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Deal (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 2
her infant daughter, whom she named with her own name and baptized with her blessing. The father was appointed to the revenue service on the American station, and sometime afterwards married a second time. He was settled pleasantly in a delightful valley at Nantasket, and desired to bring his little daughter to America to be nurtured by his excellent and pious lady under his own roof. At the age of four years, Susanna, with her father and affectionate nurse, embarked in October, 1766, at Deal, on board a brig bound for Boston. The voyage was long and perilous; having been driven to and fro by wintry storms for many weeks, and enduring the pangs of famine to the last extremity, their hearts were overwhelmed with joy when the cry of land ahead was afternoon of January 28, 1767. But a severe trial yet awaited them; the wind arose suddenly, the brig became unmanageable, drifting hopelessly in amongst the rocks and breakers. The good brig held together, and when the tide receded i
Noddle's Island (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
1841. He was educated in the institutions of his native state, and the theological department of Boston University. On the completion of his studies, in 1863, he joined a Methodist Conference in northern New York, and filled appointments at various places in the State. He was transferred in 1882 to the New England Conference, being assigned to the Walnut Street Church, Chelsea. He identified himself with the Congregational denomination in 1886, accepting a call to the Maverick Church, East Boston. In 1893 he went to the Piedmont Church, Worcester, remaining there four years. He had been acting pastor of the Mystic Church since 1900. Dr. Horr was connected officially with a number of religious societies, and was a frequent contributor to ecclesiastical journals, more particularly during his Methodist pastorates. He was a man of broad outlook in religious affairs; a companionable friend; an attractive pulpit orator. It was an oft repeated remark in connection with his public
Mystick River (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
by Mrs. Rowson's school (the most popular, perhaps, at that time in the country), are now in the possession of Mr. J. W. Tufts and the Episcopal Church. The apartment devoted to the Sunday-school of that church being almost upon the identical spot which the schoolroom formerly occupied. I quote again from her biographer a description of the location which one would hardly now recognize: the house, near that of Gov. John Brooks, is delightfully situated on the left or eastern bank of the Mystic river, which winds through meadows of the deepest green to meet the sea. Built on the acclivity rising gradually from the margin of the stream, and commanding a charming view of the distant spires of Boston and of Cambridge, it seems intended as the appropriate residence of the muses and the graces. The approach to it from the road which here runs through a beautiful grove is by a long avenue of lofty trees, whose branches, interlacing, form a grateful shade. The ash, the elm, the pine, the l
Halifax (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
end of her life. The great drama of the American revolution was now opening, and the position of the Haswell family was at this period extremely perilous. The father had too high a sense of honor to dissemble, consequently his property was confiscated, and he and his family were detained as prisoners of war two years and a half. Part of this time was spent in Hingham and part in Abington. An exchange of prisoners taking place between the British and Americans, they were sent by cartel to Halifax, from whence they embarked for England. Miss Haswell thus refers to their departure. I will not attempt to describe the sorrow experienced in being thus separated from the companions of my early years. Every wish of my heart was for the welfare and prosperity of a country which contained such dear, such valuable friends, and the only comfort of which my mind was capable was indulging in the delightful hope of being at some future period permitted again to revisit a land so beloved, compa
Worcester (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
ive state, and the theological department of Boston University. On the completion of his studies, in 1863, he joined a Methodist Conference in northern New York, and filled appointments at various places in the State. He was transferred in 1882 to the New England Conference, being assigned to the Walnut Street Church, Chelsea. He identified himself with the Congregational denomination in 1886, accepting a call to the Maverick Church, East Boston. In 1893 he went to the Piedmont Church, Worcester, remaining there four years. He had been acting pastor of the Mystic Church since 1900. Dr. Horr was connected officially with a number of religious societies, and was a frequent contributor to ecclesiastical journals, more particularly during his Methodist pastorates. He was a man of broad outlook in religious affairs; a companionable friend; an attractive pulpit orator. It was an oft repeated remark in connection with his public utterances, that he rose to the occasion. Special r
York (Canada) (search for this): chapter 2
ping mourners, dry your tears, From that drear mansion raise your eyes; By faith, behold! the saint appears, Ascending to her native skies. Rob'd in light, in realms of day, Safe from sorrow, safe from pain, Think you hear her spirit say, Do not wish me back again. S. R. Rebecca Holmes Bishop, her sister, was born October 20, 1785; died, October 26, 1807. Lucy Brooks, born June 16, 1775, was the daughter of John and Lucy Smith Brooks. She married Rev. George O'Kill Stuart, York, Upper Canada. （Boston Weekly Magazine, October 8, 1803.) Lucia Gray is given as the daughter of William Gray of Medford, and married Samuel Swett. Her daughter married the artist, Mr. Francis Alexander. The granddaughter of Lucia Gray is Francesca Alexander, the talented translator and illustrator of Roadside Songs of Tuscany. It was Ruskin's enthusiastic appreciation of her work that made the name of Francesca widely known. She is a cousin of Mrs. Edwin N. Hallowell of Medford. Catherin
Nassau River (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
s, and at dinner invited them to do the singing for him in the afternoon; but when the service opened, every member of the choir was in his or her place. The Boston Weekly Magazine of October, 1802, gives the following account of one of the examinations at Mrs. Rowson's academy. On Thursday, 14th inst., the public were gratified by an exhibition of drawing, needle work, and other improvements of the young ladies of Mrs. Rowson's academy in Medford. The pupils assembled in Franklin Hall, Nassau (since Common) street, which was decorated with a number of very beautiful specimens of embroidery, paintings and drawings in water color, maps, etc.; a variety of pieces of writing executed in a style of neatness and elegance which did great honor both to the young ladies and their instructress. The ladies were attired with the greatest simplicity—no ornament whatever appearing among them—all pure white, and fit emblem of their own excellence. Following this notice is a poem on the Right
Haverhill (New Hampshire, United States) (search for this): chapter 2
ad been provided by the vote of the town, and where the young ladies listened for the most part with devout attention to the eloquent discourses of one of the ablest divines of the day. The anecdote is told that on one Sunday morning the good doctor had given out the hymn, when it was suddenly discovered that the choir, amounting to some forty or fifty, had left their accustomed seats, and that no one appeared to sing a note. In the exigency, Mr. Rowson, with Gen. John Montgomery of Haverhill, N. H., who was then on a visit to the school, rose in his pew below, gave out the tune, and the heavy bass of the one, uniting with the fine tenor of the other, formed a powerful duo, which surprised and delighted the listening congregation. At the close of the service, Dr. Osgood tendered them his cordial thanks, and at dinner invited them to do the singing for him in the afternoon; but when the service opened, every member of the choir was in his or her place. The Boston Weekly Magazine
Nehemiah Parsons (search for this): chapter 2
eldest son of Major Swan. It is supposed that his vessel was wrecked and all on board lost on Cape Cod, March 31, 1823. He was a contemporary and school friend of Col. Alex. S. Brooks and Dudley Hall. For years Mrs. Swan did not give up hope of his return, and during that time never locked the street door at night. She died November 29, 1863, aged eighty-four. Their house was next above the church. Lydia Bishop was the daughter of John, Jr., and Lydia Holmes Bishop. She married Nehemiah Parsons of Boston, March 9, 1804. In October 12, 1805, appears in the Boston Weekly Magazine the following poem written by Mrs. Rowson on the death of a beloved pupil, Mrs. Lydia Parsons, aged 21 years. Wealth and youth and beauty join'd Cannot sinking nature save; Lovely form, or lovelier mind, Shield the owner from the grave. Death, remorseless tyrant, stands Eager for an early prey; Breaking nature's tenderest bands, Bears his destined prize away. Lovely form, and lovelier mind, F
Anna (search for this): chapter 2
1765Aug. 26, 1765In house of Richd Penhallow.   Eunice (wife) Harris, JohnBoston, Aug. 20, 1762Aug. 30, 1762 Harris, NathanielWatertown, July 10, 1761May 14, 1762In family of Israel Mead.   Anna (wife)   Jane children   Nathaniel Hastings, AnnaLexington, July, 1765Feb. 24, 1766 Hatch, SarahWalpole, Sept. 23, 1765Sept. 1766In service to Col. Royall. Hayden Tavern Keeper. See Taylor.Tenant of Col. Royall. Haynes, DorcasMar. court, 1767 Haynes, HannahChelsea, May 20, 1763Feb. 12, 170 Hendley, AnnJan. 30, 1791 Henshaw, SamuelCharlestown, Apr., 1754Feb. 26, 1755   Abigail (wife) Hewes, JohnLynn, Apr. 7, 1766Single man. Husbandman. Employed by Col. Royall.   ThomasAug. 31, 1797 Hill (male child)See Elias Robinson Hodge, AnnaWoburn, May, 1758Daughter of George Hodge. In service to Simon Tufts. Holden, Anne (?)Jan. 30, 1791   NathanielCharlestown, May i, 1761In family of Samuel Hall.   ThomasCharlestown, May i, 1764In family of Samuel Tufts. Hollon, Ceasar
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