James SLASON

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• Birth: 06 Jul 1736, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

James married Anna ? about 1754. Anna was born about 1736; died before 1761 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary SLASON was born about 1757 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
2. James SLASON was born about 1755 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
3. Rowland SLASON was born about 1759 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
4. Prudence SLASON was born about 1758 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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• Also Known As: James Slauson
• Military Service: lieut.
• Birth: Between 15 Jan 1705 and 1706, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

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In the land records of Stamford he is called James Slawson, Jr.," but his probate and certain church records call him "Lieut."..

He was active in Stamford, living in Darien Parish. About 1747/8 he resided for a short period in Salem, Westchester co., NY. Adm. on estate Lieut. James Slawson, late of Stamford, was granted Isaac Slawson, 31 Dec. 1759. An inv. taken 26 June 1759, was filed 12 Feb., 1760, by Isaac Slawson. On 13 Feb., 1761, distribution was ordered to his children and to the heirs of James Slawson "Now deceased" (evidently his son). Children mentioned: Isaac, Heirs of James, Peter, Bowers, Henry, Stephen, Elizabeth and Sarah.

On 16 Feb., 1759, adm. on estate of James Slawson, evidently "3rd", late of Stamford, was granted to Peter Slawson. Inv. of James Slawson 3rd was filed 6 mar., 1759, by Peter Slawson, ad. On 23 June 1759, adm. on estate of James Slawson 3d was granted to Peter Slawson. On 15 Jan., 1761, Israel Leeds, of Stamford, was named guardian of James Slawson, son of James Slawson 3rd deceased. On 5 Mar., 1768 Rowland Tryon, of Stamford, was named guardian of Rowland Slawson and Mary Slawson, children of James Slawson 3d, deceased. On 5 Apr. 1774, Rowland Slawson chose ames How, of --- for guardian. Stamford church rec. show that James, Prudence and Mary, children of James 3d and Anna Slawson, were bapt. 22 Jan. 1759. "Roland Slawson, son of James Slawson, Jr., deceased of Stamford, was baptized 14 Nov. 1759." the wll of Sarah Slawson, late of Stamford, dated 13 June 1771, pro. 26 July 1771, mentions brothers Isaac Bowers, Henry Stephen, also Mary and Prudence Slawson, children of James, a deceased brother, Betsey Slawson, a dau. of brother Isaac Slawson, sister Elizabeth Osborn and brother Peter Slawson.

James married Elizabeth HOWE before 1731 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Isaac HOWE and Elizabeth WATERBURY) was born on 16 Mar 1707/8 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 21 Oct 1758 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: James Slawson
• Fact: Slawson; Also known as James Slason/Slosson
• Death: 21 Oct 1758, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

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James married (1) Mehetable Ambler, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Bates) Ambler; (2) Sarah Jagger (Webster), daughter of Jeremy Jagger, and widow of John Webster. No children by this second marriage.

James was an important man in Stamford, a leader in Darien Parish and a large land owner.

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James Slawson was an important man in Stamford, a leader in Darien Parish and a large land owner.

Administration on the estate of James Slawson, Sr., was granted to Deliverance Slawson, 16 May 1759. Inventory taken 22 may, 1759, was filed 7 Aug., 1759, by Deliverance Slawson. distribution was ordered 18 mar. 1760, to his children, viz., to heirs of Susanna, deceased, to Sarah, Elizabeth, Eliphalet, James (it appears from the probates that James was already dead), Deliverance and Thomas, ----"the widow now being deceased."

The will of Sarah, widow of James Slawson, late of Stamford, dated 1 May, 1759, probated 12 Feb., 1760, leaves estate to her son John Webster, his wife and their children Nicholas, Samuel, Mercy, and Sarah.

The probates on this family are confusing. It is indicated that previous to the death of James, Sr., there were four generations of James Slawsons living. The death of three of these James Slawsons within less than two years and before the settling of the estates and confusion due to the the interchange of "Sr.," "Jr.," "Lieut.," and "3d" to say nothing of plain "James Slawson" leaves certain records in doubt. Fortunately James Slawson, Sr., made several deeds of gift to various children.

James married Mehitable AMBLER on 03 Dec 1702 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Mehitable (daughter of Abraham AMBLER and Mary BATES) was born about 1675 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died on 08 Feb 1737 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Elizabeth WATERBURY on 01 Jun 1702 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Lieut. David WATERBURY and Sarah NEWMAN) was born on 17 Jan 1683/4 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Slason
• Fact: Selectman
• Birth: Abt 1641, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

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[Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

Eleazer became one of the original patentees of Bedford, Westchester County, New York, and resided there although he never gave up his holdings in Stamford, CT. He returned to Stamford about 1697, where he died in 1695/98(?). His will is dated 29 Apr 1691, and proved 22 Jul 1699.

Notes from New England Genealogy: (as published) Slawson, Eleazer, Stamford, son of George, had a fam. but the names are unkn.
(we have names in our records). George, Lynn 1637, rem to Sandwich, yet is not found among men able to bear arms in 1643: probably went to Stamford bef 1644, where were, 1669, propound for freem. he with s. Eleazer and John. He had a d. wh. m. John Gould, and these three ch seem to be all he had when his will was made. He d. 17 Feb 1695. John, Stamford, son of Eleazer m. 12 Nov 1663, Sarah, d. of William Tuttle of New Haven, had John b. 1664, Sarah, 1667: and Johnathon, 1670. She was killed 17 Nov 1676, with an axe, by her brother Benjamin Tuttle, who though probably insane, was executed for it, 13 Jun following. He married second wife Elizabeth Benedict, had Mary, Thomas, and perhaps more ch and d. 1706. One of the original patentees of Bedford, Westchester County, New York. Returned to Stamford about 1697, where they died.

On June 6, 1692, he testified in favor of the accused witch, Elizabeth CLAWSON, that he had lived near her as neighbors for many years, and always observed her to be a woman for peace and without malice.

"George Slawson : An American Pioneer" by Harold D. Slosson - Moved from his birthplace in Stamford to Westchester Co., NY, where in 1681 he became one of the original patentees of Bedford, New Yor,

Eleazer married Susanna BELDING in 1680 in Bedford, Westchester, New York. Susanna (daughter of William BELDEN and Thomasine (Tamsen) SHERWOOD) was born on 05 Nov 1651 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA; died in 1706 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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[Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

No actual marriage records seem to exist, although there is no questions that
her given name was Susanna, there has never previiously been an effort to
establish her maiden name as Belding. With direct proof lacking, this
conclusion has beeen reached by certain other corroborating data, which is
explained more fully under the note for her son, Nathaniel. It would appear from
the evidence available that she came to Bedford as a married woman, and that she
was a widow at the time of her marriage to Eleazer Slason. No record has been
found covering any previous marriage, and the compiler, although morally
convinced the statement is correct, does not submit it as a fact. William and
Thomasine Belding were among the early and prominent settlers of Deerfield, MA,
although the town was not settled until after Susanna Belding was born. There
is also no doubt that the Belding family of Deerfield and the Belden family of
Norwalk were one and the same family. The Deerfield records usually used the
Belding spelling, and these records make frequent references to the individuals
of the family who moved to Norwalk. The Norwalk records rarely spell the name
other than Belden, although the Belding spelling is known. Whenever the name
enters the records of Stamford there seems to be an unsettled quality to the
matter, and both spellings are used on occaision, apparently indiscriminately.
The Deerfield records show Susanna's birth date and connection to the family,
and trace the relationships mentioned in the note for son, Nathaniel.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Son of Richard Ambler and Sarah
• Occupation: Between 1670 and 1686; Recorder or town clerk of Stamford
• Occupation: 1699; Recorder or town clerk of Stamford

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Was elected Deputy from Stamaford to the Connecticut Legislature and served:

May and October 1677
May and October 1678
May and October 1679
May 1681
May 1682
October 1690
May, July and October 1691
October 1692

He was a Justice of Fairfield County when he died in 1699, having been appointed by the General Court in May, 1699. In addition he held minor offices in Stamford and major offices in Bedford, Westchester County, as well as serving on important committees in both places. In 1684, when New York assumed jurisdiction over Bedford for a short time, he was confirmed in his offices and made a Justice of Westcheste County.

Abraham's name is second as a signer on the Indian Deed to Bedford, dated December 23, 1680, his father's standing first. On October 11, 1681, he was named one of a committee of five appointed by the Proprietors to lay out the town lots.

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A man of superior education and wisdom he held a position of leadership throughout his life, while his gentle nature and generous mind brought him the affection of the people of Stamford and Bedford....

In 1684, when New York assumed jurisdiction over Bedford for a short time, he was confirmed in his offices and made a Justice of Westchester County.

Abraham Ambler's name appeared for the first time in the Stamford Land Records on 20 june 1670, when Richard Ambler by "free deed of gift" gave his son Abraham Ambler a house and home lot situated between his own home and that of Robert Bates. From that date until his death his name appears frequently as grantor and grantee and in various distributions to proprietors made by the town. His holdings rank him among the town's richest proprietors and were widely distributed over the township.

Abraham Ambler's name is second as a signer on the Indian Deed to Bedford, dated 23 Dec. 1680, his father's standing first. On 11 Oct. 1681, he was named one of a committee of five appointed by the Proprietors to lay out the town lots. That he was an active projector of Bedford is proved by the action of the Court of Elections at Hartford which on 11 may, 1682, empowered him to act as chief civil officer of Bedford under a license which reads to this effect: Upon the petition of the people of the Hop ground, this Court doth grant them the privelege of a plantation and do order that the name of the town be henceforth called Bedford, and this Court do appoint Joseph Theall to be the present chief military officer for the train band of Bedford and Abraham Ambler is also empowered by this Court to grant warrants, to swear officers and witnesses and to join persons in marriage according to law, and they do free the said town of Bedford from county rates, for the space of three years next ensuing.

Abraham Ambler thus became the first Justice, town clerk and recorder of Bedford and continued as recorder until 26 Feb. 1696/7, when he was succeeded by Zachariah Roberts. His last entry in the town books of Bedford is dated 9 Feb., 1696/7. The early town records in his hand in Stamford and Bedford are remarkable for the character and beauty of the script and the clarity of the phrasing. They prove him a man of education. One marvels that living in a new and crude town such as the Stamford of his boyhood must have been, he enjoyed the opportunity or possessed the character to assimilate the degree of learning which evidently was his. The early school in Stamford probably was most rudimentary, actually there is no record of a school before 1670 and it may be assumed that the Rev. John Bishop, first minister of Stamford, was his teacher.

Abraham married Mary BATES on 25 Dec 1662 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Mary (daughter of Robert BATES and UNKNOWN) was born about 1643 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died after 15 May 1675 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathaniel married UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was commissioned Ensign of Dragoons, April 1690, and Lieutenant of the Stamford Trainband, May 1698; and often served as Deputy. His will, dated 24 Mar. 1703/4, names his son Jo (who got considerable land at Noroton River), son David (who was to have the dwelling house), son Ebenezer, wife Sarah (executrix), and three daughters, Elizabeth, Sarah and Ruth; a codicil 20 Nov. 1706 refers to the fact that he now has another child, Mercy.

David married Sarah NEWMAN about 1679 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Sarah (daughter of William NEWMAN and Elizabeth BOWSTREET) was born about 1663 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died between 1685 and 1698 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]