Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts

1. History of the Town of Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, by Solomon Lincoln Jr., 1827, 183 pp. ......... (Fred 01/06/2000)

The first 113 pages of this book covers the history of Hingham, from the time it was settled up until 1827. Credit is given in the Preface to three persons who furnished information to the author, including Jotham Lincoln and James Otis Lincoln. That, along with the fact that the author was Solomon Lincoln, Jr., probably explains why there are a lot of Lincolns mentioned in the book.

Also, in addition to numerous Lincoln biographies in the last 70 pages, there is a 6-page chapter titled, "Sketch of the Lincoln Families", that includes many Lincolns from the first 4-5 generations that settled in Hingham.

Once we find out (if we ever find out!) which Lincoln family we belong to, there will be parts of the book that will be of interest, both the Lincoln family, itself, and the ancillary families.

A number of footnote credits are given to "[Daniel] Cushing's MSS". Those manuscripts seem to be the source for a lot of Lincoln Hingham history, both for this book and others.

There is some discussion about where families moved to from Hingham, including the Lincolns that went to Taunton, but no mention of Windham, CT.

Some Lincoln excerpts from the book:

p. 11: 1826 - Jotham Lincoln first president of Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company.

p. 12: 1826 - Elijah Lincoln treasurer of Lodge of Free Masons (Hezekiah Lincoln listed as Senior Steward).

p. 16: 1787 - Hon. Benjamin Lincoln member of original board of trustees for Derby School.

p. 16: 1787 - Benjamin Lincoln, Esq. member of original board of trustees for Derby School.

p. 19: 1826 - Dr. Levi Lincoln member of present (1826) board of trustees for Derby School.

p. 19: 1826 - Martin Lincoln, Esq. member of present (1826) board of trustees for Derby School.

p. 104: 1774 - (Col) Benjamin Lincoln chosen to represent Hingham in a number of governmental meetings in Massachusetts.

p. 117: Isaac Lincoln (1701-1760) son of David. Graduated from Harvard. Taught school in Hingham.

p. 123: Bela Lincoln (1733/34-1773) son of Hon. Benjamin. Graduated from Harvard. Practiced medicine in Hingham.

p. 126: Lt. Gov. Levi Lincoln ( -1820) son of Enoch. Attorney General of U.S. (1801-1805) under Jefferson. Lt. Gov. of Massachusetts (1807-1808).

p. 132: Benjamin Lincoln (1756-1788) son of Gen. Benjamin. Graduated from Harvard. Died age 31.

p. 133: Theodore Lincoln (1763-1852) son of Gen. Benjamin. Graduated from Harvard. Lived in Dennysville, ME.

p. 133: Henry Lincoln (1765-1857) son of William. Graduated from Harvard. Lived in Nantucket, MA.

p. 133: Abner Lincoln (1766-1826) son of Nathan. Graduated from Harvard. First Preceptor of Derby Academy.

p. 134: Dr. Levi Lincoln (1763-1852) son of Levi. Graduated from Harvard. Practiced medicine in Hingham.

p. 134: Perez Lincoln (1777-1811) son of David. Graduated from Harvard. Practiced ministry in Gloucester, MA.

p. 136: Calvin Lincoln Jr. (1799-1881) son of Calvin. Graduated from Harvard. Practiced ministry in Fitchburg, MA.

p. 136: Solomon Lincoln Jr. (1804- ) son of Solomon. Graduated from Brown. Practiced law in Hingham. Author of "History of Hingham".

p. 140: Gen. Benjamin Lincoln (1732/33-1810) son of Hon. Benjamin. Revolutionary War. Secretary of War (1781).

2. History of the Town of Hingham, Massachusetts, Preface by George Lincoln, 1893, ......... (Fred 01/06/2000)

Volume I, 805 pp. History of the town, by various authors ... I have not yet reviewed this Volume.
Volume II, 486 pp. Genealogies of Hingham families (A-L) .... I bought this Volume.
Volume III, 429 pp. Genealogies of Hingham families (L-Z) ... I bought this Volume.

This book covers the period 1635-1889. However, information for a person is included only while they are living in Hingham. Once they move, the history stops ... no mention of where they moved ... who they later married ... or when they died.

There are lots of Surnames, including 60 pages of Lincolns. An introduction to the Lincoln section discusses the 8 early settlers named Lincoln (see Lincoln Names for many names from this book).

1. History of the Town of Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, by Solomon Lincoln Jr., 1827, 183 pp. ......... (Fred 01/06/2000)
	The first 113 pages of this book covers the history of Hingham, from the time it was settled up until 1827. Credit is given in the Preface to three persons who furnished information to the author, including Jotham Lincoln and James Otis Lincoln. That, along with the fact that the author was Solomon Lincoln, Jr., probably explains why there are a lot of Lincolns mentioned in the book.
	Also, in addition to numerous Lincoln biographies in the last 70 pages, there is a 6-page chapter titled, "Sketch of the Lincoln Families", that includes many Lincolns from the first 4-5 generations that settled in Hingham.
	Once we find out (if we ever find out!) which Lincoln family we belong to, there will be parts of the book that will be of interest, both the Lincoln family, itself, and the ancillary families.
	A number of footnote credits are given to "[Daniel] Cushing's MSS". Those manuscripts seem to be the source for a lot of Lincoln Hingham history, both for this book and others.
	There is some discussion about where families moved to from Hingham, including the Lincolns that went to Taunton, but no mention of Windham, CT.
	Some Lincoln excerpts from the book:

	p. 11: 1826 -	Jotham Lincoln first president of Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
	p. 12: 1826 -	Elijah Lincoln treasurer of Lodge of Free Masons (Hezekiah Lincoln listed as Senior Steward).
	p. 16: 1787 -	Hon. Benjamin Lincoln member of original board of trustees for Derby School.
	p. 16: 1787 -	Benjamin Lincoln, Esq. member of original board of trustees for Derby School.
	p. 19: 1826 -	Dr. Levi Lincoln member of present (1826) board of trustees for Derby School.
	p. 19: 1826 -	Martin Lincoln, Esq. member of present (1826) board of trustees for Derby School.
	p. 104: 1774 -	(Col) Benjamin Lincoln chosen to represent Hingham in a number of governmental meetings in Massachusetts.
	p. 117:	Isaac Lincoln (1701-1760) son of David. Graduated from Harvard. Taught school in Hingham.
	p. 123:	Bela Lincoln (1733/34-1773) son of Hon. Benjamin. Graduated from Harvard. Practiced medicine in Hingham.
	p. 126:	Lt. Gov. Levi Lincoln ( -1820) son of Enoch. Attorney General of U.S. (1801-1805) under Jefferson. Lt. Gov. of Massachusetts (1807-1808).
	p. 132:	Benjamin Lincoln (1756-1788) son of Gen. Benjamin. Graduated from Harvard. Died age 31.
	p. 133:	Theodore Lincoln (1763-1852) son of Gen. Benjamin. Graduated from Harvard. Lived in Dennysville, ME.
	p. 133:	Henry Lincoln (1765-1857) son of William. Graduated from Harvard. Lived in Nantucket, MA.
	p. 133:	Abner Lincoln (1766-1826) son of Nathan. Graduated from Harvard. First Preceptor of Derby Academy.
	p. 134:	Dr. Levi Lincoln (1763-1852) son of Levi. Graduated from Harvard. Practiced medicine in Hingham.
	p. 134:	Perez Lincoln (1777-1811) son of David. Graduated from Harvard. Practiced ministry in Gloucester, MA.
	p. 136:	Calvin Lincoln Jr. (1799-1881) son of Calvin. Graduated from Harvard. Practiced ministry in Fitchburg, MA.
	p. 136:	Solomon Lincoln Jr. (1804- ) son of Solomon. Graduated from Brown. Practiced law in Hingham. Author of "History of Hingham".
	p. 140:	Gen. Benjamin Lincoln (1732/33-1810) son of Hon. Benjamin. Revolutionary War. Secretary of War (1781).

2. History of the Town of Hingham, Massachusetts, Preface by George Lincoln, 1893, ......... (Fred 01/06/2000)
	Volume I, 805 pp. History of the town, by various authors ... I have not yet reviewed this Volume. Volume II, 486 pp. Genealogies of Hingham families (A-L) .... I bought this Volume. Volume III, 429 pp. Genealogies of Hingham families (L-Z) ... I bought this Volume.
	This book covers the period 1635-1889. However, information for a person is included only while they are living in Hingham. Once they move, the history stops ... no mention of where they moved ... who they later married ... or when they died.
	There are lots of Surnames, including 60 pages of Lincolns. An introduction to the Lincoln section discusses the 8 early settlers named Lincoln (see Lincoln Names for many names from this book).