First Generation 1. Abel F. GOODNOW was born of Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 155. Goodnow, Abel F. Shelburne, Mass. $50,000 Started with small means. Formerly did business in New York. Now in company with the Lamsons.

First Generation 1. Phineas WRIGHT was born of Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 155. Wright, Phineas. Northfield, Mass. $50,000 Formerly a grocer in Boston, where by industry and good management he prospered in money-making till reason jogged him and said, "Enough!" He wisely took the hint, and retired to his peaceful retreat to enjoy the furits of his labors.

First Generation 1. Charles POMEROY was born in Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 155. Pomeroy, Charles. Northfield, Mass. $50,000 A native of Warwick, and grandson of old Dr. Pomeroy, a celebrated physician of that town, and of the stock of Pomeroys that formerly constitued a large portion of the stiff aristocracy of Northampton. Deputy-Sheriff, and highly respected for his moral and social qualities. A gentleman, and a good citizen.

First Generation 1. Jonathan MINOT was born of Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 155. Minot, Jonathan. Northfield, Mass. $50,000 Late from Boston, where he was engaged in trade. Came to this town, purchased, and turned his attention to farming. Is very industrious, minds his own business, and lets others alone. He takes a deep interest in educational matters, and verifies his interest by more substantial benefactions. He is very benevolent, and a good citizen.

First Generation 1. Jay FAY was born of Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 154. Fay, Joel Northfield, Mass. $50,000 Began trade in Boston without a dollar, - went into the coal and fuel business, - prospered, and accumulated a competency. Came to the country, where he could enjoy more, in this delightful, quiet town, than could be found in the noisy, pent-up city. He is highly respected, and meets with cheerfulness all the demands of benevolence and charity. He takes a deep interest in the religious society to which he belongs.

First Generation - Henry Wells Clapp - son of Parsons Clapp & Phebe Wells 1. Henry Wells CLAPP was born in 1792 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. He died on 17 Mar 1869 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 154. Clapp, Henry. Greenfield, Mass. $200,000 Began poor. Formerly jeweller. Now retired. Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Franklin County, Massachusetts, Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1895, p. 133. Henry Wells Clapp was a goldsmith, and conducted a successful business in New York City for many years, being a member of the firm of Palmer & Clapp, who commenced business on Reed Street, New York, in 1820. Retiring from the firm in 1835, he settled in Greenfield, at the corner of Main and High Streets, where he owned a large property. He became interested in real estate, and laid out Franklin Street - on which his daughter, Mrs. Russell, now resides - besides engaging in other enterprises. He was a large stockholder inthe Russell Cutlery Company, was President of the Connecticut Railroad, the Franklin County Agricultural Society, the Greenfield Bank, Franklin Savings Institution, Greenfield Cemetery Association, and the Gas Company, and was always ready to support with financial aid and practical business ability any well-concerted enterprises that promised to be of benefit to the community. He was a prominent member of the Episcopal church, and gave liberally toward ! the erection of St. James's Chapel. He was a man of literary and artistic tastes, possessing a good knowledge of ancient and modern history, general English literature, and much genealogical information. He combined justice with charity, and gave freely of his wealth, alway using, however, a wise discrimination. His death occured in Greenfield, on March 17,1869. He had five children by his first wife, all of whom reached maturity, and became heads of as many respective families. History of Greenfield Shire Town of Franklin County Massachusetts, by Francis M. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass., Vol. II, 1904. p. 847-8. Born in Sprinfield in 1798, and when sixteen years old began to learn the trade of goldsmith and jeweler at Newark, N.J. He entered into business in New York, and soon accumulated what was considered a good fortune in those days. His mother was a daughter of Dr. Henry Wells of Montague, which fact probably accounts for his locaton in this town. He came here in 1835 and purchased the Gould place, where he resided until his death. He took great interest and pride in everything which promoted the interest of the town. He never would accept political office, but was president of the Greenfield Bank, the Franklin County Agricultural Society, the Green River Cemetery Company, the Greenfield Gas Light Company, the Franklin Savings Institution and of the Connecticut River Railroad Company. It was largely through the influence of Mr. Clapp that the "Greenfield Branch" of the Vermont & Massachusetts Railroad was made a part of the main line from Grouts to Greenfield, and from ! thence to Brattleboro, the branch. He was the leading spirit in the consolidation of the Springfield & Northampton and the Northampton & Greenfield railroads to form the Connecticut River Railroad Company. In this matter he had the sharp opposition of other leading men of Greenfield where officers in the local road. As an example of his interest in the town, he and Jonathan Bird employed at their own expense a distinguished engineer to come here and estimat the expense of bringing in an abudant water supply, either by erecting a reservoir upon the Rocky Moutain and forcing the supply from the Connecticut, or other means. He built the first town hall, as is related in town records. He sold to the laboring men of te town little homes, giving easy terms of payment and doing much for their prosperity and success. The great elms on Franklin and east Main streets are a living monument to his memory. He loaned his money to promote Greenfield industries, and at his death was ! mourned as the leading man and well beloved citizen of the town. Henry Wells CLAPP and Eliza BALDWIN were married in 1823. Henry Wells CLAPP and Eliza BALDWIN had the following children: +2 i. Cornelia CLAPP (born about 1825). +3 ii. Caroline Matilda CLAPP (born on 1 Feb 1824). +4 iii. Elizabeth CLAPP. Henry Wells CLAPP and Ann C. HILLIARD were married on 2 Jun 1833. Ann C. HILLIARD (daughter of Robert Bell HILLIARD and Sophia CRANE) was born on 5 Oct 1807. Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Franklin County, Massachusetts, Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1895, p. 133. of New York City. Henry Wells CLAPP and Ann C. HILLIARD had the following children: +5 i. Isabella CLAPP.

First Generation 1. Wendell DAVIS. Wendell DAVIS and Caroline SMITH were married on 1 Sep 1802 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Wendell DAVIS and Caroline SMITH had the following children: +2 i. George Thomas DAVIS (born on 12 Jan 1810). 3 ii. Wendell Thornton DAVIS died on 3 Dec 1876 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 154. Davis, Wendell T. Greenfield, Mass. $50,000 History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Volumes 2, Greenfield, Mass. 1904. p. 814. Brother of George T., graduated at Harvard in 1838, studied at the Cambridge law school and was admitted to the bar in 1841. For seven years he was the junior of the celebrated law firm of Davis, Devens & Davis. He was not enamoured with the law, and became largely interested in real estate operations, to the care of which he gave the most of his time. He became in 1844 the clerk and treasurer of the upper locks and canal at Montague, which became the Turners Falls Company, and to him, more than any other belongs the credit of the building up of that busy place. Mr. Davise held many public offices, the duties of which he fulfilled faithfully and well, and to the satisfaction of the public. He was twice a member of the legislature, many years selectman, a trail justice for a long time, and register in bankruptcy under the United States government for several years. He was passionately fond of music and for a long time director of the choir in the Unitarian church. ! During his active practice in the courts, he had a partner, at one time, Austin DeWolf, and afterward Franklin G. Fessenden. Second Generation 2. George Thomas DAVIS (Wendell-1) was born on 12 Jan 1810 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 29 Aug 1834 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 17 Jun 1877 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine. He was buried in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 154. Davis, George T. Greenfield, Mass. $50,000 Parlty inherited, and partly by marriage. Lawyer, and among the first at the Franklin bar. Has been Member of the Massachusetts Senate - now Member of Congress. He is distinguished for his excellent social qualities and active benevolence. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 1774 - 1989. Bicentennial Edition. Compiled by The Congress of The United States. Government Printing Office, United States. 1989. p. 877 Davis, George Thomas, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Sandwich, Mass., January 12, 1810; was graduated from Harvard University in 1829; studied law at Cambridge and Greenfield, Mass; was admitted to the bar in 1832 and commenced practice in Greenfield, Franklin County; established the Franklin Mercury in 1833; member of the State senate in 1839 and 1840; elected as a Whig to the Thirty-second Congress (March 4, 1851 - March 1853); was not a candidate for renomination in 1852; resumed the practice of law in Taunton and Greenfield, Mass.; member of the State house of representatives in 1861; moved to Portland, Maine, where he died June 17, 1877; interment in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Mass. History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass. 1904, Volume 2, p. 813. Son of Wendell Davis, Esq., a leading citizen of Sandwich, Mass. He graduated in 1829 from Harvard in a class of which Chief Justice George T. Bigelow, Dr. Oliver Wendell Homes and Reverend James Freeman Clarke were members. He came to Greenfield and entered the office of Wells & Alvord, finding as fellow students, Benjamin R. Curtis and David Aiken. He graduated at the Cambridge law school and practised for a time at Taunton, but returned to Greenfield in 1833. He soon after established the Franklin Mercury, which was conducted with great skill, but his professional duties taking all his attention, he sold the paper to the Gazette in 1837. He was in the Massachusetts Senate and also a member of the House. He represented the old Connecticut river district in the National Congress, where he made a marked impression. George Thomas DAVIS and Harriet T. RUSSELL were married in 1834. Harriet T. RUSSELL died in 1862. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 214. of Boston, Mass. George Thomas DAVIS and 2nd Wife were married in 1865 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine.

First Generation 1. Ezra PURPLE was born on 19 Sep 1780 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 1 Oct 1812 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 6 Nov 1852 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 305. of Gill, Mass. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 154. Purple, Ezra. Gill, Mass. $50,000 A farmer of the first water, and delights in his profession, - at least, he is not ashamed of it; and if he is "purple," he never blushes to own his relations to mother earth. Ezra PURPLE and Clarissa SMEAD were married on 5 Nov 1812 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Clarissa SMEAD (daughter of Jonathan SMEAD and Rosanna PATTERSON) was born on 6 Jun 1786 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 4 Nov 1842 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ezra PURPLE and Clarissa SMEAD had the following children: +2 i. Jonathan PURPLE (born on 4 Dec 1813). +3 ii. Emeline Clarissa PURPLE (born on 31 Oct 1815). 4 iii. Josephine Marietta PURPLE was born on 28 Feb 1818 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 4 May 1818 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. +5 iv. Josephine Marietta PURPLE (born on 17 Aug 1820). 6 v. Ezra Orton PURPLE was born on 21 Nov 1822 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 9 Dec 1873 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 525 of Gill, Mass. Unmarried 7 vi. Infant PURPLE died on 3 Oct 1824 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. +8 vii. Sarah Elizabeth PURPLE (born on 28 Mar 1828). Second Generation 2. Jonathan PURPLE (Ezra-1) was born on 4 Dec 1813 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jonathan PURPLE and Mary E. HUSE were married on 18 Jan 1871 in Farmington, Franklin, Maine. Mary E. HUSE was the daughter of Joseph HUSE and Louisa ROWELL. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 525 of Framingham. 3. Emeline Clarissa PURPLE (Ezra-1) was born on 31 Oct 1815 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Oct 1847 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Death location listed as Peru, Miami, Indiana in History of Gill, Franklin, Mass. Emeline Clarissa PURPLE and Arad HUNT were married in 1835 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. They were married on 25 Oct 1836 in , Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 1 Oct 1836 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 525 of Bambridge, N.Y. Emeline Clarissa PURPLE and M. W. SEELY were married in Sep 1846 in , Franklin, Massachusetts. 5. Josephine Marietta PURPLE (Ezra-1) was born on 17 Aug 1820 in , Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 29 Jul 1879 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Josephine Marietta PURPLE and Josiah Dean CANNING were married on 1 Nov 1842 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Josiah Dean CANNING (son of Rev. Josiah Weeks CANNING and Almira SMITH) was born on 31 Aug 1816 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Mar 1892 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 525 of Gill, Mass. Josephine Marietta PURPLE and Josiah Dean CANNING had the following children: 9 i. Cornelia CANNING was born on 14 Mar 1844 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 25 Mar 1867 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 10 ii. Clara CANNING was born on 15 Feb 1847 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Aug 1848 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Cholera infantum +11 iii. Carrie CANNING (born on 19 Dec 1849). +12 iv. George CANNING (born on 21 Nov 1852). 13 v. Donald CANNING was born on 19 Feb 1855 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 23 Sep 1884 in De Land, Volusia, Florida. +14 vi. Sarah CANNING (born on 4 Oct 1857). 8. Sarah Elizabeth PURPLE (Ezra-1) was born on 28 Mar 1828 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Sarah Elizabeth PURPLE and Samuel HART were married on 11 Jun 1856. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 525 of Marietta, Ohio

First Generation - Ira Arms - son of Moses Arms & Catherine Bardwell 1.. Ira ARMS was born on 13 May 1783 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 9 Sep 1859 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 152. Arms, Ira - Buckland, Mass. $50,000 Began poor. Formerly a farmer in Shelburne, ow retired. A man who has made himself useful in various ways. Distinguished for sets of benevolence, both of a public and private nature. Has frequently been a member of the State Legislature. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 16 of Shelburne, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 35 Settled in Shelburne. He was a generous benefactor to his adopted town, and left by will for the Arms Academy $1,800; for the Arms Library $5,000; the Arms Cemetery $1,000; the Cong. church in Shelburne $6,000; to Charitable assoications $5,000. Ira ARMS and Sophia ALLEN were married on 13 Dec 1806. Sophia ALLEN (daughter of Capt. Quintus ALLEN and Dorothy STEBBINS) was born about 1789 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 2 Nov 1848.

First Generation 1.. Isaac ABERCROMBIE was born on 30 Sep 1759 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 4 Dec 1847 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Settled in Pelham; Justice of the Peace, 1800; rep. 1819; removed to Cheapside about 1830. Isaac ABERCROMBIE and Martha MC CULLOCK were married on 26 Jan 1790. Martha MC CULLOCK died on 15 Apr 1837 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. Isaac ABERCROMBIE and Martha MC CULLOCK had the following children: 2 i. William Hyslop ABERCROMBIE was born on 4 Aug 1791 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Oct 1811. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Grad. W. C., 1811. 3 ii. Isaac ABERCROMBIE was born on 20 Jul 1793 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Sep 1872. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Died without issue. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Merchant, farmer, dep sheriff. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 153. Abercrombie, Isaac. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Abercrombie, Ariel. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Abercrombie, Isaac. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Inherited a portion, but they improved upon their inherance, mostly by trading. They are brothers, and natives of Pelham; sons of a highly respectable farmer, and grandsons of the late venerable Scotch clergyman of that town, who preached in the same pulpit that was once occupied by the notorious Stephen Burroughs. The Abercrombies are much respected, and receive the confidence of the public where they live. But the two I's (I-saac and I-ra,) always would look somewhat askew on one important subject; they are old bachelors, ye see. Both of them are bank directors, when they ought to be family directors - a much more tenable office. 4 iii. Ira ABERCROMBIE was born on 25 Sep 1795 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Apr 1796 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 153. Abercrombie, Isaac. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Abercrombie, Ariel. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Abercrombie, Isaac. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Inherited a portion, but they improved upon their inherance, mostly by trading. They are brothers, and natives of Pelham; sons of a highly respectable farmer, and grandsons of the late venerable Scotch clergyman of that town, who preached in the same pulpit that was once occupied by the notorious Stephen Burroughs. The Abercrombies are much respected, and receive the confidence of the public where they live. But the two I's (I-saac and I-ra,) always would look somewhat askew on one important subject; they are old bachelors, ye see. Both of them are bank directors, when they ought to be family directors - a much more tenable office. +5 iv. Sally ABERCROMBIE (born on 12 May 1797). 6 v. Lucinda ABERCROMBIE was born on 13 May 1798 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 23 Jul 1798 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. +7 vi. Dr. Otis ABERCROMBIE (born on 25 Jun 1802). 8 vii. Ira ABERCROMBIE was born on 28 Jan 1805 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 14 Jul 1870. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Died without issue. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Trader, banker, rep.; prom. in town affairs many years; selectman. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 152. Abercrombie, Ira. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 +9 viii. Ariel ABERCROMBIE (born on 21 Oct 1807). 10 ix. Lucinda ABERCROMBIE was born on 20 Apr 1809 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 17 May 1856. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Died unmarried. Second Generation 5. Sally ABERCROMBIE (Isaac-1) was born on 12 May 1797 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Jan 1866. Sally ABERCROMBIE and Waterrman FULLER were married. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. of Ludlow. Sally ABERCROMBIE and Waterrman FULLER had the following children: 11 i. George W. FULLER. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. of the "brick house." 7.. Dr. Otis ABERCROMBIE (Isaac-1) was born on 25 Jun 1802 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 24 Jan 1851. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Graduated W. C., 1823. Settled in Lunenburg. Dr. Otis ABERCROMBIE and Dorothy L. PUTNAM were married on 16 Jun 1835. 9.. Ariel ABERCROMBIE (Isaac-1) was born on 21 Oct 1807 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Mar 1874. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Farmer and tavern keeper at Cheapside, Mass. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 153. Abercrombie, Isaac. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Abercrombie, Ariel. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Abercrombie, Isaac. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Inherited a portion, but they improved upon their inherance, mostly by trading. They are brothers, and natives of Pelham; sons of a highly respectable farmer, and grandsons of the late venerable Scotch clergyman of that town, who preached in the same pulpit that was once occupied by the notorious Stephen Burroughs. The Abercrombies are much respected, and receive the confidence of the public where they live. But the two I's (I-saac and I-ra,) always would look somewhat askew on one important subject; they are old bachelors, ye see. Both of them are bank directors, when they ought to be family directors - a much more tenable office. Ariel ABERCROMBIE and Elizabeth Brooks FULLER were married on 19 Jun 1845 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Elizabeth Brooks FULLER (daughter of Aaron FULLER and Elizabeth HILL) was born on 8 Apr 1817 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 1 Mar 1825 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ariel ABERCROMBIE and Elizabeth Brooks FULLER had the following children: +12 i. Robert ABERCROMBIE (born on 24 Apr 1846). 13 ii. Elizabeth ABERCROMBIE was born on 26 Sep 1848 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. 14 iii. William H. ABERCROMBIE was born on 23 Sep 1851 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. 15 iv. Hattie F. ABERCROMBIE was born on 11 Jul 1860 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. Third Generation 12.. Robert ABERCROMBIE (Ariel-2, Isaac-1) was born on 24 Apr 1846 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 5. Farmer at Cheapside; pres. Greenfield Savings Bank. Robert ABERCROMBIE and Ellen M. CRAWFORD were married on 30 Dec 1873. Ellen M. CRAWFORD (daughter of Robert CRAWFORD) died on 6 Jun 1892. Robert ABERCROMBIE and Ellen M. CRAWFORD had the following children: 16 i. Robert Crawford ABERCROMBIE was born on 9 Nov 1874 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. 17 ii. Elizabeth Brooks ABERCROMBIE was born on 31 Dec 1876 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 11 Dec 1890. 18 iii. James Douglas ABERCROMBIE was born on 29 Aug 1878 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. 19 iv. Harold Francis ABERCROMBIE was born on 7 Sep 1880 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. 20 v. William Huntington ABERCROMBIE was born on 6 Sep 1885 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts. 21 vi. Edward Marion ABERCROMBIE was born on 26 May 1892 in Cheapside, Franklin, Massachusetts.

First Generation - Asa Stebbins - Son of Joseph Stebbins & Mary Stratton. 1. Col. Asa STEBBINS was born on 28 Mar 1767 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Sep 1844 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 321 Lived on the old homestead, where he built, in 1800, the brick house now standing; was a large farmer and with his brother, Col. Joseph, built the famous Meadow Mills, 179_; col. in the militia; forward in civil affairs; selectman 14 years; rep. 11 years. Col. Asa STEBBINS and Emilia HARVEY were married in 1790. Emilia HARVEY (daughter of Simeon HARVEY and Mary ARMS) was born on 25 Mar 1769 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 8 Aug 1841 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Col. Asa STEBBINS and Emilia HARVEY had the following children: +2 i. Marietta STEBBINS (born on 26 Jan 1791). 3 ii. Polly STEBBINS was born on 24 Nov 1792 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 321 Deaf mute; died unmarried. 4 iii. Rowland STEBBINS was born on 16 Oct 1794 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Aug 1848 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 321 Killed on Conn. R.R.; deaf mute He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5 iv. Daughter STEBBINS was born on 11 Jan 1797 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p. 315. Stillborn. She died on 11 Jan 1797 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. +6 v. Emilia STEBBINS (born on 30 Mar 1798). +7 vi. Asa STEBBINS (born on 25 Mar 1800). 8 vii. Henry STEBBINS was born on 18 Mar 1802 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 27 Jun 1803 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 154. Stebbins, Asa. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Stebbins, Henry. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Sons of Col. Asa Stebbins, from whom they inherited their property. Colonel Stebbins was a practical, first-rate farmer. A man unostentatious and modest in his deportment, well-informed and in every respect a valuable citizen, he held many municipal offices, and often represented the town in the Legislature, where he honorably acquitted himself on many important committees. At his death, he left a fortune of between one and two hundred thousand dollars. He was a son of "old Joe Stebbins," a man of peculiar temperament, of indomitable perseverance in acquiring wealth, - a tanner and shoemaker by trade, yet probably the richest farmer in old Hampshire county in his day. Nothing too small for him to make money out of, from four-horse load of leather; and from a dozen of hen's eggs to stall of fifty head of fat oxen. Always ready to buy land, but would not be persuaded to sign a deed. He seemed to have an ambition to "own all the land that joined him." He lived to b! e near ninety, and to the last his "eye was not dim," when there was a prospect for a good bargain, nor his "natural force abated" in the business to which his whole life had been devoted. The subjects of this sketch are excellent farmers, not aspiring to any other calling than that so long pursued by their father and grandfather. They, too, are valuable members of society, and do not shrink from that responsibility which their rank and fortune require of them in community. A distinguished citizen of Massachusetts once remarked, that "no fortune had ever descended to the third generation in New England." Here is an honorable exception. +9 viii. Mary Ann STEBBINS (born on 27 Mar 1804). +10 ix. Henry STEBBINS (born on 15 Jul 1806). 11 x. Helen Maria STEBBINS was born on 11 Dec 1808 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Dec 1808 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. +12 xi. Sarah Lyman STEBBINS (born on 4 May 1810). +13 xii. Frances STEBBINS (born on 20 Jun 1812). 14 xiii. Sophia STEBBINS was born on 14 Aug 1814 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 22 Sep 1819 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Marietta STEBBINS (Asa-1) was born on 26 Jan 1791 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 4 Dec 1820 in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marietta STEBBINS and Dr. William H. WILLIAMS were married on 29 Dec 1813 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Dr. William H. WILLIAMS (son of Dr. William Stoddard WILLIAMS and Mary HOYT) was born on 28 Jun 1792 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 22 Jun 1855. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 385 M.D.; Practiced in Ill. and Ky., but made a permanent settlement in Athol; was justice of the peace, and many years postmaster. Marietta STEBBINS and Dr. William H. WILLIAMS had the following children: 15 i. Edward Jenner WILLIAMS was born on 5 Jul 1814 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Aug 1822 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. +16 ii. Charles Stebbins WILLIAMS (born on 28 Feb 1816). 17 iii. Son WILLIAMS was born on 8 Nov 1820 in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p. 324. Stillborn. He died on 8 Nov 1820 in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts. 6. Emilia STEBBINS (Asa-1) was born on 30 Mar 1798 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Emilia STEBBINS and Abel HOUGHTON were married on 18 Sep 1817 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 322 of St. Albans, Vt. Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p. 200. of Guilford, Vt., 1817 7. Asa STEBBINS (Asa-1) was born on 25 Mar 1800 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 4 Oct 1864 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 323 Built, in 1824, the brick house now standing on lot No. 43; a prominent man in town affairs; selectman; many years treasurer; rep. 1852; farmer. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 154. Stebbins, Asa. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Stebbins, Henry. Deerfield, Mass. $50,000 Sons of Col. Asa Stebbins, from whom they inherited their property. Colonel Stebbins was a practical, first-rate farmer. A man unostentatious and modest in his deportment, well-informed and in every respect a valuable citizen, he held many municipal offices, and often represented the town in the Legislature, where he honorably acquitted himself on many important committees. At his death, he left a fortune of between one and two hundred thousand dollars. He was a son of "old Joe Stebbins," a man of peculiar temperament, of indomitable perseverance in acquiring wealth, - a tanner and shoemaker by trade, yet probably the richest farmer in old Hampshire county in his day. Nothing too small for him to make money out of, from four-horse load of leather; and from a dozen of hen's eggs to stall of fifty head of fat oxen. Always ready to buy land, but would not be persuaded to sign a deed. He seemed to have an ambition to "own all the land that joined him." He lived to be n! ear ninety, and to the last his "eye was not dim," when there was a prospect for a good bargain, nor his "natural force abated" in the business to which his whole life had been devoted. The subjects of this sketch are excellent farmers, not aspiring to any other calling than that so long pursued by their father and grandfather. They, too, are valuable members of society, and do not shrink from that responsibility which their rank and fortune require of them in community. A distinguished citizen of Massachusetts once remarked, that "no fortune had ever descended to the third generation in New England." Here is an honorable exception. Asa STEBBINS and Maria STOWELL were married on 15 Dec 1824 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Maria STOWELL (daughter of Asahel STOWELL) was born in 1802. She died on 13 Apr 1872. Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p. 234. of Petersham, Mass. Asa STEBBINS and Maria STOWELL had the following children: +18 i. Edward William STEBBINS (born on 18 Oct 1826). +19 ii. Francis Ward STEBBINS (born on 8 Nov 1829). 20 iii. Fanny Emelia STEBBINS was born on 27 Jul 1832 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 16 Aug 1851. 21 iv. Asa Harvey STEBBINS was born on 12 Apr 1836 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 7 Apr 1837 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. +22 v. Asa Harvey STEBBINS (born on 5 Apr 1839). +23 vi. Horace Stowell STEBBINS (born on 15 Nov 1840). 9. Mary Ann STEBBINS (Asa-1) was born on 27 Mar 1804 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 16 Nov 1887. Mary Ann STEBBINS and Luke WRIGHT were married on 21 Nov 1832 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 393 Date listed as: Nov. 21, 1830. Luke WRIGHT (son of Asahel WRIGHT and Mercy WHITE) was born on 27 Nov 1801 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Jan 1878. 10. Henry STEBBINS (Asa-1) was born on 15 Jul 1806 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 6 Oct 1832 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts Henry STEBBINS and Mary Ann JACKSON were married in 1832. Mary Ann JACKSON died on 6 Nov 1886. Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p. 207. of Oswell, Vt., 1832. Henry STEBBINS and Mary Ann JACKSON had the following children: +24 i. John Henry STEBBINS (born on 7 Aug 1833). +25 ii. Julia A. STEBBINS (born on 24 Jun 1837). 12. Sarah Lyman STEBBINS (Asa-1) was born on 4 May 1810 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Mar 1833 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Sarah Lyman STEBBINS and Dr. James H. HENRY were married on 19 Apr 1832 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 458 Doctor; 1833; removed to Brooklyn, N.Y. Sarah Lyman STEBBINS and Dr. James H. HENRY had the following children: 26 i. Child HENRY was born on 25 Feb 1833 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p. 291. Stillborn. Child HENRY died on 25 Feb 1833 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 13. Frances STEBBINS (Asa-1) was born on 20 Jun 1812 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Frances STEBBINS and Gardner G. SMITH were married on 15 Sep 1833 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 322 of st. Albans, Vt.

First Generation 1. John SAUNDERSON was born of Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 152. Saunderson, John. $75,000 Farmer. Much engaged with stocks and mortgages.

First Generation 1. Zebina Curtis NEWCOMB was born on 25 Aug 1791 in Bernardston, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Jun 1868 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 152. Newcomb, Zebina C. Son of Hezekiah N., and descended from one of the original families of the town. Inherited a part, and received some by marriage with the only child of teh late Judge Goodale, who founded the Goodale Academy. He is a trader - close calculator, prudent, and hs made money in his business. In his charities he is extremely cautions, yeat judicious. Is an ardent veligionst, and main pillar of the orthodox society in the town. History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902, p. 445 Mr. Newcomb was one of the representative men of the place, holding the office of town treasurer in 1823 and 1824, town clerk 1824, selectman and assessor the same year. In 1836 he was appointed justice of the peace, which office he ever afterward held. For 44 years he was an officer in the Congregational church, and for nearly fifty years was engaged in mercantile buisness in town, his store, sawmill, house and large tract of land being located on or near Fall River. The later years of his life his home was the present O. W. Gray place. Zebina Curtis NEWCOMB and Sarah LAWRENCE were married on 2 Mar 1859. Zebina Curtis NEWCOMB and Maria Lydia GOODALE were married on 27 Feb 1817. Maria Lydia GOODALE (daughter of Job GOODALE and Lydia FOOTE) was born on 22 Dec 1796 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Sep 1853 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. Zebina Curtis NEWCOMB and Maria Lydia GOODALE had the following children: 2 i. Henry Goodale NEWCOMB was born on 17 Jan 1818 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 8 Oct 1843. 3 ii. Martha Laurens NEWCOMB was born on 9 Jun 1820 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902, p. 445 Resided in Oakland, Ca; unmarried +4 iii. Jane N. NEWCOMB (born on 15 Jul 1822). 5 iv. Susan NEWCOMB was born on 31 May 1824 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 25 Feb 1848. 6 v. Elizabeth NEWCOMB was born on 15 Aug 1826 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 9 Nov 1827. +7 vi. John Curtis NEWCOMB (born on 28 Sep 1828). 8 vii. Elizabeth Maria NEWCOMB was born on 13 Oct 1831 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 12 Jan 1890. History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902, p. 446 Teacher; res. Beloit, Wis. and Quincy, Ill; unmarried. 9 viii. Edward NEWCOMB was born on 22 Nov 1834 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 30 Oct 1838 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. +10 ix. Richard Foote NEWCOMB (born on 20 Sep 1837). Second Generation 4. Jane N. NEWCOMB (Zebina Curtis-1) was born on 15 Jul 1822 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jane N. NEWCOMB and Theordore L. WRIGHT were married on 25 Nov 1853. Theordore L. WRIGHT died on 9 Oct 1866 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin. Jane N. NEWCOMB and Theordore L. WRIGHT had the following children: 11 i. Theodore L. WRIGHT Jr.. 7. John Curtis NEWCOMB (Zebina Curtis-1) was born on 28 Sep 1828 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902, p. 445 Removed June, 1853, to Beloit, Wis., where he was for several years of the firm of Wright & Newcomb, paper manufacturers, with salerooms at Chicago. They were burned out in the great Chicago fire in 1871, and he with his brother, R. F., went to Quincy, Ill, and bought a paper mill, and started it up under the firm name of Newcomb Brothers, still retaining his interest in the Beloit mills. He is now engage in the manufacture of picture frames in Chicago, Ill. John Curtis NEWCOMB and Mary DOUGLASS were married on 10 Nov 1859. Mary DOUGLASS (daughter of William D. DOUGLASS and Mary L. REYNOLDS) was born on 6 Feb 1838 in New York City, , New York. John Curtis NEWCOMB and Mary DOUGLASS had the following children: 12 i. William Douglas NEWCOMB was born on 21 Jan 1861. 13 ii. Mary Douglas NEWCOMB was born on 20 May 1870. 10. Richard Foote NEWCOMB (Zebina Curtis-1) was born on 20 Sep 1837 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902, p. 446 Served in the 52nd Reb. M.V.M., he enlisted as sergeant in Co. A, his service being with Banks' expedition. For some montsh he served on the brigade staff, having charge of the ordinace supplies, and later of the entire medical stores. Upon leaving the service, he was for some time associated with his father under the firm name of Z.C. Newcomb & Son. In 1866 he removed to Beloit, Wis., where he engaged in the paper making buiness with a wholesale house in Chicago. The company was burned out in the great Chicage fire of 1871, and soon after, he with his brother bought a paper mill at Quincy, Ill., and started it up under the firm name of Newcomb Brothers. In 1889 his mill was absorded by the American Straw Board Company, with Mr. Newcomb as its President. Mr. Newcomb, as well as his brother, merit the great success which has attended their business career. Mr. Newcomb resides in Qunicy, but much of his time is spent at their salesroom in Chicago. Richard Foote NEWCOMB and Eliz A. BOWMAN were married on 2 May 1860. Eliz A. BOWMAN was born in Oct 1833. She died on 28 Aug 1864. of Flushing, L.I. Richard Foote NEWCOMB and Eliz A. BOWMAN had the following children: +14 i. May Foote NEWCOMB (born on 2 Jun 1861). Richard Foote NEWCOMB and Annie M. RITCHIE were married on 22 Sep 1869. Annie M. RITCHIE (daughter of Dr. Henry RITCHIE and Eliza) was born on 24 May 1843. Richard Foote NEWCOMB and Annie M. RITCHIE had the following children: +15 i. Eliz Maria NEWCOMB (born on 15 Aug 1870). +16 ii. Sarah Ritchie NEWCOMB (born on 10 May 1873). 17 iii. Florence NEWCOMB. 18 iv. Richard Bernard NEWCOMB. Third Generation 14. May Foote NEWCOMB (Richard Foote-2, Zebina Curtis-1) was born on 2 Jun 1861. May Foote NEWCOMB and Joseph W. EMERY were married. of Quincy, Ill. 15. Eliz Maria NEWCOMB (Richard Foote-2, Zebina Curtis-1) was born on 15 Aug 1870. Eliz Maria NEWCOMB and John A. STILLWELL were married. 16. Sarah Ritchie NEWCOMB (Richard Foote-2, Zebina Curtis-1) was born on 10 May 1873. Sarah Ritchie NEWCOMB and Frank H. WHITNEY were married.

I've obtained sections of the following book for counties in northwestern Massachusetts. I will computerize and merge this information into individual family fills and post them as time permits. The source for these postings come from the book: The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. pgs 152 - 156 - Franklin County.

First Generation 1. Polycarpus Loring CUSHMAN was born on 21 Sep 1778 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 May 1855 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 152. Cushman, Hon. Polycrpus. $50,000 Descendant of the old Cushman family, the original settlers of the town. A farmer by profession, and a thorough one. Has done more to advance the agricultural interest in this part of the State than any individual. At a time when party feeling ran high, (as when did it not,) in this county, he and his son were rival candidates for the Senate. The Whigs carried the day, and the old gentleman beat his son; and most surely he had a right to beat his son. If he had not, who had? But during the session one of the members from Franklin died. Henry was one of the next two who had received the highest number of votes, and was chosen, so that although his father got the start of him in the political race, yet in the event he came up with him, and they both had a seat at the same Senate board. Mr. Cushman is high-mined and honorable in all his dealings and intercourse with his fellow-citizens, and like his son is liberal, public-spirited, and charitable. History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902, p. 368. He was justice of the peace for fourteen years. For the years 1810, 16 and 17, he was overseer of the poor, selectman and assessor; in 1816 and 1840, he went as representative to legislative halls; in1844 he was one of the senators from Franklin County. He was an enthusiastic farmer, progressive in the true sense of the term, and was one of the firs and most active members of the Franklin County Agricultural Society. His home was the place now owned by E. E. Benjamin. Polycarpus Loring CUSHMAN and Sally WYLES were married on 27 Nov 1804. Sally WYLES (daughter of David WYLES) died on 13 Apr 1845 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York. Polycarpus Loring CUSHMAN and Sally WYLES had the following children: +2 i. Henry Wyles CUSHMAN (born on 9 Aug 1805). Polycarpus Loring CUSHMAN and Abigail BARNARD were married on 21 Jul 1846. Abigail BARNARD was born on 29 Nov 1786 in Sterling, , Vermont. Second Generation 2. Henry Wyles CUSHMAN (Polycarpus Loring-1) was born on 9 Aug 1805 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Nov 1863 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. HENRY WYLES CUSHMAN, Lieutenant-Governor of Massachusetts 1851-52, and author of the "Cushman Genealogy," was born here Aug. 9, 1805; and died here Nov 21, 1863. (Source: Nason, Elias, 1811-1887. A gazetteer of the state of Massachusetts : with numerous illustrations on wood and steel / by Elias Nason. -- Boston : B.B. Russell, 1874. -- p. 82-83) The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 152. Cushman, Hon. Henry W. $50,000 Only child of the Hon. Polycarpus Cushman. Educated at Norwich University. After he graduated, kept school, then tavern, and was highly respected as a "Boniface." Left the toddy-stick for the plough, and became an excellent farmer. Has represented the town several years in the Legislature. Is President of the Franklin Agricultural Society, and also of the Franklin County Bank, at Greenfield. Has been a member of the Massachusetts Senate, and is now Lieutenant-Governor of the Commonwealth. All this weight of honor he has borne without totering, nor has any eminence on which he has stood made him giddy. he is decidedly a firm man, and self-possessed; but his greatest glory is the possession of the affection, esteem and confidence of his townsmen, for the interest he takes in everything that pertains to public good or private charity. He is a man of strong aspirations, and his Democratic friends confidently believe that his "end is not yet." History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902, p. 368. Mr Cushman supplemented his common school education by courses of study at Deerfield and New Salem Academies. When eighteen years of age he entered the military school of Capt. Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vt., pursuing his studies there for two years, and from this institution he received the degree of Master of Arts in 1827. After leaving school for some time he worked upon his father's farm summers, teaching during the winter season. He later assumed control of the hotel, which under his management was most prosperous. "Then and to the close of his life,he devoted himself to political and public trusts, to the care of his own means and the means of others, to literary and antiquarian researches, to a round of recurring duties, public and private, which he discharged with unfailing precision, honestly and judgment." For nineteen years he was clerk and treasurer of his town, for fifteen years a member of the school committee. In 1837, 39, 40 and 44 he represented his town in the State Legislature; in 1844 he was chosen by the Legislature to fill a vacancy in the senate caused by the death of his Franklin County colleague, and by a singular coincidence he was seated side by side with his father, Hon. P. L. Cushman, of opposite political views. The latter had been elected to the Senate for the term by the peoples vote. In 1847 and for five years after, he was the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor; and in 1851 - 52, there having been no choice by the people, he was chosen to that office by the Legislature. He was a director of the State Life Assurance Company at Worcester, and of the Conway Fire Insurance Co., a member of the State Board of Agriculture, which he actively aided in founding in 1852. He was a resident member of the New England Historic and Genealogical Society of Boston, and a corresponding member of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. In 1849 he was chosen the first president of he Franklin County Bank, Greenfield, an office he filled through life. For many years he was trustee of the Franklin Savings Institution, and at his death, its president, as he was also of the Franklin County Agricultural Society. In educational matters he was always interested and actively so, being all that is his power lay, to promote such interests in his own and other towns. His various bequests as heretofore noted, bear testimony to how much the town of Bernardston is indebted to him in this as well as in other ways. In historical matters he was intensely interested. It is to him that the Cushman family owe thanks for their excellent genealogy, and had he been spared longer, Bernardston annals would have been in print at least twenty-five years earlier. The Unitarian society lost in him an active, useful member, one whose interest and helpfulness were always to be relied upon, and in accordance with the provisions of his will, his home opposite the park became the parsonage for that society. For years he was superintendent of the Sunday School. The work he did toward planning and superintending the erection of the Institute buildings, Cushman Hall, Cushman Park and Library, attest his love and g! oodwill toward his fellow townsmen, who have every reason to hold his memory in grateful remembrance. Henry Wyles CUSHMAN and Maria Louisa DICKMAN were married on 16 Jun 1828. Maria Louisa DICKMAN (daughter of Thomas DICKMAN) died on 11 Oct 1855. Henry Wyles CUSHMAN and Anne Williams FETTYPLACE were married on 2 Jun 1858. Anne Williams FETTYPLACE was the daughter of Thomas FETTYPLACE.

Hi Paul, The Charlemont, MA Rices descend from Edmund-1.  Most of these lines have been documented by the Edmund Rice Assn.   "Sylvanus RICE, born Jan. 6, 1729; died in March, 1819; wed Esther Mins; captain, Massachusetts, is listed in 'Chapter Four Directory of Rice Revolutionary War Soldiers'. Source is "Book One: The Rice Family Celebrating Our Diversity", pages 116 and 161 which I have here.  Cheers, Jan Jordan in VT

First Generation 1. Olive PHILLIPS was born on 18 Jul 1830. She died on 13 Aug 1851. Second Generation 2. Ansel PHILLIPS was born on 16 Feb 1788 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Jan 1852 in Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinios. Ansel PHILLIPS and Esther RICE were married about 1828 in , Lewis, Virginia. 3. Esther RICE was born on 5 Oct 1805 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was baptized on 7 Feb 1808 in First Congregational Church, Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Dec 1853 in Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinios. Ansel PHILLIPS and Esther RICE had the following children: 1 i. Olive PHILLIPS. ii. Eliza PHILLIPS was born on 11 Jan 1833. iii. Laura PHILLIPS was born in May 1835. She died on 12 Feb 1853. iv. Jonathan PHILLIPS was born on 17 Jul 1837. He died on 12 Aug 1839. v. Edwin PHILLIPS was born on 26 Apr 1840. vi. Mathew PHILLIPS was born on 12 Feb 1842. vii. Francis PHILLIPS was born on 30 Sep 1844. viii. Austin Maxwell PHILLIPS was born on 22 Nov 1849. Third Generation 4. Elijah PHILLIPS was born on 14 Feb 1759 in Huntstown, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 27 Mar 1763 in Congregational Church, Huntstown, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in Mar 1840 in French Creek, Lewis, Virginia. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 572. Had fifteen children. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 217. Elijah Philips removed from Ashfield after 1807, and in June, 1817, resided in Randolph County, West Virginia. He is believed to have finally settled at French Creek, Upshur County, West Virginia, and is said to have died from cold, having become benumbed while hunting in the woods. Elijah PHILLIPS and Cynthia GOODWIN were married on 8 Oct 1781 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 189. Both of Ashfield, Mass., 1781. 5. Cynthia GOODWIN was born on 31 Jul 1766 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. She died in Jan 1839 in French Creek, Lewis, Virginia. Elijah PHILLIPS and Cynthia GOODWIN had the following children: i. Elijah S. PHILLIPS was born in 1783 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 27 Apr 1804 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 20 Sep 1847 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Buckland Upper City Cemetery, Buckland, , Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 572 Had a blacksmith shop at the "Upper City" ii. Mabel PHILLIPS was born on 22 Sep 1785 in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 2 iii. Ansel PHILLIPS. iv. Abizier PHILLIPS was born in 1788 in Florida, Berkshire, Massachusetts. He died in Jan 1832 in , Edwards, Illinois. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 188. of Florida, Mass., 1808. v. Mercy PHILLIPS was born in 1791 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 13 Dec 1835 in Ridgeway, Orleans, New York. vi. Lyman PHILLIPS was born in 1793 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in , Edwards, Illinois. vii. Luceba PHILLIPS was born in 1796 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died in , , Michigan. viii. Cynthia PHILLIPS was born on 13 Sep 1800 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 26 Mar 1877 in French Creek, Upshur, West Virginia. ix. Samantha PHILLIPS was born on 10 May 1802 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 13 Jan 1872 in Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois. x. Adelia (Delia) PHILLIPS was born in 1804 in , Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 13 Apr 1866 in French Creek, Lewis, Virginia. xi. Lydia PHILLIPS was born about 1804 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. xii. Uriah PHILLIPS was born about 1805 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. xiii. Edwin PHILLIPS was born on 1 May 1807 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Sep 1881 in French Creek, Upshur, West Virginia. xiv. Child PHILLIPS was born in 1809 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Child PHILLIPS died in 1809 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. xv. Jonathan PHILLIPS was born in 1810 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1838 in , Lewis, Virginia. xvi. Child PHILLIPS was born in 1812 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6. Sylvanus RICE was born on 25 Dec 1769 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. The Nims Family - Seven Generations of Descendants from Godfrey Nims - Elizabeth C. Suddaby, Editor, compiled by Susan S. Oathout, John H. Schultz, Elizabeth C. Suddaby for the Nims Family Association, 1990, P.O. Box 99, Deerfield, MA 01342, published by Southern Historical Press, Inc., P. O. Box 1267, Greenville, SC 29602 - 1267. p. 123. The family moved to Virginia in 1816 and then on to Illinois in 1832. Sylvanus RICE and Margret SHIRTLEFF were married on 13 Apr 1797 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 7. Margret SHIRTLEFF. Sylvanus RICE and Margret SHIRTLEFF had the following children: i. Cyrus RICE was born on 28 Feb 1798 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 7 Feb 1808 in First Congregational Church, Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in , , Illinois. The Nims Family - Seven Generations of Descendants from Godfrey Nims - Elizabeth C. Suddaby, Editor, compiled by Susan S. Oathout, John H. Schultz, Elizabeth C. Suddaby for the Nims Family Association, 1990, P.O. Box 99, Deerfield, MA 01342, published by Southern Historical Press, Inc., P. O. Box 1267, Greenville, SC 29602 - 1267. p. 165. Removed to Albion, Illinois ii. Justin RICE was born on 27 Apr 1800 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 7 Feb 1808 in First Congregational Church, Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 25 Nov 1836. iii. Marshal RICE was born on 17 May 1801 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 7 Feb 1808 in First Congregational Church, Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iv. Esther RICE was born on 16 Oct 1803 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Sep 1805 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 3 v. Esther RICE. vi. Dorcas RICE was born on 20 Nov 1807 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vii. Matthew RICE was born on 9 Jan 1811 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. viii. Sylvanus RICE was born about 1812 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 10 Jan 1813 in First Congregational Church, Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. ix. Oliver RICE was baptized on 1 Jun 1816 in First Congregational Church, Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was born about 1816 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. Fourth Generation 8. Capt. Philip PHILLIPS was born on 3 Feb 1739 in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Aug 1800 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Ashfield Plain Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Capt. Philip PHILLIPS and Mercy PHILLIPS were married on 22 Sep 1758 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts. 9. Mercy PHILLIPS was born on 25 Jun 1737 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Oct 1815 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Ashfield Plain Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Capt. Philip PHILLIPS and Mercy PHILLIPS had the following children: 4 i. Elijah PHILLIPS. ii. Abner PHILLIPS was born on 25 Mar 1760 in Huntstown, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Nov 1829 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 256. Cause of death: Dropsy. iii. Lemuel PHILLIPS was born on 26 Nov 1762 in Huntstown, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 28 Apr 1843 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Spruce Corner Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Philip PHILLIPS was born on 29 Jul 1764 in Huntstown, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Dec 1845 in Stockton, Chautauqua, New York. v. David PHILLIPS was born on 20 Feb 1766 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Oct 1843 in French Creek, Lewis, Virginia. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 218. This family resided in Ashfield until 1810, and some time thereafter removed to Harrison County, Virginia, when all further trace of them is lost. vi. Simeon PHILLIPS was born on 1 Jun 1768 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Oct 1854 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Israel PHILLIPS was born on 23 May 1770 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 12 Aug 1855 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. viii. Joshua PHILLIPS was born on 30 Nov 1771 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 8 May 1826 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 256. Cause of death: Intemperance ix. Abiathar PHILLIPS was born on 27 Oct 1773 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Feb 1863 in Allegany, Cattaraugus, New York. x. Samuel PHILLIPS was born on 14 Aug 1775 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Nov 1855 in Florida, Berkshire, Massachusetts. xi. Dr. Liscom PHILLIPS was born on 23 Mar 1777 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Oct 1821 in South Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts. xii. Hannah PHILLIPS was born on 5 Feb 1779 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Feb 1849 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Soceiity, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 226. Billious Derangement. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Soceiity, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 134. of Ashfield, Mass. 1799 xiii. Anna (Anne) PHILLIPS was born on 2 Oct 1782 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 26 Dec 1820 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Hill Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 10. Uriah GOODWIN was Baptized on 11 May 1735 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. He was born in 1735 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. He died in Broadalbin, Futlon, New York. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 190. In 1773 he removed to Ashfield, Mass., and at once became one of the leading men of the town. He was by trade a miller and stone-cutter. In 1778, he was elected one of the Committee of Safety, in 1780 was one of the Committee of Safety, in 1780 was one of the committee to raise troops, in 1781, Selectman, Assessor, and one of the committee to raise army supplies. He is said to have died at Palmertown, (Broadalbin, Fulton County ?) N.Y. Uriah GOODWIN and Mabel FRANCES were married on 4 Feb 1757 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. 11. Mabel FRANCES was born on 27 Dec 1740 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 190. of Newington, Conn. Uriah GOODWIN and Mabel FRANCES had the following children: i. Uriah GOODWIN was born on 13 Oct 1759 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. He died on 16 Jun 1835 in Westmoreland, Oneida, New York. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 161. of Ashfield, Mass., 1780. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 191. Removed with his father to Ashfield, Mass., in 1773. Uriah Goodwin was a "patriot of the Revolution,' by trade a cooper. He removed to Lenox, Mass., and in 1802 to Westmoreland, Oneida County, New York, where he died. ii. Eldad Frances GOODWIN was born on 15 Oct 1761 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. He died about 1827 in Albany, Albany, New York. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 200. Removed with his parents to Ashfield, Mass., in 1773. He was by trade a millwright, and for many years the miller of the town of his birth, where the children of his first wife were also born. He removed to Watervliet, Albany County, New York, where he kept a hotel, and after the death of his first wife removed to Albany, where he died suddenly of heart disease, about 1827. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Soceity, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 161. of Ashfield, Mass. 1843. iii. Deliverance (Delia) GOODWIN was born on 21 Sep 1763 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. She died on 21 May 1841 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Spruce Corner Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 217. Removed as a member of her father's family, in 1773, to Ashfield, Mass., where she married, date unknown, Jonathan Baldwin, a farmer at Spruce Corner, Ashfield, Mass. 5 iv. Cynthia GOODWIN. v. Mabel GOODWIN was born on 18 Jul 1768 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. vi. Anna GOODWIN was born on 2 Oct 1770 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. She died on 15 Aug 1844 in French Creek, Lewis, Virginia. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 218. Removed with her father to Ashfield, Mass. vii. Lydia GOODWIN was born on 2 Dec 1771 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. She died on 16 May 1773. viii. Lydia GOODWIN was born on 10 Apr 1773. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 218. It is said she married a Graves, and resided at Sand Lake, New York; but it has been impossible to ascertain anything more definite. ix. Infant GOODWIN was born on 5 May 1774 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. x. Abigail GOODWIN was born about 1776 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. xi. Samuel GOODWIN was born on 24 Nov 1782 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. The Goodwins of Hartford, Connecticut, Descendants of William and Ozias Goodwin, Complied for James Junius Goodwin, Hartford, Conn. Published by Brown and Gross, 1891. p. 219. He removed to Madison county, New York, settling first in Smithville, afterwards at Lenox, and about 1850 removed to Mayville, Dodge county, Wisconsin, where he died. xii. Submit GOODWIN was Baptized on 26 Jan 1783 in Congregational Church, Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was born in 1783 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 12. Capt. Sylvanus RICE was born on 16 Jan 1729 in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Apr 1819 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Charlemont, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Boston, Mass. 1917. p. 119 Buried in an old burying ground near the Charlemont railroad station Massachusetts - Soldiers and Saliors in the Revolutionary War. Volume 13, page 184 Rice, Sylvanus, Charlemont.Captain of a company of militia, which marched April 22, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 16 days, travel included; reported returned home May 2, 1775; also, Captain, 4th co., 5th Hampshire Co. regt. of Mass. militia; list of officers [year not given, probably 1776]; also, Captain, 5th co., 5th Hampshire Co. regt. of Mass. militia commanded by Lieut. Col. David Wells; list of officers; commissioned Nov. 18, 1779; also, Captain, Col. Israel Chapen's (3d) regt.; engaged Oct. 14, 1779; discharged Nov. 22, 1779; service, 1 mo. 14 days, at Claverack, including 6 days (120 miles) travel home; regiment raised for 3 months. Capt. Sylvanus RICE and Esther NIMS were married on 5 Jun 1760 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 13. Esther NIMS was born on 18 Dec 1737 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Sep 1824 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Charlemont, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Boston, Mass. 1917. p. 114 of Deerfield, Mass. Capt. Sylvanus RICE and Esther NIMS had the following children: i. Luther RICE was born on 10 Jun 1761 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 22 Nov 1761 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Oct 1782 in West Point, Orange, New York. In the Continental service Massachusetts - Soldiers and Saliors in the Revolutionary War. Volume 13, page 352 Rise, Luther.Descriptive list of men raised in Hampshire Co. to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Noah Goodman, Superintendent; age, 19 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 7 in.; complexion, light; hair, light; occupation, carpenter; engaged for town of Charlemont; engaged Feb. 20, 1781; term, 3 years. ii. Calvin RICE was born on 26 May 1763 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 21 Aug 1763 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. of Charlemont, Mass. iii. Abigail RICE was born on 28 Mar 1765 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 23 Apr 1765 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 9 Oct 1837 in Cummington, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iv. Huldah RICE was born on 19 Jul 1767 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 12 Oct 1849 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6 v. Sylvanus RICE. vi. Quartus RICE was born on 2 Dec 1773 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vii. Alfred (Alphred) RICE was born on 12 Nov 1775 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in Savoy, Berkshire, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 102. Mr rice was a merchant; he died in Savoy many years ago, his wife in North Adams, Mass. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 351 of Charlemont, Mass., 1798 viii. Mathew RICE was born on 26 Jul 1778 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts.

Hi Karen, Lionel WORTH [ca 1627-1667] of England immigrated with his 2 younger 1/2 brothers: William and Richard WORTH. He was named for Tristram COFFIN's great uncle, Lionel COFFIN of England. See my line below: Lionel WORTH may be my 9th great grandfather. My maternal family has lived in Vermont over 235 years in Windham, Rutland and Orleans Counties [see generations 5-11]. However, I have not been able to prove the parents of Sarah GREEN [generation 5 who died in Colrain, Franklin, MA]. You're welcome. I have more information. My email that I sent to you bounced back. Possibly your new found cousin, Jan Jordan in VT [email protected] 1 Lionel WORTH b: 1627 England d: 20 Jun 1667 MA a wealthy man per will + Susanna WHIPPLE b: 1622 England d: 1692 MA      2 Judith WORTH b: ca 1653 Salisbury, MA d: 4 Feb 1736 Malden, MA [Plantagenet Connection]  + John LYNDE b: 1648 Malden, MA d: 17 Sep 1723 Malden, MA                  3 Martha LYNDE b: 6 Jul 1700 Malden, MA d: 20 Jun 1780 Leicester, MA + Thomas GREEN , Rev, MD b: 1699 Malden, MA d: 19 Aug 1773 Leicester, MA          4 Samuel GREEN b: 1731 Leicester, MA d: 24 Jan 1811 Leicester, MA + Zerviah DANA b: 19 Mar 1732 Pomfret, CT d: 28 May 1797 Leicester, MA                               5 Sarah GREEN b: 19 Aug 1758 Grafton, MA d: 9 Dec 1810 Colrain, MA buried in Halifax, Windham Co., VT [PARENTS ARE NOT PROVEN] + David STOW, Rev. War Vet., b: 12 Mar 1760 Auburn, MA d: AFT 1830 6 Polly Ann STOW b: 6 Feb 1786 Halifax, VT d: 18 Jul 1872 Halifax, VT              + James Arthur CROSIER Sr. b: 5 Jun 1783 Halifax, VT d: 29 Aug 1860 Halifax, VT 7 Rufus CROSIER b: 21 May 1824 Halifax, VT d: 26 Mar 1903 Halifax, VT + Chloe Ann STACY or STACEY b: 8 Jan 1830 Whitingham, VT d: 23 Apr 1926 Halifax, VT 8 Orval or Orville Henry CROSIER b: 30 Mar 1863 Halifax, VT d: 16 Apr 1900 Rutland, VT + Martha or Mattie Anna POWERS b: 7 Jul 1865 Williamstown, MA d: 22 Feb 1936 Utica, NY 9 Esther Ellen CROSIER b: 9 Mar 1893 Rutland, VT d: Newport, VT + Edwin Merrit HUGHES b: 7 Jul 1893 Trenton, NY, d: 3 Jun 1949 Utica, NY.                10 parents 11 Janice JORDAN b. VT <<It looks like Lionel Worth is probably who I am looking for and brother William. "Karen", [email protected]>>

First Generation 1. Electa MATHER was born on 2 Jul 1816 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Samuel MATHER was born on 19 Mar 1773 in Whately, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 517. Removed from Whately about 1812. Samuel MATHER and Experience BARNARD were married in 1810. 3. Experience BARNARD was born on 22 Mar 1779 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Samuel MATHER and Experience BARNARD had the following children: i. Lucinda MATHER was born on 24 Nov 1811. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 423. of Deerfield, Mass. ii. Elizabeth MATHER was born on 7 Nov 1813 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. 1 iii. Electa MATHER. Third Generation 4. Benjamin MATHER was born on 19 Sep 1731 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut. He died on 27 Dec 1821 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Franklin County, Massachusetts, Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1895, p. 236 & 239 Was a sea captain and a native of Connecticut, but died in Whately, his declining years having been passed with his children. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 516. A former sea captain. After her death he manifested many peculiarities of character. He owned about three acres of land in Whately south of Thoams Fleming's, where his tobacco barn stands. This land, or a portion of it, he used to use in cultivating corn, potatoes and garden truck. He built a cabin and summers spent his time there alone. He would plant on hill of corn that he called the "King Hill." Perhaps there may have been 50 grains of corn in hill of fully a yard in diameter and elevated a foot or more above the level. He trapped for woodchucks, shunks and snared birds and these furnished his meats. On one occasion he hired a negro to assist him in hoeing, who came bright and early and the captain set him to work while he prepared the breakfast, and when the negor came he told him he had a nice shunk for breakfast. The odor of the animal which he had caught near by filed the region. The poor colored brother stared at him in disgust and quietly withdrew, tellin! g the captain that he might hoe his own corn and eat his own shunk and he left. Benjamin MATHER and Abigail WORTHINGTON were married on 14 Dec 1763 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut. 5. Abigail WORTHINGTON was born on 23 Feb 1741 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut. She died on 12 Feb 1815. Benjamin MATHER and Abigail WORTHINGTON had the following children: i. Betty Worthington MATHER was born on 17 Dec 1763 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut. ii. Abigail MATHER was born on 16 Apr 1765 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut. iii. Capt. William MATHER was born on 31 Dec 1766 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut. He died on 2 Apr 1835. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 517. Removed to Canandaigna, Ontario, New York. Was town clerk nine years ending in 1813, treasurer and assessor eleven years, and held other prominent positions. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 101. Removed to Spencertown, N.Y. iv. Rhoda MATHER was born on 1 Jan 1768 in Whately, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institue, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 86. of Shelburne, Mass. v. Elias MATHER was born on 25 Oct 1769 in Whately, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 3 Sep 1839 in Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts. 2 vi. Samuel MATHER. vii. Joseph MATHER was born on 15 Mar 1776 in Whately, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Aug 1861 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Franklin County, Massachusetts, Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1895, p. 239. Joseph Mather, who was a hatte by trade, also followed carpenteing and bridge-building as an occupation. He died in Whately at the age of eighty-five years. He wedded for his second wife a daughter of Israel Graves; and, of the five children by this union, four are still living: Benjamin; Julia; Joseph; and Levi. viii. Benjamin (twin) MATHER was born on 15 Mar 1776 in Whately, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ix. Cotton MATHER was born on 4 Mar 1779 in Whately, Hampshire, Massachusetts. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 517. Married and lived in Ashfield, Mass. x. Marshfield P. MATHER was born on 26 Jan 1782 in Whately, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 1 May 1839 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6. Maj. Salah BARNARD was born on 27 Jan 1725 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts. He died on 22 Dec 1795 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 69 Prominent in war and peace; sol., trader, farmer; was a private under Capts. Phineas Tevens and John Hawks in the old French war; in the last French war was lieut. of rangers under Capt. John Burke, in the regt. of Col. Joseph Frey; also lieut. under Capt. John Catlin, in Col Wm. William's regt., and succeeded Catlin on his death, sept. 24, 1758 in 1759 he had a company in the regt. of Col. Timothy Ruggles, and served to the close of the war, coming home with the commission of major. For a account of hisnarrow escape after the captue of Fort William Henry, ante., p. 651. He kept tavern and store on No. 29, the Frary lot, and built the south part of the house now standing there; was landlord when Arnold stopped here on this way to "Old Ti," 1775. Married Elizabeth Nims, who lived next door; when Barnard called at the Nims's for a neighorly good-bye on going to the war, a little girl was llying in the cradle, and he said to the mother, "Keep her until the wars are over, and I will marry her." When the war-worn sol. came back and settled down " abacheldor and lived by himself," this remark was called to mind and the prudent mother used to send the said maiden over in a neighobrly way to look after the major's room and keep things tidy in these bachelor quarter; in due time the major was reminded of his promise and he fulfilled it. Elizabeth survived him a long time. Maj. Salah BARNARD and Elizabeth NIMS were married on 30 May 1765 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 7. Elizabeth NIMS was born on 18 Dec 1745 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 13 Jan 1827 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Maj. Salah BARNARD and Elizabeth NIMS had the following children: i. Ebenezer BARNARD was born on 28 Feb 1766 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1844. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 71 Trader and farmer; postmaster 1803; his office and store were in the old Ware house, No. 26; removed to Northampton about 1810; employed 30 years in the office of the clerk of courts. ii. Elizabeth BARNARD was born on 26 Nov 1767 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Jun 1851 in Montgomery, Franklin, Vermont. iii. Electa (twin) BARNARD was born on 19 Dec 1769 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iv. Lt. Erastus (Twin) BARNARD was born on 19 Dec 1769 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 9 Dec 1798 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 71 Succeeded his father as tavern keeper; capt. militia; removed to Canandaigua, N.Y. v. Elihu BARNARD was born on 8 Aug 1772 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Jun 1775 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 11. Barnard, 1775 In Memory of Elihu Son of Mr. Salah & Mrs. Elisabeth Barnard he Decd June ye 20th 1775 vi. Eunice BARNARD was born in Dec 1774 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Oct 1857 in Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 91. of Deerfiled, Mass. 3 vii. Experience BARNARD. viii. Elihu BARNARD was born on 21 Jul 1781 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Mar 1782 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 11. Barnard, 1782 In Memory of Elihu Son of Mr. Salah & Mrs Elisabeth Barnard he Decd Marh ye 18th 1782 Aged 7 Months & 27 D ix. Selah BARNARD was born on 28 Sep 1782/83 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 69 Removed to N.Y. x. Lemuel BARNARD was born on 31 Jul 1785 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 71 Removed to Canandaigua, N.Y., June 1818.

First Generation 1. James Roberts STOCKWELL was born on 23 Oct 1833. Second Generation 2. Enos STOCKWELL was born on 4 Apr 1805 in Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont. He died on 19 Jan 1893 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. The Nims Family - Seven Generations of Descendants from Godfrey Nims - Elizabeth C. Suddaby, Editor, compiled by Susan S. Oathout, John H. Schultz, Elizabeth C. Suddaby for the Nims Family Association, 1990, P.O. Box 99, Deerfield, MA 01342, published by Southern Historical Press, Inc., P. O. Box 1267, Greenville, SC 29602 - 1267. p. 187. Removed to Fillmore, N.Y. about 1835 and followed their son James to Des Plains, Illinois, about 1855. Enos was a blacksmith and carpenter and erected a number of the residences at Fillmore including Dredge's hotel before removing west. Enos Stockwell was a Democrat and cast his first presidental vote for Andrew Jackson in 1828. Enos STOCKWELL and Hannah Nims ROBERTS were married on 15 Jan 1833 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. 3. Hannah Nims ROBERTS was born on 23 Oct 1811 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. She died on 7 Mar 1867 in Des Plains, , Illinois. Enos STOCKWELL and Hannah Nims ROBERTS had the following children: 1 i. James Roberts STOCKWELL. ii. John R. STOCKWELL was born in 1835 in Fillmore, Allegany, New York. iii. William Taylor STOCKWELL was born on 31 Mar 1839 in Fillmore, Allegany, New York. iv. Dewitt Clinton STOCKWELL was born on 14 Jan 1841 in Fillmore, Allegany, New York. v. Sarah M. STOCKWELL was born on 7 Apr 1844 in Fillmore, Allegany, New York. vi. Mary H. STOCKWELL was born between 1844 and 46 in Fillmore, Allegany, New York. Third Generation 4. Asaph STOCKWELL. Asaph STOCKWELL and Lucy HARRIS were married. 5. Lucy HARRIS. Asaph STOCKWELL and Lucy HARRIS had the following children: 2 i. Enos STOCKWELL. 6. John ROBERTS was born on 15 May 1781 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died on 14 May 1868 in Townshend, Windham, Vermont. John ROBERTS and Sarah NELSON were married in 1804. 7. Sarah NELSON was born in 1779 in Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 4 Dec 1821 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. John ROBERTS and Sarah NELSON had the following children: 3 i. Hannah Nims ROBERTS. Fourth Generation 12. James ROBERTS was born in 1746. He died on 12 Mar 1825 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. James ROBERTS and Esther NIMS were married on 14 Aug 1777 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 13. Esther NIMS was born on 29 May 1759 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Jan 1825 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. James ROBERTS and Esther NIMS had the following children: 6 i. John ROBERTS. ii. Louisa ROBERTS was born in 1783. She died on 30 Jul 1813 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in West Cemetery, Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. Esther ROBERTS was born on 28 Aug 1785. iv. Horace ROBERTS was born on 4 Apr 1787 in Guilford, Windham, Vermont. He died on 15 Dec 1837 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. v. Sally ROBERTS was born on 28 Jan 1789. vi. Thomas Nims ROBERTS was born on 17 Jun 1790. He died on 21 Jun 1866. vii. James ROBERTS was born on 4 Apr 1793. He died on 10 Oct 1879. 14. Marriage intention was recorded on 12 Jan 1779 Andrew NELSON and Sarah MC CRELLIS were married in 1779 in Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 15. Sarah MC CRELLIS was born on 30 Nov 1761 in Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Andrew NELSON and Sarah MC CRELLIS had the following children: i. Andrew NELSON. 7 ii. Sarah NELSON.