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Settler's
Monument
On
the Lower Green a more pretentious monument, erected in
1905, capped by a representation in bronze of an ancient
ship, commemorates the first settlers of the town, and
bronze tablets give the names of the first American ancestors
of many old New England families.
"A
Merrill Memorial" Samuel Merrill, p55
On
top the monument is a copy of the ship Mary & John,
used by most of Newbury's early settlers. This 150 pound
replica was stolen in 1974. A new replica was designed
and cast by artist Paul King Cavanaugh of Rhode Island
and the monument was rededicated in 1976 commemorating
the bicentenary.
The
following list does not include all founders. It does
list, so it has been said, those having decendents willing
to cough up the contribution needed for to be included.
For example, John Merrill, preceeding brother Nathaniel,
is not listed. In this case, John had no sons and therefore
no surnamed descendants. (backside)
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