History of the Town of Peterborough
By Albert Smith, MD, LLD
1876

Book/Part II Genealogy & History of the Peterborough Families.

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THE KIMBALL FAMILY.

Elijah B. Kimball came to Peterborough in 1816, and carried on the clothing business in company with Jefferson Butler, in Samuel Smith's fulling mill, standing on the spot where Brennan's large shop now stands.  he afterwards removed to Dublin, and pursued the same business there for twelve years, and then returned to Peterborough, and purchased the place near the South Factory Village begun by George McCrillis, and afterwards owned by Dea. Thomas Wilson, where he now resides.  He married Achsah Buss, May 6, 1819, daughter of Richard T. and Betsey Ballard Buss.  She d. January 24, 1869, ae 72 yrs.  He was born in Weare, May 8, 1794.

Children:
1-Ann A., b. Sept 21, 1820; d. Feb 8, 1862, ae 42 yrs
2-Imri B., b. April 3, 1822; r. Missouri
3-Jane B., b. Dublin, March 24, 1824; m., Dec. 3, 1846, Granville P. Felt.
4-Elizabeth S., b. Dublin, April 27, 1825; d. June 29, 1861, ae. 36 yrs
5-Henry A., b. May 24, 1827; He is a clothier, and succeeded his father in business.
    He also cards wool. He married November 25, 1852, Sarah B. Derby, of Fitchburg,
    Mass., b. September 18, 1832. His manufactory was destroyed by fire, 1873.
        1. Richard H., born September 15, 1853
        2. William H., born June 18, 1855
        3. Robert B., born October 31, 1857
        4. Charles A., born May 16, 1859
        5. Edgar B., born June 26, 1861
        6.  Frank W., born March 1, 1865
        7.  Daniel C., born March 19, 1867.  A seventh son.
6-Abby B., b. April 15, 1829; m. Nov. 13, 1851, George Bruce; d. Aug. 15, 1856, ae 27 yrs
7-Mary Ellen, b. Feb. 3, 1832; unmarried
8-Sarah M., b. Peterborough, July 6, 1834; m., June 1, 1854, George H Longley
9-Carrie C., b. April 7, 1841; d. Nov. 25, 1872, ae 31 yrs.

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William B. Kimball, son of Isaac Kimball and Sarah Cutter Kimball, of New Ipswich, b. May 24, 1801, at New Andover, VT.  He has lived successively at Jaffrey, Mason, and New Ipswich, and removed to Peterborough, Nov. 1, 1830.  He is a mechanic, a superior pattern-maker, and also the author of many mechanical and patented inventions.  Built his house, situated on Pine Street, in 1836, where he now resides.  Has been County Commissioner three years, from 1856 to '59. Selectman 1852, '53.  Married Mary Ann A. Pierce, November 22, 1826, a native of Hillsboro, born September 29, 1803; died February 5, 1849; married 2nd,w., October 25, 1851, Louisa Goddard Oliver, born at Swanzey, February 4, 1806; two children by first wife.

1- Mary Ann Thursa, b. New Ipswich, August 31, 1827. She is a homeopathic physician.  Was educated to the profession at the New York Medical College for Women, and the New England Female Medical College, Boston (now Boston University).  Received degree of MD at this institution, and commenced practice in Peterborough, April, 1870, where she now resides.
2 - Sarah Elizabeth, b. New Ipswich, September 17, 1830