Lexington Town (part 24 of 25)

He married Mrs. Abigail (Fessenden) Wellington, bom 13 July 1713, died 18 Sept. 1773, g. s., daughter of Thomas^ and Abigail (Poulter) Fessenden and widow of Benjamin^ Wellington.

He was a selectman in 1771, '72, '74, '76, '77; assessor 1770-73, '76, '79 and '80; in Capt. Parker's company 1775; one of the signers of a declaration made by patriotic men of Lexington 1776; and he or his son Josiah contributed toward the third campaign at Cambridge 1775.

He married first at Medford, 15 Nov. 1750, Sarah Francis, baptized 26 Oct. 1729, died 27 Apr. 1757, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Nurse) of Medford; secondly 12 Jan. 1758 Hannah Brown, born 5 Feb. 1734-35, died 27 Apr. 1812, daughter of Ebenezer and Abigail (Adams) of Waltham.

theoflfice of selectman 1771. He was also one of the signers to a declaration made by patriots of Lexington, 1776. One of Capt. Parker's company, 1775, fought at the Battle of Lexington, 19 April, and was a member of the detachment which was called to Cambridge, 17 and 18 June 1775. He subscribed £5 for his son Daniel toward the first campaign of eight months, 1775; and subscribed again £19 for "son Daniel" toward the second campaign of twelve months to New York, 1775.

vi. Phinehas, b. 7 Feb. 1751; was in Capt. Parker's company 1775, and in the detachment called to Cambridge and served from 6 to 10 May 1775; d. at Charlestown.

vii. Timothy, b. 11 Aug. 1753; he was admitted to the church 17 Sept. 1775. Among the depositions of men who witnessed the Battle of Lexington was his. He was of the detachment called to Cambridge 17 and 18 June 1775.

- "Widow of Lt. Jon» Smith April 27 JE. (?) 99" (1812). Jonathan Harrington's list, t Described as a widow, and as the mother of William Taylor; death from Jonathan Harrington's list.

19. Abijah^ Smith (Hezekiah,^ Joseph,^ Joseph,^ Thomas,^ John^) , born 26 Feb. 1726-27. He moved to Woburn second parish, and later apparently returned to Lexington. He was generally known as "Lieutenant" Smith,

He married Mary Lawrence, born 30 Nov. 1729, died 22 May 1775, daughter of Jonathan^ and Elizabeth (Swain). Children, on Lexington records :

He was a member of Capt. Parker's company 1775 ; of the detachment called to Cambridge 6-10 May 1775; and also with those who were called to Cambridge 17 and 18 June 1775. He was a subscriber to the eighth campaign of three months to the Jerseys in 1776 and the fourteenth campaign at Cambridge for three months 1778. He served 19 April 1775,

He rose to the rank of captain, was selectman 1785, '89, '91 and '93; assessor 1796-98 and 1804; one of the Committee of Correspondence 1778; active in military affairs; and also belonged to Capt. Parker's company, serving 19 April 1775, and one of the detachment sent to Cambridge 17 and 18 June 1775; and served as sergeant in the sixteenth campaign at Providence, for six weeks, August 1778.

Children by the second wife, all born at Lexington : V. Lucy, b. 25 Feb. 1778; m. Enoch Corey of Marlboro, vi. John Ingoldsby, b. 30 Aug. 1779; moved to Providence, R. I. vii. Betsey, b. 14 Sept. 1781; m. ( ) Tileston and moved to Windsor, Vt.

22. Ebenezer^ Smith (Ebenezer,^ Joseph,^ Joseph,^ Thomas,^ John^), born 20 Sept. 1740. He was one of those called from Lexington to Cambridge during the Battle of Bunker Hill.

He married Elizabeth Harrington, born 6 Sept. 1747, daughter of Robert^ and Abigail (Mason). They were admitted to the church 25 Nov. 1764 and in 1772 were dismissed to the church at Mason, N. H.

He was selectman 1801, 1804-06; assessor 1801 and '11; active in mihtary aflFairs; was in Capt. Parker's company at the opening of the Revolution and subscribed to the fourth campaign of five months to Ticonderoga 1775.

He married Polly Barber of Lexington, died 12 May 1838, aged 84, daughter of a captain in the British service. They were admitted to the church 14 May 1780.

He was admitted to the church 25 May 1777; was a selectman 1808; one of Capt. Parker's company 1775; one of the detachment called to Cambridge 17 and 18 June 1775; and enlisted in the Continental line 1780.

26. IsAAC^ SMiTHf (Josiah,^ Joseph,^ Joseph,' Thomas,^ John^), born 1 Feb. 1764, died 6 Dec. 1840. He enlisted in 1780 for three years' service in the Continental line.

He married 6 Aug. 1798 Sally Earle, baptized 1 Apr. 1798 as Sally Ellis, died 25 Sept. 1861, aged 86, daughter of John and Rebecca (Page) of Rindge, N. H. Her father was a native of Boxford. The name has several spellings.

He married first at Waltham Elizabeth Stearns, born at Waltham 13 Apr. 1776, died 1 Apr. 1836, g. s., daughter of Joshua and Lois^ (Pierce) ; secondly 9 June 1839 Mrs. Zebiah Hall of Brewster.

He was a tanner and owned the place now owned by William Hunt, next the Baptist church. He lost property on the day of the Battle of Lexington valued at £13 12s. 8d.

He married first 13 June 1771 Mrs. Lydia (Reed) Muzzy, born 13 June 1745, died 7 Nov. 1785, daughter of Seth* and Lydia (Cutter) Reed and widow of William^ Muzzy; secondly 16 Oct. 1788 Abigail Marrett, born 4 June 1765, died 30 Mar. 1794, daughter of Amos^ and Abigail (Tidd); thirdly Ruth Fiske, born 20 Apr. 1758, daughter of Dr. Joseph^ and Hepzibah (Raymond).

He married 26 Dec. 1824 Lucy Stone Smith, born at Winchendon 29 July 1802, died at Wobum 19 Mar. 1885, daughter of Jonas^ and Polly (Underwood). Children:

34. Amos' Smith (Joseph,^ Hezekiah,^ Joseph,* Joseph,^ Thomas,^ John^), born 12 Feb. 1784, died 19 July 1816. He went to Boston when young and was a druggist.

He was selectman in 1842; was captain of the mihtia and commanded a volunteer company of light infantry 20 Apr. 1835 when the bodies of the victims of the Battle of Lexington were removed from the graveyard to the base of the monument.

He married first 19 Nov. 1820 Sarah C. Blodgett, born 8 Dec. 1800, died 30 May 1836, daughter of Nathan^ and Deborah (Robbins) ; secondly 8 Mar. 1837 Maria Antoinette Winship, born 8 Mar. 1802, died 19 Jan. 1879, daughter of Stephen^ and Edith (Merriam).

He married 5 Dec. 1807 Anna Underwood, baptized 25 July 1784, died 6 Sept. 1849, daughter of Joseph^ and Mary (Munroe). Children, all born at Lexington:

He was an assessor 1825-27. At seventy -nine he was as active as most men of sixty. He was an accomplished fifer and played for military companies for nearly seventy years, and was known as such from Bangor, Me., to Alexandria, Va. He was in active service for three months in the War of 1812, and played for the annual parade of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Mass. during a period of fifty years. In the Civil War " his music sent many a soldier from this Commonwealth filled with keener enthusiasm to defend his country. "

He married 8 Aug. 1819 Harriet Hastings, born 12 July 1795, died 22 July 1876, daughter of SamueP and Lydia (Nelson). Children, all born at Lexington:

15 May 1849, daughter of Nathan^ and Sybil (Blood); secondly 19 May 1850 Sarah Poor, bom at Wolfboro, N. H., 1809, died at Worcester 22 Nov. 1873, daughter of Isaac.

He was leader and conductor of all the choral societies at Lexington and teacher in the singing schools. He also played the first violin at the Universalist church at East Lexington, and for many years had charge of the choir of the First Church at Lexington. He was representative to the General Court in 1862. He came to Lexington when about eight years old, remaining until 1884.

i. George Henry,* b. 11 May 1841; m. Jennie Johnston; d. at Philadelphia, Pa., 5 Jan. 1903. Enlisted 16 July 1861 in Co. C, 13th Mass. Inf y, transferred 15 Nov. 1863 to V. R. C, discharged 15 July 1864. He was in the battles of Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Chantilly. South Mountain and Antietam.

He married 24 Apr. 1822 Maria Lawrence, born 3 Apr. 1800, died 3 June 1881, daughter of Phineas^ and Polly (Wellington). Children, first born at Waltham, the others at Lexington : 49. i. Levi James, » b. 15 May 1823.

vi. Windsor, b. 19 Apr. 1836; m. Anna Ford of Provincetown; resided at Boston. Enlisted 16 July 1861 in Co. B, 13th Mass. Reg't., discharged 28 Dec. 1862 for disability.

viii. Marshall Brown, b. 8 Mar. 184S; m. 19 June 1869 Catherine Quimbt, b. at North Sandwich, N. H., 3 Sept. 1844, dau. of Charles and Susan (FuUonton); d. at Waterville, Me., 28 Nov. 1910. They had six children.

44. Billings^ Smith (Billings,^ Joseph,^ Hezekiah,^ Joseph,* Joseph,^ Thomas,^ John^), born 25 Sept. 1821, died at Cambridge 7 Mar. 1890. He was town treasurer 1870-71.

He married 10 Jan. 1847 Martha Child, born at Waltham 11 Oct. 1824, died at Cambridge 28 July 1897, daughter of Capt. Isaac^ and Betsey (Wellington). Children, all born at Lexington:

47. Albert Bradford^ Smith (Elias,^Josiah,^Josiah,^ Joseph, "- Joseph,^ Thomas,2 JohnO, born 9 June 1829, died 30 June 1910. He served on the Board of Health.

He married at Cambridge, 22 Mar. 1860, Sarah Amelia Bryant, born at Bedford 24 June 1843, daughter of Nathan and Mary (Gardner) . Children, both born at Lexington:

48. Abram Bowman^ Smith (William B.,^ Abraham,^ Josiali,^ Joseph,* Joseph,^ Thomas,^ John^), born 18 Aug. 1836. He is a trustee of the Lexington Savings Bank.

Jonas^ Smith (Zachariah,^ Jonathan,^ Thomas,^ John^), born at Watertown 7 June 1719, died at Waltham 4 Nov. 1802, son of Zachariah, born 16 May 1687, and grandson of Jonathanf and Jane (Peabody). His mother, Susanna Grout, was born 31 Mar. 1681, daughter of Joseph and Susanna (Hagar).

He married first at Waltham Thankful Fiske, born 19 Jan. 1723-24, died 18 Sept. 1776, daughter of David and Rebecca ( ) ; secondly 7 Jan. 1778 Mrs. Mary How.

1759, dau. of Abraham and Susanna (Flagg). They had seven children, last three born at Lincoln, vi. David, b. 9 July 1752; m. at Waltham, 17 Oct. 1776, Martha Green,

William^ Smith (Elijah/ Jonas,^ Zachariah/ Jonathan,^ Thomas,2 John^ was born at Waltham 26 May 1794, died 31 May 1883, son of Elijah, born 30 Jan. 1760, and grandson of Jonas and Thankful (Fiske). His mother was Lydia Flagg, daughter of William and Lydia (Child).

He married first Mary Fiske, born at Weston 21 May 1800, died 19 Mar. 1823, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Flagg); secondly 22 July 1824 Mary C. Green, died 6 Feb. 1829, aged 25, daughter of Jonas and Hannah (Child) of Waltham; thirdly 29 Nov. 1832 Mrs. Joanna (Jacobs) Locke, born at Westford 28 May 1797, died 4 Apr. 1884, daughter of Braddock and Sarah (Hersey) Jacobs and widow of Oliver^ Locke.

Webster^ Smith (Jonas,' Zachariah,® Jonas, ^ Zachariah,* Jonathan,' Thomas,^ John^) was born at Lincoln 25 May 1825, died 31 May 1900, son of Jonas and Abigail (Fiske).

He married 5 Apr. 1863 Caroline Cormack, born at Pictou, N. S., died 10 July 1872, aged 32, daughter of Peter and Mary ( ) . Children, both born at Lexington: iii. Hannah, b. 28 Sept. 1707; m. at Watertown, 30 Jan. 1727-28, David Stratton, b. at Watertown 20 Nov. 1708, s. of Thomas and Dorcas (Maxwell). They had ten children, born at Waltham.

He married first at Watertown, 18 Feb. 1730-31, Mary Stratton, born 8 Jan. 1705-06, daughter of Thomas and Dorcas (Maxwell) ; secondly at Weston, 7 Dec. 1738, Mary Smith, born 18 June 1717, died 14 Apr. 1756, daughter of William and Mary ( ) of Weston.

He married at East Weymouth, 15 Aug. 1894, Sarah Belle Drury, born at Brooklyn, N. S., 21 Nov. 1875, daughter of John Murray and Sarah Alice (Pitman) Walker (adopted).

He married at East Weymouth, 6 Apr. 1898, Mrs. Abbie Warren Frances (Perry) Bicknell, born at Wareham 28 July 1870, daughter of Joseph Warren and Sophia Annette (Sherman) Perry and widow of Fred Norton Bicknell.

1. Charles Franklin^ Smith (George T.,^ Heman M.^) was born at Boston 24 Oct. 1853, son of George Thompson, born at Brookfield, Vt., 10 Sept. 1827, died 25 Sept. 1888, and grandson of Heman Morgan and Abigail (Carley). His mother, Olive Jane Nason, was born at Rochester, Vt., 3 Sept. 1829, died 8 Dec. 1902, daughter of Clark and Diana (Lyon). The ancestor, Lieut. Samuel Smith, came from Ipswich, England, in 1634 and settled at Watertown, the same year moving to Wethersfield, Conn.

He married Harriette Wellington Hagar, born at Lincoln 22 Mar. 1856, daughter of Albert and Sarah Willard (Wellington). Children, both born at Lexington: i. Samuel Reginald,^ b. 28 July 1893. Herbert Vernon^ Smith (Edmund, ^ Nathan 0 was born at Brighton 22 Jan. 1856, youngest son of Edmund, born at Waltham 15 Aug. 1807, and grandson of Nathan and Susanna (Bemis). His mother, Lois Livermore, was born at Brighton Sept. 1820, daughter of Oliver and Lois (Claflin). He became a resident of Lexington in August 1884.

Children, the first born at Cambridge, the others at Lexington : i. Vernon Wiswell,* b. 27 Oct. 1880; m. at Fitchburg, 6 July 1906, Lura Eleanor Whitney, b. at Lunenburg 1 June 1884, dau. of Aaron Ferdinand. Children, b. at Fitchburg: i. Francis Whitney,^ b. 3 Aug. 1907. ii. Chester Vernon, b. 21 July 1909. ii. Elizabeth Raymond, b. 30 May 1885. iii. George Edmund, b. 12 Dec. 1888.

He married at Charlestown, 5 Mar. 1867, Charlotte Elizabeth WooDBERRY, born at Boston 5 Mar. 1849, daughter of James, born at Boston 19 Mar. 1811, and grand-daughter of John and Betsey (Johnson). Her mother, Johanna Sampson, was born at Boston 30 Oct. 1814, died 3 May 1898, daughter of Amos and Ann Matilda (Smith).

V. George Orlando, b. 5 Jan. 1832; d. at Somerville 16 Nov. 1903. He was a man of refined and courteous manners, decided opinions, strict integrity and civic pride. He conducted a profitable "Segar" business at Boston, and by his own efforts accumulated a modest fortune from which he made several very generous public bequests. He had a genuine interest in his native town and its history. He bequeathed ten thousand dollars to Lexington Historical Society and a liberal amount to the town for village improvements and educational purposes. He founded a free bed at the Mass. General and the Mass. Homoeopathic Hospitals, in the assignment of which preference is to be given to residents of Lexington. He served on many important committees for the town and always with strict fidelity. He was an original member of Lexington Historical Society and was always devoted to its welfare. He served the society as corresponding secretary and as president in 1902, declining a reelection the following year.*

William L.^ Smith was bom at Ashland, N. H. He married Mabelle M. Steele, born at Lawrence. Child, born at Lexington: i. Marjobie,* b. 11 Oct. 1898.

Marsena Parker^ Smithwick (Francis,* Francis,' James,^ James ^) was born at New Castle, Me., 31 Aug. 1867, third son of Francis, born at New Castle, Me., 19 Dec. 1836, and grandson of Francis and Sophia (Clark). His mother, Caroline Francis Austin, was born at Damariscotta, Me., 20 Apr. 1841, daughter of Nathaniel and Nancy Borland (Cotter). The first ancestor was Capt. James Smithwick who came to Boston before 1766, and was warden of the town in 1776.

Harvard Medical School, M.D., 1895. He was principal of Vinal Haven, Me., high school one year, Thomaston, Me., high school two years; medical inspector of Boston schools and agent of the Board of Health, 1902-1907. At present he is surgeon to outpatients at Mt. Sinai Hospital and gynaecologist to Berkeley Infirmary. He became a resident of Lexington Aug. 1907. He is a Free Mason, a member of the Mass. Medical Society and of the American Medical Association.

He married at New York, N. Y., 3 Feb. 1897, Rigmor Nystrom, born at Stockholm, Sweden, 24 Oct. 1870, daughter of Dr. Anton and Thyra (Hammerich).

Snow

Simeon^ Snow of Holden, married first Esther Smith, born 26 Dec. 1753, died 14 Jan. 1780, daughter of Benjamin^ and Anna (Parker); secondly 24 May 1781 Rhoda Robinson, baptized 20 Oct. 1771, died at Holden 27 Oct. 1789, daughter of James^ and Margaret ( ).

Hans^ Sorensen was bom in Denmark. He married Hildred Tolden, born in Sweden. Children, the first born at Gothenburg, Sweden, the others at Lexington :

1. Edwin Sumner^ Spaulding (Addison,^ Jesse/ Benjamin,^ James/ Andrew/ Andrew/ Edward^) was born at Dracut 15 Oct. 1841, died 13 Oct. 1904, son of Addison and Nancy (Kimball). He was descended from Edward Spaulding who came from England and settled at Braintree about 1634.

He married at Belmont, N. Y., 14 June 1870, Clara Alice Norton, born at Belmont, N. Y., 19 Aug. 1850, died 22 July 1896, daughter of Joseph and Prudence Amanda (Hall).

He was educated in the Lexington public schools, and received a degree from the Mass. Agricultural College, B.Sc, 1894. He is now U.S. inspector of dredging, engineer department. He is a Free Mason.

1. John Lifard^ Spaulding (George W.,® Solomon,^ Andrew,* Andrew,^ Andrew,^ Edward^) was born at Westford 4 Feb. 1828, son of George Washington and Rhoda (Frederick).

He married first 5 Dec. 1850 Susan Calista Pingrey, born at Mount Holly, Vt., 16 July 1830, died 26 May 1859, daughter of Jacob and Olive (Proctor) ; secondly 28 Aug. 1865 Mary Jane Gordon; thirdly 23 May 1879 Mrs. Frances (Burrows) Miller.

He became a resident of Lexington 1 June 1889. He bought L. A. Saville's grocery store, and later the store of C. A. Butters. He was selectman for the years 1900-01, and is a trustee of the Lexington Savings Bank.

He studied medicine and received his M.D. from Middlebury 1810. He settled at Lexington about 1811 and remained in practice until his death.

He married 3 Oct. 1861 Mary Bates Saville, born at Annisquam 8 June 1837, died 17 Sept. 1905, daughter of Ira^ and Mary (Bates). Child, born at Brooklyn, N. Y.:

He married at Chelsea, 8 Sept. 1895, Grace Ida Lovejoy, born at Chelsea 8 Sept. 1866, daughter of Alfred Warren and Emily Elizabeth (Hodson).

WiiiiiAM^ Spaulding (Rufus,^ Mieah,^ Simeon,* Joseph,' John,'^ Edward^ was born at Lowell 9 Oct. 1838, son of Rufus, born at Chelmsford 29 July 1794, and grandson of Micah and Mary (Chamberlain). His mother, Harriet Byron Hunt, was born at Tewksbury 27 Aug. 1797, daughter of Capt. Peter and ( ) (Wood).

He married at Charlestown, 31 July 1866, Mary Augusta Janes, born at Charlestown 30 Apr. 1845, daughter of Francis Prescott and Lucilla (Chickering).

Speed Spencer

He married 13 Oct. 1852 Frances Emma Whiting, born at Temple, N. H., 15 Sept. 1831, daughter of David^ and Emma (Spaulding). They became residents of Lexington in 1881.

Spicer

William Francis' Spicer (William F.,^ Peter W.O was born at Saint Thomas, Danish West Indies, 10 Jan. 1851, eldest son of William Francis,* born at New York, N. Y., 7 Feb. 1822, and grandson of Peter Worthington and Elizabeth (Sniff en). His mother, Emily Louise Kierneff, was born at St. Croix, Danish West Indies, 30 Mar. 1832, daughter of Henry Vibe and Susan (Yates).

He attended the high school at Winchester; from there he filled the position of clerk in the government service for about eighteen months. He then entered the military service as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps 13 Mar. 1872, and retired, after a service of thirty-two years, lieutenant colonel. He is at present on recruiting duty. He became a resident of Lexington 12 Sept. 1904.

He married at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N. Y., 20 Nov. 1890, Ane Gertrude Asserson, born at Portsmouth, Va., 8 Oct. 1869, daughter of Peter Christian (late rear-admiral U.S. Navy) and Mary Ann (Wilson).

wall, Nova Scotia, 8 May 1870, elder son of Abel, and grandson of Nicholas. His mother, Hannah Eisnor, was born at Chester, N. S., daughter of George. He became a resident of Lexington in 1901.

Spinney

- Clarence Elmer ^° Sprague (Frederic E.,^ Elijah,^ Preserved,' Jonathan,® Elias,^ Nehemiah,^ William,^ Jonathan,^ William^) was born at Lynn 3 Mar. 1870, son of Frederic Emerson, born at Lynn 31 Mar. 1844, and grandson of Elijah and Lucy (Marsh). His mother, Emmeline Maria Elmer, was bom at Lynn 10 Nov. 1851, daughter of Amariah and Sarah (Stocker). He is descended from William Sprague, who came from Upway, Dorset Co., England, and settled at Charlestown 1628, Hingham 1636.

He married 31 Jan. 1897 Pearl Curtis, born at Skowhegan, Me., 13 Jan. 1876, daughter of Edward Bracey and Carohne (Hopkins). They became residents of Lexington 12 Apr. 1903.

Standish Stanley

1. Jason^ Staples (Nahor,^ Abraham,* Abraham,^ Serg't Abraham,^ JohnO was born at Mendon 7 Dec. 1798, son of Nahor and Prudence (Darling). The ancestor, John Staple, came from England, probably, and settled at Weymouth.

2. Carlton Albert'^ Staples (Jason,® Nahor,^ Abraham,* Abraham,^ Serg't. Abraham, ^ John'), born at Mendon 30 Mar. 1827, died 30 Aug. 1904. Interred at Mendon.

He received his education at the Worcester and Uxbridge Academies, Bridgewater Normal School and Meadville Theological School, graduating 1854. He was ordained at Meadville, Pa., 1854 where he remained until 1857, settled at St. Louis, Mo., 1857-61 as colleague of Rev. William G. Eliot, D.D., at Milwaukee, Wis., 1862- 68, Chicago, 111., 1868-72, Providence, R. I., 1872-81, and installed at Lexington over the First Parish (Unitarian) 1881, which pastorate he held at the time of his death. He was on the school committee 1886-87, and for many years was chairman of the trustees of Cary Library. He was foremost in organizing Lexington Historical Society 1886, of which he was historian till his death; and at one time president for two years. He was a member of the American Unitarian Association, N, E. Historic-Genealogical Society, Boston Y. M. C. Union, Worcester Society of Antiquity and Chaplain of the Mass. Society, S. A. R. He was chaplain in the Civil War in Col. Josiah W. Bissell's regiment of Missouri Engineers, 1861-62,

Rev. Carlton A. Staples

After graduating from Bridgewater Normal School, he taught with much success at Medfield and Watertown. As a young man at Mendon he came under the strong and kindly influence of Rev. Adin Ballou, which, in part at least, determined him to enter the ministry. He was a man of large frame, robust body and strong features (not unlike those of Franklin) ; a genial, sympathetic but determined temperament and a commanding personality. As a preacher, he was devoutly earnest, compassionate, plain-spoken, forcible, pure in diction, simple and natural in style. His sermons were largely founded upon and characteristic of his two great, favorite themes, "The Fatherhood of God" and "The Brotherhood of Man."

He enjoyed innocent fun ^and possessed a great wealth of stories, reminiscences and traditions. He was deeply interested and widely read in history and biography, and as the years passed he showed an ever increasing fondness for the history of Lexington. Largely to his good understanding, foresight and labors is due the preservation of records, relics and historic shrines of this historic town. "Unconsciously almost, and naturally, he became the voice of Lexington's noble memories. His figure alert, white-haired, vigorous in speech and gesture, kindling with feeling, hearty in laughter and good cheer ... he reaped, as few are permitted to reap in life, the genuine respect, reverence and affection of his fellow men."*

He married at Meadville, Pa., 4 July 1854, Priscilla Shippen, born at Philadelphia, Pa., 20 Nov. 1819, daughter of Charles and Martha (Eddowes).

He was educated at Uxbridge Academy, Westfield Normal School, and Meadville Theological School, 1854. He was ordained at Lexington 20 Sept. 1854, dismissed at his own request 30 Nov. 1856 and became pastor of a new society at Milwaukee, Wis. He served in the Civil War as chaplain in an Illinois regiment, but owing to impaired health, left the service and was settled over a society at Brooklyn, N. Y. He was a man of unusually brilliant talents, a fine preacher, and zealous and devoted in his profession.

He took his degree of A.B. at Brown University, 1878, Harvard Divinity School, B.D., 1881. He has been settled over the Unitarian churches at Reading, St. Cloud, Minn., Manchester, N. H., and is now pastor at Burlington, Vt. He is a Free Mason and honorary member of the Lexington Historical Society.

He married at Lexington, 16 Jan. 1890, Grace Maria Dean, born at Reading 14 Jan. 1872, daughter of George Warren and Francis Maria (Parker).

1. Isaac^ Stearns, date of birth unknown, died 19 June 1671. He came to this country in 1630, probably in the same ship with Gov. Winthrop and Richard Saltonstall and settled at Watertown, near Mount Auburn. He was a selectman for several years; and in his will dated 14 June 1671 he said, "My will if that my kindfman, Charls Steerns fhall have ten pounds of my eftat."

June 1642, dau. of William and Dorothy ( ); d. 31 Aug. 1683. vii. Elizabeth, m. 13 Apr. 1664 Samuel Manning of Cambridge and Billerica, b. 21 July 1664, s. of William and Dorothy ( ) of Cambridge;

He married at Cambridge Sarah Beers, daughter of Capt. Richard and Elizabeth ( ) of Watertown; she married secondly 23 July 1677 Serg't Thomas Wheeler of Concord.

He was admitted to the church 8 May 1699 by letter from the church at Watertown; subscribed to the first meeting-house 1692; was taxed 1692-93, and was constable 1710.

ii. Simon (twin), b. 19 Oct. 1697; m. at Dorchester, 13 Dec. 1726, Margaret Hixon; went to Stoughton. Will was dated 20 Aug. 1774. He had three children.

iv. Jonathan, b. 20 Nov. 1701; m. 24 Dec. 1727 Experiv tce Lincoln of Taunton; resided at Stoughton. Inventory dated stS Sept. 1769. They had six children.

viii. Ebenezer, bapt. 8 July 1711; m. (1) (Dorchester rec.) 19 Sept. 1734 Thankful Clapp of Walpole; m. (2) 12 Aug. 1762 Jean Philips of Easton, dau. of Joshua and Mary ( ); he was a Baptist clergyman at Stoughton about the year 1770; he moved to Maine and settled on Sheepscot River; afterwards at Whitefield. They seem to have had nine children.

He was in the precinct at its organization, and was taxed in 1694; subscribed toward the Common 1711; was an assessor 1711, '13, '17, and tythingman 1718.

He married Phebe ( ). His widow settled his estate and afterwards moved to Littleton in 1730, with a number of her children. Was cautioned at Chelmsford 24 July 1750.

viii. Thomas, b. 4 July 1710; m. (1) Abigail Reed of Uxbridge, dau. of Ebenezer; m. thirdly Mary Heald of Chelmsford, who d. 22 Apr. 1809, aged 89; d. 28 Dec. 1784. Resided at Littleton. He had eleven children.

ix, John, b. 23 July 1712; m. (1) 11 Aug. 1737 Rebecca Dean of Dcdham; m. (2) 29 Sept. 1756 Mrs. Mary (Cory) Pettee of Dedham; resided at Dedham and Attleboro. He had twelve children.

Phinehas^ Stearns (Isaac,^ Isaac,^ Samuel,- Isaac^ was born at Waltham 28 Feb. 1738, died 7 Oct. 1792, son of Dea. Isaac, born 14 May 1710, and grandson of Isaac and Mary (Bemis) of Water-

He moved to Lexington in 1768, was in Capt. Parker's company 1775, and went with a detachment of it to Cambridge 17 and 18 July 1775. He was one of the largest subscribers towards the eighth campaign to the Jerseys 1776 and he, with others, sent a man to the eleventh campaign to Bennington in 1777. He was selectman 1781-82.

Samuel^ Stearns (Capt. Samuel,^ Samuel,* Lieut. Samuel, ^ Samuel,^ Isaac^) was born at Waltham 23 Oct. 1761, son of Samuel, born 14 Nov. 1739, died 13 June 1805, and grandson of Samuel and Sarah (Bowman). His mother, Mary Bigelow, was born 9 Dec. 1739, daughter of Jacob and Susanna (Mead).

He married, intention dated at Waltham 5 Apr, 1798, Elizabeth Brown, born 30 Dec. 1770, died 16 Apr. 1833, daughter of Capt. Francis^ and Mary (Buckman).

1. Charles^ Stearns of Watertown was admitted freeman 6 May 1646, was a kinsman of Isaac Stearns and mentioned in his will 1671. He was elected constable at Watertown, 1680, and declined to serve. It is supposed that after this he moved with his son Shubal to Lynn End, the town of Lynnfield.

2. John2 Stearns (Charles^, born 24 Jan. 1656, died 22 Feb. 1722. He lived at Lexington near the Watertown line and most of his children were baptized at Watertown. He was taxed in 1693.

He married first 1681 Judith Lawtience, born 12 May 1660, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Crispe) of Watertown ; secondly 2 Apr. 1713 Mary Norcross, born 10 July 1663, daughter of Richard and Mary (Brooks).

3, Benjamin^ Stearns (John,^ Charles^, baptized at Watertown 22 June 1690, died at Weston 7 Dec. 1771. He lived in the southwesterly part of Lexington.

He married 6 Sept. 1721 Mrs. Hepzibah (Hastings) Shattuck, baptized at Watertown 4 Dec. 1687, died at Weston 20 Sept. 1767, daughter of John^ and Abigail (Hammond) Hastings and widow of Nathaniel Shattuck.

He subscribed for son Asahel toward the first campaign in 1775, and for " son Hubback " toward the second campaign of twelve months to New York 1775. He was in the campaign to Wliite Plains himself in 1776 and also in the eleventh campaign to Bennington 1777.

5. AsAHEL^ Stearns (Benjamin,^ Benjamin,' John,^ Charles^), baptized 13 July 1766. He was a member of Capt. Parker's company in 1775 and one of the eight months' men in 1775. He was in the Continental Hne 1780. Appraisers appointed 1806.

He married Eunice Child, ? baptized 7 June 1767, died Nov, 1822, (?) daughter of Thaddeus and Hepzibah (Warren) of Weston. They settled at Lincoln.

d. 21 Apr. 1839, aged 52, dau. of Seth. They had nine children, ii. Bethiah, bapt. 3 Jan. 1790; m. Nathaniel Rider of Dracut. They had four children.

7. Nathan® Stearns (Asahel/ Benjamin/ Benjamin, ^ John,^ Charles^, baptized 2 Oct. 1785 under the name of Nathaniel, died 14 July 1845, aged 62.

3 Apr. 1821, dau. of John and Relief ( ). Resided at Charlestown. vi. Abner, m. Charlotte Bigelow of Lincoln; resided at Charlestown. vii. Henry, m. Marie Piper of Waltham and resided there, viii. Jane, m. 22 Sept. 1844 Nathan Boynton; resided at Westboro. ix. Edward, d. 1863.

iv. Fkeddia M., b. 25 Feb. 1857. 2. Henry O.^ Stearns (John^), born at Lexington about 1847. He married 1 June 1873 Mary Leeming, born in England, daughter of John.

Caleb^ Stetson (Thomas, ^ Elisha,^ Elisha,' Thomas,^ Robert^ was born at Kingston 12 July 1793, died 17 May 1870, third son of Thomas, born at Kingston 9 Mar. 1752, and grandson of Elisha and Sarah (Adams). His mother was Elizabeth Cook, born at Kingston 9 Aug. 1755, daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Gray). He was descended from Robert Stetson, Cornet of Horse, who came from England and settled at Scituate.

He graduated from Harvard 1822, and Harvard Divinity School 1827, and settled at Medford 28 Feb. 1827. Later settled at South Scituate, and came to Lexington in 1860 to reside in the old homestead of his father-in-law. He was principal of an academy at Lexington 1822-25, and served on the school committee 1860-61. He married 22 Aug. 1827 Julia Ann* Meriam, born 12 Oct. 1804, died 24 Aug. 1889, daughter of Rufus« and Martha (Simonds).

i. Frederic Dudley,^ b. July 1829; was lost at sea Mar. 1846 on his passage from Palermo, ii. Thomas Meriam, b. 15 June 1830; grad. Harvard, 1849; practises law at New Bedford; m. at New Bedford, 10 Sept. 1856, Caroline Dawes Eliot, dau. of Hon. Thomas, iii. Julia, b. 1 Apr. 1834; m. (1) 5 Dec. 1867 Sergeant C. Whitcher, as his

Sept. 1823, and grandson of Abel and Grace (Fish). His mother was Sarah Ann Metcalf, born at Cambridge 29 Mar. 1825, daughter of Charles Ray and Nancy (Cushman). He became a resident of Lexington June 1899.

He married at SaHsbury, Vt., 15 Oct. 1884, Ida Lucy Cloyes, born at Salisbury, Vt., 1 Nov. 1860, daughter of John Townsend and Juliet (Bang).

Ralph Leslie^ Stevens (Abram W.,^ Nathan^ was born at Cambridge 10 Nov. 1870, youngest son of Abram Walter, born at Barre 22 Jan. 1834, and grandson of Nathan and Lois (Stevens). His mother, Elizabeth Ellen Whitney, was born at Winchendon 2 Aug. 1834, died at Philadelphia, Pa., 26 Feb. 1910, daughter of William Barrett and Lois (Stone). He is descended from CjT)rian Stevens, who came from England and settled at Chelsea, then called Rumney Marsh.

He settled at Gloucester, moved to Charlestown and came to Lexington about 1845. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and afterwards was a clerk in the Boston Custom House for twelve years.

Alfred Andrews^ Stimson (John H.^) was bom at Rockport 9 July 1845, son of John Henry, born at Ludlow, Vt., and Eliza Jane (Green), born at Cambridge.

- The Stones came to Lexington from Cambridge very early in the history of the town, wera numerous, respectable and influential, settled in the westerly part of the township on land now partly in Lexington and partly in Lincoln, and in early times, to distinguish different members having the same name, they were designated in the records according to their geographical positions, as John Stone, East, and John Stone, West, Samuel Stone, East, and Samuel Stone, West.

He came to this country about 1635, perhaps in the ship Increase in which (Apr. 1635) his brother Simon and family are recorded as passengers. He was a member of the First Church and one of its deacons, admitted freeman at the same time as his brother Simon, 25 May 1636, a representative in 1638, appears on every important Committee, and was one of the proprietors of Watertown. His will was made in 1672.

He married first at Nayland, Suffolk Co.j England, 20 July 1617, Margaret Garrad, baptized at Nayland 5 Dec. 1597, buried at Nayland 4 Aug. 1626; secondly Mrs. Lydea ( ) Cooper, probably from Dedham, Essex Co., England, died at Cambridge 24 June 1674. She had two children by her first husband in England, John and Lydia Cooper, both of whom came with them to Cambridge and were admitted to the church there.

ii. Daniel, bapt. 15 Aug. 1620; m. Mart ( ); d. at Cambridge 20 May 1687. He was a "chiurgeon" and resided at Cambridge and Boston- He had five children.

He settled on his father's estate at Cambridge Farms and owned a large tract of land in the southwestern part of the town, including a part of the present town of Lincoln. He was made freeman 1647, was taxed 1692-93, and does not otherwise appear upon the records of the precinct.

He was made freeman at Cambridge in 1657. It is probable that Samuel Stone, with his brother David, came to Cambridge Farms in the years that they were married; viz., 1648 and 1655. Samuel settled on his father's large tract about a mile easterly of his brother David, and near what is now the junction of Lincoln and Weston streets. In 1682 he, with others, petitioned the General Court for an act to create the Farms a distinct parish. He was a subscriber toward the first meeting-house in 1691. His tax-bill for 1692-93 was the highest paid, showing that he owned a large amount of landed property. In 1692 he, with one other, was chosen to approach Rev. Benjamin Estabrook toward k settlement as the new minister. On 1 Mar. 1692 he was one of the committee on the foundation of the Ministerial Fund.

He signed the covenant and was chosen deacon at the organization of the church at Lexington 21 Oct. 1696; and shortly thereafter his wife Sarah was admitted to the church by letter from another church.

Deacon Samuel Stone, known also as Samuel, East, and Samuel, Senior, was an assessor in 1692-93, and a large subscriber towards the Common Apr. 1711. Samuel Stone was at Dedham with Major Willard's troop, 1654.

He married first 7 June 1655 Sarah Stearns, born 22 Sept. 1635, died 26 Oct. 1700, g. s., daughter of Isaac^ and Mary (Barker) of Watertown; secondly Mrs. Abigail (Carter-Fowle) Walker, died 11 May 1718, g. s. at Woburn, daughter of Capt. John Carter and widow of Lieut. James Fowle and Dea. Samuel Walker.

was a subscriber toward the meeting-house 1691; was taxed 1692-93 and subscribed toward the Common Apr. 1711. He married Sarah ( ), died 17 Jan. 1727. Children, all baptized at Cambridge Farms:

6. JoHN^ Stone (David,^ Gregory^), born 1654. He was received into the church 31 Oct. 1703. He subscribed toward the meetinghouse 1692, was taxed 1692-93, and subscribed toward the Common Apr. 1711.

He married Hannah ( ). She subscribed to the public Common Apr. 1711. Her will, dated 4 Sept. 1727, probated 23 Mar. 1729, mentions Abigail Stone, "daughter of my beloved son Nathaniel," daughter Tabitha Merriam, and daughter Hannah deceased, who was non-compos for about ten years. § Children : iii. Tabitha, bapt. 2 May 1700; m. Thomas* Merriam, Jr. iv. Nathaniel, d. before 11 Sept. 1721; m. Abigail* Merriam, who m. (2) John3 Cutler. On 22 Sept. 1721 Abigail Stone was appointed guardian of her dau. AbigaiU" (b. 13 Nov. 1719), "a minor in her Second year of Age," and 23 Mar. 1729 John Cutler, her step-father, was appointed guardian. V. Twin, d. Apr. 1696. vi. Twin, d. Apr. 1696.

Samuel Stone, "West,"* to distinguish him from his cousin Samuel, and was one of the original members of the church 1696. On 17 Nov. 1715 he was chosen deacon to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father. He was one of the selectmen in 1714, '15, '23.

He married 12 June 1679 Dorcas Jones, born at Concord 29 May 1659, died 24 Sept. 1746, g. s., daughter of John and Ehzabeth ( ). She was received into the church in 1698 from the church at Concord.

9. JoHN^ Stone (Samuel,^ Gregory^), born at Cambridge 12 May 1663, died 3 Feb. 1713, g. s. He was known as Corporal John Stone and subscribed to the meeting-house in 1692. John Stone, East, was taxed in 1692-93.

He married 27 Apr. 1687 Rachel Shepard of Concord, died 17 Mar. 1724, daughter of John and Sarah (Goble). They were admitted to the church 18 Jan. 1708. Children, all born at Cambridge Farms:

He was taxed 1692-93, and on 6 Mar. 1698-99 liberty was granted to Joseph Stone and four other men to build seats for their wives in the meeting-house. His children were mentioned in the decree of administration.

- Mr. Charles W. Stone has found from Middlesex deeds that part of the confusion arising from the "East" and "West" is caused by Samuel' the son of Samuel,' "East," moving over beyond David,' "West," thereby making him Samuel, "West," and Samuel' the son of David,' "West," settled east of his father, making him Samuel, "East." Samuel, "West," after his father's death returned to the old homestead.

X At a town meeting in Lexington, held 15 June 1761, "Mr. Isaac Stone - Came into Said Meeting & Gave y* town a Bell to be for the Towns ufe forever, which Bell was there <fe weighted four hundred sixty three pounds, for which y* Moderator, in y* Name of y* Town Returned him thaoka."

He subscribed toward the Common in Apr. 1711. "In 1718 he removed to Sudbury and in 1722 to Rutland, Mass., the year of its incorporation ; was one of its proprietors - After establishing his sons as citizens of the new town, he returned to Lexington in 1744." * He was selectman in 1765 and with the other selectmen was empowered at the town meeting of 21 Oct. 1765 to see what instructions the town of Lexington would give in relation to the Stamp Act. Between 1740 and 1750 the title of captain was given him.

He married 3 Apr. 1706 Abigail Reed of Woburn, died 16 Jan. 1767, aged 80, daughter of Dea. George. On 8 June 1718 they were dismissed from the Lexington church to that of Sudbury. Afterwards they returned to Lexington and were readmitted to the church 11 Nov. 1744.

ii. Samuel, b. 8 Dec. 1708; m. 20 Oct. 1732 Mindwell Stevens of Rutland, where he settled; d. 2 Apr. 1768. They had seven children. 15. iii. Jonas, b. 3 Dec. 1710. Birth recorded as Jonathan, baptism Jonas.

viii. Nathan, b. 28 Apr. 1722; m. at Concord, 5 May 1740, Mary Robbins of Sudbury, b. 18 Jan. 1722-23, dau. of Samuel and Rebecca ( ). They resided at Rutland on the farm which has been occupied by his posterity 125 years. They had five children. Mary m. (2) at Rutland, 21 Sept. 1767. Capt. Edward Clark.

He was admitted to the church in 1697 and subscribed to the Common Apr. 1711. He was selectman in 1743. His will was dated 28 Feb. 1752, proved 21 May 1753.

ix. Elizabeth, b. 7 Feb. 1723-24; m. 15 Jan. 1752 Benjamin Sampson of Leominster. "Elizabeth Sampson, widdow, from Lexington, was at Westminster 20 Aug. 1765."

He married 5 Nov. 1712 Chary Adams, baptized at Cambridge 31 Jan. 1696-97, died 16 Dec. 1764, g. s. at Bedford, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Fames). She married secondly, published 7 Mar. 1734-35, Thomas^ Wellington; and thirdly 9 Aug. 1763, as his second wife, Capt. James Lane of Bedford.

viii. JosiAH, b. 10 Nov. 1729; m. Abigail Cutter, dau. of John* and Rachel (Poulter). This couple owned the covenant at the Cambridge second Precinct Church (now the Ariington First Parish Church) 31 Aug. 1755, and two daughters were baptized there. Caution was issued against them by Watertown 23 Mar. 1762, as they were from Lexington the April previous. Family consisting of Josiah, his wife Abigail, and four children, Abigail, Elizabeth, Josiah, f and Richard. J Perhaps others born at Temple.

He was selectman 1734-37, '39, '40, '46, '48 and '52; assessor 1746 and town treasurer 1742 and '43. He was chosen deacon in 1743. After the death of Rev. John Hancock December 1752 he was chosen one of a committee to choose his successor. In 1753 he and one other were chosen to oppose the petition then before the legislature for setting off a portion of the town of Lexington, now Lincoln. In his will dated 11 Nov. 1756 he gave £5 to the church.

In 1738 he held the office of constable and in 1741 that of town treasurer of Rutland. He was assessor at Lexington 1759, '61, '63, '67-72; selectman 1756, '58, '61, '67, '69, '71, '73, and treasurer 1755-78. He was admitted to the church by letter from the Church of Christ at Rutland 2 Oct. 1766, He was representative to the General Court 1771-77; was one of the Committee of Correspondence 1773 and 1776, and was delegate to the First Provincial Congress 1774 and to the Second and Third 1775. He was a signer of the Lexington Declaration of Independence in 1776.*

He married Jane Muzzy, born 4 July 1719, died 20 Feb. 1786, g. s., daughter of John* and Elizabeth (Bradshaw). Children, both born at Lexington :

He married first Martha Eaele of Boston; secondly 6*Jan. 1784 (described as Samuel Stone, Esq., of Ashby) Mrs. Eunice (Smith) Underwood, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Burridge) Smith, and widow of Joseph* Underwood.

Deacon Jonas Stone, with two others, made a draft of Declarations and Resolves, as to the " distressed state of the Province," Sept. 21, 1768.

18. JoNAS^ Stone (Jonas,^ Samuel,* Samuel,' Samuel,^ Gregory 0, born at Rutland 2 Mar. 1740-41, died 24 Apr. 1814, g. s. He was a member of Capt. Parker's company 1775 and contributed toward the fourth campaign 1775.

He married 12 June 1766 Sarah Buckman, born 3 Jan. 1748, died 17 Feb. 1825, daughter of John^ and Mary (Fiske). Children, both born at Lexington :

Samuel Stone in his will dated 10 Jan. 1821, probated 7 Dec. 1824, names his wife Sarah ; sons Samuel and Jonas ; grandson Abner Stone, son of his son Samuel; grand-daughter Mary Stone, daughter of his son Samuel; Jonathan Simonds of Boston, and William Simonds.

He married Sally Childs, bom 4 Nov. 1769, died 9 Oct. 1824, g. s., daughter of Capt. Abijah and Beulah (Harrington) of Waltham. "Both buried in one grave together the 11th Oct' 1824."t

He married first Flobinda Reed; secondly 11 Sept. 1816 Mrs. Mary (Spaulding) Litchfield of Carlisle, born 21 July 1790, died at Billerica 7 Feb. 1879, daughter of Jonas and Mary (Wheeler) Spaulding of Acton, and widow of Philo S. Litchfield; she married secondly 16 Aug. 1835 James Kemp of Billerica, who died 7 Feb. 1854, aged 84 years.

These four children were severally baptized at Cambridge, Second Precinct Church, now Arlington, where their parents were admitted to membership, 17 Mar. 1754. The parents were dismissed from this church "to Townsend," 1 Sept. 1765. Compare Cutter, Hist, of Arlington, p. 303.

C82 History Of Lexington

He married at Hartford, Conn., 8 Dec. 1853, Ellen Adelia RoBBiNs, born 21 Mar. 1817, died 28 Oct. 1890, daughter of Eli' and Hannah (Simonds).

22. Jonas S.^ Stone (Samuel,^ Samuel,' Jonas,^ Jonas,^ Samuel,* Samuel,' Samuel,^ Gregory^, born at Lexington 1822; died at Togus, Me., 9 Jan. 1904, aged 83 years, g. s. at Billerica. He served in the Civil War, in Company D, 33d Regiment, Mass. Infantry.

V. Warren Russell, b. 5 Dec. 1855; m. at Lowell, 10 Sept. 1884, Emma Davenport, dau. of Elijah and Esther (Maloney). Daughter: May Davenporf.^^ h. at Lowell 22 Jan. 1887; grad. from Mount Holyoke Seminary, 1908.

1. Alvah Conant^ Stone (Dixey,^ Benjamin^) was born at Bridgton, Me., 2 May 1839, died at Cambridge 11 Nov. 1911, second son of Dixey, born at Kennebunk, Me., 17 Sept. 1794, and grandson of Benjamin and Elizabeth ( ). His mother, Eliza Myrick Kimball, was born at Bridgton, Me., 19 Oct. 1803, daughter of Jedediah and Elizabeth (? Emerson). The ancestor, John Stone, came from Hawkhurst, Kent Co., England, and settled at Salem.

He married at Winter Hill, Somerville, 24 Sept. 1873, Alice Ames Tufts, born 10 Feb. 1847, died 23 Sept. 1898, daughter of Bowen A.* and Sarah (Mead).

Leila (Batchelder) Mitchell, b. at Deerfield, N. H., dau. of George W. and Harriet (Merrill) Batchelder and widow of Abbott' Mitchell. 2. ii. Edward Carleton, b. 29 June 1878.

He graduated from Boston University School of Law, LL.B., 1900. He is a Knight Templar; was selectman for the year 1904-05, and representative 1902-03.

He married at Sandy Spring, Md., 27 June 1908, Katherine Leggett Brooke, born at Highland, Howard Co., Md., 26 May 1880, daughter of Walter Henry and Caroline Haydock (Leggett).

1. Irving^ Stone (Samuel,^ Levi^) was born at Newfield, Me., 1 Oct. 1831, fifth son of Samuel, born at Newfield, Me., 18 Mar. 1790, and grandson of Levi and Elizabeth (Wilbur). His mother, Philina Pease, was born at Parsonfield, Me., 8 May 1794, daughter of Samuel and Sally (Parsons).

He is a Knight Templar. He became a resident of Lexington in Sept. 1897, and is a trustee of the Lexington, Savings Bank. He was alderman at Salem 1876.

He graduated from the law school at Albany, N. Y., and was admitted to the bar 1860. Desiring to enter the ministry he began preaching as a Universalist, and settled at Brattleboro, Vt., 1862, coming to Lexington in 1864. He continued as the pastor after the union of the Universalist society with the Second Congregational society at Lexington in 1865.

Lancaster 13 Nov. 1838, second son of George, born at Bangor, Me., 16 June 1810, and grandson of Shubeal and Betsey (Cook). His mother, Lucinda Bailey, was born at Berlin 28 Aug. 1811, daughter of Amherst and Lydia (Bailey). He became a resident of Lexington 1867 and later moved to Concord, N. H. He was a member of the first board of trustees of the Lexington Savings Bank.

George Herman^ Streeter (Joseph H.,^ RusselP) was bom at Roxbury 10 June 1860, second son of Joseph Herman, born at Springfield, Vt., 11 July 1820. His mother, Julia Fowle, was born at Roxbury 4 Oct. 1826, daughter of Joshua Bentley'^ and Elizabeth (Austin). The ancestor, Stephen Streeter, came from England and settled at Gloucester.

Strong

Lewis Cass' Sturtevant (Josiah C.,^ Josiah C.^) was bom at Centre Harbor, N. H., 16 Aug. 1861, son of Josiah Cotton, born at Centre Harbor, N. H., 2 Nov. 1822, and grandson of Josiah Cotton and Hannah (Lee). His mother, Hannah Jane Bean, born at Moultonboro, N. H., 16 Dec. 1829, daughter of Benning Moulton and Lydia (Adams). The ancestor, Samuel Sturtevant, settled at Plymouth.

He married at Moultonboro, N. H., 30 Oct. 1884, Lettie Frances Browne, born at Moultonboro, N. H., 28 Feb. 1862, daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Lettice Bean (Graves). They became residents of Lexington 17 May 1886.

He married at ArUngton Hannah Keleher, born at Lexington, daughter of Patrick and Hannah ( ). Child, born at Lexington : i. James.s b. 11 June 1874. Jeremiah^ Sullivan (James^ was bom in Ireland, died 5 Oct. 1889, aged 26 years, 9 months, son of James and Ellen ( ).

He married Ellen Parker, born at Boston, daughter of Thomas and Ellen (Keefe) ; she married secondly at Boston, 3 Dec. 1898, Daniel Bailey, born in Nova Scotia, son of Richard and Mary (Mclntire). Children, first born at Boston, the other at Lexington: i. Thomas,' b. 27 Sept. 1884; d. 10 July 1906. ii. James, b. 3 June 1889.

He married 19 June 1832 Mrs. Lois (Smith) Sanderson, born 18 Feb. 1795, daughter of JoeP and EUzabeth (Stearns), and widow of Jonathan Sanderson.

Sumner

died 12 May 1893, only son of James, born 4 May 1788, and grandson of James and Elizabeth (Foster). His mother was Sarah Badger, born at Boston. The ancestor, William Sumner, came to this country about 1635, from England.

Richard^ Sutton* married 17 July 1758, as his second wife, Mrs. Elizabeth^ (Bowman) Apthorp, born 25 July 1717, died 18 Apr. 1788, daughter of Isaac"* and Elizabeth (Harrington) Bowman, and widow of Stephen Apthorp.

Gershom® Swan (Henry, ^ Ebenezer,* Ebenezer,' Ebenezer,^ JohnO was born at Arlington 19 June 1834, died 2 Aug. 1893, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Parker). He was descended from John Swan, who came from Newcastle-upon-Tyne?, England, and settled at Cambridge about 1635, probably in the family of Thomas Bittlestone.

Harrison^ Swan (Henry,^ Ebenezer,* Ebenezer,^ Ebenezer,^ John^) was born at West Cambridge 9 Jan. 1832, fourth son of Henry, born at West Cambridge 22 Nov. 1791. His mother, Elizabeth Parker, was born at West Cambridge 11 Nov. 1793, daughter of David and EUzabeth (Tufts). Descended from John Swan, who came from England. He became a resident of Lexington in 1861.

He married 17 July 1905 Maud Katherine McDonald, born at St. Andrews, Ontario, daughter of Duncan J. B. and Katherine (McDougal). Children, both born at Lexington : i. Joseph Elhotn/ b. 25 May 1906. ii. Ellen Katherine, b. 5 Dec. 1908. JdsHUA^ Swan; wife Nelly or Eleanor (Fessenden). Children, all born at Lexhigton:

Carl2 Swanson (Sven^) was born in Sweden 3 Dec. 1865, son of Sven and Karen (Gustofson). He came to America about 1887 and settled in Minnesota.

He married Margaret O'Donnell, bom in Ireland, daughter of Bernard and Bridget (Hughes). Children, both born at Lexington: i. Mart,' b. 5 June 1904. ii. John James, b. 1 July 1907.

Patrick^ Sweeney; wife Margaret ( ). Both bora in Ireland. Child, born at Lexington: i. John,* b. 14 Nov. 1867. - She could not make her name understood in this country so called herself Josephson.

Frances Western Sweetser was bom at Worcester 16 Oct. 1840, daughter of Seth^ and Hannah Frances (Vaughan), and grand-daughter of Seth and Sarah (Frothingham) . She became a resident of Lexington in Mar, 1901.

John Apthorp^ Sweetser (Seth,^ Seth,^ Henry PhilHps,^ Seth,* Seth,' Benjamin,^ Seth^) was born at Gardiner, Me., 23 July 1838, eldest child of Seth, born at Newburyport 15 Mar. 1807, and grandson of Seth and Sarah (Frothingham) . His mother, Hannah Frances Vaughan, was born at Hallowell, Me., 20 Jan. 1812, daughter of Charles and Frances Western (Ap thorp). The ancestor, Seth Sweetser, came from Tring, Hertfordshire, England, and settled at Charlestown.

He married at Shrewsbury, 16 May 1861, Sarah S. Miles, born at Shrewsbury 12 Nov. 1841, daughter of Charles Edward and Catherine Swan (Denny). They became residents of Lexington Mar. 1901.

Rev. William Gray' Swett (John B.,® Samuel,^ Joseph,* John,' Benjamin,^ John^) was born at Boston 15 Apr. 1809, died at Charlestown 15 Feb. 1843, son of Col. Samuel, born at Newburyport 9 June 1782, and Lucia (Gray). His father kept school at Lexington 1798.* He was graduated from Harvard 1828, settled at Lynn, and 13 July 1836 was ordained the seventh pastor over the First Church at Lexington. His relations with the church were dissolved 15 Jan. 1839 at his own request. He was on the school committee in 1837.

He married Apr. 1842 Charlotte Bartlett Phinney, born at Charlestown 18 July 1822, daughter of Elias and Catherine (Bartlett) ; she married secondly 1 June 1853 Francis Kitridge^ Simonds. Child: i. Charlotte Bartlktt Williamina Ghat,* b. 8 Feb. 1843; m. at Belmont, 1869, Edward N. Hallowell, b. at Philadelphia, Penn., 3 Nov. 1837, d. at West Medford 26 July 1871, s. of Morris Longstreth and Hannah (Penrose). They had two daughters.

He married at Auburndale, 21 Feb. 1886, Julia E. Woolsey, born at Troy, N. Y., daughter of Nathan W. and lanthe (Stone). Child, bom at Lexington :

He married at South Boston, 27 Oct. 1892, Mary Louise Carter, born at Rockland, Me., daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Donovan). Children, all born at Lexington: i. Ethel,3 b. 3 Aug. 1894.

Taylor

i. Clifford Thayer,* b. 30 Mar. 1899. George Warren' Taylor (William W.,'* Thomas^) was born at Nottingham, England, 13 Dec. 1842, son of William Warren, born at Nottingham, England, 1822, and grandson of Thomas and Elizabeth (Warren). His mother was Anne Aked,

Teague

1. George Francis' Teague (Thomas McF-.^Ezra^) was bom at Readfield, Me., 16 July 1849, only son of Thomas McFadden, born at Damariscotta, Me., 1824, and grandson of Ezra and Mary (McFadden). His mother, Fannie Newell Butterfield, was born at Wilton, Me., 18 May 1826, daughter of Benjamin and Inda (Butterfield).

He married at Somerville, 28 July 1896, Ellen Elizabeth Steb- BiNS, born at Chicago, 111., 21 Apr. 1873, daughter of Nathaniel Livermore and Etta (Bowles). Children, all born at Lexington :

Albert Ball^ Tenney (Henry A.,^ Henry B.,^ Dea. Samuel,^ Thomas,"* Samuel,^ Thomas,^ Thomas^) was born at Everett 8 Jan. 1873, youngest son of Henry Augustus, born at Chelsea 27 Jan. 1840, and grandson of Henry Brown and Elizabeth Wetworth (Punchard). His mother, Mary Elizabeth Phelps, was born at Chittenden, Vt., 13 Aug. 1843, daughter of James Turner and Lucy Jane (Mitchell) . The ancestor, Thomas Tenney, came from England and settled at Rowley,

He graduated from the high school of Chelsea, and from Mass. ' Institute of Technology, 1894, S.B. He became a resident of Lexington 9 Sept. 1910.

Daniel,3 Daniel," Thomas^) was born at Sutton 28 Oct. 1813, died 26 Oct. 1900, youngest son of Daniel, born at Sutton 23 Nov. 1773, and grandson of Simon and Sarah (Trask). His mother, Betsey Waters, was born at Millbury 13 July 1776, daughter of John and Phebe (Goodell). He was descended from Thomas Tenney of Rowley, Yorkshire, England, who settled at Rowley.

He married first at Boston, 16 Oct. 1837, Frances Bridge Veasie, born at Boston 7 Mar. 1819, daughter of Joseph and RacheF (Bridge); secondly 19 Jan. 1860 Mary Bowman Viles, born 17 Feb. 1831, daughter of John^ and Sally (Dudley).

Lewis Fisher^ Tenney (Nathaniel F.,^ David,^ William,^ Lieut. John,6 John," Dea. Samuel,^ John,^ Thomas^) was bom at Roxbury 18 July 1853, second son of Nathaniel Fisher, born at Dunbarton, N. H., 8 Mar. 1820, and grandson of David and Mary (Harris). His mother, Susan Christina Parker, was born at Boston 4 May 1821, daughter of Cephas and Susan Stetson (Young). He is descended from Thomas Tenney of Yorkshire, England.

He married 20 Sept. 1899 Nelue Wallace, born in Nova Scotia, daughter of William and Isabelle (Bond). Children, all born at Lexington : i. Lloyd William,' b. 24 Oct. 1900. ii. Carl Wallace, b. 25 June 1902. iii. Belle, b. 10 Mar. 1905.

He married at Boston, 5 Dec. 1861, Frances McIntyre, born at Orono, Me., 24 July 1836, daughter of Peter and Robena Napier (McRuer). Children, first two born at Boston, the others at Brooklyn, N. Y. : i. Elizabeth French,' b. 12 Oct. 1862; d. 16 Aug. 1907. ii. Frances McInttrk, b. 29 Nov. 1863; d. at Boston 23 Oct. 1864. iii. Minnie Campbell, b. 15 Dec. 1865; m. 18 Jan. 1888 Frederick Marlboro^ Williams, b. at Boston, s. of Marlborough and Elizabeth S. ( );d. at Needham25Nov. 1906. iv. Florence McIntyre, b. 25 July 1868; m. 3 Dec. 1908 Benjamin F. Walker, b. at Canton, Miss., s. of Benjamin J. and Ann (Wells).

Arthur A.^ Thivierge (Louis W.^ was born in Canada 2 Apr. 1871, died 23 Nov. 1909, son of Louis W. and Alphonsine ( ). He married Annie J. Allison, born in England. Children, i. born at Boston, next three at Cambridge, the others at Lexington:

Thomas^ Thompson (George^) was born at Lynn 27 Apr. 1850, third son of George and Catherine ( ). He was a clergyman and settled over the Follen Church 1887-90. He moved from town and returned again and died at Lexington 16 Jan. 1907.

Edgar W.^ Thorne was born at Minneapolis, Minn. He married Madge L. McComas, born at Baltimore, Md. Children, i. and iii. born at Boston, ii. at Foxboro, the others at Lexington:

William* Thorning* (John,' John,^ AnthonyO was born at Lincoln 20 Jan. 1758, died 24 Mar. 1829, g. s., second son of John and Sarah (Clarke).

He married at Littleton, 18 June 1782, Eunice Phillips, born at Weston 20 Mar. 1756, died 10 Feb. 1849, daughter of Ebenezer and Mary (Warren).

George Henry^ Thurston (Caleb^ was born at South Boston, 25 May 1831, died 3 May 1904, son of Caleb and Jane (Sargent). He moved to Lexington 31 Mar. 1869.

* The birth of Frederick, b. 28 Dec. 1790, s. of William's brother John and Betsey (Russell), is recorded at Lexington and Concord. See Lewis Hist. Pub. Co. 1908. Middlesex Co., for sketch of Thorning family.

Henry Eugene^ TiBBETTs (Enos,^ Enos^ was born at Reading 3 Sept. 1861, son of Enos, born at Reading 5 Mar. 1829, and grandson of Enos and Cynthia (Parker). His mother, Lydia Harriet Mclntire, was born at Ware, N. H., 6 Sept. 1829, died 12 Nov. 1910, daughter of Eben and Hannah (Converse).

He married at Nashua, N. H., 9 Mar. 1884, Celia Jennie Webber, born at Damariscotta, Me., 4 July 1866, died 2 May 1891, daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth Jennie (Prew).

1. John2 Tidd (Johni) was born in England, died 13 Apr. 1703, g. s., son of John and Margaret ( ). His father embarked 1637 at Yarmouth, England, was at Charlestown that year and later settled at Woburn.

He moved to Cambridge Farms 1686. He became one of the proprietors of Cambridge for, in the division of the land in 1683 above the "eight mile line," John Tidd received his distributive share. He also purchased land of David Mackgeney, William Carly, and the homestead was bought of David Fiske, conveyed by deed dated 1 June 1686. On the subscription list for building the meeting-house is the name of John Teed, and his sons Samuel and Joseph ; and on the tax bill for 1693 appear his name and those of his sons Joseph, Samuel and Daniel. In 1693 he was chosen one of the assessors and one of a committee to purchase a tract of land for the support of the ministry. His will dated 7 Aug. 1701 was proved 31 May 1703, iv. Samuel, b. 16 Jan. 1658-59; d. 9 May 1699, g. s. He was in the ill-fated expedition to Canada in 1690. His heirs were his brothers John Tidd and Joseph Tidd; his sisters, Hannah, wife of Joseph Smith; Mary, wife of Joseph Simonds; and Rebecca, wife of Thomas Blodgett; and the two children of his deceased brother Daniel Tidd.

He owned lands at New Braintree, Woburn, Templeton, and Phillipston, besides Lexington. He was selectman in 1761, '66, and '67. His will dated 4 Oct. 1770 was proved 15 Dec. 1772.

5. Ensign Daniel"* Tidd (Daniel,^ John,^ John^), born about 1695, died 16 Jan. 1776, in his 81st year, g. s. He was on the board of selectmen nine years, an assessor ten years and town clerk nine years.

He married Hephzibah Reed, born 10 Dec. 1705, died 11 Apr. 1777, g. s., daughter of William^ and Abigail (Kendall). Children, all born at Lexington:

He was on the Common 19 April 1775, marched to Cambridge 17 June 1775 and served at Dorchester the following year. He was one of the Committee of Correspondence in 1780. Land was left him at New Braintree by his father's will.

He married 6 Jan. 1774 Joanna Fitch of Bedford, born 29 Feb. 1747-48, daughter of Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Lane). They were admitted to the church 13 Oct. 1776 and dismissed to New Braintree 24 Oct. 1790.

He was a member of Captain Parker's company. Among the last to leave the Common he was pursued by a British officer on horseback and struck down by a sword; while senseless the British robbed him and left him for dead.

1791, when three of their children were baptized; secondly at Rindge N. H., 30 May 1802, Susannah Todd of Rindge, died at Rindge 12 Sept. 1824, aged 68 years, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Carlton).

He married 17 May 1750 Elizabeth Smith, born 9 July 1728, daughter of Hezekiah^ and Elizabeth (Wellington). Children, all baptized at Lexington:

He was a lieutenant in Capt. Parker's company on the Common 19 Aprih 1775 and marched to Cambridge the 17th of June where they stayed two days. He was assessor in 1776, '79, '80, '91, and a selectman at the time of the Revolution.

He married 28 Feb. 1771 Rebecca Simonds of Bedford, ? bom 17 May 1745, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Wilson). They were admitted to the church at Bedford 3 Feb. 1805. He afterwards returned to Lexington.

* An old volume of sermons by John Prideaux, D.D. (Oxford, England, 1636), and others of earlier date, bears marks of high scholarship, and was preserved in Lexington by Stephen Locke, who bought the volume of Amos Tidd of Lexington in 176-; the last figure of the year is not plain. Throughout the pages of the work have been inscribed various handwritings. A prophecy, A.D. 1737, foretells a comet with accompanying disasters. Dry summers in 1761 and 1762, extraordinary of their kind; a terrible storm of wind and snow at night, 2 Feb. 1763; moral sayings; and ten stanzas by a local poet are upon the subject of husbandry. They begin with good advice to the diligent in business, and end in reproach for the careless and lazy. The volume was owned by a Lexington person in 1S76.

He married Esther Haywood, born 28 Apr. 1781, died 23 Apr. 1852, g. s. They were admitted to the church 6 May 1810. Children, all born at Lexington:

He married first 7 June 1830 Rebecca M. Nourse of Waterford, Me., died 15 Jan. 1847, aged 46, g. s., daughter of Moses and Mercy (Hapgood); secondly 6 Jan. 1848 Mrs. Rebecca Wheeler (Brooks) Trask, born at Lincoln 8 Aug. 1808, died 8 Dec. 1883, daughter of Col. Daniel and Bathsheba (Dakin) Brooks and widow of Rev. William G. Trask of Taunton.

JosiAH Odin^ Tilton (Jeremiah D.,^ Josiah,' Josiah,^ Josiah,^ Samuel,* Daniel,^ William,^ Peter^) was born at Limerick, Me., 29 July 1853, son of Jeremiah Dearborn, born at Deerfield, N. H., 16 Sept. 1816, and grandson of Josiah and Sarah (Dearborn). His mother was Abigail Stearns Freese, born at Deerfield, N. H., 26 July 1819, daughter of Dudley and Ruth (Stearns). He is descended from William^ Tilton, who came from near Tower Hill, London, England, 1640, and settled at Lynn where he died 1653.

taught in the academic department of Peddie Institute, N. J., and for three years was Principal of the High School of Peterboro, N. H. He became a resident of Lexington 1 Sept. 1883, and has held several positions in town, including those of member of the Board of Health and school physician. He is a Free Mason, and belongs to the Mass. Medical Society and the American Medical Association, He married first at Peterboro, N. H., 30 Apr. 1884, Hattie Aal\nda French, born at Keene, N. H., 27 Aug. 1858, died 26 Oct. 1886, daughter of Henry Kendall and Sarah Amanda (Adams); secondly at Concord, N. H., 31 Oct. 1894, Florence Gardner Stratton, born 15 Oct. 1868, daughter of George Lyman^ and Annie Maria (Bridge).

John Francis^ Tobin* was born at Lexington 9 Feb. 1868. He married Julia Marie Kelly, born in Ireland 15 Aug. 1872, daughter of Daniel and Katherine (Shea). Children, all born at Lexington:

John James' Toomey (Michael,^ Humphrey^ was born at Arlington 27 Aug. 1869, youngest son of Michael, bom in Ireland 1816, who came to America in the fifties. His mother, Mary Kennedy, was born in Ireland 1818.

He married at Cambridge Kate Carroll, born at East Weymouth May 1865, daughter of John Kennedy and Johanna (Hardigan). They became residents of Lexington April 1893.

Tower

1. Elisha Horton^ Tower (John^) was born at Braintree 1 Aug. 1844, son of John and Sarah Stearns (Hewitt). He is descended from John Tower of England who settled at Hingham 1637.

He married 29 Apr, 1874 Ann Eliza Mulliken, born 9 Nov. 1851, daughter of Emery Abbot^ and Avis Moore (Wellington). Children, both born at Lexington :

He married 22 Oct. 1902 Mabelle Clifton Janvrin, born at Somerville 26 May 1877, daughter of Hiram Gilmore^ and Catherine Marriott (Plummer)

1. William Augustus^ Tower (Oren,^ Jonas, ^ Joseph,^ Ambrose,^ Benjamin,^ John,'^ Robert^) was born at Petersham 26 Feb. 1824, died 21 Nov. 1904, son of Oren and Harriet (Gleason).

He was educated in the common schools, and was thrown early on his own resources as the eldest of eleven children. When fifteen years of age he found employment in a country store at Lancaster, and in 1845, at the age of twenty, was admitted to partnership. In 1848 he sold out and moved to Sterling, and in 1850 went to Boston and entered the flour and grain business in Haymarket Square, as a member of the firm of Rice, Tower & Co., succeeded by Tower, Davis & Co. In 1855, his health being poor, he retired for a while and moved to Lexington. He then organized in Chicago the banking house of Watson, Tower & Co., retaining, at the same time, his position as head of the firm of Tower, Davis & Co. in Boston. The

Chicago business was continued until 1860, and he also retained an interest in the firm of Davis, Whitcher & Co., the successors of his old firm, till 1865. A banking house on State Street, Boston, with various partners, was begun after 1860 under his leadership, and continued until the firm of Tower, Giddings & Co. was formed in 1867, which continued until 1905.

He was president of the Concord Railroad in New Hampshire, 1870-73; founder and director of the National Bank of the Commonwealth, Boston, and its president 1881-82, and again in 1892; later president of the Nashua and Lowell Railroad, director of Equitable Life Insurance Company of New York, Guaranty Company of North America, Shawmut National Bank, and other institutions of similar chara^cter, and a member of the first board of trustees of the Lexington Savings Bank.

In 1863 he was a member of the House of Representatives; aide-de-camp on the staff of Governor Rice, ranking as colonel, 1876-78, and was elected to the Governor's Council in 1882. He was chief marshal at the Lexington Centennial 19 Apr. 1875.

iii. Augustus Clifford, b. 3 July 1853; m. 7 June 1883 Louise Greble Dreer of Philadelphia, b. 29 July 1858, dau. of Henry Augustus and Mary (Leavenworth) ; d. at Lawrence, N. Y., 28 Dec. 1903. He was in the banking business in New York City and latterly in the firm of Tower & Sherwood. 2. iv. Richard Gleason, b. 11 Oct. 1857.

His father, John Trask, died at Lexington 22 Feb. 1735. His mother, Hannah Trask, died at Lexington 12 Apr. 1722, aged about 64 i g. s. Did Nathaniel marry secondly Mary ( ) ? A "widow Mary" died at Lexington 29 Mar. 1781, aged 88, or was it widow Anna who died on that date?

It is supposed that he came to Lexington about 1715, and located near the Bedford line. He was highway surveyor in 1720 and an assessor in 1726, '39, and '40. His property was inventoried at £7596, included in which were two hundred acres of land and also a proprietor's lot in Narragansett Township, No. 6, now Templeton.

iv. Nathaniel, b. 18 Mar. 1722-23; m. 15 June 1749 Parnel Thing, b. 29 July 1726, dau. of Benjamin and Mrs. Deborah (Hilton-Thing) ; d. at Brentwood, N. H., 12 Dec. 1789. He studied theology and was settled at Keesboro, now Brentwood, N. H. He was dismissed 22 Nov. 1747 from the Lexington church to Keesboro, and to show their respect to him Capt. William Reed, Capt. Benjamin Reed and Mr. Jonathan Lawrence, three of his old neighbors, were sent as "messengers" to his ordination.

vi. Lydia, b. 27 Nov. 1730; m. 6 Nov. 1760 Willlam Morrill of Brentwood, N. H. - E. C. Cogswell, Hist, of Nottingham, Deerfield and Northwood, p. 446. Middlesex Co. Probate Records. Registry of Deeds, Vol. 117, p. 272.

He married Mary Green of Connecticut, bom 6 Jan, 1723, a sister of Henry Harrington's second wife. She was evidently a Mary Marble and may have married a Green previous to her marriage to John Trask.

He married Mrs. Chloe (Green) Blaney, born at Maiden 21 Apr. 1742, died previous to 2 Oct. 1804, daughter of James and Deborah (Brown) Green and widow of Nehemiah Blaney of Maiden. She married thirdly 16 Apr. 1781 Robert* Harrington, who died SO May 1793; fourthly 16 Apr. 1795 David Cummings of Woburn, died at Burlington 8 Oct. 1799, aged 70.

Boston. Elizabeth, m. Samuel Shedd, b. 8 Feb. 1761, s. of Samuel and Elizabeth (Ireland). Sarah, m. 7 Dec. 1791 Jacob Gragq. Hannah, m. Addison Bacon. Polly, bapt. adult 29 May 1796 as Mary Marvel Trask; m. (intention

He married first 14 May 1780 Nancy Reed of Woburn, died 20 July 1789, daughter of Sweethern^ and Margery (Perry). By Rev. Samuel Stillman, 28 Oct. 1790, Grace Esterbrook (born 27 May 1770) married Nathaniel Trask of West Cambridge. Nathaniel Trask, gentleman, and Ann, his wife, mortgage all lands at Lexington and Bedford to Mr. Marrett of Woburn. Nathaniel Trask of Charlestown, bricklayer, and Grace, his wife, convey several parcels of land.

He married 4 May 1790 Ruth Wood of Woburn, baptized 20 June 1773, daughter of Capt. John and Dorcas (Smith). She married secondly 6 May 1806 David^ Fiske.

Traverse Tucker

1. Alexander Marcellus^ Tucker (John,^ William^) was bom at Charlestown 5 Sept. 1844, youngest son of John, born 20 Apr. 1803, and grandson of William. His mother, Abigail Bryant, was born at Bradford, N. H. William Tucker came from England.

He became a resident of Lexington in 1878. He and his son are in the dry and fancy goods business. He is a trustee of the Warren Institution for Savings, Charlestown.

2. Arthur Forest^ Tucker (Alexander M.,^ John,^ William^), born at Charlestown 8 Nov. 1874. He became a resident of Lexington in 1878. He and his father are in business together. He is a professional singer.

He married 27 Sept. 1905 Ethel Julia Webster, bom in Kings Co., N. S., 1878, daughter of John Leverett and Mary Rebecca (Best). Children, both born at Lexington: i. Webster Eliot,' b. 22 Apr. 1907. ii. Ruth Geraldine, b. 6 Nov. 1909.

He settled at Charlestown where he remained till 1842 when he moved to Lexington. He was captain of the artillery company at Charlestown. He served on the board of overseers of the poor and represented the district in the legislature in 1858.

He married 27 Nov. 1836 Nancy S. Poor, born at Wolfboro, N. H., died 30 Dec. 1888, aged 74, dau. of Isaac and Lydia ( ). They had children but all died young.

1. Thomas^ Tufts (Peter,* Peter,^ John,^ Peter^ was born 18 May 1766, died 10 June 1830, g. s., son of Peter, born 24 Apr. 1728, and grandson of Peter and Lydia (Bucknam). His mother, Ann Adams, was born 8 July 1729, daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Allen) . The ancestor, Peter Tufts, settled at Charlestown and lived on the Maiden side and, with his brother, kept the ferry. He was selectman 1799-1800.

3. Albert Nelson^ Tufts (Bowen,^ Thomas,^ Peter,* Peter,' John,2 PeterO, born 17 Mar. 1842, died at Somer\alle 20 May 1899. He moved to Arlington in 1889 and to Somerville 1890.

He married 12 Dec. 1876 IMary Tufts Locke, born at Charlestown 17 Mar. 1846, daughter of Jonathan Frost and Mary Moore (Adams). Children, all born at Lexington: i. Elsie,8 b. 16 July 1881. ii. Ruth, b. 19 Jan. 1883.

He married 24 Sept. 1907 Octavia Emily Williams, born at Chicago, 111., 28 Dec. 1884, daughter of David and Mary Octavia (Charlton). Child, born at Lexington: i. Mart Octavia.s b. 11 Oct. 1908. George B.^ Tufts was born at Dover, N. H. He married Honora Cotter, born at Towanda, Pa. Children, all born at Lexington : i. Anna Blanchard,*^ b. 10 Apr. 1886. ii. George Henry, b. 19 Jan. 1889. iii. Francis Cotter, b. 14 July 1890.

Turner

Arthur Franklin^ Turner (John F.,^ John,^ Charles^ was born at Charlestown 27 Oct. 1880, son of John Franklin, born at Charlestown 10 Aug. 1857 and grandson of John and Betsey ( ). His mother, Marietta Houghton, was born at Bolton 15 Sept. 1858, daughter of Marcellus and Catherine C. (Fogg).

Henry Alvan^ Turner (Alvan C.,^ Timothy 0 was born at Lexington 18 June 1848, died 3 June 1902, son of Alvan Chipman, born at Newhaven, Vt., 2 Oct. 1811, died 12 Nov. 1854, and grandson of Timothy and Harriet (Barton). His mother, Susan Poor, was born at Andover 25 Mar. 1817, daughter of Joseph and Mary ( ). He was a Free Mason.

Henry ^ Turner was born at Turner, Me. He married Sybil P. ( ), born in New Hampshire. Child, born at Lexington: i. Charles C.,^ b. 20 Dec. 1870.

Capt. Larkin^ Turner (Joshua,^ Joseph,® Japheth,^ Japheth,* Japheth,^ John,^ Humphrey^) was born at Grafton 7 Dec. 1781, died 2 Feb. 1861, son of Joshua and Lydia (Drury). The ancestor, Humphrey Turner, came to Plymouth from England about 1630.

At the age of sixteen he began a sea-faring life; passing through all grades, at the age of twenty -two he took command of a vessel fitted out by William Gray. He followed the sea for forty years with unusual success. In 1831 John Randolph, then minister to Russia, made him his confidential agent and friend. About 1840 he became a resident of Lexington.

1. David^ Tuttle (Jedediah,^ Charles,^ Charles,' Simon,^ John^) was born at Winchendon 2 Dec. 1782, died 11 Apr. 1845, g. s., son of Jedediah, born 24 Nov. 1753, died 9 Sept. 1833, and grandson of Charles and Ann (Jewett). His mother, Lucy Smith, was born 30 Dec. 1754, daughter of Abijah and Lidea (Rogers), said to have been a lineal descendant of John Rogers, the martyr. The ancestor, John Tuttle, came from England and settled at Ipswich. He came to Lexington in 1804.

He married at Boston, 18 June 1879, Blanche Tenney, born at Boston 17 June 1849, adopted daughter of Benjamin F.^ Tenney. Child, born at Lexington :

Tyler

Daniel Gage^ Tyler (John M.,^ John^) was born at Pelham, N. H., 28 Feb. 1844, elder son of John Milton, born at Pelham, N. H., June 1816, and grandson of John and Jemima Merrill (Howe). His mother, Betsey C. Gage, was born at Pelham, N. H. The first ancestor was Job Tyler, who came from England and settled at North Andover.

1. Edward Luther^ Tyler (Edward^) was born at Boston 6 Aug. 1806, died 23 Mar. 1864, son of Capt. Edward, born 10 Nov. 1776, died 26 Dec. 1827, and Mary G. (Thomas), born 1779. The ancestor, Job Tyler, came from England and settled at Andover. He came to Lexington about 1828.

He married first 16 Apr. 1832 Rachel Stevens, died 3 Apr. 1839; secondly 13 Nov. 1839 Martha Tufts Savage, born at Orford, N. H., 28 July 1817, died 6 Jan. 1890, daughter of George and Rebecca (Adams).

He married at Arlington, 3 July 1870, Mary Virginia Spauld- ING, born at Lexington 13 Feb. 1848, daughter of Elisha and Amelia Margaret (Twiss).

He married at Fitchburg Cora Lotta Thayer, born at Winchester 20 Apr. 1883, daughter of Fernando and Evelyn (Adams). Children, all born at Lexington :

Underwood

He was at Lexington as early as 1719 when he was chosen to subordinate town office. He owned the covenant in 1723 and his name was on the first tax bill extant 1729 (1868). He was taxed at Lexington as late as 1745. He was taxed as a non-resident in 1748-49 and probably left town between those periods.

iv. Peter, bapt. 25 May 1729; m. (intention dated at Boston 16 June 1768) Kesiah Winship of Menotomy; d. at Lincoln 6 Dec. 1806. He had five children, bom at Charlestown.

He married first 26 Feb. 1744 Anna Baker of Waltham, died 30 May 1749; secondly 4 Jan. 1750 Eunice Smith, born 4 June 1730, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Burridge). She was admitted to the church 6 July 1760.

iv. Nathan, b. 3 Aug. 1753; m. 26 Sept. 1793 Susanna Lawrence, b. at Waltham 18 June 1771, d. 1843, dau. of Phinehas and Elizabeth (Stearns); d. 1 May 1841. Grad. Harvard, 1788; studied theology, and was ordained at Harwich 21 Nov. 1792. He marched to Cambridge with a detachment of Capt. Parker's company 6-10 May 1775.*

He was a member of Capt. Parker's company 1775 on the Common and marched with the detachment to Cambridge 10 May and 17 June 1775. He, while one of a committee of six, submitted a report on the schools before the town meeting May 1821.

He married first 21 Mar. 1771 Mary Munroe, died 10 July 1802, aged 52, daughter of Marrett^ and Deliverance (Parker) ; they were admitted to the church "22 Mar. 1772; secondly at Waltham, 29 Nov. 1804, Mrs. Mary ( ) Hammond.

He married Sarah Smith, born 17 Oct. 1783, died 25 Jan. 1848, g. s., daughter of Thomas^ and Sarah (Taylor). They were admitted to the church 5 July 1812.

He married, intention dated 13 Oct. 1849, Mary Sumner Farwell, born at Concord 12 Nov. 1818, died 17 Sept. 1889, daughter of Cyrus and Rebecca ( ).

Usher

James M.' Usher (Eleazer,^ Robert,^ John," Robert,^ Robert,^ Hezekiah^) was born 12 Nov. 1814. He married Pamelia Bray. He began preaching for the Universalist society at Lexington before their meeting-house was erected in 1840. He continued their pastor for five years. Upon leaving Lexington he engaged in business at Boston as a bookseller and publisher. He resided at Medford.

He was active in public life and occupied a seat in the state senate for several years. He was a member of the Lexington school committee in 1842.

Valentine

Henry Charles^ Valentine (Charles W.,^ William^) was bom at Plymouth, Mich., 24 Oct. 1863, only son of Charles Wesley, bom at New York, N. Y., 29 Aug. 1833, and grandson of William. His mother, Mary Antoinette Fralick, was bom at' Plymouth, Mich., 12 Jan. 1841, daughter of Henry and Corinne (Lyon).

He is a physician and surgeon, receiving the degree of M.D. from the University of Michigan 1892, member of the Mass. Medical Society, and of the Boston Medical Library Association. He is a Knight Templar. He became a resident of Lexington in 1892, was a member of the Board of Health 1894 to 1900, and has been town physician since 1894.

Van Ness

Joseph^ Van Ness (James,^ Joseph^) was bom at Andover 13 Dec. 1849, died 8 July 1901, son of James and Elizabeth (Robb). His grandfather, Joseph Van Ness, is reported to have emigrated from Holland to Scotland.

He was graduated from the University of Illinois 1876, and Cornell, B.S., 1878, with high honors. His health was shattered and he went to Colorado to recuperate; while there lie wrote a series of papers on irrigation. He was later the Eastern representative of the Shoe and Leather Review published at Chicago. For a time he conducted an advertising agency, making a specialty of shoe manufacturing machinery. On 20 Oct. 1896 he started a trade journal, The Superintendent and Foreman, which proved an immediate success, and was printed in German as well as in Enghsh. In 1894 he built his residence at Lexington, called "Fieldstone."

JoHN^ Vaughan (Charles,^ Nicholas 0 was born at Lexington, son of Charles, born in Ireland, died 8 Aug. 1894, aged 77, and grandson of Nicholas and Margaret ( ). His mother, Ellen Buckley, was born in Ireland, died 13 Sept. 1902, daughter of Owen and Mary (Flemming).

He married 7 Feb. 1893 Florence May Lessef, born in Nova Scotia, daughter of Charles and Sarah (Kelley). Children, both born at Lexington: i. Rita Marion,* b. 30 Nov. 1895. ii. Carl Gardner, b. 5 Jan. 1900.

George Andrew^ Vice:ert (Andrew^ was born at Auburn, Me., 14 Apr. 1850, son of Andrew, born at Danville, Me., now part of Auburn. His mother, Clarissa White, was born at Auburn, Me., 1820, daughter of Darius and Sally (Hunt).

He married at North Chesterfield, Me., 26 Nov. 1876, Emma Augusta Barnard, born at North Chesterfield, Me., 13 Aug. 1855, daughter of David and Elvira (Webster).

i. LiLLA Mat," b. 14 July 1877; m. at Medford Hillside, 4 Aug. 1908, Clayton King Fauver, b. at North Easton, Ohio, 1 Aug. 1872, s. of Alfred and Elizabeth (King). Resides at Cleveland, Ohio.

He was chosen hog reeve in 1771, was corporal in Capt. Parker's company in 1775, in the detachments of that company which marched to Cambridge 10 May and 17 June 1775, and also in the service for a term of two months in 1776.

He married 12 Jan. 1806 Sally Dudley, born 16 Oct. 1786, died 2 Oct. 1876, daughter of Nathan^ and Sarah (Munroe). Children, all born at Lexington :

He married 11 Apr. 1818 Betsey Apthorp Fessenden, born 8 Sept. 1787, daughter of Thomas^ and Lucy (Lee); she married secondly 2 May 1833 Jonathan Hartwell of Montague.

4. Joel3 Viles (Joel,^ John^), born 21 Oct. 1793, died 19 Nov. 1873. He represented the town in the convention to revise the state constitution in 1853 and was a selectman for ten years.

Von Zedlitz

Nicholas^ Von Zedlitz was born in Germany. He married Catherine ( ), born at Cambridge. Child, born at Lexington: . i. CuNO,2 b. 26 June 1879^

Alexander Harris^ Wadsworth (Horace A.^ was born at Lawrence, son of Horace A. and Charlotte E. (Harris). He became a resident of Lexington in May 1910. He is a Free Mason.

He married Harriet Augusta Kendall, born 10 Aug. 1844, daughter of Stephen C, died 12 June 1892, and Harriet E. (Cottle), died 24 Apr. 1903.

Walker

George Levi^ Walker (George N.,^ Dependence^) was born at Biddeford, Me., 11 Jan. 1867, younger son of George Nicholas, born at Dayton, Me., 3 Nov. 1834, and grandson of Dependence and Marion (Gordon). His mother, Caroline Augusta Huff, was born at Portsmouth, N. H., 20 Aug. 1840, daughter of John and Ann (Littlefield).

He married at Boston, 23 Apr. 1893, Alta May Jones, born at Farnham, P. Q., 18 Feb. 1868, daughter of Mitchell and Margaret Jennie (Lampman).

He married 27 June 1895 Annie Dexter Hadley, born 25 Oct. 1867, daughter of Benjamin^ and Mercy Ann (Hall). She married secondly 6 Aug. 1900 Hosea Jewall Foster, born at Cambridge 11 Apr. 1860, son of Charles and Betsey J. ( ).

Walsh

James Joseph' Walsh (John A.,^ John A.^) was born at Woburn 10 Sept. 1887, son of John A., born at Becket 1857, and grandson of John A. His mother, Mary E. Shea, was born at Ellsworth, Me., 1861, daughter of Michael.

He obtamed his education at Tufts College and was graduated from McGill University, M.D., CM., 1909. He became a resident of Lexington 6 Apr. 1910.

He married at St. Lazare, Que., Canada, 29 Apr. 1908, Celina Villeneure, born at Lancaster, Ont., daughter of Jeremie and Victorenne (Chevries).

Abram C Washburn (George,^ NahumO was bom at Pomfret, Vt., 3 Aug. 1853, third son of George, born at Woodstock, Vt., 20 July 1819, and grandson of Nahum. His mother, Lucy W. Hewitt, was born at Pomfret, Vt., 27 Feb. 1815, daughter of Joseph and Laura (Perrin).

He was educated in the pubUc schools of Orford, N. H., and at Orford Academy. He is a carpenter and builder. He became a resident of Lexington in 1884.

He married at Orford, N. H., 24 Dec. 1878, Georgie A. Beal, born at Orford, N. H., 2 June 1856, daughter of Royal and Josephine J. (Johnson).

i. George Ellery,^ b. 4 Oct. 1886; grad. Mass. Institute of Technology, B.S., 1909. He took a special course of one year in English at Harvard.

Frank^ Watson (Gaylord,^ William^) was born at Oyster Bay, N. Y., 15 June 1870, younger son of Gaylord, born at New Hartford, Conn., 22 Sept. 1833, and grandson of William and Melissa (Cad well). His mother, Anna Elizabeth Stewart, was born at Philadelphia, Pa., 25 Sept. 1835, daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth (Hartman). He is descended from John Watson, who came from England and settled at Hartford, Conn., in 1644.

He married at Wellesley Hills, 21 May 1901, Ethel Melchek Collins, born at Lancaster 27 Aug. 1876, daughter of Le Roy Z. and Anna Davis (Melcher).

Watt

He married 10 July 1907 Catherine Cullinane, born at Concord, daughter of Cornelius and Annie (Flaherty). Children, both born at Lexington: i. Robert Harold,* b. 23 June 1908. ii. John Francis, b. 17 Nov. 1911.

Webber

James Henrt^ Webber (James ^) was born at Boothbay, Me., 10 Sept. 1822, died 4 Sept. 1897, second son of James and Rebeckah (Dammon), both born at Squam Island, Me. He was descended from Wolfert Webber, who came from Amsterdam, Holland, and settled at New Amsterdam (New York).

He, was a surgeon dentist, inventor of the suction plate and maker of the first plate. He was a Free Mason. He became a resident of Lexington in April 1870.

He married at West Boylston, 25 Dec. 1843, Samaria Angeline Rice, born at Leominster 25 Dec. 1821, daughter of Timothy and Nancy Ann (Norcross).

He married first 14 Apr. 1788 Betsey Fiske, died at Woburn 8 Nov. 1793, aged 27, daughter of David^ and Elizabeth (Blodgett); secondly at Woburn, 5 Oct. 1794, Ruth Brooks, born 21 July 1770, daughter of Jonathan and Ruth (Fox). They moved to Bedford.

Webster Wellington

The name of Wellington first appeared on the records in 1705 and the members of that family have been quite numerous here. They came from Watertown to Cambridge Farms and settled in the southeasterly part near the Watertown and Waltham lines. As some portion of the family were frequently moving across the lines it is rather difficult to trace the Lexington members.

1. Roger^ Wellington was born about 1609 or '10, died 11 Mar. 1697-98. He was one of the early proprietors and planters of Watertown and probably came there from Boston, since the Boston records contain the names of several of his children. He appeared at Watertown about 1642 but did not become freeman until 18 Apr. 1690. He was selectman of Watertown 1678-79, '81-84, '91. In his will he mentions sons John, Joseph, Benjamin, Oliver and Palgrave.

V. Oliver, b. 23 Nov. 1648; m. Mrs. Anna' (Bridge) Livermore, dau. of Matthew and Anna (Danforth) Bridge and widow of Samuel Livermore; d. 28 Aug. 1727.

He married first Sarah ( ), died at Watertown 5 Feb. 1683-84; secondly at Watertown, 6 June 1684, Elizabeth Straight, died 3 Oct. 1714, daughter of Capt. Thomas and Elizabeth (Kemball). Children by the second wife, all born at Watertown:

He married first Rebecca Simonds, born 11 June 1682, died 6 Nov. 1734, daughter of Joseph^ and Mary (Tidd) ; secondly, intention dated 7 Mar. 1734-35, Mrs. Chary (Adams) Stone, baptized 31 Jan. 1697, died 16 Dec. 1764, aged 70, g. s. at Bedford, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Eames) Adams and widow of Jonathan* Stone; she married thirdly 9 Aug. 1763 Capt. James Lane of Bedford, born 12 Aug. 1696, died 11 Apr. 1783, son of John and Susanna (Whipple).

1677, died 13 May 1711, daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Shattuck) of Watertown; they settled at Lexington and were admitted to the church 10 June 1705; secondly 25 Dec. 1712 Mrs. Elizabeth (Stevens) Phipps, born 21 Aug. 1675, died 7 Jan. 1729-30, g. s., daughter of Timothy and Sarah (Davis) Stevens and widow of SamueP Phipps of Cambridge; thirdly 21 Oct. 1731 Mary Whiting.

6. Ebenezer^ Wellington (Benjamin,^ Roger^, married 28 Jan. 1704 Deliverance Bond, born 2 May 1686, daughter of Dea. William* and Hephzibah (Hastings). He moved to Watertown and kept a public house 1715-17.

X. Enoch, b. 1 Sept. 1756; m. (1) at Watertown, 8 Aug. 1782, Sarah Richardson, b. 9 June 1763, dau. of Edward and Abigail (Chinery) ; m. (2) ? ( ) Coleman; m. (3) Sally Wood. Served in the Continental line. He had seven children; resided at Cambridge and died at Jaffrey, N. H. 8. Benjamin^ Wellington (Benjamin,^ Benjamin,^ Roger^), born 21 May 1702, died 15 Nov. 1738-39.

He married Abigail Fessenden, born 13 July 1713, daughter of Thomas^ and Abigail (Poulter). She married secondly Ebenezer^ Smith. Children, all born at Lexington:

9. Timothy^ Wellington (Benjamin,^ Benjamin,^ Roger^), born 27 July 1719, died 21 Oct. 1751. He resided on the homestead which remained in the family until 1895.

He married 23 Sept. 1742 Rebecca Stone, born 22 Jan. 1721, died 23 May 1786, daughter of Jonathan'* and Chary (Adams). She married secondly at Waltham, 14 Feb. 1754, John Dix of Waltham, born 18 May 1702, died 11 June 1787, son of John and Martha (Lawrence).

He was selectman in 1785 and '92; belonged to Capt. Parker's company 1775, and was at the taking of Burgoyne 1777; he was named in 1781 on the Committee of Correspondence as bearing the title of lieutenant. It was he who claimed the honor of being the first prisoner taken in the American Revolution. It is said he was the first man to carry milk as far as Boston.

He married 1 May 1776 Hannah Abbott, born at Lincoln 29 Mar. 1757, died 11 Nov. 1785, g. s., daughter of Joseph^ and Hannah (White) of Lincoln. Th^ were admitted to the church 30 Mar. 1777. Children, all born at Lexington :

He rose to the rank of major; was selectman 1814, '16, '29, '31; member of the school committee 1832-36; assessor 1817-18; and filled many other places of honor and trust. He established the first dairy in Lexington for the supply of the Boston market.

He married at Lincoln, 20 May 1811, Patty Hastings, born 10 Apr. 1789, daughter of Major SamueP and Lydia (Nelson). They were admitted to the church 2 May 1813.

Boston, s. of Isaac and Dolly (Hutchins).* iv. Albert, b. 1 June 1817; m. at Boston where he was a merchant. V. Ambrose, b. 11 Apr. 1819; grad. Harvard, 1841, and was a lawyer at

He married at Lincoln, 24 May 1813, Hepzibah Hastings, born 24 May 1793, died 31 May 1879, daughter of Major SamueP and Lydia (Nelson), a sister of his brother's wife. The two famihes resided in the same house.

ix. Cornelius, b. 23 May 1828; d. 27 Aug. 1909. He was connected with the Mass. Anti-Slavery Society from 1845 until the abolition of slavery; a member of the Mass. Reform Club, the Free Religious Association, although not a member of any church. He was engaged in the wholesale dry goods business. He was the first tree warden of Lexington and served from 1902 to '08.

14. Nehemiah^ Wellington (Timothy,^ Timothy,* Benjamin,^ Benjamin,^ Roger^, born 1 Jan. 1780, died 11 May 1857. He was representative in 1836 and '38; assessor 1840 and selectman 1841.

He married 16 May 1805 Nancy Stearns, born 13 May 1780, died 2 July 1871, daughter of Joshua and Lois^ (Pierce) of Waltham. Children, all born at Lexington :

He married 20 Jan. 1858 Leah Leavitt Nichols, born at Hingham 11 Sept. 1830, daughter of Jacob Leavitt and Jane (Thaxter). Child, born at Lexington :

He married first 3 Mar. 1835 Tryphenia Merriam Winship, born 16 Mar. 1808, died 26 Dec. 1841, daughter of Stephen^ and Edith (Merriam) ; secondly 18 Sept. 1842 Mrs. Martha (Wellington) Hastings, died 20 Apr. 1852; thirdly 8 Sept. 1852 Sarah Bisbee, born at Kingston, daughter of Zebulon and Sarah (Sampson). Children by the first wife:

Child by the second wife, born at Lexington: iii. Charles B., b. 28 Sept. 1849; d. 27 Aug. 1850. . Children by the third wife, both born at Lexington :

He moved with his family from Shirley to Worcester in 1855. He was a representative from the 27th Worcester district in 1864. He sent four sons to the front in the Civil War and provided a hospital at Worcester at his own expense for sick and disabled soldiers. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and a Knight Templar.

He married first 4 Nov. 1835 Susan Ray, died 28 Apr. 1847; secondly 3 Sept. 1848 Augusta Tufts Fiske, born 31 Dec. 1822, died 2 Apr. 1906, daughter of Samuel^ and Ardelia Louisa (Tufts). Children. by the first wife:

He married first 11 Apr. 1844 Isabella Lewis Hastings, born at Waltham 14 Nov. 1827, died 29 Mar. 1853, daughter of Charles and Martha (Wellington) ; secondly 1 Mar. 1855 Antoinette Holten, died 5 May 1859, aged 33, daughter of Jeremiah and Mary ( ) ; thirdly 20 June 1860 Lovisa Robinson, born at St. George, Me., 22 Aug. 1832, daughter of Moses and Hannah C. (Hall) of Rockland, Me.

v. Charles Sumner, b. 21 Sept. 1862; m. at Charlestown, 18 Apr. 1888, Nellie F. Weston, b. at Charlestown, dau. of Samuel O. and Sarah S. (Selby). They have two sons, born at West Medford.

He was assessor 1852-54 and treasurer in 1855. He left Lexington in 1856 and took up his residence at Cambridge. He did much to reUeve the wants of the soldiers during the Civil War and in the winter of 1863-64 visited New Orleans as agent from Massachusetts.