Francis DEMING

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"Deming Genealogy": Francis Deming did not follow his father and brothers in their emigration to Massachusetts, but spent his life on his farm in Newington. In the church of that parish, he was an active member, and frequently held positions of trust. He appears to have seen service in the French War, in 1758, from May 4th to Nov 8th.

Francis married Mary CAMP on 13 Jul 1762 in Newington, Connecticut. Mary (daughter of John CAMP and Penelope DEMING) was born on 10 Dec 1740; died on 19 Aug 1782 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Elizabeth CHURCHILL on 21 Aug 1783 in Newington, Connecticut. Elizabeth was born in abt. 1754; died on 31 Dec 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Deming Genealogy": Joseph Deming was a farmer of Wethersfield until 1769, when he bought land in Berkshire Co., Mass., and soon afterwards removed to the new settlement at Williamstown, together with his sons, Aaron and Titus. It is probable that his wife survived him, as she is mentioned in his will of 9 apr 1782. the father and his sons were diligent and thrifty, and acquired land from time to time, which was retained by their descendants for three generations. The old house, built by the father soon after he came to Williamstown, was standing until 1876, when it was destroyed by fire. At a point where the farm adjoins Hancock brook there was a small mill privilege, which was utilized by the family for manufacturing purposes for many years.

Joseph married Elizabeth FRANCIS on 8 Jan 1736 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth was born on 18 Jan 1717 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Daughter of James Francis and Elizabeth Howard