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     Thomas Howe was born on 16 June 1692 in Marlboro, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Rebekah Perkins, daughter of John Perkins and Mary Fiske, on 26 April 1715.¹ He died on 2 April 1777 in Marlboro, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 84.³
     On 23 March 1715 his father Thomas Howe and Thomas Fiske entered into a legal agreement involving real estate to be given to him and his fiancee Rebekah Perkins when they were married. (Rebekah was Thomas Fiske's niece, daughter of his sister Mary, and was "brought up by him.") His father agreed to "settle so much real estate upon his said son as shall equalize any of my other sons for quantity and quality," and Thomas Fiske was to give the couple 1/3 of his real estate.⁴ On 16 December 1724, after Thomas Fiske's death, his widow Rebecca sold him the remaining 2/3 of this property.^5,4
     He and Rebekah had the following known children: Thomas (b 20 June 1716), Mary (b 30 June 1718, d 7 June 1802), Ezekial (b 29 June 1720, d 7 October 1800), Simon (b 28 October 1722, d 26 August 1806), Sarah (b 4 July 1725), Rebekah (b 16 August 1727).⁶

     Thomas Howe was born on 12 June 1656 in Marlboro, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married first Sarah Hosmer, daughter of James Hosmer and Sarah White, on 8 June 1681.¹ He married second Mary (?) on 24 December 1724.¹ He died on 16 February 1733 at age 76.¹
     He was active in the early battles with the Indians, including the attack at Lancaster in February 1675/76, and eventually became a Colonel in the militia.¹ He was also active in civil affairs in Marlboro, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, serving in several offices and positions, including Justice of the Peace, and as a representative to the General Court.¹
     On 23 March 1715 he and Thomas Fiske entered into a legal agreement involving real estate to be given to Thomas Howe's son Thomas and to Thomas Fiske's niece Rebekah Perkins, daughter of his sister Mary, who was "brought up by him," upon their marriage. Thomas Howe agreed to "settle so much real estate upon his said son as shall equalize any of my other sons for quantity and quality," and Thomas Fiske was to give the couple 1/3 of his real estate.²

     Sarah Hosmer was born in 1662 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She married Thomas Howe, son of John Howe and Mary (?), on 8 June 1681.¹ She died on 7 April 1724.¹

     Benjamin Gilbert was born on 1 February 1691 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Esther Perkins, daughter of John Perkins and Mary Fiske, on 26 July 1716.¹ He died on 24 June 1760 at age 69.¹
     He was commissioned as an ensign in the militia on 7 February 1744, and served in the expedition to Cape Briton.¹ He and his wife Esther lived in Ipswich (now Hamilton), Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ They moved to North Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, about 1747, where he bought a farm from Jonathan Bush.¹
     They had the following known children: Benjamin (bapt 7 July 1717), John (bapt 13 July 1718), Esther (b 29 August 1720), Mary (bapt 30 September 1722), Elizabeth (bapt 3 January 1724), Sarah (bapt 26 February 1726, d abt 1816), Daniel (b 15 February 1729, d 2 April 1824), Lydia (bapt December 1730), Joseph (bapt July 1733, d 2 March 1776), Isaac (bapt April 1735), Martha (bapt August 1737).²

     John Gilbert married Elizabeth Kilham, daughter of Daniel Kilham and Mary Safford, on 12 September 1677.^2,1

     Elizabeth Kilham was born in 1657.¹ She married John Gilbert on 12 September 1677.^1,2

     Phineas Dodge was born on 23 May 1688 in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^1,3 He married Martha Edwards, intentions published on 15 December 1712.^3,1 He married second Sarah Whipple on 21 September 1726.^3,1 He died on 19 July 1759 at age 71.^1,3
     In 1712 he and his stepmother purchased from his brother Amos all of his brother's property in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts, including a share in a mill.⁴
     He and his first wife Martha had the following known children: Phineas (b 28 August 1713), John (b 25 February 1715), Jeremiah (b 8 March 1716/17, d 1786), Abner (b 1718), Solomon (b 18 June 1721, d 16 January 1812), Martha (b 14 February 1723).⁵

     Amos Dodge was born about 1690 in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^1,3 He married Mary Webb on 14 October 1713 in Windham, Hartford Co. (now Windham Co.), Connecticut.^3,1 He died on 28 March 1765 (the Fiske genealogy says 28 March 1705 or 1706, an obvious error).^3,1
     In 1712 he sold all his property in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts, including a share in a mill, to his brother Phineas Dodge and his stepmother³, and moved to Windham, Hartford Co. (now Windham Co.), Connecticut.³ He and Mary had the following known children: Amos (b 27 November 1714, d 1796), Zebulon (b 20 March 1716), Mary (b 23 September 1717), Martha (b 25 July 1720), Elizabeth (b 7 August 1722), John (b 14 June 1724, d 1797), Ruth (b February 1728), Samuel (b 3 April 1731), Phineas (b 14 June 1734, d 11 July 1773).⁴

     Elizabeth Dodge was born on 15 August 1695.^1,2

     Martha Edwards was born about 1685.¹ She married Phineas Dodge, son of John Dodge and Martha Fiske, intentions published on 15 December 1712.^1,2 She died on 31 March 1724.¹
     She and Phineas had the following known children: Phineas (b 28 August 1713), John (b 25 February 1715), Jeremiah (b 8 March 1716/17, d 1786), Abner (b 1718), Solomon (b 18 June 1721, d 16 January 1812), Martha (b 14 February 1723).³

     Sarah Whipple married Phineas Dodge, son of John Dodge and Martha Fiske, on 21 September 1726.^1,2 She died on 27 May 1769.¹

     Mary Webb married Amos Dodge, son of John Dodge and Martha Fiske, on 14 October 1713 in Windham, Hartford Co. (now Windham Co.), Connecticut.^1,2
     She and Amos had the following known children: Amos (b 27 November 1714, d 1796), Zebulon (b 20 March 1716), Mary (b 23 September 1717), Martha (b 25 July 1720), Elizabeth (b 7 August 1722), John (b 14 June 1724, d 1797), Ruth (b February 1728), Samuel (b 3 April 1731), Phineas (b 14 June 1734, d 11 July 1773).³

     Sarah Dodge was born in 1693 in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married Mark Dodge, son of Edward Dodge and Mary Haskell, on 29 November 1717.² She died on 14 December 1718.²
     She and Mark had one known child, Eleanor (b 1 December 1718, probably d between 21 September 1745 and 1748).³

     Joanna Dodge was born on 12 April 1696.¹ She married John Gridley on 19 December 1717.¹

     Josiah Dodge was born on 16 August 1698 in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Prudence Dodge, daughter of William Dodge and Prudence Fairfield, on 27 January 1718.²
     He was a tanner and farmer.² He and his wife Prudence lived in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts,² until 1743, when they moved to Lunenburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.² He was active in civil affairs, serving on various committees in Lunenburg.²
     He and Prudence had the following known children: Josiah (b 10 January 1718, d 1805), Reuben (b 21 January 1720/21, d 15 June 1762), Eli (b 2 January 1722/23), Tabitha (b 1 July 1726), Zebulon (b abt 1727), Sarah (b 14 February 1729), William (b 6 January 1732), Seth (b 11 February 1734/35), Prudence (b 12 December 1736), Thomas (b 15 January 1737(/38?)).³

     Thomas Dodge was born on 30 November 1700 in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Sarah Porter, daughter of John Porter and Lydia Herrick, on 23 June 1724.² He died in 1736.²
     His estate was valued at £2005 13s.²
     He and Sarah had the following known children: John (b 4 April 1725), Lydia (b 20 April 1727), Benjamin (b 11 March 1730), Israel (bapt 30 March 1732, d 25 February 1736), Sarah (bapt 4 June 1734), Israel (bapt 14 April 1736).³

     Rebekah Dodge was born on 21 March 1702/3.¹

     John Gridley married Joanna Dodge, daughter of Josiah Dodge and Sarah Fiske, on 19 December 1717.¹

     Jemima Dodge was born on 14 November 1707.¹

     John Dodge died on 19 November 1714.¹

     Abigail Dodge was born on 12 June 1710.¹ She died "soon."¹

     Abigail Dodge was born on 7 June 1713.¹ She died "soon."¹

     Mark Dodge was born in 1694 in North Beverly, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Sarah Dodge, daughter of Josiah Dodge and Sarah Fiske, on 29 November 1717.¹
     He and Sarah had one known child, Eleanor (b 1 December 1718, probably d between 21 September 1745 and 1748).²

     Prudence Dodge was born on 27 January 1701/2.¹ She married Josiah Dodge, son of Josiah Dodge and Sarah Fiske, on 27 January 1718.¹
     She and her husband Josiah lived in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts,¹ until 1743, when they moved to Lunenburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.¹ They had the following known children: Josiah (b 10 January 1718, d 1805), Reuben (b 21 January 1720/21, d 15 June 1762), Eli (b 2 January 1722/23), Tabitha (b 1 July 1726), Zebulon (b abt 1727), Sarah (b 14 February 1729), William (b 6 January 1732), Seth (b 11 February 1734/35), Prudence (b 12 December 1736), Thomas (b 15 January 1737(/38?)).²