CALLENDER Elizabeth

Elizabeth married CAPRON Banfield in Dec 1680. Banfield was born about 1660 in Devon, England; died on 20 Aug 1752 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Banfield Capron, Jr. was a Mason and Weaver and Farmer. He left a will on 10 March 1755 at Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island; TRANSCRIPT OF THE WILL OF BANFIELD CAPRON FROM CUMBERLAND, RI PROBATE RECORDS; VOL 4 PAGE 169.

At a Town Council meeting held at Cumberland in the county of Providence by adjoinment on Tuesday the 29th day of August A.D.
1758.

Sarah Capron widow and Charles Capron, Yeoman, who are joynt Executors to the last will and testament of Mr. Banfield Capron,
late of said Cumberland, Deceased. Exhibited to said Council the will of the said deceased which is as followeth.

In the name of God amen, the Tenth day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Five, I, Banfield
Capron of Cumberland in the county of Providence in the Colony of Rhode Island in the New England domain. Being very weak in body
but of a perfect mind and memory thanks be given to God therefore calling to mind the morality of my body that it is appointed for
all men once to die, do make and ordain this my Last Will and testament (that is to say) principally and first I give and
recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it and my Body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian
Burial at the discrition of my executor and touching such worldly estate wherewith it please God to Bless me in this life. I give
demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.

Item I give and bequeath to Sarah my will beloved wife whom I likewise constitute make and Ordain my Executrix together with my
beloved son Charles Capron of Cumberland aforesaid, they to sole executors of this my last will and testament. I give to my said
wife the third part of my real estate that is the thirds of the income of my lands and buildings the term of her natural life
together with the third part of my stock, chattels, and sheep and my moveable goods as aforesaid furthermore I freely give to my
dear wife all the right, title, estate interest and demand I have or ought to have in all the movable estate that she brought with
her to me that was her former husbands Benjamin Brown to be at her disposal forever.

Item I give to my son Charles the aforsaid Executor in the following manner. Forty Pounds old tenor money to be paid after
the following manner in the next particular.

Item I give to my Beloved son Oliver Capron [ ] about nineteen years old next july when he shall become twenty one
years old and to his heirs and assigns forever all my lands and buildings together with his mother's thirds after her decease
with eight cow common rights in the imindid land belonging to the ellingham property together with all my [armor?] and husbandry
tools and implements, viz cart and wheels, plows, chanse, narrows, axes and all other [ ] belonging to husbandry and also
one mair colt commin three years old, and also my wearing appareil all these said perticulars I give to the said Oliver [ ] that the said Oliver is or his heirs to pay the aforementioned legacy to his aforesaid Brother of Charles when he, the said
Oliver shall become Twenty Two years of age.

Item As to my other moveable or personal estate, stock in chattels, sheep and every other moveable after my just debts and
funneral charges are paid to be diveded equally between my two daughters Sarah and Elizabeth and aforesaid son Oliver [ ] that
Elizabeth and my grand daughter Leah Scott have one silver spoon apiece Sarah having had one already more that the rest and if the
said lives to be 18 years old to have out of the aforesaid shares Ten pounds old tenor money.

Item I give to my wifes daughter Mary Brown one bed, it being the bed that she lieth on and the furniture thereunto belonging
which said is not to be reckoned with the rest of the movables. And I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke etc etc Ralph Freeman.

signed

Banfield Capron.6

Biographical Notes for Banfield Capron, Jr.: Banfield Capron, 2d, was born in the year 1682-3 , and died August 16, 1758, being about seventy years old. Some time before his death, a violent cancer broke out on his upper lip, which ate off a part of his face, and was the cause of his death. Before that time he was a capable man, and did an abundance of hard labor for a man of his age. He was of large stature, well built, very stout, bold, resolute, and persevering in all his business ; of light complexion, blue eyes, and reddish hair. He was a mason by trade, didmuch work at building chimneys in the neighboring towns in Providence, and was considered in his days to be one of the best of workmen. He was a weaver, also, and did considerable at that when was not employed in other business. In those days men did the greatest part of the weaving. He married Hannah Jencks, of Pawtucket, and was the granddaughter of Joseph Jencks, who was the first settler in that place. They had twelve children, - six sons and six daughters. Philip was informed by a number of old people, who were near neighbors to his grandfather (Banfield Jr.) and his family, that they were very smart, active and handsome, while living, but a great part of them, like the flowers of a garden, young, lovely, beautiful and gay in the morning, and before noon, wither, drop and die, Nathaniel Capron, when about twenty years old, went to sea, and has not been heard of since. About four years after, as I have been informed, which would be in the year 1738, the lung fever got into the family, and were all sick with it, excepting Charles, my father and Leah, and Oliver, who was about two years old ; he was taken from the family during the sickness, and taken care of by one of his aunts. In a short time, not more than two or three months after, six children, with their mother, were dead, viz, : Philip, Benjamin, Jonathan, Betsey, and Lydia. The fever was very violent, and seemed to sweep everything before it. I have been informed by a number of old people, who were neighbors and gave their assistance during the sickness, that the distresses of the family were very great indeed, and that 'my grandfather's fatigue and troubles were so great that he could scarcely retain his senses at times. At one time when the doctor came to see them , two of the family lay dead in the house, and he told the doctor that he 'did not know but he would kill all his family,' The physician was 'so grieved at being implicated as the means of their death, that he wept like a child. It was thought, however, that he used every means in his power to save their lives, according to his best skill and judgment. His name was Thayer, and he was called a very skillful physician. At a Town Meeting Banfield was chosen Grand Juror to attend at next Inferior Court to be holden at Providence on 3rd Tue this June From the Book Banfield Capron.

Birth:
Banfield Capron, Jr. was baptized on 22 October 1684 at Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island

Died:
He was buried on 18 August 1758 in Capron Cemetery, Woonsocket, Providence, Rhode Island. His estate was probated on 29 August 1758 at Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island.6

Banfield married JENKS Hannah about 1710 in Bristol Co., MA. Hannah was born on 08 Oct 1690. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth Banfield Capron was also known as Betsey.

Elizabeth married BROWN Capt. John about 1711 in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., MA. Capt. was born on 13 Mar 1685 in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., MA; died on 13 Jun 1727. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married WOODCOCK Deborah on 23 Sep 1723 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
or 1732

Hannah married ALDRICH David in 1710. David was born on 23 May 1685 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA; died on 15 Mar 1771 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
He was buried in Old Kirk Burial Ground, Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts;

Capt. married PECK Judith on 03 Jun 1714 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. Judith (daughter of PECK Hezekiah and COOPER Deborah) was born on 13 Aug 1690 in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., MA; died on 14 Mar 1733 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Capt. married BURT Bethia on 14 Feb 1734 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. Bethia was born about 1715 in Norton, Bristol Co., MA; died on 18 May 1753 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Capt. married FRENCH Mary on 12 Nov 1754 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. Mary was born about 1695; died on 21 Nov 1783 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Walter Capron was a farmer and forgeman.1 During his Military Service he: Served as a private in Capt. Stephen Richardson's company at the Rhode Island Alarm.
Served as a private in the 2nd Mass. Regiment.

Walter married WHIPPLE Hope about 1721 in CT. Hope was born on 12 Aug 1701; died before 1739. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married WENTWORTH Hannah on 28 Oct 1739 in Groton, New London Co., CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married TYLER Samuel on 19 Dec 1717 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. Samuel was born on 26 Feb 1695 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA; died on 17 May 1759 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
or 1698

Edward married STANLEY Mary on 22 Dec 1720 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. Mary died on 29 May 1729 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married SWEET Marian on 06 Feb 1730 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. Marian was born about 1700 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married ARNOLD William on 05 May 1729. William was born on 09 Oct 1695 in Smithfield, Providence Co., RI; died in 1756. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Benjamin Capron was christened on 29 September 1706 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Notes:

Birth:
or 1705

Johnathan married MORSE Rebecca on 08 Jun 1727 in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., MA. Rebecca was born on 16 Nov 1706 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA; died on 29 Aug 1772 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johnathan married ROBINSON Abigail on 20 May 1773 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for SARAH CAPRON:
Sarah married Ralph Freeman of Attleboro. They afterwards lived in
Bellingham, and from there moved to Richmond, New Hampshire, where
they lived to their deaths. She was a very old woman when she died.

Birth:
or 1709

Sarah married FREEMAN Ralph on 29 Oct 1726 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. Ralph (son of FREEMAN Ralph Gershon Jr. and DAY Sarah) was born on 20 May 1703 in Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA; died on 12 Apr 1777 in Richmond, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for OLIVER CAPRON:
"History of Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire" by William
Bassett, 1884
Page 353 - 354:
"Capt. Oliver Capron, son of Banfield Capron, of Cumberland, b. July
1,1736, m. Esther Freeman, came into town 1765. He was f. s. (first
settler) on the Cheney farm, now owned by St,Clair, lot 24 range 12,
next to the Warwick line, was Captain of a Company that marched to
Cambridge soon after the Concord fight and was at the Battle of
Bunker Hill; and was also captain of a company that went to the
relief of troops at Ticonderoga in 1777, Colonel of the Militia,
first Representive at the General Court after the American Revolution
for Richmond, and Jutice of the Peace in Richmond. He sold his farm
and moved to Canada but returned to Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH, and
died there in 1816, while living with his daughter who married Calvin
Wright, at age 80 years. Had seven children, vis.: Nathan, Otis,
Oliver, m. Hannah York; Thaddeus, b. Dec.6,1764, Alpheus, b.
July21,1770; Hannah, b. April 6,1776; and Elizabeth."
Page 11: "We may safely assume that those who located on the old
road leading from Winchester to Royalston were among the first that
came, vis Oliver Capron," "and many others who came before 1765.
These came from Smithfield and Cumberland, R.I., and from Rehoboth
and Attleboro, MA, as did the others that followed these".
Page 26: "The lands were rapidly taken up after the close of the
French and Indian War at prices varying from .25 to .75 cents per
acre."
Page 27: "The first settlers drew their supplies of provisions at
first mostly from Northfield, MA. The old road leading from
Northfield to Lunenburg, and thence to Boston"

Page 544:

"Capt. Oliver Capron occupied a position of the first rank among the
early settlers; he evidently was a leader in political, as well as in
military affairs; he shared largely the confidence of his townsmen;
he was entrusted with the most weighty responsibities, as his
repeated leadership of the Rihmond soldiers, in the war of the
Revolution, most conclusively attests. While he was active and
zealous in defence of the right, his activity and zeal was tempered
with wisdom and prudence. He stands at the head of the list of
representatives of the town, having been the first to represent the
town in the General Assembly of the State. We are informed by
tradition that he devoted so much of his time and attention to
military and political affairs, to the neglect of his personal
interests, that he became poor, and was obliged to sell his farm to
pay his debts. It is a melancholy reflection surely, that one who
had contributed so much to the public weal should, in his last days,
be deprived of the means of a cofortable subsistence; but his was
not, perhaps, an isolated and exceptional case in this respect."

Page 95 - 96:

"Petition for Oliver Capron. State of New Hampshire. (for Justice of
Peace, in Richmond)
To the Honorable Council and House of Representatives in General
Court Assembled:
The Prayer of us, the subscribers, Inhabitants of the town of
Richmond in said State, Humbly shows, that since the difficulties
subsisted on account of a Number of People calling themselves a new
State called Vermont, the town of Richmond hath laboured under many
inconveniences by reason of having no Justice of the Peace in Town.
These are therefore Humbly to inform the Honourable Court that Major
Oliver Capron is a man of an established good character in this and
the Towns Round where he is acquainted and that he is a man that has
ever been firm for the Government of New Hampshire against the
Userpation of Vermont, and we Humbly Conceived a man every way
accomplished and Capable of performing the business and trust of a
Justice of the Peace, and that it will be to a public benefit that he
may be appointed accordingly. These are therefore Humbly to pray the
Honourable Court to in quire into the affair and act thereon as you
in your Wisdom shall think proper and in Duty bound shall ever pray.

September the third, 1782

Barnabas Threesher, Moses Cooley,
Benjamin Threesher, James Kingsley,
Thomas Dillingham, William Goddard,
Jeremiah Thayer, Jona. Atherton,
Jeremiah Thayer, Jun'r, Peter Holbrook,
Nehemiah Thayer, Othniel Day



"The History of Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire" by Benjamin
Read, 1892

Page 515:
"The Capron's have principally been farmers and identified with
interests of West Swanzey. Oliver (a granson of Col. Oliver who
lived in Richmond and died in Swanzey) and Jonathan W. who was a shoe
maker, lived where their sons, Geo.O. and Henry W., now reside.
Oliver W. is a clerk for the Goodnows in their store."



More About OLIVER CAPRON:
Fact 1: August 21, 1757, intention of marriage in Bellingham, Norfolk
Co., MA.
Fact 2: cousins
Fact 3: 1772 and 1773 selectman for Richmond
Fact 4: March 24, 1775, on first school district for Richmond


Oliver Capron moved to at Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire, in circa 1765; First Settler on Lot 24 Range 12 next to the Warwick line.5 He was a Representative of Richmond to the General Court. in 1785.6 During his Military Service he: Captain of a company that marched to Cambridge soon after the Concord fight, and was at the battle of Bunker Hill; Captain of a company of New Hampshire troops that marched to the relief of Fort Ticonderoga; Served as a Colonel in a NH Militia Regiment.6

Died:
He was buried in Mount Ceaser Cemetery, Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire.4

Oliver married FREEMAN Esther on 21 Aug 1757 in Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA. Esther (daughter of FREEMAN Ralph and CAPRON Sarah) was born on 25 Jul 1736 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
He was buried on after 29 March 1788 in Elder Ballou Meeting House Cemetery, Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island.1

Joseph married DARLING Esther on 25 Mar 1748 in Cumberland, Providence Co., RI. Esther was born on 28 May 1724 in Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA; died on 06 Jun 1776 in Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
or 1722

Notes:

Abiel Brown was New Tag From the Cumberland Record: 'Abiel Brown was admitted a freeman and took ye oath of affirmation 19 April 1749.' on 19 April 1749.1

Abiel married BUCKLIN AbigailCumberland, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
or 1730

Notes:

Birth:
or 1719

Notes:

Birth:
or 1732

Notes:

Birth:
or 1727

Notes:

Birth:
or 1728

Notes:

Birth:
or 1724

Notes:

Birth:
or 1736

Notes:

Birth:
or 1733

Notes:

Birth:
or 1734

Notes:

Birth:
or 1747

Notes:

Notes for EBENEZER FREEMAN:
Ebenezer on Ancestral file LDS- BVCB-6N.

Ebenezer married TYLER Hannah about 23 Feb 1749 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jemina married SWEET John on 30 Aug 1753 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. John was born on 07 Dec 1724 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA; died on 07 Apr 1762 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

More About SAMUEL FREEMAN:
Fact 1: DIED YOUNG

Notes:

More About SARAH FREEMAN:
Fact 1: DIED YOUNG

Died:
Died young

Notes:

Notes for BENJAMIN FREEMAN:
Intention of marriage 02 21 1756 in Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA.
Moved to Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH between 1761-1764, and then
onto Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH.
The home farm of 29 1/2 acres ajoined the land of Thomas Applin,
possible father-in-law of youngest son Asa Freeman.
On October 12,1807, notice of probate for Benjamin, was published in
the New Hampshire Sentinal, newspaper, looking for hiers, for 3
weeks.Benjamin was 73 years old at time of death, July 1807.
Probate Records at Keene, Cheshire Co., NH.


The Family of Benjamin Freeman

Ralph and Sarah (Capon) Freeman's son, Benjamin, our line,
moved his family from Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire,
around 1768 to the town of Swanzy, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
on the Ashulot River Valley. In the "History of Swanky, New
Hampshire from 1734 to
1890" by Benjamin Ried, on page 342: "Amos Freeman, married 12
September 1786, Delilah Hill. Asa Freeman (our line) married 30
December 1790, Thankful (born 19 January 1767) daughter of Thomas
Applin. Child: Ahaz born 03 November 1791. Asa Freeman, a
resident of East Swanzy, removed to New York. Ebenezer Freeman
married 07 February, Betty Wilson."

Margaret Freeman's Dower in the Estate of Benjamin Freeman
Recorded in Books of Dowers No.1 pages 101 & 102

To the Hon. Able Parker, Judge of Probate and Wills. Agreeable
to a Warrant from under your hand and seal appointing us the
undersigned a Committee to appraise all the Real Estate where of
Benjamin Freeman late of Swanzey did ? and possessed.

We have attended upon the business and report as follows vis-
the home farm containing twenty nine acres and an half of land with
the buildings on the premises at three hundred dollars.

Also we have set off to Margaret the said deceased Widow one
full third part of the said Estate and it is bounded as follows vis-
beginning at a pine stump and a heap of stones standing the west side
of the road it being a corner of land belonging to Thomas Applin
thence East 40 degrees North 22 rods to a stake and stones bounding
on next on said Applin land thence East 8 degrees South bounding with
? land 25 æ rods to a stake and stones. Thence West 40 degrees
South 32 rods to a stake and stones thence West 27 degrees North 30
rods to the corner first mentioned.

Also one acre of wood land at the Northeast corner of said farm
bounded as follows vis- beginning at the North East corner it being
a corner of Samuel Lanes land thence South 1 degree East 20 rods
bounding with said Lanes land. Thence West 8 degrees North 8 rods to
a stake and stones. Thence North 1 degree West 20 rods to a stake
and stones standing in the line of land belonging to Thomas Applin
thence East 8 degrees South 8 rods to the corner first mentioned.

Also the whole of the buildings standing on the first described
piece of land.


Swanzey December 5th 1807

Elisha Whitecomb
Nathan Whitecomb
Thomas Applin
Elijah Belding Jr.
Joel Mellen



Division of Benjamin Freeman's Estate amongst Heirs
State of New Hampshire, Cheshire County


To the Hon. Judge of the Probate of Wills in said county in
Ordinance to a warrant given under your hand and seal appointing us
the undersigned a Committee to appraise all the Real Estate where of
Benjamin Freeman late of Swanzey in said county, died secured and
possessed.

After paying due attention to the promises we report as follows
vis- we have appraised the home farm containing twenty nine acres
and an half with the buildings on the premises at three hundred
dollars- After dividing one full third of the said Estate which was
set off to the said deceased Widow, we have divided and made
partition of the said estate among the children or heirs as follows
vis- to


Ezra Freeman
four acres appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty three cents
bound as follows vis- beginning at the South West corner of the
said farm at a stake and stones thence North 42 degrees East 12 rods
to a stake and stones it being a corner of the Widows third thence
East 27 degrees South 32 rods to a stake and stones thence southerly
bounding with the second share 12 rods to a stake and stones thence
West 35 æ degrees North 10 rods to a stake and stones thence South 34
degrees West 23 rods to a stake and stones thence North 40 degrees
West 35 æ rods to the corner first mentioned.

To Ebenezer Freeman

3 æ acres appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty three cents
and bounded as follows vis- beginning at a stake and stones in the
North line of said lot it having a corner at the Widows third thence
East 8 degrees South 6 æ rods to a stake and stones thence South 1
degrees East 44 rods to a stake and stones thence West 35 æ degrees
North 24 rods to a stake and stones thence northerly bounding with
the first share 12 rods to a stake and stones thence East 44 degrees
North 20 rods to the corner first mentioned.

To Amos Freeman

4 acres and 26 rods appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty
three cents and bounds as follows vis- beginning at a stake and
stones it being the North East corner of the last mentioned share
thence East 8 degrees South 15 rods to a stake and stones thence
South 1 degree East 44 rods to a stake and stones thence West 8
degrees North 15 rods to a stake and stones thence North 1 degree
West 44 rods to the corner first mentioned.

To Asa Freeman (our line)

4 acres 46 rods appraised at thirty three dollar and thirty three
cents and bounded as follows beginning at the North East corner of
the last mentioned share thence East 8 degrees South 15 æ rods to a
stake and stones thence South 1 degree East 44 rods to a stake and
stones thence West 8 degrees North 15 æ rods to a stake and stones
thence North 1 degree West 44 rods to the corner first mentioned.




To Samuel Green in right of his wife Esther,

4 acres and 20 rods appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty
three cents and bounded as follows vis- beginning at the North East
corner of the last mentioned share thence East 8 degrees South 15
rods to a stake and stones thence South 1 degree East 44 rods to a
stake and stones thence West 8 degrees North 15 rods to a stake and
stones thence North 1 degree West 44 rods to the corner first
mentioned.


To Benjamin Wilson Jr. in right of his wife Rachel,

4 acres appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty three cents
bounded as follows vis- beginning at the North East corner of the
last mentioned share thence East 8 degrees South 11 rods to a stake
and stones East 8 degrees South 11 rods to a stake and stones it
being a corner of the Widows Woodland thence South 1 degree East 20
rods thence East 8 degrees South 8 rods to a stake and stones thence
South 1 degree East 24 rods to a stake and stones thence West 8
degrees 19 rods to a stake and stones thence North 1 degree 44 rods
to the first mentioned corner.


Elisha Whitecomb
Nathan Whitecomb The Committee Members
Thomas Applin
Elijah Belding Jr.
Joel Mellen

Nehemiah Cuming (agent for the Heirs)



Inventory of articles sold at venue on this 14th day of December 1807
that belong to the Estate of Mr. Benjamin Freeman, late of Swanzey,
Deceased.
Name: Item Cost Name Item Cost
1.Enoch Starkey 1 bag $ .40 13.Amasa Aldrich 1 green
gown $ 1.06
2.Sabin Starkey 1 sieve .10 1 table cloth
1.12
3 traps .13 1 pitch fork .34
1 candle stick .15 14. Joel Mellon ( a Committee
Member)
5 bushels of 1 tea kettle .50
potatoes .75 15. Joseph Emerson
3.Asa Hill æ bushel .30 1 fire shovel
.83
some iron .35 16. Nathan Whitecomb
1 tub .20 (clerk of venue and
Committee
1 pair stockings .20 member)1 skimmer
.31
4. Isrel Sawyer 2 æ bushels rye 1.87 1 chopping
knife .26
1 table .10 1 axe .60
5. Rufus Randall (Administrator of Estate) 1 coverlid
.65
2 bushels rye 1 table cloth .67
@$.66 1.32 1 pair shoes
.86
1 mortor .26 1 pair trousers .13
elive and burning leather 1.00
iron .26 17. Elijsha Whitecomb
1 pair breeches 1.05 (member of Committee)
1 hoe .26 1 crane and 3 hooks
6. Aquilla Rumsdill 1.27
1 pot 18. Joseph Whitecomb
1 kettle .87 1 iron porringer .40
1 warming pan .93 19. Gabias Biship
8 bushels corn 5.71 1 looking glass .56
1 sive .31 3 bottles .50
some hay sold by the 1 basket .15
Widow 15.01 1 basket .14
7.Jesse Thompson 1 meat tub 1.14
1 stew pot .40 1 pabe and trof .08
1 tunnel .10 20. Moses Herremon
1 table .75 1 hitchel .19
1 bed and bedding 21. Thomas Applin
8.25 (member
of Committee
1 pot of soap .35 and Benjamin's neighbor)
1 chest .17 1 pitcher .10
1 towel .18 22. John Applin 1 shirt .53
1 table cloth .26 1 shirt .91
100 æ of boards .75 few beans .17
200 æ of stitwork 1.20 23. Joel Read 1 pair of
shears .15
8. Amasa Aldrich 1 chest
.75
flat iron and box iron 24. Peter Holbrook
.57 1 wine glass and salt cellar
.13
1 shovel .76 25. James Wheelock Jr. 1 hat
.16
26. Silas Parsons knives and fork .33
9.Richard Gale 3 spoons .17 27. Ezekel Thompson 1 scythe
& smooth .75
10.David Eddy 1 cag .37 28. John Wilson 1 foot
wheel 1.73
11.Simon Cook 2 chairs .34 29. Levi Blake 1 towel .20
.
12.Berzilla Streater wood by door .80 1 hammer .13




The Administration Account of Amasa Aldrich and Rufus Randall -
administrators of the estate of Benjamin Freeman, late of Swanzey in
said county, deceased. Wherein the said administrators charge
themselves with the whole of the personal estate of said deceased as
sold by license from the Judge of Probate as follows, those articles
decreed to the Widow excepted, together with the next accounts -

for the part sold to Sundry persons
$ 5.61
for money owed to Thomas Applin
57.01
for soap sold 1.00
for part of the wearing apparel sold to Amos Freeman 6.40
for 2 bushels of rye 1.67
for 1 bushel Indian corn .83
Also for money's owed further upon Thomas Applin's note 40.00
Also for proceeds of a number of articles sold at venue according to
the schedule here with exhibited to be put in file signed by Nathan
Whitecomb as clerk 69.98
______
$182.50

And the said administrators pray an allowance for the following
charges and unto ? parcel the Widow Margaret Freeman for her third of
the hay sold at auction and mentioned in the afore said schedule.
$ 5.00

The following are the charges exhobated by Amos Aldrich Esq.

July 22 1807 for a journey to Jaffrey to take administration $ 2.00
for money paid the Judge 1.60
for one day cutting the grain on the ground at the time of
said
Benjamin deceased .83
for my time attending the appraisers
2.00
Oct 6,1807 for a journey to Jaffrey
2.00
for money paid the Judge 1.68
______
$14.57
To one day of myself gathering in the harvest, my son,
oxen and cart 2.00
Oct.29,1807 for a journey to Keene to see the Judge 1.00
Nov.02,1807 for one day to Keene to see the Judge 1.00
money paid the Judge .75
for money paid the printer for advertisement 1.00
for 1 æ day husking corn 1.00
for 2 æ day attending the Committee dividing the real
estate 2.00
for expenses paid for the Committee
.50
for notifying the venue .50
for one day attending the venue
1.00
for one day going to Keene to return the doings of the
Committee 1.00
Oct.1808 for moneys paid the Judge
3.13
for æ days work on the farm .50
for æ day settling with Mr. Applin
.50
for moneys paid Nathan Whitecomb 8.50
for moneys paid Col.E Whitecomb
5.00
for moneys paid E.Belding as surveyor
3.00
for money paid Esq. Cumings 1.00
for moneys paid Barret and Emerson 2.95
for moneys paid Dr. Sawyer on account
1.00
for taxes paid Elijah Belding .41
(Administration account for Benjamin Freeman's Estate, Continued)

Oct.1808 paid the printer for an advertisement to notify the
Heirs for this settlement $
1.25
for one day preparing for settlement
1.00
for my time and expenses making settlement
4.00

The Rufus Randal Account

July 22,1807 for a journey to Jaffrey to take administration 2.00
for money paid the Judge 1.06
for æ day with appraisers
1.50
for æ day work on the farm of said deceased .50
for 2 days my son getting hay 1.50
for 2 days myself getting hay 1.67
Oct. for a journey to Jaffrey with the Widow
3.00
for money paid the Judge 1.50
_______
$71.79
for 2 days getting in the harvest
1.67
for one day attending the Committee .87
for one other day attending the Committee 1.00
for other day on business 1.00
Dec.10 for a journey to Jaffrey to see the Judge 2.00
for money paid the Judge
2.70
Dec.14 for one day attending the venue 1.00
for money paid for the expense of the venue 2.10
for æ day attending the Commissioners .50
for expenses .50
Oct.1808 for going to Keene to see the Judge 1.00
for one day settling with Mr. Applin 1.00
for money paid Thos. Applin on interest 23.89
for money paid Mr.Thos. Applin an interest as appraised
4.50
for money paid Joel Mellen
1.50
" " Josiah Read 1.83
" " Esq. Frink 1.00
Paid Jesse Thompson for a coffin 1.67
for one day preparing for settlement 1.00
Paid Nathan Whitecomb for going to be sworn ..67
for my time and expenses on settlement 4.00
for collecting æ of the money the estate sold for 1.50

Further Charges of Esq. Aldrich

For collecting æ of the money this estate sold for 1.50
Paid the Widow .41
Paid Silas Parsons on account
2.43
" Elisha Rumsdill on account 1.45
for Esq. Cumings for an oath
.47
for paid on settlement
5.00
________

Amount of the Administrators account
$142.65
Charges against the Administrators 182.40
(Administrators Account of Benjamin Freeman's Estate, Continued)

Balance in the hand of the Administrator
$ 39.85

Amasa Aldrich
Rufus Randall



At a court of Probate for the county of Cheshire held at Jaffrey
In said county on the twentieth day of December Amos Dormice 1808
then the above named Amasa Aldrich and Rufus Randall administrators
of the Estate of afore named Benjamin Freeman late of Swanky,
deceased, personally appeared and made Solomon oath to the truth of
the forgoing account of their administration of said estate. The
same having been first examined by me the Sub. Judge of the Probate
of Wills for said county, where-upon I do deem that the same be and
hereby is allowed and ordered to be recorded. And whereas there is a
balance in the hand of the said administrator of the sum of thirty-
nine dollars and eighty five cents, I do deem they pay and
distribute the same to and among the heirs of said deceased in equal
proportions that is to say Ezra Freeman, Amos Freeman, Ebenezer
Freeman, and Asa Freeman, Samuel Green in right of his wife Esther
and Benjamin Wilson Jr. in right of his wife Rachel, six dollars and
sixty four cents each.

Able Parker- Judge



Benjamin Freeman (1734-1807)

The following is from the letters of Probate for the estate of
Benjamin Freeman of Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, who died
in July 1807. Inventory of the personal and real estate;

1 hat, 1hat 1 woollen wheel, 1 linin wheel 1 coat
1 pair breeches 1 half full soap, 1 scalding tub,
6 old bins
knee buckles 1 woollen wheel, 1 linin wheel
1 waistcoat calfskin and foal leathers
1 waistcoat 6 pewter plates, 4 pewter basins
1 grey coat 4 pewter porringers, 1 blocktin teapot
3 tow shirts 1 funnel, 3 tablespoons
2 linin and wool shirts 1 chopping knife, 1 earthen
pitcher
1 pair shoes 3 earthen bowls, 1 pint mug,
1 small
1 pair deep blue stockings pitcher
1 pair pale blue stockings 1 suger bowl, 1 creamer, 6
cups and saucers
1 pair tow stockings and 4 spoons
2 pair footins 1 glass bottle, 1 small bottle
1 pair leggins and one pair mittens 10 earthen plates, 1
large creamer
1 green baige gown 1 saltmorter and 1 salt cellar
1 bed and bedding 1 vinegar crane, 2 wine glasses
1 bed and bedding 1 baker blass, 1 looking glass
1 birds eye coverlid 1 clothes
basket and cheese basket
1 checked coverlid 1 hammer and 1 pair shears
1 bed quilt, 1 woollen blanket, 1bed pan 1 ton of hay,
1 pitchfork
1 pair tow trousers,2 pair tow shirts 1 corn basket and 1
flail, 1 earthen
3 pillow cases, 3 lacey tablecloths pot of soap
2 new towels, 2 old towels, 1 raq coverlid 2 bushels of rue, 1 1/2
bushel of corn
1 fire shovel, 1 crane and 3 hooks a half basket, 150 feet inch
boards
1 trap skimmer, 1 candle stick, 1 axe 243 feet oak stitwork, 5
knives and
1 iron shovel, 1 hoe, 1 box iron 6 forks
1 cuthe and tacklin, 1 flat iron, 1 tobacco box, 1 cord wood by
door
1 dip kettle, 1 teq kettle, 1 stew pan 8 yards tow cloth, 1
cheese
1 iron pot, 1 spail kettle 1 churn and one small basket
53/4 lbs. old iron, 50 lbs. pork and meat tub 1 cow, 1 swine
1 table, 1 great chair, 6 kitchen chairs 29 or 30 acres land
witha house and barn
1 chest, 2 sives, 3 firkins

total on August 15th 1807 $514.38

Benjamin Freeman's wife Margaret, received a third of the estate
and the rest was divided between his children; Rachel (the wife of
Benjamin Wilson), Ezra Freeman, Esther (the wife of Samuel Green),
Amos Freeman, Ebenezer Freeman, and Asa Freeman (our line).

More About BENJAMIN FREEMAN:
Fact 1: February 21, 1756, intention of marriage in Bellingham,
Norfolk Co., MA.

Benjamin married HEALY Mary on 06 Mar 1756 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co., MA. Mary (daughter of HEALY Samuel and CHADWICK Rebecca) was born on 07 May 1731; died before 01 Jan 1807. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther married CAPRON Oliver on 21 Aug 1757 in Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA. Oliver (son of Jr. Banfield Capron and JENKS Hannah) was born on 01 Jul 1736 in Cumberland, Providence Co., RI; died on 01 Aug 1816 in Richmond, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

More About NATHAN FREEMAN:
Fact 1: nearly 100 years old at death.

Family/Spouse: ARNOLD Anne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for RALPH JR. FREEMAN:
Ralph and his wife Phebe are both descendents of Banfield Capron.
The intention of their marriage is recorded November 08,1764
Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA. They were married by Uriah Jillson,
Jus. of Peace, Mendon, Worcester Co., MA


More About RALPH JR. FREEMAN:
Fact 1: November 11, 1764, intention of marriage in Bellingham,
Norfolk Co., MA.

Birth:
17 FEB 1740/1741

Ralph married THOMPSON Phebe on 01 Jan 1765 in Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

More About SAMUEL FREEMAN:
Fact 1: September 22, 1771, intention of marriage in Bellingham,
Norfolk Co., MA.

Samuel married CLARK Elizabeth about 1771 in Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for DAN FREEMAN:
In "History of the Town of Richmond, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire,
from its first settlement, to 1882" by William Bassett, it states
"Dan. Freeman, son of Ralph Freeman and Sarah Capron, lived near
Aaron Kelton place; b.June 16,1745. He removed quite early to
Winchester. Had five children."
This family line information came from the LDS Ancestral file (TM) -
ver 4.17, DESCENDANCY CHART, 19 JAN 1998. I haven't checked it yet
for errors.

Dan and Jemima evidently lived at first at Cumberland; Dan was on Otis Whipple's road repair district list as of june 25, 1770. But they were not there long, as on January 1, 1771 "Dan Freeman & Jemima Freeman His Wife & Levina Freeman Daughter to Said Dan and Jemima" were warned out of town of Winchester, New Hampshire.

Dan married ALEXANDER Jemima on 07 Sep 1769 in Cumberland, Providence Co., RI. Jemima (daughter of ALEXANDER Richard and FULLER Mary) was born on 23 Dec 1752 in Cumberland, Providence Co., RI; died about 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

More About SARAH FREEMAN:
Fact 1: died at 18 years old.

Notes:

Notes for OTIS CAPRON:
"History of Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire" by William
Bassett, 1884
"Otis Capron lived on the Caleb Curtis place, Richmond. Resided also
a longer time in Winchester, where he died."
Otis settled in Swanzey between 1777-1793 as by the Tax Records of
Swanzey.
Otis Capron fought in the American Revolution as a Patriot.

EVOLUTIONARY WAR ROLLS: New Hampshire Archives
______________________________________
____________________________________ ____
A return of non-commissioned officers and Privates Who now are or
that have Ever Been In Capt Nicolas Gilmans Company from 1st January
1777 up to the first of January 1780 Shewing the times of their
Inlistment, discharges and the time of the Sev. desertions
NAME TIMES OF INLISTMENTS AND TERMS REMARKS
Privates Non Effectives
Otis Capron May 9th 1777 8 months discharged Jan.
10th 1778

I do Certify Upon my Honour that the within is a true state of
the Company afforesaid as Specefyed In the Preamble hereof without
fraud to the State or any Individual according to my Best knowledge

Arch Stark Com
of Capt Gilmans Comp
I do Certify that the within Is a true State of the Company
Afforesaid according To my Best Knowledge
Capt Commanding
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH, before July 1807.
_______________________________________________________
___________________ ____
CAPTAIN JOHN GRIGG'S Co.:

A Muster Roll and Pay Roll of Capt John Griggs Company in Col
Alexander Scammels Reg We whose names are underwritten do ackonledge
to have received of Thomas Sparhawk one of the muster masters for the
Continental Troops the several Sums prefixed to our Names.

Mens Name Title Age Place of Abode Travel Bounty Milage
Total
Otis Capron June 4 Private 17 Richmond 38 6 4 6 4

Family/Spouse: KING Polly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GALE Judith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for NATHAN CAPRON:
"History of Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire" by Benjamin
Read, 1892
Page 305-306
"History of Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire" by William
Bassett, 1884

Nathan fought in the Revolutionary War and also paid the Town of
Swanzey's Taxes after the was when the Town didn't have any funds.

Nathan settled in Swanzey after 1777 by the Tax Records.

Family/Spouse: WHITCOMB Dorothy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for ALPHEUS CAPRON:
"History of Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire" by William
Bassett, 1884
"Alpheus bought in 1818 the Cloth-dressing Works of North Richmond."
Alpheus fought as a Patriot in the American Revolution. He settled
in Swanzey between 177-1793 as by Swanzey Tax Records.


More About ALPHEUS CAPRON:
Fact 1: 1822, 52 years old at death

Alpheus married STANLEY Lucy on 17 Sep 1809. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for OLIVER CAPRON:
Information on this family from "The History of Richmond" by William
Bassett, 1884, and "The history of Swanzey" by Benjamin Read, 1892,
Page 515.

Family/Spouse: WORK Hannah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married WILSON Lois on 29 Mar 1816 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
or 1749

Mary married FAIRBROTHER Thomas on 29 Aug 1774 in Cumberland, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married KENT William on 14 Dec 1788. William was born on 30 May 1761; died in Feb 1822. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cynthia married ALLEN Asa on 12 Dec 1802. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eunice married LYON Obediah on 24 Nov 1787 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married FORRIST Rachel on 18 Sep 1780 in Foxboro, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for RACHEL FREEMAN:
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH before July 1807.

Rachel married WILSON Benjamin before 1807. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for EZRA FREEMAN:
Ezra Freeman fought in the American Revolution as a private, for 8
months. He faught at the Battle of Bennington, Vermont. In the
Swanzey Town Records, Benjamin, claimed for reinbursement for Ezra
being gone from the farm.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ROLLS: New Hampshire Archives
_______________________________________
___________________________________ ____
A return of non-commissioned officers and Privates Who now are or
that have Ever Been In Capt Nicolas Gilmans Company from 1st January
1777 up to the first of January 1780 Shewing the times of their
Inlistment, discharges and the time of the Sev. desertions
NAME TIMES OF INLISTMENTS AND TERMS REMARKS
Privates Non Effectives
Ezra Freeman May 1st 1777 8 months discharged Jan.
10th 1778

I do Certify Upon my Honour that the within is a true state of
the Company afforesaid as Specefyed In the Preamble hereof without
fraud to the State or any Individual according to my Best knowledge

Arch Stark Com
of Capt Gilmans Comp
I do Certify that the within Is a true State of the Company
Afforesaid according To my Best Knowledge
Capt Commanding
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH, before July 1807.

_______________________________________________________
___________________ ____
CAPTAIN JOHN GRIGG'S Co.:

A Muster Roll and Pay Roll of Capt John Griggs Company in Col
Alexander Scammels Reg We whose names are underwritten do ackonledge
to have received of Thomas Sparhawk one of the muster masters for the
Continental Troops the several Sums prefixed to our Names.

Mens Name Title Age Place of Abode Travel Bounty
MilageTotal
Ezra Freeman May 26,1777 Private 17 Winchester 43 7.
2 7.2

Family/Spouse: ALDRICH Hannah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: UNKNOWN Sarah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for ESTHER FREEMAN:
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH before July 1807.

Esther married GREEN Samuel before 1807. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for AMOS FREEMAN:
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co.,NH, before July 1807.
Information on family from Putney Vital Records.


More About AMOS FREEMAN:
Fact 1: December 03, 1813, 48 years old at time of death

Amos married HILL Delilah on 09 Dec 1786 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. Delilah was born about 1766; died on 23 May 1847 in Putney, Windham Co., VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for EBENEZER FREEMAN:
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH before July 1807.

Ebenezer married WILSON Betty on 02 Jul 1791 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. Betty was born in 1773; died in 1826. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

6. Asa, our line, b.04.07.1768 Winchester, Cheshire Co., New
Hampshire, died in 1833 in Marion, Wayne County, New York,
married 30.12.1790 Thankful Applin in Swanzey, Cheshire County,
New Hampshire, she was born 19.01.1767 in Swanzey township, Cheshire
County, New Hampshire the daughter of Deacon Thomas Applin and
Mabel (Brown) of Swanzey, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. On the
probate records for Benjamin Freeman, Asa's father, a Thomas
Applin's land joined Benjamin Freeman's. Both a Thomas Applin and
John Applin attend the sale of Benjamin's estate in December 1807 in
East Swanzey. Asa and Thankful had one child born in Swanzey before
moving to Mooers, Clinton Co., New York about 1807. This family
line is continued in Chapter 3, " Freeman's of Moores, Clinton Co.,
New York"

Notes for ASA FREEMAN:
Asa and his family lived in East Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH and by
1807 he had moved them to Mooers, Clinton Co., NY.
On page 329 of "History of Clinton and Franklin Counties" by Hurd in
1880 states,
"Asa Freeman came in early, resided in the northeast part of town
(Mooers), and raised a large family, all of whom afterwards moved
away." ( sic. Ahaz Freeman and his family was still there in late
1800's.) On page 332, "The town was originally comprised in a single
school district, and the first school-house was the old building now
used as a woodshed by the widow of Asa Corbin. Cariarty Huntley was
an early teacher in this building, also Martha Bosworth ( afterwards
Mrs. Samuel Churchill) ASA FREEMAN and Jabez Fitch."


More About ASA FREEMAN:
Fact 1: October 1848, buried Riverside Cem., Mooers, Clinton Co., NY
Fact 2: 1810, Census for Mooers
Fact 3: 1820, Census for Mooers
Fact 4: 1830, Census Marion, Wayne Co., NY

Asa married APPLIN Thankful on 30 Dec 1790 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. Thankful (daughter of APPLIN Thomas and BROWN Mabel) was born on 19 Jan 1767 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cole. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Whipple married COOK Sabria on 09 Sep 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for SALISBURY FREEMAN:
Salisbury was a revolutionary pensioner. Thier intention to marry was
10 16 1784 in Bellingham, MA.

Salisbury married HARRINGTON Ruth on 16 Oct 1784 in Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for LYDIA FREEMAN:
Intention of marriage published Nov.05,1788, in Bellingham, MA.

Lydia married ARNOLD Luke on 05 Nov 1788 in Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dexter married FULLER Maria on 01 Apr 1844 in Grafton, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ebenezer married LEGG Sally on 13 Nov 1803 in Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCOTT Welcome. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for RALPH FREEMAN:
Moved his family to New Hampshire.

Ralph married LEGG Betsey on 17 Aug 1794 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willard married BALLOU Vienna on 09 Jan 1790 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for OTIS FREEMAN:
Intention of Marriage May 05, 1788 in Bellingham, MA, Vital Records.

Otis married SCOTT Leah on 26 May 1788 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married THAYER Sarah on 04 Feb 1809 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alpheus married Chloe on 24 Sep 1809 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levina married MILLER Daniel on 05 Apr 1796 in Northfield, Franklin Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Buried date

Notes:

Birth:
recorded name as "Senthee"

Died:
Died of Palsy

Cynthia married SPENCER Ebenezer on 25 Dec 1799. Ebenezer (son of SPENCER Ebenezer and WHITAKER Hannah) was born about 1774 in Somers, Tolland Co., CT; died on 07 Mar 1862 in Vershire, Orange Co., VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jemima married FIELD Sylvester on 02 Mar 1798 in Northfield, Franklin Co., MA. Sylvester (son of FIELD Rufuss and FIELD Elizabeth) was born on 13 Jul 1770; died about 1847. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dan married MASON Sally on 15 Sep 1812. Sally (daughter of MASON Solomon and HARRIS Margaret) was born on 09 Jun 1788 in Greenwich, MA; died on 14 Jul 1870 in Dana, Franklin Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dan married CLARK Betsy about 1844. Betsy (daughter of CLARK Peter and CLARK Ruth) was born about 1811 in Otsego, Otsego Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married GREEN Eleanor on 18 Dec 1803 in Northfield, Franklin Co., MA. Eleanor died on 21 Mar 1809 in Northfield, Franklin Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married STEVENS Lucinda on 04 Jul 1810 in Dana, Franklin Co., MA. Lucinda (daughter of STEVENS Thomas and STEVENS Prudence) was born in 1777. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Buried in a cemetery on what some maps call Red House Hill road in Otsego.

Family/Spouse: REED Eunice. Eunice (daughter of REED Sameul and DOTY Matilda) was born on 24 Feb 1790; died in 1856. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOLLES Robinson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COOK Nicholas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for JONATHAN W. CAPRON:
Information from "The History of Swanzey", by Benjamin Read, 1892,
Page 515.

Johathan married STRATTON Susan in 1833. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johathan married BAXTER Belinda B. on 10 May 1838 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for ELON CAPRON:
"History of Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire" by William
Bassett, 1884
"Elon Capron's Widoe resided in Winchester, Cheshire County, New
Hampshire after his death."
They had lived in Richmond and Peterboro.

More About ELON CAPRON:
Fact 1: May 07, 1855, age 45 years at death

Elon married SWAN Almarine on 01 Jan 1834 in Richmond, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SWAN Ambose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LAKIN Oliver S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WHEELOCK Franklin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for GEORGE O. CAPRON:
Information from "The History of Swanzey" by Benjamin Read, 1892,
Page 515. All the children were born in Swanzey.

George married FRANCIS Rosella B. on 05 Nov 1856 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: UNKNOWN Ms.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ebenezer married MORSE Polly on 19 Mar 1800 in Foxboro, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

More About SALLY FREEMAN:
Fact 1: May 10, 1791, Marriage IGI Index

Sally married GREEN Thomas on 10 May 1808 in Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA. Thomas (son of GREEN Thomas and JOHNSON Mary) was born about 10 Mar 1723 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA; died on 10 Jul 1804 in Newfane, Windham Co., VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mana married FISHER Charles on 01 Sep 1822 in Foxboro, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEWEY Sally. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ashley married BATES Eliza on 04 Dec 1818 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Eliza was born on 22 Dec 1794 in NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lyman married WILSON Armina on 26 Oct 1828 in Canton, Saint Lawrence Co., NY. Armina (daughter of WILSON Christoper and RICH Clarissa) was born on 18 Jun 1804 in Canton, Saint Lawrence Co., NY; died on 09 Apr 1894 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for PETER FREEMAN:
In 1811, there was a warning out for Peter in Putney, Windham Co.,
VT.

Notes:

Notes for EDWARD FREEMAN:
In 1811 there was a warning out for Edward in Putney, Windham Co.,
VT.


More About EDWARD FREEMAN:
Fact 1: August 29, 1830, 36 years old at time of death

Notes:

Notes for AHAZ FREEMAN:
THE FREEMAN FAMILY of Clinton County, New York

The American government established a Military Land Grant in
Northern New York, called the "Canadian-Nova Scotia Refugee Tract".
This land was for the Canadian veterans of the Revolutionary War
which were led by Moses Hazen. Much of the land was bought by land
speculators from the veterans who did not want their land.
In 1805 this frontier was called an "ungodly place where
religion and education were neglected." There was reported," poverty
and primitive living conditions"
Mooers is located on the northern border of Clinton County, New
York and Huntingdon County, Quebec, Canada. The surface of the
area is quite level with a slight inclination to the northeast.
There are two main rivers in Mooers, the Great Chazy and the
English. The fine water privileges of these rivers provided various
manufacturing enterprises in the early days of Mooers. Prior to 1796
this area was one vast wilderness.
In 1812, the area was overwhelmingly rural and the population
was scarce, 8,000 people in the whole of Clinton County. There were
5 towns all but one bordering on Lake Champlain. Plattsburg was a
bustling lake port town for travel between the American States and
Quebec, Canada. When war broke out in 1812 between the Americans and
Britain, many families left the area near the border and lost their
crops and belongings. These American families were terrified of
attack by the Canadian Indians. The stories of the " French Indian
Wars" still very much on their minds. The American Militia was the
only defense along the whole border and some Militia Officers said
their men refused to fight across the border into Canada, due to
having many friends and family living there.
The war lasted until 1814 when the British were defeated on Lake
Champlain. By 1817 construction of the new Erie Canal began from the
Hudson River to Buffalo. It was finished in 1825 and opened up the
vast western territories filled with excellent land for settlers. It
led to the development of such towns as Rochester, Buffalo,
Syracuse and Utica. The Canal provided cheap transportation for the
westward bound settlers.
On page 329 of "History of Clinton and Franklin Counties" by
Hurd in 1880 states:

"Asa Freeman came in early, resided in the northeast part of town
and raised a large family, all of whom afterwards moved away."

On page 332 of the same book:

"The town was originally comprised in a single school district, and
the first school-house was the old building now used as a woodshed by
the Widow of Asa Corbin. Cariarty Huntley was a early teacher in
this building, also Martha Bosworth ( afterwards Mrs. Samuel
Churchill ) Asa Freeman and Jabez Fitch."

At the Plattsburg, New York, County Clerks office, there is
land Deed:

"28 January 1807 Asa Freeman purchased from Benjamin Mooers 105 acres
in lot #18 for $350.00. On 05 January 1823 Asa Freeman is clearing
the title for this land from Gilead Speery."

Asa Freeman was listed on the 1810 and 1820 U.S. census for
Mooers, Clinton County, New York. Asa and Thankful Freeman's oldest
son, Ahaz was listed on the 1820 U.S. census for Mooers, as well.

On a land Deed dated 16.02.1833, Plattsburg County Clerks
office:

"Asa Freeman and his wife Thankful sold land in lot #18, Mooers,,
Clinton County, New York to Thomas Caldwell of Walworth, Wayne
County, New York for $500.00 for 67 acres. Asa Freeman and Thankful
were living in Williamson, Wayne County, New York."

On the 1830 U.S. census for Marion, Wayne County, New York was
listed a Asa Freeman and his wife. The age of the couple match that
of Asa and Thankful Freeman which were our line, in Mooers, Clinton
County, New York. There were a number of Freeman families living in
the area, including one Benjamin Freeman born in 1792 in New York,
possibly Asa's second son.

On land Deeds, Plattsburg's County Clerks office:

Ahaz Freeman bought land in lot #39 in 1825 and later lot #92 in
Mooers, Clinton County, New York , which his Heirs sold on 29 April
1853. Lot #92 was sold to William Pratt for $600.00 by Loren E.
Freeman, Rufus Freeman, Amasa Freeman, Martha Freeman, Lauretta
(Freeman) McConnell, Charles Freeman, (our line), Jerry Freeman,
Elizabeth Freeman, Hannah Freeman, Phebe Freeman, and Dolly
Philander (Freeman) Williams.

Ahaz Freeman died 01 October 1848, at 56 years, cause of death
listed as being run over by a loaded wagon. He was buried in Old
Riverside Cemetery, Mooers, Clinton County, New York and his
gravestone is still standing there in 1997. It is located in the
extreme southeast corner of the cemetery, under a large old tree,
next to the Chazy River. Nearby to Ahaz Freeman's grave are the
gravestone markers of his children Loren E., Martha, Benjamin,
William, and Lauretta. There was an unmarked grave next to Ahaz and
perhaps this is where his wife Louisa is buried.

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In the "Letters of Probate" for Ahaz Freeman submitted by his
wife Louisa on 30 May 1849 (located at County Clerks office,
Plattsburg), which Louisa signed with her mark X, was a list of
articles inventoried from the personal estate of Ahaz Freeman:

1 eighteen year old horse
1 pair five year old stags
1 old double wagon with binding chains
1 spotted cow
1 line back cow
1 three year old cow
1 old plow and ?
1 old harrow
1 pair sleds
1 set double hornef and wiffer trees
1 ox yoke
1 hoe
1 axe
1 hand saw
2 augers
1 buck saw
1 butle

The value of his personal Estate as such was $132.64. This did not
include his land or buildings.

On the Old Riverside Cemetery records, Mooers, Clinton County, New
York:
"Ahaz Freeman who died 01 October 1848, 56 years, 11 months. His
Widow, Louisa Freeman, purchased and had the stone mounted. The
children headstones were of Benjamin H.Freeman, born 09 October
1842, died 14 November 1842, 1 month and 5 days and William
W.Freeman, born 11 October 1847, died 21 August 1848."

On a visit to Mooers, Clinton County, New York in July 1997,
the Freeman original land lots were still being farmed.

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MOOERS, CLINTON COUNTY, NEW YORK

Village of Hemmingford Roxham
X X

Fisher Street Huntingdon County, Quebec X
Charles Freeman


U.S./Canada border Old Roxham Road
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lot # 39 X
Blackmun Corners wooded area Ahaz Freeman to Perry's
Mill

lot # 18 Asa Freeman

to Champlain,

X Old Mooers Railroad Junction farmland

X X
Old Riverside Cemetery Mooers Village


Chazy River farmland


to Plattsburg, N.Y.

More About AHAZ FREEMAN:
Cause of Death: Run over by a loaded wagon.
Fact 1: buried Riverside Cem., Mooers, Clinton Co., NY

On land Deeds, Plattsburgâ®s County Clerks office:
book 23 page 368-69, 29 April 1853
" This Indenture made the 29 day of April in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty three between the undersigned heirs
of Ahaz Freeman of the first part and William ( ) Pratt of the second
part ...forth that the said parties of the first part ... in
consideration of the sum of 6 hundred dollars to them in hand paid by
the said party of the (page 369) second part at or before the ...
and delivery of these presents .... where of is hereby ... with
acknowledged have... released and forever quit ... and by these
presents do ... release and forever quit ... to the said party of
the second part and his heirs and assigns forever. All that certain
piece or parcel of land lying and being in the town of Mooers and
known as the school lot it being a part of large lot no. 92 viz to ..
the north west quarter together with all ..... there unto belong or
is assigned is appertaining and the ... and ... unto issues and
profits there of used all the estate right title interest use said
property ... and demand whatsoever of the said parties of the first
part itherwise law or equity of is and to the above bargained
premises with the said ... and .... To have and to hold the said
above bargained and described premises with their and every of their
right members and ... to the said party of the second part his heirs
and assigns and to the sale ... benefit and behoof of the said party
of the second part his heirs and assigns forever . In witness
whereof the said parties of the first part have hereonto set their
hands and seal the day and year above written
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
in the presence of ...State of New York
Clinton County on this 30 day
of April 1853 before me personally came Loren Freeman, Rufus Freeman,
Lauretta McConnel, Charles Freeman, Dolly P. Freeman, Amasa Freeman,
Martha Freeman, Phebe Freeman, Jerry Freeman, Elizabeth Freeman,and
Hannah Freeman and to me known to be the individuals described is
and ..
... deed and sincerely acknowledged ........ for the persons therein
described.
J.G.Young Justice of Peace
I further certify that I ... Dolly Philander Williams and Loretta
McConnel separate and apart from their husbands and they acknowledged
the execution of the written instrument to be of their own free will
without any fear or ... of their said husbands.
J.G.Young Justice Peace Recorded December 27yh 1853 D.T.T. Parsons
Clerk The following is how there names were written
Loren E Freeman Charles X his mark Freeman
Rufus X his mark Freeman Jerry X his mark Freeman
Dolly Philander Williams Elizabeth Freeman
Amasa X his mark Freeman Hannah Freeman
Martha X her mark Freeman Phebe X her mark Freeman
Lauretta McConnell

Ahaz married Louisa before 1815. Louisa was born about 1800; died before 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ahaz married (Freeman) Louisa about 1835. Louisa was born about 1800 in NY or VT; died before 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Phidelia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FOLLETT James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jenckes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GREENMAN Sally. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CAPRON Betsey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for SUSAN FREEMAN:
Susan died young

Notes:

Otis was married and had one child

Notes:

Notes for PATIENCE SCOTT:
married twice.

Family/Spouse: Pickering. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Whitaker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for HIPSYLANTE FREEMAN:
Intention of marriage Dec.12,1819 Bellingham, MA.

Hipsylante married HOLBROOK Lyman on 12 Dec 1819 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for SYLVIA FREEMAN:
Sylvia and her husband lived in Attleboro, MA. Their daughter Adelia
died young, and their son Joseph married a Miss Tucker.

Sylvia married CARPENTER Naman on 30 Apr 1837 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PAINE Alva. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for WILLARD FREEMAN:
married by Ariel Cooke, Jus. of Peace.

Willard married HASKELL Ruth on 30 Jun 1811. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for PHILATY THAYER FREEMAN:
intention of marriage to Lt. Joseph Wood August 09, 1830 in
Bellingham, MA Records.

Alanson married WHEELOCK Caroline on 22 Nov 1834 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. Caroline (daughter of WHEELOCK Phineas and PULSIFER Elizabeth) was born about 1834 in NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married PENNIMAN Daniel T. on 01 Apr 1830 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married LOVEWELL Noah P. on 06 Nov 1836 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachael married WHEELOCK Royal on 11 Mar 1843 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chloe married LEGG JohnsonMendon, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: UNKNOWN Sarah W.. Sarah died on 24 Mar 1834. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married TROWBRIDGE Eunice Rood in 1835. Eunice (daughter of TROWBRIDGE Rufus and TRACY Lydia) was born on 12 May 1804 in Shelburne, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Died of Kidney Disease

Thomas married DURKEE Maria on 06 Jan 1829 in Montague. Maria was born on 18 Sep 1805 in prob. Northfield; died on 09 May 1883 in Petersham, Worcester Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ahaz married BROWN Mary Ann in May 1828 in Vernon, VT. Mary (daughter of BROWN Walter and BROWN Mary Ann) was born on 27 Dec 1807 in Gill, Franklin Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On 5 Oct. 1836 Josiah Field of Erving's Grant sold three acres and 54 rods on the west side of the country road there to Henry Benjamin. He removed in 1840 to Hamilton; no issue.

Family/Spouse: CARRIER Lydia. Lydia (daughter of CARRIER Alfred and LEE Luna) was born about 06 Sep 1807. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Died of heart disease

Sylvanus married BONNEY Deborah on 09 Mar 1837. Deborah (daughter of BONNEY Seth and WESTON Deborah) was born on 06 Jun 1804 in Middleborough, Plymouth Co., MA; died on 28 May 1867 in Northfield, Franklin Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sylvanus married PARKMAN Lurana on 04 May 1872 in Northfield, Franklin Co., MA. Lurana (daughter of PARKMAN Chauncey and WILKINSON Harriet) was born on 12 Oct 1824 in Athol, Franklin Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
or, more likely 1812

Died:
Died of consumption

Jemima married MARSH Evander G. on 09 Apr 1838 in Northfield, Franklin Co., MA. Evander was born about Nov 1813 in MA; died on 19 Jul 1885 in Vernon, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Bridge builder

Family/Spouse: BRIGHAM Lucinda. Lucinda (daughter of BRIGHAM Sardis) was born about 1813; died on 21 Mar 1845 in Erving, Franklin Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MASON Frances Maria. Frances (daughter of MASON George and MASON Hannah) was born on 21 Sep 1821; died on 23 Mar 1873 in Springfield, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1870 in Hollis Field, was a farm laborer owning $200 in real estate, living with the family of Myron Chapman in Northfield.