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Rh up by a windlass; those working at that, turned it so fast, that the tub went over after it was drawn up. His age was 30.

In 1820, Joseph Clark, Jr., died in a fit. His age was 33.

In 1822, William Fenno died in consequence of falling from his wagon while going down the hill, about a quarter of a mile east of the center of the town, a little below the road to Westminster. On examining the wagon, it was found that the linchpin went but a little way into the axle-tree; it was supposed, on turning around, as one wheel went over a stone, the pin came out, and on going down this hill the wheel came off, causing the accident. He lived two or three days.

In 1826, Jonathan Martin was found dead in his house, being left alone for a little while. Jonathan Bancroft was found dead in a pasture, while on a visit to his son; as he was going from the field to the house, he died, (as was supposed) in a fit. His age was 76.

In 1831, Asahel Brick died in a fit. His age was 47. Harriet, daughter of Abijah Hinds, was drowned in a clay pit. She was 7 years of age.

In 1834, Capt. Ahio Temple died suddenly in his bed. His age was 70.