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Abt 1825 - Abt 1825  (~ 0 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  PELTON was born about 1825 (child of Alexander PELTON and Ann MAYBERRY); died about 1825.

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    • Reference Number: 4239
    • _UID: C866C53549014926BF92A20ED62C67AEF9F8


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alexander PELTON was born on 24 Sep 1791 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME (son of Joel PELTON and Sarah SLOMAN); died on 4 May 1879 in Bath, ME.

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    • Reference Number: 2180
    • _UID: C340C85C44774653B18BACA17A27473E2A2B

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    He was a Sailor. Alexander's mother died when he was quite young and he l ived with a maternal uncle until he was 16 years old, at which time he we nt to sea. In 1809 he sailed to Liverpool, England and continued for so me years in the New York and Liverpool trade. Late in January of 18 13 he shipped on a privateer bound to France, "The Tom", of Baltimore, wi th Captian Wilson of Charlestown, SC. Off the coast of France he was tak en prisoner, about February 25th, by the British Frigate, "Servalent", wi th Sir George Collier commanding. There was a venture on board of $1,0 00 worth of coffee, indigo and nutmeg for trading purposes all of which w as lost and carried into Falmouth, England. From there he was sent to a p rison ship in Plymouth harbor, for two months, with about fourteen hundr ed other prisoners. Thence, as one of four hundred and thirty-eight, to S tapleton, Near Bristol, for about eleven more months, until peace was proc laimed between France and Great Britain, Then to Dartmouth staying unt il peace was proclaimed with the United States, his imprisonment ending Ap ril 7, 1815. He was then put on board the ship, "Ariel", bound for New Yo rk, where they arrived Jun11, thus ending his adventures in the War of 181 2. After marrying at Liverpool, in 1820, at which time he was second ma te of the ship, "Hercules", he made that port his home for five years, sti ll sailing in the New York and Liverpool trade. He then removed to Bat h, ME, and there lived for eight years, still following the sea. his wif e, a good clerk, keeping a grocery and confectionery store. While taki ng his wife with him for a visit to her old home, she died at sea about 18 33.

    Alexander married Ann MAYBERRY on 31 Jul 1820 in Liverpool, Lancs, England. Ann was born in Liverpool, Lancs, England; died about 1833 in At Sea. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ann MAYBERRY was born in Liverpool, Lancs, England; died about 1833 in At Sea.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 4236
    • _UID: DE1AE740D8FA47A1B1C3345597C5F75F884B

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    Married:
    Reference Number:32715

    Children:
    1. 1. PELTON was born about 1825; died about 1825.
    2. James PELTON was born in 1832 in ME.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joel PELTON was born on 5 Nov 1753 in Somerset, Tolland, CT (son of Moses PELTON and Mary (Molly) WHIPPLE); died on 7 Mar 1856 in Madrid, Franklin, ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1113
    • _UID: 687E13C963ED49DB8A9830027118A08F42FE

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    He was a Tanner and a Farmer. Joel served in the military in the Revoluti onary War, 1776. Joel was a soldier and served under Washington in many c ampaigns, Being present at Cornwallis' surrender. He enlisted early and s aw LaFayette and other great men. He was a story teller and drew a milita ry pension. Stayed active all his life and walked to Augustus to recei ve it at 80 years old. After the was he settled in Maine.

    Joel married Sarah SLOMAN about 1782. Sarah (daughter of Simon SLOMAN and Abigail) was born on 17 Jul 1761 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; died in 1791 in ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah SLOMAN was born on 17 Jul 1761 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME (daughter of Simon SLOMAN and Abigail); died in 1791 in ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2172
    • _UID: 6C7CEF01087F4107B99A698747182142ACC0

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    Married:
    Reference Number:17260

    Children:
    1. Thomas PELTON was born in Aug 1773 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; was christened in 1783; died on 5 Nov 1857 in Anson, Somerset, ME.
    2. Sarah PELTON was born in 1781 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; and died.
    3. Joel Jr. PELTON was born in Aug 1783 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; died on 29 Sep 1865 in Montville, ME.
    4. Bridget (Mary) PELTON was born in 1786 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; died on 1 Jan 1837 in ME.
    5. Simon PELTON was born in 1788 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; and died.
    6. 2. Alexander PELTON was born on 24 Sep 1791 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; died on 4 May 1879 in Bath, ME.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Moses PELTON was born in 1728 in Groton, New London, CT (son of Henry B. PELTON and Mary ROSE); died on 16 Apr 1778 in Somers, Tolland, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 555
    • _UID: 5250AD1F6E1D490EA91396FD0932337E8B78

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    Description: Killed by English Navy cannonball while retreating from New Y ork
    He was killed by a British cannon ball while the American Army was retreat ing from New York.

    Moses married Mary (Molly) WHIPPLE in 1750. Mary was born on 23 Jul 1725 in Enfield, Hartford, CT; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary (Molly) WHIPPLE was born on 23 Jul 1725 in Enfield, Hartford, CT; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1111
    • _UID: 3B8B0B394A3F4A0283C28C14A88EDA7549FC

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    Married:
    Reference Number:9583

    Children:
    1. Moses PELTON was born on 27 Jun 1751 in Somers, Tolland, CT; died on 19 Jun 1809 in Somers, Tolland, CT.
    2. 4. Joel PELTON was born on 5 Nov 1753 in Somerset, Tolland, CT; died on 7 Mar 1856 in Madrid, Franklin, ME.
    3. Hannah PELTON was born in 1754; died in 1754.
    4. Mary PELTON was born in 1754; and died.
    5. Hannah PELTON was born in 1755; died in 1817.
    6. Lemuel PELTON was born in 1757; and died.
    7. Elizabeth PELTON was born in 1763; and died.

  3. 10.  Simon SLOMAN was born in 1732; died on 14 Mar 1820 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: EA62648637F149F7AC824DE27CDD7416DEC7

    Simon married Abigail. Abigail died on 10 Aug 1801 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Abigail died on 10 Aug 1801 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 50338C1CB06A4C59AC0B694C0BE873B36F14

    Children:
    1. Margaret SLOMAN was born on 5 Jun 1757 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; died on 15 Jun 1762.
    2. John SLOMAN was born on 30 Jun 1759 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; died in 1783.
    3. 5. Sarah SLOMAN was born on 17 Jul 1761 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; died in 1791 in ME.
    4. Henry SLOMAN was born on 27 May 1765 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; and died.
    5. Josiah SLOMAN was born on 22 Feb 1767 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; and died.
    6. Bridget SLOMAN was born on 15 Oct 1768 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; died on 26 Feb 1785.
    7. Simon SLOMAN was born on 24 Nov 1769 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; and died.
    8. Abigail SLOMAN was born on 8 May 1772 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; and died.
    9. Lydia SLOMAN was born on 13 Feb 1775 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; and died.
    10. Mary SLOMAN was born on 27 Jan 1778 in Woolwich, Lincoln, ME; and died.