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The frontispiece shows the site of the ancient hostelry known as the Fountain Inn, as seen from the water. The house stood in the rear of the fence shown in the centre of the engraving upon a bluff formed by a ledge. Some ninety feet in the rear of the fence another ledge rises almost perpendicularly as high as the house. On this narrow space, now principally green sward, was the house, garden and well. The well is still in use, and visitors can slake their thirst, if they will, from the same depths that travellers of early times were so eager to draw from.

This lot may have been a part of the land of Rev. William Walton, the first minister of the settlement, whose house was near on Pond street, and whose meetinghouse stood in the old cemetery nearly where the mariners' monument occupies its commanding site. This little meetinghouse was an object by which the hardy mariners of Marblehead steered their craft from far out to sea into Little Harbor as this cove has been called from the first settlement of the town. This was the harbor that was principally used in the early days, and here was the centre of the town, though afterward known as the

north part, the land farther north remaining common until a recent date.

William Bartlett, sen., of Marblehead, yeoman and fisherman, and his wife Sarah, conveyed to their son Nathaniel Bartlett of Marblehead, mariner and innholder, Jan. 7, 1720-1, "a small piece of land where his cellar now is in our orchard before our mansion house at Little Harbor."* Aug. 22, 1723, Nathaniel Bartlett, sen., of Marblehead, shoreman, executor of the will of his uncle Nathaniel Walton, late of Marblehead, deceased, conveyed to his cousin Nathaniel Bartlett, jr., of Marblehead, mariner and innholder, a piece of land on which the deceased's barn and cow-house formerly stood, where the grantee "hath set up a new house."† This was probably the house that became the Fountain Inn.

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Nathaniel Bartlett died here, while conducting the tavern, in 1749. widow Jane married, secondly, a Mr. Jackson, and, Dec. 12, 1750, there was assigned to her, as dower, "the South Easterly end of the Fountain Tavern so called at the north end of the Town with a small piece of Garden of about one pole in breadth lying on the Westerly side of Thomas Bartlets Land there and all the Land lying at the Southeast end of the sd House the whole breadth thereof, with the NorthEasterly end of the wood houfe extending to the middle thereof, (Reserving to ly in Common for the free and equal use of all parties concerned, the well belonging to the Homestead, and all the land now lying on the South west of the House at the north end, and all Entry & stareways from the Cellar to the Garret and a passage way through the outer Celler Doors and from thence to all parts of the Celler)."

Feb. 9, 1750-1, the remainder of the estate was divided among the heirs, Nathaniel Bartlett of Marblehead, innholder, Mary, wife of Andrew Tucker of Marblehead, mariner, and widow Sarah Prebble. To Sarah Prebble was assigned the northwesterly end of the Fountain

*Essex Registry of Deeds, book 39, leaf 15.
+Essex Registry of Deeds, book 41, leaf 167.

Tavern, so called, situate near Little Harbor, at the northerly end of the town, with the chamber over the entry way with the land there, exclusive of that assigned to the widow, with the easterly part of the tavern.*

March 20, 1750-1, Mrs. Prebble conveyed this part of the premises to Nathaniel Bartlett.†

In 1756, the estate of John Riddan recovered a judgment against the estate of Nathaniel Bartlett, jr., and the whole of the premises (his northwesterly half of the Fountain Inn and his interest in the southeasterly portion). Samuel Rogers was then occupying the premises, his wife being the administratrix of Nathaniel Bartlett's estate. The premises were set off to the Riddan estate in satisfaction of the execution Feb. 9, 1757-§

Oct. 26, 1789, Joseph Hinckley of Marblehead, merchant, and his wife Deborah || conveyed to Capt. John Patten of Marblehead, mariner, their interest in the Fountain garden and the land thereto adjoining on which the house called the Fountain tavern formerly stood, except a small part thereof, claimed by Mrs. Rogers and others, being bounded in the whole northwesterly by land of Robert Girdler and others, northeasterly by land of John Pedrick, esq., deceased, southeasterly by Little harbor, and southwesterly by a highway. Widow Deborah Bourn of Marblehead conveyed her interest in the estate to Captain Patten Jan. 8, 1792.¶

It appears, therefore, by these instruments that the old tavern was standing in 1757, and was gone before 1789.

The property passed from the Patten estate into the hands of Joshua O. Bowden May 3, 1828;** and in the family of Mr. Bowden the title and possession has since remained.

*Essex Registry of Deeds, book 94, leaf 263. +Essex Registry of Deeds, book 96, leaf 107. §Essex Registry of Deeds, book 103, leaf 201. Probably an heir of John Riddan.

Essex Registry of Deeds, book 154, leaf 179. Essex Registry of Deeds, book 154, leaf 180. **Essex Registry of Deeds, book 249, leaf 144.

Pirates still infested the ocean when this old hostelry was in its prime. The people of the village were simple-minded and hospitable, receiving all that came with the same cordiality and with a generosity far beyond their ability. To this isolated fishing port the rovers of the seas sometimes came and lavishly spent their ill-gotten gold.

Here John Quelch, the pirate, took refuge, and with four of his associates was executed at Boston in 1704.

Smugglers, also, it is said, found shelter beneath this ancient roof.

Being the only inn in the town when it was built it enjoyed the prominence thus given to it for several years. It was the resort of mariners when in port, and lively evenings must have made the place attractive and famous. The prominent people of the province resorted hither when they visited the town, and probably many of them spent a night beneath its roof.

The incident which has caused this old inn to be remembered is that relative to Agnes Surriage, a daughter of Edward Surriage, a poor fisherman of the village. Late in the summer of 1742, when she was fifteen, she assisted in doing the work about the tavern. She was very pretty and artless, and possessed of a sweet and musical voice. While she was scrubbing the stairs, her feet bare, a coach drawn by four horses stopped at the door. From the carriage alighted Sir Charles Henry Frankland, then collector of customs at Boston. He was young and fine-looking, and accustomed to the best English society. As he entered the inn he saw the girl, and was greatly impressed by her face, despite the environment of her mean, torn and soiled garments. He called her to him, and gave her some money to buy a pair of shoes.

Frankland visited the town several times as he was superintending the construction of the fort here. The next time he saw the girl her feet were still bare, and he asked her why she had not purchased the shoes. She replied that she had, but kept them for Sunday wear. The extent

of her poverty and need dawned upon him. Lover of the beautiful in everything, he felt the wrong he should do if he failed to better her condition. He asked her if she would like to be educated; to leave that drudgery. He obtained permission of her parents; gave her the advantages of the best schools in Boston; and she became an accomplished lady. They loved each other; and a few years later charges of improper intimacy were made. His family and social pride forbade his marrying one of lowly birth. Boston society refused to longer recognize them; and Frankland bought a tract of land in Hopkinton, where, upon a commanding site, he erected a manor house and laid out beautiful and extensive grounds. At this country seat, he lived, together with Agnes and her family, a life more or less secluded.

Being called to England on business in 1754, Frankland and Agnes sailed for London. English society refused her admission to its circle; and as soon after as possible the couple took a trip through Europe, proceeding to Lisbon, where they entered into the gay, fashionable life of the Portuguese. While pursuing its round of pleasures on the day of the great earthquake of November, 1755, he was riding with a lady to attend a church service, and both were buried beneath the walls of a falling building. The lady and horses were killed, but Frankland was saved. The incident, with all the shock of his narrow escape, brought him to his senses; and while buried beneath the ruins solemnly vowed that he would live a better life.

Agnes, upon the first intimation of the earthquake ran out of her house, where she was alone, into the street, and was saved. Almost wild with excitement, she wandered about the ruins in the streets, and heard Frankland's voice calling for help. She labored with almost superhuman strength to remove the debris that covered him, and at length was rewarded. His wounds were dressed at a house; then he sent for a priest, and Agnes Surriage became the Lady Agnes Frankland.

They returned to England, and on their passage had the marriage rite performed by an English clergyman. The Frankland family in London received her with every mark of esteem, and society of their rank welcomed her.

A short time afterward they returned to Boston, purchased a fine house for their winter home, retaining their beautiful estate in Hopkinton for their summer residence.

Being appointed consul-general of Portugal in 1757, he and his wife resided in Lisbon for several years. In 1763, they returned to Massachusetts, living upon the Hopkinton estate until he removed to Bath, England, when he died in 1768, at the age of fifty-two.

Lady Frankland returned to Hopkinton, where she remained till the breaking out of the Revolution, in the summer of 1775, when she returned to England. While waiting in Boston to sail, from the windows of her residence she watched the battle of Bunker Hill on June 17. Arriving in England, she resided for several years with the Frankland family. She then married John Drew, esq., a wealthy banker of Chichester in Sussex. She died April 23, 1783, aged fifty-five; and in the burial ground of St. Pancras Church, Chichester, there is a long series of epitaphs for the Drews, the one on the end of their altartomb being as follows:

Dame Agnes Frankland,
Relict of

Sir Charles Henry Frankland, Bart.,
and late wife of

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AGER FAMILY. The name of AGER also appears in the early records of the county as Agur, Auger, Augur, Eager, Egar and Eger.

WILLIAM AGER', made freeman May 18, 1631, is the first of the name in the county. Land was granted to him in and by the town of Salem, where he lived, as early as 1636. He and his wife Alice were members of the church in Salem in 1637. His will, dated 3: 1 mo: 1654, was proved in November, 1654. His wife survived him, and probably removed from the town. Children :

2-I. 3-II.

JOSEPH, living in 1654.

BENJAMIN, bapt. 12: 12: 1636, in Salem. See below (3). 4-III. JONATHAN2, bapt. 10: 9: 1639, in Salem. See below (4).

5-IV. ABIGAIL3, m. Hibben (Kibben?).

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BENJAMIN AGER', baptized in Salem 12: 12: 1636, lived in Salem; and died in 1671. He married Ann who survived him, and married, secondly, David Phippen June 26, 1672. Children :

6—1. BENJAMIN3, bapt. Sept. 7, 1671, in Salem. See below (6). 7—II. THOMAS3, bapt. Sept. 7, 1671, in Salem; lived in Salem; and d. before July 8, 1689.

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JONATHAN AGER2, baptized in Salem 1: 9: 1639. He was a shipwright, and lived in Salem. He married Rebecca Hide 27: 4: 1661; and was living in 1717. Children :

8-1.

HANNAH3, b. 27: 5: 1662, in Salem;

m. Robert Stone Aug. 27, 1685; and d. in the spring of 1689. He

d. in 1688. 9-11. JONATHAN3, b. Jan. 25, 1664, in Salem. 10-III. MARY3, bapt. "at age April 5, 1705, in Salem; "a dutiful daughter;" m. Elias Langsford of Salem, mariner, April 7, 1712. II-IV. RICHARD, was a shipwright; and lived in Weymouth, Mass., in 1714. WILLIAM, bapt. May -, 1692, in

12-V.

Salem.

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BENJAMIN AGER3, baptized in Salem Sept. 7, 1671, was a shipwright, and lived

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SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE
REVOLUTION.

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THOMAS ARCHER of Salem; descriptive list, dated June 7, 1780, of officers and crew of the sloop "Race Horse," commanded by Capt. Clifford Byrne; age, 30 yrs; stature, 5 ft., 8 in.; complexion, dark. JOSEPH ARMSTRONG of Andover (West return of men raised agreeable to parish); resolve of Dec. 2, 1780; enl. March 7, 1781; enl., 3 yrs. ; also, priv., Capt. Zebulon King's co., Lt.-col. John Brook's (5th) reg.; muster rolls for June, July and Aug., 1781; reported, on command at West Point; also, muster roll for Sept., 1781; enl. March 30, 1781; also, muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781, dated York Hutts; reported, deserted Oct. 21, 1781, at Continental Village; also, list of deserters dated West Point, Aug. 18, 1782 ; age, 35 yrs.; stature, 5 ft., 9 in.; complexion, dark; hair, brown; occupation, farrier; deserted Oct. 21, 1781, at Peekskill.

ROBERT ARNOLD of Boxford (also given Byfield); priv., Capt. Richard Peabody's co., Col. Edward Wigglesworth's reg. ; pay

abstract for travel allowance from Ticonderoga home, in 1776.

THOMAS ARNOLD of Salisbury; priv., Capt. Moses Nowell's co., Col. Titcomb's reg.; enl. May 4, 1777; dis. July 4, 1777 ; service, 2 mos., 9 dys., at Providence, R. I.; also, serg., Capt. Samuel Huse's co., Col. Jacob Gerrish's reg. of guards; enl. Nov. 10, 1777; dis. Dec. 14, 1778; stationed at Winter Hill; also, 2d lt., Capt. Stephen Jenkin's co., Col. Jacob Gerrish's reg.; enl. Oct. 14, 1779; dis. Nov. 22, 1779; service, I mo., 20 dys.; regiment detached from militia to reinforce army under Gen. Washington; also, Capt. John Robinson's co., Col. William Turner's reg. ; enl. July 10, 1781 ; dis. Dec.

1, 1781; service, 4 mos., 25 dys., on an alarm at Rhode Island; enl., 5 mos.

DAVID ARRINGTON of Salem; priv., Capt. Richardson's co., Col. Hutchinson's reg.; return of men in service in 1776; enl., 12 mos.; reported, deserted.

JAMES ARRINTON of Salem; Capt. Addison Richardson's co., Col. John Mansfield's reg. order for advance pay dated Cambridge, June 14, 1775; also, corp.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enl. May 16, 1775; service, 2 mos., 20 dys.

JOHN ARRINTON of Salem; Capt. Addison Richardson's co., Col. John Mansfield's reg.; order for advance pay dated Camp Cambridge, June 8, 1775; also, priv.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enl. May 14, 1775; service, 2 mos., 22 dys.; also, co. return dated Oct. 6, 1775; also, Capt. Richardson's co., Col. Israel Hutchinson's (19th) reg. ; order for bounty coat dated Winter Hill, Oct. 27, 1775.

JOHN ARSKINS of Newburyport; return of men enl. into Continental Army from 2d Essex co. reg., dated Essex, Feb. 16, 1778; joined Capt. Moses Greenleaf's co., Col. Ebenezer Francis' reg. ; enl., 3 yrs.

WILLIAM ARWINE of Salem; priv., Capt. Jeremiah Putnam's co., Col. Nathan Tyler's reg.; enl. July 20, 1779; dis. Jan. 1, 1780; service, 5 mos., 16 dys., on an alarm at Rhode Island.

JOHN ASHBY of Salem; Capt. Abner Cranson's co., Col. Asa Whitcomb's reg.; receipts for wages for Aug. and Sept., 1775, dated Prospect Hill; also, corp.; co. return dated Prospect Hill, Oct. 6, 1775; reported, on command with the carpenters; also, order for bounty coat dated Prospect Hill, Nov. 13, 1775.

BARTHOLOMEW ASHPOLD of Salem; return of men raised agreeable to resolve of Dec. 2, 1780; enl. Sept. 28, 1781; enl., 3 yrs.

BENJAMIN ASHTON of Marblehead; 2d lt., Capt. Francis Felton's co.; pay roll for service from Oct. 31, 1775, to Dec. 31, 1775, 2 mos., 5 dys.; also, 1st lt., Capt. Felton's (1st) co.; list of officers of Mass. militia; commissioned Jan. 6, 1776; also, 2d It., Capt. Felton's co.; enl. Jan.

4, 1776; pay rolls made up to Nov. 15, 1776.

JOHN ASHTON of Marblehead; priv., Capt. John Selman's (8th) co., Col. John Glover's (21st) reg.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enl. May 25, 1775; service, 24 mos., 5 dys.; also, co. return dated Cambridge, Oct. 9, 1775; also, order for bounty coat dated Marblehead, Jan. 3, 1776; also, Capt. Francis Felton's co. ; enl. Jan. 8, 1776; pay rolls made up to Aug. 31, 1776.

PHILIP ASHTON of Marblehead; priv., Capt. Francis Felton's co.; pay roll for service from Sept. 1 1776, to Nov. 15, 1776, 2 mos., 15 dys.

SAMUEL ASHTON of Marblehead; Capt. Thomas Grant's co., Col. Glover's reg.; receipt for advance pay dated Cambridge, June 27, 1775; also, priv.; co. return [probably Oct., 1775]; reported, drafted.

SAMUEL ASHTON of Marblehead; priv., Capt. John Glover's co., Col. John Glover's reg.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enl. May 18, 1775; service, 2 mos., 18 dys. ; also, co. return [probably Oct., 1775].

SAMUEL ASHTON of Marblehead; Capt. John Selman's (8th) co., Col. John Glover's (21st) reg.; receipt for advance pay dated Cambridge, June 27, 1775; also, priv.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enl. May 30, 1775; service, 24 mos.; also, co. return dated Cambridge, Oct. 9, 1775; also, order for bounty coat dated Marblehead, Jan. 3, 1776.

SAMUEL ASHTON of Marblehead; matross, Capt. Edward Fettyplace's co.; pay rolls for service from March 1, 1776, to Sept. 1, 1776, 6 mos.

JOHN ASKIN of Newburyport; priv., Capt. Greenleaf's co., Col. Francis' reg.; enl. Feb. 14, 1777; roll made up for 44 dys. rations to date of arrival at Benning

ton.

SAMUEL ASKINS of Salem (also given Old York); priv., Colonel's co., Lt.-col. Ebenezer Sprout's reg.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 15, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. James Donnell's co., Col. Samuel Brewer's reg.; muster roll made up to

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