"History and Genealogy of the Thomas Stone Family" by Earl H. Antes:
He had enlisted 4 May 1775 in Capt. Hutchins' Co., and served for three months and five days (in the American Revolution); he was in the battle of Bunker Hill and was wounded by a bayonet thrust. In April 1777 he enlisted again in Capt. Jonas Bowman's Co., and served for a short time. James Stone, Sr and Lydia Abbott were married in Henniker by Rev. Jacob Rice in April or May 1777. On 15 April 1778 he re-enlisted for a year in Capt. Robinson's Co., in the Northern Army. He participated in the battle of Bennington VT. He served out his full time.
His wife Lydia (Abbott) Stone was illiterate, and probably James Stone, Sr was also. He undoubtedly could write his name, since his brother Ezekiel was able to do so (Pension papers). It is quite unlikely that any of the family had any more than rudimentary education.
The gravestone of James Stone, Sr in the Plummer cemetery, Henniker, Merrimack Co., NH. is very well preserved. It is quite likely that the original grave marker was a poor one, and had to be replaced. It is possible that the present tombstone was financed by his Revolutionary War Pension money, ($523.55, a rather handsome amount), which had been awarded to his widow shortly before her death. The appropriate military marker is in evidence. His given age at death of 35 years is erroneous. He actually was 10 years older.
Following is a quote from Childs:
"His health becoming impaired he was unable to support his family and a special town meeting was called 8 Jan 1787: "to see what the town will do with James Stone and family now offered for town charges.""
"Samuel Morrison was paid one shilling and sixpence to keep the oldest girl (Jane) until March meeting, and James Stone and wife and youngest child were left at the discretion of the selectmen. In March 1789, at a special meeting, the town chose a committee to treat with Mr. Thomas Stone Sr. respecting his son James and family.
At a later meeting they voted to dispose of James by himself, his wife and two children together, and the third child by herself. John was always taken care of by his grandfather Thomas Stone Sr. Gideon Adams took James for 4 shillings, and promised to return him in a year as well clothed as when he received him, sickness excepted. Lydia and her two youngest children (Rebecca & unnamed child who died 29 Jan 1790) were struck off to Capt. Aaron Adams for $12 and five shillings, and Jane was let out to Ephraim Morrill for one year, "one pound and nine shillings to go with her."
In 1790 James was dying, and it was voted to vendue off the rest of the family to the lowest bidders. Joseph Marsh took his daughter Jane until she should be 18 for $17.50; Capt. Bowman took his son James Jr. until he should be 21, "37 shillings with him"; Thomas Howlett bid off the youngest girl, Rebecca, until 18 for $17.50; and Capt. Adams took Mrs. Stone for one year at $6.
He had enlisted 4 May 1775 in Capt. Hutchins' Co., and served for three months and five days (in the American Revolution); he was in the battle of Bunker Hill and was wounded by a bayonet thrust. In April 1777 he enlisted again in Capt. Jonas Bowman's Co., and served for a short time. James Stone, Sr and Lydia Abbott were married in Henniker by Rev. Jacob Rice in April or May 1777. On 15 April 1778 he re-enlisted for a year in Capt. Robinson's Co., in the Northern Army. He participated in the battle of Bennington VT. He served out his full time.
His wife Lydia (Abbott) Stone was illiterate, and probably James Stone, Sr was also. He undoubtedly could write his name, since his brother Ezekiel was able to do so (Pension papers). It is quite unlikely that any of the family had any more than rudimentary education.
The gravestone of James Stone, Sr in the Plummer cemetery, Henniker, Merrimack Co., NH. is very well preserved. It is quite likely that the original grave marker was a poor one, and had to be replaced. It is possible that the present tombstone was financed by his Revolutionary War Pension money, ($523.55, a rather handsome amount), which had been awarded to his widow shortly before her death. The appropriate military marker is in evidence. His given age at death of 35 years is erroneous. He actually was 10 years older.
Following is a quote from Childs:
"His health becoming impaired he was unable to support his family and a special town meeting was called 8 Jan 1787: "to see what the town will do with James Stone and family now offered for town charges.""
"Samuel Morrison was paid one shilling and sixpence to keep the oldest girl (Jane) until March meeting, and James Stone and wife and youngest child were left at the discretion of the selectmen. In March 1789, at a special meeting, the town chose a committee to treat with Mr. Thomas Stone Sr. respecting his son James and family.
At a later meeting they voted to dispose of James by himself, his wife and two children together, and the third child by herself. John was always taken care of by his grandfather Thomas Stone Sr. Gideon Adams took James for 4 shillings, and promised to return him in a year as well clothed as when he received him, sickness excepted. Lydia and her two youngest children (Rebecca & unnamed child who died 29 Jan 1790) were struck off to Capt. Aaron Adams for $12 and five shillings, and Jane was let out to Ephraim Morrill for one year, "one pound and nine shillings to go with her."
In 1790 James was dying, and it was voted to vendue off the rest of the family to the lowest bidders. Joseph Marsh took his daughter Jane until she should be 18 for $17.50; Capt. Bowman took his son James Jr. until he should be 21, "37 shillings with him"; Thomas Howlett bid off the youngest girl, Rebecca, until 18 for $17.50; and Capt. Adams took Mrs. Stone for one year at $6.
"History and Genealogy of the Thomas Stone Family" by Earl H. Antes:
He had enlisted 4 May 1775 in Capt. Hutchins' Co., and served for three months and five days (in the American Revolution); he was in the battle of Bunker Hill and was wounded by a bayonet thrust. In April 1777 he enlisted again in Capt. Jonas Bowman's Co., and served for a short time. James Stone, Sr and Lydia Abbott were married in Henniker by Rev. Jacob Rice in April or May 1777. On 15 April 1778 he re-enlisted for a year in Capt. Robinson's Co., in the Northern Army. He participated in the battle of Bennington VT. He served out his full time.
His wife Lydia (Abbott) Stone was illiterate, and probably James Stone, Sr was also. He undoubtedly could write his name, since his brother Ezekiel was able to do so (Pension papers). It is quite unlikely that any of the family had any more than rudimentary education.
The gravestone of James Stone, Sr in the Plummer cemetery, Henniker, Merrimack Co., NH. is very well preserved. It is quite likely that the original grave marker was a poor one, and had to be replaced. It is possible that the present tombstone was financed by his Revolutionary War Pension money, ($523.55, a rather handsome amount), which had been awarded to his widow shortly before her death. The appropriate military marker is in evidence. His given age at death of 35 years is erroneous. He actually was 10 years older.
Following is a quote from Childs:
"His health becoming impaired he was unable to support his family and a special town meeting was called 8 Jan 1787: "to see what the town will do with James Stone and family now offered for town charges.""
"Samuel Morrison was paid one shilling and sixpence to keep the oldest girl (Jane) until March meeting, and James Stone and wife and youngest child were left at the discretion of the selectmen. In March 1789, at a special meeting, the town chose a committee to treat with Mr. Thomas Stone Sr. respecting his son James and family.
At a later meeting they voted to dispose of James by himself, his wife and two children together, and the third child by herself. John was always taken care of by his grandfather Thomas Stone Sr. Gideon Adams took James for 4 shillings, and promised to return him in a year as well clothed as when he received him, sickness excepted. Lydia and her two youngest children (Rebecca & unnamed child who died 29 Jan 1790) were struck off to Capt. Aaron Adams for $12 and five shillings, and Jane was let out to Ephraim Morrill for one year, "one pound and nine shillings to go with her."
In 1790 James was dying, and it was voted to vendue off the rest of the family to the lowest bidders. Joseph Marsh took his daughter Jane until she should be 18 for $17.50; Capt. Bowman took his son James Jr. until he should be 21, "37 shillings with him"; Thomas Howlett bid off the youngest girl, Rebecca, until 18 for $17.50; and Capt. Adams took Mrs. Stone for one year at $6.
He had enlisted 4 May 1775 in Capt. Hutchins' Co., and served for three months and five days (in the American Revolution); he was in the battle of Bunker Hill and was wounded by a bayonet thrust. In April 1777 he enlisted again in Capt. Jonas Bowman's Co., and served for a short time. James Stone, Sr and Lydia Abbott were married in Henniker by Rev. Jacob Rice in April or May 1777. On 15 April 1778 he re-enlisted for a year in Capt. Robinson's Co., in the Northern Army. He participated in the battle of Bennington VT. He served out his full time.
His wife Lydia (Abbott) Stone was illiterate, and probably James Stone, Sr was also. He undoubtedly could write his name, since his brother Ezekiel was able to do so (Pension papers). It is quite unlikely that any of the family had any more than rudimentary education.
The gravestone of James Stone, Sr in the Plummer cemetery, Henniker, Merrimack Co., NH. is very well preserved. It is quite likely that the original grave marker was a poor one, and had to be replaced. It is possible that the present tombstone was financed by his Revolutionary War Pension money, ($523.55, a rather handsome amount), which had been awarded to his widow shortly before her death. The appropriate military marker is in evidence. His given age at death of 35 years is erroneous. He actually was 10 years older.
Following is a quote from Childs:
"His health becoming impaired he was unable to support his family and a special town meeting was called 8 Jan 1787: "to see what the town will do with James Stone and family now offered for town charges.""
"Samuel Morrison was paid one shilling and sixpence to keep the oldest girl (Jane) until March meeting, and James Stone and wife and youngest child were left at the discretion of the selectmen. In March 1789, at a special meeting, the town chose a committee to treat with Mr. Thomas Stone Sr. respecting his son James and family.
At a later meeting they voted to dispose of James by himself, his wife and two children together, and the third child by herself. John was always taken care of by his grandfather Thomas Stone Sr. Gideon Adams took James for 4 shillings, and promised to return him in a year as well clothed as when he received him, sickness excepted. Lydia and her two youngest children (Rebecca & unnamed child who died 29 Jan 1790) were struck off to Capt. Aaron Adams for $12 and five shillings, and Jane was let out to Ephraim Morrill for one year, "one pound and nine shillings to go with her."
In 1790 James was dying, and it was voted to vendue off the rest of the family to the lowest bidders. Joseph Marsh took his daughter Jane until she should be 18 for $17.50; Capt. Bowman took his son James Jr. until he should be 21, "37 shillings with him"; Thomas Howlett bid off the youngest girl, Rebecca, until 18 for $17.50; and Capt. Adams took Mrs. Stone for one year at $6.
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James Stone died May 15 1790 AE 35
A soldier of the Revolution
Erected bv his son James Stone
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