Genealogical notes of Barnstable families - citizen hylbom blog

'24:8 GENEALOGICAL NOTES OF BARNSTABLE FAMILIES.
important. If I have fallen into errors, I shall be happy to
make the corrections. The part which the Crockers played in the
Revolution, was one not to be omitted. It could not be examined
without noticing the parts which others acted in the drama. I do
not justify the Crockers, yet I do not believe them to be the worst
of men, neither do I believe that Col. Nathaniel Freeman was a
man without fault. The facts will not justify either conclusion.
Why, then, the attempt to shield their acts from criticism. When
such attempts are made, most men think there is something wrong
at the bottom. I may attempt, by and by, to do justice to the
character of Col. Freeman as a man and patriot ; but not by
drawing a veil over his faults. A very few among the Crockers
and the Freemans object to certain portions of my article. I
was aware when writing those portions, that I was treading
on the scoria of a yet smouldering volcano, which a breath would
fan into activity. I hear the distant rumblings of the approaching
earthquake ; but do not yet fear that I shall be engulfed
thereby.