Hannah Phipps and Benjamin Lynde
Benjamin Lynde
At the death of his father John
on July 10, 1756, Josiah Converse was named his guardian. (Worcester
Co. Probate Records).
Revolutionary War - Captain Wm.
Toogood's Co., Col. Thomas Nixon's Regt. dated Highlands June
12, 1779. Promoted from Ensign May 9, 1778. Furloughed by Gen.
McDougall February 5, 1779 for 54 days, and "remains sick."
Appears with rank of Lieutenant on Continental Army pay accounts
in Col. Nixon's Regt. for service from Jan 1 to Oct 14 1780. Reported
by Captain Japeth Daniel's Co., resigned October 14, 1780. Fought against
the British in the Battles of Saratoga and Harlem Heights.
Continental Army pay accounts
show he served from Jan 1, 1777 to Dec 31, 1779; reported as serving
16 months 10 days as Ensign, 19 months 20 days as Lieutenant.
"I, Sarah Henshaw of Brookfield
in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
widow having seventy-six years of age last March testify and
say that I was present at the marriage of my sister now Hannah Lyne
to Benjamin Lynde said Marriage was solemnized and performed at my
father's House whose name was John Phipps in Brookfield in the month
of January 1771 by the Reverend Doctor Fisk D.D. then a settled minister
in said Brookfield. I was fourteen years of age in March after said
marriage. Ater said marriage said Benjamin Lynde and my sister
resided and lived together as man and wife in that part of Brookfield
which is now North Brookfield until the commencement of the revolutionary
War and until the close of said War with the exception of the absence
of my said brother-in-law who on its commencement enlisted as a Sergeant
and went to (Roxbury) and was absent at that place as near as I remember
about one year during which time I went and lived with my sister Lynde in
North Brookfield. I understood that my said brother-in-law enlisted during
the war and I know that he was from home the principal part if not all
the time during the continuance of the war and will recollect of his coming
home on a furlow wearind dress of a Lieutenant and he said at that time
that he had a Lieutenant's commission but I do not recollect seeing
it. After the close of the war said Benjamin Lynde and wife, my
sister moved and left Brookfield for the town of ____dish in the State
of Vermont. After I was married to Henshaw late of Brookfield now deceased
which took place the 23rd day of April 1784. I with my husband
visited my said sister Lynde and her husband Benjamin Lynde at said town
of ____dish, Vermont, and was with them three or four days. I understood
that they afterward left said town of ___dish and went to reside in the
town of Springfield, Vermont, but I never saw them there. I am very
feeble and confined to my bed in consequence of a fall and I can not write
my name...her mark. Worcester Co. Brookfield
October 10, 1836.
Burial: Summer Hill Cemetery, Springfield, Windsor Co., Vermont.
Aaron Phipps Lynde
Know all men by these presents
that I, Benjamin Lynde of Springfield in the County of Windsor
and state of Vermont, in consideration of the sum of five hundred
dollars received to my full satisfaction of Aaron P. Lynde of Springfield
in the County and State aforesaid, the receipt whereof I do hereby
acknowledge, have, give, granted, bargained and sold, and by these
presents do give, bargain, sell, ____, release, convey, and confirm
unto the said Aaron P. Lynde, his heirs and assigns forever 4 certain
pieces or parcels of land, situate lying and being in Springfield aforesaid
and described as follows, viz, 1st piece being the same Elliot Lynde
deeded to me the 3rd day of April AD 1805 excepting 20 acres which I conveyed
to Thomas Marble by my deed bearing date the 10th day of May, AD 1815 and
recorded in Vol. 5, p. 244 of Springfield Records
& said Elliot's deed recorded in Vol. 3, p. 194 of same record.
2nd piece being the same which Thomas Marble conveyed to me by his
deed bearing date the 10th day of May, AD 1815 & recorded in Vol.
5, p. 244 of Springfield Records. 3rd piece being the same that
James Litchfield conveyed to me by his deed bearing date the 20th
September AD 1817 & recorded in Vol. 5, p. 370 of Springfield Records,
-- and the 4th piece being the same that Elisha Bisbee (?Bixby?) adm.
on Elijah Bisbee's estate conveyed to me by his deed bearing date the
10th September AD 1817 & recorded in Vol. 5, p. 380 & 381 of Springfield
Records. Reference being had to the aforesaid deeds for more particular
description of premises --- To have and to hold the said granted premises,
with all appurtenances thereof to the said Aaron
P. Lynde his heirs and assisgns to his and their own proper use,
benefit and (behalf) forever. And I the said Benjamin Lynde
do for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators covenant to and
with the said Aaron P. Lynde his heirs, administrators and assigns,
that at and until the ensealing of these presents I am will (suited)
of the premises in fee simple, that I have good right and lawful authority
to bargain and sell the same in the manner and for above written, that
they are free and clear of all incumbrances, and that I will warrant and
defend the same against all lawful claims and demands of any person or
persons whatsoever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this second day of February, Anno Domini one thousand eight
hundred and twenty-two.
1840 Census VT - Springfield,
Windham Co. 1850 Census
VT - Springfield, Windham Co. age 53 Nancy M. Walker; 1850 Census VT - Springfield, Windsor
Co. age 51.
Aaron Lynde
Antwerp Gazette - January 1898
Jefferson Co., NY
Mr. Aaron B. Lynde, of this village, died in the
hosptal at Ogdensburg, Jan. 19, 1898, aged 80 years, 10 months, 27 days.
The body was brought to his late residence and funeral services were held
here on Friday last by Rev. Dr. J.L. Lee, of Canton, assisted by Rev. Francis
W. Maccaud. A large number of his friends and relatives were in attendance.
Mr. Lynde was a life-long resident of Antwerp and was held in high esteem
as an honest and intelligent man and faithful in all relations of life.
He leaves a wife and numerous relatives. He was the last of eleven
children, ten sons, and one daughter.
He lived the longest of any one in his father's family.
During the last three years his body and mind became frail and he was
sent to the hospital for treatment. At the last his mind became
clear and he died trusting in his Heavenly Father. He will be held in blessed
remembrance.
A second obit;
Among the names closely linked with the history and
progess of Antwerp there is none that deserves higher place than the subject
of this sketch. A character so firmly interwoven with our township
deserves more than a passing notice - more substantial reference to his
life and labors.
Aaron B. Lynde came of sturdy New England stock,
his ancestors, Elliot and Hannah Walker Lynde, being natives of Brookfield,
Mass. His parents came with their rapidly growing family to Antwerp
in 1800, and here, just across from his village residence, in 1817, February
26, Aaron B. was born. There was only one brother younger -- the late
Lincoln D. Lynde -- but in all, a family of ten sons and one daughter.
Aaron Lynde lived with his brother, L.D. Lynde, on
the home farm until, in 1852, he was married to Ann Clark, also a native
of this township, who proved herself indeed a helpmate to him and bore
well her part in the accumulations of a competency which insured them comfort
in declining years. No children blessed their union, but upon an adopted
son, William C., was lavished a wealth of affection and parental care.
Mr. Lynde was a man of strong convictions, a Democrat
in politics, and always ready to give a reason for the faith that was in
him. He was not a member of any church but his liberal supscription
of $200 was freely given toward building St. Paul's church in his native
village, and he was always ready to aid any Christian or educational enterprise.
His startling integrity, ready wit and wonderful conversational powers made
his presence and comradeship (sic) always welcome. A few moments in
his company was enough to prove that he had an
active mind and no small fund of information. He
read with care and a retentive memory and possessed a facility of expression
which many a public man might envy. His reading, observation and reflection
gave him rank among our most intelligent citizens, whild his local knowledge
and sound judgement made him a reliable authority. Such was Mr. Lynde as
he will be remembered by his townsmen.
But the great sorrow of his life came to him in his
declining years in the death of his son, William C. Lynde, which occurred
at Harrisonville, Mo., in 1887. This grief was borne with silent fortitude
and yet was so deeply felt that it cast a gloom over the closing years of
his life. His mind Gave way under the strain and two years since he
was sent to the St. Lawrence state hospital for treatment. There his death
occurred January 19. The end was peaceful, his thoughts dwelling upon
those he loved. It was said by one in ancient times when he had lost a son
"I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." So we may confidently
hope there has been a reunion of father and son in that "better country"
where the clouds and mists are lifted from mind and heart and where they
see "not through a glass darkly,
but thee face to face."
His remains were sent to Antwerp, where the funeral
was conducted by Rev. Dr. J.S. Lee, January 21. Mr Lynde would have chosen
the simplest possible notice of his death for, in his own words, his life
was like an open book, known and read by all those who knew him, but we
could hardly content ourselves with this, for one so long a resident and
so highly esteemed. Even those brief words, so inadequate to express all
that we feel, may be far beyond what he himself would have wished, but he
has a greater, most lasting memorial than this
in the hearts of his friends.
William C. Lynde
Obituary- In this city, November 23, 1887, at the residence of his father-in-law, Dr. Thomas Beattie, Wm. C. Lynde, aged 33 years.
Mr. Lynde was born in Antwerp, NY and was early engaged
in business there. He came west in 1879 ____ and engaged in banking with
W.H. Allen. He was then elected cashier in 1885, of the Allen Banking Company,
and remained with them until the end of 1886, when he left to accept a
position with the Yates Ice Company of Kansas City, and was engaged with
them at the time of his death. Mr. Lynde was a man of fine business
qualifications, and had hosts of warm personal friends. He was taken sick
about the middle of September, and although everything was done that science
could devise, he gradually sank, and died on November 23rd, deeply regretted.
He was
tenderly cared for by the members of the Mysic Tie,
and other loving friends, and was buried in a beautiful lot in the west
cemetery by the
Order, followed by a large concourse of people who
had gathered to show their last mark of respect. He leaves a wife
and one child - a beautiful little daughter - to mourn his loss, who have
many friends who sympathize with them in this, the saddest of all bereavements.
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