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Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 10: civil History. (search)
ld grant the sum of 50£. for Joseph Hanford, to fit him out in the practice of physic, and it passed in the negative. In 1736, John Vassall (afterwards Major and Colonel) purchased the large estate at the southwest corner of Brattle and Ash streets, and became a resident in Cambridge. He was born in the West Indies, inherited a princely fortune, married (in 1734) a daughter of Lieut.-gov. Spencer Phips, became at once a very popular citizen, and was elected Selectman and Representative in 1739, and again in 1740. Shortly after his second election, some enthusiastic friend thus exulted in the Weekly Journal of May 20, 1740 Cambridge, May 19. On Monday last came on the choice of a Representative for this town in the approaching General Assembly. The meeting was as full as most that ever were known among us on such an occasion, there being 109 qualified voters present at it. After the Selectmen had put an end to some tedious contests and lingering delays, (which arose on adju
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 23: civil officers. (search)
nathan Remington, 1730-1740. Francis Foxcroft, 1732-1757. Samuel Danforth, 1739-1774. William Brattle, 1755-1773. Negatived by the Governor in 1759. E, 1754, 1755, 1770. Samuel Danforth, 1734, 1735, 1737, 1738. John Vassall, 1739, 1740, 1747. Samuel Bowman, 1741. Andrew Bordman [2d], 1742-1751, 1757-176, 1738. Isaac Watson, 1731, 1737, 1738. Samuel Danforth, 1733, 1734, 1737– 1739. Henry Dunster, 1733, 1734. Samuel Smith, 1733. Benjamin Dana, Jr., 1734-1736, 1742, 1743. Samuel Sparhawk, 1737-1741. John Vassall, 1739, 1740, 1747. Jonathan Butterfield, Jr., 1739, 1740. Andrew Bordman [2d], 1740-1769. 1739, 1740. Andrew Bordman [2d], 1740-1769. Joseph Bean, 1741. Jacob Hill, 1742. John Winship, 1742. Edmund Trowbridge, 1743-1746. Capt. Sam. Whittemore, 1743-1746, 1748-1757, 1759, 1762. Stephen Pa, 1734-1736, 1742. Samuel Sparhawk [2d], 1737-1741. Jonathan Butterfield, 1739, 1740. John Winship, 1742. Samuel Whittemore, Capt. Samuel Whittemore.
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Genealogical Register (search)
Newbury 11 July 1749, probably the graduate of 1739; Patience, b. 9 Jan. 1721-2, d. 21 Feb. 1721-2.s. of John (4), m. Eunice, dau. of Joseph Cook, 1739 (pub. 10 June), and had Eunice, bap. 15 June 1p. 5 June 1737, d. young; Ebenezer, bap. 29 Ap. 1739; Tabitha, bap. 19 July 1741, perh. m. Samuel Hf the church in Menotomy at its organization in 1739, and d. 21 Jan. 1776, a. 85; his w. Lydia d. 7 ponsibility. he was Selectman five years, 1733-1739, Representative four years, 1734-1738, Member o8 Aug. 1680, m. Ephraim Williams, and d. before 1739, leaving two sons, Ephraim, a distinguished solginal members of the Church gathered at Menot. 1739, and were dismissed to Townsend 5 Oct. 1744. p 21 Jan. 1673, and had Job, b. 1 Feb. 1674, d. 1739; Sarah, b. 2 Mar. 1676; Ebenezer, b. 2 May 1679. 1737-8, d. unm. 26 Aug. 1805; a daughter, b. 1739, d. 22 July 1740, a. eighteen months; Joshua, bec. 1661, had a large family, and d. at Roxbury 1739; Martha, b. 27 Dec. 1663; William, b. 2 Feb. 16[19 more...]
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, A. (search)
aac Watson, 27 Aug. 1725. 31 4. Samuel, s. of Samuel (2), was a shoemaker, and resided at the homestead of his grandfather, N. W. corner of Dunster and Mt. Auburn streets, and used the old store on the opposite corner for a shop. He m. Dorothy—— and had Dorothy, b. 16 Oct. 1713, m. Rev. Gad Hitchcock of Pembroke 22 Dec. 1748; Hannah, b. 11 Feb. 1715-6, m. Rev. Ebenezer Gay of Suffield 7 July 1742; Sybil, b. 5 Sept. 1718, m. Daniel Farnham of Newbury 11 July 1749, probably the graduate of 1739; Patience, b. 9 Jan. 1721-2, d. 21 Feb. 1721-2. Samuel the f. d. 6 Mar. 1721-2, a. 34 years and 6 mo. His w. Dorothy was living, a widow, in 1750, when she and her three daughters sold the homestead to Ebenezer Stedman. 5. William, s. of Edmund (3), was a tanner, and inherited real estate of his father. He m. Ruth, dau. of Dea. Samuel Whittemore, 15 Sept. 1742; she d. and he m. Elizabeth Dana (prob. dau. of Thomas) 18 Dec. 1760. His children were, William, b. 12 July 1743, d. 13 Sept.
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, B. (search)
, s. of John (4), had dau. Hepzibah, bap. 15 Mar. 1740-41, d. 22 Mar. 1740-41; he was then at his father's house. 6. James, s. of John (4), resided at Chs., where he d. Mar. 1798, a. 89; Mary w. of James Bradish, Jr., of Chs. d. 4. Mar. 1776, a. 47, and was buried at Camb. 7. Jonathan, s. of John (4), may have been the same whose dau. Sarah was bap. 29 Mar. 1741. He resided in Chs., where his dau. Catherine d. 1836, a. 83. 8. Ebenezer, s. of John (4), m. Eunice, dau. of Joseph Cook, 1739 (pub. 10 June), and had Eunice, bap. 15 June 1740, d. 5 Mar. 1740-41; Ebenezer, bap. 29 Aug. 1742, d. young; Sarah, b. 26 Feb. 1743-4, m. Dr. Ebenezer Hunt of Northampton, 5 Nov. 1772; Eunice, b. 22 Mar. 1744-5, d. unm. 10 Jan. 1797; Ebenezer, b. 17 Sept. 1746; Eleanor, b. 30 Jan. 1748-9, m. Hon. David Cobb of Taunton, and d. 7 Jan. 1808. Ebenezer the f. was a glazier and succeeded his father in the care of glazing the College edifices. He purchased the estate on the easterly side of Holy
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, C. (search)
ministrator of their joint estates. 8. Samuel, s. of Samuel (5), m. Abigail Stearns of Concord 1739, had Mary, bap. 19 Ap. 1741, d. 22 Sept. 1743; Mary, bap. 26 Aug. 1744; Abigail, bap. 19 July 174ug. 1732; Nathaniel, bap. 1 Dec. 1734; Tabitha, bap. 5 June 1737, d. young; Ebenezer, bap. 29 Ap. 1739; Tabitha, bap. 19 July 1741, perh. m. Samuel Hancock of Wells, 12 Sept. 1774; Thomas, bap. 24 Ma 14. Richard, s. of Daniel (7), by w. Catherine, had nine chil. bap. in Camb.: William, 8 Ap. 1739; William, 2 Nov. 1740; Richard, 5 Dec. 1742; Jonathan, 2 Dec. 1714; Noah, 21 Dec. 17-16; Samuel, or. 4. Joseph, s. of Joseph (3), by w. Eunice, had Eunice, b. 2 June 1716, m. Ebenezer Bradish 1739 (pub. June 10); Joseph, b. 5 Mar. 1717-18. He inherited the homestead, was a farmer, and d. 28 7. John the f. was a farmer, was elected Deacon of the church in Menotomy at its organization in 1739, and d. 21 Jan. 1776, a. 85; his w. Lydia d. 7 Jan. 1754, a. 64. On his gravestone is this inscr
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, D. (search)
67; but both were buried here. Judge Danforth, during a large portion of his life, filled offices of trust and responsibility. he was Selectman five years, 1733-1739, Representative four years, 1734-1738, Member of the Council thirty-six years in succession, 1739-1774, in which last named year he was appointed Mandamus Councill1739-1774, in which last named year he was appointed Mandamus Councillor, but having taken the oath of office, he was speedily induced to resign. He was also Justice of the Peace and Quorum; Register of Probate, 1731-1745; Judge of Probate, 1745– 1775; Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, 1741-1775. At the Revolution he passed out of office; but was so quiet in his deportment that, although understs Locke 15 Mar. 1759. 4. David, s. of Jonathan (2), m. Mary, dau. of Hubbard Russell, and had Elizabeth, bap. 25 Ap. 1731; Mary, bap. 4 Mar. 1732-3; Margery, b. 1739; and others. Mr. Dunster resided in Menotomy; but removed to Westminster (being dismissed from the Church 17 Oct. 1742, to help forum a Church at Narragansett No.
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, F. (search)
homas Cheney 30 July 1729; Jonathan, bap. 24 July 1709; Jabez, bap. 9 Jan. 1 1714-15, d. 1743; Mary, (named in division of her father's estate), m. Stephen Jennings of Framingham, pub. 9 June 1737. John the f. was of Lexington 1721, and d. prob. 1739; his Inventory is dated 24 Nov. 1739. 4. Nicholas, s. of Nicholas (2), grad. H. C. 1701, m. Sarah, wid. of Stephen Coolidge and dau. of Capt. Josiah Parker, 8 Aug. 1706, and had Elizabeth, b. 19 May 1707, m. Jacob Sweetser of Maiden 4 May 173. Edmund the f. was a blacksmith, res. on a part of the homestead, and probe. d. about 1777; his w. Sarah d. 28 Oct. 1801, a. 71. A son Gideon received a share of his estate. 14. Stephen, s. Of Edmund (9), according to Winthrop, grad. H. C. 1739, was a preacher, and d. 9 Aug. 1749, a. nearly 31. 15. Gideon, s. of Edmund (9), in. Sarah Ireland 18 Jan. 1753, and had Sarah, b. 1 Mar. 1754, d. unm. 29 July 1821; Gideon, b. 14 Oct. 1755, was a physician in Uxbridge; John, b. 4 May. 1758, d
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, G. (search)
dau. of Seth Tucker, and d. 10 July 1810. He is Said to have had three sons, Edmund, Squire, and Daniel, and four daughters, one of whom, Hannah, was under 14 years of age in 1765. 11. Samuel, s. of Richard (6), is called a surgeon in 1768. He res. in Dedham, m. Rebecca Swan 1 Dec. 1768, and had Richard, b. 6 Oct. 1769, settled in Haverhill, N. H.; William, b. 1784, settled in Rutland, Vt., and perhaps others. 12. Samuel, the reputed s. of Samuel (7) by Bethia Grover of Watertown, b. 1739, was placed under guardianship of Samuel Stratton 31 Mar. 1755, being then sixteen years old. He in. Mary Mullett 21 Dec. 1761 (being styled Samuel Gookin, Jr.), and had Mary, bap. 3 Oct. 1762, and others. Samuel the f. rem. to Suffield, Conn., and thence to Rupert, Vt., where he d. 2 April 1812. 13. Edmund, s. of Edmund (10), res. in Brighton, and m. Sarah Learned 18 Oct. 1791, by whom he had William Boyes, bap. Ap. 1792, entered the Army, and is supposed to have died in the service; S
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, H. (search)
inster in 1737, where he was a prominent citizen, and d. 30 Nov. 1768. 11. Simon, s. of Stephen (4), was here as early as 1728, and by w. Abigail had Elizabeth, bap. 12 Sept. 1736, d. young; Simon, b. 6 Jan. 1737-8, d. 7 May 1752; Elizabeth, b. 1739; Nathaniel, bap. 1 Aug. 1742; Abigail, bap. 7 Oct. 1744; Charles, b. 19 June 1746, d. 5 June 1768; Thomas, b. 8 May 1749; Hannah, b. 5 Aug 1752; Sarah, b. 16 June 1757. Simon the f. was a blacksmith, and res. in Menotomy. 12. William, s. of SaThomas. Joseph the f. is said to have res. several years in Hadley, where perhaps most or all of his children were born. He is also said to have rem. with his family to Camb.; or perhaps more probably to Chs., whence his sons came to Camb. He d. 1739. 3. Joseph, s. of Joseph (2), m. Mary, dau. of John Marrett, 10 Dec. 1702, and had Joseph, bap. 28 May 1704; Hannah, bap. 7 July 1706, m. Samuel Wheat 2 Aug. 1708; Mary, bap. 15 Aug. 1708; Amos, b. 26 Jan. 1710-11; Daniel, bap. 24 Jan. 1713-14;
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