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Harvey PELTON

Male 1790 - 1838  (48 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Harvey PELTON was born on 20 Mar 1790 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT (son of Josiah PELTON and Mary GRISWOLD); died on 10 May 1838 in Russell, Geauga, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 674
    • _UID: DA3C2041F88C44A8A1FF96CDC4246A7CB8B7

    Notes:

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    He was a Farmer.

    Harvey married Mary BAILEY on 24 Oct 1816 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH. Mary was born about 1790 in CT; died on 22 Jul 1859 in Cascade, Sheboygan, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:11746

    Children:
    1. Seth PELTON was born on 26 Feb 1818 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died after 1892.
    2. Alvin PELTON was born on 1 Dec 1819 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died in OH.
    3. Russell PELTON was born on 20 Jan 1822 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died on 6 Aug 1894 in WI; was buried in Aug 1894.
    4. Miranda PELTON was born on 20 Aug 1824 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died in MN.
    5. Mary B. PELTON was born on 3 Nov 1826 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died in MN.
    6. Samuel Newell PELTON was born on 5 Jul 1829 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died on 20 Feb 1928; was buried on 20 May 1929 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
    7. Abigail Elizabeth PELTON was born on 25 Jul 1832 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died on 25 Aug 1865 in MI.
    8. Martha Eliza PELTON was born on 2 Sep 1835 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died in MO.
    9. Lydia Ann PELTON was born on 11 Jul 1838 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died on 2 Oct 1858 in Cascade, Sheboygan, WI; was buried in Oct 1858 in Sheboygan City, Wiwildwood Cemetary.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Josiah PELTON was born on 15 Aug 1745 in Saybrook, Essex, CT (son of John PELTON and Elizabeth CHAMPION); died on 3 Sep 1818 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; was buried in Sep 1818 in Gustavus Twp, Trumbull County, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 288
    • _UID: F73CE9A5383F4E6585BC9E32FC2D45BA24B6
    • Alt. Birth: 15 Aug 1745; Alt. Birth
    • Alt. Death: 3 Sep 1818; Alt. Death

    Notes:

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    He was a Farmer and a Ships Carpenter.
    Story, as related in the Trumbull and Mahoning counties History: "The fir st wedding in the township occurred about 1802 under rather singular circu mstances. According to Trumbull and Mahoning Counties, OH, History, Hen ry Stroes, in August, 1800, became sole owner of the Gustavus townshi p. He transferred, in 1802. to Josiah Pelton five thousand on hundred a nd ninety-eight and one-fourth acres for $6,382.25. This was the first de ed executed by Stores after he became sole owner of the township.
    "Sons Elias and Jesse went to Ohio late spring of 1800, built a log hou se and stayed until fall. Eials returned to Vermont and Jesse stayed in O hio. the first white man to do so. In March 1801, Elias, his wife and in fant daughter Zilpha, left Vermont for Ohio going down the Connecticut riv er to New Haven, CT, then by vessel to New York then to Philadelphia. Fr om there they took a six horse wagon to Pittsburgh, a boat down the Oh io to Veaver and up the Beaver river to Sharon, Pennsylvania. From the re they took ox teams to Gustavus, Ohio, arriving in May. The trip took s ix weeks from Vermont and they were the first white family. In 1802, fath er Josiah and family removed to Gustavus being the second white famil y. In the autumn Jesse, Third son of Josiah married to become the third f amily."

    Alt. Birth:
    Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT

    Alt. Death:
    Gustavus Twp, Trumbull County, OH

    Josiah married Mary GRISWOLD on 10 Dec 1767 in CT. Mary was born about 1747 in East Guilford, CT; died on 7 Mar 1811 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary GRISWOLD was born about 1747 in East Guilford, CT; died on 7 Mar 1811 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 665
    • _UID: 89A7AC17DE544433A103C1B3BD837B5ECD56

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:5999

    Children:
    1. Ithamar PELTON was born on 26 Oct 1769 in Killingworth, Essex, CT; died on 16 Mar 1832 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH.
    2. Lydia PELTON was born on 7 Mar 1772 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; died on 12 Dec 1861; was buried in Dec 1861 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH.
    3. Elias PELTON was born on 3 Feb 1774 in Killingworth, Essex, CT; died on 4 Feb 1823 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH.
    4. Zilpha PELTON was born on 23 Feb 1776 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    5. Jesse PELTON was born on 7 Jun 1778 in Killingworth, Essex, CT; died on 1 Oct 1862 in South Shenango, Crawford, PA.
    6. Zenas PELTON was born on 15 Feb 1780 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; died on 8 Nov 1871 in Lawton, Van Buren, MI.
    7. Julius PELTON was born on 4 May 1786 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; died on 12 Jun 1862 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH.
    8. 1. Harvey PELTON was born on 20 Mar 1790 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; died on 10 May 1838 in Russell, Geauga, OH.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John PELTON was born on 29 Feb 1708 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn. (son of John B. PELTON and Jemima JOHNSON); died on 29 Jan 1786 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; was buried about 3 Feb 1786 in Riverview Cemetery, Essex, Middlesex County, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth
    • Reference Number: FVDD-D6
    • _UID: 96D2CB11C8F04C0790047B6A95DB4BFA7D91
    • Alt. Death: 29 Jan 1786; Alt. Death

    Notes:

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    John was buried near his father, in the old burying ground at Essex, Conn ., where the head stone still stands (in 1892) bearing the following inscr iption:

    "In Memory of
    Mr. John Pelton who died
    Jan. 29th, 1786
    In his 81st year."

    Interment.net listing of burials has his father, Pelton, John, d. 15 Jul 1 735, 52 yrs, as being buried in Riverview Cemetery, Essex, Middlesex Count y, Connecticut

    Alt. Birth:
    Canterbury, Windham County, CT

    Religion:
    Protestant

    Alt. Death:
    Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT

    John married Elizabeth CHAMPION on 9 Dec 1731 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT. Elizabeth was born on 15 Mar 1710 in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died on 5 Dec 1755 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth CHAMPION was born on 15 Mar 1710 in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died on 5 Dec 1755 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 270
    • _UID: B5CB9F0B4FC24804B438F3C8973FF107FC38
    • Alt. Birth: 15 Mar 1708; Alt. Birth
    • Alt. Death: 15 Jul 1755; Alt. Death
    • Alt. Death: 5 Dec 1755; Alt. Death

    Notes:

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    Description: Conflicting evidence states she died 15 Jul 1755.[3108553.ged ]

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    Elizabeth's death may have been 5 DEC 1755 in Saybrook (Middlesex) Connect icut.

    Alt. Birth:
    Lyme, New London County, CT

    Alt. Death:
    Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT

    Alt. Death:
    Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:3768

    Alt. Marriage:
    Saybrook Manor, Middlesex County, CT

    Children:
    1. PELTON was born on 15 Sep 1732 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; died on 15 Sep 1732 in Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT; was buried in Sep 1732 in Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT.
    2. Elizabeth PELTON was born on 7 Oct 1734 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; died on 2 Feb 1750 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; was buried in Feb 1748 in Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT.
    3. John Jr PELTON was born on 27 Nov 1735; died on 17 Apr 1819 in Chatham, Middlesex Co, CT; was buried in Apr 1819 in Chatham, Middelsex County, CT.
    4. Nathan PELTON was born on 2 May 1738; died on 16 May 1813 in Windsor, Hartford, CT; was buried in May 1813 in Town Street Cemetery, Windsor, Hartford County, CT.
    5. Ithamar PELTON was born on 22 Nov 1740; died on 16 Mar 1826 in Middlefield, Hampshire, CT; was buried about 20 Mar 1826 in Middleford, Hampshire County, MA.
    6. Lucy PELTON was born on 5 Mar 1742 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; died on 2 May 1748 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; was buried in May 1748 in Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT.
    7. 2. Josiah PELTON was born on 15 Aug 1745 in Saybrook, Essex, CT; died on 3 Sep 1818 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; was buried in Sep 1818 in Gustavus Twp, Trumbull County, OH.
    8. Elizabeth PELTON was born on 26 Feb 1747 in Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT; and died.
    9. William PELTON was born on 2 Dec 1747 in Saybrook, Essex, CT; died on 25 May 1825 in Pultney, Steuben, NY.
    10. Lucy PELTON was born on 11 Sep 1752 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    11. Lucy PELTON was born on 2 Jan 1755 in Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT; and died.
    12. Sarah PELTON was born on 2 Jan 1755 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; died in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; was buried in Saybrook Twp, Middlesex County, CT.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John B. PELTON was born on 9 Jan 1682 in Dorchester, MA; was christened on 14 Dec 1682 in Dorchester, MA (son of Senator Samuel PELTON and Mary SMITH, son of Senator Samuel PELTON and Mary SMITH); died on 15 Jul 1735 in Essex, Middlesex, CT; was buried on 15 Jul 1735 in Essex, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 57
    • _UID: 1008D168693C4174865276C03C66B3717F37
    • Alt. Birth: 9 Jan 1680; Alt. Birth
    • Alt. Christening: 14 Dec 1682; Alt. Christening
    • Alt. Death: 15 Jul 1735; Alt. Death
    • Alt. Burial: Abt 20 Jul 1735; Alt. Burial

    Notes:

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    He worked as a Carpenter/Joiner.[3108553.ged]

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    He bought and sold much land as recorded in the "History of Windham Co. Co nn." In order to repossess lands claimed by Captain Jonathan Belche r, he met at the house with the sheriff and others. On their arrival, Jab ez Utter being absent (his wife and their children being in possession)- J ohn Pelton, John Chandler and Edward Morris placed poles against the hous e, up which they climbed to the roof and then down through the chimney, a nd opened the door. He owned land in Saybrook and Middletown; -- di ed in 1735. He died in the midst of a very active life and in mature vig or of his mental powers. He was a carpenter/joiner.

    ---The Last Will and testament of John Pelton of Middletown, Connecticut-- -

    Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records
    (Hartford District),
    Charles W. Mainwaring,
    Hartford, 1902,
    Vol 3, p 186:
    August 20, 1735: Inventory of ?225-11-06 was taken by Nathaniel Nichols a nd John Penfield

    I, John Pelton of Middletown, do make this my last will and testament:
    I give to my wife Jemima all my household goods, to be her estate foreve r. I also give to her the use of 1/2 of my house in Middletown, and the u se of 1/3 part of my 400 acre farm called the School lott, during the ti me she continues my relict and widow.
    I give to my eldest son, John, besides what I have advanced towards his se ttlement, my ?50 in Potopogue Quarter in Saybrook, together with the divis ions and allotments of land that have been laid out thereupon and have n ot been to me conveyed, and also that shall hereafter be laid out upon s d. right or belonging thereto.
    To my son James (besides what I have already given him) I give him 5 shill ings. And upon condition tht my son James shall discharge my executors fr om all claims and demands which he may pretend to have against my estat e, and as he ought to do, shall resign up his claims and interests in t ow yoke of my oxen (which I heretofore mortgaged to him) unto my executo rs that the sd. oxen may by them be disposed of as in this my will I sha ll order then my will is that he shall have ?40 paid to him, as I shall he reafter direct, within four years after my decease.
    To my two sons, Phineas and Johnson, I give the 1/2 of my avovesd. 400 acr es called the School lott, together with 1/2 of my dwelling house there on standing, to them, their heirs and assigns forever, on condition that t hey pay out such legacies as I shall hereafter order.
    To my other two sons, Joseph and Josiah, and to my daughter Mary, I give t he other half of my sd. 400 acres, to be between them three equally divide d, to be to them, their heirs and assigns forever, upon condition that th ey pay out such legacies as I shall hereafter order.
    I give to my daughter Jemima ?20. To my other three daughters, Sarah, Eliz abeth and Keturah, I give to each of them ?20. To my four sons, Phineas, J ohnson, Joseph and Josiah, I give and bequeath all my cattle, husbandry to ols and utensils, to be equally divided between them. I give and bequea th my 200 acres of land in Middletown, which I bought of Mr. Woodwar d, to my executors hereafter named, to be by them sold for the payme nt of my debts and for no other purpose. My wife Jemima and my son Phine as PELTON to be executors.

    Signed: John [X] Pelton
    Witnesses: Hez. Buckingham, Solomon Wheat, Samuel Williams


    Court Record, Page 32 -- 2 September, 1735: Will proven.

    Page 6 (Vol XV):

    March 1, 1746: Joseph Pelton of Middletown, one of the heirs to the esta te of John Pelton, moves this Court that freeholders may be appointed to d ivide one certain piece of land lying in Middletown, containing about 4 00 acres, and is on the east side of the Great River, being one of the lo ng lotts, so called, the executors neglecting and refuseing to divide t he same. Whereupon this Court appoint Joseph Frary, William Rockwell and S amuel Wadsworth, of Middletown, to make division and partition of sd. la nd according to the last will and testament of the sd. deceased to the hei rs, and make return of their doings to this Court.

    "A Digest of Early Connecticut Probate Records: Hartford District"; compil ed by Charles William Manwaring; III:186; R. S. Peck & Company, Printer s; Hartford, Connecticut; 1904 (974.6 CT/Probate SCGS) (Gen 974.6 M295 19 04 LAPL)

    Interment.net listing of burials has Pelton, John, d. 15 Jul 1735, 52 yr s, as being buried in Riverview Cemetery, Essex, Middlesex County, Connect icut
    Other sources give his burial as in Old Burying Ground, Essex, Middlesex C ounty, Connecticut

    Alt. Birth:
    Dorchester, Suffolk County, MA

    Alt. Christening:
    Dorchester, Suffolk County, MA

    Alt. Death:
    Essex, Middlesex County, CT

    Alt. Burial:
    Riverview Cemetery, Essex, Middlesex County, CT

    John married Jemima JOHNSON on 4 Feb 1703 in Medford, Norfolk County, MA. Jemima (daughter of Returne JOHNSON and Mary JOHNSON) was born on 1 Jan 1678 in Andover, Essex, MA; was christened on 16 Sep 1683 in Medfield, Norfolk Co., MA; died on 4 Mar 1754 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA; was buried in Mar 1754 in Portland, Middlesex, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Jemima JOHNSON was born on 1 Jan 1678 in Andover, Essex, MA; was christened on 16 Sep 1683 in Medfield, Norfolk Co., MA (daughter of Returne JOHNSON and Mary JOHNSON); died on 4 Mar 1754 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA; was buried in Mar 1754 in Portland, Middlesex, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 3LWV-PB
    • _UID: 9968E56CC0844E0090D03F4378B724B7D05F
    • Alt. Birth: 1 Jan 1676; Alt. Birth
    • Alt. Birth: 16 Sep 1683; Alt. Birth
    • Alt. Death: 15 Jul 1735; Alt. Death
    • Alt. Death: 4 Mar 1754; Alt. Death

    Notes:

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    One source of information states that Jemima is the daughter of THOMAS JO HNSON and MARY HOLT.

    One source (Joyce Pelton Bowley) gives her birth date and place of bir th as September 16, 1683 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA.

    One source (Joyce Pelton Bowley) gives her death date and place of dea th as July 15, 1735 in Middletown, Middlesex County, CT

    Alt. Birth:
    Andover, Essex County, MA

    Alt. Birth:
    Medfield, Norfolk County, MA

    Alt. Death:
    Middletown, Middlesex County, CT

    Alt. Death:
    Watertown, Middlesex County, MA

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:2720

    Children:
    1. Mary PELTON was born on 21 Oct 1706 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn.; died on 12 Dec 1740 in Canterbury, Windham, CT; was buried about 15 Dec 1742.
    2. 4. John PELTON was born on 29 Feb 1708 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn.; died on 29 Jan 1786 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT; was buried about 3 Feb 1786 in Riverview Cemetery, Essex, Middlesex County, CT.
    3. James PELTON was born on 21 Jul 1710 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn.; died on 29 Dec 1786 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; was buried in 1794.
    4. Phineas PELTON was born in 1712 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn; died on 24 May 1799 in Chatham, CT; was buried in Chatham, CT.
    5. Johnson PELTON was born in 1714 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn.; was christened on 18 Apr 1736 in Chatham, Middlesex Co, CT; died on 13 Dec 1804 in Portland, Middlesex, CT; was buried in Dec 1804 in Chatham, Middlesex Co, CT.
    6. Josiah PELTON was born in 1714 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn.; died on 2 Feb 1792 in Chatham, Middlesex Co, CT.
    7. Jemima PELTON was born in 1715 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn.; died in 1747 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT.
    8. Sarah PELTON was born in 1717 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn.; died on 20 Sep 1745 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT.
    9. Keturah PELTON was born in 1720 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn.; and died.
    10. Ketursh PELTON was born about 1721 in Middlefield, Middlesex County, MA; and died.
    11. Joseph PELTON was born on 15 Apr 1722 in Lyme, CT; died on 31 Dec 1804 in Portland, Middlesex, CT.
    12. Elizabeth PELTON was born in 1724 in Canterbury, Windham, CT; died on 13 Dec 1771.