By Muriel Bristol | November 30, 2025
Shubael Roberts was born in 1780, son of Joseph and Mary (Wentworth) Roberts.
Shubal Roberts headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Second (1800) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 16-25 years [himself]. (See Northeast Parish in the Second (1800) Federal Census).
Shubal Roberts married in Rochester, NH, April 22, 1802, Rose Tuttle, both of Rochester, NH. Rev. Joseph Haven performed the ceremony.
(The known children of Shubael and Rose (Tuttle) Roberts were: Mary Ann Roberts (1804-1859)). [Based upon census records, there would seem to have been also three other children (two sons and a daughter), of which no records have been found as yet].
Shubael Roberts signed the Rochester Division Petition of May 1802.
Daughter Mary Ann Roberts was born in Milton, September 30, 1804.
Shubael Roberts was among the fifty-two Milton petitioners that sought to have Jotham Nute appointed as a Milton justice-of-the-peace, in August 1805.
Shubel Roberts was assessed in the Milton School District No. 4 of Dudley Burnham in 1806 (See Milton School Districts – 1806).
Shubil Roberts headed a Milton household at the time of the Third (1810) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 26-44 years [himself], one female aged 16-25 years [Rose (Tuttle) Roberts], two females aged under-10 years [Mary Ann Roberts], and two males aged under-10 years. His household appeared in the enumeration between those of Jonathan How and Enoch Bunker (See Milton in the Third (1810) Federal Census).
Shubael Roberts died February 11, 1812.
Daughter Mary Ann Roberts married (1st) in Dover, NH, January 10, 1828, James Plumer, both of Dover, NH. He was born circa 1796, son of Ephraim and Judith (Perkins) Plumer. Rev. Benjamin R. Hoyt performed the ceremony. (She was his second wife, his first being named also Mary A. Plumer).
Rose [(Tuttle)] Roberts headed a Milton household at the time of the Fifth (1830) Federal Census. Her household included one female aged 40-49 years [herself], and one male aged 20-29 years. Her household appeared in the enumeration between those of Caleb Wakeham and Eph. Plummer. (See Milton in the Fifth (1830) Federal Census).
Jas. Plumer headed a Dover, NH, household at the time of the Fifth (1830) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 30-39 years [himself], and one female aged 20-29 years [Mary A. (Roberts) Plumer].
Son-in-law James Plumer died in Dover, NH, in January 1831, aged thirty-five years.
DIED. In this town, suddenly, Mr. James Plumer, aged 35 (Dover Enquirer, January 11, 1831).
Daughter Mary Ann (Roberts) Plummer married (2nd) in Dover, NH, May 15, 1836, Richard Hanson Goodwin. He was born in Wakefield, NH, December 1, 1808, son of Joseph and Anna (Hanson) Goodwin. David Root performed the ceremony. There is a duplicate marriage record from Boston, MA, dated April 19, in which she was a resident of Dover, NH, and he was a resident of Boston, MA.
Daughter Mary Ann (Roberts) Plummer married (2nd) in Boston, MA, April 19, 1836, Richard Hanson Goodwin, she of Dover, NH, and he of Boston, MA. There is a duplicate marriage record from Dover, NH, dated May, 1836. David Root performed the ceremony. Goodwin was born in Wakefield, NH, December 1, 1808, son of Joseph and Anna (Hanson) Goodwin.
AN ACT to alter the names of certain persons. … James Plumer of Milton may take the name of John James Plumer (Dover Enquirer, July 5, 1836).
Mother Mary (Wentworth) Roberts died October 2, 1836.
Grandson Richard James Plumer Goodwin was born in Boston, MA, June 7, 1837.
Richard H. Goodwin headed a Boston household at the time of the Sixth (1840) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 30-39 years [himself], one female aged 30-39 years [Mary Ann ((Roberts) Plumer) Goodwin], one female aged 20-29 years, and one male aged under-5 years [Richard J.P. Goodwin]. One member of his household was engaged in Manufacture and Trade.
Father Joseph Roberts died January 15, 1841.
Rose (Tuttle) Roberts died September 26, 1847.
Richd H. Goodwin, a farrier, aged forty-two years (b. NH), headed a Boston, MA, household at the time of the Seventh (1850) Census. His household included Mary Ann [((Roberts) Plumer)] Goodwin, aged forty-five years (b. NH), Richd J.P. Goodwin, aged thirteen years (b. MA), and Ann Medran, aged twenty-one years (b. Ireland). Richd H. Goodwin had real estate valued at $3,000.
Daughter Mary Ann (Roberts) Goodwin died of apoplexy in Boston, MA, April 21, 1859, aged fifty-four years, six months, and twenty-two years.
DEATHS. In this city, 21st inst., Mrs. MARY ANN, wife of Mr. R.H. GOODWIN, 54 yrs., 6 mos, 22 ds. (Boston Evening Transcript, April 23, 1859).
DIED. In this city, 21st inst., Mrs. Mary Ann, wife of Mr. R.H. Goodwin, 54 yrs., 6 mos. (New England Farmer (Boston, MA), April 30, 1859).
Grandson Richard J.P. Goodwin married (1st) in Boston, MA, December 29, 1859, Josephine L. Allen, both of Boston, MA. He was a physician, aged twenty-two years, and she was aged twenty-four years. Rev. J.W. Field performed the ceremony. She was born in Boston, MA, circa 1835, daughter of Ezra and Nancy R. Allen.
R.J.P. Goodwin, a horseshoer, aged twenty-three years (b. MA), headed a Medford (Somerville P.O.), MA, household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. His household included Josephine L. [(Allen)] Goodwin, aged twenty-five years (b. MA), Matilda Allen, aged twenty-three years (b. MA), R.H. Goodwin, a farmer, aged fifty-one years (b. NH), and Kate Mahaena, a domestic, aged nineteen years (b. Ireland). R.J.P. Goodwin had real estate valued at $1,500. R.H. Goodwin had real estate valued at $700.
Son-in-law Richard H. Goodwin married (2nd) in Lynn, MA, July 19, 1860, Elisa A. (Skinner) Reynolds, he of Medford, MA, and she of Lynnfield, MA. He was a blacksmith, aged fifty-one years, and she was aged thirty-four years. She was born in Lynnfield, MA, circa 1826, daughter of Jesse and Elisa Skinner.
Richard H. Goodwin, a horseshoer, aged fifty-six years (b. Wakefield, NH), headed a Lynnfield, MA, household at the time of the Second (1865) MA State Census. His household included Eliza A. [((Skinner) Reynolds)] Goodwin, a housewife, aged thirty-nine years (b. Lynnfield, MA), Clarence A. Reynolds, aged fourteen years (b. Lynnfield, MA), and Susan G. Skinner, a houseworker, aged twenty-three years (b. Lynnfield, MA).
Richard H. Goodwin, a horseshoer, aged sixty-one years (b. NH), headed a Boston, MA, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Eliza A. [((Skinner) Reynolds)] Goodwin, keeping house, aged forty-four years (b. MA), Clarence Reynolds, a clerk in store, aged nineteen years (b. MA), Hellen Goodwin, at home, aged four years (b. MA), Mary A. Shackley (b. MA), a domestic servant, aged twenty years (b. MA), John C. Traverse, an engineer, aged thirty-three years (b. NY), Clara Traverse, at home, aged twenty-three years (b. MA), and George Yeaton, a laborer R.R., aged twenty-six years (b. NH). Richard H. Goodwin had real estate valued at $17,00o and personal estate valued at $3,000.
Richard J.P. Goodwin, a doctor & manufacturer, aged thirty-three years (b. MA), headed a Manchester, NH, household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Josie L.A. [(Allen)] Goodwin, keeping house, aged thirty-four years (b. MA), Alice G. Goodwin, at school, aged nine years (b. MA), Carrie J. Goodwin, at home, aged seven years (b. MA), Richard H. Goodwin, aged five years (b. MA), Mary A. Goodwin, aged four years (b. NH), Maude E. Goodwin, aged three years (b. NH), and Ellen L. Goodwin, aged one year (b. NH). Richard J.P. Goodwin had real estate valued at $1,500 and personal estate valued at $400.
Son-in-law Richard H. Goodwin died of heart disease in Malden, MA, February 3, 1877, aged sixty-eight years, two months, and two days. He was a married blacksmith.
Died. GOODWIN. – In Malden, 3d inst., Richard H. Goodwin, 68 years, 2 months (Boston Globe, February 7, 1877).
Richard J.P. Goodwin, a physician, aged forty-three years (b. MA), headed a Manchester, NH, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Josephine L.A. [(Allen)] Goodwin, keeping house, aged forty-four years (b. MA), and his children, Alice G. Goodwin, aged nineteen years (b. MA) (b. MA), Carrie J. Goodwin, aged sixteen years (b. MA), Richard H. Goodwin, at school, aged fifteen years (b. MA), Mary E. Goodwin, at school, aged fourteen years (b. NH), Maude I. Goodwin, at school, aged twelve years (b. NH), Ellen L. Goodwin, at school, aged eleven years (b. NH), Ezra F. Goodwin, aged nine years (b. NH), Laura A. Goodwin, aged five years (b. NH), and Beatrice E. Goodwin, aged eight months (b. NH). They resided at 76 Pearl Street.
Granddaughter-in-law Josephine L. (Allen) Goodwin died in Malden, MA, September 4, 1892, aged fifty-seven years, one month, and twenty-three days.
DEATHS. GOODWIN. – At Malden, 4th inst., Josephine L.A., wife of Dr. R.J.P. Goodwin, 57 yrs., 1 mo., 23 dys. (Boston Evening Transcript, September 9, 1892).
Richard Goodwin, a physician, aged sixty-two years (b. MA), headed a Malden, MA, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his daughters, Mary E. Goodwin, aged thirty-three years (b. NH), Ellen L. Goodwin, a dressmaker, aged thirty years (b. NH), Laura A. Goodwin, a teacher, aged twenty-four years (b. NH), and Beatrice E. Goodwin, aged twenty years (b. NH). Richard Goodwin owned their house at 481 Pleasant Street, with a mortgage.
Grandson Richard J.P. Goodwin married (2nd) in Farmington, NH, October 24, 1906, Lucie M. (Furber) Davis, he of Malden, MA, and she of Farmington, NH. He was a physician, aged sixty-nine years, and she was a shoe stitcher, aged fifty-one years. Rev. Edward D. Disbrow performed the ceremony. She was born in Nottingham, NH, June 12, 1855, daughter of John B. and Lavina T. (Batchelder) Furber.
Richard J.P. Goodwin, a physician (general), aged seventy-two years (b. MA), headed a Malden, MA, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of three years), Lucy M. [((Furber) Davis)] Goodwin, aged fifty-five years (b. NH), and his daughters, Mary E. Goodwin, aged forty-three years (b. NH), Ellen L. Goodwin, a dressmaker (general), aged forty years (b. NH), and Beatrice E. Goodwin, a stenographer (manufacturing co.), aged thirty years (b. NH). Richard J.P. Goodwin owned their house at 481 Pleasant Street, free-and-clear. Lucy M. Goodwin was the mother of one child, of whom one was still living.
Granddaughter-in-law Lucy M. ((Furber) Davis) Goodwin died of uremia in Farmington, NH, February 17, 1912, aged fifty-six years, eight months, and five days. She was a housewife.
In Memoriam. Mrs. Goodwin. Mrs. Lucy M., wife of Dr. R.J.P. Goodwin of Malden, Mass., entered into eternal rest at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles I. Tuttle of High Street, this village, last Saturday morning, February 17, at 7.30 o’clock, after a few months’ illness following an operation in a Boston hospital on November third. When Mrs. Goodwin left the institution it was thought that she was on the road to recovery, and she felt that she would like to come to Farmington where she could be near her only child and her sister during her convalescence. She had been here but a short time, however, when it was found she was not gaining as she ought, and another operation was deemed advisable. This was performed, but without avail and she lingered, a great sufferer, until released by death last Saturday. Lucy M. Furber was born in Nottingham, this state, on June 12, 1855, daughter of John B. and Lovina T. (Batchelder) Furber. She was educated in the schools of her native town and at Northwood seminary. When quite young she came to Farmington, and in September, 1875, was united in marriage to James Elverton Davis, who passed away in 1901. One child, Irma, now the wife of George A. Lovering of Lincoln street, was born of this union. In October, 1906, Mrs. Davis married Dr. Goodwin and had made her home in Malden the greater part of the time since. Beside the husband and daughter, the deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Tuttle of this town, Mrs. Levi C. Tuttle of Nottingham, and one brother, John E. Furber of Wareham, Mass.; also by two grandchildren, and many less near relatives. Mrs. Goodwin was possessed of a most genial and lively disposition which endeared her toa large circle of friends who deeply regret her death, and the sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved daughter in this hour of extreme sadness. Mrs. Goodwin was a valued member of the Rebekah lodge of Odd Fellows. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 o’clock, Rev. T.H. Scammon officiating, with B.F. Perkins in charge. Singings was by Mrs. Glidden, Mrs. Kimball, Mr. Libby, Mr. H.A. Browne, and beautiful selections were rendered. Bearers were Edwin LeGro, Albert E. Carter, Ira Glidden and Frank Gilman. The floral designs were many and beautiful. Interment was made beside her first husband in Pine Grove cemetery. Among those who contributed flowers are the following: Mrs. Lovering, pillow; Mrs. Tuttle, mound; Dr. Goodwin and the Misses Goodwin, spray of pinks; D. of R., spray of roses; Mrs. Lilla Allen, red roses; Mrs. Ira Glidden, daybreak pinks; Mrs. Grace and Mrs. Blake, mixed pinks; Dana, Arthur, and Harry Jones, wreath; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brooks, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Berry, Miss Lilla Berry, Frank Berry Jr., spray pinks; Mrs. Fred MacKennon, spray of pinks; Agatha Schlenker, spray of pinks; Mr. and Mrs. John Cloutman, calla lilies; Julius Hollander, violets; Mrs. Ella R Davis and Mrs. Edna Garland, spray of jonquils; Carrie Gerrish, spray pinks; Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Allen, spray pinks; Mrs. Hattie Wheatley, spray pinks; Mr. John Dow, Cambridge, Mass., spray pinks; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pulsifer, spray pinks (Farmington News, February 23, 1912).
Richard J. Goodwin, a medical doctor (general practice), aged eighty-two years (b. MA), headed a Malden, MA, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his daughters, May C. Goodwin, aged sixty-seven years (b. NH), and Beatrice E. Goodwin, a stenographer (brush office), aged forty years (b. MA). Richard J. Goodwin owned their house at 481 Pleasant Street, with a mortgage.
Grandson Richard J.P. Goodwin died in Malden, MA, April 19, 1920, aged eighty-two years.
MALDEN. The funeral of Dr. Richard J.P. Goodwin will be held tomorrow afternoon at his late home, 481 Pleasant st. He was 82 years old and was a surgeon in the army during the Civil War. Before moving to this city he practiced in East Boston. He is survived by six children. He was a member of the First Congregational Church (Boston Globe, April 21, 1920).
References.
Find a Grave. (2016, November 27). Lucy M. Furber Davis [Goodwin]. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/173231470/lucy_m-davis
Find a Grave. (2013, October 20). Richard H. Goodwin. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/119006732/richard-h-goodwin
Find a Grave. (2012, December 8). Dr. Richard James Plumer Goodwin. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/101897569/richard-james_plumer-goodwin
Find a Grave. (2010, January 29). James Plumer. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/47272455/james-plumer
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