Rev. Calvin Park (1774 – 1847)

”Was the son of Nathan Park, and was born in Northbridge, 11 Sept., 1774. He graduated at Brown University, 1797, and A. M.; and from which he received the degree of S. T. D., 1818. He studied theology with Rev. … Continue reading

Jonathan Wight (1783 – 1869)

”Jonathan, youngest child of. Joseph and Abigail (Ware) Wight, was born in Wrentham, Massachusetts, September 7, 1783, died in Naples, Maine, March 1, 1869. He removed in 1783 with his father, as above stated, to Otisfield, but after his marriage … Continue reading

Joseph Wight (1729 – )

”Joseph,  fourth child and third son of Jonathan and Jemima (Whiting) Wight, was born in Wrentham, December 29, 1729. He, like his father, is mentioned as a yeoman. In 1781 he with some of his sons, perhaps, prospected at New … Continue reading

Calvin Emmons Park (1811 – 1895)

”PARK, Calvin Emmons. s Calvin and Abigail (Ware) b Providence RI Dec 30 1811. MA Amh 1835. prep private sch Providence RI; Brown 1827-28; Amh 182831.Taught Weymouth 1831l-32; Andover TS 1832-35; tutor Amh 1835-37; ord Waterville Me Oct 31 1838; … Continue reading

Nathaniel Ware (1767)

“Will of Nathaniel Ware, of Wrentham. A will of Nathaniel is still in existence, dated 1767, but unsigned. He mentions his wife Priscilla, sons Nathaniel, Benjamin, David and Josiah: daughters Mary Haws, Bety Ware, Keziah Everet, Abigail Wight, Beriah Bacon. … Continue reading

Edwards Amasa Park (1808 – )

  “PARK, Edwards Amasa, son of  Calvin and Abigail (Ware) Park, was born in Providence, R.I., December 29, 1808.  His father was formerly a professor in Brown University, afterward a Congregational pastor in Stoughton; and he is descended on the … Continue reading