Benjamin SHAPLEY

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"William Brewster of the Mayflower": Mary married in New London 10 April 1672, Benjamin Shapley, born in Boston, Mass., 7th month (September) 1645, died in New London 3 August 1706, "in ye 56 year of his age", the son of Nicholas and Anne (?) Shapley of Charlestown, Mass.

No birth record has been found for Mary Pickett, but her parentage is proven by her marriage record, which calls her the daughter of John, as well as through the will and division of the estate of her brother John Pickett, which mentions "Brother" Benjamin Shapley.

Mary was admitted to the First Congregational Church of Christ, New London, on 11 April 1696/7, as Mrs. Mary Shapleigh, and Mr. Benjamin Shapleigh, baptized 9 July 163, was admitted on 18 April 1698.

The will of Benjamin Shapley of New London, Mariner and Sea Captain, dated 5 July 1706, proved 18 September 1706, named his wife, Mary, son, Daniel, received Warehouse and land by waterside on which it stands, and grandsons Benjamin and Joseph Shapley, sons of his son Benjamin. In addition to certain specific bequests, Mary was given the remainder of the estate to bring up his children. If she remarried, she was to receive the dwelling house in New London and one-third of his personal estate forever. If she died his widow, the residue was to be equally divided among his children, with son Benjamin's two sons to have an equal share with each of the other children.

The inventory, dated 10 September 1706, gave the names and ages of the children; Heirs of Benjamin Shapley, deceased, son to the testator; Ruth Morgan, age 33; Mary Truman, of age; Anne Aurey, of age; Daniel Shapley, age 17 and Jane Shapley, age 12."

Benjamin married Mary PICKETT on 10 Apr 1672 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. Mary (daughter of John PICKETT and Ruth BREWSTER) was born before 1652 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 13 Jan 1734/5 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"William Brewster Descendants": Ruth was born in New London, Conn., 21 December 1672, baptized 22 December 1672, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Pickett) Shapley. Ruth died in Groton, Conn., Friday, 19 October 1739. the diary of Joshua Hempstead recorded Saturday, 20 October 1739, "Old Ms. Ruth Morgan of Groton Wife to Capt. Jno Morgan. She was the eldest child of Mr. Shapley the first of ys Town, aged about 66 Died ys Day, about 10 Clock."

Ruth married probably in new London circa 1696, John Morgan, who was born in New London, 10 June 1667, the son of John and Rachel (Deming/Dymond) Morgan. John died in Groton, March 1746/7, "called Captain, buried Sunday 8 march 1746/7 in his 80th year."

No marriage record has been found for Ruth Shapley and John Morgan. the marriage is proved by the inventory of the estate of her father, Benjamin Shapley dated 10 September 1706, which contains a list of his children and their ages. Among the names is Ruth Morgan, 33. Daniel Shapley, John Morgan and Ruth his wife, and Mr. James Morgan and his wife Anne were sued the second Tuesday in January 1738/9, by Joshua Appleton in connection with the estate of Benjamin and Mary (Pickett) Shapley, and she is further identified by Hempstead in the record of her death.

Ruth married Capt John MORGAN about 1697 in Groton, Connecticut. John (son of Capt John MORGAN and Rachel DEMING) was born on 10 Jun 1667 in Roxbury, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; died in 1745/6 in Groton, New London Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anne married Thomas AVERY on 12 Jul 1704 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. Thomas (son of Thomas AVERY and Hannah MINER) was born on 20 Apr 1679 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut; was christened on 29 Jun 1679; died after 25 May 1707 in Groton, New London Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anne married Jonathan ROFF on 21 Nov 1711. Jonathan was born on 22 Feb 1682/3 in Concord, Massachusetts; died between 2 Aug 1722 - 15 Jun 1729. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anne married James MORGAN on 24 Jun 1729 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. James (son of Capt James MORGAN and Mary VINE) was born on 6 Feb 1667 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 04 May 1748 in Groten, New London Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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No birth record has been found for Jane Shapley. Her parentage is proven by her baptismal record and the inventory of the estate of Benjamin Shapley of New London, Mariner and Sea Captain, dated 10 September 176, listed Jane Shapley, aged 12, as one of the heirs.

The diary of Joshua Hempstead records on 21 and 22 October 1715 "aftern we helpt Joshua Apleton Raise his house. On 4 September 1722, Joshua Hempsted "was Measuring Samll Rogers's upper pasture wch he Sold to Danll Shaply and Joshua Apleton."

Joshua Appleton served as the guardian of his nephew, Joseph Shapley, son of his brother-in-law Joseph Shapley and his wifes sister Ruth Shapley, who were both deceased. On 9 December 1723, when the estate of Benjamin Shapley was divided, Joshua Appleton signed a receipt for Joseph Shapley's share.

On 9 January 1738/9, Joshua Appleton brought suit against Daniel Shapley in a dispute over land of Mary (Picket) Shapley.

The will of Joshua Appleton of New London, painter, dated 3 October 1728, and proved 8 June 1754, appointed his wife Jane as executrix, and made provision for her to remain in the ouse until Benjamin reached the age of 21 years unless she needed to sell the house to support the family. When of age, Benjamin was to be given the opportunity of keeping the unsold house as part of his share of inheritance, provided he paid the other children, who were unnamed their share. Joshua Appleton, his son by his first marriage, received ten shillings, together with what had previously been done for him.
Wit: Natl Hempstead, James Tilley, Daniel Coit.

The will of Jane Appleton of New London, widow, dated 29 June 1762, and proved 19 July 1762, was signed by a mark. It made provision for daughter Elizabeth Downes to remain in the house for the period of one year, and left all of the remaining estate to be equally divided between all of her children then living, and the children of her daughter, Jane Wittemore, deceased, named as Benjamin Appleton, Mary Bulfinch, Anne Stark, Elizabeth Downes and "the children of my daughter, Jane, deceased." Son Benjamin Appleton was named executor. Wit: Robert Lattimer, Lydia Lattimer and Pygan Adams.

Jane married Joshua APPLETON on 5 Feb 1716/17 in New London, Connecticut by Rev. Eliphalet Adams . Joshua was born in 1690 in Ipswich, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]