Epsom History Genealogy



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Benjamin Marden and Deliverance Knowles




Husband Benjamin Marden

           Born: Feb 4, 1751 - Rye, NH
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         Father: Benjamin Marden
         Mother: Rebecca Whidden


       Marriage: Jan 23, 1817

   Other Spouse: Hannah Moses Rand - Jan 26, 1772 - Rye, NH




Wife Deliverance Knowles

           Born: Oct 26, 1751
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           Died: Oct 17, 1821
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         Father: Joseph Knowles
         Mother: Love Brackett



   Other Spouse: Simon Johnson



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George A. Lear and Ella Delora Knowles




Husband George A. Lear

           Born: Abt 1843 - Epsom, NH
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           Died: 1869
         Buried:  - Pineground Cemetery, Chichester, NH
       Marriage: Nov 3, 1864




Wife Ella Delora Knowles

           Born: Apr 17, 1850
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           Died: Oct 19, 1900 - Chichester, NH 1
         Buried:  - Pineground Cemetery, Chichester, NH


         Father: Francis Locke Knowles
         Mother: Sarah W. Locke



   Other Spouse: Edwin H. Blood



Children
1 F Ida D. Lear

           Born: Jan 15, 1866 - Concord, NH
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           Died: Jan 3, 1894 - Chichester, NH 1
         Buried:  - Pineground Cemetery, Chichester, NH
         Spouse: Charles N. Buzzell
           Marr: Jul 25, 1882 - Chichester, NH



2 F Georgia Anna Lear

           Born: Oct 18, 1867 - Concord, NH
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           Died: Dec 7, 1937 - Chichester, NH
         Buried:  - Pineground Cemetery, Chichester, NH
         Spouse: Joseph T. Marston
           Marr: Jan 17, 1886 - Chichester, NH




General Notes: Husband - George A. Lear

Enlisted at Manchester for the Civil War, age 22, 6 ft tall, blue eyes and dark hair. Born Epsom, resided Concord, NH, shoemaker.

Also seen as George H. Lear
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Ellen Nancy Knowles




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Wife Ellen Nancy Knowles

           Born: Oct 27, 1843
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         Father: Joseph Knowles
         Mother: Betsey Smith





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Samuel Dennett Nutter and Esther Knowles




Husband Samuel Dennett Nutter

           Born: Sep 6, 1806 - Barnstead, NH
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           Died: 1890 - Barnstead, NH
         Buried:  - River View Cemetery, Barnstead, NH


         Father: John D. Nutter
         Mother: Hannah Dennett


       Marriage: 1833

   Other Spouse: Ruth Morril Knowles - Jul 5, 1836




Wife Esther Knowles

           Born: Sep 14, 1815 - Epsom, NH
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           Died: Jan 2, 1835 - Epsom, NH
         Buried:  - Knowles Cemetery, Epsom, NH


         Father: Jonathan Knowles
         Mother: Margaret Locke





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1 M Josiah K. Nutter

           Born: Abt 1835 - Epsom, NH
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         Spouse: Mary Hill




General Notes: Wife - Esther Knowles

Locke Genealogy gives the year of birth as 1812 - Knowles Genealogy as Sept. 14, 1815. Locke also says she married a Nutter, but gives no first name, Knowles gives no marraige information. Neither have it all correct, but Locke has it closer. The headstone in the Knowles Cemetery where she is buried lists "Esther, wife of Samuel D., died Jan. 2, 1835, age 21 years, 3 months." This would give credence to the Locke marraige and the 1812 date of birth. Samuel D. Nutter than married her step sister Ruth (Jonathan Knowles and second wife Ruth Philbrick). A son, Charles D. Nutter, son of Samuel D. and Ruth M. is also buried in the Knowles Cemetery.

Dover Gazette & Strafford Advertiser 2-3-1835 ESTHER NUTTER (Knowles)

In Barnstead, of consumption, on the 2nd ult Mrs. Ester Nutter, wife of Samuel D. Nutter, aged 21 years and three months. Daughter of Jonathan Knowles of Epsom

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William Locke and Esther Knowles




Husband William Locke

           Born: Apr 9, 1776 - Rye, NH
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           Died: Mar 3, 1841 - Irasburg, VT
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         Father: David Locke
         Mother: Hannah Lovering


       Marriage: Oct 23, 1800 - Epsom, NH




Wife Esther Knowles

           Born: Nov 29, 1781 - Concord, NH 2
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           Died: Jan 3, 1874 - Irasburg, VT
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         Father: Simon Knowles
         Mother: Deborah Langmaid





Children
1 F Anna Lovering Locke

           Born: Jul 13, 1801
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2 M Simon Knowles Locke

           Born: Nov 2, 1802
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3 F Sarah Knowles Locke

           Born: Jan 8, 1804
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4 F Nancy Locke

           Born: May 26, 1806
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5 M William Lovering Locke

           Born: Jan 18, 1808
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6 F Lydia Locke

           Born: Aug 9, 1810
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7 M John Locke

           Born: May 19, 1811
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8 F Florenda Locke

           Born: Oct 22, 1812
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9 F Finetta Locke

           Born: Jun 22, 1816
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10 F Filenda Locke

           Born: Apr 7, 1818
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11 F Emaline Locke

           Born: Dec 2, 1819
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12 M Albion Locke

           Born: Apr 28, 1822 - Lyman, NH
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           Died: Sep 4, 1902 - Epsom, NH
         Buried:  - McClary-Epsom, NH Center Cemetery, Epsom, NH
         Spouse: Mary Anna Locke
           Marr: Jun 15, 1848 - Epsom, NH




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Abner J. Sanborn and Esther Jane Knowles




Husband Abner J. Sanborn

           Born: Aug 27, 1833 - Springfield, NH 3
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           Died: Apr 11, 1911 - Hooksett, NH 3
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         Father: Richard Sanborn
         Mother: Alice Collins


       Marriage: Jun 16, 1861 - Strafford, NH




Wife Esther Jane Knowles

           Born: 1834 - Epsom, NH 3
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         Father: Josiah Knowles
         Mother: Unknown





Children
1 F Sarah Isabelle Sanborn

           Born: Feb 18, 1863 - Springfield, NH
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           Died: Dec 29, 1915 - Hooksett, NH
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         Spouse: Howe




General Notes: Husband - Abner J. Sanborn

Of Springfield


General Notes: Wife - Esther Jane Knowles

Her father died intestate, with no wife being mentioned, and his father Jonathan suggested that "brother-on-law" Samuel D. Nutter administer the will. On Jan. 22, 1850, a "minor over 14" petitioned that Francis Locke of Epsom, NH be her guardian, being the daughter of Josiah "late of Epsom, NH." In the 1850 census, Esther, age 16, was indeed with Francis and Mary Locke.


Notes: Marriage

Marriage intention filed in Epsom, NH, June 15, 1861. Marriage date from records of Rev. L.B. Tasker
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George H. Piper and Etta M. Knowles




Husband George H. Piper




           Born: Jun 6, 1843 - Allenstown, NH
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           Died: Apr 22, 1923 - Epsom, NH
         Buried:  - McClary-Epsom, NH Center Cemetery, Epsom, NH


         Father: Gardiner W. Piper
         Mother: Mariah H. Dustin


       Marriage: Aug 22, 1914 - Northwood, NH

   Other Spouse: Betsey Caroline Langley - After 1867




Wife Etta M. Knowles

           Born: Abt 1854 - Northwood, NH
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           Died: May 9, 1927 - Epsom, NH
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         Father: David Knowles
         Mother: Mary N. Batchelder



   Other Spouse: Harris



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General Notes: Husband - George H. Piper

Buried in the Piper/Hall plot, McClary Cemetery, Epsom, NH. 79-8-18
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Experience Knowles




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Wife Experience Knowles

           Born: Apr 14, 1758
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         Father: James Knowles
         Mother: Experience Chamberlain





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Ezekiel Knowles and Mary Wedgwood




Husband Ezekiel Knowles

           Born: Jun 29, 1687 - Hampton, NH
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         Father: John Knowles
         Mother: Susanna Page?


       Marriage: Jan 31, 1712




Wife Mary Wedgwood

           Born: Apr 5, 1694
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         Father: David Wedgwood
         Mother: Hannah Hobbs





Children
1 M Amos Knowles

           Born: Nov 4, 1722 - Rye, NH
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         Spouse: Elizabeth Libbey
           Marr: Oct 11, 1744 - Rye, NH



2 M David Knowles

           Born: Sep 1, 1725 - Rye, NH
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           Died: Mar 10, 1806 - Northwood, NH
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         Spouse: Deborah Palmer




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Ezekiel Knowles




Husband Ezekiel Knowles

           Born: Dec 15, 1799
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         Father: Isaac Knowles
         Mother: Olive Knowles






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Sources


1 Chichester NH Town Records.

2 Epsom, NH Town Records.

3 Hooksett Town Records.


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