I do have the Guilford book and have been interested in those Stantons because they sold land to my relatives, but have never been able to find anything about them. Here's what the book says: In 1790 there were three Stantons in Guilford: Moses with 10 in household, Joseph with 8 and Benjamin with 3. Lot #26 was settled by Joseph Stanton, who sold it to Joseph Gaines in 1790. In 1785 Benjamin and and Joseph Stanton deeded it to Isaac Tubbs, and in 1795 Joseph and William Stantion sell it to Joseph Gaines. The book seems to imply that it's the same 100 acres of lot 26 all 3 times, though that makes little sense. But it does suggest that Benjamin, William and Joseph were all related. How Moses fits in I have no idea. But I got interested because both Tubbs and Gaines of Guilford are in my family. There was a Joseph Burrows who settled lot 180, just across the border from Leyden and a James Burrows in 1790 with 4 in household. Lots of other Burrows in book. The Rev. Moses Brown who was the African-American who married Catherine Ross, a Narragansett Indian, seems a fascinating character--apparently he later settled the town of Chilton Wisconsin and seems to have helped runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. He was born in RI; do you think he could have been n VT in 1790? I'd love to know more. Helga Andrews

Hi Tamara, Sorry, I do not have the STANTON family listed in the 11 pages I have here of almost 500 pages in the "Official History of GUILFORD, VERMONT 1678-1961", Edited by Broad Brook Grange No. 151, 1961. Jan Jordan

Jan- Could I possibly ask you to peek into your History of Guilford for any mention of my Stanton family? Moses Stanton, b. est. bet. 1742-1762, maybe in Vermont? Desire (maiden name unknown) b. bef. 1758, d. bet. 1820-1830, probably Leyden, MA married bef. 1776? (birth of oldest known child) known children: Sarah Stanton, b. 1776, d. 24 Aug 1857, Leyden, MA Eunice Stanton, b. 1782, d. 1812, Leyden, MA, buried Leyden, MA Phebe Stanton, b. 12 Nov 1783 in Guilford, VT, d. 30 Aug 1849, Leyden, MA Esther Stanton, b. 4 Dec 1785, Guilford, VT, 16 Mar 1856, Leyden, MA, buried Leyden, MA To my knowledge, none of these 4 daughters ever married (according to Leyden death records--they were listed as "single", not "widowed"). Esther had a son named George W. Stanton whose father was Mr. Burrows (according to Leyden birth records), but they were not married. I am descended from George. I have Desire, her daughters, and George in the 1820 Census for Leyden, and Esther is head of household by 1830. In 1840, George W. Stanton has a female in his household that is Esther's age. By 1850, Esther (age 64, born VT) is head of household and her sister Sarah, (age 73, born CT, pauper) is still living with her, as is a Benjamin Stanton, (age 72, born CT), and Lucy Green, (age 70, born MA, pauper). Benjamin was close to this family because he was the informant on some of the death records, but his relationship to the women is still unknown. Before 1820 is where I get stuck. There is a Moses Stanton in the 1800 and 1810 census in Providence, RI, and he and his family are listed as black. This could be a possibility because he may have been Native American. In 1790, I find a Moses Stanton and family in Guilford, VT, again listed as black. Also, in transcriptions of RI land records, I find Moses Stanton, colored man, buying and selling land in Richmond and Charlestown, RI in 1840, also with another colored man, William Bundy. This could be my Moses Stanton, but I can't tell for sure. Also, in the probate of 1791, there is a mention of a Mary Stanton and her son Moses Stanton, alias Babcock. Can anyone help? I have been stuck on this one for quite awhile. Stanton is a prominent name in the Narragansett tribe in Providence RI, and I feel that Moses may have been at least part Native American, as he is listed as a "free colored person" in various records. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions! Tamara -----Original Message----- From: Jan J. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 5:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MAFRANKL] Shepardson-Wilkin-Lynde-Mowry Guilford, Vt Hi Helga, Sorry, I do not have proof that J. Barney SHEPARDSON is the son of Zephaniah and Rachel WILKINS. This is a collateral line. However, Zephaniah Jr., Hart, William and Jared SHEPARDSON are probably all sons of Zephaniah SHEPARDSON see below]. I have part of "Official History of Guilford, Vermont 1678-1961", 1961 but not the page on the SHEPARDSON family. However, '11) John BARNEY 3rd [called Jr. son of 6], b. Sept. 15, 1753, d. May 15, 1793, m. Sarah GROW, she b. 1757, d. Oct. 24 (28), 1775, m. (2) Ruth SHEPARDSON.' page 421 '13) Samuel FRANKLIN (son of 6) b. Aug. 15, 1799, d. Sept. 12, 1822, m. Charlotte BARTLETT, b. 1800, d. 1897. Children: David D., b. 1843, d. 1864 Lorenzo DOW, m. (2) Maud CARPENTER Sarah, m. Hart SHEPARDSON Lauretta, m. Gilbert WILCOX.' page 446 'A plan of Guilford, drawn by Nathan Dwight, surveyor, in 1765, shows original 100-acre [homestead] lots owned by #113 Stephen SHEPARDSON and Lemuel LYNDE #112 John SHEPARDSON #151 Zephaniah SHEPARDSON #125 Zephaniah SHEPARDSON [Symons, David F. & Rachel A.] is on the north side of the road leading over the hill from Guilford Center, Vt., to Green River, just westerly from the height of land. The lot was conveyed by William NICHOLS to Samuel CURTIS in 1769 and by CURTIS to Zephaniah SHEPARDSON in 1770. Small portions of the lot were deeded to several members of the SHEPARDSON family, including Zephaniah Jr., William and Jared probably all sons of Zephaniah. William, then of Halifax, Vt., bought the greater portion of the lot of Jared in 1799. ...who sold to L. P. [MOWRY my 3rd great grandfather] and Wm. P MOWRY in 1842. They sold to J.B. SHEPARDSON who sold to James W. MOWRY in 1845. He sold in 1848 to H.A. SCOTT, who sold to Zorah SCOTT in 1849. The latter reconveyed to J.W. MOWRY in 1850 and in 1851 MOWRY deeded to William W. LYNDE. In 1855 Lyman LYNDE and W.H. LYNDE deeded the place to William FARLEY of Chicopee, Mass. #49 [50 acre lot] Zephaniah [Symons, Richard & Beth] is on the north side of the stage road, on the upper slope of Wilkins Hill, on the east side. SHEPARDSON deeded house site of one half acre to his son Zephaniah SHEPARDSON, Jr. He lived here until his death in 1875. His son Edward B. SHEPHARDSON, who lived on his father's homestead, also owned this property. His widow, Emma, sold about 190 to J.A. CLARK with other property. He soon bought the Henry C. BARNEY farm adjoining, which was on the height of land on Wilkins Hill, on the Stage Road. The buildings were on fifty acre lot No. 49. This lot was deeded to J. & A. HUNT to Zephaniah SHEPARDSON, Sr., in 1782. Hart, son of Zephaniah, lived here until his death in 1822. He deeded sundry tracts in 1832 to James SHEPARDSON who deeded in 1834 to John Barney SHEPARDSON, who lived here many years. He was succeeded by Edward B. SHEPARDSON, who lived here until his death. His widow, Emma, wife of J.A. ALEXANDER sold the homestead in 1901 to Byron W. REYNOLDS... Horace W. LYNDE next owned the place, and sold to Henry C. BARNEY in 1861. When he moved to Green River in 1907, he sold it to George N. PARMENTER. The buildings have been removed... #46 [50 acre lot] Samuel SHEPARDSON in about the middle of Guilford, VT. Also Lot No. 126 on the south side of the stage road on top of Wilkins Hill was sold to Cynthia SHEPARDSON by Henry HUDSON in 1799, who deeded to Richardson HOUGHTON in 1801, etc. to William P. MOWRY in 1883, the place then having two dwelling hours, a barn and a blacksmith shop In 1843 MOWRY sold to John Barney SHEPARDSON. It afterward came into possession of Edward Barney SHEPARDSON. It went to Joseph CLARK, then Wells M. GOODELL and then to George PARMENTER in 1905...' pages 314 and 315 There is more data on the WILKINS family. Transcribed by Jan Jordan <<confirm that J. Barney Shepardson is son of Zephaniah and Rachel (Wilkins) Shepardson? Helga [email protected]>> ==== MAFRANKL Mailing List ==== Franklin County Historical Societies http://www.co.franklin.ma.us/histsoc.htm

Hi Helga, Sorry, I do not have proof that J. Barney SHEPARDSON is the son of Zephaniah and Rachel WILKINS. This is a collateral line. However, Zephaniah Jr., Hart, William and Jared SHEPARDSON are probably all sons of Zephaniah SHEPARDSON see below]. I have part of "Official History of Guilford, Vermont 1678-1961", 1961 but not the page on the SHEPARDSON family. However, '11) John BARNEY 3rd [called Jr. son of 6], b. Sept. 15, 1753, d. May 15, 1793, m. Sarah GROW, she b. 1757, d. Oct. 24 (28), 1775, m. (2) Ruth SHEPARDSON.' page 421 '13) Samuel FRANKLIN (son of 6) b. Aug. 15, 1799, d. Sept. 12, 1822, m. Charlotte BARTLETT, b. 1800, d. 1897. Children: David D., b. 1843, d. 1864 Lorenzo DOW, m. (2) Maud CARPENTER Sarah, m. Hart SHEPARDSON Lauretta, m. Gilbert WILCOX.' page 446 'A plan of Guilford, drawn by Nathan Dwight, surveyor, in 1765, shows original 100-acre [homestead] lots owned by #113 Stephen SHEPARDSON and Lemuel LYNDE #112 John SHEPARDSON #151 Zephaniah SHEPARDSON #125 Zephaniah SHEPARDSON [Symons, David F. & Rachel A.] is on the north side of the road leading over the hill from Guilford Center, Vt., to Green River, just westerly from the height of land. The lot was conveyed by William NICHOLS to Samuel CURTIS in 1769 and by CURTIS to Zephaniah SHEPARDSON in 1770. Small portions of the lot were deeded to several members of the SHEPARDSON family, including Zephaniah Jr., William and Jared probably all sons of Zephaniah. William, then of Halifax, Vt., bought the greater portion of the lot of Jared in 1799. ...who sold to L. P. [MOWRY my 3rd great grandfather] and Wm. P MOWRY in 1842. They sold to J.B. SHEPARDSON who sold to James W. MOWRY in 1845. He sold in 1848 to H.A. SCOTT, who sold to Zorah SCOTT in 1849. The latter reconveyed to J.W. MOWRY in 1850 and in 1851 MOWRY deeded to William W. LYNDE. In 1855 Lyman LYNDE and W.H. LYNDE deeded the place to William FARLEY of Chicopee, Mass. #49 [50 acre lot] Zephaniah [Symons, Richard & Beth] is on the north side of the stage road, on the upper slope of Wilkins Hill, on the east side. SHEPARDSON deeded house site of one half acre to his son Zephaniah SHEPARDSON, Jr. He lived here until his death in 1875. His son Edward B. SHEPHARDSON, who lived on his father's homestead, also owned this property. His widow, Emma, sold about 190 to J.A. CLARK with other property. He soon bought the Henry C. BARNEY farm adjoining, which was on the height of land on Wilkins Hill, on the Stage Road. The buildings were on fifty acre lot No. 49. This lot was deeded to J. & A. HUNT to Zephaniah SHEPARDSON, Sr., in 1782. Hart, son of Zephaniah, lived here until his death in 1822. He deeded sundry tracts in 1832 to James SHEPARDSON who deeded in 1834 to John Barney SHEPARDSON, who lived here many years. He was succeeded by Edward B. SHEPARDSON, who lived here until his death. His widow, Emma, wife of J.A. ALEXANDER sold the homestead in 1901 to Byron W. REYNOLDS... Horace W. LYNDE next owned the place, and sold to Henry C. BARNEY in 1861. When he moved to Green River in 1907, he sold it to George N. PARMENTER. The buildings have been removed... #46 [50 acre lot] Samuel SHEPARDSON in about the middle of Guilford, VT. Also Lot No. 126 on the south side of the stage road on top of Wilkins Hill was sold to Cynthia SHEPARDSON by Henry HUDSON in 1799, who deeded to Richardson HOUGHTON in 1801, etc. to William P. MOWRY in 1883, the place then having two dwelling hours, a barn and a blacksmith shop In 1843 MOWRY sold to John Barney SHEPARDSON. It afterward came into possession of Edward Barney SHEPARDSON. It went to Joseph CLARK, then Wells M. GOODELL and then to George PARMENTER in 1905...' pages 314 and 315 There is more data on the WILKINS family. Transcribed by Jan Jordan <<confirm that J. Barney Shepardson is son of Zephaniah and Rachel (Wilkins) Shepardson? Helga [email protected]>>

First Generation 1. Edmund BEMIS was born in 1744 in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Jul 1829 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 199. Married late in life, Mrs. Abigail (Nichols) Cutting. He is said to have been a Colonel of the Revolution; receiving for his services, a grant of land in Kentucky, known as the "Bemis Wilderness." His descendans made efforts to recover this land, but failed. Col. Bemis is buried in Whitingham, Vt. Edmund BEMIS and Abigail NICHOLS were married. Edmund BEMIS and Abigail NICHOLS had the following children: 2 i. Ezra BEMIS. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 199. Went to Canada, removed to Indiana, and lived later in Rowe, Mass. +3 ii. John BEMIS. 4 iii. Abigail BEMIS. +5 iv. Edmund BEMIS. +6 v. Caleb BEMIS. +7 vi. Polly BEMIS. +8 vii. Catherine BEMIS. +9 viii. Fannie BEMIS. +10 ix. James Gilbert BEMIS (born on 11 Oct 1792). Second Generation 3. John BEMIS. John BEMIS and Ruth SHUMWAY were married. 5. Edmund BEMIS. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 199. No issue. Edmund BEMIS and Esther EAMES were married. 6. Caleb BEMIS. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 199. No issue Caleb BEMIS and Sally JILLSON were married. Sally JILLSON (daughter of David JILLSON and Joanna THOMPSON) died in 1875. 7. Polly BEMIS. Polly BEMIS and M. CHAMBERLAIN were married. Polly BEMIS and Enoch ELLSWORTH were married. 8. Catherine BEMIS. Catherine BEMIS and Henry EDDY were married. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 199. of Whitingham, Vt. 9. Fannie BEMIS. Fannie BEMIS and John GIBBS were married. 10. James Gilbert BEMIS (Edmund-1) was born on 11 Oct 1792 in Guilford, Windham, Vermont. He died on 22 Jan 1881 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. James Gilbert BEMIS and SMITH were married in Preston, Chenango, New York. SMITH (daughter of David SMITH and Abigail SPERRY) was born on 22 Mar 1788 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. She died on 28 Apr 1866 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. James Gilbert BEMIS and SMITH had the following children: +11 i. Cynthia Almeda BEMIS (born on 26 Sep 1811). 12 ii. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS was born on 7 Apr 1813 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died on 4 Aug 1815 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. +13 iii. Sally Loisa BEMIS (born on 19 Jan 1815). +14 iv. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS (born on 9 Oct 1816). +15 v. Dr. Nathanial Orsemas BEMIS (born on 27 Mar 1819). +16 vi. Dr. Nathan Marvin BEMIS (born on 25 Mar 1821). 17 vii. Mary Eveline BEMIS was born on 10 Dec 1822 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. She died on 26 Apr 1853. +18 viii. Lucy Elvira BEMIS (born on 12 May 1825). +19 ix. Dr. Lewis Smith BEMIS (born on 30 Mar 1827). 20 x. Henry Martin BEMIS was born on 6 Oct 1829 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died on 15 Jul 1832. Third Generation 11. Cynthia Almeda BEMIS (James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 26 Sep 1811 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. She died on 16 Apr 1867 in , , Indiana. Cynthia Almeda BEMIS and Harry BLAKESLEE were married in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Harry BLAKESLEE died in , , Indiana. Cynthia Almeda BEMIS and Harry BLAKESLEE had the following children: 21 i. Henry BLAKESLEE. 22 ii. Oscar BLAKESLEE. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 200. Lives in Miss. 13. Sally Loisa BEMIS (James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 19 Jan 1815 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. She died on 10 Nov 1842 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Sally Loisa BEMIS and Harry WILLIAMS were married in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Harry WILLIAMS died in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Sally Loisa BEMIS and Harry WILLIAMS had the following children: 23 i. George WILLIAMS. 24 ii. Sarah S. WILLIAMS. 14. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS (James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 9 Oct 1816 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS and Laura CARLEY were married in Nov 1835 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Laura CARLEY (daughter of Rufus CARLEY and Sally HASLEY) was born on 18 Nov 1819 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. She died on 18 Jan 1844 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS and Laura CARLEY had the following children: +25 i. Laura Lestina BEMIS (born on 10 Sep 1835). Ezra Gilbert BEMIS and Marinda Louise HICKS were married in Nov 1845 in Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont. Marinda Louise HICKS (daughter of Gideon HICKS and Olive BOWEN) was born in Aug 1822 in Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont. She died on 16 Mar 1879 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS and Marinda Louise HICKS had the following children: 26 i. Son BEMIS was born on 30 Nov 1846. He died on 30 Nov 1846. +27 ii. Laura Adelaide BEMIS (born on 18 Oct 1848). 28 iii. Henry Elbert BEMIS was born on 3 Sep 1850 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Dec 1873. 29 iv. George G. BEMIS was born in Oct 1853 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 4 Apr 1854 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. +30 v. George Ezra BEMIS (born on 25 Oct 1855). 31 vi. Minnie Estelle BEMIS was born on 3 Aug 1859 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS and Orpha GRAY were married on 9 Oct 1879 in Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts. Orpha GRAY (daughter of Anson GRAY and Polly HAM) died on 28 Mar 1896 in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. She was born in Sheffield, Caledonia, Vermont. 15. Dr. Nathanial Orsemas BEMIS (James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 27 Mar 1819 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died in Adams, Jefferson, New York. Dr. Nathanial Orsemas BEMIS and Cordelia ADAMS were married in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Dr. Nathanial Orsemas BEMIS and Cordelia ADAMS had the following children: 32 i. John BEMIS. 33 ii. Charles BEMIS. 34 iii. Cynthia BEMIS. 35 iv. Frances BEMIS. Dr. Nathanial Orsemas BEMIS and 2nd wife were married. Dr. Nathanial Orsemas BEMIS and Margaret TUBBS were married in Adams, Jefferson, New York. Margaret TUBBS died in Adams, Jefferson, New York. 16. Dr. Nathan Marvin BEMIS (James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 25 Mar 1821 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died on 29 Jan 1891 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. of Rowe, Mass. Dr. Nathan Marvin BEMIS and Emeline Holland ADAMS were married on 10 Feb 1842 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. They were married in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. Emeline Holland ADAMS (daughter of Joseph ADAMS and Thankful HOLLAND) was born on 17 Jul 1817 in Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. Dr. Nathan Marvin BEMIS and Emeline Holland ADAMS had the following children: +36 i. Augusta Alvira BEMIS (born on 26 Feb 1843). 37 ii. Joseph Gilbert BEMIS was born on 17 May 1844 in Shutesbury, Franklin, Massachusetts. +38 iii. Mary Cordelia BEMIS (born on 10 Jul 1846). 39 iv. George Orsemus BEMIS was born on 10 Dec 1848 in Cummington, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Dec 1851 in Cummington, Hampshire, Massachusetts. +40 v. Ella Jane BEMIS (born on 23 Oct 1853). 18. Lucy Elvira BEMIS (James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 12 May 1825 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Lucy Elvira BEMIS and Warren J. HICKS were married in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Warren J. HICKS was born on 3 Mar 1824 in Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont. He died on 12 May 1886 in Strawberry Point, Clayton, Iowa. Lucy Elvira BEMIS and Warren J. HICKS had the following children: +41 i. Sarah Elvira HICKS (born on 18 Jan 1846). +42 ii. Fannie Eliza HICKS (born on 28 Jul 1849). +43 iii. Mary Bemis HICKS (born on 26 Mar 1856). 19. Dr. Lewis Smith BEMIS (James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 30 Mar 1827 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died on 9 Jul 1873 in , , Minnesota. Dr. Lewis Smith BEMIS and Julia SWALLAGE were married in Shutesbury, Franklin, Massachusetts. Dr. Lewis Smith BEMIS and Julia SWALLAGE had the following children: 44 i. Joseph BEMIS. 45 ii. John BEMIS. 46 iii. Ella BEMIS. 47 iv. Emma BEMIS. Fourth Generation 25. Laura Lestina BEMIS (Ezra Gilbert-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 10 Sep 1835 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Laura Lestina BEMIS and Lorenzo Scott BLAKESLEE were married on 4 Sep 1871 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Lorenzo Scott BLAKESLEE (son of Horace BLAKESLEE and Nancy ADAMS) was born on 2 Oct 1833 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 3 Jul 1897 in North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts. Laura Lestina BEMIS and Lorenzo Scott BLAKESLEE had the following children: 48 i. Mary Lestina BLAKESLEE was born on 30 Aug 1872 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 27. Laura Adelaide BEMIS (Ezra Gilbert-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 18 Oct 1848 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Laura Adelaide BEMIS and Jude S. TUTTLE were married on 26 May 1875 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Laura Adelaide BEMIS and Jude S. TUTTLE had the following children: 49 i. Henry S. TUTTLE was born on 14 Apr 1876. +50 ii. Bertha A. TUTTLE (born on 31 Jul 1877). 51 iii. Gilbert E. TUTTLE was born on 23 Dec 1878. 52 iv. Albert G. TUTTLE was born on 23 Mar 1880. 53 v. V. Louise Jude TUTTLE was born on 3 Apr 1886. 30. George Ezra BEMIS (Ezra Gilbert-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 25 Oct 1855 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. George Ezra BEMIS and Abbie KEYES were married on 13 Sep 1876 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. George Ezra BEMIS and Abbie KEYES had the following children: 54 i. Florence L. BEMIS was born on 14 Nov 1879 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 55 ii. Alice Roseline BEMIS was born on 12 Apr 1883 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. 56 iii. Henry Albert BEMIS was born on 20 Apr 1885 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. 36. Augusta Alvira BEMIS (Nathan Marvin-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 26 Feb 1843 in Shutesbury, Franklin, Massachusetts. Augusta Alvira BEMIS and William Todd KERR were married on 4 Apr 1876 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. William Todd KERR (son of Nathanial KERR and Caroline ROLLINS) was born on 16 Apr 1847 in Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa. Augusta Alvira BEMIS and William Todd KERR had the following children: 57 i. William Marvin KERR was born on 13 Jul 1877. 58 ii. Albert Edward KERR was born on 20 Mar 1880. 59 iii. George Orsemas KERR was born on 24 Jan 1884. 38. Mary Cordelia BEMIS (Nathan Marvin-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 10 Jul 1846 in Cummington, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Mary Cordelia BEMIS and Henry Clay PRESCOTT were married on 6 Jun 1871 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. Mary Cordelia BEMIS and Henry Clay PRESCOTT had the following children: 60 i. Wallie PRESCOTT was born on 29 May 1873 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. He died on 12 Oct 1873 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. 61 ii. Roy PRESCOTT was born on 27 Jan 1875 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. He died on 26 Aug 1875 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. 62 iii. Ina Bemis PRESCOTT was born on 30 Apr 1877 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. 40. Ella Jane BEMIS (Nathan Marvin-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 23 Oct 1853 in Cummington, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Ella Jane BEMIS and Daniel Nathanial GRAVES were married on 27 Jul 1884 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. Ella Jane BEMIS and Daniel Nathanial GRAVES had the following children: 63 i. Roy Bemis GRAVES was born on 10 Aug 1889 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. 41. Sarah Elvira HICKS (Lucy Elvira BEMIS-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 18 Jan 1846 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. Sarah Elvira HICKS and Solomon O. CROSIER were married on 11 May 1872 in Strawberry Point, Clayton, Iowa. Sarah Elvira HICKS and Solomon O. CROSIER had the following children: 64 i. Musa L. CROSIER was born on 11 Apr 1874 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. She died on 17 Aug 1874 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. 65 ii. Forrest L. CROSIER was born on 15 Jul 1875 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. 66 iii. Bertie C. CROSIER was born on 30 Jul 1877 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. She died on 12 Jul 1879 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. 67 iv. Ida L. CROSIER was born on 12 Jul 1879 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. 68 v. Guy W. CROSIER was born on 6 Sep 1882 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. 69 vi. Inez E. CROSIER was born on 6 Jul 1885 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. He died on 19 May 1887 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. 42. Fannie Eliza HICKS (Lucy Elvira BEMIS-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 28 Jul 1849 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. Fannie Eliza HICKS and Charles D. WILLIAMS were married on 28 Mar 1870 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Fannie Eliza HICKS and Charles D. WILLIAMS had the following children: +70 i. Alta L. WILLIAMS (born on 26 Apr 1872). 43. Mary Bemis HICKS (Lucy Elvira BEMIS-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 26 Mar 1856 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. Mary Bemis HICKS and Joseph Parker CROSIER were married on 10 Nov 1870 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Joseph Parker CROSIER (son of Joseph CROSIER and Sally WELD) was born on 1 Nov 1844 in Searsburg, Bennington, Vermont. Mary Bemis HICKS and Joseph Parker CROSIER had the following children: +71 i. Eva May CROSIER (born on 4 Sep 1874). 72 ii. Harry Parker CROSIER was born on 9 Jan 1877. 73 iii. Mabel Sarah CROSIER was born on 12 Jun 1885. 74 iv. Ray Warren CROSIER was born on 21 Sep 1886. Fifth Generation 50. Bertha A. TUTTLE (Laura Adelaide BEMIS-4, Ezra Gilbert-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 31 Jul 1877. Bertha A. TUTTLE and Richard LYMAN were married on 8 Jul 1896 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 70. Alta L. WILLIAMS (Fannie Eliza HICKS-4, Lucy Elvira BEMIS-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 26 Apr 1872 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa. Alta L. WILLIAMS and Vernon FITZGERALD were married on 24 May 1887 in Vernon, Van Buren, Iowa. 71. Eva May CROSIER (Mary Bemis HICKS-4, Lucy Elvira BEMIS-3, James Gilbert-2, Edmund-1) was born on 4 Sep 1874. Eva May CROSIER and Lewis M. PRICE were married on 21 Nov 1894.

Jan, I have no source for this, as I was just trying to find out more about Guilford families for my own research so am not related, but you might at least explore this. I have father of Lydia as Elisha Webster Sr. b Nov 22 Southington CT and Martha Clifford b May 28 1760 d June 16 1818 Brunswick Essex VT. Sorry I can't tell you where I found it, but hope it pans out.Do you know the father of Horace W. Lynde? Helga Andrews

First Generation 1. Mary Lestina BLAKESLEE was born on 30 Aug 1872 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Lorenzo Scott BLAKESLEE was born on 2 Oct 1833 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 3 Jul 1897 in North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts. Lorenzo Scott BLAKESLEE and Laura Lestina BEMIS were married on 4 Sep 1871 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Laura Lestina BEMIS was born on 10 Sep 1835 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Lorenzo Scott BLAKESLEE and Laura Lestina BEMIS had the following children: 1 i. Mary Lestina BLAKESLEE. Third Generation 4. Horace BLAKESLEE. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 201. of Rowe, Mass. Horace BLAKESLEE and Nancy ADAMS were married. 5. Nancy ADAMS. Horace BLAKESLEE and Nancy ADAMS had the following children: 2 i. Lorenzo Scott BLAKESLEE. 6. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS was born on 9 Oct 1816 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS and Laura CARLEY were married in Nov 1835 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. 7. Laura CARLEY was born on 18 Nov 1819 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. She died on 18 Jan 1844 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS and Laura CARLEY had the following children: 3 i. Laura Lestina BEMIS. Fourth Generation 12. James Gilbert BEMIS was born on 11 Oct 1792 in Guilford, Windham, Vermont. He died on 22 Jan 1881 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. James Gilbert BEMIS and SMITH were married in Preston, Chenango, New York. 13. SMITH was born on 22 Mar 1788 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. She died on 28 Apr 1866 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. James Gilbert BEMIS and SMITH had the following children: i. Cynthia Almeda BEMIS was born on 26 Sep 1811 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. She died on 16 Apr 1867 in , , Indiana. ii. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS was born on 7 Apr 1813 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died on 4 Aug 1815 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. iii. Sally Loisa BEMIS was born on 19 Jan 1815 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. She died on 10 Nov 1842 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6 iv. Ezra Gilbert BEMIS. v. Nathanial Orsemas BEMIS was born on 27 Mar 1819 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. Nathanial Orsemas BEMIS died in Adams, Jefferson, New York. vi. Nathan Marvin BEMIS was born on 25 Mar 1821 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died on 29 Jan 1891 in Fairbault, Rice, Minnesota. vii. Mary Eveline BEMIS was born on 10 Dec 1822 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. She died on 26 Apr 1853. viii. Lucy Elvira BEMIS was born on 12 May 1825 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. ix. Lewis Smith BEMIS was born on 30 Mar 1827 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died on 9 Jul 1873. x. Henry Martin BEMIS was born on 6 Oct 1829 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. He died on 15 Jul 1832. 14. Rufus CARLEY. Rufus CARLEY and Sally HASLEY were married. 15. Sally HASLEY. Rufus CARLEY and Sally HASLEY had the following children: 7 i. Laura CARLEY. Fifth Generation 24. Edmund BEMIS was born in 1744 in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Jul 1829 in Whitingham, Windham, Vermont. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 199. Married late in life, Mrs. Abigail (Nichols) Cutting. He is said to have been a Colonel of the Revolution; receiving for his services, a grant of land in Kentucky, known as the "Bemis Wilderness." His descendans made efforts to recover this land, but failed. Col. Bemis is buried in Whitingham, Vt. Edmund BEMIS and Abigail NICHOLS were married. 25. Abigail NICHOLS. Edmund BEMIS and Abigail NICHOLS had the following children: i. Ezra BEMIS. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 199. Went to Canada, removed to Indiana, and lived later in Rowe, Mass. ii. John BEMIS. iii. Abigail BEMIS. iv. Edmund BEMIS. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 199. No issue. v. Caleb BEMIS. The Bemis History & Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph Bemis of Watertown, Mass., by Colonel Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper, C.E.M.E. published in San Francisco, California, 1900. p. 199. No issue vi. Polly BEMIS. vii. Catherine BEMIS. viii. Fannie BEMIS. 12 ix. James Gilbert BEMIS. 26. David SMITH was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. He died in Preston, Chenango, New York. David SMITH and Abigail SPERRY were married. 27. Abigail SPERRY was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. She died in Preston, Chenango, New York. David SMITH and Abigail SPERRY had the following children: 13 i. SMITH.

Hi Maura, Thanks for your quick reply. I'm seeking elusive Lydia WEBSTER's birth and marriage confirmation to find out where she was born and who her parent's were. Lydia WEBSTER, was born about 1781, in MA, CT, NH, NY, RI, or VT, married 27 Sept. 1804 James MOWRY in Pomfret, CT, and died 16 Feb. 1847 in Guilford, VT; they are buried in Wilkins Hill District #1 Cemetery in Guilford, Windham, Vt. Children born in Guilford, Vermont: 1) Lucius Potter MOWRY b. 12 Oct. 1806, Guilford, Windham, VT, married 1) 13 Dec. 1827 Desire KENYON [KINYON] my 3rd great grandmother, married 2) Lucy AVERY, and he died 1888. 2) Rev. James Wheaton MOWRY b. 20 April 1808, Guilford, Windham, VT, a noted Methodist minister, d. after April 1878. 3) William Pitt MOWRY b. 5 May 1809, Guilford, Windham, VT, and died in Windsor Locks, Hartford, CT. 4) Lydia MOWRY b. 24 1811 Guilford, Windham, Vt., was m. 1834 J. Barney SHEPHARDSON by Henry J. WOOLEY, Preacher, and she died 4 Oct. 1844. 5) Nelson MOWRY, Guilford, Windham, VT b. 19 Nov. 1813, m. Sophia L. SILVER and died in Wilbra, Hampden, MA. Children born in Leyden, Massachusetts: 6) Ann B. MOWRY b. 24 Aug. 1820 [have photocopy of birth certificate], Leyden, Franklin Co., MA, m. 21 Aug. 1839 Horace Wilkins LYNDE [LINDE], and she died in 1905. and 7) George B. MOWRY b. 1825, Leyden, Franklin Co., MA, and died young between 1827 and 1829. I have written to Guilford, VT; Leyden and Colrain, MA, Town Clerks for vital records but to no avail and checked in Abby Hemenway's "VERMONT GAZETTEER". "The Descendants of Nathanial Mowry of Rhode Island" written by William A. Mowry; Sidney S. Rider, Publisher; Providence, RI, 1878, p. 178, has a listing for the marriage on 27 Sept 1804. I found this same date for Lydia WEBSTER and James MOWRY's marriage listed in a Church of the Latter Day Saints sealed record but cannot view it. It is not in the Barbour Collection. Another source for this marriage date and place is the book "Official History of Guilford, Vermont, 1678-1961" page 485 which I've seen. Also, Addie with the Guilford Historical Society said that the Methodist Episcopal Church records in Green River, VT (near Guilford, VT) where they were members were destroyed in a fire. I've posted on Rootsweb, Ancestry.com, and GenForum. Also, I've had people personally check the marriage records in Pomfret, Conn, as well as Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT (just in case there was a mistake in the state name recorded). No one has been able to find a record. I've checked out a Lydia WEBSTER in the right time period from Cabot, VT, in Abby Hemenway's "VERMONT GAZATTEER". However, the Cabot Town Clerk office's old records were destroyed in a fire. There is a Stephen Webster family listed in Pomfret CT in the 1790 and 1800 censuses, with a houseful of children. At the time of the 1810 census (when Lydia would have been gone, because of 1804 marriage) the ENTIRE FAMILY HAD VANISHED. They have not shown up in any other New England state's censuses for 1810 -- Where did they go? And is there any evidence they were Lydia's family? Lydia WEBSTER is my 4th great grandmother. ONE NOTE: Family lore has it that Lydia WEBSTER is related to Noah WEBSTER but so far no connection. If you or anyone has any bits of research they've uncovered, or any questions for me to clarify, please let me know. I really don't know where to look next! Anxiously awaiting your help, Jan Jordan in Northern VT <<Mowry's are my direct line, Mehitable 1644 (descends from immigrant Roger back to George) married a Kingsley. Maura Amrich [email protected]>>

Hi, I'm seeking an obituary in either Northern MA or Southern VT, for LYDIA WEBSTER MOWRY (Mrs. JAMES), who died 16 Feb. 1847, in Guilford, Windham Co., Vermont, and is buried in Wilkins Hill District No. 1 Cemetery in Guilford, Windham Co., Vt. She lived in both Leyden, Franklin County, Mass. and Guilford, Windham County, Vermont.  Obits have already been searched at the "Brattleboro Reformer" and "Vermont Phoenix".  I'm wondering if a Massachusetts newspaper might also have carried notices of her death.    THANK :-) YOU VERY much for any help here.   See death notice below for LYDIA MOWRY nee WEBSTER, my maternal 4th great grandmother. Jan Jordan in Vermont "VERMONT PHOENIX" [Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont] March 4, 1847, page 3" 'In Guilford, Windham County, VT, on the 16th ult, Mrs. Lydia MOWRY, wife of Mr. James MOWRY, aged 66 years died.' (NOTE: reference to ult. refers to the previous month. LYDIA died on February 16, 1847.)     

Thanks to the wonderful people on this list who have added to my knowledge of the Markhams. Unfortunately, no one has found them in 1860. And as someone pointed out, the graves that we saw in Hoosick Falls must belong to Harriet/Hattie and her brother and wife, not her parents. Thanks to all. I shall have to start searching in a different direction. Marion Markham

If anyone has access to the 1860 or 1870 census for Conway, could you please look up Markhams, probably in Conway. Their daughter Harriet was born there in 1864. However, a 1900 census from Hoosick Falls, NY confuses the issue about who her parents were. I thought she was the daughter of Emerson Preston Markham, with whom she is buried, but the dates don't add up. Help please? Marion Markham

Searching for information about the family of Harriet Markham, born Dec. 4, 1864 in Conway. She married B. Frank Agan when she was about 30 but I have no idea if they were married in MA or elsewhere, since her family moved to Hoosick Falls, NY and she is buried there. Marion Markham

Genealogies compiled by the Rev. William Wallace Johnson have been computerized and forwarded to the LDS Family Search Site. They should be processed and available on-line or by CD within the next 6 months. 51. F:\edward elmer.ged 19-JUN-2004 21:44 Received Description: Includes computerized records for 2,313 individuals and 720 families. Main source: Descendants of Edward Elmer of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied & published by Rev. William W. Johnson, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. URL: None Submission ID: 1005694-0619104214450 52. F:\Holding file\david johnson descendants of.ged 18-AUG-2004 06:25 Received Description: Includes computerized records for 1495 individuals & 393 families. Source: Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. URL: None Submission ID: 1005694-0818104062553 53. F:\Holding file\thomas clarke descendatns of.ged 18-AUG-2004 06:28 Received Description: Included computerized records for 3,370 individuals and 890 families. Main source: Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. URL: None Submission ID: 1005694-0818104062842

Good morning, Have you looked in the multi-volume set entitled Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War? If they are listed, copy the page, along with the title page of the volume you use, and include that as proof of service. The Genealogy Dept. (NSDAR) accepts this work as proof of service. I am looking at the History of Bernardston, p. 353, and the brief genealogy for Samuel Connable noted he "served as private Apr. 20 to May 1, 1775, etc. " The wording sounds suspiciously like what you would find in Mass. Soldiers and Sailors, so suspect you will find Samuel Connable listed in that work. Same source, p. 356 discusses John Connable, gives his military experience as well as being chosen to various town offices including "Committee of Inspection 1775." Civic service works also. I feel confident you will find both these men listed in the above mentioned reference work. That will provide their service. If you need further help contact me personally. I am State Regent of Oregon, NSDAR, in addition to being a certified genealogist. Hope this helps. Joan Joan A. Hunter, MLS, Certified Genealogist MASSACHUSETTS GENEALOGY, specializing in Franklin, Hampden & Hampshire Counties Member Association of P:rofessional Genealogists http://www.apgen.org CG is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board http://www.bctgcertification.org

First Generation 1. Herbert Arthur PURRINGTON was born on 8 May 1879 in Pequabuck, Litchfield, Connecticut. Second Generation 2. Charles PURRINGTON was born on 13 Jun 1838 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 94. Iron Founder. Children born at Pequabuck, Ct. P.O. Address, Terrysville, Ct. Charles PURRINGTON and Lydia Newhall CLARK were married on 25 Oct 1871. 3. Lydia Newhall CLARK was born on 14 Oct 1845 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1928 in , , Connecticut. Charles PURRINGTON and Lydia Newhall CLARK had the following children: i. Charles William PURRINGTON was born on 27 Mar 1873 in Pequabuck, Litchfield, Connecticut. He died on 16 Dec 1877 in Pequabuck, Litchfield, Connecticut. 1 ii. Herbert Arthur PURRINGTON. iii. Edith PURRINGTON was born on 16 Apr 1882 in Pequabuck, Litchfield, Connecticut. Third Generation 4. Cyrus PURRINGTON was born on 3 Aug 1807 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 20 Dec 1834 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 6 Jun 1873 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. of Colrain, Mass. Cyrus PURRINGTON and Mary Whiting DAVENPORT were married on 25 Jan 1835. 5. Mary Whiting DAVENPORT was born on 23 Aug 1810 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Jan 1880. She was buried in Branch Cemetery, Colrain, , Massachusetts. Cyrus PURRINGTON and Mary Whiting DAVENPORT had the following children: 2 i. Charles PURRINGTON. ii. Stephen Davenport PURRINGTON was born on 25 Sep 1842 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in 1915. He was buried in Branch Cemetery, Colrain, , Massachusetts. Resided Terryville, Conn. iii. Mary Jane PURRINGTON was born on 14 Aug 1846 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 20 Feb 1871. 6. Winslow CLARK was born on 29 Aug 1804 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 12 Nov 1804 in Congregational Church, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 12 Nov 1881 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 88. of Shelburne, Mass. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 46. Occupation: Farming. Winslow CLARK and Betsey Long BARDWELL were married on 3 Jun 1830 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. 7. Betsey Long BARDWELL was born on 2 Apr 1810 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 12 Apr 1884 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 88. of Shelburne, Mass. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 26. Name listed as: Betsey Long (Bardwell) Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 46. Resides in Shelburne, Mass. Winslow CLARK and Betsey Long BARDWELL had the following children: i. William Henry CLARK was born on 8 Aug 1831 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Aug 1858 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Joel Bardwell CLARK was born on 14 Sep 1833 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 25 Oct 1884 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. Abigail Freeman CLARK was born on 23 Jan 1838 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1937 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Judah Winslow CLARK was born on 29 Mar 1843 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in 1896 in , , Connecticut. 3 v. Lydia Newhall CLARK. vi. Betsey Maria CLARK was born on 3 Dec 1853 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1914 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.

First Generation 1. David Clark HUNTER was born on 24 Feb 1862. Second Generation 2. David HUNTER was born on 9 Dec 1832 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachusetts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974. p. 10a of Wendell, Mass. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 94. Is Superintendent of Russell's Cutlery Works, at Turner's Fall, Mass. P. O. address, Greenfield, Mass. David HUNTER and Abigail Freeman CLARK were married on 5 May 1859 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Abigail Freeman CLARK was born on 23 Jan 1838 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1937 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. David HUNTER and Abigail Freeman CLARK had the following children: 1 i. David Clark HUNTER. ii. Frank Winslow HUNTER was born on 30 Mar 1866. iii. Raymond Wright HUNTER was born on 20 Nov 1871. Third Generation 4. Capt. Orange HUNTER was born on 17 Dec 1794 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Jan 1864 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Capt. Orange HUNTER and Fanny WRIGHT were married on 2 Dec 1819 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 5. Fanny WRIGHT was born on 5 Jun 1799 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Apr 1854 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Capt. Orange HUNTER and Fanny WRIGHT had the following children: i. William Henry HUNTER was born on 17 Aug 1820 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in 1847 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Springdale Cemetery, Turners Falls, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Lewis Barns HUNTER was born on 9 Dec 1821 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. Luther Wright HUNTER was born on 10 Jul 1823 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Fanny Jane HUNTER was born on 21 Dec 1824 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 84. of Montague, Mass. v. Lucy Ely HUNTER was born on 21 May 1826 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 30 Apr 1842 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Springdale Cemetery, Turners Falls, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Melissa Elmira HUNTER was born on 8 Dec 1827 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Orange Dwight HUNTER was born on 25 Apr 1829 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 346 of new Haven. viii. Cynthia Maria HUNTER was born on 28 Jan 1831 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. 2 ix. David HUNTER. x. George HUNTER was born on 13 Nov 1834 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in Elgin, Kane, Illinois. He was buried in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Kane, Illinois. Was Superintendent of Elgin Watch Co., in Elgin, Illinois. When he retired his son George E. Hunter took over. 6. Winslow CLARK was born on 29 Aug 1804 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 12 Nov 1804 in Congregational Church, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 12 Nov 1881 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 88. of Shelburne, Mass. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 46. Occupation: Farming. Winslow CLARK and Betsey Long BARDWELL were married on 3 Jun 1830 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. 7. Betsey Long BARDWELL was born on 2 Apr 1810 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 12 Apr 1884 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 88. of Shelburne, Mass. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 26. Name listed as: Betsey Long (Bardwell) Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 46. Resides in Shelburne, Mass. Winslow CLARK and Betsey Long BARDWELL had the following children: i. William Henry CLARK was born on 8 Aug 1831 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Aug 1858 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Joel Bardwell CLARK was born on 14 Sep 1833 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 25 Oct 1884 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3 iii. Abigail Freeman CLARK. iv. Judah Winslow CLARK was born on 29 Mar 1843 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in 1896 in , , Connecticut. v. Lydia Newhall CLARK was born on 14 Oct 1845 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1928 in , , Connecticut. vi. Betsey Maria CLARK was born on 3 Dec 1853 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1914 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.

JOHNSON, Mary - Ancestors of (part 2 of 2) That was great information. Does anyone have a WOOD family in their genealogy? My great great grandfather, Alfred WOOD was born at Ashfield in 1814 and I would like to have some information on his family.

First Generation 1. Atherton CLARK was born on 22 Sep 1839. Second Generation 2. Alfred Freeman CLARK was born on 26 Jan 1816 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 14 Nov 1819 in Congregational Church, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 4 May 1871 in Princeton, Bureau, Illinois. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 69. Settled on a farm near Princeton, Illinois. Alfred Freeman CLARK and Harriet DOOLITTLE were married on 29 Nov 1838. 3. Harriet DOOLITTLE was born on 16 Apr 1817. She died on 6 Jun 1849. Alfred Freeman CLARK and Harriet DOOLITTLE had the following children: 1 i. Atherton CLARK. ii. Sarah M. CLARK was born on 11 Feb 1841. iii. Clarinda CLARK was born on 31 Dec 1842. iv. Harriet CLARK was born on 30 Apr 1845. v. Alfred P. CLARK was born on 18 Mar 1847. He died on 22 Jul 1848. Third Generation 4. Dr. Atherton CLARK was born on 26 May 1789 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 31 Mar 1825 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 21 Sep 1866 in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 36. Dr. Clark studied medicine in Cummington, Mass., with Dr. Bryant, father of Wm. Cullen Bryant. Practiced his profession several year in Ashfield with Dr. Smith, and from 1833 to 1835 in Cummington; from 1835 to 1862 in Easthampton. Was deacon of Payson church, Easthampton. He died in Guilford, Ct. Children born in Ashfield except the two younger. Dr. Atherton CLARK and Clarinda SEARS were married on 24 Nov 1814 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. 145. Both of Ashfield, Mass., 1814. 5. Clarinda SEARS was born on 3 Jul 1795 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 3 May 1824 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Hill Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Dr. Atherton CLARK and Clarinda SEARS had the following children: 2 i. Alfred Freeman CLARK. ii. Clarinda CLARK was born on 28 Dec 1817 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 14 Nov 1819 in Congregational Church, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 27 May 1842. iii. Atherton CLARK was born on 20 Nov 1819 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 6 Feb 1820 in Congregational Church, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 11 Jan 1841. Fourth Generation 8. Barnabas CLARK was born on 9 Mar 1743 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Dec 1831 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. Barnabas CLARK and Mehitable HALL were married on 21 Dec 1769. 9. Mehitable HALL was born on 27 Mar 1745. She died in Mar 1813 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. Barnabas CLARK and Mehitable HALL had the following children: i. Alvan CLARK was born on 17 Aug 1771 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Jul 1835 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Hill Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 of Ashfield, Mass. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 34. They settled in Ashfield, Mass., soon after their marriage where his children were all born, and where he died. Both were buried in the old churchyard at Ashfield Centre. Farmer and miller. ii. Daniel CLARK was born on 2 Sep 1773 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 11 Dec 1828 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 34. Farmer. Children born in Westminster, Vt. iii. Joshua CLARK was born on 24 Oct 1776 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Apr 1865 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. iv. Barnabas CLARK was born on 3 Aug 1779 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 15 Aug 1824 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. v. Hitty CLARK was born on 12 Aug 1781 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Feb 1814 in Saxton's River, Windham, Vermont. vi. Tully CLARK was born on 30 Jun 1784 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Jul 1784 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. vii. Thankful CLARK was born on 4 Jan 1787 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Jun 1789 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 4 viii. Dr. Atherton CLARK. 10. Jonathan SEARS was born on 7 May 1750 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Feb 1808 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Ashfield Plain Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jonathan SEARS and Abigail HALL were married on 23 Sep 1773 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 11. Abigail HALL was born on 2 Nov 1754. She died on 18 Nov 1842 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jonathan SEARS and Abigail HALL had the following children: 5 i. Clarinda SEARS. ii. Asarelah SEARS was born on 10 Jul 1789 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 2 Nov 1816 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 4 Nov 1816 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 17 Feb 1875 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 183. of Ashfield, Mass., 1816. iii. Priscilla SEARS was born about May 1798 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Sep 1798 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Ashfield Plain Cemetery, Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Fifth Generation 16. Scotto CLARK was born on 8 Nov 1709 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 30 Aug 1790 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 23. Children born in Harwich. He was a master mariner, and nine of his eleven sons were whalemen, and one of them was killed in the fishery, his father being in the command of the boat. In those days the whales were so plenty that the fishing was carried on in open boats from the shore. One of his descendants relates the tradition, that when his youngest daughter was born, the old man was so disappointed that it was not a son, that he wept because he yet lacked one boy to make up the crew of two whale boats. In a bible record written by James Clark, son of Scotto Clark, 2d, of Harwich, and now in the possession of Mrs. Francis Howard, of Boston, his father's birthdate is Nov. 8, 1710, and his mothers birthdate Feb. 14, 1714, which differ from the dates listed in the book. Scotto CLARK and Thankful CROSBY were married on 22 Mar 1733. 17. Thankful CROSBY was born on 7 Feb 1714 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Dec 1802 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Scotto CLARK and Thankful CROSBY had the following children: i. Capt. Elisha CLARK was born on 14 May 1734 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 9 Sep 1811 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 222. Cause of Death: Cancer. History of Conway, Massachusetts, 1767 - 1917, Rev. Charles Stanley Pease, editor, Springfield Printing and Binding Co., Springfield, Mass., 1917. p. 276. Settled here in 1774 Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 25. Settled in Conway, Mass., in 1774, where he died. Children, except Thomas and Thankful, born in Harwich, Mass. ii. Reuben CLARK was born on 1 Aug 1735 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 23 Dec 1814 in Brewster, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 26. In the old "burying ground" in Brewster, Mass., the stone that marks his grave, bears the following inscription: "Scred to the memory of Reuben Clark, who departed this lfie Dec. 23, 1814, in the 80th year of his age. He lived much beloved, and died much lamented. The righteous have hope in death." iii. Tully CLARK was born on 30 Nov 1736 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died in Sep 1766 in Lost at Sea. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 23. From the Massachusetts Gazette of Oct. 2, 1766: "A son of Capt. Clark was killed by a sperm whale near George's Bank, a few days since. The whale struck the boat at the bows with his head, with great force, throwing the young man, who stood there ready with his lance, into the mouth of the whale, which turned and made off with him; he was heard to scream by his father, who commanded the boat, as the fish's jaws closed upon him." iv. Mark CLARK was born on 3 May 1738 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. v. William CLARK was born on 14 Jan 1740 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died in Lost at Sea. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 23. Lost at sea. vi. Mercy CLARK was born on 9 Aug 1741 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 8 vii. Barnabas CLARK. viii. Scotto CLARK was born on 22 Sep 1745 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 27 Mar 1836 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. ix. James CLARK was born on 6 Jan 1747 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 5 Mar 1819 in Marion, Plymouth, Massachusetts. x. Abigail CLARK was born on 7 Sep 1748 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. xi. Roland CLARK was born on 18 Feb 1750 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Aug 1818. xii. Joshua CLARK was born on 4 Dec 1752 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died in Lost at Sea. xiii. Fessenden CLARK was born on 8 Oct 1754 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. xiv. Thankful CLARK was born on 22 Oct 1757 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 22 Apr 1842 in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 20. Jonathan SEARS was born on 9 Sep 1725 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Dec 1759. Jonathan SEARS and Priscilla SEARS were married on 29 Jun 1749 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 21. Priscilla SEARS was born on 31 Dec 1730 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 12 Apr 1819. Jonathan SEARS and Priscilla SEARS had the following children: 10 i. Jonathan SEARS. 22. Joseph HALL. Joseph HALL and Abigial CLARKE were married on 28 Jul 1745 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 23. Abigial CLARKE was born on 18 Oct 1726. Joseph HALL and Abigial CLARKE had the following children: i. Hannah HALL was born on 8 Dec 1746. ii. Hepzibah HALL was born on 24 Jul 1749. 11 iii. Abigail HALL. iv. Joseph HALL was born on 15 May 1755.

i. George CLARK was born on 27 Jan 1798 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Mar 1816 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Hill Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Barnabas CLARK was born on 11 Sep 1799 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 23 Mar 1823 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 29 Mar 1823 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 136. of Ashfield, Mass., 1823. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 63. He learned the wagonmaker's trade, but afterward worked at engraving. Subsequently he settled on a farm in Delaware county, Ohio, and emigrated thence to Clinton county, Iowa, where he now resides. P.O. address: Elwood, Iowa. iii. Son CLARK died in Apr 1801 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was born on 16 Apr 1801 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iv. Thankful CLARK was born on 1 Apr 1802 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Oct 1831 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. 259. Cause of death: consumption. She was buried in Hill Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 63. Died without issue. v. Alvin CLARK was born on 8 Mar 1804 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 11 Feb 1826 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 136. of Ashfield, Mass., 1826. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 43. Abigail Clark, sister of Alvan Clark, the distinguished telescope maker. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 63. Inventor, artist and astronomer. He occupies a high position among distinguished men in both hemispheres. Was born among the hills in Ashfield, Mass. Nature designed him for a great artist, and in the development of his native talents, nature's design was not frustrated. Schools did but little to bring to light his inherent powers. The common school of a sparsely populated district was all the seminary of learning that ever opened its portals to him; yet such has been his perseverance, and his personal effort in art and in science, that our colleges have conferred on him high degrees of honor in consideration of his great attainments, and crowned heads in the old world have recognized his superiority as the greatest telescope maker of the age. The steps by which he ascended to his hig position in art may be seen in the following summary of events in his life. In 1821, commenced copper-plate engraving, and soon after, miniature and portriat painting. In 1826-27 engraving for calico printing at Lowell, Mass. From 1827 to 1829, engraving at Providence, R.I. From 1829 to 1832 engraving, and painting miniatures, in New York. 1832 - 35 at Fall River. 1835 - 36, painted minatures in Boston. Settled in Cambridge, Mass., 1836, but kept open a studio in Boston unitl 1860. Meanwhile (commencing in 1845) he engaged with his son George in the working of lenses for telescopes, first reflectors, but afterwards refactos, the latter a very difficult thing, but with success. From 1852 to 1860 discovered twenty new double stars. In 1859 went to England, by initataion of Rev. W. R. Dawes, a distinguished astronomer, of Haddenham, Thame. In the observatory of Mr. Dawes with one of his own telescopes, discovered five new double stars, among them 99 Herculis. From that time until now (1883) he and his sons have been engaged i the Dearbor! n tower at Chicago, with which his son Alvan G. discovered teh companion of Sirius; another is mounted in the Naval Observatory at Washington, D.C., with which Prof. Hall discovered the satellites of Mars. But their last great work is the 30 inch objec glass made for the government of Russia on the order of Dr. Otto Struve, the Royal Astronomer. Although Mr. Clark has attained his greatest distinction in the field of art, yeat as an astronomer he ranks high. He gleaned the northern heavens, which had been minutely harvested by the Struves, and the result was the discovery, by himself and his son Alvan G., of some 40 new double stars, and among them the compainon of Sirius. He invented a new micrometer, an instrument of great value to astronomers, and by means of an invention of his own has compared the magnitude of a Lyrae with our sun, arriving at a result that will give him rank among standard astronomers and mathematicians. P.O. address, Cambridge, Mass. vi. Samuel CLARK was born on 5 Nov 1805 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 25 Oct 1828 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 30 Apr 1837 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 11 Jun 1865 in Phelps, Ontario, New York. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 136. of Ashfield, Mass., 1828. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 146. of Ashfield, Mass., 1828. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 146. of Conway, Mass., 1837 Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 65. Occupation: Farming. vii. Daniel CLARK was born on 7 Nov 1807 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 3 Sep 1831 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. 145. Both of Ashfield, Mass., 1831. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 65. P.O. address: Conway, Mass. viii. Mary CLARK was born on 20 Nov 1809 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 191. of Conway, Mass., 1848. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 65. She was engaged in teaching, many years previous to her marriage, and was popular and successful. P.O. address: South Deerfield, Mass. No children. 3 ix. Abigail CLARK. x. William CLARK was born on 15 Feb 1814 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 4 Jun 1836 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 13 Jun 1836 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 24 Oct 1854 in Bloomfield, Jay, Indiana. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 137. of Ashfield, Mass., 1836. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 66. He was a merchant in Ashfield, Mas.; afterwards a teacher in Ohio, then at New Albany, Fayetteville, and Springville, Indinia; studied law at Springville and entered upon the practice of the legal profession at Bloomfield, Ind., where he died. Fourth Generation 8. Lt. Josiah JOHNSON was born on 7 Mar 1746 in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Feb 1827 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Buckland Center Cemetery, Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 502 In 1773 he moved to that part of Charlemont afterwards Buckland. In 1796 he was sent to the Governor's Council; a useful and honored man whose influence was a great factor in shaping the early destinies of Buckland. He owned and operated a gristmill for a short time but the greater part of life was spent as a farmer. Was a lieutenant in the Revolutionary War. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 6. He resided in Leominster, Mass., until 1773, when he emigrated to Charlemont, Mass., where he purchased land. The deed was given by Jonathan White of Leominster, and Joseph Wilder, of Lancaster, on the 15th day of December, in the 13th year of His Majesty's reign, A.D. 1773. The description of the is as follows: "One hundred acres of land, in Charlemont, in the county of Hampshire, in the southeast part of said town, on the south line of which it is bounded south; on the north it is bounded by Mr. Taylor's farm; on the east it is bounded on the public land; on the west it is bounded on Mr. Taylor's other farm, or the farm called Clesson's farm." It would be difficult, I think, for a surveyor, from this description, to find that land now. When Buckland was incorporated in 1778, this land was included in that town. He owned a grist mill for a short time in the north part of the town, but the greater part of his life was spent in farming. He contributed largely of his influence in shaping the character of the new town, and was a prominent man, not only in civil affairs, but also in the church. Lt. Josiah JOHNSON and Martha TAYLOR were married in 1774 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 9. Martha TAYLOR was born on 21 Dec 1756 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 10 Mar 1757 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 27 Oct 1825 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Buckland Center Cemetery, Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Lt. Josiah JOHNSON and Martha TAYLOR had the following children: i. David JOHNSON was born on 24 Jul 1775 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 12 Aug 1777 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ii. Martha JOHNSON was born on 31 Oct 1776 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 14 Aug 1777 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 4 iii. Othniel JOHNSON. iv. Rufus JOHNSON was born on 21 Jul 1779 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 2 Dec 1843 in Black Township, Posey, Indiana. He was buried in Moore Graveyard, Black Township, Posey, Indiana. He was buried in More Graveyard, Black Township, Posey, Indiana. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 Removed to New York State, thence in 1822 to Ind. The History of Posey County by John C. Leffel Rufus Johnson brought his family to Posey County in 1822. The early home site was on Big Creek near Solitude, Indiana. Johnson Road was named after the family. Here is where Rufus and Ruth died and they are buried in the Moore graveyard. Their children were born in Semporius. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 9. They settled in Semporonius, Cayuga County, New York, in 1802, but emigrated thence to Posey County, Indiana, in 1822. Children boen in Sempronius, N.Y. v. Josiah JOHNSON was born on 28 Feb 1781 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 5 Dec 1801 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 5 Dec 1801 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts He died on 11 Dec 1856 in Northfield, Summit, Ohio. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 504. Resided in Buckland, Mass until 1853 then removed to Northfield, Ohio. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 29. They moved from Buckland in 1833 to Northfield, Ohio, where he died. Children all born in Buckland, Mass. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 9. He remained upon the paternal estate till after the death of his father; but in 1833 with his family he moved to Ohio, and settled in Northfield, Summit Co., where he died. Occupation, farming. Children all born in Buckland, Mass. vi. Mary (Molly) JOHNSON was born on 15 Oct 1782 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 13 Aug 1785 in Congregational Church, Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 14 Oct 1852 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91 of Buckland, Mass. 1802. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 10. During her first marriage to David Nichols, lived in Charlemont, Mass., and Heath, Mass., during 2nd marriage to David White. vii. David JOHNSON was born on 18 Jun 1784 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 14 Aug 1785 in Congregational Church, Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 14 Mar 1788 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. viii. Martha JOHNSON was born on 10 Mar 1786 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 20 Apr 1834 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Buckland Center Cemetery, Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91 of Buckland, Mass., 1809. ix. Leander JOHNSON was born on 17 Sep 1787 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Jun 1852. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 Married twice; resided Academy, N.Y. x. Sylvia JOHNSON was born on 22 Sep 1789 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 29 Mar 1870 in , Jefferson, New York. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91 of Buckland, Mass., 1812 xi. Abigail JOHNSON was born on 2 Apr 1791 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 4 Feb 1871 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 11. They lived in Buckland, Mass. She was engaged in teaching for many years prior to her marriage. No children. xii. Susanna JOHNSON was born on 7 Mar 1793 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Feb 1872 in Rutland, Jefferson, New York. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 129 of Buckland, Mass., 1815 xiii. Lydia JOHNSON was born on 28 Jan 1798 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 13 Dec 1874 in , Jefferson, New York. xiv. Lovice JOHNSON was born on 19 Nov 1799 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Mar 1859 in Chester, Geauga, Ohio. xv. Harrietta JOHNSON was Baptized on 23 Feb 1800 in First Congregational Church, Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was born in 1801 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 10. Gad ELMER was born on 31 Aug 1760 in South Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Nov 1819 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Baptist Corner Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 18: Gad Elmer[70] b. 31 Aug 1760 in South Hadley, Hampshire Co., MA. d. on 13 Nov 1819 in Ashfield, Franklin, MA. He enlisted 17 Aug 1777, as a private in Capt. Jennings Company, Col. David Wells' Hampshire County Regiment for service in the Revolution. (See "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolution," Vol. 5 Page 323, below.) (and see "The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 51") He was married to Anna Phillips on 28 Nov 1782 in Buckland, Franklin, MA. He was a blacksmith and farmer and lived in Ashfield, MA., where he owned a farm. Both Gad and Anna were buried in the Bapist graveyard in said town. They had twelve children from 1783 to 1804. Massachusetts Army & Navy, the Revolution, 17 Vols. - Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, - Vol. I-XVII (17). Boston: Wright and Potter Printing Co., 1896. Volume 5 page 323 Elmer, 97. [This name also appears under the form of Elmar, Elmor, Elmore, Elmour.] Volume 5 page 323 Elmer, Gad. Private, Lieut. Ephraim Jenings's co., Col. David Field's (Hampshire Co.) regt.; enlisted Aug. 17, 1777; discharged Aug. 21, 1777; service, 5 days, on an expedition to the Northward at the time of the battle of Bennington. Roll dated Ashfield The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 454. Was in Buckland as early as 1790; He was a blacksmith by trade. His first four children may have been born in Ashfield; those from 1790, on, in Buckland, Source - Judy Keller Fox: Gad and a number of other Ashfield men participated in a 5-day expedition at the time of the Bennington, VT, battle. The son of one of the men explained, "My father . . . was in the company that marched to Bennington. They marched to Cheshire the first day where they joined the Berkshire troops, and the next day marched to Bennington." This man and Gad Elmer were both in Captain Jennings' Company. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 18. He was a blacksmith and lived in Ashfield, Mass., where he owned a farm and where he died. Children all born in Ashfield. Gad ELMER and Anne PHILLIPS were married on 28 Nov 1782 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 11. Anne PHILLIPS was born on 4 May 1763 in Huntstown, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 3 Mar 1812 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Baptist Corner Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Gad ELMER and Anne PHILLIPS had the following children: 5 i. Anna ELMER. ii. Betsey ELMER was born on 7 Jun 1785 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 27 Nov 1870 in Northfield, Summit, Ohio. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91. of Ashfield, Mass. iii. Daniel ELMER was born on 4 May 1787 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 9 Oct 1866 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Baptist Corner Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 454. Resided Ashfield, Mass. Source - Judy Kellar Fox: In 1820 Daniel's brother Luther was farming in Ashfield, where his brother Adolphus also lived. His uncle Samuel, aunt Mary (widow of Zenas) and cousin Obed were also living in Ashfield. Samuel and Obed were also farming. Daniel was working in manufacturing (presumably blacksmithing) in Florida in Berkshire County to the west of Ashfield. Around 1829 Daniel's cousin Alfred, who was determined insane, murdered a man in Ashfield and was committed to a mental hospital, where he apparently lived in a cage with handcuffs and chains. (Alfred Elmer probate file no. 1496, Franklin County Family and Probate Court, Greenfield, MA 01302) In 1850 Daniel and Electa were living in Conway, Massachusetts. At 63 years old, he was no longer working, but his four youngest sons (ages 16-29) were living at home and all working as cabinetmakers. Daniel and Electa had been married close to 50 years when she died. About four years later, when Daniel was 71 years old, he married Betsey, a 66-year-old spinster from Ashfield. Five weeks later Betsey died of a stroke. Eight months later he married again, this time to Nancy Hill, another Ashfield spinster, but younger. Nancy was 55. They lived in Ashfield, where Daniel was still farming in his 70s. In 1860 his real estate was worth $700, his personal property $165. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 29. He was a blacksmith. iv. Philo ELMER was born on 5 Mar 1789 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 27 Oct 1841 in Ridgeway, Orleans, New York. 1811 - Residing Florida, Berkshire Co., Mass. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 454. Resided Ridgeway, N.Y. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 30. Occupation, Farming. He settled in Ridgeway, Orleans Co., N.Y., in 1814, where he and his first wife died and were buried, and where the greater part of his children were born. v. Gad ELMER Jr. was born on 6 Oct 1790 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Feb 1823 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Socieity, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 239. Suicide Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 18. Died unmarried vi. Adolphus ELMER was born on 10 Apr 1794 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Aug 1839 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 454 Resided Ashfield, Mass. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 30. Occupation, blacksmith. Children born in Ashfield, Mass., where he lived. vii. Alpheus ELMER was born on 26 Nov 1795 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 28 Apr 1867. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 18. Died unmarried viii. Almira ELMER was born on 25 Jan 1798 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ix. Luther ELMER was born on 11 Sep 1799 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 7 Apr 1857 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 455. He joined the second Baptist church in Buckland by letter from the church in Ashfield in 1853 as did his wife. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 30. Blacksmith by trade. x. Child ELMER was born on 8 Jan 1801 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Child ELMER died on 8 Jan 1801 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. xi. Cleon ELMER was born on 25 May 1802 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 27 Feb 1878 in Chicken Creek, Juab, Utah. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 455. Resided New York State and later at Nephi, Utah. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 30. They resided several years in New York State and afterwards at Chicken Creek, Juab Co., Utah where he died. xii. Horace ELMER was born on 20 Nov 1804 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Feb 1854 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts. 12. Barnabas CLARK was born on 9 Mar 1743 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Dec 1831 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. Barnabas CLARK and Mehitable HALL were married on 21 Dec 1769. 13. Mehitable HALL was born on 27 Mar 1745. She died in Mar 1813 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. Barnabas CLARK and Mehitable HALL had the following children: 6 i. Alvan CLARK. ii. Daniel CLARK was born on 2 Sep 1773 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 11 Dec 1828 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 34. Farmer. Children born in Westminster, Vt. iii. Joshua CLARK was born on 24 Oct 1776 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Apr 1865 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. iv. Barnabas CLARK was born on 3 Aug 1779 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 15 Aug 1824 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont. v. Hitty CLARK was born on 12 Aug 1781 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Feb 1814 in Saxton's River, Windham, Vermont. vi. Tully CLARK was born on 30 Jun 1784 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Jul 1784 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. vii. Thankful CLARK was born on 4 Jan 1787 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Jun 1789 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. viii. Dr. Atherton CLARK was born on 26 May 1789 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 31 Mar 1825 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 21 Sep 1866 in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 36. Dr. Clark studied medicine in Cummington, Mass., with Dr. Bryant, father of Wm. Cullen Bryant. Practiced his profession several year in Ashfield with Dr. Smith, and from 1833 to 1835 in Cummington; from 1835 to 1862 in Easthampton. Was deacon of Payson church, Easthampton. He died in Guilford, Ct. Children born in Ashfield except the two younger. 14. Elisha BASSETT. Elisha BASSETT had the following children: 7 i. Mary BASSETT.

First Generation 1. Mary JOHNSON was born on 6 Jun 1841 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Oct 1850 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Second Generation 2. Rev. William Wallace JOHNSON was born on 29 Nov 1813 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 5 Sep 1838 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 504. Removed in 1842 to Greenfield, Wis. He was the author of Elmer and Johnson Genealogies. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 162. of Buckland, Mass., 1838. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 22. Was at the Franklin Academy, Shelburne Falls, Mass., 1835-36; teaching in Greene, N.Y. 1837. Went to Wisconsin in May 1842. Settled in Greenfield near Milwaukee, Wis. School Commissioner from 1842 to 1848. Town Treasurer, 1847. Town Clerk from 1848 to 1855. Ordained a Minister in the M. E. Church, by Bishop Ames, at Whitewater, Wis., in 1859. Has spent ten years of his life in teaching. Their residence since 1842 has been in Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wis., where their children, except the oldest were born. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 43. In 1842 he settled in Greenfield, near Milwaukee, Wis., where he now resides, where his children, except the oldest one, were born, and where his beloved wife died. He is a minister of the M. E. Church, and in 1876 published a book entitled "Records of teh Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass.," containing orignal poems. In 1879 he was a member of teh Wisconsin Legislature. In 1884, he prublished "Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clark of Plymouth, Mass." In 1892, published "Records of the Descendants of John Johnson of Ipswich and Andover, Mass.," and is the author of this book.. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 65. Engaged in teaching for many years, is a minister in the M. E. Church; pbulished in 1876 a genealogical work, entitled "Records of teh Descendants of David Johnson, of Leominster, Mass.," containg also original poems; and was a member of the Wisconsin Legislature in 1879. P.O. address: North Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wis. Compiler of this book. Rev. William Wallace JOHNSON and Abigail CLARK were married on 24 Oct 1838 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Abigail CLARK was born on 13 Jan 1812 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Sep 1889 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 75 of Ashfield, Mass. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91 of Ashfield, Mass., 1838. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 162. of Conway, Mass., 1838. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 43. Sister of Alvan Clark, the distinguished telescope maker. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 65. She was a teacher previous to her marriage to William Wallace Johnson (compiler of this book). They emigrated to Wisconsin in 1842. Settled in Greenfield, Milwaukee county, where they now reside and where their sons were all born. Rev. William Wallace JOHNSON and Abigail CLARK had the following children: 1 i. Mary JOHNSON. ii. Alvan Othniel JOHNSON was born on 17 Mar 1843 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He died on 9 Mar 1874 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan. He was buried in North Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 47. Teaching in 1861; enlisted Aug. 5, 1862, in Co. A, 24th Wis. In.; served in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama; was in the battle of Perryville, Stone River, Franklin, Nashville, and others. Settled on a farm in Oceana County, Michigan, where he died. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 65. He was in the Civil war in Co. A., 24th Reg., Wis. Vol. Inf. Was in the battle of Perryville, Stone River, Franklin, Nashville and others. In 1868 he settled on a farm in Hart, Mich., where he died. Was buried at North Greenfield, Wis. iii. William Wallace JOHNSON was born on 28 Sep 1844 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 47. At select school, Wauwatosa, 1860; teaching, 1861-63; entered Commercial College, Milwaukee, Mar. 8, 1864; clerk in U.S. Assessor's office, fall of '64' enlisted Feb., 1865, and detaile to service in Milwaukee as clerk in the office of Gen. Curtis, Commandant of the department of the Northwest; bookkeeper of the Grand River Nurseries, Lowell, Mich, 1868-69, and Notary Public of Kent County. Moved to Forest Home, Antrim County, Michigan, 1873, and was elected Town Clerk and Justice of the Peace. P.O. address: Central Lake, Michigan. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 66. He received a commercial college education, was clerk in U.S. Assessor's office in Milwaukee in 1864. Enlisted in 1865 and was detailed to serve as clerk in Gen. Curtis' office until the close of the war. In 1873, he settled in Autrim County, Michigan, where he was promoted to town and county offices. In 1883 he published a work on forestry entitled "Forest Leaves." He is a nurseryman and postmaster at Snowflake, Michigan. iv. Abner Morse JOHNSON was born on 30 Jan 1846 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 48. Blacksmith, artist and farmer. P.O. address: Big Grove, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 66. Farmer. Present Res. North Greenfield, Wis. v. Wesley JOHNSON was born on 9 Nov 1847 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 48. Teaching, 1867-68; at the Normal School, Whitewater, Wis., 1869-70; on the farm, 1872-73. Since 1873 engaged in the grocery trade in Milwaukee, Wis. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 66. He was educated at the State Normal School, Whitewater, Wis. Teacher, grocer, farmer. P.O. Address, Alto, Mich. vi. Edward Payson JOHNSON was born on 11 Sep 1849 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 48. At the Normal School, 1870; teaching 1871-72. Carpenter and farmer. P.O. address, Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wis. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 66. Res. 957 Becher St., Milwaukee. Attended Normal School 1870. Carpenter by trade. Third Generation 4. Othniel JOHNSON was born on 4 Apr 1778 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 9 Mar 1801 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded in Apr 1801 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts He died on 5 Mar 1851 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 Was a mason by trade, also carrying on a farm; a man well versed in literature and writing. Was Captain of an Infantry Co., in 1812.of Buckland, Mass. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91. of Buckland, Mass., 1801 Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 9. A mason by trade, but owned a farm on which he raised his family. A man of decisive character, a model military officer, frequently promoted to offical position, and possessed of a fine literary taste. Poerty was his favorite reading. Ovid, Homer and Virgel, and the English and Scotch poets were read by him with delight. His and his wife were buried in a little rural cemetery, on the farm where they had lived more than half a century. Their children were all born in Buckland, Mass. Othniel JOHNSON and Anna ELMER were married in Mar 1801 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 5. Anna ELMER was born on 23 Sep 1783 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Sep 1867 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91. of Ashfield, Mass., 1801 Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 28. She lived in a period of country's history when it was necessary that the mothers and daughters should understand not only the culinary art, but also the manufacture of cloth, and she was expert at the spinning wheel and the loom, in converting flax and wool into fabrics for making the wardrobe of her family. Yet her education was not neglected, and particularly in music did she excel. The remains of Capt. Othniel Johnson and Anna Elmer were both repose in a little rural cemetery on the farm where they had lived for more than half a century. Their children were all born in Buckland. Othniel JOHNSON and Anna ELMER had the following children: i. Loa JOHNSON was born on 4 Jul 1801 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 7 Nov 1886 in De Kalb, St. Lawrence, New York. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 Married 3 times. Names not listed. ii. Homer JOHNSON was born on 27 Dec 1802 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 31 Jul 1843 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 42. He died from a fracture of the skull, produced by being thrown from a wagon upon a stone wall by a runaway horse. He was buried in Old Cemetery, East Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 21. Lived in Buckland, Mass., his native town, where he died from a fracture of the skull, produced by being thrown from a wagon upon a stone wall. iii. Thetis JOHNSON was born on 19 Oct 1804 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Jun 1895. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91. Resided in Buckland until 1841. Removed to Wisconsin. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 21. Residence: Greenfield, Wis. iv. Martha JOHNSON was born on 13 Aug 1806 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 31 Jul 1888 in Ox Bow, , New York. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 28. Died without issue. v. Patience JOHNSON was born on 14 Jun 1809 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 31 Oct 1809 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vi. Daughter JOHNSON was born on 20 Sep 1810 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 20 Sep 1810 in Buckland, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vii. Anna JOHNSON was born on 31 Dec 1811 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 14 Jan 1868 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 43. Died of cancer in the breast. Her children were born at Shelburne Falls, Mass. 2 viii. Rev. William Wallace JOHNSON. ix. Marion Almira JOHNSON was born on 28 Jul 1816 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 14 Feb 1869 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 Lived Greenfield, Wis. where she married. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 44. She was a teacher before marriage. All her children were born in Greenfield, Wis. x. Edwin JOHNSON was born on 24 Oct 1818 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 23. He was at the Shelburne Falls High School, 1838-39; moved to Wisconsin, 1841; settled in Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wis., where he now resides; by trade a mason, Town Assessor in 1846, Justice of the Peace 9 years, between 1848 and 1865, Supt. of Schools from 1852 to 1856, and Town Cleerk six years between 1860 and 1876; an official member of the M.E. Church. His children were all born in Greenfield, Wis. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899.Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 44. Educated at Shelburne Falls High School, moved to Wisconsin, 1841; settled in Greenfield near Milwaukee, where at various times he held important offices; and was a teacher, a mason, and a farmer. President residence, Oak Park, Illinois. Children all born in Greenfield, Wis. xi. Oswin JOHNSON was born on 22 Dec 1820 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 24 Aug 1895 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 505. Was a selectman and assessor. Resided in Buckland until 1878 when he remove to Hart, Mich. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91 of Buckland, Mass., 1843. Genealogy Records of the Descendants of David Johnson of Leominster, Mass., Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Printed by Godfrey & Crandall, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1876. p. 23. Resides in Buckland. P.O. address: Shelburne Falls, Mass. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 44. He resided on the paternal homestead in Buckland, Mass., until June, 1878, when he removed to Hart, Mich., where he lived until his death. He held official positions in his native town, where all his children were born. Occupation, farming. His widow still lives at Hart. xii. Lovice JOHNSON was born on 7 Sep 1822 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 11 Aug 1825 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. xiii. Semira JOHNSON was born on 14 Apr 1826 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Buckland, Mass. to the year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., 1934. p. 91. of Buckland, Mass., 1844. Elmer - Elmore Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Braintree, England and Hartford, Conn., through his son Edward 1632 - 1899. Complied by Rev. William Johnson, Published by the Compiler, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1899. Riverside Printing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. p. 45. Residing in Hart, Mich. in 1899. 6. Alvan CLARK was born on 17 Aug 1771 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Jul 1835 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Hill Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 503 of Ashfield, Mass. Records of the Descendants of Thomas Clarke, Plymouth 1623 - 1697, Compiled by Rev. William W. Johnson, Published by the compiled, North Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1884. p. 34. They settled in Ashfield, Mass., soon after their marriage where his children were all born, and where he died. Both were buried in the old churchyard at Ashfield Centre. Farmer and miller. Alvan CLARK and Mary BASSETT were married on 5 Feb 1795 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 7. Mary BASSETT was born on 18 Aug 1773 in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Feb 1855 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Alvan CLARK and Mary BASSETT had the following children: