Extracted from: The Spalding Memorial: A Genealogical History of Edward Spalding of Virginia and Massachusetts, 1st printed by Rev. Samuel Jones Spalding in 1897 -
Reuben Spalding is the 6th generation
"Dea. Spalding entered the town of Sharon, Vt., on the 16th of September,1769, at the age of eleven and took up his residence on the farm that was his home for eighty years. At the time of his settlement there were only seven families in town, and no inhabitants in Royalton, Barnard, or Pomfret. In consequence, his early life was passed amidst the hardships and sufferings incident to pioneers of the wilderness, and had much influence, no doubt, in forming that energy and fearlessness of character for which he was well known. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and drew a pension. His personal history is identified with the history of the place of his residence. He knew it all, and was himself a part. He had twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, a circle remaining unbroken until two years before his own death, when his son, Dr. Jason C. Spalding, died. That event called together under the paternal roof the whole family and presented a sight rarely seen. The venerable father stood by the casket and urged upon the living with great fervor of spirit faithfulness in the service of that God in whom he trusted.
He served in the revolution as sergeant of Captain Jesse Safford's company and in Captain Wetherly's company, Colonel Wyman's regiment, Ticonderoga alarm, 1777, serving ninedays, also in Captain Lee's company, Rhode Island expedition, 1778.
Dea. Spalding had been a member of the Congregational church sixty-one years, during forty-two of which he sustained the office of deacon. He loved "the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." Having become a member very soon after the church was organized, he had been with it through all its seasons of prosperity and adversity, and was prominent among the few upon whom devolved the responsibility of supporting the Gospel. His interest was a growing interest. Whilst old age removed him from the busy and attractive scenes of the world, it did not abate his devotedness to the cause of Christ. For that, there was a growing love; it was the theme of thought and conversation; the Bible was his daily companion; he loved the doctrines of grace; and the church, of which he was an honored member, is a witness to his faithfulness.
Children all born in Sharon, Vt."
Reuben Spalding is the 6th generation
"Dea. Spalding entered the town of Sharon, Vt., on the 16th of September,1769, at the age of eleven and took up his residence on the farm that was his home for eighty years. At the time of his settlement there were only seven families in town, and no inhabitants in Royalton, Barnard, or Pomfret. In consequence, his early life was passed amidst the hardships and sufferings incident to pioneers of the wilderness, and had much influence, no doubt, in forming that energy and fearlessness of character for which he was well known. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and drew a pension. His personal history is identified with the history of the place of his residence. He knew it all, and was himself a part. He had twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, a circle remaining unbroken until two years before his own death, when his son, Dr. Jason C. Spalding, died. That event called together under the paternal roof the whole family and presented a sight rarely seen. The venerable father stood by the casket and urged upon the living with great fervor of spirit faithfulness in the service of that God in whom he trusted.
He served in the revolution as sergeant of Captain Jesse Safford's company and in Captain Wetherly's company, Colonel Wyman's regiment, Ticonderoga alarm, 1777, serving ninedays, also in Captain Lee's company, Rhode Island expedition, 1778.
Dea. Spalding had been a member of the Congregational church sixty-one years, during forty-two of which he sustained the office of deacon. He loved "the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." Having become a member very soon after the church was organized, he had been with it through all its seasons of prosperity and adversity, and was prominent among the few upon whom devolved the responsibility of supporting the Gospel. His interest was a growing interest. Whilst old age removed him from the busy and attractive scenes of the world, it did not abate his devotedness to the cause of Christ. For that, there was a growing love; it was the theme of thought and conversation; the Bible was his daily companion; he loved the doctrines of grace; and the church, of which he was an honored member, is a witness to his faithfulness.
Children all born in Sharon, Vt."
Extracted from: The Spalding Memorial: A Genealogical History of Edward Spalding of Virginia and Massachusetts, 1st printed by Rev. Samuel Jones Spalding in 1897 -
Reuben Spalding is the 6th generation
"Dea. Spalding entered the town of Sharon, Vt., on the 16th of September,1769, at the age of eleven and took up his residence on the farm that was his home for eighty years. At the time of his settlement there were only seven families in town, and no inhabitants in Royalton, Barnard, or Pomfret. In consequence, his early life was passed amidst the hardships and sufferings incident to pioneers of the wilderness, and had much influence, no doubt, in forming that energy and fearlessness of character for which he was well known. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and drew a pension. His personal history is identified with the history of the place of his residence. He knew it all, and was himself a part. He had twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, a circle remaining unbroken until two years before his own death, when his son, Dr. Jason C. Spalding, died. That event called together under the paternal roof the whole family and presented a sight rarely seen. The venerable father stood by the casket and urged upon the living with great fervor of spirit faithfulness in the service of that God in whom he trusted.
He served in the revolution as sergeant of Captain Jesse Safford's company and in Captain Wetherly's company, Colonel Wyman's regiment, Ticonderoga alarm, 1777, serving ninedays, also in Captain Lee's company, Rhode Island expedition, 1778.
Dea. Spalding had been a member of the Congregational church sixty-one years, during forty-two of which he sustained the office of deacon. He loved "the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." Having become a member very soon after the church was organized, he had been with it through all its seasons of prosperity and adversity, and was prominent among the few upon whom devolved the responsibility of supporting the Gospel. His interest was a growing interest. Whilst old age removed him from the busy and attractive scenes of the world, it did not abate his devotedness to the cause of Christ. For that, there was a growing love; it was the theme of thought and conversation; the Bible was his daily companion; he loved the doctrines of grace; and the church, of which he was an honored member, is a witness to his faithfulness.
Children all born in Sharon, Vt."
Reuben Spalding is the 6th generation
"Dea. Spalding entered the town of Sharon, Vt., on the 16th of September,1769, at the age of eleven and took up his residence on the farm that was his home for eighty years. At the time of his settlement there were only seven families in town, and no inhabitants in Royalton, Barnard, or Pomfret. In consequence, his early life was passed amidst the hardships and sufferings incident to pioneers of the wilderness, and had much influence, no doubt, in forming that energy and fearlessness of character for which he was well known. He was a soldier of the Revolution, and drew a pension. His personal history is identified with the history of the place of his residence. He knew it all, and was himself a part. He had twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, a circle remaining unbroken until two years before his own death, when his son, Dr. Jason C. Spalding, died. That event called together under the paternal roof the whole family and presented a sight rarely seen. The venerable father stood by the casket and urged upon the living with great fervor of spirit faithfulness in the service of that God in whom he trusted.
He served in the revolution as sergeant of Captain Jesse Safford's company and in Captain Wetherly's company, Colonel Wyman's regiment, Ticonderoga alarm, 1777, serving ninedays, also in Captain Lee's company, Rhode Island expedition, 1778.
Dea. Spalding had been a member of the Congregational church sixty-one years, during forty-two of which he sustained the office of deacon. He loved "the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." Having become a member very soon after the church was organized, he had been with it through all its seasons of prosperity and adversity, and was prominent among the few upon whom devolved the responsibility of supporting the Gospel. His interest was a growing interest. Whilst old age removed him from the busy and attractive scenes of the world, it did not abate his devotedness to the cause of Christ. For that, there was a growing love; it was the theme of thought and conversation; the Bible was his daily companion; he loved the doctrines of grace; and the church, of which he was an honored member, is a witness to his faithfulness.
Children all born in Sharon, Vt."
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