His second cousin, twice removed, Daniel Marsh
By Dawn D. Hance
Many thanks to Dawn D. Hance for this document of Daniel Marsh and her permission to print it here.
Daniel Marsh (Rev. William, Rev. Thomas, William) was born 19 December 1748 at Willington, Connecticut, son of Rev. William and Eunice (Gurley) Marsh and died 29 February 1808 at Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont in his 60th year. He married Phebe Rice c. 1772/3 at Clarendon. She was born 12 October 1747 at Warwick, Rhode Island, daughter of Randall and Dinah (Greene) Rice and died February 1833 aged 85 years. They are buried in the Marsh Cemetery in Clarendon.
In 1751 Daniel's father, Rev. William, with a number of Baptists from Connecticut, settled at Hamburg, New Jersey. William served as pastor of the Deckerstown Baptist Church, but his doctrinal views did not suit the congregation. He resigned and removed to the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, Rev. William and his brother, Thomas Marsh, were slaughtered by the Indians 15 October 1763. It is likely his wife and children returned to Connecticut.
In 1769 Daniel Marsh, his brother, William Marsh, and their uncles, Amos and Jacob Marsh, came to Clarendon from Connecticut. Oliver Arnold and Whitfield Foster came at the same time from Rhode Island. They brought with them a few tools, some foodstuffs, and a cow. Each week one of them would be chosen to milk the cow, obtain wild game and fish, and prepare the meals. By the end of the season, they had erected five log houses (Daniel Marsh on lot #1 of Socialborough plan was the southernmost lot, Whitfield Foster on lot #2, Oliver Arnold on lot #3, Jacob Marsh on lot #4, lot #5 had been settled by Daniel's uncle, Elisha Williams, in 1768, and Amos Marsh on lot #6. Before winter set in, they all went home except William Marsh, who decided to go north, perhaps to Montreal, for the winter. He planned to return to Clarendon in the spring, but he was never heard from again. His relatives made many anxious inquiries about his whereabouts to no avail. (Canadian Loyalist records state he received a pension for his services during the Revolution. His wife was Anne and surviving children Jane, Unis, Ruth, Tryphena, Lury, Amey or Anne. William was born circa 1754 at Newtown, New Jersey.)
The next year in 1770, the men returned to Clarendon with their families. It is likely Daniel brought his mother and possibly some of his siblings. His mother, Eunice Marsh, witnessed a deed of Jacob Marsh to Amos Marsh on 10 September 1774.
It is interesting to note that at his death, Gurley Marsh, Daniel's son, owned 200 acres in Canada that he had purchased from Abraham Marsh. Most likely this was the Abraham Marsh of Shaftsbury, Vermont who had his land confiscated for being a Tory. It is known that Jacob Marsh was in Shaftsbury 1764 - 68; most likely there is some relationship. Possibly Abraham was Daniel's brother.
Daniel Marsh bought for 9 pounds from Thomas Tillinghast 1/60 part of the town (usually 100 acres), land that he had bought from John Henry Lydius in 1761. It was in Township #8 called Fairfield and was dated 21 September 1769. (Fairfield included the northern part of Clarendon under the Lydius' grant.) No bounds or acreage were given. Daniel recorded this deed after his return to Clarendon in December 1782.
In order to understand the controversy that tried men's souls in Clarendon during the 1770's prior to the Revolution, it is necessary to study the several land grants.
(1) John Henry Lydius, an Indian trader of Albany, New York, claimed to have purchased a large tract of land from the Mohawks in 1732. Governor Shirley of Massachusetts confirmed the purchase in 1744. In 1760 Lydius divided his land into 35 townships of 36 square miles each. He deeded to other men, who, in turn, sold their claims to many early settlers of Clarendon. No. 7, Durham, was the name of the grant which included most of Clarendon.
(2) In the early 1760's, Royal Governor of New Hampshire, Benning Wentworth, granted numerous charters for the towns that would one day become the state of Vermont. He issued the Charter of Clarendon 5 September 1761.
(3) Long before these lands were settled, a boundary dispute arose between New Hampshire and New York. To make a long story short, in 1764, King George III and Council reviewed the situation. They decided the lands Governor Wentworth had chartered would thereafter be under the jurisdiction of New York. Perhaps the settlers would have accepted New York rule if New York had not demanded that they relinquish their titles which were to be re-issued. However, soon New York began chartering these lands and selling off the settlers' rights to others.
A. On 3 April 1771, Governor Dunmore of New York issued the grant for Socialborough which included Rutland, Pittsford and about 4 square miles in the northern part of Clarendon. Dunmore sent William Cockburn and his men to survey the area. They were met with disdain and threats and were forced to abandon their plans. When Duane wrote from Albany on 10 September 1771 after his return from this area, he related how poorly he had been treated by the New Hampshire Grant men. He promised to accede to their demands and ceased his surveying. He stated, "Marsh's survey is undone as I did not care to venture that way." (It is interesting to note that Daniel Marsh's grandson, Hon. John L. Marsh, wrote an article for Hemingway’s Gazetteer on the early history of Clarendon. He stated that he was in possession of a very old, fragile map of Socialborough. In 1843 his grandson, William C. Marsh, donated this map and several deeds to the Vermont Historical Society. Most of these deeds seem to pertain to Oliver Arnold who married Daniel Marsh's wife's sister, Elnathan Rice. Perhaps the Arnolds gave these documents to the Marsh family. The Arnold's lived two farms north of Daniel Marsh.)
B. On 7 January 1772, New York Governor Tryon chartered the town of Durham. This included all the land in Clarendon south of Socialborough. So what were the settlers to do? Some had purchased under Lydius' while others had New Hampshire Grants. Some chose to side with the New Hampshire side and others the New York side. Daniel Marsh had bought his farm in 1769 under the Lydius Grant. His farm was listed as lot #1 on the Socialborough map of 1771 - the southernmost lot on the map. His uncle, Jacob Marsh, who had purchased 600 acres under the New Hampshire Grant in 1768 at Shaftsbury, Vermont, chose the New York side. He repurchased this land from the Yorkers in 1772, became a New York magistrate, and was tried by a court of the New Hampshire Grant men headed by Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys. By 1774 Jacob sold his land in Clarendon and relocated to Saratoga, New York. Daniel and his uncle, Amos Marsh, rode out the storm and retained titles to their properties.
The Green Mountain boys were often in Clarendon trying to persuade the Yorkers to join the New Hampshire side. Some of their tactics were rather harsh. Trials were held, and those found guilty of being a Yorker were sometimes whipped or had a price put on their head. Other times they would burn a house or unroof it. If the person with an unroofed log house agreed to rescind his New York connection, his new roof was put on with the understanding that it was put on under a New Hampshire title.
With the onset of the Revolutionary War in 1775, Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys had a new mission - to defeat the British. All sides turned to the conflict. Clarendon had more Tories (British sympathizers) than any other town in Vermont. Most likely this was caused by the bitterness left over from the land controversy.
State Papers of Vermont indicate that Daniel Marsh was a teamster employed by the American side. In the fall of 1775, he carried supplies to Canada for Captain Oliver Potter's company from Clarendon. He also must have gone to Fort Number Four in Charlestown, New Hampshire for Joseph Williams claimed that Marsh had done damage to his wagon on a trip to Fort Number Four on 30 November 1776.
In July of 1777, the war in this area really heated up. That month the advance of Burgoyne's Army forced the Americans to retreat from the forts on Lake Champlain. A rear-guard action was fought at Hubbardtown, Vermont that routed the Americans.
It was time for the early settlers to make a decision - to join the American or the British cause. Most people fled Rutland County in advance of the British army. However, a significant number in Clarendon thought their chances were better with the British. They went to Skenesborough (now Whitehall) New York to obtain protection papers which allowed them to stay on their farms unmolested by the British. While applying for protection papers, they were urged to join the Queen's Loyalist Rangers. A number of Clarendon residents signed up, including Daniel's uncle, Amos Marsh, and his son, Shubal. (Amos deserted the British cause and had returned to Clarendon by April of 1778. His farm was not confiscated.) Daniel Marsh does not appear on the Ranger's list. He seems to have been in Clarendon as late as 12 September 1777, as he later submitted an account for animals sequestered for the use of the state by Capt. Abel Marsh of Hartland, (Windsor County), Vermont.
What happened after that is unclear, but it is known that Daniel Marsh was found behind enemy lines and taken prisoner. Perhaps this was at the Battle of Saratoga in October of 1777 at which time his uncle, Jacob Marsh, on the side of the British, was killed. Daniel was held prisoner on a guard ship in Boston Harbor.
In March 1778, Vermont formed the Court of Confiscation and the next month released a list of Tories. Daniel Marsh was on that list. Confiscation Commissioners were named to seize the Tory properties and sell them to enhance the state coffers for the war effort.
On 2 December, 1778, Commissioner James Claghorn sold the following property of Daniel Marsh to John Seamans of Clarendon: beginning at the bank of Otter Creek at Whitfield Foster's southeast corner (Foster had lot #2 on the Socialborough plan) - due east one mile to the southeast corner of the lot-south 50 rods-due west one mile to Otter Creek-thence on the Creek to beginning. Together with all the improvements on a 100-acre lot lying south of and adjoining said lot-for treasonable conduct. The sum was 855 pounds. The northern 100 acres on which Daniel made his home was the land he purchased from Thomas Tillinghast under the Lydius Grant in September 1769. How he got the 100 acres to the south is unknown. Possibly it was part of the Tillinghast deed as no bounds were given. Or perhaps he purchased it at vendue (tax sale) of which there is no record. John Seamans never sold this property. Daniel Marsh's home lot was rented during this time to Capt. Jerathemeel Powers who resided there as late as 1781.
Daniel's neighbor to the south, Silas Whitney, complained that he had bought the southern 100 acres from the Sequestration Board, but no deed substantiates his claim. However, he did purchase this parcel from Benjamin Melvin, an original New Hampshire Grantee, in 1779 (after it was sold to Seamans). Whitney also purchased from the commissioner a 65-acre parcel that had belonged to Marsh. It was located on the Main Road, a distance east of the Marsh farm.
In January 1778, Daniel's cousins, Stephen and Samuel Williams, of Rutland, bonded to the town of Clarendon for $500, relieving the town and state of all charges for supporting and bringing up the family of Daniel Marsh. It appears that Phebe and children went to live with the Williams' family in Rutland after Daniel left.
There is an item found in James Davie Butler's "Rutlandia" housed at the Historical Society of Wisconsin that states "Stephen [Williams] though a staunch Whig, went to Cambridge [MA] and released from a guard ship, Daniel Marsh, of Clarendon, who had been taken as a Loyalist among Burgoyne's troops." His release most likely occurred in 1778 or early 1779.
Daniel then went to live in New Milford, Connecticut where two of his children were born in 1779 and 1782. In February 1779, the Vermont Legislature passed an act prohibiting the Tories from returning to the state. It was repealed in November 1780.
In February 1782, Daniel, then of New Milford, Connecticut, petitioned the Vermont Legislature for restoration of his citizenship in Vermont. A large number of men signed the petition [including David Warner and Ebenezer Howard who are discussed in other parts of this document]. It was approved that February, and Daniel returned to Clarendon. In December 1782, the inhabitants voted to accept him as a "good, wholesome inhabitant". It is interesting to note that Daniel, in February 1787, successfully petitioned the legislature for status as a Revolutionary War soldier. He stated he had spent 16 days providing hay, horses, and transportation for Captain Oliver Potter's Company to Montreal during the Canadian expedition of 1775.
Soon after his return, Daniel was elected representative to the Legislature, an office he held until 1788. He encountered opposition to his re-election bid in 1786, when 34 Clarendon residents filed a petition questioning his credentials. One of these was Silas Whitney. However, Daniel was successfully seated.
Although Marsh returned to his home farm in 1782, he had to go to court for his southern property which was claimed by Silas Whitney. Marsh's southern lot became known as the "Disputed Lot", and he and Whitney carried on a bitter feud that lasted for over a decade - both in court and on the land itself. One of them would sow and the other would reap - one would rent to a tenant and the other would evict him. One day Whitney cut several acres on the meadow. While he was eating dinner, Marsh drew it away.
Whitney was often having financial problems and lost this lot to creditors. Jonathan Parker Jr., who had purchased it from his creditors, sold the lot back to Whitney March 1787. Restricted from the deed was one acre on the west side of the road that a quarter of the inhabitants had agreed upon for a burial place. This is presently the Marsh Cemetery located a few rods south of the former John L. Marsh brick house.
Isaac Hobbs, in 1793, sold 65 acres of this lot west of the road to Marsh. This parcel was awarded to Hobbs in an execution against Whitney. Finally on 26 March 1795, Silas Whitney deeded all his rights to this 100 acres of the Right of Benjamin Melvin to Marsh for 200 pounds. Hopefully the two men finally settled their differences before they died and can rest in peace as both men are buried in the small Marsh Cemetery.
In 1788 Daniel Marsh was employed by the Postmaster General of Vermont as a post rider. His route took him to the Onion River and ended in Jericho, Vermont, in the northern part of the state. At his death his inventory included post bags.
When Daniel Marsh died in 1808, his estate was probated. His home farm consisted of 135 acres (lot #1 on Socialborough plan and 35 acres on the Disputed Lot). His home farm on Middle Road was later owned by Daniel Platt on the 1869 map. For livestock he had horses, cows, oxen, hogs, sheep, and a mule. His inventory also included farming tools, 4 tons of hay, 20 bushels of corn, 16 bushels of wheat, 5 bushels of rye, 35 bushels of oats and 30 bushels of potatoes. His household furnishings included a clock, an old desk, desk with bookcase, several cherry tables, 9 dining chairs, 10 common chairs, 2 old chests, a looking glass, fire dogs (andirons), and a pair of shovel and tongs for the fireplace, brass candlesticks, loom, and several spinning wheels. He had 7 beds, one with curtains. His wearing apparel consisted of a straight-bodied coat, 2 waistcoats, a pair of breeches, a great coat, a vest and pantaloons, and a hat. He also owned a silver watch.
His library contained Kirby's Reports, Laws of Vermont, Phelp's Memoirs, Principles of Government, and Rural Magazine, and the Family Physician.
Gurley and Randall Marsh were named estate administrators. William Marsh was appointed guardian of Lorry Marsh, a minor, and Daniel Marsh was named guardian of Henry Marsh, a minor. Randall Marsh bought the farm from the heirs in 1815.
Although none of the Marshes ever joined the Baptist Church (only denomination in town at the time), Daniel Marsh owned two pews in the Meeting House. He also owned an old Bible, 2 Psalm books, and a poem on the death of Christ. Daniel's gravestone reads: "Daniel Marsh, Esq. who in 60th year of his age with an unshaken belief of a blessed immortality and final restoration of all things calmly departed this life February 29, 1808." An SAR marker has been placed on his grave.
Many thanks to Dawn D. Hance for this document of Daniel Marsh and her permission to print it here.
Daniel Marsh (Rev. William, Rev. Thomas, William) was born 19 December 1748 at Willington, Connecticut, son of Rev. William and Eunice (Gurley) Marsh and died 29 February 1808 at Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont in his 60th year. He married Phebe Rice c. 1772/3 at Clarendon. She was born 12 October 1747 at Warwick, Rhode Island, daughter of Randall and Dinah (Greene) Rice and died February 1833 aged 85 years. They are buried in the Marsh Cemetery in Clarendon.
In 1751 Daniel's father, Rev. William, with a number of Baptists from Connecticut, settled at Hamburg, New Jersey. William served as pastor of the Deckerstown Baptist Church, but his doctrinal views did not suit the congregation. He resigned and removed to the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, Rev. William and his brother, Thomas Marsh, were slaughtered by the Indians 15 October 1763. It is likely his wife and children returned to Connecticut.
In 1769 Daniel Marsh, his brother, William Marsh, and their uncles, Amos and Jacob Marsh, came to Clarendon from Connecticut. Oliver Arnold and Whitfield Foster came at the same time from Rhode Island. They brought with them a few tools, some foodstuffs, and a cow. Each week one of them would be chosen to milk the cow, obtain wild game and fish, and prepare the meals. By the end of the season, they had erected five log houses (Daniel Marsh on lot #1 of Socialborough plan was the southernmost lot, Whitfield Foster on lot #2, Oliver Arnold on lot #3, Jacob Marsh on lot #4, lot #5 had been settled by Daniel's uncle, Elisha Williams, in 1768, and Amos Marsh on lot #6. Before winter set in, they all went home except William Marsh, who decided to go north, perhaps to Montreal, for the winter. He planned to return to Clarendon in the spring, but he was never heard from again. His relatives made many anxious inquiries about his whereabouts to no avail. (Canadian Loyalist records state he received a pension for his services during the Revolution. His wife was Anne and surviving children Jane, Unis, Ruth, Tryphena, Lury, Amey or Anne. William was born circa 1754 at Newtown, New Jersey.)
The next year in 1770, the men returned to Clarendon with their families. It is likely Daniel brought his mother and possibly some of his siblings. His mother, Eunice Marsh, witnessed a deed of Jacob Marsh to Amos Marsh on 10 September 1774.
It is interesting to note that at his death, Gurley Marsh, Daniel's son, owned 200 acres in Canada that he had purchased from Abraham Marsh. Most likely this was the Abraham Marsh of Shaftsbury, Vermont who had his land confiscated for being a Tory. It is known that Jacob Marsh was in Shaftsbury 1764 - 68; most likely there is some relationship. Possibly Abraham was Daniel's brother.
Daniel Marsh bought for 9 pounds from Thomas Tillinghast 1/60 part of the town (usually 100 acres), land that he had bought from John Henry Lydius in 1761. It was in Township #8 called Fairfield and was dated 21 September 1769. (Fairfield included the northern part of Clarendon under the Lydius' grant.) No bounds or acreage were given. Daniel recorded this deed after his return to Clarendon in December 1782.
In order to understand the controversy that tried men's souls in Clarendon during the 1770's prior to the Revolution, it is necessary to study the several land grants.
(1) John Henry Lydius, an Indian trader of Albany, New York, claimed to have purchased a large tract of land from the Mohawks in 1732. Governor Shirley of Massachusetts confirmed the purchase in 1744. In 1760 Lydius divided his land into 35 townships of 36 square miles each. He deeded to other men, who, in turn, sold their claims to many early settlers of Clarendon. No. 7, Durham, was the name of the grant which included most of Clarendon.
(2) In the early 1760's, Royal Governor of New Hampshire, Benning Wentworth, granted numerous charters for the towns that would one day become the state of Vermont. He issued the Charter of Clarendon 5 September 1761.
(3) Long before these lands were settled, a boundary dispute arose between New Hampshire and New York. To make a long story short, in 1764, King George III and Council reviewed the situation. They decided the lands Governor Wentworth had chartered would thereafter be under the jurisdiction of New York. Perhaps the settlers would have accepted New York rule if New York had not demanded that they relinquish their titles which were to be re-issued. However, soon New York began chartering these lands and selling off the settlers' rights to others.
A. On 3 April 1771, Governor Dunmore of New York issued the grant for Socialborough which included Rutland, Pittsford and about 4 square miles in the northern part of Clarendon. Dunmore sent William Cockburn and his men to survey the area. They were met with disdain and threats and were forced to abandon their plans. When Duane wrote from Albany on 10 September 1771 after his return from this area, he related how poorly he had been treated by the New Hampshire Grant men. He promised to accede to their demands and ceased his surveying. He stated, "Marsh's survey is undone as I did not care to venture that way." (It is interesting to note that Daniel Marsh's grandson, Hon. John L. Marsh, wrote an article for Hemingway’s Gazetteer on the early history of Clarendon. He stated that he was in possession of a very old, fragile map of Socialborough. In 1843 his grandson, William C. Marsh, donated this map and several deeds to the Vermont Historical Society. Most of these deeds seem to pertain to Oliver Arnold who married Daniel Marsh's wife's sister, Elnathan Rice. Perhaps the Arnolds gave these documents to the Marsh family. The Arnold's lived two farms north of Daniel Marsh.)
B. On 7 January 1772, New York Governor Tryon chartered the town of Durham. This included all the land in Clarendon south of Socialborough. So what were the settlers to do? Some had purchased under Lydius' while others had New Hampshire Grants. Some chose to side with the New Hampshire side and others the New York side. Daniel Marsh had bought his farm in 1769 under the Lydius Grant. His farm was listed as lot #1 on the Socialborough map of 1771 - the southernmost lot on the map. His uncle, Jacob Marsh, who had purchased 600 acres under the New Hampshire Grant in 1768 at Shaftsbury, Vermont, chose the New York side. He repurchased this land from the Yorkers in 1772, became a New York magistrate, and was tried by a court of the New Hampshire Grant men headed by Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys. By 1774 Jacob sold his land in Clarendon and relocated to Saratoga, New York. Daniel and his uncle, Amos Marsh, rode out the storm and retained titles to their properties.
The Green Mountain boys were often in Clarendon trying to persuade the Yorkers to join the New Hampshire side. Some of their tactics were rather harsh. Trials were held, and those found guilty of being a Yorker were sometimes whipped or had a price put on their head. Other times they would burn a house or unroof it. If the person with an unroofed log house agreed to rescind his New York connection, his new roof was put on with the understanding that it was put on under a New Hampshire title.
With the onset of the Revolutionary War in 1775, Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys had a new mission - to defeat the British. All sides turned to the conflict. Clarendon had more Tories (British sympathizers) than any other town in Vermont. Most likely this was caused by the bitterness left over from the land controversy.
State Papers of Vermont indicate that Daniel Marsh was a teamster employed by the American side. In the fall of 1775, he carried supplies to Canada for Captain Oliver Potter's company from Clarendon. He also must have gone to Fort Number Four in Charlestown, New Hampshire for Joseph Williams claimed that Marsh had done damage to his wagon on a trip to Fort Number Four on 30 November 1776.
In July of 1777, the war in this area really heated up. That month the advance of Burgoyne's Army forced the Americans to retreat from the forts on Lake Champlain. A rear-guard action was fought at Hubbardtown, Vermont that routed the Americans.
It was time for the early settlers to make a decision - to join the American or the British cause. Most people fled Rutland County in advance of the British army. However, a significant number in Clarendon thought their chances were better with the British. They went to Skenesborough (now Whitehall) New York to obtain protection papers which allowed them to stay on their farms unmolested by the British. While applying for protection papers, they were urged to join the Queen's Loyalist Rangers. A number of Clarendon residents signed up, including Daniel's uncle, Amos Marsh, and his son, Shubal. (Amos deserted the British cause and had returned to Clarendon by April of 1778. His farm was not confiscated.) Daniel Marsh does not appear on the Ranger's list. He seems to have been in Clarendon as late as 12 September 1777, as he later submitted an account for animals sequestered for the use of the state by Capt. Abel Marsh of Hartland, (Windsor County), Vermont.
What happened after that is unclear, but it is known that Daniel Marsh was found behind enemy lines and taken prisoner. Perhaps this was at the Battle of Saratoga in October of 1777 at which time his uncle, Jacob Marsh, on the side of the British, was killed. Daniel was held prisoner on a guard ship in Boston Harbor.
In March 1778, Vermont formed the Court of Confiscation and the next month released a list of Tories. Daniel Marsh was on that list. Confiscation Commissioners were named to seize the Tory properties and sell them to enhance the state coffers for the war effort.
On 2 December, 1778, Commissioner James Claghorn sold the following property of Daniel Marsh to John Seamans of Clarendon: beginning at the bank of Otter Creek at Whitfield Foster's southeast corner (Foster had lot #2 on the Socialborough plan) - due east one mile to the southeast corner of the lot-south 50 rods-due west one mile to Otter Creek-thence on the Creek to beginning. Together with all the improvements on a 100-acre lot lying south of and adjoining said lot-for treasonable conduct. The sum was 855 pounds. The northern 100 acres on which Daniel made his home was the land he purchased from Thomas Tillinghast under the Lydius Grant in September 1769. How he got the 100 acres to the south is unknown. Possibly it was part of the Tillinghast deed as no bounds were given. Or perhaps he purchased it at vendue (tax sale) of which there is no record. John Seamans never sold this property. Daniel Marsh's home lot was rented during this time to Capt. Jerathemeel Powers who resided there as late as 1781.
Daniel's neighbor to the south, Silas Whitney, complained that he had bought the southern 100 acres from the Sequestration Board, but no deed substantiates his claim. However, he did purchase this parcel from Benjamin Melvin, an original New Hampshire Grantee, in 1779 (after it was sold to Seamans). Whitney also purchased from the commissioner a 65-acre parcel that had belonged to Marsh. It was located on the Main Road, a distance east of the Marsh farm.
In January 1778, Daniel's cousins, Stephen and Samuel Williams, of Rutland, bonded to the town of Clarendon for $500, relieving the town and state of all charges for supporting and bringing up the family of Daniel Marsh. It appears that Phebe and children went to live with the Williams' family in Rutland after Daniel left.
There is an item found in James Davie Butler's "Rutlandia" housed at the Historical Society of Wisconsin that states "Stephen [Williams] though a staunch Whig, went to Cambridge [MA] and released from a guard ship, Daniel Marsh, of Clarendon, who had been taken as a Loyalist among Burgoyne's troops." His release most likely occurred in 1778 or early 1779.
Daniel then went to live in New Milford, Connecticut where two of his children were born in 1779 and 1782. In February 1779, the Vermont Legislature passed an act prohibiting the Tories from returning to the state. It was repealed in November 1780.
In February 1782, Daniel, then of New Milford, Connecticut, petitioned the Vermont Legislature for restoration of his citizenship in Vermont. A large number of men signed the petition [including David Warner and Ebenezer Howard who are discussed in other parts of this document]. It was approved that February, and Daniel returned to Clarendon. In December 1782, the inhabitants voted to accept him as a "good, wholesome inhabitant". It is interesting to note that Daniel, in February 1787, successfully petitioned the legislature for status as a Revolutionary War soldier. He stated he had spent 16 days providing hay, horses, and transportation for Captain Oliver Potter's Company to Montreal during the Canadian expedition of 1775.
Soon after his return, Daniel was elected representative to the Legislature, an office he held until 1788. He encountered opposition to his re-election bid in 1786, when 34 Clarendon residents filed a petition questioning his credentials. One of these was Silas Whitney. However, Daniel was successfully seated.
Although Marsh returned to his home farm in 1782, he had to go to court for his southern property which was claimed by Silas Whitney. Marsh's southern lot became known as the "Disputed Lot", and he and Whitney carried on a bitter feud that lasted for over a decade - both in court and on the land itself. One of them would sow and the other would reap - one would rent to a tenant and the other would evict him. One day Whitney cut several acres on the meadow. While he was eating dinner, Marsh drew it away.
Whitney was often having financial problems and lost this lot to creditors. Jonathan Parker Jr., who had purchased it from his creditors, sold the lot back to Whitney March 1787. Restricted from the deed was one acre on the west side of the road that a quarter of the inhabitants had agreed upon for a burial place. This is presently the Marsh Cemetery located a few rods south of the former John L. Marsh brick house.
Isaac Hobbs, in 1793, sold 65 acres of this lot west of the road to Marsh. This parcel was awarded to Hobbs in an execution against Whitney. Finally on 26 March 1795, Silas Whitney deeded all his rights to this 100 acres of the Right of Benjamin Melvin to Marsh for 200 pounds. Hopefully the two men finally settled their differences before they died and can rest in peace as both men are buried in the small Marsh Cemetery.
In 1788 Daniel Marsh was employed by the Postmaster General of Vermont as a post rider. His route took him to the Onion River and ended in Jericho, Vermont, in the northern part of the state. At his death his inventory included post bags.
When Daniel Marsh died in 1808, his estate was probated. His home farm consisted of 135 acres (lot #1 on Socialborough plan and 35 acres on the Disputed Lot). His home farm on Middle Road was later owned by Daniel Platt on the 1869 map. For livestock he had horses, cows, oxen, hogs, sheep, and a mule. His inventory also included farming tools, 4 tons of hay, 20 bushels of corn, 16 bushels of wheat, 5 bushels of rye, 35 bushels of oats and 30 bushels of potatoes. His household furnishings included a clock, an old desk, desk with bookcase, several cherry tables, 9 dining chairs, 10 common chairs, 2 old chests, a looking glass, fire dogs (andirons), and a pair of shovel and tongs for the fireplace, brass candlesticks, loom, and several spinning wheels. He had 7 beds, one with curtains. His wearing apparel consisted of a straight-bodied coat, 2 waistcoats, a pair of breeches, a great coat, a vest and pantaloons, and a hat. He also owned a silver watch.
His library contained Kirby's Reports, Laws of Vermont, Phelp's Memoirs, Principles of Government, and Rural Magazine, and the Family Physician.
Gurley and Randall Marsh were named estate administrators. William Marsh was appointed guardian of Lorry Marsh, a minor, and Daniel Marsh was named guardian of Henry Marsh, a minor. Randall Marsh bought the farm from the heirs in 1815.
Although none of the Marshes ever joined the Baptist Church (only denomination in town at the time), Daniel Marsh owned two pews in the Meeting House. He also owned an old Bible, 2 Psalm books, and a poem on the death of Christ. Daniel's gravestone reads: "Daniel Marsh, Esq. who in 60th year of his age with an unshaken belief of a blessed immortality and final restoration of all things calmly departed this life February 29, 1808." An SAR marker has been placed on his grave.
Daniel’s gravestone on the left, Phebe's on the right. Photos special courtesy of Dawn D. Hance.
Lot #1 Daniel Marsh farm. The small house to the right is very old and may have been Daniel's home.
Daniel and Phebe's gravestones on the left of the cemetery picture.
The white stone between is Caleb and John Marsh's gravestone which was recently unearthed.
Gurley and other Marsh stones to the right of the picture.
Photos special courtesy of Dawn D. Hance
Daniel and Phebe's gravestones on the left of the cemetery picture.
The white stone between is Caleb and John Marsh's gravestone which was recently unearthed.
Gurley and other Marsh stones to the right of the picture.
Photos special courtesy of Dawn D. Hance
Children of Daniel and Phebe (Rice) Marsh
I. Gurley Marsh was born 19 July 1773 at Clarendon and died 4 September 1824 at Clarendon aged 51 years. He married Sarah White (sister of his brother, Daniel's, wife) 25 December 1810 at Shrewsbury. She was born 25 July 1787, daughter of Lemuel and Zilpha White at Shrewsbury and died 20 March 1831 at Clarendon aged 44 years. They are buried in the Marsh Cemetery.
In 1817 Gurley purchased from his mother and siblings one - half of his brother William Marsh's estate for $1,500 and the other half from William's widow, Hannah Searing, in 1824 for $1,500. He resided on this property until his death. His probate lists his home farm of 109 1/2 acres valued at $2190 --- also 200 acres of land in Roxborough, Upper Canada, that he had bought of Abraham Marsh. (Daniel Marsh (Jr.) was paid in 1833 to go to Canada to settle the estate.)
Gurley's personal estate included livestock, farming tools, and a pleasure wagon. The sawmill must have been in operation as he had 3,000 feet of boards. He had 6 beds and bed cords plus a high post bedstead - also a set of curtains (these were bed curtains, drawn at night to keep the cold out). He also had a kitchen stove and pipe (stoves came into use circa 1810) and a parlor stove and pipe. His furnishings included 2 cherry tables, a stand, a set of curtains, 7 dining chairs, a rocking chair, 5 kitchen chairs, a looking glass, blue plates and bowls etc., 2 decanters and tumblers, and knives, forks etc. For clothing he had a great coat, straight-bodied coat, a pair of pantaloons, old surtout, vests, a pair of shoes and boots and 2 hats. Dr. Silas Bowen was appointed guardian of Gurley's children. In 1832 Bowen sold Gurley's farm for $1800 to William D. and John L. Marsh.
A. Illegitimate child - Orren Marsh son of Gurley Marsh and Content Randall was born at Clarendon 25 May 1798 - recorded at Clarendon. Rutland County Supreme Court records indicate that Content Randall of Clarendon, a single woman, brought a paternity suit against Gurley Marsh of Shrewsbury for support of a child conceived on 6 September 1797 at Clarendon. The suit complained that the child would be a bastard. It was dated 13 April 1798, a month before the child was born. Gurley was to pay $133 for support. (Rutland County Court Supreme Court Records folder 52, papers #19-21). Orren Marsh is not listed as an heir to Gurley's estate. Content was born at Wallingford, Vermont 14 Februry 1782 (Clarendon record) daughter of Ichabod and Mary (Arnold) Randall.
Children of Gurley and Sarah Marsh
B. Zilpha Malintha Marsh born c. 1811 - died 26 March 1831 - 19 years. Marsh Cemetery
C. Sarah Maria Marsh born 24 December 1812, died 8 August 1876, unmarried. Marsh Cemetery. She lived with her brother, William G., at Wallingford in the 1850 census.
D. Laura Emeline Marsh born c. 1815 died 9 November 1835 - 20 years. Marsh Cemetery
E. Mary Ann Marsh born c. 1817 died 27 February 1847. Marsh Cemetery. She married Henry O. Perkins 5 January 1837.
F. Eliza E. Marsh born c. 1819 died 4 May 1846 - 26 years. Marsh Cemetery.
G. William G. Marsh born 23 December 1821 died 2 November 1901. He married Marcia Button, daughter of the Honorable Frederick Button, 5 May 1847. She was born 28 August 1826 died 12 March 1901. They and their two daughters are buried in the Smith - Pratt Cemetery in Clarendon. For many years they lived in Wallingford.
Children of William G. and Marcia Button Marsh
1. Laura Marsh, wife of Charles Erwin Hill, 5 May 1850 - 13 January 1937.
2. Carrie A. Marsh 8 May 1855 - 30 May 1925
II. William Marsh born 28 July 1775 at Clarendon died 3 January 1812 at Clarendon aged 36 years (8 January 1812 Rutland Herald). His gravestone, now nearly illegible, was made by William Denison of Rutland at a cost of $24. William married Hannah Stanley. She was born 20 November 1778, daughter of Samuel and Sybil (Page) Stanley. She married (2nd) Richard Searing of Saratoga, New York at Clarendon, 24 October 1813. They were residing in Saratoga in 1824 when she sold her dower rights to William's brother, Gurley Marsh, who lived on the farm until his death. William Marsh had purchased this property from George Dyer and George Dyer Jr. in 1803. (1869 map W.D. (William D.) Marsh - presently the home of Thomas O'Brien). At William Marsh's death, he owned a sawmill on this property on the stream known as Scott Brook. William's property was probated. His wife, Hannah, was named administrator. William Marsh must have had a lengthy illness for Hannah paid Dr. James Porter (of Rutland), Dr. Guernsey and Dr. James Thurber for their services. She also paid for his shroud and mourning articles. His inventory included livestock, farming tools, household furniture, and clothing. The latter consisted of a new black coat and pantaloons, a black cashmere ("casamere") coat, great coats (overcoats), vests, waistcoats, linen jackets, trousers, pantaloons, linen and cotton shirts, stockings, old black surtout (long close-fitting overcoat), hat, cow skin, and cowhide boots. He must have been a member of the local militia as he had a trooper's coat, cap, holsters, sword, spear, and cartridge. His household furnishings included 4 beds, low case of drawers, 2 tables, 2 stands, old chest and trunk, 8 chairs, a clock, 12 silver teaspoons, toasting irons, loom, 3 wheels (for spinning), 2 cases of knives and forks etc. He raised wheat, rye, corn and flax on his farm. His whole estate was valued at $4,500, a tidy sum in those days. Because he was not survived by any children, his wife received one - half of the estate, and his mother and siblings received the other half.
III. Daniel Marsh Jr. born 30 April 1777 at Clarendon died 29 January 1857 at Clarendon aged 80 years. He married Mary/Polly White 16 February 1802. She was born 7 June 1781, daughter of Lemuel and Zilpha White at Shrewsbury, Vermont and died 1 February 1857 at Clarendon aged 76 years. They are buried in the Marsh Cemetery. They resided on the farm presently owned by Mrs. John Gilman (1854 and 1869 maps, John L. Marsh). In March 1841, Daniel sold his 199 - acre farm to his son, John L. Marsh, for $4,000, reserving the south rooms in the upright part of the house, cellar under old part of house and privileges in the kitchen, dining room, barn for horse and cow and wood house. The brick house (upright part referred to in the deed) was built c. 1840 or earlier. Probably the original house stood west and was attached to the brick house - as an ell to the new brick house. The outlines of the old structure, since removed, can be seen on the west side of the brick house. This 199 - acre farm included old Daniel Marsh's "Disputed Lot" and land to the south.
In 1817 Gurley purchased from his mother and siblings one - half of his brother William Marsh's estate for $1,500 and the other half from William's widow, Hannah Searing, in 1824 for $1,500. He resided on this property until his death. His probate lists his home farm of 109 1/2 acres valued at $2190 --- also 200 acres of land in Roxborough, Upper Canada, that he had bought of Abraham Marsh. (Daniel Marsh (Jr.) was paid in 1833 to go to Canada to settle the estate.)
Gurley's personal estate included livestock, farming tools, and a pleasure wagon. The sawmill must have been in operation as he had 3,000 feet of boards. He had 6 beds and bed cords plus a high post bedstead - also a set of curtains (these were bed curtains, drawn at night to keep the cold out). He also had a kitchen stove and pipe (stoves came into use circa 1810) and a parlor stove and pipe. His furnishings included 2 cherry tables, a stand, a set of curtains, 7 dining chairs, a rocking chair, 5 kitchen chairs, a looking glass, blue plates and bowls etc., 2 decanters and tumblers, and knives, forks etc. For clothing he had a great coat, straight-bodied coat, a pair of pantaloons, old surtout, vests, a pair of shoes and boots and 2 hats. Dr. Silas Bowen was appointed guardian of Gurley's children. In 1832 Bowen sold Gurley's farm for $1800 to William D. and John L. Marsh.
A. Illegitimate child - Orren Marsh son of Gurley Marsh and Content Randall was born at Clarendon 25 May 1798 - recorded at Clarendon. Rutland County Supreme Court records indicate that Content Randall of Clarendon, a single woman, brought a paternity suit against Gurley Marsh of Shrewsbury for support of a child conceived on 6 September 1797 at Clarendon. The suit complained that the child would be a bastard. It was dated 13 April 1798, a month before the child was born. Gurley was to pay $133 for support. (Rutland County Court Supreme Court Records folder 52, papers #19-21). Orren Marsh is not listed as an heir to Gurley's estate. Content was born at Wallingford, Vermont 14 Februry 1782 (Clarendon record) daughter of Ichabod and Mary (Arnold) Randall.
Children of Gurley and Sarah Marsh
B. Zilpha Malintha Marsh born c. 1811 - died 26 March 1831 - 19 years. Marsh Cemetery
C. Sarah Maria Marsh born 24 December 1812, died 8 August 1876, unmarried. Marsh Cemetery. She lived with her brother, William G., at Wallingford in the 1850 census.
D. Laura Emeline Marsh born c. 1815 died 9 November 1835 - 20 years. Marsh Cemetery
E. Mary Ann Marsh born c. 1817 died 27 February 1847. Marsh Cemetery. She married Henry O. Perkins 5 January 1837.
F. Eliza E. Marsh born c. 1819 died 4 May 1846 - 26 years. Marsh Cemetery.
G. William G. Marsh born 23 December 1821 died 2 November 1901. He married Marcia Button, daughter of the Honorable Frederick Button, 5 May 1847. She was born 28 August 1826 died 12 March 1901. They and their two daughters are buried in the Smith - Pratt Cemetery in Clarendon. For many years they lived in Wallingford.
Children of William G. and Marcia Button Marsh
1. Laura Marsh, wife of Charles Erwin Hill, 5 May 1850 - 13 January 1937.
2. Carrie A. Marsh 8 May 1855 - 30 May 1925
II. William Marsh born 28 July 1775 at Clarendon died 3 January 1812 at Clarendon aged 36 years (8 January 1812 Rutland Herald). His gravestone, now nearly illegible, was made by William Denison of Rutland at a cost of $24. William married Hannah Stanley. She was born 20 November 1778, daughter of Samuel and Sybil (Page) Stanley. She married (2nd) Richard Searing of Saratoga, New York at Clarendon, 24 October 1813. They were residing in Saratoga in 1824 when she sold her dower rights to William's brother, Gurley Marsh, who lived on the farm until his death. William Marsh had purchased this property from George Dyer and George Dyer Jr. in 1803. (1869 map W.D. (William D.) Marsh - presently the home of Thomas O'Brien). At William Marsh's death, he owned a sawmill on this property on the stream known as Scott Brook. William's property was probated. His wife, Hannah, was named administrator. William Marsh must have had a lengthy illness for Hannah paid Dr. James Porter (of Rutland), Dr. Guernsey and Dr. James Thurber for their services. She also paid for his shroud and mourning articles. His inventory included livestock, farming tools, household furniture, and clothing. The latter consisted of a new black coat and pantaloons, a black cashmere ("casamere") coat, great coats (overcoats), vests, waistcoats, linen jackets, trousers, pantaloons, linen and cotton shirts, stockings, old black surtout (long close-fitting overcoat), hat, cow skin, and cowhide boots. He must have been a member of the local militia as he had a trooper's coat, cap, holsters, sword, spear, and cartridge. His household furnishings included 4 beds, low case of drawers, 2 tables, 2 stands, old chest and trunk, 8 chairs, a clock, 12 silver teaspoons, toasting irons, loom, 3 wheels (for spinning), 2 cases of knives and forks etc. He raised wheat, rye, corn and flax on his farm. His whole estate was valued at $4,500, a tidy sum in those days. Because he was not survived by any children, his wife received one - half of the estate, and his mother and siblings received the other half.
III. Daniel Marsh Jr. born 30 April 1777 at Clarendon died 29 January 1857 at Clarendon aged 80 years. He married Mary/Polly White 16 February 1802. She was born 7 June 1781, daughter of Lemuel and Zilpha White at Shrewsbury, Vermont and died 1 February 1857 at Clarendon aged 76 years. They are buried in the Marsh Cemetery. They resided on the farm presently owned by Mrs. John Gilman (1854 and 1869 maps, John L. Marsh). In March 1841, Daniel sold his 199 - acre farm to his son, John L. Marsh, for $4,000, reserving the south rooms in the upright part of the house, cellar under old part of house and privileges in the kitchen, dining room, barn for horse and cow and wood house. The brick house (upright part referred to in the deed) was built c. 1840 or earlier. Probably the original house stood west and was attached to the brick house - as an ell to the new brick house. The outlines of the old structure, since removed, can be seen on the west side of the brick house. This 199 - acre farm included old Daniel Marsh's "Disputed Lot" and land to the south.
Daniel Marsh Jr./John L. Marsh brick house on Disputed Lot. Cemetery south of here. Photo special courtesy of Dawn D. Hance.
Children of Daniel and Mary White Marsh
A. John L. Marsh born 30 August 1803 Clarendon died 5 October 1871 Clarendon. He married Marcia Enos at Leicester, Addison County, Vermont 13 March 1833 (2 April 1833 Rutland Herald). She was born 10 December 1810 died 10 December 1884. Buried in Marsh Cemetery which was on their home farm. An article in the 28 November 1856 Rutland Herald stated that John L. Marsh of Clarendon had his arm cut by a threshing machine. It was amputated to the elbow.
Children of John L. and Marcia Enos Marsh
1. John E. Marsh born c. 1834. Resided in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1872.
2. Phebe Marsh born c. 1836. Married John P. Davis 30 December 1857 at Clarendon. Resided Northfield, Vermont 1872.
3. Daniel F. or P. Marsh born c. February 1840 died 4 March 1842 - 2 years 12 days. Marsh Cemetery.
4. Mary A. Marsh born c. 1842. Married William H. Proctor. Resided Madison, Kansas 1872
5. Daniel P. Marsh born c. 1845. Resided Lawrence, Kansas 1872.
6. William Gurley Marsh 1847 - 1894 married Jennie Croft. She was born 1854 died 1941. Their son, William C., (1889-1943) shortly before his death, gave an old map of Socialborough and several deeds including some from Jacob Marsh in the 1770's to the Vermont Historical Society. His brother, John L. Marsh, and sister (unknown) had moved away from Clarendon, but agreed with his bequest.
7. Frank J. Marsh c. 1849/50
B. Phebe F. or H. Marsh born c. 1805 (1850 and 1860 census at Brandon) died 29 April 1874-69 years. She married Ira Button of Brandon 7 September 1825 at Clarendon (20 September 1825 “Rutland Herald”). He was born 19 December 1797, son of Charles Frederick and Hannah (Kinne) Button and died 12 March 1863 at Brandon. They and their children are buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandon.
Known children of Ira and Phebe Button
1. William Daniel Button 21 May 1827 - 7 February 1893
2. Frank Rodney Button 25 August 1828 - 9 September 1905.
3. Mary L. Button 30 April 1834 - 27 August 1834 - 4 months
4. George Button 25 February 1844 - 8 March 1845 - 1 year 2 months 13 days
C. Rodney V. Marsh born 11 July 1807 Clarendon died 8 March 1872 Brandon, Vermont. He married Eliza Eveline / Eveline Eliza Sprague 14 October 1834, only daughter of Hon. Nathan T. Sprague of Brandon. She was born 29 January 1816 died 16 June 1898. Rodney wrote a letter dated 18 April 1866, Brandon, to historian Henry Hall (Hall papers- Vermont Historical Society), in which he gave his autobiography. He attended school at Clarendon until he was 16 years old. In 1828 or 1829, he entered the office of Rodney C. Royce in Rutland as a law student. He was admitted to the Rutland County Bar in 1832 and soon after opened his law office at Brandon. The 11 March 1872 Rutland Herald carried Rodney's obituary. He died from a ruptured intestine caused by a cow he was milking. The cow turned, pinning him between her and the side of the stall. He was one of 4 children of Daniel and Mary. John L. Marsh had already died, but his siblings, WIlliam D. Marsh and Phebe Button, survived. Rodney was survived by his children, Cornelia P., "Cora", widow of Webster Jones of New York City, Clarence R. Marsh, and Edward Marsh. He was predeceased by a son and daughter (Eugene and Eva).
D. William D. Marsh born 17 July 1809 at Clarendon died 21 July 1878 at Clarendon. He married Marcia Bowen 1 May 1839 at Clarendon (7 May 1839 Rutland Herald). She was born 17 December 1814, daughter of Dr. Silas Bowen and died 28 November 1905. She married (2nd) Frederick Fuller. There was no issue from this marriage. They are buried in the Souht Flats Cemetery at Clarendon.
IV. Eunice Marsh born 25 December 1779 at New Milford, Connecticut died 22 December 1858 aged 79 years. She married James Otis Walker of Whiting, Addison County, Vermont, 4 December 1806, as his second wife. He was born 6 August 1778 at Cheshire, Berkshire, Massachusetts, son of Gideon and Rachel (Foster) Walker and died 27 November 1857 - buried Whiting.
Known children of Eunice and J. O. Walker
A. Henry Olin Walker born 13 August 1807 Whiting
B. Daniel Marsh Walker born 13 January 1809 Whiting
C. Juliet R. Walker born 13 January 1811 Whiting
D. Randall Marsh born 15 February 1782 at New Milford, Connecticut and died _____. He married Mary/Polly Luther 12 March 1812 at Clarendon. She was born 26 April 1791, probably at Clarendon, daughter of Elisha and Love (Coit) Luther and died at Corinth, Saratoga County, New York 31 January 1851 age 59 years. She is buried in the Clarendon South Flats Cemetery near her brother, William Luther, who drowned in 1813. Her sister, Sarah, married Randall's brother, Henry Marsh. Randall bought his father Daniel Marsh's farm from the heirs in 1815. By 1840, he had moved to Corinth, New York.
Children of Randall and Mary Luther Marsh
1. Sarah A. Marsh born c. 1812 died 1 February 1814 - 14 months Marsh Cemetery
2. Mary F. Marsh born c. 1813 Vermont, unmarried, living with her parents at Corinth in 1850 and with her brother, Randall, in 1860.
3. Randall R. Marsh born c. 1815 Vermont living with his parents at Corinth in 1850 - 1860 at Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York and in 1880 at Fonda's Bush, Fulton County, New York.
4. William L. Marsh (probably Luther for her brother that drowned 1813) born c. November 1816 died 31 August 1818 - 1 year 9 months Marsh Cemetery.
5. Infant son died 4 April 1819 Marsh Cemetery
6. Elisha Marsh born c. 1832 living with Randall at Corinth 1850 aged 18 years.
V. Caleb Marsh born 16 April 1784 Clarendon died 10 December 1785 Clarendon. 1 year 7 months Marsh Cemetery (see entry for brother, John, below)
VI. John Marsh born 21 June 1786 Clarendon died 17 October 1795 Clarendon. 9 years, months illegible. Both Caleb and John's names appear on a gravestone that has recently been unearthed in the Marsh Cemetery.
VII. Henry Marsh born 12 August 1789 Clarendon died 15 August 1867. He married Sarah Fuller Luther (his brother, Randall, married her sister, Mary) - June 1816 probably at Clarendon. She was born 10 May 1793 daughter of Elisha and Love (Coit) Luther of Clarendon and died 30 September 1871. They are buried in the Triangle Cemetery, Triangle, Broome County, New York. Henry Marsh served in Capt. Needham's Company, Col. Martindale's Regiment of Detached Militia in U.S. service 2 months and 14 days in 1812 - also as sergeant in the 1st Regiment of Detached Militia of Vermont in U.S. service at Champlain from 18-19 November 1812. Pension certificate of widow Sarah Marsh #4804. In 1822 they were residing on the Luther farm in Clarendon - later lived on part of his father's farm. Sometime after 1830, they moved to Barker, Broome County, New York where they appeared in the 1840, 1850, and 1860 censuses.
Children of Henry and Sarah Marsh
A. Laura E. Marsh born 14 February 1818 died 29 July 1894 Triangle Cemetery
B. Henry J. Marsh c. 1820 (probably is the male under 10 in 1820 census). In 1860 census, he is living with his parents, aged 39 years, merchant. The Luther Genealogy states he died of consumption, unmarried. Legend has it that he was an athiest and facetiously requested to be buried in a hemlock coffin "so he could go sizzling through Hell".
C. Charles L. Marsh born 17 July 1822 Clarendon died 11 September 1863. Triangle Cemetery.
D. Catherine P. Marsh born 14 January 1828 Clarendon died 17 September 1906. Triangle Cemetery.
VIII. Lorry/Laura Marsh born 5 June 1793 at Clarendon. She was alive in 1817 when she signed off as heir to her brother, William's, estate. No further information.
A. John L. Marsh born 30 August 1803 Clarendon died 5 October 1871 Clarendon. He married Marcia Enos at Leicester, Addison County, Vermont 13 March 1833 (2 April 1833 Rutland Herald). She was born 10 December 1810 died 10 December 1884. Buried in Marsh Cemetery which was on their home farm. An article in the 28 November 1856 Rutland Herald stated that John L. Marsh of Clarendon had his arm cut by a threshing machine. It was amputated to the elbow.
Children of John L. and Marcia Enos Marsh
1. John E. Marsh born c. 1834. Resided in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1872.
2. Phebe Marsh born c. 1836. Married John P. Davis 30 December 1857 at Clarendon. Resided Northfield, Vermont 1872.
3. Daniel F. or P. Marsh born c. February 1840 died 4 March 1842 - 2 years 12 days. Marsh Cemetery.
4. Mary A. Marsh born c. 1842. Married William H. Proctor. Resided Madison, Kansas 1872
5. Daniel P. Marsh born c. 1845. Resided Lawrence, Kansas 1872.
6. William Gurley Marsh 1847 - 1894 married Jennie Croft. She was born 1854 died 1941. Their son, William C., (1889-1943) shortly before his death, gave an old map of Socialborough and several deeds including some from Jacob Marsh in the 1770's to the Vermont Historical Society. His brother, John L. Marsh, and sister (unknown) had moved away from Clarendon, but agreed with his bequest.
7. Frank J. Marsh c. 1849/50
B. Phebe F. or H. Marsh born c. 1805 (1850 and 1860 census at Brandon) died 29 April 1874-69 years. She married Ira Button of Brandon 7 September 1825 at Clarendon (20 September 1825 “Rutland Herald”). He was born 19 December 1797, son of Charles Frederick and Hannah (Kinne) Button and died 12 March 1863 at Brandon. They and their children are buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandon.
Known children of Ira and Phebe Button
1. William Daniel Button 21 May 1827 - 7 February 1893
2. Frank Rodney Button 25 August 1828 - 9 September 1905.
3. Mary L. Button 30 April 1834 - 27 August 1834 - 4 months
4. George Button 25 February 1844 - 8 March 1845 - 1 year 2 months 13 days
C. Rodney V. Marsh born 11 July 1807 Clarendon died 8 March 1872 Brandon, Vermont. He married Eliza Eveline / Eveline Eliza Sprague 14 October 1834, only daughter of Hon. Nathan T. Sprague of Brandon. She was born 29 January 1816 died 16 June 1898. Rodney wrote a letter dated 18 April 1866, Brandon, to historian Henry Hall (Hall papers- Vermont Historical Society), in which he gave his autobiography. He attended school at Clarendon until he was 16 years old. In 1828 or 1829, he entered the office of Rodney C. Royce in Rutland as a law student. He was admitted to the Rutland County Bar in 1832 and soon after opened his law office at Brandon. The 11 March 1872 Rutland Herald carried Rodney's obituary. He died from a ruptured intestine caused by a cow he was milking. The cow turned, pinning him between her and the side of the stall. He was one of 4 children of Daniel and Mary. John L. Marsh had already died, but his siblings, WIlliam D. Marsh and Phebe Button, survived. Rodney was survived by his children, Cornelia P., "Cora", widow of Webster Jones of New York City, Clarence R. Marsh, and Edward Marsh. He was predeceased by a son and daughter (Eugene and Eva).
D. William D. Marsh born 17 July 1809 at Clarendon died 21 July 1878 at Clarendon. He married Marcia Bowen 1 May 1839 at Clarendon (7 May 1839 Rutland Herald). She was born 17 December 1814, daughter of Dr. Silas Bowen and died 28 November 1905. She married (2nd) Frederick Fuller. There was no issue from this marriage. They are buried in the Souht Flats Cemetery at Clarendon.
IV. Eunice Marsh born 25 December 1779 at New Milford, Connecticut died 22 December 1858 aged 79 years. She married James Otis Walker of Whiting, Addison County, Vermont, 4 December 1806, as his second wife. He was born 6 August 1778 at Cheshire, Berkshire, Massachusetts, son of Gideon and Rachel (Foster) Walker and died 27 November 1857 - buried Whiting.
Known children of Eunice and J. O. Walker
A. Henry Olin Walker born 13 August 1807 Whiting
B. Daniel Marsh Walker born 13 January 1809 Whiting
C. Juliet R. Walker born 13 January 1811 Whiting
D. Randall Marsh born 15 February 1782 at New Milford, Connecticut and died _____. He married Mary/Polly Luther 12 March 1812 at Clarendon. She was born 26 April 1791, probably at Clarendon, daughter of Elisha and Love (Coit) Luther and died at Corinth, Saratoga County, New York 31 January 1851 age 59 years. She is buried in the Clarendon South Flats Cemetery near her brother, William Luther, who drowned in 1813. Her sister, Sarah, married Randall's brother, Henry Marsh. Randall bought his father Daniel Marsh's farm from the heirs in 1815. By 1840, he had moved to Corinth, New York.
Children of Randall and Mary Luther Marsh
1. Sarah A. Marsh born c. 1812 died 1 February 1814 - 14 months Marsh Cemetery
2. Mary F. Marsh born c. 1813 Vermont, unmarried, living with her parents at Corinth in 1850 and with her brother, Randall, in 1860.
3. Randall R. Marsh born c. 1815 Vermont living with his parents at Corinth in 1850 - 1860 at Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York and in 1880 at Fonda's Bush, Fulton County, New York.
4. William L. Marsh (probably Luther for her brother that drowned 1813) born c. November 1816 died 31 August 1818 - 1 year 9 months Marsh Cemetery.
5. Infant son died 4 April 1819 Marsh Cemetery
6. Elisha Marsh born c. 1832 living with Randall at Corinth 1850 aged 18 years.
V. Caleb Marsh born 16 April 1784 Clarendon died 10 December 1785 Clarendon. 1 year 7 months Marsh Cemetery (see entry for brother, John, below)
VI. John Marsh born 21 June 1786 Clarendon died 17 October 1795 Clarendon. 9 years, months illegible. Both Caleb and John's names appear on a gravestone that has recently been unearthed in the Marsh Cemetery.
VII. Henry Marsh born 12 August 1789 Clarendon died 15 August 1867. He married Sarah Fuller Luther (his brother, Randall, married her sister, Mary) - June 1816 probably at Clarendon. She was born 10 May 1793 daughter of Elisha and Love (Coit) Luther of Clarendon and died 30 September 1871. They are buried in the Triangle Cemetery, Triangle, Broome County, New York. Henry Marsh served in Capt. Needham's Company, Col. Martindale's Regiment of Detached Militia in U.S. service 2 months and 14 days in 1812 - also as sergeant in the 1st Regiment of Detached Militia of Vermont in U.S. service at Champlain from 18-19 November 1812. Pension certificate of widow Sarah Marsh #4804. In 1822 they were residing on the Luther farm in Clarendon - later lived on part of his father's farm. Sometime after 1830, they moved to Barker, Broome County, New York where they appeared in the 1840, 1850, and 1860 censuses.
Children of Henry and Sarah Marsh
A. Laura E. Marsh born 14 February 1818 died 29 July 1894 Triangle Cemetery
B. Henry J. Marsh c. 1820 (probably is the male under 10 in 1820 census). In 1860 census, he is living with his parents, aged 39 years, merchant. The Luther Genealogy states he died of consumption, unmarried. Legend has it that he was an athiest and facetiously requested to be buried in a hemlock coffin "so he could go sizzling through Hell".
C. Charles L. Marsh born 17 July 1822 Clarendon died 11 September 1863. Triangle Cemetery.
D. Catherine P. Marsh born 14 January 1828 Clarendon died 17 September 1906. Triangle Cemetery.
VIII. Lorry/Laura Marsh born 5 June 1793 at Clarendon. She was alive in 1817 when she signed off as heir to her brother, William's, estate. No further information.
Marsh Cemetery on the left and the stones of Randall Marsh’s children on the right
Photos special courtesy of Dawn D. Hance
Photos special courtesy of Dawn D. Hance