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5001 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:84-85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:18-19]:
"Jonathan Gillett returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar, in Colyton, Devon on 29 Mar. 1634. He remained in England one year after their marriage and then they sailed to New England on the ship, "Recovery of London", which sailed from Weymouth, England on 31 Mar. 1635. How he met a girl from Colyton is not known. However, the "Mary & John" passenger, George Hull of Crewkerne, had two brothers who were ministers at Colyton, the last being, Rev. William Hill, who died there in 1627.
DOLBIAR FAMILY
I. ROBERT DOLBIAR- m. (1) ___. m. (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton, Devon. He bu. 25 Jan 1614, Colyton. He was a yeoman of the hamlet of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. He had a son, Johane, by his first wife and he was a Church Warden in 1579. Agnes was the dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. Children of Robert Dolbiar & Agnes Sampson (TAG 15:214)
1. Alse (Alice) Dolbiar- bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. m. John Knygt, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton, of Totnes, Devon.
2. Edthe Dolbiar- bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. m. William Colbey, 31 Jan. 1596 Colyton, of Withyridge, Devon.
3. William Dolbiar- bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. bu. 19 Apr. 1568, Colyton.
4. James Dolbiar- bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
5. Rawkey Dolbiar- See below.
6. John Dolbiar- bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. bu. 3 Sept. 1574, Colyton.
7. Mary Dolbiar- bpt. 18 May 1576 Colyton. bu. 16 Apr. 1579, Colyton.
8. Nicholas Dolbiar- bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. bu. 15 Oct. 1615, Colyton.
9. John Dolbiar- bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. bu. 31 Aug. 1582, Colyton.
II. RAWKEY DOLBIAR- bpt, 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton parish. She was dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton parish, Devon. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. (See Mychell family). Children of Rawkey Dolbiar & Mary Michell (TAG 15:214)
1. Joan Dolbiar- bpt. 9 Jan. 1602, Colyton, bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
2. Anne Dolbiar- bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar- See below.
4. Robert Dolbiar- bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. m. (1) Elizabeth ___, who was bu. 25 July 1646, Colyton. m. (2)Sarah Hoyt, 12 Oct. 1646, Colyton, of Honiton, Devon. res: Colyton. Three children (1638-1645).
5. Dorothy Dolbiar- bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. bu. 25 Mar. 1614, Colyton.
6. Cornelius Dolbiar- bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett.named one of his sons, Cornelius, and the name was passed down through some generations.
7. John Dolbiar- bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
III. MARY DOLBIAR- bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633, Colyton. She died 5 Jan. 1685. (See Jonathan Gillett family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:63-64, "Ancestry of Mary Dolbiar (1607-1685) wife of Jonathan Gillett":
"Mary Dolbiar, was bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. She d. 5 Jan. 1685, Windsor, CT. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/4, Colyton, two days before they sailed to New England from Weymouth, Dorset, on the "Recovery of London". Since Colyton is about 30 miles west of Weymouth, maybe this ship made a stop at Plymouth, Devon (as did the "Mary & John" in 1630), 60 miles W. of Colyton and they boarded a week or so later. She was the dau. of Rawkey Dolbiar and Mary Michell. NOTE: All Dolbiar baptism, marriage and burial entries in the Colyton, Devon Parish Registers (1538-1630) appear in TAG 15: 212-213.
Dolbiar line (TAG 15:212)
1. Robert Dolbiar - Bu. 24 Jan. 1614, Colyton. He m. (1) and (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1653, Colyton, dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton and he was a Churchwarden there in 1579. He had a son by his first wife and nine children by his second wife.
Children by first wife (TAG 15:214)
a. John Dolbiar
Children by second wife (TAG 15:214)
b. Alice Dolbiar - Bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. She m. John Knight of Totnes, Devon, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton.
c. Edith Dolbiar - Bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. She m. William Colbey, 31 Jan 1596, Colyton of Withyridge, Devon.
d. William Dolbiar - Bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. Bu. 19 Apr. 1568.
e. James Dolbiar - Bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
f. Rawkey Dolbiar - See below.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. Bu. 3 Sept. 1574.
h. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1576, Colyton. Bu. 16 Apr. 1579.
i. Nicholas Dolbiar - Bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. Bu. 15 Oct. 1615.
j. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. Bu. 31 Aug. 1582.
2. Rawkey Dolbiar - Bpt. 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. Bu. there, 12 Nov. 1641. He m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton, bu. there 20 Sept. 1648, dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton. Rawkey was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton. See Mychell family below. Children (TAG 15:214):
a. Joan Dolbiar - Bpt. 9 Jan. 1602 and bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
b. Anne Dolbiar - Bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
c. Mary Dolbiar - See below.
d. Robert Dolbiar - Bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. He m. Elizabeth ___. Three children (1638-1645).
e. Dorothy Dolbiar - Bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. Bu. there 25 Mar. 1614.
f. Cornelius Dolbiar - Bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett named a son Cornelius and the name was past down for generations.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. Died 5 Jan. 1685. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/34, Colyton, Devon."
 		Colbey, William (I2502)
 
5002 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:84-85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:18-19]:
"Jonathan Gillett returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar, in Colyton, Devon on 29 Mar. 1634. He remained in England one year after their marriage and then they sailed to New England on the ship, "Recovery of London", which sailed from Weymouth, England on 31 Mar. 1635. How he met a girl from Colyton is not known. However, the "Mary & John" passenger, George Hull of Crewkerne, had two brothers who were ministers at Colyton, the last being, Rev. William Hill, who died there in 1627.
DOLBIAR FAMILY
I. ROBERT DOLBIAR- m. (1) ___. m. (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton, Devon. He bu. 25 Jan 1614, Colyton. He was a yeoman of the hamlet of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. He had a son, Johane, by his first wife and he was a Church Warden in 1579. Agnes was the dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. Children of Robert Dolbiar & Agnes Sampson (TAG 15:214)
1. Alse (Alice) Dolbiar- bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. m. John Knygt, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton, of Totnes, Devon.
2. Edthe Dolbiar- bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. m. William Colbey, 31 Jan. 1596 Colyton, of Withyridge, Devon.
3. William Dolbiar- bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. bu. 19 Apr. 1568, Colyton.
4. James Dolbiar- bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
5. Rawkey Dolbiar- See below.
6. John Dolbiar- bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. bu. 3 Sept. 1574, Colyton.
7. Mary Dolbiar- bpt. 18 May 1576 Colyton. bu. 16 Apr. 1579, Colyton.
8. Nicholas Dolbiar- bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. bu. 15 Oct. 1615, Colyton.
9. John Dolbiar- bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. bu. 31 Aug. 1582, Colyton.
II. RAWKEY DOLBIAR- bpt, 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton parish. She was dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton parish, Devon. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. (See Mychell family). Children of Rawkey Dolbiar & Mary Michell (TAG 15:214)
1. Joan Dolbiar- bpt. 9 Jan. 1602, Colyton, bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
2. Anne Dolbiar- bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar- See below.
4. Robert Dolbiar- bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. m. (1) Elizabeth ___, who was bu. 25 July 1646, Colyton. m. (2)Sarah Hoyt, 12 Oct. 1646, Colyton, of Honiton, Devon. res: Colyton. Three children (1638-1645).
5. Dorothy Dolbiar- bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. bu. 25 Mar. 1614, Colyton.
6. Cornelius Dolbiar- bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett.named one of his sons, Cornelius, and the name was passed down through some generations.
7. John Dolbiar- bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
III. MARY DOLBIAR- bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633, Colyton. She died 5 Jan. 1685. (See Jonathan Gillett family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:63-64, "Ancestry of Mary Dolbiar (1607-1685) wife of Jonathan Gillett":
"Mary Dolbiar, was bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. She d. 5 Jan. 1685, Windsor, CT. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/4, Colyton, two days before they sailed to New England from Weymouth, Dorset, on the "Recovery of London". Since Colyton is about 30 miles west of Weymouth, maybe this ship made a stop at Plymouth, Devon (as did the "Mary & John" in 1630), 60 miles W. of Colyton and they boarded a week or so later. She was the dau. of Rawkey Dolbiar and Mary Michell. NOTE: All Dolbiar baptism, marriage and burial entries in the Colyton, Devon Parish Registers (1538-1630) appear in TAG 15: 212-213.
Dolbiar line (TAG 15:212)
1. Robert Dolbiar - Bu. 24 Jan. 1614, Colyton. He m. (1) and (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1653, Colyton, dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton and he was a Churchwarden there in 1579. He had a son by his first wife and nine children by his second wife.
Children by first wife (TAG 15:214)
a. John Dolbiar
Children by second wife (TAG 15:214)
b. Alice Dolbiar - Bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. She m. John Knight of Totnes, Devon, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton.
c. Edith Dolbiar - Bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. She m. William Colbey, 31 Jan 1596, Colyton of Withyridge, Devon.
d. William Dolbiar - Bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. Bu. 19 Apr. 1568.
e. James Dolbiar - Bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
f. Rawkey Dolbiar - See below.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. Bu. 3 Sept. 1574.
h. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1576, Colyton. Bu. 16 Apr. 1579.
i. Nicholas Dolbiar - Bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. Bu. 15 Oct. 1615.
j. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. Bu. 31 Aug. 1582.
2. Rawkey Dolbiar - Bpt. 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. Bu. there, 12 Nov. 1641. He m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton, bu. there 20 Sept. 1648, dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton. Rawkey was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton. See Mychell family below. Children (TAG 15:214):
a. Joan Dolbiar - Bpt. 9 Jan. 1602 and bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
b. Anne Dolbiar - Bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
c. Mary Dolbiar - See below.
d. Robert Dolbiar - Bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. He m. Elizabeth ___. Three children (1638-1645).
e. Dorothy Dolbiar - Bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. Bu. there 25 Mar. 1614.
f. Cornelius Dolbiar - Bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett named a son Cornelius and the name was past down for generations.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. Died 5 Jan. 1685. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/34, Colyton, Devon."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Dolbiar, William (I2171)
 
5003 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:84-85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:18-19]:
"Jonathan Gillett returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar, in Colyton, Devon on 29 Mar. 1634. He remained in England one year after their marriage and then they sailed to New England on the ship, "Recovery of London", which sailed from Weymouth, England on 31 Mar. 1635. How he met a girl from Colyton is not known. However, the "Mary & John" passenger, George Hull of Crewkerne, had two brothers who were ministers at Colyton, the last being, Rev. William Hill, who died there in 1627.
DOLBIAR FAMILY
I. ROBERT DOLBIAR- m. (1) ___. m. (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton, Devon. He bu. 25 Jan 1614, Colyton. He was a yeoman of the hamlet of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. He had a son, Johane, by his first wife and he was a Church Warden in 1579. Agnes was the dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. Children of Robert Dolbiar & Agnes Sampson (TAG 15:214)
1. Alse (Alice) Dolbiar- bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. m. John Knygt, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton, of Totnes, Devon.
2. Edthe Dolbiar- bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. m. William Colbey, 31 Jan. 1596 Colyton, of Withyridge, Devon.
3. William Dolbiar- bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. bu. 19 Apr. 1568, Colyton.
4. James Dolbiar- bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
5. Rawkey Dolbiar- See below.
6. John Dolbiar- bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. bu. 3 Sept. 1574, Colyton.
7. Mary Dolbiar- bpt. 18 May 1576 Colyton. bu. 16 Apr. 1579, Colyton.
8. Nicholas Dolbiar- bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. bu. 15 Oct. 1615, Colyton.
9. John Dolbiar- bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. bu. 31 Aug. 1582, Colyton.
II. RAWKEY DOLBIAR- bpt, 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton parish. She was dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton parish, Devon. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. (See Mychell family). Children of Rawkey Dolbiar & Mary Michell (TAG 15:214)
1. Joan Dolbiar- bpt. 9 Jan. 1602, Colyton, bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
2. Anne Dolbiar- bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar- See below.
4. Robert Dolbiar- bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. m. (1) Elizabeth ___, who was bu. 25 July 1646, Colyton. m. (2)Sarah Hoyt, 12 Oct. 1646, Colyton, of Honiton, Devon. res: Colyton. Three children (1638-1645).
5. Dorothy Dolbiar- bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. bu. 25 Mar. 1614, Colyton.
6. Cornelius Dolbiar- bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett.named one of his sons, Cornelius, and the name was passed down through some generations.
7. John Dolbiar- bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
III. MARY DOLBIAR- bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633, Colyton. She died 5 Jan. 1685. (See Jonathan Gillett family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:63-64, "Ancestry of Mary Dolbiar (1607-1685) wife of Jonathan Gillett":
"Mary Dolbiar, was bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. She d. 5 Jan. 1685, Windsor, CT. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/4, Colyton, two days before they sailed to New England from Weymouth, Dorset, on the "Recovery of London". Since Colyton is about 30 miles west of Weymouth, maybe this ship made a stop at Plymouth, Devon (as did the "Mary & John" in 1630), 60 miles W. of Colyton and they boarded a week or so later. She was the dau. of Rawkey Dolbiar and Mary Michell. NOTE: All Dolbiar baptism, marriage and burial entries in the Colyton, Devon Parish Registers (1538-1630) appear in TAG 15: 212-213.
Dolbiar line (TAG 15:212)
1. Robert Dolbiar - Bu. 24 Jan. 1614, Colyton. He m. (1) and (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1653, Colyton, dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton and he was a Churchwarden there in 1579. He had a son by his first wife and nine children by his second wife.
Children by first wife (TAG 15:214)
a. John Dolbiar
Children by second wife (TAG 15:214)
b. Alice Dolbiar - Bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. She m. John Knight of Totnes, Devon, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton.
c. Edith Dolbiar - Bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. She m. William Colbey, 31 Jan 1596, Colyton of Withyridge, Devon.
d. William Dolbiar - Bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. Bu. 19 Apr. 1568.
e. James Dolbiar - Bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
f. Rawkey Dolbiar - See below.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. Bu. 3 Sept. 1574.
h. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1576, Colyton. Bu. 16 Apr. 1579.
i. Nicholas Dolbiar - Bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. Bu. 15 Oct. 1615.
j. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. Bu. 31 Aug. 1582.
2. Rawkey Dolbiar - Bpt. 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. Bu. there, 12 Nov. 1641. He m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton, bu. there 20 Sept. 1648, dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton. Rawkey was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton. See Mychell family below. Children (TAG 15:214):
a. Joan Dolbiar - Bpt. 9 Jan. 1602 and bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
b. Anne Dolbiar - Bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
c. Mary Dolbiar - See below.
d. Robert Dolbiar - Bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. He m. Elizabeth ___. Three children (1638-1645).
e. Dorothy Dolbiar - Bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. Bu. there 25 Mar. 1614.
f. Cornelius Dolbiar - Bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett named a son Cornelius and the name was past down for generations.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. Died 5 Jan. 1685. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/34, Colyton, Devon."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Dolbiar, Alice (I2164)
 
5004 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:84-85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:18-19]:
"Jonathan Gillett returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar, in Colyton, Devon on 29 Mar. 1634. He remained in England one year after their marriage and then they sailed to New England on the ship, "Recovery of London", which sailed from Weymouth, England on 31 Mar. 1635. How he met a girl from Colyton is not known. However, the "Mary & John" passenger, George Hull of Crewkerne, had two brothers who were ministers at Colyton, the last being, Rev. William Hill, who died there in 1627.
DOLBIAR FAMILY
I. ROBERT DOLBIAR- m. (1) ___. m. (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton, Devon. He bu. 25 Jan 1614, Colyton. He was a yeoman of the hamlet of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. He had a son, Johane, by his first wife and he was a Church Warden in 1579. Agnes was the dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. Children of Robert Dolbiar & Agnes Sampson (TAG 15:214)
1. Alse (Alice) Dolbiar- bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. m. John Knygt, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton, of Totnes, Devon.
2. Edthe Dolbiar- bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. m. William Colbey, 31 Jan. 1596 Colyton, of Withyridge, Devon.
3. William Dolbiar- bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. bu. 19 Apr. 1568, Colyton.
4. James Dolbiar- bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
5. Rawkey Dolbiar- See below.
6. John Dolbiar- bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. bu. 3 Sept. 1574, Colyton.
7. Mary Dolbiar- bpt. 18 May 1576 Colyton. bu. 16 Apr. 1579, Colyton.
8. Nicholas Dolbiar- bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. bu. 15 Oct. 1615, Colyton.
9. John Dolbiar- bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. bu. 31 Aug. 1582, Colyton.
II. RAWKEY DOLBIAR- bpt, 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton parish. She was dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton parish, Devon. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. (See Mychell family). Children of Rawkey Dolbiar & Mary Michell (TAG 15:214)
1. Joan Dolbiar- bpt. 9 Jan. 1602, Colyton, bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
2. Anne Dolbiar- bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar- See below.
4. Robert Dolbiar- bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. m. (1) Elizabeth ___, who was bu. 25 July 1646, Colyton. m. (2)Sarah Hoyt, 12 Oct. 1646, Colyton, of Honiton, Devon. res: Colyton. Three children (1638-1645).
5. Dorothy Dolbiar- bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. bu. 25 Mar. 1614, Colyton.
6. Cornelius Dolbiar- bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett.named one of his sons, Cornelius, and the name was passed down through some generations.
7. John Dolbiar- bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
III. MARY DOLBIAR- bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633, Colyton. She died 5 Jan. 1685. (See Jonathan Gillett family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:63-64, "Ancestry of Mary Dolbiar (1607-1685) wife of Jonathan Gillett":
"Mary Dolbiar, was bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. She d. 5 Jan. 1685, Windsor, CT. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/4, Colyton, two days before they sailed to New England from Weymouth, Dorset, on the "Recovery of London". Since Colyton is about 30 miles west of Weymouth, maybe this ship made a stop at Plymouth, Devon (as did the "Mary & John" in 1630), 60 miles W. of Colyton and they boarded a week or so later. She was the dau. of Rawkey Dolbiar and Mary Michell. NOTE: All Dolbiar baptism, marriage and burial entries in the Colyton, Devon Parish Registers (1538-1630) appear in TAG 15: 212-213.
Dolbiar line (TAG 15:212)
1. Robert Dolbiar - Bu. 24 Jan. 1614, Colyton. He m. (1) and (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1653, Colyton, dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton and he was a Churchwarden there in 1579. He had a son by his first wife and nine children by his second wife.
Children by first wife (TAG 15:214)
a. John Dolbiar
Children by second wife (TAG 15:214)
b. Alice Dolbiar - Bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. She m. John Knight of Totnes, Devon, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton.
c. Edith Dolbiar - Bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. She m. William Colbey, 31 Jan 1596, Colyton of Withyridge, Devon.
d. William Dolbiar - Bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. Bu. 19 Apr. 1568.
e. James Dolbiar - Bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
f. Rawkey Dolbiar - See below.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. Bu. 3 Sept. 1574.
h. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1576, Colyton. Bu. 16 Apr. 1579.
i. Nicholas Dolbiar - Bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. Bu. 15 Oct. 1615.
j. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. Bu. 31 Aug. 1582.
2. Rawkey Dolbiar - Bpt. 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. Bu. there, 12 Nov. 1641. He m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton, bu. there 20 Sept. 1648, dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton. Rawkey was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton. See Mychell family below. Children (TAG 15:214):
a. Joan Dolbiar - Bpt. 9 Jan. 1602 and bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
b. Anne Dolbiar - Bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
c. Mary Dolbiar - See below.
d. Robert Dolbiar - Bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. He m. Elizabeth ___. Three children (1638-1645).
e. Dorothy Dolbiar - Bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. Bu. there 25 Mar. 1614.
f. Cornelius Dolbiar - Bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett named a son Cornelius and the name was past down for generations.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. Died 5 Jan. 1685. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/34, Colyton, Devon."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Dolbiar, Edith (I2163)
 
5005 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"MYCHELL FAMILY
I. JOHN MYCHELL- m. Pos. Agnes Vye, dau. of Henry Vye of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. res: Rockerhayne, Colyton.
II. JOHN MYCHELL- bpt. 1538, Colyton. He bu. 2.June 1620, Colyton. m. Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, from Gittsham, Devon. She bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, where he and his wife first lived. For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605, this farm was occupied by his son-in-law, Rawkey Dolbiar, and the latter's dau., Anne Dolbiar, was born there that year. John Mychell later moved to Barretshayes. He was a Church Warden in Colyton in 1596. Children of John Mychell and Emlyn Weeke (TAG 15:217):
1. Joane Mychell bpt. 8 Apr. 1571, Colyton. m. William Starr, 20 Feb. 1597, Colyton, of Seaton, Devon.
2. John Mychell- bpt. 15 Nov. 1573, Colyton.
3. Mary Mychell- See below.
4. Elizabeth Mychell- bpt. 18 Apr. 1579, Colyton. unmarr. bu. 18 June 1602.
5. Philip Mychell- bpt. 3 Sept. 1581, Colyton.
6. Beatrix Mychell- bpt. 29 Sept. 1583, Colyton. m. Thomas Lee, 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
7. Robert Mychell- bpt. 12 Nov. 1585, Colyton.
8. Christian Mychell- bpt. 24 Mar. 1587, Colyton.
9. Dorothy Mychell- bpt. 30 Apr. 1592, Colyton.
III. MARY MYCHELL- bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. m. Rawkey Dolbiar, 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. (See Dolbiar family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64-65, "Ancestry of Mary Mychell, Mother of Mary Dolbiar":
"The following ancestry taken from TAG 15:216 lists Mychell entries in the Colyton Parish Registers: baptisms (1538-1600), marriages (1538-1620) and burials (1538-1600). The pedigree of John Mychell below is difficult to compile for earlier generations because there were so many John Mychells in Colyton. Even the pedigree below is tentative.
In the 16th century there was a Michell family in Stockland, Dorset (now Devon, 8 mi. N of Colyton), and they were no doubt related to the Michells of Colyton. In the will of John Mychell of Stockland dated 28 Mar. 1574 and proved 17 May 1574 (PCC 21 Martyn) one of the overseers was John Mychell of Colyton. This may have been the John Mychell below, who m. Emilyn Weeks in 1569. Also, George Hull of Crewkerne, Somerset m. Thomasine Mitchell 27 Aug. 1614 at Crewkerne, daughter of Robert Mitchell of Stockland. This Robert Mitchell may be the one listed as the son of James Michell in the will of John Davies of Stockland dated 10 July 1588 and proved 29 Oct. 1589 (PCC 81 Leicester). George Hull, like Jonathan Gillett, came to Dorchester, MA in 1630 or a few years later.
1. John Mychell - He possibly m. Agnes Vye, 5 Oct. 1539, Colyton, dau. of Harry Vye of Cadhayne. John lived in Rawkerayne, Colyton. Between 1541 and 1556 there are eight children baptised in Colyton with the father listed as John Mychell the elder, John Mychell the younger or just John Mychell, all of Rawkerayne.
2. John Mychell - Bpt. before 1538 or 26 Sept. 1541 or 19 Mar. 1544/5, Colyton. Bu. 2 June 1620 Colyton as "John Michell of Barretshaies". He Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, formerly of Gittisham, Devon. She was bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. They lived first at Cadhayne (where the Vye family lived). For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605 this farm was occupied by John Michell's son-in7law, Rawkey Dolbiar, whose dau. Anne, was born in that year. John Mychell was a churchwarden in Colyton in 1596. Children (Bpt. Colyton):
a. Joan Michell - Bpt. 8 Apr. 1571. She m. William Starr of Seaton, 20 Feb. 1597/8 Colyton, son of John Starr of Horriford in Seaton, Devon.
b. John Michell - Bpt. 15 Nov. 1573.
c. Mary Michell - See below.
d. Elizabeth Michell - Bpt. 18 Apr. 1579. Bu. there unmarried 18 Jan. 1602/3.
e. Philip Michell - Bpt. 3 Sept. 1581.
f. Beaten (or Beatrix) Michell - Bpt. 29 Sept. 1583. She m. Thomas Lee 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
g. Robert Michell - Bpt. 21 Nov. 1585.
h. Christian Michell - Bpt. 24 Mar. 1587/8.
i. Dorothy Michell - Bpt. 30 Apr. 1592.
3. Mary Michell - Bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. Bu. there 20 Sept. 1648. She m. Rawkey Dolbiar 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton who was buried there 12 Nov. 1641. See Dolbair ancestry above.
References:
TAG 15:208-217, 17:174-191, 200-203, 26:52-53, 42:160-163, 55:170-173.
Gillett Families, Including Some of the Descendants of Jonathan Gillett and Nathan Gillett, by Bertha B. Aldridge, 1955.
The Joseph Gillet/Gillett/Gillette Family in Connecticut, Ohio and Kansas, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, 1970.
The Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of the parish of Colyton, Devon, 1538-1837, ed. by A. J. P. Skinner, Pub. 1928."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Lee, Thomas (I4575)
 
5006 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"MYCHELL FAMILY
I. JOHN MYCHELL- m. Pos. Agnes Vye, dau. of Henry Vye of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. res: Rockerhayne, Colyton.
II. JOHN MYCHELL- bpt. 1538, Colyton. He bu. 2.June 1620, Colyton. m. Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, from Gittsham, Devon. She bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, where he and his wife first lived. For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605, this farm was occupied by his son-in-law, Rawkey Dolbiar, and the latter's dau., Anne Dolbiar, was born there that year. John Mychell later moved to Barretshayes. He was a Church Warden in Colyton in 1596. Children of John Mychell and Emlyn Weeke (TAG 15:217):
1. Joane Mychell bpt. 8 Apr. 1571, Colyton. m. William Starr, 20 Feb. 1597, Colyton, of Seaton, Devon.
2. John Mychell- bpt. 15 Nov. 1573, Colyton.
3. Mary Mychell- See below.
4. Elizabeth Mychell- bpt. 18 Apr. 1579, Colyton. unmarr. bu. 18 June 1602.
5. Philip Mychell- bpt. 3 Sept. 1581, Colyton.
6. Beatrix Mychell- bpt. 29 Sept. 1583, Colyton. m. Thomas Lee, 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
7. Robert Mychell- bpt. 12 Nov. 1585, Colyton.
8. Christian Mychell- bpt. 24 Mar. 1587, Colyton.
9. Dorothy Mychell- bpt. 30 Apr. 1592, Colyton.
III. MARY MYCHELL- bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. m. Rawkey Dolbiar, 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. (See Dolbiar family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64-65, "Ancestry of Mary Mychell, Mother of Mary Dolbiar":
"The following ancestry taken from TAG 15:216 lists Mychell entries in the Colyton Parish Registers: baptisms (1538-1600), marriages (1538-1620) and burials (1538-1600). The pedigree of John Mychell below is difficult to compile for earlier generations because there were so many John Mychells in Colyton. Even the pedigree below is tentative.
In the 16th century there was a Michell family in Stockland, Dorset (now Devon, 8 mi. N of Colyton), and they were no doubt related to the Michells of Colyton. In the will of John Mychell of Stockland dated 28 Mar. 1574 and proved 17 May 1574 (PCC 21 Martyn) one of the overseers was John Mychell of Colyton. This may have been the John Mychell below, who m. Emilyn Weeks in 1569. Also, George Hull of Crewkerne, Somerset m. Thomasine Mitchell 27 Aug. 1614 at Crewkerne, daughter of Robert Mitchell of Stockland. This Robert Mitchell may be the one listed as the son of James Michell in the will of John Davies of Stockland dated 10 July 1588 and proved 29 Oct. 1589 (PCC 81 Leicester). George Hull, like Jonathan Gillett, came to Dorchester, MA in 1630 or a few years later.
1. John Mychell - He possibly m. Agnes Vye, 5 Oct. 1539, Colyton, dau. of Harry Vye of Cadhayne. John lived in Rawkerayne, Colyton. Between 1541 and 1556 there are eight children baptised in Colyton with the father listed as John Mychell the elder, John Mychell the younger or just John Mychell, all of Rawkerayne.
2. John Mychell - Bpt. before 1538 or 26 Sept. 1541 or 19 Mar. 1544/5, Colyton. Bu. 2 June 1620 Colyton as "John Michell of Barretshaies". He Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, formerly of Gittisham, Devon. She was bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. They lived first at Cadhayne (where the Vye family lived). For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605 this farm was occupied by John Michell's son-in7law, Rawkey Dolbiar, whose dau. Anne, was born in that year. John Mychell was a churchwarden in Colyton in 1596. Children (Bpt. Colyton):
a. Joan Michell - Bpt. 8 Apr. 1571. She m. William Starr of Seaton, 20 Feb. 1597/8 Colyton, son of John Starr of Horriford in Seaton, Devon.
b. John Michell - Bpt. 15 Nov. 1573.
c. Mary Michell - See below.
d. Elizabeth Michell - Bpt. 18 Apr. 1579. Bu. there unmarried 18 Jan. 1602/3.
e. Philip Michell - Bpt. 3 Sept. 1581.
f. Beaten (or Beatrix) Michell - Bpt. 29 Sept. 1583. She m. Thomas Lee 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
g. Robert Michell - Bpt. 21 Nov. 1585.
h. Christian Michell - Bpt. 24 Mar. 1587/8.
i. Dorothy Michell - Bpt. 30 Apr. 1592.
3. Mary Michell - Bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. Bu. there 20 Sept. 1648. She m. Rawkey Dolbiar 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton who was buried there 12 Nov. 1641. See Dolbair ancestry above.
References:
TAG 15:208-217, 17:174-191, 200-203, 26:52-53, 42:160-163, 55:170-173.
Gillett Families, Including Some of the Descendants of Jonathan Gillett and Nathan Gillett, by Bertha B. Aldridge, 1955.
The Joseph Gillet/Gillett/Gillette Family in Connecticut, Ohio and Kansas, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, 1970.
The Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of the parish of Colyton, Devon, 1538-1837, ed. by A. J. P. Skinner, Pub. 1928."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Mitchell or Mychell, Dorothy (I4573)
 
5007 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"MYCHELL FAMILY
I. JOHN MYCHELL- m. Pos. Agnes Vye, dau. of Henry Vye of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. res: Rockerhayne, Colyton.
II. JOHN MYCHELL- bpt. 1538, Colyton. He bu. 2.June 1620, Colyton. m. Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, from Gittsham, Devon. She bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, where he and his wife first lived. For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605, this farm was occupied by his son-in-law, Rawkey Dolbiar, and the latter's dau., Anne Dolbiar, was born there that year. John Mychell later moved to Barretshayes. He was a Church Warden in Colyton in 1596. Children of John Mychell and Emlyn Weeke (TAG 15:217):
1. Joane Mychell bpt. 8 Apr. 1571, Colyton. m. William Starr, 20 Feb. 1597, Colyton, of Seaton, Devon.
2. John Mychell- bpt. 15 Nov. 1573, Colyton.
3. Mary Mychell- See below.
4. Elizabeth Mychell- bpt. 18 Apr. 1579, Colyton. unmarr. bu. 18 June 1602.
5. Philip Mychell- bpt. 3 Sept. 1581, Colyton.
6. Beatrix Mychell- bpt. 29 Sept. 1583, Colyton. m. Thomas Lee, 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
7. Robert Mychell- bpt. 12 Nov. 1585, Colyton.
8. Christian Mychell- bpt. 24 Mar. 1587, Colyton.
9. Dorothy Mychell- bpt. 30 Apr. 1592, Colyton.
III. MARY MYCHELL- bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. m. Rawkey Dolbiar, 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. (See Dolbiar family)."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Mitchell or Mychell, Christian (I4572)
 
5008 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"MYCHELL FAMILY
I. JOHN MYCHELL- m. Pos. Agnes Vye, dau. of Henry Vye of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. res: Rockerhayne, Colyton.
II. JOHN MYCHELL- bpt. 1538, Colyton. He bu. 2.June 1620, Colyton. m. Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, from Gittsham, Devon. She bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, where he and his wife first lived. For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605, this farm was occupied by his son-in-law, Rawkey Dolbiar, and the latter's dau., Anne Dolbiar, was born there that year. John Mychell later moved to Barretshayes. He was a Church Warden in Colyton in 1596. Children of John Mychell and Emlyn Weeke (TAG 15:217):
1. Joane Mychell bpt. 8 Apr. 1571, Colyton. m. William Starr, 20 Feb. 1597, Colyton, of Seaton, Devon.
2. John Mychell- bpt. 15 Nov. 1573, Colyton.
3. Mary Mychell- See below.
4. Elizabeth Mychell- bpt. 18 Apr. 1579, Colyton. unmarr. bu. 18 June 1602.
5. Philip Mychell- bpt. 3 Sept. 1581, Colyton.
6. Beatrix Mychell- bpt. 29 Sept. 1583, Colyton. m. Thomas Lee, 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
7. Robert Mychell- bpt. 12 Nov. 1585, Colyton.
8. Christian Mychell- bpt. 24 Mar. 1587, Colyton.
9. Dorothy Mychell- bpt. 30 Apr. 1592, Colyton.
III. MARY MYCHELL- bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. m. Rawkey Dolbiar, 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. (See Dolbiar family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64-65, "Ancestry of Mary Mychell, Mother of Mary Dolbiar":
"The following ancestry taken from TAG 15:216 lists Mychell entries in the Colyton Parish Registers: baptisms (1538-1600), marriages (1538-1620) and burials (1538-1600). The pedigree of John Mychell below is difficult to compile for earlier generations because there were so many John Mychells in Colyton. Even the pedigree below is tentative.
In the 16th century there was a Michell family in Stockland, Dorset (now Devon, 8 mi. N of Colyton), and they were no doubt related to the Michells of Colyton. In the will of John Mychell of Stockland dated 28 Mar. 1574 and proved 17 May 1574 (PCC 21 Martyn) one of the overseers was John Mychell of Colyton. This may have been the John Mychell below, who m. Emilyn Weeks in 1569. Also, George Hull of Crewkerne, Somerset m. Thomasine Mitchell 27 Aug. 1614 at Crewkerne, daughter of Robert Mitchell of Stockland. This Robert Mitchell may be the one listed as the son of James Michell in the will of John Davies of Stockland dated 10 July 1588 and proved 29 Oct. 1589 (PCC 81 Leicester). George Hull, like Jonathan Gillett, came to Dorchester, MA in 1630 or a few years later.
1. John Mychell - He possibly m. Agnes Vye, 5 Oct. 1539, Colyton, dau. of Harry Vye of Cadhayne. John lived in Rawkerayne, Colyton. Between 1541 and 1556 there are eight children baptised in Colyton with the father listed as John Mychell the elder, John Mychell the younger or just John Mychell, all of Rawkerayne.
2. John Mychell - Bpt. before 1538 or 26 Sept. 1541 or 19 Mar. 1544/5, Colyton. Bu. 2 June 1620 Colyton as "John Michell of Barretshaies". He Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, formerly of Gittisham, Devon. She was bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. They lived first at Cadhayne (where the Vye family lived). For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605 this farm was occupied by John Michell's son-in7law, Rawkey Dolbiar, whose dau. Anne, was born in that year. John Mychell was a churchwarden in Colyton in 1596. Children (Bpt. Colyton):
a. Joan Michell - Bpt. 8 Apr. 1571. She m. William Starr of Seaton, 20 Feb. 1597/8 Colyton, son of John Starr of Horriford in Seaton, Devon.
b. John Michell - Bpt. 15 Nov. 1573.
c. Mary Michell - See below.
d. Elizabeth Michell - Bpt. 18 Apr. 1579. Bu. there unmarried 18 Jan. 1602/3.
e. Philip Michell - Bpt. 3 Sept. 1581.
f. Beaten (or Beatrix) Michell - Bpt. 29 Sept. 1583. She m. Thomas Lee 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
g. Robert Michell - Bpt. 21 Nov. 1585.
h. Christian Michell - Bpt. 24 Mar. 1587/8.
i. Dorothy Michell - Bpt. 30 Apr. 1592.
3. Mary Michell - Bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. Bu. there 20 Sept. 1648. She m. Rawkey Dolbiar 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton who was buried there 12 Nov. 1641. See Dolbair ancestry above.
References:
TAG 15:208-217, 17:174-191, 200-203, 26:52-53, 42:160-163, 55:170-173.
Gillett Families, Including Some of the Descendants of Jonathan Gillett and Nathan Gillett, by Bertha B. Aldridge, 1955.
The Joseph Gillet/Gillett/Gillette Family in Connecticut, Ohio and Kansas, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, 1970.
The Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of the parish of Colyton, Devon, 1538-1837, ed. by A. J. P. Skinner, Pub. 1928."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Mitchell or Mychell, Beatrix (I4570)
 
5009 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"MYCHELL FAMILY
I. JOHN MYCHELL- m. Pos. Agnes Vye, dau. of Henry Vye of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. res: Rockerhayne, Colyton.
II. JOHN MYCHELL- bpt. 1538, Colyton. He bu. 2.June 1620, Colyton. m. Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, from Gittsham, Devon. She bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, where he and his wife first lived. For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605, this farm was occupied by his son-in-law, Rawkey Dolbiar, and the latter's dau., Anne Dolbiar, was born there that year. John Mychell later moved to Barretshayes. He was a Church Warden in Colyton in 1596. Children of John Mychell and Emlyn Weeke (TAG 15:217):
1. Joane Mychell bpt. 8 Apr. 1571, Colyton. m. William Starr, 20 Feb. 1597, Colyton, of Seaton, Devon.
2. John Mychell- bpt. 15 Nov. 1573, Colyton.
3. Mary Mychell- See below.
4. Elizabeth Mychell- bpt. 18 Apr. 1579, Colyton. unmarr. bu. 18 June 1602.
5. Philip Mychell- bpt. 3 Sept. 1581, Colyton.
6. Beatrix Mychell- bpt. 29 Sept. 1583, Colyton. m. Thomas Lee, 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
7. Robert Mychell- bpt. 12 Nov. 1585, Colyton.
8. Christian Mychell- bpt. 24 Mar. 1587, Colyton.
9. Dorothy Mychell- bpt. 30 Apr. 1592, Colyton.
III. MARY MYCHELL- bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. m. Rawkey Dolbiar, 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. (See Dolbiar family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64-65, "Ancestry of Mary Mychell, Mother of Mary Dolbiar":
"The following ancestry taken from TAG 15:216 lists Mychell entries in the Colyton Parish Registers: baptisms (1538-1600), marriages (1538-1620) and burials (1538-1600). The pedigree of John Mychell below is difficult to compile for earlier generations because there were so many John Mychells in Colyton. Even the pedigree below is tentative.
In the 16th century there was a Michell family in Stockland, Dorset (now Devon, 8 mi. N of Colyton), and they were no doubt related to the Michells of Colyton. In the will of John Mychell of Stockland dated 28 Mar. 1574 and proved 17 May 1574 (PCC 21 Martyn) one of the overseers was John Mychell of Colyton. This may have been the John Mychell below, who m. Emilyn Weeks in 1569. Also, George Hull of Crewkerne, Somerset m. Thomasine Mitchell 27 Aug. 1614 at Crewkerne, daughter of Robert Mitchell of Stockland. This Robert Mitchell may be the one listed as the son of James Michell in the will of John Davies of Stockland dated 10 July 1588 and proved 29 Oct. 1589 (PCC 81 Leicester). George Hull, like Jonathan Gillett, came to Dorchester, MA in 1630 or a few years later.
1. John Mychell - He possibly m. Agnes Vye, 5 Oct. 1539, Colyton, dau. of Harry Vye of Cadhayne. John lived in Rawkerayne, Colyton. Between 1541 and 1556 there are eight children baptised in Colyton with the father listed as John Mychell the elder, John Mychell the younger or just John Mychell, all of Rawkerayne.
2. John Mychell - Bpt. before 1538 or 26 Sept. 1541 or 19 Mar. 1544/5, Colyton. Bu. 2 June 1620 Colyton as "John Michell of Barretshaies". He Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, formerly of Gittisham, Devon. She was bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. They lived first at Cadhayne (where the Vye family lived). For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605 this farm was occupied by John Michell's son-in7law, Rawkey Dolbiar, whose dau. Anne, was born in that year. John Mychell was a churchwarden in Colyton in 1596. Children (Bpt. Colyton):
a. Joan Michell - Bpt. 8 Apr. 1571. She m. William Starr of Seaton, 20 Feb. 1597/8 Colyton, son of John Starr of Horriford in Seaton, Devon.
b. John Michell - Bpt. 15 Nov. 1573.
c. Mary Michell - See below.
d. Elizabeth Michell - Bpt. 18 Apr. 1579. Bu. there unmarried 18 Jan. 1602/3.
e. Philip Michell - Bpt. 3 Sept. 1581.
f. Beaten (or Beatrix) Michell - Bpt. 29 Sept. 1583. She m. Thomas Lee 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
g. Robert Michell - Bpt. 21 Nov. 1585.
h. Christian Michell - Bpt. 24 Mar. 1587/8.
i. Dorothy Michell - Bpt. 30 Apr. 1592.
3. Mary Michell - Bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. Bu. there 20 Sept. 1648. She m. Rawkey Dolbiar 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton who was buried there 12 Nov. 1641. See Dolbair ancestry above.
References:
TAG 15:208-217, 17:174-191, 200-203, 26:52-53, 42:160-163, 55:170-173.
Gillett Families, Including Some of the Descendants of Jonathan Gillett and Nathan Gillett, by Bertha B. Aldridge, 1955.
The Joseph Gillet/Gillett/Gillette Family in Connecticut, Ohio and Kansas, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, 1970.
The Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of the parish of Colyton, Devon, 1538-1837, ed. by A. J. P. Skinner, Pub. 1928."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Mitchell or Mychell, Phillip (I4569)
 
5010 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"MYCHELL FAMILY
I. JOHN MYCHELL- m. Pos. Agnes Vye, dau. of Henry Vye of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. res: Rockerhayne, Colyton.
II. JOHN MYCHELL- bpt. 1538, Colyton. He bu. 2.June 1620, Colyton. m. Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, from Gittsham, Devon. She bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, where he and his wife first lived. For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605, this farm was occupied by his son-in-law, Rawkey Dolbiar, and the latter's dau., Anne Dolbiar, was born there that year. John Mychell later moved to Barretshayes. He was a Church Warden in Colyton in 1596. Children of John Mychell and Emlyn Weeke (TAG 15:217):
1. Joane Mychell bpt. 8 Apr. 1571, Colyton. m. William Starr, 20 Feb. 1597, Colyton, of Seaton, Devon.
2. John Mychell- bpt. 15 Nov. 1573, Colyton.
3. Mary Mychell- See below.
4. Elizabeth Mychell- bpt. 18 Apr. 1579, Colyton. unmarr. bu. 18 June 1602.
5. Philip Mychell- bpt. 3 Sept. 1581, Colyton.
6. Beatrix Mychell- bpt. 29 Sept. 1583, Colyton. m. Thomas Lee, 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
7. Robert Mychell- bpt. 12 Nov. 1585, Colyton.
8. Christian Mychell- bpt. 24 Mar. 1587, Colyton.
9. Dorothy Mychell- bpt. 30 Apr. 1592, Colyton.
III. MARY MYCHELL- bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. m. Rawkey Dolbiar, 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. (See Dolbiar family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64-65, "Ancestry of Mary Mychell, Mother of Mary Dolbiar":
"The following ancestry taken from TAG 15:216 lists Mychell entries in the Colyton Parish Registers: baptisms (1538-1600), marriages (1538-1620) and burials (1538-1600). The pedigree of John Mychell below is difficult to compile for earlier generations because there were so many John Mychells in Colyton. Even the pedigree below is tentative.
In the 16th century there was a Michell family in Stockland, Dorset (now Devon, 8 mi. N of Colyton), and they were no doubt related to the Michells of Colyton. In the will of John Mychell of Stockland dated 28 Mar. 1574 and proved 17 May 1574 (PCC 21 Martyn) one of the overseers was John Mychell of Colyton. This may have been the John Mychell below, who m. Emilyn Weeks in 1569. Also, George Hull of Crewkerne, Somerset m. Thomasine Mitchell 27 Aug. 1614 at Crewkerne, daughter of Robert Mitchell of Stockland. This Robert Mitchell may be the one listed as the son of James Michell in the will of John Davies of Stockland dated 10 July 1588 and proved 29 Oct. 1589 (PCC 81 Leicester). George Hull, like Jonathan Gillett, came to Dorchester, MA in 1630 or a few years later.
1. John Mychell - He possibly m. Agnes Vye, 5 Oct. 1539, Colyton, dau. of Harry Vye of Cadhayne. John lived in Rawkerayne, Colyton. Between 1541 and 1556 there are eight children baptised in Colyton with the father listed as John Mychell the elder, John Mychell the younger or just John Mychell, all of Rawkerayne.
2. John Mychell - Bpt. before 1538 or 26 Sept. 1541 or 19 Mar. 1544/5, Colyton. Bu. 2 June 1620 Colyton as "John Michell of Barretshaies". He Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, formerly of Gittisham, Devon. She was bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. They lived first at Cadhayne (where the Vye family lived). For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605 this farm was occupied by John Michell's son-in7law, Rawkey Dolbiar, whose dau. Anne, was born in that year. John Mychell was a churchwarden in Colyton in 1596. Children (Bpt. Colyton):
a. Joan Michell - Bpt. 8 Apr. 1571. She m. William Starr of Seaton, 20 Feb. 1597/8 Colyton, son of John Starr of Horriford in Seaton, Devon.
b. John Michell - Bpt. 15 Nov. 1573.
c. Mary Michell - See below.
d. Elizabeth Michell - Bpt. 18 Apr. 1579. Bu. there unmarried 18 Jan. 1602/3.
e. Philip Michell - Bpt. 3 Sept. 1581.
f. Beaten (or Beatrix) Michell - Bpt. 29 Sept. 1583. She m. Thomas Lee 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
g. Robert Michell - Bpt. 21 Nov. 1585.
h. Christian Michell - Bpt. 24 Mar. 1587/8.
i. Dorothy Michell - Bpt. 30 Apr. 1592.
3. Mary Michell - Bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. Bu. there 20 Sept. 1648. She m. Rawkey Dolbiar 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton who was buried there 12 Nov. 1641. See Dolbair ancestry above.
References:
TAG 15:208-217, 17:174-191, 200-203, 26:52-53, 42:160-163, 55:170-173.
Gillett Families, Including Some of the Descendants of Jonathan Gillett and Nathan Gillett, by Bertha B. Aldridge, 1955.
The Joseph Gillet/Gillett/Gillette Family in Connecticut, Ohio and Kansas, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, 1970.
The Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of the parish of Colyton, Devon, 1538-1837, ed. by A. J. P. Skinner, Pub. 1928."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Mitchell or Mychell, Elizabeth (I4568)
 
5011 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"MYCHELL FAMILY
I. JOHN MYCHELL- m. Pos. Agnes Vye, dau. of Henry Vye of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. res: Rockerhayne, Colyton.
II. JOHN MYCHELL- bpt. 1538, Colyton. He bu. 2.June 1620, Colyton. m. Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, from Gittsham, Devon. She bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, where he and his wife first lived. For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605, this farm was occupied by his son-in-law, Rawkey Dolbiar, and the latter's dau., Anne Dolbiar, was born there that year. John Mychell later moved to Barretshayes. He was a Church Warden in Colyton in 1596. Children of John Mychell and Emlyn Weeke (TAG 15:217):
1. Joane Mychell bpt. 8 Apr. 1571, Colyton. m. William Starr, 20 Feb. 1597, Colyton, of Seaton, Devon.
2. John Mychell- bpt. 15 Nov. 1573, Colyton.
3. Mary Mychell- See below.
4. Elizabeth Mychell- bpt. 18 Apr. 1579, Colyton. unmarr. bu. 18 June 1602.
5. Philip Mychell- bpt. 3 Sept. 1581, Colyton.
6. Beatrix Mychell- bpt. 29 Sept. 1583, Colyton. m. Thomas Lee, 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
7. Robert Mychell- bpt. 12 Nov. 1585, Colyton.
8. Christian Mychell- bpt. 24 Mar. 1587, Colyton.
9. Dorothy Mychell- bpt. 30 Apr. 1592, Colyton.
III. MARY MYCHELL- bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. m. Rawkey Dolbiar, 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. (See Dolbiar family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64-65, "Ancestry of Mary Mychell, Mother of Mary Dolbiar":
"The following ancestry taken from TAG 15:216 lists Mychell entries in the Colyton Parish Registers: baptisms (1538-1600), marriages (1538-1620) and burials (1538-1600). The pedigree of John Mychell below is difficult to compile for earlier generations because there were so many John Mychells in Colyton. Even the pedigree below is tentative.
In the 16th century there was a Michell family in Stockland, Dorset (now Devon, 8 mi. N of Colyton), and they were no doubt related to the Michells of Colyton. In the will of John Mychell of Stockland dated 28 Mar. 1574 and proved 17 May 1574 (PCC 21 Martyn) one of the overseers was John Mychell of Colyton. This may have been the John Mychell below, who m. Emilyn Weeks in 1569. Also, George Hull of Crewkerne, Somerset m. Thomasine Mitchell 27 Aug. 1614 at Crewkerne, daughter of Robert Mitchell of Stockland. This Robert Mitchell may be the one listed as the son of James Michell in the will of John Davies of Stockland dated 10 July 1588 and proved 29 Oct. 1589 (PCC 81 Leicester). George Hull, like Jonathan Gillett, came to Dorchester, MA in 1630 or a few years later.
1. John Mychell - He possibly m. Agnes Vye, 5 Oct. 1539, Colyton, dau. of Harry Vye of Cadhayne. John lived in Rawkerayne, Colyton. Between 1541 and 1556 there are eight children baptised in Colyton with the father listed as John Mychell the elder, John Mychell the younger or just John Mychell, all of Rawkerayne.
2. John Mychell - Bpt. before 1538 or 26 Sept. 1541 or 19 Mar. 1544/5, Colyton. Bu. 2 June 1620 Colyton as "John Michell of Barretshaies". He Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, formerly of Gittisham, Devon. She was bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. They lived first at Cadhayne (where the Vye family lived). For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605 this farm was occupied by John Michell's son-in7law, Rawkey Dolbiar, whose dau. Anne, was born in that year. John Mychell was a churchwarden in Colyton in 1596. Children (Bpt. Colyton):
a. Joan Michell - Bpt. 8 Apr. 1571. She m. William Starr of Seaton, 20 Feb. 1597/8 Colyton, son of John Starr of Horriford in Seaton, Devon.
b. John Michell - Bpt. 15 Nov. 1573.
c. Mary Michell - See below.
d. Elizabeth Michell - Bpt. 18 Apr. 1579. Bu. there unmarried 18 Jan. 1602/3.
e. Philip Michell - Bpt. 3 Sept. 1581.
f. Beaten (or Beatrix) Michell - Bpt. 29 Sept. 1583. She m. Thomas Lee 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
g. Robert Michell - Bpt. 21 Nov. 1585.
h. Christian Michell - Bpt. 24 Mar. 1587/8.
i. Dorothy Michell - Bpt. 30 Apr. 1592.
3. Mary Michell - Bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. Bu. there 20 Sept. 1648. She m. Rawkey Dolbiar 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton who was buried there 12 Nov. 1641. See Dolbair ancestry above.
References:
TAG 15:208-217, 17:174-191, 200-203, 26:52-53, 42:160-163, 55:170-173.
Gillett Families, Including Some of the Descendants of Jonathan Gillett and Nathan Gillett, by Bertha B. Aldridge, 1955.
The Joseph Gillet/Gillett/Gillette Family in Connecticut, Ohio and Kansas, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, 1970.
The Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of the parish of Colyton, Devon, 1538-1837, ed. by A. J. P. Skinner, Pub. 1928."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Mitchell or Mychell, John (I4567)
 
5012 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"MYCHELL FAMILY
I. JOHN MYCHELL- m. Pos. Agnes Vye, dau. of Henry Vye of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. res: Rockerhayne, Colyton.
II. JOHN MYCHELL- bpt. 1538, Colyton. He bu. 2.June 1620, Colyton. m. Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, from Gittsham, Devon. She bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, where he and his wife first lived. For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605, this farm was occupied by his son-in-law, Rawkey Dolbiar, and the latter's dau., Anne Dolbiar, was born there that year. John Mychell later moved to Barretshayes. He was a Church Warden in Colyton in 1596. Children of John Mychell and Emlyn Weeke (TAG 15:217):
1. Joane Mychell bpt. 8 Apr. 1571, Colyton. m. William Starr, 20 Feb. 1597, Colyton, of Seaton, Devon.
2. John Mychell- bpt. 15 Nov. 1573, Colyton.
3. Mary Mychell- See below.
4. Elizabeth Mychell- bpt. 18 Apr. 1579, Colyton. unmarr. bu. 18 June 1602.
5. Philip Mychell- bpt. 3 Sept. 1581, Colyton.
6. Beatrix Mychell- bpt. 29 Sept. 1583, Colyton. m. Thomas Lee, 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
7. Robert Mychell- bpt. 12 Nov. 1585, Colyton.
8. Christian Mychell- bpt. 24 Mar. 1587, Colyton.
9. Dorothy Mychell- bpt. 30 Apr. 1592, Colyton.
III. MARY MYCHELL- bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. m. Rawkey Dolbiar, 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. (See Dolbiar family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64-65, "Ancestry of Mary Mychell, Mother of Mary Dolbiar":
"The following ancestry taken from TAG 15:216 lists Mychell entries in the Colyton Parish Registers: baptisms (1538-1600), marriages (1538-1620) and burials (1538-1600). The pedigree of John Mychell below is difficult to compile for earlier generations because there were so many John Mychells in Colyton. Even the pedigree below is tentative.
In the 16th century there was a Michell family in Stockland, Dorset (now Devon, 8 mi. N of Colyton), and they were no doubt related to the Michells of Colyton. In the will of John Mychell of Stockland dated 28 Mar. 1574 and proved 17 May 1574 (PCC 21 Martyn) one of the overseers was John Mychell of Colyton. This may have been the John Mychell below, who m. Emilyn Weeks in 1569. Also, George Hull of Crewkerne, Somerset m. Thomasine Mitchell 27 Aug. 1614 at Crewkerne, daughter of Robert Mitchell of Stockland. This Robert Mitchell may be the one listed as the son of James Michell in the will of John Davies of Stockland dated 10 July 1588 and proved 29 Oct. 1589 (PCC 81 Leicester). George Hull, like Jonathan Gillett, came to Dorchester, MA in 1630 or a few years later.
1. John Mychell - He possibly m. Agnes Vye, 5 Oct. 1539, Colyton, dau. of Harry Vye of Cadhayne. John lived in Rawkerayne, Colyton. Between 1541 and 1556 there are eight children baptised in Colyton with the father listed as John Mychell the elder, John Mychell the younger or just John Mychell, all of Rawkerayne.
2. John Mychell - Bpt. before 1538 or 26 Sept. 1541 or 19 Mar. 1544/5, Colyton. Bu. 2 June 1620 Colyton as "John Michell of Barretshaies". He Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, formerly of Gittisham, Devon. She was bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. They lived first at Cadhayne (where the Vye family lived). For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605 this farm was occupied by John Michell's son-in7law, Rawkey Dolbiar, whose dau. Anne, was born in that year. John Mychell was a churchwarden in Colyton in 1596. Children (Bpt. Colyton):
a. Joan Michell - Bpt. 8 Apr. 1571. She m. William Starr of Seaton, 20 Feb. 1597/8 Colyton, son of John Starr of Horriford in Seaton, Devon.
b. John Michell - Bpt. 15 Nov. 1573.
c. Mary Michell - See below.
d. Elizabeth Michell - Bpt. 18 Apr. 1579. Bu. there unmarried 18 Jan. 1602/3.
e. Philip Michell - Bpt. 3 Sept. 1581.
f. Beaten (or Beatrix) Michell - Bpt. 29 Sept. 1583. She m. Thomas Lee 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
g. Robert Michell - Bpt. 21 Nov. 1585.
h. Christian Michell - Bpt. 24 Mar. 1587/8.
i. Dorothy Michell - Bpt. 30 Apr. 1592.
3. Mary Michell - Bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. Bu. there 20 Sept. 1648. She m. Rawkey Dolbiar 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton who was buried there 12 Nov. 1641. See Dolbair ancestry above.
References:
TAG 15:208-217, 17:174-191, 200-203, 26:52-53, 42:160-163, 55:170-173.
Gillett Families, Including Some of the Descendants of Jonathan Gillett and Nathan Gillett, by Bertha B. Aldridge, 1955.
The Joseph Gillet/Gillett/Gillette Family in Connecticut, Ohio and Kansas, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, 1970.
The Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of the parish of Colyton, Devon, 1538-1837, ed. by A. J. P. Skinner, Pub. 1928."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Mitchell or Mychell, Joan (I4566)
 
5013 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"MYCHELL FAMILY
I. JOHN MYCHELL- m. Pos. Agnes Vye, dau. of Henry Vye of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. res: Rockerhayne, Colyton.
II. JOHN MYCHELL- bpt. 1538, Colyton. He bu. 2.June 1620, Colyton. m. Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, from Gittsham, Devon. She bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, where he and his wife first lived. For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605, this farm was occupied by his son-in-law, Rawkey Dolbiar, and the latter's dau., Anne Dolbiar, was born there that year. John Mychell later moved to Barretshayes. He was a Church Warden in Colyton in 1596. Children of John Mychell and Emlyn Weeke (TAG 15:217):
1. Joane Mychell bpt. 8 Apr. 1571, Colyton. m. William Starr, 20 Feb. 1597, Colyton, of Seaton, Devon.
2. John Mychell- bpt. 15 Nov. 1573, Colyton.
3. Mary Mychell- See below.
4. Elizabeth Mychell- bpt. 18 Apr. 1579, Colyton. unmarr. bu. 18 June 1602.
5. Philip Mychell- bpt. 3 Sept. 1581, Colyton.
6. Beatrix Mychell- bpt. 29 Sept. 1583, Colyton. m. Thomas Lee, 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
7. Robert Mychell- bpt. 12 Nov. 1585, Colyton.
8. Christian Mychell- bpt. 24 Mar. 1587, Colyton.
9. Dorothy Mychell- bpt. 30 Apr. 1592, Colyton.
III. MARY MYCHELL- bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. m. Rawkey Dolbiar, 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. (See Dolbiar family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64-65, "Ancestry of Mary Mychell, Mother of Mary Dolbiar":
"The following ancestry taken from TAG 15:216 lists Mychell entries in the Colyton Parish Registers: baptisms (1538-1600), marriages (1538-1620) and burials (1538-1600). The pedigree of John Mychell below is difficult to compile for earlier generations because there were so many John Mychells in Colyton. Even the pedigree below is tentative.
In the 16th century there was a Michell family in Stockland, Dorset (now Devon, 8 mi. N of Colyton), and they were no doubt related to the Michells of Colyton. In the will of John Mychell of Stockland dated 28 Mar. 1574 and proved 17 May 1574 (PCC 21 Martyn) one of the overseers was John Mychell of Colyton. This may have been the John Mychell below, who m. Emilyn Weeks in 1569. Also, George Hull of Crewkerne, Somerset m. Thomasine Mitchell 27 Aug. 1614 at Crewkerne, daughter of Robert Mitchell of Stockland. This Robert Mitchell may be the one listed as the son of James Michell in the will of John Davies of Stockland dated 10 July 1588 and proved 29 Oct. 1589 (PCC 81 Leicester). George Hull, like Jonathan Gillett, came to Dorchester, MA in 1630 or a few years later.
1. John Mychell - He possibly m. Agnes Vye, 5 Oct. 1539, Colyton, dau. of Harry Vye of Cadhayne. John lived in Rawkerayne, Colyton. Between 1541 and 1556 there are eight children baptised in Colyton with the father listed as John Mychell the elder, John Mychell the younger or just John Mychell, all of Rawkerayne.
2. John Mychell - Bpt. before 1538 or 26 Sept. 1541 or 19 Mar. 1544/5, Colyton. Bu. 2 June 1620 Colyton as "John Michell of Barretshaies". He Emlyn Weeke, 26 Nov. 1569, Colyton, formerly of Gittisham, Devon. She was bu. 30 Aug. 1628, Colyton. They lived first at Cadhayne (where the Vye family lived). For a while he occupied the farm of Michinholme, near Cadhayne. In 1605 this farm was occupied by John Michell's son-in7law, Rawkey Dolbiar, whose dau. Anne, was born in that year. John Mychell was a churchwarden in Colyton in 1596. Children (Bpt. Colyton):
a. Joan Michell - Bpt. 8 Apr. 1571. She m. William Starr of Seaton, 20 Feb. 1597/8 Colyton, son of John Starr of Horriford in Seaton, Devon.
b. John Michell - Bpt. 15 Nov. 1573.
c. Mary Michell - See below.
d. Elizabeth Michell - Bpt. 18 Apr. 1579. Bu. there unmarried 18 Jan. 1602/3.
e. Philip Michell - Bpt. 3 Sept. 1581.
f. Beaten (or Beatrix) Michell - Bpt. 29 Sept. 1583. She m. Thomas Lee 27 June 1614, Colyton, of Sidbury, Devon.
g. Robert Michell - Bpt. 21 Nov. 1585.
h. Christian Michell - Bpt. 24 Mar. 1587/8.
i. Dorothy Michell - Bpt. 30 Apr. 1592.
3. Mary Michell - Bpt. 4 Dec. 1576, Colyton. Bu. there 20 Sept. 1648. She m. Rawkey Dolbiar 10 Oct. 1602, Colyton who was buried there 12 Nov. 1641. See Dolbair ancestry above.
References:
TAG 15:208-217, 17:174-191, 200-203, 26:52-53, 42:160-163, 55:170-173.
Gillett Families, Including Some of the Descendants of Jonathan Gillett and Nathan Gillett, by Bertha B. Aldridge, 1955.
The Joseph Gillet/Gillett/Gillette Family in Connecticut, Ohio and Kansas, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, 1970.
The Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of the parish of Colyton, Devon, 1538-1837, ed. by A. J. P. Skinner, Pub. 1928."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Weeke, Emlyn (I4565)
 
5014 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]:
"SAMPSON FAMILY
___ SAMPSON- m. Johan ___. He bu. Hawkeerst (Bristol Diocese). In her will of 26 Dec. 1553, his wife left 6s 8d to the Hawkchurch, Devon, to be prayed for. To son, Robert, a bullock pasturing at Prescalla and a ewe to each of his children. To son, William, a cow and 5 pounds, to his wife a heifer and a ewe to each of his children. To son, Walter, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard and her house and ground at Deemorsland. To dau. Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle and gown, and since her husband owed her 5 pounds, she left 20s each, to his five children, and two of them, Margery Byer, 20s. To son, George, 23 Pounds, and a bed. To dau. Margert, her silver goblet and her pans. To son, Thomas, her silver salt. Children of ___ Sampson & Johan ___ (TAG 17:136):
1. Robert Sampson
2. William Sampson
3. Walter Sampson
4. Elizabeth Sampson- m. Henry Byer.
5. George Sampson
6. Margery Sampson
7. Thomas Sampson
8. Nicholas Sampson- See below.
II. NICHOLAS SAMPSON- He was from Hawkchurch, Devon. This was in Dorset until 1886.
III. AGNES SAMPSON- m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton. She was from Hawkchurch. (See Dolbiar family)."

2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:84-85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:18-19]:
"Jonathan Gillett returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar, in Colyton, Devon on 29 Mar. 1634. He remained in England one year after their marriage and then they sailed to New England on the ship, "Recovery of London", which sailed from Weymouth, England on 31 Mar. 1635. How he met a girl from Colyton is not known. However, the "Mary & John" passenger, George Hull of Crewkerne, had two brothers who were ministers at Colyton, the last being, Rev. William Hill, who died there in 1627.
DOLBIAR FAMILY
I. ROBERT DOLBIAR- m. (1) ___. m. (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton, Devon. He bu. 25 Jan 1614, Colyton. He was a yeoman of the hamlet of Cadhayne, Colyton parish. He had a son, Johane, by his first wife and he was a Church Warden in 1579. Agnes was the dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. Children of Robert Dolbiar & Agnes Sampson (TAG 15:214)
1. Alse (Alice) Dolbiar- bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. m. John Knygt, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton, of Totnes, Devon.
2. Edthe Dolbiar- bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. m. William Colbey, 31 Jan. 1596 Colyton, of Withyridge, Devon.
3. William Dolbiar- bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. bu. 19 Apr. 1568, Colyton.
4. James Dolbiar- bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
5. Rawkey Dolbiar- See below.
6. John Dolbiar- bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. bu. 3 Sept. 1574, Colyton.
7. Mary Dolbiar- bpt. 18 May 1576 Colyton. bu. 16 Apr. 1579, Colyton.
8. Nicholas Dolbiar- bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. bu. 15 Oct. 1615, Colyton.
9. John Dolbiar- bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. bu. 31 Aug. 1582, Colyton.
II. RAWKEY DOLBIAR- bpt, 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. He bu. 12 Nov. 1641, Colyton. m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton parish. She was dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton parish, Devon. She bu. 20 Sept. 1648, Colyton. (See Mychell family). Children of Rawkey Dolbiar & Mary Michell (TAG 15:214)
1. Joan Dolbiar- bpt. 9 Jan. 1602, Colyton, bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
2. Anne Dolbiar- bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar- See below.
4. Robert Dolbiar- bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. m. (1) Elizabeth ___, who was bu. 25 July 1646, Colyton. m. (2)Sarah Hoyt, 12 Oct. 1646, Colyton, of Honiton, Devon. res: Colyton. Three children (1638-1645).
5. Dorothy Dolbiar- bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. bu. 25 Mar. 1614, Colyton.
6. Cornelius Dolbiar- bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett.named one of his sons, Cornelius, and the name was passed down through some generations.
7. John Dolbiar- bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
III. MARY DOLBIAR- bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633, Colyton. She died 5 Jan. 1685. (See Jonathan Gillett family)."

3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64, "Ancestry of Agnes Sampson. Paternal Grandmother of Mary Dolbiar":
"The following ancestry was taken from TAG 17:136.
1. ___ Sampson - He was bu. Hawkchurch, Dorset (8 miles NE of Colyton). He m. Johan ___ who left a will dated 26 Dec. 1553.
Abstract of Will of Joan Sampson of Hawkchurch dated 26 Dec. 1553. proved 31 Jan. 1553/4 (PCC 25 Tashe)
To be buried in Hawkchurch Church near my late husband.
Eldest son, Robert Sampson and his children.
Son, William Sampson, his wife Edith and children.
Son, Walter Sampson, my house and ground at Deepmorsland.
Margaret Sampson, dau. of my son Walter Sampson.
Dau., Elizabeth Byer, her husband Henry Byer and her five children.
Son, George Sampson.
Dau., Margery Sampson.
Son, Thomas Sampson
Children of my son Nicholas Sampson.
Executors: My children Thomas, John and Margery Sampson.
Witnesses: John Purches parson of Hawkechurch and Walter Sampson of same.
According to TAG 17:137, John Insley Coddington says Agnes Sampson (who m. Robert Dolbiar) was almost certainly a dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection, with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis.
2. Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, Devon, which was in Dorset until 1886.
3. Agnes Sampson - She m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563. Colyton, Devon. See Dolbiar family above."

4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:63-64, "Ancestry of Mary Dolbiar (1607-1685) wife of Jonathan Gillett":
"Mary Dolbiar, was bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. She d. 5 Jan. 1685, Windsor, CT. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/4, Colyton, two days before they sailed to New England from Weymouth, Dorset, on the "Recovery of London". Since Colyton is about 30 miles west of Weymouth, maybe this ship made a stop at Plymouth, Devon (as did the "Mary & John" in 1630), 60 miles W. of Colyton and they boarded a week or so later. She was the dau. of Rawkey Dolbiar and Mary Michell. NOTE: All Dolbiar baptism, marriage and burial entries in the Colyton, Devon Parish Registers (1538-1630) appear in TAG 15: 212-213.
Dolbiar line (TAG 15:212)
1. Robert Dolbiar - Bu. 24 Jan. 1614, Colyton. He m. (1) and (2) Agnes Sampson, 26 Apr. 1653, Colyton, dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkechurch, Devon. He was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton and he was a Churchwarden there in 1579. He had a son by his first wife and nine children by his second wife.
Children by first wife (TAG 15:214)
a. John Dolbiar
Children by second wife (TAG 15:214)
b. Alice Dolbiar - Bpt. 14 Apr. 1564, Colyton. She m. John Knight of Totnes, Devon, 21 Sept. 1586, Colyton.
c. Edith Dolbiar - Bpt. 24 Apr. 1566, Colyton. She m. William Colbey, 31 Jan 1596, Colyton of Withyridge, Devon.
d. William Dolbiar - Bpt. 28 Jan. 1567, Colyton. Bu. 19 Apr. 1568.
e. James Dolbiar - Bpt. 27 Feb. 1588, Colyton.
f. Rawkey Dolbiar - See below.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1574, Colyton. Bu. 3 Sept. 1574.
h. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 8 May 1576, Colyton. Bu. 16 Apr. 1579.
i. Nicholas Dolbiar - Bpt. 25 Mar. 1580, Colyton. Bu. 15 Oct. 1615.
j. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 6 Dec. 1581, Colyton. Bu. 31 Aug. 1582.
2. Rawkey Dolbiar - Bpt. 17 Aug. 1571, Colyton. Bu. there, 12 Nov. 1641. He m. Mary Michell, 10 Aug. 1602, Colyton, bu. there 20 Sept. 1648, dau. of John Mychell of Barretshayes, Colyton. Rawkey was a yeoman in Cadhayne, Colyton. See Mychell family below. Children (TAG 15:214):
a. Joan Dolbiar - Bpt. 9 Jan. 1602 and bu. 25 Nov. 1606, Colyton.
b. Anne Dolbiar - Bpt. 19 Apr. 1605, Colyton.
c. Mary Dolbiar - See below.
d. Robert Dolbiar - Bpt. 2 May 1611, Colyton. He m. Elizabeth ___. Three children (1638-1645).
e. Dorothy Dolbiar - Bpt. 16 Oct. 1613, Colyton. Bu. there 25 Mar. 1614.
f. Cornelius Dolbiar - Bpt. 21 May 1619, Colyton. Jonathan Gillett named a son Cornelius and the name was past down for generations.
g. John Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1619, Colyton.
3. Mary Dolbiar - Bpt. 7 June 1607, Colyton, Devon. Died 5 Jan. 1685. She m. Jonathan Gillett, 29 Mar. 1633/34, Colyton, Devon."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. 		Sampson, Agnes (I2166)
 
5015 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 5:49-64. These pages have a five generation descendency listing of all the descendants of Jonathan Gillet and Mary Dolbair. I only transcribe my own descendency line which is the seventh child:
"7 John Gillett- b. 5 Oct. 1644, Windsor. m. Mercy Barber, 8 July 1669, Windsor (1651-1725) dau. of Thomas Barber (emigrant). She m. (2) Capt. George Norton, 1683. John d. 1682. Windsor p. 50 says Mary Barber bpt. 12 Oct. 1651, m. ___ Hale. res: Suffield. (Gillett-19)
7.1 Thomas Gillett- b. 7 Jan. 1671, Windsor. d. by 1676
7.2 John Gillett Jr.- b. 6 Aug. 1673, Windsor. d. 4 July 1699, Windsor, unmarr.
7.3 Thomas Gillett- b. 18 July 1676 (Gillett p. 19 says 31 May 1678), Windsor. m. (1) Martha Mills. She d. without children. m. (2) Hannah Clark, 26 Feb. 1704 (1686-1709) Windsor, dau. of John Clark & Mary Crow (D. Clark-34). He d. 11 June 1708. Children of Thomas Gillett & Hannah Clark (2) (NER 101:285)…
7.4 Samuel Gillett- b. 16 Feb. 1677/8, Windsor. m. Rebecca Bancroft, 22 Jan. 1701/2, Suffield, dau. of Thomas Bancroft. She was b. 1680. He d. 1739, Grnaville, Mass. (Gillett-23) Children of Samuel Gillett & Rebecca Bancroft (NER 101:286).
7.4.1 Samuel Gillett, Jr.- b. 13 Sept. 1702, Suffield. m. Anna Pierce, 13 Apr. 1727. He d. Granville, Mass.
7.4.2 John Gillett- b. 13 Jan. 1704/5, Suffield.
7.4.3 Nathaniel Gillett- b. 10 May 1707, Suffield. m. Phebe ___. Children of Nathaniel Gillett & Phebe ___. (NER 101:286)…
7.4.4 Hannah Gillett- b. 19 June 1709, Suffield. m. Joseph Kent, 26 Feb. 1728/9, Suffield (b. 1710), s. of John Kent & Abigail Winchell of Suffield. He m. (2) Elizabeth Palmer, 1748. Hannah d. 2 Nov. 1746, Suffield. Six children.
7.4.5 Thomas Gillett- b. 16 Apr. 1711, Suffield. m. Elizabeth Barlow, 2 June 1744 (1719-1806). He d. 10 Apr. 1791, Granville, Mass. (Gillett-1955, 23, 34, 48) Children of Thomas Gillett & Elizabeth Barlow. (Gillett-23) [Note: The author lists only one child, which is of course very incomplete.]
7.4.5.1 Zadoc Gillett- b. 12 Aug. 1753, m. wid. Rebecca Tyron (1758-1840). He d. 14 Mar. 1816, Granville, Mass. Two children (1781-1784). She d. Shesequin, Bradford Co., Pa. (Gillett-34)
7.4.6 Gardner Gillett- b. 23 June 1715, Suffield. m. Mary Rowe, 27 Jan. 1740/1. Res: Dutchess Co., N.Y.
7.4.7 Rebecca Gillett- b. 21 Sept. 1718, Suffield.
7.5 Nathaniel Gillett- b. 3 Oct. 1680, Windsor. (Windsor-290)
7.6 Benjamin Gillett- b. 1680, Windsor. m. Elizabeth Austin, 6 Sept. 1705 (1684-1752), dau. of Capt. Anthony & Esther Austin. (Gillett-21) (Benjamin's b. 3 Oct. 1680 in Gillett-22) Children of Benjamin Gillett & Elizabeth Austin (Gillett-21)…
7.7 Mercy Gillett- b. 21 Jan. 1682, m. Jacob Adams, Jr. (1681-1736), s. of Jacob Adams & Anne Allen and gr. s. of Robert & Elinor Adams of Newberry, Mass. Res: Suffield, Conn. Children of Mercy Gillett & Jacob Adams, Jr. (NER 101:47)…"
 		Rowe, Mary (I2607)
 
5016 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The records of this family are unproven and undocumented and appear to be the passing down of information from Ellen Cherry circa 1950's. I have no verifiable source so far.

2. Some undocumented entries at Ancestry.com as of 21 Mar 2002 report possible husband Thomas Allison. Also variant on birth place as Newberry, Laurens, SC as submitted by Charles Newton Adair [there is no Newberry in Laurens county but the next adjoining county is Newberry with a Newberry town].

3. The following information is from an uncited typescript but is typical generally of most undocumented LDS versions of the early family of Thomas Adair who married Rebecca Brown. Many other statements within this typescript have proven to be inaccurate. It is often repeated over and over never with documentation or sources. It is a fact that Joseph and Sarah Adair were the parents of Thomas who married Rebecca, but that is all so far. Until proven otherwise, my opinion of specific problems include:
a. No one knows exactly when and from where Joseph immigrated. The name Adair is certainly Scotch-Irish. Death dates and locations of Joseph and Sarah are unknown thus far in my research and the dates of about 1820 and 1845 respectively appear speculative until proven otherwise.
b. No to date knows the maiden surname of Sarah, wife of Joseph, nor where she was born.
c. No one knows the names of any of the children of Joseph/Sarah except the eldest son Thomas, which is from a land deed in Laurens Co., SC. The 1790 census suggest there may have been more than five children. The birth dates on all but Thomas appear to perhaps be contrived or assumed.
d. There is not one record that shows Thomas had a middle name of Jefferson; however, he did have a son named Thomas Jefferson Adair and since he was Thomas Jr., I suspect many have assumed his father had the same middle name. That would be speculative and is definitely unproven.
e. Thomas being born in Charleston, South Carolina is suspicious. His parents, James Adair the cooper and his wife Eleanor, are definitely in Laurens County, SC. When Thomas' son Samuel Jefferson Adair was baptized vicariously for his deceased father in 1877 in the LDS temple, he indicated his father was born 25 Oct 1777 in Lawrence [Laurens] District, South Carolina. Another son of Thomas, George Washington Adair, in doing the LDS endowment for Thomas later that year, noted his father as being born in N. Charleston, SC, but gave no date. In early South Carolina history, Charleston was the location where all legal activity up to the 1780s for South Carolina occurred and most upcountry geographical areas were vague and immense extensions of coastal county names. There is always the possibility that Joseph's service in the Rev. War took him to Charleston where there were battles and that his wife came with him, but there is no such proof of such war service except in the more local area of Laurens Co., South Carolina.
f. For Thomas Adair's birthdate, most every LDS database uses 25 Oct 1771, but I haven't seen documentation that I accept. His son as noted in item e above, states 25 Oct 1777, which may or may not be correct.
The quotation: "1st Generation. Joseph Adair.
"Joseph Adair was born about 1745. He was from Scotland, but lived in South Carolina after coming to the new world. His wife's name was Sarah (Lowe or Long), born about 1750 and was also of South Carolina. They were married about 1769/70, and they lived first in Charleston County, near Charleston, S.C., later moving to now Laurens County, S.C. Joseph was buried in 1820, and his wife Sarah, died about 1844. Issue of Joseph and Sarah (Lowe/Long) Adair:
1. Thomas Jefferson Adair, born Oct. 25, 1771 in Charleston County, near Charleston, S.C.
2. Joseph Adair, Jr., born about 1773 in Laurens, Co., S.C.
3. Sarah (or Sally) Adair, born about 1777 in Laurens Co., S.C.
4. Jenny Adair, born about 1777 in Laurens Co., S.C.
5. Suffiah Adair, born about 1779 in Laurens Co., S.C."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per family group sheet archive record [of early 1950's] submitted by Enid B. Willardson [deceased], 914 Scott St., San Diego. references "Old Adair and Brown Family records belonging to Ellen Cherry in Nutrioso, Arizona." I have personally seen her research files in 2001 after her death and found no documentation. Other family group sheets of about the same vintage besides noting Ellen Cherry also state: "Fam. Record James Mangum, 915 N. Album, Farmington, N.M.; Fam. Rec of Hugh Richey of St. Johns, Ariz."

2. Old Adair and Brown records as quoted in letter dated 29 Oct 1950 (copy in possession of Kerry Petersen) by Enid Willardson from records of Mrs. Ellen Cherry of Nutrioso, Arizona (who had passed away by 1950) state: "Joseph and Sarah Adair who moved from Scotland to South Carolina in the early settling of that state. Thomas Adair, son of Joseph and Sarah Adair, born Oct. the 25th, 1771. He had one brother whose name was John and three sisters, Sarah, Jenny, Suffiah." 		Adair, Suffiah (I2029)
 
5017 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The records of this family are unproven and undocumented and appear to be the passing down of information from Ellen Cherry circa 1950's. I have no verifiable source so far.

2. The following information is from an uncited typescript but is typical generally of most undocumented LDS versions of the early family of Thomas Adair who married Rebecca Brown. Many other statements within this typescript have proven to be inaccurate. It is often repeated over and over never with documentation or sources. It is a fact that Joseph and Sarah Adair were the parents of Thomas who married Rebecca, but that is all so far. Until proven otherwise, my opinion of specific problems include:
a. No one knows exactly when and from where Joseph immigrated. The name Adair is certainly Scotch-Irish. Death dates and locations of Joseph and Sarah are unknown thus far in my research and the dates of about 1820 and 1845 respectively appear speculative until proven otherwise.
b. No to date knows the maiden surname of Sarah, wife of Joseph, nor where she was born.
c. No one knows the names of any of the children of Joseph/Sarah except the eldest son Thomas, which is from a land deed in Laurens Co., SC. The 1790 census suggest there may have been more than five children. The birth dates on all but Thomas appear to perhaps be contrived or assumed.
d. There is not one record that shows Thomas had a middle name of Jefferson; however, he did have a son named Thomas Jefferson Adair and since he was Thomas Jr., I suspect many have assumed his father had the same middle name. That would be speculative and is definitely unproven.
e. Thomas being born in Charleston, South Carolina is suspicious. His parents, James Adair the cooper and his wife Eleanor, are definitely in Laurens County, SC. When Thomas' son Samuel Jefferson Adair was baptized vicariously for his deceased father in 1877 in the LDS temple, he indicated his father was born 25 Oct 1777 in Lawrence [Laurens] District, South Carolina. Another son of Thomas, George Washington Adair, in doing the LDS endowment for Thomas later that year, noted his father as being born in N. Charleston, SC, but gave no date. In early South Carolina history, Charleston was the location where all legal activity up to the 1780s for South Carolina occurred and most upcountry geographical areas were vague and immense extensions of coastal county names. There is always the possibility that Joseph's service in the Rev. War took him to Charleston where there were battles and that his wife came with him, but there is no such proof of such war service except in the more local area of Laurens Co., South Carolina.
f. For Thomas Adair's birthdate, most every LDS database uses 25 Oct 1771, but I haven't seen documentation that I accept. His son as noted in item e above, states 25 Oct 1777, which may or may not be correct.
The quotation: "1st Generation. Joseph Adair.
"Joseph Adair was born about 1745. He was from Scotland, but lived in South Carolina after coming to the new world. His wife's name was Sarah (Lowe or Long), born about 1750 and was also of South Carolina. They were married about 1769/70, and they lived first in Charleston County, near Charleston, S.C., later moving to now Laurens County, S.C. Joseph was buried in 1820, and his wife Sarah, died about 1844. Issue of Joseph and Sarah (Lowe/Long) Adair:
1. Thomas Jefferson Adair, born Oct. 25, 1771 in Charleston County, near Charleston, S.C.
2. Joseph Adair, Jr., born about 1773 in Laurens, Co., S.C.
3. Sarah (or Sally) Adair, born about 1777 in Laurens Co., S.C.
4. Jenny Adair, born about 1777 in Laurens Co., S.C.
5. Suffiah Adair, born about 1779 in Laurens Co., S.C."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per family group sheet archive record [of early 1950's] submitted by Enid B. Willardson [deceased], 914 Scott St., San Diego. references "Old Adair and Brown Family records belonging to Ellen Cherry in Nutrioso, Arizona." I have personally seen her research files in 2001 after her death and found no documentation. Other family group sheets of about the same vintage besides noting Ellen Cherry also state: "Fam. Record James Mangum, 915 N. Album, Farmington, N.M.; Fam. Rec of Hugh Richey of St. Johns, Ariz."

2. Old Adair and Brown records as quoted in letter dated 29 Oct 1950 (copy in possession of Kerry Petersen) by Enid Willardson from records of Mrs. Ellen Cherry of Nutrioso, Arizona (who had passed away by 1950) state: "Joseph and Sarah Adair who moved from Scotland to South Carolina in the early settling of that state. Thomas Adair, son of Joseph and Sarah Adair, born Oct. the 25th, 1771. He had one brother whose name was John and three sisters, Sarah, Jenny, Suffiah." 		Adair, Jenny (I2028)
 
5018 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The records of this family are unproven and undocumented and appear to be the passing down of information from Ellen Cherry circa 1950's. I have no verifiable source so far.

2. The following information is from an uncited typescript but is typical generally of most undocumented LDS versions of the early family of Thomas Adair who married Rebecca Brown. Many other statements within this typescript have proven to be inaccurate. It is often repeated over and over never with documentation or sources. It is a fact that Joseph and Sarah Adair were the parents of Thomas who married Rebecca, but that is all so far. Until proven otherwise, my opinion of specific problems include:
a. No one knows exactly when and from where Joseph immigrated. The name Adair is certainly Scotch-Irish. Death dates and locations of Joseph and Sarah are unknown thus far in my research and the dates of about 1820 and 1845 respectively appear speculative until proven otherwise.
b. No to date knows the maiden surname of Sarah, wife of Joseph, nor where she was born.
c. No one knows the names of any of the children of Joseph/Sarah except the eldest son Thomas, which is from a land deed in Laurens Co., SC. The 1790 census suggest there may have been more than five children. The birth dates on all but Thomas appear to perhaps be contrived or assumed.
d. There is not one record that shows Thomas had a middle name of Jefferson; however, he did have a son named Thomas Jefferson Adair and since he was Thomas Jr., I suspect many have assumed his father had the same middle name. That would be speculative and is definitely unproven.
e. Thomas being born in Charleston, South Carolina is suspicious. His parents, James Adair the cooper and his wife Eleanor, are definitely in Laurens County, SC. When Thomas' son Samuel Jefferson Adair was baptized vicariously for his deceased father in 1877 in the LDS temple, he indicated his father was born 25 Oct 1777 in Lawrence [Laurens] District, South Carolina. Another son of Thomas, George Washington Adair, in doing the LDS endowment for Thomas later that year, noted his father as being born in N. Charleston, SC, but gave no date. In early South Carolina history, Charleston was the location where all legal activity up to the 1780s for South Carolina occurred and most upcountry geographical areas were vague and immense extensions of coastal county names. There is always the possibility that Joseph's service in the Rev. War took him to Charleston where there were battles and that his wife came with him, but there is no such proof of such war service except in the more local area of Laurens Co., South Carolina.
f. For Thomas Adair's birthdate, most every LDS database uses 25 Oct 1771, but I haven't seen documentation that I accept. His son as noted in item e above, states 25 Oct 1777, which may or may not be correct.
The quotation: "1st Generation. Joseph Adair.
"Joseph Adair was born about 1745. He was from Scotland, but lived in South Carolina after coming to the new world. His wife's name was Sarah (Lowe or Long), born about 1750 and was also of South Carolina. They were married about 1769/70, and they lived first in Charleston County, near Charleston, S.C., later moving to now Laurens County, S.C. Joseph was buried in 1820, and his wife Sarah, died about 1844. Issue of Joseph and Sarah (Lowe/Long) Adair:
1. Thomas Jefferson Adair, born Oct. 25, 1771 in Charleston County, near Charleston, S.C.
2. Joseph Adair, Jr., born about 1773 in Laurens, Co., S.C.
3. Sarah (or Sally) Adair, born about 1777 in Laurens Co., S.C.
4. Jenny Adair, born about 1777 in Laurens Co., S.C.
5. Suffiah Adair, born about 1779 in Laurens Co., S.C."

3. Email from Pam Foli May 20, 2008 indicating her Sarah may possibly this Sarah of my database. Additional data needed before this could be proven.:
"I was most appreciative to see your online imput for this Adair family. I have done nothing on it as I have not found anything specific other than family oral passed down info that Sarah's name was Adair. However, a few days ago I did found her cemetery record online that did give her maiden name as Adair. I have been looking for many many years and have not pursued the research further as I had nothing positive to go on. I now know that her name was Sarah Adair b. 8 Jul 1775. On census records George W. and Joseph her sons state that she was born in South Carolina. She was in Laurens Co, S.C. with the birth of the first 4 children. George Ross, her son, was born in Butler Co., Ohio in 1803. Her daughter Jane or Jenny was born in 1804 in Brookville, Franklin Co., In. From looking at cemetery records of that area there are several of the Hannas that were buried just about right on the county lines of three counties - Franklin, Union, and Butler. Past that I have not gone but I will now look for more info since I have just, as best as I think I ever will, nailed down her maiden name."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per family group sheet archive record [of early 1950's] submitted by Enid B. Willardson [deceased], 914 Scott St., San Diego. references "Old Adair and Brown Family records belonging to Ellen Cherry in Nutrioso, Arizona." I have personally seen her research files in 2001 after her death and found no documentation. Other family group sheets of about the same vintage besides noting Ellen Cherry also state: "Fam. Record James Mangum, 915 N. Album, Farmington, N.M.; Fam. Rec of Hugh Richey of St. Johns, Ariz."

2. Old Adair and Brown records as quoted in letter dated 29 Oct 1950 (copy in possession of Kerry Petersen) by Enid Willardson from records of Mrs. Ellen Cherry of Nutrioso, Arizona (who had passed away by 1950) state: "Joseph and Sarah Adair who moved from Scotland to South Carolina in the early settling of that state. Thomas Adair, son of Joseph and Sarah Adair, born Oct. the 25th, 1771. He had one brother whose name was John and three sisters, Sarah, Jenny, Suffiah." 		Adair, Sarah or Sally (I2027)
 
5019 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The records of this family are unproven and undocumented and appear to be the passing down of information from Ellen Cherry circa 1950's. I have no verifiable source so far.

2. The following information is from an uncited typescript but is typical generally of most undocumented LDS versions of the early family of Thomas Adair who married Rebecca Brown. Many other statements within this typescript have proven to be inaccurate. It is often repeated over and over never with documentation or sources. It is a fact that Joseph and Sarah Adair were the parents of Thomas who married Rebecca, but that is all so far. Until proven otherwise, my opinion of specific problems include:
a. No one knows exactly when and from where Joseph immigrated. The name Adair is certainly Scot-Irish. Death dates and locations of Joseph and Sarah are unknown thus far in my research and the dates of about 1820 and 1845 respectively appear speculative until proven otherwise.
b. No one to date knows the maiden surname of Sarah, wife of Joseph, nor where she was born.
c. No one knows the names of any of the children of Joseph/Sarah except the eldest son Thomas, which is from a land deed in Laurens Co., SC. The 1790 census suggest there may have been more than five children. The birth dates on all but Thomas appear to perhaps be contrived or assumed.
d. There is not one record that shows Thomas had a middle name of Jefferson; however, he did have a son named Thomas Jefferson Adair and since he was Thomas Jr., I suspect many have assumed his father had the same middle name. That would be speculative and is definitely unproven.
e. Thomas being born in Charleston, South Carolina is suspicious. His parents, James Adair the cooper and his wife Eleanor, are definitely in Laurens County, SC. When Thomas' son Samuel Jefferson Adair was baptized vicariously for his deceased father in 1877 in the LDS temple, he indicated his father was born 25 Oct 1777 in Lawrence [Laurens] District, South Carolina. Another son of Thomas, George Washington Adair, in doing the LDS endowment for Thomas later that year, noted his father as being born in N. Charleston, SC, but gave no date. In early South Carolina history, Charleston was the location where all legal activity up to the 1780s for South Carolina occurred and most upcountry geographical areas were vague and immense extensions of coastal county names. There is always the possibility that Joseph's service in the Rev. War took him to Charleston where there were battles and that his wife came with him, but there is no such proof of such war service except in the more local area of Laurens Co., South Carolina.
f. For Thomas Adair's birthdate, most every LDS database uses 25 Oct 1771, but I haven't seen documentation that I accept. His son as noted in item e above, states 25 Oct 1777, which may or may not be correct.
The quotation: "1st Generation. Joseph Adair.
"Joseph Adair was born about 1745. He was from Scotland, but lived in South Carolina after coming to the new world. His wife's name was Sarah (Lowe or Long), born about 1750 and was also of South Carolina. They were married about 1769/70, and they lived first in Charleston County, near Charleston, S.C., later moving to now Laurens County, S.C. Joseph was buried in 1820, and his wife Sarah, died about 1844. Issue of Joseph and Sarah (Lowe/Long) Adair:
1. Thomas Jefferson Adair, born Oct. 25, 1771 in Charleston County, near Charleston, S.C.
2. Joseph Adair, Jr., born about 1773 in Laurens, Co., S.C.
3. Sarah (or Sally) Adair, born about 1777 in Laurens Co., S.C.
4. Jenny Adair, born about 1777 in Laurens Co., S.C.
5. Suffiah Adair, born about 1779 in Laurens Co., S.C."

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per family group sheet archive record [of early 1950's] submitted by Enid B. Willardson [deceased], 914 Scott St., San Diego. references "Old Adair and Brown Family records belonging to Ellen Cherry in Nutrioso, Arizona." I have personally seen her research files in 2001 after her death and found no documentation. Other family group sheets of about the same vintage besides noting Ellen Cherry also state: "Fam. Record James Mangum, 915 N. Album, Farmington, N.M.; Fam. Rec of Hugh Richey of St. Johns, Ariz."

2. Old Adair and Brown records as quoted in letter dated 29 Oct 1950 (copy in possession of Kerry Petersen) by Enid Willardson from records of Mrs. Ellen Cherry of Nutrioso, Arizona (who had passed away by 1950) state: "Joseph and Sarah Adair who moved from Scotland to South Carolina in the early settling of that state. Thomas Adair, son of Joseph and Sarah Adair, born Oct. the 25th, 1771. He had one brother whose name was John and three sisters, Sarah, Jenny, Suffiah." 		Adair, Joseph (I2026)
 
5020 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The relationship of this John as son to Francis Harmon is not proven. The following quote is from the notes of John Harmon below: "Among the members of the Harmon family there is no unanimity of feeling as to when John Harmon came to America." Savage (Genealogical Dictionary, p. 357) has the following entry: "In 1635, the Love, Capt. Young, to be transported to New England: Francis Harmon aged 43, John Harmon aged 12 - but no more is known of him." Ferry book continues: "John Harmon of Springfield could not have been his (Francis) son, as when he came to Springfield in 1644, he had (sons) John and Samuel and wife, Elizabeth. Israel Harmon of Springfield, Mass, speaking at a Harmon Reunion, Aurora, Ohio, August 18, 1896, says: "About the year 1640, John Harmon, the first, born in England in 1617, landed in Boston, America, and after a year or two in Roxbury, joined the few under their leader, Pynchon, on the fertile banks of the Connecticut River and was one of the first settlers of Springfield, Mass." It should be noted that William Pynchon was in Springfield as early as 1636."
From the "Great Migration" series of books, which are very reliable, we have the following summary of what is actually documented of the Francis Harmon family:
"Francis HARMAN
Origin: Unknown.
Migration: 1635 on the Love (on 13 July 1635, "Francis Harman," aged 43, "Jo[hn] Harman," age 12, and "Sara Harman," aged 10, were enrolled at London as passengers for New England on the Love [Hotten 109]).
First Residence: Unknown.
Birth: About 1592 (aged 43 on 13 July 1635 [Hotten 109]).
Death: After 13 July 1635.
Marriage: By about 1623 ___ ___.
Children:
i. John HARMAN, b. about 1623 (aged 12 on 13 July 1635 [Hotten 109]); no further record.
ii. Sarah HARMAN, b. About 1625 (aged 10 on 13 July 1635 [Hotten 109]); no further record.
Comments: No evidence has been found that this family arrived in New England."

2. Today's Hampden County of Massachusetts was originally Middlesex County until it was split off in 1662 and named Hampshire County. Hampden County was formed from Hampshire County in 1812.

3. Per Website: accessed 16 Feb 2002:
John Harmon (Sources Below: 14 3 3 43)
Birth:1617/1619 in,,,England (1 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9}
Death: 7 Mar 1661 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (1 11 12 13)
Also known as: John Harman; John Herman
Text: John Harmon 1st, born in England, 1617, d. Mar 3, 1661 in Springfield, Mass. married Elizabeth ___ (b. in England 1617) in 1640.
Text: "Among the members of the Harmon family there is no unanimity of feeling as to when John Harmon came to America." Savage (Genealogical Dictionary, p. 357) has the following entry: "In 1635, the Love, Capt. Young, to be transported to New England: Francis Harmon aged 43, John Harmon aged 12 - but no more is known of him." Ferry book continues: "John Harmon of Springfield could not have been his (Francis) son, as when he came to Springfield in 1644, he had (sons) John and Samuel and wife, Elizabeth. Israel Harmon of Springfield, Mass, speaking at a Harmon Reunion, Aurora, Ohio, August 18, 1896, says: "About the year 1640, John Harmon, the first, born in England in 1617, landed in Boston, America, and after a year or two in Roxbury, joined the few under their leader, Pynchon, on the fertile banks of the Connecticut River and was one of the first settlers of Springfield, Mass." It should be noted that William Pynchon was in Springfield as early as 1636." John 008.
Text: "The original home of the Harmans in England was Norfolk. I had the pleasure of visiting the capital, Norwich, three years ago; and found a number of them still there. Judge H. H. Lurton, whose mother was a Harman, discovered this on one of his visits to England." This is a letter from Governor Judson Harmon of Cincinnati, Ohio to J.L. (James Lewis) Harman of Bowling Green, Kentucky. It is not dated, but Judson served as Governor from 1908 to 1912. In 1912, Judson Harmon was a candidate for President of the United States. I believe that his letter was written at that time. James Lewis Harman was born in 1874 and was President of Bowling Green Business University beginning in 1921." John007.
Text: This day the youngest child of John Herman called Ebenezer was found dead in the brook in Nathaneell Pritchard's yard; concerning whose death there was a search and inquiry made by a jury of 12 men of this town of Springfield how the said child came to its end... they judge the child to be drowned in the brought through its own weakness without the hand of any other person being any occasion or cause thereof. (Substantially the same entry regarding the death 7 Apr 1660.)
Burial: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (14, 15).
Text: With other Harmons he lies buried in the Harmon family lot in Peabody Cemetery, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Ancestral File #: 1G47-C8.
Reference: 18:6/7.?
LDS Baptism: 21 Aug 1894
LDS Endowment: 28 Feb 1917 (1617)
Emigration: Probably 1635 Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (1819).
Text: From "The History of Vermont" John Harmon born in 1617, London, England - sailed from London to Boston, Mass. on the ship Bachelor. He was one of the first settlers in Springfield, Mass. 12 Mar 1998 (20 21)
Text: August 11, 1635 The Bachelor departed London for New England; (Not all passengers are named; however the few that are are as follows:) Thomas Webb, Master; Gardner, Lyon...36; (wife) Gardner, Mary...34; (Maidservant) Coles, Elizabeth...23; Jope, William...40; (If indeed, John Harmon was among the unnamed passengers on this ship, is it possible that the maidservant could be our Elizabeth? Just something to consider.) 28 Dec 1998 22 (23)
Text: "The Love received passengers at London between 13th and 23rd July 1635 to be transported to New England. Joseph Young, master. Only eight passengers besides the master were named on the book: Two names, Willm. Cherrall, baker, aet 26 and Ursula Cherrall, aet. 40, were probably copied erroneously for William Charles and his wife, mother, or sister, who arrived at Salem and were at Marblehead in 1648. Four others, Francis Harman, aet. 43, Jo. Harman aet. 1 2, and Sara aet, 10, and William Parker, aet. 18, are not traced. The remaining two passenge rs were Willm. Browne, called fisherman, aet. 26, and Mary Browne, aet. 26, doubtless his wife. Recent investigations demonstrate that this Capt. Jospeh Young, master of the Love, was of Southwold in England, and married there, Margaret, daughter of the Rev. Christopher Young who from 1611 to 1626 was Vicar of Reydon, the parish in which the seaport of Southwold, on the east coast of England was situate. Capt. Joseph Young and Mary had a son, Joseph baptized at Southwold on 23 Jan 1633-4 and a son John baptized there on the 23 Mar 1635; and these four, Capt. Joseph, his wife, Margaret, and sons, Jospeh and John all came from England to Salem. William Browne, the passenger in the Love, was a son of Francis Browne of Weybrid Hall, Suffolk, England. He was not a fisherman, but served an apprenticeship to be a merchant at Southwold, England and had married Mary Young, a sister of Captain Joseph or of his wife, not exactly traced." Another interesting vessel was the Batchelor of London, Thomas Webb, master, which on 11 August 1635, received Lyon Gardiner, aet. 36, Mary his wife, aet. 34, Eliza Colet, their maid servant, aet. 23, and Wm, Jope, aet. 40, who were to pass to New England, having brought certificate of conformity. The vessel, called a Norsey bark, brought over 12 men. The lasting memorial of this passage is our Gardiner's Island and its inhabitants. (14 18 24 25)
Text: Servants who were both suitable and willing were perennially hard to find. Robert Barrington, Edward Hopkins, and Philip Nye, Puritan associates of John Winthrop, Jr. in London and Essex - dispatched further shipments of servants to Massachusetts in 1635 "for the use of the common stock." Phillip Nye apologized, "We have sent you some servants but not so many as we pur posed." Passengers on the Bachelor of that year included a dozen servants for Winthrop to dispose of as he saw fit. The Bachelor was a tiny bark of twenty-five tons, so the journey must have been miserable. (26 27)
Text: It was Governor Winthrop's thirty-ton bark, Blessing of Joy, that Pynchon used to transfer goods to the new plantation. The Blessing bore sixteen tons of Pynchon's goods on this trip, along with provisions for Governor Winthrop's son. The rest of the bulky equipment and provisions needed in starting a plantation came upriver as part of other boatloads, one of which the Winthrop's BACHELOR brought as far as Wethersfield. Two shallops, paid for by the first settlers, were at the Springfield site, and must have been small enough to have been carried around such spots as Enfield Falls. (28 29)
Text: On the Love there were only eight entered by the port official (names them). Interestingly, of these eight, only William Browne and his wife can be identified as having arrived in New England and even that identification is not totally certain. The Pied Cow had an even shorter passenger list that did the Love, with just four persons recorded. Only one of these, Robert Bills, is known to have arrived in New England and he died within months of landing. It would appear that only three of the twelve passengers on these two ships actually made it to New England. Although it is possible the other nine died during the passage, or chose at the last minute not to make the crossing, such a high proportion of "no shows" is not seen on the other vessels. There is not sufficient evidence to be certain but perhaps William Browne and wife and Robert Bills took passage in one of the other ships leaving at that time, and the Pied Cow and Love never did sail for New England. {30 31)
Text: About 1640 one John Harmon or Harman settled at Springfield, Mass. Some historians maintain that he was the son of Francis, but it seems more probable that he emigrated from England about 1640 with his wife, Elizabeth and two sons, John and Samuel. He had further issue at Sp ringfield of Sarah, Joseph, Elizabeth, Mary, Nathaniel, and Ebenezer. (32 33)
Text: John of Springfield, 1644, probably son of Francis, was a first settler there, and had a house lot on Main Street; where he marries is unknown. He brought a wife, Sarah, and two children, John and Samuel, when he came to Springfield, and had six others born there, of whom were Joseph and Nathaniel. Land Transactions: 1643 Springfield, Massachusetts (34 35).
Text: The first land alotted to John Harmon in Springfield: "A houselot by Grant of ye Plantation with the addition vizt four acres more or less breadth 8 rod length from the street fence to the Great River 80 rod; bounded North by Henry Burt; south by Nathaniel Pritchard. Town Records V. 3, p. 158-159 (36 37 38 39 40 41 42).
Census: 1647; 1648 Springfield, Massachusetts (34 12 43 44)
Text: My ancestry, so far as I have been able to ascertain, were honest, God-fearing men. They were not wealthy, and yet they could not be called poor. The Harmon family, of which there i s a large progeny in America is English, and Capt. Harman (the original form of the name), later Sir John and rear admiral, through his military exploits, served to bring the family into much prominence. He served under the Duke of York. He got into trouble with Parliment once and was shut up in prison. Francis Harmon left England in the Love and came to Boston. The family of three brothers separated, one brother removing to Pennsylvania, another to Maine and the third, John, to Springfield, between 1640 and 1644. It is from John Harmon that Gov. Harmon is descended. When John married is unknown but the Boston records show that he brought a wife, Elizabeth, and two sons, John and Samuel, when he came through the wilderness to Springfield from Roxbury. John and Elizabeth had eight children. It was Nathaniel, with his brother Joseph, who settled Suffield. He was the direct ancestor of Gov. Harmon. John Harmon, the father, was honored with many important town offices. he was constable, town fence viewer, and had care of the highway. The only thing that appears against him in the town records is that he once absented himself from town meeting, for which he was fined sixpence. The ancestral home of the Harmons in Springfield was on the west side of Main Street north of William St. In 1867 the house was removed to East William St. Well content with his allotment of eight rods width of land from the town, John Harmon made good use of his opportunity to provide for his large family with comfortable surroundings. He died in 1867 (Error!) and with other Harmons lies buried in the Harmon family lot in Springfield cemetery. Several of John's sons continued to live in Springfield, but Nathaniel and Joseph took land and were the first settlers of Suffield, Ct which was a part of the old Hampshire county in Massachusetts until 1749. (3 14)
Spouses & Children
Elizabeth
Marriage: ABT 1640
Children:
John Harmon
Samuel Harmon
Sarah Harmon
Joseph Harmon
Elizabeth Harmon
Mary Harmon
Nathaniel Harmon
Ebenezer Harmon
Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: The origin of the Harmon family is less certain. The name Harmon, Harman, Herman, Hermain is found in the Hugenot Records as early as 1549, and in the Registers of the Norwich and Canterbury Registers at various times, but the county from which they came is uncertain. In some entries one gains the impression that the family was Dutch while in other places the name appears to be French. A Norwich church entry of 1549 reads as follows: "Southward 1549 Strangers being householders Harman Cornelius Members of the Dutch church." Other entries show the variation of the name. "Harman wool comber Flanders 1560 wife and three Childre n born in England." "Sept 19, 1571, Charles Harman and others were warned not to disturb the Church or they woul d be turned out." "1571. Cornelius Harman, weaver, 30 years of age and Catherine his wife, 44 years of age. Hollanders having a daughter of 11 years and have been three years here. Came for the cause o f religion." From a state paper we find the following: "Domestic Reign of Queen Elizabeth, R eturns of Strangers in the suburbs of London, 18-20 Dec, 1571. Aleysander Harman of Cologne, Church St. Racheim. Anne Harman his wife of Luke. Same Church. Naturalized inhabitant." "Nov 10, 1571. Corn Cornelius Harmon born in Colleyne Cologne servant, came into the kingdom about six years ago. Dutchman." "Sept 1588. Harmans Dierich, cobbler, A householder, dutchman." The above quotations were taken from "The Walloons and their Church at Norwich." The following are taken from the Registers of the Church of the Strangers at Canterbury: "April 22, 1630. Marriages Jacque Du Miny... and Marie Hermain daughter of Andrew Hermain also of Canterbury." "May 4, 1690. Baptism, - Anne daughter of Pierre Ferre witness Jaques Herman." These entries do not show conclusively the country in which the Harmon family originated, but they do indicate that members were in England from the beginning of the Hugenot exodus from the continent. They also seem to show that the Harmon and Ferry families were acquainted in England (although the 1690 date is considerably later than both John Harmon and Charles Fer ry emigrated).
BIOGRAPHY: John settled first probably at Boston; then later at Roxbury, Massachusetts. Roxb ury was an adjoining settlement near Boston. The principal founder of Roxbury was William Pynchon. It was a religious community. Pynchon was the first signer of the church covenant.
BIOGRAPHY: About 1636: Pynchon left Roxbury and with a company led by Rev. Thomas Hooker and Rev. Samuel Stone. Thomas Hooker was from the community of New Towne (now Cambridge), Massachusetts to Hartford, Connecticut where he, along with Stone, would become the leader of the settlement there. They went southward. Pynchon's group settled at the junction of the Agawam and Connecticut rivers at what is now the city of Springfield.
BIOGRAPHY: 1640: It is unknown just when or where John Harmon and Elizabeth were married. The marriage possibly took place at Roxbury, but I have found no record. It is known that they were married and had two children before they arrived in Springfield Elizabeth's maiden name is unknown at this time.
BIOGRAPHY: The Harmon Name by John F. Harmon, D.D. Louisville, Illinois: "The name Harmon is older than the Christian era. The name throughout history has passed many translations. In Greek it is Armineos. In Latin, it is Arminius. In French it is Armand. In German, it is Herman or Hermann. In Dutch it is Hermans, Hermanson, or Von Herman; In Roman history it is Armin. In English, the name is Harman or Harmon; but the name is the same everywhere with the variations growing out of different translations. The name Herman appears first in the tribal history of ancient Germany nineteen years before the birth of Christ, deep back in the great German forest, a child was born who was destined to be known throughout all history as the German Liberator (or the George Washington of the German empire). In his honor, tho usands of Germans have christened their sons Herman. The first Herman sprang of the tribe of Cherusci, which historians tell us, was of Aryan stock which had come up out of the Asiatic cradle land of the races. The Cherusci tribe inhabited what is now Hanover and Brunswick; another historian says their domain reached "Seale and the Elbe northward to Aller, westward to the Wese, and southward to the Thuringian forest; while another writer locates them in the Harz mountain. Germany, at that time, was one vast mighty forest so deep and dark that the Romans regarded it with a supersition and dread. These wild woods were so plentiful in buffalo, bison, elk, bear, boars, and wolves and other game that the wild tribes lived by hunting. The Greeks declared the Germans the "most long-lived people." They were a wide, strong-chested people, often standing seven feet tall; fair skin, yellow hair, eyes of blue, bold and piercing. Seldom has the human race produced men with more powerful bodies, nor with greater strength and nimbleness of action. Infants, at birth, were dipped in cold water, and this cold bath was kept up through life by both sexes, as a strength renewer. To these denizens of the wildwood, their deep, silent, mysterious forests were sacred. Through the solitude and my sterious whisperings of the forest, they worshiped the unseen. History tells us that Herman, the child of the forest, grew to be a handsome, athletic youth of noble descent and irreproachable life and gifted with eloquence. While yet a youth, Herman went to Rome. some say that he, a Prince of his tribe, was carried hostage to Rome as Daniel was carried to Babylon. Others say he went of his own free will. Be that as it may, we know he went to Rome, lear ned the Latin language, secured Roman citizenship, joined the Roman Army, made himself so efficient in the arts of War and so heroic in battle that he won a Knighthood from the great Agustus Caesar, king of the nations. He won much favor with Augustus, and soon became Commander of the Rear Guards of the Iron Legions under Varus. This was at the height of Rome's power when the Iron Legions had won dominion over all nations. But no honors or favors which Augustus could bestow upon this brilliant young German could lessen his loyalty to his own, then enslaved, people. When he had perfected himself in Roman military tactics and learned th e secrets by which Rome had controlled the world, he returned to his own tribe, and like Gideon of old, he sent secret runners through all the wild forests calling the tribes together, and when they came, hid away in the darkness of the great forests, he marshalled them by night into an Army and trained them in all the military tactics of Rome. He set about laying plans for the deliverance of his people. Quinctilius Varus, the confidential friend of Augustus, was at that time, with a mighty army, trying by "grinding taxes," death penalties for sligh t offences and a "frightful harshness" to crush the spirit of the German people over whom h e was then Governor, 6 A.D. to 9 A.D. Herman laid his plans with the keenest strategy; no trapper could have excelled his strategy and caution. He wisely chose his own battleground - a swamp in the great forest closely surrounded by mountains. Around the edge of this impassable swamp he felled trees liward and so sharpened the limbs as to make a check as to marching, after the fashion of our late barbed wire entanglements. Having completed all his plans, he returned unsuspected to Varus to his post as Commander of the Rear Guard of the Roman Army . He returned with the news that some of the back tribes of the Germans were in rebellion an d urged Varus to go at once and conquer them. Thus in 9 A.D. when Herman was but twenty-eight years old he took Varus with the Three Iron Legions, consisting of 30,000 picked men, out of their fort, and claiming that he knew a short-cut through the mountains, he led them as far as the Teutoberg Forest, near the present Detnold. Then Herman slipped away and joined his own German army. When the Roman Army had reached the place chosen by Herman for the battle, they marched in a long line with luggage and baggage. Suddenly thousands of Germans from th eir hiding places poured in upon them like a rush of mighty floods; the German war-cry was like seven thunders and the air was full of arrows, Spears, stones, and battle axes. The charg ing Germans looked like giants. The heavens joined forces with Herman, a terrific storm seized the forest; trees swayed like charging armies; water fell in torrents; mountain streams leaped at once to over-flowing banks; lightenings lit the gloom and thunder trumpeted on the ch arging giants. The Romans, loaded with baggage and wearied by marching, became panic stricken, but soon rallied and formed in masses but the battle went against them. Herman had purposely persuaded Varus to send out large foraging parties. These were all at once cut down. The battle continued until dark. Then the Romans huddled together and during the night threw up shallow breast works but they were out of food and surrounded by their enemy. Their only hope was in flight, so burning all their baggage, they began their retreat, but were cut off on every side, and becoming bewildered again in the Teutberg Forest, and hemmed in by the Detmold mountains, fearful slaughter followed. The second night the remnant fortified themselves, but on the third day their retreat was cut off and they were annihilated. Few escaped. Varus, seeing his great loss, fell, like Saul in Gilboa, upon his own sword and died, and the other officers did the same. When news of this fearful destruction of the Roman Army reached Rome, the populace was filled with terror. Even the great Augustus Caesar moaned for days, like one bereft of reason, and cried, "Varus, give me back my Legions!" History says that Herman was the only one who ever attacked Rome at the height of her power. But Herman did it and not only won one of the greatest victories of ancient wars, but completely annihilated the Iron Legions, the greatest pride that tome ever marshalled, frightened her Generals to suicide, threw the greatest of Caesars into hysterics and "so great was the universal terror that the Romans refused to serve" in their own armies for defense, until forced under pain of death. Herman cut off the head of Varus and sent it to Marbod, the Chief of the German tribe who had not joined him in battle; he sent it to remind Marbod of his duty; but Marbod did not receive the head with favor, but at once sent it to the Emperor Augustus with a friendly message of sympathy; so Herman met him in a decisive battle and drove Marbod from his tribe and the country. He fled to refuge with the Romans. Rome stirred her world-wide kingdom to gather an army for defense, supposing that Herman would march his army at once on Rome, but history tells us that Herman, after his victory, "offered sacrifices to the gods to whom he consecrated the booty, the slain, and the chief prisoners," and then satisfied himself by destroying all Roman roads and forts as far as the Rhine. (Harmon 153)
Death: 1661: 4 March. John Harmon prepared his will in the presence of Elizur Holyoke and Jo hn Lumbard. In 1663, John Lombard witnessed sale of land from Widdow Elizabeth Harmon to son -in-law, Charles Ferry. This is a name (John Lombard/Lumbard) we should pay attention to fo r possible relationships.
Death: 1661: 7 Mar: John Harmon died at Springfield; age 43. "John Harmon of Springfield, deceased, who died the 7th day of March 1660/61."
Death: He is reportedly buried in the old Peabody Cemetery in the center of Springfield, where in 1848 all remains of the old burying grounds in downtown Springfield were removed to the present Springfield Cemetery which is known as the Peabody Cemetery. There is a plot in the Springfield (Peabody) cemetery is the last plot in Row 1, identified in Cemetery Records a s #1-111. To the right of #1-111 is a plot approximately 20' x 20' containing the following marker: "Within these four monuments are the remains of Unknown Dead removed from the Old Burial Places in 1848." This plot is adjacent to the only Harmon stone remaining - -that of John 3rd (1678-1742) and his family.
Death: 1661: 13 May Will of John Harmon recorded in Probate Court records. An inventory of his estate was later taken by Henry Burt and Nathaniel Ely.
Death: Film: 879, 189 Massachusetts Probate Court Hampshire County Title: Probate Records, 1660-1916 Volume 11 1767-1777.
Death: The will & Testament of John Harman of Springfield deceased who died the 7th Day of March 1660/1661: Know all whom this may concern that John Harman of Springfield being sick and weak in body, but of ready memory and understanding, being requested on the 4th day of March 1660/1661 to settle his worldly affairs, did refuse to dispose of any thing perticularly, but said he wo uld leave all that he had into his wive's hand for he said she is a tender mother, therefore she should have the disposal of all. This was spoke by the said John Harman the day above mentioned being two days before his death: Witnesses whereunto were: Elizur Holyoke and John X Lumbard (His mark) Recorded May 13th 1661.
LAND: The land first alotted to John Harmon in Springfield is described in the town records to have been:..." a house lot by Grant of ye Plantation with the addition vizt four acres more or less Breadth 8 rod Length from the Street Fence to the Great River 80 rod bounded Nort h by Henry Burt South by Nathaniel Pritchard." (Town Records V.3 pg. 158 & 199 - no date is affixed to this entry.) His home lot was located on the west side of the street between th e present State and Mill Streets. 1644: 16 May "for raysings of 20 pounds in part payment for ye Indian Purchase of ye Plantation" John Harmon was assessed 8 shillings 10 pence. This is the first mention of John Harmon in the records; so he must have been granted land either in 1641 or 1643 with the latter date seeming more logical because of the assessment date. Spring 1644 "It is ordered that those lotts from Roger Prichards downward shall have their 2nd allotments below Aggawan River mouth - every man to have 5 acres apiece to run in length 80 rods their lottsto abutt against ye greate river." 1646: In 'a rate for ye raysinge of 30 pounds for the purchase of the lands of the Plantation 1646.' John Harmon is assessed 9s, 2d on the 33 acres of land. 1645: After ten years or so of communal living, the residents of Springfield voted in 1645 to distribute the land to individual people as farm lots. The ability of the original plantin g grounds to support an increased population had reached its limit, and the sons of many of t he original settlers were reaching maturity and required their own farms. Thus the meadow la nds were given to the residents of the southern end of the original downtown Springfield settlement. 1645-7: 1645-7 For two years after these grants in the "long meadow," the new owners prepared the area for agriculture. Lots were laid out and fences were begun. Despite the ideals of being a close-knit and religious-minded community, fences soon proved necessary to keep pea ce, as wandering swine and cattle damaged neighbor's crops. The meadows were dotted with wil d cranberry bogs, ponds, and swamps and because of the low-lying nature of the land it was su bject to flooding. 1648: Many of the Springfield inhabitants had shown a strong preference for the long meadow and requested permits to surrender the planting ground upon the river-bank and to take lands back upon the next plantation. This request was granted in 1648. Three years after, the l ands were apportioned at Pecowsic and Mill river as follows: Benj. Cooley 1st who hath 3 acres Anthony Dorchester2nd4 acres Widow Bliss3rd3 acres Roger Prichard & John Lumbard 4th1 acres Nath Prichard 5th 4 acres John Harmon 6th2 acres 1649: 12 Feb. John Harman was granted land; the record stating: 'It is ordered ye Geo. Colt on and Thomas Cooper who is ye Towne treasures should with yr best discretion lay out the sev erall parcells of Meadow granted ye last yeare to Henry Burt 4 acres; Tho. Mirick 4 acres, Al ex. Edwards 4 acres, Jno. Harmon 4 acres, In ye Longe meadow over ye Brooke.' Lots were lai d out and fences begun to keep wandering swine and cattle from damaging neighbors crops. Th e first house was built in the meadows in 1649. Most lot owners already had homes in Springf ield and the meadows were subject to flooding. 1651: 22 Jan John Harman was grantee of lot 6, two and one-half acres 'on Pacowick.' (Se e 1648). 1654: 8 Feb. These parsells of meadow commonly called by the name of Wattchnett was grante d these inhabitants as followeth, vis. John Harman 3 acres,' etc. He also received a grant of land "over ye mill river" containing 3 acres. He also received other grants of land.This will was made 4 Mar 1661, three days prior to John's death on 7 Mar 1661. Witnessed by John Lombard and Elizur Holyoak. Recorded 13 May 1661. It also includes an inventory of his estate. Although John Harmon was buried in Springfield, MA; this monument is in the Suffield, CT cemetery where it was erected by Israel Harmon, a descendant, in honor of Joseph and Nathaniel Harmon as the founders of Suffield. There is no monument in Springfied. Although this claims Francis to be John's father, it is only as correct as the submission - which is not at all.
Footnote sources:
1. Title: Harmon Genealogy (the) Author: Artemas C. Harmon Publication: Gibson Bros, Inc. Washington DC 1920 Page: pg. 159.
2. Note: Photocopy Cheryl Bill's file (purple book) My line only photocopied John 019.
3. Title: Charles Ferry Family in America (The) Author: Ferry, Edward M. Page: pg. 10-12: See also Misc File 002.
4. Note: It is questionable that the 12 year old John in 1635 in the Ship Love, would have been old enough to be the John who came to Springfield 1644 with a wife and two children. Many records give 1617 as John's birthdate. Love's passenger would have been born in 1623.
5. Title: Harman-Harmon Genealogy And Biography Author: John William Harman Publication: Parsons, West Virginia 1928 Call Number: 929.273 H227hh.
6. Note: Photocopy: John 018. Discusses original home of Harmons as Norfolk, England.
7. Title: International Genealogical Index (Ordinance Information) Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Page: Batch # po13841 Source: Book 942.25/T1 V26T.
8. Note: Extracted birth/christening records for Ticehurst, Sussex, England give a POSSIBLE, although NOT PROVEN that this is our John, ...date and place of birth as 28 Jan 1617 in Ticehurst, Sussex, England. Father: John Harman; no mother listed. PLEASE DO NOT JUST ASSUME THIS IS OUR JOHN'S BIRTH RECORD!
9. Title: Ancestry of Lydia Harmon 1755-1836 Wife of Joseph Waterhouse of Standish, Maine Author: Walter Goodwin Davis Publication: Stanhope Press; Boston, MA 1924 Page: john002; pg. 2.
10. Note: Explores possible ancestors for her John Harmon who was the founder of the Wells-Scarboroug h branch of the family. Gives good info about several John's and helps eliminate Francis as father of our John of Springfield.
11. Title: Massachusetts Probate Court Records of Hampshire County Probate Records 1660-1916 Vol II Call Number: film 879,189 Page: john001.
12. Title: Colonial Justice in Western Massachusetts: The Pynchon Court Records 1639-1702 Author: Smith, Joseph H. Publication: Massachusetts. Harvard University Press.
13. Note: Did John also drown? Later in that same entry it states in this book that The will and inventory of the estate of John Harman of Springfield who died March 7, 1660/61 are ommitted. I did find them (see Citation 2), but no reference that could be called substantially the same entry as that for the death of the child Ebenezer.
14. Title: Dow, Brown and Allied Families Author: Dow, Harriet B. Publication: The American Historical Company, Inc. New York. 1929 Call Number: John013 Page: pg. 155.
15. Note: Good burial info; but she has 3 John's as one, so use caution with her info on John.
16. Title: TIB Index Bureau Author: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Publication: Temple Records Page: John004: TIB 20,178 Bk C-2; pg. 649.
17. Note: Although this record gives Francis as the father of John, there is no proof that this is so . Many early researchers assumed this because of someone's faulty assumption. (CAB) We found an earlier baptismal date also on IGI.
18. Title: Correspondence Page: VJyizit@aol.com; cueball@uts.cc.utexas.edu.
19. Note: Jan Williamson and Jon Harmon both sent this information. Photocopy John009
20. Title: Internet Page: http://www.primenet.com~langford/spls/635ne004.htm#Bachelor.
21. Note: Ships to America - The Bachelor, 1635 Photocopy: John011.
22. Title: Shipwrights, Fishermen, Passengers from England Page: pg. 26-27.
23. Note: Information on passengers of The Love, and The Bachelor. Photocopy John012. It is my personal feeling that John Harmon was one of the 12 men aboard the Bachelor. (Later, the ship Bachelor, was used to transport supplies down the Connecticut River to Springfield, MA where John settled.)
24. Title: Coming Over. Migration and communication between England and New England in the Seventeenth Century Author: Cressy, David Publication: Cambridge University Press Call Number: John 015 Page: pg. 56. 25. Note: For more information on the Bachelor, see Winthrop Papers, vol 3, p. 203-206. CHECK THIS OUT.
26. Title: William Pynchon, Merchant and Colonizer 1590-1662 Author: McIntyre, Ruth A. Publication: Connecticut Valley Historical Museum. Springfield, MA 1961 Page: pg. 13
27. Note: More evidence leaning toward the Bachelor.
28. Title: Great Migration Newsletter Author: Great Migration Study Project Publication: 101 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116 Call Number: John 017 Page: Volume 7 no. 4.
29. Note: Study shows the Ship Love probably never sailed for New England.This is an indepth study of a ll passenger ships and passengers of 1635 and it is well researched and documented.
30. Title: History and Genealogy of the Will Harmon Family Author: Harmon, Gordon Stewart Call Number: John 020 Page: pg. 10
31. Note: Suggests that John emigrated from England in 1640 with family. This book explores many early Harmon settlers in New England.
32. Title: History of Suffield in the Colony and Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England 1660-1 749 Author: Sheldon, Hezekiah Spencer Publication: Clark W. Bryan Company Call Number: 974.62/S2 H2 Page: pg. 33.
33. Note: Names John's wife as Sarah.
34. Title: Springfield 1636-1886 History of Town and City Author: Green, Mason A. Publication: Springfield, Massachusetts, 1888 Call Number: 974.426/si H2g Page: V. 2 .
35. Note: first allottment to John 022 Map showing grants John 023; Pynchon fort.
36. Title: Long Meddowe 1636-1716 (The) Call Number: http://www.longmeadow.org/ourtown/history.htm Page: John 025.
37. Note: Long Meadow is located at the confluence of the Agawam and Connecticut Rivers. Pynchon chos e it as the ideal place for his fur-trading business and religious community. It was above E nfield Falls and safe from enemy warships. It provided water access to the Berkshires and th e greatly desired beaver. There was enough meadow to support farms and cattle. After a tent ative agreement with the Agawam Indians, to purchase some of the land, Pynchon returned to Bo ston and Roxbury to recruit settlers.
38. Title: Genealogical and Family History of Western New York Vol 2 Call Number: Film 60446620 Page: John 005 Text: John Harmon settled in Springfield in 1643, and was granted land, February 12, 1649, the record saying: "It is ordered ye Geo. Colton and Thomas Cooper who is ye Towne treasurer should with yr best discretion lay out the severall parcells of Meadow granted ye last yeare, to Henry Burt, 4 acres, Tho. Mirick 4 acres, Alex Edwards 4 acres, Jno. Harman 4 acres in ye Longe meadow over ye Brooke." The first land alotted to John Harmon in Springfield: "A houselot by Grant of ye Plantation with the addition vizt four acres more or less breadth 8 rod length from the street fence to the Great River 80 rod; bounded North by Henry Burt; south by Nathaniel Pritchard. Town Records V. 3 p. 158-159. In 1646, he was charged "a rate of 30 pounds for the purchase of the lands of the Plantation. " He was assessed 9s,2d on thirty-three acres of land. January 22, 1651, John Harmon was grantee of lot 6, two and one-half acres "on Pacowick." February 8, 1654 thease parsells of meadow commonly called by the name of Wattchnett was granted these inhabitants as followeth, vid: John Harman 3 acres, etc. He also received grants of land "over ye mill river" containing 3 acres in 1655.
39. Title: John & Elizabeth Harmon of Springfield, Massachusetts & Their Associates Author: Bills, Cheryl Harmon (bean) Page: John 022
40. Note: Compilation of land grants in Springfield
41. Title: Town Into City: Springfield, Massachusetts, and the Meaning of Community, 1840-1880 Author: Frisch, Michael H. Publication: Harvard University Press Call Number: US/Can 974.426/51 H2f Page: pg. 10; photocopy John 024
42. Note: Map showing river, marsh, wood lots, etc.
43. Title: Harmon Family in New England Author: Judson Harmon, Governor of Ohio Publication: This is a newspaper article when he was running for President of the USA Call Number: john003
44. Note: Keep in mind this text is for political purposes."

BIOGRAPHY:
1. The book "The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography," v. 13, p. 279, entry for Judson Harmon (b. 1846): "His first American ancestor was Francis Harmon, who emigrated from England to Boston, Mass., in 1636; his son John, was one of the founders of Springfield, Mass., and Suffield, Conn.; his son Nathaniel, married Mary Skinner; their son Samuel, married Deborah Winchell (etc.)"

BURIAL:
1. From the Internet 6 Jul 2008 at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kathycamp/Inscriptions/Page043.htm: Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut Headstone Inscriptions 1660-1937. This list of inscriptions, town of Suffield, was copied in 1934, under the auspices of the F.E.R.A. and the W.P.A. sponsored by the Connecticut State Library, as compiled under the supervision of Charles R. Hale, State Military Necrologist, assisted by Miss Mary H. Babin, Secretary. Hartford, Connecticut, December 1937. Inscriptions, 125-3 West Suffield Cemetery, buried next to each other:
Harmon John born England 1617, died Springfield, Massachusetts 1661.
Harmon Joseph 1st born Springfield, Massachusetts 1646, died Suffield, Connecticut 1729 *First Settlers Suffield.
Harmon Nathaniel born Springfield Massachusetts 1653, died Suffield, Connecticut 1685 *First Settlers Suffield."
[Note that there is a conflict with the burial location for John Harmon. The above inscription is for West Suffield Cemetery; however, the quote above from Cheryl Bills indicates Peabody Cemetery in Springfield - I have not yet seen documentation for a burial in Peabody.]

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per family group sheet archive record submitted by Rhea Ferre Bailey, 3257 S. 1575 E., SLC, Utah. References: "Family temple record, A6B39,A8B35,A4B38, F.F.H.2" 		Harmon, John (I1978)
 
5021 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The Stiles book quoted below has Richard as the child of John (Jr.) and grandson of the original John Skinner. This is contrary to my placement of this Richard as the son of Joseph, the brother to John Jr. I have no good reason for this placement with Joseph except that is how I originally received it from now an unidentified LDS based family group sheet. Further work is needed on this.

2. Richard not listed in the following family grouping by Henry R. Stiles, "The History and Genealogies of Ancient Windsor, Connecticut," 1892, v. 2, p. 688: "Joseph Skinner (son of John), m. 5 Apr 1666, Mary (dau. Wm.) Filley of Windsor (O.C.R.); bought land in Windsor 1666, west side of Broad St., abt. midway of which he was possessed 1684, and prob. res. there. There was an affirmative vote passed by the Windsor Church on his application to receive baptism on owning the cov't, 1679, as follows (O.C.R.): 'Feb. 16, (16)78 (79), Joseph Skinner having never been baptized, desired that he might be baptized, and ye Church granted it, so (i.e. on condition that) he would be tried (examined) concerning his knowledge and blameless life, and own ye Ch. Cov't, and come under dissipline to be owned as a (church) member, and so any others might come in, in like manner, man or womankind. On ye 2 of March there was none that lay any blame on him in point of his conversation, so he owned ye Ch. Cov't and was baptized.' His wife d. 13 Apr 1711 (East Windsor Church Records); resided East Windsor. Children:
A. Mary, b. 22 Sep 1667. - O.C.R.
B. John, who d. 1704. - 'Loomis Geneal.' [Kerry's note: this appears to be a misprint of 1740 for death date - confirm from Loomis book.]
C. Elizabeth, b. 23 Jun 1669. - O.C.R.
D. Joseph, b. (prob.) about 1673.
E. Isaac, b. 16 Aug 1691.
F. Thomas, s. Joseph, bp. 23 Dec 1677. - O.C.R."

3. Henry R. Stiles, "The History and Genealogies of Ancient Windsor, Connecticut," 1892, v. 2, p. 687: "Richard Skinner (son of John, g.son of John), m. Sarah Gaine 23 (25) Dec 1702; she d. 18, bu. 19 Nov 1753, 72nd year (E.W.O.); he d. 20 Jun 1758, age 78 (E.W.O); the East Windsor Church Records gives date of his death as 17 Jul. Children:
A. Richard, b. 3 Jan 1703; (per 'Loomis Genealogy': m. had a son Richard; resided Windsor).
B. Samuel, b. 4 Dec 1705.
C. David, b. 21 May 1707.
E. Jonathan, b. 30 Jun 1709.
F. Sarah, b. 9 Apr 1711.
G. Jerusha, b. 19 May 1714; m. Peleg Bill, 1 Jan 1755.
H. Martha, b. twin to Jerusha.
I. Benjamin, b. 20 Jul 1716.
J. Rachel, b. 20 Nov 1718.
K. Mary, b. 12 Jul 1721."
[Kerry's note: Richard's age of 78 at death would make his birth in 1780, which does not fit with my purported birth of 1671.]

4. From the book "The Descendants (by the Female Branches) of Joseph Loomis, who Came from Braintree, England, in the Year 1638 and Settled in Windsor, CT, in 1639," by Elias Loomis (Yale Professor), 1880, v. 1, p. 108:
A. "Mary Loomis, daughter of Joseph Loomis, m. John Skinner of Hartford, who d. in 1650. She d. 19 Aug 1680. Children:
a. Mary, b. 1637, m. Robert Reeve.
b. Ann, b. 1639, m. John Colt.
c. John, m. Mary ___. He d. 15 Sep 1690. She d. 18 Jun 1695.
d. Joseph, b. 1643, m. Mary Filley of Windsor 5 Apr 1666. She d. 15 Apr 1711.
e. Richard, b. 1646."
B. "Children of Joseph Skinner, Windsor:
a. Mary, b. 22 Sep 1667.
b. John, b. ___, d. June 1704.
c. Joseph, b. ___, m. 1st Dorothy Hosmer 1 Jan 1696, who d. Mar 1702; m. 2d. Elizabeth Olmsted 28 Jan 1707-8.
d. Isaac, b. 16 Aug 1691, m. hannah Moore 5 Dec 1716. He d. 31 Oct 1762.
e. Deac. John, b. 1675, m. Sarah ___. Removed to Colchester and d. 27 Aug 1740.
f. Richard, b. ___, m. Hannah Pratt 24 Nov 1708. Colchester.
g. Ebenezer, b. ___."

4. FHL publication "The Skinner Kinsmen. The Descendants of John Skinner of Hartford, Connecticut," compiled by Mrs. Natalie R. Fernald (The Pioneer Press; Washington, D.C.):
"Richard Skinner (3) Joseph (2) John (1) was born about 1673 and married in Windsor, Dec. 25, 1702, Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Burnham) Gaines. She died Nov. 18, 1753, aged 72. He died June 20, 1758.
Children:
-Richard (4), b. Windsor, Jan. 3, 1703-4, d. July 8, 1772, m. Windsor, Sept. 5, 1727, Mary Gillet; she d. Aug. 4, 1789, aged 87.
-Samuel (4), b. Windsor, Dec. 4, 1705, m. Windsor, Mar. 24, 1741, Sarah Ward; he d. abt 1788.
-David (4), b. Windsor, May 21, 1707, m. Windsor, Nov. 20, 1728, Elizabeth Ellsworth, she b. Nov. 18, 1706.
-Jonathan (4), b. Windsor, June 30, 1709, m. July 25, 1735, Joanna Loomis; he d. Feb. 20, 1796; she d. Apr. 29, 1800. aged 88.
-Sarah (4), b. Windsor, Apr. 9, 1711.
-Jerusha (4), b. Windsor, May 19, 1714, d. before 1758, m. Seymour, Conn., Nov. 9, 1734, Luke Day, of West Springfield, Mass., b. July 2, 1706, d. 1791-2.
-Martha (4), b. Windsor, May 19, 1714, m. Apr. 26, 1732, Jonathan Benton, of Tolland, Conn.; she d. before Nov. 2, 1747.
-Benjamin (4), b. Windsor, July 20, 1716, m. 1st Deborah ___, 2d, Windsor, Nov. 8, 1747, Prudence Easton; he d.. Dec. 15, 1768.
-Rachel (4), b. Windsor, Nov. 20, 1718.
-Mary (4), b. July 12, 1721, probably d. unmarried.
-Eunice (4), b. July 12, 1721, m. Windsor, Jan. 25, 1750, Thomas Drake, of East Windsor; she d. Mar. 23, 1786.
CONTEMPORARY Records .
From probate records at Hartford, Conn.
"I, Richard Skinrer, of Towne of Windsor, ... to my wife Sarah Skinner ye use & Improvements of 1/2 of ye Lott of Land on which I now Live, with ye use of1/2 of ye old House for & During ye Tenner of Her Natural Life. I also give Her sufficient Provisions to support her 6 months after my desise comfortably. I have already Given my Sons Richard, Samuel. David & Jonathan their full Portions … Item, I give to my Son Benjamin all my lands ... To my daughters, Sarah, Rachel, Eunice, Jerusha, & to the children of Martha now dec'd.
Benjamin apptd. Sole Executor. Signed, Nov, 2, 1747. Witnesses: Roger Wolcott, Jonah Loomis, Maria Wolcott. Proved July 1, 1758.
From Windsor, Conn., land records,
May 1, 1743. Layout of Equivelent land; Lot 77 in First tier to Richard Skinner, 6-3/4 acres; East & West on highways, South on Jonathan Gullet, North on Richard Buckland (vol. 7, p. 235).
Nov. 2, 1741. Richard Skinner of Windsor to son Benjamin Skinner of the same town. Meadow land bounded West on the ditch that lies next East of the land called the Husk, East on Joseph Skinner, South on Joseph Newberry and Hezekiah Porter, junr. North on my own land, ALSO land 12 rods wide North & South, West on Country road, East on Joseph Skinner, South on Joseph Newberry, North on my own land. ALSO land 6 rods wide North & South, West on Joseph Skinner, East on Commons and undivided land, South on Joseph Newberry, North on my own land (vol. 7, p. 368).
Oct. 21, 1743. Layout of town commons on East side of Great River. Lot 251 to Richard Skinner, 54 acres; South on Jeremiah Diggins, junr. East & West on highway, North on Samuel Brown (vol. 8, p. 21).
Feb. 13, 1748-9. Richard Skinner to son Samuel Skinner both of Windsor, 20 acres East side Conn. River; West on said Samuel, South on Samuel Grant, East on Capt. Ebenezer Grant, North on Alexander Gaylord & Daniel Rockwell (vol. 8, p. 143).
July 8, 1752. Joseph Skinner to David Reed, both of Windsor, 6-3/4 acres laid out to me in the Equivelent lands; North on said David Reed, East & West on highways, South on Samuel Brown (vol. 9, p.130),
Sept., 1752. Layout of the Sequestered land East side Conn. River. Lot 76 to Richard Skinner, 14-1/2 acres 28 rods in two pieces; 1 acre 8 rods in rear of his homelot; South on Joseph Newberry heirs, West on his own land, North on Joseph Skinner, Last on Steadman farm; 13-1/2 acres East of Rockwell pond, North on Mrs. Hannah Wolcott, East & West on Highways, South on Erastus Wolcott (vol. 3, p. 7).
Dec. 4, 1721. Layout of Town Commons. Lot 254 to Richard Skinner, 14-1/2 rods broad containing 14-1/2 acres; North a Jonathan Bissell, East on highway, South on heirs of Benajah Holcomb, West on Simsbury (town line) (vol. 6, p. 23).
April 9,1733. Richard Skinner of Windsor to Daniel Stoughton of same town Lot 254 in the Mile & Half Division (vol. 6, p. 142).
From Stiles' Ancient Windsor.
1711. A memorial dated 27 Mar., addresses to the General Assembly signed by 34 persons including Richard Skinner, Thomas Skinner, and Joseph Skinner, says they are severall of the prop'r's of the Wett Lands on the East side of the Great River in Windsor, and they recite that Oct. 14, 1686, the Generall Assembly ordered a ditch or drain to be made through all the lots from Podungue River, and nothing was done, but so someone Interested at their own charge made two ditches, one between Samuel Tudor on the North and Henry Wolcott on South, which if they were finished and cross ditches dugg thru the Lots would doubtless effect the thing intended, wherefore they pray that all the inhabitants of Wett lands from South part of Samuel Tudor, of Scantick River be compelled to make a five foot drain (vol. 1, p. 540).
Taxed in Windsor, 1729, Joseph Skinner, £75, 14s; Thomas Skinner, £60, 15s; Richard Skinner, £52, 11s (vol. 1, p. 563).
Feb. 11, 1722-3. The meeting house was reseated. Second Seat: Deacon Skinner, Jos. Drake, Samuel Osborn, Thomas Skinner, Wid. Hannah Gaylord, et al. The pew adjoining the three pews: John Rockwell, Richard Skinner, John Stiles, et al.
A letter was signed, 11 Aug. 1741, by Hezekiah Porter, Joseph Skinner, Roger Wolcott, Jos. Ellsworth, Samuel Bancroft, Jeremiah Bissell, Jos. Newberry, Richard Skinner, Abiel Abbot, Josiah Rockwell, Mathew Rockwell, Daniel Skinner et al, (vol.1, p. 564)."

5. FHL publication "The Skinner Kinsmen. The Descendants of John Skinner of Hartford, Connecticut," compiled by Mrs. Natalie R. Fernald (The Pioneer Press; Washington, D.C.), pp. 9-12:
"Deacon Joseph Skinner (2) John (1) was born in 1643 married in Windsor, Conn., April 5, 1666, Mary, daughter of William and probably Elizabeth Filley, not Margaret as on p. 1. It is certain that William Filley left a widow Elizabeth. Mary was born in 1647 and died in Windsor, August 26, 1734. They settled in Windsor, removed to Simsbury, Conn., in 1670, and evidently came back to Windsor about 1690. He died, in Windsor, May 31, 1724.
Children:
-Mary(3) b. Windsor, Sept. 22, 1687, m. 1st Suffield, Conn., Nov. 19, 1685, Nathaniel Harmon, he b. Springfield, Mass., Mar. 13, 1654, d. 1730, m. 2d John Hanchett.
-Elizabeth (3) b. Windsor, Jan. 25, 1669, m. 1st Windsor, June 5, 1690, John Grant. He b. Apr. 24, 1664, d. July 19, 1695. She m. 24 May 12, 1697, Capt. Joshua Willis, Jr. She d. Oct. 9, 1707.
-Deacon Joseph (3) b. abt. 1671, in. 1st Windsor, Mar. 13, 1694, Mary, dau. of Samuel and Mary (Porter) Grant, b. Jan. 23, 1675, d. Windsor, Apr. 15, 1711, m. 2d Windsor, Aug. 21, 1718, Esther Drake, she d. Dec. 28, 1755. He d. Jan. 19, 1756.
-Richard (3) m. Windsor, Dec. 25, 1702, Sarah, dau. of Samuel and Anna (Burnham) Gaines, b. 1681, d. Nov. 18, 1753. He d. June 20, 1758.
-John (3) m. Sarah, dau. of John and Joanna Porter, d. Aug. 27, 1740, Colchester.
-Thomas (3) b. Nov. 15, bp. Dec. 23, 1677, m. Windsor, July 19, 1703, Sarah. dau. of Samuel and Grace (Minor) Grant. Thomas not mentioned in father's will.
-Anne (3) b. 1684, m. John Rockwell, b. May 31, 1671 or 73, d. Aug. 6, 1746; she d. April 1, 1756.
-Isaac (3) b. Windsor, Aug. 16, 1691, in. Windsor, Dec. 5, 1716, Hannah, dau. of Capt Thomas and Deborah Moore; he d. Oct 31, 1762.
CONTEMPORARY Records .
From Manwaring, Digest of the Early Conn. Probate Records.
Deacon Joseph Skinner, Windsor. Invt. of real estate, ₤-02-09. Taken June 30, 1724 by Matthew Allyn, Thomas Marshall, and Henry Allyn. Will dated 13 January, 1715-16.
I, Joseph Skinner of Windsor, doe make this my last will and testament: I give unto Mary my wife the use and improvement of all my estate, both real and personal, for her subsistence during her natural life. I give to my eldest son Joseph, his heirs and assigns forever, besides what I have already given him, half of my meadow on the east side of the Great River in Windsor. Item. I give unto my son Richard the other half of my sd. meadow on the east side of the great River besides what I have already given him. I give unto my son Isaac my dwelling house and barn in Windsor, with the home lot on which it standeth, being about 4 acres of land given to me and my wife by our father William Filley, also about 4 acres of land at a place called Swamp Field. Also a paire of looms and tacklin which I have already given him to carry on his trade. It is to be understood that the abovesd. lands as they are given are to be injoyed by each of them from and after the death of my sd. wife now, and not before. And further, my will is that all my personal or moveable estate that remains after the death of sd. wife, my just debts and funeral expenses being paid, shall be divided as followeth: To my grandson John Grant, son of my daughter Elizabeth deceased, 20 shillings in money; the rest is be equally divided among my now surviving children or to their legal representatives, viz. Joseph, John and Richard, and Isaac Skinner, Mary Hammond and Ann Rockwell. Finally, I do make and ordain my son Joseph Skinner sole executor.
Signed: Joseph Skinner. Witness: Matthew Allyn, Josiah Allyn.
Court Record, pp. 52-4. August, 1724. Will exhibited by Joseph Skinner - Proven (vol. 2, p. 27).
From Windsor land records.
May 29, 1666. Joseph Skinner hath purchased of Tahan Grant 2 acres more or less; North on land that was Thomas Newel dec'd, South and West by John Moore senr, East by the common way.
June 3, 1684. These may certify that the above specified parcel of land recorded to Joseph Skinner he stands possessed of in his own right and it may be confirmed to him according to law. Signed: Benjamin Newberry, Commissioner, Henry Wolcot, Register, Thomas Stoughton, Townsman (vol. 1, p. 188).
April 3, 1683. Timothy Halls of Southfield, Ma to Joseph Skinner of Windsor land on East side of Great River in Windsor 10 rods broad at river and runs Easterly three miles; West on the Great River, East on the commons, North by George Phelps, and South on John Porter (vol. 2, p. 91).
Mar. 27, 1705. Joseph Skinner senior of Windsor for valuable sum paid by Jonathan Filley of the same town to my son John Skinner of Colchester; Land In Windsor near Messengers Farm (vol. 3, p. 8).
Jan. 9, 1707. Agreement about settlement of estate of William Filley of Windsor Between Samuel Filley and Joseph Skinner, senr of Windsor and Elizabeth Filley widow of said William and Samuel Filley to have 1/2 of estate (vol. 3. p. 85).
Feb. 19, 1707-8. Joseph Skinner senr of Windsor to Jonathan Filley of same all interest in estate of William Filley under the foregoing agreement (vol. 3, p. 86).
March 5, 1711-2. Joseph Skinner senior to son Joseph both of Windsor Land on East side of Conn. River "where he has built his house" (vol. 3. p. 144).
March 5, 1711-2. Joseph Skinner senr to son Richard Skinner both of Windsor. Land on East side of Great River where he has built his house; West on highway, North on Joseph Phelps, South on land my sons bought of Hezekiah Porter, East on land I made over to my two sons, Joseph and Richard. Also 1/2 of land from foot of hill which I have given to my son Joseph to run West to the plain meadow known by the name of the Husk. The whole of the land is bounded North on Joseph Phelps, South on Hezekiah Porter, East on land I have given my son Joseph, West on my own land. Also 1/2 of land on East side of Country road besides what I have given him as above. The whole of the land bounded North on Joseph Phelps, South on lands my sons bought of Hezekiah Porter, West on land I have given my son Richard as above, East on the commons (vol. 3, p. 144).
Oct. 17, 1728. Mary Skinner, widow of Deacon Joseph Skinner of Windsor dec'd, in consideration of twenty shillings per annum for life secured to me, quit claims to her son Isaac Skinner also of Windsor all interest in the homestead of said Deacon Joseph Skinner bounded East on country road, West on Josiah Moore, North on Thomas Allyn, South on Benoni Bissell, also 4 acres North on Country road, South on Hez. Parson, East on Josiah Filley, West on Jonathan Filley (vol..5, p. 204)."
CORRECTIONS. [KP note: even though the following note was attached by the compiler to the descendants of John2 (John 1), it also concerns the children Joseph2 (John1). In regards to Joseph, the compiler believed the wives of Joseph 3 were of Joseph son of John2; however, I am currently of the opinion that the pertain to Joseph son of Joseph 2 - more research is needed to confirm.]
A study of the original records of Windsor, Conn., has convinced me that the early genealogists whose work has heretofore been widely accepted, fell into some errors concerning the marriages of the children of Corporal John2 Skinner (John1). There is credible evidence that:
Deacon Joseph married 1st Dorothy Hosmer, 2nd Elizabeth Olmstead, and did not marry Mary Grant.
Richard did not marry Sarah Gaines. She was the wife of Richard (3) Joseph (2).
Thomas. Some doubt is thrown on the identity of his wife by the fact that Thomas (3), Joseph (2) married Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Grace Grant on July 19, 1705."
 		Skinner, Richard (I2336)
 
5022 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The surname Whitehead may be speculative.

2. The probate of Priscilla Loomis was presented in the Court of the Commissary of the Bishop of London for the counties of Essex and Hartford. From the book "The Descendants (by the Female Branches) of Joseph Loomis, who Came from Braintree, England, in the Year 1638 and Settled in Windsor, CT, in 1639," by Elias Loomis (Yale Professor), 1880, v. 1, pp. 10-14:
"In the same Court, on 15 Oct 1625, letters to administer the estate of Geoffery Lomas, of Braintree, co. Essex, were granted to his widow Priscilla.
In the same court, on 6 Feb 1631-2, letters to administer the estate of Priscilla Loomys alias Whitehead, of Braintree, co. Essex, were granted to John Lunt, of Braintree, tailor, curator and guardian assigned of Priscilla Loomys, daughter of deceased, then aged 14 years and upwards.
The name Loomis (with its variations of spelling Lomas, Lomys, etc.) seldom occurs on any of the public records of this period in the neighborhood of London. It does not occur in the calendars of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, or in that of the Commissary Court of London from 1585 to 1650. In the Consistory Court of London there are no wills of the Loomis name from 1362 to 1720, and the will of John Loomis given above is the only one proved in the Commissary Courts of Essex and Hertz.
We learn from the [will of] John Loomis of Braintree, England, died between April 14 and May 29, 1619. He left a wife Agnes, an only son Joseph, and four daughter all married, viz: Ann Warr, Sarah Burton, Elizabeth wife of William Preston, and Jane Pengelly. Whether Georffrey Lomas was related to John Loomis is not known, but it is noticeable that John Lunt who occupied John Loomis' house in 1619 was witness to his will, was also adminstrator of the estate of Priscilla Loomys and guardian of her daughter."

BURIAL:
1. The book "Descendants of Joseph Loomis in America," by Elias Loomis, Berea, Ohio, third (1908) edition, pp. 108-110:
"Here without St. Michael's, Braintree, were laid in consecrated ground, Joseph's father, his mother and his probable brother [or uncle in my opinion] Geoffrey and sister-in-law [or aunt in my opinion], Priscilla... No word, no mark, no stone or brass - nothing whatever remains today, either within or without the church, to show that any of these poeple ever here lived and died. Scarce two acres is the churchyard, yet within this space have been placed the thousands of the parish dead for nigh a thousand years. This ground has been buried full over and over again; interment has been put upon interment, - stone upon stone. All is confusion, - hopeless and hapless...
The records of baptisms, marriages and burials now exist only back to 1660."
 		Whitehead, Priscilla (I2381)
 
5023 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The use of early LDS St. George temple records in 1877 raises the possibility of another son to Joseph2 besides Thomas3 (who on the basis of royal land grants to his father may have beenn born in 1777). I propose an additional son—possibly James3 Adair, born 4 Aug 1770 before Thomas. This is a bit tricky for a couple of reasons, but still a distinct possibility. Let me explain.
One of the enduring research problems on the Utah Adair line for many decades was the ancestry of LDS member Joseph Adair, who the rest of Thomas3's children often identified as "cousin," and who I will for now call Joseph4 (presumably of a fourth generation due to his matching age to Thomas3’s children). Since the whole ancestral tree is quite short at this point, the possible relationship is limited to only three generations including that of the original brothers James1 and Joseph1. Joseph4 has non-disputed and documented birth and death dates/locations of 11 Apr 1806 (Laurens) and 20 Apr 1858 (Southern Utah), but his ancestry beyond the names of his parents was never provided by any of these records or his descendants. He married Rebecca Mangum, which is an early allied family to this line of Adairs stretching back to before they joined the LDS Church in the South. In fact, Rebecca Mangum's siblings Jemima, William, and Mary Ann all married Thomas3's children Samuel Jefferson Adair, Sally Ada Adair, Mary Ann Adair.
In an email to me dated 2 May 2016, Shawn provided the results of auto-sominal genetic testing for two documented descendants of Joseph4 Adair and Rebecca Mangum. Both suggested descendancy through James1 and his son Joseph2 Adair as well as genetic ties to other siblings of Joseph2. The tests were done on Don Crow and Derek Wethington.
Having seemingly established the first two generations of Joseph4 Adair by genetics, we now turn to a different direction to locate the missing third generation. The following set of temple ordinances were done in the same St. George Temple after this mystery Joseph4's death by his daughter Rebecca4 Francis Adair (1852-1908), who married Jeremiah Stayner in 1868 and was subsequently "sealed in marriage" to Stayner as a couple in the St. George Temple on 28 Nov 1877. The day before, 27 Nov., she was joined by her distant cousin John Wesley4 Adair, who was the brother of Samuel Jefferson4 Adair and the son of Thomas3. John Wesley was also now her stepfather since he married her mother Rebecca Mangum, Joseph4 Adairs's widow after Joseph's 1858 death of her father. Since temple ordinance work is gender specific (the patron doing the vicarious ordinance must be the same gender as the deceased individual receiving the ordinance), Rebecca's first ordinance was for an Elizabeth Adair, whose birth date matched exactly that of Rebecca's father Joseph4 -- thus making Joseph4 and Elizabeth twins. In that ordinance, Rebecca listed her relationship simply as "relative" rather than "niece." The next ten sequential names were on her husband Jeremiah Stayner's ancestry (of no consequence to us), then the work on her direct line of Adairs continued per the following with her stepfather acting as proxy on her behalf for her line. Of course, he is also more distantly related as "cousin." The data is listed by individual, date of temple work, proxy, FamilySearch.org film-page-ordinance number, birthdate, and stated relationship as given by the proxy:
Adair, Elizabeth; 11/27/1877; Stayner, Rebecca Frances Adair; 170845-18-285; b. 11 Apr 1806; Relative.
Adair, Joseph; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-296.
Adair, James; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-297; b. 4 Aug 1770; Gr. Nephew.
Robbins, Alexander; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-298; b. 2 Sep 1793; Second Cousin. [Most likely the husband of either Elizabeth Adair or another unnamed Adair sibling to Elizabeth.]
Adair, John; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-299; b. 13 Nov 1796; Second Cousin.
Adair, Allen; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-300; b. 17 Mar 1798; Second Cousin.
Adair, William; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-301; b. 15 Nov 1804; Second Cousin.
Adair, James Newton; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-302; b. 11 Nov 1812; Second Cousin.
Focusing first on those marked "Second Cousin," they are all male and most likely all brothers (and one brother-in-law) of the same Elizabeth done by Rebecca in this batch. The sequential grouping of the birth dates of those surnamed Adair (1796, 1798, 1804, 1806, 1812) also seem to confirm this close familial relationship. Having already concluded that mystery Joseph4 Adair, the only LDS member of this family group, was the twin of Elizabeth, we can then also add him to this family. These specific individuals would then be then be the immediate uncles and aunt of Rebecca, who was the daughter of Joseph4. This being the case, it would have been more helpful if the temple had recorded her relationship to Elizabeth as "niece" rather than the more ambiguous "relative."
When John Wesley assisted Rebecca that day, he would technically have been Rebecca's second cousin if Rebecca is positioned in the prirme "self" spot. Modern relationship charts with a grid of cousinship and how many times removed is a relatively modern innovation, but it does not seem to have been in use in 1877, so "second cousin" at that time was more in the sense of a shared direct line, but with a couple of more or less degrees of separation. Without making too fine a distinction, we can assuredly state John Wesley4 and his cousin Rebecca5 were related as branches in the same tree, and that the connection was at least two generations before John Wesley's generation. The St. George names, judging from their birth years, were most likely the same fourth generation as John Wesley, making Rebecca the fifth generation. For John, as a so-called "second cousin," this then only allows James1 Adair or his son Joseph2 Adair as the connecting generation to mystery Joseph and his daughter Rebecca (presumably 4th and 5th generations respectively).
The ancestral line of John Wesley4, along with his brother Samuel Jefferson4 Adair, is well documented as James1, Joseph2, and Thomas3. We now turn our attention to the ancestry of mystery Joseph4 (and now also of his siblings established above). The LDS Church has a practice in which a senior churchman known as a Patriarch lays his hands upon the head of a church member and pronounces a blessing which anticipates the recipient’s future. It is a practice originating in the Old Testament when Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Israel did the same upon their children. Only one such blessing is generally received in a lifetime after which the blessing is recorded into the annals of the Church. However, Joseph4 received three such blessings. For each blessing, he was required to provide his birth information and parentage. This is the summary of what he reported (see FHL film 392631 LDS "Patriarchal Blessings Index"):
A. Joseph Adair, b. 11 Apr 1806 at South Carolina, parents James and Rebecah Adair. Blessing date 2 Jan 1848 at Salt Lake City, Utah.
B. Joseph Adair, b. 11 Apr 1806 at Laurens, South Carolina, parents James and Rebecca Adair. Blessing date 18 Feb 1856 at Payson, Utah.
C. Joseph Adair, b. 11 Apr 1806 at Lawrence District, South Carolina, parents James and Rebecca Adair.
From this, we can prove the next earlier generation for Joseph4 and his siblings is James3 and Rebecca as parents. From the St. George Temple list, we have determined the eldest child of this couple was John Adair, born in 1796. Assuming an average marriage age of about 25 for the father, James3 would have been born circa 1771. In the list of St. George temple names listed above, there were two outliers in Rebecca5’s tree that have not yet been discussed. Though not absolutely proved, the second of these two St. George names, James, born in 1770, is then most likely the same man as James3:
Adair, Joseph; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-296.
Adair, James; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-297; b. 4 Aug 1770; Gr. Nephew.
Joseph, the other of the two individuals above, is more cryptic since no relationship was recorded. He could possibly be a brother of James3, or even Joseph2. In the latter case, his ordinance would have been an unintended repeat of what had already been done several months earlier on 14 Feb 1877 by John Wesley’s brother Samuel Jefferson4 Adair.
Although the identification of James3 Adair as a potential son and grandson of Joseph2 and James1 appears sound with the use of LDS temple records and DNA matching, some issues remain unresolved:
- John Wesley4 Adair identified himself as a “Gr. Nephew,” which is interpreted to be “Grand Nephew.” If absolutely correct, James3, who was born in 1770, would then be the unlikely sibling (and not a son) to John's grandfather Joseph2 Adair, b. abt. 1745. Additionally, there is already another different James, b. 1752, who married Hannah ___ and had a large progeny of children, who has been identified and accepted as a brother to Joseph2. Considering the large discrepancy in the birth dates of our James3 (b. 1770) vs. Joseph2 (b. abt. 1745), they being siblings is unlikely. This being the case, then James3 would be the brother (or at least of the same generation) of John Wesley4’s father Thomas3 (b. 1771/1777). This then would make James3 the uncle of John Wesley Adair and not the grand-uncle of John Wesley. So, in this case, the reported relationship in the LDS record would have to be considered in error. Possibly, since the LDS temple work that day was on behalf of Rebecca5 (Adair) Stayner, who was the granddaughter of James3, and since John Wesley4 was acting as proxy on James3’ behalf as a nephew, the reported dual relationship may have been shorthanded by the temple recorder as a blended “Gr. Nephew.”
- Another issue is an 1804 recorded land deed in which Joseph2 refers to his son Thomas3 as his “eldest” son. (Laurens Co., SC, Deed Book H, page 22; in 1806, Thomas and his wife Rebecca Brown Adair sell this same tract.) Thomas was born in either 1771 or 1777 (depending on which varying documentation is used, but most likely 1777 based on land grants issued to Joseph2 and his sons after 1771 but before 1777). James3, if his birth date was correctly reported in the LDS temple record was born in 1770, would be the eldest son, not Thomas3. One could say that James3 may have died before the 1804 deed leaving Thomas as the eldest, but James continued to live in Laurens Co. until at least 1806 when mystery Joseph4 was documented being born there. One solution may that Thomas3 was in fact born earlier, say 1771, and that James was born later, say 1772 to 1775 (when he would have been 21).
One last thing to consider is the past historical research concerning mystery Joseph4 Adair, his father James3, and Joseph3 (the potential brother to James3 identified without a birth date in the LDS temple records discussed above):
- Most pre-1990 LDS genealogies include a Joseph3 Adair as a sibling to Thomas3 Adair, but they do not list any James3 as a sibling. They also list three sisters: Sarah/Sally, Jenny, and Suffiah. These early genealogies seem to be copied from two LDS family genealogists: Delta Hale's book on John Mangum and Ellen Cherry records of the 1950s, neither of whom gave any proof for the names except for Thomas, whose line she descended from.
- Early Laurens County Records as analyzed by the thorough local researcher Mildred Brownlee only established one documented child for Joseph and Sarah: Thomas, named as their eldest in the 1804 land transaction. On the other hand, Brownlee, in her study of Laurens County censuses, noted that the 1790 census for Joseph establishes a possibility of up to seven children for Joseph2 and Sarah which allows for the possibility of additional siblings for Thomas3. The fact that one son was named as eldest shows there was at least two or more sons.
- George Addison Mangum, the brother of Delta Hale, was also a researcher of this family. He gave his research to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, where it was microfilmed and can be seen on film 2056025. One of the pages he includes (of which I have a copy) is a family group sheet prepared in the mid-1960s by Miriam S. Adair Covington. She apparently looked at the same St. George temple records that I did since she prepared the group sheet exactly as I proposed above. Like myself, she also assumed a separate child, who she called Miss Adair, as the spouse of Alexander Robbins. She assumed all of their births were in Laurens Co., SC, which I also suppose. She, however, did not recognize that Elizabeth Adair had for a twin the mystery Joseph4, who was not identified in the temple records with the other siblings. Without this crucial link, Miriam did not realize that separate documents proved his parents were named James and Rebecca, which would make them parents of all the children. She also mistook the birth year James3 as 1790 and not 1770, perhaps due to mis-transcribing the recorder’s handwriting. With these two mistakes, she then erroneously assigned James3 as an older brother to Joseph4 and Joseph3 (the one without the birth date in the temple records) as the father of the family instead of James3. To verify that it was Miriam who made the mis-transcription and not myself in regards to 1770 vs. 1790, I confirmed that Family Search's Ordinance Index also showed the date as 4 Aug 1770.
- Who were then did she know that Joseph4 parents werewhich nor that varied from me by listing Joseph3 (instead of James3) as the father of the group with his parents in turn being Joseph2 and Sarah. As for James3, I believe she misread his birth year as 1790 in then completes their temple endowments and sealings to their parents in the London, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City temples from 1965 to 1967. She does make one change listing James3 Adair who I have born in 1770 as the oldest sibling of the group with a birth in 1790. Could it be that I transcribed the date wrong; however, Family Search's Ordinance Index also shows the date as I saw it as 4 Aug 1770 - it needs to be reviewed again. Perhaps Miriam assumed the date was entered wrong at the temple? She does list the 1790 date for the 1960s endowment and parent sealing. In regards to the 1770/1790 transcription error for James3, it would be good to once again look at the original temple record to confirm that date.
- The cousin relationship between mystery Joseph4 and Samuel Jefferson4 is further corroborated by the following family information provided by Samuel Newton5 Adair, the son of Samuel Jefferson4 Adair (who was the son of Thomas3 Adair and grandson of Joseph Adair2 who married Sarah ___). He states: "Luna, New Mexico, October 7, 1919. I, Samuel Newton Adair, will write what I know about my mother's folks ... Rebecca Mangrum [six] married Joseph Adair, my father's cousin."
Summary: The proposed scenario of Joseph2 Adair, son of James1 (the historian) having an additional son named James3, b. 4 Aug 1770, besides the already known son Thomas3 is very likely in light of the LDS St. George temple records. However, if the 1770 birth date of James3 was reported correctly to the temple recorder, then the conflict with Thomas3 being listed as the “eldest” in his father’ needs to be resolved. This also assumes that Potter's DNA analysis is correct, but in an email to me dated 3 May 2024, Potter explains the limitations of what he has done so far with DNA:
"Our earlier DNA analysis made use of autosomal DNA. We explain the challenges of using autosomal DNA for a project like ours in our book. I do believe that we discovered small autosomal DNA segments that Adair descendants inherited from James and Eleanor Adair, and some of those segments showed Native American ethnicity when examined with several tools on GEDMatch. However, Lois and I ultimately concluded that the reliability of this evidence did not meet our standard for convincing proof. By comparison to Y-DNA analysis, autosomal DNA analysis seems squishy -- like the difference between analyzing digital data and analyzing analogue data. Both can be persuasive, but we were more comfortable citing the simple "yes" or "no" results that can be derived from Y-DNA testing. I hope this helps explain our thinking. We do not discount our earlier autosomal DNA conclusions, but we were not comfortable citing autosomal data as evidence in a work like our recent publication."
Unfortunately, Joseph 4 had no male descendants that survived childhood, so there is no possibility of the more conclusive Y-DNA analysis.
One research direction might be to relook at land grants in Laurens County that would help sort prove James3 Adair.

2. Censuses:
1820 US: Note: Ancestry.com boards reports a James Adair listed in Lawrence Co., Alabama. Two census returns are discussed, neither of which I have confirmed as being correct or variants of the same entry. The same board notes: "This James in Lawrence Co., AL is said to be the father of another John Adair and son of Joseph Jr., etc." -- if true he certainly would be a candidate for our James Adair.
James Adair (1,1,2,1,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0 2,0,1,1,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0)
James Adair (1,1,1,0,3,0,3,6)

1830 US: Pickens Co., Alabama, pages 111-112. The first three related families are all on the same page, the next four related families are on the next page, and James Adair (with son Joseph) is on p. 129:
Thos. Peeks, males 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 20-30:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 30-40:1.
John Mangum, males 5-10:1; 10-15:2; 15-20:1; 60-70:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 30-40:1.
Cyrus Mangum, males 20-30:1; females 0-5:1; 15-20:1.
Saml. Carson, males 20-30:1; females 20-30:1; 80-90:1.
Saml. Adair, males 20-30:1; females 20-30:1.
Thos. Adair, males 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 15-20:1; 50-60:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 40-50:1.
Daniel Clark (next door), males 0-5:1; 30-40:1; females 0-5:1; 20-30:1.
James Adair, males 0-5:2; 15-20:1; 20-30:2 (Joseph b. 1806); 60-70:1 (James); females 15-20:1; 20-30:2; 60-7-:1 (Rebecca); no slaves listed even though several neighbors have slaves.

3. I am unsure as to which James Adair the following James may be but it may be this James. Per "South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 14, p. 18, "Laurens District Estate Divisions 1825-1834":
"John Prayther decd real Estate. Joseph Dollar & Hannah his wife $82.50, vs William Dollar & Lyny his wife, $87.03, James Prayther, Archibald Prayther, Martha Prayther, Bryce Prayther, Nelly Prather, James Adair guardian, $261.11."

4. The following is a note from James' son John Adair per http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.adair/1433.1.1/mb.ashx various quotes circa 2003-4 (note the possibility that James may have had a wife prior to Rebecca that died a few weeks after John's birth:
A. "Ann McClure (who had the child by Alexander Adair), Elizabeth McClure (wife of Benjamin Wilson and mother of Margaret Wilson, who married John Adair, son of James Adair), and James McClure (father of Mary A. Bell, who married Stephen Braddock, son of Ann McClure and Alexander Adair) were siblings."
B. "The following web page on McClure, Braddock, Wilson, Adair mentions the above Alexander came directly from Ireland to Laurens Co. (1767)." [Kerry's note: I am aware of Alexander from other notes in Laurens Co., SC, but it is interesting to see him in a relationship with the same family as our John Adair.]
C. "Kentucky: A History of the State," Battle, Perrin, Kniffin 1st ed., 1885. Reprinted 1972 by Kentucky Reprint Co., Murray, KY. [My note: The first part of this biography is confusing. The James Adair who was part of Marion's band was not of Laurens Co. nor was John's father James old enough to have served in the War of Independence, yet we are certain that this John is correctly placed due to the correlation of his birth date as compared with his tombstone and the LDS Temple records as reported by his cousins. John's father James may have had a previous wife before Rebecca if this account of John's mother's death is correct.]
"Graves Co.
"The Adair Family. The Adairs are among the oldest families of Graves County. They came originally from Ireland, and settled in one of the Atlantic States a number of years before the war of the Revolution. The family originally settled in South Carolina, where James Adair, grandfather of Turner Adair, distinguished himself in the war of Independence as a member of the celebrated Marion's band. Late in life he settled in Alabama, where he died about the year 1839 or 1840. His son, John Adair, was left an orphan, when but three weeks old, by the death of his mother. He made his home with the families of his aunt and grandfather, and at an early age was apprenticed to the blacksmith trade, which he followed all his life. He was married in 1820 to Margaret Wilson, by whom he had thirteen children, whose names are as follows: James McConathy, Elizabeth, Jane, Turner, Martha C., Sarah A., James H., S.B., John P., Joseph B., Margaret P., Mary P. and Virginia P.
In the year 1830 Mr. Adair came to Graves County, Ky., and settled in Lynnville Precinct on the place where his widow now resides. He died June 4, 1878.
Turner Adair, third child of John Adair, and eldest member of the family now living, was born in 1825 in Lawrence [sic] District, S.C. He remained with his parents until twenty-two years of age, when he engaged in farming for himself, which occupation he continued until 1849, when he joined a company of young men as daring as himself, and made an overland trip to California for the purpose of engaging in mining. He participated in all the active scenes of that exciting period, and was fairly successful in his quest of fortune. He returned home in 1858, and at once resumed farming, which he still follows. Mr Adair has never married and at the present time lives with his mother on the old homestead."
D. "Elizabeth McClure Wilson [mother of Margaret (Wilson) Adair] is also buried in Graves Co, KY ... John and Margaret Adair are in Beech Grove Cemetery, perhaps Elizabeth is also..."

5. LDS Family History Library book 976.185H2j "Early Settlers of Pickens County, Alabama," by James Dolphus Johnson, Jr, 1992, is a very helpful analysis of land holdings in the said county. It locates the associated families of Adair, Mangum, and Richey in close proximity to each other. The book provides an alphabetical listing of each land holder and the grant date, location, and size of their land holding, its location. This township is typical at 6 miles by 6 miles with each section being 640 acres or one square mile. There are a total of 36 sections arranged in a grid of 6 x 6 with number 1 being the top right with the count going right to left than dropping down one row and going left to right and so forth with no. 36 being the bottom right corner. I rearrange the following listing by survey township so that the associations can be seen in the various families:
A. Township 20, Range 15. The bottom center of this township incorporates the north part of the settlement of Carrollton. We also find "Hebron Church" in the township's center (sect. 16). On modern maps, Highway 35 travelling north of Carrollton rough splits this township east and west.
a. Samuel Adair has two properties. This is Samuel Jefferson Adair who goes to Utah:
i. S9 (Section 9), 9/30/1836, 40 acres (SE corner of SW 1/4 section).
ii. S15, 1/31/1836, 40 acres (SW corner of SW 1/4 section).
b. Joseph Adair has two properties adjoining each other. He is just north of Samuel Adair's first listed property and just west of James Adair's property. Joseph is Samuel Adair's cousin who also goes to Utah. James is most likely Joseph's father who does not go to Utah. Note also he also owns two other properties outside of this Township -- one with his father James and one individually (see B(a) and D(a):
i. S4, 11/21/1836, 40 acres (SE corner of SW section 1/4).
ii. S9, 9/26/1836, 40 acres (NW corner of NW section 1/4).
c. James Adair has two properties adjoining each other. He is just just east of Joseph Adair's property. James is most likely Joseph's father and he does not go to Utah with Joseph. Note also he also owns two other properties outside of this Township -- one with his son Joseph and one individually (see B(a) and C(a):
i. S3 and S4, 11/1/1837, 40 acres each adjoining each other (S3: SW corner of SW section 1/4; S4: SE corner of SE section 1/4).
d. Thomas Adair has one property which adjoins the separate property of Furley Clark and R.(Rebecca?) Adair who are his daughter and wife. Thomas and Furley do not go to Utah, but Rebecca does:
i. S20, 11/10/1835, 40 acres (SW corner of NE 1/4 section).
e. Furley Clark and R. Adair. This would be daughter and mother: Fairby or Pherrely Adair who married Daniel Clark and Rebecca (Brown) Adair, wife of Thomas Adair. The land adjoins Thomas Adair. Rebecca goes to Utah but "Furley" does not:
i S20, 11/28/1834, 160 acres (SW 1/4).
f. John Mangum. His family goes to Utah but he does not. This would be John Mangum "the Patriot." He is just south of Samuel Adair's land in S15. His land directly adjoins that of son William Mangum, son Cyrus Mangum, and son-in-law Austin Hudgins (marries Nancy Mangum). He is just northwest of land of another son-in-law Thomas Peeks (marries Elizabeth Mangum):
i. S22, 9/23/1834, 80 acres (N half of SW 1/4 section).
g. William Mangum, the oldest son John Mangum (the "Patriot") from his third marriage. William marries Sally/Sarah Adair and moves to Utah. His land adjoins the land of his father, his brother Cyrus, and of his bro.-in-law Austin Hudgins. Both pieces of his land adjoin each other. Note also he also owns another property outside of this Township (see E(a)):
i. S21, 7/1/1835, 40 acres (both this and the next piece form the S half of SW 1/4 section).
ii. S21, 2/20/1836, 40 acres.
iii. S22, 10/23/1834, 80 acres (W half of NW 1/4 section).
iv. Note that no date is given but he also is granted 80 in S14 of a separate township (T24, R3).
h. Cyrus Mangum, son of John Mangum (the "Patriot") from his second marriage. Cyrus does not go to Utah and he and his family are found in the 1850 US Census remaining in this same area; however, he eventually moves to Moulton, Lavaca, Texas where he dies. His land adjoins land of his father, his brother William, and of his bro.-in-law Thomas Peeks:
i. S22, 1/25/1836, 80 acres (W half of SE 1/4 section).
ii. S27, 2/27/1830, 80 acres (E half of NE 1/4 section).
i. Thomas Peeks, son-in-law of John Mangum (the "Patriot") and husband of Elizabeth Mangum, John's dau. from his first marriage. Thomas does not come to Utah and he remains in this area for the rest of his life. He is found here in the 1850 census and his wife alone in the 1860 census. His land adjoins bros.-in-law Austin Hudgins and Cyrus Mangum:
i. S27, 11/19/1835, 80 acres (I am unsure in which order the three parcels fit into the map; however, all the land is found in two spots on the map: 40 acres SW corner of SE 1/4 section and a L-shaped piece of 120 acres including W half of NE 1/4 and SE corner of NW 1/4).
ii. S27, 6/17/1836, 40 acres.
iii. S27, 9/4/1832, 40 acres.
iv. S21, 9/25/1844, 40 acres. (This is not land he owned but he acts as Trustee for Nancy E. Bryant, who does not appear related to him.)
j. Austin Hudgins, son-in-law to John Mangum (the "Patriot" and husband to Nancy Mangum, John's dau. from his first marriage). Austin and Nancy remain in the area for the rest of their lives and are found in the local censuses. He had several parcels of land all in close proximity to bros.-in-law Thomas Peeks, Cyrus Mangum, and William Mangum. Rather than trying to sort each parcel out on the map and aligning them to the following acquisitions (many of which added to existing land), I summarize his total holdings as follows: 160 acres NE 1/4 S28, 80 acres W half NW 1/4 S27, 80 acres W half SW 1/4 S27, 120 acres SE 1/4 S27 (SW corner of 40 acres in this 1/4 section owned by Thomas Peeks), 80 acres E half SW 1/4 S26, and 40 acres NE corner NE 1/4 S35:
i. S22 & 35, 2/20/1855, 120 acres. (Note author erroneously identifies this as Range 16, but maps show it correctly as Range 15.)
ii. S28, 2/20/1855, 80 acres.
iii. S26, 6/4/1832, 40 acres.
iv. S26, 2/25/1835, 40 acres.
v. S27, 2/27/1830, 80 acres.
vi. S27, 11/19/1835, 80 acres.
vii. S27, 8/3/1836, 40 acres.
viii. S27 & S28, 10/29/1836, 160 acres.
B. Township 19, Range 16. This township has the small town of Ethelsville at its center. Ethelsville is about 15 miles NW of Carrollton and closer to the Mississippi State line. We only find one family of interest as follows and this land is in addition to other land owned elsewhere:
a. Joseph and James Adair (joint owners). This is most likely Joseph and his father James. They both separately own land near Carrollton in Township 20, Range 15 (see A(b) and A(c) above). James also owns individually land in Township 21, Range 17 (see C(a) below) for which the date of grant is the same:
i. S34, 10/18/1834, 160 acres (NE 1/4).
C. Township 21, Range 17. This township has the small town of Pickensville on its Eastern boundary and the Mississippi State Line for its western boundary. Pickensville is about 11 miles W of Carrollton. The land borders the western shore of the modern lake Aliceville Lake. We only find one family of interest as follows and this land is in addition to other land owned elsewhere:
a. James Adair. This is most likely James, the father of Joseph. James also owns land near Carrollton in Township 20, Range 15 (see A(c) above) and Ethelsville in Township 19, Range 16 (see B(a) above):
i. S22, 10/18/1834, 80 acres (E half of NE 1/4). (Note this date is the same as the grant on the Ethelsville parcel.)
D. Township 22, Range 17. (The author identifies this Township erroneously as 20, but the land map confirms it as Township 22.) This township has the small town of Memphis, AL, on its center and the Mississippi State Line for its western boundary. Memphis is about 13 miles SW of Carrollton. The land borders the western shore of the modern lake Aliceville Lake. It is only about 5 miles south of Pickensville. We only find one family of interest as follows and this land is in addition to other land owned elsewhere:
a. Joseph Adair. This is most likely the son of James. Joseph also owns land near Carrollton in Township 20, Range 15 (see A(b) above) and Ethelsville in Township 19, Range 16 (see B(a) above):
i. S3, 10/18/1834, 80 acres (E half of SE 1/4). (Note this date is the same as the grant on the Ethelsville parcel.)
E. Township 24S, Range 3W. This township has the small village of Cochrane near its eastern boundary and the Mississippi State Line for its western boundary. It is about 18 miles southwest of Carrollton:
a. William Mangum. William is the son of John Mangum (the "Patriot"). This parcel is in addition to land William Mangum owned near Carrollton in Township 20, Range 15 (see A(g) above):
i. S14, no date, 80 acres (W half of NE 1/4).
F. Township 21 & 22, Range 16. Township 21 includes the eastern half of Pickensville on is western side. Township 22 would be the next township south of township 21. William Richey's property would be currently in Pickensville. Even though in the same county, the Richeys at this point of time were not in a township with any of the other associated families since they were about 8 miles away slightly southwest from the main grouping just north of Carrollton. William was of course married in 1820 to Margaret Adair, the daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Brown) Adair. I do not include the physical locations of these parcels within the section in which they occur. The brother-in-law of William, Neal Tilletson who married Martha Richey, is also found in this county:
a. Robert Richey. Father of William, James, and David. Only William went to Utah along with Robert's wife Rebecca (Belton) who died on the trail to Utah:
i. S32 (TWP 21), 1/31/1825, 160 acres.
ii. S5 (TWP 22), 1/12/1825, 160 acres.
b. William Richey. He came to Utah:
i. S7 (TWP 21), 9/17/1833, 40 acres.
c. James Richey. He is found here in the 1850 Census with wife and two children:
i. S8 & S9 (TWP 21), 8/13/1833, 80 acres.
c. David Richey. He is found here in the 1850 Census with extensive family (Census entry may be misspelled as Didama Adair):
i. S7 (TWP 22), 12/31/1833, 40 acres.
G. Miscellaneous notes:
a. I looked for both Moses Pearson and any Carsons associated with the family and found no listings in this book.
b. There are other Adairs in Pickens County and they are listed in the book. They include Wyman (or Weyman) Adair with five parcels with date range of 1832-1834 in Township 20, Range 16, and in Township 21, Range 16. Also included is William Adair with one parcel dated in 1836 for Township 22, Range 14. These may be distant cousins of our Adairs, but not ones with which there is a documentary association at this time.
c. This study was undertaken with the goal of confirming the relationship of Joseph Adair with a father named James Adair as is established by Joseph Adair's LDS Patriarchal Blessing in which Joseph names his parents as James and Rebecca Adair. The close relationship found in these particular land records confirm this relationship especially since they also owned land together. There is one caveat, however, and that is that Joseph had a younger brother named Joseph Newton Adair who was born 11 Mar 1812 (Joseph was born 11 Apr 1806). There is the possibility that the James in the land deeds could be the brother and not the father, however, I don't believe this is the case. The 1830 US Census places James Adair and his family in Pickens County with him and his wife being aged 60-70. To be listed in the census he would have had to have had property. There is only one James Adair listed in the census and the younger James Newton Adair may be the male listed in the census that is age 15-20.
 		Adair, James (I3778)
 
5024 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The use of early LDS St. George temple records in 1877 raises the possibility of another son to Joseph2 besides Thomas3 (who on the basis of royal land grants to his father may have beenn born in 1777). I propose an additional son—possibly James3 Adair, born 4 Aug 1770 before Thomas. This is a bit tricky for a couple of reasons, but still a distinct possibility. Let me explain.
One of the enduring research problems on the Utah Adair line for many decades was the ancestry of LDS member Joseph Adair, who the rest of Thomas3's children often identified as "cousin," and who I will for now call Joseph4 (presumably of a fourth generation due to his matching age to Thomas3’s children). Since the whole ancestral tree is quite short at this point, the possible relationship is limited to only three generations including that of the original brothers James1 and Joseph1. Joseph4 has non-disputed and documented birth and death dates/locations of 11 Apr 1806 (Laurens) and 20 Apr 1858 (Southern Utah), but his ancestry beyond the names of his parents was never provided by any of these records or his descendants. He married Rebecca Mangum, which is an early allied family to this line of Adairs stretching back to before they joined the LDS Church in the South. In fact, Rebecca Mangum's siblings Jemima, William, and Mary Ann all married Thomas3's children Samuel Jefferson Adair, Sally Ada Adair, Mary Ann Adair.
In an email to me dated 2 May 2016, Shawn provided the results of auto-sominal genetic testing for two documented descendants of Joseph4 Adair and Rebecca Mangum. Both suggested descendancy through James1 and his son Joseph2 Adair as well as genetic ties to other siblings of Joseph2. The tests were done on Don Crow and Derek Wethington.
Having seemingly established the first two generations of Joseph4 Adair by genetics, we now turn to a different direction to locate the missing third generation. The following set of temple ordinances were done in the same St. George Temple after this mystery Joseph4's death by his daughter Rebecca4 Francis Adair (1852-1908), who married Jeremiah Stayner in 1868 and was subsequently "sealed in marriage" to Stayner as a couple in the St. George Temple on 28 Nov 1877. The day before, 27 Nov., she was joined by her distant cousin John Wesley4 Adair, who was the brother of Samuel Jefferson4 Adair and the son of Thomas3. John Wesley was also now her stepfather since he married her mother Rebecca Mangum, Joseph4 Adairs's widow after Joseph's 1858 death of her father. Since temple ordinance work is gender specific (the patron doing the vicarious ordinance must be the same gender as the deceased individual receiving the ordinance), Rebecca's first ordinance was for an Elizabeth Adair, whose birth date matched exactly that of Rebecca's father Joseph4 -- thus making Joseph4 and Elizabeth twins. In that ordinance, Rebecca listed her relationship simply as "relative" rather than "niece." The next ten sequential names were on her husband Jeremiah Stayner's ancestry (of no consequence to us), then the work on her direct line of Adairs continued per the following with her stepfather acting as proxy on her behalf for her line. Of course, he is also more distantly related as "cousin." The data is listed by individual, date of temple work, proxy, FamilySearch.org film-page-ordinance number, birthdate, and stated relationship as given by the proxy:
Adair, Elizabeth; 11/27/1877; Stayner, Rebecca Frances Adair; 170845-18-285; b. 11 Apr 1806; Relative.
Adair, Joseph; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-296.
Adair, James; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-297; b. 4 Aug 1770; Gr. Nephew.
Robbins, Alexander; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-298; b. 2 Sep 1793; Second Cousin. [Most likely the husband of either Elizabeth Adair or another unnamed Adair sibling to Elizabeth.]
Adair, John; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-299; b. 13 Nov 1796; Second Cousin.
Adair, Allen; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-300; b. 17 Mar 1798; Second Cousin.
Adair, William; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-301; b. 15 Nov 1804; Second Cousin.
Adair, James Newton; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-302; b. 11 Nov 1812; Second Cousin.
Focusing first on those marked "Second Cousin," they are all male and most likely all brothers (and one brother-in-law) of the same Elizabeth done by Rebecca in this batch. The sequential grouping of the birth dates of those surnamed Adair (1796, 1798, 1804, 1806, 1812) also seem to confirm this close familial relationship. Having already concluded that mystery Joseph4 Adair, the only LDS member of this family group, was the twin of Elizabeth, we can then also add him to this family. These specific individuals would then be then be the immediate uncles and aunt of Rebecca, who was the daughter of Joseph4. This being the case, it would have been more helpful if the temple had recorded her relationship to Elizabeth as "niece" rather than the more ambiguous "relative."
When John Wesley assisted Rebecca that day, he would technically have been Rebecca's second cousin if Rebecca is positioned in the prirme "self" spot. Modern relationship charts with a grid of cousinship and how many times removed is a relatively modern innovation, but it does not seem to have been in use in 1877, so "second cousin" at that time was more in the sense of a shared direct line, but with a couple of more or less degrees of separation. Without making too fine a distinction, we can assuredly state John Wesley4 and his cousin Rebecca5 were related as branches in the same tree, and that the connection was at least two generations before John Wesley's generation. The St. George names, judging from their birth years, were most likely the same fourth generation as John Wesley, making Rebecca the fifth generation. For John, as a so-called "second cousin," this then only allows James1 Adair or his son Joseph2 Adair as the connecting generation to mystery Joseph and his daughter Rebecca (presumably 4th and 5th generations respectively).
The ancestral line of John Wesley4, along with his brother Samuel Jefferson4 Adair, is well documented as James1, Joseph2, and Thomas3. We now turn our attention to the ancestry of mystery Joseph4 (and now also of his siblings established above). The LDS Church has a practice in which a senior churchman known as a Patriarch lays his hands upon the head of a church member and pronounces a blessing which anticipates the recipient’s future. It is a practice originating in the Old Testament when Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Israel did the same upon their children. Only one such blessing is generally received in a lifetime after which the blessing is recorded into the annals of the Church. However, Joseph4 received three such blessings. For each blessing, he was required to provide his birth information and parentage. This is the summary of what he reported (see FHL film 392631 LDS "Patriarchal Blessings Index"):
A. Joseph Adair, b. 11 Apr 1806 at South Carolina, parents James and Rebecah Adair. Blessing date 2 Jan 1848 at Salt Lake City, Utah.
B. Joseph Adair, b. 11 Apr 1806 at Laurens, South Carolina, parents James and Rebecca Adair. Blessing date 18 Feb 1856 at Payson, Utah.
C. Joseph Adair, b. 11 Apr 1806 at Lawrence District, South Carolina, parents James and Rebecca Adair.
From this, we can prove the next earlier generation for Joseph4 and his siblings is James3 and Rebecca as parents. From the St. George Temple list, we have determined the eldest child of this couple was John Adair, born in 1796. Assuming an average marriage age of about 25 for the father, James3 would have been born circa 1771. In the list of St. George temple names listed above, there were two outliers in Rebecca5’s tree that have not yet been discussed. Though not absolutely proved, the second of these two St. George names, James, born in 1770, is then most likely the same man as James3:
Adair, Joseph; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-296.
Adair, James; 11/27/1877; Adair, John Wesley; 170845-18-297; b. 4 Aug 1770; Gr. Nephew.
Joseph, the other of the two individuals above, is more cryptic since no relationship was recorded. He could possibly be a brother of James3, or even Joseph2. In the latter case, his ordinance would have been an unintended repeat of what had already been done several months earlier on 14 Feb 1877 by John Wesley’s brother Samuel Jefferson4 Adair.
Although the identification of James3 Adair as a potential son and grandson of Joseph2 and James1 appears sound with the use of LDS temple records and DNA matching, some issues remain unresolved:
- John Wesley4 Adair identified himself as a “Gr. Nephew,” which is interpreted to be “Grand Nephew.” If absolutely correct, James3, who was born in 1770, would then be the unlikely sibling (and not a son) to John's grandfather Joseph2 Adair, b. abt. 1745. Additionally, there is already another different James, b. 1752, who married Hannah ___ and had a large progeny of children, who has been identified and accepted as a brother to Joseph2. Considering the large discrepancy in the birth dates of our James3 (b. 1770) vs. Joseph2 (b. abt. 1745), they being siblings is unlikely. This being the case, then James3 would be the brother (or at least of the same generation) of John Wesley4’s father Thomas3 (b. 1771/1777). This then would make James3 the uncle of John Wesley Adair and not the grand-uncle of John Wesley. So, in this case, the reported relationship in the LDS record would have to be considered in error. Possibly, since the LDS temple work that day was on behalf of Rebecca5 (Adair) Stayner, who was the granddaughter of James3, and since John Wesley4 was acting as proxy on James3’ behalf as a nephew, the reported dual relationship may have been shorthanded by the temple recorder as a blended “Gr. Nephew.”
- Another issue is an 1804 recorded land deed in which Joseph2 refers to his son Thomas3 as his “eldest” son. (Laurens Co., SC, Deed Book H, page 22; in 1806, Thomas and his wife Rebecca Brown Adair sell this same tract.) Thomas was born in either 1771 or 1777 (depending on which varying documentation is used, but most likely 1777 based on land grants issued to Joseph2 and his sons after 1771 but before 1777). James3, if his birth date was correctly reported in the LDS temple record was born in 1770, would be the eldest son, not Thomas3. One could say that James3 may have died before the 1804 deed leaving Thomas as the eldest, but James continued to live in Laurens Co. until at least 1806 when mystery Joseph4 was documented being born there. One solution may that Thomas3 was in fact born earlier, say 1771, and that James was born later, say 1772 to 1775 (when he would have been 21).
One last thing to consider is the past historical research concerning mystery Joseph4 Adair, his father James3, and Joseph3 (the potential brother to James3 identified without a birth date in the LDS temple records discussed above):
- Most pre-1990 LDS genealogies include a Joseph3 Adair as a sibling to Thomas3 Adair, but they do not list any James3 as a sibling. They also list three sisters: Sarah/Sally, Jenny, and Suffiah. These early genealogies seem to be copied from two LDS family genealogists: Delta Hale's book on John Mangum and Ellen Cherry records of the 1950s, neither of whom gave any proof for the names except for Thomas, whose line she descended from.
- Early Laurens County Records as analyzed by the thorough local researcher Mildred Brownlee only established one documented child for Joseph and Sarah: Thomas, named as their eldest in the 1804 land transaction. On the other hand, Brownlee, in her study of Laurens County censuses, noted that the 1790 census for Joseph establishes a possibility of up to seven children for Joseph2 and Sarah which allows for the possibility of additional siblings for Thomas3. The fact that one son was named as eldest shows there was at least two or more sons.
- George Addison Mangum, the brother of Delta Hale, was also a researcher of this family. He gave his research to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, where it was microfilmed and can be seen on film 2056025. One of the pages he includes (of which I have a copy) is a family group sheet prepared in the mid-1960s by Miriam S. Adair Covington. She apparently looked at the same St. George temple records that I did since she prepared the group sheet exactly as I proposed above. Like myself, she also assumed a separate child, who she called Miss Adair, as the spouse of Alexander Robbins. She assumed all of their births were in Laurens Co., SC, which I also suppose. She, however, did not recognize that Elizabeth Adair had for a twin the mystery Joseph4, who was not identified in the temple records with the other siblings. Without this crucial link, Miriam did not realize that separate documents proved his parents were named James and Rebecca, which would make them parents of all the children. She also mistook the birth year James3 as 1790 and not 1770, perhaps due to mis-transcribing the recorder’s handwriting. With these two mistakes, she then erroneously assigned James3 as an older brother to Joseph4 and Joseph3 (the one without the birth date in the temple records) as the father of the family instead of James3. To verify that it was Miriam who made the mis-transcription and not myself in regards to 1770 vs. 1790, I confirmed that Family Search's Ordinance Index also showed the date as 4 Aug 1770.
- Who were then did she know that Joseph4 parents werewhich nor that varied from me by listing Joseph3 (instead of James3) as the father of the group with his parents in turn being Joseph2 and Sarah. As for James3, I believe she misread his birth year as 1790 in then completes their temple endowments and sealings to their parents in the London, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City temples from 1965 to 1967. She does make one change listing James3 Adair who I have born in 1770 as the oldest sibling of the group with a birth in 1790. Could it be that I transcribed the date wrong; however, Family Search's Ordinance Index also shows the date as I saw it as 4 Aug 1770 - it needs to be reviewed again. Perhaps Miriam assumed the date was entered wrong at the temple? She does list the 1790 date for the 1960s endowment and parent sealing. In regards to the 1770/1790 transcription error for James3, it would be good to once again look at the original temple record to confirm that date.
- The cousin relationship between mystery Joseph4 and Samuel Jefferson4 is further corroborated by the following family information provided by Samuel Newton5 Adair, the son of Samuel Jefferson4 Adair (who was the son of Thomas3 Adair and grandson of Joseph Adair2 who married Sarah ___). He states: "Luna, New Mexico, October 7, 1919. I, Samuel Newton Adair, will write what I know about my mother's folks ... Rebecca Mangrum [six] married Joseph Adair, my father's cousin."
Summary: The proposed scenario of Joseph2 Adair, son of James1 (the historian) having an additional son named James3, b. 4 Aug 1770, besides the already known son Thomas3 is very likely in light of the LDS St. George temple records. However, if the 1770 birth date of James3 was reported correctly to the temple recorder, then the conflict with Thomas3 being listed as the “eldest” in his father’ needs to be resolved. This also assumes that Potter's DNA analysis is correct, but in an email to me dated 3 May 2024, Potter explains the limitations of what he has done so far with DNA:
"Our earlier DNA analysis made use of autosomal DNA. We explain the challenges of using autosomal DNA for a project like ours in our book. I do believe that we discovered small autosomal DNA segments that Adair descendants inherited from James and Eleanor Adair, and some of those segments showed Native American ethnicity when examined with several tools on GEDMatch. However, Lois and I ultimately concluded that the reliability of this evidence did not meet our standard for convincing proof. By comparison to Y-DNA analysis, autosomal DNA analysis seems squishy -- like the difference between analyzing digital data and analyzing analogue data. Both can be persuasive, but we were more comfortable citing the simple "yes" or "no" results that can be derived from Y-DNA testing. I hope this helps explain our thinking. We do not discount our earlier autosomal DNA conclusions, but we were not comfortable citing autosomal data as evidence in a work like our recent publication."
Unfortunately, Joseph 4 had no male descendants that survived childhood, so there is no possibility of the more conclusive Y-DNA analysis.
One research direction might be to relook at land grants in Laurens County that would help sort prove James3 Adair.

2. Samuel Newton Adair in his quotation as follows indicates that Joseph Adair is the cousin of his father Samuel Jefferson Adair. From Don and Carolyn Smith from one of three part writings of Samuel Newton Adair. [When asked who has the original of this, Carolyn referred me to Becky Hamblin [bhamblin79@hotmail.com] to try to locate the original of this; Becky in turn believes Collins Chapman in Mesa may have it since Collins' mother is the granddaughter who hand wrote it for Samuel. It has not yet been located by Becky. The following is one of the three parts [see Samuel Newton Adair's notes for full quotation]: "Luna, New Mexico, October 7, 1919. I, Samuel Newton Adair, will write what I know about my mother's folks. My grandfather's name was John Mangum and he married Rebecca Noles, so my grandmother's name was Rebecca Mangrum, my grandfather Mangum was a revolutionary soldier with General Morgan (one of his minute men). He was taken prisoner with a lot of other men by the British soldiers and they set them on a log and split their heads open, all but my grandfather's and he had some kind of varmint skin cap on and that and the skull stopped the force of the sword and it glanced off and cut his ear nearly off and they turned him lose. He married after the war was over as stated above. Their children are: Cyrus Mangrum, Joseph Mangrum, John Mangrum, William Mangrum and James Mangrum. The daughter's names were: Jeney Mangrum, Gemima Mangrum, Rebecca Mangrum, and Lucinda Mangum. They were all my uncles and aunts. Joseph Mangrum married Emiline Hanner, William married Aunt Sally Adair, John married Aunt Mary Ann Adair, James Mangrum married Jane Clark, my father's niece. I don't know who uncle Cyrus Mangum married. Jeney Mangrum married George Crawford, Gemima Mangrum married Samuel Jefferson Adair, my father. Rebecca Mangrum married Joseph Adair, my father's cousin. Lucinda Mangrum married James Richey, my father's nephew." [Samuel Newton Adair says Rebecca Mangum married Joseph Adair, my father's cousin. If true and they were first cousins, this would mean his father is a brother of Thomas Adair - father of Samuel Jefferson Adair. Joseph Adair who married Rebecca reported his father as James, which means that Thomas has a previously unknown brother named James.]

3. Pioneer Emigration:
A. Per LDS Journal of History, 21 Jun 1847, listed in the pioneer company of James S. Holman, Capt., in Charles C. Rich's Guard organized 17 Jun 1847 and arrived in SLC 2 Oct 1847. In same company are several Adairs with ages and birth dates/places:
Joseph, 41, 17 Apr 1806, Lawraceville, Lawrance, S.C. [probable cousin; Laurens Co.]
Rebecca, 32, 10 Aug 1815, Giles Co., Tenn. [Rebecca Mangum, wife of Joseph.]
Lucinda J., 6, 22 Oct 1841, Itewamly, Miss. [dau. of Joseph and Rebecca; Itawamba Co.]
Geo. W., 29, 18 Mar 1818, Tennessee.
Miriam, 20, 31 Jan 1827, Tennessee [wife of Geo.]
Emaline R., inf., 1 Mar 1847, Mt. Pisgah, Iowa [dau. of Geo. and Miriam.]
Also two Mangums:
James, 27, 6 Jan 1820, Sinclair, Ala.
Eliza Jane, 20, 11 Aug 1827, Greene, Ala.
B. 18 Feb 2006 unpublished manuscript of Norma Ricketts on a book she is working on about the 1847 pioneer crossings:
"The Charles C. Rich Company was the smallest company to leave from Winters Quarters during 1847. His company had three tens, a total of 126 people with 25 wagons. This company brought a cannon as well as artillery and ammunition, 25 kegs of black powder, the Nauvoo Temple bell, and a boat. The ammunition was ferried across the river. They left the outfitting post on the Elkhorn River June 21, and arrived in the Salt Lake Valley October 2, 1847.
Sarah DeArmon Pea Rich wrote of the death of Jacob Weatherby, a member of the Abraham O. Smoot Company. Weatherby was wounded by a Pawnee Indian at the Platte River on June 19 two days before they left the Platte River. He was taken to the nearest tent, which belonged to the Rich Company and died the next morning. Weatherby was buried near the Elkhorn River at Camp Liberty on June 20. "We fixed him a bed and did all we could to ease his pain. He suffered awful pain through the night and the next morning about nine o'clock his suffering ended in death."
Promptly at 6 o'clock on the morning of June 21, the Rich Company fired a six-pound cannon, and the wagons started out following the first hundred. As the company left Fishing Slough June 25, Captain Rich's oxen became frightened and "partly fell on my son Joseph and hurt him considerably and came nigh killing him."
The Spencer Company (Eldredge fifty) passed the Rich Company on June 28. A large party of Indians was following the companies, so Captain Rich fired the cannon twice. He noted in his journal that "all things were safe."
They reached the Platte River on June 29 and waited for some time. There were many wagons in line to cross. On July 2 they found the "Sow" cannon carried by Captain Hunter's company, abandoned on the trail with its carriage broken and tongue gone. The cannon's traveling gear was repaired and the cannon was brought along. A broken wagon axle delayed the company further. On July 9 the Rich Company overtook the Spencer and Hunter companies.
When the company arrived in buffalo country, Captain Rich shot three and the pioneers were glad to add the meat to their meager food supply. Sarah Rich wrote it was "very dangerous traveling through this country, but we were preserved from serious accident. It was a grand sight to see these herds of wild animals, thousands in a group, racing across the prairies. The fear was that they might attack us in their flight."
The company passed Chimney Rock, Nebraska, on August 1 and reached Fort Laramie, Wyoming, August 5. They traded some horses for oxen and cows. Travel was difficult because of the heat and dust. Mary Rich, who drove a wagon with another woman, wrote: "We did so well that we had our teams ready for travel at the appointed hour every day after
that until we arrived in the Valley, as regularly as the men did. We did not grieve or mourn over it, we had some very nice times when the roads were not so bad. We could make the mountains ring with our songs... we rejoiced that we were going to the Rocky Mountains where we would be free to practice our religion."
They traveled through the Black Hills with steep slopes and a shortage of water and stopped on August 13 to dig for water in a dry river bed. On August 21, the company reached the Upper Ferry of the Platte River. Their teams were very weak and an occasional ox died as the company crossed the alkali flats.
On August 26, when four oxen died, Captain Rich left behind the two boats and a wagon, stripping the wagon of its iron parts. John Taylor visited their camp and asked for extra oxen. His company had experienced the death of many oxen. Captain Rich gave him one yoke of oxen.
On an alkali desert, the Rich Company cut blocks of bicarbonate of soda from Saleratus Lake. Later in Salt Lake Valley this soda was used in making bread.
They began ascending the South Pass and reached the Continental Divide on August 31. The company noted wind, rain, and snow over the 7,000 foot pass. On the west side of the mountain there was plenty of grass and water. On. September 2 they met a small group, including eight apostles, returning to Winter Quarters from Salt Lake Valley. Several nearby companies halted and joined in a meeting with the apostles. The officers for the Salt Lake Stake were chosen, with Captain Rich as a counselor in the stake presidency, to be ordained later.
On the west side of the mountain grass and water were plentiful and the teams grew stronger. They stopped a couple of days for the birth of John President Porter on September 4. At the Big Sandy, the company lost another ox, but made steady progress to Fort Bridger, arriving September 16.
The company was slowed by several wagons with broken axles: one in Echo Canyon September 24, another in East Canyon and another a day later. They crossed Big Mountain on September 30. Captain Cherry of the first ten upset a wagon. The company became spread out as it traveled down the canyons. Captain Rich's mother, Nancy O'Neal Rich, became seriously ill. After passing Little Mountain, the Rich Company resumed the proper order and arrived in Salt Lake Valley, October 2.
Nancy O'Neal Rich, mother of Captain Rich, died October 5 in Salt Lake Valley and was buried beside the wife of Jedediah Grant, who had died on Big Mountain a few days earlier. Two babies, Catherine Frost (Sept. 16) and William Harker (Sept. 26) were born in Echo Canyon, Utah. The number after each name indicates age at time of departure from Winter Quarter.
Charles C. Rich Company, Captain. [Adair family in the company:]
Adair, Emaline Rebecca, infant Born: March 1, 1847
Adair, George Washington, 27
Adair, Joseph, 41
Adair, Lucinda Jane, 6
Adair, Miriam Jane Billingsly, 20
Adair, Rebecca Mangum, 32
Mangum, Eliza Jane Clark, 19
Mangum, James Mitchell, 27
C. Per 21 Feb 2002 website : "Charles C. Rich's Guard; Charles C. Rich, Captain; Organized June 17, 1847; Arrived in Salt Lake Valley October 2, 1847; Second Ten; James S. Holman, Captain:
Adair, Joseph
Born: 17 April 1806 in Lawrenceville, South Carolina [old maps show modern Laurens was Lawrenceville.]
Son of James Adair and Rebecca.
Married: to Rebecca Mangum
Died: 20 April 1858
Adair, Lucinda Jane
Born: 22 October 1841 in Itawarda [Itawamba] County, Mississippi
Daughter of Joseph Adair and Rebecca Mangum."

4. Those "called" and listed in the Deseret News of Nov. 16, 1850 of Salt Lake City: "Names of Company and their outfit for Little Salt Lake. Presidents of the Mission: George A. Smith and Ezra T. Benson. Members: [117 listed including] Joseph Adair, Levi W. Hancock, Joseph Horne. Little Salt Lake was the Iron Mission at Parowan and Cedar City. Name appears in same context in the book "A Trial Furnace, Southern Utah's Iron Mission" by Morris A. Shirts, p. 425, where a list of all participants from various sources is given for the original colony for the time period Dec. 1850 - June 1851. Book lists Joseph Adair only in the first source noted below but not the others which makes one wonder if he ever followed through on the call since he is not listed in the other sources and since he is in Utah County for the 1850 census which I believe was taken until spring of 1851. The book cites 5 sources confirming Joseph's involvement: (1) the call list noted above; (2) names of persons over 14 years of age, on 21 Dec 1850, gone to Iron county, led by Elder George A. Smith, who were already underway for the Iron Mission per the Deseret News, 11 Jan 1851; (3) "Names of Pioneers who came to Parowan under the leadership of Apostle George A. Smith...," listed in Henry Lunt's diary, giving male members of the company by name, with the number of women and children summarized; (4) "Elder's Quorum List," a hand-written list of names dated 9 Feb 1851, listing many of the male members of the Iron Mission, their current ages and priesthood callings [LDS Church Archives]; (5) 1851 Utah Census begun 12 may 1851 [FHL film 25540].

5. Censuses:
1830 US: Pickens Co., Alabama, pages 111-112. The first three related families are all on the same page, the next four related families are on the next page, and James Adair (with son Joseph) is on p. 129:
Thos. Peeks, males 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 20-30:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 30-40:1.
John Mangum, males 5-10:1; 10-15:2; 15-20:1; 60-70:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 30-40:1.
Cyrus Mangum, males 20-30:1; females 0-5:1; 15-20:1.
Saml. Carson, males 20-30:1; females 20-30:1; 80-90:1.
Saml. Adair, males 20-30:1; females 20-30:1.
Thos. Adair, males 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 15-20:1; 50-60:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 40-50:1.
Daniel Clark (next door), males 0-5:1; 30-40:1; females 0-5:1; 20-30:1.
James Adair, males 0-5:2; 15-20:1; 20-30:2 (Joseph b. 1806); 60-70:1 (James); females 15-20:1; 20-30:2; 60-7-:1 (Rebecca); no slaves listed even though several neighbors have slaves.

1840 US: Northern District, Itawamba Co., Mississippi, related families from full survey of county census:
P. 136a: Samuel Adair, males 0-5:2; 5-10:2; 30-40:1; females 0-5:1; 30-40:1. No slaves listed.
P. 144a: John Mangum, males 15-20:1; 70-80:1; females 10-15:1; 15-20:1; 50-60:1. No slaves listed.
P. 150a: Joseph Adair, males 30-40:1; females 20-30:1. No slaves listed.
P. 156a: Thomas Adair, males 20-30: 1; females 0-5: 1; 15-20:1. No slaves listed.
P. 157a: William Mangum, Jr., males 5-10:1; 20-30:1; females 0-5:1; 5-10:1; 20-30:1. No slaves listed.

1850 US: Utah County, Utah, Roll M432_919, p. 135:
Joseph Adair, 44, M, Farmer, SC.
Rebecca, 35, F, TN.
Lucinda J., 9, F, MS.
Thomas, 3, M, IA.
Margaret W., 1, F, Deseret.
Mary Adair, 23, F, TN. [This appears to be Mary Reynold already married to Joseph before sealing same year in Dec.; I'm unsure of census date.]
Lorenzo Allen, 44, M, Laborer, GA.

The 1856 Utah Territorial Census was taken because Utah was trying to get statehood to avoid some of the problems that later came. As a result they wanted as many people as possible and frequently included names of everyone in a family without regard to whether they were living or dead. As a result, some of the people listed with the family may not actually have been in the household in 1856. The Adair and Mangums listed included the following heads of households in the Provo and Payson City area: George W. Adair, James Mangum, Joseph Adair (wife Rebecca), Samuel Adair, and Thomas Adair. Source for the following entry is FHL film # 505,913 (index in FHL book 979.2X22u); Ms d 2929 fd. 33, Payson City, p. 8: Payson City, p. 6:
Joseph Adair
Rebecca "
Lucinda I. "
Rebecca F. "
Joseph N. "
Margaret I. "

6. Joseph and Rebecca had several children including a daughter named Rebecca Francis Adair born in Utah in 1852. Many other researchers incorrectly confuse this daughter with the daughter of Samuel Jefferson Adair who was born in Alabama in 1836 and died a year later. These incorrect reports show a marriage to Jeremiah Stayner but some also show a death date of 1848 which would make her married before she died at age 13, which seems unlikely. Also incorrectly shown are other ordinance entries showing unreasonably dated marriages in Alabama years after the family moved to Nauvoo and to the West in 1846. Jeremiah Stayner did in fact marry Rebecca Francis Adair, but she was the daughter of Joseph Adair and Rebecca Francis Mangum. When Joseph died in 1858, his wife Rebecca soon married John Wesley Adair, the Mormon Battalion veteran. Rebecca, the daughter, followed her mother and stepfather and always lived nearby. For this conclusion, consider the following:
a. Ordinance index does report a marriage sealing at the St. George temple on 28 Nov 1877 per film 170579, 431 which is troubling in that the sealing would have been done contemporaneously to her living siblings who would have had first hand knowledge of their sister. There does not appear to be a record of Rebecca in Utah nor a record of an Iowa death with her siblings. If she had not died young in Alabama, she would have been too young to have remained there and not have gone to Nauvoo with her family.
b. See citation above for 1856 Utah census showing Rebecca as a daughter in James' family.
c. Note her marriage is reported per website ; "Early Marriages (1862-1919) in Washington County, Utah: Male and Female Surname Indexes," compiled by Wesley W. Craig, Ph.D: "Jeremiah Stayner, residing Hebron, Wash., UT and Francis Adair, residing Hebron, Wash., UT, lic. and mar. 1868 at Hebron, Wash., UT, number GS 026l,037. [No ages given.]"
d. The Washington, Washington, Utah census for 1870, entry 46, does report the following family living next door to John W. and Rebecca Adair (ages 47 and 55 respectively:
Jeremiah Stayner, 25, farm laborer, $250 real estate, $200 personal property, IL.
Frances, 18, keeping house, UT.
Catherine, 1, UT.
e. Per Online Ordinance Index: 28 Nov 1877 marriage sealing at SGEOR between Jeremiah Stayner, b. 09 Jun 1845 Davis, Stephenson, Illinois, and Rebecca Frances Adair, b. 10 Apr 1852 Provo, Utah, Utah, per FHL film 170579, p. 431.
f. Per Online Ordinance Index: 28 Nov 1877 child sealing of Jeremiah Wesley Stayner, b. 30 Apr 1876 Washington, Washington, Utah and died 05 Jan 1877, to his parents Jeremiah Stayner and Rebecca Frances Adair Stayner with proxy of Joseph Jesse Stayner for deceased son per FHL film 170583, p. 46. Note middle name of Wesley.
g. The St. Johns Village, Apache, AZ 1880 census, pg. 28D, shows living next door to Wesley and Rebecca Adair (born AL and TN):
Jeremiah Staynor, 32, IL, Unk, Unk
Frances, 28, UT, AL, TN.
Catherine, 11, UT, IL, UT.
Joseph, 7, UT, IL, UT.
g. Per one entry in Online Ordinance Index, Frances may have died 20 Mar 1908 at Clifton, Greenlee, Arizona.

7. Parentage possibilities of Joseph per Colleen Gwynn [cghistree@msn.com] email of 8 Jul 2005:
a. "James Adair in Pickens County [p. 255 of 1830 census]: there is a male the age of Joseph 1806 but the rest of the family makeup not sure about since there is a male 60-70 and also a female 60-70 in the house. Then 2 males under 5 with one male 15-20 and two 20-30. Then one female 15-20 and two females 20-30. There are various combinations that can result as far as how it really is and what is speculation meaning more than one family in the household like one, two or three families. And the 60-70 ages ... is he "James" head of house or living with head of house "James"..." [Kerry's note: Thos. Adair is also on this census on page 221 - with two pages per listing, this makes Thomas and James about 450 names apart out of about 11300 people in the county. Sam'l Adair, who we know to be Thomas's son, is onlythree names apart from Thos.]
b. "A combined land ownership shown in Pickens Co., Alabama: James and Joseph Adair 10/18/1834 T19 R16 S34 80 Acres. Then each of them on this same date have one other property individually. But Thomas Adair not until another year later. Of the Adair names we have seen and worked with these are the names with the earliest activity in Pickens."
c. "I may put myself out on a branch that I have to crawl back to the trunk eventually. But in the meantime, at this point, using the census data Laurens County, S. C. and Pickens County, Alabama and also properties in Pickens County, Alabama - I'm inclined to suggest that "Joseph 1806" may be the son of James who is residing in Pickens County, Alabama 1830 census. His age is right and I believe Joseph's family is living with James. According to data in my binder no Joseph was listed separately in the 1830 census Pickens County, Alabama. I need to do some more but there is where I am this evening after getting the results of the 1810 census Laurens County, S. C. in your email. Thanks so very much! It still supports my recent beginning feelings." [Kerry's note: The following is the what I found in the referenced 1810 census for Laurens Co., South Carolina: five Adairs are found in a total of 72 pages as follows; page numbers represent which page in 72 the entry is found. All age numbers are single digit except one (13). I am not sure which 1810 Adairs these fit exactly:
P. 25, Wm. Adir, 001103010002
P. 58, Elisha Adear or Adiar, 32011101100 (13)
P. 58, Benja. Adir, 021011020102
P. 59, Jas Adir, 100102001000
P. 60, Jas Adir, 200102001000]

8. FHL film 2056025 "George Addison Mangum Collection" has several family group sheets. One shows this Joseph Adair as the son of James and Rebecca Adair and indicates source as "Taken from film of Early Provo Church records; Early Church Information Files; Patriarchal Blessings." Date of birth shown as 11 Apr 1806, that he was an Elder, married to Rebecca Mangum. Shows two baptisms: 28 Nov 1847 and 14 Dec 1855; members were often rebaptized in the early days of the Church and these dates appear to be probably rebaptisms.

9. Excerpt of letter copy received by email from Rowland Hinton [hinton12@isp.com] 1 Jan 2006:
"30 Jan 1972, Dear Mr. Price...
"...I have record of five children for Joseph Adair and Rebecca Mangum. Lucinda Jane born 24 Oct 1841 at Itawamba, Miss. Married before March 1859 to Benjamin Brown Crow, then deserted her husband and family and church and joined the "wicked at a gentile camp." Her husband was called on the carpet for putting her in the way of temptation and he later came before the meeting of the church and confessed his sins and asked forgiveness which he received. Joseph Adair had a son Thomas, born about 1847 in Iowa who shows up in the 1850 census in Utah, but not in the 1860 census. Possible someone found his grave and assumed that it was Thomas Adair who married Rebecca Brown, thence the death date of 1856??? Joseph Newton was born 4 Aug 1849 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Adair and he died 23 May 1851. Next a Margaret W. born about 1850 in Utah, and last Rebecca Frances born 10 Apr 1852 at Provo and died 20 Mar 1906, married 8 Mar 1868 to Jeremiah Stayner. After Joseph Adair died, Rebecca Mangum Adair married (2) John Wesley Adair, son of our Thomas and Rebecca (Brown) Adair as his second wife. As near as I can find out, John Wesley Adair had no children by either of his two marriages. I find the same given names cropping up time and time again. These may give a lead to the ancestry of our Thomas Adair. On the following sheet I am going to try to list some of these names & their parents & see if I can get a pattern. [No accompanying sheet with the copy given me. KP.]"

10. Email 2 Aug 2006 from Kathy Petersen, a descendant of Joseph and Rebecca : "I know absolutely nothing about his background outside of what you have (and most of it I probably got indirectly from you.) Lucinda had twelve children from several different husbands and my gggrandma was not raised by her, but I've always been interested to find out her story. I have quite a bit of information on her life, but very little on her parents.
Here's my line (in a nutshell). Lucinda Jane Adair married Benjamin Brown Crow in 1858 (presumably in Southern Utah.) They had five children but the middle three died in Clover Valley NV in a plague of some type around 1865-1866. My ancestor Lucinda Jane (Jane) Crow was born in 1867 in Hebron, Utah and then Lucinda left BB Crow for a lumber merchant named O.P. Sherwood. He had brothers who, I think, married Adair women later on. BB Crow took the baby from Lucinda and OP and took her to be raised in California by his relatives. She had very little contact with her mother after that, but did visit her in California at least once.
I know that her sister Rebecca Frances (Frances) married Jeremiah Stayner in 1868 or 1869 in Hebron. They all left Hebron together that spring or summer (against counsel) and headed back towards Clover Valley. Wesley and Becky went too. Lucinda was excommunicated that summer for leaving her husband and BB disfellowshipped for "taking his family to live among the Gentiles and exposing them to temptation." (This info is in the Hebron Ward Records which are handwritten and very hard to read.)
Lucinda lived in Pioche with OP and had several children with him, then married (?) a guy named William Throp and moved to California around 1879 – first Monterey county then Fresno. They had at least two daughters together.
I can surmise that Joseph had a good relationship with his daughters because they both named their first sons after him."

11. Information per the "George Addison Mangum Collection," FHL film 2056024, concerning Jeremiah Stayner from a family group sheet prepared by Cecil Curtis Stayner, 320 W. Whittier, Tracy, CA, from the records of Joseph Jesse Stayner:
Father: Jeremiah Stayner, b. 9 Jun 1845 to Jesse Stayner and Sarah Catherine Greenhall or Greens, d. 2 Aug 1918 at Nutrioso, Apache, Arizona., bapt. in the church, end. 28 Nov 1877.
Mother: Rebecca Francis Adair, b. Apr 1852 at Provo, Utah, d. 20 Mar 1908 at Clifton, Gral., Arizona, parents Joseph Adair and Rebecca Mangum.
Children:
Rebecca Catherine (Kate), b. 18 Nov 1868 at Washington, Utah, d. Oct 1931, m. Frank Bates.
Joseph Jesse, b. 5 Jun 1872 at Washington, Utah, d. 24 Nov 1929, m. Lemira May Maxwell 24 Aug 1899.
George Franklin, b. 1874 at Washington, Utah, d. Jul 1959, m. Sarah Olive Mangum.
Jeremiah Wesley, b. 30 Apr 1876 at Washington, UT.
Benjamin, b. 20 Jan 1885 at Nutrioso, AZ, m. Rosie Cook.
Isabel, b. 1887 at Nutrioso, d. 28 Feb 1937, m. Charley Higgins.
References:
a. 027435 Washington, Utah Ward Records/Members #761.
b. 1870 Utah Census.
c. St John's Arizona Ward Record.

12. Email from Lucinda Dennis dated February 15, 2011: "Joseph died on 1858 in Washington County. I have not be able to find his grave. I have looked everywhere. An interesting piece of information: in 1851 Joseph had his left hip branded – I don't know about you but that sounds painful to me – this recording can be found in a book called: "Record of Recorded Marks and Brands"; came out in December of 1874, Salt Lake City. The reason for this recording was [for] the widows or sons of persons who [had] died since their marks or brands were recorded. Joseph's name is on page 1 in this book, which can be found at a family history center library."
Lucinda may have misinterpreted the comment and it may mean simply that his "livestock" were branded on the left hip.

13. Note: ten names of the first men to Dixie were among Adairs, Mangums, Richeys, and Prices who were all interrelated by marriage. Excerpt taken from book "Under Dixie Skies," a history of Washington County, Utah [similar accounts are found in the books "I Was Called to Dixie" by Andrew Karl Larson, 1961, p. 67 and "A History of Washington County, From Isolation to Destiny," by Douglas D. Alder and Karl F. Brooks, pp. 28, 29]: "(Samuel Adair) In keeping with Brigham Young's policy of making the Church self-sustaining, a company was called to settle on the Mill Creek (which is now part of Washington Co.) primarily for the purpose of raising cotton. What should be more logical than to send men who had had experience in cotton culture? A number of converts who came from the South were accordingly called to go into what was later known as Utah's Dixie. Two groups went in the spring of 1857. The first group, consisting of ten families under the leadership of Samuel Adair [apparently, Robert D. Covington and Samuel J. Adair were the leaders of two groups, who were called to the 'Cotton Mission'], left Payson, Utah on the 3rd of March and arrived at the site of what was subsequently called Washington on the 15th day of April. They camped near the river on a piece of land later designated as the "Sand Plot," but on the advice of Amasa Lyman, who was passing through on his way from San Bernardino to Salt lake City, they moved up to the place where the town now stands. The second company [under Covington] left Salt lake City early in April and camped on the 5th of May at the Samuel Adair Spring, on the east side of the valley, just a short distance north of the present US highway 91. The following were members of the two original companies and others who settled at Washington in 1857. Robert D. Covington, Harrison Pearce, James B. Regran [or Reagan], Willam B. [or R.] Slade, Joseph Smith, William Hawley, John Couch Sr., John Couch Jr., John Mangum, James [B.] Wilkins, Alfred Johnson, John W. Freeman, James D. McCullough, William H. Crawford, Umpstead Rencher, Balus Spouse [or Sprouse], James Richie [or Richey], Samuel Adair, Oscar Tyler, George Spencer, Jr., J. Holden, Joseph Adair, Joseph Hatfield, William Dameron, Preston Thomas, William Fream, George [W.] Adair, [Samuel?] Newton Adair, John Clark, Thomas W. Smith, Simes [or Sims] B. Matheny, Stephen and William Dugas [or Duggins], William J. Young, Enoch Dodge, John Price, and Robert Lloyd. William Darby Cooper was also an early settler. [Bleak, 'Annals of the Southern Utah Mission,' p. 34, the heads of the families listed by Bleak also include in addition to those above: Upstead Rencher, George Hawley, John Hawley, John Adair, Thomas Adair, J. Holden, William Mangum. Later research by Harold Cahoon of the Washington City Historical Society has added the following names to the original settler list: Newton L.N. Adair [Samuel Newton Adair?], John W. Clark, James Nichols Mathews, Gabriel R. Coley, and John D. Lee.] The trial that the settlers of Washington, in Washington Co., were to endure were probably the most discouraging and severe of any of the early settlers of Utah. When Robert Gardiner passed through the town on his way to settle in St. George in December 1861, he reflected that of all the trials he had to endure, the prospect of his wives and children one day looking like the poor malaria plagued creatures he saw in Washington was what appalled him most of all. He says in his journal: 'Here we found some of our old neighbors who received us very kind but the appearance of these brethren and their wives and children was rather discouraging. Nearly all of them had the fever and ague or chills as they called it in this country. They had worked hard and worn out their clothes and had replaced them from the cotton they had raised on their own farms which their women had carded, spun, and wove by had, colored with weeds. Men's shirts, women's dresses and sunbonetts were all made of the same piece; and their clothes and their faces were of the same color, being a kind of blue, as most everyone had the chills. This tried me more than anything I have had seen in my Mormon experience thinking that my wives and Children, from the nature of the climate, would have to look as sickly as those now around me.' This coupled with the trouble and struggle they had trying to build a dam in the Virgin River for irrigation purposes, which was washed out every spring, made the life of the saints that settled Washington probably the most trying of any early settlers." The book "History of Washington County" adds: "Their new home was to be called Washington, as determined in advance by Brigham Young and his counselors. Its location was also fixed – the benchland overlooking the Washington fields. The town was located near several fine springs which have favored the community above others in Dixie. The fields likewise provided a lush expanse of farmland. Washington appeared to have advantages over other communities, but this did not prove to be so. Those broad fields were formed by ancient floods; and modern floods would haunt Washington – not the town but the irrigation projects. And the springs created marshes. There insects would spread malaria. So the Washington Saints were spared little; their plight, fighting malaria and rebuilding washed-out dams, would equal, if not surpass, the tests their neighbors encountered."

14. Two monuments erected in Washington, Washington, Utah:
A. "Adair Spring, The Birthplace of Utah's Dixie, Washington City, Utah - Erected by the citizens of Washington City & The Washington City Historical Society, 1996. In early 1857 Brigham Young called a group of Southerners on a cotton mission to Southern Utah to raise cotton. Samuel Newton Adair [this was a mistake and has since been corrected to Samuel Jefferson Adair], the leader of ten families, arrived at this spot April 15, 1857, after leaving Payson, Utah on March 3. They camped here a short time and then moved down near the Virgin River on what became known as the Sand Plot. Apostle Amasa M. Lyman who was passing through the area recommended they move back to the spring area which they did. Robert Dockery Covington arrived here May 5 or 6, 1857, with 28 more Southern families. They left the Salt Lake area shortly after the LDS Spring Conference held around April 6. On May 6 or 7 a two day meeting was held at this site under the direction of Isaac C. Haight, President of the Parowan Stake. They sang songs, prayed and selected Robert D. Covington to be the President of the LDS branch, and Harrison Pearce and James B. Reagan as assistants. Wm. R. Slade and James D. McCullough were appointed Justices of the Peace, John Hawley and James Matthews as constables, G.R. Coley as stray pound keeper and Wm. R. Slade, Geo. Hawley and G.W.Spencer as school trustees. They named their city Washington. It was too late to plant wheat, so they prepared the ground for corn and went right to work making dams and ditches to water their crops. Their homes were their wagon boxes, willow and mud huts and dugouts dug in the bank east of this monument. Their new home soon was called 'Dixie'. Those who came in the spring of 1857 were:
[43 names listed "and others; the following names are those related.] Adair, George W.; Adair, John M.; Adair, Joseph; Adair, Newton (L.N.)[Samuel Newton]; Adair, Samuel [Jefferson]; Adair, Thomas; Mangum, John; Mangum, William; Price, John; Rickey [Richey], James."
B. "'Utah's Dixie' - Washington City Founded 1857. Erected by the Washington City Historical Society, November 1994. This monument is erected in honor and memory of the founders of Washington City. The settlers who arrived in 1857 were sent here by Brigham Young, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, for the purpose of growing cotton to clothe the Mormon pioneers and to colonize the territory. Those early pioneers named their city on May 5 or 6, 1857 in honor of George Washington and also called the area 'Dixie' in remembrance of their former homes in the South. Living in the arid desert proved extremely difficult. Reocurring challenges such as malaria (ague or chills and fever), the lack of food, poor water, and other diseases disabled and decimated the settlers. The Virgin River, providing water to irrigate fields, was crucial to the settlers. However frequent flash floods, washed out the dams built to divert water from the river to the fields. This resulted in starvation and undue hardship. It took the pioneers thirty-four years to conquer the mighty "Rio Virgin" doing so with the completion of the Washington Fields Dam in 1891. [Pioneer names arranged into three groups; 43 'and others' in 1857, 19 in 1860, and 26 'and others' in 1861-62. The names that follow are only those related.]
i. 1857: Adair, George W.; Adair, John M.; Adair, Joseph; Adair, Newton (L.N.)[Samuel Newton]; Adair, Samuel [Jefferson]; Adair, Thomas; Mangum, John; Mangum, William; Price, John; Richey, James.
ii. 1860 US: Adair, Wesley; Mangum, Cyrus; Mangum, Joseph M.
iii. 1861-62: [none]."

15. LDS Family History Library book 976.185H2j "Early Settlers of Pickens County, Alabama," by James Dolphus Johnson, Jr, 1992, is a very helpful analysis of land holdings in the said county. It locates the associated families of Adair, Mangum, and Richey in close proximity to each other. The book provides an alphabetical listing of each land holder and the grant date, location, and size of their land holding, its location. This township is typical at 6 miles by 6 miles with each section being 640 acres or one square mile. There are a total of 36 sections arranged in a grid of 6 x 6 with number 1 being the top right with the count going right to left than dropping down one row and going left to right and so forth with no. 36 being the bottom right corner. I rearrange the following listing by survey township so that the associations can be seen in the various families:
A. Township 20, Range 15. The bottom center of this township incorporates the north part of the settlement of Carrollton. We also find "Hebron Church" in the township's center (sect. 16). On modern maps, Highway 35 travelling north of Carrollton rough splits this township east and west.
a. Samuel Adair has two properties. This is Samuel Jefferson Adair who goes to Utah:
i. S9 (Section 9), 9/30/1836, 40 acres (SE corner of SW 1/4 section).
ii. S15, 1/31/1836, 40 acres (SW corner of SW 1/4 section).
b. Joseph Adair has two properties adjoining each other. He is just north of Samuel Adair's first listed property and just west of James Adair's property. Joseph is Samuel Adair's cousin who also goes to Utah. James is most likely Joseph's father who does not go to Utah. Note also he also owns two other properties outside of this Township -- one with his father James and one individually (see B(a) and D(a):
i. S4, 11/21/1836, 40 acres (SE corner of SW section 1/4).
ii. S9, 9/26/1836, 40 acres (NW corner of NW section 1/4).
c. James Adair has two properties adjoining each other. He is just just east of Joseph Adair's property. James is most likely Joseph's father and he does not go to Utah with Joseph. Note also he also owns two other properties outside of this Township -- one with his son Joseph and one individually (see B(a) and C(a):
i. S3 and S4, 11/1/1837, 40 acres each adjoining each other (S3: SW corner of SW section 1/4; S4: SE corner of SE section 1/4).
d. Thomas Adair has one property which adjoins the separate property of Furley Clark and R.(Rebecca?) Adair who are his daughter and wife. Thomas and Furley do not go to Utah, but Rebecca does:
i. S20, 11/10/1835, 40 acres (SW corner of NE 1/4 section).
e. Furley Clark and R. Adair. This would be daughter and mother: Fairby or Pherrely Adair who married Daniel Clark and Rebecca (Brown) Adair, wife of Thomas Adair. The land adjoins Thomas Adair. Rebecca goes to Utah but "Furley" does not:
i S20, 11/28/1834, 160 acres (SW 1/4).
f. John Mangum. His family goes to Utah but he does not. This would be John Mangum "the Patriot." He is just south of Samuel Adair's land in S15. His land directly adjoins that of son William Mangum, son Cyrus Mangum, and son-in-law Austin Hudgins (marries Nancy Mangum). He is just northwest of land of another son-in-law Thomas Peeks (marries Elizabeth Mangum):
i. S22, 9/23/1834, 80 acres (N half of SW 1/4 section).
g. William Mangum, the oldest son John Mangum (the "Patriot") from his third marriage. William marries Sally/Sarah Adair and moves to Utah. His land adjoins the land of his father, his brother Cyrus, and of his bro.-in-law Austin Hudgins. Both pieces of his land adjoin each other. Note also he also owns another property outside of this Township (see E(a)):
i. S21, 7/1/1835, 40 acres (both this and the next piece form the S half of SW 1/4 section).
ii. S21, 2/20/1836, 40 acres.
iii. S22, 10/23/1834, 80 acres (W half of NW 1/4 section).
iv. Note that no date is given but he also is granted 80 in S14 of a separate township (T24, R3).
h. Cyrus Mangum, son of John Mangum (the "Patriot") from his second marriage. Cyrus does not go to Utah and he and his family are found in the 1850 US Census remaining in this same area; however, he eventually moves to Moulton, Lavaca, Texas where he dies. His land adjoins land of his father, his brother William, and of his bro.-in-law Thomas Peeks:
i. S22, 1/25/1836, 80 acres (W half of SE 1/4 section).
ii. S27, 2/27/1830, 80 acres (E half of NE 1/4 section).
i. Thomas Peeks, son-in-law of John Mangum (the "Patriot") and husband of Elizabeth Mangum, John's dau. from his first marriage. Thomas does not come to Utah and he remains in this area for the rest of his life. He is found here in the 1850 census and his wife alone in the 1860 census. His land adjoins bros.-in-law Austin Hudgins and Cyrus Mangum:
i. S27, 11/19/1835, 80 acres (I am unsure in which order the three parcels fit into the map; however, all the land is found in two spots on the map: 40 acres SW corner of SE 1/4 section and a L-shaped piece of 120 acres including W half of NE 1/4 and SE corner of NW 1/4).
ii. S27, 6/17/1836, 40 acres.
iii. S27, 9/4/1832, 40 acres.
iv. S21, 9/25/1844, 40 acres. (This is not land he owned but he acts as Trustee for Nancy E. Bryant, who does not appear related to him.)
j. Austin Hudgins, son-in-law to John Mangum (the "Patriot" and husband to Nancy Mangum, John's dau. from his first marriage). Austin and Nancy remain in the area for the rest of their lives and are found in the local censuses. He had several parcels of land all in close proximity to bros.-in-law Thomas Peeks, Cyrus Mangum, and William Mangum. Rather than trying to sort each parcel out on the map and aligning them to the following acquisitions (many of which added to existing land), I summarize his total holdings as follows: 160 acres NE 1/4 S28, 80 acres W half NW 1/4 S27, 80 acres W half SW 1/4 S27, 120 acres SE 1/4 S27 (SW corner of 40 acres in this 1/4 section owned by Thomas Peeks), 80 acres E half SW 1/4 S26, and 40 acres NE corner NE 1/4 S35:
i. S22 & 35, 2/20/1855, 120 acres. (Note author erroneously identifies this as Range 16, but maps show it correctly as Range 15.)
ii. S28, 2/20/1855, 80 acres.
iii. S26, 6/4/1832, 40 acres.
iv. S26, 2/25/1835, 40 acres.
v. S27, 2/27/1830, 80 acres.
vi. S27, 11/19/1835, 80 acres.
vii. S27, 8/3/1836, 40 acres.
viii. S27 & S28, 10/29/1836, 160 acres.
B. Township 19, Range 16. This township has the small town of Ethelsville at its center. Ethelsville is about 15 miles NW of Carrollton and closer to the Mississippi State line. We only find one family of interest as follows and this land is in addition to other land owned elsewhere:
a. Joseph and James Adair (joint owners). This is most likely Joseph and his father James. They both separately own land near Carrollton in Township 20, Range 15 (see A(b) and A(c) above). James also owns individually land in Township 21, Range 17 (see C(a) below) for which the date of grant is the same:
i. S34, 10/18/1834, 160 acres (NE 1/4).
C. Township 21, Range 17. This township has the small town of Pickensville on its Eastern boundary and the Mississippi State Line for its western boundary. Pickensville is about 11 miles W of Carrollton. The land borders the western shore of the modern lake Aliceville Lake. We only find one family of interest as follows and this land is in addition to other land owned elsewhere:
a. James Adair. This is most likely James, the father of Joseph. James also owns land near Carrollton in Township 20, Range 15 (see A(c) above) and Ethelsville in Township 19, Range 16 (see B(a) above):
i. S22, 10/18/1834, 80 acres (E half of NE 1/4). (Note this date is the same as the grant on the Ethelsville parcel.)
D. Township 22, Range 17. (The author identifies this Township erroneously as 20, but the land map confirms it as Township 22.) This township has the small town of Memphis, AL, on its center and the Mississippi State Line for its western boundary. Memphis is about 13 miles SW of Carrollton. The land borders the western shore of the modern lake Aliceville Lake. It is only about 5 miles south of Pickensville. We only find one family of interest as follows and this land is in addition to other land owned elsewhere:
a. Joseph Adair. This is most likely the son of James. Joseph also owns land near Carrollton in Township 20, Range 15 (see A(b) above) and Ethelsville in Township 19, Range 16 (see B(a) above):
i. S3, 10/18/1834, 80 acres (E half of SE 1/4). (Note this date is the same as the grant on the Ethelsville parcel.)
E. Township 24S, Range 3W. This township has the small village of Cochrane near its eastern boundary and the Mississippi State Line for its western boundary. It is about 18 miles southwest of Carrollton:
a. William Mangum. William is the son of John Mangum (the "Patriot"). This parcel is in addition to land William Mangum owned near Carrollton in Township 20, Range 15 (see A(g) above):
i. S14, no date, 80 acres (W half of NE 1/4).
F. Township 21 & 22, Range 16. Township 21 includes the eastern half of Pickensville on is western side. Township 22 would be the next township south of township 21. William Richey's property would be currently in Pickensville. Even though in the same county, the Richeys at this point of time were not in a township with any of the other associated families since they were about 8 miles away slightly southwest from the main grouping just north of Carrollton. William was of course married in 1820 to Margaret Adair, the daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Brown) Adair. I do not include the physical locations of these parcels within the section in which they occur. The brother-in-law of William, Neal Tilletson who married Martha Richey, is also found in this county:
a. Robert Richey. Father of William, James, and David. Only William went to Utah along with Robert's wife Rebecca (Belton) who died on the trail to Utah:
i. S32 (TWP 21), 1/31/1825, 160 acres.
ii. S5 (TWP 22), 1/12/1825, 160 acres.
b. William Richey. He came to Utah:
i. S7 (TWP 21), 9/17/1833, 40 acres.
c. James Richey. He is found here in the 1850 Census with wife and two children:
i. S8 & S9 (TWP 21), 8/13/1833, 80 acres.
c. David Richey. He is found here in the 1850 Census with extensive family (Census entry may be misspelled as Didama Adair):
i. S7 (TWP 22), 12/31/1833, 40 acres.
G. Miscellaneous notes:
a. I looked for both Moses Pearson and any Carsons associated with the family and found no listings in this book.
b. There are other Adairs in Pickens County and they are listed in the book. They include Wyman (or Weyman) Adair with five parcels with date range of 1832-1834 in Township 20, Range 16, and in Township 21, Range 16. Also included is William Adair with one parcel dated in 1836 for Township 22, Range 14. These may be distant cousins of our Adairs, but not ones with which there is a documentary association at this time.
c. This study was undertaken with the goal of confirming the relationship of Joseph Adair with a father named James Adair as is established by Joseph Adair's LDS Patriarchal Blessing in which Joseph names his parents as James and Rebecca Adair. The close relationship found in these particular land records confirm this relationship especially since they also owned land together. There is one caveat, however, and that is that Joseph had a younger brother named Joseph Newton Adair who was born 11 Mar 1812 (Joseph was born 11 Apr 1806). There is the possibility that the James in the land deeds could be the brother and not the father, however, I don't believe this is the case. The 1830 US Census places James Adair and his family in Pickens County with him and his wife being aged 60-70. To be listed in the census he would have had to have had property. There is only one James Adair listed in the census and the younger James Newton Adair may be the male listed in the census that is age 15-20.

BIOGRAPHY:
1. Major autobiography with lots of references to Mangums, Richeys, and Adairs and their history by James Richey [see his notes for transcription] speaks of his relatives: "I left the crop that I had planted with my Father's family, there were only two of us, my wife and myself. Some of my relatives had come on from Pisgah in the company of Charles F. Rich and family on their way to the west. The names of our relatives are as follows: Joseph Adair and wife, Rebecca, sister of my wife; [Note: this is our Aunt Rebecca Mangum who married Joseph Adair and also Thomas Adair, according to Mangum book.) James Mangum and wife; George Adair and wife; [George Adair the brother of Samuel Jefferson Adair] and a lad by the name of Harvey Cla**(?) and also my sister Emily. We left Winter Quarters and went out into a river called the Horn and where people were organized into com 		Adair, Joseph (I1342)
 
5025 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The website http://members.aol.com/ ht a/wreitwiesn/candidates2004/kerry.html indicates that the Democratic presidential 2004 candidate John Kerry is a direct descendant of this couple.

2. From researcher David C. Mudge of Burlington, N.J. per 21 Dec 2001 email from Ellen Baker [dab@3-cities]: Parents are Micah Mudge and Mary Alexander who were married in Northampton, Mass. 23 Sep 1670. They were among the original settlers of Northfield, MA, but the Indians burnt their village and drove them off in 1675, as they were dissatisfied with the amount of the original payment in 1671. a deed was sisnged by Micah Mudge and two others on behalf of the settlers in 1682 paying the Indians additional moniews wher upon they were allowed to resettle Northfield. He moved to Lebanon, CT about circa 1698 and having had some experience as a surveyor assisted in laying out the town. He moved to Hebron, CT in the fall of 1717 where he stayed until his death in 1724. Their children: Mary - b. 8/8/1671; Elizabeth, b. 10/10/1673; Sarah; Moses; Abigail, m. William Phelps; Ebeneezer, b. 2/26/1683; Thankful, b. 1685.

3. The book "The Phelps Family of America and their English Ancestors," comp. by Oliver Seymour Phelps of Portland, Oregon and Andrew T. Servin of Lenox, Massachusetts, 1899, p. 109:
"William Phelps, b. Windsor, Ct., 4 Feb 1669, m. 1st Abigail Mudge, who. d. Windsor, Ct., 24 Apr 1705. he m. 2nd, Ruth Barber, 18 Apr 1706, dau. of Samuel and Mary (Coggens) Barber, she b. Windsor, 24 Jul 1683, where she died 2 Aug 1747. Mr. Phelps settled in Windsor, Ct., where he died 1733.
Children b. Windsor by 1st wife, Abigail Mudge.
I. William, b. 16 Mar 1702, m. ___ Moore, 2nd. Anna Biship.
II. Ebenezer, b. 2 Apr 1705, m. Mindwell Eggleston.
Children by 2nd wife, Ruth Barber:
III. Caleb, b. 11 Jan 1708, m. Mary Moore, 2nd Mary Henderson.
IV. Jacob, b. 18 Jan 1711, m. Abigail Alvord.
V. Ruth, b. 23 Jan 1713, m. Samuel Phelps. [First cousins; Samuel was son of Samuel Phelps, brother to Ruth's father William.]"

4. Henry R. Stiles, "The History and Genealogies of Ancient Windsor, Connecticut," 1892, v. 2, p. 568: "William Phelps (son of Lt. Timothy, g.son of William), m. (1) Abigail Mudge, 7 Dec 1699, who d. Windsor 24 Apr 1705; (2) Ruth (dau. Samuel and Mary Coggens) Barber, 18 Apr 1706; she b. Windsor 24 Jul 1683. Children (b. Windsor, by first wife):
A. William, b. 16 Mar 1702.
B. Ebenezer (Ens.), b. 2 Apr 1705.
(By second wife):
C. Caleb, b. 11 Jan 1708.
D. Jacob, b. 18 Jun 1711.
E. Ruth, b. 23 Jan 1713; m. Samuel (s. Samuel and Abigail Eno) Phelps, 1732; rem. to Harwinton, CT, where she d. 21 Dec 1749/50."
[No Mudge biography in same book.]

5. FHL book 929.273 L995m "Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Rice Lyon and his Wife Harriet Wade Rice...," by Patty Barthell Myers (2003), pp. 357-60:
"EDWARD1 GRISWOLD, son of George Griswold and his first wife Dousubel (___) and half-brother of Matthew Griswold...
[Children...]
viii MARY GRISWOLD, bpt. Windsor 13 Oct 1644; d. 1690; m. 19 May 1661/2 TIMOTHY PHELPS, b. Windsor 1 Sept 1639; d. 1719, s/o William Phelps and his second wife, Mary Dover. Children (PHELPS): Timothy m. Martha Crow, d/o Christopher Crow and Mary Burr; Joseph m. Sarah Hosford; William m/1 Abigail Mudge, m/2 Ruth Barber, d/o Samuel Barber & Mary Coggens; Cornelius m. Sarah Mansfield; Mary d. in her teens; Samuel m. Abigail Eno, d/o James Eno and Abigail Bissell; Nathaniel m/1 Hannah Bissell, d/o Samuel Bissell & Abigail Holcomb, m/2 Abigail Pinney; Sarah m. David Marshall; Abigail m. Samuel Filer; Hannah m/1 Thomas Phelps, m/2 James3 Eno (James2,1); Ann m. David Porter, s/o John Porter & Joanna Gaylord; Martha m. Samuel Holcomb...
(Edward Elbridge Salisbury & Evelyn McCurdy Salisbury, Gen. & Biog. Monographs on the Fam. of Griswold, Wolcott, Pitkin, Ogden, et.al.; pp: 10-13; Nash, Fifty Puritan Ancestors, pp. 102-5; Ruth Lee Griswold, Griswold Family, pp. 188-9; Richard A. Wheeler, History of Stonington, Conn., p. 537; Alvan Talcott, Families of Early Guilford, Conn., pp. 530-1; Esther Griswold French and Robert Lewis French, The Griswold Family, The First Five Generations in America, p. 13 et seq.; Savage sv Edward, George, Francis, Joseph Griswold; Torrey sv Edward, George, John, Joseph, Francis Griswold; James Bemis.)"

MARRIAGE:
1. From the book "New England Marriages Prior to 1700,' by Clarence Almon Torrey, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, copy in the Windsor, CT., Historical Society Library, p. 576:
"Phelps, William (1668-) and Abigail Mudge (-1705); 7 Dec 1699; Northampton/Windsor."
 		Mudge, Abigail (I2125)
 
5026 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The will of Barbara (Sneither) Wampler specifically calls Joseph as her son; however, other publications seem to confuse this fact by seemingly blending him into the family of Hans Peter's first wife. For example, Donna Shell as cited below orders these siblings as follows [she does not show the child Michael]:
Eva, b. 1744 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Philipena, b. 1746 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Joseph, 1749 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Ann, 1752 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Christina, 1753 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Daniel, 1755 at Lancaster Co., PA.
David, 1757 at Lancaster Co., PA.
Jacob, 1759 at Lancaster Co., PA(?).
Barbara, 1767 at Frederick Co., MD.
John, b. 11 Sep 1768 at Frederick, MD.
Roy H. Wampler orders them as follows but he does note that his sequence is uncertain.
Eve, b. ca. 1744-46, PA.
Joh. Michael, b. 6 Oct 1747, PA; prob. died bef. 1792 since he is not mentioned in father's will.
Joh. Jacob, b. 1749, PA.
Anna Elisabetha or Ann, b. 28 Oct 1750, PA.
Philiptenia or Phoebe, b. ca. 1751/52, PA.
Barbara.
Joseph.
Christiana [Christina], b. ca 1760/61, PA.
David, b. 1765, PA.
John, b. 1768, PA.
Daniel, b. 1770, MD.

2. Not mentioned in Peter Wampler's will signed 8 June, 1792, probated 30 June, 1792; Source: Liber G. M. No. 2, Folio 444, Frederick County, Maryland; see Peter's notes for full transcription. Order of sons' mentions are David, Jacob, John, and Daniel. Order of the daughters are Barbara, Eve, Christiana, Philipenia, and Ann. Joseph is however listed in Barbara Wampler's will of 1796 as quoted and cited below.

3. The European surname was Wampfler which was anglicized to Wampler after Hans Peter Wampfler's immigration in 1741. All Wamplers today in America are descended from either Hans Peter or his brother Johann Christian who immigrated in 1747. The surname Wampfler in America is from other Wampfler immigrants from the mid-1800's when record keeping was more accurate and authorities were more sensitive to cultural spelling of names.

4. The book, FHL 929.273 w181wf, "A Wampler Family History," by Roy H. Wampler, Chevy Chase, MD, 1999, pp. 28-29, mentions this child in regard to an 1803 sale of a piece of property after the death of Barbara Wampler: "After his marriage, Peter Wampler continued to live in Lebanon (then Lancaster) County until at least 1759... By 1762 Peter Wampler was paying taxes in Reading Twp., Adams (then York) County PA, and on 7 Aug 1765 he was granted Warrant No. 2577 for 200 acres of land in Reading Township; the land was surveyed on 10 Dec 1765. In 1770 Peter Wampler purchased land in Frederick Co., Maryland, and he lived there until his death in 1792. His name also appears in land records of 1775, 1787, and 1792-94. The tracts which he bought in the 1770s were named 'Park Hall (or Pork Hill)' and 'Mattingsly.' It is known that these tracts are situated in the western part of present-day Carroll County, in the vicinity of New Windsor. A deed executed on 5 June 1792, shortly before his death, gives his occupation as 'Weaver.' Thus he followed the tradition of his European ancestors who had practiced the trade of weaving. A deed executed in 1793 (after his death) pertains to a 126-acre tract called "The Resurvey of Hunting Lot' which he had bought from Philip Fishburn and which according to his will, was to belong to his wife during her widowhood. In the 1790 census, Peter Wampler is listed as a head of family in Frederick County, MD, with two males of 16 years and upward, one male under 16 years, and three females comprising his household. Peter wrote his will on 8 Jun 1792, naming Martin Gerber/Garber Sr. as his executor, with Joshua Howard, Abraham Crumbacker and Philip Engler as witnesses. The will was probated on 30 Jun 1792... On 9 Feb 1796 the executor, Martin Gerber/Garber submitted his account to the Orphan's Court. He reported assets of 1561 pounds, 11 shillings, 1 penny, payments on behalf of the estate totaling 331.18.9, leaving a balance due the heirs of 1229.12.4. Among the payments were 270 pounds paid to Philip Fishburn (evidently to complete the purchase of a tract of land), various sums related to building a house for the widow as had been stipulated in Peter's will (including 9 shillings 9 pence paid to Jno. Grabell 'for whiskey for workmen'), and a legacy of 20 pounds which the testator left to Martin Garber 'for his trouble in settling the estate.' Abraham Hartman, one of Peter Wampler's sons-in-law, is mentioned as a workman on the widow's house. At the end of the executor's account is a statement: 'Then came Martin Garver, who being a Dunker, solemnly affirmed and declared that the aforegoing Acct is just and true as it stands stated...' Earlier, when the will was presented for probate, a similar statement was made: 'Then Abraham Crumbacker and Philip Engler, two of the subscribing witnesses to the aforegoing... will... solemnly affirmed and declared that they did see the Testator therein named Sign and Seal this will...' One can conclude that these two witnesses, as well as the executor, were of the Dunkard faith. Like the Quakers, the Dunkers refused to take oaths because of religious scruples; instead, they 'solemnly affirmed and declared' any statements which they were required to make in legal proceedings. According to Guy Edgar Wampler Jr., a 4th-great grandson of Hans Peter Wampler, Hans Peter became affiliated with the Dunkers in the 1760s... One matter remained to be settled after the death of Barbara Wampler in 1800. Peter Wampler had devised to his wife during her widowhood all the land that he had bought of Philemon Fishburn, and after her marriage or death this land was to be sold by his executor. The executor, Martin Garber, however, died before this duty could be discharged. Thus the matter fell into the domain of the Chancery Court. Particulars of the case are given in records of this court. David Wampler, one of Peter's sons, acted as plaintiff and the other heirs were named as defendants. The plaintiff's solicitor recited the pertinent facts: Peter Wampler on 8 June 1792, being seized of divers Real Estate, duly made his last will and testament, and he devised that the real estate should be sold by his executor, and he constituted Martin Garber his executor; the said executor died without discharging the trust reposed in him; Letters of Administration De Bonis Non were granted to the plaintiff, David Wampler. The Testator left the following children and heirs: David Wampler, Jacob, John, Daniel and Joseph Wampler; Barbara wife of John Warts; Eve wife of Henry Kinzig (Kinsey); Phebe wife of Jacob Engler; Christiana wife of Peter Graybill; Ane wife of Abraham Hartman; and Jacob Snider. On 4 Sep 1802 the court appointed David Wampler as trustee to sell the land; sureties were named. On 26 Mar 1803, the trustee, David Wampler, reported that the tract of land, known as 'The Resurvey of Hunting Lott,' had been sold to John Fox for 470 pounds 5 shillings. The final record shows that court costs were paid, and then each of the heirs (named above) received 1/11 of the balance, or 39 pounds 13 shillings 11-1/2 pence each. Before the trustee sold this property, he placed an advertisement in a newspaper of Frederick, MD: 'Chancery sale of tract, Resurvey of Hunting Lot, 1 mile from David Roop's Mill, near mouth of Beaver Dam creek, possessed by Peter Wampler, Frederick County, deceased - David Wampler, trustee.' [ i. F. Edward Wright, "Western Maryland Newspaper Abstracts (Vol. 2), 1799-1805," Family Line Publ., Silver Spring, MD; 1986, item 573, "Frederick-Town Herald," 19 Mar 1803.] From the information given in this notice one can determine that the property was located in present -day Johnsville District, Frederick County. Beaver Dam Creek flows northward through Johnsville District and runs into Little Pipe Creek. A German Baptist, or Dunkard, church was situated northeast of Johnsville, close to Beaver Dam Creek, and it is known that the Martin Garber family who bought land in this area in 1771 was active in the German Baptist community."

5. FHL 929.273 book "A Wampler Family History," by Roy H. Wampler, 1999, p. 32:
a. "Joseph Wampler, no information on marriage and family, if any. Named as an heir of his mother's estate."
b. Referenced sources:
i. Peter Wampler's will signed 8 June, 1792, probated 30 June, 1792; Source: Liber G. M. No. 2, Folio 444, Frederick County, Maryland.
ii. Chancery Court, Vol. B54, pp. 318-325, David Wampler vs. the Heirs of Peter Wampler; proceedings dated 4 Sep 1802 to 5 Oct 1803, Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD.
iii. Barbara Wampler's will written 16 May 1796, probated 28 Jun 1800, Will Book GM3, p. 392, Frederick County, MD.

6. Family Search's "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1999" accessed 7 Oct 2015 :
Will of Peter Wampler, Frederick, Maryland, written 8 June 1792, proved 30 June 1792
To wife Barbara Wampler, all lands purchased from Philemon Fishburn; 50 pounds; two feather beds & furniture; two cows, one heifer; one mare, one servant girl, Catherine Halberster; one copper kettle; one dutch oven; two iron potts; six pewter plates; one doz. pewter spoons; all the wool, flax linning (linen), meat and fifteen bushels of wheat; one spinning wheel; one large washing tub; two buckets and one woman's saddle;
to son David Wampler, two shillings;
to son Jacob Wampler, 32 pounds, four shillings;
to son John Wampler, 41 pounds;
to son Daniel Wampler, one pound;
to son Joseph Wampler, 71 pounds;
to daughter Barbara ?Warts, the interest on 46 pounds; the 46 pounds to go to her children after her death;
to daughter Eve Kincey [Kinsey, Kinzey, Kintzi], 35 pounds;
to daughter Christania Gabriel [Christina Grabil, Graybill], 26 pounds;
to daughter Philiptenia Engler, 56 pounds;
to daughter Ann Hortman [Hartman], 36 pounds;
to friend Martin Gerber [Garber] Senr, 20 pounds and executorship;
remainder of estate to be sold after next March 1st; money arising from sale, after payment of debts and legacies to be divided between the children except Barbara and her childrens' parts to be kept and paid by the executor; land devised to wife to be sold after her death and money from the sale to be divided between the children and Jacob Snither [Snider]; wife shall live on the plantation until next March 1st and maintain the estate; executor to build an addition to the house, 16 feet square, on the land devised to wife;
Witnesses Joshua Howard, Abraham Grumbacker, Philip Engler;
Signed Peter Wambler.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. 23 Feb 2004 Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580" by Donna Shell with email dani5322@netzero.net. 		Wampler, Joseph (I1189)
 
5027 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The will of Charles Savidge mentions that his wife is to administer the will and she is noted in the court documents as Eliz'th Savidge. Photos of Charles' will on file.

2. The book "Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia, 1671-1750," by Eliza Timberlake Davis, p. 114 (perhaps two different Charles or perhaps the same man for both?):
"SAVIDGE, Charles: Leg. -- To Robert Savidge all my housing and Land. If no issue to return to Loveless Savidge, his brother, also household goods, after my wife's death, and Trooper's Arms, two guns etc. To Samuel Blackgrove a horse and saddle, gun, sword etc. at wife's death and to enjoy his freedom. To wife, household good, and whole estate except bequests to Loveless Savidge. All estate to be divided between Robert and Loveless Savidge at wife's death. Makes wife, Exerx. Friends, Francis Regan and Wm. Davidson overseers of will. Will presented by Elizabeth Savidge, exerx. Made: 17 March, 1713. Prob.: 17 Sept., 1718. Wit: James Stanton, John Lane, Wm. Ham. Book 7, p. 148."
"SAVIDGE, Charles: Est. -- Coroner for inquest over the body of said Savidge. Cash due the estate of William Davis, Elizabeth Crips, Exerx. 16 Sept., 1719 Thos. Cocke, Wm. Browne, Jr."

 		Elizabeth (I3890)
 
5028 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. The will of Nicholas Doe was contested. This action names the children of Nicholas Doe, when one of the children is deceased, and names their children. These documents are held at Canterbury Cathedral Archives. Ecclesiastical cause papers DCb/J/J/40/32 10 May 1627 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=054-dcb_4-2_3&cid=1-1-15-32#1-1-15-32
Contents:
Plaintiff: John DUCKE exor; Jas & Isaac DOE, Barbara D als DUCKE bros & sist; Rob BROCKHULL son of Ann DOE als B als MILLES sist decd; John & Mary ELY, Eliz E als MUNNE, Jas E, Ann E als GREENSTREETE, Jane E als ROOKE & Thomazine E childn of Thomazine DOE als E sist decd; Eliz DOE als KINGSNODE, Joan & Alice DOE daus of Arthur D bro decd; Eliz DOE als BACKETT dau of Steph D bro decd; Nich & Mgt DOE childn of Nich D kin decd; Documents: Alleg & sent; Case: Test Rob DOE clk Hollingbourne
My interpretation of this document:
Plaintiff: John DUCKE executor; Jamess & Isaac DOE, Barbara Doe alias DUCKE brothers & sister; Rob BROCKHULL son of Ann DOE alias Brockhull[first husband] alias MILLES[second husband] sister deceased; John & Mary ELY, Eliz Ely alias MUNNE, Jas Ely, Ann Ely aliass GREENSTREETE, Jane Ely alias ROOKE & Thomazine Ely children of Thomazine DOE alias Ely sister deceased; Elizabeth DOE alias KINGSNODE, Joan & Alice DOE daughters of Arthur Doe brother deceased; Elizabeth DOE alias BACKETT daughter of Stephen Doe brother deceased; Nicholas & Margaret DOE children of Nicholas Doe kin deceased; Documents: Allegation & sent; Case: Test Rob DOE clerk Hollingbourne.

DEATH:
1. Consistory Court of Canterbury, PRC32/42/400, Probate 17 Oct 1615 but the will probably written 1613 which is the date the separate inventory was taken. Link: accessed 6 Feb 2016:
"Arthur Doe of Hollingbourne, Yeoman, will not dated My bodye to be buryed in the Church yarde of Hollingborne I give to my daughter Elizabeth 5s I give to my daughter Jone £40 to be paid her at 24 yeares of age £40 to my daughter Ealse at 24 yeares of age And my will is that my foresaid two daughters Jone Doe & Ealse shall have £10 apeece more paid them when they shall come to 30 yeares of age I give and bequeath unto my sonne Nicholas Doe and to his heires for ever my house wherein I doe now dwell and one other house that I have called by the name of Haggwell house with all my landes, Edifices and buildinges belonginge unto them with thappurtenances now lyeing and beinge within the parishe of hollingborne aforesaid soe that my sonne Nicholas & his heires doe paye unto my sonne Stephen Doe sixe score pounds of good and lawfull money of England when the foresaid Stephen Doe shall come to sixe and twentye yeeres of age or within three monthes after, at Hollingborne Church porche. And from his age of 22 yeeres the said Nicholas Doe in the meane tyme shall paye unto the said Stephen Doe £10 a yeare untyll he shall accomplish his age of 26 yeeres I make of this my last will Executors my well beloved wife Margaret Doe and my sonne Nicholas joint Executors to perform the same Witnesses: Henry Coulter, Henry Kingesnoth, Robert Balden (signed) Arthure Doe"
Note: Henry Kingesnoth married Elizabeth Doe in 1611 and is Arthur's son-in-law. Henry Coulter is his wife's brother.
 		Doe, Arthur (I3509)
 
5029 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There appears to be a divergence in opinion between Lynn Parham, editor of the Mangrum Journal, and John Palmer, author of the Mangum book, both quoted below. Even though it appears both are using the same original records, Lynn suggests that the Olive Savidge who married John Mangum II was a granddaughter of Robert Savidge thru his son Lovelis and that there were actually two Olive Savidges: an aunt (sister to Lovelis) and a niece (dau. to Lovelis). John, on the other hand, suggests that there was only one Olive and she was the dau. of Robert and sister to Lovelis. My thinking is with Lynn on this for the following reasons:
a. Lovelis Savidge in his will definitively names Olive as his daughter and married to Mangum. This leaves no doubt as to the relationships. Having not yet seen Robert Savidge's will, I assume it is clear that his relationship with the other Olive is as a father to a daughter.
b. If John Mangum II was born ca. 1697 or after as currently theorized, then Olive would have probably been born about the same time or later. In Robert Savidge's will of March 1697/8 [Gregorian Calendar], he names three children. From their will probates, his two sons have subsequent death dates of 1713-1718 and 1728-1729, which is approximately an average generational shift. Judging from his sons' deaths, one would also assume that Robert was in the normal later years making a recently born infant Olive improbable. It seems unlikely that Olive would be a minor or even an infant when her brothers appear not to be. Having not yet seen Robert's will, I will hazard a guess that it does not indicate Olive or the brothers as minors. There appears to be no extant record of an appointed guardian or Orphan's Court for the minor children of the original Robert.

2. The book "The Mangums of Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, and Utah and Adjoining States," by John T. Palmer, Santa Rosa, 1992, FHL film 1697868, pp. 4-5, issue of John Mangum and Frances Mangum, first Child: " John Mangum, b. ca. 1703, Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA, m. Olive Savidge, dau. of Robert Savage. His [John Mangum's] estate was administered 20 Dec 1744, Surry Co., VA, by Olive Savidge Mangum, m. bef. 6 Oct 1728 who was godparent to four children born in the Albemarle Parish of Surry Co., VA. Parents of these godChildren included William Huler (Hulen) and wife, Selah; Robert Purrier (Pryor/Prior) and wife Frances; and Arthur Richardson and wife, Mary. [Kerry's note: see note number 1 above for my comment and belief that John Palmer is in error believing Olive Savidge who married John Mangum was the daughter of Robert Savidge and not Lovelis Savidge.]

3. Website of Lynn Parham at http://mywebpages.comcast.net/lynn.parham/savidge.htm: "We believe John Mangum Jr., son of the immigrant John Mangum, married Olive Savidge. She was apparently a daughter of Robert Savidge of Surry Co., Virginia. In his will of 1697 he names his sons Charles and Lovelis and his daughter Olive. The 1728 will of Loveless Savidge mentions an Olive Manggum. John Mangum Jr. died in 1744 and his estate was administered by Olive Mangum. Olive was a godparent to several children in the Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., Virginia after John's death. We suspect those children were Olive & John's grandchildren. We also suspect that another child was John Mangum (John III) who moved to Mecklenburg Co., Virginia. His son, John, was a Revolutionary War patriot. His descendants were the subject of a book by Mrs. Delta Ivy Mangum Hale." [Kerry's note: Lynn appears to have later changed his mind from the above quote as to Olive Mangum being the daughter Robert Savidge - see the next note below.]

4. "The Mangum-Mangham-Mangrum Journal," Issue No. 49, July 2002, (formerly "Mangum Family Bulletin"), James L. Parham, editor, pp. 21-28, article includes scanned images of the actual documents. The editor notes: "The will of Lovelis Savidge (and inventory) [involves]... Mangums in early Virginia. In this case we believe that John Mangum Jr., son of the immigrant, married into this Savidge family, probably marrying Olive Savidge who is mentioned in the will as Ollife Manggam. The will image is very poor in some sections, and the handwriting is difficult to read. My transcription probably has many errors, so be careful in using this information... (EDITOR'S Comments ON The Will/INVENTORY of LOVELIS SAVIDGE: On 17 March 1697/8 the will of Robert Savidge named sons Charles and Lovelis and dau. Olive. (Probated 3 May 1698. Surry County Bk 5, page 155.). We believe the Lovelis Savidge of the will [below] is that son of Robert mentioned in his 1697/8 will. Lovelis probably named a daughter after his aunt Olive Savidge, and this daughter married John Mangum (Jr.), son of the immigrant John Mangum. There are several records which show that this John Mangum (Jr.) was married to Olive and some of these will be presented in later parts of this series. Note that the clerk who transcribed the will spelled the surname "Savidg", omitting the "e". Olive is spelled "Ollife Manggam." It is unknown if this official record of the will is a faithfully copy of the original will. Of course, Lovelis could not write his name and he had a quite peculiar signature mark like an upside down "L". The spelling in the will was quite poor, even more so than is usual in the antiquated writings of the time. Note also that a James Bennit witnessed the will. There still seemed to be a tie between these "second generation" Mangums and Bennetts. It is unfortunate that I could not decipher the parish where Lovelis resided. If you can make it out from the image supplied, or if you by chance run across a better copy of the will in your Virginia microfilm searches, please let me know. Also, in my copies, the first part of the second page was totally black. That part of the will does not seem to contain anything significant, but if anyone sees the original, or a better microfilm copy, please make a note of it, and if possible a copy for me. Finally, I could not decipher that 'inserted' word after "..of Lovelis Savage..." from beginning of second line of the inventory. Maybe you can?). [Note also that the will is confusing in that is seems to list two separate sons, Lovelis and Lovlis, each receiving a feather bed - I believe this to be a slip of the pen and they are one and the same.]:
Will of LOVELIS SAVIDGE, dated 6 Oct. 1728. Surry Co., VA. Probated 21 May 1729. Surry County Wills, Deeds, Etc, Book 7, pg. 943. (1715-1730). Inventory returned to court 20 Aug. 1729, pg. 965: 'In the name of God Amen I Lovelis Savidg living in ____ Creek Parish in the County of Surry Being Week and Sickly in body but of Perfect mind and memory thanks be to God theirfore and calling to Mind of the mortality of my body and knowing that it is ordained for all Persons once to dye theirfore I appoint and ordain this to be my last Will & Testament that ___ found thereto be buried in a desent like manner according to ye discretion of my Executer as hereafter named and for all the worly Estate that God hath ___ me with in this Life I doo heare Devise and dispose of the same in this following manner and form. I give and bequeth unto my Son Lovelis Savidg all my Land after his Mother's debts and one feather Bead. I give and bequef unto my Daughter Ollife Manggam and I give and bequef to my Son Lovlis Savidg one feather bead. I give One puter dish to my Son Robert Savidg and One puter dish. I give to my grandson Charls Savidg and I leand all the rest of my Estate in ____ unto my Wife During her life and after her desese to return to my Son Lovelis Savidg & I depose that my Estate Shall not be Praised and I doo hereon Apoint my Son Lovlis Savidg my only & Soully Execter of this my Last Will and Testament and I doo hereby disallow revok and disannul all former Wills maite by me maid before this time ____ and confairming this to be my Last Will and Testament IN WITNESS whereof heir I have Set my hand and Seal the 6 day October in 1728 - - Sined Sealed Published Prenounced and declared by me Lovlis Savidg my Last Will & Testament. John Coker, Anthony Evans, James (his mark "O") Bennit.
At a court for Surry County May the 21st 1729 The within mentioned Will of Lovlis Savidge Deceid was Presented in Court by Lovlis Savidge Executor thereof who made Oath thereto & gave bond with the Security according to Law and being proved by the oaths of John Coker, Anthony Evans, Witness thereto the same is ordered to be recorded and is Recorded by Jr Allen CC
INVENTORY of Estate of LOVELIS SAVIDGE, (Surry County, VA Wills, Deeds, Etc., 1715-1730, Book 7, pg. 965-20 Aug. 1729): 'A true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular of goods and Chatles of Lovelis Savage [___] Deseast taken this 19th day of August Ano Dom 1729. To 4 head of Cattel, To 7 head of hogs, To 3 feather beads and furniture, To _ Puter dishes & falginas?, To 16 Puter Plates, 1 qt ___, To 1 Puter bason, 1 Spitts Iron, To 1 Iron Pott, 1 Iron Kittle, To 1 gride Iron, 1 Iron Pot Rake, To 1 frying pan, 1 Pr Stilards?, To 1 ___ of Weages?, 1 Pesel, To 3 fixed gunes, 1 old house, To 1 ond Maier's Sadle & Bridle, To 2 Old Chests, 2 Old trunks, To 2 Honey Jugs, 1 Spice Morter, To 1 Pessel, 2 brass Candlesticks, To 1 brass Sadle, 1 brass Shimer, To 1 Woolen & Spining Wheale, To 1 Pr of Cotton Cards, 2 Cheans, To 1 brass Skilet of 2 qts, To 1 Pr of fire Tongs, 1 Pr Flesh forkes, To 2 Wather Pailes - - - The above Inventy Taken and Returned by me - Lovelis (his mark "é") Savage Juneor Exexq.
The Court held for Surry County, August the 20th 1729. The above mentioned Inventory of ye Estate of Lovelis Savidge deceed this presented by Lovelis Savidge Executr of the Last Will & Testament of the Said deceed was Ordered to be Recorded and (the rest of the text was cut off from the copy)."

5. Mangum Family Bulletin, REPRINT 1987 (as Issue Number 4), [Originally issued as Volume 1, Number 4], Issue Number 4, December 1969, edited by James Lynn Parham, pp. 49-50: "By 1728(15) we again have a John Mangum in Surry County. On this date a John Mangum witnessed the Will of John Spratley. It was theorized above that this John was a son of the earlier John. Deeds in 1742 and 1743(20,21) indicate that this John's wife was named Olive. With this in mind, some earlier records concerning the Savidge family assume some importance. In 1697(7) the Will of Robert Savidge names sons Charles and Lovelis and daughter Olive. In 1713(11) the Will of Charles Savidge mentions sons Robert and Lovelis. In 1728(16) the Will of Lovelis Savidge mentions Olive Manggum. It is at least possible that Olive, John's wife, was named Olive Savidge before her marriage and she may have been the daughter of Robert Savidge. However, additional clarification is needed here. In 1744(22) the estate of John Mangum deceased was signed by Olive Mangum as administrator. In 1747(23) Olive witnessed the Will of John Richardson and between 1752 and 1754(24,25,26,27) an Olive Mangum was a godparent to four children born in the Albemarle Parish of Surry County.
References [in text above]:
(7) 17 March 1697/8 Will of Robert Savidge names sons Charles and Lovelis and dau. Olive. Probated 3 May 1698. Surry County Bk 5, page 155.
(11) 17 March 1713 Will of Charles Savidge names sons Robert and Lovelis. Proved 17 Sept. 1718, Surry Co., Bk 7, page 148.
(15) 28 April 1728 John Mangum witnessed the Will of John Spratley, Will recorded 16 Oct. 1728, Surry Co., Bk 7, page 867.
(16) 6 Oct. 1728 Will of Lovelis Savidge names Olive Manggam as a legatee. Surry Co. Bk 7, page 943, Will proved 21 May 1729.
(20) 16 Feb. 1742 Indenture involving John Mangum and Olive his wife on one part and Zachariah Madere on the other part. Surry Order Bk. 1741-1744, page 87.
(21) 16 Feb. 1743 Indenture involving John Mangum and Sarah his wife and Zachariah Madere. Further on in the deed it is John Mangum and Olive his wife. John and Olive sell 100 acres of land lying on Pidgeon Swamp in Surry County. Surry County Deed Bk 4, page 80.
(22) Aug. 1744 The inventory of the estate of John Mangum was ordered. Inventory signed by Olive Mangum as administrator. Surry Co., Wills, Etc. 1738-1754, page 436.
(23) 20 Oct. 1747 Olive Mangum witnessed the Will of John Richardson. Wit. Samuel Maget. No date, but recorded 20 Oct. 1747. Surry Co., VA. Will Bk 9, p. 561.
(24) 26 Jan. 1752 Olave Mangum is godparent at christening of son of Arthur Richardson. See MFB Vol. 1, No. 1, (issue 1) page 4.
(25) 14 June 1752 Olave Mangum is godparent at christening of daughter of Wm. Hulen. See MFB, Vol. 1, No. 1 (issue 1) page 4.
(26) 19 Aug. 1753 Olave Mangum is godparent at christening of daughter of Robt. Purrier. See MFB Vol. 1, No. 1 (issue 1) page 4.
(27) 19 May 1754 Olave Mangum is godparent at christening of son of Wm. Huler. See MFB Vol. 1, No. 1 (issue 10) page 4."

6. "The Mangum-Mangham-Mangrum Journal," Issue No. 52, July 2003, (formerly "Mangum Family Bulletin"), James L. Parham, editor, pp. 24-26, [article includes scanned images of the actual documents]. The editor notes: "The translations of the Old English below were done quickly and the main effort was to try to retain the gist of the information rather than spending a lot of time trying to decipher every word.
"COURT Records RELATING To Will of JohnRichardSON, (Surry County, Virginia Orders 1744-1749, page 387. Surry Court 20 Oct. 1747): 'The last will & Testament of John Richardson dec'ed was presented in Court by Elizabeth Richardson, widow & relict of the said John & Executrix therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and the same was proved by the Oaths of Samuel Maget & Olive Mangum the witnesses thereto and by the Court order'd to be recorded and on the motion of the said Executor a Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probate thereof in due Form. Order'd that Samuel Maget, Benjamin Ellis, Thomas Alsobrooke, James Nicolson or any three of them being first Sworn before Robert Gray gentl? Do appraised in current money the ^slaves & Personal Estate of John Richardson dec'ed and returned the appraisement to the next Court.' (EDITOR'S NOTE: We believe that one of John & Olive Mangum's daughters married into the Richardson family. On 26 Jan. 1752, Zilpah, son of Arthur Richardson and wife Mary was christened with Olave Mangum as one of the godparents in the Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA.)"

7. "The Mangum-Mangham-Mangrum Journal," Issue No. 50, Oct 2002, (formerly "Mangum Family Bulletin"), James L. Parham, editor, pp. 16-20: "This Part 8 [of a series in the Journal] of the old Virginia records delves more deeply into the records of the second John Mangum of Virginia. We believe he was the son of the immigrant John Mangum but as usual we have no definite proof, just good circumstantial evidence. The first record is the petition of Olive Mangum his widow to obtain letters of administration. The second is the actual inventory. The third is the will of John Spratley in which John Mangum and a Sarah Savidge are witnesses. Olive Mangum's maiden name was Savidge, as we believe, and Sarah Savidge is probably a relative of Olive."
"COURT ORDER FOR ADMINISTRATION of John Mangum'S Estate, (Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1741-1744, page 234 and 235. Court date 18 July 1744): 'On the petition of Olive Mangum Widow who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration of the Estate of her Husband John Mangum decd giving Security on which she together with James [Nickolson] and William Mangum her Securities entered into and Acknowledged their Bond for her due Administration of the said Decedents Estate.
Ordered That Samuel Maget, Robert Judkins, Bartholomew Figures and William Owen or any three of them being - being first Sworn before Howell Biggs Gent Do appraise in Current Money the Slaves and personal Estate of John Mangum Deced and return the appraisement to the next Court.'"
"Estate of John Mangum, (Surry County, Virginia Wills, Etc., 1738-1754, Book 9, page 486) [Image on file with Kerry's photo collection. The following was transcribed by myself as well: 'In obedience to the Order of Court held for Surry County this [blank] day of August 1744, we the subscribers being firs sworn by Mr. James Chappel have valued the estate of John Mangum Deced as followeth:
7 head of Cattle
6 Shoates
2 Sows & Eleven Piggs
(Horse?)
3 beds and furniture
A parcel of pewter
A parcel of Shoemaker's tools & casts(?)
1 ??? Sword and Catooch box
2 spits 1 saw and file
A parcel of Carpenter's tools
A parcel of old Iron and Planters Tools
A parcel of Leather Stilliard & bell
1 Wheel and cards & 1 Linen (S.?) Wheel
A parcel of lumber
Books & Earthen Ware
1 Saddle & Saddle Cloath
4 potts 1 kettle & frying pan
1 Chest & 1 Table & a parcel of flax
1 pasnet(?) & 1 Sun Dial one Sow and Seven Shoates
2 Cyder Casks 1 Jugg 1 Grindstone
[Signed] Olive Mangum Administx. At a Court held for Surry County the 20th Day of December 1744, the within inventory and appraisement of the Estate of John Mangum Deced was returned and by the Court ordered to be recorded. Teste. Aug. Claiborne, Clk.']"
"Will of JohnSPRATLEY, Surry County, Virginia WB7, 1715-39 p 867. Image from microfilm. Surry County, Virginia WB7, 1715-39 p 867. Text taken from a Rootsweb Internet posting by Sue Perrault. See :
'I give all my Estate that I have in Jame Citty County be it in what (?) Quality whatsoever to be Equally divided between my three Grand children Wm, Jno and Eliza SPRATLEY and Mary SAUNDERS Daughter of Mr Robert SAUNDERS of Wmsburgh only excepting two cows and calves that I give to Mary the wife of Thomas HUSE and my young horse that I give to my Wife.
I give and bequeath to my grandson John SPRATLEY all the land that I have in Surry County after the death of my wife to him and his heirs for ever and if he shall live to the age of eighteen years he shall have liberty to take into his possession one of my plantations which my wife pleases to lett him have.
I give to my granson John SPRATTLEY my Negro Woman Sarah and her increase to him and his heirs forever after the death of my wife. I give forty pounds current money and order my Exs. to buy two young negroes with that money and the said Negroes to remain in the possession of my Exs. untill my Granson John SPRATTLEY comes to age and if the said Negroes be then living to be delivered to my (chief?) Granson John SPRATTLEY and all the money that can be made of the stock that will be raised on that plantation whereon Wm Proctor now Liveth. Desire it may be in the hands of his Mother and to be disposed of in Schooling of my said Granson John SPRATTLEY. I give to my Grandaughter Elizabeth SPRATTLEY a Negro woman named Bess to her and her heirs after the death of my wife and her increase for ever. I give the labour of all my Negroes to my Loveing wife Phillis during her natural live. I give to my daughter in law Mary(COCKE)SPRATTLEY five pounds. I give to Thomas Huse forty shill. to buy him a ring. I give to my kinsman Mr. Robt SAUNDERS forty shillings. I give to my Granson John SPRATTLEY my silver headed cane. I give to my daughter in law Mary SPRATTLEY fourteen pound that her husband John SPRATTLEY had (?) what I am indebted to Maj. BLAIR. She must pay out of the aforesaid debt. I desire that my three Negroes Robin Cuffey and Nan be sold after the death of my wife for money and that money to be equally divided between my two Gransons Wm and John SPRATTLEY. I give to my Loveing wife Phillis all the rest of my estate be it in what nature of quallity what so ever after my Just debts are paid dureing her natural life. I do appoint my loving wife Phillis and Nicho. MAGET my joynt Exo and Executor of this my last will revoking all former wills unto which I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this 28th day of Aprill 1728. Wit: John MANGGUM, Sarah SAVIDGE, Thos. Francis Probated Oct. 16, 1728 The inventory of the Estate of John SPRATLEY, taken by Phillis SPRATLEY and Nicholas MAGET mentions "Cash in the house L5. 40, Ditto in England L60. A parcel old lumber at the plantation of John Spratley Jun. decd in James Citty County." taken December 18, 1728.'"
EDITOR'S Comments:
Olive Mangum, widow of John Mangum deceased, petitioned the court and obtained letters of Administration for John's estate on 18 July 1744. This record leaves no doubt that Olive was indeed wife of John Mangum. It is very interesting that one of the securities for Olive is William Mangum. It has long been assumed (but not proven) that the William Mangum who migrated to North Carolina in 1748 was son of John Mangum the immigrant. If this is the same William Mangum, which seems very likely, then we assume that William was a brother of the deceased John Mangum (Jr.?).
John Mangum's estate was appraised by Samuel Magit, Robert Jurkins and Bartholomew Figures in August of 1744. The actual day is not recorded. The Administrator (Adminisx) was Olive Mangum. The inventory was returned to court 20 December of 1744. The total value was 25 pounds, 12 shillings and 12? pence. Present value of an English Pound is about $1.65. In 1744 a pound was worth considerably more, but it is difficult to translate currency value from that era into modern currency. Although the court order was to appraise the slaves and estate of John Mangum, there does not appear to be any slaves listed in the appraisement.
We still have not proven that this John Mangum and the North Carolina migrant William Mangum were truly sons of the immigrant John Mangum and wife Frances. However, that seems to be the most likely theory at present. We learn from other records (published in the previous Journal) that Lovelis Savidge had a daughter named Olive Mangum (Ollife Manggam), and Lovelis also had a sister named Olive. The preponderance of evidence here is that this Olive Mangum of the 1744 inventory of estate of John Mangum was Olive, daughter of Lovelis Savidge.
The John Mangum (Manggum) who witnessed the will of John Spratley is obviously the younger John Mangum who married Olive Savidge. Sarah Savidge is also a witness. We don't know her relationship to John, but she was probably kin to him through his wife Olive Savidge. We don't know the date of John's marriage to Olive, so this Sarah Savidge who signed the 1728 will may be a future in-law instead of a present one. We also do not know the relationship of John Mangum and the Spratley family, but I suspect there is some intermarriage between the Savidges and the Spratleys.
The main value of this Spratley will lies in the signature of John Mangum. He actually signs the will as 'John C. Manggum'. Unless the clerk who recorded the will made a mistake, John actually signed his name rather than making the "C" as his mark. The inference is that John was literate. His "father" John Mangum the immigrant, being illiterate, could only make a mark for his signature... [Note in the next issue of the Journal, the editor corrects his comment regarding the "C." as a middle initial - apparently the C was only a flourish at the end of John typical of several other places in the same document.]
Do not consider the signature of John Manggum to be his actual handwriting. The entire will, including all signatures, are in the same handwriting, meaning that the handwriting is that of the clerk who recorded the will, not the individual signers."

8. Some clarification of dates of county formations is important. Many people confuse the correct location in dealing with the original colonial ancestors of this part of Virginia.
James City County was one of eight original shires designated in 1634. At that time it extended toward the southwest between Charles City and Isle of Wight (then Warrosquyoake), being terminated later by the boundary with North Carolina. South of the James River it was separated from Isle of Wight county by Lawne's Creek and from Charles City County (later Prince George County) by Upper Chippokes Creek. James City was made the capitol of the colony in 1639 by an Act of the Assembly. James City was the original Jamestown founded in 1607, America's earliest English settlement.
The part of James City County that became Surry County was inhabited by the Quiyoughcohanocks, allies of the Algonquian Powhatan Confederacy, when Jamestown settlers visited in 1607. Early settlers reported that they were entertained very graciously during their first visit. John Rolfe's marriage to Pocohontas in 1614 helped to keep peace between Indians and English settlers for a time. Pocohontas died in England in 1616, however, and by 1622 the Powhatans had decided to rid their lands of the English settlers. On Good Friday, 11 April 1622, Indians living in English settlements all over the small colony rose up and attacked their English hosts, murdering and mutilating them in their homes. At Pace's Pains on the south shore of the James, one Indian, a Christian named Chanco, refused to murder Richard Pace, warning him of the impending massacre instead. Three hundred and forty-seven English people were killed then. A list made the following February showed 1,277 people left alive in the colony.
Richard Pace was only one of the settlers on the south shore of James River. In May 1625 The Virginia Company of London listed sixteen settlers in the area that became Surry County. The Virginia Company's development of Virginia did not meet the expectations of the company stockholders or the English government. Sir Francis Wyatt, the last governor under the Virginia Company, became the first crown appointed governor 24 May 1624.
The crown honored patents issued by the Company and granted more lands to encourage settlement. Individuals could acquire one headright by paying the transportation cost of one person into the colony. One headright could be exchanged for fifty acres of Virginia land. Soon headrights were being sold, the system became corrupted, and in 1705 the General Assembly attempted to reform it. The 1705 act explicitly stated that individuals could not claim an individual headright more than once or claim headrights for sailors, and land claimants were required to submit sworn statements verifying their headright lists in county courts.
By 1640 James City County's population south of James River was sufficient to support a new parish, and Lawne's Creek Parish was established. Lawne's Creek itself was the dividing line between James City County and the later Surry County from the original Isle of Wight County. John Mangum, the original immigrant, had land strattling Lawne's Creek in both Surry and Isle of Wight Counties. Southwark Parish was separated from James City Parish in 1647. County court records begin with 1652, when Surry was formed from the part of James City County that lay southwest of James River. The south end of Surry County eventually is known as Albemarle Parish within in Surry County. From 1738 the only Anglican parish in the Sussex County area was Albemarle. Soon afterward Arthur Allen built his Jacobean brick house, now known as Bacon's Castle because it was occupied as a fort or "castle" during Bacon's Rebellion in 1676.
Reports to the Bishop of London by the ministers of Lawne's Creek and Southwark parishes in the year 1724 were recorded by Bishop Meade. They were not prosperous parishes. In 1738 Albemarle Parish was created from those parts of Lawne's Creek and Southwark parishes that lay southwest of Blackwater River. The remaining parts of Lawne's Creek and Southwark were united into Southwark Parish. The entire area of Albemarle Parish was incorporated into Sussex County when it was formed from the southwestern end of Surry County in 1754.
Sussex County was formed in 1753 from the part of Surry County that was south of the Blackwater River. "Whereas many inconveniencies" attended the inhabitants of the county of Surry, "by reason of the large extent thereof," the General Assembly enacted a law forming Sussex County from the southwestern part of Surry in November 1753. The boundaries of Sussex County followed those of Albemarle Parish established in 1738. Part of Surry County had been added to Brunswick County in 1732. Thus the parish and county were bounded by Surry County on the northeast, by Southampton County on the southeast, Prince George County on the northwest and Brunswick County on the southwest. Brunswick County was divided by an Act of the Assembly in October 1780, forming Greensville County, which now borders Sussex on the southwest. Sussex, Virginia, is the county seat of Sussex County. The Dillard House, built in 1802, was the repository of the clerk's records until the courthouse was built. The county is named for Sussex County in England.
In some early records of Surry County before Sussex was formed, we see mention of Upper and Lower Parishes of Surry County. I assume the Lower Parish is what was eventually called Albemarle Parish of Surry, then Sussex County. We know that the Mangums had land transactions in Pigeon Creek in the 1740s and Hornet Swamp in the 1760s. Both of these areas were south of the Blackwater River in what was Albemarle Parish of Surry or Sussex County depending on the County formation dates as explained above. Some of the Mangums eventually end up in Lunenburg County, Virginia, which in turns splits the southern part of its Cumberland Parish off in 1761 to form St. James Parish, which in turn and in entirety becomes Mecklenburg County in 1764-65. Brunswick County separates Sussex County from Mecklenburg County to the west. These counties are just above the state line from North Carolina. Some people erroneously put down Albemarle County which is a county in Northern Virginia in no way associated with our family of these Southern Virginia locations.

9. Issue No. 1 "Mangum Family Bulletin," March 1969:
"Register of Albemarle Parish, Surry & Sussex Counties, Virginia 1739-1778." Gertrude R. B. Richards, ed. Printed by the University Press of Virginia
1. Arthur, son of Wm. Mangum and wife Mary; born May 2, c. 1741.
2. John, son of Reuben Cook and wife Mary; born Jan 2, c. Feb. 26, 1758; gdpts John Weathers, Edward Weaver Jr., Agnes Mangum.
3. Elizabeth, dau. of Burrell Green and wife Lucy; born May 26, c. Aug 20, 1769; gdpts James Mangum Jr., Betty Mangum, Ann Avery.
4. Lucy, dau. of Edward Jones and wife Elisa; born Jul 23, c. Aug. 29, 1762; gdpts John Robinson, Sarah Jones, Elisa Mangum.
5. Sarah, dau. of Samuel Mangum and wife Elisa; born Jul 1, c. Aug. 20, 1769; gdpts Thos. Smith, Mary Camp, Selah Smith.
6. Henry, son of Wm. Mangum and wife Mary; born Jan. 24, c. Mar. 28, 1773; gdpts Peter Randall, Seth Williams, Lucy Green.
7. Sarah, dau. of Wm. Mangum and wife Mary; born Oct. 14, 1743, c. Apr. 29, 1744; gdpts James Mangum, Priscilla Rogers, Mary Mangum.
8. Joseph, son of William Rogers and wife Frances; born Nov. 4, 1743, c. Mar. 18, 1743/4; gdpts Joseph Rogers, Jonatan(?) Ellis, Selah Mangum.
9. James, son of James Mangum and wife Mary; born Jan. 22, 1743/4, c. Apr. 29, 1744; gdpts Wm. Mangum, Samuel Mangum, Mary Mangum.
10. James, son of Wm. Mangum and wife Mary; born Jun. 2, c. 1734.
11. Thomas, son of Isham Green and wife Patty; born Jan. 8, c. Apr. 3, 1768; gdpts James Mangum, Joel Wilkason, Bathis Burrow.
12. John, son of Thos. Gibbons and wife Anne; born Mar 26, c. May 9, 1767; gdpts Lourence? Gibbons, James Mangum, Elisa Gibbons.
13. William, son of James Mangum and wife Mary; born Jan. 4, 1746-1747, c. Apr. 12, 1747; gdpts Wm. Rogers, Richd Woodroffe Jr, Mary Rogers.
14. Micajah, son of Natl Clanton and wife Mary; born Jul. 21, c. Aug. 28, 1748; gdpts Henry Pritchet, James Mangum, Tahpenes Nusom.
15. Rebakah, dau. of John Mangum and wife Lydia; born Feb. 14, c. Apr. 11, 1762; gdpts James Mangum Jr., Lucy Mangum, Mary Richason.
16. Eppes, son of Burrell Brown and wife Amy; born Dec. 17, 1766, c. Feb. 8, 1767; gdpts Francis Eppes, James Mangum Jr., Lucy Freeman.
17. Elizabeth, dau. of John Hobbs and wife Elisa; born Jul. 19, c. Aug. 29, 1767; gdpts John Mangum, James Mangum Jr., Sarah Battle, Susanna Harrison?
18. James, son of James Cain Jr. and wife Lucratia; born Feb. 28, c. May 16, 1756; gdpts John Mangum, Nathan Freeman, Martha Freeman.
19. Claiborne, son of Peter Cain and wife Martha; born Sept. 24, c. Dec. 20, 1761; gdpts James Cain Jr., John Mangum, Angelica Cain.
20. Lucy, dau. of John Mangum and wife Mary; born Nov. 30, 1758, c. Mar. 31, 1759.
21. William, son of John Mangum and wife Mary; born Nov. 12, 1756, c. Jan. 16, 1757; gdpts James Milner, John Baily, Anne Pare.
22. Jesse, son of David Holloway and wife Frances; born Jul. 20, 1750, c. Jan. 20, 1750/1; gdpts Nathl Johnson, John Mangum, Sarah James.
23. John, son of James Bane and wife Eliza; born Jan. 1, c. Feb. 23, 1752; gdpts Richard Andrews, John Mangum, Susanna Bane.
24. Suky, dau. of John Husky and wife Faith; born Aug. 30, c. Oct. 26, 1760; gdpts John Mangum, Lucy Cain, Winny Robertson.
25. Sarah, dau. of John Mangum and wife Mary; born Nov. 6, 1760, d. Apr. 26, 1761; gdpts John Roland, Sarah Andrews, Agnes Carter.
26. Lucy, dau. of James Mangum and wife Mary. Born Jul. 26, 1741, c. Jan. 31, 1741/2.
27. William, son of Wm Mangum and wife Mary; born May 16, 1736.
28. Betty, dau. of Benja. Wellborn and wife Betty; born Feb. 29, c. Jun. 1, 1772; gdpts John Malone, Winnefred Robinson, Mary Mangum.
29. ()hn, son of Wm. Huler and wife Selah; born Apr. 6, c. May 19, 1754; gdpts Thos Atkinson, Olave Mangum, Lydia Dinkens.
30. Elizabeth, dau. of Robt. Purrier and wife Frances; born Jun. 10, c. Aug. 19, 1753; gdpts Wm. Carril, Wm. Waller, Olave Mangum
31. Zilpah, son of Arthur Richardson and wife Mary; born Dec. 10, 1751, c. Jan. 26, 1752; gdpts Robert Priorm, Mary Waller, Olave Mangum
32. Selah, dau. of Wm. Hulen and wife Selah; born May 10, c. Jun. 14, 1752; gdpts Robert Pryor, Olave Mangum, Frances Pryor.
Editor's Note: c. is abbreviation for christened; gdpts for godparents. Godparents are sometimes aunts and uncles of the children being christened.

10. The Mangum-Mangham-Mangrum Journal; Issue Number 60, October 2007, by James L. Parham: "Surry County, Virginia COURT Records . (These microfilms were rented from the Salt Lake City library via the local Mormon Church here in Huntsville, AL. I searched these microfilm a few years ago, and just stumbled on them again. They contain some interesting and useful information about the Mangums in Surry County, VA before the 1748 migration into N.C. I took these notes in haste, so the transcription will not be 100% accurate.)
A. Surry County Order book, 1691-1713 (From Salt Lake City (Mormon) microfilm #0034129):
Page 132 - John Mangham having been [summoned] on evidence on behalf of Arthur Davis against Robt Blake and attended two days it is ordered that the said Davis pay him for the [said] according to law with cash at Exam. - Surry Court, Southwark May 28, 1695
Page 175 - Richd Bennett having brought an action to this court agt. Abraham Morris and failing to appear to prosecute, this suit is dismisst.
Page 179 - John Mangham having caused Tho Durham to be arrested to this court not having entered a petition the [suit] is therefore [dismisst?] Court May 4, 1697
Page 195 - Upon the request of George Morrell a hafame?? Ionnigauht?? of one hundred acres of land made for the said Morrell by John Mangham draftd the twenty third day of March 1695/6 is admitted for record. 7 March 1698/9.
PAGES with Bennett Records (Not Transcribed): 117, 112, 109, 91 (96), 168, 175, 177, 199, 201, 235, 276
B. Surry County Order book, 1713-1718 (From Salt Lake City (Mormon) microfilm #0034129): No Mangums - Very short. Bennett Information on pages 91 & 47.
C. There Are No Extant Records Between 1718 and 1741
D. Surry County Order book, 1741-1744 (From Salt Lake City (Mormon) microfilm #0034129):
Page 87 - Indenture of lease and release between John Mangum and Olive his wife of the one part and Zachariah Madere of the other part acknowledged by these John & Olive and by the court ordered to be recorded. Pervious to which the sd Olive was privily examined & as the law directss.
E. 16 Feby 1742 [1742/43] Surry Court. Page 184 - Jury of grand, inquest for the body of this county. William Mangum one of the jurors. Returns: John Edmunds for not going to Church; Judith Pitts for having two bastard children at a birth; Mary Green for having a bastard Child; Others.
F. Surry Court session 16 Nov. 1743:
Page 234 - On the petition of Olive Mangum widow who made oath according to same, certificate is granted her for the obtaining letters of administration of the estate of her husband John Mangum dec'ed giving security on which she together with James Nicholson and William Mangum her securities enters & acknowledges their bond for her due administration of the said decedants estate. Surry Court 18 July 1744.
Page 234 - Ordered that Samuel Maget, Robert Judkins, Bartholomew Figures & William Queen or any three of them being -[Continued on page 235]
Page 235 - being first sworn before Howell Briggs gent. Do appraise in current money the slaves and personal estate of John Mangum Dec'ed and return the appraisement to the next court.
G. Surry County Order book, 1744-1749 (From Salt Lake City (Mormon) microfilm # 0034130):
Page 13 - An inventory of appraisment of the estate of John Mangum dec'ed was returned and by the court ordered to be recorded. - Surry Court 20th Dec. 1744.
Page 24 - Thomas Jones (Plt) against Samuel Mangum (Deft) - In debt.
This day came as well the PLT by his attorney as the deft in his proper person and the Sd Defts saith That he cannot gainsay the plts Action nor but that he Oweath the Debt in the Declaration mentioned amountings to Eight pounds, Six shillings. Therefore it is Considered that the plt Recover the same against the Sd Deft. together with his Costs by him in this behalf Eexpended, And the Sd deft. In mercy &c - Surry Court 20 Feb. 1744 [1744/45].
Page 58 - On the petition of James Nicholson and William Mangum thereby sitting forth that they these petitioners became bound to this court as securities of Olive Mangum for the due administration of the estate of John Mangum deced and apprehending themselves to be in imminent danger of being thereby damnified prayed relief in the premisses whereupon after hearing as well that these petitioners as these alive. It is ordered and decreed that these alive deliver up this estate to the petitioners and give them good and sufficient security to indemnify them in the premisses. 19 June 1745.
Page 70 - This day came the Plt by his attorney and thereupon came also a jury... Bartholemew Figures, John Jeby??, Thomas Washington, William Mangum, William Gillam, Charles Lucas, Benjamin Jordon, John Nicholson, William Owen, Henry Collier, Thomas Gray, Assault and battery John Ellis Plt versus Amos Newson Def. 18 July 1745.
Page 266 - J Adams?? Plt vs Samuel Mangum Carpenter Def. In Debt, 18 Feb. 1746 [1746/47]. The Deft. Being delivered? Not an inhabitant of this county, it is ordered that this suit abate. [Editor's note: Where was Samuel in 1747*? Had he already gone to N.C., or just to a neighboring county to escape his creditors? *Note that in the old dating system the New Year started in March, not January. So, 18 Feb. 1746/47 is 18 Feb. 1747 in our dating system.]
Page 313 - Ordered that Augustine Hargrove, Charles Holt, John White, William Mangum, appraise estate of Arthur Sherrod 16 June 1747
Page 323 - Ordered that the Church warden of Albemarle Parish bind out the orphans of John Mangum according to law. Surry Court 16 June 1747. [Editor's note: This was John Mangum Jr., supposed son of the immigrant John Mangum.]
Page 387 - The last will and testament of John Richardson dec'ed was presented in court by Elizabeth Richardson, widow and reliect of the said John and executrix therein named who made oath thereto according to law and the same was proved by the oaths of Samuel Maget and Olive Mangum the witnesses thereto and by the court ordered to be recorded on the motion of the said executrex certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Surry Court 20 Oct. 1747.
Page 415 - John Holt PLT against William Mangum and Charles Clany Defts. (In Debt) Discontinued. The Plt. Failing to prosecute. Surry Court 19 Jan. 1747 [1747/48] [19 Jan. 1748]
Page 463 -Attachment obtained by John Ruffin gent. Against estate of William Mangum who have privily removed himself or is absent or that the ordering releif of law cannot be [broed] on him for debt six pounds, - - -teen shillings and two pence. - Surry Court 21 June 1748 [Book says May 1748 Court. It started on page 451, the June 1748 court started page 473] [Editor's Note: William Sr. & family have already gone to N.C.]
Page 475 - The attachment obtained by Thomas [Peilfers] against the estate of William Mangum who hath privately removed himself or absconded that the ordinary proofs of same cannot be served on him for a debt of three pounds eight shillings & five pence for ___ due form ... .attach all the effects of same. Surry Court 21 June 1748 [MDCCXLVIII]
Page 493 - Debt against Thomas Pritlol against estate of William Mangum - Surry Court 16 Aug. 1748.
Page 540 - The petition and summon brought by William Mangum against Joseph Jeffries is dismissed, the Plt failing to prosecute. 18 April 1749.
Page 563 - Nicholas Maggott (or Maggett) by Samuel Maggott his ___ friend Plt. Vs. Ann Maggett Widow Def. Suit concerning a slave. On the Jury were Thomas Gillam, James Mangum, others. 20 June 1749
Page 570 - The attachment obtained by Thomas Prillos? Agst the estate of William Mangum the Pre___?? Continued agst the garnishes is now ordered to be discontinued. 21 June 1749
G. Surry County Order book, 1749-1751, (From Salt Lake City (Mormon) microfilm # 0034130):
Page 20 - Dinah, a negroess____?? Belonging to James Mangum was by the court adjudged to be eleven years old. 17 Oct. 1749
Page 106 - James Mangum Plt vs Thomas Eldridge gent. Adm. Of Thomas King decd (Def.) Undefended, damages to be determined by next court. 19 June 1750.
Page 147 - Judith Binns, exec'x of Charles Binns gent. Dec. against John Mangum, ordered that this suit abate by the deft's death. 16 Oct. 1750
Page 155 -Petition and summons brought by Samuel Mangum Plt against Agnis Washington Deft. She is nothing indebted to the Plt, the Plt joins the office? Of the cause is continued till the next court. 16 Oct. 1750.
Page 214 - Samuel Mangum Plt vs Agnes Washington Def. 21 May 1751. By petition for 3of? By account, the parties were heard by their attn. The petition was dismissed. The court valued the building the house mentioned in the petition account to 40 shillings and no more. Def. Had paid 30 shillings.
Page 216 - Upon the motion of Herod Clany a witness for Agnes Washington in the suit of Samuel Mangum, ordered that she pay him 400 and 5 pounds of nett? Tobo [Tobacco] for the two days attending ... 21 May 1751
Page 225 - Ordered that Joseph Mangum [unclear] appointed survey of the road leading over Clays Bridge.
EDITOR'S COMMENT:
I don't think I have seen these records published anywhere else before. Only a couple of items stand out to me. One is that it appears that both William Mangum Sr. and his supposed son Samuel Mangum had financial problems before the migration to N.C. about 1748. Maybe those financial problems were one of the incentives for their move. The second item is the statement in the court record (page 266) that shows that Samuel Mangum was not in the County of Surry in 1747, about a year before we believe William Sr. and family moved to N.C. The records also show that William Sr. was still in Surry County on 16 June of 1748 when he appraised the estate of William Sherrod. He was definitely out of the County by 21 June 1748. He may have been gone by 19 Jan. 1748 as one John Holt decided not to prosecute him for a debt, probably realizing it was a waste of time if William had already left the County."

11. 1. Virginia Court actions (1741-1751) mentioning: John Mangum (II), his wife Olive Savidge, and his orphaned Children; his brothers James, William, and Samuel Mangum; and miscellaneous Savages/Savidges. We know that Olive Savidge had brothers Love/Love Jr./Loveliss and Robert since all three are identified in the 1728 will of Loveliss Sr.. The relationship of the other Savages/Savidges - Benjamin, Henry, William and his wife Mary, and John - is undetermined from these documents and further research is needed. (Henry and Loveliss Savidge are named in the same document which would indicate some type of relationship.)
From the book "Surry County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1741-1751, An Every Name Index," by T.L.C. Genealogy, PO Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, 1992, copy in the Walter Cecil Rawls Library in Courtland, Surry, Virginia. Court books are: 1 = 1741-1744; A = 1744-1749; B = 1749 -1751. The second part of the code is the page number and then the month of the court term (in Julian calendar nomenclature). Court books can be seen on FHL films 34129 and 34130 as well as FHL books 975.5562 P2hw (sev. volumes). The following are my brief extractions from the various listed cases:
James Mangum:
A-563 Jun 1749 James Mangum on a jury.
B-020 Oct 1749: Dinah a Negro girl belonging to James Mangum was adjudged to be 8 years old.
B-106 Jun 1750: James Mangum Plt. vs. Thomas Eldridge Admr. of Thomas King decd.
B-225 May 1751: James Mangum Plt. vs. Thomas Eldridge Admr. of Thomas King decd.
John Mangum:
1-087 Feb 1742/3: Indentures between John Mangum with his wife Olive and Zachariah Madere.
1-234 Jul 1744: Widow Olive Mangum obtains adminstration over estate of her deceased husband John Mangum with William Mangum and James Nicholson acting as sureties.
1-235 Jul 1744: Samuel Maget, Robert Judkins, Bartholomew Figures and William Owen swore before Howell Briggs, Gent., to appraise and inventory the slaves and personal estate of John Mangum, decd.
A-013 Dec 1744: Inventory of estate of John Mangum returned to Court and ordered to be recorded.
A-058 Jun 1745: William Mangum and James Nicholson acting as sureties of Olive Mangum are concerned about their role and petitions to have the estate turned over to them by Olive Mangum concerning the estate of her decd. husband John Mangum.
John's Orphans:
A-323 Jun 1747: "Ordered that the Church Wardens of Albemarle Parish bind out the orphans of John Mangum according to Law."
Olive Mangum:
1-087 Feb 1742/3: Indentures between John Mangum with his wife Olive and Zachariah Madere.
A-058 Jun 1745: William Mangum and James Nicholson acting as sureties of Olive Mangum are concerned about their role and petitions to have the estate turned over to them by Olive Mangum concerning the estate of her decd. husband John Mangum.
A-387 Oct 1747: Olive Mangum and Samuel Maget are witnesses to the will of John Richardson, decd., presented by Elizabeth Richardson, widow.
Widow Olive Mangum
1-234 Jul 1744: Widow Olive Mangum obtains adminstration over estate of her deceased husband John Mangum with William Mangum and James Nicholson acting as sureties.
Samuel Mangum:
A-024 Feb 1744/5: Samuel Mangum, deft. in lawsuit by Thomas Jones for debt.
A-266 Feb 1746/7: Plt. against Samuel Mangum, carpenter, Deft. for debt. Suit abated because Deft. not inhabitant of this County.
B-214 May 1751: Samuel Mangum, Plt. vs. Agniss Washington Deft. suing for 30 sh. owed for construction of a building. Deft. won.
B-216 May 1751: Herod Clary, a witness for Agness Washington in the suit of Samuel Mangum, motions for payment from Deft. for his two days in court.
William Mangum:
1-184 Nov 1743: William Mangum serving on Jury of Grand Inquest.
1-234 Jul 1744: Widow Olive Mangum obtains adminstration over estate of her deceased husband John Mangum with William Mangum and James Nicholson acting as sureties.
A-058 Jun 1745: William Mangum and James Nicholson acting as sureties of Olive Mangum are concerned about their role and petitions to have the estate turned over to them by Olive Mangum concerning the estate of her decd. husband John Mangum.
A-070 Jul 1745: William Mangum serving on jury.
A-313 Jun 1747: William Mangum and three others appointed to appraise the slaves and estate of Arthur Sherrod, decd.
A-415 Jan 1747/8: John Holt Plt. vs. William Mangum & Charles Clary Deft.: Debt.
A-463 May 1748: Attachment of John Ruffin, Gent., against estate of William Mangum. A Humphrey Bailey also involved.
A-475-476 Jun 1748: Attachment of Thomas Pritlaw against estate of William Mangum. Effects are in the hands of Joseph Jeffries, Edmund Barrow, Thomas Bell, and Jonathan Ellis. James Nicolson, William Rogers, and Bufort Pleasant names as additional garnishees.
A-493 Aug 1748: Attachment of Thomas Pritlow against estate of William Mangum. Beuford Pleasant also named as a garnishee.
A-540 May 1749: William Mangum vs. Joseph Jeffries.
A-570 Jun 1749: Thomas Pritloe vs the Estate of William Mangum.
Benjamin Savage:
A-088 Sep 1745: Benjamin Savage plaintiff vs. Elias George deft. Benj. did not show up and last by default. No type of case given but deft. asked to recover 5 shilling for expenses.
A-400 Nov 1747: Benjamin Savage to be paid for plank to repair Cyprus Swamp Bridge. Paid with 271 lbs. of tobacco.
Henry Savage:
B-203 Apr 1751: Henry Savage, Loveless Savage, James Moore, John Mooring and Lewis Long had garnished an unnamed debtor.
B-306 Aug 1751: Henry Savage, Loveless Savage, James Moore, John Mooring and Lewis Long had garnished Edward Long. Robert Davis, John Hay and wife Judith (excutrix of Charels Binns dec'd) added as garnishees.
Love Jr. Savage:
A-513 Dec 1748: Sale and indenture between Joseph Lancaster and Love Savage Junior.
Love Savidge:
B-143 Oct 1750: Judith Binns, exctrx. of Chalres Binns, Gent. vs Love Savidge concerning debt.
Loveless Savage:
B-203 Apr 1751: Henry Savage, Loveless Savage, James Moore, John Mooring and Lewis Long had garnished an unnamed debtor.
B-234 May 1751: Judith Binns, exctrx. of Chalres Binns, Gent. vs Loveless Savage concerning debt.
B-306 Aug 1751: Henry Savage, Loveless Savage, James Moore, John Mooring and Lewis Long had garnished Edward Long. Robert Davis, John Hay and wife Judith (excutrix of Charels Binns dec'd) added as garnishees.
Robert Savidge:
A-438 Apr 1748: Sale and indenture between William George and Robert Savidge.
B-149 Oct 1750: Judith Binns, exctrx. of Chalres Binns, Gent. vs Robert Savidge concerning promissory note of 38 sh. 8 pence.
Robert Savage:
B-196 Apr 1751: Sale and indenture between John Wall with wife Mary and Robert Savage, all of County of Surry.
William Savage:
A-016 Jan 1744/5: Indenture of a sale between William Savage and his wife Mary with James Adams.
William Savidge:
B-133 Sep 1750: Sale and indenture between Joseph Lancaster with wife William and John Savidge, all of County of Surry.
Mary Savage:
A-016 Jan 1744/5: Indenture of a sale between William Savage and his wife Mary with James Adams.
John Savidge:
B-134 Sep 1750: Sale and indenture between Joseph Lancaster with wife Mary and John Savidge, all of County of Surry.

MARRIAGE:
1. Date and place is a guess only. Husband John was born and died in Surry Co.

2. "The Mangum-Mangham-Mangrum Journal," Issue No. 51, January 2003, (formerly "Mangum Family Bulletin"), James L. Parham, editor, pp. 13-15, article includes scanned images of the actual documents: This Part 9 [of a series in the Journal] of the old Virginia records continues to delve more deeply into the records of the second John Mangum (II) of Virginia... [showing that Olive was his wife]:
"INDENTURE of LEASE & RELEASE Between John& Olive Mangum and ZACHARIAH MADERE, (Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1741-1744, page 87. Court date 16 Feb. 1742): 'Indentures of Lease & Release between John Mangum and Olive his wife of the one part and Zachariah Madere of the other part were acknowledged by the sd [said] John and Olive and by the Court Ordered to be recorded previous to which the sd Olive was privily Examined as the Law Directs.' (EDITOR'S NOTE: Appears to be related to land dealings between the Mangums and Mr. Madere.) (EDITOR'S Comments: The... record above is an indenture of Lease and Release between John Mangum (& Olive his wife) and Zachariah Madere. It is apparently related to land sales between the parties. This record is significant in that it specifically calls Olive the wife of John Mangum.)"
Olive Mangum ADMINISTRATOR of John Mangum'S Estate, (Surry County, Virginia Orders 1744-1749, Page 58, June Court, 1745): 'On the Petition of James Nicholson and William Mangum Thereby Sitting forth That they the sd Peititioners became bound to this Court as Securities of Olive Mangum for her due - - Administration of the Estate of John Mangum deced and apprehending themselves to be in Imminent Danger of being Demnified Prayed relief in the Premisses Where upon after hearing as well the sd Petitioners as the sd Olive It is ordered and Decreed That the sd Olive Deliver up the sd Estate to the sd Petitioners or give them good and sufficient security to Indemnific them in the premises.' (EDITOR'S Comments: The... record concerns Olive Mangum as administrator of John Mangum (II)'s estate. It appears that her securities, William Mangum and James Nicholson, were about to be out some money because of some irregularities in Olive's handling of John Mangum's estate. The court ordered Olive to release the estate to the petitioners or give them enough security (money or property probably) to cover the impending liability on James Nicholson & William Mangum. We believe, by circumstantial evidence, that John Mangum (II) (the deceased) was a son of John Mangum(I) the immigrant, and William Mangum was John (II)'s brother.)"
ORPHans of John Mangum, (Surry County, Virginia Orders, 1744-1749, page 323, 16 June 1747 Court): 'Ordered That the Church Warden of Albemarle Parish bond out the Orphans of John Mangum according to Law.' (EDITOR'S Comments: The... record concerns the Orphans of John Mangum. This shows that John Mangum (II) had children and they or at least some of them were minors in 1747. Oh, how do we wish they had been named! ED.)"

3. See also other records quoted above from "The Mangum-Mangham-Mangrum Journal" concerning the estate administration of John Mangum also confirming John and Olive were married.

BIRTH:
1. Caution should be used in accepting exact birth dates on any second generation Mangums. There are no records of any of the births of any of the Mangums of the second generation (after the first generation of John Mangum, the immigrant, and his wife Frances Bennett). Any dates given here and with all other genealogies that I have seen by other family researchers are conjecture. Most records we have of this generation are by association of later wills and other transactions and by association of time and locality. As quoted from the book "Pleasant Mangum and All His Kin," comp. by James Lynn Parham, longtime editor of the Mangum Family Bulletin and the premier researcher on early Mangums, 1997, pp. 41-45: "The determination of the children of the immigrant John Mangum has been mostly a matter of edutated guesswork. We know that Mary and Sarah Mangum, mentioned in Sarah Lancaster's will of 1722, were daughters of John Mangum. Both were apparently minors at that time. Frances, mentioned in the will of Richard Bennett, Jr., may have been a daughter of John, but that theory is controversial [kp: based on the interpretation of Robert Bennett's will where it says my granddaughter Frances Mangum]. John who married Olive Savidge, was most likely the eldest son of John and Frances. Two other probably sons, James and William, both married Marys and recorded some of their children's births in the Albemarle Parish [kp: which began in 1739, but has many missing pages in the extant copy]... For various other reasons, some researchers have assigned other children to John and Frances. Among those is Henry Mangum who recorded his children's births in the Mill Swamp Baptist Church records of Isle of Wight County, beginning in 1746. His tie to John the immigrant lies in the fact that he was in the same general area and his age was approximately the ages of John's other children."
Many researchers also include Nicholas, Joseph, and Samuel as children merely on possible association by time and locality. Others consider Nicholas as a possible separate immigrant, Samuel as a son of second generation William Mangum, Sr., and Joseph as a son of second generation Nicolas (or possible first generation) Mangum. Unfortunately there is no proof on the these latter three one way of the other.
Most birthdates assigned to the spouses of these individuals are also conjecture based on arbitrary dates given to the Mangum family births.

DEATH:
1. Listed as a godmother in several christenings up thru 19 May 1754. See quotation above. Death would have had to be at the earliest after that date.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. The book "Births and Deaths 1717-1778 from the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties, Virginia," by John Bennett Brodie, 1958, Genealogical Publishing Co., copy in Courtland, Virginia library. 		Savidge, Olive (I1405)
 
5030 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There appears to be some controversy about the name of the second wife of Joseph Loomis as to whether it is Mary Chauncy or Mary Sherwood. Some email communications on the subject are as follows:
a. 9 Feb 2002 from Sonia Glines : "I have a Marriage book that I find to be quite on with what it is talking about, called New England Marriages prior to 1700 by Clarence Almon Torrey. I notice that a lot of people keep saying the second wife to Joseph Loomis is a Mary Chauncey. And then I notice a piece sent to the list from something off of Family Tree Maker referring to her as Mary Sherwood.
Dawes Gates, p 571 says Mary CHAUNCY (no source for the marriage itself, but he cites, Loomis Family, E. Loomis, 1875 & 1880; Boddie & Allied Families, 1918; Savage, and Stiles, History of Ancient Windsor, II, 432-4, for the article in general. None of which are contemporaneous sources.) Stiles, Hist. of Ancient Windsor, II, 433 says Mary CHAUNCEY. It also says she was adm. Windsor church Dec., 1660 (O.C.R.) and d. 22 Apl., 1681 (note that he gives court records for her church admission and death, but not for the marriage.) However, there is an article on CD #179 (Family Treemaker) Genealogies of CT Families Vol II, entitled the Second Wife of Joseph Loomis of Windsor, p. 424 by Elisha S. Loomis of Cleveland, OH which states that he has never found any documentary proof for the statement that Joseph Loomis m. as his second wife Mary Chauncey. He goes on to state that "On page 39 of 'Some Early Records and Documents of and relative to the Town of Windsor, Conn., 1639-1703,' being a true copy of the private vital records kept by Matthew Grant of Windsor and published by the Hartford Historical Society in 1930, is this record 'Joseph Loomis married Mary Sharwod June 28, 1659.' A Mary Sherwood, born about 1639, the daughter of Thomas Sherwood by his second wife, Mary Fitch, had brothers Stephen, Matthew, and Isaac. The Mary Sherwood who married Joseph Loomis named three of her sons Stephen, Matthew, and Isaac." Mary (Fitch) Sherwood, the mother of Mary (Sherwood) Loomis, m. as her 2nd husband, in 1658, John Banks. In her will she mentions her children, Matthew, Mary, Ruth, and Isaac Sherwood, and "daughter" Hannah Lumis. Presumably, "granddaughter" was meant for "daughter" and refers to the Hannah Loomis bp. 8 Feb. 1661/2, d. of Joseph Loomis by his 2nd wife, Mary. Dawes-Gates is pretty well recognized as a reliable source, but without seeing the actual Grant Record, Elisha Loomis is the better source here, because he does cite a contemporaneous source. Elisha Loomis also mentions Daniel L. Sherwood and His Paternal Ancestors, 1929 and History of the Fitch Family, 1930, vol. 1 as sources for the Mary FITCH and Thomas SHERWOOD marriage, so maybe I can find something in there to support that marriage as well."
b. An e-mail also from researcher Cathy Brinkman forwarded 8 Feb 2002 by Ellen Baker i. Husband's Name: Joseph LOOMIS(AFN:1845-WJM) Married: 28 Jun 1659, Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, Wife's Name Mary SHERWOOD(AFN:1845-WKT) Born: 1644/1655, Place: Of Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, Died: 22 Apr 1681, Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, Married: 28 Jun 1659 Place:
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
ii. Father: Thomas SHERWOOD (AFN:2VDK-H1), Mother: Mary WHEEler (AFN:JLD6-VB)

2. Henry R. Stiles, "The History and Genealogies of Ancient Windsor, Connecticut," 1892, v. 2, pp. 432-433, {bracketed notes from "Genealogy of the Descendants of Joseph Loomis of Windsor" by Elias Loomis}: Joseph Loomis, Jr., m. (1) 17 Sep 1646 Sarah Hill (O.C.R.), who died 23 Aug 1653; (2) Mary Chauncey, 28 Jun 1659, who was admitted Windsor Church Dec 1660 (O.C.R.), and d. 22 Apr 1681 (O.C.R.) He (was freeman 1654) contributed ₤1,0s,3d. to Conn. Relief Fund for Poor of Other Colonies, 1676; owned land grant by town of Windsor, 1643, 12 rods 6 ft. wide, bord. S. and E. by Matt. Allyn, N. by Jos. Loomis, Sr., W. by John Porter's lot (1660, purchased land on E. side Conn. River, which he div. 1686 to sons Joseph and John); he d. 26 Jun 1687. Children (b. Windsor; bp. O.C.R.):
A. Sarah, b. 22 Jul 1647; d. 1654.
B. Joseph, b. 15 Jul 1649.
C. John, b. 1 Oct 1651 (O.C.R. gives date of his bp. as 5 Oct 1650.)
D. Mary, b. 3 Aug 1653 {living in 1687}.
E. Sarah, b. 1 Apr 1660; d. 4 Jun 1661.
F. Hannah, b. 2, bp. 8 Feb 1661/2 {living in 1687}.
G. Matthew, b. 4, bp. 6 Nov 1664.
H. {Isaac, b. 10 Jul 1666; d. young.}
I. Stephen, b. 1 Sep 1668.
J. James, b. 31 Oct 1669.
K. Nathaniel, b. 8 Aug 1673.
L. Issac, b. 28 Oct 1677; d. 17 Mar 1704."

3. Elias Loomis "Descendants of Joseph Loomis in America," update of 1875 edition published by Elisha S. Loomis, Berea, Ohio, third (1908) edition, chapter: "The Descendants of Joseph Loomis (1590-1658) in America," subchapter "First Generation, children of Joseph Loomis of Windsor, CT.," pp. 126-128:
"Joseph Loomis, b. Messing, Co. Essex, England, a. 1615,; m. 1st, Sept. 17, 1646, Sarah, bapt. Feb. 2, 1621, d. Aug. 23, 1653, eldest dau. of Wm. and Phillis (dau. of Richard and Sarah (Osborne) Lyman, who emigrated from High Onger, Co. Essex, Eng., 1631) Hill, of Windsor; m. 2nd, June 28, 1659, Mary Chauncey, who d. Apr. 22, 1681. Her parentage is not known. The History of the Treman Family in America, p. 1688, places her as the dau. of Pres. Charles Chauncey of Harvard, but this is doubted - at least, no conclusive evidence has ever been found. Neither does Judith Chauncey, spinster, the half-sister of Pres. Charles, mention her in her will dated Dec., 1657, proven March 1, 1657-8 (see Waters' Gleanings, Vol. I, pp 107-8), wherein she mentions many of her 'cousins' and other relatives. Neither does the 'Pedigree of the Family of Chauncey,' compiled by Stephen Tucker, Esq., Somerset Herald in Ordinary, 1884, name a Mary which could possibly have been Mary, wife of Joseph Loomis. On May 3rd, 1643, he had granted him from the Plantation four acres of land, bounded north by land of Joseph Loomis, the elder. In Vol. I, of lands, in office of Sec'y of State of Connn., this entry occurs: Joseph Lumas Jr. Owner of land before 1653, at Windsor, Conn. in 1660, by purchase, he acquired land on the east side of the Conn. River. In 1686 he conveyed a part of this land to his son Joseph, and a part of his son John. He was a member of Windsor troop of horse, in King Phillip's War, 1675-6, (see soldiers in King Phillip's War, by Geo. M. Bodge, 1896), and was granted 6s 8d 'on war account.' He was a freeman in 1654, and d. June 26, 1687. 12 ch'n, all b. Windsor."

4. FHL book 929.273 F597g "Genealogical Notes on the Founding of New England…," by Ernest Flagg (Hartford, 1926), p. 278:
"Joseph [Loomis], about 1615; d. June 26, 1687; m. Sept. 17, 1646, Sarah, dau. of William Hill and granddau. af Richard Lyman1; m. (2), June 28, 1659, Mary Chauncey, who d. April 22, 1681. He was a trooper in King Philip's War, as was his brother, Nathaniel."

5. The book "Dorset Pilgrims," 1989, pp. 200-1: "Among the [horse] troopers [organized in 1658] … there were only two brothers. Thomas and Nathaniel Loomis were the sons of Joseph Loomis who … came from East Anglia; he and his family of five sons probably came from the Huitt party in 1638. He was a man of substance, receiving from the plantation grants valued at ₤675 which placed him among the most wealthy which placed him among the most wealthy. His large home lot of 26 acres was prominent on the Island next to old Henry Wolcott on the Rivulet bank of Plymouth Meadow. He did not, however, play any notable role in Windsor's affairs nor indeed, with one exception, did his sons, save that three of them served as town constable. The exception was the second son, John, who was a townsman and a deputy and, with a family of thirteen children, inherited his father's homestead. His true importance was as a deacon of Windsor church, an office which he exercised with authority for many years. Neither of our troopers, Thomas and Nathaniel, achieved distinction, though they lived respectably and comfortably, Thomas with four and Nathaniel with twelve children. Nathaniel married deacon Moore's daughter. This marriage, together with that of his brother Joseph to Mary Chauncey, daughter of Warham's successor as minister, and brother John's becoming a deacon, were to bring the family well within the ambit of church dignity and influence."

6. The book "Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Rice Lyon and his wife Harriet Wade Rice with related families," by Patty Barthell Myers (2003), pp. 448-51:
"JOSEPH2 Loomis, b. Eng. c1615; d. Windsor, Conn., 26 Jun 1687; m/1 Windsor 17 Sept 1646 SARAH HILL., who d. 23 Aug 1653; m/2 28 Jun 1659 MARY SHERWOOD, b. c1639, d/o Thomas and Mary (Fitch) Sherwood. ("Some Early Records and Documents of and Relative to the Town of Windsor, Conn., 1639-1703," p. 39.) Inventory of his estate was made 12 Jul 1687 by Henry Wolcott, John Wolcott and John Loomis and amounted to £281.14.08. Children named were Joseph age 38; John 36; Mary 34; Hannah 25; Matthew 23; Stephen 20; James 17; Nathaniel 14; Isaac 9. (Manwaring, Vol. 1, 1677-1687, p. 332.) Children by Sarah: Sarah b. 22 Jul 1647, d. 1654; Joseph b. 15 Jul 1649, d. East Windsor 26 Feb 1715, m/1 Lydia Drake, d/o John, m/2 widow Abigail Birge; John b. 1 Oct 1651, d. Windsor 3 Nov 1732, m/1 Mary (___), m/2 Esther Gillett; Mary b. 3 Aug 1653, living 1687. Children by Mary: Sarah (again) b. 1 Apr 1660, d. inf.; Hannah b. 2 Feb 1662, living 1687; Matthew b 4 Nov 1664, d. 12 Apr 1688, m. Mary Gaylord; Isaac b. 10 Jul 1666, d. young; Stephen b. 1 Sept 1668, d. 1711, m. Esther Colt; James b. 31 Oct 1669, d. Bolton 29 Dec 1750, Mindwell (___); Nathaniel b. 8 Aug 1673, d. East Windsor 1730, m. Elizabeth (___); Isaac (again) b. 28 Oct 1677, d. 17 Mar 1704...
(William Richard Cutter, New England Family History, p. 985; (Elias Loomis, Desc. of Joseph Loomis)"

7. The book "Emerson-Benson Saga …," by Edmund K. Swigart (Baltimore: Gateway Press, Inc., 1994), pp. 351-53:
"JOSEPH1 LOOMIS (JOHNA LUMACE, JOHNB LUMMYS, THOMASC) was born by 1590, perhaps in Braintree, county Lincoln, England, and died 25 November 1658 at Windsor, CT. He was the son of JOHNA LUMACE, a tailor of Thaxted and Braintree and AGNESA LINGWOOD and JANE MARLAN?, daughter of WILLIAMB and MARGARETA (PERYE) MARLAN? of Braintree. He was also the grandson of JOHNB LUMMYS, a carpenter of Thaxted, and Kryster [sic: Krysten] (Christian (___). JOSEPH1 married 30 June 1616 at Messing, county Essex, England, MARY1 WHITE, daughter of ROBERTA, a wealthy yeoman, and BRIDGETA (ALLGAR) WHITE of Shalford, county Essex. MARY1 was baptized 24 August 1590 at Shalford and died 23 August 1652 at Windsor. MARY1's younger sister, ANNA1, married ancestor JOHN1 PORTER.
United States President Ulysses Simpson Grant (18th Chief Executive), Stephen Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th), and Gerald Rudolph Ford, (38th), were descendants of MARY1's parents and Millard Fillmore (13th President), of her and her parents.
JOSEPH1 was a woolen draper, He and his wife lived in Braintree until 1628. They moved to London and from there sailed with their eight children 11 April 1638 aboard the "Susan and Ellen", the same ship that ancestor Rev. PETER1 BULKELEY had taken in 1635. The LOOMIS family arrived in Boston 11 July 1638, they may have spent their first year in Dorchester, MA, but moved by land in the summer of 1639 to Windsor, CT, "Probably in the company of Reverend Ephraim Huet who arrived there August 17, 1639" (ref. 3). "On 2 Feb. 1640 he had granted to him 21 acres on the west side of the Connecticut River adjoining the Farmington River" (ref. 6). JOSEPH1 continued to acquire land and served on juries in 1642 and in 1644 with Nathaniel1 Foote, brother of ancestor MARYA FOOTE. "On 6 January 1650, he was sued by" [ancestor WILLIAM1 BUELL] "for trespass and for damage to the extent of seven bushels of corn; one may infer that his stock got away from him" (ref. 3).
JOSEPH1 apparently left no will. His estate was valued at 178 pounds 10 shillings, with "a 'debt in England'" (ref. 3) of 12 pounds 14 shillings 6 pence against it. On December 1658, his wife having predeceased him, his five sons and three daughters (two represented by their husbands) signed an agreement in place of a will to divide JOSEPH's estate equitably among them.
The children of JOSEPH1 and MARY1 (WHITE) LOOMIS, all probably born in Braintree, county Lancaster, England, and probably not all listed in the correct order of birth, were.
I Joseph2, b. 1615, ca. 1616; d. 26 Jun 1687 at Windsor, CT; m. 1/wf 17 Sep 1646, Sarah2 Hill 2/wf 28 Jun 1659, Mary Sherwood.
II Sarah2, b. ca. 1617-8?; d. 1667, 1687, perh. at Hartford, CT; m. by 28 Sep 1640, Nicholas Olmstead.
III. ELIZABETH2, b. ca. 1620?; d. aft. 1665, prob. of Killingworth, CT; m by 20 May 1640-1 at Windsor, CT, JOSIAH2 HULL (see HULL).
IV Mary2, b. 1620?; d. 19 Aug. 1680, prob. at Windsor, CT: m. 1/hs by 1637-8, by 1633, John Skinner, m. 2/hs 13 Nov 1651, prob. at Windsor, Owen Tudor.
V John2, b. ca. 1622?, 1620; d. 2 Sep 1688 at Windsor, CT; m. 3, 6? Feb 1648-9 Elizabeth2 Scott (Thomas1).
VI Thomas2, b. ca. 1624?; 2 Aug 1689, prob. at Windsor, CT; m. 1/wf 1 Nov 1653 Hannah Fox/Fowkes who d. 1662, prob. at Windsor; m. 2/wf 1 Jan 1562-3, Mary2 Judd (Thomas1).
VII Nathaniel2, b. ca 1626?; d. 19 Aug 1688, prob. at Windsor, CT; m. as 1/hs 24 Nov 1653-4, Elizabeth2 Moore (John1) who m. 2/hs aft. 3 Nov 1991, John Case.
VIII Samuel2, b. 1628?; d. 1 Oct 1689, prob. at Westfield, MA; m. 27, 29? Dec 1653, Elizabeth2 Judd (Thomas1), sis. of Mary2 who m. Samuel2's older? bro., Thomas2 as 2/wf.
REFERENCES
1) Brainerd, Dwight, "Ancestry of Thomas Chalmers Brainerd," [Portland, ME, Anthoensen Press, 1948], [hereinafter Brainerd, D.], 301-2.
2) Colket, M. B., op. cit., 196.
3) Ferris, M. W., op. cit., Dawes-Gates, II:453-62; 567-72.
4) Parke, N. G., op. cit., 78.
5) Pierce, R. Andrew, personal correspondence, research and material on the Hull and Loomis lines, 25 May 1993, MAT, Swigart, E. K., Washington, CT.
6) Pitman, H. M., op. cit., 391-2, 396.
7) Roberts, G. B., op cit., 182.
8) Roberts, Gary B., review of the Emerson-Benson ancestral lines and material on the Lingwood, Loomis and White lines, NEHGS Library, Boston, MA, 19 May 1993 with Swigart, E. K., MAT, Swigart, E. K., Washington, CT.
9) Savage, J., op. cit. II:494; III:112-3.
10) Torrey, C. A., op. cit., 139, 401, 472, 545, 677, 757."

BIRTH:
1. Per 11 Feb 2002 email of Calvin Owen : Abt 1639 in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.

MARRIAGE:
1. The book "New England Marriages prior to 1700" by Clarence Almon Torrey indicates: Mary Sharwood: 28 Jun 1659, and death abt. 1681.
 		Sherwood, Mary (I1419)
 
5031 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There appears to be some controversy about the name of the second wife of Joseph Loomis whether it is a Mary Chauncy or Mary Sherwood. Others also report "Shepwood." Some email communications are as follows:
a. 9 Feb 2002 from Sonia Glines : "I have a Marriage book that I find to be quite on with what it is talking about, called New England Marriages prior to 1700 by Clarence Almon Torrey. I notice that a lot of people keep saying the second wife to Joseph Loomis is a Mary Chauncey. And then I notice a piece sent to the list from something off of Family Tree Maker referring to her as Mary Sherwood.
Dawes Gates, p 571 says Mary Chauncy (no source for the marriage itself, but he cites, Loomis Family, E. Loomis, 1875 & 1880; Boddie & Allied Families, 1918; Savage, and Stiles, History of Ancient Windsor, II, 432-4, for the article in general. None of which are contemporaneous sources.) Stiles, Hist. of Ancient Windsor, II, 433 says Mary Chauncey. It also says she was adm. Windsor church Dec., 1660 (O.C.R.) and d. 22 Apl., 1681 (note that he gives court records for her church admission and death, but not for the marriage.) However, there is an article on CD #179 (Family Treemaker) Genealogies of CT Families Vol II, entitled the Second Wife of Joseph Loomis of Windsor, p. 424 by Elisha S. Loomis of Cleveland, OH which states that he has never found any documentary proof for the statement that Joseph Loomis m. as his second wife Mary Chauncey. He goes on to state that "On page 39 of 'Some Early Records and Documents of and relative to the Town of Windsor, Conn., 1639-1703,' being a true copy of the private vital records kept by Matthew Grant of Windsor and published by the Hartford Historical Society in 1930, is this record 'Joseph Loomis married Mary Sharwod June 28, 1659.' A Mary Sherwood, born about 1639, the daughter of Thomas Sherwood by his second wife, Mary Fitch, had brothers Stephen, Matthew, and Isaac. The Mary Sherwood who married Joseph Loomis named three of her sons Stephen, Matthew, and Isaac." Mary (Fitch) Sherwood, the mother of Mary (Sherwood) Loomis, m. as her 2nd husband, in 1658, John Banks. In her will she mentions her children, Matthew, Mary, Ruth, and Isaac Sherwood, and "daughter" Hannah Lumis. Presumably, "granddaughter" was meant for "daughter" and refers to the Hannah Loomis bp. 8 Feb. 1661/2, d. of Joseph Loomis by his 2nd wife, Mary. Dawes-Gates is pretty well recognized as a reliable source, but without seeing the actual Grant Record, Elisha Loomis is the better source here, because he does cite a contemporaneous source. Elisha Loomis also mentions Daniel L. Sherwood and His Paternal Ancestors, 1929 and History of the Fitch Family, 1930, vol. 1 as sources for the Mary Fitch and Thomas Sherwood marriage, so maybe I can find something in there to support that marriage as well."
b. An e-mail also from researcher Cathy Brinkman forwarded 8 Feb 2002 by Ellen Baker i. Husband's Name: Joseph LOOMIS(AFN:1845-WJM) Married: 28 Jun 1659, Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, Wife's Name Mary Sherwood(AFN:1845-WKT) Born: 1644/1655, Place: Of Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, Died: 22 Apr 1681, Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, Married: 28 Jun 1659 Place:
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
ii. Father: Thomas Sherwood (AFN:2VDK-H1), Mother: Mary Wheeler (AFN:JLD6-VB)

2. Per 19 Feb 2002 email of Clyde Loomis > LFofA, P.O. Box 17, Denair, CA 95316: "The two wives of Joseph Loomis, son of Joseph and Mary (White) Loomis, as it is shown in the Loomis family 1908 genealogy, "The Loomis Family in America": Joseph Loomis (1), b Messing, Co. Essex, Eng., ca 1615; m/1 17 Sep, 1646, Sarah, bap 2 Feb, 1621, d 23 Aug, 1653, eldest dau of William & Phillis (Lyman) Hill of Windsor, Phillis's parents were Richard and Sarah (Osbourne) Lyman. Joseph m/2 28 Jun, 1659, Mary Chauncey, her parentage unknown. (Additional data shown but not pertinent to our business here.) These "facts" on Joseph's 2nd wife has long been a subject of much dispute, but there is also evidence that disputes the data shown for Joseph's first wife, Sarah Hill. We now believe that Joseph's second wife was Mary, dau of Thomas and Mary (__?__) Sherwood. Mary - mother of Mary who married Joseph - parentage/surname is unknown. See some of the debate on this subject as was presented by two of the premier historians of their day, Dr. Elisha Scott Loomis, and Donald Lines Jacobus, page 81 of my Loomis Families of America Newsletter and Research Bulletin, for July, 1985. Joseph's first wife - some data/references which help to sort out who she was:
1- The name of Phyllis Lyman's husband was William Hill/Hills, who lived Hartford, CT. Richard was the name of Phyllis Lyman's father. William Hill and Phyllis did have a daughter named, Sarah.
2- On page 301 of "Families of Early Hartford" by Lucius Barnes Barbour, he shows the family of William Hills and mentions that his name is on Founder's Monument. Under daughter he shows the following:
3- "Sarah - d bef 1680; m William Ward of Middltn."
4- On page 581 of "Hale, House, and Related Families" by Donald Lines Jacobus, under the William Hill family of Hartford, CT, he shows the following:
5- "1. Sarah b (say 1633), d. at Newark, NJ, in 1691; m/1 by 1651 John Ward of Branford, CT, and Newark, NJ who d at Newark in 1684; m/2 Stephan Davis."
6- On page 501 Mr. Jacobus refers to the will of William Hills, Sr., dated 21 Feb, 1680-81, proved 6 Dec, 1683, in which "daughter Sarah Ward is mentioned." Note: Sarah Ward was living 1880-81, and by this time, according to the Loomis 1908 genealogy, Joseph's first wife, Sarah had died 23 Aug, 1653, and he m/2 28 Jun, 1659.
7- There was, during that period, another William Hill, living at Windsor, married to wife, Sarah, whose maiden name was Jourdain, and they had a daughter named Sarah. They were of Lyme Regis, Co. Dorchester, Eng., and came to America on the 'Mary & John,' in 1630. Sarah Jourdain was the dau. of Ignatius and Elizabeth (Baskerville) Jourdain. This William Hill settled first at Dorchester, later at Windsor, then to Fairfield, where he d. in 1649. His widow m/2 Jonathan Sowther, m/3 Edmund Greenleaf.
8- "American Marriage Records before 1699" by W.M. Clemens, shows the marriage of Joseph Loomis and Sarah Hill as 17 Sep, 1646, at Windsor, CT.
9- "Savage's Genealogical Dictionary" shows the following: "Hill, William, Dorchester, a man of note among the first settlers, probably came in the 'Mary & John,' freeman 5 Nov, 1633, was selectman 1636, and removed to Windsor, of where he was rep. 1652 and 3, and perhaps had Sarah who married 17 Sep, 1646, Joseph Loomis at Windsor, and possibly it was the later who was rep 1669."
10- "The Families of Old Fairfield" by D.L. Jacobus, Vol 1 Pg 280, shows the following under the children of William Hill and Sarah Jourdain: "Sarah, d. 23 Aug, 1653; m at Windsor, 17 Sep, 1646, Joseph Loomis."
On page 279, in connection with the will of William Hill, dated 9 Sep, 1649, proved 15 May, 1640, he shows: "Wife Sarah - children Sarah (has had portion) William, Joseph, Ignatius, James and Elizabeth" Note: No doubt Sarah had recieved her "portion" when she married in 1646. So, although we have been unable to find it in any original source records, we believe we now know that Joseph's first wife was, as stated in the 1908 genealogy, Sarah Hill, and that we have learned her true parentage - William and Sarah (Jourdain) Hill."

3. The book "The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography," v. 35, p. 230, entry for Willis Henry Loomis (b. 1870): "His original American ancelstor, Joseph Loomis, came from Braintree, England, with his wife, Mary White, in 1638 and settled at Windsor, Conn. The descent from them was through Joseph and Sarah Lyman, Joseph and Sarah Bissell, (etc.).

4. Per 9 Feb 2002 email from Ellen Baker : May 3, 1643 he had granted to him from the Plantation four acres of land, bounded on the north by his father's land, beetween 1675-6 he served in the Windsor Troop of Horse in King Philip's War and was granted 6s 8d "on war account," married #1 Sarah Hill (or Lyman) who died 20 days after giving birth to her fourth child. (Their children: Sarah who died as a child, Joseph III who married #1 Lydia Drake and #2 Abigail Gillett Borge, John who married #1 Mary [Clay?] and #2 Esther Gillett, and Mary who died young.) Joseph married #2 Mary Chauncey (or Sherwood) and had 8 children. (Their children: Sarah who died in infancy, Hannah who married Abraham Colt, Matthew who married Mary Gaylord, Isaac who died in infancy, Shephen who married Esther Colt, James who married Mindwell Drake, Nathaniel who married [Elizabeth?], and Isaac who died young.)

5. Henry R. Stiles, "The History and Genealogies of Ancient Windsor, Connecticut," 1892, v. 2, pp. 432-433, {bracketed notes from "Genealogy of the Descendants of Joseph Loomis of Windsor" by Elias Loomis}: Joseph Loomis, Jr., m. (1) 17 Sep 1646 Sarah Hill (O.C.R.), who died 23 Aug 1653; (2) Mary Chauncey, 28 Jun 1659, who was admitted Windsor Church Dec 1660 (O.C.R.), and d. 22 Apr 1681 (O.C.R.) He (was freeman 1654) contributed ₤1,0s,3d. to Conn. Relief Fund for Poor of Other Colonies, 1676; owned land grant by town of Windsor, 1643, 12 rods 6 ft. wide, bord. S. and E. by Matt. Allyn, N. by Jos. Loomis, Sr., W. by John Porter's lot (1660, purchased land on E. side Conn. River, which he div. 1686 to sons Joseph and John); he d. 26 Jun 1687. Children (b. Windsor; bp. O.C.R.):
A. Sarah, b. 22 Jul 1647; d. 1654.
B. Joseph, b. 15 Jul 1649.
C. John, b. 1 Oct 1651 (O.C.R. gives date of his bp. as 5 Oct 1650.)
D. Mary, b. 3 Aug 1653 {living in 1687}.
E. Sarah, b. 1 Apr 1660; d. 4 Jun 1661.
F. Hannah, b. 2, bp. 8 Feb 1661/2 {living in 1687}.
G. Matthew, b. 4, bp. 6 Nov 1664.
H. {Isaac, b. 10 Jul 1666; d. young.}
I. Stephen, b. 1 Sep 1668.
J. James, b. 31 Oct 1669.
K. Nathaniel, b. 8 Aug 1673.
L. Issac, b. 28 Oct 1677; d. 17 Mar 1704."

6. "New England Historical and Genealogical Register," v. 5, p. 228, Article: "Records of Ancient Windsor":
"Joseph Loomis, m. Sarah Hill, 17 Sep 1646; chil. Sarah, b. 22 Jul 1647; Joseph, b. 15 Jul 1649; John, b. 1 Oct 1651; b. Mary, b. 3 Aug 1653; Sarah, b. 1 Apr 1660; Hanna, b. 2 Feb 1661; Matthew, b. 4 Nov 1664; Stephen, b. 1 Sep 1668; Nathaniel, b. 8 Aug 1673; James, b. 31 Oct 1669; Isark, b. 28 Oct 1677."

7. The book "Memorial History of Hartford County, Connecticut, 1633-1884," v. II, Chapter 27 "Early Windsor Families," p. 554:
"Joseph Loomis (1640) had a lot granted to him 35 rods wide. He had two children born here. He died, 1658. (This lot is now occupied by Thomas W. Loomis.) Of the sons, Joseph married Sarah Hill, 1645, and had two sons and two daughters. He married second, Mary Chauncey in 1659, and had five sons and two daughters. By gift of his father in 1643 he received a lot twelve rods wide, next north of Matthew Allen, on which he built. John married Elizabeth Scott, and had eleven sons and two daughters. He had his father's homestead. Thomas married Hannah Fox, 1653, and had two sons and two daughters. He married for a second wife Mary Judd, and two sons and five daughters. By gift of his father he received a lot twelve rods wide, east of the highway, between his brother Joseph and H. Wolcott, Jr. Nathaniel married Elizabeth Moore, and had seven sons and five daughters, 1655-1680. He bought the lot and house of John Moses on the west side of the street, directly opposite Joseph Loomis, Jr. Nathaniel was among the early settlers on the east side of the Great River. Samuel had two sons and three daughters, 1660-1670. He bought Mr. Witchfield's place. He removed to Westfield, Mass."

8. Elias Loomis "Descendants of Joseph Loomis in America," update of 1875 edition published by Elisha S. Loomis, Berea, Ohio, third (1908) edition, chapter: "The Descendants of Joseph Loomis (1590-1658) in America," subchapter "First Generation, children of Joseph Loomis of Windsor, CT.," pp. 126-128:
"Genealogical investigations have been unable to establish definitely the order of the children of Joseph Loomis, and it is considered advisable to give here the conflicting evidence:
Possible order of children:
1. Mrs Olmsted, b. 1615, md. 1640. [Sarah]
2. Mrs. Hull, b. 1617, md. 1641. [Elizabeth]
3. Joseph, b. 1618, md. 1646.
4. Mrs. Skinner, b. 1620, md. 1638. [Mary]
5. John, b. 1622, md. 1648.
6. Thomas, b. 1624, md. 1653.
7. Nathaniel, b. 1626, md. 1653.
8. Samuel, b. 1628, md. 1653.
Probably, however, the order was as follows:
Joseph, b. 1615.
Sarah, b. 1617.
Elizabeth, b. abt 1619.
Mary, b. abt 1620.
John, b. 1622.
Thomas, b. 1624.
Nathaniel, b. 1626.
Samuel, b. 1628."
Concerning this Joseph:
"Joseph Loomis, b. Messing, Co. Essex, England, a. 1615,; m. 1st, Sept. 17, 1646, Sarah, bapt. Feb. 2, 1621, d. Aug. 23, 1653, eldest dau. of Wm. and Phillis (dau. of Richard and Sarah (Osborne) Lyman, who emigrated from High Onger, Co. Essex, Eng., 1631) Hill, of Windsor; m. 2nd, June 28, 1659, Mary Chauncey, who d. Apr. 22, 1681. Her parentage is not known. The History of the Treman Family in America, p. 1688, places her as the dau. of Pres. Charles Chauncey of Harvard, but this is doubted - at least, no conclusive evidence has ever been found. Neither does Judith Chauncey, spinster, the half-sister of Pres. Charles, mention her in her will dated Dec., 1657, proven March 1, 1657-8 (see Waters' Gleanings, Vol. I, pp 107-8), wherein she mentions many of her 'cousins' and other relatives. Neither does the 'Pedigree of the Family of Chauncey,' compiled by Stephen Tucker, Esq., Somerset Herald in Ordinary, 1884, name a Mary which could possibly have been Mary, wife of Joseph Loomis. On May 3rd, 1643, he had granted him from the Plantation four acres of land, bounded north by land of Joseph Loomis, the elder. In Vol. I, of lands, in office of Sec'y of State of Connn., this entry occurs: Joseph Lumas Jr. Owner of land before 1653, at Windsor, Conn. in 1660, by purchase, he acquired land on the east side of the Conn. River. In 1686 he conveyed a part of this land to his son Joseph, and a part of his son John. He was a member of Windsor troop of horse, in King Phillip's War, 1675-6, (see soldiers in King Phillip's War, by Geo. M. Bodge, 1896), and was granted 6s 8d 'on war account.' He was a freeman in 1654, and d. June 26, 1687. 12 ch'n, all b. Windsor."

9. FHL book 929.273 F597g "Genealogical Notes on the Founding of New England…," by Ernest Flagg (Hartford, 1926), p. 278:
"Mary White1, wife of Joseph Loomis1, bap. Aug. 24, 1590; dau. of Robert and Bridget (AllgarA) WhiteA of Messing, Essex, England; m. June 30, 1614 in England; d. Aug. 23, 1652. (Matthew Grant's O.C.R.)
Their children:
-Joseph, about 1615; d. June 26, 1687; m. Sept. 17, 1646, Sarah, dau. of William Hill and granddau. af Richard Lyman1; m. (2), June 28, 1659, Mary Chauncey, who d. April 22, 1681. He was a trooper in King Philip's War, as was his brother, Nathaniel.
-Sarah, about 1617; d. 1667; m. Sept. 28, 1640, as his first wife, Capt. Nicholas Olmstead, grandson of James and Jane (BristowB) OlmsteadB, and who served in the Pequot War.
-Elizabeth, about 1619; m. May 20, 1641, Josias hull, son of George of Windsor, who d. Nov. 16, 1675.
-Mary, about. 1620; d. Aug. 19, 1680; m. 1638, John Skinner of Hartford; m. (2), Nov. 13, 1651, Owen Tudor.
-John, (Deacon), 1622; d. Sept. 1, 1688; m. Feb. 3, 1648-9, Elizabeth, dau. of Thomas Scott and sister of the first wife of John Stanley2, who d. May 7, 1696.
-Thomas, 1624; d. Aug. 28, 1689; m. Nov. 1, 1653, Hannah Fox, (M.G.O.C.R.); m. (2), Jan. 1, 1662-3, Mary, dau. of Deacon Thomas Judd1, who d. Aug. 8 1684. Thomas Loomis was a trooper in 1658 under Major John Mason."

10. The book "Dorset Pilgrims," 1989, pp. 200-1: "Among the [horse] troopers [organized in 1658] … there were only two brothers. Thomas and Nathaniel Loomis were the sons of Joseph Loomis who … came from East Anglia; he and his family of five sons probably came from the Huitt party in 1638. He was a man of substance, receiving from the plantation grants valued at ₤675 which placed him among the most wealthy which placed him among the most wealthy. His large home lot of 26 acres was prominent on the Island next to old Henry Wolcott on the Rivulet bank of Plymouth Meadow. He did not, however, play any notable role in Windsor's affairs nor indeed, with one exception, did his sons, save that three of them served as town constable. The exception was the second son, John, who was a townsman and a deputy and, with a family of thirteen children, inherited his father's homestead. His true importance was as a deacon of Windsor church, an office which he exercised with authority for many years. Neither of our troopers, Thomas and Nathaniel, achieved distinction, though they lived respectably and comfortably, Thomas with four and Nathaniel with twelve children. Nathaniel married deacon Moore's daughter. This marriage, together with that of his brother Joseph to Mary Chauncey, daughter of Warham's successor as minister, and brother John's becoming a deacon, were to bring the family well within the ambit of church dignity and influence."

11. The book "Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Rice Lyon and his wife Harriet Wade Rice with related families," by Patty Barthell Myers (2003), pp. 448-51:
"JOSEPH LOOMIS, b. Eng., c1590; d. Windsor, Conn., 25 Nov 1658. He m. Messing, County Essex, England 30 Jun 1614 MARY WHITE. She was bpt. Shalford, England, 24 Aug 1590; d. Windsor, Conn., 23 Aug 1652, d/o Robert White and Bridget Allgar of Messing.
Joseph Loomis was a woolen draper in Braintree, Essex Co., England; sailed from London 11 Apr 1638 in the Susan and Ellen, and arrived at Boston 17 Jul 1638, living for about a year at Dorchester, Mass. It is mentioned in the town records of Windsor, Vol. 1, that on the 2d of Feb., 1640, he had granted him from the Plantation 21 acres adjoining Farmington Aver, on the west side of the Connecticut river; also several large tracts of land on the east side of the Connecticut, partly from the town and partly by purchase. He probably came to Windsor in the summer or autumn of 1639, and he is generally supposed to have come in the company with Rev. Ephraim Huet, who arrived at Windsor 17 Aug 1639. He brought with him five sons, all of whom were freemen 7 Oct 1669, and three daughters. The marriages of these children are recorded in the town records of Windsor, as were the births of their children, but as the dates of birth of Joseph's children are not recorded, it is difficult to determine the order of seniority. His house was situated near the mouth of the Farmington river on the "Island," so called because at every great freshet it became temporarily an island by the overflowing of the Connecticut river.
In the Records of particular Court for the colony of Connecticut, Vol 2, p. 115, is recorded the agreement of the children of Mr. Joseph Loomis, respecting the division of the estate of said deceased as approved by the Court 2 Dec 1658.
Loomis, Joseph, Windsor. Died 25 November, 1658. Inventory £178.10.00. Taken by Henry Clarke, John Moore.
Court Record, Page 115 -- 2 December, 1658. An Agreement for a Division of the Estate by the Children of Joseph Loomis, Decd, and approved by this Court of Magistrates to be an Equal Division. To Joseph Loomis, to Nicholas Olmsted, to Josiah Hull, to John Loomis, to Thomas Loomis, to Nathaniel Loomis, to Mary Tudor, to Samuel Loomis.
The agreement of the children of Mr. Joseph Loomis respecting the division of the estate of ye father deceased approved by The Court 2 December 1658: We whose names are hereunto subscribed doe by these prsents testify that it is our mutual and joynt agreement to attend an equal division of the estate of Mr. Joseph Loomis, our father, lately deceased, wch said estate being distributed in an equal prption we doe by these prsents engage to set down Satisfied and contented respecting any future trouble or demands about the fore said estate now presented by Inventory to ye Court of Magistrates.
Witness our hand, 2nd December, 1658.
Joseph Loomis, Josias Hull, Thomas Loomis, Mary Tudor, Nicholas Olmstead, John Loomis, Nath. Loomis, Samll Loomis.
(Manwaring, Charles W., A Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records, Hartford District. Vol. 1, 1650-1663, pp. 135-6.)
It is believed that the order in which the children were named in the division of the estate indicates the relative ages of the children. Further, Joseph Loomis, the younger, and John Loomis had land granted to them from the Windsor Plantation in 1643. The other sons acquired no land until several years afterward. The marriages of the sons, as recorded at Windsor, took place in the order of the names mentioned above.
i. JOSEPH2 Loomis, b. Eng. c1615; d. Windsor, Conn., 26 Jun 1687; m/1 Windsor 17 Sept 1646 SARAH HILL., who d. 23 Aug 1653; m/2 28 Jun 1659 MARY SHERWOOD, b. c1639, d/o Thomas and Mary (Fitch) Sherwood. ("Some Early Records and Documents of and Relative to the Town of Windsor, Conn., 1639-1703," p. 39.) Inventory of his estate was made 12 Jul 1687 by Henry Wolcott, John Wolcott and John Loomis and amounted to £281.14.08. Children named were Joseph age 38; John 36; Mary 34; Hannah 25; Matthew 23; Stephen 20; James 17; Nathaniel 14; Isaac 9. (Manwaring, Vol. 1, 1677-1687, p. 332.) Children by Sarah: Sarah b. 22 Jul 1647, d. 1654; Joseph b. 15 Jul 1649, d. East Windsor 26 Feb 1715, m/1 Lydia Drake, d/o John, m/2 widow Abigail Birge; John b. 1 Oct 1651, d. Windsor 3 Nov 1732, m/1 Mary (___), m/2 Esther Gillett; Mary b. 3 Aug 1653, living 1687. Children by Mary: Sarah (again) b. 1 Apr 1660, d. inf.; Hannah b. 2 Feb 1662, living 1687; Matthew b 4 Nov 1664, d. 12 Apr 1688, m. Mary Gaylord; Isaac b. 10 Jul 1666, d. young; Stephen b. 1 Sept 1668, d. 1711, m. Esther Colt; James b. 31 Oct 1669, d. Bolton 29 Dec 1750, Mindwell (___); Nathaniel b. 8 Aug 1673, d. East Windsor 1730, m. Elizabeth (___); Isaac (again) b. 28 Oct 1677, d. 17 Mar 1704.
ii. SARAH Loomis, b. Eng., c1617; m. 1640 CAPT. NICHOLAS OLMSTEAD of Hartford, s/o James Olmstead and Joyce Cornish of Hartford. He d. 31 Aug 1684. Children (OLDMSTEAD): Sarah b. 1641 m. George Gates (Torrey); Mabel b. 20 Nov 1646, m/1 Daniel Butler, m/2 Michael Taintor (Torrey); Rebecca b. Mar 1648, m. John Bigelow (Torrey); John b. 3 Feb 1650; Joseph; Samuel; Thomas prob. m. Hannah Mix. (Savage sv Nicholas Olmstead.)
iii ELIZABETH Loomis, b. Eng. c1619; d. aft 1665; m. Windsor 20 May 1641 JOSIAH HULL of Windsor, d. 16 Nov 1675, s/o George. He was deputy to the General Court 1659, 60, 62. He then removed to Killingworth where he was deputy 1667-74. Children (HULL): Josiah b. Sept 1642; John b. 17 Dec 1644; Elizabeth b. 18 Feb 1647; Mary b. 2 Oct 1648; Martha b. 10 Jun 1650: Joseph b. 10 Aug 1652; Sarah b. 9 Aug 1654; Naomi b. 17 Feb 1657, m. Thomas Burnham; Rebecca b. 10 Aug 1659; George b. 28 Apr 1662, d. soon; Thomas b. 29 May 1655. (Savage & Torrey sv Josiah Hull. NOTE: Savage says Josiah Hull m. Elizabeth, d/o Joseph Bemis, but this is incorrect.)
iv MARY Loomis, b. Eng., c1620; d. 19 Aug 1680; m/1 JOHN SKINNER of Hartford, d. 30 Oct 1650; m/2 13 Nov 1651 OWEN TUDOR of Windsor, d. 30 Oct 1690. Children (SKINNER): Mary b. 1 Dec 1637, m. Robert Reeve; Ann b. 1639 m. John Colt; John b. 1641, m. Mary Easton; Joseph b. 1643, m. Mary Filley; Richard b. 1646. Children by Owen Tudor (TUDOR): Samuel (twin) b. 5 Dec 1652, m. 1685 Abigail (Filley) Bissell, wid. of John Bissell; Sarah (twin) b. 5 Dec 1652, m. James Porter; Owen b. 2 Mar 1654, d. unm.; Anne (twin) b. 16 Oct 1657; Jane (twin) b. 16 Oct 1657, m. Samuel Smith of Wethersfield; Mary b. 6 Mar 1661, m/1 John Orton, m/2 John Judson. (Manwaring, Vol. I, 1687-1695, p. 513; Savage sv Owen Tudor.)
v DEACON JOHN Loomis, b. Eng. c1622; d. Windsor 1 Sept 1688; m. 3 Feb 1648/9 ELIZABETH SCOTT, d/o Thomas of Hartford. Children: John b. 9 Nov 1649, m/1 ___; m/2 30 Dec 1696 Sarah (Boltwood) Warner, widow of Isaac Warner and d/o Robert Boltwood; Joseph b. 7 Nov 1651, m. Hannah (___); Thomas b. 3 Dec 1653, m. Sarah White, d/o Daniel of Hatfield, Sarah m/2 John Bissell; Samuel b. 29 Jun 1655, d. young; Daniel b. 16 Jun 1657, m/1 Mary Ellsworth, d/o Josiah, m/2 widow Hannah Drake; James b. 19 Sept 1659, d. young; Timothy b. 27 Jul 1661, m. Rebecca Porter; Nathaniel b. 8 Jul 1663, m. Ruth Porter; David b. 30 May 1665, d. inf.; Samuel (again) b. 12 Aug 1666, m/1 Elizabeth White, d/o Daniel of Hatfield, m/2 widow Elizabeth Church; Isaac b. 31 Aug 1668, d. age 20; Elizabeth b. 8 May 1671, m. John Brown; Mary b. 7 Aug 1673, d. inf. (Savage sv John Loomis; Loomis Genealogy.)
vi. THOMAS Loomis, b. Eng., c1624; d. 28 Aug 1689. He was of Windsor and m/1 1 Nov 1653 HANNAH FOX who d. 25 Apr 1662; m/2 1 Jan 1662/3 MARY JUDD, d. 8 Aug 1684, d/o Thomas Judd and Sarah Freeman. He was freeman in 1654, admitted to the church 3 Apr 1663. Children by Hannah: Thomas b. 29 Oct 1654, d. soon; Thomas (again) b. 17 Mar 1656, Hannah Porter; Hannah b. 8 Feb 1657/8, m. William Judd; Mary b. 16 Jan 1659/60, m. Michael Taintor of Branford. Children by Mary: Elizabeth b. 21 Jan 1663/4. living 1690; Ruth b. 16 Oct 1665, m. Joseph Colt; Sarah b. 1 Feb 1667/8, m. Wakefield Dibble; Jeremiah b. 3 Jul 1670, d. age 2; Mabel b. 27 Oct 1672, living 1690; Mindwell b. 6 Aug 1676, living 1690; Benjamin b. 20 May 1679, living 1690. (Savage sv Thomas Loomis; Loomis Genealogy.)
vii. NATHANIEL Loomis. b. Eng., c1626; d. 19 Aug 1688; will dated 17 Aug 1688; m. 24 Nov 1654 ELIZABETH MOORE, d/o John; she m/2 John Case, and she d. 23 Jul 1728, aged 90. Children: Elizabeth b. 7 Aug 1655, m. John Lee; Nathaniel b. 20 Mar 1657, m. Elizabeth Ellsworth, d/o Josiah; Abigail b. 27 Mar 1659, m. Josiah Barber of Simsbury; Josiah b. 17 Feb 1661, m. Mary Rockwell; Jonathan b. 30 Mar 1664, m. ___; David b. 11 Jan 1668, m. Lydia Marsh; Hezekiah b. 21 Feb 1669, m. Mary Porter; Moses b. 15 May 1671, m. Joanna Gibbs; Mindwell b. 20 Jul 1673, Jonathan Brown; Ebenezer b. 22 Mar 1675, m. Jemima Whitcomb; Mary b. 5 Jan 1680, m. Joseph Barber; Rebecca b. 10 Dec 1682, m. Josiah Rockwell. (Savage sv Nathaniel Loomis, Hezekiah Loomis.)
viii SAMUEL Loomis, b. Eng. c1628; m. ELIZABETH JUDD.
(William Richard Cutter, New England Family History, p. 985; (Elias Loomis, Desc. of Joseph Loomis)"

12. The book "Emerson-Benson Saga …," by Edmund K. Swigart (Baltimore: Gateway Press, Inc., 1994), pp. 351-53:
"JOSEPH1 LOOMIS (JOHNA LUMACE, JOHNB LUMMYS, THOMASC) was born by 1590, perhaps in Braintree, county Lincoln, England, and died 25 November 1658 at Windsor, CT. He was the son of JOHNA LUMACE, a tailor of Thaxted and Braintree and AGNESA LINGWOOD and JANE MARLAN?, daughter of WILLIAMB and MARGARETA (PERYE) MARLAN? of Braintree. He was also the grandson of JOHNB LUMMYS, a carpenter of Thaxted, and Kryster [sic: Krysten] (Christian (___). JOSEPH1 married 30 June 1616 at Messing, county Essex, England, MARY1 WHITE, daughter of ROBERTA, a wealthy yeoman, and BRIDGETA (ALLGAR) WHITE of Shalford, county Essex. MARY1 was baptized 24 August 1590 at Shalford and died 23 August 1652 at Windsor. MARY1's younger sister, ANNA1, married ancestor JOHN1 PORTER.
United States President Ulysses Simpson Grant (18th Chief Executive), Stephen Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th), and Gerald Rudolph Ford, (38th), were descendants of MARY1's parents and Millard Fillmore (13th President), of her and her parents.
JOSEPH1 was a woolen draper, He and his wife lived in Braintree until 1628. They moved to London and from there sailed with their eight children 11 April 1638 aboard the "Susan and Ellen", the same ship that ancestor Rev. PETER1 BULKELEY had taken in 1635. The LOOMIS family arrived in Boston 11 July 1638, they may have spent their first year in Dorchester, MA, but moved by land in the summer of 1639 to Windsor, CT, "Probably in the company of Reverend Ephraim Huet who arrived there August 17, 1639" (ref. 3). "On 2 Feb. 1640 he had granted to him 21 acres on the west side of the Connecticut River adjoining the Farmington River" (ref. 6). JOSEPH1 continued to acquire land and served on juries in 1642 and in 1644 with Nathaniel1 Foote, brother of ancestor MARYA FOOTE. "On 6 January 1650, he was sued by" [ancestor WILLIAM1 BUELL] "for trespass and for damage to the extent of seven bushels of corn; one may infer that his stock got away from him" (ref. 3).
JOSEPH1 apparently left no will. His estate was valued at 178 pounds 10 shillings, with "a 'debt in England'" (ref. 3) of 12 pounds 14 shillings 6 pence against it. On December 1658, his wife having predeceased him, his five sons and three daughters (two represented by their husbands) signed an agreement in place of a will to divide JOSEPH's estate equitably among them.
The children of JOSEPH1 and MARY1 (WHITE) LOOMIS, all probably born in Braintree, county Lancaster, England, and probably not all listed in the correct order of birth, were.
I Joseph2, b. 1615, ca. 1616; d. 26 Jun 1687 at Windsor, CT; m. 1/wf 17 Sep 1646, Sarah2 Hill 2/wf 28 Jun 1659, Mary Sherwood.
II Sarah2, b. ca. 1617-8?; d. 1667, 1687, perh. at Hartford, CT; m. by 28 Sep 1640, Nicholas Olmstead.
III. ELIZABETH2, b. ca. 1620?; d. aft. 1665, prob. of Killingworth, CT; m by 20 May 1640-1 at Windsor, CT, JOSIAH2 HULL (see HULL).
IV Mary2, b. 1620?; d. 19 Aug. 1680, prob. at Windsor, CT: m. 1/hs by 1637-8, by 1633, John Skinner, m. 2/hs 13 Nov 1651, prob. at Windsor, Owen Tudor.
V John2, b. ca. 1622?, 1620; d. 2 Sep 1688 at Windsor, CT; m. 3, 6? Feb 1648-9 Elizabeth2 Scott (Thomas1).
VI Thomas2, b. ca. 1624?; 2 Aug 1689, prob. at Windsor, CT; m. 1/wf 1 Nov 1653 Hannah Fox/Fowkes who d. 1662, prob. at Windsor; m. 2/wf 1 Jan 1562-3, Mary2 Judd (Thomas1).
VII Nathaniel2, b. ca 1626?; d. 19 Aug 1688, prob. at Windsor, CT; m. as 1/hs 24 Nov 1653-4, Elizabeth2 Moore (John1) who m. 2/hs aft. 3 Nov 1991, John Case.
VIII Samuel2, b. 1628?; d. 1 Oct 1689, prob. at Westfield, MA; m. 27, 29? Dec 1653, Elizabeth2 Judd (Thomas1), sis. of Mary2 who m. Samuel2's older? bro., Thomas2 as 2/wf.
REFERENCES
1) Brainerd, Dwight, "Ancestry of Thomas Chalmers Brainerd," [Portland, ME, Anthoensen Press, 1948], [hereinafter Brainerd, D.], 301-2.
2) Colket, M. B., op. cit., 196.
3) Ferris, M. W., op. cit., Dawes-Gates, II:453-62; 567-72.
4) Parke, N. G., op. cit., 78.
5) Pierce, R. Andrew, personal correspondence, research and material on the Hull and Loomis lines, 25 May 1993, MAT, Swigart, E. K., Washington, CT.
6) Pitman, H. M., op. cit., 391-2, 396.
7) Roberts, G. B., op cit., 182.
8) Roberts, Gary B., review of the Emerson-Benson ancestral lines and material on the Lingwood, Loomis and White lines, NEHGS Library, Boston, MA, 19 May 1993 with Swigart, E. K., MAT, Swigart, E. K., Washington, CT.
9) Savage, J., op. cit. II:494; III:112-3.
10) Torrey, C. A., op. cit., 139, 401, 472, 545, 677, 757."

13. The book "Dorset Pilgrims," 1989:
"APPENDIX II WINDSOR INVENTORIES. Total amounts (£s) in orders of magnitude.
First generation: Name/Amount/Birth/Death:
Tudor, Owen 294 England 1691
Gillett, Jonathan 273 England 1677
Stiles, John 222 England 1662
Loomis, Joseph 178 England 1658
Barber, Thomas 132 1614 1662
Bancroft, John 110 England 1662
Skinner, John 90 England 1651
Second generation:
Phelps, Samuel 773 c. 1625 1669
Phelps, Joseph 473 c. 1629 1695
Phelps, William 472 England 1682
Loomis, Thomas 377 England 1689
Loomis, Joseph 281 England 1687
Stiles, John 96 England 1683
Note: The lists in Appendix II should be used with considerable caution and in terms of orders of magnitude only. A few inventories include some land as well as chattels; there are one or two - Matthew Allyn is an example - the bulk of whose possessions lie outside Windsor; and allowance must be made for those, usually elderly, who have already deeded the bulk of their property to children before their death; but even in its raw state the lists reveal the concentration of possessions, if not 'wealth', in the hands of a minority of families and predictable families at that. They bear comparison with the list of grants from the plantation in Appendix I."

CHRISTENING:
1. The christening, marriage, and burial registers for Braintree no longer exist prior to 1660. They were destroyed by a sexton who used pages to start fires.

MARRIAGE:
1. The book "New England Marriages prior to 1700" by Clarence Almon Torrey indicates:
a. Sarah Hill: 17 Sep 1646.
b. Mary Sharwood: 28 Jun 1659.

2. Per 11 Feb 2002 email of Calvin Owen : 17 Sep 1646 at Windsor.

DEATH:
1. Per 12 Feb 2002 email from Dave Francis : "Inventory 12 Jul 1687 Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut PROBATE: Loomis, Joseph, sen., Windsor. Died 26 June, 1687. Invt. Đ281-14-08. Taken 12 July, 1687, by Henry Wolcott, John Wolcott, John Loomis. The children: Joseph age 38 yr., John 36, Mary 34, Hannah 25, Matthew 23, Stephen 20, James 17, Nathamel 14, Isaac 9 years of age. Court Record, Page 132-1st September, 1687: Invt. Exhibited. Page 134-26 October, 1687: An Inventory of the Estate of Joseph Loomis, formerly Exhibited in Court, was now considered, & this Court appoynt Joseph his son and Matthew Loomis Adms. Order to Dist., and appoint John Loomis & John Moore distributors. Page 6-(Vol. VIII) 6 February, 1709-10: Joseph Loomis, son of Joseph Loomis sen., formerly of Windsor, Decd., in Court shows that he and his Brother Matthew Loomis, now Decd., have paid the Debts and delivered the Portions of the Estate to his Brothers and Sisters, and is granted a Quietus Est.(A Digest of Early Connecticut Probate Records)"

QUESTIONS:
1. What are his wives Sarah's and Mary's correct last names?

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Per family group sheet archive record submitted by Hazel May Beckstead, 4729 N. Walnut Grove, Rosemead, Calif.. References: "Gen. Biog. Rec. New London Co., Conn. Stiles Fam. Hist. p. 28, His. Hudson Mohawk Valley N.Y. p 725, vol 2 Vitals Boxford, Mass. pp. 94, 95, History of Ancient Windsor Conn. vol II Loomis Gen."

2. Per 9 Feb 2002 email of Ellen Baker : Ellen lists her sources as follows. This file was created by the posts of Vickie L. (VanMeter) Smithson (all) and Mark Allen (on Philip's child Philip Jr.)of the Loomis Surname Forum at Genforum.Com. Info. came from Nan Wolf (web site). Info. was also obtained over at Rootsweb Worldconnect Project. The following books were used to make additions to this summary: Descendants of Joseph Loomis (1590-1658) In America And his Antecedents In the Old World. The Original Published by Elias Loomis LLD, 1875. Revised by Elisha S. Loomis Ph.D. 1908; Lion passengers Title: Passengers on the "Lion" from England to Boston, 1632 Author: Sandra Sutphin Olney Publication: 1992 Heritage Books Inc. Two volume set; Windsor Genealogies Title: The History and Genealogies of Ancient Windsor Connecticut 1635-1891 Author: Henry R. Stiles, A.M., M.D., Publication: Volume II, 1992 Picton Press; and Our American Ancestry Author: Gates, Frederick Taylor Publication: 1928, Montclair, NJ FHL R929.2 G223GF FHL film #1421664 item 5.

3. Loomis Families of America, Clyde Loomis, founder and codirector , P.O. Box 17, Denair, CA 95316. Also Loomis family 1908 genealogy, "The Loomis Family in America." 		Loomis, Joseph (I2362)
 
5032 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There appears to be some uncertainty of whether Sarah Green was the wife or not of Joseph Lockwood. See the following quotes:
A. Per "History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield," Donald Lines Jacobus, comp. and ed. pages 384/5: "Joseph (Lockwood), d. at Greenwich in 1748; will 16 Dec. 1748, proved 2 Jan 1749; m. (perhaps Sarah Green, b. at Stamford, 19 Apr 1684, dau. of Benjamin Green whose will 1725 named dau. Sarah Lockwood)." Same book, p. 235: "Benjamin had a dau. Sarah bapt. at Fairfield, 10 May 1696."
B. Per the book "The Story of the Early Settlers of Stamford, Connecticut, 1641 - 1700," by Jeanne Majdalany (including genealogies comp. with Edith M. Wicks), page 164: "Sarah Green, b1684, m1727 Joseph Lockwood." Note in book: "The two Sarahs (dau. of John Green and dau. of Benjamin Green may be wrong in regards to their husbands." Also references Paul W. Prindle records.
C. FHL Book 929.273 L814a or FHL film 1321248, item 6, "Some Descendants of Edmund Lockwood (1594-1635) of Cambridge, Massachusetts and his son Edmund Lockwood (c. 1625-1693) of Stamford Connecticut," by Harriet Woodbury Hodge, C.G., 1978: "Joseph, d. 1748, m. ?Sarah Green."

2. Not mentioned in the "Lockwood Genealogy" book. No wife is mentioned in husband's will so she was probably deceased by 1748.

3. Website http://www.ctgenweb.org/county/cofairfield/pages/stamford/green_huntington.htm accessed 4 Dec 2016:
"REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS OF STAMFORD FAMILIES. Compiled by Reverend Elijah B. Huntington. Stamford, April 6, 1797.
Note: I have added surnames to each entry to aid in electronic searches.The format has been altered for ease of reading. Reverend Huntington madesome errors in the original work and there may be additional errors in the transcription to disk. Some corrections have been made where known.Additionally, some wives' surnames have been added. If you know of any errors, please email Barbara Kaye .
"BENJAMIN Green and Susan Roberts were married on Apr. 10, 1683
a daughter, born Apr. 19, 1684
ditto, born July 8, 1686
Lucretia Green, born July 20, 1690
Benjamin Green, born Nov. 5, 1693
Susan Green, wife, died Nov. 5, 1694.
BENJAMIN Green and Hester Clements were married on Mar. 26, 1696
Hester Green, born Dec. 19, 1696
Debro Green, born Apr. 25, 1701
Joanna Green, born Mar. 14, 1702-3
Ebenezer Green, born Mar. 18, 1704-5
Nathan Green, born Dec.3, 1706
Reuben Green, born Jan. 25, 1708-9
Charles Green, born Apr. 25, 1710
Hester Green, wife, died Apr. 8, (???).
BENJAMIN Green and Mary Holmes were married on Feb. 13, 1712-13
Benjamin Green, died Mar. 6, 1726."

BIRTH:
1. The book "Stamford Town Records, Volume 1, 1641-1723," transcribed and annotated by Paul R. Finch, (Boston: NEHGS, 2011), pp. 140-41:
"Page 149 [1:120]
([Benjamin Green])[448] & Susanna Roberts maried 10th Aprill, 1683.
([Sarah?, dau]ghter[449] to Bejamin Green, born 19th April1 1684.
([Phoebe?, d])aughter Benjam Green, born 8th July, 1686.
([Johanna?]) daughter to Ben Green, born 20th July 1690.
Benjamin, son to Benjamin Green, born 5th Novembe: 1693.
Susan, wife to Ben: Green, dyed 5 November 1694."
Footnotes:
448. The name "Benjamin Green" is apparent, since the following records of his children are grouped together right after this record. Huntington (Stamford Registration, 39) and Jacobus, (TAG 11:1 [July 1934]: 36) agreed that this name should be Benjamin; however, the Barbour Collection (Stamford: 155), citing Stamford Town Records 1:120, when recording the marriage of Susanna Roberts, not only failed to fill in the name "Benjamin," but also left out the name "Green."
449. The following three daughters of Benjamin and Susanna (Roberts) Green, whose names have been broken off, were identified by Mead (Historie of Greenwich, 551-52) as Sarah, Phebe, and Lucretia, respectively. Mead, who was assisted by Robert B. Miller, editor of the "Lyon Memorial," appears to be correct with the exception of Lucretia's name, which should have been Johanna. It appears that Benjamin Green had only the four children listed here by his first wife, Susanna Roberts, for her death is recorded after her fourth child, Benjamin Green, Jr., (STR 1:120, line 6). Benjamin Green's will (Fairfield Probate Records, 8:63 [FHL 0,004,287]) dated 18 Feb. 1724/5 and probated 5 April 1727, mentions his wife and children Benjamin, Johanna, wife of Daniel Wheaton, Ebenezer, Nathan, Ruben, Charles, Sarah Lockwood, Phoebe Smith, Ester Smith, and Deborah Dan. In this list we see a Sarah and a Phoebe, but no Lucretia. The name Lucretia appears to be a Huntington invention (Stamford Registration, 39), as it is seen nowhere else in the records. Jacobus identified this third child as [Sus]ana (TAG 11:1 [July 19341:36) Deciphering the last three letters of her name, he evidently surmised that she was named after her mother Susanna, mentioned three lines earlier. However, her name appears to be Johanna. Not only does Benjamin's will refer to a daughter Johanna, but the original record, although seriously faded, appears to say "Johana." Note also that a John and "Feebe" Smith had a son, John Smith, on 16 Feb. 1709/10 (STR 1:125), at which time Phoebe would have been 24 if she was the second daughter."
 		Green, Sarah (I1455)
 
5033 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There appears to be some who believe that this John may be the son of Richard (and not of Richard's brother Joseph) who was the son of the original John Skinner who removed to Colchester; however, the land record detailed below of 27 Mar 1705 from Joseph Skinner of Windsor "to my son John Skinner of Colchester" would seem to indicate Joseph as the father. Stiles's "Ancient Windsor," quoted below and in giving no detail except to refer to the book "Loomis Genealogy," indicates that the son John of Joseph died 1704 - but this may be a simple transposition of 1740.

2. Rootsweb Worldconnent database "Wskinner" 29 Dec 2007 Wes Skinner :
"It is possible that John is Deacon John Skinner of Colchester. Cutter, WR. (1911). Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut, Vol II. p. 990 [ref #14]: John, son of Richard Skinner, son of John of Hartford. About 1696 he removed to Colchester; was deacon of the First Church there in 1703. E86.0705.03 Stengele, Linda fgs. 904 Ski Hill Rd, Fox River Grove, IL 60021: references: p 340 Probate Records Vol XIII; pP. 31 & 32. Fernald, The Skinner Kinsmen, John of Hartford; JR Skinner, 405 Pine Valley Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Will inventory 11 Sep 1740. E87.0828.01 Brown, Barbara (6/87) Vital records. 26 S Main St Colchester CT 06415 1701 Jul 20: John Skinner of Windsor to Benjamin Allyn of Windsor; 7 acres and mansion house in Windsor (Windsor LR 2:453). 1703: Appointed deacon of the Colchester First Church, he and Samuel Loomis being the first deacons of that church. Sarah, wife of Deac. John Skinner, was on list of members in 1732; date of her admission unknown, since the church records prior to 1732 are lost. 1703 Jan 11: Town of Colchester granted to John Skinner his first division of land "on the hill where he has broken up" 1704: At a town meeting in Colchester, John Skinner was appointed to lay out highways and inspect those already made; again in 1711. He was chosen many times as a surveyor to lay out divisions, sequestrations, etc. Evidently one of the most respected men as far as surveying and land assessments were concerned. 1705 Mar 27: Joseph Skinner of Windsor "to my son John Skinner of Colchester;" for "money paid by Jonathan Filley of Windsor; 5 acres at Messenger's farm in Windsor (Windsor LR 3:8). 1705 May 28: John Skinner of Colchester to Robert Westland of Windsor; 7 acres of woodland which was my grandfather Porter's and which was made over to me by my father Porter (Windsor LR 3:15). Selectman: 1705, 1706, 1715, 1716, 1717, 1720, 1724, 1725, 1726, 1727. Surveyor of Highways (waywardeb): 1705, 1712. 1706: Committee to build meeting house. 1708: Committee to run bounds with Lebanon. 1710: Lister. 1711 & 1714: Committee to settle bounds between East Haddam, Middletown & Colchester. Referred to as Sergeant (militia rank) as early as 1709; Ensign 1712; Lieutenant 1717 1711 Jan 15: Granted to Charles Williams, John Skinner, Jonathan Northam, Nathaniel Foot the right to dam and set up a saw mill on Pine Swamp Brook. School committee: 1715, 1726. Deacon Skinner on list of freemen, ca 1717-18. 1721: Empowered to sell land for the proprietors, which he did for several years afterward. 1722 Jan: Granted 40 shillings for his time & expense at court, June and Nov last - on town's business. 1723: Committee to seat the meeting house. 1723: Town paid Lieut. John Skinner for keeping school 2 months the winter past at 50sh per month; £5. 1723 Apr: Town paid Lieut. John Skinner for his service in keeping school on the Hill; 3£ (the Hill was the Westchester district of Colchester). 1726: Committee to handle such lawsuits as the proprietors might have; committee to run the bounds of the new parish (Salem Society). Deputy to General Court: 1726, 1727. 1729: Committee to inquire into bounds with Middletown; committee to deal with trespassers. 1737 Oct 10: Town meeting voted to build a bridge on the Jeremy River, below Deacon Skinner's mill where the old bridge stood. Deacon John Skinner died of consumption; he was nursed in his last illness by his daughter Ann, Mrs. Seth Dean (Hartford County Superior Court, Files 1764, Colchester v. Hebron). Will of John Skinner, dated Feb 12, 1739/40; wife to receive 1/3 of moveable estate and use of house. Sons John, Daniel, Joseph, Aaron and Noah have received their portions by deed. Rest of estate to be divided into 5 equal parts: heirs of dau. Sarah deceased, formerly wife of Nathaniel Loomis (her 2 sons and a dau., Sarah); daus. Ann Dean, Joanna Loomis, Mary Kilborn, Elizabeth Sexton (Manwaring, "Early Connecticut Probates, 3:339). E89.0726.04 Skinner, Margaret R: Excerpt from: The Skinner Kinsmen / Descendants of John Skinner. pp 9-10. E89.0726.06: Letter from Colchester Historical Society: b Simsbury, CT; "John didn't come to Colchester until about 1701, when the town was first settled." This information is from the Skinner Family Association Skinnerkinsman.org"

3. Henry R. Stiles, "The History and Genealogies of Ancient Windsor, Connecticut," 1892, v. 2, p. 687: "Joseph Skinner (son of John), m. 5 Apr 1666, Mary (dau. Wm.) Filley of Windsor (O.C.R.); bought land in Windsor 1666, west side of Broad St., abt. midway of which he was possessed 1684, and prob. res. there. There was an affirmative vote passed by the Windsor Church on his application to receive baptism on owning the cov't, 1679, as follows (O.C.R.): 'Feb. 16, (16)78 (79), Joseph Skinner having never been baptized, desired that he might be baptized, and ye Church granted it, so (i.e. on condition that) he would be tried (examined) concerning his knowledge and blameless life, and own ye Ch. Cov't, and come under dissipline to be owned as a (church) member, and so any others might come in, in like manner, man or womankind. On ye 2 of March there was none that lay any blame on him in point of his conversation, so he owned ye Ch. Cov't and was baptized.' His wife d. 13 Apr 1711 (East Windsor Church Records); resided East Windsor. Children:
A. Mary, b. 22 Sep 1667. - O.C.R.
B. John, who d. 1704. - 'Loomis Geneal.' [Kerry's note: this appears to be a misprint of 1740 for death date - confirm from Loomis book.]
C. Elizabeth, b. 23 Jun 1669. - O.C.R.
D. Joseph, b. (prob.) about 1673.
E. Isaac, b. 16 Aug 1691.
F. Thomas, s. Joseph, bp. 23 Dec 1677. - O.C.R."

4. From the book "The Descendants (by the Female Branches) of Joseph Loomis, who Came from Braintree, England, in the Year 1638 and Settled in Windsor, CT, in 1639," by Elias Loomis (Yale Professor), 1880, v. 1, p. 108:
A. "Mary Loomis, daughter of Joseph Loomis, m. John Skinner of Hartford, who d. in 1650. She d. 19 Aug 1680. Children:
a. Mary, b. 1637, m. Robert Reeve.
b. Ann, b. 1639, m. John Colt.
c. John, m. Mary ___. He d. 15 Sep 1690. She d. 18 Jun 1695.
d. Joseph, b. 1643, m. Mary Filley of Windsor 5 Apr 1666. She d. 15 Apr 1711.
e. Richard, b. 1646."
B. "Children of Joseph Skinner, Windsor:
a. Mary, b. 22 Sep 1667.
b. John, b. ___, d. June 1704.
c. Joseph, b. ___, m. 1st Dorothy Hosmer 1 Jan 1696, who d. Mar 1702; m. 2d. Elizabeth Olmsted 28 Jan 1707-8.
d. Isaac, b. 16 Aug 1691, m. Hannah Moore 5 Dec 1716. He d. 31 Oct 1762.
e. Deac. John, b. 1675, m. Sarah ___. Removed to Colchester and d. 27 Aug 1740.
f. Richard, b. ___, m. Hannah Pratt 24 Nov 1708. Colchester.
g. Ebenezer, b. ___."

5. FHL publication "The Skinner Kinsmen. The Descendants of John Skinner of Hartford, Connecticut," compiled by Mrs. Natalie R. Fernald (The Pioneer Press; Washington, D.C.), pp. 31-35:
Deacon John Skinner (3), Joseph (2), John (1), was born April 5, 1675, married Sarah, daughter of John and Joanna Porter. [Handwritten note in margin "Joanna nee Gaylord."] He died in Colchester, Conn., August 27, 1740.
Children, all born in Colchester:
-Sarah (4), b. July 17, 1697, m. Colchester, Aug. 7, 1721, Nathaniel Loomis, b. Oct., 1700, d. Windsor, Conn., Mar. 8, 1788. She d. before 1750.
-Ann (4), b. Oct. 1, 1700, m. Colchester, Oct. 2, 1721, Seth Dutton [Dean? See John Skinner's probate.]
-John (4), b. Aug. 30, 1703, m. Esther Harris.
-Daniel (4), b. Aug. 30, 1705, m. Colchester, Dec. 22, 1727, Elizabeth, dau. of John and Elizabeth (Jones) Hitchcock, b. May 23, 1708, d. Sept. 3, 1791. He d. May 18, 1776.
-Joanna (4), b. Jan. 27, 1707, in. Colchester, Feb. 28, 1728-29, Lieut. Caleb Loomis, b. Dec. 23, 1693, d. East Haddam, Aug. 4, 1784.
-Joseph (4), b. Oct. 7, 1710, m. 1st Colchester, Nov., 1733, Elizabeth Williams. She d. Aug. 22, 1754. He m. 2nd Colchester, Apr., 1756, Mary dau. of Tristram and Anne (Fuller) Blish, b. Colchester, Mar 8, 1736. He d. Apr. 3, 1773.
-Deacon Aaron (4), b. June 14, 1713, m. Colchester, Aug. 4, 1737, Eunice, dau. of Deacon Michael Taintor, b. Apr. 18, 1714. He d. Colchester, Nov. 17, 1766.
-Noah (4), living in Colchester in 1739.
-Mary (4), b. 1715, m. Colchester, Oct. 20, 1734, Jonathan Kilborne, b. 1706, d. Oct. 14, 1785. She d. Aug. 11, 1780.
-Elizabeth (4), at. Knight Sextone, bp. Aug. 30, 1713.
CONTEMPORARY Records .
From Windsor, Conn. land records.
1698, May 3. John Porter, of Windsor, to John Skinner of same, two pieces of woodland west side Conn. River, bounded South on Samuel Loomis, west on common, East on grantor's pasture, North on … 7 acres part of my Wolf pit lot, bounded West on grantor and all other sides by common (vol. 2, p. 288).
From Colchester, Conn., land records.
Town meeting held Colhcester, Conn., Feb. 3, 1703. Granted to Andrew Carrier, Nextly granted to John Skinner the swamp lying at the Norwest End of Long meadow in Lieu of 6 acres of meadow and to have his full proportion of meadow joyning thereto Next, to Josiah Gillet & his son Josiah, Ebenezer Dibble, Joseph Pratt & Ebenezer Colman.
1703, John Skinner his mark is a half Penny Cut on the under side of the off Ear Entered to his sons Aaron April ye 8, 1760.
1735, June 20. John Skinner, of Colchester, for the better performance of a certain exchange agreed upon between my son John Skinner & Joseph Pepoon both of Colchester (vol. 3, p. 330).
1737, April 5. (Dea.) John Skinner for love to son Aaron Skinner both of Colchester, two tracts of land in Colchester, first, contains 24 acres and 120 rods, and is part of farm I now live on and part of my draught in first division, 60 acres, ye west end of sd division bounded West on highway 60 rods ... North on road to Moodus ... 6 rods southly on land of Samuel Loomis, 66 rods Eastly on my own land; also, another tract of 16 acres is part of Ebenezer Kellogg's 5th Division and joins sd Kellogg's and John Coleman's. Ack. by Deacon Skinner.
1738, Aug. St (Dea.) John Skinner for love to son John Skinner, both of Colchester, one tract of land in Colchester, 10 acres, bounded North by John Bulkley's and on all other parts by highways (vol. 4, p. 230).
1739, March 13. John Skinner to son Daniel Skinner both of Colchester three tracts of land in Colchester 50 acres of my 4th Division in North part of which his house stands ... the south part I have given to my son John; also 1/2 my lot in Stebbins meadow so called, the south part of it, than given the north part to son John Skinner; also abt. 10 or 11 acres on the highway leading to Jabez Rowley's; also a £50 right in commons (vol.5, p.149).
1739, March 13. John Skinner to youngest son Joseph Skinner both of Colchester, all my lands on west side of Salmon River, in Colchester, better than 100 acres, being part of my 5th division; also a £25 right in the common land in Colchester (vol. 5, p.119).
1739, March 13. John Skinner to son Joseph Skinner both of Colchester three tracts in Colchester, 50 acres by Jeremy River on which his dwelling house stands; one parcel North from his house, viz. 50 acres of my 6th Division; bounded South on highway, East on Moses Fuller, North and West on common lands, South on Sergt. Carrier's East on Salmon, West on sd River; also a £25 right in common lands (vol. 5, p. 120).
From Manwaring, Digest of the Early Conn. Probate Records.
Deacon John Skinner, Colchester, Invt. ₤413-10-09. Taken 11 Sept., 1740, by Nathaniel Foot, Ebenezer Kellogg and Andrew Carrier. Will dated 12 Feb., 1739-40. I, John Skinner of Colchester in the County of Hartford, do make this my last will and testament: I give to my wife Sarah Skinner (whom I take sole executrix to this my last will and testament) one third part of all my movable state after my just debts be paid out of the whole, then she to take ye 3rd part for herself clear forever; and also half the use of my dwelling house and barn so long as she remains my widow; and also one-third of all my orcharding and improved lands during the term of her natural lift. Nextly, to my son John Skinner I have given him several tracts of land by deed, which makes his full portion of my estate which belongs to him: also to my son Daniel Skinner, and to Joseph Skinner and to Aaron Skinner, and to Noah Skinner, I have given them their portions by deed. It is to be understood that when I was in health I considered the state of my lands, and with advice and to the satisfaction of all my sons I give them each one his portion of my estate, and my will is that they shall not have any more. But the remaining part of my estate my will is that my wife shall have one-third part clear as is above written, and the remaining part to be paid out by my executrix in manner following, that is to say, to be divided into five equal parts according to the number of my daughters but considering my daughter Sarah wt married to Nathaniel Loomis is dead and left three children, one daughter and two sons, my will is that the two sons have 10s paid to them by my executrix out of the one fifth part of the whole, and the remainder of that one-fifth part to be paid to Sarah Loomis, daughter to my sd daughter Sarah decfd and my will is that the other four eqqual parts be paid out, to my other four daughters now surviving, namely, Ann Dean, Joanna Loomis, Mary Kilbourne and Elizabeth Sextone, to be paid to each of them out of my estate as it shall be appraised, at the discretion of my executrix. I make my wife Sarah my sole executrix.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Foot; Ebenezer Kellogg; Israel Foot.
Court Record p. 71. 18 Sept.,1740, will proven (vol.3, p. 339)."

6. FHL publication "The Skinner Kinsmen. The Descendants of John Skinner of Hartford, Connecticut," compiled by Mrs. Natalie R. Fernald (The Pioneer Press; Washington, D.C.), pp. 9-12:
"Deacon Joseph Skinner (2) John (1) was born in 1643 married in Windsor, Conn., April 5, 1666, Mary, daughter of William and probably Elizabeth Filley, not Margaret as on p. 1. It is certain that William Filley left a widow Elizabeth. Mary was born in 1647 and died in Windsor, August 26, 1734. They settled in Windsor, removed to Simsbury, Conn., in 1670, and evidently came back to Windsor about 1690. He died, in Windsor, May 31, 1724.
Children:
-Mary(3) b. Windsor, Sept. 22, 1687, m. 1st Suffield, Conn., Nov. 19, 1685, Nathaniel Harmon, he b. Springfield, Mass., Mar. 13, 1654, d. 1730, m. 2d John Hanchett.
-Elizabeth (3) b. Windsor, Jan. 25, 1669, m. 1st Windsor, June 5, 1690, John Grant. He b. Apr. 24, 1664, d. July 19, 1695. She m. 24 May 12, 1697, Capt. Joshua Willis, Jr. She d. Oct. 9, 1707.
-Deacon Joseph (3) b. abt. 1671, in. 1st Windsor, Mar. 13, 1694, Mary, dau. of Samuel and Mary (Porter) Grant, b. Jan. 23, 1675, d. Windsor, Apr. 15, 1711, m. 2d Windsor, Aug. 21, 1718, Esther Drake, she d. Dec. 28, 1755. He d. Jan. 19, 1756.
-Richard (3) m. Windsor, Dec. 25, 1702, Sarah, dau. of Samuel and Anna (Burnham) Gaines, b. 1681, d. Nov. 18, 1753. He d. June 20, 1758.
-John (3) m. Sarah, dau. of John and Joanna Porter, d. Aug. 27, 1740, Colchester.
-Thomas (3) b. Nov. 15, bp. Dec. 23, 1677, m. Windsor, July 19, 1703, Sarah. dau. of Samuel and Grace (Minor) Grant. Thomas not mentioned in father's will.
-Anne (3) b. 1684, m. John Rockwell, b. May 31, 1671 or 73, d. Aug. 6, 1746; she d. April 1, 1756.
-Isaac (3) b. Windsor, Aug. 16, 1691, in. Windsor, Dec. 5, 1716, Hannah, dau. of Capt Thomas and Deborah Moore; he d. Oct 31, 1762.
CONTEMPORARY Records .
From Manwaring, Digest of the Early Conn. Probate Records.
Deacon Joseph Skinner, Windsor. Invt. of real estate, ₤-02-09. Taken June 30, 1724 by Matthew Allyn, Thomas Marshall, and Henry Allyn. Will dated 13 January, 1715-16.
I, Joseph Skinner of Windsor, doe make this my last will and testament: I give unto Mary my wife the use and improvement of all my estate, both real and personal, for her subsistence during her natural life. I give to my eldest son Joseph, his heirs and assigns forever, besides what I have already given him, half of my meadow on the east side of the Great River in Windsor. Item. I give unto my son Richard the other half of my sd. meadow on the east side of the great River besides what I have already given him. I give unto my son Isaac my dwelling house and barn in Windsor, with the home lot on which it standeth, being about 4 acres of land given to me and my wife by our father William Filley, also about 4 acres of land at a place called Swamp Field. Also a paire of looms and tacklin which I have already given him to carry on his trade. It is to be understood that the abovesd. lands as they are given are to be injoyed by each of them from and after the death of my sd. wife now, and not before. And further, my will is that all my personal or moveable estate that remains after the death of sd. wife, my just debts and funeral expenses being paid, shall be divided as followeth: To my grandson John Grant, son of my daughter Elizabeth deceased, 20 shillings in money; the rest is be equally divided among my now surviving children or to their legal representatives, viz. Joseph, John and Richard, and Isaac Skinner, Mary Hammond and Ann Rockwell. Finally, I do make and ordain my son Joseph Skinner sole executor.
Signed: Joseph Skinner. Witness: Matthew Allyn, Josiah Allyn.
Court Record, pp. 52-4. August, 1724. Will exhibited by Joseph Skinner - Proven (vol. 2, p. 27).
From Windsor land records.
May 29, 1666. Joseph Skinner hath purchased of Tahan Grant 2 acres more or less; North on land that was Thomas Newel dec'd, South and West by John Moore senr, East by the common way.
June 3, 1684. These may certify that the above specified parcel of land recorded to Joseph Skinner he stands possessed of in his own right and it may be confirmed to him according to law. Signed: Benjamin Newberry, Commissioner, Henry Wolcot, Register, Thomas Stoughton, Townsman (vol. 1, p. 188).
April 3, 1683. Timothy Halls of Southfield, Ma to Joseph Skinner of Windsor land on East side of Great River in Windsor 10 rods broad at river and runs Easterly three miles; West on the Great River, East on the commons, North by George Phelps, and South on John Porter (vol. 2, p. 91).
Mar. 27, 1705. Joseph Skinner senior of Windsor for valuable sum paid by Jonathan Filley of the same town to my son John Skinner of Colchester; Land In Windsor near Messengers Farm (vol. 3, p. 8).
Jan. 9, 1707. Agreement about settlement of estate of William Filley of Windsor Between Samuel Filley and Joseph Skinner, senr of Windsor and Elizabeth Filley widow of said William and Samuel Filley to have 1/2 of estate (vol. 3. p. 85).
Feb. 19, 1707-8. Joseph Skinner senr of Windsor to Jonathan Filley of same all interest in estate of William Filley under the foregoing agreement (vol. 3, p. 86).
March 5, 1711-2. Joseph Skinner senior to son Joseph both of Windsor Land on East side of Conn. River "where he has built his house" (vol. 3. p. 144).
March 5, 1711-2. Joseph Skinner senr to son Richard Skinner both of Windsor. Land on East side of Great River where he has built his house; West on highway, North on Joseph Phelps, South on land my sons bought of Hezekiah Porter, East on land I made over to my two sons, Joseph and Richard. Also 1/2 of land from foot of hill which I have given to my son Joseph to run West to the plain meadow known by the name of the Husk. The whole of the land is bounded North on Joseph Phelps, South on Hezekiah Porter, East on land I have given my son Joseph, West on my own land. Also 1/2 of land on East side of Country road besides what I have given him as above. The whole of the land bounded North on Joseph Phelps, South on lands my sons bought of Hezekiah Porter, West on land I have given my son Richard as above, East on the commons (vol. 3, p. 144).
Oct. 17, 1728. Mary Skinner, widow of Deacon Joseph Skinner of Windsor dec'd, in consideration of twenty shillings per annum for life secured to me, quit claims to her son Isaac Skinner also of Windsor all interest in the homestead of said Deacon Joseph Skinner bounded East on country road, West on Josiah Moore, North on Thomas Allyn, South on Benoni Bissell, also 4 acres North on Country road, South on Hez. Parson, East on Josiah Filley, West on Jonathan Filley (vol..5, p. 204)."
CORRECTIONS. [KP note: even though the following note was attached by the compiler to the descendants of John2 (John 1), it also concerns the children Joseph2 (John1). In regards to Joseph, the compiler believed the wives of Joseph 3 were of Joseph son of John2; however, I am currently of the opinion that the pertain to Joseph son of Joseph 2 - more research is needed to confirm.]
A study of the original records of Windsor, Conn., has convinced me that the early genealogists whose work has heretofore been widely accepted, fell into some errors concerning the marriages of the children of Corporal John2 Skinner (John1). There is credible evidence that:
Deacon Joseph married 1st Dorothy Hosmer, 2nd Elizabeth Olmstead, and did not marry Mary Grant.
Richard did not marry Sarah Gaines. She was the wife of Richard (3) Joseph (2).
Thomas. Some doubt is thrown on the identity of his wife by the fact that Thomas (3), Joseph (2) married Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Grace Grant on July 19, 1705."
 		Skinner, John (I2338)
 
5034 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There are more children in this family; I only list those with some relationship to my family. One of the daughters, Martha Berry, was a plural wife of John Doyle Lee. Martha became dissatisfied with John and separated from her husband at Harmony and around July 24, 1858. She took her children to her mother at Kanarra and left them, while she married Dennis Dorrity as his third wife and moved with him to Kanosh.

2. Reviewed Rootsweb.com Worldconnect 7 Dec 2002. Database ":1901176" indicates that his sources include: Albemarle Co, VA Deed Book 14, p. 324; 13, p. 36 1798-1802; 12, pp. 127, 539; 11, p. 236; Personal tax lists; Marriage bonds prior to 1806 #1 p. 36; Will of George Berry probated 1849, Glasgow, Barren, KY. [George is father to Jesse.]

3. Entry for son William Shanks Berry in "Pioneers and Prominent Men," p. 752: "William Shanks Berry, (son of Jesse W. Berry and Armelia Shanks). Born Feb 3, 1838, in Weakley county, Tenn. Came to Utah Oct. 1849, William Gully company, with William Hyde fifty... (Lists children and marriages.) Family home Kanarraville, Utah. Killed in Cane creek massacre of Gibbs and Berry Aug. 10, 1884, at Condor's farm in Lewis county, Tenn."

BIOGRAPHY:
1. See wife's notes for more information.

BIRTH:
1. Most entries in Ancestry.com 7 Dec 2002 concur that birth date was 9 Jan 1791 and parents are George Berry and Sarah Clack or Clark; however, locations seem to focus on three areas: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Albemarle County, Virginia; and Barren Co., Kentucky. Ordinance Index 1.02: 1948 sealing uses 9 Jan 1791 at Barren Co., KY; 1878 endowment uses same date with no location; 1879 sealing uses same date in VA. I favor the Virginia location since his son John William Berry's 1880 census indicates father was born in VA. Other children of Jesse could also be verified in the 1880 census for reported birth location of Jesse. Note from information with death records below, Jan 1792 looks more accurate. I use 9 Jan 1792.

MARRIAGE:
1. Per wife's notes as quoted from the daughters of Utah Pioneer's book "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude." DUP source uses 8 Feb 1820 at Lebanon, Wilson, TN; however, source below is better. I use date from ord. Ind. and place from DUP.

2. Online Ordinance Index FHL film M519853 - extracted marriage record for Wilson Co., TN from 1819-1821: Jesse Berry and Milly Shanks, 18 Feb 1820.

DEATH:
1. FHL book "Nauvoo Deaths and Burials, 1839-1845," by Lyndon W. Cook, 1994, BYU Provo Library; Hist/Rel BX8677.73.C772n: Jesse Woods Berry - 6 Aug 1844.

2. "Nauvoo Record of Deaths," pg. 3: "Jesse Berry, Aug. 6, 1844, 52 y., 6 months, fever, 19."

3. The Nauvoo Land and Records Office has a copy of a page entitled "Temple Ordinance performed at the instance of." It doesn't tell what temple and it is handwritten. It lists Jesse Berry, d. 12 Aug 1844, b. 1792. It appears to be probably after his death and the information given appears to be sketchy on the part of the informant.

BURIAL:
1. Old Nauvoo Burial Ground, 780 East 2300 North Sonora Township, Inventory of Markers and Graves Etc.: Jesse Woods Berry, Nauvoo RIN# 2276, wife, Armelia Shanks Berry, b. 9 Jan 1791, d. 6 Aug 1844, 56 years old, Information source code: A, E-1, I, L, no stone. [Note the obvious contradiction of the age of 56 not aligning with the reported birth year of 1791.]

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Nauvoo LDS Land and Records Office research file (copy in my possession as of 2 Jun 2007) provides the following information (also partially viewable at www.earlylds.com). 		Berry, Jesse Woods (I543)
 
5035 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There continues to be a debate on whether "Old Peter" Graybill or John Graybill are different individuals or one and the same person. This individual is definitely a child of Old Peter as ascertained by the settlement of his estate. (See notes of this individual's father for more discussion on this issue.) There seems to be more and more researchers leaning towards "Old Peter" as the father; however, I am not entirely sure. I enter Old Peter's children as if he is correct father of this family - all subject to further research.

2. Censuses:
1810 US: East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, p. 7 of 10 (next door are families of Jacob Carver aged 26-44 who could be perhaps a relation on the wife's side as well as Peter Eller):
Joseph Grable, males 2@10-15;1@26-44; females: 3 under 10; 1@10-15; 1@26-44.
Peter Eller, males 1 under 10; 1@26-44; females: 1@16-25.

1830 US: West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, p. 15 of 26 (families of Samuel Gribble and Daniel Gribble are on either side of Joseph):
Joseph Gribble, males:1under5;1@5-10;!@10-15;1@60-70; females: 1under 5, 1@20-30,1@50-60.

1840 US: West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, p. 11 of 22, with families of Samuel Grable, Daniel Grable, and William Garber (a relative of the wife?) next door:
Joseph Grable, males: 1@10-15, 1@70-80; females: 1@10-15, 1@60-70.

1850 US: Cannot find husband nor wife in the censuses. I also checked with the censuses of their sons Samuel and Daniel in Washington Co., but did not find her.

3. The book "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. "Gene" Pitt, 1996, FHL book 929.273 P658pn:
Pp. 3-6: "The first two generations below, namely John and Christian are presented with some trepidation and should not be considered absolutely valid.
John Graybill: b. probably in Switzerland; md. to ___. He emigrated to the German Palatinate, probably about 1690. Their children may have included Christian.
Christian Graybill [son of John above]: b. abt 1690, probably in Switzerland or the German Palatinate; md. to Mary ___. He and John Graybill emigrated to America in 1727 aboard the ship 'Friendship's brother instead of 'Old' Peter's first name. This mystery is left to future researchers to resolve.
John(?) 'Old' Peter Graybill [possible son to Christian above]: b. 16 Oct 1727, probably Switzerland or Germany; d. bef 11 Mar 1811, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. abt 1750 to Mary ___. She was b. abt 1730; d. bef 1815, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Peter apparently lived Friendship, York Co., PA and Lancaster Co., PA before moving to Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children included Elizabeth, John, Saree, John Peter, Francy and Joseph. Some of the children may have taken the names Grabel, Grabill, Graybeal, and Grable... The records of Old Peter and his children, other than Michael Peter, are courtesy of Paul Phipps, a descendant of Henry Graybeal and Celia Henson, who acquired them from various sources. [Children:]
a. Elizabeth Grabel, b. abt 1754, probably PA; md. to Joseph Eller. He was b. abt 1754, probably Lancaster Co., PA.
b. John Grabill, b. 13 Mar 1758, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 13 Feb 1844, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. to Anna Garber. She was b. abt 1764; d. aft 1829, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children were Christina, Magdalin, Abraham, Susanna, Charlotte, Hannah, and Peter [see book for more detailed downline].
c. Sara "Saree" Grabel, b. abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; md. 17 Feb 1811 to Adam Smith. He was b. abt 1760.
d. John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, probably in Lancaster or York Co., PA... [see his notes for more information; also note there is no actual documentation given in the book definitely tying this individual to the other siblings or noted father].
e. Francy Grabel, b. abt 1765, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. abt 1838, probably Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH; md. abt 1783, Frederick Co., MD to Henry Eller, Jr. He was b. Abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 1832, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. Their children were a daughter name unknown, Daniel, Christina, Mary, Abraham, Frances, Henry, Sarah, Elizabeth, Anna, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their descendants.]
f. Joseph Grable, Sr., b. abt 1770, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA; md. abt 1792, Frederick Co., MD to Barbara Garber. She was b. 1771, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1851 West Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA. Their children were Nancy, Daniel, Samuel, Susanna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their downlines.]"
Pp. 8 and 9: Transcription of "Old" Peter Graybill's Last Will and Testament follows: "I Peter Grabill of Frederick County and State of Maryland being weak in Body but of sound and disposing memory and understanding do therefore make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following after just debts and funeral charges are paid it is my will and I order that my beloved wife shall hold one third of my money now by me and what is owing to me and it is my will and I order that my Executor hereafter named shall pay my daughter Saree fifteen pounds yearly for taking care of her mother and then fifteen pounds which is to be paid to my Daughter Sara shall be taken out of my estate before the money is Divided and after it is my will and I order that my Executor shall Divide the remainder of my cash now by me and make my children all Equal share and Share alike unto my son Peter one share unto my son John one Share unto my Daughter Elizabeth one share unto my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy has received one hundred pounds more than the rest of my children and them hundred pounds shall be in part of her share and my son Joseph had fifty pounds more than the rest and that shall be in part of his share and Daughter Elizabeth had received fifteen pounds more and that shall be part of her share. And it is my will and I order that my wife shall hold all my Household and kitchen furniture and cows and every thing about the House and Barn during her life and after her Decease my Executor shall sell my property and the money Equaly to be Divided among my parcel of children-And Lastly I do hereby constitute and Appoint my son John Grabill to be the sole Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and one other to be my last will and Testament - Whereof I have unto my hand and fixed my seal this Eleventh Day of March in the year one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven. His Peter X mark. Signed Sealed and Delivered by Peter Grabill the above named Testator as and for his last will and Testamont in the presence of and who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness thereto. Johannes Wampler, Martin Garbor."
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came John Grabill and solomnly and sincerely affirmed and declared that the foregoing instrument of writing is the true whole will and Testamont of Pete Grabill lat of Frederick County Deceased that hath come to his hands and possession and that he dothe not know of an other. Signed, Dick Butler. "
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came Martin Garber one of the subscribing witness to the signing last will and testament of Peter Grabill late of Frederick County Deceased and Solemnly and Sincerely Affirmed and Declared that he did see the Testator therein named sign and seal this will he heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament that at the time of his signing he was to the best of his apprehension of a sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding that he subscribed his name as a witness to this will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and that he did also see John Wampler the other subscribing witnesses sign his name as a witness to said will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and all in the presence of each other. Dick Butler, Sign."
[Note: if Old Peter Graybill turns out to be the correct ancestry, then review the following website which has much information on Old Peter's children and their descendants: Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580".]

4. In regards to "Old" Peter Graybill being this individual, additional comment in the online "Eller Chronicles":
A. Vol. IV No. 4. p. 4 Nov. 1990, by the Eller Family Association, has the following additional comments: "Madeline Fletcher of Ft. Collins, CO. shared some research material collected by her late mother, Chloe Louisa (Welker) Evans, in the 1950's:
"Peter Grabill, Sr. will dated 11 Mar 1811 and proved 2 Nov. 1812 Frederick Co., MD. By witnesses Johannes Wampler and Martin Garber. Daughter Saree was to care for her unnamed mother; children Peter, John, Elizabeth, Franey, Joseph. Will Liber R.B.I., Folio 327.
"Final account by Executor John Grabel filed 26 Apr. 1813. Fanny w/o Henry Eller, Joseph Grabel, Elizabeth w/o Joseph Eller, Peter & John Grabel."
"Note: The widow nor Saree are here named. Administrators Accounts for Estates 1812-7, pp. 192-3."
"I feel that a deed issued by Peter the same day his will was written provides the name of his wife as Mary. A 40 acre tract was being sold to John Grabill. Deed Liber W.R. 39, Folio 561. Born in 1858, John died in 1844 and was buried on his farm along the Molasses Rd. near Johnsville, MD."
"Peter, Jr. wed Christina Wampler and moved to Ashe Co., N.C. Among their children, Barbara and Michael respectively wed David and Polly, children of Michael & Catherine (Eller) Stoker)"
B. Vol. VII No 4, Nov 1993, p. 308, excerpts of a talk given by Paul J. Phipps of Orting, WA, on 17 July 1993 at the Eller Family Association Conference held in Portland, OR [note that Paul believes "Old" Peter to be correct]:
"Two of 'Old' Peter Grabill's daughters married two of Henry Eller Sr.'s sons. Namely, Elizabeth Grabill married Joseph Eller, and Francy Grabill married Henry Eller Jr." [Note: Henry is in my database.]
"I do have a framework of the 6 children of 'Old' Peter and Mary Grabill. I think the first 5 children were probably born in Lancaster Co., PA. The youngest child was probably born in Frederick Co., MD. a. Elizabeth b. abt 1754, married Joseph Eller. I have very little on this family.
b. John b. 13 Nov 1755, married Anne Garber. They lived and died in Frederick Co., MD. There were 4 children.
c. Sara b. abt 1760, married Adam Smith Jr. I have very little on this family.
d. Peter Sr. b. abt 1760, married Christina Wampler. They moved to VA in abt 1780 and were in Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC in abt 1785. I have over 4000 descendants in my computer. There were 10 children.
e. Francy b. abt 1765, married Henry Eller Jr. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1787, then to Montgomery Co., OH in abt 1815. There were 11 children.
f. Joseph b. abt 1770, married Barbara Garber. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1805. There were 7 children.
"Pertinent Wills and Deeds all recorded and filed In Frederick Co., MD are as following:
a. Deed of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 21 Aug. 1769
b. Will of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 11 Mar. 1811 [Quoted above.]
c. Will of Peter Wampler Jr., dtd. 9 June 1792 [Quoted in Peter's notes.]
d. Deed of Joseph Eller (son of Henry Sr.), dtd. 21 Apr. 1794
e. Will of John Grabill (son of Old Peter), dtd. 12 Mar. 1829"

5. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT in an article entitled "Our Grable History." This portion deals with the children and descendants of John Peter and Mary Graybill. See notes for John Peter Graybill for a full transcription of the article:
"We are told in several places that our Grable and Garber ancestors were German speaking Swiss or Germans from the Palatinate. The Palatinates today are the states of Bavaria (Upper Palatinate) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Lower Palatinate). The Ellers and Wamplers that we will say something of are of the same general background. We suspect but do not know those we are concerned with immigrated to America around 1750.
To date our earliest Grable ancestor we find is the Peter Craple of the Will RB 1-327, March 1, 1811, Frederick County, Maryland. He is found in Frederick County buying property in a tract of land called "Hammond's Strife" as early as 1769. This is in tax District No. 1, Unity and Burt House Wood Hundreds (do not have this located on map yet). Peter could easily be an immigrant but it is fairly unlikely that we will be able to identify him further. There is a suggestion (will cover later) that Peter came to Frederick County from Virginia.
Peter's wife's name was Mary. The Will names Daughters Saree, Elizabeth and Francey and sons Peter, John and Joseph. Saree in the Will is to be paid for the care of her mother. The Administrative Account does not mention Saree. This after the Will states that the children would get equal shares...
The 1800 Maryland Census lists in Libertytown District on consecutive lines, John Grebel, Peter Grebel, Joseph Grebel, Samuel Garber Jr., Christian Garber, Jacob Garber and Martin Garber of Samuel. This is on page 988. On page 986, same district, we find Martin Garber Jr. and Sr. The Grabels here are Peter Sr. and his sons John and Joseph. The Garbers on page 988 are sons of Samuel Garber Sr. who died in 1793, Will GM 2-463.
Peter Grabill Jr. is not in the 1800 or 1810 Maryland Census. From Wampler material we find that Christina Wampler, daughter of Hans Peter and Mari Barbara Brenessee Sneither Wampler married Peter Grabill. Hans Peter's son John m. Magdalina Garber, daughter of Martin Garber Sr. John Wampler is next to Peter Grabill in the 1810 Maryland Census. He witnessed Peter's Will along with a Martin Garber (probably Martin of Samuel) but did not appear with Martin to confirm the Will after Peter's death.
Continuing on Peter Jr., from a Mormon Index we located a John Peter Grabill b. 1768 who was married in Botetort County, Virginia to Christina Wampler. John Peter's father is listed as John Grabill. Obviously the birthdate is in error- Roy Wampler lists 1762- he was born before 1768 since the first born is listed as being born in 1780 in Frederick County, Maryland. John Peter Grabill being born in Virginia suggests that Peter and Mary came from Virginia with their family to Frederick County. That Peter Jr.'s and Christina's second child was born in Virginia and the other younger ones in North Carolina explains why Peter Jr. is not in the Maryland 1791, 1800 and 1810 Census. And why descendants of Peter Jr. refer to him as Peter Sr. in or from North Carolina...
Peter Grabel date and place of birth unknown. Died immediately before March 11, 1811 at Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland. Burial site unknown but could be on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville. m. Mary . Her place and date of birth are unknown. Died before 1815 when the Administrative Account of Peter's Will was recorded. A deed M 445 shows he was in Frederick County, August 21, 1769.
Children: (six)
1. Saree. May have married Adam Smith, February 17, 1811. She was paid 15 pounds yearly to care for her mother after her father's death. Was not mentioned in the Administrative Account.
2. Peter b. 1762 in Virginia; d. May 11, 1848, Jackson, Ohio; m. Christina Wampler dau Hans Peter and Anna Breneness Wampler in Botetort County, Virginia. Christina b. 1760 or 1761 in Virginia (?); d. October 10, 1844; buried with Peter in Callaghan Cemetery, Madison, Jackson, Ohio.
3. John Grabill b. March 13, 1758; d. February 13, 1844 Johnsville, Maryland; buried on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville; m. Ann Garber dau of Samuel; Ann's grave may be beside John but is unmarked if it is. The William's History of Frederick County states that John is an immigrant.
4. Elizabeth m. Joseph Eller, son of Henry Eller. Joseph by Deed April 26, 1794 purchased two tracts of land "Wallings Luck" and "Part of Adventure" from his brothers and sisters. This in Washington County, Maryland just Southeast of Hagerstown.
5. Francey m. Henry Eller Jr.
6. Joseph b. about 1770, probably Frederick County, Maryland; m. Barbara Garber daughter of Samuel Garber about 1792, Frederick County, Maryland, died 1844 West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Joseph by Deed WR 15 519, 1797 purchased 40 acres "Part of Ivy Church" from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph and Barbara sold this property to Joseph's father Peter. In 1806 Joseph is listed in Tax Lists, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Earliest maps show Joseph's 127 acre farm we know as the Grable homestead. Early records of the Ten Miles Church of the Brethren show Joseph as a member. This is the Joseph of page 8 Grable History..."

6. The following information was found at Worldconnect database "pinkflutterby28" accessed 27 Dec 2008:
A. The "Church Book of Names, of the Ten Mile Church of the Brethren." Member prior to 1838. Joseph Grable Sr was minister at Ten Mile Church of the Brethren prior to 1838. (Church Book)
B. References the following book: "Descendants of Joseph G. and Barbara (Garber) Grable," Revision Compiled by F. Thomas Gayman. Dec. 1998.
C. 1800 Frederick Co., Libertytown District, MD Census Index, pg. 988, Line 8. Variant: 1800 Washington Co., MD Census Index, pg. 123 (a Joseph Grabriel is listed). D. Joseph is on the 1806 Tax List in West Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA.

7. Website http://www.geocities.com/purzilj/Grable.html accessed 27 Dec 2008 with the following unverified information:
"We are told in several places that our Grable and Garber ancestors were German speaking Swiss or Germans from the Palatinate. The Palatinates today are the states of Bavaria (Upper) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Lower). We believe the Grables immigrated to America around 1750- our Garbers came earlier. They were German Baptist. This list traces the line from Joseph G. Grable down to my son, Jeffery Todd Grable
Joseph G. Grable Sr. was a son of Peter Grabill Sr. and Mary ???. Born in Frederick Co. Maryland abt 1770. Died in 1844 in West Bethlehem township, (Marianna), Washington County, Pa. He is buried in Grable Cemetery, Grable Homestead, Marianna, Pa. He married Barbara Garber about 1792 in Frederick, Co. Md. Barbara was born in 1771, died in 1851 in Marianna, Pa. Buried in Grable Cemetery. Joseph G. Grable, Sr. and Barbara Garber had the following children:
Nancy Grable was born in 1793. Died in 1858. Buried in Horn Cemetery, West Bethlehem Township, (Marianna), Washington County, Pa.
Daniel Grable, Born June 1, 1795; Died August 26 1851
Samuel Grable, Born July 15, 1798, Died June 22, 1874
Susanna Grable, Born 1801 Died 1834
Rebecca Jane Grable, Born 1803
Elizabeth Grable, Born September 05, 1808
Joseph G. Grable, Jr. Born August 9, 1814 in Beallsville, Pa. Died 1892 Buried in Old Hill Cemetery, Scenery Hill, Pa. He married Elizabeth Hill, born 1817, died 1857, buried Old Hill Cemetery..."

8. "History of Washington Co. Pa. West Bethlehem Twp.": "The German Baptist Church was first organized in West Bethlehem Twp. about 1800 with the Rev. Bruist as its pastor. The first place for holding meetings was at the brick church on Ten Mile Creek. The following are the names of the members of this society prior to the year 1838, Jacob Garber Sr. Elder, Daniel Spohn, Sally Spohn, Israel Bigler Sr., Catherine Bigler, Andrew Wise, Samuel Thomas, Henry Tanner, Joseph Grable, Barbara Grable, Jacob Y. Spohn, John Spohn, John Miller, Nancy Miller, John Lane, Hannah Leasor, Robert Guttery, Peter, Joshua, Rebecca, Ezekiel and Elizabeth Swilhart." "In 1823 in the east part of the twp. there was a log school-house standing on Joseph Grable's farm."

9. Index of miscellaneous deeds from the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. I am not sure of the relationship, if any, of all the parties herein listed and this is for reference only:
"Some Frederick County Maryland Deeds:
E-125 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, March 20, 1753
E-509 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, August 21, 1754 Agreement
F-244 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, May 28, 1757
F-393 Joseph Grable from James ___, February 11, 1758
K-782 Joseph Grable to Jacob Roland, November 19, 1766
K-782 Samuel Grable from Leonard White, November 14, 1766
K-743 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk - Release
K-803 Martin Garver from Jacob Danner, December 19, 1766
K-1284 Henry Eller to Jacob Flora, June 6, 1767
L-515 John Garver from Jacob Danner, October 1, 1768
N-396 Leonard Kitzmiller from Samuel Stringer, October 10, 1770
N-505 Peter Wampler from Richard Coroxal, December 15, 1770
S-96 George Michael Eller from Edward Gaither
O-3 Henry Eller to David Buzzard, January 14, 1771
L-665 John Grable to Jacob Roland, May 1772
P-128 Henry Eller from Leonard Kitzmiller, June 13, 1772
P-110 Leonard Kitzmiller to Samuel Carver, June 13, 1772
BD1-539 John Garver to Jacob Danner, May 22, 1775- did not find
BD6-34 John Grabill to Jacob Danner, June 20, 1775
WR-2-543 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-3-71 John Grabell to Wm. Renner, July 27, 1782
GM2-444 Peter Wampler, 1782
WR-4-98 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-6-4 Henry Eller to Philip Fishburn, June 22, 1784
WR-6-84 Henry Eller to Francis B. Sappington, August 19, 1784
WR-3-205 John Grable from John Bowman, Bill of Sale
WR-7-332 John Grable and others to George Kitzburger, June 12, 1787
WR-7-616 John Grable to Paul Clapsdale, December 4, 1787
WR-8-505 John Grable from John Shuk, June 8, 1789 Bill of Sale
WR-9-194 John Grable from Sam Cole, April 30, 1790
WR-9-250 John Grable from Joseph Boyer, June 1, 1790
WR-9-46 Peter Grable from Martin Sheets, July 8, 1790
WR-9-546 Peter Grable from Henry Repp, December 7, 1790
WR-11-279 John Garber and others, September 24, 1791, Agreement
WR-11-210 John Wampler to Lazarus Findburg, November 21, 1792
WR-11-199 Joseph Wampler from Michael Baer, November 19, 1792
WR-11-587 Joseph Eller from Jacob Baer, May 31, 1793
WR 12-41 John Garber, Upton Scott and others, May 9, 1794 Agreement
WR 12-445 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-447 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-456 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-451 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-535 John Grable from Conrad Cragon, August 14, 1794
WR 12-516 John Grable to Rebecca Reynolds, July 30, 1794
WR 13-153 John Grable to Conrad Hi , March 26, 1795
WR 13-126 Joseph Eller from Frederick Murray, March 24, 1795
WR 13-449 Martin Garber from Richard Cook, August 11, 1795
WR 13-263 Martin Garber from Philip Fishburn, May 6, 1795
WR 15-481 John Grable from Negro Bill, July 5, 1797
WR 15-595 Joseph Eller from John Kerr, September 6, 1797
WR 15-518 Martin Garber from Richard Coal, August 8, 1797
WR 15-519 Joseph Grable from Martin Garber, August 8, 1797
WR 15-395 David Wampler from Joseph Grable, June 8, 1797
WR 17-44 Jacob Grable from Wm. Hardin, May 24, 1798
WR 19-71 David Wampler from Christian Simmons, October 8, 1799
WR 12-245 Peter Wampler from Samuel Chase, March 1794
WR 16-463 John Wampler from Joseph Baker, May 2, 1795
WR 17-302 John Garber from ___ Scott, October 2, 1798
WR 19-247 Joseph Eller from Jacob Young, January 16, 1800
WR 19-250 Joseph Eller to Jacob Pofsbarger, January 17, 1800
WR 19-252 Joseph Eller to Michael Minor Sr., January 17, 1800
WR 19-444 John Wampler to John Iler, April 16, 1800
WR 21-466 John Grable from Christian Leasner, September 17, 1801
WR 21-541 Jacob Garber to Joseph Baker, October 21, 1801
WR 23-227 Martin Carver and others to Samuel Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-228 Samuel Garber from Christian Garber and others, July 29, 1802
WR 23-229 Samuel Garber and others to Christian Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-231 John Garber from John Wampler, July 29, 1802
WR 23-234 John Wampler to Martin Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 22-548 Moses Grable from Craig Marshall, May 15, 1802
WR 20-41 Martin Garber from Wm. Head, June 21, 1800
WR 20-43 Martin Garber from Peter Kramer, June 28, 1800
WR 22-4 Moses Grable to Michael Freeze, November 3, 1801
WR 25-579 John Garber from Israel Bigler, May 8, 1804
WR 26-71 John Garber from Anna Garber and others, September 5, 1804
WR 27-544 Joseph Grable to Peter Grable, October 10, 1805
WR 39-561 John Grable from Peter Grable, May 22, 1811
WR 42-380 John Grable and others to State of Maryland, May 31, 1813
WR 44-85 John Grable to Louis Mottier, April 5, 1813"

BIRTH:
1. Birth year of between 1766 and 1770 is determined from him being no older than 44 in the 1810 census but over older than 60 in 1830 and older than 70 in 1840. Sons Daniel (farmer) and Samuel (shoemaker) Grabill in the 1850 census for West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, ages 52 and 51 respectively, indicate birthplaces as Maryland.

MARRIAGE:
1. The book "History of Washington County, Pennsylvania" accessed at Ancestry.com, vol. 2, p. 136 talks about Phoebe Grable, the wife of W. Winnett Holder: "She was born on the old Grable homestead place in West Bethlehem township, a daughter of Joseph and Abigail (McGinnes) Grable, both of whom spent their last days on that place, the former dying there in 1851 at the age of 58 years. Joseph Grable, who was born in Maryland, became one of the substantial farmers and landowners of West Bethlehem township."
This Joseph was the son of Joseph and Barbara and his age at the time of death would put his birth as 1793 thereby giving credence to the generally accepted marriage date of his parents as "Abt 1792 in Maryland." The farm would have been in the Marianna neighborhood judging from later remarks in the biography.

DEATH:
1. Title: Washington Co, Pennsylvania, Will Book; Author: Prepared by Citizen's Library, Genealogical Records Group of Washington, Pennsylvania; Publication: 1983, page 71:
"Will of Joseph dtd. 17 June 1843 and probated 11 April 1844 in Washington Co., PA. The estate record for Joseph Grable is recorded in Orphans' Court Docket "G," Washington Co, Pennsylvania, page 247. Michael Bigler and Andrew Cox were executors of the estate. Listed are Joseph, Nancy (wife of Daniel Bigler), Samuel, Jane and Joseph Johnston, Elizabeth (wife of Isaac Davis). Son Daniel died prior to his father, but Daniel's children Hannah (wife of Israel Smith), Nancy (wife of John Wise), David, Barbara (wife of Lewis Shape), Eli, Isaac and Joseph were listed as beneficiaries, together with ten other minor heirs who were not named."
 		Graybill, Joseph (I3801)
 
5036 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There continues to be a debate on whether "Old Peter" Graybill or John Graybill are different individuals or one and the same person. This individual is definitely a child of Old Peter as ascertained by the settlement of his estate. (See notes of this individual's father for more discussion on this issue.) There seems to be more and more researchers leaning towards "Old Peter" as the father; however, I am not entirely sure. I enter Old Peter's children as if he is correct father of this family - all subject to further research.

2. The book "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. "Gene" Pitt, 1996, FHL book 929.273 P658pn:
Pp. 3-6: "The first two generations below, namely John and Christian are presented with some trepidation and should not be considered absolutely valid.
John Graybill: b. probably in Switzerland; md. to ___. He emigrated to the German Palatinate, probably about 1690. Their children may have included Christian.
Christian Graybill [son of John above]: b. abt 1690, probably in Switzerland or the German Palatinate; md. to Mary ___. He and John Graybill emigrated to America in 1727 aboard the ship 'Friendship's brother instead of 'Old' Peter's first name. This mystery is left to future researchers to resolve.
John(?) 'Old' Peter Graybill [possible son to Christian above]: b. 16 Oct 1727, probably Switzerland or Germany; d. bef 11 Mar 1811, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. abt 1750 to Mary ___. She was b. abt 1730; d. bef 1815, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Peter apparently lived Friendship, York Co., PA and Lancaster Co., PA before moving to Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children included Elizabeth, John, Saree, John Peter, Francy and Joseph. Some of the children may have taken the names Grabel, Grabill, Graybeal, and Grable... The records of Old Peter and his children, other than Michael Peter, are courtesy of Paul Phipps, a descendant of Henry Graybeal and Celia Henson, who acquired them from various sources. [Children:]
a. Elizabeth Grabel, b. abt 1754, probably PA; md. to Joseph Eller. He was b. abt 1754, probably Lancaster Co., PA.
b. John Grabill, b. 13 Mar 1758, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 13 Feb 1844, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. to Anna Garber. She was b. abt 1764; d. aft 1829, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children were Christina, Magdalin, Abraham, Susanna, Charlotte, Hannah, and Peter [see book for more detailed downline].
c. Sara "Saree" Grabel, b. abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; md. 17 Feb 1811 to Adam Smith. He was b. abt 1760.
d. John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, probably in Lancaster or York Co., PA... [see his notes for more information; also note there is no actual documentation given in the book definitely tying this individual to the other siblings or noted father].
e. Francy Grabel, b. abt 1765, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. abt 1838, probably Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH; md. abt 1783, Frederick Co., MD to Henry Eller, Jr. He was b. Abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 1832, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. Their children were a daughter name unknown, Daniel, Christina, Mary, Abraham, Frances, Henry, Sarah, Elizabeth, Anna, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their descendants.]
f. Joseph Grable, Sr., b. abt 1770, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA; md. abt 1792, Frederick Co., MD to Barbara Garber. She was b. 1771, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1851 West Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA. Their children were Nancy, Daniel, Samuel, Susanna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their downlines.]"
Pp. 8 and 9: Transcription of "Old" Peter Graybill's Last Will and Testament follows: "I Peter Grabill of Frederick County and State of Maryland being weak in Body but of sound and disposing memory and understanding do therefore make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following after just debts and funeral charges are paid it is my will and I order that my beloved wife shall hold one third of my money now by me and what is owing to me and it is my will and I order that my Executor hereafter named shall pay my daughter Saree fifteen pounds yearly for taking care of her mother and then fifteen pounds which is to be paid to my Daughter Sara shall be taken out of my estate before the money is Divided and after it is my will and I order that my Executor shall Divide the remainder of my cash now by me and make my children all Equal share and Share alike unto my son Peter one share unto my son John one Share unto my Daughter Elizabeth one share unto my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy has received one hundred pounds more than the rest of my children and them hundred pounds shall be in part of her share and my son Joseph had fifty pounds more than the rest and that shall be in part of his share and Daughter Elizabeth had received fifteen pounds more and that shall be part of her share. And it is my will and I order that my wife shall hold all my Household and kitchen furniture and cows and every thing about the House and Barn during her life and after her Decease my Executor shall sell my property and the money Equaly to be Divided among my parcel of children-And Lastly I do hereby constitute and Appoint my son John Grabill to be the sole Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and one other to be my last will and Testament - Whereof I have unto my hand and fixed my seal this Eleventh Day of March in the year one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven. His Peter X mark. Signed Sealed and Delivered by Peter Grabill the above named Testator as and for his last will and Testamont in the presence of and who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness thereto. Johannes Wampler, Martin Garbor."
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came John Grabill and solomnly and sincerely affirmed and declared that the foregoing instrument of writing is the true whole will and Testamont of Pete Grabill lat of Frederick County Deceased that hath come to his hands and possession and that he dothe not know of an other. Signed, Dick Butler. "
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came Martin Garber one of the subscribing witness to the signing last will and testament of Peter Grabill late of Frederick County Deceased and Solemnly and Sincerely Affirmed and Declared that he did see the Testator therein named sign and seal this will he heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament that at the time of his signing he was to the best of his apprehension of a sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding that he subscribed his name as a witness to this will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and that he did also see John Wampler the other subscribing witnesses sign his name as a witness to said will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and all in the presence of each other. Dick Butler, Sign."
[Note: if Old Peter Graybill turns out to be the correct ancestry, then review the following website which has much information on Old Peter's children and their descendants: Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580".]

3. In regards to "Old" Peter Graybill being this individual, additional comment in the online "Eller Chronicles":
A. Vol. IV No. 4. p. 4 Nov. 1990, by the Eller Family Association, has the following additional comments: "Madeline Fletcher of Ft. Collins, CO. shared some research material collected by her late mother, Chloe Louisa (Welker) Evans, in the 1950's:
"Peter Grabill, Sr. will dated 11 Mar 1811 and proved 2 Nov. 1812 Frederick Co., MD. By witnesses Johannes Wampler and Martin Garber. Daughter Saree was to care for her unnamed mother; children Peter, John, Elizabeth, Franey, Joseph. Will Liber R.B.I., Folio 327.
"Final account by Executor John Grabel filed 26 Apr. 1813. Fanny w/o Henry Eller, Joseph Grabel, Elizabeth w/o Joseph Eller, Peter & John Grabel."
"Note: The widow nor Saree are here named. Administrators Accounts for Estates 1812-7, pp. 192-3."
"I feel that a deed issued by Peter the same day his will was written provides the name of his wife as Mary. A 40 acre tract was being sold to John Grabill. Deed Liber W.R. 39, Folio 561. Born in 1858, John died in 1844 and was buried on his farm along the Molasses Rd. near Johnsville, MD."
"Peter, Jr. wed Christina Wampler and moved to Ashe Co., N.C. Among their children, Barbara and Michael respectively wed David and Polly, children of Michael & Catherine (Eller) Stoker)"
B. Vol. VII No 4, Nov 1993, p. 308, excerpts of a talk given by Paul J. Phipps of Orting, WA, on 17 July 1993 at the Eller Family Association Conference held in Portland, OR [note that Paul believes "Old" Peter to be correct]:
"Two of 'Old' Peter Grabill's daughters married two of Henry Eller Sr.'s sons. Namely, Elizabeth Grabill married Joseph Eller, and Francy Grabill married Henry Eller Jr." [Note: Henry is in my database.]
"I do have a framework of the 6 children of 'Old' Peter and Mary Grabill. I think the first 5 children were probably born in Lancaster Co., PA. The youngest child was probably born in Frederick Co., MD. a. Elizabeth b. abt 1754, married Joseph Eller. I have very little on this family.
b. John b. 13 Nov 1755, married Anne Garber. They lived and died in Frederick Co., MD. There were 4 children.
c. Sara b. abt 1760, married Adam Smith Jr. I have very little on this family.
d. Peter Sr. b. abt 1760, married Christina Wampler. They moved to VA in abt 1780 and were in Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC in abt 1785. I have over 4000 descendants in my computer. There were 10 children.
e. Francy b. abt 1765, married Henry Eller Jr. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1787, then to Montgomery Co., OH in abt 1815. There were 11 children.
f. Joseph b. abt 1770, married Barbara Garber. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1805. There were 7 children.
"Pertinent Wills and Deeds all recorded and filed In Frederick Co., MD are as following:
a. Deed of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 21 Aug. 1769
b. Will of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 11 Mar. 1811 [Quoted above.]
c. Will of Peter Wampler Jr., dtd. 9 June 1792 [Quoted in Peter's notes.]
d. Deed of Joseph Eller (son of Henry Sr.), dtd. 21 Apr. 1794
e. Will of John Grabill (son of Old Peter), dtd. 12 Mar. 1829"

4. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT in an article entitled "Our Grable History." This portion deals with the children and descendants of John Peter and Mary Graybill. See notes for John Peter Graybill for a full transcription of the article:
"We are told in several places that our Grable and Garber ancestors were German speaking Swiss or Germans from the Palatinate. The Palatinates today are the states of Bavaria (Upper Palatinate) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Lower Palatinate). The Ellers and Wamplers that we will say something of are of the same general background. We suspect but do not know those we are concerned with immigrated to America around 1750.
To date our earliest Grable ancestor we find is the Peter Craple of the Will RB 1-327, March 1, 1811, Frederick County, Maryland. He is found in Frederick County buying property in a tract of land called "Hammond's Strife" as early as 1769. This is in tax District No. 1, Unity and Burt House Wood Hundreds (do not have this located on map yet). Peter could easily be an immigrant but it is fairly unlikely that we will be able to identify him further. There is a suggestion (will cover later) that Peter came to Frederick County from Virginia.
Peter's wife's name was Mary. The Will names Daughters Saree, Elizabeth and Francey and sons Peter, John and Joseph. Saree in the Will is to be paid for the care of her mother. The Administrative Account does not mention Saree. This after the Will states that the children would get equal shares...
The 1800 Maryland Census lists in Libertytown District on consecutive lines, John Grebel, Peter Grebel, Joseph Grebel, Samuel Garber Jr., Christian Garber, Jacob Garber and Martin Garber of Samuel. This is on page 988. On page 986, same district, we find Martin Garber Jr. and Sr. The Grabels here are Peter Sr. and his sons John and Joseph. The Garbers on page 988 are sons of Samuel Garber Sr. who died in 1793, Will GM 2-463.
Peter Grabill Jr. is not in the 1800 or 1810 Maryland Census. From Wampler material we find that Christina Wampler, daughter of Hans Peter and Mari Barbara Brenessee Sneither Wampler married Peter Grabill. Hans Peter's son John m. Magdalina Garber, daughter of Martin Garber Sr. John Wampler is next to Peter Grabill in the 1810 Maryland Census. He witnessed Peter's Will along with a Martin Garber (probably Martin of Samuel) but did not appear with Martin to confirm the Will after Peter's death.
Continuing on Peter Jr., from a Mormon Index we located a John Peter Grabill b. 1768 who was married in Botetort County, Virginia to Christina Wampler. John Peter's father is listed as John Grabill. Obviously the birthdate is in error- Roy Wampler lists 1762- he was born before 1768 since the first born is listed as being born in 1780 in Frederick County, Maryland. John Peter Grabill being born in Virginia suggests that Peter and Mary came from Virginia with their family to Frederick County. That Peter Jr.'s and Christina's second child was born in Virginia and the other younger ones in North Carolina explains why Peter Jr. is not in the Maryland 1791, 1800 and 1810 Census. And why descendants of Peter Jr. refer to him as Peter Sr. in or from North Carolina...
Peter Grabel date and place of birth unknown. Died immediately before March 11, 1811 at Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland. Burial site unknown but could be on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville, m. Mary ___. Her place and date of birth are unknown. Died before 1815 when the Administrative Account of Peter's Will was recorded. A deed M 445 shows he was in Frederick County, August 21, 1769.
Children: (six)
1. Saree. May have married Adam Smith, February 17, 1811. She was paid 15 pounds yearly to care for her mother after her father's death. Was not mentioned in the Administrative Account.
2. Peter b. 1762 in Virginia; d. May 11, 1848, Jackson, Ohio; m. Christina Wampler dau Hans Peter and Anna Breneness Wampler in Botetort County, Virginia. Christina b. 1760 or 1761 in Virginia (?); d. October 10, 1844; buried with Peter in Callaghan Cemetery, Madison, Jackson, Ohio.
3. John Grabill b. March 13, 1758; d. February 13, 1844 Johnsville, Maryland; buried on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville; m. Ann Garber dau of Samuel; Ann's grave may be beside John but is unmarked if it is. The William's History of Frederick County states that John is an immigrant.
4. Elizabeth m. Joseph Eller, son of Henry Eller. Joseph by Deed April 26, 1794 purchased two tracts of land "Wallings Luck" and "Part of Adventure" from his brothers and sisters. This in Washington County, Maryland just Southeast of Hagerstown.
5. Francey m. Henry Eller Jr.
6. Joseph b. about 1770, probably Frederick County, Maryland; m. Barbara Garber daughter of Samuel Garber about 1792, Frederick County, Maryland, died 1844 West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Joseph by Deed WR 15 519, 1797 purchased 40 acres "Part of Ivy Church" from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph and Barbara sold this property to Joseph's father Peter. In 1806 Joseph is listed in Tax Lists, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Earliest maps show Joseph's 127 acre farm we know as the Grable homestead. Early records of the Ten Miles Church of the Brethren show Joseph as a member. This is the Joseph of page 8 Grable History..."
 		Graybill, Sarah (I3799)
 
5037 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There continues to be a debate on whether "Old Peter" Graybill or John Graybill are different individuals or one and the same person. This individual is definitely a child of Old Peter as ascertained by the settlement of his estate. (See notes of this individual's father for more discussion on this issue.) There seems to be more and more researchers leaning towards "Old Peter" as the father; however, I am not entirely sure. I enter Old Peter's children as if he is correct father of this family - all subject to further research.

2. The book "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. "Gene" Pitt, 1996, FHL book 929.273 P658pn:
Pp. 3-6: "The first two generations below, namely John and Christian are presented with some trepidation and should not be considered absolutely valid.
John Graybill: b. probably in Switzerland; md. to ___. He emigrated to the German Palatinate, probably about 1690. Their children may have included Christian.
Christian Graybill [son of John above]: b. abt 1690, probably in Switzerland or the German Palatinate; md. to Mary ___. He and John Graybill emigrated to America in 1727 aboard the ship 'Friendship's brother instead of 'Old' Peter's first name. This mystery is left to future researchers to resolve.
John(?) 'Old' Peter Graybill [possible son to Christian above]: b. 16 Oct 1727, probably Switzerland or Germany; d. bef 11 Mar 1811, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. abt 1750 to Mary ___. She was b. abt 1730; d. bef 1815, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Peter apparently lived Friendship, York Co., PA and Lancaster Co., PA before moving to Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children included Elizabeth, John, Saree, John Peter, Francy and Joseph. Some of the children may have taken the names Grabel, Grabill, Graybeal, and Grable... The records of Old Peter and his children, other than Michael Peter, are courtesy of Paul Phipps, a descendant of Henry Graybeal and Celia Henson, who acquired them from various sources. [Children:]
a. Elizabeth Grabel, b. abt 1754, probably PA; md. to Joseph Eller. He was b. abt 1754, probably Lancaster Co., PA.
b. John Grabill, b. 13 Mar 1758, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 13 Feb 1844, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. to Anna Garber. She was b. abt 1764; d. aft 1829, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children were Christina, Magdalin, Abraham, Susanna, Charlotte, Hannah, and Peter [see book for more detailed downline].
c. Sara "Saree" Grabel, b. abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; md. 17 Feb 1811 to Adam Smith. He was b. abt 1760.
d. John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, probably in Lancaster or York Co., PA... [see his notes for more information; also note there is no actual documentation given in the book definitely tying this individual to the other siblings or noted father].
e. Francy Grabel, b. abt 1765, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. abt 1838, probably Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH; md. abt 1783, Frederick Co., MD to Henry Eller, Jr. He was b. Abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 1832, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. Their children were a daughter name unknown, Daniel, Christina, Mary, Abraham, Frances, Henry, Sarah, Elizabeth, Anna, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their descendants.]
f. Joseph Grable, Sr., b. abt 1770, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA; md. abt 1792, Frederick Co., MD to Barbara Garber. She was b. 1771, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1851 West Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA. Their children were Nancy, Daniel, Samuel, Susanna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their downlines.]"
Pp. 8 and 9: Transcription of "Old" Peter Graybill's Last Will and Testament follows: "I Peter Grabill of Frederick County and State of Maryland being weak in Body but of sound and disposing memory and understanding do therefore make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following after just debts and funeral charges are paid it is my will and I order that my beloved wife shall hold one third of my money now by me and what is owing to me and it is my will and I order that my Executor hereafter named shall pay my daughter Saree fifteen pounds yearly for taking care of her mother and then fifteen pounds which is to be paid to my Daughter Sara shall be taken out of my estate before the money is Divided and after it is my will and I order that my Executor shall Divide the remainder of my cash now by me and make my children all Equal share and Share alike unto my son Peter one share unto my son John one Share unto my Daughter Elizabeth one share unto my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy has received one hundred pounds more than the rest of my children and them hundred pounds shall be in part of her share and my son Joseph had fifty pounds more than the rest and that shall be in part of his share and Daughter Elizabeth had received fifteen pounds more and that shall be part of her share. And it is my will and I order that my wife shall hold all my Household and kitchen furniture and cows and every thing about the House and Barn during her life and after her Decease my Executor shall sell my property and the money Equaly to be Divided among my parcel of children-And Lastly I do hereby constitute and Appoint my son John Grabill to be the sole Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and one other to be my last will and Testament - Whereof I have unto my hand and fixed my seal this Eleventh Day of March in the year one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven. His Peter X mark. Signed Sealed and Delivered by Peter Grabill the above named Testator as and for his last will and Testamont in the presence of and who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness thereto. Johannes Wampler, Martin Garbor."
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came John Grabill and solomnly and sincerely affirmed and declared that the foregoing instrument of writing is the true whole will and Testamont of Pete Grabill lat of Frederick County Deceased that hath come to his hands and possession and that he dothe not know of an other. Signed, Dick Butler. "
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came Martin Garber one of the subscribing witness to the signing last will and testament of Peter Grabill late of Frederick County Deceased and Solemnly and Sincerely Affirmed and Declared that he did see the Testator therein named sign and seal this will he heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament that at the time of his signing he was to the best of his apprehension of a sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding that he subscribed his name as a witness to this will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and that he did also see John Wampler the other subscribing witnesses sign his name as a witness to said will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and all in the presence of each other. Dick Butler, Sign."
[Note: if Old Peter Graybill turns out to be the correct ancestry, then review the following website which has much information on Old Peter's children and their descendants: Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580".]

3. In regards to "Old" Peter Graybill being this individual, additional comment in the online "Eller Chronicles":
A. Vol. IV No. 4. p. 4 Nov. 1990, by the Eller Family Association, has the following additional comments: "Madeline Fletcher of Ft. Collins, CO. shared some research material collected by her late mother, Chloe Louisa (Welker) Evans, in the 1950's:
"Peter Grabill, Sr. will dated 11 Mar 1811 and proved 2 Nov. 1812 Frederick Co., MD. By witnesses Johannes Wampler and Martin Garber. Daughter Saree was to care for her unnamed mother; children Peter, John, Elizabeth, Franey, Joseph. Will Liber R.B.I., Folio 327.
"Final account by Executor John Grabel filed 26 Apr. 1813. Fanny w/o Henry Eller, Joseph Grabel, Elizabeth w/o Joseph Eller, Peter & John Grabel."
"Note: The widow nor Saree are here named. Administrators Accounts for Estates 1812-7, pp. 192-3."
"I feel that a deed issued by Peter the same day his will was written provides the name of his wife as Mary. A 40 acre tract was being sold to John Grabill. Deed Liber W.R. 39, Folio 561. Born in 1858, John died in 1844 and was buried on his farm along the Molasses Rd. near Johnsville, MD."
"Peter, Jr. wed Christina Wampler and moved to Ashe Co., N.C. Among their children, Barbara and Michael respectively wed David and Polly, children of Michael & Catherine (Eller) Stoker)"
B. Vol. VII No 4, Nov 1993, p. 308, excerpts of a talk given by Paul J. Phipps of Orting, WA, on 17 July 1993 at the Eller Family Association Conference held in Portland, OR [note that Paul believes "Old" Peter to be correct]:
"Two of 'Old' Peter Grabill's daughters married two of Henry Eller Sr.'s sons. Namely, Elizabeth Grabill married Joseph Eller, and Francy Grabill married Henry Eller Jr." [Note: Henry is in my database.]
"I do have a framework of the 6 children of 'Old' Peter and Mary Grabill. I think the first 5 children were probably born in Lancaster Co., PA. The youngest child was probably born in Frederick Co., MD. a. Elizabeth b. abt 1754, married Joseph Eller. I have very little on this family.
b. John b. 13 Nov 1755, married Anne Garber. They lived and died in Frederick Co., MD. There were 4 children.
c. Sara b. abt 1760, married Adam Smith Jr. I have very little on this family.
d. Peter Sr. b. abt 1760, married Christina Wampler. They moved to VA in abt 1780 and were in Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC in abt 1785. I have over 4000 descendants in my computer. There were 10 children.
e. Francy b. abt 1765, married Henry Eller Jr. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1787, then to Montgomery Co., OH in abt 1815. There were 11 children.
f. Joseph b. abt 1770, married Barbara Garber. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1805. There were 7 children.
"Pertinent Wills and Deeds all recorded and filed In Frederick Co., MD are as following:
a. Deed of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 21 Aug. 1769
b. Will of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 11 Mar. 1811 [Quoted above.]
c. Will of Peter Wampler Jr., dtd. 9 June 1792 [Quoted in Peter's notes.]
d. Deed of Joseph Eller (son of Henry Sr.), dtd. 21 Apr. 1794
e. Will of John Grabill (son of Old Peter), dtd. 12 Mar. 1829"

4. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT in an article entitled "Our Grable History." The portion below is a partial quote concerning the Garbers - see John Peter Graybill's notes for the full transcription:
"Martin Garber of Samuel by Deed WR-15-519, August 8, 1797 purchased 40 acres of land "Part of Ivy Church" from Richard Coale. This was an item in Samuel Carver's Will. August 8, 1797, by Deed WR 15-519, Peter Grabill's son Joseph bought this 40 acres of land from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph (wife Barbara) sold this tract of land to his father Peter by Deed WR 27-554. This 40 acres is the "Part of Ivy Church" on Molasses Road where Reno and Mary Grabill now live. Joseph is found in the Tax List in West Bethlehem Township Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1806. This 40 acres is sold in 1811 to Joseph's brother John. In John's Will, GME 319, recorded February 13, 1844, he leaves this property (where David Garber now lives) to his widowed daughter Susannah Nail. Susannah almost immediately sells to her brother Abraham, who executed John's Will. This property then went to Samuel Grabill, Abraham's son, then to Abraham Webster Grabill, Samuel's son and finally to Reno Grabill, Abraham Webster's son.
The 1800 Maryland Census lists in Libertytown District on consecutive lines, John Grebel, Peter Grebel, Joseph Grebel, Samuel Garber Jr., Christian Garber, Jacob Garber and Martin Garber of Samuel. This is on page 988. On page 986, same district, we find Martin Garber Jr. and Sr. The Grabels here are Peter Sr. and his sons John and Joseph. The Garbers on page 988 are sons of Samuel Garber Sr. who died in 1793, Will GM 2-463.
Peter Grabill Jr. is not in the 1800 or 1810 Maryland Census. From Wampler material we find that Christina Wampler, daughter of Hans Peter and Mari Barbara Brenessee Sneither Wampler married Peter Grabill. Hans Peter's son John m. Magdalina Garber, daughter of Martin Garber Sr. John Wampler is next to Peter Grabill in the 1810 Maryland Census. He witnessed Peter's Will along with a Martin Garber (probably Martin of Samuel) but did not appear with Martin to confirm the Will after Peter's death...
Now on the Garbers. Our Joseph Grable of the 1811 Will married Barbara Garber about 1792. Contrary to tradition and Garber histories Barbara is a daughter of Samuel Carver, Will GM 2-463, January 14, 1793.
There are too many Garbers in the late 1700's in Frederick County, Maryland to keep straight in correct generations and families. We have not looked at all of the deeds involved. Wills include Martin (Martin Jr.), Administrative Account H.S. No. 1 (1815-1816) 48, Christian Garber, Will RB 1-5, March 13, 1809, and Samuel Carver, Will GM 2-463, January 14, 1793 and Administrative Account February 20, 1798.
Samuel Carver, Will GM 2-463, January 14, 1793 and Administrative Account February 20, 1798.
By Deed P-110 Samuel Carver purchased 102 acres "Ivy Church" from Leonard Kitzmiller, June 13, 1772. At the time of his will Samuel was buying 100 acres of land from Richard Coale in "Ivy Church." This included the 40 acres "Part of Ivy Church" that our Joseph Grable bought from Martin Carver of Samuel in 1797. In listing information on Samuel's children we will use some data that appear correct taken from Garber material stating the family of Jacob Garber Sr. That Ann Grabill, Barbara Grabill and Catharine Pegler (Bigler) are listed in the Administrative Account of Samuel clinched it that Jacob Garber Sr. is fictitious.
Children include:
1. Christian Carver m. Rebecca Eller. Joseph Eller's Deed H 8 657, April 21, 1794, Washington County, Maryland.
2. Samuel Carver d. 1814 m. a Hess.
3. Catharine Garber, 1758-1839 m. Israel Bigler 1758-1839. This couple was in West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania early. Deed WR-25-577, John Garber (son of Martin Sr.) from Israel Bigler, May 8, 1804.
4. John Garber m. a Cole.
5. Anna Garber m. John Grabill, son of Peter Grable Sr. and brother of our Joseph Grable.
6. Jacob Carver (Rev.) 1767-1852 m. Mary Magdalena Eller, 1775-1849. In leaving for Pennsylvania, Jacob (wife Magdalena) sold property to Joseph Baker, Deed WR-21-541, October 21, 1801. Jacob appears in Tax Lists of West Bethlehem Township in 1802. Jacob and Magdelena are also named in the Eller Deed mentioned above. They are listed as early members of the Ten Mile Brethren Church, now near Marianna, Pennsylvania.
7. Barbara Garber, 1771-1851. She married our Joseph Grabill.
8. Jonathan Garber, 1774-1850 m. Elizabeth Hufford. They too were in West Bethlehem Township early.
9. Elizabeth, Samuel left her one walnut chest with two drawers under it.
10. Martin Garber. As above he sold property to our Joseph in 1797. With John Wampler he witnessed Peter Grable's Will and a Martin Garber witnessed John Grabills Will in 1729.
Martin Garber Sr.
We have not found a Martin Garber Sr. Will. We find a Martin Garber buying property, 105 acres "Limestone Rock" near Woodsboro and "Spring Plains," Deed K-803 Martin Garber from Jacob Danner, December 19, 1766. By Deed 0-503 he buys "Cedar Clifts," 290 acres from Henry Diggs August 17, 1771. "Cedar Clifts" lies north of "Ivy Church" between Johnsville and Union Bridge. Confirmation Deed WR-26-71 John Garber from Anna Garber and others, September 5, 1804 discloses most of what we know of Martin Garber Sr.'s family. This Deed makes clear and legal Deeds of 1802, July 29, Samuel Carver from Anna Garber and others, Christian Garber from Anna Garber and others, John Garber from Anna Garber and others and Martin Garber from Anna Garber and others. Anna in these deeds is Martin Sr.'s wife.
Children include:
1. Martin Garber Jr. m. Hannah.
2. Samuel Garber m. Catharine. By Deed WR-23-227 Samuel buys property in "Ivy Church" from Martin Sr.'s heirs July 29, 1802.
3. Christian Garber m. Mary (Elizabeth). By Deed WR-23-229 Christian buys property in "Resurvey of Butler's Lot" from Martin Sr.'s heirs.
4. Mary Garber m. John Diehl.
5. Magdalena Garber m. John Wampler.
6. Henry Garber.
7. John Garber b. June 4, 1771 d. April 1848 (bachelor preacher). By Deed WR-26-71 he purchased "Cedar Clifts" from Martin Sr.'s heirs. Deed 23-232 also refers to this sale. He also owned "Small Beginnings." Will GME-3-315, May 8, 1848 disposes of his property. William Diehl executed the Will. Solomon Garber, Martin Garber and Abraham Diehl are listed as nephews. Older deceased sister, Mary Diehl, older deceased brother Martin Garber. Sister Magdelena Wampler and deceased brothers Samuel and Henry are also mentioned.
Martin Garber Jr. Administrative Account H.S. No. 1 (1815-1816) 48.
Martin Jr. was born in 1768 and died March 21, 1814. As above, his wife's name was Hannah.
Children include:
1. Solomon b. October 10, 1791; d. January 16, 1870; m. Mary b. September 22, 1798; d. February 1852.
2. Isaac
3. Mary
4. John
5. Juliann
6. Hannah
7. Martin Jr.
8. Abraham
9. Lydia
10. Charles
Christian Garber, Will RB 1-5, March 13, 1809, Administrative Account March 12, 1816.
Christian is a son of Martin Garber Sr. and Anna. He died before March 13, 1809. Martin Garber brother of Christian executed the Will with John Stoner. Witness were Jonathan Wampler and Joseph Baker.
Children include:
1. Jonathan Garber
2. Magdalena Garber m. Henry Fox
3. Ann Garber m. Adam Fox
4. Elizabeth Garber m. William Stoner
5. Barbara Garber m. Thomas Donson
6. Rebecca m. David Dunston September 3, 1811. Their daughter Elizabeth in 1828 m. Jacob Piatt in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
7. Daniel Garber
8. Hannah b. 1799 Administrative Account was not reported until Hannah became of age at 16. Married Jacob Saylor very young.
Thus you see some of the different Garber names that must be kept separate. Geographically Samuel and his family were close to our Grables as were Henry Eller and John Wampler, all in or very close to "Ivy Church." Martin Garber Sr. and his family were directly north of the Beaver Dam Creek Brethren Church (German Baptist) in "Cedar Clifts" still on Beaver Dam Creek.
We have said nothing of John Garber. We believe there was a John Garber in the older generation probably a brother of Samuel and Martin Sr.
Henry Eller, a probable brother of George Michael Eller, left property to the following children. Joseph Eller, m. Elizabeth Grabill; Henry Eller Jr. m. Francey Grabill; Jacob Eller m. Margareth; Ester Eller; Daniel Eller m. Hannah; Sarah Eller; Magdelina Eller m. Jacob Garber; Elizabeth m. Christian Herter; Rebecca m. Christian Garber of Samuel; Maria Eller; Salome Eller m. Henry Shultz; and Peter Eller. This Peter Eller came to West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania early as did Joseph Grable, Jacob Garber, Catherine Garber Bigler, Jonathon Garber and Samuel Garber.
The Henry Eller family is disclosed in Deed H. B. 657, April 21, 1794, Washington County, Maryland in which Joseph Eller is buying out his brothers and sisters. The Garber men signed in German script; the women made marks. By Deed P-128 June 13, 1772 Frederick County Maryland Henry Eller bought 102 acres of "Ivy Church" from Leonard Kitzmiller for one hundred and seventy seven pounds..."

5. Index of miscellaneous deeds from the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. I am not sure of the relationship, if any, of all the parties herein listed and this is for reference only:
"Some Frederick County Maryland Deeds:
E-125 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, March 20, 1753
E-509 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, August 21, 1754 Agreement
F-244 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, May 28, 1757
F-393 Joseph Grable from James ___, February 11, 1758
K-782 Joseph Grable to Jacob Roland, November 19, 1766
K-782 Samuel Grable from Leonard White, November 14, 1766
K-743 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk - Release
K-803 Martin Garver from Jacob Danner, December 19, 1766
K-1284 Henry Eller to Jacob Flora, June 6, 1767
L-515 John Garver from Jacob Danner, October 1, 1768
N-396 Leonard Kitzmiller from Samuel Stringer, October 10, 1770
N-505 Peter Wampler from Richard Coroxal, December 15, 1770
S-96 George Michael Eller from Edward Gaither
O-3 Henry Eller to David Buzzard, January 14, 1771
L-665 John Grable to Jacob Roland, May 1772
P-128 Henry Eller from Leonard Kitzmiller, June 13, 1772
P-110 Leonard Kitzmiller to Samuel Carver, June 13, 1772
BD1-539 John Garver to Jacob Danner, May 22, 1775- did not find
BD6-34 John Grabill to Jacob Danner, June 20, 1775
WR-2-543 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-3-71 John Grabell to Wm. Renner, July 27, 1782
GM2-444 Peter Wampler, 1782
WR-4-98 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-6-4 Henry Eller to Philip Fishburn, June 22, 1784
WR-6-84 Henry Eller to Francis B. Sappington, August 19, 1784
WR-3-205 John Grable from John Bowman, Bill of Sale
WR-7-332 John Grable and others to George Kitzburger, June 12, 1787
WR-7-616 John Grable to Paul Clapsdale, December 4, 1787
WR-8-505 John Grable from John Shuk, June 8, 1789 Bill of Sale
WR-9-194 John Grable from Sam Cole, April 30, 1790
WR-9-250 John Grable from Joseph Boyer, June 1, 1790
WR-9-46 Peter Grable from Martin Sheets, July 8, 1790
WR-9-546 Peter Grable from Henry Repp, December 7, 1790
WR-11-279 John Garber and others, September 24, 1791, Agreement
WR-11-210 John Wampler to Lazarus Findburg, November 21, 1792
WR-11-199 Joseph Wampler from Michael Baer, November 19, 1792
WR-11-587 Joseph Eller from Jacob Baer, May 31, 1793
WR 12-41 John Garber, Upton Scott and others, May 9, 1794 Agreement
WR 12-445 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-447 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-456 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-451 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-535 John Grable from Conrad Cragon, August 14, 1794
WR 12-516 John Grable to Rebecca Reynolds, July 30, 1794
WR 13-153 John Grable to Conrad Hi , March 26, 1795
WR 13-126 Joseph Eller from Frederick Murray, March 24, 1795
WR 13-449 Martin Garber from Richard Cook, August 11, 1795
WR 13-263 Martin Garber from Philip Fishburn, May 6, 1795
WR 15-481 John Grable from Negro Bill, July 5, 1797
WR 15-595 Joseph Eller from John Kerr, September 6, 1797
WR 15-518 Martin Garber from Richard Coal, August 8, 1797
WR 15-519 Joseph Grable from Martin Garber, August 8, 1797
WR 15-395 David Wampler from Joseph Grable, June 8, 1797
WR 17-44 Jacob Grable from Wm. Hardin, May 24, 1798
WR 19-71 David Wampler from Christian Simmons, October 8, 1799
WR 12-245 Peter Wampler from Samuel Chase, March 1794
WR 16-463 John Wampler from Joseph Baker, May 2, 1795
WR 17-302 John Garber from ___ Scott, October 2, 1798
WR 19-247 Joseph Eller from Jacob Young, January 16, 1800
WR 19-250 Joseph Eller to Jacob Pofsbarger, January 17, 1800
WR 19-252 Joseph Eller to Michael Minor Sr., January 17, 1800
WR 19-444 John Wampler to John Iler, April 16, 1800
WR 21-466 John Grable from Christian Leasner, September 17, 1801
WR 21-541 Jacob Garber to Joseph Baker, October 21, 1801
WR 23-227 Martin Carver and others to Samuel Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-228 Samuel Garber from Christian Garber and others, July 29, 1802
WR 23-229 Samuel Garber and others to Christian Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-231 John Garber from John Wampler, July 29, 1802
WR 23-234 John Wampler to Martin Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 22-548 Moses Grable from Craig Marshall, May 15, 1802
WR 20-41 Martin Garber from Wm. Head, June 21, 1800
WR 20-43 Martin Garber from Peter Kramer, June 28, 1800
WR 22-4 Moses Grable to Michael Freeze, November 3, 1801
WR 25-579 John Garber from Israel Bigler, May 8, 1804
WR 26-71 John Garber from Anna Garber and others, September 5, 1804
WR 27-544 Joseph Grable to Peter Grable, October 10, 1805
WR 39-561 John Grable from Peter Grable, May 22, 1811
WR 42-380 John Grable and others to State of Maryland, May 31, 1813
WR 44-85 John Grable to Louis Mottier, April 5, 1813"
 		Garber, Anna (I3798)
 
5038 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There continues to be a debate on whether "Old Peter" Graybill or John Graybill are different individuals or one and the same person. This individual is definitely a child of Old Peter as ascertained by the settlement of his estate. (See notes of this individual's father for more discussion on this issue.) There seems to be more and more researchers leaning towards "Old Peter" as the father; however, I am not entirely sure. I enter Old Peter's children as if he is correct father of this family - all subject to further research.

2. The book "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. "Gene" Pitt, 1996, FHL book 929.273 P658pn:
Pp. 3-6: "The first two generations below, namely John and Christian are presented with some trepidation and should not be considered absolutely valid.
John Graybill: b. probably in Switzerland; md. to ___. He emigrated to the German Palatinate, probably about 1690. Their children may have included Christian.
Christian Graybill [son of John above]: b. abt 1690, probably in Switzerland or the German Palatinate; md. to Mary ___. He and John Graybill emigrated to America in 1727 aboard the ship 'Friendship's brother instead of 'Old' Peter's first name. This mystery is left to future researchers to resolve.
John(?) 'Old' Peter Graybill [possible son to Christian above]: b. 16 Oct 1727, probably Switzerland or Germany; d. bef 11 Mar 1811, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. abt 1750 to Mary ___. She was b. abt 1730; d. bef 1815, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Peter apparently lived Friendship, York Co., PA and Lancaster Co., PA before moving to Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children included Elizabeth, John, Saree, John Peter, Francy and Joseph. Some of the children may have taken the names Grabel, Grabill, Graybeal, and Grable... The records of Old Peter and his children, other than Michael Peter, are courtesy of Paul Phipps, a descendant of Henry Graybeal and Celia Henson, who acquired them from various sources. [Children:]
a. Elizabeth Grabel, b. abt 1754, probably PA; md. to Joseph Eller. He was b. abt 1754, probably Lancaster Co., PA.
b. John Grabill, b. 13 Mar 1758, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 13 Feb 1844, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. to Anna Garber. She was b. abt 1764; d. aft 1829, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children were Christina, Magdalin, Abraham, Susanna, Charlotte, Hannah, and Peter [see book for more detailed downline].
c. Sara "Saree" Grabel, b. abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; md. 17 Feb 1811 to Adam Smith. He was b. abt 1760.
d. John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, probably in Lancaster or York Co., PA... [see his notes for more information; also note there is no actual documentation given in the book definitely tying this individual to the other siblings or noted father].
e. Francy Grabel, b. abt 1765, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. abt 1838, probably Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH; md. abt 1783, Frederick Co., MD to Henry Eller, Jr. He was b. Abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 1832, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. Their children were a daughter name unknown, Daniel, Christina, Mary, Abraham, Frances, Henry, Sarah, Elizabeth, Anna, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their descendants.]
f. Joseph Grable, Sr., b. abt 1770, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA; md. abt 1792, Frederick Co., MD to Barbara Garber. She was b. 1771, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1851 West Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA. Their children were Nancy, Daniel, Samuel, Susanna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their downlines.]"
Pp. 8 and 9: Transcription of "Old" Peter Graybill's Last Will and Testament follows: "I Peter Grabill of Frederick County and State of Maryland being weak in Body but of sound and disposing memory and understanding do therefore make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following after just debts and funeral charges are paid it is my will and I order that my beloved wife shall hold one third of my money now by me and what is owing to me and it is my will and I order that my Executor hereafter named shall pay my daughter Saree fifteen pounds yearly for taking care of her mother and then fifteen pounds which is to be paid to my Daughter Sara shall be taken out of my estate before the money is Divided and after it is my will and I order that my Executor shall Divide the remainder of my cash now by me and make my children all Equal share and Share alike unto my son Peter one share unto my son John one Share unto my Daughter Elizabeth one share unto my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy has received one hundred pounds more than the rest of my children and them hundred pounds shall be in part of her share and my son Joseph had fifty pounds more than the rest and that shall be in part of his share and Daughter Elizabeth had received fifteen pounds more and that shall be part of her share. And it is my will and I order that my wife shall hold all my Household and kitchen furniture and cows and every thing about the House and Barn during her life and after her Decease my Executor shall sell my property and the money Equaly to be Divided among my parcel of children-And Lastly I do hereby constitute and Appoint my son John Grabill to be the sole Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and one other to be my last will and Testament - Whereof I have unto my hand and fixed my seal this Eleventh Day of March in the year one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven. His Peter X mark. Signed Sealed and Delivered by Peter Grabill the above named Testator as and for his last will and Testamont in the presence of and who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness thereto. Johannes Wampler, Martin Garbor."
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came John Grabill and solomnly and sincerely affirmed and declared that the foregoing instrument of writing is the true whole will and Testamont of Pete Grabill lat of Frederick County Deceased that hath come to his hands and possession and that he dothe not know of an other. Signed, Dick Butler. "
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came Martin Garber one of the subscribing witness to the signing last will and testament of Peter Grabill late of Frederick County Deceased and Solemnly and Sincerely Affirmed and Declared that he did see the Testator therein named sign and seal this will he heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament that at the time of his signing he was to the best of his apprehension of a sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding that he subscribed his name as a witness to this will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and that he did also see John Wampler the other subscribing witnesses sign his name as a witness to said will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and all in the presence of each other. Dick Butler, Sign."
[Note: if Old Peter Graybill turns out to be the correct ancestry, then review the following website which has much information on Old Peter's children and their descendants: Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580".]

3. In regards to "Old" Peter Graybill being this individual, additional comment in the online "Eller Chronicles":
A. Vol. IV No. 4. p. 4 Nov. 1990, by the Eller Family Association, has the following additional comments: "Madeline Fletcher of Ft. Collins, CO. shared some research material collected by her late mother, Chloe Louisa (Welker) Evans, in the 1950's:
"Peter Grabill, Sr. will dated 11 Mar 1811 and proved 2 Nov. 1812 Frederick Co., MD. By witnesses Johannes Wampler and Martin Garber. Daughter Saree was to care for her unnamed mother; children Peter, John, Elizabeth, Franey, Joseph. Will Liber R.B.I., Folio 327.
"Final account by Executor John Grabel filed 26 Apr. 1813. Fanny w/o Henry Eller, Joseph Grabel, Elizabeth w/o Joseph Eller, Peter & John Grabel."
"Note: The widow nor Saree are here named. Administrators Accounts for Estates 1812-7, pp. 192-3."
"I feel that a deed issued by Peter the same day his will was written provides the name of his wife as Mary. A 40 acre tract was being sold to John Grabill. Deed Liber W.R. 39, Folio 561. Born in 1858, John died in 1844 and was buried on his farm along the Molasses Rd. near Johnsville, MD."
"Peter, Jr. wed Christina Wampler and moved to Ashe Co., N.C. Among their children, Barbara and Michael respectively wed David and Polly, children of Michael & Catherine (Eller) Stoker)"
B. Vol. VII No 4, Nov 1993, p. 308, excerpts of a talk given by Paul J. Phipps of Orting, WA, on 17 July 1993 at the Eller Family Association Conference held in Portland, OR [note that Paul believes "Old" Peter to be correct]:
"Two of 'Old' Peter Grabill's daughters married two of Henry Eller Sr.'s sons. Namely, Elizabeth Grabill married Joseph Eller, and Francy Grabill married Henry Eller Jr." [Note: Henry is in my database.]
"I do have a framework of the 6 children of 'Old' Peter and Mary Grabill. I think the first 5 children were probably born in Lancaster Co., PA. The youngest child was probably born in Frederick Co., MD. a. Elizabeth b. abt 1754, married Joseph Eller. I have very little on this family.
b. John b. 13 Nov 1755, married Anne Garber. They lived and died in Frederick Co., MD. There were 4 children.
c. Sara b. abt 1760, married Adam Smith Jr. I have very little on this family.
d. Peter Sr. b. abt 1760, married Christina Wampler. They moved to VA in abt 1780 and were in Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC in abt 1785. I have over 4000 descendants in my computer. There were 10 children.
e. Francy b. abt 1765, married Henry Eller Jr. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1787, then to Montgomery Co., OH in abt 1815. There were 11 children.
f. Joseph b. abt 1770, married Barbara Garber. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1805. There were 7 children.
"Pertinent Wills and Deeds all recorded and filed In Frederick Co., MD are as following:
a. Deed of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 21 Aug. 1769
b. Will of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 11 Mar. 1811 [Quoted above.]
c. Will of Peter Wampler Jr., dtd. 9 June 1792 [Quoted in Peter's notes.]
d. Deed of Joseph Eller (son of Henry Sr.), dtd. 21 Apr. 1794
e. Will of John Grabill (son of Old Peter), dtd. 12 Mar. 1829"

4. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT in an article entitled "Our Grable History." This portion deals with Mary. See notes for John Peter Graybill for a full transcription of the article:
"We are told in several places that our Grable and Garber ancestors were German speaking Swiss or Germans from the Palatinate. The Palatinates today are the states of Bavaria (Upper Palatinate) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Lower Palatinate). The Ellers and Wamplers that we will say something of are of the same general background. We suspect but do not know those we are concerned with immigrated to America around 1750.
To date our earliest Grable ancestor we find is the Peter Craple of the Will RB 1-327, March 1, 1811, Frederick County, Maryland. He is found in Frederick County buying property in a tract of land called "Hammond's Strife" as early as 1769. This is in tax District No. 1, Unity and Burt House Wood Hundreds (do not have this located on map yet). Peter could easily be an immigrant but it is fairly unlikely that we will be able to identify him further. There is a suggestion (will cover later) that Peter came to Frederick County from Virginia.
Peter's wife's name was Mary. The Will names Daughters Saree, Elizabeth and Francey and sons Peter, John and Joseph. Saree in the Will is to be paid for the care of her mother. The Administrative Account does not mention Saree. This after the Will states that the children would get equal shares. We do not know where Peter and Mary are buried but it is likely in a farm cemetery close to where Peter probably lived when he died, on Molasses Road just East of Johnsville where son John's descendent Reno (and Mary) Grabill now live. It is possible that Peter and Mary are buried with son John on the upper McCullar farm (only John's grave is marked) farther East on Molasses Road. Going East from Johnsville on Molasses Road we come to Reno Grabills, the Dotterer farm, then just across Beaver Dam Creek is the lower McCullar farm and then the Upper McCullar farm all on the right side going East and the farthest point (at Fountain School Road) is only 2-1/4 miles from Johnsville. These properties are in the tracts "Ivy Church" and "Hammond's Strife." On the Isaac Bond map, 1858, Abraham Grabill, John's son owned the Reno Grabill place, the Dotterer farm and a farm East of the Dotterer and South of Greene Valley Road (Turnpike to Union Bridge). Abraham also owned a house and lot on Green Valley Road just out of Johnsville before one gets to the Methodist Church. On the Bond map Daniel Saylor (John Grabill's daughter married a Saylor) owned the Upper McCullar farm and S. Saylor lived on the lower farm. Not pinned down completely yet that John owned the upper McCullar farm when he died in 1844.
(Handwritten on bottom of page: "Received 6/12/71 from Joseph H. Piatt 49 Crystal Drive Oakmont, Pa 15139. Located copy in the Frederick County Historical Library.")
Martin Garber of Samuel by Deed WR-15-519, August 8, 1797 purchased 40 acres of land "Part of Ivy Church" from Richard Coale. This was an item in Samuel Carver's Will. August 8, 1797, by Deed WR 15-519, Peter Grabill's son Joseph bought this 40 acres of land from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph (wife Barbara) sold this tract of land to his father Peter by Deed WR 27-554. This 40 acres is the "Part of Ivy Church" on Molasses Road where Reno and Mary Grabill now live. Joseph is found in the Tax List in West Bethlehem Township Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1806. This 40 acres is sold in 1811 to Joseph's brother John. In John's Will, GME 319, recorded February 13, 1844, he leaves this property (where David Garber now lives) to his widowed daughter Susannah Nail. Susannah almost immediately sells to her brother Abraham, who executed John's Will. This property then went to Samuel Grabill, Abraham's son, then to Abraham Webster Grabill, Samuel's son and finally to Reno Grabill, Abraham Webster's son.
The 1800 Maryland Census lists in Libertytown District on consecutive lines, John Grebel, Peter Grebel, Joseph Grebel, Samuel Garber Jr., Christian Garber, Jacob Garber and Martin Garber of Samuel. This is on page 988. On page 986, same district, we find Martin Garber Jr. and Sr. The Grabels here are Peter Sr. and his sons John and Joseph. The Garbers on page 988 are sons of Samuel Garber Sr. who died in 1793, Will GM 2-463.
Peter Grabill Jr. is not in the 1800 or 1810 Maryland Census. From Wampler material we find that Christina Wampler, daughter of Hans Peter and Mari Barbara Brenessee Sneither Wampler married Peter Grabill. Hans Peter's son John m. Magdalina Garber, daughter of Martin Garber Sr. John Wampler is next to Peter Grabill in the 1810 Maryland Census. He witnessed Peter's Will along with a Martin Garber (probably Martin of Samuel) but did not appear with Martin to confirm the Will after Peter's death.
Continuing on Peter Jr., from a Mormon Index we located a John Peter Grabill b. 1768 who was married in Botetort County, Virginia to Christina Wampler. John Peter's father is listed as John Grabill. Obviously the birthdate is in error- Roy Wampler lists 1762- he was born before 1768 since the first born is listed as being born in 1780 in Frederick County, Maryland. John Peter Grabill being born in Virginia suggests that Peter and Mary came from Virginia with their family to Frederick County. That Peter Jr.'s and Christina's second child was born in Virginia and the other younger ones in North Carolina explains why Peter Jr. is not in the Maryland 1791, 1800 and 1810 Census. And why descendants of Peter Jr. refer to him as Peter Sr. in or from North Carolina...
Peter Grabel date and place of birth unknown. Died immediately before March 11, 1811 at Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland. Burial site unknown but could be on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville. m. Mary . Her place and date of birth are unknown. Died before 1815 when the Administrative Account of Peter's Will was recorded. A deed M 445 shows he was in Frederick County, August 21, 1769.
Children: (six)
1. Saree. May have married Adam Smith, February 17, 1811. She was paid 15 pounds yearly to care for her mother after her father's death. Was not mentioned in the Administrative Account.
2. Peter b. 1762 in Virginia; d. May 11, 1848, Jackson, Ohio; m. Christina Wampler dau Hans Peter and Anna Breneness Wampler in Botetort County, Virginia. Christina b. 1760 or 1761 in Virginia (?); d. October 10, 1844; buried with Peter in Callaghan Cemetery, Madison, Jackson, Ohio. Children: (10)
1. John Grabill b. February 1. 1780 Frederick County, Maryland; d. October 30, 1866; m. Rachel Duncan 1805.
2. Peter Grabill b. December 1, 1783 Virginia; d. July 15, 1869; m. Mary Buckitt 1807.
3. Michael Grabill b. May 14, 1787 North Carolina; d. September 24, 1856; m. Polly Stoker 1811.
4. Nancy Grabill b. June 9, 1789 North Carolina; d. unknown; m. William Hodrin.
5. David Grabill b. April 1791 North Carolina; d. April 19, 1874; m. Barbara Buckitt.
6. Barbara Grabill b. 1792 North Carolina; d. October 3, 1872; m. 1814 David Stoker.
7. Christina Grabill b. 1794 North Carolina; m. James Lewis.
8. Joseph Grabill b. 1796 North Carolina.
9. Henry Grabill b. 1798 North Carolina; m. Celia Henson.
10. Elizabeth Grabill b. 1802 North Carolina.
3. John Grabill b. March 13, 1758; d. February 13, 1844 Johnsville, Maryland; buried on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville; m. Ann Garber dau of Samuel; Ann's grave may be beside John but is unmarked if it is. The William's History of Frederick County states that John is an immigrant. Children: (four)
1. Abraham Grabill b. March 21, 1801 Beaver Dam Creek, Frederick County, Maryland; d. December 15, 1877, buried on Dotterer farm. First wife Hannah Myers, second Rebecca Sarah Ann. Hannah born December 3, 1802; d. August 3, 1837. Rebecca Sarah Ann buried with Abraham on Dotterer farm. Children: (five)
1. John M. Grabill
2. Samuel Grabill b. December 3, 1827; d. July 7, 1904 Johnsville, Maryland; buried in Methodist Church Cemetery, Johnsville; m. Abbie Repp; b. February 14, 1829 dau. Henry and Mary Repp. Abbie buried with Samuel. Children: (five)
1. John Davis Grabill b. August 28, 1845 Johnsville, Maryland; m. Mary Route.
2. Abraham Webster Grable b. January 3, 1860; m. Amanda Garber dau. Abraham and Margaret Haugh Garber 1886. Amanda b. September 19, 1862; d. November 13, 1907. Both buried Beaver Dam Creek Cemetery. Bought Grabill homestead in 1901 from his father Samuel. He was to care for his father Samuel. Second wife Utic Idella Beard Grabill. Children: (eight)
1. Arron Monroe Grabill b. August 20, 1884 Johnsville, Maryland; m. Lennie Johnson.
2. Annie Belle Grabill b. October 6, 1887.
3. Nora Margaret b. November 5, 1889; d. February 9, 1921.
4. Edna Grabill b. April 22, 1886.
5. Mary Elizabeth b. August 22, 1893.
6. Frank Hunter Grabill b. July 20, 1895; m. Francis Boone. They live in Johnsville.
7. Verno Russel Grabill, b. April 17, 1913. He lives in Walkerville, Maryland.
8. Reno Wesley b. June 29, 1918; m. Mary ___. A son Robert and his wife Mary with a daughter live on Molasses Road adjacent to Reno and Mary.
3. Warren Sidwell Grabill b. October 12, 1862.
4. Albert Grabill- died young.
5. Ann Elizabeth b. January 19, 1861- died young.
3. Susan Elizabeth Grabill
4. Ann Barbara Grabill
5. Reuben S. Grabill m. Lavina Bellison.
2. Susanna Grabill m. ___ Nail, widow in 1829.
3. Christina Grabill m. Jacob Saylor.
4. Magdelina Grabill b. 1798; d. 1882 m. H. Lee Stoner.
4. Elizabeth m. Joseph Eller, son of Henry Eller. Joseph by Deed April 26, 1794 purchased two tracts of land "Wallings Luck" and "Part of Adventure" from his brothers and sisters. This in Washington County, Maryland just Southeast of Hagerstown.
5. Francey m. Henry Eller Jr.
6. Joseph b. about 1770, probably Frederick County, Maryland; m. Barbara Garber daughter of Samuel Garber about 1792, Frederick County, Maryland, died 1844 West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Joseph by Deed WR 15 519, 1797 purchased 40 acres "Part of Ivy Church" from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph and Barbara sold this property to Joseph's father Peter. In 1806 Joseph is listed in Tax Lists, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Earliest maps show Joseph's 127 acre farm we know as the Grable homestead. Early records of the Ten Miles Church of the Brethren show Joseph as a member. This is the Joseph of page 8 Grable History..."

5. Index of miscellaneous deeds from the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. I am not sure of the relationship, if any, of all the parties herein listed and this is for reference only:
"Some Frederick County Maryland Deeds:
E-125 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, March 20, 1753
E-509 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, August 21, 1754 Agreement
F-244 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk, May 28, 1757
F-393 Joseph Grable from James ___, February 11, 1758
K-782 Joseph Grable to Jacob Roland, November 19, 1766
K-782 Samuel Grable from Leonard White, November 14, 1766
K-743 Joseph Grable to Jacob Funk - Release
K-803 Martin Garver from Jacob Danner, December 19, 1766
K-1284 Henry Eller to Jacob Flora, June 6, 1767
L-515 John Garver from Jacob Danner, October 1, 1768
N-396 Leonard Kitzmiller from Samuel Stringer, October 10, 1770
N-505 Peter Wampler from Richard Coroxal, December 15, 1770
S-96 George Michael Eller from Edward Gaither
O-3 Henry Eller to David Buzzard, January 14, 1771
L-665 John Grable to Jacob Roland, May 1772
P-128 Henry Eller from Leonard Kitzmiller, June 13, 1772
P-110 Leonard Kitzmiller to Samuel Carver, June 13, 1772
BD1-539 John Garver to Jacob Danner, May 22, 1775- did not find
BD6-34 John Grabill to Jacob Danner, June 20, 1775
WR-2-543 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-3-71 John Grabell to Wm. Renner, July 27, 1782
GM2-444 Peter Wampler, 1782
WR-4-98 Peter Grable to Michael Christ, May 26, 1779
WR-6-4 Henry Eller to Philip Fishburn, June 22, 1784
WR-6-84 Henry Eller to Francis B. Sappington, August 19, 1784
WR-3-205 John Grable from John Bowman, Bill of Sale
WR-7-332 John Grable and others to George Kitzburger, June 12, 1787
WR-7-616 John Grable to Paul Clapsdale, December 4, 1787
WR-8-505 John Grable from John Shuk, June 8, 1789 Bill of Sale
WR-9-194 John Grable from Sam Cole, April 30, 1790
WR-9-250 John Grable from Joseph Boyer, June 1, 1790
WR-9-46 Peter Grable from Martin Sheets, July 8, 1790
WR-9-546 Peter Grable from Henry Repp, December 7, 1790
WR-11-279 John Garber and others, September 24, 1791, Agreement
WR-11-210 John Wampler to Lazarus Findburg, November 21, 1792
WR-11-199 Joseph Wampler from Michael Baer, November 19, 1792
WR-11-587 Joseph Eller from Jacob Baer, May 31, 1793
WR 12-41 John Garber, Upton Scott and others, May 9, 1794 Agreement
WR 12-445 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-447 John Grable from Balser Riam, June 3, 1794
WR 12-456 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-451 John Grable to Christian Ebey, June 6, 1794
WR 12-535 John Grable from Conrad Cragon, August 14, 1794
WR 12-516 John Grable to Rebecca Reynolds, July 30, 1794
WR 13-153 John Grable to Conrad Hi , March 26, 1795
WR 13-126 Joseph Eller from Frederick Murray, March 24, 1795
WR 13-449 Martin Garber from Richard Cook, August 11, 1795
WR 13-263 Martin Garber from Philip Fishburn, May 6, 1795
WR 15-481 John Grable from Negro Bill, July 5, 1797
WR 15-595 Joseph Eller from John Kerr, September 6, 1797
WR 15-518 Martin Garber from Richard Coal, August 8, 1797
WR 15-519 Joseph Grable from Martin Garber, August 8, 1797
WR 15-395 David Wampler from Joseph Grable, June 8, 1797
WR 17-44 Jacob Grable from Wm. Hardin, May 24, 1798
WR 19-71 David Wampler from Christian Simmons, October 8, 1799
WR 12-245 Peter Wampler from Samuel Chase, March 1794
WR 16-463 John Wampler from Joseph Baker, May 2, 1795
WR 17-302 John Garber from ___ Scott, October 2, 1798
WR 19-247 Joseph Eller from Jacob Young, January 16, 1800
WR 19-250 Joseph Eller to Jacob Pofsbarger, January 17, 1800
WR 19-252 Joseph Eller to Michael Minor Sr., January 17, 1800
WR 19-444 John Wampler to John Iler, April 16, 1800
WR 21-466 John Grable from Christian Leasner, September 17, 1801
WR 21-541 Jacob Garber to Joseph Baker, October 21, 1801
WR 23-227 Martin Carver and others to Samuel Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-228 Samuel Garber from Christian Garber and others, July 29, 1802
WR 23-229 Samuel Garber and others to Christian Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 23-231 John Garber from John Wampler, July 29, 1802
WR 23-234 John Wampler to Martin Garber, July 29, 1802
WR 22-548 Moses Grable from Craig Marshall, May 15, 1802
WR 20-41 Martin Garber from Wm. Head, June 21, 1800
WR 20-43 Martin Garber from Peter Kramer, June 28, 1800
WR 22-4 Moses Grable to Michael Freeze, November 3, 1801
WR 25-579 John Garber from Israel Bigler, May 8, 1804
WR 26-71 John Garber from Anna Garber and others, September 5, 1804
WR 27-544 Joseph Grable to Peter Grable, October 10, 1805
WR 39-561 John Grable from Peter Grable, May 22, 1811
WR 42-380 John Grable and others to State of Maryland, May 31, 1813
WR 44-85 John Grable to Louis Mottier, April 5, 1813"
 		Graybill, John (I3797)
 
5039 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There continues to be a debate on whether "Old Peter" Graybill or John Graybill are different individuals or one and the same person. This individual is definitely a child of Old Peter as ascertained by the settlement of his estate. (See notes of this individual's father for more discussion on this issue.) There seems to be more and more researchers leaning towards "Old Peter" as the father; however, I am not entirely sure. I enter Old Peter's children as if he is correct father of this family - all subject to further research.

2. FHL Book 929.273, film 6005243, "John Jacob Eller and His Descendants with Other Pre-1800 Eller Immigrants to America," by the Eller Family Association, 1998, 817-297-1280. The book in chapter 5 comments on current thinking of the Eller Family Association (EFA) on Hook research into George Michael Eller (GME) which I summarize as follows:
The following genealogy by Clarice Eller Stanley of Martin's Ferry, Ohio and taken from Eller Chronicles, vol. VII:2 Sp. Ed. May 1994, provides much new information on Henry Eller and descendants of his sons, but little new information on descendants of his daughters. Clarice won the prestigious research award from EFA in 1995 for her work on this family: "Henry Eller and Elizabeth Bigler, their children and grandchildren:
a. Joseph married Elizabeth Graybill.
b. Maria Elizabeth, b. 1752, Frederick Co., MD; d. ca. 1815, Preble Co., OH; m. Christian Herter. Children: Susanna, Henry, Phoebe, John, Rebecca, Mary, Joseph, Catherine.
c. Rebecca, b. ca. 1760; m. Christian Gerber.
d. Henry Jr., b. ca. 1762, MD; d. ca. 1838, Montgomery Co., OH; m. Frances Graybill; Children: Daniel, Mary, Christina, unknown female, Henry III, Abraham, Frances, Sarah, Elizabeth Anna.
e. Jacob Sr., b.ca. 1764, MD; d. 1831, MD; m. MD, 14 Oct 1792, Eva Margaret Willard; Children: Sally, Jacob Jr., Elias, Susan, Peter.
f. Esther, m. George Bechtel, 18 Mar 1794, German Reformed Church, Frederick Co., MD.
g. Daniel, b. ca 1769 in VA or MD; d. aft 1850; m. Hannah (Unknown); one child.
h. Mary Magdalene, b. 8 Aug 1775, MD; m. 3 Dec 1793, Carroll Co., MD, Jacob Garber II; Children: Michael Jacob III, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Samuel, Lydia, Christina, Nancy, Mary Madlana, Henry, Susanna.
i. Maria, b. in Maryland, m. Christian Schaub, 31 Aug 1803, Frederick Co., MD.
j. Salome, born in Maryland, m. Henry Schultz.
k. Peter, b. ca. 1780, MD; d. 8 Jan 1843, Washington County, Pennsylvania; m. Mary.

3. From the online "Eller Chronicles," website http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~adelr/aug88/aug88p4.htm:, compiler Clarice Vivian (Eller) Stanley (Mrs. John H.), 605 Vine St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935: "My research pertains to the Henry and Elizabeth Bigler Eller family. I have done research in Frederick, Md., Frederick Co., and Hagerstown, Md., Washington Co. In Hagerstown I obtained a copy of the H/657 Deed which pertains to the settlement of the estate of Henry Eller, deceased, recorded 21 April 1794, naming his children: Joseph Eller, Elizabeth Eller, Rebecca Eller, Henry Eller, Jacob Eler, Ester Eller, Daniel Eller, Sarah Eller, Magdalena Eller, Maria Eler, Salomo Eler, and Peter Eller. With further reference to Henry Eller, Sr., an estate settlement is also recorded in Frederick Co., Md. These records, however, are in the Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.; not in Frederick, Md. I have not had the opportunity to pursue this. I copied the following from the index:
"Estate Settlement - Henry Eller 1788 (Bond) Joseph Eller and Christ. Harter Bk. A2/321 Appraisal Personal Property A7 Sale of " " 1/249 Accounts settlement (would have names involved)."

4. Per online "Eller Chronicles," http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~adelr/may88/may88p6.htm:
"Immigrant Henry Eller. Sr. and Elizabeth Bigler," compiler: Gale Edwin Spitzer Honeyman, 470 Grove #2, San Francisco, CA, 94102. (Eds.: The following confirms and greatly extends the information first published by James W. Hook, 1957, on Henry Eller who arrived in Philadelphia 25 Oct 1746 aboard the Neptune.)
Henry Eler and wife baptised 14 Apr 1754 by Elder Michael Franz, Conestoga Dunker Congregation, Lancaster Co., PA, Cocalico District. From: "A History of the Brethern," by Martin Brumbaugh, 1899, p. 312.
Frederick Co., MD Deed, Liber K, Folio 1284: Jacoby Catherine Flora to Henry Eller, 90 acres, part of Hammond Strife, 6 Jun 1767, witnesses Thomas & Elizabeth Wood. Located near Linwood between Uniontown and New Windsor in the Pipe Creek Dunker District.
Ibid, Liber B-0, Folio 3: Henry & Elizabeth Eller sold same 14 Jun 1771.
Ibid, Liber P, Folio 128: Henry bought 110 on Beaver Dam Branch of Little Pipe, Creek, 13 Jun 1772 in Beaver Dam Dist.
Ibid, Liber WR-6, Folio 4: Henry and Elizabeth Eller sold same 16 May 1785.
Washington Co., MD Deed Liber H-41, Folio 657: "Where as a certain Henry Eller of Washington County deceased the father of Joseph Eller, Elizabeth Eller, Rebecca Eller, Henry Eller, Jacob Eler (sic), Ester (sic) Eller, Daniel Eller, Sarah Eller, Magdalena Eller, Maria Eler (sic), Saloma Eler (sic), Peter Eler (sic), and at the same time of his death was seized in fee of two tracts of Land the one called Wallings Such the other tract called part of Adventure lying and being in Washington County and containing One Hundred and Ninety and One Half Acre of Land. Deed to Joseph Eller by Heirs Christian Elizabeth Herter, Christian and Rebecca Gerber, Henry & Fronica Eller, Jacob & Magadalena Gerber. 24 Dec 1793, all of Washington Co., MD.
lbid, have Reference to Deed Liber & Folios as follows regarding said tracts, but not content: H,657, 860; J, 396; M, 462. Peter Eller signed release 5 Apr 1800. Apparently remaining heirs signed deeds for which I have no record.
Abstracts from The Mary Bigler Family: 1738 bought tract in Lancaster (York) Co., PA. 1743, 1750, 1761, 1781 bought adjoining tracts along Great Pipe Creek. As Marks Beigler of Pipe Creek Hundred wrote will 19 Mar 1787, "... To my daughter Elizabeth wife of Henry Eller the sum of six pounds lawful money of the State of Maryland." Known as a Dunker of the Pipe Creek Congregation.
Children of Henry Eller, Sr. and Elizabeth Bigler:
1. Joseph
2. Elizabeth c1757 - c1827 Lanier Twp., Preble Co., OH, m. c1774 Christian Herter c1754 - c1825 s/o Johannes George & Eva
3. Rebecca m. Christian Gerber/Garber
4. Henry II? - 1832 Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH, m. Francis
5. Jacob c1764 - Buried 8 May 1831 Burkittsville, MD, m. 14 Oct 1789
6. Esther (?) m. 18 Mar 1794 Frederick Co., MD to George Bechtel
7. Daniel m. Hannah
8. Sarah
9. Mary Magdalena 8 Aug 1775 - ?, m. 3 Dec 1793 to Jacob Garber, 14 May 1767 - 19 Jan 1852, s/o Jacob
10. Maria (? Anna Mary 28 Jan 17 - ) - 8 Dec 1816, m. John Mikesell, 28 Mar 1752 - 14 Aug 1827 Montgomery Co., OH, s/o Andrew & Catharina (Ahlentz) - (Anna Mary), (John's first wife whom he m. c1775 which places her too early of a birth if children were named in deed according to rotation of their birth.)
11. Salome, thought to have m. Henry Schultz
12. Peter, thought to have m. Anna Ingle (Angle)
Editor's note. Mr. Honeyman goes on to say that upon request he can send data for Children, Elizabeth Harter, Mary Magdalena Garber and the assumed Anna Mary Mikesell. He says, "I have fully abstracted all Eller data, except deeds, in the Miami CO., OH courthouse. Leonard Eller of the George Michael line lived there for a short time and Hook did not hit 100% in his data regarding Leonard's family." Mr. Honeyman also listed the following citations: (1) "A Harter Journal," 1982, by Byron H. Harter, 701 SE 6th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33301 (contains the family records of Christian & Elizabeth Eller Harter. Eldest daughter of emigrant Henry, pp. 23-105. Removed from MD to Preble Co., OH.) (2) "The Garber Historical and Genealogical Record," Vol. 1, No. 1, 1937, by (late) Clark M. Garber. (Contains the family record of Jacob, Mary Magdalene (Eller) Garber II, daughter of Emigrant Henry Eller. A Brethern minister, removed from MD to Washington Co., PA to Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH. Clark noted there were numerous Eller burials in the Ten Mile Church of the Brethern Cemetery in Washington Co., PA.) (3) "The Mark Bigler Family," 1960 by Norman Burns, is descendant of Mark (Marcus Beegler) Bigler, emigrant on Richard and Elizabeth, 28 Sep 1733, Philadelphia, subsequently wed Catharine ___?, parents of Elizabeth, wife of emigrant Henry Eller. This marriage is mentioned but line of descent was unknown to author. (4) "Meiyssel Meixel Mikesell," 1985, by Aradella M. Rohde, gives family of John & Anna Mary (Eller) Mikesell."

5. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 6-14:
"Henry Eller, brother apparently of George Michael, also owned 90 acres of land called a part of Hammond Strife that he purchased, 6 Jun 1767, from Jacob Flora. Thomas and Elizabeth Wood witnessed the deed. (Deed Book K, p. 1284, Fred. Co., MD.) Henry Eller and Elizabeth, his wife, sold this land, 14 June 1771, (Deed Book O, p. 3, Fred. Co., MD), and on 13 June 1772 bought 110 acres of land nearby on Beaver Dam Branch, a draught of Little Pipe Creek. (Deed Book P, p. 128, Fred. Co., MD) Henry Eller and his wife, Elizabeth, sold this 110 acre farm 16 May 1785. (Deed Book WR6, p. 4, Fred. Co., MD.) He died in 1788, (Admin. Acct. Washington Co., MD) leaving Children, according to a deed, dated 4 Dec 1793 in Washington Co., MD, which show his children and in some cases their spouses to have been named (1) Joseph Eller, whose age in the 1800 census of Washington Co., MD was over 45 and whose family consisted of a wife, aged over 45, three daughters, aged between 16-26, two daughters, aged between 10 and 16 and three sons, aged under 10. (2) Elizabeth Eller, who m. Christian Herter (Hester); (3) Rebecca Eller, who m. Christian Gerber; (4) Henry Eller Jr. and his wife Fronica. He removed to Montgomery Co., Ohio where he died in 1832 leaving a wife Fronica and children Daniel, b. 28 Mar 1785; d. 7 Jun 1863; m. Elizabeth Siler, b. 4 Oct 1784; d. 16 Mar 1872 (gravestones), a daughter Mary, b. 29 Jan 1788; d. 14 Aug 1876 (gravestone) who married Jacob Albaugh, and probably Abraham and Joseph and other children; (5) Jacob Eller and his wife Margareth, doubtless the Jacob Eller who m. 14 Oct 1789, Mary Willjard; (6) Esther Eller who probably was the Esther Eller who m. 18 Mar 1794 George Bechtel; (7) Daniel Eller and his wife Hannah; (8) Sarah Eller; (9) Magdalene Eller who m. Jacob Gerber; (10) Maria Eller, probably the Maria Eller who m. Christian Schaub, 31 Aug 1803; (11) Salome Eller who m. Henry Schultz; (13) [should be no. 12] Peter Eller a minor not of age in 1795 but who signed an heirship release 5 April 1800 indicating that he had then reached his majority. (Washington Co., Md. Deeds, Book H, pp. 657 and 860; Book J, p. 396 and Book M, p. 462)"

6. The book "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. "Gene" Pitt, 1996, FHL book 929.273 P658pn:
Pp. 3-6: "The first two generations below, namely John and Christian are presented with some trepidation and should not be considered absolutely valid.
John Graybill: b. probably in Switzerland; md. to ___. He emigrated to the German Palatinate, probably about 1690. Their children may have included Christian.
Christian Graybill [son of John above]: b. abt 1690, probably in Switzerland or the German Palatinate; md. to Mary ___. He and John Graybill emigrated to America in 1727 aboard the ship 'Friendship's brother instead of 'Old' Peter's first name. This mystery is left to future researchers to resolve.
John(?) 'Old' Peter Graybill [possible son to Christian above]: b. 16 Oct 1727, probably Switzerland or Germany; d. bef 11 Mar 1811, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. abt 1750 to Mary ___. She was b. abt 1730; d. bef 1815, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Peter apparently lived Friendship, York Co., PA and Lancaster Co., PA before moving to Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children included Elizabeth, John, Saree, John Peter, Francy and Joseph. Some of the children may have taken the names Grabel, Grabill, Graybeal, and Grable... The records of Old Peter and his children, other than Michael Peter, are courtesy of Paul Phipps, a descendant of Henry Graybeal and Celia Henson, who acquired them from various sources. [Children:]
a. Elizabeth Grabel, b. abt 1754, probably PA; md. to Joseph Eller. He was b. abt 1754, probably Lancaster Co., PA.
b. John Grabill, b. 13 Mar 1758, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 13 Feb 1844, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. to Anna Garber. She was b. abt 1764; d. aft 1829, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children were Christina, Magdalin, Abraham, Susanna, Charlotte, Hannah, and Peter [see book for more detailed downline].
c. Sara "Saree" Grabel, b. abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; md. 17 Feb 1811 to Adam Smith. He was b. abt 1760.
d. John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, probably in Lancaster or York Co., PA... [see his notes for more information; also note there is no actual documentation given in the book definitely tying this individual to the other siblings or noted father].
e. Francy Grabel, b. abt 1765, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. abt 1838, probably Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH; md. abt 1783, Frederick Co., MD to Henry Eller, Jr. He was b. Abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 1832, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. Their children were a daughter name unknown, Daniel, Christina, Mary, Abraham, Frances, Henry, Sarah, Elizabeth, Anna, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their descendants.]
f. Joseph Grable, Sr., b. abt 1770, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA; md. abt 1792, Frederick Co., MD to Barbara Garber. She was b. 1771, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1851 West Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA. Their children were Nancy, Daniel, Samuel, Susanna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their downlines.]"
Pp. 8 and 9: Transcription of "Old" Peter Graybill's Last Will and Testament follows: "I Peter Grabill of Frederick County and State of Maryland being weak in Body but of sound and disposing memory and understanding do therefore make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following after just debts and funeral charges are paid it is my will and I order that my beloved wife shall hold one third of my money now by me and what is owing to me and it is my will and I order that my Executor hereafter named shall pay my daughter Saree fifteen pounds yearly for taking care of her mother and then fifteen pounds which is to be paid to my Daughter Sara shall be taken out of my estate before the money is Divided and after it is my will and I order that my Executor shall Divide the remainder of my cash now by me and make my children all Equal share and Share alike unto my son Peter one share unto my son John one Share unto my Daughter Elizabeth one share unto my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy has received one hundred pounds more than the rest of my children and them hundred pounds shall be in part of her share and my son Joseph had fifty pounds more than the rest and that shall be in part of his share and Daughter Elizabeth had received fifteen pounds more and that shall be part of her share. And it is my will and I order that my wife shall hold all my Household and kitchen furniture and cows and every thing about the House and Barn during her life and after her Decease my Executor shall sell my property and the money Equaly to be Divided among my parcel of children-And Lastly I do hereby constitute and Appoint my son John Grabill to be the sole Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and one other to be my last will and Testament - Whereof I have unto my hand and fixed my seal this Eleventh Day of March in the year one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven. His Peter X mark. Signed Sealed and Delivered by Peter Grabill the above named Testator as and for his last will and Testamont in the presence of and who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness thereto. Johannes Wampler, Martin Garbor."
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came John Grabill and solomnly and sincerely affirmed and declared that the foregoing instrument of writing is the true whole will and Testamont of Pete Grabill lat of Frederick County Deceased that hath come to his hands and possession and that he dothe not know of an other. Signed, Dick Butler. "
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came Martin Garber one of the subscribing witness to the signing last will and testament of Peter Grabill late of Frederick County Deceased and Solemnly and Sincerely Affirmed and Declared that he did see the Testator therein named sign and seal this will he heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament that at the time of his signing he was to the best of his apprehension of a sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding that he subscribed his name as a witness to this will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and that he did also see John Wampler the other subscribing witnesses sign his name as a witness to said will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and all in the presence of each other. Dick Butler, Sign."
[Note: if Old Peter Graybill turns out to be the correct ancestry, then review the following website which has much information on Old Peter's children and their descendants: Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580".]

7. In regards to "Old" Peter Graybill being this individual, additional comment in the online "Eller Chronicles":
A. Vol. IV No. 4. p. 4 Nov. 1990, by the Eller Family Association, has the following additional comments: "Madeline Fletcher of Ft. Collins, CO. shared some research material collected by her late mother, Chloe Louisa (Welker) Evans, in the 1950's:
"Peter Grabill, Sr. will dated 11 Mar 1811 and proved 2 Nov. 1812 Frederick Co., MD. By witnesses Johannes Wampler and Martin Garber. Daughter Saree was to care for her unnamed mother; children Peter, John, Elizabeth, Franey, Joseph. Will Liber R.B.I., Folio 327.
"Final account by Executor John Grabel filed 26 Apr. 1813. Fanny w/o Henry Eller, Joseph Grabel, Elizabeth w/o Joseph Eller, Peter & John Grabel."
"Note: The widow nor Saree are here named. Administrators Accounts for Estates 1812-7, pp. 192-3."
"I feel that a deed issued by Peter the same day his will was written provides the name of his wife as Mary. A 40 acre tract was being sold to John Grabill. Deed Liber W.R. 39, Folio 561. Born in 1858, John died in 1844 and was buried on his farm along the Molasses Rd. near Johnsville, MD."
"Peter, Jr. wed Christina Wampler and moved to Ashe Co., N.C. Among their children, Barbara and Michael respectively wed David and Polly, children of Michael & Catherine (Eller) Stoker)"
B. Vol. VII No 4, Nov 1993, p. 308, excerpts of a talk given by Paul J. Phipps of Orting, WA, on 17 July 1993 at the Eller Family Association Conference held in Portland, OR [note that Paul believes "Old" Peter to be correct]:
"Two of 'Old' Peter Grabill's daughters married two of Henry Eller Sr.'s sons. Namely, Elizabeth Grabill married Joseph Eller, and Francy Grabill married Henry Eller Jr." [Note: Henry is in my database.]
"I do have a framework of the 6 children of 'Old' Peter and Mary Grabill. I think the first 5 children were probably born in Lancaster Co., PA. The youngest child was probably born in Frederick Co., MD. a. Elizabeth b. abt 1754, married Joseph Eller. I have very little on this family.
b. John b. 13 Nov 1755, married Anne Garber. They lived and died in Frederick Co., MD. There were 4 children.
c. Sara b. abt 1760, married Adam Smith Jr. I have very little on this family.
d. Peter Sr. b. abt 1760, married Christina Wampler. They moved to VA in abt 1780 and were in Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC in abt 1785. I have over 4000 descendants in my computer. There were 10 children.
e. Francy b. abt 1765, married Henry Eller Jr. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1787, then to Montgomery Co., OH in abt 1815. There were 11 children.
f. Joseph b. abt 1770, married Barbara Garber. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1805. There were 7 children.
"Pertinent Wills and Deeds all recorded and filed In Frederick Co., MD are as following:
a. Deed of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 21 Aug. 1769
b. Will of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 11 Mar. 1811 [Quoted above.]
c. Will of Peter Wampler Jr., dtd. 9 June 1792 [Quoted in Peter's notes.]
d. Deed of Joseph Eller (son of Henry Sr.), dtd. 21 Apr. 1794
e. Will of John Grabill (son of Old Peter), dtd. 12 Mar. 1829"

8. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT in an article entitled "Our Grable History." This portion deals with the children and descendants of John Peter and Mary Graybill. See notes for John Peter Graybill for a full transcription of the article:
"We are told in several places that our Grable and Garber ancestors were German speaking Swiss or Germans from the Palatinate. The Palatinates today are the states of Bavaria (Upper Palatinate) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Lower Palatinate). The Ellers and Wamplers that we will say something of are of the same general background. We suspect but do not know those we are concerned with immigrated to America around 1750.
To date our earliest Grable ancestor we find is the Peter Craple of the Will RB 1-327, March 1, 1811, Frederick County, Maryland. He is found in Frederick County buying property in a tract of land called "Hammond's Strife" as early as 1769. This is in tax District No. 1, Unity and Burt House Wood Hundreds (do not have this located on map yet). Peter could easily be an immigrant but it is fairly unlikely that we will be able to identify him further. There is a suggestion (will cover later) that Peter came to Frederick County from Virginia.
Peter's wife's name was Mary. The Will names daughters Saree, Elizabeth and Francey and sons Peter, John and Joseph. Saree in the Will is to be paid for the care of her mother. The Administrative Account does not mention Saree. This after the Will states that the children would get equal shares...
The 1800 Maryland Census lists in Libertytown District on consecutive lines, John Grebel, Peter Grebel, Joseph Grebel, Samuel Garber Jr., Christian Garber, Jacob Garber and Martin Garber of Samuel. This is on page 988. On page 986, same district, we find Martin Garber Jr. and Sr. The Grabels here are Peter Sr. and his sons John and Joseph. The Garbers on page 988 are sons of Samuel Garber Sr. who died in 1793, Will GM 2-463.
Peter Grabill Jr. is not in the 1800 or 1810 Maryland Census. From Wampler material we find that Christina Wampler, daughter of Hans Peter and Mari Barbara Brenessee Sneither Wampler married Peter Grabill. Hans Peter's son John m. Magdalina Garber, daughter of Martin Garber Sr. John Wampler is next to Peter Grabill in the 1810 Maryland Census. He witnessed Peter's Will along with a Martin Garber (probably Martin of Samuel) but did not appear with Martin to confirm the Will after Peter's death.
Continuing on Peter Jr., from a Mormon Index we located a John Peter Grabill b. 1768 who was married in Botetort County, Virginia to Christina Wampler. John Peter's father is listed as John Grabill. Obviously the birthdate is in error -- Roy Wampler lists 1762 -- he was born before 1768 since the first born is listed as being born in 1780 in Frederick County, Maryland. John Peter Grabill being born in Virginia suggests that Peter and Mary came from Virginia with their family to Frederick County. That Peter Jr.'s and Christina's second child was born in Virginia and the other younger ones in North Carolina explains why Peter Jr. is not in the Maryland 1791, 1800 and 1810 Census. And why descendants of Peter Jr. refer to him as Peter Sr. in or from North Carolina...
Peter Grabel date and place of birth unknown. Died immediately before March 11, 1811 at Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland. Burial site unknown but could be on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville. m. Mary ___. Her place and date of birth are unknown. Died before 1815 when the Administrative Account of Peter's Will was recorded. A deed M 445 shows he was in Frederick County, August 21, 1769.
Children: (six)
1. Saree. May have married Adam Smith, February 17, 1811. She was paid 15 pounds yearly to care for her mother after her father's death. Was not mentioned in the Administrative Account.
2. Peter b. 1762 in Virginia; d. May 11, 1848, Jackson, Ohio; m. Christina Wampler dau Hans Peter and Anna Breneness Wampler in Botetort County, Virginia. Christina b. 1760 or 1761 in Virginia (?); d. October 10, 1844; buried with Peter in Callaghan Cemetery, Madison, Jackson, Ohio.
3. John Grabill b. March 13, 1758; d. February 13, 1844 Johnsville, Maryland; buried on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville; m. Ann Garber dau of Samuel; Ann's grave may be beside John but is unmarked if it is. The William's History of Frederick County states that John is an immigrant.
4. Elizabeth m. Joseph Eller, son of Henry Eller. Joseph by Deed April 26, 1794 purchased two tracts of land "Wallings Luck" and "Part of Adventure" from his brothers and sisters. This in Washington County, Maryland just Southeast of Hagerstown.
5. Francey m. Henry Eller Jr.
6. Joseph b. about 1770, probably Frederick County, Maryland; m. Barbara Garber daughter of Samuel Garber about 1792, Frederick County, Maryland, died 1844 West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Joseph by Deed WR 15 519, 1797 purchased 40 acres "Part of Ivy Church" from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph and Barbara sold this property to Joseph's father Peter. In 1806 Joseph is listed in Tax Lists, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Earliest maps show Joseph's 127 acre farm we know as the Grable homestead. Early records of the Ten Miles Church of the Brethren show Joseph as a member. This is the Joseph of page 8 Grable History..."
 		Graybill, Frances (I3796)
 
5040 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There continues to be a debate on whether "Old Peter" Graybill or John Graybill are different individuals or one and the same person. This individual is definitely a child of Old Peter as ascertained by the settlement of his estate. (See notes of this individual's father for more discussion on this issue.) There seems to be more and more researchers leaning towards "Old Peter" as the father; however, I am not entirely sure. I enter Old Peter's children as if he is correct father of this family - all subject to further research.

2. FHL Book 929.273, film 6005243, "John Jacob Eller and His Descendants with Other Pre-1800 Eller Immigrants to America," by the Eller Family Association, 1998, 817-297-1280. The book in chapter 5 comments on current thinking of the Eller Family Association (EFA) on Hook research into George Michael Eller (GME) which I summarize as follows:
The following genealogy by Clarice Eller Stanley of Martin's Ferry, Ohio and taken from Eller Chronicles, vol. VII:2 Sp. Ed. May 1994, provides much new information on Henry Eller and descendants of his sons, but little new information on descendants of his daughters. Clarice won the prestigious research award from EFA in 1995 for her work on this family:
"Henry Eller and Elizabeth Bigler, their children and grandchildren:
a. Joseph married Elizabeth Graybill.
b. Maria Elizabeth, b. 1752, Frederick Co., MD; d. ca. 1815, Preble Co., OH; m. Christian Herter. Children: Susanna, Henry, Phoebe, John, Rebecca, Mary, Joseph, Catherine.
c. Rebecca, b. ca. 1760; m. Christian Gerber.
d. Henry Jr., b. ca. 1762, MD; d. ca. 1838, Montgomery Co., OH; m. Frances Graybill; Children: Daniel, Mary, Christina, unknown female, Henry III, Abraham, Frances, Sarah, Elizabeth Anna.
e. Jacob Sr., b.ca. 1764, MD; d. 1831, MD; m. MD, 14 Oct 1792, Eva Margaret Willard; Children: Sally, Jacob Jr., Elias, Susan, Peter.
f. Esther, m. George Bechtel, 18 Mar 1794, German Reformed Church, Frederick Co., MD.
g. Daniel, b. ca 1769 in VA or MD; d. aft 1850; m. Hannah (Unknown); one child.
h. Mary Magdalene, b. 8 Aug 1775, MD; m. 3 Dec 1793, Carroll Co., MD, Jacob Garber II; Children: Michael Jacob III, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Samuel, Lydia, Christina, Nancy, Mary Madlana, Henry, Susanna.
i. Maria, b. in Maryland, m. Christian Schaub, 31 Aug 1803, Frederick Co., MD.
j. Salome, born in Maryland, m. Henry Schultz.
k. Peter, b. ca. 1780, MD; d. 8 Jan 1843, Washington County, Pennsylvania; m. Mary."

3. From the online "Eller Chronicles," website http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~adelr/aug88/aug88p4.htm:, compiler Clarice Vivian (Eller) Stanley (Mrs. John H.), 605 Vine St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935: "My research pertains to the Henry and Elizabeth Bigler Eller family. I have done research in Frederick, Md., Frederick Co., and Hagerstown, Md., Washington Co. In Hagerstown I obtained a copy of the H/657 Deed which pertains to the settlement of the estate of Henry Eller, deceased, recorded 21 April 1794, naming his children: Joseph Eller, Elizabeth Eller, Rebecca Eller, Henry Eller, Jacob Eler, Ester Eller, Daniel Eller, Sarah Eller, Magdalena Eller, Maria Eler, Salomo Eler, and Peter Eller. With further reference to Henry Eller, Sr., an estate settlement is also recorded in Frederick Co., Md. These records, however, are in the Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.; not in Frederick, Md. I have not had the opportunity to pursue this. I copied the following from the index:
"Estate Settlement - Henry Eller 1788 (Bond) Joseph Eller and Christ. Harter Bk. A2/321 Appraisal Personal Property A7 Sale of " " 1/249 Accounts settlement (would have names involved)."

4. Per online "Eller Chronicles," http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~adelr/may88/may88p6.htm:
"Immigrant Henry Eller. Sr. and Elizabeth Bigler," compiler: Gale Edwin Spitzer Honeyman, 470 Grove #2, San Francisco, CA, 94102. (Eds.: The following confirms and greatly extends the information first published by James W. Hook, 1957, on Henry Eller who arrived in Philadelphia 25 Oct 1746 aboard the Neptune.)
Henry Eler and wife baptised 14 Apr 1754 by Elder Michael Franz, Conestoga Dunker Congregation, Lancaster Co., PA, Cocalico District. From: "A History of the Brethern," by Martin Brumbaugh, 1899, p. 312.
Frederick Co., MD Deed, Liber K, and Folio 1284: Jacoby Catherine Flora to Henry Eller, 90 acres, part of Hammond Strife, 6 Jun 1767, witnesses Thomas & Elizabeth Wood. Located near Linwood between Uniontown and New Windsor in the Pipe Creek Dunker District.
Ibid, Liber B-0, Folio 3: Henry & Elizabeth Eller sold same 14 Jun 1771.
Ibid, Liber P, Folio 128: Henry bought 110 on Beaver Dam Branch of Little Pipe, Creek, 13 Jun 1772 in Beaver Dam Dist.
Ibid, Liber WR-6, Folio 4: Henry and Elizabeth Eller sold same 16 May 1785.
Washington Co., MD Deed Liber H-41, Folio 657: "Where as a certain Henry Eller of Washington County deceased the father of Joseph Eller, Elizabeth Eller, Rebecca Eller, Henry Eller, Jacob Eler (sic), Ester (sic) Eller, Daniel Eller, Sarah Eller, Magdalena Eller, Maria Eler (sic), Saloma Eler (sic), Peter Eler (sic), and at the same time of his death was seized in fee of two tracts of Land the one called Wallings Such the other tract called part of Adventure lying and being in Washington County and containing One Hundred and Ninety and One Half Acre of Land. Deed to Joseph Eller by Heirs Christian Elizabeth Herter, Christian and Rebecca Gerber, Henry & Fronica Eller, Jacob & Magadalena Gerber. 24 Dec 1793, all of Washington Co., MD.
lbid, have Reference to Deed Liber & Folios as follows regarding said tracts, but not content: H,657, 860; J, 396; M, 462. Peter Eller signed release 5 Apr 1800. Apparently remaining heirs signed deeds for which I have no record.
Abstracts from The Mary Bigler Family: 1738 bought tract in Lancaster (York) Co., PA. 1743, 1750, 1761, 1781 bought adjoining tracts along Great Pipe Creek. As Marks Beigler of Pipe Creek Hundred wrote will 19 Mar 1787, "... To my daughter Elizabeth wife of Henry Eller the sum of six pounds lawful money of the State of Maryland." Known as a Dunker of the Pipe Creek Congregation.
Children of Henry Eller, Sr. and Elizabeth Bigler:
1. Joseph
2. Elizabeth c1757 - c1827 Lanier Twp., Preble Co., OH, m. c1774 Christian Herter c1754 - c1825 s/o Johannes George & Eva
3. Rebecca m. Christian Gerber/Garber
4. Henry II? - 1832 Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH, m. Francis
5. Jacob c1764 - Buried 8 May 1831 Burkittsville, MD, m. 14 Oct 1789
6. Esther (?) m. 18 Mar 1794 Frederick Co., MD to George Bechtel
7. Daniel m. Hannah
8. Sarah
9. Mary Magdalena 8 Aug 1775 - ?, m. 3 Dec 1793 to Jacob Garber, 14 May 1767 - 19 Jan 1852, s/o Jacob
10. Maria (? Anna Mary 28 Jan 17 - ) - 8 Dec 1816, m. John Mikesell, 28 Mar 1752 - 14 Aug 1827 Montgomery Co., OH, s/o Andrew & Catharina (Ahlentz) - (Anna Mary), (John's first wife whom he m. c1775 which places her too early of a birth if children were named in deed according to rotation of their birth.)
11. Salome, thought to have m. Henry Schultz
12. Peter, thought to have m. Anna Ingle (Angle)
Editor's note. Mr. Honeyman goes on to say that upon request he can send data for Children, Elizabeth Harter, Mary Magdalena Garber and the assumed Anna Mary Mikesell. He says, "I have fully abstracted all Eller data, except deeds, in the Miami CO., OH courthouse. Leonard Eller of the George Michael line lived there for a short time and Hook did not hit 100% in his data regarding Leonard's family." Mr. Honeyman also listed the following citations: (1) "A Harter Journal," 1982, by Byron H. Harter, 701 SE 6th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33301 (contains the family records of Christian & Elizabeth Eller Harter. Eldest daughter of emigrant Henry, pp. 23-105. Removed from MD to Preble Co., OH.) (2) "The Garber Historical and Genealogical Record," Vol. 1, No. 1, 1937, by (late) Clark M. Garber. (Contains the family record of Jacob, Mary Magdalene (Eller) Garber II, daughter of Emigrant Henry Eller. A Brethern minister, removed from MD to Washington Co., PA to Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH. Clark noted there were numerous Eller burials in the Ten Mile Church of the Brethern Cemetery in Washington Co., PA.) (3) "The Mark Bigler Family," 1960 by Norman Burns, is descendant of Mark (Marcus Beegler) Bigler, emigrant on Richard and Elizabeth, 28 Sep 1733, Philadelphia, subsequently wed Catharine ___?, parents of Elizabeth, wife of emigrant Henry Eller. This marriage is mentioned but line of descent was unknown to author. (4) "Meiyssel Meixel Mikesell," 1985, by Aradella M. Rohde, gives family of John & Anna Mary (Eller) Mikesell."

5. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, pp. 6-14:
"Henry Eller, brother apparently of George Michael, also owned 90 acres of land called a part of Hammond Strife that he purchased, 6 Jun 1767, from Jacob Flora. Thomas and Elizabeth Wood witnessed the deed. (Deed Book K, p. 1284, Fred. Co., MD.) Henry Eller and Elizabeth, his wife, sold this land, 14 June 1771, (Deed Book O, p. 3, Fred. Co., MD), and on 13 June 1772 bought 110 acres of land nearby on Beaver Dam Branch, a draught of Little Pipe Creek. (Deed Book P, p. 128, Fred. Co., MD) Henry Eller and his wife, Elizabeth, sold this 110 acre farm 16 May 1785. (Deed Book WR6, p. 4, Fred. Co., MD.) He died in 1788, (Admin. Acct. Washington Co., MD) leaving Children, according to a deed, dated 4 Dec 1793 in Washington Co., MD, which show his children and in some cases their spouses to have been named (1) Joseph Eller, whose age in the 1800 census of Washington Co., MD was over 45 and whose family consisted of a wife, aged over 45, three daughters, aged between 16-26, two daughters, aged between 10 and 16 and three sons, aged under 10. (2) Elizabeth Eller, who m. Christian Herter (Hester); (3) Rebecca Eller, who m. Christian Gerber; (4) Henry Eller Jr. and his wife Fronica. He removed to Montgomery Co., Ohio where he died in 1832 leaving a wife Fronica and children Daniel, b. 28 Mar 1785; d. 7 Jun 1863; m. Elizabeth Siler, b. 4 Oct 1784; d. 16 Mar 1872 (gravestones), a daughter Mary, b. 29 Jan 1788; d. 14 Aug 1876 (gravestone) who married Jacob Albaugh, and probably Abraham and Joseph and other children; (5) Jacob Eller and his wife Margareth, doubtless the Jacob Eller who m. 14 Oct 1789, Mary Willjard; (6) Esther Eller who probably was the Esther Eller who m. 18 Mar 1794 George Bechtel; (7) Daniel Eller and his wife Hannah; (8) Sarah Eller; (9) Magdalene Eller who m. Jacob Gerber; (10) Maria Eller, probably the Maria Eller who m. Christian Schaub, 31 Aug 1803; (11) Salome Eller who m. Henry Schultz; (13) [should be no. 12] Peter Eller a minor not of age in 1795 but who signed an heirship release 5 April 1800 indicating that he had then reached his majority. (Washington Co., Md. Deeds, Book H, pp. 657 and 860; Book J, p. 396 and Book M, p. 462)"

6. The book "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. "Gene" Pitt, 1996, FHL book 929.273 P658pn:
Pp. 3-6: "The first two generations below, namely John and Christian are presented with some trepidation and should not be considered absolutely valid.
John Graybill: b. probably in Switzerland; md. to ___. He emigrated to the German Palatinate, probably about 1690. Their children may have included Christian.
Christian Graybill [son of John above]: b. abt 1690, probably in Switzerland or the German Palatinate; md. to Mary ___. He and John Graybill emigrated to America in 1727 aboard the ship 'Friendship's brother instead of 'Old' Peter's first name. This mystery is left to future researchers to resolve.
John(?) 'Old' Peter Graybill [possible son to Christian above]: b. 16 Oct 1727, probably Switzerland or Germany; d. bef 11 Mar 1811, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. abt 1750 to Mary ___. She was b. abt 1730; d. bef 1815, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Peter apparently lived Friendship, York Co., PA and Lancaster Co., PA before moving to Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children included Elizabeth, John, Saree, John Peter, Francy and Joseph. Some of the children may have taken the names Grabel, Grabill, Graybeal, and Grable... The records of Old Peter and his children, other than Michael Peter, are courtesy of Paul Phipps, a descendant of Henry Graybeal and Celia Henson, who acquired them from various sources. [Children:]
a. Elizabeth Grabel, b. abt 1754, probably PA; md. to Joseph Eller. He was b. abt 1754, probably Lancaster Co., PA.
b. John Grabill, b. 13 Mar 1758, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 13 Feb 1844, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD; md. to Anna Garber. She was b. abt 1764; d. aft 1829, Johnsville, Frederick Co., MD. Their children were Christina, Magdalin, Abraham, Susanna, Charlotte, Hannah, and Peter [see book for more detailed downline].
c. Sara "Saree" Grabel, b. abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; md. 17 Feb 1811 to Adam Smith. He was b. abt 1760.
d. John Peter Graybill, b. 3 Oct 1762, probably in Lancaster or York Co., PA... [see his notes for more information; also note there is no actual documentation given in the book definitely tying this individual to the other siblings or noted father].
e. Francy Grabel, b. abt 1765, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. abt 1838, probably Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH; md. abt 1783, Frederick Co., MD to Henry Eller, Jr. He was b. Abt 1760, probably Lancaster Co., PA; d. 1832, Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. Their children were a daughter name unknown, Daniel, Christina, Mary, Abraham, Frances, Henry, Sarah, Elizabeth, Anna, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their descendants.]
f. Joseph Grable, Sr., b. abt 1770, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1844, Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA; md. Abt 1792, Frederick Co., MD to Barbara Garber. She was b. 1771, Frederick Co., MD; d. 1851 West Bethlehem Twp., Washington Co., PA. Their children were Nancy, Daniel, Samuel, Susanna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Joseph. [See book for more on these children and their downlines.]"
Pp. 8 and 9: Transcription of "Old" Peter Graybill's Last Will and Testament follows: "I Peter Grabill of Frederick County and State of Maryland being weak in Body but of sound and disposing memory and understanding do therefore make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following after just debts and funeral charges are paid it is my will and I order that my beloved wife shall hold one third of my money now by me and what is owing to me and it is my will and I order that my Executor hereafter named shall pay my daughter Saree fifteen pounds yearly for taking care of her mother and then fifteen pounds which is to be paid to my Daughter Sara shall be taken out of my estate before the money is Divided and after it is my will and I order that my Executor shall Divide the remainder of my cash now by me and make my children all Equal share and Share alike unto my son Peter one share unto my son John one Share unto my Daughter Elizabeth one share unto my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy one share unto my son Joseph one share my Daughter Francy has received one hundred pounds more than the rest of my children and them hundred pounds shall be in part of her share and my son Joseph had fifty pounds more than the rest and that shall be in part of his share and Daughter Elizabeth had received fifteen pounds more and that shall be part of her share. And it is my will and I order that my wife shall hold all my Household and kitchen furniture and cows and every thing about the House and Barn during her life and after her Decease my Executor shall sell my property and the money Equaly to be Divided among my parcel of children-And Lastly I do hereby constitute and Appoint my son John Grabill to be the sole Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this and one other to be my last will and Testament - Whereof I have unto my hand and fixed my seal this Eleventh Day of March in the year one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven. His Peter X mark. Signed Sealed and Delivered by Peter Grabill the above named Testator as and for his last will and Testamont in the presence of and who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness thereto. Johannes Wampler, Martin Garbor."
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came John Grabill and solomnly and sincerely affirmed and declared that the foregoing instrument of writing is the true whole will and Testamont of Pete Grabill lat of Frederick County Deceased that hath come to his hands and possession and that he dothe not know of an other. Signed, Dick Butler. "
"Frederick County to wit on the 2 day of November 1812 then came Martin Garber one of the subscribing witness to the signing last will and testament of Peter Grabill late of Frederick County Deceased and Solemnly and Sincerely Affirmed and Declared that he did see the Testator therein named sign and seal this will he heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament that at the time of his signing he was to the best of his apprehension of a sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding that he subscribed his name as a witness to this will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and that he did also see John Wampler the other subscribing witnesses sign his name as a witness to said will in the presence and at the request of the Testator and all in the presence of each other. Dick Butler, Sign."
[Note: if Old Peter Graybill turns out to be the correct ancestry, then review the following website which has much information on Old Peter's children and their descendants: Rootsweb.com Worldconnect database ":480580".]

7. In regards to "Old" Peter Graybill being this individual, additional comment in the online "Eller Chronicles":
A. Vol. IV No. 4. p. 4 Nov. 1990, by the Eller Family Association, has the following additional comments: "Madeline Fletcher of Ft. Collins, CO. shared some research material collected by her late mother, Chloe Louisa (Welker) Evans, in the 1950's:
"Peter Grabill, Sr. will dated 11 Mar 1811 and proved 2 Nov. 1812 Frederick Co., MD. By witnesses Johannes Wampler and Martin Garber. Daughter Saree was to care for her unnamed mother; children Peter, John, Elizabeth, Franey, Joseph. Will Liber R.B.I., Folio 327.
"Final account by Executor John Grabel filed 26 Apr. 1813. Fanny w/o Henry Eller, Joseph Grabel, Elizabeth w/o Joseph Eller, Peter & John Grabel."
"Note: The widow nor Saree are here named. Administrators Accounts for Estates 1812-7, pp. 192-3."
"I feel that a deed issued by Peter the same day his will was written provides the name of his wife as Mary. A 40 acre tract was being sold to John Grabill. Deed Liber W.R. 39, Folio 561. Born in 1858, John died in 1844 and was buried on his farm along the Molasses Rd. near Johnsville, MD."
"Peter, Jr. wed Christina Wampler and moved to Ashe Co., N.C. Among their children, Barbara and Michael respectively wed David and Polly, children of Michael & Catherine (Eller) Stoker)"
B. Vol. VII No 4, Nov 1993, p. 308, excerpts of a talk given by Paul J. Phipps of Orting, WA, on 17 July 1993 at the Eller Family Association Conference held in Portland, OR [note that Paul believes "Old" Peter to be correct]:
"Two of 'Old' Peter Grabill's daughters married two of Henry Eller Sr.'s sons. Namely, Elizabeth Grabill married Joseph Eller, and Francy Grabill married Henry Eller Jr." [Note: Henry is in my database.]
"I do have a framework of the 6 children of 'Old' Peter and Mary Grabill. I think the first 5 children were probably born in Lancaster Co., PA. The youngest child was probably born in Frederick Co., MD. a. Elizabeth b. abt 1754, married Joseph Eller. I have very little on this family.
b. John b. 13 Nov 1755, married Anne Garber. They lived and died in Frederick Co., MD. There were 4 children.
c. Sara b. abt 1760, married Adam Smith Jr. I have very little on this family.
d. Peter Sr. b. abt 1760, married Christina Wampler. They moved to VA in abt 1780 and were in Wilkes Co. (now Ashe Co.), NC in abt 1785. I have over 4000 descendants in my computer. There were 10 children.
e. Francy b. abt 1765, married Henry Eller Jr. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1787, then to Montgomery Co., OH in abt 1815. There were 11 children.
f. Joseph b. abt 1770, married Barbara Garber. They moved to Washington Co., PA in abt 1805. There were 7 children.
"Pertinent Wills and Deeds all recorded and filed In Frederick Co., MD are as following:
a. Deed of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 21 Aug. 1769
b. Will of Old Peter Grabill, dtd. 11 Mar. 1811 [Quoted above.]
c. Will of Peter Wampler Jr., dtd. 9 June 1792 [Quoted in Peter's notes.]
d. Deed of Joseph Eller (son of Henry Sr.), dtd. 21 Apr. 1794
e. Will of John Grabill (son of Old Peter), dtd. 12 Mar. 1829"

8. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT in an article entitled "Our Grable History." This portion deals with the children and descendants of John Peter and Mary Graybill. See notes for John Peter Graybill for a full transcription of the article:
"We are told in several places that our Grable and Garber ancestors were German speaking Swiss or Germans from the Palatinate. The Palatinates today are the states of Bavaria (Upper Palatinate) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Lower Palatinate). The Ellers and Wamplers that we will say something of are of the same general background. We suspect but do not know those we are concerned with immigrated to America around 1750.
To date our earliest Grable ancestor we find is the Peter Craple of the Will RB 1-327, March 1, 1811, Frederick County, Maryland. He is found in Frederick County buying property in a tract of land called "Hammond's Strife" as early as 1769. This is in tax District No. 1, Unity and Burt House Wood Hundreds (do not have this located on map yet). Peter could easily be an immigrant but it is fairly unlikely that we will be able to identify him further. There is a suggestion (will cover later) that Peter came to Frederick County from Virginia.
Peter's wife's name was Mary. The Will names Daughters Saree, Elizabeth and Francey and sons Peter, John and Joseph. Saree in the Will is to be paid for the care of her mother. The Administrative Account does not mention Saree. This after the Will states that the children would get equal shares...
The 1800 Maryland Census lists in Libertytown District on consecutive lines, John Grebel, Peter Grebel, Joseph Grebel, Samuel Garber Jr., Christian Garber, Jacob Garber and Martin Garber of Samuel. This is on page 988. On page 986, same district, we find Martin Garber Jr. and Sr. The Grabels here are Peter Sr. and his sons John and Joseph. The Garbers on page 988 are sons of Samuel Garber Sr. who died in 1793, Will GM 2-463.
Peter Grabill Jr. is not in the 1800 or 1810 Maryland Census. From Wampler material we find that Christina Wampler, daughter of Hans Peter and Mari Barbara Brenessee Sneither Wampler married Peter Grabill. Hans Peter's son John m. Magdalina Garber, daughter of Martin Garber Sr. John Wampler is next to Peter Grabill in the 1810 Maryland Census. He witnessed Peter's Will along with a Martin Garber (probably Martin of Samuel) but did not appear with Martin to confirm the Will after Peter's death.
Continuing on Peter Jr., from a Mormon Index we located a John Peter Grabill b. 1768 who was married in Botetort County, Virginia to Christina Wampler. John Peter's father is listed as John Grabill. Obviously the birthdate is in error- Roy Wampler lists 1762- he was born before 1768 since the first born is listed as being born in 1780 in Frederick County, Maryland. John Peter Grabill being born in Virginia suggests that Peter and Mary came from Virginia with their family to Frederick County. That Peter Jr.'s and Christina's second child was born in Virginia and the other younger ones in North Carolina explains why Peter Jr. is not in the Maryland 1791, 1800 and 1810 Census. And why descendants of Peter Jr. refer to him as Peter Sr. in or from North Carolina...
Peter Grabel date and place of birth unknown. Died immediately before March 11, 1811 at Johnsville, Frederick County, Maryland. Burial site unknown but could be on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville. m. Mary ___. Her place and date of birth are unknown. Died before 1815 when the Administrative Account of Peter's Will was recorded. A deed M 445 shows he was in Frederick County, August 21, 1769.
Children: (six)
1. Saree. May have married Adam Smith, February 17, 1811. She was paid 15 pounds yearly to care for her mother after her father's death. Was not mentioned in the Administrative Account.
2. Peter b. 1762 in Virginia; d. May 11, 1848, Jackson, Ohio; m. Christina Wampler dau Hans Peter and Anna Breneness Wampler in Botetort County, Virginia. Christina b. 1760 or 1761 in Virginia (?); d. October 10, 1844; buried with Peter in Callaghan Cemetery, Madison, Jackson, Ohio.
3. John Grabill b. March 13, 1758; d. February 13, 1844 Johnsville, Maryland; buried on upper McCullar farm, Molasses Road, Johnsville; m. Ann Garber dau of Samuel; Ann's grave may be beside John but is unmarked if it is. The William's History of Frederick County states that John is an immigrant.
4. Elizabeth m. Joseph Eller, son of Henry Eller. Joseph by Deed April 26, 1794 purchased two tracts of land "Wallings Luck" and "Part of Adventure" from his brothers and sisters. This in Washington County, Maryland just Southeast of Hagerstown.
5. Francey m. Henry Eller Jr.
6. Joseph b. about 1770, probably Frederick County, Maryland; m. Barbara Garber daughter of Samuel Garber about 1792, Frederick County, Maryland, died 1844 West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Joseph by Deed WR 15 519, 1797 purchased 40 acres "Part of Ivy Church" from Martin Garber of Samuel. In 1805 Joseph and Barbara sold this property to Joseph's father Peter. In 1806 Joseph is listed in Tax Lists, West Bethlehem Township, Washington County, and Pennsylvania. Earliest maps show Joseph's 127 acre farm we know as the Grable homestead. Early records of the Ten Miles Church of the Brethren show Joseph as a member. This is the Joseph of page 8 Grable History..."
 		Graybill, Elizabeth (I3794)
 
5041 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There definitely was a relationship between Mathew and Roger Brown. Not sure if they were brothers or not; however, I temporarily park Mathew here as a brother as research continues. Some believe Roger may have been an uncle to Mathew, but the birthdates are very close. Mary Ann ___, MANEAL13@aol.com, in her 21 Feb 2005 email to Colleen Gwynn who forwarded same to me noted: "Although not conclusive, it looks like Roger was Mathew's uncle. I have the Browns coming over in waves, with a Roger and his family settling in Berkeley County, which at that time ran up the entire northern strip of the state ... then Roger's brother and his family came over a few years later. Mathew and his family moved to Indiana from where I am from originally. He lived and died there, as have the past 10 generations of his/my family. Mary Ann, Lexington, SC."

2. Mary Ann ___, MANEAL13@aol.com, in her 21 Feb 2005 email to Colleen Gwynn who forwarded same to me noted: "Mathew Brown had a daughter by the name of Nancy Brown, who married Samuel Harlan. Both moved to Indiana where several generations remained. Samuel had two brothers named James and Aaron and that their parents was Aaron Harlan and Elizabeth Dunn Stuart. Aaron Harlan is the only Harlan showing up in the 1790 census for Laurens Co., SC." This is interesting because William Richey, who lists himself as a friend in the LDS St. George Utah temple records, had LDS baptismal work for the deceased done 19 Jun 1877 for James Harlan, Samuel Harlan, and Aaron Harlan, all b. "Lawrence Dist., SC" per FHL film 170843, p. 156, ordinances 2955-2957.

3. Website: http://english-america.com/spls/767sc003.html#Britannia is a site showing immigration to English America. It has the following voyage: "The Britannia," 1767, with Irish protestant passengers, departed Belfast (cit.2) or Newry, Ireland (cit.1), and arrived at Charleston, South Carolina. Primary Sources: Journal 33 of the South Carolina Council, pages 234-237; Public Records Office, C.O. 5/511, August 31, 1767. Secondary Sources: (1)"Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773," pages 83-84; (2)"Ulster Emigration," page 237. Notes: The voyage information was provided at a Council meeting on "1st. September 1767." Although the date of arrival was not given, the ship was "lately arrived." The previous meeting had been July 7, 1767. It may be assumed, therefore, that the arrival was between these dates, most likely in late August. Petitions to the Governor from the listed "poor persons" stated that they were protestants encouraged by the "bounty" to come to South Carolina. The fares ("passages") were paid at "four pounds and two pounds sterling according to their respective ages to Messrs Torrans & Pouag in behalf of the owners of the said ship" from the "Bounty"; each then received "the remaining twenty shillings sterling" for themselves. The ship may have taken passengers aboard from both Belfast and Newry, Ireland. The meeting of the Council states that the petitioners were "from Newry," but only lists 99 of the total of 174 passengers. Ship and Passenger Information (details provided in cit. 1) Type: Ship; Burthen: 300 tons; John Bryan, Master; 174 passengers (99 "redemptioners," listed here, alphabetized by surname:
Brown, Ann ... . ... 42 Listed together in this order
Brown, Mathew ... . .12
Brown, William ... . . 8
Brown, Elizabeth ... . 2
{Brown, Flora ... . . . 25 (NOT listed with other Browns)}
From the same site is found the following information about the bounties: "Bounty Act." In order to help settle unoccupied lands, certain clauses in a "General Duty Act," passed by the General Assembly of the Colony of South Carolina on June 14, 1751, provided some financial relief to encourage the immigration of poor Protestants from Europe to certain parts of South Carolina. On October 5, 1752, the General Assembly altered and amended the Act to enable settling in any part of the province. The Act was generally continued through further occassional actions of the General Assembly. On July 25, 1761, this was broadened as a "Bounty Act" to provide special benefits to European protestant refugees. This later act provided greater impetus to the immigration than was previously noted. To receive these benefits, immigrants were required to have certificates to show that they were of that religion. Two townships were laid out for the immigrants, "one at Long Cane ... called Boonesborough and the other Belfast." Later, many immigrants were settled at other locations. Adult immigrants petitioned for benefits based on "family right" (apparently for 100 acres each for family adults and 50 acres each for children under the age of 15, with a "Bounty" from the Public Treasurer to provide for them until established). Special provision was made at times to pay for the immigrants' passages from the Bounty. Warrants of Survey for their Lands" were issued on petition of the immigrants, generally at the same time, as authorized under the Act. Encouraged by the Act, large numbers of these protestant immigrants, many otherwise destitute, arrived during somewhat more than the next decade. On October 4, 1768, after a review of all Acts and amendments, the Attorney General reported to the General Assembly that the "Bounty Act" had expired and no bounty could be paid to the individuals. He also noted that the eighth clause of the General Duty Act of June 14, 1751, that they were still entitled to "their land free of charge." Following that, therefore, no list of passengers were provided for the purpose of determining "family right" to funds. As previously on the lists of petitions for Warrants of Survey for the allotment of land, family members and other individual passengers who were not eligible (e.g., under 15) were not listed. Therefore, "passenger lists" are less complete for the voyages following that date."

4. 27 Feb 2005 website http://indianasocietysar.org/browmatt.html. The site notes: information provided by Paul Revere DAR Chapter, Muncie, Indiana. Most of the information was given to me on June 3, 2004 by Mary Ann Bumgarner Mary Ann Bumgarner also provided the directions and the photo to this gravesite.
A. Roger Brown. Born: 1752, County Wexford, Ireland. Died: 1839. Burial Site: Little Blue River Cemetery, Shelby County, Indiana. Service: While residing in Ninety-Six District South Carolina, enlisted and served as a private with South Carolina Troops as follows: June 29, 1776, 3 months in Capt Benjamin KILGORE'S company of rangers and spies under Col James WilliamS; 3 months in Capt Thomas MCCRARY'S Company; March 4, 1779 in Capt Benjamin KILGORE'S Company. Discharged Jun 5, 1779 - Proof: Pension S32135.
B. Union Co. In. Selected Deeds p. 75 Jan. 1817 Matthew Brown and wife Jane of Hamilton Co. Ohio to Wm. Ewing of Franklin Co. IN. in Franklin Co. fraction. part Sect. 29 Twp. 11 Range 2 Indiana Territory. He lived before 1776 at 96 Dist., Laurens Co, SC; pension reads: "I was born in Co. Wexford, Ireland in 1752. Came to America when 12 yrs. old (1764), fought in the War for 8 years, part of the time under General Kilgore. Acted as a spy, dressing as an Indian ... etc. Came to Cininnati, Ohio in the year 1803. Then to Shelby Co., Ind. in 1826." He emigrated after 1820 from Shelby Co., Indiana; followed son Robert. He was deeded the east half of the South West quarter of section seven in township thirteen north of range eight east in the District of Brookville & State of Indiana Containing fifty four acres & twenty hundreths of an acre on 20 Oct 1824 at Brookville, Indiana. He Applied for Pension # S32135 on 5 Sep 1832 at Shelby Co, Indiana Source: B.A. Edward H. Chadwick, Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana (Indianapolis, Indiana: B.F.Bowen & Co. Publishers, 1909).
C. DAR Applicant no 386902; Married: Janes JONES, born in Ireland. Children: Nancy: Born Nov 27, 1778, married Samuel HARLAN David: Born Oct 10, 1780 - has a son John W Brown Elizabeth: Born 1781, married Isaac PHARES Catherine: Born July 10, 1783, Married (1st) George HARLAN, married (2nd) John HARLAN Robert: Born Feb 6, 1785 Samuel John Sarah Of English descent: Harlan Genealogy, p. 227. This record made by A.(lbert) B.(yron) Brown, August 14, 1937, tracing the descendants of Matthew Brown and wife, on my Father's side, and my Mother's side. Charles Sells Brown is a brother of my Mother, Mary (Molly) Brown. Matthew Brown, who was my great-great-grandfather on both my Father's and Mother's sides, finally settled in Union Twp., Shelby Co., Indiana, early in 1800- I think in 1822. He settled on Little Blue River about 2 1/2 miles N. West of Manilla, near where the Manilla and Marion road crosses the Little Blue River where Carey Hester now lives. He built and operated a grist mill on a small creek that empties into Little Blue River just above where the road crosses the river (iron bridge now). This mill stood about 1/4 mile East of where this creek empties into Blue River. No doubt some of the timbers of this mill are still buried in this Creek as I saw them many times years ago, when they were almost hidden by gravel. The race for this mill ran along the foot of the hill South of the Creek and traces are still visible. Many quaint stories are told about him. It is said that when a man went to his mill to buy corn, his first question was- have you the money to pay cash for it? If the man said yes, he was told to go to another mill. "You can buy anywhere for cash- I sell to men who can't pay cash and need corn." It is also said that in eating at his table, he insisted that "fat" and "lean" go together when eating meat. He was a just man (if a bit queer or eccentric). These traits of character were handed down through the generations. Both of my great-grandfathers and both of my grandfathers possessed high traits of character - far above the average - all highly respected and honorable. A. B. Brown- Aug. 16, 1937.
D. Family Record of Desc of Matthew Brown 1753-1839 - 86 years. The information below was copied from a record made in 1921 by Landy (Hurst) Brown, from a record by John H.(Herron) Brown in 1905- in his 76th year. Done this year by A.B. Brown. Matthew Brown, the elder, with nine brothers and his parents, came to South Carolina from England in 1763, he being at that time 10 yrs. of age. He was of Scotch-Irish descent. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He was married to Jane Jones, of Welsh descent. He brought his family to Crosby Twp., Hamilton Co, OH, in 1803. His family consisted of four sons and four daughters. The sons were named (1) David, (2) Robert, (3) Samuel and (4) John. The daughters were (1) Catherine, (2) Nancy, (3) Elizabeth and (4) Sarah. Matthew Brown died Dec. 24, 1839- aged 86 years. Jane, his wife, died May 26, 1841- aged 89 years. Sons: (1) David married- unknown. David died March 28, 1874, aged 93 years, 5 mo, 13 days.Buried in Little Blue River Cemetery. (2) Robert married Catherine Cotton. Robert Brown died Oct 25, 1875, age 90 years, 8 mo, 19 days. Catherine, his wife, died Aug 10, 1864, age 80 yrs, 5 mo, 10 days. Both buried in Bennett Cemetery. These were my Father's grandparents. Came to Indiana in 1826, settled in Union Twp., Shelby Co, on the banks of Little Blue River just north of Bennett Cemetery. The house still stands by the iron bridge. A large maple tree stands just East of the house, set there by Landy Brown, my father, the year I was born (1881). I was born in this house. A.B.B. (3) Samuel. (4) John married Sarah Herrin. These were my mother's grandparents. Lived and died near Harrison, Ohio. (See page 17). These are the grandparents of Charles S.(ells) Brown. Daughters: (1) Catherine married a Harlan. (The "Aunt Katy" apples that grew on the John H.(Herron) Brown farm came from Catherine Harlan's). (2) Nancy married a (Jacob) Harlan. (3) Elizabeth married a Phares- M.H. Phares' grandfather. (4) Sarah married a Golding. E. Version 1: Matthew Brown born 1752 at County Wexford, Ireland; married Jane Jones circa 1777 at Laurens Co., SC died 24 Dec 1839 at Union Twp., Shelby Co., IN; buried after 24 Dec 1839 at Little Blue River Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN; Mathew does not have Rev. Marker, but both have tombstones. Note: Richard H. Weightman at dedication of new grave marker abt 1990. He a native of Ireland, was born in the year 1753, but emigrated to Ohio from South Carolina, and settled, in 1803, on the farm now owned by John Baughman, in Harrison. He was a farmer by occupation, a Democrat in politics. His wife was Jane Jones, a native of South Carolina. She had eight children: Nancy, married to Samuel Harlen, and living in Indiana; David, married to Susan Glidewell, and also in Indiana; Katie, the wife of George Harlen and living in Iowa; Robert, married to Katie Cotton, also in Indiana; Samuel, married to Betsey Atherton, and living in Indiana; Sarah, the wife of Thomas Goulding, of Indiana; Betsoy(sp), married to Isaac Ferris and residing in Hamilton county; and John, married to Sarah Herm, of the same county after 1753. He was came to America when age twelve years old with widowed mother and brothers and sisters. Version 2: Copied from a record made in 1921 by Landy (Hurst) Brown, from a record by John H.(Herron) Brown in 1905- his 76th year. Done this (?) year by A.B.Brown: Matthew Brown, the elder, with nine brothers and his parents, came to South Carolina from England in 1763, he being at that time 10 yrs. of age. He was of Scotch-Irish descent. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He was married to Jane Jones, of Welsh descent. He brought his family to Crosley Twp., Hamilton Co, Ohio in 1803. His family consisted of four sons and four daughters. The sons were named (1) David (2) Robert (3) Samuel and (4) John. The daughters were (1) Catherine (2) Nancy (3) Elizabeth and (4) Sarah. Version 3: From "Memorial Sketch of the Isaac Phares Family of Shelby County, Indiana," transcribed by Richard Weightman: "Mathew Brown, Sr., was born in Ireland, and came to South Carolina with his parents and nine brothers in 1764. He was a soldier in the Revolution Army of the United States. Died in 1839. 86 years. His wife's maiden name was Jane. She was of Welch descent. She died in 1841 aged 89 years. They were buried in Little Blue River Grave Yard of the Little Blue River Baptist Church of Shelby Co., Indiana. They were parents of 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. They came to Ohio in 1803. Settled in Crosby Township, Hamilton County. The sons names are David, Robert, Samuel and John. The daughters Catherine, Nancy, Elisabeth and Sarah. Mathew Brown was a pioneer settler in Union Township of Shelby Co., Indiana. He owned a gristmill, ground corn and wheat for bread. He was a use- ful man in time of need, sold corn 25 cents per Bu. regardless of price. If the man did not have money but honest, he would get the corn." He immigrated before 1 Sep 1767; "The following Browns left Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, arrived onboard the Brittania in Charlestown, SC and petitioned for land on Sept.1, 1767 under the Bounty Act of 1761: Robert, Sr. petitioned for 300 acres, equivalent for himself, a wife and three children age fifteen or under. Ann age 42. Mathew age 12. William age 8. Elizabeth age 2. Robert, Sarah, Mary, Roger, John and Rebekah petitioned for 100 acres each, meaning they were all single and sixteen years of age or older. Children of Matthew Brown and Jane Jones were as follows: 35 i. Nancy Brown, born 27 Nov 1778 at Laurens Co, SC; married Samuel Harlan. 36 ii. David Brown, born 15 Oct 1780 at Laurens Co, SC; married Catherine Smith; married Susan Glidewell. 37 iii. Elizabeth (Betsey) Brown, born 10 Jul 1781 at Laurens Co, SC; married Isaac Phares. 38 iv. Catherine (Katie) Brown, born 10 Jul 1783 at Laurens Co, SC; married George Harlan; married John Harlan. 39 v. Robert Brown, born 6 Feb 1785 at Laurens Co., SC; married Catherine (Katie) Cotton. 40 vi. Sarah Brown, born circa 1789 at Laurens Co., SC; married Thomas Golding Sr. 41 vii. Samuel Brown; born circa 1793 at Laurens Co, SC; 100, 101 married Elizabeth (Betsey) Atherton circa 1815; 102 died circa 1842 at Shelby Co, IN. 103, 104 42 viii. John Brown, born 4 Apr 1803 at Laurens Co, SC; married Sarah Herrin. Source: Clyde's "History of Mathew Brown's Descendants." He was a son of David E. Brown and Mary M. Fisher. Clyde was born 20 Sep 1904 at Shelby Co, IN; married 20 Jun 1928 to Helen E. Wissing. David E. Brown was a son of William Wesley Brown and Nancy Linville. William Wesley was a son of Robert Brown and Catherine Cotton. Robert Brown was a son of Mathew and Jane Jones Brown. F. Place: Charleston, SC; Year: 1767; Age: 12; Primary Individual: Brown, Mathew; Source Code: 3627.37; Source Name: Jones, Jack Moreland, and Mary Bondurant Warren. South Carolina Immigrants, 1760 to 1770. Danielsville, GA: Heritage Papers, 1988. 430p. Source Annotation: Place and date of immigrants' or discharged military person's petition requesting reimbursements of passage, additional land, headrights, bounty, etc. from the South Carolina government or of letter expressing satisfaction with the voyage to America. Extracted from The South-Carolina Gazette, "The Governor and Council Journal" (located at the South Carolina Archives), and "Records of the Public Treasurers of South Carolina" (also at the SC Archives in Columbia). Source Page # 213. G. Matthew Brown, a native of Ireland, was born in the year 1753, but emigrated to Ohio from South Carolina, and settled, in 1803, on the farm now owned by John Baughman, in Harrison. He was a farmer by occupation, a Democrat in politics. His wife was Jane Jones, a native of South Carolina. She had eight children: Nancy, married to Samuel Harlan, and living in Indiana; David, married to Susan Glidwell [should be Glidewell-RW], and also in Indiana; Katie, the wife of George Harlan, and living in Iowa; Robert, married to Katie Cotton, also in Indiana; Samuel, married to Betsy Atherton, and living in Indiana; Sarah, the wife of Thomas Goulding [should be Golding], of Indiana; Betsy, married to Isaac Ferris [should be Phares-RW], and residing in Hamilton County; and John, married to Sarah Herm [should be Herrin-RW], of the same county. History of Hamilton County, Ohio, by Ford, in 1881, p 315. Submitted by Richard Weightman. Mathew Brown, father of Isaac Phares' first wife, was born in Ireland and emigrated to South Carolina with his parents, when he was ten years old, and had nine brothers. He became a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and died in 1839, aged eighty-six years. His wife, Jane Jones, of Welsh descent, died in 1841, aged eighty-nine years. Eight of the children: David, Robert, Samuel, John, Catherine, Nancy, Elizabeth and Sarah, came to Ohio in 1803, and settled in Hamilton County. History of Shelby County, Indiana, Edward Chadwick, 1909, Bowen & Bowen Co, Indianapolis, IN, p 400 H. Elder Matthew B. PHARES was born about the year 1824. His mother died when he was quite small, and was raised by his grand-father, Matthew Brown, Sr. He was converted at the age of sixteen or seventeen and was baptized at the same time that Rev. J. M. Smith was. He attended Franklin College and graduated in 1849, taking both the degree of A.B. and A.M. He was one of the leading scholars of his day, taking high rank both as a teacher and as a preacher. He engaged in teaching at Dupont, Vernon and Greensburg. At the two latter places he conducted what was known in those days as Seminaries. He was the beloved pastor of Little Blue River, Sandcreek, Middle Fork, Bethel, Graham, Dupont, Vernon, Shelbyville and Greensburg, and probably other points of which we have no record. He died at Greensburg while pastor and his body sleeps in the burying ground at Sandcreek. He was a half brother of our esteemed senior Deacon William PHARES. Matthew C. Brown was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, May 10th, 1820. He became a Christian and united with Little Blue River church in March, 1852. His life was simple and beautiful in faith and trust. He went home May 3rd, 1904, almost eighty-four years old. At the time of his death he was the oldest member of the church. Roles of the Church: Brown, Matthew C. Brown, Sarah Brown, William Wesley Brown, Robert Moses Brown, Robert C. Brown, David E. Brown, Thomas J. Brown, Mary M. Brown, Mary Melvina Brown, Flossie Pearl Brown, Phoebe Rose Brown, Iva Brown, Roscoe Brown, Edith Edna Brown, Wilber Matthew Brown, Bertha Brown, Josie Brown, Claude I. Directions: Little Blue River Cemetery. Little Blue River Cemetery in Shelby Co., Indiana (Mathew/Jane Brown) is between 360N and 400N on the north side of the road. Take I-74 to SR 44, north to Rays Crossing, turn left, at T turn left and go about 5 miles. Little Blue River Baptist Church on left, cemetery on right on north side of the road, just a mile past Bennett's Cemetery.

5. Copy of letter on file from Frank Smith, Superviser, Reseach Department of the Genealogical Society (Family History Library) in Salt Lake City, dated May 23, 1966, to Mrs. Leo Goates, 9923 Knoll Crest Drive, Dallas, Texas, 95238, from FHL film 0446460 Patron Research Files for Marie Sheranian (mother to Mrs. Leo Goates). This letter was one in a series from over four years when the FHL did private research for a fee. This individual had work done on her Brown, Adair, and Richey lines. In reviewing all the correspondence, they were just discovering things for which we now have better and more thorough documentation as found in my database. As for the Adairs, there was a lot of confusion concerning the various Joseph Adairs with the FHL trying to link Thomas Adair's father Joseph as a son to the original Joseph Adair, Sr., which we now know to be incorrect. Much of this incorrect linking has been passed down through LDS generations and continues to incorrectly cloud modern genealogies. They also had no success in finding siblings for Thomas Adair. They acknowledge problems with the James B. Adair's book "Adair History and Genealogy" concerning the early Adairs. On the other hand there was good research done on the the parentage of William Richey who married Mary Ann Adair. His parents and grandparents appear in Laurens Co., South Carolina as well as nearby Bush River Baptist Church at which John Mangum the patriot was also associated. This would place the Richey family in probable contact with the Adairs before Alabama and Mississippi. The letter I quote below is the last letter and it had significance concerning the tying of Mathew Brown as a brother to Roger Brown. It should be noted that there was some confusion in the various letters regarding a Rebecca Brown married to Roger [My note: not to be confused with the later Rebecca Brown, daughter of Roger, who married Thomas Adair]. The FHL assumed that Rebecca who came over from Ireland was the wife of Roger and not the sister of Roger and Mathew as we now believe. Roger did have a second wife, Rebecca Wallace, in about 1799, but that is way after the original immigration to America in the 1760s. The portion of the letter which concerns the Brown family is as follows:
"Research has been continued at this time on the Brown line, hoping that we might secure some information as to whether Roger had more than one wife, and if so, how his children might be divided, in order that the temple work might be completed for this family. We regret that very little additional information was found.
"Enclosed herewith is a copy of our notes. There were other Brown families in South Carolina, probably not related to yours, as they were there before Roger and Rebecca arrived. Previously reported to you were deeds and land grants, and we have at this time checked some other deeds on Brown individuals. There seems to have been some relationship between Rebecca, John, Roger, Matthew and Willam Brown and Claiborne. The others we cannot be sure of.
"The 1830 census was checked for Laurens Co., hoping that some of the sons and daughters of Roger might still be living, from which we could obtain dates of birth. There was a Roger Jr., but he was in a younger generation, probably a grandson of Roger, and other Brown entitites could not be identified with your people.
"The S.C. Memorials "Land Grant Registrations" were checked, as they sometimes give some data not found in the grants themselves. There was nothing new obtained from this source. We therefore have nothing on which to base birth dates of Roger's children, nor anything to indicate the name of his wife aside from his will.
"Some investigation was made regarding the Mathew Brown, whose pension record was reported to you previously. You will recall that he stated he was born in Wexford Co., Ire. in 1752, went from 96 Dist., S.C. to Hamilton Co., Ohio, then to Shelby Co., Ind. We think he is the son of Rebecca who brought him from Ireland [My note: this should be probably a sister not mother] and a brother of Roger for the following reasons:
1. His age agrees with the emigration records, as he was age 12 when they arrived about 1764-6.
2. He is in Laurens Co. in the 1790, 1800 census, but gone by 1810.
3. He appears in deeds with Rebecca and with Roger. In a deed in 1796, his wife Jane signs with him.
4. In the 1899 census he had three sons and two daughters at home and could have had one or two married.
5. The history of Hamilton Co. states he married Jane Jones, which given name agrees with the above mentioned deed.
6. He is stated to have removed from S.C. in 1803. There is a deed recorded in Laurens Co. in 1803. There is a deed recorded in Laurens Co. in March, 1804, but it could have been dated in 1803, and is the last one found.
"The record from Shelby Co., Ind. gave information as we already had it from other sources. If this is in fact a brother of Roger and son of Rebecca Brown, then we have a clue as to the locality in Ireland.
"Mathew stated he was born in Wexford Co., which is on the southeast coast. If the family was 'lately of Newry, Down, Irel.' when they emigrated, then they must have removed north during that 12 year interval [Kerry's note: Newry per S.C. immigration records]. Emigrants usually embarked from the NW coast and it may be they were in Newry only a short time, being on their way with other emigrants to the port from which they sailed. Newry is not on the coast.
"Wexford has some quite early parish registers extant, and there are other types of records available which may prove useful to search. Brown is a common name in America, but not partiuclarly prolific in Ireland in this area ... If the combination of names we have as emigrants could be placed in Ireland, you could be sure it was the correct line." [My note: a discussion of fees followed and the announcement of a new policy that the FHL would no longer be doing private research.]

6. Copy of letter on file from Frank Smith, Superviser, Reseach Department of the Genealogical Society (Family History Library) in Salt Lake City, dated Oct. 25, 1965, to Mrs. Leo Goates, 9923 Knoll Crest Drive, Dallas, Texas, 95238, from FHL film 0446460 Patron Research Files for Marie Sheranian (mother to Mrs. Leo Goates):
"A pension was obtained for a Matthew Brown as there was one of this name living in Laurens County who may have been connected to Roger. In September 1832 he was living in Union township in the county of Shelby, Indiana, age 79 years. He enlisted in 1776 at which time he lived in South Carolina in the 96th District. He stated he was born in 1752 in Wexford County, Ireland, but did not state when he emigrated. He lived in South Carolina until 1803 when he went to Hamilton County, Ohio, and in 1826 moved on to Shelby, Indiana."

6. Censuses:
1790 US: Laurens Co., South Carolina, p. 11, dated 1791, brothers Roger and Matthew are next door neighbors. Nine doors away is Aaron Harlen whose son Samuel marries Matthew Brown's daughter Nancy. Also within a dozen neighbors are John and William Brown who are most likely brothers of Roger and Mathew Brown:
Matthew Brown, 1-2-4-0-0
Rodger Brown, 1-2-7-0-0
John Brown, 1-2-5-0-0
William Brown, 1-0-1-0-0

7. The following private manuscript is not found at the FHL library or on the Internet as of 23 Sep 2012: "The Descendants of John Brown, Sr." Compiler address: 8106 Shoreridge Terr, Indianapolis, IN 46236. Some entries on the Internet make reference to it, but I believe it to be mainly a private compilation; however, I did find an online recapitulation of the manuscript data as prepared in 2001 by Richard M. Leland III (from a copy he received directly from Mr. Volnoggle in Apr 2000) at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lelandva/jbrow004.htm#id5421 and entitled appropriately as "The Descendants of John Brown Sr." (accessed 23 Sep 2012). The data purports John Brown Sr. to be the original immigrant whereas I have Robert Brown. No documentation or contemporary quotes showing the presence of John or how the family grouping is derived are given for these two compilers choice of "John Brown Sr." as the original ancestor. The only sources given are James Volnoggle's compilation. The data for the first generation:
"John1 Brown Sr; married Nancy (Ann) ( - ? - ) before 1738 in Ireland; died circa 1803 at Laurens Co., SC.
Children of John1 Brown Sr. and Nancy (Ann) ( - ? - ) were as follows:
+ 2 i. Roger Brown, born circa 1734 at Antrim, Ireland; married Jeaney ( - ? - ); married Rebecca (Bexey) Wallace.
+ 3 ii. Jane 2 Brown, born circa 1738 at Antrim Co., Ireland; married James Dorroh.
iii. William2 Brown; born circa 1741, at Belfast, Antrim Co., Ireland (other sources have born at County Wexford, Ireland, in 1748); married Frances ( - ? - ) or Sarah. William has a land patent in Union Co. Indiana on September 8th, 1812, coming from Wayne Co., on September 16th, 1819 he bought more land in Union Co., Indiana.
+ 4 iv. David Brown, born circa 1744 at Belfast, Antrim Co., Ireland; married Letitia Cruce.
v. Samuel Brown; born circa 1748 at County Wexford, Ireland.
+ 5 vi. Matthew Brown, born 1752 at County Wexford, Ireland; married Jane Jones.
+ 6 vii. John Brown, born 7 Apr 1755 at Belfast, Antrim Co., Ireland; married Sarah Weeks."
The website downlines for each of the individuals above who have a + sign. The following is for Matthew:
Children of Matthew2 Brown and Jane Jones were as follows:
+ 35 i. Nancy 3 Brown, born 27 Nov 1778 at Laurens Co, SC; married Samuel Harlan.
+ 36 ii. David Brown, born 15 Oct 1780 at Laurens Co, SC; married Catherine Smith; married Susan Glidewell.
+ 37 iii. Elizabeth (Betsey) Brown, born 10 Jul 1781 at Laurens Co, SC; married Isaac Phares.
+ 38 iv. Catherine (Katie) Brown, born 10 Jul 1783 at Laurens Co, SC; married George Harlan; married John Harlan.
+ 39 v. Robert Brown, born 6 Feb 1785 at Laurens Co., SC; married Catherine (Katie) Cotton.
+ 40 vi. Sarah Brown, born circa 1789 at Laurens Co., SC; married Thomas Golding Sr.
41 vii. Samuel Brown; born circa 1793 at Laurens Co, SC; married Elizabeth (Betsey) Atherton circa 1815; died circa 1842 at Shelby Co, IN.
+ 42 viii. John Brown, born 4 Apr 1803 at Laurens Co, SC; married Sarah Herrin."

BIOGRAPHY:
1. His American Revolutionary War pension application, S-32135, dated 5 Sep 1832, shows Mathew born in 1752 in Wexford Co., Ireland. I have copied all 10 pages of his pension file. Key points: Served in South Carolina and pensioned while living in Shelby County, Indiana. His parents and date of arrival in this country are not shown. While residing in Ninety Six District, SC, Mathew enlisted and served as a private as follows: from 29 Jun 1776, three months in Captain Benjamin Kilgore's Company of Rangers and Spies, under Colonel James Williams and went on an expedition against the Tories and Indians to Lindley's Fort; from immediately after the expiration of this tour, three months in Captain Thomas McCrary's Company; from March 4, 1779 in Captain Benjamin Kilgore's Company and was discharged June 5, 1779. He tells in detail of many experiences including a Captain who stole all of his men's pay, and several skirmishes which involved many Indians or Tories dressed as Indians. In 1803, the soldier moved from SC, to Hamilton Co., Ohio, where he lived until April, 1826, then moved to Shelby County, Indiana. He applied and signed as Mathew. The record states he died sometime in 1839 and that his widow died during same year or ensuing year. There is no further data in regard to his wife. Thomas McCrary shows as a neighbor in Laurens Co., SC, in the 1790 census.

PHOTO:
1. Photo supplied by Mary Ann cited above shows a tombstone which reads: "Mathew Brown, PVT, SC Militia, Rev. War, 1752-1839. Location of tombstone not given.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. The following private manuscript is not found at the FHL library or on the Internet as of 23 Sep 2012: "The Descendants of John Brown, Sr." Compiler address: 8106 Shoreridge Terr, Indianapolis, IN 46236. Some entries on the Internet make reference to it, but I believe it to be mainly a private compilation; however, I did find an online recapitulation of the manuscript prepared in 2001 by Richard M. Leland III (from a copy he received directly from Mr. Volnoggle in 2000) at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lelandva/jbrow004.htm#id5421 and entitled appropriately as "The Descendants of John Brown Sr." accessed 23 Sep 2012. The data purports John Brown Sr. to be the original immigrant whereas I have Robert Brown. The compiler does note an additional reference for Mathew Brown: "Clyde Brown's "History of Mathew Brown's Descendants." He put a lot of time and effort in it and there is a lot of good information there. It would have been more helpful if he had included dates and places, but he probably wasn't able to find those kinds of information. He was a son of David E. Brown and Mary M. Fisher. Clyde was born 20 Sep 1904 at Shelby Co, IN; married 20 Jun 1928 to Helen E. Wissing." 		Brown, Mathew (I3689)
 
5042 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There has been some confusion as to which Edmund Well Abiah married. Many in the past have confused the proper Edmund, b. 15 Nov 1788 and d. 7 May 1823 both in Cambridge, Nw York, son of Austin Wells and Sarah Cowan with the Edmund Wells, b. 26 Feb 1792 in Cambridge, New York and d. 1882 in Harmony, New York, son of Edmund Henry Wells and Hepzibah Buell. An analysis of the burial records for the proper Edmund Wells and his wife Abiah confirm which Edmund Wells is correct.

2. The following quote is an example of the confusion of Edmund Wells in regards to Abiah Cooper. The portion concerning Abiah Cooper has merit but needs to be connected to the right Edmund, which this one is not (this Edmund is the one who married Jane Cooper; the children listed are those of Jane Cooper).
From FHL book 929.273 W462C "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family," compiled by John L. Cobb, 1999, supplementing "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897. Pp. 71-72, references given as: I.G.I. NY state: Wells, as of Apr 1988 and Mar 1992, CT: Wells et al.: 'Cem. Inscrip. from Cambridge, NY,' copied by P.L. and L.B. Cobb 1913; Wash Co., NY deeds: CC: 13, 30 Aug. 1830, rec. 31 Aug 1831; Asa Fitch's Notes for a Wash Co., NY Hist.: re Wells: 839; Administration: Edmund Henry Wells of Cambridge, NY: 2 Jan 1815, by wid. Hepzibah: 2: 67; 'American Genealogist'; vol. 46, July 1970: 181-2: 'The Wells Fam. of Hebron, CT, and Cambridge, NY' by John G. Hunt, 821 No. Jackson St., Arlington, VA 22201 (Capt. Wm. C. Ball, USN (ret.) of Anaheim, CA. Text: "Edmund Henry Wells, son of Edmund and Welthia Ann (Goodrich) W. of Cambridge, NY, born about 1770, probably in Hebron, CT; he married (1791), to Hepzipah Buel, daughter of Ichabod and Hepzibah (Dewey) B. of Hebron, CT, born about 1771, she received into communion of the Prot. Presby. Church of Cambridge, NY, 17 Oct. 1809; family resided in Cambridge, NY, where he died 2 Apr 1813 in 42nd year, of 'spotted fever' or 'the epidemic'; she died 15 Dec 1819 in 48th year, and both buried in the cemetery on the Turnpike, south of the village of Cambridge, Wash. Co., NY. Children all born Cambridge, Wash. Co, NY, order undetermined:
- Edmund, b. 26 Mar 1792, at Cambridge, NY, bapt. 8 Sept 1792 at the Prot. Presby. Church, Cambridge; m. 1st (?) ____ to ?Louisa Livingston, dau. of William and ___ L. of Cambridge, NY, 1808-1839; he m. 2nd (?), 27 Sep 1814 at Prot. Presby. Church, Cambridge, by Rev. John Dunlap, to Ann or Abiah Cooper, dau. of John and ___ C.; Edmund was a wagon master, constable in White Creek, NY (1850 Cen.); fam. res. removed to Harmony, Chautauqua Co., NY. Children (7 reported): Henry (b. guess ca. 1830; d. before 30 Jan 1850, Quincy, IL [?]), John, Harriet, George, Amy, unknown, and unknown.

MARRIAGE:
1. Variant date may be 25 January 1810 in Cambridge.

2. The marriage to Louisa Livingstone appears erroneous. Find-a-grave for the Old Turnpike Cemetery in Cambridge shows a tombstone for "Louisa Livingston, wife of Edmund Wells, b. Feb. 20, 1808, d. Aug. 3, 1838." She would have been too young for this Edmund Wells.

BURIAL:
1. Records for the "Old Turnpike Cemetery" in the book "Cemetery Records, the Town of Cambridge, Washington Co., NY," (2003, comp. by Historical Data Services, 14 Clark St., Glen Falls, NY, 12804, www.hdsgenealogy.com, copy available in the Cambridge public library with over 50 Wells listed): Edmund Wells, d. 7 May 1823, Sec. C, Row 13, in his 36th y, m. Abiah ___." Also listed in the same cemetery is Abiah Wells, d. 29 Oct 1840, Sec. C, Row 13 in her 31st y, wife of Edmond."
 		Wells, Edmund (I4500)
 
5043 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There has been some confusion as to which Edmund Well Abiah married. Many in the past have confused the proper Edmund, b. 15 Nov 1788 and d. 7 May 1823 both in Cambridge, Nw York, son of Austin Wells and Sarah Cowan with the Edmund Wells, b. 26 Feb 1792 in Cambridge, New York and d. 1882 in Harmony, New York, son of Edmund Henry Wells and Hepzibah Buell. An analysis of the burial records for the proper Edmund Wells and his wife Abiah confirm which Edmund Wells is correct.

2. The following quote is an example of the confusion of Edmund Wells in regards to Abiah Cooper. The portion concerning Abiah Cooper has merit but needs to be connected to the right Edmund, which this one is not (this Edmund is the one who married Jane Cooper; the children listed are those of Jane Cooper).
From FHL book 929.273 W462C "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family," compiled by John L. Cobb, 1999, supplementing "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897. Pp. 71-72, references given as: I.G.I. NY state: Wells, as of Apr 1988 and Mar 1992, CT: Wells et al.: 'Cem. Inscrip. from Cambridge, NY,' copied by P.L. and L.B. Cobb 1913; Wash Co., NY deeds: CC: 13, 30 Aug. 1830, rec. 31 Aug 1831; Asa Fitch's Notes for a Wash Co., NY Hist.: re Wells: 839; Administration: Edmund Henry Wells of Cambridge, NY: 2 Jan 1815, by wid. Hepzibah: 2: 67; 'American Genealogist'; vol. 46, July 1970: 181-2: 'The Wells Fam. of Hebron, CT, and Cambridge, NY' by John G. Hunt, 821 No. Jackson St., Arlington, VA 22201 (Capt. Wm. C. Ball, USN (ret.) of Anaheim, CA. Text: "Edmund Henry Wells, son of Edmund and Welthia Ann (Goodrich) W. of Cambridge, NY, born about 1770, probably in Hebron, CT; he married (1791), to Hepzipah Buel, daughter of Ichabod and Hepzibah (Dewey) B. of Hebron, CT, born about 1771, she received into communion of the Prot. Presby. Church of Cambridge, NY, 17 Oct. 1809; family resided in Cambridge, NY, where he died 2 Apr 1813 in 42nd year, of 'spotted fever' or 'the epidemic'; she died 15 Dec 1819 in 48th year, and both buried in the cemetery on the Turnpike, south of the village of Cambridge, Wash. Co., NY. Children all born Cambridge, Wash. Co, NY, order undetermined:
- Edmund, b. 26 Mar 1792, at Cambridge, NY, bapt. 8 Sept 1792 at the Prot. Presby. Church, Cambridge; m. 1st (?) ____ to ?Louisa Livingston, dau. of William and ___ L. of Cambridge, NY, 1808-1839; he m. 2nd (?), 27 Sep 1814 at Prot. Presby. Church, Cambridge, by Rev. John Dunlap, to Ann or Abiah Cooper, dau. of John and ___ C.; Edmund was a wagon master, constable in White Creek, NY (1850 Cen.); fam. res. removed to Harmony, Chautauqua Co., NY. Children (7 reported): Henry (b. guess ca. 1830; d. before 30 Jan 1850, Quincy, IL [?]), John, Harriet, George, Amy, unknown, and unknown.

MARRIAGE:
1. Variant date may be 25 January 1810 in Cambridge.

2. This Edmund Wells' marriage to Louisa Livingstone appears erroneous. Find-a-grave for the Old Turnpike Cemetery in Cambridge shows a tombstone for "Louisa Livingston, wife of Edmund Wells, b. Feb. 20, 1808, d. Aug. 3, 1838." She would have been too young for this Edmund Wells.

BURIAL:
1. The book "Cemetery Records, the Town of Cambridge, Washington Co., NY," 2003, comp. by Historical Data Services, 14 Clark St., Glen Falls, NY, 12804, www. hdsgenealogy.com, copy available in the Cambridge public library. For Old Turnpike Cemetery, with over 50 Wells including: Abiah Wells, d. 29 Oct 1840, Sec. C., Row 13, in her 51st y, wife of Edmond.
 		Cooper, Abiah (I3358)
 
5044 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There is a burial in Brenchley of "William Shelly" 2 Oct 1627. Could this be Mary's father or brother? See https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23569-45601-34?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F29:252597701,252665801,252672901
This same Brenchley church record shows the following additional records:
Josias, s. of William Shelley, chr. 14 May 1620 with burial 15 Oct 1621
Susanna Shelley and David Prawle, m. 11 Jun 1627

2. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels
For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf
No one listed with the following surnames (or variations thereof): Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennet, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Herbert, Hopper, James, Kitney, Marden, Mills, Morskin, Shelly, Sisley, Straine, Upton, and Vande Wall.

3. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt accessed 11 Feb 2016. From this index, the actual entries are found in "The Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by the same authors accessed 12 Feb 2016. The second document more fully explains the history of this Lay Subsity. This was a tax assessed on householders; however, it probably only represents about 50% of the householders since the poorer families were not assessed:
No mentions were found for family surnames Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennett, Eagles, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Mills, Morskin, Shelley, Sisley, Strain, Vande Wall, Worme.

BIRTH:
1. No christening record found in the Brenchley Church records.

MARRIAGE:
1. Online Brenchley Church Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23569-46122-47?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F29:252597701,252665801,252672901
"Gregory Langham and Mary Shelly"

2. Online Brenchley Church records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23569-46313-34?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F29:252597701,252665801,252672901
Roger Knell, widower, and Mary Laffam, widow.
Note the birth of their first child identifies the mother as Mary Shelly, which evidently was her maiden name.
 		Shelly, Mary (I1034)
 
5045 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There is a discrepancy on the reported children of Lasar or Leiser Herzenberg - I currently post both sets of children until more information is found:
A. Nina Kossman reports four children: Boruch, Elias, Itzig, and Abraham.
B. Leo Herzenberg reports instead the following children:
a. Isak, b. Libava, Latvia.
b. Bernhard, b. Lodz, Poland. He had one son David.
c. Samuel, b. Libava, Latvia. He had a son Leo Herzenberg who was born in South Africa. He in turn had a son Winston who was also born in South Africa but living 1986 to 1996 in North York, Ontario, Canada. The info on this family is per a letter from Winston to Leo dated 26 Feb 1996.
d. Eduard.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Leonardo Herzenberg http://www.herzenberg.net/ 		Herzenberg, Winston (I4159)
 
5046 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There is a discrepancy on the reported children of Lasar or Leiser Herzenberg - I currently post both sets of children until more information is found:
A. Nina Kossman reports four children: Boruch, Elias, Itzig, and Abraham.
B. Leo Herzenberg reports instead the following children:
a. Isak, b. Libava, Latvia.
b. Bernhard, b. Lodz, Poland. He had one son David.
c. Samuel, b. Libava, Latvia. He had a son Leo Herzenberg who was born in South Africa. He in turn had a son Winston who was also born in South Africa but living 1986 to 1996 in North York, Ontario, Canada. The info on this family is per a letter from Winston to Leo dated 26 Feb 1996.
d. Eduard.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Leonardo Herzenberg http://www.herzenberg.net/ 		Herzenberg, Leo (I4158)
 
5047 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There is a discrepancy on the reported children of Lasar or Leiser Herzenberg - I currently post both sets of children until more information is found:
A. Nina Kossman reports four children: Boruch, Elias, Itzig, and Abraham.
B. Leo Herzenberg reports instead the following children:
a. Isak, b. Libava, Latvia.
b. Bernhard, b. Lodz, Poland. He had one son David.
c. Samuel, b. Libava, Latvia. He had a son Leo Herzenberg who was born in South Africa. He in turn had a son Winston who was also born in South Africa but living 1986 to 1996 in North York, Ontario, Canada. The info on this family is per a letter from Winston to Leo dated 26 Feb 1996.
d. Eduard.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Leonardo Herzenberg http://www.herzenberg.net/ 		Herzenberg, Samuel (I4155)
 
5048 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There is a discrepancy on the reported children of Lasar or Leiser Herzenberg - I currently post both sets of children until more information is found:
A. Nina Kossman reports four children: Boruch, Elias, Itzig, and Abraham.
B. Leo Herzenberg reports instead the following children:
a. Isak, b. Libava, Latvia.
b. Bernhard, b. Lodz, Poland. He had one son David.
c. Samuel, b. Libava, Latvia. He had a son Leo Herzenberg who was born in South Africa. He in turn had a son Winston who was also born in South Africa but living 1986 to 1996 in North York, Ontario, Canada. The info on this family is per a letter from Winston to Leo dated 26 Feb 1996.
d. Eduard.

2. Per email dated 21 Aug 2010 from Len Yodaiken , professional genealogist:
"Jewish genealogy is complex in many ways and I was very happy to receive the tree page that Nina sent me. If you look at the right hand side of it you will see the children of Lasar and Lippe are Boruch. Elias, Itzig and Abraham. If you look at my tree, page 17, you will see that Leyser (spelt differently) had Bernard, Edward and Isaac. Had I found dates for them I am sure that they would have varied also from those of the archives. So what do we learn from this? Firstly that spelling is never consistent, next that the children where given Jewish names at birth, but as the family assimilated into the Germanic culture of Kurland they adapted their names accordingly. We do not know what happened to Abraham or perhaps you do, my guess is that he was one of the fatal cases of infantile mortality so rampant at that time and lastly, Jews never gave the correct years of birth but tried by very many means to make the child much older or younger than he actually was in order to get round or postpone the hateful military draft."
A follow-up email from Ron Lapid dated 28 Aug 2010 notes:
"- Itsig is definitely the Yiddish for Isaac.
- Boruch (often written "Baruch") is Hebrew. You need to take into account that not all Hebrew names had an automatic translation. If Baruch also had a German name (very likely in Latvia) it would probably be one that had similar sounds like Bernard.
- Elias is already a Germanic form of Eliahu (Elijah). But it is very Jewish and so if he wanted a less Jewish name Edward could be one of the logical choices.
So all in all I would agree that there is a very high likelihood that all these names relate to the children of Lazar/Leyser. (His Hebrew name was undoubtedly Eliezer)."
Prior to these emails, I had listed Isak separately from Itzig, Bernhard separately from Boruch, and Elias separately from Edward - but I have since combined them.

3. The Latvian Archives is online and I have reviewed all Registers for Pilten. Registers are in German and I indicate what I don't understand. I extracted all Herzenbergs of which the following excerpts apply to this family:
"A.
-Image 227. Has two columns of ages after the name with the first being 1858 and the second 1871. List #58, Family #9:
-40 Laser Lämmchen Herzenberg, 37, 50 [Family has several comments needing translation.]
-his wife Lippe [Lippor?]
-41 his son Baruch, 20, 33
-42 his son Elias, 12, 25
-43 his son Itzig, 4, 17
-family #87, 367 his son Abraham, 2-1/2, 15-1/2
B.
-Image 109. Has two columns of ages after the name with the first being 1858 and the second 1875. Family #9:
-40 Laser [Laser crossed out and Leiser written in] Lemmchen Herzenberg, 37, 50 [Family has several comments needing translation.]
-41 his son Baruch, 20, 37
-42 his son Elias, 12, 29
-43 his son Itzig, 5-3/4, 22-3/4"

BIRTH:
1. Per note above, Leo Herzenberg reported a birth in Lodz, Poland. This does not appear accurate in light of the Pilten Registers quoted above. Perhaps Baruch had a later association with Lodz.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Leonardo Herzenberg http://www.herzenberg.net/ 		Herzenberg, Baruch or Bernhard (I4154)
 
5049 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There is a discrepancy on the reported children of this individual - I currently post both sets of children until more information is found:
A. Nina Kossman reports four children: Boruch, Elias, Itzig, and Abraham.
B. Leo Herzenberg reports instead the following children:
a. Isak, b. Libava, Latvia.
b. Bernhard, b. Lodz, Poland. He had one son David.
c. Samuel, b. Libava, Latvia. He had a son Leo Herzenberg who was born in South Africa. He in turn had a son Winston who was also born in South Africa but living 1986 to 1996 in North York, Ontario, Canada. The info on this family is per a letter from Winston to Leo dated 26 Feb 1996.
d. Eduard.

SOURCES_MISC:
1. Leonardo Herzenberg http://www.herzenberg.net/ 		Herzenberg, David (I4157)
 
5050 RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. There is a discrepancy on the reported children of this individual's father - I currently post both sets of children until more information is found:
A. Nina Kossman reports four children: Boruch, Elias, Itzig, and Abraham.
B. Leo Herzenberg reports instead the following children:
a. Isak, b. Libava, Latvia.
b. Bernhard, b. Lodz, Poland. He had one son David.
c. Samuel, b. Libava, Latvia. He had a son Leo Herzenberg who was born in South Africa. He in turn had a son Winston who was also born in South Africa but living 1986 to 1996 in North York, Ontario, Canada. The info on this family is per a letter from Winston to Leo dated 26 Feb 1996.
d. Eduard.

2. Courland (Kurzeme in Latvian, Kurland in German) is the historically distinct area of modern day Latvia bounded by the Baltic Sea to the west, Lithuania to the south, and the Dvina River (now Daugava) to the North. Its historic capital was Mitau (now Jelgava). It had ice-free Baltic ports with commercial and strategic importance. At its height Courland was a prosperous and cultured German-speaking Duchy. Courland was a separate Gubernia (Province) of the Russian Empire from 1797-1918. 50-60% of the Jews living in Riga just north of Courland had family roots in Courland. The names of the various towns have changed now that the area is part of Latvia (new-old as of early 1900s):
Aizpute-Hasenpoth
Jelgava-Mitau
Kuldiga-Goldingen
Liepaja-Libau
Piltene-Pilten
Talsi-Talsen
Ventspils-Windau

3. Per email of 17 Jul 2007 from Nina Kossman www.ninakossman.com . Nina is a descendant of Klara/Robert/Joseph/Lemchen/Joseph Herzenberg. Note that Mitau, Courland was part of the tsarist empire, but later it became known as Jelgava, Latvia. Information per a family tree of the Herzenbergs prepared by Nina. She has another tree, a more complete one, which I have not yet seen. Also, she has a very complete tree from Harold Hodes who lives in London, but unfortunately that chart is not computerized; he snail-mailed it to her. This past February she went to Latvia and, besides Riga and Jelgava (where her father and his maternal grandparents were from), she also went to Piltene in Latvia, where our 18th century Herzenbergs lived. The old Jewish cemetery in Piltene is almost all Herzenbergs.
 		Herzenberg, Abraham (I3951)
 

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