Rev. H. O. Thayer
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Preble Family Arrowsic and WoolwichBy Henry O. Thayer Abraham., English Ancestor., Kent Co., Eng. came to Scituate, Mass, about 1636. Thence to York, before 1642, when land was granted. Married in Scituate, Judith Tilden also from Kent Co., family. Died 1663. Abraham or York born 1642- died 1714-10-4. Was a citizen of distinction-was Deacon, Captain, Judge. Married Hannah Kelley, 1685. Nothing is furnished respecting her family, died 1751-5-9. The family historian, Admiral G. H.. Preble writes this name for the single marriage. The 6th son in the family-Jonathan of Arrowsic affirmed in 1761 in a deposition (York Deeds) "a son of Hannah Preble by Capt. Abraham Preble (137-134)” said Hannah was the daughter of Mary Sayward, wife of Henry Sayward. Crediting Jonathan with certain knowledge of his own mother, a difficulty rises. Is the name Kelly an error and only one wife? Were there two wives both named Hannah? The difficulty would be relieved if Hannah Sayward had became widow Kelly soon after early marriage. If date of death is correct (1751) and she were 85-90 years old, she could have married young and by husband's death in a year or two become the wife of Preble as here asserted. What other explanation?
Children of Abraham and Hannah:. ; ( Five children by Hannah Kelley.)
It there were two wives which is a more probable explanation than one a widow, then at this time between 1692 and 1695 the change would be most reasonably introduced. ( Three Children by Hannah Sayward.)
(or eight children by Widow Hannah (Sayward) Kelley) ; The family of eight children was completed in about thirteen years! Room 240 Old Land Office Bldg. A Gen. 0 or Residence 45 R. I. Ave. N. Y. H. W Washington, D. C. Sept. 26, 1919.
Rev. Henry O. Thayer It 373 W. 116th St New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: The Hon. James Phinney Baxter of Portland, Me. has recently given me your address, and states in his letter to me that you can probably give me the information I am seeking concerning the ancestry of my wife’s, grandfather Reuben Preble (1778-1830) who died and is buried in Richmond, Mass. Mrs. Smith's mother Mary {Preble} Moore, b. March 15,1821; d. March 11, 1919 lived to within four days of her 98th birthday, in that respect she did not resemble her Preble ancestors for her father Reuben Preble died at the age of 52 years and her grandfather. (if he was truly her grandfather) Lt. Col. John Preble; (1742-1787) died at the age of 45 years. When my wife saw the portraits in Admiral George H. Preble's; "Preble Family", many of which I have had photographed, she said to her mother "now I know there you got that nose of yours, it is a true Preble nose." I enclose a chart of her line as I think it may be. The story that Reuben Preble told of his youth agrees very closely with the history of Lt. Col. John Preble, a son of Brig. Jedediah Preble (1707-1734) by his first wife. He stated that he was treated very harshly by his step-patents and ran away from them. Lt. Col. John Preble married Nov. 1784, Sarah Frost, he died in 1787 and she married again. It is true that there is no record of a former marriage of Col. Preble, but there are two men, John Preble (1770- 183-) who claimed to be a grand-son of Brig. Gen. Preble, and this Reuben Preble (1778-1832) who stated that he was a nephew of Commodore Edward Preble (1761- 1807) who must have been sons of Col. John Preble if their stories were true, for there does not seem to be any other son of Brig. Gen. Preble who could have been their father. Some years ago I corresponded with William Preble Carr(18-- 1914) of Portland, Maine, who was a descendant of Jeremiah Preble (173_ - 17__) and Avis Phillips, an elder brother of Lt. Col. John, but could gain no information from him. being a descendant of one of the first set of children I thought he might know something about his great-grandfather's brothers and sisters. Mr. George Henry Preble evidently did not interest himself much with the descendants of the children of Brig. Jedediah Preble and Martha Junkins (1714-1753) but devoted his energies wholly to the second set of children and their descendants. Trusting that you may be able to help me out in this matter, and if you desire to know of anything in our Government Departments, or in the Library of Congress you will not fail to call on me, I remain. Very respectfully yours, Robert Atwater Smith. P. S. John Preble 1770-183 ) was probably named after his father Lt. Col. John, Reuben may have been the name of the father of Reuben’s mother. I am looking in the Maine census of 1790 for men whose first name was Reuben, although it is probable that Reuben’s grandfather died before 1790. The Grand Jury at York 1690-7-15, presented Abraham Preble for marrying contrary to the law. This must mean neglect or avoidance of prescribed methods. It is worthy of notice because he was forty-three years old; was prominent officer in church and civil affairs, whose delinquency might be esteemed a scandal; also calls attention to delayed action by jury-five years, as if publicly regarded despite to this law which could not be passed over. Jonathan in line of immigration, as ancestor of the Kennebec families. Born at York l695-4 he was the son of Abraham Jr. and his wife Hannah Sayward, who may have been a widow Kelley. Two years after his father's death he attained his majority and setting out as was customary for himself, he turned his enterprise and endeavors to the new Kennebec settlement and was one among the first pioneers who aided John Watts in laying foundations of the first incorporated Georgetown on Arrowsic island. He was closely associated with the fortunes of that settlement and the extension up river during its first growth, the almost ruin by the "Three Years War" the recuperation and enlargement in peace subsequent, and again the final two wars, till peace came after the fall of Quebec. His personal acquaintance and connection with affairs during 50 years enabled him to give testimony in court or by deposition' respecting persons and ownership of land. In the scheme of the settlement to give the island to forty settlers and families he was one among the first proprietors and Lot 12 of the Home lots, and out-lot No. 39, completed the 100 acres allotted to each settler. The latter lot was situated at the northerly extreme of the island lying upon Arrowsic "Gut" and Nequasset Bay. His removal from Lot 12 to this farm is indicated by his own statement as "about 1730" "The peace of 1726-27 seemed to remove the need for the inhabitants to dwell compactly in the "Forty- House Lots" and they began to spread abroad. Evidently at this time he began construction of the house whose cellar is now (or recently was) well known his new home, and entered it 1728-30. The deed conveying it was not executed till 1737, June. Later 1756 he purchased Lot 38 the next on the south. Other transactions in lands are on record, but these alone concern his dwelling places. The farm passed down to his son (or sons) and is held now 1916, by a descendant.* * I presume on the fact now as it was not many years since.
He, as all his neighbors, was enrolled in the local soldiery for defense of Arrowsic, and shared in the fierce fighting of 1722 and in all the Three Years War; was sergeant in Penhallow's company, and held a prominent place in the town and public affairs. His name appears among the grantees of the Meetinghouse of 1736. Jonathan continued. His family. Born at York 1695-4-11 died at Arrowsic 1768-3-7 Was sixth child in Abraham’s family-for his mother (see page 1) Married Rebekah Harvey born in England but whether residing at Arrowsic at marriage or at York and perhaps a chosen wife before the young man set forth, is only a matter of conjecture? She became the mother of five sons, but died in the midst of her days" in Sept. 1739. Neither birth or age is recorded. Date of marriage not shown but if at York would probably have had record, which was lost if it occurred at Arrowsic,-a reason favoring the latter. Children
Jonathan Preble, besides his farming was a Mechanic and in a special line, Millwright: must have had early experience to set about constructing a saw mill in : 1719 over on Arrowsic and another at Nequasset.
His will was signed October l763-the probate record was entered April 1768. His estate was appraised 7671 pounds 4000 pounds was real estate. The property was divided to the four living sons.
The family burying place is a short distance from the site of his home. The inscription on the ample gravestones may suitably be copied here: This stone preserves the Memory of Mr. Jonathan Preble who was born at York April 11, 1695 Died March 1.1768 Aetatis Suae 75. (73) He was of Uncommon Sagacity in Judgment, kind affectionate, just, benevolent, as a husband, father, friend. A firm believer in Ye Christian religion, and showed his faith by his works. James 2:18 in a word he was a good man Acts x1:24-11
Here lies interred the body of Mrs. Rebekah the amiable consort of Mr. Jonathan Preble She was born in Old England and in it the midst of her days died Sept. 1739. The memory of the just shall live And to the living friendly warnings give. To the memory of Mehetabel ye pious, consort of Mr. Jonathan Preble who exchanged this for the heavenly world March 4, 1768 Aetatis 75. From filial duty this monument was erected by her youngest son Stephen Sewall. By her first marriage with Mr. Nicholas Sewall of York, she had a numerous issue. ,She was the daughter of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Lydia Storer x x x born at Charlestown July 16,1695 He that cometh to me.
These copies closely reproduce the inscriptions in form, in words in each line. By my memory, that of first wife, upon the stone with her husband. The other was on a separate for reasons.
Abraham 2 Jonathan1 b. 1722-3-23 d. previous to April 1801. Residence Bowdoinham. Mar. Hannah Preble, a cousin, daughter of Caleb of York, 1743-8-11. 1. Abraham 3 b. 1744-8-12 2. Jonathan 3 b. 1746-5-14 , 3. Zebulon 3 b. 1748-6-14. Mar. Lois Temple. 4. Rebecca 3 b.1750-4-7 5. Hannah 3 b. 1752-6-23 6. Sarah 3 b. 1754-4-16 7. Olive 3 b. 1756-8-25 Mar;. Nathaniel Hathorne 8. Mehitabel 3 b. 1758-7-3 9. Samuel 3 b. 10. Stephen 3 b. , Of his estate, in probate, inventory shows 205 acres of land. 1 and 2. Abraham 3 and Jonathan 3 lived in Bowdoinham. Families are omitted. Abraham m. Elisabeth Lucy b. 1768-3-5 Dorcas b. ,1772-3-17 Rebeker 1774-2-13 Presumed this Abraham.
2 Ebenezer Jonathan's Children. 2 Jon 1. Ebenezer born 1725-6-25. Killed by Indians 1758-6-9 m. Mary Harnden, dau of' Sam H. - - Both husband and wife were killed by a marauding band of Canada Indians. He was shot in his field at planting, she in the house defending herself and children. Six children were made captives and a servant girl and a wounded farm boy. He fatally wounded was afterwards despatched, and the helpless nursing I infant.
The two captive daughters were discovered and restored by soldiers after capture of Quebec, the two boys were recovered by Capt. Harnden August 1761.
A Memorial Tablet in memory of' the victims, Ebenezer and Mary Preble, provided by their descendants was erected by their double grave on Burial Point by the river cove at West Woolwich. The rough boulder containing the tablet can be seen from the river and from county road. The land on the point comprising the graves, a dozen-was donated by a descendant Capt. E. O. Day, that the plot and monument should be possessed by the Maine Historical Society.
Ebenezer 2 and Mary (Harnden) Preble Their children were:
The four restored children made homes in town not far from the scene of the tragedy of their childhood. One son became possessor and dwelt upon the farm held at death by his father. The place of the family residence and murderous assault has been and still is known, a point of land by the Kennebec, the original farm being now owned by Alfred E. Trott. The site of the house was lost as upon the south bank of the cove the soil fell away also by brick making during the years-but near the outline stones of the supporting low foundation the barn were in recent years visible and doubtless are now. A detailed narrative of the entire transactions- the family in Woolwich, the journeys and events in Canada the restoration and subsequent life-is published by the Maine Historical Society in its collections, Third series, Volume 1.
One daughter passing into the custody of a French family was taken to France. For the settlement of Ebenezer's estate by Probate Court, his father Jonathan became administrator in 1758. In 1762, when the safety of the children was secured, the inventory was returned; lots of land 45 & 52 valued 112 pounds, and other property 82 pounds a barn partly boarded, 1900 boards, tools, a gun (Indians failed to get) No division till sons were of age.
THE PREBLE MASSACRE. Last Tragedy of the IndianWars on the Kennebec.
It is suitable in aid of family history present and future to append a brief outline of descendants of these parents who fell under savage assault. Names are given of four generations which are denoted in their order by the numerals. Those in the fifth generation--now children and young persons, are enumerated but not named. All were or are residents of Woolwich unless otherwise designated. These records show in the several families twelve or thirteen master mariners of whom two are now living, one retired from the Merchant service and one in command of a government transport. Four or five were seamen of whom two were lost at sea and two died in ' foreign ports. But Captain Motherwell was in the Militia and had service at the Kennebec in the war of 1812. Descendants of Ebenezer and Mary (Harnden) Preble 1. Rebecca, Eldest daughter and captive; m. Captain Thomas Motherwell. Rachel, m. Joseph Day. Joseph Appleton Day, d. 1877 six children,viz
2. Thomas Motherwell; some descendants living, residence not known. 3. Rachel M. daughter of Joseph Day, m' captain Lincoln Webb. 4. Joseph L. Webb; two sons one daughter, seven grandchildren. Mary J. Webb; m. Dr. S. P. Buck, as below. 1. Samuel, eldest son and captive 2. Samuel. 3. Capt. George A. Preble, Bath 4. Mrs. Mary Preble Melcher; one son. Harriet, unmarried. 2. Charlotte, m. Cleaveland Buck, M. D. 3. Samuel Preble Buck, M. D. d.1903. By marriage with Mary Jane Webb, their children came into the united lines of Rebecca and Samuel. 4. Captain Edward P. Buck, d. 1897; one daughter Samuel Preble Buck; one son. One daughter, Rachel, deceased; son and daughter Cleveland L. and Charlotte L. unmarried. 2. Sarah, m. Captain David G. Stinson 3. Captain Edward Preble Stinson, d. 1904. 4. John Edward, whose two brothers and one sister have died. 3. Mrs. Rachel P. Stinson Otis, d. 1899 : Captain D. G. Stinson had also a son, Frederic J. lost at sea, and a daughter Antoinette A. deceased. .. 2. Mary, d. 1890j m. Captain William P. Stinson 3. Harriet H m. Captain John A. Stinson 4. Captain William Pearson Stinson George Preble Stinson Emma Tilden Stinson Mary Joanna Stinson 3. captain Francis M. Stinson, d. 1877; m. Mehetabel Stinson. 4. Charlotte B. Ebenezer, m. Martha Smith. A few descendants living, not traced. In his line have been two ‘Free Baptist’ ministers. Ebenezer’s Children grandchildren of Jonathan. r n 3 Ebenezer 2-Jonathan 1. Samuel b. 1748-5-5 Captive 1758-6-9 almost ten years of age. Returned 1761-8. When he became of age, the land was divided, he taking the shore part and home site, his brother the eastern section, while both purchased their sisters rights in the land. Nothing is told of" the original house, logs doubtless how long it existed-a new house must have been built by Samuel, on the higher land eastward and near where now is the Trott dwelling. Such an old house is remembered. Samuel married Lydia Blen 1778-7-14 dau. of James She was b. 1757-7-30 d. 1832-5-1. 1. William b. 1779-5-11 d.1797-5-8 Died unmarried, seaman 18 yrs. Trinidad de Cuba 2. James b. 1781-12-11 d.1806-10. Seaman, master of a brig; lost at sea. 3. Francis, b. 1784-4~20 d. 1821-5-17 Seaman: mate. died at Port au Prince. Married Abigail or Elizabeth dau. of John Hodgkins 1812 (13) 5-19/12 who died 1835-8-14. Had one son William James b. 1813-12-4 4. Samuel 4 b. 1786-6-2 d. 1825-10-12 5. Charlotte b. 1788-12-2 d. 1869-8-3 Mar. Dr. Cleveland Buck of Woolwich 1819-5-23 He lived at Day' s Ferry, house next to Church; there died 1865-12-19 age 79. Their son Dr. Sam P. Buck continued in same place till death 19 6. Sarah Wetherbe b.1791-5-1 d.1853-12-15 Married Captain David G. Stinson 1817-10-10 who died 1869-11-11 (See Stinson) 7. Rachel b.1795-10-2 d.1825-10-2 Died suddenly at bedside of brother Samuel who died a few hours later, not informed of the sister’s death, only by the minister's prayer as he came to the house of affliction. 8. Mary b. 1799-5-7 d.1890-l-22 Married Capt. Wm. P. Stinson of Nequasset 18-- who died at sea 1839-10-30 age 39. See Stinson 4 Saml 3 4 Samuel b.1786-6-27 d.1825-5-23 Dwelt on the farm where grandparents were born Seaman and Master. Married Harriet dau of John Hodgkins 1819. She died 1881-5-13 age 85 5 Samuel 4 x 1 George A. 2 Charles Brown b. 1822-5-13 d. 1824-3-22 * *Widow Harriet H.P. married 2 Noah Rogers, Bath and by this marriage bad five children: - Henry,Nathaniel, Frank, Harriet, Hannah. order not given.
Ebenezer Grandchildren 5 Samuel 4 Samuel 3. Ebenezerr 2 Jonathan 1 George Augustine b. 1820-10-16 d. 1885-12-2 m. Jane Foster, Sacarappa, Residence Bath. 1. Harriet b. unmarried 2. Mary b. married Melcher d. ( Residence Bath One son- Harry Capt. Geo. A. Preble was not five years old at death of his rather; early went to sea; advanced rapidly to a masters command; and had successful voyages; retired from the sea just before the civil war. Had held possession of ancestral farm of tragic memory,-but before making his home in Bath had sold-with later regret to Alfred Trott, father of present owner.i Took a prominent and active share in the business affairs of Bath. Was connected with banking and shipping; was marine inspector for a foreign company; was member or Governors council; was a public Spirited and highly esteemed citizen, holding in the city and the State important trusts. After a busy day upon city affairs and plans for the same for the next, he died at 4 o’clock in morning by sudden paralytic shock.
Ebenezer's 2 son of Jonathan 1.
3 Eben 2. Jonathan 1Ebenezer b. 1752-8-27 d.1790-6-21 Was Captive in Canada, restored 1761. His land by the division comprised "Beaver Meadow" and upland bordered on the pond and is now farm of David S. Carter. The house was on east side of the road direct from the Meeting House by the Winship" parsonage to the Hathorne corner. Married Martha Smith (sister of Capt. Ebenezer): she was b. m.1776-7-15 * Error- No Martha round in family of Ebenezer Sen. though family record is not clear, nor children certain. But her children should know and her name failed to be put in the list. This Martha plainly one of these not recorded and born next after Hannah b. 1753 or 6. 1775-6 1 Jane b.--bap. 1777-6-2 (or 23) Married Hilton, Res. Norridgewock 2 Mehitabel b---bap 1779-10-3 d. Married Phineas Thompson 1803-10-11 3 Motherwell 4 b. 1781-9-22 d. 1864-6-28 Dwelt in Richmond. Married Susanna Flint 1804-3-1 who was born 1786- 7-13 died 1870-2-14 4. Experience. b. 1784-7-25 m. W. Baynes, 1802-10-31 4 Ebenezer 3 Ebenezerr 2 Jonathan 1 Motherwell b. 1781-9-22 d.1864-6-28 m. Susanna Flint 1804-3-1, born 1786-7-13 died 1870-2-14 Dwelt in Richmond.
x 4. Thomas Motherwell b. 1810-7-14, died Somerville, Mass. 1907. Advent Preacher.: 5. Levi F. b. 1812-9-5 6. Henry F. b. 1815-1-9 7. Warren P. b. 1811-2-2 I 8. Nehemiah F. b.1819-9-15 9. Jesse Gilman b. 1822-2-1 d. 3 1/2 yrs 10. Otis M. b.1824-1-13 11 Susan F. b. 1827-11-10 d. Bosche1, Ill 1888-1-23
5 Motherwell4 Ebenezer5. Thomas Motherwell b. in Richmond 1810-1-14 d. Somerville, Mass., 1901-12-3 Advent Preacher and writer. Able to preach up to a short period before his death at 97, d- Sept 22,1907. Married (1) Helen Karr Eaton, Weare N. H.; 1838-11-14 died 1864-3-29. One daughter, Susan Jane--b Married H. S. George, Concord, N. H. Have one daughter. Marrird (2) Sophia Rose Young, Wardsboro, Vermont. * Rev. Thomas Motherwell Preble, Somerville's oldest clergyman and grand old man, now in his 98 year, preached yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Second Advent Church, Liberty street, Lynn. On Sunday July 14, this year, Rev. Mr. Preble had his first auto ride through the streets of Somerville. On that day, which was his 97th birthday, a special service was held in the Second Advent church on Putnam street in his honor. He talked for more than a half an hour at this service, telling of his experiences with the late William Miller. being his last co-laborer living. Rev. Mr. Preble resides at 11 Winter street, West Somerville. Mr. Preble enjoys excellent health and is out walking daily. He was reared in extreme poverty and was denied the early advantages of schooling. He never had a pair of shoes until he was 10 years of age. He began to secure an education when he was 24 years of age and a few years later was ordained to the ministry. He was at first a Calvinist Baptist, but later became a Free Will Baptist. One of his earliest pastorates was at Nashua, N. H. where he became an Adventist. He has been the pastor of churches in Troy, Albany, Dover, Lynn, Concord, Hyde Park, Somerville and Canada and the middle west as an evangelist. He has made his home in Somerville for the past 20 years and at intervals during the past forty-five years he has been writing "The God Like Narrative of the Bible" which is a revision of the Bible, and on which he is still engaged.
Jonathan 2 Jr., Jonathan1 b. Arrowsic 1727-2-23 d. 1807-11-16. Lived in Woolwich and Bowdoinham. Married Elizabeth Harnden, dau Capt. Sam Harnden. Intentions dated 1755-11-12. She d. 1802-.12-24 69 years.
(Three children 4 5 6 were born in Bowdoinham.)
Jonathan settled on the farm next north of his brother Ebenezer now 1917 owned by Capt. C. D. Prescott removed to Bowdoinham about 1760 then returned. Lemuel3, Jonathan2, Jonathan1 Born Bowdoinham- At 23 years to Woolwich. Born 1764-3-30. died 1814-5-16. Married ("Peggy") Margaret Gilmore 1793-10-31dau of Wm. & Eliz. P. Gilmore b. 2 died 1853-11-6
Pearson4 Samuel3 Jonathan2 Bowdoinham and Woolwich. Born 1796- 8- 21 Died 1875-9-22 in Bath. Married Eliza Nicholls of Bowdoinbam who died 1765-5-15. Married 1823-9-23
4. Hannah N. b. 1830-1-8 Bowdoinham died 1914-6 So. Windham
3 2 Jonathan's Gr. Gr. Children. Lemuel3 Harvey4 Lemuel3, Jonathan2, b. 1799-2-21 d. 1873-2-3 Residence Center Woolwich, near Baptist Church. Married Hannah Gilmore daughter Wm. F. G born 1795-3-26 died 1872-12-26 Married , Margaret b. 1824-(27) d. 1893-2-12 William G. b. 1826-4-18 d. 1895-4-9 Harriet b. 1828-10-10 d. 1907-1-4 unmarried. Eleanor b.1831-1-31 d. 1859-3-6 James Parson b. 1833-5-20 d.1893-8-10 Married Mary N. Curtis Mary b. 1835-12--9 .d. 1891-8-4 New York, 373 West 116th Street:- April 21, 1922 Messrs. Edward and George Preble Dear Sirs: You will be surprised to see the name signed hereto. I have forgotten very few of the young people whom I knew in Woolwich, and I am gratified to learn how many have given a good account of themselves in the world of action. I conclude you are among the most Successful ones. I write in behalf of the history of Woolwich. You must know that I was gathering facts of its early years, and not events more than the people? I have something regarding 80 families of the early settlement and down; have something of nearly every family descended from Ebenezer, slain by the Indians on the Alfred Trott farm, and Jonathan who had the Warren Brookings farm. I searched more elsewhere in town than close to home; so Buck, Savage, Day, I have recently finished. Hence I failed of your father's family. To get that I now write to you. I have your father's birth. I wish dates of his marriage, or nearly, then Mother's name before marriage and residence; and especially dates of death. Next I much want yourselves, birth-names of wives and their births, and the same of children. I do not want this for myself. I intend to leave this family history here in future years any descendant can search out their ancestors and learn of their coming to the Kennebec. I think you will not be willing to be left out. I have not mentioned your sister, Jennie, do not omit her. Your story of your- selves, also of your business, I shall gladly put in its place in the Preble family. I shall be glad of your addition to the town's history.
Very truly yours,
Henry O. Thayer. William G. Preble born Apr. 18, 1826. Married Susan A. Keniston of Gardiner, Maine, Dec. 7,1859. Four children were born to them:
William G. Preble died in Woolwich, Me., Apr. 9. 1895 Susan his wife March 15, 1894. Their daughter Alice Aug. 30, 1869, their daughter Jennie June 10,1896. Edward H. now located in Merrimac, Mass., married Susan E. Gorten of Merrimac July 8,1891. One son Russell A. was born to them Apr. 22, 1896 who as an electrical engineer is located with the Bell Tel. Co. of Philadelphia. PA.
George S. now located in Merrimac, Mass. married Cora E. Carlton of Woolwich, Me., Jan. 24, 1893. Two children were born to them:
Cora (Carlton) Preble born October 26-1867. E. H. & G. S. have been engaged in the grocery business in Merrimac, Mass. since 1889 under the name of The Preble Brothers. William Gilmore5 Harvey 4, Lemuel 3; b. 1826-4-18- d. 1895-4-9 m.
James Pearson5 Harvey4 Lemuel 3 b.1833-5-20 d.1893-8-10, Married Mary Nutter Curtis daughter Ralph E. & Mary C. b. 1833-8-20 d 1. Ralph
Married. (2) Eugenia Davis daughter Capt. Wm Davis and Card. Joseph2 Jonathan1 Born 1729-10-23 d. 1808-1 Res. Arrowsic on original farm Mar,- (intentions) Mary Hodgkins 1756-6-21 who died 1821-1-24 aged 86
8. John b. 1770-7-16 d. 1839-8-5 Married Lydia Cross, Woolwich 1805-5-16- died 1813-8-15 age 39. Two children 1. Jacob (Jacob was the Arrowsic recluse). 2. Rachel 9. Mary b. 1773-1-21 died unmrd 10. Rebecca b. 1775-4-28; Married Moses Welch 1804 11. Margaret, b. 1777-11-13
Ebenezer 3 Joseph 2Jonathan 1Born 1758-1b-20 died 1837 Married Lydia Smith, daughter of Ebenezer, Woolwich the presumed widow of Gaspar Roof) born 1761-3-28 d. 1837-4-14 .8. Aris (son) b. 1786-4-30 died 1880 ? Edgecomb. 9. Joseph b.1789-1-29 Lost fishing off Cashel1830 10. Daniel, b. 1792-8-6 died 1869-5-7 Married Mary. widow of brother Jonathan. Residence C. Newaggen. 11. John b. 1794-5-26 Res. Bath 12. Margarite b. 1796-2-25 Married Jacob Emmons of Hath. 13. Jonathan, b. 1798-11-22 Lost with Joseph Married Mary Harley
7. William b. 1802-5-10 Res. Boothbay Lost Bay Chaleur. Three children ; John 3 Joseph 2Jonathan 1; Born 1770-7-16 d. 1839-8-5 Mar. Lydia Cross of Woolwich 1805-5-16 daughter. John C. Jr. and Sarah Smith b. 1781-3-16 and died 1813-8-15 aged 38.
*The brother and sister lived near north end of Arrowsic, part of original farm. In latter part of life were peculiar, never in society. Jacob had education a student at Kent's Hill. Intention to enter the ministry Industrious and able in early life. A change came upon him. Probably true that a minor dishonesty with his religious position broke him-he became recluse. Had partly built a house; ceased; it became a ruin much as himself by time of death. The two lived in one room as if in poverty I tho not poor. Plainest clothing ancient in type, never mended or renewed but by necessity. Pitiful people in a tumbling house at last. Joseph 3 Jonathan2 Jonathan1 b. 1772-3-5 d.1853-3-1 Settled on the farm, which passed to son Lemuel and now by his son John C. Mar. Mary Lovejoy, 1812-9-29 who died 1853-12-26; aged 62.
: Lemuel. 4 Joseph3, Jonathan2, Joseph1;b.1815-6-17 d.1893-3-9 "Res. W. Woolwich 1/2 mile north of Village. Married Mary Crosby daughter Jotham C. of Arrowsic 1845/46-12-24 born 1817-10-8 d. 1893-3-5 ag.75 ½. Mr. Preble was on his death bed during funeral of wife. 1. Mary Thatcher, b. 1847-11-20 d.1871-3-25 2. Weldon 1850-8-19 Mar. 1 Ada Lilly 1874-8
1. Winship (Lilly?) b. 1875-4-2 2. Mary b.1876-8-27 Mar. Preston 1898-10-25 Married (2) Lettie Wright, daughter of John B. & Agnes 1898-10-25 3. Susan Louisa b. 1903-11-24 : 3. Clarence b. 1854-12-14; Seaman several years. 4. Alfred born 1852-8-28 Seaman a few years. Mar. Mary Austin 1884-12 dau Rebecca P. and J.Austin.
Joseph & Mary Lovejoy Contnd. 10. Rebekah (becca) b. 1835-5-15 d. 1867-99 Married Timothy Whete Austin of; 1853 1. Lucy Mary b. in Woolwich 1854-10-12 married Alfred Preble son of Lemuel 1883-12 1. Alice Crosby b. 1885-12-31 S. Boston I , She married (2) Luther Page, Gilmantown, N. H. 1894-12-31 or Jos. H. L. March b. 1880-6-16 E. Manchester, N. H.. married 1903- 12-31 ; 2. Caroline Edes b. 1858-10-14 d.1862 3. George P. b.1861-4-28 Married Annie Rowland 1888-11.-15 born 1862-6-10 in Portsmouth, N. H. 4. Alice E. b. 1864-11-19 E. Boston Married Herbert Hamilton, of N. Brunswick . born 1861-8-11. Cleaveland4, Joseph; Married (1) Almira G. Baker, E. Boston d--- 1. Eugene b. Married (2) Eunice Wormwood 2. Ease b. 3. Orra b. 4. Edna b. 1858-11-2; Married Daniel Nickerson. 5. Henry b 6. Lucy Mary b. 1825-3-14 d.1901-5-7; Married Lewis Willett Smith, West Newbery, Mass 1857-5-26 a. Frederick Boyden 1858-6-20 b. Moses b.1860-12-19 Married Agnes Calkins, Brownsville, Me.; 3 daughters one son c. Clara b. 1862-12-11 d.1906 d. Robt. Lewis b. 1866-7-31 7. Francis b.1827-10-7 : Mar. Elizabeth Glover Irving 1849-5-26 Woolwich 1829-3-25 1. Alphonso L. b.1850-3-13 2. Frank Elmer b. 1852-8-26 . Married Fannie Cook 1879-3-6 b. 1855-9-3 3. Cha Sumner,b. 1855-1-5 in Boston. Married Ella Thompson 1878-1-1 4. Frederick Irving b.. 1860-7-1 ; Married Marg Annie Staples 1891-8-1 born in Peoria, Ill.1861-6-19 . . 8. Edwin b. 1830-3-26 d. 1832-4-12 9. Edwin b. 1832-12-26 d.1883-12-4; Married Nancy Eames; dau. Daved J. E. 1855-5 1. Josephine b. 1855-11 d.1877-12 Married Andrew, Blanch 1876-7-4 2. Lizzie Eve1yn . Bath 1874-1-25 3. Edwin Jr. b 4. James b. died in Woolwich 1892-5-18 5. Margaret Crosby d.1914-4-25; Married Joseph Hilton 1905-6-7 b. d.1916-6-17 age. 70, 10 children. ; 6. John C. b.1839-12-6; Married Elizabeth (Day) Carter daughter Josiah C Adelaide married 1898-8-24 and was born 1880-7-2 d- 1903-8-23.
Lemuel K. Grace G. Shea 1921-3-301 Grace b. 1921-10-22 3. Mary Crosby Married Irving Miller 1919-12-28 1. Irving Jr. 19 20_9-13 |