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On 24 December 1741 Benjamin was chosen one of two men to serve on a jury.(1) Referred to as "Benja Harskill," he was chosen a "howord" (hogwarden) for Manchester on 15 May 1742/43.(2)
children of Benjamin and Hannah (Masters) Haskell (Manchester vital records):
i. Nathaniel b. 29 June 1740
ii. Benjamin b. 1 May 1742
iii. Joseph b. 15 April 1744
vital records sources: Benjamin's birth and marriage dates come from the Manchester vital records. He is referred to as Benjamin of Beverly in his marriage record. Rev. Robert Hale's notes indicate that Hannah was widowed by 10 December 1746. He recorded who the widows were in Beverly on about a yearly basis.
1. Manchester town records.
2. Ibid.
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