William married Mary [--?--] before 1695. Mary was born about 1673 in England; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John and Sarah (Taft) Brown were either of Uxbridge, MA or Leicester, MA.
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Served in Revolutionary War, PS Mass

Historical Sketches of the Town of Leicester, MAS
by Emory Washburn, 1860, Boston, p 346 (DAR Library)

Brown, John 1st, son of William 1st, was a soldier in the French wars, and commanded a company in the Louisburg expedition in 1745. He was a leading man in the town, and its representative in the General Court for twenty years. He d. 1791, at the age of eighty-eight. His first wife was Lydia Newhall. He lived where Peter Silvester lived and died, in the south-west part of the town. Their children were JOHN, b. 1733. PERLEY, b. May 27, 1737. He was a soldier in the French War. He built and lived in the old house lately owned by Mr. Thomas Sprague. DOROTHY, b. Aug 23, 1728; m. Simeon Wilson, 1746. LYDIA, b. Nov 14, 1730; m. Edward Hale of of Uxbridge, 1748. (ed. s/b Edward Hall)

A Brief History of Leicester, Massachusetts, by Rev. A. H. Copolidge, 1890, p. 7 (DAR Library)

In 1745 the Legislature of Massachusetts planned an expedition for the reduction of the fortress at Louisbourg, on the island of Cape Breton. There are no means of knowing to what extent Leicester responded to this call. Captain John Brown commanded a company in the expedition, and was resent at the surrender of the place. (ed. extensive history of battles)

p. 7. In October, 1765, having elected Capt. John Brown Representative, they proceeded to give him formal instructions in "this critical juncture." The Stamp Act had been passed and was soon to be enforced, and Courts of Admiralty had been ordered for the trial of offenders without jury. (ed. etc.)

p. 14. Lieutenant Joseph Washburn was at the battles of Saratoga and Monmouth, and also at Valley Forge. Captain Thomas Newhall was in command of the standing company on the 19th of April, and was muster-master for Worcester County. Captain John Holden served through the war, and was present at the storming of Stony Point. Captain John Brown commanded a company in the French War, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill as a sergeant. Rev. Benjamin Conklin was probably a chaplain.

p. 66. House of Representatives
Capt John Brown 1749 and 1750
Capt John Brown 1756 and 1757
Capt John Brown 1761 and 1762
Capt John Brown 1764 and 1765
Capt John Brown 1767 and 1768

"Vital Records of Leicester, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849"
p 129: Leicester Marriages, Brown, John and Lydiah Newhall, _____27, (1727?)
p 246: Leicester Deaths, John, _______1791, age 88.

"William Brown, English Immigrant of Hatfield and Leicester, Massachusetts, and His Descendants", Carol Willits Brown, 1994, p 5-6:

John Brown's family moved to Leicester, MA, then a wilderness, before 1720. Residing his adult life in Leicester, he played a vital part in the development of the town. As early as 1723 he is recorded as serving as a sentinel from Leicester in Lieutenant Samuel Wright's Company from November 1, 1723, to June 10, 1724. Later, holding a captain's commission during the French and Indian Wars, he commanded a company in the expedition to Louisburg on Cape Breton Island (Nova Scotia) and took part in its surrender in 1745. He volunteered in a company of Minute Men in an expedition to Crown Point (New York) from Sept 24 through Nov 11, 1756, he was noted as "one of the most considerable men in town" (History of Leicester, by Emory Washburn, 1860, p 274). In Aug 1757 with the rank of captain, he marched on the alarm for relief of Fort William Henry (now restored at Lake George Village, NY). He was Leicester's representative to the General Court of Massachusetts for many years between 1749 and 1768. In October, 1765, he was elected to represent Leicester regarding the Intolerable Acts. He was a shoemaker by trade. As a result of his support of the struggle for independence and the heavily imposed taxation and demands for supplies for the war effort, he died a man of little means.

Captain John Brown born about 1703. Died 1791 in Leicester, Massachusetts, age 88. He ws a soldier in the French Wars. Commanded a Company in the Louisburg expedition in 1745,. Was a leading man in the town of Leicester and its representative in the General Court for twenty years; Four of his sons were Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War. His first wife was Lydia Newhall, daughter of Lt. Thomas Newhall of Leicester. They had five children. His second wife was Mary Jones, aunt of the Honorable John Coffin Jones.

"Historical Sketches of the Town of Leicester Mass, during the first century from its settlement," Emory Washburn. (DAR Library)

p 211: During French and Indian War of 1744-8, Capt. John Brown commanded a company, and was at the surrender of Louisburg.
p 271: '45 at Lexington and Bunker Hill; John Brown of Leicester commanded a company in that expedition.
p 281: 1768, Massachusetts addressed a circular to the other Provinces upon the subject of the grievances which they were suffering in the duties and taxes imposed upon them by the mother-country. During correspondence, the Governor was so exasperated he dissolved the Legislatue. A convention of representatives was held 22 Sep 1768 in Boston, Faneuil Hall; Leicester was represented by Capt. Brown.
p 285: 4 Jan 1773, Again objections of the infringement of rights of the colonists, a committee of nine persons to take the matter into consideration and report proper course of action. Capt. Brown of Leicester served on the committee.
p 346: John Brown was a soldier in the French wars, and commanded a company in the Louisburg expedition in 1745. He was a leading man in the town, and its representative in the General Court for twenty years. He lived where Peter Silvester lived and died, in the south-west part of the town. He built and lived in the old house later owned by Mr. Thomas Sprague.
p 439: 4 Jan 1773, second article, letter from the town of Boston, setting forth the rights of colonists and infringements thereof, among delegates voting, Capt Brown of Leicester.
p 450: 29 Sep 1774, meeting of inhabitants of Leicester and others, a committee formed to draft instructions for representatives, including Capt. John Brown.
p 460: Town-Clerks and Selectmen before 1821. Selectmen: John Brown, 1746, 1749-1750, 1754, 1756-1757, 1759-1760, 1763, 1766.

John married Lydia Newhall on 27 Dec 1726 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Lydia was born on 18 Mar 1709/10 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Nov 1741 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 179394718

Notes:

On 3 Jun 1753, Lydia (Brown) Hall, wife of Edward Hall, Jr. was admitted as a member to the First Church of Christ in Uxbridge, MA.

FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179394718

Lydia married Lt. Edward Hall, Jr. on 17 Aug 1747 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Edward (son of Ens. Edward Hall and Hannah Fisher) was born on 18 Jul 1727 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Dec 1807 in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; was buried after 28 Dec 1807 in Putnam Cemetery, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 176397390
• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024

Notes:

From FindaGrave:

Daughter of Lieut. Edward and Lydia (Brown) Hall, wife of Lieut. Ezekiel Powers (1745-1808), son of Lemuel and Thankful (Leland) Powers.

Hannah and Ezekiel were married in Croydon, Sullivan, New Hampshire on 28 January 1767. They had 7 known children: Chloe, Ezekiel, Chloe, Hannah, Abijah, Betsey and James.

Christened:
She was baptized at First Church of Christ, Uxbridge.

FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176397390

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

Hannah married Ezekiel Powers on 28 Jan 1767 in Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Ezekiel (son of Lieut. Lemuel Powers and Thankful Leland) was born on 16 Mar 1744/45 in Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Nov 1808 in Croydon, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried after 11 Nov 1808 in Pinnacle Cemetery, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024
• 1790 Census: 1790, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Notes:

It is believed that Ezekiel and Mary Hall had at least four children.

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

1790 Census:
Croydon, Cheshire Co., NH, p. 123
Edward Hall          1-0-1-0-0
Ezekiel Hall            1-3-4-0-0
Abijah Hall             1-4-1-0-0
Edward Hall Jun.   1-2-1-0-0
John Hall                1-0-3-0-0
Ezra Hall                1-0-1-0-0
Samuel R Hall        1-2-6-0-0
Emmerson Hall      1-3-3-0-0
James Hill              2-0-5-0-0

Ezekiel married Mary Leonard, of Southborough after 27 Dec 1772 in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Mary died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024
• Occupation: Revolutionary War Soldier.
• 1790 Census: 1790, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Notes:

Abijah's cause of death was drowning.

Abijah held the offices of constable, collector, selectman and captain.  All of his children were born in Croydon, NH except two.

Abijah Hall served as a private in Capt. Josiah Russell's Company of Rangers and, 1777, as corporal in Col. Jonathan Chase's New Hampshire regiment.
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From Croydon Centenniel Celebration Book (1866):

"Abijah Hall, remembered for his capital jokes and unfathomed resource of fun and anecdote, was drowned near the Glidden Bridge."

Christened:
He was baptized at the First Church of Christ, Uxbridge.

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

1790 Census:
Croydon, Cheshire Co., NH, p. 123
Edward Hall          1-0-1-0-0
Ezekiel Hall            1-3-4-0-0
Abijah Hall             1-4-1-0-0
Edward Hall Jun.   1-2-1-0-0
John Hall                1-0-3-0-0
Ezra Hall                1-0-1-0-0
Samuel R Hall        1-2-6-0-0
Emmerson Hall      1-3-3-0-0
James Hill              2-0-5-0-0

Abijah married Jerusha Whipple before 1781. Jerusha died in 1781. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abijah married Sarah Read on 18 Jan 1781 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Jason Read and Zerviah Nurse) was born on 4 Feb 1758 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Aug 1791 in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; was buried after 8 Aug 1791 in Pinnacle Cemetery, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abijah married Mary Read on 12 Aug 1792 in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Mary (daughter of Daniel Read and Mary [--?--]) was born in 1764 in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024
• Occupation: Revolutionary War Soldier.
• 1790 Census: 1790, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Notes:

It appears that James and his wife Hulda had 11 children. Five were born in Croydon, NH, five in Richmond, and one in Peru, NY.

James Hall served in the New Hampshire Rangers and in 1831 was placed on the pension roll of Sullivan Co., NH.

Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files:
James, Huldah, W16025, NH Line, soldier was born in 1757 at Uxbridge, MA and he lived at Croydon in Sullivan Co, NH at enlistment and he applied there 17 Oct 1832 and he married there to Hulday (--) on 30 Nov 1775 and he died there 28 Jul 1835 and his widow also applied there 25 Jan 1837 aged 78, widow's sister Matilda Whipple was aged 75 in 1837 a resident of Croydon, NH.

Christened:
he was baptized at the First Church of Christ, Uxbridge.

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

1790 Census:
Croydon, Cheshire Co., NH, p. 123
Edward Hall          1-0-1-0-0
Ezekiel Hall            1-3-4-0-0
Abijah Hall             1-4-1-0-0
Edward Hall Jun.   1-2-1-0-0
John Hall                1-0-3-0-0
Ezra Hall                1-0-1-0-0
Samuel R Hall        1-2-6-0-0
Emmerson Hall      1-3-3-0-0
James Hill              2-0-5-0-0

James married Hulda Cooper on 30 Nov 1775. Hulda (daughter of Deacon John Cooper and Mary Sherman) was born on 1 May 1759 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Feb 1847 in Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 82118539
• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024
• 1790 Census: 1790, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Notes:

Held the office of captain, constable, collector, moderator, representative in 1797, and proprietor's clerk from 1794 to 1810.  He was the most prominent man in Croydon, NH from 1779 to 1817 and was a man of large property.
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From Croydon Centenniel Celebration Book (1866):

"Capt. Edward Hall, son of Lieut. Edward Hall, opened the store of note in town. It was situated on the top of the swell of land between East Village and Four Corners. He is remembered as a shrewd, as a shrewd, prosperous trader. He died March 14, 1817, aged 57 years."

Christened:
He was baptized at the First Church of Christ, Uxbridge.

FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82118539

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

1790 Census:
Croydon, Cheshire Co., NH, p. 123
Edward Hall          1-0-1-0-0
Ezekiel Hall            1-3-4-0-0
Abijah Hall             1-4-1-0-0
Edward Hall Jun.   1-2-1-0-0
John Hall                1-0-3-0-0
Ezra Hall                1-0-1-0-0
Samuel R Hall        1-2-6-0-0
Emmerson Hall      1-3-3-0-0
James Hill              2-0-5-0-0

Edward married Abigail Pond about 1785. Abigail died in 1828 in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024
• 1790 Census: 1790, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Notes:

John and his wife, Jerusha, had ten children, all of whom died in infancy or youth, except Ruth, who married her cousin James Hall on 14 Apr 1814.

Christened:
He was baptized at the First Church of Christ, Uxbridge.

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

1790 Census:
Croydon, Cheshire Co., NH, p. 123
Edward Hall          1-0-1-0-0
Ezekiel Hall            1-3-4-0-0
Abijah Hall             1-4-1-0-0
Edward Hall Jun.   1-2-1-0-0
John Hall                1-0-3-0-0
Ezra Hall                1-0-1-0-0
Samuel R Hall        1-2-6-0-0
Emmerson Hall      1-3-3-0-0
James Hill              2-0-5-0-0

John married Jerusha Woodbury on 9 Oct 1783. Jerusha (daughter of Joseph Woodbury and Elizabeth Fuller) was born on 15 Jul 1757 in Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Oct 1820. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• FamilySearch ID: LH7P-54C
• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024

Notes:

Christened:
She was baptized at the First Church of Christ, Uxbridge.

FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LH7P-54C

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

Lydia married Timothy Eggleston in Sep 1783 in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Timothy was born on 7 Apr 1746 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 23 Jan 1830 in Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024
• Alt. Burial: Aft 21 Mar 1848, Pinnacle Cemetery, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Notes:

Christened:
She was baptized at the First Church of Christ, Uxbridge.

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

Buried:
wife of John Loverin/ AE 79 years

Betty married John Loverin on 16 Jun 1786 in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. John (son of Ebenezer L. Loverin and Dorothy Brown) was born on 7 Apr 1762 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 23 Sep 1843 in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; was buried after 23 Sep 1843 in Four Corners Cemetery, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024
• 1790 Census: 1790, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Notes:

Christened:
He was baptized at the First Church of Christ, Uxbridge.

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

1790 Census:
Croydon, Cheshire Co., NH, p. 123
Edward Hall          1-0-1-0-0
Ezekiel Hall            1-3-4-0-0
Abijah Hall             1-4-1-0-0
Edward Hall Jun.   1-2-1-0-0
John Hall                1-0-3-0-0
Ezra Hall                1-0-1-0-0
Samuel R Hall        1-2-6-0-0
Emmerson Hall      1-3-3-0-0
James Hill              2-0-5-0-0

Ezra married Molly Leland on 19 Jan 1789. Molly (daughter of Jacob Leland and Miss [--?--]) was born in in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024
• Alt. Birth: 9 Oct 1772, Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire
• 1840 Census: 1840, Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Notes:

Birth:
1772    HALL    Darias, s. of Edward and Lydia, Aug. 19, 1772.   Birth    Uxbridge

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.

1840 Census:
p. 104
Hall, Darius        000 001 001 0000 - 011 001 001 0000
...
Hill, Ransom     110 001 000 0000 - 000 001 000 0000
Hall, Amasa       000 010 010 0000 - 000 010 100 1000

Darius married Betty Brown on 28 Aug 1796 in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Betty was born in in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; died on 15 Mar 1844. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]