[Presumably Nathaniel Jillson, Jr.]

On the 27th day of April, 1774, he made his will, from which the following words are taken:

"I give to my well beloved son, Jonathan Jillson, my lot of land lying in Richmond, in the province of New Hampshire, containing eighty acres, be it more or less, and is lot number seven in the fifteenth range; to be and remain to him, my said son, Johathan Jillson, he heirs and assigns forever. I also give to my son Jonathan, two pounds lawful money, and the fourth part of my wearing apparel, to be paid and delivered to him by my executor hereinafter named, within one year after my decease."

At the first town meeting in Cumberland, Fev. 10th, 1746, he was chosen one of the Overseers of the Poor; and for a long perions of time he was prominent in town affairs, and held many public offices, being a member of the Town Council for several years. He died in Cumberland, April 17th, 1782.

JONATHAN JILLSON

Jonathan Jillson, son of Nathaniel, Jr., was born in Providence, (now Smithfield, R.I.) Jan. 29th 1729. He married Chloe, daughter of James CARGILL, of Smithfield, but resided in Cumberland until about 1763, when he removed with his family to Swansea, Mass., then to Gloucester, R. I., then to Buck Hill, Burrillville.

In 1773 he removed to Douglas, Mass., and from Douglass to Pomfret, Ct., where was located a manufacturing establishment know as Cargill's Mills, the proprietor being a son of James CARGILL, of Smithfield. From Pomfret he removed to Paxton, Mass., from Paxton to Rutland, from Rutland to Royalston, and finally to Richmond, N. H. He made it a rule to move every year while on his way to New Hampshire, where his land was situated, which had been devised to him in 1774.

His children were Neomi, born June 13th, 1753; Lydia, born Feb. 25th, 1755; Ruth, born April 4th, 1756; Orpah, born Sept. 6th, 1758; Luey, born Oct. 21st, 1759; David, born Feb. 1st, 1761; Mary, born Dec. 13th, 1762; Jonathan, Jr., born in 1765, and Stephen, born June 6th, 1772.

When he reached Richmond and took possession of his land, the first labor to be performed was the building of a log house. The one he constructd was of a rude pattern, containing but two rooms and an attic, the latter being reached only by means of a ladder. The partition between the rooms consisted of a couple of bed quilts, suspended from a pole, upon which lay a few loose slabs constituting the chamber floor. The windows were without sash, and oiled paper was used instead of glass.

In this primitive hut resided a family of nine children - six of whom were girls - all probably happier than many a family now surrounded by the comforts of a higher civilization.

The father, though in humble circumstances, was a remarkable man in many respects. He not only built his house with his own hands, but performed nearly or quite all the mechanical work done in and about Richmond for several years. He mad the first spinning-wheel manufactured in New Hampshire, and is said to have been the inventor of the clock-reel. He died at Richmond in June, 1803.

DAVID JILLSON

David Jillson, son of Jonathan, was born in Cumberland, R. I., Feb. 1st, 1761, and went with the family as they slowly wended their way toward their possessions in New Hampshire.

At the age of 18 he became inspired with the patriotism of the time, and enlisted in the army then struggling for the Liberty of the American People. He was an excellent soldier, faithful and brave, performing his duty at all times, shunning no danger. He was stationed at West Point, and was one of Gen. Benedict Arnold's body guard at the time his treachery was discovered. The writer of this sketch has often heard him tell the story of the flight of Arnold. He stated that Arnold, when he heard Gen. Washington was approaching West Point, mounted his horse, turned around three times, hesitating as to which way he could escape, and then rode down a steep recipice among the rocks, to the river, where he entered a barge and was conveyed outside the lines. The place where he rode down was so steep that the soldiers were obliged to use a hand rail in carrying water up from the river, and the calks on the shoes of his horse made furrows in the rock, as he went down, which are probably to be seen at the present day.

At the close of his military service he returned to New Hampshire and devoted himself to Agricultural pursuits. On the second day of Nov., 1783, he was married to Joanna THOMPSON, of Richmond. On the third day of Dec., the same year, he purchased from John ELLIS, Jr., a lot of land in Richmond, containing 29 acres, which he occupied until his removal to Guilford, Vt., in 1789. His wife lived only a few years; and in 1792 he was married to his second wife, Sarah CUDWORTH, of Rehoboth, Mass.

His children by his first wife were Mary, born June 30th, 1785; Thompson, born Feb. 18th, 1787; Polly, born in 1789. His children by his second wife were, Joel, born June 13th, 1793; Sally, born in 1795; Timothy, born March 11th, 1796; Joanna, born Nov. 12th 1798; David, Jr., born Sept. 19th, 1800; Stephen, born June 30th, 1804.

In 1789 he purchased of Simon STEVENS, one hundred acres of land, for which he paid $200. this farm was in Guilford, Vt., on Roaring Brook, formerly conveyed by Benning WENTWORTH to Thomas WARREN, and from WARREN to STEVENS.

He he resided until 1802, when he sold his farm and purchased another in the town of Whitingham, in the State of Vermont. This farm was situated about two and one half miles southwest from the centre of the town, on the road now discontinued, leading from Whitingham to Rowe, Mass. It had been owned by Mr. Samuel Day, who was one of the early settlers in that locality.

Mr. Jillson had been a carpenter from boyhood, and when he settled in Whitingham he built a shop wherein he made plows, rakes and other farm implements such as were in demand among the farmers.

On the 14th day of Jan., 1828, in consideration of eight hundred dollars, he conveyed his farm to his son David, with whom he and his wife were to have a home and be cared for in a proper and suitable manner during life. He continued to labor on the farm till he was nearly eighty years of age, rather than remain idle. His wife died June 19th, 1833, aged 69 years. She had always been a faithful companion and her death was much lamented.

His death occurred Augh. 27th, 1850, at the age of eighty-nine years. He was a man of good morals, sound judgement and unwavering intergrity.

The house occupied by him in Whitingham, was torn down years ago; and when the Spring-time comes with its quickening breath grass will grow undisturbed over the deserted hearth-stone; and nothing will remain to indicate where it stood, except one forlorn rose-bush that formerly occupied a retired spot back of the old house, where it now repeats it annual display of crimson bud and blossom, under the delightful skies of each returning June.

DAVID JILLSON, JUNIOR

David Jillson, Jr., was born in Guilford, Vt., Sept. 19th, 1800. His father having bought a farm in Whitingham, moved there in 1802, where David Jr. spent most of the remainder of his days, and became a much respected citizen. At the age of 28 he came in possession of his father's farm, by purchase, and thereupon commenced the labor of his life.

He was possessed of considerable mechanical skill, and assumed to be a blacksmith, carpenter, mason, and boot and shoe maker, and general repairer of farm tools and implements for most of the farmers in the town. His principal trade, however, was that of a blacksmith, which occupation he followed until near the time of his death.

On the 5th day of July, 1824, he was married to Waity WILLIAMS, of Whitingham, Vt., who died April 28th, 1825, at the age of 21 years. On the 15th day of May, 1828, he married his second wife, Polly CARLEY of Whitingham, who was born May 12th 1804. His only child by his first wife was Clark, born April 11th, 1825. His children by his second wife were, Lucy, who died in infancy; Waity, born Oct. 14th, 1829, Luana, born Nov. 1st, 1830; Mary, born Feb. 22nd, 1832; George W., born Dec. 19th, 1833; Rinaldo E. born Jan. 18th, 1836; Matilda, born March 21st, 1841.

His life exhibited an example of industry seldom to be met with, and it was impossible for idleness to be comfortable in his presence, for he saw no way to prosperity but by means of constant labor. About the time his father's farm came into his possession, he built a blacksmith shop, and his time not otherwise employed, was spent in performing such labor as was required in making and mending agricultural tools, and doing the ordinary business generally carried on in a country shop of that kind. In this way his entire time was utilized, and the hired man found employment for a rainy day without serious effort. He soon became noted for the faithful manner in which he served his customers, to such an extent that his services were in great demand even by those residing ten miles away.

In 1827 he built a new house, only a few rods southeasterly from the one occupied by his father. This house is still in existence, but in a dilapidated condition, and ere long its site will exhibit no indications of having once been the abode of man. The spot where it stood will then tell no tale of the generations that made it merry in earlier times; but the verdure of Spring will spread its mantle over unseen foot-prints, and snows of Winter obliterate the last familier landmark of this ancient homestead.

Mr. Jillson was not an absolute tyrant in his family, but his disipline was severe; and when the authority had once been asserted, no plea could be entered for its modification. The boy and the man were treated alike, with no allowance for the inexperience of youth, or the diversity of intellectual attainment. His code was law; his word always meant submission without debate.

In 1846 he removed to Jacksonville, a village in Whitingham, where he spent the remainder of his life. He always enjoyed the confidence of his townsmen, and was often elevated to official positions by their suffrages. He was a member of the board of Selectmen for the years 1842, 1843, 1855 and 1856. He served as Lister in 1855 and 1856, and Highway Surveyor in 1848, 1851, and 1859. He was Overseer of the Poor in 1860, 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865. In 1857 he was Representative from Whitingham in the Legislature of Vermont.

He was a man who never resorted to deception for the purpose of making any enterprise a success; and all his dealings with the world had to be honorable, even though they were to his pecuniary disadvantage. He took a deep interest in public affairs, and was a liberal contributor to the support of good government and good morals.

In politics, he was a Whig, and then Republican; in relilgion, a Universalist; and the sincerity he manifested in support of both, presented a true picture of his fidelity as a man.

His prejudices were not violent, and he possessed a spirit of forgiveness seldom to be found in a person of such positive nature. Had he been favored with the advantages of a good education, and the influences of cultivated and refined society, his natural powers would undoubtedly have made him distinguished among his fellow men. After a brief illness he died at his residence in Whitingham, Feb. 8, 1871.

CLARK JILLSON

Clark Jillson, son of David, Junior, and Waity (WILLIAMS) Jillson, was born at the old homestead, in Whitingham, Vt., April 11th 1825. On the 28th day of the same month, his mother died, at the age of 21 years, leaving the child to be cared for by his grand-mother and other relatives and friends.

Previous to her death, she expressed a desire that her child might be named Clark, in token of her respect for a family of that name, then residing in Colraine, Mass. She had lived in this family as a servant, and their kindness to her was held in such grateful remembrance as to cause this peculiar request to be made. It is strange that this child and that family have never met; but those who listened to the dying words of that beautiful and true hearted woman, failed to comprehend their meaning, except so far as they related to the name of the child, and at her decease, in their minds, the memory of her most devoted friends.

When Clark was four years of age, his uncle Stephen undertook to learn him the English alphabet and after reading it over several times adjourned till the next morning, when, upon calling the boy's attention to his lesson, found that his scholar could repeat every letter with perfect accuracy. In the winter of 1833, he attended school in what was then known as the Kentfield District, having nearly two miles to walk, over hills and through forests, with no road except what three scholars made by passing over the ground twice a day. There were two houses on the way, one being within half a mile of his home, occupied by Mr. James STREETER, and the other within half a mile of the school house, occupied by Mr. Asa STREETER. Mr. James STREETER had two sons, Royal C., ten years of age, and Hiram, eight years of age; and Mr. Asa Streeter had several children, all of whom attended the same school.

On one occasion, in December of the year above mentioned, after snow had been falling rapidly all day, obliterating every trace of the path over which the boys had travelled in the morning, the wind shifted into the North-west and it became extremely cold, blowing a gale at four o'clock when the school was closed; and the air was so filled with newly fallen snow that it became almost impossible to pursue any well directed course. Asa Streeter appeared at the school house with an ox-sled and a large quanity of blankets, to protect the children from the storm, and the passage as far as his house was more difficult for the oxen and their driver than for the scholars, who were well enveloped in blankets.* Mr. Streeter did not ask the boys to stay over night, nor did he offer to accompany them on their perilous journey. They started from his house at early twillight, the wind blowing with such violence as to make it almost impossible to breathe except at intervals, and the snow so deep and badly drifted that the path they had previously trod could not be followed.

[* One of the scholars upon that sled, was Milton W. Streeter, son of Asa, who was sentenced at Worcester, June 14, 1849, to be hanged, for murdering his wife, at Southbridge, Mass., Oct. 23, 1848. This sentence was commuted to imprisonment for life in the State Prison. He was paroled, Dec. 26, 1864.]

The boys wandered on, soon becoming weary, and the two youngest so thoroughly chilled that they insisted upon going to sleep; but Royal well knew that such a course would prove fatal in a few minutes, and he insisted upon keeping them in motion. Clark was not properly clad for such a storm, but Royal, forgetting his own peril, divested himself of some of his clothing for the benefit of his perishing friend, and almost suffered death himself. By his cheering words and persistent action, the younger boys were kept moving till they had nearly reached Mr. James Streeter's house, where they were met by their fathers, who, feeling alarmed for their safety, had started out to find them.

The boys were all terribly frozen, and did not attend school any more that winter. Their feet were frozen into their boots; their fingers were stiff and rattled like sticks; their ears were frozen solidd, and the whole system so thoroughly chilled that it took a long time to recover. The slightest manifestation of sel-interest, or any lack of the most complete fidelity, on the part of Royal, would have made the writing of this sketch impossible; and the sacrifice he made, struggling with elements which had already overcome his companions, deserves to be placed on perpetual record.

During the following May, nearly all the children in the neighborhood were attacked with scarlet fever, and in several cases it proved fatal.. Clark had the disease in a mild form at first, but in consequence of improper treatment, or carelessness on his part, he had a relapse, and for several days was not expected to recover. His general health was very much impaired by this attack, and it was several years before his health was completely restored.

From this time onward, until he was 16 years of age, he attended the district school three months in the winter of each year, working to pay his board a part of the time, so as to be nearer the school, it being two and a half miles away. The chances for his becoming interested in the study of books were not very numerous, though some of his wise relatives expressed a suspicion that his winter's schooling might detract from his usefulness as a laborer during the remainder of the year, and be of no special use to him thereafter. There was a town library at this time in Whitingham, consisting of about 50 volumes, most of which were works upon theological subjects, and not attractive as a source of general information.

In 1841 the Whitingham Academy was erected, a few rods south from the Old Meeting-house, and nearly in front of the Baptist church. It was built by private subscription, and David Jillson Jr. was one of those who contributed for its benefit, extending to it his patronage by sending his son Clark there to school two terms; but it was more than three miles away, and in stormy weather an unpleasant walk. This daily journey, performed alone, gave opportunity for some reflection; but it wandered from the text-book into the realm of hope, where bright visions, with their alluring splendor, soon dissolve into cold, dark, unwelcome, inexorable reality.

Under the stress of these surroundings, this boy received his meagre education, and went out to take his chances with men of wealth and education, poorly equiped for the uncertain conflicts of life.

His father's well meant discipline was so exacting that violation of rule became a rule, and a well conducted whipping was always in order; but it was not an easy task to compel a boy to conform strictly to the sedate habits of mature age, especially when the suppression of generous and liberal ideas became the principal object to be attained; but such was the course pursued in the management of this boy, and it resulted in total failure. Both parent and child were obstinate, and both were probably wrong in many things. David Jillson, Jr., was not the man to run in channels made by other people, nor was he ever known to work from a pattern. He considered it better to diverge than follow; and the natural inheritance of the son had inclined him to the same opinion. Two such natures could hardly be expected to harmonize, and they never did.

The boy tried to effect an arrangement whereby he might have his time allowed him for the purpose of obtaining a liberal education, offering to pay his way in every other respect, and to make and ratify such contracts as would preclude him from receiving any portion of his father's estate. This proposition was looked upon and treated as absurd, and he was indignantly reminded of the rapidly increasing number of silly young men who were seeking some way to live without work. Failing in this attempt to secure an education, he began to consider in his own mind what should next be done, and finally resolved upon leaving his father's house, for the purpose of making his own way in the world. Those who have never taken such a step may look upon it as a matter of little importance, but this boy took into careful consideration the real surroundings; and the old homestead where the dys of his childhood had been spent, and where the associations of youth, so dear to every sensitive heart still lingered, were not abandoned without regret.

On the 13th day of February, 1843, he went away, never to return. This seemingly rash undertaking was not the result of passion or impulse, but had its origin in candid deliberation. It was an undertaking that many a man of more mature years would gladly shrink from. Not only the perils that fall to the common lot of man had to be encountered, but an unworthy effort was made to crush out all progressive aspirations, and compel the young man to go back and be content with what had been to him extremely distasteful. To fill this transaction with terror, his father caused to be published in the Vermont Phoenix, Vol. 9, No. 52, the following notice, prepared by Reuben WINN, Esq., who still lives to see the result of his wordy effort to intimidate and oppress a friendless boy:

NOTICE is hereby given to the public, that whereas, Clark Jillson, (son of David Jillson, Jr., of Whitingham, Vt., being the subscriber hereof,) a minor about eighteen years of age, has without any just provocation left my house and home, and without my consent or permission, being advised and induced by certain mischievous, wicked and evil minded persons, as I have good reason to believe, has absconded and run away, and does not return. Therefore, all persons are hereby notified and forbidden to trust or harbor the said Clark, on my account, as I will pay no charges and extinguish no liabilities of his contracting after this date. And all persons are also forbidden to settle and account to the said Clark for any services that he may hereafter render during his minority, as I hereby give notice that the value of said services, so rendered, of lawful right belong to me.

All persons are also requested not to influence and advise my son Clark not to return to his father's house and be a dutiful and obedient son, for my wish and desire is - as I feel a deep interest arrives to the full age of twenty-one years.

Dated at Whitingham this 21st day of August, A. D. 1843......DAVID JILLSON, JR.

When this notice was issued Clark was at work for his uncle Stephen, in Charlemont, Mass. This uncle had seen his brother, and they ha indulged in high words relating to the employment of the boy, and the payment to him of his wages. Stephen thought the boy was justified in leaving home, and was sufficiently well informed to know that his wages could not be collected twice if they were spent only for the necessaries of life. Ten dollars per month from April to October, inclusive, would not permit the purchase of many luxuries; but no further attempt was made to prevent the payment of his wages to him.

After completing the contract with his uncle he engaged to work one year for John Russell & Co., at the Green River Works, near Greenfield, Mass. His pricipal work was tempering cutlery, an employment requiring good judgement and some skill. He boarded with Mr. Hastings, near Cheapside, who had two sons, Smead and Obed, both of whom were hafters in the cutlery works. This family believed in the abolition of slavery, and they were always on the alert to disseminate their political creed. Clark had been taught to revere Daniel Webster and Henry Clay, but he soon found himself in full sympathy with the Liberty Party, though not old enough at that time to vote. To these political views he strictly adhered, affiliating with the Republican party from the time it began to exist.

On the first of April, 1845, at the close of his year's service in Greenfield, he visited Whitingham, where he was taken sick with typhoid fever, about the 19th of April. At that time there was snow upon the ground, and the fields and forest wore the gloom of Winter.

This sickness was a severe one, and for weeks he was not expected to live from one day to another. At one period during this sickness his physician, Dr. Waters GILLETT, of Whitingham, gave him from 60 to 80 grains of Calomel each day for 6 days, and on one occasion stated that death would ensue within 12 hours, and that he would try one more experiment. He thereupon proposed to give his patient some Croton oil, and then took from his saddle-bags a small vial supposed to contain that deadly drug, but to his astonishment found that it had evaporated, and he was thus cheated out of a fatal experiment. His patient, though delirious most of the time, remembers this transaction as though it happened but yesterday, and was at that time well aware that he had but a few minutes to live if he took that medicine. The fever had a run of 42 days, leaving him in a very critical condition. It was on the 4th day of July that he first saw through the window the delightful landscape clothed in it blossoming robes. No language can describe the sensation produced by the wonderfu change that had taken place, seemingly in a moment, transforming the cold, gray desolation of April, into the bright and beautiful reality of Summer, all Nature smiling with a profusion of bud and blossom, charmed with the song of birds.

Some might imagine that this homeless boy would have been neglected and turned away, as his father had directed, but he happened to be visiting his former friend and school-mate, James P. EAMES , whose mother was one of the kindest women that ever lived, and one who would never allow a person to suffer in her presence so long as she could render any assistance. Her daughter Almeda, now Mrs. Royal C. STREETER, was a person of much kindness of heart and of good judgement in the care of the sick, which is generally of more importance than medicine. There was also called to their assistance a young lady by the name of Lydia CORBETT, whose fidelity and encouraging words will not be forgotten by the subject of this sketch, though she has long since gone to "That bourne whence no traveller returns." To these four persons he is under lasting obligations; and the relation he bears to them and their memory is far more sacred than common friendship can ever be.

After his recovery he found himself heavily indebted to his physician and those who had been so faithful in caring for him during his sickness; and it seemed necessary to renew his efforts to sustain himself by the labor of his own hands. Hiram STREETER had a friend residing in Auburn, Mass., whom he proposed to visit, and obtain work in that vicinity if possible. Clark agreed to start with him, though his place of destination had not been decided upon. These boys left the residence of Mr. James STREETER, in Whitingham, on Monday morning, Nov. 10, 1845, One received the farewell blessing of kindred and friends who were ready to give advide and assistance if rquired; the other was dependent upon his own courage and the mysterious workings of fate. They pursued their course on foot, carrying with them all the goods and chattels they possesed. The bundle was not large, but after a tramp of 20 miles they reached Greenfield, Mass., late in the afternoon, somewhat weary. They stayed at the hotel over night, and early the next morning, upon mature deliberation, concluded to take the stage for Worcester. This seemed rather extravagant, but they thought it would hardly pay to spend their time to walk. They reached Barre about noon, and the other passengers took a regular dinner, what would now be called a "square meal," but these boys being obliged to practice economy, did not indulge in any luxury except a "cold bite." The stage arrived at the Foster street depot in Worcester, at 4 o'clock P. M., just as the cars were starting for Boston.

These boys had never seen a railroad before, and a brief inspection of the rolling stock was deemed adviseable. Clark proposed to take the train for Boston which he thought would give opportunity to look things over, but Hiram was decidedly opposed to that kind of an expedtion, and finally they concluded to remain in Worcester over night. They stayed at the Central Hotel, located where the Bay State House now stands.

In the morning the boys seperated, Hiram going to Auburn and Clark looking for work in Worcester, which he was fortunated enough to find during the day, at the machined shop of HOWE and GODDARD on Union Street. Here he commenced work Nov. 13th, 1845. His compensation was to be 75 cents per day, without board. This was not a very brilliant start, but to one who had no other means of support, and among entire strangers, it was better than nothing. He boarded on the westerly side of Spring street in the brick house then occupied by a Mr. BARTLETT and his mother, who formerly lived at Chicopee.

He remained in this place but a short time before he obtained work at the carriage shop of TOLMAN & RUSSELL, on Exchange street, where he remained till the autumn of 1848, when he went to work at New Worcester, in the shop of Moses CLEMENT, which stood on the site now occupied by the wrench manufactory of Loring COES Esq. Mr. CLEMENT was a manufacturer of shear blades and straw cutter knives. Mr. Jillson's experience at Greenfield made him well qualified for tempering blades; and he built the first furnace for that purpose ever seen in Worcester.

After working about two years for Mr. CLEMENThe obtained employment in the wrench manufactory of Messrs. L. & A. G. COES, near Webster Square --- His work here was turning wrench handles, and several valuable improvements in the manner of doing this work were made by him, some of which are in use at the present time.

While Mr. Jillson was residing in New Worcester his leisure hours were spent in writing for vaious publications, and at one time he was a regular contributor to thirty papers and magazines. On the 3d Worcester County Mechanics' Association at the City Hall, in Worcester. In 1853 he was President of the Young Men's Rhetorical Society of Worcester, and delivered the Annual Address on the 26th day of December. In May, 1854, he moved to Southbridge, Mass, where he became one of the editors of the Southbridge Press, and where he was nominated as a candidated for the Legislature, but not having been a resident of the town long enough into a few days to meet the requirements of the constitution, another person was nominated and elected.

On the 11th day of April, 1855, he was married at Worcester, by Rev. Horace JAMES, to Miss Ruth Elizabeth LILLEY, who was born in Oxford, Mass., April 29th, 1825. They remained in Southbridge till the last of Nov., 1855, when they returned to Worcester where they have since resided.

Their children are Lewis Lilley, born July 13, 1860; Franklin Campbell, born January 28th, 1864; Mary, born January 23, 1866. Lewis died suddenly of scarlet fever, Jan. 21st, 1870.

Up to 1860 Mr. Jillson was engaged in mechanical pursuits, having at that time and since obtained a large number of patents, about twenty in all, some of which have been extensively used.

The first machine made for reducing wire in the manufacture of sewing machine needles was one of his inventions. In 1868 he was making experiments in the manner of heating buildings by conveying steam or hot air from some central point to all the buildings within a given distance.

On the 20th day of Feb., 1860, he was appointed by Gov. Banks, Clerk of the Police Court of Worcester; and on the 10th of April was commissioned as Justice of the Peace, an office he now holds. The office of Clerk having been made elective, he was elected to that office by vote of the city of Corcester in 1861, and in 1866. In 1871 he resigned the office of Clerk, and accepted that of Chief Justice of the First District Court of Southern Worcester, and in 1872 he was appointed Trial Justice of Junvenile offenders, and re-appointed in 1875.

He was elected and served as Mayor of the city of Worcester in 1873, 1875 and 1876, and was the first Mayor who exercised the veto power in Worcester, as well as the first under whose administration the city debt had been reduced for 13 years.

He was the first President of the Sons and Daughters of Vermont, and delivered before that Society the first Annual Address, on the 10th of Feb. 1875. On the 21st day of June, 1878, he read a Poem before the Alumni and School of Nichols Academy, at Dudly, Mass., and on the 10th of Oct. he delivered the Annual Address before the North River Agricultural Society in his native town.

July 15thm 1879, he delivered an Address before the New Hampshire Antiquarian Society at Contoocook, upon "New Hampshire and Vermont: their Unions Secessions and Disunions."

PUBLICATIONS

Inklings of Song: a Memento of my Leisure hours. In Two Parts. By C. Jillson. Worcester: Frederick M. Stowell, 1851. Printed by Henry J. Howland, 199 Main street. 12 mo., pp 159.

Progress Attributed to the Laboring Classes: A Poem; delivered before the Worcester County Mechanics' Association. March 3d, 1853. By C. Jillson. Worcester: printed by Edward H. Fiske. 1853 12 mo, pp 36.

A Poem. Modern Progress. Delivered at Worcester, Massachusetts, March 3d 1853, before the Worceseter County Mechanics' Association, in the City Hall. By Clark Jillson. Second edition, revised. Worcester: Press of Clark Jillson. 1877. 4to, pp.34

The Annual Address. Delivered before the Young Men's Thetorical Society, of Worcester, Mass., Dec. 26, 1853. By Clark Jillson, President of the Society. Worcester: Press of Clark Jillson. 1877, 4to, pp. 8.

A Comprehensive Chapter for the Rax Payers of Worcester. By a Citizen. Worcester: 1861. 12mo pp. 8.

The Inaugugal Address of Hon. Clark Jillson, Mayor of Worcester, to the City Council, Jan. 6, 1873 Worcester: Printed by Charles Hamilton, Palladium Office. 1873, 8vo, pp. 29.

An Address to the Graduating Class of the Worcester High School, June 30, 18753, by Clark Jillson, Mayor of Worcester, Worcester: Printed by Charles Hamilton, Palladium office, 1873, 16 mo, pp. 11.

Valedictory Address of Hon. Clark Jillson, Mayor of Worcester, delivered before the City Council, Dec. 29, 1873, with Veto Messages. Worcester: Printed by Charles Hamilton, Palladium Office. 1874. 8vo, pp. 19.

First Reunion of the Sons of Vermont, at Worcester, Mass., Feb 10, 1874. Address of Hon. Clark Jillson; together with Toasts, Sentiments, Speeches Poetry and Song. Specially Reported for Publication. Worcesetr: Printed by Charles Hamilton, Palladium Office, 1874. 8vo. pp. 60.

The Inaugural Address of Hon. Clark Jillson, Mayor of Worcester, to the City Council, Jan. 4, 1875. Worcester: Printed by Charles Hamilton, Palladium Office. 1876. 8vo. pp. 21.

Valedictory Address of Hon. Clark Jillson, Mayoer of Worcester, Delivered before the City Council, Dec. 29, 1876. Worcester: Printed by Charles Hamilton, Central Exchange. 1876. 8vo, pp. 19.

A Sketch of the Life of John Fairbanks Pond. By Clark Jillson. Worcester: Press of Chas. Hamilton, Central Exchange. 1876. 8vo, pp. 11

Report of the Joint Committee of the City Council of Worcester, on rebuilding the Lynde Brook Dam. A Complete History of the Worcester Water Works, from 1722 to 1877. Worcester: Press of Chas. Hamilton, Central Exchange, 1878, 8vo, pp. 64.

Sketch of M'Donald Clarke. :The Mad Poet." "Men call me mad - 'tis a wonder I am not." By Clark Jillson. Worcester: Privately Printed, fifty copies, 1878, 8vo, pp. 8. Portrait.

A Poem. Truth Forever Lives. Delivered before the Alumni and School of Nichols Academy, at Dudley, Mass., June 21, 1878. By Clark Jillson, F. S. A. Worcester: Privately Printed, 1878. 8vo, pp 8.

Sketch of Ransom Mills Gould. With an account of his death, and the remarks at his funeral. By Clark Jillson. Worcester. Privately Printed, One hundred copies. 18798vo. pp.32. Portrait.
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TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES:
The copy of this book that I have begins on page 5, has no cover, but was presumably printed by Clark Jillson. It was found in a corner of a very old used book store in Long Beach, California in 1999. It was in such bad condition that the owner gave it to me.

Notices to not support wayward children and spouses, nor to pay their wages to anyone but the father, nor be responsible for their debts, were common in newspapers even into the 20th century. Clark's father was not so unusual in taking this step. Everything a person earned until the age of majority belonged to their father or master, hence the age of majority being so high until 1972.

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croton oil

NOUN: A brownish-yellow, foul-smelling oil obtained from the seeds of a tropical Asian shrub or small tree (Croton tiglium) and formerly used as a drastic purgative and counterirritant. Its use was discontinued because of its toxicity.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
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Tolman and Russell: SEE http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/MAWORCES/2002-10/103549...
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STREETER. TINGLEY, H Incidents in the Life of Milton W. Streeter, the Jealous and Infatuated Murderer, Who Murdered His Young and Beautiful Wife, Elvira W. Streeter, at Southbridge, Mass., October 23, 1848...1850
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Elvira Walker Houghton (F)
b. 7 October 1822, d. 23 October 1848, #4433
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Elvira Walker Houghton was the daughter of David Houghton and Sarah Cummings. Elvira Walker Houghton was born on 7 October 1822 in Woodstock, Windham, CT. She married Milton W. Streeter in 15 August 1847. Elvira Walker Houghton was murdered on 23 October 1848 at Southbridge, Worcester, MA.
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Parents
David Houghton
b. 31 Mar 1783
d. 14 Oct 1855 Edward Houghton Jr.
b. 16 Apr 1740
d. 11 Jul 1803
Olive Russell
b. 25 May 1748
d. 13 Jan 1829
Sarah Cummings
b. c 1789
d. 2 Jun 1847
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The Houghton Family Project - Person Page 458
... Milton W. Streeter (M) #33531. Milton W. Streeter married Elvira Walker Houghton,
daughter of David Houghton and Sarah Cummings, in 15 August 1847. ...
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1920 U.S. Census • Massachusetts • Suffolk • Boston • ED# 550>Hastings Street.............
Jillson, Franklin C., head, age 57, b. MA VT MA, Physician, medical
Alice S., wife, age 45, b. NY GER PA
Pittman, Deborah N., servant, age 21, single, imm 1916, b. Canada & both parents.

Appleton Post Crescent (Appleton, Wisconsin) > 1924 > August > 7 PRINCIPAL OF SCHOOL

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1930 U.S. Federal Census > Massachusetts > Suffolk > Boston (Districts 501-521) > District 516>Hustings Street...............
Jillson, Alice S., age 55, widow, b. NY, $17,000, first married age 28 0r 29
Mad---?, Elsie, maid, age 23, single, b.Canada