Israel Alger

2. Israel Alger (Thomas 1), a husbandman, m. Patience Hayward, daughter of Nathaniel Hayward, and granddaughter of Thomas Hayward, one of the original proprietors and first settlers of Bridgewater. Her uncle, Hon. Thomas Hayward, Jr., was a judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and one of the Governor's Assistants. She died before 1730. He livedon the north side of the Town River in Bridgewater. In 1702, he was ap­ pointed surveyor of highways. He died about 1726, leaving a large estate for the time and place.

Children:

• 4. i. Israel, b. Sept. 9, 1689; m. Ist, Alice Hayward; 2d, Susanna Snow ;3d, Rachel Wade.
• 5. ii. Joseph, b. October 6, 1694 ;m.Mary Ames.
• 6. iii. Thomas, b. October 13, 1697 ;m. Sarah Dunbar.
• 7. iv. Nathaniel, b. September 29, 1700; m. Jane Pratt.
• 8, v. John,b. Doc. 18,1704; d. unm. in1730. His estate, inventoried at £350, was divided among his brothers.

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