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The Amidon Family of Rehoboth, MA

The Amidon Family genealogy book details the lineage of Roger Amadowne, a French Huguenot who fled to England and later to America after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Documented in Salem, Massachusetts in 1637, variations of his surname include Amadon, Amidown, and Ammidon. The work, organized with biographical sketches and two helpful indexes, presents the family’s history and is richly illustrated. Originally published in 1904, it serves as a valuable resource for descendants and historians alike.

Biography of Colonel Rufus P. Copps

Colonel Rufus P. Copps was born on January 13, 1818, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and later moved to Hopkinton, New Hampshire, where he became a prominent farmer and respected citizen. After a varied career that included teaching and shoe manufacturing, Copps rose through the ranks of the military to become Colonel of the Fortieth New Hampshire Regiment. A dedicated Democrat, he served in several local government roles. In 1843, he married Melissa Flanders, and although childless, they provided a nurturing home for several young boys throughout their lives.