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     Family legend has stated that he was a Whaler...lost at sea, harpooning.
Upon further investigation, this may not be true. Maybe there was another husband for Mildred. Nathan D. Merrill was born circa 1876 at ME, USA. He married Mildred 'Millie' Bursely Francis at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, on 27 October 1899.

     Perley was born on 2 July 1900. He was New Tag Height - Short, Medium Build, Blue Eyes, Dark Hair on 12 September 1918 at South Paris, Oxford, ME, USA. He appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Norway, Oxford, ME, USA. Arthur Harriman - Age40 (Lumber dealer)
Edith M - Age 37 - wife
Merrill, Perley L - Age 19, Lodger, Private Chauffeur. He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Norway, Oxford, ME, USA. Perley L - Age 29, married age 20, Bus Driver
Beryl E - wife - age 27, dept store saleslady
Dorothy - daughter - 8
Nathan D - laborer - Age 54, divorced. He died on 27 December 1980 at Norway, Oxford, ME, USA, at age 80.

     She married Page True Francis at Graford, Nebraska, USA, in 1882. As of 1882,her married name was Francis.

     He was an active man, but over-venturesome in his disposition, so that his proneness to speculation proved of much damage to his estate. Much of property was lost in the Land Bank, and he died poor in 1747. John was born at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 19 April 1692. He married Eunice Babson at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 24 December 1723. John died on 1 June 1747 at age 55.

      Eunice Babson was also known as Eunis. Eunice was born at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 14 March 1702/3. As of 24 December 1723,her married name was Millet. She married John Millet at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 24 December 1723.

      Lt Thomas Millet Sr was also known as Millat. Thomas was born at St Saviors, Surrey, Surrey, England, on 16 August 1632. He was. Farmer. He married Mary Evelith at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 21 March 1655. He married Abigail Coit on 2 December 1688. Thomas died on 18 June 1707 at Kettle Cove, Essex, MA, USA, at age 74. He was buried at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Abigail Coit was born on 29 March 1657 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; NEHGS-1850: States 3 Apr 1657. She married Isaac Evelith at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 13 November 1677. Her married name was Evelith. As of 2 December 1688,her married name was Millet. She married Lt Thomas Millet Sr on 2 December 1688. Abigail Coit died on 19 March 1726 at age 68.

     No children. Mary Evelith was also known as Eveligh. Mary was born at England in 1640. She married Lt Thomas Millet Sr at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 21 March 1655. As of 21 May 1655,her married name was Millet. Mary died on 2 January 1687 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     He resided. Hon (Capt) Thomas Millet was a New Hampshire Supreme Court, NH, USA. Judge. Thomas was born at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 20 December 1689. He married Love Bunker at Durham, NH, USA, in 1720. Hon (Capt) Thomas Millet was. Captain and mariner. Thomas's occupation: Shipbuilde
Made several voyages to England and France in his own ships, as master. From those countries he brought fruit trees and originated the once celebrated "Millet apple", supposed to be a variety of the Normandy pippin. after 1720. He died between 1 August 1761 and 1763 at Doverneck, NH, USA.

     Nathaniel was born at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 27 September 1694. Nathaniel died on 12 April 1695 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Love Bunker was born in 1692 at Durham, NH, USA. She married Hon (Capt) Thomas Millet at Durham, NH, USA, in 1720. As of 1720,her married name was Millet. Love Bunker died in November 1763 at Doverneck, NH, USA.

     COAT OF ARMS:
Arms: Silver a fess gules between three dragon heads erased vert.
Crest: Out of a mural crown gules an arm, erect the sleeve gold grasping in silver dragon's hand erased vert.
(New England Historical and Genealogical Register Vol CVII, Jan 1953)

This is a very old and distinguished Coat of Arms. it was granted to the Millet family in the early 1600 century (John Millet 1616).
The dragon or griffin, imaginary monsters, are represented as strong and fierce animals. In armory they are properly applied to tyranny or the overthrow of vicious enemy.
The mural crown was given by the Romans to him who first mounted an enemy breach, hence its designation: "Muralis" signifying, in Latin, "relating to wall".
The hand grasping the griffin or dragon is well descriped in the motto:
"Manus Haec Inimica Tyrannis"
"This hand is hostile to tyrants." Belonged to the Herefordshire branch of the family. Thomas was born at Chertsey, Surrey, Surrey, England, in 1605. He married Mary Greenaway at England on 1 May 1629. Thomas was an indentured servant on 3 October 1631. Thomas immigrated, on 13 April 1635. Destination: Elizabeth. He was freeman on 17 May 1637 at Dorchester, Suffolk, MA, USA. He moved circa 1657 to Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; Leeds History states 1655. Thomas died on 3 June 1675 at Brookfield, Worcester, MA, USA. Thomas's will was probated in 1676.

     Mary was born at Stains, England, in 1606. As of 1 May 1629,her married name was Millet. She married Elder Thomas Millet at England on 1 May 1629. Mary immigrated, in 1635. Destination: Elizabeth. Mary died on 5 June 1682 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     John was born circa 1576. He married Mary (?) Greenaway circa 1601. John took the oath on on 18 May 1631 at. Request 19 October 1630 (as "John Grinoway") and admitted 18 May 1631 (as "John Grinnoway")
. John immigrated, in 1633. Destination: Mary and John. John died on 5 February 1651.

     Henry's occupation: Attorny at Law. He married Joice or Joyce Chapman. Henry was born at Chertsey, Surrey, Surrey, England.

     John was born at St Saviors, Surrey, Surrey, England, on 6 May 1630. John died circa 1631 at England.

     He resided at Chertsey, Surrey, Surrey, England,.

     He resided.

     Ursula was born circa 1603. Ursula immigrated, in 1635. Destination: an unknown place . She married hugh Batten in 1659.

      Silvester Evelith was also known as Eveleigh Original Spelling of Name. Silvester Evelith was also known as Salvestor. He was baptized on 16 February 1603/4 at Exeter St Thomas Parish, Devon, Devon, England. He married Susanna Nubery at St. David, Exeter, England, on 21 September 1630. Silvester Evelith immigrated in 1642 to Boston, Suffolk, MA, USA. He was a Baker. He was elected on 13 December 1647 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. Selectman. He was elected on 29 June 1652 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. Constable. He was freeman on 29 June 1652 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. He married an unknown person on 4 January 1688/89 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Isaac Evelith was born. He married Abigail Coit at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 13 November 1677. Isaac Evelith died in November 1685 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     John Parsons married Elizabeth Haskell.

     Zebulon was born at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 9 October 1773. He was baptized on 23 October 1773 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. He married Deliverance Rich at Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA, on 6 April 1797. Zebulon Parsons Millett served in the military. Zebulon and his brother John were in the Leeds militia, called out for coast guard duty in the War of 1812 and it is recorded that for this service they each received a land warrant in later days.. He appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA. Age 76, Farmer
Value of Real Estate: 1800
Born in Mass

Deliverance: Age 69, born in MA
Obidiah: Age 44, born in ME
Frances: Age 38, born n ME
Lydia: Age 9, born in ME
Charles H: Age 5, born in ME. Zebulon died on 1 October 1856 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, at age 82. He was buried at Dead River Cemetery, Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     John was born at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, on 2 February 1776. He married Sally George on 2 May 1799. John Millett married Betsy Daily on 31 December 1843. John Millett appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA. Age 74, Farmer

Betsey: Age 63
Amanda: Age 26
Osias: Age 40
Jane D.D: Age 29
Mary J: Age 8. He appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA. John: Age 84, Farmer
Betsy: Age 73
Ozias: Age 50, Civil Engineer
Jane: Age 39
Mary J: Age 18
James O: Age 8
Charles H: Age 15. John died on 21 December 1862 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, at age 86. He was buried at Dead River Cemetery, Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     Benjamin was born at New Gloucester, Cumberland, ME, USA, on 19 July 1780. He married Cynthia Dyer at West Bridgewater, MA, USA, on 18 May 1800. Benjamin Millett appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA. Age 69, Farmer
Value of Real Estate: 700

Cynthia: Age 66
Augusta: Age 32
Charlotte: Age 10
Orror A: Age 4
Mary Fish: Age 52. He died on 12 September 1861 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, at age 81. He was buried at West Leeds Cemetery, Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA; Sgt Foss' Co. 2nd Mass Mil
(WAR OF 1812).

     Betsey was born at New Gloucester, Cumberland, ME, USA, in 1783. As of September 1802,her married name was Foss. She married Levi Foss Jr. at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, in September 1802. Betsey died on 2 November 1853 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     Joseph Knapp married Susan Packard.

     Deliverance Rich was born in 1779 at Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA. She married Zebulon Parsons Millett at Sandwich, Barnstable, MA, USA, on 6 April 1797. As of 6 April 1797,her married name was Millett. Deliverance Rich died on 18 August 1854 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA. Cemetery stone says 30 Aug 1854
Millett Descendants states 29 Aug 1854. She was buried at Dead River Cemetery, Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     Levi was born on 10 April 1782. He married Betsey Millett at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, in September 1802. Levi Foss Jr. was a Justice of the Peace. Levi died on 23 November 1831 at Typhoid Fever, Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, at age 49.

     Adoniram was born at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, on 18 July 1830. He married Ann Hazeltine Foss on 18 September 1853.

     Ann was born on 18 August 1833. She married Adoniram Judson Lane on 18 September 1853.

     Ada was born on 23 May 1855. Ada died on 8 November 1873 at age 18.

     Fremont was born on 21 January 1857. Fremont died on 30 June 1863 at age 6.

     Willie was born on 11 August 1860. Willie died on 29 May 1899 at age 38.

     Sarah was born on 28 May 1864.

     Winfield was born on 13 September 1865.

     Allie was born on 4 July 1873. Allie died on 6 September 1874 at age 1.

     Issachar was born on 7 September 1877.

     Walter was born on 18 May 1799. He married Dorcas S. Morrison in 1826. Walter died on 12 April 1875 at age 75.

     Dorcas was born on 10 August 1806. She married Rev Walter Foss in 1826. Dorcas died on 29 April 1882 at age 75.

     I think this is the Levi Foss in the DAR indec volume 67, page 148

Levi Foss(1740-1778) enlisted 1775, as corporal in Capt. Jeremiah Hill's company, Cp; James Scammon's regiment, and, 1776, served in the same company, Col. Edmnud Phinney's 18th Continental regiment from Saco, ME where he was born.
He married Sarah Goodridge.

     She married Levi Uriah Foss.

     Adaline Foss was born on 31 December 1802 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA. As of December 1823,her married name was Drout. She married John Drout at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, in December 1823. Adaline died on 18 November 1833 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, at age 30.

     Esther Foss was born on 17 June 1806 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     Uriah was born at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA, on 3 December 1809. He married Mary Leadbetter in 1832. Uriah died in 1885. Died at age 75 years..

     Rachael Foss was born on 18 December 1804 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     Levi Foss Jr was born on 3 June 1820 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     Sally Foss was born on 23 December 1811 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     Eunice Foss was born on 9 March 1818 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     Jedidah Foss was born on 18 January 1816 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.