Resolved WATERMAN

Family/Spouse: Joanna ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mercy SMITH. Mercy (daughter of Philip SMITH and Waite WATERMAN) was born about 1738; died on 10 Mar 1820 in Greenville, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the "Descendants of Roger Williams, bk 1": Resolved represented Smithfield in the General Assembly at various times in 1739, 1740 and 1741. In 1733, he built the Greenville Tavern. His will disposed of various farms and other real estate and several "Black servnts...negro woman...negro man..serant Prince." Of Resolved and Lydia's nine children, six died in childhood and four in the year 1744.

Resolved married Lydia MATHEWSON on 20 Sep 1722 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Lydia (daughter of John MATHEWSON and Deliverance MALAVERY) was born on 07 Jun 1701 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died before 1746. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Resolved married Anne HARRIS about 1695. Anne (daughter of Andrew HARRIS and Mary TEW) was born on 12 Nov 1673 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Deliverance MALAVERY on 17 Nov 1698. Deliverance was born about 1682 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died about 1716. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[Hulett FTW from MC Scott.FTW]

[Matthewson.FTW]

[matt2.FTW]

[Br¯derbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #2329, Date of Import: 4 Jul 2000]

1. From Mathewson Gazette, Oct. 1983, Pg.25: "... He married Deliverance Malavery, Nov. 17, 1648, whom he obtained in the following manner: Having occasion to go to Boston, then the nearest place of trade to purchase groceries, he passed on his way a boiling spring, near a cottage, and being very dry, applied at the house for some water; a young woman came out with a pitcher, like Rebecca of old, and gave him to drink. Returning home, he happened to be again dry at the same place, called, and was supplied. Thus acquaintance thus providentially commenced, ripened into marriage some year or two afterwards."[matt3.FTW]

[Br¯derbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #2329, Date of Import: 4 Jul 2000]

1. From Mathewson Gazette, Oct. 1983, Pg.25: "... He married Deliverance Malavery, Nov. 17, 1648, whom he obtained in the following manner: Having occasion to go to Boston, then the nearest place of trade to purchase groceries, he passed on his way a boiling spring, near a cottage, and being very dry, applied at the house for some water; a young woman came out with a pitcher, like Rebecca of old, and gave him to drink. Returning home, he happened to be again dry at the same place, called, and was supplied. Thus acquaintance thus providentially commenced, ripened into marriage some year or two afterwards."[matt4.FTW]

[Br¯derbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #2329, Date of Import: 4 Jul 2000]

1. From Mathewson Gazette, Oct. 1983, Pg.25: "... He married Deliverance Malavery, Nov. 17, 1648, whom he obtained in the following manner: Having occasion to go to Boston, then the nearest place of trade to purchase groceries, he passed on his way a boiling spring, near a cottage, and being very dry, applied at the house for some water; a young woman came out with a pitcher, like Rebecca of old, and gave him to drink. Returning home, he happened to be again dry at the same place, called, and was supplied. Thus acquaintance thus providentially commenced, ripened into marriage some year or two afterwards."[field1.FTW]

1. From Mathewson Gazette, Oct. 1983, Pg.25: "... He married Deliverance Malavery, Nov. 17, 1648, whom he obtained in the following manner: Having occasion to go to Boston, then the nearest place of trade to purchase groceries, he passed on his way a boiling spring, near a cottage, and being very dry, applied at the house for some water; a young woman came out with a pitcher, like Rebecca of old, and gave him to drink. Returning home, he happened to be again dry at the same place, called, and was
supplied. Thus acquaintance thus providentially commenced, ripened into marriage some year or two afterwards."[angell1.FTW]

[Br¯derbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #2329, Date of Import: 18 Jul 2000]

1. From Mathewson Gazette, Oct. 1983, Pg.25: "... He married Deliverance Malavery, Nov. 17, 1648, whom he obtained in the following manner: Having occasion to go to Boston, then the nearest place of trade to purchase groceries, he passed on his way a boiling spring, near a cottage, and being very dry, applied at the house for some water; a young woman came out with a pitcher, like Rebecca of old, and gave him to drink. Returning home, he happened to be again dry at the same place, called, and was supplied. Thus acquaintance thus providentially commenced, ripened into marriage some year or two afterwards."

Resolved married Mercy WILLIAMS in 1659. Mercy (daughter of Roger WILLIAMS and Mary BARNARD) was born on 15 Jul 1640 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died after 1705. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Son of William and Susannah Harris

Andrew married Mary TEW on 8 Dec 1670. Mary (daughter of Richard TEW and Mary CLARKE) was born on 12 Aug 1647; died after 1689. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[Hulett FTW from MC Scott.FTW]

USGenWeb: Windham Co, CT

MATHEWSON FAMILY: PHILIP MATHEWSON & ARNOLD FENNER BIOGRAPHY AS RECORDED IN: COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF TOLLAND AND WINDHAM COUNTIES CONNECTICUT.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS AND OF MANY OF THE EARLY SETTLED FAMILIES.
PUBLISHER: J.H.BEERS & CO., CHICAGO; 1903 P. 444 & 445
MATHEWSON FAMILY. This family of whom Philip Mathewson, of Central Village, Windham county, is a most worthy representative, is one of the oldest in New England, and traces its line to (I) James Mathewson, who came from England to the Colonies, and located at Plymouth, Mass. In 1635 he accompanied Roger Williams and his party to Providence, R.I., where he afterward made his home. He died in 1682. His wife, Hannah Field, daughter of John Field, died in 1703. Their children were: Ruth, James (1666), John, Isabel, Thomas, Lydia, Zachariah, Mary and Daniel. (remainder deleted see http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/mathewsonfamilyandarnol dfenner.html )
submitted by Linda D. Pingel ? great-great granddaughter of Cyrus White of Rockville, Ct.
*************
Rhode Island Death Records
Name: James Mathewson
Kin 1: Nathan Mathews
Kin 2: Marcy Mason
Date: 03 Dec 1682

[Br¯derbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #2329, Date of Import: 4 Jul 2000]

1. Early settler of Providence, R.I. & bought land about 1658*, & lived there til his death. Arrived 22 years after Roger Williams, the first settler.May have first been at Plymouth, Mass, then went to R.I. to avoid religious persecution! Was of Scottish descent, and came to the colonys by way of Ireland.
* From "Early Records of the Town of Providence" , Vol.2, page 21:
" Thomas Angell of Pridence sold unto James Mattason a fiue acre lott lieng on the East Side of the land which Thomas Clement now liueth upon bounded on the East with the land of Benedick* Arnold on the North with the Sea as is manifested by deede under his hand."
*This "Benedick" is Benedict Arnold Great Grandfather of the "traitor" Benedict Arnold.

2. Swore allegance to King Charles II in May 1666, according to A Genealogical Dictionary of First Settlers Of New England, showing Three Generations of Those Who Came Before May 1692, on the basis of Farmer's Register, Volume III, Baltimore- Genealogical Publishing Company- 1969, page 177.

3. According to Directory of the Ancestral Heads of New England Families 1620-1700, Compiled by Frank R. Holmes, Baltimore- Genealogical Publishing Company-1964; James settled at Providence, R.I., 1658.

4. Much of the information in the Mathewson line is from: A MATHEWSON LINEAGE including The Descendants of John And Lois (HICKS) Mathewson, copyrighted 1941 by Louie C. Mathewson, and copies may be purchased from THE WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.

5. Much information for the Mathewson's also came from many issues of the MATHEWSON GAZETTE, a Mathewson Clan Newsletter, published quarterly at the Editorial Office, 1511 West Myrtle Avenue, Visalia, California 93277, Editor : Carole Emma Mathewson. From pg 23, Oct. 1983: "I will refer to an old tradition of how four brothers came to Nova Scotia [about 1640], and that two remained and two came here, first to Plymouth and then to Providence-- and Roger Williams and his company granted to James Matheson [NOTE SPELLING] a house lot ' among ye rest of ye neighbors' at Bailiff's Cove, and to Francis Matteson [NOTE SPELLING] a house lot at Ship's Cove. This was in 1657."

6. Boston was the nearest place of trade for those living in Providence. Providence was destroyed during "King Philips War" in 1676, save three houses.

7. This Family Tree has been prepared by Brian Alvin Diebold, 21045 Melody Court, Foresthill, Ca. 95631-9704, Phone # (916) 367-2006. If there are mistakes or omissions in this effort please contact me.

In 1658 Jan 27 he bought of Thomas Angell 5 acres on east side of Thomas Clemence land. In 1665 Feb 19, he had lot 92 in a division of lands. In 1668 Feb 24, he bought of John Brown and wife Mary 5 Acres S.W. side of Nanasqiatucket River. In 1679 Jul 1, Taxed 5 shillings. 1680 was Deputy. Will proved 1682 Oct 17. " wife Hannah to son James 120 acres. To son Thomas 41 acres. To all sons equally my share of land beyond seven mile line. To son zachariah and child unborn if it be a son in my house and certain land, but if it be a daughter then all to remain to son Jachariah. To wife all removable goods and cattle at her disposal for daughters. Inventory - 85 pounds 10 shillings Vig 20 loads proveden Indian and English corn. Household goods. Cattle and swine f 65.100"

James married Hannah FIELD in 1660. Hannah (daughter of Hon. John FIELD and ? UNKNOWN) died in 1703. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]