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Generation Eight

100. General Isaac Newton8 Babson (61) (James7, James6, Isaac5, James4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 7 Oct 1801 at Pomfret, CT;1146 married Esther C. Pierce, daughter of Jonathan Niles Pierce and Elizabeth Coggeshall, 22 Feb 1821 at E. Greenwich, RI; died 10 Jul 1846 at Coventry, RI, at age 44;1147 His gravestone bears this inscription:

Beloved in life, Gen. Isaac N. Babson, died July 10, 1846, in the 45th year of his age. Why should we start and fear to die? What tomorrow's worms we mortal are. Death the Gate of endless joy And yet we fear to enter there.

Isaac Newton rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the militia of Kent Co. in Jun 1828. He had advanced to the rank of Captain of the 1st Company of Militia at Coventry in May 1824; by June of 1825 he was Lt. Col. of the 4th Brigade, 9th Regiment and he became Colonel of the Regiment by May 1826. He purchased a lot located on the northwest branch of the Pawtuxet River at Greenville, Warwick, RI, on 13 Apr 1835 from Stephen Harris.1148 He quitclaimed the lot bought in 1835 on the Pawtuxet River at Greenville back to Harris for $150 on 1 May 1845.1149

General Isaac Newton Babson (61) left a will dated 30 April 1846 and proved on 10 Aug 1846 at Warwick, RI. He left his watch to his eldest son and the rest of his estate to be invested by his executor. His wife was to receive all the interest and profit from the invested estate for the support and education of their minor children. Then, when his youngest child Henry Pierce Babson turned 18, all the property was to be equally divided (Warwick Wills 11:14).

He appointed his wife's brother, Jonathan N. Pierce of Warwick his sole executor.1150

Esther C. Pierce was born on 17 Sep 1798 at E. Greenwich, Kent Co., RI. She died of consumption on 21 Nov 1863 at Birch Hill, Warwick, RI, at age 65.1151 She is buried with her husband.

Children of General Isaac Newton8 Babson (61) and Esther C. Pierce were as follows:

101. James8 Babson (62) (James7, James6, Isaac5, James4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 18 Aug 1803 at Pomfret, CT;1158 married Almeda Greenleaf Slafter, daughter of Silas Slafter and Susan Burgess, possibly at at Killingly, CT, 11 Oct 1826; died 12 Sep 1870 at W. Gloucester, RI, at age 67; buried at Old Westfield Cemetery, Danielson Section, Killingly, CT, in the Danielson section of Killingly with six of their children.

In the 1850 census, James is called a spinner.1159

James Babson (62) was a beneficiary of the will of Isaac Babson on 31 Jan 1850.1160 He appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850.1161 A peripatetic family, he and Almeda Greenleaf Slafter lived variously at Smithfield, RI, Pomfret, Woodstock, Thompson, Putnam and Danielson, CT and Webster, MA. He lived A peripatetic family, they resided variously at Smithfield, Rhode Island, Pomfret, Woodstock, Thompson, Putnam and Danielson, Connecticut and Webster, Massachusetts. The heirs of James sold land at Killingly to the Elliot Manufacturing Company of 18 November 1875 Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1162

Almeda Greenleaf Slafter was born on 17 Mar 1806 at E. Killingly, CT. She died on 26 Mar 1880 at age 74. She appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).1163

Almeda Greenleaf Slafter sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.1164

Children of James8 Babson (62) and Almeda Greenleaf Slafter were as follows:

102. Joseph Warren8 Babson (63) (James7, James6, Isaac5, James4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 10 Nov 1809 at Coventry, RI; married Louise Palmer, daughter of Gideon Palmer and Clarissa Harlow Watkins, 27 Aug 1831 at Hopkinton, RI; died 17 Dec 1885 at Dundaff, Susquehanna Co., PA, at age 76.

He and Louise Palmer were early pioneers in the late 1830's at Clifford, PA. They were early members of the Saint James Episcopal Church there as well. He was a farmer and machinist, according to the census in 1850.1187

Joseph Warren Babson (63) was a beneficiary of the will of Isaac Babson on 31 Jan 1850.1188 He was a carpenter in 1870.1189 In 1880 Joseph Warren Babson (63) was a wagonmaker.1190

Joseph Warren Babson (63) received a legacy from the estate of Mary Simpson Babson; She left $100 "for the erection of gravestones for her brother Joseph Babson and his wife, Louisa, in Dundaff, PA."

Louise Palmer was born on 23 Dec 1812 at Hopkinton, MA. She died on 31 Jan 1885 at Dundaff, PA, at age 72.

Louise Palmer received a legacy from the estate of Mary Simpson Babson; She left $100 "for the erection of gravestones for her brother Joseph Babson and his wife, Louisa, in Dundaff, PA."

Children of Joseph Warren8 Babson (63) and Louise Palmer were as follows:

103. Mary Simpson8 Babson (James7, James6, Isaac5, James4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 30 Apr 1825 at Lime Rock, RI; married Jonathan Aborn Gardiner, son of Samuel E. Gardiner and Patience (--?--), 5 Mar 1843 at RI; died 2 Oct 1903 at Providence, RI, at age 78; buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI, with her husband and their son; She left $100 "for the erection of gravestones for her brother Joseph Babson and his wife, Louisa, in Dundaff, PA."

Mary Simpson Babson was a beneficiary of the will of Isaac Babson on 31 Jan 1850.1192

The an unknown person listed Mary Simpson Babson in addition to Thankful, Harriet Francis Babson, and Eleanor Babson in the household of Jonathan Aborn Gardiner in Providence, RI.1193 She left a will at Providence, RI, making the following bequests:

One pistol presented to her husband by his friend, Samuel P. Colt;
one pair of "crickets" worked by Madam Powell, Gabriel Burnham's daughter, in 1711;
one napkin which came over with the Huguenots to her niece Harriet M. (Babson) Bullard;
"one black teapot bought by my mother, Thankful Babson, in the wartimes of 1812 and paid for by one day's work, which was $2.00. The work was whipping and picking cotton by hand, before machinery was introduced."

Also one brown pitcher, glazed ware, "which was made on my Uncle John Francis farm."
She gave to her nephew James M. Babson's daughter, Estella [residing in Pennsylvania] one dozen silver teaspoons marked "E [Eleanor] Babson" and two large silver spoons marked "Thankful Babson."
She mentioned the old hall clock and one silver bulls eye watch that had been in her family over 150 years,
also a decanter marked "J.F." [John Francis],
a shell-lined snuff box,
a sea captain's medicine chest,
one silver tankard marked "I.B." [Isaac Babson];
a gold headed cane presented by Samuel P. Colt;
a camphor trunk;
"my baby's cap which I wore when an infant and one child's tea set, which was given to me when I was ten years old;"
$50 each for gravestones for "sister Betsey B. Trask and my brother Ornam Babson in Oak Grove Cemetery in Pawtucket, R.I. and to keep my father James Babson's lot there in perpetual care and to put a gravestone on my sister Harriet F. Thomas' grave at Oak Grove."1194

Jonathan Aborn Gardiner was born in Jul 1823. He died on 15 Mar 1897 at Providence, RI, at age 73. He was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI.

Jonathan Aborn Gardiner is head of household in the an unknown person of Providence, RI,. Enumerated with him was Thankful, Harriet Francis Babson, Eleanor Babson, and Mary Simpson Babson.1195

Children of Mary Simpson8 Babson and Jonathan Aborn Gardiner were:

104. James Vaughan8 Babson (64) (John7, James6, Isaac5, James4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born circa 1799 at Providence, RI; married Sarah Clark Monroe, daughter of William Monroe and Sarah Clark, 8 Jun 1823 at the First Baptist Church, Providence, RI, by noted Baptist preacher Rev. Stephen Gano;1196 died 27 Jan 1826 at Boston, MA;1197 buried at Old Granary Burying Ground, Boston, MA; There is a stone for him near his parents, brother, and infant granddaughter at the North Burial Ground, Providence, at the rear of the Henry Hopkins monument.

He lived with John Babson (34) and Isabella Vaughan at 68 Broad Street, Providence, RI, between 1823 and 1824.1198 He lived at Williams Court, Boston, MA, in 1825.1199 He was a book binder. He was a type founder in 1825.1200 He lived with Isabella Vaughan at 161 N. Main Street, Providence, RI, between 1826 and 1832; From 1826 until 1832 when their son George died, widow Isabella and her son lived at 161 North Main Street.

Sarah Clark Monroe was born on 16 Jan 1796.1201

Children of James Vaughan8 Babson (64) and Sarah Clark Monroe were as follows:

105. Clara8 Lane (Gideon7, Mary6Babson, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 13 Feb 1796 at Annisquam, MA;1202 married David Babson (84), son of David Wallis Babson (45) and Charlotte Wheeler, 2 Jan 1831 at Gloucester;1203 died 15 Apr 1873 at Gloucester at age 77.1204

David Babson (84) was born on 25 Oct 1801 at Gloucester. He died on 26 Dec 1869 at Rockport at age 68.1205 As a wealthy merchant, he owned many sea going vessels. Among them were the schooners Denmark and Flying Arrow and the brigs Vulture and China. He was co-owner with his brother, Gorham, of the Denmark.1206

David served as a selectman for Rockport from 1840 through 1851 and for several years as "Surveyor of the Port of Gloucester."1207 He received a legacy from the estate of David Wallis Babson (45).1208 He appears at Rockport in the 1860 Federal Census as a merchant with real estate and personal estate each valued at $15,000.1209

Children of Clara8 Lane and David Babson (84) all born at Gloucester were as follows:

106. Mary8 Babson (William7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 13 Jun 1804 at Gloucester;1210 married Solomon Haskell Davis, son of Capt. Elias Davis, 22 Feb 1830 at Gloucester.1211

She and Solomon Haskell Davis lived at Gloucester. A picture of their mansion "Solomon's Temple" on Middle Street, Gloucester, appears in A.M. Brooks' Gloucester Recollected.1212

1848 Mary Babson was a beneficiary of the will of her father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1213 She and Solomon Haskell Davis lived at Sacramento, CA, in 1864.

Children of Mary8 Babson and Solomon Haskell Davis were as follows:

107. Esther Griffin8 Babson (William7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 1 Feb 1806; married Capt. Elias E. Davison 15 Apr 1829 at Gloucester;1214 died before 1864.

She and Capt. Elias E. Davison lived at Charlestown, MA, in 1840.

1848 Esther Griffin Babson was a beneficiary of the will of her father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1215

Children of Esther Griffin8 Babson and Capt. Elias E. Davison were as follows:

108. Hon. John James8 Babson (65) (William7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 15 Jun 1809 at Gloucester;1216 married Mary Coffin Rogers, daughter of Timothy Rogers and Clarissa Coffin, 17 Jun 1832 at Gloucester;1217 married Lydia Ann Mason, daughter of Alphonso Mason and Lucy Stratton, 14 Jun 1851 at Gloucester;1218 died 13 Apr 1886 at Gloucester at age 76 of apoplexy;1219 John wrote his will 8 January 1878 and his estate was probated 27 Apr 1886. His son, William received a painting representing the home of some of his ancestors at Annisquam. Robert Edward received an illustrated copy of Goethe's Faust. John James, Jr. received the opera glass that had been purchased at Cologne. His wife, Lydia, "such books as she may select from my library." The rest and residue was to be held in trust for the benefit of his wife. His sons William and Robert Edward were named executors. A grandson, Robert T. Babson, administered de bonis non 8 July 1922 and Helen P. Babson and Mary C. Babson were sureties.1220

At the age of, his started to work in his father's store and proved to be an enterprising merchant, engaging in both domestic and foreign trade, a business in which he remained until his death. He was part owner of Brig Cadet by 2 Jan 1836.1221 He served as Trustee of Sawyer Free Library at Gloucester.1222 He was Cashier of the Gloucester Bank. He served as a member of school committee for 40 years, 25 of which were as chairman at Gloucester.1223

1848 Hon. John James Babson (65) was a beneficiary of the will of his father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1224 He was a member of Massachusetts Historical Society.1225

Hon. John James Babson (65) served as a member of the House of Representatives in 1858, 1860, 1875-77 at MA.

In 1860 he published his most important work, History of the Town of Gloucester, Cape Ann, including the Town of Rockport. It was ranked among the earliest of the better class of town histories, and remains to this day a classic reference for researchers interested in the area. In 1876 he published his Notes and Additions and at the time of his death had almost completed a new and revised edition of the History. He served as member of the Senate between 1861 and 1862 at MA.1226 He served as Bank Commissioner of Massachusetts between 1864 and 1865.1227 A historian from an early age, John was appointed a member of the Lyceum, an institution designed to promote the diffusion of useful knowledge by means of lectures and debates. At the age of 23 he lectured on "Early Maritime Discoveries". By 1870 he was a member of the Board of Directors and he later served as President. The Lyceum became the nucleus of the Gloucester Public Library. In 1871 John went abroad, doing the "grand tour", visiting England, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and France. He also devoted time in Gloucester and Bristol, England, hoping to find traces of the early settlers of Massachusetts. He was only to find the family name entirely unknown there. He appeared on the census of 1880 at 144 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester; At the time of the 1880 Federal census, John and Annie were living with John's father.1228

John's obituary appeared in the Boston Transcript on 15 Apr 1886.1229

Mary Coffin Rogers was born on 10 Jul 1812 at Gloucester.1230 She died on 13 Dec 1842 at Gloucester at age 30.1231

Children of Hon. John James8 Babson (65) and Mary Coffin Rogers all born at Gloucester were as follows:

Lydia Ann Mason was born on 9 Feb 1822 at Cambridgeport, MA. She died on 11 Jan 1907 at 46 Pleasant St., Gloucester, at age 84.1238

Lydia Ann Mason received a legacy from the estate of Hon. John James Babson (65) on 27 Apr 1886. His son, William received a painting representing the home of some of his ancestors at Annisquam. Robert Edward received an illustrated copy of Goethe's Faust. John James, Jr. received the opera glass that had been purchased at Cologne. His wife, Lydia, "such books as she may select from my library." The rest and residue was to be held in trust for the benefit of his wife. His sons William and Robert Edward were named executors. A grandson, Robert T. Babson, administered de bonis non 8 July 1922 and Helen P. Babson and Mary C. Babson were sureties.1239

Children of Hon. John James8 Babson (65) and Lydia Ann Mason were:

109. Edward8 Babson (66) (William7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 18 Feb 1811 at Gloucester;1240 married Amanda Stanwood, daughter of Capt. Richard Goss Stanwood and Hannah Harraden, 12 Nov 1833 at Gloucester;1241 married Julia Friend, daughter of George Friend and Mary Ingersoll Sayward, 8 Jun 1859 at Gloucester;1242 died 27 Nov 1879 at Gloucester at age 68;1243

15 Dec 1879 his legal heirs were listed as his daughters Hannah S. Babson, Mrs. Amanda Davis, and Isabel, wife of Gustavus Lane, all of Gloucester; his sons Edward, Jr. of Chelsea and Frank H. of California; and the minor children of Edward, Fannie G. Babson of Gloucester and George F. Babson of Chelsea.1244

He was part owner of Brig Cadet by 2 Jan 1836.1245

1848 Edward Babson (66) was a beneficiary of the will of his father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1246

A wealthy merchant and ship owner, Edward's ships included the Amazon, Ganges, Cuba, Flying Arrow, Scotland, Reunion, Varuna, and the Fanny Gilmore, which was built at Essex in 1865 and named for his daughter.1247

Amanda Stanwood was born on 7 Jul 1811 at Gloucester.1248 She died on 6 May 1857 at Gloucester at age 45.1249

Children of Edward8 Babson (66) and Amanda Stanwood all born at Gloucester were as follows:

Julia Friend was born on 27 Jan 1834 at Gloucester.1259 She died on 8 Mar 1864 at Gloucester at age 30.1260

Children of Edward8 Babson (66) and Julia Friend both born at Gloucester were as follows:

110. William8 Babson Jr (67) (William7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 28 Nov 1817 at Gloucester;1270 married Mary Hughes Babson, daughter of John Babson (36) and Abigail Hughes, 23 Jun 1851 at Gloucester;1271 died 21 Nov 1885 at Gloucester at age 67.1272

1848 William Babson Jr (67) was a beneficiary of the will of his father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1273

William was a prosperous trader and merchant who resided in both Gloucester and Boston. He was a State Representative from Gloucester in 1850. When his daughter Elinor was born his occupation was given as "druggist". The Boston City Directory for 1852-1856 listed his firm as Porter & Loring and his residence as 695 Washington Street. In the 1858-1862 City Directory he and his brother Edward are listed as merchants with their place of business being at Lewis Wharf, Boston. William continued in business there until 1875. William Babson Jr (67) is head of household in the 1880 census of at 263 Shawmut Street, Boston, with Mary Hughes Babson. In his household were his daughter and son-in-law Francis Elwell, and his grandson William Davison Elwell.1274

William Babson Jr (67) was mentioned in the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.

William Babson Jr (67) left a will William named his four daughters in his will and appointed his wife as executrix.1275

Mary Hughes Babson was born on 9 Feb 1826 at Wiscasset, ME. She died on 14 Apr 1896 at Boston, MA, at age 70.1276 See Family 67.

Mary Hughes Babson witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1277,1278 She received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1279,1280

Mary Hughes Babson petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate.

Mary Hughes Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.

Mary Hughes Babson served as executrix for the will of her husband William Babson Jr (67).1281

Mary Hughes left a will dated on 27 Oct 1886. Mary named her four daughters and appointed Thomas M Babson as administrator. Robert E. Babson of Arlington stated, on 15 March 1912, that Thomas was deceased and petitioned to administer de bonis non. His accounting was signed 27 January 1913 by her four daughters, Esther G. Babson, Kate B. Elwell, Eleamor B. Hills, and Abbie H. Lovejoy.1282

Children of William8 Babson Jr (67) and Mary Hughes Babson all born at Boston, MA, were as follows:

111. William Rogers8 Babson (68) (John7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 1 Aug 1807 at Wiscasset, ME; married Charlotte Beals Gorham, daughter of William Gorham and Charlotte Beals, 23 Dec 1830 at Portland, ME, by Bennett;1288 died 29 Oct 1883 at Brooklyn, NY, at age 76. Notice of his death was published in the Greenport, Long Island paper, The Republican Watchman, stating he had resided at Brooklyn and died at the age of 76.

William Rogers Babson (68) witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1289,1290 He received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1291,1292 He lived and worked in Boston from 1845 to 1869 in the clothing business. He started out working for William Deacon and E.E. Titcomb which became Deacon and Lemoyne and then just Deacon Company. In 1853 the name changed again, this time to Babson & Deacon. On 4 March 1856 William R. Babson sold a parcel of land located in Boston to a William E. Babson, bookkeeper, for $1500. This was more than likely his son, William E. Babson. Then, just under 12 months later William R. bought the same parcel of land back from William E. for the same sum of money leading one to believe that it was an interest free loan from son to father for one year, but collateralized by the land. About 18 months later, on 18 September 1858, William R. was in a state of insolvency and his wife Charlotte was able to purchase from the merchant assignees for one dollar the same parcel of land, though by now it was subject to two mortgages totalling just under $4,300.1293 In 1859 he apparently went into business for himself, as the Boston City Directory for 1859 lists "Wm R. Babson, Clothing," located at 82 Washington Street. From 1862-4 his business was located at 100 Washington and then from 1865-9 it was at 142 Washington Street and his residence was at 65 Shawmut Avenue. One can only speculate that the business did not thrive, as William had left Boston for Brooklyn, New York by 1870. William was working as an inspector for Baltic Stores and the family was living at 98 Pacific. He lived at 168 Clinton, Brooklyn, NY, in 1875. William Rogers Babson (68) is head of household in the an unknown person of at 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY,. Enumerated with him was Charlotte Beals Gorham, Charlotte Augusta Babson, Emily Babson, Isaac Standish Holbrook, Lora Holbrook, Augustus Thatcher Holbrook, and Isaac Standish Holbrook.1294 He and Charlotte Beals Gorham lived at 41 St. John's Place, Brooklyn, NY, in 1882 according to the Brooklyn City Directory.

Charlotte Beals Gorham was born on 19 Jun 1810 at Portland, ME.1295 The an unknown person listed Charlotte Beals Gorham in addition to Charlotte Augusta Babson, Emily Babson, Isaac Standish Holbrook, Lora Holbrook, Augustus Thatcher Holbrook, and Isaac Standish Holbrook in the household of William Rogers Babson (68), in 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY.1296

Children of William Rogers8 Babson (68) and Charlotte Beals Gorham were as follows:

112. Harriet8 Babson (John7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 8 May 1813 at Wiscasset, ME; married David Young Jr. circa 1833; died 6 Mar 1880 at age 66; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME, with David Young Jr. and Edward A. Young and John Babson Young.

An unknown person is head of household in the Harriet of.1299

Harriet Babson witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1300,1301 She received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1302,1303

Harriet Babson petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate. She and David Young Jr. lived at Boston, MA, in 1844. An unknown person is head of household in the Harriet of at Wiscasset, ME,. Enumerated with her was Abigail Hughes and John Babson Young.1304 She lived at Wiscasset, ME, in 1860.

David Young Jr. was born circa 1808. He died on 13 Feb 1851 at Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME.

Children of Harriet8 Babson and David Young Jr. were as follows:

113. John8 Babson (69) (John7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 30 Apr 1816 at Wiscasset, ME; he and Sarah Stuart McCrate, daughter of Capt. Thomas McCrate and Sarah Stuart, were married 25 Nov 1841 by the Rev. William L. Mathu at Wiscasset, ME;1306 died 25 Sep 1887 at Boston, MA, at age 71;1307

The Babsons, McCrates and Stuarts are all buried in the Ancient Cemetery, Wiscasset, ME.

John Babson (69) witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1308,1309 He received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1310,1311

John Babson (69) petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate.

John was, for three years, a member of the Governor's Council in Maine, and in 1852 was appointed by President Pierce to the office of Collector of the Port of Wiscasset. During the administration of President Buchanan, he served as Vice Counsel to Canada and as a Special Treasury Agent. In 1861 he went to Boston and engaged in the clothing business as a merchant tailor with his brother William at the corner of Washington and School Streets.

In 1872, on the passage of the United States Shipping Act, John was appointed United States Shipping Commissioner, with an office on Commercial Wharf, Boston. He held this post until his death. He was also Treasurer and General Manager of the Salamander Felting Company.

After his wife's death, John boarded at Maverick House in Boston for two years, then variously at 69 Webster Street, 32 Parmenter Street, 44 Bowdoin Street and 5 Derne Street for the yers 1872-1887.1312

Sarah Stuart McCrate was born on 15 Nov 1818 at Wiscasset, ME.

Sarah Stuart McCrate Babson died on 6 Aug 1872 at Boston at age 53.

Her father Capt. Thomas McCrate was born on 21 Dec 1772 at County Waterford, Ireland. Between 1829 and 1834 Thomas was the Collector of the Port at Wiscasset, ME. Capt. Thomas McCrate died on 30 Jun 1835 at Wiscasset, ME.1313 Her mother, Sarah Stuart McCrate was born on 8 Mar 1779 at England. Her mother Sarah Stuart McCrate died on 20 Nov 1855 at Wiscasset, ME.1314 The home of their grandfather, John Stuart, Esq., built by him in 1790 was still standing in 1976 at Wiscasset, ME, In 1951 it was owned by a John L. Blagdon.1315

Children of John8 Babson (69) and Sarah Stuart McCrate were as follows:

114. Catherine8 Babson (John7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 1 Nov 1820 at Wiscasset, ME; married William Barker Grant Jr 21 Oct 1841 at Wiscasset, ME;1318 died 1897.

Catherine Babson witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1319,1320 She received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1321,1322

Catherine Babson petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate.

Catherine Babson received a legacy from the estate of Abigail Hughes on 6 Apr 1844. Catherine and her husband William B. Grant, in her right as an heir of Abigail Babson and as grantee of George and William R. Babson, Edwin A. Norton and his wife Abigail in her right, David Young, Jr. and his wife Harriet in her right, John D. McCrate as a grantee of George Babson and of Mary Babson, a minor, petitioned the court for the division of the real estate that John Babson late of Wiscasset had died seized and that the inventory thereof gave each a 1/7th interest. John, Jr. was appointed administrator of Abigail's estate on 2 June 1863.1323

William Barker Grant Jr.

William Barker Grant Jr received a legacy from the estate of Abigail Hughes on 6 Apr 1844. Catherine and her husband William B. Grant, in her right as an heir of Abigail Babson and as grantee of George and William R. Babson, Edwin A. Norton and his wife Abigail in her right, David Young, Jr. and his wife Harriet in her right, John D. McCrate as a grantee of George Babson and of Mary Babson, a minor, petitioned the court for the division of the real estate that John Babson late of Wiscasset had died seized and that the inventory thereof gave each a 1/7th interest. John, Jr. was appointed administrator of Abigail's estate on 2 June 1863.1324

Children of Catherine8 Babson and William Barker Grant Jr all born at Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME, were as follows:

115. Mary Hughes8 Babson (John7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 9 Feb 1826 at Wiscasset, ME; married William Babson Jr (67), son of William Babson (35) and Mary "Polly" Griffin, 23 Jun 1851 at Gloucester;1332 died 14 Apr 1896 at Boston, MA, at age 70.1333

See Family 67.

Mary Hughes Babson witnessed the probate of the estate of John Babson (36) in 1825; John died intestate and Warren Rice, Esq. was appointed administrator.1334,1335 She received a legacy from the estate of John Babson (36); The inventory of his estate, presented 7 July 1825, included his real estate, one half of the schooner Palestine, and all the stock in his store. At the division his widow, Abigail, received $2,506.56; his sons William R., John and George and his daughters Abigail, Harriet, Catherine and Mary each received $716.16 2/21.1336,1337

Mary Hughes Babson petitioned to sell land at Stage Cove Squam Parish, Gloucester, to acquire their shares in their father's estate. William Babson Jr (67) is head of household in the 1880 census of at 263 Shawmut Street, Boston, with Mary Hughes Babson. In his household were his daughter and son-in-law Francis Elwell, and his grandson William Davison Elwell.1338

Mary Hughes Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.

Mary Hughes Babson served as executrix for the will of her husband William Babson Jr (67).1339

Mary Hughes left a will dated on 27 Oct 1886. Mary named her four daughters and appointed Thomas M Babson as administrator. Robert E. Babson of Arlington stated, on 15 March 1912, that Thomas was deceased and petitioned to administer de bonis non. His accounting was signed 27 January 1913 by her four daughters, Esther G. Babson, Kate B. Elwell, Eleamor B. Hills, and Abbie H. Lovejoy.1340

William Babson Jr (67) was born on 28 Nov 1817 at Gloucester.1341 He died on 21 Nov 1885 at Gloucester at age 67.1342

1848 William Babson Jr (67) was a beneficiary of the will of his father William. William's heirs were his widow Sarah, who received $13,590, and his surviving children, who each received $4,530.1343

William was a prosperous trader and merchant who resided in both Gloucester and Boston. He was a State Representative from Gloucester in 1850. When his daughter Elinor was born his occupation was given as "druggist". The Boston City Directory for 1852-1856 listed his firm as Porter & Loring and his residence as 695 Washington Street. In the 1858-1862 City Directory he and his brother Edward are listed as merchants with their place of business being at Lewis Wharf, Boston. William continued in business there until 1875.

William Babson Jr (67) was mentioned in the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.

William Babson Jr (67) left a will William named his four daughters in his will and appointed his wife as executrix.1344

Children of Mary Hughes8 Babson and William Babson Jr (67) all born at Boston, MA, were as follows:

116. Nathaniel8 Babson (70) (Nathaniel7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 9 Aug 1810 at Gloucester;1345 married Emeline Davis Rogers, daughter of Shubael Gorham Rogers and Mary Davis, 16 Jan 1838 at Gloucester;1346 died 30 Mar 1863 at Gloucester at age 52.1347

Nathaniel Babson (70) served as administrator of the estate of his father Capt. Nathaniel Babson (37); Capt. Nathaniel died intestate and his children Eliza, John and Ann requested that their brother Nathaniel administer the estate on 10 May 1836. The inventory of his estate mentioned ten acres of woodland, three shares in the Evangelical Meeting House and one-half share in the Methodist Meeting House.1348

Nathaniel was a merchant at Gloucester and served as a selectman from 1847 to 1850, and again in 1860. He was especially interested in the abolition movement and made it possible for lecturers on the subject to speak in town.

Nathaniel Babson (70) owned two schooners between 1855 and 1856, the Schooner Diana, built at Essex in 1850, and the Schooner Flying Cloud, built at Gloucester in 1851.1349

The 1860 census for Gloucester listed Nathaniel as a painter, and his wife, Emeline as a dressmaker.1350 His two surviving daughters were both well-educated and were leaders in both civic and church activities in town.

Nathaniel Babson (70) received a legacy from the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862.1351

On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1352

Emeline Davis Rogers was born on 27 Sep 1816 at Gloucester.1353 She died on 19 Sep 1844 at Gloucester at age 27 of dropsy.1354

Children of Nathaniel8 Babson (70) and Emeline Davis Rogers all born at Gloucester were as follows:

117. John Low8 Babson (71) (Nathaniel7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 31 Mar 1812 at Gloucester;1360 married Mary Day Hodgkins, daughter of James Hodgkins and Isabel Day, 14 Mar 1836 at Gloucester;1361 died 9 Jan 1898 at Gloucester at age 85 a widower;1362 his estate went through probate 10 Feb 1910 Elmer W. Babson of Gloucester stated that Edward Babson, his uncle, was deceased and petitioned to be administrator de bonis non of his grand father's estateThe heirs were Mary L. Jackman, Louise Bates, Emma B. Curtiss, Edna B. Griffin, Hattie C. Reed, Albert D. Babson, and Florence W. Babson, guardian for Alice E. Babson;1363 his estate went through probate Elmer W. Babson of Gloucester stated that Edward Babson, his uncle, was deceased and petitioned to be administrator de bonis non of his grand father's estate. The heirs were Mary L. Jackman, Louise Bates, Emma B. Curtiss, Edna B. Griffin, Hattie C. Reed, Albert D. Babson, and Florence W. Babson, guardian for Alice E. Babson.

John Low Babson (71) requested administration on the estate of Capt. Nathaniel Babson (37) on 10 May 1836.1364 He was He was well-known as the "Riverdale Grocer" and operated a grocery and variety store for 65 years, during which time he made many friends because of his sociable nature. He started in business for himself at the age of 21 in a building which formerly stood on the left side of Washington Street, not far from the large gambrel-roofed house he had received from his Aunt Lucy Low. Thomas E. Babson, in his book Riverdale Story wrote:

During his career he sold between 22,000 and 23,000 barrels of clams and he made all the barrels himself in a part of his store used as a cooperage. He had customers along the coast from Chatham to Cape Cod to Portland, Maine. He extended credit on every barrel of clams he ever sold and his only loss was one barrel.

John Low Babson (71) served as administrator of the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862; Eliza's intestate estate was administered by her son John. The named heirs were her children Nathaniel, John, Charles, Gustavus, Ann R. Davis and Eliza G. Ring. The inventory came to $3,699 in real estate and $6,967 in personal property.1365

On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1366

John was the most light-hearted and fun-loving of he six children in his family. He and his wife Mary, who was described as a pleasant, hospitable woman, and a fine cook, celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary with a large family gathering at their farm on 14 Mar 1892. An ardent Republican, he served as clerk of the Riverdale School Board and as an assessor.

Mary Day Hodgkins was born on 19 May 1815 at Gloucester.1367,1368 She was baptized on 31 Jul 1816 at Gloucester.1369 She died on 1 Aug 1893 at Gloucester at age 78.1370,1371

Children of John Low8 Babson (71) and Mary Day Hodgkins all born at Gloucester were as follows:

118. Ann Rogers8 Babson (Nathaniel7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 27 Jun 1814 at Gloucester; married Stephen Low Davis, son of Stephen Davis and Elizabeth Cockerin, 11 May 1835 at Gloucester;1374 died 18 Nov 1881 at age 67.1375

Ann Rogers Babson requested administration on the estate of Capt. Nathaniel Babson (37) on 10 May 1836.1376

Ann Rogers Babson received a legacy from the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862.1377

On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1378

Stephen Low Davis was born on 9 May 1811 at Gloucester.1379 He died on 27 Mar 1878 at Gloucester at age 66.1380

On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1381

Children of Ann Rogers8 Babson and Stephen Low Davis both born at Gloucester were as follows:

119. Capt. Charles8 Babson (72) (Nathaniel7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 13 May 1817 at Gloucester;1383 married Caroline Shaw, daughter of Moses Hale Shaw and Elizabeth Hood, 25 Nov 1842 at Gloucester;1384 died 2 Aug 1892 at Gloucester at age 75;1385 Their sons Charles, Waldo, and Frank, who never married, are all buried with Capt. Charles and Caroline in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester.

Capt. Charles Babson (72) received a legacy from the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862.1386

On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1387

On 13 Mar 1903 the four living sons, Charles, Jr., Albert P., Waldo and Moses S., all of Gloucester, quitclaimed land in Boston, lot # 16 on Fuller & Whitney's Plan, with the buildings thereon, to Ephraim Lissner for $1.00 on 13 March 1903. The wives of Albert and Mary, the only two then married, relinquished their dower rights.1388

The family resided at 12 Middle Street, Gloucester.

Caroline Shaw was born on 15 Sep 1819 at Gloucester.1389,1390 She died on 26 Jun 1904 at Gloucester at age 84.1391,1392

Her heirs were her sons Chalres, Albert, Waldo and Moses.1393

Moses and his brothers, Charles, Albert and Waldo, joined with their mother in selling for $1.00 lot #16 on Northampton Street, Boston to Ephraim Lissner of 13 March 1903.

Ephraim Lissner turned around and resold it on the same day to Eliza V. Holbrook for $1,000.

1394

Children of Capt. Charles8 Babson (72) and Caroline Shaw all born at Gloucester were as follows:

120. Gustavus8 Babson (73) (Nathaniel7, William6, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 25 Feb 1820 at Gloucester;1412 married Susanna Stanwood Low, daughter of David Low and Lucy Bennett, 19 Jun 1845 at Gloucester;1413 died 25 Oct 1897 at Gloucester at age 77.1414

Gustavus Babson (73) received a legacy from the estate of Eliza Gorham Low in 1862.1415

On 10 February 1863 Gustavus Babson purchased from his siblings, Nathaniel, John Low, Stephen L. Davis and Ann R. Davis his wife in her right, Charles, Edward P. Ring and his wife Eliza G. Ring in her right, heirs of Eliza Gorham Babson [their mother] five undivided sixth parts of a "dwelling house with about three acres of Land adjoining...situated near the Meeting house Green, so called..." "Also five undivided sixths of the Easterly Division of the Wood's Pasture, so called...containing ten Cow Rights and by measurement fifty seven acres..." "Also five undivided sixths of a certain piece of Marsh and upland lying in Gloucester..." "Also five undivided sixths of an undivided half of a certain piece of Salt Marsh..." "Also five sixths of an undivided half of Bull Island, so called situated on the southerly side of...[Israel] Rust's Island..." "Also five undivided sixths of the orchard, so called, lying northerly of the dwelling house and adjoining the premises first above mentioned..." Thus Gustavus came into full possession of these parcels of land.1416

Gustavus was only sixteen years of age when his father died and the only son still at home to look after his mother and tend the farm. His obituary contained the following:

Mr. Babson was a sturdy type of the old style New England farmer. During his long life he carried on the large farm connected with his residence, and his cheery though somewhat bluff manner carried with it a conviction of his honesty and integrity.

Typical of his belief that local politics should be divorced from party, during the early years of city government he was approached by the ward committee with the request that he allow the use of his name as a candidate for alderman, which was equivalent to an election but declined the honor from party standpoint, although signifying his willingness to accept the nomination as an independent candidate..

There is today a substantial drinking fountain for pedestrians and horses located at the junction of Washington and Poplar Streets, opposite the Riverdale Green. This was a generous gift to the town by Gustavus.1417

Susanna Stanwood Low was born on 31 Aug 1820 at Gloucester.1418,1419 She died on 10 May 1880 at Gloucester at age 59.1420,1421

Her husband was the administrator of her estate.1422

Children of Gustavus8 Babson (73) and Susanna Stanwood Low all born at Gloucester were as follows: