James Bliss MOULTON
Biography

(VI) James Bliss, son of Deacon Chase Moulton, was born at Rehoboth, Massachusetts, September 28, 1808, died November 18, 1883. He received his education in the public schools. He followed the trade of carpenter, and also conducted a farm. From his native town he removed to Taunton, Massachusetts. He was a man of sound judgment, sterling character and old-fashioned principles. He attended the Congregational church. He married, January 29, 1832, Abigail Whipple Carpenter, born July 28, 1810, died August 20, 1902, daughter of Stephen and Hannah (Wilmarth) Carpenter. Children: 1. Melinda, born November 29, 1832, died June 25, 1901. 2. Rebecca Chase, born January 31, 1835; married, November 29, 1860, Dexter W. Horton, born November 28, 1836. 3. Stephen Carpenter, mentioned be low. 4. James Francis, born April 8, 1840, died May 4, 1883; married Julia M. Goff, and had four children : Herbert Elmer, James Henry, Lizzie Frances and Frank Dexter.

New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial: A Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of Commonwealths and the Founding of a Nation, Volume 2
Editor William Richard Cutter
Publisher Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914



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