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Daniel Chase

5. DANIEL5 CHASE (Caleb4, Daniel3, Hoses=, Aquilla) was b. Jan. 9, 1768; m. first, Feb. 28, 1796, Mary Fitch of Cornish, b. Noy. 2, 1775; m. second, Sept. 30. 1804, Mehitable Woodbury of Sutton, Mass.; m. third, Nov. 1, 1807, Nancy Strowbridge of Claremont, b. July 9, 1786. Mr. Chase came from Sutton, ‘lass., first to Cornish, where he m. his first wife, and soon afterwards he went to Claremont. where he built the Sullivan House in 1794 and was its proprietor till his death. He was a very popular landlord. He d. Dec. 2, 1840. Children by Mary Fitch: … Read more

Descendants of Rev James Keith of Bridgewater MA

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Rev James Keith was born in 1644, was educated at Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was graduated, likely from Marischal College (educated, as tradition says, at the expense of a maiden aunt), his name appearing on the roll in 1657, said college having been founded by George, the fifth Earl of Keith Marischal, in 1593. At the age of eighteen years he emigrated to this country, arriving in Boston in 1662.

History of Chester, New Hampshire, including Auburn

History of Chester, New Hampshire title page

The *History of Chester, New Hampshire, Including Auburn* by John Carroll Chase, published in 1926, serves as a supplement to the original 1869 *History of Old Chester*. This work was produced in response to a desire to document events that had occurred in the town since the previous publication, as well as to cover topics that were initially omitted. While Chester had seen a decline in population and industrial activity, the book highlights notable historical and social developments. It incorporates additions to military history, church records, and gravestone inscriptions, providing a comprehensive overview of Chester and Auburn’s past.

Chase Family of Fall River MA

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CHASE (Fall River family). The Chase family here considered is strictly speaking a Massachusetts-Rhode Island one, springing as it does from the early Roxbury Yarmouth family, a later generation of which located in Portsmouth, R. I. In the third generation from the immigrant ancestor through Joseph Chase, who located in Swansea, Mass., and Benjamin, who settled in Portsmouth, R. I., have descended the Chases who have come from those respective localities. And both branches have shared largely in the commercial and industrial life of this section of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. From the Portsmouth branch came the late Borden Chase, … Read more

Daniel Chase

2. DANIEL5 CHASE (Moses4, Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) b. in Sutton, Mass., March 15, 1753, and d. Aug. 13, 1841, aged 88. Came to Cornish with his father. When of age, he purchased an extensive tract of land north of Cornish Flat and built a large and fine residence thereon. He held many offices of honor and trust, and enjoyed a good degree of popularity as well as the confidence of his townsmen. The name of “ESq. Daniel Chase,” carried weight Socially, morally and financially. He m. first, Sept. 5, 1776, Mehitable Kimball of Plainfield, dau. of Benjamin and Hannah (Richards) … Read more

The Westport-Freetown-Fall River Massachusetts Tripp Family

The Tripp family first at Portsmouth, R. I., among the earliest inhabitants there, soon spread into the adjoining territory both in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and in the march of civilization advanced with it until they became one of the numerous and substantial families of our country. Hon. John Tripp, the first American ancestor of the family in question, was one of the founders and proprietors of Portsmouth, R. I., 23d of 6th month, 1638. In the following is briefly considered a line of Tripps which descended through the settler’s son who located in Dartmouth, Mass., later generations settling in Westport, and a still later generation in Freetown and Fall River. It is with the special Westport-Freetown-Fall River family, the heads of which were Philip J. and Azariah S. Tripp, this article is to deal. These gentlemen were long substantial men and citizens of their respective communities, the former being a resident of Freetown, State senator and much respected citizen, and the latter especially prominent and useful, for years the cashier of the Metacomet National Bank from its inception, in 1853, for seventeen years a member of the school committee of Fall River, prominently identified with many of the manufacturing enterprises and at the time of his death president of the Fall River Savings Bank.

Anthony Family of Bristol County Massachusetts

Edmund Anthony

The Anthony family of Bristol County Massachusetts descend from one John Anthony of Hampstead England who travelled in the Hercules to New England and settled in Rhode Island in 1634. This family, under the entrepreneurship of Edmund Anthony, became prominent publishers of many early Massachusetts papers, some of which were prominent in the establishment of the Republican Party and it’s causes.

Biographical Sketch of Nelson Chase

Chase, Nelson, Lincoln, one of the residents of Lincoln, Vt. Was born in Waltham, Vt., on August 19, 1813. He settled in Lincoln, Vt., in 1868, and then purchased 100 acres of the Purinton estate, locally known as Elder Hill, and where he has since resided. His father, Benjamin Chase, was born in Rhode Island on March 13, 1790. He married Fannie Smith, who was born on July 4, 1794. They had a family of four children born to them. Benjamin Chase was a son of Nathan Chase, and was married on April 29, 1731, to Elizabeth Shaw. They had … Read more

Biography of Arthur B. Chase

Arthur B. Chase, book-keeper and paymaster of the Sugar River Mills, was born in Newport, N.H., January 3, 1833, son of Joseph T. and Elizabeth D. (Allen) Chase. Caleb Chase, the grandfather, came to Newport in 1822. He was a native of West Newbury, Mass., and a farmer by occupation. He was a member of the old South Congregational Church for many years. He died at the age of sixty-five years. His wife, Hannah Carr Chase, died at the age of seventy – six. Joseph T. Chase, father of Arthur, followed the shoemaking trade in Newport throughout his life. He … Read more

Vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts

Vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849 title page

The list of vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts, comprised in this volume includes all which were entered in the Town Books during the period from the earliest date there found to the end of the year 1849. Some additions and corrections of names and dates have been made from the records of the First Church, these being indicated in each instance by proper reference. There are a total of 6,297 births, marriages, and deaths recorded. This book is free to read or download.

Biography of Zina Goldthwait Chase

Zina Goldthwait Chase late of Cambridge, son of Alden and Abigail (Chase) Chase, was born in Cambridge, August 9, 1830. His educational advantages were derived from the common schools and he steadily followed farming as an occupation, at the same time dealing largely in cattle. Mr. Chase twice enlisted in the ranks of his country’s defenders and in his first attempt was advanced to the grade of orderly sergeant [p.71] of Co. H, 2d Regt. Vt. Vols., but unfortunately he was mustered out for disability. After holding many minor positions of trust in the town, he was elected by a … Read more

Descendants of Captain Michael Pierce

Charles M. Peirce

The Pierce family is one of the ancient Colonial families of the Commonwealth, the forerunners of the name playing a conspicuous part as masters of vessels bringing hither emigrants from England. For several generations there has lived in New Bedford a branch of the old Rehoboth and Swansea Pierce family, descendants of Capt. Michael Pierce, who have been leading-spirits in the community — names especially conspicuous in the industrial life of the town and vicinity. Reference is made particularly to some of the descendants of the late Otis Norton Pierce, whose son, the late Hon. Andrew Granville Pierce, was for … Read more

Biography of Norton Chase

NORTON CHASE AMONG the rising young men of Albany who have reflected no little credit upon their native city by their earnest efforts for the advancement of worthy causes, is the Hon. Norton Chase. Born in this city on the 3d of September, 1861, he is a son of Nelson H. Chase, a useful and respected citizen of Albany. From his earliest youth he was inclined to study, and when a mere child he became a pupil in the Albany academy, where he devoted himself with great ardor to study, and made rapid progress in ascending the hill of science. … Read more

History of old Chester from 1719 to 1869

History of Old Chester title page

The *History of Old Chester from 1719 to 1869* by Benjamin Chase, published in 1869, offers a detailed account of the early settlement and development of Chester, New Hampshire. Compiled with the assistance of local historian Judge Samuel D. Bell, the book explores the town’s founding, genealogies, and significant events, using primary sources such as deeds, probate records, and personal diaries. Chase aimed to preserve the history and traditions of Chester’s early settlers while providing a comprehensive record for future generations. The work covers a broad range of topics, including religious, military, industrial, and genealogical history.

Peter Chase

7. PETER6 CHASE (Samuel5-4 Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) was b. in 1756; m. Dec. 13, 1778, Sarah Cady, b. ‘Nov. 29, 1757, and d. May 3, 1826. He d. July 17, 1792, aged 36. After his death, his wid. m. Oct. 8, 1794, Thomas Young. She had six children by Mr. Chase and three by her last husband. (See Young.) i. SUSANNA, b. Aug. 28, 1781; m. , Benjamin Rich. She d. Aug. 8, 1811, aged 30. ii. ELIZABETH, b. March 25, 1752; d. unm. June 4, 1811, aged 29. iii. SARAH, b. March 2, 1783, in Cornish; m. Oct. 6. … Read more

Francis Xavier Chase

17. FRANCIS XAVIER7 CHASE (Bela6, Solomon5, Samuel4, Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) was b. June 23. 1824; m. first, in 18-30, Laura E. Harlow, b. in Charlestown March 4, 1830, and d. May 25, 1862; m. second, in 1861, Jennie E. Wetherbee of Madison, Wis. He was a civil engineer and was employed on different railroads of the west. He d. Sept. 13, 1866, in St. Paul, Minn. Children by first wife: i. FRED WILLIS. b. April 26, 1852; m. Sept. 5, 1876, Almira Stratton of Greenfield, Mass., b. July 13, 1854. Two children. He d. in 189-. ii. MARY ALICE, 1st, … Read more

Moody Chase

6. MOODY5 CHASE (Moses4, Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) Was b. Oct. 10, 1770, in Cornish; m. first. Jan. 28. 179:3, Rebecca Chapman of Cornish, dau. of Capt. Benjamin and Jemima (Gates) Chapman, b. -, 1771 (‘.), d. June 10. 1794, aged 2:3; m. Second, Jan. 28. 179:3. Rhoda Cook of Claremont (?), b. , 1769 (‘.), d. Feb. 21, 1796, aged 27; m. third, Lucy Farnham, b. -. d. -. Mr. Chase d. April. 1845. Children by Rebecca Chapman: 13. i. BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, b. Sept. 8, 1793. ii. Infant, b. -, d. June S, 1794, two days before the mother d. … Read more