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 | | He came along with the Danforths to Greene County, lived on Erskine Danforth's land, but did little work for him, and that only when he felt like it, but supported himself by making baskets, chairs, etc., and by hunting, which was his main occupation. |
 | | Erskine Danforth was much beloved by his slaves, because he was kind and considerate to them, and it was for this reason that Nelson took his name, instead of Donahue. |
 | | Another son was Thomas Danforth, who was treasurer of Harvard College, a deputy governor of Massachusetts, and noted for his liberal views in the treatment of the Indians and of witchcraft defendants. |
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