Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of the State of Massachusetts, Volume 2Lewis historical Publishing Company, 1910 - Genealogy |
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Page 642 - Massachusetts, is to be expended for books for the College Library. The other half of the income is devoted to scholarships in Harvard University for the benefit of descendants of HENRY BRIGHT, JR., who died at Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1686. In the absence of such descendants, other persons are eligible to the scholarships. The will requires that this announcement shall be made in every book added to the Library under its provisions.
Page 849 - It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.
Page 1069 - He was on the list of those able to bear arms in 1643 and took the Oath of Fidelity in 1657.
Page 910 - For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.
Page 827 - He received his education in the common schools of his native town...
Page 851 - We must come very softly because of our wives and children. I pray you, 'hasten them, stay not night nor day, for the matter requireth haste.
Page 1036 - Louis in 1866, where he was admitted to the bar, and began the practice of law in 1867; became commander St.
Page 1113 - American colonies, a soldier in the war for their indepence, a statesman in the cabinet of Washington. Integrity, disinterestedness, energy, ability, fearlessness in the cause of truth and justice marked his public conduct. Pure in morals, simple in manners, sincere, benevolent, pious in private life, he was revered and honored.
Page 711 - He hath given out, if I had a purse, he would make me empty it, and if he cannot have justice here, he will do wonders in England; and if he cannot prevail there, he will try it out with me here at blows. If it were lawful for me to try it at blows, and he a fit man for me to deal with, you should not hear me complain...
Page 959 - He was eminent for his skill in the Hebrew language ; and a most orthodox, learned, and worthy divine, of excellent principles in religion, indefatigably laborious in the ministry, and of holy life and conversation.