- TG1-41 JOSEPH BLANCHARD
- father
- Born: 2 May 1713, [?Medford, Middlesex, MA] [25b]
- Died: [after 20 Dec 1792] [15a]
- Married: 13 Jan 1742, Boston, Suffolk, MA [130a]
- Abigail BREWER of Boston
- Born: bp 19 Nov 1721, Ipswich, Essex, MA [131]
- c1720 [26a]
- dau of John & Abigail Brewer [44]
- Died: 27 Nov 1780, Sutton, MA; ae c60y [26a]
- Children:
- 1. John, c1744, Littleton, MA [15a]
- 2. Samuel, 1 Apr 1749, Littleton, MA [2f]
- 3. Joseph, 24 Jul 1751, [?]Sutton, MA [26a]
- or in Littleton, MA
- 4. Abigail, 17 Jan 1754, Sutton, MA [26a]
- 5. Ann, 16 Sep 1756, Sutton, MA [26a]
- d 2 May 1776, Sutton; ae c20y
- 6. Thomas, c1760, Sutton, MA [15a]*
- 7. youngest dau, c1762; d 28 Jun 1776, ae c14y [26a]
- c1719+: Family moved to Littleton, Middlesex, MA.
- 1742: Res Littleton at time of marriage. [130a]
- 1751, 25 Sep: Joseph "Jr." & Abigail, of Littleton, & [parents]
Thomas & Sarah, of Sutton, sold to Benj. Read, of Lexington,
120 ac, Littleton [bnds- Wheeler, Tenney, Jewett, Woodbury]
[9b:49:350] [Note: "Jr" used because his uncle Joseph was
still in Littleton...]
- 1751, 26 Nov: Worc. Co. -- Joseph, of Sutton, husbandman, bought
from T. Holden 1/2 int. in c42 ac, Sutton. [Father Thomas
bought other 1/2 interest.] [15a:31:126]
- 1752, 10 Jun: Worc. Co. -- Joseph, husbandsman, bought from
[father] Thomas c34 ac, Sutton [15a:51:345]
- 1758, 9 May: Joseph bought from [brother] Benjamin & wife 6.5 ac
in Sutton. [15a:40:240]
- 1762, 3 Feb: Worc. Co. -- Joseph, husbandman, of Sutton, bought
from [father] Thomas 2 parcels incl. 1/2 int. in home farm. He
bought another 1/2 int. in same from [sister] Sarah. [15a:43:427-428]
- 1765, Mar: Joseph, husbandman, bought from [father] Thomas, both
of Sutton, 3 ac, Littleton [bnds incl. Cooper's Meadow]
In 1774 Joseph of Sutton sold [or mtgd] 2.5 ac, Littleton [in
meadow & swamp] to Nath. WHITCOMB, of L. [9b:61:615,77:201]
- 1769, 13 Mar: Joseph & Abigail sold to Jon. Woodbury 33 ac in
Sutton. [15a:70:373]
- 1784, 3 Sep: Agreement between Joseph & son John; transfer of
46 ac in Sutton. Conditions: John is to let his father Joseph
& his uncle Thomas live in & use part of dwelling; to provide
specified supplies & amenities; after death of both, John is to
pay sums to sister Abigail Marsh, to John Brewer Blanchard, son
of Samuel, to Joseph Blanchard Jr, son of Joseph, dec'd. Added
note: "whereas John is ... obliged to support his uncle Thomas
Blanchard, it is agreed ... what labor sd Thomas shall be able
& willing to perform shall be done for sd John Blanchard & not
for any other person." [15a:94:205-8,97:33]
[Deed seems to be in lieu of a Will. Note that specific mention is made only of those named after Joseph or wife.]
- 1784, 6 Sep: Joseph sold to Thomas Blanchard "Jr" 7.5 ac in
Sutton. Wit: John Blanchard, Tim. Sibley [15a:97:34]
[Thomas "Jr" = son of Joseph. "Jr" used because of the
presence of Joseph's brother Thomas in the area.]
- 1792, 20 Dec: Joseph sold [or released interest] in 48+ ac in
Sutton to Jon. Maynard. [Son John seems to have mortgaged &
forfeited this land to Maynard] [15a:117:123]
- -->No probate noted Worc. Co, MA
- TG1-42 SARAH BLANCHARD
- father
- Born: 30 Jan 1715, [?Medford, Middlesex, MA] [25b]
- Married: 20 Feb 1761, Sutton, Worc., MA [26a]
- [int] 31 Jan 1761, Upton, Worc., MA [15h]
- David WOOD of Upton, MA
- c1719+: Family in Littleton, Middlesex, MA
- c1751: Family in Sutton, Worcester, MA
- 1760, 29 Dec: Worc. Co. -- Sarah, spinster, of Sutton, bought
from [father] Thomas Blanchard a 1/2 interest in his homeplace
in Sutton, 1st parish. [15a:43:362]
- 1761-62: Sarah, spinster, sold her 1/2 int. in above land to
[brother] Joseph. Sale affirmed 2 Mar 1762 by Sarah Blanchard
[now Sarah Wood] [15a:43:427]
- [?]1790: MA, Worcester, New Braintree -- WOODS: David 2-1-3
[only listing in 1790 index]
- -->Check Upton & other VR for Wood or Woods rec.
- TG1-43 JOHN BLANCHARD
- father
- Born: 3 Dec 1718 [?Medford, Middlesex, MA [25a]
- 23 ___ 1718 [?Medford, MA] [25b]
- Died: 10 Oct 1745, Littleton, MA [25b]
- TG1-44 BENJAMIN BLANCHARD [part THEORY]
- father
- Born: 3 Jun 1726, Littleton, Middlesex, MA [25b]
- Died: [possibly] 17 Oct 1808, Royalston, Worc., MA; ae 83 [7]*
- Married: 23 Sep 1747, Littleton, MA [25b]
- [int., 14 Aug 1747, Westford, Mdsx., MA] [27a]
- [not] "1740", Littleton, MA [27a]
- Hannah KEYES of Westford*
- Born: c1725
- Died: [probably] 15 Jul 1802, Hinsdale, Chesh., NH
- in her 77th year [bur Hooker Cem.] [222d]
- Children: [not in chronological order; part THEORY]
- 1. Sarah, 1748/56, MA [27b;27c]
- 2. Daniel, c1756, MA [16a]
- 3. Moses, 1 Sep 1757, Ashby/Townsend, Mdsx, MA [248d]
- ? 4. Hannah, c1749 [?] [tentative addition; [see Appendix 1]
- 5. Benjamin, c1750/51, MA [248b]
- 6. Aaron, 23 Oct 1760, Ashby/Townsend, MA [248d;222d]
- 7. Susanna, 19 May 1763, Ashby/Townsend, MA [248d]
- 8. Mary, 22 Apr 1766, Ashby/Townsend, MA [248d]
- 9. Betsey, 23 Aug 1770, Ashby, MA [248a]
- ? 10. son, b bef 1756?; [who had children incl. Benj., 1776;
- Stephen, c1780; & others; [see Appendix 2]
- Time line:
- 1751: Parents moved from Littleton to Sutton, MA.
[Before Jun 1752: Benj. acquired 40 ac, Acton, MA]
- 1752, 22 Jun: Mdsx Co. - Benjamin, husbandman, & wife Hannah, of
Acton, sold to [brother] Thos. Jr., of Sutton, 40 ac, Acton
[bnds incl. road from Littleton to Concord] [9b:53:293]
[=? inheritance?; purchase not loc.]
- 1752, 8 Jul: Worc. Co. - Benjamin, husbandman, bought from
[parents] Thomas & Sarah 2 parcels, Sutton. [15a:32:199]
- 1757, 4 May: Worc. Co. - Benjamin, of Sutton, sold to Thomas
Blanchard c46 ac, 1st Parish, Sutton; "all that ... from my
... father Thomas excepting 4 ac." [15a:39:174]
[?]Sale was to brother?]
- 1757, Sep: son Moses born; rec. Townsend, MA [248d]
[may have been recorded there c1759/60 or later]
- 1758, 21 Apr: Benjamin & Hannah, of Sutton, sold 4 ac, Sutton, to
Ezekiel Cole; adj. to Thos. Blanchard, John Whipple, road.
Wit: G. Marsh, D. Brigham; aff. 26 May 1759 [15a:42:340]
- 1758, 9 May: Benj. & Hannah, of Sutton, sold 6.5 ac, Sutton, to
[brother] Joseph Blanchard. [15a:40:240]
- 1759, Sep: Westford, MA Town Book --Warned out of town were
Hannah Blanchard & Sarah, Daniel & Moses, her children...
[27b:pp375,380] [also quoted in [27c:p73]
Note: Older children Benj. Jr. & Hannah[?] may be with father
during move to Townsend...
- 1759, 1 Dec: Middlesex Co. - Benjamin, of Townsend, husbandman,
bought from Tim. Davis, of same, "43" ac., Townsend [bnds incl
Browns Meadow, ledge of rocks, Daniel KEYES..] [9b:78:118]
- 1760,1763,1766: 3 more children recorded in Townsend [248d]
- 1767: Ashby formed from Townsend & other Twps
- 1767, 15 Jul: Benjamin, of Ashby, "sold" [or mtgd] to Charles
Lawrence, of same, 1.5 ac of meadow in Ashby [bnds incl. Benj.
Blanchard, Jos. Davis, Tim Hodgman...] Trans. affirmed by Benj.
on 22 Jan 1779. [9b:80:82] [wife not incl.; a mortgage?]
- 1768-1776: Ashby Town records & tax rolls -- Benj. taxed for
real & personal prop; served as sealer of leather, on list of
pewmen at meetinghouse, served as constable [son Benj. Jr listed 1772,1773] [248b;248c]
- 1776, 10 May: Benjamin & Hannah, of Ashby, sold to Martha ESTABROOKS, of Concord, "73" ac in N part of Ashby [bnds incl.
Browns Meadow, rock ledge...] [9b:78:120] [see 1759 purchase
by Benjamin of "43" ac, Townsend...]
- 1776, Oct: Ashby - Benjamin resigned as constable. [248c:p115-16]
[1776 tax rolls: Benj. pd for "2 poles" + real & pers. [248b]
[other adult may = son Daniel]
- 1777, 1 Feb: Benj., of Ashby, Mdsx, MA, bought land in Montague, Franklin, MA from John Clap [?mtg or sale?] [50b:4:5]
- 1777, 16 Apr: Worc. Co., MA -- a Hannah Blanchard wit. purchase
in Athol by a Benj. Blanchard [15a:94:155]
Note: Athol loc. on route between Ashby & Montague; daughter
Susannah [Hannah?] too young to be a witness]
- [?]1780, 20 Jul: Townshend, Windham, VT - a Hannah Blanchard
wit. purchase of land by DANIEL Blanchard. [194c:2:59]
[could be Dan's wife, mother or sister "Susanna"]
- 1788, Jun & Oct: a Benjamin, of Hinsdale, Chesh., NH "sold" 2
parcels in Montague, MA [50b:1:446,4:7] [bought 1777]
- 1791: As result of a suit brought by Benj. Jr [residence not
given] vs Benj. Sr., of Hinsdale, NH the land in Montague, MA
was "sold" [?back to?] John Clapp. [50b:Execution Bk 1:452]
[Benj Jr probably = the res. of Athol-Royalston, MA]
- 1796, 1799: a Benj. of Hinsdale bought & sold land in Wendell,
Franklin, MA [town is adj to Montague. [50b:11:6,27:491]
[Wendell formed 1781 from Shutesbury & other; note a Benj. &
Hannah, of Shutesbury, sold land in 1780
- [?]1797, 1804: Windsor, VT - Purch. by Benj. of Windsor [1797] &
sale by Benj. of Hinsdale, NH [1804]
[Note: Hinsdale records indicate presence of Benj [b 1726]
& Benj., [b 1776] [see Appendix 2]
- 1802: Hannah, wife of Benjamin, bur in Hinsdale, NH [222d]
- 1808: a Benj. of the right age was buried in Royalston, MA
- *Re surname KEYES: Note a 1748 sale by Moses Keyes, of Westford,
cooper, to a Thomas Blanchard; 46 ac, Acton [9b:61:615]
[Thomas = either father or brother of Benj. above]
-No birth for a Hannah Keyes in Acton or Westford VR. Noted
in Westford: ch of Moses Keyes born or bapt. 1729-40; also
note Moses Blanchard's wife Azuba Blodgett of Westford was the
dau of Abigail (Keyes) Blodgett...
- * [7]: issue of 26 Aug 1908 - Royalston Cem. rec.
- Note: No probate for Benj. or Hannah in Worc. Co., MA
- TG1-45 THOMAS BLANCHARD
- father
- Born: 1728/30?, [?Littleton, Mdsx.], MA [15a]*
- or possibly c1709/12 [?]
- Died: after 3 Sep 1784 [15a]
- Married: 29 Nov 1753, Littleton, Mdsx, MA [25b]*
- Sarah FOSTER of Littleton
- Born: by 1738?
- Died: 19 Mar 1756, Acton, Mdsx, MA [9i]
- Child of Sarah:
- 1. Sarah, 19 Mar 1756, Acton, MA [9i]
- [Family moved from Littleton to Sutton in late 1751]
[Acton loc. next to Littleton]
- [?]1748: Thomas, of __?__, bought from Moses KEYES, of Westford,
cooper, 46 ac, Acton [bnds incl. hwy, J. Davis]
[9b:61:615] [recheck for Thos' place of residence]
Note: [index: "Thomas"; deed: Thomas "Senr" or "Junr" [?]
--sale of this 46 ac not noted by a Thos. to 1799...]
--Brother Benj. [1726- ] m Hannah Keyes of Westford
- 1752, 22 Jun: Mdsx Co. - Thomas Jr., "of Sutton", bought from
[brother] Benj. & wife Hannah, of same, 40 ac, Acton on road
from Littleton to Concord. [9b:53:293]
- 1753, Nov: Thomas was "of Acton, Mdsx, MA" at time of marr.
- 1774: Dau Sarah was "of Acton" when her marr. int. filed. [9i]
- 1780, 16 Dec: Thomas, "of Acton", sold Acton land bought 1752
from brother Benj. [9b:82:148] [signed "X"]
- 1784, 3 Sep: Worc. Co., MA -- Thomas is named as brother of
Joseph; living with him in Sutton. Nephew John is to let him
do whatever work on the farm he wants to do. [15a:94:205-8]
- *Identity based on 1752 & 1784 deeds; In 1752 this Thomas Jr. was
of Sutton where his father was also living; in 1784 he's ident.
as brother of Joseph. His birth not in Littleton records [may
have been one of the first children]
- *Re marriages: If the earlier birthyear suggestion is correct,
he could have had a 1st wife before Sarah.
- *Note: Wife Sarah died 1756 in childbirth. Another marriage by
Thomas not known; a wife would have been included in 1780 deed.
. >see a 1790 marriage in Palmer to Lucy Bellows
- *Re possible other children: Ch. of hypothetical M1 & M3 could
include some of those given as desc of brother Benj. [above]
- Re land, Middlesex Co.: numerous trans by various Thos & Thos Jr
to be checked.