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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 7., Susanna Rowson. (search)
mmendation from her teacher to the Rev. Simeon Doggett, who was then preceptor of the academy at Taunton. In a letter to Hannah Swan, Mrs. Rowson refers to Mrs. Gilchrist of Medford. I am told that Mrs. Gilchrist was Susan Wyman, daughter of James Wyman. She was married to James Gilchrist June 10, 1805, and lived in what is cMrs. Gilchrist was Susan Wyman, daughter of James Wyman. She was married to James Gilchrist June 10, 1805, and lived in what is called the Train house. Of Fanny Blanchard, Peggy Swan and Sallie Richardson, I have failed to find anything authoritative. In the summer of 1803, Mrs. Rowson moved her school from Medford to Newton; in 1807, to Washington street, and in 1811, to Hollis street, Boston. In 1822, on account of her failing health and decliningJames Gilchrist June 10, 1805, and lived in what is called the Train house. Of Fanny Blanchard, Peggy Swan and Sallie Richardson, I have failed to find anything authoritative. In the summer of 1803, Mrs. Rowson moved her school from Medford to Newton; in 1807, to Washington street, and in 1811, to Hollis street, Boston. In 1822, on account of her failing health and declining years, after twenty-five years service, she was forced to withdraw. She died on the second day of March, 1824, at the age of sixty-three years. Mr. Knapp, a contemporary, in an obituary said of her, Mrs. Rowson was singularly fitted for a teacher. Such intelligence as she possessed was then rare among those who took upon themsel
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 10., Extracts from Selectmen's Records. (search)
hn Oden's acct. for the difference on exchange of Town's stock of old balls for new ones 226 lb. at 4 1/2 cents pr. lb. Vol. III, p. 64. Sepr. 27th 1814. James Gilchrist laid before the board a bill of articles purchased by him at the request of the Selectmen as follows, viz Twelve muskets and bayonet & belts 12 cartridge boxeng in the whole with interest from 19th Sepr. Inst. to $286.92 Whereupon the same being examined and approved Voted, To draw on the Treasurer in favor of sd. Gilchrist for the amount Vol. II, p. 133, 133a. Oct. 14, 1814. Voted to allow James Gilchrist amt for powder and shot for militia soldiers 16.62 Vol. II, p. 133b James Gilchrist amt for powder and shot for militia soldiers 16.62 Vol. II, p. 133b Jan. 3, 1820. The acct of Jona Harrington for cleaning guns &c amounting to 4.00 Vol. III, p. 56. June 5, 1820. Voted, To procure a Standard for the militia Company commanded by Capt. Merrill. Vol. III, p. 65. Feb. 16, 1829. Voted, That Capt Jna Sparrell have permission to take from the Town stock twenty four hund
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 16., Distinguished guests and residents of Medford. (search)
nsactions at the state house, having been for a long period the chief clerk in the office of the secretary of the commonwealth. For several years past he has resided in Salem, quietly enjoying the fruits of his well-spent active life. Capt. James Gilchrist, born in Danvers, 1770, married Susan Wyman of Medford, June 10, 1805. He was engaged in the East India trade, sailing from Salem and Boston. They made their home in the house on High street generally called the Train house, moved to the one called the Ebenezer Turell or Jonathan Porter house, then again to the former. Six or seven of their nine children were born in this town, and after a residence of seventeen years the family moved to Charlestown, N. H., where Captain Gilchrist died, 1827. When we see what was the caliber of the members of this family, we realize that what was our loss was New Hampshire's gain. John James Gilchrist, born February 16, 1809, and Edward Gilchrist, born February 15, 181, must have receive
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 16., Medford parsonage and later occupants. (search)
rchant of Boston (Bond & Prentiss, who failed in 1813, for a large amount and paid 4 cents in the dollar) Mr Prentiss lived there one Summer and sold it to Capt. Gilchrist in 1812, who moved in, but after a month or two, Mrs Gilchrist not liking the house, went back to his former house opposite to Mr. Bigelow's, and rented the hMrs Gilchrist not liking the house, went back to his former house opposite to Mr. Bigelow's, and rented the house to Capt Ebenezer Stocker of Boston (formerly of Newburyport) who lived there one or two years, until his sudden death in Havana, of fever, when his family moved into Boston In 1813 or 1814 Capt Gilchrist sold the house to Mr William Furness, Cashier of the Union Bank, Boston. He died in April, 1836, aged 69, and the house Capt Gilchrist sold the house to Mr William Furness, Cashier of the Union Bank, Boston. He died in April, 1836, aged 69, and the house was soon after sold to Mr Jonathan Porter, of rising reputation as a lawyer, until ill health compelled him to relinquish his profession Later Mr. Swan added:— He died 11th June 1859, aged 67. almost wholly confined to his house by spinal infirmity, the last 10 or 15 years.—— Over date of Aug. 8, 1888, is added with p<
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 22., William Gray of Salem and Samuel Gray of Medford. (search)
n old building on the lot was bought by Samuel Swan and removed. May 29, 1806, William Gray sold this property to James Gilchrist, who lived here many years. He was a sea captain, sailing from Salem and Boston, engaged in trade with China and thunsafe to assume that the Captain Gilchrist who was master of Gray's brig, the Caravan, that year was the same as Capt. James Gilchrist of this town. Joseph Swan (1784-1853), our townsman, was educated in William Gray's counting-room, and the chu as a garden by the Grays, where now stands St. Joseph's Church. Note.--Since writing the above we have learned that Gilchrist took over a house formerly occupied by W. R. Gray. Captain Gilchrist moved from the house he bought of William Gray toCaptain Gilchrist moved from the house he bought of William Gray to the Parson Turell house, then back to the former house, which his wife preferred. So in one of these houses William R. Gray resided the seasons he spent in Medford. Eliza M. Gill.