William BELDEN

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: William Beldon

Notes:

Excerpt from "Connecticut Puritan Settlers": tradition says, that two brothers by the name of Belden, were among the first settlers of the colony of Conencticut, and that they made their first location at Wethersfield, but that one of them, (William), after a while, on the settlement of Norwalk, removed thither. As early as Feb. 7, 1641, and among the earliest grants, Richard had eight distnect tracts of land allotted to him by the town, and little or no mention is made of William, save that he had three sons, Samuel, Daniel and John, born by his first wife, Tomisin; yet Williams death is found in Wethersfield, about 1660, and Samuel and John are found at Norwalk, about 1673.

Source: Belden/Baildon by Stephen M. Lawson: William Belden, of Wethersfield, died in 1655. His will dated 27 March 1655, may be found in Hartford County Probate records, in the Particular Court for the years 1650-1663, Volume II, pages 69-70. No land records have been discovered for him although he is mentioned in several records.
Descendants believe William to be the first son of the emigrant Richard, and that he was born about 1622.
In the "Parish Registers of Heptonstall", by Edith Horsfall (Yorkshire Register Society 1925) as cited by Donald E. Poste, there is a William baptized 23 April 1609, shown as a son of Lawrance Beldon of Ayringden.
In this same Register, a Richard Beldon is mentioned although his birth is not shown. William and Richard have been shown as brothers, father and son, and also as cousins. A research agency in 1935, wrote that they were distant cousins, that William Belden came to America in 1646 and established a home in Wethersfield, Connecticut, where he married Thomasine Allen (?). The researcher (name and address now lost), as well as others, made the statement that all Beldens were descended from the large family of the name lving in York County, England.
Most writers have seemed inclined to accept as fact that Richard Belden was the son of Sir Francis Bayldon. Particularly in view of the English history of a Yorkshire manor and family, "Baildon and the Baildons, by Wm. Paley Baildon, ed. by Francis J. Baildon", we used the same assumption in our "Family Hustory of Judge Ellsworth B. Belden (1969).
If Richard Belden was the son of Sir Francis Baildon (Bayldon), then William Belden, of Wethersfield, was not his brother. As Richard was the only one named in Wethersfield records as having a house or land, we have placed William as Richard's first son......

"Belden Ancestry in England" by Stephen M. Lawson states that the parentage of Richard Belden (d. Aug. 1655, Wethersfield, Hartford Co, CT) has not been absolutely proved. The most probable BELDEN ancestry is presented here, summaried from a two part article "the English Ancestry of Richard Belden of Wethersfield, Connecticut, With the Probable Ancestry of William Belden of Wethersfield," by Paul C. REED in "The American Genealogist (76:1-2, Jan and Apr 2001). Refer to the "Appendix on the Belden English Ancestry". Which states the following: The parentage of Richard Belden (d. Aug. 1655, Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT) has not been absolutely proved. the 'traditional' viewpoint is that he was the son of Sir Francis BAILDON and Margaret GOODRICK who was baptized May 26, 1591 at Kippax, Yorkshire, England. However, there is no documentary evidence identifying Richard BELDEN of Wethersfield as the Richard BAILDON baptized at Kippax. Researcher Paul C. Reed has written a two-part article published in "The American Genealogist" in January and April 2001 in which he concludes, "Richard Baildon, the son of Sir Francis Baildon, died in England. He was not the New England immigrant," and that "The best deduction that can be made is that Richard Belden, born about 1598-1599, was the eldest son of Lawrence Beldon, bnaptized shortly before the commencement of the Heptonstall registry."

Note: For the above reasons, I am putting William Belden as the son of Lawrence Beldon.

William married Thomasine (Tamsen) SHERWOOD in 1646 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Conn. Thomasine (daughter of Thomas SHERWOOD and Alice SEABROOK) was born on 24 Oct 1615 in Bocking, England; died on 04 Jan 1684 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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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.

Susanna married Eleazer SLAWSON in 1680 in Bedford, Westchester, New York. Eleazer (son of George SLAWSON and Mrs. George SLAWSON) was born on 09 Feb 1643 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died in May 1698 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Daniel Belding
• Residence: Daniel Belden

Notes:

When Daniel and Elizabeth and Esther, went to Canada, whence he came back in 1698.

Daniel married Elizabeth FOOTE on 10 Nov 1670 in Hatfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of Nathaniel FOOTE, Jr. and Elizabeth SMITH) was born in 1654 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA; died on 16 Sep 1696 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Hepzibah BUELL on 17 Feb 1699. Hepzibah (daughter of William BUELL and Mary POST) was born on 11 Dec 1649 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA; died on 29 Feb 1704 in On Way to Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Sarah HAWKES after Mar 1704. Sarah was born about 1656; died on 17 Dec 1751. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 12 Dec 1676; Served in King Philip's War, for which he received a grant of land at Norwalk, Connecticut.

Family/Spouse: Ruth ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married David DEMING on 16 Aug 1678 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. David (son of John DEMING and Honour TREAT) was born in abt. 1652 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut; died on 04 Mar 1725 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

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.

Name:
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]

James married Sarah Webster JAGGER between 1738 and 1739 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Sarah (daughter of Jeremiah JAGGER and Sarah FERRIS) was born about 1677; died in 1760 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Ebenezer Slason

Notes:

Name:
Ebenezer, Ann, and Ezekial, move from Westchester Co., New York to the frontier, at that time, in Bertie Co., North Carolina.

Ebenezer married Ann ? about 1713 in Bedford, Westchester, New York, USA. Ann was born about 1692. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Susanna Slosson

Notes:

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Married Samuel Hoor, son of (Deacon) Samuel Horr (Hoit) who later married her
aunt, Hannah Slason aas his third wife.Susanna married Samuel Horr, son of (Deacon) Samuel Hoit, who later married her aunt, Hannah Slason, as his third wife.

Susanna married Samuel HOYT on 24 Oct 1700. Samuel (son of Joshua HOYT and Mary BELL) was born on 03 Jul 1678 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 10 Aug 1738 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Nathaniel Slauson
• Occupation: Between 1776 and 1780; Tax Collector, Kent, Conn.

Notes:

Born probably at Bedford, Westchester County, NY. Moved to Stamford Connecticut with his parents about 1697. First to use name SLOSSON, although he was referred to a SLASON, SLAWSON and SLASSON. He was left a full orphan in 1706 and removed to Deerfield, Franklin County, Mass. Raised by his mother's relative. After his marriage to Margaret Belding they resided at Norwalk until 1739, when they became part of the original group of settlers at Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Interred in the family cemetery at Kent. He bought nine acres of land at Captain's Plain, in Norwalk, Conn., Feb. 24, 1720-1721; and five acres at Kent, in Norwalk, March 1, 1720-1721; and in each deed was described as of "Deerfield, Mass." He probable began his residence in Norwalk directly after buying the land; for he was called "of Norwalk," Nov. 16, 1721, when Samuel Belden gave him a deed of all of said Belden's right in the undivided lands in Norwalk, "in consideration of the love and good will which I have and do bear toward my loving cousin, Nathaniel Slawson of said Norwalk." He was chosen constable of Kent, Dec. 4, 1739; the town meeting was held at his house Sept. 1, 1740; and in 1744, he was a lister, and his own estate was valued at L55 10S. They joined the church in Kent, July 12, 1711.[Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

Moved to Stamford, CT with his parents about 1697. He was left a full orphan in 1706, and removed to Deerfield Franklyn Co., MA, where he was raised by his Mother's relatives. About 1717 or 1718 he returned to Connecticut, and resided in Norwalk, Fairfield County. Married 11 December 1719 at Deerfield to Margret Belding. They resided at Norwalk, mostly in the portion known as Wilton until 1739, when they became part of a group of original settlers at Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He died 8 Mar 1787. They are interred in the family cemetery at Kent, CT.
Nathaniel, after being orphaned, was brought up by Daniel Belding (1648-1731), who was undoubtedly related to his Mother. This is further substantiated by the fact that Daniel Belding had a sister, Susanna, and was therefore in all probability Nathaniel's uncle. Daniel Belding's son was William Belding, who married Margaret Arms, and their eldest child was Margaret Belding, who married Nathaniel. Nathaniel and his wife were, therefore, first cousins, once removed.
With Nathaniel, the SLOSSON spelling of the name is first used, with the
exception of his eldest children (daughters), all the dedcendents of Nathaniel
have used this spelling. His father's (Eleazer's) will mentioning him by name,
was proved under the name SLASON. His marriage record, on file in Deerfield,
gives his name as SLASSON. When he returned from Deerfield to Norwalk with his bride he purchased land on 1 Feb 1720/1 and made a further purchase on 1 Mar 1729/1. In both these deeds he was "NATHANIEL SLASON". On 16 Nov 1721, Samuel Belden (Belding) (for differences of spelling of this name see notes for Eleazer Slason) presented him with a deed for rights in land "in consideration of the love and good will I have and do bear toward my cousin, Nathaniel Slawson, of said Norwalk". This is particularly interesting for two reasons: first; the reference to his "cousin". Previous genealogist, failing to have the connection between Nathaniel's mother and the Belding family, interpred this to mean "cousin" as a result of his marriage to Margaret Belding. Actually, Samuel meant what he stated when he said "cousin", and it is somewhat far reasoning for him to be guilty of publicly stating his "love" for a cousin-in-law. Nor did the donor say "Nathaniel Slawson, husband of my cousin, Margaret Slawson", which would be the usual phraseology in those days of meticulous accuracy as attested by the many documents so worded that are on file for other families, as well as other branches of this family. On close scrutiny, there seems to be no question that Samuel Belden (Belding) was acknowledging the blood relation existing between himself and Nathaniel Slawson.
He bought 9 acres of land at Captain's Plain in Norwalk in 1720 or 1721, 5 acres in Kent; and on 11 Jun 1722 two parcels of land on E side of the E branch of Pimpsewaug River at Pimpsewaug, Norwalk, and on 14 Aug 1729, 1 1/2 acres from his father-in-law, William Belding adjoining his homestead in the Parish of Wilton which included the districts of Kent and Pimpsewaug, CT.
He and Margaret were members of the church at Wilton at the ordination of Rev. Wm. Gaylord 13 Feb 1732-3.
In the first division of lands at Kent in May, 1738, he drew lot #21 about 3
miles NE of Kent village, in the district called Flanders; and tradition says he
settled thereon about 1 Nov 1739. He was chosen constable of Kent 4 Dec 17339.
They joined the church at Kent 12 Jul 1741.

"George Slawson: An American Pioneer" by Harold D. Slosson - Born in Bedford, raised in Deerfield, Mass.; he moved in 1720 to Wilton and Norwalk, Conn.; next in 1739, becoming one of the original shareholders of Kent, Conn.

Nathaniel married Margaret BELDEN on 11 Dec 1719 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Margaret (daughter of William BELDEN and Margaret ARMS) was born on 10 Feb 1701 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Apr 1780 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; was buried in Good Hill Cemetery, Kent, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Ebenezer BROOKS about 1695. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Murdered by Indians

Sarah married Benjamin BURT on 19 Oct 1702. Benjamin was born on 17 Nov 1680 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Murdered by Indians

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Murdered by Indians

Mary married James TROWBRIDGE on 19 Apr 1698. James (son of William TROWBRIDGE and Elizabeth LAMBERTON) was born on 21 Mar 1664 in New Haven, New Haven County,Connecticut; died between 29 Apr -5 Jul 1732. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Taken Prisoner by Indians
• Birth: 26 Dec 1671
• Military Service: Between 1703 and 1704; Sgt. Indian War

William married Margaret ARMS on 02 May 1700 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Margaret (daughter of William ARMS and Joanna HAWKS) was born on 06 Oct 1683 in Hatfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; died in 1780. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Hester
• Fact: 16 Sep 1696, Was taken prisoner by Indians at Deerfield.

Family/Spouse: ? CLARK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name:
"Deming Genealogy": Rev. David Deming was educated at harvard College, from which institution he graduated in 1700. Soon after his marriage he bought land in Middletown, Conn., and there his son David was born. It does not appear that he took charge of the church in Middletown, although it is said that he preached there. It is probable that he moved back to the vicinity of Boston, after a few years, and may have been the pastor of the church at Needham, for at a meeting of the inhabitants of that town 29 Oct. 1712, it was voted "yt ye Town should give Robert Fuller 12 pence a week for his House Rent a year and Roome in his Barn for to lay hay for to keep the rev. Mr. Deming's Cattell, and that Robart Fuller should provide a convenient studdy for Mr. Deming in casse that Robart Fuller should want his littell roome in ye spring of ye year." He was ordained minister of the church of Medway, Mass., 17 Nov 1715, but resigned his charge 24 Sep 1722. It was here that his son Jonathan was born, of whom nothing further has been found except that in 1725 he is mentioned in his grandfather's will. After leaving Medway Mr. Deming settled in Lyme, Conn. He is said to have been a tall handsome man, and his wife, who was a few years his senior, was quite small but very much of a lady.

David married Mercy BRIDGHAM on 18 Nov 1708 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Mercy was born on 12 Sep 1675 in Connecticut, USA; died in Dec 1760. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliphalet married Mercy BOUTON on 12 Nov 1724 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Mercy (daughter of John BOUTON, III and Mercy HICKOCK) was born about 1705; died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

Name:
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: Susanna Slauson

Susanna married Nehemiah BATES on 27 Nov 1734 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Nehemiah (son of Lt. John BATES and Sarah SMITH) was born on 29 Mar 1704 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died in May 1778. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Deliverance Slauson/Slason
• Military Service: 30 Mar 1758; discharged November 15, 1758 (Fourth Regiment)

Notes:

Administration on the estate of James Slason, was granted to Deliverance on May 16, 1759.
Inventory taken on May 22, 1759, and was filed August 7, 1759.

Name:
Deliverance Slawson was an active man in Stamford. he was living as late as 12 Mar. 1796, when he siged two deeds with his mark (earlier deeds with signature). The will of Deliverance Slawson, signed 11 Apr. 1775, codicil 10 Mar., 1789, was probated 1 oct. 1811. It mentions wife Hannah and children Ebenezer, Nathaniel, Gershom, Amos, hannah, Abigail, Millicent (Mella in Darien rec.). Mentions grandson Jonathan, "son of my eldest son Jonathan* who is supposed to be deceased." Codicil mentions Sally, wife of John Dibble, a dau. of my dau. Hannah.

* Jonathan, Sylvenus and Deliverence Slawson, sons of Deliverence and Hannah (Hoyt) Salwson of whom Jonathan was in the navy in the French Wwr, never returned from the conflict."--Huntington's HISTORY OF STAMFORD.

Deliverance married Hannah HOYT on 17 Jan 1734 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Hannah (daughter of Jonathan HOYT and Millicent PENNOYER) was born on 08 Jan 1710/11 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died after 1768. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Sarah Slauson

Sarah married Stephen BISHOP, III on 27 Dec 1744 in Stamford, Conn.by Jonathan Hoit, J.P.. Stephen (son of Stephen BISHOP, II and Waitstill GREEN) was born on 16 Oct 1716 in Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; died on 16 May 1791 in North Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Abraham Slauson

Family/Spouse: ? UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Thomas Slason
• Name: Thomas Slosson Slauson

Thomas married Mary BATES on 05 Mar 1746/7 in Stamford, Conn. by. Rev. Moses Mather. Mary (daughter of John BATES and Mary WEBB) was born on 06 Feb 1722/3 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died in Nov 1759 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Elizabeth Slauson

Elizabeth married Ebenezer DIBBLE on 21 Jul 1749 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Ebenezer (son of David DIBBLE and Abigail BOLT) was born on 01 May 1728 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 29 Feb 1784 in Cornwall, Litchfield Co., Conn.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Removed to Bedford, Westchester Co., New York

Josiah married Hannah HAIT on 15 Aug 1734 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Hannah died before Mar 1762. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married John KNAPP on 01 Jul 1736 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. John (son of John KNAPP and Hannah FERRIS) was born on 14 Aug 1697 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 05 May 1763 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married Moses SMITH on 21 Apr 1725 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Moses (son of Daniel SMITH and Hannah KNAPP) was born on 12 Jan 1702/03 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died after 1740 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 12 Oct 1762, Salem, Westchester Co., New York
• Residence: 05 Jan 1763, Removed to Grand Isle, Vermont

Notes:

Lived at Salem, Westchester County, NY, moved to New Canaan, Fairfield Co., Connecticut in 1762. On September 23, 1773, Eleazer pitched a 200 acre lot in the township of Middlebury, VT. This was Lot No. 21, Nathaniel FLINT being the original proprietor. During the Rev. War, he sold his land in Middlebury and removed to Bennington, VT. By 1790, he is settled on the South Hero Island, within the limits of the present Town of Grand Isle, VT. The 1790 census lists him with a total family of 8. [Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

Lived in Salem, Westchester Co., NY about 1762, then moved to New Canaan,
Fairfield County, CT 1763. Married 27 Apr 1763 to SUSAN LUCY BENEDICT at New
Canaan. Moved to South Herotown, Chottendon County, Vermont; and later moved to
Grand Isle, Chittendon County, VT, as did his brother David.

Excerpt from "Slosson Genealogy from Chazy Town Historian": "The progenitor of the first Slossons in America came from England in 1636, lived in Lynn, Mass. for a time then went to Stamford, Conn. Eleazer Slosson of the 4th generation m. Susannah Lucy Benedict; they lived in several places and finally settled in grand Isle, Chittenden County, Vermont, where he died. They had seven children, the three youngest of whom lived in Chazy, New York.
There was a time when the State Road, from Lucius Heaton's to Doty's and the Slosson Road from the east state road to Ichabod Ransoms was all peopled with the Slossons, with the one exception of Deacon Phineas Doane. In the 1830's there was a great exodus of Slossons for the west, tradition saays that thirty-five went in one year and this is fair to believe considering the number of large families in the locality. the descendants of both Thomas and David went west, the descendants of William mostly remained in or around Chazy."

Excerpt from "Vol. II History of South Hero and Grand Isle": On 23 Sept. 1773, Eleazer Slosson pitched a 200 acre lot in the township of Middlebury, Vermont. This was Lot No. 21, Nathaniel Flint being the original proprietor. During the Rev.War he sold his land in Middlebury and removed to Bennington, Vermont. By 1790, he is settled on the South Hero Island, within the limits of the present Town of Grand Isle, Vermont. The 1790 Census lists him with a total family of eight.

Eleazer married Susanah Lucy BENEDICT on 27 Apr 1763 in New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Susanah (daughter of Joseph BENEDICT and Susannah ?) was born on 25 Mar 1736 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 9 Jun 1912 in New Canaan, Fairfield Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Susannah Slosson
• Religion: 01 Jul 1762; Member of the Congregational Church in Stockbrid

Susanna married John HAMILTON on 05 Dec 1753 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. John was born about 1726; died on 16 Oct 1820 in Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Mar 1739, Wilton, Conn

Notes:

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Was a Seargent Major in cavalry in Revolution at capture of Genl. Burgoyne.

Excerpt from "Slosson Genealogy":

He served in the war of the Revolution; was "a Sergeant Major in the cavalry," and was detailed to the commissary department. He ws at the capture of Burgoyne. He joined the church in Kent, June 1807. He settled on the homestead of his father in Kent, and there died october 5, 1821, aged nearly 83 years.

Nathan married Elizabeth HUBBELL on 13 Oct 1768 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Jehiel HUBBELL and Elizabeth SACKETT) was born in Feb 1747 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 16 Jan 1829 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; was buried in Good Hill Cemetery, Kent, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Hannah SPENCER on 27 Dec 1760 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Hannah (daughter of William SPENCER and Hannah COPELEY) was born on 25 Aug 1741 in Suffield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: 29 Mar 1761; Joined the Church in Kent, Connecticut
• Religion: 07 Nov 1762; Member of the Congregational Church in Stockbrid

Notes:

Enoch and his wife lived at Kent until 1762, when they moved to Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. They left with their family, February 1793, and arrived at Union (now Newark Valley), Tioga County, New York, March 4, 1793.[Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

BURIAL: Joined church in Stockbridge, Mass 7 Nov 1762. Moved to Brown's
Settlement on Boston Purchase 17 Feb 1793 (now Newark Valley, Tioga Co., NY).
Wife Sarah was first member of new church 20 Nov 1803. Enoch was under censure
from previous church, so could not join church at above until censure was
repealed in 2 Jul 1820. It was repealed because censurer confessed lying on his
death bed.

Excerpt from "Slosson Genealogy" by D. Williams Patterson:
His ear-mark for cattle, was recorded in Stockbridge, in March 1768, "a half penny in upper side of both ears"; and he was chosen constable in 1769.
The church book of Stockbridge has the following records: "At a meeting of the church, August 17, 1786, on a complaint exhibited against Enoch Slosson, a member of the church, for charging Capt. Whittlesey with partiality, in giving his evidence under oath, and that he had sworn to that which he (Slosson) had never said or thought.:
"Voted, that is appears to the brethren of this church, that Mr. Slosson has broken Christian rule in making the charge against Capt. Whittlesey, which is contained in the complaint."
"At a meeting of the church, 21st Dec., 1788";---
"Voted, that whereas Mr. Slosson refuses to make the satisfaction which the laws of Christ require for the offenses of which he has been quilty; he be solemnly admonished by the pastor and brethren of the church, to repent of these his sins. The admonition was accordingly immediately given him by the pastor and brethren."
In February 1793, they left Stockbridge, for Brown's Settlement, on the Boston Purchase, with a portion of their children, in company with their son Ezbon, and his family. They reached their destination on the fourth day of March, and began their settlement in a bark-covered shanty, on the bank of the creek, near where Sturtevant's gristmill stands, in the village of Newark Valley, Tioga County, New York. This was the first house built on the site of the village; and the wives of Enoch and Ezbon Slosson, were the first women who dwelt within the limits of the town; and they did not see another woman from the time they came into the place till the next September.
On the 17th of November, 1803, more than ten years after they settled in the wilderness, the first church in Tioga (afterward, the first church in Berkshire, and now the first church in Newark Valley), was formed. Mrs. Slosson, having been granted a letter of dismission from the church in Stockbridge, Oct. 2, 1803, was admitted to this new church, on Sunday after its organization, Nov. 20, 1803; she being the first one admitted. Mr. Slosson could not join with her, as he was still under censure of the Stockbridge church, and so remained until Capt. Whittlesey, on his death-bed, acknowledged the wrong which he had done to Slosson; asking pardon of him and of the church; on which the church sent to Slosson a letter of dismission, on which he joined the church in Berkshire, July 2, 1820. His troubles so wore upon him, that, at times, during the last years of his life, he was subject to mental derangement. His first log house (the bark-roofed shanty belonged to his son) stood where Dr. C.R. Heaton now lives. They were buried in the old burial ground in Berkshire, New York.

Enoch married Sarah ST. JOHN on 09 Aug 1757 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Sarah (daughter of Mark ST. JOHN and Hannah ?) was born about 1737 in Wilton, Connecticut; died on 10 Mar 1819 in Newark Valley, Tioga, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Oct 1744, Kent, Litchfield Co., Conn.

Prudence married Thomas SKEEL on 25 Sep 1741 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Thomas (son of John SKEEL, Jr. and Sarah Wheeler BLAKESLEY) was born on 27 Dec 1711 in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; died in 1787 in New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Oct 1785; Joined the Church in Richmond, Mass.
• Census: 1790, Richmond, Berkshire Co., Mass.

Notes:

Note from "Slosson Genealogy": Daniel built the "Caswell house," in Kent, and from there moved to Richmond, Mass.

"George Slawson" by Harold D. Slosson: Finally news came to Daniel and Keziah that the General Court of Massachusetts had opened for colonization the western part of that state. The area lay just north of them; it was the opportunity they were looking for. the expression "Western Fever," according to one reference, actually originated in Kent, Connecticut. In any event, Daniel contrated it, and in the next year, 1762, the Slossons were again on the migration trail. The specific place of interest to Daniel and Keziah was about midway in western Massachusetts between Connecticut and Vermont, and close to the New York State line. Actually, it was only some fifty miles north of Kent......
Transportation in Colonial days, however, was a real problem. Perhaps at that early day there may have been some kind of a wagon road in the Housatonic River Valley extending for a ways north of Kent. The Slossons' final destination, however, was off the river course, in a primitive and heavily forested area.
It is believed that the Slossons went northward on horseback, pack-train fashion, perhaps driving some stock before them. Most probably it was a three-day journey, with rivers to ford, hills to climb, and forests to ride through, requiring at least two nights of camping out on the way. At night, after their horses were fed and hobbled to keep them from straying, the Slossons ate supper around a lively campfire. Thereafter, with strts as their lamplight, trees as their cover, and pine needles as their mattress, they rolled into blankets for some sound sleep. Early the following morning they would push farther into the forest.
It might also be mentioned that now going through Kent is a footpath - ossibly following an old Indian course - Called the Appalachian Trail, or in some places the "Long trail." Starting in southern United States, it extends some 2000 miles north, almost to the Canadian border. But even this long trail couldn't finally help Daniel and Keziah, since - as before indicated - they eventually would diverge westerly from the trail's north-easterly course......
Daniel's next younger brother, John, and his wife, Hannah, decided to go to this new land also, taking with them their two-year-old daughter, Aldine. Daniel, now the leader, and his wife, Keziah, had with them daughter Eunice, perhaps six years old; their son Jehiel, about three; and Anna, a babe in arms of less than one year.
Finally, the Slossons reached a clearing, the start of a settlement then called Mt. Ephraim, now the present town of Richmond. No grand group of greeters awaited them to point out their allotted land, since at tht time there were screly more than a dozen white men in this immediate area. Captain Micah Mudge and his family came in 1760, and a few more families arrived in 1761. And now the Slossons were the first to arrive in 1762. Not until 1765, after more settlers were there, was the town actually established. Thus the Slossons were among the very first settlers in this section of the Berkshire Hills which had been purchases from the Indians.
In those pioneer days, much political organizing had to be done with the Slossons doing their share. For example, John Slosson is listed on the committee to oversee the construction of the town meetinghouse, a stout, well-built building. It is believed this structure, in excellent repair - including a good coat of white paint - stands to this day. John was also the town clerk for a time, it has been reported.
"Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War": Vol. 14, p. 307 -
SLOSSON, DANIEL. Private, Lieut. Jabes Colt's Co., Col. rosseter's detachment of Berkshire Co. militia; entered service Jul 17, 1777; discharged July 27, 1777; service 11 days, at the Northward; roll dated Richmond; also Capt. Aaron Rowley's Co.; Col. David Rosseter's detachment of Berkshire Co. militia; entered service Aug. 13, 1777; discharged Aug. 20, 1777; service 7 days, at Bennington.

Daniel married Eunice LASSELL on 23 Aug 1748 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Eunice (daughter of James LASELL and Patience DELANO) was born on 30 Jan 1728 in Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut; died about 1749. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Keziah BENTON before 1758 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Keziah (daughter of Jehiel BENTON and Sarah BERRY) was born on 25 Mar 1736; died on 28 Dec 1797 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Cone Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married Jonathan SKEEL on 11 Aug 1743 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Jonathan (son of John SKEEL, Jr. and Sarah Wheeler BLAKESLEY) was born between 10 Mar 1720 and 1721 in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 13 Feb 1756 in New Milford, Litchfield, Conn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married John TRACY after 1759. John (son of Stephen TRACY and Deborah BINGHAM) was born on 25 Apr 1718 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut; died on 11 Sep 1797 in Woodbury, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary lived at Wilton, Fairfield County, Connecticut until after her husband's death, and then moved to Greenfield, Ulster, County, New York.

Mary married David WESTCOTT in Sep 1739 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. David (son of John WESTCOTT and Rose HOLMES) was born on 27 Jul 1719 in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 30 Jul 1806 in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elurgah Slosson
• Religion: Member of the Congregational Church in Stockbrid
• Military Service: 06 Apr 1756; Enlisted in Capt. Benjamin Ruggles's company (served 15 weeks & 6 days)
• Census: 1790, Hancock, Berkshire Co., Mass.

Notes:

Elijah and Eleanor resided at Sharon. They moved to Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, about 1770. She joined the Shaker colony at New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York, and he joined later. Elijah enlisted in Capt. Benjamin Ruggles's company, April 6, 1756, and served fifteen weeks and six days. [Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

Enlisted in Capt Benjamin Ruggles Company 6 Apr 1756, seved 15 wks 6 days.
After marriage to Eleanor, left to become Shakers.

Elijah married Eleanor GAY on 09 Jun 1757 in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. Eleanor (daughter of John GAY and Lydia COLVER) was born on 17 Apr 1738 in Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 May 1741, Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA

Notes:

Resided at Sharon, Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Sarah married Amos CHAPPEL on 19 Apr 1763 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA. Amos was born on 27 Mar 1736 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 03 May 1777. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Jonathan A. DUNHAM about 1778. Jonathan was born in 1750 in Sharon, Litchfield Co., Connecticut; died on 08 Aug 1823 in Washington Co., Ohio; was buried in Hollister Cemetery, Dunham, Washington Co., Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? CORNWELL. ? died before 1760. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Denton MILLS on 29 Feb 1760 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Denton died on 9 Nov 1791 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hannah BENEDICT. Hannah (daughter of James BENEDICT and Sarah HYATT) was born on 29 Jan 1716 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 10 Jan 1810 in Warwick, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thankful married Daniel WHITNEY on 8 Aug 1741 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Daniel (son of Henry WHITNEY and Elizabeth OLMSTEAD) was born on 4 Apr 1720 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died in bet. 1808-1810 in Romulus, Seneca County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Sarah SEYMOUR in 1725. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Matthias ST. JOHN, IV. Matthias died in 1748-1749. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Nehemiah GREGORY in 1749. Nehemiah (son of John GREGORY, III and Sarah SEELEY) died on 11 Nov 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Belding; Also known as Margaret Belden

Notes:

[Slosson 11-20-00 Greene.FTW]

In 1704 the French and their Indian allies massacred English Settlers at
Deerfield, Massachusets.

Margaret married Nathaniel SLOSSON on 11 Dec 1719 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Nathaniel (son of Eleazer SLAWSON and Susanna BELDING) was born in 1696 in Bedford, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 08 Mar 1787 in Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; was buried in Good Hill Cemetery, Kent, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Esther SMITH on 22 Feb 1727 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Esther (daughter of Joseph SMITH and Joannah LOOMIS) was born on 30 Oct 1705. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Nathan BETTS on 20 Sep 1727 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Nathan (son of Samuel BETTS and Judith REYNOLDS) was born on 05 Nov 1700 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 28 Dec 1752 in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married John ROCKWELL on 17 Aug 1733 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. John (son of Thomas ROCKWELL and Sarah ROSCOE) was born on 09 Jan 1709 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 25 May 1737 in St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles, E. West Indies. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John SEYMOUR. John (son of John SEYMOUR and Sarah GREGORY) was born about 1710 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 08 Sep 1796 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thankful married Alexander RUSSIQUE between 16 Feb 1737 and 1738 in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Zebulon CRANE in 1741 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Zebulon (son of Joseph CRANE and Mary COUCH) was born on 25 Jan 1721; died on 24 Jan 1789. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Azor married Mary DIMON on 17 Mar 1748. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Azor married Mary STURGES in 1762. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: 24 Sep 1793

Mary married Joseph LAY on 05 Feb 1735 in Connecticut, USA. Joseph (son of Edward LAY and Mary ?) was born about 1702 in Lyme, Connecticut; died on 19 Aug 1797 in Lyme, Connecticut; was buried in Old Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Lyme, Conn.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]