The Loyalists of Massachusetts and the Other Side of the American RevolutionStark, James Henry
History
The Loyalists of Massachusetts and the Other Side of the American Revolution
Stark, James Henry
American loyalists -- Massachusetts; Massachusetts -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783
SIR THOMAS BERNARD, the third surviving son of Sir Francis, succeeded
his brother John to the Baronetcy. He took his degree from Harvard
College in 1767. After he took up his residence in England, much of his
time was devoted to institutions of benevolence in London, and he wrote
several essays with a design to mitigate the sorrows, and improve the
condition of the humbler classes of English society. The University of
Edinburgh conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws. He married a
lady of fortune who died in 1813 while preparing to go to church.
Sir Thomas' account of his father's life makes him stand out perhaps the
most prominent of Sir Francis' children. His death occurred in England
in 1818. The Baronetcy of Sir Francis Bernard now stands in the name of
Morland.
The following is a list of Sir Francis Bernard's confiscated property in
Suffolk County situated in what is now South Boston, and Jamaica Plain,
together with the name of the purchasers. He had also much property in
Maine, including one half of Mount Desert island, that was confiscated.
CONFISCATED PROPERTY OF SIR FRANCIS BERNARD SITUATED IN SUFFOLK COUNTY.
To Martin Brimmer, Aug. 18, 1779; Lib. 130 fol. 178; Farm, 50 A.,
mansion house and barn in Roxbury, highway to Benj. Child S.E.;
Jamaica Pond N.E.; Joseph Winchester N.W.;, Samuel Griffin and
school lands S.W.; the hill N.; Samuel Griffin W.; S W; W. and
S.W.--Wood lot in Roxbury, 12 A. 3 qr. 36 r., Sharp and Williams S;
land of heirs of William Douglas deceased W.; land of heirs of
Edward Bromfield deceased N. land of heirs of Elizabeth Brewer
deceased E.----Wood lot in Roxbury, 2A. 1 qr 17 r, highway W.:
Capt. Baker S.; John Harris E.; Mr. Walter N.----Salt marsh in
Roxbury, 3 A. 1 qr., John Williams S., creek N.W.; Robert Pierpoint
N; creek to Dorchester E.
To William Allen, Jan. 2, 1781; Lib. 132 fol. 76; Land in
Dorchester, 25 A. 3 r., road to Point of Dorchester Neck N.; land
of town of Dorchester and Richard Withington deceased E; said
Withington, James Baker, Samuel Blake deceased and James Blake S.;
Jonathan [Clap] W.----Salt marsh in Dorchester. 2 A. 3 qr., Sir
Francis Bernard N.; salt marsh of Richard Withington deceased E.;
James Blake W; the sea S.
SIR WILLIAM PEPPERELL.
BARONET OF KITTERY, MAINE.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Elsewhere in the archive
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account