- Jacob Aldrich, son of Seth Aldrich, was born in Mendon, Massachusetts, about 1710 and died there 1776-77. He was a Quaker and many of his family and descendants have belonged to the Society of Friends. His will dated October 11, 1775, and Mendon, was allowed April 9, 1777. The subscribing witnesses, Samuel Fletcher and David Farnum, were Quakers, as stated on the probate records, and they affirmed instead of swearing to the will. The homestead was left to Nehemiah and Asahel Aldrich, his sons. Twelve children are mentioned in the will. He married Joanna Bartlett. Their children were: William, Daniel, Seth, of whom later: Aaron, Jacob, Jr., Nehemiah, Asahel, Mary, married _____ Bennett; Abigail, married _____ Jenne; Joanna, married _____ Twitchell; Ruth, married _____ Marting, Rachel.
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