Susannah Ogden
F, #8301, d. between 1770 and 071
Biography
| Marriage | between 1710 and 1715 | Samuel Wilson and Susannah Ogden were married between 1710 and 17151 |
| Death | between 1770 and 071 | She died between 1770 and 071 |
| Will | 9 April 1770 | She signed a will on 9 April 1770 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Willson, Susannah, late of Greenwich, will dated Apr. 9, 1770, probated June 20, 1771, mentions her son-in-law Roger Lyon; grandsons Samuel Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Jotham Wilson, and Andrew Wilson; son Joseph Willson, granddaughters Ethelener Kniffin and Mary Ogden; daughter Mary Lyon; granddaughters Aner Kniffin, Sarah Lyon; bequests to Shubal Kniffin, Reuben Kniffin, and David Kniffin. Executor her son Joseph. Witnesses Benjamin Willson, Jotham Willson, and Nehemiah Willson, page 449. Inventory taken June 24, 1771, by Benjamin Willson and Jotham Willson, and filed June 26, 1771, page 449. Mar. 3, 1772, an appeal from the probate of her will taken by Shubal Kniffin of the Manor of Cortlandt, page 484.2 |
Citations
- [S834] New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, n.d.), "John and Mary (Lyon) (Studwell) Wilson of Greenwich, Connecticut and Bedford and Rye, New York", Fredercik C. Hart, Jr. Vol 145 (2014), p. 123.; digital images, ( : accessed
- [S123] Spencer P. Mead, ABSTRACT of PROBATE RECORDS FOR THE DISTRICT OF STAMFORD, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, 1803-1848., www.ctgenweb.org, http://www.ctgenweb.org/county/cofairfield/pages/greenwich/greenwich_index.htm. Hereinafter cited as Mead's Abstract of Stamford Probate.
Samuel Wilson, Jr.
M, #8302, b. between 1712 and 1722, d. 2 July 1756
Parents
Family: Phebe Lyon (b. about 1720, d. 29 January 1770)
Biography
| Birth | between 1712 and 1722 | Samuel Wilson, Jr., was born between 1712 and 1722.1 |
| Marriage | about 1740 | He and Phebe Lyon were married about 1740 Children of Samuel and Phebe:
Samuel
Benjamin
Justus
Jotham
Andrew
Roger
Thomas
Susannah (m. Gabriel Many, Amsterdam, NY)
All children b. between 1735 and 1756, because all were under age when Samuel died..1,2 |
| Residence | | Samuel lived at King Street in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, |
| Will | 30 June 1756 | He signed a will on 30 June 1756. named sons Samuel (called the eldest son),
Benjamin,
Justus,
Jotham,
Andrew,
Thomas(called the youngest son)
Wife Phebe,
Daughter Susannah Wilson
"my son Rodger, being lame, unable to support himself", to be taken care of by Samuel and Benjamin.1 |
| Death | 2 July 1756 | He died on 2 July 17561 |
| Burial | 4 July 1756 | He was buried on 4 July 1756 at New Baptist Cemetery, King Street, in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1 |
Citations
- [S834] New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, n.d.), "John and Mary (Lyon) (Studwell) Wilson of Greenwich, Connecticut and Bedford and Rye, New York", Fredercik C. Hart, Jr. Vol 145 (2014), p. 125.; digital images, ( : accessed
- [S838] Charles W. Baird, Chronicles of a Border Town: History of Rye, Westchester County, New York, 1660 - 1870 (New York: Anson D. F. Randolph and Company, 1871), p. 497; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/stream/chronicleofborde00bair#page/n6/mode/1up : accessed
Phebe Lyon
F, #8303, b. about 1720, d. 29 January 1770
Biography
| Birth | about 1720 | Phebe Lyon was born about 1720 in Rye, Westchester County, New York.1 |
| Marriage | about 1740 | Samuel Wilson, Jr., and she were married about 1740 Children of Samuel and Phebe:
Samuel
Benjamin
Justus
Jotham
Andrew
Roger
Thomas
Susannah (m. Gabriel Many, Amsterdam, NY)
All children b. between 1735 and 1756, because all were under age when Samuel died..1,2 |
| Will | 26 January 1770 | She signed a will on 26 January 1770 in Rye, Westchester County, New York. She made bequests of specific movables to her sons Joatham, Andrew, and Rodger, with the remainder to be divided equally among all her children except Rodger.
Her son Benjamin was named executor, but he did not serve in 1784.1 |
| Death | 29 January 1770 | She died on 29 January 1770 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1 |
| Burial | 31 January 1770 | She was buried on 31 January 1770 at New Baptist Cemetery, King Street, in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1 |
| Probate Record | 31 March 1784 | Phebe was listed in probate records on 31 March 1784 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Wilson, Phebe, late of Greenwich, Mar. 31, 1784, letters of administration on her estate granted to Joseph Wilson, page 453.3 |
Citations
- [S834] New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, n.d.), "John and Mary (Lyon) (Studwell) Wilson of Greenwich, Connecticut and Bedford and Rye, New York", Fredercik C. Hart, Jr. Vol 145 (2014), p. 125.; digital images, ( : accessed
- [S838] Charles W. Baird, Chronicles of a Border Town: History of Rye, Westchester County, New York, 1660 - 1870 (New York: Anson D. F. Randolph and Company, 1871), p. 497; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/stream/chronicleofborde00bair#page/n6/mode/1up : accessed
- [S123] Spencer P. Mead, ABSTRACT of PROBATE RECORDS FOR THE DISTRICT OF STAMFORD, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, 1803-1848., www.ctgenweb.org, http://www.ctgenweb.org/county/cofairfield/pages/greenwich/greenwich_index.htm. Hereinafter cited as Mead's Abstract of Stamford Probate.
Capt. Joseph Wilson
M, #8304, b. 30 August 1726, d. about March 1814
Parents
Biography
| Note | | He was referred to as Capt. in Rev. Earle's marriage record of his marriage to Susannah Wilson. |
| Birth | 30 August 1726 | Capt. Joseph Wilson was born on 30 August 1726 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. |
| Research Note | 1758 | 1758 Rye, Westchester County, New York, Probably not this Joseph, may be earlier generation. NY G&B Record, Vol 58, Issue 2, p. 106, 1927: From Liber D., p. 132.
David Kniffen of Rye and Susanna his wife, to Joseph Willson of Greenwich, Conn., mortgaged land in Rye on the King Street Road, bounded by land belonging to the heirs of Samuel Willson, dec'd. Feb 16, 1758. Wit. by Jonathan Kniffen. |
| Research Note | 6 December 1759 | 6 December 1759 Rye, Westchester County, New York. Same reference, p. 200: Joseph Willson of Greenwich, Conn., yeoman, to Luis Maruen of Rye, merchant, the northern part of the farm which lately belonged to David Kniffen of sd Rye, dec'd.; bounded by land belonging to the heirs of Samuel Willson late of Rye, dec'd. 6 Dec. 1759. |
| Marriage | 17 March 1794 | He and Susannah Wilson were married on 17 March 1794 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, His children were from his first wife, Eunice. His second wife is listed in his will.
He was married by Rev. Marmaduke Earle, Baptist minister. The Register of Marriages performed by Rev. Marmaduke Earle, 1793-1855, is available on Ancestry.com.1,2,3 |
| Will | 30 May 1810 | He signed a will on 30 May 1810 in Rye, Westchester County, 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 messuage or tenement of land lying in the east side and adjoining to the Kingstreet road in the town of Rye 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
[The date is probably March, not May, because the will was probated in April.] |
| Death | 5 June 1811 | He died on 5 June 18114 |
| Death | about March 1814 | He died about March 1814 in Rye, Westchester County, New York,5 |
| Probate Record | 18 April 1814 | Joseph was listed in probate records on 18 April 1814 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. 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. |
Citations
- [S226] Church of the LDS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Probate Court Records, Stamford District, v 10-11 1804-1819, FHL US/CAN Film # 5566, vol. 10, p. 451. Hereinafter cited as Probate Court Records, Stamford District, v 10-11 1804-1819.
- [S838] Charles W. Baird, Chronicles of a Border Town: History of Rye, Westchester County, New York, 1660 - 1870 (New York: Anson D. F. Randolph and Company, 1871), p. 497; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/stream/chronicleofborde00bair#page/n6/mode/1up : accessed
- [S111] Spencer P. Mead, Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1911, 1997), p. 685. Hereinafter cited as Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich.
- [S834] New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, n.d.), "John and Mary (Lyon) (Studwell) Wilson of Greenwich, Connecticut and Bedford and Rye, New York", Fredercik C. Hart, Jr. Vol 145 (2014), p. 125.; digital images, ( : accessed
- [S226] Church of the LDS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Probate Court Records, Stamford District, v 10-11 1804-1819, FHL US/CAN Film # 5566: p. 451.
Susannah Wilson
F, #8306, d. before 1763
Parents
Biography
| Marriage | | Kniffen and Susannah Wilson were married, date unknown |
| Death | before 1763 | She died before 1763 in Rye, Westchester County, New York, |
Kniffen
M, #8307
Biography
Mary Wilson
F, #8308, b. between 1712 and 017, d. 19 May 1813
Parents
Biography
| Birth | between 1712 and 017 | Mary Wilson was born between 1712 and 017.1 |
| Marriage | about 1735 | Capt. Roger Lyon and she were married about 17351,2,3 |
| Death | 19 May 1813 | She died on 19 May 1813 |
Citations
- [S834] New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, n.d.), "John and Mary (Lyon) (Studwell) Wilson of Greenwich, Connecticut and Bedford and Rye, New York", Fredercik C. Hart, Jr. Vol 145 (2014), p. 125.; digital images, ( : accessed
- [S840] Robert B. Miller, Editor, Lyon Memorial, Volume 3: New York Families Descended from the Immigrant Thomas Lyon, of Rye (Detroit, Mich.: Press of William Graham Printing Co., 1907), Vol 3, page 65; digital images, (https://archive.org/stream/lyonmemorial03lyon#page/n11/mode/1up : accessed
- [S188] Edith M. Wicks and Virginia H. Olson, compiler, Stamford's Soldiers, Genealogical Biographies of Revolutionary War Patriots from Stamford, Connecticut. (Stamford Connecticut: Stamford Genealogical Society and The Ferguson Library, 1976), p. 162. Hereinafter cited as Stamford's Soldiers.
Capt. Roger Lyon
M, #8309, b. about 715, d. 13 May 1797
Family: Mary Wilson (b. between 1712 and 017, d. 19 May 1813)
Biography
| Birth | about 715 | Capt. Roger Lyon was born about 715 in Byram, Fairfield, Connecticut.1 |
| Marriage | about 1735 | He and Mary Wilson were married about 17351,2,3 |
| Death | 13 May 1797 | He died on 13 May 1797 in North Castle, Westchester County, New York,1 |
Citations
- [S834] New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, n.d.), "John and Mary (Lyon) (Studwell) Wilson of Greenwich, Connecticut and Bedford and Rye, New York", Fredercik C. Hart, Jr. Vol 145 (2014), p. 125.; digital images, ( : accessed
- [S840] Robert B. Miller, Editor, Lyon Memorial, Volume 3: New York Families Descended from the Immigrant Thomas Lyon, of Rye (Detroit, Mich.: Press of William Graham Printing Co., 1907), Vol 3, page 65; digital images, (https://archive.org/stream/lyonmemorial03lyon#page/n11/mode/1up : accessed
- [S188] Edith M. Wicks and Virginia H. Olson, compiler, Stamford's Soldiers, Genealogical Biographies of Revolutionary War Patriots from Stamford, Connecticut. (Stamford Connecticut: Stamford Genealogical Society and The Ferguson Library, 1976), p. 162. Hereinafter cited as Stamford's Soldiers.
William Wilson
M, #8310, b. after 1729, d. about November 1763
Parents
Biography
| Birth | after 1729 | William Wilson was born after 1729.1 |
| Will | 13 August 1763 | He signed a will on 13 August 1763 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Willson, William, late of Greenwich, will dated Aug. 13, 1763, probated Dec. 6, 1763, mentions his mother Susannah Wilson, brother Joseph Willson, sister Mary Lyon, nephew Shubel Kniffin, and nephew Jotham Wilson. Executors his brothers Joseph Wilson and his mother Susannah Wilson. Witnesses Benjamin Wilson, Justus Willson, and John Trenchard, page 131. Inventory taken Dec. 29, 1763, by Benjamin Wilson and Justus Wilson, and filed Jan. 3, 1764, page 132.2 |
| Death | about November 1763 | He died about November 1763 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1 |
Citations
- [S834] New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, n.d.), "John and Mary (Lyon) (Studwell) Wilson of Greenwich, Connecticut and Bedford and Rye, New York", Fredercik C. Hart, Jr. Vol 145 (2014), p. 125.; digital images, ( : accessed
- [S123] Spencer P. Mead, ABSTRACT of PROBATE RECORDS FOR THE DISTRICT OF STAMFORD, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, 1803-1848., www.ctgenweb.org, http://www.ctgenweb.org/county/cofairfield/pages/greenwich/greenwich_index.htm. Hereinafter cited as Mead's Abstract of Stamford Probate.
Samuel Wilson, III
M, #8311, b. 1739, d. 28 October 1806
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 1739 | Samuel Wilson, III, was born in 1739.1 |
| Relocation | about 1770 | About 1770, Samuel Wilson, III, moved to Somers, Westchester County, New York.1 |
| Death | 28 October 1806 | He died on 28 October 1806 in Somers, Westchester County, New York,1 |
Citations
- [S111] Spencer P. Mead, Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1911, 1997), p. 683. Hereinafter cited as Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich.
Benjamin Wilson
M, #8312, b. 6 March 1741, d. 7 July 1809
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 6 March 1741 | Benjamin Wilson was born on 6 March 1741 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1 |
| Marriage | 1761 | He and Mary (Polly) Kniffin were married in 1761 According to Spencer Mead's History of Greenwich, Benjamin and Polly had 7 children:
Gertrude, m. Hobby Adee of Rye
Phebe, m. Charles Leggett
Charity, m. David Lyon
Susannah, m. 1 Joseph Wilson (as his second wife), m2. Jesse Slawson
Benjamin, m. Phebe Merritt of Rye, removed to Chenango County, NY
Kniffin, m. Ruth Morey of Chenango County, NY
Daniel, m. Abigail Miller of Greenwich and moved to Chenango County, NY.2 |
| Relocation | about 1800 | About 1800, Benjamin Wilson moved to Oxford, Chenango County, New York.1 |
| Will | 14 June 1809 | He signed a will on 14 June 1809 in Oxford, Chenango County, New York. The following is listed on Benjamin's Findagrave entry:
Certified Copy of Last Will of Benjamin Wilson, City of Oxford, County of Chenango, State of New York. It was written 14 June 1809, one month before his death, several months after the death of his daughter Gertrude Wilson, who married Hubby Adee. The will was submitted to probate July 15, 1809, a week after his death. Other persons named in will: Benjamin Willson (son), Kniffin Willson, Daniel Willson, Mary Willson my beloved wife, Daughter Phebe Leggett, Susanna Wilson, Charity Lyon |
| Death | 7 July 1809 | He died on 7 July 1809 in Oxford, Chenango County, New York,1,3 |
| Burial | 9 July 1809 | He was buried on 9 July 1809 at Ten Broeck Cemetery in Oxford, Chenango County, New York. |
Citations
- [S111] Spencer P. Mead, Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1911, 1997), p. 683. Hereinafter cited as Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich.
- [S111] Spencer P. Mead, Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich, p. 684.
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Ten Broeck Cemetery, Oxford, NY
Justus Wilson
M, #8313, b. about 1743, d. 1781
Parents
Biography
| Research Note | | Spencer Mead stated that he married but had no issue.1 |
| Birth | about 1743 | Justus Wilson was born about 1743 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1 |
| Death | 1781 | He died in 1781 in Amenia, Dutchess County, New York,1 |
Citations
- [S111] Spencer P. Mead, Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1911, 1997), p. 684. Hereinafter cited as Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich.
Silas Belden
M, #8314
Parents
Jonathan Belden
M, #8315
Parents
John Belden, I
M, #8316
Parents
Richard Belden
M, #8317
Biography
John Belden, II
M, #8318, b. 12 June 1658
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 12 June 1658 | John Belden, II, was born on 12 June 1658 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. |
Hannah Belden
F, #8319, b. 12 September 1692
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 12 September 1692 | Hannah Belden was born on 12 September 1692 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. |
Mary Wilson
F, #8321, b. 27 February 1755
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 27 February 1755 | Mary Wilson was born on 27 February 1755 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1 |
| Marriage | | Samuel Brown and she were married, date unknown1 |
| Marriage | | James Green and she were married, date unknown1 |
Citations
- [S838] Charles W. Baird, Chronicles of a Border Town: History of Rye, Westchester County, New York, 1660 - 1870 (New York: Anson D. F. Randolph and Company, 1871), p. 497; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/stream/chronicleofborde00bair#page/n6/mode/1up : accessed
Susannah Wilson
F, #8322, b. 8 January 1762, d. 22 March 1838
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 8 January 1762 | Susannah Wilson was born on 8 January 1762 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York.1 |
| Death | 22 March 1838 | She died on 22 March 1838 in New Castle, Westchester County, New York,1 |
Citations
- [S838] Charles W. Baird, Chronicles of a Border Town: History of Rye, Westchester County, New York, 1660 - 1870 (New York: Anson D. F. Randolph and Company, 1871), p. 497; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/stream/chronicleofborde00bair#page/n6/mode/1up : accessed