John STEBBINS and Mary had the following children: i. John STEBBINS was born on 24 Jun 1715 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died. Genealogy of the Stebbins Family. Including Kindred Lines of Swetland, Wilcox and Cheney Families. By Willis Merrill Stebbins, Gothernburg, Nebraska. Press of Brown Printing Service, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1940. p. 24. Died unmarried. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 319 Simple ii. Ebenezer STEBBINS was born on 26 Oct 1716 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 7 Feb 1745/46 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 319 Prob. lost in the Louisburg expedition, Feb. 7, 1746. Genealogy of the Stebbins Family. Including Kindred Lines of Swetland, Wilcox and Cheney Families. By Willis Merrill Stebbins, Gothernburg, Nebraska. Press of Brown Printing Service, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1940. p. 24. Probably lost in the Louisburg Expedition. iii. Mary STEBBINS was born on 11 Jul 1717 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iv. Joseph STEBBINS was born on 20 Oct 1718 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 30 May 1797 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, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 37. Stebbins, 1797 This Monument is Erected to the Memory of Mr. Joseph Stebbins who Departed this Life May the 30th 1797, in the 79th Year of his Age. Were I so tall to reach the Pole, Or grasp the Oce an with a Span, I must be measure'd by my Soul, The Mind's the Standard, of the Man. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 320 Farmer, tanner, currier and shoemaker, doing a large business; lived on father's homestead; selectman and much in town business. v. Mary STEBBINS was born on 20 Sep 1720 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 20 Mar 1798 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. 7. Arms, 1798 To Perpetuate the Memory of Mrs. Mary Arms Con- sort of Mr. Daniel Arms, who died March 20, 1798, in the 78th Year of her Age. The thought of death is the directing helm of Life, and he bespeaks a wreck Who lays it aside. Dau. of John and Mary Stebbins vi. Abigail STEBBINS was born on 11 Mar 1723 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 26 Nov 1749 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vii. Samuel STEBBINS was born on 5 May 1725 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 320 Settled in Greenfield, Mass. 9 viii. Experience STEBBINS. ix. Thankful STEBBINS was born on 1 Apr 1729 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 8 Dec 1806 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. x. Moses STEBBINS was born on 18 Oct 1731 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 15 Nov 1815 in Bloody Brook, 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, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 38. Stebbins, 1815 In memory of Moses Stebbins, who died 15, Nov. 1815: AE. 85 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 320 Lived at Bloody Brook. 20. Ebenezer WELLS was born on 20 Jul 1669 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 613. Resided at Hatfield, Mass. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 151. Resided at Hatifeld, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 357 In 1688, he had a grant of a home lot and 20 acres on Green River, on condition he occupy it three years after he was 21; how long he remained here cannot be told; he returned to Hatfield, where he died. Ebenezer WELLS and Mary WAITE were married on 4 Dec 1690. 21. Mary WAITE was born on 25 Feb 1672 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 613. Was carried a captive to Canada in 1677. Ebenezer WELLS and Mary WAITE had the following children: i. Ensign Ebenezer WELLS was born on 13 Sep 1691 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 12 Jan 1758 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 358 Died without issue; left by will a "Good Silver Tankard" to the church. 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, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 40. Wells, 1758 Here is Interr'd ye Body of Ens'n Ebenezer Wells Who Died June ye 12, 1758. In the 67th Year of his Age. ii. Dr. Thomas WELLS was born on 25 Sep 1693 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 7 Mar 1743 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, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 39. Wells, 1743 Here lyes Buried the Body of Doct'r Thomas Wells who Departed this Life March the 7th Anno Dom 1743 in ye 51st Year of His age. 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. 613. He was a cordwainer or shoemaker and later a doctor. At the time of his wife's death she was at residence of her son, Rev. Rufus Wells. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 358 Bought a house in Northfield, 1721; bought No. 14, 1724, where he lived; cordwainer; in 1727 was doctor. iii. Joshua WELLS was born on 31 Aug 1695 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Apr 1768 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 359 Settled in Green River district, where he was prominent; his house, which stood at the east end of Greenfield street, on the site of the Clapp house, was fortified during the French and Indian wars. iv. Martha WELLS was born on 18 Sep 1697 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 26 Feb 1719/20 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. 1 Here Lyes the Body of Mrs. Martha Allen Dec'd, Febry Ye 26th 1719/20 In ye 23d Year of Her Age Dau. Ebenezer Wells of Hatfield, m. to Edward Allen, Feb. 4, 1719/20 Near this headstone are two small sunken stones, marked E.A . and R.A. probably foot stones. v. John WELLS was born on 9 Jun 1700 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Mar 1746. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 152. Died about 1747, as is inferred from the fact, that, adm. on his estate was granted March, 1747. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 152. of Deerfield and Greenfield, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 359 Sol. in Father Rasle's war; settled in Green River; col. of militia. 10 vi. Jonathan WELLS. 22. John DICKINSON was born on 1 Nov 1667 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Nov 1765 in Hatfield, Hampshire, 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. 507. of Hatfield, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 124 of Hatfield, Mass. John DICKINSON and Hepzibah WELLS were married in 1716. 23. Hepzibah WELLS was born in 1686 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died in 1773. 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. 145. She was tomahawked and left for dead by Indians, June 6, 1693. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 357 Tomahawked 1693. John DICKINSON and Hepzibah WELLS had the following children: i. Thomas DICKINSON was born on 6 Apr 1718 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 8 Apr 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. 146. Removed from Hatfield to Deerfield, Feb. 1752; was a very prominent man, a noted horseman and hunter; was commissary in French war and led a company of militia in the service, 1779, probably at the alarm on the invasion of Long Island; lived on lot No. 7. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 37. Removed about 1753 from Hatfield to Deerfield. 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. 280 Revolutionary soldier. 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. 21. of Bolton, Conn. ii. David DICKINSON was born on 5 Oct 1720 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1726 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iii. Mary DICKINSON was born on 20 Jun 1722 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 10 Dec 1726 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iv. Salmon DICKINSON was born in May 1724 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1782 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875 p. 145. Settled in Hatfield, Mass. 11 v. Abigail DICKINSON. vi. Dorotha DICKINSON was born on 2 Sep 1729 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 24. Ebenezer NIMS was born on 14 Mar 1686/87 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died about 1760 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 251. Captured 1704; he was redeemed by Stoddard and Williams in 1714 with great difficulty; on his return he lived awhile with John, on the old homestead, then removed to Wapping and lived on the James Childs place, where he died. Ebenezer NIMS and Sarah HOYT were married bet 1704 & 1712 in , , Canada. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 251. Married Sarah, a fellow captive, in Canada. 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. p. 527. Ebenezer Nims was married in Captivity in Canada, between 1704 and 1712, to Sarah Hoyt a fellow Deerfield, captive. 25. Sarah HOYT was born on 6 May 1686 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 11 Jan 1761 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Ebenezer NIMS and Sarah HOYT had the following children: i. Ebenezer NIMS was born on 14 Feb 1712/13 in Lorette, , Canada. He was Baptized on 8 May 1737 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died about 1777. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 251. Parson Ashley makes this record: "May 8, 1737, Ebenezer Nims, Jr. who was Baptized in the romish Church being dissatisfied with his Baptism, Consented to ye articles of ye Ztian faith, entered into Covenant, was Baptiezed and admitted to ye fellowship of ye church this day . 2 Sermons were preached form Revelations 17:5 showing that ye church of rome is ye mother of hariots spoken of by St. John and that none of her administrations can be valid. Probably removed from Wapping to Keene, N.H. about 1739. ii. 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. 12 iii. Moses NIMS. iv. Elisha NIMS was born on 20 Jul 1720 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Jun 1746 in Fort Massachusetts, , Massachusetts. Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p. 304. Slain by ye Indian enemy at Hooseck v. Amasa NIMS was born on 31 Jan 1724/25 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died about 1768 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 252. Removed to Greenfield, Mass., about 1765. 26. Benjamin ALLEN was born on 6 Sep 1673 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. He died on 23 Feb 1742 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 11. Weaver; of Springfield, 1717-24, where he is lost sight of. 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 Springfield, 1717-23. Benjamin ALLEN and Mercy TOWSLEY were married on 4 Oct 1699 in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut. 27. Mercy TOWSLEY was born on 17 Mar 1681 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts. Benjamin ALLEN and Mercy TOWSLEY had the following children: i. Sgt. Joseph ALLEN was born in 1702 in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut. He died on 17 Jul 1785 in Bernardston, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Cemetery, Bernardston, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902. p. 290. Removed to Bernardston in 1757 or 1759 from Deerfield, settling on place later known as Dalton Newcomb place, now owned by W. Wight. Become a prominent man in town, holding a number of town offices. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 11 Joseph is placed by others in this family and now retained as a tentative assumption, It is not proved that he belongs here. He removed to Bernardston in 1759, where he died. 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. 395 Settled at Deerfield, but removed to Fall Town, about 1757, where he died, July 17, 1785. ii. Benjamin ALLEN was born on 2 Aug 1700. iii. Edward ALLEN was born on 16 Aug 1701. iv. Mercy ALLEN was born on 16 Jul 1704 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. David ALLEN was born on 1 Jun 1706 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 29 Dec 1720 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Moses ALLEN was born on 11 May 1709 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Aaron ALLEN was born on 8 Apr 1711 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 13 viii. Margaret ALLEN. 28. Samuel BARDWELL is the same as person number 16. 29. Martha ALLEN is the same as person number 17. 30. Joseph SEVERANCE was born on 26 Oct 1682 in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut. He died on 10 Apr 1766 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Volumes 1 & 2, Greenfield, Mass. 1904. Vol. 1, p. 444 Joseph Severance, brother of Ebenezer, a tailor in Deerfield and Northfield, was wounded in the Deerfield meadow fight in 1704, and crippled for life. The General Court granted him 200 acres of land in Northfield. His children were born in Deerfield, but he died in Montague in 1766. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 286 Tailor; lived on No. 36, which he bought of Martin Kellogg in 1710, was in the Meadow fight 1704; we find under date of Nov. 27, 1734, "a petition of Joseph Severance of Deerfield showing that about 21 years ago he was wounded by the Indian enemy, being a soldier in the service of the Province and has been a cripple ever since and like to be so till his death, and forasmuch he never had anything from this Gov't for his support. Therefore praying for some allowance from this Court in consideration of his wounds and his disablility therby." As a compensation the Gen. Court him in 1735, 200 acres east of Northfield, bounded "south on a mountain called Grace;" corp. under Capt. Joseph Kellogg in 1723; clerk of Kellogg's co. 1747; selectman 1722; died at Montague, Apr. 10, 1766. 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. 533 Tailor; Deerfield; owned home lot in Northfield, 1714. Joseph SEVERANCE and Ann KELLOGG were married on 17 Nov 1712 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 31. Ann KELLOGG was born on 14 Jul 1689 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Mar 1780 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 286 Wid. Anna sol Jona. Ashley of Deerfield, all her right to house lot No. 77 in Bernardston, May 18, 1768. 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. 533 of Hadley, Mass. Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p. 205. of Hadley, Mass., 1712. Joseph SEVERANCE and Ann KELLOGG had the following children: i. Joseph SEVERANCE was born on 7 Oct 1713 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Volumes 1 & 2, Greenfield, Mass. 1904. Vol. 1, p. 444 Settled in the Green River district. He like so many of his race, was a soldier in the French and Indian wars. He was made captive at Fort William Henry in 1757, taken to Canada, escaped and returned. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 287 Was here as late as 1756; sol. in Father Rasle's war; in service under Capt. Kellogg 1730. 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. 533 Sol. under Kellogg, 1732-36. 15 ii. Anna SEVERANCE. iii. Martin SEVERANCE was born on 10 Sep 1718 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 8 Apr 1810 in Shelburne Falls, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Volumes 1 & 2, Greenfield, Mass. 1904. Vol. 1, p. 445 Served with Captain Jospeh Kellogg (his uncle) at Fort Dummer. He was a member of the celebrated military orgainzation, known as the "Rogers Rangers," which gained such lasting renown in the French and Indian wars. He, and his newphew, Matthew, Agrippa Wells and William Clar, of Colrain, were taken prisoners while on a scout in 1758, and in rowing across the lake his captors compelled him to assist. While so employed one of the Indians vexed him, and Severance resented the insolence, when the Indian slapped his face and knocked off his hat. Severance raised his oar and striking the Indian over his head knocked him overboard, where he was left to his fate. When they arrived in Cananda, Matthew and other s were compelled to run the gauntlet, but Martin refused and dared them to make the effort to compel him to run. He was excused. After being in captivity two years he returned by way of Quebec, France and England. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and it is said that one time while in camp and very short of food, he and some companions went foraging and conveyed home their plunder in a coffin shaped box. When they approached a sentinel Severance cried out "Stand aside - dead man - smallpox" and they were given abundance of room to pass. He died at Shelburne Falls, April 8, 1810, aged ninety-two years." Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 67 "Served in French War, taken captive to Lake George, 1758, sent to France, then to England, then home." History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 287 Sol. at Fort Dummer under Capt. Kellogg 1738-9; of Hinsdale 1749; under Capt. Clesson 1755; under Capt. Catlin in 1756; one of Rogers' Rangers 1758; did valuable service as a scout in both Fr. wars; was captured at Sabbath Day Point, June 25, 1758; was one of the first settlers at Shelburne Falls. 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. 533 A noted scout, and sol.; settled in Shelburne, Mass. iv. John SEVERANCE was born on 15 Dec 1720 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 25 Dec 1805 in Bernardston, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 287 Sol. in French wars; settled in Bernardston; a prominent man; selectman 4 years; alive 1785. 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. 533 Removed to Bernardston, Mass. History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902. p. 482 - 483 of Salisbury in 1640, and came to this country in the Elizabeth in 1634. Of Boston in 1637, and prsumably born in England, as his first marriage was at Ipswich, England. August 4, 1761, Lieut. John bought of Samuel Capen of Palmer "50 A House Lot No. 21, bounded N. and S. by land of sd Severnace and also S. by land of Samuel Bardwell, E. and W. by common land." Oct. 15, 1786, he bought of John Stebbins of Deerfield, Lots No. 16, 1st division, (50 a.), No. 21, (50 a.), No. 18, (50 a.), No. 99, (60 a.) Nov. 20, 1745, he enlisted in Capt. John Light's Co., Col. Thomas Moore's Reg., and was soon promoted to the rank of lieutenant. He was in 1759 a member of Capt. Salah Barnard's Co., Col. Israel Williams' Reg., and in the Revolution served in 1775 in Capt. Agrippa Wells' Co., Col. Samuel Williams' Reg. He held the town office of sealer of weights and measures, warden, constable, fence viewer, surveyor of highways, and in 1765-69 and 1770, selectman. v. Experience SEVERANCE was born on 14 Mar 1723 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vi. Jonathan SEVERANCE was born on 12 Jun 1725 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 2 Apr 1822 in Truxton, Cortland, New York. Descendants of Michael McClellan and Jane Henry of Colrain Mass., by Lois McClellan Patrif. 1970. p. 117. "Before the outbreak of the Revolution his [Jonathn's] father built a grist mill in Springfield, the first one in the region, and it fell to the lot of this son to act as miller. During the war he was drafted into service, and his father, in order to keep the mill running, procured a substitute. He was a man of medium height, broad-shouldered, fine physique, very supple, would turn a somersault at the age of 75, to the perfect disgust of the boys." The family lived in Greenfield until 1800, when Jonathan moved them to Truxton, purchased a farm of Elnathan Benedict, and lived there until his death. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 288 Ensign; settled in the Greenfield district; town clerk 1772. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 165, p. 122. Jonathan Severance was town collector and chairman of patriotic committees of Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 533 Settled in Deerfield, Mass. vii. Rebecca SEVERANCE was born on 4 Mar 1728 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died before 1769. viii. Capt. Moses SEVERANCE was born on 23 Mar 1730 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Aug 1799 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 288 Was Capt. Burke's Co. of Rangers, 1757; of Greenfield, 1769; of Montague, 1770; a Tory in 1775; rep. 1788. ix. Abigail SEVERANCE was born on 16 Nov 1732 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts.