Fifth Generation 16. Eleazer HAWKS was born on 26 Dec 1693 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 14 May 1774 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 23. Hawks, 1768 Here Lies intered the Body of Dea'n Eleazer Hawks Who Died May ye 14th 1774 Aged 80 years By Virute & Religion their lives they led and in Peace they made the Grave their Bed. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 189. In records of this family we find his given name spelled: Eleazar, Eliezer and Eleazer. Settled on the Hawks place to Wapping; in 1743 he bought of John Chickley 500 acres of land at Charlemont and lived there about 1762 for a few years; returned and died. Eleazer HAWKS and Abigail WELLS were married on 24 Nov 1714 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 17. Abigail WELLS was born on 20 Feb 1696/97 in New London, New London, Connecticut. She died on 7 Mar 1768 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 24. Hawks, 1774 Here lies inter'd the Body of Mrs. Abigail the Wife of Dea'n Eleazer Hawks who died March ye 7th 1768 Aged 71 Year Eleazer HAWKS and Abigail WELLS had the following children: i. Gershom HAWKS was born on 23 Feb 1715/16 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 28 Dec 1798/99 in Charlemont, Hampshire, Massachusetts. The History of Rowe, Massachusetts, by Percy Whiting Brown, 2d edition, Privately Published, 1935, Cleveland, Ohio, Printed by A. D. Williams Company. p. 18 - Israel Williams, now Colonel in command of the northern regiment in Hampshire County, was entrusted with the defence of the northwestern frontier. He drew a sketch of the region for Governor Shirley, to whom he recommended the abandonment of Pelham and Shirley Forts, and the establishment of forts in the valley on the north side of Deerfield River, Taylor Fort at East Charlemont enclosing the houses of Othniel and Jonathan Taylor, the same arrangement in the western part of Charlemont, at the houses of Gershom and Seth Hawks. The General Court accepted these plans, and Rowe and Heath again became a wilderness (June 1754). History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Sergt.; served through the French wars; settled at Charlemont, where his house and that of his brother Seth were set near together and picketed, forming a fort which was garrisoned by the colony and Sergt. Hawks put in command in 1755; he with his brothers, Seth and Joshua, were among the earliest settlers on the plantation. Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Franklin County, Massachusetts, Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1895, p. 407. Gersham Hawkes served in the French and Indian War; he died December 28, 1799. His wife was Thankful Corse, daughter of James Corse. Formerly of Deerfield, he was one of the first settlers of Charlemont, Mass. ii. Eleazer HAWKS was born on 13 Nov 1717 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 25 Aug 1746 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Killed at the Bars. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 394 Killed at the Bars fight, Aug. 25, 1746. iii. Abigail HAWKS was born on 17 Oct 1719 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 13 Jul 1799 in Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire. She was buried in Keene Cemetery, Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. Abigail Hawks his wife, Born at Deerfield, Mass, Oct. 17, 1719; Died at Sullivan, July 13, 1799 They gave three sons to the Revolution, one of these, Asahel was killed at Bunker Hill. iv. Joshua HAWKS was born on 25 Jan 1721/22 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in 1761 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Sol. in the French war; was at Fort Pelham under Capt. Samuel Childs 1747-48; settled at Charlemont, 1750. The History of Rowe, Massachusetts, by Percy Whiting Brown, 2d edition, Privately Published, 1935, Cleveland, Ohio, Printed by A. D. Williams Company. p. 17. Following is the list of men at Fort Pelham (Massachusetts) in 1748: Joshua Hawks, of Deerfield. v. Judith HAWKS was born on 1 Oct 1723 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 9 Jun 1776 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Sarah HAWKS was born on 5 Sep 1725 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 189. Died unmarried, an invalid. vii. Mary HAWKS was born on 4 Jan 1727/28 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Sep 1757 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 30. Merriman, 1757 Here Lies Interd The Body of Mrs. Mary Merriman the wife of Ensign Samuel Merriman who Departed this Life August 24, 1757 In ye 27 Year of her Age. viii. Seth HAWKS was born on 5 Oct 1729 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Dec 1808 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of Rowe, Massachusetts, by Percy Whiting Brown, 2d edition, Privately Published, 1935, Cleveland, Ohio, Printed by A. D. Williams Company. p. 18 - Israel Williams, now Colonel in command of the northern regiment in Hampshire County, was entrusted with the defence of the northwestern frontier. He drew a sketch of the region for Governor Shirley, to whom he recommended the abandonment of Pelham and Shirley Forts, and the establishment of forts in the valley on the north side of Deerfield River, Taylor Fort at East Charlemont enclosing the houses of Othniel and Jonathan Taylor, the same arrangement in the western part of Charlemont, at the houses of Gershom and Seth Hawks. The General Court accepted these plans, and Rowe and Heath again became a wilderness (June 1754). History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Weaver; settled at Turnip Yard; he esteemed himself very pious and once said: "I have never had a worldly thought of a Sunday for twenty years;" it does not appear when he returned from Charlemont. ix. Ruth HAWKS was born on 18 May 1732 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Aug 1811 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. of Deerfield, Mass. x. Mercy HAWKS was born on 8 Jul 1734 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 14 Jul 1734 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 1 May 1785 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 37. Stebbins, 1783 In Memory of Mrs. Mercy Wife To Mr. Moses Stebbins who died May 1st 1785. In the 51st Year of Her age xi. Paul HAWKS was born about 1736 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 7 Nov 1736 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 22 Oct 1814 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Settled on his father's farm at Wapping; was sol. in French wars. xii. Thankful HAWKS was born on 26 Jan 1738/39 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died in Jul 1794 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 8 xiii. Waitstill HAWKS. 18. Jonathan SPOFFORD was born in 1749. He died on 8 Nov 1834 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 564. Lived on the north plain (Deerfield Road). Children born in Whately, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 314 One of the minute men in Capt. Locke's Co. on teh Lexington alarm; was out on several other occasions; removed to Whately. Jonathan SPOFFORD and Ruth SANDERSON were married. 19. Ruth SANDERSON was born on 6 Oct 1737 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Jonathan SPOFFORD and Ruth SANDERSON had the following children: i. Levi SPOFFORD was born on 7 Feb 1753 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 551. Was one of the Sunderland Co. of minute men who marched to Boston on the Lexington alarm. ii. Susanna SPOFFORD was born on 1 Mar 1755 in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 8 Jun 1790 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 559. Deerfield (Bloody Brook). She was buried in Old Cemetery, South Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 9 iii. Ann SPOFFORD. iv. Samuel SPOFFORD was born in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Edward SPOFFORD was born in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts. 20. Nathan FRARY was born on 24 Apr 1719 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 20 May 1794 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Cemetery, South Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 166. Capt. of Militia; settled at Bloody Brook before 1757; corp. in Fr. and Ind. wars, 1756. Nathan FRARY and Elizabeth BARNARD were married on 1 Jun 1749 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 21. Elizabeth BARNARD was born in 1731 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Nathan FRARY and Elizabeth BARNARD had the following children: i. Timothy FRARY was born on 14 Dec 1750 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in May 1825 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 166. Soldier in the Lexington alarm; was a publisher of books and broadsides, which he peddled about the country. Died without issue. 10 ii. Nathan FRARY. iii. Lucy FRARY was born on 6 Dec 1754 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 20 Dec 1831 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Elizabeth FRARY was born on 23 Aug 1756 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 95. of Deerfield, Mass., 1778 Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Hostoric Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p.170 of Hatfield, Mass., 1778 v. Rebecca FRARY was born on 3 Jan 1758 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 10 Oct 1807 in Charlestown, , New York. vi. Electa FRARY was born on 23 Nov 1759 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Paulina (Polina) FRARY was born on 10 Oct 1761 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 9 Sep 1820 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. P. 166. The old folks used to tell some good stories about Polina and her husband. Two are here presented for the moral: Joseph was not the most provident man in the world. He was usually out of fire wood, and his hogs were often out of pen. To Polina's complaints about the fuel his usual reply was, "Wall you just pick up something today and I'll get some wood pretty soon." If the hogs got out and overrun house and garden, and she suggested a new fence, the usualy reply was, "Wall, you just stick up something to keep' em in, and I'll fix up the pen when I get time." Polina's patience at length gave out, and her wit came to the rescue. One day when the last chip and stick had been "picked up" and burned, she hung the great iron pot on the crane ans swung it over the cold hearth stone. Into it, at stated times, went the Indian pudding, the beef, the pork, potatoes, turnips, cabbage, ets., for the usual boilded dinner." In due time she set he whole on the table and blew the horn for dinner. Joseph, hungry man, made a dive into the pudding, always the first course, and remarks were at once in order. "Why, mother! this pud'n's raw's as ever 'twas." "Well, I can't help it; I put it in at nine o'cllock." Joseph next attaced the beef. "Why mother! this meat ain't morn half done." "I can't help it; I put it in at the usual time." "Why mother! tese taters are as hard as stones." "I can't help it. Jo; I put 'em in ____" By this time Jo saw the point. "Well, mother, well, boys we must tackle up and draw mother some wood. Can't you giv! e us a bite of bread and milk first?" On another occasion - when another lesson was needed - he was summoned from the field by a vigorous blowing of the horn, and told to hurry, wash uip and put on his best clothes, for there was "a great lady" waiting in the house to see him. "it isn't the minister's wife, " she said, "but I won't tell you who it is, I want to surprise you", and she did. She quickly put his cue to rights and he was soon arranged in his best ruffled shirt, nanken breeches, with whtie metal buckles, white linen hose, low shoes with brass buckles, hastily touched up with grease, and over all his long, yellow "wescut' and butternut colored homespun coat, with bright brass buttons. Polina hovered about, helping as she could, giving hints as to his manners, and hopes that his behavor in the interview would be a credit to them both. With a last touch to his white neckcloth, she escorted him across the entry, opened parlor door and introduced him to - His old breeding sow, which had walked in ! and taken possession. viii. Mehitable FRARY was born on 9 Mar 1763 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. ix. Tirza FRARY was Baptized on 25 Mar 1766 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was born about 1766 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 166. Probably died young 26. David NIMS was born on 30 Mar 1716 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Jul 1803 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. He was buried in Keene Cemetery, Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. David Nims Born at Deerfield, Mass, Mar. 30, 1716; Died at Keene, July 21, 1903 A Founder of Upper Ashuelot, and the first town clerk of Keene. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 252. Removed to Keene, N.H. about 1740. David NIMS and Abigail HAWKS were married on 20 Jun 1742 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 27. Abigail HAWKS was born on 17 Oct 1719 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 13 Jul 1799 in Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire. She was buried in Keene Cemetery, Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. Abigail Hawks his wife, Born at Deerfield, Mass, Oct. 17, 1719; Died at Sullivan, July 13, 1799 They gave three sons to the Revolution, one of these, Asahel was killed at Bunker Hill. David NIMS and Abigail HAWKS had the following children: i. David NIMS was born on 18 Oct 1742 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 30 Aug 1826 in Roxbury, Cheshire, New Hampshire. The Nims Family - Seven Generations of Descendants from Godfrey Nims - Elizabeth C. Suddaby, Editor, compiled by Susan S. Oathout, John H. Schultz, Elizabeth C. Suddaby for the Nims Family Association, 1990, P.O. Box 99, Deerfield, MA 01342, published by Southern Historical Press, Inc., P. O. Box 1267, Greenville, SC 29602 - 1267. p. 535. David Nims was deeded the Nims homelot from his father in 1763. He built a new home and started to raise his family there in 1768. When town lines were redrawn, the land fell into the Roxbury township. ii. Asahel NIMS was born on 30 Apr 1744. He died on 15 May 1745. iii. Sarah NIMS was born on 16 May 1746 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. She died on 12 Aug 1833. iv. Asahel NIMS was born on 11 Oct 1749 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 17 Jun 1775 in Bunker Hill, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. v. Eliakim NIMS was born on 1 Sep 1751 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. He died on 12 Mar 1846 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 252. Settled in Sullivan, N.H. vi. Zadock NIMS was born on 27 Mar 1754 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. He died on 29 Jan 1842 in Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 252. Settled in Sullivan. vii. Alpheus NIMS was born on 26 Nov 1755 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. He died on 5 Jun 1804 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 252. Rev. sol. 3 years. viii. Abigail NIMS was born on 8 Jun 1758 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. She died on 21 Aug 1761 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. ix. Ruth NIMS was born on 6 Mar 1760 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. She died on 6 Mar 1816 in Roxbury, Cheshire, New Hampshire. 13 x. Abigail NIMS.