Nathaniel Capen was born 13 July 1695 in Parson Capen House, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts to Joseph Capen (1658-1725) and Priscilla Appleton (1657-1743) and died 16 February 1749 of unspecified causes.
Parson Capen House
The Parson Capen House is a historic house in Topsfield, Massachusetts, that was built in 1683. It has drawn attention as an example of early colonial architecture and due to its well-preserved condition compared to other houses built at that time. In addition to his annual salary, the town granted Capen 12 acres of "land & medow [sic] & swamp" where he built his parsonage house, known today as the Parson Capen House.
Built next to the Topsfield Common as the parsonage for the local Congregational Church. By Reverence Joseph Capen whose wife, Priscilla Appleton (1657-1743), had seen the previous parsonage and was disappointed by its condition. The family lived there for over forty years. At the time that it was built, it was considered to be the best house in the town. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960. It is one of the best preserved homes from its period in New England. The Topsfield Historical Society currently operates it as a historic house museum.
Nathaniel and his Siblings were most likely born here.
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See Also
- Nathaniel Capen
- Capen in Essex County, Massachusetts