remained there three or four years, and afterwards completed his preparation for college in South Bridgewater, Mass. He entered Harvard College as a sophomore in 1797. After graduation, in 1800, he studied law one year, and then relinquished it for theology. In 1802 he went to Scotland, studied divinity at Edinburgh, where he remained until 1804. Subsequently he travelled through Europe, and returned home in 1805. He was ordained and installed as pastor of the West Church, in Boston, Jan. 1, 1806. He married, in October, 1806, Harriet B. Spencer, of Portsmouth, N. H. Prof. James Russell Lowell, of Cambridge, was their son.

Mr. Lowell remained as pastor of the West Church for thirty-seven years. Mr. Cyrus A. Bartol was set apart as Mr. Lowell's colleague in March, 1837, but Dr. Lowell continued his pastoral relation as long as he lived. Harvard College conferred upon him the degree of D. D. in 1823. Soon after the ordination of his colleague he visited Europe, and returned in 1840. He died suddenly at Cambridge, Jan. 20, 1861, aged seventy-eight years.

The officers of the Artillery Company elected in 1811 were: Arnold

1811. Welles (1811), captain; Benjamin Russell (1788), lieutenant, and George

Blanchard (1794), ensign. Samuel T. Armstrong (1807) was first sergeant; George Welles (1807), second sergeant; Peter Conant, Jr. (1807), third sergeant; Asa Ward (1808), fourth sergeant; George Blanchard (1794), treasurer; Dexter Dana(1798), clerk, and Samuel Todd (1786), armorer.

The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1811 were: Joseph D. Annable, Isaiah Atkins, David W. Bradlee, Robert Clark, William Cutter, William Fernald, Joseph Lewis, Andrew Roulstone, Joshua Simonds, Frink Stratton, George Sullivan, Daniel L. Ware, Horatio Gates Ware, Moses Watson, Arnold Welles, Thomas Wells.

Joseph D. Annable (1811), housewright and grocer, of Boston, was of the firm of Annable & Cotting, West India goods, 85 Cambridge Street, in 1820. He was lieutenant of a company in the Second Regiment, Third Brigade, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, in 1810, 1811, and 1812, and was honorably discharged from the Artillery Company in 1812.

Isaiah Atkins (1811), tinman, of Boston, was a captain in the militia, but never held office in the Artillery Company, from which he was honorably discharged in 1814.

David W. Bradlee (1811), was a wine merchant, at 24 Merchants Row, Boston. He was armorer for the Artillery Company in 1815, and from 1819 to 1832. He was a member of the board of health in Boston for several years, of the common council from Ward 9 in 1827, and a man of noble and philanthropic spirit.

"In the year 1800, a number of young men in Boston formed a society for Masonic improvement, called 'The Melenium Society.' Subsequently, most of them united with The Massachusetts Lodge. The last survivor of this society, who joined the Lodge, was David W. Bradlee [1811]. He carried with him into the private concerns of life, and the various public offices he held, a great proportion of the genuine principles of the

David W. Bradlee (1811). AUTHORITY: Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.

Order. . . As a member of the board of health of Boston for several years, he stood pre-eminent among his fellows. While the malignant fever raged, peculiarly in his ward, in 1819, he visited the sick and acted as nurse and doctor for them. Nurses were not to be had by the poor, and scarcely by the rich, even at the most exorbitant rate; yet he, a gentleman of nice sensibility and educated a merchant, considered it no degradation to administer to their comfort by performing, at that critical period of exposure, even the most menial offices." 1

He died in March, 1833, aged sixty-eight years.

Robert Clark (1811), of Boston, was a shopkeeper. He was a son of Thomas and Jane (Craig) Clark, of Londonderry, N. H. He married, (2) July 4, 1816, Sally Wyman, of Charlestown. He rose to the grade of captain in the militia, and in 1812, in which year he was honorably discharged from the Artillery Company, he received a subaltern's commission in the United States Army. He died in the service on the frontiers.

William Cutter (1811) was a rope-maker, of Boston. He remained in the Company but a short time, being honorably discharged in 1813, and he died in October, 1822, aged forty-one years. He never held office in the Artillery Company.

William Fernald (1811), leather-dresser, of Charlestown, was born in 1781. He married, (1) published Aug. 19, 1804, Mary Souther, of Haverhill, and, (2) July 29, 1806, Sally Carleton. He was colonel of the Fifth Regiment, First Brigade, Third Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, called the "Charlestown Regiment," from 1819 to 1822 inclusive. He was admitted to St. Andrew's Chapter, March 30, 1814, and resigned his membership Aug. 4, 1824. Col. Fernald (1811) died Dec. 15, 1834, aged fifty-three years.

Joseph Lewis (1811), baker, of Boston, son of Josiah and Anne (Carr) Lewis, was born on Hanover Street, in Boston, May 7, 1783. He was educated in Boston public schools, attending chiefly Master Tileston's school at the North End, where he received a Franklin medal in 1796. He married, (1) Aug. 27, 1809, Sibeller French, of Boston, and, (2) Aug. 2, 1818, Rebecca Shepherd, of Dedham. On leaving school he was apprenticed to Joseph Kettell, a baker. At the age of twenty-one years he began business for himself, hiring an unused but once well-known bakehouse, on Ann Street. He pursued his business in that locality for several years, and by industry and integrity acquired a handsome property. He subsequently formed a partnership with James Weld, James Weld & Co., - and carried on a ship-bread baking and flour business at 95 Broad Street. The firm was dissolved by the death of Mr. Lewis (1811). He resided in North Square, afterwards in Unity Street, and finally in South Street, near Summer, where he had lived, at the time of his decease, March 22, 1858, for more than twenty years.

Robert Clark (1811). AUTHORITIES: Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies and Estates.

William Fernald (1811). AUTHORITIES: Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies and Estates; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.

Joseph Lewis (1811). AUTHORITY: Annals

of Mass. Char. Mech. Association.

1

Appendix to Mr. Z. G. Whitman's (1810) address before The Massachusetts Lodge, Dec. 26, 1822.

During the war of 1813-5 he was ensign in one of the companies in the First Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, in Boston, and was lieutenant from 1816 to 1820 inclusive. In 1825 he was ensign of the Independent Corps of Cadets, lieutenant in 1823 and 1824, and captain in 1825. He was an overseer of the poor of Boston for twenty-six years; director of House of Reformation for several years; one of the founders, and secretary, of the Handel and Haydn Society, holding the last-named office sixteen years; secretary of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association from 1828 to 1836 inclusive, and its president from 1840 to 1843. He was a member of the General Court from 1832 to 1835, and in 1840 and 1841. He joined the Artillery Company April 22, 1811, and was honorably discharged May 27, 1816. "His manners were simple and unostentatious, his character unblemished, and his death peaceful."

Andrew Roulstone (1811), wheelwright, of Charlestown, son of George and Mary Roulstone, of Boston, was born April 5, 1773. He married, Feb. i, 1795, Elizabeth Turner, by whom he had seven children. "He was a popular and patriotic citizen, and was foremost in the celebration of the national holidays." His brother, Michael, joined the Artillery Company in 1810, and another, John, joined it in 1812. Andrew Roulstone (1811) was captain of a battery of artillery in Charlestown, and was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1815. He owned houses on Brooks and Graves streets, Charlestown, and his shops were on Chambers Street. His estate inventoried six thousand eight hundred dollars. He died in 1834.

Joshua Simonds (1811) was a printer, of Boston. In 1820 he resided on Lynde Street. He was ensign in the Third Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, from 1810 to 1812 inclusive, lieutenant in the same from 1813 to 1817 inclusive, and captain from 1818 to 1824 inclusive. He never held office in the Artillery Company. He died Jan. 29, 1825, aged forty-five years.

Frink Stratton (1811), grocer and auctioneer, of Boston. His residence was No. 9 North Russell Street. He was ensign of the Second Sublegion of Infantry in 1804-5, lieutenant in the Third Regiment, Legionary Brigade, in 1809, and captain in the same in 1810 and 1811. He was honorably discharged from the Artillery Company in 1812.

George Sullivan (1811), lawyer, of Boston, sixth son of Gov. James and Hetty (Odiorne) Sullivan, and brother of Lieut.-Col. John Langdon Sullivan (1812), and of Gen. William Sullivan (1819), was born in Boston, Feb. 22, 1783. He entered the Latin School in 1791, and graduated at Harvard College in 1801. He married, Jan. 26, 1809, Sarah Bowdoin, daughter of Hon. Thomas L. Winthrop (1837), lieutenant-governor. After the completion of his studies for admission to the bar, he accompanied Hon. James Bowdoin, United States minister, to Spain, and acted as his secretary. By profession he was a lawyer. He was the first person elected as lieutenant of the New England Guards, 1812-3, and in 1812 he, with a force, was detailed to protect Charlestown Navy Yard, then threatened by British cruisers; afterward was promoted

Andrew Roulstone (1811). AUTHORITY: Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies and Estates.

George Sullivan (1811). AUTHORITIES: Lor

ing's One Hundred Boston Orators; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; New Eng. Hist. and Gen. Reg., 1863, 1865, 1867.

to captain, 1814-5. Being an aide-de-camp on Gov. Sullivan's staff in 1809, he obtained the rank and title of lieutenant-colonel. He was judge advocate of the First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, from 1813 to 1820, a representative in the General Court from Boston, and a senator from Suffolk County. He was appointed by Gov. Eustis to adjust the claims of Massachusetts against the United States government, incurred by the war.

He enjoyed the special friendship of President Monroe (1817), who, with his suite, were his guests at his residence on Beacon Street, when the President visited Boston. Mr. Sullivan (1811) soon after removed to New York City, and was engaged in his profession until advancing years compelled him to relinquish it.

Mrs. Sullivan died in 1864, at Pau, in the south of France, where her husband had previously joined her, and where he also died, Dec. 14, 1866, aged eighty-three years. Both were buried in its cemetery. He was "a gentleman of polished manners and truly estimable reputation."

Daniel L. Ware (1811), painter, of Boston, brother of Horatio G. (1811), and son of Melatiah and Chloe (Mann) Ware, was born in Wrentham, March 5, 1783. He married, in Boston, Dec. 5, 1813, Elizabeth J. Dow, who died April 30, 1850.

When he was an infant his parents moved to Wilmington, Vt., but when a young man he came to Boston and learned the painter's trade. His place of business until his death, which occurred April 23, 1854, was on Cambridge Street.

Mr. Ware (1811) was third sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1819, and his sons, Daniel L. and William H., joined the Artillery Company in 1854 and 1850 respectively.

This branch of the Ware family is descended from Robert, of Wrentham, who joined the Artillery Company in 1644: Robert1 (1644), Robert2, Jonathan3, Melatiah1, Daniel L.5 (1811) and Horatio G.5 (1811), Daniel L. (1854) and William H. (1850).

Horatio Gates Ware (1811), grocer, of Boston, brother of Daniel L. (1811), son of Melatiah and Chloe M. Ware, was born in Foxboro, Mass., June 8, 1778. He married, "Saturday evening, Jan. 30, 1808," Keziah E. Goodnow. His early life was spent in Wilmington, Vt., his parents having moved there about 1783. Early in life he came to Boston, and, as a clerk, entered the employ of Gore & Harris, importers and wholesale dealers in West India goods. He occupied after them, in the same trade, the same building, during the remainder of his business life. He was a member of the common council of Boston in 1822, and for many years was a justice of the peace. He was made an honorary member of the Artillery Company May 27, 1819.

Mr. Ware (1811) died in Boston, Feb. 8, 1856, after "a plain, happy, honorable private life." "Living or dying, he was debtor to no man."

Moses Watson (1811) was a housewright, of Boston, and resided on Belknap Street. He was ensign in the Second Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, in 1812, and lieutenant in 1813 and 1814. He was honorably discharged from the Artillery Company in 1814.

Daniel L. Ware (1811). AUTHORITY: Family Manuscript.

Horatio G. Ware (1811), AUTHORITY: Family Manuscript.

Arnold Welles (1811), merchant, of Boston, was born in Boston, Sept. 21, 1761. He graduated at Harvard College in 1780. He married (1) Elizabeth, daughter of the patriot, Joseph Warren, and, (2) in 1806, Nancy (Brown) Lane. They had no children. He was much interested in the militia, and declined all public offices except military. He was commander of the Independent Cadets from 1801 to 1805 inclusive, and at the reorganization of the militia of Boston as a brigade, he was commissioned as a brigadiergeneral, and held that office in the Third Brigade, First Division, from 1810 to 1818. "By his zeal and military accomplishments, he restored harmony among the troops, and gave them an exalted character for discipline. He commanded with great ease and readiness." He was elected captain of the Artillery Company, June 3, 1811, having become a member the 31st of May next preceding. The Washington Benevolent Society was instituted Feb. 22, 1812, and Gen. Welles (1811) was its first president. The latter part of his life he was president of the Massachusetts Fire and Marine Insurance Company, and devoted much of his time to literary pursuits. For some time previous to his death he was almost totally blind. He died March 2, 1827, aged sixtyfive years.

"A life of uprightness and integrity, most benevolent devotion to the interest of individuals, and the numerous societies with which he was connected, while his health would permit, will long be gratefully remembered. In his extensive connection with the militia of the Commonwealth, his correctness and courtesy in periods of difficulty, afforded him many proofs of attachment and respect from his associates, which, next to a faithful discharge of duty, gave him the highest satisfaction. He died in the firm hopes and faith of a Christian, and has gone, we humbly trust, to receive the promised reward." 1

Thomas Wells (1811), bookbinder, of Boston, son of Capt. Thomas (1786) and Hannah (Adams) Wells, was born in Boston, March 27, 1790. His mother was a daughter of Gov. Samuel Adams. He was fourth sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1814, and ensign in 1819. "A man of unassuming manners, great purity, and much beloved." He died at Boston, Dec. 31, 1829.

According to the Company records, meetings for business and exercise were held March 18 and March 25, 1811. Friday, April 5, the Company paraded, under command of Col. Daniel Messinger (1792). The Rev. Mr. Horace Holley was chosen to deliver the next anniversary sermon. The business being completed, the Company marched to the Common, there went through their usual exercise and firings, after which they marched to the south part of the town, and then down to State Street, where they went through their firings again, and returned to the Hall. After depositing their arms, a collation was served.

April 15, 22, 29, and May 2, the Company met at Faneuil Hall for exercise. Monday, May 6, the Company paraded at Faneuil Hall, under the command of Col. Daniel Messinger (1792). Meetings for exercise were held May 13 and 20, and May 24 the Company marched to the Common for drill. At a meeting held May 27, the com

Arnold Welles (1811). AUTHORITIES: Mass. Military Rolls; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.

Thomas Wells (1811). AUTHORITIES: Lor

ing's One Hundred Boston Orators, p. 391; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842. 1Columbian Centinel, March 3, 1827.