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Alfred PELTON

Male 1804 - 1871  (67 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alfred PELTON was born on 15 Apr 1804 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT (son of James PELTON and Lois STEVENS); died on 17 May 1871 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT; was buried in May 1871 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1606
    • _UID: D17EFC2A67154918A8AF1580711EC2A23114

    Notes:

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    Description: Conflicting evidence states he was born 16 Apr 1805.
    He was a Sea Captian.

    Alfred married Hetty A. WILCOX in 1826 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT. Hetty was born about 1805 in CT; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:24884

    Children:
    1. Lois M. PELTON was born in 1827 in Killingworth, Essex, CT; and died.
    2. Ellsworth PELTON was born in 1829 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; died in 1829 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT.
    3. Ellsworth W. PELTON was born in 1832 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; died in 1875.
    4. Elizabeth M. PELTON was born in 1835 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; died in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.
    5. Hettie Anna PELTON was born in 1840 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    6. Alfred Clark PELTON was born on 14 Mar 1846 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; died on 13 May 1915 in New London, New London, CT.
    7. Grace Irene PELTON was born in 1848 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; and died.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James PELTON was born on 30 Oct 1777 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT (son of James PELTON and Ruth JOHNSON); died on 27 Jul 1851 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 700
    • _UID: 854E28E5303A45E5993BE3DF02B13547390E

    Notes:

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    He was a Farmer, Shipbuilder and a Sailor. " James showed the family tra it - mechanical ability - by building his own wagon at Essex, VT even to t he casting of lead boxes for the wheels. This wagon he drove down to C T, on his return with his family. On arrival he offered himself as a ship -carpenter but was rejected for alleged want of experience. He at once bo ught a large boat, cut her in two and lengthened her. Seeing the quali ty of his work the shipbuilder, who had refused him employment, offered h im a place in his yard at good wages. This offer he refused, and riggi ng up his boat he put to sea in it, his own master."

    James married Lois STEVENS in Nov 1799 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT. Lois was born on 14 Jan 1781 in Madison, New Haven, CT; died on 12 Apr 1860 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Lois STEVENS was born on 14 Jan 1781 in Madison, New Haven, CT; died on 12 Apr 1860 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1604
    • _UID: 48F442E57F324BB89161E457768B41AB3169

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:12109

    Children:
    1. Philander PELTON was born on 1 Jul 1802 in Chittenden Co., VT; died on 1 Mar 1878 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.
    2. 1. Alfred PELTON was born on 15 Apr 1804 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died on 17 May 1871 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT; was buried in May 1871 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.
    3. Capt. James PELTON was born on 26 Jul 1809 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    4. Asa S. PELTON was born on 29 Jul 1816 in Killingworth, Essex, CT; died on 22 Feb 1886 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.
    5. William Nelson PELTON was born on 6 Sep 1825 in Killingworth, Essex, CT; died on 23 Jun 1883 in New London, New London, CT.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James PELTON was born on 3 Apr 1741 in Middletown, Middlesex, CT (son of James PELTON and Elizabeth BURR); died in Aug 1808 in Hartford, NY.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 295
    • _UID: DDB4D0A332E14C719DB660BA4B1F2B0CE2A6

    Notes:

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    He was a Farmer.

    James married Ruth JOHNSON on 19 Nov 1767 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT. Ruth was born on 16 Sep 1744 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died in 1829 in VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Ruth JOHNSON was born on 16 Sep 1744 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died in 1829 in VT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 695
    • _UID: 8BB8504F5B624A0595419A496A3DDB012AF4

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:6131

    Children:
    1. Anna PELTON was born in 1768 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    2. Josiah PELTON was born on 3 Aug 1770 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died on 12 Aug 1819.
    3. Sally PELTON was born in 1772 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    4. Samuel PELTON was born in 1775 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died on 27 Apr 1854 in Centreville, Allegany, NY; was buried in Apr 1854 in Centreville, Allegany, NY.
    5. 2. James PELTON was born on 30 Oct 1777 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died on 27 Jul 1851 in Clinton, Middlesex, CT.
    6. Ruth PELTON was born in 1779 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    7. Johnson PELTON was born on 30 Nov 1782 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died on 13 Oct 1825 in Genoa, Delaware, OH.
    8. Jemima PELTON was born in 1784 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James PELTON was born on 21 Jul 1710 in Canterbury, Windham, Conn. (son of John B. PELTON and Jemima JOHNSON); died on 29 Dec 1786 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; was buried in 1794.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 143
    • _UID: 02EEBF0AF70C48A6B33DBF5319A1EBA7F8E4
    • Alt. Birth: 21 Jul 1710; Alt. Birth
    • Alt. Birth: 21 Jul 1710; Alt. Birth
    • Alt. Death: 29 Dec 1786; Alt. Death
    • Alt. Death: 29 Dec 1786; Alt. Death
    • Alt. Death: 1794; Alt. Death

    Notes:

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    He was a Farmer. Once his corn fan was lent and when he wanted it he clim bed on a roof and called, "Bring home my corn fan." A neighbor a mile aw ay brought it back.[3108553.ged]

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    Another source gives James' death as in 1794.

    Ref: DAR Patriot Index, Centennial Edition, Part III (pages 2269-2270), Wa shing 1990.
    James, CT, b. July 21, 1710 CT, d.1794, CT, married Elizabeth Burr, was li sted as PS (Patriotic Service)

    Occupation:
    Farmer

    Alt. Birth:
    Canterbury Twp, Windham County, CT

    Alt. Birth:
    Chaterbury, Windham, Connecticut

    Alt. Death:
    Haddam, Middlesex County, CT

    Alt. Death:
    Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut

    Alt. Death:
    Haddam, Middlesex County, CT

    James married Elizabeth BURR on Yes, date unknown. Elizabeth was born on 23 Apr 1719 in Middletown, Middlesex, CT; died about 1798 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; was buried in 1945 in Watervliet, Berrien, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth BURR was born on 23 Apr 1719 in Middletown, Middlesex, CT; died about 1798 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; was buried in 1945 in Watervliet, Berrien, MI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 293
    • _UID: 71AEB87ADB334DE4B88B04B1DCF3D937674B

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:3803

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth PELTON was born on 5 Aug 1738 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died about 1830 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT.
    2. 4. James PELTON was born on 3 Apr 1741 in Middletown, Middlesex, CT; died in Aug 1808 in Hartford, NY.
    3. John PELTON was born in 1745 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died on 12 Aug 1803 in Hartford, Washington, NY.
    4. Lucy PELTON was born in 1750 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    5. Benjamin PELTON was born in 1753 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died on 25 Aug 1821 in Portland, Middlesex, CT.
    6. Sarah PELTON was born on 22 Feb 1755 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died on 22 Jan 1853 in Turkey Hill, Haddam Conn..
    7. Phineas PELTON was born in 1758 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; died on 17 Jan 1850 in South Gower, Grenville, ON.
    8. Martha PELTON was born about 1761 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    9. Abigail PELTON was born in 1762 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; and died.
    10. Jemima PELTON was born about 1763 in Haddam, Middlesex, CT; and died.