Elizabeth CASON

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• Fact: Daughter of Robert Cason and Prudence Hammond

Elizabeth married Thomas HAMMOND on 12 Nov 1623 in Lavenham, England. Thomas was born in England; was christened on 2 Sep 1603 in Melford, County of Suffolk, England; died in 1675. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas was a farmer on the estate left him by his father.

But few papers appear in the settlement of the estate, (Middlesex Probate No. 7160 1/2) there being only the inventory and a petition for the appointment of his widow as administratrix as noted below.....

Elizabeth hamond, his relict, widd. is granted adm. shee giveling bond as ye law pvides and shee attested this Invent. on oath 1-2-79

Nother further could be learned about his sons, Nathaniel and John.

There are some indications that John may have married and left descendants, as there are some of the name in later generations who cannot be accounted for on any other theory.

Thomas married Elizabeth STEDMAN on 17 Dec 1662. Elizabeth died in 1715 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married George WOODWARD on 17 Aug 1659 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. George (son of Richard WOODWARD and Rose ?) was born in 1619 in St. Botolph, Billingsgate, England; died on 31 May 1676 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Samuel TRUESDALE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nathaniel STEDMAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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An ancient note book kept by nathaniel hammond, Jr., is still in existence and is no (1902) in possession of a descendant, Mr. George Warren hammond, of yarmouthville, Me. it contains many valuable records relating to early Newton families and is relied upon to prove, without a question of doubt, who his mother really was. So much doubt has been entertained on this point in the past that the author has taken pains to copy a few entries from this very interesting and ancient book. the following are among the earlier entries and may be taken to prove the connection conclusively. Under date of Feb. 23, 1711-12, the entry is as follows:

Then reckoned with my unkol, Joseph Griffin, and paid for his son's work, the year ending June 12, 1711.

There is also an entry of money paid to Benjamin Griffin, probably the son.

August 1, 1712, Paid to my onkel, Joseph Griffin, four pounds.

May 25, 1713, then reckoned with my unkol, Joseph Griffin; due to him ten pounds, seven shillings.......

May 6, 1702, nathaniel and Thomas Hammond, Samuel Truesdale and Elizabeth, his wife, Samuel Prentice and Esther, his wife, mary and Sarah Hammond, children of Nathaniel Hammond, late of Newton, agreed that the share of their sister, Hannah, deceased, in her minority, should go to their brother, Thomas. In this agreement they mention "Mary Williams, our mother, widow of our father, Nathaniel Hammond."

Nathaniel married Mary GRIFFIN about 1670. Mary (daughter of Richard GRIFFIN and Mary ?) was born about 1650; was christened on 17 May 1657 in Roxbury, Massachusetts; died on 13 Oct 1732; was buried in Eliot Cemetery, Roxbury, Massachusetts . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Thomas CHAMBERLAIN on 18 Apr 1682. Thomas was born on 20 Feb 1658/9; died in 1724 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jackson's history of Newton and Bond's history of Watertown both give the date of his death as "March 15, 1738, aged 72 years," but an examination of Middlesex Probate Records shows that adm. was granted on his estate in 1720, and that a bond was given July 14, 1721, signed by Caleb Hammond, Ebenezer Hammond and nathaniel Hammond. the estate appears to have been held until Feb. 24, 1755, when it was appraised by Deacon John Stone and Thomas Greenwood and commissioners appointed to divide the property. the commissioners, Thomas Greenwood, John Stone and James Ward, reported to the court under date of March 18, 1755.

"Having thus perfected the Inventory we are of the opinion that to distribute the same will be predudicial to the whole. We have therefore set the whole of the forgoing pieces of land and part of the dwelling house on John Hammond, said deceast oldest son, in paying the Thomas Hammond, Caleb hammond, Mehitable Petty, the wife of James Petty, and mary Benjamin, the wife of Samuel Benjamin, four of said deceased children, as also the heirs of legal representatives of the children of Samuel Hammond deceast, as your Honor shall order." (Middlesex Probate No. 7161.)

Thomas was at one time a Selectman in Newton. He was a Farmer and the owner of considerable land there.

Thomas married Mehitable VERY on 15 Jun 1693. Mehitable died in 1704. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary BACON on 8 Aug 1705. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was a farmer in Newton, Mass. Adm. on his estate was granted to his widow, Ann, in 1715, and she was appointed guardian of children; Josiah, in his 20th year; Elizabeth, in her 17th year; Jonathan, in his 15th year.

These three of their own accord; and by special appointment of the judge of Elijah, in his 8th year; and Esther, in her 11th year. Appraisers on the estate: John Staples, John Spring, Thomas Hammond, Nathaniel Hammond and William Trowbridge. (Middlesex Probate No. 7150.) Widow, Ann, left a will dated 1719.

Isaac married Ann KENRICK on 7 Dec 1692. Ann was born on 3 Jul 1672; died in 1719. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was a Selectman in Newton in 1741.

His will, (Middlesex Probate, No. 7143) dated May 1, 1760, gives to wife, Hannah, household goods, except those given to daughter, Patience Hammond, all corn and grain in house at time of his decease, use of two cows to be kept for her on homestead, one third of all grain and produce of the farm from year to year, "also my Riding Chair" and disposal of a horse to be kept on farm for her, cider, apples and firewood to be cut and laid at her door. "I give her the liberty to have a swine to go and feed about my house during her natural life." Also use of part of house.
To son, Eleazer Hammond, and his heirs, L5.
To daughter, Hannah Green, L13.
To daughter, Abigail Harrington, L 14, 15s.
To daughter, Patience Hammond, largest brass kettle, one brass skillet, one ironpot, one iron kettle, one pair hand irons, an iron trammel, one pair tongs, one fire shovel and L70.
To daughter, Susannah Fulham, L13.
To daughter, Lydia Hammond, L. 13.
To grandson, Richard Roberts, L2, 13s, 4d.
To son, Ephraim Hammond, residue of estate.
Son, Ephraim, sole executor.

Signed with his X mark and a seal.
Witnesses, Jonas Meriam, Ephraim Ward and thomas Greenwood.

Nov. 20, 1760, certificat of Richard Harrington and Francis Fulham that they are satisfied with the provisions of the will.
Nov. 29, 1760, citation of Hannah Green, Patience Hammond, John Hammond and his wife, Lydia, signed by Ephraim Hammond.
Dec. 1, 1760, satisfaction of dau. Hannah, signed with her X mark. Bond of Ephraim Hammond with John Clarke and Eleazer Chamberlain as sureties.

Eleazer married Hannah HARRINGTON on 29 Apr 1703 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Hannah was born on 09 Aug 1682 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; died in 1775. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Lydia BROWN on 31 Dec 1686. Lydia was born on 11 Nov 1663 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; died after 1711. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact: Daughter of George Woodward and Elizabeth Hammond

Elizabeth married Samuel EDDY on 7 Dec 1693. Samuel (son of Samuel EDDY and Sarah MEADE) was born on 4 Jun 1668 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Prob. 6 Aug 1746 in Oxford, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married John EDDY on 6 Jul 1693 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. John (son of Samuel EDDY and Sarah MEADE) was born prob about 1666; died on 26 Jul 1694 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Isaiah WHITNEY in prob 1695. Isaiah (son of Thomas WHITNEY and Mary KEDALL/KETTLE) was born on 16 Sep 1671 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; died on 1 Jan 1711/12 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: 26 Jan 1678/9, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts

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Nathaniel's will, (Middlesex Probate, No. 7157) dated march 31, 1749; proved A;pril 10, 1749, gives to wife, Margaret, part of his house to live in, a horse to ride, corn, grain, cider, apples and firewood for her use, one cow and L40 a year so long as she remains a widow.

To son, Nathaniel, L35 and the household furniture.
To son, Jonas, L31-5-0 in addition to what he has already had.
To son, Ebenezer, L49.
To grandson, Ebenezer Cheney, L30.
To grand0daughter, margaret Cheney, dau., Keziah Parker, and dau., Eleanor Fuller, L20 each.
To five sons, Nathaniel, Jonas, Ebenezer, Benjamin and David, his wearing apparel, to be divided equally.

Witnesses:
John Stone, Thomas Hammond, Thomas Greenwood

Family/Spouse: Mary HYDE. Mary (daughter of John HYDE and Hannah JACKSON) was born on 7 Feb 1684/5 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; died on 7 Feb 1710 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married Margaret STONE on 31 Jan 1711. Margaret (daughter of Hon. Ebenezer STONE and Margaret TROWBRIDGE) was born on 01 Aug 1688; died in 1776 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Samuel TRUESDALE, Jr. about 1705. Samuel was born on 13 Oct 1675 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; died in 1753. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther married Samuel PRENTICE in 1701. Samuel (son of Thomas PRENTICE and Sarah STANTON) was born in 1680; died on 24 Apr 1728 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther married Capt Christopher AVERY on 01 Jan 1734/5 in North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. Christopher (son of James AVERY, Jr. and Deborah STALLYON) was born on 23 Jan 1679/80 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA; was christened on 28 Feb 1679/80 in 1st Church of New London, New London Co., Connecticut; died on 20 Jan 1753 in Groton, New London Co., Connecticut; was buried in Christopher Avery Cemetery, Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Little can be learned about his military service, but he probably acquired his title of Lieutenant by service in a local militia company, as the only record found of his service is on the Muster Roll, sworn to Nov. 2, 1748, in His Majesty's service, under command of Capt. John Cutting. Entered service Sept. 24; served until Sept. 26. Length of service three days. the company consisted of a troop of horse called out on an alarm at Boston. (Mass. Arch. Muster Rolls, Vol. 92, p. 38).

Both Jackson and Bond give him four children by his second wife, but this is an error, as these children are not mentioned in either his will or that of his widow, Anna, and they were undoubtedly the children of Thomas Hammond, Jr., and Ann Farley, his wife. His will is found in Middlesex Probate, No. 7162. Will dated Jan. 22, 1747-8; Probated March 26, 1753.

It. To Anna, beloved wife, estate she brought me at marriage, and the sum of L50. She to be maintained by my son, Joseph, for one year after my death.

It. Books to be equally divided amongst my children.

It. My land in "Pomphrit" to be divided amongst all of my children; son Joseph, to have two-eights part thereof, the remainder to be equally divided between six daughters.

It. To 6 daughters, Sarah Parker, Elizabeth Mill, Eunice Parker, Martha Hammond and Hannah Hammond, 1 gold necklace, 2 gold rings, 1 silver cup, 3 silver spoons, 1 silver snuff box, and a silver chain for "sizers," to be divided equally.

It. To daus., Martha, hannah and esther, all household goods except books.

It. To dau., Sarah Parker, L35, besides what she has already had. to daus., Elizabeth miller and Eunice Parker, the same.

It. To daus., martha, hannah and Esther, L75 each.

It Son, Joseph, all the residue of estate.

Names Thomas Greenwood and son, Joseph, Exec.

Thomas married Sarah GRIFFIN on 30 Dec 1714. Sarah (daughter of Joseph GRIFFIN and Sarah DEVOTION) was born on 19 Jul 1690 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Sep 1732 in Newton, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Anna LONGLEY on 23 May 1734. Anna was born in 1707; died in Mar 1758. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James PETTY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John was a farmer in Newton. He bought of Rev. jared Eliot, of Conn., 370 acres of Gov. Hayne's farm in Newton in 1746, for which he paid oe600.

His will, (Middlesex Probate, No. 7152) dated March 25, 1763, proved June 27, 1763, gives to wife, Margaret, one third of estate "before any of my debts are paid," his executor to sell the remainder of the estate and pay all just debts and funeral expenses, the overplus, if not over oe40, to be equally divided between sons, Joshua and Enoch, and dau., Abigail Hammond. If there be more than oe40, the overplus to be divided between children, Joshua, Daniel, Samuel, Enoch, Margaret Merean, Anna Winchester and Abigail Hammond. To Joshua, Enoch and Abigail oe80 each after the decease of his wife.

"I have already given to sons, John and Abijah Hammond, their full shares and for that reason they are to have nothing more." "My children, Daniel, Samuel, Margaret and Anna have already received the most of their portions." Son, Joshua, exectutor. The signature is in a very unsteady hand. Witnesses Samuel Wilson, Thomas Fisk and Abr. Fuller.

Inventory of real estate: House and piece of land on northerly side of "County Way," containing 78 1/2 acres, bounded E. by Norman Clark and Ebenezer Parker, S. by "County Way," W. and N. by lands of Ebenezer Davis, oses White and Andrew Sever; barn and land on south side of "County Way," bounded E. by Norman Clark, Joshua Murdock and Ephraim War, S. by "Town Way," W. and N. by "County Way." oe667-1-8. Considerable personal estate, including household furniture, farming tools, stock, etc.

John married Margaret WILSON on 11 Dec 1718. Margaret was born on 28 Aug 1699 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; died in 1788 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas went to Connecticut with his brother, Caleb, locating first in the town of Lebanon, New London Co.

"Thomas Hammond, of Newtown, County of Middlesex, Province of Massachusetts Bay," purchased land in Lebanon, Oct. 30, 1721. (Lebanon Town records, Vol. 3, p. 325) Thomas Hammond, then of Lebanon, sold land there June 7, 1722.( Lebanon Town Records, Vol. 3, p. 437.) His marriage or the births of any of his children do not appear on Lebanon records, which are very incomplete in vital statistics. It is not known how long he remained in Lebanon or where he went from there.

The next records of him which have been found are in the town of Wethersfield, Conn., and consist merely of the records of births of the two children of Thomas and Jane Hammond given below. These were probably younger children, but no records of older children have been found. the next record found is in Torrington, Conn., where Thomas Hammond and several others from Wethersfield purchased a tract of land and erected a mill and a tannery in 1739. (See History of Torrington, Conn.)

No further record has been found of this family, but there were Hammonds in Torrington, perhaps his descendants, until within recent years. it is believed that his son, Thomas, who was born in Wethersfield, is the same Thomas Hammond who sold mill property in Connecticut and removed his family to the Shakers at harvard, Mass. but who died while settling up his property preparatory to joining them himself.

This Thomas made a provision that any of his children who desired to leave the Shakers should be allowed todo so on coming of age, and should be paid $100 each from the funds which he turned over to the community. A son Thomas did leave them and lived later in Shirley, Mass., where he died, leaving a numerous family. the connection is not fully proven, but there is so much circumstantial evidence that these families are given in this work as descendants of Thomas Hammond, of Wethersfield and Torrington, Conn.

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

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He settled in Norwich, Conn., at the time of his marriage and remained there until 1734, when he removed to Windham, Conn., and remained there until 1740 or after, when he returned to Norwich.

The records of the town of Franklin, Conn., show that Caleb hammond united with the Congregational Church there, by profession, May 7, 1731. he lived at one time in the town of Scotland, Conn. "Caleb Hammond, of Newtown, County of Middlesex, Province of Massachusetts Bay," bought land in Lebanon, Conn., Feb. 1, 1723. (Lebanon Town records, Vol. 3, p. 438.) Caleb Hammond, then of Lebanon, bought more land there May 12, 1724. (Lebanon Town Records, Vol. 3, p. 539.) He bought more land there Jan. 6, 1729. (Ibit, Vol. 3, p. 559). He sold land there May 25, 1726. (Ibid, Vol. 4, p. 6)

Caleb married Mary BREWSTER on 21 Nov 1723 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA. Mary was born in May 1703 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA; died after 17 Jul 1760 in Prob Norwich, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Samuel BENJAMIN on 28 Nov 1723. Samuel was born on 30 Jan 1695/96. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Samuel Hammond probably held residence in Newton, although his death occurred in Boston, as his estate was settled as of Newton. The settlement of his estate is recorded in Middlesex Probate, No. 7,158. Administration on the estate of Samuel Hammond, late of Newton, was granted to the widow, Eunice Hammond, Nov. 1, 1736, and her bond, with Samuel Benjamin and David Sanger as sureties, was filed. Inventory of the estate of John Spring, Nathaniel Hammond and thomas Hammond was field Nov. 12, 1736. Amount, L100-14-2.

The bond of Robert Prentice, weaver, with Joshua Hammond as surety as guardian of Isaiah Hammond in his 20th year, son of Samuel Hammond, deceased, was filed Feb. 24, 1755. The bond is witnessed by Andrew Boardman and Mary Hammond.

Samuel married Eunice BACON on 31 Dec 1730 in Woodstock, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bartholomew GREEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Eleazer married Margaret WALBRIDGE on 15 May 1731. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married Richard HARRINGTON on 28 Oct 1731. Richard was born on 26 Sep 1707. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patience married Eleazer CHAMBERLAIN on 30 Apr 1761. Eleazer was christened on 10 Dec 1721 in Brookline, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ephraim married Martha STEEL in 1741. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susanna married Francis FULHAM, Jr. on 4 Dec 1740. Francis was born on 20 Mar 1716/17. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married John HAMMOND in 1745 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. John (son of John HAMMOND and Margaret WILSON) was born on 25 Sep 1719 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the early part of his life he lived in Watertown where he was much interested in the church. The records state that on Apr. 24, 1732 Ebenezer Eddy had a side gallery pew in the meeting house in the East Precinct in Watertown. In the latter part of his life, he moved to Oxford where two of his brothers were already living. He settled at Elliott Mill Place. He was a soldier in the French and Indian War.

From the Worcester Probate Records (18705) it is learned that Ebenezer left a wife Ruth, who refused to administer his estate and desired that her son Thomas Eddy be appointed in her place. The children mentioned are eldest son Thomas Eddy; son Abel and dau. Sarah Gleason, wife of Joseph Gleason; dau. Tabitha Towne, wife of Samuel Towne; dau. Eunice and two minor daughters Jemima and Ruth, who whose John Hart for their guardian. He was the husband of their cousin, Ruth Eddy. On Jan. 18, 1769, Thomas was made administrator and about a year later, on Feb. 1, 1770, he bought the rights to the property from all his brothers an sisters, thereby owning the property in common with his mother who still kept her thirds.

Ebenezer Eddy settled the estate of his brother-in-law, Jonas Ward, on May 1748, at Oxford, Mass. He charged for a journey which he was obliged to make to "Exeter and Portsmouth to collect, wages due to Mr. War." From his father-in-law, Eleazer Ward, he received interest in a grist-mill in Oxford (Ward Gen.)

Ebenezer married Ruth WARD on 4 Apr 1737 in Oxford, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of Eleazer WARD and Deliverance TROWBRIDGE) was born on 19 May 1710 in Newton, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Abigail BILLINGS before 1728. Abigail (daughter of Ebenezer BILLINGS, Jr. and Phebe DENISON) was born on 01 Mar 1706/7 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut; died on 30 Oct 1789. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Mary WHEELER on 10 Nov 1725. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace married Josiah GRANT on 30 Nov 1721 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. Josiah (son of Josiah GRANT and Rebecca MINER) was born on 17 Jun 1697 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 30 Apr 1733 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John BREED, Jr. on 14 Oct 1725 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. John (son of John BREED and Mercy PALMER) was born on 26 Jan 1700 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonas married Lucy DENISON on 29 Nov 1733 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. Lucy (daughter of Dea. Daniel DENISON and Mary STANTON) was born on 13 Oct 1714 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther married Christopher PALMER on 27 Oct 1731. Christopher (son of George PALMER and Hannah PALMER) was born on 13 Feb 1712 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eunice married Christopher AVERY on 10 Sep 1735 in Groton, New London, Co., Connecticut. Christopher (son of Capt Christopher AVERY and Abigail PARKE) was born on 16 Nov 1709 in Groton, New London Co., Connecticut; died on 02 Jul 1778 in Ledyard, New London Co., Connecticut; was buried in Allyn Burying Ground, Ledyard New London Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Elizabeth BALDWIN on 1 Feb 1744 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut. Elizabeth (daughter of Sylvester BALDWIN and Lydia MINOR) was born on 6 Jul 1725 in Stonington, New London Co. Connecticut; died on 21 Dec 1777. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Prudence DENISON on 09 Dec 1779 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. Prudence (daughter of Dea. Daniel DENISON and Mary STANTON) was born on 27 Jan 1718 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 11 Feb 1812. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Eliphal NOYES on 07 Apr 1743 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. Eliphal (daughter of Dr. James NOYES, III and Ann SANFORD) was born on 17 Apr 1717 in Westerly, Rhode Island; was christened on 22 Jun 1717. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]