Genealogy of Patty Rose
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| Notes for Hon. Daniel PIERCE | ||||||||||
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hon. Daniel, merchant, b. 2 May 1709, m. 29 Oct. 1742 Anne Rindge (John) who d. 19 Oct. 1748, ag. 25; he 4 Dec 1773. [ref 22] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Daniel, b. 1709; graduated at Harvard College 1728; m. Ann, dau. of John Rindge, and d. Dec. 5, 1773; he had four children, including Joseph and John. [ref 75:723] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Daniel Pierce, was born May 1709, received a liberal education, and had a degree at Harvard College in 1728. Married Anna, daughter of John Rindge, about the year 1743. In the earlier stage of his life he did some business in trade, as appears by his papers, but for this manner of life he had no relish. He was a principal acting magistrate in Portsmouth many years, was appointed recorder of deeds for the province instead of his father, which office he held as long as he lived, and was a member of the king's council for New Hampshire several years. He was a man of very great natural parts as well as acquired abilities, but had no turn for any kind of business that required constant application. He was well versed in history, a great theologist, had considerable knowledge of law, and once studied it with a design to appear at the bar, but he thought the practice of law was inconsistent with the character of an honest man, which was the reason he discontinued his studies. He was also a good geographer, had likewise a great mechanical inclination, and worked very ingeniously with his own hands. He was exceedingly fond of company, and was also very severe when he had imbibed prejudice against any person. One who knew him well, said: "I affirm he was the most honest man I ever knew before or since his death. And with all his good qualities he had something in his natural disposition that may be said to have been very obstinate, and was besides rather too arbitrary. He was a man of genius and a truly original character." He died Dec. 5, 1773, and left three children, viz.: Ann, John, and Joseph; he had another son named Joshua, who died very young. from Daniel's diary: 1744, June 3. There was a smart shock of an Earthquake; it lasted two minutes. June 4. War was proclaimed against France. 1745, Jan. 1. The Town Clock was set agoing this day. Feb. 25. The Rev. Mr. Whitfield came to town and preached for Mr. Shurtleff, and the next day for Mr. Fitch. Mch. 23. The forces raised in New-Hampshire to go on the expedition against Cape Breton, sailed from Piscataqua. The regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Moore. July 5. By an express from Boston we have the agreeable news of the surrender of Louisburg confirmed. It was on the 17th June. Mch. 30. The new bell put up at the Church, which was bought at Louisburg by the officers of the New-Hampshire regiment and presented. 1755, May 8. Eliphaz Dow hanged for murder. July 12. Portsmouth Work-house raised. July 14. Hay-Market raised. Mch. 18. At 4 o'clock this morning we were roused by an Earthquake. It came with a roar like thunder and shook terribly. It was immediately repeated, and both shocks held a considerable time, more than two minutes. Dec. 31. Baptized this year at the South Parish 47. Buried in whole town 85. 1765, Sept. 12. Effigies of a stamp master hung up all day at the hay engine, in the evening carried through the town by the mob and then burnt. 1766, Jan. 9. A grand mob compelled G. Meserve to surrender his commission. Mch. 14. Barrell's ship drove from the wharf and overset on Waterhouse's Island. Apr. 14. An Express, which came on purpose, arrived about noon, and brought the agreeable news of the Repeal of the Stamp Act. 1767, Oct. 8. Began paving the street leading from the Parade to Spring Hill. 1768, Sept. 28. Troops arrived in Boston to keep them in order. 1770, July 5. The Trustees of Dartmouth College met again at the Governor's, and concluded to place it at Hanover. Sept. 24. Mr. Whitfield preached yesterday in the afternoon, and this forenoon in Mr. Haven's meeting-house. Sept. 25. Mr. Whitfield preached this forenoon at Mr. Langdon's meeting-house to a full audience, from the 15th Luke and 2d verse. Oct 30. About noon Edmund Davis brought the shocking news that Mr. Whitfield died this morning at 6 o'clock at Newbury. Oct. 3. Geo. Meserve, Esq. and family went to Boston to-day in J. Hart's stage coach. 1772, July 14. Went to Long Lane to view a new road to Rye. [ref 67:80] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Daniel, Portsmouth; 1709-1773; married 1742, Ann Rindge, died 1748; children 1743-48: Ann, Joshua, John, Joseph [ref 92:82] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | ||||||||||
| Notes for Ann RINDGE | ||||||||||
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - daughter of John RINDGE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | ||||||||||
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