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Jonathan Farwell1

M, #113551
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MarriageJonathan Farwell married Susannah Blanchard daughter of Captain Joseph Blanchard and Abiah Hassell.1

Partner with Susannah Blanchard b. 29 March 1707

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 6. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Jane Blanchard1

F, #113552, b. 19 March 1709

Parents

FatherCaptain Joseph Blanchard b. 1 November 1672, d. 1727
MotherAbiah Hassell b. 13 May 1673, d. 8 December 1746
Relationships7th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
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NameJane Blanchard was also known as Jane Swan.1
BirthShe was born on 19 March 1709.1
MarriageShe married Rev. Josiah Swan son of Ebenezer Swan and Prudence Foster.1

Partner with Rev. Josiah Swan b. 18 March 1711/12

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 6. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Rev. Josiah Swan1

M, #113553, b. 18 March 1711/12

Parents

FatherEbenezer Swan d. 1716
MotherPrudence Foster
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BirthRev. Josiah Swan was born on 18 March 1711/12, in Charlestown, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageHe married Jane Blanchard daughter of Captain Joseph Blanchard and Abiah Hassell.1

Partner with Jane Blanchard b. 19 March 1709

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 6. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Ebenezer Swan1

M, #113554, d. 1716
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MarriageEbenezer Swan married Prudence Foster.1
DeathHe died in 1716.1

Child with Prudence Foster

SonRev. Josiah Swan b. 18 March 1711/12

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 6. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Prudence Foster1

F, #113555
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NamePrudence Foster was also known as Prudence Swan.1
NameShe was also known as Prudence Prentice.1
MarriageShe married second Ebenezer Swan.1

Child with Ebenezer Swan d. 1716

SonRev. Josiah Swan b. 18 March 1711/12

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 6. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Samuel Fitch1

M, #113557
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MarriageSamuel Fitch married Elizabeth Walker They lived in Bedford, Massachusetts.1

Child with Elizabeth Walker

SonJoseph Fitch b. 22 October 1702, d. 7 February 1769

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Elizabeth Walker1

F, #113558
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NameElizabeth Walker was also known as Elizabeth Fitch.1
MarriageShe married Samuel Fitch They lived in Bedford, Massachusetts.1

Child with Samuel Fitch

SonJoseph Fitch b. 22 October 1702, d. 7 February 1769

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

John Paige1

M, #113559, b. 11 October 1704

Parents

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BirthJohn Paige was born on 11 October 1704.1
MarriageHe married Rachel Blanchard daughter of Captain Joseph Blanchard and Abiah Hassell, on 3 June 1773.1

Partner with Rachel Blanchard b. 20 March 1712, d. 26 January 1801

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Nathaniel Paige1

M, #113560
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MarriageNathaniel Paige married Susannah Lane.1

Child with Susannah Lane

SonJohn Paige b. 11 October 1704

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Susannah Lane1

F, #113561
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NameSusannah Lane was also known as Susannah Page.1
MarriageShe married Nathaniel Paige.1

Child with Nathaniel Paige

SonJohn Paige b. 11 October 1704

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Timothy Taylor1

M, #113562, b. 1 September 1718

Parents

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BirthTimothy Taylor was born on 1 September 1718, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, Massachusetts ColonyG.2
MarriageHe married Rachel Converse daughter of Joshua Converse and Rachel Blanchard.1

Children with Rachel Converse b. 30 April 1730

DaughterMary Taylor b. 14 December 1751
SonTimothy Taylor+ b. 18 September 1754, d. 26 February 1851
SonJoshua Taylor b. 18 September 1756
DaughterSarvia Taylor b. 27 August 1758
SonEleazer Taylor b. 17 April 1760
DaughterAbigail Taylor b. March 1762
SonJoel Taylor b. 4 March 1764

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), Page 76. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Thadeus Fitch Converse1

M, #113563, b. 23 March 1755, d. 1819

Parents

FatherJoshua Converse b. 3 June 1704, d. 1744
MotherRachel Blanchard b. 20 March 1712, d. 26 January 1801
Relationships6th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
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BirthThadeus Fitch Converse was born on 23 March 1755, in Bedford, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
Biographical NoteIn 1777 He lived for short time in Rindge and in Amherst, New Hampshire. He was a Quartermaster in General Stark's Brigade during the American Revolution.1
ReturnedHe returned to Bedford, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG, in 1778.1
MarriageHe married Mary Moor on 14 September 1779, in Bedford, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG. There were three children from this marriage.1
DeathHe died in 1819.1

Partner with Mary Moor

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Mary Moor1

F, #113564
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NameMary Moor was also known as Mary Converse.1
MarriageShe married Thadeus Fitch Converse son of Joshua Converse and Rachel Blanchard, on 14 September 1779, in Bedford, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG. There were three children from this marriage.1

Partner with Thadeus Fitch Converse b. 23 March 1755, d. 1819

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Eleazer Blanchard1

M, #113565, b. 1 December 1715, d. 29 April 1717

Parents

FatherCaptain Joseph Blanchard b. 1 November 1672, d. 1727
MotherAbiah Hassell b. 13 May 1673, d. 8 December 1746
Relationships7th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
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BirthEleazer Blanchard was born on 1 December 1715.1
DeathHe died on 29 April 1717. this death date was recorded in the town records, however his gravestone has an inscribed death date of 20 April 1718.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Rebecca Hubbard1

F, #113566, b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774

Parents

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NameRebecca Hubbard was also known as Rebecca Blanchard.1
BirthShe was born on 11 February 1710/11, in Concord, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageShe married Col. Joseph Blanchard son of Captain Joseph Blanchard and Abiah Hassell, on 26 September 1728, in Groton, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG. There were thirteen children from this marriage.1
DeathRebecca Hubbard died on 17 April 1774.1
BurialShe was buried in Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New HampshireG.

Inscription Front: Here Lies Ye / Body of Madam / Rebecca Blanch / ard Relict of / Joseph Blanchard / Esq. T 63 who / Died April the / 17th 1774.2

Tombstone, Rebecca (Hubbard) Blanchard (1711-1774). Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, New Hampshire. Phot courtesy of findagrave.com, posted by Kristy Green.

Children with Col. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758

SonJoseph Blanchard+ b. 28 April 1729
SonEleazer Blanchard b. 15 November 1730, d. 19 March 1753
DaughterSusannah Blanchard b. 15 November 1730, d. Before 1758
DaughterRebecca Blanchard b. 20 July 1732
DaughterSarah Blanchard b. 7 October 1734
DaughterCatherine Blanchard b. 15 November 1736, d. 17 November 1817
SonJonathan Blanchard+ b. 18 September 1738, d. 16 July 1788
DaughterSarah Blanchard b. 2 August 1740, d. 29 March 1798
SonJames Blanchard b. 20 September 1742
SonCol. Jotham Blanchard+ b. 1744, d. 18 March 1807
SonAugustus Blanchard+ b. 29 July 1746, d. 27 February 1809
SonCaleb Blanchard b. 15 August 1749, d. 4 January 1753
DaughterHannah Blanchard+ b. 21 October 1751, d. 22 March 1794

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16288] Find a Grave, Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Memorial ID 12613644: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 07 January 2021), memorial page for Rebecca Hubbard Blanchard (11 Feb 1711–17 Apr 1774), Find a Grave Memorial no. 12613644, citing Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA; Maintained by Paul1957 (contributor 46616656).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Maj. Jonathan Hubbard1

M, #113567
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MarriageMaj. Jonathan Hubbard married Rebecca Brown.2

Child with Rebecca Brown

DaughterRebecca Hubbard+ b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), pages 6, 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Rebecca Brown1

F, #113568
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NameRebecca Brown was also known as Rebecca Hubbard.1
MarriageShe married Maj. Jonathan Hubbard.1

Child with Maj. Jonathan Hubbard

DaughterRebecca Hubbard+ b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 7. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Joseph Blanchard1

M, #113569, b. 28 April 1729

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthJoseph Blanchard was born on 28 April 1729, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageHe married first Betty Spalding, of Groton and Dunstable, daughter of Joseph Spalding and Mary, on 19 September 1748 in Westford, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG, there were no known children from this marriage.2
MarriageJoseph Blanchard married second Lucy Lovewell daughter of Col. Zaccheus Lovewell, there were seven children from this marriage.2
Biographical NoteBetween 1762 and 1765 Joseph "represented Merrimack in the Provincial Assembly, and was a selectman there for several years."2
Biographical NoteJoseph lived in Dunstable and in Merrimack, later in Amherst. About 1800 he moved to Thornton where he owned a large acreage. He was well known as a surveyor, and was a co-creator of the 1761 map of New Hampshire.2

Partner with Betty Spalding, of Groton and Dunstable b. 4 December 1728

Children with Lucy Lovewell

SonJoseph Blanchard b. 21 June 1752, d. 10 July 1752
SonJoseph Blanchard b. 28 May 1753, d. 7 March 1833
SonEleazer Blanchard b. 8 June 1755
DaughterLucy Blanchard b. June 1757
DaughterCatherine Blanchard b. 16 August 1759
SonZaccheus Blanchard b. 30 December 1761, d. 10 May 1783
DaughterHannah Blanchard b. 22 April 1764

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Eleazer Blanchard1

M, #113570, b. 15 November 1730, d. 19 March 1753

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthEleazer Blanchard was born on 15 November 1730, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG. twin of Susannah.1
DeathHe died on 19 March 1753.1
BurialHe was buried in Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New HampshireG.

Inscription Front: Here Lyes / the Body of M. / Eleazer Blanchard / who departed this / Life / the 19 day / of March AD: / 1753 in the 22 / Year of his Age.2

Tombstone, Eleazer Blanchard (1730-1753). Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of findagrave.com.

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16289] Find a Grave, Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Memorial ID 12613691: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 08 January 2021), memorial page for Eleazer Blanchard (15 Nov 1730–19 Mar 1753), Find a Grave Memorial no. 12613691, citing Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA; Maintained by Paul1957 (contributor 46616656).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Susannah Blanchard1

F, #113571, b. 15 November 1730, d. Before 1758

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthSusannah Blanchard was born on 15 November 1730, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG. twin of Eleazer.1
DeathShe died Before 1758.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Rebecca Blanchard1

F, #113572, b. 20 July 1732

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameRebecca Blanchard was also known as Rebecca Minot.1
BirthShe was born on 20 July 1732, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageShe married James Minot.1

Partner with James Minot

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

James Minot1

M, #113573
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MarriageJames Minot married Rebecca Blanchard daughter of Col. Joseph Blanchard and Rebecca Hubbard.1

Partner with Rebecca Blanchard b. 20 July 1732

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Sarah Blanchard1

F, #113574, b. 7 October 1734

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthSarah Blanchard was born on 7 October 1734, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
Died YoungShe died young.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Catherine Blanchard1

F, #113575, b. 15 November 1736, d. 17 November 1817

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameCatherine Blanchard was also known as Catherine Smith.1
BirthShe was born on 15 November 1736, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageShe married Rev. Elias Smith son of Benjamin Smith and Elizabeth Burnap, there were nine children from this marriage.1
DeathCatherine Blanchard died on 17 November 1817.1

Partner with Rev. Elias Smith b. 1731, d. 17 October 1791

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Rev. Elias Smith1

M, #113576, b. 1731, d. 17 October 1791

Parents

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BirthRev. Elias Smith was born in 1731, in Reading, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
GraduationHe graduated in 1753 from Harvard University, Cambridge, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG, {para}.1
Biographical NoteHe was pastor of a church in Middleton, Massachusetts, and preached in Dunstable in 1757.1
MarriageHe married Catherine Blanchard daughter of Col. Joseph Blanchard and Rebecca Hubbard, there were nine children from this marriage.1
DeathRev. Elias Smith died on 17 October 1791 in Middleton, Essex County, MassachusettsG.1

Partner with Catherine Blanchard b. 15 November 1736, d. 17 November 1817

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Benjamin Smith1

M, #113577
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MarriageBenjamin Smith married Elizabeth Burnap.1

Child with Elizabeth Burnap

SonRev. Elias Smith b. 1731, d. 17 October 1791

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Elizabeth Burnap1

F, #113578
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NameElizabeth Burnap was also known as Elizabeth Smith.1
MarriageShe married Benjamin Smith.1

Child with Benjamin Smith

SonRev. Elias Smith b. 1731, d. 17 October 1791

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Jonathan Blanchard1

M, #113579, b. 18 September 1738, d. 16 July 1788

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthJonathan Blanchard was born on 18 September 1738, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageHe married Rebecca Farwell daughter of Oliver Farwell and Abigail Hubbard.2
DeathJonathan Blanchard died on 16 July 1788.3
BurialHe was buried in Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New HampshireG.

Inscription Front: erected in memory / of / The Honble Jonathan Blanchard Esq. / whose Remains are here interd [sic] / who departed this life July ye 16th 1788 E. 51 / Son of the Honble Joseph Blanchard Esq.3

Tombstone, Jonathan Blanchard (1738-1788). Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of findagrave.com.

Children with Rebecca Farwell b. 1732, d. 20 August 1811

DaughterRebecca Blanchard+ b. 4 May 1766, d. 19 October 1810
DaughterGrace Blanchard+ b. 1768, d. 6 February 1845
DaughterSophia Blanchard b. About 1769
DaughterAbigail Blanchard b. 20 November 1770, d. 7 October 1848
SonCharles Blanchard b. 14 March 1776, d. 16 March 1811
DaughterElizabeth Blanchard b. About 1778, d. 4 May 1843

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 11. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  3. [S16290] Find a Grave, Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Memorial ID 12613650. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Sarah Blanchard1

F, #113580, b. 2 August 1740, d. 29 March 1798

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameSarah Blanchard was also known as Sarah Fletcher.1
BirthShe was born on 2 August 1740, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageShe married Robert Fletcher son of Robert Fletcher, of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts,, on 17 September 1761, there were several children from this marriage.1
DeathShe died on 29 March 1798.1

Partner with Robert Fletcher b. 1727, d. 9 September 1793

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Robert Fletcher1

M, #113581, b. 1727, d. 9 September 1793

Parents

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BirthRobert Fletcher was born in 1727.1
MarriageHe married Sarah Blanchard daughter of Col. Joseph Blanchard and Rebecca Hubbard, on 17 September 1761, there were several children from this marriage.1
DeathRobert Fletcher died on 9 September 1793.1

Partner with Sarah Blanchard b. 2 August 1740, d. 29 March 1798

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Robert Fletcher, of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts1

M, #113582
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Child

SonRobert Fletcher b. 1727, d. 9 September 1793

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

James Blanchard1

M, #113583, b. 20 September 1742

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthJames Blanchard was born on 20 September 1742, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Col. Jotham Blanchard1

M, #113584, b. 1744, d. 18 March 1807

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthCol. Jotham Blanchard was born in 1744, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.2
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Treadwell daughter of Jacob Treadwell and Sarah Cotton, on 10 November 1766, in Middleton, MassachusettsG. There were five children from this marriage.3
LivingCol. Jotham Blanchard lived "in Portsmouth and Peterborough, New Hampshire, and after 1785 in Truro, Nova Scotia. In Truro he was successful in business and was a colonel in the militia". "in Portsmouth and Peterborough, New Hampshire, and after 1785 in Truro, Nova Scotia. In Truro he was successful in business and was a colonel in the militia."3
DeathHe died on 18 March 1807 in Truro, Nova ScotiaG.3
BurialHe was buried in Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Inscription Front: Jotham Blanchard Esq. / who died the 18 March 1807 / Aged 62 years / and of Elizabeth his wife / who died January 5 1811 / Age 72.4

Children with Elizabeth Treadwell b. 1738, d. 5 January 1811

SonJohn Blanchard
DaughterSarah Blanchard
DaughterElizabeth Blanchard
DaughterRebecca Blanchard
DaughterHannah Blanchard b. 1774, d. 1830
SonJonathan Blanchard b. 21 April 1776, d. 31 May 1843
SonEdward Sherburne Blanchard b. 1778, d. 24 December 1856
DaughterNancy Blanchard b. 1780, d. 18 August 1818
SonJotham Blanchard b. 1784, d. 1839

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), pages 8, 11. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  3. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 11. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  4. [S16295] Cemetery Marker, Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jotham Blanchard & Elizabeth Treadwell, tombstone inscription; documented by findagrave.com.

Augustus Blanchard1

M, #113585, b. 29 July 1746, d. 27 February 1809

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthAugustus Blanchard was born on 29 July 1746, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageHe married Bridget Lovewell . There were thirteen children from this marriage. There were thirteen children from this marriage.2
DeathHe died on 27 February 1809.3
BurialHe was buried in Elm Street Cemetery, Millford, Hillsborough County, New HampshireG.3

Children with Bridget Lovewell

DaughterSarah Blanchard b. 3 January 1766
DaughterPriscilla Blanchard b. 12 August 1768, d. 1847
SonAugustus Blanchard b. 18 January 1770, d. 11 October 1829
DaughterHannah Blanchard b. 27 February 1772, d. 19 February 1846
DaughterEsther Blanchard b. 4 May 1774, d. 8 December 1824
DaughterBridget Blanchard b. 23 June 1776, d. 16 July 1837
DaughterRebecca Blanchard b. 18 November 1778, d. 29 March 1850
SonJames Blanchard b. 25 February 1781, d. 18 March 1798
SonGeorge Blanchard b. 16 August 1783, d. 1831
SonJonathan Blanchard b. 22 November 1785, d. 29 September 1788
SonPorter Blanchard b. 16 August 1788, d. 25 May 1871
SonJonathan Blanchard b. 9 April 1793
DaughterCatherine Blanchard b. 18 July 1796

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 13. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  3. [S16296] Cemetery Marker, Elm Street Cemetery, Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Augustus Blanchard, tombstone inscription; documented by findagrave.com.

Caleb Blanchard1

M, #113586, b. 15 August 1749, d. 4 January 1753

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthCaleb Blanchard was born on 15 August 1749, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
DeathHe died on 4 January 1753.1,2
BurialHe was buried in Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New HampshireG.

Inscription Front: Here Lyes the / Body of Caleb / Blanchard the / Son of The Honble / Joseph / Blanchard / January 4 1753.2

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16297] Cemetery Marker, Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Caleb Blanchard, tombstone inscription; documented by findagrave.com.

Hannah Blanchard1

F, #113587, b. 21 October 1751, d. 22 March 1794

Parents

FatherCol. Joseph Blanchard b. 11 February 1704, d. 7 April 1758
MotherRebecca Hubbard b. 11 February 1710/11, d. 17 April 1774
Relationships1st cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameHannah Blanchard was also known as Hannah Starr.1
BirthShe was born on 21 October 1751, in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageShe married Dr. Ebenezer Starr son of Jonathan Starr and Sarah Dean, on 4 April 1776.1
DeathHannah Blanchard died on 22 March 1794.1
BurialShe was buried in Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New HampshireG.

Inscription Front: Erected / to the memory of / Mrs Hannah Starr, / wife of Ebenezer Starr, who died / March 22, MDCCXCIV / Æt. 42.2

Children with Dr. Ebenezer Starr b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798

DaughterRebecca Starr b. 8 June 1777, d. 1 November 1778
SonJames Starr b. 27 November 1778
SonEbenezer Starr b. 18 February 1780
DaughterHannah Starr b. 26 January 1782
SonJohn Starr b. 30 December 1783
SonEdward Starr b. 29 July 1786

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16298] Cemetery Marker, Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Hannah (Blanchard) Starr, tombstone inscription; documented by findagrave.com.

Dr. Ebenezer Starr1

M, #113588, b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798

Parents

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BirthDr. Ebenezer Starr was born on 1 May 1744, in Dedham, Norfolk County, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageHe married first Hannah Blanchard daughter of Col. Joseph Blanchard and Rebecca Hubbard, on 4 April 1776 there were six children from this marriage.1
OccupationDr. Ebenezer Starr was a physician in Dunstable, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1

MarriageHe married second Rebecca Blanchard daughter of Jonathan Blanchard and Rebecca Farwell, there was one child from this marriage.1
DeathDr. Ebenezer Starr died on 7 September 1798.1

Children with Hannah Blanchard b. 21 October 1751, d. 22 March 1794

DaughterRebecca Starr b. 8 June 1777, d. 1 November 1778
SonJames Starr b. 27 November 1778
SonEbenezer Starr b. 18 February 1780
DaughterHannah Starr b. 26 January 1782
SonJohn Starr b. 30 December 1783
SonEdward Starr b. 29 July 1786

Child with Rebecca Blanchard b. 4 May 1766, d. 19 October 1810

SonAugustus posthumous Starr b. 3 March 1799

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Jonathan Starr1

M, #113589
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MarriageJonathan Starr married Sarah Dean.1

Child with Sarah Dean

SonDr. Ebenezer Starr+ b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Sarah Dean1

F, #113590
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NameSarah Dean was also known as Sarah Starr.1
MarriageShe married Jonathan Starr.1

Child with Jonathan Starr

SonDr. Ebenezer Starr+ b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Rebecca Farwell1

F, #113591, b. 1732, d. 20 August 1811

Parents

FatherOliver Farwell d. 16 July 1788
MotherAbigail Hubbard d. 12 August 1811
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NameRebecca Farwell was also known as Rebecca Blanchard.1
NameShe was also known as Rebekah Farwell.2
BirthShe was born in 1732.2
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is on 9 October 1739.1
MarriageShe married Jonathan Blanchard son of Col. Joseph Blanchard and Rebecca Hubbard.1
DeathRebecca Farwell died on 20 August 1811.2
BurialShe was buried in Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New HampshireG.

Inscription Front: In Memory / of Mrs. / Rebecah Blanchard / wife of the Hon. / Jonathan Blanchard Esq. / who died / August 20, 1811 / in the 79 year / of her age.3

Tombstone, Rebecca/Rebecah (Farwell) Blanchard (1732-1811). Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of findagrave.com.

Children with Jonathan Blanchard b. 18 September 1738, d. 16 July 1788

DaughterRebecca Blanchard+ b. 4 May 1766, d. 19 October 1810
DaughterGrace Blanchard+ b. 1768, d. 6 February 1845
DaughterSophia Blanchard b. About 1769
DaughterAbigail Blanchard b. 20 November 1770, d. 7 October 1848
SonCharles Blanchard b. 14 March 1776, d. 16 March 1811
DaughterElizabeth Blanchard b. About 1778, d. 4 May 1843

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 11. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16291] Find a Grave, Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Memorial ID 12613659. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
  3. [S16291] Find a Grave, Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Memorial ID 12613659: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 08 January 2021), memorial page for Rebekah Farwell Blanchard (9 Oct 1739–20 Aug 1811), Find a Grave Memorial no. 12613659, citing Old Dunstable Cemetery, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA; Maintained by Paul1957 (contributor 46616656).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Rebecca Blanchard1

F, #113592, b. 4 May 1766, d. 19 October 1810

Parents

FatherJonathan Blanchard b. 18 September 1738, d. 16 July 1788
MotherRebecca Farwell b. 1732, d. 20 August 1811
Relationships2nd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameRebecca Blanchard was also known as Rebecca Starr.2
BirthShe was born on 4 May 1766.1
MarriageShe married Dr. Ebenezer Starr son of Jonathan Starr and Sarah Dean.2
DeathRebecca Blanchard died on 19 October 1810.2

Child with Dr. Ebenezer Starr b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798

SonAugustus posthumous Starr b. 3 March 1799

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 11. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.
  2. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Rebecca Starr1

F, #113593, b. 8 June 1777, d. 1 November 1778

Parents

FatherDr. Ebenezer Starr b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798
MotherHannah Blanchard b. 21 October 1751, d. 22 March 1794
Relationships2nd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthRebecca Starr was born on 8 June 1777.1
DeathShe died on 1 November 1778.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

James Starr1

M, #113594, b. 27 November 1778

Parents

FatherDr. Ebenezer Starr b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798
MotherHannah Blanchard b. 21 October 1751, d. 22 March 1794
Relationships2nd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 8 January 2021 00:00:00
BirthJames Starr was born on 27 November 1778.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Ebenezer Starr1

M, #113595, b. 18 February 1780

Parents

FatherDr. Ebenezer Starr b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798
MotherHannah Blanchard b. 21 October 1751, d. 22 March 1794
Relationships2nd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 8 January 2021 00:00:00
BirthEbenezer Starr was born on 18 February 1780.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Hannah Starr1

F, #113596, b. 26 January 1782

Parents

FatherDr. Ebenezer Starr b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798
MotherHannah Blanchard b. 21 October 1751, d. 22 March 1794
Relationships2nd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 8 January 2021 00:00:00
BirthHannah Starr was born on 26 January 1782.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

John Starr1

M, #113597, b. 30 December 1783

Parents

FatherDr. Ebenezer Starr b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798
MotherHannah Blanchard b. 21 October 1751, d. 22 March 1794
Relationships2nd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 8 January 2021 00:00:00
BirthJohn Starr was born on 30 December 1783.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Edward Starr1

M, #113598, b. 29 July 1786

Parents

FatherDr. Ebenezer Starr b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798
MotherHannah Blanchard b. 21 October 1751, d. 22 March 1794
Relationships2nd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 8 January 2021 00:00:00
BirthEdward Starr was born on 29 July 1786.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Augustus posthumous Starr1

M, #113599, b. 3 March 1799

Parents

FatherDr. Ebenezer Starr b. 1 May 1744, d. 7 September 1798
MotherRebecca Blanchard b. 4 May 1766, d. 19 October 1810
Relationships3rd cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthAugustus posthumous Starr was born on 3 March 1799.1

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.

Betty Spalding, of Groton and Dunstable1

F, #113600, b. 4 December 1728

Parents

FatherJoseph Spalding
MotherMary
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NameBetty Spalding, of Groton and Dunstable, was also known as Betty Blanchard.1
BirthShe was born on 4 December 1728.1
MarriageShe married Joseph Blanchard son of Col. Joseph Blanchard and Rebecca Hubbard, on 19 September 1748 in Westford, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG.1

Partner with Joseph Blanchard b. 28 April 1729

Citations

  1. [S16286] Ezra S. Stearns, Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable, Thirty Families (Boston, Massachusetts: George B. Littlefield, 1911), page 9. Hereinafter cited as Early Generations of Founders of Old Dunstable.