Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2023 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Mary Smith for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Vital Records of Rockingham, Vermont From the Beginning of the Records to January 1, 1845 Compiled from the Town Records by THOMAS BELLOWS PECK pub. George E. Littlefield, Boston, 1908 [transcriber note: transcribed exactly as it appears with no attempt to correct spelling or punctuation.] [pg 11] Certificate dated Claremont March 8 1786 that Mr. Cornelius Dunfee is a member of the Church of England Signed RANNA COSSET Clerk Certificate dated Richmond June 19 1786 that the first Baptist Church of Richmond has received Daniel Edson into fellowship. Signed MATTUREAN BALLOU Pastor. VOL 1, PAGE 184 Certificate dated Stoddard June the 2 1788 that Eli Adams is a member of the Baptist Church of Stoddard Signed ISAAC KENNEY Eld VOL. I, PAGE 185 Certificate dated Nov. 30th 1787 that Mr. Abel Gibson of Rockingham has this day joined the Baptist church in Chester Signed ARON LEALAND Clerk or Pastor VOL. I, PAGE 193 Certificate dated April 15 1790 that Wm Thayer has joined the Episcopalian Chh of Christ and is Lawful member of the same. Signed AMOS CALE Clerk OLIVER LOVEL Warden VOL. I, PAGE 207 Certificate dated Marlow Aug 2 1786 that Thomas Gustin of Rockingham is a member of the Baptist Church in Marlow Signed ELEAZER BECKWITH Elder. Certificate dated August 29 1786 that Capt. Moses Wright of Rockingham has Joined the Church of England Signed OLIR. LOVELL Ch. Warden - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 12] Certificate dated Nov 20 1786 that Isaac Read of Rockingham Does attend upon and support the Worship of God in the Baptist order. Signed WILLIAM BOWLER Minister of the Gospel VOL 1, PAGE 217 May 13 1786 John Petty and Ruth his wife and Aaron his brother and Margert his sister with Ruth; Anna; Moses; John; Elisha; Levi; Aaron their children were warned out of town. VOL. I, PAGE 325 } may ye 27 1789 Frederick } on the Left ear a Reade's marke } happeny off the under for Stock Neat} side and a Slit on End of the Same VOL 1, PAGE 325 Certificate dated Jan 5 1790 that Thomas Wing Joseph Adams Eleazer Thair and Amazah Coburn James Hall has Joined the Baptist Society in Rockingham Signed JOHN PERKINS, pastor VOL. I, PAGE 326 Certificate dated June 12 1789 that John Roundy jr Elijah Goodale, Ebenezer Lock Lucy Whitcomb Gershom Lane James Preston Ruphas parkens Timothy Dorlen Rubart A Johnson attend on the Worship of God with the Baptist Church in Rockingham - Signed THOMAS GUSTEN Deacon VOL. I, PAGE 327 This may Certify that Jonathan Tarbel of Chester is a good member of the Baptist Society in Chester helpt build and owns a pew in the meeting house attends my ministry and contributes generously to my support. AARON LEALAND Elder Chester Octr ye 7 1791 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 13] VOL. I, PAGE 327 Chester May 30 1789 this may Certify whome it may Concern that the persons whose names are after written viz John Pulsipher Eleazer Kindale jur John Claton Elijah parks philip Safford Alven Safford Joel Powars Benj Ripley Wilber Gloson Ichabod Glosson Timothy Gloson Phineas Parks Joel Barret John Roundy Amos Larcom and Tabitha Glasur with a number more males and females are constituted as a Regular Baptist Church having bin assisted to the same by the baptist Church of Marlow. I also Declare them as a Baptist Church with whom I am in fellowship. ARON LEALAND Elder ELISHA SABIN Church Clerk THOMAS GUSTEN Deacon June ye 11th 1789 the above is a true Coppy of the Original - JEHIEL WEBB Regr VOL. I, PAGE 346 This may certify that Elisha Ayer is in Regular Standing in a baptist Society formed in Reading in a Legal meeting at house of Isaac Kendals in Reading he being of the same Re- ligious Sentiments with me the subscriber. Attest SIMN WETHEREL Moderator VOL. I, PAGE 355 Certificate dated Rockingham March 17 1794 that Chandler porter is of an Doth Belong to the Universalist Society in this town. Signed SOLOMON WRIGHT Moderator VOL. I, PAGE 361 Certificate dated April 26 1794 that Benjamin Johnson is of the Universalist Society of Rockingham. Signed WM FARWELL Elder - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 14] VOL. I, PAGE 362 Certificate dated Rockingham March 8 1791 that Joshua Jonson Belongs to the Baptist Society Signed JOHN PERKINS Elder VOL. I, PAGE 383 Certificate dated June 15 1793 that James Campbell is of the Universalist Society in Rockingham Signed WM FARWELL Elder VOL. I, PAGE 395 Certificate dated Rockingham March 9 1792 that David Ayers is of the Universalist Society VOL. I, PAGE 398 To whom it may concern Know ye that the following persons Do belong to the Universal Society of Rockingham and that they Do frequently attend meetings and also Do Contribute for the Support of that order Jonas haseltine Solomon Wright Richard haseltine William Hazeltine Thos Kidder phineas White Abel White David Campbell James Walker Moses Marsh Junr Elijah Reade Joseph Marsh John Marsh John Cooper Luke fletcher Samll Bicford Henry Davis Isaiah Edson William Thayer Nathan Wright Joseph Gilson Moses Wright jur Zebede Cooper Abijah White Given under my hand the Eleventh Day of October 1791 WM FARWELL JR Elder VOL. I, PAGE 399 Certificate dated Rockingham April 29 1793 that Joel Knight is of the Universalist Society in this town Signed SOLOMON WRIGHT Moderator VOL. I, PAGE 81 Isaac Stoel Jur was married to Saley Emerson of Walpole November 15th 1783 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 15] VOL. I, PAGE 83 At town meeting held Dec 30 1782 7ly voted that the Select men Repair to Walpole and Request the proprietors Book of Records of Rockingham of Generll Bellows 8ly Voted that William Simonds Keep the proprietors Book of Records. VOL. I, PAGE 85 June 23 1786 Abijah White and Polly his wife with polley, Dolley, Roxey and Sophira their children having come to live in sd town of Rockingham and not having gained a Legal Settlement therein were warned out of town by Jonathan Fuller Constable VOL. I, PAGE 89 March 10 1787 Anna Delup Robert Delup and Ruth his wife and Anna Robert Joseph Ruth Jonathan George Margaret Elijah Timothy their children were warned out of town VOL. I, PAGE 94 Jan 8 1787 David Wood and Mary Wood his wife and Joseph Wood, Benjamin Wood, Barzel Wood and Sylvester Wood their sons were warned out of town. VOL. I, PAGE 94 The Names and Age of our Children Jonth Holten and Hannah his Wife Simeon was born Apriel ye 7 1765 att Charlstown Bela was born February ye 7 1772 att Westmoreland Jonathan was born March ye 27 1774 att Westmoreland Adolphus was born Apriel ye 28 1777 att Westmoreland Bulkley was born Apriel ye 29 1779 att Rochingham - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 16] David was born July ye 2 1781 att Rockingham Asa was born November ye 17 1785 att Rockingham Recorded July ye 5 1788 Pr me JONTH HOLTEN Register VOL. I, PAGE 48 May 13 1786 Samuel Stoel and Anna his wife with Abigail Osley; John; Sovi (illegible) Eunice Nathan Harris their children were warned out of town VOL. I, PAGE 50 You Sware by the Ever Living God that you will to the Utt- most of your power Defend the American Liberties against british Tyranny and all oppression of the American State and that you will Stand Ready to assist her in Every thing that shall tend to the peace happiness and well being of your Contry according to the best of your Skill and Understanding - So help you God. VOL. II, PAGE 10 The names of the Children of Job Larcomb and Mary his wife Born in Rockingham Levi Larkum Born Septer ye 22d 1785 Lucy Larkum Born March ye 25 1788 Asenath Larkum Born March 19 1790 Joseph Larkum Born May ye 4th 1792 Dennis Roundy Born May 2d 1788 JEHIEL WEBB Regr VOL. II, PAGE 30 Eve Tozer son to Peter & Abigal Tozer born July 18th 1792 Attest JEHIEL WEBB Regr VOL. II, PAGE 72 Joel Powers and polley Galusha married August ye 24 1791 JEHIEL WEBB Reg [note: This name is spelled in church records, "Larcum" and "Larkin" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 16b] VOL. II, PAGE 91 This may certify whom it may concern that John Ripley is of and belongeth to the Universalist Society in Rockingham and contributeth to the same. SOLOMON WRIGHT Moderator VOL. II, PAGE 103 Marcy Knights daughter to Mr. Peter Tozer and Abigal his wife Born January ye 1st 1791 pr me JEHIEL WEBB Reg - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 17] VOL. II, PAGE 122 Rockingham September ye 14th 1792 These may Certify whom it may Concern that John Fiske is of and Belongeth to the Universalist Society in this town and contribute to the support of the Same. SOLOMON WRIGHT moderator VOL. II, PAGE 126 Marlow May ye 25 1792 this may Certify whom it may concern that Jedediah Smith of Rockingham is a member of the Baptist Church in Marlow in good standing. ELEAZER BECKWITH pastor VOL. II, PAGE 146 The children of Eli Adams and hipzibah his wife Joseph Adams born February 16th 1784 Anne Adams born March ye 31 1786 Salle Adams born September ye 18 1790 The births of the Children of Joseph and Jerusha Adams of Rockingham Luther, born March 22d 1769 at Killingly Joseph born April 7th 1772 " " Mary born August 22d 1774 " " Samson born Febry 25th 1779 " " Sarah born May 10th 1781 " " Abijah born April 3 1783 " " Rhoda born March 29th 1785 " " Anna born May 3d 1787 at Rockingham Levi born July 4th 1791 " " Samuel born August 31 1794 " " John by Sarah his wife August 6 1798 at Rockingham VOL. II, PAGE 161 The following are the births of the Children of Abel and Hannah White of Rockingham (viz) Eunice born April 7th 1784 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 18] Abel born January 21st 1786 Celenda born October 28th 1787 Marcy born April 16th 1789 Fanny born May 27th 1791 Dilly born March 1st 1793 Josiah born November 2d 1794 William Farwell born November 27th 1796 Hannah born March 17th 1798 Salmon Curtis born August 9th 1799 Willis Carter born December 3d 1801 The following are the births of the Children of Richard Boyington* Junr & Betsy his wife (viz) William born June 5th 1791 Betsy born March 15th 1793 Jonathan born March 2d 1795 Richard born October 2d 1797 Simeon born June 25th 1798 David born November 22d 1800 Sally born May 22d 1803 Lydia born August 20th 1805 and died March 2d 1805 (trans. note - dates are as written) The following are the births of the Children of Benjamin and Mary Williams of Rockingham (viz) Patty born September 13th 1779 Elizabeth born September 4th 1781 Mary born November 12th 1782 Frances born March 6th 1789 Henry Lovell born July 28th 1800 John Dorand born Septr 10th 1793 The following are the births of the Children of Thomas and Lydia Downs of Rockingham (viz) Calvin born November 7th 1800 Betsy born July 12 1803 Lydia born February 14th 1805 Danzel born May 20 1807 *Spelled in church records "Byington" and "Boynton" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 19] Rockingham June 7th 1803 I the subscriber do not agree in Religious Opinion with a Majority of the Inhabitants of said Rockingham Solomon Hapgood VOL. II, PAGE 161 I the subscriber do not agree in a Religious opinion with a majority of the Inhabitants of Rockingham. Thomas Downs Recorded by me, J. Burt Town Clerk Also similar certificate signed by Richard Boynton, Junr., John Boynton, Josiah Drury, Elijah Stanley, (June 14, 1803.) VOL. II, PAGE 161 The following are the births of the Children of Henry and Mary Davis of Rockingham Sarah, born December 9, 1782 Henry and Polly, born Jan. 22, 1784. Polly died December 22, 1784. Polly, born June 24, 1785 and Died March 23, 1787 Joseph, born December 16, 1786 David, born October 20, 1788 Jedediah, born April 27, 1790 Benjamin and Dolly Tuttle, born March 2, 1792 Betsy, born March 12, 1794 Mary Ann, born October 25, 1796 Recorded June 20, 1803 VOL. II, PAGE 161 The following are the births of the Children of John Graves, 3d, and Prudence his wife, of Walpole, County of Cheshire, New Hampshire (viz.) John, born September 29, 1786 Prudence, born April 29, 1790 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [pg 20] And the Children of George and Prudence Conn of Rockingham are as follows Lydia, born October 26, 1794 William Simonds, born December 1, 1797 Lynds, born October 22, 1800 Polly, born February 19, 1803 VOL. II, PAGE 208 To all whome it may concern This may certify that the bearer Samuel McAdams was in full communion in the Presby- terian Church in Windham and while he lived in this town join'd in our Church and Rec'd the ordinance of Baptism for one of his Children. ISAAC COCHRAN, Session Clerk Antrim, June 15, 1792 VOL. II, PAGE 233 Claremont, June 14, 1795 These may certify that Capt. james Bancroft of Rockingham has joined the Protestant Episcopal Church and has put himself under my care. DANIEL BARBER, Episcopal Minister VOL. II, PAGE 275 The following are the births of the Children of Benjamin Gowin and Mary his wife (viz.) Benjamin, born June 29, 1794 at Rockingham aforesaid Levi Sabin, born February 16, 1796 at Rockingham James, born February 24, 1798 " " Samuel Emery, born March 12, 1800 " " Lydia, born March 21, 1803 " " Curtis, born August 18, 1805 " " Esther, born November 28, 1807 " " Alphonzo, born August 26, 1809 " " ===============================================================================