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     Jane Grant was born in 1748?.¹

Jane published her intent to marry James Prince on 5 July 1766 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).²

Jane married James Prince after 5 July 1766 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).³

Jane died after 1791.⁴

     Benjamin Prince was born on 16 October 1747 at North Yarmouth, York County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).¹ He was baptized on 25 October 1747.²

Benjamin died in 1756?.³

     Rebeckah Prince was born on 19 July 1749 at North Yarmouth, York County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).¹ She was baptized on 23 July 1749.²

Rebeckah published her intent to marry Elisha Pettingell on 12 September 1767 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME). A footnote in the North Yarmouth VR says that the marriage banns were refused by Rebeckah's father on 25 September 1767 and were afterwards given up in writing. Nevertheless, a marriage was subsequently recorded..³

Rebeckah married Elisha Pettingell on 29 November 1767 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).⁴ Rebeckah married second ? Cleaves. She died at Pownal, ME.²

     Amos Prince was born in October 1755 in North Yarmouth, York Co., Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).¹

Amos married Dorothy Noyes circa 1778.²

     Daniel Jumper was born on 21 November 1764 at Gloucester, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He was baptized on 23 December 1764 at Gloucester.²

Daniel was indentured as an apprentice cordwainer or shoemaker to Jonathan Lane, mariner, and his wife, Esther on 19 April 1768 at Gloucester, Essex Co., Massachusetts. He was expected to serve until he was 21 years old on 29 November 1785. The indenture contract states "the said Apprentice his master and mistress well and faithfully shall serve...keep close, these Commandments lawful and honest every where he shall gladly obey: he shall do no damage to his said Master or Mistress...At Cards, Dice, or any other unlawful Game or Games he shall not play: Fornication he shall not commit: Matrimony he shall not contract: Taverns... he shall not haunt or frequent..." His Master and Mistress :Covenant and Agree to teach him to read, write and cypher" and to teach him "the Art, Trade, and Mystery of a Cordwainer or Shoemaker."³

Daniel enlisted in the Continental Army for 3 years on 1 April 1782 at Harrison, Cumberland Co., Massachusetts. He served as a private in the Company initially commanded by Lt. Myrick in Col. Sprout's 2nd Regt, Genl Patterson's brigade of the Massachusetts Line. He served until July 1784 when he received an honorable discharge from Capt. Simon Jackson who had commanded the Company for about 6 months. Although the homorable discharge was accidentally lost, his service was verified during the pension proceedings.⁴

On 28 August 1848, the Town Clerk of New Gloucester, Maine, certified that Mary Leach and Daniel Jumper had published their intention to marry on 2 September 1786 although he had no record of the marriage.⁵

Daniel married Mary Leach on 15 February 1787 in Bakerstown Plantation (now Minot), Cumberland Co., Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME), They were married in an unincorporated township by Rev. Samuel Foxcroft.

In addition to Daniel and Mary's identified children, there were 5 unidentified females born between 1804 and 1820 in Daniel's household in the 1820 census. 4 of these females were also listed in the 1830 Census..⁶

Daniel was listed as the head of household in the 16 and up age group in the 1790 Census at Bakerstown Plantation (now Minot), Cumberland Co., Massachusetts (now Maine). Included in the household were 1 male 16 and up (presumably Daniel), 1 male below 16 (presumably his son Joseph), and two females (presumably his wife Mary Leach and his daughter Mary)..⁷

In October, 1798, Daniel was shown on the Tax List at Poland, Cumberland Co., Massachusetts, (now Androscoggin Co., ME).⁸

Daniel Jumper settled near the head of Edson Brook near Harrison, Cumberland Co., ME in 1802.⁹ When Daniel and Mary moved to the Otisfield,/Harrison Twp area, the family came in an ox cart by way of Greeley Hill, past Capt. Anderson's and Dr. David Ray's, over Meeting House Hill and down Pinhook Hill and crossed Crooked River on a bridge of logs sided down. They lived first on the John Whitney place. They lived there 3 or 4 years and then moved on to the Enoch Brackett farm and lived there several years and then moved to the top of the hill, since called Jumper Hill (just north of Bolsters Mills village), lived there for about 40 years, and then moved into Bolsters Mills village.¹⁰ In 1805, Daniel was shown on the Poll List at Harrison Twp., Cumberland Co., Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).

Daniel was listed as the head of household in the over 45 age group in the 1810 Census at Harrison Twp., Cumberland Co., Massachusetts (now Maine). Included in the household were 1 male over 45 (Daniel), 1 male under 10 (presumably son Daniel), 1 female 26-45 (presumably wife Mary Leach), 3 females 16-26 (presumably daughters Mary, Rebekah, and Ruth), 1 female 10-16 (presumably daughter Sarah), and 1 female under 10 (presumably daughter Anne)..¹¹

Daniel was awarded a pension of $8/month beginning 11 April 1818 for his service in the Massachusetts Line during the Revolutionary War. Pension certificate 10,001 was issued on 27(?) April 1819.¹²

Daniel was listed as the head of household in the over 45 age group in the 1820 Census at Harrison Twp., Cumberland Co., Maine. Included in the houshold were 1 male over 45 (Daniel), 1 male 26-45 (presumably son Joseph), 1 male 16-18 (presumably son Daniel), 1 female over 45 (presumably wife Mary Leach), 1 female 16-26 (possibly daughter Ruth, Sarah, or Ann), 3 unidentified females 10-16, and 2 unidentified females under 10..¹³

Daniel was listed as the head of household in the 60-70 age group in the 1830 Census at Harrison Twp., Cumberland Co., Maine. Included in the household were 1 male 60-70 (Daniel), 1 male 20-30 (presumably son Daniel), 1 female 60-70 (presumably wife Mary Leach), and 4 unidentified females 20-30 (possibly his 4 daughters)..¹⁴

Daniel probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of his son Daniel Jumper in Harrison Twp., Maine. He was in the 70-80 age group. The census record identifies Daniel Jumper, age 76, as a Revolutionary War Pensioner. Daniel is also listed in the special 1840 Census of the Revolutionary War; 30-40.¹⁵

An 1871 Map of Sebaco Lakes Region (viewed at Harrison Public Library) shows ancestral homesites, including one for R(?) Jumper just outside Bolster Mills village. Area histories also have several references to Jumper Hill just outside Bolster Mills.¹⁶

Daniel died on 16 September 1841 in Bolsters Mills, Harrison Twp., Cumberland Co., Maine, at age 76.¹⁷ He was buried in the in Row 10, Bolsters Mills Cemetery at Maine.¹⁸

     Mary Leach was born before May 1766 at Gloucester, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She was baptized in May 1766 at Gloucester.²

On 28 August 1848, the Town Clerk of New Gloucester, Maine, certified that Mary Leach and Daniel Jumper had published their intention to marry on 2 September 1786 although he had no record of the marriage.³

Mary married Daniel Jumper on 15 February 1787 in Bakerstown Plantation (now Minot), Cumberland Co., Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME), They were married in an unincorporated township by Rev. Samuel Foxcroft.

In addition to Daniel and Mary's identified children, there were 5 unidentified females born between 1804 and 1820 in Daniel's household in the 1820 census. 4 of these females were also listed in the 1830 Census..⁴

Mary probably appeared in the census of 1790 in the household of her husband Daniel Jumper in Bakerstown Plantation (now Minot), Massachusetts (now Maine); 16 and up.⁵

Mary probably appeared in the census of 1800 in the household of her husband Daniel Jumper in Cumberland, Massachusetts (now Maine). She was in the 26-45 age group; 26-45.⁶

Mary probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household of her husband Daniel Jumper in Harrison Twp., Massachusetts (now Maine). She was in the 26-45 age group; over 45.⁷

Mary probably appeared in the census of 1820 in the household of her husband Daniel Jumper in Harrison Twp., Maine. She was in the 45 and over age group; over 45.⁸

Mary probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her husband Daniel Jumper in Harrison Twp., Maine. She was in the 60-70 age group; 60-70.⁹

Mary probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her son Daniel Jumper in Harrison Twp., Maine. She was in the 70-80 age group; 30-40.¹⁰

Mary appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her son Daniel Jumper in Harrison Twp., Maine. She was 84, born in Maine.¹¹

Mary appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her son Daniel Jumper in Harrison Twp., Maine. She was 84, born in Maine.¹²

Mary was still living when she was listed with her son Daniel in the 1850 Census.¹³

     Benjamin Prince was born on 30 January 1757 at North Yarmouth, York County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).¹ He was baptized on 20 March 1757.²

Benjamin published his intent to marry Priscilla Noyes on 30 July 1785 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland Co., Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).³

Benjamin married Priscilla Noyes after July 1785 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).⁴

Benjamin published his intent to marry an unknown person on 2 December 1796 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).⁵ After Priscilla's death, Benjamin married Sarah Merrill after 2 December 1796 at North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).⁶

Benjamin died on 31 May 1830 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, at age 73.⁷

     Elisha Pettingell was born on 26 April 1742 in North Yarmouth, York Co., Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).¹

Elisha published his intent to marry Rebeckah Prince on 12 September 1767 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME). A footnote in the North Yarmouth VR says that the marriage banns were refused by Rebeckah's father on 25 September 1767 and were afterwards given up in writing. Nevertheless, a marriage was subsequently recorded..²

Elisha married Rebeckah Prince on 29 November 1767 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).³

     Stephen Prince was born on 17 December 1751.¹ He was baptized on 8 March 1752.²

Stephen married Anne Harris in 1782?. Stephen and Anne had 12 children..²

     Israel Merrill was born on 27 July 1715 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Israel married Abia Calley on 20 August 1743 at Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME). Israel and Abia had at least 4 children, including:
- Israel;
- Abia;
- Nicholas; and
- Levi.
All of these children are mentioned in the will of Israel's father, James Merrill, drafted 6 April 1753. They inherited "Fifty Acres of Land which I purchased of Brigader Samuel Waldo which Fifty Acres of Land is to be on ye upper side of the land next toward Pesumpscot Falls, it is to extend the whole length of the Land, which Land is to be theirs at the Age of twenty one Years and not before.".²

Israel died before April 1753.³

     Abia Calley was born ???1718.¹

Abia married Israel Merrill on 20 August 1743 in Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME). Israel and Abia had at least 4 children, including:
- Israel;
- Abia;
- Nicholas; and
- Levi.
All of these children are mentioned in the will of Israel's father, James Merrill, drafted 6 April 1753. They inherited "Fifty Acres of Land which I purchased of Brigader Samuel Waldo which Fifty Acres of Land is to be on ye upper side of the land next toward Pesumpscot Falls, it is to extend the whole length of the Land, which Land is to be theirs at the Age of twenty one Years and not before.".²

     Humphrey is mentioned in the will of his father, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. He received only 10 shillings in the will having "received a considerable already". Humphrey Merrill was born on 18 January 1717 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Humphrey married Betty Merrill on 10 December 1741 at Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Also recorded in Falmouth VR.²

Humphrey died on 1 January 1815 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 97.³

     Betty Merrill was born ???1720.¹

Betty married Humphrey Merrill on 10 December 1741 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Also recorded in Falmouth VR.²

     Rebecca is mentioned in the will of her father, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. She received only 10 shillings in the will having "received a considerable already". She is identified as Rebecca Cauly in the will. Rebecca Merrill was born on 2 November 1720 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Rebecca married John Colley circa 1751 at Gray, Cumberland Co., Maine.²

Rebecca died after April 1753.³

     John Colley was born ???1718.¹

John married Rebecca Merrill circa 1751 in Gray, Cumberland Co., Maine.²

     Priscilla is mentioned in the will of her father, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. She received only 10 shillings in the will having "received a considerable already". She is identified as Priscilla Merrill in the will. Priscilla Merrill was born on 7 January 1722 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Priscilla married Richard Merrill on 24 October 1742 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

Priscilla died after April 1753.³

     Richard Merrill was born ???1720.¹

Richard married Priscilla Merrill on 24 October 1742 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

     Adams is mentioned in the will of his father, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. He received "Two thirds of all the real & personal Estate excepting the Household Goods already mentioned immediately after my Decease; And I give unto my Son Adams the other third part immediately after the Decease of his Mother above named that is all the Estate that I have excepting Fifty Acres that is already disposed of and what will be hereafter mentioned." Adams was also appointed Executor of the Will. Adams Merrill was born on 4 December 1728 in in Stratham, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.¹ Adams married Elizabeth Titcomb on 19 November 1757 at Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME).²

Adams died on 26 December 1802 in Falmouth, Cumberland Co., Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME), at age 74.³

     Elizabeth Titcomb was born ??? 1730.¹

Elizabeth married Adams Merrill on 19 November 1757 in Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME).²

     James is mentioned in the will of his father, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. He received "the remaining part of that Land I purchased of the above said Waldo to be and remain to him and his Heirs & Assigns forever, his being the lower Side of the Land, and to extend ye whole length of said Land the said James paying Thirteen Pounds Six Shillings & eight pence, where my Executors shall cause it to be paid." James Merrill was born on 13 April 1731 in in Stratham, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.¹ James married Abigail Bracket on 24 January 1754 at Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME). Per Maine Families in 1790, v.6, p.370, James & Abigail had a daughter Mary, born ca 1763 Falmouth, married Benjamin Pettingell 10 Apr 1783 Falmouth, died 24 Nov 1806, ae 43y, buried in McGregor Graveyard, Falmouth, ME (per Maine Hist & Gen Recorder, Vol.V, No.1,p.126). It seems likely that James and Abigail also had a son James Merrill, 1761-1854, who married Salome ?, 1765-1847. Also they may have had a son, Jacob Merrill, 1755-1835, who married Abigail ?, 1785-1862. Sons James and Jacob, Salome and Abigail are all buried in McGregor Graveyard, Falmouth also (ibid, p.128 & p.171)..²

James died on 16 November 1806 in Penobscot County, Maine, at age 75.³

     Abigail Bracket was born ??? 1733.¹

Abigail married James Merrill on 24 January 1754 in Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME). Per Maine Families in 1790, v.6, p.370, James & Abigail had a daughter Mary, born ca 1763 Falmouth, married Benjamin Pettingell 10 Apr 1783 Falmouth, died 24 Nov 1806, ae 43y, buried in McGregor Graveyard, Falmouth, ME (per Maine Hist & Gen Recorder, Vol.V, No.1,p.126). It seems likely that James and Abigail also had a son James Merrill, 1761-1854, who married Salome ?, 1765-1847. Also they may have had a son, Jacob Merrill, 1755-1835, who married Abigail ?, 1785-1862. Sons James and Jacob, Salome and Abigail are all buried in McGregor Graveyard, Falmouth also (ibid, p.128 & p.171)..²

     Joshua Merrill was born on 15 March 1731/32 at Stratham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.¹

Joshua is mentioned in the will of his father, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. He received "Fifty Acres of Land out of the place that I now live on where he and my Executor Shall Agree, he the said Joshua paying 26 pounds thirteen shillings & four pence lawful Money which my Executor Shall cause it to be paid."² Joshua married Mary Winslow on 1 November 1755 at Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME).³

On 3 August 1793, Capt. Joshua Merrill arrived in Portland, ME on a brig from the West Indies, reporting that a man had been lost overboard when he was painting the ship.⁴

Joshua died on 21 September 1808 in Falmouth, Cumberland County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME), at age 76.⁵

     Mary Winslow was born in 1739.¹

Mary married Joshua Merrill on 1 November 1755 in Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME).²

     Dorothy is mentioned in the will of her father, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. She received twenty pounds in the will. She is identified as Dorothy Merrill in the will. Dorothy Merrill was born on 10 December 1738 in in Stratham, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.¹

Dorothy died after April 1753.²

     Susanna is mentioned in the will of her father, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. She received twenty pounds in the will. She is identified as Susanna Merrill in the will. Susanna Merrill was born on 11 January 1739/40 in Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME).¹ She died after April 1753.²

     Silas is mentioned in the will of his father, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. He received forty pounds in the will.

Silas Merrill was twice married, his first wife being Miss Susannah Knight, by whom he had one child. For his second wife, he married Miss Hannah Matthews. Twelve children were born of this union. Silas Merrill was born on 6 July 1743 in Falmouth, York Co, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME).¹

Silas died after April 1753.²

     John Kinney was born in 1755?.¹ John is said to have served in the patriot army at the time of the Revolutionary War.