Nathaniel SLOSSON, II

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• Birth: Apr 1764, Kent, Litchfield County,Connecticut

Notes:

Excerpt from "History of Broome County, New York": Moses Delano and Nathaniel Slosson are said to have been the first settlers in the vicinity of East Maine. They located there about the beginning of the present century, and were followed by Samuel Stone and Heman Payne in 1816, and by William Hogg in 1836.

Family/Spouse: Eunice SISSON. Eunice was born about 1766; died on 22 Feb 1804 in Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts; was buried in Cone Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Anson Seymour SLOSSON was born on 01 Oct 1796 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; died on 10 Mar 1861 in Maine, Broome County, New York; was buried in Maine Cemetery, Maine, Broome Co., New York.
2. Truman SLOSSON was born on 23 Aug 1798 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; died in Bloomfield, NY?.
3. William S. SLOSSON was born on 22 Jul 1800 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA.
4. Dr. Franklin Sisson SLOSSON was born on 08 Dec 1802 in Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1886 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Highland Hills, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.

Nathaniel married Rhoda JUDD in Oct 1805. Rhoda (daughter of Ozias JUDD and Sarah WILSON) was born on 19 Jan 1775; died on 15 Aug 1857 in Maine, Broome County, New York; was buried in Maine Village Cemetery, Maine Broome Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. 3 Sarah Judd SLOSSON was born on 24 Oct 1810 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 07 Feb 1826 in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts; was buried in Maine Village Cemetery, Maine Broome Co., New York.
2. 2 Daniel SLOSSON was born on 31 Aug 1812 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 24 Aug 1853 in Scranton, Pennsylvania; was buried in Maine Village Cemetery, Maine Broome Co., New York.
3. Ozias Judd SLOSSON was born on 23 Jul 1807 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1862 in Newark Valley, Tioga, New York, USA; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Newark Valley, Tioga Co., New York.
4. 2 John SLOSSON was born on 13 Jan 1817 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 14 Jan 1817 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; was buried in Maine Village Cemetery, Maine Broome Co., New York.
5. Grove SLOSSON was born on 06 Aug 1815 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 14 Apr 1816; was buried in Maine Village Cemetery, Maine Broome Co., New York.
6. Henry Belden SLOSSON was born on 30 Nov 1808 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died on 08 Jan 1864 in Oswego, Tioga Co., New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Owego, Tioga Co., New York.

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• Religion: Oct 1785; Joined the Church in Richmond, Mass.
• Census: 1790, Richmond, Berkshire Co., Mass.

Notes:

Note from "Slosson Genealogy": Daniel built the "Caswell house," in Kent, and from there moved to Richmond, Mass.

"George Slawson" by Harold D. Slosson: Finally news came to Daniel and Keziah that the General Court of Massachusetts had opened for colonization the western part of that state. The area lay just north of them; it was the opportunity they were looking for. the expression "Western Fever," according to one reference, actually originated in Kent, Connecticut. In any event, Daniel contrated it, and in the next year, 1762, the Slossons were again on the migration trail. The specific place of interest to Daniel and Keziah was about midway in western Massachusetts between Connecticut and Vermont, and close to the New York State line. Actually, it was only some fifty miles north of Kent......
Transportation in Colonial days, however, was a real problem. Perhaps at that early day there may have been some kind of a wagon road in the Housatonic River Valley extending for a ways north of Kent. The Slossons' final destination, however, was off the river course, in a primitive and heavily forested area.
It is believed that the Slossons went northward on horseback, pack-train fashion, perhaps driving some stock before them. Most probably it was a three-day journey, with rivers to ford, hills to climb, and forests to ride through, requiring at least two nights of camping out on the way. At night, after their horses were fed and hobbled to keep them from straying, the Slossons ate supper around a lively campfire. Thereafter, with strts as their lamplight, trees as their cover, and pine needles as their mattress, they rolled into blankets for some sound sleep. Early the following morning they would push farther into the forest.
It might also be mentioned that now going through Kent is a footpath - ossibly following an old Indian course - Called the Appalachian Trail, or in some places the "Long trail." Starting in southern United States, it extends some 2000 miles north, almost to the Canadian border. But even this long trail couldn't finally help Daniel and Keziah, since - as before indicated - they eventually would diverge westerly from the trail's north-easterly course......
Daniel's next younger brother, John, and his wife, Hannah, decided to go to this new land also, taking with them their two-year-old daughter, Aldine. Daniel, now the leader, and his wife, Keziah, had with them daughter Eunice, perhaps six years old; their son Jehiel, about three; and Anna, a babe in arms of less than one year.
Finally, the Slossons reached a clearing, the start of a settlement then called Mt. Ephraim, now the present town of Richmond. No grand group of greeters awaited them to point out their allotted land, since at tht time there were screly more than a dozen white men in this immediate area. Captain Micah Mudge and his family came in 1760, and a few more families arrived in 1761. And now the Slossons were the first to arrive in 1762. Not until 1765, after more settlers were there, was the town actually established. Thus the Slossons were among the very first settlers in this section of the Berkshire Hills which had been purchases from the Indians.
In those pioneer days, much political organizing had to be done with the Slossons doing their share. For example, John Slosson is listed on the committee to oversee the construction of the town meetinghouse, a stout, well-built building. It is believed this structure, in excellent repair - including a good coat of white paint - stands to this day. John was also the town clerk for a time, it has been reported.
"Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War": Vol. 14, p. 307 -
SLOSSON, DANIEL. Private, Lieut. Jabes Colt's Co., Col. rosseter's detachment of Berkshire Co. militia; entered service Jul 17, 1777; discharged July 27, 1777; service 11 days, at the Northward; roll dated Richmond; also Capt. Aaron Rowley's Co.; Col. David Rosseter's detachment of Berkshire Co. militia; entered service Aug. 13, 1777; discharged Aug. 20, 1777; service 7 days, at Bennington.

Daniel married Keziah BENTON before 1758 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Keziah (daughter of Jehiel BENTON and Sarah BERRY) was born on 25 Mar 1736; died on 28 Dec 1797 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Cone Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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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]

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• Fact: Belding; Also known as Margaret Belden

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[Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

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

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• Baptism: 28 Jan 1710, Hartford, Hartford County,Connecticut

Jehiel married Sarah BERRY. Sarah (daughter of Nathaniel BERRY and Elizabeth PHILBRICK) was born about 1706 in Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 16 Sep 1784 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]