page 197 ASHBURNHAM Cogregationalist Minister, Rev. Thomas BOUTELLE, son of James and Abigail (FAIRBANK) BOUTELLE, born in Leominster, Mass., Feb. 1, 1805. He was minister from the Spring of 1857 to Jan. 1863, died in Fitchburg Nov. 28, 1866. In the Spring of 1861 the Ashburnham Light Infantry under te command of Capt. Addison A. WALKER was a well organized company and in a good state of discipline. Capt. WALKER, comisioned Capt. at the organization of the 21st Regiment and assigned to the command of Company G resigned May 13, 1862. John ADAMS was born in Cambridge (now Arlington) Jan. 22, 1745. He was a son of Capt. Thomas ADAMS, who removed to this town late in life. The son, John ADAMS, settled in the East part of town, 1766. He was a soldier in the Revolution and subsequently was considerably employed in municipal affairs. He was an intelligent, active man and was held in high esteem by his townsmen. He died with faculties unimpaired Feb. 26, 1849, age of 104 y 1m 4d. His descendants are numerous in this town and elsewhere, and are an industrious, active race.