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100. General Isaac Newton8 Babson (61) (James7, James6, Isaac5, James4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 7 Oct 1801 at Pomfret, CT;1146 married Esther C. Pierce, daughter of Jonathan Niles Pierce and Elizabeth Coggeshall, 22 Feb 1821 at E. Greenwich, RI; died 10 Jul 1846 at Coventry, RI, at age 44;1147 His gravestone bears this inscription:
Beloved in life, Gen. Isaac N. Babson, died July 10, 1846, in the 45th year of his age. Why should we start and fear to die? What tomorrow's worms we mortal are. Death the Gate of endless joy And yet we fear to enter there.
Isaac Newton rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the militia of Kent Co. in Jun 1828. He had advanced to the rank of Captain of the 1st Company of Militia at Coventry in May 1824; by June of 1825 he was Lt. Col. of the 4th Brigade, 9th Regiment and he became Colonel of the Regiment by May 1826. He purchased a lot located on the northwest branch of the Pawtuxet River at Greenville, Warwick, RI, on 13 Apr 1835 from Stephen Harris.1148 He quitclaimed the lot bought in 1835 on the Pawtuxet River at Greenville back to Harris for $150 on 1 May 1845.1149
General Isaac Newton Babson (61) left a will dated 30 April 1846 and proved on 10 Aug 1846 at Warwick, RI. He left his watch to his eldest son and the rest of his estate to be invested by his executor. His wife was to receive all the interest and profit from the invested estate for the support and education of their minor children. Then, when his youngest child Henry Pierce Babson turned 18, all the property was to be equally divided (Warwick Wills 11:14).
He appointed his wife's brother, Jonathan N. Pierce of Warwick his sole executor.1150
Esther C. Pierce was born on 17 Sep 1798 at E. Greenwich, Kent Co., RI. She died of consumption on 21 Nov 1863 at Birch Hill, Warwick, RI, at age 65.1151 She is buried with her husband.
Children of General Isaac Newton8 Babson (61) and Esther C. Pierce were as follows:
George B. Babson was a beneficiary of the will of General Isaac Newton Babson (61) on 10 Aug 1846 at Warwick, RI.1154 He and Jane Carey Rice lived at Warwick, RI, in 1865 where he owned the livery stables.
Henry Pierce Babson was a beneficiary of the will of General Isaac Newton Babson (61) on 10 Aug 1846 at Warwick, RI.1156 He was a member of Slocum Post #10, G.A.R. He served during the Civil War from from 26 May 1862 to 2 Sep 1862 as a sergeant in Co. F., 9th Reg't, R.I. Volunteer Infantry.1157 He was the proprietor of general stores in Coventry Centre, Washington and Hope Villages for many years. He was selling veterinary medicine at the time of his death.
In the 1850 census, James is called a spinner.1159
James Babson (62) was a beneficiary of the will of Isaac Babson on 31 Jan 1850.1160 He appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850.1161 A peripatetic family, he and Almeda Greenleaf Slafter lived variously at Smithfield, RI, Pomfret, Woodstock, Thompson, Putnam and Danielson, CT and Webster, MA. He lived A peripatetic family, they resided variously at Smithfield, Rhode Island, Pomfret, Woodstock, Thompson, Putnam and Danielson, Connecticut and Webster, Massachusetts. The heirs of James sold land at Killingly to the Elliot Manufacturing Company of 18 November 1875 Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1162
Almeda Greenleaf Slafter was born on 17 Mar 1806 at E. Killingly, CT. She died on 26 Mar 1880 at age 74. She appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).1163
Almeda Greenleaf Slafter sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1164
Children of James8 Babson (62) and Almeda Greenleaf Slafter were as follows:
He appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).1166 He served in Company A, 12th R.I. Volunteer Infantry for 10 months.
Erastus Walcott Babson sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1167
She appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).1168
Juliette Slafter Babson sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1169
She appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).1172
Mary Jane Babson sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1173
She appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).1174
Almeda Avilla Babson sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1175
He appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).1177 Henry enlisted 9 Aug 1862 in Company K, 18th Conn. Volunteers. He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Winchester, VA, and confined to Libby and Belle Isle prisons. He was paroled and returned home; had typhoid fever and malaria, but returned to his regiment and was in two engagements in the Shenandoah Valley. He was discharged at Harper's Ferry, VA 27 on Jun 1865.
Henry Whitman Babson sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1178
She appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).1180 She and George Dallas Smith lived at Pomfret, CT, in 1869.
Ellen Anzella Babson sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1181
She appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).1183
Estella Elizabeth Babson sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1184
He and Louise Palmer were early pioneers in the late 1830's at Clifford, PA. They were early members of the Saint James Episcopal Church there as well. He was a farmer and machinist, according to the census in 1850.1187
Joseph Warren Babson (63) was a beneficiary of the will of Isaac Babson on 31 Jan 1850.1188 He was a carpenter in 1870.1189 In 1880 Joseph Warren Babson (63) was a wagonmaker.1190
Joseph Warren Babson (63) received a legacy from the estate of Mary Simpson Babson; She left $100 "for the erection of gravestones for her brother Joseph Babson and his wife, Louisa, in Dundaff, PA."
Louise Palmer was born on 23 Dec 1812 at Hopkinton, MA. She died on 31 Jan 1885 at Dundaff, PA, at age 72.
Louise Palmer received a legacy from the estate of Mary Simpson Babson; She left $100 "for the erection of gravestones for her brother Joseph Babson and his wife, Louisa, in Dundaff, PA."
Children of Joseph Warren8 Babson (63) and Louise Palmer were as follows:
She died young.
John served during the Civil War as a Sgt. in Co. M, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He received pension #638391 for his services.
After leaving Pennsylvania, he lived at New Mexico and Arizona before going to California circa 1890. He settled in California and was living in Needles, San Bernardino County at the time of the 1900 Federal census.1191
Mary Simpson Babson was a beneficiary of the will of Isaac Babson on 31 Jan 1850.1192
The an unknown person listed Mary Simpson Babson in addition to Thankful, Harriet Francis Babson, and Eleanor Babson in the household of Jonathan Aborn Gardiner in Providence, RI.1193 She left a will at Providence, RI, making the following bequests:
One pistol presented to her husband by his friend, Samuel P. Colt;
one pair of "crickets" worked by Madam Powell, Gabriel Burnham's daughter,
in 1711;
one napkin which came over with the Huguenots to her niece Harriet M. (Babson)
Bullard;
"one black teapot bought by my mother, Thankful Babson, in the wartimes
of 1812 and paid for by one day's work, which was $2.00. The work was whipping
and picking cotton by hand, before machinery was introduced."
Also one brown pitcher, glazed ware, "which was made on my Uncle John
Francis farm."
She gave to her nephew James M. Babson's daughter, Estella [residing in Pennsylvania]
one dozen silver teaspoons marked "E [Eleanor] Babson" and two large
silver spoons marked "Thankful Babson."
She mentioned the old hall clock and one silver bulls eye watch that had been
in her family over 150 years,
also a decanter marked "J.F." [John Francis],
a shell-lined snuff box,
a sea captain's medicine chest,
one silver tankard marked "I.B." [Isaac Babson];
a gold headed cane presented by Samuel P. Colt;
a camphor trunk;
"my baby's cap which I wore when an infant and one child's tea set, which
was given to me when I was ten years old;"
$50 each for gravestones for "sister Betsey B. Trask and my brother Ornam
Babson in Oak Grove Cemetery in Pawtucket, R.I. and to keep my father James
Babson's lot there in perpetual care and to put a gravestone on my sister Harriet
F. Thomas' grave at Oak Grove."1194
Jonathan Aborn Gardiner was born in Jul 1823. He died on 15 Mar 1897 at Providence, RI, at age 73. He was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI.
Jonathan Aborn Gardiner is head of household in the an unknown person of Providence, RI,. Enumerated with him was Thankful, Harriet Francis Babson, Eleanor Babson, and Mary Simpson Babson.1195
Children of Mary Simpson8 Babson and Jonathan Aborn Gardiner were:
He lived with John Babson (34) and Isabella Vaughan at 68 Broad Street, Providence, RI, between 1823 and 1824.1198 He lived at Williams Court, Boston, MA, in 1825.1199 He was a book binder. He was a type founder in 1825.1200 He lived with Isabella Vaughan at 161 N. Main Street, Providence, RI, between 1826 and 1832; From 1826 until 1832 when their son George died, widow Isabella and her son lived at 161 North Main Street.
Sarah Clark Monroe was born on 16 Jan 1796.1201
Children of James Vaughan8 Babson (64) and Sarah Clark Monroe were as follows:
David Babson (84) was born on 25 Oct 1801 at Gloucester. He died on 26 Dec 1869 at Rockport at age 68.1205 As a wealthy merchant, he owned many sea going vessels. Among them were the schooners Denmark and Flying Arrow and the brigs Vulture and China. He was co-owner with his brother, Gorham, of the Denmark.1206
David served as a selectman for Rockport from 1840 through 1851 and for several years as "Surveyor of the Port of Gloucester."1207 He received a legacy from the estate of David Wallis Babson (45).1208 He appears at Rockport in the 1860 Federal Census as a merchant with real estate and personal estate each valued at $15,000.1209
Children of Clara8 Lane and David Babson (84) all born at Gloucester were as follows:
She and Solomon Haskell Davis lived at Gloucester. A picture of their mansion "Solomon's Temple" on Middle Street, Gloucester, appears in A.M. Brooks' Gloucester Recollected.1212
1848 Mary Babson was a beneficiary of the will of her father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1213 She and Solomon Haskell Davis lived at Sacramento, CA, in 1864.
Children of Mary8 Babson and Solomon Haskell Davis were as follows:
107. Esther Griffin8 Babson (William7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 1 Feb 1806; married Capt. Elias E. Davison 15 Apr 1829 at Gloucester;1214 died before 1864.
She and Capt. Elias E. Davison lived at Charlestown, MA, in 1840.
1848 Esther Griffin Babson was a beneficiary of the will of her father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1215
Children of Esther Griffin8 Babson and Capt. Elias E. Davison were as follows:
108. Hon. John James8 Babson (65) (William7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 15 Jun 1809 at Gloucester;1216 married Mary Coffin Rogers, daughter of Timothy Rogers and Clarissa Coffin, 17 Jun 1832 at Gloucester;1217 married Lydia Ann Mason, daughter of Alphonso Mason and Lucy Stratton, 14 Jun 1851 at Gloucester;1218 died 13 Apr 1886 at Gloucester at age 76 of apoplexy;1219 John wrote his will 8 January 1878 and his estate was probated 27 Apr 1886. His son, William received a painting representing the home of some of his ancestors at Annisquam. Robert Edward received an illustrated copy of Goethe's Faust. John James, Jr. received the opera glass that had been purchased at Cologne. His wife, Lydia, "such books as she may select from my library." The rest and residue was to be held in trust for the benefit of his wife. His sons William and Robert Edward were named executors. A grandson, Robert T. Babson, administered de bonis non 8 July 1922 and Helen P. Babson and Mary C. Babson were sureties.1220
At the age of, his started to work in his father's store and proved to be an enterprising merchant, engaging in both domestic and foreign trade, a business in which he remained until his death. He was part owner of Brig Cadet by 2 Jan 1836.1221 He served as Trustee of Sawyer Free Library at Gloucester.1222 He was Cashier of the Gloucester Bank. He served as a member of school committee for 40 years, 25 of which were as chairman at Gloucester.1223
1848 Hon. John James Babson (65) was a beneficiary of the will of his father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1224 He was a member of Massachusetts Historical Society.1225
Hon. John James Babson (65) served as a member of the House of Representatives in 1858, 1860, 1875-77 at MA.
In 1860 he published his most important work, History of the Town of Gloucester, Cape Ann, including the Town of Rockport. It was ranked among the earliest of the better class of town histories, and remains to this day a classic reference for researchers interested in the area. In 1876 he published his Notes and Additions and at the time of his death had almost completed a new and revised edition of the History. He served as member of the Senate between 1861 and 1862 at MA.1226 He served as Bank Commissioner of Massachusetts between 1864 and 1865.1227 A historian from an early age, John was appointed a member of the Lyceum, an institution designed to promote the diffusion of useful knowledge by means of lectures and debates. At the age of 23 he lectured on "Early Maritime Discoveries". By 1870 he was a member of the Board of Directors and he later served as President. The Lyceum became the nucleus of the Gloucester Public Library. In 1871 John went abroad, doing the "grand tour", visiting England, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and France. He also devoted time in Gloucester and Bristol, England, hoping to find traces of the early settlers of Massachusetts. He was only to find the family name entirely unknown there. He appeared on the census of 1880 at 144 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester; At the time of the 1880 Federal census, John and Annie were living with John's father.1228
John's obituary appeared in the Boston Transcript on 15 Apr 1886.1229
Mary Coffin Rogers was born on 10 Jul 1812 at Gloucester.1230 She died on 13 Dec 1842 at Gloucester at age 30.1231
Children of Hon. John James8 Babson (65) and Mary Coffin Rogers all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Mary Coffin Babson served as surety of the estate of Hon. John James Babson (65) on 27 Apr 1886. His son, William received a painting representing the home of some of his ancestors at Annisquam. Robert Edward received an illustrated copy of Goethe's Faust. John James, Jr. received the opera glass that had been purchased at Cologne. His wife, Lydia, "such books as she may select from my library." The rest and residue was to be held in trust for the benefit of his wife. His sons William and Robert Edward were named executors. A grandson, Robert T. Babson, administered de bonis non 8 July 1922 and Helen P. Babson and Mary C. Babson were sureties.1237
Lydia Ann Mason received a legacy from the estate of Hon. John James Babson (65) on 27 Apr 1886. His son, William received a painting representing the home of some of his ancestors at Annisquam. Robert Edward received an illustrated copy of Goethe's Faust. John James, Jr. received the opera glass that had been purchased at Cologne. His wife, Lydia, "such books as she may select from my library." The rest and residue was to be held in trust for the benefit of his wife. His sons William and Robert Edward were named executors. A grandson, Robert T. Babson, administered de bonis non 8 July 1922 and Helen P. Babson and Mary C. Babson were sureties.1239
Children of Hon. John James8 Babson (65) and Lydia Ann Mason were:
15 Dec 1879 his legal heirs were listed as his daughters Hannah S. Babson, Mrs. Amanda Davis, and Isabel, wife of Gustavus Lane, all of Gloucester; his sons Edward, Jr. of Chelsea and Frank H. of California; and the minor children of Edward, Fannie G. Babson of Gloucester and George F. Babson of Chelsea.1244
He was part owner of Brig Cadet by 2 Jan 1836.1245
1848 Edward Babson (66) was a beneficiary of the will of his father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1246
A wealthy merchant and ship owner, Edward's ships included the Amazon, Ganges, Cuba, Flying Arrow, Scotland, Reunion, Varuna, and the Fanny Gilmore, which was built at Essex in 1865 and named for his daughter.1247
Amanda Stanwood was born on 7 Jul 1811 at Gloucester.1248 She died on 6 May 1857 at Gloucester at age 45.1249
Children of Edward8 Babson (66) and Amanda Stanwood all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Hannah Stanwood Babson received a legacy from the estate of Edward Babson (66) on 15 Dec 1879; his legal heirs were listed as his daughters Hannah S. Babson, Mrs. Amanda Davis, and Isabel, wife of Gustavus Lane, all of Gloucester; his sons Edward, Jr. of Chelsea and Frank H. of California; and the minor children of Edward, Fannie G. Babson of Gloucester and George F. Babson of Chelsea.1252 The Gustavius A. listed Hannah Stanwood Babson in addition to Isabella Babson Lane and Fanny Gilmore Babson in the household of Isabella Babson, in 40 Granite St., Gloucester.1253
Hannah Stanwood Babson was a beneficiary of the will of George Friend Babson on 27 Dec 1888.1254 In 1900 Her niece, Amanda Davis, was living with her at 40 Granite St.
He served He served in the Civil War as a private in Co. G, 8th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted on 15 September 1862, and was mustered out 7 Aug 1863 on 15 Sep 1862.
Francis H. "Frank" Babson received a legacy from the estate his father on 15 Dec 1879. his legal heirs were listed as his daughters Hannah S. Babson, Mrs. Amanda Davis, and Isabel, wife of Gustavus Lane, all of Gloucester; his sons Edward, Jr. of Chelsea and Frank H. of California; and the minor children of Edward, Fannie G. Babson of Gloucester and George F. Babson of Chelsea.1256 An unknown person is head of household in the Francis H. "Frank" of at Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA.1257
His heirs were his sisters Hannah S Babson and Isabel Lane; his nieces Amanda S. Davis, daughter of his deceased sister Amanda; and Margaret C. Carr, daughter of his deceased brother Edward; and Edward B. Whittlesey of New York City, grandchild of his deceased brother Edward.1258
Children of Edward8 Babson (66) and Julia Friend both born at Gloucester were as follows:
Fanny Gilmore Babson received a legacy from the estate her father on 15 Dec 1879. his legal heirs were listed as his daughters Hannah S. Babson, Mrs. Amanda Davis, and Isabel, wife of Gustavus Lane, all of Gloucester; his sons Edward, Jr. of Chelsea and Frank H. of California; and the minor children of Edward, Fannie G. Babson of Gloucester and George F. Babson of Chelsea.1263 The 1880 census listed Fanny Gilmore Babson in addition to Isabella Babson Lane and Hannah Stanwood Babson in the household of Gustavius A. Lane Jr. and Isabella Babson, in 40 Granite St., Gloucester.1264
Fanny Gilmore Babson was a beneficiary of the will of George Friend Babson on 27 Dec 1888.1265
George Friend Babson received a legacy from the estate his father on 15 Dec 1879. his legal heirs were listed as his daughters Hannah S. Babson, Mrs. Amanda Davis, and Isabel, wife of Gustavus Lane, all of Gloucester; his sons Edward, Jr. of Chelsea and Frank H. of California; and the minor children of Edward, Fannie G. Babson of Gloucester and George F. Babson of Chelsea.1267 He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Edward Babson (120) at 43 Congress Avenue, Chelsea; his sister Amanda Davis, Amanda's daughter Amanda S. and Edward's brother George F. were living with him.1268
George Friend Babson left a will on 27 Dec 1888 giving property to his sisters Hannah S. and Fanny G. Babson. He appointed Robert T. Babson as his executor.1269
1848 William Babson Jr (67) was a beneficiary of the will of his father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1273
William was a prosperous trader and merchant who resided in both Gloucester and Boston. He was a State Representative from Gloucester in 1850. When his daughter Elinor was born his occupation was given as "druggist". The Boston City Directory for 1852-1856 listed his firm as Porter & Loring and his residence as 695 Washington Street. In the 1858-1862 City Directory he and his brother Edward are listed as merchants with their place of business being at Lewis Wharf, Boston. William continued in business there until 1875. William Babson Jr (67) is head of household in the 1880 census of at 263 Shawmut Street, Boston, with Mary Hughes Babson. In his household were his daughter and son-in-law Francis Elwell, and his grandson William Davison Elwell.1274
William Babson Jr (67) was mentioned in the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
William Babson Jr (67) left a will William named his four daughters in his will and appointed his wife as executrix.1275
Mary Hughes Babson was born on 9 Feb 1826 at Wiscasset, ME. She died on 14 Apr 1896 at Boston, MA, at age 70.1276 See Family 67.
Mary Hughes Babson witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1277,1278 She received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1279,1280
Mary Hughes Babson petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate.
Mary Hughes Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Mary Hughes Babson served as executrix for the will of her husband William Babson Jr (67).1281
Mary Hughes left a will dated on 27 Oct 1886. Mary named her four daughters and appointed Thomas M Babson as administrator. Robert E. Babson of Arlington stated, on 15 March 1912, that Thomas was deceased and petitioned to administer de bonis non. His accounting was signed 27 January 1913 by her four daughters, Esther G. Babson, Kate B. Elwell, Eleamor B. Hills, and Abbie H. Lovejoy.1282
Children of William8 Babson Jr (67) and Mary Hughes Babson all born at Boston, MA, were as follows:
Esther Griffin Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Esther Griffin Babson was a beneficiary of the will of William Babson Jr (67).1285
Esther Griffin Babson was a beneficiary of the will of Mary Hughes Babson on 27 Oct 1886.1286
Her will of 20 Jun 1932 mentions her nephews, William D., David and Frank Elwell; her niece Margaret Lovejoy Hadden; nephews Lawrence and William B. Hills; nephews John M., Don M., and Harold Lovejoy; her namesake, Esther B. Cottingham; her cousin Helen P. Babson and Ernest B. Grant, the grandson of John7 Babson (#36). She gave her cousin, Mabel, widow of Rev. Winslow Raymond of Seattle, Washington, her opal and diamond ring.1287
William Rogers Babson (68) witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1289,1290 He received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1291,1292 He lived and worked in Boston from 1845 to 1869 in the clothing business. He started out working for William Deacon and E.E. Titcomb which became Deacon and Lemoyne and then just Deacon Company. In 1853 the name changed again, this time to Babson & Deacon. On 4 March 1856 William R. Babson sold a parcel of land located in Boston to a William E. Babson, bookkeeper, for $1500. This was more than likely his son, William E. Babson. Then, just under 12 months later William R. bought the same parcel of land back from William E. for the same sum of money leading one to believe that it was an interest free loan from son to father for one year, but collateralized by the land. About 18 months later, on 18 September 1858, William R. was in a state of insolvency and his wife Charlotte was able to purchase from the merchant assignees for one dollar the same parcel of land, though by now it was subject to two mortgages totalling just under $4,300.1293 In 1859 he apparently went into business for himself, as the Boston City Directory for 1859 lists "Wm R. Babson, Clothing," located at 82 Washington Street. From 1862-4 his business was located at 100 Washington and then from 1865-9 it was at 142 Washington Street and his residence was at 65 Shawmut Avenue. One can only speculate that the business did not thrive, as William had left Boston for Brooklyn, New York by 1870. William was working as an inspector for Baltic Stores and the family was living at 98 Pacific. He lived at 168 Clinton, Brooklyn, NY, in 1875. William Rogers Babson (68) is head of household in the an unknown person of at 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY,. Enumerated with him was Charlotte Beals Gorham, Charlotte Augusta Babson, Emily Babson, Isaac Standish Holbrook, Lora Holbrook, Augustus Thatcher Holbrook, and Isaac Standish Holbrook.1294 He and Charlotte Beals Gorham lived at 41 St. John's Place, Brooklyn, NY, in 1882 according to the Brooklyn City Directory.
Charlotte Beals Gorham was born on 19 Jun 1810 at Portland, ME.1295 The an unknown person listed Charlotte Beals Gorham in addition to Charlotte Augusta Babson, Emily Babson, Isaac Standish Holbrook, Lora Holbrook, Augustus Thatcher Holbrook, and Isaac Standish Holbrook in the household of William Rogers Babson (68), in 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY.1296
Children of William Rogers8 Babson (68) and Charlotte Beals Gorham were as follows:
She and Moses T. Davis lived at 11 Dover Street, Boston, between 1861 and 1862. The an unknown person listed Charlotte Augusta Babson in addition to Charlotte Beals Gorham, Emily Babson, Isaac Standish Holbrook, Lora Holbrook, Augustus Thatcher Holbrook, and Isaac Standish Holbrook in the household of William Rogers Babson (68), in 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY.1297
He was a purser for the old Pacific Mail Line. He lived at Boston in 1861.1298 He was a sailor on Ss Henry Chauncey.
An unknown person is head of household in the Harriet of.1299
Harriet Babson witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1300,1301 She received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1302,1303
Harriet Babson petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate. She and David Young Jr. lived at Boston, MA, in 1844. An unknown person is head of household in the Harriet of at Wiscasset, ME,. Enumerated with her was Abigail Hughes and John Babson Young.1304 She lived at Wiscasset, ME, in 1860.
David Young Jr. was born circa 1808. He died on 13 Feb 1851 at Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME.
Children of Harriet8 Babson and David Young Jr. were as follows:
Edward A.9 Young was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME, with his parents.
John Babson Young; The 1860 census listed John Babson Young in addition to Abigail Hughes in the household of Harriet Babson, in Wiscasset, ME.1305 He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME, with his parents.
The Babsons, McCrates and Stuarts are all buried in the Ancient Cemetery, Wiscasset, ME.
John Babson (69) witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1308,1309 He received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1310,1311
John Babson (69) petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate.
John was, for three years, a member of the Governor's Council in Maine, and in 1852 was appointed by President Pierce to the office of Collector of the Port of Wiscasset. During the administration of President Buchanan, he served as Vice Counsel to Canada and as a Special Treasury Agent. In 1861 he went to Boston and engaged in the clothing business as a merchant tailor with his brother William at the corner of Washington and School Streets.
In 1872, on the passage of the United States Shipping Act, John was appointed United States Shipping Commissioner, with an office on Commercial Wharf, Boston. He held this post until his death. He was also Treasurer and General Manager of the Salamander Felting Company.
After his wife's death, John boarded at Maverick House in Boston for two years, then variously at 69 Webster Street, 32 Parmenter Street, 44 Bowdoin Street and 5 Derne Street for the yers 1872-1887.1312
Sarah Stuart McCrate was born on 15 Nov 1818 at Wiscasset, ME.
Sarah Stuart McCrate Babson died on 6 Aug 1872 at Boston at age 53.
Her father Capt. Thomas McCrate was born on 21 Dec 1772 at County Waterford, Ireland. Between 1829 and 1834 Thomas was the Collector of the Port at Wiscasset, ME. Capt. Thomas McCrate died on 30 Jun 1835 at Wiscasset, ME.1313 Her mother, Sarah Stuart McCrate was born on 8 Mar 1779 at England. Her mother Sarah Stuart McCrate died on 20 Nov 1855 at Wiscasset, ME.1314 The home of their grandfather, John Stuart, Esq., built by him in 1790 was still standing in 1976 at Wiscasset, ME, In 1951 it was owned by a John L. Blagdon.1315
Children of John8 Babson (69) and Sarah Stuart McCrate were as follows:
Catherine Babson witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1319,1320 She received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1321,1322
Catherine Babson petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate.
Catherine Babson received a legacy from the estate of Abigail Hughes on 6 Apr 1844. Catherine and her husband William B. Grant, in her right as an heir of Abigail Babson and as grantee of George and William R. Babson, Edwin A. Norton and his wife Abigail in her right, David Young, Jr. and his wife Harriet in her right, John D. McCrate as a grantee of George Babson and of Mary Babson, a minor, petitioned the court for the division of the real estate that John Babson late of Wiscasset had died seized and that the inventory thereof gave each a 1/7th interest. John, Jr. was appointed administrator of Abigail's estate on 2 June 1863.1323
William Barker Grant Jr received a legacy from the estate of Abigail Hughes on 6 Apr 1844. Catherine and her husband William B. Grant, in her right as an heir of Abigail Babson and as grantee of George and William R. Babson, Edwin A. Norton and his wife Abigail in her right, David Young, Jr. and his wife Harriet in her right, John D. McCrate as a grantee of George Babson and of Mary Babson, a minor, petitioned the court for the division of the real estate that John Babson late of Wiscasset had died seized and that the inventory thereof gave each a 1/7th interest. John, Jr. was appointed administrator of Abigail's estate on 2 June 1863.1324
Children of Catherine8 Babson and William Barker Grant Jr all born at Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME, were as follows:
Ernest Babson Grant was mentioned in the will of Esther Griffin Babson on 20 Jun 1932.1330
See Family 67.
Mary Hughes Babson witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1334,1335 She received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1336,1337
Mary Hughes Babson petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate. William Babson Jr (67) is head of household in the 1880 census of at 263 Shawmut Street, Boston, with Mary Hughes Babson. In his household were his daughter and son-in-law Francis Elwell, and his grandson William Davison Elwell.1338
Mary Hughes Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Mary Hughes Babson served as executrix for the will of her husband William Babson Jr (67).1339
Mary Hughes left a will dated on 27 Oct 1886. Mary named her four daughters and appointed Thomas M Babson as administrator. Robert E. Babson of Arlington stated, on 15 March 1912, that Thomas was deceased and petitioned to administer de bonis non. His accounting was signed 27 January 1913 by her four daughters, Esther G. Babson, Kate B. Elwell, Eleamor B. Hills, and Abbie H. Lovejoy.1340
William Babson Jr (67) was born on 28 Nov 1817 at Gloucester.1341 He died on 21 Nov 1885 at Gloucester at age 67.1342
1848 William Babson Jr (67) was a beneficiary of the will of his father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1343
William was a prosperous trader and merchant who resided in both Gloucester and Boston. He was a State Representative from Gloucester in 1850. When his daughter Elinor was born his occupation was given as "druggist". The Boston City Directory for 1852-1856 listed his firm as Porter & Loring and his residence as 695 Washington Street. In the 1858-1862 City Directory he and his brother Edward are listed as merchants with their place of business being at Lewis Wharf, Boston. William continued in business there until 1875.
William Babson Jr (67) was mentioned in the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
William Babson Jr (67) left a will William named his four daughters in his will and appointed his wife as executrix.1344
Children of Mary Hughes8 Babson and William Babson Jr (67) all born at Boston, MA, were as follows:
Nathaniel Babson (70) served as administrator of the estate of his father Capt. Nathaniel Babson (37); Capt. Nathaniel died intestate and his children Eliza, John and Ann requested that their brother Nathaniel administer the estate on 10 May 1836. The inventory of his estate mentioned ten acres of woodland, three shares in the Evangelical Meeting House and one-half share in the Methodist Meeting House.1348
Nathaniel was a merchant at Gloucester and served as a selectman from 1847 to 1850, and again in 1860. He was especially interested in the abolition movement and made it possible for lecturers on the subject to speak in town.
Nathaniel Babson (70) owned two schooners between 1855 and 1856, the Schooner Diana, built at Essex in 1850, and the Schooner Flying Cloud, built at Gloucester in 1851.1349
The 1860 census for Gloucester listed Nathaniel as a painter, and his wife, Emeline as a dressmaker.1350 His two surviving daughters were both well-educated and were leaders in both civic and church activities in town.
Nathaniel Babson (70) received a legacy from the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862.1351
On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1352
Emeline Davis Rogers was born on 27 Sep 1816 at Gloucester.1353 She died on 19 Sep 1844 at Gloucester at age 27 of dropsy.1354
Children of Nathaniel8 Babson (70) and Emeline Davis Rogers all born at Gloucester were as follows:
She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of William Hovey Friend and Emeline Rogers 'Emma' Babson at 222 11th Street, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.1357
John Low Babson (71) requested administration on the estate of Capt. Nathaniel Babson (37) on 10 May 1836.1364 He was He was well-known as the "Riverdale Grocer" and operated a grocery and variety store for 65 years, during which time he made many friends because of his sociable nature. He started in business for himself at the age of 21 in a building which formerly stood on the left side of Washington Street, not far from the large gambrel-roofed house he had received from his Aunt Lucy Low. Thomas E. Babson, in his book Riverdale Story wrote:
During his career he sold between 22,000 and 23,000 barrels of clams and he made all the barrels himself in a part of his store used as a cooperage. He had customers along the coast from Chatham to Cape Cod to Portland, Maine. He extended credit on every barrel of clams he ever sold and his only loss was one barrel.
John Low Babson (71) served as administrator of the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862; Eliza's intestate estate was administered by her son John. The named heirs were her children Nathaniel, John, Charles, Gustavus, Ann R. Davis and Eliza G. Ring. The inventory came to $3,699 in real estate and $6,967 in personal property.1365
On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1366
John was the most light-hearted and fun-loving of he six children in his family. He and his wife Mary, who was described as a pleasant, hospitable woman, and a fine cook, celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary with a large family gathering at their farm on 14 Mar 1892. An ardent Republican, he served as clerk of the Riverdale School Board and as an assessor.
Mary Day Hodgkins was born on 19 May 1815 at Gloucester.1367,1368 She was baptized on 31 Jul 1816 at Gloucester.1369 She died on 1 Aug 1893 at Gloucester at age 78.1370,1371
Children of John Low8 Babson (71) and Mary Day Hodgkins all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Elmer W. Babson of Gloucester stated that Edward Babson, his uncle, was deceased and petitioned to be administrator de bonis non of his grand father's estateThe heirs were Mary L. Jackman, Louise Bates, Emma B. Curtiss, Edna B. Griffin, Hattie C. Reed, Albert D. Babson, and Florence W. Babson, guardian for Alice E. Babson.1373
Ann Rogers Babson requested administration on the estate of Capt. Nathaniel Babson (37) on 10 May 1836.1376
Ann Rogers Babson received a legacy from the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862.1377
On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1378
Stephen Low Davis was born on 9 May 1811 at Gloucester.1379 He died on 27 Mar 1878 at Gloucester at age 66.1380
On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1381
Children of Ann Rogers8 Babson and Stephen Low Davis both born at Gloucester were as follows:
Capt. Charles Babson (72) received a legacy from the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862.1386
On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1387
On 13 Mar 1903 the four living sons, Charles, Jr., Albert P., Waldo and Moses S., all of Gloucester, quitclaimed land in Boston, lot # 16 on Fuller & Whitney's Plan, with the buildings thereon, to Ephraim Lissner for $1.00 on 13 March 1903. The wives of Albert and Mary, the only two then married, relinquished their dower rights.1388
The family resided at 12 Middle Street, Gloucester.
Caroline Shaw was born on 15 Sep 1819 at Gloucester.1389,1390 She died on 26 Jun 1904 at Gloucester at age 84.1391,1392
Her heirs were her sons Chalres, Albert, Waldo and Moses.1393
Moses and his brothers, Charles, Albert and Waldo, joined with their mother in selling for $1.00 lot #16 on Northampton Street, Boston to Ephraim Lissner of 13 March 1903.
Ephraim Lissner turned around and resold it on the same day to Eliza V. Holbrook for $1,000.
Children of Capt. Charles8 Babson (72) and Caroline Shaw all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Charles Babson Jr witnessed the land sale of Caroline Shaw on 13 Mar 1903 at Northampton Street, Boston; Moses and his brothers, Charles, Albert and Waldo, joined with their mother in selling for $1.00 lot #16 on Northampton Street, Boston to Ephraim Lissner of 13 March 1903.
Ephraim Lissner turned around and resold it on the same day to Eliza V. Holbrook for $1,000.
1397 Their sons Charles, Waldo, and Frank, who never married, are all buried with Capt. Charles and Caroline in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester.
Charles Babson Jr received a legacy from the estate of Caroline Shaw; Her heirs were her sons Chalres, Albert, Waldo and Moses.1398 He was a Patent Broker.
Their sons Charles, Waldo, and Frank, who never married, are all buried with Capt. Charles and Caroline in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester.
Waldo Babson witnessed the land sale of Caroline Shaw on 13 Mar 1903 at Northampton Street, Boston; Moses and his brothers, Charles, Albert and Waldo, joined with their mother in selling for $1.00 lot #16 on Northampton Street, Boston to Ephraim Lissner of 13 March 1903.
Ephraim Lissner turned around and resold it on the same day to Eliza V. Holbrook for $1,000.
1410 Their sons Charles, Waldo, and Frank, who never married, are all buried with Capt. Charles and Caroline in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester.
Waldo Babson received a legacy from the estate of Caroline Shaw; Her heirs were her sons Chalres, Albert, Waldo and Moses.1411
Gustavus Babson (73) received a legacy from the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862.1415
On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1416
Gustavus was only sixteen years of age when his father died and the only son still at home to look after his mother and tend the farm. His obituary contained the following:
Mr. Babson was a sturdy type of the old style New England farmer. During his long life he carried on the large farm connected with his residence, and his cheery though somewhat bluff manner carried with it a conviction of his honesty and integrity.
Typical of his belief that local politics should be divorced from party, during the early years of city government he was approached by the ward committee with the request that he allow the use of his name as a candidate for alderman, which was equivalent to an election but declined the honor from party standpoint, although signifying his willingness to accept the nomination as an independent candidate..
There is today a substantial drinking fountain for pedestrians and horses located at the junction of Washington and Poplar Streets, opposite the Riverdale Green. This was a generous gift to the town by Gustavus.1417
Susanna Stanwood Low was born on 31 Aug 1820 at Gloucester.1418,1419 She died on 10 May 1880 at Gloucester at age 59.1420,1421
Her husband was the administrator of her estate.1422
Children of Gustavus8 Babson (73) and Susanna Stanwood Low all born at Gloucester were as follows:
She lived at 245 Washington Street, Gloucester, and was an acknowledged authority on local history having been active in the Cape Ann Historical Society.
His wife was administrtrix of his estate and William L. Saunders was appointed in her place de bonis non on 25 February 1897.1428
He was a farmer, and died of typhoid fever.
Eliza Gorham Babson requested administration on the estate of Capt. Nathaniel Babson (37) on 10 May 1836.1434
Eliza Gorham Babson received a legacy from the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862.1435
On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1436
Capt. Edward Preble Ring was born on 9 Mar 1812 at Gloucester.1437 He died on 1 Jan 1874 at age 61.1438
On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1439
Children of Eliza Gorham8 Babson and Capt. Edward Preble Ring were:
122. Susan8 Babson (James7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 19 Jan 1827 at West Newbury, MA;1442 married William Henry Swasey, son of Henry Somesby Swasey and Sally Rogers Babson, 26 Oct 1852.1443
Susan Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
William Henry Swasey was born on 15 May 1823 at Thomaston, Knox Co., ME.
William Henry Swasey was mentioned in the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Children of Susan8 Babson and William Henry Swasey were:
Edwin served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War aboard the Sagamore and the R. R. Cuyler. On 11 November 1861 he was appointed Acting Master's Mate, and on 14 June 1862 he was named acting Master. He served in the Eastern and Western Gulf and was still Acting Master upon his discharge 1 November 1865.
Edwin's youngest son, Francis Morrill, wrote this account of his father:
Back in the 1870's my father was Captain of a full-rigged barque, the Lizzie H., making voyages to the Orient and around the Cape of Good Hope. On two of these voyages he took his family with him, consisting of his wife, Annette, his daughter, Imogene, in her teens, and his son Francis, in his early youth. These voyages were to Java and Calcutta, respectively, and on the second voyage the father died in 1879 and was buried in Cardiff, Wales. The ship was brought back by the mate, the family being brought back by passenger ship to Newburyport, their home port.
Annette French Morrill was born in Mar 1834 at Amesbury.1447 She died on 26 Jan 1926 at Newburyport at age 91.1448
Her surviving children were named as heirs in the probate of her estate which was valued at $7,583.1449 She was a passenger aboard the Barque Lizzie H. Edwin's youngest son, Francis Morrill, wrote this account of his father:
Back in the 1870's my father was Captain of a full-rigged barque, the Lizzie H., making voyages to the Orient and around the Cape of Good Hope. On two of these voyages he took his family with him, consisting of his wife, Annette, his daughter, Imogene, in her teens, and his son Francis, in his early youth. These voyages were to Java and Calcutta, respectively, and on the second voyage the father died in 1879 and was buried in Cardiff, Wales. The ship was brought back by the mate, the family being brought back by passenger ship to Newburyport, their home port.
Annette French Morrill is head of household in the 1880 census of at 11 Broad Street, Newburyport, as a widow, with her children James, Imogene and Frank.1450 An unknown person is head of household in the Annette French of By the 1900 cemsus her son James and his wife, Etta, are living with her. Enumerated with her was Etta M. Greenwood and James Babson.1451 She lived with James Babson and Etta M. Greenwood at Newburyport in 1910.
Children of Edwin8 Babson (74) and Annette French Morrill were as follows:
The 1880 census listed James Babson in addition to Imogene Williams Babson and Francis Morrill Babson in the household of Annette French Morrill at 11 Broad Street, Newburyport; as a widow, with her children James, Imogene and Frank.1453 At the time of his first marriage, James was a shoe cutter residing at Haverhill. The Annette French listed James Babson in addition to Etta M. Greenwood in the household of an unknown person; By the 1900 cemsus her son James and his wife, Etta, are living with her.1454 He and Etta M. Greenwood lived at Newburyport in 1910 with his mother Annette French Morrill Babson. He lived at 269 Congress, Atlantic City, NJ, for the last ten years of his life.1455
In his will, filed 13 April 1959, he named as beneficiaries his sister Imogene's children.1461
He was a passenger aboard the Barque Lizzie H. Edwin's youngest son, Francis Morrill, wrote this account of his father:
Back in the 1870's my father was Captain of a full-rigged barque, the Lizzie H., making voyages to the Orient and around the Cape of Good Hope. On two of these voyages he took his family with him, consisting of his wife, Annette, his daughter, Imogene, in her teens, and his son Francis, in his early youth. These voyages were to Java and Calcutta, respectively, and on the second voyage the father died in 1879 and was buried in Cardiff, Wales. The ship was brought back by the mate, the family being brought back by passenger ship to Newburyport, their home port. The 1880 census listed Francis Morrill Babson in addition to James Babson and Imogene Williams Babson in the household of Annette French Morrill at 11 Broad Street, Newburyport; as a widow, with her children James, Imogene and Frank.1462
Francis graduated cum laude from Harvard in 1897 and had a successful career in the bond and insurance business. They resided at 10 Summit Road, Marblehead.
He appeared on the census of 1850 at Clarion, Bureau Co., IL, with their daughter, Lydia, age 5 and born in Illinois.1463 They are still located in Clarion, Bureau Co., IL, on the census of 1860 and the real estate value given for Theodore's farm implies it is on the small side, compared to some of his neighbors.1464
Betsy Tarbox Emery was born on 22 Nov 1804 possibly at Biddeford, ME. She died on 27 May 1874 at LaMoille, Bureau Co., IL, at age 69.
Children of Theodore8 Babson Jr. (75) and Betsy Tarbox Emery were:
Thomas Morse was born on 16 Sep 1797. He died on 10 Jun 1832 at age 34.
There were no children of Lydia Plumer8 Babson and Thomas Morse.
Children of Lydia Plumer8 Babson and Nathaniel Paine Morse were:
Walter Raleigh Babson, a great grandson, states that George came from Massachusetts circa 1846 and first settled in Chadbourn, NC. It seems that Charles kept in touch with his children in Massachusetts, for his son, George, settled first near his father, and lived in the Chadbourn area for about two years before moving in approximately 1848 to Brunswick County. Between 1848 and 1849 George moved and settled on the Waccamaw River, Brunswick Co. According to his descendants, he was a farmer, a Baptist preacher and also a school teacher. Jim Babson, a grandson, says he had been well educated by his aunts and uncles in Massachusetts. In a letter to Mrs. Paul Hanks, Clyde R. Babson told of George coming to Wilmington, North Carolina on a sailing ship from Massachusetts. Since his brother, Abraham, was a sea captain, perhaps George came with him on one of his voyages. Many years later, Abraham wrote to George that he was to put into port at Wilmington with a three-masted ship, carrying a load of mackerel and that he was to return to Massachusetts with a cargo of molasses, and asked George and his wife to return with him. Mr. Jim Babson said his grandfather, George, wouldn't return with his brother because his wife didn't care to live in New England. He and his family appear in Brunswick Co., NC, on the 1850, 1860 and 1870 U.S. censuses.1473,1474,1475
Asha/Ashia Long was born in Apr 1820 at Whitesville, NC.1476 She died after 1900 at Ash, NC.
Asha/Ashia Long, et al. [see George Warren Babson], sold land on the east side of the New Britain Road, Stanley's Corner, Brunswick Co., NC, to W. M. Parker on 5 Dec 1881.1477
Asha/Ashia Long sold land on 7 Dec 1881 at a portion of a parcel of land, Brunswick Co, Two days later.1478 She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Babson (132); as a farmer with his wife and their three oldest children and Frank's mother Asha.1479
Children of George8 Babson (76) and Asha/Ashia Long were as follows:
He appeared on the 1880 census as a boarder with Rebecca Jones at Lees Township, Columbus Co., NC.
John Babson sold land on 5 Dec 1881 at east side of the New Britain Road, Stanley's Corner, Brunswick Co., NC, his wife Joanna, Charles Babson and his wife Rebecca, Franklin Babson, John H. Babson, and Aria Babson [Ashia], all of Brunswick Co.1480
John Babson sold land on 7 Dec 1881 at a portion of a parcel of land, Brunswick Co, Two days later.1481
From 1856 to 1859 Capt. Abraham Babson (77) owned the Schooner United States 69 feet in length which had been built in Essex in 1855 and was its commander in 1856.1485 One of his other vessels was the Schooner Charles A. Stetson lost on the Indian River on 22 Mar 1869. Another of his other vessels was the Schooner Equity which was ship-wreecked at Spectacle Island on 25 Oct 1870. He was a Master Mariner. He sailed to the Carolinas where he visited his brother, George, who had settled there in Brunswick County, North Carolina. He asked George and his wife to come back with him, saying he had enough money to last them a lifetime. They refused because George's wife said she did not want to live in New England.
Louisa W. Tarr was born on 14 Jul 1819 at Gloucester.1486 She died on 19 Jan 1866 at Gloucester at age 46.1487
Children of Capt. Abraham8 Babson (77) and Louisa W. Tarr were as follows:
Children of Capt. Abraham8 Babson (77) and Rosella A. Bearse (Wheaton) were:
The family appeared on the census of 1850 at Columbus Co. with their six eldest children.1496 They appear at Whiteville, Columbus Co, again on the census of 1860.1497 He enlisted on 24 Apr 1861 at age 44 and served as a Private in Company K, 20th N.C. Infantry during the Civil War and made application for a pension from Robeson County after the war. He was wounded on 1 Jul 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA.1498 He was discharged on 21 Sep 1863 "by reason of disability and wounds."1499
Irene "Rena" (--?--) was born circa 1820.1500
Children of Henry H8 Babson (78) and Irene "Rena" (--?--) were as follows:
He appeared as a son on the census of 1850 in the household of Henry H Babson (78) at Columbus Co.1502 He enlisted on 24 Apr 1861 at Columbus Co.1503 He was wounded at Malvern Hill, VA, on 1 Jul 1862.1504 He was captured on 1 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.1505
He appeared as a son on the census of 1850 in the household of Henry H Babson (78) at Columbus Co.1507 He served as a Private at Co. K, 20th N.N. Infantry, with his father.1508
He appeared as a son on the census of 1850 in the household of Henry H Babson (78) at Columbus Co.1510 They were living at Fairbluff Township, Columbus Co., NC, in 1900.1511
She appeared as a daughter on the census of 1850 in the household of Henry H Babson (78) at Columbus Co.1512
She appeared as a daughter on the census of 1850 in the household of Henry H Babson (78) at Columbus Co.1514
"Charles Babson of Columbus County" sold 100 acres on Long Bay, NC adjoining Joel Stephens. One of the witnesses was Horatio Babson. This deed was not registered for twenty years until Horatio appeared at court on 14 November 1859 to have it recorded.1521 The family appeared on the census of 1850 at Columbus Co. and Horatio is called a joiner. Nancy Williams, Ann Elizabeth Babson, and Andrew Jackson 'Jack' Babson (134) are with him and their house is right next door to his father, Charles.1522 They are still at Columbus Co. at the time of the in 1860 census with Horatio giving his occupation as "carpenter". His mother, age 70, and his brother, George, were also in the household when the enumerator called. In the household at this time is enumerated an unidentified Timothy Babson, age 70, and a George Babson, age 18.1523 He enlilsted at age 41 on 4 Mar 1862.1524 He served as a Private in Co. E, 36th (2nd Regiment), North Carolina Troops.1525
Nancy Williams was born circa 1823.1526 She died after 1901 perhaps near the community of Mount Olive, Columbus Co. He appeared as the wife on the census of 1850 at Columbus Co; a joiner.1527
Children of Horatio8 Babson (79) and Nancy Williams were as follows:
She appeared as a daughter on the census of 1850 in the household of Horatio Babson (79) at Columbus Co; a joiner.1530
Children of Lydia Plumer8 Babson and Stephen B. Elkins were as follows:
He was in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War, serving as a Private in Co. K, 20th N.C. Infantry.1536 He was twice wounded, once in his leg at Gettysburg on 5 Jul 1863 at which time he was captured.1537 He was again captured on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA.1538 He was imprisoned at Elmira, NY, until his release on 30 Jul 1865.1539 At the time of the 1880 census, they were living at Whiteville Township with their three eldest children and Laura's mother, Dorcas Fryer, age 70.1540
Laura Virginia Fryer was born on 6 Feb 1847. She died on 4 Jul 1915 at Chadbourn at age 68.
Children of George Washington8 Babson (80) and Laura Virginia Fryer all born at Chadbourn, Columbus Co., NC, were as follows:
Children of Suzanne (Julia Ann)8 Babson and Joseph Fisher were as follows:
There were no children of Suzanne (Julia Ann)8 Babson and A.J. Bright.
In the 1850 census Eben Elliott Babson (81) is listed as a school teacher and his mother, Judith, age 53, and his younger siblings Isabella, John and Emily, are members of the household.1543
Eben was a prominent citizen of Somersville, Mount Desert Island, being both the Town Clerk and a school teacher. About 120 years ago he attempted to compile a genealogy of the Babsons.
About two years after his marriage, on 22 April 1857, Eben purchased from Anthony Broaders, 50 acres of land with all the buildings. The parcel was part of lots # 98 and #99 of Peter's Plan, and lay west of the county road which led from Somersville to Northeast Harbor. It was bounded on the south by the land of David Richardson, on the north by land of Isaac Somes and on the west by the shore (Hancock Co. Deeds 105:128).1544 Their home was still standing in 1976.
Phebe S. Reed died on 24 Apr 1915.
Children of Eben Elliott8 Babson (81) and Phebe S. Reed were:
Her heirs were her cousin, Annie E. Emmerton of Blue Hills, Me., the daughter of John Somes Babson, and Paul R. Atherton of Yonkers, N.Y., son of Emily (Babson) Atherton.1546
He appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of his brother Eben Elliott.1551
John is listed as joiner in the 1860 census and his household consists of himself, his wife, and his 5 month old son, Franklin.1552 They lived next door to his grandfather, John Somes. That he had a carpentry shop is attested to by the deed of 14 September 1859 in which his mother, Judith (Somes) Babson, sells him for $20 a small parcel of land at Mt. Desert "butted and bounded beginning 28 feet east of John S. Babson's shop at a stake on the county road *."1553
John Somes Babson (82) wrote his will on 22 Aug 1868 and it was proved 6 Jan 1869.1554 His wife, Antoinette, received all his furniture, one third of his real estate and one cow. His son, Frank, received all the furniture that had belonged to his mother and one third of the real estate. His daughter "Anna" received the remaining third of the real estate and three sheep. He named his cousin, John Somes Babson, as his sole executor.1555 Eaton Clark, his sister's husband, was named guardian of the two children.1556
On 2 September 1874, six years later, Hugh Richardson, Anna's grandfather, was named as her guardian.1557 Anna was living with her grandmother, Mary Richardson, widow, at Mount Desert in 1880.1558
Angenora McFarland was born on 24 Feb 1841.1559 She died on 3 Sep 1865 at age 24.1560,1561
Children of John Somes8 Babson (82) and Angenora McFarland were:
Children of John Somes8 Babson (82) and Antoinette E. Richardson were:
She was admitted to the church at Mt. Desert 19 May 1867 and was dismissed later to Bangor, Me.
Children of Emily Noyes8 Babson and Capt. Benjamin Atherton were:
Paul T.9 Atherton; They had 3 other children who died young. He received a legacy from the estate of his cousin Judith Lorena Babson.1567
William Henry Swasey was mentioned in the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Susan Babson was born on 19 Jan 1827 at West Newbury, MA.1569
Susan Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Children of William Henry8 Swasey and Susan Babson were:
He was living with his family at Westbrook, Cumberland Co, in 1860 and he stated he was a cigar manufacturer.
Washington enlisted in Co. D, 1st Regiment, Maine Volunteer Infantry on 27 April 1861 and then into Co. E, 25th Regiment, Maine Infantry on 10 September 1862. He was mustered out with an honorable discharge at Portland on 10 July 1863. The reason given for his discharge was "nervous and physical prostration and heart disease." His Pension Certificate number was 510105. A friend, who had known him at the National Home for about four years, stated in 1890 that he was "of good character and habits. He was a man of advanced age and apparently rather religious in temperament."
Cordelia Knight was born circa 1832. Cordelia was 19 at the time of her marriage.
Children of Washington8 Babson (83) and Cordelia Knight all born at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME, were as follows:
As a wealthy merchant, he owned many sea going vessels. Among them were the schooners Denmark and Flying Arrow and the brigs Vulture and China. He was co-owner with his brother, Gorham, of the Denmark.1574
David served as a selectman for Rockport from 1840 through 1851 and for several years as "Surveyor of the Port of Gloucester."1575 He received a legacy from the estate of David Wallis Babson (45).1576 He appears at Rockport in the 1860 Federal Census as a merchant with real estate and personal estate each valued at $15,000.1577
Clara Lane was born on 13 Feb 1796 at Annisquam, MA.1578 She died on 15 Apr 1873 at Gloucester at age 77.1579
Children of David8 Babson (84) and Clara Lane all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Gorham was a merchant and ship owner. Among the vessels he owned were the schooners Denmark fron 1852-1856; the Gentile from 1854-1860; the Henry Horton from 1854-1857; the Convoy and the Revenue, both in 1855.1583
Gorham Babson (85) "fisherman" was appointed guardian of his son, John Leure, on 1 Sep 1846 as he had been left a bequest by Susan Leure.1584 He received a legacy from the estate of David Wallis Babson (45).1585
On 25 Apr 1853 Gorham, with his wife releasing her dower rights, along with his brother Horatio, whose wife also released her dower rights, and sister Susan, sold 12 acres in Rockport with the buildings thereon, located on the northerly side of the road leading from Sandy Bay Village to Folly Cove to his brother Joseph Babson (87) for $1000. This had been the property of their father.1586
Gorham and his family lived at Rockport. He was a State Representative for Gloucester in 1832-34 and served as the Collector of Customs for the District of Gloucester, a position he held at the time of the 1860 Federal Census.1587
Mary D. Haraden was born at sea aboard the U.S.S. Constitution on 5 Nov 1808. She died on 21 Nov 1883 at Gloucester at age 75.1588 Her death was also recorded at Chelsea.1589 She was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Rockport.
Along with her sons John and George, Mary owned the Break O'Day in 1860.1590
Children of Gorham8 Babson (85) and Mary D. Haraden were as follows:
He was the co-owner of five schooners: Break O'Day, Narcissa, Revenue, Witchcraft, and Flying Cloud.. He was also co-owner of the brig Vulture.1592 With his brother John Leure he jointly owned the China, a brig of 186 tons.
George Babson also was a real estate agent in both Chelsea and Boston. His brother, Frank, boarded with them at 120 Boylston St. from 1883 to 1886 and at 124 Boylston in 1886 and 1887.
George Babson left a will on 29 Jun 1887 and proved 29 Nov 1895, naming his wife; his brothers Nathaniel, Alphonso, and Frank; and several nieces and nephews.1593
Frank, boarded with his brother George at 120 Boylston St. from 1883 to 1886 and at 124 Boylston in 1886 and 1887.
Francis Brown Babson was mentioned in the will of his brother George Babson on 29 Jun 1887.1598
Like his brothers, Horatio was both a merchant and a shop owner. He owned, along with his brother Gorham and brother-in-law, John Ladd, the schooner Gentile; the brigs Vulture and China; the Pilot, a two-master of 60 feet in length. She had been registered on 21 April 1860 and was lost only 8 months later on 20 December 1860. He also was a co-owner of the Mary D. Babson, who was lost near Old House Cove on 21 March 1861.1605
Horatio Babson (86) received a legacy from the estate of his father, David Wallis Babson (45).1606
On 25 Apr 1853 Horatio Babson (86), with his wife releasing her dower rights, along with his brother Gorham, whose wife also released her dower rights, and sister Susan, sold 12 acres in Rockport with the buildings thereon, located on the northerly side of the road leading from Sandy Bay Village to Folly Cove to his brother Joseph Babson (87) for $1000. This had been the property of their father.1607
Horatio Babson (86) appeared on the Federal census of 1860 listed as a merchant with real estate and personal property valued at $15,000 each.1608 But when he died in 1871 his intestate estate was determined to "probably be insufficient to pay his debts" in 1871.1609
Mary Norwood Pool was born on 3 Mar 1814 at Gloucester.1610 She died on 9 Dec 1886 at Rockport at age 72 of paralysis.1611
Mary Norwood Pool left a will naming all her surviving children.1612
Children of Horatio8 Babson (86) and Mary Norwood Pool were as follows:
She and George lived at East Cambridge in 1872. They lived at Rockport in 1886.1613
He was a fish dealer.
She and Joseph Edwin Hartwell lived at Rockport in 1886.
Adelia Babson was mentioned in the will on 24 Oct 1960 proved of her nephew Franklin Woodbury Babson.1617
He lived at Pigeon Cove, Rockport. He was a fisherman and stone cutter.
Joseph Babson (87) received a legacy from the estate of David Wallis Babson (45).1624
On 25 Apr 1853 Joseph Babson (87) bought 12 acres in Rockport with the buildings thereon, located on the northerly side of the road leading from Sandy Bay Village to Folly Cove from his siblings for $1000. This had been the property of their father.1625 On 27 Jun 1853 his mother sold her claim, especially to her dower rights, to Joseph for $100. On 27 Jun 1853 Joseph Babson (87) sold part of this property to Ezra Perkins.1626
Bond for the administration of Joseph's estate was made on 20 May 1878.1627
Maria Woodbury was born on 21 Nov 1810 at Newburyport. She died on 29 Feb 1872 at Rockport at age 61.1628
Joseph and Marias children were born at Gloucester, in the section that was set off as Rockport in 1841.
Children of Joseph8 Babson (87) and Maria Woodbury were as follows:
They moved to Stockton, Calif, having left Pigeon Cove 1 Jan 1861. She and Roscoe Wheeler lived at San Francisco in 1892.
He was a trader at Rockport.
The probate of his estate named his widow, Lizetta, and his siblings. The estate inventory included the Joseph Babson homestead, valued at $2767.1636
Lizetta Ames was born at Martinicus Island, Knox Co., Maine 12 May 1845; died at Rockport 21 Oct 1926.1637
She was a school teacher in 1870.
Mary McRea's parents were from Scotland.
Mary McRea (McDonald) and Marie Babson appeared on the census of 1880 at Granite St, Rockport.1647 She lived at 252 Dudley St., Boston, at the time of her death.
Children of Joseph8 Babson (87) and Mary McRea (McDonald) were:
Marie Babson and Mary McRea (McDonald) appeared on the census of 1880 at Granite St, Rockport.1651 She was a private secretary for many years with a travel agency. She was active in the Women's Overseas League. She and Fred R. Cushing lived at Moose Hill Rd. near the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon, from 1932 until her death.
John S. Ladd was part owner of the schooner Gentile.
John S. Ladd served as administrator of the estate of his father-in-law David Wallis Babson (45).1655
Children of Adelia8 Babson and John S. Ladd were:
Children of Mary8 Babson and Philemon Noble were:
He was a farmer at Rockport. He and Mary Witham appeared on the 1860 and 1870 census at Rockport.
Mary Witham was born on 18 Apr 1808 at Gloucester.1665 She died on 27 Jan 1899 at Rockport at age 90.1666
Children of Isaac8 Babson (88) and Mary Witham were as follows:
He never married.
Children of Abigail8 Babson and Nathaniel Kimball Watson all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Her estate was probated on 10 Oct 1865 naming Daniel Tarr Babson (89), Sarah Elizabeth Babson, Joseph Henry Babson (90), Samuel W. Brown and Thomas J. Foster as an heir.
Samuel W. Brown. Her estate was probated on 10 Oct 1865 naming Samuel W. Brown as an heir.
Children of Hannah8 Babson and Samuel W. Brown all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Her estate was probated on 10 Oct 1865. Juliann Babson was mentioned.
Children of Juliann8 Babson and Capt. Thomas Jefferson Foster were as follows:
Her estate was probated on 10 Oct 1865 naming Thomas J. Foster as an heir.
Charlotte B. Babson was mentioned in the will of her father, Capt. Joseph Babson (47) on 22 Feb 1839.1702,1703
Children of Charlotte B.8 Babson and Jeremiah Foster were:
Emily Babson was mentioned in the will of her father, Capt. Joseph Babson (47) on 22 Feb 1839.1707,1708
Children of Emily8 Babson and Joseph Sayward were:
150. Daniel Tarr8 Babson (89) (Joseph7, William6, William5, John4, Richard3, James2, Thomas1); born 12 Jun 1814 at Gloucester;1711 married Nancy Derby, daughter of John Derby and Susan Atkinson, 10 Oct 1850 at Gloucester;1712 died 4 Oct 1886 at Gloucester at age 72.1713
On 22 Feb 1839 Daniel Tarr Babson (89) was a beneficiary of the will of his father Capt. Joseph Babson (47), receiving his homestead (located on the westerly side of Washington Street,Gloucester), silver watch, quadrant, charts, spy glass and rifle.1714,1715
Daniel Tarr Babson (89) was the owner of the 71 ton schooner Clarion in 1859. Her estate was probated on 10 Oct 1865 naming Daniel Tarr Babson (89) as an heir.
At the time of the 1870 Federal census Daniel was residing at Gloucester with his family. He called himself a painter. His son Joseph was a sailmaker, and the other five children were attending school.1716
When Daniel died in 1886, his heirs were his widow and his children, all of Gloucester.1717
Nancy Derby was born on 19 Jul 1817 at Salem. Nancy's father had served as a gunner a board the U.S.S. Constitution in 1812.
Children of Daniel Tarr8 Babson (89) and Nancy Derby all born at Gloucester were as follows:
She was an active member of the D.A.R., #26850. She received a legacy from the estate of her brother Walter C. Babson.1719 She never married.
He lived with Joseph Babson (148) at 120 Washington Street until he married. He was a carpenter by trade. He lived at 152 Washington St., Gloucester. His heirs were his brothers and sisters and his nephew Sumner C. Babson.1723
She received a legacy from the estate of her brother Walter C. Babson.1726 She never married.
Her estate was probated on 10 Oct 1865 naming Sarah Elizabeth Babson as an heir.
George W. Plumer was born circa Dec 1817. He died on 3 Feb 1887 at Gloucester age 69y 2m.1729 He was a mariner. Her estate was probated on 10 Oct 1865. George W. Plumer was mentioned.
Children of Sarah Elizabeth8 Babson and George W. Plumer were as follows:
Joseph Henry Babson (90) was a beneficiary of the will of his father, Capt. Joseph Babson (47) on 22 Feb 1839, receiving the Davidson house.1736,1737 Her estate was probated on 10 Oct 1865 naming Joseph Henry Babson (90) as an heir.
Joseph was a trader and ship owner. He owned various vessels; among them were the schooners Clarion, which he owned with Gustavus Griffin, the West Gleam which he owned with his brother-in-law George Plumer, and the Narcissa.1738
After Joseph's death, his widow Jane was appointed guardian for their three surviving children.1739
Joseph Henry Babson (90) and Jane M. Daniels appeared on the census of 1880 at 115 Washington St., Gloucester.1740
Jane M. Daniels was born on 18 Jun 1837 at Gloucester.1741 She married secondly Josiah Obear Jr., son of Josiah Obear and Elizabeth Haskell, of Beverly on 24 Dec 1875 at Gloucester. Josiah was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery with his deceased wife on 14 July 1896, age 63.1742
Jane M. Daniels was buried on 11 Oct 1911 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester.
Children of Joseph Henry8 Babson (90) and Jane M. Daniels all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Fitz James Babson (91) was a beneficiary of the will of his father Capt. Joseph Babson (47) on 22 Feb 1839, receiving the Allen house and the field near the burying place.1755,1756
Fitz James Babson (91) was a State Representative from Gloucester in both 1858 and 1860 and for Middlefield in 1891.
Fitz James Babson (91) served during the Civil War, enrolling on 1 September 1861 as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company C, 23rd Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Co. I on 26 July 1862 and on 1 July 1863 he was promoted to the rank of Captain and given command of Company A.
He served with the 25th Company of Unattached Military at Boston from 7 December 1864, when he was appointed by the Regimental Commander, Col. Elwell, at Newport News, Virginia, to proceed north to Massachusetts and serve as a recruiting officer for the Regiment. He apparently remained in this position until 29 June 1865 when he was mustered out at Gallop's Island in Boston Harbor.1757 Her estate was probated on 10 Oct 1865 naming Daniel Tarr Babson (89), Sarah Elizabeth Babson, Joseph Henry Babson (90), Samuel W. Brown and Thomas J. Foster as an heir.
Fitz James Babson (91) appeared on the Federal census of 1870 at Gloucester where he is the Collector of Customs.1758
Fitz's obituary stated that he was a charter member of Post 45, Grand Army of the Republic, and that he served as Collector for The Port of Gloucester for 16 years, being removed when President Cleveland came into office.1759
Sarah Elizabeth Proctor was born on 3 Feb 1830 at Gloucester.1760 She died on 24 May 1882 at Gloucester at age 52.1761 Sarah's son-in-law, Elias P. Burnham, was appointed administrator of her estate on 3 Jul 1893.1762
Children of Fitz James8 Babson (91) and Sarah Elizabeth Proctor all born at Gloucester were as follows:
There were no children of Fitz James8 Babson (91) and Mary Jane McElwain.
He appeared on the census of 1860 at Gloucester listed as a rigger.1767
Mary Moores Medley was born on 16 Apr 1804 at Gloucester.1768 She died on 3 Aug 1886 at Gloucester at age 82.1769 She appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of James Babson (92) at Gloucester.1770
Children of James8 Babson (92) and Mary Moores Medley all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Children of Jane8 Babson and Jacob Madison all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Children of Jane8 Babson and George Augustus Brewton both born at Gloucester were as follows:
He appeared on the census of 1860. His occupation was mariner, although he was in reality a master mariner.1787
Eliza Blatchford was born on 10 Dec 1816 at Gloucester.1788 She died on 10 Dec 1889 at Gloucester at age 73 of cancer.1789 She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester, with her husband.
Children of Philip8 Babson (93) and Eliza Blatchford were as follows:
He was a sail maker at Boston from 1836 to 1841 when he moved to Cohasset. He lived there until his death except for a brief timewhen he resided at Chelsea with his family in 1851 and as a boarder at 388 Hanover Street, Boston in 1854.1793
Maria Antoinette Wood was born on 16 Jan 1809 possibly at Cohasset. She married Timothy Welman Brown, son of John Brown and Polly Stanwood, on 30 Aug 1874 at Boston as his third wife.1794
Children of James8 Babson (94) and Maria Antoinette Wood were as follows:
Children of Ruth8 Babson and Henry Ward were as follows:
He came from Maine to Ohio with his parents about 1817. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Salem, Washington Co., OH; age 46, born in Maine, along with his wife, born in Ohio, and seven of his children. Living next door was Lydia's older brother Curtis Doane, age 60, born in CT.1806 He appeared on the census of 1880. with his wife. Their daughter Anna and her husband lived next door while their sons Joseph and his wife and Hazelton and his wife lived on the other side.1807 Mr. Ralph Schroeder of the Washington County Historical Society assisted with research there in the 1970's and was unable to uncover any deeds or probate records for Daniel or his father Samuel.
Lydia Porter Stanley was born on 2 Aug 1817. She died on 18 Jul 1845 at Lower Salem at age 27.
Children of Daniel Tarr8 Babson (95) and Lydia Porter Stanley all born at Lower Salem, OH, were as follows:
Children of Daniel Tarr8 Babson (95) and Lydia Doane all born at Lower Salem, OH, were as follows:
She appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Daniel Tarr Babson (95) at Salem, Washington Co., OH.1812
Almer Porter was born on 10 May 1810. He died on 21 Aug 1882 at age 72. He was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Salem, OH.
Children of Mary8 Babson and Almer Porter were as follows:
He was at Boston in 1842 living at Broadway near "C" Street. The Boston City Directory first lists him as a tailor.1814 He lived at 8 Purchase St., Boston, on 11 Mar 1851 when his daughter Eliza was born. The following year they lived at 63 Border Street in East Boston, after which his name disappears from the City Directory.
Jane (--?--) was born at Groton, VT, according to her daughter, Eliza's birth record. She was a hairdresser at 1 Chapman St., Boston, in 1856 after which her name disappears from the City Directory.1815 She and her daughters, Emma E. Babson and Eliza F. "Lizzie" Babson moved to Lincoln in 1857 following her husband's death. A close examination of the original records of Lincoln revealed no other births or deaths for the Babsons other than that of daughter, Lizzie, nor was there a remarriage for the widow Jane.
Children of William H.8 Babson (96) and Jane (--?--) were as follows:
She moved with her mother Jane (--?--) at Lincoln in 1857.
She moved with her mother Jane (--?--) at Lincoln in 1857.
Joseph Babson III (97) served as administrator of the estate of Joseph Babson Jr. (52) on 30 Dec 1828 at Essex Co., MA.1825 William Collins, an uncle due to his marriage to Anna Somes Babson, was appointed guardian of Joseph's only child on 29 Mar 1831.1826
Sarah Eliza Woodbury was born on 9 Jun 1804 at Gloucester.1827
Sarah Eliza Woodbury served as administrix of the estate of her husband, Joseph Babson III (97) on 29 Dec 1829 at Essex Co., MA.1828 She appears in the Chelsea City Directory of 1864 as "Mrs. Eliza Babson, widow, house at 18 Carmel Street."
Children of Joseph8 Babson III (97) and Sarah Eliza Woodbury were:
He appears in the Chelsea City Directory as Joseph E. Babson, "book agent." Joseph was a frequent contributor to Boston newspapers under the pseudonym "Tom Folio." He was an ardent student and particularly fond of the English Prose writers. He edited an edition of Charles Lamb's works. He left a very fine library which at one point was the property of Mrs. Caroline W. Clinkard.1831
Joseph Edward Babson left a will on 7 Dec 1874 at Middlesex Co.1832 His obituary appeared in the The New York Times on 26 Apr 1875 and told of his passion for the Old English writers.
The last record found in MA for John was as a surety on a bond of Samuel Newman to settle his father's estate at Newburyport 30 March 1830. He apparently moved to Greenport, New Shelter Island, Long Island about 1830-1. He and Minerva Loper, of New London, CT sold land that had belonged to his father at Newburyport on 14 May 1836 to his brother David Babson (99).1835 They appear at Southhampton in the 1840 U.S. Census, but had moved to New Haven, CT the next year according to the New Haven City Directory. John's trade was listed as "block maker." They returned to Long Island by 1852. He appeared on the census of 1860 at East Hampton, Sag Harbor, NY. The "E. Loper, age 81" living in his household is believed to be his wife's mother.1836
There were no children of John Balch8 Babson (98) and Abigail Greenleaf.
Children of John Balch8 Babson (98) and Minerva Loper were as follows:
Appears at Sag Harbor, L. I. in the 1860 census as a sailor, age 20. It's possible he served in the Navy during the Civil War.
She was in 1860 called a "spooler" in the 1860 Census.
David Babson (99) bought land that had belonged to his father from John Balch Babson (98) on 14 May 1836 at Newburyport.1840 He appeared on the census of 1850 at Groton and is called an engineer.1841 He are still at Groton on the census of 1860 where he is called a "patent maker." Their daughter Martha and her husband Frederic Stein are living with them.1842
Harriet D. Miner was born on 7 Dec 1817 at Groton, CT. She married Capt. Jeremiah Congdon. She was the widow of Capt. Jeremiah Congdon. She died on 1 Nov 1870 at Groton, CT, at age 52. She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Babson (99) at Groton.1843 She appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of David Babson (99) at Groton.1844
Children of David8 Babson (99) and Harriet D. Miner were as follows:
(an unknown value).
Robert M. Merrill served as administrator of the estate of Anna "Nancy" Sawyer on 15 Feb 1848 at Essex Co., MA.1847
Children of Anne Sawyer8 Babson and Robert M. Merrill were as follows:
He was pastor of the Plainesville, OH Congregational Church.
Mary Ann Babb was born on 13 Jul 1820 at Hampstead, NH.1851 She died possibly in NY. On 21 Oct 1863 Mary Ann Babb a widow, was living at 38 Portland Ave., Brooklyn, NY, when she appealed to the government for some financial assistance following the death of her son as she had been dependent on the money he was sending her every month. Her claim was rejected despite statements made by Anna G. Babb and Lydia G. Knight of Brooklyn about her need for assistance.1852
Children of James Monroe8 Babson (100) and Mary Ann Babb were as follows:
He enlisted at the age of 18 in the 9th Battery of Masachusetts Artillery on 29 Jul 1862 at Boston. A poignant letter written by Company Commander, Capt. John Bigelow to Edwin's mother stated:
"He first complained Monday morning of feeling unwell and attended sick call. Through the day he had no alarming symptoms and we hoped to have him splendidly restored to duty. At 11:30 o'clock P.M., he was attacked with spasms and became insensible ... Since he first responded to his countrie's call in its hour of need, his conduct has been exceptional as a soldier and a man. He has never received a correction from his officers and his genial disposition has won for him a place in the hearts of his comrades ... May this sudden visitation of death prove a wholesome warning that none of us may be overtaken unprepared for the great and final charge - thus death will be deprived of its sting and the grave swallowed up in victory. Please command my services for any assistance I can render towards your procuring the bounty and pension that may be your due. I will forward his ring immediately on notification of your receipt of this."
George was a ship carpenter and joiner and he resided in Newbury and Newburyport, where he is buried.
Almira Moody was born circa 1817 at Kingston, Rockingham Co., NH. She died on 22 Apr 1866 at Newburyport.1858
Children of George W.8 Babson (101) and Almira Moody were as follows:
There were no children of George W.8 Babson (101) and Mary Ann Clark.
James Choate was born in 1815. He died in 1901.
Children of Ruth L.8 Babson and James Choate were as follows:
169. Martha D.8 Babson (Lydia7, Joseph6, Joseph5, John4, Richard3, James2, Thomas1); born 27 Feb 1822 at Sedgwick, ME;1876 married Samuel Cheney 30 Dec 1841 at Newburyport.1877
Children of Martha D.8 Babson and Samuel Cheney were as follows:
He lived at 5th Street between J and K Streets, Sacramento, CA, on the south side of the city.1880
Seth Paris Babson (102) lived at 5th Street between J and K Streets, Sacramento, CA, in 1857 on the south side of the city, according to the Sacramento City Directory.1881 He lived at Sacramento, CA, on 14 Jun 1866 based on a deed from his father and mother.1882
Then on 14 June 1866 they sold land and a building in Newburyport to their son, Seth Babson, then of Sacramento, California.1883 He was at San Francisco, CA, in 1903, an architect with an office in the Phelan building and his residence at Alameda.1884
Their youngest son, Stephen Edwards, a remarkable gentleman at the age of 94, wrote on 7 July 1975 of his parents:
One of the interesting and perhaps unusual things in the Babson-Smith alliance is the fact that my grandfather on my mother's side - Stephen Smith - and my father were about the same age and both came from Massachusetts to California at the same time, Stephen from New Bedford and Seth from Newburyport. Stephen ran away to sea and was with his uncle, Capt. Stephen Smith of Baltimore, for a number of years before Capt. Smith gave up traveling to all the ports of the world and settled on a Mexican Grant on the coast at Bodega - 100 miles north of San Francisco and there my mother was born. ...
My father, Seth Paris ("Paris" is a mystery) came around the Horn, arriving at San Francisco in March 1850, but soon left for the gold fields at Coloma where the discovery was first made. The whole area was teeming with gold seekers, with little luck, and nearby Hangtown, now know as Placerville, became a place of gambling carousers, which was not to my father's liking, so he left and went to Sacramento. There he developed his native skill as a carpenter and eventually became a most capable architect and designed and constructed many of the homes of the pioneer families, notably the Crockers and Stanfords, now still standing as historical memories of those days. In 1875 he moved to Alameda, there building the home in which I was born (the house still standing as good as the day it was built 100 years ago)
.1885
Juanita Josepha Smith was born at Bodega, CA.
Children of Seth Paris8 Babson (102) and Juanita Josepha Smith were as follows:
He and Mabel Whitney lived at Santa Monica, CA. He and Mabel Whitney lived at San Diego, CA. He and Mabel Whitney lived at Pacific Palisades, CA. He had no issue children. He was an electrical engineer.
"My whole active life has been involved in bringing raw land into a state of productivity." He was educated at University of California, Berkeley, CA. He purchased land at Imperial Valley, CA. He purchased land at San Joaquin Valley, CA. He purchased land at Sacramento Valley, CA. He purchased land at Napa Valley, CA, homesteaded land.
Capt. Nelson Herrick was born on 3 Dec 1812. He died on 25 Nov 1877 at Brooklin, ME, at age 64.1891
Children of Mary Jane8 Babson and Capt. Nelson Herrick were as follows:
Isaac N. Cole died at Brooklin, ME.
Children of Lois H.8 Babson and Isaac N. Cole were as follows:
He was a seaman in his early years.
He fought in the Civil War. He joined at Company H, 4th Regiment, ME Volunteer Infantry, Blue Hill, ME, on 22 Oct 1861.1906 On 1 Mar 1862 Lt. Joseph B. Babson (103) was promoted to Corporal. He fought with the at Division Provost Guard between 7 Mar 1862 and 24 Apr 1862. In Aug 1862 Lt. Joseph B. Babson (103) was in the hospital at Point Lookout, MD.
He was in the hospital at Harrison's Landing, MD, in Aug 1862. He was promoted to 3rd Sergeant on 1 Jan 1863. On 15 Jul 1863 Lt. Joseph B. Babson (103) promoted to 1st Sergeant [?to replace] 1st Sgt. Ingalls who had been killed in action two weeks earlier. On 27 Nov 1863 Lt. Joseph B. Babson (103) suffered a gunshot wound in his right thigh.
On 23 Dec 1863 Lt. Joseph B. Babson (103) re-enlisted at Brandywine, VA, At this time, he listed his occupation as seaman. On 31 May 1864, Lt. Joseph B. Babson (103) at arrived at McDougall Army Hospital, Fort Schuyler, NY. On 19 Jul 1864, Lt. Joseph B. Babson (103) transferred to the at Army hospital, Augusta, ME.1907 William H. Randall, Assistant Surgeon for the 19th Maine Volunteers, declared him fit for Military duty on 29 Oct 1864 at Petersburg, VA.1908 He was promoted to rank of 2nd Lieutenant, Company F, 19th Regiment Maine Infantry on 29 Oct 1864. On 31 May 1865 at Bailey's Crossroads, VA, Lt. Joseph B. Babson (103) was mustered out as lieutenant of Company F, 19th Regiment Maine Infantry.1909 .
He was a farmer in his later years. He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father Joseph and his mother Emma "Emmy" Brown at Brooklin, ME.1910 He served as selectman between 1880 and 1883 at Brooklin, ME. He served as selectman between 1889 and 1891 at Brooklin, ME.
Martha K. Bradford was born on 6 Jun 1844 at Jay, ME. She died on 10 Apr 1898 at Brooklin, ME, at age 53 of pneumonia.1911 She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Joseph Babson (54) and Emma "Emmy" Brown Freethy at Brooklin, ME, with Lt. Joseph B. Babson (103) and Jessie M. Babson.1912 She died of pneumonia.
Children of Lt. Joseph B.8 Babson (103) and Martha K. Bradford both born at Brooklin, ME, were as follows:
She was buried at the Baptist Cemetery, Brooklin, ME.
There were no children of Lt. Joseph B.8 Babson (103) and Ann Judson Tibbetts.
Rodney was named for his mother's nephew, the son of Lemuel Smith, Jr. who had been lost at sea 3 Oct 1848 at the age of 21. By 1860 Daniel has retired from the sea and is listed in the census as a farmer and his son Rodney Rodolph is now a sailor.1918
Daniel is still at Brooklin in the 1880 Federal census, at the age of 80 and living with him are his son Rodolph and his wife, Elva and Daniel's granddaughter, Rae.1919
Angelia wrote her will 7 Jan 1889 and it was proved 8 Feb 1892 (Suffolk Co. Probate #653:111). In it she named Jane E. Smith of Boston, Rae and Harold, children of her brother Rodney Rodolph, who was to be her executor and to have all her real estate.1920 Was the only surviving child in his family. He lost his first and third children as infants, and his first wife, Elva, while they lived in Maine.
He lived Perhaps in an effort to find a better life, he and his second wife, Geneva, and the surviving children moved to Massachusetts, but only one child married and her only daughter to have survived infancy died childless.
Elva E. Nutter was born on 13 Mar 1850 at Brooklin, ME. She died on 4 Jul 1892 at Brooklin, ME, at age 42.
Daniel is still at Brooklin in the 1880 Federal census, at the age of 80 and living with him are his son Rodolph and his wife, Elva and Daniel's granddaughter, Rae.1921
Children of Rodney Rodolph8 Babson (104) and Elva E. Nutter all born at Brooklin, ME, were as follows:
Angelia wrote her will 7 Jan 1889 and it was proved 8 Feb 1892 (Suffolk Co. Probate #653:111). In it she named Jane E. Smith of Boston, Rae and Harold, children of her brother Rodney Rodolph, who was to be her executor and to have all her real estate.1928 He was at chauffeur. Did not marry.
Children of Rodney Rodolph8 Babson (104) and Geneva Estella Staples were:
She was educated in 1922 at Mass School of Art. She was at MA a drafts person with Metcalf and Eddy. She was at Gloucester in 1958 made water improvements for the town.
William Kitteredge Babson (105) died 15 Jun 1863 at Brooklin, ME, at age 27. William was only 28 years old when he died. He had caught pneumonia while returning to Maine from Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where his brother Charles lay critically wounded during the Civil War. William had gone to the hospital to aid his brother, who was thought to be dying. Ironically, his brother survived, but he died, leaving a widow and baby daughter; buried at the Baptist Cemetery, Brooklin.
Cynthia Teresa Herrick was born on 4 Jun 1839 at Brooklin, ME. She married Sgt. Mark Hatch Grindle, son of Ichabod Grindle and Judith (--?--), circa 1866. She died on 10 Jun 1920 at Brooklin, ME, at age 81.
Cynthia was appointed guardian for their daughter, Minnie on 28 October 1863. The accounting indicated that she owned 25 acres at Brooklin and a half pew in the Baptist Meeting House.1933
In her will, dated 18 September 1919, Cynthia left her house and lot at Brooklin to her grandson, Harvey L. Wells, and her money to her granddaughter, Maud S. Newcomb, of Portland.1934
Children of William Kitteredge8 Babson (105) and Cynthia Teresa Herrick were:
The administration of Charles' estate named his three children and though it showed no real estate, he did have a total of $2550 in the bank.1938
His military records indicate that he enlisted at Brooklin, Maine on 28 July 1862 for a period of three years in Lt. A. T. Somerby's Co. K, of the 16th Maine Regiment; that he was 5'9" tall, of light complexion, blue eyes and auburn hair and that his occupation on enlistment was that of mariner (Military Record, National Archives, Washington, D.C.). While serving with his company, attached to the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division of the 1st Army Corps, during a battle outside of Fredericksburg, Virginia he received a gunshot wound to his left leg on 13 December 1862. His wound ultimately required amputation at the thigh (Certificate of Disability for Discharge, National Archives, Washington, D.C.). He was first sent to the General Hospital in Washington, D.C. and then on 16 October 1863 he received his disability discharge from the Lovell General Hospital at Portsmouth Grove, Rhode Island.1939 He was Later Charles became Keeper of Pumpkin Island Light House, situated in Penobscot Bay at the entrance of Eggemoggin Reach where they remained for 32 years. At the head of Little Deer Isle he bought land and founded the Eggemoggin Summer Colony, which flourished under their loving sponsorship. Charles served the town of Brooklin as town clerk in 1864-66 and as a selectman in 1864. He also held the position of town treasurer.
At their golden wedding anniversary on 8 November 1915, a special poem written by his former nurse was read and gifts were presented by their former summer boarders. "The kind deeds and great love bestowed on all who knew them could never be counted or described.".
On 16 November 1922, the day before his death, Charles sold "for one dollar and other valuable consideration" to his son William Kitteredge all the land in the survey of John G. Eaton dated October 1905 and "owned by me that has not been transferred by me previous to this date at Eggemoggin, so called, on Little Deer Isle." This deed was not recorded until 7 May 1925.1940 Their descendants held a family reunion at Little Deer Isle on 4 September 1960 for which this memoir was written:
Charles Leroy Babson was preparing to become a teacher when the Civil War broke out in 1861. On July 28, 1862, at the age of 21 years, he enlisted in Co. K, 16th Regt. of the Maine Infantry. Just before entering the service, he became engaged to his boyhood sweetheart, Georgianna Herrick. In July 1863 [13 Dec 1862 according to his pension (#24167)], he was wounded in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a bullet entering his left leg - gangrene set in so it was necessary to amputate the leg just below the hip ... A message came from Army Headquarters that (he) was dead. His brother, William Kitteredge Babson, went to R.I. to bring the body home... Meanwhile his Nurse, Susan Woolsey, detected movement in one of his fingers...they worked him over and finally brought him back to life.
His brother, William, returned home alone. On the trip he caught pneumonia and he died in a few weeks.
Georgianna A. Herrick was born on 8 Jan 1846 at Brooklin. She died on 4 Feb 1917 at Sargentville at age 71. She is called "Georgia A." on her tombstone.
Children of Charles Leroy8 Babson (106) and Georgianna A. Herrick all born at Eggemoggin, Deer Isle, ME, were as follows:
She and Nancy Babson sold land, signing the deed on 15 Nov 1884.1943
Samuel W. Tainter was born circa Sep 1844. He died on 2 May 1910.1944
Samuel W. Tainter bought land from his in-laws, John Walker Babson (58) and Nancy Babson on 3 Jul 1883 at Brooklin, ME.1945
Children of Sarah Joanna8 Babson and Samuel W. Tainter were as follows:
He went west.
Walter was born in 1881, died in 1975.
In his will, dated 4 December 1879 and proved 4 February 1880, John left among some other things, his "beloved wife Emma H." all his household goods, farming tools, one boat, lobster traps, $400 in government bonds, and the homestead farm. This farm was located at Brooklin and was bounded "beginning at the shore of Eggemoggin Reach at the land of J. P. B. Batcheler, then northeasterly by Batchelers land to the road leading from Naskeag Point, then westerly by sd road to land of David Roberts [his son-in-law] and then south to Eggemoggin Reach..." (It is part of original lot #41 in the first division of lots in the township.) John M. also names his three daughters, Mrs. Susan Judge, Mrs. Ellen Roberts and Mrs. Julia Jackson. He appointed his son-in-law Daniel Jackson executor. The inventory of his estate included ½ pew in the Baptist Meeting House, 25 acres of land and 50 lobster traps.
Interred in the John M. Babson Lot in the Brooklin Cemetery along with John, are his wife Emma (Herrick) Babson, all their children except for Julia (Babson) Jackson, and two grandchildren, Alice S. and Rose E. Judge.
Charles Judge Jr. was born in 1834 at County Sligo, Ireland.
Children of Susan Cole8 Babson and Charles Judge Jr. were as follows:
Interred in the John M. Babson Lot in the Brooklin Cemetery along with John, are his wife Emma (Herrick) Babson, all their children except for Julia (Babson) Jackson, and two grandchildren, Alice S. and Rose E. Judge.
She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her grandmother Emma Brown Herrick at Hancock Co., ME; In 1880 Emma had her granddaughter Jennie Judge, age 16, living with her.1956
Interred in the John M. Babson Lot in the Brooklin Cemetery along with John, are his wife Emma (Herrick) Babson, all their children except for Julia (Babson) Jackson, and two grandchildren, Alice S. and Rose E. Judge. Julia Rebecca Babson left a will on 21 Nov 1929. Her will left a small sum to Charles Eric Judge and all the rest to her niece, Alice S. Judge.1957
In his will, dated 4 December 1879 and proved 4 February 1880, John left among some other things, his "beloved wife Emma H." all his household goods, farming tools, one boat, lobster traps, $400 in government bonds, and the homestead farm. This farm was located at Brooklin and was bounded "beginning at the shore of Eggemoggin Reach at the land of J. P. B. Batcheler, then northeasterly by Batchelers land to the road leading from Naskeag Point, then westerly by sd road to land of David Roberts [his son-in-law] and then south to Eggemoggin Reach..." (It is part of original lot #41 in the first division of lots in the township.) John M. also names his three daughters, Mrs. Susan Judge, Mrs. Ellen Roberts and Mrs. Julia Jackson. He appointed his son-in-law Daniel Jackson executor. The inventory of his estate included ½ pew in the Baptist Meeting House, 25 acres of land and 50 lobster traps.
Interred in the John M. Babson Lot in the Brooklin Cemetery along with John, are his wife Emma (Herrick) Babson, all their children except for Julia (Babson) Jackson, and two grandchildren, Alice S. and Rose E. Judge.
Children of Ellen M.8 Babson and David Roberts were:
180. Ann Elizabeth8 Dougherty (Eliza7Babson, Abraham6, Joseph5, John4, Richard3, James2, Thomas1); born 15 Jul 1831; married George Stanley.
Children of Ann Elizabeth8 Dougherty and George Stanley were as follows:
Children of Abraham8 Perkins include:
George was a school teacher for a number of years. Later he became a wool buyer, traveling throughout the west. He was shoe store operator at Foxcroft, ME, in 1887. He later founded a lumber business, which he incorporated as Babson and Company in 1907. At the time of the birth of his first child, he also called himself a dealer in coal, as well as lumber.
George wrote a will on 25 Mar 1909 leaving his wife, Jessie, all his furniture, books, etc. and "the use of our house on Winter Street" until her death. His son Horace received "the money in the savings bank." The servants were to receive six months pay. All his wild lands went to his two younger sons and at their mother's death, they were to divide the estate. The estate inventory which was appraised at $538,308.54, included mortgages he held in Georgia totalling with interest $72,120.94, 135 shares of Draper Corporation stock valued at $20,520, and $372,513.12 in bonds. The Mayo House at Foxcroft was appraised for $8,000.1965
Lillian A. Perkins was born in Mar 1864 at Penobscot, ME. She married secondly William E. Skillin of Los Angeles, California. Her father was a Master Mariner and also a Justice of the Peace.
Children of George Jay8 Babson (107) and Lillian A. Perkins were:
Jessie Nita Oakes was a beneficiary of the will of her husband George Jay Babson (107).1966 She lived at Leesburg, VA, on 30 Nov 1923.1967
Children of George Jay8 Babson (107) and Jessie Nita Oakes both born at Dover-Foxcroft, ME, were as follows:
Keith Oakes Babson was a beneficiary of the will of his father George Jay Babson (107).1970
He was a superintendent of the ice works at Brooksville.1973
Edwin Perkins Babson (108) left a will dated on 29 Aug 1914 and proved 12 July 1921, giving his entire estate to Rose during her natural life and then to his daughter Mabelle E. Mayo and naming Rose as his executrix.1974
On 8 May 1917 Edwin was declared "non-compos" and Rose was appointed guardian of his estate. At the time he owned a house and lot at Blue Hill Village as well as ½ of a store and lot. He also owned a cottage and lot at Parker Point, ½ of a farm at Brooklin and two woodlots at Blue Hill. On 7 September 1920 Rose received permission to sell some of the real estate.1975
The inventory of Rose's estate described the location of the house and lot in Blue Hill Village as being bounded on the southeast by Main Street and on the southwest by Pleasant Street.1976
Rosilla Ann Billings was born on 5 Oct 1857 at Brooksville, ME.1977 She died on 27 Dec 1933 at Brooksville, ME, at age 76.1978
Children of Edwin Perkins8 Babson (108) and Rosilla Ann Billings were:
Mabelle Edwina Babson was a beneficiary of the will of her father Edwin Perkins Babson (108).1980
Mabelle and Norman moved to Providence, RI, by 1933 where he was Director of Sales for General Ice Cream Corporation in 1938-9.
William H. Chadbourne was born on 7 Dec 1865 at Waterford, ME.1984
Children of Clara Perkins8 Babson and William H. Chadbourne all born at Waterford, ME, were as follows:
A major contributor to the Chadbourne Genealogy.
John was graduated from Maine Wesleyan Seminary where he afterwards served as an instructor. He went to Washington D.C. in 1861 as secretary to Vice-President Hannibal Hamlin. An undated article in the possession of descendants states:
John Walker Babson (109) left a will dated on 23 Apr 1904 and proved 7 March 1906 giving to his daughter, Mary Winnifred French, his lot at Haven, Brooklin, Maine which he had bought from Mrs. L.F. Morris. His son, John Walker, received the farm and buildings at Brooksville, Maine that had been his father's before him. His wife, Eliza, received property at Brooksville as well as the house and lot at 108 11th St., S.E., in Washington.1995
Louise Ann Tibbetts was born on 14 Mar 1838 at Brooklin, ME. She died on 2 Oct 1863 at Washington, D.C, at age 25.
Children of John Walker8 Babson (109) and Louise Ann Tibbetts were as follows:
She was shown as "Abby Nancy" in town records.
He was a physician.
Eliza Ann Tibbetts was a beneficiary of the will of her husband John Walker Babson (109).1999
Eliza left a will dated on 7 Jun 1906 naming her son, John Walker, her sole beneficiary and also appointing him as executor.2000
Children of John Walker8 Babson (109) and Eliza Ann Tibbetts were as follows:
His name was recorded as "John Hamlin" in town records.
In Mary's obituary it stated that her husband was the second person to pass a civil service examination in Washington. He became a U.S. Treasury employee.
James Alvin Babson (110) left a will dated on 26 Apr 1889 and proved 3 March 1892, leaving all his property to his wife and his three children.2004
Mary Ann Morgan was born on 4 Jan 1852 at Pittstown, PA. She died in 1943 at Washington, D.C. Mary was employed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for 23 years. She was a charter member of Electa Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. At the time of her death, she was residing at that Home.
Children of James Alvin8 Babson (110) and Mary Ann Morgan were as follows:
She lived at CA in 1943.
She lived at Washington, DC, in 1943.
She and James A. Ridgeway lived at Washington, DC, in 1943.