By Muriel Bristol | August 3, 2025
Simon Chase was born in Berwick, ME, September 30, 1786, son of Sgt. John and Hannah (Dennett) Chase.
Mother Hannah (Dennett) Chase died in 1806.
The valuable mill privilege at the Three Ponds naturally made this the [Milton] trading center, and a considerable village gradually sprang up, its growth being accelerated, at periods, by the prospect of large manufacturing establishments. Among the earliest traders were Joshua Hartford, John Fish, and a Mr. Hovey. In 1810 Simon Chase, who had been a clerk with Joseph Hanson in Rochester, commenced business there being the only trader at that time. There was a fulling mill operated by John Fish, and the houses of Hartford, Gerrish, Fish, Palmer, and perhaps one or two others (McDuffee, 1892).
Simon Chase headed a Milton household at the time of the Third (1810) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 16-25 years [himself]. His household appeared in the enumeration between those of Jno Fisk and Nicholas Harford. (See Milton in the Third (1810) Federal Census).
Simon Chase married in Milton, October 28, 1813, Sarah Wingate, both of Milton. She was born in West Milton, in 1794, daughter of Enoch and Mary “Molly” (Yeaton) Wingate. Rev. Solomon Sias performed the ceremony.
(The known children of Simon and Sarah (Wingate) Chase were: Betsey Shannon Chase (1814–1886), Enoch Wingate Chase (1817-1897), George W. Chase (1819–1820), John Dennett Chase (1821-1863), Mary Yeaton Chase (1823-1911), Harriet Louisa “Hattie” Chase (1827–1887), Charles Kittredge Chase (1830–1887), Infant Chase (unknown–1833), Sarah Frances Chase (1834–1899), Maria Josephine Chase (1838–1851)).
Daughter Betsy Shannon Chase was born in Milton, August 4, 1814.
Simon Chase was among the ten Milton inhabitants that petitioned the NH General Court, in 1816, seeking a road weight limit. There were also four petitioners from Middleton, six from Rochester, and nine from Farmington, NH. (See Milton Road Weight Petition – 1816).
Son Enoch Wingate Chase was born in Milton, April 20, 1817. He was a namesake for his maternal grandfather, Enoch Wingate.
The U.S. Post Office Department appointed storekeeper Simon Chase as Milton’s first postmaster, March 3, 1818. (See Milton’s First Postmasters (1818-c1840)).
Son George W. Chase was born in Milton in 1819. He died in Milton in 1820.
Son John Dennett Chase was born in Milton, March 6, 1821.
[Simon Chase] removed to Rochester in 1822, and went into business in company with Jonathan Torr. In 1825 he bought Torr’s interest in the business, and built a new brick store. The same year he bought the house on Central Square which was his home until his death (McDuffee, 1892).
Daughter Mary Yeaton Chase was born in Rochester, NH, June 25, 1823.
Simon Chase was one of thirteen inhabitants of the northwesterly part of Rochester, NH, that petitioned the NH Governor and Executive Council, June 9, 1825, seeking appointment of Ebenezer D. Trickey as a Rochester justice-of-the peace.
Father John Chase died in North Berwick, ME, December 11, 1826, aged seventy-seven years.
Simon Chase was one of the original twenty-two incorporators of the Rochester Academy, when it was chartered June 30, 1827.
State of New Hampshire }
AN ACT TO INCORPORATE SUNDRY PERSONS BY THE NAME OF THE PROPRIETORS OF ROCHESTER ACADEMY.
[Approved June 30, 1827. Acts, vol. 24, p. 127]
Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened, That an Academy for the instruction of youth in the various elementary branches of useful education, be established in Rochester, and that Isaac Willey, Hatevil Knight, William Hurd, William G. Webster, John McDuffee, Jun., Joseph S. Hanson, David Barker, James Tebbets, D. Barker, Jr., I.H. Woodman, Nathl Upham, Charles Dennet, Joseph Cross, I.H. Torr, John Greenfield, Simon Chase, James C. Cole, Moses Hale, Joseph Hanson, Jr., John Smith, John Roberts, Jr., and William Barker, and their associates and successors, be and they hereby are incorporated and made a body corporate and politic forever, by the name of the Proprietors of Rochester Academy, and by that name may sue and be sued, prosecute and be prosecuted, defend and be defended to final judgment and execution; may, for the use, benefit and support of said Academy and for no other purpose, receive, purchase and hold, grants and donations of real and personal estate to the value of ten thousand dollars; may erect, build and repair suitable buildings for the use and accommodation of said Academy; may choose and appoint all necessary officers, and make such by laws, rules and regulations as they may think expedient for warning and holding the meetings and conducting the business of said corporation, and may elect and appoint at such times, and for such terms as they shall think proper, trustees of said academy not exceeding twelve in number, a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum, who shall have power to hire, appoint and compensate such instructors as they may judge necessary, and to make, ordain and enforce such by laws and ordinances as may be necessary for the well government of said institution; provided such by laws, rules and regulations and ordinances be not repugnant to the constitution and laws of this State. And said corporation may have and use a common seal, and the same may break, alter and renew at their pleasure and may possess and exercise all the powers and privileges incident to corporations of a similar nature.
Section 2. And be it further enacted, That said corporation may forever elect and receive additional members thereof in such manner and under such restrictions as they may think proper.
Section 3d. And be it further enacted, That David Barker, Jr., I.H. Woodman, and Hatevil Knight, or any two of them, may call the first meeting of the corporation, by posting up notifications for that purpose, in two or more public places in Rochester, specifying the object of said meeting, fifteen days prior to said meeting, and may preside in said meeting till a moderator shall be chosen (NH Secretary of State, 1921).
Daughter Harriet Louisa Chase was born in Rochester, NH, November 25, 1827.
APPROVED SCHOOL BOOKS. EMERSON’S INTRODUCTION, do. SPELLING-BOOK, PUTNAM’S INTRODUCTON to the Analytical Reader, do. ANALYTICAL READR, do. SEQUEL, do. MURRAY’S GRAMMAR. The above popular School Books, used in most of the towns in this county, are kept for sale at Dover prices, for cash, by J.G. Chase & Co., Great Falls; Torr and McDuffee, and Simon Chase, Rochester; Watson Hayes, Barrington; S.M. Mathes, and John Nutter, Milton; Wm Sawyer, jr., John Wingate, and D.G. Rollins, Wakefield; Jeremy Wingate, Farmington; and Rev. S. Hidden, Tamworth. Also, by the subscriber, in Dover, who has likewise for sale, on the lowest terms for cash or approved credit, all other School Books used in this section of the country, wholesale and retail. Dec. 29. S.C. STEVENS [27] (Dover Enquirer, January 5, 1830).
Son Charles Kittredge Chase was born in Rochester, NH, March 17, 1830.
Simon Chase headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Fifth (1830) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 40-49 years [himself], one female aged 30-39 years [Sarah (Wingate) Chase], one female aged 15-19 years [Betsy S. Chase], one male aged 10-14 years [George W. Chase], one female aged 10-14 years [Harriet L. Chase], one male aged 5-9 years [John D. Chase], one female aged 5-9 years [Mary Y. Chase], one female aged under-5 years [Harriet L. Chase], and one male aged under-5 years [Charles K. Chase].
FARM FOR SALE. GREAT BARGAIN. A FARM situated in Rochester, on the main road leading from Norway Plains Village to Dover, occupied by Col. John Meserve, containing nearly SIXTY ACRES with good BUILDINGS, will be sold at about Eight Hundred Dollars, on a long credit to close company business — Possession given immediately. For further information inquire of SIMON CHASE, or JOHN GREENFIELD. Rochester, April 6, 1830. 42tf (Dover Enquirer, April 13, 1830).
COLBY’S AXES. FOR Sale at the Manufacturer’s prices, singly or by the dozen, by SIMON CHASE, Rochester The Manufacturer would recommend them as of a very superior quality. Customers are requested to examine for themselves. THOMAS COLBY. Rochester, Nov. 16, 1830 3w (Dover Enquirer, November 16, 1830).
Daughter Sarah Frances Chase was born in Rochester, NH, October 2, 1834.
ROCHESTER BANK. The following gentlemen have been selected as Directors of this institution: – James Farrington, Moses Hale, John Greenfield, Simon Chase, Charles Dennett, Nehemiah Eastman, John A. Burleigh. James Farrington has been appointed President, and John McDuffie, Jr., cashier. The bank we understand, goes into operation on the 22d of June next (Dover Enquirer, March 17, 1835).
Simon Chase was chosen one of seven members of the Executive Committee of the Strafford County Anti-Slavery Society, when it was formed in Gilmanton, NH, February 27, 1836.
ANOTHER COUNTY SOCIETY. A meeting to form an Anti-Slavery Society for the County of Strafford in New-Hampshire, convened at Gilmanton on the 27th ult. Forty-one delegates were present, representing fifteen towns. The meeting was addressed by a number of distinguished gentlemen of the county, and by Rev. Mr. Curtis of Pittsfield, Mr. Lewis of Providence, and others from abroad. The influence of the New Hampshire Patriot, and its mobocratic disciples was not felt at Gilmanton, ergo there was no disturbance. On the contrary, every thing passed off with great unanimity, and with perfect good feeling. A Society was formed with the following officers: Asa Freeman, Esq., President; Rev. Mr. Scott, Jonathan Clarke, Esq. Rev. Enoch Place, Rev. J.D. Quimby, Rev. Jared Perkins, Vice Presidents; Rev. David Root, Simon Chase, Enoch Mack, Thomas Beach, William Burr, John A. Richards, Esq., Rev. E. Goodell, Executive Committee. The Society voted to establish a depository for antislavery publications at Dover. Yours, N. SOUTHARD (The Liberator (Boston, MA), May 7, 1836).
(The portmanteau term “mobocratic” for the NH Patriot newspaper and its “disciples” implied that it was a pro-slavery Democrat newspaper and its readers were a violent pro-slavery Democrat “mob”). (See Milton and Abolitionism).
Daughter Maria Josephine Chase was born in Rochester, NH, in 1838.
Son Enoch W. Chase married in Rochester, NH, July 31, 1839, Martha Jane Roberts, both of Rochester, NH. Rev. Francis Pike performed the ceremony. She was born in Rochester, NH, May 6, 1817, daughter of John and Lois (Dame) Roberts.
Daughter Betsy S. Chase married in Rochester, NH, September 19, 1839, Dominicus Hanson. He was born in Rochester, August 13, 1813, son of Joseph and Charity (Dame) Hanson.
Married. In Rochester, Dominicus Hanson, Esq., to Miss Betsy S. Chase, daughter of Mr. Simon Chase (Dover Enquirer, October 15, 1839).
Simon Chase head a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Sixth (1840) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 50-59 years [himself], one female aged 40-49 years [Sarah (Wingate) Chase], two females aged 15-19 years [Harriet L. Chase and Mary Y. Chase], one male aged 10-14 years [Charles K. Chase], one female aged 10-14 years [Harriet L. Chase], one female aged 5-9 years [Sarah F. Chase], and one female aged under-5 years [Maria J. Chase]. One member of his household was engaged in Commerce.
Dominicus Hanson headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Sixth (1840) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 20-29 years [himself], and one female aged 20-29-years [Betsy S. (Chase) Hanson]. One member of his household was engaged in Commerce.
Enoch W. Chase headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Sixth (1840) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 20-29 years [himself], and one female aged 20-29-years [Martha J. (Roberts) Chase]. One member of his household was engaged in Commerce.
Son Enoch W. Chase received appointment as a Major in the 39th NH Militia Regiment in July 1841.
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS. The following appointments have been made by the Governor and Council; – Samuel Burnham, Major General, 2d Division;—William Chesley, Brigadier, 2d Brigade, 2d Division. 2d Regiment. – Daniel C. Gile, Colonel; Thomas Stackpole, Lt. Colonel; William H. Alden, Major. 27th Regiment. – Asa Pitman, Colonel; James J. Hersey, Lt. Colonel; Thomas L. Nudd, Major. 39th Regiment. – Jeremiah Roberts, Colonel; Charles Y. Meserve, Lt. Col.; Enoch W. Chase, Major (July 13, 1841).
Son John Dennett Chase of Rochester, NH, was a Senior at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, during the 1841-42 academic year.
ON the 12th day of August, 1842, I took possession for condition broken, for the purpose of foreclosing a mortgage made by Andrew Robinson to me, dated June 29, 1839, of a parcel of land with the buildings thereon, situated in Rochester, in the County of Strafford, and State of New Hampshire, bounded easterly by the Wakefield road, northerly by land of Stephen M. Mathes, westerly by land of Asa Y. Goodwin and southerly by land of David Barker, of Jonathan T. Dodge and of John Richardson. ENOCH W. CHASE. Rochester, Sept. 15, 1842 *15 (Dover Enquirer, September 27, 1842).
Son John Dennett Chase married in Middletown, CT, December 27, 1842, Catherine R. Ward. Rev. John R. Crane performed the ceremony.
Daughter Mary Yeaton Chase married in Rochester, NH, July 20, 1843, Dr. Stephen Watson Drew, she of Rochester, NH, and he of Haverhill, MA. He was born in Milton, August 15, 1818.
Marriages. In Rochester, on the 20th inst., by Rev. Mr. Willey of Milton, Dr. Stephen W. Drew of Haverhill, Mass., to Miss Mary Y. Chase, daughter of Simon Chase, Esq. (Dover Enquirer, July 23, 1843).
Simon Chase appeared in a NH Bank Commissioners Report of 1844, as President of the Rochester Bank.
ROCHESTER BANK. Simon Chase, President; John Greenfield, Charles Dennett, Watson Hayes, Jeremy Wingate, John A. Burleigh, and James C. Cole, Directors. None of them owe the bank any thing as principal. $280 only is due from them, as sureties. John Mc Duffie, Jr., the Cashier, has given a good bond for $20,000, and owes the bank nothing. Dividends have been made semi-annually, amounting in 1841 to 7 per cent, in 1842 to 6 3-4 per cent, and in the first six months of 1844 to 3 per cent. The directors make the discounts, but they have never made a very thorough examination of the bank. They have stated meetings every Monday. $2,660 loaned on pledge of stock. Charter expires, September 1, 1854 (NH General Court, 1844).
Simon Chase appeared twice in a March 1846 list of subscribers for stock of the Portsmouth, Great Falls and Conway Railroad. There were 3,002 stock shares overall and Simon Chase had a block of 100 shares and another block of 600 shares. His son-in-law, Dominicus Hanson, appeared also, as having a block of 100 shares (NH General Court, 1849).
Simon Chase opened a Great Falls, i.e., Somersworth, NH, dry goods store, in April 1846, in addition to his existing Rochester, NH, store.
NEW STORE. I HAVE opened the Store formerly occupied by Geo. W. Orange, a few doors west of the Great Falls Hotel, on the north side of High street, where I shall offer for sale an assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Pork, Lard, Butter, Cheese, & c. Genesee and Ohio Flour, Corn and Rye Meal. Shovels, Hoes, Manure and Hay Forks, Scythes, Nails, & c. Timothy, Clover and Red Top Seeds in season. A prime article now on hand. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine my assortment of Goods before making their purchases. SIMON CHASE. Great Falls, April 20, 1846. 46 (Dover Enquirer, April 21, 1846).
Mother-in-law Mary “Molly” (Yeaton) Wingate died in Rochester, NH, June 1, 1849.
DEATHS. In Rochester, June 1st, widow Mary Wingate, in the 96th year of her age (Dover Enquirer, June 12, 1849).
Simon Chase, a merchant, aged sixty-three years (b. ME), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Seventh (1850) Federal Census. His household included Sarah [(Wingate)] Chase, aged fifty-six years (b. NH), Harriet Chase, aged twenty-three years (b. NH), Charles Chase, a merchant, aged twenty years (b. NH), Sarah F. Chase, aged sixteen years (b. NH), and Josephine Chase, aged twelve years (b. NH). Simon Chase had real estate valued at $4,800.
Dominicus Hanson, a trader, aged thirty-seven years (b. NH), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Seventh (1850) Federal Census. His household included Betsey S.C. [(Chase)] Hanson, aged thirty-six years (b. NH), and Charles A.C. Hanson, aged five years (b. NH). Dominicus Hanson had real estate valued at $5,000.
Enoch W. Chase, a trader, aged thirty-three years (b. NH), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Seventh (1850) Federal Census. His household included Martha J. [(Roberts)] Chase, aged thirty-one years (b. NH), Simon F. Chase, aged ten years (b. NH), Helen M.A. Chase, aged six years (b. NY), and John F. Chase, aged two years (b. NH). Enoch W. Chase had real estate valued at $600.
Stephen W. Drew, a physician, aged twenty-nine years (b. NH), headed a Woburn, MA, household at the time of the Seventh (1850) Federal Census. His household included Mary [(Chase)] Drew, aged twenty-seven years (b. NH), and Grace McDuffet, aged twenty years (b. Ireland). The shared a three-family residence with the households of Gilman A. Bean, a mason, aged twenty-six years (b. NH), and Betsy Winn, aged fifty-two years (b. MA).
J.D. Chase, an M.D., aged twenty-six years (b. NY [NH]), headed a Subdivision #94, i.e., Washington, GA, household at the time of the Seventh (1850) Federal Census. His household included Catharine [(Ward)] Chase, aged twenty-six years (b. NY [CT], Harriett Chase, aged four years (b. GA), and Charles Chase, aged two months (b. GA).
Daughter Harriet L. Chase married in Rochester, NH, February 25, 1851, James Farrington, both of Rochester, NH. He was aged twenty-three years and she was aged twenty-one years. He was born in Conway, NH, in 1827, son of Elijah and Lois (Lang) Farrington. Rev. J.E. Farwell performed the ceremony.
MARRIAGES. In Rochester, Tuesday, Feb. 25, by Rev. J.E. Farwell, Dr. James Farrington, Jr., to Miss Harriet Louisa Chase, daughter of Simon Chase, Esq., Merchant (Dover Enquirer, March 4, 1851).
Daughter Maria Josephine Chase died in Rochester, NH, in 1851.
A CARD. THE Officers and members of Cocheco Engine Co. No. 1 would return their sincere thanks to Messrs. J.H. Woodman and Simon Chase, Esqs., for the very acceptable supply of Refreshments furnished them at the fire this morning. Also to Gonic Co. No. 3, for their valuable assistance in subduing the raging flames and last but not least to Co’s No. 1 and 4 of Great Falls for the hearty good will shown in so promptly responding to our call for assistance in time of need. Per order of the Company, GEO. W. BARKER, Clerk. Rochester, Aug. 21st, 1851 (Dover Enquirer, August 26, 1851).
Son Charles K. Chase married (1st) in Rochester, NH, April 22, 1855, Ella M. Burleigh, he of Rochester, NH, and she of Sandwich, NH. Rev. S. Holman performed the ceremony
Simon Chase, a trader, aged seventy-three years (b. ME), headed a Rochester (“Farmington P.O.”), NH, household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. His household included Sarah [(Wingate)] Chase, aged sixty-four years (b. NH), Sarah F. Chase, aged twenty-five years (b. NH), and Helen M. Chase, aged fifteen years (b. NY). Simon Chase had real estate valued at $4,000 and personal estate valued at $3,000.
Enoch W. Chase, a farmer, aged forty-three years (b. NH), headed a Holland, WI, household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. His household included Martha J. [(Roberts)] Chase, aged forty-one years (b. NH), Hellen N. Chase, aged sixteen years (b. NY), and John F. Chase, aged twelve years (b. NH). Enoch W. Chase had real estate valued at $1,200 and personal estate valued at $175.
Stephen W. Drew, a physician, aged forty-two years (b. NH), headed a Woburn, MA, household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. His household included Mary Y. [(Chase)] Drew, a housewife, aged thirty-seven years (b. NH), Mary P. Drew, aged twelve years (b. MA), Harriet W. Drew, aged six years (b. MA), and Nancy Holland, a servant, aged eighteen years (b. Ireland). Stephen W. Drew has personal estate valued at $1,000.
John D. Chase, a physician, aged thirty-nine years (b. NH), headed a Washington, GA, household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. His household included Catherine R. [(Ward)] Chase, aged thirty-five years (b. CT), Hattie L. Chase, aged twelve years (b. NY), Charlie A. Chase, aged ten years (b. GA), William A. Chase, aged six years (b. GA), and John W. Chase, aged two years (b. GA). John D. Chase had real estate valued at $4,000 and personal estate valued at $6,000.
James Farington, a physician, aged thirty-eight years (b. NH), headed a Rochester (“Farmington P.O.”), NH, household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. His household included Harriet L. [(Chase)] Farington, aged thirty-two years (b. NH), Ellen F. Farington, aged five years (b. NH), Josephine C. Farington, aged nine months (b. NH), Lydia Sausman, aged forty-five years (b. NH), Mary E. Strange, aged fifteen years (b. England). James Farington had real estate valued at $2,000 and personal estate valued at $4,500. Lydia Sausman had personal estate valued at $500.
Charles K. Chase, a trader, aged thirty years (b. NH), headed a Rochester (“Farmington P.O.”), NH household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. His household included Ellen M. [(Burleigh)] Chase, aged twenty-seven years (b. NH), Charles S. Chase, aged three years (b. NH), Winneford Lynch, aged twenty-six years (b. Ireland), Mary A. Lynch, aged three years (b. ME), Catharine Lynch, aged two years (b. NH), and Ann Bradley, aged thirty years (b. Ireland).
Son John D. Chase, M.D., volunteered to serve as Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon for a Wilkes County Georgia volunteer regiment being formed in March 1861.
Washington, Wilkes County, Ga.
7th March 1861.
Hon. Joseph E. Brown.
Dr. Sir: I see a notice posted up in our town this morning for the election of a Col. for the reg. to be formed in our county. My object in writing to you is to solicit the appointment of Surgeon to this Reg. or if I may not be appointed to our Wilkes Reg. to some other in which you may have the appointing of Surgeon or Assistant Surg.
I am a graduate of college as well as medicine having graduated in medicine (about) 1846 I think. I am a northerner by birth but having lived in this county for the last 11 years I am a full blooded Georgian in principle, feeling and interest.
I have been in my profession ever since graduating either as a practitioner or Druggist – for a number of years past have been the latter, it being a more lucrative business. Respectfully Yours, John D. Chase.
Simon Chase, James Farrington, and Charles K. Chase, were among those calling for a public meeting in Rochester, NH, April 18, 1861, after the bombardment of Fort Sumter.
PUBLIC MEETING. Fellow Citizens! The time has come when by the bombardment of its Forts and organized resistance to its authority – War exists against a Government which has conferred only benefits. The President calls upon the country for aid to maintain that Government and its authority. In this trial hour which test our capacity for self government – when an armed conflict is upon us – political differences should give way to patriotism, and all who recognize the ballot box as the rightful means of revolution in a free government – who prize the blessings of LIBERTY over usurpation and anarchy – should unite together to sustain the Government. All citizens animated by such a purpose, are invited to meet at the TOWN HALL In Rochester, Thursday Evening, April 18th, to take such action as they may deem proper.
WATSON HAYES, BENJA BARKER, SIMON CHASE, NICHOLAS R. VARNEY, DANIEL McDUFFEE, GEO B. ROBERTS, BENJA HOBBS, F. McDUFFEE, M.B. WENTWORTH, CHARLES K. CHASE, JOHN LEGRO, WALTER B.K. HODGDON, JOHN MANSON, J.N. WILKINSON, CHAS E. BLACKMAR, IRA DOE, J.O. HOWARD, CHAS W. FOLSOM, DAVID AUSTIN, R. McDUFFEE JR, HARRISON HALE, JOHN STOTT, B. FLETCHER, J.D. PILLSBURY, J. WESLEY HORNE, T.C. DAVIS, JABEZ DAME, W.K. KIMBALL, J. FARRINGTON, EPHRAIM HAMMETT, S.D. WENTWORTH, JACOB H. ELA, DAVID J. FOLSOM, JOSIAH B. KIMBALL, JAMES H. EDGERLY, J.D. EVANS, JOHN FOLSOM, EDWIN WALLACE, JOHN McDUFFEE, JOHN W. SANBORN, E.G. WALLACE, G.D. PLUMER, JOHN CORSON, J. WENTWORTH, SILAS HUSSEY JR, SAMUEL JELERSON, T. BROWN, CHAS DENNETT, E.J. MATHES, S.H. FEINEMAN, REUBEN TILTON, E.L. GLIDDEN, GEO F. GUPPY, THOS H. HUSSEY, DAVID J. SANBORN, F. FEINEMAN, CHAS HENDERSON (McDuffee, 1892).
Son John D. Chase made his last will in Washington, Wilkes County, GA, July 28, 1863. He bequeathed the house and lot in Washington, where they had resided, along with its furniture and other contents, to his beloved wife, Catherine Chase. She was to receive also his storehouse and merchandise. He bequeathed the rest and residue to his five children. He appointed his wife as executrix. D.G. Cotting, J.D. Smith, and Wm. M. Booker witnessed his signature. His will was proved in a Wilkes County Probate Court, December 10, 1863. (His gravestone features the abbreviation “C.S.A.” for “Confederate States of America”).
Daughter-in-law Mrs. C.R. Chase of Washington, GA, paid a $2 U.S. Excise Tax on her piano in 1865.
NEW HAMPSHIRE. The people of Rochester are taking legal measures to pay Charles K. Chase for damage done to his store and stock of goods by the agents of the liquor sellers and also to ferret out and punish the criminals and execute the prohibitory law hereafter (Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, MA), June 4, 1866).
Sarah (Wingate) Chase died in Rochester, NH, June 14, 1870, aged seventy-five years, eight months.
DIED. In Rochester, June 15, Mrs. Sarah Wingate, wife of Simon Chase, aged 75 years and 8 months (Dover Enquirer, June 23, 1870).
Simon Chase, aged eighty-three years (b. NH [SIC]), headed a Rochester (“Gonic P.O.”), NH, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Sarah F. Chase, keeping house, aged thirty years (b. NH). Simon Chase had real estate valued at $6,000 and personal estate valued at $300.
Dominious Hanson, an apothecary, aged fifty-six years (b. NH), headed a Rochester (“Gonic P.O.”), NH, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Betsey S. [(Chase)] Hanson, aged fifty-five years (b. NH), and Charles A. Hanson, aged twenty-five years (b. NH).
E.W. Chase, a farmer, aged fifty-two years (b. NH), headed a Sterling, MN, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Martha J. [(Roberts)] Chase, a housekeeper, aged forty-three years (b. NH), and G. Fred Chase, farming, aged twenty-eight years (b. NH). E.W. Chase had real estate valued at $3,000 and personal estate valued at $150.
S. Watson Drew, a physician, aged fifty years (b. NH), headed a Woburn, MA, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Mary Y. [(Chase)] Drew, keeping house, aged forty-seven years (b. NH), Mary J. Drew, at home, aged twenty-two years (b. MA), Harriet W. Drew, at school, aged sixteen years (b. MA), Caroline B. Drew, aged three years (b. MA), Benjamin Gould, a laborer, aged twenty-five years (b. VA), and Kate Doherty, a servant, aged twenty years (b. Ireland). S. Watson Drew had real estate valued at $1,000 and personal estate valued at $1,500.
Catherine [(Ward)] Chase, keeping house, aged forty-three years (b. CT), headed a Washington, GA, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. Her household included Hattie L. Chase, aged twenty-two years (b. NY), Chas A. Chase, clerk in store, aged eighteen years (b. GA), Wm H. Chase, clerk in store, aged sixteen years (b. GA), John D. Chase, at school, aged twelve years (b. GA), and Frank M. Chase, aged seven years (b. GA). Catherine Chase had real estate valued at $4,200 and personal estate valued at $10,000. hey shared a two-family residence with the household of Peter Long, a domestic servant, aged forty years (b. GA). (Peter Long and his wife, Lucy Long, aged thirty-five years (b. GA) were “black”).
Jas. F. Farrington, a physician, aged forty-eight years (b. NH), headed a Rochester (Gonic P.O.”), NH, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Harriette [(Chase)] Farrington, keeping house, aged forty-two years (b. NH), Nellie F. Farrington, at home, aged fifteen years (b. NH), Josephine G. Farrington, aged ten years (b. NH), and Lois [(Lang)] Farrington, aged seventy-six years (b. NH).
Charles K. Chase, retail dry goods, aged forty years (b. NH), headed a Rochester (Gonic P.O.”), NH, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Ellen M. [(Burleigh)] Chase, keeping house, aged thirty-eight years (b. NH), Charles S. Chase, at home, aged thirteen years (b. NH), Gracie M.J. Chase, aged ten years (b. NH), Henry W. Chase, aged one year (b. NH), Dana Mathes, a clerk in dry goods store, aged nineteen years (b. NH), and Charity Nutter, a domestic servant, aged twenty-eight years (b. NH).
Daughter-in-law Ellen M. (Burleigh) Chase died in Rochester, NH, in 1874.
Son-in-law Stephen W. Drew died in Woburn, MA, February 18, 1875.
Local Matters. Moses Jenness, aged 93, Simon Chase, 90, and John F. Lougee, 90, were three veteran voters who cast their centennial vote for Hayes & Wheeler at the Rochester polls on the 7th (Dover Enquirer, November 23, 1876).
Charles K. Chase married (2nd) in Rochester, NH, December 26, 1876, Abbie (McDuffee) Whitehouse, both of Rochester, NH. He was a merchant, aged forty-six years, and she was aged thirty-six years. She was born in Rochester, NH, August 27, 1840, daughter of John and Joanna (Hanson) McDuffee. Rev. S.G. Kellogg performed the ceremony.
Local Matters. Wallace Brothers have bought the residence and lot of Simon Chase, in Rochester, on Market Square with a view of erecting a business block (Dover Enquirer, May 10, 1877).
Simon Chase of Rochester, NH, made his last will November 27, 1877. He bequeathed $500 to his daughter, Betsy Hanson, and $50 to his grandson, Vharles C.A. Hanson. He bequeathed $100 to his son, Enoch W. Chase, and $50 each to his grandchildren, Fred Chase and Helen Chase. He bequeathed $500 to his daughter, Harriet L. Farrington, and $50 each to his granddaughters, Nellie Farrington and Janie Farrington. He bequeathed $600 to his daughter, Mary Y. Drew, and $50 each to his granddaughters, Jossie Drew, Hattie Drew, and Clara Drew. He bequeathed $100 to his son, Charles K. Chase, and $50 each to his grandchildren, Charles S. Chase, Gracie Chase, Harry Chase, Harriete L. Chase, Charles A. Chase, William L. Chase, John D. Chase, and Francis M. Chase. He bequeathed his household furniture and $50 to his daughter, Sarah F. Chase. He bequeathed $50 to Martha Chase, wife of his son, Enoch W. Chase. He bequeathed all the rest and residue to his daughter, Mary Y. Drew, and his daughter-in-law, Martha Chase (wife of Enoch W. Chase), and named Dominicus Hanson of Rochester, NH, as executor. George F. Palmer, Dudley B. Waldron and William Rand signed as witnesses (Strafford County Probate, 89:293).
Simon Chase died in Rochester, NH, February 7, 1878, aged ninety-one years.
OBITUARY. SIMON CHASE, a well-known businessman of Rochester, N.H., died recently, aged 91 years. He had been a merchant in that town for sixty years (Boston Post, February 9, 1878).
DIED. In Rochester, N.H., Feb. 7, Simon Chase, 91 yrs. (New England Farmer (Boston, MA), February 16, 1878).
His last will was proved in a Strafford County Probate Court held in Dover, NH, March 5, 1878 (Strafford County Probate Court, 89:295).
Dominicus Hanson, an apothecary, aged sixty-seven years (b. NH), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included Betsey S.C. [(Chase)] Hanson, keeping house, aged sixty-six years (b. NH), and his son, Charles A.C. Hanson, a clerk, aged thirty-one years (b. NH). They resided on Wakefield Street.
E.W. Chase, a farmer, aged sixty-three years (b. NH), headed a Sterling. MN, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included Martha J. [(Roberts)] Chase, keeping house, aged sixty-one years (b. NH). E.W. Chase shared a two-family residence with the household of J.F. Chase, a farmer, aged thirty-two years (b. NH). J.F. Chase had measles and a son, Frank P. Chase, at home, aged one year (b. MN).
Mary Y. [(Chase)] Drew, housekeeping, aged fifty-five years (b. NH), headed a Woburn, MA, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. Her household included M. Josephine Drew, works in dry goods store, aged thirty-two years (b. MA), Hattie W. Drew, works in dry goods store, aged twenty-six years (b. MA), and Carrie D. Drew, at school, aged thirteen years (b. MA). They resided on Pleasant Street.
Cathrine R. [(Ward)] Chase, a housekeeper, aged fifty-four years, headed a Washington, GA, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. Her household included her children, Charles A. Chase, an express agent, aged twenty-eight years, William H. Chase, a farmer & drug, aged twenty-six years, John D. Chase, an express messenger, aged twenty-two years, and Frank M. Chase, at school, aged seventeen years, and her servants, Johanna Opia, a cook, aged thirty-four years (b. GA), William B. Opia, aged five years (b. GA), Samuel Opia, aged three years (b. GA), and Joseph B. Green, a laborer, aged twenty years (b. GA). They shared a two-family residence with the household of Henry B. Kemm, a dentist, aged thirty-eight years (b. SC), his wife, Hattie L. [(Chase)] Kemm, aged thirty-one years (b. NY), and their two children.
James Farrington, a physician, aged fifty-seven years (b. NH), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Hariett S [(Chase)] Farrington, keeping house, aged fifty-two years (b. NH), his mother, Lois L. [(Lang)] Farrington, at home, aged eighty-six years (b. NH), his son-in-law, George McDuffee, wholesale grain store, aged thirty-five years (b. NH), his daughter, Ellen F. [(Farrington)] McDuffee, at home, aged twenty-six years (b. NH), his son-in-law, Arther V. Sanborn, furniture store, aged twenty-one years (b. ME), his daughter, Josaphene C. [(Farrington)] Sanborn, at home, aged twenty years (b. NH), and his servant, Annie Day, housework, aged twenty-four years (b. Ireland).
Charles K. Chase, a dry goods merchant, aged fifty years (b. NH), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Abbie [((McDuffee) Whitehouse)] Chase, keeping house, aged forty years (b. NH), and his children, Grace M.J. Chase, at home, aged nineteen years (b. NH), Harry W. Chase, at school, aged ten years (b. NH), Sarah A. Chase, aged two years (b. NH), and Jess Chase, aged eleven months (b. NH), and his servants, Mattis Main, a servant, aged twenty years (b. NH), and Sarah Grace, a servant, aged forty-eight years (b. NH).
Daughter Betsy S. (Chase) Hanson died in Rochester, NH, April 8, 1886.
Son Charles K. Chase died in Rochester, NH, February 13, 1887, aged fifty-six years, eight months, and twenty-seven days. He was a married merchant.
Death of a Prominent Rochester Man. Rochester N. H., February 14. Charles K. Chase, a prominent citizen, died last night aged 57. During the first year of the war he was elected one of the committee to pay funds due the families of soldiers. He took a decided stand for temperance. Last election he was nominated by the temperance party as representative to Congress (Boston Daily Globe, February 14, 1887).
Daughter Harriet L. (Chase) Farrington died April 7, 1887.
Mary Y. Drew appeared in Dover, NH, in the surviving Veterans Schedule of the Eleventh (1890) Federal Census. She was the widow of Stephen W. Drew, who had been a Surgeon in the 9th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, for a year between August 30, 1861 and September 1862.
Son Enoch W. Chase died in Barnesville, MN, April 6, 1897.
Daughter Sarah F. Chase died of locomotor alexia in Rochester, NH, January 15, 1899, aged sixty-four years, three months, and thirteen days. She was a single housekeeper. J.E. Whitney, M.D., signed the death certificate.
ROCHESTER. Died, in Rochester, Sunday, Jan. 15, Sarah F., daughter of the late Simon and Betsey [Sarah] Chase (Foster’s Daily Democrat (Dover, NH), January 16, 1899).
ROCHESTER. The late Sarah Frances Chase left no will, and her property is to be divided. The heirs are a sister and several nephews and nieces (Foster’s Daily Democrat (Dover, NH), January 26, 1899).
Dominicus Hanson, a landlord, aged eighty-six years (b. NH), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his son, Charles A.C. Hanson, aged fifty-five years (b. NH). Dominicus Hanson owned their house at 11 Wakefield Street, free-and-clear.
Mary Y. [(Chase)] Drew, aged seventy-six years (b. NH), headed a Dover, NH, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. Her household included her daughter, Harriet W. Drew, a clerk (bank), aged forty-six years (b. MA). Mary Y. Drew was a widow, who had married fifty-seven years ago. She was the mother of three children, of whom three were still living. They resided at 58 Silver Street.
James Farrington, aged seventy-seven years (b. NH), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included Nellie F. Farrington, aged forty-five years (b. NH), George McDuffee, dealer (furniture), aged fifty-four years (b. NH), Mary C. Crowley, a servant, aged forty-five years (b. England), Katherine O’Day, a servant, aged thirty-eight years (b. Ireland), and James F. Sanborn, a clerk (rubber factory), aged nineteen years (b. NH). James Farrington owned their house, free-and-clear. They resided on Wakefield Street, next to Dominicus Hanson.
Daughter-in-law Martha J. (Roberts) Chase died in Wenatchee, WA, in 1904.
Son-in-law Dominicus Hanson died of influenza at 11 Wakefield Street in Rochester, NH, June 1, 1907, aged ninety-three years, nine months, and eight days. He was a widowed retiree, and lifelong resident. Charles Blazo signed the death certificate.
ROCHESTER. Dominicus Hanson, one of the oldest, wealthiest and best known citizens of this city and stale, died Saturday afternoon at a little after 3 o’clock at his home on Wakefield street. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and by the city as a whole. He was man that was honest, kind, sympathetic and charitable and to know him was a pleasure. He always liked to help those whom he could, but he was never telling what he did do. Mr Hanson’s death was caused by old age, but was hastened by his getting a cold a few weeks ago. Mr. Hanson was born in the house where he always lived which is one of the oldest houses in the city, but has been kept up among the best, on August 13, 1813. He was the son of Joseph and Charity (Dame) Hanson, the father being born in Dover. He attended the schools of this city and later Rochester Academy, Parsonsfield Seminary and Pembroke Academy, some of the best known schools of that time. In 1830 he went into the drug business with his brother-in-law, Dr. Smith, with whom he stayed for two years and then he purchased the doctors’ share and managed the business until 1880 with the exception of a few years when he was attending some of the schools. At the time this was the best drug store in the northern part of the state and people came here from everywhere to get their drugs. Mr. Hanson was considered. reliable In 1880 his store was destroyed by fire and with his advanced age he gave up the business but he had the store and block rebuilt and it has always been run as a drug store ever since. During the Civil war he issued $6000 worth of script money in tens, twenty-fives and fifty cent pieces which were circulated all over the New England States and never were refused at that time. He was known as honest Dominicus Hanson and never was known to cheat a man or woman out of a cent. In politics he was a strong Democrat and always voted that ticket. He first voted for Martin Van Buren for President and when a little before twenty-one years of age unknown to himself he was appointed postmaster of this city by President Jackson and he held the office under Jackson, Van Buren and Harrison. He was one of the first directors of the Norway Plains Savings bank which office he held up to the time of his death. He was a man that took a good deal of interest in this city and was always willing to help. Mr. Hanson was a large property owner and was the heaviest tax payer in the city. He owned and maintained Hanson street and the land where several of the blocks are located. He has given the city the free use of the street and kept it in repair, closing it up at the end of the time period just long enough to clear the law. In 1901 at his own expense of $5,000 he paved the street with granite and made it one of the best in the city and has always taken pride in the same. In 1839 he was married to Bessie S., the daughter of Simon Chase, then of Milton, and they lived a very happy life until the death angel called her in 1884. Two children were born, Charles A.C. Hanson, who is now the only living son, and George, who died when very young. Mr. Hanson was a smart man of his age and always was seen on the street when he was able and was very cheerful. By some he was thought to resemble Mark Twain in face, manners and wit. His age was 93 years, 9 months and 28 days. He leaves a son, Charles A.C. Hanson, of this city, and one brother, Asa A. of Newton City, Iowa, who is ninety years of age and who is the last one left of a family of ten. He is in the city to attend the funeral of his brother. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. He was a regular attendant of this church when he was able to, and his wife was a member of the same (Foster’s Weekly Democrat & Dover Enquirer, June 7, 1907).
Mary Y. [(Chase) Drew, aged eighty-six years (b. NH), headed a Dover, NH, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. Her household included Harriet W. Drew, a clerk (bank), aged fifty-six years (b. MA), and Caroline B. Drew, aged forty-three years (b. MA). Mary Y. Drew was the mother of four children, of whom three were still living. She rented their house at 58 Silver Street.
Daughter Mary Y. (Chase) Drew died of pneumonia in Dover, NH, November 2, 1911, aged eighty-eight years, four months, and seven days. She was a widow.
Mrs. Mary Y. Drew Dead. Mrs. Mary Y. (Chase) Drew, widow of S. Watson Drew, died this morning at her home, 58 Silver street, aged 88. The cause of her death was heart failure following a week’s illness from pneumonia. Mrs. Drew was born in Rochester, June 25, 1823, daughter of Simon and Sarah (Wingate) Chase. She came to this city from Woburn, Mass., 29 years ago. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A.O. Mathes, and Misses Hattie W. and Caroline B. Drew, and a granddaughter, Miss Lura Mathes, all of this city. The funeral arrangements are not complete at this writing, but it is learned that there will be a prayer service at the house Saturday morning and the body will be taken to Woburn for burial in the family lot (Foster’s Daily Democrat (Dover, NH), November 2, 1911).
Daughter-in-law [Mary] Abigail ((McDuffee) Whitehouse) Chase died of angina pectoris on Wakefield Street in Rochester, NH, April 12, 1926, aged eighty-five years, seven months, and fifteen days. She was a widowed housekeeper.
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