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John Weed¹

• Father: Aaron Weed¹ b. 1741, d. 1824
• Mother: Elizabeth Pennoyer¹ b. 20 Oct 1742, d. 1812

• Birth*: John was born on 11 June 1767, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Aaron Weed and Elizabeth Pennoyer.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Feb 2006

Jonas Weed¹

• Birth*: Jonas was born in 1598.¹
• Marriage*: Jonas married Mary (?).
• Death*: Jonas died before 5 June 1676.¹

• Last Edited: 10 Feb 2005

Jonas Weed

• Probate Record*: Jonas was listed in probate records on 3 January 1708/9 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, as follows: WEED, Jonas, late of Stratford, Jan. 3, 1708/9, land distributed by Elisha Holly, Daniel Scofield and Stephen Bishop to his son John, page 216.¹

• Last Edited: 10 Apr 2006

Jonas Weed Jr.¹

• Birth*: Jonas was born circa 1649.¹
• Marriage*: Jonas married Bethia Holly, daughter of John Holly and Mary (?), on 16 November 1676, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, (or 1677).¹
• Death*: Jonas died on 19 November 1704, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.²
• Probate Extract*: Jonas was listed in a probate extract on 15 March 1704/5 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, as follows: Weed, Jonas, late of Stamford, Mar. 15, 1704/5, letters of administration on his estate granted to his widow Bethiah Weed and sons Jonas and Benjamin, page 68a. Inventory taken Jan. 10, 1704/5, by Samuel Hait, Jonas Weed, Sr., and Elisha Holly, mentioned his widow Bethiah and children Jonas, Benjamin, Jonathan, five months short of age, and Abigail, age about 10 yrs., and filed Mar. 15, 1704/5, page 68. Mar. 15, 1704/5, account filed, and estate ordered distributed by Joseph Bishop and Daniel Scofield to his widow and children as aforesaid, page 68a. F1-228.³

• Last Edited: 15 Jun 2006

Rebecca Weed¹

• Father: Aaron Weed¹ b. 1741, d. 1824
• Mother: Elizabeth Pennoyer¹ b. 20 Oct 1742, d. 1812

• Birth*: Rebecca was born on 19 December 1775, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• She was the daughter of Aaron Weed and Elizabeth Pennoyer.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Feb 2006

Sarah Weed

• Married Name: Her married name was Webb.
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 12 December 1800.
• Marriage*: Sarah married Alfred Webb, son of William Webb and Susannah Weed, on 20 January 1822, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Death*: Sarah died on 10 March 1887, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, at age 86.
• Burial*: Sarah was buried, Noroton River Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut.

• Last Edited: 23 Oct 2005

Susannah Weed¹

• Father: Aaron Weed² b. 1741, d. 1824
• Mother: Elizabeth Pennoyer³ b. 20 Oct 1742, d. 1812

• Birth*: Susannah was born on 18 January 1769, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.⁴
• She was the daughter of Aaron Weed and Elizabeth Pennoyer.^2,3
• Marriage*: Susannah married William Webb, son of Epenetus Webb Jr. and Mary Loder, on 6 December 1787, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, by Rev. John Avery.
• Married Name: As of 6 December 1787,her married name was Webb.
• Death*: Susannah died on 12 May 1811, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, at age 42.
• Burial*: Susannah was buried, Noroton River Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut.

• Last Edited: 28 Feb 2006

Warren Weed¹

• Father: Aaron Weed¹ b. 1741, d. 1824
• Mother: Elizabeth Pennoyer¹ b. 20 Oct 1742, d. 1812

• Birth*: Warren was born on 14 February 1772, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Aaron Weed and Elizabeth Pennoyer.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Feb 2006

Bertha S. Weeks^1,2

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Bertha was born on 13 February 1868, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, , 1870 census lists birthplace as New York, 1900 census lists Feb 1827, in CT.^1,3
• Married Name: As of 1882,her married name was Holly.¹
• Marriage*: Bertha married Frank Holly, son of Theodore Holly and Clara Miller, on 20 December 1882, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, Married by Rev. E. A. Blake, Marriage Record Transcription from Port Chester lists Frank as a Teamster, born in Stamford, son of Theodfore Holley and Clara Miller, age 24. Bertha is listed as daughter of Henry Weeks and Emma G. Pardo (sic), age 15.¹
• Burial*: Bertha was buried, Pine Island Cemetery, Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.³
• Death*: Bertha died on 7 March 1912, South Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 44, Death Certificate from Norwalk: Place of death 175 Wash. St, Norwalk, No of families in house: Two, Residence at time of death: So. Norwalk, Conn. Occupation: Housewife. Married, to Frank Holly. Born Feb 13, 1868. Age: 44 yrs, 23 days. Birthplace: Portchester, NY. Father: Henry Weeks, birthplace Phila. Pa. Maiden name of mother: Emma Perdue, birthplace Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Place of burial: Pine Island, Norwalk, Ct. Informant: Frank Holly, So. Norwalk, Ct. Embalmed: Yes, D.W. Raymond, Embalmer and Undertaker, So. Norwalk, CT.³

• Last Edited: 17 May 2007

Abigail Westcott¹

• Father: Richard Westcott¹ b. 1621, d. 1651

• Birth*: Abigail was born in 1647.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Westcott.¹
• Marriage*: Abigail married Moses Knapp, son of Nicholas Knapp, on 1 October 1668, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Married Name: As of 1 October 1668,her married name was Knapp.

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2005

Richard Westcott¹

• Birth*: Richard was born in 1621.¹
• Death*: Richard died in 1651, Connecticut.¹

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2005

Caroline Whetmore¹

• Father: John N. Whetmore¹ b. 1807
• Mother: Lydia Cross¹ b. 1820

• Birth*: Caroline was born in 1842.¹
• She was the daughter of John N. Whetmore and Lydia Cross.¹

• Last Edited: 27 Feb 2005

John N. Whetmore¹

• Birth*: John was born in 1807.^1,2
• Marriage*: John married Lydia Cross circa 1838.
• Census*: John appeared on the census of 17 September 1850 at Rye, Westchester, New York, as Boatman, age 43, b. America, with Lydia, 28, b. England, Mary A. 11, Caroline, 8, Sarah 6, and Lydia, 2.²
• Name Variation: As of 1860, John N. Whetmore was also known as Wetmore.³

• Last Edited: 27 Feb 2005

Lydia Whetmore¹

• Father: John N. Whetmore¹ b. 1807
• Mother: Lydia Cross¹ b. 1820

• Birth*: Lydia was born in 1848, New York.¹
• She was the daughter of John N. Whetmore and Lydia Cross.¹

• Last Edited: 27 Feb 2005

Mary A. Whetmore¹

• Father: John N. Whetmore² b. 1807
• Mother: Lydia Cross³ b. 1820

• Birth*: Mary was born in 1839.¹
• She was the daughter of John N. Whetmore and Lydia Cross.^2,3
• Name Variation: As of 1850, Mary A. Whetmore was also known as Whittemore.²
• Marriage*: Mary married Selah Washburn Guernsey, son of Solomon Seekins Guernsey and Elizabeth Jane Mead, on 29 March 1858.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 March 1858,her married name was Guernsey.
• Death*: Mary died in 1869.

• Last Edited: 27 Feb 2005

Sarah Whetmore¹

• Father: John N. Whetmore¹ b. 1807
• Mother: Lydia Cross¹ b. 1820

• Birth*: Sarah was born in 1844, New York.¹
• She was the daughter of John N. Whetmore and Lydia Cross.¹

• Last Edited: 27 Feb 2005

William Whetmore¹

• Father: John N. Whetmore¹ b. 1807
• Mother: Lydia Cross¹ b. 1820

• Birth*: William was born in 1858, Pound Ridge, Rye, Westchester, New York.¹
• He was the son of John N. Whetmore and Lydia Cross.¹

• Last Edited: 27 Feb 2005

Mercy Moore Whitcomb¹

• Birth*: Mercy was born on 19 May 1805, Wendell, Massachusetts.¹
• Marriage*: Mercy married Bartolomew Belden Mason on 28 October 1825, Springville, Erie County, New York.
• Married Name: As of 28 October 1825,her married name was Mason.
• Death*: Mercy died on 29 August 1876 at age 71.¹

• Last Edited: 1 Jan 2007

James E. White

• Marriage*: James married Caroline Jacobs Pearsall, daughter of Phineas Carman Pearsall and Catherine Ann Morgan.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2005

Rollin P. White

• Father: James E. White
• Mother: Caroline Jacobs Pearsall b. 8 Jul 1843

• Note*: [Pearsall-11.FTW]
  
  not sure of this spot for Rollin P. White. See his notes on his life in VT. also this is possibly father of Rollin T. White, Westfield, NJ re;" origin of the tales enumerated in this series" page 14.
  
  
• Birth*: Rollin was born on 6 May 1886, Buena Vista, Virginia.
• He was the son of James E. White and Caroline Jacobs Pearsall.
• Death*: Rollin died in June 1979, Buena Vista, VA, at age 93.¹

• Last Edited: 27 Mar 2004

Elizabeth Williams

• Marriage*: Elizabeth married George Pearsall, son of Henry Pearsall and Ann Valentine.
• Married Name: Her married name was Pearsall.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Abraham Willis¹

• Father: Richard C. Willis¹ b. 1834
• Mother: Charlotte C. Mead¹ b. 1 Jan 1833

• Birth*: Abraham was born in 1854, New York City, New York County, New York.¹
• He was the son of Richard C. Willis and Charlotte C. Mead.¹

• Last Edited: 24 Sep 2006

Richard C. Willis¹

• Birth*: Richard was born in 1834, New York.¹
• Marriage*: Richard married Charlotte C. Mead, daughter of Lewis C. Mead and Susan Tice, in 1852.¹
• Census*: Richard appeared on the census of 9 January 1870 at 430 22nd St., Between 9th & 10th Ave., New York City, New York County, New York, as age 36, Truckman, b. NY, with Charlotte, age 36, Abraham, 16 and Washingt. 6. All born in NY.²
• Census: Richard appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at 70 Horatio St., New York City, New York County, New York, as age 45, Truckman, with wife Charlotte C., age 46, keeping House and Esben, son, age 15, at school.³

• Last Edited: 24 Sep 2006

Washingt./Esben Willis¹

• Father: Richard C. Willis¹ b. 1834
• Mother: Charlotte C. Mead¹ b. 1 Jan 1833

• Birth*: Washingt./Esben was born in 1864, New York City, New York County, New York.¹
• He was the son of Richard C. Willis and Charlotte C. Mead.¹
• Note*: The name is take from the listings in the 1870 and 1880 censuses, which give two different names but due to age I am guessing as of now that they are the same person.
  
  

• Last Edited: 24 Sep 2006

Joseph Willson¹

• Marriage*: Joseph married Susannah (?).²
• Will*: Joseph left a will on 30 May 1810 at Rye, Westchester, New York, Be it remembered that I Joseph Willson of the town of Rye in the County of Westchester and State of New York considering the uncertainly of this mortal life and being of sound and perfect mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First I order that all my just debts and funeral charges be paid out of my moveable estate. I then give and bequeath to my wife Susannah Willson three pieces of gold Coin to wit: one half Johannes and two half eagles. I further give and bequeath to my wife Susannah Willson at her disposal the equal third part of all my moveable estate (exclusive of what she shall receive from the estate of & by her father) together with the use of the homested wherein I now dwell during her natural life. The whole of the bequest hereby made to be considered in lieu of all other claims or right of dower to all and every other part of my estate. I give and bequeath to my two daughters Mary Green and Susannah Merritt the sum of fifty pounds cash to be paid them out of my moveable estate. The remaining part of my moveable estate the one half thereof I give and bequeath to the children of my daughter Mary Green to be divided equally between them the other half of said remainder I give and bequeath to the children of my daughter Susannah Merritt to be divided equally among them. I give and devise to my son Nehemiah Willson his heirs and assigns forever all that massnage (?) or tenement of land lying in the east side and adjoining to the Kingstreet road in the town of Tye commonly called Byram ridge together with my salt meadow in said town of Rye. I next order and direct my Executor hereafter named to sell my land at blind brook so called and the monies issuing from such sale to divide equally between my son Nehemiah Willson, my grandson Samuel Brown and my grandson Willson Merritt. Further it is my will and I hereby order that at and after the death of my wife Susanna Willson, the homestead where on I now dwell the whole thereafter be kept for the benefit of the ministers and poor of the Baptist Church to which I now belong and shall continue to be at the place where it now is appointed, that is, the one half of the profits thereof to be given to the Minister in and with the said Church and the other half of the profits thereof to be given to the Poor belonging to the said Church to be under the management and direction of the said Church reserving a piece in the north meadow adjoining the Kingstreet road of twenty five feet on an eastern and western line and thirty six feet on a northern and southern line for a burying ground for my family and descendants. Lastly I nominate and appoint my son Nehemiah Willson, John Brown Esq'r, and Henry Purdy as Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seat this 30th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and (ten?). Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Joseph Willson to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have herewith subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the Testator.
  (Signed) Joseph Willson (SEAL)
  Witnesses:
  Thomas Willson
  Drake Seymour
  Thom's. M. Willson.
  
  
  
• Death*: Joseph died in 1814, Rye, Westchester, New York.¹
• Probate Record*: Joseph was listed in probate records on 18 April 1814 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, as follows: At a Court of Probate held at Stamford in & for Stamford District April 18th 1814 Eben'r Davenport Esq'r Judge present. Personally appeared Thomas M. Willson of Rye, County of Westchester and State of New York and made oath that he saw Joseph Willson late of Rye now Dec'd sign and seal the foregoing writing that he heard him declare the same to be his last Will and Testament that said dec'd appeared to him at the same time to be of sound disposing mind and memory & that he together with Thos. Willson and Drake Seymour before mentioned subscribed their names as witnesses to the same at the request and in the presence of the Testator. Whereupon this Court doth consider and adjudge said Will proved and doth approve of the same and order it to be recorded.

• Last Edited: 17 Mar 2006

Mary Willson¹

• Father: Joseph Willson¹ d. 1814
• Mother: Susannah (?)¹ d. a 1810

• She was the daughter of Joseph Willson and Susannah (?).¹
• Married Name: Her married name was Green.¹
• Death*: Mary died after 1810.¹

• Last Edited: 17 Mar 2006

Nehemiah Willson¹

• Father: Joseph Willson¹ d. 1814
• Mother: Susannah (?)¹ d. a 1810

• He was the son of Joseph Willson and Susannah (?).¹
• Will*: Nehemiah left a will on 20 January 1814 at Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Be it remembered that on this twentieth day of January in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand eight hundred and fourteen, I Nehemiah Willson of the town of Greenwich in county of Fairfield and state of Connecticut, being of perfect sound mind and memory calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for men once to die, do make this my last Will and Testament in marrer following. First I bequeath my soul unto the hands of God who gave it me and as for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a decent christian like manner at the discretion of my executors.
  
  I then give to my wife Sarah what shall be due on a certain note given by Jonathan Secor of fifteen hundred pound after paying out thereof the legacies due to the three youngest children of Nathan Merritt given them by my father Joseph Willson. I further give to my said wife Sarah the whole of my household furniture with my riding-chair together for and during her natural life the uses of the front room on the first floor of my dwelling house with the front room and front bed-room on the second floor.
  
  I next five and bequeath to my daughter Desire Haight and to her heirs and assigns forever, my farm whereon I now live together with that tract of land commonly called my City land with the exception as above to my wife and on condition that she cause to be furnished for my wife a sufficiency of firewood suitably cut at her door with every other necessary and comfortable means of support. I further give to my said daughter Desire Haight all my farming utensils with the stock on my farm.
  
  I give and bequeath to my daughter Eunice Peck and to her heirs and assigns forever all that tract of land belonging to me commonly called Byrum Ridge together with all that may be due to me either by bond& notes or account except as to my wife as aforesaid with paying what is due from one as guardian to James Bowne and Elisabeth Bowne son and daughter of Thomas Bown late of Rye. Lastly I nominate and appoint my two sons-in-law, Daniel Haight and Elias Peck, Junior, to this my Will in trust whom I do hereby authorise empower and request to fulfill and satisfy every clause and article before written and I do utterly disannul all and every other Will and Testament made by me before this date, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will & Testament.
  
  Signed sealed published pronounced and declared to be my last Will and Testament in the presence of the under written witnesses who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
  
  Nehemiah Willson (Seal)
  
  Jotham Merritt
  Eliza Merritt
  John Brown
  
  (There is a partial sentence below which may continue, I do not have the following page: I Nehemiah Willson of the town of Greenwich in the county of Fairfield in state of Connecticut do this twenty third day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fourteen make and publish this...).²
  
  

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2006

Sarah Willson¹

• Marriage*: Sarah married Capt. William Tew.
• Married Name: Her married name was Tew.
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 3 July 1753, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.¹
• Death*: Sarah died on 26 December 1831 at age 78.¹

• Last Edited: 30 Jun 2005

Susannah Willson¹

• Father: Joseph Willson¹ d. 1814
• Mother: Susannah (?)¹ d. a 1810

• She was the daughter of Joseph Willson and Susannah (?).¹
• Married Name: Her married name was Merritt.¹

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2006

Benjamin Wilson

• Birth*: Benjamin was born before 1756.¹
• Census*: Benjamin appeared on the census of 1790 at Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as 1 male age 16 and over, 1 male under 16, and 3 females. Therefore the head of household, presumably Benjamin, was born before 1774.²
• Tax List*: Benjamin appeared on the tax list of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 1795, with only three entries: Horse kind 2 years old (and this entry is lighter than those around it, it is possible that it was erased), 15 Acres Clear Pasture, 15 acres Bush Pasture or Brush pasture? but it looks clearly like Bush), for a tax of 7 Pounds, 10 shillings. This is one of the lower tax listings.³
  
• Census: Benjamin appeared on the census of 1800 at Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as 1 male aged 16-25, 1 male 45 or older, 1 female aged 10-15, and 1 female aged 26-44. Therefore the head of household was born before 1756.¹
• Census: Benjamin appeared on the census of 1810 at Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as 1 males aged 16-25, 1 male 45 or older. 1 female 10-15 years old, 1 female 45 or older.⁴
• Property Record: Benjamin was involved in a property transaction on 11 August 1817 at Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Know all men by these presents that I Benjamin Wilson of greenwich in Fairfield County and State of Connecticut for the consideration of Fifty dollars received of my Son Nehemiah Wilson Jun'r of sd. Greenwich do remise, release and forever Quit Claim unto to sd. Nehemiah Wilson Jun'r. and unto his heirs and assigns forever all the right title interest claim or demand whatever which I the said releasor have or ought to have in or to a certain piece or parcel of land with the buildings thereon lying and being in sd. Greenwich in the west society thereof containing half an acre be the same more or less bounded southerly on highway, westerly on land of Jeffery Felmettee, northerly on land late or now of Justus Sackett, and easterly on land of Nathaniel Mead or driftway. To have and to hold the premises unto him, the said Nehemiah Wilson, Jun'r and to his heirs and assigns forever to the only use and behoof of the said Nehemiah, his heirs & assigns forever so that neither I the sd. Benjamin nor any person in my name and behalf shall or will hereafter claim or demand any right or title to the premises or any part thereof but they and every of them shall by these presents be excluded and forever barred. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of August AD 1817. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Hezekiah Tray and John Palmer. Benjamin (his mark) Wilson (seal)
  Fairfield County Ss in Greenwich August 11th day AD 1817. Personally appeared Benjamin Wilson signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me. Eben'r. Mead, Justice of Peace. Rec'd to Record August 11th AD 1817 and recorded by Hezekiah Tray, Register.⁵

• Last Edited: 25 May 2006