Essex County MA

Biographical Sketch of Alley, John B.

Alley, John B., son of John and Mercy (Buffum) Alley, was born in Lynn, January 7, 1817. He belongs to one of the oldest Essex county families, and is descended from Hugh Alley, who, with his brother John, settled in Lynn in 1834. He received his education in the public schools of his native town, and at the age of fourteen was apprenticed to a shoe manufacturer, and at nineteen received the gift of his time. Soon after the close of his apprenticeship he went to Cincinnati and there purchased a flatboat, which he loaded with merchandise and carried to … Read more

Biography of Frank H. Chapman

Frank H. Chapman, a leading druggist of Franklin Falls, was born in Lowell, Mass., May 29, 1848, son of Eben L. Chapman, of New Market, N.H. The father, who was born in 1807, removed to Lawrence, Mass., and was there a successful grocer for forty-one years, retiring from active business in 1860. He married for his first wife a Towle, of New Market, who died leaving no children. For his second wife he married Mrs. Martha J. Hilton Hanscomb, and their children were: Frank H., the subject of this sketch; and Charles, who died at the age of six years. … Read more

1722 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Daniel, son of James Chute, May 6. Abigail, dau. of Isaac Adams, July 1, 1722 Hannah, dau. of John Boynton, July 1, 1722. Daniel, son of Benjamin Poor, July 1, 1722. Sarah, dau. of Stephen Thurston, July 15. Oliver, son of Edmund Goodridge, July 29. Joseph, son of Matthew Adams, July 29. Samuel, son of Lionel Chute, Aug. 5, 1722 Mercy, dau. of Ebenezer Boynton, Aug. 5, 1722. Elizabeth, dau. of Samuell Dole, Aug. 5, 1722. Moses, son of Lt. Jno. Spafford, Aug. 12. Hannah, dau. of John Jackman, Sept. 2. Nathaniel, son of Daniel Tenney, Oct. 28. Mehitabel, dau. … Read more

King William’s War – Indian Wars

King Williams War Map

The war commonly called by the colonists, “King William’s War,” commenced in 1688 and ended in 1697. The object of the French was the expulsion of the English from the northern and middle provinces. The English directed their efforts against Canada. The French secured the services of the greater part of the Indians, and the united forces spread death and desolation in all directions.

1728-9 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Ebenezer, son of Richard Stewart, Jan. 5. Samuel, son of David Woodman, Jan. 12 Gershom, son of Thomas Wicom, Jan. 12. Margarett, dau. of Samll Hazzen, Jan. 26. Stephen, son of Benj. Woodman, and Stephen, son of Jonathan Thurston, Feb. 23. Stephen, son of William Adams, Mar. 16. John, son of Joseph Nelson, Mar. 23

Biographical Sketch of Jesse Davenport

Jesse Davenport, born in Salem, Mass., March 25, 1797, came to Wolcott from Berlin, Vt., in 1832, and located on road 11, where he resided until his death, October 9, 1880. Mr. Davenport held many of the town trusts, and enjoyed the respect and confidence of his townsmen to a remarkable degree.

Descendants of Charles Keith of Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Rev. James Keith

For the ancestry of Charles Keith, please see Descendants of Rev. James Keith of Bridgewater, Massachusetts (VI) Charles Keith, son of Benjamin, was born Aug. 8, 1794, and married Dec. 8, 1817, Mehitable Perkins, born March 23, 1795, daughter of Josiah and Anna (Reynolds) Perkins, of North Bridgewater, both of whom were descendants of historic old New England families. To this union were born children as follows: Damaris Williams Keith, born Oct. 8, 1818, married Vinal Lyon, of North Bridgewater, where she died Charles Perkins Keith, born June 20, 1820, is mentioned below Anna Reynolds Keith, born Nov. 11, 1822, … Read more

Beverly Massachusetts Inscriptions, Ancient Burying Ground

In Memory of Mrs Mercy Thorndike, the confort of Capt. Israel Thorndike who departed this Life October 20th 1783 Æ 27. An amiable difpofition–a benevolent heart Undiffembled affections–and focial virtues adorned her life. She’s gone! the’s paft the gloomy thades of night Safe landed in the eternal realms of light. ALSO of Israel Thorndike son of Capt. Israel and Mrs Mercy Thorndike who departed this Life Novr 2d 1782 Æ. 2 Years. Here lies ye Body of Capt John Thorndick who Departed this Life March ye 24th 1760 In ye 86th Year of his Age. In Memory of Mrs John … Read more

Biography of Capt. John H. Couch

CAPT. JOHN H. COUCH. – A native of Newburyport, Massachusetts, he was one of the handful of hardy, brave, adventurous settlers who made the wilderness their home, and devoted the best portions of their lives in opening the way and preparing the land for the immigration and occupation of their brothers across the mountains. He was born February 21, 1811, and was perhaps influenced by the surroundings in his native place; for Newburyport is noted as one of the oldest and most famous seaports and nurseries of maritime enterprises in America. Be that as it may, he manifested in early … Read more

1717 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Jonathan, son of Jonathan Boynton, Apr. 1. Stephen, son of Thomas Plumer, Apr. 1. John, son of Samuel Brown, Apr. 8,1717. Mary, dau. of Thomas Colman, Apr. 24. Abigail, dau. of Richard Layton, Apr. 28. Ruth, dau. of Andrew Stickney, May 12. Samuel, son of Abraham Adams, and Thomas, son of Josiah Smith, June 9. Elizabeth, dau. of John Adams, June 23. Lucy, dau. of Samuel Dickinson, July 21. Ann, dau. of Pror. Joseph Hale, Aug. 11. Thomas and Moses, sons of Daniel Ritter, Sept. 5, 1717. Ann, dau. of Thomas Look, Aug., 1717. Mary, dau. of Thomas Lull, Sept. … Read more

1729-30 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Nathan, son of Moses Hale, Jan. 25. Aphia, dau. of Samuell Dole, Feb. 1, 1729-30 Daniell, son of Daniell Plumer, Feb. 1, 1729-30 John, son of Elkana Lunt, Feb. 1, 1729-30 Mark, son of John Plumer, Mar. 1. Nero, a negro servant of John Plumer, Mar. 15, 1729-30. Joseph, son of Samuell Wallingford, Mar. 22, 1729-30

1731-2 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Beamsly, son of John Plumer, Jan. 2. Mehitabel, dau. of Joshua Boynton, jr., Jan. 9, 1731-2. William, son of Jonathan Stickney, Jan. 22, 1731-2. Mary, dau. of Jonathan Thurston, Mar. 5 Moses, son of Moses Hale, Mar. 5.

Genealogy of Richard Bishop

Richard Bishop, of Salem was a husbandman. He married, first, before 1635, Dulzebella ____, who was born about 1607. She died in Salem 23 (24): 6: 1658; and he married, second, Mary Gould 22: 5: 1660. His wife Mary was born about 1611. He died in Salem 30: 10: 1674; and his widow Mary married Thomas Robbins March 11, 1674-5. Children: Mary Bishop, b. about 1635; m., first, probably, John Barnet (or Barbant) 18: 4: 1661; and, second, John Darling of Salem, fisherman, before 1680. She was living in 1686. Edward Bishop, baptized in Salem 23: 2: 1648. He was … Read more

Ayer Family Genealogy of Buxton Maine

The ancestors of the Ayer families in the state, were early settled at Haverhill, Mass., and from that town came the Ayers of Biddeford and Buxton. John was at Salisbury, 1640; at Ipswich, 1648; died at Haverhill, 1657, leaving numerous descendants. Peter Ayer was admitted freeman at Haverhill, 1666; chosen representative, 1683-85-89-90. Robert and Thomas were admitted freemen at Haverhill, 1668. Maj. Ebenezer Ayer was with Arnold in the Canada expedition through the wilderness of Maine, and displayed consummate courage and great determination. He is said to have sawed off the pickets upon the enemy’s breastworks to enable the soldiers … Read more

Biography of William C. Noon

William C. Noon was born in Leicester, England, in 1835. At the age of nine years he came with his parents to America, settling in Andover, Massachusetts, where his father found employment at his trade in a woolen mill. He received the benefits of a common school education until thirteen years old when he began to work in a woolen mill at Andover. He was employed for several years thereafter in similar mills at Lawrence and Worcester, Massachusetts, and for some three or four years in the State of Maine. During this period he acquired a very thorough knowledge of … Read more

1720-1 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Thomasin, dau. of Nathll Clark, Jan. 4. Sarah, dau. of Stephen Longfellow, Jan. 25 Nathan, son of Abraham Adams, Jan. 22. Joshua, son of Benjamin Woodman, Jan. 29, 1720-1 Nathan, son of Nathan Woodberry, Feb.19, 1720-1 Benjamin, son of Thomas Coleman, Feb. 26, 1720-1. Ann, dau. of Daniel Ritter, Mar. 5. Benjamin, son of Sam” Goodridge, Mar. 19, 1720-1

1713 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Judith, dau. of John Noyes, Apr. 12. Jonathan, son of Francis Nelson, Apr. 19, 1713. Sarah, dau. of Abraham Adams, Oct. 11, 1713. Sarah, dau. of Benjamin Woodman, Oct. 11, 1713. Jedidiah, son of Judah Colman, Oct. 11, 1713. Sam’ll, son of Samuell Ayers, Nov. 29. My daughter Mary Hale, Dec. 6, 1713. Elizabeth, dau. of Richard Dummer, Dec. 20, 1723.