Hartwell Memorabilia
This page is devoted to Hartwell family heirlooms of historical significance.
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Deacon John Hartwell Bible Frontispiece
The “Deacon” John Hartwell family Bible, published in London in 1772, has been passed down in Sam Hartwell's family for generations. It records the family’s births, deaths, and marriages, and has been well used over the years. John and Mary Dix Hartwell are seen at the top. Jonathan is in the third row of children on the left. Note in the second row, daughter Lucy was born April 6, 1775 – two weeks before the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Josiah Hartwell, “Deacon” John’s father, lived in Littleton from 1717 to 1791. He and his wife had twelve children.
“Deacon” John’s grandfather, Jonathan Hartwell, born in 1686, was the first Hartwell to settle in Littleton, having moved there with his wife Hannah Blanchard from his native Concord. He acquired property from someone named Tay in the south section of Littleton in 1720. They had six children, and Jonathan died in 1770.
Josiah Hartwell, “Deacon” John’s father, lived in Littleton from 1717 to 1791. He and his wife had twelve children.
“Deacon” John’s grandfather, Jonathan Hartwell, born in 1686, was the first Hartwell to settle in Littleton, having moved there with his wife Hannah Blanchard from his native Concord. He acquired property from someone named Tay in the south section of Littleton in 1720. They had six children, and Jonathan died in 1770.