Appendix D.

POPULATION. FAMILIES. VOTERS' LIST, 1802.

CENSUS STATISTICS-1765-1895.

The Massachusetts state census report for the year 1895 gives the following statistics concerning the population of Amherst :

Families, 1064; males, 2427; females, 2358; population, 4785. The division by villages is as follows:

The following table gives the number of inhabitants in Amherst and adjoining towns as shown by provincial, state and United States censuses from 1765 to 1795:

PROMINENT FAMILIES.

A list of fifty families that have been most prominent in Amherst town affairs since the first settlement would include the following names: Adams, Allen, Baker, Belding, Billings, Blodgett, Boltwood, Bridgman, Chauncey, Church, Clapp, Clark, Coleman, Conkey, Cook, Cooley, Cowls, Cushman, Cutler, Dana, Dickinson, Eastman, Edwards, Field, Gaylord, Goodale, Green, Hastings, Hawley, Ingram, Kellogg, Lee, Marsh, Mattoon, Merrick, Montague, Moody, Morton, Nash, Nutting, Parker, Parsons, Peck, Pomeroy, Roberts, Smith, Strong, Thayer, Warner, Williams. Of these, the families of Boltwood, Chauncey, Church, Cowls, Dickinson, Hawley, Ingram, Nash and Smith had representatives among the "east inhabitants" in 1731. In the following paragraphs reference is made to the person of a given name who appears to have been the first to settle in Amherst, and to others who have given distinction to the family name.

Thomas Adams was taxed in Hadley Third Precinct in 1740. Abner Adams was married May 9, 1754, by Rev. David Parsons. John Adams owned a corn-mill in 1770. John S. and Charles Adams were well-known printers and publishers.

Samuel Allen was among the minor district officers in 1768; Amasa was one of the "minute men" in 1775 and Phineas was, in 1783, one of the incorporators of the Second parish.

Noah Baker, son of Capt. John, of Northampton, was taxed in Hadley Third Precinct in 1742. Elijah, brother to Noah, was a precinct officer in 1760. Osmyn was a noted lawyer; Alfred served the town as selectman and representative, Martin as selectman.

Samuel Belding had a part in the division of lands in Hadley Third Precinct. Hezekiah, son of Samuel, was a soldier in the French war in 1747, became a member of the First church in 1755 and held various town offices. Jonathan served in the war of the Revolution; John was an innkeeper in 1787.

John Billings was a member of the First church in 1759, fought in the war of the Revolution, was one of the founders of the Second parish in 1783. Joel took part in the war of the Revolution and in the Shays rebellion, and was in 1802 a tavern-keeper. Aaron was one of the founders of the Second parish, a captain of militia in 1801.

David Blodgett came to the settlement between 1745 and 1763, took part in the French war and the war of the Revolution; held many town offices.

Samuel Boltwood was one of the original proprietors of Amherst lands, lived in the settlement in 1731, in 1735 was chosen one of the committee to call precinct meetings. Solomon came to the precinct before 1738, took part in the French war, was an innkeeper in 1773. William came to the precinct before 1763, took part in the French war. Ebenezer was an innkeeper in 1782, as was Elijah in 1806 and for many years thereafter. Lucius was a noted lawyer, prominent in town affairs.

Jonathan Bridgman resided in Amherst in 1793; in 1824, was one of the organizers of the South parish.

Richard Chauncey resided in the settlement in 1731, was one of the original members of the First church at its organization in 1739. Charles came to the settlement previous to 1738, took part in the French war in 1758. Josiah took part in the French wars in 1748 and 1760, was a justice of the peace in 1758, an innkeeper and trader in 1759.

Nathaniel Church was a resident in the settlement in 1731, one of the original members of the First church. Benjamin was taxed in the Third Precinct in 1735

Joseph was a resident of the precinct in 1754, was very prominent in town affairs. Preserved Clapp was a resident in the Third Precinct in 1746. Oliver was one of the "minute-men " in 1775, an innkeeper in 1778, one of the incorporators of the Second parish. Oliver M. was a well-known manufacturer.

Simeon Clark was a resident of the Third Precinct in 1749, was a deacon of the First church, held many town offices. Judah fought in the war of the Revolu tion. Elijah was among the incorporators of Amherst Academy in 1816. William S. was president of the Agricultural College.

Nathaniel Coleman was a resident in the Third Precinct previous to 1745, an innkeeper in 1761. Seth, son of Nathaniel, was one of the best-known of Amhers: physicians.

Ithamar Conkey came from Pelham to Amherst about 1817; he was judge of probate his son, Ithamar F., served as district-attorney many years.

Moses Cook was one of the original proprietors of Amherst lands, a resident of the precinct in 1750, an innkeeper in 1779. Westwood, Jr., came to the precinct before 1745.

Daniel Cooley was an innkeeper in 1780, a representative to the General Court in 1787.

John and Jonathan Cowls resided in the settlement in 1731; they were among the original members of the First church. Oliver served in the French war in 1755 and 1758. David and Simeon served in the war of the Revolution and were among the incorporators of the Second parish. Rufus was a famous physician.

Ephraim Cushman was a resident of Amherst in 1789. He and his brother John R. were prominent among the earlier manufacturers of the town.

Robert Cutler removed from Pelham to Amherst in 1787; he and his son Isaac G. were prominent physicians.

Amariah Dana resided in Amherst in 1773. He served in the war of the Revolution, was among the incorporators of the Second parish.

Ebenezer Dickinson resided in the settlement in 1731, was one of the original members of the First church, serving as deacon, served in the French war, was moderator of the first district meeting. Nathaniel was one of the original proprietors of Amherst lands, served in the French war and the war of the Revolution. Nathaniel, Jr. was the town's first delegate to the Provincial Congress. Moses was one of the town's committee of correspondence during the war of the Revolution. John took part in the battle of Bunker Hill; his son, John, was judge of probate. Joseph, Noah and Simeon served in the war of the Revolution and were among the incorporators of the Second parish. Reuben Dickinson led a company to Cambridge at the time of the Lexington alarm. Nathan and Jonathan served in the French war and the war of the Revolution. Elijah served in the war of the Revolution and gave the land for the site of the first buildings of Amherst College. Samuel F. was one of the working founders of Amherst College. Edward and William Austin were lawyers and served each as treasurer of Amherst College. Oliver built and owned the North church meeting-house. Azariah was among the incorporators of the Second parish. Chester was a noted innkeeper. Daniel, Medad and Waitstill served the town as representatives to the General Court. Zebina was for a long time deputy-sheriff. Nathaniel C. was deacon of the South church. Porter served as selectman. Enos was a leading man in the South parish.

Joseph Eastman was a resident of the precinct before 1745; he was prominent in town affairs. Ebenezer served in the war of the Revolution and was one of the

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founders of the Second parish. John was among the liberal contributors to the "charity fund" that served as the foundation of Amherst College. Solomon K. served as selectman.

Jonathan Edwards resided in the precinct in 1735; he served the First church as deacon.

Zechariah Field came to the precinct before 1738. John resided in the precinct in 1741, was an innkeeper in 1768.

Samuel Gaylord resided in the precinct in 1754; William was a resident of the town in 1831, Eleazer in 1835.

Isaac Goodale was a resident of the precinct in 1754, served in the French war and war of the Revolution.

Timothy Green was a resident of the precinct in 1768, served in the war of the Revolution and was one of the incorporators of the Second parish.

Thomas Hastings resided in the precinct in 1753, served in the war of the Revolution. Elijah was an innkeeper in 1768. Moses served in the war of the Revolution, was a prominent member of the First church, served as selectman.

Samuel Hawley resided in the settlement in 1731, was moderator of the first precinct meeting in 1735. Joseph served in the French war. Zechariah served in the war of the Revolution and was a deacon of the Second church.

John Ingram resided in the settlement in 1731, was one of the original members of the First church, served in the French war and war of the Revolution. Elisha was a trader in 1760, an innkeeper in 1789. Samuel served in the French war and in the war of the Revolution. Peter was a well-known manufacturer. Ezra served the town as selectman and representative.

Ebenezer Kellogg was a resident in the settlement in 1731, an innkeeper in 1734, one of the original members of the First church, serving as deacon, a trader in 1764, served in the French war and war of the Revolution. Ephraim was an innkeeper in 1744, a trader in 1764. Nathaniel owned a corn-mill in 1744, was one of the original members of the First church. Martin was an innkeeper in 1771. John was a deacon of the First church and served as selectman. Eleazer served as selectman and representative. Chester was a well-known merchant. Daniel held many town offices. James was a leading manufacturer.

Abner Lee resided in the district in 1769; John and Gideon served in the war of the Revolution, the latter being one of the incorporators of the Second parish. Abner Marsh was a resident of the town in 1788. Jonathan owned a mill in

1794.

Ebenezer Mattoon was a resident of the precinct in 1739. His son, Ebenezer, was distinguished for his many public services. Noah D. was a distinguished lawyer.

James Merrick was a resident of the district in 1760, one of the incorporators of the Second parish. Aaron served as representative to the General Court.

Zebina Montague resided in the town in 1786, was a leading merchant, represented the town in the General Court. George served the first church as deacon. Jonathan Moody resided in the precinct in 1743, served in the French war, held many town offices. Asahel served in the French war. war of the Revolution, was one of the incorporators of the Second parish. Joel, Lemuel served in the Eldad and Medad served in the war of the Revolution. David was a deacon of the South church.

John Morton resided in the precinct before 1738. He was prominent in town affairs, one of the incorporators of the Second parish. Thomas served in the