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     Ruth Dolbier Ellsworth was born on 11 December 1831 at Salem, Franklin Co., Maine. She was the daughter of William Ellsworth and Mary Polly Dolbier. Ruth Dolbier Ellsworth married Morris Barnes Blanchard in 1853. Ruth Dolbier Ellsworth died on 14 September 1877 at Winona Co., Minnesota, at age 45. She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Utica, Winona Co., Minnesota.¹

     Samuel Ellsworth was born on 7 August 1751 at Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Anne Hoyt. Samuel Ellsworth married Judith Lister in 1774.³ Samuel Ellsworth died on 12 January 1835 at Wentworth, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, at age 83.² He was buried at Burial Details Unknown.²

Samuel Ellsworth, son of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Ann Hoyt, was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts on August 7, 1751, and was baptized there on August 11, 1751. Sometime prior to 1758, Samuel's parents moved the family to Brentwood, New Hampshire. (Rowley, Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988).

In 1774, Samuel was living in Newbury, Essex, MA where the town records indicate: "Samuel Ellsworth of Newbury informed of his intent of marriage with Judith Listy of Amesbury & I posted up their intention Aug. 30, 1774." Records from Amesbury, MA show that Samuel and Judith Leister were married in Amesbury on September 29, 1774, in the Second Congregational Church. (Massachusetts, Marriages, 1633-1850 database at Ancestry.com. Other records indicate their marriage as being on August 30, 1774, at Newbury, Essex, MA. That earlier date may be when the bans were posted in the town where Samuel was then living.)

The New Hampshire 1776 census of inhabitants reveals that Samuel, along with his brothers, Jeremiah and Aaron, signed as being in favor of the Revolutionary War. They pledged their oath which declared: "We, the Subscribers, do hereby solemnly engage and promise that we will, to the utmost of our Power, at the Risque of our Lives and Fortunes, with Arms, oppose the Hostile Proceedings of the British Fleets and Armies against the United American Colonies" Note: All three brothers signed their own names which reveals at least some degree of literacy. (New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers, Vol. 30, pp. 19-20)

One entry about Samuel in the Brentwood Town Records, which indicated that, "At a Legal annual Town meeting held at Brentwood meeting House on Monday the 19th day of March 1781, proceeded to act as follows …. '20-Voted Moses Magoon, Saml Edggerty, Samuel Ellsworth, & Saml Colcord Hawards [hay wards] for the year Ensuing.' [A ward in this instance probably means as a guard or custodian] (Brentwood Town Records, State of New Hampshire 1742-1841, Vol. 1, p. 350.)

Samuel Ellsworth and Judith Leister had the following children.
Jeremiah Ellsworth born in Brentwood, NH about 1775; married Sarah Whitcher; and died September 14, 1861, buried in Wentworth Village Cemetery, Wentworth, Grafton, NH.
Moses Ellsworth born in NH; m. Mary Sanborn; died in Boston, MA, about 1840-5.
Samuel Ellsworth, Jr. born in Exeter, NH, in 1778; married in Boscawen, NH, October 11, 1808, to Esther Flood; died in Wentworth, Grafton, NH, in 1859.
John Ellsworth born about 1782; married 1st to Lydia Smith; married 2nd to Mary Taylor at Canterbury, NH, February.20, 1825; died about December 22, 1838, in Wentworth, Grafton, NH.
Benjamin Ellsworth born about 1784; married 1st to Polly Cotton; married 2nd to Polly's twin sister Dolly Cotton; died Saranac, Ionia, Michigan in 1856.
Sally Ellsworth married Joseph Putney.
Deborah Ellsworth, born about 1787, married her cousin John Ellsworth, Jr.
Aaron Ellsworth, born January 26, 1789, in Wentworth, Grafton, NH; married Mary Ann Bryant; died December 6, 1868, in Wentworth, Grafton, NH.

The History of Wentworth, New Hampshire states that. "In 1789 Samuel Ellsworth removed here settling where Aaron Ellsworth his son recently resided. From him and his family have originated those in town at the present time bearing his name." [Peter Hoyt, History of Wentworth, New Hampshire, (Littleton, NH: Courier Printing Co., Inc., 1976, p. 49]. However, the Index of Grafton County Land and Property Records, Book 10, p. 279, show a deed Recorded June 2, 1787 whereby Samuel Ellsworth acquired land in Wentworth from Benjamin Cotton. This was probably the land on what became known as "Ellsworth Hill" where the family settled and remained for several generations.

Samuel Ellsworth lived in Wentworth throughout the remainder of his life. He appears in the Wentworth Tax Records throughout the period of 1795 – 1818. During that time, he performed the following services on behalf of the town:

Served as one of the surveyors of Highways during the years 1792, 1795, and 180.4
Served as a Hogreave in 1795.
Provided wood for the school in 1796.

Between 1811-1812, Samuel transferred all of his land holdings and most of his animals to his son Aaron. Samuel was sixty years of age at that time and according to the 1810 census was living alone. Apparently, Aaron either never left home or else moved in with his father and took over his holdings. (Deed dated May 13, 1811, recorded in Book 57, p. 152, Grafton County Records)

Hoyt's "History of Wentworth", p. 380 [954], stated that Samuel Ellsworth died at age 80 (p. 358 [907]) and that Mrs. Samuel Ellsworth died at age 82 (p. 380 [960]. Neither Samuel nor Judith appears to have been living with Aaron by the time of the 1840 census. The New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette under date of February 22, 1835 (Vol. I, Issue 18, p. 3, under Deaths) reflects, "In Wentworth 12th ult. Mr. Samuel Ellsworth, in his 84th year." Samuel was probably buried on his property, perhaps in the small family cemetery which was on Ellsworth Hill. In the 1980s, this cemetery which was hidden in the woods which Ellsworth Hill had become. The cemetery had stone walls surrounding it. One fallen monument remained at that time.

George F. Plummer in his book "History of Wentworth, N.H., (1930, p. 40), said that "Samuel Ellsworth with his stalwart family of six sons and several daughters came to town in 1789. [Records indicate he probably came a few years earlier than 1789.] He settled on the hill destined latter to be the home of many of his descendants, which for a hundred years or more has been called 'Ellsworth Hill'. He settled on the farm later owned by his son Aaron, and at a later point by Oliver Ellsworth. The family became in time very numerous; for years they led all other names in town in regard to either voters or taxpayers of the same name. Generally speaking, the Ellsworths were heavy, broad-shouldered, stocky men and an industrious law-abiding race. Many of the heavy walls in and around the village [of Wentworth] are a monument to their industry as also is the massive stone wall around the town pound, which was built for the town by the Ellsworths."²


Samuel Ellsworth born August 7, 1751 -- see page 51.

     Sarah Ellsworth was baptized on 27 July 1690.¹ She was the daughter of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Sarah Jewett. Sarah Ellsworth married George Hibbert on 24 November 1709.¹ Sarah Ellsworth died on 8 April 1767 at age 76.¹

     Sarah Ellsworth was born on 17 April 1714 at Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Hannah Tenney. Sarah Ellsworth married Ebenezer Hidden, son of Ebenezer Hidden and Elizabeth Story, on 13 August 1744.¹ Sarah Ellsworth died on 18 January 1771 at Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 56.

     Sarah Ellsworth also went by the name of Sally. She was born on 20 September 1801 at Strong, Franklin Co., Maine.¹ She was the daughter of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Sarah Dodge. Sarah Ellsworth married Ebenezer Briant Wellman. Sarah Ellsworth died on 3 August 1825 at Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine, at age 23.¹ She was buried at North Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine.¹

     Sarah Anne Ellsworth was born on 4 April 1830 at Maine.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Ellsworth and Miriam Maddocks. Sarah Anne Ellsworth married Obediah Warren Russell in 1848 at Maine. Sarah Anne Ellsworth died on 6 January 1911 at Phillips, Franklin Co., Maine, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Phillips, Franklin Co., Maine.¹

     Sarah Dickinson Ellsworth was born on 31 December 1770 at Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Ellsworth and Sarah Dickinson.

     Sarah Dolbier Ellsworth was born on 6 October 1825 at Freeman, Franklin Co., Maine.¹ She was the daughter of William Ellsworth and Mary Polly Dolbier. Sarah Dolbier Ellsworth married Noah Blanchard Jr. Sarah Dolbier Ellsworth died on 10 July 1895 at age 69.¹ She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Utica, Winona Co., Minnesota.¹

     Sewell Ellsworth was born on 13 March 1807 at Strong, Franklin Co., Maine.^1,2 He was the son of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Sarah Dodge. Sewell Ellsworth died on 18 December 1813 at age 6.^1,2 He was buried at Hunter Cemetery, Strong, Franklin Co., Maine.²

     Thirza Cottle Ellsworth was also known as Thirsy. Thirza Cottle Ellsworth was also known as Thurza.³ Thirza Cottle Ellsworth was also known as Theresa Obituary also listed name as Theresa. In the 1860 Census, first name spelled Thersea.⁴ Thirza Cottle Ellsworth was also known as Thirza In the 1850 Census, first name spelled Thirza.⁵ Thirza Cottle Ellsworth was also known as Thursey.⁵ She was born on 14 August 1809 at Strong, Franklin Co., Maine.^6,5,7 She was the daughter of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Sarah Dodge. Thirza Cottle Ellsworth married Timothy Foster Perkins, son of Isaac Perkins and Elizabeth Foster, in September 1830 at Strong, Franklin Co., Maine.⁸ Thirza Cottle Ellsworth died on 31 October 1881 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 72.^6,7 She was buried at Hope Cemetery, Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁷ The cause of death was heart disease. Her Ancestral File Number is Ancestral File Record 83-046-0376 submitted by Jeanne Fox Wilson. Submitted Records by Jeanne F. Wilson list parents of Thirza.

Following from The Advance Newspaper of Red Wing, 2Nov1881 (Wednesday).
Another old settler gone. Death of Mrs. T.F. Perkins, in her Seventy-second year. Mrs. Theresa Perkins, wife of T.F. Perkins, died at their home in Featherstone, Monday afternoon, October 31st, at four o'clock and twenty minutes, aged seventy-two years, two months and seventeen days. The disease was heart trouble and she passed away as quietly and gently as falleth to sleep the innocent babe on its mother's breast.
Miss Theresa Ellsworth was born in Franklin county, Maine, August 14th, 1809, and was married to T.F. Perkins, who was born in the same county, December 30, 1804, on September 20th, 1829, and they moved to this county in 1861; their married life having stretched over more than half a century. Besides her husband, she leaves five children, men and women well known and highly respected throughout this county, Jonathan R., Charles E., Timothy E., Hartson E. and Abbie S., (Mrs. Merritt Trippe) to cherish her fond memory. Though dead she still lives in the future of her children and grandchildren, and let no one say that such a life as hers, full of widely and motherly cares and joys, has been unworthy or wanting in the humble grandeur of success.
The mother in her struggles and victories, wielding her scepter of her children's loves, is the most honored of mortals. The poet hath well said, "The mother, in her office, holds the key of the soul; and she it is who stamps the coin Of character, and makes the being who would be a savage, But for her gentle cares, a Christian man; Then crown her queen of the world."

Following from The Red Wing Republican, page 5 column 3, 12Nov1881 (Saturday).
The funeral of Mrs. T.F. Perkins, whose death we noticed at length in The Advance last week, took place at Featherstone a week ago Friday. All the children and a number of her grand-children, were present. Mr. J.R. Perkins came down from Morris, and C.E. Perkins from Warren, Ill., to attend the funeral. The cause of death was heart disease. The deceased was seventy-two years of age and had lived in this county since 1862.

Thirza (Thursey) Ellsworth married Timothy Foster Perkins on 01 Aug 1830, at Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine.⁵ >>> CHECK Maine Franklin Co Vital Statistics, pg 51, for birth. >>> CHECK FHL film 012069, batch C503811, birth rec as 1809.

     Thomas Ellsworth was born on 19 November 1799 at Strong, Franklin Co., Maine.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Sarah Dodge. Thomas Ellsworth married Miriam Maddocks, daughter of Richard M. Maddocks Sr. and Miriam Whittier, in 1826. Thomas Ellsworth died on 26 November 1863 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine, at age 64. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Phillips, Franklin Co., Maine.¹ Comp. American Gen., Vol III, pg. 368.

Hope Cemetery in Featherstone, Goodhue County, has a tombstone that says ' Miriam Ellsworth, wife of Thomas Ellsworth. died Oct 16, 1874 Aged 73 yrs and (illegible)


RESEARCH REQUIRED: Additional research needed to check on this information.

     Thomas Ellsworth was born on 26 March 1716 at Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Hannah Tenney. Thomas Ellsworth married Lucy Hidden, daughter of Ebenezer Hidden and Elizabeth Story, on 4 August 1743.¹ Thomas Ellsworth died on 4 September 1775 at Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 59.¹

Thomas was a private in Capt. John Pearson's Troop of Horse, May 31, 1757, in French and Indian Wars.¹

     Thomas Ellsworth was born on 22 February 1749/50 at Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Ellsworth and Lucy Hidden. Thomas Ellsworth married Lucy Lowell on 21 January 1772 at Rowley, Massachusetts.¹ Thomas Ellsworth died on 6 March 1814 at Deering, Hillsborough Co, New Hampshire, at age 64.^1,2 He was buried at Gove Cemetery, Deering, Hillsborough Co, New Hampshire.²

A Revolutionary War Marker has been placed on his grave by the Mercy Hathaway Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, of which, his great-granddaughter, Mrs. William M. Carr of Bradford, New Hampshire, is past Regent, His Revolutionary War Record: ''Served as a private (1775-1777) under Capts. Mighill and Adams, Cols. Gerrish and Titcomb; Massachusetts line."²

     Thomas Treadwell Ellsworth was born on 25 March 1785. He was the son of Edward Ellsworth and Mary Jewett. Thomas Treadwell Ellsworth married Anna Pingery on 8 March 1807.¹

     Vesta E. Ellsworth was born on 14 September 1872 at Utica, Winona Co., Minnesota.^1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Ellsworth and Emma Georgiana Campbell. Vesta E. Ellsworth married Charles S. Wilson on 16 September 1896 at Utica, Winona Co., Minnesota.² Vesta E. Ellsworth died on 30 August 1932 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 59.^1,2 She was buried at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹

     Vilita Ellsworth was also known as Violet. She was born on 5 November 1817 at Strong, Franklin Co., Maine.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Sarah Dodge. Vilita Ellsworth married Edmund Pope on 28 November 1837 at Strong, Franklin Co., Maine.¹ Vilita Ellsworth died on 23 August 1841 at age 23.¹ She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Phillips, Franklin Co., Maine.²

     Violet P. Ellsworth was also known as Vilette.¹ She was born on 10 October 1841 at Phillips, Franklin Co., Maine.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Ellsworth and Miriam Maddocks. Violet P. Ellsworth was born on 10 April 1842 at Franklin Co., Maine.¹ She married Hartson Ellsworth Perkins, son of Timothy Foster Perkins and Thirza Cottle Ellsworth, on 20 March 1859 at Franklin Co., Maine.¹ Violet P. Ellsworth died on 15 July 1934 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 92.^2,3 She was buried on 17 July 1934 at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^2,4 Violet P. Ellsworth was a Keeps House. History of Dakota & Goodhue Counties, MN 1910, pg 706-708. Violet in 1910, living in Boston.

Following from The Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 2 column 6, 16Jul1934 (Monday).
Mrs. Vilette Ellsworth Perkins, 92, beloved pioneer woman of this community and mother of M.T. Perkins of Red Wing, died at the home of her grandson, Richard Jones, in Minneapolis at 11 a.m. Sunday. Death was due to infirmities of old age. Mrs. Perkins had been confined to her bed for the past six weeks.
Mrs. Perkins was born on Oct. 10, 1841, at Phillips, Me. She came west in 1860 and settled on a farm in Featherstone township and resided there until about 40 years ago, when she removed to Red Wing, which remained here home until last March when she went to Minneapolis to live with her grandson.
In 1859 she was united in marriage to Hartson E. Perkins, who died on July 19, 1899. Mrs. Perkins was a kindly Christian woman, who was highly respected by all who knew her. She possessed her faculties to an unusual degree for one of her age up to the time of her death.
Surviving are three sons, Dr. B.T. Perkins and Dr. E.A. Perkins, Houston, Texas, 20 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Betcher Memorial chapel at Oakwood cemetery, Rev. Everett Hall, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood cemetery.

     William Ellsworth was born on 18 February 1798 at Franklin, Hancock Co., Maine.^1,2 He was the son of Jeremiah Ellsworth and Sarah Dodge. William Ellsworth married Mary Polly Dolbier on 26 November 1822 at Somerset Co., Maine. William Ellsworth married Susan Noyles. William Ellsworth died on 6 May 1870 at Salem, Franklin Co., Maine, at age 72.² He was buried at Mount Abram Cemetery, Salem, Franklin Co., Maine.² His Ancestral File Number is Ancestral File Record 83-046-037 submitted by Jeanne Fox Wilson. The cause of death was consumption.

     William Ellsworth was born on 13 November 1752 at Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Thomas Ellsworth and Lucy Hidden.

     William Ellsworth also went by the name of Old Bill.¹ He was born in 1777.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Ellsworth and Patience (?) William Ellsworth married Hannah Cotter on 4 October 1801 at Nobleborough, Lincoln Co., Maine. William Ellsworth died on 1 April 1849.^1,2 He was buried at Mount Abram Cemetery, Salem, Franklin Co., Maine.²

     William Henry Ellsworth also went by the name of Whistling Bill. He was born on 9 February 1828.¹ He was the son of William Ellsworth and Mary Polly Dolbier. William Henry Ellsworth married Eunice Knapp Blanchard in 1852. William Henry Ellsworth married Susan Clark in 1858. William Henry Ellsworth died on 8 February 1863 at age 34.¹ He was buried at North Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Franklin Co., Maine.¹

     Molly Ellwood married David Anthony Santistevan, son of Daniel Louis Santistevan Sr. and Maria Ernestina Trujillo.

     Elia Timof Elphand was born on 22 June 1894 at Maikop, Adygea, Russia. He married Electa Havel, daughter of Joseph Havel and Mary Sklenar, on 23 October 1935 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Certificate Number:     26458. Elia Timof Elphand died on 18 March 1983 at San Mateo, San Mateo Co., California, at age 88.

     George Henry Elred Jr. also went by the name of Animal. He was born in January 1958.¹ He married Cynthia Kaye Federer, daughter of Jesse Franklin Federer and Catherine Perkins. George Henry Elred Jr. died on 8 October 2014 at age 56.¹ He was buried.¹

George Henry Eldred Jr.

ELDRED GEORGE H. ELDRED aka "ANIMAL", 56, passed away Oct. 8, 2014. Husband of Cindy (deceased); son of Margaret (deceased); brother of Billy (Mattie), James and Kevin (deceased); uncle of Christopher (Devan), Melissa (Gavin), Scott and Serena; brother-in-law of Robert and Billy; best friend of David (Lynn) Miller and friend to many more. NO SERVICES PLANNED.

(from an unnamed newspaper.)

     John Stuart Ely III is the son of John Stuart Ely Jr. and Joyce Ellen Hillick.¹

     John Stuart Ely Jr. married Joyce Ellen Hillick, daughter of Richard James Hillick and Elizabeth Ewing, on 2 August 1986.¹

     Matthew Richard Ely is the son of John Stuart Ely Jr. and Joyce Ellen Hillick.¹

     Sarah Ellen Ely is the daughter of John Stuart Ely Jr. and Joyce Ellen Hillick.¹

     Frances Embree was born in 1787.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Embree and Catherine (?)² Frances Embree married Henry Purdy, son of Gabriel Purdy and Esther Angevine.¹ Frances Embree died on 18 October 1880.¹

     Joseph Embree married Catherine (?)¹