Seventh Generation
64 Johann Conrad Christoph Blendermann.34 Born abt 1734 in Magdeburg, Germany.33 aged 38 at death in 1772; father from Magdeburg. Was granted citizenship to Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 2 Nov 1762.36, page 48, item 1644 Registration as Bürger with payment of usual fee. Johann Conrad Christoph died in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 15 May 1772; he was 38.1 Tuberculosis, Blomberg Kirchenbuch death record: lists cause of death as "hectic", Ernest Thode's dictionary lists "hecticus" as Latin for tubercular. Education: Apprenticed To Meister Knopfmacher Herr Walter, 24 Nov 1749 For 5 Years In Magdeburg.86 Occupation: Buttonmaker (Knopfmacher).86 Religion: Evan. reformed.1

Apprenticed To Meister Knopfmacher Herr Walter, 24 Nov 1749 For 5 Years in Magdeburg.86

Why Did Conrad Christoph Come to Blomberg?

On June 27, 1724, Hermann Hoffmeyer, a buttonmaker from Bremen received Bürger status in the city of Blomberg. He had married Anna Dorothea Elisabeth Weber, daughter of Johann Henrich Weber, on November 26, 1723; they resided in House No. 57. Their daughter, Anna Dorothea Hoffmeyer, married Jobst (or Jost) Henrich Puwelle (or Puvel), a buttonmaker from Lemgo, on July 26, 1747. Hermann Hoffmeyer had died on May 19, 1739 at the age of 56, making his birth year about 1683. Henrich Puwelle died on October 12, 1760.92

Since both Hermann Hoffmeyer and Liborius Blendermann were buttonmakers from Bremen, it seems likely that they knew each other. Perhaps Liborius even apprenticed under Hoffmeyer; the age difference is sufficient (13 years). Thus, there are grounds for a connection between the families of Hermann Hoffmeyer and Liborius Blendermann. When Conrad Christoph Blendermann apprenticed as a buttonmaker in 1749 in Magdeburg, Liborius was probably no longer living (CCB did not apprentice under his father, the common practice86). His apprenticeship ended in 1754, marking the beginning of his journeyman status. Knowing that the daughter of his father’s friend, and perhaps master instructor (Herman Hoffmeyer) was married to a buttonmaker in Blomberg, it is not unreasonable to think that he may have gone there to work as a journeyman in the shop of Henrich Puwelle. The death of Puwelle in 1760 could have given Conrad Christoph the opportunity to become the master of the shop in Blomberg. The only references to buttonmakers in the Bürgerbuch of Blomberg are to members of the Blendermann family, so there were probably no other buttonmakers in Blomberg. In 1762 Conrad Christoph married Dorothea Hoffmeyer Puwelle, the widow of Henrich Puwelle, thus taking possession of House No. 57, which became the Blendermann home for the next 100 years.92

He married Anna Dorothea Hoffmeyer34,1 on 17 Nov 1762 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).1

They had the following children:
32 i. Christian Heinrich (<1765-1843)
ii. Anna Margaretha Charlotte1, birth, baptism, confirmation, death,34 (1769-1794)
iii. Johann Ferdinand34,1, birth, batism, confirmation, marriage (1771-1812)


65 Anna Dorothea Hoffmeyer.34,1 Born on 29 Apr 1727 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).92, pg. 33 lists birthdate as 6/18/1724,101 At the age of <1, Anna Dorothea was baptized in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 7 May 1727.101 Godparents: Anne Dorothea (Lalke) Weber “des Kindes Grossmutter”. Confirmed in Apr 1741 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).101 Anna Dorothea died in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 10 Jan 1805; she was 77.2,92, pg 33 5 PM, from “Alters Schwäche”. Buried on 13 Jan 1805 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).2 Occupation: Knopfmacherin.

also spelled Hofmeyern, Hofmeier, Hofmeyers
death record says “geb. Diekmann” & “76 Jahr”

There are birth records for two Dorothea’s born to the Hoffmeyers, in 1724 and 1727. The Blomberg House Book identifies the first as the one who married Henrich Puvel and Conrad Blendermann. However, the second birthdate (1727) fits better with the age recorded at her death (76) in 1805 (77 rather than 80). There does not seem to be a death record nor a confirmation record for Dorothea #1. Perhaps there is really only one Dorothea.

The German is from a letter from Reinhold Krusekopf to his daughter Solveigh regarding what he found from the Blomberg census archives about Dorothea Blendermann, widow of Conrad Christoph Blendermann. Translation by Babelfish and WGB.

Herr Zoremba [the archivist] hat in den Volkszählungsunterlagen nachgesehen und daraus entnommen, dass Anna Dorothea Blendermann nach dem Tode ihres Mannes das Knopfmacher-Handwerk weiterbetrieben hat. Bei der Zählung im Jahre 1775 heisst es 'betreibt das Knopfmacher-Handwerk'. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt lebte sie im Haus Nr. 57 mit drei Jungen, einem Aädchen und einer Ziege. Dass das Paar vier Kinder zwischen 1762 und dem Tod des Mannes im Jahre 1772 gehabt hat, passt ganz gut wird auch wohl von Walter Blenderman so notiert sein. Vermutlich hatten sie auch zumindest einen Garten am Hause. In der Blomberger Chronik steht, dass die Handwerker ehrgeizig darauf bedacht waren, ein Land ausserhalb der Stadtmauern selbst zu bewirtsschaften. Dies dürfte, wie Herr Zoremba meinte, in diesem Fall nicht so gewesen sein, da der Besitz nur einer Ziege auf ärmliche Verhältnisse hindeutet. Für die Bestellung von Ackerflächen hätte man zumindest eine Kuh gebraucht.

Mr. Zoremba checked in the census documents and from the records inferred that Anna Dorothea Blendermann continued the button making trade after the death of her husband. During the count in the year 1775 it states "operates the button making trade." At this time she lived in the house No. 57 with three boys, a girl, and a goat. The fact that the pair had four children between 1762 and the death of her husband in the year 1772 probably fits quite well with what Walter Blenderman has also so noted. Probably they had also at least a garden at the house. The Blomberg chronicle records that the ambitious craftsmen had plots of land outside of the city wall to farm for their own use. As Mr. Zoremba pointed out, this might not have been the case here, since the possession only one goat suggests lower economic conditions. For the working of areas of arable land one would have used at least a cow.

Bei der Zählung 1782 ist dieselbe Personenzahl angeführt, jedoch gab es nunmehr zwei Ziegen. 1801 wohnten in dem Hause noch die Frau und ein Junge (Christian) nebst zwei Ziegen. Die anderen waren zu diesem Zeitpunkt entweder verstorben oder hatten geheiratet und waren woandershin gezogen. Walter wird das sicher wissen. 1835 lebten im Haus zwei männliche und zwei weibliche Personen nebst zwei Ziegen, also wohl Christian mit seiner Frau und zwei Kindern.

During the counting 1782 the same number of persons is aforementioned, however there were now two goats. In 1801 the woman and a boy (Christian) still lived together with two goats in the house. The others had either died by this time or had married and moved elsewhere. Walter will know that surely. In 1835 two male and two female persons, probably Christian with his wife and two children, lived in the house together with two goats.

Einen Gesellen gab es vermutlich nicht, da bei den Volkszählungen keiner erwähnt ist. Hätte es einen gegeben, müsste er im Hause gewohnt haben, da das gemäss der Blomberger Chronik seinerzeit üblich war. Gesellen und Lehrlinge hatten im Hause des Meister freie Wohnung und freie Kost. Vermerkt ist in der Chronik auch, dass die Gesellen verpflichtet waren, auf eine mindestens zweijahrige Wanderschaft zu gehen, um sich vor allem über neue Fertigungstechniken zu informieren. Herr Zoremba meinte, das Knopfmacherhandwerk habe Christian sicherlich bei seiner Mutter lernen und, als er im richtigen Alter war, dennoch aut die Wanderschaft gehen können.

There was probably no journeyman, since in the censuses none is mentioned. Had there been one, he would have lived in the house, as was the usual custom at the time according to the Blomberg chronicle. Associates and apprentices received free room and board in the master's house. The chronicle also notes that associates were obligated to spend two years travelling and learning new finishing techniques. Mr. Zoremba indicated, Christian surely learned the button making trade from his mother and, when he was old enough, would have undertaken the journeyman's travels.

66 Ernst Diederich Warthling. Born ca Apr 1743. Ernst Diederich died in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 22 Oct 1812; he was 69.65,7 69 1/2 yrs; Cause: pneumonia or consumption (Brustkrankheit); Time: 11 PM. Buried on 26 Oct 1812 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).65 5 PM. Occupation: Innkeeper (Gastwirth).65

Earlier entries (late 1700s) spell name Wartling; later entries (early 1800s) spell it Warthling

deceased when son Johann Anton marries;64
was widower of Sophie Louise Riekhof

An entry in the church book from 1788 read as follows:

Gebohren und getauft: Nr. 36 u. 37, Bösingfeld, geb. den 6 April, get. eodem (Birth and Baptism: # 36 and 37, Bösingfeld, born 6 April, baptized the same day
Die Kinder Nahmen: unehelich zwillinge; der Knabe Herman Heinrich Deidrich; das Mädchen, Sophie Wilhelmine. Sind Tod (Childrens’ Names: illegitimate twins; the boy Herman Heinrich Diedrich; the girl Sophie Wilhelmine. Are dead)
Die Eltern: Der Posthalter, Diedrich Wartling; Anne Sophie Rehmeg [?] (The Parents: Post House Proprietor Diedrich Wartling; Anne Sophie Rehmeg [unsure of last name; post house - livery stable]
Die Gevattern: Herm Heinrich Nolting; Justine Luise Wilhelmine Westphale[n] (The Godparents: Herm Heinrich Nolting; Justine Luise Wilhelmine Westphalen - assumed terminal “n” is not visible at the page edge)
The names of the parents are followed by an as yet undeciphered 5 or 6 word phrase

He married Sophie Louise Rieckhoff on 25 Jan 1767 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).7,66

They had the following children:
i. Conrad Diderich (1767-?)
ii. Johann Henrich Wilhelm (1769-1770)
iii. Christian Friederich (1771-1776)
iv. Catharine Sophie Friederica (1773-?)
v. Johann Anton (1775-1836)
33 vi. Sophie Wilhelmine Eleonore (1778-1860)
vii. Sophie Louise (1780-?)
viii. Henrietta Justine (1783-1825)
ix. Hermann Friedrich Wilhelm Leopold (1787-?)

marriage date also given in birth record of Sophie Wilhelmine Leonore66

67 Sophie Louise Rieckhoff. Born on 5 Jan 1746 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).6,7, also added to marriage record At the age of <1, Sophie Louise was baptized in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 9 Jan 1746.6 Godparents: Sophie Marie Biegemans, Marie Louise Kerters, Dorothea Sophie Kitzken. Confirmed on 4 Feb 1759 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).6 Sophie Louise died in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 8 Oct 1811; she was 65.65,7, also noted in marriage record Age: 65 3/4 yrs.; Cause: infirmity (Entkräftung); Time: 3 AM; died before husband. Buried on 11 Oct 1811 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).65 Time: evening. Occupation: Wife Of An Innkeeper.65, noted in death record

Name spelled variously Riekhof, Riekhoff, Rieckhof, Rieckhoff

72 Otto Ludewig Krusekopf.34 Born on 2 Jul 1740 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).6 At the age of <1, Otto Ludewig was baptized in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 10 Jul 1740.6 Godparents: Johann Herman Hieman; Erich Adolph Kriedup. Otto Ludewig died in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 29 Mar 1780; he was 39.64,65 Cause: consumption (Schwindsucht). Buried on 2 Apr 1780 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).64 Occupation: (Fußknecht); Servant (Amtsdiener).7,64

Described as Fußknecht von Sternberg in marriage record7 and birth record of Joh. Fried. Adolph.6 Occ.: Amtsdiener in daughter Christine Luise’s marriage record.64
From death record: married for 21 years to “Anna Maria Hartings” and fathered 9 children, 4 of whom were alive (2 sons, 2 daughters)

Church Book entry spells name Krusekop

He married Anne Marie Elisabeth Hartige66,16, Last name spelling on 1 Oct 1758 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).7

They had the following children:
i. Johann Friedrich Adolph (1759-1805)
36 ii. Georg Ludwig (1761-1837)
iii. Sophie Marie Elisabeth (Died as Infant) (1763-1764)
iv. Johann Friederich Conrad (Died as Infant) (1765-1766)
v. Anne Christine Louise (1768-1821)
vi. Anne Justine Louise (Died as Child) (1770-1773)
vii. Johann Conrad (Died as Infant) (1773-1773)
viii. Sophie Elisabeth (Died as Infant) (1773-1773)
ix. Marie Wilhelmine Charlotte (1775-?)

Her name: Marie Elisabeth Hostien, from Linderhofe; His name: Ludewig Otto Krusekop, described as “Fussknecht von Sternberg.”7

73 Anne Marie Elisabeth Hartige.66,16, Last name spelling Born on 6 Feb 1733 in Lüdenhausen-Henstorf, Germany.16 Anne Marie Elisabeth died in Sternberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 6 Dec 1812; she was 79.65 Cause: pneumonia or consumption (Brustkrankheit); Time 6 AM; Listed age: 77 yrs 10 mo. Buried on 9 Dec 1812 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).65

Widow of Otto Ludwig Krusekopf at her death65
Last name spelled variously: Hartke, Harte, Harthe, Harthen, Hartings, Hardgens; also Hostien

80 Samuel (1) Gates.44 Born on 28 Feb 1723 in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.47,38, v. 121, p. 218, 1967 "SGOHALMAHD" by C. O. Gates gives BD as 1722. Samuel (1) died in Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, bef 28 Jan 1790; he was 66. Worcester County Probate case # 23236.

There are at least three or four men named “Samuel Gates” who were of appropriate age to have served in the Revolutionary War. Many of the records don’t seem to distinguish or unambiguously identify them very well.

from "SGOHALMAHD" by C. O. Gates (regarding Samuel, son of Simon and Sarah):

“Samuel Gates of Rutland, MA, [but this Samuel Gates is living in Petersham at the time of the Revolution] responded to the Lexington Alarm and served six days. In 1777 he is credited with two months seven days service as a private in Captain Henry's company of Guards at Rutland, MA. In 1778 he is credited with three month's service from March 31, as corporal in Captain Harrington's company, but where this service was given is not noted; and again he is credited with three months service as corporal in Captain Munro's company in Rhode Island, but the date of service is not given. ? Mass. Archives. While it is not perfectly certain that this service belongs to this Samuel, it is probably due to him.”

AND: From the History of Marlborough web site, Gates Family History page:

“Samuel Gates, son of Simon and Sarah (Woods) Gates , was a Private in Captain Silas Gates's Company; in Dec., 1775 and Jan., 1776. He enlisted Dec. 4, 1775. He was also in a Company of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Captain Brigham's Company, Colonel Ezekiel How's (4th Middlesex Co.) Regiment. He joined Captain Barnes's Company, Colonel Bigelow's Regiment for a term of 3 years. He was also a Private in Captain Daniel Barnes's Company, Colonel Timothy Bigelow's Regiment in the Continental Army from March 17, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779. He was on the muster roll for Jan.-Aug., 1777, dated Van Schaick's Island and sworn to in Camp near Stillwater and Colonel Bigelow's Regiment Feb. 2, 1778. He was enlisted by Captain Daniel Barnes Company mustered by Continental Muster Master, muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Providence. He was with Captain Dow's Company, Colonel Bigelow's Regiment of the Continental Army from Jan. 1, 1780, to March 17, 1780.”22

The exact source of the above paragraph is not known [to WGB], and since Samuel was living in Petersham by 1757, seems perhaps somewhat suspect, Petersham being significantly west of Marlborough (Silas Gates being his brother notwithstanding). Also, the service with Capt. Barnes’ company from 3/1777 to 12/1779, and with Capt. Dow’s company in 1780 duplicates the service attributed to his nephew Samuel Gates, son of Silas Gates of Marlborough. That this service does indeed belong to Samuel, son of Silas, seems to be confirmed by the pension application available from the Heritage Quest database accessed through the Somerset Co., NJ library. See the page for Samuel Gates (son of Silas) for details from the pension file.260

HOWEVER:

This passage from "The History of Petersham, Massachusetts" seems more likely to describe this Samuel Gates: Priv., Capt. W[ing]. Spooner's Co., Col. [Nathan] Sparhawk's regt., enl. Aug. 1777, marched to Bennington to reinforce Gen. Stark; service 9 days. (V 6, p. 321 of "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War.")48, pg. 105

His will, dated 4 Nov. 1789, was filed for probate 28 Jan. 1790. He mentioned his wife Caroline; sons Solomon, Samuel, Oliver Cromwell and John; daughters Susanna McNear, Ann, Caroline and Molly, called Polly in other records. His son John was appointed executor.38, v121, p218, 1967

From: http://www.sampubco.com/wills/ma/maworcester07.htm
GATES, SAMUEL PETERSHAM MA-14-22-287 (county, volume, page)

Probate Index of Worcester County, Massachusetts (NEHGS web site)
1790 GATES Samuel Petersham Will 23236 (case number)

He married Caroline How44 abt 1758.38, V 120, p 161-70

They had the following children:
i. Ann
ii. Susannah (2)44
iii. John (3)44 (1759-1824)
iv. Solomon (2)44 (1761-1833)
40 v. Samuel (2) (1766-1822)
vi. Polly44 (1773-1848)
vii. Caroline (1774-1854)
viii. Oliver Cromwell44 (1776-1841)

They resided in Petersham, MA after marriage.38, v121, p218, 1967

81 Caroline How.44 Born on 4 Sep 1738 in Rutland, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.38, V 120, p 161-70,99, VR of Rutland, MA,190, pg 54 Caroline died ? .

Spelled “Carraline How” on the Genealogy.com CD of Mass VR.99 and Rutland VR190, p. 54

82 William Dike. Born ca Nov 1747 in Sutton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. At the age of <1, William was baptized in Sutton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, on 3 Dec 1747.141, Sutton, p. 52,99, VR of Sutton, MA,276, pg 52 William died ca 1795; he was 47. Estimated.

referenced source is vital records of Sutton, MA

All children were born in Phillipston and baptized in Templeton, MA. No death records were found for any of them.

Phillipston was incorporated as the town of Gerry in 1786; the name was changed in 1814. (Wikipedia)

He is not listed in the US census in Worcester County for 1800 or 1810 (Heritage Quest search), suggesting that he died between 1790 and 1800.

He married Abigail Jennison on 21 Sep 1769 in Sutton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.100, Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800, Worchester County, Sutton, page 103,276, pg 246; same as source 141 - Mass VR to 1850

They had the following children:
41 i. Hannah (1770->1822)
ii. Polly (1776-)
iii. Olive (1779-)
iv. Lucinda (1781-)
v. Jennison (1786-)
vi. Lydia (1789-)
vii. Cyrus (1792-)

83 Abigail Jennison. Born on 20 Jan 1749 in Sutton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.99, VR of Sutton, MA,141, Sutton VR-BMD, p. 96 last name spelled “Jeneson”.

Guardianship: Case # 33069, Sutton, Worcester Co., Mass. 1761.470, online p. 36125

88 Thaddeus Pollard Jr. Born on 27 Apr 1755 in Bedford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.18, pp. 205, 220,99, VR of Bedford, MA,141, Bedford Births pg 45.png At the age of <1, Thaddeus was baptized in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 4 May 1755.34, LDS IGI batch # C500631 Thaddeus died in Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, on 29 Oct 1826; he was 71.309, Pollard-Thaddeus stone.jpg Buried in Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Harvard Center Cemetery.

“He was referred to as ‘Thaddeus, Jr.’ because of another Thaddeus (his cousin) living in town [Harvard, MA] - Thaddeus, son of John(2) Pollard.”18, pg. 220 footnote

His father lived in Bedford and later Harvard, MA.18, pg. 205

Find A Grave memorial has photo of stone with dates (viewed web page 5/17/2012)

Previously, Achsah Atherton, wife of Thaddeus Pollard (b. 1772) had been listed as the second wife of this Thaddeus Pollard (b. 1755), based on information in the Pollard Family History published in 1964 by Maurice Pollard. That became clearly incorrect upon the discovery of the gravestone of Thaddeus “Jr.” and his wife Mary Fairbank, who lived until 1847. Thaddeus Pollard (b. 1772) is the son of the third Thaddeus, Capt. Thaddeus Pollard (b. 1746), the cousin of Thaddeus “Jr.” Thus is solved the puzzle of the Three Thaddei. ;-)

Revolutionary War Service (see pension file, multimedia):

First, from the 19th of April 1775 to the close of that year, in the company commanded by Capt. John Davis, Jacob Fullam [first letter ?] being first Lieut. and one Mead, [2d] Lieut. of Col. Whitcomb’s regiment. His service was performed at or near Cambridge, in the State of Massachusetts.

Second: two months at New York commencing in September 1776 in the Company of Capt. Hill of Harvard, Lietu. How of Bolton & Col. Converse’s Regiment.

Third, two months in 1777, in the company commanded by Capt. Pope of Lunenburg, Regiment not known, partly at New York, and at the Battle of Bennington under General Stark.


Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 12, pg. 505:

Pollard, Thaddeus, Harvard.Private, Capt. Jonathan Davis's co., Col. John Whitcomb's regt. of Minute-men, which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Cambridge; left place of rendezvous April 25, 1775; service, 6 days; also, Capt. Jonathan Davis's co., Col. Asa Whitcomb's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 26, 1775; service, 3 mos. 13 days; also, company receipts for wages for Aug. and Sept., 1775, dated Camp at Prospect Hill; also, company return endorsed “October ye 6, 1775.”

He married Mary Fairbank on 5 Mar 1781 in Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.100, Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800, Worchester County, page 48,18,141, Bolton VR M 161.jpg ref.: LDS IGI batch # M500871, another reference (IGI batch # A459152) says they were married in , Bolton, MA; both marriage records call her "Fairbank".

They had the following children:
i. Nabby (1782-?)
ii. Mercy (1784-?)
iii. Nancy (1786-?)
iv. Hannah (1787-?)
44 v. Jacob (1789-1857)
vi. Walter (1793-?)
vii. Thomas (1794-?)

NEHGS web database of Mass Vital Records (http://www.newenglandancestors.org/research/Database/vital_records/browse.asp?id=1568991&oid=1568991&page=1):

says marriage actually took place in Bolton, MA


89 Mary Fairbank. Born on 13 Jul 1762 in Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.141, Harvard, p. 37,18, pg. 221,34, FHL film # 458895,99, VR of Harvard, MA Mary died in Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, on 5 Nov 1847; she was 85.309

sometimes Fairbanks

There is another Mary Fairbank, born Jan. 7, 1756 in Harvard, MA, dau. of Phinehas and Sarah99

Mary Pollard applied for a widow’s pension on 6 November 1838, based on her husband’s service in the Revolutionary War. She was awarded a pension of $33.33 per annum starting on 4 March 1843.


90 David Davis. Born on 6 Aug 1751 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.54,141, Groton, V1 p. 62 David died in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 27 Jun 1824; he was 72.54,141, Groton, V2 p. 215

He married Lucy Page on 6 Jul 1790 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.54,141, Groton, V2 p. 51

They had one child:
45 i. Betsy (1793-1876)

91 Lucy Page. Born on 1 Jun 1750 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.141, Groton V1, p. 165 Lucy died in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 27 Dec 1814; she was 64.54,141, Groton, V2 p. 215

No children besides Betsy Davis recorded in Groton records

92 John Park. Born in 1761 in Inverary, Scotland.142 calculated. John died in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 26 May 1811; he was 50.54 age 50. Buried in 1811 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.192 Old Burying Ground.

In the 1790 census (see image)

A book entitled Groton During the Revolution contains the following:

“Groton may ye 7th 1777

We the Subscribers having inlisted in the publick Service for the State of ye massachusetts-bay, as Soldiers for said State to Serve during ye term of two months in ye war agreeable to our inlistment, acknowledge that we have Recd of the Select men of Groton, twelve Shillings Each of us Respectively, as our Ration, or milage money, for Travil from our places of abode to the place of our Destination, agreeable to an order of the General Court of this State

[Following are the names of nine signatories, including John Park Jr]

July 21th [sic] 1777 Paid Dn Farnsworth in full”176, pg 141

The “Jr” in the name suggests that it is this John Park referred to in the above notice. A problem with this is that John Park would have been only 16 at the time; his father, also John Park, would have been 46, but would not likely be called “Jr” as his father was named William.

The same book also contains the following:

Harvard March ye 21 1787

A return Of the names of those that Came before me that belong to the Town of Groton in the County of Middlesex, and took and subscribed the Oath of Allegience to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and Delivered up their arms according to law, there [sic] names are as follows. Viz

[Following are the names and occupations of twelve male residents of Groton, including John Park Junr of Groton stone cutter]

Josiah Whitney Just peace

To the Town Clark of Groton

[Addressed] To Mr Isaac Farsworth Groton town Clark

[Indorsed] Justice Whitneys return put in to my hand by Jonas Stone Sunday April 8th 1787”176, pp. 183-184

A Revolutionary War marker/flag holder has been placed by the grave of the first John Park, as well as the son William S. Park of this (the middle John) John Park. However, William S. was born in 1796 and thus could not have served. So, how accurate is the placement of the marker to indicate the elder John Park served?

p.136
Tombstone
Mr. John Park, Died May 26, 1811 AEt. 50.
Mrs. Lydia, His Wife, Died Sept. 3, 1845, AEt. 82.152

He married Lydia Hamlin on 1 Jun 1786 in Pepperell, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.141, Groton, MA

They had the following children:
46 i. John (1787-1848)
ii. Eleazer141, Groton, MA (1788-1790)
iii. Sally141, Groton, MA (1790-)
iv. Eleazer141, Groton, MA (1792-)
v. William Stuart141, Groton, MA (1796-1816)


93 Lydia Hamlin. Born on 5 Nov 1763 in Pembroke, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.141, Pembroke, MA; pg. 99,331, pg. 102 At the age of <1, Lydia was baptized in Pembroke, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, in Nov 1763.148, pg. 292 no day given. Lydia died in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 3 Sep 1845; she was 81.54 age 82. Buried in 1845 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.192 Old Burying Ground.

Pembroke is in eastern Mass, but her father’s name of Eleazer suggests the source of name for two of her sons. She is said to be “of Harvard” in the marriage record.141, Groton, MA

said to be of Howard [probably a misinterpretation of “Harvard”] (? none in MA, NH, VT, or ME), married on 1 June 1786 by Rev. John Bullard175, Vol. I, XIII, pg53

94 John Carver Shurtleff.434, Shirtleff-Taylor Mar 1793.png Born in Jan 1770 in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.491, p. 411,480, p. 106 Shurtleff genealogy says ca 1774. At the age of <1, John Carver was baptized in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, on 14 Jan 1770.491, p. 411 John Carver died in Berlin, Washington Co., Vermont, on 27 Oct 1814; he was 44.478, on line page 7266 The Shurtleff genealogy says he fell from a bridge and drowned in Nov. 1814 in Montpelier, which is right next to Berlin. Vermont VR: Age 40; buried in Berlin Corner Cemetery; wife’s name given as Jane; (all from a “True Copy” made 27 October 1920).

The spelling of Shurtleff is used in the William Shurtleff genealogy of 1912, so that is adopted as the standard.

The Shurtleff genealogy says all children were born in Montpelier, Vt. except Anna [born in Pelham, MA], Roxanna, and Betsey; only Anna is listed in Pelham.480, p. 106

He married Jenet (Jane) Taylor434, Shirtleff-Taylor Mar 1793.png on 21 Jan 1793 in Greenwich, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.434, Shirtleff-Taylor Mar 1793.png

They had the following children:
47 i. Anna (1793-1882)
ii. Roxanna480, p. 106
iii. Betsey480, p. 106 (1796-)
iv. Submit480, p. 106 (1797-)
v. Fanny480, p. 106 (1800-)
vi. Jennie480, p. 106
vii. Belinda480, p. 106
viii. Augusta480, p. 106 (1806-1883)
ix. John480, p. 106 (1810-)
x. Elvira480, p. 106 (1811-1897)

95 Jenet (Jane) Taylor.434, Shirtleff-Taylor Mar 1793.png Born in 1769.480, p. 106 Jenet (Jane) died in Berlin, Washington Co., Vermont, on 24 Apr 1860; she was 91.

James and Margret Taylor, who appear in the Pelham VR (p. 73) as the parents of four children (whose first names are mostly illegible), cannot be the parents of Jenet/Jane Taylor. James died in 1755 (Pelham VR p. 175), and Jenet/Jane’s birth year seems to be reliably established as 1769.

96 Unknown Radue.

No name for the father of Samuel Radue can be determined or inferred from the information found in the Sonnenberg/Lebehn/Kyritz church books. However, there are several Radues who could be siblings and children of this undetermined Radue ancestor, based on their married status and the birth of their children. Their placement as such is speculative, but not unreasonable.

Children:
48 i. Samuel (~1760-)
ii. Louise255
iii. Eleonore255
iv. Dorothea255

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