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Thayer 4617 Richard1 Thayer was baptized Apr.5,1601 at St. Mary's Church, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England, perhaps a son of Richard Thayer, but only the names of his god parents are given on the register, - Richard Dimery, Nicholas Tayer, and Elizabeth Griffing. He married 1st Apr.5,1624 at Thornbury Dorothy Mortimore, who was buried there Jan.17,1640/1, a daughter of William Mortimore whose second wife Margaret Groome survived him. Immediately after the death of his wife Richard Thayer with his eight small children embarked for America and came to Braintree where Thomas Thayer, undoubtedly his brother was established. Here he bought 4 acres of land on present Elm St. Braintree, about 1/3 mile easterly of Thomas Thayer's homestead, and his son Richard settled here permanently. About July 1646 Richard Thayer Sr. married at Boston Jane, widow of John Parker of Boston, who came from Marlboro, England. In Oct.1656 Jane "the now wife of Richard Tare, late of Boston, heretofore the widow of John Parker late of Boston, deceased, with Thomas Parker her son, and children John and Noah for their education ... sell to Stephen Greenleaf of Newbury, blacksmith, her house and land at Boston and 42 acres at Muddy River (Brookline)... with the consent of her children for their and her own transportation into England, dated Oct.14,1656 (S.D. 3-148). Mrs. Jane (Kember) Parker Thayer probably died in England before 1660. John Parker m. Jane Kember Sep.29,1628, Marlboro, England. (See American Genealogist, Vol.18, p.114). Richard1 Thayer married 3rd, probably in England, before 1660, Katherine - Thayer (cont.) 4618 who survived him and died between Feb.1, and Apr.5,1687 in the town and parish of St. Michael's, Barbados. Richard1 Thayer died at the same place in Barbados in Oct.1664, leaving a will dated Oct.6, proved Oct.12,1664, giving his estate to his wife Katherine for life, then to be divided among his surviving children (not named). The widow Katherine Thayer left a will dated Feb.1, proved Apr.5,1687 only disposes of a negro slave named Dorcio. Both wills are disappointing genealogically, but Suffolk Court records (# 424,455,828, paper 29) show that Richard Thayer was in Barbados as early as Mar.12,1660 as were his sons Richard and Nathaniel, and he also mentions his daughter Dorothy and his wife Katherine and Samuel (Samuel Davis, his son in law). He was a merchant there apparently engaged in shipping rum, cotton, and sugar to New England as mentioned in his account (published in "Ancestors and Descendants of Peter Parker and Sarah Ruggles of Roxbury by J.W. Lingee, pp.529-57). (continued)_ Thayer (cont.) 4618 There was also a John Thayer at Barbados who left a will dated Aug.29,1661, proved Jun.22,1665. He mentions various people, but the only relative mentioned is his sister Elinor Lemon. There are several baptisms of John and Elinor Thayer's at Thornbury, England, the home of Richard1 Thayer and Thomas1 Thayer. Richard1 Thayer was made a freeman of Mass. Bay Colony 1641, so was evidently a church member here. Thayer 4619R Children of Richard & Dorothy Thayer, bapt. at St. Mary's Church, Thornbury, England + Richard bapt. Feb.10,1624/5 Deborah bapt. Feb.4,1629/30, buried Mar.16,1630/1, (probably) Sarah bapt. Feb.9,1631/2, m. Jul.20,1651 at Boston, Samuel Davis. Jael bapt. Jun.2,1633, m. Mar.17,1654 at Braintree, John Harbor Jr. She died Mar.10,1701. Deborah bapt. Mar.27,1633/4, m. Apr.11,1653 at Braintree, Josiah Faxon Jr. She died May 31,1662. Zachariah bapt. Mar.6,1634/5, died single Jul.29,1693 at Braintree, brother Richard was administrator. Hester bapt. Nov.24,1636, m. (after 1676) Joseph Gray of Taunton, as 2nd wife. She died 1724 at Norton. Nathaniel bapt. Apr.11,1639, m. (before Aug.1669) at Boston, Deborah Townsend, bapt. Aug.23,1650 at Boston, dau. of William & Hannah (Penn) Townsend. He died 1693 at Boston, leaving five children, whose descendants resided in Boston. He was in Barbados in 1660 with his father. Cornelius bapt. Dec.10,1640, died single, about June 1663 at Weymouth, administration of his estate given to brothers Zachariah & Richard, "in behalf of themselves and the rest of his brethren and sisters." Hester Thayer did not marry Edward Hall of Braintree and Taunton as sometimes claimed (over) (See Suffolk Deeds 35-15. 4619 I do not believe Hester Thayer bapt. Nov.24,1636 married in 1650 at age 13 Edward Hall. Edward Hall and wife Esther or Hester had a son, born Jan.23,1650(1) when Hester Thayer was just over 14 years old. Hester Thayer in 1695 was wife of Joseph Gray of Taunton whom she married after 1676 when his first wife died. Edward Hall died in 1670 at Rehoboth._ Thayer 4620 Richard2 (Richard1) Thayer baptized Feb.10,1624/5 at St. Mary's Church, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England. died - "Richard Thayer Sr. died Aug.27,1695 aged 71 years," says his gravestone, Hancock Cem., Quincy. married Dec.24,1651 at Braintree, Dorothy Pray, born about 1634, died Dec.11,1705, dau. of Quinton Pray, an iron worker, who resided near the Thayer homestead on Elm. St., Braintree. No settlement of his estate is recorded, but he was an extensive land speculator and from his claims and rebuttals we know much about him. He was one of the eight children who came over with his father early in 1641; in 1648 he purchased his father's homestead in Braintree and added to it in 1661, 1663, 1667 and in 1668 mortgaged his lands and became involved in a law suit because his title was not clear to some of them and was in turn forced to sue for some of the Iron Works land that had been sold to him without clear title. He became involved in other land deals, having leased in 1657 a large tract of land at present Canton from Capt. Roger Clapp, and in 1692 sued Clapp's heirs but lost the case. About 1680 he returned to England and made claims for land which so alarmed the Braintree inhabitants that they sent a petition to the throne in England in rebuttal (Mass. Archives 3-34 & 1-87). In 1685 he again laid claim to large tracts of the Iron Works land. He only succeeded however in obtaining the remaining estate of Increase Robinson of Taunton, the administrator of the estate of John Payne of Boston who had sold him by defective title a small piece of land belonging to the creditors of the Iron Works Co. in Braintree. He also became in litigation from - Thayer 4621 a contract for building a vessel at Braintree in 1688 (Suffolk Court Rec. #1342 & #947). In 1658 he was fined by the General Court for selling liquor contrary to law (Mass. Colony Rec. Vol.4, p.1?). During the litigation and afterwards he occupied the lands he had mortgaged to Simon Lynde, as a tenant and in the settlement of Lynde's estate in 1689 his son Benjamin Lynde received lands and estate at Braintree in the occupation of Richard Thayer. Richard Thayer or his heirs eventually recovered some or all of these lands, probably by repayment of the mortgage. His well preserved gravestone would indicate he had some estate at his decease, though none is of record. (See Pattee's History of Quincy pp. 40-54 for details of some of the lawsuits, also Suffolk Court Rec. #1885,2053,2508, also Suffolk Deeds 5-446, 7-236, 11-309, 16-42, Bristol Deeds 1-224, 6-307, etc.) (continued)_ Thayer 4621 (continued) He also was in Barbados in 1660 with his father, and probably stayed there some time as no children are of record between 1658 and 1670. Children of Richard & Dorothy born at Braintree Dorothy Aug.30,1653, m. John Yardley (or Yearly). She died Jul.5,1693 "on board a ship" (Braintree records). + Richard Aug.31,1655 + Nathaniel Jan.1,1657/8 + Cornelius Nov.18,1670 Thayer 4622 Richard3 (Richard2-1) born Aug.31,1655, died Dec.4,1705 married Jul.16,1679, Rebecca Mycall, born Jan.20,1659, died Jan.28,1732 aged 73 years 8 days, says her gravestone, Elm St. Cem., dau. of James & Mary (Farr) Mycall. Rebecca the widow, and Benjamin the son were administrators of his estate Jan.3,1705(6) and her account filed Apr.4,1713 as the surviving administrator includes "a debt paid to Benjamin Lynde 38 cash paid to Samuel Lynde 5/6/6-", which may represent the clearing of the mortgage that had involved his father in such protracted litigation. The estate was settled upon John Thayer the second surviving son, as Richard the oldest surviving son declined it, and he paid off the other heirs, to widow Margaret Thayer in behalf of her children, Margaret, Benjamin, & Zebulon, a double portion, Richard Thayer, Rebecca Bolter, Mary, Deborah, Anna and Obadiah Thayer, or their guardians, his mother to have her dower. The account also mentions money paid for the funeral of the deceased and his two sons (Gideon and James). He was elected fenceviewer 1698, tithingman 1701, constable 1703. He was a soldier in 1675 in the Indian War (Register Vol.8) Rebecca wife of Richard Thayer was admitted to full communion Mar.21,1697 and had children baptized, Rebecca, Benjamin, John, James, Mary, & Deborah Apr.11,1697, Anna Nov.14,1697, Gideon Jul.28,1700, Obadiah May 2,1703. _ Thayer 4623 Children of Richard & Rebecca born at Braintree Rebecca Aug.16,1680, m. Feb.12,1701/2, Thomas Bolter of Weymouth. + Benjamin Oct.4,1683 + Richard Jan.26,1685 + John Jan.12,1687/8 Mary Feb.-,1689/90, died young. James Nov.16,1691, died between 1705 and 1713. Mary about 1693 (bapt. 1697), m. Jun.15,1718, William Copeland. Deborah about 1695 (bapt. 1697), m. Jan.13,1717/8, Josiah Faxon. Anna bapt. Nov.14,1697, m. Jul.10,1718, Dependence French. Gideon Jul.26,1700 "a child of Richard" died Apr.27,1709 (Marshall's Diary). Obadiah May 1,1703, alive Aug.1713. Thayer 4624 Nathaniel3 (Richard2-1) born Jan.1,1657/8 died Mar.28,1728 in 70th yr., gs. Elm St. Cem. married May 27,1679, Hannah Hayden, born Jan.3,1660(1), died "widow Thayer, the aged" buried Sep.29,1743 (Ch.Rec), dau. of John & Hannah (Ames) Hayden. Resided on his father's estate, but owned much land in the "Purchase Lands" now Randolph & Holbrook. Hannah Thayer, widow, was made administrator of Nathaniel Thayer, housewright, and was bonded with Ephraim Thayer, weaver, and Richard Thayer, blacksmith, Apr.22,1729. The estate contained among other things "two houses about a mile and a half, one from the other, with about 20 acres to each house or 24 a. at most, and as it will be a damage to divide either of them they were settled on two sons Zachariah and Hezekiah. Son Richard Thayer "removeth to my youngest brother Hezekiah Thayer my right of settlement in my father Nathaniel Thayer's estate", Aug.25,1729. "Nathaniel Thayer, eldest son and Joseph Tower who married one of ye daughters of said Nathaniel Thayer, deceased" Mar.28,1728, leaving eleven children", complain the widow Hannah has not rendered a full inventory or account. The son Hezekiah quit claimed his share to the estate to his brother Nathaniel Oct.13,1729 and the real estate was finally settled upon Nathaniel & Zachariah, two sons, they to pay their brothers and sisters Richard Thayer, Hannah Whiting (sic, in records, should be Vinton), Ruth Tower, Daniel Thayer, Dorothy Ludden, Hezekiah Thayer, Lydia Hayden, Deborah Thayer, and Esther Thayer, Nov.3,1729. Nathaniel Littlefield and wife Deborah signed a receipt for their part, Aug.7,1731. He was elected constable 1707, hogreave 1719._ Thayer 4625 Zachariah, Dorothy and Lydia were baptized as adults Feb.20,1715, and Nathaniel bapt. Feb.21,1720. Children of Nathaniel & Hannah born at Braintree + Nathaniel about 1681 + Richard about 1682 + Daniel about 1684 (or perhaps near 1691) Hannah Feb.17,1685/6, m. Aug.10,1708, Thomas Vinton. She died Nov.14,1762 in 78th yr., gs. Elm St. Cem. + Zachariah Mar.16,1686/7 Ruth Jul.17,1689, m. Joseph Tower. Dorothy m. Jan.9,1716/7, Joseph Ludden. Lydia m. Apr.8,1720 (Boston VR) Nehemiah Hayden, as 2nd wife. + Hezekiah near 1696-7 Deborah m. Apr.6,1731 (Boston VR) Nathaniel Littlefield, as 2nd wife. Esther m. Nov.4,1736, Josiah Hobart, as 2nd wife. Thayer 4626 Cornelius3 (Richard2-1) born Nov.18,1670 died - buried May 31,1738 (Ch.Rec). married about 1692, Abigail Hayden, born about 1671, died "Abigail wife of Cornelius Thayer, died Jan.1,1730/3 in her 59th year, mother of 13 sons and 3 daughters, 4 died under 1 year of age, rest grown to men and women" reads her gravestone, Elm St. Cem., Braintree. She was daughter of John & Hannah (Ames) Hayden and sister of his brother Nathaniel's wife. He was elected surveyor of highways 1706,1718,19, field driver 1711, constable 1716 but excused from it, selectman 1722. He left a will dated Aug.2,1728, calls himself a yeoman, "being very sick and weak", proved Jun.6,1738, gives his wife Abigail and two youngest sons Eleazer and Jeremiah his homestead and 2/3 of a wood lot adjoining Moore's Farm between said farm and the lot I gave sons David & Ezekiel, they paying to son Eliakim 5. Son Jeremiah to have learning instead if he wants it. To son Cornelius remainder of the lot on which his house stands, he paying my daughter Jemima Spear 15. To son David & Ezekiel who have built together the lot where their house stands, they paying Jemima 5. To son Richard the 20th lot in the River Division in Cochato. To son Gideon 1/2 acre of cedar swamp, and to Christian, daughter of my son Moses, deceased, equally 10 acres in the 8th lot in the upper division in Cochato, being in partnership with Josiah Faxon, Daniel Thayer and heirs of my brother Nathaniel Thayer. To son Eliakim 5th lot in the 13th draught. (continued)_ Thayer 4626 (continued) Wife Abigail and son Eleazer executors. Gideon Thayer became administrator of the part of the estate not disposed of by will and his account dated Feb.6,1738(9) (which was chiefly son Richard's inheritance) says the real estate was - Thayer 4627 - given to him as Cornelius Thayer, eldest son quit claimed it, and Ezekiel Thayer, second son refuses it, and he is to pay his brothers and sister, Ezekiel, Eliakim, Eleazer, Jeremiah, David, Moses, and Jemima Spear. Children of Cornelius & Abigail born at Braintree (order uncertain) + Cornelius (eldest son) about 1693 + Ezekiel (second son) about 1695 Richard about 1697, died single, Sep.11,1729 in his 33rd year, gravestone, Elm St. Cem., intestate. + Gideon Mar.1,1700 + David near 1702 + Moses near 1704 Jemima near 1706, m. Jun.30,1726, Deering Spear, as 2nd wife. + Eliakim near 1708 + Eleazer near 1710 Jeremiah died Nov.9,1711, under 1 year, probably twins. Abigail died Jan.11,1711/2, under 1 year, probably twins. + Jeremiah Aug.20,1716 A daughter and 3 more sons died under one year (see gravestone of mother). There was no son Hezekiah as given in the Thayer Memorial (1835) and elsewhere. _ Thayer 4628 Benjamin4 (Richard3-2-1) born Oct.4,1683, died May 4,1712 married Aug.17,1704, Margaret Curtis, born Feb.22,1685/6, died - alive in 1753, dau. of Theophilus & Hannah (Payne) Curtis. She married 2nd Feb.26,1712/3, John Hayden, and removed to So. Precinct, now Randolph, on North St., south of Oak St. opposite the large rocks, "the Willard place". Resided on present Middle St., Braintree near his father. Margaret Thayer, widow was administrator of Benjamin Thayer, husbandman Dec.26,1712. The inventory included a house & barn, 6 acres, out lands, also a nursery and trees set out. Richard Thayer, blacksmith, was made guardian to Benjamin Thayer aged about 16, May 25,1724, and Moses Curtis, innholder, of Dorchester (now Avon) was made guardian of Zebulon Thayer Jun.5,17-(24?). Children of Benjamin & Margaret born at Braintree Margaret Jun.26,1705, m. May 9,1728, Amos Stetson. She was living Mar.31,1785. + Benjamin Feb.23,1707/8 + Zebulon Aug.29,1711, bapt. Sep.3,1710, Dorchester Ch.Rec.) Thayer 4629 Lt. Richard4 (Richard3-2-1) born Jan.26,1685, died 1774 married 1st Feb.6,1711, Mary White, born Sep.12,1690, died - buried May 2,1727 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Samuel & Anna (Bingley) White. married 2nd Apr.21,1730 at Weymouth, Sarah Ford, born Feb.11,1691/2 at Weymouth, died - buried Feb.17,1743 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Nathaniel & Joanna (Bicknell) Ford. married 3rd Lydia Neale, born Nov.7,1697, died - after 1771, dau. of Joseph & Mary (-) Neale. She was Not Lydia White a sister of the first wife as stated in all published accounts.(Proof that she was Lydia Neale, not White is found in Worcester Deeds 35-101). Joseph Neale's will dated Mar.13,1733 also mentions a daughter Lydia Neale, then single. He resided on west side of Middle St. just north of Union St., in a house built about 1734, demolished when the street was widened in late 19th century. His will dated Apr.5,1771, proved May 27,1774 mentions wife Lydia to have the homestead and what she brought at marriage and will have by her father's will. Son Isaiah 5 and to be executor. (continued) _ Thayer 4629 (continued) To five sons Isaiah, James, Gideon, Obadiah & Richard all estate equally except Richard to have the north part of the house, viz, the kitchen, bedroom, buttery with proportionate part of cellar and chamber and blacksmith shop and tools at the death of my wife. To daughters Mary Ludden & Ruth Wild, land. To son in law John Ludden. To daughter Anna Niles 40. To daughter Sarah Thayer 40. To daughter Jerusha Wild 40. Thayer 4630 Richard Thayer Jr. was fenceviewer 1716, & Richard Thayer, smith, was fenceviewer 1718, constable 1727 but excused, also 1728, Richard Thayer 2nd was on a committee to divide the town 1729, selectman 1731-1736, also as Sgt. or Lt. Richard 1740,42,44-6, and served on many committees. Children of Lt. Richard & Mary born at Braintree + Isaiah Nov.15,1711 Mary Sep.26,1713, m. Oct.25,1733, John Ludden. + James Oct.4,1715/6 (sic) (bapt. Oct.9,1715) + Gideon Jun.16,1718 Obadiah Dec.26,1720, died Apr.5,1721 Anna Jan.31,1722, m. 1st Jan.31,1746, John Wild, m. 2nd Dec.7,1752, Elisha Niles. + Obadiah Mar.29,1724 Children of Richard & Sarah born at Braintree + Richard Mar.18,1731 Sarah bapt. May 6,1733, died 1790, single. Her brother Obadiah Thayer of Boston administrator, Oct.12,1790. Ruth Aug.1,1734, m. Nov.25,1756, Silas Wild. Jerusha Jan.18,1736/7, m. Dec.16,1755, Randall Wild. Thayer 4631 Sgt. John4 (Richard3-2-1) born Jan.12,1687/8 died Feb.9,1768 (Thayer Mem. p.123). married May 26,1715, Rebecca French, born May 13,1694, died Oct.30,1762 (Thayer Mem.), dau. of Dependence & Rebecca (Fenno) French. (continued)_ Thayer 4631 (continued) He was a weaver. He inherited his father's homestead on Middle St. and resided there. His will dated Aug.20,1767, proved Mar.11,1768 calls himself a weaver, gives to grandson John Thayer 20 including the 4 his father had of me in his life time. To Mehitable wife of son Micah Thayer a bed and the apparel of my late wife. Remainder to children Benjamin, Obadiah, Micah, Richard, Abiah, Simeon, & Elijah Thayer, Micah Thayer executor. John, son of Richard Thayer was hogreave 1718. John Thayer 3rd was surveyor of highways 1726, fenceviewer 1728, tithingman 1733, constable 1734 but excused. Srgt. John Thayer was on the Fish Committee 1737, surveyor of highways 1738 for the Middle Precinct, 1741, & fenceviewer 1739 for Middle Precinct. John Thayer, weaver was hogreave 1721. Children of John & Rebecca born at Braintree John Feb.18,1715/6, died Apr.15,1716 + John Jul.27,1717 + Benjamin Jan.11,1719/20 + Obadiah Dec.31,1721 + Micah Oct.31,1723 Richard Dec.15,1725, died Jan.30,1725/6 + Richard Jan.26,1726/7 + Abiah Jun.25,1729 + Simeon May 22,1732 + Elijah Jul.16,1736. Thayer 4632 Nathaniel4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born about 1680-1 died Jan.3,1751/2 in 71st yr., gs. Elm St. Cem. married 1st Jan.25,1703/4 (Ch.Rec.), Sarah Wales, born Mar.11,1680/1, died -, dau. of Elder Nathaniel & Joanna (Faxon) Wales. married 2nd Jan.13,1708/9, Relief Hyde, born Oct.10,1682 at Cambridge, died - buried Oct.31,1740 (Ch.Rec), dau. of John & Hannah (Jackson)(Kendrick) Hyde of Cambridge & Newton. Newton V.R. gives her death as Oct.30,1740. married 3rd Sep.24,1741 (Ch.Rec) Sarah (Tompson) Allen, widow of Benjamin Allen, born Jan.1,1679/80, died Dec.10,1771 in 92nd yr., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Dea. & Ens. Samuel & Sarah (Shepard) Tompson. Her daughter Lydia Allen married Thomas Thayer who was made her administrator in 1772 and inherited her estate. (continued)_ Thayer 4632 (continued) Nathaniel Thayer's will dated Dec.3,1751, proved Jan.14,1752 mentions wife Sarah. To son Nathaniel all lands not hereby given except 5 acres to son Abraham, he to pay my four sons in law and daughters, William Linfield & Sarah, William Cheney & Joanna, Theophilus Curtis & Elizabeth, James Faxon & Relief. To son Josiah, money, to son Caleb, money. He resided in the house built in 1720 by his father and still standing (1950) off Washington St., near Peach St., known usually as the birth place of his famous descendant General Sylvanus Thayer. Nathaniel Thayer Jr. was elected field driver 1707, constable 1721 but was excused, surveyor of highways 1723,1740,1747. Thayer 4633 Children of Nathaniel & Sarah born at Braintree Sarah bapt. Apr.1,1705, m. Jun.4,1743, William Linfield Jr. Had a daughter "Rhoda Thayer, alias Linfield" bapt. Jul.18,1742 by Rev. Samuel Niles, buried Sep.6,1742. Joanna bapt. Aug.8,1706, m. 1st May 20,1726 at Dorchester or Mendon (rec. at both) William Cheney of Mendon. m. 2nd May 28,1760 at Mendon, Dea. Nathan Penniman. She died Feb.14,1766 at Mendon, gs., Pine Hill Cem. Children of Nathaniel & Relief born at Braintree + Nathaniel Oct.7,1709 Elizabeth Sep.11,1711, m. Feb.28,1733/4, Theophilus Curtis of East Stoughton. She was alive Mar.1795. + Josiah Nov.31, (sic) 1713 + Caleb Feb.10,1716 + Abraham bapt. Apr.20,1718 Hannah Dec.2,1720, buried Dec.13,1749 (Ch.Rec) Relief Mar.11,1722/3, m. Mar.15,1744, James Faxon. Lydia bapt. Oct.28,1726, died young. _ Thayer 4634 Richard4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born near 1682-3 died Feb.11,1760 in 78th yr., gs. Main St. Cem., Brocton. married May 18,1708, Susanna White, born Mar.12,1689, died Dec.7,1759 in 71st yr. gs. Main St. Cem., Brocton, dau. of Samuel & Anna (Bingley) White of Braintree & Weymouth. He dropped dead in the road, says his death record, resided on the "purchase lands", now Holbrook, until his removal to West Bridgewater in 1732. No probate records found for his estate. Richard Thayer of Bridgewater was baptized at Christ Church, Quincy Aug.31,1735. Richard Thayer, son of Nathaniel was hogreave 1719, Richard Thayer Sr. was surveyor of highways 1729, hogreave 1731, tithingman 1724. Children of Richard & Susanna born at Braintree Susannah Mar.26,1710, m. Jul.3,1733 at Bridgewater, Dr. Daniel Field. 3 chn. bapt. Oct.1742 at Christ Church, Quincy. Jerusha bapt. May 4,1712 Jeremiah Jun.22,1713, died Jun.29,1729 Enos Jan.30,1716 Anna May 23,1718, m. Oct.1,1739 at Abington, Benjamin Edson. Removed to Pelham. + Seth Aug.17,1721 Micah Apr.24,1724 Abijah Oct.9,1726, m. Betty Howard. Resided in Bridgewater. Jeremiah Jun.18,1729, m. Tabitha Leavitt. Resided in Bridgewater. Thankful Jun.20,1731, m. Oct.11,1776 at W. Bridgewater, Jacob Dunbar, as 2nd wife. Thayer 4635R Daniel4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born near 1684 (or 1691?) died aged 104 years says Thayer Memorial. died - "Daniel Thayer deceased Jan.12,1787 being one hundred years & 12 days old" says record at Chesterfield. He died Jan.16,1787 aged 100 years, 12 days at Chesterfield - Rhode Island V.R. Vol.15, & Mass. Centinel of Feb.3,1787. His age as given cannot be correct, he was born near either 1684 or 1691. married Jun.2,1719, Elizabeth Tompson, not of the Braintree family, probably from the Middleboro family, born -, died -, dau. of -. Resided in south part of Randolph (now Holbrook) and was a partner in the disastrous land bank scheme of 1740, mortgaged his property and lost it. It was auctioned in 1752 to Daniel Thayer Jr. but litigation ensued and he had more of it taken by execution in 1764. On Mar.17,1758 Daniel Thayer, wife and family, from Braintree, also Elizabeth Thayer and her child were warned out of Weymouth (Court Rec. #78376). (continued)_ Thayer 4635R (continued) Removed to Chesterfield after 1764, probably about 1773-4. He was elected surveyor of highways 1748, fire warden 1749-51. Children of Daniel & Elizabeth born at Braintree Patience Aug.29,1719, buried Jul.19,1720 (Ch.Rec.) + Daniel Aug.3,1721 + Jacob Feb.27,1729/30 Elizabeth Sep.11,1732, prob. m. int. Jul.30,1768, Bliss Tolman of Stoughton, as his 3rd wife. Jazaniah Dec.11,1733, m. Kate Child of Cambridge. Resided in Brookline & Marblehead. (cont. over) 4635 Children of Daniel & Elizabeth (cont.) Mary Jun.29,1736, perhaps m. Jun.14,1763 at Boston James Whitney. Nathaniel Feb.6,1738. No further record. Thayer 4636 Zachariah4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Mar.15,1686/7 buried Feb.8,1755 (Ch.Rec). married 1st Feb.4,1717/8, Elizabeth Curtis, born Apr.5,1695, died Nov.12,1733, dau. of Theophilus & Hannah (Payne) Curtis. married 2nd May 28,1735 at Boston, Abigail Seeley of Boston, born Aug.23,1703 at Boston, died May 4,1790 at Williamsburgh, dau. of John & Sarah (Gory) Seeley or Selly. He resided on his father's estate on Elm St., Braintree which he inherited. He left a will dated Oct.10,1754, proved Mar.21,1755 giving to wife Abigail improvement of the homestead until youngest daughter is 18 years of age. To son Zachariah the lot where his barn stands. To daughter Elizabeth Hollis, daughter Amy Thayer a room in the house while single. To daughter Ruhannah Thayer. To daughter Abigail Thayer, to daughter Silence, to daughter Bethiah. To three sons Joshua, Abel, & Enoch the homestead equally divided 1/3 when youngest sister is 18 and 1/3 at their mother's decease. Wife Abigail executor. About 1771 the widow Abigail and all her children except perhaps Abigail Curtis removed to Williamsburgh. On May 1,1759 the widow Abigail & daughter Bethiah were warned out of Boston where they had resided for 11 months, coming from Braintree. He was elected surveyor of highways 1732, and constable 1735 but was excused from serving._ Thayer 4637 Children of Zachariah & Elizabeth born at Braintree + Zachariah Feb.26,1718/9 Elizabeth Apr.12,1721, m. Mar.11,1742, James Hollis. Amy Aug.1,1726, m. May 2,1755, Enoch Hayden. Children of Zachariah & Abigail born at Braintree Ruhannah Mar.4,1735/6, m. Nov.18,1756, Josiah Hayden. She died Nov.17,1817 at Williamsburgh. Abigail Jun.30,1739, m. Dec.3,1761, John Curtis Jr. Removed from town in 1771. Abel Feb.2,1740/1, m. Feb.10,1762 (Ch.Rec) Dorothy Curtis. Removed to Williamsburgh 1770. + Joshua Feb.11,1742/3 Silence Feb.11,1744/5, m. int. Jan.10,1763, Silas Hunt. She died Nov.28,1769. Enoch Feb.8,1747, died single Nov.3,1824 at Braintree, non - compos mentis. Resided in Williamsburgh with brother Joshua 1794, etc. Bethiah Apr.22,1748, died Mar.6,1826, single, at Williamsburgh where she was admitted to church Dec.6,1789. Abel Thayer was a soldier at Lake George 1758 and 1759 at Braintree aged 18 & called apprentice to Thomas French. (Reg. Vol.15, p.51). Thayer 4638 Hezekiah4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born near 1696, died about May 1774 married Nov.3,1729, Christian (Aspinwall) Thayer, widow of his cousin Moses Thayer, born Aug.2,1704 at Boston, died -, dau. of John & Christian (Ager) Aspinwall of Boston. Resided in South Braintree near present So. Congregational Church. Administration on his estate given to Hezekiah Thayer May 27,1774. He was elected hogreave 1729 & perhaps 1753, though this may be his son of that name. Children of Hezekiah & Christian born at Braintree + Hezekiah Sep.1730 (Thayer Memorial) Thankful Sep.11,1732, died young. Dorcas Aug.20,1734, m. 1st about 1759, Benjamin Ames. m. 2nd May 25,1774 at Bridgewater, James Ames. She died Mar.28,1816 in 82nd yr., gs. West Bridgewater. - child buried Feb.14,1736/7 (Ch.Rec) (continued)_ Thayer 4638 (continued) Dr. Silas Jul.20,1742, m. 1st Anna Hunt, 2nd Esther Allen, 3rd Lovina Herenden. Resided at Gloucester (now Burrillville, R.I.). - child buried Sep.27,1743 (Ch.Rec) Comfort about 1744, m. int. Apr.21,1770, Rufus Stetson. She died Dec.1828 a.84 or 86 at Quincy. + Noah Jul.11,1745. Thayer 4639 Cornelius4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1693 died - alive 1755, and probably in 1765. married Jul.19,1717 at Dorchester, Rachel Spear, born Apr.10,1686, died - before 1755, dau. of Ebenezer & Rachel (Deering) Spear of Braintree. They resided on land given by his father at the present N.W. corner of North & Oak Sts., Randolph until 1755 when he sold his house and 30 acres to Nathaniel Littlefield of Stoughton, and no further record is found of him except that a deposition of William & Thomas Curtis in 1841 states that they know Sampson Dunbar, a mulatto when he lived with Cornelius Thayer near the pond, date not stated, but must have been sometime after 1766 as Sampson Dunbar was living with Gen. Ebenezer Thayer about 1766, according to the testimony, and it could not have been earlier that the Curtises recalled him at Cornelius Thayer's if the depositions are correct, since William Curtis was born in 1753. Cornelius Thayer, however, sold land to Sampson Dunbar Jan.13,1755, same month he sold his homestead to Nathaniel Littlefield (Norfolk Deeds 131-113 & S.D. ). No children, apparently Cornelius Thayer Jr. was elected constable 1738. He was a fenceviewer 1739 for So. Precinct, and Cornelius Thayer, cooper, was surveyor of highways 1746 for So. Precinct. _ Thayer 4640 Ezekiel4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1695 died - living Feb.1761, deceased or removed by May 1764. married Nov.4,1725, Mehitable White, born Feb.15,1701, died -, dau. of Thomas & Mehitable (Adams) White. Resided on land given by his father's will and was there in 1761 but on May 1764 it was owned by Ichabod Holbrook. No deeds and no probate records for his estate. Possibly deeds were lost in one of the two missing volumes of Suffolk Deeds of about this period. Resided on North St., Randolph north of Oak St. Mehitable wife of Ezekiel Thayer owned the covenant at So. Precinct Church in 1733. He was elected hogreave 1755. Children of Ezekiel & Mehitable born at Braintree, bapt. at Middle Parish + Elijah May 17,1726 (bapt. Aug.1,1742) Moses Nov.7,1728, died Jan.16,1800 a.70 at Braintree, single. (bapt. Feb.12,1749). Enoch Nov.7,1728, buried - "Ezekiel's child" Mar.21,1729 (Ch.Rec). Micah Mar.7,1730 (bapt. Feb.12,1749). Mehitable May 25,1734, m. Mar.24,1752 (Ch.Rec) Hezekiah Ludden. (She was bapt. Sep.16,1750 - adult). Thayer 4641 Gideon4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Mar.1,1700 died Feb.7,1741/2 "by falling through the ice" in crossing the Monatiquot River on his way to church from his home on Middle St. married Jun.3,1723, Hannah Hollis, born Oct.8,1705, died 1776, dau. of John & Mary (? Yardley) Hollis. She married 2nd May 29,1751 (Christ Ch.Rec) William French. Gideon4 Thayer was son of Cornelius3 and not of Nathaniel3 as given in the Thayer Memorial and later books. He resided on Middle St. south of Union St. east side, on land that was his father in law's, except between 1732-4 when he went to the So. Precinct, on land of his father's, the 17th lot in 6th division, north of Oak St., near No. Main St., Randolph. He joined the church at So. Precinct in 1732 as did his wife Hannah. His estate was divided in 1753 but the widow's dower was not divided until Nov.4,1776 and she presumably died shortly before that date. (continued)_ Thayer 4641 (continued) Gideon, eldest son had a double portion and shares were given to daughters Abigail, Eunice, son Job, Hannah, wife of Humphrey Burrell, Mercy wife of Benjamin White. Eunice & Job had William French their father in law appointed their guardian and he was made administrator of Job Thayer at his death. John Chessman and Abigail, Mercy White and Ezra Penniman & Eunice gave receipts for their portions Nov.16,1776, also Caleb Chard & wife Hannah of Abington Jun.1,1776. It is interesting to note that Gideon Thayer in 1740 sold 3/8 share or part of the "old Iron Works in Taunton, now in Raynham, which did belong to my honored father Cornelius Thayer late of Braintree deceased, and I do quit claim for myself and heirs 5/8 parts more of my said father's right in said iron works which my brethren and sisters have sold to - (continued) Thayer 4642 the said Samuel Leonard and his father Samuel Leonard Esq. of Raynham." This apparently refers to his grand father Richard Thayer's interest which he obtained there when he sued Increase Robinson of Taunton as administrator of the estate of John Payne who had given him a faulty title to Iron Works land in Braintree (Bristol Deeds 26-417). He was elected hogreave 1728, surveyor of highways 1732 (for So. Precinct), fenceviewer 1735,1741. Children of Gideon & Hannah born at Braintree Abigail Nov.15,1723, m. 1st Feb.14,1745, John5 Thayer (John4Richard3-2-1). m. 2nd Feb.3,1755 (Christ Ch.Rec) John Chessman. Mercy Nov.1,1725, m. Oct.15,1747, Benjamin White. Hannah Apr.5,1728, m. 1st May 16,1745, Humphrey Burrell of Weymouth. m. 2nd Dec.21,1758 at Abington, Caleb Chard. Eunice Oct.10,1730, died Aug.16,1732 + Gideon Oct.2,1732 Eunice Dec.20,1735, m. Nov.27,1760, Ezra Penniman Job Aug.15,1738, died May 9,1754 Elideah (dau.) Aug.-,1741, died - buried "Gideon's child" Jan.18,1741/2. _ Thayer 4643 David4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1702, died 1746 married Dec.17,1724, Dorothy Blanchard, born Dec.3,1697 at Weymouth, died - before husband, - dau. of Nathaniel & Dorothy (Capen) Blanchard of Weymouth & Braintree. They resided in the South Precinct (Randolph) on land given by his father on North St. where he built a house with his brother Ezekiel. His wife Dorothy joined the church there in 1732. On Jul.15,1746 James Penniman was made administrator of David Thayer (the index reads David Thayer estate, but the book (39-109) reads Cornelius Thayer, by error), and James Penniman was appointed same day as guardian to David aged 19, Ruth about 18, Abigail about 16, Dorothy about 13, children of David Thayer late of Braintree, yeoman. With this estate is also filed an inventory of Cornelius Thayer a minor, who deceased at Louisburg in His Majesty's service 1745. The account of James Penniman as administrator mentions "Paid to Ephraim Thayer Jr. who brought up the deceased from about 7 years of age until he enlisted in His Majesty's service at Louisburg, as an apprentice 10". His wages and bounty were 13/0/11. Children of David & Dorothy born at Braintree (records are confused) Cornelius Sep.6,1726 (sic) bapt. Oct.30,1725, died 1745 in service at Louisburg, Nova Scotia. + David Mar.29,1724/5 (sic) bapt. May 7,1727 Ruth Dec.1,1728 (1729 duplicate entry) bapt. Jun.29,1729, m. about 1748, Capt. John White. Abigail Dec.8,1731, m. Mar.13,1750 (No. Parish Ch.Rec) Richard Newcomb. Dorothy Jan.14,1733 (bapt. Jan.21,1732/3 So. Parish), m. Mar.29,1753 at Weymouth, Dea. Samuel Blanchard Jr. Thayer 4644 Moses4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1704 died - buried Sep.4,1727 (Ch.Rec). married Aug.6,1723, Christian Aspinwall, born Aug.2,1704 at Boston, died -, dau. of John & Christian (Ager) Aspinwall of Boston. She married 2nd Nov.3,1729, Hezekiah Thayer, cousin of her first husband, not a brother as stated in Thayer Memorial (1835) and later. Moses Thayer resided in present Randolph, north of Oak St. near Great Pond, and N.W. of Narroway River. His widow was made administrator and his inventory taken Sep.20,1727 includes a house and land, 1/16 part of a sawmill and mentions expenses of the widow and one small child. (continued)_ Thayer 4644 (Continued) The widow sold the homestead in June 1728 and afterward married Hezekiah Thayer. Children of Moses & Christian born at Braintree Christian May 14,1724 (bapt. Sep.13), died soon. Christian Apr.12,1726, m. 1st May 10,1744, Nehemiah Holbrook. m. 2nd about 1753, John French of East Stoughton, as 2nd wife. Thayer 4645 Eliakim4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1708, died 1762 married Aug.12,1729 (recorded at Dorchester & Milton) Deborah Hersey of Milton, born -, died - alive Nov.1770, dau. of John & Elizabeth (-) Hersey of Hingham, Milton & Boston. He resided in the So. Precinct (Randolph) on land given by his father on North St., north of Oak St., the 5th share in the 13th lot, Second Division of purchase lands. Deborah wife of Eliakim Thayer joined the Randolph church in 1732. On Jun.18,1762 she was made administrator of his estate and was bonded with Samuel Jordan of Braintree, trader, and Israel Hersey of Boston, carter. In Sep.1770 she sold land to Moses Baker and this is the last record of her. His children are not all on record and there may have been a few more than given here as no division of the estate is recorded. The daughter Thankful Thayer "of Weymouth, spinster", left a will dated Oct.19,1808, proved at Plymouth May 24,1813 as the will of Thankful Thayer of Bridgewater, single, deceased, which gives to her brother Jesse $1, to sister Huldah Davis $1, to sister Abigail Spooner $1, to children of late brother Gideon Thayer, viz. Cottonton Thayer $20, to children of Lilla Jones $10, to Sophia Jones wife of Samuel $30 etc., to Betsey Thayer, Asaph Thayer, Eli Thayer, & Deborah Thayer, each $10. To Peirca Hayden wife of Job $10, to Nancy Hayden wife of Charles a gold ring, to Harriet Loud daughter of Eliphalet Loud Esq. $50 etc., to Mary Alden wife of Isaac. Residue to Joseph Crocker Williams and Thomas Williams, sons of Simeon, equally: Eliphalet Loud Esq., executor. _ Thayer 4646 He was elected hogreave 1731, and in 1738 for So. Precinct. Children of Eliakim & Deborah born at Braintree Huldah near 1730, m. Jun.2,1757 at Concord, John Davis. Removed to Reading, Vt. Eliakim Oct.25,1731 + Jesse Apr.18,1733 Deborah near 1735, m. Nov.2,1758 at Littleton, Stephen Tuttle "both of Littleton". + Cornelius Feb.10,1738 + Gideon near 1741 + Solomon Sep.23,1744 Thankful near 1746, died single Apr.24,1813 a.67 at Bridgewater (see will above). Betty Apr.10,1749 Abigail Oct.16,1751 (bapt. Aug.30,1761) at So. Parish), m. 1st int. Aug.25,1770, Ephraim Jones, m. 2nd int. Oct.29,1785, Samuel Lull of Newbury, m. 3rd int. Jan.18,1800 at Randolph, William Spooner. She died Oct.29,1826 a.75, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. possibly also Beulah near 1748(?) who m. May 6,1768 at Milton, Josiah Marshall. Thayer 4647 Eleazer4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1710, died 1782 married Apr.28,1730, Rachel French, born Mar.26,1704, died - before 1782, dau. of Thomas & Elizabeth (Belcher) French. Inherited his father's homestead on Elm St. and occupied it alone after his brother Jeremiah removed about 1742, but sold most of it before his death as the inventory gives only 5/8 acre of land "being all the estate shown to us" when taken Nov.2,1790 by Moses French the administrator de-bonis-non. Nathaniel Wales gentleman was made administrator Sep.17,1782, and most of the land went into the Wales family before Eleazer Thayer's death as a deposition taken Jan.26,1790 (S.D. 167-104) states that Eleazer Thayer and wife had sold it to Nathaniel Wales Nov.14,1770 but they and the two witnesses Zebah Thayer and Ahaz French being dead, it was sworn in court that the unrecorded deed was in the handwriting of Eleazer Thayer. Joseph Blake and wife Comfort of Chesterfield quit claimed the estate Jan.24,1791. Eleazer and Jeremiah Thayer also sold to Samuel Leonard Jr. of Raynham "all our part or share that was our honored father Cornelius Thayer's in the old Iron Works in Raynham, being 2/8 of 1/3 part, May 16,1739. (continued)_ Thayer 4647 (continued) His son Eleazer died in the army as shown by the following record from Mass. Archives 77-646: "This may certify all persons to whom it may concern that Eleazer Thayer Jr. aged about 19 years son of Eleazer Thayer of Braintree in ye County of Suffolk and Province of Massachusetts Bay in New England was - (cont.) Thayer 4648 taken captive by the French and Indians at Fort William Henry Aug.1757, and has not been heard of never since. Braintree ye 23rd September 1758. Any person that can give any account of ye above young man are desired to send me ye subscriber word as soon as may be". Signed - Eleazer Thayer. (Uriah Thayer of Mendon also lost a son Eleazer at the same time and place as shown by Mass. Archives 76-641). He was elected hogreave 1732, 1738 for Middle Precinct, fenceviewer 1740 & 1744 for Middle Precinct, surveyor of highways 1748. Children of Eleazer & Rachel born at Braintree + Richard May 31,1731 - child buried Jan.1,1732/3 (Ch.Rec) Silence bapt. Feb.1,1735/6 Patience Feb.29,1735/6 (not bapt. - may be the above). Eleazer Feb.29,1739/40, died Aug.1757 at Fort William Henry, in the army, (see above). Comfort bapt. Jan.20,1745, m. Mar.23,1765, Joseph Blake of Boston. Removed to Chesterfield, later to Goshen where she died in 1811. daughter buried Nov.1,1748 (Ch.Rec). Thayer 4649 Jeremiah4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Aug.20,1716, died alive 1790 married at Boston, probably, Joanna Richards, born Mar.16,1718 (1718/9) at Boston, died Nov.13,1813 "aged 99 years (sic) and about 8 months" at Randolph (Ch.Rec) (should read 94 years), dau. of Humphrey & Joanna (Norton) Richards of Boston. In 1742 he removed from his father's homestead on Elm St. to North St., Randolph where he resided a short distance north of Central Cemetery on land which he sold in 1783 to his sons Jeremiah and Oliver, and as no further settlement of his estate is recorded the time of his death is unknown, but he is found in the 1790 census. (continued) _ Thayer 4649 (continued) W.H. Woodman in Randolph's Ancient Deeds published 1900 in the Randolph Register says that "Joanna - was born Jan.6,1720 (error), was insane many years, and was accidently killed by a stray ball while at work at her linen wheel in the old house lately torn down on Liberty St., she being about 97 years of age (sic) Old Aunt Jeremy's Rocks near the south corner of the Niles Plain, on the banks of Cochato River got their name from one of her insane freaks." The identity of Joanna, wife of Jeremiah Thayer is proved by Suffolk Deeds 58-63 which calls her "only child of Humphrey Richards Jr. of Boston, baker, who was eldest son of Humphrey Richards late of Boston, deceased." He was elected hogreave 1740,1747, fenceviewer 1743, surveyor of highways 1760,1776. Thayer 4650 Children of Jeremiah & Joanna born at Braintree, bapt. at So. Parish, except 1st two, & 8th Susannah Oct.16,1737, m. int. -15,1759, Joseph Lovell of Stoughton. She was his executor in 1796. Jeremiah Aug.20,1739, died young Miriam bapt. Oct.4,1742, m. 1st Mar.1,1764 at Stoughton, Samuel Blanchard, m. 2nd int. Sep.2,1769, Nehemiah Hayden Jr. + Paul bapt. Jun.15,1746 Joanna bapt. Jun.15,1746 perhaps m. int. Dec.30,1769 at Bridgewater, Ephraim Thompson. Sarah bapt. Apr.17,1748, m. May 25,1768 (by Samuel Niles, J.P.), Joseph Nightingale. Jeremiah bapt. Mar.4,1750, died young + Oliver about 1752 (bapt. not found) + Jeremiah bapt. Dec.29,1754. Thayer 4651 Benjamin5 (Benjamin4Richard3-2-1) born Feb.23,1707/8 died April 1794 says S.A. Bates. married Nov.8,1728, Hannah Vinton, born Oct.25,1709, died -, dau. of Thomas & Hannah (Thayer) Vinton. She was cousin of his father Benjamin4 Thayer. He was elected constable 1746,1748,1749, surveyor of highways 1756, surveyor of lumber 1758,61,62,65, to 1772, culler of staves 1759,1765-71, & 1775, sealer of shingles 1766-1771. He was a boatman, resided in East Braintree on Commercial St., near Mill St. where the Vintons had property. No settlement of his estate is in probate records. (continued)_ Thayer 4651 (cont.) Children of Benjamin & Hannah born at Braintree Benjamin Oct.6,1729, died Feb.1,1729/30 Benjamin Feb.3,1730/1 "Benjamin's child" buried Jan.9,1737/8 (Ch.Rec). Adam Mar.7,1734/5 "Benjamin's child" buried Jan.16,1737/8 (Ch.Rec). - child about 1737 "Benjamin's last child" buried Feb.4,1737/8 (Ch.Rec). + Benjamin Dec.11,1738 Anne Aug.11,1741, perhaps the "Hannah Thayer" who m. May 20,1762 at Weymouth, Loring White & died Jun.4,1774 in her 33rd year. Had Hannah, Thomas, John, Loring, Sarah & Meribah. Adam Jul.4,1744, died young Vashti Feb.20,1745/6, m. 1st Jun.17,1762 at Weymouth, Ebenezer Colson Jr., m. 2nd int. Feb.21,1767, Jacob Frieze and removed to Cummington. Adam bapt. Oct.2,1748. Elected hogreave in 1776. Removed to Roxbury and died there Nov.9,1798 a.50. Rev. Soldier 1776. Meribah bapt. Oct.6,1751, m. int. Sep.17,1780, Joseph Gore of Roxbury. Thayer 4652 Zebulon5 (Benjamin4Richard3-2-1) born Aug.29,1711, but bapt. Sep.3,1710 by Dorchester Ch.Rec. died before Oct.1767, probably between Mar., and Oct.1767. married 1st Jul.30,1729 at Newbury, Mary Howard "both of Braintree", born Feb.7,1708/9, died -, dau. of Benjamin & Mary (Arnold) Hayward or Howard as later written. married 2nd Jan.8,1746(7) at Middleborough, Sarah Bennett, born -, died - Sarah, relict of Zebulon Thayer died Jan.23,1786 in her 84th year, gravestone, Westhampton, Mass., dau. of -. No settlement of his estate is on record but from deeds it is learned that his heirs had a small house lot on present So. Main St., Randolph, near the Town Hall, opposite the old High School (S.D. 111-218 and 127-165). He was dead before the first deed Oct.9,1767, but he (or possibly his son Zebulon) witnessed a deed in Mar.1767. His widow Sarah and sons Asa & Elias sold the above house lot Nov.11,1775 (Norfolk Deeds 14-151) "near Rev. Mr. Taft's meeting house in Braintree" while they were living at Northampton (now Westhampton). (cont.)_ Thayer 4652 (cont.) Previously his homestead had been on what is now called Pond Lane between Oak St. and Great Pond a part of which he sold Jun.8,1737 to John Dyer (S.D. 60-238). His children whose baptisms are in the So. Precinct Church records, are also in town records but there is a conflict in the dates and the names. Thayer 4653 Children of Zebulon & Mary born at Braintree (Randolph)(see previous comment) Mary Aug.25,1729 (bapt. Jul.5,1730 Middle Parish) buried "Zebulon's child" Dec.8,1730 (Ch.Rec). + Zebulon Aug.17,1731 (bapt. Sep.12) Theophilus bapt. Oct.14,1733 Mary May 15,1735 (bapt. Jun.15) Tamar bapt. Jun.19,1737 Caleb Aug.17,1738 (bapt. Oct.8) Margaret bapt. Apr.12,1741 Caleb Jan.20,1744 (perhaps error for Joshua) Joshua bapt. Jan.22,1744 Joshua Mar.1,1745 (perhaps error for Enoch) Enoch bapt. Apr.7,1745, m. Jul.4,1765 at No. Bridgewater, Rebecca Curtis. Perhaps removed to Surry, N.H. Joshua bapt. Apr.27,1746 (error? see marriage of father). Children of Zebulon & Sarah born at Braintree (not bapt. there)(Randolph) Luce (or Lucy) Oct.29,1747 Asa Jan.1749, m. Miriam Clark of Westhampton where he removed with his mother. Elias May 18,1752, m. Rachel, perhaps French, of Westhampton where he removed with his mother. _ Thayer 4654 Isaiah5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Nov.15,1711, died about 1785 married Sep.17,1741, Sarah White, born probably Jan.12,1721, died about 1785, dau. of Joseph & Sarah (Bayley) White. He resided on Liberty St. north of and near to Middle St. part of which he sold in 1773 to his daughter Eleanor Thayer, and his son Eliphaz resided near here and probably inherited the remainder of it. Eliphaz Thayer, blacksmith was made administrator of Isaiah Thayer, blacksmith, and for Sarah Thayer, Dec.20,1785 and was bonded with Ziphion Thayer of Boston, upholsterer, and Asa Weld of Braintree, yeoman. Sarah (White) Thayer was not daughter of Benjamin & Mary born 1709 as given by Thayer Memorial & Vinton Mem. He was elected hogreave 1737, surveyor of highways 1744 for Middle Precinct, tithingman 1748,1755, and constable 1762. Isaiah Thayer was made administrator in 1757 of Benjamin4 White (Joseph3) who was most probably brother of his wife Sarah White. Children of Isaiah & Sarah born at Braintree Elizabeth (in town rec.) or Elinor (as it should be) Nov.15,1742 (bapt. Nov.21, as Elinor), m. May 11,1790, Elijah5 Thayer (John4Richard3-2-1). Sarah Sep.14,1744, m. Oct.19,1765, John Vinton. She died 1807 a.63, gs., Quincy. Lois bapt. Dec.25,1748, buried "Isaiah's child" Nov.20,1749 (Ch.Rec). + Eliphaz Mar.14,1762. Thayer 4655 James5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Oct.4,1715/16 (sic) is 1715, died 1776 married May 31,1739, Esther Wales, born Dec.17,1717, died 1789, dau. of Nathaniel & Esther (Ashley) Wales. They resided on the estate of his (her?) father Wales on Commercial St. opposite Adams St. She was appointed administrator of James Thayer, blacksmith, Oct.7,1776 and was bonded with his brothers Gideon Thayer, tallow chandler, and Obadiah Thayer, trader, both of Boston. In the estate division eldest son James had a double share, Barnabas, youngest son, and daughter Mary had other lands. The widow Esther Thayer left a will dated Oct.10,1777 proved Mar.12,1779, giving to son James 10 shillings as he had his double part, to daughter Mary the furniture and the rest to Barnabas & Mary equally. James Thayer 3rd a soldier in the Continental Army quit claimed his right in the estate of his parents James & Esther Thayer to Barnabas Thayer and Daniel Loring, Jun.30,1779. (cont.)_ Thayer 4655 (cont.) Barnabas Thayer in turn died single and willed his estate to his nephew Barnabas Loring and the estate remained in the Loring family until after 1906 when the house, built near 1675 by Elder Nathaniel Wales, was burned partially and torn down. James Thayer 2nd was elected tithingman 1744 for Middle Precinct, constable 1755 but excused, and was on the Fish Committee 1768. Thayer 4656 Children of James 2nd & Esther born at Braintree - child buried Feb.24,1740/1 (Ch.Rec) James Jan.27,1741 (bapt. Jan.31,1741/2), died young - child stillborn, buried Oct.1,1744 (Ch.Rec) - child buried Dec.16,1747 (Ch.Rec) Nathaniel Wales Aug.21,1748, buried "James' child" Sep.17,1748 Esther May 21,1750 (bapt. Jun.3, Hollis St. Ch., Boston) - dau. of James, son of Richard, buried Feb.16,1760. James Jul.15,1753, died Apr.1811 a.58 at Braintree (Columbian Centinel of April 10), single. Barnabas Mar.13,1755, died single, "in his chair" Jan.9,1825 a.69yrs. 9mo. 27ds. Mary Mar.29,1757, m. Aug.30,1778, Daniel Loring of Duxbury & Braintree. She died Apr.8,1834. Jeriah bapt. Aug.10,1760 "twin" buried "very young" Aug.13,1760 (Ch.Rec) Beriah bapt. Aug.10,1760 "other twin" buried Aug.15,1760 (Ch.Rec) Barnabas Thayer was elected surveyor of highways 1789, tithingman 1792. Thayer 4657 Gideon5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Jun.16,1718 died Sep.-,1800 at Boston (a.83, Columbian Centinel of Sep.27). married Jul.7,1741 at Boston, Rachel Thayer, born Oct.10,1723, died -, dau. of Capt. Ebenezer4 & Rachel (Wales) Thayer, (Ebenezer3Thomas2-1), sister of Joanna, his brother Obadiah's wife. He removed to Boston about 1749. He is sometimes styled a blacksmith in deeds, but usually a tallow chandler, as in his will, or a gentleman. (cont.)_ Thayer 4657 (cont.) Children of Gideon & Rachel born 1st 4 at Braintree, rest at Boston, bapt. at Hollis St. Church Zephion Nov.6,1741, m. Mary -. Resided in Boston, was an upholsterer. Arodi Feb.19,1743, m. Mary Boies. Tory, removed to Nova Scotia, but returned and lived in Dorchester. Rachel Dec.20,1744, m. Feb.14,1773 at Braintree, her cousin, Gen. Ebenezer6 Thayer (Ebenezer5-4-3Thomas2-1). Mary Jun.24,1746, died Nov.14,1812 a.67, single, at Boston. - West Church, Boston, records. Nathaniel bapt. May 12,1749 at Boston, m. Charlotte Baker, dau. of Dr. Moses Baker of Braintree. Resided in Boston. Richard bapt. Apr.7,1751, died Dec.28,1772 a.21 at Boston (Register Vol.84). Francis bapt. Jun.3,1753, died young Ruth bapt. Feb.16,1755, m. May 6,1773 at Boston, Joseph Pope. She died Aug.22,1775 a.20yrs. 6mo. at Gen. Ebenezer Thayer's in Braintree. Francis bapt. Mar.27,1757, died young Elizabeth bapt. Oct.15,1758, m. Nov.3,1792 at Boston, Obadiah6 Thayer, her cousin (Obadiah5Richard4-3-2-1). Francis bapt. Nov.23,1760. He was warned out of Braintree in 1792, "Francis Thayer of Boston, merchant." Thayer 4658 Obadiah5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Mar.29,1724 died - probably about 1791 at Boston. married Jan.10,1751, Joanna Thayer, born May 10,1728, died - (alive 1785), dau. of Capt. Ebenezer4 & Rachel (Wales) Thayer, sister of Rachel wife of his brother Gideon Thayer. He was a trader, removed to Boston in 1758 and was warned out of town Apr.1,1758, having been in town 8 days from Braintree with wife Joanna and Liddia, Susanna, & Joanna, their children (Suffolk Court Rec. #78432). They were alive Mar.31,1785 when they sold land obtained by execution against Josiah Hayden of Williamsburgh, and probably in 1788. He is not in the 1789 directory of Boston but either he or his son, Obadiah is in the 1790 census there with 1-0- 1. He was elected hogreave 1751. (continued)_ Thayer 4658 (continued) Children of Obadiah & Joanna born at Braintree, last three bapt. at Hollis St. Ch., Boston Lydia Mar.21,1752, m. int. (Nov.19, Boston) Nov.20 at Weymouth, 1774 Jacob Gould Jr. of Weymouth. Susannah May 29,1754, m. int. Nov.19,1779 at Boston, Thomas Stowell Joanna Sep.10,1756, m. int. Jul.9,1778 at Boston, Samuel Sprague Rachel Sep.7,1760 Andrew May 15,1765, died Jul.17,1765 Obadiah May 24,1766, m. at Boston, his cousin, Elizabeth6 Thayer, (Gideon5Richard4-3-2-1). Thayer 4659 Richard5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Mar.18,1731 (Bra. Rec. Vol.3) died Mar.23,1823 a.92 "wanting six days and was the oldest person in town", of old age, (Mar.18,1731 O.S. would be Mar.29 New Style) married Sep.17,1755, Esther French, born Dec.21,1735, died Aug.29,1793 a.58, gs. Elm St. Cem., dau. of Moses & Esther (Thayer) French. He was a farmer, resided on Middle St. at N.W. corner of Union St. Probably he who was fenceviewer 1761,1765, warden 1773 & surveyor of highways 1788 (Middle Precinct). Children of Richard & Esther born at Braintree Henry Oct.28,1756, m. Jan.27,1783 at No. Bridgewater, Philiber T. Packard. Removed to Winchester, N.H. Moses Jul.26,1758, m. Dec.23,1783 at Boston, Ann Allen. Resided in Boston. Isaiah Nov.10,1760, m. 1st May 11,1786 at Weymouth, Tamar Bayley of Weymouth - Removed to Sterling. m. 2nd Jun.17,1817 at Bra., Rhoda Stetson. Elisha Aug.31,1764, m. Irene -. Removed to West Fairlee, Vt. Theodora Nov.5,1766, m. Jun.27,1797 (Ch.Rec) Benjamin Wales. She died Jun.17,1848 a.82 (Ch.Rec) Richard Mar.21,1769, m. May 13,1798 at Boston, Martha Appleton. Resided in So. Boston. + Obadiah Feb.23,1772 Zebediah Jun.5,1774, m. Dec.24,1805 at Dresden, Me., Lucy (Pushard) Parker of Andover. Removed to Wiscasset, Me. Lydia Sep.22,1776, died May 7,1840 a.64, single (Ch.Rec) + Nathaniel Emmons May 29,1778 Abigail Aug.20,1781, m. May 5,1806 (Ch.Rec) Hezekiah Goodnow. Resided in Boston & N.H. or Vt. "Mrs. Goodnow" died Jun.24,1848 (Bra. Ch.Rec). _ Thayer 4660 John5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Jul.27,1717 died "John Thayer 3rd" Sep.10,1745. married Feb.14,1745, Abigail Thayer, born Nov.15,1723, died -, dau. of Gideon4 & Hannah (Hollis) Thayer (Cornelius3Richard2-1). After his early death she married 2nd Feb.3,1755 (Christ Ch.Rec) John Chessman and lived in Roxbury in 1766 (S.D. 108-267). Child of John Thayer 3rd & Abigail born posthumously at Braintree + John Nov.26,1745. Thayer 4661 Benjamin5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Jan.11,1719/20 died Oct.29,1807 a.88 at Randolph (Ch.Rec) married 1st Jan.17,1741, Ruth Capen, born Mar.16,1723/4 at Dorchester, died -, dau. of John & Ruth (Thayer) Capen. married 2nd intention May 1,1779, Elizabeth (Crane) Peacock, born - , died - alive Sep.1792, dau. of Ezekiel & Mary (Cock) Crane, and widow of Robert Peacock. married 3rd Dec.24,1794 (Thayer Mem.) Bethiah Thayer, born Nov.4,1734, died Oct.2,1816 a.82 at Randolph (Ch.Rec), dau. of Napthali4 & Bathsheba (Bass) Thayer (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). He resided in East Randolph (now Holbrook). His estate was distributed to his children Timothy eldest son, Levi, a son, Elizabeth Thayer a daughter. His widow Bethiah (Thayer) Thayer left a will mentioning her nephews Robert and Bethuel Thayer who were grand children of her husband by his first wife. The Thayer Memorial (1835) says Benjamin Thayer had fifteen children, all but three of whom died young. Bethiah wife of Benjamin Thayer joined the Randolph Church in 1795. He removed to the So. Precinct (Holbrook) about 1752 where the children were baptized after that time. Benjamin Thayer 2nd was elected hogreave 1749, constable 1765 but excused._ Thayer 4662 Children of Benjamin 2nd & Ruth born at Braintree, except 1st three born at Weymouth Ruth Nov.16,1742 "Benjamin's child" buried May 4,1745 (Ch.Rec) Elizabeth Nov.9,1743, m. int. Apr.8,1763, Napthali5 Thayer (Napthali4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). Phebe Mar.9,1745 "Benjamin's child" buried Nov.8,1748 (Ch.Rec) Benjamin Jun.24,1746 "Benjamin's 2nd child" buried Nov.16,1748 (Ch.Rec) Susanna Sep.3,1747 "Benjamin's 3rd child" buried Nov.21,1748 (Ch.Rec) - child "Benjamin's 4th child" buried Nov.25,1748 (Ch.Rec) Ruth bapt. Jan.28,1749/50 "Benjamin's 5th child" buried Jan.23(?)1749 (Ch.Rec), new born. Benjamin bapt. Oct.27,1751 "Benjamin's infant child" buried Nov.27,1751 (Ch.Rec) Benjamin bapt. Aug.4,1754 (So. Parish) died young. + Timothy bapt. Nov.9,1755 (So. Parish) + Levi bapt. May 5,1765 (So. Parish)(born Mar.27, Thayer Mem.) Phebe all died young (Thayer Mem. 1835) which says there were 15 children in all. Benjamin " " Benjamin " " Lewis " " Lewis " " Thayer 4663R Obadiah5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Dec.31,1721, died (alive Apr.1801) married 1st Nov.13,1745, Dorothy Hollis, born May 3,1725, died 1752, dau. of John & Hannah (Ruggles) Hollis. married 2nd Jul.15,1752 at Weymouth, Hannah Beal, born Aug.26,1730 at Weymouth, died Dec.15,1800 a.67 (sic) at Weymouth, dau. of William & Hannah (Smith) Beal. He resided in Weymouth, but some of the children returned to Braintree. Children of Obadiah & Dorothy born at Weymouth Rachel Dec.27,1748, died young Dolly (or Dorothy) Mar.14,1752, m. Jul.16,1778 at Weymouth, Ephraim Capen of Dorchester. Removed to Mansfield, Conn. before 1790. (continued)_ Thayer 4663R (continued) Children of Obadiah & Hannah born at Weymouth Rachel May 4,1753, m. Dec.17,1777 at Weymouth, Randall6 Thayer (Richard5John4) her cousin. + Obadiah Aug.12,1754 Hannah Apr.9,1756, m. int. Aug.23,1777, Timothy6 Thayer (Benjamin5John4) her cousin. Ebenezer May 11,1758. Revolutionary Soldier 1775 at Weymouth & (1780 at Boston a.22 ?) Rebecca Mar.2,1760, m. int. Sep.3,1785, Robert6 Thayer (Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). Molly Jan.6,1762, prob. m. "Polly of Roxbury" Nov.5,1786 at Weymouth, John Davis Jr. of Roxbury. Zenas Jun.6,1768, m. Sep.8,1789 at Weymouth, Sarah6 Thayer (Richard5John4), his cousin. (cont. over) 4663 Children of Obadiah & Hannah born at Weymouth (cont.) John Jan.9,1769, died 1792 at Roxbury, single. Obadiah Thayer Jr. of Roxbury and Zenas Thayer of Weymouth were administrators Oct.23,1792. Esther bapt. Dec.1773 at So. Weymouth, prob. m. Apr.9,1801 at Roxbury, Nathaniel Coney (or Corey). Thayer 4664 Micah5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Oct.31,1723 died Jan.6,1802 a.78 at Randolph (Ch.Rec). married 1st Jan.14,1748, Mehitable French, his cousin, born Oct.14,1727 (Thayer Mem.)(bapt. Mar.4,1728), died Jan.12,1773 (not recorded)(Thayer Mem.), dau. of Alexander & Mary (White) French (not dau. of John & Mary as stated in Thayer & Vinton Memorials). married 2nd Jun.20,1776 (Quincy Ch.Rec) Beulah (Wild) Faxon, widow of Elijah Faxon, born May 17,1734, died -, dau. of William & Ruth (Hersey) Wild. married 3rd intention Feb.27,1779, Abigail (Bass) Wales, widow of Joseph Wales Jr., born Jan.31,1727/8, died Nov.17,1804 a.77 at Randolph (Ch.Rec), dau. of Samuel Jr. & Hannah (White) Bass. He resided on Middle St. near his father, but removed to Randolph before 1771. His will dated Sep.30,1799 mentions his four sons Micah, Elex, Ezra, & Alphes to have all the real estate, daughters Mehitable Tower, Zerviah Faxon, Mary Pain, Lucy French, Daniel French's three sons who were children of my daughter deceased, and my wife to have what she brought at marriage. Son Ezra was executor. The inventory included 40 acres, house and barn at Randolph Micah Thayer and wife joined the Randolph Church 1771. He was elected surveyor of highways 1758,1764,1783, constable 1781 for Middle Precinct but was excused._ Thayer 4665 Children of Micah & Mehitable born at Braintree (not recorded)(dates from Thayer Me. 1835) + Micah Oct.9,1749 (bapt. Oct.15) Mehitable Jun.3,1751, m. Feb.23,1776, John Tower. Zerviah Mar.5,1753 (bapt. Jun.10), m. Dec.20,1770, Edward Faxon Jr. Rebecca Apr.28,1755 (bapt. Dec.7), m. Feb.23,1776, Daniel French + Alexander Sep.17,1756 (bapt. Jul.10,1757) Mary Dec.27,1758 (bapt. Mar.18,1759), m. Nov.16,1782, Benjamin Payne Lucy Oct.27,1760 (bapt. Nov.2), m. Feb.21,1782, Joshua French + Ezra Dec.21,1762 Thaddeus Oct.19,1765 (bapt. -1765), d. - Alpheus Apr.5,1768 (bapt -1769), died Nov.30,1804 a.36 at Boston, single. Brother Ezra was his administrator Dec.24,1804. Thayer 4666 Richard5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Jan.26,1726/7 died Sep.21,1800 a.75 at Weymouth. married Jan.1,1752, Susanna Wild, born Dec.9,1733, died Dec.17,1800 a.68 at Weymouth, dau. of Jonathan & Sarah (Randall) Wild. He resided from about 1756 to 1762 on North St., Randolph opposite Central Cemetery, then removed to Weymouth on the west shore of Great Pond near present Holbrook line to a farm which was sold in 1801 by his heirs (S.D. 102-240, N.D. 15-95). His will dated May 21,1800 mentions his wife, eldest daughter Rhoda wife of Obadiah Thayer Jr., daughter Sarah wife of Zenas Thayer, daughter Anna wife of Bethuel Thayer, grand children Rebecca, Jacob, & Joshua Lovell, children of daughter Rebecca, deceased, sons Randall, Richard, Barnabas, Jonathan, Phineas, Beza, & Luther. Thayer 4667 Children of Richard & Susanna, born first seven at Braintree, rest at Weymouth + Randall Jun.8,1753 Susannah Jun.9,1754, died - Rhoda Sep.9,1755, m. Jul.28,1777, Obadiah Thayer Jr. of Weymouth, her cousin. + Richard Sep.13,1757 Barnabas Oct.23,1759, m. Oct.25,1781 at Weymouth, Lucy Nash. Resided in Woburn & Weymouth. Rebecca Apr.1,1761, m. Sep.16,1781 at Weymouth, Joshua Lovell + Jonathan Sep.1,1763 (continued)_ Thayer 4667 (continued) Sarah Oct.19,1765 at Weymouth, m. Sep.8,1789 at Weymouth, Zenas Thayer, her cousin. + Phineas Mar.7,1767 at Weymouth Beza Jul.30,1769 at Weymouth, m. Nov.20,1788, Eunice Hayward, dau. of Zebulon. Resided in Milton. + Luther Jul.17,1771 at Weymouth Anna Jun.24,1773 at Weymouth, m. Nov.1,1792 at Weymouth, Bethuel6 Thayer (Napthali5-4). Thayer 4668 Abiah5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Jun.25,1729 died Dec.12,1789 (S.A. Bates data). married Oct.17,1751, Elizabeth Hunt, born Jul.20,1730, died Jun.22,1801 (data of S.A. Bates), dau. of Benjamin & Sarah (Niles) Hunt. He removed about 1789 to Williamsburgh and probably died there as his widow is in the 1790 census there. Resided on his father's estate 238 Middle St., Braintree. He was elected hogreave 1752, surveyor of highways 1772. Children of Abiah & Elizabeth born at Braintree + Oliver May 27,1753 (sic) (bapt. Sep.13,1752) Elizabeth Apr.12,1754, m. int. Jun.27,1772, Sherebiah Arnold Phebe bapt. Aug.15,1756 (born May 3 - S.A. Bates), m. May 5,1774, Elijah6 Thayer Jr. (Elijah5Ezekiel4). Anna bapt. Jun.11,1758 (born Feb.2, or 21, - S.A. Bates), m. int. Apr.1,1775, Ebenezer Hayden Jr. - child stillborn, Mar.18,1760 (Ch.Rec) - infant child, buried May 4,1761 (Ch.Rec) Amasa Mar.26,1764, m. Jun.8,1786 at Boston, Elizabeth Mallis. Resided in Williamsburgh & Boston. Eliphalet Mar.14,1766, died - Sylvia Apr.18,1768, m. Apr.8,1787, Benjamin Wild. Removed to Williamsburgh, Acton, & Boston. Adonijah Oct.29,1770, m. May 4,1796 at Williamsburgh, Elizabeth Hemenway. Removed to Conway. Jerusha bapt. 1773 (born Feb.18, - S.A. Bates), m. ?? Joseph Hill. _ Thayer 4669 Lt. Simeon5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born May 22,1732, died 1793 at Randolph. married Sep.25,1755 at Weymouth, Martha Blanchard, born Aug.24,1735 at Weymouth, died Mar.27,1818 a.84 at Randolph (Ch.Rec), dau. of Thomas & Sarah (Vinson) Blanchard. He resided in the south part of Randolph, near Brookville region, where Elisha Porter lived in 1857 says Dr. Alden. He died intestate and Simeon Thayer (Jr.) was made administrator May 21,1793, and he gave a quit claim with his wife Olive, as sole heir to the estate to his mother Martha Thayer, May 6,1793 for her dower or thirds. Martha Thayer of Randolph, widow woman, left a will dated Apr.28,1808 in which she mentions her grandsons Elisha and Isaac Thayer, grand daughters Bathsheba and Anjulina who are to share equally the residue. The account of Jun.2,1818 gives a balance due to Olive, Relief, Angelina Thayer, and legal representatives of Bathsheba Thayer. He was elected hogreave 1759,1763, warden 1770, surveyor of highways 1771,1775-7,1782 for So. Precinct, Lieut. Simeon in 1784, Lieut. Simeon was constable for So. Precinct 1781 but presented his son Simeon in his place who was accepted. Soldier 1759 (Reg. Vol.15). Children of Simeon & Martha born at Braintree - infant buried Jun.18,1756 (Ch.Rec) + Simeon Mar.7,1757. Thayer 4670 Elijah5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Jul.16,1736, died Oct.7,1822, a.86 married intention Jan.12,1765, Mercy Burrell of Abington "Negatived" says the record. married 1st intention May 13,1765, Hannah Hayden, born -, died -, dau. of -. married 2nd May 11,1790, Elinor Thayer, born Nov.15,1742, died Oct.29,1800, dau. of Isaiah5 & Sarah (White) Thayer (Richard4-3-2-1) married 3rd Nov.15,1803 at Bridgewater, Elizabeth Clark, born 1765, died Jul.28,1825 a.60, dau. of -. Elijah Thayer, son of John was a soldier 1757 & 1758 (Reg. Vol.15). He seems to have lived on Elm St. according to sequence in the 1790 census but soon removed to Liberty St. just north of Middle St., as on Mar.13,1794 he sold to Eliphaz Thayer "my dwelling house where I now live, that I built on land which I now use and enjoy in the right of my wife Elinor, viz., set off to her as part of her father's estate. (continued) _ Thayer 4670 (continued) No settlement of his estate is on file. Lived also before 1806 on Forrest St., says S.A. Bates, in his Liberty St. in 1806", but gone before then. Children of Elijah & Hannah born at Braintree (not recorded) Miriam about 1765-6, m. int. Dec.30,1785, Caleb Nash. She died (as "Maria") Sep.21,1859 a.94. Rebecca about 1779-81, died single May 3,1849 a.68 (Boston VR)(May 2, a.70 at Boston - Braintree V.R.). prob. Hannah about 1770, m. May 18,1790, Silas Chessman. Removed to Lancaster, N.H. S.A. Bates thought that there were probably four other children, but no records of them have been found. He was elected hogreave 1760,1785 and was on the Fish Committee 1781,1783,1787. Thayer 4671 Lt. Nathaniel5 (Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Oct.7,1709 died Dec.28,1768 a.59, gs. Elm St. Cem. married Apr.3,1735, Mary Faxon, born Mar.8,1712, died 1782, dau. of Capt. Richard & Anna (Brackett) Faxon, sister of his brother Caleb's wife. Resided on his father's estate South Braintree, Washington St., near Peach St. He left a will mentioning his wife Mary and six children, Elihu, Nathaniel, Calvin, Relief, Sarah & Anna dated Dec.27,1768. She left a will dated Aug.15,1776 mentioning all but Anna who had evidently died. Nathaniel Thayer Jr. was surveyor of highways 1737. He was constable 1752 but was excused from serving, surveyor of highways 1760. Children of Nathaniel Jr. & Mary born at Braintree Mary Aug.19,1735, died Jan.29,1753 Elihu Aug.9,1737, died Aug.1738 Nathaniel Sep.2,1739, died Mar.1739/40 (buried Mar.12, Ch.Rec) Releaf Oct.25,1741, m. int. Nov.15,1766, Samuel Spear. Removed to Abington. Anna Sep.17,1743, died Nov.1748 (buried Nov.22, Ch.Rec) Nathaniel Aug.15,1745, died Nov.24,1748 Elihu Mar.18,1746/7, m. Hannah Calef, dau. of Col. John, Minister at Kingston, N.H. Grad. at Princeton 1769. Sarah Sep.14,1749, died Jul.10,1795 a.45, single, gs. Dyer Hill Cem. (continued)_ Thayer 4671 (continued) + Nathaniel Apr.18,1754 + Calvin Jul.15,1756 Anna - mentioned in father's will Dec.27,1768, not mentioned in mother's will Aug.15,1776. Thayer 4672R Josiah5 (Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Nov.31 (sic) 1713 (prob. Nov.13) died - (alive 1784). married 1st Apr.20,1743, Mary Veazie, born Aug.29,1720, died -, dau. of Samuel & Deborah (Wales) Veazie. married 2nd intention Jul.3,1762, Rebecca Hunt, born Aug.11,1735, died -, dau. of Lt. John & Rebecca (Allen) Hunt. Resided on North St., Randolph, east side within a few feet of Braintree line, and sold his homestead there in 1784 to his sons Timothy and Seth. Seth sold his half interest to Timothy Thayer in 1793 (S.D. 177-8 & 10). He was elected constable 1753 but excused from it, surveyor of highways 1756 (in So. Precinct), 1758 but excused from it, and was on the Committee of Public Affairs 1774. Children of Josiah & Mary born at Braintree Mary Feb.6,1744, m. int. Jan.29,1763, Adam Hobart. Elizabeth Sep.18,1745, died Dec.2,1748 Releaf Mar.21,1748, m. int. Jan.5,1771, David White. Elizabeth Apr.7,1750 + Josiah Jan.28,1752 Lydia Oct.5,1754, m. 1st int. Nov.25,1775, Capt. Elisha Wales. m. 2nd Jul.19,1812, Capt. Isaac Thayer, as 2nd wife. She died Aug.18,1840 a.86, gs., Holbrook. Timothy Jun.8,1757, died young (bapt. Jul.24,1757) John Aug.8,1759, m. 1st int. Jan.17,1784, Betsey Spear, dau. of Isaac. Removed to Bellingham. m. 2nd Frances Franklin of Hadley. (cont. over) 4672 Children of Josiah & Rebecca born at Braintree, bapt. at So. Parish + Timothy bapt. Jul.10,1763 Seth bapt. Jul.28,1765, m. Jul.24,1796 at Boston, Desire Thatcher Foster, dau. of Samuel & Lydia (Thatcher) Foster of Brewster. Resided in Boston & Dorchester. He died May 23,1839 a.74 at Uxbridge. She died 1817 at Beaufort, S.C. (Columbian Centinel of Nov.8,1817). Seth Thayer was tax collector in North Precinct 1791 when he bid off collection of it._ Thayer 4673 Dea. Nathaniel Emmons6 (Richard5-4-3-2-1) born May 29,1778 died Sep.8,1842, gs. Elm St. Cem. married Nov.2,1802 (Ch.Rec) Deliverance Thayer, born May 14,1785, died May 28,1877 a.92, gs. Elm St. Cem., dau. of Dea. Eliphaz6 & Deliverance (Thayer) Thayer. He was elected deacon of Braintree Church Sep.1,1815, resided in a house on N.W. corner of Middle and Union Sts., built in 1803 and now standing unaltered (1950). She is in 1850 census living with Eveline Thayer. Children of Dea. Nathaniel Emmons & Deliverance born at Braintree Esther May 8,1803, died Jan.8,1808 Lydia Mar.16,1804, died Mar.20,1804 + Emmons Nov.1,1806 Esther Dec.7,1808, m. Sep.15,1841, Thomas Parker 2nd of Dunstable Irene May 5,1811, m. May 21,1828, Nahum Bunker. She died May 8,1891. Dr. David Jul.19,1813, m. May 17,1860, widow Susan C. Bliss. He died Dec.14,1893 at Boston, homeopath physician. Sarah Eleanor Oct.1,1815, m. Dec.19,1839, Dr. John A. Cummings of Boston. She died May 31,1841 a.25 1/2 at Dunstable (Braintree Ch.Rec) & infant of Dr. Cummings died Aug.15,1841 a.2mo. (Ch.Rec). Moses Aug.10,1817, died Nov.11,1822. Thayer 4674 John6 (John5-4Richard3-2-1) born Nov.26,1745 died Oct.15,1825 a.80 at Weymouth. married 1st intention "John Thayer 2nd" Jul.12,1771, Elizabeth Hollis, born Jun.25,1743, died - (alive 1802), dau. of James & Elizabeth (Thayer) Hollis. married 2nd Oct.21,1811 at Weymouth, Hannah Joy "John Thayer of Braintree", born Mar.18,1756 at Weymouth, died Apr.1,1827 a.72 at Weymouth, dau. of (probably) Isaac & Hannah (Vining) Joy of Weymouth. He resided on Middle St., east side in a house now standing (1950) at 550 Middle St., on land belonging to the Hollis family. S.A. Bates says his nickname was "White faced Johnny", but Bates and others have confused his second marriage with that of John6 Thayer who married a West and removed to East Bridgewater. (John5-4-3Thomas2- 1) Thayer. John Thayer 2nd was elected hogreave 1771,1777, and 1783 as John Thayer. (continued)_ Thayer 4674 (continued) John Thayer and wife Elizabeth sold land in Braintree 1784,1789,1802 (S.D. 155-81, 168-160, N.D. 18-136). No settlement of his estate is on record as probably no children survived him. Only the two following are on record. Children of John Thayer bapt. at Middle Parish Relief bapt. 1776, probably died young. Elizabeth bapt. 1792, probably died young. Thayer 4675 Timothy6 (Benjamin5John4Richard3-2-1) bapt. Nov.9,1755 died Dec.11,1823 a.68, gs. Union Cem. Holbrook. (Dec.18, E. Randolph Ch.Rec.). married 1st Dec.17,1777 at Weymouth, Hannah Thayer, his cousin, born Apr.9,1756 at Weymouth, died -, dau. of Obadiah5 & Hannah (Beal) Thayer of Weymouth. (John4Richard3-2-1). married 2nd intention May 10,1783, Phebe Kingman of Weymouth & Worthington, born Dec.11,1761 (Pension Rec.), at North Bridgewater (death record) (not on record there), died Jun.30,1852 a.90yrs. 6mo. (19ds. V.R.), gs. Union Cem., Holbrook, died at Quincy at residence of son Elihu Thayer & lived with him a.88 in 1850 census. She was daughter of -. He was a Revolutionary Soldier. Her pension record (W 1400) gives the marriage as on June 29,1783, and says "I was a single woman and resided in a distant part of the state in a town called Worthington over 100 miles from Braintree", and says she was 87 years old on the 11th day of Dec.1848. Timothy Thayer resided in present Holbrook in a house still standing (1950) on Pine St., east side, north of Weymouth St. A Cape Cod type house, sold by his heirs in 1825 to Samuel Curtis, whose descendants owned it until 1949. The diary of his son Capt. Elihu Thayer, now at Quincy Historical Society says Sep.11,1813 "raised my father's house." It looks older and was on his father's homestead, perhaps was then altered. Timothy Thayer was surveyor of highways 1790. _ Thayer 4676 Child of Timothy and Hannah born at Braintree (Randolph)(not recorded) Hannah bapt. May 12,1782 at So. Parish, m. Mar.25,1801 at Randolph, William Madden. Child of Timothy and Phebe born at Braintree (Randolph)(not recorded) + Elihu Sep.24,1784 (Thayer Memorial)(and his own diary record). Ruth Aug.26,1788 (Thayer Memorial), m. Dec.5,1805 at Randolph (Ch.Rec) Joseph Wales. Resided in Dorchester & Quincy. She died Jan.2,1876 a.87yrs. 4mo. 7ds. at Randolph. Thayer 4677 Levi6 (Benjamin5John4Richard3-2-1) bapt. May 5,1765 died Aug.15,1842 a.77, gs. Union Cem., Holbrook. married intention Dec.30,1786, Else, Alcy, Alsey, or Alice Belcher, born Mar.29,1770, died "Alcy wife of Levi" Jun.23,1834 in 65th yr., gs. Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Nathaniel & Lydia (Brackett) Belcher. Resided in present Holbrook, northeast part. He was elected surveyor of highways 1787 in So. Precinct. Children of Levi & Alce born at Randolph(Not recorded), dates from Thayer Memorial Lydia Brackett Oct.3,1790, m. Jun.5,1823 at Abington, Eliphaz Sprague, as 2nd wife. + Nathaniel Belcher Aug.7,1796 Martha bapt. with others Jun.7,1812, possibly m. 1818 at Randolph, Martin Gay (not in Thayer Mem.). + Otis May 13,1794 Hosea 1796, died Dec.21,1798 a.18mo., gs. Union Cem., Holbrook. Alcy 1802, died Feb.28,1817 a.15, gs. " + Daniel Apr.19,1804 Betsey (or Elizabeth) Jun.2,1806, m. Dec.14,1824 at Abington, Abrel Orcutt. She died 1896, gs. Roxanna Dec.10,1808, m. Jul.6,1826 at Abington, William Gurney Jr. Cyrus Jan.7,1812, m. Dec.19,1830 at Randolph, Esther Orcutt, dau. of Moses & Meribah (Jordan). Resided in Abington. Lydia B., Nathaniel B., Martha & Otis bapt. Jun.7,1812, Alcy, Daniel, Betsey, Roxanna, & Cyrus bapt. Aug.30,1812 at Randolph. _ Thayer 4678 Caleb5 (Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Feb.10,1716 died Nov.29,1759 in 44th yr., gs. Elm St. Cem. married Feb.20,1746, Abigail Faxon, born Jul.26,1715, died - (alive in 1788), dau. of Capt. Richard & Anna (Bracket) Faxon, sister of brother Nathaniel's wife. Resided in his father's house Washington St., near Peach St., now standing (1950) known as the birth place of Gen. Sylvanus Thayer, his grandson. Caleb Thayer was elected surveyor of highways 1746,1755. Children of Caleb & Abigail born at Braintree Abigail June 1746, m. int. Jun.3,1764, Isaac6 Thayer, her cousin (Abraham5). Caleb Jun.2,1748 "Caleb's child" buried Mar.7,1749 (Ch.Rec) + Nathaniel Apr.11,1752 - child buried Jul.24,1754 (Ch.Rec) Alice Aug.18,1755 "Caleb's youngest child" buried Nov.25,1759 (Ch.Rec). - child stillborn, Jun.3,1757 (Ch.Rec) - son buried Nov.25,1759 (Ch.Rec). Thayer 4679 Abraham5 (Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) bapt. Apr.20,1718 died Jun.4,1794 a.77 married 1st Jan.14,1742, Sarah Hunt, born Feb.22,1725/6, died -, dau. of William & Sarah (Holbrook) Hunt. married 2nd intention Nov.1,1777, Judith (Baxter) French, widow of Benjamin Jr., bapt. Feb.13,1736/7 at No. Parish, died Nov.20,1819 a.83, dau. of Benjamin & Abigail (Beale) Baxter. No settlement of his estate is recorded but he sold the east half of his house & 3/4 acres to his son Abraham Jr. Jul.7,1783 (S.D. 148-201). He was elected hogreave for Middle Precinct 1743, surveyor of highways 1750, constable 1778 but was excused for life from serving. His mill is mentioned in town records in 1787. Lived where his son Abraham lived. Children of Abraham & Sarah born at Braintree + Isaac May 9,1742 Prudence bapt. Nov.9,1746 (with Isaac), died Dec.21,1748 Avis bapt. May 3,1747, died Dec.26,1748 Sarah Jun.3,1750, m. int. Aug.30,1766, Joshua Hobart. Avis bapt. Apr.5,1752, m. int. Nov.7,1772, Adam Hobart, as 2nd wife. (Continued)_ Thayer 4679 (continued) Bettee Jul.28,1754, m. Sep.12,1785, Solomon5 Thayer (James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). + Abraham Apr.30,1757 Relief Apr.18,1759, m. Apr.18,1782, Zenas French. Hannah bapt. Jul.19,1761, m. Oct.19,1786, Sylvanus French. Thayer 4680 Seth5 (Richard4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Aug.17,1721 died Nov.4,1798 in 78th yr., gs. Main St. Cem., Brocton. married Jun.14,1744 at Bridgewater (1743, W. Bridgewater Ch.Rec) Hannah Pray, his cousin, born Feb.22,1722/3, died Jan.15,1812 in 90th yr., gs., Main St. Cem., Brocton, dau. of Joseph & Lydia (White) Pray. He removed to Bridgewater with his father and resided there, but four of his children were baptized at No. Parish, now Quincy, at Christ Church, Episcopal. He left a will dated Jun.1,1791 in which he mentions wife Hannah, son Enos, son Seth who received the homestead in trust for his children, his daughter Hannah Cary, single, daughter Molly wife of Sela (Silas) Howard. Children of Seth & Hannah born at Bridgewater Enos Sep.27,1744 (bapt. Oct.14 at Christ Church, Quincy), m. Sarah Sawin, and widow Hannah Reynolds. Hannah May 16,1748 (bapt. Nov.1748 " "), m. Sep.20,1773 at Bridgewater, Daniel Cary. Susannah Dec.15,1749 (bapt. Dec.15,1749 " "), died - Micah (or Michael) Jun.24,1753 (bapt. Jan.2,1754 " "), died "in youth" (after 1775) (Rev. Soldier). Molly Feb.18,1756, m. Dec.9,1779 at No. Bridgewater, Silas Hayward (or Howard), son of Joseph & Sarah (Wild) Hayward of Braintree, born Nov.30,1754. Seth Feb.12,1760, m. Molly (or Polly) Thayer of Braintree, his cousin, Mar.11,1787, dau. of Zachariah & Lydia (Pray) _ Thayer 4681 Daniel5 (Daniel4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Aug.3,1721, died - married Apr.15,1741, Ruth Clark, born Jan.31,1721/2, died -, dau. of David & Ruth (Copeland) Clark. He resided in the South Parish, now Holbrook, in the southern part and sold his homestead there Nov.25,1774 (S.D. 126-218) and probably removed to Chesterfield with his father. Daniel Thayer Jr. was elected fire warden 1748. Children of Daniel Jr. & Ruth born at Braintree Mercy Feb.27,1743(4) William Aug.26,1745, m. 1st intention Dec.21,1765, Susanna Dunham, dau. of Caleb, m. 2nd Feb.12,1782 at Weymouth, Betty Kingman, widow of Henry. Removed to Cummington. Alethea Apr.20,1748, m. Aug.22,1772 at Braintree (Abington V.R.) Samuel Stowell Jr. of Abington. Avis Apr.28,1751, m. Jul.30,1771 at Braintree (Norton V.R.) William Clarke of Norton. Nathaniel Mar.4,1754, m. widow Hannah Richardson of Bridgewater May 11,1777 at Abington. Removed to Plainfield. Daniel Sep.9,1756, perhaps m. int. Jul.12,1777 at Pelham, Mary Hathaway "Daniel of Chesterfield". Thayer 4682R Jacob5 (Daniel4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Feb.27,1729/30 died Jul.15,1802 at Chesterfield. married 1st , Abigail - married 2nd Feb.22,1759 at Abington, Bathsheba Bates, born -, died -. married 3rd May 8,1766 at So. Weymouth, Mary (or Molly) Pratt, born -, died "widow Molly Thayer" Dec.27,1821 at Chesterfield. He removed many times and was of Bridgewater when on May 11,1773 he bought land at Chesterfield (Old Hampshire Deeds 19-263). His children are all recorded at Chesterfield where the vital records give the place and dates of birth. Children of "Jacob & Abigail" Jacob Aug.27,1755 "in Brantrey", m. Molly (or Mary) Orcutt. Resided in 1830 at Ontario, N.Y. Rev. War Pensioner. Elizabeth Apr.16,1757 "in Warmouth". Children of "Jacob & Barsheby" Abigail Nov.28,1759 "in Abingtown" (continued)_ Thayer 4682R (continued) Sarah Sep.2,1761 "in Abingtown". Luke Mar.29,1764 "in Brantrey", m. Molly Packard. Died Jan.18,1854 a.91 at Farnham, Ashtabula? Co. Ohio. Children of "Jacob & Molley" Abner Feb.11,1767 "at Stoten", m. Molly Sylvester (cont over) Thayer 4683R Zachariah5 (Zachariah4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Feb.26,1718/9 bapt. Feb.21,1731 Middle Parish. died Jan.2,1812 a.95 (sic) (Ch.Rec). married Mar.20,1740, Lydia Pray, born Mar.5,1720, died Dec.22,1801 "with the num pasley" (numb palsy), dau. of Joseph & Lydia (White) Pray. No settlement of his estate is recorded as he probably had none at his death. Zachariah Thayer Jr. was elected hogreave 1744, surveyor of highways 1750 for Middle Precinct, and he was surveyor again 1759, constable 1783, bur was excused from it. Children of Zachariah & Lydia born at Braintree + Abraham Jul.10,1739 (sic) (1740?) + Isaac Nov.23,1741 Lydia Jun.23,1743, died single, Oct.22,1797 a.54 Phebe Feb.11,1745, m. int. Nov.1,1768 at Boston, Samuel Burrell Jr. of Weymouth. Zachariah Jan.6,1746, died Apr.23,1751 (sic) "child of Zachariah" buried Apr.24,1752 (Ch.Rec). Amy Oct.20,1748, m. int. Feb.25,1769, John Hawes Jr. of Stoughton. Elizabeth May 28,1750, m. int. (Betty) Apr.27,1771, Daniel White Jr. Asa Feb.9,1752, m. 1st Mary Hunt of Weymouth, 2nd Mercy (Taylor) Taylor. Resided in Abington & Hawley. + Zachariah Mar.9,1754 Thankful May 11,1756, m. Jun.29,1777, Peter Dyer. She died Feb.9,1795 a.36 (sic), gs., Dyer Hill Cem. Rachel Jul.13,1758, m. int. Nov.5,1785, Joseph Porter Jr. She died Jun.22,1841 a.83, gs. Holbrook. Mary (twin) Aug.13,1761, m. Mar.11,1787, Seth6 Thayer Jr. of Bridgewater (Seth5Richard4Nathaniel3) (cont over) _ (Inverse of card 4682R) 4682 Children of "Jacob & Molley" (cont.) Stephen Jul.18,1768 "in Bridgewater", m. Polly Phillips. He died Sep.6,1850 at Chesterfield. Joel Nov.4,1769 "in Bridgewater", m. Lydia Ford of Cummington. Died Oct.7,1832 at Chesterfield. Molley Jun.28,1771 "in Bridgewater" Oliver Feb.15,1773 "in Bridgewater", m. Hannah Vining Jan.19,1797 at Chesterfield "Oliver Thayer of Goshen". The Thayer Gen. (1876) also gives a daughter Minerva born 1775 (not recorded). (Inverse of card 4683R) 4683 Children of Zachariah & Lydia (cont.) - twin buried Aug.24,1761 (Ch.Rec.) Zebah Apr.8,1764, m. 1st Betsey Freeman Dec.25,1788 at Boston. m. 2nd Sarah (-) Gould Apr.29,1821 at Boston. Resided in Boston. Rev. Soldier, his children applied for a pension but were rejected. (R18409). He died Jul.19,1830 a.66 at Boston (Boston Transcript of Jul.24, Vol.1 No.1) _ Thayer 4684 Lt. Joshua5 (Zachariah4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Feb.11,1742/3 died Apr.23,1822 a.79, gs., Old Cem., Williamsburgh. married 1st intention Sep.25,1764, Sarah Hunt, born Jun.2,1748, died Feb.16,1786 in 38th yr., gs., Old Cem., Williamsburgh, dau. of Benjamin & Sarah (Arnold) Hunt. married 2nd Feb.1,1787 at Williamsburgh, Anna Putnam of Goshen. He removed to Williamsburgh about 1773, but left Braintree in 1766 when he bought land in Hatfield 3 mile addition, May 17,1766. He also owned land in Chesterfield (Old Hampshire Deeds (Springfield) 10-292, 19-108). His first child was born in Braintree, and recorded here, but he had seventeen children in all, and are recorded in Williamsburgh. Child of Joshua & Sarah born at Braintree Ambrose Feb.9,1766, m. 1st Sarah Hollis, dau. of Silas, May 5,1794. m. 2nd Ruth Thayer, dau. of Oliver & Ruth (Hunt) Thayer of Williamsburgh. Resided in Williamsburgh & Hawley. Other children born at Williamsburgh. Thayer 4685 Hezekiah5 (Hezekiah4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born about 1730-1 (Sep.30,1730 Thayer Mem.) died about 1782 (Dec.14,1781 - Thayer Mem.) married May 1752 (or perhaps May 1751 - illegible rec.) (Quincy Ch.Rec), Mary Stetson, born Mar.14,1732/3, died Apr.1,1812 a.79, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Amos & Margaret (Thayer) Stetson. He is called Hezekiah Thayer of Bridgewater at marriage. Resided at North St. Randolph, west side, not far south of Oak St. Levi Thayer was made administrator of his estate Jan.15,1782 and division was made Mar.14,1783 to the widow who had the south end of the house etc., To Levi Thayer, eldest son, north half of the house etc., he paying Nancy, eldest daughter and Dorcas, second daughter; To Rufus & Reuben 2nd & 3rd sons a dwelling house in the Middle Precinct (in South Braintree Square), they paying to Dorcas and to Amos, 5th son; to Samuel, 4th son, part of the barn etc.; and to Thankful Thayer, youngest daughter. Hezekiah Thayer (or his father) was elected hogreave 1753 (in Middle Precinct) and Hezekiah Jr. was hogreave 1766,1770, & Hezekiah was constable 1778 in So. Precinct, but was excused from it, and then elected fenceviewer. _ Thayer 4686 Children of Hezekiah & Mary born at Braintree (not recorded) + Levi Feb.2,1752 (Hist. of Braintree, Vt.) (?1753 probably) + Rufus Dec.2,1755 (Bible Rec.) + Reuben about 1758 + Samuel about 1761 Nancy about 1764, m. int. (Anne) Apr.3,1784, Gideon Stetson Jr. She died Feb.4,1820 in 56th yr., gs., Amherst. Dorcas about 1766, m. int. Jun.5,1784, Jonathan6 Thayer (Richard5John4Richard3-2-1). + Ames (or Amos) about 1769 Thankful about 1775, died Nov.9,1827 in 53rd yr., single, gs., at Amherst. Thayer 4687 Noah5 (Hezekiah4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jul.11,1745 died - (alive April 1809) married 1st Apr.3,1769 at New South Ch. Boston "Noah Thayer of Castle William & Mary Lyon of Governor's Island", born -, died -, dau. of -. married 2nd Sep.3,1771 at Wrentham, Eunice Allen, born -, died -, dau. of perhaps Obadiah & Jerusha (-) Allen. He was a Revolutionary Soldier at Wrentham. Silas Thayer of Dudley and Noah Thayer of Braintree sold their father's estate in Braintree Apr.8,1775 (N.D. 11-10) and Noah Thayer of Wrentham bought half of 80 acres in Wrentham lying in common and undivided with Obadiah Allen, Apr.11,1776 (S.D. 155-13). Child of Noah & Mary born at Braintree Mary Jan.2,1770 Children of Noah & Eunice, 1st born at Braintree Obadiah Allen Jul.3,1772, m. Abigail Adams of Franklin. Jerusha Allen died Aug.26,1778 a.9mo., gs. at Wrentham. Eunice Aug.10,1779 at Wrentham. _ Thayer 4688 Elijah5 (Ezekiel4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born May 17,1726 bapt. Aug.1,1742. died about 1800 at Templeton. married Aug.8,1745, Margaret Tower, born Aug.21,1721, died about 1800 at Templeton, dau. of Joseph & Ruth (Thayer) Tower. He was a wheelwright, resided on North St. Randolph, north of Oak St. until 1764 or later. In Feb.1769 Elijah Thayer & Margaret and their three children Elijah, Mary & Caleb Thayer were residing in Stoughton where they came in Dec.1768, and were warned out of town (Suffolk Court Rec. #89154) and on May 12,1770 Elijah Thayer was warned out of Boston where he had come from Stoughton (Suffolk Court Rec. #89545). This latter record may refer to Elijah Thayer Jr. who was then of age. In 1802 the town of Randolph voted to prosecute the town of Templeton for recovery of money paid for the maintenance of Elijah Thayer and wife, late of Templeton, deceased. He was elected hogreave 1747. Children of Elijah & Margaret born at Braintree (not recorded) Elijah about Sep.1749, m. May 5,1774, Phebe6 Thayer (Abiah5John4Richard3-2-1). Removed to Williamsburgh in 1806. No children. Lived on Pond St. N. side very near Washington St. in 1803. Mary 1751-5, m. int. May 4,1782 (int. May 13 at Templeton) Richard Spear Jr. Caleb about 1757 (not Apr.27,1767 as in Thayer Gen.), m. int. Jul.6,1782 at Boston, Judith (not Huldah) Hayden. Resided in Templeton & Wendall, Mass., and in Vt. where he died at Burlington Sep.5,1831. She was a Rev. War Pensioner (w. 13990). Thayer 4689 Gideon5 (Gideon4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Oct.2,1732 died Nov.27,1800 a.69. married 1st May 5,1757, Zipporah Curtis, born Aug.24,1737, died -, dau. of John & Zipporah (Belcher) Curtis. married 2nd intention Sep.13,1782, Susanna Penniman, baptized Jun.3,1744, died 1806, dau. of William & Ruth (Thayer) Penniman. He resided on Middle St., east side, just south of Union St. and was known as "Long Gid" to distinguish him from his shorter cousin Gideon5 (Eliakim4) Thayer. He died intestate and his estate was divided to his widow Susanna for dower, and to Job, Gideon, Sylvanus, Thayer, Rachel Wild, Naomi Wade and Zephorah Thayer. (continued)_ Thayer 4689 (continued) Children of Gideon & Zipporah born at Braintree (not recorded) + Job about 1759 Rachel about 1760, m. int. Dec.22,1780, William Wild 3rd. She died Oct.18,1837 a.77, gs., Dyer Hill Cem. Leah died young, (Thayer Memorial) Naomi near 1766, m. Mar.4,1791, Lot Wade of Weymouth. She died Feb.22,1816 a.50. Zipporah about 1769, m. Jun.20,1802 (Ch.Rec) Reuel Harris. She died Feb.28,1845 a.76, gs., Pond St. Cem. + Gideon about 1770 + Sylvanus Jun.17,1774 (Weymouth V.R. calls it 1779, error. Thayer 4690 David5 (David4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Mar.29,1724/5(sic)(error) bapt. May 7,1727. died Mar.13,1795 in 68th yr., gs., at Bridgewater. married Sep.20,1750 at Weymouth, Mary Ager, born Feb.5,1733 at Weymouth, died Mar.10,1828 at Weymouth (Mar.11,1828, a.95 - widow Molly Thayer, Holbrook Ch. Rec.), dau. of Richard & Susanna (Colson) Ager of Weymouth. Resided in So. Weymouth & Bridgewater. His will dated Mar.12,1795 mentions his wife and children (Plymouth Prob. 35-301). Children of David & Mary born at Weymouth, bapt. at So. Parish there Nabby Feb.7,1751, m. Nov.25,1773 at Weymouth, Cornelius White of Braintree. David Nov.16,1753, died young probably, not mentioned in father's will. Molly Mar.6,1756, m. Apr.29,1792 at Halifax, Consider Pratt of Halifax and Plympton, as 2nd wife. + Solomon Sep.15,1758 Dolly bapt. May 16,1762, m. Oct.17,1782 at Weymouth, Abner Blanchard. Sarah - m. Apr.28,1785 at Bridgewater, Nathaniel Thompson of Halifax. + Ebenezer bapt. Nov.6,1768 Cornelius bapt. Oct.7,1770, m. Thankful Pope of Bridgewater. Hannah bapt. Jun.21,1772, m. Oct.25,1795 at Bridgewater, Freeman Pope. Susannah bapt. Jul.26,1778, m. Apr.4,1793 at Bridgewater, Benjamin Clark. _ Thayer 4691 Jesse5 (Eliakim4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Apr.18,1733 died - (alive 1808). married intention May 28,1763, Deborah Niles, born after 1738, died -, dau. of Nathan & Freelove (-) Niles. He was elected hogreave in 1769 and in Aug.1770 is mentioned as being in possession of land on present Chestnut St. Randolph, which belonged to the heirs of Alexander Bradley (S.D. 119-94). He apparently removed from town and was alive in 1808 when he is mentioned in the will of his sister Thankful Thayer. He did not settle at Marblehead as stated in the Thayer Gen. (1876) which mixes him with Jaazaniah Thayer who did go there. Jesse Thayer was a soldier at Lake George 1758 and at Braintree 1759 "aged 30" (sic) (Reg. Vol.15-51). No children are recorded Thayer 4692 Cornelius5 (Eliakim4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Feb.10,1738 died - (before 1770). married Mar.28,1760 at Littleton, Ann Worcester "both of Littleton", born -, died Sep.23,1825 at - (Littleton V.R.), dau. of -. She married 2nd Mar.26,1770 at Littleton, Nathaniel Russell of Rindge, N.H. Child of Cornelius & Ann born at Littleton Eliakim May 2,1760. Thayer 4693R Gideon5 (Eliakim4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born about 1740-1 died Jul.10,1798. married Dec.7,1768 (Rec. of S. Niles J.P.) Betty Wild, born Jan.31,1746, died May 8,1826 a.80, dau. of William Jr. & Deborah (Allen) Wild. He was a Revolutionary Soldier. "His death was attendant of a wound received principally in his arm from the explosion of powder while attempting to blow a rock. A mortification succeeded which was fatal in four days from his misfortune", says the record of his death. He was known as "Short Gid." to distinguish him from Gideon5 (Gideon4Richard3) Thayer who lived nearby. (continued) _ Thayer 4693R (continued) He resided on Middle St., east side, just north of Union St. in a house still standing (1950), occupied about 1890 by B.V. Arnold. Children of Gideon 2nd & Betsey born at Braintree Gideon Nov.9,1769, died Oct.19,1770 Betsey Dec.5,1771, living single at Braintree in 1835 according to will of brother Asaph. Living single at Randolph in 1850 census with niece Lilly (Jones) Belcher, wife of Abner. Cotton Aug.11,1773, m. Abigail Treat of Boston Nov.21,1799 at Boston. Resided in Boston. Percy (Persis) Jul.7,1775, m. Sep.15,1796 at Boston, Job Hayden. Asaph Jun.26,1777, died Sep.1836 a.59 at Newark, Wayne Co., N.J., single. Resided in Boston (Suffolk Prob. Will). Deborah Jul.5,1779, died Jun.22,1851, single, at Braintree. Eli May 30,1782, m. Jul.30,1805 at Abington, Mary Harris. Resided in Boston. 4693 Sophia Aug.14,1784, m. Nov.5,1806 (Ch.Rec) Samuel Jones, as 2nd wife. Lilley Jun.2,1787, m. int. Jan.9,1802 Samuel Jones, as 1st wife. Deborah Thayer had a daughter Caroline Thayer, who died Oct.2,1831. Thayer 4694 Solomon5 (Eliakim4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Sep.23,1744 died Feb.27,1801 a.56 married 1st Oct.30,1771, Susanna Dyer (by Samuel Niles J.P.), baptized Jul.19,1752, died -, dau. of Peter & Dorothy (Hayden) Dyer. married 2nd intention Apr.2,1785, Alethea Hayden, bapt. Sep.15,1751, died -, dau. of Nehemiah Jr. & Rachel (Vinton) Hayden. He resided on North St. in Randolph, near the Braintree line in 1790, but his inventory shows a small house and 1 1/2 acres on present West St. in Braintree. His will dated Feb.17,1801 names wife Alethea and two daughters, Bulah & Milla. Children of Solomon & Susanna born at Braintree Susanna Jan.8,1772, died before father. Children of Solomon & Alethea born at Braintree Beulah Feb.20,1788, m. May 10,1807 at Quincy, Joseph Whiting. She died Jan.24,1858 a.70 at Quincy. Amelia Feb.15,1790, m. "Milly" int. (Sep.?)1808, Caleb Hayden, her cousin._ Thayer 4695R Richard5 (Eleazer4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born May 31,1731 died (before Jun.1779). married Elizabeth -, probably Elizabeth French, born Oct.24,1730, died - (alive Nov.1779), dau. of Dependance and Anna (Thayer) French. June 4,1779 Moses French was appointed guardian of Rachel, over 14, and Richard, Lot, Eleazer, under 14, children of Richard Thayer, deceased. (S.P. 78-584), and was bonded with Gideon French & Zebah Thayer. Oct.9,1794 Moses French quit claimed 3/4 acre bounded S. on the road (now Elm St.), purchased of the heirs of Richard Thayer, son of Eleazer Thayer, deceased, to wit. Lot, Eleazer, Richard, Patience Thayer, Ebenezer Scott and Rachel, Joseph Hunt and Elizabeth in their right (N.D. 5-63). Children of Richard & Elizabeth born at Braintree, bapt. Middle Parish Patience Nov.25,1752 (bapt. Feb.3,1754), died single Jan.1827 "aged above 70" (Ch.Rec). + Zebah bapt. May 23,1756 Elizabeth bapt. Aug.6,1758 "Richard's child" buried Jun.4,1759 (Ch.Rec). Elizabeth bapt. Apr.26,1761, m. Dec.4,1777 (Quincy Ch.Rec) Joseph Hunt. Rachel (born before 1765), m. May 9,1785 at Roxbury, Ebenezer Scott Jr. Richard bapt. Apr.5,1767 (So. Parish), m. Abigail Pierce of Weston. Resided in Cambridge. Lot bapt. 1768, m. Sarah Scott, Mar.4,1789 at Brookline. Resided in Roxbury & Brookline & Newton. Eleazer (1769-70) - alive in 1794 4695 Patience Thayer at Moses Davis was warned out of Roxbury May 10,1771, came from Brookline 1 month ago. (Suff. Court Rec. #90740) Stephen, son of - by Patience Thayer bapt. Jun.7,1780 (Christ Ch., Quincy, Rec.) Thayer 4696 Lieut. Paul5 (Jeremiah4Cornelius3Richard2-1) bapt. Jun.15,1746 (So. Parish) died Jan.1811 at Randolph (Ch.Rec.) married 1st intention May 6,1769, Prudence Dyer, born Oct.10,1747, died -, dau. of Peter & Dorothy (Hayden) Dyer. married 2nd intention Feb.15,1800 at Randolph, Esther (French)(Linfield) Ward, widow of John Ward, and of David Linfield Jr., born Nov.4,1756, died Dec.7,1851 a.85 at Stoughton, dau. of Joshua & Esther (Wales) French. He was a Revolutionary Soldier. (continued)_ Thayer 4696 (continued) He resided on North St., Randolph, east side 1/8 mile north of Central Cemetery. The heirs to his estate, the children given below sold their interest, except the widow Esther's dower (N.D. 119-122). He was elected surveyor of highways in So. Precinct 1781,1785, fenceviewer 1791,1792. Children of Lt. Paul & Prudence born at Braintree (Randolph)(not recorded) + Paul about 1770 Dorothy about 1773, m. Shadrach7 Thayer (Isaac6Zachariah5- 4Nathaniel3Richard2-1). She died Sep.25,1796 a.23 at Randolph (Thayer Memorial). Fanny about 1787, m. Aug.4,1808 at Randolph, Otis Clark. She died Sep.10,1818 a.31 (Randolph Ch.Rec). Prudence living single in 1830 at West Bridgewater (N.D. 90-49). Rhoda about 1784, m. Apr.5,1801 (Rand. Ch.Rec) Samuel Howard. She died "wife of Samuel" Jan.24,1818 a.34 (Ch.Rec). Thayer 4697 Oliver5 (Jeremiah4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1752, died - married intention Oct.1,1780, Mary Hayward, born -, died -, dau. of Zebulon & Ruth (Holbrook) Hayward. Neither he nor his children are on record at Braintree, but he lived in present Randolph and sold his house and barn "on the road from Randolph meeting house to Milton" (North Main St.) to his son Oliver Thayer Jr. Mar.13,1813. They removed from town soon after; but where to? Children of Oliver & Mary born at Braintree (Randolph)(not recorded) Polly about Dec.1783, m. Dec.18,1802, Lt. Ziba Chessman. She died Mar.3,1816 a.32yrs. 3mo. Thomas m. int. Apr.13,1805 at No. Bridgewater, Cynthia Warren, who married 2nd Dec.17,1820 at Randolph, Abijah Porter as 3rd wife. + Moses Oct.27,1789 (data of S.A. Bates) + Oliver Silence about 1790, m. 1st Oct.11,1810 at No. Bridgewater, Thomas Cole, m. 2nd Oct.23,1825 at Randolph, Caleb Holbrook. She died Jan.3,1851 a.61, gs., Pond St. Cem. Relief (according to Alden?) _ Thayer 4698 Jeremiah5 (Jeremiah4Cornelius3Richard2-1) baptized Dec.29,1754 (So. Parish) died Mar.23,1818 a.62, gs., Central, Cem., Randolph (Mar.24, Ch.Rec). married intention Apr.12,1777 (married May 15,1777 Rev. War Pension Record) Elizabeth Dyer, bapt. as "Betty" Sep.23,1759, died Sep.13,1846 a.89 at Randolph, (Sep.12, gs., Central Cem.), dau. of Peter & Dorothy (Hayden) Dyer. She was a Rev. War Pensioner in 1840 and lived with Aminadab Thayer. No settlement of his estate is on record. The list of children given below is as nearly complete as can be obtained. Children of Jeremiah & Elizabeth born at Randolph (not recorded) + Theophilus about 1779 Betsey Sep.12,1780 (gravestone), m. 1st Apr.11,1802 at Randolph, Benjamin Sawin, m. 2nd Jan.27,1808 at Randolph, Zebah Stetson. She died Sep.12,1869 a.89, gs., Central Cem. Asenath (?) probably died young + Aminadab about Jul.23,1786 + Lewis (near 1790-2) + Leonard about 1794 (?) Susanna (or Sukey) about 1796, m. Dec.29,1811 at Randolph, Elisha Holbrook as 1st wife. She died Sep.8,1818 a.22 (Rand. Ch.Rec.). Thayer 4699 Benjamin6 (Benjamin5-4Richard3-2-1) born Dec.11,1738 died Mar.1,1802 a.64. married 1st Jan.29,1763, Hannah Howland of Pembroke, born -, died - dau. of -. married 2nd intention Mar.24,1781 at Weymouth, Chloe Shaw, born Apr.29,1753 at Weymouth, died Mar.15,1814 a.62 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Joseph & Ruth (Derby) Shaw of Weymouth. He was a Revolutionary Soldier. "Benjamin Thayer Jr." was elected culler of staves 1773, "Benjamin Thayer 2nd", 1774. (continued)_ Thayer 4699 (continued) Children of Benjamin & Chloe born at Braintree Jenny (or Jenny Shaw), m. int. Oct.29,1802, Asa Lapham of Marshfield. + Luther Mar.25,1786 + William Nov.15,1788 + Melvin Oct.4,1791 + Benjamin Jan.8,1794. Thayer 4700 Zebulon6 (Zebulon5Benjamin4Richard3-2-1) born Aug.17,1731 died about Sep.1769 married Oct.31,1751 at Boston, Abigail French, born Nov.6,1725, died (before Sep.1769), dau. of John & Mary (Vinton) French. He resided on or near Chestnut St. in Randolph on land bought in 1751 of Zebulon Hayward (S.D. 119-236). James Penniman was made administrator of his estate Oct.2,1769 and was bonded with John French of Braintree, and Enoch Thayer of Bridgewater, laborer. He was elected warden 1769 (in the So. Precinct). Children of Zebulon & Abigail born at Braintree (Randolph) Abigail Jun.6,1752 Mary Oct.12,1754 Caleb May 23,1757, m. int. Dec.13,1783 at Stoughton, Rachel Stevens. Naomi Jul.5,1761, probably m. Nov.1,1781 at No. Bridgewater, Ezekiel Washburn Jr. Ruth Jul.5,1761. _ Thayer 4701 Dea. Eliphaz6 (Isaiah5Richard4-3-2-1) born Mar.14,1762 died Dec.31,1848 (Ch.Rec) (Dec.31,1848 a.89, Quincy Patriot). died Dec.29,1848 a.87, gs., Ashwood Cem., Weymouth. married intention Mar.29,1783, Deliverance Thayer, born Aug.16,1762, died Jul.23,1821 a.58-11-7, dau. of James4 & Deborah (Arnold) Thayer (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). He was elected tithingman 1791. He was a Revolutionary Soldier, resided in a house now standing (1950) on Liberty St., west side, N. of Middle St. Children of Dea. Eliphaz & Deliverance born at Braintree, 1st three on record, rest from Thayer Mem. Deliverance May 14,1785, m. Nov.2,1802, Dea. Nathaniel Emmons Thayer6 (Richard5-4-3-2-1). Sally Apr.13,1787, m. (after 1850) Thomas Emmons. She died May 29,1879 a.92-1-16, gs., Village Cem., Weymouth. + Isaiah Mar.2,1789 + James Sep.25,1791 (name changed Feb.1823 to James Eliphaz Thayer). Esther French Dec.12,1793, m. Jun.1,1814, Jonathan Hayward. She died Oct.18,1844. Eliphaz Feb.4,1796, died "a child of Eliphaz" Sep.25,1797 a.18mo. Deborah Oct.7,1798, m. Jan.3,1825, Sidney Johnson of Weymouth. She died Mar.5,1874. Lois Oct.11,1800, m. Aug.12,1829, Nathaniel Seaver Spear of Quincy. Removed to Buchanan Co. Iowa, and she died Nov.15,1858, gs., at Harveyville, Kansas. Eliphaz Jul.24,1803, died Oct.11,1821 a.19, dysentery. Abigail Oct.17,1805, died single Dec.4,1904 a.99 at Old Ladies Home, Boston, the last daughter of a Rev. Soldier from Braintree, gs., Village Cem., Weymouth. _ Thayer 4702 Obadiah6 (Richard5-4-3-2-1) born Feb.23,1772 died Jun.17,1841 a.69, gs., Elm St. Cem. married 1st May 23,1799 (Ch.Rec) Betsey (or Elizabeth) Vinton, born Apr.2,1781 (Thayer & Vinton Mem.), died Sep.6,1823 a.42, dau. of Thomas & Jemima (Mills) Vinton. married May 25,1826 at No. Bridgewater, Mary (or Polly) Field, born Apr.10,1779 at Bridgewater, died Apr.1856 a.77, gs., South Reading, Vermont, dau. of Richard & Rebecca (Harris) Field. He resided on his father's estate on Middle St., just north of Union St., west side, where son Hezekiah also lived. Children of Obadiah & Elizabeth born at Braintree Elisha Aug.18,1799, died single Apr.6,1834 a.35, gs., Elm St. Cem. Richard Oct.20,1801, m. Nov.16,1823, Esther Ann Penniman. He died Oct.26,1824 at Boston. No children. + Hezekiah Nov.8,1804 + Simeon Jun.2,1809 Joseph Warren Aug.6,1815, died single Apr.20,1891 a.75yrs. 8mo. 14ds. Thayer 4703 Obadiah6 (Obadiah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Aug.12,1754 at Weymouth died - buried Oct.20,1825 a.71, Christ Church, record, Quincy. married Jul.28,1777 at Weymouth, Rhoda Thayer, his cousin, born Sep.9,1755, died Feb.10,1816 a.60 at Quincy (Feb.12, First Ch. Rec.) "- wife of Obadiah", dau. of Richard5 & Susanna (Wild) Thayer (John4Richard3-2-1). The Christ Church records say he was buried from the house of his daughter Mrs. Hannah Cleverly. Revolutionary Soldier at Weymouth 1775 and in 1790 census there, was in Roxbury in 1792 when he was administrator of his brother John Thayer's estate. His Revolutionary War pension application in 1818 (S. 33195) says he was a butcher, but unable to work, had no real or personal estate. Daniel Spear of Quincy was administrator of his estate Feb.14,1826, and calls him a laborer of Quincy. Children of Obadiah & Rhoda born at Weymouth Ebenezer Oct.18,1777, died Sep.28,1850 a.74 at Weymouth, single. Susanna Nov.2,1778 Lemuel Oct.4,1779 Rhoda Jun.26,1781, probably m. Jun.10,1804 at Roxbury, John Foster Jr. (continued)_ Thayer 4703 (continued) Hannah Nov.18,1782, probably died young Parnel Feb.18,1785, died - "a daughter of Obed", Jul.1807 a.22 at Weymouth. Hannah about Nov.1790, m. Dec.17,1815 at Braintree, Lewis Cleverly. She died Sep.20,1869 a.78yrs. 10mo., gs., Christ Ch. Cem., Quincy. Thayer 4704 Micah6 (Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Oct.9,1749 (Thayer Mem.) bapt. Oct.15,1749. died (alive in 1805). married 1st "Micah Jr." Mar.16,1775, Priscilla Orcutt, bapt. Sep.9,1750 at South Parish, died -, dau. of Benjamin & Tabitha (-) Orcutt of Weymouth, Abington & Braintree. married 2nd "Micah Jr." intention Dec.2,1791, Martha Harmon, born - , died -, dau. of William & Lydia (Faxon) Harmon. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1776. Mrs. Priscilla Thayer joined the Randolph Church in 1776. Children of Micah & Priscilla bapt. at So. Parish + Micah bapt. Jul.6,1777 + Jedediah bapt. May 28,1780 Priscilla about 1786-7, died Feb.17,1803 a.16 at Abington "formerly of Randolph" (a. abt. 17, Rand. Ch.Rec.) Child of Micah & Martha (not recorded) Thaddeus about 1792, died Aug.12,1813 a.22 (Randolph Ch.Rec). Thayer 4705 Alexander6 (Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Sep.17,1756 (Thayer Mem.) bapt. Jul.10,1757. died May 10,1833 a.76, gs., Ashland St. Cem., Brocton. married Apr.3,1788 at North Bridgewater, Lucy Edson, bapt. Oct.16,1757 at No. Bridgewater, died Apr.28,1832 a.75, gs., Ashland St. Cem., Brocton, dau. of Ebenezer & Lucy (Packard) Edson. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775 etc. His pension application calls him aged 64 of Bridgewater, almost blind, farmer, wife Lucy a.62, daughter Lucy a.23, daughter in law Abigail, who is a lunatic, and all are supported by son Alexander a.25. (continued)_ Thayer 4705 (continued) He was in 1790 census at Braintree (Randolph) and Lucy his wife joined the Randolph Church in 1793, but he bought land in Bridgewater in 1789 of Ebenezer Edson (Plymouth Deeds 69-100). Children of Alexander & Lucy born at Randolph Alexander bapt. Jul.14,1791, died young + Joseph May 23,1792 (bapt. Aug.5) + Alexander Sep.9,1794 Lucy Jul.19,1796, m. May 22,1831 at No. Bridgewater, Samuel Brett Jr. Thayer 4706 Ezra6 (Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Dec.21,1762 (Thayer Mem.) died Nov.10,1806 in 44th year, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook (Nov.9, a.44, Ch.Rec). married intention Jun.5,1784, Charlotte French, born Jul.5,1767, died "Charlotte wife of Silas Alden & widow of Ezra Thayer", Jun.5,1836 in 69th yr., gs., Union Cem., dau. of Joshua & Esther (Wales) French. She married 2nd Apr.28,1811 at Randolph, Silas Alden. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1777. His will, dated Nov.7,1806 "being now in the 45th year of my age" gives wife Charlotte improvement of all estate, but only 1/3 if she remarries, and estate to be divided to all my children except Charlotte Belcher who has had about $100 already. He had a homestead and about 40 acres. Distribution was made Aug.13,1811 to the widow Charlotte, her thirds, now Charlotte Alden, and to Charlotte Belcher wife of Asa, to Ezra, Otis, Samuel Thayer 3rd, Lewis, Leonard, Sukey, Eliza, & Ansel Thayer. Mrs. Charlotte Thayer was baptized and joined Randolph Church Aug.17,1800 and the first seven children were baptized Jun.14,1801. _ Thayer 4707 Children of Ezra & Charlotte born at Randolph Charlotte Nov.21,1784, m. Nov.27,1803, Asa Belcher. + Ezra Aug.24,1786 + Otis Feb.16,1789 + Samuel Jan.6,1792 + Lewis Feb.6,1795 + Leonard May 8,1798 Sukey (or Susan) May 10,1800, m. Aug.9,1820, Asa7 Thayer (Asa6Peter5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). Eliza Sep.12,1803 (bapt. Nov.25,1804), m. Apr.25,1822, Darius Payne. + Ansel Sep.10,1806 (bapt. Jun.28,1807). Thayer 4708 Randall6 (Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born Jun.8,1753 died Mar.19,1822 a.69 at Weymouth. married Dec.17,1777 at Weymouth, Rachel Thayer, his cousin, born May 14,1753 at Weymouth, died Dec.11,1830 a.77 at Weymouth, dau. of Obadiah & Hannah (Beal) Thayer of Weymouth. Randall Thayer & wife owned the covenant at Randolph Church in 1779 and were admitted to full communion in 1780. He was a Revolutionary Soldier in 1777 at Weymouth and his pension application in 1819 calls him of Hingham, says he owned 18 acres and a small low dwelling house in an unfinished state and his family consisted of himself and wife. He is in the 1790 census at Hingham. His will in Plymouth Probate (54-388) calls him of Hingham, mentions wife Rachel, daughter Rachel Pratt, son Randall to whom he gives one quarter of my house, one half my barn and shoe makers shop and all the old house where he now lives, to son Bela half the shoe shop etc., dated May 18,1814. Children of Randall & Rachel Rachel m. Apr.25,1800 at Weymouth, Matthew Pratt Jr. Randall Aug.6,1779 (Hist. of Weymouth) bapt. Apr.29,1781 at So. Precinct, Braintree, m. Elizabeth Pratt of Weymouth. Barnabas May 6,1782 according to Hist. of Weymouth, If so, died young. Lucy May 6,1782 according to Hist. of Weymouth, If so, died young. Bela Oct.10,1785 at Weymouth, m. Polly Vining of Weymouth. _ Thayer 4709 Richard6 (Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born Sep.13,1757 died Nov.25,1814 a.57, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married 1st intention Aug.28,1779, Mary (Polly or Molly) French, born Jul.15,1761, died "Polly, consort of Richard Thayer" May 16,1790 a.29, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Elijah & Molly (Clark) Thayer. married 2nd Apr.3,1791, Sally Turner, born about 1761, "died Jul.14,1797 in 37th yr., and two infants", gs., Central Cem., dau. of Col. Seth & Rebecca (Vinton) Turner. married 3rd Feb.10,1799 at Exeter, N.H., Deborah Odiorne, born May 11,1763 at Exeter, N.H., died Mar.24,1813 a.50, gs., Central Cem., dau. of Dea. Thomas & Joanna (Gilman) Odiorne of Exeter, N.H. He was probably one of the Richard Thayers who were Revolutionary Soldiers in 1775-6. Resided in Randolph and in 1790 was on present So. Main St. George Odiorne of Boston was made his administrator on Dec.6,1814 and was made guardian of some of the children. His inventory (25-205) shows a homestead of 98 acres, also a house, barn, and land in Stoughton, and other lands, also a pew in the Congregational Meeting house, and a floor and a half of a balcony pew in the Baptist Meeting house. The division gives to Joel, only son, a farm in Stoughton, to Polly wife of John Odiorne, to Betsey wife of Caleb Thayer, to Sally Thayer, to Lucinda wife of Aminadab Thayer, to Rebecca T. Thayer the deceased's dwelling house, to Katherine O. Thayer , to Maria Thayer. Many of his children died young: according to Wm. H. Woodman there were 9 by the - Thayer 4710 first wife, 6 by the 2nd wife, and 5 by the 3rd wife, several of them twins who died young. Children of Richard 2nd & Polly born at Braintree (Randolph) Polly May 29,1781, m. Mar.6,1800 at Exeter, N.H., John Oriorne of Boston. + Joel Jan.4,1784 Betsey Sep.22,1786, m. Sep.12,1815, Caleb7 Thayer, as 3rd wife (Isaac6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3). Sally Mar.28,1788, single in 1819 (continued)_ Thayer 4710 (continued) Children of Richard & Sally born at Randolph (not recorded) Lucinda P. 1793(gs), m. Jun.18,1810 at Randolph, Aminadab6Thayer (Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3). Rebecca Turner (1795), m. Jul.6,1819 at Exeter, N.H., Stephen L. Gordon of Exeter. Children of Richard & Deborah born probably at Randolph (not recorded) Catherine Odiorne (1800), single in 1819. Maria (1808), m. May 5,1825 at Exeter, N.H., Benjamin L. Williams of Exeter. - child "a child of Richard" died Dec.1801, dead born (Rand. Ch.Rec). - child "a child of Richard" died Jun.5,1803 a.4 days (Rand. Ch.Rec). He was elected sealer of leather 1784,1791,1792 (So. Precinct) and surveyor of highways 1790 (So. Precinct). Thayer 4711 Jonathan6 (Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born Sep.1,1763 died Oct.22,1846 a.84 (sic) at Amherst, gs., So. Amherst Cemetery. married intention "Jonathan Thayer 3rd" Jun.5,1784, Dorcas Thayer, born about 1766, died Oct.17,1848 a.82, gs., South Amherst Cem., dau. of Hezekiah5 & Mary (Stetson) Thayer, (Hezekiah4Nathaniel3Richard2-1). He was elected sealer of leather 1787 as Jonathan Thayer 3rd. He removed to Amherst in 1805, was a Revolutionary Soldier as his pension application in 1832 shows (S. 30739). His will dated Nov.14,1845 mentions wife Dorcas and children. Children of Jonathan & Dorcas born at Braintree & Randolph (Rand. V.R.) Dorcas Dec.16,1784, m. Sep.27,1804 at Randolph, Samuel Belcher Jr. Rufus Sep.17,1786, m. Electa W. Kentfield. Jonathan Dec.18,1789, m. Maria P. Dewey. Nancy Dec.26,1791, m. Salmon Dickinson. Rebecca Feb.20,1793, m. Nathan Goodale. Phebe Sep.23,1797, m. May 1834 at Amherst, Alva Robbins. Ruth May 12,1805, m. Aug.13,1824 at Ashford, Conn., Palmer Dodge of Belchertown. Charlotte m. Liberto Cardella._ Thayer 4712 Phineas6 (Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born Mar.7,1767 at Weymouth died Mar.14,1815 a.48, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married Dec.16,1787, Anna Quincy Hunt, born Dec.13,1767, died Feb.18,1844 a.76 (Holbrook Ch.Rec), dau. of Silas & Silence (Thayer) Hunt. She married 2nd Jul.10,1825 at Randolph (Holbrook), Nathaniel Belcher. Phineas Thayer and wife Anna joined the Randolph Church 1799, and she was dismissed to the new East Parish in 1819. He died intestate and the widow was made administrator Apr.4,1815 after her dower was set off the remainder was divided Feb.3,1816 to Tirzah wife of Nathaniel Belcher Jr., to Sally wife of Zenah Thayer, to Nancy wife of Laban Pratt, to Silence wife of Benjamin Pratt, to Silvah wife of Robert Pratt, to Elisha Holbrook as guardian of Richmond, Emerson, Lena, and Mary Thayer, deceased (N.P. 25-390, 27-11). On Apr.23,1844 the widow's dower was quit claimed to Emerson Thayer of Braintree by the other heirs who then were Nathaniel Belcher & Tirzah, Robert Pratt and Silvey of Braintree, Zenas Thayer and Sally of No. Bridgewater, Alpheus Hunt & Luea of Quincy, Daniel Dyer & Sophia, Atherton Pratt of Weymouth (& wife Margaret), Abram Pratt (& wife Hannah V.), Elisha W. Thayer (& wife Mary Ann), Susan Pratt of Randolph, Jason Pratt of Braintree (& wife Susanna), "yeomens & seamstresses". Thayer 4713 Children of Phineas & Anna Q. born at Randolph (not recorded) Nancy bapt. Nov.3,1799, m. Mar.9,1807, Laban Pratt Jr. Silence 1790(gs), bapt. Nov.3,1799, m. Feb.16,1809, Benjamin Pratt 3rd of Weymouth. She died 1843. Tirzah bapt. Nov.3,1799, m. Aug.22,1813, Nathaniel Belcher Jr. She died Nov.29,1851 a.59. Sylvia about Mar.20,1795 (bapt. Nov.3,1799), m. Nov.26,1812, Robert Pratt. She died Oct.31,1860 a.65-7-11. Sally bapt. Nov.3,1799, m. May 21,1815 at Randolph, Zenas7 Thayer (Zenas6Obadiah5John4Richard3-2-1). Richmond bapt. Apr.26,1801, died (1822 a.21, lung fever, Holbrook Ch.Rec.). Emerson 1803(gs) (about Apr.5) Luea (or Lewea), bapt. Mar.30,1806, m. 1st Apr.7,1823, Samuel Dyer Jr. of Braintree. m. 2nd Jun.15,1831, Alpheus Hunt of Quincy. Mary bapt. Jun.26,1808, died Feb.7,1816 a.8 (Randolph Ch.Rec) "child of Phineas" died Aug.17,1810 (Ch.Rec) "Child of Phineas" died Aug.23,1810 (Ch.Rec). _ Thayer 4714 Luther6 (Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born Jun.17,1771 at Weymouth died Jul.18,1802 a.31 at Weymouth. married Sep.18,1791 at Braintree, Nancy Stetson (Weymouth V.R. calls her Naomi Studson), born -, died (alive 1847), dau. of Rufus & Comfort (Thayer) Stetson. Child of Luther & Nancy + Luther about 1792. Thayer 4715 Oliver6 (Abiah5John4Richard3-2-1) born May 27,1753 (sic) bapt. Sep.13,1752 (1752 is correct). died Aug.5,1823 a.72, gs., Old Cem., Williamsburgh (a.71yrs. 1mo. Ch.Rec). married Mar.29,1774, Ruth Hunt, bapt. Dec.23,1753, died Jul.30,1833 a.79, gs., Old Cem., Williamsburgh (a.79yrs. 10mo. Town Rec.), dau. of Josiah & Ruth (-) Hunt. He was elected hogreave 1775 & 6 (Middle Precinct). Was a Revolutionary Soldier 1776; removed to Williamsburgh in 1783 (Old Hampshire Deeds 23-621). Although all his children are recorded at Williamsburgh, the first five were undoubtedly born at Braintree before he removed. The Williamsburgh record has been damaged by having part of the page clipped off in rebinding the book and is now incomplete on that account. Oliver Thayer & wife Ruth admitted to Church there Mar.11,1787 and the first seven children were baptized Jul.1,1787. Thayer 4716 Children of Oliver & Ruth all recorded at Williamsburgh, first five born at Braintree Ruth Feb.25,177(5), m. Nov.30,1797 at Williamsburgh, Ambrose6 Thayer (Joshua5Zachariah4), as 2nd wife. Eliphalet May 12,177(6), m. Mary Sears of Ashfield. Oliver Jun.9,177-, m. Hannah Hilman. Jerusha Sep.19,177-, prob. m. Sep.15,1796 (Ch.Rec) at Williamsburgh, Joseph Hill. Zene Sep.11,178-, m. 1st Sybil White & 2nd Elizabeth Nichols of Charlemont. Elizabeth Dec.24,178-, prob. m. "Betsey" Oct.23,1800 (Ch.Rec) at Williamsburgh, Asa Hemenway. Phebe May 15,178(7), m. Jan.19,1808 (Ch.Rec) at Williamsburgh, Levi Hitchcock. (continued)_ Thayer 4716 (continued) Polly Apr.3,178(9) (bapt. May 10,1789), prob. m. Aug.26,1821 (Ch.Rec) at Williamsburgh, James Bullard. Minot Apr.7,179(1) (bapt. May 15,1791), m. Cynthia M. Hill. Ludo Apr.1,179(3) (bapt. Jun.9,1793), m. 1st Sally Hayden, 2nd Hope Hayden. Lucinda Jun.22,179(5) (bapt. Aug.5,1795), m. Apr.10,1822 (Ch.Rec) at Williamsburgh, William Loomis of Whately. Thayer 4717 Simeon6 (Simeon5John4Richard3-2-1) born Mar.7,1757 died Nov.5,1805 a.49, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married Apr.8,1779 at Norton, Olive Braman, born May 25,1761 at Norton, died Mar.12,1839 a.77, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Sylvanus & Experience (Blanchard) Braman of Norton. Simeon Thayer was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775-6. They owned the covenant at Randolph Church 1780 and were admitted to full communion 1799, and she was dismissed to the East Parish in 1819. His will dated Oct.15,1805 mentions wife Olive and children Elisha, Isaac, Olive, "Leafy", Bathsheba, Angelina. Her will dated Oct.15,1824 mentions eldest son Elisha, youngest son Isaac, daughters, Olive Faxon, Leafy Orcutt and Angeline Linfield. He resided in present Holbrook in the Brookville section on his father's place, was a farmer and very deaf says Dr. Alden. Simeon Thayer Jr. was surveyor of highways 1791. Children of Simeon & Olive born at Braintree & Randolph (not recorded)(bapt. at Randolph) Olive bapt. Jul.23,1780, m. Apr.23,1799, Daniel Faxon. She died Aug.9,1864 a.84yrs. 3mo. 17ds. Thomas bapt. Mar.31,1782, died before 1805. Leafy (Relief) bapt. May 2,1784, m. 1st Jul.22,1802, Edward Faxon Jr., m. 2nd int. -1811 at Plainfield, David Orcutt of Plainfield. "Mrs Relief Faxon of Abington". + Elisha born about Dec.29,1786 Bathsheba born about 1789 (bapt. Nov.3,1799), died Aug.9,1814 a.25 (Ch.Rec). + Isaac born about 1791 (bapt. Nov.3,1799) Angelina born about Jul.15,1796 (bapt. Nov.3,1799), m. Sep.16,1818, Zeno Linfield. She died Mar.28,1870 a.73-8- 13. _ Thayer 4718 Nathaniel6 (Nathaniel5-4-3Richard2-1) born Apr.18,1754 died "Nathaniel Thayer Esq." Aug.13,1829 in 76th yr., gs., Elm St. Cemetery. married intention May 5,1792 (data of S.A. Bates)(not in V.R.) Hannah Penniman, born Aug.19,1756, died Mar.6,1832 a.76, gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of James & Dorcas (Vinton) Penniman. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1776 (Nathaniel Thayer 2nd). Resided on the Penniman estate on Town St., east side, So. Braintree which he willed to the town. It was later used as a poor farm. In his will dated Apr.30,1829, proved Sep.1,1829 he gives to wife Hannah use of the estate, then to go at her death to the town, the income to be used "for the support of the public schools thereof, for the promotion of learning in them." His widow Hannah in her will dated Sep.22,1831, proved Apr.3,1832 gives the income to her sister Sarah Penniman and at her death the income to be used for the support of an Orthodox Trinitarian minister in the South Parish of Braintree, etc., and also makes cash bequests to relatives. Nathaniel Thayer 2nd was surveyor of highways 1791, Lt. Nathaniel was on School Committee 1791-2. Children of Nathaniel & Hannah born at Braintree (not recorded)(Thayer Mem.) Nathaniel Jun.30,1793, died "Dr. Nathaniel Thayer Jr.", son of Nathaniel Esq." Aug.3,1817 a.24, gs., Elm St. Cem. James Mar.9,1795, died "James a son of Nathaniel Esq." Sep.1,1818 a.23yrs, gs., Elm St. Cem. Thomas P. Oct.16,1796, died Jun.21,1813 in 17th yr., gs., Elm St. Cem. Thayer 4719 Calvin6 (Nathaniel5-4-3Richard2-1) born Jul.15,1756 died Oct.12,1814 a.58, gs., Dyer Hill Cem. (Nov.12, Ch.Rec) & newspaper records). married 1st Feb.14,1792, Sally Penniman, born Jan.11,1766, died Feb.13,1800 a.34, says town record, Jan.30,1800 a.34, gs., Dyer Hill Cem., dau. of Stephen & Sarah (Holbrook) Penniman. married 2nd May 16,1805, Hannah Nash, born Sep.21,1769 at Abington, died Jan.14,1832, dau. of Peter & Sarah (Torrey) Nash of Abington. She married 2nd Aug.31,1817, Sylvanus Ludden. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775. Resided on the N.E. side of Peach St. on a portion east of the R.R. now discontinued. House shown on the 1832 map, near Washington St. Nathaniel Thayer 2nd was made administrator of his estate Dec.16,1814 and made guardian of Elihu Thayer, over 14. Hannah Thayer, widow was made guardian of Sarah Thayer, under 14. (cont)_ Thayer 4719 (continued) Children of Calvin & Sarah born at Braintree + Calvin May 8,1793 + Elihu Mar.18,1796 Child of Calvin & Hannah born at Braintree (not recorded) Sarah about 1806, m. Jul.7,1824, Ira8 Thayer (Levi7-6Hezekiah5- 4Nathaniel3Richard2-1). Thayer 4720 Josiah6 (Josiah5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Jan.28,1752 bapt. Mar.29,1752 in So. Parish by Rev. S. Niles. died Feb.9,1814 a.62, gs., Amherst (also in Belchertown Ch.Rec.) married 1st intention Dec.28,1771, Avis Hayward, born Nov.21,1752, died Nov.29,1795 in 44th yr., gs., Amherst, dau. of Joseph & Sarah (Wild) Hayward. married 2nd Lois - (Knight?) who died Feb.11,1814 a.61, gs., at Amherst (also in Belchertown Ch.Rec). He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775. He removed in 1784 to Amherst where he bought 100 acres on the Pelham line Mar.23,1784 (Old Hampshire Deeds 22-491). He left a will dated Feb.9,1814 mentioning wife Lois, eldest son Sever Thayer, eldest daughter Sally Dodge, son Charles, son Hosea's child Susanna, son Josiah, son Stephen, son Nathan, son Zedock, heirs of son Jacob deceased, Maria, Jacob, and Mary, son Joseph, daughter Mary Draper, son Asahel, son Martin, son Luther. Son Asahel Thayer executor. Division was made to heirs of Hosea & Jacob Thayer, to Nathan Thayer, to Salome wife of Zebulon Dodge, to Asahel Thayer, to Seva, Charles, Josiah, Stephen, Joseph, Mary wife of Frost Draper, Martin and Luther Thayer. The births of his children are not on record and are taken from the Thayer Gen. (1876). The first eight children were doubtless born at Braintree and the rest at Amherst. _ Thayer 4721 Children of Josiah & Avis born at Braintree & Amherst (not recorded)(from Thayer Gen.) Sever (or Seva or Sceva) Apr.13,1772, m. -, died Nov.28,1826 at Petersburg, Va., murdered, (R.I. V.R. Vol.19 etc.) Salome Jan.12,1774, m. int. Nov.26,1795 at Belchertown, Zebulon Dodge. Charles Nov.9,1775, m. Patience Hunt of Sudbury. Removed to Dresden, Me. Hosea Mar.15,1778, prob. m. int. Nov.2,1805 at Ashfield, Hannah Torrey. Josiah Aug.8,1779, m. Elizabeth Brown of Douglas, Mass. Resided there and in Thompson, Conn. Stephen Aug.8,1779, m. Olive Gerauld. Resided in Boston where he died 1828 a.49. Nathan Jun.24,1781, m. Rhene Clough of Pelham. Resided in Boston, Pelham & Amherst. Zadock Dec.9,1782, died Aug.30,1814 a.32, gs., at Amherst. Jacob Aug.17,1784, m. 1st Deborah Knowlton of Lancaster, m. 2nd Mary Phipps of Boston where he died Jun.13,1811 a.26. Joseph Jun.30,1786, m. 1st Susanna Cannon of Greenwich, m. 2nd Anna L. Garfield of Morristown, N.J. Mary Apr.9,1788, m. int. Sep.13,1812 at Uxbridge, Frost Draper. Asahel Feb.10,1790, m. Mary Cannon (int. Mar.27,1813 at Barre) Resided in Amherst. Martin Aug.17,1792, m. 1st Eliza M. -, 2nd Mary J. -. Resided in Amherst & Phila., Pa. and Petersburg, Va. Luther Oct.8,1794, perhaps m. int. Oct.11,1812 at Pittston, Me., Susanna Alexander. Thayer 4722 Timothy6 (Josiah5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) bapt. Jul.10,1763 at So. Parish. died Jan.15,1824 a.68, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married intention Mar.5,1785, Rachel Spear, born Nov.28,1761 (or 1762 duplicate) (bapt. Dec.5,1762), died Jul.19,1842 a.81, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Deering & Hannah (Payne) Spear. He was a Revolutionary Soldier in Capt. Silas Wild's Co. according to her pension application in 1838 (W. 14008). He resided on North St., Randolph at Braintree line, east side, and was taxed in Braintree until his death and is called of Braintree in the administration of his estate Feb.10,1824 (N.P. 42-332). Division of the estate after the widow's dower was set off was made Apr.10,1824 to Libeus Thayer, oldest son, Josiah Thayer, second son, Relief Thayer, eldest daughter, wife of Lewis Thayer, Mary Thayer, a minor, and youngest daughter. (continued)_ Thayer 4722 (continued) Timothy Thayer 2nd was surveyor of highways 1790 at same time as Timothy6 Thayer (Benj5John4Rich3). Children of Timothy & Rachel born at Braintree or Randolph (not recorded) + Libbeus about 1785? (Sep.15,1790, Thayer Gen.) + Josiah Oct.12,1791 (Thayer Gen.) Relief Dec.2,1795 (Thayer Gen.), m. Sep.16,1816 at Randolph, Lewis6 Thayer (Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3). Mary Jane Sep.7,1800 (Thayer Gen.) (or 1809), m. Oct.15,1830 at Randolph, John Niles. She died May 15,1882 a.72yrs. 8mo. Thayer 4723 Nathaniel6 (Caleb5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Apr.11,1752 (April 25, gravestone). died Feb.8,1829 a.77, gs., Elm St. Cemetery. married Nov.28,1776, Dorcas Faxon, born Jan.8,1756(gs), died Feb.4,1840 a.84, gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Azariah & Dorcas (Penniman) Faxon. He was (probably he) a Revolutionary Soldier 1775. He was a carpenter, and was called also a yeoman, to help distinguish him from his cousin of same name who died the same year. He resided on the family estate in the house built 1720 by his great grandfather and now standing (1950) known as the Gen. Sylvanus Thayer birth place. His will dated Aug.18,1827, proved May 12,1829 mentions wife Dorcas, grand daughter Cornelia Farnsworth Thayer daughter of son Nathaniel deceased, son Sylvanus, daughter Livia D. Thayer, daughter Dorcas Moulton, daughter Abigail Faxon Davis, daughter Mehitable Ludden, daughter Lue Marsh. The Thayer Memorial (1835) mentions three other children, Nathaniel, Sarah, & Hannah, who apparently died as infants, as they are not recorded elsewhere. Nathaniel Thayer was surveyor of highways 1783. _ Thayer 4724 Children of Nathaniel & Dorcas born at Braintree Dorcas Apr.2,1778, m. int. Jun.8, (int. Jun.13 at Oxford) 1805, Rev. Josiah Moulton of Oxford. Mehitable Jul.2,1780, m. Nov.27,1806 (Ch.Rec) Silas Ludden of Braintree & Easthampton. Dr. Nathaniel Nov.25,1781, m. Betsey French of Washington, N.H. He died 1814 in the army at Buffalo, N.Y. Lue (or Lua) Maria Sep.16,1783, m. Feb.20,1815, Joseph Henry Marsh of Hartland and Hartford, Vermont. Gen. Sylvanus Jun.9,1785, died single Sep.7,1872. Notable man who served in War of 1812, was Commander of West Point Academy, benefactor of Dartmouth College, founder of Thayer Academy and Thayer Public Library, Braintree. See biography in various publications. Abigail Faxon Mar.17,1791 (Thayer Gen.)(not recorded)(bapt. 1817), m. Jul.28,1822, Phineas Davis Jr. of Northboro, and of Montgomery, Alabama, (says Columbian Centinel of Aug.7). Livea Drusilla Feb.20,1793 (Thayer Gen.)(not recorded)(bapt. 1817), m. Feb.11,1830, Dr. Jonathan Wild Jr. When Gen. Thayer returned to Braintree he resided with her where Thayer Academy now is situated, the house, now the headmaster's was moved across the road when the school was built. The family birth place was also sold and passed out of the family before Gen. Thayer's death. Thayer 4725 Capt. Isaac6 (Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born May 9,1742 died Jan.29,1827 a.85, gs., Dyer Hill Cem. married 1st intention Jun.3,1764, Abigail Thayer, his cousin, born Jun.-,1746, died "Nov.24,1811 in 67th year, and 47th of our married state", gs., Dyer Hill Cem., dau. of Caleb & Abigail (Faxon) Thayer. married 2nd Jul.19,1812 at Randolph, Lydia (Thayer) Wales, widow of Capt. Elisha Wales, born Oct.5,1754, died Aug.18,1840 a.86, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Josiah5 & Mary (Veazie) Thayer (Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1). He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775 and Lydia (Thayer)(Wales) Thayer had a pension in 1840. He left a will dated Aug.15,1810, proved Mar.6,1827 mentioning his wife Abigail, and his children, Caleb, Luther, Isaac, Alice Spear, Abigail Belcher, Sarah Holbrook, Rebecca Spear, Elizabeth Capen, Mary Holbrook, and Hannah French, daughter Relief Penniman to have her share in trust. (continued)_ Thayer 4725 (continued) He resided on Washington St., Braintree Highlands, east side, south of Bellevue Ave. where lilac bushes are still growing (1950) to mark the spot. He was elected fenceviewer 1772, constable 1778, surveyor of highways 1781,1785,1789 for Middle Precinct, on the committee for hiring soldiers 1781, warden 1787, on the Fish committee 1787, and hogreave 1791. Thayer 4726 Children of Capt. Isaac & Abigail born at Braintree (not recorded) + Caleb about Aug.1766 Alice about 1768, m. Jul.17,1790, Jonathan Spear. She died Mar.1,1824 a.56. + Luther Jan.6,1770 (bapt. 1770) (Brookline V.R.) Abigail bapt. 1772, m. Apr.12,1792, Jonathan Belcher. She died Aug.29,1857. Relief bapt. 1774, m. Nov.29,1792, Stephen Penniman Jr. She died Oct.27,1849 a.73, gs., Holbrook. + Isaac bapt. 1778 Rebecca - m. Dec.15,1796 (Ch.Rec) Silas Spear. Resided in Greenwich, New Salem & Athol. Elizabeth bapt. 1784, m. Jun.1,1802 (Ch.Rec), Abraham Capen of Stoughton, as 2nd wife. Mary about Jun.15,1786, m. May 16,1805 (Ch.Rec) Abiah Holbrook. She died Jan.21,1879 a.92-7-6. Hannah bapt. 1788, m. Jan.1,1810 (Ch.Rec) Luther French Jr. of Randolph. She died Sep.5,1840. Thayer 4727 Abraham6 (Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Apr.30,1757 died Jan.12,1819 a.62 "had been sick a number of years". married Feb.18,1787, Lydia Thayer, baptized Nov.26,1758 (born Nov.20,1755 - data of S.A. Bates), died Oct.23,1843 a.84, gs., Pond St. Cem., dau. of Jonathan5 & Dorcas (Hayden) Thayer (Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775 etc., and she was a pensioner in 1840 (W. 19446). He resided on Washington St., South Braintree Square, at the curve on the N.W. side where his daughter Mrs. Gardner Penniman lived afterwards. The Penniman house now stands (1950) behind a gasoline station. (continued)_ Thayer 4727 (continued) He left a will dated May 23,1818, proved Feb.9,1819 giving to his wife all the estate except as mentioned. To son Jonathan his half right in the saw and grist mills, to daughters Lydia Bowditch and Relief Penniman, to grand daughter, daughter of Sally Howard, deceased, and to sons Abraham & Jonathan the remainder. Abraham Thayer Jr. was elected hogreave 1784. Children of Abraham & Lydia born at Braintree (not recorded)(from Thayer Memorial 1835) Lydia Sep.12,1787, m. Jan.21,1818, Benjamin Bowditch. She died Jun.14,1855. Sarah Aug.15,1789, m. Dec.1,1814, Charles Hayward. She died Feb.15,1818. Col. Abraham Dec.24,1791 (1792, gs.), m. 1st May 29,1814 at Weymouth, Mary Nash Arnold, dau. of Samuel6, m. 2nd Sep.21,1826 at Braintree, Abigail Bowditch. Resided in Weymouth. Nehemiah Jan.5,1795, died Jun.27,1812 a.17yrs. 6mo., gs., Elm St. Cem. + Jonathan Apr.27,1797 (gravestone) Relief Feb.24,1799, m. Aug.11,1817, Gardner Penniman. She died Oct.7,1883. Thayer 4728 Abraham6 (Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jul.10,1739 died about Jun.1777 at Boston. married intention Nov.24,1763 at Boston, Phebe Wright of Wilmington, born - at Wilmington, died probably Dec.24,1810 a.71 at Boston (Columbian Centinel of Dec.26), dau. of -. He was a soldier at the Castle on Noddle's Island (East Boston) where he was married and lived for nine years till he entered the Rev. War army. She lived in Chelsea and Cambridge until he returned from the army in the spring of 1777 and died soon after. (See History of Plymouth, Norfolk - Barnstable Cos. by Elroy S. Thompson (1928), Vol.II p.1030 for an account of Phebe Thayer and her family). In June 1777 she and one of her four children were stricken with small pox while living in the barracks at Cambridge (Boston Rec. Com. Rept. Vol.25,p.41). He and wife Phebe & daughter Rhoda from Wilmington warned out of Charlestown 1765. Isaac Thayer of Braintree was made administrator of Abraham Thayer of Boston Jun.27,1777, and made guardian of Abraham, Josiah, Stephen, Timothy & Phebe, all under 14. Distribution made Mar.24,1780 to Abraham, Josiah, Stephen & Timothy. (continued)_ Thayer 4728 (continued) Children of Abraham & Phebe born first two at Boston, others perhaps at Chelsea Rhoda Apr.4,1764, died Jun.1777, probably of small pox, at Boston. Abraham May 12,1766, m. Deborah Stacy Oct.7,1792 at Boston. He died there Jan.1806 a.40 (Columbian Centinel of Feb.1). + Josiah about Mar.1,1771 at Chelsea. Stephen Dec.28,1772 (data of grand daughter), m. Sarah Simonton. Settled at Gray, Me. Timothy living in 1780 Phebe died between Jun.1777 and Mar.1780. Thayer 4729 Lt. Isaac6 (Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Nov.23,1741 died Feb.22,1805 at Buckfield, Maine, buried on his farm where a new marker was placed in 1907. married 1st intention Mar.19,1763 "Isaac Thayer, resident at Castle William", Sarah Spear, born Feb.12,1746 (Bible Rec.), died -, dau. of Benjamin Jr. & Sarah (Clark) Spear. married 2nd intention Oct.6,1769, Rachel Sawin, born Sep.18,1748, died about 1780, dau. of Eliphalet & Rachel (Thayer) Sawin. married 3rd intention May 4,1782, Hannah Joyce of Bridgewater (married May 29, Pension Rec.), born about 1762, died Mar.2,1840 at Buckfield, Me. (Rev. Pension Rec.) She m. 2nd in Maine, Josiah Smith who died Jul.15,1823. Lt. Isaac Thayer was a Revolutionary Soldier 1778 etc., removed to Buckfield, Me. in 1792. His widow applied for a pension in 1838 (as Hannah Smith) (W. 9742) and gives information as to her marriage etc. (children next page)_ Thayer 4730 Children of Lt. Isaac & Sarah born at Braintree Isaac Oct.26,1763, m. Abigail Lampson (not Sampson). Resided in Randolph, Vt. Sally Jan.27,1765, m. perhaps int. Dec.2,1797, Levi Brown of Roxbury. Children of Isaac & Rachel born at Braintree Vashti Feb.21,1771, m. int. Jan.23,1790, Ephraim Hunt of Canton. Rachel - (Thayer Mem.) + Shadrach Jul.22,1776 Eunice Aug.21,1778, m. Asa Howard of No. Bridgewater (Thayer Mem.). Eliphalet - (Thayer Mem.) Children of Isaac & Hannah born 1st two at Braintree, others at Buckfield, Me. Polly Mar.15,1786 John Feb.13,1788, m. Susan Hersey. Resided in Buckfield, Me. where he died 1853 in 65th yr. Hannah died young (Thayer Gen.) Ebenezer Feb.27,1797, m. Mary Faunce. Resided in Paris, Me. where he died Sep.25,1857. Joel Briggs Apr.9,1799, m. 1st Mary Dudley, 2nd widow Louisa Davis. Resided in Paris, Me. Lydia about 1802, m. Calvin Crooker Jr. of Paris, Me. Thayer 4731 Zachariah6 (Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Mar.9,1754 died - (alive Sep.1820) at Randolph). married 1st intention Aug.19,1775, Mary Arnold, bapt. Feb.24,1757, died -, dau. of Joseph & Mary (Butts) Arnold. married 2nd Nov.24,1789 at Boston or Dorchester, Abigail Wiswell of Dorchester, born - (? bapt. Aug.16,1767) at Dorchester, died Feb.2,1804 at Dorchester, dau. of (?) John Jr. & - Wiswell. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775. He applied for a pension in 1818 "now a resident of Noddle's Island in Chelsea". In Sep.1820 he stated he was a resident of Randolph, aged 65, had no property "except the clothes on my back". He resided in Braintree Highlands until 1785 when he sold "a small farm of 20 acres" which was on the west side of Washington St. a little south of where the railroad station used to stand. He lived for a time probably in Boston or Dorchester but is in the 1790 census at Braintree where his children were perhaps most of them born. (continued) _ Thayer 4731 (continued) He was called of Boston at his second marriage and was called of Dorchester in 1795 when he and wife Abigail sold her share of Wiswell property there. The children are not on record and are taken from the Thayer Memorial (1835). Thayer 4732 Children of Zachariah & Mary born probably at Braintree (not recorded)(from Thayer Memorial) Elisha Dec.8,1776, died young Benjamin Oct.30,1777, m. Catherine A. Davis, dau. of John & Rhoda. Resided in So. Boston. + Elisha Jul.11,1779 Mary Feb.26,1781, m. (probably) Apr.1,1800 at Boston, Thomas Wheeler. Elias Apr.17,1783, died young. Children of Zachariah & Abigail born at Braintree & Dorchester & Boston (not recorded) Joanna Trescott Dec.2,1789, m. Mar.26,1815 at Harvard, John Davis of Boston. Abigail Sep.12,1791, m. Apr.20,1820 at Dorchester, John Faxon Field. Both alive in 1876. Elizabeth Oct.20,1793, died single 1867 John Nov.16,1795, died Aug.31,1816 Elias May 9,1798, died Oct.4,1815 a.17 at Boston (Columbian Centinel of Oct.7). Lydia Aug.1,1800, m. int. Sep.3,1831 at Dorchester, Benjamin Baker. Thayer 4733 Levi6 (Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Feb.2,1752 (according to Thayer Gen. (1876) and Hist. of Braintree, Vt.). died Jun.18,1812 at Braintree, Vt., gs., Brown Cem., aged 59yrs. 8mo. (V.R.). It seems probable that his birth date should read Feb.2,1753. married intention Mar.18,1775, Hannah Curtis, born Nov.26,1757 (Fam. Rec.), probably at Braintree (now Randolph) where her father resided from 1756 to 1758, baptized Oct.29,1758 at North Bridgewater, died - (alive Jun.1846 a.90), dau. of Ashley & Sarah (Hayden) Curtis of East Stoughton (Avon). (continued)_ Thayer 4733 (continued) He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775 and his widow applied for a pension in Nov.1837 (R. 10487) and she stated that he was in service in 1776 when their first child was born Jun.4,1776 and second child was born Jan.14,1778, third child born Mar.29,1780. She was living in June 1846 aged 90 and her son Abel Thayer applied in 1852 for pension due but not received in her lifetime, but the government replied that his service was not confirmed. Levi Thayer resided on North St. in Randolph north of Oak St., but when Randolph was set off from Braintree he objected and was taxed in Braintree until he removed in 1808 to Braintree, Vermont. His will was also filed in Norfolk Co. and was dated Apr.22,1812, proved Jun.30,1812 in Vermont, copy filed in Mass. Mar.1,1814. He mentions his wife Hannah, son Levi, son Alpha, daughter Hannah Hobart, daughter Mary Thayer, a minor, and sons Zenas, Abel & Otis Thayer. Thayer 4734 Children of Levi & Hannah born at Braintree (Randolph)(not recorded) + Levi Jun.4,1776 (mother's pension record) Hannah Jan.14,1778 (mother's pension record), m. Nov.27,1806 at Randolph, Augustus Hobart. Removed to Vt. Alpheus Mar.29,1780 (mother's pension record) (Mar.18,1781 - Hist. of Braintree, Vt.), m. Sally6 Thayer, (Wm.5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). Zenas May 18,1784 (Hist. Braintree, Vt.), m. 1st Esther Holbrook, 2nd Sally Burrage. Removed to Vt. Abel Jul.21,1789 (Hist. Braintree, Vt.), m. Lydia Cleveland. Settled in Braintree, Vt. Otis Oct.14,1794 (Thayer Gen. 1876), m. Lovina Cleveland. Settled in Braintree, Vt. Mary - (after 1794) about 1799, m. Dec.3,1818 at Braintree, Vt. Benjamin6 Spear (Samuel5-4-3Ebenezer2). She died Jun.9,1876 a.77. _ Thayer 4735 Rufus6 (Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Dec.2,1755 (Bible Rec) died Apr.23,1833 a.77yrs. 4mo. 21ds., gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married Jun.7,1807 at Randolph, Esther Mann, born Feb.17,1776 (Bible Rec.), died Apr.19,1847 a.71yrs. 2mo. 10ds., gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Lt. Seth & Deborah (Littlefield)(Dyer) Mann. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775-7. He applied for pension in 1832, said he was in Capt. Isaac Thayer's Regiment. He resided on North St. in Randolph opposite Oak St. in a house built by Deering Spear and now standing (1950) but removed across to the west side of street, north of Oak St. He was elected surveyor of highways 1789 for So. Precinct. Children of Rufus & Esther born at Randolph (not recorded) + Rufus Feb.29,1808 (Bible Rec.)(bapt. Jun.26,1808) Esther died Sep.18,1809 a.-, gs., Central Cem. Charles Miller Dec.9,1810 (Bible Rec.)(bapt. Jun-,1811), died Dec.16,1815 a.4, gs, (Dec.1814, Ch.Rec). Esther Aug.12,1813 (Thayer Gen.)(bapt. Dec.19,1813), died Dec.8,1831 a.18yrs. 3mo. 27ds., gs., Central Cem. Thayer 4736 Reuben6 (Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born about 1758 died Jul.4,1834 a.76, gs., Dwight Cemetery, Belchertown. married 1st intention Jan.17,1784, Rachel Stetson, born about 1764 (bapt. Jun.26,1774 with other children) at So. Precinct, died Jan.26,1803 a.38, gs., Dwight Cem., Belchertown, dau. of John & Rachel (Payne) Stetson. married 2nd intention Jan.12,1804 at Belchertown "widow Betsey Wale", Betsey (Howard) Wales, widow of Moses Wales of Stoughton and Randolph, born -, died "widow Thayer - Jun.9,1856 a.93, old age", at Belchertown. The State House copy of the record says a.90, daughter of -. The search for her identity has been fruitless. A descendant, Major Dorman of Longmeadow gave the date of Sep.26,1784 at Easton for her birth, but such is impossible as her first marriage to Moses Wales took place in 1790. There is no record at Easton or Bridgewater of a Betsey or Elizabeth Howard or Hayward who could be she. Two of her step sons also married Howards who have not been identified after much search, and one of her step sons married his step sister Betsey Tolman Wales. (continued)_ Thayer 4736 (continued) Reuben Thayer bought land in Belchertown in 1783 (Hampshire Deeds 21-282) but was in 1790 census in Braintree, and bought more land in Belchertown in 1794. All his children are recorded there but probably some were born in Braintree. He left a will dated Jun.16,1829 mentioning his wife Betsey, eldest son Hezekiah, second son John, third son Job, daughters Charlotte Canterbury, Polly Arnold, son Reuben, daughters Esther & Dorcas, son William. Thayer 4737 Children of Reuben & Rachel born at Braintree & Belchertown, recorded at Belchertown Hezekiah Sep.6,1784, m. Sarah Howard. Resided in Belchertown where he died Aug.4,1856 a.71, gs., Dwight Cem. John Dec.19,1786, m. Mary Howard (or Polly Hayward of Pelham). Resided in Belchertown, Amherst, Vt., N.Y., and died at Milburn, Illinois Mar.18,1865 a.78-3-. Job Aug.7,1789, m. Betsey Tolman Wales, his step sister. Resided in Belchertown where he died Jul.7,1857 a.68. Charlotte Nov.19,1792, m. Nov.29,1807 at Randolph, Capt. Jacob Canterbury of Boston. Polly May 8,1793 (=1795), m. Willis Arnold. She died Dec.17,1840 in 46th yr., gs., Dwight Cem. Reuben Jun.4,1796, m. Achsah Myrick of Shutesbury. Resided in Belchertown & Amherst where he died Mar.6,1876 a.79-9, gs., Dwight Cem. Rufus Jan.13,1803 (Thayer Gen. 1876), m. Lucretia Pettengill. Resided in Belchertown where he died Feb.22,1861 a.58. Children of Reuben & Betsey born at Belchertown, bapt. at Amherst Second Parish William bapt. Oct.11,1807, m. Philena T. Stetson, dau. of Peter of Stoughton. Resided in Belchertown where he died Aug.22,1867 a.62, gs., Dwight Cem. Esther bapt. Oct.11,1807, m. May 28,1828 at Belchertown, Henry B. Dickinson. Dorcas bapt. Jul.16,1809, m. 1st (according to Maj. Dorman) Lucien Cook, m. 2nd (according to Maj. Dorman) Alva Cleveland. _ Thayer 4738 Samuel6 (Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born about 1761 died Dec.27,1828 in 68th yr., gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married intention Feb.1,1783, Sarah Stetson, sister of his brother Reuben's wife, born about 1763, (bapt. Jun.26,1774 with others) at So. Precinct, died Jan.31,1840 a.76, gs., Central Cem., dau. of John & Rachel (Payne) Stetson. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1776-8, and his widow applied for a pension in 1838, aged 74, and stated he served three years at Castle William, that they were married Jul.17,1783 etc. She joined the church at Randolph in 1795. He left a will but it was rejected by the court as he was said to be incompetent at the time it was made. He resided on the farm he bought of his brother Levi on North St. Randolph in 1808 when the latter removed to Vermont. The widow's dower was set off and division was made to Samuel, eldest son, to Lilly Thayer wife of Levi Thayer, only daughter, and to Amasa Thayer, youngest son. He was elected sealer of leather 1792 (So. Precinct). Children of Samuel & Sarah born at Braintree (Randolph)(not recorded) + Samuel about 1784 Lilly about May 7,1784, m. int. Nov.23,1799, Dea. Levi7 Thayer, her cousin, (Levi6Hezekiah5-4). Amasa about May 1792, died Dec.15,1871, single, a.79yrs. 7mo., gs., Central Cem. non-compos-mentis. Thayer 4739 Amos or Ames6 (Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born about 1769 died "Ames" Dec.10,1817 a.48, gs., Central Cem., Randolph "hung himself with a rope in his barn through insanity" - (Ch.Rec). married intention (Amos) Mar.30,1795 at Stoughton, Milly (or Melletiah) Holbrook, born Feb.16,1776 at Stoughton, died Sep.28,1848 a.72, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of William & Melletiah (Swan) Holbrook of Stoughton. (Randolph death record calls her "Amelia" Thayer). He seems to have used the name Ames Thayer but Amos was also used. He resided on the east side of North St. near his brother Rufus Thayer. (continued)_ Thayer 4739 (continued) Children of Ames & Milly born at Randolph (not recorded) William about Sep.1796, died Nov.27,1804 a.8yrs. 3mo. gs. Cent. Cem. Melatiah about Oct.1798, died Dec.25,1799 a.14mo., gs., Central Cem. Melatiah about 1800, m. Nov.5,1818 at Randolph, Leonard6 Thayer (Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1). + William about 1809. Thayer 4740 Job6 (Gideon5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born about 1759 died - (after 1820). married Apr.28,1785 at Weymouth, Mary Wade, born -, died (after 1820), dau. of Amasa & Mary (Tirrell) Wade. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1776. In 1790 census he is wrongly listed as Sol Thayer 2-0-2 after Alex White. Job Thayer and wife are in the 1820 census at Braintree, both over 45 years old. In 1790 & 1803 he was living on Mill Lane in a house of Asaph Faxon, according to tax assessors records as quoted by the Samuel A. Bates. It is probable that he lived elsewhere than Braintree part of the time. No settlement of his estate has been found. + Charles Thayer, son of Rachel Hollis born Mar.21,1779, says the town record. He was the reputed son of Job Thayer said Samuel A. Bates whose sister married a nephew of Job6 Thayer. Rachel Hollis was daughter of John & Alethea (White) Hollis, and died single 1824 a.64 (Ch.Rec). Children of Job & Mary born probably at Braintree (not recorded) Job m. 1st Mary Bent of Quincy, m. 2nd Rebecca Chandler of Duxbury. Sally m. Jul.18,1806 (Ch.Rec) Jonathan7 Thayer, (Jonathan6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). Mary (or Polly), m. Jun.4,1812, Isaac7 Thayer, (Simeon6-5John4Richard3-2-1). _ Thayer 4741 Gideon6 (Gideon5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born about 1770 died Apr.23,1841 a.70, gs., Elm St. Cem. (a.72, copy of record at State House). married 1st Apr.24,1800 (Ch.Rec) Jemima Vinton, born Sep.2,1778 (Vinton Memorial), died Mar.11,1801 a.23 "suddenly", gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Thomas & Jemima (Mills) Vinton. married 2nd Jan.6,1803 (Ch.Rec) at Randolph, Hannah Belcher, born Dec.13,1781, died Feb.28,1864 a.82yrs. 2mo. 15ds., dau. of Joseph & Susanna (Baxter) Belcher. He was a stone cutter by trade, resided in a house now standing (1955) on the west side of Middle St. near Liberty St. which he built about 1800. Hannah the second wife is in 1850 census with son Gideon. Child of Gideon & Jemima born at Braintree + William Sturgis Feb.27,1801 Children of Gideon & Hannah born at Braintree Jemima Sep.2,1804, died Feb.17,1805 a.5mo., gs. Elm St. Cem. + Gideon Mar.11,1806 Joseph Jun.28,1810, died Sep.28,1811 a.15mo., gs. Elm St. Cem. (Sep.8, town record). Thayer 4742 Sylvanus6 (Gideon5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Jun.17,1774 (not recorded) (V.R. of Weymouth says 1779, but this is an error). died Jun.21,1855 a.81, gs., Pond St. Cem., Braintree. married Dec.19,1805, Nabby (or Abigail) Copeland, born Sep.6,1783 (Fam. Rec.), died "Abigail, wife of Silvanus" Feb.19,1842 a.57 at Braintree, (a.58, gs. Pond St. Cem.), dau. of Asa & Abigail (Wade) Copeland. He resided on Middle St. south of Union St, east side, was a farmer in 1850 with son Sylvanus. He built a house about 1806 which after his death was occupied by his sons Sylvanus & Lewis & the latter was living there about 1890. (continued)_ Thayer 4742 (continued) Children of Sylvanus & Abigail born probably at Braintree (not recorded) + Harvey Feb.2,1806 (gravestone) + Sylvanus about 1808 Henry about 1811, died Mar.24,1838 a.27, gs., Pond St. Cem. + Lewis May 18,1817. Thayer 4743 Solomon6 (David5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Sep.15,1758 at Weymouth died Aug.8,1794 a.26, gs., Hancock Cem., Quincy. married Apr.20,1789 at Bridgewater, Sarah Hubbard (intention Sarah Hobart of Boston), born Sep.14,1769 at Braintree, died -, dau. of Joshua & Sarah (Thayer) Hobart of Braintree, Boston, and Quincy. She married 2nd Jun.7,1801 at Quincy, Thomas Pratt, as his 2nd wife. He was a Revolutionary Soldier at Weymouth 1775, and in 1780 was aged 20, 5ft. 10in. tall, ruddy complexion. He died intestate and Moses French was made administrator Dec.16,1794 (Plymouth Probate 34-18) and Joshua Hubbard of Quincy was made guardian of David & Sarah, under 14, children of "Solomon Thayer, late of Bridgewater, deceased", Aug.8,1797. The inventory in Plymouth Probate (35-260) shows an estate in Quincy, Bridgewater, and Pembroke, with a house in Bridgewater. Thomas Pratt was made guardian of David Thayer under 14, and Sarah Thayer, over 14, May 14,1805 (Norfolk Prob. 11-428). Children of Solomon & Sarah (not recorded) born at Bridgewater or Quincy Sarah about 1790 David about 1792-3, probably at Quincy. He paid a poll tax in Quincy in 1813 & 1814, m. Jane Ramsdell. _ Thayer 4744R Major Ebenezer6 (David5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) baptized Nov.16,1768 at So. Weymouth. died Jan.16,1841 a.75 at Boston, at Deer Island (a.74 Wyman's Charlestown)(Jan.13, a.75 "formerly of Quincy (Quincy Patriot). married Aug.21,1792 at Boston, Elizabeth Hobart, bapt. 1774, died - , dau. of Joshua & Sarah (Thayer) Hobart of Braintree, Boston, and Quincy, and sister of his brother's wife. In 1798 he was living in Boston, also in 1804, in Lynn 1805, Charlestown 1812, was taxed 1806 in Quincy both for himself and for land of William Adams, was taxed in Quincy 1809,1810,1811 as of Charlestown, in 1814 as a resident of Quincy. He built a grist mill in Quincy at the foot of Pond St. about 1806. His will dated at Deer Island Jun.15,1838 mentions wife Elizabeth and the children (not recorded). It is said he also kept a hotel at Charlestown at one time. Children of Ebenezer & Elizabeth (not recorded) - child died Jul.12,1793 at Charlestown. Ebenezer m. Joanna Chamberlain. Eliza m. Mar.17,1814 at Charlestown, Thomas Brooks Jr. Mary Cecelia Thompson m. Sep.6,1825 at Boston (Brookline V.R.) Samuel A. Walker. William died in Portland, Me. Augusta M. m. int. Apr.16,1840 at Haverhill, Broadstreet P. Woodman. Pamelia m. Dec.9,1822 at Boston, John Waldron. (cont. over) 4744 Emeline H. m. Benjamin F. Willard. Harriet about 1798, died Jun.19,1814 a.16 at Quincy. Thayer 4745 Zebah6 (Richard5Eleazer4Cornelius3Richard2-1) bapt. May 23,1756 died about 1785. married Sep.2,1779, Hannah White, born Jan.26,1761 (Christ Ch.Rec), died (living 1844 at Roxbury), dau. of John "a mariner" & Hannah (Copeland) White. She married 2nd Jun.19,1791 at Boston, Richard Allen. Zebah Thayer was a Revolutionary Soldier and his widow Hannah (White)(Thayer) Allen applied for a pension in Sep.1844 (W.23427). She was then aged 82, a resident of Roxbury, and married Zebah Thayer who died on or about the year 1785, and she married Richard Allen who died at sea about 32 years ago. She says Zebah Thayer was a native of Braintree and lived in the section now Quincy, called Newcomb's Point, and that he was at Lexington 1775 under Capt. Vinton. A deposition of Bryant Newcomb, a.83, of Quincy says he knew them both and they lived a short time in my father's house at the time of their marriage, and that she is my cousin. (continued)_ Thayer 4745 (continued) No settlement of his estate is on file, but Nancy Thayer, single woman of Roxbury quit claimed her right in the estate of her great grandfather (not named) on present Elm St., Braintree in 1803 (N.D. 21-131). The same land was conveyed in N.D. 5-63 and as she cannot be daughter of Lot or Richard Thayer she is evidently a daughter of Zebah Thayer. Child of Zebah & Hannah born at Braintree, probably (not recorded) Nancy about 1780-2, single in 1803, probably m. Jul.4,1804 at Roxbury, Daniel McCarthy Prince. Thayer 4746 Paul6 (Paul5Jeremiah4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1770 died (before 1799). married "Paul Jr." Jan.7,1793 at Quincy, Susanna Vinton, born Dec.27,1774, died Oct.19,1840, a.66, gs., Central Cemetery, Randolph, dau. of John & Sarah (Thayer) Vinton. She married 2nd intention Mar.11,1799 at Randolph, Amasa Clark. As he died during his father's life time and his son also died as a minor, the estate was shared by Amasa Clark and his wife, and she disposed of it to her son Elisha Clark. Barnabas Clark was made guardian of Paul Thayer of Randolph, over 14, son of Paul Thayer, Mar.5,1811. Paul Thayer, a minor, died and his inventory showed 1/4 part undivided of a house, barn & other buildings, the homestead of the late Paul Thayer of Randolph, grandfather of Paul Thayer, minor, deceased, Feb.13,1816. Child of Paul & Susanna born at Randolph (not recorded) Paul died Jan. or Feb.1816, as a minor. _ Thayer 4747 Moses6 (Oliver5Jeremiah4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Oct.27,1789 (data of S.A. Bates). died Nov.22,1824 a.35 at Milton. married Oct.18,1812 at Randolph, Remember or Remembrance Bates, born Apr.15,1793 (data of S.A. Bates) at Plymouth, died Apr.24,1873 a.80yrs. 9ds. at Randolph, dau. of Samuel & Joanna (Fish) Bates of Plymouth. She married 2nd Dec.6,1832 at Randolph, Lewis Jones, as 2nd wife. They resided in Milton in the "Scotch Woods" section near Randolph. Remembrance Thayer was made administrator of the estate of Moses Thayer, of Milton, cordwainer Jun.7,1825 and his inventory included one acre and buildings (N.P. 45-410 & 36-110). Children of Moses & Remembrance born at Milton (both dates from data of S.A. Bates) Joanna Sep.26,1813, m. May 1,1839 at Milton, James M. Wild. Resided in Quincy. Charles Apr.21,1815, died Feb.16,1816 (- child of Moses died Feb.22,1816 - Milton V.R.). Thomas Feb.12,1817, died Sep.- + Moses Feb.2,1819 (died Dec.21,1823 (sic) (error - probably 18- 3) Mary Jane Dec.11,1820, died Apr.17,1824 ( a dau. of Moses, a.3, Milton V.R.). Hannah Doty Jul.6,1823, m. "Miss Hannah A. of Randolph" Jul.11,1839 at Stoughton, Ludovicus W. Holbrook Jr. Thayer 4748 Oliver6 (Oliver5Jeremiah4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born -, died - married 1st "Oliver Jr." May 15,1814 at Randolph, Bethiah Sampson, born -, died -, dau. of probably Jonathan & Bethiah (-) Sampson of Middleboro. married 2nd Mar.31, -(sic) at Braintree, Vt., Polly Hunt, born -, died -, dau. of -. Oliver Thayer Jr. was deeded land in Randolph by his father about the time of his marriage but there is no record of his disposal of it. He probably left town soon after and appears to have removed to the vicinity of Braintree, Randolph, or Brookfield, Vt., but he does not appear in the vital records of those towns. He had a son Edwin O., born about Oct.1821 at Randolph, Mass., according to his death record, whom the Thayer Gen. (1875) says married 1st Matilda Fuller, and married 2nd Jan.1,1863 at Brookfield, Vt., Josephine A. Parish. (continued)_ Thayer 4748 (continued) He was a cattle broker, a.41, born Randolph, Mass., was then of Braintree, Vt., son of Oliver and Mary (or Polly). He died Feb.13,1870 a.48yrs. 4mo. at Brookfield, Vt. The Thayer Gen. (1875) also says there were two children by the first wife Bethiah Sampson who was no doubt of Middleboro family. Bethiah wife of Jonathan Sampson died 1815 a.62, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph, probably the mother of Bethiah (Sampson) Thayer. There were also other members of this Sampson family in Randolph at this period. Thayer 4749 Theophilus6 (Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born about 1779 died Feb.1,1848 a.59, at Randolph, (Jan.31, Central Cem.). married about 1800, Hannah Wales, born about Sep.-,1781, died Feb.26,1872 a.90yrs. 5mo. 5ds., at Randolph (90yrs. 5mo., gs., Central Cem.), dau. of Lemuel & Silence (French) Wales. She is in 1850 census in same house with son James. They joined the church at Randolph Apr.6,1842. They lived on the north side of Grove St. in Randolph. He was a boot maker, died intestate, left a widow Hannah and four children. Wales Thayer was made administrator, Mar.4,1848 (N.P. 81-387). A division of his land was made Mar.29,1848 to the mother and four children, only heirs, Wales, Henry, Martin, and James Thayer (N.D. 179-61). Children of Theophilus & Hannah born at Randolph (not recorded) Hannah died Apr.29.1801 a.11 weeks, gs., Central Cem. Minot about 1803, died Sep.3,1823 a.21, gs., Central Cem. + Henry (about Mar.7,) 1803(gs) + Wales about 1805, Wales Thayer, son of Theophilus bapt. Aug.3,1823 at Randolph. + Martin about 1810 + James (about Oct.11) 1817(gs). _ Thayer 4750 Aminadab6 (Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born (about Jul.23) 1786(gs). died Sep.25,1868 a.82yrs. 8mo. 2ds., at Randolph (1868, gs., in Ralph Houghton lot, Central Cem.). married 1st Jun.18,1810 at Randolph, Lucinda P. Thayer, born (May 15) 1793(gs), died (Nov.15) 1837, gs., in Ralph Houghton lot, Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Richard6 & Sally (Turner) Thayer, (Richard5John4Richard3-2-1). married 2nd Oct.21,1838 at Randolph, Sarah (Alden) Tolman, widow of Thomas Wales Tolman, born Jun.30,1797 at Randolph, died Apr.15,1839 a.41yrs. 9mo. 16ds. (gs. as Tolman in Central Cem.), dau. of Jonathan & Beulah (Crafts) Alden. married 3rd Nov.5,1839 at Randolph, Mary (Marsh) Houghton, widow of Ralph Houghton, born 1793(gs) at Boston, died Feb.25,1871 a.78yrs. 13ds. (gs. 1871, Central Cem.) at Randolph, dau. of David & Mary (White) Marsh of Hingham & Weymouth. Lucinda wife of A. Thayer was baptized Jun.1,1823 at Randolph. He was a trader in 1850 census. Children of Aminadab & Lucinda born at Randolph (not recorded) Sarah I. about 1810, died Dec.20,1824 a.14 at Randolph (Columbian Centinel of Dec.22,1824). Ann Maria about 1812, died Jan.27,1820 a.7 (Randolph Ch.Rec). Lucinda m. Oct.3,1839 at Randolph, Samuel T. Payson of Dorchester & Northampton. William Henry 1829(gs), died Jan.12,1904 a.75-11-23 at Hyde Park (gs. 1904 at Randolph). The Vinton Memorial says he married and settled at Newport, R.I. (p.98). Thayer 4751 Lewis6 (Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1790-2 died (living in 1824, died before 1835). married Sep.16,1816 at Randolph, Relief Thayer, born about 1797 (Dec.2,1795 - Thayer Gen.), died Jun.20,1849 a.52 at Randolph, dau. of Timothy6 & Rachel (Spear) Thayer (Josiah5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) Lewis Thayer was in the class of 1816 at Brown University in Providence. No settlement of his estate has been found nor any deeds pertaining to him except when Aminadab Thayer deeded to Lewis Thayer, a minor, land in Randolph, Dec.22,1809 (N.D. 34-143). He may have had children other than those listed below who are buried in Central Cemetery. (continued)_ Thayer 4751 (continued) Children of Lewis & Relief born probably at Randolph (not recorded) Jane about Jan.1817, m. - Weathee. Jane Weathee died Mar.25,1877 a.60yrs. 2mo., gs., Emily about Aug.14,1818, died Mar.17,1819, a.7mo. 3ds., gs., Central Cem. Phontleroy about Aug.1819, died Sep.7,1820, a.13mo., gs., Central Cem. Phontleroy about Feb.1821, died Sep.16,1822, a.1yr. 7mo., gs., Central Cem. Thayer 4752 Leonard6 (Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born about 1794 at Randolph. died Jul.2,1820 a.26, gs., Central Cemetery, Randolph. married Nov.5,1818 at Randolph, Melatiah Thayer, born about 1800, died - (between 1832 & 1848, as her mother had no children living in 1848), dau. of Amos6 (or Ames) & Melatiah (Holbrook) Thayer, (Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1). His widow Melatiah was made administrator of Leonard Thayer, cordwainer, of Randolph, on Aug.8,1820 (N.P. 35-12). The inventory included a dwelling house, barn, and shop and about 5 acres, but the estate was insolvent and the widow had her dower laid off, the rest went to the creditors and the reversion of the dower was sold to Rufus Thayer. Leonard Thayer was a trader as described in a mortgage deed in 1818 (N.D. 59-223). She was living May 21,1832 when William Thayer (her brother) and Melatiah Thayer, seamstress, sell to Charles Holbrook land in Randolph that was set to Leonard Thayer's widow as dower (N.D. 101-303). No children _ Thayer 4753 Luther7 (Benjamin6-5-4Richard3-2-1) born Mar.25,1786, died - married 1st May 13,1812, Olive Holbrook, born Dec.16,1793 (Bible Rec.), died Mar.12,1833 a.39, dau. of Nehemiah & Elizabeth (Hobart) Holbrook. married 2nd Jan.15,1834 (Weymouth V.R.) Relief Hayden, born about Apr.1796, died Mar.11,1872 a.75yrs. 10mo. 22ds. at Weymouth, dau. of Thomas & Avis (Hobart) Hayden. He is in the 1820 census at Braintree but there is no record of his death or of the birth of his children. She is in 1850 census at Quincy, living with her parents. Children of Luther & Olive born probably at Braintree (not recorded) + Luther near 1813 Nehemiah Holbrook Apr.1820(gs), m. Dec.25,1842 at Weymouth, Mary Jane Cushing. Resided in Weymouth. William Dexter 1823(gs), m. 1st May 11,1843, Pamelia Wyer Cleverly of Quincy. She died Nov.21,1844 a.19- 9-27. m. 2nd Dec.6,1846 at Essex, Nancy L. Dodge. m. 3rd May 1,1867 at Quincy, Caroline L. French. Resided in Cambridge & Weymouth & Lynn. - child died two infants of Luther Thayer 1828 (Ch.Rec). - child died two infants of Luther Thayer 1828 (Ch.Rec). Thayer 4754 William7 (Benjamin6-5-4Richard3-2-1) born Nov.15,1788 died Jan.27,1851 a.61, gs. Pond St. Cem. married "William Thayer 3rd" Nov.8,1813, Deborah Wild, born about 1795 (bapt. 1795), died 1879 at Cleveland, Ohio where she went to live with her daughter after her husband died, dau. of Jonathan & Deborah (Wild) Wild. William & Deborah Thayer were dismissed from the First Church to the South Church in 1830. See the Biographical Review (1898) Vol.26 p.640 for an account of some of his children. He was a boot maker in 1850 on Liberty St., lived on E. side just S. of R.R. crossing, house now standing (1955). Children of William & Deborah born at Braintree + William Franklin Jun.27,1814 Ezra Weld Sep.22,1817, m. Jan.26,1844 at Stonington, Conn., Judith M. Wheeler. Residing in Arizona in 1898. (continued)_ Thayer 4754 (continued) Frances Jun.16,1819, m. May 27,1845 at State Line, Samuel N. Nash of Canton (W. Stockbridge V.R.) Resided in Cleveland, Ohio in 1898, a widow. Jonathan Wild Oct.27,1821, m. Feb.22,1843 at Stonington, Conn., Catherine E. Stanton. Deborah Ann Sep.16,1824, m. Jun.26,1843 (or 1844), Daniel W. Loud. Resided in Cleveland, Ohio in 1898, a widow. (?) Isaac F. Jun.1,1827 according to the Thayer Gen. (1876) (not recorded in Braintree). Lyman Matthews Jun.7,1833, m. -. He died 1893 at Detroit, Mich., leaving a widow & 3 children. Justin Edwards Sep.7,1837, m. -. Resided in Cleveland, Ohio in 1898. Ezra & Jonathan removed to Stonington, Conn. in 1840 and opened a shoe store there. Thayer 4755 Melvin7 (Benjamin6-5-4Richard3-2-1) born Oct.4,1791 died Dec.1836 a.46 at Charlestown married 1st Aug.4,1817, Mary Holbrook, born Jun.3,1799 (Fam. Rec.)(S.A. Bates), died May 13,1821 a.22, dau. of Abel & Elizabeth (Capernaum) Holbrook. married 2nd intention, Sep.7,1823, Elvira Healey of Charlestown, born -, died -, dau. of Samuel & -. Children of Melvin & Mary born at Braintree probably (not recorded) Mary Elizabeth about 1818-9, m. Dec.31,1837, William Reade Wild. Parents of Admiral Geo. F.F. Wilde. + Melvin about 1821 (not 1822 as on gs.) Children of Melvin & Elvira born at Charlestown Elvira about 1828, m. Oct.26,1848 at Quincy (Ch.Rec) Elias M. Thayer8 (Elisha7Zachariah6-5-4Nath.3R.2-1). Mary Jane Hannah William died - - son - son _ Thayer 4756R Benjamin7 (Benjamin6-5-4Richard3-2-1) born Jan.8,1794 died Jul.7,1885, gs., at Randolph, Central Cem. married 1st Nov.14,1826, Sarah Thayer, born May 28,1808, died Jun.14,1841 a.33, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Dea. Levi7 & Lilly (Thayer) Thayer (Levi6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1). married 2nd Dec.20,1846, Elizabeth Holbrook (Beale) Spear, widow of Otis Spear of Randolph, born Oct.27,1816(gs) at Quincy, died Mar.22,1876, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of William Swift & Elizabeth (Holbrook) Beale of Quincy. He was a mechanic, cordwainer, and laborer, resided on Main St., near Oak St., Randolph, had seventeen children. He was a boot cutter in 1850 census. Children of Benjamin & Sarah born at Randolph (not recorded) Esther A. (or M.) 1828, m. int. Mar.2,1845 at Randolph, Horatio Packard of Boston & Randolph. Divorced before 1885. Levi Frank (L. Frank) Oct.1829 (Randolph Rebellion Rec.), m. 1st Abigail T. -, 2nd Sarah E. Bolles of Middleboro. He was a boot cutter in 1850. Olive Jane May 4,1831 (Bible Rec.), m. May 31,1850 at Randolph, John Winsor Pratt. Resided on No. Main St., Randolph. Ann F. (twin) 1834, died 1894, single. Abigail (twin) 1834, died Oct.3,1834 a.3mo., gs., Central Cem. Philander W. Aug.7,1825 (Rebellion Rec.), m. Jul.11,1867, Sarah Hinckley of Rome, N.Y. Resided in Boston. He died 1902, gs., Central Cem. Mary W. died Dec.3,1841 a.5, gs., Central Cem. James M. died Sep.19,1839 a.1, gs. Central Cem. (cont. over) 4756 -infant son died Oct.27,1839 a.6 hours, gs. Central Cem. Sarah died Oct.5,1841 a.6 mo., gs. " Children of Benjamin & Elizabeth born at Randolph (not recorded) Benjamin Walter Oct.16,1847, died Dec.14,1850 a.3 yrs. 2mo., gs., Central Cem. Eugene Sep.12,1849, died Sep.9,1926, m. Clara W. - of Middleboro who died Feb.9,1943 a.90. Arthur H. died young, gs. Central Cem. (unreadable). Benjamin Waldo Feb.4,1852, died 1928. Living in Colorado in 1885. Ada Gordon Jun.19,1854, died Sep.8,1854 a.11 weeks, gs. Central Cem. Mary Jane Jun.26,1858, died 1920, m. Wesley W. Walsh. Ada Ziegler Jun.17,1861, died single 1942. _ Thayer 4757 Isaiah7 (Eliphaz6Isaiah5Richard4-3-2-1) born Mar.2,1789 died Jun.16,1852 a.63yrs. 3mo., gs., Plain St. Cem. married intention Mar.13,1813, Sarah Hunt, born Apr.20,1789 at -? Sterling, died Mar.22,1876 a.85yrs. 11mo. at Gloucester, gs., Plain St. Cem., dau. of Caleb & Elizabeth (Orcutt) Hunt of Weymouth & Braintree. He resided in Weymouth, but returned to Braintree where they are in 1850 census, he as a farmer. Children of Isaiah & Sarah born at Weymouth Sally Jan.19,1814 (not recorded), died "Sally A." Aug.7,1819 a.5yrs. 6mo. (5yrs. 7mo., gs.) Deliverance (or Delia) Aug.6,1816, m. 1st Dec.3,1835, John A. Sampson of Quincy & Weymouth, m. 2nd Jan.16,1853, Simeon7 Thayer (Obadiah6Richard5-4-3-2-1). Isaiah Warren Jan.2,1818, m. Anne Elizabeth Dudley. Resided in Weymouth & Quincy & died there Jun.6,1873, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. William Alden May 16,1820, m. Clarissa Chapman. Sally Alden Aug.18,1822, m. Apr.30,1843 at Weymouth, George Barker of Quincy, as 1st wife. Susan Safford Nov.23,1824 (Thayer Mem.), m. Sep.19,1847, James Francis Glover a.27, s. Elisha & Elizabeth. Sarah Ashton bapt. Jul.6,1828 Julia Ann Anderson bapt. Jul.5,1829, m. Jul.29,1849, George Barker, as 2nd wife. Eliphaz Ephraim bapt. Mar.13,1831, m. Jan.16,1853, Rebecca H. Cobb. He died 1901, she died 1898. Thayer 4758 James Eliphaz7 (Eliphaz6Isaiah5Richard4-3-2-1) born Sep.25,1791 (Thayer Mem.)(1791, gs.)(bapt. 1794). (name changed from James to James Eliphaz Feb.1823). died Sep.22,1869 a.78, gs., Plain St. Cem. married Mar.11,1835 at Hingham, Adaline Cushing, born May 30,1803 at Hingham, died Dec.21,1867 a.64yrs. 6mo. 21ds., gs., Plain St. Cem., dau. of Henry & Sarah (Whiton) Cushing. He was a boot maker in 1850 on Liberty St. (continued)_ Thayer 4758 (continued) Children of James E. & Adaline born at Braintree Adaline Cushing Dec.15,1835, m. Nov.24,1857, Edward W. Chadwick a.23, of Edgartown. James Henry Feb.16,1837, died Jun.13,1918, gs., Plain St. Cem. Mary Cushing Aug.13,1839(gs), died Mar.20,1923, gs. " " Harlan Page Sep.21,1847, died Jan.3,1858 a.10, gs. (now gone), Plain St. Cem. Thayer 4759 Hezekiah7 (Obadiah6Richard5-4-3-2-1) born Nov.8,1804 died Feb.12,1854 a.49 married Jun.15,1838, Lucretia D. Hart of Boston, born Jul.23,1813 (Braintree Rec.), died Jan.31,1844 a.30, gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Samuel & - Hart of Boston. He was a boot maker in 1850 on Middle St., west side N. of Union St. House was torn down before 1888 when street was widened. Children of Hezekiah & Lucretia born at Braintree Elisha Warren Mar.12,1839, died Feb.17,1843 a.4, gs., Elm St. Cem. Francis Marion (son) Mar.10,1841, died Jun.19,1870. William Henry (or Wm. Hart) Feb.1843, died Sep.13,1843 a.7mo., gs., Elm St. Cem. Thayer 4760 Simeon7 (Obadiah6Richard5-4-3-2-1) born Jun.2,1809 died Dec.31,1890 a.81yrs. 6mo. 29ds. married Jan.16,1853, Delia (or Deliverance) (Thayer) Sampson, widow of John A. Sampson, born Aug.6,1816 at Weymouth, died Feb.21,1901 a.84yrs. 6mo. 15ds., gs., Plain St. Cem., dau. of Isaiah7 & Sarah (Hunt) Thayer (Eliphaz6Isaiah5Richard4-3-2-1). He resided on the corner of Middle & Union Sts. He was a boot maker in 1850, resided with brother Joseph W. & step mother Mary in same house with brother Hezekiah. Child of Simeon & Delia born at Braintree Francis Herbert Aug.5,1856. _ Thayer 4761 Emmons7 (Nathaniel Emmons6Richard5-4-3-2-1) born Nov.1,1806 died Oct.29,1867 a.61 at Hancock, N.H. married 1st Nov.1,1831, Jerusha Thayer Holbrook, born Jun.11,1809, died Aug.31,1845 a.35 (1844 Ch.Rec), dau. of Nehemiah & Sarah (Wild) Holbrook. married 2nd Jun.29,1848 at Chelsea, Frances Boyd Hills, born May 26,1809 at Hancock, N.H., died Mar.6,1898 a.88yrs. 9mo. 10ds. at Hancock, N.H., dau. of James & Thankful (Coburn) Hills. A boot maker in 1850 census. They removed to Hancock, N.H. in 1855. Children of Emmons & Jerusha T. born at Braintree Jerusha Ann Edwards Jul.16,1832, m. May 4,1854, Reuben Drake Jr. of Brocton. Sarah Eleanor Jan.7,1835. Living single in 1879 at Hancock, N.H. Levi Wild Jul.16,1837, died Sep.16,1838 Rebecca Jane Jun.24,1839, died Nov.4,1841. Thayer 4762 Capt. Elihu7 (Timothy6Benjamin5John4Richard3-2-1) born Sep.24,1784 (his own record). died Jul.24,1856 a.72, gs., Hancock Cem., Quincy (Quincy V.R. calls him Elisha Thayer). married "Elihu of Dorchester" Oct.26,1809 at Quincy, Elizabeth Savil, born Nov.27,1787, died Apr.4,1869 a.81, gs., Hancock Cem., dau. of Dea. Samuel & Esther (Bass) Savil. He was first taxed in Quincy in 1810. He resided on Hancock St. near Neponset Bridge where his house was standing until about 1940, near Atlantic Ave. His diary kept from 1805 to 1814 inc. is in possession of the Quincy Historical Society. He was a carpenter in 1850 census, and his mother aged 88 lived with them. Children of Elihu & Elizabeth born at Quincy (last two not recorded) Elihu Oct.25,1811, m. Jan.17,1836 at Hingham, Susan Hersey of Hingham where he resided. Elizabeth Apr.3,1814, m. Feb.4,1836 at Quincy, George Washington Spear. She died Jul.8,1893. + Albert Feb.3,1816 + Hiram May 23,1818 (1819 Fam. Rec.) - infant "child of Capt. Elihu, died Nov.30,1820", aged about a fortnight". (continued)_ Thayer 4762 (continued) Charles bapt. Sep.3,1827, died Oct.4,1827 a.14mo. Lucy Savil Nov.18,1828 (bapt. Aug.15,1830), m. Jun.26,1862 at Quincy, Seth Billings Bass, as 2nd wife, son of Seth7 (Samuel6-5-4John3-2Samuel1), born Dec.27,1810 at Braintree, Vermont. Thayer 4763 Nathaniel Belcher7 (Levi6Benjamin5John4Richard3-2-1) born Aug.7,1792 (Thayer Mem.) died Dec.28,1864 a.72 at Randolph, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook (Dec.29, a.72-4-21, V.R.). married Jul.3,1813, Charlotte Wade, born Jul.4,1793 (Thayer Mem.), died Mar.27,1858 a.65 at Randolph, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Lot & Naomi (Thayer) Wade. He was a boot cutter in 1850 in East Randolph. Children of Nathaniel B. Thayer, bapt. at Randolph Oct.5,1817 Charlotte Wade born Oct.20,1814 (Thayer Mem.), m. Sep.3,1833 (Holbrook Ch.Rec) Friend Cain. Sophronia Harris born May 23,1817 (Thayer Mem.), m. Oct.9,1836 (Holbrook Ch.Rec) Samuel Baker. Susan Feb.21,1820 (Thayer Mem.) single in 1850 census. Thayer 4764 Otis7 (Levi6Benjamin5John4Richard3-2-1)born May 13,1794 (Thayer Mem.) died Apr.8,1882, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook (a.87yrs. 11mo, V.R.). married "Otis 2nd" Apr.13,1813 at Randolph, Lucy Pendergrass, born Feb.16,1796 at Stoughton, died Dec.23,1860 a.64yrs. 10mo. 7ds., at Randolph, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of John & Olive (Lincoln) Pendergrass of Stoughton. He was a shoe maker in 1850 at East Randolph. Children of Otis 2nd & Lucy born at Randolph (not recorded)(from Thayer Memorial) Abram May 7,1814, m. int. Dec.17,1837 at Randolph, Mary Baker of Dorchester. Resided in Chaplin, Ct., died in Chicago, Ill. Lucy Ann Mar.8,1816, m. Mar.9,1835 at Randolph, Lyman Flanders. Julia Ann Feb.16,1825, m. Jan.11,1846 at Randolph, Henry B. White a.24, s. Solomon & Eunice. (continued)_ Thayer 4764 (continued) Mary B. Sep.30,1828, m. Nov.11,1847 at Weymouth, Abner Paine a.22, s. Abner W. & Betsey A. Eliza Mary (or Eliza J. in 1850 census) Feb.5,1831. Thayer 4765 Daniel7 (Levi6Benjamin5John4Richard3-2-1) born Apr.19,1804 at Randolph (Thayer Memorial). died Aug.19,1870 a.66yrs. 5mo., at Boston, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married Apr.5,1825 at Abington, Sally Orcutt, born Jan.10,1804 at Abington, died Mar.19,1854 a.50yrs. 2mo. (19ds. V.R.), gs. Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of David & -. He was a stage driver in 1850 census at East Randolph. Children of Daniel & Sally born at Randolph (not recorded)(Thayer Memorial) Rosanna Dec.26,1825 (Thayer Mem.), m. int. Aug.9,1846 at Randolph, Lysander H. White. Daniel Webster Apr.26,1829, m. Apr.5,1852 at Randolph, Laura Y. Porter, dau. of Reuben. Sarah E. about 1833, m. Edward T. Kennedy of Dedham. Daniel W. was an expressman in 1850 census. Thayer 4766 Capt. Micah7 (Micah6-5John4Richard3-2-1) bapt. Jul.6,1777 So. Precinct died Aug.16,1848 a.71, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. married 1st Phebe Stetson, born Nov.21,1773, died Oct.11,1835 a.62, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph, dau. of Benjamin & Mary (French) Stetson of Braintree and Lincolnville, Maine. married 2nd Jan.28,1841 at Stoughton, Roxanna Drake, bapt. Sep.3,1809 (Holmes Gen.), died Mar.15,1889 at -, dau. of -. She married 2nd Jul.8,1850 at -, George Tucker of Stoughton (Drake & Holmes Gen.). Children of Micah & Phebe born probably at Randolph (not recorded) Phebe Jul.13,1800 (Tower Gen.), m. Sep.19,1820 at Randolph, Oramel Tower. She died Jan.26,1833 a.33, gs., Oakland Cem. Mary about Nov.6,1802, died Sep.16,1805 a.2yrs. 10mo. 10ds., gs., Oakland Cem. (continued)_ Thayer 4766 (continued) Priscilla about 1805, died Aug.25,1833 a.28, gs., Oakland Cem. Mary T. 1808(gs), m. May 13,1833 at Randolph, Col. Eleazer Beal Jr. She died Mar.17,1888 a.80-0-25. Emily about 1811, died Nov.4,1846 a.35, single, gs., Oakland Cem. Micah S. about Jan.1816, m. int. Nov.30,1845 at Stoughton, Mrs. Susan E. Briggs, "both of Stoughton". Thayer 4767 Jedediah7 (Micah6-5John4Richard3-2-1) bapt. May 28,1780 So. Precinct died Aug.16,1805 a.25, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. married Jun.18,1801 (Ch.Rec) at Randolph, Abi Whitcomb, born about Dec.1779, died Sep.8,1868 a.83yrs. 10mo., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook (Sep.9, Holbrook Ch.Rec), dau. of David & Phebe (Belcher) Whitcomb. She married 2nd intention (Abia) Aug.21,1816 at Randolph, Samuel Holbrook Newcomb. Abi Thayer wife of Jedediah joined the Randolph Church in 1809 and was dismissed to the East Parish Church as one of the original members in 1818. Children of Jedediah & Abi born at Randolph (Holbrook)(not recorded) Abi about 1801, died Mar.4,1801 (should be 1821???) a.19, gs., Holbrook (now gone), "suddenly, mortification". - Ch.Rec. + George about Sep.1804. Abi & George, children of widow Abi Thayer were baptized at Randolph Oct.8,1809. _ Thayer 4768 Joseph (or Joseph E.)7 (Alexander6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born May 23,1792. died about Oct.1,1819 at Randolph. married "Joseph E." Nov.30,1815 (Ch.Rec) at Randolph, Abigail Allen, born Sep.27,1788, died Jan.27,1824 a.35, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph, dau. of Lemuel & Polly (Glover) Allen. He left a will dated Sep.13,1819, proved Oct.5,1819 mentioning his father Alexander, and his wife Abigail Thayer who was executor. (N.P. 35-32). His widow became non-compos-mentis and Aug.8,1820 Thomas Howard was appointed her guardian (35-29). No children Thayer 4769 Alexander7 (Alexander6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Sep.9,1794 at Randolph. died Apr.4,1862 a.67yrs. 6mo. 25ds., at North Bridgewater. married Jul.24,1836 at Stoughton, Harriet Alden of Randolph, born Mar.4,1812 at Jay, Maine (Alden Memorial), died - (living Mar.1877). They resided in North Bridgewater, now Brocton. No children Thayer (#'s skipped 4770-4776) 4777 Capt. Ezra7 (Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Aug.24,1786 (Randolph V.R.). died Jan.28,1856 a.69yrs. 5mo. 4ds., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married 1st Jan.1,1810 at Randolph, Mary (or Polly) Wales, born Apr.18,1789, died Jun.2,1822 a.33 (Holbrook Ch.Rec), dau. of Capt. Elisha & Lydia (Thayer) Wales. married 2nd Sep.23,1822 at Randolph, his wife's sister, Relief (Wales) Linfield, widow of Samuel Linfield, born Jun.18,1780, died May 10,1862 a.82, gs., Union Cem. as "Relief wife of Samuel Linfield", dau. of Capt. Elisha & Lydia (Thayer) Wales. Resided in present Holbrook at corner of Linfield St. where the Winthrop Congregational Church now stands (1950). He was a boot cutter in 1850 census. (continued)_ Thayer (#'s skipped 4770-4776) 4777 (continued) Children of Ezra & Mary (or Polly) born at Randolph (not recorded) + Henry about Jun.12,1811 (1811, gs.) + Royal Mar.31,1813(gs) + Elisha Wales Aug.8,1815(gs) Mary Wales 1818(gs), died 1819(gs) Newton 1820(gs), died Feb.26,1827 a.7(gs) and (Holbrook Ch.Rec). Thayer 4778 Otis7 (Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Feb.16,1789 (Rand. V.R.) died Jan.16,1866 a.76yrs. 5mo., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married Apr.4,1816 at Randolph, Esther French, born Jun.7,1791 (not recorded), died Jul.25,1879 a.88yrs. 1mo. 18ds. at Randolph, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Joshua & Lucy (Thayer) French. He was a boot maker in 1850. She left a will dated Jul.17,1979 proved Sep.3,1879 giving to daughter Esther J. Thayer one half of a lot and dwelling house on the corner of Union & Howard Sts. that I own in common with her. Mentions also Angeline widow of my son Bradford Thayer and grandson Francis B. Thayer. Children of Otis & Esther born at Randolph (Holbrook)(not recorded) + Bradford (about Apr.4) 1817(gs) Louisa 1819, died Apr.19,1819 a.6 weeks (Ch.Rec) (Apr.4, a.1mo. 12ds., gs., Union Cem.). Martin 1822, died Jan.22,1853 a.31, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Elvira 1824, died Sep.12,1858 a.34yrs. 10mo., gs., Union Cem. Esther Jane 1827, died 1901, gs., Union Cem. Louisa F. 1831, died Oct.24,1848 a.18, gs., Union Cem. _ Thayer 4779 Lt. Samuel7 (Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Jan.6,1792 (Randolph V.R.) died Oct.21,1865 a.73yrs. 9mo., at Randolph, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married intention Mar.12,1815 at Randolph, Tilea French, born about Oct.7,1798, died Jun.25,1871 a.72yrs. 8mo. 18ds., at Randolph (Jun.21, a.72, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook), dau. of Joshua & Lucy (Thayer) French, sister of brother Otis Thayer's wife. He was a farmer in 1850 census on No. Main St. His heirs were George W. Thayer, Susan M. Alden, Diantha Thayer, sole heirs, on Aug.5,1867 (N.D. 358-1). Children of Samuel & Tilea born at Randolph (not recorded) Maria about Sep.1815, died Dec.28,1816 a.1yr. 3mo. 3ds., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. + George Washington (about Oct.) 1817(gs) Susan Maria 1819(gs), m. May 27,1841 at Randolph, Otis Cary Alden. Diantha 1820(gs), died Dec.28,1891, single, gs., Union Cem. (a.71yrs. 2mo. Randolph V.R.). Samuel Gile about 1831, died Feb.13,1854 a.22yrs. 10mo., gs., Union Cem. Thayer 4780 Lewis7 (Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Feb.6,1795 at Randolph died Aug.7,1864 a.69yrs. 6mo., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married "Lewis 2nd" Apr.25,1816 at Randolph, Julia Ann Beals, born about 1799 at Stoughton, died Nov.7,1866 a.67yrs. 10mo., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Capt. Eleazer & Sarah (French) Beals. Julia Ann wife of Lewis Thayer 2nd joined the Randolph Church Aug.3,1823. She left a will dated Nov.6,1866 mentioning real estate on Union St. and two children Martha Ann Noyes & Isaac Newton Thayer, and son Lewis B. Thayer to whom she makes no bequest "having done all I ought to do for him". He was a boot maker in 1850. Children of Lewis 2nd & Julia A. born at Randolph (not recorded) Julia Ann about Feb.1817, died Sep.30,1822 a.5yrs. 7mo., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Emily 1818, died Mar.7,1819 a.1 (Ch.Rec). (continued)_ Thayer 4780 (continued) + Lewis B. about 1819 Julia Ann about Jul.1824, died Nov.5,1843 a.19yrs. 4mo., gs., Union Cem. Martha Ann about Jan.6,1826 (1826, gs.), m. 1st May 19,1843 at Randolph, Jonathan Edward Dyer, m. 2nd Nathaniel Noyes. She died Dec.1,1888 (a.63-10-24), gs., Holbrook. Isaac Newton about 1832, m. 1867 at Randolph, Lavina Brett of North Bridgewater. Thayer 4781 Leonard7 (Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born May 8,1798 at Randolph died Mar.15,1819 a.21 at Randolph (Ch.Rec) (Mar.16, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook). married "Leonard 2nd" of Randolph" May 3,1818 at Braintree, Maria Thayer, born May 3,1800, died "Maria widow of Leonard Thayer and daughter Levi Thayer" Mar.26,1822 at Braintree (a.22 Ch.Rec), dau. of Dea. Levi & Lilly (Thayer) Thayer, (Levi6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1). Child of Leonard & Maria born at Braintree (Randolph Rebellion Record) + Leonard Apr.27,1819. Thayer 4782 Ansel7 (Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Sep.10,1806 at Randolph died Oct.24,1848 a.42 at Randolph, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married Feb.22,1827 at Randolph, Anna Wild Dyer, born Nov.26,1807(gs), died Jan.20,1880 a.72yrs. 1mo. 25ds. at Holbrook, gs., Union Cem., dau. of Samuel & Sarah (Holbrook) Dyer. He was a shoe maker, resided on South St., Holbrook at his death. Anna Wild widow of Ansel Thayer was baptized Jun.1850 at First Church, Randolph. She is in 1850 census with the children. Children of Ansel & Anna born at Randolph (last two only recorded) Fanny about 1827-8, m. Dec.30,1849 at Randolph, John Broderick a.22, born in Nova Scotia. Ansel Leonard Apr.12,1829(gs), m. Jan.15,1851 at Randolph, Mary Broderick, born Jan.15,1830 in Nova Scotia, dau. of Wm A. & Martha. He died 1860 & she died 1903. (continued)_ Thayer 4782 (continued) Newton Sep.21,1830(gs), m. Oct.31,1858 at Weymouth, Maria (or Marion) S. White of Randolph. - son "infant son" died Mar.29,1832 a.15ds. (Holbrook Ch.Rec). Ann Maria Mar.11,1835, died May 11,1911, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Charles Payson Apr.6,1837 (Randolph Rebellion Record), m. Apr.28,1861 at Randolph, Mary H. White, dau. of Thomas & Caroline of No. Bridgewater. He was killed in Civil War Apr.20,1864 at Plymouth, N.C. Sarah H. Jul.2,1843, m. Jun.17,1866 at Randolph, Charles W. Paine a.25, s. Benj. & Nancy W. - (son) Feb.14,1846 (Elliot in 1850 census). Thayer 4783 Joel7 (Richard6-5John4Richard3-2-1) born Jan.4,1784 (1783, Bible Rec. in Bridgewater V.R.). died Sep.4,1849 a.66, gs., Central Cem., Randolph (a.65, Town Rec.) married Dec.1,1808 at Boston, Lydia S. Gleason of Boston (Bridgewater V.R.), born Jul.13,1791 at Boston, died Sep.2,1849 a.58, gs., Central Cem., Randolph (Sep.4, Town Rec.), dau. of Joseph & Lydia (-) Gleason. Randolph record calls her Mary but gravestone reads Lydia. He was a trader at time of death. Children of Joel & Lydia S. (Thayer Gen., etc), born at Stoughton & elsewhere Richard Mar.9,1810, m. Roxana Vaughn of Carver. Joseph Gleason Sep.20,1811, m. Bathsheba A. Mayo. Francis Henry Nov.26,1813, died Nov.22,1827 a.14, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, died at Stoughton. Martha Mar.21,1816, m. Oct.10,1839 in Milton (Bridgewater V.R.) Mark N. Swallow of Nashua, N.H. Mary G. Mar.21,1816, m. Aug.17,1837 in Randolph (Bridgewater V.R.) William S. Boden of Milton & Randolph. + Joel Aug.16,1817 Lydia Ann Eliza Nov.5,1819 at E. Stoughton, m. May 21,1843 at Randolph, James K. Leach, s. Alpheus & Cassandana. Rebecca Richardson Feb.13,1822, m. May 18,1845 at Randolph, Alonzo F. Orcutt a.25, shoemaker. Sarah M. May 23,1824 (Thayer Gen.), m. int. Sep.22,1844 at Randolph, Phineas H. Foss. (continued)_ Thayer 4783 (continued) Orrin T. May 23,1826 at Stoughton (Randolph Rebellion Rec.). He died 1875 at Stoughton, a boot maker in 1850 at Randolph. Francis Henry Oct.23,1829 (Thayer Gen.) Catherine L. Dec.1,1831 (Thayer Gen.), m. May 22,1851 at Randolph, Amos H. Heath a.22, born Bethel, Vt., s. Zimri. Thayer 4784 Barzillai7 (Barnabas6Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born about 1783-4, probably at Woburn, bapt (with others) Jul.6,1800 at Weymouth, died - (before 1813). married Nov.26,1801 at Weymouth, Sally Vinson, born May 7,1785 at Weymouth, died Sep.24,1821 a.36, gs., Highland Cem., So. Weymouth, dau. of John & Rebecca (Clark) Vinson of Weymouth. She married 2nd Mar.14,1813 at Weymouth, Patrick Kelly of Boylston and had one son John W. Kelly. Her gravestone calls her "Sally wife of Patrick Kelly, & dau. of John & Rebecca Vinson". In the division of John Vinson's estate certain shares went to her children, though not named as such. The division was made Dec.14,1837 (N.D. 121-25) and among others included Sally Boyden wife of William S., Evalina (or Emeline) Eastman wife of Chandler, Quincy Thayer, Mary Ann Northey wife of Ebenezer, and John W. Kelly, a minor, son of Sally Kelly, deceased, each $400. Children of Barzillai & Sally born at - Evaline about Feb.1802 at Weymouth, m. Sep.2,1832 (Holbrook Ch.Rec.) Chandler Eastman. She died May 5,1874 a.72yrs. 3mo. at Weymouth. Sally V. m. William S. Boyden. + Quincy 1806(gs) Mary Ann m. Ebenezer Northy. _ Thayer 4785 Emerson7 (Phineas6Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born about Apr.8,1803 (1803, gs.) at Randolph. died Apr.5,1873 a.70, gs., Pond St. Cem., Weymouth (a.69yrs. 11mo. 28ds. V.R.). married Apr.7,1823 at Weymouth, Eliza Bates, born Jul.13,1806 at Weymouth, died Jun.19,1892, gs., Pond St. Cem., Weymouth (a.85yrs 11mo. 6ds. V.R.), dau. of John Ward & Betty (Porter) Bates of Weymouth. Children of Emerson & Eliza born probably at Braintree or Holbrook (not recorded) Richmond about 1823-4, died Jan.22,1826 a.2 (Holbrook Ch.Rec) Eliza Ann about 1826 at Braintree, m. Apr.2,1848 at Weymouth, William P. Rice, a.19, s. Wm. & Nancy. Nancy about 1827, died Sep.4,1843 a.16, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Lavinia about 1830, m. Feb.1,1848 at Braintree, Sidney Tower, a.21, s. wid. Polly. Pamelia m. Jun.8,1852 at Weymouth, Franklin Reed. Nancy Ann Dec.17,1843 at Braintree, died Oct.6,1844 a.10mo. (Holbrook Ch.Rec.). Thayer 4786 Luther7 (Luther6Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born about 1792 died Nov.1,1817 a.25 at Weymouth, drowned. married intention Oct.4, (Weymouth V.R.), or intention only Oct.5,1817 at Braintree, Sarah Veazie, born about 1796, died Dec.17,1826 a.28 at Braintree (Ch.Rec.), dau. of Silas & Abigail (Wales) Veazie. She married Nov.7,1820 at - John Bradley Spear of Quincy & Boston. Luther Thayer died before his marriage took place, but his fiancee had a child called Luther Thayer. Asa French was made guardian of Luther Thayer, son of Sally Veazie et populi and of Susanna & Sarah Spear daughters of said Sally & John B. Spear, all under 14, and entitled to an estate under the will of Mary Veazie late of Braintree, single woman, deceased, Feb.12,1828. Child of Luther & Sally born at Braintree, (posthumous) (not recorded) + Luther April 1818. _ Thayer 4787 Elisha7 (Simeon6-5John4Richard3-2-1) born (Dec.29) 1786 (gs.) died Jan.8,1835 a.48 (1834, gs. Union Cem., Holbrook) (Holbrook Ch.Rec.). married Jun.22,1807 (Ch.Rec) Anna Reed, born Jan.21,1789(gs), died Oct.2,1839, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of William & Elizabeth (Stammers) Reed of Weymouth & Braintree. Lived on the homestead of his father and grandfather in Brookville, was a farmer, where Elisha Porter later lived. Children of Elisha & Anna born at Randolph (not recorded)(dates from Thayer & Reed Gen.) Anna Dec.13,1807, m. Mar.30,1826 at Randolph, George8 Thayer (Jedediah7Micah6-5John4Richard3-2-1). Caroline Mar.8,1810 (1810, gs.), m. Mar.1,1829 at Randolph, Artanius Harvell of Braintree. Emily Apr.26,1812, m. Aug.20,1833 (Holbrook Ch.Rec), Anthony G. Harvey (or Hanna) (should be Hanna). Jane Jun.3,1814, m. Apr.4,1834 at Randolph, Samuel Wales Jr. + Erastus Nov.7,1816 (1815 - Reed Gen.) + Danforth Jan.26,1819(gs) Charles Aug.12,1821 (Jan.12, Reed Gen.), m. Dec.26,1847 at Lynn, Susan V. (Lewis) Thompson. He died Jan.25,1902 a.80-5-13 at Braintree. Eliza Ann Jul.20,1823, m. int. Sep.12,1847 at Stoughton, Samuel Capen Jr. of Stoughton. Elisha Nov.5,1825, m. Apr.20,1851 at Hanover, Celia A.M. Bates. He died Oct.25,1913, gs., Blue Hill Cem. Elsander Mar.17,1829, m. Apr.3,1850, Tryphosa Gurney. Removed to Eddmont, South Dakota. He was an expressman in 1850 at Braintree. Amanda Jul.28,1832(gs), died Dec.22,1833 a.13mo. (Holbrook Ch.Rec.). _ Thayer 4788 Isaac7 (Simeon6-5John4Richard3-2-1) born near 1791 bapt. Nov.3,1799 at Randolph. died - married Jun.4,1812 at Braintree, Polly Thayer, born -, died -, dau. of Job6 & Mary (Wade) Thayer (Gideon5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1). Removed to Newport, R.I. between 1820 and 1825, and then to Albany, N.Y. Children of Isaac 2nd & Polly born at Randolph (not recorded) - child died "a child of Isaac 2nd" Feb.25,1818 a.3, whooping cough, (Randolph Ch.Rec.). Betsey H. died Jul.22,1825 a.6, at Newport, R.I. (R.I. V.R. Vol.13). Susan F. died Aug.15,1825 a.3, at Newport, R.I. (R.I. V.R. Vol.13). Sarah A. died Sep.9,1825 a.9mo., at Newport, R.I. (R.I. V.R. Vol.13). Thayer 4789 Calvin7 (Calvin6Nathaniel5-4-3Richard2-1) born May 8,1793 died Feb.3,1825 a.32. married Jan.1,1817, Lydia Thayer Wild, born May 3,1800, died Oct.24,1886 a.86yrs. 5mo. 21ds., dau. of Silas & Abigail (Thayer) Wild. She married 2nd Dec.3,1826, Robert H. Howe, "formerly of Boston" (of Roxbury). He resided on his father's estate on North just of Peach St., now discontinued. He left a will dated Jan.15,1825, proved Feb.8,1825 giving to wife Lydia improvement of the estate while a widow and 2/3 of real estate at her decease to son Calvin, and remainder to daughters Lydia & Juliann Thayer equally. Children of Calvin & Lydia born at Braintree Calvin Mar.8,1818, m. Apr.23,1854, Louisa Crane Capen of Stoughton, dau. of Elisha. He died Dec.22,1895, gs., Lakeside Cem., So. Braintree, & she died May 16,1918, gs., Lakeside Cem.- 3 children below. Lydia Jul.8,1819, m. 1846 at - Thomas H. Burleigh. Resided in Boston & New York City. Juliann Sep.10,1822 (not recorded), m. "Julia Ann Woodhull" Apr.8,1841 at - George W. Maunder of Roxbury. Resided in Charlestown. (continued)_ Thayer 4789 (continued) Calvin Jr. was a boot maker in 1850, resided with John V. Arnold. Children of Calvin8 & Louisa were: infant son; Calvin 1856- 1861; Frances Adelaide Oct.20,1860; Emma Louise Mar.3,1863. Thayer 4790 Elihu7 (Calvin6Nathaniel5-4-3Richard2-1) born Mar.18,1796 died May 2,1870 a.74yrs. 1mo. 14ds., gs., Pond St. Cem. married Nov.23,1817, Elizabeth Tirrell of Weymouth, born Mar.28,1798 at Weymouth, died Sep.8,1878 a.80yrs. 6mo. 11ds., gs., Pond St. Cem., dau. of Capt. Jacob & Sarah (Derby) Tirrell of Weymouth. He was a boot maker in 1850 census at Randolph. They resided on the corner of Franklin St. & Central Ave., So. Braintree. Children of Elihu & Elizabeth born at Braintree (not recorded) + Nathaniel James Dec.22,1819 (bapt. Jul.6,1828 Union Ch. E. Braintree), m. Clara Emilie Gilles of Baltimore. Elizabeth Ann Mar.8,1823 (bapt. Jul.6,1828, Union Ch.), m. Apr.6,1846 at Randolph, George Jennings. Sarah Maria Sep.24,1826 (bapt. Jul.6,1828, Union Ch.), m. Nov.22,1844 at Randolph, Lemuel S. Pope. Elihu Morton Apr.6,1831 (bapt. Jul.3,1838, Union Ch.), m. Nov.26,1851, Henrietta Howard a.17, dau. of Peter of Randolph. Rev. George Augustine Dec.6,1839, m. Katherine Thayer Abbot (or Hathaway). Unitarian Minister at S. Boston, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Died about 1924. Trustee of Thayer Academy, Braintree. _ Thayer 4791 Libbeus7 (Timothy6Josiah5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born about 1785 at Braintree (Randolph). died Dec.3,1860 a.76 at St. Louis, Missouri "formerly of Randolph" (Quincy Patriot of Jan.5,1861). married Mar.21,1811 at Randolph, Elizabeth P. Ryan, born about 1790, died about Apr.1833 a.43 at Baltimore, Md., "formerly of Randolph" (Columbian Centinel of May 1,1833), dau. of -. Children of Libbeus & Elizabeth born at Randolph (not recorded)(from Thayer Gen. 1876) Donnison B. Sep.7,1811. Resided in St. Louis, Mo. Elizabeth Perkins Aug.13,1813, m. int. Aug.8,1830 at Randolph, Ira Ralph Arnold of Braintree. Livia Ann 1815, m. -. Resided in Edesville, Kent Co., Md. Napoleon B. 1817. Resided in St. Louis, Mo. Had a son Wilbur F. who resided in Braintree. Ruth Marilla (or Marilla S.) Jul.10,1820, m. "Marilla S." Oct.14,1841 at Braintree, William Parker Hardwick of Quincy. Seth Foster Jun.1,1822 Lafayette 1825, died 1826 John D. 1827, died 1829 Wigerman 1832, died 1833. Thayer 4792 Josiah7 (Timothy6Josiah5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Oct.12,1791 (Thayer Gen.) died Dec.22,1868 a.77yrs. 2mo., gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married intention Apr.16,1815 at Randolph, Mary Barry, born - at Boston, died Oct.1,1873 a.82yrs. 4mo., gs., Central Cem., (82yrs. 3mo. 18ds., Randolph V.R.), dau. of John & Mary (Cudworth) Barry of Boston. Children of Josiah & Mary born at Randolph (not recorded)(from Thayer Gen. 1876) Mary Ann Sep.17,1816, m. Apr.14,1842 at Stoughton, Martin P. Pike. She died Mar.27,1901 a.84-6-10 at Randolph. + Josiah Quincy Jul.4,1819 John Barry Nov.1,1820 (or 1821), died Jul.22,1822 a.8mo., gs., Central Cem. Rachel Spear Mar. (or May) 26,1822, m. Apr.3,1843 at Randolph, Hiram Wilson. She died Feb.14,1884 a.61-9-. John Barry Mar.25,1824, m. int. Mar.26,1848 at Randolph, Charlotte Augusta Alden, dau. of Hiram. He was a mason in 1850 census, lived with father in law. (continued)_ Thayer 4792 (continued) Charles Lincoln Apr.1,1827, m. Mary Palmer. He was a mason in 1850 census. Adeline Young Dec.1,1830, m. int. Sep.23,1849 at Randolph, Benjamin F. Kennedy. She died Jan.21,1870 a.39. Thayer 4793 Caleb7 (Isaac6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born about Aug.1766 died Sep.26,1852 a.86yrs. 1mo., gs., Dyer Hill Cem., Braintree. married 1st May 6,1790, Anna Holbrook, born Nov.14,1767, died Apr.5,1792 a.24, gs., Dyer Hill Cem., dau. of Col. John & Anna (Wild) Holbrook. married 2nd Mar.2,1797 (Ch.Rec.) Mary Holbrook, born Mar.2,1778, died Apr.10,1808 a.31, gs., Dyer Hill Cem., dau. of Col. John & Anna (Wild) Holbrook. married 3rd Sep.12,1815, Betsey Thayer, born Sep.22,1786, died May 4,1818 a.32, gs., Dyer Hill Cem., dau. of Richard6 & Polly (French) Thayer (Richard5John4Richard3-2-1). married 4th Jun.20,1839 at Milton, Jerusha (Arnold) Pierce, widow of John Pierce of Milton, born Jul.27,1774, died Sep.30,1869 a.95yrs. 2mo. 3ds. at Quincy, dau. of Daniel & Jerusha (Glover) Arnold of Quincy. He resided on Washington St., Braintree Highlands on west side about opposite his father, above where the R.R. station formerly stood, a farmer in 1850 census. He left a will dated Dec.27,1847, proved Oct.30,1852 and in it mentions wife Jerusha P., daughter Mary Spear wife of Isaac, daughter Betsey S. wife of Ephraim Thayer, deceased, daughter Anna wife of I. Whitcomb White, daughter Abigail Thayer, and sons Caleb, John Holbrook, and Norton, whom he had provided for in their education. _ Thayer 4794 Children of Caleb & Mary born at Braintree (not recorded) Caleb about 1797, m. Margaret -. Resided in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1835. Henry about 1798, died Oct.12,1815 a.17, gs., Dyer Hill Cem. (a.16 1/2 -Ch.Rec.). John Holbrook Graduated at Harvard Coll. 1826. Physician at -. Norton Sep.29,1802(gs), m. Lucy Ann Wales. Graduated at Harvard Coll. 1828. Resided in N.Y. & Boston, etc. Anna Holbrook about 1804, m. Oct.9,1826, Isaac Whitcomb White of Randolph. Mary T.S. Dec.15,1805(gs), m. 1st Apr.11,1839, Isaac Spear 2nd of Randolph. m. 2nd Apr.28,1864, Horatio Blanchard. She died Jun.24,1890 a.84-6-8(gs). Abigail C. about 1808, died single Sep.16,1859 a.51, gs., Dyer Hill Cem. (Sep.8, in V.R.). All the above children were baptized May 15,1808 at Braintree. Child of Caleb & Betsey born at Braintree (not recorded) Betsey S. bapt. Sep.20,1818 (born 1818, gs.), m. 1st Sep.12,1839, Ephraim7 Thayer of Randolph, (Meshach6Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) m. 2nd Mar.31,1859 at Randolph, Jonathan7 Thayer, brother of Ephraim. m. 3rd Apr.10,1892 at Randolph, Robert Dickey. She died - 1910. Thayer 4795 Capt. Luther7 (Isaac6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Jan.6,1770 (Brookline V.R.) died May 6,1841 a.71 at Brookline "of Randolph". married 1st Olive Turner, born -, died Sep.5,1818 a.47, gs., Central Cem., Randolph (a.40, Randolph Ch.Rec), dau. of Col. Seth & Rebecca (Vinton) Turner. married 2nd Jan.27,1819 at Brookline, Elizabeth (Baker) Davis, widow of Benjamin Davis, born - at Brighton, died 1853 at Brookline, dau. of Benjamin & - (Parker) Baker. He resided in Randolph on the Seth Turner farm South of the Church, later north of the Church where Turner Library stands , removed to Brookline after 1824. He left a will mentioning his wife Elizabeth and sons as below. (continued)_ Thayer 4795 (continued) Children of Luther & Olive born at Randolph Washington Feb.11,1793 (changed 1818 to George Washington), m. Catherine French & Elizabeth (French) Guild. Resided in Boston. Luther Feb.17,1795, m. Eliza Ann Strong, dau. of Rev. Jonathan. Resided in Brookline. Isaac Jun.24,1797, m. Eleanor Browm Perry. Seth Turner May 18,1799, m. Elizabeth White Davis, daughter of his step mother. Resided in Brookline. + Charles Jun.27,1801. Thayer 4796 Isaac7 (Isaac6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) bapt. 1778 died Nov.14,1844 a.66yrs. 2mo., gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married, Polly French, born about Sep.1784, died Mar.10,1858 a.73yrs 6mo., gs., Central Cem. (not in V.R.), dau. of Lt. Luther & Hannah (French) French of Randolph. He resided on North Main St., Randolph, north of Cross St. as shown when the widow's dower was laid out and Hiram Thayer was made administrator Dec.6,1844. He left a widow and nine children (N.P. 77-491). She is in 1850 census with daughter Abba B., living with son in law Ebenezer Moulton. Children of Isaac & Polly born at Randolph (not recorded) Hiram 1799, died single Oct.1,1846 a.47, at Randolph, merchant. Mary Jul.6,1801 (Bible Rec.), m. Dec.17,1822 at Randolph, Ephraim Belcher Jr. She died 1874. + Isaac 1805(gs) + Luther French Dec.19,1808(gs) Ann Eliza about Oct.1810, died Jul.1, (or 17) 1816 a.5yrs. 9mo., gs., Central Cem. + Adoniram 1813(gs) + Ephraim F. 1814(gs) Ann Eliza about May 31,1817, m. Oct.28,1835 at Randolph, Ebenezer Moulton Jr. She died May 16,1892 a.74-11- 15 at Randolph. Edward F. about 1819, died Dec.16,1844 a.25, single, at Randolph. Abigail B. about 1822. Living single in 1846 & 1850. _ Thayer 4797 Jonathan7 (Abraham6-5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Apr.27,1797(gs.) died Jul.3,1894, gs., Pond St. Cem. (a.97yrs. 2mo. 6ds., Braintree V.R.). married Apr.8,1819, Ruth Penniman, born Jun.20,1801(gs), died Jan.24,1900, gs., Pond St. Cem. (a.98yrs. 7mo. 4ds., Braintree V.R.), dau. of Samuel & Winifred (Gardner) Penniman of Braintree & Hingham. They resided in South Braintree, were admitted to the South Church May 13,1832 and then baptized. In April 1894 they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Removed to South Hingham about 1821 and returned to So. Braintree about 1825 to a house on Washington St. near the Church where they remained till death. He was a blacksmith, or a paper maker in 1850 census. Children of Jonathan & Ruth born at Braintree & Hingham (not recorded)(data of S.A. Bates)(some in Thayer Mem.) Lucinda Jul.19,1820, m. Nov.16,1851, Noah Torrey a.33, physician, born in Groton, s. of Noah. + Jonathan Apr.20,1823 (Apr.22,1824 - Vinton Mem.). Biancia Jul.18,1825, died Jul.26,1828 a.2 Joseph Parker Feb.24,1829, m. Nov.27,1862, Martha M. Hollis. He died Dec.3,1890 a.61-9-9. Res. So. Weymouth, a painter. Henry Hooper Apr.24,1831. Living 1888 in So. Braintree. Susan Jane Mar.6,1834. Single in 1888, resided with her aged parents. Edward Sep.29,1839, m. Nov.25,1866, Ruth Ella Stetson, dau. of Reuben. Resided in Hanover & So. Braintree. 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th bapt. May 13,1832, 6th one bapt. Oct.19,1834 at So. Church, Braintree. _ Thayer 4798 Josiah7 (Abraham6Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Mar.1,1771 at Chelsea (not recorded). died Jan.1,1856 a.84yrs. 10mo. at Braintree. married intention Feb.18,1797, Sarah Milton, born Apr.17,1776, died -, dau. of Robert & Ann (Hayden) Milton. He was a farmer aged 80, lived with his son Thomas J. Thayer on Pond St. in 1850 census. Lived in 1806 probably with father in law at E. corner of Pond & Town Sts. in a house still standing (1955). Children of Josiah & Sally born at Braintree (not recorded) Sally A. Feb.15,1798, died "a child of Josiah" - 1798. + Robert Milton Dec.19,1799 - child 1802, died young. + Ephraim Blanchard May 12,1804 Sally A. Feb.1,1806, died May 5,1810. - infant 1808, died young. + Josiah Warren Dec.13,1811 Thomas Jefferson Aug.8,1813, m. 1st Emily L. Macomber of Easton, m. 2nd before 1850, Fanny Morey of Randolph, born about 1814 in Vermont. He was a carpenter in 1850. + James Madison Jan.22,1815 Sally Ann Oct.7,1816, m. Mar.14,1833, Henry W. Shed. Thayer 4799 Dea. Shadrach7 (Isaac6Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jul.22,1776. died May 4,1847 a.71 at So. Braintree (Register Vol.1), gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. married 1st Dorothy Thayer (Thayer Memorial), born - about 1773, died Sep.25,1796 a.23 at Randolph (Thayer Mem.), dau. of Lt. Paul5 & Prudence (Dyer) Thayer (Jeremiah4Cornelius3). married 2nd Sep.17,1797 at Randolph, Hepzibah Howard, born Aug.13,1773, died Oct.22,1862 a.89yrs. 2mo. 9ds. at Braintree, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph, dau. of Simeon & Hepzibah (Curtis) Howard or Hayward. He removed to Buckfield, Me., before 1801 but returned to Randolph before 1807. She is in 1850 census at Braintree aged 77, lived in house with Harvey S. Raymond. Child of Shadrach & Dorothy (Thayer Memorial) Peter Mar.8,1796, died Nov.28,1796 (Thayer Mem.) (continued)_ Thayer 4799 (continued) Children of Shadrach & Hepzibah born at Randolph or Buckfield, Me.(dates from Thayer Memorial) + Loring Jun.17,1798 + Joshua Jul.22,1800 + Ansel Jul.14,1802 Sarah Sep.24,1803, m. Jul.29,1821 at Randolph, Isaac Spear. She died Oct.20,1882 a.78-0-26. Eliza Ann Sep.19,1805 (Sep.20,1806 - Tower Gen.), m. Sep.25,1825 at Randolph, Capt. Joseph Tower Jr. She died Jan.4,1830 a.23. Mary Ann Dec.2,1808, m. Aug.-,1828 (Alden Mem.), Charles Alden. Resided in Newburgh, N.Y. Simeon May 7,1811, died Jun.19,1820 a.9yrs. 1mo. 12ds., gs., Oakland Cem. Harriet Jul.31,1813, died Nov.9,1813 a.3mo. 12ds., gs., Oakland Cem. (not 1823 as in Thayer Mem.). Thayer 4800 Elisha7 (Zachariah6-5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jul.11,1779(gs) died Jan.27,1857 a.77yrs. 6mo., gs., Elm St. Cem. (not in Mass. V.R.). married "Elisha 2nd" Mar.1,1804, Susanna Veazie, born Jun.5,1781(gs), died May 16,1857 a.76, gs., Elm St. Cem. (also in Braintree V.R.), dau. of Lemuel & Sarah (Abbot) Veazie. He does not seem to have owned land in Braintree until late in life, but in 1806 was taxed for the Charles Faxon place on west side of North (now Granite St.) according to data of S.A. Bates. Probably leased it. He was a farmer in 1850, lived on Washington St. south of Common St. between his sons Elisha & Elias at 265 Washington St. and shown there also on 1832 map. Children of Elisha & Susanna born at Braintree + George W. Oct.23,1804 Susan Mar.16,1808, m. May 15,1833, Daniel H. Denton. Clarissa Bartlett Jan.5,1813 (not recorded), died Jan.11,1890 a.77yrs. 6ds., single, at Braintree. + Elisha Strong Jun.19,1817 + Elias Moore Dec.31,1823 (not recorded)(bapt. Jun.13,1824). _ Thayer 4801 Dea. Levi7 (Levi6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jun.4,1776 (Rev. War Pension rec. of mother). died May 4,1853 a.76yrs. 11mo. at Braintree. married intention Nov.23,1799, Lilly Thayer, his cousin, born about May 7,1784, died Mar.21,1866 a.81yrs. 10mo. 14ds., dau. of Samuel6 & Sarah (Stetson) Thayer (Hezekiah5-4). They resided on Pond St. near the Randolph line, was a farmer in 1850 census. He left a will dated May 22,1848, proved Aug.1,1853 mentioning his daughter Harriet N. Wilder, children of deceased daughter Sarah Thayer - Esther Packard wife of Horatio, Levi F., Olive J., Ann, & Philander. Having provided for my grandson Leonard Thayer by land and money I give him nothing. Remainder to sons Ira and Amasa Thayer. Children of Dea. Levi & Lilla born at Braintree Maria May 3,1800, m. May 3,1818, Leonard7 Thayer, (Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) of Randolph. + Ira Nov.2,1801 + Amasa Jul.6,1806 Sarah May 28,1808, m. Nov.14,1826, Benjamin7 Thayer, (Benjamin6-5-4Richard3-2-1). George Burden Jan.23,1819, died Sep.28,1841 a.23, gs., Pond St. Cem. Harriet Newell Aug.24,1820, m. Nov.20,1844 (Ch.Rec) Edward G.(or W.) Wilder of Dorchester. She died Jun.18,1851. probably also a son born 1810-1820 as shown by 1820 census (? died young). Thayer 4802 Rufus7 (Rufus6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Feb.29,1808 (Bible Rec.) at Randolph. died May 25,1863 a.55yrs. 2mo. 25ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. married Jan.7,1836 at Braintree, Margery Ann White, born Mar.5,1815 at Braintree, died Feb.9,1857 a.42, gs., Central Cem. (as Ann Thayer in Randolph V.R.), dau. of Calvin & Margery (Hayward) White. He was a farmer, resided on North St. opposite Oak St., Randolph on his father's estate. He left a will dated May 16,1863 in which he mentions his sons George B. & Seth A. Thayer, daughter Esther Ann Belcher wife of George B. Belcher. Residue to sons Rufus A., George B., Charles M. and Seth A. Thayer. (continued)_ Thayer 4802 (continued) Children of Rufus & Margery born at Randolph (not recorded)(except last two) Esther Ann Dec.16,1836 (Fam.Rec.), m. Dec.25,1860 at Randolph, George Bradford Belcher. Rufus Albert Dec.3,1839(gs), m. Isadora Arnold, resided on the homestead. George Burden Nov.9,1842(gs), died Nov.9,1895, gs., Central Cem. Charles Miller Nov.8,1844 (Nov.7, gs.), died Feb.8,1928, gs., Central Cem. Seth Wisner Feb.28,1847 (sic) in V.R.) Seth Austin Feb.27,1847 (Bible Rec.), died "S. Austin" 1915, gs., Central Cem. Thayer 4803 Capt. Samuel7 (Samuel6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born about 1784. died Apr.21,1841 a.57, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married "Samuel Jr." Nov.29,1816 at Randolph, Rachel Alden, born May 6,1792, died Dec.27,1838 a.46, gs., Central Cem., Randolph (a.45, Quincy Patriot of Jan.6,1838), dau. of Simeon & Rachel (French) Alden. Henry D. Thayer of Randolph, only son made administrator of Samuel Thayer, gentleman, who died leaving two children and no widow and was bonded with Rufus & William Thayer of Randolph, Jul.31,1841 (N.P. 74-295). Children of Capt. Samuel & Rachel born at Randolph (not recorded) + Henry Dearborn 1817(gs) Sarah Ann about 1820, m. int. Apr.15,1837, Elbridge Gerry Arnold of Braintree & Randolph. _ Thayer 4804 William7 (Amos or Ames6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born about 1809 at Randolph. died May 7,1842 a.33, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married Dec.28,1834 at Randolph, Mary Meacham French, born about 1816, died Mar.21,1844 a.28, gs., Elm St. Cem., Braintree, dau. of Maj. Lewis & Eunice (Holbrook) French. She married 2nd May 25,1843 at Randolph, Samuel Veazie of Braintree as 2nd wife. Mary M. Thayer of Randolph, widow of William Thayer, yeoman, made administrator. He died leaving one child, and she was bonded with Royal S. Holbrook & Danforth Clark of Randolph Jun.4,1842 (N.P. 75- 335). Child of William & Mary M. born at Randolph (not recorded) Charles Miller about Mar.1837, died Jun.26,1842 a.5yrs. 3mo., gs., Central Cem. Thayer 4805 Charles7 ("reputed son" of Job6Gideon5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) "Charles Thayer, son of Rachel Hollis" born Mar.21,1779 died Jul.30,1868 a.89yrs. 4mo. at Braintree. married 1st 1802 at West Church, Boston (int. Oct.13,1802 at Braintree), Hannah Corey, born -, died Apr.11,1837 a.62 (Ch.Rec), dau. of -. married 2nd Sep.17,1837 at Quincy (Ch.Rec) widow Sarah Haynes of Quincy, born about 1789, died -, dau. of -. He resided on Middle St., north side, where Thomas Parker afterwards lived, was a laborer & had a small farm. Called a farmer in 1850 census. He left a will dated Aug.13,1850 mentioning his son Charles Edward, two children of Dau. Sarah deceased wife of Seth Hall of Boston and son John Hollis Thayer. Children of Charles & Hannah born at Boston or Braintree (not recorded) John Hollis about Aug.1804, m. Dec.28,1826, Mary S. Thayer7, (Stephen6Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1), no children, a boot maker in 1850. Sarah about 1806-7, m. Seth Hall of Boston. She died Feb.10,1837 a.30 (data of S.A. Bates). - infant 1807, died Oct.16,1807 a.2mo. (data of S.A. Bates). Eliza Hollis about 1809-10, died Jan.7,1833 a.23 (Ch.Rec). Mary Ann about 1812, m. int. Oct.15,1837, Seth Allen. She died Jun.13,1838 a.26 (Ch.Rec). + Charles Edward Mar.10,1819 (S.A.B.)_ Thayer 4806 William Sturgis7 (Gideon6-5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Feb.27,1801 died Sep.30,1852 a.51yrs. 7mo. 3ds., gs., Pond St. Cem., Braintree. married Oct.30,1833, Ann Niles Wild, born Dec.31,1801, died Feb.28,1880 a.78yrs. 1mo. 28ds., gs., Pond St. Cem., dau. of Jonathan & Deborah (Wild) Wild. He joined the South Congregational Church Sep.3,1837. He was a stone cutter by trade, resided at 306 Union St., north side, near Middle St., stone cutter in 1850 census. Child of William S. & Ann N. born at Braintree William Howe May 10,1840, m. Apr.14,1865, Adelaide H. Foye (1845-1928) of Weymouth. He died 1905(gs) Their children were Annie Isabelle, born Feb.26,1867, m. Herbert Austin Thayer, her 2nd cousin. Justin Worden born Dec.21,1868 + Frederick Hewett Aug.24,1870 Clara Livia Jul.14,1874, died Jan.14,1879, gs., Pond St. Cem. Mary Estella m. - Cushman. Res. Braintree 1957. Alice m. - Cushman. Res. Wareham 1957. Thayer 4807R Gideon7 (Gideon6-5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Mar.11,1806 (Aug.1806 in Weymouth V.R.) died Feb.10,1874 a.67yrs. 11mo., gs. Pond St. Cem. married (Gideon Jr.) Jul.8,1829, Sarah Hobart Bates, born Jun.7,1812 at Weymouth, died Sep.16,1866 a.54yrs. 3mo., gs. Pond St. Cem., dau. of Samuel & Susanna (Hunt) Bates of Weymouth & Braintree. He was a stone cutter, resided on Middle St., west side, near Liberty St. in a house now standing (1950) unaltered; stone cutter in 1850 census. Children of Gideon Jr. & Sally born at Braintree Almira Jane Sep.16,1836, m. Nov.24,1857, Thomas Penniman. Daniel Austin Oct.30,1838, died Jan.21,1864 a.25yrs. 3mo. at Port Royal, S.C. (Jan.4,1864 at Hospital at Hilton Head, S.C., - G.A.R. Mt.) Albert Francis Mar.2,1840, m. Oct.16,1865, Miriam C. Gammons a.18, of Weymouth, born at Westport. Sarah Bates Jul.2,(1843, State Copy), m. 1st May 19,1867, William W. Robinson a.31, of Weymouth, born at Hingham, m. 2nd Matthew Macauley of Weymouth. (continued)_ Thayer 4807R (continued) Hannah Belcher Sep.4,-(1846?). David Hunt Bates Dec.28,1849, died Dec.11,1902, m. Apr.6,1870, Ella A. Huff (May 3,1851-Apr.19,1933), gs., Pond St. Cem. (over) Henry Lyman Dec.13,1852, m. 1st Dec.19,1877, Ida Maria Hollis a.20, of Weymouth. m. 2nd Nov.14,1900, Georgie R. Hawes a.29, of Braintree. 4807 David Hunt Bates & Ella A. (Huff) Thayer had: Herbert Austin, b. Jun.20,1870, m. Oct.25,1893 Annie Isabelle Thayer, his 2nd cousin. Harry Clifton, b. Nov.8,1873, m. Oct.3,1900 Lena P. Russell a.21, of Franklin. They reside in Braintree (1950). Thayer 4808 Harvey7 (Sylvanus6Gideon5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Feb.2,1806 (gravestone). died Nov.21,1885,(gs) Pond St. Cem. (Nov.22, V.R.). married 1831 (int. Nov.6) at Randolph, Sally Wild, born May 17,1806(gs), died Mar.24,1882, gs., Pond St. Cem., Braintree, dau. of John & Sally (Niles) Wild of Randolph. He built a house at 404 Union St. near N.E. corner of Middle & Union Sts. about 1836. It was occupied by his daughter Abby Howes whose son George married Louise Hughes who still occupied it in 1936. He was a boot maker in 1850. Children of Harvey & Sally born at Braintree Adoniram Judson Jun.25,1834, died Sep.16,1834. Abby Caroline Nov.23,1838, m. George Howes (Sep.6,1826- Sep.29,1866(gs). She died Aug.15,1926, gs., Pond St. Cem. Thayer 4809 Sylvanus7 (Sylvanus6Gideon5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born about 1808 died Apr.15,1868 a.60 at Braintree. married Jan.1854, Caroline V. Gould, born about 1827 in N.H., died -, dau. of -. He was a shoe maker in 1850, lived with his father and Caroline B. Goold, aged 23 in same house with brother Lewis Thayer. Children of Sylvanus & Caroline born at Braintree Sarah Abigail Aug.5,1854, m. Charles Brown. Asa Hollis Sep.28,1857._ Thayer 4810 Lewis7 (Sylvanus6Gideon5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born May 18,1817 (not recorded). died Apr.30,1901 a.83yrs. 11mo. 12ds. married Feb.22,1849, Lucinda Ann Thayer a.22, born Nov.2,1826, died -, dau. of John Hancock7 & Lois (Holbrook) Thayer, (Titus6Uriah5Shadrach4). He was a boot maker, resided on his father's place, a boot crimper in 1850 in same house with father at Middle St. where he was living in 1887. Child of Lewis & Lucinda A. born at Braintree Lois Ann Jan.5,1857, m. Jul.12,1880, William A. Hayden a.24, of Quincy. Thayer 4811 Moses7 (Moses6Oliver5Jeremiah4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Feb.2,1819 (data of S.A. Bates), at Milton. died Apr.16,1847 a.28 at Randolph (Apr.15, gs., Oakland Cem.) married Nov.24,1842 at Randolph, Sarah F. Orcutt, born -, died -, dau. of -. He was living on Liberty St. near Main St., Randolph in 1844, was on North St. in 1847, a "cordwainer, son of Moses, deceased." Children of Moses & Sarah F. born at Randolph Mary Jane Jan.15,1844. She is in 1850 census at Quincy living with James M. & Joanna Wilde (her aunt). - daughter Feb.-,1847. (?) Joanna died Oct.6,1846 a.3mo. 2ds., bowel complaint, dau. of Moses & Mary (sic). _ Thayer 4812 Henry7 (Theophilus6Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born (about Mar.7) 1803(gs) at Randolph. died Aug.5,1871 (1872(gs), Central Cem.) a.68yrs. 4mo. 27ds. - Randolph V.R. married Aug.21,1825 at Randolph, Angeline Howard, born 1806(gs) at Bridgewater, died Nov.22,1871 (1872, gs., Central Cem.) a.65yrs. 3mo. 19ds., Randolph V.R., dau. of -. Henry Thayer & wife Angeline were baptized at Randolph Church Apr.1,1832. He was a shoe maker, resided on Grove St. in 1843, boot maker in 1850. Children of Henry & Angeline born at Randolph (not recorded)(except Mariette) Henry Martin May 19,1826 (Randolph Rebellion Rec.), m. int. Mar.5,1848 at Randolph, Lucy A. Holmes (1826-1903), dau. of Samuel of Milton. He was a boot maker in 1850. He died Feb.26,1876. Hannah w. about 1828, m. May 1,1851 at Randolph, Richmond Mayhew a.33, of Stoughton, s. John, born at Buckfield, Me. Roxanna C. -1831(gs), died 1894(gs), m. - Brown (Roxanna Brown in 1850 census). Minot Jun.26,1833 (Rebellion Rec.), died Dec.3,1896 a.63yrs. 5mo. 7ds., at Randolph, needle maker. Joseph Wales Sep.23,1834 (Rebellion Rec.), m. 1st Nov.24,1860, Elmira or Almira Holmes (1833-Jul.20,1868), dau. of Samuel of Milton. m. 2nd Nov.27,1872 at North Hampton, N.H., Emma O. Warner a.24. Howard 1836(gs), died young. Angeline 1836(gs), died young. George J.W. 1839, died Sep.23,1872 a.32yrs. 11mo. 26ds. at Randolph. Mariette Dec.28,1843 Charles Howard Oct.10,1845(gs), m. 1870, Charlotte A. English (1847-1920)(gs). He died Oct.27,1904 at So. Braintree, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. _ Thayer 4813 Dea. Wales7 (Theophilus6Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born about 1805 at Randolph. (Wales Thayer son of Theophilus, baptized Aug.3,1823 at Randolph). died Feb.16,1856 a.51, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married Jun.21,1827 at Randolph, Rachel Mann, born May 17,1807 at Randolph, died Dec.23,1857 at Randolph a.51, gs., Central Cem., dau. of Elisha & Abigail (Whitcomb) Mann. He was elected deacon of Randolph Church 1841, resigned in 1855. Resided on No. Main St. at death. He left a will dated Nov.24,1852 mentioning wife Rachel, children Mary Ann & Edward Thayer, oldest son Wales Thayer, and his mother Hannah Thayer (N.P. 95-109) and Rachel Thayer widow left a will dated Dec.11,1857 mentioning her children, Mary Ann Cushing and Wales & Edward Thayer (N.P. 99-9). He was a boot maker in 1850. Children of Wales & Rachel born at Randolph (not recorded) Wales about Apr.2,1828 (bapt. Aug.3,1828)(b. May 2,1829 - Mann Memorial), m. Jun.30,1850, Susan A. Packard a.17, dau. of Alvah. Mary Ann (Nov.4,1833 - Mann Memorial), bapt. Jun.22,1834, m. Jun.8,1854 at Randolph, Abner Loring Cushing, s. Abel. Edward (Jan.17,1836 - Mann Memorial), bapt. Aug.7,1836, died Jan.12,1862 a.26, gs., Central Cem. He left a will dated Feb.26,1858 "being about to depart on a voyage", giving his estate to sister Mary Ann. Thayer 4814 Martin7 (Theophilus6Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born about 1810 at Randolph. died Jul.18,1859 a.49, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married May 13,1841 at Randolph, Elizabeth K. Simonds, born - about 1820, died -, dau. of -. He was a boot maker in 1850 on No. Main St. He left a will dated Dec.4,1858 giving all his estate to wife Elizabeth K. Thayer and after death to his son George Frederick Thayer (N.P. 102-27). Children of Martin & Elizabeth K. born at Randolph (not recorded) Emma Frances 1842, died Aug.4,1842 a.10 weeks, gs., Central Cem. George Frederick - about 1845. _ Thayer 4815 James7 (Theophilus6Jeremiah5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1) born (about Oct.11) 1817(gs) at Randolph. died May 26,1881, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, a.63yrs. 7mo. 15ds., Randolph V.R. married Apr.6,1837 at Randolph, Elizabeth Thayer, born (about Jul.5) 1818(gs) at Randolph, died Nov.10,1891, gs., Central Cem. (a.73yrs. 4mo. 5ds. at Brocton), dau. of Davis7 & Rebecca (Hollis) Thayer (Robert6Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). James Thayer was baptized Jun.5,1842 at Randolph. He was a boot maker in 1850 census, in same house with his mother. Children of James & Elizabeth born at Randolph (not recorded)(except last) Capt. Royal Wales Apr.26,1838 (Randolph Rebellion Rec.)(Apr.22- (gs), m. Apr.8,1869 at Randolph, Emma Florence Spear (1849-1918)(gs). He died Aug.26,1901. Ann E. about Oct.21,1841, died Oct.23,1853 a.12yrs. 2ds., gs., Central Cem. Lucinda Nov.4,1843, m. Jun.16,1866 at Randolph, Enos S. Maloon a.38, b. at Leeds, Me., s. Simon & Sally. Thayer 4816 Luther8 (Luther7Benjamin6-5-4Richard3-2-1) born near 1813 at Randolph died - married "Luther Jr." Oct.31,1838, Eunice Foster Hollis, born Mar.17,1818 (data of S.A. Bates), died Oct.31,1904 at Allston, dau. of David & Mary (Denton) Hollis. Children of Luther & Eunice born at Braintree, etc. Ann F. Nov.4,1839 Alma Elizabeth Nov.19,1843 in Braintree (Cambridge V.R.). James L. 1850 at Brighton, died Apr.10,1876 a.21yrs. 9mo. 7ds. at Brighton, single. _ Thayer 4817 William Franklin8 (William7Benjamin6-5-4Richard3-2-1) born Jun.27,1814 died 1916, gs., Cohasset Cemetery, Cohasset. married Jun.30,1836, Esther M. Penniman, born Apr.28,1816, died 1902, gs., Cohasset Cem., Cohasset, dau. of Samuel & Esther (Hollis) Penniman. They removed to Weymouth, then to Cohasset. See Hist. of Cohasset (1909) p.427 for descendants. Children of William F. & Esther M., born, 1st four recorded at Braintree, others at Weymouth Marcus Morton Jul.11,1837, died Aug.12,1861 a.24yrs. 1mo. 1d. at Braintree. Leander W. Apr.15,1839, died May 30,1859 at Weymouth. Lizette L. Mar.8,1841, m. Apr.10,1862, Henry H. Goodnow, a.22 Eunice Augusta May 5,1843 (State House Copy). Ansel Penniman died Sep.19,1864, killed at Battle of Winchester, Va. Samuel Apr.22,1847 Samuel N. Nov.8,1849 Lura Taft Feb.11,1851 Susan Tufts Mar.11,1852 Everett Austin Nov.10,1853, died Jun.12,1858 a.4yrs. 3mo. at Weymouth. 4817 Abbot L. Apr.30,1855 James H. May 17,1857, m. Mary F. Binney a.21, Oct.21,1876. Had a son George Washington born May 9,1877 at Braintree. Minnie Esther Aug.17,1859. Thayer 4818 Melvin8 (Melvin7Benjamin6-5-4Richard3-2-1) born about 1821 at Charlestown (1822, gs., error). died Jul.8,1896, gs., Central Cem., Randolph (a.74yrs. 3mo. 9ds., Braintree Rec.). married intention Jan.31,1846, Irene Davis Hayden, born Nov.7,1829, died 1923, gs., Central Cem., dau. of Charles & Irene (Hayden) Hayden. He was a boot manufacturer in 1850 census on Pond St. near Randolph line. Children of Melvin & Irene D. born at Braintree Abel Holbrook Jul.22,1846, died single at his homestead, 531 Pond St., So. Braintree, Oct.18,1947 a.101 years. James Levi Apr.16,1848, died 1932, gs., Central Cem., Randolph (Jairus in 1850 census). (continued)_ Thayer 4818 (continued) Charles William Mar.27,1851, m. Feb.22,1873, Emma M. Bowers a.20, of Hopkinton. He died Dec.1900. Elizabeth Ellen Apr.15,1854, m. May 31,1871, George Averil Alden, s. Henry A. & Ellen M. of Randolph. Walter Augustus Aug.15,1857, m. Apr.10,1880, Abbie Selma Bowers, a.20. Irene Dec.27,1862, died Feb.28,1864 a.1yr. 3mo. Edward Avery Jan.19,1868 Ada Florence Apr.29,1870, m. - Drollett. Resides in So. Braintree, Pond St. 1950. Thayer 4819 Albert8 (Elihu7Timothy6Benjamin5John4Richard3-2-1) born Feb.3,1816 at Quincy. died Oct.1,1898 a.82yrs. 7mo. 28ds. at Quincy, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. married 1st Nov.1,1838 at Hingham, Louisa Ann Wilson, born Dec.18,1818 at Quincy, died Nov.3,1846 a.28 at Quincy, dau. of William & Louisa (Adams) Wilson, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. married 2nd Apr.29,1849 at Quincy, Abigail Curtis Adams a.20, born Feb.5,1828 at Quincy, died Feb.5,1873 a.45 at Quincy, dau. of Micajah & Mary (Pray) Adams, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. He was a boot maker in 1849 & 1850, was selectman in 1862. In 1850 lived in house with William Parker Sr. Children by 2nd wife born at Quincy Ann Louisa Nov.15,1849, m. Frederick A. Marsh (1841-1917). She died 1937, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. Eveline Amanda Dec.23,1851, died "E. Amanda" Sep.18,1853 a.1yr. 9mo., gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. Elmer E. 1861(gs), died 1898, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., m. -. Had a son Bertram E. 1888-1889, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. _ Thayer 4820 Hiram8 (Elihu7Timothy6Benjamin5John4Richard3-2-1) born May 23,1818 at Quincy (1819, Fam. Rec.). died Jun.18,1898 a.80, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., Quincy, died at Somerville. married Feb.4,1844 at So. Dedham, Elmira (or Almira) Morse, born Jul.19,1822 at -, died Elmira, Nov.10,1876 a.54, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., dau. of -. Resided in Boston, Roxbury & Somerville Josephine or Josie A. Almira J. (same as above) Dec.22,1844 at Roxbury, died 1928, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., m. Frank I. Goodwin (1845-1909, gs.). Thayer 4821 George8 (Jedediah7Micah6-5John4Richard3-2-1) born about Sep.1804 at Randolph. died Jun.15,1860 a.56, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook (a.55yrs. 9mo. - Randolph V.R.). married Mar.30,1826 at Randolph, Anna Thayer, born about Dec.13,1807 at Randolph, died Jul.27,1880 a.72yrs. 7mo. 14ds. at Braintree, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Elisha7 & Anna (Reed) Thayer (Simeon6-5John4Richard3-2-1). He was a shoe maker, lived on Franklin St. Holbrook in 1843, a boot maker in 1850 census. Children of George & Anna born at Randolph (Holbrook)(not recorded)(except last) Abi about 1826, m. Nov.11,1852 at Randolph, John Hayward a.23, of Braintree, s. John Jr. - infant died May 12,1828 (Holbrook Ch.Rec.) Ann Eliza about Dec.2,1832, m. Nov.11,1852 at Randolph, William Mellen Stevens a.20, of Braintree, b. N.S. She died Apr.28,1888 a.55-4-26 at Braintree. George Wales about Aug.1835, died Nov.10,1858 a.23yrs. 3mo., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Adeline about 1841, died Oct.23,1858 a.17yrs. 6mo., gs., (broken) Union Cem., Holbrook. Mary Jane Aug.15,1843, m. Augustus H. Peterson. She died Mar.10,1870 a.25-6-22. _ Thayer 4822 Henry8 (Ezra7-6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born (about Jun.12) 1811(gs) at Randolph. died Dec.8,1882 a.71yrs. 5mo. 26ds. at Holbrook, gs., (1882) Union Cem. married Dec.17,1835 at Randolph (Holbrook Ch.Rec), Mehitable Belcher, born 1814(gs) at Randolph, died Oct.8,1899 a.85yrs. 2mo. 4ds. at Holbrook, gs., Union Cem., dau. of Asa & Charlotte (Thayer) Belcher. He was a cordwainer, resided on Franklin St. in 1845, boot maker in 1850. He left a will dated Nov.8,1882, proved 1883, leaving all his estate to wife Mehitable and at her decease to son Henry F. Thayer and to the son a building on the estate used as a boot factory and a stable. Child of Henry & Mehitable born at Randolph (Holbrook) Henry Francis Aug.13,1845(gs), died 1906(gs)(Union Cem.), m. Eliza Ann - (1849-1935, gs.). Thayer 4823 Royal8 (Ezra7-6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Mar.31,1813(gs) at Randolph. died Jul.13,1889, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married Nov.1,1836 at Randolph, Serena Ann White, born Feb.22,1818(gs) at East Randolph, died Dec.14,1885, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook a.67yrs. 9mo. 22ds., dau. of Simeon & Sarah (Linfield) White. He was a shoe cutter in 1850, lived in same house with his father. Child of Royal & Serena A. born at Randolph (not recorded) Ezra Newton (Oct.18),1839(gs), m. Jun.29,1865 at Randolph, Betsey Jane (or Jennie) Vining (1842-1914). He died Nov.8,1920, gs., at Holbrook. Had a dau. Mary V. & son Charles White Thayer._ Thayer 4824 Elisha Wales8(E. Wales) (Ezra7-6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Aug.8,1815(gs) at Randolph. died "E. Wales" Nov.6,1891, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married Nov.16,1836 at Randolph, Mary Ann Pratt, born Mar.31,1818(gs), died Apr.22,1889(gs), Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Benjamin & Silence (Thayer) Pratt. He was a laborer, resided on Franklin St. in 1845, a shoe cutter in 1850, next house to his father. "Only child" of E. Wales & Mary Ann born at Randolph Elisha Wales Apr.23,1845(gs), died 1874(gs) at Holbrook, m. Sep.8,1869 at Randolph, Ellen W. Vining(gs) (-) at Holbrook. Thayer 4825 Bradford8 (Otis7Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born about (Apr.4),1817(gs) at Randolph. died Jun.26,1879 a.62yrs. 2mo. 22ds. at Holbrook, (1879, gs.), Union Cem. married May 21,1839 at Randolph, Angeline Linfield, born (May 7),1819(gs), died 1903, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Zeno & Angeline (Thayer) Linfield). He was a shoe maker, resided on So. Main St., boot maker in 1850. Children of Bradford & Angeline born at Randolph Ann Eliza May 29,1843, died ("Eliza Ann") Apr.23,1852 a.9 at Stoughton, buried Union Cem., Holbrook. Francis Bradford 1850, died -1930, gs., Union Cem., m. Melinda C. - (1854-1927, gs). Fred W. 1854, died Apr.24,1864 a.10 at Randolph. _ Thayer 4826 George Washington8 (Samuel7Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born (about Oct.),1817(gs) at Randolph. died Mar.11,1873 a.55yrs. 5mo. at Randolph, gs. (1873) Central Cem. married intention Apr.23,1843 at Randolph, Mary Jane Hussey of Auburn, Me., born 1818(gs) in Maine, died 1887(gs) Central Cem., dau. of -. He was a cordwainer, resided on No. Main St. in 1847, boot manufacturer in 1850. He left a will dated Jan.4,1873, proved May 14,1873 mentioning three children, Lucy Jane Davis wife of Isaac S. Davis, S. Weston Thayer & Minnie L. Thayer and his wife M. Jane Thayer. Children of George W. & M. Jane born at Randolph Lucy Jane Dec.7,1847, m. Isaac S. Davis. Minnie L. 1855(gs), died 1885, gs., Central Cem. S. Weston 1857(gs), died 1901, gs., Central Cem. Thayer 4827 Lewis B.8 (Lewis7Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born about 1819 died (living in Southboro in 1891). married 1st Aug.29,1839 at Randolph, Eleanor Ludden, born about 1819 at Randolph, died "Ellen" Dec.1,1854 a.36 at Framingham (Randolph V.R.), dau. of Samuel & Mary (Hayden) Ludden. married 2nd -. He was a cordwainer, resided on South St. in 1847, shoe maker in 1850, Samuel Ludden aged 63 lived with them. Children of Lewis B. & Eleanor or Ellen born at Randolph Nelson L. about 1842 (Randolph Rebellion Rec.), m. Aug.19,1862 at Quincy, Fanny R. Fogg "both of Randolph". Ellen Frances Feb.24,1844 (Eleanor F. in 1850 census) - (daughter) Jan.29,1847 (Mary A. in 1850 census) Genevra Sep.6,1847 - son (Walter R.) Apr.21,1849, m. (Walter R.) a.23, Jul.3,1873 at Ashland, Ida L. Whitehouse a.17, dau. of Anthony & Sarah. Child of Lewis B. & - Eva M. died Jun.6,1873 a.12-9-12 at Clinton, buried at Ashland. _ Thayer 4828 Leonard8 (Leonard7Ezra6Micah5John4Richard3-2-1) born Apr.27,1819 at Braintree (gs. and Randolph Rebellion Rec.) died Oct.11,1895 a.76yrs. 5mo. 15ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. married Sep.9,1840 at Stoughton, Norah Jones of Randolph, born Sep.5,1821(gs) in Nova Scotia, died Jul.25,1883 a.61yrs. 10mo. 20ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem., dau. of (probably) John & Jane (Sweet) Jones of Nova Scotia & Randolph. He was a boot maker, resided on Plymouth St., Holbrook, was in Co. D 4th Regt. and Co. E 35th Regt. Mass.: (G.A.R., gravestone). He was a boot maker in 1850 on North St. Children of Leonard & Nora born at Randolph George Burder (twin), died Sep.2,1843 (or Sep.1, a.1yr. 5mo., Holbrook Ch.Rec.), gs., Union Cem. Francis Leonard (twin), died Nov.26,1843 (Nov.21, a.19mo., Holbrook Ch.Rec), gs., Union Cem. Henry Wales Sep.17,1844, died Sep.15,1900 a.55-11-29 at Togus, Me., buried in Randolph. Ellen Maris May 28,1848 Emma Jennie about Jul.1,1855, was adopted by her aunt & uncle Webster Sylvester & Ellen J. (Jones) Wales of Abington. She died Jun.24,1902 a.46-11-23, single, at Monson, insane. Thayer 4829 Joel8 (Joel7Richard6-5John4Richard3-2-1) born Aug.16,1817 (Bridgewater V.R.) died Mar.21,1864 a.47, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married intention Nov.29,1840 at Randolph, Caroline S.L.(or A.) Orcutt of Boston, born - about 1817, died -, dau. of - & Sarah (B.) Orcutt. He was a shoe cutter, of W. Randolph in 1843, a boot manufacturer in 1850, and Sarah B. Orcutt aged 65 lived with them. Children of Joel Jr. & Caroline S.A.(or L.) born at Randolph - infant daughter born & died Jul.20,1842, gs., Central Cem. Edwin Augustus Apr.17,1843 _ Thayer 4830 Quincy8 (Barzillai7Barnabas6Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born 1806(gs) (Weymouth V.R.), or about Dec.2,1804 (according to age at death). died Jul.13,1871 a.66yrs. 7mo. 12ds., gs., Abington (or Jul.14,1871, gs., Highland Cem., South Weymouth). married Jul.20,1823 at Weymouth, Eliza Hayden, born Jan.7,1804 at Braintree, died Nov.21,1870 a.66yrs. 10mo. 11ds., gs., Highland Cem., South Weymouth, dau. of Job & Persis (Thayer) Hayden. He removed to Braintree about 1833 when he bought a house and land on Pond St. Mar.27,1833, of Thomas O. Penniman (N.D. 100-49). Children of Quincy & Eliza born at Weymouth Asaph about 1823, died Jul.13,1827 a.4, gs., Highland Cem., So. Weymouth. Eliza J. about Feb.1825, died Aug.28(or 29),1826 a.1yr. 6mo., gs., Highland Cem. Elizabeth Jane Mar.6,1827, m. Aug.9,1848 at Weymouth, Curtis C. Cady a.32, of Plymouth, s. Eleazer & Mary of Windsor. Emeline Frances Mar.29,1829, died Jun.28,1847 a.18yrs. 3mo. at Weymouth. Caroline P. Nov.20,1830, m. May 22,1851 at Braintree, Levi C. Wild a.29, of Weymouth, s. Atherton. Quincy May 14,1834, m. Sep.15,1853 at Braintree, Anna French Thayer (1833-1894, gs), daughter of Ansel8 & Sarah (Arnold) Thayer (Shadrach7Isaac6Zachariah5- 4Richard3-2-1). He died 1867, gs., Pond St. Cem., Braintree (not in V.R.). They had sons Ansel Frederic & Loring Winthrop Thayer. George H. (according to Hist. of Weymouth). Thayer 4831 Luther8 (Luther7-6Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) born April 1818 at Braintree (not recorded). died Dec.9,1896 a.78yrs. 8mo. married "Luther 2nd." intention Aug.29,1841, Elizabeth Delano Pratt of Hanson, born 1815, died Jun.3,1881 a.65yrs. 9mo. 16ds. at Braintree, gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Nathaniel & Clarissa (Bonney) Pratt of Hanson. He was a boot maker & farmer, resided on Hayward St., a boot maker in 1850 in same house with Barker Cook. He left a will dated Sep.8,1896 mentioning his daughter Myra E. wife of Myron L. Hobart, and he was trustee for the sons Freeman L. & Henry Austin Thayer. (continued)_ Thayer 4831 (continued) Children of Luther & Elizabeth D. born at Braintree Freeman L. about 1843 Sarah Elizabeth Dec.20,1844, died May 26,1849 a.4yrs. 5mo. 7ds. Nathaniel Pratt Mar.15,1848, died Sep.22,1851 a.3yrs. 6mo. 5ds. (Oct.22, gravestone). Joseph Veazie Feb.1,1851, died Mar.16,1851 a.1mo. 14ds. Henry Austin Aug.28,1852 Myra Elizabeth Jul.12,1857, m. May 18,1880, Myron L. Hobart, a.27. Thayer 4832 Erastus8 (Elisha7Simeon6-5John4Richard3-2-1) born Nov.7,1816 died Aug.31,1881 at Wentworth, N.H. married 1st Sep.19,1839, Sarah F. Denton, born Aug.25,1820, died Aug.15,1852 a.31yrs. 11mo. 21ds., dau. of John & Hannah (Penniman) Denton. married 2nd Elvira Whitcher, born - at Wentworth, N.H., died Jan.11,1898 a.88yrs. 27ds., at Wentworth, N.H., dau. of Henry & Betsey (Saunders) Whitcher. He was a boot maker in 1850 on Liberty St. Children of Erastus & Sarah born at Braintree Marilla Feb.25,1840 George May 13,1841, m. Mary A. (Daniels) Fitts. Maria about 1843. Thayer 4833 Danforth (or Danford)8 (Elisha7Simeon6-5John4Richard3-2-1) born Jan.26,1819(gs) at Randolph. died May 24,1870 a.51yrs. 3mo. 28ds., at Randolph, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married 1st Oct.19,1843 at Randolph, Naomi R. Hersey, born Oct.5,1822(gs) at Boston, died Feb.7,1853 a.30yrs. 3mo., at Weymouth, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Galen & Mary (-) Hersey. married 2nd Catherine Norton, born Aug.14,1820(gs), died Feb.16,1897, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. He was a cordwainer, resided on Plymouth St., near Franklin St. (Holbrook) in 1845, a boot maker in 1850. (continued)_ Thayer 4833 (continued) Children of Danforth & Naomi born at Randolph Elisha Gayland Aug.29,1845 (Jul.30, gravestone), died Nov.2,1859 a.14yrs. 3mo. 1d.(gs), Holbrook. Mary N. Sep.1,1851, died Dec.1,1859 a.8yrs. 2mo.(gs), Holbrook. Child of Danforth & Catherine Willie born & died 1862, gs., Holbrook. Thayer 4834 Nathaniel James8 (Elihu7Calvin6Nathaniel5-4-3John4Richard2-1) born Dec.22,1819 at Braintree (not recorded), bapt. Jul.6,1828, Union Ch., E. Braintree. died - married 1st Clara Emilie Gilles of Baltimore, Md., born -, died about 1861, dau. of Henry Noel & - Gilles who came from France after Napoleonic War. married 2nd about 1868 -. He returned to Braintree after 1st wife's death with the children, but returned to Baltimore at 2nd marriage. Children of Nathaniel J. & Clara E.G. + Edmund Gilles Mar.5,1849 at or near Baltimore, Md. Clara Emily Gilles Nov.1,1852 at or near Baltimore, Md., died single Dec.29,1947 a.95 at Brookline. School teacher at Wollaston School for 35 or 40 years, bur. Mt. Wollaston Cem. She retired in 1922 and lived in Boston. She was my first school teacher. _ Thayer 4835 Josiah Quincy8 (Josiah7Timothy6Josiah5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born about 1819 at Randolph. died Mar.31,1902 a.83yrs. 9mo. 27ds. at Holbrook. married Nov.11,1841 at Stoughton, Asenath Betsey G. Pool, born 1822 at Braintree, died Jan.5,1907 a.84yrs. 11mo. 21ds. at Braintree, buried Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Benjamin W. & Betsey (Belcher) Pool. He was a cordwainer, resided on Pine St. (Holbrook) in 1841, boot maker in 1850. Children of Josiah Q. & Asenath B. born at Randolph Montraville Barry Feb.6,1843 (Thayer Gen.), died Jun.17,1847 a.7yrs. 4mo. 12ds. at Randolph (4yrs. 4mo., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Edith Louisa Jun.13,1846, died Jun.10,1847 a.11mo. 26ds. at Randolph. Maynard Clarence Sep.10,1852, m. 1st Dora Fouche, m. 2nd Sarah Holbrook, dau. of Elisha & Sarah J. (Curtis) Holbrook. He died about 1936 at Holbrook & she died Nov.23,1939 a.69 at Holbrook, struck by an automobile. Clifford P. Jul.19,1856. Thayer 4836 Charles8 (Luther7Isaac6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Jun.27,1801 at Randolph. died Oct.13,1875 a.74yrs. 3mo. 18ds., gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married 1st Apr.2,1829 at Randolph, Martha Hayden Alden, born 1811 (Alden Mem.)(bapt. Sep.27,1818 at Randolph), died Apr.4,1833 a.22yrs. 5mo., gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Calvin & Martha (Hayden) Alden. married 2nd Aug.19,1835 at Randolph, Martha Dady, born 1803, died Aug.23,1878 a.74yrs. 8mo., gs., Central Cem., dau. of -. He was a boot cutter in 1850. Child of Charles & Martha H. born at Randolph Charles Frederick bapt. Aug.12,1832, died Nov.30,1833 a.1yr. 7mo., gs., Central Cem. Children of Charles & Martha (2nd wife) Martha died Nov.3,1840 a.4yrs. 2mo., gs., Central Cem. Charles Luther May 18,1841 (Randolph Rebellion Rec.), died Dec.33,1863 a.21yrs. 7mo. 5ds., gs. Central Cem._ Thayer 4837 Isaac8 (Isaac7-6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born 1805 (gravestone) at Randolph. died Jan.12,1892 a.86yrs. 5mo. 7ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. married Mar.15,1829 at Randolph, Caroline Beamis, born 1811(gs) at Stoughton, died Jan.13,1879 a.67yrs. 1mo. 24ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem., dau. of John & Silence (Wales) Beamis. He resided on No. Main St., Randolph, was a boot cutter in 1850. Children of Isaac Jr. & Caroline born at Randolph (not recorded)(except last) Thomas B. about 1830 (Rand. Rebellion Rec.), m. Jun.3,1866 at Boston, Lucinda L. Harndon a.32, of Dorchester, born in Newton, dau. of Daniel & Lavina. Mary F. (about May 25),1832(gs), m. Nov.19,1854 at Braintree, Benjamin G. Veazie as 2nd wife. She died Dec.29,1879(gs) a.47-7-4. Isaac 1835(gs), died single Sep.6,1892 a.56yrs. 8mo. 28ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. George Wales about Aug.1838, died single Jan.14,1864 a.26 at Quincy, (a.25yrs. 5mo., gs., Central Cem.). Caroline B. 1841(gs) (Central Cem.) Abby Jan.1,1845, died Jan.3,1848 a.3 at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. Thayer 4838R Luther French8 (Isaac7-6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Dec.19,1808(gs) at Randolph. died Aug.31,1885 a.76yrs. 8mo. 15ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. married 1st Sep.18,1828 at Randolph, Harriet Carter, born -, died Jul.9,1835 a.25, gs., Central Cem., dau. of -. married 2nd Apr.9,1836 at Medford, Susanna (Hitchborn) Elms, widow of -, born 1807(gs), died Jun.6,1894 a.86yrs. 8mo. 11ds. at Randolph, (gs) Central Cem., dau. of - Hitchborn. Luther French Thayer son of Isaac was baptized at Randolph Aug.3,1823. He was postmaster at Randolph for a time. Went to California about 1850, returned east, resided in Boston & Charlestown, died at Randolph poor house, was a boot cutter in 1850 at Randolph. (continued)_ Thayer 4838R (continued) Children of Luther F. & Harriet born at Randolph (not recorded) Henry Carter 1832(gs), m. May 10,1866 at Randolph, Matilda J. Palmer (1839-1920). He died 1905, gs., Central Cem. Luther died Aug.16,1835 a.1mo. 11ds., gs., Central Cem. Harriet C. about 1832, m. Frederick a. Symonds. She died Jul.24,1854 a.22, gs., Central Cem. Children of Luther F. & Susanna born at Randolph (not recorded)(except 1st) Ignatius (see over) about 1840 Susan H. May 19,1845, m. - [very faint] Geo. Tracy??? Luther died Sep.16,1847 a.1mo. Emma W. Nov.19,1850(gs), m. Asa W. Thompson. She died Apr.26,1887, gs., Central Cem. (cont. over) 4838 Dexter H. died Sep.22,1842 a.4yrs. 7mo., gs. Central Cem. Susanna H (or M.) died Jan.23,1843 a.6mo., " ". Thayer 4839 Adoniram8 (Isaac7-6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born 1813(gs) at Randolph. died Dec.23,1895 a.82yrs. 8mo. 14ds. at Randolph, gs. Central Cem. married, Louisa Packard, born 1817(gs), died 1901, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of -. Adoniram & Louisa Thayer joined the South Church, Braintree May 15,1842, and she was dismissed to Randolph Church Jun.21,1853 and he was asked to withdraw. He was a boot manufacturer in 1850 on No. Main St., Randolph. Children of Adoniram & Louisa born at Braintree (not recorded) & Randolph Charles Packard 1838(gs)(Randolph Rebellion Rec.), died 1916(gs), m. Mary White. Hiram 1841, bapt. Aug.21,1842 So. Cong. Ch. Braintree, with Charles P. Hannah F. May 8,1843 (State House Copy). Edward Mar.3,1845, died Oct.17,1847 a.2 at Randolph "Edward Franklin Thayer" (gs). Edward Franklin Apr.12,1848 at Randolph. James Frederick 1850(gs), died 1925, gs., Central Cem. Gustavus Sep.19,1854 at Randolph, m. Mary E. - and had a son Dwight F. Thayer (1876-1896)(gs)._ Thayer 4840R Ephraim F.8 (Isaac7-6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born 1814(gs) at Randolph. died 1902, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., Quincy. married Oct.4,1840 at Stoughton, Mary Ann Fosbury (or Fosberry), born 1822(gs) in Dover, England, died Jun.21,1899 a.76yrs. 5mo. 10ds. at Boston or Quincy (rec. at both), 1899, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., dau. of John & Christina (Everett) Fosbury. He was a boot cutter in 1850 at Randolph. Ephraim F. Thayer & Caroline E. Stetson had marriage intention Feb.2,1834 at Randolph "Certificate not issued." The 1st three daughters were baptized Nov.7,1852 at So. Church, Braintree. Children of Ephraim F. & Mary A. born at Randolph & Braintree Edward 1843 Luther F. Sep.26,1845 at Randolph, died Jun.5,1846 a.8mo. at Randolph. Ann Maria Jul.5,1847 at Randolph, m. - Boyce. She died 1877, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. Abby Florence Aug.3,1849 at Randolph, died "Abigail" Sep.27,1861 a.12 at Randolph. Christina Isabelle Apr.26,1851 Mary Alice Feb.10,1853 Harriet Frances Jan.6,1855 at Braintree. - (daughter) Sep.15,1856, at Braintree, died same day. Carrie A. Aug.7,1857 at Braintree, died single 1882, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. (Cont. over) 4840 Blanche Maud Dec.6,1859 at Braintree. Ada Elizabeth Oct.9,1861 at Braintree, died single 1901, gs. Mt. Wollaston Cem. Abbie Florence May 6,1864 at Braintree, m. Dec.22,1886 Rufus Bates as 1st wife. She died Apr.18,1891. Mabel Everett Sep.26,1866 at Braintree, died 1896, gs. Mt. Wollaston Cem. Thayer 4841 Jonathan8 (Jonathan7Abraham6-5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1) born Apr.20,1823 (Thayer Memorial) or Apr.22,1824 (Vinton Memorial). died Apr.23,1881 a.58yrs. 3ds. at Braintree,(gs., Pond St. Cem.) married Jan.2,1845 at Braintree, Sarah Elizabeth Vinton (or Sarah Thankful Vinton (Vinton Mem.), born Feb.11,1826 (Vinton Mem.), died -, dau. of Capt. Edward Mills & Thankful (Joy) Vinton. He was in Brig. 1st Div. 2 A.G., in Civil War, gravestone (GAR), Pond St. Cemetery. He was a boot maker in 1850 census, aged 27 years, in South Braintree. (continued)_ Thayer 4841 (continued) Children of Jonathan & Sarah Elwyn Henry Jul.5,1852 at Braintree, m. Jul.12,1872, Annie Cook. Annie Cora Nov.5,1855 at Waterville, Maine, m. May 29,1874, Edward Henry Drinkwater, as 2nd wife. Elwyn & Annie had at Braintree Eva R., Sep.27,1873, Frank Enfield Sep.30,1875, & Arthur Channing Nov.3,1878. Thayer 4842 Robert Milton8 (Josiah7Abraham6Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Dec.19,1799 (data of S.A. Bates). died - married May 22,1818, Susanna Thayer, born Dec.24,1798 (Thayer Mem.) probably at Boston, died -, dau. of Titus6 & Susanna (Wales)(Spriggs) Thayer (Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). He was listed in the 1820 census at Braintree. Children of Robert M. & Susanna Susanna Sep.9,1818 (data of S.A. Bates)(1820, gs. -1887, Holbrook), m. Sep.18,1837 at Braintree, Jason Pratt (1814-1887) of Randolph. Lydia Jane Mar.29,1820 (data of S.A. Bates), m. George Lane. Thayer 4843 Ephraim Blanchard8 (Josiah7Abraham6Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born May 12,1804 (data of S.A. Bates). died Sep.11,1883 a.79yrs. 5mo. 20ds. at Braintree. married Jun.30,1825, Fanny Orcutt, born about 1802, died -, dau. of Micah & -. He resided on Pons St., south side, east of Town St. E. Thayer on 1832 maps. He was a boot maker in 1850 census, lived with Micah Orcutt. Children of Ephraim B. & Fanny born at Braintree Thomas L. Jan.1,1826, died Sep.11,1828. Sarah Ann Jan.11,1829. _ Thayer 4844 Josiah Warren8 (Josiah7Abraham6Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Dec.13,1811 (data of S. A. Bates), 1811(gs). married Oct.1,1835, Susanna Perkins Wild, born Feb.17,1811 (1811, gs), died Jan. (or June) 29,1865 a.53yrs. 11mo. 16ds., dau. of Atherton & Lucy (Packard) Wild. He was a boot maker, resided on Pond St., north west side, east of Town St., boot maker in 1850 census. Children of Josiah W. & Susan P. born at Braintree Warren Augustus Sep.22,1836, m. Sep.6,1870, Mercy Burbank Cobb a.33, of Carver (1837-1912). He was then of Onargo, Ill. He died Jan.14,1876 a.39yrs. 3mo., gs., Pond St. Cem. Atherton Wild Nov.1,1838, m. at Randolph, Margaret Pierce. Josiah Quincy Nov.14,1841(gs)(not recorded), died single Dec.13,1920 a.79yrs. 29ds. at Quincy, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. Susan Ellen Jul.20,1844 (not recorded) (aged 4 in 1850 census). Avis Ann Dec.8,1848, died 1933, gs., Pond St. Cem., single. School teacher. Elmer Francis Sep.2,1856, died 1927, gs., Pond St. Cem. Thayer 4845 James Madison8 (Josiah7Abraham6Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jan.22,1815 (data of S.A. Bates)(1815, gs). died Oct.3,1862 a.47yrs. 9mo. at Braintree, gs., Lakeside Cem., So. Braintree. married Nov.28,1833, Sarah R. Littlefield, born Feb.29,1817(sic) (1817, gs), died Dec.30,1891 a.74yrs. 10mo. 2ds. at Braintree, gs., Lakeside Cem., Franklin St., So. Braintree, dau. of John & Azubah (Holbrook) Littlefield. He resided on Pond St., south side opposite Town St., was a boot maker in 1850. Children of James M. & Sarah R. born at Braintree Sarah Frances Aug.1,1834, m. 1856, Ansel O. Clark of Randolph. Marietta Sep.11,1838, m. John Connell. She died 1873. _ Thayer 4846 Ens. Loring8 (Shadrach7Isaac6Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jun.17,1798 (Thayer Memorial), probably at Buckfield, Maine. died Jul.1,1877 a.79yrs. 15ds. at Medford, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married Aug.19,1821 at No. Bridgewater, Louisa Howard, born 1798, died Dec.10,1882 a.84trs. 2mo., gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Jonas & -. He was a trader in 1850 census at Randolph. Children of Loring & Louisa born at Randolph (first three from Thayer Memorial) Ann Aug.21,1822 William Loring (or Loring William) Feb.14,1824, m. int. (Loring W.) Feb.18,1849 at Randolph, Adeline Fuller. He died (Wm. L.) Oct.20,1852 a.29 at Randolph (Loring W., gs., Central Cem.). Elisena Oct.12,1829, m. Mar.28,1849 at Randolph, William C. Stoddard a.22, of Braintree, s. Ansel & Lucinda. John Francis Jun.14,1833, died Feb.1,1893, gs., Central Cem., m. Martha S. - (1834-1901, gs.) Ednah Maria died Aug.13,1838 a.3mo. (8? ds.), gs., Central Cem. Thayer 4847 Joshua8 (Shadrach7Isaac6Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jul.22,1800 (Thayer Memorial) at Randolph, or Buckfield, Me. died Apr.6,1872 a.71yrs. 8mo. 15ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. married May 19,1822 at Randolph, Melinda (or Belinda) Alden, born Mar.9,1803 (Thayer Mem.) (bapt. Jun.12,1803), died Dec.21,1887 a.84yrs. 9mo. 22ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem., dau. of Silas & Polly (French) Alden. He was a shoe manufacturer, resided at No. Main St. & New St. in 1843, a boot cutter in 1850. Children of Joshua & Melinda born probably at Randolph George Henry Sep.30,1824 (Thayer Mem.), m. int. Dec.3,1848 at Randolph, Mary A. Thayer (1828-1895) of Dorchester, dau. of Minot7 (Beza6Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) Thayer. He died Feb.3,1883 a.58-4-14, at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. Sarah Elizabeth Feb.8,1829 (Thayer Mem. & gs.), m. Jan.11,1849 at Randolph, Hiram Franklin Wales, a.20, s. Hiram & Sally. (continued)_ Thayer 4847 (continued) Augusta Oct.18,1830 (Thayer Mem.) (1831, gs.), died Oct.30,1896 a.65-0-12, single, gs., Central Cem., non-compos. Leonard Alden Jun.30,1834 (Alden Memorial). Resided in Stoughton 1872. Thomas H. Barton Apr.2,1836 (Alden Memorial), m. Mar.3,1861 at Randolph, Adeline L. Howland, a.16, dau. of Charles & Bathsheba. Ednah Maria Mar.10,1841 (Alden Memorial) Albert Nov.16,1843 at Randolph, m. Mary L. Wilson of Dorchester (1844-1925). He died 1913, gs., Central Cem. Resided in Boston 1872. Thayer 4848 Ansel8 (Shadrach7Isaac6Zachariah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jul.14,1802 at Randolph (data of S.A. Bates). died Apr.12,1881 a.78yrs. 8mo. 29ds. at Braintree, gs., Pond St. Cem. married Jun.8,1824 at Randolph, Sarah Arnold of Braintree ("Ansel Thayer of Boston"), born Jun.6,1804 (data of S.A. Bates & Vinton Mem.), died Jun.12,1881 a.77yrs. 6ds., at Braintree, gs., Pond St. Cem., dau. of John Vinton & Anna (French) Arnold. He resided at his death on Crescent Ave., So. Braintree in a place owned by his father, was a boot and shoe maker. His obituary in Braintree Observer written by S.A. Bates says "He had eleven children, seven sons and four daughters one of whom died in infancy and seven between the ages of 23 and 28 leaving only three daughters to mourn his loss. Four of his sons enlisted in the Civil War and two were killed on the field of battle." His will dated Feb.23,1881 mentions his daughters Maria L. Jenkins, Ann F. Adams, grand daughter Etta Crane, wife Sarah, and daughter Eliza M. Sanborn. A boot maker in 1850. Thayer 4849 Children of Ansel & Sarah born at Braintree Maria Louisa Jan.8,1825, m. Dec.30,1852, Joseph Jenkins. John Vinton Arnold Oct.14,1826, died single Dec.30,1851, gs., Pond St. Cem. Anson Howard Sep.13,1828, m. Mary B. Smith, had a son Anson Vinton, born California, died Sep.28,1857 a.2 at Braintree. Anson H. Thayer died Feb.25,1857 a.28yrs. 4mo., gs., Pond St. Cem. (continued)_ Thayer 4849 (continued) Demaris Arnold Feb.13,1831, m. May 22,1852, George S. Johnson. She died Jan.17,1859 a.27. Anna French Dec.18,1832, m. 1st Sep.15,1853, Quincy9 Thayer, (Quincy8Barzillai7Barnabas6Richard5John4Richard3-2-1) m. 2nd Nov.13,1872, Frederick A. Adams. Columbus Randolph Jan.8,1835, died Jun.12,1836, gs., Pond St. Cem. George Frederic Mar.29,1837, died single, Apr.1,1865 a.28, in Virginia, gs., Pond St. Cem. He enlisted 1863 at San Francisco, Cal. was in Co. F 2nd Cavalry. Loring Winthrop Jul.10,1839, died single Sep.30,1864 in Virginia a.25yrs. 2mo., gs., Pond St. Cem., Co. E. 33rd. Regt. - (dau)(Eliza Mary) Sep.10,1841, m. May 10,1866, Richard M. Sanborn a.30, born North Hampton, N.H. -(son) Lucien (or Lucius) Manlius Nov.29,1843, m. Apr.17,1870, Lydia A. Simonds a.22. He died Sep.14,1870, a.26yrs. 10mo. Was in Co. I 42nd Regt. Charles Spenser Dec.19,1846 (not recorded), died single Apr.2,1870 a.23yrs. 3mo. 14ds. (23yrs. 10mo., gs., Pond St. Cem.), depot master. Was in Co. K 3rd Cav. Thayer 4850 George W.8 (Elisha7Zachariah6-5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Oct.23,1804. died May 21,1874 a.70 at Braintree, gs., Elm St. Cem. "Killed by cars" (railroad). married Mar.29,1826, Nancy Ann Hollis, born (about Mar.),1802(gs), died Jan.2,1888 a.85yrs. 10mo., gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Capt. John & Polly (French) Hollis. Resided at 317 Washington St., west side, north of Elm St. in a one story house where his grandson's widow Mrs. Mary W. Jennings now (1950) lives. He was a boot crimper in 1850 census. Children of George W. & Nancy A. born at Braintree Susan Ann Feb.5,1831, m. May 20,1855, Samuel W. Jennings. Nancy Rosetta bapt. Jul.24,1837, died Aug.2,1837 a.10 weeks (Ch.Rec.). _ Thayer 4851 Elisha Strong8 (Elisha7Zachariah6-5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jun.19,1817. died May 13,1900 a.82yrs. 10mo. 24ds. at Braintree, gs., Elm St. Cem. married Sep.25,1839 at Braintree (also in Weymouth Rec.) Maria Fay White, born Jul.31,1821, died Dec.6,1893 a.72yrs. 4mo. 6ds. at Braintree, gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Alexander & Tirzah (Tirrell) White. He resided on Washington St. #265(+/-), west side in a house now (1950) standing south of Common St., next south of the residence of his grand daughter Mrs. Sophie (Thayer) Blunt (#259) Washington St. He was a boot maker in 1850 in same house with Daniel H. Denton at 259 Washington St., next north. Only child of Elisha Strong & Maria F. born at Braintree + Henry Strong Feb.3,1840. Thayer 4852 Elias Moore8 (Elisha7Zachariah6-5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Dec.31,1823 died Feb.11,1903 a.79yrs. 1mo. 11ds. at Braintree. married 1st Oct.26,1848 at Quincy (Bethany Cong. Ch. Rec.) Elvira Thayer, born at Charlestown, died Nov.18,1857 a.29 at Braintree, dau. of Melvin7 & Elvira (Healey) Thayer (Benjamin6-5-4Richard3-2-1) married 2nd May 12,1864, Ellen Maria Richards a.20, born at Sharon, died Nov.7,1903 a.60yrs. 2mo. 28ds. at Braintree, dau. of Dea. Lewis & Anna (A.?)L. (Denton) Richards. He resided on Washington St. next south of his brother Elisha Strong Thayer, was a boot maker in 1850. Children of Elias M. & Ellen M. born at Braintree - son born & died Sep.26,1864 Mary White Dec.10,1878, m. Oct.8,1899, Ralph L. McGlauflin a.18. She died at the homestead Dec.19,1948. Had 10 children. _ Thayer 4853 Ira8 (Levi7-6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Nov.2,1801 died Jan.19,1887 a.85yrs. 2mo. 17ds. at Randolph, gs., Pond St. Cem., Braintree. married 1st Jul.7,1824, Sarah Thayer, born - about 1806, died -, dau. of Calvin6 & Hannah (Nash) Thayer (Nathaniel5-4-3Rich.2-1). married 2nd intention Apr.26,1861, Charlotte Dean. Resided in Sylvanus Ludden house, Washington St. S. of Cranberry Brook, there in 1856, but it burned then. He resided on Pond St. in a house of his father's until it burned, then went to Randolph and lived on the corner of North & -Sts. A. farmer in 1850 census at Braintree. Children of Ira & Sarah born at Braintree Sarah Maria Jun.24,1825, m. May 27,1847, Martin M. Wait a.22, of Easton, s. Isaac N. & Sally. Sylvanus Feb.7,1829, a boot maker in 1850. Thayer 4854 Amasa8 (Levi7-6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Jul.6,1806 died Mar.1,1880 a.73yrs. 8mo. 13ds., gs., Pond St. Cem. married 1st Oct.2,1827 at Randolph, Charlotte Holbrook "both of Braintree" (Nov.6, Holbrook Ch.Rec), born Sep.1,1806, died Mar.12,1866 a.59yrs. 6mo. 12ds., gs., Pond St. Cem., dau. of Abiah & Mary (Thayer) Holbrook. married 2nd Oct.11,1868, Rebecca Jane (Wild) Parker a.49, widow of Moses Parker, born Feb.21,1821, died May 19,1899 a.79yrs. 4mo. 28ds. at Braintree, dau. of Elisha & Caroline (Healey) Wild. He resided on Washington St., west side, Braintree Highlands, near Holbrook line, a farmer in 1850. He left a will dated Dec.2,1879, proved 1880 mentioning wife Rebecca J., grand children Henry W. Wild, Marietta H. Lincoln, & Lizzie Ellen Wild children of L.F. Wild and my daughter Charlotte E. Wild, and son Amasa S. Thayer. Children of Amasa & Charlotte born at Braintree Charlotte Maria Sep.10,1828, died Oct.15,1828 a.5 weeks. Charlotte Ellen Mar.17,1830, m. Oct.4,1849, Ludovicus F. Wild, a.24, of Randolph, s. Ludovicus & Mehitable. Amasa Stetson Mar.25,1835, died - Amasa Stetson Jun.12,1843, m. Nov.29,1865, Anna Maria Leonard (1843-1910). He died 1920, gs., Pond St. Cem. _ Thayer 4855 Henry Dearborn8 (Samuel7-6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born 1817(gs) at Randolph. died 1910, gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married Nov.11,1838 at Randolph, Sarah Clark, born 1821(gs), died 1898, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of -. He was a boot maker in 1850, resided on North St. at south corner of Oak St., house still standing 1955. Children of Henry D. & Sarah born at Randolph Rachel A. about 1839, m. Nov.11,1861 at Randolph, Ira DeWitt Page a.23, born Barre, Vt., s. Daniel & Aurora D. She died Sep.1,1868 a.29 at Randolph. Mary Sargent 1841(gs), m. Aug.23,1866 at Randolph, Henry O. Martin a.31, of Newton, b. Jericho, Vt., s. Hiram J. & Harriet (Oakes) Martin. She died 1868(gs), Central Cem. Charles Henry Jun.26,1843, m. Angeline L. Bryant (1853-1924). He died 1930, gs., Central Cem. Winslow Watson Apr.8,1845. Thayer 4856 Frederick Hewitt8 (William Sturgis7Gideon6-5-4Cornelius2Richard1) born Aug.24,1870. died Apr.9,1957 a.87, killed on R.R. track near Union St., So. Braintree. married Jun.14,1894, Sarah Frances Savil a.20, born -, died Oct.27,1945 at Braintree. Howard S. Living 1957 at Glastonbury, Conn. Thayer 4857 Charles Edward8 (Charles7(?)Job6Gideon5-4Cornelius2Richard1) born Mar.10,1819 (data of S.A. Bates) died Nov.7,1880 a.61yrs. 7mo. 28ds. at Braintree, died at Taunton asylum. married May 1,1842, Mary Brackett Bowditch, born Oct.28,1815, died Dec.2,1872 a.57yrs. 1mo. 3ds. at Boston, gs., Elm St. Cem., Braintree, dau. of John & Rachel (Belcher) Bowditch. He was a shoe maker in 1844, a boot maker in 1850 & resided with his father. (continued)_ Thayer 4857 (continued) Child of Charles Edward & Mary B. born at Braintree Mary Kendall Jun.1,1844, m. Jun.15,1862, Edward M. Tucker a.28, of Boston, born at Westbrook, Me. Thayer 4858 Edmund Gilles9 (Nathaniel James8Elihu7Calvin6Nathaniel5-4-3Richard2-1) born Mar.5,1849 at or near Baltimore, Md., died - married, Florence Hamilton, born 1850 at Richland West River, Maryland, died Jun.1932 at Wellesley, Mass., dau. of -. Resided in Wollaston. She lived there for 40 years. Children of Edmund G. & Florence H. Nathaniel A. Grad. at Harvard 1902, died Sep.1925 at N.Y.C.. Railroad & subway engineer. Buried Mt. Wollaston Cem. Lucien H. Editor of Boston Globe. Living 1947 at Waban. Gordon W. Living 1947 at Cleveland, Ohio. Frederick G. Living 1947 at Brookline. Elizabeth Hamilton Oct.9,1878 at Braintree, m. Raymond E. Huntington of Wellesley Hills. - daughter m. Clifford Taylor of Braintree. Thayer 4859 Henry Strong9 (Elisha Strong8Elisha7Zachariah6-5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Feb.3,1840. died Mar.8,1905 a.65yrs. 1mo. 6ds. at Braintree. married Jan.17,1872, Indiana Gifford a.27, born Nov.13,1843 (State House Copy) in the Gen. Sylvanus Thayer birth place, So. Braintree, died Aug.27,1935 a.92 at Braintree, dau. of Charles & Mary (Reed) Gifford. He resided at 259 Washington St., west side, south of Common St. where his daughter Mrs. Arthur Blunt now (1950) resides. His wife was born in the ancient Gen. Sylvanus Thayer birth place on Washington St., So. Braintree. Children of Henry S. & Indiana born 1st three at Chicago, last at Braintree Maria A. Oct.30,1872 at Chicago, Ill. Residing single at Boston in 1935. (continued)_ Thayer 4859 (continued) Henry Augustus Aug.31,1873 at Chicago, Ill., died 1913. Sophie Gifford Sep.23,1875 at Chicago, Ill., m. - Arthur Blunt. Resides on the homestead (1950). 3 children. Elisha Nye Oct.18,1884 at Braintree. Residing 1950 at San Jose, California. Thayer - Unplaced 4860 Lewis (-? born about 1809 in Massachusetts. died Jan.22,1853 a.44 at Braintree Neck (Quincy Patriot of -)(not in Mass. V.R.). married May 18,1834 at Quincy, Fanny Bent, born Oct.8,1806 at Quincy, died Apr.30,1891 a.83yrs. 6mo. 22ds. at Quincy, widow, dau. of Lemuel & Mary (Pratt) Bent. He was a blacksmith in 1848 & 1850, lived at Braintree Neck in same house with his mother in law. Children of Lewis & "Anna" (sic), first three recorded at Braintree (or Fanny for others) (Fanny M. in 1850 census) Maria Jul.3,1836, m. 1st "Maria F." Apr.10,1853 at Braintree, Luther M. Richards a.23, s. Joseph & Louisa, m. 2nd Jul.12,1868 at Braintree, Oliver H. Perry Niles. Sarah Ann May 31,1838, m. Apr.30,1858 at Quincy, James Hall a.22, b. Camden, Me., s. John & Frances. Emily Oct.3,1840, m. Thomas Seabury. James L. about 1842, m. Nov.15,1870 at Quincy, Priscilla O. (Bacon) Freeman a.30, dau. - Freeman? & Sarah. Elmira Dec.1845 at Quincy(V.R.) (Almira in 1850 census), died single. Charles H. Apr.19,1848 (State Copy -1847 duplicate) at Braintree, m. Fanny Newton. George Edgar Oct.11,1851 at Braintree, died a.21. _ Thayer - Unplaced 4861R Otis (-? born about 1797 at Weymouth, according to death records of sons George & David. died Aug.19,1841 a.44 at Quincy "Laborer, delirium tremors". married Dec.1,1819 at Quincy, Rhoda Nightingale, born Nov.25,1800(gs) at Braintree, died Jan.25,1882 at Braintree, gs., Hall Cem., West Quincy, dau. of Elisha & Rhoda (French) Nightingale. She married 2nd Jan.13,1842 at Quincy, Frederick A. Trask as 2nd wife. Children of Otis & Rhoda born at Quincy, first three only on record Minot Mar.12,1820, m. int. Jul.17,1842 at Quincy, Lucy Ann Spear (not married). She married 1847 Frederick H. Garfield. Nancy Aug.27,1822, m. Jul.15,1848 at Quincy, Moses D. Swain a.23, stone cutter, of Merideth, N.H., s. Elias & Elizabeth. Mehitable N. Sep.8,1825, m. Jun.2,1844 at Quincy, Elisha Vinton Clark a.26, victualler, s. Amasa & Susanna. Both living 1896 in Illinois. David about 1826, m. 1st Sophia (or Sophronia S.-) -, b. N.H. She died Jun.12,1859 at Randolph, a.38. m. 2nd Dec.31,1860 at Pittsford, Vt. Julia S. Stiles. She died Feb.13,1880 at Braintree a.46-2-. He died Apr.11,1886 at Quincy, a.60yrs. 4mo. 22ds., stone cutter in 1850 census, he lived with John D. Thayer family. George about March 1830, m. Dec.31,1851 at Quincy, Mehitable Nightingale Hayden a.19 (over). He was a stone cutter in 1850 census, lived with mother & step father. _ Thayer 4862 Nathaniel F. died - married, Mary A. White. The following newspaper clipping attached to Card: Dated Dec.18,1941 William E. Thayer, 96 Railroad street, North Abington, died at the Plymouth County hospital following a two months illness. Mr. Thayer was 61 years old. He lived in Abington for over 14 years and was born in Braintree the son of Nathaniel F. and Mary A. (White). Mr. Thayer is survived by a son, Robert C. Thayer of Wellesley, and a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Ashman of Boston, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Rice Funeral home, 15 Webster street, Rockland, Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, with Rev. Arnold Perron of North Abington Baptist church officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove cemetery, Dorchester. Mary Louise May 31,1876 William Erasmus Apr.20,1880. Thayer 4863 Frederick A. born -, died - married, Matilda - Children of Frederick A. & Matilda born at Quincy William Albert Feb.16,1891 Lester Warren Apr.9,1894 Arthur N. Oct.3,1898 Roy Frederick Jan.10,1900. _ Thayer, Unplaced - Braintree V.R. 4864 Sarah & Enos Ludden Oct.7,1786 Abel of Weymouth & Thankful Dunham, Sep.6,1776 (error in records - not Thayer)(should be White - see Weymouth V.R.). Rachel & Ephraim Milton Jul.21,1780. Hannah & Silas Chessman May 18,1790 by Rev. Jona. Strong. Removed to Lancaster, N.H. & he d. there 1825 a.84. (perhaps dau. of Elijah). Sally & Levi Hayden int. May 8,1785 (he b. 1763). Sally & Levi Brown of Roxbury Dec.17,1797 (Ch.Rec) Elizabeth of Randolph & James Tower Jr. int. Oct.26,1799 (at both Bra. & Rand.)(He d. 1800 a.27 - Dr. Daniel Fogg, about 1801). Betsey & Caleb Hayden of Quincy int. Jun.1,1811 at Quincy (-1811 at Braintree). Miss Elizabeth & Caleb Hayden Jr. of Quincy Sep.1,1815 at Braintree (Caleb Hayden Jr.(1786-1819). Ruth & Barnabas Hayden Jun.12,1817, (he d. 1850 a.55; she d. 1843 - So. Cong. Ch.Rec.). Thirza H. & Samuel L. Snell, both of Abington (no date)(m. Jul.15,1837, V.R.)(? dau. of Zachariah of W. Bridgewater). Miss Eliza A. & Wm. P. Rice of Weymouth int. Dec.11,1847. - child of Jonathan died Jul.26,1828. Benjamin died Jun.7,1841 a.25, shoemaker, consump. (State House Copy). Mary died Aug.9,1842 a.3, scarlet fever (State House Copy). Jerusha & John Smith int. Oct.28,1769 at Brookline (m. Nov.16,1769 by S. Niles J.P.) "of Braintree". Beulah of Braintree & Josiah Marshall May 6,1768 (int. May 6, at Bra.)(Sep.1,1768 Milton Ch.Rec). Had a son Josiah b. May 24,1769 & she died Dec.2,1774 at Milton. _ Thayer, Unplaced 4865 (Quincy V.R. and Randolph V.R.) (Quincy) Miss Sally & Oliver Reed Apr.2,1812. Miss Althe Ann died Dec.1837 (a.37 in Boston -(Patriot of Dec.16), Althea Ann a.27 at Boston, Monday, C.C. of Dec.13. Waldo died Nov.14,1805 a.33 (Waldo or Waldow, paid poll tax 1794- 1801 inc., was a shoemaker. (?) Laywan (?) (Illeg.) taxed 18101 in Quincy. Zenas son of Anna Thayer bapt. Dec.5,1773 (1st Ch.Rec). (Rand.) Rebeckah died Jun.27,1832 a.33, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Miss Jane & Charles Stetson Dec.7,1834 (m. Stoughton, both of R., by Rev. I. Smith) (He d. 1843 a.36, gs., Oakland Cem. She was admtr. Nov.1842 & had 1 child & was bonded with Relief Thayer & John Niles) (perhaps dau. of, Lebbeus6 or Josiah6). Rebecca C. [int. Ruhannah] & Albert Hunt Nov.22,1836 (He d. Dec.31,1869 a.62, gs., Holbrook & she survived him. (? dau. Robert6) Nancy A. & Chester F. Woodbury Nov.17,1837 (He d. Apr.3,1846 in 28th yr., gs., Holbrook "formerly of Randolph", Sidney A. French admtr., She & 1 child survived. She m. 2nd 1898, David Linfield. Rebecca & John A. Mead of Stoughton Nov.1,1838 (No probate) Eliza Jane & Howard Shipleigh Nov.26,1840 (No probate) Anna & Simeon Dunbar of No. Bridgewater Jul.4,1841 (Mrs. Ann of Randolph - int. at No. Brw.) Ann L. & Harvey Belcher of Phila., Pa. Dec.12,1843 (No probate) (He d. 1853 a.34, gs., Cent. Cem.) _ Thayer, Unplaced 4866 (Randolph, Cont.) Martha (int. of Walpole) & Martin Gay Sep.13,1818 (They sold land 1825 on road to Theophilus Thayer, N.D. 75-97). Betsey Thayer (error)(also Ch.Rec.) (int Betsey Hayden of Braintree & Lucius Ludden Jul.29,1822 (No Probate). Caleb & Nancy Hollis of Boston int. Mar.4,1826. Hannah F. & Jefferson Belcher Mar.4,1828 (She d. Oct.14,1838 a.32, gs., Cent. Cem.). Betsey of Walpole (who is she?) and John7 Thayer, (Robert6Napthali5-4Ephraim3) int. Jul.12,1818. Rebecca & Henry L. Wilson of Weymouth int. Jul.21,1827 "Certificate not issued". Rache & Oliver H.P. Niles int. Mar.15,1840 "a hoax". Miss Abby P. & Rancel W. Jones of Stoughton int. Mar.5,1848 (No probate) (Miss Abigail of R. - Sto. V.R.). Miss Sarah F. & Adoniram Cushing int. Dec.17,1848 (No. Probate). "Sima dau. Jerh died Jul.31,1808 a.79" (Ch.Rec., Town Copy) (sic). Ebenezer Jr. died Oct.13,1850 a.24, husb., bootmaker, b. R., s. Ebenezer, bur. E. Cem. (Union Cem.). Philip d. Feb.13,1851 a.5mo., croup, b. R., s. Richard, bur. Cent. Cem. Alvaroda (fem.) d. Sep.22,1851 a.1, bowel comp., b. Bra., dau. G.W., bur. Cent. Cem. Asa B. d. Sep.6,1847 a.3mo. 4ds., s. Joseph & Polly. Luce dau. Zaccheus (?) indistinct, bapt. Apr.26,1772 (Ch.Rec. - Town Copy). _ Thayer, Unplaced 4867 Jonathan formerly of Braintree at So. Boston Dec.22,1834 a.29 - Col. Centinel of Dec.24. Benjamin of Braintree died a.25 in Salem - Patriot of Jun.26,1841. Mrs. Harriet T. wife of Rev. Conant Thayer (sic) a.30, in Randolph Feb.18,1837 (Patriot) (Error) Sawyer. Henry at Braintree a.29 (Patriot of Apr.7,1838). Franklin B. Feb.8,1855 a.35 in Braintree Neck, blacksmith, b. Vt., s. - & Sarah (Bra. V.R.) - a.34, stone cutter, single, Quincy V.R.) Rebecca wife Ebenezer C. Apr.20,1861 a.45 in Quincy. George H. Saunders a.25, b. Bra. & Sarah E. Thayer a.22, b. Lanesville, Jun.28,1876, Bra. Frances R. & Matthew M. Chubbuck Jun.11,1868 - Quincy. Mary F. & Hiram Holbrook Jan.2,1871 - Quincy. Elizabeth L. d. Apr.4,1887 52-1-26 - Quincy. Alfred d. Aug.31,1896 62-5- Quincy. ?Loricady?? Jun.30,1897 a.69 - Quincy [very faint] Ellen A. Hersey w. of Lewis C. Thayer 1853-1918, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. Geo. W. Thayer 1884-1917. Thayer, Unplaced 4869 (No Card # 4868 skipped??) (Braintree) Phebe A. a.30, b. Randolph m. Leroy S. Morris a.32 of Rand. b. Wey. Apr.3,1867 - Bra. Nellie d. Jun.7,1893 a.34-2-28 b. Charlestown. Charlotte A. d. Sep.5,1897 a.77-4-7 b. Sweden. Caroline C. (Sanderson) d. Jan.28,1898 a.64-7-16 b. Groton (w. Geo. W. b. Allston). Charles H. Sprague a.27 b. Bra. & Celia H. Thayer a.24 b. Bra. Sep.19,1883. (continued)_ Thayer, Unplaced 4869 (No Card # 4868 skipped??) (continued) (Randolph) Mary M. d. May 27,1866 a.29-8-11 at Rand. Mary d. Feb.25,1871 a.78-0-13 at Rand. Martin O. d. Feb.27,1873 a.39-2-2 at Rand. Mary Ann m. 1867 Daniel Faxon Jr. James M. m. 1867 Josephine D. Belcher (?Jona.7Bethuel5-4Eph.3). Henry F. m. 1867 Eliza Ann Paine. Marietta m. Aug.31,1865 Leonard A. Faunce. George Henry d. Feb.3,1883 a.58-4-14 Catherine d. Apr.21,1882 a.42-3-25 Charles H. Aug.11,1890 44-4-25, soldier. Mary Jane (Thayer) Allen Jun.29,1888 a.58-2-26 Mary Jane (Thayer) Hollis May 25,1888 79-0-13 Emma J. Jan.25,1892 45-5- Mary A. Feb.17,1895 67-0-26 E. - (male) Jan.16,1857 a.40, b. R., s. Wm. _ Thayer 4870 Thomas1 Thayer was baptized Aug.16,1596 at St. Mary's Church, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England, probably son of Richard Thayer but his parents names are not given in the register which gives in place of them the names of god parents. These were Thomas Gibbs and William Dimery. "Old Thomas Thayer" died Jun.2,1665 at Braintree, Mass. He married Apr.13,1618 at Thornbury, Gloucestershire, Margery Wheeler, born -, died Feb.11,1672 (1672/3); or Feb.13, (duplicate record) at Braintree, Mass. She was daughter of Abel and Jane (Shepard) Wheeler of Thornbury. Thomas Thayer is first of record in America Feb.24,1639(40), when he was granted land at Mt. Wollaston (Braintree) "Thomas Tayer for 9 heads, and 40 acres more, there being in all 76 acres upon the same convenient of 3 shillings p. acre." (Boston Rec. Com. Report Vol.2). This grant became his homestead and part of it remained with the male line of his descendants until about 1875, (Thomas1Shadrach2Ephraim3James4Solomon5Jechonias6). It was located on Elm St., Braintree, along the Monatiquot River a little east of Braintree R.R. station. The first house was located between Elm St. and the river, west of Middle St., near the present Cochato Club building. Later ones were north of the road. An old one belonging to either Thomas2 or Ebenezer3 Thayer was on the N.E. corner of present Elm & Cedar Sts. and remained in the family for several generations, and was demolished about 1879. The house built about 1837 - Thayer 4871 - by Jechonias6 Thayer who was the last to remain on the original property is now (1950) standing as a fine example of Greek Revival Architecture. It is on the N.E. corner of Elm & Lowell Sts. Thomas Tayer was made freeman of the colony May 26,1647. He was a shoemaker as shown by his will, as was also Richard Thayer who in 1641 came and settled less than one half mile to the eastward. No documentary proof of relationship between them has been found but circumstances point strongly to the effect that they were brothers. Thomas Thayer's will dated Jun.21,1664 has been published in the Thayer Memorial (1835) by Dr. Elisha Thayer and elsewhere. In it he names only his wife Margery and three children, Thomas who is to have "all my ground over Monatiquot River part of which he already has in his possession.", Ferdinando to have my house and orchard with all the planting ground and pasture between the highway and river and on the other side of the highway from the south side of the barn to the end of the lot and fire wood from my 20 acre lot; Sydrach to have a parcel which shall begin at the corner of the barn next his dwelling house and run a straight line to the upper end of the lot and 20 acres next to ground of Henry Neale. (continued)_ Thayer 4871 (continued) "All my goods and Chattels to be divided equally among my grand children". The three sons made an agreement written on the back of the original will by which Ferdinando gave up to the others all but 2 acres on the north side of the highway, dated Jun.20,1665. There were no other surviving children in spite of attempts by some earlier genealogists to provide him with some. All others were grand children. Thayer 4872 His inventory mentions "the house and lands between the river and highway with the orchard & fence 70, a parcel of land on the other side of the river 7, a 20 acre lot towards the fresh pond 15, a parcel of land on the west side of Monatiquot River 34". etc. From the Thornbury Parish Registers (Register,1906) he perhaps had the following children some of whom may have made up the 9 persons in the family when the land was granted to him, but only the three sons survived him. Children baptized at Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England Ursula bapt. Nov.18,1619, buried Dec.13,1619. Welfry bapt. May 20,1621, buried Jul.10,1621 (or Jun.12,1622). + Thomas bapt. Sep.15,1622 + Ferdinando bapt. Apr.18,1625 Ursula bapt. Oct.8,1626, buried May 2,1627 "a child of Thomas" buried Dec.3,1627, unbaptized. + Shadrach bapt. May 9,1629 Mary bapt. Jun.24,1630 "a child of Thomas" buried Dec.1632, unbaptized. Thayer 4873 Thomas2 (Thomas1) baptized Sep.15,1622 at St. Mary's Church, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England. died Aug.9,1692 "aged near seventy", or Aug.9,1693 "aged 69" at Braintree (duplicate records). He married - probably near 1643; Hannah (or Annah) -, born about 1625, died (as "Anna") Feb.7,1697/8 "aged about 73" at Braintree, daughter of -. He undoubtedly came over in 1639 with his father at the age of 17 years and married at Braintree but the identity of his wife has never been found. (continued)_ Thayer 4873 (continued) He is not found in the list of freemen of the colony but he or his wife was a member of the church and his children were baptized here as we learn from later records (See Sarah & Isaac) but the church records previous to 1672 are lost. There is no probate of his estate on record but his estate went chiefly to his son Ebenezer as the only deed by which he granted property (S.D. 38-119) dated Mar.16,1686/7 made over to Ebenezer 16 acres, a house and barn, two orchards, and he is to provide for us (his parents) for our natural lives, and to have the improvement of the west end of the house, also to have half of 30 acres "at the Clay Pit adjoining the farm of Thomas Faxon, and half of 40 acres at Aldridge Farm." Thayer 4874 Children of Thomas & Hannah (or Annah) born at Braintree Sarah probably about 1644, m. May 6,1663, Jonathan Hayward. Hannah probably about 1645-6, m. 1st Oct.28,1664, Samuel Hayden, m. 2nd 1676-9, Jonathan Paddleford. Removed to Taunton in 1701. + Thomas probably about 1651-2 Isaac Sep.7,1654, died Jul.30,1658. + John Dec.25,1656 Experience Feb.15,1658, m. about 1685, John2 French. She died Sep.29,1719 a.61. Isaac May 31,1661, died Aug.1,1690 of small pox, body thrown overboard at Cape Ann, while on the fleet to Canada in 1690 expedition. He was excommunicated from church Jun.3,1683 for stealing. ("the son of brother Thomas Thayer"), "not in full communion". + Ebenezer Sep.15,1665 Deborah died 1677 ("daughter of - Thayer & his wife") Sarah & Hannah were positively not daughters of Thomas1 or Richard1 Thayer, and are undoubtedly children of Thomas2 Thayer. Both joined the church as married women and had children baptized the same day May 8,1692 and Sarah was called "a child of this church" showing she was baptized here as an infant. _ Thayer 4875 Ferdinando2 (Thomas1) baptized Apr.18,1625 at St. Mary's Church, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England. died Mar.28,1712 at Mendon, Mass. married 1st Jan.14,1652/3 at Braintree, Huldah Hayward, born 163-, probably in England, died Sep.1,1690 at Mendon, dau. of William & Margery (-) Hayward of Braintree. married 2nd (before 1696) Ann Freebury, probably widow of Nicholas Freeby whom Savage mentions as being at Casco about 1680, or of Richard Friebury Sr. who was taxed at Pemaquid in 1687 (Register Vol. 32-314). No record of her marriage or death is found except in the court records at Boston which give much information on her life in Mendon and the violent domestic quarrel with Ferdinando Thayer and his sons to whom he deeded his property, partly at least to prevent her from acquiring it. (See Records of Supreme Court of Judicature #4657,4845,4703,4727, in Suffolk Co. Court House, Boston). Ann Freeberry (or Freebury) was an "eastern woman", that is, from Maine, probably driven here by the Indian Wars; she was born about 1648 according to her own deposition. She departed from Ferdinando Thayer after 1700, when he made an agreement "to be shaft of her" after she testified he and his sons sold liquor to the Indians and that he had deserved to have his house burnt by the Indians during the War and that it would occur again if he did not stop trafficking with them, that he had tried to starve her by not providing food in the house, etc. Ferdinando Thayer was one of the original grantees and proprietors of Mendon to which he removed in 1663 but was forced to return to Braintree for several years during King Philip's War (where he and son Jonathan Thayer took the oath of allegiance about 1678 (Vol.29 - Boston Rec. Com. Rep.) - Thayer 4876 - when Mendon was abandoned and his house there burnt as we learn from the court records. He was selectman in Mendon 1667-70, 1672,1674, perhaps in 1675, in 1680,1685,1686,1688, surveyor of highways 1682-3,1687. According to the Preserved Smith Thayer Mss. now in possession of a relative in Worcester, his house lot of 40 acres was a little south of the residence (1859) of Alexander H. Allen. It was bounded east on Muddy Brook, south on house lot of John Rockwood, west on house lot of Samuel Hayward, north on house lot of John Gurney. His son Benjamin received all his lands that he had not previously deeded to his other sons, Jonathan, Thomas, Samuel, and Isaac. (continued)_ Thayer 4876 (continued) Ann Thear deposed in court July 1696 aged 48 years (court Rec. #4342) that she saw Ebenezer Thear sell "two quarts od sider" to an Indian. On May 7,1700 "Ferdinando Thear" complained of "the wild words, carriages and actions of my wicked disposed and perverse wife Ann Thear formally an Eastern woman and until my unhappy marriage with her known by the name of Ann Freeberry who hath been endeavoring to ruinate me in respect to my person, name, and estate either by fire in burning my house over my head as she hath lately threatened in so much that I am afraid to live with her", etc., "and that none of my children durst live with me, and I am unable to help myself being almost 80 years old, and by reason of her private conveying of things out of the house my house is left almost destitute of outwards comforts", etc. Depositions were also made by Ebenezer Thayer aged 26, and Martha his wife a.25, and Benjamin Thayer a.20, William Howard a,32, John Rocket a.59, John Bridges a.52, Peter Holbrook a.41. Thayer 4877 Children of Ferdinando & Huldah born 1st five at Braintree Sarah May 12,1654, m. Jul.2,1671 (Mendon V.R.) Joseph Stevens who died soon. He daughter Tryall bapt. Feb.10,1677/8 at Braintree during King Philip's War. She was a widow in Mendon in 1684. Huldah Jun.16,1657 (Boston Returns, in Register Vol.12 p.108), m. Jun.25,1675 at Medfield, Jacob Aldrich (or Aldridge) of Mendon, formerly of Braintree. Jonathan Mar.18,1658, m. Jul.13,1680 at Medfield, Elizabeth French of Braintree. He died 1690 and she m. 2nd about 1692, Benjamin Wheelock Sr. of Mendon (Reg. Vol.12). David Jun.20,1660, died Aug.1,1674 Naomi Jan.23,1662/3, m. Apr.16,1684 at Mendon, John Cook. Thomas Feb.14,1664 (Mendon V.R.), m. Oct.28,1687 at Milton, Mary Poole of Weymouth (Reg. Vol.36). Samuel Feb.16,1666 (Mendon V.R.), m. about 1690, Mary Butterworth, dau. of John of Weymouth, Rehoboth and Bristol. Josiah Jan.14,1669, m. 1st Sarah - (not Bass); 2nd Margaret Holbrook, widow of William3. Isaac about 1672, m. 1st Mercy Rockwood; 2nd Mary -; 3rd Hannah (Winter) Peck, widow of Noah. Ebenezer about 1674, m. Jun.13,1695 at Milton, Martha Thompson, dau. of John & Thankful (Woodland) (Reg. Vol.36). David bapt. Jun.17,1677 at Braintree (during King Philip's War), died Aug.29,1678 at Braintree. Benjamin about 1680, m. 1st Sarah Hayward, dau. of Samuel & Mehitable (Thompson) Hayward of Bra. & Mendon; m. 2nd Hannah Hayward, dau. of William & Sarah (Butterworth) Hayward of Bra. & Mendon._ Thayer 4878 Shadrach2 (Thomas1) baptized May 9,1629 at St. Mary's Church, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England. died Oct.19,1678 at Braintree. married 1st Jan.1,1654/5, Mary Barrett, born about 1634, died Apr.2,1657, dau. of probably Thomas of Braintree and Chelmsford. married 2nd Jul.12,1661, Deliverance Priest, born about 1645, died Jan.17,1723 in 79th year, dau. of James & Elizabeth (-) Priest of Weymouth. Her gravestone was formerly in Elm St. Cemetery, Braintree, but has disappeared since 1904. He is often mentioned in records as Sydrach Thayer. He is not in the list of freemen of the colony and probably was not a church member. Deliverance Thear, widow, was admitted to full communion Feb.5,1692/3. He resided on his father's homestead on the westerly part and died intestate, his inventory showing a dwelling house, outhouse and orchards and land adjoining 12 acres, etc. Thomas Barrett and Thomas Barrett Jr. made depositions in 1653 and in the case of Wilson vs. Faxon. Thomas Barrett aged 23, and Mary Barrett, spinster, aged 19, deposed in 1653. (Court Rec. #188). Thayer 4879 Children of Shadrach & Mary born at Braintree Rachel Nov.9,1655, died Nov.23,1656. Tryall Sep.12,1656, m. Sep.19,1677 at Chelmsford, John Burge Jr. Children of Shadrach & Deliverance born at Braintree Freelove Jun.30,1662, died Aug.5,1662. Mary Dec.4,1663, m. May 17,1686 at Taunton, Samuel Bagley (or Bayley) (same name). She owned the covenant at Braintree Church Jul.7,1687, and died there Dec.29,1713. Timothy May -,1666, probably died young. + Samuel Sep.7,1667 + Ephraim Jan.17,1669/70 Hannah Oct.2,1672, died Feb.5,1677/8. + William Aug.1,1675 (bapt. Aug.15). _ Thayer 4880 Thomas3 (Thomas2-1) born probably near 1651-2 "died an untimely death" Dec.7,1705 - Marshall's Diary says he "laid violent hands on himself". married Mar.25,1680, Abigail Veazie, born about 1661, died Aug.6,1727 a.66, dau. of William & Ellen (Tompson) Veazie "widow Abigail Thayer buried Aug.7,1727", (Ch.Rec). Thomas3 Thayer seems to have become despondent over the deaths of his two sons in 1704. Abigail wife of Thomas Thayer was admitted to full communion Jun.13,1686 and her three children were all baptized Aug.15,1686. She was made administrator of his estate Oct.8,1713 (S.P. 18-176). William Penniman Jr. made oath that he had a deed from his grandfather Thomas Thayer of the estate whereon he lives and that his mother left with him (S.P. 16-293 N.S.), dated Jun.19,1732. Dec.12,1727 Thomas White and wife Abigail quit claimed to William Penniman the homestead of Thomas and Abigail Thayer, deceased 30 acres, etc. This homestead of Thomas2 Thayer and his Penniman descendants was on Middle St. north of River St. The house, the oldest in Braintree is now (1950) standing, removed to Jersey Ave. (after 1876); demolished 1955 +/-. He was elected fenceviewer 1685,1698, tithingman for Monatiquot 1699 and 1703. Children of Thomas & Abigail born at Braintree Thomas Jan.14,1680(1), died Sep.13,1704, single. William Aug.15,1682, died Sep.17,1704, single. Abigail Jul.13,1685, m. 1st Jul.12,1705, James Penniman; m. 2nd Jun.17,1725, Thomas White, as 3rd wife. _ Thayer 4881 John3 (Thomas2-1) born Dec.25,1656 died - buried Dec.19,1746 (Ch.Rec) "aged 90 years lacking 5 days". married (possibly at Taunton) Mary Neale, born Mar.11,1664, died - buried Jul.6,1724 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Henry & Hannah (Pray) Neale, sister of his brother Ebenezer's wife. No settlement of his estate is on record as his son John and unmarried daughter Mary were sole heirs. He resided on Washington St. nearly opposite or just north of Elm St. This land he acquired by exchange for land in Mendon from Timothy Winter "a houselot of 30 acres in Mendon" by way of exchange for a house, barn, and lands in Braintree, Feb.20,1686, recorded 1733 in Worcester Co. (Worcester Deeds 4-214). He sold one half the above homestead to his son John Thayer, recorded Dec.22,1646 (S.D. 73-176) "John Thare" was in King Philip's War (Reg. Vol.48). The church records say he was buried wanting about five days to complete his 90th year. "He was visited with a palsy 56 years before." and of his wife that she had been under distraction more than 25 years, and was in the woods without any food for mankind fifty three days, she was found in a wilderness swamp in a very weal and sad condition", and died soon after." He was elected surveyor of highways for Monatiquot 1702,1707,1711,1712, fenceviewer 1704, one of ye meet persons to look after ye act relating to horses, 1708. Children of John & Mary born at Braintree Mary buried Mar.13,1749 (Ch.Rec) "Capt. John Thayer's sister Mary". + John Jun.30,1686 Henry Aug.1,1688, died Mar.2,1688/9 "a child" of Mary Thayer buried Aug.14,1730 (Ch.Rec) - may refer to Mary5 (Richard4-3-2-1) Thayer. Thayer 4882 Ebenezer3 (Thomas2-1) born Sep.15,1665 died Jun.11,1720 in 55th yr., gs., Elm St. Cemetery. married Aug.2,1688 at Taunton, Ruth Neale, born Dec.25,1670 at Braintree, died May 27,1740 in 79th yr., gs. Elm St. Cem., dau. of Henry & Hannah (Pray) Neale, and sister of his brother John's wife. Ebenezer Thayer was admitted to full communion Oct.4,1700 and had children baptized Ebenezer, Ruth, Hannah, & Rachel, Dec.22,1700; Eleazer Jan.19,1700/1; Deborah Mar.22,1702; Eleazer Jan.30,1703/4; Ruth Aug.26,1705; Ruth Jul.6,1707. (continued)_ Thayer 4882 (continued) He died intestate and widow Ruth was made administrator Jul.18,1720 (S.P. 11-231, N.S.). The inventory shows "the west end of a new house & half the cellar", (his mother was in the east end) "the old housing and barn on both sides the way". planting, mowing, and pasture lands 43 acres, etc. The widow left a will dated Jan.31,1733/4 mentioning her son Ebenezer, daughter Hannah Frasier of Boston, daughter Rachel wife of Ephraim Arnold, daughter Deborah Thayer, daughter Ruth wife of William Penniman, Elizabeth wife of John Hobart, and grand daughter Ruth Penniman a minor. Real estate to be divided between Ruth Penniman & Elizabeth Hobart, her daughters. (S.P. 35-55). The son Ebenezer Jr. had already obtained the homestead and lived there near the corner of present Elm & Cedar Sts. and he obtained quit claims to it in 1730,1751,1742, etc. (S.D. 85-11, 85-12, 85- 13). Thayer 4883 Children of Ebenezer & Ruth born at Braintree Ruth Jul.25,1690, died Aug.19,1704 + Ebenezer May 3,1692 Hannah Oct.15,1693, m. 1st May 16,1723 at Boston, Sampson Hotten (or Hatton) (not Stoughton as in V.R.); m. 2nd Nov.7,1733 at Boston, Daniel Frasier of Boston. She was a widow in 1751. Thomas Feb.19,1697/8, died Apr.16,1697 (sic) (1697/8). Rachel Apr.3,1698 (1698/9 probably), m. 1st Jun.27,1716, Daniel Mekuset who died Jan.2,1717/8; m. 2nd Feb.2,1720/1, Ephraim Arnold. Eleazer Jan.17,1700/1, died "a child of Ebenezer Thayer" May 13,1701 (Marshall's Diary). Deborah Mar.16,1702 (single in 1742), buried Jan.5,1760 (Ch.Rec) Eleazer Jan.28,1704, died Apr.13,1704. Ruth bapt. Aug.26,1705, died soon. Ruth Jun.26,1707 (bapt. Jul.6,1707), m. Oct.16,1729, William Penniman. Elizabeth Oct.12,1709, m. Nov.24,1726, John Hobart. Braintree Rec. (p.744) say Daniel Mekuset m. Mary Thayer. This is a provable error (S.D. 85-12, etc.). _ Thayer 4884 Samuel3 (Shadrach2Thomas1) born Sep.7,1667, died Apr.2,1706 married Jan.18,1693/4, Susanna Scant, born Jan.30,1665/6, died Nov.12,1739, dau. of William & Sarah (Brown) Scant. She married 2nd May 24,1708, Samuel Nash as his 2nd wife (his 1st wife - Mary Brown). He probably resided on his father's homestead. He died intestate and widow Susanna was made administrator Apr.1,1707 (S.P. 5-554, N.S.). The inventory taken Apr.23,1706 was presented also Apr.1,1707. Children of Samuel & Susanna born at Braintree + Samuel Mar.8,1694/5 Susanna May 23,1697 Lydia Dec.25,1699. Living single in Braintree in 1772 (S.D. 121-195). Timothy Dec.31,1701, m. Apr.29,1725 at Weymouth, Experience Holbrook. Resided in Wey. & Abington. Hannah Jan.27,1704, m. 1st Dec.14,1730, Increase Niles; m. 2nd Apr.21,1760, Aaron Nuff (or Renouf) of Weymouth. Thayer 4885 Ephraim3 (Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jan.17,1669/70 died Jun.15,1757 (a.88, Ch.Rec). married 1st Jan.7,1691/2, Sarah Bass, born Mar.29,1672, died "Aug.19,1751 aged 79yrs. 5mo., her offspring was in number 170", says her gravestone, Elm St. Cem., Braintree, dau. of John & Ruth (Alden) Bass, grand daughter of John Alden of the Mayflower 1620. Her gravestone says 170 offspring, but the Thayer Memorial says 132, 66 male and 66 female. He married 2nd Dec.20,1753 at Weymouth, Mary (Bates)(Burrell) Kingman, born near 1685 at Weymouth, died -, dau. of Increase & Mary (Whitmarsh) Bates, and widow of Thomas3 Kingman, and of Ephraim2 Burrell of Weymouth, not of John Burrell as given in the History of Weymouth. The Weymouth History quotes a news item of his second marriage (Vol.3, p.356) from the Boston Evening Post of Dec.24,1753. Sarah wife of Ephraim Thayer was admitted to full communion Jul.21,1695 and had children baptized Ephraim & Sally Jul.28,1695, Philip May 17,1696, Hannah Apr.10,1698, Joseph Aug.6,1699, Shadrach Apr.20,1701, Christopher May 7,1703, Ruth Apr.2,1704, Esther Aug.26,1705. Later ones probably were baptized in the now Braintree Church founded in 1706, but records of them not found. (continued)_ Thayer 4885 (continued) The present Braintree Church records give an account of his death - "1757 June 15, Died Ephraim Thayer, suddenly in the 88th year of his age - occasioned as is supposed by a violent blow in his forehead with the sharp end of a rail at the barn door where he was found dead. A great concourse of people attended his funeral". He was a weaver by trade. He was elected hayward or field driver for Monatiquot 1694, fenceviewer 1705,1710,12,15, constable 1714, tithingman 1717,1730, Selectman 1724,25, and moderator of town meeting 1742. Thayer 4886 Ephraim Thayer resided on the westerly part of his grandfather's homestead on the south side of Elm St. near where the Cochato Club now stands. He sold the easterly half to son James Apr.2,1754 (S.D. 113-71). He also owned a home lot in Mendon which he sold to Josiah Thayer of Mendon May 3,1692 (S.D. 19-356). In his will dated Apr.10,1755 he gives wife Mary the use of the best room in the house so long as she stays, and if she moves away to be maintained with as much as she has from her Kingman sons, and the goods she brought, to son Ephraim 20 shillings more than he has, to son Philip 5 and my wearing apparel, to son Joseph 1 and 2bbls. cider per year for 3 years, to son Shadrach my cane and half my land in the 1st & 2nd lot adjoining lands I gave son Ephraim, to son Napthali other half of the 1st & 2nd lots adjoining lands I gave him, to son Peter 20 shillings, to grand daughter Ruth Vinton daughter of my daughter Sarah Dorman, deceased, a cow, to daughter Hannah Blancher 1/2 acre adjoining my son Blancher's land, and 2 acres meadow, and my best bed, to daughter Ruth Capen 5, and she has a bed already, to daughter Esther French, a bed, to daughter Priscilla Ford, a cow, to daughter Abigail Richards my silver cup, to my five daughters all land undisposed of. I confirm to sons Christopher & James the whole of my homestead housing, and barn, with all lands on the north & south side of the way, Christopher to have the west part and James the east, Christopher to have the east end of the barn and corn house, and the house to be divided to suit them both. To son Christopher 2 1/2 acres meadow bought of Capt. Ebenezer Thayer, to son James 3 acres bought of John Mills adjoining Capt. Thayer's land, my cart and wheels, etc. and they to be executors. All fourteen children lived to have families and celebrated their parent's golden wedding communion._ Thayer 4887 Children of Ephraim & Sarah born at Braintree Sarah Feb.5,1691/2, m. Aug.4 (Aug.13, Norton V.R.),1715, Seth Dorman of Norton. She died Jun.12,1753 at Braintree. + Ephraim Jul.8,1694 + Philip Apr.14,1696 Hannah Jan.13,1698, m. 1st Apr.14,1724, Nathaniel Blanchard; m. 2nd intention May 8,1765, William Noyes. + Joseph Jul.28,1699 + Shadrach Apr.18,1701 + Christopher Mar.4,1703 Ruth Apr.1,1704, m. Sep.20,1722, John Capen. Esther Jul.24,1705, m. Dec.24,1730, Moses French. She died Dec.13,1800. + Napthali Jan.30,1706/7 + Peter Jul.12,1708 Priscilla Mar.7,1710, m. 1st Jul.11,1732, Elijah Hayden; m. 2nd intention Mar.27,1735 at Weymouth, Joseph Ford; m. 3rd Dec.23,1781 (Ch.Rec) William Spear as 2nd wife. + James Mar.16,1712 Abigail Nov.15,1713, m. Nov.21,1734, Dr. Benjamin Richards of Weymouth. She died Mar.10,1765 in 52nd yr., at Weymouth. Thayer 4888 William3 (Shadrach2Thomas1) born Aug.1,1675, died May 5,1727 at Easton. married Sep.22,1699, Hannah (Newcomb) Hayward, widow of William Hayward, baptized Oct.13,1672, died -, dau. of John & Ruth (-) Newcomb. She married 3rd May 15,1729 at Easton, Samuel Fisher of Norton. The History of Easton says he came there by 1720. He was a weaver, no settlement of his estate has been found. William Thayer was voted to have an equal share of the Purchase Land with the others Jan.27,1699/1700. His place is mentioned in town records in 1720 (p.101) and again in 1718 (p.155). He was adjacent to the Common Lands and Faxon Farm and near a way leading to Captain's Plain, so must have resided near present West or North Sts., Braintree Children of William & Hannah born at Braintree Bethiah bapt. Aug.18,1700, m. Aug.31,1723 at Norton, Samuel Waters of Stoughton. (continued)_ Thayer 4888 (continued) Jonathan bapt. May 2,1703, m. Tabitha Cooper of Easton & Phebe -. Removed to Middletown, Conn. & died there in Dec.1802 "aged 102 years 10mo." (sic). William May 11,1705 (bapt. Jun.24), m. Apr.8,,1735 at Easton, Sarah Keith. Oliver - probably resided in New Milford, Conn. - perhaps others. Thayer 4889 Capt. John4 (John3Thomas2-1) born Jun.30,1686, died about Mar.1768 married 1st Apr.8,1714, Mary Wales, born Apr.1,1691, died Nov.25,1718, dau. of Elder Nathaniel & Joanna (Faxon) Wales. married 2nd Jun.4,1719 at Boston, Lydia Copeland, born Apr.24,1692, died - buried Jul.15,1750 (Ch.Rec), dau. of John & Ruth (Newcomb) Copeland. married 3rd Nov.13,1750, Elizabeth (Faxon) Hayden, widow of Benjamin Hayden, born Apr.7,1702, died 1789, dau. of Josiah & Mehitable (Adams) Faxon. Capt. John Thayer resided on Washington St. opposite or just north of Elm St. on his father's homestead. The house when pulled down in 1786 was called "a very old decayed house" (Probate Rec.). He left a will dated Oct.16,1765, proved Mar.25,1768 giving to wife Elizabeth all goods she brought to me and a cow and improvement of the part of the house I now improve, half the barn and all lands lying at home except the yard north of the house and the orchard where I keep my hogs, she allowing my son John to mow annually one load of hay from the meadows below the house, and she to have 40 shillings annually. To son Thomas in addition to what he has already by deeds 13/6/. To son Lemuel improvement of 1 acre of land where his house stands, where he now dwells, for life, and 20/8d. To son John 10 shillings and improvement of that part of my house where he now dwells, for life, half the barn yard north of the house, the hog orchard & improvement of one load of hay from the meadows below the house during my wife's life, then at her - Thayer 4890 - death improvement of half my home place for life. To my three daughters Mary Vesey, Lydia Copeland, Judith Wild my household goods, to Mary & Judith all upland I may leave at French's, so called, they paying my wife 20 shillings each annually. To grandson Lemuel son of son Lemuel 1 acre where son Lemuel's house now stands to come into improvement of it at his father's decease. To grandson John son of son John the north end of my house, half the barn & homeplace to come into improvement of it at his father's and my wife's decease. (Continued)_ Thayer 4890 (continued) To the grand children that survive my wife that part of the house I gave my wife for life, half the barn and homeplace, to be sold and divided among equally. Wife and son Thomas executors, wife to have a suit of mourning. The last clause of his will caused much trouble. Division of the estate was made Nov.22,1790, "consisting of 8 acres 18 rods with a very old decayed house that has been pulled down since." At the decease of the widow there were 34 grand children who were heirs according to the will. (S.P. 90-43) John Thayer Jr. was surveyor of highways 1717,1720,1724, and constable 1727 but excused, and as John Thayer 2nd was surveyor of highways 1726, and as Capt. John was on the committee to divide the Commons 1753. Thayer 4891 Children of Capt. John & Mary born at Braintree Thomas Apr.2,1715, died Apr.14,1715. Joanna Dec.1,1716, died Dec.14,1716. + Thomas Apr.7,1718 Children of Capt. John & Lydia born at Braintree Lydia Feb.27,1719/20 (bapt. Feb.28), died Mar.9,1721 - "one of twins buried Mar.10,1720/1" (Ch.Rec.) Mary Feb.27,1719/20 (bapt. Feb.28), m. Apr.8,1743, Benjamin Veazie. + Lemuel Apr.3,1721 + John Mar.1,1723/4 Lydia - died Jun.15,1728 "a child of John buried Jun.10 (or 16),1728" (Ch.Rec). Lydia bapt. Nov.12,1728, m. Jan.15,1746, Isaac Copeland. Elkanah bapt. Apr.18,1731, died "a child of John buried Sep.8,1735" (Ch.Rec). Judith Dec.25,1734, m. Nov.30,1753, Jesse Wild. Removed to Williamsburgh. Elkanah Aug.13,1737, died -"a child of John buried Apr.3,1738" (Ch.Rec). _ Thayer 4892 Capt. Ebenezer4 (Ebenezer3Thomas2-1) born May 3,1692 died Nov.2,1777 (Tomb Elm St. Cem.) married 1st Nov.12,1719, Rachel Wales, born Oct.15,1701, died May 23,1748, dau. of Elder Nathaniel & Joanna (Faxon) Wales. married 2nd intention Oct.18,1763, Sarah (Mills) Neale, widow of Joseph Neale, born Sep.8,1698, died Nov.20,1800 aged 103 at Randolph (Braintree V.R.) "brought here and buried in the tomb of the late Ebenezer Thayer Esq. of Braintree." The Columbian Centinel of Nov.22,1800 says she died in Boston. She was daughter of John & Hannah (Hayward) Mills. He resided on Elm St. near Cedar St. and on Oct.1,1746 sold to his son Ebenezer Thayer 10 acres the southeast corner of my homestead on which my new house of frame stands together with a small piece lying below the way next to John Webb's mill pond, bounded N.W. on my own, or the upper end, N.E. on Zachariah Thayer and John Webb, S.E. on the highway, S.W. on an old wall between said land and that piece called John's lot, running as said wall stands a straight line across the way to the mill pond, and that piece below the way being all to the east of said line. (S.D. 76-36). He died intestate, and his inventory shows half a dwelling house, half a pew, and a barn, and 39 1/4 acres of mowing and pasture land. An account rendered by the administrator Jan.27,1801 and dated Dec.16,1795 includes "half an old house sold at auction after it was blown down." (S.P. 99-57). Thayer 4893 Children of Ebenezer & Rachel born at Braintree Ebenezer Jun.18,1720, died Jun.25,1720 "next Thursday following" (born Jun.29 says Vol.3, Bra. Rec.). + Ebenezer Jul.31,1721 Rachel Oct.10,1723, m. Jul.7,1741 at Boston, Gideon5 Thayer, (Richard4-3-2-1) of Boston. Ruth Jan.18,1725/6, m. Aug.22,(Jul.30, Boston Rec.),1747, Benjamin Foster. She was buried Feb.23,1748 (Ch.Rec) and Ruth Foster & B.F. have a foot stone (gs. gone) in Elm St. Cem. Joanna May 10,1728 (twin), m. Jan.10,1751, Obadiah5 Thayer, (Richard4-3-2-1) of Boston. Elizabeth May 10,1728 (twin), m. Dec.21,1749, Gideon French. Resided in Boston. Jacob Jul.7,1730 (Jul.2, Vol.3, Braintree Rec.), m. 1st Mary Moore; 2nd Lydia Farrow (or Farrer). Resided in Boston. Nathaniel Mar.2,1732/3 (bapt. Mar.11), died young. + Atherton Jun.20,1735 (continued)_ Thayer 4893 (continued) Zephaniah Jun.13,1737 (Jul.21, Vol.3, Bra. Rec.)(bapt. Jul.17), buried Sep.5,1747 (Ch.Rec). Nathaniel bapt. (Aug.?)1737, buried Sep.4,1747 (Ch.Rec). Jedediah Apr.14,1740 (Jeddiah, Apr.18, Vol.3, Bra. Rec.), died Nov.10,1740. Jedediah May 9,1743 (Vol.3, Bra. Rec.)(bapt. May 15), m. Elizabeth Barter. Resided in Waltham & Brookline. Thayer 4894R Samuel4 (Samuel3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.8,1694/5 died about Mar.1768. married 1st Oct.25,1722, Jane Mortimore, born -?Taunton?, died - buried Aug.1,1748 (Ch.Rec), dau. of -. married 2nd Apr.6,1749, Mary Wells, born Feb.2,1704, died 1772, dau. of Thomas & Mercy (Blanchard) Wells. He resided south of West St., a little east of present Blue Hill Cem. now 1950) in the woods on part of the old "Aldridge Farm, where he purchased 18 acres and a house of Thomas Peck, shipwright, of Boston Sep.29,1718 (S.D. 41-233). The inventory of his estate taken Mar.21,1768 includes about 30 acres with a poor house and barn there on. Division was made Apr.5,1768 to the widow, her thirds, house, barn and six acres. After the widow's death in 1772 his sisters Lydia and Hannah sold the estate. Aaron Nuff (signed as Renouf) and wife Hannah of Weymouth quit claimed their half of it to Thomas Hollis, Apr.20,1772 (S.D. 122-25) and Lydia Thayer sold her half share in the 22 acres house & barn to him Jun.13,1772 (S.D. 121-195). Children of Samuel & Jane born at Braintree Samuel Jan.14,1725/6, buried Jun.25,1752 (Ch.Rec), single (see will, over) Nathan Jul.26,1729, died Mar.12,1755, single. 4894 S.P.46-358: Will of Samuel Thayer Jr. dated May 2,1752 - Jul.10,1752: To father Samuel Thayer my whole estate except my wearing apparel to my brother Nathan. To Noah Thayer the land I purchased from him lying in Bedford, New Hampshire he paying my executor 16. Father Samuel Thayer executor. Wit: Nathaniel Blanchard, Edward Faxon, Shadrach Thayer._ Thayer 4895 Ephraim4 (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.8,1694 died about Feb.1780. married Apr.1,1718 (1717 Boston Court Rec.) Mary Copeland, born Nov.24,1692, died - alive 1779, dau. of Thomas & Mehitable (- )(Atwood) Copeland. Ephraim Thayer Jr. was fenceviewer 1735, surveyor of highways 1734,44,48,1751 in Middle Precinct, and constable 1739. He left a will dated Mar.24,1773, proved Feb.18,1780 mentioning wife Mary who is to have use of whole estate and the use and service of my negro woman Zipporah who is to have her freedom if she survives my wife. To daughter Mary Packard household goods at wife's decease and any of said Zipporah's children that I may leave undisposed of until they are aged 25, then to have their liberty. To grand children Luke, James, Israel, Content, Eve, Mary, & Sarah Packard 3 each, and to grandson Ephraim Packard all my real estate. Brother James Thayer, executor. On Feb.18,1779 Ephraim Thayer & Mary sold their estate 40 acres house and barn to Uriah Thayer Jr. (S.D. 131-156). He also had as an apprentice in 1733 Cornelius5 Thayer (David4Cornelius3Richard2-1). Children of Ephraim & Mary born at Braintree Ephraim Mar.29,1720, died May 22,1720 ("s. Ephraim & Mercy"), or May 21,1720, gs., Elm St. Cem. Mehitable Apr.17,1722, died Jun.9,1731. Mary Apr.27,1725, m. Jun.16,1746, James Packard of No. Bridgewater. William Jul.9,1727, died Jun.25,1731. Ephraim Oct.6,1730, died Jun.30,1731, gs., in Elm St. Cem., in 1903 (now gone). Thayer 4896 Philip4 (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Apr.14,1696 died Nov.1758 at Norton, now Mansfield (see below). married Apr.1,1718 (1717 Boston Court Rec.)(same day as brother Ephraim), Mary Wilson, born 1697, died Jan.9,1770 in 73rd yr., gs., Mansfield, dau. of (possibly John & Mary - of Boston) (not daughter of Rev. John & Sarah (Newton) Wilson of Braintree. Philip Thayer removed to Norton in 1727 where he purchased of his brother in law Seth Dorman 30 acres and a house Jan.24,1726/7 (Bristol Deeds 45-329). Philip Thayer, aged 48 and (his son) Ephraim Thayer aged 18, born at Norton were soldiers in 1745 in the Louisburg expedition in Maj. Joseph Hodges Co. (Register Vol.25 p.267). (continued) _ Thayer 4896 (continued) He left a will dated Oct.31,1758, filed Nov.20,1758, in which he says "being in his 63rd year, and very weak, and giving to his oldest son John 8 to be paid by his sons Christopher & Elisha after the death of his wife, to his second son Christopher and third son Elisha the house and land at the death of his wife, to his daughter Sarah Grover wife of Stephen Grover all the household goods at death of his wife. Wife Mary and sons Christopher and Elisha were executors. Nov.18,1758 the widow advised the court that she was unable to come to court to prove the will. "Here lies buried ye body of Mr. Philip Thayer who died November 3rd 1759 in ye 63rd year of his age." So says his gravestone at Mansfield. The year should be 1758. "In memory of Mary Thayer wife of Philip Thayer - She died Jan.9,,1770 in ye 73rd year of her age", gs., at Mansfield. Thayer 4897 Children of Philip & Mary, first three born at Braintree, others at Norton Sarah Nov.15,1719, m. Nov.28,1738 at Norton, Stephen Grover. Elisha Nov.27,1721 - buried Jun.10,1731 (Bra. Ch.Rec.) Philip bapt. Nov.22,1724, buried May 27,1748 (Bra. Ch.Rec.) Ephraim bapt. Jul.1727 at Norton, alive 1745, in Louisburg expedition, died before Oct.1758. John near 1729-30, m. Rachel Skinner Christopher near 1732, m. Bathsheba Skinner Elisha near 1735, m. Anna Grover. Thayer 4898 Joseph4 (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.28,1699 died Jan.8,1778 (not recorded) (Thayer - Burton Ancestry). married 1st Dec.16,1725, Sarah Faxon, born Jun.3,1706, died Mar.21,1736, gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Josiah & Mehitable (Adams) Faxon (buried Mar.22,1736 "in confinement." - (Ch.Rec)). married 2nd Nov.16,1738, Eunice Ludden, born Aug.22,1709 at Weymouth, died -, dau. of Benjamin & Sarah (Randall) Ludden. He removed from the homestead on Elm St. to the South Precinct, now Holbrook about 1740 and was admitted then to the So. Precinct Church 1752 by letter. No settlement of the estate is on record. He was elected hogreave 1727, fenceviewer 1730, tithingman 1735,1743, surveyor of highways 1747 (in So. Precinct), constable 1755 but was excused from it. _ Thayer 4899 (continued) Children of Joseph & Sarah born at Braintree + Joseph May 1,1727 Sarah Dec.1,1728, died Oct.11,1730 Mehetabil Sep.19,1730 (bapt. Sep.27, No. Parish) - buried "a child of Joseph" May 22,1732 (Ch.Rec). Sarah Apr.17,1732, m. Feb.14,1758 (Ch.Rec) Moses Jones. She died Jun.5,1759. Abigail Oct.26,1733, m. Jun.20,1754, her cousin, Christopher Capen of Stoughton (now Canton). Mehitable bapt. Mar.14,1735/6, buried "an infant child" Apr.2,1736 (Ch.Rec). Children of Joseph & Eunice born at Braintree Huldah Aug.12,1739 (bapt. Aug.26), owned the covenant at So. Parish Ch. 1754, (died Apr.9,1752 (sic)(Thayer Mem.). + Reuben bapt. Feb.22,1741 at So. Parish (born Jan.27, Thayer Memorial). Timothy Oct.17,1743 (bapt. Oct.23, So. Parish), died Jul.23,1749 says Thayer Memorial. Eunice bapt. Jul.7,1745 at So. Parish, m. 1st int. Aug.29,1772, John Wales. She was born Jul.3 (Thayer Mem.); m. 2nd Dec.8,1785 (Fam. Rec.) Jonathan Curtis of East Stoughton. Betty Mar.25,1747 (bapt. Mar.29, So. Parish), died May 11,1749 says Thayer Memorial. Timothy Mar.4,1748 (bapt. Mar.5,1749 at So. Parish). Betty May 23,1752(ThayerM.), died Apr.4,1752 (sic) (Thayer M.). Thayer 4900R Shadrach4 (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Apr.18,1701, d. Feb.17,1783 married May 2,1723 (Boston Court Rec.) at Braintree, Rachel White, born Mar.20,1703, died about 1789, dau. of Samuel & Anna (Bingley) White. Shadrach Thayer was surveyor of highways 1736,1756, fenceviewer 1739, constable 1744. He lived on Dyer Hill, So. Braintree, gave the land for Dyer Hill Cemetery. Children of Shadrach & Rachel born at Braintree + Uriah Oct.15,1724 + Jonathan Jan.31,1725/6 + Noah Dec.30,1727 Rachel Apr.1,1730, m. Jan.1,1747, Eliphalet Sawin. 4900 S.D.50-71: Feb.16,1734: Shadrach & Rachel Thayer were heirs of Anna White. 131-54, Mar.1,1773: Shadrach Thayer to his grandson Uriah Thayer Jr. 7 1/2 acres._ Thayer 4901 (Inverse of card 4901R) The identity of Mary Morse is not wholly proven. Not found in Morse Gen. (1903). The Simon Stone Gen. gives bapt. Jun.19,1715 at Watertown of Mary dau. of John4 & Hepzibah (Stone) Morse, but I do not find it in Watertown V.R. John4 removed 1718 to Needham. (John4(John3Joseph2-1) His wife was of a Braintree family but I find no such child Mary. Capt. Joseph Morse d. 1717, Sherborn, also had Braintree connections. _ Thayer 4901R Christopher4 (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.4,1703 died Dec.10,1787 a.84, gravestone, at Peterboro, New Hampshire. married Sep.29,1735 at Norton, Mary Morse, born (perhaps she) Jun.30,1715 at Middleboro, died May 14,1761 a.45, gs., Elm St. Cemetery, Braintree, dau. of Jonathan & Anna (Fuller) Morse. He inherited the westerly part of his father's homestead, and resided on north side of Elm St. east of the railroad track and sold 9 acres of it to his son Christopher Thayer Jr. Dec.3,1777 (S.D. 128-31). Removed later to Peterboro, N.H. with son Christopher. He was elected tithingman 1737,1753, hogreave 1743, fenceviewer 1747, and constable 1763, but excused. Children of Christopher & Mary born at Braintree William Aug.22,1736, died Jan.27,1756 a.19, gs., Elm St. Cem. "buried Jan.2", (Ch.Rec) "from the army". Sarah May 2,1738, m. Feb.25,1762, James Collins of Boston (Ch.Rec). She died May (or July?)10,1770 a.32, gs., Elm St. Cem. + Christopher Apr.27,1741 Mary Apr.7,1743, m. int. Mar.8,1783, John Hunt, as 2nd wife. Removed to Belchertown in 1786. + Amos Apr.5,1745 Abigail Aug.20,1747 Elizabeth Mar.14,1749 (bapt. Mar.18,1750), m. Oct.13,1774, John Scudder of Boston. Ruth Jul.1,1752, m. Jan.1,1776, John Field Jr. She died Aug.7,1846 a.94, gs., at Peterboro, N.H. Susanna Apr.5,1755, m. Dec.19,1774, Lemuel Field, brother of John, and died soon after. Thayer 4902 Napthali4 (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jan.30,1706/6, died 1760 married Feb.3,1731/2, Bathsheba Bass, his cousin, baptized Mar.29,1712 (by Rev. S. Niles), died 1768, dau. of Dea. Samuel & Bethiah (Nightingale) Bass. They joined the So. Precinct Church in 1734, resided in present Holbrook near Braintree line, south of Division St. His name apparently was derived from a petition sent to the General Court for the inhabitants "from Napthali" for a separate Church and precinct (now Braintree) about the time of his birth. Bathsheba, his widow was made administrator of the estate Oct.- ,1760, and on Jun.12,1761 she was made guardian of Susanna Thayer over 14. Distribution was made to the widow and four children, Napthali, only son, Bathsheba Beals, Bethiah & Susanna Thayer, Oct.29,1761. (continued)_ Thayer 4902 (continued) The children Bathsheba Beal & Nathan of Mendon and Bethiah and Susanna Thayer, single women quit claimed the mother's dower to Napthali Thayer May 5,1768. He was elected hogreave 1735, surveyor of highways for So. Precinct 1738,1746,1756, constable 1738, but refused it, tithingman 1740 & 1748, fenceviewer 1743,45,59, Deereave 1747, fire warden 1753,1757,1758. Children of Napthali & Bathsheba born at Braintree, bapt. at So. Precinct Bathsheba Apr.14,1733, m. Nathan Beals of Mendon. Bethiah Nov.4,1734, m. Dec.24,1794 (Thayer Mem.) Benjamin5 Thayer, (John4Richard3-2-1), as 3rd wife. + Napthali Jul.30,1739 Susannah May 26,1743. Living single in May 1768. The Thayer Memorial (1835) also gives a daughter Hannah, born near 1741; not living in 1761. Thayer 4903 Capt. & Dea. Peter4 (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.12,1708 died Sep.27,1798 at Peterboro, N.H. according to - married Jun.1,1732 (recorded both Braintree and Norton) Anna Porter of Norton, born Feb.21,1715/6 at Topsfield, died -, dau. of William & Phebe (Dorman) Porter of Topsfield & Norton. Peter Thayer joined the So. Precinct Church in 1734, was elected deacon in 1768 and resigned in 1781. Peter Thayer, weaver, of Braintree bought land in Huntstown (now Ashfield) Dec.29,1747 (S.D. 74-240), sold some of it Apr.20,1762, witnessed by William Thayer (old Hampshire Deeds 6-81) and sold other land there Nov.28,1764 (Franklin Deeds 2-569), but apparently never lived there. His son William was in the Winslow Expedition against the Acadians in Nova Scotia 1755 and from the diary of John Thomas, surgeon, we learn that on Jul.9,1755, "I amputated the legg of one Willm Thair belonging to Capt. Cobb's Co., his native place was Brantrey." The Court Records in Boston (#80821) say, William Thayer, singleman, who has lost a leg, came from Braintree, poor, was warned to depart Boston Apr.1,1760. He was living April 1762 when he witnessed a deed for his father (old Hampshire Deeds 6-81). Peter Thayer was fenceviewer 1735,1738 for So. Precinct, constable 1741, warden 1766,1783, was on the committee on Public Affairs 1774, on committee to hire men 1776._ Thayer 4904 Children of Peter & Anna born at Braintree, bapt. at So. Precinct, except 1st,10th,12th William Jul.26,1733, died Jul.26,1733 "the same day it was born". Peter May 5,1735, died Jul.6,1736 a.14 months. + Peter Apr.3,1737 William Jan.26,1738/9, alive Apr.1762. Lost a leg in the 1755 Canada expedition (see above). + Ephraim Feb.16,1740(1) + Zaccheus Dec.27,1742 Anna Sep.29,1744, died Nov.25,1744 Anna Apr.9,1746 Jabez Jul.7,1748, died Apr.10,1779 a.30 "a candidate for the ministry" says gs., at Holbrook. He graduated at Brown University 1776. Phebe Feb.11,1750, m. int. Jun.6,1781, Abraham Cummings of Topsfield. Ruth Aug.23,1753, alive 1768 + Bartholomew Jul.15,1757 Ruth dau. of Peter Thayer joined So. Precinct Church 1768 and Jabez Thayer joined 1776. Thayer 4905 James4 (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.16,1712 died Jun.19,1790 a.78, gs., Elm St. Cemetery. married Dec.6,1748, Deborah Arnold, born Nov.14,1729, died Dec.14,1792 a.60 (sic), gs., Elm St. Cem. (a.63, Columbian Centinel), dau. of Samuel & Sarah (Webb) Arnold. She died of Small pox. They are not found in the 1790 census, probably because they had disposed of all property and were living with some of the children. He resided on the paternal homestead after his father's decease where he inherited the easterly half, about the corner of Elm & Lowell Sts. Before this he had a large farm on present West St. near Great Pond which he deeded to his son William Thayer. In the deed dated Mar.21,1785 (S.D. 147-262) it is called 40 acres, house and two barns bounded N. on Blue Hill River until it comes to the river out of Great Pond, West on said river to the pond, South on said pond to a ditch, East on the ditch to the river first mentioned. In a deed of the same property dated Jul.10,1787 (S.D. 270-183, recorded in 1821) it is called 50 acres, a house, and two barns, etc. No settlement of his estate is recorded. His son Solomon received the old homestead and resided there. (continued) _ Thayer 4905 (continued) He was elected surveyor of highways 1742,1766,1772,75,77,78,1781, hogreave 1747, fenceviewer 1750,58, tithingman 1751,54,63,68, on the Fish Committee 1753,1761,62, constable 1764 but excused, warden 1765,67, fire warden 1772 to 1179 and 1781, on the committee for hiring men 1777. Possibly some of these offices belong to James5 (Richard4-3-2-1). Thayer 4906 Children of James & Deborah born at Braintree Ephraim Oct.14,1749, m. int. Jun.10,1780 at Boston, Rebecca Potter, dau. of John. Resided in Boston. Ephraim Thayer 3rd was elected hogreave 1772. Sarah Dec.1,1750, m. 1st Sep.12,1776, William Crane of Boston & Milton; m. 2nd Nov.6,1791 at Boston, Thomas Emmons. + James Aug.28,1752 + Philip Nov.11,1753 + Solomon Sep.10,1755 Deborah Mar.9,1757, died young + William Mar.8,1759 Abigail Feb.4,1761, m. Mar.2,1785, Silas Wild Jr. She died Jan.8,1803. Deliverance Aug.16,1762, m. int. Mar.29,1783, Dea. Eliphaz6 Thayer (Isaiah5Richard4-3-2-1). Demetrius Jul.23,1764, m. May 26,1799 at Weymouth, Sarah Blanchard. Resided in Weymouth. Deborah Jul.16,1766, died single, Jan.23,1810, gs., Elm St. Cem. Elizabeth Dec.26,1769 (Thayer Mem.)(bapt. 1770), died young Elizabeth Mar.31,1771, died single, Dec.4,1790 a.19yrs. 9mo., consumption. ? possibly also Mary Jan.3,1769 (Hist. of Weymouth), m. Sep.22,1789 at Wey., Nicholas Blanchard Jr. _ Thayer 4907 Ensign Thomas5 (John4-3Thomas2-1) born Apr.7,1718 died Nov.22,1779 in 62nd yr., gs., Elm St. Cem. married 1st Jun.11,1741, Lydia Allen, born Feb.9,1715/6, died Sep.15,1775 in 60th yr., gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Benjamin & Sarah (Tompson) Allen. married 2nd Sep.8,1776 (Quincy Ch.Rec) Ann (Adams) Savil, widow of Doct. Elisha Savil, born Jul.21,1731, died Jul.11,1793 a.63, gs., Hancock Cem., Quincy, dau. of Ebenezer & Anne (Boylston) Adams. He owned at his death on Washington St. opposite Cedar St., at the north end of town. He died intestate and Gaius Thayer, housewright, was his administrator, Dec.3,1779. Widow Ann Thayer made a quit claim to the estate Apr.19,1780 (S.P. 78-601,527) and division was made Apr.28,1780 to Gaius Thayer, eldest son, a double portion, to Elkanah Thayer who received half the house, part being already his, to Mary Thayer, to Lydia Thayer, and to Thomas and Samuel Hayden (S.P. 79-559). The warrant for the division (S.P. 79-224) gives the heirs as Gaius and Elkanah Thayer, James Thayer Jr., blacksmith, and wife Mary, Solomon Thayer, wheelwright, and wife Lydia, and Stephen Penniman as guardian to Thomas and Samuel, Hayden, minors, children of Aminadab Hayden.. He was elected surveyor of highways for the South Precinct 1753, so probably lived there for a time. He was hogreave 1747, fenceviewer 1753, tithingman 1757 and 1778. Ensign Thomas was surveyor of highways 1754,56,1758, and Thomas was surveyor of highways 1765, warden 1763, constable 1766. Thayer 4908 He was taxed in the North Parish in 1778 for a poll tax as well as for the place belonging to the heirs of Dr. Savil, showing he then lived there on present School St. where the Presbyterian Church is now (1958). Children of Thomas & Lydia born at Braintree Thomas Jan.26,1741/2, died - buried "a child of Thomas" Sep.19,1747 (Ch.Rec). + Gaius Nov.20,1744 + Elkanah bapt. Mar.8,1747. He was born Mar.16,174- (Williamsburgh V.R.) (probably Mar.6,1747). Thomas Jan.10,1749/50, died Feb.7,1755 Susannah bapt. Nov.12,1752, m. int. Jan.25,1772, Aminadab Hayden. Mary Wales May 30,1756, m. Oct.26,1779, James5 Thayer, as 2nd wife (James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). Lydia May 10,1759, m. Oct.26,1779, Solomon5 Thayer, (James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1)._ Thayer 4909R Lemuel5 (John4-3Thomas2-1) born Apr.3,1721 died Nov.18,1793 "at Mr. Benj Veazie's", at Braintree. married Dec.23,1743, Anne Curtis, born Nov.5,1722, died (alive 1794 in Maine)(alive in 1763)(S.D. 100-174), dau. of Samuel & Grace (French) Curtis. He was elected surveyor of highways 1750 & 1759. He resided near the "Clay Pit" on land inherited by him from his grandfather, and owned probably by Thomas1 Thayer. The house was north of West St., west of Walnut St. where a runlet of water crosses West St. He sold his homestead, Aug.20,1763 to Isaac Copeland (S.D. 100-174) 13 acres house and barn, east of Benjamin Hayden, South on the way to Aldridge's Farm, West on land of my father, North on Capt. Richard Faxon and my father. He sold other land Jul.16,1772 (S.D. 150-157) and removed to Ducktraptown, now Lincolnville or Camden, Maine where he is given in the 1790 census with 1-0-2. Children of Lemuel & Anne born at Braintree Lemuel Jul.14,1744, m. (-?) He was in Camden, Maine in 1786 (S.D. 171-258). Anne Aug.2,1747, m. Samuel Whittemore of Roxbury. Lydia Feb.15,1752, m. Dec.4,1774, Samuel Croxford (or Crawford) of Roxbury. Samuel bapt. Dec.16,1753 "Lemuel's child" buried Aug.6,1755 (Ch.Rec). Samuel bapt. Nov.6,1757 "Lemuel's child" buried May 1,1760 (Ch.Rec). Mary - m. - Turner of Camden, Me. She was a widow in 1800 (S.D. 178-258). She was a widow in 1794. 4909 Braintree Selectman's Book 1793-1835: Oct.6,1794, Voted to pay widow Turner 5/4/ for boarding and dieting her mother the widow of Lemuel Thayer for 1 year. Thayer 4910 John5 (John4-3Thomas2-1) born Mar.1,1723/4 died - (alive in 1786, died before 1789). married Apr.23,1747, Ann Hunt, born Nov.14,1726, died - buried Mar.24,1758 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Benjamin & Sarah (Niles) Hunt. He was alive, listed as John Thayer 2nd, when his father's estate was settled after the widow's death in 1786, but may have removed from town before that. He resided on his father's homestead. John Thayer Jr. & wife Ann sold land in Aldridge Farm, chiefly swamp, Sep.16,1757, but he did not sign the deed and may have died before delivery of it. John Thayer Jr. was surveyor of highways 1755, fenceviewer 1757,1760, and as John Thayer was surveyor of lumber 1759. (continued)_ Thayer 4910 (continued) Children of John & Anne baptized at Braintree Ann bapt. Jul.17,1748, buried Jun.15,1752 (Ch.Rec) ("a child of John Jr., my gr. grand child, - Rev. S. Niles"). John bapt. Sep.15,1751, buried Dec.6,1753 (Ch.Rec) ("a child of my son and daughter Thayer)(Rev. S. Niles). Ruth bapt. Mar.3,1754, m. 1st Apr.24,1773 at Boston, Nathaniel Davis; m. 2nd int. Sep.7,1782, Joseph Brown of Abington. She was Rev. War Pensioner in 1846 at Madison, Me., living with a daughter, widow Betsey Blanchard. + John bapt. Dec.7,1755 Ann - Living single in 1786 at Braintree, an heir of her grandfather's estate. Thayer 4911 Hon. Ebenezer5 (Ebenezer4-3Thomas2-1) born Jul.31,1721 died Feb.7,1794 in 73rd yr. - Tomb, Elm St. Cemetery. married 1st Apr.3,1746, Susanna Niles, born Jul.30,1719, died "in child bed, and her infant also", May 9,1754 in 35th yr., gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Rev. Samuel & Anne (Coddington) Niles. married 2nd intention Oct.18,1755, Rebecca Miller, born Sep,26,1730 at Milton, died Dec.3,1784, dau. of Samuel & Rebecca (Minot) Miller of Milton. The town record states "The Honorable Ebenezer Thayer Esquire died Feb. the 7th in the seventy third year of his age after a confinement of sixteen years. He served the town in the office of Selectman eighteen years and was chosen Representative to the General Court seventeen years successively and chosen one of the Council in 1776, died in 1794." He resided on part of his father's place on Elm St. near Cedar St. where his homestead consisted of 56 acres. He became one of largest land owners in town and totaled over 580 acres in Braintree, with land at Ashfield and elsewhere in his inventory (N.P. 1-172). He died intestate. In the division, the son Ebenezer Thayer Esq. received land near his own house, Maj. Samuel M. Thayer had land called Webb's pasture and house lot and part of the grist mill, Capt. Atherton Thayer had the mansion house or homestead, and about 1 acre, part of the grist mill, Mrs. Rebecca Soper had land and house called Clark's place, Susanna Fogg had the great pasture near Elkanah Thayer's former place (at Washington & Cedar Sts.), Dr. Stephen, Rachel, and Minot Thayer had the whole of the Holbrook farm, 169 acres, jointly._ Thayer 4912 Children of Ebenezer Jr. & Susanna born at Braintree + Ebenezer Aug.21,1746 Elisha Dec.4,1748, died single Feb.1,1774 at Barbados. Grad. at Harvard 1767, "preceptor to a lady in Barbados". John Coddington Dec.1751 (Bra. Rec. Vol.3) died Dec.3,1753 a.1yr. 10mo., gs., Elm St. Cem. - infant daughter "died with her mother" May 9,1754, gs., Elm St. Cem. Children of Capt. Ebenezer & Rebecca born at Braintree Samuel Miller Nov.27,1756, died Feb.11,1757 Rebecca Aug.6,1758, m. Oct.23,1777, Lt. Edmund Soper. - still born child - buried Apr.29,1760 (Ch.Rec) + Samuel Miller Apr.19,1761 Susannah Jan.8,1764, m. Oct.29,1784, Dr. Daniel Fogg. She died Aug.1,1856. + Atherton Feb.9,1766 Rachel Feb.13,1768, died single Aug.12,1842 a.74, kept house for her brother Minot Thayer. + Stephen Jan.2,1770 Col. Minot Dec.25,1771, died single Dec.16,1856 a.85. A merchant in Boston on Washington St., but gave up during War of 1812, returned to Braintree to the Holbrook farm where he built a large three story house on east side of Quincy Ave., just north of Monatiquot River. Representative in Mass. Legislature, etc. for many years. A gentleman in 1850 census, Ebenezer C. Thayer aged 12, his half great great nephew lived with him. Thayer 4913 Atherton5 (Ebenezer4-3Thomas2-1) born Jun.20,1735 died - buried May 18,1761 (Ch.Rec). married intention Nov.8,1755, Ruth Hobart, his cousin, born Oct.1,1734, died May 4,1810, dau. of John & Elizabeth (Thayer) Hobart. She married 2nd intention Oct.27,1764, Ebenezer Penniman. Atherton Thayer resided on Elm St. west of Cedar St., on part of his father's homestead. He died intestate and his widow was made administrator of Atherton Thayer, gentleman, deceased, and bonded with Ebenezer Thayer, gentleman, of Braintree, and Jacob Thayer of Boston, housewright. She was also made guardian of Ruth and Rachel, under 14, children of Atherton Thayer. (continued)_ Thayer 4913 (continued) Ebenezer Thayer sold his son Atherton Thayer the west half of his dwelling house May 21,1756 (S.D. 96-144) and on May 20,1765 the same half was sold by execution by Ebenezer Thayer Jr. "and widow Ruth Thayer hath since inter married with Ebenezer Penniman." (S.D. 105-74). Children of Atherton & Ruth born at Braintree Ruth Jul.11,1758, m. Apr.25,1778, Joseph Arnold. She died Mar.23,1850 a.91yrs. 8mo. 9ds. Rachel Oct.27,1760, m. Apr.10,1785, Paul Wild. She died Dec.25,1829 a.69, gs., Dyer Hill Cem. Thayer 4914 Joseph5 (Joseph4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born May 1,1727 died Jan.8,1818 a.91 at Stoughton (Jan.9,1818 a.91, Randolph Ch. Rec. "Joseph Thayer of Stoughton"). married 1st Sep.23,1754, Zilpah Lane, born -, died -, dau. of -. married 2nd Nov.19,1795 at East Bridgewater, Miss Sarah Richards, born -, died May 19,1840 in 88th yr., gs., East Bridgewater, dau. of -. She married 2nd Feb.11,1823 at Randolph as 2nd wife, Dea. Zaccheus5 Thayer (Peter4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1). Joseph Thayer was a Revolutionary soldier credited to Stoughton. He left a will dated Jan.9,1815 mentioning his wife Sarah who received the whole estate. (N.P. 30-226). The widow Sarah Thayer of West Bridgewater left a will giving all her estate to her two sisters Ginnet Richards & Lydia Richards. Josiah Richards of West Bridgewater was executor (Plymouth Probate 82-272). It was dated Jul.22,1829. He apparently lived in Milton for a time as on Oct.25,1765 Joseph Thayer of Milton bought 15 acres in Stoughton from Thomas Penniman and wife Abigail of Stoughton (S.D. 108-9) He had no children _ Thayer 4915 Reuben5 (Joseph4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jan.27,1741 (Thayer Mem.) (bapt. Feb.22, So. Parish). died Oct.24,1826 at Sterling, Conn. married intention Sep.17,1768, Sarah Linfield, baptized Mar.23,1746 at So. Precinct, died Oct.28,1813 at Sterling, Conn., dau. of William Sr. & Sarah (Thayer) Linfield. Reuben Thayer joined the So. Parish Church in 1767 and Sarah Linfield also. He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1776-7,1784, and gave a receipt for pay in 1790. On Jun.1,1773 David Linfield sold to Reuben Thayer and wife Sarah 40 acres of wood land in South Precinct (S.D.124-208) and Reuben Thayer and wife Sarah of Sterling, Conn. sold to Caleb Thayer of Sterling, Conn. 40 acres in Randolph that we bought of David Linfield in 1773, dated Sep.4,1809 (N.D.42-181). On May 23,1793 Reuben Thayer made an indenture of life lease with William Linfield Jr. to William Linfield Sr. by which Reuben Thayer agreed to support his father in law William Linfield Sr. for life in return for the use of 40 acres which Reuben Thayer had leased to William Linfield Jr. and to winter one cow, and plow one acre for him, etc. - From an original document now in possession of Quincy Historical Society - (also another one like it dated Sep.24,1794.) Reuben Thayer of Sterling, Conn. left a will dated Jun.26,1811, proved Nov.7,1826 giving to wife Sarah improvement of all real estate for life. To three grandsons Joseph, Oates (Otis) and Caleb Thayer $3.33 together with what I have given their father Timothy Thayer, deceased. Thayer 4916 To son Caleb Thayer all real estate at decease of my wife and he to be executor. In an account dated Oct.2,1827 the executor states the legacies have not been called for, they being absent, except that Sarah, deceased before the death of the testator. Dated at Plainfield, by Caleb Thayer. The inventory mentions half the old farm, undivided, containing 80 acres, etc. (Hartford, Ct. Files, Plainfield Dist. #2095). For descendants of the son Caleb Thayer, etc., see "Ancestors of Adelbert P. Thayer, Florence Thayer McCray, and George Burton Thayer" compiled by Geo. Burton Thayer (1894). He was elected hogreave 1765. (continued)_ Thayer 4916 (continued) Children of Reuben & Sarah born at Braintree (Randolph) Caleb Aug.5,1770, m. 1st Jan.3,1796 at Dorchester, Rebecca Tilestone (not Tillotson) of Dorchester; m. 2nd Jun.13,1813 at Sterling, Conn., Patience Phillips. Resided in Sterling, Conn. & Ohio. Timothy Feb.2,1773, m. Jan.11,1795 at Boston, Arethusa Johnson. Resided in Providence, R.I. Joseph Apr.29,1785, died young. Thayer 4917 Uriah5 (Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Oct.15,1724 died Mar.10,1797 a.72. married Oct.25,1748 (Ch.Rec) Deborah Copeland, baptized Oct.15,1727, died Oct.21,1805 (Thayer Memorial), dau. of Ebenezer & Deborah (White) Copeland. Uriah Thayer was elected surveyor of highways 1753,1758, fenceviewer 1769. He lived in the Dyer Hill section of Braintree. Thayer 4918 Children of Uriah & Deborah born at Braintree + Ebenezer Jul.27,1749 + Uriah Dec.22,1750 Deborah May 25,1752, m. Aug.10,1777, Sherebiah Arnold as 2nd wife. She died May 10,1793, gs., Dyer Hill Cem. Rachel Feb.15,1754, died single Jan.29,1798 a.43yrs. Mary Oct.7,1755, m. int. Sep.10,1784, Samuel Belcher Jr. She died Nov.1,1839 a.84, gs., Randolph. + Samuel White Jun.4,1757 + David Jan.18,1759 Abner Sep.28,1760, died Aug.29,1762. Hannah Jul.16,1762, m. Oct.25,1781, John White Jr. She died Jan.6,1788 a.26. Abner May 31,1764, m. Oct.20,1790 at Boston, Persis Turner. Removed to Turner, Maine. + Titus Jan.26,1766 + Stephen Nov.11,1768 (Thayer Mem.) (bapt. late 1767). Ezra Jan.25,1770, alive in 1792 (not mentioned in Thayer Mem., or elsewhere). Betty May 5,1773 (Thayer Mem.) (born May 3,1772 - data of S.A. Bates), bapt. 1774. _ Thayer 4919 Capt. Jonathan5 (Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jan.31,1725/6. died Jan.16,1805 a.78, gs., Dyer Hill Cemetery. married Nov.20,1747, Dorcas Hayden, baptized Jul.14,1728, died Jan.26,1815 a.86 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Nehemiah & Lydia (Thayer) Hayden. The date of marriage may be in error, though so given in the records, as on Oct.19,1747 Nehemiah Hayden sold to Jonathan Thayer and Dorcas Hayden, my daughter, the east half of the house where I now live, and the barn before the house etc. (S.D.74-245). Also see record of first child. He lived in 1803 says S.A. Bates on the corner of Washington and Tremont Sts. where the Pond School is (1950). He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1776. He died intestate and Jonathan Thayer was made administrator Feb.12,1805. Distribution was made to the widow Dorcas, to Nehemiah, eldest son, to Jonathan, second son, to Dorcas White, eldest daughter, wife of Alexander, to Lydia Thayer, second daughter, wife of Abraham Thayer. (N.D.11-212, 12-559). Jonathan Thayer of Windsor, Vt., blacksmith, was made administrator of Dorcas Thayer, widow, late of Braintree, Feb.14,1815 (N.P.25- 291). Jonathan Thayer Sr., gentleman, conveyed to his son Jonathan Thayer Jr., yeoman, the west half of my house, and the east half of same at the decease of self and wife, and 18 acres on the pond & road etc., Sep.1,1792 (N.D.45-40) and the widow Dorcas conveyed the same , Aug.12,1813, to Jonathan Thayer of Windsor, Vt. (N.D.45-48) Thayer 4920 Jonathan Thayer was elected hogreave 1749, surveyor of highways 1758,1766 (Lt. Jona.) 1773, (Capt. Jona.) 1777, surveyor of lumber 1758,1770, constable 1759, on the Fish Committee 1761,62,75,76,78- 80, warden 1767, Capt. Jona. was on the Committee of Safety 1777,78,81, was constable 1779, but excused, & 1780 for Middle Precinct, was fenceviewer 1782, assessor 1783, and on Hospital Committee 1792, on committee to build a poor house 1785, and it's first overseer 1786, but was excused 1787. Children of Jonathan & Dorcas born at Braintree + Nehemiah Mar.11,1747 (sic) "his father says this is a mistake, he was born Aug.11,1748" (sic). He was bapt. Oct.23,1748. Dorcas Dec.11,1752 (Thayer Mem.)(bapt. Dec.31), m. int. Nov.7,1778, Alexander White. - child buried Mar.1,1756 (Ch.Rec). (continued)_ Thayer 4920 (continued) Jonathan Jun.15,1758, died young (Thayer Mem.) (sic). Lydia Nov.20,1755 (Thayer Mem.)(bapt. Nov.26,1758), m. Feb.18,1787, Abraham6 Thayer (Abraham5Nathaniel4- 3Richard2-1). + Jonathan Apr.10,1761 (Thayer Mem.)(bapt. Apr.19). Thayer 4921 Noah5 (Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Dec.30,1727 died Dec.3,1790 "consumption". married Mar.14,1750/1 (Christ Ch.Rec) Margaret Harmon, born Apr.23,1731 (Thayer Mem), died 1794 at Randolph, dau. of William & Sarah (Marquand) Harmon. He was a soldier at Lake George 1758 and at Braintree 1759 a.30 (Reg. Vol.15) also he (or his son) was a Rev. Soldier. After his marriage he removed to Bedford, N.H. where he had bought land in Naraganset #5, (now Bedford) on Apr.8,1750. He also inherited land there by will of Samuel5 (Samuel4-3Shadrach2) Thayer in 1752. He sold his lands there as did his brother Jonathan Thayer in 1755,1757,1767 (N.H. Provincial Deeds 42-506,52-348,92-548,99-296). He returned to Braintree (Randolph) in 1756 and bought 90 acres and a house and barn, east on a town way (now Lafayette St.), west on Stoughton (now Canton) line etc., Mar.20,1756 (S.D.88-118). Here his descendants mentioned until after 1900. Wm. H. Woodman states that five generations lived here on this lot, Noah, Meshech, Ephraim, Washington, and Miss Harriot Thayer who occupied it in 1900. He left a will dated Sep.25,1790, proved Dec.31,1790, giving to wife Margaret improvement of all real estate etc., to son Shadrach and four eldest daughters, Margaret, Experience, Michal, and Merib, about 35 acres woodland in Stoughton "bounding on my homeplace as the line runs between the towns". To daughter Leah 10 acres of homeplace. To son Noah, 5 shillings, having given him in full already, by deed. To son Meshech my dwelling house & barn and rest of the homeplace. To son Zachariah Marquand Thayer 3 acres on Moore's Farm river, and if he does not marry and have issue, to go to son Meshech. (S.D. 89-825) _ Thayer 4922 The widow Margaret Thayer left a will dated Sep.10,1792, proved Apr.1,1794, giving to son Noah, son Shadrach, three eldest daughters Margaret Steel, Experience Crane, Michal Capen, to daughter Meribah Littlefield, money, to son Meshach all my oxen, cows, sheep, and swine, etc. To daughter Leah Thayer all indoor movables, to son Zachariah Marquand Thayer, money (N.P. 1-113). He was elected hogreave 1758, surveyor of highways 1763,69,75,1781 for So. Precinct, constable 1777 & 1778 but excused both years. Children of Noah & Margaret born at Braintree, except 1st two + Zechariah Marquand Feb.23,1752 at Bedford, New Hampshire. + Noah Apr.10,1754 at Bedford, N.H. Margaret Feb.8,1757, m. 1st int. Aug.20,1780, Ephraim Mann; m. 2nd Oct.12,1784 at -, Joseph Steel. Removed to Washington, N.H. + Shadrach May 18,1759 Experience Apr.28,1761, m. int. Nov.16,1782, Samuel Crane. Removed to Bradford, (N.H.?). Michal (dau.) not Michael (as in V.R.) May 13,1765, m. Mar.19,1789 at Stoughton, Lemuel Capen of Stoughton. Removed to Winthrop, Maine. Tamar - died young (Thayer Mem). Meribah May 1,1769, m. int. Apr.15,1786, Aaron Littlefield. + Meshech Mar.29,1772 Leah Apr.8,1774, m. Rev. Joshua Bradley (Thayer Mem.), pastor of Baptist Ch., Newport, R.I. Removed to Middlebury, Genesee Co., N.Y. and died a.89 at St. Paul, Minn. Thayer 4923 Dea. Christopher5 (Christopher4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Apr.27,1741. died Sep.28,1823 a.82yrs. 4mo., gs., Old Cem. on East Hill, Peterboro, N.H. married Jan.6,1767 at Weymouth, Bethiah Hunt, born Nov.30,1744 at Weymouth, died Feb.28,1817 a.72yrs. 2mo., gs., Old Cem., Peterboro, N.H., dau. of Lt. Ebenezer & Bethiah (Adams) Hunt. He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775 and was a pensioner beginning in 1818 (S.43994). He resided on the homestead on the south side of Elm St. east of the railroad tracks and sold his estate there in 1788, house, barn and 18 acres, two lots, to Rev. Ezra Weld and removed to Peterboro, N.H. about this time (S.D.164-85), except for half an acre which he later sold to Ebenezer Thayer in 1798 (N.D.8-189). (continued)_ Thayer 4923 (continued) He left a will dated Feb.23,1811, proved Oct.28,1823 at Hillsboro Co., N.H. giving to wife Bethiah use of half the farm and house, etc., to five children of son William, deceased $100 each, to daughter Sarah wife of Elihu Penniman $100 and what she had already, to sons Eber & Elihu the remainder, they to support my son Christopher for life, and to share remainder at wife's decease. Christopher Thayer Jr. was elected hogreave 1766, fenceviewer 1769, assizor of bread 1774. He was a soldier 1759 a.18 at Braintree (Reg. Vol.15). Thayer 4924 Children of Christopher & Bethiah born at Braintree William Nov.25,1767, m. Abigail Wyman of Ashby, Mass. Mary born and died as infant (Thayer Mem.) Mary Jul.8,1771, died young Eber Aug.17,1773, m. 1st Elizabeth Jaquth; 2nd Sarah Everett. Resided in Peterboro, N.H. Christopher Dec.26,1776, died May 12,1818 a.41yrs. 4mo., non- compos-mentis (History of Peterboro, N.H.). Sarah Feb.12,1779, m. Mar.10,1808 at Peterboro, N.H., Elihu Penniman Jr. of Braintree & Peterboro. Joseph Adams May 18,1781, died single Aug.18,1803 a.22yrs. 3mo., gs., Peterboro, N.H. Elihu May 1,1783, m. Susan Everett. Resided in Peterboro, N.H. Thayer 4925 Amos5 (Christopher4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Apr.5,1745 died Jan.12,1819 a.74 "old age" ("old age and num" - Ch.Rec) married Nov.30,1767 at Boston, Hannah Damerell (or Dammorel), born -, died Mar.1826 a.84 (Ch.Rec) "at Boston, consort to Amos Thayer of Braintree" - Columbian Centinel of Mar.4,1726, dau. of -. He lived in Boston most of his married life, but returned to Braintree where he resided on part of his father's homestead on Elm St., just east of the Cemetery. He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775, listed as of Boston, as Amos Thayer, was engaged for Braintree in 1780 and called 5ft. 7 inches tall, dark complexion, and he applied for a pension in 1818 (S.33198) and called himself a housewright. (continued) _ Thayer 4925 (continued) He mortgaged his house and half an acre in Braintree in 1788 to his brother Christopher Thayer of Peterboro, N.H., who transferred it in 1798 to Ebenezer Thayer of Braintree, and Amos sold his interest in it to him Jul.17,1798 "where I now life, reserving a life interest in it for me and my wife" (S.D.163-251;190-14, N.D.10- 138). He left no male heirs says the Thayer Memorial. He was elected hogreave in 1784. Children of Amos & Hannah born probably at Boston (Thayer Memorial) William died before 1819 James died before 1819 Susanna m. Feb.15,1802 at Boston, John G. Holland. Mary m. May 24,1801 at Boston, Stephen Gore. Thayer 4926 Napthali5 (Napthali4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.30,1739 died 1773. married intention Apr.8,1763, Elizabeth Thayer, born Nov.9,1743, died Jun.8,1816 a.73 at Randolph (Ch.Rec), dau. of Benjamin5 & Ruth (Capen) Thayer (John4Richard3-2-1). Elizabeth wife of Napthali Thayer joined the So. Precinct Church in 1766. He resided in the north part of present Holbrook, near Division & Franklin Sts. He was elected hogreave 1766,1768. He died intestate and James Penniman was made administrator Nov.19,1773 (S.P.73-270) and bonded with Moses Adams, yeoman, of Braintree, and Samuel Hayden, shop keeper, of Boston. The inventory shows about 3 acres and half a poor dwelling house and small barn, etc. "also what the widow brought at marriage, that her father saith is lent." Nov.26,1773 (S.P.73-558). Children of Napthali & Elizabeth born at Braintree, bapt. at So. Parish + Robert Jun.22,1765 Benjamin bapt. May 22,1768, died May 9,1794 a.25 at Braintree as "Benjamin Thayer Jr."? + Bethuel Aug.1,1771 Rebecca bapt. Nov.14,1773, ?died single 1833?? _ Thayer 4927 Peter5 (Peter4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Apr.3,1737 died Sep.1805 a.68 at Randolph (Ch.Rec) (Sep.14, - Register Vol.75). married Dec.5,1764 at Boston (New South Ch.) Mary Withington of Dorchester, born -, died -, dau. of -. He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1776 etc. Resided on present Mill St. in Randolph. He became mentally enfeebled and a guardian was appointed, Oct.13,1789, (Nathaniel Niles) and his son Peter Thayer was appointed Aug.1,1803 when Niles resigned. (S.P.88-556, N.P.9- 492). Peter Thayer Jr. was surveyor of highways 1776, hogreave 1779. Children of Peter & Mary born at Braintree (Randolph), not recorded, (Thayer Mem. 1835) John Aug.22,1765, drowned at Castle Island, Boston, aged 25, says Thayer Genealogy (1875). Polly Mar.11,1768, m. Apr.8,1792, Joseph Kingman. Removed to Thetford, Vt. + Peter Sep.24,1771 Mordecai Jan.14,1773, m. int. Apr.18,1796 at Boston, Rachel6 Thayer (his cousin)(Zacheus5). Removed to Hampden, Me. in 1800. + Asa Feb.26,1775 + William Mar.26,1777 Elisha Jul.29,1780, m. Mary Tyler (Thayer Gen. 1875). Removed to Frankfort, Me. before 1807. Polly dau. of Peter bapt. as adult Aug.14,1791, Mordecai, adult Nov.21,1790, Asa & William Oct.27,1799. Thayer 4928 Lt. Ephraim5 (Peter4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Feb.16,1740(1) died Jun.13,1781 in 41st yr., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married Dec.23,1762 at No. Bridgewater, Phebe Porter of Stoughton, born Aug.14,1740, died Apr.2,1783 in 40th yr., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Benjamin & Dorothy (Curtis) Porter. He was a Revolutionary soldier 1775 at Braintree, 1776 at Stoughton, Ephraim Thayer 2nd 1777 at Braintree. He resided on the west side of So. Franklin St., Holbrook, south of Elihu Adams homestead, and north of the Linfield place. He died intestate and Thomas Penniman was made administrator Jul.3,1781 (S.P.80-337). The inventory showed a house barn, and 55 acres (S.P.80-711). (continued)_ Thayer 4928 (continued) Elisha Wales was made guardian of Archelaus & Jabez Thayer, minors, Oct.7,1783 (S.P.82-761) and on Sep.29,1789 Micaiah Porter of Voluntown, Conn. was made guardian of Archelaus, over 14 yrs. (S.P.88-508). On Sep.10,1792 Micaiah Porter of Voluntown, Conn., clerk, was made guardian of Jonathan Thayer, over 14, and was bonded with Benjamin Porter of Freetown, gent., and William Porter of Boston, distiller, (S.P.91-585). Thomas Penniman was made guardian of Porter Thayer, over 14, Dec.23,1783 (S.P. 82-932). On Aug.3,1789 Porter Thayer of Braintree sold to Jonathan Bass, his double and undivided share in his father's real estate which contains about 70 acres, house and barn, easterly on the road, south on William Linfield, deceased, west on grantor and others, north on Sarah Adams, also my double share in other lands and my single share on right of my brothers Ephraim and Jabez, deceased, minors, undivided in the above lands (S.D. 166-177). Thayer 4929 On Mar.27,1799 Micaiah Porter and Jonathan Thayer both of Voluntown, Conn. sold a 70 acre farm of Lt. Ephraim Thayer deceased, etc. (N.D.10-198), and on Feb.21,1799 Archelaus Thayer of Voluntown, Conn., cabinet and chair maker, sold 15 acres or 1/4 of 60 acres belonging to the heirs of Ephraim Thayer, deceased. (N.D.8-210). Ephraim Thayer 2nd was surveyor of highways 1766 (in So. Precinct), 1773,1775, fenceviewer 1776, & Lt. Ephraim was on the committee to hire men 1777, and committee to establish prices 1779. Children of Ephraim 2nd & Phebe born at Braintree (now Holbrook) Anna Oct.12,1763, died Jun.14,1764. Porter Aug.19,1765, m. 1st Oct.14,1788 at Boston, Esther Wharf; m. 2nd Rosanna Hall of Newport, R.I. He died Apr.1,1853 a.87yrs. 7mo. 12ds. at Sterling, Conn. Ephraim Aug.2,1767, died before 1789, as a minor. Phebe bapt. "Febee" Aug.12,1770 (So. Parish). Jabez (alive Oct.1783), died before 1789, as a minor. Archelaus (?) "a son of Ephraim & wife", bapt. Aug.27,1775" (So. Parish). Resided in Plainfield, N.H. and Poland, Me. Jonathan bapt. Aug.17,1777 (So. Parish). Resided in Voluntown & Sterling, Conn. He died Nov.11,1812(?) a.70(?) (or 1842?) at Sterling, Conn. _ Thayer 4930 Lt. & Dea. Zaccheus5 (Peter4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Dec.27,1742 died Nov.27,1825 a.83, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married 1st Jun.30,1770, Deborah Mann, born 1746, died Oct.4,1822 a.77, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Lt. Seth & Rachel (Spear) Mann. married 2nd Feb.11,1823 at Randolph, Sarah (Richards) Thayer of Stoughton, widow of Joseph5 (Joseph4Eph.3), born 1753 at -, died May 19,1840 in 88th yr., gs., East Bridgewater, dau. of - Richards. Zacheus Thayer joined the So. Parish Church 1767, later was a member of the Baptist Church and deacon. Dorothy (sic) should be Deborah, his wife joined So. Parish Church in 1768. He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775 and was a pensioner in 1820 when he says he was a laborer, aged 77, and was in the French War also in 1759,1760. Says he has 40 acres a house and barn, much decayed, has a wife aged 74, very infirm and feeble and two grand children with him aged 15 and 13 whose parents are deceased (S.33190). Zaccheus Thayer a.17 (s. Thomas -sic) was a soldier at Braintree 1759 (Reg. Vol.15). He left a will dated Nov.18,1817, proved Jan.3,1826, giving to wife Deborah improvement of all real estate, to daughter Anna that married Meshech Thayer 1/5 part, to daughter Deborah that married Ebenezer Warren and is deceased, 1/5 part to her son Ebenezer Warren, to daughter Rachel that married Mordecai Thayer and is deceased, 1/5 part to her children, to daughter Ruth that married Zeba Smith 1/5 part, to daughter Elizabeth that married Bela Jordan and is deceased, 1/5 part to her two children John & Betsey, all - Thayer 4931 - at my wife's decease and if the children arrive at age (N.P.46- 436). The inventory shows a homestead in Randolph and 45 acres, a pew in the No. Baptist meeting house and one in the Old Baptist meeting house. (N.P.47-63). The widow Sarah Thayer had her dower laid off. She left a will which is mentioned with that of her first husband Joseph5 Thayer . He resided on present Union St., Holbrook, north side just east of the Cochato River as shown by deed "of part of the farm I now live on" dated Apr.10,1791 (N.D.4-27). He was elected tithingman 1774,1777, warden 1778, fenceviewer 1779 and surveyor of highways in the So. Precinct 1791. Children of Zaccheus & Deborah born at Braintree (Randolph) Anna Apr.10,1772, m. Meshech6 Thayer (Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3) Deborah May 15,1774, m. int. Sep.9,1811 at Randolph, Ebenezer Warren Jr. of No. Bridgewater. (continued)_ Thayer 4931 (continued) Rachel Mar.1,1778 (Thayer Mem), m. int. Apr.18,1796 at Boston, Modecai6 Thayer, her cousin, (Peter5-4). Ruth Sep.15,1781 (Thayer Mem)(bapt. Nov.11), m. int. Mar.22,1800 at Randolph, Zeba Smith. Elizabeth Jun.18,1783 (Thayer Mem)(bapt. Nov.16), m. Mar.25,1804 at Randolph, Bela Jordan. Thayer 4932 Lt. Bartholemew5 (Peter4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.15,1757 died - (living in 1820 at Coshocton, Ohio), died Apr.11,1826 a.70yrs., gs., Keene Twp., Coshocton, Ohio. married 1st intention Dec.8,1787 "Bartholomew of Peterboro" Rebecca Brackett, born -, died -, dau. of - Brackett. married 2nd Jun.18,1789 at Peterboro, N.H. (int. at Braintree May 28) Elizabeth Blanchard, born 1755-6, died Sep.10,1825 a.70yrs., gs., Keene Twp., Coshocton, Ohio, dau. of Ephraim & Polly (Hall) Blanchard. He was a Revolutionary soldier at Braintree 1775-81, reported deranged in 1782. Removed to Peterboro, N.H. soon after where he is in 1790 census. Removed to Hancock, N.H. in 1802, owned a mill there and removed to Ohio after a few years. He was in Hancock, N.H. in 1808 when he sold with Elizabeth Thayer, their right in the homestead of Ephraim Blanchard in Braintree (N.D.33-40). He was in Hancock in 1812, but of Cochocton, Ohio in 1818 when he applied for a Rev. War Pension and stated in 1820 that he was aged 63, of Cochocton, had a lease of 50 acres there, 3 of them under improvement, a wife aged 62 who is also infirm, and that he had epileptic fits (S.40577). Children of Bartholomew according to Thayer Memorial and Hist. of Hancock, N.H. Ephraim Removed to Cochocton, Ohio, married & had children. Jabez died young. _ Thayer 4933 James5 (James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Aug.28,1752 died Mar.1786 (Mar.19, Thayer Mem.). married 1st Sep.3,1776, Mehitable Brackett, born Jan.25,1757, died about Nov.1778, dau. of Capt. Richard & Mary (Burt) Brackett. married 2nd Oct.26,1779, Mary Wales Thayer, born May 30,1756, died Jun.1786, dau. of Ensign Thomas5 & Lydia (Allen) Thayer, (John4-3Thomas2-1). He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775 etc. He resided on Washington St., south side, north of Capen's Bridge or near Cedar St. He left a will dated Jan.3,1786, proved Mar.28,1786 calling himself, a blacksmith, being sick and weak, giving to wife Mary 115 out of my real estate and all furniture and clothing she brought me. To my two children Mary & James I had by my first wife all furniture and clothing that was their mother's when they are 21. To my wife improvement of real estate, then to four children Mary, James, Thomas and Lydia. Brother (in law) Elkanah Thayer to be guardian for them, and wife Mary, executor (S.P.85-141). The inventory gives a house, barn, and other buildings on the east side of the road 115, etc., a blacksmith shop and land adjoining on the west side, etc., sworn to by Elkanah Thayer a ?Horney? to Mary Thayer "who is in a dying situation" May 9,1785. On Jun.27,1786 he was made administrator with the will annexed (S.P.85-227). Thayer 4934 Widow Mary Thayer made a will dated May 1,1786, proved Jun.27,1786 giving to her two children Thomas & Lydia her whole estate at age or marriage, or to the survivor. (S.P.85-395). To Thomas & Samuel Hayden children of my sister Hayden deceased 5, or to the survivor. Brother Elkanah Thayer was made executor. The house and barn etc. were sold Apr.1,1788 to Caleb Hobart Jr. by Elkanah Thayer, administrator (N.D.13-12). Children of James Jr. & Mehitable born at Braintree Mary Dec.15,1776, m. Apr.14,1794 (Ch.Rec) as "Polly" to Zenas Mansfield. + James Oct.31,1778 Children of James Jr. & Mary born at Braintree Thomas Oct.7,1780 (alive in June 1786) Jechonias Jan.25,1783, died before 1786. Lydia Aug.29,1784 (also recorded at Williamsburgh), m. Sep.24,1815 at Williamsburgh (Ch.Rec) Boylston Vinton. Removed to West Boylston (Thayer Mem.)._ Thayer 4935 Philip5 (James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Nov.11,1753 died Oct.20,1832 a.79 (Thayer Mem., and Columbian Centinel) (not recorded), at Braintree. married Jun.4,1778, Lydia Salisbury, born Apr.22,1752, died Oct.23,1842 a.85 (sic) at Braintree (State House copy), dau. of William & Lydia (Thomas) Salisbury. He was a Revolutionary soldier 1775, and his widow applied for a pension in 1838, aged 86 (W.14002). He resided on Plain St. where William Salisbury sold him "the dwelling house where I now live, and barn, both of which I built upon land that came to me by wife Lydia, deceased; Dec.1,1785 (S.D.159-263). He died intestate and Stephen Thayer of Boston, a son was made administrator of Philip Thayer who died leaving a widow and three children, and representatives of a deceased child, Feb.5,1833 (N.P.58-233). He was elected fire warden 1782-4, surveyor of highways 1782 for Middle Precinct. Children of Philip & Lydia born at Braintree Stephen Sep.14,1778, m. Nancy Leeds of Boston, and resided there. Theodore Oct.29,1780, died at sea, says Thayer Memorial. Lydia May 4,1783, m. Oct.18,1804, Ezekiel White. + Philip Oct.4,1785 Warren Jan.19,1789, died Mar.15,1810 a.21 at Weymouth "bilious colic". Elias Apr.30,1792, died Oct.2,1814 a.22 (Ch.Rec). Polly (or Mary Salisbury) Apr.13,1794, m. (Mary S.) Jul.24,1817, Ezra Dyer. Thayer 4936 Cornet Solomon5 (James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Sep.10,1755 died Feb.2,1835 a.79 (1755-1835 - Tomb #13, Elm St. Cem.). married 1st Oct.26,1779, Lydia Thayer, born May 10,1759, died Mar.19,1783 in 24th yr., gs. Elm St. Cem., dau. of Ensign Thomas5 & Lydia (Allen) Thayer (John4-3Thomas2-1). married 2nd Sep.12,1785, Elizabeth (or Betty) Thayer, born Jul.28,1754, died Oct.5,1847 a.93 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Abraham5 & Sarah (Hunt) Thayer (Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1). He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775 etc. as Solomon Thayer 2nd. He applied for a pension in 1818, aged 62, says he was in John Vinton's Co. in 1776. (continued) _ Thayer 4936 (continued) In 1824 he stated he was aged 70, wife aged 71 who was a cripple by an accident several years ago, that he was a farmer before he lost his property by misfortune, and had no children living with him or able to support him, and includes a deed of house and land 3/4 acre, that his son Jechonias bought of him on Sep.1,1817. Jechonias Thayer of Boston, merchant, deposed that the deed was made for advances made to his father and to pay his debts but was insufficient and that he has had to dispose of the property to discharge his debts. The widow Elizabeth Thayer applied for a pension in 1838, aged 84 (W.15429). He resided on the paternal homestead on Elm St., parts of which he sold at various times including 3 acres sold between Elm St. and the river to his son Theophilus Thayer, a minor, Jan.30,1783, reserving to himself and wife Lydia, the improvement of it for life (S.D.140-175). Thayer 4937 He also sold land near his brother William Thayer's dwelling near Great Pond, bounded south & west on Great Pond River, north on the causeway from Aldridge Farm to William Thayer's dwelling, Mar.25,1793 (N.D.1-225). Solomon Thayer 2nd was on the Fish Committee 1781, was hogreave 1782, and probably also as Solomon Thayer 1783-7,89-92, Solomon Thayer 2nd, warden 1788,1789, surveyor in Middle Precinct 1789, and was on the School Committee 1793. Children of Solomon 2nd & Lydia born at Braintree + Theophilus May 21,1781 (called son of Solomon & Betsey by error in Vol.3, Braintree Rec.). Children of Solomon 2nd & Betsa born at Braintree + Jechonias Jul.24,1786 Betsey May 26,1789, m. 1st Jun.23,1817, Harlow Hooker of Boston; m. 2nd Elisha Howes. Solomon Alden Dec.17,1792, m. about Dec.1817 at Sackett's Harbor, N.Y., Abby Smith Stetson. He was called of Braintree at his death in Oct.1828 a.35 at St. George, New Brunswick - (Columbian Centinel of Oct.9,1828). _ Thayer 4938 Capt. William5 (James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.8,1759 (Mar.10, Vol.3). died Mar.17,1822 a.61 (sic) at Milton, gs., Elm St. Cem. (Mar.18,1822 a.63 - Milton V.R.). married intention Aug.11,1781, Sarah Jones, born Dec.26,1761 (Vol.3)(1762 Thayer Mem.), died Oct.13,1813 a.51, gs., Elm St. Cem. (a.53 Ch.Rec), dau. of Moses & Dorothy (Dyer) Jones. "Capt. William Thayer died at Milton at the house of his son in law Thomas Hunt, Mar.17, and was brought to Braintree and buried from the meeting house, aged 61 years" says the record. He was insane many years before his death. He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775. He resided on a farm inherited from his father at the upper end of West St. on the shore of Great Pond. The house was on a knoll west or southwest of the river, west of where the street crosses the river, and now covered by the street where the house was. William Thayer was elected surveyor of highways 1785,1788 for Middle Precinct, and 1792. Thayer 4939 Children of William & Sarah born at Braintree Mary Apr.27,1782, m. Feb.24,1803 (Ch.Rec) Thomas Hunt of Randolph & Milton. + William Oct.26,1783 Sarah Oct.31,1785, m. Jan.26,1804, Alpheus7 Thayer, (Levi6Hezekiah5-4Nathaniel3Richard2-1). Ruthy Nov.10,1788, m. 1st Nov.24,1811 at Boston, Christopher Kneeland; m. 2nd Thomas Emmons of Boston. Prudence Mar.10,1791, m. Jul.26,1812, Josiah Ames of Boston (or Eames). Resided in Dracut. Deborah Sep.1,1793, m. Alpheus Cary. Resided in Boston. Elizabeth Dec.5,1795, m. Apr.18,1822 at Milton, Lewis Copeland. Resided in Milton. Rebecca Aug.9,1798, m. Dec.28,1824 at Boston, Stephen Lynch. Thomas Emmons Mar.4,1801, m. Ann Lochlin. Resided in Boston. He died Mar.21,1839 a.38, gs., at Milton. + John Davis Apr.23,1803 Lucretia Aug.15,1805, m. Charles Coolidge (formerly Cleverly) of Weymouth. Resided in Boston & Dedham. Evelina D. Sep.19,1807 (not recorded), m. Jan.23,1833 at Dracut, Langdon Senter of Hudson, N.H. _ Thayer 4940 Gaius6 (Thomas5John4-3Thomas2-1) born Nov.20,1744 died Jan.21,1831 a.87 married intention Dec.21,1771, Sarah Vesey, his cousin, born Apr.13,1749, died Aug.1837 a.90 (sic) at Boston "formerly of Quincy" - Columbian Centinel of Aug.26, & Quincy Patriot of Sep.2,1837, dau. of Benjamin & Mary (Thayer) Veazie (or Vesey). He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1776, resided in north part of Braintree, and evidently removed to Quincy where some of the children were baptized and where he paid a real estate tax in 1802- 4, and in 1805-6 "for J. Newcomb's place" but paid no poll tax in Quincy, though listed in the assessor's records as a resident rather than a non resident proprietor. No settlement of his estate is on record. He lost much of his property by execution against his real estate for non payment of money due the town when he was a tax collector, during the hard times after the Revolutionary War. He lived for a time on Washington St. opposite Cedar St., Braintree. He was surveyor of lumber 1776-9,1781,83-89, culler of staves 1777,78,1786-91, sealer of shingles 1777-81, sealer of wood 1781- 3,85,86, hogreave 1781,1790, constable 1782 for No. Precinct, 1784,-6 & 1788, assizor of bread 1783, on the committee to build a work house 1785, tax collector for No. Precinct 1786, also for Middle Precinct 1786 and for So. Precinct 1786 when he bid off the privilege of collecting taxes, and for the Middle Precinct 1789, and assessor for the No. Precinct 1789 but was excused from serving. He was taxed in Quincy 1795, 1803-1806, bur apparently resided in Quincy in 1792 as Gaius Thayer & family were warned out Jan.25,1793. Thayer 4941 Children of Gaius & Sarah born at Braintree or Quincy Thomas Mar.14,1773, died young. Gaius Oct.31,1774, m. Apr.14,1808 at Cambridge, Hannah Connery of Boston. Resided in Boston. Enos Aug.6,1776, died Sep.1799 a.27 (sic) at Quincy (Columbian Centinel of Oct.2). Elisha Feb.7,1778, died Oct.29,1802 a.25 (Quincy Ch.Rec) ("lately of Boston" - Col. Centinel of Oct.30). Sarah Dec.14,1779 (bapt. at Quincy), m. Dec.25,1806 at Boston, James Bartlett. Phebe Jul.29,1781 (bapt at Quincy) Silas Jun.8,1783 (bapt. at Quincy), died Jan.22,1806 a.22 (Quincy Ch.Rec). Rachel Apr.8,1785 (bapt. at Quincy), died young. + John bapt. Jul.1,1787 at Quincy. (continued)_ Thayer 4941 (continued) Rachel bapt. 1791 at Braintree, born Apr.22,1789 - Reg. Vol.64 - died Dec.13,1870 at Boston, m. Feb.17,1811 at Boston, Joseph Urann. Thomas bapt. 1791 at Braintree, died May 25,1824 a.33 at Boston (Col. Centinel of May 26), mentioned in the will of brother John Thayer, 1828. Thayer 4942 Elkanah6 (Thomas5John4-3Thomas2-1) baptized Mar.8,1747 born Mar.16,174- as given in Williamsburgh V.R. (probably Mar,6,1747). died Apr.6,1829 a.82, gs., Old Cemetery, Williamsburgh, or Apr.8,1829 (V.R.). married Feb.10,1772 (Quincy Ch.Rec) Mary Adams, born Feb.9,1755 (Feb.10,175- in Williamsburgh V.R.), died Sep.8,1835 a.82 (sic) gs., Old Cem., Williamsburgh, dau. of Boylston & Mary (Allen) Adams. The 1790 census lists him at Braintree as "Elsea" Thayer. He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775. He resided on Washington St. opposite Cedar St., Braintree until 1793 when he sold to John Adams "my now homestead, house and barn, partly in Quincy and partly in Braintree (S.D. 177-160, also N.D.1-43). He sold out on Nov.4,1793 and on Nov.11,1783 he bought 110 acres in Williamsburgh, lot 53, (Hampshire deeds 6-506). Elkanah Thayer and wife were admitted to Williamsburgh Church from Braintree Jul.6,1794. He was elected surveyor of highways for the Middle Precinct 1779,1783,84,87,92. Thayer 4943 Children of Elkanah & Mary born at Braintree, except last two at Williamsburgh Mary Dec.16,1773, died Mar.16,1817 a.43, single, gs., Old Cem., Williamsburgh. Thomas Boylston Feb.26,1776, died Apr.10,1776. Thomas Boylston Mar.18,1777, died Aug.30,177- (Williamsburgh V.R.) Elizabeth Aug.24,1779, died Jan.8,1792 a.12 "bilious fever". Elkanah Sep.6,1781, m. int. Jul.7,1805 at Edgartown, Hannah Thaxter of Edgartown. Zabdiel Dec.31,1783, m. Abigail Curtis. Resided in New York City, a merchant, in 1828. Removed to Cincinnati, Ohio. (continued)_ Thayer 4943 (continued) Susanna Mar.7,1786 (Mar.6, Williamsburgh V.R.), died "Susan" Mar.12,1851 a.65, single, gs., Old Cem., Williamsburgh. Eunice Jul.12,1788, died Sep.6,1805 in 18th yr., gs., Old Cem., Williamsburgh. Nancy Oct.15,1790. Single in 1832. Jacob Jan.25,1793, m. Sarah Porter. Removed to Ohio. Ebenezer Adams Jul.13,1795 at Williamsburgh, m. Wealthy Hill. Atherton Jun.30,179-(8) at Williamsburgh (bapt there Sep.30,1798). Thayer 4944 John6 (John5-4-3Thomas2-1) baptized Dec.7,1755 died Jan.17,1808 a.5 (sic) at East Bridgewater, (or Feb.15,1808 - Pension Rec.). married intention "John Thayer 2nd" Sep.15,1781, Eunice West (m. Oct.1,1781 - Pension Rec.), born 1757, died - (after 1840), dau. of Thomas & Mary (Packard) West. He inherited half his grandfather John Thayer's homestead but sold out in Apr.1786 and was of Bridgewater in Aug.1786 when the estate was settled and divided (S.D.156-223). He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775 as John Thayer 3rd and his widow was a pensioner in Oct.1838 when Eunice Thayer of East Bridgewater a.81, widow of John Thayer who was in Capt. Silas Wild's Co. in 1776 at Boston, N.Y. and Ticonderoga applied for a pension. John Thayer, a.51, of East Bridgewater deposed that his father died in 1808, etc. (W.14009). Children of John 2nd & Eunice born 1st two at Braintree, rest at East Bridgewater John May 29,1783, died young. Molly Dec.22,1784 John near 1787, m. Lydia Brown of Bridgewater & resided there. Eunice about 1789, m. Mar.10,1813 at Bridgewater, Isaac Brown Jr. "a child of John" died Sep.21,1803 a.7 at East Bridgewater. "a child of John" died Sep.23,1803 a.10 mo. at East Bridgewater. _ Thayer 4945 Gen. Ebenezer6 (Ebenezer5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Aug.21,1746 died May 30,1809 (not recorded). married Feb.4,1773 at Boston "Ebenezer Thayer 3rd of Braintree" & Rachel Thayer of Boston", his cousin, born Dec.20,1744 at Braintree, died Aug.29,1819 a.75, dau. of Gideon5 & Rachel (Thayer) Thayer (Richard4-3-2-1). He was a Revolutionary soldier and was an officer during that war, after which he became a Brigadeer General in the Militia and was the only Braintree native to become a general in the army, except Gen. Sylvanus Thayer in the nineteenth century. Gen. Ebenezer Thayer lived on the homestead of Rev. Samuel Niles, his grandfather, next east of the First Church on Elm St., at the east corner of Stedman St. This property was sold to him Feb.5,1778 by his father Ebenezer Thayer Sr., 8 acres, house and barn "where Ebenezer Thayer Jr. now lives." (S.D.136-82). This family and those of his brothers had a mania for changing their names as seen by the records of their children. He left a will dated May 27,1809, proved Aug.1,1809 giving to wife Rachel all the estate for life except as hereafter given, and to sons Ebenezer F. and Samuel N. Thayer certain real estate already deeded to them, and at her decease to grandsons Elisha Niles Thayer and Ebenezer Coddington Thayer, children of son Elisha deceased 1/5 of all real estate, and the remainder of it in four parts to his four sons Gideon Latimer, Nathaniel Frederick, Ebenezer Francis, and Samuel Niles Thayer. (N.P.17-226 & 7) The widow Rachel died intestate and her estate was said to be insolvent (N.P.33-168, 33-459). Thayer 4946 A division of his real estate was made Jul.2,1824, a very detailed and complicated work (N.P.43-285). Children of Ebenezer Jr. & Rachel born at Braintree + Elisha Nov.22,1773 Ebenezer Coddington Apr.1,1775, died Aug.25,1775 a.4mo. 25ds. Dr. Ebenezer Coddington May 31,1776. Graduated at Harvard Coll. 1795. He was a physician in Braintree but died single Dec.22,1805 a.30. He had 5 acres of land and a small house (N.P.21- 453). Gideon (name changed in 1799 to Gideon Latimer) Sep.24,1777, died single Jul.26,1829 a.53. He graduated at Harvard Coll. in 1798, was a lawyer. He was taxed in Quincy 1802. (continued)_ Thayer 4946 (continued) Nathaniel (name changed in 1802 to Nathaniel Frederick) Aug.10,1779, m. Mar.6,1803 at Boston, Susanna Thayer Soper, his cousin. Resided in Boston, buried Mt. Auburn Cem., Cambridge. + Francis (name changed in 1806 to Ebenezer Francis) Jun.12,1784. Samuel Niles Nov.25,1786, died single Jun.20,1852. Was a farm hand and hired man about town, became mentally irresponsible, and had a guardian appointed before his death. Listed as a farmer in 1850 census, resided with Samuel V. Arnold on Washington St. or Soper House Lane. Thayer 4947 Maj. Samuel Miller6 (Ebenezer5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Apr. 19,1761 died May 1827 at Boston a.66 - (Columbian Centinel of May 16). married Jul.23,1793 at Boston, Hannah Calef, born Mar.1,1763 at Milton, died 1855 a.92 at So. Brooklyn, N.Y., and was interred at Braintree, dau. of Joseph & Mehitable (Miller) Calef of Milton. He removed to Boston in 1792 states the town record, and in 1798 occupied a dwelling on School St. Court. He died intestate and his estate was insolvent. It was administered by his only son Rev. Ebenezer Thayer of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was elected surveyor of highways 1787,1788, assessor 1790, on School Committee 1792 but a substitute was chosen later as he had removed to Boston. Children of Samuel M. & Hannah born at Boston, probably Rev. Ebenezer Living single at Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1858 (Vinton Mem.). Rebecca Miller Living single at Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1858 (Vinton Mem.). _ Thayer 4948 (Inverse of card 4948R) S.P.1692-214: Will of Hannah Jackson Thayer of Boston Jun.3,1862 - Oct.9,1871: To the 4 children of John Isaac Brown & Rebecca Atherton Brown his wife, Atherton Thayer Brown $200, George Franklin Brown $400, Sarah Jackson Brown $700 & Hannah Jackson Marsh wife of Henry Marsh $700 at the death of their mother with interest of it to her until then. To four sons of late sister Sarah Jackson Thayer when living the wife of Ebenezer C. Thayer of Braintree, Stephen Irving Thayer, Ebenezer Cottington Thayer, Elisha Niles Thayer & Joseph Henry Thayer $50 each. To my executors $250 in trust to pay to Am. Board of Foreign Missions & $50 to Home Missionary Society of N.Y., etc. To brother Joseph Henry Jackson Thayer of Bangor, Me. $200. To Sally Kirtley Brown wife of Atherton Thayer Brown $200. Elizabeth Bowen Brown, Thomas Hassel Brown & Rebecca Atherton Brown minor children of Atherton Thayer Brown $50 each, same conditions as to children of John Isaac Brown & $50 to brother John Isaac Brown. To Mrs. Rebecca T. Farnsworth of Lynn widow, $10. To Mrs. Susan N.T. Thayer of Braintree widow, $10. To sister Susan H. Thayer wife of Joseph Henry Jackson Thayer 1/3 of my apparel. To any surviving children of Sarah Jackson Brown & Hannah Jackson Marsh $50 each. To friend Mrs. Sarah B. Weld widow, $10 also my gold ring containing hair of Aunt Fogg. To Miss Mary Ann Skinner $10. To sister Rebecca Atherton Brown my late father's miniature & remainder of apparel & estate. John Isaac Brown of Boston, executor. _ Thayer 4948R Capt. Atherton6 (Ebenezer5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Feb.9,1766 died Jul.2,1798 a.33. married May 21,1795 at Brookline, Sarah Jackson, born Nov.9,1764 at Brookline, died Feb.7,1809 a.43 at Boston, Brookline Ch.Rec., dau. of Rev. Joseph & Hannah (Avery) Jackson. She married 2nd Mar.19,1799 (Ch.Rec) Dr. Stephen Thayer, brother of Atherton. Braintree records say "he was attacked with a billious to which succeeded a nervous fever with which he was confined about ten days. He had sustained the office of Adjutant of the regiment, was Captain of a Cavalry and Sheriff of the County at the day of his exit." He resided on Elm St., north side, at "Abel's place", land which had formerly belonged to Abel5 Thayer, (Zachariah4Nathaniel3Richard2-1). He died intestate and his widow's dower was set off, including the mansion house etc. which had been purchased of Samuel M. Thayer. Dr. Stephen Thayer of Boston, apothecary, was made administrator with the widow and was made guardian of the two daughters. He was elected fenceviewer 1789-92 and probably later. Children of Atherton & Sarah born at Braintree Hannah Jackson Mar.2,1796, died single 1871 at Boston. Rebecca Miller (name changed in 1820 to Rebecca Atherton) Mar.15,1798, m. Jan.2,1824, John Isaac Brown, born Oct.30,1790 at Little Compton, R.I., of Boston, a druggist. She died Jun.24,1869. Resided in Boston. He died 1882. Thayer 4949 Dr. Stephen6 (Ebenezer5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Jan.2,1770 died May 21,1841 a.72 (Ch.Rec). married Mar.19,1799 (Ch.Rec) Sarah (Jackson) Thayer, widow of his brother Atherton Thayer, born Nov.9,1764 at Brookline, died Feb.7,1809 at Boston (Brookline Ch.Rec), dau. of Rev. Joseph & Hannah (Avery) Jackson of Brookline. He resided chiefly in Boston where he was an apothecary or druggist on Newbury (now Washington) St. at the corner of Essex St. and his step son in law John Isaac Brown succeeded him there. Dr. Stephen Thayer had property in Braintree and died here. He was listed in Braintree in the 1820 census. He was made guardian of his two children Apr.15,1811 (S.P.394-158-9). He died intestate and Ebenezer C. Thayer was made administrator, as he died leaving four children (two step children), no widow, and was bonded with Minot Thayer of Braintree and John I. Brown of Boston, Jul.3,1841 (N.P.74-291). (continued)_ Thayer 4949 (continued) Children of Stephen & Sarah born at Braintree Sarah Atherton (name changed in 1819 to Sarah Jackson) Dec.2,1800, m. Mar.4,1833, Ebenezer Coddington Thayer, son of her cousin Elisha7 Thayer. She died Oct.23,1860. Joseph Henry Jackson (he dropped the name Thayer in 1819 and resumed it in 1844) Jan.24,1801 (sic) (should be 1802?), m. Sep.8,1828 at -, Susan (Hatch) Snow. Resided in Bangor, Me., and died there Apr.3,1877. Thayer 4950 Ebenezer6 (Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.27,1749 died Apr.1800 (Apr.4, - Thayer Mem.). married 1st "Ebenezer Thayer 4th", intention Sep.15,1770, Deborah Wild, born May 31,1751, died -, dau. of William & Deborah (Allen) Wild. married 2nd "Ebenezer Thayer 3rd" intention Jan.23,1779 (m. Sep.23,1779 at No. Bridgewater) Lydia West of Bridgewater, born -, died -, dau. of ?? Thomas & - (Packard) West?? He resided in the South Precinct. Children of Ebenezer & Deborah born at Braintree Deborah May 25,1772, m. int. Oct.25,1793, Zenas Packard of North Bridgewater. Charlotte died young (Thayer Memorial). Samuel died young (Thayer Memorial). Ebenezer died young (Thayer Memorial). Children of Ebenezer & Lydia born at Braintree (not recorded) Elihu Aug.7,1784 (Thayer Mem.) died single 1846, administration granted Sep.5,1846 to Charles Gifford. Lydia Weston Mar.15,1787 (Thayer Mem.) died single Jun.21,1835 a.48 at Boston, gs., Dyer Hill Cem. _ Thayer 4951 Uriah6 (Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Dec.22,1750 died Apr.22,1805 a.52 (sic) gs., Dyer Hill Cemetery. married intention Mar.18,1780 (m. Oct.2,1780 at Boston - Rev. Pension Rec.) Phebe Hayden, born about Aug.2,1761 (bapt. 1763), died Feb.20,1858 a.96yrs. 6mo. 17ds. at Quincy (a.96yrs. 6mo. 18ds., gs., Dyer Hill Cem.), dau. of William & Ann (Spear) Hayden of Braintree & Cummington. He was a Revolutionary Soldier in 1775 and his widow applied for a pension in April 1837, stating they were married Oct.2,1780 in Boston by John Avery, and that he died Apr.22,1805. In 1855 Phebe Thayer aged 92 applied for a bounty land warrant. (W.20087) Uriah Thayer Jr. was elected hogreave 1774 and 1780. She is in 1850 census aged 87, in same house with son Uriah Thayer. Thayer 4952 Children of Uriah & Phebe born at Braintree Phebe Jan.31,1782, died single Jun.4,1840 in 59th yr., gs., Dyer Hill Cem. + Uriah Mar.13,1784 Rachel Jan.23,1786, m. Nov.10,1805, William Cleverly of Quincy. Name changed to Coolidge. Resided in Weymouth. Charlotte Aug.25,1788, m. Nov.26,1807 (Ch.Rec) Samuel Newcomb Jr. Ephraim May 31,1791, m. Apr.21,1816 at Weymouth, Salome Burrell. Sally Jun.22,1793, m. Nov.26,1810 (Fam. Rec.) Nathaniel Hayden of Quincy. + Joseph Mar.16,1796 (Thayer Mem.) Thomas - (Thayer Mem.) "a child of Uriah Thayer" died 1798. + William Hayden Aug.3,1799. Relief Feb.7,1802 (Thayer Mem.), m. int. Mar.22,1818, Caswell G. Pool. + Albert Mar.26,1804 (Thayer Mem.). _ Thayer 4953 Samuel White6 (Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jun.4,1757. died Jan.3,1816 in 59th yr., gs., Shepardsville Cem., Wrentham. married May 9,1780, Esther French, born Nov.3,1761, died Sep.14,1839 in 78th yr., gs., Shepardsville Cem., Wrentham, dau. of Elisha & Mary (Ludden) French. He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775 and his widow Esther applied for a pension in Aug.1838 a.76 of Wrentham (W.20086). He resided on Peach St., south side in a house still standing (1950) known as the birth place of his son Elisha Thayer who compiled the Thayer Memorial, published in 1835. In 1809 they removed to Wrentham. His will dated Aug.9,1813, proved Apr.16,1816 mentions wife Esther and children Samuel White, Elisha, Esther, Mary, Ezra, Silas, Susanna & Silvanus (N.P.27-187). Thayer 4954 Children of Samuel White & Esther born at Braintree Samuel White Jun.26,1783 + Elisha Sep.15,1785 (1789 in printed V.R.) Esther Jan.19,1788, m. May 31,1814 at Wrentham, Elias White of Attleboro, and Bangor, Me. Mary Jan.23,1791, m. May 8,1817 at Wrentham, Lewis George. Ezra Sep.18,1793, m. Jun.7,1820 at Wrentham, Hildah Carpenter and resided there. Anna Jun.29,1796, died single Nov.21,1874, gs., Shepardsville, Wrentham. Silas Oct.21,1798, m. May 22,1822 at Pawtucket, R.I., Rebecca Carr of Warren, R.I. Susanna Feb.9,1801, m. Apr.8,1830 at Wrentham, Otis G. Cheever. Sylvanus Nov.20,1803, m. int. Nov.26,1825 at Taunton, Rebecca W. Crossman of Taunton. _ Thayer 4955 David6 (Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jan.18,1759 died Mar.27,1785 "with a mortification in one of his fingers after a few days complaint, (viz.) at meeting one Sabbath and dead the next." married Oct.16,1783, Anna French, born Aug.7,1763, died - (living in 1848 at Winthrop, Me.), dau. of Elisha & Mary (Ludden) French, sister of brother Samuel W. Thayer's wife. She married 2nd Oct.11,1800 (Ch.Rec) Dea. Eliphalet Packard of Bridgewater. He was a Revolutionary War soldier in 1776 and his widow Mrs. Anna Packard of Winthrop, Me., applied for a pension in Nov.1844 a.81. She is widow of Dea. Eliphalet Packard who died Jan.16,1819, and formerly of David Thayer who died Mar.27,1785. Susanna Thayer, a.79, widow of Titus Thayer his brother applies also for a pension and states that David Thayer died in the next house to the one I now occupy (W.21891). David Thayer resided in the same house with his brother Samuel White Thayer (on Peach St.) and his part was set off to his widow and heirs, the widow having the south front room and bedroom and south half of the chamber, etc. (S.P.85-108). Children of David & Anna born at Braintree David Feb.19,1784, died Apr.27,1806 (Thayer Mem.) Anna Aug.8,1785 "N.B. This child was born after the decease of the father"., m. Samuel Floyd of New Sharon and Winthrop, Me. (Thayer Memorial). Thayer 4956 Titus6 (Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jan.26,1766 died Dec.8,1840 in 75th yr., gs., Dyer Hill Cem. married intention Apr.16,1794 at Boston, Susanna (Wales) Spriggs (not Sprague), widow of Thomas Spriggs, born Jul.7,1764 at Dorchester, died Mar.7,1853 a.87yrs. 8mo. (sic), dau. of John & Sarah (Ward) Wales of Dorchester. She is in 1850 census at Braintree, aged 85 years. He was a Revolutionary soldier in Boston in 1784 (Mass. Rev. Soldiers & Sailors). He resided in Boston on Buttolph St. on west side of Beacon Hill and was coachman for Gov. John Hancock. He returned to Braintree to live in 1810 but still owned property in Boston. He resided in Braintree at or near the southerly junction of Washington and Hancock Sts. He left a will dated Feb.22,1825, proved 1841 giving to wife Susannah use of 1/3 the estate for life, to son John H. 1/3 of 2/3 and at decease of wife 1/3 of all, to son James S. 1/3 of 2/3, etc. and to Jonathan Wild as trustee 1/3 to daughter Susanna (N.P.74-1). (continued)_ Thayer 4956 (continued) Children of Titus & Susanna born at Boston (not recorded) Susanna 1794 (Thayer Mem.) died Jan.8,1798 a.3yrs. 6mo. (Thayer Mem.) John Hancock 1796 (Thayer Mem.) died Jul.12,1798 a.2yrs. (Thayer Mem.) Susanna Dec.24,1798 (Thayer Mem.), m. May 22,1818 at Braintree, Robert Milton8 Thayer (Josiah7Abraham6Zachariah5-4Richard3-2- 1). + John Hancock Jul.12,1801 (Thayer Mem.) (twin). + James Sprague (sic) (Spriggs probably) Jul.12,1801 (twin). Thayer 4957 Lt. Stephen6 (Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Nov.11,1768 (Thayer Mem.) but bapt. latter part of 1767 (Ch.Rec). died Oct.7,1823 a.55 "consumption". married 1st Oct.3,1794 at Abington, Sarah Shaw, born 1778 at Abington, died Feb.22,1813 a.35 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Ezra & Hannah (Copeland) Shaw of Braintree & Abington. married 2nd intention Aug.30,1818, Mary Shaw, born 1777 at Abington, died Jan.10,1856 a.79, dau. of Ezra & Hannah (Copeland) Shaw, sister of his 1st wife. He resided on E. side of Washington St., Dyer Hill, near S. end, later son Titus house & torn down. He left a will dated Jul.19,1823 mentioning wife Mary and children Betsey Shaw, Hannah Thayer, Stephen Thayer, Titus Thayer 2nd, Mary & Sarah Thayer, real estate to sons only. (N.P.42-25). Children of Stephen & Sally born at Braintree (not recorded)(from Thayer Memorial) Stephen Jan.6,1794 (sic) probably 1795, died young. Betsey Jan.25,1796, m. before 1810, Ezra Shaw of Abington, her cousin? Sally Dec.8,1798, died Aug.1,1809 (Thayer Mem.) Hannah Mar.15,1801, died single Nov.28,1850 a.49yrs. 8mo. 9ds. Stephen May 14,1803, m. Oct.12,1826 at Abington, Sarah Shaw & resided there. + Titus Sep.22,1805 Mary Shaw Mar.6,1807, m. Dec.28,1826, John Hollis8 Thayer, (Charles7Job6Gideon5-4Richard3-2-1). Sarah Sep.19,1810, m. "Sally" Oct.26,1837 at Abington, Isaac R. Jackson of Wareham. _ Thayer 4958 Nehemiah6 (Jonathan5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Aug.11,1748 (see Jonathan5). died Feb.7,1818 a.69yrs. 5mo. (a.70, gs., Dyer Hill Cem.). married 1st Jun.23,1785 at Pembroke, Sarah Hobart, born -, died Jan.6,1792, or Jan.5,1791 a.28 says the gravestone, Dyer Hill Cem., dau. of -. married 2nd Jul.2,1798 (Ch.Rec) Polly (or Mary) Nash of Abington, born 1771 at Abington(gs), died May 31,1860 a.89yrs. 3mo., dau. of Peter & Sarah (Torrey) Nash of Abington. He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1775, resided where the South Congregational Church is now at Washington & Pond Sts. He died intestate and Isaac Dyer was made administrator Mar.3,1818. The widow's thirds were set off and the rest distributed to the three daughters (N.P.30-278, & 32-338). He was elected tithingman 1786,1787. Mary Thayer aged 79 is in the 1850 census with her daughter Clarissa Sanborn at Braintree. Children of Nehemiah & Sarah born at Braintree Dorcas (in town rec.) or Sally Jul.20,1787, m. "Sally" Nov.12,1806 (Ch.Rec) Capt. Isaac Dyer. She died Dec.14,1880 a.93. infant child - died Jan.11,1792. Children of Nehemiah & Polly born at Braintree Mary (or Polly) Jan.8,1800, m. Jul.23,1817, Joseph Dyer, brother of Isaac. She died Feb.22,1889. Nehemiah died young (Thayer Memorial). Clarissa about Jul.25,1804, m. Jul.1,1823 at Quincy, Samuel R. Sanborn. She died May 4,1893 a.88-10-9. Thayer 4959 Jonathan6 (Jonathan5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) bapt. Apr.14,1761 (born Apr.10, Rev. Pension Rec.). died Nov.10,1836 at Lyndeboro, N.H. (Rev. Pension Rec.) married May 9,1780, Betty Faxon, bapt. Oct.4,1761 at Pembroke (Hanson), died Jan.22,1840 at Lyndeboro, N.H. (probate record), dau. of Elijah & Beulah (Wild) Faxon. He was a Revolutionary soldier and was a pensioner in Hillsboro Co., N.H. in 1832. (continued) _ Thayer 4959 (continued) He applied for a pension in Jan.1833 a.71, of Lyndeboro, N.H., says he was in Capt. Ebenezer Thayer's Co. 1776, resided in Braintree until 1811 when he removed to Windsor, Vt. for 6 years, then at Amherst, N.H., near 4 years, then to Merrimack about 1 year, to Dunstable about 1 year, to Amherst about 3 years, then to Lyndeboro where he has been for 6 years. Says he was born Apr.10,1761 as in his family bible. Asa Copeland made a deposition that Jonathan Thayer was a blacksmith at Castle Island boring cannon spiked by the British. In 1838 Betsey Thayer applied for a pension, aged 77, of Lyndeboro, and that Jonathan Thayer died Nov.10,1836 at Lyndeboro, etc. (W.16767). While in Braintree he resided near his father on Washington St. south of Frederick Road, in the Revere house (where Paul Revere (Jr.) lived later, on part now known as the Hollingsworth estate. No settlement of his estate is recorded but Benjamin C. White of Claremont, N.H., a son in law was made administrator of her estate Sep.3,1844 (Hillsboro Co. N.H. Probate 09265). When she died Jan.22,1840 she left six children Barnabas Thayer, Beulah Holbrook, Ludo Thayer, Joel Thayer, Betsey Damon and Lavinia F. White. Thayer 4960 Children of Jonathan & Betty born at Braintree, 2nd & 3rd only recorded (from Thayer Me. & Faxon Gen. p.113 Beulah Apr.17,1781, died Aug.9,1782. Barnabas Aug.28,1783 (bapt. 1786), m. Susanna Packard of No. Bridgewater. Resided in Vt., or So. Boston. + Jonathan Jan.6,1786 (bapt. 1786) Betsey Aug.12,1788 (bapt. 1788) died "a child of Jonathan Thayer Jr." Mar.8,1796 a. about 7 "throat distemper". Beulah Nov.22,1790, m. Feb.17,1807 (Ch.Rec), David Holbrook 2nd. Ludovicus Jun.3,1793 (bapt. 1794) died "a child of Jonathan Jr." Mar 8,1794. Ludovicus Mar.17,1796 (bapt. 1796), m. "Ludo" Aug.8,1815 at Windsor, Vt., Rhoda Penniman of Windsor, Vt. Joel F. Oct.3,1797, m. Charlotte Fessenden of Boston. Resided in Woburn & Somerville. Betsey Jan.6,1800 (bapt. 1800), m. Nov.15,1819 at Amherst, N.H., Luther Damon of Hartland, Vt. Lavinia Faxon Feb.22,1802 (bapt. 1802), m. Feb.6,1838 at New Boston, N.H., Benjamin Christopher White. _ Thayer 4961 Zachariah Marquand6 (Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Feb.23,1752 at Bedford, N.H. died May 24,1808 a.56 at Braintree, gs., Christ Church Cem., Quincy. married 1st (July?) 1772, Judith Crane, baptized Jul.26,1752 (No. Parish), died -, dau. of Thomas & Deborah (Owen) Crane. They were divorced Jun.11,1783. She married 2nd Jul.12,1789 at Boston, Anthony Flavell. He married 2nd Oct.25,1792 at Hingham, Sarah Gardner, born Aug.5,1765 at Hingham, died Mar.3,1835 at Dorchester(?), dau. of Robert & Rachel (Wilder) Gardner of Hingham. She married 2nd Oct.26,1809 at Dorchester, William Sumner of Dorchester, as his 3rd wife. He was a Revolutionary soldier 1775-6. He resided on old North St., west side, but on the east side of present Granite St. where it joins the old street coming up the hill crossing the brook going south. It was the place of his grandfather Peter Marquand, on part of the old Faxon Farm. It is marked Humphrey on the 1832 map of Braintree. The cellar hole is still visible (1950). The first marriage of Zachariah M. Thayer is not on record now, but the divorce proceedings state that he was married in 1772 by Rev. Moses Taft who testified he had lost his record "he thinks in July 1772". He charged his wife with adultery and she did not appear in court to refute the claim (Suff. Superior Court #129816). Corespondent was Dr. Moses Baker. Thayer 4962 Zachariah Marquand Thayer left a will dated May 8,1808, proved Aug.9,1808 giving to his daughter Ruth Williams 5 and to his daughter Deborah Godfrey 5, to his niece Polly Crane a cow raised on his farm. To his wife Sarah all the estate and she was executrix (N.P.15-473). He at one time owned land in Plympton, perhaps lived there as the names of his daughters husbands appear to indicate they came from Plymouth or Bristol Co. (Plymouth Deeds 69-260-1). He was elected surveyor of highways for Middle Precinct 1784,1789, firewarden 1785,1791,1782, and field driver 1790. Children of Zachariah M. & Judith born at Braintree (not recorded) Ruth m. Jul.14,1801 at Boston, John Williams. Deborah m. Zachariah Godfrey. _ Thayer 4963 Noah6 (Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Apr.10,1754 at Bedford, N.H. died May 8,1803 a.48 at Randolph (Ch.Rec) married intention Mar.15,1775, Dorothy Hunt, born -, died 1833 at Wrentham, dau. of Nathaniel & Dorothy (Niles) Hunt. Dorothy wife of Noah Thayer joined the Church at Randolph in 1794. He was a Revolutionary Soldier 1775. He resided in the west part of Randolph. He died intestate and Isaac Tower was made administrator Jun.7,1803 and the widow's dower was laid off Nov.6,1803. Distribution was made Jan.1,1805 to Dolly wife of Issachar Everett, Polly wife of Isaac Tower, Sally Thayer, Seekey wife of Isaac Spear, Betsey wife of Elisha Jones, Leah Thayer, Peter Thayer, and Noah Thayer, children (N.P.9-421,10-52,11-155). The widow Dorothy Thayer of Wrentham made a will dated Jul.5,1833, proved Nov.19,1833, giving to the heirs of daughter Polly Tower late wife of Isaac Tower $1. To daughter Susannah Spear wife of Isaac $1, to heirs of daughter Betsey Jones late wife of Elisha $1, to heirs of son Peter $1, to grandson James S. Jones $30, remainder to four children Dolly Everett wife of Issachar, Sally Aldrich, wife of Amos, Leah Metcalf wife of Paul, and Noah Thayer. (N.P.60- 309). Noah Thayer 2nd was elected hogreave 1774,1775. Thayer 4964 Children of Noah & Dorothy born at Braintree (not recorded), first four & 6th,7th bapt. Feb.1,1789 at So. Precinct Dorothy m. int. Dec.27,1798 at Canton (Dec.29 at Dedham) Isaachar Everett of Dedham & Wrentham. Polly (Molly)(or Mary) about 1777, m. Jul.1,1798 at Randolph, Isaac Tower. She died Apr.11,1831 a.54, (gs.). Sally m. Apr.10,1808 at Wrentham, Amos Aldrich of Wrentham. Susanna m. Nov.15,1804 at Boston, Isaac6 Spear, (Lemuel5Ebenezer4Samuel3Ebenezer2George1). Tamar (Thayer Mem.)(not bapt.), died young. Betsey m. Jun.14,1804 at Boston, Elisha Jones. She died soon after. Leah Feb.17,1788 (Thayer Memorial), m. 1st Apr.19,1807 at Wrentham, Elisha Jones of Boston, as 2nd wife; m. 2nd Dr. Paul Metcalf of Wrentham. + Peter Nov.23,1789 (Thayer Mem.)(bapt. Mar.6,1790). + Noah Jul.20,1792 (Thayer Mem.)(bapt. Aug.24,1800). _ Thayer 4965 Shadrach6 (Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born May 18,1759 died Dec.2,1829 a.71, gs., at East Wilbraham Cemetery. married intention Oct.1,1779 (Oct.2, at Stoughton) Ruth Vinton of Stoughton, born Sep.21,1761 at Stoughton, died Apr.23,1846 a.85 at Monson, (a.84, gs., East Wilbraham), dau. of David & Ruth (Dorman) Vinton. They were married Oct.18,1779 -(Rev. Pension Rec.). She was a Revolutionary pensioner in 1840, and applied in Mar.1839, - Ruth Thayer of Monson, aged 77, widow, says she married Shadrach Thayer at Braintree, now Randolph, Oct.18,1779 by Thomas Penniman Esq. (W.14000). In 1840 she was called aged 80, and lived with Alexander Maxfield. In 1782 Shadrach Thayer bought land from David Vinton her brother in Willington, Conn. and removed there, and about 1788 removed to Monson, Mass. where they remained the rest of their days. Thayer 4966 Children of Shadrach & Ruth, first five recorded at Willington, Conn. (others from Thayer Gen.(1875) Elizabeth Jul.30,1780 "in Braintree", died "Betsey", single, Jul.13,1800 a.20, gs., East Wilbraham. Ruth Dec.2,1781 "in Braintree", m. about 1800, Alexander Maxfield (or Maxwell). Mary Jan.5,1784, died Apr.22,1804, single, gs., East Wilbraham. Releaf Feb.27,1786, m. Alpheus Spaulding. John Mar.7,1788, m. Jun.19,1817 at Wilbraham, Rejoice Glover. Resided in Wilbraham, Mass. Zachariah Mark Aug.16,1793, m. Sep.4,1823 at Palmer, Sophronia Cadwell. Resided in Monson. Sally Feb.17,1795, m. Nov.17,1818 at Monson, Alfred Stacy of Monson. Isaac Jan.10,1797, m. Apr.16,1822 at Monson, Melinda (or Belinda) W. Blanchard. Resided in Monson. Rebecca Jan.10,1797, m. Mar.7,1816 at Monson (Palmer V.R.) Harvey Wright. Shadrach Aug.17,1799, m. Dec.4,1827 at Ashford, Conn. Mary Pierce of Ashford, Conn. Resided in Monson & Wilbraham. Timothy Jun.16,1806, m. Nov.14,1827 at Monson, Seba Blanchard. Resided in Monson. _ Thayer 4967 Meshach6 (Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.29,1772 died Jan.18,1846 a.74, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. married, Anna Thayer, born Apr.10,1772, died Nov.2,1851 a.80, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph (Nov.4 - and called Joanna in Town Rec.), dau. of Dea. Zaccheus5 & Deborah (Mann) Thayer, (Peter4Ephraim3Shadrach2). Anna Thayer joined the Church at Randolph in 1791. Children of Meshach & Anna born at Randolph + Zaccheus Aug.2,1795 + Jonathan Feb.3,1797 Joanna Jun.5,1799, m. Apr.21,1818 at Randolph, Noah7 Thayer, (Noah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3). Irene Sep.17,1804, m. Oct.1,1829 at Randolph, Lyman7 Thayer, (Peter6-5-4Ephraim3). Rachel May 27,1807, died single, Nov.1,1851 a.44, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. + Ephraim (not recorded) Sep.15,1812 (Thayer Mem.) (bapt. Nov.8). Thayer 4968 Robert6 (Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jun.22,1765 died Oct.1,1822 a.62 (sic), consumption, (Holbrook Ch.Rec) at Randolph. married Feb.9,1786 at Weymouth, Rebecca Thayer, born Mar.2,1760 at Weymouth, died Sep.30,1821 a.62, consumption, (Holbrook Ch.Rec) at Randolph, dau. of Obadiah5 & Hannah (Beal) Thayer, (John4Richard3-2- 1). He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1781. He resided in the section now Holbrook. No settlement of his estate recorded. Children of Robert & Rebecca born at Randolph (Holbrook) only 1st two on record + Benjamin Nov.20,1786 John Apr.11,1790, m. Aug.16,1818 at Walpole, Betsey Thayer of Walpole. He died Feb.27,1825 a.35, gs., Holbrook. Rebecca about 1788, died young. + Davis about 1792. + Ebenezer Nov.27,1794 (Thayer Gen. 1875). Rebecca 1796 (Thayer Gen.), died young. + Nahum Mar.11,1798 (Thayer Gen.) Eliza about 1802, m. Jan.3,1820 at Randolph, Warren Bates of Weymouth. She died May 4,1839 a.37._ Thayer 4969R Bethuel6 (Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Aug.1,1771 died - (before Aug.1816) (N.D.48-201). married Nov.1,1792 at Weymouth, Anna Thayer, born Jun.24,1773 at Weymouth, died Feb.9,1856 a.83 at Randolph, dau. of Richard5 & Susanna (Wild) Thayer (John4Richard3-2-1). Children of Bethuel & Anna born probably at Randolph (not recorded) (Thayer Mem.) Anna 1793(gs), m. Apr.9,1812 at Randolph, John Hollis. She died 1838, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Silas died young Silas died young Mehitable m. Apr.17,1817 at Randolph, Samuel Howland of Weymouth. Melinda F. m. Aug.12,1819 at Randolph, Seth Cox Jr. of Pembroke and Weymouth. + Ephraim Dorothy B. Dec.3,1806 (twin), m. 1st Oct.15,1823 at Randolph, William Madden Jr.; m. 2nd int. Sep.5,1830 at Randolph, Danforth Chandler as 2nd wife. Susannah Dec.3,1806 (Tower Gen.), m. 1st Jul.2,1822 at Randolph, James Tower 2nd of Braintree; m. 2nd Dec.10,1843 at Randolph, Benjamin Pratt. She died Apr.1873 (Tower Gen.). Dorcas (Thayer Mem.) (or Darius - Thayer Gen. 1875). Richard died young - "a child of Bethuel"died Dec.1809(Rand C.R.) + Luther about 1809 (cont. over) 4969 + Jonathan about 1813 Rebecca Lovell about 1816 (not in Thayer Mem.), m. 1st Apr.2,1829 at Randolph Henry Madden; m. 2nd Apr.30,1848 at Randolph Ebenezer7 Thayer, her cousin. Thayer 4970 Benjamin7 (Robert6Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Nov.20,1786. died Aug.15,1821 a.35 at Weymouth (Aug.4, Ch.Rec)(in 35th yr., gs., Randolph St. Cem., west of Gt. Pond). married May 1,1814 at Randolph, Charlotte White, born Jan.3,1786, died Jan.1,1865 a.79, gs., Randolph St. Cem., So. Weymouth, (west of Great Pond), dau. of John & Hannah (Thayer) White. She married 2nd Oct.4,1826 at Weymouth, Stephen Blanchard of Abington. He resided in Weymouth on the west side of Great Pond and part of his land was in present Holbrook. She is in 1850 census at Randolph, with her daughter. Child of Benjamin & Charlotte born probably at Weymouth (Thayer Memorial) Charlotte about 1817, m. Jul.4,1837 at Weymouth, Elias Miller, born at Roxbury. Resided in Randolph in 1850._ Thayer 4971 Davis7 (Robert6Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born about 1792 died Apr.27,1825 a.33 at Randolph (Holbrook Ch.Rec). married Nov.27,1815 at Randolph, Rebecca Hollis of Weymouth, born - , died -, dau. of John & Rebecca (French) Hollis of Weymouth & Holbrook. Children of Davis & Rebecca born at Randolph (not recorded) Elizabeth 1818(gs), m. Apr.6,1837 at Randolph, James7 Thayer, (Theophilus6Jeremiah5Cornelius3Richard2-1). Alcy died Oct.25,1826 a.2 (Holbrook Ch.Rec). Thayer 4972 Ebenezer7 (Robert6Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Nov.27,1794 (Thayer Gen. 1875). died Mar.20,1876 a.81 -?-? (sic), at Holbrook, pauper. married 1st May 2,1817 at Randolph, Nancy A. Pendergrass, born - at Easton, died Oct.15,1846 a.48, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook (Oct.16, consumption, Randolph V.R.), dau. of -. married 2nd Apr.30,1848 at Randolph, Rebecca L. (Thayer) Madden of Braintree, his cousin, widow of Henry Madden, born about 1816, died Apr.20,1861 a.45, at Quincy, suicide, dau. of Bethuel6 & Anna (Thayer) Thayer (Napthali5-4). married 3rd Jan.9,1866 at Randolph, Susanna (Howard)(-) Reynolds, widow of (?? Nash) and of - Reynolds, born - at Bridgewater, died Oct.3,1871 a.81, at Randolph, dau. of Silas & Mary (Thayer) Howard. Third marriage for each. He was a boot maker in 1850 census. Thayer 4973 Children of Ebenezer & Nancy A. born at Randolph (not recorded)(now Holbrook) Ruhannah about 1818, m. Nov.22,1836 at Randolph, Albert Hunt. ? Ann L. m. Dec.12,1843 at Randolph, Harvey Belcher of Philadelphia, Pa. Betsey died Aug.16,1825 a.4 (Holbrook Ch.Rec). Ebenezer died Oct.13,1850 a.24, husband, boot maker, b. Randolph, s. Ebenezer. + William A. about Mar.1830 at Weymouth. Betsey about 1831, m. Mar.25,1849 at Brockton, Jonathan W. Drake a.25, s. Reuben & Olive. (continued)_ Thayer 4973 (continued) Josiah C. about 1834, m. Sarah - & died Jun.7,1867 a.34 at Dorchester, mar, soldier, b. Randolph, s. Ebenezer. Alfred about 1836 Charles about 1839. Thayer 4974 Jonathan7 (Meshech6Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Feb.3,1797 at Randolph. died Aug.30,1877 a.80yrs. 6mo. 27ds., gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married May 12,1822 at Randolph, Deborah Belcher, born Sep.12,1796 at Randolph (Thayer Memorial), died Mar.1,1853 a.56yrs. 2mo., (a.56, gs., Central Cem.) at Randolph, dau. of Samuel & Mary (Thayer) Belcher. He married 2nd Mar.31,1859 at Randolph, Betsey S. Thayer, widow of his brother Ephraim Thayer and she married 3rd Apr.10,1892 at Randolph, Robert Dickey of Randolph. He was a boot maker in 1850 on High St. Children of Jonathan & Deborah born at Randolph (not recorded)(Thayer Mem.) Jonathan Edwards Nov.9,1823 (bapt. May 23,1824), m. Nov.22,1849 at Randolph, Vt. Sarah M. Flint. Calvin Apr.3,1826 (bapt. "a child of Jonathan & Deborah - Jul.20,1826), died single, Sep.21,1853 a.27, gs., Central Cem. Deborah Oct.26,1830 (bapt. Sep.11,1831), m. Sep.23,1851 at Randolph, Isaac Niles Jr. a.24, s. Isaac & Maria. Cyrus Newton Sep.8,1835 (bapt. Aug.28,1836), m. May 26,1859 at Randolph, Mary E. Niles, dau. Isaac & Maria. He died Oct.19,1896, gs., Central Cem. (1837-1897, gs.) a.61-1-10, was a butcher. + Wales Belcher May 13,1838 (Thayer Gen. 1875). Jonathan E. & Cyrus N. resided in Janesville, Wisconsin. Jonathan E. was a boot manufacturer at Randolph next to his father in 1850 census. _ Thayer 4975 Ephraim7 (Meshech6Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Sep.15,1812, gs., at Randolph (bapt. Nov.8). died Apr.21,1858 a.45, gs., Central Cem. (old stone removed, new one placed). married Sep.12,1839 at Braintree, Betsey S. Thayer, born 1818 (bapt. Sep.20,1818), died 1910, gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Caleb7 & Betsey (Thayer) Thayer, (Isaac6Abraham5Nathaniel4-3Richard2-1). She married 2nd Mar.31,1859 at Randolph, Jonathan Thayer, brother of Ephraim. She married 3rd Apr.10,1892 at Randolph, Robert Dickey a.69, she aged 73. He was a cordwainer, resided on High St. in 1845. He died intestate. Division of the real estate was made Nov.29,1861 to Caleb & Ephraim H. Thayer each half, the latter being a minor under guardianship of Jonathan Thayer (N.P.106-10). A boot maker in 1850 census. Children of Ephraim & Betsey born at Randolph (1st not recorded) Caleb 1840(gs), died 1911, gs., Holbrook, m. Dec.17,1863, Celinda Belcher (1840-1917). Ephraim Henry Jul.28,1845, died Dec.27,1881, gs., Central Cem. (G.A.R.). John Wellington 1856, died "Willie" Oct.23,1861 a.5, gs., Central Cem. Thayer 4976 Nahum7 (Robert6Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born (? 1799) Mar.11,1798 (Thayer Gen. 1875). died Feb.2,1876 a.76yrs. 4mo. married Jul.3,1826 at Weymouth, Sally Loud, probably widow of Horatio Loud, born about 1792 at Hanson, died "Sally A." Jan.3,1873 a.81, mar., old age, born at Weymouth, dau. John Keene & Mary (sic), dau. of - Keene of Abington. He was a boot maker aged 51 in 1850 census at Braintree, lived on corner of Common St. & Cherry Lane in a house standing until about 1936 when it burned. Children of Nahum & Sally born (perhaps at Weymouth?) (not recorded) Nahum Apr.4,1827 at Weymouth(gs), died 1906, gs., Elm St. Cem., m. Sep.5,1850, Mary Thayer Dickerman (1829-1924, gs. Elm St. Cem.) (Continued)_ Thayer 4976 (continued) Mary Allen Jun.29,1829, m. int. Nov.10,1844, William F. Dyer. Lucius Mar.20,1831, m. Nov.24,1853, Mary A. Chadwick. He died Sep.5,1890 a.59-6- at Quincy. She died Jul.23,1871 a.37-11- at Quincy. Reuben F. abt. Dec.28,1833, died Jun.10,1886 a.52yrs. 5mo. 16ds. at Weymouth, born at Braintree. Blind from birth - Braintree Rec. Lucius was a blacksmith in 1850, Reuben aged 16 and blind. Thayer 4977 Ephraim7 (Bethuel6Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born -, died (before 1848). married Jun.27,1826 at Randolph, Abi Payne, baptized Jan.4,1801 at Randolph, died -, dau. of Zeba (or Seba) and Abi (Clark) Payne. Ephraim Thayer was baptized at Randolph Jun.6,1824. Children of Ephraim & Abi born at Randolph Ephraim Loren bapt. Jun.5,1831. Maria Frances bapt. Jun.7,1835, m. G.W. - Hollis. She died Oct.7,1872 a.38-4-2 at Randolph. Thayer 4978 Luther7 (Bethuel6Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born about 1809 at Randolph. died Sep.30,1848 a.39 at Randolph, typhus fever, (gs. Union Cem., Holbrook). married Apr.4,1832 at Randolph, Catherine Payne, sister of his brother Ephraim's wife, bapt. Oct.20,1805 at Randolph, died Feb.15,1889 a.83yrs. 4mo. at Randolph, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Zeba (or Seba) & Abi (Clark) Payne. He was a cordwainer, (death record). Catherine Thayer, widow, of Randolph made administrator of Luther Thayer, shoemaker, who died leaving a mother, four sisters, and a brother, and bonded with Richard Ford and Darius Paine of Randolph, in $12,000, Oct.28,1848. She is in 1850 census, with Ephraim L. & Maria F., children of her sister Abi (Payne) Thayer, her nephew & niece & her husband's nephew & niece. No Children _ Thayer 4979 Jonathan7 (Bethuel6Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born about 1813 at Randolph. died [Aug.15,1889 at Holbrook? a.78-8-17] [May have been erased]. married 1st intention Nov.22,1835 at Randolph, Harriet J. Pratt, born about 1819 at Hanson, died Oct.12,1854 a.35 at Braintree (Oct.13, a.36yrs. 2mo. -?ds., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook), dau. of John & Betsey (-) Pratt. married 2nd May 22,1856 at So. Braintree, Mary Vinton, born about 1836 at Randolph, died -, dau. of Oliver & - Vinton. He was a bootmaker, had town aid from Braintree in 1846 and later, paid by Randolph in 1848, aid from Randolph 1865-71, and 1872 and later by Town of Holbrook. Under his account in 1884 was aid to William Thayer, and paid to Town of Abington for digging a grave. He was a boot maker in 1850 at Braintree Highlands. Children of Jonathan & Harriet born at Braintree, last one only recorded Henrietta P. about 1837 Helen M. about 1839 Salina S. about 1842 James M. Mar.2,1843 (Randolph Rebellion Rec.), m. 1867 at Randolph, Josephine D. Belcher. Charles H. Sep.22,1847 ?? William ? Thayer 4980 Lyman7 (Peter6-5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.28,1796 at Randolph(gs). died Oct.23,1852 a.56 at Randolph (buried West (now Oakland) Cem. says town rec.), gs., Central Cem. married Oct.1,1829 at Randolph, Irene Thayer, born Sep.17,1804 at Randolph, died Jan.31,1888 a.83yrs. 4mo. 14ds., gs., Central Cem., Randolph, dau. of Meshech6 & Anna (Thayer) Thayer, (Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3). Lyman Thayer joined the Church at Randolph Oct.5,1823. He was a boot maker in 1850. He left a will dated Jun.10,1852, proved Nov.6,1852, giving to wife Irene all the estate for the support of our children Irene & Lyman (N.P.88-125). Irene Thayer widow of Lyman, left a will dated Nov.12,1880, proved 1888, giving to her grand daughter Annie Irene Jones, daughter of Joseph $500 at age of 21 years, and remainder to he daughter Ann Irene Jones. (N.P.159-171). (continued)_ Thayer 4980 (continued) Children of Lyman & Irene born at Randolph (not recorded) Ann Irene about 1832, m. Sep.1,1861 at Randolph, Joseph Jones Jr., s. Joseph & Polly. Lyman H. about 1838, m. 1859, Prosine A. Mills of Stoughton. He died Jul.23,1866 a.28yrs. 6mo. 5ds. at Randolph, suicide, gs., No. Stoughton Cem. Had a daughter Flora A. Thayer who died Jul.17,1866 a.1yr. 6mo., gs., next to father's. [Maplewood Cem., No. Stoughton]. Thayer 4981 Asa7 (Asa6Peter5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born - (in Canton says record of birth of dau. Harriet), baptized Nov.17,1799 at Randolph. died Feb.9,1860 a.60, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. married 1st Aug.9,1820 at Randolph, Susan Thayer, born May 10,1800 at Randolph, died May 13,1838 a.38, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph, dau. of Ezra6 & Charlotte (French) Thayer (Micah5John4Richard3-2-1). married 2nd Dec.13,1838 at Randolph, Harriet Newell French, born - 1815, died Apr.23,1862 a.47yrs. 9mo., gs., Oakland Cem. (a.46yrs. 9mo. - State House Copy), dau. of Wales & Mehitable (Niles) French. He was a shoemaker, lived on High St., Randolph in 1844, a boot manufacturer in 1850. Thayer 4982 Children of Asa & Susan born at Randolph (not recorded)(Thayer Memorial) Susan Jane Jun.25,1821, died Oct.8,1822 a.15mo. 18ds., gs., Oakland Cem. + Asa French Jul.21,1823 Horatio L. (not Hozea as in Thayer Mem.) Oct.17,1826, m. Nov.28,1850 at Randolph, Ann Maria Niles a.19, dau. of Jacob. He died Sep.11,1889 a.62-11- and she died Aug.6,1888 a.57, gs., Oakland Cem. They had a son Horatio W. Thayer 1859-1902, gs., Oakland Cem. Susan Jane Feb.6,1829, m. Nov.11,1847 at Randolph, Caleb Tucker of Canton, s. Jerh & Charlotte. (continued)_ Thayer 4982 (continued) Children of Asa & Harriet born at Randolph (first two not recorded) Ann Withington Sep.22,1839 (Hist. of No. Bridgewater) (not 1837 as in Thayer Gen. 1874), m. Jan.23,1856 at -, Henry Thompson. Resided in Boston. She died Oct.1,1881 a.- Elisha Newell Nov.10,1840, died Apr.27,1846 a.5yrs. 5mo. 17ds., gs., Oakland Cem. Alson (or Alison) Wales (son) Nov.12,1844, drowned in Florida Oct.2,1864 in Civil War Service. Harriet Emma Feb.27,1849, died Sep.16,1864 a.15yrs. 6mo. 20ds., as adopted daughter of George W. & Sarah (French) Paine. Thayer 4983 George Alden7 (Theophilus6Solomon5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.11,1807 at Quincy. died Jul.24,1840 a.33 at Quincy. married Oct.30,1834 at Quincy, Jerusha P. Arnold, born 18-, died -, dau. of probably Daniel & Charlotte (Cleverly) Arnold. He was a cordwainer. He resided on his father's land at the corner of Hancock & Chestnut Sts. where the Granite Trust Tower now stands. He left a will dated Apr.27,1840, proved Sep.1,1840 giving wife Jerusha all the personal estate and benefit of one third the real estate. Rest and remainder of the real estate to his uncle Charles Hall and Aunt Ann Hall equally. Friend Lemuel Brackett executor (N.P. -). No Children Thayer 4984 David7 (William6-5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Oct.24,1806 died Mar.3,1885 a.78yrs. 4mo. 7ds. married Nov.26,1828 at Randolph, Laura G. Stetson of Stoughton, born Nov.1,1806 at Stoughton, died Nov.19,1861 a.55yrs. 19ds. at Braintree, dau. of Peter & Amity (Shepard) Stetson of Stoughton. He was a boot maker in 1850 census on West St., west of Five Corners, north side, east of the cemetery. (continued)_ Thayer 4984 (continued) Children of David & Laura born at Braintree Deborah Damaris Aug.2,1830, died Nov.20,1856. Geneva S. or P. Jun.19,1833, m. Lammar F. Jones. + David Brainard Nov.9,1835 Martha H. Sep.4,1838, m. Andrew G. King. Laura G. Jan.31,1841, m. Feb.24,1869, Rufus Pierce a.28, b. at Quincy. Resided on Wood Rd., West Quincy where she died Aug.31,1938 a.97. She had a natural son Walter John Thayer who resided in Holbrook. Francis Packard about Apr.24,1847 (not recorded) died May 23,1904 a.57yrs. 29ds. at Braintree. Thayer 4985 Elbridge7 (William6-5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Aug.14,1821 died Jun.19,1892 a.70yrs. 4mo. 10ds. at Monroe, N.H. (sic) married intention Jan.31,1846 at Braintree, Dorcas J. (or A.) Smith of Quincy, born -, died "Mrs. Elbridge Thayer" Nov.9,1853 at Holderness, N.H. He was a bootmaker in 1850 on West St., west of Five Corners. Children of Elbridge & Dorcas born at Braintree Joel died Apr.28,1847 a.6mo., gs., Pond St. Cem. William Dec.26,1848. Thayer 4986 George7 (William6-5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Aug.1,1823 died - married Nov.30,1849, Mary Frances Nightingale a.17, born -1831-2, died Dec.2,1891 a.59yrs. 8mo. 21ds. at Randolph, dau. of Elisha & Mary Ann (Murphy) Nightingale. Mary Frances Thayer a.19 and son a.6mo. are in 1850 census, living with her parents in Braintree. Children of George & Mary F. born at Braintree John about Jan.28,1850, died May 8,1867 a.17yrs. 3mo. 10ds., gs., Central Cem., Randolph. _ Thayer 4987 Capt. Elisha Niles8 (Elisha7Ebenezer6-5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Oct.29,1802 died Oct.5,1836 a.34, gs., Elm St. Cemetery. married Mar.25,1829, Susanna Niles Thayer Fogg, his cousin, once removed, born Jun.11,1800, died Jan.19,1874 a.73yrs. 6mo. 22ds., (a.73, gs., Elm St. Cem.), dau. of Dr. Daniel & Susanna (Thayer) Fogg. He was a shoemaker, resided near Storrs Sq. She is in 1850 census, resided with Charles M. Fogg. He died intestate and Charles M. Fogg was made administrator and bonded with Stephen Thayer & Minott Thayer, Oct.15,1836. Widow Susanna N.T. Thayer was allowed $90 for use of herself and minor children (N.P.66-366). Susanna N. Thayer was made guardian of Susanna N. and Sarah H. Thayer, minors, Jul.23,1840 (N.P.73-983). Susanna N.T. Thayer again guardian to Susanna N. & Sarah H., under 14, children of Elisha N. Thayer deceased, and was bonded with Ebenezer Thayer of Braintree and Charles M. Fogg of Scituate, Sep.10,1842 (N.P.75-811). Children of Elisha N. & Susanna N.T. born at Braintree (not recorded) Susanna Niles Jan.27,1830 (bapt. Jan.2,1831), died single 1912 at Braintree, gs., Elm St. Cem. She was the last descendant of Thomas1 Thayer, named Thayer, to reside in Braintree. Sarah Hayden Mar.16,1833 (bapt. Jun.2), died single Nov.24,1903 a.70yrs. 8mo. 10ds., gs., Elm St. Cem. Thayer 4988R Ebenezer Coddington8 (Elisha7Ebenezer6-5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Aug.13,1805 Died Dec.6,1894 a.91 (sic) at Fall River, buried Braintree (probably in Ebenezer Thayer Tomb, Elm St. Cem.). married Mar.4,1833, Sarah Jackson Thayer, his cousin, once removed, born Dec.2,1800, died Oct.23,1860 a.60 at Braintree, dau. of Dr. Stephen6 & Sarah (Jackson)(Thayer) Thayer (Ebenezer5-4-3). He resided on Elm St. at the east corner of Stedman St. in a large house of the 1820 period, which was demolished in Jan.1896 when the railroad purchased the property intending to build a bridge across the tracks, but never undertaken. It was the site and probably in part the house of his ancestor Rev. Samuel Niles. He is the last of the Thomas1 Thayer family to reside on Elm St., the original locality of the family. Some time before his death he removed to Fall River where his son Joseph had lived. He was a farmer in 1850 census. (continued)_ Thayer 4988R (continued) Children of Ebenezer C. & Sarah J. born at Braintree (not recorded) Stephen Irving (not Loring) Dec.29,1834 (his own letter). Left Braintree, via Cape Horn May 26,1853 on ship "White Swallow", a trip of 150 days to California and was residing there at Weaverville in Mar.1932, aged 99 (sic) (97) years. He m. Apr.22,1865 in California, Sarah Elnor Harvey & had 4 daughters. Ebenezer Cottington Sep.13,1835 (bapt. Oct.9,1836), died May 17,1864 a.28, single, in hospital at New Orleans, La. in Civil War. Elisha Niles bapt. Dec.2,1838, died single Oct.1,1868 a.30yrs. 22ds. at Braintree. Minott Webster Nov.1841 (bapt.(?Jun.5,1842), died single Jul.26,1861 a.19yrs. 8mo. at Braintree. Joseph Henry Jackson bapt. Jun.23,1844, m. Mary Ann Houghton. Resided in Fall River. (over) 4988 B.T. p.214: Joseph Henry Jackson Thayer m. 1866, Ann Houghton. Res. Portland, Me. & had Henry Houghton Thayer b.1867. Thayer 4989 Ebenezer Francis Edmund8 (Ebenezer Francis7Ebenezer6-5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Jun.16,1815. died May 28,1894 a.78yrs. 11mo. 12ds. married May 14,1839, Sarah Strong Storrs Arnold, born May 4,1818, died Oct.27,1896 a.78yrs. 5mo. 13ds., gs., Elm St. Cem., dau. of Ralph & Mary (Allen) Arnold. He was born in the ancient homestead at the corner of Elm & Cedar Sts. which was demolished about 1879, and was the house probably of Ebenezer3 Thayer. He was an auctioneer, justice of the peace, real estate and insurance agent, and resided in later years on the north corner of Washington & River Sts., in a house now removed down River St. to make way for a gasoline station. He was one of the original members of the Quincy Historical Society and the donor of several articles including some early original deeds of his family and others that are most interesting. A silhouette of him now hangs in the John Quincy Adams birth place. He had no children, but adopted a child of his wife's sister, Lucinda Wright, born Sep.6,1844 (bapt. Sep.3,1846), died single Feb.15,1864._ Thayer 4990 Stephen Soper8 (Ebenezer Francis7Ebenezer6-5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Jul.22,1822 (not recorded) died Aug.10,1867 at Dorchester, gs., Elm St. Cem., Braintree. married Nov.5,1850 at -, Elizabeth R.(or S.) Storrs, born 1827(gs), died 1874 at Newton, gs. Elm St. Cem., dau. of -. He left a will calling himself a druggist, of Dorchester, dated May 24,1867, proved Aug.31,1867, giving all the estate to wife Elizabeth S. Thayer for life and then to my children who may be living at her decease. She was executor and bonded with E.F.E. Thayer and F.A. Hobart of Braintree. Witnesses were Rachel B. Thayer and J.F. Dunham. Children of Stephen S. & Elizabeth S. born at - Braintree?? Frank Storrs Oct.8,1851, died 1927, gs., Elm St. Cem., m. - Julia Adams (1854-19- sic), gs., Elm St. Cem. Henry Clarence Apr.26,1853 probably others. Thayer 4991 Uriah8 (Uriah7-6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Dec.31,1808 died - before 1854 married intention Oct.2,1836 (Oct.1, at Weymouth) Mary Ann Orcutt, born Jan.11,1812 at Weymouth, died -, dau. of Benjamin & Mehitable (Tower) Orcutt, and sister of his brother Warren's wife Charlotte. She married 2nd Joseph J. Damon of Abington. Thayer 4992R Warren8 (Uriah7-6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.11,1813, died - married 1st intention Nov.26,1836 at Weymouth, Charlotte Orcutt, born Mar.18,1818 at Weymouth, died "wife of Warren" Nov.14,1845 at Braintree (State House Copy) (or) (Oct.31,1844 a.27 (Quincy Patriot), dau. of Benjamin & Mehitable (Tower) Orcutt. married 2nd Dec.21,1847 at Braintree, Elizabeth Smith Hunt, born Feb.9,1827 at Weymouth, died Feb.11,1885 a.58yrs. 2ds. at Weymouth, dau. of Washington & Mary (Vining) Hunt. He lived apparently in both Weymouth & Braintree, was called of Weymouth at time of his second marriage and must be distinguished from Warren6 (Demetrius5James4Ephraim3) Thayer of Weymouth who was born the same year and had a family at Weymouth. (continued)_ Thayer 4992R (continued) Children of Warren & Charlotte born at Braintree ? Mary - daughter, 1838, died Aug.9,1842 a.3, scarlet fever, died Aug.29,1842 a.4, scarlet fever, at Braintree (State House Copy). Warren about Jan.21,1841 (Randolph Rebellion Rec.) Co. D. 4th Mass. Vol., m. Abbie A. Porter. He died Nov.1,1874 a.33yrs. 9mo. 11ds., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Watson Sep.15,1843, m. Mar.26,1865 at Weymouth, Filena Frances Cain (Sep.1848-Jan.4,1868) a.19-4-2, at Weymouth, gs., Plain St. Cem., Braintree. He died 1869, gs., Plain St. Cem. (cont. over) 4992 Children of Warren 2nd & Elizabeth born at Weymouth Washington Hunt Dec.30,1849 (1849-1906), m. Mary F. Porter (1853-1925) gs. Mt. Highland Cem. So Weymouth. George Walter Oct.13,1851, died Oct.11,1854 at Weymouth. George Walter Aug.5,1854, m. Florence Cushing. Thayer 4993 Richmond8 (Uriah7-6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jan.9,1822. died Sep.20,1900 a.78yrs. 8mo. 11ds. married Dec.17,1846, Cinderella Cain a.17, born 1831 (Oct.17,1829, S.A.B.) probably of Hingham, died Jul.10,1868 a.38yrs. 8mo. 28ds., gs., Plain St. Cem., dau. of Daniel Rhodes & Louisa (Holbrook) Cain. He was a bootmaker at marriage, resided in a house now standing (1950) on Liberty St., east side, just north of Peach St. He was a bootmaker in 1850 census aged 37 and she aged 20, lived in same house with Titus7 Thayer (Stephen6Uriah5). Child of Richmond & Cinderella born at Braintree Emma Frances Sep.17,1851, m. Apr.30,1871, Herman G. Porter. She died Nov.6,1872 a.21yrs. 1mo. 20ds., gs., Plain St. Cem. Thayer 4994 Joseph Henry8 (Joseph7Uriah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Dec.10,1824, died Sep.10,1901 a.77 at Braintree. married Dec.24,1852, Agnes Cannon, born 1823(gs) in Scotland, died Jul.25,1903 a.79yrs. 11mo. 3ds. at Quincy, buried Mt. Wollaston Cem. (1903, gs.), dau. of Francis & Elizabeth J. (Brown) Cannon. He was a bootmaker in 1850, lived with brother Thomas J. Thayer aged 16, and Daniel Belcher aged 74. (continued)_ Thayer 4994 (continued) Children of Joseph H. & Agnes born at Braintree + James Henry Nov.15,1854 + John Martin Sep.10,1856 Anna E. Jul.29,1858. Thayer 4995 George Washington8 (Joseph7Uriah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.19,1827 (1828, gs.). died Jun.12,1853 a.25yrs. 3mo. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. married Jun.29,1848 at Randolph, Mary Ann Chandler, born 1832(gs) at Randolph, died Jul.7,1859 a.27 at Randolph, gs., Central Cem., dau. of Samuel & Mary A. -. His death record calls him G. Washington Thayer. He was called a mechanic at marriage, a bootmaker in 1848 & 1850. The 1850 census gives him a son George H. aged 8 months, one other child. Children of George W. & Mary A. born at Randolph George Henry Sep.29,1848, died May 11,1869 at Randolph (gs). Eldora 1849(gs), died 1863, gs., at Randolph. Ellen died 1863, gs., at Randolph. Thayer 4996 Thomas Jefferson H.8 (Joseph7Uriah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.16,1833(gs) died Sep.18,1908, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., Quincy. married May 22,1855, Bryantha Richards Hayden, born Jul.13,1836(gs) at Quincy, died May 15,1923, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., dau. of Nathaniel & Sally (Thayer) Hayden. He was in Co. D. 39th Mass. Inf., (GAR),(gs). Resided in Quincy. - dau. m. George Pratt. Annie L. Feb.19,1861(gs), died Jun.1,1939, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., m. Anson Lee Wright (Dec.21,1852-Jan.7,1896) gs. Etta B. m. Jul.11,1878, at Quincy, Walter Francis Sanborn of Weymouth. Ida May m. Moses T. Dyer of Randolph, s. Washington. son - dau. - _ Thayer 4997 John H.8 (Titus7Stephen6Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Dec.9,1830 (Thayer Mem.) died Aug.19,1864 a.33yrs. 3mo. at Braintree. married Nov.24,1853, Phebe M. Poole, a.21, born - at Randolph, died -, dau. of Caswell & Relief (Thayer) Poole. Children of John H. & Phebe M. born at Braintree Melissa L. Oct.30,1854, died Jan.30,1862 a.7yrs. 3mo. Emery Sanford Feb.12,1856, m. Apr.21,1887, Lizzie M. Hunt a.19, of Weymouth. Ida Florence Nov.11,1857, died before 1880. John Atwood May 11,1860. Thayer 4998 Joel E.8 (Jonathan7-6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Nov.11,1809, probably at Boston (Thayer Mem.), died -. married "Joel E. of Boston, Mass." Mar.18,1851 at Waterbury, Vt., Clara Young, born -, died -, dau. of -. Children of Joel E. & Clara Alva Dec.7,1853 at Braintree, died "Alva L." Jun.28,1854 a.6mo. 21ds. at Quincy (Braintree Rec.). Jesse E. May 2,1855 at Braintree, died Jun.28,1863 a.8, gs., Waterbury, Vt., Village Cem. Alva L. is called Everett Thayer in the Quincy records, at death, a.9mo., & in John Hall Funeral records. Thayer 4999 Washington8 (Peter7Noah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born 1812, (gs) at Randolph. died Apr.21,1892 a.79yrs. 8mo. 15ds. at Holbrook (a.79yrs. 11mo. 21ds., gs., Union Cem.). married Sep.27,1835 at Randolph (Holbrook Ch.Rec), Rebecca P. Belknap, born 1815(gs), died Feb.27,1889 a.73yrs. 5mo. 4ds., gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of -. He was a cordwainer, lived on Franklin St. (Holbrook) in 1845, a boot maker in 1850. (continued)_ Thayer 4999 (continued) Washington Thayer of Holbrook left a will dated Feb.24,1890, proved -1892, giving to his daughter Martha H. Lovering the homestead at No. Franklin & School Sts., Holbrook on east side of the street, and at her decease to my son Nathaniel H. Thayer. Gives also to his three children Elizabeth O. Sargent, Martha H. Lovering and Nathaniel H. Thayer. George B. French, executor. (N.P.170-11). Children of Washington & Rebecca born at Randolph Elizabeth O. about 1836, m. Sep.4,1854 at Randolph, William H. Sargent, a.20, b. East Bridgewater, s. Nathan & Mehitable. Martha H. 1841(gs), died 1913(gs), m. Nov.26,1865 at Braintree, Bradford R. Lovering, a.24, of Randolph. Nathaniel Hunt Nov.5,1845, died Sep.10,1847 a.1yr. 10mo. 5ds., gs., Holbrook. Nathaniel H. Mar.13,1848, died 1910(gs), m. Harriet F. - (1848- 1910, gs., Union Cem.). Thayer 5000 Washington8 (Noah7-6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Feb.21,1820 (Thayer Memorial) at Randolph (bapt. Oct.15,1820) died Feb.13,1895 a.74yrs. 11mo. 23ds., gs., Central Cem., Randolph. married "Washington Thayer 2nd, son of Noah" May 9,1844 at Randolph, Harriet Fisher, a.25, born 1818(gs), died Dec.17,1893 a.75yrs. 10mo. 20ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem., dau. of -. He is called a shoe manufacturer at marriage, a trader in 1848, resided on Lafayette St., on his grand father's estate. A manufacturer in 1850 census. Child of Washington 2nd & Harriet born at Randolph Harriet Ellen Jul.6,1848, died single 1921, gs., Central Cem. _ Thayer 5001 Luther Aldrich8 (Noah7-6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Dec.12,1825 at Randolph (Thayer Mem.)(bapt. Jul.20,1826). died May 20,1856 a.30, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. married Nov.2,1845 at Randolph, Sylvia Mayhew, a.24, born - Maine, died -, dau. of Nathaniel & Mehitable (-) Mayhew. His gravestone calls him son of Noah & Joanna, but the town records says Luther, son of Jona., single (error). In 1847 he is called a cordwainer, a.20, son of Noah & Joanna, resided on Lafayette St., was a bootmaker in 1850. Child of Luther A. & Sylvia born at Randolph Charles Richmond Feb.14,1847. Thayer 5002 Wales Belcher8 (Jonathan7Meshech6Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born 1838, May 13,1838 (Thayer Gen. 1875) at Randolph. died Feb.7,1890 a.51yrs. 8mo. 25ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem. married Jun.8,1870 at Randolph, Mary E. Wood of Bridgewater, born 1844 at Bridgewater, died Nov.3,1891 a.46yrs. 11mo. 19ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem., dau. of Simeon D. & Elizabeth (Alden) Wood. He left a will dated Jul.17,1889 & codicil dated Jan.7,1890 giving all his estate consisting of property in Brockton to his wife Mary E. for life, then to my sister Deborah T. Niles and nephew Leslie W. Thayer in trust for my daughter Alice M. Thayer till she is aged 25, and they to be executors and Deborah to be guardian of Alice M. Thayer. Witnesses: Cyrus N., Carrie S. & Mary E. Thayer (N.P.163- 41). Children of Wales B. & Mary E. born at Randolph Minnie Alden 1872, died Aug.3,1873 a.1yr. 15ds., gs., Central Cem. Alice M. - _ Thayer 5003 William A.8 (Ebenezer7Robert6Napthali5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born (Mar.1830) in Weymouth, (gs.) died Oct.13,1858 a.28yrs. 7mo. at Quincy, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married Nov.24,1847 at Randolph, Clarissa White (or Clara) a.18, born - about 1829, died Oct.8,1855 a.26, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Solomon & Eunice (Lawrence) White. He was a mechanic at time of his marriage. His gravestone says "Erected by their adopted daughter" and her stone says "Erected by her mother". Children of William A. & Clarissa infant daughter , gravestone, (no date) Union Cem., Holbrook. "- female (same as above?) died Dec.23,1850 a.3ds., fits, born Randolph, dau. Wm. A., bur. East Cem." Thayer 5004 Asa French8 (Asa7-6Peter5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.21,1823 (Thayer Mem.) died Aug.16,1847 a.24, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. married Oct.23,1845 at Randolph, Eliza Ann Wild, a.21, born about 1824, died -, dau. of Harrison & Tirza H. (Niles) Wild. He was a cordwainer at time of marriage, a manufacturer in 1846, lived on High St. He with two companions drowned by the upsetting of a boat in Quincy Bay. Asa Thayer Jr. was made administrator of Asa F. Thayer, bootmaker, who died leaving a widow Eliza A. Thayer and one child, and was bonded with Jonathan E. Thayer and George Wild of Randolph, Aug.21,1847 (N.P.80-431). Widow Eliza A. Thayer was allowed $125 from the estate for her support (N.P.80-1239). Child of Asa F. & Eliza Ann born at Randolph Elisha French Nov.2,1846, died Feb.14,1880 a.34yrs. 3mo. 11ds. at Randolph, gs., Central Cem., m. Helen L. -. Resided in Boston. _ Thayer 5005 David Brainard8 (David7William6-5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Nov.9,1835. died Oct.23,1898 a.62yrs. 11mo. 14ds. married Aug.16,1869, Louisa Drollett a.16, born - at Braintree, died -, dau. of Peter A. & Adeline (Hayden) Drollett. Lived on West St. where his grandfather William Thayer built a house on south side near the low spot west of Five Corners where the meadow comes near the road. Children of David & Louisa born at Braintree Genevra L. May 28,1870, m. Aug.26,1885, Alexander Graves. Hiram B. Nov.24,1871, died Nov.11,1876 a.4yrs. 11mo. Thayer 5006 James Henry9 (Joseph Henry8Joseph7Uriah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Nov.15,1854, died 1910, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., Quincy. married, Mary F. -, born 1855(gs), died 1888, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. William J. 1862(gs), died 1877, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. Thayer 5007 John Martin9 (Joseph Henry8Joseph7Uriah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Sep.10,1856, died 1926, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem., Quincy. married, Almeda J. -, born 1867(gs), died 1951, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. Merton T. 1889(gs), died 1909, gs., Mt. Wollaston Cem. _ Thayer 5008 Peter6 (Peter5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Sep.24,1771 (Thayer Mem.) died Dec.24,1853 a.83, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. married 1st Dec.3,1794 at Sharon, Unity Hixon, born - at Sharon, died Jun.6,1807 a.35, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook (Jun.5, Randolph Ch.Rec), dau. of Richard Hixon of Sharon. married 2nd Dec.6,1807 at Sharon, Susanna Williams, born - about 1772, died - (before 1850), dau. of ?Mary Williams? (probably from Easton. Unity wife of Peter Thayer Jr. joined the Church at Randolph in 1803. He resided at least part of the time in Sharon where his wife's family had property. "Peter Thayer Jr. of Braintree now resident of Sharon", and wife Unity sold land in Sharon Nov.21,1797 (N.D.8-40) and Peter Thayer of Sharon and wife Unity quit claimed to Richard Hixon part of the lot set off to Mary Thrasher for her right in the estate of Richard Hixon of Sharon, deceased, Sep.7,1799 (N.D.11- 97). Peter Thayer was made guardian of his children, Liman, Unity, Harriet, Peter, Mary, and Eveline all under 14, Sep.5,1809 (N.P. -) and on May 7,1825 Peter Thayer was made guardian of his daughter Unity Thayer, non-compos-mentis (N.P.45-372). He was a farmer in 1850 census. Thayer 5009 Children of Peter & Unity born at Randolph or Sharon (not recorded) + Lyman Mar.28,1796(gs) Unity about 1798, died single Oct.4,1846 a.49 at Randolph (Oct.5,1846 a.48, gs., Union Cem.) Harriet about Jul.3,1800, died single, Jul.13,1869 a.69yrs. 10ds., (a.69, gs., Union Cem.). Peter about 1801, died single(?) Feb.10,1883 a.82, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook. Mary about 1803, died single May 10,1871 a.68, gs., Union Cem. Eveline about Jan.7,1806, died single Mar.19,1868 a.62yrs. 2mo. 12ds. at Randolph, gs., Union Cem. Peter Thayer Jr. was a bootmaker in 1850, resided with Thomas Townsend. _ Thayer 5010 Dea. Asa6 (Peter5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Feb.26,1775 (Thayer Gen. 1875) died Jun.13,1852 a.77, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. married May 27,1798 at Randolph, Olive Mann, born Aug.19,1774, died Apr.9,1855 a.80yrs. 8mo., gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph, dau. of Lt. Seth & Deborah (Littlefield)(Dyer) Mann. He joined the Church at Randolph 1799 and Olive Thayer joined in 1800, was elected deacon in 1819 and resigned in 1841. He resided at the time of his death on High St., was a farmer in 1850 census. Children of Asa & Olive born at Randolph (not recorded) + Asa bapt. Nov.17,1799 Olive died Sep.20,1804 a.4 (a.3, Ch.Rec). John bapt. Nov.21,1802, died Sep.16,1804 a.2, gs., Oakland Cem. Olive bapt. Jun.16,1805, m. Feb.1,1843 at Randolph, Silas Dyer as 3rd wife. William bapt. Jun.10,1810, died Mar.5,1885 a.75 (Mar.6, gs., Oakland Cem.), a boot maker in 1850. Thayer 5011 Dea. William6 (Peter5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.15,1855 a.77yrs. 11mo. 20ds. at Randolph (a.78, Union Cem., Holbrook). married 1st - Sally Whitcomb, born Mar.17,1779 (Randolph V.R.), died May 7,1848 a.70, gs., Union Cem., Holbrook, dau. of Lt. Jacob & Abigail (Wales) Whitcomb. married 2nd Jun.12,1851 at Randolph, Dorothy (Gilman) Simpson, widow of - of Newmarket, N.H., born at Exeter, N.H., died -, dau. of John & - Gilman. Dea. William Thayer joined the Church at Randolph in 1799 and removed to Thetford, Vt. in 1803 where he was deacon. He returned to Randolph (Holbrook) about 1837, and resided on Union St., north side, near Franklin St., Holbrook. He left a will "of East Randolph, being advanced in life", dated Apr.14,1847, proved Apr.14,1855, giving to wife Sally part of the house and income for life, to daughter Sarah part of the house, she paying to my daughter Relief $100 etc., and to daughter Relief other part of the house. To son William Withington Thayer $200 etc., to son Loren $100. To grand daughter Sarah Jane Curtis $100. To grandson Samuel Elmer Linfield son of Jane my daughter deceased $300 at age. Rest to his four surviving children equally. Loren Thayer of Windham, N.H., was executor. _ Thayer 5012 Children of Dea. William & Sally born at Thetford, Vt. (Thayer Mem.) Sarah Feb.26,1805, m. Jan.21,1830 at Randolph, Beza Curtis. Relief May 4,1807, died single Oct.16,1878 a.71yrs. 4mo., gs., Holbrook (died at Concord, N.H. asylum). Rev. William Withington Jun.3,1809, m. 1st Elizabeth G. -; 2nd Charlotte Paddock; 3rd Almira T. Fairbanks. He was minister at Hadley, etc. Removed to St. Johnsbury, Vt. Rev. Loren Jul.7,1815, m. 1st Matilda J. Baker, 2nd Hannah G. Beattie, 3rd Elizabeth C. Farley. Resided in Windham, N.H. Jane Jun.10,1818, m. Jun.1,1841 at Randolph, William W. Linfield. Almira May 19,1822, died Dec.21,1829 (Thayer Memorial)(Feb.21,1827 a.4yrs. 9mo., gs., Old Cemetery, Thetford, Vt.)(Feb.20,1827 - Thetford Ch.Rec). Thayer 5013 Col. James6 (James5-4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Oct.31,1778 died Dec.17,1821 a.43 at Quincy (Dec.20, - Tomb #35 Granary Burying Ground, Boston). married Aug.14,1808 at Boston, Betsey Crane, his cousin, born Mar.27,1783 at Boston (Thayer Memorial), died Sep.15,1848 a.65 at Quincy, dau. of William & Deborah (Thayer) Crane. He resided in Quincy chiefly and was taxed there from 1800 to 1818 inclusive. He died intestate and his widow was made administrator Feb.1,1822 (N.P.37-461). She died intestate and William Ditson, husband of one of her three children was made administrator Nov.7,1848 (N.P.81-539). Children of Col. James & Betsey born at Quincy ?Lucretia (?twin) died 1810 a.9mo. - Tomb 42 - Central Burying Ground, Boston Commons. Sarah Crane May 16,1809, m. Aug.23,1831 at Quincy, Capt. Ebenezer Underwood Jr. Mary Brackett Dec.14,1810, m. May 15,1832 at Quincy, William Ditson Jr. Elizabeth Emmons Jul.1,1813, m. Dec.7,1837 at Quincy, George Haskel French. _ Thayer 5014 Philip6 (Philip5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Oct.4,1785 died Dec.6,1827 at Weymouth (probably) (Union Church Rec. - in Wey. V.R.). married, Rebecca Leeds, born -, died Dec.1821 at Boston - Columbian Centinel of Dec.5,1821). Children of Philip & Rebecca born at Boston, probably, (not recorded)(Thayer Memorial) Mary m. Apr.22,1830 at Braintree, William Bird of Weymouth. Frances Adeline died Oct.1814 a.1 at Boston (Columbian Centinel of Oct.12,1814). Philip about 1816, m. Nov.25,1847 at Braintree, Susan E. Penniman, dau. of Nathaniel. He died Jun.1,1848 a.32 (Ch.Rec). No children. She married 2nd Jun.3,1852, Samuel Worcester Hollis. Almira Frances died Jan.7,1822 a.3 at Boston - (Columbian Centinel of Jan.9,1822). Lydia 1820, m. Jun.5,1837 at Braintree, Thomas J. Langley. She died Mar.30,1889 a.69. Thayer 5015 Theophilus6 (Solomon5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born May 21,1781 died Jun.4,1814 a.33 at Quincy. married Dec.27,1803 at Quincy, "Theophilus Thayer of Boston" Elizabeth Hall, born Jan.22,1780 (Thayer Memorial) (bapt. Jan.30,1780 at Quincy), died Dec.3,1825 a.47 at Quincy (a.44 - Columbian Centinel), dau. of John Jr. & Elizabeth (Brackett) Hall of Quincy. He resided in Quincy at the corner of Chestnut and Hancock Sts. where the Bethany Congregational Church was later, and now the site of Granite Trust Co. Tower. He was called a trader when his widow was made administrator Aug.9,1814, with James Hall, but is called a blacksmith in the administration account, and blacksmith when Daniel Spear was made guardian of George Alden Thayer, Nov.13,1821 (N.P.24-436; 42-42; 37-252). The widow Elizabeth Thayer left a will dated Jul.21,1825 giving all the estate to son George Alden Thayer, or to her brother Charles Hall if the son dies before age 21, brother James Hall executor. (N.P.46-407). He was taxed in Quincy from 1804. Children of Theophilus & Elizabeth born at Quincy Harriet Ann Dec.22,1804, died Oct.10,1821 a.17 at Quincy. + George Alden Jul.11,1807 _ Thayer 5016 Jechonias6 (Solomon5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.24,1786 died Oct.28,1876 at Boston (Charlestown). married 1st Jul.20,1812 at Boston, Eliza (or Elizabeth) McClure, born -, died "Elizabeth Thayer wife of Jachinias Thayer died of a consumption" Aug.15,1818 a.27. "She belonged to Boston, came up to his father's, sick and died there and carried to Boston and buried there" (Braintree Rec.) Buried in Tomb #109 Granary Burying Ground, Boston. She was daughter of Thomas & Mary or Nancy (Hunter) McClure. married 2nd Oct.10,1820 at Charlestown, Abby Hurd (Columbian Centinel of Oct.11), born Nov.14,1793 at Charlestown, died Mar.28,1854 a.60 at Roxbury, dau. of Benjamin & Mary (Stearns) Hurd of Charlestown. Jechonias Thayer was a merchant in Boston but resided mostly in Charlestown. He built, near 1837, or later, the large Greek Revival house now (1950) standing on Elm St., corner of Lowell St. Braintree, on his ancestral homestead where he evidently resided in the summer time. He was the last of the family to reside on the original Thomas1 Thayer homestead and he sold out shortly before his death as the property is shown on the 1876 atlas of Norfolk Co. as belonging to Edward Reed. It was later the property of the Norris family, and then of Mrs. Herbert French, now (1950) that of the Pennock family. He was a merchant in 1850 census at Braintree. Thayer 5017 Children of Jechonias & Eliza born probably at Boston (Thayer Memorial) Eliza Ann Jul.15,1813, died single Jul.7,1847 a.34 (Braintree Ch.Rec). Mary Wilson Oct.4,1815, died "a child of Jechonias" Aug.1,1821 a. about 6, at Cornet Solomon Thayers". Mary W. - Tomb 1090 Granary Burying Ground, Boston. Sarah Hunter Apr.17,1817, m. Sep.10,1845 at Braintree, William S. Ellison, a.32, of Albany, Civil Engineer, s. Andrew & Mary. Resided in Saratoga, N.Y. in 1876. Mary Wilson Jul.11,1821, m. Aug.3,1840 at Braintree, Lyman Hollingsworth of Boston. She died Oct.7,1884 a.63- 2-26 at Cohasset. Theophilus Aug.13,1823, m. Georgiana Durma & had 5 children. Resided in New Orleans, La. Jechonias Dec.1,1824, died Oct.4,1831 a.7 at Charlestown (Columbian Centinel of Oct.8,1831). Benjamin Hurd Sep.24,1825, m. int. Aug.11,1853 at Braintree, Anna Sophia Badger. Resided in Boston. (continued)_ Thayer 5017 (continued) Abby Hurd about 1827. Resided in Boston, single in 1876. Harriet Louisa bapt. Aug.29,1830 at Charlestown. Resided in Boston, single, in 1876. Persis Maria bapt. Jul.22,1832 at Charlestown, m. Nov.10,1857 at Braintree, James C. Forsythe of Cadiz, Ohio., m. (2nd?) Rev. T.T. Forsythe. Resided in Montgomery, N.Y. in 1876. Thayer 5018 William6 (William5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Oct.26,1783 died May 30,1849 a.65yrs. 7mo., gs., Pond St. Cem., Braintree. married intention Jun.23,1804, Sarah French, born - about Mar.1783, died Aug.13,1875 at Holbrook, a.92yrs. 5mo., gs., Pond St. Cem., Braintree, dau. of Josiah & Anna (Dyer) French. Built a house on S. side of West St. at the low spot near where the meadow comes near the road. She is in 1850 census on West St., west of Five Corners, with son Joel Thayer, a farmer. W. Thayer 1832, J. Thayer 1856 map. Children of William & Sarah born at Braintree Sally Nov.5,1804, m. Jan.8,1824, Keilah H. Kennedy of Randolph. + David Oct.24,1806 Esther Dec.9,1808, m. May 14,1837 at Stoughton, Ephraim Whitcomb of Randolph as 2nd wife. She died 1858. Harriet B. Nov.5,1810, m. 1st Apr.3,1833, William Woodman "a native of Maine". Parents of William Horace Woodman, genealogist, and historian of Randolph & Somerset, Mass. She married 2nd intention Apr.3,1842, Samuel Howard of Randolph. William Aug.28,1814, m. -. Resided in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, says S.A. Bates. Joel Sep.22,1817, died single May 11,1859 a.42, gs., Pond St. Cem. + Elbridge Aug.14,1821 + George Aug.1,1823 Lucretia A. Oct.22,1826, m. May 23,1847, Ebenezer Stephen Belcher of Randolph a.25, s. Ebenezer & Eulalia. _ Thayer 5019 John Davis6 (William5James4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Apr.23,1803 died Jun.10,1866 at Canton, gravestone, Milton Cem., Milton. married Jun.1,1826 at Quincy, Caroline Smith Dexter "John Davis Thayer of Randolph", born Jun.12,1807 at Quincy, died Jan.12,1893 a.84yrs. 7mo. 2ds., at Randolph, dau. of Richard & Rebecca (Tirrell) Dexter. Resided in West Quincy where Richard Dexter had property. He was a stone cutter. John D. Thayer and wife Caroline S. of Quincy in her right sold land bounded on Hall Cemetery and Cross St., etc. May 19,1846 (N.D.164-250). Also sold land 570 sq. ft. to the proprietors of Hall Cemetery, Mar.24,1842. (N.D.136-94). Children of John D. & Caroline S. born probably at Quincy or Randolph (not recorded) Ann C. (or S.) about 1827, m. Nov.27,1845 at Quincy, Edmund Hobbs a.24, s. James & Phebe. Eveline R. about 1831, m. Feb.20,1851 at Quincy, Felix Curran a.23, s. Philip & Catherine (Adeline R. in 1850 census). Thayer 5020R Dr. John7 (Gaius6Thomas5John4-3Thomas2-1) bapt. Jul.1,1787 (No. Parish) died Aug.4,1828 a.41, at Boston, buried Tomb #25 Copp's Hill Burying Ground. married May 23,1826 at Quincy, Sarah Abbott Hardwick "Dr. John of Boston", born May 23,1800 at Quincy, died -, dau. of Adam & Sarah (Veazie) Hardwick of Quincy. She married 2nd Apr.28,1830 at Quincy, Daniel Bartlett Jr. of Boston. Columbian Centinel of May 1, calls him "Daniel Bartlett of Bath". Dr. John Thayer of Boston, druggist, and apothecary made a will dated Feb.7,1828, proved Aug.11,1828 providing for his real estate to kept in repair and let by his executor for the support of my father and mother and brother Lewis Thayer. To his nephew John Thayer Bartlett son of James and my sister Sally Bartlett $500 at age of 21. To nephew & niece John & Mary Ann children of my late brother Gaius Thayer $500 each at age. To his wife Sarah Abbott Thayer income and use of the residue while a widow and at decease of father and mother, brother, and widow to my two sisters Sally Bartlett wife of James and Rachel Urann wife of Joseph, equally. Stock in store to be sold by the executor Joseph Urann. The inventory showed a house and land in Clark St., shop and land on corner of Charter and Hanover St., the Andrews estate, Hanover St., Favell estate in Hanover St., and an estate (over) 5020 Occupied by William Baker & Mrs. Thayer in Charter St. 1/2 pew in Rev. Parkman's Church, pew, ditto, 1/4 tomb in North Burial Ground etc. Total $18203.60 (S.P.1262-160-216). (No Children)_ Thayer 5021 Elisha7 (Ebenezer6-5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Nov.22,1773 died Oct.24,1805 a.32. married intention Jan.26,1801, Sarah Hayden (married Feb.19, says S.A. Bates), born about Jul.30,1778, died Aug.23,1872 a.94yrs. 24ds., dau. of Nathaniel & Lucy (White) Hayden. She is in 1850 census aged 71, living with Rachel Sampson aged 75 on Washington St. near River St. Elisha Thayer, gentleman, left a will dated Oct.22,1805, proved Nov.12,1805 giving all his real estate to his three children, "my natural daughter by my present wife, whose name is Mary, my son Elisha Niles Thayer, and my other son now an infant, share and share alike", subject to the dower of my wife Sally, and if the children die without heirs of body to my father Ebenezer Thayer Esq. Brother Gideon L. Thayer executor (N.P.12,119). On Feb.10,1807 Ebenezer F. Thayer was made guardian of Mary, Elisha Niles, and Ebenezer Coddington Thayer, children of under 14, of Elisha Thayer, gentleman (N.P.13,444). Children of Elisha & Sarah born at Braintree, all baptized Jul.19,1812 Mary Jan.7,1801, m. Jun.14,1825, Dea, Charles Dickerman. She died Apr.21,1888. + Elisha Niles Oct.29,1802 + Ebenezer Coddington Aug.13,1805 (not recorded). Thayer 5022 Ebenezer Francis7 (Ebenezer6-5-4-3Thomas2-1) born Jun.12,1784 died Feb.15,1824 a.39yrs. 8mo. 3ds. married Dec.6,1810 at Boston, Lucinda Atherton Soper, his cousin, born Jan.14,1784, died Sep.25,1822 a.38yrs. 8mo. 11ds., consumption, dau. of Lt. Edmund & Rebecca (Thayer) Soper and sister of his brother Nathaniel F. Thayer's wife. He died intestate and Minott Thayer was made administrator, Mar.2,1824 (N.P.42-394). He had no real estate and the personal estate was only $108 and the estate was insolvent (N.P.42-443-533- 158). Guardians were appointed for the children at various times. Children of Ebenezer Francis & Lucinda A. born at Braintree (1st & last not recorded) Ebenezer Francis Stephen Montmorence Mar.4,1811, died Nov.22,1811 (data of S.A. Bates). (continued)_ Thayer 5022 (continued) Rachel Rebecca Sep.23,1812 "Miss R. Rebecca" died single Jun.25,1902 a.90yrs. 9mo. 2ds. + Ebenezer Francis Edmund Jun.16,1815 Lucinda Coddington Soper Feb.13,1817 (Lucinda A.), m. Mar.2,1843, Caleb Wright of N.Y. City. She died Sep.14,1845 at Auburn, N.Y. Ann Frances Coddington Apr.10,1819, died Dec.20,1819 a.8mo. 10ds. + Stephen Soper Jul.22,1822 (not recorded), m. Elizabeth R. Storrs. Thayer 5023 Uriah7 (Uriah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.13,1784 died Jun.15,1852 a.68yrs. 3mo. 2ds., (a.69, gs., Dyer Hill Cem.) married Aug.22,1805, Thankful Dyer, born -1789, died Aug.10,1854 a.65yrs. 1mo. (a.66 gs., Dyer Hill Cem.), dau. of Peter & Thankful (Thayer) Dyer. He was a farmer in 1850 census, in same house with his mother. Thankful Thayer, widow, made a will, dated Aug.7,1854, proved Sep.9,1854 giving her daughter Thankful Thayer wife of Titus Thayer the furniture. Rest of estate to be sold and paid to daughter Rachel Terry wife of William $50, and rest to the four children Warren, Richmond, Thankful & Rachel. Nothing to heirs of son David, deceased (N.P.92-113). Children of Uriah & Thankful born at Braintree Thankful Feb.6,1806, m. Jul.19,1824, Titus7 Thayer 2nd (Stephen6Uriah5Shadrach4). + Uriah Dec.31,1808 David Apr.8,1811, m. Nov.28,1833 at Weymouth, Lydia Waterman Loud. Resided in Weymouth, died there 1842. + Warren Mar.11,1813 Elias Apr.10,1815, died Nov.1,1822, dysentery, (a.8, - Holbrook Ch.Rec). Rachel Aug.22,1819, m. May.11,1837, William Terry. + Richmond Jan.9,1822 Elias Appleton H. Sep.9,1828, died of typhus fever Mar.2,1844 at Braintree - Quincy Aurora of Mar.13. _ Thayer 5024 Joseph7 (Uriah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.16,1796 (Thayer Mem.) died Nov.2,1846 a.51 at Randolph (Nov.1,1846, gs., Dyer Hill Cem.) married 1st intention Mar.15,1818 (also at Randolph), Drusilla Penniman, born -, died Feb.4,1823 a.24 at Randolph (Holbrook Ch.Rec), dau. of Enoch & Catherine (Madden) Penniman. married 2nd Jun.2,1823 at Randolph, Evelina Stetson, born Nov.25,1805 at Weymouth, died -, dau. of Jeremiah & Hannah (White) Stetson. Joseph Thayer was a stone cutter by trade, resided near present Holbrook, was one of the original incorporators of the East Parish, Randolph and was at the first meeting Mar.15,1819. In 1846 and later years Braintree paid aid to Randolph for Joseph Thayer's family, a large one, and as his children were recorded at Braintree he probably lived near the present Braintree - Holbrook line. Eveline Thayer with daughters Laura A. & Eveline J. are in 1850 census with Deliverance Thayer aged 65 and in same house with Emmons Thayer. Thayer 5025 Children of Joseph & "wife" born at Braintree, last two as children of Joseph & Eveline + Joseph Henry Dec.10,1824 + George Washington Mar.19,1827 Drusilla Penniman Mar.29,1829, m. Jul.11,1852, George J. Paine. Almeda D. Feb.13,1831 + Thomas Jefferson H. Jul.16,1833 Andrew Jackson Feb.6,1836, died Apr.23,1842 a.6 (Holbrook Ch.Rec). Martin Van Buren Mar.12,1838 (1837, gs., Brocton), m. Nov.1,1858 at Concord, N.H., Mary Adeline Littlefield, a.24, born Quincy, dau. of Josiah H. & Mary A., "both of Milton, Mass." at marriage. Hyram S. Jun.7,1841 Andrew Jackson (twin?), died Nov.20,1843 a.6mo. (Holbrook Ch.Rec). Laura Ann R. May 26,1843, m. Dec.22,1858 at Quincy, Bartlett Hayden a.29, s. Nathaniel & Sally as his 2nd wife. (twin) "infant child" Sep.16,1844 (Sep.6,- State Copy) died Oct.7,1844 a.6 weeks (Holbrook Ch.Rec). Eveline J. Sep.16,1844, m. Aug.17,1863, Thomas H. Snow a.47, of Plymouth, born in N.H., as 2nd wife. _ Thayer 5026 William Hayden7 (Uriah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Aug.3,1799 died Aug.9,1874 a.75, suicide. married "William Thayer 3rd" intention Jan.30,1820, Lucy Tracy Clark, born 1804 at Boston, died May 25,1884 a.79yrs. 10mo. 16ds. at Weymouth, dau. of (?) Nathaniel & Lucy (Tracy) Clark. He was a cordwainer, resided on North St. in 1846 (Randolph) and on Main St. near Center St., later. Beginning in 1848 he spent part or all of each year till his death at the Braintree almshouse and Mrs. W.H. Thayer had aid from the town at various times. He was a boot maker in 1850 at Randolph. Thayer 5027 Children of William H. & Lucy T. born at Randolph (or Braintree), last two only recorded William H. about 1820-1, died Oct.1,1834 in 14th yr., gs., Central Cem., Randolph. Lucy Tracy -, m. May 29,1843 at Stoughton, Joseph P. Haynes. George Napoleon about 1824-5, m. Julia Ann Littlefield, dau. of John & Azubah (Holbrook). She died Mar.12,1867 a.38-6-13 at Braintree. He was a boot maker in Braintree Highlands in 1850. They had aid from the town. Nathaniel Atkins about 1827, m. Jan.25,1849 at Weymouth, Mary Ann White. Resided in Weymouth. Washington Bonaparte about 1831-2, m. Catherine Murphy. He died Jan.8,1869 a.37 at Boston. Ephraim Monroe 1833(gs), m. Aug.14,1853, Sarah Jane Coolidge, dau. of Wm. B. & Maria (Tirrell), b. 1836 at Weymouth. He died 1912, gs., Village Cem., Weymouth. Phebe H. about May 30,1835, m. 1854 at Randolph, Albert M. Alden a.20, s. Hosea & Martha. Vesta C. about 1839, m. 1st Edward David; m. 2nd William Whitcher. She died Feb.20,1869 a.30. Rachel Porter 1840, m. 1st Apr.25,1861, George H. Coolidge, m. 2nd Dec.2,1864, Frederick Coolidge. William Fairfield about 1842, died single Dec.30,1864 a.22, prisoner of war, at Millen, Ga. (GAR). Sally Ann Jul.12,1844 at Randolph. Benjamin Richards Oct.26,1846 at Randolph. _ Thayer 5028 Albert7 (Uriah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Mar.26,1804 (Thayer Memorial) died Oct.24,1880 a.76yrs. 7mo. at Holbrook. married Nov.2,1825, Clarissa White, born Jan.8,1800 (Thayer Memorial), died Aug.4,1886, dau. of Zeba & Alice (Spear) White. He is in 1850 census at Randolph aged 47 and Clarissa aged 48, and Warren Thayer aged 9 years, resided near Holbrook Square or town center. No children (SAB) Thayer 5029 Dr. Elisha7 (Samuel White6Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Sep.15,1785 (1789 in published V.R. - error) (1785 Thayer Memorial, and gravestone). died Jun.9,1860 a.74yrs. 8mo. 25ds. at Braintree, buried in Canton Cem., Canton. married Jul.8,1813 at Bethel, Vt., Nancy Billings, born Oct.4,1794 at Canton (Oct.11, gs.), died Feb.5,1854 at Dedham, gravestone, Canton Cem., Canton, dau. of Peter & Rebecca (Whiting) Billings. Dr. Elisha Thayer studied medicine, became a physician in Bethel, Vt. where he married. He was admitted to the South Church, Dedham, Feb.9,1816 from the "original Congregational Church" of Wrentham and his wife joined Mar.24,1816, and they withdrew to the new First Congregational Church in 1818. He was dismissed to the Episcopal Church of Dedham Feb.17,1832 in which he was confirmed Jul.13,1830. He was master of the Masonic Lodge in Dedham and was postmaster there for 33 years but resigned in 1856 after the death of his wife and returned to Braintree to live with a daughter on Washington St., near School St. In Dedham his house is still standing (demolished about 1952) and owned by his great grandson Arthur Thayer, next west of the Dedham Historical Society building on High St. Dr. Elisha Thayer published in 1835 the Thayer Memorial, one of the earliest American family genealogies, and very useful in spite of the peculiar system employed. His great grand daughter Miss Marion S. Arnold of Braintree was one of the town's most active historians until her death in 1947. _ Thayer 5030 Dr. Elisha Thayer, physician, of Braintree left a will dated Jan.1,1858, proved July 1860, giving to his son Elisha F. Thayer his medical books and instruments, to his daughter Maria F. Glackin $100 for her care of him and his wife in sickness, to his grand daughter Mary Frances Glackin, to son George H. Thayer $100 for his services in the post office at Dedham. To his executors $400 in trust for his children who are in need. Remainder to his five children Nancy B. Arnold, Elisha F. Thayer, Maria F. Glackin, John H.B. Thayer of Dedham, George H. Thayer of Chelsea, the last two being executors (N.P.104-9). Children of Dr. Elisha & Nancy born at Dedham, (except 1st, also in Dedham V.R. Nancy Billings Sep.1,1814 "in Vermont", m. Nov.26,1829 at Dedham, John Bass Arnold of Braintree. Elisha French Dec.2,1815, m. Lucretia M. Plympton Dec.18,1836 at Newton. Maria May 1,1821, m. Dec.30,1846 at -, John Glackin of Providence. John Henry Bass Jun.8,1830, m. Mary S. Wilder. Resided in Dedham. George Heber Dec.18,1834, m. Dec.18,1859 at - Carrie H. Wellman of Chelsea. Thayer 5031 John Hancock7 (Titus6Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.12,1801 (at Boston probably, - Thayer Memorial). died Jul.10,1876 a.74yrs. 11mo. 29ds. (a.75, gs., Pond St. Cem., Braintree). married intention Apr.11,1824 (May 1, at Randolph) Lois Holbrook, born Oct.16,1802 (Thayer Mem.), died Aug.19,1889 a.86yrs. 10mo. 3ds. (a.86yrs. 10mo., gs., Pond St. Cem., Braintree), dau. of (?) Peter & Esther (Hayden) Holbrook. He resided on Washington St. So. Braintree, south of Dyer Hill west side, just south of where Hancock St. rejoins Washington St., in a house now standing (1950), was a boot maker in 1850. He left a will dated Jun.19,1876 mentioning children John Q.A. Thayer, Lucinda A. Thayer, Lois Livia Dyer, Esther Paine, James W. Thayer, Lavinia H. Hayden, and wife Lois who was executor (N.P.136- 71). (continued)_ Thayer 5031 (continued) Children of John H. & Lois born probably at Braintree (not recorded) John Quincy Adams Mar.10,1825, m. May 9,1849, Eunice A. Denton a.18, dau. John & Hannah. He died Apr.19,1895, gs., Plain St. Cem. He was a boot maker in 1850. Lucinda Ann Nov.2,1826, m. Feb.22,1849, Lewis Thayer a.32, s. Sylvanus. Lois Livia Dec.30,1828, m. 1st Dec.30,1852, Jacob Monroe Dyer; m. 2nd Aug.27,1878, Amos M. Litchfield of Quincy. Esther Sep.14,1832, m. Nov.17,1853, Jonathan S. Payne of Randolph. James Wales Feb.7,1840(gs), m. Aug.12,1862, Josephine Parker a.19, of Quincy, dau. John. He died Sep.10,1896, gs., Pond St. Cem. Lavinia H. Sep.9,1842, m. 1st Jun.5,1862, William H. Tilton a.27, of Chicago, born at Lowell; m. 2nd Joseph W. Hayden of Quincy, Chief of Police. Elizabeth F. Sep.3,1846, died single Feb.3,1861 a.14yrs. 5mo., res. South St. Thayer 5032 James Sprague7(sic)(probably Spriggs) (Titus6Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jul.12,1801 (probably at Boston)(twin). died Jun.25,1878 a.76yrs. 11mo. 13ds., at Braintree. married 1st - married 2nd Dec.26,1850 at Braintree, Mary Jane (Simmons) Howe, widow of -, born about 1817, died Oct.25,1879 a.62 at Braintree, dau. of Thomas & Rhoda (Merrill) Simmons of Alexandria, N.H. He was a farmer in 1850 census, lived with his mother. Child of James S. & Mary J. born at Braintree Louis (or Lewis) Clark Aug.22,1851, m. Mar.14,1877, Eunice Jane Holbrook of Randolph. _ Thayer 5033 Titus7 (Stephen6Uriah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Sep.27,1805 (Thayer Mem.) died Mar.1,1873 a.67yrs. 6mo. 3ds. (67yrs. 5mo. 3ds., gs., Plain St. Cem.) married Jul.19,1825, Thankful8 Thayer, born Feb.6,1806, died Dec.1,1880 a.74yrs. 9mo. 24ds. at Weymouth, gs., Plain St. Cem., Braintree, dau. of Uriah7 & Thankful (Dyer) Thayer, (Uriah6-5Shadrach4). He was a farmer in 1850 census in same house with Richmond Thayer. His will dated Feb.25,1873, proved Jun.11,1873 mentions son Stephen, Betsey Jane Sprague, Emory T. Thayer, Atwood Thayer, Mary A. Orcutt, my children and grand children , and wife Thankful, son Stephen executor (N.P.129-179). Lived at one time in his father's house on Dyer Hill, east side of street near south end. Children of Titus & Thankful born probably at Braintree (not recorded) Betsey Jane May 1827, m. Dec.3,1846, Albert E. Sprague a.20, born at Abington, s. Seth C. Appleton H. about 1828, died Mar.4,1845 a.17 (State House Copy) - daughter Aug.28,1829 (Thayer Memorial) + John H. Dec.9,1830 (Thayer Mem.) David M. about 1833, died May 1,1851 a.16 (aged 17 in 1850 census). Stephen 1841, m. Martha Ann Hale, born Nov.1,1846, d. 1885. He died 1922, gs., Highland Cem., So. Weymouth. Mary Ann Mar.25,1844 (State House Copy), m. Nov.6,1853, John E. Orcutt. Thayer 5034 Jonathan7 (Jonathan6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Jan.6,1786, died before 1840. married Jul.18,1806 (Ch.Rec) Sarah Thayer, born about 1788, died Mar.8,1855 a.67 at Boston, widow, buried Hancock Cem., Quincy, resided in Quincy, rheumatism (Boston V.R.), dau. of Job6 & Mary (Wade) Thayer (Gideon5-4Cornelius3Richard2-1). Children of Jonathan & Sally born perhaps at Boston (Thayer Memorial) Elizabeth F. Dec.24,1806 Jonathan L. Sep.8,1808 + Joel E. Nov.11,1809 Sally Maria Mar.10,1812, m. ? Martin L. Wales ? Almira Mar.21,1814, died Mar.10,1815._ Thayer 5035 Peter7 (Noah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Nov.23,1789 (Thayer Mem.), baptized Mar.6,1790 So. Parish. died Oct.1818 a.29 at Boston (Peter Thayer of Randolph - Columbian Centinel of Oct.10,1818). married Aug.25,1811 at Stoughton, Betsey Bird, born , died 1871 at Stoughton, dau. of -. He settled in Boston says the Thayer Memorial (1835). Children of Peter & Betsey born at Randolph or Boston + Washington about Apr.30,1812 at Randolph. Clarissa about 1813-4, died Jan.3,1817 a.3 at Stoughton. Elizabeth (Thayer Memorial) Peter about Aug.20,1818 at Boston, m. Nov.26,1843 at Stoughton, Fanny B. Smith. He died May 2,1857 a.38yrs. 8mo. 12ds. at Stoughton, married, boot maker, b. Boston. Thayer 5036 Noah7 (Noah6-5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born about Jun.1792, Jul.20,1792 (Thayer Mem.) baptized Aug.24,1800 at Randolph. died Jan.22,1874 a.81yrs. 7mo. at Randolph. married 1st Nov.10,1816 at Randolph, Emelia (or Amelia) Howard, born -, died Apr.16,1817 a.18yrs. 8mo. (Randolph Ch.Rec) (a.21, Thayer Mem.), dau. of Benjamin & Hannah (?Niles) Hayward (or Howard). married 2nd Apr.21,1818 at Randolph, Joanna Thayer, his cousin, born Jun.5,1799 at Randolph, died Jul.3,1844 a.45 at Randolph, gs., Oakland Cem., dau. of Meshech6 & Anna (Thayer) Thayer, (Noah5Shadrach4). married 3rd intention May 30,1847 at Randolph, Elizabeth (Alden) Noyes, widow of Nathaniel Noyes of Jay, Me., born about 1802, died Apr.18,1856 (Alden Mem.), dau. of Silas6 & Charity (Staples) Alden of Jay, Me. (Samuel5-4Joseph3-2). Noah Thayer of Randolph, cordwainer, was made guardian of Amelia, his daughter under 14, a legatee in the will of Benjamin Howard of Randolph, her grandfather, Feb.6,1827 (N.P.49-51). Amelia Thayer of Randolph, seamstress, adjudged a lunatic and sent to Worcester State Hospital Sep.6,1834 and again Apr.5,1836 (N.P.62-137; 65- 224). He was a farmer in 1850 census. _ Thayer 5037 Child of Noah & Amelia born at Randolph (not recorded) Amelia 1817, non compos mentis. Children of Noah & Joanna born at Randolph (not recorded) (Thayer Memorial) + Washington Feb.21,1820 (bapt. Oct.15) - infant son Sep.22,1821, died Sep.22,1821 a.16hrs., gs., Oakland Cem. Elisha Aug.16,1823 (bapt. May 23,1824), died Sep.22,1825 a.25mo., gs., Oakland Cem. + Luther Aldrich Dec.12,1825 (bapt. - a child of Noah & Joanna - Jul.20,1826. Nancy Aug.28,1828 (bapt. Oct.25,1829) died single Dec.2,1856 a.28, gs., Oakland Cem., drowned. James Everett about 1832 (bapt. Oct.6,1833), died single Jan.1,1856 a.23, gs., Oakland Cem. Thayer 5038 Zaccheus7 (Meshech6Noah5Shadrach4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1) born Aug.2,1795 at Randolph. died Dec.17,1852 a.57, gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph. married May 23,1830 at Randolph, Phebe White, born (Apr.28,1794), died Jul.14,1863 a.69yrs. 2mo. 16ds., gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph, dau. of Micah & Sarah (Mann) White. He resided on Main St. at his death, was a farmer in 1850, Sarah White aged 88 lived with them. He left a will dated Oct.15,1851, proved Jan.8,1853, calling himself a yeoman, "having lost the use of my limbs and being weak in body", mentioning wife Sarah, his daughter Sarah Jane Thayer (N.P.89-9). Children of Zaccheus & Phebe born at Randolph (not recorded) Nancy W. Apr.13,1831 (Thayer Mem.), died Aug.30,1849 a.18 (Aug.31,,a.18yrs. 4mo. 15ds., gs., Oakland Cem.). Sarah Jane May 13,1834(gs), died single Aug.7,1895, gs., Oakland Cem. _

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