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Joseph PELTON

Male 1814 - 1879  (64 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph PELTON was born on 11 Mar 1814 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA (son of Ithamar Jr PELTON and Charlotte STARR); died on 26 Feb 1879 in North Brookfield, Worcester, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1442
    • _UID: 32DD75B9212F4603AD59FC21AA73DF8D82F6
    • Baptism: 9 Sep 1821

    Notes:

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    He was a Manufactuer.

    Baptism:
    Middlefield, Hampshire, MA

    Joseph married Martha K. SHUMWAY on 6 May 1840 in Oxford, Worcester, MA. Martha was born about 1820 in Munson, MA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:22041

    Marriage Banns:
    Templeton, Worchester, MA

    Children:
    1. Ellen Elizabeth PELTON was born on 28 Jan 1842; and died.
    2. Joseph Oscar PELTON was born on 14 May 1845 in Oxford, MA.
    3. Charles Edgar PELTON was born on 11 Jun 1850 in Oxford, MA; died on 26 Mar 1872 in Ludlow, VT.
    4. Frank Edward PELTON was born on 9 Mar 1853 in Oxford, MA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ithamar Jr PELTON was born on 14 Aug 1772 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT (son of Ithamar PELTON and Asenath PRATT); died on 2 Jan 1861 in Litchfield, Medina, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 659
    • _UID: 0F9127135E3F42CB8B9C63F5DBFF9076E312

    Notes:

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    He was a Farmer.

    Ithamar married Charlotte STARR on 7 Jun 1798 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA. Charlotte was born about 1772; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Charlotte STARR was born about 1772; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1433
    • _UID: 1A39249E5BA840089D10071F60F55A3D1FA6

    Notes:

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    She was married previously.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:11409

    Marriage Banns:
    Middlefield, Hampshire, MA

    Children:
    1. Charlotte PELTON was born on 15 Mar 1799 in Middlefield, Hampshire, CT; died on 28 Aug 1834 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT.
    2. Ithamar Pratt PELTON was born on 13 Sep 1800 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died after 1880.
    3. Priscilla PELTON was born on 19 Aug 1802 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died before 1876 in East Hartford, Hartford, CT.
    4. Dexter PELTON was born on 17 Jun 1804 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died on 24 Jun 1855.
    5. Lyman PELTON was born on 5 Apr 1806 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died on 9 Dec 1869 in Alaiedon, Ingham, MI.
    6. Worthington PELTON was born on 28 Jan 1808 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died about 1808.
    7. Sarah PELTON was born on 11 Apr 1810 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; and died.
    8. Worthington PELTON was born on 7 Dec 1811 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; and died.
    9. 1. Joseph PELTON was born on 11 Mar 1814 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died on 26 Feb 1879 in North Brookfield, Worcester, MA.
    10. Trowbridge PELTON was born on 12 Aug 1816 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died after 1878.
    11. Cyprian PELTON was born on 15 Jan 1821 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died on 29 Aug 1877 in Kent, Portage, OH.
    12. Philander PELTON was born on 9 Apr 1823 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died on 18 Feb 1863 in Litchfield, Medina, OH.
    13. Clarissa Ann PELTON was born on 22 Aug 1826 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died in 1856 in Harrisonville, Medina, OH.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Ithamar PELTON was born on 22 Nov 1740 (son of John PELTON and Elizabeth CHAMPION); died on 16 Mar 1826 in Middlefield, Hampshire, CT; was buried about 20 Mar 1826 in Middleford, Hampshire County, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 286
    • _UID: 7649DB606B4D4288BB2781AFCA71682455F9
    • Alt. Birth: 22 Nov 1740
    • Alt. Death: 16 Mar 1826; Alt. Death

    Notes:

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    He was a Mechanic and a Builder. He served in the Military 1776.[3108553. ged]

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    Ref: DAR Patriot Index, Centennial Edition, Part III (pages 2269-2270), Wa shing 1990.
    Ithamar, CT, b. November 22, 1740 CT, d. March 16, 1826 MA, married (1) As enath Pratt, was a Private

    Ithamar was a fine mechanic and famous builder of his time. It is said th at me may have built 13 churches, including the Congregational church of E ssex, CT. He and his brother, Nathan, served in the "French War" under Ge n. Amherst. He may have also served in the war of the revolution as he w as at the burning of New London, CT.

    The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volu me 28 page 234:

    Mrs. Martha Pelton Hatfield.
    DAR ID Number: 27639
    Born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
    Wife of Charles Hatfield.
    Descendant of Ithamar Pelton, of Connecticut.
    Daughter of Alonzo Pelton (1816-91) and Emeline Adelia Tainter, his wif
    Granddaughter of Ezra Pelton (1767-1838) and Chloe Wright, his wife.
    Gr.-granddaughter of Ithamar Pelton and Asenath Pratt, his wife.
    Ithamar Pelton, (1740-1826), was a minute man at the Lexington Alarm
    from Chatham. He was born in Saybrook, Conn.

    Military:
    Revoluntionary War

    Occupation:
    builder

    Alt. Birth:
    Saybrook Twp, Middelsex County, CT

    Alt. Death:
    Middleford, Hampshire County, MA

    Ithamar married Asenath PRATT in 1764. Asenath was born in 1743 in Middletown, Middlesex, CT; died on 22 Mar 1825 in Middlefield, Hampshire, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Asenath PRATT was born in 1743 in Middletown, Middlesex, CT; died on 22 Mar 1825 in Middlefield, Hampshire, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 655
    • _UID: 89DACDB1073D4C8CAE7CEE2221B72C27629A

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:5974

    Children:
    1. Tabor PELTON was born on 8 May 1765 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT; died on 26 Nov 1826 in Perrysburg, Cattaraugus, NY.
    2. Ezra PELTON was born on 21 Aug 1767 in Chatham, CT; died in Dec 1838 in Middlefield, Hampshire, CT.
    3. Anna PELTON was born on 4 Apr 1770 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; and died.
    4. 2. Ithamar Jr PELTON was born on 14 Aug 1772 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT; died on 2 Jan 1861 in Litchfield, Medina, OH.
    5. Asahel PELTON was born on 3 Aug 1774 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT; died on 27 Mar 1857 in Austerlitz, Columbia, NY.
    6. Hezekiah PELTON was born on 21 Feb 1777 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT; died on 12 Feb 1853 in Franklin, Delaware, NY; was buried in Feb 1853 in North Walton, Delaware, NY.
    7. Joel PELTON was born on 19 Aug 1779 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT; died on 20 Mar 1865 in Coeymans Hollow, Albany, NY.
    8. John PELTON was born on 3 Jul 1782; died on 7 Jun 1794.
    9. Cyprian PELTON was born on 31 Dec 1785 in Middlefield, Hampshire, MA; died on 16 May 1821 in Utica, Oneida, NY.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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. 9.  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. 4. 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. 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.