History of Swansea, Massachusetts, 1667-1917; - citizen hylbom blog

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History of Swansea
John Haile's (1677-18) right of amendment laid out in 1709, comprised
four and one half rights, two deriving from Obadiah Bowen, two from
Gideon Allen, and half one from John SaflSn. The present Hale farm in
Swansea was all included within its limits, beside much to the East and
North. At his death he owned three hundred fifty-five acres in Swansea,
and thirty acres in Rehoboth bordering on the Swansea line, or about 1/38
of the present town of Swansea valued by the appraisers in 1718 with the
buildings and one third of a grist mill at about $3300. He was a housewright
by trade, and probably built the old house torn down March 4,
1845. A new house was erected upon the site.
"At a proprietors meeting 2nd Monday Jan. 17, 15/16 chose John
Haile one of the committee to lay out undivided lands. " This was the year
of the ten acre division. He was chosen highway surveyor 1716-17 two
years.
John Haile married Hannah, daughter of Elder Pardon and Lydia
(Taber) TiUinghast, of Prov. R. I. date unknown. Their first child John
was probably born there; the others in Swansea. John Haile died 1718,
Feb. 19, his wife Hannah, 1731 ; both are buried in the Kickemuit Cemetery.
Married Died
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1703 Elizabeth Mason 1723 Oct. 18, 1731
1709 Sept. 15 Hannah Wheaton 1738 Apr. 14
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1716 Sept. 17 Peletiah Mason 1733 Nov. 22
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1748 Mar. 17
1791 Dec. 15
(II) Richard Haile Jr. (1681-18), cooper, in 1708, bought of Ephraim
Pierce his messuage farm of one hundred seventy acres on the east side of
New Meadow river lying both sides of the road. This place is known to
the older residents as the Judge Haile place.
It was owned by the Hailes about one hundred fifty years.
His son Walter Haile was one of the physiciems of the town, hkewise
Walter's son Nathan Haile.
A great grandson, Wilham Haile, was governor of New Hampshire
(1857-59); his son William H. Haile, of Springfield, Mass., was lieut.
governor of Massachusetts 1890-93, and the Republican candidate for
governor in 1892, defeated by the popular Gov. Wm. E. Russell by a small
plurality.
Another great grandson Levi Haile, of Warren, was Judge of the
Supreme Court of R. I. 1835-54, July 14th, the date of his death.
Drs. Walter and Nathan, Judge Levi, and many of their families are
buried in the family cemetery opposite the house.
A grandson Richard (1729-00) lived on the Hailes hill place in Swansea.
Barnard Haile (1687-54) the youngest son, was proprietors clerk,
constable, assessor, and Town treasurer between 1719-27. It is said there
were four generations of sea Captains in this family. Many of his descendants
are living in Warren R. I.
(III) John Haile (1703-31) inherited eighty acres, and one half the
house, his double share portion as the eldest son, by the division of his
father's estate 1729; this lay north of the house to the highway, about half
the frontage. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Pelatiah and Hepsibeth
(Brooks) Mason. He died so early in fife there is but little record to be
found of him. He is buried in the Kickemuit Cemetery.