"5. Thomas2 Cutler (John1) was horn about 1633-5. He resided in early manhood in Reading, but settled in that part of Charlestown which was set off December 17, 1725, and incorporated as Stoneham. … In an action of Jno. Gould vs. Nathaniel Smith, Thomas Cutler 'aged about 40,' had his deposition taken March 17, 1675. Mr. Cutler died at Charlestown, December 7, 1683, leaving an estate which inventoried at £96 11s. 1d. His widow Mary, who married, June 20, 1084, Mathew Smith, Sr., was made administratrix. …
A visit to Stoneham and Wakefield made since the printing of this portion of the work has revealed what appears to be the facts relating to Thomas Cutler’s place of residence. He selected for his home a site commanding an extensive and picturesque view of the surrounding country, located a few rods eastward of the present main road from Stoneham to Wakefield. While within the boundaries of Charlestown, it was distant from the village centre some 8 miles, but less than a mile from the parish of South Reading, now Wakefield. Thus while retaining his citizenship at the former place, as a matter of personal convenience he identified himself socially and religiously with the residents of Reading, which fact accounts for the births of his children being found upon the records of the latter town. The homestead, which remained in the possession of the family until about 1820, is still generally known by the older inhabitants as the 'Cutler Place,' although the rising generation designate it as the 'Doyle Farm.'"
