Joseph DEMING

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"Deming Genealogy": Joseph Deming was a farmer of Wethersfield until 1769, when he bought land in Berkshire Co., Mass., and soon afterwards removed to the new settlement at Williamstown, together with his sons, Aaron and Titus. It is probable that his wife survived him, as she is mentioned in his will of 9 apr 1782. the father and his sons were diligent and thrifty, and acquired land from time to time, which was retained by their descendants for three generations. The old house, built by the father soon after he came to Williamstown, was standing until 1876, when it was destroyed by fire. At a point where the farm adjoins Hancock brook there was a small mill privilege, which was utilized by the family for manufacturing purposes for many years.

Joseph married Elizabeth FRANCIS on 8 Jan 1736 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth was born on 18 Jan 1717 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Martin WHITTLESEY on 27 Nov 1760. Martin (son of Eliphalet WHITTLESEY and Dorothy KELLOGG) was born on 5 Oct 1737 in Newington, Connecticut; died on 29 May 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Deming Genealogy": Francis Deming did not follow his father and brothers in their emigration to Massachusetts, but spent his life on his farm in Newington. In the church of that parish, he was an active member, and frequently held positions of trust. He appears to have seen service in the French War, in 1758, from May 4th to Nov 8th.

Francis married Mary CAMP on 13 Jul 1762 in Newington, Connecticut. Mary (daughter of John CAMP and Penelope DEMING) was born on 10 Dec 1740; died on 19 Aug 1782 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Elizabeth CHURCHILL on 21 Aug 1783 in Newington, Connecticut. Elizabeth was born in abt. 1754; died on 31 Dec 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Deming Genealogy": Aaron Deming moved from Wethersfield, Conn. to Williamstown, Mass., in may 1769, and there, with his father and brother Titus bought 200 acres of land at $1.88 an acre. While they were clearing this land they all lived together in a temporary log house, but soon were able to build a larger house, where the father Joseph lived and died, and which was afterwards occupied by Aaron, who inherited by his father's will, the northern part of the farm. It appears that Aaron was unmarried when he came to Williamstown, and returned to Newington for his wife. He served in the revolution as a private in Capt. Samuel Clark's co. Col Benj. Simond's reg., enlisted 14 Aug 1777, discharged 21 Aug 1777, having in the meantime take part in the battle 16 Aug. at Wallumsick near Bennington, Vt. Late in the war he was one of a party to convoy provisions to the army. In his old age his sons Salmon and Joseph managed his farm for him.

Aaron married Lydia STODDARD on 14 Nov 1771 in Newtington, Connecticut. Lydia (daughter of Thomas STODDARD and Mary CAMP) was born on 8 Aug 1750; died on 15 Mar 1821. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ezekiel BLAIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Deming Genealogy": Titus Deming was only nine years old when his father took him to Massachusetts, but as soon as he was able to do so, he helped in clearing and working the farm which had become the new home of the family. In later years he took care of the southern half of the farm, and this passed into his possession at the death of his father. He was a private in Capt. Samuel Clark's Co. Col John Brown's Reg. from 30 June to 21 July 1777, being in the expedition which marched to Ft. Ann. About 1816 he moved to Henrietta, NY, where he lived until his death.

Family/Spouse: Sibyl JEFFORDS. Sibyl was born on 15 Feb 1763; died on 22 Apr 1844. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]