Here's a family history of the Lemuel Dwelleys of Hanover, Massachusetts. I find it curious that if the son (VI) was the Lemuel Dwelley referred to in your document, he was reported to have died on April 13, 1870, almost 3 months prior to the date you have noted was indicated on your scanned document. Maybe I have the wrong information or perhaps it was an estate sale of some sort, but the biographies noted below sure sounds as if it would have been the same family.
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(V) Lemuel Dwelley, son of Joshua, born in Hanover Nov. 7, 1764, grew to manhood in his native place and in that locality passed his entire life. He was an energetic and successful man, becoming a large landowner (having a tract of 150 acres) and being also a part owner and operator of what was known as the Curtis forge in Hanover. He died Oct. 29, 1846, and was buried in the family cemetery. Lemuel Dwelley was twice married, the first time Nov. 5, 1796. to Jane Cushing, daughter of Col. David Cushing, who was a colonel in the war of the Revolution. She died Dec. 1,1716, at the age of forty-four years, the mother of the following named children:Lemuel, born June 18, 1798: Jane R., Dec. 19, 1804; George R., Sept. 27, 1807 (died Nov. 18, 1827); Jedediah, 1814 (died March 26, 1834). For his second wife Mr. Dwelley married, Dec. 18, 1818, Lucia Turner, daughter of Joseph Turner, and to this union were born two children: Joseph T., born Sept. 23, 1819, who died Oct. 8, 1836; and Alary T., born Nov. 10, 1821, who married Joseph Briggs, Jr.
(VI) Lemuel Dwelley (2), son of Lemuel, was born on the homestead June 18, 1798, and there he grew to manhood. He followed farming, and also engaged in cattle droving for many years. He took an active part in the public affairs of his town, serving as selectman and in other offices, and was a respected citizen, known for his substantial worth and intelligence. He died April 13, 1870, and was buried in the Central cemetery at Hanover. On April 21, 1827, Mr. Dwelley married Sarah J. Bailey, who was born in Hanover, daughter of Calvin and Sarah (Jacob) Bailey, and granddaughter of Col. John Bailey and of Col. John Jacob, both of whom were men of distinction and served as colonels in the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Dwelley was a woman of many attainments. She died April 23, 1893, and was buried beside her husband. They had children as follows: George R., born Dec. 5, 1829; Edwin B., Jan. 2, 1831; Jedediah, Feb. 28, 1834; Sarah, March 6, 1836 (who married Joshua E. Bates, of Hanover, Mass.); and Charles H., Oct. 17, 1842 (who married Myra C. Chamberlin ).
By the way, here's the link where I obtained the above biographies:
http://books.google.com/books?id=GH...over&f=false
Posted 07/16/2011 9:31 pm
