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. Thos. Shephard1657. Thos. Danforth1658. Thomas Greene1659. James Pemberton1659. Joseph Hills1662. Jonathan Wade1668. Edward Collins1669. John Call1669. Daniel Deane1669. Samuel Hayward1670. Caleb Brooks1672. Daniel Markham1675. John Whitmore1678. John Greenland1678. Daniel Woodward1679. Isaac Fox1679. Stephen Willis1680. Thomas Willis1680. John Hall1680. Gersham Swan1684. Joseph Angier1684. John Bradshaw1685. Stephen Francis1685. Peter Tufts1686. Jonathan Tufts1690. ck's men probably, and was the usual route for all the travel between the east and west parts of the town. It was very low, narrow, and slender at first, and received frequent repairs. April 27, 1716, put to vote whether Dea. Thomas Willis, John Whitmore, Jonathan Tufts, Ebenezer Brooks, and John Willis, shall view and consider what method may be most proper for the repairing of Gravelly Bridge, and what may be the cost thereof, and make report to said town at their next town-meeting. Voted
Hall, and Stephen Willis, were chosen Selectmen for ordering of the affairs of the plantation for the year ensuing. John Whitmore, Daniel Woodward, Jacob Chamberlain, John Hall, jun., Edward Walker, Walter Cranston, Patrick Hay, Andrew Mitchell, an Willis chosen Moderator; Peter Seccomb chosen Constable; Ebenezer Brooks, John Hall, and Samuel Wade, Selectmen; John Whitmore, jun., and Thomas Dill, Surveyors of highways; Benjamin Peirce and Isaac Farwell, Viewers of fences; Ichabod Peirce and el Wade1706. Stephen Francis1707. Stephen Willis1708. John Francis1709. Ebenezer Brooks1710. John Bradshaw1711. John Whitmore1712. Thomas Willis1713. Stephen Willis1714. Jonathan Tufts1715. Samuel Wade1717. Thomas Tufts1718. John Bradshaamin H. Samson1855. Names of the treasurers. Stephen Willis1696. John Bradstreet1700. Samuel Wade1709. John Whitmore1714. William Willis1725. John Richardson1727. Edward Brooks1728. Samuel Brooks1729. Stephen Hall1733. Edward Br
, second, that they resolved every one should pay according to his means. April 11, 1711: John Whitmore, sen., Samuel Brooks, and Stephen Hall, were chosen to see for a supply of preaching in Medftters is seen in a vote passed at this period (1709). It is as follows:-- Voted to call Mr. John Whitmore to an account by what order he held out the contribution-box, and how he disposed of the meseeching the Lord to own us as a church of Christ, and delight to abide in the midst of us. John Whitmore. Thomas Hall. Nathaniel Pierce. Ebenezer Brooks. John Francis. Samuel Brooks. Thomas Willis. Stephen Willis. John Whitmore. John Bradshaw. Stephen Hall. Persival Hall. Jonathan Hall. Francis Whitmore. Thomas Willis, jun. Signed Feb. 11, 1713. This being done, we went to th 11: The church being called together, they made choice of Brothers Thomas Willis, sen., and John Whitmore, sen., as deacons in the church; and they accordingly accepted. At the same time, it was de
oyal, 1789. One silver dish,--gift of Deacon Richard Hall, 1814. Two silver cups,--gift of Mr. William Wyman, 1815. Two silver flagons,--gift of Hon. P. C. Brooks, 1823. One silver dish,--gift of Mr. David Bucknam, 1824. One antique silver cup; donor and date unknown. One silver spoon; Two silver cans,--gift of Turell Tufts, Esq., 1842. Previously to 1759, there were the following:-- One pewter flagon,--gift of Hon. John Usher. One pewter flagon,--gift of Deacon John Whitmore. Four pewter flagon, bought by the church. Two pewter dishes,--gift of Thomas Tufts, Esq.; and two pewter ones, bought by the church. One silver baptismal basin,--gift of Mr. John Willis, 1755. Colonel Royal gave a silver cup to the church in Medford; but, he being an absentee, suspected of not liking the Amercan revolution, his agent could not deliver the cup without legislative authority. The following public document will sufficiently explain itself:-- Commonwe
llowing persons: Thomas Willis, Caleb Brooks, Stephen Francis, Stephen Willis, John Francis, John Whitmore, John Bradshoe, Jonathan Tufts, John Hall, jun., Nathaniel Hall, Stephen Hall, sen., John Wi, for these and the like reasons, we enter against said vote as being illegal and unjust. John Whitmore. Caleb Brooks. Nathaniel Francis. John Winship. William Willis. Stephen Hall. Jonathan hen Willis. Oliver Attwood. Abner Harris. John Francis. Samuel Francis. Thomas Willis. John Whitmore. John Francis. Ebenezer Brooks. Francis Whitmore. Samuel Brooks. William Pottony. Thomas, Mr. William Willis, Lieutenant Stephen Hall, Mr. John Francis, Mr. Benjamin Parker, and Mr. John Whitmore. They reported that it would be proper for this town to build a meeting-house fifty-two fr. Peter Seccombe, Thomas Tufts, Esq., Captain Samuel Wade, Francis Whitmore, John Willis, Mr. John Whitmore, Mr. John Richardson, William Willis, Mr. Jonathan Hall, Mr. Peter Tufts, Deacon Thomas Ha
 ShipConcordiaT. Magoun'sP. & J. O. CurtisA. C. LombardBoston504 243 ShipCoramandoT. Magoun'sP. & J. O. CurtisLombard & WhitmoreBoston635 244 ShipSt. LouisT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellFairfield, Lincoln, & Co.Boston460 245 ShipDelhiT. Magoun's6 ShipClarendonJ. O. Curtis'sJ. O. CurtisS. C. & F. A. GrayBoston551 267 ShipColomboJ. O. Curtis'sJ. O. CurtisLombard & WhitmoreBoston578 268 ShipSwedenT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellGeorge PrattBoston650 269 ShipOswegoT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H 292 ShipLauraJ. Stetson'sJ. StetsonE. D. Peters and othersBoston694 293 Sch.SwallowJ. O. Curtis'sJ. O. CurtisLombard & WhitmoreBoston140 294 ShipDorchesterT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellEnoch & Samuel TrainBoston & Medford415 295 BarkOlgaT. MagBarkCatalpaT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellA. C. Lombard & Co.Boston267 328 ShipTumchiT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellWhitmore & SteeleNew York433 329 ShipSygnetT. Magoun'sF. Waterman & H. EwellWilliam Appleton & Co.Boston533 3301845BarkP
s Willis037 Stephen Willis0110 Peter Tufts, jun.034 Stephen Francis0110 John Whitmore017 Gershom Swan015 Isaac Fox0011 John Bradshor008 Jonathan Tufts0010 DWoodbridge, and the entertaining of him.  £s.d. Maj. Nathaniel Wade164 John Whitmore068 Stephen Hall, jun.075 Eliezer Wier058 John Bradstreet076 John Man0106001011 Ensign Stephen Francis10001660102 John Francis, sen.010014001611 John Whitmore01000117077 Francis Whitmore01000129086 John Whitmore, jun.01000106083 MrJohn Whitmore, jun.01000106083 Mrs. Elizabeth Wade00011310107 Miss Elizabeth Wade000090000 John Hall01001150124 Mrs. Mercy Wade0000124027 Seth Richardson0100069049 Samuel Kendall0100069016 Jos.d.£s.d. Captain Ebenezer Brooks090110099 Mr. John Bradshaw0600123039 Deacon John Whitmore030070013 John Richerson, Esq.0300820110 Captain Samuel Brooks03001880800122028 Deacon Thomas Willis0600115019 Mr. Francis Whitmore0300144033 Mr. John Whitmore0600168040 Mr. William Patten0300510010 Mr. Jonathan Hall0300940211 Dr.
rly into use. It was placed so near a stream of water as to allow the cattle in it to drink. Where the first one in Medford was placed, we know not. The first record is as follows:-- Feb. 25, 1684: At a general meeting of the inhabitants, John Whitmore granted a piece of land for the use of the town, for the setting up of a pound; which land lies on the south-east of John Whitmore's land, lying near John Bradshaw's house, and is bounded south on John Bradshaw, and east upon the country roadJohn Whitmore's land, lying near John Bradshaw's house, and is bounded south on John Bradshaw, and east upon the country road. At the same meeting, the inhabitants agreed to set up a pound on the land aforesaid. April 28, 1684: Thomas Willis was chosen to keep the town's pound; and said pound-keeper shall have, for pounding, twopence per head for horses and also neat cattle; one penny for each hog; and, for sheep, after the rate of sixpence per score. This answered all purposes until May 15, 1758, when the town voted to build a new pound with stone. This was built accordingly, and placed on the west side of
ee, d. Jan. 17, 1697. She was mother-in-law of Deacon John Whitmore; and her husband was probably a near relative of theme Puritan party, although a member of the church. 1-4John Whitmore was one of the early settlers in Medford, at least at tear Marbey Brook, besides his property in Medford. 4-14John Whitmore m. Mary Lane, of Bedford, and had--  14-22 Mary, b.perty there, the rents of which were paid to the heirs, John Whitmore's descendants included, until within fifty years, when being numerous, sold the estate, and divided it. 14-24John Whitmore m. Martha Lane, of Bedford, and had--  24-28John, b. Osionally resided there; but now he also has gone. 25-41John Whitmore m. Huldah Crooker, Apr. 12, 1781; and had--  41-64Will., b. Oct. 9, 1803.  81Louisa, b. Oct. 10, 1806. 36-55John Whitmore m. Sarah McLellan, and had--  55-82Amherst, b. Sept. 1b. Aug. 1, 1812; m. W. G. Barrows.   He d. 1819. 41-66John Whitmore m. Mary Wheeler; and d. Feb. 30, 1818. He had--  66-
h Slidgett, not Sidgett. Page 558.Jonathan Wade (No. 1) had Mary, baptized October, 1663, who married William Symonds; also daughter Sarah. Prudence (No. 5) married, second, Rev. Seaborn Cotton. Page 558.Jonathan (No. 1-2) had Deborah, baptized March 24, 1667; Prudence, June 6, 1669; Catharine, Aug. 27, 1671,--died soon; Catharine, June 22, 1673; Susanna, June 10, 1677; Dorothy, July 10, 1681; all before Dudley (No. 2-8). Page 563.Technically, Bedford was a precinct of Billerica when John Whitmore resided there. Page 568.I am authorized to say that John Willis was very probably the same as No. 3-11. note.--The compiler desires to offer his thanks to the following gentlemen for valuable aid in pursuing his investigations: to Dr. Booth and Dean Dudley, Esq., for the Tufts; to Rev. A. H. Quint, for the Halls; to T. B. Wyman, jun., for the Wymans, and others; and, finally, to Hon. James Savage, for very many facts and corrections throughout the whole extent of this Register.
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