(VII) Amasa WHITNEY, 5th child of William WHITNEY (VI) was born in Winchendon on June 16, 1777. He received what schooling a farmer's son usually had at the time. For some years he remained on the farm with his father. He then entered a Clothier's Shop, learned the trade of wool carder, and went into business for himself. The farmers brought their wool to his shop and had it prepared for the spinning wheel. Eventually he was able to buy a fulling mill. Owing to a change in tariff rates, the woolen industry became depressed, and after a number of prosperous years the mill was shut down permanently and he returned to farming for the remainder of his life. Mr. WHITNEY was a prominent and influential citizen, and was one of 3 persons to lay the foundations of the prosperity of his native town. By his industry, frugality, foresight and enterprise the business of the town was largely increased. He served the town a number of years as Selectman, Assessor and Town Treasurer, also served in the militia. He was a stong Whig in politics. He attended the Congregational Church, and was active in parish affairs. He married in Winchendon on Dec. 9, 1802 to Mary GOODRIDGE, daughter of Daniel GOODRIDGE, she was born March 20, 1779 and died June 11, 1855. Mr. WHITNEY died Feb. 2, 1852 in Winchendon. Their children were: #1 Webster born Oct. 6, 1803, see forward #2 Amasa Jr. born April 24, 1806, married Mary MURDOCK on July 24, 1834 and they had 2 children : (a) George Murdock WHITNEY and (b) Mary Elizabeth WHITNEY #3 Harriet born Jan. 27, 1811 and married C.C. PIERCE of Royalston #4 William Lowe WHITNEY born March 24, 1815, died July 13, 1832 #5 Baxter Doddridge WHITNEY, see forward #6 Mary Goodridge WHITNEY born Aug. 2, 1819 and married Colonel William MURDOCK of Winchendon #7 John Milton WHITNEY born Dec. 18, 1823 and died Sept. 20, 1825. (VIII) Webster WHITNEY, son of Amasa WHITNEY (VII) was born at Winchendon, Mass. on Oct. 6, 1803. He was educated in the public schools there, began work inhis father's woolen mill and learnedthe businss thoroughly. Later he entered the employ of Baxter D. WHITNEY, his brother, in his machine shop and acquired unusual skill as a mechanic. He was in charge of the general repairs and was unexcelled as a machinist. He was a man of winning personality and high character. He was given many places of trust and honor by his townsmen. He was elected Town Clerk first in 1832 and served until his death, a period of 40 years. He was Assessor of the town from 1836-1840, Town Treasurer 1834-1836 and Selectman for 10 years. He died April 19, 1872 at Winchendon. He married on March 16, 1828 to Eliza Parks WHITMAN, who died May 4, 1867. Their children were: #1 Eliza Caroline born June 16, 1830, and married on Feb. 27, 1850 to William BEAMAN, born at Winchendon on Sept. 16, 1818, and they had these children: (a) William David BEAMAN born July 17, 1851, who married Mary Jane HYDE; (b) John Webster BEAMAN born Sept. 18, 1855, and marrid Alice C. WOOD, and died Dec. 3,1888; (c) Edward Arthur BEAMAN born July 18, 1857, died Oct. 10, 1861; (d) Charles Frederick BEAMAN born Dec. 8, 1859 and married Margaret ATKINSON (e) Caroline Eliza BEAMAN born June 1, 1866;; (#2) William W. WHITNEY born May 5, 1833, see forward; (#3) Lucy Ellen WHITNEY born Oct. 31, 1834 and married Archus S. KIMBALL, deceased, she resides at Winchendon. END of PART 3

(IV) Willam BRIGHAM, son of Charles BRIGHAM (III), was born in Grafton, Mass. on Marc 26, 1739. He married on July 21, 1768 to Sarah PRENTICE, who was born in 1744 and died Feb. 2, 1834. He died of old age in his 95th year, on Aug. 1, 1833. He was an active patriot during the revolution and served on the committee of safety and correspondence. He inherited the BRIGHAM homestead at Grafton, then comprising nearly all the land on BRIGHAM Hill. He was well educated for his day and was offered a commission as Justice of the Peace, but declined it. In person he was tall, straight, and very athletic. It is said of him that he was wont " to jump over fences five and six feet high without touching hand or foot " and when 90 years old had rather walk than ride one or two miles. Sarah PRENTICE was the daughter of Rev. Solomon and Sarah ( SARTELL ) PRENTICE, and she was also very active and energetic. It is related that when her sister Mary's husband died at Hull, Sarah started alone from Grafton to visit her, making the trip alone through the forests with one stop overnight at Easton. Their children were: #1 Charles born July 27, 1769 see forward #2 Susannah born Nov. 27, 1770, married Ephramin GOULDING #3 Solomon born Nov. 26, 1772, married Lucy ADAMS #4 Sally married Benjamin KINGSBURY and Jeremiah FLAGG #5 Perses born Aug. 4, 1786, married Leonard WHEELOCK (V) Captain Charles BRIGHAM, son of William (IV), was born at Grafton, Mass. on July 27, 1769 and married on Oct. 20, 1797 to Susannah BAYLIES, daughter of Deacon Nicholas and Abigail (WOOD) BAYLIES,and sister of Hon. Nicholas BAYLIES, Jr., judge of the Supreme Court of Vermont. She was born in 1778 and died June 10, 1837. He died in 1847. He inherited the BRIGHAM homestead. He was an officer in the militia, 4th Sergeant in Capt. Jonathan WHEELER's Company of foot; 2nd Regiment of the 2nd Brigade. He was promoted Captain. He resigned his commission as Captain on Jan. 20, 1809. Their children were: #1 Colonel Charles born May 22, 1799, see forward #2 Susannah B. born Feb. 13, 1802 and died March 5, 1804 #3 Susan B. born May 24, 1804, married Dr, Josiah KITTRIDGE, she was raised at Nashua, NH and died at Genesco, NY without issue #4 William born Sept. 26, 1806, married Margaret A. BROOKS #5 Nicholas H. born Oct. 2, 1808, married Dec. 20, 1838 to Sarah E. WOOD #6 Solomon born Nov. 19, 1810, died Oct. 8, 1841 unmarried #7 Hannah born March 11, 1813, married Rev. Stillman PRATT #8 Sarah born May 7, 1815, marrid Rev. Charles B. KITTRIDGE, died 1871 #9 Lucy A. born July 25, 1817 died March 1893, married Francis MERRIFIELD #10 Maria C. born June 26, 1820, married W.T. MERRIFIELD #11 Cornelia born Nov. 17, 1823, married Calvin TAFT, see forward END of PART 3

I forgot to mention that Nicholas' first wife Sarah CLAP, was sister to Roger CLAP. And that Nicholas died Nov. 4, 1679.

Dear Wilma, I see in the "CLAP" family mentioned in a different sketch. This one is out of Volume 3 on pages 159, 160, I beleive I wrote on the first paragraph in the " CLAPP" : There were at least 5 immigrants by the name of CLAPP who were early arrivals in Boston. They were cousins and their names were Roger, Thomas, Edward, Nicholas, and John. On page 159 of Vol. 3 it states: Nicholas CLAP (I) was the ancestor of Hannah CLAP, wife of John TOLMAN (IV). He was born in England in 1612, cameto America 1633 and settled at Dorchester. He was a son of Nicholas CLAP, of Venn Ottery, Devonshire, England. He married (1st) Sarah CLAP, daughter of William CLAP of Salcombe Regis ; (2nd) marriage to Abigail, widow of Robert SHARP ; (3rd) marriage to Anna, widow of John HANNIBAL of Ipswich, before April 15, 1667. His children were Sarah, Nathaniel, Ebenezer, Hannah, Noah born by Anna, and another Sarah born Nov. 22, 1670 who married Joseph MATHER. The first Sarah was born Dec. 31, 1637. I see one Thomas mentioned, born April 1655 and died 1670 and his father was Roger, who was born at Salcombe Regis, England on April 6, 1609. Does these sound more like your branch?

--WebTV-Mail-26183-694 Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit This is what I sent a few days ago. Marcia --WebTV-Mail-26183-694 Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Message/RFC822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit X-WebTV-Signature: 1 ETAsAhQD+//1LPEhJDlpB53fnfRjg0/IFwIUepTIpcDCqzqq5XoFJCNzhoP1K60= From: ETexGal@webtv.net (Marcia Payne) Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:04:30 -0600 (CST) To: MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: CLAPP Family Part 1 Message-ID: <14504-3DBFF4FE-316@storefull-2113.public.lawson.webtv.net> Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit MIME-Version: 1.0 (WebTV) Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Worcester County, Mass. Vol. 4 pgs 279,280 There were at least 5 immigrants by the name of CLAPP who were early arrivals in Boston. They were cousins and thir names were Roger, Thomas, Edward, Nicholas, and John. Roger CLAPP was prominently identifed with the early settlement of Boston, having organized and commaded the military forces for its defence. Thomas, Nicholas, and John settled in Dorchester. The late Edgar Horace CLAPP of Barre, Mass. was a lineal descendant in the 8th generation of the above named Thomas, and the line of descent is through Thomas(2) Thomas (3) Thomas (4) Timothy (5) Samuel (6) Horace (7). Thomas CLAPP was born in England in 1597, son of Richard CLAPP. It is quite probable that he arrived at Boston from Weymouth, England, July 24, 1633. His name appears in the records of Dorchester the following year, and he was admitted a freeman there in 1638. According to Farmer's " Genealogical Register" he removed from Dorchester to Weymouth, Mass. and thence to Scituate, where he was a deacon of the church in 1647, and in 1675 was chosen one of a committee of three to formally notify the Second Church by letter that a reconciliation between the two churches had been effected after a controversy of 30 years. He served as deputy to the general court in 1649, and as overseer of the poor in 1667, being the first to hold the latter offce. He died April 20, 1684. The Christian name of his wife was Abgail. His children were: #1 Thomas #2 Increase #3 Samuel #4 Eleazer #5 Elizabeth #6 Prudence #7 John #8 Abigail. Thomas CLAPP, oldest son of Thomas and Abigail CLAPP,was born in Weymouth on March 15, 1639. His occupation was that of a housewright, which he followed in Dedham, having located there in or prior to 1663, and he died there in 1691. On Nov. 10, 1662 he married Mary FISHER and their 8 children were named: #1 Thomas #2 John #3 Joshua #4 Mary #5 Eliza #6 Abigail #7 Hannah #8 Samuel Thomas CLAPP, eldest sonof Thomas and Mary CLAPP was born in Dedham, Sept. 26, 1663 and died there Jan. 24, 1704. He was a farmer. The maiden name of his wife cannot be ascertained, but her Christian name was Mary, and about 1709 she married for her (2nd) husband a Mr. JENNERY. Of her first union there were 7 children, namely: #1 Thomas #2 Mary #3 Deborah #4 Mehitable #5 Stephen #6 Hannah #7 Elizabeth. The birth of Thomas CLAPP, the first born of the preceding Thomas and Mary CLAPP, took place in Dedham about the year 1686. Although but 18 years old when his father died, he seems to have been well able to care for his younger brother and sisters, who were dependant upon him for support, and upon attaining his majority he was appointed their guardian. He was a blacksmith by trade, but followed agriculture during the latter years of his life, which terminated Feb. 18, 1741 at the age of about 55. Again the records fail to give the maiden surname of his wife, who was baptizes Hannah. He was the father of at least 9 children, and their names were: #1 Hannah #2 Mary #3 Thomas #4 James #5 Abigail #6 Elizabeth #7 Sarah #8 Hepzibah #9 Timothy. END of PART 1 --WebTV-Mail-26183-694--

PART 2 : Very beginning; (II) Samuel BRIGHAM, son of Thomas BRIGHAM (I), was born Jan. 12, 1652-53, died July 24, 1713. My keys stick at times, and I had " 113 " where "1713" should be. Sorry for the mistake. Marcia

Dear WRG and Worcester Researchers: It is nice to see interest in the Whitney family, as evidenced by the sending of portions of the Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Worcester County, Mass. Vol. 3, pgs. 373,374,375,376. I'm not sure when this volume was written and first printed, but some errors are perpetuated in the text, among the very welcome accurate information. I have prepared an analysis of the first paragraph of Part 1, offered below. I do realize that I have had access to sources of information that was probably not available to the original author. Nonetheless, I feel it necessary to demonstrate these corrections to prevent those not aware of the errors from absorbing them and perpetuating them. Here then are my qualifications of data in the first paragraph of Part 1. > John WHITNEY (I) the immigrant ancestor of the WHITNEY's of > Winchendon, Mass. was one of the best known of the pioneers in > Watertown, Mass. He was the son of Thomas WHITNEY, and grandson of > Robert WHITNEY. ************ The descent of Thomas Whitney of Westminster from Robert Whitney has been pretty thoroughly disproved -- see the article by Paul C. Reed in The American Genealogist, Vol. 69 (1994), pp. 9-14, which may be found on the Whitney Research Group (WRG) website at: http://www.whitneygen.org/ ************ >He was born in England in 1589, [John-1, AEG] ************ To the best of my knowledge, there is no known record of the birth of John-1 Whitney. There is a record of his christening at St. Margaret's Westminster on 20 Jul 1592. ************ He married in England to Elinor (?), born in 1599 ************ Unless the author of the book from which this was taken had a source that no one else has ever found, given that no one knows her surname, this date of birth is speculative and based on the birth year given for the first child, Mary Whitney. For Mary Whitney's birth, see following. Source: [Mary Whitney - AEG] In Boyd Inhabitants of London, with father (50459), but not in the transcription of the Isleworth Parish Register, which is given as indecipherable between April and September 5. *************** > Children of John and Elinor were: > #1 Mary, baptized in England, May 23, 1619, died young; see above. *************** > #2 John WHITNEY, 2nd child of John WHITNEY (I), was born in England, 1620. *************** John-2 Whitney was christened at Isleworth Parish, Middlesex County, England on 14 Sep 1621. *************** > #3 Richard, born in England, 1626, married Martha COLDAM *************** Richard-2 Whitney was christened at Isleworth Parish, Middlesex County, England on 6 Jan 1623/24. *************** > #4 Nathaniel born in England, 1627; *************** No reliable data to question this entry. *************** > #5 Thomas born in England, 1629, married Mary KEETELL *************** Thomas Whitney was christened at St. Mary Aldermary, City of London, England on 10 Dec 1627. His wife's name has been spelled variously KEETELL, KEDELL, KEDALL, KEEDALL, KENDALL AND KETTLE. *************** The sixth child is Mary Whitney, christened at St. Mary Aldermary, City of London, England on 29 Dec 1629. She clearly died before April of 1635, as she did not emigrate with the family. No death/burial record found as of Nov. 1, 2002. *************** > #6 Jonathan born in England, 1634, married Lydia JONES; *************** No reliable data to question this entry. *************** > #7 Joshua born in Watertown on July 5, 1635, married thrice; > #8 Caleb born in Watertown on July 12, 1640; [died as an infant] > #9 Benjamin born in Watertown on June 6, 1643, married twice. *************** These last three are accurate. As soon as I can find the time, I'll look at the second paragraph of Part 1 with the same eye. I do hope that I don't offend anyone with this analysis, for that is not my intent. My purpose is only to seek the greatest accuracy possible. I will be delighted to receive any additional information that extends beyond my own contributions to this matter. Sincerely, Allan E. Green, Member Whitney Research Group.

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(IV) William WHITNEY, 3rd child of Nathaniel WHITNEY (III) was born in Weston, Mass. on May 6, 1683. He married on May 17, 1706 to Martha PIERCE, born Dec. 24, 1681. He died Jan. 24, 1720. He lived on the homestead at Weston. Children of William and Martha were: #1 William...see forward #2 Judith-Nov. 15, 1708 #3 Amity-Oct. 6, 1712 #4 Martha-April 4, 1716, married in Sudbury on Feb. 26, 1734 to Timothy MOSSMAN of Sudbury; #5 Samuel-May 23, 1719, married Abigail FLETCHER. (V) William WHITNEY, son of William WHITNEY (IV) was born in Weston, Mass. on Jan. 11, 1707. He married in Sudbury on Sept. 10, 1735 to Hannah HARRINGTON, who died April 30, 1740. He married (2nd) on March 30, 1742 to Mary ( CHADWICK) PIERCE, born Oct. 6, 1713 and did Feb. 23, 1756. He married (3rd) on Aug. 12, 1756 to Margaret SPRING. He married (4th) on June 14, 1763 to Mrs. Sarah DAVIS of Brookline. The children of William and Hannah were: #1 William...see forward #2 Hannah-Feb. 16, 1737 #3 Phineas-April 23, 1740 #4 Mary baptized Dec. 17, 1742, died young #5 Mary (second of name) born Dec. 11, 1744 and married Amos FISKE #6 Sarah born Sept. 6, 1736 and married General Amasa DAVIS of Boston #7 Nathaniel born May 1, 1748, died Oct. 19, 1751 #8 Joel born Dec. 22, 1749, died Feb. 1750 #9 Susannah born Dec. 23, 1751, married Israel MEAD #10 Abigail born Dec. 30, 1753 and married Samuel CUSTIS of Marlborough, a physician. (VI) William WHITNEY, son of William WHITNEY (V) was born in Weston on April 10, 1736. He settled in Winchendon, Mass. about 1774 and took a leading part in the affairs of the new town. During the Revolutionary War he was chosen on a committee to hire men for the Continental Army. He served on other important cmmittees for the town. In 1786 he was on a committee to erect a schoolhouse, In 1791 he was on te committee to select the site for te new meeting house. His influence was very important during Shay's Rebellion to support the govenment. He had one of the best farms in his section and owned some of the best stock. He is credited with having the best in town, and being the best judge of cattle. He died in Winchendon on July 10, 1817. He married on June 14, 1762 to Mary MANSFIELD of Weston, who died Dec. 4, 1815. Children of this couple were: #1 William born in 1765, married to Anna HEYWOOD #2 Phineas born April 1, 1766, married Phebe STERNS and Bethiah BARRETT #3 Mary born April 10, 1773, married Oct. 7, 1799 to Benjamin HEYWOOD,who was born Jly 10, 1773 and died Feb. 14, 1849 and she died Oct. 1, 1862...he was town treasurer many years, their sons Levi, Benjamin F., Walter and William were the founders ofthe great chair manufacturing industry, which still bears their names in Gardner ad other places; #4 Joseph born May 20, 1775, married Hannah PERLEY; #5 Amasa, see forward #6 Sarah born Sept. 3, 1779 and married Jan.12, 1802 to Smyrna BANCROFT #7 Luke born May 21, 1783 and married Cynthia PARTRIDGE. END of PART 2

(II) Samuel BRIGHAM, son of Thomas BRIGHAM (I) was born Jan. 12, 1652-3 and died July 24, 113. He married Elizabeth HOW, who died July 26, 1739. She was the daughter of Abraham and Hannah (WARD) HOWE. They lived a mile and a quarter east of the old meeting house common, near the Daniel BRIGHAM place in Marlborough, where until lately his descendants lived and conducted the tannery that he established. He bcame a large landholder. The children were: #1 Elizabeth born March 24, 1685, married Oct. 16, 1711 to Samuel ROBINSON; #2 Hepsibah born Jan. 25, 1686, married 1719 to John MAYNARD; #3 Samuel born Jan. 25, 1689 and married Abigail MOORE; #4 Jedediah born June 8, 1693 and married Bethiah HOWE; #5 Jotham born Dec. 23, 1695, died Nov. 23, 1759; #6 Timothy born Oct. 10, 1697 and married Martha JOHNSON; #7 Charles born Dec. 30, 1700...see forward #8 Persi born July 10, 1703; #9 Antipas born Oct. 16, 1706 and died April 23, 1746 unmarried. (III) Charles BRIGHAM, son of Captain Samuel BRIGHAM (II) was born Dec. 30, 1700. He married Mary PETERS, of Newport, Rhode Island, who was born 1716 and died Feb. 19, 1797. He removed from Marlborough and made his home at Grafton, of which he was one of the 40 proprietors in 1727. He was the founder of the Grafton family of BRIGHAM's. He was one of the most able and distinguished citizens. He held the various town offices and was deputy to the General Court. He was appointed a magistrate by the Royal Governor. His homestead was on BRIGHAM Hill, lately the country home of William BRIGHAM, his lineal descendant and the magnificent Elms planted by the first settler in 1745 are still living. Charles BRIGHAM died in 1781.The children of Charles and Mary are: #1 Charles born Oct. 29, 1732 and died Jan. 20, 1755; #2 Daniel born April 28, 1735, soldier, died 1759 in Crown Point Expedition #3 William born March 26, 1739, see forward #4 Mary born Dec. 12, 1740 and married Moses PARKS #5 Sarah born April 19, 1743 and married Moses LELAND #6 Anna born March 18, 1745 and married Samuel HARRINGTON and married (2nd) Henry PRENTICE #7 Timothy born Nov. 23, 1747, died Feb. 9, 1748 #8 Persis born Jan. 4, 1755 and married Noah B. KIMBALL #9 Elizabeth married Nahum WARREN. END of PART 2

Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Worcester County, Mass. Vol. 3 pgs. 373,374,375,376 John WHITNEY (I) the immigrant ancestor of the WHITNEY's of Winchendon, Mass. was one of the best known of the pioneers in Watertown, Mass. He was the son of Thomas WHITNEY, and grandson of Robert WHITNEY. The English pedigree of this family is given elsewhere in this work. He was born in England in 1589, and settled in Watertown on June 1635. John WHITNEY was admitted a freeman on March 3, 1635-6. He was appointed constable by the General Court on June 1, 1641. He was Selectman during the period 1638 to 1655, inclusive, and Town Clerk in 1655. He married in England to Elinor (?), born in 1599 and died in Watertown on May 11, 1659. He married (2nd) in Watertown on Sept. 29, 1659, Judith CLEMENT, she died before her husband. He died June 1, 1673. Children of John and Elinor were: #1 Mary, baptized in England, May 23, 1619, died young; #2 John, see forward #3 Richard, born in England, 1626, married Martha COLDAM #4 Nathaniel born in England, 1627; #5 Thomas born in England, 1629, married Mary KEETELL #6 Jonathan born in England, 1634, married Lydia JONES; #7 Joshua born in Watertown on July 5, 1635, married thrice; #8 Caleb born in Watertown on July 12, 1640; #9 Benjamin born in Watertown on June 6, 1643, married twice. (II) John WHITNEY, 2nd child of John WHITNEY (I), was born in England 1620. He settled in Watertown and married, 1642, to Ruth REYNOLDS, daughter of Robert REYNOLDS of Watertown, Weathersfield and Boston. He was admitted a freeman on May 26, 1647. Hewas Selectman from 1673-1680, inclusive. His homestead was a 3 acre lot on the East side of Lexington Street, the next lot South of the PHILLIPS homestead. He was a soldier in the King Philip's War under Captain Hugh MASON. He died Oct. 12, 1692. Children of John and Ruth were: #1 John born Sept. 17, 1643, married Elizabeth HARRIS #2 Ruth born April 15, 1645, married June 20, 1664 to John SHATTUCK #3 Nathaniel, see forward #4 Samuel born July 26, 1648, married Mary BEMIS #5 Mary born April 29, 1650 #6 Joseph born Jan. 15, 1651, married Martha BEACH #7 Sarah born March 17, 1653, married Daniel HARRINGTON #8 Elizabeth born June 9, 1656, married Daniel WARREN #9 Hannah, unmarried in 1693 #10 Benjamin born June 28, 1660, married (1st) Abigail HAGAR. (III) Nathaniel WHITNEY, 3rd child of John WHITNEY (II) was born in Watertown on Feb. 1, 1646. Hon. William Whitney RICE, who wa a descendant of Nathaniel WHITNEY, wrote for the WHITNEY Genealogy, an account of a visit to the old farm. The homestead of Nathaniel's was in Weston, about a mile ad a half from the center of Weston on the road to Lexington. On this farm wa born William WHITNEY, grandson of Nathaniel, who with his sons settled in Winchendon in 1769. Nathaniel married on March 12, 1673 to Sarah HAGAR, who was born Sept. 3, 1651 and died May 7, 1746. He died Jan. 7, 1732 in Weston. Their children were: #1 Nathaniel born March 5, 1675, married Mercy ROBINSON #2 Sarah born Feb. 12, 1678, married Jonathan BALL #3 William born May 6, 1683, see forward #4 Samuel baptized July 17, 1687 #5 Hannah baptized March 1688 #6 Elizabeth born Dec. 15, 1692 #7 Grace born 1700, and died March 23, 1719 #8 Mercy END of PART 1

Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Worcester County, Mass. Vol. 2 pgs. 434, 435, 436, 437 Thomas BRIGHAM (I),the immigrant ancestor of the BRIGHAM family of Grafton, Mass., was born in England. The BRIGHAM family there, is one of the oldest. The name is derived from 2 Saxon words, "brigg" -- or bridge, and "ham"-- for house. Brigham is the name of the manor in Cumberland County, adjoining Scotland, to which at times it belonged in the early days. The ruins ofthe old castle of the Barony are to be seen there. It was built of old Roman material centuries ago. As last as 1648, however, it stood a siege of a month. The family historian, Rev. Abner MORSE, finds the origin of Thomas BRIGHAM in this manor and his ancestry among the Lords of Brigham. Thomas BRIGHAM embarked from London, England for America, April 18, 1635, in the ship " Susan and Ellen". He resided first at Cambridge,then at Watertown. He had a 14 acre lot at Watertown, bought of John DOGGET, in that part annexed to Cambridge, and he built a house in Cambridge on the road to Watertown on the Charles River. He lived there until 1648. He was admitted a freeman in 1639. He was a Selectman in 1640,42,47, and constable from 1639-1642. He owned a wind mill. In 1647 the records show that he owned a third of all the swine in town. He died at Cambridge on Dec. 8, 1653. His will was dated Dec. 7, 1653 and proved Oct. 3, 1654. He bequeathed to his wife Mercy and to his children: #1 Thomas #2 John #3 Mary #4 Hannah #5 Samuel. He married Mercy HURD, who is said to have emigrated with her sister on account of religious differences in England. She married (2nd) on March 1, 1655 to Edmund RICE, by whom he had 2 daughters. She married (3rd) in 1664 to William HUNT of Marlborough. She died Dec. 23, 1693. Thomas and Mercy's children's birthdates are: #1 Thomas born 1640-1 and died Nov.25, 1717 #2 John born March 9, 1644-5 and died Sept. 16, 1728 #3 Hannah born May 9, 1649 ad married Samuel WELLS #4 Samuel born Jan 12, 1652-3, see forward. END of Part 1

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The remainder were now reduced to the last extremity, and when the young lieutenant went up to his superior, with the calm but heroic inquiry " Is there anything more I can do?" the reply of Colonel DEVENS was " Nothing but take care of yourself." And when the Colonel cried to his brave men " I shall never surrender" and with benediction, " God be with you all," gave the final order, " every man for himself." Lt. GROUT had done his duty, and nobly justified the highest expectations of his admirers. After waiting for the first faint glimpse of the rising moon,he threw his incumbrances beyond recovery, and with a few companions plunged into the stream, but before he could reach the opposite shore, the fatal ball of the barbarous assassin left him only time and strength to exclaim " Tell Company D that I should have escaped, but I am shot." He was lost in the dark rollinf waters of the Potomac, but after some time the river yielded up the treasure, and under the flag of his heroic love he was borne from the paternal mansion " to the house appointed for all living." We are indebted for the facts here given to a memorial written by Rev. E. CUTLER, soon after the gallant soldier was killed, and it is a priceless gem among the family possessions, and they have thus had it inserted in this volume to further perpetuate the pathetic story of one who gave up his young life to save his comrades and his country as well. The sister of Lt. John William GROUT was Ellen Mandeville GROUT born in Princeton, Mass. at the foot of Mount Wachusett in 1840. Oct. 1862 she married Rev. George H. GOULD, who 2 years later was pastor over the old Center Church in Hartford, Conn. About 1870 the returned to Worcester and for several years was pastor of Piedmont Church.He died May 8, 1899. Ellen M. (GROUT) GOULD married (2nd) to Rev. William S. SMITH of Auburndale. THE END

(VII) Lt. John W. GROUT,, only son of Jonathan GROUT (VI), was born July 25, 1843, was barely old enough to claim a man's standing when he fell a voluntary sacrifice on the altar of his country, in the Civil War period. He was fine and manly in his features, and with elastic vigor, and the "crimson glow of heath" he seemed every inch a soldier. He was a rare combination of qualities. He was an accomplished pianist, was also proficient in mathematics, and had an art fo drawing, to which he added some knowledge of the French language and of ancient classics. In early youth he exhibited signs of military genius. A treasured specimen is a whittled daggar with a Union shield on it, now doubly prized. He entered the military department of Claeb B. METCALF's Highland School at Worcester and became an expert in tactics.This peculiarly fitted him, when the rebellion opened up, for active useful service. Upon the organization of the 15th Mass. Regiment he was welcomed to Company D as it's 2nd Lt., and he drilled the Company until it went to the front. True to his retiring nature he chose some secluded spot in which to drill his men. The story of Leesburg ( Ball's Bluff ) , Oct. 21, 1861 is familiar to many, and is a matter of war department record, but we wish hee to make mention of the fact enacted by him of whom we write. The 15th Mass. Regiment was in the thickest of the fight and suffered great loss. Lt. GROUT was found adequate to his duties. His coolness and self-possession astonished all of his men. In the terrific showers of leaden hail, Providence shielded him from harm. Upon the foe, who would bayonet a wonded soldier, he executed summary wrath. Every blow of his own sword told in hand to hand contest. He declared he would never surrender alive. Compelled to retreat, his coolness was still maintained. Driven to the bank of the river, he still forgot himself, in the service being rendered to make good the escape of his commad. With inadequate means for transportation he crossed the stream with the wounded men and returned; again the frail boat was filled to its capacity and he remained upon the shore, but he had risked too much for his own safety. END of PART 3

Timothy CLAPP, youngest son of Thomas and Hannah CLAPP, was born in Dedham, Dec. 24, 1733. He settled in Sharon, where he died in 1811, and some of his descendants are still residing in that town. He married Rhoda WITHERELL, and his children were: #1 Thomas #2 Samuel #3 Rueben #4 Hepzibah. Samuel CLAPP, 2nd son of Timothy and Rhoda CLAPP, wascorn Nov. 9, 1769. The greater part of his life was spent in Sharon, Mass. and his death ocurred in that town, Feb. 18, 1846, at the age of 76 years. On Oct. 18, 1795 he married Abigail PAUL, born in Dedham on March 6,1777 and died Dec. 23, 1869 atthe advanced age of 92 years, 9 months and 15 days. Samuel and Abigail CLAPP were the parents of 12 children, namely : #1 Rueben #2 Samuel #3 Isaac P. #4 Abigail #5 Betsey #6 Horace #7 Luther #8 Warren #9 Albert #10 Emily J. #11 Elbridge #12 George. Horace CLAPP, the 4th son of Samuel and Abigail CLAPP, and father of Edgar H. CLAPP, was born in Sharon on April 12, 1809. He went to Charlotte, Maine where he resided for sometime, but returned to Ashland in 1857. His death occurred Nov. 21, 1857, the day following that of his brother Rueben, and the unusual event of a double funeral took place in Sharon on Nov. 23. The mortal remains of both were buried side by side in the cemetary at Sharon, which is lcated in the immediate vacinity of the home of their childhood. Horace CLAPP married Sarah FISHER for his (1st) wife and Emily FISHER for his (2nd) wife. His children, all of his first union are : #1 Elzina S. #2 Edgar H. #3 Laura C. Edgar Horace CLAPP, only son of Horace and Sarah CLAPP, was born at the family homestead in Sharon, Feb. 16, 1839. He acquired his education in Charlotte, Maine and prior to his majorty accompanied his parents to Ashland, where he remained there for some time. Going to West Groton, this State, he found emplyment in a leather board manufactory ad eventually became its sperintendant. He also served in the same capacity at the Charles River Mill for over 30 years. He was at length enabled to relinquish the duties which he had ably and faithfully performed for so many years, and retiring to a farm in Barre he devoted the remainder of his life to agricultural pursuits. In politics he acted with the Republican party, but was always too busy to take any active part in civic affairs beyond the exercise of his eectve priviledges. He was a member of the Universalist Church. In 1863 Mr. CLAPP was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Elizabeth LAWRENCE, daughter of Edmund LAWRENCE of Wet Groton. She became the mother of 5 children, two of whom died in childhood. The survivors are: #1 Fanny L., wife of (?) TILTON, and resides in Boston; #2 N. Josephine, who will be again referred; #3 Leon E., born Sept. 19, 1876, and is engaged in mercantile business in Boston. Edgar Horace CLAPP died Jan. 26, 1901, surviving his wife,whose death occurred July 30, 1893. N. Josehine CLAPP was reared and educated in West Groton. She accompanied the family to Barre and after the death of her father assumed the management of the farm, which she has ever since conducted with success. She devotes her attention chiefly to dairy products and raises nearly all the feed necessary for the maintenance of her stock, which is an important item in the expense account of a dairy farm, and she is therefore realizing good financial results. THE END OF THE CLAPP FAMILY HISTORY

Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Of Worcester County, Mass. Vol. 1 pgs 48,49 (VI) Jonathan Davis GROUT, who succeeded to the old homeplace and married Adeline S. WASHBURN, 1850, and died leaving 2 sons: Francis born 1851 and Charles Henry born 1854. The latter became a popular music teacher of Worcester, where he still resides. Francis W. inherited the home farm. He was selected a member of the city government, serving as Alderman in 1891-92-93-94. Jonathan GROUT ( "Master"), son of Jonathan (IV),born in 1722, after gaining the advantages of Worcester schools, entered Leicester Academy and there fitted himself for a teacher. Success as a teacher gave him the title far and near of " Master" GROUT. He mastered the book-binding trade as well, and became an extensive dealer in books and stationary in Millbury. He also became a noted author of school text books, including "The Pupils Guide to Practical Arithmetic", published in1802, the first work in mathematics published in this country. His books had a wide sale, as his work was a great improvement over the old hard-written "lessons" and rules on mathematics, which , together with his book, are now among the antiquarian relics of the Worcester Society of Antiquty. It is said of him that " he was Puritan through and through,except their faults". He married Sally DE WOLFE, of Lyme Conn., and had these children: #1 Edwin-Aug.4, 1812 #2 Jonathan- Sept. 24, 1815 #3 Sarah Ann-Feb. 13, 1820. (VI) Jonathan GROUT, son of Jonathan (V), born Sept. 24, 1815, became a popular book seller and owned GROUT's block, coming to Worcester from his native town, Millbury, in 1841. He first started in a small way. After 12 years of remarkable business success, in 1852 he sold his business to John KEITH. Other changes occurred in the business, he having it again, but in 1876 it was sold to PUTNAM & DAVIS. Mr GROUT built several fine business houses in Worcester and was a well-to-do man. He died April 4, 1882. His grandfather settled in 1744 upon the GROUT estate on Vernon Street, Worcester, which has remained in one branch of the family ever since. The subject of this notice was the 5th of the same name (Jonathan) in direct line of succession from the progenitor in this country, Captain John GROUT of Watertown, 1640. Jonathan Jr. was interested in the making of copying presses, perforated paper, etc., and indirectly through pecuniary investment in the enterprise of Dr. Russell L. HAWES, who invented the machines for and produced the first envelope inthe world, which were put upon the market by Mr. GROUT. He was a man of great business tact, energy and sagacity,quick to decide and act. His capacity for taking in large transactions was wonderful. It was in 1860 that he went in company with L.H. BIGELOW and bult another business block. He found time from out all his business concerns to devote some happy hours in the cultivating of his finer instincts. He loved nature and wa an admirer of birds, trees and flowers in their state of freedom. Also in horticulture and floriculture h tok great delight. He was a Whig and Republican in politics, but no office seeker. He married Mary J. SMITH,by whom he had these children: #1 Chares Edwin died in infancy #2 Ellen Mandeville, who married George H. GOULD, D.D.,who died May 8, 1899, and then married (2nd) Rev. William S. SMITH #3 John William born July 25, 1843 #4 Mary Elizabeth, married Hiram B. ADAMS. END of PART 2

Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Worcester County, Mass. Vol. 4 pgs 279,280 There were at least 5 immigrants by the name of CLAPP who were early arrivals in Boston. They were cousins and thir names were Roger, Thomas, Edward, Nicholas, and John. Roger CLAPP was prominently identifed with the early settlement of Boston, having organized and commaded the military forces for its defence. Thomas, Nicholas, and John settled in Dorchester. The late Edgar Horace CLAPP of Barre, Mass. was a lineal descendant in the 8th generation of the above named Thomas, and the line of descent is through Thomas(2) Thomas (3) Thomas (4) Timothy (5) Samuel (6) Horace (7). Thomas CLAPP was born in England in 1597, son of Richard CLAPP. It is quite probable that he arrived at Boston from Weymouth, England, July 24, 1633. His name appears in the records of Dorchester the following year, and he was admitted a freeman there in 1638. According to Farmer's " Genealogical Register" he removed from Dorchester to Weymouth, Mass. and thence to Scituate, where he was a deacon of the church in 1647, and in 1675 was chosen one of a committee of three to formally notify the Second Church by letter that a reconciliation between the two churches had been effected after a controversy of 30 years. He served as deputy to the general court in 1649, and as overseer of the poor in 1667, being the first to hold the latter offce. He died April 20, 1684. The Christian name of his wife was Abgail. His children were: #1 Thomas #2 Increase #3 Samuel #4 Eleazer #5 Elizabeth #6 Prudence #7 John #8 Abigail. Thomas CLAPP, oldest son of Thomas and Abigail CLAPP,was born in Weymouth on March 15, 1639. His occupation was that of a housewright, which he followed in Dedham, having located there in or prior to 1663, and he died there in 1691. On Nov. 10, 1662 he married Mary FISHER and their 8 children were named: #1 Thomas #2 John #3 Joshua #4 Mary #5 Eliza #6 Abigail #7 Hannah #8 Samuel Thomas CLAPP, eldest sonof Thomas and Mary CLAPP was born in Dedham, Sept. 26, 1663 and died there Jan. 24, 1704. He was a farmer. The maiden name of his wife cannot be ascertained, but her Christian name was Mary, and about 1709 she married for her (2nd) husband a Mr. JENNERY. Of her first union there were 7 children, namely: #1 Thomas #2 Mary #3 Deborah #4 Mehitable #5 Stephen #6 Hannah #7 Elizabeth. The birth of Thomas CLAPP, the first born of the preceding Thomas and Mary CLAPP, took place in Dedham about the year 1686. Although but 18 years old when his father died, he seems to have been well able to care for his younger brother and sisters, who were dependant upon him for support, and upon attaining his majority he was appointed their guardian. He was a blacksmith by trade, but followed agriculture during the latter years of his life, which terminated Feb. 18, 1741 at the age of about 55. Again the records fail to give the maiden surname of his wife, who was baptizes Hannah. He was the father of at least 9 children, and their names were: #1 Hannah #2 Mary #3 Thomas #4 James #5 Abigail #6 Elizabeth #7 Sarah #8 Hepzibah #9 Timothy. END of PART 1

Of English descent, we find the first representative of this country to be Captain John GROUT (I), of Watertown and Sudbury, Mass. He came from England with hs gun in his hand and first settled at Watertown. His date of settlement was about 1640, and in 1662 he was granted leave to practice as a "Chirurgeon". A few years later it is found that he moved to Sudbury, where for 30 years he served as Selectman.He acquired the title of Captain, and was given charge of defending the settlements at Sudbury. May 14, 1648, he testified that about 1642, Tacomus, an Indian Sagamore, or chiefman among the Indians at Chapnacunco, came to Boston with his sons and received sundry gifts and favors from Governor John WINTHROP. In return he prosposed to give WINTHROP some land up in his country (Nipmug). John GROUT, wit others, went to take possession of the land. His eldest son kneeled down on the ground, and Tacomus made his mark to the deed on his son's bac; then the father signed it on his father's back, and so on, with all the other sons, the same way, thus abondoning al right of succession to the land. John GROUT was recgnized as a mn of great courage and much wisdom. For 40 years he was in charge of the train bands, or militia of Sudbury. He was twice married. His (2nd) wife wa Sarah BUSBY, widow of Captain Thomas CAKEBREAD. By his (1st) wife Mary he had these children: #1 John-1641 #2 Sarah-1643 #3 Joseph-1649 #4 Abigail-1655 #5 Jonathan-1658 #6 Mary-1661 #7 Susanah-1664 #8 Elizabeth. (II) Jonathan GROUT, son of John GROUT (I), born 1658, married Abigail DIX, sister of John DIX, grandfather of Dr. Elijah DIX,of Worcester and Dixmont, Maine. Their children were: #1 Jonathan-Feb. 9, 1702 #2 Josiah-1703 #3 John-1704 #4 Abigail-1708 #5 Sarah-1711 #6 Patience-1714 #7 Peter-1715. (III) Jonathan GROUT, son of Jonathan GROUT (II) was born Feb. 9, 1702, married Hannah HURD on June 6, 1743, and purchased the farm referred to and removed from Sudbury to Worcester with his wife and one child in 1744. He died in 1748, leaving his widow with 3 children: #1 Jonathan-June 2, 1744 #2 Silence-Nov. 8, 1745, married Josiah GATES on Feb. 20, 1771; #3 Priscilla- Aug. 13, 1747. (IV) Captain Jonathan GROUT, son of Jonathan (III) was born June 2, 1744, when 16 years old he returned to Worcester, assuming charge of his father's estate left him by his father. He rendered valuable service during the Revolutionary War. He married March 2, 1769 to Anna HARRINGTON, who died Aug. 25, 1827. He died Oct. 17, 1828, leaving children: #1 Jonathan-Feb.14, 1772 #2 Anna-Sept 16, 1774 #3 Francis-Oct. 30, 1777 #4 Hannah-May 7, 1781. (V) Captain Francis GROUT, second son of Captain Jonathan GROUT (IV) was born Oct. 30, 1777. He remained on the old homestead and became a farmer. True to the loyalty of the GROUT family, in early life he enrolled in the Massachusetts militia, April 20, 1804, became sergeant of a company in 1st Regiment on March 1809,was made ensign, and a year later to lieutenant, and promoted to Captain in 1811. He married Aumah DAVIS of Templeton, and their children were: #1 Julia Aumah #2 Sarah #3 Jonathan Davis GROUT. Captain Francis GROUT died in Worcester on Oct. 31, 1864 at 87 years. END of PART 1

Hi All: Longmeadow is a separate town which is adjacent to Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Longmeadow was established in 1783, with Springfield being the parent town. Regards, Alison Franks Archivist, Rwson Family Association ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen" <abc@empire.net> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 3:17 PM Subject: [MAWORCES] Long Meadow? > Fellow Listers, > Does anyone know the location of where Long Meadow would be today? When I read about the first settlers for MA. there always seems to be a referral to Long Meadow. (I know they are talking about Springfield) but where would Long Meadow be? > Thank you in advance, > Maureen > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Worcester GenWeb has many Resources > Check it out!! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.408 / Virus Database: 230 - Release Date: 10/24/2002