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History of Plymouth County, Massachusetts

 edited by Duane Hamilton Hurd
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History of Plymouth County, Massachusetts: With Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men
edited by Duane Hamilton Hurd
Published by J. W. Lewis & co., 1884
Item notes: pt.2
Original from Harvard University
Digitized Aug 30, 2006
1199 pages

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But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets... - Page 590

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Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. - Page 842

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Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years ; and was gathered to his people. - Page 751

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All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD : and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. 28 For the kingdom is the LORD'S : and he is the governor among the nations. - Page 595

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I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to Him against that day. - Page 608

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The honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by Dartmouth College in 1824. - Page 757

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In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left : and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem. - Page 568

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Brockton - Page 652
The town of Brockton has ever been ready to contribute of her public funds for educational purposes. Previous to the incorporation of the old North ...
423 Main Street - Page 681
Brig- ham liad a boot and shoe store at 423 Main Street. Thomas P. Reynolds had a custom boot and shoe store in Central Block, on (/entro Street. ...
Middleboro - Page 704
There is one family of these people who have become quite numerous, — the descendants of James Easton, who came from Middleboro' previous to the ...
Boston - Page 649
The city of Brockton is situated on the direct route from New Bedford to Boston, and previous to the building of the railroads that connect the two ...
Easton, Mass - Page 863
Though shipwrecked on the pawtage, he, nothing daunted, found his way to Easton, Mass., where ho worked for a while at his trade, bul, ...
Yarmouth, Mass - Page 593
He married, second, Sarah Eldridge, of Yarmouth, Mass., by whom he had four children, — Warren, a New Jerusalem preacher, who was for a time settled ...
Abington, Mass - Page 593
Joseph Pcttee, of Abington, Mass., preaching the sermon on that occasion. Mr. Goddard has served the town on the school committee three years. ...
Halifax, NS - Page 854
All were said to have been valiant fighters, and when Thomas had been taken prisoner by the British and kept at Halifax, NS, for six months, ...
Marietta, Ohio - Page 807
Several Bridgewater families wore pioneer settlers at Marietta, Ohio. Tbc following is an enumeration of the polls and estate of the old town of ...
New York - Page 885
The father began lifo as n Methodist preacher, but early entered a medical college in New York, from which he graduated and then entered upon the ...
Somerville, Mass - Page 610
June of that year commenced preaching for the First Congregational Society in Somerville, Mass. ; installed as pastor of that church and society Sept. ...
Sandwich, Mass - Page 593
Toboy, of Sandwich, Mass., by whom he had six children. He married, second, Sarah Eldridge, of Yarmouth, Mass., by whom he had four children, ...
Providence, RI - Page 593
Mass., now in Providence, RI ; Henry Edward, a preacher in Brockton ; also another son, John, n New Jerusalem preacher, settled in Cincinnati, Ohio; ...
Hanover, Mass - Page 663
The material was closed out by EY Perry, Esq., of Hanover, Mass., who held a mortgage on the entire property. Mr. Albert H. Fuller, thinking the time ...
East Windsor, Conn - Page 579
Thompson continued with this people but a short lime, owing to a pressing call from a new theological seminary at East Windsor, Conn., ...
New London, Conn - Page 579
Daniel Huntington, New London, Conn, (former pastor). The council proceeded to examine the papers as laid before them, and receiving testimonials of ...
Plymouth, Mass - Page 663
GF Andrews, of Plymouth, Mass., started a paper called the Old Colony Press, which had but a short existence. The material was closed out by EY Perry, ...
Braintree, Mass - Page 584
Jonas Perkins, of Braintree, Mass. After a careful examination of the position of pastor and people, the council came to the following resolution ...
Mansfield, Mass - Page 646
He died October 10th, at Winchester hospital ; his remains were buried at Mansfield, Mass., with military honors Nov. ...
Salem, Mass - Page 777
Hosmer left Bridgewater to accept a most eligible position as pastor of a church in Salem, Mass. Rev. Albert E. Goodnough was pastor from Sept. ...
Beaufort, SC - Page 636
From thence removed to Beaufort, SC ; was engaged in the battle of Pocotaligo, SC, during which three mun wort) slightly wounded in Company T. ...
St. Louis - Page 589
Martin was following marked Providential leadings in deciding to remove to St. Louis, that no room was left Cor argument, and the council unanimously ...
New Orleans - Page 661
Ct Hill, lor several years previous to his leaving town for New Orleans, which had a good reputation. Rev. Б. Porter Dyer kept a select school in the ...
Anoka, Minn - Page 616
Abel Kingman Packard, of Anoka, Minn. Rev. WS Tyler, DD, of Amherst, Mass. The council organized with Rev. Charles W.
Philadelphia, Pa - Page 729
In 1 850 the town purchased a large engine of John Agnew, of Philadelphia, Pa., costing seventeen hundred dollars, which was called the " Protector, ...
Bridgewater, Mass - Page 584
Ebenezer Gay, of Bridgewater, Mass. Rev. Jonas Perkins, of Braintree, Mass. Rev. David Brigham, of Fall River, Mass. After u careful examination of ...
Albany, NY - Page 845
Baulis and William A. are merchants in Brockton ; Austin, a graduate of Dartmouth College, is a professor in a seminary in Albany, NY ; and Abbott, ...
Torrington, Conn - Page 692
Also, several years since, Rodney Brace came from Torrington, Conn., and commenced the manufacture of small wooden clocks at the West Shares, ...
Cincinnati, Ohio - Page 593
also another son, John, n New Jerusalem preacher, settled in Cincinnati, Ohio; and Asa Eldridge, a teacher in Washington University, St. ...
Waterford, NY - Page 729
Button & Co., of Waterford, NY, to take the place of the old engine, adopting the same name, and was located at Campello. ...
Cambridge, Mass - Page 600
George Stevens, of Cambridge, Mass. A baptismal font of marble was presented to the society by SS Green ; also a beautiful Bible and hymn-book ...
Bristol, RI - Page 848
Paul Townsend, presiding elder, for a preacher, and a grant from the missionary fund at the session of the Providence Conference holden at Bristol, RI ...
Andover, Mass - Page 615
first, Elizabeth, daughter of Deacon William Lymiin, of Middletown, Conn. ; second, Rebecca, daughter of Deacon Peter Smith, of Andover, Mass. ...
Portland, Me - Page 705
Next came the " Maine Law," that originated in Portland, Me., by Neal Dow. This caused a new movement among the temperance people. ...
Brookline - Page 880
graduate of Brown University, 1851 ; graduate of Philadelphia College; practiced here from 1858 to I860; removed to Brookline, where he died Feb. ...
Jewett City, Conn - Page 584
Paul Couch, of Jewett City, Conn. Rev. Luther Sheldon, DD, of Easton, Mass. Rev. Ebenezer Gay, of Bridgewater, Mass. Rev. Jonas Perkins, of Braintree, ...
Springfield, Mass - Page 597
Oscar Dwight Thomas, of Springfield, Mass. The public services attending the recognition of Mr. Thomas as pastor of the First Baptist Church in ...
Norwich, Conn - Page 589
Martin, son of George Henry and Sarah (Hopkins) Martin, was born in Norwich, Conn., Jan. 27, 1851 ; fitted for college at the Norwich Free Academy ...
Fall River, Mass - Page 584
David Brigham, of Fall River, Mass. After u careful examination of the papera that had passed between Mr. Clark and the church and society, ...
Ashby, Mass - Page 610
Wood, of Ashby, Mass., was invited to become their spiritual leader and pastor. This invitation was accepted, and on the 3d of February, 1858, Mr. ...
Eastport, Me - Page 854
Cyrus Alden, of the Bridgewater Light Infantry, served in the Fortieth Regiment, United States Infantry, and was killed at Eastport, Me., ...
Jacksonville, Fla - Page 636
Ordered to Jacksonville, Fla., February 5th, where they arrived on the 8th of February. Here they joined Capt. Elder's First United States Battery of ...
Springville, NY - Page 748
Allen, of Springville, NY Home National Bank — Prior to 1 874 there had been no National Bank in the city. Feeling the necessity of increased ...
Brattleboro - Page 588
Martin, of Brattleboro', Vt., to settle with them in the gospel ministry. To this invitation a favorable response was received, and arrangements for a ...
New Haven - Page 636
29, 18C1, by the way of the " Shoro Route" to New Haven and New York. Upon their arrival in New York they had a collation provided for them at Park ...
Randolph, Mass - Page 585
First Church of Randolph, Mass. : Rev. JC Larrabee, pastor; Ebenezer Alden, MD, delegate. Also present by invitation : Rev. ...
Petersburg, Va - Page 646
Holmes, son of Nathan Holmes, of North Bridge- water, ml. from Plymouth; full in the battle before Petersburg, Va., March 25, 1864. ...
Vicksburg - Page 646
Ho has participated in no less than fifteen battles; was at the siege of Vicksburg, and marohod through Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi ...
Medway, Mass - Page 569
The bell was manufactured by George Holbrook, of Medway, Mass. Also, in April of the same year, a clock was procured by subscription, which was made ...
East Providence, RI - Page 612
Congregational Church of East Providence, RI : Rev. Leverett S. Woodworth, pastor ; George Curtis, delegate. After a hearing before the council, ...
Roxbury, Mass - Page 614
AC Thompson, of Roxbury, Mass. ; 8, chant, — " I will give you pastors according to mine own heart ;" 9, installing prayer, by Rev. ...
Burlington, Vt - Page 845
He was a native of Benson, Vf., and graduated at Burlington, Vt., in 1845. The sermon was preached by llev. Ebenezer Porter Dyer, consecrating prayer ...
Nashua, NH - Page 584
Edward L Clark was born in Nashua, NH, Feb. 3, 1838 ; fitted for college at Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.; graduated at Brown University, ...
Baltimore - Page 705
In 1840, the " Washingtonian Movement" commenced, which was started in Baltimore by a few individuals. At this time there was a complete overhauling ...
Norfolk, Conn - Page 614
was principal of academics in Goshcn, Brooklyn, and Norfolk, Conn., for eight years ; was ordained pastor of church .in Milton Palish, Litchfield, ...
Bradford, Vt - Page 757
In due time he united with the Congregational Church in Bradford, Vt., and to the day of his death continued a most worthy and exemplary member, ...
Princeton, Mass - Page 592
accepted an appointment as principal of the English and classical school at Princeton, Mass., where he labored two or three years with signal success. ...
Pawtucket - Page 729
3," which was done during the year, by exchange with William Jefiers, of Pawtucket, for one of his engines, using the same name and number. ...
Winthrop, Me - Page 707
He had given especial attention to surgery, and had practiced as a physician previous to his removal to Winthrop, Me. ...
Princeton - Page 751
Alter remaining at Princeton several years, his physicians decided t hut his life depended on his leaving the ministry and engaging in moro activo or ...
Gettysburg, Pa - Page 646
Regt. ; wounded at Gettysburg, Pa. Aoting Master Frederic Crocker, pro. to licut. for bravery at Sabine Pass; afterwards commanded an expedition that ...
Norfolk, Va - Page 885
Their children were the following: Henry Hedge, married Mary Tcxanna Whitehurst, of Norfolk, Va. Grace Webster, married Horace Parker Chandler, Esq., ...
Smithfield, RI - Page 885
Charles Wcscott Harris was born in Smithfield, RI, Aug. 1 2, 1822. He was the son of Handy Harris and Abigail Kent. The father began lifo as n ...
Grand Island, Neb - Page 534
She died at Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 3, 1875, while on lior way home from California, where she had been endeavoring to regain her failing health. ...
Amherst, Mass - Page 616
Hull, delegate. Rev. Abel Kingman Packard, of Anoka, Minn. Rev. WS Tyler, DD, of Amherst, Mass. The council organized with Rev. Charles W.
New Gloucester, Me - Page 883
the practice of law, but .seeing a better opening in the town of New Gloucester, Me., removed there and opened an office in the following September. ...
Middletown, Conn - Page 615
He married, first, Elizabeth, daughter of Deacon William Lymiin, of Middletown, Conn. ; second, Rebecca, daughter of Deacon Peter Smith, of Andover, ...
Winchester, Va - Page 634
March 10th, for Winchester, Va., by the way of Berry ville, twenty-four miles; marched from Winchester to Snicker's Gup, by the way of Berry ville, ...
West Point, NY - Page 627
Putnam's regiment at West Point, NY, 1781, several persons from North Bridgowntcr : Joshua Cushman. Simeon Packard. Thomas Packard. Marlboro Packard. ...
Saco, Me - Page 612
Blades, of Saco, Me., who was invited by vote of the church on July 19, 1880. This call was accepted Aug. 18, 1880. Josiah W. ...
Wilmington, NC - Page 646
0., February 18th; Wilmington, NC, February 21st; of Richmond, April 3d ; flight of the Confederate officers of State from Richmond, ...
Deerfield, Mass - Page 842
1841 ; now resides in Deerfield, Mass. Rev. Ira Henry Thomas Blanchard was pastor here several months, from about Jan. 1, 1842. ...
Kingston, Mass - Page 663
Sto(«on, of Kingston, Mass., under the firm of Bartlett & Stetson, commenced Oct. 27, 1848. Mr. Bartlett left the firm after a term of one year, ...
Halifax, Mass - Page 826
home for three years, going thence to Illinois to preside over an academic institution sustained by the munificence of John Tillson, of Halifax, Mass. ...
Canaan, Me - Page 756
Calef, of Canaan, Me. The church where his ordination took place not being large enough to contain the audience, a bower was made, covered with green ...
Reading, Mass - Page 667
Daniel Temple, of Reading, Mass., and Isaac Bird were ordained as missionaries to the heathen, in the old meeting-house. ...
North Cambridge, Mass - Page 582
Couch removed to North Cambridge, Mass., where he received an invitation to preach. Here also the people had taken possession of the house he was to ...
Brighton, Mass - Page 610
21, I860; afterwards settled in Brighton, Mass., and Stockton, Cal., where he died from the effects of an accident. ...
Exeter, NH - Page 884
Mitchell was educated at the public schools of his native town, and at the academies at Bridgewater and Exeter, NH, and at a very early age he entered ...
Weymouth, Mass - Page 751
He consequently removed to Weymouth, Mass., where he entered into commercial business, and was quite successful. ...
Lowville, NY - Page 793
at Lowville, NY, where he remained flve years, after which he spent several years in the life insurance business and as superintendent of agencies. ...
White Plains - Page 754
About the third day on my homeward march I reached the great road from White Plains to my native home, and was providentially overtaken by my ...
Millbury, Mass - Page 509
Soon after, the machines were much improved by Thomas Blanchard, of Millbury, Mass., and Samuel Rogers, of East Bridgewater. ...
Plymouth - Page 772
were such that it not only supplied its own needs, but was able to furnish quantities of grain for the neighboring markets of Weymouth and Plymouth. ...
Taunton - Page 885
From the time of his removal from Taunton till August, 1851, ho practiced in Wareham, Plymouth Co., but ho then returned to Taunton, where he remained ...
Braintree - Page 667
Storrs, DD, of Braintree, preached the sermon ; Rev. Daniel Thomas, of Abington, gave the charge ; and Rev. S. Green the right hand of fellowship. Mr. ...
Pembroke - Page 508
Joseph Torrey, from Pembroke and Hanson Church. llev. Dr. Baldwin was chosen moderator ; Rev. J. Torrey, scribe. The following persons, who were ...
Hanover - Page 864
He served his time as an apprentice to John Bailey, clockmaker, at Hanover. His apprenticeship being ended, aud having made all the tools needed for ...
Cambridge - Page 777
Hodges was a resident of Cambridge, where, with the blessings of an ample fortune, he was permitted to enjoy the social and literary associations of ...
Andover - Page 533
He was educated in the public schools of the town and at Andover, and for several years followed school-teaching as a business apart of the time, ...
Roekland - Page 528
List of women in the town of Roekland qualified to vote in the election of school committee, as made out by the selectmen, March 3, 1884 : Sarah E. ...
Dublin - Page 835
the good ship, the ' Katherine,' of Dublin," having been dispatched from the Emerald Isle to bring aid to the distressed colonists. ...
Klin - Page 723
Tim city has a good public library in Satueket Block, corner of Main and Klin .Streets, containing upwards of eight thousand volumes. ...
Canterbury - Page 576
He had published three sermons, one of which wus that on leaving Canterbury. He married (first) Mary DeWitt, of Norwich, April 29,1802; (second) Maria ...
Newport - Page 754
Sullivan, who had command, intended to gain possession of Newport, then in the hands of the British. After quitting the service I made up my mind to ...
Paris - Page 627
We have brought the account down to the close of the war, or to the time of the signing of the treat}' at Paris, in November, 1782. ...
Dover - Page 799
Ralph Sanger, of Dover. Simeon (îary, another of the committee, was grandfather of Mrs. John Reed. Eleazer Gary was.
Oxford - Page 704
Hatton, Henry Traveller, Elias Sewell, Boston Foye, Cicsur Easton, Cuffee Wright, Susannah Huggins, and Oxford, who were married while servants in the ...
Bristol - Page 543
It is the northwest town in the county of Plymouth, adjoining the county of Norfolk, or Old Colony lino, on the north and the county of Bristol on the ...
Northampton - Page 628
This meeting so inflamed the people that a mob of fifteen hundred persons assembled at Northampton, to prevent the sitting of the courte. ...