Joseph DEMING

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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]

1. Sarah DEMING was born on 24 May 1737 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 29 Mar 1829.
2. Francis DEMING was born on 12 Jan 1739 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 19 Dec 1819 in Newington, Connecticut.
3. Aaron DEMING was born on 16 Oct 1740 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 12 Jan 1741 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
4. Aaron DEMING was born on 20 Mar 1744 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 12 Mar 1837 in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
5. Elizabeth DEMING was born on 1 Jul 1750 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.
6. Titus DEMING was born on 29 Feb 1760 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 11 Aug 1833 in Henrietta, New York.

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"Deming Genealogy": Ebenezer Deming was a hatter by trade, but was also a land-holder both in Wethersfield and Saybrook. His property in the latte town, he deeded to his son Oliver, and at his death he willed his homestead in Wethersfield to his son Moses, "because he has dwelt with me in the same house many years." To his son Joseph he gave land in Newington, and all his children were specifically named in his will, which was dated 15 Mar 1765, and proved 27 May 1765.

Ebenezer married Rebecca TREAT on 27 Dec 1704 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Rebecca (daughter of James TREAT and Rebecca LATIMER) was born in abt. 1686 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA; died on 26 Dec 1753 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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