Deacon Daniel Spooner

Daniel Spooner went from Dartmouth to Newport, Rhode Island, where he was admitted a freeman of the colony, May 1732, and where he carried on the business of house-carpenter in company with his brother, Wing Spooner. he returned to New Bedford after a time. He removed to Hardwick, prior to June 16, 1748, when he sold a lot near the Barre line, "granted orginally to Mr. Keith," and adjoingl land of Co. Willis. In a deed of July 14, 1750, he is described as of Nichewoag (Petersham), and must have been a resident of Petersham before April 2, 1749. On that date, both Daniel and his wife were received into membership of the First Church of that town on letters from the Church of Dartmouth. On July 11, 1750, he was chosen one of the Deacons of First Church, Petersham, and held this office many years.

He was an active, through-going reliable man, devoted to his family and friends. As a citizen, he was ever alert to the interests of his town and the welfare of his country. In all the trying times of the Revolutionary conflict, although then beyond the allotted age of man, he took a most decided interest and gave his full influence in behalf of his country. He, and his sons and sons-in-law, were all of them, patriots. In the town offices of Petersham, the Deacon served in on capacity or another, from 1755 to 1768. an addition to the village was laid out for him.

As an evidence of his vigorous old age, it is related of him, "that after he had passed his ninetieth year, he made the journey to Vermont on horseback to visit his sons."

In his family, while he was an ample provider, indulgent and kindly, giving to his children all the educational advantages afforded by the neighborhood, yet he was a rigid disciplinarian. He was largely governed by the principle that "He that chasteneth rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him, chasteneth him betimes." A great-grand-son of his relates that Daniel was "a carpenter and joiner, and worked much from home during the week, and on his return home Saturday night, he would call up his large family of boys, and, without any inqury, would give each of them a whipping, presuming that, by their conduct through the week, they had deserved it.

The homestead of Deacon Spooner, in Petersham, is yet standing, and is owned by a member of the family. "It is a two-story frame building, 26x40, posts 17 feet, making roof quarter pitch; cornice 14 inches; front door, 6 panels, with sidc-lights; the interior well finished. His land had frontage on the roads leading to Hardwick and Barre."

DEACON DANIEL SPOONER

SON OF EXPERIENCE WING AND SAMUEL SPOONER

Deacon Daniel Spooner (Experience Wing, Daniel Wing, Rev. John, Matthew), born December 28, 1694 at Dartmouth, died 1797 at Petersham, Franklin Co., Massachusetts at the age of 103. Daniel Spooner would become known as Deacon Daniel Spooner.

According to the New England Families Genealogical and Memorial: Third Series, Volume IV , Page 1793, Daniel moved from his native town of Dartmouth to Newport, Rhode Island, where he was admitted a freeman in May of 1732. Daniel and one of his brothers were house carpenters there. Daniel later moved to New Bedrod and then to Hardwick, Massachusetts, before 1748. In 1750 Daniel was in Petersham and in that year was chosen deacon of the church. Daniel also held various town offices. Deacon Daniel Spooner was reported as very vigorous, even in his old age and after the age of ninety he went to Vermont on horseback to visit his sons.

Deacon Daniel Spooner was married three times. His first marriage was to Elizabeth Ruggles on October 10, 1728 at Dartmouth. Elizabeth was born October 21, 1710, the daughter of John Ruggles and Hannah Devotion. Elizabeth died August of 1767 at Petersham, Franklin Co., Massachusetts at the age of 56. On September 3rd of 1768, Deacon Daniel married his second wife, Bethia Nichols. His third marriage was to Mary Whitcomb Dean on October 16, 1780. Mary was born October 9, 1727 and died May 9, 1822 at the age of 94.

Deacon Daniel Spooner and Elizabeth Ruggles had the following children:

1. Lucy Spooner, born October 29, 1729, died April 2, 1821 at the age of 91. Married Edward Ruggles on January 29, 1747/48. Edward was born Agust 30, 1723, the son of Timothy Ruggles and Mary White. Edward died May 21, 1778 at the age of 54.

2. Elizabeth Spooner, born January 14, 1730/31, died November 27, 1756 at the age of 25. Married Daniel Fay on May 18, 1749.

3. Phillip Spooner, born December 23, 1733, died September 30, 1826 at the age of 92. Phillip was married twice. His first marriage was to Elizabeth Winslow on December 26, 1759. Elizabeth was born May 4, 1737, the daughter of Kenelm Winslow and Elizabeth Clapp. Elizabeth died April 8, 1792 at the age of 54. Phillip's second marriage was to Eunice Trow on March 8, 1795. Enice was born May 15, 1737, the daughter of Samuel Trow. Eunice died May 30, 1830 at the age of 93.

4. Shearsjahub Spooner, born August 14, 1735.

5. Ruggles Spooner, born march 24, 1736/37, died in 1831 at the age of 94. Ruggles married Mehitable Nye on January 19, 1793. Mehitable was born in 1763, the daughter of Joshua Nye and Lydia Unknown. Mehitable died September 1, 1855 at the age of 92.

6. Wing Spooner, born December 29, 1738

7. Eliakim Spooner, born April 7, 1740, died January 3, 1820 at the age of 79. Eliakim married Bathsheba Warner on September 2, 1764. Bathsheba was born July 24, 1746, the daughter of Jonathan Warner and Bathsheba Unknown. She died January 29, 1831 at the age of 84.

8. Daniel Spooner, born December 10, 1741, died November 1828 at the age of 86. Daniel married Abigail Munroe on November 18, 1766. Abigail was born March 7, 1744/45, the daughter of William Munroe and Sarah Mason. Abigail died in 1846 at the age of 101.

9. Hannah Spooner, born June 25, 1743

10. Paul Spooner, born March 20, 1745/46 at Petersham, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, died September 5 at Paoli, Orange Co., Indiana at the age of 43. Paul was married twice. His first marriage was to Anna Cogswell Post. His second marriage was to Asenath Wright in 1769.

Elizabeth Ruggles. Born on 21 Oct 1700 in Roxbury, MA.43 Elizabeth died in Petersham, MA, on 17 Aug 1767; she was 66.

Children of Daniel and Elizabeth (Ruggles) Spooner, born at Dartmouth:

   i. Lucy Spooner, b. 29 Oct 1729, d. 2 Apr 1821, m. 29 Jan 1746/7 Edward Ruggles (b. 30 Aug 1723 at Rochester, MA, d. 21 May 1778 at New Braintree, son of Timothy & Mary (White) Ruggles); 

ii. Elizabeth Spooner, b. 14 Jul 1731, d. 24 Nov 1756 at Hardwick, MA, m. 18 May 1749 Daniel Fay (b. 1728 at Westboro, d. 28 Feb 1815 at Hardwick, son of James Fay and Lydia Child);
iii. Philip Spooner, b. 13 Dec 1733, d. 30 Sep 1826, m. at Petersham 25 Dec 1755 Elizabeth Winslow (b. 4 May 1737 at Hardwick, d. 8 Apr 1792 at Petersham, dau. of Kelelm & Elizabeth (Clap) Winslow);
iv. Sherjashub Spooner, b. 14 Aug 1735, d. before 7 Jun 1785 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY, m. 21 May 1760 Sarah Whipple (d. 22 Mar 1796, dau. of Ebenezer Whipple);
v. Ruggles Spooner, b. 24 Mar1736/7, d. 1831 at Dana, MA, m. at Petersham 19 Jan 1793 Mehitable Nye (dau. of Joshua & Lydia (Jenkins) Nye);
vi. Wing Spooner, b. 29 Dec 1738, d. 7 Dec 1810 at Petersham, m. there 27 Jan 1763 Eunice Stevens (b. 31 Aug 1746 at Petersham, d. there Aug 1838, dau. of Joseph & Dorothy (Sawyer) Stevens);
vii. Eliakim Spooner, b. 7 Apr 1740, d. 3 Jan 1820, m. 2 Sep 1764 Bathsheba Warner (d. 29 Jan 1831);
viii. Daniel Spooner, b. 10 Dec 1741, d. Nov 1828, m. 18 Nov 1766 Abigail Monroe (d. 29 Jan 1831);
ix. Hannah Spooner, b. 25 Jun 1743, d. young; and
x. Paul Spooner, b. 30 Mar 1746, d. 5 Sep 1789, m. Asenath Wright.
On 10 Oct 1728 when Elizabeth was 27, she married Dea. Daniel Spooner, son of Samuel Spooner (14 Jan 1655/6-ca 1737) & Experience Wing (4 Aug 1668-ca 1759), in Rochester, MA. Born on 28 Feb 1693/4 in Dartmouth, MA. Daniel died in 1797 in Petersham, MA.

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The homestead of Deacon Spooner in Petersham is as yet still standing and owned by a member of the Spooner family. "It is a two story frame building, 28' x 40', posts 17', making the roof a quarter in pitch. Cornice 14 inches, front door, 6 panels with side lights; the interior was well finished." The land had frontage on the roads leading to Harwick and Barrre.

More About Daniel Spooner:

Elected: 1750, Deacon, First Church of Petersham, MA. Occupation: Carpenter.

More About Daniel Spooner and Elizabeth Ruggles: Marriage: Oct 10, 1728, Dartmouth, MA.

More About Daniel Spooner and Bethia Nickols: Marriage: Sep 03, 1767, Petersham, Franklin Co., MA.

More About Daniel Spooner and Mary Whitcomb Dean: Marriage: Oct 16, 1780, Petersham, Franklin Co., MA.

Children of Daniel Spooner and Elizabeth Ruggles are:

Lucy Spooner, b. Oct 29, 1729, Petersham, MA, d. Oct 29, 1729, Petersham, MA.

Elizabeth Spooner, b. Jan 14, 1729/30, Petersham, MA, d. Nov 29, 1756, Petersham, MA.

Phillip Spooner, b. Dec 23, 1733, Petersham, MA, d. date unknown.

Shearsjahub Spooner, b. Aug 14, 1735, Petersham, MA, d. date unknown.

Ruggles Spooner, b. Mar 24, 1734/35, Petersham, MA, d. date unknown.

Eliakim Spooner, b. Apr 07, 1740, Petersham, MA, d. date unknown.

Daniel Spooner II, b. Dec 10, 1744, Petersham, MA, d. date unknown.

Paul Spooner, b. Mar 20, 1743/44, Petersham, MA, d. date unknown.

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