Paris Mason born circa 1786 was a merchant of New York City by 1815 and married Harriett Townsend 4 October of that year. Miss Townsend was the daughter of H. Hewlett Townsend of Cedar Camp. By 1820, the Mason family had settled in Edwardsville, Madison County, IL. After the death of his brother, James, in 1834, James’ widow and Paris assumed the responsibility of platting the town of Grafton. Date of death remains speculative.
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Paris Mason in the New York, Marriage Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1880 (Barber Collection)(Image copied to right.)
New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
Name: Paris Mason
Residence Date: 1815
Residence Place: New York City, New York, New York, United States
Comments: Merchant
Name: Paris Mason
Home in 1820 (City, County, State):
Edwardsville, Madison, Illinois
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
1850 United States Federal Census
Name:Paris Mason
Age:63
Birth Year:abt 1787
Birthplace:New Hampshire
Home in 1850:Grafton, Jersey, Illinois
Family Number: 33
Household Members:
Paris Mason 63 [merchant]
Harriet Mason 57
L F McCrillis 39
Mary E McCrillis 32 [born NY]
Harriet A McCrillis 12
Sarah A McCrillis 9
Mary A McCrillis 7
Martha M McCrillis 5
Paris M McCrillis 3
John Patterson 21
Patrick Gillroy 24
James McKenna 26
John Mooney 18
David Reynolds 26
respectfully suggested: The Paris Mason of 1865 Madison County Census entry was probably the son, Paris Mason.
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Poems for Free (Chapter 24):
Thomas Lippincott writes of the Mason brothers: There were three brothers then in Edwardsville . . . who occupied conspicuous positions--James, Paris and Hail Mason. The first of these, James Mason, was, as I have said, proprietor of the old town plot. He was a genial, pleasant man, seeking mainly the acquisition of wealth and having no political ambition. His household, was ever a place of delightful resort, not only from his own cordial good fellowship, but especially rendered so by the cordial, interesting conversation of his wife. Paris Mason was an industrious man and carried on a mill at the foot of the street, where the Cahokia was dammed for that purpose. The third, Hail Mason, was for a number of years a justice of the peace and a worthy citizen. He afterwards became a preacher in the Methodist connection. (History of Jersey County, Illinois, 1919, p. 72)http://www.poemsforfree.com/cn24.html
Jersey County History:
http://jersey.illinoisgenweb.org/JCHistory/JC-Quarry.htm
Grafton
The first settlement was made by James Mason in 1832, who built four split-log cabins and afterward named the town in honor of his native place. Charles Chapman also erected a cabin during that year. Shortly afterward Paris Mason put up a frame structure, which he occupied as a general store, the first in the settlement. This building has since been remodeled and forms a part of W. H. Allen's residence. Abijah Whiting, John Keys and Brook Stafford were also among the first settlers.
The town was surveyed April 15, 1836, and at that time displayed unusual signs of prosperity and it was fully believed that a large and prosperous city would be built. The town was laid out by Paris and Sarah Mason, administrators of the estate of James Mason. The first sale of lots occurred in 1836, and were disposed of at from $50 to $100. The second sale took place in 1837. This was at a time when speculation was running wild throughout the state; new towns were being laid out by the score and every speculator saw a fortune within his grasp. Grafton shared in the excitement, and lots rose to fabulous figures. The auctioneer easily disposed of them at sums ranging in amount from $400 to $1,500. Lots back of the town on the bluffs, on land now of little value, changed hands at good, round figures; and below the town the Chicago addition was projected on the bluffs, covering a site which has since been almost as destitute of streets and buildings as it was the day Marquette sailed down the Mississippi on his first voyage of discovery. The crash of 1837 came; banks broke, speculators failed, and lots fell rapidly to prices inconsiderable in comparison with their former valuation. The first houses were built in what is still the business portion of the town, the 16th section being thrown into the market, the town extended farther in that direction, and now its length along the river is more than two miles.
The second store in the place was erected soon after that of Paris Mason. John Keys was the proprietor, and he carried on the general merchandise trade, also dealing in grain and pork....
The postoffice at Grafton was established in 1834, and Paris Mason was commissioned postmaster, who held that position until his death in 1851.
A WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC GRAFTON:
16.MASON HOLLOW AND DAGGET HOLLOW
Paris Mason, brother of founder James Mason, had a falling out with the family and moved west of Grafton to Mason Hollow. He built a house and warehouse, opened a store and began to transact considerable business at what was called Mason’s Landing, also Upper Grafton. His stone house is at the foot of Springfield Street behind Rowling Service Store and now serves as a guest house.
http://www.visitalton.com/theme/frontend/files/guides/grafton-walking-tour.pdf
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Material to peruse of below is from Rootsweb, Descendants of Richard Scarritt of Branford, CT:
In a letter dated Oct 1887 from Mrs. Allen of Grafton, IL, to her cousin Jotham A. Scarritt, she wrote, "Our grandfather was Perez Mason, a small dark eyed man with curly hair, most kindly disposed, in honor preferring his neighbor to himself, was never too busy to attend to public work, was the general peacemaker, did more for his neighbors than his own family which provoked his wife... she was a Baptist, he a Universalist, had too benevolent a heart to believe anyone could be eternally punished. They lived in Grafton, Mass., left there and moved to New Hampshire after my father was born. There were 13 children. I do not know the rotation in which they came. The oldest was a boy and I suppose named for his father. He died when 18 months old from the effects of a burn, was scalded."
and
He had 5 children, according to Mrs. Allen. His son, Paris, was in partnership with Russell Scarritt in the furniture business in St. Louis for a time.
and
PARIS5 [sic] MASON,... born May 24, 1789, in Grafton, New Hampshire; married, October 5, 1815, Harriet Townsend, daughter of Hewlett and Ann (Birch) Townsend. She was born December 15, 1795, in Cedar Swamp, Long Island, New York. They removed to Edwardsville, Illinois. Paris Mason died November 9, 1853. His wife, Harriet, died January 25, 1853.
Children of Paris and Harriet (Townsend) Mason:
779. i. Mary Elizabeth, born December 21, 1816, in Cedar Swamp, Long Island, New York.
780. ii. Martha Ann, born April 1, 1819.
781. iii. Paris Hewlett, born December 5, 1820.
iv. James Perez, born May 29, 1825; died July 10,1851, in Havana, unmarried.
v. Sarah Maria, bom October 20, 1829; died April 14, 1830.
vi. Harriet Louise, born November 17, 1831; died July 24, 1832.
The five younger children were born in Edwardsville, Illinois.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=scarritt&id=I1456
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daughter: Mary E. McCrillis, Find A Grave Memorial# 23525660
daughter: Martha Ann Scarritt, Find A Grave Memorial# 89735517
daughter: Sarah E. Walworth, Find A Grave Memorial# 77028097
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Paris Mason in the New York, Marriage Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1880 (Barber Collection)(Image copied to right.)
New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
Name: Paris Mason
Residence Date: 1815
Residence Place: New York City, New York, New York, United States
Comments: Merchant
Name: Paris Mason
Home in 1820 (City, County, State):
Edwardsville, Madison, Illinois
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
1850 United States Federal Census
Name:Paris Mason
Age:63
Birth Year:abt 1787
Birthplace:New Hampshire
Home in 1850:Grafton, Jersey, Illinois
Family Number: 33
Household Members:
Paris Mason 63 [merchant]
Harriet Mason 57
L F McCrillis 39
Mary E McCrillis 32 [born NY]
Harriet A McCrillis 12
Sarah A McCrillis 9
Mary A McCrillis 7
Martha M McCrillis 5
Paris M McCrillis 3
John Patterson 21
Patrick Gillroy 24
James McKenna 26
John Mooney 18
David Reynolds 26
respectfully suggested: The Paris Mason of 1865 Madison County Census entry was probably the son, Paris Mason.
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Poems for Free (Chapter 24):
Thomas Lippincott writes of the Mason brothers: There were three brothers then in Edwardsville . . . who occupied conspicuous positions--James, Paris and Hail Mason. The first of these, James Mason, was, as I have said, proprietor of the old town plot. He was a genial, pleasant man, seeking mainly the acquisition of wealth and having no political ambition. His household, was ever a place of delightful resort, not only from his own cordial good fellowship, but especially rendered so by the cordial, interesting conversation of his wife. Paris Mason was an industrious man and carried on a mill at the foot of the street, where the Cahokia was dammed for that purpose. The third, Hail Mason, was for a number of years a justice of the peace and a worthy citizen. He afterwards became a preacher in the Methodist connection. (History of Jersey County, Illinois, 1919, p. 72)http://www.poemsforfree.com/cn24.html
Jersey County History:
http://jersey.illinoisgenweb.org/JCHistory/JC-Quarry.htm
Grafton
The first settlement was made by James Mason in 1832, who built four split-log cabins and afterward named the town in honor of his native place. Charles Chapman also erected a cabin during that year. Shortly afterward Paris Mason put up a frame structure, which he occupied as a general store, the first in the settlement. This building has since been remodeled and forms a part of W. H. Allen's residence. Abijah Whiting, John Keys and Brook Stafford were also among the first settlers.
The town was surveyed April 15, 1836, and at that time displayed unusual signs of prosperity and it was fully believed that a large and prosperous city would be built. The town was laid out by Paris and Sarah Mason, administrators of the estate of James Mason. The first sale of lots occurred in 1836, and were disposed of at from $50 to $100. The second sale took place in 1837. This was at a time when speculation was running wild throughout the state; new towns were being laid out by the score and every speculator saw a fortune within his grasp. Grafton shared in the excitement, and lots rose to fabulous figures. The auctioneer easily disposed of them at sums ranging in amount from $400 to $1,500. Lots back of the town on the bluffs, on land now of little value, changed hands at good, round figures; and below the town the Chicago addition was projected on the bluffs, covering a site which has since been almost as destitute of streets and buildings as it was the day Marquette sailed down the Mississippi on his first voyage of discovery. The crash of 1837 came; banks broke, speculators failed, and lots fell rapidly to prices inconsiderable in comparison with their former valuation. The first houses were built in what is still the business portion of the town, the 16th section being thrown into the market, the town extended farther in that direction, and now its length along the river is more than two miles.
The second store in the place was erected soon after that of Paris Mason. John Keys was the proprietor, and he carried on the general merchandise trade, also dealing in grain and pork....
The postoffice at Grafton was established in 1834, and Paris Mason was commissioned postmaster, who held that position until his death in 1851.
A WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC GRAFTON:
16.MASON HOLLOW AND DAGGET HOLLOW
Paris Mason, brother of founder James Mason, had a falling out with the family and moved west of Grafton to Mason Hollow. He built a house and warehouse, opened a store and began to transact considerable business at what was called Mason’s Landing, also Upper Grafton. His stone house is at the foot of Springfield Street behind Rowling Service Store and now serves as a guest house.
http://www.visitalton.com/theme/frontend/files/guides/grafton-walking-tour.pdf
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Material to peruse of below is from Rootsweb, Descendants of Richard Scarritt of Branford, CT:
In a letter dated Oct 1887 from Mrs. Allen of Grafton, IL, to her cousin Jotham A. Scarritt, she wrote, "Our grandfather was Perez Mason, a small dark eyed man with curly hair, most kindly disposed, in honor preferring his neighbor to himself, was never too busy to attend to public work, was the general peacemaker, did more for his neighbors than his own family which provoked his wife... she was a Baptist, he a Universalist, had too benevolent a heart to believe anyone could be eternally punished. They lived in Grafton, Mass., left there and moved to New Hampshire after my father was born. There were 13 children. I do not know the rotation in which they came. The oldest was a boy and I suppose named for his father. He died when 18 months old from the effects of a burn, was scalded."
and
He had 5 children, according to Mrs. Allen. His son, Paris, was in partnership with Russell Scarritt in the furniture business in St. Louis for a time.
and
PARIS5 [sic] MASON,... born May 24, 1789, in Grafton, New Hampshire; married, October 5, 1815, Harriet Townsend, daughter of Hewlett and Ann (Birch) Townsend. She was born December 15, 1795, in Cedar Swamp, Long Island, New York. They removed to Edwardsville, Illinois. Paris Mason died November 9, 1853. His wife, Harriet, died January 25, 1853.
Children of Paris and Harriet (Townsend) Mason:
779. i. Mary Elizabeth, born December 21, 1816, in Cedar Swamp, Long Island, New York.
780. ii. Martha Ann, born April 1, 1819.
781. iii. Paris Hewlett, born December 5, 1820.
iv. James Perez, born May 29, 1825; died July 10,1851, in Havana, unmarried.
v. Sarah Maria, bom October 20, 1829; died April 14, 1830.
vi. Harriet Louise, born November 17, 1831; died July 24, 1832.
The five younger children were born in Edwardsville, Illinois.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=scarritt&id=I1456
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daughter: Mary E. McCrillis, Find A Grave Memorial# 23525660
daughter: Martha Ann Scarritt, Find A Grave Memorial# 89735517
daughter: Sarah E. Walworth, Find A Grave Memorial# 77028097
Paris Mason born circa 1786 was a merchant of New York City by 1815 and married Harriett Townsend 4 October of that year. Miss Townsend was the daughter of H. Hewlett Townsend of Cedar Camp. By 1820, the Mason family had settled in Edwardsville, Madison County, IL. After the death of his brother, James, in 1834, James’ widow and Paris assumed the responsibility of platting the town of Grafton. Date of death remains speculative.
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Paris Mason in the New York, Marriage Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1880 (Barber Collection)(Image copied to right.)
New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
Name: Paris Mason
Residence Date: 1815
Residence Place: New York City, New York, New York, United States
Comments: Merchant
Name: Paris Mason
Home in 1820 (City, County, State):
Edwardsville, Madison, Illinois
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
1850 United States Federal Census
Name:Paris Mason
Age:63
Birth Year:abt 1787
Birthplace:New Hampshire
Home in 1850:Grafton, Jersey, Illinois
Family Number: 33
Household Members:
Paris Mason 63 [merchant]
Harriet Mason 57
L F McCrillis 39
Mary E McCrillis 32 [born NY]
Harriet A McCrillis 12
Sarah A McCrillis 9
Mary A McCrillis 7
Martha M McCrillis 5
Paris M McCrillis 3
John Patterson 21
Patrick Gillroy 24
James McKenna 26
John Mooney 18
David Reynolds 26
respectfully suggested: The Paris Mason of 1865 Madison County Census entry was probably the son, Paris Mason.
------
Poems for Free (Chapter 24):
Thomas Lippincott writes of the Mason brothers: There were three brothers then in Edwardsville . . . who occupied conspicuous positions--James, Paris and Hail Mason. The first of these, James Mason, was, as I have said, proprietor of the old town plot. He was a genial, pleasant man, seeking mainly the acquisition of wealth and having no political ambition. His household, was ever a place of delightful resort, not only from his own cordial good fellowship, but especially rendered so by the cordial, interesting conversation of his wife. Paris Mason was an industrious man and carried on a mill at the foot of the street, where the Cahokia was dammed for that purpose. The third, Hail Mason, was for a number of years a justice of the peace and a worthy citizen. He afterwards became a preacher in the Methodist connection. (History of Jersey County, Illinois, 1919, p. 72)http://www.poemsforfree.com/cn24.html
Jersey County History:
http://jersey.illinoisgenweb.org/JCHistory/JC-Quarry.htm
Grafton
The first settlement was made by James Mason in 1832, who built four split-log cabins and afterward named the town in honor of his native place. Charles Chapman also erected a cabin during that year. Shortly afterward Paris Mason put up a frame structure, which he occupied as a general store, the first in the settlement. This building has since been remodeled and forms a part of W. H. Allen's residence. Abijah Whiting, John Keys and Brook Stafford were also among the first settlers.
The town was surveyed April 15, 1836, and at that time displayed unusual signs of prosperity and it was fully believed that a large and prosperous city would be built. The town was laid out by Paris and Sarah Mason, administrators of the estate of James Mason. The first sale of lots occurred in 1836, and were disposed of at from $50 to $100. The second sale took place in 1837. This was at a time when speculation was running wild throughout the state; new towns were being laid out by the score and every speculator saw a fortune within his grasp. Grafton shared in the excitement, and lots rose to fabulous figures. The auctioneer easily disposed of them at sums ranging in amount from $400 to $1,500. Lots back of the town on the bluffs, on land now of little value, changed hands at good, round figures; and below the town the Chicago addition was projected on the bluffs, covering a site which has since been almost as destitute of streets and buildings as it was the day Marquette sailed down the Mississippi on his first voyage of discovery. The crash of 1837 came; banks broke, speculators failed, and lots fell rapidly to prices inconsiderable in comparison with their former valuation. The first houses were built in what is still the business portion of the town, the 16th section being thrown into the market, the town extended farther in that direction, and now its length along the river is more than two miles.
The second store in the place was erected soon after that of Paris Mason. John Keys was the proprietor, and he carried on the general merchandise trade, also dealing in grain and pork....
The postoffice at Grafton was established in 1834, and Paris Mason was commissioned postmaster, who held that position until his death in 1851.
A WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC GRAFTON:
16.MASON HOLLOW AND DAGGET HOLLOW
Paris Mason, brother of founder James Mason, had a falling out with the family and moved west of Grafton to Mason Hollow. He built a house and warehouse, opened a store and began to transact considerable business at what was called Mason’s Landing, also Upper Grafton. His stone house is at the foot of Springfield Street behind Rowling Service Store and now serves as a guest house.
http://www.visitalton.com/theme/frontend/files/guides/grafton-walking-tour.pdf
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Material to peruse of below is from Rootsweb, Descendants of Richard Scarritt of Branford, CT:
In a letter dated Oct 1887 from Mrs. Allen of Grafton, IL, to her cousin Jotham A. Scarritt, she wrote, "Our grandfather was Perez Mason, a small dark eyed man with curly hair, most kindly disposed, in honor preferring his neighbor to himself, was never too busy to attend to public work, was the general peacemaker, did more for his neighbors than his own family which provoked his wife... she was a Baptist, he a Universalist, had too benevolent a heart to believe anyone could be eternally punished. They lived in Grafton, Mass., left there and moved to New Hampshire after my father was born. There were 13 children. I do not know the rotation in which they came. The oldest was a boy and I suppose named for his father. He died when 18 months old from the effects of a burn, was scalded."
and
He had 5 children, according to Mrs. Allen. His son, Paris, was in partnership with Russell Scarritt in the furniture business in St. Louis for a time.
and
PARIS5 [sic] MASON,... born May 24, 1789, in Grafton, New Hampshire; married, October 5, 1815, Harriet Townsend, daughter of Hewlett and Ann (Birch) Townsend. She was born December 15, 1795, in Cedar Swamp, Long Island, New York. They removed to Edwardsville, Illinois. Paris Mason died November 9, 1853. His wife, Harriet, died January 25, 1853.
Children of Paris and Harriet (Townsend) Mason:
779. i. Mary Elizabeth, born December 21, 1816, in Cedar Swamp, Long Island, New York.
780. ii. Martha Ann, born April 1, 1819.
781. iii. Paris Hewlett, born December 5, 1820.
iv. James Perez, born May 29, 1825; died July 10,1851, in Havana, unmarried.
v. Sarah Maria, bom October 20, 1829; died April 14, 1830.
vi. Harriet Louise, born November 17, 1831; died July 24, 1832.
The five younger children were born in Edwardsville, Illinois.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=scarritt&id=I1456
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daughter: Mary E. McCrillis, Find A Grave Memorial# 23525660
daughter: Martha Ann Scarritt, Find A Grave Memorial# 89735517
daughter: Sarah E. Walworth, Find A Grave Memorial# 77028097
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Paris Mason in the New York, Marriage Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1880 (Barber Collection)(Image copied to right.)
New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
Name: Paris Mason
Residence Date: 1815
Residence Place: New York City, New York, New York, United States
Comments: Merchant
Name: Paris Mason
Home in 1820 (City, County, State):
Edwardsville, Madison, Illinois
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
1850 United States Federal Census
Name:Paris Mason
Age:63
Birth Year:abt 1787
Birthplace:New Hampshire
Home in 1850:Grafton, Jersey, Illinois
Family Number: 33
Household Members:
Paris Mason 63 [merchant]
Harriet Mason 57
L F McCrillis 39
Mary E McCrillis 32 [born NY]
Harriet A McCrillis 12
Sarah A McCrillis 9
Mary A McCrillis 7
Martha M McCrillis 5
Paris M McCrillis 3
John Patterson 21
Patrick Gillroy 24
James McKenna 26
John Mooney 18
David Reynolds 26
respectfully suggested: The Paris Mason of 1865 Madison County Census entry was probably the son, Paris Mason.
------
Poems for Free (Chapter 24):
Thomas Lippincott writes of the Mason brothers: There were three brothers then in Edwardsville . . . who occupied conspicuous positions--James, Paris and Hail Mason. The first of these, James Mason, was, as I have said, proprietor of the old town plot. He was a genial, pleasant man, seeking mainly the acquisition of wealth and having no political ambition. His household, was ever a place of delightful resort, not only from his own cordial good fellowship, but especially rendered so by the cordial, interesting conversation of his wife. Paris Mason was an industrious man and carried on a mill at the foot of the street, where the Cahokia was dammed for that purpose. The third, Hail Mason, was for a number of years a justice of the peace and a worthy citizen. He afterwards became a preacher in the Methodist connection. (History of Jersey County, Illinois, 1919, p. 72)http://www.poemsforfree.com/cn24.html
Jersey County History:
http://jersey.illinoisgenweb.org/JCHistory/JC-Quarry.htm
Grafton
The first settlement was made by James Mason in 1832, who built four split-log cabins and afterward named the town in honor of his native place. Charles Chapman also erected a cabin during that year. Shortly afterward Paris Mason put up a frame structure, which he occupied as a general store, the first in the settlement. This building has since been remodeled and forms a part of W. H. Allen's residence. Abijah Whiting, John Keys and Brook Stafford were also among the first settlers.
The town was surveyed April 15, 1836, and at that time displayed unusual signs of prosperity and it was fully believed that a large and prosperous city would be built. The town was laid out by Paris and Sarah Mason, administrators of the estate of James Mason. The first sale of lots occurred in 1836, and were disposed of at from $50 to $100. The second sale took place in 1837. This was at a time when speculation was running wild throughout the state; new towns were being laid out by the score and every speculator saw a fortune within his grasp. Grafton shared in the excitement, and lots rose to fabulous figures. The auctioneer easily disposed of them at sums ranging in amount from $400 to $1,500. Lots back of the town on the bluffs, on land now of little value, changed hands at good, round figures; and below the town the Chicago addition was projected on the bluffs, covering a site which has since been almost as destitute of streets and buildings as it was the day Marquette sailed down the Mississippi on his first voyage of discovery. The crash of 1837 came; banks broke, speculators failed, and lots fell rapidly to prices inconsiderable in comparison with their former valuation. The first houses were built in what is still the business portion of the town, the 16th section being thrown into the market, the town extended farther in that direction, and now its length along the river is more than two miles.
The second store in the place was erected soon after that of Paris Mason. John Keys was the proprietor, and he carried on the general merchandise trade, also dealing in grain and pork....
The postoffice at Grafton was established in 1834, and Paris Mason was commissioned postmaster, who held that position until his death in 1851.
A WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC GRAFTON:
16.MASON HOLLOW AND DAGGET HOLLOW
Paris Mason, brother of founder James Mason, had a falling out with the family and moved west of Grafton to Mason Hollow. He built a house and warehouse, opened a store and began to transact considerable business at what was called Mason’s Landing, also Upper Grafton. His stone house is at the foot of Springfield Street behind Rowling Service Store and now serves as a guest house.
http://www.visitalton.com/theme/frontend/files/guides/grafton-walking-tour.pdf
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Material to peruse of below is from Rootsweb, Descendants of Richard Scarritt of Branford, CT:
In a letter dated Oct 1887 from Mrs. Allen of Grafton, IL, to her cousin Jotham A. Scarritt, she wrote, "Our grandfather was Perez Mason, a small dark eyed man with curly hair, most kindly disposed, in honor preferring his neighbor to himself, was never too busy to attend to public work, was the general peacemaker, did more for his neighbors than his own family which provoked his wife... she was a Baptist, he a Universalist, had too benevolent a heart to believe anyone could be eternally punished. They lived in Grafton, Mass., left there and moved to New Hampshire after my father was born. There were 13 children. I do not know the rotation in which they came. The oldest was a boy and I suppose named for his father. He died when 18 months old from the effects of a burn, was scalded."
and
He had 5 children, according to Mrs. Allen. His son, Paris, was in partnership with Russell Scarritt in the furniture business in St. Louis for a time.
and
PARIS5 [sic] MASON,... born May 24, 1789, in Grafton, New Hampshire; married, October 5, 1815, Harriet Townsend, daughter of Hewlett and Ann (Birch) Townsend. She was born December 15, 1795, in Cedar Swamp, Long Island, New York. They removed to Edwardsville, Illinois. Paris Mason died November 9, 1853. His wife, Harriet, died January 25, 1853.
Children of Paris and Harriet (Townsend) Mason:
779. i. Mary Elizabeth, born December 21, 1816, in Cedar Swamp, Long Island, New York.
780. ii. Martha Ann, born April 1, 1819.
781. iii. Paris Hewlett, born December 5, 1820.
iv. James Perez, born May 29, 1825; died July 10,1851, in Havana, unmarried.
v. Sarah Maria, bom October 20, 1829; died April 14, 1830.
vi. Harriet Louise, born November 17, 1831; died July 24, 1832.
The five younger children were born in Edwardsville, Illinois.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=scarritt&id=I1456
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daughter: Mary E. McCrillis, Find A Grave Memorial# 23525660
daughter: Martha Ann Scarritt, Find A Grave Memorial# 89735517
daughter: Sarah E. Walworth, Find A Grave Memorial# 77028097
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