John Warner

Notes:

Resided at Hatfield Broad Oak, which was once a royal manor and owned by the Kings of England. It is the supposed burial place for Harold, last of the Saxon Kings. John's will of 16 July 1614, names 6 children, the last of whom is Rose Sandford. John Warner was a real yeoman of England. A yeoman meant a man who owned land, a freeholder, and who lived upon that land and who tilled it. The lands he owned were not extensive; a few closes, or fields, of from two to six acres each, divided by hedges, comprised his holdings. Hewas in average circumstances-neither affluent nor poor. Hatfield Broad Oak was ever a country village. We have not peered deeply into the Warner family. Further search may reveal something about it worthwhile. Here is the will of John Warner, grandfather of Thomas, Robert and Andrew Sanford and perhaps of Zachary Sanford, the emigrants to America: Commissary Court of London, Essex and Herts. (Filed Will.) 16 July, 12James 1. (1614) In the name of God, Amen. I, John WARNER of Hatfeild Broakoke alias Hatfeild Kings, Co. Essex, yeoman, now sicke in bodie but whole and sounde of mynde and memory, &e. Item. I geve and bequeath unto Mary my wief all those my freehould lands, &-c., in Hatfeild, she paying Elizabeth WARNER my daughter ?10 a yeare for six yeares, and to Thomas, John and Ezechiell three of the sonnes of Ezechiel SANDFORD mv sonne in lawe ?3. 6s. 8d. apiece at 21, and to Andrewe WARNER and Edward WARNER my sonnes 50s. apeece yearly. To Thomas WARNER my grandchild ?20 at 21. To John my sonne oneyear's rent or profit. To said wife Mary three load of wheat strawe yearly, &c., to be brought to hir and delivered by Thomas my sonne, &c. To Rose my daughter the best chest save one, &c. The residue to Thomas my sonne, executor. Xpofer WILKYN and Abraharn PURCAS to be my overseers, his John X WARNER mark. Witnesses. Ezeakell SANFORD, Christofer WILKIN, Robert HOWE. (No note of probate). Andrew Warner, at the date of this will, was a minor as the form of the bequest to him-a yearly allowance-suggests. His brother Thomas, the residuary legatee, and evidently the eldest son, doubtless inherited the bulk of their father's estate. Andrew had good cause to seek his fortune in America.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Purchase. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rose married Ezekiel Sanford in 1607 in Hatfield, Broad Oaks, Essex, England. Ezekiel (son of Thomas Sanford and Mary Lewes\Mellett) was born on 20 Jun 1585/86 in Stanstead, Essex, England; died after 1635 in Stanstead, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Andrew Warner, immigrant ancestor was born in England about 1600. He came to America in 1632 and was a proprietor of Cambridge in 1633. He was admitted a freeman May 14, 1634. In 1635 he was living in Cambridge on the northeasterly side of Eliot Street, about midway between the westerly end of Winthrop and Brighton streets. He owned also several other lot in Cambridge. He sold his property there to Captain George Cooke, December 20, 1636, and removed to Hartford, Connecticut. He removed to Hadley, Massachusetts, about1659, and was one of the first settlers. He died there December 18, 1684. His will was dated June 18,1681, and proved March 31, 1685. He bequeathed to wife, Esther; sons Jacob, Daniel, Isaac, Andrew, Robert, John; daughters Ruth Pratt and_____ Hills; and Mary, wife of John Taylor. He married (1) Esther, widow of Thomas Selden. She died in 1693 as is inferred from the fact that her inventory was taken December first of that year. Children: Andrew married Rebecca Fletcher and died in Middletown, Connecticut, January 26,1681; Robert, married February 1654, Elizabeth Grant (second) Deliverance Rockwell, widow, he died in Middletown, Connecticut, April 10, 1600. Jacob died November 20, 1711. Daniel [see his family history sheet]. Isaac born about 1645. Ruth, living in 1677 and presented to the court for wearing silk. Daughter, married John or Daniel Pratt. Mary, married John Steel and William Hills. John, lived in Middletown. Wilma Madsen has made several notes in the margin of this history, disputing some of the facts. Particularly disputed in his wife's name as Esther, widow of Thomas Selden.

Andrew married Mary Humphrey on 5 Oct 1624 in Thaxted, Essex, England. Mary was born on 13 Feb 1600/1601 in Thaxted, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32343178/thomas-sanford

Family/Spouse: Sarah Walker. Sarah was born in 1616; died on 14 May 1681 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut; was buried in Milford Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Martha Boltwood. Martha (daughter of Robert Boltwood and Mary Royce) was born about 1640; died in 1710. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Sarah Boltwood on 31 May 1666 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Robert Boltwood and Mary Royce) was born on 9 Nov 1649 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78536798/ezekiel-sanford

Samuel married Hannah Bronson on 16 Aug 1674 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Hannah was born about 1650; died on 05 Feb 1712 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155726584/thomas-sanford

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Payne. Elizabeth (daughter of Willaim Paine) was born on 5 Mar 1648 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 19 Sep 1718 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ephraim married Mary Powell on 18 Nov 1669. Mary was christened on 20 Jul 1645 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph Olmstead. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hannah Sackett. Hannah was born in 1692. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Jonathan French in 1692 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Jonathan (son of John French and Freedom Kinglsey) was born on 30 Jul 1667 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Feb 1714 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; was buried in Bridge Street Cemetery, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Esther Baldwin in Jan 1702. Esther (daughter of Nathaniel Baldwin and Hannah Botsford) was born on 25 May 1683 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Hannah Baldwin in Nov 1695 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. Hannah (daughter of Nathaniel Baldwin and Hannah Botsford) was born on 11 Jul 1674 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 14 Jan 1726 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut; was buried in Milford Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph Monroe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nathan married Mary Owen in 1751. Mary was born on 12 Oct 1733. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Ebenezer Corse on 2 Nov 1715 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Ebenezer (son of James Corse and Elizabeth Catlin) was born on 7 Apr 1692 in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 May 1776 in Hampshire County, Massachusetts; was buried in Main Street Cemetery, Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Hannah Gilbert on 16 Jun 1731 in Connecticut. Hannah was born on 26 Jan 1705. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Ebenezer Booth on 6 Dec 1739 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Ebenezer was born on 1 Apr 1718 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died on 9 Aug 1773 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut; was buried in Newtown Village Cemetery, Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ephraim married Esther Heaton on 8 Jan 1728 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. Esther was born on 27 Apr 1709 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 18 Mar 1796 in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ezekiel and Desire first lived in New Haven and then Waterbury,Conn. On Jan 30th 1745/6 he sold to Nathan Cutting of New Haven, the land and building in New Haven in which "I now live." (Carlton E. Sanford, 1911) This was probably the time he removed to Waterbury.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155427166/ezekiel-sanford

Ezekiel married Desire Warner on 11 Feb 1728 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. Desire (daughter of Benjamin Warner and Hannah Hill) was born on 23 Oct 1704 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut; died in 1747 in New Haven County, Connecticut; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Thomaston, Litchfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Benjamin Warner, Jr. on 1 Jan 1728/1729 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. Benjamin (son of Benjamin Warner and Hannah Hill) was born on 16 Jun 1707 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut; died in 1747 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Clark. Mary was born in Mar 1704; died on 09 Sep 1766 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hannah Platt. Hannah was born in 1705 in Connecticut; died on 8 Jul 1775 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut; was buried in Newtown Village Cemetery, Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Rachel Loomis in 1786. Rachel was born on 15 May 1766. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Eleazer Gillett on 3 Nov 1751 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut. Eleazer (son of John Gillett and Experience Dewey) was born about 1709 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut; died about 1778 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Lydia Clark in 1755. Lydia was born est 1735 in Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ebenezer married Olive Sanford on 20 Nov 1766 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Olive (daughter of Jonathan Sanford and Hannah Platt) was born on 14 Mar 1744 in Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died on 16 Jun 1805 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut; was buried in Newtown Village Cemetery, Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married Eliasaph Barker on 21 Mar 1768 in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Eliasaph (son of Uzal Barker and Martha Munson) was born on 17 Jun 1746 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 19 Mar 1816 in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut; was buried in Plymouth Burying Ground, Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1775; American Revolution (US)

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23181038/daniel-sanford

Daniel married Thankful Toles on 31 Jan 1753 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. Thankful (daughter of Daniel Toles) was born about 1735. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1756, Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; French and Indian War

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83338077/ezra-sanford

Ezra married Martha Barker on 1 Oct 1759 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. Martha (daughter of Uzal Barker and Martha Munson) was born on 23 Sep 1734 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 26 Mar 1813. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Moses Ball on 30 Jun 1755. Moses was born on 22 Aug 1732; died in 1758. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Joel Dutton on 16 Feb 1762. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Desire married Uzal Barker, Jr. on 5 May 1757 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. Uzal (son of Uzal Barker and Martha Munson) was born on 19 Nov 1732 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 21 Jan 1817 in Kirkland, Oneida County, New York; was buried in Barker Road Cemetery, Kirkland, Oneida County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1763, Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; French and Indian War
• Military Service: 1775, Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; American Revolution 1775-Under Capt Benedict Arnold 8th Connecticut Regt - Valley Forge 1778 Battles of Germantown and Monmouth Wounded

Notes:

Ezekiel Sanford was a farmer by occupation and was brought up in Waterbury, CT. He later served in the French and Indian War and also in the American Revolution. His youngest son is the only child of his wife Rebecca. Ezekiel moved with his family to Windsor, NY soon after the birth of his youngest child (1785). In 1798, they moved to Dryden, NY. About 1816 or 17, Ezekiel removed to Sparta, NY with his son-in-law, John Reed and his son Elisaph. In 1818, he applied for and received a pension for his service as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Dates of enlistment and appointment are as follows: 1775, for eight months as a private under Capt. Benedict Arnold (Conn. Regt.); 1776, for ten months as a private under Capt. Smith and Col. Elmore (Conn. Regt.); April 1777 to 15 Jun1779 as a Corporal under Capt. David Smith and Col. Chandler (8th Conn. Reg.). All enlistments were at Watertown, CT. Ezekiel fought in the battles of Germantown and Monmouth (The battle at Monmouth Court House, NJ, in 1778, was the last major battle in the North during the Revolution and took place in the spring following the winter spent at Valley Forge, PA). He was wounded in battle by a bullet striking the ridge of his nose. In April of 1818 he applied for a pension and received the sum of $8 per month. There is a letter written by Ezekiel Sanford while at Valley Forge that was in the possession of Frank S. Sanford, 1335 F St., N.W., Washington, DC, (Oct 5, 1907) A copy of this letter is in the Sanford Genealogy, by Carlton E. Sanford, 1910.


THE FOLLOWING LETTER WRITTEN BY HIM TO HIS WIFE (Sarah Chloe Cook Sanford) WHILE AT VALLEY FORGE IS STILL EXTANT. The original letter is held by F. S. Sanford of Washington, D. C. {THIS STATEMENT MADE IN 1914, WHEN CARLETON E. SANFORD PUBLISHED HIS BOOK, "THOMAS SANFORD, THE IMMIGRANT."}

(This wife would be Sarah Cook Sanford, first wife and mother of nine children. He (Ezekiel Sanford) later married Rebecca Wheeler and had one son, Thomas Elisaph Sanford, father of our Lyman Sanford).
(copied exactly as written)
"Camp Valley Forge, 27th Apr 1778
Dear Wife:
A sense of my conjugal obligation and tender afection for you and the children whom God hath given us induces me to write at this time and I doubt not you have earnest desire to hear from me as you have frequently manifested. I have been very sick and nigh to Death for a long time, but God of his infinite mercy has lenthened out my life and so far restored my helth that I have returned to the Camp under circumstances of comfort and am able to attend the exercises of the _____ and am gaining strengh very fast. Hope soon to enjoy a confirmed state of helth, great and maniford have been the favors and Blessings which God of his infinite goodness has bestowed on me who am unworthy of any motive from him, may his name be suitable praised, and all his benefits Remembered by me and all concerned for me: I received your letters my :Majs" Curtis camp, am obligated to you for the care and concerne for me therein manifested.
Rejoiced greatly to hear of your welfare, but am not without the greatest concerne and anxiety for you and the Children. I know the times are difficult and I consider the care upon you to be very great under your particular circumstance--the duty of parents to children is very important and as it is necessarily devolved upon you, I cannot forbare, nor do I think it inconsistent with my Duty to express my concerne for them and earnest desire that they may be well instructed in the ways of virtue and piety, if they are not, Sin lieth at the Dore and we must be answerable for the neglect, and I can do my duty in no other way than by recommending them to your care and the care of a kind and indulgent Providence.
I understand the neighbors are kind and careful for you which I am very glad of, as I think it must of no small comfort to you and greatly softens your cares, be not discouraged but surmount the difficulties with all becoming Patience, and God bless your indeavors and preserve your helth __________.
I intend to come home but now do not expect, this summer--it would be very agreeable and gratifying to me to see you once more and hope I may at the close of another campaign, but that is uncertain. We appoint and God disappoints and it becomes us to prepare for the event of his will with all due submission and that His blessing may ever attend you.
Peace be restored to our land and our hearts prepared for the receipt of so great favors is the desire and prayer of your Loving Husband.
EZEKIEL SANFORD"


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22597020/ezekiel-sanford

Ezekiel married Sarah Cook on 11 Nov 1765 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. Sarah was born in 1743; died on 24 Jun 1784 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ezekiel married Rebecca Barker on 01 Jan 1785 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. Rebecca (daughter of Uzal Barker and Martha Munson) was born on 24 Apr 1742 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 02 May 1826 in Dryden, Tompkins County, New York; was buried in Old Pioneer Cemetery, Dryden, Tompkins County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Sarah Tuttle on 26 Dec 1751. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ebenezer married Susannah Tuttle on 27 Jan 1761. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Mehitable Young on 07 Mar 1769. Mehitable was born in ca 1747; died on 11 Mar 1835. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olive married Ebenezer Booth, Jr. on 20 Nov 1766 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Ebenezer (son of Ebenezer Booth and Rachel Sanford) was born on 16 Aug 1743 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died on 4 Jun 1790 in Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut; was buried in Newtown Village Cemetery, Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jacob Gillett. Jacob (son of Nathaniel Gillett and Mercy Smith) was born on 17 Mar 1749 in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died on 22 Jan 1777 in Lebanon Springs, Columbia County, New York; was buried in Mott Cemetery, Lebanon Springs, Columbia County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hubbel married Catherine Hughes on 25 May 1825. Catherine was born on 26 Jun 1803 in Herkimer County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 22 Jun 1775, Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut; American Revolution (US) 1775 Lexington Alarm - Capt Daniel Tilden Co. 1776 Wadsworths Brigade Retreat of New York City Battle of White Plains end of service 25 Dec 1776

Notes:

Served in Capt. James Clark's Co., Lebanon, Conn., Col. Comfort Saga Regt., Wadsworth Brigade. The Battalion was raised Jun 1776 to reinforce Washington at New York. They served in NY City and on Long Island. Got caught in the retreat from the city 15 Sep and suffered some losses. They were engaged at the Battle of White Plains 28Oct1776. The Battalions time expired 25Dec1776. Also in the same Company with Gershom was Ensign Jonah Palmer (possibly kin of his wife, Eunice) 1796. That same year, however, Gershom Gillett made a possession on the farm now owned by L. D. Landon. He came from the state of New York. His Son Wilkes settled the farm that James Metler lives on. Mr. Sellard married a granddaughter of the elder Mr. Gillett. The Gillett's, except one daughter, who married Augustus Loomis, have all moved away from Canton (Bradford Co., PA).

1798 Direct House Tax, Luzerne Co., PA - 300 acres with one house total value $200

1800 census - Wysox, Luzerne Co., PA - Gershom Gillet, 1 male +45 and 1 female +45. - living next door to Wilkes Gillet and near Perez, Joel, and Silas Bardwell.

1802 Tax - Hartford (Avon), Ontario Co., NY - Garshom Gillet - House and Farm, $50 Real Estate, $80 Personal, taxed .22cents

1803 Tax - Geneseo, Ontario Co., NY - Gershom Gillet - House and Farm, $150 real estate, $30 personal, taxed .23cents. Also intown is Gershom Jr., Eleazer Gillet, David Hains Sr., David Hains Jr., James Hains, Joel Bardwell, John Ewart, George Ewart and Samuel Ewart (tax collector).

1804 Tax - Geneseo, Ontario Co., NY - Gershom Gillet Sr. - House and Farm, $150 real estate, $80 personal, taxed .36cents. Also next to Gershom is Gershom Jr., Eleazer Gillet, David Hains Sr., David Hains Jr., James Hains. Same page as John and Samuel Ewart.

1810 Census - Livonia, Ontario Co., NY - Gershom Gillet over 45 years, and female +45 and one other female (10-15). Next to James Fuller, Samuel Black, Edmund Bosley, Matthew Gray, Arthur Price

1816Feb27 Land - Garshom Gillet Senr and Eunice Gillet of the town of Livonia, Ontario County, New York for $400 sold to John Milleman of Geneseo, NY. 20 acres of land in the town of Geneseo in the northwest corner of lot one. Witnessed in the presence of Lawrence S. Pearce and Eleazer Gillet on 22Mar1819. Recorded 06Nov1820 - Book 36, page 457.

1817Mar27 Land - Gershom Gillet Senr of the town of Livonia, Ontario County, New York for $650 sold to Leonard G. Harrison of Livonia, NY. About 2 acres of land in the town of Livonia in the northwest corner of lot sold by Sara Bosley as her share of her fathers estate in the town of South Towne now named Livonia. Said land was deeded by Sara Bosley to Jacob Bosley and from Jacob to Eleazer Gillet and from Eleazer to Garshom Gillet Sen.. Witnessed by Truman Stephens and John Everitt. Eunice Gillet wife of Garshom signed 22Mar1819 releasing all right of dower, the same day the deed was signed by Commissioner William Carnahan. Recorded 14Dec1819 - Book 34, page 409. This land is north of the present hamlet of Lakeville on west side of Conesus Creek, somewhere around south side end of Lima Rd and Rte 256.

1820 census - Livonia, Ontario Co., NY - Gershom Gillett, 1 male >10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45+, 2 females <10, 1 female 1-25, 1 female 45+. Living next to: John Wilkins, James Darling, Joseph Utter, Edmound Bosley, James Spraque, Matthew Gray, Arthur Price.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210203086/gershom-gillett

Gershom married Eunice Palmer about 1773. Eunice was born about 1755 in Connecticut; died after 1830 in Livonia, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Huldah Hull. Huldah was born on 17 Feb 1767 in New York; died on 24 Jan 1834 in Halcottsville, Delaware County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Samuel Fenn, Jr.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1777; American Revolution (US)

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155427166/ezekiel-sanford

Family/Spouse: Daniel Curtis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Samuel Martin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eli married Sarah Wheeler on 20 Sep 1791. Sarah was born on 21 Feb 1774 in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 6 Apr 1827 in Ashtabula County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lyman was a farmer in Dryden,NY. The farm which he purchased in 1806
was still owned by his grandchildren over one hundred years later.

Lyman married Rachel Ross on 7 Jan 1799. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Reed. John was born on 16 Oct 1777 in Dryden, Tompkins County, New York; died on 12 May 1840 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Lower Reed's Corners Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 23 May 1812, New York; War of 1812 (US) Private originally assign to Capt Thomas Dougherty Co. (Swifts Detachment) at Black Rock(23May1812-30Dec1812). In service at the Battle of Black Rock,NY (aka Buffalo) assigned to Ensign Isaac Cradit Co., Col Swift's Detachment Paid from 23May1812-31May1813

Notes:

Elisaph moved to Dryden,NY with his parents when he was thirteen years of age. After marriage he settled in Greenwood,NY, which was then a new country, and he had a struggle to make a living. Soon after 1832 he removed to Springwater,NY, where his father and sister resided. Records show that he served in the War of 1812.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59527124/elisaph_e-sanford

Elisaph married Rebecca Wheeler on 12 Dec 1804 in Dryden, Tompkins County, New York. Rebecca (daughter of Corporal Seth Wheeler and Rebecca Elliott) was born on 8 Dec 1780 in Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; died on 25 Dec 1860 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Erwin Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Olive Woodruff. Olive (daughter of Andrew Woodruff and Maranda Orton) was born in 1780 in Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died in 1861 in Livonia, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Comfort Knapp. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Orley Ann Shaw. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1810 Geneseo NY - Willis Gillet - 2 males <10, 1 male 26-44, 3 females <10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 26-44. Next to his brothers Gershom and Eleazer. Also, John Milliman, James Heath and near Joel and Waitstill Bardwell.

1850 living in Amherst,Lorian Co.,Ohio, aged 75 - with his daughter's family (Freman and Eunice Richmond).

Family/Spouse: Silva Merry. Silva was born on 6 Sep 1777 in Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died on 10 Jan 1830 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Loomis a native of Connecticut came from the Genesee Valley and settled at Grover his wife was Liberty, daughter of Gersham Gillett.

Liberty married Augustus Loomis in 1795 in Harwinton, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Augustus (son of Noah Loomis and Mary Graves) was born on 14 Apr 1765 in Harwinton, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died on 18 Apr 1831 in Canton, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Beech Flats Cemetery, Beech Flats, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1812; War of 1812 (US) 7th Artillery Regt Corporal

Notes:

1800 census - Hartford(Avon), Ontario Co.,NY - Gershom Gillet. 2 males <10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 26-44. His father was in Wysox PA in the 1800 census.

1803 Tax - Geneseo, Ontario Co., NY - Gershom Gillet Jun - House and Farm, $150 real estate, $30 personal, taxed .23cents.

1804 Tax - Geneseo, Ontario Co., NY - Gershom Gillet Junr. - House and Farm, $150 real estate, $80 personal, taxed .36cents.

1810 census - Geneseo NY- Gershom Gillet, 3 male <10, 2 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 3 females <10, 1 female 26-44. Next to his brothers Eleazer and Wilkes. Next to: John Milliman, James Heath, James Thompson, Benj Clark. Also near Joel and Waitstill Bardwell

1817Jan25 Land - Gershom Gillet Junr of the town of Geneseo, Ontario County, New York for $1000 sold to Edmund Bosley of Geneseo, NY. 48 acres of land in the town of Geneseo in that part known as Chalham in the north side of lot two. Witnessed by Hugh Gray and James Sprague. Eunice Gillet wife of Garshom signed 22Mar1819 releasing all right of dower, the same day the deed was signed by Commissioner William Carnahan. Recorded 23Jul1817 - Book 28, pages 396-397.

Gershom married Elizabeth Dains about 1800 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. Elizabeth was born on 31 Dec 1780 in Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died on 15 Apr 1817 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gershom married Hannah Spencer about 1818 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. Hannah was born in 1784 in Connecticut; died after 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1856 living in Canton, Benton County, Iowa, aged 76 years with her daughter Mahitable Hull.

Eunice married Waitstill Bardwell about 1797 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. Waitstill (son of Lieutenant Perez Bardwell and Tabitha Dickinson) was born on 28 May 1775 in Whately, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died in 1843 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 30 Jun 1812, Ontario County, New York; War of 1812 (US) Private, Capt Daniel Buel Co. Col. Hugh Dobbins Regt., Detached In service at Lewiston,NY Discharged July 6, 1812 Reenlisted 29Aug1814, York township, NY Fought at the Battle of Fort Erie (Capt Chauncy Bills Co., Col.Jedediah Crosby's Regt.) and was captured by the British, marched to Halifax, NS. Then in April 1815 was release after being taken by ship to Salem Mass. After recovering from illness was discharged 12May1815 and returned to Leicester,NY

Notes:

1803 Tax - Geneseo, Ontario Co., NY - Eleazer Gillet - House and Farm, $150 real estate, $30 personal, taxed .16cents.
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1804 Tax - Geneseo, Ontario Co., NY - Eleazer Gillet - House and Farm, $105 real estate, $80 personal, taxed .25cents.

1803Aug15 Land - Eleazer Gillet of the town of South Town [Livonia], Ontario County, New York for $140 purchased from Jacob Bosley of South Town, 9 acres of land in the town of South Town, part of the land set off from Sarah Bolsey, starting at the South Town and Geneseo town line going south then to the Conesus Creek then northerly. Witness: Simon Reed and Garshom Gillet. Recorded 19Feb1811 - Book 15, pages 136.

1810 census - Geneseo NY- Eleazer Gillet, 1 male 26-44, 2 females <10, 1 female 26-44. Next to his brothers Gershom and Wilkes. Next to: John Milliman, James Heath, James Thompson, Benj Clark. Also near Joel and Waitstill Bardwell

1838Sep25 Newspaper - Sheriff's Sale. By virtue of one Execution issued by the Clerk of the County of the Livingston, and to direct and delivered against the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of Elezer Gillet in my bailiwick, I have seized and taken all the right, title and interest of the said Elezer Gillet, of which he was seized on the 19th day of July, 1834, in and to the following described piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the town of Livonia, county of Livingston, state of New York, and bounded and described as follows, to wit being part of the lot divided and set off to Sarah Bosley: Beginning at a stake on the line between South Town [Livonia] and Geneseo, south of Bosley's mill-dam, thence running east four rods in the bank of the pond or Conesus stream; thence running by the said stream or pond for line or bounds, a northerly course, until you come against the first mentioned stake; thence about twelve rods to said stake or corner, containing nine acres of land be the same more or less. All of which I shall sell at public vendue, at the house kept by Mrs. Gillet in the town of Livonia, on the 8th day of November next, at one o'clock, P. M. Dated Geneseo, Sept, 24, 1838. J.W. WENDELL, Late Sheriff.
(The Livingston Register, Geneseo, NY, September 25, 1838, page 3)

~1840 had an accident that resulted in the loss of his left arm.

1853 returned to Steuben County and assisted his son with an addition on his house, in Savona, to live with his legal wife. He returned the following Spring to Indiana to acquire funding from money owed, apparently got sick there and died. His wife was not aware of his second family until applying for widow's pension. She said she had suspensions but never pursued them.

Eleazer married Sylvia Taylor on 30 Aug 1804 in Granville, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Sylvia was born on 24 Jan 1778 in Connecticut; died in 1874 in Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eleazer married Melinda Schroads on 31 May 1845 (Illegitimate) in Hart, Warrick County, Indiana. Melinda was born in ca 1812 in Kentucky; died on 23 Aug 1885 in Boonville, Warrick County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1850 census Altas, Michigan, aged 63, living with her son, Palmer.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210202371/joel-bardwell

Susanna married Joel Bardwell in 1799 in LeRoy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Joel (son of Lieutenant Perez Bardwell and Tabitha Dickinson) was christened on 19 Oct 1779 in Whately, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Nov 1839 in Granger, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]