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Nathaniel Ladd was born 10 MAR 1651 in Haverhill, Essex Co, Ma. He died 11 AUG 1691 in Maquoit, Ma (now Me). He was the son of Daniel Ladd (1613-1693) and Ann (1620-1694). His siblings were Elizabeth Ladd (1640-?), Daniel Ladd (1642-?), Lydia Ladd (1645-?), Mary Ladd (1646-?), Samuel Ladd (1649-?), Ezekiel Ladd (1654-?), Sarah Ladd (1657-?).
Nathaniel Ladd's wife was Elizabeth Gilman (1661-1732). They were married 12 JUN 1678 in Haverhill, Essex Co, MA. They had 7 known children named Nathaniel Ladd (1679-1763), Elizabeth Ladd (1680-?), Mary Ladd (1682-?), Lydia Ladd (1684-?), Daniel Ladd (1686-?), John Ladd (1689->1750), and Anna Ladd (1691-?).
He was buried AUG 1691 in 2nd Burying Ground, Exeter, Rockingham, NH.
Nathaniel LADD, I
* Born: 10 Mar 1651, Haverhill, Essex Co, MA
* Marriage: Elizabeth GILMAN on 12 Jul 1678 in Haverhill, Essex Co, MA
* Died: 11 Aug 1691, Exeter, Rockingham Co, NH at age 40
* Buried: Exeter, Rockingham, NH
General Notes:
Notes from Warren Ladd: When a young man he removed to Exeter, NH. He married Elizabeth,daughter of Hon. John Gilman, of Exeter, NH, who in 1679 "was appointed by the Crown on of theCouncil for the government of the Province of New Hampshire under Pres. John Cutts and Gov.Cranfield, and was later a delegate to the Assembly and Speaker of the House. Nathaniel Laddthus became, by his marriage, a member of the leading family of that part of NH. He wasimplicated in Gove's rebellion against Gov Caufield, was arrested, and on Dec 6, 1683, "wasexamined before Barefoot, a judge of the special court for the trial of Gove and his associates, fortreason, and entered into recognizance, with William and Charles Hilton as his sureties, in L100for his good behavior and for his appearance at court when called for to answer to the charge oftreason". We find no evidence that his case was ever called for trial. In the summer of 1690 anexpedition was fitted out in MA with a contingent from NH, to protect the most westernsettlements, in which Nathaniel Ladd was one of the volunteers from Exeter, NH. On the 22 ofSept the party landed at Maquoit, near Cape Elizabeth, and soon fell into ambush, and in the fightwhich ensued were compelled to retreat to their vessels. These being aground, the Indians madea bold effort to take them, but after a hard fight they were repulsed, with a loss to the English ofeight killed and twenty-four wounded. Of the last was Nathaniel Ladd, who died of his wounds atExeter, NH Aug 11, 1691.
"The History of Exeter", written by Charles Bell, published in 1888: "Edward Gove of Hampton,who had been a member of the dissolved assembly, distracted by indignation and heated bystrong drink, attempted to raise the standard of revolt. He succeeded, however, in enlisting onlyeight or ten young fellows in his own town of Exeter, who joined him probably in a spirit ofadventure, fortified, perhaps, with the idea that they were thus championing the cause of thepeople. Gove, with his little following, armed with sword and pistol, appeared on horseback in thestreets of Exeter, and rode to the sound of the trumpet, into Hampton where they were soonarrested and committed to prison for trial.
The hare-brained project never could have endangered the government for a moment, butCranfield chose to regard it in the most serious light, and without delay issued a commission for acourt to try the culprits. Through his attorney general he caused an indictment to be presented tothe grand jury against them, for treason, the highest crime known to law. For this offense theprisoners, nine in number, were tried, with indecent haste, little more than a week after the actscomplained of were committed; and, apparently, undefended, were found guilty; Gove of theentire offense of treason and the others of lesser offences. Gove was sent to England andimprisoned in the Tower of London for about 3 years, and then was pardoned and returnedhome.
The Exeter men concerned in this escapade were Robert, John and Joseph Wadleigh, sons ofRobert Wadleigh, who was a member of the dissolved assembly, Thomas Rollins and John Sleeperand perhaps Mark Baker. They were all permitted by the governor to be set at liberty on givingsecurity to keep the peace, except one of the Wadleigh's, who was detained in prison for morethan one year afterwards by the govenor, apparently out of ill will for his father. Edward Smithand John Young, both of Exeter, had also been complained of as associated with Gove, but werenot indicted. Nathaniel Ladd, likewise of Exeter, acted as the trumpeter to Gove's train, but whenthe others were captured, made his escape. It is probable that he remained
"perda" until after the trial. He put his mettle to a better use a few years later when he foughtMaquoit against the hostile Indians, though he received his death wound there."
The battle mentioned above was a part of the King Phillip's War. Nathaniel participated in a battlethat took place July 1691: An excerpt from the "History of Exeter" regarding Nathaniel'sparticipation in the King Phillip's War..
"In the latter part of the succeeding month of July (1691), an expedition was sent to the eastwardagainst the Indian enemy, under the command of Captain March and others, and landed at aplace called Maquoit, near Casco, on the coast of Maine. They were attacked by great numbers ofthe enemy, and Nathaniel Ladd, an inhabitant of Exeter, who was in the expedition, received amortal wound, of which he died on the eleventh of August, following."
Burial Notes:
Old Burial Ground, Green St, Exeter, Rockingham, NH
Nathaniel married Elizabeth GILMAN, daughter of John GILMAN and Elizabeth TREWORGYE, on 12Jul 1678 in Haverhill, Essex Co, MA. (Elizabeth GILMAN was born on 16 Aug 1661 in Exeter,Rockingham Co, NH, died on 2 Aug 1732 in Kingston, Rockingham Co, NH and was buried inExeter, Rockingham, NH.)
The stone from the Second Public Burial Ground is now gone. In the book "New England Historicand Genealogical Register" pg 259 it reads:
"The remaining headstones whose inscriptions are legible are enclosed by a neat fence and aplain marble monument bears this inscription:
In memory of the LADD FAMILY who sleep in this enclosure. Nathaniel, the first of the name whosettled in Exeter was born in Haverhill, March 10 1650. Elizabeth his wife and daughter ofCouncillor John Gilman was born in Exeter August 16 1661. He was mortally wounded in a fightwith the Indians at Macquoit & died Aug 11 A.D. 1691.
Alexander one of their descendants was born in Exeter May 9th 1784 and erected this stone A.D.1850. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
"Abigail Ladd deest Aug 1st Í757,"
"Mr Josiah Ladd aged 78 years Died Nov 8th 17--" [defaced].
"Mrs Ruth Ladd, wife of Simeon Ladd died Novr 14 1784 aged 42"
"Mrs Sarah Ladd aged 70 years Died Novr 5th 1780"
"In memory of Mr Simeon Ladd born May 18th AD 1742. Died Dec 17 AD 1811"
"Mrs Alepha Ladd, wife of Mr Simeon Ladd Died Oct 24, 1788 aged 33 years"