HISTORY OF MARLOW, CHESHIRE COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Information located at http://www.nh.searchroots.com On a web site about GENEALOGY AND HISTORY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE and its counties TRANSCRIBED BY JANICE BROWN Please see the web site for my email contact. ---------------------------------- The original source of this information is in the public domain, however use of this text file, other than for personal use, is restricted without written permission from the transcriber (who has edited, compiled and added new copyrighted text to same). ======================================================== TAKEN FROM TWO SOURCES: 1. History of Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, New Hampshire Philadelphia: J.W. Lewis & Co., 1886, 1073 pgs. 2. Gazetteer of Cheshire County, N.H., 1736-1885 by Hamilton Child, Syracuse, N.Y.: H. Child, 1885, 882 pgs. page 314 & 311 HISTORY OF MARLOW NH MARLOW lies in the northern part of the county [Cheshire] in lat. 43 degrees 8' and long. 4 degrees 51', bounded north by Acworth and Lempster in Sullivan County, east by Washington in Sullivan County, and a part of Stoddard, south by Gilsum and west by Alstead. The story of its grant, etc. is mainly as follows:-- The western boyndary of the Province of NH was for many years undertermined. With a view to establishing a claim to the territory, Gov. Benning Wentworth, in 1761, issued charters granting seventy-eight townships, sixty, west, eighteen, east of the Connecticut river, among the latter of which was Marlow. At the time of the Fort Dummer difficulty, the township had been granted under the name of Addison, the charter date being January 1, 1753. No settlement under this grant was expected by the Governor, it being given simply to hold possession of the territory in case Massachusetts should attempt to obtain jurisdiction over it. During the same year, WILLIAM NOYES, with sixty-five associates, having applied for a township, received, October 7th, a grant of this territory, under the name of MARLOW. According to the charter limits, there were to be 23,040 acres; but by the granting of the two townships on the east, at a later date, about 7000 acres were taken from its area. The surface of the town is very broken, with hill and valley, field and forest, continually encroaching upon each other, making the landscape a varied and pleasing one. The soil is such as would naturally be found among the hills of New Hampshire, in some portions being very productive, while in others fruits are yielded only by the most careful husbandry. While its farmers are thrifty and enterprising and obtain fair returns for their labor, yet location and condition prevent their bringing the town up to the average plane of farming communities. The general elevation of the territory is about 1,500 feet above sea level. The highest point, 2,100 feet, being found on Huntley mountain, and the lowest, 975 feet, is in the southeast corner. The prevailing rock in its geological structure is gneissoid and mica-schist, with hornblende-schist out-cropping in some localities. In the northern portion, the formation is well-defined and presents a very beautiful appearance, especially where the light and dark markings alternate. Very marked indications of glacial action also are apparent in this section. Trout pond, a body of water a few acres in area, is interesting from the fact that it is surrounded by hills of drift, while a large moraine, extending north and south, is apparently cut off by it. Ledges of primative rock out-crop with great frequency, with here and there a specimen wherein is blended white quartz, giving an appearance similiar to gold-bearing rocks, though none of the precious metal has ever been found within the limits of the town. No minerals are found in paying qualities. In a hill south from Eli Washburn's plumbago is found quite free and of excellent quality, garnets and crystals of tourmaline are found imbedded in rocks in many localities. Clay is found underlaying the surface in many farms and being of a fine grade it was extensively utilized by the early settlers. The town is naturally well watered. Ashuelot river flows through nearly its entire eastern length, entering from Washington, at an elevation of about 1,300 feet, and passing into Gilsum 975 above sea level. The fall is sudden in many places, giving ample and superior water-privileges, many of which have at some time been improved. Grassy Brook occupies a very similiar relation to the western portion of the town, though its fall is much more gradual. The early settlements being made in its neighborhood, its waters were made to serve the inhabitants, but later years find it completely deserted. Among the ponds, Stone, Sand, Gustin and Big ponds are the larger. The latter is an enlargement of Ashuelot river, due in a great measure to the labors of colonies of beavers that years since constructed their habitations here, remains of their dams being plainly discerable at the present time. The water from all these ponds reaches the Connecticut through the channel of the Ashuelot. Mineral springs are numerous, possessing health-giving qualities equal, perhaps to any, but unknown to the world, they are of little worth. The original growth of forest trees was principally evergreen, though the hard woods were liberally intermixed. In 1880 Marlow had a population of 701 souls. In 1884 the town had eight school districts and eight common schools, employing one male and ten female teachers, the former receiving an average monthly salary of $36.66 and the latter $20.66, there being 140 school children in the town. Jonas W. Fletcher was school committee. ***** VILLAGES ***** MARLOW is a beautiful post village located in the southeastern part of the town, at the junctions of roads 24, 27 and 26. Upon the principal business street, extending east and west, are two general merchant stores, a drug store, millinery store, hotel and tin shop. Upon another street, branching from this, in the western part of the village, are three church buildings, a general store, and about twenty dwellings. Only one of these churches, the Methodist, is now regularly used for religious purposes. The Universalist building is used for a public hall, and in the Christian building is located the town-hall. North of the village is a fine artificial pond, made by damming the Ashuelot for mill purposes. The principal business enterprise is the tannery of Hon. James Burnap. This gentleman has done more to further the growth and enterprise of the village than any other man. The manufacturing interests will be described further on in the general history of such enterprises. ***** EARLY SETTLERS ***** It is reasonable to suppose that the very few of the grantees of the town ever intended to endure the hardships incident to the settlement of a new township, for only three, WILLIAM NOYES, SAMUEL GUSTIN and NEHEMIAH ROYCE, ever became actual settlers. Some of the proprietors sold their rights to the TUBBSES, MILLERS, HUNTLEYS, LEWISES, GEES and MACKS, while others, retaining theirs, realized little, if anything form them. The first to begin their preparations for a home in Marlow, were SAMUEL and JOHN GUSTIN, brothers, who built their log hut on the farm now owned by Willard Lane, in 1764-65, the spot being but a short distance from the pond which bears their name. Previous to the spring of 1767, they were followed by fifteen families, a portion of whom located as follows: JOSEPH TUBBS, on Isaiah Davis's farm; ABISHA TUBBS, where Charles Elliot now lives; NEHEMIAH ROYCE at Lauren Tinker's; NATHAN HUNTLEY, on Marlow Hill, a few rods east from M.G. Priests; EBER LEWIS in Rufus Winham's pasture, west from the Hill; NICODEMUS MILLER, where Eli Washburn resides; SAMUEL CANFIELD on the road leading from G.H. Priest's to Acworth; JONATHAN ROYCE on the Meisser farm; and SOLOMON GEE, on the Dr. Baker farm. It is said that the spot where the latter built his log-house was selected by Mrs. Gee, because it marked the place where he first beheld the sun-light in Marlow, they having reached town the previous day after night-fall, their shelter this night being their overturned cart. An old cellar-hole still marks the location of this cabin. The first known meeting of the proprietors was convened at the house of Benjamin Hyde, in Lyme, Conn., November 24, 1764, when Jonathan Peck was chosen moderator, and William Noyes, clerk. On December 4, 1764, the second meeting was held, when the following votes were carried:--to set out lots, first division of 100 acres. Another meeting was held in Lyme, at the house of Marshfield Parsons in March 1765, when John Mather, Martin Lord and Samuel Gustin were chosen proprietor's committee, being the last meeting held in Connecticut. The first recorded transaction occuring in town bears date April 27, 1765, when a town plot of 70 acres was layed by the above committee. This lot was located on the old road leading from I. Davis's to the Jones place. The first meeting in the township was under the hands of Samuel Gustin and Martin Lord, and convened at the house of the former, October 8, 1765 when Gustin, Lord and Joseph Tubbs were chosen proprietor's committee. It was voted at this meeting "to continue the offer made to settlers the previous spring," also "to allow each proprietor the privilege of laying out, at his own cost, fifty acres where they will, that is not yet laid out." That settlers were expected from Connecticut, seems evident from the fact that notices of meetings and votes were to be posted in Lyme and Saybrook, as well as in Marlow. A town organization was effected in March 1766, when Joseph Tubbs was chosen moderator; Samuel Gustin, clerk; and Joseph Tubbs, Samuel Gustin and Martin Lord, selectmen. On June 15, 1768, a meeting convened at Joseph Tubb's when it was voted to lay out a "rode" from the west side of the town towards New Concord and Limbrick (Stoddard) and one toward Keene. By charter provisions, each settlers was "to plant and cultivate five acres of land within five years for every fifty acres contained in their share, and continue to improve and settle ye same under penalty of forfeiture." In the autumn of 1771, a summons from the governor reached them, asking the proprietors to appear at Portsmouth [NH] to show cause why their charter should not be forfeited. A petition was drawn, signed by six original, and 29 proprietors by purchase, and sent to the governor, Samuel Gustin acting as their agent... Three years additional time was given to them, but nothing was done to settle a disputed boundary of the town. Benjamin Bellows of Walpole, a justice of the peace, under authority of the king, was petitioned to call a meeting of the proprietors, September 15, 1772. In June 1773 action was taken in reference to the town lot, when it was voted to divide it among the proprietors; but instead they decided to use it for the benefit of a school or other necessary service... The settlement of the boundary between Marlow and Stoddard became a necessity. The inhabitants on the "Strip," as the disputed territory was called, were sadly situated, being taxed alternately by the towns, some years by both, and each town endeavoring to exercise its authority. Marlow claimed title to the land by priority of charter date; Stoddard because it was bounded on the west by the "curve line," the western boundary of New Hampshire, as conveyed to Mason by Royal Charter. In June 1776 it was voted that "all settlers within the original east line of Marlow pay taxes to Marlow, until the title to the land in dispute is determined by law." A final settlement was not obtained until June 21 1797, when an act of the legislature gave Stoddard possession of the territory. EARLIEST BUILDINGS THe earliest buildings were erected near Baker's Corner, by John Gustin. Nathan Huntley settled near Marlow Hill and Joseph Tubbs in the south part of town. The first meeting house was erected in 1798 on Marlow Hill. It was taken town in 1845 and removed to the village and used as the Union Church. The Methodist Church also originally stood on Marlow Hill. In olden times, Baker's COrners was the centre of business in the town, containing a store, potash manufactory and hotel. The first store was opened by a Mr. Lamphere on the "Hill," and the hotel of most note was kept by ALMON SMITH, known as "Peg Smith." The first hotel in the town was located at Baker's Corners and Samuel Richardson was proprietor. The first store in Marlow was opened by Joel Tenney. The first tannery in the town was built by Ward Ware. The first tannery at Marlow village was built by L. Huntly in 1835 (this has been succeeded by the present large tanning establishment of Hon. James Burnap). EARLY DOCUMENTS - Inventory of 1773, signed by Nicodemes Miller and Sanuel Canfield, selectmen of Marlow on April 26, 1773, attested by B. Bellows, justice of the peace. - 1776, relative to election of representatives, signed by Samuel Gustin, Absalom Kingsbery, Woolston Brockway and Jonathan Smith [from Marlow, Alstead and Surry], Dec 11, 1776 - 1777, relative to the east line of town, signed by Nicodemus Miller and Abisha Tubs, selectmen of Marlow - 1778, relative to the east line of the town, signed by Eber Lewis and William Nud, selectmen of Marlow - 1784, relative to taxes, signed by Nathn S. Prentice on behalf of said town. [other documents in original document not included here] THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The town furnished several men to the Continental Army. An "Alarm Band" was organized to be ready to march at a moment's notice. The names of those engaged in different capacities, at various times, are as follows: Captain Samuel Canfield; lieutenants, William Reed and Ruel Royce; sergeants, James Munsil and Zopher Mack; corporals, Andrew Boynton, Aseph Mather, Rufus Huntley and Richard Otis; privates, Isaiah Huntley, Silas Mack, Jonathan Fletcher, Elisha Huntley, Bethuel Miller, Andrew Huntley, Richard Peck, Nathan Huntley, John Lewis, Aaron Huntley, Simeon Church, William Cheney, Eber Lewis, Riplah Bingham, Abner Bingham, Tyler Spafford, Charles Geer, Walter Geer, and Ira Beckwith. The company was called to answer to the "Lexington Alarm," and afterwards being attached to Colonel Bellow's regiment, they marked to Vermont several times when British advanced made it necessary, while several of the men were at the battle of Bennington. The declaration of independence created a third trouble for the towns in this vicinity. By it, the colonies were absolved from allegiance to British authority, and inasmuch as these towns existed by virtue of Royal charter, they were left in a "state of nature," when obligations to the Crown cesaed. The people of the towns bordering on the Connecticut had long been dissatisfied with the treatment received at the hands of the provincial congress, relative to their representation. The complaint made was that the towns in the eastern part of the state, having no greater population than they, were allowed a representative, while here, several towns were classed together to send one representative. Marlow took action in remonstrating January 14, 1776, by appointing Ruel Royce and Samuel Gustin a committee to act with committees from neighboring towns in relation to the matter. December 11, 1776 a petition, signed by the committees of Marlow, Alstead and Surry, was sent to congress, and March 10, 1778 the difficulty culminated by these towns requesting their representative, Absalom Kingsbury, to withdraw. The prospective formation of a new state, made up of the New Hampshire Grants, no doubt had much to do with their action. When the invitation was extended for towns, within twenty miles of the river, to send delegates to a convention to be convened at Cornish, this town was represented by Samuel Canfield. Contention and turmoil only resulted from these councils. General Washington was finally appealed to, and through his influence, the leaders of the revolt were induced to yield. The towns east of the river returned their allegiance to New Hampshire, and the whole difficulty soon became a matter of history. **** MEETING-HOUSE & CHURCHES **** Nearly every town has had its peace disturbed in the attempt to build a meeting-house, and Marlboro [sic, should say MARLOW] proved no exception. Contrary to general custom, the town was loth to vote aid to fward this object, a feeling occasioned, no doubt, by the great diversity of religious opinion. In 1792 a vote was obtained to build, but virtually amounted to nothing, for money to erect the house was to be raised by selling pews, though a sufficient sum was thus obtained to begin the house. The town was asked several times to aid in completing it, but none was voted. About 1800 the proprietors, as the pew owners were called, contributed enough to complete the structure, which stood in the center of the "common," a few feet northwest from M.G. Priest's house. The town had not, however, been without a church previous to this. October 3, 1777, a Baptist society was organized, twenty-two persons joining in the covenant. This under was increased by additions until it reached 292, in the year 1800, and included residents from all the adjoining towns. It was, in fact, the parent church from which sprung, December 28, 1787, the church at Stoddard; November 13, 1790, the one at Alstead; and December 1, 1793, the third at Unity. The first pastor to have charge over the church in this town was Rev. Caleb Blood, who remained from the time of its organization until the latter part of 1780. In 1778 the town voted that "he be their minister," and also "that meetings be held at Nathan Huntley's, Ruel Royce's and Solomon Gee's, two months each, and so successively the year." For about one year there seems to have been no regular preaching, though it appears that Rev. Mr. Fisher of Lempster, was invited by vote of the town, to visit them, it is likely that he did so, and preached occasionally. In the autumn of 1781, Rev. Eleazer Beckwith was settled, and under his pastorate the church seems to have prospered. A church edifice was built, its location being a short distance east from Dr. Baker place, on the north side of the road. This house was of two stories, thirty by forty feet. It was completely finished on the exterior, the pulpit, pulpit-stairs and sounding-board were in place upon the inside, but the work was never completed, though everything was in readiness. The house was occupied several years as a church, then as a school-house, but, going to ruin, it was finally sold to Dr. Baker and Samuel Richardson, each of whom, from its timbers, constructed a barn, one of which is now standing on the Dr. Baker farm, the other on that owned by M.G. Booth. Elder Beckwith was dismissed November 13, 1799, and for one year preached to the society at Unity, when he returned and again assumed charge of the church here, preaching in the new meeting-house. A minister tax was voted by the town until 1796, when an interim of five years occurs, then it was voted "to assess no tax upon those who would show that they had paid towards the support of some other minister;" but even this did not prevent difficulties, lawsuits, and even personal violence taking place. Elder Beckwith preached until 1806, after which the Baptists had no pastor until 1850, when the society was re-organized by Rev. David Gage, who preached in the academy for three years. He was succeeded by Rev. W. H. Eaton. After the latter's departure in 1864, the society became scattered, and have seldom held meetings ince. While the Baptist faith seems to have had the strongest hold upon the people, we see that toward the close of the century, the newly advanced doctrine of the Methodists and Universalists were being spread over the land, some seed falling in Marlow. Each of the faiths found its supporters here, though the former seems to have obtained the more permanent hold, but not, however, without considerable opposition. On April 28, 1807, a vote was passed extending a call to Rev. Paul Dustin. He being an avowed Methodist, the act arouses the ire of all who were opposed to this faith. A protest to his call follows it on the records, signed by eighteen voters, who say: "By the creed, the said Dustin has exhibited views on the Methodist plan of Docrtine, which we profess not to believe, therefore his preaching cannot be edifying to us." Mr. Dustin was settled, however, and remained until the summer of 1810, when ill health obliged him to withdraw. Until 1812 there is no evidence of regular church service, but in this year and in 1813, Rev. Dexter Bates was located here. In 1814, Rev. Peter Jacobs settled in town, remaining several years, supplying the place of a regular pastor much of the time. The succession of Methodist ministers since is as follows: Revs. Warner Banister, Caleb Dustin, James Farnum, Erastus Otis, Amasa Taylor, Zenas Adams, Lamson Walker, John Lord, Phineas Ball, Silas Frink. A.D. Merrill, Justin Spauldin [sic Spaulding], Joel Steel, George Putnam, Amasa Houghton, Leonard Frost, J.A. Scorrett, Benjamin C. Eastman, George Barkley, Roswell Putnam, Dennis Wells, Elihu Scott, Set Farwell, H.J. Wolsey, J.L. Smith, N. Ladd, James Smith, J. Allen, John Jones, Daniel Jones, H. Johnson, L.D. Barrows, Nathan Howard, L.H. Gordon, E. G. Perham, H. Nutter, C.H. Eastman, Rufus Tilton, J. English, Franklin Furber, Abram Fulson. H.C. Harris, W.T. Evans, H.C. Wood, G.S. Dearborn, G.N. Bryant, W. H. Jones. O.H. Call, E.A. Smith, S. Beedle, A.P. Hatch, N.M. Bailey, S. Quimby, A.C. Coult, A.L. Kendall, A.K. Howard, I. Taggart, A.F. Baxter, C.W. Taylor, S.G. Kellog and C.J. Chase. In 1829, the society not having such church accomodations as were desirable, they erected a house a few rods west from the "old meeting-house," which was occupied there until 1845, when it was removed to the "Plains." In 1866 it was enlarged to its present size. The removal of the house caused a division in the society, and a second church was built on the hill; but it was occupied but a short time, when it went into disuse. In 1873 it was purchased by the Universalists and removed to the village, and is now known as Murray Hall. In 1827 a society known as Christian Brethren was organized by Elder E.B. Rollins and Patten Davis, with 33 members. Meetings were held in private houses, school-houses and occasionally in the meeting-house, until 1830, when the society came into possession of the old church edifice, which they thereafter occupied. In 1845 it was removed to its present site at the village. The ministers of this denomination have been: Seth and Robert Allen, Daniel Winchester, Amos Stephens, Josiah Knight, Moses, George H. and W. Sweet, J.L. Green, I.R. Pettingill, Bennett Palmer, Jacob Burnham, James S. White, Samuel White, Jonathan Farnum, Seth Ross, Lewis Phillips, J.F. Whitney, A.H. Martin, W.S. Morrill, J.L. Pierce, W.H. Nason, E.E. Colburn and Clark Simonds. The Universalists, while quite numerous in town, had no organized society until 1847, when Rev. N.R. Wright became pastor of the church. He remained in charge several years, but after his departure, only occasional preaching was had until 1875, when Rev. William Hooper was engaged. He preached here and at Lempster for two years, when he resigned his pastorate. Since then services have been held only during the summer, when students from Tuft's Divinity school have supplied. ***** EDUCATION & SCHOOLS ***** In the matter of education the town has evinced considerable interest. As early as 1772, six months' schooling was voted. It was also voted to build a school-house, which was to be locted near the Mack mill place. This was never built, however. In 1794 five schools were established, all held at private houses, excepting the one at Baker Corner, which was held in the old meeting-house. In 1796 it was voted to build four school-houses, each 18x24 feet. One was located near the prsent house in District No. 1; one a few rods south from J.H. Hardy's on the "Hill" road; one near the house in District No. 3; and the fourth a short distance south from I. Davis's house. The first was burned in 1799, but rebuilt the next year, rebuilt again in 1823 and in 1868. The house No. 2 was removed in 1817, to a site a few rods north from W.H. French's. In 1836 a new house was built, a little north of Curtis Winham's, and subsequently in 1843 was removed to a spot on Ackworth road. In No. 3 the house was burned and rebuilt in 1798, and rebuilt in 1827 and in 1879. In No. 4 the first house was moved about one-fourth a mile toward the Jones place, and was burned in 1808, then it was rebuilt, on a site between the Jones and Giffin places. In 1834 a new house was erected about half-way between E. Phelp's and Mrs. A.G. Tubb's. The house now used was erected in 1852. District No. 5 was formed in 1804, but was associated with Stoddard and Gilsum, for schooling purposes, for many years. This house was built in 1858. No. 6 was established in 1816, when a house was constructed out of a cooper shop located on Whittermore Hill. In 1847 the present house was erected. District No. 7 was separated from No. 2 in 1838, their house was built in 1840, located across the road from the present one, which was erected in 1865. No. 8 was made up of portions of No. 1 and 4, in 1846, the house being built two years later. No. 9 is a partial district, being the portion left in union with Stoddard after No. 5 was formed. In a matter of higher education, a worthy beginning was made, but like many other similiar attempts in small towns, lack of means nad proper support caused the enterprise to fail. In 1838, Marlow academy was opened to students, in the hall of Edmund Jone's hotel, by Giles Bailey. The term of 1838 was begun in the same place, but difficulties arising, the school was transferred to Huntley's hall, Mr. Bailey being succeeded by Charles F. Stockwell. The school held its session in the Tontine, which then stood near by the house now occupied by H. Farnum, but the removal of this building and its conversion to a dwelling house precluded its further use as an academy. In 1841 an association was formed, Rev. Amos Tenney being the prime mover, whose purpose was to erect a house and establish on a firm basis an academy school. The present institution is the result of this effort. The first principal under the regime was Warren J. Guernsey, who remained in charge until 1846, when a Mr. Johnson had charge for a term. In 1847 Lucian Hunt was secured as principal. The school was then at low ebb, but under him it was brought to a most excellent condition, seeing its palmiest days. Rev. W.F. Ebans succeeded as principal in 1849, for one year, when Rev. H.C. Wood took charge of the school, remaining about three years. Under him the school prospered. In 1857 J.L.D. Otis purchased the academy and established a Normal school, but lack of support caused the effort to fail, and he sold the buildings to members of the Baptist Church, who, for a few years, held their meetings in it. Finally, the building came into the possession of the Marlow Academy association. Dating from the departure of Mr. Todd, the decline of the school began and since then teachers have been secured for one or two terms each, and upon their skill and popularity the success of the school has depended [list of teachers in original document, not included here]. *** PHYSICIANS *** Scarely a town whose history covers a century and a quarter has had fewer physicians than Marlow. Four successive ones complete the list, viz: Hazelton, Baker, Hatch and Perkins, although others have lived and practiced in town. DR. BENJAMIN HAZELTON was early in town, though the date of him coming is unknown. ISAAC BAKER was his student in 1790, and soon succeeeded to his practice, which continued until his death in 1847. In 1829 THOMAS J. STEVENS came to town and practiced until 1844, when he sold to REUBEN HATCH. The latter was succeeded in 1850 by MARSHALL PERKINS, who remains in practice still. In 1821-1822 and 1823, LYMAN BROOKS studied and practiced with Dr. Baker. In 1854, WILLIAM M. FRENCH located here, but remained only two years. DR. PERKINS, enlisting in the 14 NH Vols (during the Civil War) in 1861, left the town without a physician; but ROCKWOOD G. MATHER soon settled. He enlisting also, the field was left open again, DR. A.P. RICHARDSON, now of Walpole, then came, practicing about one year. **** MERCANTILE HISTORY **** The mercantile history of the town is a varied one. The first dealer in country store commodities was NICODEMUS MILLER, who it seems was a merchant in Connecticut, and brought his stock of goods with him to this town, thought it consisted principally of "Rumbe and Melases," if we are to believe an old account book. The first regular "truck and barter" merchant was NATHANIEL EVANS, who occupied a room in Silas Mack's new house, built in 1779, and the first framed building in town. He continued here while building a store at the corner, to which he soon removed, and where he continued business until 1802. In 1797 SAMUEL RICHARDSON opened a store in the old house which stood near W. Whittermore's. In 1801 he began to build a store and hotel across the road from the Evans store, which he opened in 1803, and continued in business until 1820. In 1810, a brother, THOMAS P. RICHARDSON, was his associate, and in 1817 JONATHAN MACK was a partner. In 1819 JOHN BRIANT purchased the Evans store, began business, and continued until 1828. In 1825 WILLARD A. BARKER became a partner, and in 1828 purchased Mr. Briant's interest. In 1834 EDWARD H. SAVAGE (Boston's last chief of police) was made a partner for two years. In 1837 Baker closed out his business, and from this time no store has been kept at the "Corner." On Marlow Hill, in 1796, JONATHAN BAILEY kept a store. The only knowledge that remains of him is worthy of preservation. It is said that a woman brought him a tub of butter for exchange; he, to test it qualities, bowed his head to smell it. Not liking this procedure, the lady seized him by the hair and plunged his head into the butter, exclaiming, "I'll teach you, old Bailey, not to smell of my butter." In 1803 a store was kept in a house standing where Curtis Winham lives, by Lampher & Shepard, which was continued about five years. In 1819 JONATHAN RICHARDSON opened a store in the same place, remaining about two years, when he built and run a hotel. In 1822 THomAS WALKER and FRANCIS D. ELLIS began business as merchants in a store which stood a little west from the old meeting-house. In 1825 Ellis succeeded to the entire business, Walker buying the Richardson tavern. Ellis continued alone unti 1829, when AMOS F. FISK was admitted as a partner, and in 1834 became sole owner. In 1836 GILBERT LEWIS was his partner. In 1845 Mr. Fisk moved his stock of goods to the village, filling the Huntley store, and in 1859 ARTHUR W. FISK entered into partnership with him. In 1864, HENRY FISK was associated with A.W., Mr. Fisk, senior, retiring. The sons sold in 1869 to HOSEA TOWN and T.D. WINCH, though the latter soon withdrew and ELTON W. TOWN succeeded him, the latter dying soon after left Mr. Town alone. The first store at the village was a branch from Mr. Ellis's and was kept in E.A. Fox's house about 1830. It was continued only a short time. In 1833 THOMAS HARDY and AARON TENNEY began trade in a part of D.W. Howe's house, where they remained about two years. In 1834, OTIS BARDEN opened a store, where W. H. Seaman resides, but soon sold to SAMUEL BUSS. In 1836 REUBEN GRIFFIN became a partner, and, after three years, purchased Buss's interest. In 1839, two new stores were opened, one by JOEL TENNEY and ELI FOSTER, in the "Union store," the other by RUFUS M. HUNTLEY and IMLEY SHED. Tenney & Foster dissolved after one year, Foster continuing while Tenney succeeded Shed & Huntley. E.H. SAVAGE succeeded Tenney in 1842. In 1844 T.W. WILSON filled this store, but for some reason did not remain long, before Mr. Fisk purchased it. Foster was succeeded, in 1842, by STEPHEN DAY JR. and he sold to ALBERT GILLINGHAM in 1846. After him came C.G. PRESSEY, but for a single year, when AARON and JOHN TENNEY purchased the business. In 1849 John retired, and after three years, Aaron was succeeded by EDMUND ROGERS and LEONARD TENNEY. In 1853 Branch No. 381 of the New England Protective Union was opened in this building, continuing in operation until 1859. In 1871 D.W. & E.N. HOWE purchased the property and opened a drug and variety store, which is now owned by the latter. In 1859, a store was built by JOHN Q. JONES and BENJAMIN COOLIDGE. The latter filled and occupied it until 1864, AMOS C. GLIDDEN being a partner the last year. After remaining vacant a short time, it was opened by GEORGE D. JOSLIN & Co., who about 1867, removed to a newly prepared store near the river. In 1869 the store was again filled, by GEORGE W. CLYDE and BENJAMIN F. KNIGHT, who continued in business until 1880, when they sold to E.A. JONES, who continues the business. A.T. JOSLIN succeeded George D. Joslin & Co., and in 1871 GRANVILLE H. MESSER became his partner. Messer withdraw in 1882, continuing the meat and provision branch of their trade. PUBLIC HOUSES/HOTELS It would be difficult to locate all the public houses the town has supported if the licenses granted were to indicate their number. Of public houses proper, there have been few. The first was kept by ELISHA ROYCE, its location being a matter of doubt. As early as 1773, he is mentioned as an "Inn holder." In 1803 SAMUEL RICHARDSON opened a public house at the "Corner." About 1790 ELISHA HUNTLEY kept a tavern on the "Hill." In 1802 and 1803 JOHN GALE's sign swung at the house where F.W. King now resides. In 1825 THOMAS WALKER kept an inn at the Richardson stand, but departing very suddenly, he was succeeded by RANSON GEE. The latter sold to DR. STEVENS, and he in turn to ALMON SMITH, or as more widely known, "Peg" Smith, whose eccentricities and accidental wit rendered him notorious. With him departed the glorious hotel days of the "Hill." Ellis had opened an opposition house, in connection with his store, but soon closed it. The first hotel at the "Plains" was built in 1833 by EDMUND JONES, who ministered to the wants of the public for eighteen years, when he sold it to Knight & Fleeman. After them came AMOS PIKE. In 1856 DANIEL PETTS was proprietor, and was succeeded by his son, FERDINAND PIKE, who sold to SYLVESTER MATHEWS in 1861. Among the occupants since then have been R.F. Whitney, G.C. Durkee, F.W. Baker, J.H. Mathews, H.H. Huntley and G.A. Petts. Two years after the building of the ASHUELOT HOUSE, RUSSELL HUNTLEY erected the FOREST HOUSE, which was afterwards remodeled and became the house owned by G.A. Petts and G.H. Messer. It was kept open only a few years. In 1852, Edmund Jones built a second hotel, on Forest street, which has at times been kept open. ***** MILLS ***** The water-power furnished by the two streams flowing through the town have been variously utilized, and to good purposes. In 1767 a move was made by the proprietors toward building a grist-mill. Where this was located is not positively known, though it is probable that it was a short distance south from the Mack mill. In 1770 SOLOMON GEE built a saw-mill about a mile south from the school-house in District No 8., and a few years later SILAS MACK built another saw-mill, which was burned in 1816, but at once rebuilt. Previous to 1780, ZACHEUS BEEBE had a grist-mill a few rods south of the school-house mentioned, while about the same distance above it was a carding-mill. Towards the south part of the town, in 1814, JOHN JONES and THOMAS HOWARD built a saw-mill, and in 1848 GILMAN JONES built a second mill, a few rods further down the stream. About 1775 STEPHEN GEE began working at his trade of clothier, in a little shop standing back of Horace Gee's house. A little later he built a grist-mill, which stood where the house now is. This was soon after followed by a saw-mill, which is still in use. In 1851 REUBEN GIFFIN built the "Whip-poor-will mill." About 1800 SAMUEL RICHARDSON manufactured potash at Baker Corner, and previous to this he had worked in a shop southeast from W. Whittemore's near the brook. The first to utilize the power furnished by the Ashuelot here, was ANDREW TOWN, who in 1795, erected a saw and grist-mill about a quarter of a mile north from the Smith mill. In 1816 PETER FOX built the second mill, on a site about ahalf mile above the village. This, in 1819, was torn down by Keyes & Campbell, who had begun to build on the present site which, when completed, was operated by Keyes until 1827, when ALMON HARRIS purchased the property and enlarged the mill somewhat. In 1832 MARTIN HUNTLEY became the owner. Associating with his son RUSSEL HUNTLEY, in 1833, they built a woolen-mill, a few feet south from the saw-mill. This was sold in 1846 to J. & J. Burnap, and since 1852 it has been occupied by J.Q. JONES as a sash and door manufactory and wood-working shop. The saw-mill has been owned by several parties, among them being P. Clark, Eli Foster and Elisha Comstock. In 1847 troubles in reference to flowage arising, the Fox heirs purchased the property, holding it for some time. In 1855 the Burnaps became part owners, selling in 1860 to SELDEN BROWN. The Foxes sold to EDWARD GIFFIN in 1861. In 1865 it was purchased by E.B. GEE. It was burned in 1876, but was at once rebuilt. In 1835 LUMAN HUNTLEY, son of MARTIN HUNTLEY began the first tannery on the present location. As early as 1790 ASA MARTIN had a small tannery at Baker Corner, and about 15 years later PHINEAS STONE established one down near the school-house in district No. 7, and a third was started in 1820 near F. Phelp's rake shop by WARDE WARE. Huntley operated the one built by him, until 1838, when JAMES BURNAP and WELLS H. WAY purchased it. Way soon retired, when Josiah Burnap became a partner. The brothers continued in company until 1856, when Josiah retired. In 1749 steam was introduced for heating purposes, and in 1856 the building was enlarged, while in 1859 steam was instituted as a motive power, the water supply not being sufficient. In 1862 JAMES M. HOWARD was made a partner, continuing until 1869 when he retired, though still acting as foreman. The tannery proper was burned in 1864, but a new building, enlarged and improved, was at once erected. In 1877 a second fire occurred, destroying the tannery; but only a few weeks elapsed before it was replaced and fully equipped. As now constructed and operated, it is scarcely equalled in the state for capacity and quality of work. In 1841 C.D. & D. Symonds put in operation, at Symondsville, a tannery. The latter soon sold his interest, and C.D. managed the business successfully for several years; but engaging later in lumbering, which did not prove remunerative, he was finally obliged to sell. The tannery was purchased by James Burnap, who converted it into a saw and planing-mill. The saw-mill on the west side, had been purchased by Mr. Symonds, of George W. Fox, who built it in 1837. The mill was occupied by several for the manufacture of pail-handles and like articles, coming finally into the possession of W. Whittemore, who owned it when it burned in 1872. In 1838 EDWARD H. SAVAGE began the manufacture of starch, in a building across the river from the grist-mill. He extended his business in 1840, and continued it for two years, when GEORGE HUSTON and JAMES H. SAVAGE settled up affairs. JOEL M. EATON then operated the mill for one year. In 1845, JONATHAN GREEN made some changes in the mill and manufactured for three years, and after this no further business was done. The saw-mill known as the Downing mill, was built in 1840 by JAMES DOWNING. In 1859 J. Elliott Smith built a mill about a half mile above the Downing mill. The saw-mill at Cohoes was built by Butler & Tenney in 1849. It was occupied but a few years when it was allowed to go to ruin. In 1816 a fulling-mill was put in operation, near the rake-shop, by WILLIAM HUNTLEY. CALVIN PHELPS purchased the property in 1858 and began the manufacture of rakes, having built a shop for that purpose. The business is now conducted by FREEMAN PHELPS. The first stove and tin-shop was opened i 1851 by BENJAMIN SAWYER, in the building now occupied by A.T. Joslin. Two years later, Francis J. Rogers purchased the business, continuing until 1854, when he sold to Orville F. Mack. In 1856 Mack built the present shop. James H. Fisher succeeded Mack in 1858, and continued the business until 1869, when he sold to Perley E. Fox. In 1858 Edmund Rogers opened a shop in a building, standing east of E.A. Fox's house, but remained only one year. *** CEMETERIES *** There are in the town three cemeteries. Of the first, far too little is known. It may be found in the northwest corner of Isaiah Davis' house-lot, being a part of the original Tubbs farm. Here, in 1775, was buried Joseph Tubbs, the first of the name in town, and the first person known to have died in the town. About twenty graves may be counted, though nought but fast disappearing mounds mark them. The West yard is referred to in 1781 as the "buring plase," but the first burial here is said to have occurred in 1785, when Sarah, daughter of Zacheus Beebe, was interred. In 1819, land for a cemetery was purchased at the village, though Elvira, daughter of Ira Knight, had been buried here a year previous. The cemetery was enlarged in 1854. *** WAR OF 1812 *** So far as known Marlow furnished soldiers in the war of 1812 only as they were needed for the defence of Portsmouth. Those who enlisted are enrolled in the companies of Capt. Nathan Glidden, and Capt. James M. Warner, and are as follows: Luther Huntley, Reuben Hale, Samuel Murdough, John Lewis, Samuel Comstock, David Hosley, Selden Brown, William Lewis, John Marvin, Elijah Huntley, John Giffin, Harris Beckwith, Jason Beckwith, Jared Beckwith, Aaron Huntley, John Raymond and Elisha Gee. *** WAR OF 1861 - CIVIL WAR - WAR OF THE REBELLION *** In the war of 1861 the following list includes those who enlisted to fill the town quota. Besides these there were twenty-eight men who furnished substitutes or paid commutation, while the town also furnished ten substitutes: Reuben Gassett, Alden E. Metcalf, Perry Miner, Ezra L. Miner, Joseph Wetherby, John S. Warner, Albert W. Heaton, James Hosley, Andrew T. Hosley, Francis Wetherby, Clark Lowell, Lucius Thatcher, Emory W. Grandy, Henry Lowell, Francis M. Lewis, Sumner Keyes, James C. Grandy, Edward W. Wetherby, Rockwell B. Wilson, Elbridge Smith, Henry Knight, Ora Monroe, Ira H. Gassett, Freman H. Campbell, Braman I. Wilson, William T. Tyler, Marshall Perkins, James F. Power, William R. Dunham, Rockwood G. Mathew, George W. Mastin, Orrin D. Fox, Moses A. Cragin, Manley W. Gassett, Ezra G. Huntley, Heman Farnum, and Ezra W. Howard. *** POPULATION *** The population of the town at various times may be ascertained by reference to the census table [found elsewhere on the web site]. In 1773 there were in town 34 polls, 28 oxen, 42 cows, 36 head of young stock, and 2 horses. In 1884 there were 204 polls, 162 oxen, 262 cows, 88 head of young stock, 183 horses and 1,650 sheep. *** ACCIDENTS IN TOWN *** Accidents have been of frequent occurrence. The following is a partial list of the more serious ones: In 1789, two daughters of Samuel Canfield, Sarah and Esther, were burned to death. In 1798 Jonathan Raymond was killed by the falling of a tree, while chopping. In 1819 Erastus, son of Asa Way, was drowned while bathing in the old Mack mill-pond. In 1842 Christopher Way was killed by lightning while working at a forge. In 1853, Wooster Glidden was drowned in the river near the village; the same year Ashbury, son of P.T. Fox was killed by a falling tree; another son Frank was fatally injured in 1858 by the overturning of a cart. In 1854, John Rude had an arm torn from his body by being caught by a revolving shaft. In 1862, Melbourne E., son of Joseph Clyde, was drowned while skating. In 1864, Gilbert Burdett lost his life at the first burning of the tannery. In 1868, STephen C. Joslin Jr. was killed, being caught in a revolving shaft, in a tannery at East Sullivan. In 1872, Leander B. Huntley was so badly injured by a bank of earth falling upon him, when at work on a dam at Ashuelot pond, that one leg had to be amputated. In 1878, Remus A. Lowell was fatally injured by a falling tree. **** BIOGRAPHIES / GENEALOGY OF EARLY SETTLERS AND PROMINENT CITIZENS *** DR. ISAAC BAKER--born in 1770 and died in 1847, purchased from Solomon Gee what has ever since been known as the Baker farm, about 1795. Afterwards buying a lot near the corner of roads 12 and 16, he built the present house. Aside from practicing his profession he was actively engaged in farming, while duties as town officer required much of his time. He was an earnest sustainer of the Methodist church from the time of its organization. He married Abigail Kidder in 1799, and had five children, as follows: Betsey Baker who married Amos Huntley; Willard A. Baker; Abigail Baker who married Dr. Thomas J. Stevens; Isaac K. Baker; and Osman C. Baker. WILLARD A. BAKER (1803-1866) was an honored citizen, and the respect in which he was held found expression in long continued election to town office. He married in 1828, Amanda, daughter of Gen. Huntley, and had two children, Franklin W., and Osman K. ISAAC K. BAKER (1810-1879) married Almira Gale, removed to Massachusetts, had one son, Isaac A. OSMAN C. BAKER (1812-1871) was educated at Wilbraham academy and Wesleyan university, failing health preventing his graduation. While in college he was licensed a local preacher. In 1834 he became a teacher in the seminary at Newbury Vt, was elected principal in 1839, which position he held until 1844, when he took charge of the Methodist Church at Manchester NH. In 1846 he was elected presiding elder of the Dover district. In 1847 he was elected professor in the Biblical Institute at Concord, where he resided until his death. He was made one of the bishops of the M.E. church in 1852, and served in this official capacity until 1866, when partial paralysis prevented further labor. FRANCIS BROWN, of Marlow, was the sixth generation of family in America. He removed from Watertown, Mass, where his ancestor had settled, about 1790, settling on road 1. He was a prominent man in town and one of the early supporters of the Baptist church. His family consisted of Francis, Jonathan, Calvin, Gardner and Harry. Francis and Gardner settled in Acworth, Jonathan inherited the homestead; livign in town at a time when development was at its height, his excellent judgement was appreciated by his townsmen in giving him charge of its road building for years. HON. JAMES BURNAP, the 9th child of Pious Burnap, was born at Nelson in 1816, and was left fatherless at the age of eleven years. He was apprenticed to Asa Spaulding, his uncle, a tanner, and remained with him four years. After spending some time in Massachusetts and in Charlestown NH, he came to Marlow, where he bought the tannery which he has had charge of ever since. He has been selectman, represented his town in 1861 and 1862, being the only Republican representative from the town, was state senator in 1876 and was re-elected in 1877. He is now interested in pottery manufacture in Keene, one of the firm of J.S. Taft & Co. In 1879 he was elected as one of the governor's council for two years, has been state justice of the peace for the past 7 or 8 years, has been a director of the Citizen's Bank, at Keene, since its organization, and is president of the Guaranty Savings bank, of Keene, which was organized in 1883. He is owner of the mill locted just above his tannery, where sash and blinds are manufactured. He married Mary Cordelia, daughter of Emerson Gilman of Lowell, Mass., and has one daughter, S. Abbie. Mr. Burnap has been steward of the Methodist church here for the past 25 years. JONATHAN BUTLER came here from Lyndeboro NH in 1807, and located in the eastern part of the town, upon the place now owned by George Mansfield. He married Martha Russel and reared a family of eleven children, five of whom are now living. Of these, Nathaniel R. lives in Ashburnham, MA; William Z. married Mary J. Tinker of Nashua NH and lives in Marlow; John F. in chesterfield; Mary F. married Francis Buss and lives in Acworth NH; and Sarah J. who married John Ramsey and lives in Orange, Mass. RUFUS DODGE, a native of Stoddard, married Cordelia Messenger, and lived in the southern part of that town until 1837, when he moved to Marlow and located upon the place now owned by his son, Rufus. He died in this town. His wife is still living and resides with her daughter, Mrs. Rozina Kemp. Rufus Dodge Jr., born in Stoddard in 1825, married Sarah, daughter of Curtis Bradford, and has three children. They are Elmer D., who lives in Newport; Frances R., who married M.J. Huntley; and Willie A., who resides in town. DAVID DOWNING (1738-1798) was a native of Massachusetts. He was a ship-carpenter; was wounded in the French war. He married Susannah Beecham, who died 1831, age 100 years and six months. They had two sons, SAMUEL DOWNING (1761-1867) who was the last surviving soldier of the Revolutionary war, and DANIEL DOWNING (1763-1798) who was also engaged in the struggle for independence. The latter settled in Antrim, married Betsey BLanchard, removed to Marlow in 1794, bringing his parents and only child, JAMES DOWNING, with him. He located a little way off from road 30. After his father's death, JAMES DOWNING lived with his step-father, "Gen." Levi Blood, in Gilsum. On reaching his majority in 1811, he married Lydia Ayers and returned to his old place. He reared a family of eight children: DANIEL DOWNING (1811- 1885) who married Lucy Upton, settled near the old place and resided there the greater portion of his life. In 1883 he purchased a place in the village, having sold his farm to O.S. Rogers; JAMES DOWNING (1815) married Electa Foster, purchased the Phelps place on road 30, where he has always lived, has had four children, Albert S., George E., Herbert J., Ellen C.; BETSEY DOWNING (1817) married Daniel Newell; HIRAM DOWNING (1819) settled in Massachusetts; FRANKLIN DOWNING (1821) resides in Swanzey; LYDIA DOWNING (1824) married Chester Nichols; NANCY J. DOWNING (1826) married Josiah Spaulding Jr.; ALLEN DOWNING (1830-1831). THE FARLEY family traces its origin to William the Conqueror, 1066. The original spelling of the name was Ffarlea, being also spelled ten other ways. In 1640 George Farley emigrated from Scotland and landed at Roxbury, Mass, from whom are descended EBNEZER FARLEY (1762-1835), who settled in Marlow 1790, coming from Hollis NH where he had married Susanna Jones 1794. She died 1864, at the age of 91. He was a farmer, settled on road 26, one-half mile east of the village. He accumulated quite a property, which passed to his son, BETHUEL FARLEY (1794-1864) who has held various positions of public trust. Has been selectman and town clerk; was representative in 1829; was colonel of the 28th Regiment for 4 years; was appointed deputy sheriff in 1840, holding the position for 15 years; he was census taker for the towns of Marlow, Alstead, Chesterfield, Gilsum, Sullivan, Walpole and Westmoreland in 1840; was admitted to Cheshire county bar in 1856; was land surveyor for 50 years, and was one of the few Masons living in town during the anti-Mason difficulties of 1826. About 1833 he erectd the house now occupied by Lucius P. Farley, it being one of the first erected in the village. In 1814 he married Hannah Way (1796-1839), a daughter of Wells Way. He married second, Susannah P. Pierce, daughter of Ezekiel Pierce of Chesterfield, who bore him two children, Lucius P. (1843) and Dallas I. (1844) who resides at Valligo, California, being in the service of the United States Government. Lucius P. married in 1868 Jane R. Knight, and has five children, Flora C. (1868), Frank B. (1870), Ella S. (1871), James W. (1874-1875), and Eva M. (1876). AMOS F. FISKE (1805-1873) came to town from Massachusetts in 1828. He was employed by his brother-in-law, Francis D. Ellis, for several years a clerk, finally succeeding him in business, as reference to the historical sketch will indicate. As a merchant, he was enimently successful. He was always a firm supporter of the M.E. Church, and at his death gave it a fund of two thousand dollars. He was a member of the state senate in 1863-64, from the old tenth district, was director of the keene National bank several years. He married Eliza Stone. Their children were: Mary, died young; Harriet (1834) married Marshall Perkins; Charles H. (1835) died young; Arthur W. (1838) for many years in business here, postmaster 1861-1869, resides now in Washington D.C. married Emma Burr, has two children, Charles and Fred; Catherine (1840) married Perley E. Fox; Henry (1842-1876); Eliza (1844-1878) married Alfred F. Howard, collector of the port of Portsmouth, had one child, Arthur. GEORGE W. FOX, a native of Hancock, and now a resident of Fairview, MINN (MN) lived for several years in Marlow. While here he was a farmer and miller, running a mill in what was known as Symondsville. He was a selectman of the town several years, and has two sons, Charles G. Fox and Edward A. Fox. The former is an engineer, and has been on the Baltimore, Wilmington Philadelphia railroad. Edward A. Fox has always lived in town. At the age of 17 he entered the tannery of C.D. Symonds, and learned the currier trade of John Symonds. He remained here about 11 years, and then took the shop where he now is, which at that time in 1856, was the property of James Burnap. He married twice, first, Harriet D. Dart of Gilsum NH, and second, Frances H. Ross of Weston, Vt. PETER E. FOX, son of Peter T., and newphew of George W., was born December 17, 1833, attended school at the Marlow academy and at the New Hampshire M.E. COnference seminary at Tilton NH. He went to Danville, IL in 1857, where he taught school for a year and a half, then went to Belvidere, where he taught school about four years. He returned to his native town in 1862, and in 1869 bought out the stove and tin business of J.H. Fisher, which he has since carried on. He invented the celebrated Granite State evaporator, for making maple sugar, and also a sap spout. He has spent a great deal of time in improving these inventions. He married Catharine, daughter of Amos F. Fiske of Marlow. ELISHA GEE, son of STEPHEN who was a native of Lyme, Conn., was born here upon the place where Horace Gee now lives, on road 6. He reared a family of eight children, five of whom are living, and two, Horace Gee and Elbridge B. Gee reside in town. ELBRIDGE B. GEE left home at the age of 23 and went to Fitchburg, Mass, where he was engaged in the clothing business for some ten years. He then went to Illinois for 3 years, from there to Portland, Me, running an omnibus line, and finally returning to Marlow village where he has since lived, being engaged in the business of manufactauring lumber. He married twice, first Fanny W. Parker of Putney, Vt. who bore him three children, only one of whom is now living, and is a resident of Keene NH. His first wife died in 1866. His second wife was Caroline Ball of Keene, who bore him two children, who reside at home. PATRICK GIFFIN emigrated from Ireland and settled in Marlow about 1793, at corners of roads 24 and 25. Possessed of an energetic disposition, he soon became prominent in managing town affairs. His family was imbued with his spirit, and have been quite active as citizens. JOHN GIFFIN was a selectman for several years, was one of the company that went to the defense of Portsmouth in 1814. He succeeded his father in the ownership of the homestead, passing it to his son, EDWARD GIFFIN, who still owns it, though he is at present in Nebraska. ALLEN GIFFIN has been a very prominent man in official circles, in both town and state, and has proved himself able and efficient. He was moderator and selectman for a long term of years, representative 8 years, member of the Governor's council 1857-1858, presidential elector in 1864, register of probate for Cheshire county 1866-1872. Since 1863 he has resided in Keene. REUBEN GIFFIN was a farmer and millwright, always resided in town, was in trade a few years, opposite the postoffice. SAMUEL AND JOHN GUSTIN, brothers, were the first settlers in town, locating near GUSTIN POND, on road 13. They erected there the first habitation in town. SAMUEL GUSTIN was unmarried always living with his brother. He was a fit man for his times; earnest and positive, he labored faithfully to established the settlement. He was the first town clerk, one of the selectmen, proprietor's committee, and lot layer for several years. He was agent for the settlers in obtaining an extension of the charter, also represented them in the contests respecting boundaries; in these positions he seems to have stood firm for what he deemed right. As member of the Committee of Safety he was inbued with a spirit of liberty, which found expressions in many ways. JOHN GUSTIN (his brother) shared his portion of the hardships, and bore a part of the honors incident to the new settlement. He had married in Connecticut, Lydia Mack, who, with two children JOHN GUSTIN JR. and CLARA GUSTIN, were brought to the new home in the wilderness. Three more children were born to them, LURANA GUSTIN, SEBA GUSTIN, and ABIJAH GUSTIN. They occupied the log cabin a few years, when a new house was erected on road 12, on the east side, where the new barn of Willard Lane stands. This was replaced by the present house early in the present century. Here both John and Lydia died, the latter in 1847, aged 101 years, the oldest person who ever lived in town. JOHN GUSTIN JR. married Esther Way and removed after a few years to Canada. CLARA GUSTIN married General Huntley. LURANA GUSTIN married ABIJAH MACK who removed to Canada. SEBA GUSTIN married Polly Grimes, settling in Chelsea, Vt. ABIJAH GUSTIN remained on the homestead, married first, Early Miller and their children were ELISHA and CLARINDA; he married second, Charlott Royce, who bore him five children--EARLY GUSTIN, who married Daniel J. Dum; ABIJAH GUSTIN who removed to Vermont; CHARLOTT GUSTIN who married Sherman Stone; JOHN GUSTIN; and JANE N. GUSTIN who married Franklin W. Baker and have four children--Henrietta, who resides in Walpole, Abbie M., who married Fred A. Lebourveau and resides in Walpole, Ellen and Lola who reside in Massachusetts. EARLY has two sons, Lucius M. and Hamlin D., both of whom reside in town. JAMES M. HOWARD, the only son of Nathan, was born in Langdon NH. His mother died when he was only six weeks old, at which time he was taken into the family of Leonard Whitney of Ackworth [sic Acworth] NH and at the age of 17 came to Marlow and learned the tanner's trade. He was foreman of James Burnap's tannery for 11 years, or until in 1862, when he entered into partnership with him, and remained until 1869. During this time, in 1864 the tannery was burned to the ground. Since the dissolving of the partnership, he has again acted as foreman, and at the same time carrying on two or three large farms. He married Lucretia A. Mitchell, of Eaton, Lower Canada, and has been steward of the Methodist church here for the past 25 years. THE HUNTLEY FAMILY has been very numerous in town, one branch only of three that came here has remained with any degree of permanence, the other branches, have, however, two representatives. NATHAN HUNTLEY was among the first settlers in town, locating on Marlow Hill on road 18. He labored with the Gustins, Royces and Tubbses in establishing the township. His wife, a sister of Stephen Gee Sr., and his sons, NATHAN HUNTLEY JR., RUSSELL HUNTLEY, RUFUS HUNTLEY, ISAIAH HUNTLEY, LUMAN HUNTLEY and ELISHA HUNTLEY soon followed him thither. Of these, NATHAN HUNTLEY JR. married Mary Parsons, in Connecticut, settled on road 9 where C. Winham lives, had three children, Gurden, Enoch and Louis, when his wife died and he married Eunice Royce who bore him two others, Elisha and Mary. Louis married Sally Wood, settled on road 5 near A.G. Baker's. He was a stirring, active, capable man, and was intrusted by his townsmen with the management of many business affairs--children, Gardner, Lucy who married Gurden Lewis, and Mary Parsons who married Russell Huntley, a commission merchant in Boston--children five in number. GARDNER HUNTLEY (son of Nathan Jr.) married Clarissa George, who bore him one child, EZRA G. HUNTLEY. He has been town clerk, selectman, and supervisor several years, was representative in 1869-70. He married Jane Towne, and three children have been born to them, Walter S. of Lynn, Mass. who married Emma Manning a noted elocutionist; Henry H who married Ellen Clark and resides on road 23; and Frank P. who married Abbie Burge and resides in Claremont. Gardner married second, Rhoda Tubbs, who bore him two sons--Orren G., and Osman B. MARY HUNTLEY (youngest child of Nathan Jr.) married Nathaniel Richardson and had 3 children, all of whom were inclined to corpulency to a remarkable degree, only one, Rosina D. reached mature years. She at once time weighed five hundred pounds, and travelled extensively, visiting all the principal cities of the union. She was possessed of pleasing and accomplished manners. RUSSELL HUNTLEY (son of Nathan Jr.) settled on road 7 near the school-house in district No. 3. His family consisted of Elijah, Phebe, Luther, Hubbard and Ethelinda. ELIJAH settled on road 7, where his son WILLIS L. now resides. He married Betsey Brockway. His other children were Willard, resides in Vermont; HIBBARD settled opposite the old place on road 7 where his son Leonard B. now resides; LUTHER and ELIJAH on road 5. PHEBE married her cousin MARTIN; LUTHER, Hannah Gale; HUBBARD, Mehitable Rogers; ETHELINDA married Leland Lewis, remained on the old place and had six children who grew up; PHEBE married Stephen Allen of Lempster; LUCINDA married Solomon Bumford, second Jackson V. Herrick; HUBBARD R. and HENRY A, who reside in Malden, Mass; GEORGE R. went West, and MELISSA married David Reynolds of Lempster. RUFUS settled on road 9, where W.H. French lives. His children were Martin, married Phebe; Lucy married Asa Way; and Clarinda married Nathaniel Brown. Martin and Phebe's children were Merinda, Russell, Luman, Rufus M. and Calista. The sons are remembered in connection with the early business interests at the village. Calista very early manifested decided musical talents, and by perseverance she has brought herself very high in the art. In 1866 she visited Italy, to better perfect herself in the science; later she sang with credit in the principal cities of Europe. She now resides in Lynn, Mass. ISAIAH, togehter with his family of six children, removed to Vermont quite early. LUMAN married a daughter of Elder Beckwith, and settled in Charlestown, where they reared a family of five children. ELISHA, the youngest of Nathan Senior's children, settled on road 7, the Lewis place of the present. About 1790 he removed to the "Hill" where he erected a house in which he kept a "tavern" many years. Possessed of considerable ability he was for years charged with the transaction of public affairs, was moderator of annual town meetings for 22 years, selectman 14 years, representative for terms covering 17 years. From 1808 to 1821 he was a justice of the court of sessions, circuit court and court of common pleas; a soldier in the Revolution, and later very prominent in militia circles, passing through successive grades to that of brigadier general. He married Clara Gustin and had a family of ten children--Elisha; Rhoda married James Mather; Lucinda died young; Curtis married Betsey Lewis, settled on road 6, where George L. resides, his family consisted of Harriet who married John Winham, had 3 children, Elisha married Lurana Whittermore, Dudley married Maria (Hall) Baker settled on road 5, on the farm originally owned by Aaron Huntley; their children are two in number, Melvin J. married Frances (Dodge) Reed, and resides with her father, and Lizzie married Walter Page; Nathan R. married Charlott Matterson has one child Austin, deceased; William L. resides in Mass; George L. on the homestead, married Almira Brooks, has four boys, Clarence, Edgard, Orison and Forest. Clarissa married CHarles Matterson; Alden B. removed from town; Alden, third son of Elisha remained on the Hill several years after the death of his father, was the last postmaster at the Hill postoffice. He removed to a place on road 26, later he married first, Delight Gee, who bore him Elisha A. and Delight, who married Francis J. Rogers--children, Ellen and Frank. Elisha resides in Boston, being in the employ or R.H. White & Co. WHile a resident of Marlow and Alstead he was honored by election to many official positions. Alden married second, Hannah Scott, and his third wife was Mrs. Harriet Fox. Rufus removed to Bennington. Amanda was the youngest of the family, married Willard A. Baker. LYMAN H. HUNTLEY, the adopted son of Luther Huntley, came to this town when only three weeks old. He is a farmer, has been superintendent of schools one year, is a single man, and has always resided upon the farm which he now occupies. LUTHER HUNTLEY died in 1878. His widow survives him. JOHN JONES the ancestor of the family in Marlow and Dublin lived in Framingham, Mass (1674-1746). He was one of the Sudbury company that marches against the French, in Canada in 1790. JOHN JONES JR. (1709-1778) alone of his children grew up. He married in 1738 to Elizabeth Gibbs, and reared a family of six children. SAMUEL JONES (1746-1820) was the fourth. He married in 1775, Anna Gates, and had ten children. In 1779 Samuel removed from Framingham to Dublin NH where for two years he had been preparing a home. In 1803 he purchased land in Marlow, adjoining the Jones place, of which it eventually became a part, but he never became a resident of town. In 1805 his fourth child, JOHN JONES (1781-1846) settled on road 24 where he lived until his death. He married in 1806, Mary Buss of Marlboro, reared a family of six children, Edmund (1807-1882), Gilman (1809-1869), Franklin (18110, Ashley (1814-1877), John Quincy (1817), Mary (1824-1847). FRANKLIN JONES and JOHN Q. JONES have always resided in town. EDMUND JONES and GILMAN JONES the greater part of the time. EDMUND JONES was for many years prominent in the exercise of official duties in town, holding at one time or another nearly all the offices in its gift. Was representative 1851 and 1852. He was postmaster three years, merchant several. In 1833 he built the ASHUELOT HOUSE, the first hotel in the village, which he conducted until 1852, when he erected a second on Forest street, where he passed his later years. For many years he was employed as manager of public houses in Keene, Bellows Falls, Wilton and Nashua. In this capacity he became widely known. He married in 1831, Marilla Tubbs, a descendant of one of the first settlers in town, and one child, JOHN TUBBS JONES (1836) was born to them, he died young. GILMAN JONES was by occupation a farmer and lumberman. He settled on road 25, was selectman several years. During the latter part of his life he resided in Keene. He married in 1836, Eliza Towne, they had two children, Adeliza (1838) who married Daniel Cole, and Lyman (1839-1841). Gilman married second, in 1841 to Chestina Towne. Edward L. was his third child. He married in 1869 Lydia D. Buss. FRANKLIN JONES, also a farmer, remained on the homestead several years after the death of his father, but finally purchased a place in the village where he now resides. He married in 1840 to Louisa Wilson, and their children are Milan F. (1846), married in 1872 Sarah I. Dodge; and Manley W. (1851) married in 1882 Ellen C. Guillon. Milan has held several town offices and was representative in 1882-84. ASHLEY JONeS married in 1842 Philinda Mayo, and soon after removed to Stoddard, where he was engaged in hotel-keeping, remaining here about four years. He then went to Cold River, after a year or two returned to Marlow, then removed to Keene, where he spent the remainder of his life, engaged in farming and hotel-keeping. His family consists of Georgianna P. (1843); Abbie M. (1846) married in 1868 to Charles W.W. Ball; John Quincy (1848) married in 1877 to Sarah M. Carter; and Frank A. (1853) JOHN QUINCY JONES' boyhood was like that of all others, whom fate makes the youngest of the family. When about 18, opportunity for attending school at Unity offered iteself, and later similiar privileges at Hancock were improved. Winters were spent in teaching district school in which calling he earned quite a reputation; later he was employed by his brothers in their hotels. In 1847 he engaged with Daniel Buss in house carpentry, this continued until 1852, when he began the manufacture of doors, sash and blinds, and this with kindred labor has funished employment since. In earlier years, when the "old militia" was a requisite in the state, he was deeply interested in its affairs and rose through successive grades to that of brigadier quartermaster. Other than his regular business duties have almost constantly required his attention. Positions of honor and trust in various capacities have been assigned to him. As town officer he has filled all the elective ones, several many times in succession, was representative in 1859-60, 1864 and 1865, was delegate to the constitutional convention in 1876, and is at present trustee of the Keene Five Cent Savings bank. In addition to these duties, probate and other legal matters have for years demanded his continual care. His life has been one of ceaseless activity. He married in 1848, Cynthia Gould of Stoddard; a son, Elgin A. (1852) is their only child. After attending school at Mont Vernon NH, he was graduated at Dartmouth college in 1874. After teaching a few terms, in 1880 he married Sarah C. Boynton, of Brattleboro Vt. He has held the office of superintendent of schools in 1876, 1877, 1878 and 1880 and town treasurer in 1881 1882 and 1883 STEPHEN C. JOSLIN, son of Nathaniel, was born in Stoddard, June 1, 1807, married Hannah Towne of Marlow, and moved to that town in 1856, where he now resides. He has nine children, as follows: Stephen C. Jr., George D., Joseph G., Andrew T., Luke E., Susan A., John A., Alva N. and Arthur E. Four of these are now living-- John A. and Arthur E in Fitzburg [sic Fitchburg] MA; Luke E. in Keene, and Andrew T. in Marlow. IRA KNIGHT removed from Handock and settled in Marlow on road 28, in 1811. He built a log house a few rods west of the present house where he lived until 1828, when the new one was erected. He married Abigail Pratt, and reared a family of ten children; Lewis A., who settled near the old place, married Thankful Gibbs, had four children, Adelaide R., wife of D.M. Tiffany, Mason City, Iowa, Osro L., also of Iowa, Harlon N. and Ella dying young. Lewis later owned the Baker farm several years, has been selectman, was placed in charge of the county alms house as its first overseer. He married second, Almira Adams. Nathaniel settled on road 28 corner of 25, but removed a few years later to a place near the village, married Zelpha Miller-- children, Lydia married Cyrus Farnsworth; Lewis A. married Martha Burt, resides in Bennington; Alfred T married Mary Fletcher; Milan A. married Vesta Shelley. Ira D. resided several years in town, but of late in Keene, married Cordelia Hemingway, had ten children, the oldest, Jayne, alone living in town, married Lucuis P. Farley. Mary A. married Joseph Clyde, resided on the homestead several eyars, when they removed to the village. They have two children, George W. and Melbourne E drowned in 1862. George W. married Felicia L. Shepardson, has been town clerk and treasurer several years, repre- sentative in 1880-1882. Eben P. married Jane E. Lovejoy, who lived but a short time, married second Elvira Richardson, has one son, Eugene W. He has been selectman. For many years he has been an extensive dealer in sheep and cattle. Susan P. married Samuel D. Bill, of Gilsum, resides now in Keene--children, David D. died young, and Fred W. married May E. Hartwell. Benjamin F. was for many years associated with E.A. Fox in the currying business, married Lucy Barney, has three children, Emma and Eddie, both of whom died young, and Melbourn E. Sarah married Horace Darrah of Bennington, has had five children, two of whom are living, Jennie married Charles Bass; Belle, Albert Clement. Elvira and William, two other children of Ira and Abigail, died unmarried. EBER LEWIS was among those who removed from Lyme, Conn. in 1767 settling on road 10. A few years later he erected the "stone" house that stood at the corner of roads 10 and 17. He was for many years selectman, proprietor's committee, and member of the committee of safety, was an ensign in the company called to answer alarums [sic alarms] from the time of Lexington till the close of the war. WILLIAM LEWIS (1763-1850) his NEPHEW, first came to town in 1774, when eleven years of age. Returning to Connecticut he remained ten years, when he came to Marlow to locate. He purchased land of Elisha Huntley on road 7, his house being about 80 rods north of the present one on the old farm. His brother, JOHN LEWIS spent the winter of 1784 with him here. In 1785 he (William) brought his wife to the new home, here DUDLEY and BETSEY were born. In 1794 they removed to the house built by Gen. Huntley, which stood in the present door-yard, here WILLIAM, JOHN and GEORGE were born, the new house being built about 1799, in which GURDEN and OLIVER were born. JOHN LEWIS SR. and his wife made a visit to COnnecticut when they had been in town about six years. To prepare their two children for the trip, Mrs. Lewis carded, spun wool, and made each article of clothing the children wore, buying nothing except one-half a yard of shoe binding, with which to fit out the shoes. Mr. Lewis was a prominent man in town affairs, holding many of its offices, was representative in 1824, 1827, 1828 and 1834. DUDLEY LEWIS (1787-1859) settled on road 1, where he has always lived. He was often entrusted with public duties. He married in 1809, Early Gee, and reared a family of four children: Gilbert, at one time in trade with A.F. Fiske, later of Goshen and Unity; Dudley H.; Mary E., married Jacob Sanborn; Madaline, married Harvey Sanborn. DUDLEY H. LEWIS (1819-1879) resided in Boston from 1839 to 1849, when he purchased a farm on Marlow Hill, where he lived until 1865, when he removed to the village. He has been selectman, town treasurer, and also representative. He married in 1842, Charlotte Lewis, has had three children--Etta W. (1845) married in 1865 to George H. Messer; Della E. (1851) married in 1874 Charles H. Cook; Emily M. (1854-1868). He was killed by being thrown from a stage coach, November 8, 1879. WILLIAM LEWIS JR. (1794) settled in the west. JOHN LEWIS settled in Unity, married Fanny Gee; his son WILLIAM lives on road 5. GEORGE LEWIS (1799-1868) lived with his father one year, when in 1822, he built the house on road 6 where F.R. Huntley resides. After living here eleven years he removed to the farm now owned by F.W. King on road 1. He married, in 1820, Mehitable Way, and had three children: Charlotte A. (1822); Christopher A. (1825-1874); and Mehitable (1837) who married F.W. King. George Lewis was for many years an extensive wool dealer. GURDEN LEWIS (1804-1883) lived with his father on the old place and succeeded him in its ownership, living upon it until failing health forced him to leave it to reside with his son, LOUIS H., who still keeps possession of it, though he resides on road 6. Gurden married in 1826 Lucy Huntley. Besides L.H., they had six children: Frances Matson, and Sarah Ann wife of Andrew J. Barney; Louis H. married Louise Rogers--they have two children, Rosa and Ormand. REV. EBENEZER MACK was given 100 acres of land by the Gustins, on condition that he would settle in Marlow. His gift was the farm now occupied by Charles H. Washburn, on road 16. He settled here about 1768. He was a Baptist minister, and preached to the people in the vicnity several years previous to the time the Baptist church was organized. Among his children who removed to Marlow were, Lydia, wife of John Gustin, and Silas. The latter SILAS MACK succeeded his father in the ownership of the farm. Their old log house was succeeded in 1779, by the new house, the second frame one in town. Here Silas reared his family of ten children, Silas Jr., Jonathan, John, Daniel (who died young), William, Asa, Amasa, Franklin, Polly and Daniel. SILAS MACK SR.was a prominent official and justice of the peace. He was the first representative sent from town after it ceased to be classed with others. He was a soldier under Stark at Bennington. He was greatly interested in the first church, the building being erected on his farm. Of his sons, Silas Mack, Asa Mack, and Franklin Mack removed to Stanstead, P.Q. where they lived and died. Jonathan Mack settled in Charlestown. John Mack went west, but finally returned. Polly Mack married Jasper Ball, and removed to Iowa. William Mack settled in Alstead, but soon returned to Marlow, and built the house now standing on the old farm. He was honored by his townsmen by election to various offices. Later years found him engaged in railroad surveys in Vermont and New York. Amasa Mack succeded his father in the ownership of the homestead. He filled the offices of selectman and representative several terms always proving himself an honored citizen. His son, Albert B. Mack recieved the old farm, retaining possession until his death, when, after having been in the family for a hundred years, it passed to others. Daniel Mack, the youngest son of Silas, after a few years of voluntary exile to Massachusetts, has returned to town. He is in his eighty-fourth year, but is still hale and hearty. He is the only representative of the family living in town. His only child, Orville T. Mack, now of Massachusetts, was formerly in the stove and tinware business in town and was postmaster three years. ISAAC MONROE, a native of Stoddard, moved to this town, where he died at the age of 84 years. He had 3 sons and 4 daughters. The sons are all living. Ora lives in Marlboro village, Nathaniel in North Walpole, and Orrin in Florida. JAMES H. MORRISON, son of B.F., and a native of Marlow, married for his first wife, Sylvia M. Corry , who bore him four children, and he carried on the currier business in the village of Marlow. Two of his four children are living, Frank E. in Boston, and Clarence E. at home. He married for his second wife, Frances M. Gould, May 15, 1873. He died June 5, 1881. His widow resides in town. DR. MARSHALL PERKINS, son of James, a miller, was born at Croyden NH in 1823 and was the only one of a family of five children who lived to maturity. He fitted for college in Norwich university, at Norwich Vt and Kimball Union Academy at Meriden NH, and graduated from Harvard Medical College in 1850. He came to Marlow in the fall of that year, began the practice of his profession, and, with the exception of 3 years spent in the army, has since remained in the town. He served in the war as assistant surgeon, enlisting in the 14th NH Vols. He married Harriet F., daughter of Amos F. Fisk, who bore him eleven children, seven of whom are living, five of them remaining at home. He has been school committee for 20 or 25 years, and a member of the Connecticut Valley Association for several years. PHELPS FAMILY--The ancestor of the Phelps family emigrated from England and settled in Dorchester, Mass in 1630. Descended from him were Edward and Luther Phelps, half brothers, who removed from Leominster, Mass about 1793, the former settling in the southwest part of Stoddard, the latter near road 30, in Marlow. His first habitation stood in a lot southwest from the Wallace mill. Later he built the old house near James Downing's. LUTHER (1768-1855) married (1795) Susannah Cram. They reared a family of seven children: Susan (1795- 1861) married John Farrer and removed to Keene; Calvin (1798-1861) married in 1823 Sally Fox, settled on road 25, where he lived several years, then buying the place now occupied by his son Freeman, he conducted a rake manufacture and cabinet shop. His children were George S. (1825) married Mary J. Applin (1849) settled on road 18-1/2, they have two children, Henry A. married Carrie A. Grant, and Mary A; Mary A. (1827); Alfred (1828) both died young; Elmira (1830) married Harvey THompson, had two children, Herbert H. and Elvira M., married second, Isaiah Davis, their family consists of Mary E., Abbie F., Warren M. and Arthur M.; Maria (1833) married in 1873, Gardner Smith and removed to Acworth. Elbridge (1836) married in 1857, Harriet Spaulding and resides on road 24. He is by occupation a carpenter, cooper and cabinet maker, and is withal a very skilful [sic] workman. His children are three in number, Ella J., Sarah E., and Albert W., one having died young. Freeman (1838) the youngest of Calvin's children, resides on the homestead, married in 1875, Martha H. Ross. Luther, Jr. (1805-1839) third child of Luther, lived with his father on the homestead, married Polly Miller who bore him three children--Emily (1831-1874) who married Wesley Austin, and had one child; Sarah (1833) who married Newell Mead, and had two children; and Alfred (1837-1838). Sally (1807-1832), Abel (1811-1832), Prudence (1813-1839) all died unmarried. Martha F. (1817-1855) married Sumner Knight of Stoddard in 1844. ORVILLE S. ROGERS, son of WILLARD ROGERS, of Lempster, came to town in 1872. He is a carpenter, which occupation he followed the first years of his residence here. Recently he has purchsaed the Downing homestead, on road 30, and is now engaged in farming. He has been selectman several years, was representative in 1878-1880. Married Sophronia Way, had three children: Sidney died young; Ida died unmarried; and Ada married George W. Scott. The other members of this family who have resided in town are Francis J., for many years deputy sheriff; Edmund, at one time engaged in the tin business; Josiah, a tanner; Almira, who married Joseph B. Honey, and lived for a time on road 17--children, Harlow E., Ada died young, and Herbert L. Sarah married Welman J. Powers--children, Elmer W., Fred died young, and Zilla J., an adopted daughter, wife of Fred A. Lewis. Calista, wife of Graham A. Keys whose children are Edgar and Etta, married Lucius D. Tinker. Edward, Elias, and Emily have at times resided in town. HIRAM F. RUSSELL, son of AMOS RUSSELL, a life-long resident of Washington, settled on road 6. He is an enterprising and thrifty farmer, has been one of the board of selectmen, married Lucy Mellen, of Washington, and has one child, Arthur. GEORGE S. RUSSELL, brother of above, settled on the adjoining farm, married Maryanna, daughter of Hibbard Huntley, who had two children, Georgianna and Marian. George S. married, second, Juliet Chappel, of Walpole. PHINEHAS STONE came here from Harvard, Mass with his wife and five children about 1810, locating near Stone Pond, and carried on the tannery business. He reared a family of eight children as follows: John, Henry, Nahum, Sherman, Sarah, Eliza, Nancy and Mary. Only one of these, Eliza, is now living. She married A.F. Fisk, who died in this town. John, born in Harvard in 1798, came with his father and married Johanna, daughter of Stephen Gee Jr. He located on the homestead of his wife's father and had two children, Lorenzo D. and Silas. The former lives in Madison, Wis [WI] and Silas lives on the home farm, on road 6. The latter married Sarah W., daughter of David Griffin, and has two children, Josephine J., who lives in Lawrence, Mass., and Della A., who lives at home. JOHN STONE died February 3 1878 and his widow died July 16, 1879, aged 73 years. HOSEA TOWNE, son of Archelaus, was born in Stoddard, the youngest of a family of four children. He went to Sullivan, where he remained 12 years as a farmer and then to Keene, engaging in various kinds of business and from there enlisted in the 6th NH Vols. He served in the war [Civil War] three years, and was at the battles of Camden, Second Bull Run, Vicksburg, Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and several others. He came to Marlow in 1869, engaged in general merchandise, and has remained in that business ever since. He has been postmaster since 1870, the postoffice being located in his store, and has been overseer of the poor, and town treasurer for 3 years, holding the latter office at the present time. ANDREW TOWNE, son of Israel, came with his father to the town of Stoddard at an early day, but moved to Marlow previous to 1800. He married Sallie Spaulding of Stoddard in 1802. He lived in the southern part of the town, was a farmer, and was also engaged in the flour business. He reared a family of ten children, as follows: Anna, Luke, Sarah, Eliza, Hannah, Christina, Cynthia S., Andrew D., Mary, and John S. Four of these, Hannah, Andrew D, Mary and John S. are now living. JOSEPH AND ABISHA TUBBS, brothers, came to town about the same time, JOSEPH TUBBS, first perhaps, who settled on road 22, where Isaiah Davis resides. He was selectman in 1767 and for several succeeding years, also proprietor's committee. He died in 1775. No trace of this family is obtainable. One child alone is known, Hepzibah, married Silvanus Beckwith. ABISHA TUBBS, settled on the farm now owned by Charles Elliot, off road 22. He was a town officer many years. He married Hepsibeth Mack. Their children were Dan, Joseph, Zephaniah who went west, Russel who married Desire Healy, Michael who went to New York, Eli, Hepzibah and Asubah. DANIEL TUBBS who settled on road 17, married Molly Muncil, had four children, Phebe, Clara, Clarinda and James. JOSEPH TUBBS settled on his uncle Joseph's farm, married Rhoda Henry and reared a family of seven children: Joseph, Abisha, Sally, Alvin, Rhoda, Amos Gale, and Belinda. JOSEPH married Zuba Monroe and had six children. Abisha married Belinda Fiske, who bore him two children, when he married Mrs. Betsey Weston. Sally married John Giffin. Alvin married Cynthia Huffman. Rhoda married Gardner Huntley. Amos G. married Sarah Wallace, has had 3 children, Orae who married Edwin Kilburn; Saray M. who married Artemas Kilburn, and Adelaide who married Robert B. Isham and had 9 children. Belinda married James Gordon. ELI TUBBS inherited the homestead, where he has always lived. He married Lydia Chase. THey had three children, Elvira who married Daniel Mack; Marilla who married Edmund Jones; Lucinda who married Samuel Buss, and Hepzibah, who married Samuel Richardson. Their children are three in number, Jonathan, Elvira and the other that died young. DANIEL WAY settled on road 5 about 1787, on the farm now owned by A.G. Baker. His family consisted of eight children, all of whom came to town with him. WELLS WAY (1769) was town clerk 23 years in succession; was also selectman, treasurer, and representative many times. He was familiarly known as "Squire" Way, and was the arbiter of many a local dispute, while as a surveyor he traversed this and adjoining towns not a little. He lived on Marlow Hill on road 18. He married Deliverance Gale. A son, Wells H. Way, was at one time in company with James Burnap, in the tannery business. ESTHER WAY (1771) married John Gustin Jr. CHRISTOHPER WAY (1773-1842) was a blacksmith, came to town in 1795, built the house on road 9, where W.H. French lives, about 1800. A few years later the built the one owned by Mrs. L. Huntley on road 6. He finally returned to the Hill, building at the corners of roads 9 and 2. He was killed by lightning May 11, 1842, while at work at his forge. He married in 1794, Charlotte Huntley. Their children were: Martin (1796); Mehitable (1802) married George Lewis; he married second, Abigail Beebe. ASA WAY (1775-1859) married Lucy Huntley, had two children, one dying young, the other being drowned in the old Mack mill pond in 1819. Asa lived for a year on the old place, when he purchased the Honey place on road 17. he lived here several years accumulating considerable property. At his death in Lempster he bequeathed $1,000 each to the Universalist societies at Marlow and Lempster for the support of preaching, and $500 to each of these towns for the support of schools. SALLY WAY married Ira Miller. ETHELINDA WAY married Silas Mack Jr. EUNICE WAY married Nathan Huntley. MARTIN WAY removed to Vermont. (end)