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Elisha WOLCOTT

Male 1755 - 1827  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  Elisha WOLCOTT was born on 2 Oct 1755 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut (son of Deacon Elisha WOLCOTT and Sarah NOTT); died on 17 Jan 1827 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.

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    He was a hatmaker at the outbreak of the revolutionary War. Elisha offered his service to the cause of American Independence and became a soldier in Captain Hammer's Company, which was involved in the conflict in New York. After serving gallantly for some time, General Washington sent him home to make hats for the Continental soldiers. These hats were made in a shed in the rear of his house, which were built by his father in 1750. The house was still standing in 1976 at 381 Wolcott road, Wethersfield.

    Elisha married Mary WELLES on 19 Jan 1775 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Mary (daughter of Joseph WELLES and Mary ROBBINS) was born on 4 Feb 1756 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 6 Oct 1828 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Deacon Elisha WOLCOTT was born on 26 Sep 1717 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut (son of Capt Samuel WOLCOTT and Abigail COLLINS); died on 13 Oct 1793 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.

    Elisha married Sarah NOTT on 28 Jan 1746/7 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Sarah (daughter of Gershom NOTT and Sarah WATERHOUSE) was born on 12 Mar 1726/7 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 12 Mar 1800 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sarah NOTT was born on 12 Mar 1726/7 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut (daughter of Gershom NOTT and Sarah WATERHOUSE); died on 12 Mar 1800 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Daughter of Captain Gershom Nott and Sarah Waterhouse

    Children:
    1. Gershom WOLCOTT was born on 11 Apr 1748 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 29 Nov 1782 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
    2. Sarah WOLCOTT was born on 7 Aug 1751 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
    3. 1. Elisha WOLCOTT was born on 2 Oct 1755 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 17 Jan 1827 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
    4. Mehitable WOLCOTT was born on 12 Jun 1759 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 31 May 1806 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
    5. Hannah WOLCOTT was born on 22 Sep 1762 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 13 Mar 1784 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Capt Samuel WOLCOTT was born on 11 Apr 1679 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut (son of Hon. Samuel WOLCOTT and Judith APPLETON); died on 15 Sep 1734 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.

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    He lived with his uncle Josiah in Salem until his father passed was when Samuel was sixteen years old. His responsibilities for the care of his younger siblings interrupted his educational plans. He became an importer of merchandise, was prominent in military affairs and was a wealthy man in his day It is reported "that the 'Worshipful' Samuel Wolcott built and occupied the mansion which afterwards became famous as the Washington Headquarters in Wethersfield."

    Samuel married Abigail COLLINS on 27 Dec 1705 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Abigail (daughter of Rev Nathaniel COLLINS and Mary WHITING) was born on 13 Jul 1680 in Middletown, Connecticut; was christened on 13 Mar 1680/1 in Middletown, Connecticut; died on 6 Feb 1758 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Abigail COLLINS was born on 13 Jul 1680 in Middletown, Connecticut; was christened on 13 Mar 1680/1 in Middletown, Connecticut (daughter of Rev Nathaniel COLLINS and Mary WHITING); died on 6 Feb 1758 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Daughter of Rev. Nathaniel Collins and Mary Whiting

    Children:
    1. Abigail WOLCOTT was born on 3 Jun 1707 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died in 1761.
    2. Oliver WOLCOTT was born on 2 Oct 1709 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; was christened on 9 Oct 1709 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 6 Oct 1734 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
    3. Ensign Samuel WOLCOTT was born on 13 Apr 1713 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; was christened on 19 Apr 1713 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 11 Apr 1800 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
    4. Mehitable WOLCOTT was born on 13 Aug 1715 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; was christened on 13 Aug 1715 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
    5. 2. Deacon Elisha WOLCOTT was born on 26 Sep 1717 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 13 Oct 1793 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
    6. Rev Josiah WOLCOTT was born on 27 Mar 1719/20 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 28 Mar 1773 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

  3. 6.  Gershom NOTT was born on 19 Mar 1693 (son of Sergt John NOTT and Patience MILLER); died on 17 Sep 1772.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact: Son of John Nott and Patience Miller

    Gershom married Sarah WATERHOUSE on 17 Sep 1721. Sarah (daughter of Abraham WATERHOUSE and Hannah STARK) was born on 16 Aug 1702 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died on 01 Mar 1799. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Sarah WATERHOUSE was born on 16 Aug 1702 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (daughter of Abraham WATERHOUSE and Hannah STARK); died on 01 Mar 1799.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death: 1 Mar 1779

    Children:
    1. 3. Sarah NOTT was born on 12 Mar 1726/7 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 12 Mar 1800 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.


  

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