Nathaniel & Dorcas' Children
1. Nathaniel, Jr. "Born in 1696 and died in 1770, in Concord, New Hampshire. He removed to Penacook, Massachusetts, which was organized as a town in 1725 and became known as Rumford, Massachusetts in 1730, and later as Concord, New Hampshire, after the division of the provinces. His home was the site of the present Congregational church. He was the first constable of Concord in 1732-33, and was a prominent and influential citizen of the town. He was universally respected and beloved. There is a tradition that he was a famous hunter, and on one occasion nearly lost his life by falling through the ice of Long Pond while in pursuit of a deer; and that he saved himself by striking with his hatchet into the rotten ice about him until he was able to drive its blade into solid ice with sufficient force to sustain his weight. He married (first) Penelope Ballard of Andover; and second Mehitable." (11)
2. Mary "Born January 28, 1698, died unknown. She married Benjamin Blanchard on December 29, 1718." (14)
3. Joseph "Born February 2, 1705, died August 2, 1787. He lived with his father while in Andover and moved to Wilton, New Hampshire about 1776, and died there at the age of 82 years. He was a deacon of the church and a man of great simplicity of manner and sound piety. For many years he tuned the song, while his cousin, Deacon Isaac Abbott, read it line by line. He married August 12, 1731, Deborah Blanchard, who died i,n July, 1773." (11)
4. Tabitha "Born about 1707, died unknown. Married John Chandler on January 5, 1726. Lived in Andover, MA and Concord, NH." Children unknown. (14)
5. Jeremiah "Born November 4. 1709 in Andover, MA, died August 28, 1748 in Billerica, MA. Married Hannah Ballard on July 2, 1735, she died February 17, 1789." Her second husband was "William Stickney." Children unknown. (14)
6. Joshua "Born about 1701, died unknown. Married Lydia Abbot, born about 1711. Lived in Ashford, CT and had children." (14)
7. Sarah Birth and death dates unknown. "Married Joseph Blanchard from Hollis, New Hampshire on April 4, 1722." (14)
8. Hannah No information available
9. Elizabeth "Born unknown, died July,1799. Married Timothy Moar on May 26, 1741." (14)
10. Rebecca "Born about 1717, died 1803, aged 86. Her husband was Abiel Chandler, they married on March 18, 1742." (14)
11. "Son Abbot. Born June 9, 1700, died June 20, 1700." (14)