1. | Ruth HOWE was born on 19 Apr 1722; and died. Other Events:
Ruth married Rev. Samuel PERLEY about 10 Jan 1741 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Samuel (son of John PERLEY and Jane DRESSER) was born on 11 Mar 1713 in Ipswich, Massachusetts; died on 10 Apr 1753 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]
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2. | Samuel PERLEY (1.Ruth1) was born in 1742; died in 1831. Other Events:
Notes: Samuel Perley was graduated from Harvard College in 1763, and afterwards studied under the Rev. George Lesslie. He led a company of Volunteers to the battle of Bunker Hill, but arrived too late to be of service. He was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Seabrook, N. H., and his parish was said to be a sort of Gretna Green for all the discontented lovers in Massachusetts. He preached for a time both in Moultonborough, N. H., and Groton, N. H., and afterwards in Gray, Maine, where he served until 1791, after which time he did not preach. He practiced medicine during and after his ministry, and was justice of the peace for 21 years. He was representative to the General Court, and in 1787, was a member of the convention that ratified the federal constitution, and voted in favor of its adoption. Samuel married Hephsibah FOWLER. (daughter of John FOWLER and Mercy HOWE) [Group Sheet] |
3. | Captain John PERLEY (1.Ruth1) was born in 1743; died in 1811. Other Events:
Notes: John Perley marched on the Lexington Alarm, 19 April 1775, in the company of Capt Abraham Howe. After his second marriage he lived on the old Mighill homestead, in Rowley, which was inherited by his wife. John married Lucy HOLLAND. (daughter of Joseph HOLLAND and Mary) [Group Sheet] John married Hannah MIGHILL. (daughter of Nathaniel MIGHILL and Elizabeth APPLETON) [Group Sheet] |
4. | Captain Nathaniel PERLEY (1.Ruth1) was born in 1745; died in 1779. Other Events:
Notes: Nathaniel Perley was in the company of Minute Men that marched on the Lexington Alarm, under the command of Capt. Daniel Rogers. He afterwards became a successful privateer and was commissioned commander of "The Success" 15 Aug 1776. This vessel was captured by the British, with all on board. Being an officer he refused to do menial duty, and was instantly shot. Nathaniel married Sarah DUTCH. [Group Sheet] |
5. | Ruth PERLEY (1.Ruth1) was born in 1747; died in 1769. Other Events:
Notes: She had one child. Ruth (Perley) Ames was believed to have been poisoned by her mother-in-law, who was tried for murder, but acquitted. In accordance with a superstition of the times, the dead body was covered with a sheet, and all persons present were asked to touch the corpse, the belief being that when the murderer performed this ceremony, blood would flow and stain the sheet. Mrs. Ames and her son Jonathan refused to do this. So great was the hostility against them, that the Ames estate was sold, and the family moved to parts unknown. A full account of the affair can be found in the Essex Antiquarian, Vol II, page 1. Ruth married Jonathan AMES. (son of Jonathan AMES and Elizabeth BLUNT) [Group Sheet] |
6. | Dr. Abraham PERLEY (1.Ruth1) was born in 1749; died in 1776. Other Events:
Notes: Dr. Abraham Perley settled in New Gloucester, Me., for the practice of his profession, where he remained but a short time, dying unmarried, at the home of his brother, Rev. Samuel Perley, at the early age of twenty-six. |
7. | Martha PERLEY (1.Ruth1) was born on 25 Jan 1752 in Ipswich, Massachusetts; died on 19 Jan 1837 in Chester, New Hampshire. Other Events:
Notes: In 1907, Martha was described by Mrs. Catherine M. Porter, of North Somerville, N. H. as a person of medium size, with beautiful blue eyes, bright brown hair, and the manners of a gentlewoman. During her widowhood she lived with her daughter Mrs. Hannah Preston, in the house of Mr. Rufus Phillips, which was owned in 1907 by Mr. G. W. Davis, of Chester, N. H. Martha married Lieutenant Samuel PORTER on 27 Nov 1770. Samuel (son of Samuel PORTER and Sarah) was born on 8 May 1746 in Boxford, New Hampshire; died on 8 May 1833 in Chester, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet]
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8. | Sally PORTER (7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1771; died in 1836. Other Events:
Notes: Mrs. Sally (Porter) Carleton is remembered as a woman unusually skilled with her needle. Not only was she proficient in the making of clothes of all sorts, but she know many kinds of fine needlework, uncommon in those days, and was the teacher of that accomplishment in the locality where she lived. Sally married Jacob CARLETON. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Betsy PORTER (7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) died in 1849. Other Events:
Betsy married Emerson BAKER. (son of Major John BAKER and Mary EMERSON) [Group Sheet]
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10. | Nehemiah PORTER (7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 18 Sep 1775 in Bradford, Massachusetts; died on 27 Aug 1853 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Other Events:
Notes: Nehemiah Porter was a small man, very alert in all his movements, and of a somewhat impatient disposition. It is told of him, that on one occasion he made a visit to a son, intending to return by the railroad, then recently built. He arrived at the station about half an hour before the train was due, and being in something of a hurry, and having no faith that the train could be on time, walked the whole distance home, about 8 miles. He had a very peculiar cap made for himself, consisting of three triangular pieces of firm woolen cloth, one red, one green, and one tan color, all meeting in a sharp point at the top and surmounted by a tassel; a drop cape was sewed to the bottom of two of the sides protecting his neck and shoulders. this cap he wore on all important occasions, and when he appeared in it at the town meeting, he was greeted with cheers. Nehemiah married Lois GRAGG on 31 May 1801. Lois (daughter of Reuben GRAGG and Betsey CARLETON) was born in Sep 1780 in Boxford, Massachusetts; died on 5 Apr 1845 in Manchester, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Samuel PORTER (7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) |
12. | Hannah PORTER (7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1781; died in 1867 in Wenham, Massachusetts. Other Events:
Notes: Mrs. Hannah (Porter) Emerson is remembered as a very social, agreeable person; a noted cook; a pattern housekeeper; and a hospitable hostess. She had musical gifts, and was an excellent singer. She knew many old English ballads, and as she spun, she amused herself by singing them, and it was said that she could sing all day and not repeat herself once. She was four times a widow, and finally made her home with her son, Hiram Preston, at whose house she died. Hannah married William PRESTON. [Group Sheet]
Hannah married Barzillai BUSH. [Group Sheet]
Hannah married David UNDERHILL. [Group Sheet]
Hannah married James EMERSON. [Group Sheet] |
13. | Polly PORTER (7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1784 in Chester, New Hampshire; died on 8 Apr 1867 in Tyrone, New York. Other Events:
Polly married Charles EMERSON. [Group Sheet]
Polly married David EMERY. (son of Johathan EMERY and Elizabeth GLIDDEN) [Group Sheet]
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14. | John PORTER (7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 12 Feb 1789 in Chester, New Hampshire; died on 17 Jul 1872 in Dundee, New York. Other Events:
Notes: John Porter lived in Chester, N. H., the greater part of his life, though he was for a time in Boston, and also in New York and late in life went to live with his niece, Mrs. Hoover, in the western part of New York State. He served in the war of 1812. He was a shoemaker by trade, and followed that occupation as long as he lived in Chester. For quite a long time he lived alone in a small house on the Candia Road, and much of his leisure was spent in beautifying its surroundings. He was fond of reading, and well versed in the political questions of the day; an interesting talker, frequently illustrating his remarks with snatches of song; a tireless worker, the tapping of his hammer being heard early and late, although much of his life he was crippled by rheumatism. |
15. | Carey CARLETON (8.Sally3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) died in 12 Jul 5893 BC in Bradford, Massachusetts. Other Events:
Carey married Lavinia KIMBALL. (daughter of Abel KIMBALL and Abigail DAY) [Group Sheet]
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16. | Adeline Martha CARLETON (8.Sally3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) died in 1883 in Bradford, Massachusetts. Other Events:
Adeline married James EMERY. James died in 1851 in Washington, Vermont. [Group Sheet]
Adeline married Peter STEVENS [Group Sheet] |
17. | Ebenezer BAKER (9.Betsy3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) |
18. | Mary PORTER (10.Nehemiah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1802; died in 1884. Other Events:
Mary married Samuel STARK. [Group Sheet] |
19. | Abraham PORTER (10.Nehemiah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1804; died in 1877. Other Events:
Abraham married Harriet NEWELL. [Group Sheet] |
20. | Rodney PORTER (10.Nehemiah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1806; died in 1889. Other Events:
Rodney married Mary C. DREW. [Group Sheet] |
21. | Pierce PORTER (10.Nehemiah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1809; died in 1894. Other Events:
Pierce married Mary A. BROWN. [Group Sheet] Pierce married Josephine L. BAKER. [Group Sheet] |
22. | George W. PORTER (10.Nehemiah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) George married C. Augusta REED. [Group Sheet] George married Catherine M. PHILLIPS. [Group Sheet] |
23. | Charles C. PORTER (10.Nehemiah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) Charles married Caroline PATCH. [Group Sheet] |
24. | William G. PORTER (10.Nehemiah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1817; died in 1891. Other Events:
William married Cynthia GEER. [Group Sheet] |
25. | Benjamin F. PORTER (10.Nehemiah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) Benjamin married Eliza BUFFUM. [Group Sheet] Benjamin married Izette D. PICKERING. [Group Sheet] |
26. | Elizabeth PORTER (10.Nehemiah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) Elizabeth married Sutherick J. WESTON. [Group Sheet] |
27. | Elizabeth Baker PRESTON (12.Hannah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1802; died in 1849. Other Events:
Elizabeth married Rufus PHILLIPS. [Group Sheet] |
28. | Hiram PRESTON (12.Hannah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1804; died in 1892. Other Events:
Hiram married Lydia MURRAY. [Group Sheet] |
29. | Hannah Porter PRESTON (12.Hannah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1813; died in 1864. Other Events:
Hannah married Howard GOODALE. [Group Sheet] |
30. | Mary Jane BUSH (12.Hannah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1814; died in 1863. Other Events:
Mary married Philip STARK. [Group Sheet] |
31. | Ann UNDERHILL (12.Hannah3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1816; died in 1884. Other Events:
Ann married Alonzo B. CADWELL. [Group Sheet] |
32. | William Preston EMERSON (13.Polly3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1807 in Auburn, New Hampshire; died on 28 Oct 1902 in North Londerry, New Hampshire. Other Events:
Notes: Mr. William P. Emerson lived for more than half a century in North Londonderry, N.H. where he followed the trade of carpenter and contractor. He was in comparatively good health until within a few hours of his death, and two days before was employed about his usual occupations. William married Mary J. MCDUFFEE. (daughter of Archie MCDUFFEE and Sarah MERRIL) [Group Sheet]
William married Mary MENTER. (daughter of Samual MENTER) [Group Sheet] |
33. | Arnold EMERSON (13.Polly3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) |
34. | John EMERSON (13.Polly3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) died in 1855. Other Events:
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35. | Charles Kent EMERSON (13.Polly3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 14 Feb 1813 in Chester, New Hampshire; died on 22 May 1872 in Campbell, New York. Other Events:
Charles married Hannah OWENS [Group Sheet]
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36. | Mary Martha EMERSON (13.Polly3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born in 1817; died on 7 Jan 1839. Other Events:
Notes: Died in childbirth. She was described by one who knew her, as "lively and agreeable; very capable, and an industrious worker. Mary married Stephen THOMPSON on 18 Mar 1838. Stephen was born in in Woburn, New York; and died. [Group Sheet]
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37. | Benjamin Kitrage EMERSON (13.Polly3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 27 Aug 1826 in Chester, New Hampshire; died on 26 Sep 1897 in Canandaigua, New York. Other Events:
Notes: Mr. Benjamin K. Emerson, for many years a resident of Canandaigua, N. Y., was a tall, erect, fine looking man, with a broad high forehead, full beard, regular features, and genial manners. He was an excellent example of the sturdy Yankee boy who wins his way by sheer force of character. At the age of thirteen, he was captain of a canal boat; a little later he read medicine for two years with a physician in Tyrone, N. Y., where he also served as Justice of the Peace. After this, he took up farming, and at one time, owned about five hundred acres of land. He also dealt in milk, and was a successful veterinary surgeon, in which occupation he continued to his heath. When the Civil War broke out, he was eager to go to the front, but deferred to his mother's wishes, and remained at home. He had a kindly, affectionate, generous dispositions, and was always ready to listen to the troubles of others and to render all the aid his circumstances would permit. Benjamin married Charlotte Adelia PRESCOTT [Group Sheet]
Benjamin married Mary Francis. [Group Sheet]
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38. | David EMERY (13.Polly3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) Other Events:
Notes: Died: |
39. | Sarah EMERY (13.Polly3, 7.Martha2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 2 Jul 1806 in Chester, New Hampshire; died on 28 Mar 1887 in Tyrone, New York. Other Events:
Notes: Mrs. Sarah (Emery) Hoover was a person of unusual character, and had a very eventful life. Being thrown early upon her own resources, she joined her brother David in a Massachusetts town, where she followed the calling of a tailoress, going about from house to house, as was the custom of the times. While here, she became acquainted with a family who were going to try their fortunes in what was then considered the far west; that is, western New York. She joined them and made the long journey safely, and started in business for herself, and succeeded so well, that she soon had quite an establishment of her own. Feeling that the other members of her family would have a better chance in the newer section of the country, she returned to Chester, and took back with her, her mother and two young brothers, Charles and Benjamin. The journey was made in a carriage until they reached the Erie Canal, when Mrs. Emerson and Benjamin took the boat, while Mrs. Hoover and Charles continued the journey with the horse. Later she made another visit to Chester, and took back with her John Porter, who remained with her until his death. Sarah married ROBIE. [Group Sheet] Sarah married David HOOVER. David died on 1 Apr 1844. [Group Sheet] |