I have at least two
BARRETT lines in Mason and have not been able to make
connections to one of them,
Levi
BARRETT, so I
would appreciate any help in that area. Any corrections and
additions gratefully accepted. Please feel free to
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The following research on
Mason's Nathaniel Barrett and his wife, Sarah, is on going
and any input, with valid sources, would be appreciated.
NATHANIEL BARRETT / BARET/ BARIT*
FAMILY OF MASON, NH
* and other variations of this spelling
The FAMILY OF NATHANIEL
BARRETT Children
of Nathaniel and Abagail: Children of
Nathaniel and Mercy [from his Rev. War Pension
Papers 4]:
[2] "Celebration
by the town of Nelson, New Hampshire of the One Hundred and
Fifthieth Anniversary of its First Settlement 1767 - 1917 /
Sketch of the Early History of the Town to Which is Added
the Names and Records of the Pioneer Settlers of
Packersfield who had part in the War of the Revolution"
by Major-General Simon Goodell Griffin, 1917 [3] Morrison,
Geroge: History of Petersborough, NH, 1954 [4] Revolutionary
War Pension papers for Nathaniel BARRETT, Jr. pension
application papers W24627 [5] Federal Census
Records [6] "History of
the Town of Groton, including Pepperell and Shirley, from
the First Grant of Groton Plantation in 1655, with
Appendices, containing Family Registers, Town and State
Officers, population and other statistics" by Caleb
Butler, pub 1848 [7] Vital Records
of Townsend, Massachusetts Town Recods to 1850 with Marriage
Intentions to 1873 and Cemetery Inscriptions,
Transcribed by Henry C. Hallowell, NEHGS, 1992. [8] Journal kept by
Rev. Ebenezer HILL of Mason, NH; this little book was found
in the manuscript collection at the New England Historical
and Genealogical Society, Boston, July 1998. [9] Mason Town
Records [10] NH Vital
Records [11] Probate
Records [12] Proceedings
at the Bicentenial Celebration of the One Hundreth
Anniversary of Mason, NH, John B. Hill pub
1868 [13] Rev. War
Pension Papers for Joseph PROCTOR [14] Journal of Dr.
William Barber of Mason, NH. There are two journals found in
the Mason Historical Society room above the Town Clerk.
There are three indexes but only two journals found. Dr.
Barber kept the journals in the early 1800s. He kept a page
for each family over a number of years. [15] Vital Records
of Westford, Middlesex County, MA 1850 [16] need
conformation
Nathaniel
BARRETT
Nathaniel was the
son of William BARRETT [15]
William may have been born 21 Nov 1689 in Chelmsford, MA
[not confirmed]
and Sarah -?- [BUTTERFIELD?] [not
confirmed]
Nathaniel was born on 19 Oct 1717 in Westford, Middlesex
Co., MA [15]
note: many websites on the internet incorrectly list
his birthplace as Littleton, MA.
He died in 1775 in Mason age 57 [1, pg 177]
He lived in a number of towns, including Westfield &
Groton, both in MA.
Nathaniel BARRETT married Abagail
SEARLS in Westfield, Middlesex Co., MA on 8 Feb 1744.
[15]
Their marriage records states that Abagail was from
Concord, MA. [15]
Three of their sons were in the Revolutionary War:
Nathaniel Jr, Reuben and Isaac. To
read a fascinating account go
here.
In Mason Town Records:
i. Nathaniel
BARRETT, Jr.
born: 8 May 1742 in Westford, MA [15] died: 13 Sept
1826 [2, 4, 13]
married Mercy CUMMINGS 4 June 1772 Petersham,
Worcester Co., MA [4]
Mercy was born in Jan 1747 [4] died: 14 Jan 1840
Stoddard, Cheshire Co., NH [4, 13]
Nathaniel Jr was a Revolutionary War Soldier.
[4]
1. Hannah BARRETT b: 10 JUL 1773 died
before 1852
2. Nathaniel BARRETT b: JUL 1775 died
before 1852
3. Nabby BARRETT b: 23 AUG 1777 died
before 1852
4. John BARRETT b: 22 June 1780
5. Phineas BARRETT b: 7 Dec 1782 died
before 1852
6. child died young
7. child died young
The unique thing about Nathaniel Jr. is that after he died,
his widow filed papers to receive a pension. Then his son,
John, also filed papers after his mother died. Those papers
are really special as they give a window into the life of
the times and contains a wealth of genealogy. Nathaniel
Jr.'s sister also filed a statement and this is wonderful
reading. To read excerpts from these papers
click
here.
ii. Zaccheus
BARRETT b: abt 1748
probably in Mason. [5] d: 26 Feb 1827 Mason, NH
[1, pg 185]
married Sarah HODGEMAN in Mason on 29 July 1773
[1, pg 162]
Two known children:
Betsey BARRETT, died 14 Dec 1796 in Mason, NH
[1, pg 178]
Zaccheus BARRETT b: ca 1777 died: 7 May 1807 Mason,
NH age 30 [1, pg 180]
Seven other children have been mentioned on various websites
for this family, but confirmed sources are needed.
iii. Reuben
BARRETT b: 16 May
1750 Groton, MA [6, 4] He was a Revolutionary War
Soldier [2. 4]
There were many Reuben Barretts here and there, but which
one is which? anyone know more information?
I believe the Reuben Barrett who lived in Mason with his
wife, Sarah Fletcher, was the father of Capt. Jesse Barrett
and a distant cousin to Nathaniel.
So what do we know about Nathaniel's son, Reuben?
iv. Isaac
BARRETT b: 16 Aug
1752 Groton, MA [6] He was a Revolutionary War
Soldier [2. 4]
Where did Isaac live? Who did he marry? Any information you
may have would be appreciated.
v. Sybil
/ Sibbell / Sybell / Sibil
BARRETT
b: ca 1767 bapt: 1767
Townsend, MA [7] d: 14 Sept 1857 Mason, NH [1,
pg 193]
married
1st: John BALDWIN
on 11 Dec 1794 Mason, NH [1, pg 166]
married
2nd: Joseph
PROCTOR [4]
Sybil lived in Mason until her death. In 1840 she filed
statements on behalf of her nephew, John (son of Nathaniel
Jr) to receive a pension due to the fact that his father was
in the Revolutionary War. Read her fascinating statement
by
clicking here.
For more information about Sybil Barrett and her family
click
here.
vi. Lucy BARRETT b: ca 1769 [7, Bapt. record, pg
457] Bapt: 8 Oct 1769 Mason, NH [7. baptism by Rev.
Samuel Dix of Townsend, MA]
A Lucy BARRETT married Solomon BACON of Bedford, MA on 14
April 1794 in Mason, NH. This Lucy? [1]
SOURCES:
[1] History of the Town of Mason, NH from the
First Grant in 1749 to the Year 1858 , Hill, John B.
1858
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