. Centennial proceedings and historical incidents of the early settlers of Northfield, Vt. : with biographical sketches of prominent business men who have been and are now residents of the town . 35. All but two born in Northfield. SAMUEL ADAMS Was born in Brookfield, Vt., October 11, 1796. He mar-ried Harriet Cobleigh, July 3, 1828, and immediately set-tled in Northfield, on the road leading from the Center tothe south village. He was engaged at one time in thefarming business. Mr. Adams was a sincere believer inthe doctrine of the restitution of all things, and a firmand consistent Mason. He
. Centennial proceedings and historical incidents of the early settlers of Northfield, Vt. : with biographical sketches of prominent business men who have been and are now residents of the town . 35. All but two born in Northfield. SAMUEL ADAMS Was born in Brookfield, Vt., October 11, 1796. He mar-ried Harriet Cobleigh, July 3, 1828, and immediately set-tled in Northfield, on the road leading from the Center tothe south village. He was engaged at one time in thefarming business. Mr. Adams was a sincere believer inthe doctrine of the restitution of all things, and a firmand consistent Mason. He died as he had lived, and wasstrong in his faith to the last. Mr. Adams wife died in 1849. They had eight chil-dren, four of whom died in infancy, and four are now liv-ing : JohnQuincy, b 1829; Harriet M., b 1833; Abbie A.,b 1838; Laura W., b 1842. All born in Northfield. Mr. Adams died at the home of his oldest daughter, inRevere, Mass., December 29, 1877, aged 81 years. Hewas brought to Northfield, and buried at the Center cem-etery, with Masonic honors, having made his arrange-ments for the last great change, and requesting his oldfriend. Rev. John Gregory, to attend his last NATHAN MORSE. 113 Hon. NATHAN MORSE Was a resident ol the south village. lie was burn inFitzwilliam, X. H., and came to Xorthheld in 1838, fri)niKoxl)ury, Vt. He helil a miinlit r of ofHces in town, andsome important ones; was elected Representative tothe Legislature, and Assistant Judge in the WashingtonCounty Court. Judge Morse married for his first wifePolly, daughter of John Hutchinson, Esq., of Braiutree,and had four children : Nathan, b 181G ; Polly, b 1818; Betsey, b 1820; LucyH., b 1825. Mrs. Morse died in 1845. Judge Morse married for his second wife Martha,ilaughter of Urial Abbott, of Williamstown, and they hadone «on : James, born in Northfield in 1847. Judge Morse died in 18G2. Mrs. Morse died in 1875. LUCIUS EDSON Was born in Whately, Mass., 1798. He mirrieil MatildaAinsworth,
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