Rev Francis Lovejoy

• BIRTH 30 Oct 1734 Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
• DEATH 12 Oct 1818 (aged 83) Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
• BURIAL Lovejoy Cemetery, Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, USA, MEMORIAL ID 40428460

Biography

Francis Lovejoy was born in Andover, MA and was member of that town's train band in 1757. He is listed in "Massachusetts Colonial Soldiers," vol. 96, pg. 454 as having served in the Canada Expedition in 1759. Francis moved from Andover to Amherst, NH about the time of his marriage in 1765 and was of Amherst at the time of that marriage. He signed the Association Test at Amherst, NH. He was a Revolutionary War soldier and enlisted in September, 1776. He served in Col. Baldwin's regiment at the Battle of White Plains, NY and enlisted again 5 March 1781 to fill a quota at Amherst of 3 year men.

In Virgil D. White's "Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files," pg. 2125-26, it states that Francis Lovejoy (BLW #976-100-27) served on the New Hampshire line. On 13 Jan 1820 it was stated that Daniel Lovejoy was "one of the brothers & one of the heirs" of the deceased soldier; a Cyrus Baldwin of Fayette, Kennebec Co., ME referred to the soldier as late of Amherst, NH; brother Daniel signed the p.o.a. on 27 Nov. 1820 to one Silas Bates. Since there was no brother named Daniel, this was likely reference to Francis's son, Rev. Daniel Lovejoy.

Francis and his family removed to Albion, ME about 1790. He was likely one of the first settlers in the area, although his son, Rev. Daniel Lovejoy, indicated in Congregation Church records that there may have been about six families there in 1790 ("Albion on the Narrow Gauge," Ruth Croby Wiggin, 1964). At Albion, the Lovejoy's settled near a large pond, still known as Lovejoy Pond in 1930. Albion was organized as Freetown Plantation in 1802, incorporated as Fairfax, ME in 1804 and renamed Albion in 1824.

Francis Lovejoy, his wife, son Daniel and other family members are buried at the Lovejoy Cemetery overlooking Lovejoy Pond in Albion, ME. The cemetery has been purchased by Colby College which is responsible for its maintenance. (From "Albion on the Narrow Gauge," Ruth Crosby Wiggin, 1964). An alternate date of death is 12 Oct. 1818, per "The Lovejoy Genealogy."

Genealogy

Parents Hezekiah Lovejoy b: 10/1701 in Andover, Essex Co., Massachusetts
Hannah Austin b: 5/18/1704 in Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts

Spouse
Mary Bancroft Lovejoy 8/2/1742 Reading, MA–1792 m. 1/24/1765 Reading, MA

Children
Abial Lovejoy 1783–1785 [3]
Francis Lovejoy , Jr b: ABT. 30 NOV 1765 in Amherst, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Mary Lovejoy b: 12 JAN 1768 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire
Hannah Lovejoy b: 17 JUL 1770 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire
Aaron Lovejoy b: 24 MAR 1772 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire
Samuel Lovejoy b: 31 MAY 1774 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire
Daniel (Rev.) Lovejoy b: 31 MAR 1776 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., NH d. 1833
Lucy Lovejoy b: 4 MAR 1778 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., NH d. 1858
Luke Lovejoy b: AFT. NOV 1779 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., NH d. 1780
Abiel Lovejoy b: APR 1783 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., NH d. 1785 [3]

Notes

The cemetery has been purchased by Colby College which is responsible for its maintenance. (From "Albion on the Narrow Gauge," Ruth Crosby Wiggin, 1964). An alternate date of death is 12 Oct. 1818, per "The Lovejoy Genealogy." Father: Hezekiah Lovejoy b: ABT. OCT 1701 in Andover, Essex Co., Massachusetts Mother: Hannah Austin b: 18 MAY 1704 in Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts Marriage: Mary Bancroft b: 2 AUG 1742 in Reading, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts Married: 24 JAN 1765 in Reading, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts Children Francis Lovejoy , Jr b: ABT. 30 NOV 1765 in Amherst, Hillsborough, New Hampshire Mary Lovejoy b: 12 JAN 1768 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire Hannah Lovejoy b: 17 JUL 1770 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire Aaron Lovejoy b: 24 MAR 1772 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire Samuel Lovejoy b: 31 MAY 1774 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire Daniel (Rev.) Lovejoy b: 31 MAR 1776 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire Lucy Lovejoy b: 4 MAR 1778 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire Luke Lovejoy b: AFT. NOV 1779 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire Abiel Lovejoy b: APR 1783 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire Family links: Children: Daniel Lovejoy (1776 - 1833)* Spouse: Mary Bancroft Lovejoy (1742 - 1792) *Point here for explanation Burial: Lovejoy Cemetery Albion Kennebec County Maine, USA Created by: John Carroll [1]

Francis and family moved to Albion. He was likely one of the first settlers in the area, settling at Lovejoy Pond., Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, USA - 1790 [2]

Reference

[1] www.ancestry.com

[2] https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-1-118296212-1-500178/fra... MyHeritage Family Trees] - SmartCopy: Nov 4 2019, 0:02:01 UTC

[3] https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40428460/francis-lovejoy