3398. Thankful Eldredge (Hannah Sears
, Enos
, Daniel
, Paul
, Paul
, Richard
) was born 1808 in
Thankful married Mark Howes, son of Mark Howes and Susannah H Alden, on 11 Dec 1828. Mark was born 23 Jul 1802 in
They had the following children:
3403. Enos Hall (Tamsen Sears , Enos , Daniel , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 1814 in <, 581>.
S.P. May hand note p.91 res Ashfield
Enos married Sally Sears, daughter of Ahira Sears and Aurora Griffith, on 8 Jun 1854. Sally was born 11 Aug 1820 in Ashfield, MA. She was buried in , 1737.
They had the following children:
6139 F i Ellen T Hall was born 1855 in .
3405. Hepsibah Hall (Tamsen Sears , Enos , Daniel , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 1818 in <, 581>. She died 3 Jul 1861 in Ashfield.
test note 2
Hepsibah married Luther Howes, son of Mark Howes and Susannah H Alden, on Oct 1829. Luther was born 13 Mar 1804 in
test note1
Luther and Hepsibah had the following children:
3410. Daniel Sears (Jacob , Edmund , Edmund , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 20 Oct 1797 in Dennis, Barnstable, MA. He died 18 Feb 1840 in E Dennis, MA.
SPM, No 1302
DVR, p 52, b. Daniel Seares; p 170 b., d.; p 227 wife, children, d.
Daniel married Lucy Eldridge, daughter of Daniel Eldridge, on 31 Jan 1822. Lucy was born 1801 in
DVR, p 227, d.
Daniel and Lucy had the following children:
6146 M i Jacob Sears was born 5 May 1823 in Dennis, MA. He died 8 Aug 1871.
Jacob Sears Memorial Library, E Dennis, MA: Jacob lived with his parents,
brother Silas, and his sister Sally, in a two-storey house built in 1820 with a barn attached. It has been said his father Daniel, was a farmer.
Jacob became a very successful business man. he invented a method of
shipping cranberries in casks filled with water, allowing them to arrive in
distant ports perfectly fresh. He was involved in many other ventures
contributing to his success. He married the girl next door - Olive Kelley, the daughter of Stillman Kelley who lived in the white house on Sea St just before Cole Pond Rd.
In the 1850's Jacob and Olive added the three storeys to their house on Sea
St opposite Pleasant St. The large south parlor is the full width of the
addition and was used by Sears for many social events, as they enjoyed
entertaining.
Unfortunately, he died at the age of 47 years. His will was filed for
probate on 12 Sep 1871: "After the said Olive F Sears is no longer my widow,
either by death or otherwise, I give and bequeath all that may remain of my
property for the benefit of the inhabitants of E Dennis and vicinity for
educational purposes. One third of said property to be appropriated for a
building and appurtenances which shall be located on Quivett Neck in E Dennis, and the other two-thirds to be a fund for the support of said institution, the interest of said fund to be so appropriated. The whole to be under the exclusive control of the inhabitants of Quivet Neck."
After the death of Olive Sears, the legislature on 20 Mar 1908, passed Acts
1908 Chapter 254, creating the Jacob Sears Memorial Library Corporation, naming Henry H Sears, C Walter Hall and Prince Crowell, and their successors,
Incorporators and Trustees for the purpose of maintaining the library of which they were Trustees under Jacob Sears' will.
!Barns co. Hist shows m. 1869
Dennis, Cape Cod, p 504-5
SPM, No 2581
DVR, p 227, b., d.Jacob married Olive F Kelly, daughter of Stillman Kelley and Olive Howes Sears, on 29 Apr 1860. Olive was born 18 Jul 1840 in Harwich, MA. She died 1893.
S.P. May p.387 She lives in E Dennis. She compiled the family tree which was published in 1870.
Dennis, Cape Cod, p 504
+ 6147 M ii Silas Sears 6148 F iii Sally Eldridge Sears was born 2 Feb 1830 in Dennis, MA. She died 14 Jun 1908.
S.P. May p.387(No 2583) Lives in E Dennis
DVR, p 228, b., d. shows Sally Eldridge Sears (Chapman)[sic]** ** She m. a ChapmanSally married David S Chapman. David was born 1826 in .
3411. Nathan Foster Sears (Jacob , Edmund , Edmund , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 26 Sep 1800 in E Dennis, MA. He died 1 Aug 1848 in E Dennis, MA.
S.P. May p.387(No 1303) Child of Nathan Sears and wife died 24 Sep 1831, ae 4 years (TR)
Mayflower Index: No. 29,994 Nathan F; spouse Susanna Howes; father Jacob
DVR, p 52, b.; p 170 b., d.
Nathan married Susanna Howes, daughter of Judah Howes and Thankful Howes, on 30 Jan 1823. Susanna was born 2 Feb 1803 in Dennis, MA. She died in Newark, NJ.
Cape Cod Library of Hist Gen - p 847, desc of Jeremiah Howes, Thankful died when the children were young.
Nathan and Susanna had the following children:
+ 6149 M i Judah Howes Sears 6150 F ii Thankful Howes Sears was born 20 Jun 1829 in Dennis, MA. She died 18 Jul 1829 and was buried in , 2585. + 6151 M iii Nathan Norris Sears 6152 F iv Susanna Howes "Susie" Sears was born 28 Jul 1834 in Dennis, MA. was buried in , 2587.
S.P. May p.387 Lives in Peru, FL
Cape Cod Library of Hist Gen - p 847, desc of Jeremiah Howes, Susie wife of Jesse Hall.
Susanna married Jesse S Hall. Jesse was born 1830 in .
3414. Elizabeth F Sears (Jacob , Edmund , Edmund , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 25 Nov 1806 in Dennis, MA and was christened 28 Dec 1806.
DVR, p 52, 170, b.
Elizabeth married Thomas Sears, son of Reuben Sears and Abigail Vincent, on 5 Oct 1826 in E Dennis, MA. Thomas was born 11 Dec 1797 in Harwich, MA and was christened 4 Feb 1798. He died 23 Apr 1873 in Brewster, MA.
SPM p.244 Thomas Sears was well known, and loved by all.
His death was, as his life, calm and peaceful, with a full assurance that he was ready.Yarmouth Register, 26 Apr 1873, Deaths - In Brewster, 23d inst, Thomas Sears, aged 75 years, 4 mos.
Thomas and Elizabeth had the following children:
+ 6153 F i Elizabeth F Sears is printed as #3753. 6154 M ii Thomas Sears is printed as #3754. + 6155 M iii Charles Sears is printed as #3755. + 6156 M iv David H Sears is printed as #3756. + 6157 M v Thomas D Sears is printed as #3757.
3416. Bethany Sears (Judah , Edmund , Edmund , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 29 Sep 1799 in Dennis, MA. She died 22 Oct 1824 and was buried in , 1308.
SPMN p.234
!BIRTH-FATHER-DEATH: DENNIS, MA VITAL RECORDS, Vol I; 1793-1900; Plymouth,
General Society of mayflower Descendants, 1993; p 169; Cape Cod Genealogical
Society-ISBN 0-930270-26-6;CONFLICT: #b. Sep 27 1799Mayflower Index: N. 29,902 Bethany; spouse Eli Howes; father Judah
Bethany married Eli Howes, son of Stephen Howes and Temperance Howes, on 27 Oct 1818. Eli was born 9 Jul 1793 in
They had the following children:
3417. Ebenezer "Eben" Sears Capt (Judah , Edmund , Edmund , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 3 Jul 1802 in Dennis, MA and was christened 18 Jul 1802. He died 26 Dec 1858 in Charleston, SC.
SPM No 1309
SPM hand notes styled him as "Capt." also p.387 shows his name as Eben w/o abbreviationShipmasters of Cape Cod by H.C. Kittredge p.41 Capt Ebenezer Sears, of
Yarmouth, was we are told, the first American to take a merchant vessel around the Cape of Good Hope.SPM Typescript p. 397-Mr Sears rem to Boston and later to Hyde Park
Mayflower Index: No. 29,925 Eben; spouse Joanna Horton; father Judah
DVR p 236, b. June 3d 1829
Ebenezer married Joanna Horton, daughter of Zebina Horton, on 12 Sep 1826 in , By Rev Cogswell. Joanna was born 19 Jan 1803 in
d. ae 93.4.8
Ebenezer and Joanna had the following children:
+ 6161 F i Mary Horton Sears + 6162 M ii Eben Thaxter Sears Capt 6163 F iii Joanna Sears was born 8 May 1832 in Dennis, MA.
SPM p.388(No 2590) No children
DVR p 236 b.
Joanna married John T Duncan on 5 Oct 1855. John was born 1828 in Rutland, VT. + 6164 F iv Sarah Sears
3418. Judah Jr Sears (Judah , Edmund , Edmund , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 17 Nov 1804 in Dennis, MA. He died 16 Sep 1878 in Boston, MA.
SPM p.388(No 1310) Judah Sears removed to Boston in 1835, and became a well-known builder and contractor, continuing in business till 1870, when he was compelled to retire on account of the distressing complaint, asthma, with which he had been afflicted for fifty years.
He erected some of the best buildings in Boston; the Chickering Piano Factory, and Gilmore's Coliseum.
He had a peculiar fancy for building high steeples.
He will be remembered by his associates as a man of large and muscular build, and reckless of danger, of which many incidents could be related.
He was one of six to organize the Methodist Society in South Boston, of whom he was the last survivor.
Those who have heard the story of their early struggles, will know how much
he loved, by what he gave.
He was a Rep. in Mass Leg, 1859 and 1860, and died venerable in character and years.DENNIS, MA VITAL RECORDS, Vol I; 1793-1900; Plymouth, General
Society of mayflower Descendants, 1993; p 243; Cape Cod Genealogical
Society-ISBN 0-930270-26-6; Births and Deaths Early 1700s to Date: Part I page 209; Judah Sears Jr and his wife Prissila, A record of their children
Jabez Howes Feby 1 1829
Judah Russel Oct 24 1830
Zenas Nov 23d 1833
Judah married Priscilla Hall Howes, daughter of Jabez Howes and Huldah Crowell, on 4 Oct 1827 in Dennis, MA. Priscilla was born 5 Oct 1805 in Dennis, MA. She died 24 Jan 1892.
DVR Prissila
Judah and Priscilla had the following children:
+ 6165 M i Jabez Howes Sears 6166 M ii Judah Russel Sears was born 24 Oct 1830 in Dennis, MA. He died 15 Nov 1853.
S.P. May p.388(No 2593) Lived in Boston
DVR p 243 b.Judah married Cynthia H Hall on 29 Dec 1852 in Dennis, Pub.. Cynthia was born 1831 in . + 6167 M iii Zenas Sears 6168 F iv Elizabeth A Sears was born 7 Aug 1838 in Boston, MA. was buried in , 2595. Elizabeth married E James. E James was born 1834 in . + 6169 F v Lorie Howes Sears
3420. Sally Sears (Judah , Edmund , Edmund , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 12 Jan 1809 in Dennis, MA. was buried in , 1312.
S.P. May p.235 Rem to Dudley, MA
Sally married Ralph Dwight on 9 May 1836. Ralph was born 30 Jul 1809 in Thompson, CT.
They had the following children:
3421. Lydia Sears (Judah , Edmund , Edmund , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 14 Dec 1812 in Dennis, MA. She died 16 Feb 1888 in W Brewster, MA and was buried in , 1313.
Lydia married Nathan Foster on 4 Jul 1833. Nathan was born 6 Mar 1807 in W Brewster, MA.
They had the following children:
3422. Betsy Paine Sears (Judah , Edmund , Edmund , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 14 Apr 1816 in Dennis, MA. was buried in , 1314.
BIRTH-FATHER-DEATH: DENNIS, MA VITAL RECORDS, Vol I; 1793-1900; Plymouth,
General Society of mayflower Descendants, 1993; p 169; Cape Cod Genealogical
Society-ISBN 0-930270-26-6;CONFLICT: lists middle name as Price
Betsy married (1) Prince Crowell, son of Paul Crowell and Sally Sears. Prince was born 3 Dec 1812 in
Betsy also married (2) Ellis M Swift on 10 Jan 1841. Ellis was born about 1798 in Bourne, MA. He died 7 Oct 1876.
They had the following children: