NATIVE AND RKO~IDFXT PFTV.QT0TAVC BY GEORGE LINCOLN. IN most of the older towns of eastern Massachusetts, the earlier ministers were practising pbysichins as vell as. pastors. This was undoubtedly the case in ftingham from the time Rev. Peter Hobart and his company arrived, in September, 1635, until his de- cease in 1679. He had received a liberal education at Magdalene College, England, where he took his degree of Bachelor in 1625, and of Master of Arts in 1629. Ile undoubtedly was qualified to fill any professional position; and after nine rears of experience as a preacher at old Hingham, came with his f(;Ilowers and settled in our Hingham. During b is active ministry here of nearly forty- four years be kept a record, in chronological order, giving most of the births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths which occurred in this parish, and from which the two following entries are inserted (surname omitted) as an illustration: - "January 19,1670-71, Joshua -'s son borne." "January 29, 1670-71, Peter, son of Joshua -, baptized." From the large number of births thus recorded in 11 Hobart's Diary," it would seem that he must have been present in the ca- pacity of physician to have been able to make the record chronologi- cally and accurately. Moreover, it was not until after his decease that the town or county records began to refer to any payments made to physicians, or to their conveyances here as grantors or grantees. In 1702 Cotton Mather wrote as follows: - " Ever since the days of Luke, the Evangelist, skill in physic has been frequently professed and practised by persons whose most declared business %as the study of divinity." Referring to the Colonial period, a writer in the 11 Now England ilistorical and Genealogical Register" says: - " The training received by young physicians was very irregular. De- grees of Doctor of Medicine were possessed by only a few, who had studied akroad. . . . The few eminent physicians trained in the Colonies were to 21 , Irreat extent followers of a natural gift and tendency. Young men who ,h-,ired to become physicians practised under the instruction off the estab~ li,licd physicians down to the middle of the eighteenth century, After courses of medical lectures were organized, a license from the fac. 11tv was given, which served instead of the subsequent diploma," etc. 308 Ristory of Hingham. From the foregoing it will be seen that 11 Hobart's Diary " is the only reliable authority from which to obtain a record of the earlier births in Hingham ; that neither our town nor the county records cease of Mr. Hobart ; and that during the colonial period there was no medical school in Massachusetts to confer the degree of Doctor of Medicine upon young physicians. The names.of those natives and residents of the town who have practised medicine as a profession are subjoined in alphabetical order, as it was found to be almost impossible to give the exact year of the earlier settlements or removals. JOSHUA BARKER, son of Capt. Francis and Hannah (Thaxter) Barker, was born in Hingham March 24,1753, and was graduated at Harvard University, 1772, in the class with William EuBtis, Samuel Tenney, Levi Lincoln, and others. After a regular course of preparatory study with Dr. Danforth, of Boston, he settled as a physician in this his native town, and was contemporary with Dr. Thomas Tbaxter. Here be had a large acquaintance, and he received a share of the public patronage. Possessing a general knowledge of business in addition to the requirements of his pro- fession, he was frequently called upon to serve in other depart- meHts of active duty, -to give legal advice, or to act as guardian to the children of deceased parents. He was a man of culture and refinement, of broad views and liberal Sentiments; and to these commendable qualifications were added an easy politeness, a cheer- ful hospitality, and a patriotic pride for his native town. He mar- Tied, Oct. 17, 1779, Susanna, daughter of Benjamin Thaxter. They had two children, a son and a daughter. The son died in infancy, and Susan, the daughter, married Rev. Samuel Willard. Dr. Barker died in Hingham, the 2nd of April, 1800, aged 47 years. He resided on Main Street, opposite the old meeting-house. Ile was early a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society. LAZARUS BEAL, born in Hingham, second precinct, April 6,1725, was a son of Deacon Lazarus and Ruth (Andrews) Beal, and a descendant in the fifth generation of John Beal, one of the early settlers of Hingloun. After receiving an education such as the public schools of the town afforded, he removed to Newton, Masi., where, as tradition says, he studied medicine with Dr. Sainuel Wheat. He subsequently married Dr. Wheat's daughter Lvdia, and bad children bovii at Newton, in Hingham, and at Coh;sset. In 1748 he was employed a part of the year by the Selectmen of Hingham to teach in the school of the second precinct ; but after his marriage, in 1749, lie located at Newton, remaining there uld il 1763 or 1764, when lie returned to his native town. 111111,11,111L tax-lists show that be was quite an extensive farmer as well as A physician. In1768 he improved fifty acres of land ' kept foor c-% ~, a flock of sheep, etc., besides having other interests in real estair. His professional calling, however, was not neglected, as the recol 114 of the town show that lie received a share of patronage it]) to III" Native and Resident Physicians. 309 time Cohasset was set off from Hingham. He probably removed, at or near the time of the Revolution, to Weymouth, where some of his descendants still reside. JOSEPH BOSSUFT, for several years a physician in Hingham, was anatl iVe Of tho city of Paris, France. Ile was educated at the 118tel Dieu, the medical college in Paris, where lie practised his profession until France made common cause with the United States, when lie came to America as a surgeon and physician in the War of the Revolution. During the war he was not only cap- tured by the British, but lie also met with many other reverses and pecuniary losses. At the commencement of the present cen- tury lie located in Ilingliam, and resided, first, on North Street, near the harbor, in the house now owned and occupied by Leonard W. Litchfield. Ile afterwards lived in the Abiel Wilder house on Li4coln Street. Dr. Bossuet was a thorough inaster of his profes- sion. Having had a long and varied experience, and possessing excellent judgment, his advice was frequently son,,, it in difficult cases by our local physicians as well as by those from the neigh- boring towns. Late in life lie removed with his family to Boston, ~Oierc he died 13 October, 1827, aged 81 years; and his widow, Mrs. Catharine Rumport de Vous Doncour Bossuet, died -it Rox- bury, Mass., in June, 1830, aged 52 years. Dr. Bossuct joined the Massachusetts Medical Society in 1821. DR. BOYLSTON is supposed to have been located here as a pbysi- cian in 1722 and 1723, as his name appears among those to whom Macy was paid at that time by the Selectmen. ROBERT CAPEN announced through the columns of the local newspaper, dated Hingham, Dec. 21, 1838, that lie 11 has taken the house of the late Joseph J. Whiting, at Queen Ann's Corner, ,,o called, where he may be found by those who desire his profes- sional services." It is said that he came from Plymouth. He remained in Hingliam about two years. In 1838 he was elected a Vellow of tile Massachusetts Medical Society. DAVID COGGIN received his degree of M.D. in 1868 from the llarvard Medical School, and is a member of the Massachusetts -Nik-dical Society. In 1869 be came to Hingham and practised in his profession for about two years. Owing to impaired health, however, he removed, in 1871, to St. Louis, Mo. Ile afterwards "Onviled cast, and is now located at Salem, Mass., where lie 111:11ws it specialty of diseases of the eye. HARLES HENRY COLBURN, who succeeded Dr. EzraStephenson, W'" ft soil of Charles H. and Martha A. (Barnes) Colhurn, and a :lative of Philadelphia, Penn. In early life lie came to Boston to ~ i(le, and several years later was connected with some of the 1~-Illillvilt musical organizations of the city. During the Civil War )w juillod the Sixth Regimental Band, and while Tu this service 1-wired that practical information which proved of great value - hin, in the profession he afterwards decided to follow. Upon 310 History of Ringhain. the study of medicine under the tutorship of one of the most dis- tinguished physicians in the city. He entered the Harvard Med- ical School in 1870, and in 1874 received his degree of M. D. Soon after the decease of Dr. Stephenson, in 1874, lie received and ac- cepted an invitation to settle in Hingham, locating near the former residence of his predecessor on Main Street, Hingham Centre. Here lie met with a successful patronage, and was highly esteemed, not only for his Skill as a physician and surgeon, but also for his social qualities and his recognized musical talents. He died of malignant diphtheria, contracted in the course of professional duty, the 15th of May, 1880, aged 37 years. Ile left a wide, and one soil. BENJAMIN CUSHING, born May 9, 1822, and the only son of Jerom and Mary (Thaxter) Cushilig, of Hingham, was for several terms a pupil at the Derby Academy. He was graduated at Harv?,rd University in 1842, received his degree of M. D. in 1846, and ii a practising physician in the city of Boston. JOHN CUTLER, who called himself 11 a Dutchman," and wh4o name appears as such upon conveyances and other legal docu- ments, was a practising physician in Hingham for about twenty years. Very little which relates to him, however, can be aseer- tained at t1lis late day, either as to his educational advantages or to his professional career. At the time of Philip's War, and for several succeeding years, he resided on Town (South) Street, Hear Thaxter's Bridge; but he may have removed at a later date to the west part of the town, judging from the following conveyance (S. R. of D. vol. 13, It. 22, abstract) : Ephraim Nichols of Hing- ham, 11 seaman ' " and Abigail his wife, in consideration of X135, sell to Doctor John Cutter, 11 Dutchman," of Hingham, 1~ our house lot of five acres, which we lately purchased of Moses Collier, with a dwelling-house, barn," etc. This estate was bounded by the Town Street, cast, and by land of Thomas Lincoln, the husbandman, south. Deed dated 12 March, 1682-83, and recorded the 18tb of September following. Dr. Cutler removed with his family to Bos- ton before 1700. He married it) Hingham, Jan. 4,1674-75, Marv Cowell, of Boston. The names of his children, with their dates ~f birth, are given in Vol. 11. p. 150 of this history. JOHN DIXON married Elizabeth, the daughter of George and LucY Vickery, of Hull. She survived him and married secondly Joseph Lewis, widower, of Hingham, Caty, a granddaughter of Joselph and Elizabeth (Vickery) (Dixon) Lewis, married Elijah Beat, Jr.. and their daughter Caty married Caleb Gill. Hence we bar(, hall in the present century two heads of families born in Hingham. father and soil, bearing the ancestral names of Dixon Lewis flill. Concerningthe professional career of Dr. Dixon, but little is kilo u: I' - Ile died in this town, and a gravestone erected to his memory in the Hingham Cemetery bears the following inscription: - Native and Resident Physicians. 311 Here lies buried ye Body of Doct. John Dixon Deceased Feb. y, 14, 1717 In Y' 3611 year of his age. CHARLES ALONzo DORR, who succeeded Dr. IJarIOW as a physi- ciall at the south part of the town, is a soil of Samuel A. and Mary, If. (Wedgewood) Dorr, and was born at Sandwich, N. H., Feb. 12 1851. He entered Dummer Academy, at Newbury, Mass., in 1868; Bowdoin College, at Brunswick, Me., in 1871; attended the Maine Medical School three years; received his degree of M. D. from Dartmouth Medical College in 1877, and the same year commenced the practice of medicine at Richniond, Me. In 1880 lie removed to llitigham, and in 1885 became a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society. His present residence is on Main Street near the ineeting-house at South Hintgharn. ROBERT THAXTER EDES, a gra(fuate of Harvard University, 1858, AT. D. 1861, and more recently a Professor in the Harvard Medi- cal School, is a son of Rev. Richard S. and Mary (Cushing) Edes. He came to Hingham soon after the decease of Dr. Fiske ill 1866, and located as a physician, remaining for about two years, when lie removed to Boston. While a resident of Hingham lie married at Boston, April 30, 1867, Elizabeth T, daughter of Calvin W. C In Hingham on iiain, Ecar Water Street, in ,talk. They resided t Ito house built and occupied by his great-grandfather, Dr. Thomas Thaxter. See Genealogical Record, Vol, If ' It. 209. 110BERT TREAT PAINE FisKE was born at Worcester, Mass., Jan.1,1800. He was graduated at Harvard College in (lie class of l8t8. After the usual term of medical study,and a brief practice 4 his profession elsewhere, he, in 1822, came to Hingham and lo- vatcd as a physician and surgeon. Here lie soon cormilanded a and lucrative patroname, which lie continued to hold ill) to ill(! time of his decease. 'burinc, this forty-four years of active professional service in Hingham 12s dutics.were often arduous and o~xacting. He was frequently called upon to attend the sick in the :ll~jniilillg villages as well as lit home, and his oft-repeated visits to I I ill, over Long Beach, especially in the winter season, or during S..%,I-re storms, were~ in man ' y instances, far from what is termed vt ical. Throughout the entire period of his practice here, the .11,01i of which has been exceeded in but One or two instances , lie :-Ill the respect and confidence of the community. Enterprisilig, 11tiential, and public-spirited in every movement relating to local ,till wovenients, lie devoted what leisurehours he could conainand to Vlll':Il pirsuits. He was one of the early proprietors of the Him- ?,:~ to ( t,inetery Corporation, and for many years its acting Super- Julvildcat ; and it was largely through his excellent judgment and V-,] Utste that improvements were commenced upou this now I_, Itillil Rnd historic burial-place. He also was a director of the h;:-h;?nt Rink, and,lield other positions of trust and respollsibil- Dr. 1,, iske joined the Massachusetts Medical Society in 1839. 312 History of Hingham. He married for his first wife Mary Otis, daughter of Ebenezer Gay. She died 8 August, 1852, aged 51 years. He married secondly, Oct. 16. 1854, Anna L., daughter of Joint Baker, and died the Sth of May, 1866, aged 66 years. He resided oil North Street opposite Fountain Square. See Genealogical Record, Vol. 11. p. 230. DANIEL FRENCH, whose family record will be found in Vol. IT. p. 236 of this history, was probably a native of Hingham and born about 1720. During his early practice as a physician lie resided at the west part of the town, near Weymouth line, until his first wife died, which was Aug. 6, 1742, - three days after her infant babe was born. Our records allow that lie was not without patron- age ; but being located at a considerable distance from the more thickly settled parts of the town, be no doubt saw a better opening for his professional services in the neighboring village of East Weymouth, whither lie shortly after removed, and where all but one of his ten children were born. Several of his daughters, how- ever, married residents of Hingham, and this town was after- wards their home. Dr. French died suddenly in Weymouth, at fifty-five years of age. HENRY F. GARDNER, a native of Hingham, and born Feb. 13, 1812, was the second son of Melzar and Silence (Gardner) Gardner. In early life lie INtriled the trade of blacksmith with Charles [Toward, and later was in the employ of the Messrs. Ste- plionson at Hingloarn Centre. He afterwards removed to Hartford, Conn., and thence to Springfield, Mass. Upon leaving Hingham he abandoned his former calling to become an eclectic physician. From Springfield he removed to Boston, and for a number of years was the landlord of a hotel at the corner of Beach Street and Ilar- rison Avenue. About 1870 he assumed the position of Superin- tendent of the Pavilion estate, which lie managed with great success and to the satisfaction of the trustees. Dr. Gardner was one of the early advocates of Spiritualism, and the first person to lecture upon this subject in Hingham, as well as at Boston. Possessed of more than ordinary talents, and of an active, sanguine temper- ament, lie made many warm friends, especially among those who held views similar to his own. He died at Boston the 6th of De- cember, 1878, in his 67th year. CHARLES GORDON, born in Hingham, Nov. 17, 1809, was the to w 0' "e- as 'be second son of Dr. William and Helen (Gilchrist) Gordon, of this R town. He was graduated at Brunswick College, 1829, and re- ceived his degree of M. D. from the Harvard Medical School in 1832. The following notice was published in the Hingham Ga- zette dated June 7, 1833. ,Dr. William Gordon informs the in- habitants of Hingham and vicinity that be has connected with him c in his Professional Business his son Cliarles Gordon, M. D.11 'tile - I` same year (1833) lie was elected a Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society, beinIg at that time a resident of Lowe, 11, Mass. He died at Boston, March 1, 1872, aged 62 years. Native III at Physicians. 313 and afterwards studied (114aar;with Dr. Thomas Kittred" of Andover. He first enter UPbu the practice of his professi'on at St. A.ndrews, but upon th - liVi!ZfttiDn of several prooni nent citizens of Hingham, he came soup established himself here in 180T, re- maining until the autum4 of 1888, when he removed to Boston. He afterwards settled at Tau4too, and there passed the closing days of his life in the Oidst of his children. Ile joined the Massachusetts Medical Society in 1828. During his long resi- dence in Hingham his #ractlxe was extensive and oftentimes arduous and perplexing, -4embracing a large circuit and requiring the utmost activity and PkIrseverance in the discharge of profes- sional duty. He was enolnentily iRiccessful, however, both as a physician and surpon. iAn eas~ politeness in addition to a cheerful speech and agrecible xnatkners always made his presence in the sick room pleasan~ to the ~ invalid, and his removal from this town was deeply regreitted.; He died suddenly from an affec- tion of the heart, to wliicli~ho 4ad been subject for several years, and at his special request hiA remains were brought here and buried in the Hingham Vernetery. A tablet has since been erected at his grave, upoii Wlich,is the following inscription: ~ In i4emory of Dr~ Witliant r1ordon. Born at Newbury, Ima 17, 1783- PieYl It Taunton 17, 1851. Finat : 808 40 1838 a devoted,phys Ichta,in this town." WILLIAx ALEXANDER GC6W6, the oldest son of Dr. 'William and Helen (Gilebriss a native of Newburyport, Mass., and bar His early education was ob tained at the se Ile afterwards entered Har vard University in 1826, in the class with Hon. Robert R Stearns, and others, and in 1829 received hFor a short time only lie was located as a phytaving for his office a room in the second story Broad Bridge. In 1834 he was elected a Fe ow o lical Societv, being at that time - reside,)' ufe died at Now Bed- cbrist) GcWo4': in n March 17 16 08, L*d antoul, Rev O)PIVer, is degree o~ ?*,.D. ~ sician in IT' ~J '-uam,l of Loring'si 1dilding 11 f f, ~jfassaoqiusctts Me( Taunto Mass. 11 ford, Rwaslaarl, I me 79tl.~,61, his age. T itian Registei 'i,'iays of the late Dr. Gordon: - I A. Gordon, who died suddenly at his late home in New Bed 'if Scoteli ancestry, and was a son of Dr. Willialto Gordon, iTe of " i"' . M ' i ovbtuyl~,rttoal)~' ]wh o i '. . Gordon's birth, Alarch 17, 1808, was a r N' Gordon wasa, lineal descendant of Alex- an i an a0 1 of the loyal Gordon family in the llighlands of Ss 7i'lliarn A. G I b, ondon was two months old his parents 14 1"] In Ithwharn. lie was pr I] epared for college at Dcrb~y Acaderm 314 11istory am. his father, and was graduated at tol in 1829. In his death, another refined, cultivaof the "old school" has gone from among us.7ere blessed with his presence in sickness nave Jen t1mi waguOuc charn, W 1118 purduli ality. An eminent physician with 4, large ~ilactice, he was yet ever ready to help the most nee(;cioaaelgl~mid strength seemed to ema. nate from him. Truth and uprightfiesgwer~ibis lifelong habit, and gentle. ness and sweetness blending with ~~t strength and firmness made an almost perfect character." DANIEL GREENLEAF was for,a rmml~er of years a practising physician in Hingham, and probably, contemporary with Dr. James Hayward. In his profe4qi~nal capacity lie was frequently called upon to administer to those 1, need~ residents who were sick, and to some extent cared for liv the seloctmen of the town. It is : ~ a r4spectable patronage from also fair to judge that he receive other sources. Ile married ill Alinfham, July 18, 1726, Mrs. Silence (Nichols) Marsh. The)h~d three children born in Hing- ham. He probably removed itox~i hero with his family about 1732. His record in the genealdgical. , portion of this work is given on 1). 279 of Vol. 11. ! 1 1, NATHANIEL HALL, Soil of Joll'a 1A Ydrmouth, was a practising physician in Hingham early inittie a4 century. He probably L from here before 1700. succeeded Dr. Joint Cutler, who remove He bad been a captain under Chu rch it the Indian War at the East, 11 and fought with great bilav;)iy)" says Mr. Savage, 11 in de- fence of Falmouth, Sept. 21,1680.". Hit wife was ADD Thornton, a daughter of Rev. Thomas Thoinfort. In Feb.,1708-09, lie, with Ann, his wife, and Sixty other infialbitarii i of Hingliam, testified to tire best of their knowled-c anibbialief hat the widow Mebitable Warren (a daughter of Edward '~Jildeejunl born here 1664) was not guilty of the sin of be ing a, ch is 1) a wom e, 84 she was reported to be; but that 11 she Ili ene f gteat affliction by reason of Many distemper" of Body, aP4 that ~God hath given a Sancti 's ific , tied improvement, of hi at (tiNQ li;rvd, her." Ili 1713 lie sold his home-place in Hit Street and the meet ing-house of the FirstlgPlaarmirl(i)"leron Tj out six acres, with dwelling-house, shop, and outbuildi to Joshua Tucker. lie may have resided for a she" west part of tile town. Our tax-lists show that ~,e was, aptain " by tile assessors. After leaving Hinglri~n.4 the Delaware rd Medical Sebo gen;lcman for years W River. He left no issue. JONATHAN EDWARDs HARLO, Jonas Un derwood in 1850, was a residei for about thirty years. He was a son of kis) Har^ low, and born at Middleboro', er com- pleting his early education, a ater Normal School, lie was for oil sub- sequently entered the Harvard Me cal School, 4 received his degree of M. D. The car following d A'ative and Resident Physicians. 3 15 whom be acquired additional knowledge in the profession lie had chosen. He then went to North Bridgewater (Brockton) to estab- I in lish himself as a physician, but in 1850 be settled pcrniaucntl~ Hingham. Bore Ile was cordiaHy welcomed by the fortner pa- trons of his predecessor; and as his skill and real worth became known, a more extended field of professional ditty opened before him. Good health, however, although it may to some extent be all inheritance, is not always assured even to the physician ; and this was true in the case of Dr. Harlow, for his physical system became impaired several years before his decease. Ile died of Bright's disease the 29th of May, 1880, aged 56 years. Ile was twice married, and a son and two daughters survived him. His family record is found oil p. 290, Vol. 11. of this History. 13YRON R. HARstON came to Hingfiant soon after the decease of Dr. Fiske, in 1866, to establish himself as a physician. His office was at the."Union Hotel." He remained only a few nionths. JAMES HAYWARD, whose name nppears amorn, the heads of families in Vol. 11. p. 295, was a practising physician ill Ilingliaral for eight or tell years. Ile resided oil North Street near the har- bor; and his home-place included a large part of the land which lips between the harbor and the estates bounded by North and Ship streets. He probably removed about 1730 to Weymouth, where several years later he died, and March 3 (27?), 1739, his brother Nehemiah, of Hingliam, was appointed to administer upon his estate. He had three children born in Hingliant. and one at Weymouth. DR. HEARD, whose death oil the 28th of November, 1675, is recorded in Hobart7s Diary, may have been a ilon-resident friend or medical adviser of Mr. Hobart, rather than a physician of Iling- ham. And this seems more than probable from ilic fact that no other reference to his name occurs upon our records, nor does tradition furnish any information relathq, to such a person as having been a physician irk, this town. ADNER HERSEY, the yotingest son of James and Mary (Ilawke) liersey, was born in Hingliam, Oct. 22, 1721. He settled as a 1,11"-ician at Barnstable, Mass., where be acquired a large practice, an;] is said to have been eminent in his profession. He died at Itainstable the 9th of January, li87, aged 65 years. Ile was one of the earlier members of the Massachusetts Medical Societv. In his will lie bequeathed to Harvard University the surn of _X500 t,mard.~ the establishment of a professorship of the theory and plactice of physic I- also all equal amount, which, for 1good reasons :is diverted from the purposes mentioned in the legacy, and dis- ihined among the churches of Barnstable Count - v in accordance %6th the consent of his heirs. A Stone elected to his memory, and to his brother James, stands in the cemetery near tile Unita- 6:111 Church at Barnstable. I':ZI:KlE,L JERSEY, tile oldest son of James and Mary (Hawke) 316 History of Hijighaon. at Harvard University in 1728. Ile settled in his native town as .1 physician, probably succeeding Dr. Daniel Greenleaf. Ile became eminent in his profession. "In the controversy between the colonies and the mother country, lie espoused the cause of the former, and his opinions had a most favorable effect on the com- inanity in which he lived. His charities were extensive, as his means were adequate to do much good. He was among the bene- factors of Harvard University. In his will, executed Nov. 29, 1770, he directs his executrix to pay to the corporation of that University, X1000, I the interest thereof to be by them appropri- ated towards the support of a professor of anatomy and physic.' His widow gave the same sum for tile same purpose. A profeb- sorship was established on this foundation, entitled the Hersey Professorship of Anatomy and Surgery." * Dr. Hersey died Dec. 9, 1770, leaving a widow, but no children. Ile resided on South Street, near the present R. R. station at West Hingham. JAMES HERSEY, second son of James and Mary (Hawke) Her- sey, and brother of Dr. Ezekiel Illeracy, was b4rn in Hingham Dec. 21, 1716. He was a physician, and resided at Barnstable, Mass., where he died the 22d of July, 1741, in the 25th year of his age. NATHAN HrRSFY, born in Ilingbam January 28, 1743-44, was the oldest son of Elijah and Achsah Hersey. He was a physician at Leicester, Mass. ALFXANDER Ii ITCHBORN, a native of Hingbam, and born in 1822, was the second son of Alexander 11. and Cinderilla (Gardner) Hitchborn. His early education was acquired in the public schools of this town, in which be was an apt as well as a brilliant scholar. About the year 1854 he removed to North Bridgewater (Brockton) to establish himself as a physician. Here lie met with sufficient encouragement to warrant a permanent settlement, and his ready conversational powers, added to it kind and obliging disposition, won for him many friends. At the commencement of the Civil War lie enlisted in the Twelfth Regiment Mass. Vol. Infantry, and was commissioned captain. The year following be was appointed assistant-surgeon of the Seventh Infantry of the reg"lar army. He was killed at the battle of Chancelloraville, Va., in May, 1863, aged 41 years. PETER HOBART was contemporary with Dr. Daniel Shute, aiid both were graduated the same year (1775) at Harvard University. He was a son of Deacon Peter and Lucretia (Gill) Hobart, and was born in Hingham July 31, 1750. After his early schooling was completed he began his business life as an apprentice to Jere- miah Lincoln, a blacksmith, whose shop was in the square Hear the present Torrent ei)gine-house, West Hingham; but having a taste for classical studies, lie fitted for college, and was grad- uated in 1775, as stated above. He afterwards studied medicine, and for six months or more was a surgeo~ i_~ To ar o !1~ _! tile R0 19 1771) Native and Resident 1`11sici(I"s. 317 was Mary Cushing, thin, iter of Elisha and Mary (Lincoln) Cusli- ing. She was a granddaughter of Col. Benjamin Lincoln, father of General Lincoln. About 1783 Dr. Hobart settled as a physician 1-- A:.,A :.1 1109 Ty:_ ~'~ ~_ __:A __ Ili Hanover, whulu he diod in 1M. ..il 1111~1~1 moved to the State of New York and died there. JOHN G. LAMBRIGHT, a resident physician at South Hingham .some toil or twelve years, was probabfv a native of Germany, or perhaps of German descent. Ile was iiot only a bright and intel- Ii , cut representative of that nationality, but in his profession Ile was original and skilful in his ways and methods. He first located here on Main Street near the meeting-house of the South parish ; but several years later removed to Prospect Street, oc- copying a part of the Joshua Hersey house. His wife, Mrs. Martha Lambright, was from Fayette, Me. Site died in Hing- harn 23 Nov. 1840, aged 44 years. Dr. Larnbright removed to Boston shortIv after the decease of his wife. JOSIAH LF~VvTf was for a number of years a praetising physi- vian in Hingham. He also was somewhat of a mechanical pains, Wid of an inventive turn of mind. Prior to the war of the Revo- lution lie constructed a clock for the old mecting-house, 11 the dial of which appeared in the dormer-window oil the southwesterly .slope of the roof, and was thus visible to the public." Tradition says that he built a church organ and set it tip in the old meeting- house, where it stood for a while, and that it was eventually sold to loo to Portland, Ale. I find no record, however, to verify this tradition ; but that several years later lie was a professional or-gan builder at Boston is certain. In 1773 be built and resided in tile house now owned and occupied by heirs of George Bassett oil Main, eoe-ner of Elm Street. This dwelling lie sold in 1777 to Joseph Make,and soon after removed to Boston. The Selectmen's Book of Itee.ords, Vol. I L, show that as a physician be received a fair share ,11' the patronage of the town, as no doubt lie did from the public. Ilis inventive perceptions, however, led him to seek other fields of eniplayment. He was the son of Rezekiah and Grace (Hatch) Iwavitt, and was born in Hinl-barn Oct. 21, 1744. The Christian Mulle of his wife was Azubah. She died at Boston Nov., 1803, 40 years. He died March, 1804, aged 59 years. IlLtnTik LEAVITT, Bon of Elislia and Ruth (Marsh) Leavitt, was born in Hingham March 20, 1755. lie was graduated at Harvard t'imersity in 1773,-Colonel Nathan Rice, who for many yNirs %%;is a resident here, and brother-in-law of Martin, beilil- one of his classmates. Dr. Leavitt was for some time surgeon oil .in Hold ship during tile War of the Revolution. His profession.91 in Hingham, however, was brief. lie was drowned the 270, (if Nov. 1785, aged 30 years. He was unmarried. I;I:LA LINCOLN, son of Ilon. Benjamin and Elizabeth (Thaxter) Ulle(hij and a younger brother of Major-General Benjamin Lin- --111, was born in Hingham March 11, 1733-34. Ile was gradu- itt-1 at Harvard University 1754, in the class with Rev. Samuel 318 11istory of 11inghani. Foxcroft, Gov. John Hancock, and others, and for nearly twenty years after was a practising physician in Hingham. During this time 11 he visited Europe for the purpose of obtaining pro- i,,f.,~mnfln rpepivPrI flip c1parop of Dnpfrir nf Mpd- 'icine from the University of Aberdeen." In 1768 be purchased .of Ambrose Low a lot of land on Town Street (corner of North and Cottage), and in 1769-70 erected thereon the building now known as the 11 Cushing House," and where he resided during the few remaining years of his life. He died 16 July, 1773, aged 39 years, leaving a widow, but no children. LEVI LINCOLN, the only son of Capt. Levi and Elizabeth (Nor- ton) Lincoln, was born in Hingham Dec. 12, 1767. After receiv- ing his preparatory education in BiDgham, lie entered Harvard University, and was graduated in the class of 1789, with George and Francis Blake, Cushing Otis, Cotton Tufts, and others. He subsequently settled as a physician in this his native town, and resided on South Street, near what is now the West Hingham Station of the South Shore Railroad. Here he had many in- fluential friends ; his professional charges were reasonable, and be received a liberal Bharo of the public patronage. Dr. Lincoln was a man of talent and refinement. He was frequently called upon to discharge duties other than those belonging to his pro- fession. He was a lover of rural pursuits, and an original member of the first Agricultural Society of Hingham. He died the 24th of May, 1829, aged 61 years, leaving a widow and three married daughters. In 1810 lie was elected a Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society. (See p. 483, Vol. 11. of this History for his family record.) CALEB MARSH may have had some practice in Hingham as a physician, but it does not appear that he was located here per- manently. He was in Hanover, and at Scituate, several years, and in the history of these towns his name is given on the lists of physicians. His name also occurs as the teacher of a grain- mar school in Hingham soon after the Revolution. Dr. Marsh was a son of Stephen and Mercy (Beal) Marsh, and was born in Hingham Dec. 1, 1759. Tradition says that he was a person of delicate constitution, and unable to withstand the exposures which those who follow this profession are so often called upon to endure. Ile died in Hingham the 20th of August, 1799, in the 40th year of his age. ISRAEL NICHOLS was for many years a practising pbysician of Hingham (see. pre.) and Collasset. But few particulars, however, in regard to his educational advantages or professional career can now be ascertained. He was a son of Daniel and Abigail (Beal) Nichols, and was born in Hingham Sept. 7, 1746. He was twice married, first to Anus, daughter of Peter Humphrey ; and, sec- ondly, to Mrs. Haimah (Foster) Stowell, Dr. Nichols died at Cohasset the 11th of August, 1808, in his 62d year. His son, Dr. Paul Lewis Nichols, settled as a physician_at Kirj!~Ston, Mass. Native and Resident Physicians. 3 1 ~1 FRANKLTN NICKERSON is a practising physician at Lowell, Mass. He was born in Hingham Sept. 8, 1838, and is a son of the late Capt. Anson and Sally A. (Downs) Nickerson. He was gradn- ated- at Harvard University in the class of 1860, and at the Har- vard Medical School in 1863, where lie received his degree of M.D. Dr. Nickerson married in Hingham Nov. 14, 1866, Mary W., daughter of David and Hannah (Souther) Lincoln. PHILIP J. NuiENT, a native of Ireland, practised medicine for a short time in Hingham about the year 1877. He resided on North, near Ship Street, but removed from town after being here a few months. DANIEL O'REARDON, from Belfast, Ire., was located at the bar- bor in 1870-71, and practised medicine. He had a good educa. tion and a considerable experience. Ile went away in 1871 and did not return. It is said that lie died at New York. His wife, who was Rose M. Hyslop before marriage, and a native of Belfast, Ire., died in Hingham the 11th of Oct. 1872, aged 32 years. They had one child, Mary, born here May 1, 1871. THOMAS PHIPPS (sometimes written Phips on the receipts of the Town Treasurer) appears to have been located as a physician in Hingham from 1765 to 1769 inclusive. But little is known concerning his history or professional career except that lie had patients in the second precinct as well as in other parts of the town. He was a fine penman, and undoubtedly well educated. Tradition, which may or may not be correct, says lie was a teacher as well as physician here. JAMES HENRY ROBBINS was born at Calais, Me., July 22, 1839. He is the eldest son of James and Mary Augusta (Parknum) Robbins, who, in 1835, removed from Concord, Mass., to Calais. He received his degree of A. B. at Amherst College in 1862, and that of M. D. at the Harvard Medical School in 1867. The same year he began the practice of medicine at Machias, Me., where he remained until February, 1876, when, his family being broken up by the death of his wife, he returned to Calais, and there con- tinned in the practice of his profession until the month of June, 1880, when he was called to Hingham. While a resident of Maine he was a member of the Maine Medical Association. Since locating in Hingham be has held several honorary positions among his associates. Dr. Robbins has been president of the " Medical and Surgical Association," and in 1887 and 1888 wq,,; chosen president of the South Norfolk District Medical Society. Besides on Main Street, near Pear Tree Hill. CHARLES R. ROGERS came from Wareham, Mass., in May, 1883, to establish himself as a bonneopathic physician in 11 inOiani. Ile occupied a house on Cottage St., but after remaining about four months removed to Ware, Mass. EDWARD Corr RoOpas, a native of New London, Conn., was for several years a resident honicoopathic physician in IlinIghmil. Ile (lied here the 11th of November, 1860, aged 44 yrs. and 9 320 ffistory of ffingham. months. His family record is given in Vol. 111. p. 141, of this History. IGNATIUS SARGENT was located in Hingham as a homoeopathic C__ -_1_ _C ~_ ____ I,--- _~ )U"" ~U WUM UU111 UL Wuumster, Mass., Feb. 14, 1807, and is the son of Abimelech and Mary (Allen) Sargent. His mother, Mrs. Mary Sargent, died here the 28th of Feb., 1867, at the great age of 98 yrs. and 5 months. Dr. Sargent commenced the study of his profession with Dr. Pains of Belfast, Me. His first wife, whom he married in Hing- ham, Sept. 12, 1828, was Sally Gilkey, daughter of Isaac and Polly (King) Gilkey. After her decease be married for his sec- ond wife, Susan S. Barnard. During the practice of his profes- sion in Hingham, he resided on North, near Ship Street. Ile removed from here to Woburn, and from thence to Methuen, Mass., where he continued in practice as a physician. Having relinquished this calling on account of advancing years, he re- turned to Hinglul in, residing oil Pond Street. Aug. 7, 1891, he died at Cununington, Mass., lot. 84 years. DANIEL SHUTE, born in Hingliam, Jan. 30, 1756, was the only son of Rev. Daniel, D. D., and Mary (Cashing) Shute. He re- ceived a liberal education, having been graduated at Harvard Uni- versity in 1775. During the War of the Revolution, his activity, patriotism, and zeal for the public good were conspicuous. Ile served as surgeon in the Continental army, in several military organizations under Major-General Benjamin Lincoln's command; was present at the siege of Yorktown; and subsequently was oil duty at various hospitals. In 1783 lie appears to have lo- cated as a physician at Weymouth ; but the year following, 1784, he returned to Hingham and established himself permanently in his profession. In 1808 he was a Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society, and later, one of its councillors. Tradition says that he was a faithful and courteous practitioner ; and judg- ing from the 1274 entries of attendance at births, which are recorded in his account books, his business was quite extensive and perhaps lucrative. He married, Dec. 31, 1789, Betsey, the eldest daughter of Major Isaiah Cushing, of Hingham. She diod 4th of Oct., 1818, aged 50 years. He died 19th of August, 1829, in the 74th year of his cGre They resided oil Main, at the corner of South Pleasant St., and had seven children. See Vol. IT I p. 147. DANIEL SHUTE, tile oldest son of the preceding, was born in Hingham, July 23, 1793. He fitted for college at the Derby Academy, and was graduated at Harvard University in 1812, being the third of the name, father, son, and grandson, who were graduates of this institution. He subsequently studied medicine at the Harvard Medical School under the supervision of Dr. John C. Warren, and succeeded to his father's practice in Hingliant. He married, Dec. 22,1816, Hannah Lincoln, daughter of Deacon Robert Cushing. They resided oil Main Street, opposite the incet- Native and Resident Physicians. 321 was a good classical scholar, and verv methodical find calitiolls in his practice. He was a member of the Massachusetts Medical SocietF. He was especially fond of horticultural pursuits, de- voting a large share of the limited leisure lie could command to the cultivation of fruits and flowers, and was one of the original incinbers of the first Agricultural Society of Hingham, founded in 1813 by the recommendation of the Massachusetts Society for 11romotin.g A.mriculture. He died the 26th of June, 1838, in the 45th year of his age. His family record appears in Vol. Ill., p. 147, of this History. CUSTAvus L. SiMMONS, the only son of Samuel and Priscilla (Lincoln) Simmons, was born in Hingham, March 13, 1832. Ile was graduated at the Harvard Medical School, 1856, in the class with Robert Ware, Conrad Wessellioeft, and others, and is now an established physician and surgeon of large practice at Sacra- mento, Cal. Ile married, in 1862, Celia, daughter of Rev. Peter Crocker, of Barnstable, Mass., and has children, Gustavus, Carrie, Celia, and Samuel. HrNuy E. SPALDINGli (Edward Pagc7, Henry", Samuel', Henry4, Hetiry8, Andrew", Edward') was born among the hills of New Hampshire. His boyhood was spent oil the farm which his father carried on in connection with his business as dealer in cattle. His early educational advantages were only such as the district afforded, and ail additional few weeks of instruc- tion during the winter, when his father would supplement the school term by hiring a teacher for his boys at home. At the age of fourteen be left home for it student's life in Appleton Academy (now McCollorn Institute), Aft. Vernon, N. 11. Here, Nvith the exception of a short time at Francestown Academy, lie pursued a cokirse of study preparatory to entering college. The winter month,; lie spent in teaching, as a mearis of earning a part of the money required to pay his expenses duritu, the remainder of the year. The breaking out, of the Civil War found him just completing his college preparatory course of study, and with it came the question of dat ' v that so deeply stirred the hearts of millions. Should he respond to his country's call for men which, lot mentioning all other possible sacrifices and losses, meant for lilli the unavoidable giving. up of the long-coveted collegiate v(;lu-se of study for which lie had been working four or five years ? T w decision was soon made, and in the fall of 1862, together ith about twenty of his classmates and friends, lie was enrolled oldier in the 13th Reg. N. IT. Vols. The following spring, however, lie was discharged for disability. After his health had bec(nic Sufficiently restored he commenced the studv of medicine, illost of the time Under the tutorship of J. IT. Woo'dbury, AT. D., ~d l3oston. lie attended lectures at Harvard Medical School, and Ah-nvards at the Now York Iloniceopathic Aledical College, from "IliCh latter institution he graduated in 1866, find at once located 322 History of Hinghain. called in his profession are the presidency of the Boston Hormno- pathic Medical Society, also of the Massachusetts Hormeopathic Medical Society, and lecturer at Boston University School of Medicine. SAmuEL HOPKINS SPALDING was born -it Wilton, N. If., Aug. 31, 1856. He is tile son of John 11. and Mary L. (Hopkins) Spalding. After completing his early education in tile public schools of his native town, lie entered Phillips Andover Academy, in 1870, and was graduated there in 1873, ranking third in his class. During the next two years he was employed in the store of Macullar, Williams, & Parker, Boston. He their decided to study tried- icine, and in the autumn of 1871; lie joined the middle class of Phillips Exeter Academy. In June, 1879, lie became a student ;it Harvard College, and was graduated there in 1881. 111 the following autuain lie entered tile Boston University School of Medicine, from which lie was graduated in 1884, serving during the last two years as House Surgeon in tire Massachusetts Hormeopathic Hospital. Ile was a member of the Halineinatin Society. After graduating from the School of Medicine he was in the practice of his profession for three years in Arredonda, Florida. Jan. 6, 1888, he cattle to Hingham, and has since been in practice here as a physician and surgeon ; first as assistant, and later as partner with Dr. Henry E. Spalding, tinder tile firm name of Drs. Spalding and Spalding. Ile is a member of the Arnerican Institute of flonmeopathy, and of the Massachusetts Hoinwopathic Medical Society. Ile married, Dec. 17, 1891, Ella Elizabeth Drew, of Boston. JOHN WINTHROP SPOONER commenced the practice of medicine in Hingham in 181 1. lie is a son of John P. and Abby Elizabeth (Tuckerman) Spooner, and was born at Dorchester, kass., Sept. 20, 1845 ; was educated in the public schools of Dorchester; fitted for college ,it Phillips Academy, Exeter, N. H. ; was gradu- ated at Harvard University in 1867, and received his degree of M. D. in 1871, being elected a Follow of the Massachusetts Medi- eat Society in tile same year. He was House Physician at the Boston City Hospital for one year. Ile has served three years as censor of the Plymouth District Medical Society ; was for several years chairman of the board of censors of the Norfolk South So- ciety, and later one of its councillors. Ile holds positions of trust and responsibility in several local institutions. In April, 1886, lie was appointed by the Governor a _,Medical Examiner for Plymouth County. Resides on Main St., near the Old Mecting-liousL See, also, genealogical record in Vol. Ill., p. 163, of this History. EzRA STEPHENSON was born in Hinglimar, Oct. 13, 1805. Ile was a son of James and Desire (Sprague) Stephenson. His earlier education was acquired at the public schools, and in the Derby Academy. Ile subsequently worked for a short time at the trade of carnenter but soon abandoned the occupation to Native and Resident Ploysicianl. 323 was elected a Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Ile commenced the practice of his profession at %nistable, Mass., and for six years devoted himself with marked success to the labors Ot his chosen calling. Upon tire retirement of his hurtle- diate predecessor in Hingham, Dr. William Gordon, lie returned here to establish himself for the remainder of his life. His office and residence were on Main St., at Pear Tree Hill. As a ph ' ~ si- cian and surgeon lie was trusted and respected bY those whom lie i isited, and be was highly esteemed by his associates of the pro- fOSSiOll. Ile died the 20th of, May, 1974, aged 69 years. Of his family, a widow and two sons survive. See his family record in Vol. Ill., p. 188, of this History. GEORGE GRosVENOR TARBELL (Har. Coll. 1862), located in Hingham for the practice of medicine and surgery in 1866, and received stifficient encouragement to have remained here ; but a larger field for his professional services having presented itself -it Boston, be accepted the opportunitY and removed thither. While in Hhwham lie resided oil Lincoln Street. THOmAs THAXTER, second son of Major Samuel and Abigail (Smith) Thaxter, was born in Hinglaiiii, Aug. 25, 1748. Alter completing his early education at tire public schools, and his sub- sequent term of medical pupilage, he commenced the practice (if medicine and surgery in his native town, succeeding Dr. Bela Lincoln. Ile had many influential friends and connections to encourage him ; his charges were moderate ; and his successful treatment in difficult cases, especially of the then prevailing threat distemper, won for him more than a local reputation. Ile was a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society. While visiting tire sick in town he usually rode oil horseback, although when the patient resided at a distance his square-topped chaise was brought into use. During the later years of his life he and his son Robert rode out together daily on horseback to visit tile .sick, each having his saddle-bags, and riding upon opposite sides of the road. Dr. Thaxter superintended the education of a until- ber of medical students, several of whom were from other places. Ile was the proprietor of a drug store, the attendant being his sister, Miss Abigail Tbaxter. He also gave a portion of his time to agricultural pursuits and tile improvement of farm stock. 11 is first wife, whom he married Jan. 8, 1773, died tire 2d of March following. His second wife was Mary Barker, daughter of Capt. Francis and Hannall (Thaxter) Barker, and sister of Dr. Joshua Barker. They bad five children. He built and resided in the house now owned by Arthur Lincoln, on Main, near Water St., in i% ]rich be died, the 20tb of June, 1813, aged 65 yrs. His family 1110(old is given in Vol. Ill., p. 237, of this History. I'ZEKIEL THAXTER, fifth son of Major Samuel ,in(] Abigail (~"Illitll) Thaxter was born in Hingham, May 15, 1758. Coll- Corning his professional life and place of resi&nce but little is 324 ffistory of Iringhain. Nova Scotia, and that towards the close of the Revolution he was surgeon oil a privateer. GRIDLEY THAXTER, fourth son of Major Samuel and Abigail tQ-41IN ~ -b- April 17rR.lye 'v_ TV, studied medicine with his brother Thomas, and was for some time surgeon Oil all armed vessel during the War of the Rove- lotion. About the year 1780 lie was settled in Abington ; and as a physician for more than half a century, enjoyed a very extensivo,c~,riie~,icseay 11 Ile probably rode more miles and visited more pat It s his biographer, " than any other physician who ever resided in the County of Plymouth." Ili 1809 he was elected a Fellow of the Massachusetts Medical Society. His first wife, whorn lie married July 13, 1783, wag Sarah Lincoln, a daughter of Generai Benjamin and Mary (Cushing) Lincoln. He died the 10th of Feb., 1845, aged nearly 89 years. Dr. Ezekiel Thaxter, of Abington (Harvard University, 1812), was his son. ROBERT THANTER, born in Bingham, Oct. 21, 1776, was the oldest soil of Dr. Thomas and Mary (Barker) Thaxter. He was graduated at Harvard College in the class of 1798, with Dr. Win. E. Charming, Judge Story, Rev. Perez Lincoln and others, who at a later period Zere distinguished for their eminent services. ne with big father and for After graduating, be studied medici nearly ten years was a practising physician in Hingham. In 1808 be joined the Massachusetts Medical Society, and in 1842 was elected its vice-president. In 1809 he removed to Dorchester, Mass. There lie published the following: - NOTICE : Doct. Robert Tliaxter informs the Inhabitants of Dor- chester that he has taken lodgings at the residence of My, Willi-Am Rich- ards, where lie will be ready at all times to attend to his profession. Ile will inoculate with kine Pox, free of expense, all persons who feel them- selves unable to pay. - Columbian Centinel, July 22, 1809. Dr. Thaxter was an accomplislied physician, and highly appre- ciated in a widely extended circle. Gentlemanly and kind to all, and especially charitable to the needy, 11 he was indeed the beloved physician." Ile contracted a ship disease while in- the discharge of big professional duties, from which be died the 9th of Feb. 1852, aged 75 yrs. He never married. JONAS UNDERWOOD, who succeeded Dr. Daniel Shute, announced to the public of Hingham and vicinity, through the columns of the locat newspaper of April 5, 1839 ' 11 that in compliance will, an invitation of a committee of the Parish of South Hingloull, lie has taken roonis at the house of the late Bela Tower, and respectfully tenders to the public his services in the several branches of big profession." Dr. Underwood was a native of Hudson, N. H. Receivilor big early education in his native town, and in the academy at Exeter, lie afterwards entered Harvard University, and Nvas orraduated in 1815, in the class with i luileton Howe ii''Illiaill Nottive and Resident Physicians. 321) cnine distinguished as physicians. Ho subsequentlY wag vm- ployed as teacher in a school at Philadelphia, Pa., and in 1822 received big medical dirdoma from the univer-it , of thal State 1,3 1 1 1, L W. After Iforticipating in the advantages of hospital and dispensary practice under the most distinguished professors of Philaddphia, lie commenced the practice of his profession at Audoo-er, Alass. Ile joined the Massachusetts Aledical Society in 1837, and re- signed his membership in 1849. In 1839 lie removed to llin ' , ham, as previously stated. flere lie was highly estecined as a physician find citizen by his many patrons, up to the time of his decease. Ile was uriostentatious and of sound jud.-ment, possessing many excellent qualities of mind and heart, and his patients found in him at all times a warra and sinecto friend. 110 died in Hingham, the 26th of Feb., 1850, in the 62d ' vear of bis age. The record of his family is given in Vol. Ill., p. 271, of this History. JOHN WAnE, the second son of Rev. Henry and Mary (Clark) Ware, was born in Hin.0itain, Dec. 19, 1795, and when a ]ad of about ten years, removed with his parents to Cainbridq, Alass. Ile was graduated at Harvard University in 1813; received his degree of M. D. in 1816 ; was early elected a Follow of the Mas- sachusotts Medical Society, in which organization. lie held many important offices, and was its president for a number of years. lie resided at Boston, and died in 1864, in the 09th 3 ear of his ago. Dr. Ware married in Hingliam, April 22, 1822, Helen, daughter of Dr. Levi Lincoln of this town. She died at Boston, 25th Jan., 1858, aged 59 years. JAMES WILDE, the only son of Elijah D. and Lucy (Beal) ~1'ildc, was born in Hingham, Nov. 29, 1812. His early odu- Cation was acquired in the public schools and at the Derby Acadenly. He subsequently entered Harvard College and was i~raduated in the class of 1832; received big degree of M. 1). from the Harvard Medical School in 1835; aild shortly after settled in f lie practice of his profession at Duxbury, Mass, where be con- tinued to reside until his decease, which occurred the 15th of (vt., 1887. In 1839 lie was elected a Fellow of the Massachu- setts Medical Society. The pernimiently located physicians of Hingham have been alliong the most useful, devoted and respected citizens of the t,,%vii. Wherever duty called, or in whatsoever positions the ' v ivere ch )sell or dele-rated to fill for the public good, a prompt olid iviiiiii.- scrviWhas been given. Educated in niost instances at the best medical institutions, they have been qualified to im- port information upon a variety of subjects; to hold offices of 11 list; to act as counsellors; and to assist in all local or public improvements. 326 IIislory of 11inghcon. circumstances or individual traits preserved by record or tradition which would remind its of their peculiarities and the conditions under which they lvere placed. Did space permit the insertion of such notices in this connection tile), would in many instances, no doubt, furnish interesting reading to those who fiavo a love for the curious, or a taste for the study of the methods and pro- ceedings of the past. The following are illustrations. Among the disbursements recorded by the Selectmen in 1794, are the following - - To Ebed Hearsey for keeping & nursing Elijah Ilearsey from the time his leg was taken off, 13 weeks, 5 sh. per week, and 7 sh. per week for nurse for him . . . . . X7. 16. 0 To Doct' Barker, as per account . . . . . . . . . . X8. 7. 6 To Doet' Thaxter, as per account . . . . . . . . . . 111.15.5 Probably Doctors Barker and Thaxter were both present, pro- fessionally, at the amputation referred to ; but we get no informa- tion from the account rendered as to how much was charged per visit in surgical operations, as at that time other subjects of the town were under a physician's care, and for the payment of these services the town was responsible. Ordinarily, the charges of these physicians was one shifting per visit. Many years ago a venerable gentleman of this town said to the writer : 11 It was an agreeable picture to see Dr. Toni Thaxtor and his son Robert riding along togetber horseback, each occit- pying opposite sides of the road, with their saddle-bags, to visit the sick. Usually they were very jolly, laughing and joking to- gether like school-boys. Occasionally ' when Dr. Tom was alone, lie rode in a square-topped chaise which had wooden springs." The wages f (it a nurse, in ordinary cases,at the commencement of the present century, were sevent;-five cents per week. Dr. William Gordon, who came here about the time Dr. Robert Thaxter removed to Dorchester, was a very popular young infin. At first be rode in a sulky when visiting his patients. flig charges then were fifty cents per visit, but before removing to Boston his price was raised to one dollar. Isaiah Cushing, s. of Major Isaiall (Vol. 11. 1). 163: 96), studit" i medicine with Dr. Thounis Tbaxter, and settled in the State 4 Maine. lie died in 1819, wt. 42 years. The life of a physician is one of incessant anxietv "Ind 1(,il It does Hot have the'frecdom and liberty which is erijoy~d ill o0wt pursuits, nor, in a pecuniary point of view, do statisti~ts show thilt it brings to a majority in the profession great wealth. P ),:'- been to the writer, however, a pleasant task to recall the Y1011, , of those who have engaged here in this calling ; to kno" 01:11 their lives have been given to the relief of sickness and dit I, <-. and to feel assured that such services in our midst have met t1w approval of this contintinity. NATIVE AND RESIDENT LAWYERS. BY FRANCIS 11. LINCOLN. IN the following sketches the attempt has been made to include all those lawyers who have practised their profession in Hingham, whother native or resident, and also those natives who went from here to other places. It has been necessary to routine tile notices for the most part to facts, but it is a record of men of ability, and did space permit, there would be ample opportunity to enlarge up- on their worth as members of an honorable profession. ,JOHN A. ANDREW (11. 10] was born in Windham, Maine, May 31, 1818. His early education was in the public schools, ;tied lie was fitted for eolle.ge at the Bridgton (Mc.) Academy, which lie entered in 1831. Ile is described while in the Academy as "a well behaved 6.v, and ft geHeral favorite with the village people. Ile had a kind- ]v heart, but all indomitable will, which firmly contended against %% rong and oppression." He was graduated tit Bowdoin College in 18:,7, and in the same year lie entered the law-office of Henry W. Fidler, Esq., of Boston. For inore than twenty years afterwards It(, practised law in Boston, without interruption to the relpilar didies of his profession. It) December, 1848, lie was married to 1,*,Iiz:t Jones ]Jersey, of Hingham, and from that date his lionie was lm- it great part of the time at Ilinglilain. While living here lie 1%:Ii 11(illinated for State senator, but defeated. In 1860 lie was a deli!lpflte to the National Republican Convention at Chicago, when .kbraluun Lincoln was first nominated for the presidenc ' v. In the "Ine year Mr. Andrew was elected governor of Massachusetts, and filed that office for the five vears froin 1861 to 1865, during the sloriny period of the War of ilie Rebellion. After the close of the ~t;tV lie resunied the practice of his profession iii Boston. He died in Boston Oct. 30, 1867. There is no need to recount at length in this connection the 111:111c1lous capacity of the great " War Governor" for the exigen- v Which brought torth his pow,ers. That is a part of the military 'islorv of the time. Nor need his anti-slavervsentinients throulmh lilt, Ile more than alluded to. It is with satisfaefion fluit Ave re- Ilwiliber that lie lies buried in one of our ccinetcrie-,,iii accordance Ill, hist expiTssed desire, and that his statue stands there to Mind the young and old of his nobility of character and his "INSWC1611"'. loyalty to ptinciple. 328 History of Hingham. JOHN F. ANDREW [H. 10], the son of Hon. John A. Andrew, was Vern in IlinghlAnt Nov, 26, 1850. His carly education was ob- tained in Boston, and lie was graduated fron~ Harvard College ill l4c In * 1 [1-1. -d received 1 _8 7 2. W I -, V.1-1I- .. . -- I .- -1 -.11 ..l L the degree of LL.B. in 1875, after vvbicb lie continued his legal studies in the office of Brooks, Ball, find Storey, in Boston, and was admitted to the bar of Suffolk County in 1875. Mr. Andrew was representative to the General Court from the Ninth Suffolk Dis- trict in 1880, 1881, and 1882, and was State senator in 1884. Ile was a delegate to the National Republican Convention at Chicago in 1884, and during the presidential campaign of that year was pres- ident of the Young Men's Republican and Independent Organiza- tion of the city of Boston. He was Democratic candidate for governor of Massachusetts in 1886, and was a member of the 51st and 52d Congresses, being first elected in 1888. Ile is a member of the New England Historic-Gencalogical Society. SIIEARJASHUB BOURNE was the first person who practised law in Hingham. He came from Barnstable, and was here for a few years, probably between 1794 and 1800. His office was in a build- ing on the northeast side of Broad Bridge, where the railroad track now is. He afterwards removed to Boston, and was a prac- tising lawyer there until his death. WALTER L. Bouvg [11. 891, the son of Thomas T. and Emily G. (Lincoln) Bouvd, was born Ili Boston, Oct. 28, 1849. His educa- tion was obtained at schools in Hingham and Boston, and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was fitted I or the profession of a civil engineer. From 1868 to 1870 be was engaged ill IlliDOia as division engineer of the Toledo, Wabash, and West- crut Railroad, and in other railroad survevs. He was also engaged in eilginceriDg in Massachusetts and Rluulc Island from 1870 to 1872. He subsequently studied law at the Harvard Law School, where he was graduated in 18T9. He was admitted to the bar Nov. 13, 1880, and began practice with offices in Boston and Hingham. Ile was appointed special justice of the Second Dis- trict Court of Plymouth County April 1, 1885, and assistant district attorney for the Southeastern District of Massacluisetts in February, 1890. He was commissioned first lieutenant in the First Corps of Cadets, M. V. M., in February, 1889. JOSEPH 0. BURDETT [11. 991 was born in South Reading, (silive Wakefield), Mass., Oct . 30,1848. His early education was obtainol in the public schools of his native townt, find lie. was graduated at Tufts College in 1871. He was supported and educated by bi~ own earnings from the age of twelve years. Ile taught school fit intervals while in college, and during the winter of 1868-61) Ili, taught the Centre Grammar School in Hingham. After gradw, tion he studied law with John W. Hammond, Esq. (aftcrward~* Judge Hammond of the Superior Court), of Cambridge, and ill ool. Ile was admitted to the bar in ?Nliddh- 1873, aud practised law one year with -11r. Native and Besident Lamyers. 329 with offices ill Hingliara and Boston. Ile was elected 9 member I of tile school committee of Hingliani ill 1876, and chairman of the board in 1880, which office lie has held to the present tilue (18,93). He was representative to the flencral Court from the First I'l 11 Y_ mouth District in 1884 and 1885, chairman of the Republican State Committee in 188q, find has been re-olected to the, stuile office in 1890 and in 1891. TB031AS 11. BUMMER [1]. 1131 Was born in Hingham, March 17, 1868. His earl.v education was in tile 11hurham public ,schools. Tie was fitted for college in the Hingham High School, and after the full course of four years lie was graduated at Harvard College ill 1890. lie studied law in the office of Child 4, Powers, Boston, and at the Boston University Law Sehool,where lie received the de1wrec of U.B. in 1892. He was admitted to the bar July 26, 1892, and practises his profession with offices in Boston aml Hingham. ADEL CUSHING [11. 1611, the son of Abel Ctishim,, was born in Ilinglinin Islarch 13, 1785. Ile taught school in 111ii-phanit in 1805 and in later years. He was graduated at Brown University in 1810, and studied law with Heil. Eberiezior Cay, in Hingham, after- wards removing to Dorchester, where lie practised his profession. Ile was representative to the General Court from Dorchester for three years, and also a senator from Norfolk County. He was appointed a justice of the Police Court in Boston, which office lie held until a short time before his death. Ile died in Dorchester 3lay 19, 1866. EBENEZER GAY [11. 266] was the son of -INIartin and Ruth (At- kins) Gay, and was baptized in Boston Feb. 24, 1771. Ile was the grandson of Rev. Ebenezer Cay, D. D., so long the minister of tile First Parish ill Hingham. Ali,. Guy was fitted for college at the Boston Latin School, and was gradtIated at Harvard College ill 1789. He studied law in the office of Christopher Gore, who %tas in eminent statesman of that day, and afterwards governor of Massachusetts. Ile was admitted to practice at the Court of Common Pleas in 1793, in the County of Suffolk, opened all office in Scollay's Building, where he soon acquired a lucrative prac- live in a day of small fees. Attracted by early associations lie FellbW(A to Hingham in 1805, where lie opened an office, con- tunfin,,- his office in Boston also for some time after lie came here. After the death of his father, in 1801.), lie gave up his Bos- ton office. Soon after coming to Hingham lie was offered bY Cm - 01,11(l. Gore the appointment of judge of the Court of Common pleas, but declined it, and lie continued the practice of his pro- to."ion here until his death, which occurred Feb. 11, 1842. lie alls State senator for two successive years, president of the Ilingbain Bank from its establishment in 1833 Until his death, aud filled other important offices of trust. His counsel and pro- 1, -ional services were much sought by tile people of Ilingliarn illof (alu'l. neighbor , Ili 330 flistory of Hingham. whose researches lead them to examine transactions here in the earlier years of this century. Many youtil- men studied law in his office, - aniom, them Abner Loring, Abel Cushing, Jerome Lor- in~-5 John Thaxter, jacob H. Loud, S~ I olou-nni Lincoln, Blaijandi, 1-5. Fessenden, James 11. Wilder, James L. Baker, and Ebenezer Gay, Jr. Air. Gay was a man of decided opinions, fearless in express- ing them, and commanded the respect of his clients for his pro- fessional abilities. " He was of that valuable class of the profession who, without possessing the rare gift of eloquence, or the inore common talent for the conflicts of the bar, are yet able, by their learning and in- togrity, to pay the debt which every lawyer justly owes to his profe~sion. His clients, and anionly them many widows and or- pbans who resorted to him for advice, always found in him it friend as well as a counsellor. Through life Mr. Gay exhibited a unity of character, which was always marked with usefulness, without ostentation or display. In politics he belonged to the old Federal school, claiming Washington for their model and leader." EBENEZER GAY (11. 266], the son of Ebenezer and Marv Allyne (Otis) Gay, was born in Hingham March 27, 1818. Ife was a pupil at Derby Academy in early life, and studied law in the office of his father in Hingham, and at the Harvard Law School, where he received the degree of LL.B. in 1841. He began practice in Hingloini, and later opened an office also in Boston. He was a ineinber of the school committee of Hingham, a trustee of Derb ' N Academy, a director in the Hingham Bank, and State senator in 1862. For several years lie has held a position in the Suffolk Registry of Probate. JOHN GILMAN [11. 275] was b6rn in Hingham, England, and was the son of Edward Gilman, who came here from Hinglonin, in England, in 1638. This family afterwards settled in Exeter. John Gilinan probably went to Exeter before 1650, as the earliest mention of his name noticed upon the town records there is In order 11 by the freemen and some others chosen for ordering tfiv affairs of the town," dated June 19, 1650, signed by him and fine others. Nov. 9, 1652, lie was again chosen one of the selectmen, and in October, 1653, one of a committee 11 to carry on the ineeting- house." He was elected 11 townsman " for many years Petweell 1654 and 16TS,and probably afterwards. Ile was commissioner for small causes in 1665, 1666, and 1668. Ile held many other offices. and was evidently one of the prominent citizens of the place, often chosen or appointed to positions of trust. In 1678 and 1671) ]1,, was elected one of the associate judges of the County Court of the old County of Norfolk. He was named, in President C1111's' Commission in 1679,ono of the Council of the Province, and al- in Gov. Cranfield's Commission in 1682, and was appointed one of the justices of the Court of Pleas. In 1683, being obno\iotls I" Gov. Cranfield, lie was removed from the Council. Upon the establishment of the new Provincial governnivid ill Native and Resident Lawyers. 331 the Assembly, and wasi speaker of the House, and in 1697 lie was again a delegate. fie (tied July 24, 1708. H ENRY EDSON HERSEY [TI. 321] was born in IlinAam May ~16, 1880, and was the son of Capt. Stephen and Maria (Lincoln) Hersey. He gave earlY indications of a scholarly taste, and after going through the customary course of instruction in the public Schools of flinlghani, lie was fitted for college at, the Derby Academy under the charge of Mr. Lutber B. Lincoln. He entered the sophomore class of Harvard College in 1847, and was gradu- ated in 1850. His college rank was very high, and at Com- niencemont the salutatory oration was assigned to him. After leaving college lie was a private tutor in Charlestown, N. It., study- ing law at the same time in the oflice of Hon. Edmund L. Cushing. His professional studies were afterwards continued in Boston in the offices of Hon. Poleg W. Chandler and Judge ,Joint P. Putnam. He was admitted to the Suffolk Bar in Sep- tember, 1854, and at once entered upon the practice of his pro- fession, having offices in Boston and Hingham. lie was .1 uncin- ber of the school committee of Hingham, one of the trustees of 1)erby Academy, and for several years superintendent of the First Parish Sunday-school. In the fall of 1861, when he was just entering, upon what promised to be a successful practice, his health began to fail. ]to sought relief in Spain and the south of France, but after a few nionths' absence he returned to Hingliam, his health not being materially improved. Ile subsequently spent a few months in Nov Harapshire,but the slow wasting of consumption continued to CNIVICISt his vital energies, and after returning again to Iling- liato, lie died Feb. 24, 1863. " Ile was gentle, quiet, modest, and unobtrusive, yet very social mid genial in his nature. He was refined in his tastes, difilgent and method[cal in his liabits, and upright in all his dealings. '4trietly conscientious, lie airried, in all the relations of life, to act zll-(~(rdirig to his convictions of duty and rilwht. III everything lie underfook fie was industrious, painstaking, f,,Iitlifiil,-,qnd lie 1110 with that success, that approval and respect, which industry ;kIld fidolity will always command. His was a turn of mind minent[y calculated to inspire confidence; his manners and 'laljihial deportment were such as would commend any one to at -o-able regard and his prevailing spirit was of a cast in which 111,111 feel that reliance may be placed. Ile wqs discriminating, .-Mollif, 1)~tticiit,e,,tltn,coiiciliating, and 0,11~ so essential to one who is to act as an adviscrand adininistra- 1~11 ill the affairs of others, sure to be appreciated, and ultimately ow,l their reward." SM% A[A, HENRY TIooi,ER [11. 352], son of John S. and Alaria L. 1:st"Ites) llooper, was born in Boston, July 29, 1853. His early 11-16(n was of 'tained in private schools in Boston, and lie W99 I-ITIMell al. Harvard Colh,(,y in JA7r 1-1, si-1; ... I I,,- .,i il,, rl- 332 History of Hingham. was admitted to the bar in Suffolk County, Oct. 15, 1880, soon after which he opened an office in Boston. Ile is a citizen of Hingham, where lie has his residence during a large portion of the ARTHua LINCOLN [If. 474], the son of Solomon and Mellitable (Lincoln) Lincoln, was born in Hingham, Feb. 16, 1842. Ile at- tended private and public schools in Hingham, the Derby Acade- my, and was fitted for college by his cousin, Henry Edson Hersey, Esq., in Hingham. Ile was grad Dated at Harvard College in 1863, and at the Harvard Law School in 1865. Jail~ 1, 1866, be entered the law office of Lothrop and Bishop, Boston, having been ad- mitted to the bat- June 16, 1865. In January, 1867, lie opened all office in Boston, and remained by himself until Nov. 23, 1867, when lie became a partner with Lothrop and Bishop, the firm Dame being Lothrop, Bishop, and Lincoln. He continued a mem- her of this firm until its dissolution in 1879, and since that time lie has been in practice by himself, in Boston. He delivered the Address on Memorial Day in Hingham, in 1876. He was representative to the General Court, from the First Plvnmuth District in 1879 and 1880. ~uly 30, 1877, lie was commissioned judge-advocate, with the rank of captain, oil the staff of Brigadier-General Eben Sutton ' commanding the Second Brigade; M. V. M., and March 3, 1882, resigned and was discharged. He Ilse been a manager, secretary, and treasurer of the Boston Dispensary; treasurer of the Industrial School for Girls at Dor- chester ; clerk and treasurer of the Proprietors of the Social Low Library in Boston ; trustee of the Derby Academy ; trustee and president of the HiDgham Public Library; trustee of the Massa- chusetts State Library ; director of the Hingham Mutual Fire In- surance Company ; and director and secretary of the Alumni Association of Harvard College. BENJAMIN LINCOLN [111. 10], son of General Benjamin Lin- coln, wu born in Hingham, Nov. 1, 1756, and was gr~duated at Harvard College in 1777. He hold a distinguished position in a class containing many men of more than average ability. lie studied law with Lieut.-Gov. Levi Lincoln, at Worcester, and coin- menced practice in Boston. He acquired an honorable reputation at the bar, but the hopes of later distinction which were enter- tained from his promising beginning were destroyed by his death, at the early age of thirty-two, in 1788. JOTHAM LINCOLN [11. 456], the son of Jotbam and Meriel (Hobart) Lincoln, wag born in Hingham, Nov. 7, 1815. He was educated in the public schools of Hingham, and the Derby Acad- emy, under the preceptorship of Mr. Increase S. Smith. Subse- quently be attended the private school of Mr. Luther B. Lincoln, and eiitered the sophomore class of Brown University in 1833, and was graduated in 1836. He studied law in the office of Ilon. Native and Resident Lawyers. 333 1839. He spent some time in teaching, and in 1841, when Hon. Solomon Lincoln was appointed United States marshal, lie sue- ceeded to his law office in Hingham. In 1847 lie was elected n. renresentative to file General Coin-t- Aftpr the. of the General Court his bodily health was impaired and his mind diseased. Oil his recovery lie went to Colorado, having a brother in Denver. He located upon It claim which lie had taken up about forty mites from Denver, under the shadow of the Rocky Moon- titins. Oil Sept. 4, 1868, Mr. Lincoln was binding oats in his field, with another mail, when three Indians appeared. His mail ran for the house, but Mr. Lincoln would not run. The Indiane broke down the fence and rode tip to him. One of them attacked bini with a sabre and the other two fired upon him, killing him instantly. LEvi LINCOLN [11. 466] was the son of Enoch and Rachel (Fearing) Lincoln, and was born in Hin-liam, May 15, 1749. His father was a farmer and a mail of decided opinions, frequently appointed on important committees of the town during the Revo- lotion, and a representative to the Gencrad Court. Ife was a mail of limited means, ond not wishing to give to one of his children advantages he could not offer to all, lie placed his son Levi, at the usual age, as an apprentice to all ironsittith. The son soon manifested a love of literary pursuits, and devoted much of his time to the study of Greek and Latin, in which lie was assisted bv Mr. .Joseph Lewis, a teacher for many years in Hingham, and a6 by I),.. Guy, his minister. With III's fondness for books it is not 4raiwe that lie soon acquired a distaste for his occupation. 11 His Imoks were his companions day and night. Ile generally all- peared as if in deep thought, and by some was considered reserved and distant in his manners." lie soon abandoned his trade, and after six months' preparation It(, entered Harvard College, where be was graduated in IT72. -Ilffer graduation he studied law with Hawley, and commenced practice in Worcester, Mass., in 1775. Ile rapidly rose to -I dis- tingitislied position at the bat-, and was the acknowledged )lead of his profession in Worcester County. lie ivas appointed clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in 1775, :11111 in 1776, judge of probate for Worcester Countv. 111 1781 lie NA;Ls elected a delegate to Congress under the Con0cration, :tied in I iti I lie was re-appointed a delegate, but declined the oflice. ]it I T 97 ho was State senator, and in 1800 lie was chosen to repre- ,,-Of the Worcester district in Congress. Ile took his seat March 1. 1801, and the next day was appointed, by President Jefferson, :11torney-gencral of the Ullited States. He resigned in 1805. 110 discharged the duties of secretary of state, under President .111110119(ol, Ililtil tile arrived of Mr. Madison in Washington. lie luol the affection and esteem of Mr. Jefferson in a great degree, ;H141 loceived from him a warm tribute to his character and abili- lies on lcavinl~ the Cabinet.111 1807 Mr. Lincoln was elected 334 11istory q Hingham. .f lieut.-governor of Massachusetts, and re-elected in 1808, when, in consequence of Governor Sullivan's death, lie became acting- governor. In 1810 he was elected a inember of the Executive Council of 1hiq (Inmr,o~e- I fh --,I i,, 1 R1 1 h- ............_- ....-_ .., 1~ ~Fllolllllu all associate-justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, which office he declined, and soon after retired to private life. 11 Ile was learned in his profession, and in his addresses to a jury, eloquent, and sometimes irresistible. As a statesman he was fearless and independent, and obtained respect by his energy and decision of character, and not by the practice of any arts to secure popular favor and public admiration." He died April 14, 1820, and in a review of his character and services a few days after his death was the following: - I- Few of our lawyers and divines are acquainted with the fact that the arbitrary encroachments of the Royalist clergymen, in 1776, were first suc- cessfully resisted here (Worcester), and that too by Mr. Lincoln, -that it probably was his exertions that first defined and settled the often conflict- ing interests of minister, church, and parish. How few of our rising politi- cians have been taught that the first practical comment on the introductory clause of the Bill of Rights was first given by a Worcester jury, -that it was here first shown, by the irresistible eloquence of Lincoln, that I all men were in truth born free and equal,' and that a court sitting under tile au~ thority of our Constitution, could not admit as a justification for all assault, the principle of master and slave,-that it was the memorable verdict obtained upon this trial which first broke the fetters of neero slavery in Massachusetts and let the oppressed free! This deed of Judge Lincoln, even if it stood alone, ought to consecrate his memory with every freeman." SOLMoN LINCOLN [11. 474], the son of Solomon and Lydia (Rates) Lincoln, was born ilk Hingham, Feb. 28, 1804. After attending private and public schools in Hingham, lie was admitted to Derby Academy, Nov. 2, 1813, of which Rev. Daniel Kimball was preceptor. In April, 1819, be left tile Academy to pursue a course of classical studies under the tuition of Rev. Joseph Riell- ardson, of Hingham, and in September following, when but fifteen years old, lie entered the sophomore class of Brown Uni- versity, and was graduated there in 1822. From Oct. 28, 1822, to Nov. 15, 1823, he taught private and pub- lie schools in Falmouth, Mass. From Nov. 21, 1823, to Nov. 18, 1826, lie studied law in the office of Hon. Ebenezer Gay, of Hill,-- liam. Nov. 21, 1826, he was admitted to practice as all attorno at the Court of Common Pleas, in Plymouth, Mass. Oct. 2i~ 1829, he was admitted as an attorney at the Supreme Judicini Court, in Plymouth; and Oct. 26, 1831, he was admitted as coull- sellor by the Supreme Judicial Court, in Plymouth. Under tile laws then in force three years of study were required for adiiiis- sion to practice in the Court of Common Pleas, two years of practice in that court as preliminary to practice in the Supreme Judicial Court, and two years more of practice before admission as a counsellor-at-law. .,. i,l , 7, 1! , ~ I ~ 1 180~ Allii ~, 1,1 11 Native and Resident Lawyers. 335 He continued in practice as a lawyer in Hingham, with some interruptions, until 1853. Ile was elected a member of the Massachusetts House of Repre- and -~',ai~ ;. b,af in flie lattor Your onini pied his seat for a few days only, having been elected to the Massachusetts Senate in the session of that year, by the Legisla- ture, there being no choice by the people. He was also elected to the Senate in 1831, and served through the short session, after which lie declined being a candidate. He was also elected rep- resentative in 1840. In December, 1840, he was appointed messenger to carry to lVashington the electoral vote of Massachusetts for William llel I ry Harrison. March 10, 1841, he was appointed by President Harrison inar- shal for the District of Massachusetts and entered upon the duties ,if that office March 18, 1841, serving until December, 1844. He was a master in chancery for the County of Plymouth, which office be resigned March 10, 1843. Oct. 2, 1849, he was appointed by Governor Briggs bank-coin- inis%ioner,- George S. Boutwell and Joseph S. Cabot bein.g the Other commissioners appointed. Mity 14, 1851, the board having been established on a new basis, Covernor Boutwell appointed as kink-commissioners Solomon Lincoln for one year, Peter T. Homer for two years, and Samuel Phillips for three years, and in 1,143'2, Mr. Lincoln was re-appointed for three years. He resigned in 1853, on his election to the office of cashier of the Webster Bank in Boston, after which he gave up the active practice of the law. Ile continued as cashier of the Webster Bank until 1869, ~%hen lie was elected its president, which office be held until his r(,sil-nationin Jaiiiiary,1876,and retirement from active business. Among the numerous offices which he held and societies of Nt hich he was a member were the following: - Director of the Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company, 1833-1864. 1'resident of the same, 1846-1864. 1 ['resident of the Trustees of the Hingham Public Library, 1869-1874. Hingham Cemetery for many years, resigning in 1881. Trustees of Loring Hall, 1852-1881. Vice-President of the Hingham Agricultural and Horticultural Society, 1858-1875, and President, 1875. 1'rustee of Thayer Academy (Braintree) 1872-1881. Alendier of the American Antiquarian Society. New England Historic-Geneatogical Society. Massachusetts Historical Society. Bunker Hill Monument Association. (,,.,rresponding Member of the Essex Institute, 1857-1881. 1,-inber of Old Colony Lodge of Freemasons, 1827. -~ik of the First Parish in Hingham, 1829-1834. N1,-nkl,er of the School Committee of Hingham. M- wits nominated for Representative to Congress, but declined the 336 History of Hingham. His interest in all matters relating to tile history of his native town was very great, and at tile early age of twenty-three lie wrote and published tile 11 History of 11iiurliam." This is the only V. UoU UUVVIL IVIIIUIL INIM L1U1UbUlU1U been published. Ulio book, although small, contains much valuable information, and is a monument of careful research and accuracy. It was published in 182 1. A list of Air. Lincoln's published writings and addresses appears ill the chapter oil ',.Publications ' " but the following con- tains also many of his writings not published: - 1826, March 4. Address before the Jefferson Debating Society, Hingham. 1826, July 4. Oration before the Citizens of Hingham. 1827. Histot&y of Hingham. 1829,Nov. 24. Address at the Dedication of the Schoolhouse in the Middle Ward, Hingham. 1830. Historical Sketch of Nantasket. 1830, July 18. Address before the Sunday School of the First Pariah, Hingham. 1832, Feb. 22. Oration before the Young Alen of Plymouth, Mass., on the Centennial Anniversary of the birth of George Washington. 1832, March 8. Lecture on " Fisheries " in the House of Representatives, Boston. [Repeated before the Boston Society of Natural History, Dec. 11, 1832.] 1833, March 20. Lecture in Hingham, " The Mutual Connection and De- peadence of the Various Pursuits of Human Life." [Repeated at South Hingham, Jan. 14, 1834.] 1833, Nov. 10. Address before the Sunday School of the First Parish, Hingham. 1835, July 4. Oration before the Citizens of Quincy, Mass. 1835, Sept. 1. Address before the Philermenian Society, Brown Univer- si ty. 1835, Sept 28. Address at the 200th Anniversary of the Settlement of Hingham. 183- Address before the Plymouth County Agricultural Society. 1846,Sept. 16. Address before the Phi Beta Kappa Society, Brown University. 1865. Notes oil the Lincoln Families of Massachusetts. 1867, Sept. 25. Address at the Dedication of the Hall of the Hingbam Agricultural and Horticultural Society. 1870, June 17. Address at the Dedication of the Soldiers' Monument, Hingham. 1880. Memoir of Rev. Charles Brooks. Mr. Lincoln always lived in Hingham, where he died Dec. 1, 1881. SOLOMON LINCOLN [11. 474], the soil of Solomon and Mehitablo (Lincoln) Lincoln was born in Hinglialn, Aug. 14, 1838. After attending private schools in Hingham and the Derby Academy, lie was fitted for college at the private school of Mr. David B. Towel', in Boston, under the tuition of Mr. Ephraim W. Gurney, subsv- quently a professor and member of the Corporation of Harvard !~o~lFge., He entered the sophomore class of Harvard College in Native and Resident Lawyers. 337 In February, 1858, lie was appointed a tutor in Harvard College. This position be occupied until July, 1863, having been first a tator in Greek and Latin, then in ~Ireek, and finally in Mathe- boring flin list year of his tutorsbiD he attended the Harvard Law School, and received the degree of LL.B. in 1864. Jan. 26, 1864, be entered the law office of Stephen 13. Ives, Jr., in Salem, Mass. Ile was admitted to the bar Oct. 20, 1864, and remained in Mr. Ives's office until July, 1865, when lie was re- coived by that gentleman as his partner. The 6m of Ives and Lincoln was cuPged in business in Salem until Jan. 1, 1867. At that time they- opened an office in Boston and continued practice in both places until Fell. 1, 1882, when the firin was dissolved. Mr. George L. Huntress was a partner dur- ing, the last four years, the firin name being Ives, Lincoln, and Huntress. Until 1881 Mr. Lincoln's residence was in Salem. Since that finic lie has been a resident of Boston. While in Salem lie was a member of the School Committee. Mr. Lincoln was aide-de-camp to Governor Talbot, with the 11ink of colonel, in 1874, and aid and chief of staff to the same in 1879. Ho was -,in overseer of Harvard Collelge from 1882 to 1889 re-elected in 1890, and sinal, 1890 president, of the Ward. Ili 1879 lie was appointed by Governor Talbot a commissioner 1.) represent Massachusetts at a inecting of the governors of the ori,,irial thirteen States, at Yorktown, Va. lit 1881 lie attended I Ile Centennial Celebration at Yorktown, Va., as commissioner, in t1w suite of Governor Long, who was also one of his college class- 111:00s. Ile delivered an address at the celebration of the 250th anni- N ersary of the settlement of Hiul-ham, Sept. 15, 1885). Ile is a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, the ,knivrican Antiquarian Society, and a trustee of Derby Academy. HP.NRY At. LISLF [111. 22] studied law in the office of Shearjashub IL)urlie, in Hingham, and remained here after Mr. Bourne removed 1:~ Boston, practising law for five or six years, and then removed t Milton, and finally to Boston. But little is known of him, and fliore is a tradition that lie went to the West Indies. Ile delivered Ml oration before the inhabitants of Ilingluma on the death of Washington, Feb. 22, 1800. His office was tit first in Mr. Bourne's 11"Ld office, on the northeast side of Broad Bridge, and afterwards ill P.ring's building, on the opposite side. JoiiN D. LONG [111. 25], the son of Zadoc and Julia Temple hi % is) Long, was born in Bucktield, Ate., Oct. 27, 18386 11 is V.1111Y education wag ill the common schools of bi- native town, ;1114 lit Hebron (Maine) Academy, where lie fitted for college. Ile was graduated at Harvard'College in 1857, with high rank, ill :1 chiss containing more than the usual number of good scholars. A t I or gniduating lie was principal of the We-,tford (Mass.) Acad- 11 for ~%~-o ~ears. Ile has since been a trustee of that academy, .l ~ ~ ~, - I_I -I - __ I - 838 11istory of Hinghain. Ili the fall of 1859 he entered the law office of Sidney Bartlett, Esq., in Boston. In the fall of 1860 lie entered the Harvard Law School, and remained there until May, 1861. Returning to Maine, 1 1-- :-, YI., ~4 " - ~1' ~ f " - , f"'. , ~1' ~'-+ +; lie 61,11MIeU MW III I '~. -6 -- j 1-1 . - .1 1 1.-1 lie occupied the position of usher in the Boston Latin School. In the spring of 1860. he opened a law office in Buckfield, Me. In the fall of that year lie came to Boston and spent the winter in the offices of Peteg W. Chandler and Charles Levi Woodbury. In May, 1863, lie went into the office of Stillman B. Allen, Esq., and in i867 became his partner, the firm name being Allen and Long. This partnership with Mr. Allen continued until Mr. Long be- came licut.-governor in 1879. Ili the summers of 1867 and 1869 he lived in Hingham, and in 1869 lie made Hingham his perma- Dent residence. He has been a member of the School Committee, a trustee of Derby Academy, and of the Hingham Public Library. lie was representative to the General Court from the First Plymouth District in 1875, 1876, 1877, and 1878, and during the last three of those years was speaker of the House of Representa- tives. He was lieut.-governor of Massachusetts in 1879, and governor in 1880, 1881, and 1882. He represented the Second Massachusetts Congressional District in the 48th, 49th, and 50th Congresses, being first elected in 1882. He is a member of numerous societies and clubs, including the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the New England His- torie-Genealogical Society, and many others. He received the degree of LL.D. from Harvard University ill 1880. His publications are enumerated in the chapter on 11 I'll])- lications." His pen has Dever been idle, and a list of all his numerous orations and addresses would of itself fill a volume. Mr. Long's public life and services are too well known to need any eulogiurn in this history. In 1889 be resumed the practice of his profession in Boston, returning to all association with his former partners, under the firm name of Allen, Long, and Hemenway. ABNER LORING [111. 36], son of Peter Loring, was born in Hill-,, ham July 21, 1786, and was graduated at Harvard College ill 1807. He studied law in the office of Hon, Ebenezer Gay in Hingliam, and commenced practice in Dorchester, Mass. Mr. Loring was possessed of an unexceptionable character for fairlies, and integrity. The hopes of his becoming distinguished in Ilk profession were cut off by his early death, July 18, 1814. 11 i, death occurred 11 when his diligence in the porsuit of knowled.L'.. and his integrity and skill in his professional dutieB had gain'-,, universal respect and confidence, and opened the fairest prospt'd of an lionorable and lucrative establishment " in his profession JAcon H. LOUD [111. 42] was born in Hingham, Feb. 5. 1402 and was the son of Thorras and Lydia (Hersey) Loud. Ill, filloi for college at the Derby Academy under Rev. Daniel Killi6ill. He entered Brown University in 1818, and was graduat(d ill 11~ Native and Resident Lawyers. 339 aI Ile commenced practice nd was ~ admitted to the bar in 1825. in Plymouth, Mass., Sept. 1, 1825. June 1, 1830, lie was all- pointed register of probate, which office lie held until 1852. Ile was State treasurer from 18.);3 to 1855, and from 1866 to 1871 ; representative from Plymouth in 1863, and State senator in 1864 and 1865 ; president of Old Colony Bank, Plymouth, 1855-1865 ; president of the Plymouth Savings Bank, 1872-1880 ; director Of the Old Colony Railroad Cornpany ; actuary of the Now England Trust Company, Boston, 18 10-1879. Ile delivered an oration it] 11in.ghain, July 4, 1823. lie died in Boston Feb. 2, 1880. Mr. Lend was uniformly courteous in manner, a kind-hearted counsel- lot-, a faithful custodian of private trusts, and a man of rectitude, industry, and conscientious fidelity in all the positions in which lie was placed. JOHN OTIS [111. 102] was born in Hin.-liam in 1657. He moved to Barnstable in 1686, where lie died Sept. 23, 1727. Ile was It distinguished lawyer, for eighteen years a colonel of militia, twenty years representative, twenty-one years a member of the council, and for thirteen years chief justice of the Court of Common Vleas and judge of probate. Ile wasithe father of James Otis, and grandfather of James Otis 11 the patriot," both well known in connection with the his- tory of the country. BENJAMIN PRArr [111. 116], son of Aaron Pratt, was born Ilarch 13, 1710-11, in that part of Hingliani now included with- in the limits of Coliasset. Ile was graduated it Harvard College in 1737. He studied law with Auclimuty or Gridley, or both, and commenced practice in Boston. For several years he. was one o Ihe Boston representatives in the General Court, aild was fearles and independent in support of those measures lie thought to 1) just. lie was a man of strong intellect and decided traits o Character, qualities which made him conspicuous at the bar. If 12::Iined the friendship of Governor Pownid, and by his influene %%:is appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court of New York (it the occasion of his separation from the S uffolk'Bar, the meal hi-i's seat him an address, which spoke in affectionate terms of Iii 1~-,rth as a mail and a lawyer.. Chief Justice Pratt hoped to spend the closing years of his lif( in New Emgland, for lie was possessed of all the pride of bein :I New Fngland man, but death came to him cre lie realized thi Imid anticipation. He died in Now York Jan. 5, 1763. I [is talents were unq i test ioned. Ile was a man of great learn iw-,, and wrote much in prose lind poetry in I classical and schol- ok stile. Ile made an extensive collection of mro docunient vlaling to the history of New England, and hoped to write it ilistlay, but flult hope lie did not Ike to see fulfilled. EloVARD B. PRATT, 8011 Of Samuel L. and Alary L. (Bilgle.v) Pl;itt, was born in Boston, Dee. 22, 1866. The fainil - v nioNed t Binuhani in 1879. He attended the publieschools,and was fitted 340 History of Hingham. four years at Harvard College, where lie was graduated in 1888 studied law in the office of Richardson & Hale, Boston, and at the llostioi University Law School, where be received the degree of LL.B. in 1891 ; was admitted to the bar Jan. 17, 1891, and has offices in Hingham and Boston. DAVID TRAXTER [111. 237] was the son of Joseph B. and Sally (Gill) Tbaxter, and was born in Hingham March 24, 1824. Ile was educated in the schools of this town, and learned the trade of a silversmith in his father's shop ; but pursued his studies, partly under the tuition of Preceptor Luther B. Lincoln, and afterwards at the Harvard Law School. He obtained his legal education by his own exertions, and with the aid of his brothers, and entered the office of Sidney Bartlett, Esq., the eminent lawyer of Boston. .His office was in connection with Mr. Bartlett's during his entire professional career, until his death, which occurred June 10, 1878. Mr. Thaxter never Sought or held public office. His life was un- Ostentatious and somewhat retired. His reading was extensive and varied, and lie was a man of broad and liberal views. In pro- fessional ability and character lie commanded the entire respect of the members of the bar, and had the confidence of his clients as a barrister of perfect integrity. JOHN TuAXTER [111. 233] was born in Hingham July 6, 1755, and was graduated at Harvard College in 1774. He studied law with (President) John Adams, in Braintree, and in 1776 was ap- pointed deputy secretary to Congress. Afterwards, in the absence of Mr. Thompson, be performed the duties of secretary. In 1779, when Mr. Adams was appointed minister to make a treaty of peace with Great Britain, Mr. Thaxter went with him to Europe, as his private secretary, and with Mr. Adams resided in France and [fol- land. His iDtegrity and fidelity won for him the greatest conf- deuce of Mr. Adams. After peace was confirmed in 1783, the commissioners sent him to America with the charge of presenting the definitive treaty to Congress. In 1784 lie commenced the practice of law in Haverhill, Mass., where be died at an early age. 11 As a lawyer, Mr. Thaxter was eminently respected for thow qualifications the want of which, in some of the profession, has brought a degree of odium upon the whole I order.' A Den olv; system, too delicate by Dature to withstand the imperious taunts of overbearing arrogance, and still more debilitated by disease, dis- appointed the expectations which his strong, manly style of senti- ment had Created, and unhappily rendered him less useful as 'it advocate at the bar than as a counsellor in his chamber. ,at ,~ was rich in the less glaring virtues,-honor, integrity, fidelit.N1 and love of peace. These gained him the esteem and confidence of all." JOHN TELAXTER [111. 235] was the SOD of Quincy Thaxter, and was born in Hingham Nov.4,1793. Hewas graduated from ll:kl- nffi beliezur 6:1:1,