Abigail ALEXANDER

Abigail married Thomas WEBSTER on 16 Jun 1663 in Northampton County, British America. Thomas (son of John WEBSTER and Agnes SMITH) was born on 24 Nov 1616 in Cossington, Leicestershire, England; died on 20 Oct 1686 in Northfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Sarah BLISS on 13 Dec 1695. Sarah (daughter of Samuel BLISS and Mary LEONARD) was born on 10 Sep 1677 in Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, British America; died on 12 Apr 1747 in Lebanon,New London, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: Dec 1697, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America
• Misc: 5 Aug 1712, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America
• Misc: 26 Dec 1735, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America

Notes:

Birth:
"b. Sep. 11, 1672 (also given as Feb 26, 1673) at Northampton, and one of the first settlers of Lebanon, Ct., m. (1) Elizabeth ----- (2) Aug. 4, 1709, at Lebanon, Ct., Grace Loomise. He died at Lebanon, Nov. 3, 1735, and is buried in the old cemetery at Lebanon. No record of the deaths of his wives."

Misc:
"At a meeting of original proprietors of Lebanon, Dec. 1697, who said that the land had been granted to them Nov. 1, 1695, they set off a quantiry of land designated opposite their names. and to John Webster nine acres and three yards. About the same time a "home lot" of fifteen acres was set off to him, bounded northwest by the highway; south-east by the home lot of George Webster, south-west by the small street, and north-east by a highway by the brook. March 1700 and April 1701, more land was 'layed out' to him, and July 5, 1710 is recorded another grant of land to him."

Misc:
"1712, Aug. 5, John Webster of Lebanon buys of Doc. John Loomis land there and resells it to him the same day."

Misc:
"John Webster of Lebanon, Thomas Webster of Hebron, Josiah Webster and Jedediah Strong and his wife Elizabeth, all of Lebanon, they: John, Thomas, Josiah, and Elizabeth, being the only children of their late honorable father, John Webster of Lebanon, aforesaid, now deceased, and Grace Webster of said Lebanon, being the widow of said deceased, being minded by agreement to follow the estate both real and personal, "to prevent disputes," they deed to her land in the Five Miles, etc ...."

John married Elizabeth UNKNOWN in 1699 in Northampton, Massachusetts Bay, British America. Elizabeth died in 1708–1709 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Grace LOOMISE on 4 Aug 1709 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. Grace died after 3 Nov 1735. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
No other information available at this source

Notes:

"b. Jan 12, 1679, at Hadley, Mass., m. Dec 12, 1700, John Bascom, son of Thomas and Mary (Newell) Bascom, b. Oct 14, 1672 at Northampton, Mass., and baptized the following day. "

Thankful married John BASCOM on 12 Dec 1700. John was born on 14 Oct 1672 in Northampton, Massachusetts Bay, British America; died on 27 Jun 1775 in Northampton, Massachusetts Bay, British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: 22 Apr 1724, Massachusetts Bay Colony; Included in the division of her father's estate

Notes:

"The eldest great-grandchild of Gov. John Webster, in the line of his son Thomas, was Abigail, b. Dec 6 1696, at Springfield, Mass., daughter of George and Sarah (Bliss) Webster. As we have no record of her life, the distinction of beginning the fourth generation passes to her brother, Samuel Webster of Lebanon, Ct."

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: 18 Oct 1719, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Bought land of Joseph Thomas of Lebanon
• Misc: 26 Mar 1724, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Purchased land in Lebanon of Eleazor Williams of Stonington, Connecticut
• Misc: 10 Nov 1724, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Buys land in Bolton
• Misc: 7 Feb 1726, Bolton, Massachusetts Bay, British America; He drew 'lott' No. 19 in the second division of land laid out in Bolton. 'For his privelege [sic] of Bump.'
• Misc: 16 Jan 1732, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Sells land
• Misc: 8 Feb 1732, Bolton, Massachusetts Bay, British America; Deeded land
• Misc: 29 Nov 1732, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Sells land
• Misc: 17 Apr 1735, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Admitted to the First Church in Lebanon
• Misc: 12 May 1736, Stafford, Connecticut. British America; Purchased land
• Misc: 12 May 1736, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Sells land
• Misc: 18 Jun 1736, Bolton, Massachusetts Bay, British America; Purchased land
• Misc: 31 Aug 1737, British America; Sells land
• Misc: 26 Jul 1740, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Daughter baptized
• Misc: 11 Jan 1741, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Sells land
• Misc: 2 Jun 1741, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America
• Misc: 4 May 1743, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Deeds lot
• Misc: 26 Mar 1757, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Sells land
• Misc: 28 Mar 1757, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Deed land
• Misc: 22 Dec 1785, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America
• Misc: 23 Dec 1785, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Deeded land

Notes:

Misc:
"Jonathan Webster, Pelatiah Webster, Noah Webster, Jerusha Webster, all of Lebanon, sell to 'our beloved brother,' Samuel Webster of Lebanon, land of our honored father, George Webster of Lebanon, deceased."

Misc:
"He deeded land in Bolton to Ebenezer Webster of Lebanon (doubtless his brother) "50 pounds and divers other good causes, " in the presence of John Webster, Jr., (his cousin)."

Misc:
"Sells to George Webster of Lebanon, land there."

Misc:
"Samuel Webster of Lebanon, purchase land in the town of Stafford, Ct. but the Stafford records show nothing further in regard to him. Buys of Jos. Payn of Stafford -- wit's." John Lamb and George Master"

Misc:
"Samuel Webster of Lebanon, County of Windham, Ct., sells two pieces of, one of which contains 50 acres."

Misc:
"Samuel Webster purchased 'lott' 34 of Joseph Colyer, of Bolton, second division of land in Bolton."

Misc:
"He sells to his brother, Benajah Webster."

Misc:
"Anne, dau. of Samuel Webster was baptized."

Misc:
"Sells to his beloved brother, Noah Webster of Lebanon, and takes in exchange land formerly owned by their honored father, George Webster, late of Lebanon, deceased."

Misc:
"Zerviah Webster and Mary Webster sell to Samuel Webster, their brother, land formerly owned by their father, George Webster, late of Lebanon, deceased."

Misc:
"He [Samuel] deeds lott 34 of the Second Division, to Joseph Webster (his brother), of Lebanon."

Misc:
"Samuel Webster and Anne his wife of Lebanon, sell to Peleg Sanford Mason. Elihu Webster mentioned in the boundaries."

Misc:
"Samuel Webster and Anne his wife deed land in Lebanon lying "partly on the land of Elihu Webster."

Misc:
"Dan Terry of Lebanon sells land there to Benjamin Kinne which extended to 'land of Sarah Martin, set to her as part of her father, Mr. Samuel Webster's estate.' (See Land Records, Vol. 14, p. 461.)"

"From the foregoing it is evident that Samuel Webster and his wife Anne were living at the end of 1757, but of the exact date of the death of either we have found no record."

Misc:
"Samuel Webster of Lebanon deeded land there to Jedediah Strong."

Samuel married Anne MARSH on 14 Feb 1722 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Probate: 23 Aug 1746, Willimantic, Connecticut, British America

Notes:

"Jonathan Webster was one of the founders of the church in Goshen Parish, in 1729, to which his wife was admitted as a member Jan 30, 1732. On the 19th of June, 1745, he purchased land in Lebanon of Josiah Dean, on which Dean lately dwelt, and on which said Webster now dwells.

He died July 27, 1746, aged 45 years, 8 months, and 22. days. His wife was living as late as 1756, as shown in legal records...


Probate:
'Jonathan Webster left a Will dated the day of his death, 'he being sick,' which was exhibited in court, Aug. 23, 1746. (Willimantic Probate Records) In it bequests are made to his wife, one third; to his son Jonathan, his dau. Mary, his son Israel, and constituted his brother, Pelatiah Webster of Lebanon, sole executor, providing however that when his son Jonathan should be of age he be joined with Pelatiah Webster as executor. The witnesses were Samuel Webster, Pelatiah Marsh and Pelatiah Webster, Jr. The estate was inventoried at 934 pounds, 4 shillings and 9 pence, dated Aug. 18, 1746

Jonathan married Mary STRONG in 1724 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. British America. Mary (daughter of Josiah STRONG and Joanna GILLETT) was born on 19 Sep 1707 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut. British America; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: 12 Jul 1730, Goshen Parish, Connecticut, British America; Admitted to the church
• Misc: 19 Apr 1746, Sharon, Connecticut, British America; Deeded land to Jonathan Webster of Lebanon, Ct
• Misc: 3 Mar 1756, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Administration of his estate granded to William Clark and Joanna Webster

Notes:

Misc:
Goshen Parish is now known as Clarks Corners.

Misc:
"From Willimantic Probate Records. March 3d, 1756, Administration was granted to William Clark and Joanna Webster, both of Lebanon, on the estate of Pelatia Webster, late of Lebanon, deceased. March 4, 1756, an inventory was made of the estate which amounted to 588 pounds, 1 shilling and 2 pence."

Dec. 13th, 1756, the Court ordered them to sell a part of the estate, to make 100 pounds, notice of sale was to be published at Lebanon. Again June 28th, 1757, ordered another sale to raise 80 pounds, and again April 6, 1759, a similar order to raise 25 pounds, notice of two last mentioned sales to be published in the three Societies of Lebanon, and also in Windham, and in Coventry; and Aug. 22d, 1757, they reported sale of portions of estate, and the land is described as bordering on the land of Samuel Webster.

In May, 1757, on petition of William Clark and Joanna Webster, the General Assembly of the Colony granted liberty to sell some of the estate of Pelatiah Webster to pay debts, and in March 1759, on petition of William Clark alone, as administrator, a similar grant was made.

August 25, 1757, William Clark and Joanna Webster of Lebanon, ad. on est. of Peletia Webster late of Lebanon, deceased sell to Pelatiah Webster [most likely his son].

April 2d, 1760, John Lyman and Isreal Loomis, guardians of Constant and Abigail Webster, two of the heirs of the estate of Pelatiah Webster, moved for a division , which was ordered, viz: to Pelatiah, eldest son, to Shadrach, to Oliver, to Constant, to Jerusha Bailey, wife of Joseph Bailey, Jr. To Sarah Webster, and to Abigail Webster, all the heirs to said estate, and same date, division was made, viz: to 'Oliver the 3d of said deceased' and to Sarah Webster, to Jerusha, to Constant, and to Abigail, and states that the eldest son, Pelatiah, had made over his share to his brothers Shadrach and Oliver, and that Shadrach hath received his part at Greenwich, a freehold estate belonging to said deceased.

Dec 20, 1771, Mrs. Joanna Webster, widow, and Oliver one of the children petitioned for a division which was ordered, viz: to Pelatiah, eldest son, a double portion; to heirs of Shadrach, to Oliver, Sarah, Jerusha, Constant, and Abigail. Feb 4, 1772, division made of that part of estate which had been set off as thirds to the widow, Joanna Webster since deceased. (Pelatiah, the eldest son, having relinquished his double portions, to his brothers, Shadrach and Oliver, and Shadrach having taken for his, the farm which his father had owned in Greenwich, in Boston Govt.) Division was made to Oliver, to Constant, to Sarah, eldest daughter, to Abigail, youngest daughter, and to Jerusha, 'mother of the heirs of said deceased.' Part of the land was described as adjoining land of Samuel Webster."



Buried:
"Son of George Webster and Sarah Bliss. Husband of Joanna Smith, he married her on December 14, 1725 in First Congregational Church, Lebanon, New London Co., CT. He and his wife had 8 children. He was admitted to the church in Goshen Parish, July 12, 1730, and his wife, Joanna, Oct. 4, 1730.
Inscription on tombstone of Pelatiah Webster, in Cemetery, at Lebanon , Ct.

"The body of Mr. Peletiah Webster lies buried here. He married Mrs. Joanna Smith, by her had eight children, gave his eldest son a liberal education, the rest he brought up reputably. He was a pious and prudent man. Born 17 Nov., 1702. Died 15th Feby., 1756.""

Family/Spouse: Joanna GILLETT. Joanna was born in 1670; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: 20 Nov 1732, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Granded a release of land which had been his father's, to hia brother, Samuel Webster of Lebanon
• Misc: 17 Dec 1742, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Administration of his estate granted to Samuel Torry and Martha Webster both of Lebanon

Notes:

Misc:
"From Willimantic Probate Records, Feby. 13, 1743. Inventory exhibited of estate of George Webster, late of Lebanon, deceased. On the 2d Tuesday of Nov., 1743, Letters of Administration granted to Samuel Torry and Martha Webster (widow of George) on the estate of George Webster, late of Lebanon.

December 16, 1743, Distribution made to widow Martha, to George, eldest son, to 'Lonid' (Levi) 2nd son, to Eihow, 3rd son, and to Martha, daughter.

Feb 27, 1744, Ebenezer Gray and Samuel Webster, guardians of George, 'Loith' (Levi), Elihow, and Martha, sons and daughter of George Webster, petition to have his widow's theirds set off to Mrs. Martha Webster, widow and relict. April 8, 1745, thrids set off to widow.

June 1, 1745, Caleb Pierce, Timothy Clark, and Joseph Phelps distributed the estate to the widow, to George the eldest son, (delivered to his guardian, Ebenezer Gray), to Levi, Elihu, and Martha (delivered to their guardian, Samuel Webster).

From Lebanon Record of Deeds. April 3, 1746, The Selectman of Lebanon, divided land, at request of Samuel Webster of Lebanon, guardian of George, Levi, Elihu, and Martha Webster, all of Lebanon, children of the late George Webster, of Lebanon, deceased.

April 8, 1745, Jedediah Phelps, Samuel Williams, and John Lyman liad out to Martha Webster, etc., 20 acres of land laid out to Levi Webster, 'on the highway which leads to the village.'

April 8, 1746, Ebenezer Gray, being about to remove to Rhode Island, was released from guardianship of George; and Samuel Webster, of Lebanon was appointed guardian in his stead.

May 12, 1748, 'Lenie' (Levi) made choice of Samuel Webster of Lebanon, to be his guardian.

Aug. 28, 1749, George, receipted to his late guardian, Samuel Webster for his share of estate.

Jan. 19, 1758, Levi, at Lebanon, receipted to is late guardian Samuel Webster, in full of demands."

Died:
"George Webster died, Oct. 30, 1742, at the early age of 38 yrs. 1 mo. and 25 days, leaving a widow and four children, the oldest being fourteen years of age."

George married Martha TAYLOR on 29 Mar 1727 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. Martha was born about 1704 in Connecticut, British America; died on 13 Feb 1788 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: 12 Feb 1743, Stafford, Connecticut. British America; Purchased land
• Misc: 22 Dec 1749, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Deeded land
• Misc: 8 May 1755, Springfield, Massachusetts Bay, British America; Stated intent to marry Margaret Chapin of Springfield
• Will: 20 Aug 1762, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America
• Misc: 16 Sep 1764, Connecticut, British America; Request for division of estate
• Misc: 1 Feb 1765, Connecticut, British America; Estate distributed

Notes:

Misc:
"The Stafford, Conn., town records show that, Feb 12, 1742-3, Noah Webster of Lebanon, purchased of Timothy Simons of Lebanon, the one-third right of Simons, "in quality and quantity," of land by the last will and Testament of Jonathan Pasco, late of Stafford, deceased, unto John Burroughs, Hannah Warner and said Timothy Simons.

March 9 1743, he sold the same to Amos Fuller of Lebanon. Witnesses, Ward Clark and Gershom Clark."

Misc:
"Lebanon town records, show, Dec. 22, 1749, Noah Webster, of Lebanon, deeded land in Goshen Parish, Lebanon, and Sept, 29, 1757, Noah Wester, of Lebanon, deeded land there to Pelatiah Webster of Lebanon. Feb. 19, 1757, Noah Webster of Lebanon, deeded land in Lebanon to Pelatiah Webster, of Lebanon, Samuel and Jerusha Webster, witnesses."

Misc:
"At Springfield, Mass., is entered the record that, May 8 1755, it was his intention to marry Margaret Chapin of Springfield, posted May 24, 1755. Whether her death or some other circumstance led to a change unexplained in the records."

Will:
"From Willimantic Probate Record. Aug. 20, 1762, date of Will of Noah Webster of Mansfield, Ct., "being in poor health, gave to his wife, Elizabeth, to son Daniel, to son Asahel, to daughter Submit Carpenter, to daughter, Rhoda Webster, to son Noah, to son Moses, and constituted his son Moses and wife Elizabeth, his executors."

Misc:
"Sept. 16, 1764, Elizabeth Webster, and Moses Webster, executors, ask division of estate."

Misc:
"Ebenezer Wright and Peabody Moseley distributed the estate as follows: To widow, Elizabeth, part of house and lands; Elijah and Asael, heirs, land in Somersl Moses, a son, part of house, some land, the saw mill, part of corn mill, and part of personal property; daug. Submit Carpenter, 2 pounds; son, Daniel 6 pounds; son Abraham, 2 pounds; dau. Elizabeth Webster, 6 pounds of value "in movables;" son George, 12 pounds; dau. Rhoda Webster, 6 pounds; son Noah, 12 pounds; son Moses, "all the residue of the estate." Moses Webster, his son, and Elizabeth, his widow, sole executors. Witnesses, Elizabeth Smith, Behiah Crery and Timothy Fuller. Will probated Oct 7, 1762. Inventory made Oct 28, 1762, in which he mentioned land in Somers."

Died:
"His second wife outlived him, but the death of either wife has not been found."

Noah married Katherine NEWCOMB about 1730 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. Katherine (daughter of John NEWCOMB and Alice LUMBERT) was born on 21 May 1710; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Elizabeth JONES on 2 Oct 1755 in Somers, Connecticut, British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: 9 Feb 1731–2, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Granted quit claim deed
• Misc: 9 Feb 1731–2, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Land deeded to him
• Misc: 3 Nov 1737, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Land transactions
• Misc: 11 Mar 1739, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Address:
  First Church
• Misc: 13 Jun 1742, Connecticut, British America; Address:
  Goshen Church
• Misc: 6 Feb 1770, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Became guardian of Phillip Loomis
• Misc: 26 Nov 1779, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Land transaction
• Misc: 26 Apr 1783, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Land transactions
• Will: 29 May 1784, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America

Notes:

Misc:
"Lebanon town records show, Feb. 9, 1731-2, Ebenezer Webster, of Lebanon , granted quit claim deed to Samuel Webster, of Lebanon, of all the lands (in Lebanon) which he (Ebenezer Webster) had or out to have of the land belonging to George Webster, of Lebanon, deceased."

Misc:
"On Feb. 9, 1731-2, Ebenezer Webster, of Lebanon, had land deeded to him in Bolton, by Samuel Webster of Lebanon, "for 50 pounds and divers other good causes," in presence of John Webster, Jr."

Misc:
"Nov. 3, 1737, Ebenezer Webster of Lebanon buys of Samuel Thomas of Lebanon, land there, and Jan. 15, 1741-2, sells to his brother, Noah Webster, the "home lot" of Samuel Thomas, and on the same day Noah deeds to Ebenezer."

(Could this 'Samuel Thomas' have been the deceased father of Ebenezer's wife, Mehitable Thomas Webster?)

Misc:
"Ebenezer Webster was admitted to full communion in the First Church, Lebanon, March 11, 1739.."

Misc:
"[admitted] to the Church at Goshen, June 13, 1742."

Misc:
"Feb 6, 1770, the Court "allows" Ebenezer Webster, of Lebanon, to be guardian of Philip Loomis, a minor of Lebanon."

Misc:
"From Willimantic Probate Records, Nov. 26, 1779; Court ordered, and April 18, 1780, land was "set off" from estate of Samuel Thomas, late of Lebanon, to satisfy a debt."

Misc:
"April 26, 1783, Ebenezer Webster and Mehitable, his wife; Samuel Fish and Abigail his wife, and Samuel Thomas, all of Lebanon, deed land in the 2d Society of Lebanon to Elkana Porter."

Will:
"...Will of Ebenezer Webster of Lebanon. Gave to wife, Mehitable; to daughter, Abigail Fish; and to granddaughter, Triphena Webster. Constituted his daughter, Abigail Fish, his Executrix. Witnesses, David Strong, Jr., Lucinda Fish, and David Strong. Jan. 10, 1786 the witnesses swore to Will. Feb 8, 1786, the Will was exhibited in court, and Abigail Fish accepted as Executor and she gave bonds, with Samuel Fish and John Allen as sureties."

Ebenezer married Mehitable THOMAS on 5 Dec 1734 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. Mehitable died after 15 Jan 1805 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Samuel TERRY on 24 Feb 1731–2 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. Samuel was born on 1 Jul 1709 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; died on 18 Jan 1798 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jerusha married John MOREY on 28 Nov 1734 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: 5 Jan 1745–6, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Family matter
• Misc: 11 Dec 1735, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; "Admitted to full Communion; Address:
  First Church
• Misc: 31 Aug 1737, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Land transaction
• Misc: 26 Dec 1740, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Purchased land
• Misc: 3 Nov 1749, Torrington, Connecticut, British America; Land transaction
• Will: 14 May 1751, Coventry, Connecticut, British America; Address:
  Wrote will
• Misc: 3 Jun 1751, Coventry, Connecticut, British America; Estate inventoried

Notes:

Misc:
"John Webster of Lebanon bound over to Benajah Webster of Coventry, Windham Co., Conn., Nathaniel Welch. One witness was Samuel Webster."

Misc:
"Benajah Webster of Lebanon, released to his brother, Samuel Webster, land owned by his honored father, George Webster, deceased."

Misc:
"Benajah Webster of Lebanon purchased land in Coventry of Robert Turner of Coventry."

Misc:
"Nov. 3, 1749, Jacob Strong of Torrington, Nathanial Strong of Windsor, Asahel Strong of Torrington, Timothy Strong of Windsor, Nathaniel Ellsworth of Windsor, Supply Strong and Ann his wife of Litchfield, Benajah Webster of Coventry and Eunice his wife, David Drake of Windsor and Elizabeth sell land to Daniel Ellsworth."

Will:
"From Willimantic Probate: May 14, 1751, is the date of Will of Benajah Webster of Coventry, "being sick." Gave whole estate to be equally divided among his children, viz: to Benajah, Samuel, Cyrenus, Justus, and Abdiel, "my sons," Cloe and Eunice, "my daughters," "when they shall come of age," said children to be put out to good trades at the age of 14 years. Constitutes his brother, Pelatiah Webster, and Noah Porter, of Coventry, his executors. Witnesses: Ichabod Hatch, Gideon Church, Elihu Webster."

Misc:
"Jun 3, 1751, the estate was inventoried at 493 pounds, 11 shillings, 9 pence, of which the land was estimated at 218 pounds and 4 shillings."

Benajah married Eunice STRONG on 26 Sep 1739 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. Eunice (daughter of Josiah STRONG and Joanna GILLETT) was born on 19 Nov 1711 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; died on 27 Nov 1750 in Coventry, Connecticut, British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Joseph SMITH on 4 Jun 1740 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
The record is unclear on this, but since another son was born and named Thomas in 1703, it seems that this first Thomas died in infancy.

Daniel married Elizabeth FRENCH on 27 Feb 1723. Elizabeth died on 15 Feb 1750. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Mary BLISS on 11 Oct 1750. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Jul 1725, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 Apr 1725, Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. British America

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 May 1728, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 4 Jan 1730, Connecticut, British America; Address:
  Goshen Church

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 16 Feb 1731, Connecticut, British America; Address:
  Goshen Church

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Jul 1735, Connecticut, British America; Address:
  Goshen Church

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 Nov 1728, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America

Notes:

"American Patriot, "FORGOTTEN" Founding Father, and US Senate recognized "Architect of our Federal Constitution".

~ Pelatiah was the eldest child of Pelatiah and Joanna Crowfoot (Smith) Webster, and was educated at Yale, graduating there in 1746. He became a minister in Greenwich, MA where he met and married Miss Ruth Kellogg in 1750. By 1755 he had removed to Philadelphia where he became a successful merchant and businessman, amassing a small fortune. He became one of the foremost authorities on all matters of trade, finance, currency and resources of the country and whose council was sought and respected by many in the Continental Congress. 

~ In 1776 he began publishing a series of pamphlets which were all compiled into his 1791 "Political Essays on the Nature and Operation of Money, Public Finances, and other Subjects during the American War", some of which were the cause of his arrest and imprisonment by the British in 1778. The year before he had written a letter to Gen. George Washington, reporting on the generally poor conditions under which American Prisoners were being held in Philadelphia. He was held for over 4 months and had an estimated 500 pounds worth of his goods confiscated. 

~ In 1783 he published his "Dissertation on the Political Union and Constitution of the United States of North America", which in effect was the first call for the replacement of the "Articles of Confederation" with a whole new form of a "Federal Government", which eventually came to fruit with the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788. He was also urged by some to run for President against Washington in the first election for that office. Mr Webster died in Philadelphia in 1795 and is believed to be at rest in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery there.

~ QUOTE: 
"The Continental money is to be considered as a debt fastened on the person and estate of every member of the United States, a debt of great honor and justice, of national honor and justice, not barely empty honor, but that essential honor and credit in which the safety of the state is comprised, and therefore by confession of every body must be punctually and honorably paid in due time; otherwise all security arising from public credit must be lost, all confidence of individuals in our public councils must be destroyed, and great injustice must be done to every possessor of our public currency, to the detriment of all, and ruin of many who have placed most confidence in our public administration: and nothing but shame, scandal, and contempt can ensue, for which nothing but most inevitable necessity can be any reasonable excuse." 
-Pelatiah Webster, Oct 1776


~ Long after his death, on May 4, 1908: By Act of Document 461 of the U.S. Senate, in the 1st Session of the 60th Congress, Pelatiah Webster was officially recognized as the "Architect of our Federal Constitution". (JVP)

Notes:

Buried:
Son of Pelatiah Sr. and Joanna Smith. Husband of Patience Wright, they married on March 25, 1760 in Lebanon, New London Co., Ct. They are the parents of 11 children. 
He was a resident of Lebanon, Ct., till about 1770, when he removed to Worthington, Mass.
Oliver Webster served in the French and Indian War under Capt. Edmond Wells Co., as a private from April 9 to May 07, 1756. He was a Corporal of CT. Troops. He served in the Revolutionary War for eight months in Capt. John Mc Greiger's Co. , Colonel John Durkees Reg. CT. Line. At New Haven, CT. He was also enlisted from August 26, 1779 and was discharged on January 15, 1780. His name was on the Roster from September 30, 1779 to February 01, 1780. Muster of 1780 at Morristown, CT. His older brother Pelatiah born 1726 was "The Architect Of The Constitution." Also, Oliver Webster is a cousin to Noah Webster founder of the dictionary. 

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Sep 1737, Goshen Parish, Connecticut, British America

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 4 Nov 1739, Goshen Parish, Connecticut, British America

Jerusha married Joseph BAILEY on 23 Nov 1758 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America. Joseph was born on 4 May 1733 in Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; died on 15 Sep 1802 in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States; was buried in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Dec 1741, Goshen Parish, Connecticut, British America

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Jun 1745, Goshen Parish, Connecticut, British America

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Mary 19 1728, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Address:
  First Church

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Jul 1733, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Address:
  First Church

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Apr 1736, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Address:
  First Church

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Apr 1742, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Address:
  First Church

Notes:

Birth:
"Date unknown" This date range put her to have her listed in the order found in the reference.

Notes:

"One of the proprietors of Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, in 1761."

Notes:

The second son to have this name.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Mar 1752, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America

Notes:

Baptism:
Baptized at home

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Mar 1753, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America

Notes:

Baptism:
"On this same date appears also the name Calvin Webster in another record."

Notes:

Birth:
Year of birth might have been 1759.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Jun 1738, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Address:
  First Church

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 Jul 1746, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America; Address:
  First Church

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Oct 1740, Lebanon, Connecticut. British America

Notes:

"Cyreneus Webster, b. July 18, 1747 at Coventry, Ct., married Prudence Skinner, of East Windsor, born March 20, 1755, and took her brother, Benjamin, as an apprentice.

Cyreneus Webster was a farmer, tanner, and shoemaker. His father, Benajah died in 1751 and in his Will directed that all of his children should be "put out to good trades at the age of 14 years." On January 20, 1751-2, Cyreneus was placed under the guardianship of his uncle Pelatiah Webster, who having died, Cyreneus was, on July 27, 1756, placed under the guardianship of Nathaniel Strong, of Windsor, Ct., and when about 16 years of age he was put out to learn the trades of tanner and shoemaker with a Mr. King of East Windsor, (now South Windsor), Ct. After serving out his apprenticeship, he commenced business for himself in that town near the line of East Hartford, and on the Main Road from East Windsor Hill to Hartford, where he remained about 11 years, when he bought a farm a few miles to the Northeast, but still in the town of East Windsor where he spent the remainder of his life carrying on the business of farming and shoe making.

1777, June 7, Prudence Webster buys land of Nathaniel Porter of East Windsor.

He [Cyreneus] died at East Windsor, June 26, 1830, aged 84, and his wife, Prudence, same place, January 24, 1846, aged 91 years.

Children: (All born at East Windsor, Ct. now South Windsor) Chloe, born March 8, 1772; Eli, born Dec 28, 1773; James born May 7, 1776; Theodosia, born Feb. 26, 1778; Sally, born Jan. 16, 1780; Naomi, born April 24, 1782l a child bap. Feb 15, 1784; Prudence, born about 1786; Betsey, born about 1788; Wareham, born Nov 19, 1790, bap. Feb 27, 1791; Cynthia, born about 1796."

Source: History and Genealogy of the Gov. John Webster Family of Connecticut

Cyreneus married Prudence SKINNER about 1772. Prudence was born on 20 Mar 1755 in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, British America; died on 24 Jan 1846 in East Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Justus Webster, b. Dec 16, 1747-8, at Coventry, Ct., has not been located. In the early part of 1775, a Justus Webster settled at New Haven, Addison Co., Vt., (See Vermont Quarterly Gazette, No. 1, p. 70.)"

Notes:

"Abdial Webster, a farmer, removed from Ct. in 1775 to Hubbardton, Rutland Co., Vt. He was one of the first settlers of that town and was one of the nine families which constituted the whole population of the town at the time of the battle of Hubbardton, in 1777, when all settlers fled before the English and Indians. He returned to the town about 1780 and settled on the farm which has since remained in the family passing from him to is son, Benajah, then to Benajah's son, Lyman, then to Lyman's daughter, Mrs. Mariette Ganson, who now (1892) resides on the farm. The rose bush which Mr. Abdial Webster brought from Ct. still blooms every year by the side of the place where their first log house stood."

Family/Spouse: Martha CHURCHILL. Martha was born on 14 Jan 1749 in Sheffield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, British America; died on 20 Feb 1828 in Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States; was buried in Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]