PedigreeIsreal Merrill
M, #826, b. 24 June 1788, d. 31 March 1872
Events
Note
Israel, eldest son of Nathaniel and Mary (Young) Merrill, was born June 24, 1788, in Manchester, where he was a farmer, and died March 31, 1872. He settled on the east bank of the Merrimack river, just below Amoskeag Falls, and was employed by a boating company on the river, and subsequently on his own account, covering a period of many years, and was universally known by the title of Captain Merrill. It is said that he possessed a more comprehensive knowledge of the Merrimack river, its depths and currents, between Lowell and Concord, than any other man of that period. There is a record of a boat race—his boat and another—covering the entire distance from Boston to Concord, and Captain Merrill won the contest by only the "length of a boat or so." He was pilot of the steamer which made its first trip to Concord, in 1817. A man of great muscular strength and wholly without fear, he rescued numerous persons from drowning, to the imminent danger of his own life. The Massachusetts Humane Society presented him an elegant and valuable gold medal, suitably inscribed, for saving the lives of two men and a boy on one occasion. This is still preserved by his descendants. After boating on the river was superseded by the railway, he purchased a farm on the Merrill road, in what is known as the Harvey district of Manchester, where he resided until his death. He was a devoted member of the Congregational Church, and was warmly interested in the general welfare and prosperity of his home town. He was married January 30, 1816, to Nancy Farmer, of Manchester, who died July 15, 1854. Their children were: Mary Ann, Henry Clinton (died young), infant daughter died young, Israel,
Plenry Clinton, Eliza Jane, Sophia Maria, William Parker and Ann Johnson.
1788
181627
30 January 1816
Age: ~26
Birth: estimated 1790
Death: 15 July 1854
187283
Last Edited | 22 July 2011 22:13:54 |
PedigreeNancy Farmer
F, #827, b. estimated 1790, d. 15 July 1854
Events
1790
1816~26
30 January 1816
Age: 27
Birth: 24 June 1788
Death: 31 March 1872
1854~64
Last Edited | 18 March 2025 06:58:59 |
PedigreeCharles Ellsworth
M, #828, b. estimated 1850, d. 9 February 1898
Parents
Events
Last Edited | 30 October 2011 07:34:05 |
PedigreeGeorgia Ellsworth
F, #829, b. 10 July 1849, d. 15 September 1922
Parents

Hamilton Cemetery
Events
Burial
Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
1849
Birth
10 July 1849 | Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, US
1891~42
1891 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
1901~52
1901 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
Georgia Ellsworth and
Edgar Harton Watkins were enumerated on the census of 1901 in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA.
1911~62
1911 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
1921~72
1921 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
192273
Death
15 September 1922 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
Last Edited | 4 January 2020 08:04:47 |
Citations
- [S637] 1891 Census of Canada
- [S638] 1901 Census of Canada
- [S640] 1911 Census of Canada
- [S639] 1921 Census of Canada
- [S643] Ontario Canada Deaths 1869-1938
PedigreeEdgar Harton Watkins
M, #830, b. 9 March 1849
Parents

Edgar Harton Watkins
Events
Burial
Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
1849
Birth
9 March 1849 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
1871~22
Census
1871 | St. Patricks Ward, Hamilton, Ondario, CA
1881~32
Census
1881 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
1891~42
1891 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
1901~52
1901 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
Edgar Harton Watkins and
Georgia Ellsworth were enumerated on the census of 1901 in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA.
1911~62
Census
1911 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
1911~62
1911 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
1921~72
1921 | Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, CA
Last Edited | 4 January 2020 08:04:47 |
Citations
- [S642] 1871 Census of Canada
- [S641] 1881 Census of Canada
- [S637] 1891 Census of Canada
- [S638] 1901 Census of Canada
- [S640] 1911 Census of Canada
- [S639] 1921 Census of Canada
PedigreeHarry Ellsworth Watkins
U, #831, b. estimated 1875
Parents
Events
Last Edited | 28 October 2014 16:56:32 |
PedigreeJames Butler Ellsworth
M, #832, b. estimated 1831
Parents
Events
Last Edited | 28 October 2014 15:23:04 |
PedigreeEmma Jane Forsaith
F, #833, b. 18 June 1850, d. 19 May 1940
Parents

Emma Forsaith, Dorothea Benson, Rufus Benson, last 2 unknown
Events
1850
Birth
18 June 1850 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
187222
16 November 1872 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
Age: 21
Birth: 16 April 1851 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
Death: 23 October 1900 | Somerville, Middlesex, MA, US
1880~30
1880 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
1900~50
1900 | Somerville, Middlesex, MA, US
Emma Jane Forsaith and
Rufus Almon Roys Benson were enumerated on the census of 1900 in Somerville, Middlesex, MA, US.
1907~57
Residence
1907 | Nashua, Hillsborough, NH, US
1911~61
Residence
1911 | Milford, Hillsborough, NH, US
1940~90
Census
1940 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
194089
Death
19 May 1940 | Concord, Merrimack, NH, US
Last Edited | 22 March 2020 09:05:41 |
Citations
- [S555] NH Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947
- [S369] NH Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947
- [S322] U.S. Census - 1880
- [S323] U.S. Census - 1900
- [S488] US City Directories, 1821-1989
- [S631] Milford, NH City Directory
- [S489] US Census, 1940
- [S367] NH Death and Burial Records Index, 1654-1949
PedigreeRufus Almon Roys Benson
M, #834, b. 16 April 1851, d. 23 October 1900
Parents

Emma Forsaith, Dorothea Benson, Rufus Benson, last 2 unknown
Events
1851
Birth
16 April 1851 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
1860~9
Census
1860 | Meredith, Belknap, NH, US
1870~19
Census
1870 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
187221
16 November 1872 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
Age: 22
Birth: 18 June 1850 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Death: 19 May 1940 | Concord, Merrimack, NH, US
1880~29
1880 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
1900~49
1900 | Somerville, Middlesex, MA, US
Rufus Almon Roys Benson and
Emma Jane Forsaith were enumerated on the census of 1900 in Somerville, Middlesex, MA, US.
190049
Death
23 October 1900 | Somerville, Middlesex, MA, US
Last Edited | 3 February 2021 15:02:57 |
Citations
- [S320] U.S. Census - 1860
- [S321] U.S. Census - 1870
- [S555] NH Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947
- [S369] NH Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947
- [S322] U.S. Census - 1880
- [S323] U.S. Census - 1900
- [S572] MA Death Records 1841-1915
PedigreeAlmon Benson
M, #835, b. 8 June 1810, d. 14 September 1884
Parents

Rufus Benson headstone
Events
Religious Affiliation
Almon Benson was affiliated with Congregational.
1810
Birth
8 June 1810 | Jericho, Chittenden, VT, US
184030
Ordination
23 December 1840
Occupation
From 23 December 1840 to 11 November 1863 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
He was a Minister at Congregation Church in Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US, from 23 December 1840 to 11 November 1863.
184534
13 March 1845 | Landaff, Grafton, NH, US
Age: 27
Birth: 24 January 1818 | Landaff, Grafton, NH, US
Death: 20 February 1896 | Landaff, Grafton, NH, US
188474
Death
14 September 1884 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
Last Edited | 29 July 2022 07:28:15 |
Citations
- [S259] The Congregational and Presbyterian Ministry
PedigreeRhoda Amanda Roys
F, #836, b. 24 January 1818, d. 20 February 1896
Parents
Events
1818
Birth
24 January 1818 | Landaff, Grafton, NH, US
184527
13 March 1845 | Landaff, Grafton, NH, US
Age: 34
Birth: 8 June 1810 | Jericho, Chittenden, VT, US
Death: 14 September 1884 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
189678
Death
20 February 1896 | Landaff, Grafton, NH, US
Last Edited | 27 December 2019 14:58:13 |
PedigreeDorothea Mae Benson
F, #837, b. 24 September 1876, d. 7 February 1962
Parents

Dorothea Benson
Events
Occupation
Dorothea Mae Benson was a Seamtress/Wood Carver/Antique Store Owner.
Note
Many talents, a large wooden chest carved by her (originally made by her grandfather Almon Benson) in possession of Phyllis Dearborn, a bookcase carved by her in possession of Lance Dearborn, a large eagle gun/hat rack carved by her in possession of Eric Dearborn, Jr; hand painted plates in the possession of Phyllis Dearborn.
Ms. Benson worked as a seamstress on Fleet Street in Boston for many years before moving back to Center Harbor and opening an antique store in her family home. She made a large number of hooked rugs, specializing in stair runners - completely designed and hooked by her.
Property tax records for town of Center Harbor, NH, for year ending Dec 31,1957
Benson, Dorothea & 2,900. 171.10
Boutwell, Marguerite 2.00
Property tax records for town of Center Harbor, NH for year ending Dec 31, 1953
Benson, Dorothea & Boutwell, Marguerite
Morningside
3,500.
Boutwell, Floyd,
Garage
1,000.
1876
Birth
24 September 1876 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
1880~4
Census
1880 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
1900~24
Census
1900 | Sommerville, Middlesex, MA, US
She was enumerated on the census of 1900 in Sommerville, Middlesex, MA, US.
1910~34
Census
1910 | Milford, Hillsborough, NH, US
1920~44
Census
1920 | Boston, Suffolk, MA, US
She was enumerated on the census of 1920 in Boston, Suffolk, MA, US.
1940~64
Census
1940 | Center Harbor, Belknap, NH, US
196285
Death
7 February 1962 | Sebastian, Indian River, FL, US
Last Edited | 27 November 2022 05:18:52 |
Citations
- [S990] General Society of Mayflower Descendents, Mayflower Families Through 5 Generations, Vol 3, George Soule
- [S322] U.S. Census - 1880
- [S323] U.S. Census - 1900
- [S324] U.S. Census - 1910
- [S329] U.S. Census - 1920
- [S489] US Census, 1940
- [S621] FL Death Index, 1877-1998
PedigreeLydia Wilkins
F, #838, b. estimated 1835
Events
1835
Birth
Estimated 1835 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Last Edited | 18 December 2013 19:44:05 |
PedigreeMary Ellsworth
F, #839, b. estimated 1855
Parents
Events
1855
Birth
Estimated 1855 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1880~25
Census
1880 | Hillsboro, Hillsborough, NH, US
Last Edited | 29 December 2019 09:13:09 |
Citations
- [S322] U.S. Census - 1880
PedigreeIsabelle Ellsworth
F, #840, b. estimated 1857, d. 23 April 1929
Parents
Events
1857
Birth
Estimated 1857 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1880~23
Census
1880 | Hillsboro, Hillsborough, NH, US
1900~43
Census
1900 | Hillsboro, Hillsborough, NH, US
1910~53
Census
1910 | Hillsboro, Hillsborough, NH, US
1929~72
Death
23 April 1929 | Hillsboro, Hillsborough, NH, US
Last Edited | 29 December 2019 09:13:09 |
Citations
- [S322] U.S. Census - 1880
- [S323] U.S. Census - 1900
- [S324] U.S. Census - 1910
- [S556] NH Death and Disinterment Records 1754-1947
PedigreeAddie Ellsworth
F, #841, b. estimated 1859
Parents
Events
Last Edited | 30 October 2011 07:29:48 |
PedigreeEdward Gould
M, #842, b. estimated 1855
Events
Last Edited | 30 October 2011 12:13:40 |
PedigreeMary Gould
F, #843, b. estimated 1880
Parents
Events
Last Edited | 30 October 2011 12:13:47 |
PedigreeOliver Nahum Ellsworth
M, #844, b. 17 November 1832, d. 7 November 1918
Parents
Events
1832
Birth
17 November 1832 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
185422
28 November 1854 | Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, US
Age: 17
Birth: 11 December 1836 | Weare, Hillsborough, NH, US
Death: 17 March 1913 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
191885
Last Edited | 28 October 2014 15:23:16 |
PedigreeCaroline Esther Corliss
F, #845, b. 11 December 1836, d. 17 March 1913
Parents
Events
1836
Birth
11 December 1836 | Weare, Hillsborough, NH, US
185417
28 November 1854 | Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, US
Age: 22
Birth: 17 November 1832 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Death: 7 November 1918
191376
Death
17 March 1913 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Last Edited | 19 August 2018 10:20:20 |
PedigreeJonathan Corliss, G
M, #846, b. estimated 1810
Events
1810
Birth
Estimated 1810 | Weare, Hillsborough, NH, US
1851~41
Estimated 9 November 1851
Age: ~36
Birth: estimated 1815 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Last Edited | 19 August 2018 10:20:20 |
PedigreeNancy Goodale
F, #847, b. estimated 1815
Events
1815
Birth
Estimated 1815 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1851~36
Estimated 9 November 1851
Age: ~41
Birth: estimated 1810 | Weare, Hillsborough, NH, US
Last Edited | 18 December 2013 19:44:05 |
PedigreeJames William Ellsworth
M, #848, b. 29 September 1856, d. 10 September 1943
Parents
Events
1856
Birth
29 September 1856 | Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, US
1880~24
Census
1880 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
194386
Death
10 September 1943 | Brookline, Hillsborough, NH, US
Last Edited | 25 August 2024 08:41:42 |
Citations
- [S368] NH Births and Christenings Index, 1714-1904
- [S1334] NH birth Index 1659-1900
- [S322] U.S. Census - 1880
- [S556] NH Death and Disinterment Records 1754-1947
- [S367] NH Death and Burial Records Index, 1654-1949
PedigreeGeorge Franklin Ellsworth
M, #849, b. 10 July 1859, d. 29 March 1951
Parents
Events
1859
Birth
10 July 1859 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1860~1
Census
1860 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1870~11
Census
1870 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1880~21
Census
1880 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
188526
18 November 1885 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Age: 16
Birth: 1 July 1869 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Death: 10 January 1930 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1900~41
1900 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1910~51
1910 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1920~61
1920 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1930~71
1930 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1940~81
Census
1940 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
195191
Death
29 March 1951 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Last Edited | 25 August 2024 08:41:42 |
Citations
- [S1334] NH birth Index 1659-1900
- [S368] NH Births and Christenings Index, 1714-1904
- [S320] U.S. Census - 1860
- [S321] U.S. Census - 1870
- [S322] U.S. Census - 1880
- [S555] NH Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947
- [S369] NH Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947
- [S323] U.S. Census - 1900
- [S324] U.S. Census - 1910
- [S329] U.S. Census - 1920
- [S330] U.S. Census - 1930
- [S489] US Census, 1940
PedigreeEva Eliza Goodale
F, #850, b. 1 July 1869, d. 10 January 1930
Parents
Events
1869
Birth
1 July 1869 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1870~1
Census
1870 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1880~11
Census
1880 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
188516
18 November 1885 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Age: 26
Birth: 10 July 1859 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Death: 29 March 1951 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1900~31
1900 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1910~41
1910 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1920~51
1920 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
1930~61
1930 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
193060
Death
10 January 1930 | Deering, Hillsborough, NH, US
Last Edited | 28 October 2014 17:29:29 |
Citations
- [S321] U.S. Census - 1870
- [S322] U.S. Census - 1880
- [S555] NH Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947
- [S369] NH Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947
- [S323] U.S. Census - 1900
- [S324] U.S. Census - 1910
- [S329] U.S. Census - 1920
- [S330] U.S. Census - 1930
- [S367] NH Death and Burial Records Index, 1654-1949