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1 George HEYWOOD1,2,3 (1826-1897) [9889]. Born 24 May 1826, Concord, MA.2 Marr Eliza R. PIERCE 3 Jan 1861.2 Died 31 Jan 1897, Concord, MA.2
From the Weekly Gazette Stockman (Reno, NV).
April 13, 1893 - "For More Than a Century.
George Heywood was elected town clerk of Concord, Mass., the other day for the forty-first time. The records of this office have been in charge of the Heywood family for more than a century. - Ex.
Deacon Abiel Heywood, father of the present clerk, served in the same capacity for fully half a century in that historic town. The elder Heywood recorded the births of many distinguished persons during his time, among whom were ex-Attorney General E. Rockwood, U.S. Senator Geroge Frisbie Hoar, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louise Alcott, we believe the lamented Margaret Fuller, and the certainly unlamented scribe of the Reno Evening Gazette."
From the Boston Journal.
February 1, 1897 - "GEORGE HEYWOOD DEAD. Formerly Executive Councilor and Town Clerk for Many Years.
George Heywood, of Concord, Mass., died there yesterday, after a short illness. Mr. Heywood was one of the best known men throughout the State. He was born in Concord, May 24, 1826, and graduated from Harvard University in 1848.
Shortly afterwards he entered on the practice of law, and in the profession achieved considerable success. Mr. Heywood was always prominent in town affairs, having succeeded his father, Abiel, in the office of Town Clerk, which he retained more than a quarter of a century. He was seven years a member of the Legislature, 18??-18?? and five years (1880 to 1885) an Executive Councilor.
Mr. Heywood was for many years at the head of banking concerns in Concord and was for years Secretary and Treasurer of the Mi???? Fire Insurance Company, succeeding his father in that position. He was also for years a Director of the Fitchburg Railroad. He was a life-long Republican, a man of good executive ability and universally respected.".
2 Abiel HEYWOOD1,4,5,6,7 (1759-1839) [9887]. Born 9 Dec 1759.4 Marr Lucy Prescott FAY 31 Oct 1822, Concord, MA.6,8 Died 29 Oct 1839.7,8
From A History of the Town of Concord by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835.
"Abiel Heywood, son of Jonathan Heywood, was born December 9, 1759, and graduated in 1781. He studied physic with Dr. Spring of Watertown, and commenced practice in Concord in 1790. In 1796 he was chosen town clerk and first selectman, and has since been reelected. He was appointed justice of the peace October 24, 1797, special judge of the Court of Common Pleas February 25, 1802, and an associate justice of the Court of Common Pleas February 25, 1802, and an associate justice of the Court of Sessions from 1802 to the organization of the County Commissioners' Court, and has held other important offices."
From the Norfolk Advertiser (Dedham, MA).
March 15, 1834 - "Abiel Heywood has served as Town Clerk of Concord, thirty eight years, and has filled the office of Selectman and Assessor during the greater part of the said period. He has now, on his retirement from office, received the thanks of the town by a unanimous vote for his long and faithful service.".
3 Lucy Prescott FAY1,5,6 (1781- ) [9886]. Born 10 Jul 1781.1
6 Jonathan FAY , Jr.1,9,10 (aft1752-1811) [4358]. Born btw 21 Jan 1752 and 1754, Westboro, MA.1,9 Marr Lucy PRESCOTT 6 Dec 1776.10 Died 1 Jun 1811, Concord, MA.1,11,12
From History of the Town of Concord by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835.
"Jonathan Fay, son of Captain Johnathan Fay of Westborough, who was graduated at Harvard College in 1778, settled in Concord soon after, married Lucy Prescott, and died June 1, 1811, aged 59."
"Lucy Prescott b. April 24, 1757, dau. of Dr. Abel Prescott & his wife, Abigail Brigham of Concord, Mass. Lucy Prescott m. Dec. 6, 1776, Jonathan Fay, Esq., & settled in Concord, where he became distinguished in the profession of the law. He was Representative for Concord in the General Court from 1792 to 1796 inclusive. He was a student of Harvard College at the time it was removed to Concord to avoid the dangers incident to the war. He was the son of Captain Jonathan Fay of Westbrook, Mass., and born on Jan. 21, 1752; grad Harvard Coll. in 1778; read law and settled in Concord, Mass. (ancestors of the two Presidents of the United States, Bush.)"
Researchers note: Based on the Orlin P. Fay data, Jonathan was born January 21, 1754. Shattuck says January 21, 1752.
12 Jonathan FAY1,9 (1724-1800) [4356]. Born 21 Nov 1724, Westboro, MA.1,9 Marr Joanna PHILLIPS 25 Jun 1746.1 Marr Mary GODDARD 8 Aug 1789.1 Marr Lucretia HAMILTON 30 Mar 1798.1 Died 3 Mar 1800.1
13 Joanna PHILLIPS9 (1729-1788) [4357]. Born 1729.9 Died 10 Jun 1788.1
7 Lucy PRESCOTT1,9,10 (1757-1792) [4359]. Born 24 Apr 1757.1,9 Died 10 Oct 1792.13
14 Abel PRESCOTT1,10 ( - ) [9885].
15 Abigail BRIGHAM10 ( - ) [11734].
| 1 | "Fay Genealogy: John Fay of Marlborough and his Descendants by Orlin P. Fay, 1898". |
| 2 | "From Memoirs of Members of the Social Circle of Concord, 1909". |
| 3 | "1880 MA, Middlesex, Concord census". |
| 4 | "A History of the Town of Concord by Lemel Shattuck, 1835". |
| 5 | "Wedding announcement of Dr. Abel Heywood to Lucy P. Fay in the Weekly Messenger (Boston, MA), November 14, 1822". |
| 6 | "Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850". |
| 7 | "Death of Abiel Howard reported in the New Hampshire Sentinel (Keene, NH), November 6, 1839". |
| 8 | "Concord, Massachusetts Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1635-1850". |
| 9 | "Information provided by Jeffery H. Lloyd". |
| 10 | "History of Concord, Massachusetts by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835". |
| 11 | "History of the Town of Concord by Lemuel Shattuck, 1835". |
| 12 | "Massachusetts Town Death Records". |
| 13 | "1920 NY, Steuben, Corning census". |