Michael Newhall married Joanna Collins, July 11, 1765 in Lynn, Essex Co., Mass. and had 6 children.
Children:
Jedidiah Newhall 1766-1766
Susanna Newhall 1767-1800
Hannah Newhall 1769-1794
Daniel Newhall 1771-1829
Amos Newhall 1773-1835
Joanna Newhall 1775-1841
Michael Newhall was a Revolutionary War patriot; ran the "Ballard Tavern" for a number of years, helped start a Masonic Lodge in Leominster, was a justice of the peace and a pillar of the community. He lived to be 72 years old, and was a Paralytic when he died. His wife, Joanna Collins, lived to be 91 years old.
From the History of Clinton, Mass. pg.525-527
TRINITY LODGE of Free and Accepted Masons was organized under a charter dated January 30, 1778. This was the fifth charter granted by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
Michael Newhall, whose name appears first on the charter, was doubtless foremost in starting the order in Lancaster. Jonas Prescott is the only one of the charter members who had his home in this community. March 5, 1779, thirty-nine men had become members; in 1783, as many as seventy. At first, the jurisdiction of the Lodge was very extensive, but the formation of new lodges in Worcester, Framingham, Ashby and Groton reduced it nearly to its present territory. It is not know where the meetings were held during the first year, but by the beginning of the second, a hall had been fitted up in a building which stood where Daniel M. Howard's residence now stands. From 1796 to 1799, the Lodge probably had its hall in a house on Main Street in North Lancaster. This house is now owned by William Powers. Quarters were afterward occupied successively in the Merrick Rice house, in the Lancaster House, and over John G. Thurston's store. These early halls were furnished much more simply than those of today. Until September, 1787, the meetings were held on the first Monday of each month, from four to eight o'clock P. M. Then, meetings were held on the first Tuesday of alternate months, beginning at six P. M., until February, 1790, then, every month from six to ten until 1792, and then, the hour was again set at four P. M.
Michael Newhall married Joanna Collins, July 11, 1765 in Lynn, Essex Co., Mass. and had 6 children.
Children:
Jedidiah Newhall 1766-1766
Susanna Newhall 1767-1800
Hannah Newhall 1769-1794
Daniel Newhall 1771-1829
Amos Newhall 1773-1835
Joanna Newhall 1775-1841
Michael Newhall was a Revolutionary War patriot; ran the "Ballard Tavern" for a number of years, helped start a Masonic Lodge in Leominster, was a justice of the peace and a pillar of the community. He lived to be 72 years old, and was a Paralytic when he died. His wife, Joanna Collins, lived to be 91 years old.
From the History of Clinton, Mass. pg.525-527
TRINITY LODGE of Free and Accepted Masons was organized under a charter dated January 30, 1778. This was the fifth charter granted by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
Michael Newhall, whose name appears first on the charter, was doubtless foremost in starting the order in Lancaster. Jonas Prescott is the only one of the charter members who had his home in this community. March 5, 1779, thirty-nine men had become members; in 1783, as many as seventy. At first, the jurisdiction of the Lodge was very extensive, but the formation of new lodges in Worcester, Framingham, Ashby and Groton reduced it nearly to its present territory. It is not know where the meetings were held during the first year, but by the beginning of the second, a hall had been fitted up in a building which stood where Daniel M. Howard's residence now stands. From 1796 to 1799, the Lodge probably had its hall in a house on Main Street in North Lancaster. This house is now owned by William Powers. Quarters were afterward occupied successively in the Merrick Rice house, in the Lancaster House, and over John G. Thurston's store. These early halls were furnished much more simply than those of today. Until September, 1787, the meetings were held on the first Monday of each month, from four to eight o'clock P. M. Then, meetings were held on the first Tuesday of alternate months, beginning at six P. M., until February, 1790, then, every month from six to ten until 1792, and then, the hour was again set at four P. M.
Inscription
Erected
In Memory of
Michael Newhall Esq.
who died
Sept. 17, 1812
AE 73
Come near my Friends and read a word
you all must someday die,
Prepare to meet your Saviour God
And Reign with Him on High
