Enoch SLOSSON

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: 29 Mar 1761; Joined the Church in Kent, Connecticut
• Religion: 07 Nov 1762; Member of the Congregational Church in Stockbrid

Notes:

Enoch and his wife lived at Kent until 1762, when they moved to Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. They left with their family, February 1793, and arrived at Union (now Newark Valley), Tioga County, New York, March 4, 1793.[Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

BURIAL: Joined church in Stockbridge, Mass 7 Nov 1762. Moved to Brown's
Settlement on Boston Purchase 17 Feb 1793 (now Newark Valley, Tioga Co., NY).
Wife Sarah was first member of new church 20 Nov 1803. Enoch was under censure
from previous church, so could not join church at above until censure was
repealed in 2 Jul 1820. It was repealed because censurer confessed lying on his
death bed.

Excerpt from "Slosson Genealogy" by D. Williams Patterson:
His ear-mark for cattle, was recorded in Stockbridge, in March 1768, "a half penny in upper side of both ears"; and he was chosen constable in 1769.
The church book of Stockbridge has the following records: "At a meeting of the church, August 17, 1786, on a complaint exhibited against Enoch Slosson, a member of the church, for charging Capt. Whittlesey with partiality, in giving his evidence under oath, and that he had sworn to that which he (Slosson) had never said or thought.:
"Voted, that is appears to the brethren of this church, that Mr. Slosson has broken Christian rule in making the charge against Capt. Whittlesey, which is contained in the complaint."
"At a meeting of the church, 21st Dec., 1788";---
"Voted, that whereas Mr. Slosson refuses to make the satisfaction which the laws of Christ require for the offenses of which he has been quilty; he be solemnly admonished by the pastor and brethren of the church, to repent of these his sins. The admonition was accordingly immediately given him by the pastor and brethren."
In February 1793, they left Stockbridge, for Brown's Settlement, on the Boston Purchase, with a portion of their children, in company with their son Ezbon, and his family. They reached their destination on the fourth day of March, and began their settlement in a bark-covered shanty, on the bank of the creek, near where Sturtevant's gristmill stands, in the village of Newark Valley, Tioga County, New York. This was the first house built on the site of the village; and the wives of Enoch and Ezbon Slosson, were the first women who dwelt within the limits of the town; and they did not see another woman from the time they came into the place till the next September.
On the 17th of November, 1803, more than ten years after they settled in the wilderness, the first church in Tioga (afterward, the first church in Berkshire, and now the first church in Newark Valley), was formed. Mrs. Slosson, having been granted a letter of dismission from the church in Stockbridge, Oct. 2, 1803, was admitted to this new church, on Sunday after its organization, Nov. 20, 1803; she being the first one admitted. Mr. Slosson could not join with her, as he was still under censure of the Stockbridge church, and so remained until Capt. Whittlesey, on his death-bed, acknowledged the wrong which he had done to Slosson; asking pardon of him and of the church; on which the church sent to Slosson a letter of dismission, on which he joined the church in Berkshire, July 2, 1820. His troubles so wore upon him, that, at times, during the last years of his life, he was subject to mental derangement. His first log house (the bark-roofed shanty belonged to his son) stood where Dr. C.R. Heaton now lives. They were buried in the old burial ground in Berkshire, New York.

Enoch married Sarah ST. JOHN on 09 Aug 1757 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Sarah (daughter of Mark ST. JOHN and Hannah ?) was born about 1737 in Wilton, Connecticut; died on 10 Mar 1819 in Newark Valley, Tioga, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Lucinda SLOSSON was born on 08 Jan 1761 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; was christened in 22 feb1761 in Kent, Litchfield Co., Connecticut; died in Jun 1782 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
2. Enos SLOSSON was born on 24 May 1780 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 08 Sep 1819 in Lawrenceville, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania.
3. Sarah SLOSSON was born on 04 Mar 1764 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; was christened on 22 Apr 1764; died about 1783 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
4. Ezbon SLOSSON was born on 28 Jan 1769 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; was christened on 5 Feb 1769 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 02 Jun 1838 in Newark Valley, Tioga, New York, USA; was buried in Hope Cemetary, Newark Valley, Tioga Co., New York.
5. Jerusha SLOSSON was born in Nov 1774 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 05 Feb 1870 in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.
6. Electa SLOSSON was born on 05 Sep 1766 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 27 Jan 1770; was buried in Stockbridge Cemetery, Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts.
7. Ruth SLOSSON was born on 24 Aug 1777 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 30 Aug 1862 in Owego, Tioga Co., New York.
8. Mabel SLOSSON was born on 05 Oct 1758 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; died about 1835 in Cayuta or Spencer, New York.
9. 1 Electa SLOSSON was born on 03 Mar 1772 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; was christened on 10 May 1774 in Newark Valley, NY; died on 19 Nov 1862 in Union, (now Newark Valley), New York; was buried in Brown Cemetery, Berkshire, Massachusetts.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Nathaniel Slauson
• Occupation: Between 1776 and 1780; Tax Collector, Kent, Conn.

Notes:

Born probably at Bedford, Westchester County, NY. Moved to Stamford Connecticut with his parents about 1697. First to use name SLOSSON, although he was referred to a SLASON, SLAWSON and SLASSON. He was left a full orphan in 1706 and removed to Deerfield, Franklin County, Mass. Raised by his mother's relative. After his marriage to Margaret Belding they resided at Norwalk until 1739, when they became part of the original group of settlers at Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Interred in the family cemetery at Kent. He bought nine acres of land at Captain's Plain, in Norwalk, Conn., Feb. 24, 1720-1721; and five acres at Kent, in Norwalk, March 1, 1720-1721; and in each deed was described as of "Deerfield, Mass." He probable began his residence in Norwalk directly after buying the land; for he was called "of Norwalk," Nov. 16, 1721, when Samuel Belden gave him a deed of all of said Belden's right in the undivided lands in Norwalk, "in consideration of the love and good will which I have and do bear toward my loving cousin, Nathaniel Slawson of said Norwalk." He was chosen constable of Kent, Dec. 4, 1739; the town meeting was held at his house Sept. 1, 1740; and in 1744, he was a lister, and his own estate was valued at L55 10S. They joined the church in Kent, July 12, 1711.[Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

Moved to Stamford, CT with his parents about 1697. He was left a full orphan in 1706, and removed to Deerfield Franklyn Co., MA, where he was raised by his Mother's relatives. About 1717 or 1718 he returned to Connecticut, and resided in Norwalk, Fairfield County. Married 11 December 1719 at Deerfield to Margret Belding. They resided at Norwalk, mostly in the portion known as Wilton until 1739, when they became part of a group of original settlers at Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He died 8 Mar 1787. They are interred in the family cemetery at Kent, CT.
Nathaniel, after being orphaned, was brought up by Daniel Belding (1648-1731), who was undoubtedly related to his Mother. This is further substantiated by the fact that Daniel Belding had a sister, Susanna, and was therefore in all probability Nathaniel's uncle. Daniel Belding's son was William Belding, who married Margaret Arms, and their eldest child was Margaret Belding, who married Nathaniel. Nathaniel and his wife were, therefore, first cousins, once removed.
With Nathaniel, the SLOSSON spelling of the name is first used, with the
exception of his eldest children (daughters), all the dedcendents of Nathaniel
have used this spelling. His father's (Eleazer's) will mentioning him by name,
was proved under the name SLASON. His marriage record, on file in Deerfield,
gives his name as SLASSON. When he returned from Deerfield to Norwalk with his bride he purchased land on 1 Feb 1720/1 and made a further purchase on 1 Mar 1729/1. In both these deeds he was "NATHANIEL SLASON". On 16 Nov 1721, Samuel Belden (Belding) (for differences of spelling of this name see notes for Eleazer Slason) presented him with a deed for rights in land "in consideration of the love and good will I have and do bear toward my cousin, Nathaniel Slawson, of said Norwalk". This is particularly interesting for two reasons: first; the reference to his "cousin". Previous genealogist, failing to have the connection between Nathaniel's mother and the Belding family, interpred this to mean "cousin" as a result of his marriage to Margaret Belding. Actually, Samuel meant what he stated when he said "cousin", and it is somewhat far reasoning for him to be guilty of publicly stating his "love" for a cousin-in-law. Nor did the donor say "Nathaniel Slawson, husband of my cousin, Margaret Slawson", which would be the usual phraseology in those days of meticulous accuracy as attested by the many documents so worded that are on file for other families, as well as other branches of this family. On close scrutiny, there seems to be no question that Samuel Belden (Belding) was acknowledging the blood relation existing between himself and Nathaniel Slawson.
He bought 9 acres of land at Captain's Plain in Norwalk in 1720 or 1721, 5 acres in Kent; and on 11 Jun 1722 two parcels of land on E side of the E branch of Pimpsewaug River at Pimpsewaug, Norwalk, and on 14 Aug 1729, 1 1/2 acres from his father-in-law, William Belding adjoining his homestead in the Parish of Wilton which included the districts of Kent and Pimpsewaug, CT.
He and Margaret were members of the church at Wilton at the ordination of Rev. Wm. Gaylord 13 Feb 1732-3.
In the first division of lands at Kent in May, 1738, he drew lot #21 about 3
miles NE of Kent village, in the district called Flanders; and tradition says he
settled thereon about 1 Nov 1739. He was chosen constable of Kent 4 Dec 17339.
They joined the church at Kent 12 Jul 1741.

"George Slawson: An American Pioneer" by Harold D. Slosson - Born in Bedford, raised in Deerfield, Mass.; he moved in 1720 to Wilton and Norwalk, Conn.; next in 1739, becoming one of the original shareholders of Kent, Conn.

Nathaniel married Margaret BELDEN on 11 Dec 1719 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Margaret (daughter of William BELDEN and Margaret ARMS) was born on 10 Feb 1701 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Apr 1780 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; was buried in Good Hill Cemetery, Kent, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Belding; Also known as Margaret Belden

Notes:

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In 1704 the French and their Indian allies massacred English Settlers at
Deerfield, Massachusets.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Slason
• Fact: Selectman
• Birth: Abt 1641, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Notes:

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Eleazer became one of the original patentees of Bedford, Westchester County, New York, and resided there although he never gave up his holdings in Stamford, CT. He returned to Stamford about 1697, where he died in 1695/98(?). His will is dated 29 Apr 1691, and proved 22 Jul 1699.

Notes from New England Genealogy: (as published) Slawson, Eleazer, Stamford, son of George, had a fam. but the names are unkn.
(we have names in our records). George, Lynn 1637, rem to Sandwich, yet is not found among men able to bear arms in 1643: probably went to Stamford bef 1644, where were, 1669, propound for freem. he with s. Eleazer and John. He had a d. wh. m. John Gould, and these three ch seem to be all he had when his will was made. He d. 17 Feb 1695. John, Stamford, son of Eleazer m. 12 Nov 1663, Sarah, d. of William Tuttle of New Haven, had John b. 1664, Sarah, 1667: and Johnathon, 1670. She was killed 17 Nov 1676, with an axe, by her brother Benjamin Tuttle, who though probably insane, was executed for it, 13 Jun following. He married second wife Elizabeth Benedict, had Mary, Thomas, and perhaps more ch and d. 1706. One of the original patentees of Bedford, Westchester County, New York. Returned to Stamford about 1697, where they died.

On June 6, 1692, he testified in favor of the accused witch, Elizabeth CLAWSON, that he had lived near her as neighbors for many years, and always observed her to be a woman for peace and without malice.

"George Slawson : An American Pioneer" by Harold D. Slosson - Moved from his birthplace in Stamford to Westchester Co., NY, where in 1681 he became one of the original patentees of Bedford, New Yor,

Eleazer married Susanna BELDING in 1680 in Bedford, Westchester, New York. Susanna (daughter of William BELDEN and Thomasine (Tamsen) SHERWOOD) was born on 05 Nov 1651 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA; died in 1706 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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No actual marriage records seem to exist, although there is no questions that
her given name was Susanna, there has never previiously been an effort to
establish her maiden name as Belding. With direct proof lacking, this
conclusion has beeen reached by certain other corroborating data, which is
explained more fully under the note for her son, Nathaniel. It would appear from
the evidence available that she came to Bedford as a married woman, and that she
was a widow at the time of her marriage to Eleazer Slason. No record has been
found covering any previous marriage, and the compiler, although morally
convinced the statement is correct, does not submit it as a fact. William and
Thomasine Belding were among the early and prominent settlers of Deerfield, MA,
although the town was not settled until after Susanna Belding was born. There
is also no doubt that the Belding family of Deerfield and the Belden family of
Norwalk were one and the same family. The Deerfield records usually used the
Belding spelling, and these records make frequent references to the individuals
of the family who moved to Norwalk. The Norwalk records rarely spell the name
other than Belden, although the Belding spelling is known. Whenever the name
enters the records of Stamford there seems to be an unsettled quality to the
matter, and both spellings are used on occaision, apparently indiscriminately.
The Deerfield records show Susanna's birth date and connection to the family,
and trace the relationships mentioned in the note for son, Nathaniel.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Taken Prisoner by Indians
• Birth: 26 Dec 1671
• Military Service: Between 1703 and 1704; Sgt. Indian War

William married Margaret ARMS on 02 May 1700 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Margaret (daughter of William ARMS and Joanna HAWKS) was born on 06 Oct 1683 in Hatfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; died in 1780. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]