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Boston MA Intentions of Marriage 1797

Gilman Frothingham of Newbury Port & Nancy Phillips Jan. 4, 1797 Richd. Stevens Holden & Abigal Farrington of Lyn Jan. 4, 1797 Joshua Thornton Littlefield & Joanna Trefry (forbid) Jan. 5, 1797 William Bethelshire & Catharine Hunt Jan. 12, 1797 Boston Faddy & Mary Freeman, blacks Jan. 16, 1797 Peter Allberry & Roxbury Gardner [blacks?] Jan. 22, 1797 John Willson & Nabby Niccolson Feb. 1, 1797 George Kay & Margaret Cunningham (forbid) Feb. 2, 1797 Benjamin Searn & Venus Ward, blacks (forbidj Feb. 8, 1797 Thomas Wait & Mary Siles Feb. 8, 1797 Isaac White & Grace Dupee Feb. 8, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Adams, John Gregory, Bishop

Adams, John Gregory Bishop, son of Isaac and Margaret Adams, was born in Groveland, Essex County, October 6, 1841. He obtained a common school education, and spent the greater part of his boyhood and youth in that locality. In the early summer of 1861 he enlisted in Major Ben; Perley Poore’s rifle battalion, which later became the nucleus of the 19th Massachusetts regiment. He served through the war, rising to the rank of captain. He participated in every march, and was engaged in every battle of the army of the Potomac in which his regiment took part. At Fredericksburg he … Read more

Narrative of the Captivity of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson – Indian Captivities

Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, Wife of the Rev. Joseph Rowlandson, Who Was Taken Prisoner when Lancaster was Destroyed, in the Year 1676; Written by Herself. On the 10th of February, 1676, came the Indians with great numbers upon Lancaster: their first coming was about sun-rising. Hearing the noise of some guns, we looked out; several houses were burning, and the smoke ascending to heaven. There were five persons taken in one house; the father and mother, and a sucking child they knocked on the head, the other two they took and carried away alive. There were two others, who, being out … Read more

Biography of George H. Haines

George H. Haines, a well-known resident of Chichester, Merrimack County, N.H., for quite a number of years engaged as a carriage and sleigh manufacturer, also as an extensive lumber dealer, now partially retired from his former activities, was born in this town, January 27, 1845, son of George P. and Sarah F. (Towle) Haines. The family is of Colonial origin; and the first ancestor of whom there is any exact knowledge was Robert Haines, who settled in Falmouth, Me., and remained there eight or nine years, or until the Indian outbreak in 1688. He married Rachel Davis, who was born … Read more

Biography of James W. and Elisha S. Converse

The descent of the Converse family, of Thompson, from Roger de Coigneries, one of the trusted chieftains of William the Conqueror, has been elsewhere given in this volume, and need not be repeated here.. The first member of the family to emigrate from England to America was Deacon Edward Convers, who settled in Woburn, Mass. His grandson, Samuel Convers, in 1710 removed to, Thompson parish, then Killingly, and became the progenitor of all branches of the family who bear the name, in Thompson. In the line of descent was Edward Convers, whose son Jonathan was the father of Deacon Jonathan … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Agassiz, Alexander

Agassiz, Alexander, son of Louis and Cecile (Braun) Agassiz, was born in Neufchatel, Switzerland, December 17, 1835. His early educational training was received in the gymnasium of his native place. He came to this country in 1849, after his father, the celebrated naturalist, and entering Harvard College, was graduated there from in the class of 1855. He inherited the tastes of his father, and pursued his studies in the Lawrence scientific school (Harvard) during the years 1857 to ’61 inclusive. In 1859 he was engaged with the United States Coast Survey: in 1861 he was made assistant in the Zoological … Read more

Boston MA Intentions of Marriage 1767

Richard Lister & Martha Davis Jan. 1, 1767 Isaac Harpur & Isabella Weston Jan. 5, 1767 John Lewis & Elizabeth Wharf Jan. 6, 1767 Michael Hammon & Mary Peck Jan. 8, 1767 Solomon Russell & Susannah Welch Jan. 8, 1767 William Newell & Lucy Dean Jan. 10, 1767 John Green & Margaret Read Jan. 10, 1767 Robert Way & Sarah Lucklin Jan. 15, 1767 John Dolinson & Elizabeth Newton Feb. 5, 1767 Mr. John Stone of Old York & Martha Greenough Feb. 9, 1767 Thomas Draisey & Mary Cowell Feb. 13, 1767 Alexander Cummings & Mary Whitelock Feb. 10, 1767 … Read more

Biography of George B. Calhoun, M.D.

GEORGE B. CALHOUN,M.D. – There are but few men better known or more highly respected in the medical profession on Puget Sound than Doctor Calhoun, an excellent portrait of whom appears in this history. He is a native of New Brunswick, and was born October 19, 1837, his parents being John and Mary (Brewster) Calhoun. When he was but a small boy, he moved with his parents to the sunny South, locating in Maryland. His father, being a shipowner and seafaring man, was stricken, while on a voyage to the Bermudas, with yellow fever, from which he died. Our subject, … Read more

Boston MA Intentions of Marriage 1758

Crispan Gapson & Mary McKeal Jan. 2, 1758 James Graham & Mary Mouet Jan. 3, 1758 Thomas Kimball & Hannah Thomas Jan. 4, 1758 Thomas Flett & Hannah Coverley Jan. 5, 1758 Job Bradford & Eliza. Parkman Jan. 5, 1758 Isaac White & Mary Hodsdon Jan. 5, 1758 Daniel Lace & Mary Swinney Jan. 7, 1758 John Torrey & Susa. Bowditch Jan. 12, 1758 Daniel Conely & Mary Clark Jan. 13, 1758 William Heffernon & Catharine Bouline Jan. 19, 1758 John Johonnot & Sarah Godfrey Jan. 19, 1758 Robert Pledger & Mary Beaufort Jan. 21, 1758 William Draper & Eliza. … Read more

Boston MA Intentions of Marriage 1755

Nathl. Glover of Dorchester & Mehetible Hill Jan. 2, 1755 Thomas Standley & Mary Tudor Jan. 2, 1755 Joseph Badger Jr. & Rhoda Cox Jan. 2, 1755 Solomon Kellon & Mary Gray Jan. 2, 1755 Richard Boynton & Ann Andrews Jan. 2, 1755 Magns Erven & Eliza. Gray Jan. 2, 1755 Richard Butler & Alice Dorton Jan. 3, 1755 James Hill & Mary Fitzgerald Jan. 6, 1755 Michael Carrol & Katharine Nickols Jan. 7, 1755 John Winship & Ann Harrison Jan. 9, 1755 Isaac Wendell & Mary Banks Jan. 16, 1755 William Mclentock of Medford & Jane Hodge Jan. 16, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Judge George H. Buck

Few names stand out more prominently in the history of California jurisprudence than that of George H. Buck, Superior Judge of San Mateo County, who is completing his twenty-fifth year on the bench and his thirty-third year in public office. As a jurist Judge Buck is one of the most eminent in the State. In addition to sitting on the San Mateo County bench, Judge Buck has been called many times to preside for other judges, and three years ago Governor Johnson appointed him to fill Judge Dooling’s unexpired term when he left the San Benito county court to become … Read more

Boston MA Intentions of Marriage 1795

Levi Lindley & Abigail Hill Jan. 4, 1795 Thomas Tayler & Mary Grant Jan. 21, 1795 Jacob Pettingill & Sally Larkin Jan. 27, 1795 Isaac Pereck & Lydia Fuller Jan. 28, 1795 Isaiah Ireland & Christiana Dolbear Jan. 28, 1795 David West & Abigail Leonard of Raynham Feb. 24, 1795 Samuel Whiting & Rebecca Holbrook of Braintree Mar. 4, 1795 Samuel Harris & Mary Curton Mar. 6, 1795 Thomas Davis & Peggy Gammell Mar. 12, 1795 Benjamin Howard & Sarah Bowling Mar. 12, 1795 John Francis Millet & Sally Williams Mar. 14, 1795 James Phillebrown & Elizabeth Newland Mar. 15, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Hon. Willis Vickery

Vickery, Willis Hon.; lawyer; born, Bellevue, O., Nov. 26, 1857; son of William and Sarah Perkins Vickery; no schooling until the age of 19, excepting three months in the winter; then entered the Clyde, O., High School, graduating in 1880, valedictorian of class; studied law in the office of Everett & Fowler, at Fremont, O.; continued law studies combined with teaching in the schools of Clyde and Castalia, O., in 1882, entered the law dept. of Boston University; graduated in 1884; admitted to the Ohio bar in 1885; married three times; three children by first wife, who was Anna L. … Read more

Lovering Family Genealogy of Taunton Massachusetts

Through much of the nineteenth century there figured prominently in the business and social life of Taunton — continuing to do so at the present — the family bearing the name introducing this sketch. Reference is made to the late Hon. Willard Lovering, long one of the leading manufacturers not only of Taunton, but of the great manufacturing region thereabout, in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island, a representative in the Massachusetts Assembly, bank president, etc.; and to his sons and grandsons, the former being the late Charles L., the late Hon. William C. and Hon. Henry Morton Lovering, all of … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Crispus Attucks

Attucks, Crispus, An Indian-negro half-blood of Framingham, Mass., near Boston, noted as the leader and first person slain in the Boston massacre of Mar. 5, 1770, the first hostile encounter between the Americans and the British troops, and therefore regarded by historians as the opening fight of the great Revolutionary struggle. In consequence of the resistance of the people of Boston to the enforcement of the recent tax laws a detachment of British troops had been stationed in the town, to the great irritation of the citizens. On Mar. 5 this feeling culminated in an attack on the troops in … Read more

Biography of Julius Terrass Willard, Prof.

Not so many years ago many men regarded the application of science to agriculture as an idle theory and it is within the lifetime of such men as Prof. Julius Terrass Willard, dean of the division of general science, professor of chemistry, and chemist of the agricultural experiment station, in the Kansas State Agricultural College, at Manhattan, that these doubters have been convinced. Applied science had not only revolutionized many phases of agriculture but is bringing this most important of industries to the forefront in scholarly study and research. America had held her position for many years as a granary … Read more

Boston MA Intentions of Marriage 1770

Richard Andrew & Margaret Decost Jan. 4, 1770 Peter Roberts & Ann Kinney Jan. 10, 1770 Daniel Hunting of Milton & Sarah Field Jan. 17, 1770 Eben. Ruddock & Molley Ingerfield Jan. 18, 1770 Popplewell Harman, (sold. 29th. Regt.) & Mary Hines Mar. 3, 1770 Primus Clark & Elizth. Humphrys, free Negroes Mar. 8, 1770 Robert Calder & Elizabeth Breadford Mar. 8, 1770 Edward Foster, Terts. & Abigail Hardison Mar. 22, 1770 George Mahony & Mary Miller Mar. 26, 1770 William Sweeny & Sarah Monro Mar. 27, 1770 Benjamin Cushing & Katharine Richardson Apr. 6, 1770 John Wilson & Mary … Read more

Will of James Naybor – 1671

JAMES NAYBOR, Huntington, “Cooper.” Leaves to youngest daughter, Martha, “my Great Trunk and best chest with linnen and woolen clothes.” “To my grandchild, Mercy, when 21, £10, to be raised out of my house in Boston,” which I leave to my five daughters, Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Martha. Makes his daughter Martha executrix, and Mr. Wm. Bartholemew and Goodman Sundall, both of Boston, executors in trust. “I desire Thomas Scudder and Joseph Bayley, of Hunttington, to be helpfull to my daughter Martha as executor.” Dated January 27, 1671. Witnesses, Matthew Owen, Peter Floyd, Joseph Bayley. Proved at Court of … Read more

Boston MA Intentions of Marriage 1789

Scipeo Peters & Margaret Powell, free Negros Jan. 22, 1789 James Read & Mary Peas Jan. 29, 1789 Edmund Conner & Rachael Lakin Feb. 12, 1789 Patrick Quinn & Elizabeth Perkins Feb. 12, 1789 Benjamin Hearsey & Naby Anchors Feb. 19,1789 Edward Byrne & Margaret Keiff Mar. 3, 1789 Edmund Wright & Mary Pratt Mar. 4, 1789 Thomas Williams & Elizabeth Watts Mar. 7, 1789 John Bell & Mary Wheaton Mar. 11, 1789 Charles King & Mercy Fuller Mar. 13, 1789 Moses Lewis & Martha Howard Mar. 13, 1789 Thomas Barnard & Lucy Pond Mar. 16, 1789 John Battis Sovey … Read more

Biography of Hon. Isaac Darwin Merrill

Hon. Isaac Darwin Merrill, a well-known public man of Contoocook, is a son of Isaac and Mary (Wyman) Merrill, born October 1, 1814, in Hopkinton village, N.H. The father, a native of Hollis, Hillsborough County, born June 15, 1784, was a cooper by trade, and worked in Boston, Portland, and Troy, N.Y. When Isaac D. was about a year old, the family moved from Hopkinton to Hillsborough Bridge, where his father was employed at his trade. Later, more than sixty years ago, he settled in Contoocook, built the house where the subject of this sketch now resides, worked at his … Read more