send.

In 1865, there were living in the old seventh district, which tl)eu numbered a population of about 70, tlurteeu persopf. who were over 70, eleven being over 75, seven over 80, and one over 90. An i^8lle of the Greenfield Gazette in December of thnt jear gave their names and ages, and we reproduce it, with the addition of the date of death and age.

On the occasion ol the marriage of Rev. Jonathan Grout, Oct. 23, 1795 he made a large register or certificate, neatly and elaborately done in pen printing, at tlie bottom of which is the following, written as an acrostic: -

This sheet is in the possession of Mr. Grout's granddaughter, Mrs. C, A. Stebbins, of Deerfield, also two sermons delivered by Mr. Gr.m^, printed in pamphlet form, one on the occasion of a Fourth of July ale - bratiou In Heath, In 1803, the other at the close of a singing school in Cummington in March, 1811. She has other relics from the ancestralliomestead, also some articles from the Grout family are placed in Memorial H all.

An Illinois paper of Jan. 14, 1887, reproduces a copy of a poem written as a letter by Jedediah Lathrop to his brother Thomas. It was originally written April 27, 1829, when he was a clerk in a store, aud he dwells at length upon the anticipation of the opening of spring.

The life and character of Zachary Hall demands a space in this work. He oirginated from Ashfield, and in childhood was said to possess an average amount of intellect, but sometime in early life lie became demented to a certain extent, and in consequence, became an object of chaiity, and came upon the town of Hawley. One account says that the cause of his downfall was a religious excitement under which he labored at one time in his youth. For many years he lived with Otis Longley, but upon the purchase of the Town farm in 1851, he was remov ed there and passed the rest of his life there. He had many hallucinations, some people believing his abilities were better than he assumed, and that his peculiarities were put on for effect.' He once had a sound tootli extracted, saying that it once bit his mother, and cut off one ol his fingeis because it pinched her. Sometimes he would decorate himself in ever}' conceivable style and color of patches on his clothing, sometimes sewing on birch bark. He usually wore a handkerchief tied over his head, as he said, to keep the flies out of his ears. He often spent hours at a time killing flies, by strikini!; them with a little paddle or narrow shingle, and was a pretty good shot. Occasionally some particular shrub or weed would be the object of his contempt, and he would spend days in destroying all he could tind of that particular species.

One Fourth of July he heated water and put on the Canada thistles which grew in the chip yard near the house. It had the effect of wilting the noxious thistles at the time, but whether the treatment elfeeled a permanent, eradication, we aie not informed. He was usually harniiess, but at times iiis vagaries assumed a miscl ievous charactc r, for instance, he once made a yard in an isolated part of the pasture and shut the cows in it, so they were not readily found. A large number of mud of swal lows annually built nests and reared their young under the eaves of the barn and a long shed. One Sunday when the family had gone to church, he knocked down the nests and destroyed the eggs and young birds. Sometimes he was coaxed, and sometimes threatened into submission. At one time he had a severe attack of jaundice, and on asking the proprietor what made his skin so yellow, he was gravely informed tliat it was caused by his smoking, wliertnipou he laid by liis pipe aud never used it ajfain. Meetings were fri queiitly held in the school house in that neighborhood, and one Sunday morning, the minister being late, hetook his seat in the desk and quietly remained until the minister arrived. when he as qnielly vacated it.

Sometimes he would run away from home, and on one of these oecasioMS, one of the town fathers told him the town bought the faim for his special use, and he must slay and take care of it, which had the desired effect. Along cha})ter might be written on his eccentricities, but enough has been said to give a good description. Suffice it to say that he lived much beyond the allotted age of man, and it is believed tliat he enjoyed life, in his way, to an average degree. It is said m his last sickness he realized his condition, and was much more composed at the appi-oach of death than many another He died Nov. 2, 1878, aged 87.

In the early years of the town's hi,-tory, old Mr. Hale lived a little nortn of the South Hawley post office. He lived a kind of hermit life by himself, and had some peculiar fancies, among which was the supposition that he was tormented by evil sjurits, and would show fight with his supposed enemies, armed with a pitchfork.

Joseph P. Manning, an eccentric man, lived in Ashfield, and owned thirty acres of land now on the farm of Joseph Hitchcock in Hawley, on which was a small house where he often stayed for a month at a time, sometimes keeping his cow tliere. Most people in Hawley who were living thirty years ago will remember him as a kind of local celebrity. He spent much of his time travelling about, carrying a bag of lime aud a whitewash brush, occasionally getting a job of whitewashing, having favorite places wliere he would call for a "dish of tea." He was very erratic in his religious convictions, and sometimes his voice could be heard a mile when he was at his devotions.

The year 1816 was remarkable for its cold summer. It is said that spots could be seen on tlie sun. Severe frosts occurred every month; June 7th and 8th snow fell, and it was so cold that crops were cut down, even freezing the roots, but they were replanted. In the early Autumn when corn was in the milk it was so thoroughly frozui that it never lipened and was scarcely worth harvesting. Brt adstufis were scarce iincl prices high and the poorer class of people were often in straits for want of food. It must be remembered that tlie granaries ( f the great west had not then been opei'ed to us by railroad communication, and people were obliged to rely upon their own resources or upon others in their immediate lucalitj\

The winter and spring of 1857 presented some peculiar freaks. In February, a succession of thaws, resembling April weather, cariied off nearly all the snow, and considerable maple sugar was made.

March did not betra}- its trust, furnisbiug the usual complement of cold, snow and wind. April 20 and 21, the ground having been previously bare, a snow storm raged for about thirty-six hours, leaving fully three feet of solid snow on the ground. Travelling was impossible for several days, and it was believed that had the weatlier been cold and the snow dry, it would have been six feet deep.

Two tiotable thunder sliowers passed over the town within a year of each other. Aug. 18, 1858, near tl>e close of an intensely hot day, a shower passed from southwest to northeast, accompanied with a wind which assumed the proportions of a tornado, and forests, orchards and buildings were demolished tlirough a narrow strip where the wind was most violent. On the evening of July 2, 1859, a terrific thunderstorm of considerable duration occurred. The damage in this ca^e was caused by water, many of tlie highways being literally torn in pieces.

The town received its full complement of damage and subsequent expenses by the memorable flood which swept like a tidal wave over New England, Oct. 4, 1869.

The early inhabitants were sometimes in terror in consequence of the prevalence of beasts of prey. It is related of the wife of Timothy Baker that at times when her husband was absent from home, it was her custom to shut her children in the house when going after the cow, to prevent their straying from the house and being devoured by wild beasts.

Warriner King when a small boy, went to his grandfather's house, about two miles from liome, and not returning as soon as expected, his father went after him; meeting him on the waj', and not wishing to reveal the object of his mission or the fears he entertained for his little son's safety, lie coolly asked him if he had seen anything of their sheep.

In the spring of 1834, tlie following families removed from Hawley, the most of them going to Oliio:- Solomon Graves, John Hadlock, liev. John Breed and Elder Wagner. At that time the "Western Beserve," or "New Connecticut," in Oliio, was just opened and was an objective point to many emigrating west.

April 20, 1856, the families of Luther Rice, Calvin Rice and Nicholas Dubey removed west, several members ol the family having );rec( (kd them. Sept. 5, 1857, their parents, Capt. Luther Rice and wife W(.nt to join them.

A few years after the marriage of Ansel Rice, he moved with his fan.ily toOldo, going the entire distance w itli an ox team, with which he carried his family and some furniture. A cow was tied to the wagon, which furnished milk duiing thejoumty. The family usuidiy slept in the wagon, occasionally putting up at a private house. On the morning of their departure, their neighbors for quite a distance assembled to leave parting congratulations, making as much capital of the event as a presidential party would at the present day.

At the organization of the first Sunday school in June, IbiO, ILun.as Longley was superintendent, and among the teachers were Dea. Lathrop, Levi Eldiidge, Ezra King, Theopliilus Crosby, Jndah Crosby. Fitcli Wood, Joshua Longley. Noah Joy was clerk; his duties being to keep a record of the sciiptiire verses committed and Kclted by each scholar. The rewarii was a four page tract for each fort}' verses repeated. A few years later, question books were introduced, and a library added.

John Hadlock was a carpenter, and for a large part of the time was away from home in the pursuit of tliat vocation. On a frosty evening in the fall of the year, when on his way home, in passing over a lonely portion of the way, he saw what he imagined to be a man, and on addressing him no response came. "Are you man or the devil?'' And still no answer. He was confident it was man; tjie form and outline gave him the fullest assurance. His next impression was to evade him by turning out of the road and pass by him. Finally summoning up all his courage and relying on his pliysical strength, (of which he had a good supply,) he approached carefully and then springing, seized a - stump! On seeing the place afterwards, it was revealed to him that a turn in the road and a little opening in the forest beyond, g»ve the object the appearance of being in the road, and imagination had done the rest.

Another circumstance showing the power of imagination: Horace Thayer made baskets during the winter season, and stored them in all stages of manufacture in a large open chamber. One time lie had been away with his wife to spend the evening, and on their return a noise in the chamber indicated the presence of a burglar. The plan of attack was arranged for Mr Thayer to go up stairs, armed with a large club, and his wife to keep guard at the window in case of an escape. But on investigation their fears were removed by finding that the house cat had become a self made prisoner under an overturned basket.

In Our Grandmother'S Days

Written by Mrs. Jerusha King in 1873, at the age of 84, and originally published in the Greenfield Gazzette. It was republished in a Worcester County paper.

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Men wore felt hats of coarsest wool, B<iys wore buft'c.ijts to church aud school, 'I lie la lies they wore pasteboard hats. Their luutfs were made of skins of cats.

Aleii's (dotlies wire made of wool and flax; Tiit y was. led and shaved as neat as wax, Thev never looked like Esau's race, With hair ihol covered all their iaoe.

Aud then we had our milk and bread. Our porridge made of beans, instead; Or hasty pudding, warm and sweet, And sometimes we had fish or meat.

You see how hard it must have been For us to get our learning, then; But all learned how to read and spell, And write, too, and we did it well.

Wood, afterward the wife of Zimri Longley, kept the first school in that part of the town in a barn built by Thomas King, siill standing where his son Ezra lived. It was the first framed barn built in town, and was probably built before the incorporation of t'ae town. When it was raised the help was insufficient, and seveial women rendered assistance.

The Old Schoolhouse

This was written in 1870. Subject, the old schoolhouse in the old seventh district. Since this was written the old house has been taken down and a new one built. It will vividly portray the youthful experiences of many who have gone forth into the world to struggle with the battles of life.

Snch was the theater of my young, ambitious pride, Sometimes on mischief bent, sometimes for learning tried; Such was tlie place wliere schoolmates met from day to day, With lessons learned and he;ird all were intent on play; Such was the scene of many a grief and joy. Since first I tried the fortunes of the glad schoolboy.

For those youthful days were the brightest days to me, So free from busy care, from anxious labor free, That fain would I return, again to live them o'er, And pass the pleasant days of school once more; But, ah! stern duty calls me hence to roam, And to others I resign my childhood's home.

Ortodoxy Vs Infidelity

A singular bit of history is in existence which most of the older people of western Franklin will remember. In the jDalmy days of the town Dr. Charles Knowlton from Ashburnham settled m Hawley and commenced the ]>ractice of his profession. His fame es an advocate of materialism and other views tending to atheism had preceded him, and the staiil old orthodox town of Hawley w:is mucli excited, especially when it was known that he pio})osed to publish another edLliou of his "Fruits of Philosophy," for issuing which he had been imprisoned at Cambridge. A rivalry instantly sprang up between Dr. Knowlton and Dr. Mosos Smith, the orthodox physician who had long practiced m the town. Each doctor had his strong partisan friends, and quite a number of families named their children after their favorite physician. Col. Charles Knowlton Hawkes, who recently died in San Francisco, Cal., and Col. Moses Smith Hall of West Virginia, who distinguished himself during the war as colonel of the Virginia regiment which did such efficient service in bushwhack fighting with West Viiginia rebels, were both natives of Hawley and were named after Drs. Knowlton and Smith.

Eev. Jonathan Grout, the first settled minister in Hawley, was then living and visited Dr. Knowlton and tried to persuade him to abandon the publication of his book, uiging among other reasons, that it was against the law to publish such a book. The doctor rejalied that he "didn't care anything about the law." Mr. Grout told him that laws were made for people who didn't care anything about them.

About this time Rev. Tyler Thatcher settled in Hawley as colleague with Mr. Grout. He was a young man of rare talent, with reasoning powers of a high order, an argumentative mind, and ultra-Calvinistic views in theology. A brisk controversy immediately sprang up between him and Dr. Knowlton, which resulted in a challenge fiomMr Thatcher to the doctor to meet him in a public debate in the old meeting house. The challenge was accepted, the parties met and a great forensic battle was fought between the theism of the Puritan fatheis and modern materialism, Dr. Knowlton taking his turn in occupying the pulpit in the old church, from which, up to that day, nothing had emanated but the pure unadulterated theism of the pilgrim fathers. Mr. Thatcher was assisted by a man named Batchelder, who made it his business to travel the country and hold public meetings with infidels. A large audience gathered from the surrounding towns to hear the debate, and the result was the friends of both sides claimed the victory.

About this time Dr. Knowlton removed to Ashfield and formed a copartnership with Dr. Roswel] Shepard, and Shepard & Knowlton published the book, the republication of which has raised such an excitement in England. Tiie town of Ashfield w as at once divided into two parties, the Knowlton and anti-Knowlton. The Knowlton party was composed, not so much of proselytes of Dr. Kiiowlton's peculiar uctions on materialism, as of persons who had faith in him as being a skillful physician, and who believed it would be better to let him alone, and allow him to peaceably enjoy his own opinions, as up to tliis time he had made no attempt to make proselytes to his views on materialism. Eev. Mr. Grosvenor, the Congregational minister, made an attack on him from his iJiilpit, in wlacli ho told Lis peoj>le not to employ SliLpard & Kuowlton, - that infidelity must be crushed in Ashfield by "withdrawing patronage from tliat firm, - and it was proposed to put the ban of the church upon all of its members who persisted in employing them. Dr. Knowltou attended the church meeting and asked permission to speak, but as he was not a ciiiirch member, that j^rivilege was not granted liim. He then published his famous "Letter to Col. Abel Williams, " a prominent member of the church wiio lelused to withdraw liis patronage from him, in which he m;',intained his light to disseminate his own opinions, if in doing so he did not infringe upon the rights of others. He called a meeting of the citizens of Ashfield, at wliicli he made a long address, ending by proclaiming liis purpose to stick at all hazards, and support himself and family by the practice of his profession in that town.

Immediateh' after this Kev. Mr. Grosvenor and several of his leading church memhi'ia appeared before the grand jury at Greenfield, and procured the uidictmenl of Sliepard & Knowlton for publishing a book calculated to injure the public morals. This indictment, which was found at the August term in 1834, is a curiously worded document, but, in its phraseology, somewhat similar to one found in England in June, 1877, and tried before the lord justice and a special jury. Knowlton & Shepard were arrested by Sherifi"s Purple and Wells, and gave bail ior their appearance at the November term, when the case was tried, with District Attorney Dewey for the Commonwealth, and Wells and Alvord for the defendants. The jury disagreed, and the case was re-tried in March, 1835, when the jury again disagreed, and the case was nolpros- ' sed at the next (August) term.

It is a curious fact that nothing more is heard of this book for forty three years, till its republication in England caused so much excitement. It is also a remarkable confirmation of Dr. Kuowlton's claim to originality in the discovery of certain physiological truths put forth in this book, that it was slated in the Engliish court that after a diligent search through all medical or quasini'dicnl literature, nothing containing similar statements could be found. Mr. Bradlaugh and Mrs. Besant conducted their own defense, the latter occupying several hours in her plea,in which she discussed from a moral and philanthropic standpoint the propriety of scientific checks upim the increase of population. After a three days' tiial, the lord cliief justice charged the jury that if, in their opinion, the book was calculated to injure the public morals, they weie bound to render a verdnit of guilty, whether it was published with a bad intent or not. They rendered a verdict of guilty, but exonerated the defendants from any bad motive in publishing the book. Sentence was suspended for a time, and the defendants were released on their own recognizances. Meanwhile a writ of error has been granted, and it is thought the verdict will not be sustained.

Biographical Sketches

Justin Bliss Warriner, oldest son of Hczekiah Waniner, was born in Hawlej, March 15, 1818, and married Laura Alfrcda, daughter of Samuel T. Grout. He graduated at the Pennsylvania Medical College and commenced the practice of medicine in BurliugtoD, N. J., in 1848. He died of Asiatic cliolera the following year, after havirg had the remarkable success of not losing a patient from tlie fell disease, although he treated on an average forty cases a day. People living in tliat part of Burlington called Beverly still remember the panic his death occasioned, as they had such confidence in his ski'l tliat even cholera had lost itsieirors.

Hezekiah Ryland Warriner, born in HaAvley, July 23, 1822, was educated at Williston Seminary in Easthampton. He spent several years in Deerfield, Greenfield, and surrounding towns, then went to Philadelphia, establishing a brilliant reputation as an educator. He afterwards commenced the study of Law in the office of Henry T. Grout, of Philadelphia, was admitted to the bar, and at the time of his death, whic;h occtirred Jan. 31, 1873; in the prime of Hfe, was rapidly rising in his profession. His body was brought to Deerfield for burial, at his request, and his former pupils in the Academy erected a monument to his memory, and by his side rests the body of his beloved wife, Olive, daughter of Capt. Edmund Longley.

Dr. Henry Augustus Warriner, youngest son of Hezekiah Warriner, wes born in Hawley, Sept. 21,1824, graduated from the Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, and afterwards spent a year studying in Germany? and then returned to fill a Professorship in Antioch College, Ohio. At the breaking out of the War of the llebellion he with other teachers and many students enlisted in the union army, and he was assigned the charge of the Western division of Sanitary stores. After the war he s;>8ut soiue years in literary work, mostly in Deerfield, and represented that district in the legislature. He left Deerfield to engage in teaching at Plymouth, where he died suddenly, in November, 1871, in the mid.-t of his usefulness, like his elder brotheis.

Henry Taylor Grout, L. L. D.. youngest son of Rev. Jonathan Grout, was born in Hawley, Aug. 7, 1810, finished his education at Hamilton, K Y. He at first engaged in mercantile business at Gn.fton, Mass., where he was postmaster until he left the place. He finally located in

History Of Hawi.Ey

Philadelphia and ccmmcuccd tlio study of law in the office of Judge Kcl- 1\', and was in partnership with him for some years after being admitted to the bar. He was a staunch Democrat, and at one time when the city was largely democratic he was strcuglj^ urged to accept the i tmiuation for Mayor of the city, but lie declined, prcferiiug to continue in the practice of his profession. For several years he was City Solicitor for the District of Penusylvania. He died June 22, 1886.

The ancestry of the Lougleys who settled m Hawley is traced hack 220 years to William Longley, who was town clerk of Groton iu 1666. His son William was also town elerk, and with his family was massacred ])y Indians, July 27, 1694.

Edmund Longley was a prominent, influential man, was a Justice of the Peace, the first town clerk, serving thirteen consecutive years, and for thirteen terms represented his town in the legislat\ire. He was a natural leader among his cotemporaries, and m%uy of his descendants inheiit the same quality. He possessed a good business ability and was polished and gentlemanly. He was a colonel in the Revolutionary war, and ill after life received a pei^sicn of $296 a year. He died Nov. 29, 184:2, at the advanced age of 96 years. Of his children, none are living, antl of his descendants but one family remains in Hawley, that of Mrs. Edwin Scott, a great granddaughter.

Gen. Thomas Longley, oldest son of ''Esq. Edmund," was born Sei3t. 4, 1774. Like his father, he was prominent and influeutial, for many years was town clerk, and was many times sent to the legislature. He was undoubtedly the ablest man of his time who represented the town in the General Court, was a fine public speaker, carrying a strong and positive influence, and was possessed of much dignity and bearing. Unlike most country members of the present day, his voice could be heard with telling effect in the halls of legislation, and in his day he was one of the most widely known and esteemed men in this part of the state. During the war of 1812 he was placed in command of a regiment of infantry drafted from the northern part of the old County of Hampshire, (now Franklin County,) with orders to march to Boston to protect the coast from invasion. He settled with his father, outliving him but six years, and died at Hawley, Sept. 22, 1848.

Alfred Longley, son of Thomas, born at Hawley, Nov. 10, 1809, grad. uated from Oberlin College, Ohio, studied theology with Dr. Packard of Shelburne, and was licensed to i^reach bj' the Franklin Association. He afterwards preached iu northern Ohio, and died at Chatham Centre, iu that state, in 1850, aged 41.

Thomas Lawrence Loiigloy, r.on of Thrinus, was born in Fft%xl«y, Feb. 15, 1821. At the age of 22 be went to Dakota to assist bis brotber and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Riggs, in establishicg tlicmKolves at a new missionary st:ition. S(;on alter leadiing there lie was di owned wliib batbing in the river. This sudden ending of a life of so mnch premise was not only a dreadful blow to his sister and bar family, but also to bis old father and mother at home, as they liad hoped he would soon return 1o cheer their declining years. It was also a great loss to the town, as no more worthy son ever lift the hills of old Ilawley. Tlis paiting injunction to a cousin to "do good and be g )od'' had been his own motlo, as bis beautiful, unselfish life abundantly proved.

Joseph G. Lnngley, youngest son of Thomas, was born in Hawley, May 24. 1843. After bis common school life at home he became a student at Oberlin. Ohio, came home on a visit, and remained on account of his fathers' poor health. After teaching some years, a part of which time he served as a member of the School Committee in bis native town, he entisted in the army, and was 1st lieutenant in the 1st Massachusetts colored regiment. His health failing, he was discharged, and was emjiloyed by the American Missionary Association, as Supeiintendent of schools among the Freedmen of North Carolina. He afterwards graduated from the Theological Seminary at Auburn, N. Y., and soon after died at Greenville, 111., May 4, 1871, aged nearly 48.

Mrs. Lucretia Longley Cooley, daughter of Thomas Longley, was born at Hawley, Oct. 4, 1811, and died at Marysville, C d. in 1881, where she bad resided with her sons seven years, after the death of her husband, in South Deerlield.

Mary Ann Longley, daughter of Thomas, born March 10, 1813, married Rev. Stephen R. Riggs in 1837, and started for the land of the Dakotas, where her life for the next thirty two years was spent in assisting her husband in his efforts to civilize and christianize the natives,and in caring for and educating her own family of eight children. Those who have read "Mary and I," written by her husband after her death, will have no doubt that the plaudit "Well done" awaited her in "Jerusalem the Golden." She died March 2:i, 1869, aged 55.

One of their sons visited the east last auhamn, lecturing in the interests of the cause in whicli his parents were engaged. During his travels he visited Hawley.

Henrietta Arms Longley, youngest daughter of General Longley, was born July 12, 1826, was educated at South Hadley Seminary, taught at Mauch Chunk, Pa., died in 1850, at the age of 24.

Histoijy Of Hawi.Ey

Mrs. Jerusha King, wlio died iu Plainfield, Maj- 29, was a representative of one of !lie oldest families in Hawl( y. Her graiulfatlur, Thomas King, came into town in the spring of 1772, the seciunl year of its settlement. Slie was a direct descendant on her maternal side of Gain Robinson, a clergyman who emigrated from Scotland in 1682, being his great gianddaughter. (The writer is a descendant of the same stock.) Tlic subject of this sketch was born in Hswley, Nov. 25, 1788, which was t'iree years before the town was incorporated and received its name, and was therefore 93 years old at the time of lier death. At the age of 18 she married Ezra King, thereb}' not changing her maiden name, and became the mother of 15 children, seven of whom survive her, tiie oldest at the a^e of 75. She has been almost a life-long resident of her native town, and in the same neighborhood of her birth, having lived at one place forty years. She was possessed of a fine ])liysical constitution, was active and industrious, and lor many long years ''Aunt" Jerusha's hospitality was extended to friends, relatives and strangers. Her name was a household word and she was one of those town aunts who is a friend to every body. About forty years ago her husband died, and about twenty five years ago she went to live with her brotlier and manage his household, he being a widower, and remained until his death in 1877. Mr. King died with that terrible scourge, a cancer, which ate away the entire side of his face, and his sister, then 88 years of ;ige, had the wiiole care of him, being obliged to get up several times each night for a number of months, and without sh'inking and with Christian fortitude did she minister at that bedside until death relieved him of his sufferings. She then went to live with lier daughter, Mrs. Jones, in Plainfield, where she quietly passed the last five years of her life, surrounded by the love of all who knew her. And now, after her life work is done, and nobly done, liaving I'ounded up almost a century, this venerable mother in Israel peacefully sleeps in the cemetey ia Hawley, and her children, all of whom occupy respectable positions in life, rise up and call her blessed.

Warriner King was born in Hawlej', May 27, 1787. On arriving at his majority he mairied Elizabeth Crowell and bcucht a faim adjoinii g his .birthplace, which is the present town farm, which he greatly improved by erecting substantial buildings, euelcsing tlie fields with stone walls, and clearing up the original forest. He operated a sawmill and turning shop for many years, and done some local business at making and mending shoes. He lived without ostentation, but possessed a sound, matured judgment, receiving the highest offices in the gift of the town. It was a motto with him "What is worth doing is worth doing well." In his religious sentiments he was a Methodist, and in the old days of circuit preachers his hospitality was shared bj^ many of those itinerants.

His voice ill prayor, cxliortatioa and song was often hoard in the conference meeting. After becoming disabled from age and infirmity he sold his farm and bought a homestead near by, -where he spent the rest of his days, enjoying a competency whir-h his liands earned in the jirime of life. He died Feb. 27, 1877, at the age of almost 90, having passed his entire life within half a mile of his birthplace.

Jonas King, son of Jonas and Abigail (Leonard) King, was born in Hawley, July 29, 1792. His parents were poor, and the avenues for obtaiui.ig an education were limited in those primitive days, but he had a strong desire for learning and used every means in his power in that pursuit. In his boyiiood he once went to a schoolhouse in Plainfield, where he knew tliere was a school, arriving the first one on tlie ground in the morning. When the master came he asked him who he was and what lie wanted. On learning his history, the master took him into the school and afterwards made arrangements to give him the beiiefit of that term. His schooldays were but a succession of stuggles for the object in view, but he fitted for college, and graduated at Williams in 1816, at the age of 22, stiadied theology at Andover, and was ordained in 1819. In 1823 he went with Pliny Fisk as a missionary to Jerusalem, and in 1828 became a missionary to Greece, where lie lebcrtd the Kmainder of his life, being an able and t flScient power in behalf of the oppressed inhabitants. In 1865 he made his last visit to America, at which time he preached once in his native town, and was the object of marked attention elsewhere in this country. He died in Greece since his return.

George Lathrop, son of Zephaniah, was born in Hawley, March 5, 1795. Able and public spirited, he was identified with the interests of the town, held the office o^" town clerk, and selectman, and was several times sent as a Representative to the legislature. The material for the history of Hawley in Dr. Holland's "History of Western Massachusetts" published in 1855, was furnished in part by him. Honest and conscientious, he was upright in all his dealings. He died Sept. 8, 1862.

Rufus Sears, when a boy of 1 1 years, came from Dennis with Joseph Bangs, and lived to advanced age in Hawley, At different periods he served as deacon of both the churches in town, had a strongly marked religious character, and held the respect of all who knew him. During the last of his life he used to stand in the pulpit beside the minister, during services, on account of deafness. He lived to see the burial of his namesake, a grandson who had grown to manhood. His death occurred Nov. 6, 1856.

Histohy Of Hawi.Ey

Ficemiin Atkins, boru in Coleraine, Aug. 21, lb06, spent the most of his life in Hawley, where Zenas Bangs settled in Pudding Hollow. Has served as town clerk and on the board of selectmen, and for thirtyseven years was Treasurer of the Congregational society in West Hawley, the duties of which he ever discharged with promptness and fidelity. He was a large, well proportioned man, and in his prime but few had a finer physical development. It was a characteristic of his to do his work in the neatest manner, and everything coming under his supervision was marked with the most perfect order. The neat, substantial farm buildings which he erected, and his principles of strict integrity aid sobriety are a sufficient monument to his memory. He died Nov. 30, 1879.

Lyman F. Griggs was i)oru in Hawley, Oct. 19, 1821, but went away in early life to shift for himself. He applied himself to stud\dng and leaching for some time, when he turned his attention to tie .'tudy of mediciae, went to a Medical college in Philadelphia, where he graduated and located for practice at Ware, Mass. , giving promise of a bright future, but died soon after. His wife was a Miss Powers of Brimfield.

Clark Sears, born in Ashfield, Jan. 30, 1804, passed the majority of his life in Hawley, and died Nov. 29, 1879. He represented both his town and district in the legislature, and was often moderator of the town meetings. "Uncle Clark" was a plain spoken, good-hearted man, and was in every way worthy of confidence and esteem.

Henry Martj-D Seymour was a young man of promise, was a son of Rev. Henry Seymour, was for several years connected with the Springfield Union. He died suddenly in 1876, in Hadley, where he had gone with his bride of a month to keep Thanksgiving. His age was 28.

Horace Dwight Seymour, another son of Rev. Henry Seymour, was associated with his brother in business in Brooklyn, N. Y. , and was also a brilliant and promising young man. Being ill, he came home to Hawley to recuperate, but sank under the disease, and died March 19, 1886, aged 24 years.

Dennis W. Baker was born in Hawley, Jan. 16, 1829, and married Lucretia Vincent. He was an able, efficient business man, for a term of years was a manufacturer of broomhandles, and for the last eight years he remained in Hawley, was town clerk, was also a prominent member of the church clioir. He afterwards removed to Charlemont, where he operated a lumber mill. For a time he was Treasurer of the Deerfield Valley Agricultural Society, the duties of which lie performed ably and promptly. He also served on the board of selectmen of Charlemont, and died in that town in the midst of his usefulness.

Histocy Of Hawi.Ey

This ncigliborhood, wliicli Is in the uorth part of the to-wn, a mile and a half south of Chaiicmont village, was settled in 1775, by five families from Bozrah, Ct. , a small town whicli was formerly a part of Norwich.

The heads of four of ihese families were Zebedce Wood, Joseph Edgerton, Zephaniah Lathrop and Gershom West. The name of the fifth family is not known to the writer.

Zebedee Wood seems to have been the pioneer, as he came to spy out tlie land in May, 1774. A diaiy Av]\icl) he kept dnriug liis journey slio^vs that he was gone about twenty-three dais, and liis travelling expenses were 17 shillings, six pence and 2 farthings, or about $4 25, and the dis tance covered by the round trip was 243 miles. He was a farmer, tanner and shoemaker, and his wife was a tailoress. She was also for several years the only person in town who acted as a physician. On one occasion her services were wanted in a family at Pudding Hollow, some two miles distant. The snow was v(!ry deep, there was no road, and travelling was impracticable. A spruce tree was cut, the top cut off, on whicli she was drawn by several men, and rendered the necessary aid. Mr. Wood settled on the place now occupied by Frank Simpson, and built a log house and a small tannery a short distance west of where Mr. Simpson now lives. In the summer of 1785 he built the house now occupied by Mr. Simpson, which is supposed to be the oldest house now occupied in town. His barn was built in 1784. He was for several years clerk of No. 7, the name by which the town was called before its incorijoration. He was one of the minute men who responded to the call of Gen. Stark and assisted in defeating Col. Baum at the battle of Bennington, on the 16th of August, 1777.

Zephaniah Lathrop, who settled on the place now occupied by W. E. Mansfield, was for many years a prominent man, both as a town official and an officer in the church.

Joseph Edgerton settled on the farm recently occupied by the late Erastus Brayman. His son Ezckiel succeeded bim on the homestead, and besides being a farmer, he was a master mechanic. There were but few houses, churches or mills built in that vicinity for many years tliat were not under his supervision.

"On the hill, south, was Ebeu Maynard and his mother; at tlie foot of the liill, Ethan Hitchcock, next, widc-w Tajlor, Ichabod Hawkes, Abisha Rogers, Elisha Sauford, Samuel Wing, Andrew "Wood, Simeon Crittenden, Zephaniali Lathrop, Ezekiel Edgeitou; at the foot of the hill, north, Isaac Packard; commencing east, Capt. Ellis, Noah Look, Oliver Etlgerton, Levi Leonard; in the "Turkey pen," Seth Salisbury; next, Oliver Patch, Abel Parker. Mr. Parker succeeded Mr. Patch in the clothier busim ss. A man whose name I cannot recall, once lived on the Samuel Wing farm and accidentally killed Lis wife by falling a tree on her.

Capt. Joseph Edgerton came from EngiaLd, - in what year is not known, - and setth d in Norwich, Ct. He was lost at sea and his ship never heard of. When he came to Norwich he brought with him four sons and one daughter, whose names were Simeon, Benjamin, William, Joseph and Hannah. Hannah married a man by the name of Lefcnwell, and settled in Salisbury', Ct., Simeon settled in Pawlet, Vt. , Benjamin settled in Bennington, Vt., William settled in Hartford, Ct. , and was a seafaring man.

Joseph Edgerton, the youngest son, was born in 1738, man led Lucy Lyon aud came witli his family of si.x children to Hawley in 1775, being literally one of the fathers of the town. Their children's names were Darius, Oliver, Joseph, Ezekiel, Asa, Nancy, and Lucy, who was born in Hawley. He died in 1809, and his wife in 1823, and at the time of her death her descendants numbered 58.

Darius married Mary Beckwith, and had five children, Eunice, Betsey Amy, Maria, and one died in infancy. He settled in Charlemont, and from there removed to Ovid, N. Y. , where he died in 1840. All Lis children have been dead some years.

Oliver married Persis Rice, liaving no children, and settled on the place now owned by Charles Crittenden, when the land was in a wilderness state. He removed to Brecksvillc, Ohio, in 1831, where he died in 1849. His wife died in 1836.

Joseph married Candace Rice and they had eleven children, all born in Hawley, viz: - Dexter, Saphronia, Oliver, Joseph, Elias, Wells, Orie, Austin, Candace and Ruth. The two oldest are buried in the cemetery in Bozrah. He removed with Ins family to Brecksvillc, Ohio, in 1815, being one of the first settlers of that town, then a wilderness. He died in 1842, his wife in in 1855, and the last of their children died in 1886. All but two died in Brecksvillc, one in Missouri and one in Wisconsin. They were all farmers.

Ezekiel Edgei'toii succeeded to tlie homestead, and was the only oue of his name and generation whose life was spent and family reared in Hawley. He was a farmer and mechanic, and besides being a carpenter and builder lie had a shop iu which he made various kinds ofcabintt work, wagons and sleighs. He was a very well educated man of his day. He married Lucy, daughter of Dea. Ebenezer Tales of Charlemout, in 1800. They had twelve childrci:, as follows: Harvey, born in 1801, Almira, born in 1803, John, horn iu 1805, Justus, born 1806, Sr.rdfs, btnu in 1808, Ann, born in 1809, David, born iu 1811, Eliza, born in 1813, Clarinda, born in 1815, (the writer of this sketch,) Ezekiel, born in 1817 Luoy F., born in 1818, Hiram B., born in 1820. The father died in 1837, the mother in 1823, are buried in the cemetery iu Bozrah, and by their side rests three of their children, Eliza, whose death occurred the siime year of her mothei's, Lucy and Ezekiel. Three of tliem died iu North Royalton, Ohio, Hiram in 1884, agt d 64, John in 1883, aged 79, David iu 1837, aged 26. Harvey is living at No. Eoyalton, O., aged 86, Justus is living at Brecksville, O. , aged 81, SarfTis is living at Koyalton, aged 79, Clarinda is living at Brecksville, aged 72.

Asa mariied Lydia Washburn and settled in tlie west pait i f the town. They had eight children; Laura and Electa died in childhood, Anrelia, Miranda, Lydia, Sarah, Samuel lives in Palmer, runs an iron foundry, Mary Ann, lives in Cleveland, O. Prom Hawley he removed to Oneida Co., N. Y. , where he died soon after.

Nancy married Leonard White, and settled in Coleraine, and had seven children, Amasa, Anson, Ezekiel, Othniel, Zilpha, Lucy and Saphrona. None of them are living but Othniel.

Lucy married Alfred Eice; their children were Alonzo, Lorenzo, is a manufacturer in Wasliington, D. C, Sybil, Abigail, Huldah, Quartus, a merchant in Pueblo, Col., and Chloe. Mr. Eice was a meciianic; he died iu Savoy many years ago, his wife in Nortli Adams.

Salt, per bushel. Butter, per lb. , Hayseed, per lb., Eum, per gal.. Oil, per gal., Sugar, per lb.. Wool, per lb.. Tea, per lb. , Making coat.

Histoky Of Haavley Natives Abroad

Rev. Moses M. Longloy was born m Hawley, June 14, 1814. He graduated from the Seminary and College at Oberliu, Ohio, and preached iu thnt state till 1855, when be returned to Massachusetts and located in Peru, representing that town once in tlie legislature In 1866, afterwards preached in Washington and In Filcliburg. In 1869 he removed to Illinois, and was a settled pa-^tor at Dwights and Danvers. Since 1883 he has been employed by the Illinois Home jMissionary Socitty, in preaching for feeble churches and organizing new ones. He is now living at Bloomipgton, lil.

Abner T. Longley was for twenty year'^, until the present administration came into power, one of the cliief officers in the Agricultural Department at Washington. His wife, - Abigail King, - is also a native of the town.

Henry A. Longley left Hawley in 1836, and resides in Northampton. Some of his early life was spent in teaching, and for nearly thirty years he was Sheriff of Hampshire County, the first term by appointment, the other terms by election, and was always a popular official.

Mrs. Abigail (King) Barton is living at Plaiufield, aged nearly 87. She is the last representative of the third generation from Thomas King, remaining in New England.

Edwin Baker resides at Shelburne Falls. He has represented his district two terms in the legislature, is a druggist, and enjoys a large degree of confidence and esteem in business and social circles.

Clark W. Fuller has betn a lumbei dealer, nurchant, hotel keeper and faimer, and now keeps a large boai-ding house at 5 & 7, Northfield street, Boston.

Clark E. Griggs has probably been the most successful business man originating from Hawley. He was born March 6, 1824; at the age of 8 years he went to live with his uncle Waldo Griggs at Brimfield. He obtained a good education but was not a college graduate, and preached a term of years at Westboro, for the Adventists. Duiing the war he was post sutler at Memphis, Tenn., being appointed by the goveriment. Since then he has been a railroad contractor, and has built several roads. He is ranked among the millionares, and has an office in New York city. His residence cost $75,000.

Andrew J. Griggs learned the trade of making matches at the shop of H. E. Pierce in Charlemont, afterwards conducting the business in Williamsburg and at Pitteburg, Pa. He is now in Chicago, 111,, and is a large real estate owner and broker.

Newell Hunt, oldest son of Elisha and Louisa M. Hunt, went to Memphis, Tenn., in 1863, at the age of 20, in tlie employ of his uncle, Clark R. Griggs, and remained with him until the close of the war. Then with his brother, Lyman G. , he engagetl in the manufacture of matches in Chicago, 111., where he remained until the great fire of 1871, when their factory was burned. For the last fifteen years Le has been engaged at dairying, first at Kenosha, Wis., now at Diamond Lake, 111., having the milk of 300 cows, or 10,000 pounds a day to make into butter and cheese.

"There is no one to-Jay who commands a more enviable identity with the career of this young giant metropolis than Mr. L. G. Hunt, the pioneer scale man, whose handiwork is visible upon every thoroughfare in the city, and whose name embodies all the attributes that are noble. His business operations have always been stamped with honesty, and no transaction has gone without the broad seal of integrity. Coming here from the east in an early day and deciding to trust his destiny upon the waves that were then rocking the city and tossing its future from side to side, Mr. Hunt engaged in the scale business, being the

In supplying the miner with the facilities for the correct weighing of his output, Mr. Hunt has erected a large number of these scales at the mines and in the city, while a large number of orders were filled during last year. At his works on Elm street, may be seen every size and pattern <>f their invention of scales, and business men who find it to their interest to guard, carefully, the welfare of their patrons, will do well to visit Mr. Hunt before sup' plying their hoises with permanent and reliable fixtures. The gendeman also repairs and adjusts scales, and gives prompt attention to all orders."

Josiali H. Hunt was born Dec. 26, 1835. He attended the common sciiools in his native town, went to Kimball Union Academy, at Meriden, N. H., and graduated at Amherst College. He taught three terms eacli year for twentj-one consecutive years, the most of that time in Cliutoiu and Glouce.ster, in this state, and finding the confinement too severe f(.r his health, and a change necessary, he relinquished teaching, and established himself in Topeka, Kansas, as a real estate broker. He is conducting a large and successful business, in the interests of which he annually makes two trips to the east.

Clara B. (Sears) Childs resides in Deerfield, wife of Theodore Cliilds. Merrick J. Holdeu is doing a large business as lumber dealer in Adams. His wife is a daughter of Nathan Mason of Hawley.

Henry Howes resides in Cheshire. Himself and wife and children, some of whom remain with their parents, are all natives of Hawley. Lovina is living at Northampton, Wealthy is living in Ohio.

Thomas M. Carter resides at Williamsburg, is a druggist. He is town clerk, a Justice of the Peace, has been one of the selectmen several years, and in every way enjoys tlie confidence and esteem of his townsmen. His wife is also a native of the town, being a daughter of the late John Vincent, Esq.

Samuel Taylor Grout, son of Rev. Jonathan Grout, at the age of 83, is living at Deerfield with his three daughters, Laura Alfreda, Maiy P. and Lucy E., all pleasantly located in that old historic town.

Samuel Dorr Lascombe is a business man in Milwaukie, Wis., lives in fine style on one of the principal avenues of the city, and is taxed for $100,000

Newell S. Rice is a farmer in Ohio. He served in the army during tlie entire. term of the War of th_' RebcUiou, and m;id(; an houoiable record.

Moses M. Mantor is a farmer in Charlemont. For several years he has been the able and efficient Secretary of the Deerfield Valley Agricultural Society. His wife is a daughter of the late Dea. Samuel Hall.

Lorenzo W. Joy is a resident of Noitlmmptou, and for a long term of years was postmaster in that town, and was removed by the present administration from purely partisan principles.

Nelson and Henry Joy formerly kept a boarding house in Washington, D. C. Among iheir patrons were Senator Wilson, one year, Senator Dawes six j^ears, and several Congressmen. Their brother-in-law, Hiram King, was connected with tliem in the hotel and boarding house business, also owned a hotel at that fashionable lesort, Saratoga, and another brother-in-law, Abner T. Longlej', held a government office at the same time. Nelson was messenger at the U. S. Capitol for thirteen years, and for eleven yeais Heniy was connected with the government book-bindery. They now occnjiy a fine residence together at Shelburue Falls, having retired from business.

Capt. Ebenezer Maynard is enjoying a green old age at Shelburne Falls. He was for many years in the mercantile business in that place and at Buckland, has been connected with banking and other business.

Gf the three children of Noah Ford, born in Haw ley, John Wesley is a wealthy farmer in Stockbridge, Hester A. married Francis F. Briggs, and lives in Windsor, Elisha W. is a farmer and teacher in Kansas.

Martha A. Doane was a ti'acher in her native town in early life, and removed to Ohio, thence to Michigan, married Geo. Jourdian, After her husband's death she returned east with her children and now lives in Northampton.

Tiiree of the grandsons of John Taylor, tlie pioneer, are living; Henry, at Williamsburg, at the age of 83, Daniel, living in Cummington, at the age of 74, and John, living at Savoy.

Julia Ptrter Hawkes, daughter of Icbabcd, marritd Eichard N. Oakman, Aug. 10, 1841, and resides in Montague. Mr. Oakman is president of the Crocker National Bank.

Richard N. Oakman, Jr. was born in Hawley, Sept. 23, 1843, was educated at Williamstown, now a resident of Greenfield. He is the largest stockholder in, and Treasurer and manager of, the John Russdl Cutlery works at Turner's Falls, the largest of tlie kind in this country, if not in the world.

Thomas K. Wheeler is a farmer in Plainfield. His birthplace is on the same place as that of his illustrious uncle, Jonas King, the missionary.

George D. Crittenden has for a long time resided at Shelburne Falls. He is an extensive dealer in lumber, making a specialty of white beech timber for planes. He served two terms as one of the Franklin County Commissioners, as a politician is an ardent temperance worker, and has been candidate for representative on the prohibition ticket.

Samuel T. Field is a practicing lawyer at Shelburne Falls. He was once District Attorney for the district including Franklin and Hampshire Counties.

Pindar Field Cooley resides in Pittsfleld, and is a travelling salesman for an Albany house. He has been connected with several branches of mercantile business, having taken his first lesson in the store of the late Calvin S. Longley. He is possessed of a very clever business ability, a pleasing address, and his general "make up" is indicative of the live Yankee.

Many others who originated from Hawley are living abroad, whose names have not been obtained. Among the list are probably some of tlie Longleys, Scotts, Halls, Parkers, Hitchcocks, Holdens, Bakers, Taylors, Dodges and others who were once representative families.

My father, Phincas Page, settled iu Hawley with his uewly nianied wife, on tlie place win re he always lived while he resided there, in 1804. There were born to them eight sous aud three daughters, all of whom arrived to years of maturity, all were baptized in the old yellow meeting house on the hill, and all were members of the Cougregational church.

I remained at home till I was l8, helping my father on his farm, attend, ing the district school in the winter, for about ten weeks each year. Tliis was all tlie scholastic training I ever had, except a term in the Ashfield Academy, and a shoit attendance at a high school in Charleiaont, and one in Pittstield, making in all about six months. In Oct. 1837, I left Haw. Icy, and 1 aught school in the state of New York till July, 1888. In the meantime my father's family had removed to Pittsfield, to which place I returned. After teaching school and keeping books in a cotton factory for some time, I turned my attention to the study of the law, in the office of I he late [Ion. Ensign H. Kellogg, and was admitted to the bar in 1844, and passed the most of my professional life in Pittsfield. I was Judge of the police court there for about twelve years, from 1858 to 1870. In 1838 I united with the first Congregational church there in 1838, and for a number of years was a deacon in the church. In 1842 the late Dr_ John Todd became our pastur. In 1849 the South church, including 180 of our number, was formed, with Rev. Samuel Harris of Conway, now Dr. Harris, professor in Yale Theological Seminary, as our first pastor. In 1873, my health having failed, I removed to this place (Ann Arbor, Mich.,) to recuperate aud educate my family, where I have since resided.

My brother, Jt)el S. Page, graduated at Williams m 1846, taught in an academy in Georgia a year and a half, studying law at the same time, returned to Pittsfield, and was admitted to the bar in 1850. He then entered into partnership with myself in the practice of law in Pittsfield, which was continued to 1857, when he removed to Chicago, 111., where he contmued the jjractice until liis death, m 1883.

I had a brother next older than myself, Increase B. P;tge, who entered Williams College with my brother Joel in the autunui of 1842. In thtir class were Brewster and Coan, both of whom became foreign missionaries, and now deceased. My brother purposed to enter upon the same work, but he died Aug. 15, 1843, of consumption, at Pittsfield, wliich was the first death that occurred in our family.

The items in regard to Alvah, a graduate of Amherst, aud Theophilus, a graduate of "Williams, are familiar. I had also a brother, Horatio F. Page, who gradua+^^ed from the Berkshire Medical College in lb3(;. He spent the most of his life in the practi<3e of his profession in Sycamore, 111., and. died there in 1873.