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William Knowlton, Jr.
1. William Knowlton, Jr. died on 17 Jul 1655. William married Elizabeth Ann in 1638. Elizabeth was born in 1622; died in 1688 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Benjmain Knowlton
was born in 1649 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Aug 1690 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 2. Benjmain Knowlton
Generation: 2
2. Benjmain Knowlton
(1.William1) was born in 1649 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Aug 1690 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Notes:
Benjamin fought in King Philip's War, stationed at the Springfield Garrison, and married Hannah Merrick about 2 months after his tour was up. Since they ended up in Springfield, some distance from Ipswich, one could infer that they met when he was away on military duty-- but she was from Newbury, also in Essex County, and that's where they were married in 1676. He must've seen an opportunity for westward migration, returned to marry and gather up his belongings, and settle on more undeveloped ground. He took the Freeman oath in Springfield in 1678 and was given a land grant in 1684.
Benjmain married Hannah Merrick in 1676. Hannah (daughter of Thomas Merrick and Sarah Stebbins) was born on 10 Feb 1649 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Mary Knowlton
was born on 17 Sep 1677 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Jan 1708 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 3. Mary Knowlton
Generation: 3
3. Mary Knowlton
(2.Benjmain2, 1.William1) was born on 17 Sep 1677 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Jan 1708 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Mary married Increase Sikes, Jr. in 1697. Increase (son of Increase Sikes and Abigail Fowler) was born on 1 Jan 1674 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Sep 1750 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Benjamin Sikes
was born on 18 Aug 1704 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1781 in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Benjamin Sikes Cemetery, Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 4. Benjamin Sikes
Generation: 4
4. Benjamin Sikes
(3.Mary3, 2.Benjmain2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Aug 1704 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1781 in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Benjamin Sikes Cemetery, Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Family/Spouse: Hannah Chapin. Hannah (daughter of Deacon Benjamin Chapin and Hannah Colton) was born on 3 Oct 1706 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Apr 1790 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Benjamin Sikes Cemetery, Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Euince Sikes
was born on 19 Aug 1733 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Sep 1820 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Chicopee Street Burying Ground, Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 5. Euince Sikes
Generation: 5
5. Euince Sikes
(4.Benjamin4, 3.Mary3, 2.Benjmain2, 1.William1) was born on 19 Aug 1733 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Sep 1820 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Chicopee Street Burying Ground, Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Euince married Abraham Van Horn on 17 Feb 1749 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Abraham (son of Barent Van Horn and Sarah Smith) was born on 2 Oct 1728 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Oct 1806 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried in Chicopee Street Burying Ground, Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Luther Van Horn
was born on 4 May 1758 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Oct 1796 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- 6. Luther Van Horn
Generation: 6
6. Luther Van Horn
(5.Euince5, 4.Benjamin4, 3.Mary3, 2.Benjmain2, 1.William1) was born on 4 May 1758 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Oct 1796 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Luther married Lucy Wright in 1784. Lucy (daughter of George Wright and Jennett Ewing) was born on 19 Sep 1765 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died in Jan 1850 in Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Euradica Van Horn
was born on 11 Feb 1792 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Sep 1879 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York.
- 7. Euradica Van Horn
Generation: 7
7. Euradica Van Horn
(6.Luther6, 5.Euince5, 4.Benjamin4, 3.Mary3, 2.Benjmain2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Feb 1792 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Sep 1879 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York. Euradica married Samuel Davis on 2 May 1813 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Samuel (son of Lemuel Davis and Abigail Fuller) was born on 6 Jul 1790 in Stafford, Tolland County, Connecticut; died about 1875 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Amasa Davis
was born in 1824 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Feb 1884 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Old Avoca Village Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York.
- 8. Amasa Davis
Generation: 8
8. Amasa Davis
(7.Euradica7, 6.Luther6, 5.Euince5, 4.Benjamin4, 3.Mary3, 2.Benjmain2, 1.William1) was born in 1824 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Feb 1884 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Old Avoca Village Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105320530/amasa-davisFamily/Spouse: Louisa House. Louisa was born in 1832 in Herkimer County, New York; died on 4 Apr 1867 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Old Avoca Village Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. John W. Davis
was born on 22 Dec 1853 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 21 Sep 1931 in Cohocton, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nondaga Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. - 10. Anna Belle Davis
was born on 16 Jul 1854 in Bloomerville, Steuben County, New York; died on 17 Jul 1930 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York. - 11. Betsy Sophia Davis
was born on 28 Oct 1855 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 5 Apr 1936 in Kanona, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nondaga Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. - 12. Josephine Davis
was born in 1857 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Nov 1858 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Old Avoca Village Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York. - 13. Norman Davis
was born in 1858 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 14 Dec 1874 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Old Avoca Village Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York. - 14. William H. Davis
was born about 1863 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 14 Apr 1868 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Old Avoca Village Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York.
- 9. John W. Davis
