Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Dr. Appleton” in chapter 17 of Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register:

...anforth, Esq., Andrew Bordman, Esq., John Bradish, Deacon Samuel Bowman, Benjamin Goddard, John Cutter, Ephraim Frost, Daniel Dana, and Deacon Samuel Sparhawk. The faithful and useful services of Dr. Appleton were recognized by the College in the bestowment of a degree, which, however common it may have since become, had never before been conferred by that corporation, except upon Rev. Increase Mather in ...
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