FIRST GENERATION

1. LT. Daniel Cressey was born on 11 Jul 1698 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.¹ He was christened on 16 Jul 1698 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.² He was a Cordwainer in 1720 in Royalside, Salem, Massachusetts.³ Shoemaker by trade and probably a tanner of leather He resided Salem in 1720 in Salem, Essex, MA.⁴ Lived on the 13-acre lot with a house and barn thereon, which his father bought of John Green in 1695. He resided Andover in 1737 in Andover, MA.⁵ Sold out and bought land in Methuen which became Salem NH He resided Salem, Rockingham, NH in 1740 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁶ First lived in Methuen which became Salem, NH. He served in the military between 1744 and 1748 in Louisberg, Cape Breton, Island.⁷ Was a member of Rogers' Rangers and served as a Lieutenant in the war between France and England. He was elected as Selectman on 18 Nov 1744 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁸ At a town meeting on this date he and William Richar(d)son, Elizer Whiyten (Whiting) and Daniel Cressey were elected selectman He died before 2 Jul 1749 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^9,10,11,12 "About 1740 he moved to Connecticut. Nothing further is as yet known of him" according to Cressey genealogy, This is contradicted by Salem NH town records and the diary of Benj. Cressy. Benj. states that he learned from a letter written to Polly (Mary) Cressy Ashley by her father Daniel, stating that "he had got money enough to buy the farm joining his and that he should be home at such a time." The next news was that Daniel was shot through with a ball by one Lieutenant James Hadley. Daniel and Hadley had their property together or in company. Thus Sarah was left a widow with nine children. The Cressey genealogy is also disputed by Salem NH town records which show him as a tax collector and selectman in 1744. Sally Cressey is listed as a tax payer in 1754. In the Salem NH church records it states that Ebeneezer, was baptised 2 July 1749. The sponsor was Widow of Daniel, which means that he died before this date.

The Cressey genealogy by Ernest Cressey substantiates the story of his murder by Lieutenant James Hadley. He was buried in Salem, Rockingham, NH.¹³ No burial place found.

He was married to Sarah Ingersoll (daughter of Richard Ingersoll and Ruth Dodge) on 20 Oct 1720 in Salem, MA.^14,15 m. 20 Dec 1720 Daniel Cressey Sarah Ingersoll was born about 1700 in Salem, MA.¹⁶ She resided Salem, NH in 1754 in Salem, Rockingham NH.¹⁷ Listed as Taxpayer 8 pds. 2sh. She died after 1760 in Hampton , CT.¹⁸ She died at the home of one of her daughters. Sarah was left a widow when her husband Daniel was murdered by his partner James Hadley. She then moved to Hampton CT LT. Daniel Cressey and Sarah Ingersoll had the following children:

+2 i. John Cressey.

3 ii. Ruth Cressey was born in 1722 in Salem, Royal Side, MA. She was christened on 20 Jan 1722/23 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.¹⁹ She died on 4 Jun 1723 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.²⁰ She was buried in Salem, Royal Side, MA.²¹

+4 iii. Mary Cressey.

+5 iv. Ruth Cressey.

+6 v. Sarah Cressey.

+7 vi. Daniel Cressey.

+8 vii. Joseph Cressey.

9 viii. Elizabeth Cressey was born in 1735 in Salem, Royal Side, MA. She was christened on 21 Sep 1735 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.²²

+10 ix. Richard Cressey.

+11 x. Anna Cressey.

12 xi. Ebeneezer Cressey was born in 1748 in Salem, Rockingham NH. He was baptized on 2 Jul 1748 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²³ Widow of Daniel is sponsor. He died in 1818 in Pomfret, , CT.²⁴ Without issue

SECOND GENERATION

2. John Cressey was born on 31 Jul 1721 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.²⁵

He was married to Deborah Wadleigh in 1740 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²⁶

4. Mary Cressey was born on 11 Apr 1724 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.²⁷

She was married to Abner Ashley on 5 Mar 1745/46.²⁸ Mary Cressey and Abner Ashley had the following children:

13 i. Jonathan Ashley²⁹ was born in 1747 in Hampton , CT.³⁰

14 ii. Mary Ashley was born in 1749 in Hampton , CT.

15 iii. Eliza Ashley was born in 1751 in Hampton , CT.³¹

16 iv. Ruth Ashley³² was born in 1753 in Hampton , CT.³³

17 v. Abner Ashley was born about 1755 in Hampton , CT.

18 vi. Samuel Ashley³⁴ was born in 1757 in Hampton , CT.

19 vii. Daniel Ashley³⁵ was born in 1759 in Hampton , CT.

+20 viii. Hannah Ashley.

21 ix. Lucy Ashley was born in 1762 in Hampton , CT.³⁶

5. Ruth Cressey was born in 1725/26 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.³⁷ She was christened on 13 Mar 1725/26 in Salem, MA.³⁸

She was married to Samuel Ashley on 23 Nov 1746.³⁹ Samuel Ashley was born about 1720 in Hampton , CT.⁴⁰

6. Sarah Cressey was born in 1728 in Salem, Royal Side, MA. She was christened on 30 Mar 1728 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.⁴¹

She was married to Joseph Ashley on 5 Nov 1751 in Salem, MA.⁴² Joseph Ashley¹⁶ was born in Hampton , CT. Sarah Cressey and Joseph Ashley had the following children:

22 i. Sarah Ashley was born in 1753 in Hampton , CT.⁴³

23 ii. Anna Ashley was born in 1755 in Hampton , CT.⁴⁴

24 iii. Ashley.

7. Daniel Cressey^45,28,46 was born in Oct 1730 in Beverly, Salem, MA.^47,48 He was christened on 11 Oct 1730 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.⁴⁹ He resided Salem, Rockingham, NH between 1755 and 1765 in Salem, NH.⁵⁰ 27 Oct 1755 Salem Rockingham NH Paid taxes 0/7/0 0 pounds 7 shillings no pence

1756. Salem Rockingham NH paid taxes 0/16/6 1765 p. 164 Salem Rockingham NH paid taxes 1/07/6 1766 p. 177 Salem Rockingham NH paid taxes 1/18/3 He resided Hopkinton, NH in 1770. He was Signed petition to become proprietor of Bradford NH on 27 Sep 1773 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.⁵¹ Petition of Sanborn, Cressey and Bayley, Received 27 Sept 1773, To the proprietors of Masons patent we understand that your honor have laid out a certain number of lotts of land to dispose of for settlement in a place called Newbradford, and we ye subscribers your humble petitioners do humbly request each of us a lott of land in said new bradford as we have been on the land and have choice of, each of us, a lott and have done soe labour on sd land we your petitioners have taken much pains to procure a title to sd land we have sent by Mr William Presbury Sundry tim's and the return which he made to us was that the proprietors had not agreed on what terms to dispose of sd land, but we have lately been enformed that the proprietors have agreed to give away of number of sd lotts for settlement, and we your petitioners take this opportunity to make application for a title to sd land and the lots which we have made choice of is no. 20, 21,22. Moses Sanborn, Daniel Cresey, Moses Bayley. On the 5th of Nov. this land was given or deeded to a number of individuals, but not to the petitioners by John Putney. He served in the military on 17 Jun 1775 in Bunker Hill, MA.^52,53 Enrolled in Company of Cpt Isaac Baldwin. He signed Oath of Allegiance Signed Oath in 1776 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.⁵⁴ Petition sent to congrress 14 Mar 1776 He served in the military on 27 Feb 1777 in Cpt. N. Hutchins Co. 1st NH Reg..⁵⁵ >From date until 11 April 1780, Promoted 7 Sept 1778 at Valley Forge. Served at Valley Forge Jan-June 1778. He resided Bradford, NH in 1783. He died on 20 May 1817 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.^56,57,58 Letter written by Benjamin Cothen Cressy to his father 29 June 1817 "I was much surprised to hear of Grandsirs death but he has got to be an old gentleman and was no more than we could expect" Daniel Cressey father of Elizabeth Hand (Cressy) died at Bradford NH 20 May 1817 aged 88 years. He was buried in Bradford, Merrimack , NH. Handwritten addition to page 9 of Blodgette which states that his only marriage was to Abigail Allen, "1st married to Eunice Morgan May 9 1754 by Rev. Abner Bayley." According to Benj. Cressy's diary "when I was about one year old my father had his house burnt." The diary continues "soon after he married his second wife my father lost all he had by his brother in law who was in trade. This subjected him to the trial of moving to Hopkinton with his family. I was about 9 years old when we moved to Hopkinton, NH. I lived with my father and worked for other men." In 1779 Benj. was 18 and he joined the Army for "one year". He was discharged from the Army in 1783. He returned to "Bradford NH where my father lived".

He was married to Eunice Morgan (daughter of Moses Morgan and Patience Ellenwood) on 9 May 1754 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^28,59 Unable to find recording in Salem NH Town Records^60,28 Eunice Morgan^61,28 was born on 13 Mar 1731 in MA.⁶² No proof for this birth. Eunice Cressey wife of Daniel is named in the will of Moses Morgan. She died in 1863 in Salem, Rockingham NH. Death was probably Salem, NH. According to Hunt family records, Benj. Cressey she died when his youngest sister was just a few days old. She was buried in Salem, Rockingham NH. According to Benj. Cressy's diary, "My father Daniel Cressy resided in New Salem NH where his father lived. He married for his first wife Eunice Morgan on the 9th of May 1754" There is no proof as to whom her parents are. If you figure she would have been around 20 years old when she married Daniel then her birth years was around 1734.

There is no recorded child for the individuals assumed to be her parents in 1734. She is named as "my beloved daughter Eunice Cressey" in the will of Moses Morgan.

It is assumed she is the daughter of Patience Ashby because she named on of her children Daniel Ashby Cressey. Daniel Cressey and Eunice Morgan had the following children:

+25 i. Elizabeth Cressey.

+26 ii. Daniel Ashby Cressey.

+27 iii. Sarah Cressey.

+28 iv. Benjamin Cressey.

+29 v. Eunice Cressey.

He was married to Abigail Allen (daughter of Bartholomew Allen and Abigail Cressey) in 1765 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.⁶³ According to Hunt family records, Daniel married his cousin Abigail Allen after the death of his first wife Eunice⁶⁴ Abigail Allen was born about 1706 in Salem, MA. She died in Bradford, Merrimack , NH. She was buried in Bradford, Merrimack , NH. Daniel Cressey and Abigail Allen had the following children:

+30 i. Andrew Cressey.

+31 ii. Edward Wrifford Cressey.

+32 iii. Bartholomew Cressey.

+33 iv. John Cressey.

+34 v. Abigail Cressey.

+35 vi. Mary Cressey.

8. Joseph Cressey⁶⁵ was born in 1732.⁶⁶ No record of birth, but is assumed from baptism records He was christened on 4 Jun 1732 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.⁶⁷ He resided in 1765/66 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.⁵⁰ Salem Rockingham NH town record taxes 1765 p. 164 1 pound, 3 shillings, no pence

Salem Rockingham NH town record taxes 1766 p. 177 1 pound 13 shillings, 8 pence He died on 13 Dec 1815 in Charlemont, MA.⁶⁸ He went to CT with his father. He m. widow Freelove (Wadley) Hall. Lived in Salem NH where his children were born. He moved to Tolland CT about 1778 thence to Charlemont, Mass, where he was taxed, 1798, and d. there Dec 13 1815. His widow died in 1818. He was a soldier in the French and Indian War, and was drafted to serve in the Revolutionary war, but his son Jonathan served in his place."

He was married to Freelove Wadley in 1759.^50,69 Freelove Wadley died in 1818. Joseph Cressey and Freelove Wadley had the following children:

+36 i. Mehitable Cressey.

+37 ii. Ruth Cressey.

+38 iii. Jonathan Cressey.

39 iv. Elizabeth "Betsy" Cressey was born on 18 Apr 1766 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^70,50 She was baptized on 27 Apr 1776 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁷¹ date as published in source is possible, but likely? She died in 1832 in Ashfield, MA.⁷² Was unmarried at time of death.

40 v. Elizabeth Cressey was baptized on 13 Nov 1768 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁷³ Not sure if this is second daughter Elizabeth or mistake in transcription

+41 vi. Sarah Cressey.

42 vii. Hezichiah Cressey⁷⁴ was born on 26 May 1772 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^75,50 He was baptized on 31 May 1772 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁷⁶ date is possible, but likely? he lived in Aurelius NY.

+43 viii. Benjamin Cressey.

+44 ix. Noah Cressey.

45 x. Lavinia Cressey was born in 1781 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^77,50 She died in 1858 in OH.⁷⁸

10. Richard Cressey⁷⁹ was born in 1737 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²³ He was christened on 17 Apr 1737 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.⁸⁰ He was a Town Constable between 1780 and 1800 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.⁸¹ He died on 9 Sep 1809 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.⁸² He was buried in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.⁸³ paid taxes Salem Rockingham NH 1765 0 pounds 7 pence 4 shillings

Susan Eaton was born in 1741. She died in 1825. Richard Cressey and Susan Eaton had the following children:

46 i. Ebeneezer Cressey was baptized on 25 Dec 1757 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁸⁴

47 ii. Hannah Cressey was baptized on 11 Nov 1764 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁸⁵ She was baptized on 24 Oct 1779 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁸⁶ note is that father is now of Hopkinton, don't know if this is second daughter named Hannah or another error in transcription

48 iii. Susanna Cressey was baptized on 28 Jun 1767 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁸⁷ father Richard

49 iv. William Cressey was baptized on 28 Oct 1781 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁸⁸ father Richard of Hopkinton

+50 v. Richard Cressey.

11. Anna Cressey was born in Jun 1740 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²³ She was baptized on 29 Jun 1740 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁸⁹

Nathan Griggs was born in Pomfret, , CT.²⁸ "My aunt Anna also went to Conn. and married Nathan Griggs of Pomfret"

She was married to Nathan Griggs.⁹⁰

THIRD GENERATION

20. Hannah Ashley was born in 1760 in Hampton , CT.⁹¹

She was married to Joseph Cressey (son of Joseph Cressey and Hannah Holton) in 1780 in Hampton , CT. Am not sure this is the Joseph Cressey she married, but dates etc are close. Joseph Cressey was born on 10 Aug 1738 in Salem, Royal Side, MA. He was baptized on 20 Aug 1738 in Salem, Royal Side, MA.

25. Elizabeth Cressey⁹² was born on 22 Jan 1755 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^28,93,94,95 gives birth date as 23 Feb 1755. No date of recording given She was baptized on 30 May 1756 in Salem, Rockingham NH.⁹⁶ daughter of Daniel She was Destitute between 1781 and 1789 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.⁹⁷ These pages appeared after the 1796/7 tax records as if they were a recap of what the town paid for her. P.272 The accompt [account] of articles to the wido Hunt and her family shee flinging herself and children on the town Debits. 1781 Paid Capt Harriman for articles he delivered to the said wido Hunt in wife of Asa Wriford 2 /0/ 7 Paid the rates on the place for the year 1781 0 /13/0 Paid a note Col Hutchins had against said state 0/14/0 to money paid to Mr. Nathaniel Kimbal for keeping one sd children 1/16/0 Paid Mr. Joseph Hastens for taking one of said children ? 1782 Paid the Rates 0/5/4 Paid Daniel Flanders for keeping one of the Riford Children 3/13/0 Paid for Sarvis for taking care of said estate 0/3/0 1783 Paid Oliver Sawyer for keeping said child 4/10/0 Paid for sarvis 0/5/0 1784 Paid Capt Harriman for things he let to the Wido Hunt or Wriford have 00/7/6 Paid Highway rate 0/ 6/13 1785 Paid Mr. John Osgood for keeping child 3/18/0 Paid the rates 3/11/2 1786 Paid Mr Moss Darling for Wriford child 4/19/0 Mar 1 1787 Paid the rats for 1786 0/2/8 Mar 6 1787 paid a debt that Abel Hunt owd to Mr. Benjamin Wiggin 0/4/0 Feb 5 1789 Paid the rates for 1788 hard money 0/2/0 Aug 1791 Paid rates for 1787 0/5/2 Page 330 Credits 1781 To the use of the Wido Hunts or wrifords place 3/15/0 to one cow 2/14/0 She Was named Executor For estate of Abel Hunt on 2 Nov 1785 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.⁹⁸ P. 265 The account of Asa Wryforth and Elizabeth his wife heretofore Elizabeth Hunt of her administration of the estate of Abel Hunt late of Hopkinton in the county of Hillsboro deceased intestate Exhibited June 30th 1779. She Sold Residence in Hopkinton on 8 Mar 1796 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.⁹⁹ Moses Hoyt Yeoman of Tunbridge Orange VT to Bodwell Emerson, Husbanman of Hopkinton NH for $120.00 a piece of land in Hopkinton containing two thirds quantity and quality of the sesterly site of the following land beginning at a stake and stones at the northesas corner of the garden now possessed by Elizabeth Hoyt thence running southwesterly by said garden fence untill it stirkes the highway leading to Henniker thence by said Highway twenty rods more or less to Enos Hunts land thence running by Samuel Curriers land and land owned by Jeremiah Emerson Esq. to the highway leading to Rowell's bridge so called thence easterly by sd road forty rods to the said Emersons land be it more or less thence south easterly by said Emersons land to the first bounds. Signed Moses Hunt, Eliazabeth Hoyt, Judith Hunt 8 Mar 1796 in the presence fo Benj. Wiggin, Joshua Eaton, Samuel Wilder of Hillsborough , Moses Hunt and Elizabeth Hoyt being before me, Recorded 12 May 1796 She Sold Dower in Hopkinton on 6 Oct 1796 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁰⁰ see Moses Hunt's record for description She resided Royalton, VT in 1799 in Royalton, Windsor, VT.¹⁰¹ According to notes of Hunt descendants Elizabeth moved from Hopkinton to Royalton and was living there when she married Landfair Hand. She died on 24 Dec 1843 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^102,103 Elizabeth Hand died at Strafford VT, Dec 24 1843, aged 88 years 10 months and 28 days She was buried on 28 Dec 1843 in Strafford , Orange, VT. No gravesite has yet been found "Granny Hand Hill" located between Strafford (Upper Village) and South Strafford (Lower village).

She was married to Abel Hunt (son of Jonathan Hunt and Miriam Trussell) on 20 Jan 1773 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^104,105 Elizabeth Cressy was marrried to Abel Hunt January 20th 1773 Abel Hunt was born on 16 Apr 1750.¹⁰⁶ He Purchased Land in Hopkinton, HN on 15 Jul 1772 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁰⁷ From Jonathan Hunt of Plaistow Rockingham NH to my son Abel Hunt Labourer of Hopkinton for seven pounds 10 shillings a piece of land Jonathan Hunt bought from Mr. Willaiam Eastman. Beginning at a State and stones fourteen rods east from the westerly line on the northerly side of the highway leading to Henniker west thirty deg. north one hundred and seventy four rods to a norway pine marked 13, thence west 20 deg. north to the river called Contootock river then down said river one maple tree marker ...Stephen Harriman's land thence easterly by said Harriman's land to a stake and stones being the nrothwesterly bounds of land owned by John Webster Esq of Hamstead. thence by said Websters land to a stake and stones by the first mentioned highway thence westerly by said highway to the first mentioned bounds. Signed Jonathan Hunt, his mark. Witnessed by Susanna Scales, James Scales 15 July 1772 He died in 1777 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁰⁶ No record of his death found. He had an estate probated on 30 Jun 1779 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁰⁸ P. 265 The account of Asa Wryforth and Elizabeth his wife heretofore Elizabeth Hunt of her administration of the estate of Abel Hunt late of Hopkinton in the county of Hillsboro deceased intestate Exhibited June 30th 1779. The said accountants charge themselves with the personal estate of said deceased as appraised in an inventory returned upon oath. The said accounts to pray and allowance for the following articles of discharge viz

To journey with bondsmen to take administration and fees paid the judge 2..2..0

Paid to Stephen Herriman preceipt 1.15.2 Paid to appraiser 1.2.0

Paid to Enos Hunt 1.4.0

Paid to Amos Bayley 1.3.3

Paid to Philip Godofried Hart 1.4.0

The maintenance of two of the deceased children under seven years of age

S06? week and for one @ 3/per week 45.10.0

To fees for recording the inventory be .10.0

To fees paid for performing and recording this account 56..16.5

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The inventory of Abel Hunts estate taken in the year 1776

To 50 acres of land and building thereon 60..0..0

One pair of young oxen 10..0..0

One cow 72?/ one two year old heifer calf 6..0..0

Two small horse? 1..0..0

About 6 loads of hay equal to 3 ½ of ....hay 5..5..0

1 ax half worn ..one hex 2/6 one sickel 1/3 0..7..9

One handmaid of one fine d° 4/ one jointer 1/6 0.13.6

One foreplanes/ one smoothing plane 1/ 0..2..6

Six small joiners stock tools of each 0..6..0

One large d° 1/one joiner plow 3/6 one large shaver 6/ 0..10.6

One small shaver 3/ one hammer 1/ 0..4..0

2 turning chisels 6/6 each on small paring d° / 0..1..7

1 bedstead shifeld or a pair of scales of some old iron 0..2..6

One bed bedstead and furniture of bedding 3..1..0

One small pot 4/ one large d° defective 5/4 0..9..4

2 pails 2/six old chairs and a frame of a chair 7/ 0..9..0

One hammer 6/ two pewter platter 7/3 pewter plates 3/ . .16..0

One large pewter bason 4/ some old pewter 3/one wooden tray 1/ ...8..0

One earthen pitcher 1/one jug/6 three tea dishes & one saucer /0 0..2..2

One foot wheel 10/one woolen d° 6/ one reel/0 one churn 1/6 0..10..2

One meat barrel & one wash tub /6 one table / one shmall chest 1/6 0..6..0

One meal chest 3/one bread horigh 1/one pr shears 1/0 0..6..0

One cradle/or one old box /6 one small box/4/ a smalt box/0 0..2..2

One old bible 1/0 0..1..0

Six pouonds & a quarter tobacco 3/4 0..3..9

About three bushels of ....corn in cave 3/ 0..9..0

One pair of knitting kneeds /2 a half case of ............ 3/0 0..3..2

Two swine 44/one old chair & part of a stub scythe 2/ 2..13..0

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one pair of old yoke irons? 3/ about seven hundred of merchantable boards 17/1 0..17..0

About nine bushels of riem in the straw 4/ 1..16..0

Cash received of Capt Hale 4..11..6

Total 102..4..5

Stephen Herriman

Joseph Schmit

Hillsborough Hopkinton July 27 1770

The within named Stephen Herriman personally appeared and made solemn aoath that in valuing and appraising the estate of Abel Hunt he had acted faithfully and inpartially according to the best jusdgement as things were at the time when he appraised them before Joshua Bayley Just. Peace

Hillsborough, Hopkinton July 27 1770 The within named Joseph Schmit personally appeared and made solemn aoath that in valuing and appraising the estate of Abel Hunt he had acted faithfully and inpartially according to the best jusdgement as things were at the time when he appraised them before Joshua Bayley Just. Peace

P.501

Hillsborough Nov 2 1785

A warrant issued to Stephen Harriman, Jeremiah Emerson Thomas Bailey Samuel Currier and John Currier juryman all of Hopkinton in said county to set off to Elizabeth Wryford of Hopkinton aforsaid widow her in the estate of her late husband Abel Hunt late of Hopkinto aforsaid husbandman of ...deaceased who made the

Page 502

Following return vis Hopkinton Nov 25th 1785

Whereas we the subscribers were appointed commissioners by Jonathan Blanchard Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills for the county of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire to set off to Elizabeth Wrifford of Hopkinton aforesaid widow her dower that happens to her of the real estate of her late husband Abel Hunt late of Hopkinton aforesaid Husbandman deceased and according to our appointment as above mentioned we have to the best of out judgement set one third part of the real estate of said Abel's descendants for quantity and quality for her the said Elizabeth's improvement and is bonded as followeth viz Beginning at the southeast corner bounds of the said Abel Hunts land which he died ----d of by Henniker road so calld at a stake and stones thence running westerly by said road bout thirty six rods to another stake and stones thence running northerly by land of Samuel Currier's forty five rods to a stake and stones thence running by land belonging to the heirs of the said Abel Hunt deceas'd aobut thirty six rods to a stake and stones by land of Jeremiah Emerson's thence running southerly by said Emerson's land fifty five rods to the first bounds mention'd includine the buiding thereon the whole contains eleven acreas and a hundred and forty rods be it more or less.

Attest Stephen Harriman

Samuel Currier

Jeremiah Emerson

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough Mar 22 1787. Then the above named Stephen Harriman Samuel Currier and Jeremiah Emerson appeared and being duly examined made oath that the above division by thirds of the above estate in divided amount in off according to the best of their judgements.

Before Jeremiah Patten Justice Peace

He was buried in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH. Elizabeth Cressey and Abel Hunt had the following children:

+51 i. Moses Hunt.

+52 ii. Catherine Hunt.

She was married to Asa Wrifford in Apr 1778 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^109,110 no documentation found except in Eliz. and Judith Robert's bible¹¹¹ Asa Wrifford¹¹² was born before 1760 in NH. He Was named Executor in probate of estate of Abel Hunt on 25 Jun 1777 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH. See Elizabeth Cressey He died in 1781 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹¹³ In town records in 1781 Elizabeth was referred to as "Wido Hunt or Wriford" The records state the Wido Hunt or Wriford she flinging herself and children on the town. He was buried in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH. Name WRIFFORD Name is probably prounounced Wryford. Name is found in numerous genealogical dictionaries of New England. The names John/Jonathan are most frequent. Asa's father???. There is no indication that Asa married Judith Severance

Elizabeth Cressey and Asa Wrifford had the following children:

+53 i. Abel "Allison" Wrifford.

+54 ii. Elizabeth (Betty) Wrifford.

She was married to David Hoyt in Apr 1787 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^114,115 no documentation found except in Eliz. and Judith Robert's bible. Quite probably Marriage occured in April, her marriage to David is the only one that doesn't at least give a month. But there is a space between his name and that year as transcribed by the Town clerk. David Hoyt¹¹⁶ died in 1798 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^28,117 Death year determined by sale of property in Hopkinton by Eliz. and children from Hunt marriage and the marriage of Elizabeth Cressey to Landfair Hand. No documentation has been found for this date. Benjamin writes that his sister "a widow" married Landfair Hand "a single man with no children"

Elizabeth Cressey and David Hoyt had the following children:

+55 i. James Hoyt.

56 ii. Simeon Hepson Hoyt was born on 19 Aug 1790 in Merrimack, Hillsborough, NH.^{118,119,120,121} David Hoyt and Elizabeth had two children recorded at Hopkinton, NH.: James, B. Sep 11, 1788; Simeon , b. 19 Aug, 1790. He died on 16 Oct 1811 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.^122,123 Simeon Hoyt died Oct 16 1811 He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem, Tunbridge, VT.¹²² Name only appears as Simeon Hepson in the Hunt/Roberts bible

She was married to Landfair Hand in Aug 1799 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^124,125 According to Hunt papers, Marriage was performed by Joel Marsh JP of Sharon Chelsea, VT. Landfair Hand was born about 1750 in Sharon, Windsor, VT. No record of birth has yet been found. He Purchased Property in Sharon Vt on 4 Sep 1795 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹²⁶ From Lathrop Thomas Southberry Litchfield, CT to Landfair Hand for $200.00 the First hundred acre lot town of Sharon the right granted to the first settled minister. Witnesses Ethan White, Reuben Spaulding, Rec. 31 July 1799 Joel Marsh. He Sold Land in Sharon VT to Benj. Cressey on 1 Mar 1802 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹²⁷ To Benj. Cressey for $250.00 One half of the First hundred acre lot town of Sharon the right granted to the first settled minister purchased by Landfair Hand 4 Sept 1795 Witnesses Joel Marsh Jr. and Joseph Marsh, Rec. 1 May 1802 He Mortgaged land in Sharon to Benj. Cressey on 1 May 1802 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹²⁸ One half of the First hundred acre lot town of Sharon the right granted to the first settled minister purchased by Landfair Hand 4 Sept 1795 Witnesses Joel Marsh Jr. and Joseph Marsh, Rec. 1 May 1802, Memorandum, Be it remembered that the above deed is given for the security of the payment of 4 notes payable the dates: the first $50.00 payable 1 Oct next with interest 1/3 in money 1/3 in new stock the other in Grain. The second note of 50.OO payable in one year from the 1st of Oct next with interest 1/3 in money, 1/3 in neat stock, and other 1/3 in grain. The third note payable 2 years same. The other note of $25.00 payable in 3rd year with $20.00 in money 1/2 in neat stock 1/2 in grain. Witnessed Joel Marsh, Registered and recorded 1 May 1802 He Sold In Sharon VT to John Brockway on 6 Mar 1805 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹²⁹ One half of the land of the First hundred acre lot town of Sharon the right granted to the first settled minister purchased by Landfair Hand 4 Sept 1795 excepting what I have sold to Benj. Cressy supposed to be 50 acres be the same more or less. Witnesses George Dunn and Joel Marsh, Rec. Joel Marsh 6 Mar 1805 He Purchased From Wm Lyon on 17 Mar 1808 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹³⁰ From Wm Lyon To Landfair Hand For $450.50 Date 17 Mar 1808 Description: one fourth. part of lot 73 belonging to the original right of Stephen Hawley to be taken off of the west end of Said lot described as follows, beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot, thence running northerly to the northwest corner running eastwordly one quarter of the length of said lot thence running southerly parallel with the lot lines until it strikes the south lineof said lot thence to the first mention bound also beginning at the North west corner of said lot no 72 thence on the west line until it strikes the highway leading by Ebeneezer Cilley thence on the Northwest side of said highway until it strikes the highway leading from Strafford to Tunbridge Meeting house thence on the southerly side of the highway to the north line of said lot to the first mentioned bound also on the said lot 72 on the other piece (side? beginning eight rods from the Northwest corner of Said lot on the east side of the highway thence running eastwarly on the lot line thirty two rods thence running southwesteardly thirty two rods to the highway thence running Northwesterly on the east line of the highway thirty six rods to the first mentioned bound Witnessed Bede Austin, Samuel Austin Recorded 17 Mar 1808 Samuel Austin town clerk He Sold To Wm. Lyon on 17 Mar 1808 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹³¹ From Landfair Hand of Tunbridge, Orange VT To William LYON of Tunbridge For $450.00

Description: All the land deeded to me by the said William Lyon , reference being had to Wm Lyon deed to me for the more particular description of the property. He Sold To Abel Wrifford 1/4 or 25 acres end of lot #73 on 28 May 1810 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.^132,133 28 May 1810 From Landfair Hand Tunbridge, Orange Vermont to Abel Wrifford of Massachusetts For $450.00 Description: All the land deeded to me by William Lyon in and of Tunbridge aforesaid March 17,1808 for the reference being had for the more particular description of the premises being one quarter or 25 acres off the west end of lot no 73 the orginal right of Stephen Hawley also the two other piece off the north west end of lot no 72, third hundred of William Camp beginnig at the Northwest corner of said lot no 72 and running on the west line of the said lot till it strikes the old road leading from Strafford to Tunbridge from then on the north side of said road to the old saw mill from thence to the north line of said lot no 72 and from thence on the north line of the north west corner of the same. Witnessed Asahel Chamberlin and Sarah Loveland, Recorded 29 May 1810 Strafford/ 28 May 1810

He died about 1815 in Strafford , Orange, VT. No record has yet been found He was buried in Strafford , Orange, VT. No record has yet been found

26. Daniel Ashby Cressey was born on 22 Dec 1757 in Salem, Rockingham NH.^134,28,135 Appears to be Ashley in written record but interpreted as Asby by recorder. He was baptized on 25 Dec 1757 in Salem, Rockingham NH.¹³⁶ father Daniel He Purchased Land in Tunbridge, lot 23 on 18 Oct 1786 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.¹³⁷ From John Lassel, Tunbridge, to Daniel Cressey, New Bradford, Hillsborough, NH Land in Tunbridge lot 23, Original right of Daniel Walker in 1st Div. for 45 pounds. Signed John Lassel, 18 Oc. 1786, witnessed by Ann Fitch and Comfort Sever, noted Comfort Sever JP Royalton, Windsor, VT. It is not known if this is Daniel Cressey or Daniel A. Cressey. He Sold Lot 23 Tunbridge, except 6 acres on 11 Mar 1790 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.¹³⁸ From Daniel Cressey to Michael Ordway, for 90 pounds Lot 23 Original right of David Walker,except 6 acres, beginning at the SW corner of sd lot and nunning 35 rods to the line of the lot running wide enough to contain 6 acres. Signed Daniel Cressy, 11 Mar 1790 Witnessed by Reuben Hatch Seth Austen, Recorded 21 Dec 1799 Alexander Stedman TC He Purchased East half lot 1 in Tunbridge on 1 Jul 1790 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.¹³⁹ From Moses Follansbee to Daniel Cressey, Tunbridge, Laborer, for 35 pounds 50 acres land east half lot 1. Signed 1 Jul 1790 Moses Follensbee, Witnessed by William Clement and Enoch Putney, recorded by Alexander Stedman, 6 Sept 1790, This may also have been Daniel Cressey as opposed to Daniel A. Cressey He resided Montpelier on 30 Apr 1807 in Montpelier, VT.¹⁴⁰ Letter From Daniel A. Cressey, to Benjamin Cressey dated 30 April 1807 at Monteplier(sic) "Dear Brother i take this opportunity to inform you that i and my wife and child are well at present i have moved from Canada to this place in Vermont and i hope that these few lines will find you and your family all well i want to see you all very much my son Benjamin i have not heard from since he went to sea his sisters are all well come and see me brother if you can. Name as written in Salem NH records could be read as Daniel Ashlee or Ashby, but Edgar Gilbert "History of Salem NH" (Concord, NH: Rumford Printing Company 1907) p. 14 has interpreted it as Asby. Other records from the town show the spellings which appear to be Ashlee have the written notation "Ashby or Ashbe" written next to them. It is assumed that Eunice Morgan Cressy is the daughter of Patience Ellenwood Ashby. Two of her children named children Ashby.

He was married to Mehetabel Eaton on 13 Dec 1781 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁴¹ Daniel Ashby Cressey and Mehetabel Eaton had the following children:

+57 i. Hannah Cressey.

+58 ii. Benjamin Cressey.

59 iii. Eunice Cressey was born in Sep 1787 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.¹⁴² Recorded Strafford 22 May 1790

60 iv. Anne Cressey was born on 10 Feb 1794 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁴³ Anne daught of Daniel and Mehitable Cressey

61 v. Moody Cressey was born on 15 Jun 1797 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁴⁴ There is a conflict about this birthdate.

27. Sarah Cressey was born on 10 Jul 1759 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^145,28,146 She was baptized on 4 Apr 1762 in Salem, Rockingham NH.¹⁴⁷ father Daniel

She was married to John Deadman on 30 Nov 1779 in Beverly , Essex, MA.¹⁴⁸ John Deadman was born on 24 Feb 1739/40 in Salem, MA. Sarah Cressey and John Deadman had the following children:

+62 i. Polly Deadman.

63 ii. Sally Deadman was born in 1782 in Salem, MA.¹⁴⁹

64 iii. Lydia Deadman was born in 1789 in Salem, MA.¹⁵⁰

John Lovett was born in Wilton, , NH.

28. Benjamin Cressey was born on 9 Nov 1761 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^{151,28,152,153} He was baptized on 15 Nov 1761 in Salem, Rockingham NH.¹⁵⁴ Father Daniel He Purchased Lot 24 in 3rd Division Tunbridge on 4 Oct 1788 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.¹⁵⁵ From Alexander Stedman To Benjamin Cressey Windsor, Orange, VT for 50 pounds, Lot 24 in the 3rd division, the Original right of Daniel Taylor Jr. signed Alexander Stayton 4 Oct. 1788, witnessed by Joseph Chapman and Reuben Hatch, rec. 11 Oct 1788 Seth Austen town clerk. He Sold Lot #22 Tunbridge on 11 Jun 1793 in Hartford, Windsor, CT.¹⁵⁶ To Benjamin Creasy of Windsor Hartford CT 120 silver spanish dollars by Abel Camp Jr., Tunbridge VT, Lot #22 the original right of Daniel Taylor, being the same lot I purchased from Alexander Stedman Esq. of Tunbridge Signed Benj. Cressey, 11 June 1793 witnessed by Anne E. Derkin and Hezk. Bizell of Hartford, Windsor, Herz. Bizzell J.P, recorded Tunbridge 2 Sept 1793 He Purchased Land in Sharon VT on 1 May 1802 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹⁵⁷ To Benj. Cressey for $250.00 One half of the First hundred acre lot town of Sharon the right granted to the first settled minister purchased by Landfair Hand 4 Sept 1795 Witnesses Joel Marsh Jr. and Joseph Marsh, Rec. 1 May 1802 He Mortgaged From Landfair Hand on 1 May 1802 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹⁵⁸ One half of the First hundred acre lot town of Sharon the right granted to the first settled minister purchased by Landfair Hand 4 Sept 1795 Witnesses Joel Marsh Jr. and Joseph Marsh, Rec. 1 May 1802, Memorandum, Be it remembered that the above deed is given for the security of the payment of 4 notes payable the dates: the first $50.00 payable 1 Oct next with interest 1/3 in money 1/3 in new stock the other in Grain. The second note of 50.OO payable in one year from the 1st of Oct next with interest 1/3 in money, 1/3 in neat stock, and other 1/3 in grain. The third note payable 2 years same. The other note of $25.00 payable in 3rd year with $20.00 in money 1/2 in neat stock 1/2 in grain. Witnessed Joel Marsh, Registered and recorded 1 May 1802 He died on 25 Mar 1835 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁵⁹

He was married to Wealthy Ann Gillett (daughter of Jonathan Gillett) on 5 Apr 1787 in Hartford, Windsor, CT.^28,28 Wealthy Ann Gillett died on 22 Apr 1793 in Windsor, , CT. Benjamin Cressey and Wealthy Ann Gillett had the following children:

65 i. Betsy "Wealthy Ann" Cressey was born on 18 Nov 1788 in Windsor, CT.²⁸ She died on 5 May 1799.¹⁶⁰

66 ii. Cressey was born on 18 Jan 1791 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT. She died on 20 May 1792 in Seabrook, , NH.²⁸

He was married to Anna Robinson on 9 Mar 1796 in Pomfret, , CT.²⁸ Letter written to Anna on 15 July 1794

Worthy Lady, Tis with greatest pleasure that I now take pen in hand to write to one whom I esteem above all women although you may read this with indifference, 'tis written in sincerity. True our acquaintance was short but I hope it will be lasting. My mind has been very much agitated on the subject of our discourse. I have not altered m mind in respect to what we talked of, although perhaps you are of a different opinion than what you were when I saw you, if you spoke your mind. There is not one of the female sex that draws my attention save yourself Anna dear. I sen you my mind, deny me not of yours. I must conclude and subscribe myself your faithful friend. Benjamin Cressey.

Her response: Sir I now sit down to write a few unworthy lines to one I expected to be my friend. I am very happy sir, that you should take so much notice of me as to write me a few lines. Sir, you make think I am bold in writing to one that I have had so little acquaintance with, but it was your desire and my satisfation to write to my friend, so I must conclude subscribing myself, your loving freid and well wisher. Anna Robinson.

^28,161 Anna Robinson died on 5 May 1815 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.²⁸ She was born in Ashford , CT. Benjamin Cressey and Anna Robinson had the following children:

+67 i. Anna Bibbins Cressey.

68 ii. Benjamin Cothen Cressey⁵⁶ was born on 24 Sep 1798 in Pomfret, , CT.¹⁶² He died on 20 Jul 1834 in Salem, IN.¹⁶³

69 iii. Timothy Robinson Cressey was born on 18 Sep 1800 in Pomfret, , CT.¹⁶⁴ He died on 30 Aug 1870 in Des Moines , Polk, IA.¹⁶⁵

70 iv. Emily Cressey was born on 23 Jun 1802 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹⁶⁶ She died on 13 Nov 1843 in Lowell, MA.¹⁶⁷

71 v. Daniel Alden Cressey was born on 19 Mar 1804 in Sharon , Windsor, VT. He died on 22 Oct 1846 in Lowell, MA.¹⁶⁸

72 vi. Alvira Cressey was born on 2 Feb 1806 in Sharon , Windsor, VT. She died on 2 Dec 1839 in Milford, ME.¹⁶⁹

73 vii. Edwin Wrifford Cressey was born on 18 Jul 1808 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹⁷⁰ He died on 14 Sep 1883 in Minneapolis, Hennipin, MN.¹⁷¹

74 viii. Fanny Follet Cressey was born on 26 Jun 1811 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹⁷² She died on 24 Jan 1887 in Owatonna, MN.¹⁷³

75 ix. Boy Cressey was born on 15 Apr 1813 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹⁷⁴ He died on 18 Apr 1813 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹⁷⁵

76 x. Alpha Cressey was born on 15 Apr 1813 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.¹⁷⁶ She died on 23 Jul 1817 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁷⁷

29. Eunice Cressey was born on 5 Aug 1763 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^{178,28,152,179} She was baptized on 13 Nov 1768 in Salem, Rockingham NH.¹⁸⁰ sponsor was father Daniel She resided Barnston, Quebec, Canada in 1806 in Barnston, Quebec, Canada.¹⁸¹ Settled north 1/2 no. 15 , 7th range, Barnston Que She resided on 28 Jul 1810.¹⁸² According to info from Pat Greenwell they had settled in Canada before this, perhaps the letter was sent via Burlington. Transcription of letter sent by Eunice and Simeon to Benjamin Cressey. Dear Brother and Sister having a few moments----- an opportunity I gladly embrace the same in writing a fine line to inform you of our health which we enjoy at this time for the most part and hope then _________ now or the lines will find you with your children enjoying the same. Hoping all have no remarkable news to write except the frost (happened hasten) great damage in this country. It happened one hundred dollars damage in my crops not withstanding. It each content to live in the parts I think. Brother it has been to my advantage in coming into this to (him?) I gained some property. Am glad to hear of your prosperity, ever ought your god the glory for our lives , health and all blessings. I hope both you will not take me my .......by our not coming to you last winter in will you to come this fall or next winter with Brother Hand and Sister Hand and Sister Cressy's brothther. I wish you to wried and send to Hopkinton and tell them all of the death of our sister Abigail heavy living indeed. Brother with my love to you all our children also find having to live ......given my best. Eunice and Sim White The letter is very faint and very difficult to read. This was a transcription made of the very fragile letter. It was not possible to photocopy the letter. The major problem is that we know of no family member named Abigail. It is possible that this is a sister in law, also unknown. It is also possible that this is a sister of Simeon. She died on 5 Aug 1850 in Stanstead Co. Quebec, Canada.¹⁸¹ Obit., In Hatley on the 4th instant, Mrs Eunice White widow of the late Deacon Simeon White ages 85 years on the day of of her death, she was among the early settlers of Barnston and suffered the hardships with her family coming to the settling of a new country which she bore with patience and christian fortitude. She retained her reason to the last died in peace and now rests from her labours. Family moved to Bennington Vt lived there ca 1810

She was married to Simeon White (son of White) on 25 Feb 1789 in Royalton, Windsor, VT.¹⁸³ Simeon White and Eunice Cressey were this day joined in Matrimony, Royalton, Windsor 25 Feb 1789 Abiel Stevens J.P. Simeon White died in Horricon, Dodge, WI. No record has yet been found of land purchase in Wisconsin Eunice Cressey and Simeon White had the following children:

77 i. Simeon White was born on 23 Jul 1790 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.¹⁸¹

78 ii. Sara White was born on 1 Jul 1792 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁸⁴ name is difficult to read could be Salla

79 iii. Ethelenday White was born on 13 May 1794 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.¹⁸¹ This birth was not found in Tunbridge town records. She died on 3 Sep 1862 in Canada.¹⁸¹

80 iv. Daniel White was born on 12 Jul 1796 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁸¹ No notation of birth in town records. He died on 7 Apr 1797 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁸⁵ son of Eunice and Simeon d. 7 Apr. 1797 Certified Sim White, H. Hutchison town clerk

Probably was an infant as the birth wasn't registered.

81 v. Wealthy White was born on 8 Aug 1798 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁸⁶ She died on 29 Jan 1800 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁸¹ Did not find this in Tunbridge town records.

82 vi. Daniel Cressy White was born on 23 Jan 1800 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁸⁷ He died on 17 Oct 1801 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁸⁸ Daniel Crecy son to Simeon and Eunice White departed this life 17 Oct 1801, certified Simeon White, Attested Samuel Austen

83 vii. Eli White was born on 2 Apr 1802 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁸⁹ Eli their son [Simeon and Eunice White] born 2 April 1802.

30. Andrew Cressey was born on 10 Feb 1766 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.^152,190 He was baptized on 23 Feb 1766 in Salem, Rockingham NH.¹⁹¹ father Daniel He was Recovered Judgement on 5 Apr 1791 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.¹⁹² Sued his half brother Benj. Cressey for default in the amount of 4 pounds 0 shillings 0 pence. Settled by virtue of Benj. house being sold. This was one of several suits against Benjamin at the same time.

31. Edward Wrifford Cressey was baptized on 13 Dec 1767 in Salem, Rockingham NH.¹⁹³ Name is transcribes as Edward Woodbury He was born in 1768 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^152,194 He died on 22 Jun 1822 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.⁶⁴

Sarah Presby died on 13 Jan 1859 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.⁶⁴

Sarah Sawyer was born in 1767. She died on 5 May 1767 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.⁶⁴

32. Bartholomew Cressey was born in 1769 in Beverly, Salem, MA.^152,195 place is probably incorrect He was baptized on 19 Nov 1769 in Beverly, Salem, MA.¹⁹⁶ The place of this baptism doesn't seem likely as the family lived in Bradford, NH He died after 1851.

Abigail Blake^64,197 was born in 1765.¹⁹⁸ date calculated from cemetery records She died on 18 Mar 1826 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁹⁹

33. John Cressey was born in 1772 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^64,152,200

34. Abigail Cressey was born in 1774 in Salem, Rockingham NH.

35. Mary Cressey was born on 6 Aug 1776 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.¹⁵² She died on 22 Aug 1862 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.⁶⁴

She was married to Beniah Bryant about 1806 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.²⁰¹ Beniah Bryant was born on 22 Aug 1762.

36. Mehitable Cressey was born on 14 Sep 1760 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^202,50 She was baptized on 28 Sep 1760 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²⁰³ daughter of Joseph She was buried in Genesee County , NY.²⁰⁴

37. Ruth Cressey was baptized on 4 Apr 1762 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²⁰⁵ This date is before the birthdate registered in town records, is probably incorrect She was born on 30 Sep 1762 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^50,206 She died on 2 Feb 1848 in Ashfield, MA.²⁰⁷

38. Jonathan Cressey was baptized on 23 May 1764 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²⁰⁸ father Joseph, date conflicts with birthdate, probably transcribe incorrectly in one or the other place He was born on 22 Aug 1764 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^209,50 Lived in Rowe Mass

41. Sarah Cressey was born on 2 Sep 1770 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^210,50 She was baptized on 16 Sep 1770 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²¹¹ date for baptism possible, but likely?

43. Benjamin Cressey²¹² was born on 13 Apr 1774 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^213,50 He was baptized on 24 Apr 1774 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²¹⁴ date very close to birth date He died in 1790.²¹⁵ Frozen to death at age of 16 years according to Blodgette.

Benjamin Cressey had the following children:

84 i. Elizabeth Cressey was baptized on 13 Nov 1768 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²¹⁶ This could be error, ie not a child named Elizabeth or it could be second daughter named Eliz. after death of first child

44. Noah Cressey was baptized on 2 Jul 1776 in Salem, Rockingham NH.²¹⁷ father Joseph, this conflicts with birth record He was born on 9 Apr 1777 in Salem, Rockingham, NH.^218,50 He died on 29 Dec 1867 in Boston, , MA.²¹⁹ He was buried in Portland, ME.²²⁰ He was pastor of the Church in Norway, Me, for more information see Durfee's Biographical Annals of Williams College p. 266

50. Richard Cressey was born on 10 Nov 1775 in Salem, MA.²²¹ He died on 20 May 1852 in Newbury, ,NH.²²¹

Richard Cressey had the following children:

+85 i. Joseph Presbury Cressey.

FOURTH GENERATION

51. Moses Hunt was born on 19 Jan 1774 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^222,223,224 recorded in town records He was declared that he belonged to Baptist Society on 1 Jun 1795 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.¹⁴² he stated he expected to support that Line by the moderator 20 June 1794 Signed Daniel Hadder, recorded RW Hathaway. He Sold Land in Hopkinton on 4 Oct 1796 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.²²⁵ Hunt to Davis. Moses Hunt yeoman of Tunbridge, Orange VT to Abraham Davis, Samuel Currier and Parker Pearson Husbandman for $400.00 dollars. A parcel of land in Hopkinton containing two thirds for quantity and quality of 50 acres of land which Jonathan Hunt bought of William Eastman and sold to Abel Hunt formerly of Hopkinton bounded as follows: Beginning at a State and stones fourteen rods east from the westerly line on the northerly side of the highway leading to Henniker west thirty deg. north one hundred and seventy four rods to a norway pine marked 13, thence west 20 deg. north to the river called Contootock river then down said river one maple tree marker ...Stephen Harriman's land thence easterly by said Harriman's land to a stake and stones being the nrothwesterly bounds of land owned by John Webster Esq of Hamstead. thence by said Websters land to a stake and stones by the first mentioned highway thence westerly by said highway to the first mentioned bounds. Signed Moses Hunt in the presence of Benj. Wiggins, John Clement Jr., Elisha Andrews and Abraham Kimball, Elizabeth Hoit, her mark

7 Oct 1796. Hopkinton, Hillsborough Hopkinton 7 Oct 1796 Then Mrs Elizabeth Hoyt being before me acknowledge the within instrument by her subscribed to her free act and deed. Aaron Greely, Justice of the Peace Received and recorded 9 May 1799 Jonathan Smith He Sold West half lot 50, Tunbridge on 11 Oct 1796 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.²²⁶ Moses Grantor to David Hunt grantee, West 1/2 of Lot 50 land I bough from John Cheney Oct. 1795. for 100 pounds Recorded 11 Oct. 1796, signe Moses Hunt, recordd by Set Austen, Witnesses Seth Austin Robert Tousler, He Purchased on 11 Oct 1808 in Strafford , Orange, VT.²²⁷ From Memphis? Blake of Cornish, Cheshire, NH To Moses Hunt of Sharon, Windsor, VT

For $550.00 current Description 92 acres of land lying in the township of Strafford,

Orange, VT bounded as follows beginning at the nw corner of lot no 75 in the third and fourth division of land in said town then running south 33 deg. west 110 rods, then south 57 deg east 20 rods, then south 33 deg west 24 rods, then south 57 deg east 8 rods then on the west side of the ledge to the south line of said lot, then south 57 deg east to the se corner of said lot then north 33 deg. east 142 rods to the road, then on the said road westerly to the west line of lot no 49 in the first division then south 33 deg. west to the first mentioned bounds Witnessess Lyman and Samuel Bliss Recorded 6 Nov 1815 Book 4 page 482, Stephen Morrill Town Clerk

He Sold To Joseph Clark on 24 Oct 1815 in Strafford , Orange, VT.²²⁸ Moses Hunt of Strafford Orange VT for two hundred ninety two dollars and fifty cents from Joseph Clark of Strafford, Orange VT sell a parcel of land in Strafford : beginning at the northwest corner of lot no 75 in the 3 & 4 division thence south 33 deg. West 110 rods thence s. 57 deg. E. 20 rods , thence S. 33 deg W. 24 rods thence S. 57 deg. East 8 rods thence on the westerly side of the ledge about 25 rods to a stake and stones, thence North 33 ½ deg E. To the road leading by Mr. Hunts thence to the first bounds containing thirty nine acres. Dated 24 October 1815, signed Moses Hunt,. Witnessed Jeremiah Clark and Stephen Morrill, Recorded Stephen Morrill JP and recd and recorded Stephen Morrill TC 6 Nov 1815 He died in Jan 1840 in Brecksville , OH.^106,229,230 Moses Hunt son of of Abel H. died in Bridesville, Ohio near Jan of 1840 age 66, Hunt/Roberts bible states Brecksville, OH aged 65 years 11 mo. 5 d.

He was married to Judith Roberts (daughter of Eliphalet Roberts and Elizabeth West) in Jul 1794 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^231,232 Moses Hunt married to Juda Roberts Strafford, VT July 1794 Judith Roberts²³³ was born on 30 Jul 1772 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^106,234 Judah Roberts daughter of Eliphalet Roberts and Elizabeth his wife born Strafford 30 July 1772. She died on 23 Aug 1865 in Goshen, MA.²³⁵ aged 92 years 23 days. In documents of the Hunt/Roberts family name is given as Judith, but in town records and letters from Abel Wrifford etc, name is given as Juda Moses Hunt and Judith Roberts had the following children:

+86 i. Elizabeth Hunt.

+87 ii. Abel Hunt.

+88 iii. Cynthia Hunt.

89 iv. Judith Hunt was born on 6 Jun 1800 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^236,237 Recorded 27 Oct 1815 by Stephen Morrill T. Clerk

+90 v. Catherine Hunt.

91 vi. Hannah Hunt was born on 26 Nov 1803 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^238,239 Recorded 27 Oct 1815 by Stephen Morrill T. Clerk

92 vii. Eunice Hunt was born on 18 Oct 1807 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^240,241 Recorded 27 Oct 1815 by Stephen Morrill T. Clerk According to Hunt/Roberts Bible she was born at Sharon, VT.

She died on 18 Aug 1866 in Davenport, IA.²⁴² Date is difficult to read, computed from birth date and notation aged 58 years 10 months.

+93 viii. Moses Hunt.

94 ix. Twins Hunt was born on 6 Oct 1811 in Strafford , Orange, VT.²⁴³ not sure of this notation as there are no parents named, but would explain 6 years between births of last and next child. She died on 9 Oct 1811 in Strafford , Orange, VT.²⁴⁴ ot sure of this notation as there are no parents named, but would explain 6 years between births of last and next child.

95 x. Mary Ann Hunt was born on 25 Nov 1815 in Southhampton, MA.²⁴⁵ 7th daughter born Southhampton She died on 11 Jan 1840 in Strafford , Orange, VT.²⁴⁶ aged 30 years, one month 18 days

52. Catherine Hunt was born on 8 Apr 1775 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^247,248,249 Birth is recorded in Hopkinton She died on 10 Apr 1837 in Cambridge, , MA.²⁵⁰ wife of John Lovett died near Harvard college Mass April 10th 1837 aged 62

She was married to John Lovett (son of Benjamin Balch Lovett and Unknown) on 5 Feb 1800 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^251,252,253 Mr. John Lovett of Wilton and Catherine Hunt of Hopkinton were married this day at Hopkinton Benjamin Wiggin Justice of the Peace. Due to the disparity in the ages of the husband and wife, it isn't know if it was he or his son who was married to Catherine. John Lovett was born in Beverly , Essex, MA. Catherine Hunt and John Lovett had the following children:

96 i. female Lovett²⁵⁴. "My wife has had her second child 'a daughter'."

97 ii. Catherine Lovett was born on 18 Sep 1804 in Wilton, , NH.²⁵⁴ Written in the letter was the note "A daughter named Catherine was born the 18th of Sept. last."

53. Abel "Allison" Wrifford²⁵⁵ was born on 15 Feb 1779 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^256,257,258 Notation in Hunt/Roberts bible is Eldest son of Asa Wrifford and 3rd child of Elizabeth his wife, was born Feb 15 1779. He Purchased Property in Town of Sharon from Thomas Bingham on 11 Dec 1804 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.²⁵⁹ From Thomas Bingham of Sharon to Abel Wrifford of Sharon for $400.00 50 acres in Town of Sharon the first 100 acres lot drawn to the right of Abijah Ward was original grantee $26.00 Security payment of a note to be paid in 5 years, Note to be delivered to the ------ of Bingham. 11 Dec. 1804 Joel Marsh, Recorded 11 Dec. 1804. Joel Marsh. He legally changed name to Allison about 1810 in Boston , Suffolk, MA.²⁶⁰ Statement is "that Abel Wrifford, of Boston, writing master, may take the name of Allison Wrifford He was a Chirographer between 1810 and 1831 in Concord, NH.²⁶¹ "Allison Wrifford, of Boston whose writing books were sold here as early as 1810 came to Concord in 1831 announcing himself as the 'veteran chirographer who by long practice and peculiar aptitude has possessed himself of successful instruction by seizing those happy moments, when the attention of pupils can be caught (sic) and successful employed.' ." He Purchased from Landfair Hand, lot #73 on 28 May 1810 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.²⁶² 28 May 1810 From Landfair Hand Tunbridge, Orange Vermont to Abel Wrifford of Massachusetts For $450.00 Description: All the land deeded to me by William Lyon in and of Tunbridge aforesaid March 17,1808 for the reference being had for the more particular description of the premises being one quarter or 25 acres off the west end of lot no 73 the orginal right of Stephen Hawley also the two other piece off the north west end of lot no 72, third hundred of William Camp beginnig at the Northwest corner of said lot no 72 and running on the west line of the said lot till it strikes the old road leading from Strafford to Tunbridge from then on the north side of said road to the old saw mill from thence to the north line of said lot no 72 and from thence on the north lone of the north west corner of the same. Witnessed Ashael chamberlin and Aaron Loveland, Recorded 29 May 1810 Strafford/ He Sold to John Brockway on 29 May 1810 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.²⁶³ Abel Wrifford of Boston, County of Suffolk state of Massachusetts for two hundred fifty dollars from John Brockway of Sharon Windsor, VT a piece of land in Sharon described: one half of the fifth hundred acre lot divided ... the right granted the first settled minister being the southerly half being divided lengthways which land is the farm lately occupied by Benj. Cressey. Signed Abel Wrifford, 29 May 1810, Witnessed Timothy Marsh, Joel Marsh, recorded Joel Marsh Justice of the Peace recorded 29 May 1810 Joel Marsh town Clerk He Purchased From Samuel Bennett land in Tunbridge on 30 May 1811 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.²⁶⁴ From Samuel Bennett of Tunbridge to Abel Wrifford of Massachusetts For $48.00

Beginning at the Northwest corner of a piece of land deeded by Lyon to Landfair Hand then North 65 deg. West 18 1/2 rods then South 17 deg. West 36 rods then South 21 deg. West 34 rods to the line of said Hand's lot then on to first mentioned bounds. Signed Samuel Bennett Witnessed Mills Cheny, Samuel Austin Tunbridge 30 May 1811. Recorded Samuel Austen 18 June 1811. He Sold Land deed A. Wrifford by S. Bennett in 1813 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.²⁶⁵ From Abel Wrifford of Leominster, MA, to James Lyon, Jr. Tunbridge For $400.00

Beginning at the Northwest corner of a piece of land deeded by Lyon to Landfair Hand then North 65 deg. West 18 1/2 rods then South 17 deg. West 36 rods then South 21 deg. West 34 rods to the line of said Hand's lot then on to first mentioned bounds 45 Acres except a piece on which the house of said family stands comprehending the house and beginning on the NE side of road by the graveyard and running twenty rods on the east line of said peice to the north as the division line now stands between me and Joel Lyon, the present owner as supposed and from thence in a west direction to a bound standing 3 rods from the north end of said dwelling house on the road now runs taking in the house to the before mentioned point of the NE side of the road near the grave yard containing from one to two acres of land be the same more or less except this peice last described the other two pieces all bought of said Hand and Bennett at times above stated. He Purchased In Tunbridge from James Lyon Jr. on 31 Aug 1815 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.²⁶⁶ From James Lyon Jr.of Strafford VT to Abel Wrifford of Leominster, Worcester, MA for $500.00 a certain piece of land in Tunbridge, two pieces one sold and deeded by William Lyon to Landfair Hand in the year 1808 and by the said Hand to me Abel Wrifford in 1810 and also another piece deeded to A. Wrifford by Samuel Bennett in the year 1811 being in all 45 acres save and except a piece of land on which the house of said farm? stands comprehending the house and beginning at a point on the North east side of the road by the grave yard and running 20 rods on the east line of said piece sold to the north as the division line now stands between me and Joel Lyon, the present owner (as supposed) and from thence in a western direction to a bound standing three rods from the nroth end of the said dwelling house on the road and the north of the north end of the house from thence as the road now runs taking in the house to the before mentioned point on the northeast side of the road near the graveyard containing from one to two acres of land be the same more or less, n..... save and except this piece last described piece the two other pieces mentioned all bought of said hand and Bennet at times above stated. Signed Abel Wrifford

Witnesses Benj. Preston, John Moore, 31 Aug 1815, recorded Benj. Preston JP 15 Sept 1815 at Tunbridge. He Sold in Tunbridge to James Lyon Jr. on 31 Aug 1815 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.²⁶⁷ From Abel Wrifford of Leominster, Worcester MA to James Lyon Jr.of Strafford VT $500.00 a certain piece of land in Tunbridge, two pieces one sold and deeded by William Lyon to Landfair Hand in the year 1808 and by the said Hand to me Abel Wrifford in 1810 and also another piece deeded to A. Wrifford by Samuel Bennett in the year 1811 being in all 45 acres save and except a piece of land on which the house of said farm stands comprehending the house and beginning at a point on the North east side of the road by the grave yard and running 20 rods on the east line of said piece sold to the north as the division line now stands between me and Joel Lyon, the present owner (as supposed) and from thence in a western direction to a bound standing three rods from the nroth end of the said swelling house on the road and the north of the north end of the house from thence as the road now runs taking in the house to the before mentioned point on the northeast side of the road near the graveyard containing from one to two acres of land be the same more or less, n..... save and except this piece last described piece the two other pieces mentioned all bought of said hand and Bennet at times above stated. Signed Abel Wrifford at Strafford, Witnesses Benj. Preston, John Moore, 31 Aug 1815, recorded Benj. Preston JP 15 Sept 1815 at Tunbridge. He Sold land in Tunbridge VT to Walker Marshall on 5 Oct 1818 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.²⁶⁸ From Abel Wryford Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts to Walker Marshall for $8.00 described as two acres of land reserved out of a deed executed to James Lyon Jr. formerly of sd Tunbridge for a more particular description of said land referencing be had to sd deed on record in the Town Clerks office in sd Tunbirdge with a dwelling house standing thereon it being about two acres of land being the same more or less. dated 5 Oct. 1818 Strafford VT Stephen Morrill, JP, recorded Tunbridge 13 Feb 1819 Samuel Austen TC He Authored Wrifford's Mercantile Penmanship in 1824 in New York.²⁶⁹ After publication of Wrifford's Mercantile Penmanship the quarto he liked to speak of as his chef d'oeuvre, the master continued his itinerant teaching career. He resided Newbury in 1840 in Newbury, Orange, VT.²⁷⁰ He died on 23 Sep 1844 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^271,141 Death of Allison Wrifford recorded age 67 at time of death Abel lived in Boston ca 1809 although no mention of him is found in City directories.

Letter from his 1/2 brother Moses who was living with him, was sent from Cambridge.

Abel was teaching penmanship 1809 when he wrote his mother. Apparently there was some kind of rift or argument between he and his brother. His brother Moses had written to Uncle Benjamin Cressey that by now no doubt he had heard "Mr.A.W's side of the story." It appears that Abel took the role of "in charge" of the family. He gave instructions to his mother about dealing with lambs, wool, cattle and other matters in his absence. In a letter from a cousin, Elvira Cressy to her sister, she states that "Aunt Hand (Elizabeth Cressey,Hunt, Wrifford, Hoyt, Hand) has received a letter from Mr. Wrifford that he is not expected to live and that his daughter is dead." Abel was also known as Allison From the Hist. of Concord, NH "Allison Wrifford, of Boston, whose writing-books were sold here as early as 1810, came to Concord in 1831 announcing himself as the 'veteran chirographer, who by long practice and peculiar aptitude has possessed himself of the secret of successful instruction, by seizing those happy moments, when the attention of pupils can be caught and successfully employed.' He taught in Concord and vicinity for several years, marrying in 1834, Mrs. Mary Greeley of Hopkinton. He died in the latter town ten years later, aged sixty four. Concord papers speak of him as being 'the first in his profession in the United States, and known in all New England and many of the Middle and Southern states as an elegant penman, an accomplished gentleman, and a popular and successful teacher.'

He was married to Mary (Mrs) Greeley on 6 Sep 1834 in Danville, VT.^272,273 Allison Wrifford, formerly of Boston m. Mrs. Mary Greeley of Hopkinton, NH

He was married to Ellen Elizabeth Green on 13 Mar 1821 in Boston, , MA.^274,275 "Wrifford headquartered in Boston where he married in 1821" Marriages in Boston by Rev. Daniel Sharp, D.D.

54. Elizabeth (Betty) Wrifford²⁷⁶ was born on 4 Feb 1781 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^277,278,279 Betty Wrifford daughter of Asa Wrifford and Elizabeth his wife was born Feb 4 1781.

She was married to Josiah Burroughs in 1800 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.²⁸⁰ Betty Wrifford daughter of Asa W. married to Josiah Burroughs at Sharon, VT Nov. 1800 Josiah Burroughs died on 3 Aug 1837 in Boston, , MA.²⁸¹ Josiah Burroughs husband of Betty W. died at Boston August 3 1837 Name sometimes spelled Burrows Elizabeth (Betty) Wrifford and Josiah Burroughs had the following children:

98 i. Charles Burroughs was born on 10 Oct 1801 in Sharon , Windsor, VT.²⁸² son to Josiah Burrows by Betsey his wife, was born Sharon 10 Oct 1801 recorded Jan 14 1823 by S. Morrill Town Clerk

99 ii. Abel Wrifford Burroughs was born on 14 May 1804 in Champlain, NY.²⁸³ Abel Wrifford Burrows son to Josiah Burrows by Betsy was born Champlain NY 14 aug 1804 rec. 14 June 1828

100 iii. Nodiah Moore Burroughs was born on 31 Jan 1809 in Providence, Lower Canada.²⁸⁴ Son to Joshiah Burrows by Betsy his wife was born Providence L. Canada 31 Jan 1809 Recorded 14 June 1823 by Stephen Morrill T. Clerk.

101 iv. Sarah Burroughs was born on 21 Oct 1807 in Champlain, NY.²⁸⁵ Sarah Burroughs daughter to Josiah by Betsey his wife was born Champlain N. York 21 Aug. 1807 recorded 14 June 1823 by Stephen Morrill T. Clerk

102 v. James Burroughs was born on 1 Jan 1810 in Champlain, NY.²⁸⁶ Son to Josiah Burroughs by Betsey his wife was born Champlain NY 1 Jan 1810, recorded 14 June 1823 by Stephen Morrill town Clerk.

103 vi. Catherine Lovett Burroughs was born on 17 Mar 1816 in Chelsea.²⁸⁷ Catherine Lovett Burrows daughter to Josiah Burrows by Betsy his wife was born Chelsea 17 Mar 1816 by Stephen Morrill Town Clerk 14 June 1823.

104 vii. Cretice Ann Burroughs was born on 17 Mar 1818 in Strafford , Orange, VT.²⁸⁸ Unable to be sure of first name, appears to be Cretice, daughter to Josiah Burrows by Betsey his wife was born Strafford by Betsey his wife was born Strafford 17 Mar 1818 recorded 14 June 1823 by Stephen Morrill 14 June 1823

105 viii. Emily Burroughs was born on 14 Apr 1820 in Strafford , Orange, VT.²⁸⁹ Place not indicated and I'm assuming it was Strafford. Daughter to Josiah Burrows by Betsey his wife was born 14 April 1820 recorded 14 June 1823 by Stephen Morrill, town clerk.

106 ix. John Lovett Burroughs was born on 21 Nov 1802 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.²⁹⁰ John Lovett son to Josiah and Betsy Burroughs b. 21 Nov 1802 Cert. Josiah Burroughs, attest Hezekiah Hutchinson.

55. James Hoyt^{291,292,293,294,295} was born on 12 Sep 1788 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^{296,297,298,299,300} James Hoyt born Sept. 11 1788 Father's name "Mr. David Hoyt" Mother's maiden name Elizabeth. Certified by J.A. fuller, Clerk of Hopkinton, 7 Nov. 1905 He was Sued on 4 Sep 1794 in Hillsborough, NH.³⁰¹ JAMES HOYT VS. NATHAN EATON James Hoyt of Henniker in the County of Hillsborough, Husbandman, who being a minor under the age of 21 years, sues by Moses Hoyt of said Henniker, cordwainer, his father, guardian and next friend Plaintiff Appellee against Nathan Eaton of Weare in said county, Husbandman, defendant, Appellant from the Judgement of the Court of Common Pleas holder at Hopkinton within and for the County of Hillsborough on the first Tuesday of September Anno Domini 1794. In an action of trespass on the case, for that at Weare aforesaid on that twentieth day of September last part the said James and the said Nathan in company were conversing together and the said Nathan then and there held in his hands a gun loaded with gun powder which gun so loaded the said Nathan did so unskillfully, negligently and carelessly use and handle and did so directly hold said gun against the body of the Plaintiff and was so heedless and void of that circumspection and carefulness which by law he ought to have then and there discharged said gun and the full load and contents thereof in and against the thigh of the plaintiff by reason of the said Nathan's so discharging the load and contents of said gun in the careless and heedless manner as aforesaid the said James then and there recd' a most grievous and dangerous wound and is thigh and bond was torn very much bruised and by reason of all which the plaintiff has intirely lost the use of his limbs and has suffered great pain, sickness, cost and expense all of with the damage of the said James as he says the sum of two hundred pounds. This action was commenced by the said James Hoyt against the said Nathan Eaton at the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Hillsborough July Term 1794 and continued to Sept. term above mention, and the said Nathan by William Gordon Esq. Comes and defends the force and injury to and for the plea saith he is not guilty in manner and form as the Plaintiff hath declared against him and thereof joins (? points?) himself on the Country and the Plaintiff by Moses Hoyt his guardian and next friend joins said issue. After a full hearing of the parties the cause was committed to a Jury sworn according to law to try the issue who made return of their verdict thereon upon oath and did the Jury find for the Plaintiff two pounds eight shillings damage and the cost of Court. Where upon Judgement was rendered that the said Hoyt recover against the said Eaton the sum of two pounds eight shillings damage and cost of court taxed at five pounds five shillings and seven pence. From which Judgement the did James Hoyt and Nathan Eaton appealed to the superior court of Judicature holder at Amherst within and for the county of Hillsborough on the first Tuesday of October Anno Domini 1794 when and where the appeal was entered and the action continued to this term. And now the parties appear and being fully heard by their counsel learned in the law the course is committed to a Jury sworn according to law to try this issue who make return of their verdict thereon upon oath and say The Jury find for the Appellee ten dollars damage and costs of Courts. It is therefore considered by the Court that the said James Hoyt recover against the said Nathan Eaton the sum of ten dollars damage and costs of Courts taxed at twenty eight dollars and five cents. Jurors Andrew Bowers, Tim P. Ladd, Joshua Moor, John Day, George Hadley, Saml. Mansfield, David Campbell, Joshua Kendall, Benjamin Darling, Thomas Story, Abel Kimball, Thomas Bailey. Execution of Issue 23 May 1795. He resided Wilton on 16 Oct 1804 in Wilton, , NH.²⁵⁴ In the letter John Lovett states that James Hoit is well and as large as I am. He intends to come up next fall if nothing keeps him. He could mean that James lives elsewhere but this is a possibility. He made a Freeman in Sep 1811 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³⁰² Took the freeman's oath and voted for the first time He Purchased on 28 Apr 1812 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³⁰³ From Jedidiah H. Harris of Strafford To James Hoyt of Strafford County and state aforesaid for $120.00 Description: Land lying in Strafford, beginning near the southwest corner of a piece of land, deeded to Samuel Bliss Jr. and Jedediah Harris thence running north 48 degrees east about eight rods and 48 links, thence north 52 degrees west aobut 4 rods and four links, thence south 59 degrees west about 8 rods thence to the first mention bounds on the road with a shop standing there it be the same more or less, it being a part of lot no 20 in the first division of land to him this James Hoyt. Signed Jed Harris 28 Apr. 1812 Witness J. Skinner, Stephen Morrill Recorded 28 Apr. 1812 Stephen Morrill J. P. Vol 4 page 13 He Purchased SE corner lot 54, Strafford from John Harris on 23 May 1812 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³⁰⁴ From John Harris of Plainfield To James Hoyt of Strafford For $350.00 Description: SE corner of lot 54 in first division thence running north 33 deg. east 40 rods and 12 feet hence east 33 degrees north to the highway then southerly on the east line of said highway to the east line of lot 47 in the 2nd division then north 33 degrees east to the first mentioned bounds, also a dwelling house standing on the west side of said highway about 8 rods south of the falling mill. Witness Betsy Morrill, Stephen Morrill Registered 23 May 1812 Stephen Morrill, vol 4 page 27. He served in the military on 18 Jun 1812 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.^305,306 Responding to a call by Brig. Gen. Alexander Macomb David Morrill, Peter Brown and James Hoyt served under Capt Jedidiah H. Harris in Col. Lyman Fitch's Reg. The company arrived at Plattsburgh the day after the battle, This affadavit was signed by Gen. William Sweatt. Peter Brown is said to be living in Kingsville, Ohio in June of 1856 when an affadavit by Frederick Smith and Joseph Morrill stated the same facts. He Sold on 4 Jan 1813 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³⁰⁷ From James Hoyt, Strafford, Orange VT To Balch Lovett, Strafford, Orange, VT For $118.00 Description: Land lying in Strafford, beginning near the southwest corner of a piece of land, deeded to Samuel Bliss Jr. and Jedediah Harris thence running north 48 degrees east about eight rods and 48 links, thence north 52 degrees west aobut 4 rods and four links, thence south 59 degrees west about 8 rods thence to the first mention

bounds on the road with a shop standing there it be the same more or less, it being a part of lot no 20 in the first division of land to him the said Balch Lovett Signed James Hoyt, 5 Jan 1813 Witness Nathaniel Morrill, W.C. Denison Registered 6 Jan, Stephen Morrill, book 4 page 80 He Purchased on 10 Feb 1814 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³⁰⁸ From Abial Stevens, Mary Stevens, James P. Blaisdell, Isabella Blaisdell of Strafford, Orange VT To James Hoyt for $107.00 Description, Land lying in the township of Strafford beginning at the SW corner of lot no 53 in the first division runs south 57 degrees, sixty four rod, then north thirty three degrees east fifty one rods and three and a half feet, then north fifty seven degrees west sixty four rods, then south thirty three degrees west to the first mentioned bounds containig twenty one and 1/2 acre of land more or less. Signed Abial Stevens, Marcy Stevens, James P. Blaisdell, Isabel Blaisdell 10 Feb 1814 Witnessed, David Morrill, Stephen Morrill, Margery Smith. Registered 19 May 1814 Two separate notes state that Marcy Stevens and Isabell Blaisdell, appeared before the Justice of the peioce and signed the above deed, of their own free will. Registered book 4 page 317 He Purchased on 4 Apr 1814 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³⁰⁹ From Cyril Chandler Strafford, Orange VT To James Hoyt, Strafford, Orange VT For $10.00 Description: My right, title, interest, property or claim which I now have, ever had aught or could have unto one half of the privilege of the mill brook as far as it runs on lot no. 53 in the first division which was received in a deed for Samuel Bliss and Thomas Foster Signed Cyril Chandler 4 April 1814 Witnessed Joseph Sanborn, Jed Harris Registered 16 Apr 1814, Stephen Morrill book 4 page 304 He Purchased Mortgage of Balch Lovett on 21 Jun 1814 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.³¹⁰ From David Fisher, of Strafford, Orange Vermont Mortgage of Balch Lovett To James Hoyt

House and saw mill and land that David Fisher deeded to Lovett on 10 Mar 1814. James Hoyt assumed mortgage then mortgage was settled in full Dates are confusing. 10 Mar 1814--18 aug 1814--21 June 1814; Witnesses are William Fisher and attested by Samuel Austen Town Clerk David Fisher stated he received his demand in full from James Hoyt Book 4 page 343 Tunbridge land records. 21 June 1814 He Purchased Lot on North bank of Millbrook on 18 Aug 1814 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.³¹¹ From Balch Lovett of Tunbridge, Orange VTTo james Hoyt of Strafford, Orange Vermont

For $200.00 Land description, Piece of land in Tunbridge, beginning at the north bank of the mill brook at the bridge by the highway on Abel Bennets land thence running south to David H. Williston's land, thence westerly to the west bank of the brook, thence north to the West bank of said Mill brook forr enough to contain the Mill privlege and stream of water thence on the north bank of said brook to the first mentioned bound, supposed to contain one acre and one half be the same more or less. Witnesses, Seth Tracey, Samuel Austin, Signed Balch Lovett, Recorded 18 Aug 1814 Samuel Austin JP. He Sold land, saw mill and privileges on 21 Aug 1814 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.³¹² Vol 4 page 335 >From James Hoyt of Strafford, Orange County State of VT to Seth Tracey

For $200.00 Land in Tunbridge, all the land, saw mill, and privileges standing near abel Bennet and all, the same mill and privilege Abel Bennet deeded to Sylvanius Fisher referring to deed from Bennet and Fisher for the description of said premises. 21 Oct 1814

Witnesses Samuel Austin Jr. Samuel Austin Recorded 21 Oct 1814, Saumuel Austin J.P. He Sold in Mar 1815 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³¹³ Sold two parcels of land and a share of a mill privilege Sold to Balch Lovett He Purchased on 21 Mar 1815 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³¹⁴ From Jonathan Skinner to James Hoyt For $11.00 Description, parcel of land lying in S. Strafford, beginning about 4 1/2 rods south 33 dg west from the southerly corner of said Hoyts dwelling house, thence north 26 dg, west 10 rods to an elm tree, then on the east bank of the river up said river 10 rods to a pile of stones on the wall that said Hoyt build, then south 33 degrees, east 3 rods, then south 50 dg. west 8 rods to the first mentioned bounds. I do hereby reserve to my self, my heirs and assignees, the right of carrying water across said land in a ditch or trough and I do agree that the said Bacon shall have the privileges of getting water our of the river for the use of the house and the said Hoyt is to keep or cause to be kept a good and sufficient fence by or on the river and where they go after water so as to keep the cattle out of Jonathan Skinner's pasture or lot adjoining said land Witnesses: Abner Skinner, Stephen Morrill Signed Jonathan Skinner 21 Mar 1815 Registered 22 Mar 1815 Stephen Morrill vol 4 page 412 He Sold on 22 Mar 1815 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³¹⁵ From James Hoyt, Strafford, Orange VT To Levi Bacon of Strafford, Orange Vt For $100.00 Description, parcel of land lying in S. Strafford, beginning about 4 1/2 rods south 33 deg west from the southerly corner of said Hoyts dwelling house, thence north 26 deg, west 10 rods to an elm tree, then on the east bank of the river up said river 10 rods to a pile of stones on the wall that said Hoyt built, then south 33 degrees, east 3 rods, then south 50 deg. west 8 rods to the first mentioned bounds. I do hereby reserve to my self, my heirs and assignes, the right of carrying water across said land in a ditch or trough and I do agree that the said Bacon shall have the privielieges of getting water out of the river for the use of the house and the said Bacon is to keep or (?) ato be kept a good and sufficient fence by or on the river and where they go after water so as to keep the cattle out of Jonathan Skinners pasture or lot adjoining said land Signed James Hoyt 22 Mar 1815 Witness Waitstill Smith, John Nelson Recorded 23 Mar 1815, Stephen Morrill Town clerk book 4 page 414 He Purchased on 28 Sep 1815 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³¹⁶ From Margery Smith To James Hoyt For $50.00 date 28 Sept 1815; Description, certain piece of land lying in Strafford, beginning at the SW corner of lot no 53 in the first division runs south 57 deg, east 64 rods, thence north 33 deg east 51 rods and 3 1/2 feet then

north 57 deg west 64 rods, then south 33 deg west to the first mentioned bounds containing 20 1/2 acres be the same more or less. Witnesses Abial Stevens, Stephen Morrill, Signed Margery Smith recorded 28 Sept 1815, Stephen Morrill, Town clerk He Purchased on 3 Oct 1815 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³¹⁷ From Frederick Smith of Strafford, Orange, VT To James Hoyt of Strafford, Orange Vt

For $20.00 Certain piece of allowance land in Strafford, beginning at the southwest corner of lot no 53 in the first division from thence running north 33 deg, east 40 rods and 12 foot, thence north 57 deg west 4 rods, thence south 33 deg west to the SE corner of lot no 54 in the first division thence 4 rods to the first mentioned bound. Witnesses Levi Bacon, Steven Morrill Recorded 3 oct 1815 by Stephen Morrill, Town Clerk He resided Jefferson, Ashtabula OH in 1817 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³¹⁸ "James Hoyt moved to Jefferson with his wife and one child in 1817. He remained here one year, then removed to Springfield, Ohio. In 1825 he moved back to Jefferson again; his family then consisted of his wife and four children. Not long afterward he bought the frame addition on the south side of the old jail and moved it on the spot where Mr.Fortune's new house stands. Here Mr. Hoyt lived until 1830. He then sold it to Colonel Jones. He built the house where Solomon Wright now lives and sold it to Colonel Jones about 1837. He also built the house lives in now. He is about 87 years old, an by trade a shoemaker." (See Occupation) He resided Springfield, Ohio between 1818 and 1825 in Springfield, Clark, OH.³¹⁹ Suit against James Abbott by numerous Springfield area residents. James Hoyt is named as one of the Plaintiffs. He was awarded $35.00 He Purchased on 18 Aug 1829 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²⁰ Grantor Lynds Jones, the south 1/2 of lots 37 and 39 on Erie Street, Jefferson, Ashtabula OH He resided Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH in 1830 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²¹ He resided 375 1/2 Erie Street Jefferson OH in 1837 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²² total taxes $199.00. Road, $28.00. Town, $28.00. Building $42.00, School $56.00, City $45.00 Total Value 14. He was excommunicated on 10 Nov 1838 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²³ Congregational church records indicate he was excommunicated in 1834 He resided Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH in 1840 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²⁴ He resided Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH in 1850 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²⁵ He Sold on 21 Jun 1851 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²⁶ James Hoyt to Flavius Jones South 1/2 of lots 37 and 39 on Erie Street He Purchased on 26 Jun 1851 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²⁷ H.A. Rogers to James Hoyt 26 June 1851 1/2 Acre lot 40 Erie Street For $75.00

Township 11 3rd range of Township in Connecticut Western Reserve being the south middle part of town lot 40 on Erie Street bounded on the south by Sam. C. Armasden's lands in said lot 40 east by chestnut steet north by land of Henry Rogers in said lot number 40 and west by school lot 38 containing 1/2 acre. Signed Henry Rogers and Melinda Rogers Witnesses Thomas Oliver and Henry Johnson received 10 Jan 1852,

Recorded 17 Feb 1852. He Purchased on 23 Mar 1859 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²⁸ Administrators of L. Jones Estate to James Hoyt Vonveyance??? Conveyance lots 30 & 32 Erie Street 4 acres He resided Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH in 1860 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³²⁹ He Sold Lot 40 Jefferson on 25 Jan 1870 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³³⁰ James and Polly Lyon to Luther Hoyt, For $1000.00. south middle part of lot 40 on Erie Street bounded on south by land formerly owned by Samuel Amsden lots 40 west, school lot south 38 by Chestnut street and south by land of Henry rogers. Signed James and Polly Hoyt, Witnessed by W.P. Howland and Elizabeth Walker. He resided Jefferson on 4 Jun 1870 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³³¹ line 18 #140/139 James Hoyt 81, m/m/ shoemaker born NH parents born US resided in home with Polly age 76 born VT parents born US, Luther W. 35 House Carpenter, Rosella 34, Flora I 13. Iva R. 10, Hattie E. 5 and Elizabeth 3 He resided Jefferson on 25 Jun 1880 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³³² Enumerated in home of Luther, age 91, W, M, at home, widower, Born VT, Father born NH, Mother born NH. The person who gave the census taker the information ws incorrect about James bp and so it is difficult to give 100% credence to the information about birthplace of father. He died on 9 Sep 1880 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.^333,334,335 Obituary of James Hoyt in Jefferson, Sept 9, Mr. James Hoyt, one of the earlies settlers of the village, aged nearly 92 years Ashtabula Sentinel Saturday Sept 18, 1880 Cemetery Records State: James HOYT died Sept. 9, 1880, 92 years old less 3 days, married, Born Hillsboro County, Hopkinton, N. Hampshire, was a shoemaker. Sergeant in the war of 1812. Application for letters of Administration in the estate of James HOYT, Estate # 13564 Ashtubula County Probate Court, Ashtabula OH. Date of death given as 9 Sept 1880

is given in the naming of heirs of James HOYT for the purpose of releasing a mortgage, made by James HOYT to a Ruth A. MILLER. He was buried on 12 Sep 1880 in Oakdale Cem Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³³⁶ Grave is marked with white limestone which states James Lyon Serg. Winchell's Co. 45th NY Military. He had an estate probated in 1906 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³³⁷ Application for letters of Administration in the estate of James HOYT, Estate # 13564 Ashtubula County Probate Court, Ashtabula OH. This is given in the naming of heirs of James HOYT for the purpose of releasing a mortgage, made by James HOYT to a Ruth A. MILLER, Mortgage was paid in 1870, but apparently never released. From family records he was walking along and met a pack of wolves. He had no weapon, but he did have an umbrella. He opened and shut the umbrella several times, the wolves scattered and ran off. While he was at work for Aaron Thorp on this side of Eagleville, Jotham Williams and Jerry Wormer then living at Thorp's went deer hunting one day. They returned a little before sunset, but had killed no deer. Mr. Hoyt said he would try his skill. He took his gun and went abut half a mile in a different direction from the way they came, he came to an opening in the woods and saw two large deer. He fired his gun, and one deer fell and the other ran away. He made a rope of bark and drew the one he had killed home, as that was the common way to bring in a deer in those days. He said the other deer would be on the spot the next morning looking for its mate; he started early with his gun, found the deer and shot it. Thus he killed two deer without losing any time from work.

He was married to Polly Mary Lyon (daughter of James Lyon and Mary Melinda (Polly) P_________t) on 3 Mar 1812 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^338,339,340 Place of marriage, Strafford on Strafford Town Records, recorded by Aaron Buzzell preacher of gospel, recorded 8 Mar 1813 Given as Tunbridge on James Hoyt military pension request. Most likely it was Strafford, wedding listed as at James Hoyt's home on

Strafford records the pension application was filed 60 years later. Polly's home was Tunbridge.³³⁸ Polly Mary Lyon was born on 9 May 1794 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.^341,342 Polly daughter to James Lyons, born 9 May ad 1794, certified by James Lyon attest H. Hutchinson Town Clerk. Cemetery records state 81 years old, born Tunbridge VT She died on 26 Aug 1875 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.^343,344 Cause of death old age. Date of death given as 26 Aug on death certificate. 82 years 6 months Cemetery Records died 26 Aug 1875 was 82 years old born Tunbridge VT

Obit reads: "In Jefferson, Aug 26th Polly LYON wife of James HOYT in her 83rd year. She leaves a husband 86 years old with whom she has lived 65 years. She came to Jefferson in 1817." She was buried on 26 Aug 1875 in Oakdale Cemetery, Jefferson, OH.³³⁶ Died Aug 26 1875 was 81 years. No stone on grave. She is buried next to James. Birth 7 or 9 May 1794 noted on paper handwritten by James Lyon stating she is his child. 9 May 1794 date "The Children of James and Mary (Presket) Lyon" Lyon Family Genealogy II Moved with husband, and one child to Jefferson, Ashtabula Ohio in 1815 and lived there one year. Moved again to Madison, Clark county Ohio, returned to Jefferson in 1825 with 4 children. "Condensed History of Astabula County" J. Howells Death rec. states she was 81 years 9 months and 2 days which conflicts with known birth records. Name is given as Ana Polly Lyon on Clark County Oh, Court records. Ana Polly Lyon Hoyt is listed as one of the heirs of Benjamin Lyon, brothers and sisters William, James, John, Isaac, Daniel, Timothy, Joel, and sister Malinda are named as heirs. Brother Ira is apparently dead at the time of Benjamin's death as are the parents. James Hoyt and Polly Mary Lyon had the following children:

107 i. Lucy Hoyt was born on 26 Mar 1813 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^345,346 age at death 15 m. 13 days. She died on 7 Jul 1814 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^347,348 d. 7-9-1814 She was buried on 13 Jul 1814 in Old City Cemetery, Strafford, VT.³⁴⁹ age 15 months 13 days Two documents show a Lucy HOYT alive and living in Jefferson, Ashtabula OH. Is this a different Lucy HOYT or the same one??? The DAR record "Women Who Lived in Ashtabula County before 1855" and the Minutes of the 1st Congregational Church show her as alive and living in Jefferson, Ashtabula OH.The Minutes show her as being removed (excommunicated) on 28 Oct 1837. Lucy Hoyt was listed as married to

Hiram Southard

+108 ii. Mary Eliza Hoyt.

109 iii. James Lyon Hoyt³⁵⁰ was born between 1818 and 1820 in South Charleston, Clark, OH.³⁵¹ 20 Years Old, on first enlistment Gives birth place on first enlistment as Clark County, Ohio and South Charleston on reenlistment

He was described as Grey eyes, light hair in 1840 in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, OH.³⁵² fair complection, height 5'10 He died in 1845 in Buena Vista , Mexico.^353,354,355 "the family received one letter from Buena Vista and never heard from him again, he was presumed dead". The military record does not reflect this. He is listed as a deserter.

Died in combat Mexican American War, Historic Manual of the 1st Congregational Church Jefferson Ohio no birth record, anecdotal information History of Jefferson, Child was not born when parents first lived in Jefferson until 1817. He was present when family returned to Jefferson in 1823. Enlisted Columbus OH.

+110 iv. Melinda Hoyt.

+111 v. Jane L Hoyt.

+112 vi. Julia Ann Hoyt.

+113 vii. Emily Hoyt.

+114 viii. Luther Warren Hoyt.

+115 ix. Ellen Hoyt.

57. Hannah Cressey³⁵⁶ was born on 4 Dec 1782 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.¹⁴² Recorded Strafford 22 May 1790

Jonathan Hoyt (son of Stephen Hoyt and Sarah Straw) was born on 12 Jul 1792 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.³⁵⁷ Hannah Cressey and Jonathan Hoyt had the following children:

116 i. Edward Hoyt was born in Nov 1813 in Eden, Orleans VT.³⁵⁸

117 ii. Sarah Hoyt was born in Apr 1815 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.³⁵⁹

118 iii. Fannie Presbury Hoyt was born in Jul 1823 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.³⁶⁰

119 iv. Daniel Cressy Hoyt was born in Sep 1825 in Bradford, Merrimack , NH.³⁶¹

58. Benjamin Cressey³⁵⁶ was born on 3 Feb 1785 in Tunbridge , Orange, VT.^142,362 Recorded Strafford 22 May 1790, There is conflict in birthdates, family bible states that he was born in Bradford NH 15 Feb 1783 He died on 18 Mar 1870 in NY, NY.³⁶³ 85 years, 3 days, white widower, no occupation, birthplace, Bradford, NH. Resident of NY 64 years, arrived in city age 21. Fathers and mother's birth place NH. Place of death 225 W. 13th Rear Bldg. 9th ward. He was buried on 21 Mar 1870 in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.³⁶⁴ Dear Uncle, I have unexpercted receivd a letter from you, the one I have long desired to see or hear of you living yet so long after my father's decease. I have 6 children William 23, George 21, Ann Elisa 16, Cornelius 15, Marcellius 14, Mary Jane 7, Lyman Denison 3. My sister Hannah has a hard lot in this world. Her husband is given to dissapation and she has had a large family to bring up. Two of her sons are here to me. Miriam got married last winter. Gidion her oldest was married before he came here, but he had a miserable wife, he has sent her back."

He was married to Susannah Gillen on 3 May 1844 in NY, NY.³⁶⁵ Married by Rev. Bishop a. Wheelock, 16th Baptist Church Susannah Gillen was born on 22 Sep 1783 in Rockland Co. NY.³⁶⁶ Benjamin Cressey and Susannah Gillen had the following children:

120 i. William Cressey was born in 1801.³⁵⁶

121 ii. George Cressey was born in 1811.

122 iii. Ann Elisa Cressey was born in 1816.³⁵⁶

123 iv. Cornelius Cressey was born in 1817.³⁵⁶

124 v. Marcellus Cressey was born in 1817.³⁵⁶

125 vi. Mary Jane Cressey was born on 3 Jan 1825 in NY, NY.^356,367

126 vii. Lyman Denison Cressey was born in 1829.³⁵⁶

62. Polly Deadman was born on 27 Sep 1780 in Salem, MA.³⁶⁸

John Francis was born on 16 Aug 1767.³⁶⁹ Polly Deadman and John Francis had the following children:

+127 i. John Francis Jr..

67. Anna Bibbins Cressey was born on 7 Jan 1797 in Pomfret, , CT.³⁷⁰ She died on 8 Apr 1863 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.^371,372

Thomas Eaton (son of Nicholas Eaton and Elizabeth Bowen) was born in 1777.³⁷³ Date calculated, age 54 at death He died on 27 Jan 1831 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.³⁷⁴ Anna Bibbins Cressey and Thomas Eaton had the following children:

128 i. Betsy Eaton was born in 1798 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.³⁷⁵ date calculated from cemetery records She died on 1 Nov 1864 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.³⁷⁶

85. Joseph Presbury Cressey was born on 9 Sep 1812 in Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH.²²¹ He served in the military in 1861 in NH. Died a prisoner of War He died on 11 Oct 1864 in Salisbury, NC.²²¹ Was a prisoner of war...age 52

He was married to Louisa M. Ager in 1838 in Claremont, NH.³⁷⁷ Louisa M. Ager was born in 1818. She died in 1852. Joseph Presbury Cressey and Louisa M. Ager had the following children:

129 i. Albert Cressey was born in 1841.

+130 ii. Charles Amos Cressey.

131 iii. Arvilla M. Cressey was born on 7 Feb 1845 in Manchester, NH.³⁷⁷

132 iv. Richard Cressey was born on 13 May 1852 in Manchester, NH.³⁷⁷

FIFTH GENERATION

86. Elizabeth Hunt³⁷⁸ was born on 31 Mar 1795 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.^379,380 Elizabeth daughter to Moses and Judah Hunt b. 31 Mar 1795 Cert. by M. Hunt She died in 1880.^381,382 Unable to read date Letter states I am so full of truth some of it must come out Your Aunt elizabeth Taylor is at John Burroughs now, she makes it her home to Lewises and John's and here and simons just which place she pleases and when she pleases- she is well and comfortable and enjoyes herself tolerable well she heard from Julius a short time ago and there has been and affirmation there and he shared in it and it rejoiced Lizza very much, lizza's writst is rather lame and weak by timers you herd she broke her wrist but it got along very well.

Samuel Marshall died on 18 Jun 1825.³⁸¹ Elizabeth Hunt and Samuel Marshall had the following children:

133 i. Judith Marshall³⁸¹.

87. Abel Hunt³⁸³ was born on 27 Aug 1796 in Tunbridge, Orange, VT.^106,384 Recorded as Oldest son. He died in 1880 in Fairfield Twp , Bureau, IL.¹⁰⁶ Letter from Abel Hunt to his mother, My dear old mother one great blessing that I desire I fear I shall never enjoy in the flesh that is it would be a great blessing to me if I could see you and enjoy your company and have with you with me it would do me good but as it is mother by the grace of God I do hope to meet you where our joys will never end and parting is not known. Place your whole trust in God Mother we have been carried through seens and unseens and we are yet spared for what we don't know but we hope for the beeter. I suppose you are aware that I have got to be considerable old I was 62 last Aug and I am pretty well worn out but it is better to wear out than to rust out but one thing I am where I have got me a good farm not a stump nor a stone, my house stands on the road on rise in a very pleasant place. I am delightfully situated and my farm is well fenced and my land works very easy. It is very rich, any of it is rich enough to raise any cabbage, beets, parsnips, too rich for beans, good for corn and wheat and rye and oats. I can cut all the hay I want and it is first rate mother. It is very easy working my farm. I don't plow only fifty acres and it all works easy and is all level and smooth. We have a plenty. I was owing a considerable when this hard pinch commenced but I guess I shall get along with it without much trouble, if we should I alon a few years. I am in hopes to see you yet but we can't tell. Mary my have this morning and I though I would send you a look so you might see my blossomes. Goodby my dear mother. I nean so to live that we shall meet again. This from your affectionate son Abel Hunt to Judith Hunt Mary and Tyler and all join in sending their best to you.

He was married to Mary Ramsdale on 7 Jan 1819 in Northhampton, Hampshire, MA.¹⁰⁶ Mary Ramsdale was born on 2 Aug 1803 in MA. She died in 1880 in Bureau Co, IL.¹⁰⁶ Abel Hunt and Mary Ramsdale had the following children:

+134 i. Mary R. Hunt.

135 ii. Cynthia Hunt³⁸³.

88. Cynthia Hunt was born on 21 Sep 1708 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³⁸⁵ 2nd daughter of Moses and Judith She died on 5 Mar 1880 in Goshen, MA.³⁸⁶ Goshen is most likely MA due to her mother's death in that state. Age 81 years 5 months

Aurora? Richardson was born on 23 Dec 1798.³⁸⁷ computed from bible record He died on 23 Jul 1882 in Hadley, MA.³⁸⁸ Aged 83 years 7 days Note is difficult to read, can't decipher the given name

90. Catherine Hunt was born on 14 Jun 1801 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^389,390 Recorded 27 Oct 1815 by Stephen Morrill T. Clerk

She died on 31 Aug 1850.³⁹¹

93. Moses Hunt was born on 5 Aug 1809 in Strafford , Orange, VT.^392,393 Recorded 27 Oct 1815 by Stephen Morrill, T. Clerk. He was Deacon in First Presbyterian church in 1880 in Brecksville , OH.³⁹⁴ Member of the church for 50 years and a deacon for 30 years.

He was married to Emeline Dewey (daughter of Charles P. Dewey and Cynthia) on 27 May 1834 in Brecksville, Cuyahoga, OH.³⁹⁵ Emeline Dewey was born in 1811 in Hampshire Co. MA. Moses Hunt and Emeline Dewey had the following children:

+136 i. Chauncey Hunt.

+137 ii. Sarah Emeline Hunt.

108. Mary Eliza Hoyt was born on 11 Apr 1815 in Strafford , Orange, VT.³⁹⁶ Mary Eliza Hoyt daughter to James Hoyt by Polly his wife was born Strafford 11 Apr. 1815 rec. 13 June 1815 by S. Morrill T. Clerk She resided Erie St. on 3 Jun 1870 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³⁹⁷ age 56 Keeping house, Born VT She died on 29 Sep 1872 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³⁹⁸ Death not recorded in Probate records She was buried in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.

She was married to Joseph Crosby (son of Elijah Crosby and Phoebe Church) on 14 Jul 1832 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.³⁹⁹ Marriage performed by W. Childs Ashtabula County Marriage Returns Reel 1 frame 362 Marriage

records Ashtabula Co⁴⁰⁰ Joseph Crosby was born on 10 May 1800 in Connecticut.^401,402 He resided Jefferson in Jun 1850 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁰³ Occupation Laborer ae 49, born CT He resided Jefferson on 3 Jun 1870 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁰⁴ abe 70 Farmer Real estate $3200/personal property $350/ born CT parents born US He died on 2 Nov 1880 in Sparta , Monroe, WI.⁴⁰⁵ Died of old age, Contraction of Lung, buried cemetery W. of Sparta. Mary Eliza Hoyt and Joseph Crosby had the following children:

+138 i. Augusta Crosby.

+139 ii. George Crosby.

+140 iii. Andrew Crosby.

141 iv. John Crosby⁴⁰⁶ was born in 1839 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁰⁷ Enummerated with parents Possible marriage to Mariette Hanna in 1868

142 v. Olive Crosby was born in 1841 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁰⁸ enumerated with parents

143 vi. Eliza Crosby was born in 1845 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁰⁹ enumerated with parents

+144 vii. Mary Eliza Crosby.

145 viii. Caroline Crosby was born in 1852 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴¹⁰

146 ix. Frederick Crosby was born in 1857 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH. He resided Erie Street on 3 Jun 1870 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴¹¹ age 13, b. OH, attended School

110. Melinda Hoyt was born on 15 Aug 1823 in South Charleston, Clark, OH.^354,412 date calculated from death certificate as well as given on papers from Mary Thiel. She died on 10 Apr 1908 in Chicago, Cook, IL.^413,414 Sex f. color white, birthplace Ohio, father's bp Mass, mother's bp Vermont. Age 83 8 months 11 days. place of death 718 bosworth. Uremic coma from chronic nephritis. Lived in Chicago 9 years. She was buried on 13 Apr 1908 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.^415,416,417 Obituary states she was buried beside her husband in Mauston Cemetery, but cemetery has no record of her burial. Think they may have been buried in Thompson Family cemetery, Lone Rock, Lindina which is across from Property of Joshua Truman Rogers brother of Henry A. Rogers According to anecdotal information supplied by Cora Rogers Weaver she knitted and sewed extremely well. There is a family story that she had a little girl who died. Her father built a coffin for the infant and when she and her family migrated West to Wisconsin they carried the coffin with them. One version states that she was distraught over the birth of the child, another version is that she wanted to bury the child where they settled. According to the Montivideo Mn Leader she was buried in Mauston. It also states that she left 3 sons, two of whom were in California. Cecil, California, Charles, Mn and Adelmar Il????. James, William and Henry were dead at the time of her death??? This was not repeated in Henry A's obit a month earlier.

She was married to Henry Almon Rogers (son of Henry Rogers and Martha McKnight) on 20 Jul 1843 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴¹⁸ Marriage performed by James Norris J.P. on the 20 th of July 1843.⁴¹⁹ Henry Almon Rogers was born on 10 Mar 1820 in Utica, Oneida, NY.³⁵⁴ No documentation found. He Purchased on 23 May 1849 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴²⁰ For $150.00 Township 11 3rd range of Township in Connecticut Western Reserve being the south middle part of town lot 40 on Erie Street bounded on the south by Sam. C. Armasden's lands in said lot 40 east by chestnut steet north by land of Henry Rogers in said lot number 40 and west by school lot 38 containing 1/2 acre. Signed Andrew Bailey

and Wife Emily Bailey Witnesses N.B. Prentice and James Norris received 30 May 1849, recorded 19 Jun 1840. He resided Erie Street on 29 Jun 1850 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴²¹ Enumerated in the Household next to James Hoyt (father of Melinda) Henry Rogers 30 m. wagonmaker b. NY, Melinda, 26, b. OH; Henry E, 6, b. OH James L. 4, b. Canada; Cecil D. b. Ohio. He Sold on 26 Jun 1851 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴²² H.A. Rogers and Melinda Rogers his wife to James Hoyt, 1/2 acre lot 40 on Erie Street For $75.00 Township 11 3rd range of Township in Connecticut Western Reserve being the south middle part of town lot 40 on Erie Street bounded on the south by Sam.C. Armasden's lands in said lot 40 east by chestnut street north by land of Henry Rogers in said lot number 40 and west by school lot 38 containing 1/2 acre. Signed Henry Rogers and Melinda Rogers Witnesses Thomas Oliver and Henry Johnson received 10 Jan 1852, Recorded 17 Feb 1852. He resided Aurora, Kane, IL in 1855 in Aurora, Kane, IL.⁴²³ Henry A. Rodgers 4 males under 10 (James, Charles, Cecil, Adelmar) 1 son 10-20 (Eugene)

1 Male 30-40 H.A. 1 Female under 5 ?, 1 female 30-40 Melinda He Purchased Lot 3 block 10 on 3 Dec 1858 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴²⁴ For 100.00 from Martin Gray and Sophronia Gray for $100.00 Witnessed by Erastus and Julia Devan He Sold Lot 3 block 10 on 10 Sep 1859 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴²⁵ Sold to Samuel Field, Erastus and Julia Devan Witnesses for $100.00 He Purchased Lot II Block 10 Grays Addition Mauston on 16 Sep 1859 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴²⁶ Henry Rogers and Wife, from SW Fitch He resided Mauston on 7 Jun 1860 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴²⁷ Henry, wagonmaker, 40, b. NY; Melinda, 35, at home, b. OH; Eugene, 16, b. OH; James L. 14, b. Canada; Cecil 11, b. OH, Charles E., 9, b. OH; Adelmar,7, b. OH . He Sold Lot 4 block 11 on 26 Feb 1868 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴²⁸ Sold to Jonathan Carter, Lot 4 Block 11, for $50.00 Witnessed by PR Briggs, M. Temple He Sold Part of Block 11 Cutter & Fishers addition to Mauston on 17 Apr 1869 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴²⁹ to J. G. Rogerson He Sold Lots 12 & 13 Dockstaders Addition on 23 Mar 1870 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴³⁰ H.A. Rogers and Wife to John Sherow land contract Lots 12 & 13 Dockstaders Addition He resided Mauston on 11 Jun 1870 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴³¹ Henry A. 50 m. Wagonmaker, b. NY 1500, 500; Melinda 44 b. OH; Cecil, 21, m. school teacher, b. OH; Charles E. 19, m., Attending school, b. OH; Adelmar G. 17, b. OH, attending school, b. OH; Willie J. 9, m, attending school, b. WI. He Purchased Land in Sparta on 5 May 1875 in Sparta , Monroe, WI.⁴³² To George Cornes for $1500.00 the following realestate, All that portion in the county of Monroe, Wis the South 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 14 in Township 17 North of Range four West, lying east of the creek running through said South half of the NE 1/2 bounded as follows Beginning at the NE corner of Coryells addition to the Village of Sparta, said corner being on the West Side of Water Street about one hundred and seventy two feet north of Morse Street) running thence north along the west line of said Water Street one hundred and thirty two feet and 10 inches (132 10/12 ft) thence, West to the center of said creek, thence down the said creek in a south westerly course to a point due west fom the place of beginning thence east to the place of beginning, excepting and reserving the right to raise the water in said creek for mill purposes. Signed HA Rogers, Melinda Rogers. He was Appointed Street commisioner on 20 Apr 1876 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴³³ He resided Main Street Sparta, WI in 1880/81 in Sparta , Monroe, WI.^434,435 #119/130 page 12 supv. dist Henry, Melinda and Will living in Sparta. Henry's occupation listed as painter, Will is Teacher but it is noted that he was ill (diabetes) and had not worked for 6 months. Item in personal section, "H.A. Rogers one of our old residents favored us with a call Tues." He resided Oconomowoc WI on 30 Aug 1890 in Oconomowoc, Waukesha, WI.^436,437 Lived with Adelmer George Rogers when paper work was done to obtain military pension for Cora and Charles Rogers. He resided 442 Cornelia Chicago, IL in 1905 in Chicago, Cook, IL.⁴³⁸ He died on 27 Mar 1908 in Chicago, Cook, IL.^439,440,441 Color white, born NY, father's birth place NY, Mother's birthplace Massachusetts, age 88 years, 0 months, 17 days. Lived in Illinois 6 years. Died 2:23 pm. 718 Bosworth Ave 2nd flat. Cause of death Cerebral hemmorrhage, arterioschlerosis, left leg amputated 1905 for senile gangrene. According to family stories the amputation took place on the kitchen table of Mary (Mamie) Walsh Rogers. "Rogers, Henry A. March 27 aged 88 years, beloved husband of Malindy (sic) nee Hoyt, Father of Cecil D. of Oakland Ca, Dr. Charles E. of Montevideo, MN; George A. Chicago, grandfather of Charles H. and Cora Rogers Weaver, interment 30 Mar at Mauston, WI" "OLD RESIDENT GONE Henry A. Rogers died at the home of his son, G.A. in Chicago, Friday Mar 27 at the age of 88 years. Mr. Rogers was born in New York State 10 Mar 1820 and 20 July 1843 was married to Miss Matindy (sic) Hoyt. In 1859 they came to Mauston and resided here about 20 years moving to sparta in 1878 where they remained but a short time when they took up their residence in Oconomowoc where thy lived 15 years. Since then they have made their home in Chicago. Mrs. Rogers, though very feeble survides her husband with whom she has lived for nearly 65 years. Three sons, Cecil D. of Oakland, CA, Dr. Charles E. of Montevideo, MN and George A. of Chicago, besides a large number of grandchildren and great grand chilren are left to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon and his remains brought to his old home in Mauston where they were laid to rest in the family lot in Mauston Cemetery. Rev. W.G. Jones conducting the committment services. His remains were accompanied here by his son, Dr. C.E. Rogers of Montevideo and two grand sons, Charles and Walter Rogers, of Chicago." He was buried on 30 Mar 1908 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.^442,443 Unable to find burial site in Mauston, think that he, Melinda and Will are buried at Thompson cemetery by Lone Rock, Lindina Twp. Juneau County. Property of Joshua Truman Rogers is across the road, and property of sister Abigail Rogers Goodenough south and west. Note that obits state Mauston Cemetery, but Mauston Cemetery has no records of their burials. Place in Mauston Cemetery attributed to them in sales, has no graves. Obit from Montivideo Leader. "Dr. C.E. Rogers was called to Chicago, last Fri. on account of the sudden death of his father, Henry A. Rogers, who died that afternoon. He was born in Ohio (sic) Mar 10, 1820 and was married to Malinda Hoyt, who survives him, 20 July 1843. To them were born six sons Eugene, James, Cecil, Charles, Adelbert and William. Of these but three are onow living: Cecil , of Oakland, CA Charles E. of this place and Adelbert of Chicago. Mrs. Rogers was also in poor health at the time of his death, but was somewhat better on Mon. They had been married almost 65 years and many of our people remember them well as they visited here for a long time a few years ago. Mrs. Rogers was born 5 Aug. 1823. the funeral of Mr. Rogers was held in Chicago on Sunday and he was buried in the family lot at Mauston, WI on Monday afternoon, March 30." birth information from family record Unable to find any written documentation M. Henry was a wheelwright harness maker. He arrived in Jefferson Ohio ca 1840, I didn't find him in the 1840 census of NY or Ohio. He and Melinda were married in 1843 and first child was born in 1844. Between then and the birth of James in 1845 the family moved

to Canada.? James was born in Canada (British) and 3rd child Cecil was born in Jefferson as was Adelmar George in 1852. On May 30 1841 he bought land from Andrew Bailey and Wife. In the 1850 census they are shown as living in the house next to the Hoyts. The family moved to Mauston Wisconsin where he started a Harness making business in 1860.

During the Civil war (FR) he worked for the Army as a Harness maker and Cannon maker. Camp Douglas is close to Mauston. In the 1870 census to have another child Will born in Wisconsin. The family is living in Sparta WI in 1880 and has not been found in the 1900 census. They moved to live with George Adelmar to Oconomowoc around 1880 because acc. to Cora (gr.daughter) she lived with them in Oconomowoc. Around 1902 they moved to Chicago, where he and Melinda died within 3 weeks of each other. H.A. is listed as a registered voter, 26 Oct 1871. Mauston Star. Melinda Hoyt and Henry Almon Rogers had the following children:

+147 i. Henry Eugene Rogers.

+148 ii. James L. Rogers.

+149 iii. Cecil Denorvan Rogers.

+150 iv. Dr. Charles Emory Rogers M.D..

+151 v. Dr. Adelmer George Rogers O.D..

152 vi. Will J. Rogers was born in 1861 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴⁴⁴ Willie is 9 years old on this census. He was In A Play on 9 Apr 1874 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴⁴⁵ The boys and girls of Cold Water Temple put on a play. Willie Rogers played the part of the Drunkard He died on 26 Dec 1881 in Sparta , Monroe, WI.⁴⁴⁶ Died of Diabetes, In 1880 census he was listed as being disabled for 6 months due to diabetes. "Willie has been in failing health a number of years, and at last yielded to the dread summons. He will be kindly remembered by his numerous friends, playmates, and schoolmates in this vicintiy. His remains were brought to this place and on tues. afternoon were consigned to the cemetery'. The servomon on the occasion weas preached by Rev. Mr. Brigham, of LaCrosse, The Mauston Light Guard of which Willie was a member acted as escort to the procession and performed the last sad rites due the memory of a comrade. He was buried on 29 Dec 1881 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴⁴⁷ Mauston Star states that H.A. ROGERS, and wife of Sparta, Dr. C.E. Rogers, G.A. ROGERS of Kenosha were in the village (Mauston) Tuesday in attendance upon the funeral of son and brother. Education: Mauston Star 1876 Attended high school in Mauston received grades of 96 (attendance, deportment, punctuality, and scholarship) 90 in Scholarship alone and a 5 for number of studies pursued. Education: Mauston STar Aug 7 1879 Attended State Normal School at Oshkosh. According to FR from Mary Thiel he Died of Diabetes in Sparta. Will is mentioned frequently in the Mauston star as visiting Mauston In May of 1880 the paper noted that Will was going to Colorado...to visit Henry? James? J.T.? Newspaper relates that he had been ill, for about 5 months.

111. Jane L Hoyt was born on 11 Dec 1824 in OH.⁴⁴⁸ Unable to find documentation of her birth. According to death certificate Name of father James L. Hoyt Name of Mother Polly Lyon She resided Jefferson on 6 Jun 1870 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁴⁹ age 44 b. OH She was enumerated in the census in 1880 in Painesville, Lake, OH.⁴⁵⁰ She resided Detroit Street on 6 Jun 1900 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH.⁴⁵¹ Mother in law of head of household Edward Bartholomew. No employment given, age 74, born Dec 1825, Widow, Born Ohio, father born New Hampshire, Mother born Vermont

Reads and writes english. She died on 15 Oct 1908 in Pittsburgh, PA.^452,453 Death reported as occuring in Pittsburgh in the Geneva Newspaper. Funeral service in Pittsburgh at 8:00PM, burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva, OH. "Word was received in Geneva last evening of the death in Pittsburgh of Mrs. Jane T. Barnum, widow of the late Charles P. Barnum, at the age of 85 years of paralysis. Mrs. Barnum was for many years a resident of Geneva, but since the death of her husband, has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Ed Bartholomew in Pittsburgh. She also has a son, Will in Pittsburgh. The remains will be brought to Geneva tomorrow afternoon and internment will be in Evergreen cemetery at 2:30 o'clock. Rector Wright will be the officiating clergyman. A short funeral service will be held in Pittsburg at 8 o'clock this evening. Guy Bartholomew of Cleveland, a grandson, is in Geneva today, completing arragements for the funeral service." She was buried on 16 Oct 1908 in Evergreen Cemetery, Geneva, OH.⁴⁵⁴ No record of exact location of her burial, but this lot was purchased by her husband. The only grave marker in this plot is for her husband. No record of her birth found, date calculated from death certificate.

She was married to Charles Palmer Barnum (son of Ephraim Payne Barnum and Rebecca Ward) on 21 Nov 1850 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.^455,456,457 Charles was not of age, the permission to marry was signed by E.P. Barnum at Eagleville and witnessed by F.G Barnum, Dennis Spencer and Charles P. Barnum. A second paper states "I Charles P. Barnum one of the Witnesses to the written certificate do make solemn oath that the [ ] was signed by E.P. Barnum in my presence, on this 21 day of Nov. 1850. Signed Charles P. Barnum. Sworn to and subscribed to before me on the 21 day of Nov. 1850. A. Kellog Clerk. Charles P. Barnum Hoyt, Jane L. Married at Eagleville, 21 Nov 1850 J.B Bartholomew recorded as officiating. Wedding was double ceremony. The wedding of her sister Julia to Erastus Devan (who lived in same residence or next door to Charles Barnum) at the same time. Residing in Jefferson Ashtabula, OH. Jane, Charles, Jane E. 8y/o

Charles W. 6 y/o⁴⁵⁸ Charles Palmer Barnum was born on 17 Feb 1830 in Washington Twp, Dutchess, NY.^459,460 Birthdate 23 Feb 1830 Birthplace Washington, NY on application for service. No birth place given Barnum genealogy He resided Eagleville in 1846 in Eagleville, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁶¹ Affadavit of A.C.Bartholomew states that he became acquainted with Charles P. Barnum

in the winter of 1846/7 when he attended the same school, same room and same class. He states his family lived 30 rods from EP Barnum's house. He resided Residence of Dennis Spencer on 28 Jul 1850 in Austinberg, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁶² Enumerated in the household of Dennis Spencer b. NY and wife. Occupation Blacksmith He resided Jefferson on 18 Jun 1860 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁶³ 1860 Ohio Census Charles P. Barnum, 29, W, M, Blacksmith, Real Estate $300.00, Birthplace NY Jane L. 34, F, W, BP Ohio, Jane E. 8 F, W, Bp OH, Chas. W. 2 W. M. bp OH, Cornelia A. 6 months, W, F. bp Ohio. He served in the military on 1 Oct 1861 in Civil War.⁴⁶⁴ Served in military, B Co. 23 Ohio Regt. Infantry, Enlisted 1 Oct 1861, discharged wounded Oct 1864. Appointed Corporal 15 Aug 1862, promoted to Sgt., Sept 12 1863, Reenlisted 3 Oct 1863. wounded in action Fisher's Hill Sept 22, 1864. Received a gunshot wound of foot slight at battle of Fishers' hill, VA He was described as Complexion dark, eyes blue, dark hair on 1 Oct 1861.⁴⁶⁵ 5'7" tall, dark complected. blue eyes, dark hair. He was a Blacksmith on 1 Oct 1861 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁶⁶ This was his occupation on his enlistment, but was also his occupation on every document found, i.e. census records He was Wounded in Foot on 17 Sep 1864 in Fisher's Hill, VA.⁴⁶⁷ noted in Newspaper Soldier's Record Co B. 23rd OH He Purchased on 6 Jul 1865 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁶⁸ from E & A. Bailey to charles P. Barnum, warranty deed, 2 acres lot 42,44,46,48 Erie Street. He was 1LT in "Grant Boys in Blue" on 3 Sep 1868 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁶⁹ Organization of the group noted and the officer's named. He resided Jefferson on 6 Jun 1870 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁷⁰ Chas P. 39, b. New York, Blacksmith, Real estate 3000, personal estate 300, Jane L. b. Ohio, Jane E. 17 y/o occupation Typesetter, Charles W. 14, Cornelia A. all b. Ohio He was elected as Marshall in 1871 in Geneva, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁷¹ No other information noted He Sold on 25 Apr 1873 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁷² from Charles P. and Jane L. Barnum to E.P. Beckwith, warranty deed Warranty deed 2 acres in south part lots 42,44, 46,48 He resided Jackson Street, Painesville on 11 Jun 1880 in Painesville, Lake, OH.⁴⁷³ Enumerated with Jane wife, Charles W. ae 24 son. Charles occupation Blacksmith. Father b. Conn. Mother b. NY. He died on 2 Dec 1895 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH.^474,475 Death Certificate states cause of death Tuberculosis, Burial place, Geneva OH, Undertaker Bennett Bros, Geneva OH, Names of parents not stated, birthplace not stated He was buried on 6 Dec 1895 in Geneva, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁷⁶ Military Marker, Co G 23 Ohio Infantry "C.P Barnum purchases the north half of Lot no 49 Sec. one Geneva Cemetery Recorded 19 Dec. 1876 Evergreen Cemetery Records" Note on bottom of page in military records states "also borne or known as basmun" Jane L Hoyt and Charles Palmer Barnum had the following children:

+153 i. Jane Elizabeth "Libbie" Barnum.

154 ii. Charles W Barnum^477,478 was born in 1858 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁷⁹ Date computed based on age at time of census He resided Jefferson on 6 Jun 1870 in Jeffeson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁸⁰ age 14 He resided Pittsburgh in 1908 in Pittsburgh, PA.⁴⁸¹ The reference to son "Will" in Jane Barnum's obituary conflicts with all known info about this family. They had a son Charles whose middle initial has been W in a few reports. It is most likely that he went by the name Will. Describes a a program for the close of Geneva High School, the Winter term . . . closed Friday Evening last, in which the pupils took part. The program consisted of recitations, dialogues, declamations and tableaus. Charles BARNUM was listed as one of the participants, as was Frank Bartholomew.

Obituary of Jane Barnum states that she has son "Will" who lived in Pittsburg. This could be that Charles W. is Charles "William" and that he used the name Will.

+155 iii. Cornelia A. "Dell" Barnum.

112. Julia Ann Hoyt was born on 30 Nov 1830 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁸² Date calculated from cemetery records She resided Mauston, Juneau, WI in 1860 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴⁸³ Enumerated in the house next to her sister Melinda Rogers in Mauston, WI She died on 18 Dec 1869 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.^484,485 She was buried on 20 Dec 1869 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴⁸⁶ Birthdate calculated from cemetery record, Juneau County Cemetery Record which states she was 39 years 3, mo and 13 days old when she died and was the wife of E.A.

She was married to Erastus A. Devan (son of William Devan and Hannah Fenton) on 20 Nov 1850 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.^487,488 In Jefferson Nov. 20th by Elder Woodworth. Erastus A. Devan was born on 29 Jul 1829 in Windsor, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁸⁹ He resided Aurora, Kane, IL in 1853 in Aurora, Kane, IL.⁴⁹⁰ Lived in Aurora from 1853-1858 He resided Hastings, MN in 1858 in MN.⁴⁹¹ He resided Mauston in 1859 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.⁴⁹² He served in the military in Oct 1861 in Civil War.⁴⁹³ 16th Wis. Volunteers, F. Co. Wounded at the battle of Pittsburgh Landing 6 April 1862, Hospitalized at Savannah., later at Cincinnatti. He was a Barge Grain Trade on 23 Jul 1874 in LaCrosse, WI.⁴⁹⁴ "Our old neighbor E.A. Devan now in the Barge Grain Trade in LaCrosse is in town visiting friends." He was a Postmaster on 1 Jul 1897 in Bryant, Hamlin, South Dakota.⁴⁹⁵ He died on 6 Feb 1903 in Bryant, Hamlin, South Dakota.⁴⁹⁶ Julia Ann Hoyt and Erastus A. Devan had the following children:

156 i. Julia Devan was born on 8 Sep 1851 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁹⁷ She resided Home of Frank Devan in 1926 in Bryant, Hamlin, South Dakota.⁴⁹⁸ Widows pension request of Lucinda Devan states that Julia was crippled.

157 ii. Frank Devan was born in 1864 in Mauston, Juneau, WI.

113. Emily Hoyt was born in 1832 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁴⁹⁹ Application for letters of Administration in the estate of James HOYT, Estate # 13564 Ashtubula County Probate Court, Ashtabula OH. This is given in the naming of heirs of James HOYT for the purpose of releasing a mortgage, made by James HOYT to a Ruth A. MILLER; states that her married name is Johnson and that she is deceased in 1880. She resided Erie, PA in Nov 1872 in Erie, Erie, PA.⁵⁰⁰ Marriage of Libbie J. Barnum and James L. Rogers at the home of Henry and Emily Johnson Erie County PA. She was enumerated in the census on 18 Jun 1880 in Painesville, Lake, OH.⁵⁰¹ Wife, keeping house 48 y/o b. Ohio, father NH, Mother VT She died before 11 Nov 1881 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH.^502,503 Death place unknown, residence listed as Cleveland on Probate Documents of James Hoyt. In affadavit given in matter of Charles & Cora Rogers, Henry signs with a woman named Alice Johnson. This could be his daughter or a second wife. Information from 1860, 1870 Ohio Census records Application for letters of Administration in the estate of James HOYT, Estate # 13564 Ashtubula County Probate Court, Ashtabula OH. This is given in the naming of heirs of James HOYT for the purpose of releasing a mortgage, made by James HOYT to a Ruth A. MILLER; states that her married name

is Johnson and that she is deceased in 1880.

She was married to Henry M. Johnson on 29 Sep 1850 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁵⁰⁴ In marriage record, name recorded as Amelia Marriage performed by Rev. Thomas Oliver Henry M. Johnson was enumerated in the census on 1 Jul 1880 in Painesville, Lake, OH.⁵⁰⁵ age 52, bp NY Carriage Manufacturer, parents born NY He resided 155 Quimby Street on 11 Nov 1891 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH.⁵⁰⁶ Address given on affadavit Emily Hoyt and Henry M. Johnson had the following children:

158 i. Alice A. Johnson⁵⁰⁷ was born in 1852 in Ohio.⁵⁰⁸ age 28 occupation compositor

159 ii. Ella E. Johnson was born in 1854 in Ohio.⁵⁰⁹ 28 Y/O b. OH,

160 iii. Charles F. Johnson was born in 1863 in Ohio.⁵¹⁰ age 17 b. OH, clerk in store

161 iv. Claud E. Johnson was born in 1877 in Erie, Erie, PA.⁵¹¹ age 13 student

114. Luther Warren Hoyt⁵¹² was born on 23 Jul 1835 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁵¹³ Date of birth calculated from death date He was enumerated in the census on 25 Jun 1880 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁵¹⁴ Occupation Sewing machine agent, Father living in his home He died on 27 Nov 1906 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁵¹⁵ Obituary states that his funeral was on Thanksgiving, friends gathered at the home of the bereaved family of "Colonel Luther W. Hoyt." "his remains surrounded with beautiful flowers which rested in the north parlor, which was the only apartment not packed with people. He was buried on 29 Nov 1906 in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, OH.³³⁶ Birth information Ohio Census Records 1850, 1860 His obituary Ashtabula Beacon REcord 30 Nov 1906 "A Sad Thanksgiving" Came to the family of Colonel Luther Warren HOYT "While many were enjoying their Thanksgiving feast freiends gathered at the home of the

bereaved family of Colonel Luther W. HOYT to pay the final tribute of respect to their dead friend, neighbor and comrade. His remains surrounded with beautiful flowers rested in the north parlor, which was the only apartment not packed with people. There were floral

pieces, sprays and bouquets from Giddings Post of the Grand Army, the Women's Relief Corps, the L.O.T.M. and friends present and absent. The service was in charge of Rev. John J. McAlpine of the local M.E. church of which the deceased was a member, and her was assisted by Rev. Lymna R. Mears of the Baptist church, who followed the first

named by special request of the deceased. Choir master A.E. Bartholomew, Mrs. Bartholomew and the Misses Royce and Crawford sang 'Nearer My God to Thee' in opening and later during the service "A charge to keep I have' and 'Are you ready for the master's call'. Mr. McAlpine spoke for thirty minutes and in closing sketched briefly the life, military, and otherwise of the departed one. The bearers who were fellow members of the GAR and part of them comrades in the same company and regiment were: OW Evans, BF Udell, NH Ward, JW Lee, CF Steele, and CH Frayer. Internment was in the local cemetery Among those present from out of town were: Raymond Goodale, Mrs Flora

Anderson, Miss Grace Rogers (Cora???) Mr. and Mrs Will Thayer of Connecticut and Mrs. Addie Pease of Ashtabula. There is nothing in his military record that would in anyway indicate how he attained the rank of Colonel.

He was married to Rosetta Clark on 3 Jul 1855 in Pierpont, Ashtabula, OH.⁵¹⁶ Permission to marry because Luther under age signed by James Hoyt Married in Pierpont, G.W. Franklin⁵¹⁷ Rosetta Clark was born on 9 Apr 1834 in Conneaut , PA. She died on 5 Mar 1874 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH. Died of consumption Age 39 years 10 months 26 days. She was buried on 7 Mar 1874 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH. Died of consumption Luther Warren Hoyt and Rosetta Clark had the following children:

+162 i. Flora I Hoyt.

+163 ii. Iva R Hoyt.

+164 iii. Hattie E. Hoyt.

+165 iv. Marietta Elizabeth Hoyt.

He was married to Eva E. Truesdale on 24 Dec 1874 in Penn Line, , PA.⁵¹⁸ Marriage notice of Eva E. Truesdale and Luther Warren Hoyt Conneaut Reporter 24 Dec. 1874⁵¹⁹ Eva E. Truesdale was born on 23 Dec 1852 in Greenwood, Allegheny , NY. She died on 3 Aug 1881 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH. Cause of death Consumption age 28 years 7 month 11 days. She was buried on 5 Aug 1881 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH. Died of Consumption Luther Warren Hoyt and Eva E. Truesdale had the following children:

166 i. Guy W. Hoyt was born on 13 Jan 1877 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.

He was married to Rosa Amelia Johnson on 26 Oct 1881 in Springfield , PA.^513,513 Rosa Amelia Johnson died on 9 May 1929 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁵²⁰ 68 years old died of Diabetes She was born in Springfield , PA. Luther Warren Hoyt and Rosa Amelia Johnson had the following children:

167 i. Luther W. Jr. Hoyt was born on 6 Nov 1886 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH. He died on 20 Oct 1944 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁵²¹ Age 57 of Cancer

168 ii. Ruth A. Hoyt was born on 13 Apr 1889 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.

169 iii. Edith M. Hoyt was born on 16 Sep 1896 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH. She died on 30 Nov 1902 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.

115. Ellen Hoyt was born in 1839 in Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.⁵²² Birthplace and date assumed because of census records. She was enumerated in the census on 28 Jun 1870 in 2nd Ward Kansas City, MO.⁵²³ Age 31 Female, white, keeping house, born Ohio. No chidren noted but a one year old female Emma J. Smith born MO was enumerated with the family. She was enumerated in the census on 1 Jul 1880 in Onaga, Pottawatamie, Kansas.⁵²⁴ She died in Kansas City, Jackson, MO.⁵²⁵ This is her residence given on James Hoyt probate documents and Udall's History of Ashtabula. No one by the name of Midlaw, Midler, Medlaw etc has been found in the Kansas City area. Birth age birth information Ohio Ashtabula Co. Jefferson 1850, 1860 Census records, Application for letters of Administration in the estate of James HOYT, Estate # 13564 Ashtubula County Probate Court, Ashtabula OH. This is given in the naming of heirs of James HOYT for the purpose of releasing a mortgage, made by James HOYT to a Ruth A.

MILLER gives her married name as Midlaw and states that she is deceased in 1880.

No Midlaw has yet been found in Kansas City records.

She was married to Fred A. Midlam (son of Fred Midlam) on 11 Aug 1859 in Lake County, OH.⁵²⁶ Udall in his History of Jefferson, notes that one of James daughters married Fred Midlaw, name appears as Midlam on Lake County documents. Must recheck James probate docs. Fred A. Midlam was born in 1837 in New York.⁵²⁷ He was enumerated in the census on 28 Jun 1870 in 2nd Ward Kansas City, MO.⁵²⁸ Age 33 Male, White, Carriage Maker, $150.00, born NY He was enumerated in the census on 1 Jul 1880 in Onaga, Pottawatamie, Kansas.⁵²⁹ 42 y/o b. NY Bridge Tender, He resided 1605 Holmes between 1889 and 1891 in Kansas City, Jackson, MO.⁵³⁰ occupation Trimmer, for J.T. Welden. Also at this residence was Hoten B. Midlam city Engineer, Sewer Inspector Name is variously spelled as Midlam, Midlum and Midlaw. I am unable to find any variation on Kansas Census' but will recheck.

Ellen Hoyt and Fred A. Midlam had the following children:

170 i. Nelly Midlam was born in 1876 in Kansas.⁵³¹ Age 4 daughter of F.A. Midlam in 1880 census.

127. John Francis Jr..

John Francis Jr. and Diana had the following children:

+171 i. George V.S. Francis.

130. Charles Amos Cressey was born on 10 Jan 1843.²²¹ He died on 10 Aug 1917.²²¹

Elizabeth Alton was born in 1845. She died in 1923. Charles Amos Cressey and Elizabeth Alton had the following children:

+172 i. Joseph Charles Cressey.

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35. Ibid. p. 17.

36. Ibid. p. 17.

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70. Ibid. p. 10.

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78. Ibid. p. 10.

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83. Ibid. p. 6.

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85. Ibid. p. 7.

86. Ibid. p. 7.

87. Ibid. p. 7.

88. Ibid. p. 7.

89. Ibid. p. 7.

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98. Probate Records of Hillsborough County NH Filmed by the Genealogical Society of NH. pp.265, 266, 267 502-504,.

99. Deed records of Hillsborough Co. NH. vol 40 p. 25.

100. Ibid. vol 48 pp 189,90.

101. Papers of Mary Herd Gravelle. Unpublished. Handwritten paper, Ingersoll Family Ancestry.

102. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 679 family record.

103. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

104. Ibid. Vol 1 p. 222.

105. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 677 family record.

106. Records of Harry Shifflett.

107. Deed records of Hillsborough Co. NH. Vol 4 page 225-6.

108. Probate Records of Hillsborough County NH Filmed by the Genealogical Society of NH. pp.265, 266, 267 502-504,.

109. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 677 family record.

110. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

111. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 677 family record.

112. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1.

113. Town Records of Hopkinton, Hillsborough, NH. Vol 5, 1773-1806 p. 329.

114. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

115. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 679 family records.

116. David Hoyt. A Genealogical History of the Hoyt, Haight, and Hight Families: With some account of the Early Hyatt Families. (Providence: Providence Press Co. Boston: Henry Hoyt, 1871). [1548] Unclassified families.

117. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

118. David Hoyt. A Genealogical History of the Hoyt, Haight, and Hight Families: With some account of the Early Hyatt Families. (Providence: Providence Press Co. Boston: Henry Hoyt, 1871). p.119 Unclassified Families, 1548.

119. New Hampshire Index to births to 1900. Vol 49.

120. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

121. Hopkinton Hillsborough Town Records Vol 3 1796-1806. Transcribed from original records,. p. 40.

122. Vermont, Orange Tunbridge Cemeteries.

123. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

124. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 677 family record.

125. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

126. Sharon Windsor VT land records Vol IV. p. 163.

127. Sharon Windsor VT Land Records Vol V. p. 87.

128. Ibid. p. 88.

129. Ibid. p. 368.

130. Tunbridge VT Land Records Vol III. pp. 587-588.

131. Ibid. pp. 587-588.

132. Strafford VT Record of Deeds Vol 4 1812-1816. page 25.

133. Tunbridge, Orange Vermont. Tunbridge Deeds, 1810 to 1816 Volume 4, 1817-1827 Vol 5.

134. New Hampshire, Rockingham, Salem Town Records Vol 2. fhl film no 0015306,. p. 321.

135. Edgar Gilbert, A.B.. History of Salem N.H. (Concord, N.H.: Rumford Printing Company 1907). p. 14.

136. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

137. Tunbridge Proprietor and Land Records. p. 134.

138. Ibid. p. 315.

139. Ibid. p. 289.

140. Daniel A. Cressey. Letter from Daniel A. Cressey to brother Benjamin. Unpublished,in possession of Cindy Howland.

141. Records of the Churches of Hopkinton, Hillsborough NH.

142. Tunbridge Orange Vermont Town Records Vol A 1785-1815.

143. Ibid. p. 114.

144. Ibid. p.101.

145. New Hampshire, Rockingham, Salem Town Records Vol 2. fhl film no 0015306,. p.321.

146. Edgar Gilbert, A.B.. History of Salem N.H. (Concord, N.H.: Rumford Printing Company 1907). p.14.

147. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

148. Rodman E. Arnold Sr.

149. Ibid. E-mail 25 July 1998.

150. Ibid. E-mail 25 July 1998.

151. New Hampshire, Rockingham, Salem Town Records Vol 2. fhl film no 0015306,. p. 321.

152. New Hampshire Index to births to 1900.

153. Edgar Gilbert, A.B.. History of Salem N.H. (Concord, N.H.: Rumford Printing Company 1907). p.14.

154. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

155. Tunbridge Proprietor and Land Records. p. 165.

156. Ibid. p. 469.

157. Sharon Windsor VT Land Records Vol V. p. 87.

158. Ibid. p. 88.

159. Benjamin Cressy. Diary of Benjamin Cressy. p. 35.

160. Ibid. p. 35.

161. Willis E. Piper. Old Love Letter Pubished in Long Beach Press Telegram. Long Beach Press Telegram (Long Beach, CA, July 1938).

162. Benjamin Cressy. Diary of Benjamin Cressy. p. 35.

163. Ibid. p. 35.

164. Ibid. p. 35.

165. Ibid. p. 35.

166. Ibid. p. 35.

167. Ibid. p. 35.

168. Ibid. p. 35.

169. Ibid. p. 35.

170. Ibid. p.33.

171. Ibid. p. 35.

172. Ibid. p. 35.

173. Ibid. p. 35.

174. Ibid. p. 35.

175. Ibid. p. 35.

176. Ibid. p. 35.

177. Ibid. p. 35.

178. New Hampshire, Rockingham, Salem Town Records Vol 2. fhl film no 0015306,. p. 321.

179. Edgar Gilbert, A.B.. History of Salem N.H. (Concord, N.H.: Rumford Printing Company 1907). p.14.

180. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

181. Information from Pat Greenwell.

182. Letter from Eunice Cressey and Simeon White to Benjamin Cressey 28 July 1810.

183. Tunbridge Orange Vermont Town Records Vol A 1785-1815. p. 101.

184. Proprietors Records and Vital records of Tunbridge, VT. Vol a. p. 113.

185. Tunbridge Orange Vermont Town Records Vol A 1785-1815. p.113.

186. Ibid. p.129.

187. Proprietors Records and Vital records of Tunbridge, VT. Vol a. p. 141.

188. Tunbridge Orange, VT Deed and Vital Records II. Vol A. page 396.

189. Ibid. vol a p. 396.

190. George Brainard Blodgette. "Genealogy of the Cressey Family; Descendants of Mighill Cressey". (Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1877). p. 10.

191. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

192. Tunbridge Proprietor and Land Records. p. 325.

193. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

194. George Brainard Blodgette. "Genealogy of the Cressey Family; Descendants of Mighill Cressey". (Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1877). p. 10.

195. Ibid. p. 10.

196. Ibid. p. 10.

197. Ibid. p. 10.

198. Records of the Churches of Hopkinton, Hillsborough NH. Srimpfield (sp?) Cemetery.

199. Ibid. Srimpfield (sp?) Cemetery.

200. George Brainard Blodgette. "Genealogy of the Cressey Family; Descendants of Mighill Cressey". (Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1877). p. 10.

201. Ibid. p. 10.

202. Ibid. p. 10.

203. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

204. George Brainard Blodgette. "Genealogy of the Cressey Family; Descendants of Mighill Cressey". (Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1877). p. 10.

205. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

206. George Brainard Blodgette. "Genealogy of the Cressey Family; Descendants of Mighill Cressey". (Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1877). p. 6.

207. Ibid. p. 6.

208. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

209. George Brainard Blodgette. "Genealogy of the Cressey Family; Descendants of Mighill Cressey". (Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1877). p. 10.

210. Ibid. p. 10.

211. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

212. George Brainard Blodgette. "Genealogy of the Cressey Family; Descendants of Mighill Cressey". (Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1877). p. 10.

213. Ibid. p. 10.

214. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

215. George Brainard Blodgette. "Genealogy of the Cressey Family; Descendants of Mighill Cressey". (Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1877). p. 10.

216. Church Records of Salem NH. fhl film # # 0015575. p. 7.

217. Ibid. p. 7.

218. George Brainard Blodgette. "Genealogy of the Cressey Family; Descendants of Mighill Cressey". (Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1877). p. 10.

219. Ibid. p. 10.

220. Ibid. p. 10.

221. Phil Cressey. Phil Cressey Records. 14305 Pleasant View Drive Bowie MD 20720.

222. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

223. Hopkinton Hillsborough Town Records Vol 3 1796-1806. Transcribed from original records,. p. 370.

224. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

225. Deed records of Hillsborough Co. NH. deed book 48 p. 189/90.

226. Tunbridge VT Land Records Vol II 1792-1803. p. 264.

227. Strafford VT Record of Deeds Vol 4 1812-1816. Book 4 p. 482.

228. Ibid. Vol 4 p. 483.

229. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 679 family record.

230. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

231. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 677 family record.

232. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

233. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 677 family record.

234. Strafford VT Town Records. vol 4 page 133.

235. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. family records.

236. Strafford VT Town Records. volume 4 page 18.

237. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

238. Strafford VT Town Records. volume 4 page 18.

239. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

240. Strafford VT Town Records. volume 4 page 18.

241. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

242. Ibid. p. 679 family record.

243. Ibid. p. 679 family record.

244. Ibid. p. 679 family record.

245. Ibid. p. 678 family record.

246. Ibid. p. 679 family record.

247. Ibid. p. 678 family record.

248. Hopkinton Hillsborough Town Records Vol 3 1796-1806. Transcribed from original records,. p. 370.

249. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

250. Ibid. Vol 1 p. 222.

251. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

252. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

253. Hopkinton Hillsborough Town Records Vol 3 1796-1806. Transcribed from original records,. p. 173.

254. John Lovett. Letter from John Lovett dated 16 October at Wilton to Benjamin Cressy his wife's uncle.

255. James O. Lyford, Editor Prepared under the supervision of the City

History Commission. History of Concord New Hampshire Vol.II. Concord NH, Concord City Government, 1896. p.1262.

256. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

257. Hopkinton Hillsborough Town Records Vol 3 1796-1806. Transcribed from original records,. p. 370.

258. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

259. Sharon Windsor VT Land Records Vol V. p. 323.

260. Massachusets. List of persons whose Names have been changed in this Commonwealth 1780-1892. p. 39.

261. James O. Lyford, Editor Prepared under the supervision of the City

History Commission. History of Concord New Hampshire Vol.II. Concord NH, Concord City Government, 1896. p. 1262.

262. Tunbridge, Orange Vermont. Tunbridge Deeds, 1810 to 1816 Volume 4, 1817-1827 Vol 5. p. 28.

263. Windsor, VT Land Records. Available as fhl film # ................ p. 404.

264. Tunbridge, Orange Vermont. Tunbridge Deeds, 1810 to 1816 Volume 4, 1817-1827 Vol 5. vol 4 page 135.

265. Ibid. page 452.

266. Ibid. vol 4, p. 252.

267. Ibid. p. 252.

268. Tunbridge Land Records Vol V. p. ?.

269. Ray Nash. American Penmanship 1800-1850. Worcester: American Antiquarian Society, 1969. p. 15.

270. US Federal Census 1840 (Population) M704. Washington DC: National Archives. p.221.

271. Cressy, Elvira. Elvira Cressy Letter Handwritten from Elvira to her sister ? 25 Aug. or April No year is given past 1809.

272. James O. Lyford, Editor Prepared under the supervision of the City

History Commission. History of Concord New Hampshire Vol.II. Concord NH, Concord City Government, 1896. p. 1262.

273. Index of Marriages in Massachusetts Centinel and Columbian Centinel 1784-1840 Vol VIII. Columbia Centinel p. Worthington-Wright.

274. Ray Nash. American Penmanship 1800-1850. Worcester: American Antiquarian Society, 1969. p. 14.

275. Index of Marriages in Massachusetts Centinel and Columbian Centinel 1784-1840 Vol VIII. Columbia Centinel. 28 Mar 1821.

276. Strafford VT Town Records.

277. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

278. Hopkinton Hillsborough Town Records Vol 3 1796-1806. Transcribed from original records,. p. 370.

279. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

280. Ibid. Vol 1 p. 222.

281. Ibid. Vol 1 p. 222.

282. Ibid. vol 4 page 8.

283. Ibid. vol 4 page 8.

284. Ibid. vol 4 page 8.

285. Ibid. vol 4 page 8.

286. Ibid. vol 4 page 8.

287. Ibid. vol 4 page 8.

288. Ibid. vol 4 page 9.

289. Ibid. vol 4 page 9.

290. Tunbridge Orange, VT Deed and Vital Records II. Vol A p. 393.

291. Pension Application file 24108, James Hoyt. Claim Number 24,108.

292. J. Udall. The Condensed History of Ashtabula County. Jefferson, Ohio: J.A. Howells, 1878. p.54.

293. Ashtabula Sentinel,. J.A. Howells, Editor, Publisher. June 1776, p. 1.

294. Historic Manual of the First Congregational Church of Jefferson Ohio: On the Occasion of the Celebration of the 75th Anniversary. Jefferson, Ohio 11-12 Aug 1906. p.24.

295. US Federal Census 1840 (Population) M704. Washington DC: National Archives. Roll 376 Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.

296. David Hoyt. A Genealogical History of the Hoyt, Haight, and Hight Families: With some account of the Early Hyatt Families. (Providence: Providence Press Co. Boston: Henry Hoyt, 1871). p.119 Unclassified families [1548].

297. Blanche Judd Roberts, Thomas Chittenden Chapter of the DAR. Strafford Vermont Records. White River Junction, VT, 1984-1985. p. 192.

298. New Hampshire Index to births to 1900. Vol 49.

299. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 1 p. 222.

300. Hopkinton Hillsborough Town Records Vol 3 1796-1806. Transcribed from original records,. p. 40.

301. Hillsborough County NH, Court of Judicature,1793-1799 files in the Archives of the State of New Hampshire, filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah. pp. 156-158.

302. Strafford VT Town Records. p.

303. Strafford VT Record of Deeds Vol 4 1812-1816. Vol 4 page 13.

304. Ibid. vol 4 page 27.

305. National Archives, War of 1812 Records. Bounty Land File Lt. David Morrill, Capt. Jedidiah H. Harris, Col. Lyman H. Fitch Reg. Can No 1135, Bundle 228; additional evidence, 216,459, 216, 460, 216, 461.

306. Pension Application file 24108, James Hoyt. Claim Number 24,108.

307. Strafford VT Record of Deeds Vol 4 1812-1816. book 4 page 80.

308. Ibid. vol 4 page 317.

309. Ibid. book 4 page 304.

310. Tunbridge, Orange Vermont. Tunbridge Deeds, 1810 to 1816 Volume 4, 1817-1827 Vol 5. Vol 4, no 343.

311. Ibid. vol 4 page 329.

312. Ibid. volume 4, p. 335.

313. Strafford VT Record of Deeds Vol 4 1812-1816.

314. Ibid. vol 4 page 412.

315. Ibid. book 4 page 414.

316. Ibid. book 4 page 474.

317. Ibid. Vol 4 page 475.

318. J. Udall. The Condensed History of Ashtabula County. Jefferson, Ohio: J.A. Howells, 1878. p. 68.

319. Clark County Chancery Court Records Appearances before the Chancery Court. 23 Aug 1819.

320. Deed Records of Ashtabula County,. Recorder of Deeds Office, Jefferson, Ohio. Book L page 410.

321. 1830 Federal Census (population) Microcopy M19. Washington DC: National Archives. Roll 126 Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.

322. Ashtabula County. Ashtabula County Tax Records 1818-1825. Jefferson, OH 1837.

323. Congregational Church. Centennial Membership Roll of the Honored Charter Members. Jefferson, Ohio: 1931.

324. US Federal Census 1840 (Population) M704. Washington DC: National Archives.

325. US Federal Census 1850 (Population) Microcopy M432. Washington DC: National Archives. Roll 659 Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.

326. Deed Records of Ashtabula County,. Recorder of Deeds Office, Jefferson, Ohio. Book 39 page 166.

327. Ibid. book 40 page 95.

328. Ibid. Book 54 page 377.

329. US Federal Census (population) 1860 Microcopy M653. Roll 932 Jefferson, Ashtabula, OH.

330. Deed Records of Ashtabula County,. Recorder of Deeds Office, Jefferson, Ohio. Book 79 page 568.

331. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Ashtabula County Ohio, Film # 1170, Jefferson Burrough Dist. 10 page 16.

332. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Film # p. 39 , SD 8, ED 13, 435/448.

333. Cemetery Records, Oakdale Cemetery. Sec. C Lot 1 Jefferson Cemetery Records.

334. Ashtabula Sentinel,. J.A. Howells, Editor, Publisher. p1. Sept 18 1880.

335. Probate of the Last Will and Testament, Ashtabula County Ohio, Probate Court. Ashtabula, OH, Probate Court. Estate # 13564 Ashtubula County Probate Court.

336. Cemetery Records, Oakdale Cemetery.

337. Probate of the Last Will and Testament, Ashtabula County Ohio, Probate Court. Ashtabula, OH, Probate Court. Estate # 13564 Ashtubula County Probate Court.

338. Pension Application file 24108, James Hoyt.

339. Blanche Judd Roberts, Thomas Chittenden Chapter of the DAR. Strafford Vermont Records. White River Junction, VT, 1984-1985. p. 320.

340. Strafford VT Town Records. vol 4 page 11.

341. Cemetery Records, Oakdale Cemetery. Sec C lot 1.

342. Tunbridge Orange Vermont Town Records Vol A 1785-1815. p. 126.

343. Ashtabula Sentinel,. J.A. Howells, Editor, Publisher. 2 Sept 1875 p. 1.

344. Probate Court Records of Death of Ashtabula County OHIO. Unpublished (Microfilmed by FHL film #'s 0317539 or 0890260. Vol 1, p. 110 #2382.

345. Blanche Judd Roberts, Thomas Chittenden Chapter of the DAR. Strafford Vermont Records. White River Junction, VT, 1984-1985. p. 320.

346. Strafford VT Town Records. vol 4 page 9.

347. Blanche Judd Roberts, Thomas Chittenden Chapter of the DAR. Strafford Vermont Records. White River Junction, VT, 1984-1985. p. 320.

348. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 4, page 4.

349. Blanche Judd Roberts, Thomas Chittenden Chapter of the DAR. Strafford Vermont Records. White River Junction, VT, 1984-1985. p.320.

350. Descriptive and Historical Register Of Enlisted Soldiers Of The Army. National Archives Record Group 94 Entry 158, VOL 43, PAGE 92 1840.

351. Ibid. National Archives Record Group 94 Entry 158, VOL 43, PAGE 92 1840.

352. Ibid. National Archives Record Group 94 Entry 158, VOL 43, PAGE 92 1840.

353. Ibid. Entry 158, VOL 43, PAGE 92 1840.

354. Mary Rogers Thiel. Personal recollections Mary Rogers Thiel. Unpublished, Chicago IL, 13 Dec 1976.

355. Historic Manual of the First Congregational Church of Jefferson Ohio: On the Occasion of the Celebration of the 75th Anniversary. Jefferson, Ohio 11-12 Aug 1906. p.24.

356. Letter written by Benjamin Cressy to his uncle Benjamin Cressy.

357. David Hoyt. A Genealogical History of the Hoyt, Haight, and Hight Families: With some account of the Early Hyatt Families. (Providence: Providence Press Co. Boston: Henry Hoyt, 1871). p.82.

358. Ibid. p.82.

359. Ibid. p.82.

360. Ibid. p.82.

361. Ibid. p.82.

362. Records of Mary Jamison 3431 Horton road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Correspondence 9 Jan. 1998. 9 Jan 1998 Letter.

363. Ibid. 9 Jan 1998 Letter.

364. Ibid. 9 Jan 1998 Letter.

365. Ibid. 9 Jan 1998 Letter.

366. Ibid. 9 Jan 1998 Letter.

367. Ibid. 9 Jan 1998 Letter.

368. Rodman E. Arnold Sr. E-mail 25 July 1998.

369. Ibid. E-mail 25 July 1998.

370. Benjamin Cressy. Diary of Benjamin Cressy. p. 35.

371. Records of the Churches of Hopkinton, Hillsborough NH. Srimpfield (sp?) Cemetery.

372. Benjamin Cressy. Diary of Benjamin Cressy. p. 35.

373. Records of the Churches of Hopkinton, Hillsborough NH. Srimpfield (sp?) Cemetery.

374. Ibid. Srimpfield (sp?) Cemetery.

375. Ibid. Srimpfield (sp?) Cemetery.

376. Ibid. Srimpfield (sp?) Cemetery.

377. Research of Cynthia Peters.

378. Abel Hunt. Letter from Abel Hunt to Niece. Fairfield, IL: 2 Jan 1858. p.2.

379. Tunbridge Orange Vermont Town Records Vol A 1785-1815. p. 118.

380. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

381. Correspondence Patricia Bauer Mitchell Hunt. Mitchell Hunt Family Research Associates, 502 Church St. Willow Grove, PA 19090.

382. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 679 family record.

383. Abel Hunt. Letter from Abel Hunt to Niece. Fairfield, IL: 2 Jan 1858.

384. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

385. Ibid. p. 678 family record.

386. Ibid. p. 679 family record.

387. Ibid. p. 679 family record.

388. Ibid. p. 679 family record.

389. Strafford VT Town Records. volume 4 page 18.

390. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

391. Ibid. p. 679 family record.

392. Strafford VT Town Records. volume 4 page 18.

393. The Bible of Judith Roberts Hunt. King James Bible, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son. No. 126 Chestnut Street, 1821. p. 678 family record.

394. Moses Hunt. Autobiography of Moses Hunt. Cleveland, OH, Great Cleveland Genealogical Society. Vol 24 #3.

395. Ibid. Vol 24 #3.

396. Strafford VT Town Records. Vol 4 page 18.

397. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson, film 1170 p. 10 #83/85.

398. Keisha Swanson 418 N. 2nd St. Mankato, MN 56001. 29 Aug. 1998.

399. Ashtabula County Ohio, Marriage Records, Jefferson, OH. Filmed by the Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. Astabula County Genealogical Society, Geneva, OH. vol b. p. 98.

400. Ibid. Reel 1 frame 362.

401. US Federal Census 1850 (Population) Microcopy M432. Washington DC: National Archives. Roll 659, Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson Burough, p. 379 #22, 26.

402. Correspondence Keisha Swanson 412 N 2nd St. Mankato MN 56001 501-625-9445. 29 Aug 1998.

403. US Federal Census 1850 (Population) Microcopy M432. Washington DC: National Archives. Roll 659, Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson Burough, p. 379 #22, 26.

404. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson, film 1170 p. 10 #83/85.

405. Monroe County, Wisconsin, Death Record. Sparta, Monroe, WI. Vol 1, p. 26 #74.

406. Ashtabula County Ohio, Marriage Records, Jefferson, OH. Filmed by the Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. Astabula County Genealogical Society, Geneva, OH. film 03 p. 60.

407. US Federal Census 1850 (Population) Microcopy M432. Washington DC: National Archives. Roll 659, Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson Burough, p. 379 #22, 26.

408. Ibid. Roll 659, Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson Burough, p. 379 #22, 26.

409. Ibid. Roll 659, Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson Burough, p. 379 #22, 26.

410. US Federal Census (population) 1860 Microcopy M653. Roll , Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson page 66, ED 211 # 578,526.

411. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson, film 1170 p. 10 #83/85.

412. Chicago Cook county IL, Vital Records. State of Illinois Department of Vital Statistics. # 22922.

413. Ibid. #22922.

414. Montivideo, Minnesota Leader. MontivideoLeader, Montivideo, MN. April 17 1908. page 1.

415. Chicago Cook county IL, Vital Records. State of Illinois Department of Vital Statistics. #22922.

416. Mauston Star. Mauston WI. Obituary page 1 23 Apr 1908.

417. Montivideo, Minnesota Leader. MontivideoLeader, Montivideo, MN. April 17 1908. page 1.

418. Ashtabula County Ohio, Marriage Records, Jefferson, OH. Filmed by the Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. Astabula County Genealogical Society, Geneva, OH. book 1 page 43.

419. Ibid. Rec # Record book C. Page 53. 20 July 1843.

420. Deed Records of Ashtabula County,. Recorder of Deeds Office, Jefferson, Ohio. Book 35 page 606.

421. US Federal Census 1850 (Population) Microcopy M432. Washington DC: National Archives. M 432, roll # 659, page 381, #55,57,.

422. Deed Records of Ashtabula County,. Recorder of Deeds Office, Jefferson, Ohio. Book 40 page 95.

423. Census, Population, State of Illinois, 1855. P. 269 Line 28, Town 38 Range 8 Aurora.

424. Juneau County Deed Records. vol. 6, p. 122.

425. Ibid.

426. Ibid. Vol 6, p. 123.

427. US Federal Census (population) 1860 Microcopy M653. M653, roll 1414, page 14, #139,105.

428. Juneau County Deed Records. vol. 15, p. 246.

429. Ibid. vol. 16, p. 529.

430. Ibid. vol. 7, p.

431. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593.

432. Deed Records of Monroe County.

433. Mauston Star. Mauston WI. 20 Apr. 1876 page1.

434. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. T9, roll 1439 p. 30,.

435. Mauston Star. Mauston WI. p. 1 12 Mar 1881.

436. James L. Rogers, Pension application file 279211,. Declaration for Children under 16 years of age.

437. Waukesha Wisconsin Directory 1890-92. Waukesha.

438. City Directory of Chicago. 1905.

439. Chicago Cook county IL, Vital Records. State of Illinois Department of Vital Statistics. #18299.

440. Chicago, IL. 28 Mar 1908, p. 13.

441. Mauston Star. Mauston WI. No. 44 Vol 50; 29 Mar 1908., page 1.

442. Chicago Cook county IL, Vital Records. State of Illinois Department of Vital Statistics. #18299.

443. Montivideo, Minnesota Leader. MontivideoLeader, Montivideo, MN. 3 Apr. 1908, page 1.

444. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Roll 1720, Mauston, Juneau County, Page 1, residence 2 family 2.

445. Mauston Star. Mauston WI. 9 Apr 1874, p. 1.

446. Ibid. 29 Dec. 1881 page 1, columns 6.

447. Ibid. 5 Jan 1882 p. 1.

448. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Death Records. file # 100190, Registered no. 8017.

449. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson, film 1170 p. 17 #147/146.

450. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Roll 1038 Ohio, Lake Co., Painesville City, ED 87 p. 40 #370 #382.

451. 1900 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T623. Cleveland Township, Cleveland City, Cuyahoga County, roll 1260 Ed 201, page 176, #145.

452. Geneva Times. Geneva, OH. 16 Oct. 1908 page 1.

453. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Death Records. Record # 100190 #8017.

454. Evergreen Cemetery records,. Geneva Union Cemeteries Deed book B. Page 2 Evergreen Cemeteries.

455. Ashtabula County Ohio, Marriage Records, Jefferson, OH. Filmed by the Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. Astabula County Genealogical Society, Geneva, OH. Reel 2 Frame 330, Book D page 116.

456. Ashtabula Sentinel,. J.A. Howells, Editor, Publisher. 30 Nov. 1850 p. 1.

457. Charles P. Barnum, Civil War Pension Application File # 570 922 WC 423498. Pension file 570922, Certified Copy of Marriage Record.

458. US Federal Census (population) 1860 Microcopy M653. M653 ROLL 932 PAGE 63 ED 211, RESIDENCE 549, FAMILY 499.

459. Compiled Civil War Military Sevice records for Charles P. Barnum Bco. 23rd Ohio Volunteers. Co. B. 23rd Ohio Volunteers.

460. Eben Lewis Barnum and Reverand Francis Barnum S.J.. Genealogical Record of the Barnum Family Presenting a conspectus of the Male descendants of Thomas Barnum 1625- 1695. Gardner MA: Meals Printing Co., 1912. p. 19.

461. Charles P. Barnum, Civil War Pension Application File # 570 922 WC 423498. Affadavit of A.C. Bartholomew.

462. US Federal Census 1850 (Population) Microcopy M432. Washington DC: National Archives. Roll 659, Ohio, Ashtabula, Dist. # 8 Austinberg, p. 392 #218/225.

463. US Federal Census (population) 1860 Microcopy M653. Roll, page 63, ED 211 # 549 # 499.

464. Compiled Civil War Military Sevice records for Charles P. Barnum Bco. 23rd Ohio Volunteers. Muster and descriptive rolls.

465. Ibid. Muster and descriptive rolls.

466. Ibid. Muster and descriptive rolls.

467. Ashtabula Sentinel,. J.A. Howells, Editor, Publisher. 18 Mar 1868.

468. Deed Records of Ashtabula County,. Recorder of Deeds Office, Jefferson, Ohio. Book 69 p. 412.

469. Ashtabula Sentinel,. J.A. Howells, Editor, Publisher. 3 Sept 1868.

470. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Roll 1170 , Ohio, Ashtabula County, Jefferson Borough Dist. #10 #147 #146.

471. Williams Brothers. History of Ashtabula County. Philadelphia, PA: J.B. Lippencott, 1878. p. 152.

472. Deed Records of Ashtabula County,. Recorder of Deeds Office, Jefferson, Ohio. Book 85 p. 524.

473. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Roll 1038 Ohio, Lake Co., Painesville City, ED 87 p. 40 #370 #382.

474. Charles P. Barnum, Civil War Pension Application File # 570 922 WC 423498. City of Cleveland Death Cert. #70.

475. City of Cleveland Death Records. Death Certificate #70 City of Cleveland, 1895.

476. Evergreen Cemetery records,. Deed book b, page 2 Evergreen Cemetery.

477. Geneva Times. Geneva, OH. Geneva TIMES, 27 Feb 1868 reprinted in Ancestor Hunt, genealogical journal of the Ashtabula Ohio Genealogical Society, vol XVIV #1 Feb. 1992, page 26.

478. Ibid. 20 Dec 1908 Obituary of Jane L. Hoyt Barnum.

479. US Federal Census (population) 1860 Microcopy M653. Roll, page 63, ED 211 # 549 # 499.

480. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Ohio, Ashtabula, Jefferson, film 1170 p. 17 #147/146.

481. Geneva Times. Geneva, OH. 16 Oct. 1908 page 1.

482. Juneau County Genealogical Society. Juneau County Cemetery Lindina Township Book 5. Juneau County Genealogical Society. P. 546 Mauston Cemetery.

483. US Federal Census (population) 1860 Microcopy M653.

484. Juneau County Genealogical Society. Juneau County Cemetery Lindina Township Book 5. Juneau County Genealogical Society. Juneau County Cemetery Records P. 546 Mauston Cemetery.

485. Mauston Star. Mauston WI. Dec. 28, 1869 page 1,.

486. Juneau County Genealogical Society. Juneau County Cemetery Lindina Township Book 5. Juneau County Genealogical Society. p. 546 Mauston Cemetery.

487. Ashtabula County Ohio, Marriage Records, Jefferson, OH. Filmed by the Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. Astabula County Genealogical Society, Geneva, OH. Reel 2 Frame 330, Book D page 116.

488. Ashtabula Sentinel,. J.A. Howells, Editor, Publisher. 7 Dec 1850, p. 1.

489. DeSmet, Kingsbury county, South Dakota "Compendium of Biography". p. 772.

490. Ibid. p. 772.

491. Ibid. p. 772.

492. Ibid. p. 772.

493. Ibid. p. 772.

494. Mauston Star. Mauston WI. p. 1 23 July 1874.

495. DeSmet, Kingsbury county, South Dakota "Compendium of Biography". p. 772.

496. Military Pension request Erastus A. Devan. Civil War Pension request.

497. DeSmet, Kingsbury county, South Dakota "Compendium of Biography". p. 772.

498. Military Pension request Erastus A. Devan. Letter from Lucinda Devan.

499. Probate of the Last Will and Testament, Ashtabula County Ohio, Probate Court. Ashtabula, OH, Probate Court. Application for letters of Administration in the estate of James HOYT, Estate # 13564 Ashtubula County Probate Court, Ashtabula OH.

500. James L. Rogers, Pension application file 279211, Minor Application file 475901 Minor Cert. 355,413. Affadavits of Jane L. Barnum and George and Anna Johnson.

501. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Painesville, Lake, OH T9 1038, p. 394 D, Household 273, family 292.

502. Probate of the Last Will and Testament, Ashtabula County Ohio, Probate Court. Ashtabula, OH, Probate Court. Probate rec. of James Hoyt.

503. James L. Rogers, Pension application file 279211, Minor Application file 475901 Minor Cert. 355,413. Affadavits,Henry N. Johnson, Alice Johnson.

504. Ashtabula County Ohio, Marriage Records, Jefferson, OH. Filmed by the Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. Astabula County Genealogical Society, Geneva, OH. Vol b. page 373.

505. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Painesville, Lake, OH T9 1038, p. 394 D, Household 273, family 292.

506. James L. Rogers, Pension application file 279211, Minor Application file 475901 Minor Cert. 355,413. Affadavits,Affadavit Henry N. Johnson, Alice A. Johnson.

507. Ibid. Affadavits, Henry N. Johnson, Alice A. Johnson.

508. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Painesville, Lake, OH T9 1038, p. 394 D, Household 273, family 292.

509. Ibid. Painesville, Lake, OH T9 1038, p. 394 D, Household 273, family 292.

510. Ibid. Painesville, Lake, OH T9 1038, p. 394 D, Household 273, family 292.

511. Ibid. Painesville, Lake, OH T9 1038, p. 394 D, Household 273, family 292.

512. Ashtabula Beacon Record. Ashtabula, Ohio. 30 Nov 1906, page 1.

513. Military Pension records of Luther W. Hoyt, #171215 pension number 238402 Record group 624-156.

514. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Film # p. 39 , SD 8, ED 13, 435/448.

515. Ashtabula Beacon Record. Ashtabula, Ohio. p. 1 30 Nov 1906.

516. Ashtabula County Ohio, Marriage Records, Jefferson, OH. Filmed by the Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. Astabula County Genealogical Society, Geneva, OH. FHL Film #0890265.

517. Ibid. Reel 2 Frame 519.

518. Conneaut Reporter. Conneaut Reporter, Conneaut, OH. 24 Dec. 1874.

519. Ibid.

520. Cemetery Records, Oakdale Cemetery. Sec C lot 1.

521. Ibid. Section 14 lot 44.

522. US Federal Census 1850 (Population) Microcopy M432. Washington DC: National Archives.

523. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, 2nd Ward, Roll 782.

524. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas Fhl film 1254393 T9-0393 p. 207 A.

525. Probate of the Last Will and Testament, Ashtabula County Ohio, Probate Court. Ashtabula, OH, Probate Court. Probate documents of James Hoyt.

526. Marriage Records of Lake County, OH.

527. US Federal Census (Population) 1870 Microcopy M593. Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, 2nd Ward, Roll 782.

528. Ibid. Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, 2nd Ward, Roll 782, p. 494.

529. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas Fhl film 1254393 T9-0393 p. 207 A.

530. Directory of Kansas City, Missouri. 1889-91.

531. 1880 Federal Census (Population) Microcopy T9. Onaga, Pattawatomie, Kansas fhl film 1254393 T9-0393 p. 207 A.