Mr. Asa Ward (1808), sergeants; Mr. Dexter Dana (1798), clerk, and Capt. Samuel Todd (1786), superintendent of the armory.

Thanks were voted, on the return of the Company to the Hall, to Rev. Mr. Holley for his sermon; to Ebenezer Torrey (1765) for the standard; to the officers of the past year "for their unabated zeal and exertions in promoting the prosperity and improving the discipline of the Company," and to the Boston Hussars for the promptness and efficiency with which they executed the guard duties of the day.

The Company met for exercise Aug. 19, and on Aug. 26 for business and exercise. A parade was held Monday, Sept. 2, 1811, Gen. Arnold Welles (1811) commanding. After a drill upon the Common the Company proceeded, by invitation, to the residence of the commanding officer, where he refreshed the Company with a sumptuous repast, after which the Company marched to the homes of Lieut.-Col. Messinger (1792), Major Benjamin Russell (1788), and Major George Blanchard (1794), and paid the standing salutes at each place. Thence the Company returned to Faneuil Hall.

Meetings for exercise were held by the Company Sept. 23 and 30, and on the 7th of October the Company paraded, commanded by Major Benjamin Russell (1788). After a drill on the Common, the Company proceeded to the residence of Major Russell (1788), "stacked their arms in front, guards placed and relieved," while the Company refreshed themselves with an excellent collation provided by Major Russell (1788). The Company marched thence to Faneuil Hall, and was dismissed.

Rev. Horace Holley, D. D., of Boston, delivered the Artillery election sermon in 1811. He was a son of Luther Holley, and was born at Salisbury, Conn., Feb. 13, 1781. He graduated at Yale College in 1803. After graduation he began the study of law in the office of Peter W. Radcliff, of New York City, but in the latter part of 1804 he entered upon the study of divinity under President Dwight, at New Haven. He married Mary Austin, of that city, when he was settled at Greenfield Hill, Fairfield, Conn. In 1809 he became an avowed Unitarian, and was the successor of Rev. Dr. West, of the Hollis Street Church, Boston. In 1812 he was chaplain of the House of Representatives, and a member of the school committee of Boston. Dec. 22, 1817, he delivered the anniversary discourse on the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth. In 1818 Dr. Holley was elected president of Transylvania University, in Lexington, Ky. He resigned the oversight of the university in 1827, with the expectation of again settling in Boston. On his passage from New Orleans to New York he died of yellow fever, July 31, 1827, aged forty-six years. "His winding-sheet was a cloak, his grave the wide ocean, his monument the everlasting Tortugas."

It is said that "on the delivery of the sermon before the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, in 1811, the eloquence of Dr. Holley was so overpowering that a spontaneous acclamation burst forth from the crowd that thronged the doors of the church."

1812.

The officers of the Artillery Company elected in 1812 were: Benjamin Russell (1788), captain; Thomas Dean (1806), lieutenant; William Howe (1806), ensign. Eleazer G. House (1810) was first sergeant; Michael Roulstone (1810), second sergeant; Daniel L. Gibbens (1810), third sergeant; EphRev. Horace Holley, D. D. AUTHORITY: Loring's One Hundred Boston Orators.

raim French, Jr. (1809), fourth sergeant; George Blanchard (1794), treasurer; Dexter Dana (1798), clerk, and Samuel Todd (1786), armorer.

The members of the Artillery Company recruited in 1812 were: Joshua Belcher, Abner Bourne, Ichabod R. Chadbourne, John Childs, Philip Curtis, Ephraim Dana, Daniel Dunton, John Frothingham, Elna Hayt, Otis Howe, Robert G. Mitchell, David Moody, John Park, Joshua B. Phipps, Ezra Reed, Asa Richardson, Luke Richardson, John Roulstone, James Russell, John Langdon Sullivan, Henry S. Waldo, George Wheeler.

Joshua Belcher (1812), printer, of Boston.

Abner Bourne (1812), merchant, of Boston, son of Capt. Abner and Mary Bourne, of Middleboro, was born in that town Dec. 4, 1780. At an early age he entered his father's store, and was there employed until he was seventeen years of age, when he was apprenticed to learn the carpenter's trade, but did not follow it. He married, Nov. 21, 1801, Abigail, daughter of Gideon Williams, of Taunton. The same year he went to New Bedford to reside, and engaged in the dry and West India goods business. removed to Boston in 1807, and pursued the same business in company with Mr. Peter Thacher, under the firm name of Bourne & Thacher. During this time he was connected with a volunteer fire company, but was much interested in military affairs. In 1811 he was commissioned paymaster of the Second Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, and from 1812 to 1817 inclusive was adjutant of that regiment. In 1817 he removed to Brunswick, Me., and started the Androscoggin Mills, and in 1825 was lieutenant-colonel of a Maine regiment. For eight years he was agent of the mills. He returned to New Bedford in 1827, and formed a partnership in business with his brother Joseph, under the firm name of Abner & Joseph Bourne. In 1829 he moved to Boston and entered the dry goods business with David Thacher, under the firm name of Bourne & Thacher. He was a member of the common council of Boston from Ward 8 in 1833, and in 1835 was appointed city land agent for Boston, a position which he held until his death. He was treasurer of the Artillery Company from 1834 to 1840, and was a member of the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston. He was a solid, substantial man, and highly respected in the community.

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He died at his residence on Dover Street, Boston, June 24, 1840, twenty-five members of the Artillery Company, the same number of the Handel and Haydn Society, the mayor of Boston, officers of the city, and members of Mr. Ripley's church, attending the funeral, June 26. Mr. Bourne (1812) was treasurer of the three organizations named above at the time of his decease.

Ichabod R. Chadbourne (1812), lawyer, of Boston, graduated at Dartmouth College He moved from Boston, and settled at Machias, Me.

in 1808.

John Childs (1812), sail maker, of Boston. His sail-loft was on Spear's Wharf, and he resided on Unity Street.

Philip Curtis (1812), merchant, of Boston, was born in 1786. Soon after his marriage he was afflicted with a lingering disease, of which he died, Aug. 20, 1825, aged

Abner Bourne (1812). AUTHORITY: Whitman's Hist. A. H. and A. Company, Ed. 1842.

Philip Curtis (1812). AUTHORITIES: Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Mass. Military Rolls.

thirty-nine years. He was buried at Sharon, his native place. The Artillery Company, in citizen's dress, accompanied the funeral procession as far as the South Burial-Ground. He was active and intelligent, a zealous friend, and a pleasant companion.

He was engaged in the West India goods business with his brother, Thomas, at 20 India Street, Boston. His brother, Lieut. Alfred Curtis, joined the Artillery Company in 1817. Capt. Philip Curtis (1812) was ensign of the Artillery Company in 1816. He was ensign in the Third Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, in 1810 and 1811, lieutenant from 1812 to 1814 inclusive, and captain in 1815.

Ephraim Dana (1812), merchant, of Boston, was a brother of Dexter Dana (1798). He was engaged in the West India goods business with Henry Leach, at Nos. 9 and 10 Central Street.

Daniel Dunton (1812), merchant, of Boston, was engaged in the West India goods trade at No. 34 Long Wharf. He was ensign in the First Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, in 1812, lieutenant in 1813, captain in 1814 and 1815, major in 1816, and lieutenant-colonel in 1817. He held the offices of second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1815, and ensign in 1817. He received the degrees in Columbian Lodge in 1808. He died Dec. 1, 1820, aged thirty-five years.

John Frothingham (1812), harness-maker, of Charlestown, son of Richard and Mary (Kettell) Frothingham, was born in that town, March 18, 1787. He was never married. He had a great interest in local military affairs, and rose to the rank of captain. His father served in the active campaigns of the Revolutionary War throughout the contest. Capt. John (1812) was drawn a juryman, Nov. 12, 1816. His harnessshop was at the corner of Main and Eden streets, but for a short time was located on Water Street. In 1825 he visited Demarara; returned to Charlestown, and soon after made a journey eastward. He was found dead in a forest previous to May 13, 1832. His remains were brought to Charlestown for interment. "A man much esteemed for his good qualities."

Elna Hayt (1812), ivory turner, of Boston, was a lieutenant in the Second Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, from 1812 to 1816 inclusive. He was doubtless a son of Elna Hayt, of Boston, who joined St. John's Lodge, A. F. and A. M., in 1794. He died at Savannah, Ga., Jan. 17, 1821, aged thirty-three years.

Otis Howe (1812), jeweller, of Boston, was ensign in the Second Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, in 1813 and 1814. He removed to Portsmouth, N. H., in 1817, and died there in October, 1825, aged thirty-seven years.

Robert G. Mitchell (1812), merchant, of Boston, was lieutenant in the First Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, in 1816. He became a member of Mount Lebanon Lodge, of Boston, Jan. 5, 1808. Mr. Whitman (1810) says, "Lieut. Mitchell [1812] removed to Havana."

John Frothingham (1812). AUTHORITY: Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies and Estates.

David Moody (1812), housewright, of Boston, son of Capt. Paul Moody, was born in Newbury, parish of Byfield, Feb. 10, 1783, and died in Boston, Dec. 2, 1832.

Mr. Moody (1812) was educated by his eldest brother, Samuel, at Hallowell, Me. In early life he spent some time at St. Vincent, West Indies, and on his return settled in Boston. During the war with Great Britain, in 1812, he was captain of a Boston company, and was stationed on Governor's Island, in Boston Harbor. After peace was declared he went to Waltham as superintendent of the out-door work of the Boston and Waltham Manufacturing Company, and remained in their employ until the Boston and Roxbury Mill-dam was commenced. He was employed with Uriah Cotton, the originator of that then great work, and after the death of Mr. Cotton he was appointed in his place, and finished the work. He then engaged with Mr. Gray in the iron works, and continued so connected until the time of his death. He was a member of the common council of Boston in 1828, and representative to the General Court from that city. His father erected the first woollen factory in the State, purchasing water-power on Parker River, Newbury. His brother, Paul, Jr., was prominent among the founders of the city of Lowell.

He received the Masonic degrees in Columbian Lodge, of Boston, and was admitted a member May 4, 1809. He passed through the wardens' chairs, and became master in 1814. A silver pitcher was presented to him by the Grand Lodge about the year 1831, as a token of their appreciation of the services he rendered to them in the purchase of the land for the Masonic Temple, and erection of that edifice, corner of Tremont Street and Temple Place. Mr. Moody (1812) was a member of the common council of Boston from Ward 6 in 1828. He was ensign in the Third Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, from 1812 to 1814 inclusive, lieutenant from 1815 to 1817, and subsequently was commissioned captain.

John Park (1812), painter, of Boston, was of the firm of Park & Tolman, painters, No. 4 Water Street. He was ensign in the Third Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, from 1814 to 1817 inclusive, lieutenant in 1818 and 1819, and captain from 1820 to 1822 inclusive; also, second sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1816, and ensign in 1820. Mr. Park (1812) received the degrees in Columbian Lodge, of Boston, and became a member thereof, Feb. 5, 1807. He became a member of St. Andrew's Chapter May 1, 1811, and resigned his membership. Oct. 7, 1835. He died Sept. 5, 1859.

Joshua B. Phipps (1812), grocer, of Charlestown, son of Joseph and Sarah Phipps, was born in Charlestown, May 15, 1781. He married (1) Elizabeth Hagar, who died Aug. 7, 1817, aged thirty-one years, and, (2) July 16, 1818, Susan F. Pitts, of Wiscasset, Me. Joseph, the father of Col. Joshua (1812), was a cousin of Capt. Solomon Phipps (1796). Col. Joshua Phipps (1812) was one of the founders of the Second (Unitarian) Church, in Charlestown.

Ezra Reed (1812), printer and bookseller, of Boston, son of Rev. Peter and Mary (Pitcher) Reed, was born in Attleboro, Mass., Dec. 16, 1777. He married Harriet Orne Fanning, daughter of Barclay Fanning, a captain of the British Army. He learned the

David Moody (1812). AUTHORITY: Hist. of Columbian Lodge, by John T. Heard.

Joshua B. Phipps (1812). AUTHORITY: Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies and Estates.

printer's trade at Windsor, Vt., and afterward edited a newspaper in that State. Later, he was associated with his uncle Daniel in publishing musical and other works in New Haven, Conn. He soon moved to Boston, and was associated with Alden Bradford, secretary of state, and became an extensive publisher of law, musical, and other works. They were the first to publish Scott's novels on this side of the Atlantic. His health failing him, he took a trip to Barbadoes, but died of yellow fever soon after his arrival.1

Asa Richardson (1812), grocer, of Boston, son of Asa and Sarah Richardson, of Billerica, Mass., was born in that town, March 5, 1782. His grocery store was on School Street. He was captain of a Boston company in the Second Regiment of the Third Brigade, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, from 1812 to 1816 inclusive. He died in Boston, Dec. 11, 1833, aged fifty-one years.

Luke Richardson (1812), hairdresser, of Boston, probably a son of Sergt. Luke Richardson, a Revolutionary soldier, was born at Woburn in 1780. In 1820 he kept a variety store at 27 Marlborough Street. He was twice married.

Mr. Richardson (1812) was lieutenant in the Third Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, from 1813 to 1817 inclusive, and captain in the same in 1818 and 1819. He was also captain of the Light Dragoons, Boston, in 1821 and 1822, first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1815, and lieutenant in 1818. "He was faithful, intelligent, and discreet. When of age, he set up for himself, without friends or capital. His habits of frugality soon enabled him to purchase a decayed estate of small value near the Boylston Market, where he set up the sign of the 'Rose."" He died at Medford, April 11, 1830, aged fifty years.

John Roulstone (1812), truckman, and afterward riding-master, of Boston, son of George and Mary Roulstone, and brother of Lieut.-Col. Michael (1810), and of Capt. Andrew (1811), was born Nov. 26, 1769.

"When the Oxford army was raised," says Mr. Whitman (1810), "during the administration of the elder Adams, he was appointed a lieutenant, and also was lieutenant of the Dragoons, when formed. He had the reputation of being a good officer. His changeable disposition induced him to set up a riding-school, and here he was in his element. Mounted on an elegant steed, prancing among his female scholars, giving lessons on the road, you would certainly think him the Grand Seignor." His ridingschool was in Haymarket Place.

He was ensign in the Boston regiment from 1793 to 1795 inclusive; captain in the same from 1796 to 1799 inclusive; cornet of a troop of cavalry from 1802 to 1804 inclusive; lieutenant of the same from 1805 to 1809 inclusive, and captain in 1810. He was first sergeant of the Artillery Company in 1813, and its captain in 1815.

Capt. John Roulstone (1812) and his brother, Capt. Michael (1810), received the Masonic degrees in Rising States Lodge, of Boston, and, demitting, joined The Massachusetts Lodge, April 5, 1802. He died about 1841, and his remains were interred in tomb No. 138, on the Common.

Asa Richardson (1812). AUTHORITY: Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.

Luke Richardson (1812). AUTHORITIES: Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842; Mass. Military Rolls.

John Roulstone (1812). AUTHORITIES: Mass. Military Rolls; Whitman's Hist. A. and H. A. Company, Ed. 1842.

See Reed Genealogy.