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Descendants of Lt. Andrew Newcomb
First Generation
1. Lt. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1640 (3) and died between 20 Aug
1706 and 22 Oct 1708 in Edgartown MA.(3)
Death Notes: Mr. Newcomb appears to have died ithout making a will, and no
inventory or settlement of his estate has been found upon record.
Research Notes: Although John Bearse Newcomb considered Lt. Andrew to be the
son of Capt. Andrew, many modern researchers refute this claim. As far as I
know, there is no demonstrable connection between the two men.
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Andrew Newcomb was residing at the Isles of
Shoals as early as July 1666, as at this date he attended a meeting at
the Isles of Shoals, near Portsmouth, N.H., of several merchants and
men engaged in the fisheries, for the purpose of fixing the price of
fish.
In a case brought by Richard Endell of the Isles of Shoals against
Jonathan Wade of Ipswich in March 1672, for fish and oil delivered to
Wade for several years, the case turned on the price of fish in 1666;
and to this Mr. Newcomb made affidavit, which is now on file among the
court papers at Salem, Mass.
The earliest record found of Andrew Newcomb's purchase of land in this
country is upon deeds at Alfred, York Co., Maine, Vol. 2, page 162,
date 20 Apr. 1669, from which it appears that Daniel Moore of
Portsmouth, blacksmith, for £58, sold Andrew Newcomb of Kittery, York
Co., Me., fisherman, a dwelling-house in Kittery, near Thomas Spinney's
and formerly in the tenure and occupation of James Emberry (Emery),
also six acres of land adjoining the house at Emberry's (Emery's)
Point. The house and land, as above, "next to the land of Spinney's of
Kittery side," were sold 7 July 1674 to John Cutt of Portsmouth, who
bequeathed them, 1698, to his son Nathaniel; and Nathaniel, again, in
1743, to his son, Nathaniel. This place in Kittery is on the southeast
side of the mouth of Spinney Creek, and bounded westerly by the
Piscataqua River, about half a mile from the city of Portsmouth and
owned and occupied by Miss Sally Carter in 1874. He also appears to
have owned other land at Kittery, record of purchase not found.
York Deeds at Alfred, York Co., Me., 3/123-4 - "William Hearle and wife
Beaton of Portsmouth, for valuable sum of money and goods, sell John
Fernald of Kittery, Shoemaker, all that parcel of land which was
formerly in possession of Andrew Newcomb, lying in Kittery near unto
and butting upon the Broad Cove commonly called Spinny's Cove,
containing 20 acres, being 40 rods broad butting upon said Cover and
having the land of Christian Ramix (Remich) on the South side, and the
land of John Saward on the North side, and so runs 80 rods east into
the woods: which said land was sold by William Hilton unto the said
Andrew Newcomb." Deed acknowledged 1 Feb. 1680 and recorded 26 Apr.
1683.
Mr. Newcomb held the office of constable and was living at the Shoals
or in Kittery in 1671.
The name of his wife, Sarah, whom he married about 1661, has been found
but once upon record. From deeds at Exeter, N.H., Vol. 3, p. 80, it
appears that "Andrew Newcombe, of Hogg Island on the Ile of Sholes,"
fisherman, for £52 in merchantable fish, sold Henry Platts, of same
place, with consent of his wife Sarah, house on Hog Island (not
described) 19 July 1673, in the 25th year of Charles the Second, deed
recorded 21 July 1673. From the foregoing it would seem that Mr.
Newcomb had previously lived upon Hog Island and after the purchase of
his house in Kittery he removed his family to the mainland.
At the time of his residence upon the Shoals they were places of
resort, and the Church, Court House and principal Ordinary being
located upon Smutty Nose or Church Island, together with the fishing
industry, in which Mr. Newcomb was engaged, caused the islands to be
preferred for residences until later, when the mainland became more
thickly settled.
Mr. Newcomb removed from Kittery and Isles of Shoals in the year 1674
or early in 1675. From the foregoing it will be seen that after the
decision of the Court at Wells (7 July 1674) he turned over to John
Cutt his house and land in Kittery ad, his wife having died previously,
he took his seven young and motherless children to amore favorable
locality, for it is possible that the Indians had become troublesome in
that locality, as King Philip's war broke out in Jun 1675, and this may
have influenced him in his removal. He settled at Edgartown, on the
Island of Martha's Vineyard, the same year, where he became a
proprietor and at various times received shares in the divisions of
lands in that town and where he and his wife both died.
That Mr. Newcomb was one of the prominent citizens of Martha's Vineyard
is shown by the fact that he was juror at quarter court at Eastham 25
Sept. 1677 and 28 Dec. 1680; foreman of grand jury Sept. 1681, June
1700 and 1703, and 7 Mar. 1704; constable in 1681; was chosen 25 Nov.
1685, with two others, "to make the governors rate of three half penny
upon the pound"; tithing-man 10 May 1693; select-man 1693-4; and
overseer 16 Mar. 1693-4. His name appears many times upon record as
witness to deeds, etc. Upon the records of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., he
is in nearly every case called "Mr." a title then conferring more honor
and distinction and doubtless commanding higher respect than that of
"Hon." at the present day. There are reasons for believing that he was
a merchant several and perhaps many years. On the 18th Feb. 1683 he
paid Nathaniel Fryer £3: 11s. in feathers.
Maj. Wait Winthrop in a letter to Gov. Phips, no date but received 21
Oct. 1692, mentions "Mr. Newcomb"; and in a letter Simon Athern to the
Governor and Council Oct. 1692 says: "being sensable of much troble on
marthas vineyard for want of dew settlement of the affairs of that
Iland And Considering the present state of persons and things there I
humbly shew that if Mr. Andrew Newcomb be made Cheefe Justice And Mr.
Joseph Norton & Mr. James Allen Justices there who are reputed welthy
and having such influence in the people there, will be most Reddy way
to settle your government there."
Mr. Newcomb's first purchase of land on Martha's Vineyard was made 13
Feb. 1677, of John Daggett, for £25, 10 acresland, "according to the
bounds thereat as it was layed out, unto John Freeman, Blacksmith, and
to him granted by the said town; as likewise half a Commonage in the
said townshippe; for him, the said Andrew Newcomb, to have and to hold
the aforesaid land and premisses, with the now dwelling house thereone
standing and being, with all and singular the outhouseing banres
shoppes hovells fence and fencing stuff on the said land and premisses
being." This land situated on the south side of the village, together
with a house-lot, he sold Israel Dagget for £40, 3 Feb 1702. May 13,
1686, he bought of Jacob Washaman and Notickquanum (also written
Wonnottoohquanam) alias Elizabeth, his wife, Sachem, and Queen of
Nunpauquee, for £5, a pice of land called Job's Neck, 22 Jan. 1701-2,
to his son, Simon, one of the witnesses to the deed being Peeter
Newcomb.
He sold for £22 land at Sanchacantaket, bought of Misam alias Wabamuch;
and in 1700 he sold the land, later occupied as a famous camp-meeting
ground on Martha's Vineyard. (Vol. 3, p. 320)
In June 1703 he, with others, gave Samuel Holman, the tanner, a lot of
land "to encourage him in his business." Mar. 10, 1709-10, Thomas
Harlock sold lands bought of "Mr. Andrew Newcomb late deceased." He
owned the land in Edgartown upon which the Court House was afterwards
built.
Mrs. Newcomb's name is in the earliest preserved list of church
members, 13 July 1717; also in the list of 24 Jan 1730-1. She received
in 1680, by will of her father dated 4 Feb. 1679-80, £50; also, a
three-eights interest in his real estate, which was increased by rights
of her sister bought by Mr. Newcomb in 1686. Of the Indian lands of
Capt. Bayes Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb owned, in 1688, three and a half
shares at Sanchacantaket, near the camp-meeting ground, ten acres at
Pompineches neck, and one half-share on the Island of Chappaquiddick.
In 1710 Mrs. Newcomb sold five acres of land near the court house in
Edgartown, formerly from her father, and in 1716 she, 'widow, Relict of
Andrew Newcomb, late of Edgartown," sold her stepson, Simon Newcomb,
for £20, land in Edgartown. In 1728 she sold her daughter Mary "all my
household goods, to enter upon at my decease."
Mr. Newcomb was chosen Lieut. of Militia 13 Apr 1691, and was in
command of fortifications.
By his first wife he had seven children, all of whom appear to have
been born in the vicinity of Kittery, Me. By his second wife there were
eight children, all of whom were married and had famlies, and although
no record of their births has been preserved yet their relationship as
brother and sisters, also that they were children of Andrew and Anna
Newcomb, has been authenticated by a plea for partition of land brought
1 Oct. 1731, in which all, or nearly all of the children and heirs are
named. (3)
Court: 1688. (4) He was indicted for taking the life of his son, Andrew,
but the jury decreed that Andrew's death was accidental.
Andrew married Sarah ____________,(2, 5) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1661 in Sandwich MA.(2)
Sarah was born in 1642 in Kittery ME,(4, 5) died from 1674 to 1675 in
Kittery ME,(5) and was buried in Isle of Shoals ME.(4, 5)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Simeon Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5) was born circa 1662 (2, 4, 5) and
died on 2 Jan 1744-1745 in Lebanon CT.(5)
3 M ii. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1664 (2, 4) and died in
Jun 1687 in Edgartown MA.(2, 4) The cause of his death was
an accident.(3)
Research Notes: Some sources indicate he was accidentally killed by his father.
I do not have any information on the nature of the accident.
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Andrew, born about 1664, died through an
accident at Edgartown, in the early part of Jun 1687; doubtless
unmarried. Just prior to 13 Feb. 1684-5, he labored three months "on
board the ship Betty of Caroline, Capt. Robt. Right," and received a
note at the above date for £3 as pay for his services. This note in
on file at Albany, N.Y. (3)
+ 4 M iii. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) was born circa 1665,(2,
3) died on 20 Jan 1744-1745 in Lebanon CT,(10) and was
buried in Jonathan Trumbull Cem., Lebanon CT.(3, 4)
+ 5 M iv. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2, 11) was born circa 1668 in Kittery ME (2)
and died after 1723 in Eastham MA.(12)
+ 6 F v. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5, 10) was born circa 1670 in Edgartown
MA (2, 4, 5) and died after 1707.(5)
+ 7 F vi. Mary (Mercy) Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5) was born circa 1672 in
Edgartown MA (2, 4, 5) and died on 13 Nov 1736.(5)
+ 8 M vii. Peter Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5) was born circa 1674 in Edgartown MA
(2, 4, 5) and died on 31 Mar 1723.(3, 5)
Andrew next married Anna Bayes,(2, 4, 5) daughter of Thomas Bayes and Anna
Baker, circa 1676.(4) Anna was born circa 1658 (3) and died in 1731 in
Edgartown MA.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 9 F i. Anna Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born in 1677,(2, 4) died on 16 Apr
1723,(2) and was buried in Edgartown MA.(3)
10 F ii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1681 (2, 4) and died
after 1743.(3)
Additional facts:
Land: 29 Mar 1743, Edgartown MA. (3) She was living as late as 29 Mar
1743, when she joined with her sister Emlin and husband in conveying
by deed to their nephew, Bayes Newcomb, "all our land in Edgartown,"
which they had doubtless inherited from their parents.
Elizabeth married John Atkins,(2, 4) son of Henry Atkins and Bethiah
Linnell, on 5 Mar 1699-1700.(2, 4) John was born on 6 Aug 1674 (2)
and died in Sep 1733.(2)
Additional facts:
Brom B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. They lived a few years at Eastham,
removing to a farm in Chatham, Mass., where he was active in local
affairs, being selectman five years, treasurer two years, etc.;
Lieut. in militia under Capt. Ebenezer Hawes in 1715; appointed Capt.
1720. He was one of the first seven members of the church, organized
1720, and was prominent in controversies which arose between Rev.
Hugh Adams and Rev. Samuel Osborne, the Eastham minister. (3)
Will: 10 Jan 1732-1733. (3) In his will he mentions Emlin, his brother
Samuel's wife; no children or grandchildren are mentioned.
+ 11 M iii. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born in 1683 in Edgartown MA (2,
3, 4) and died before 17 Jan 1733.(2)
+ 12 F iv. Emlen/Emeline Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1685 (2, 4) and
died before 26 Aug 1768.(3)
+ 13 F v. Tabitha Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1688 (2, 4) and died
before 1 Oct 1731.(2)
+ 14 F vi. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1694 (2, 4) and died
before 5 Apr 1755.(2)
+ 15 F vii. Zerviah Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1698 (2, 4) and died
on 5 Sep 1789.(2)
+ 16 F viii. Mary Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1700 (2) and died on 19
Sep 1784.(3)
Second Generation (Children)
2. Simeon Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5) was born circa 1662 (2, 4, 5) and died on 2 Jan
1744-1745 in Lebanon CT.(5)
General Notes: Simeon had a brother named Simon, but sometimes Simeon's name
was written as Simon, creating an aura of confusion which continues to this day.
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. He resided in the north part of Eastham,
now Truro, Cape Cod., Mass. January 28, 1701-2, "voted to make inquiry
concerning a whale which (it is said) Simon Newcomb and Richard Rich
cut up at Billingstgate last year." Mr. Newcomb was chosen fence-viewer
in 1702. There was laid out to him in 1811, as one of the proprietors
of Truro, two pieces of land - four acres for his tenement on
Lieutenants Island, two acres in northeasterly corner and two acres
northeasterly of Samuel Mayo, Jr.'s lot. "A record of the division of
the pond of Moonpoon and the Old Field at Eastern Harbor in the north
part of Truro called Moonpoon old field division as they were laid out
and lotted and bounded for the proprietors thereof on they fourth day
of March 1711-12 the sixth lot fell to Wm. Dyer Simeon Newcomb and
Daniel and Benj. Small," twelve acres. He received, by division, other
lots of land near the line of Eastham and Truro and near Pamet Point.
His name, as also those of his sons, Simon and Andrew, was signed 12
June 1711 to a petition of the inhabitants of Billingsgate, a village
of Eastham, "desiring John Done to go before the governor and seek
remedy for difficulties they were subject to." The petition is now on
vile in Vol. 113, p. 606, of Mass. Archives at Boston. The following
names were signed to the petition: "John Latimer, Elisha Eldridge,
Simon Newcome, Timothy Col, Richard Rich, Jonathan Young, Benjamin
young, John Myrick, John Ruick (Rich?), Simon Newcomb, Jr., Isaac
Baker, William Cole, Isaac Perse, Andrew Newcomb, Elisha Eldridge, Jr.,
James Brown, Eleazer Wood, John Wood, Sam'l Brown, John Sweet, Joarge
Ward, Israel Young, Joshua Wood, Elisha Cole, Brown Benony." (3)
Simeon married ____________ ____________.
His children were:
+ 17 F i. Joanna Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1683.(3)
+ 18 M ii. Simeon or Simon Newcomb.(1, 2)
+ 19 M iii. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1680 (3) and died on 9 Dec
1748.(3)
+ 20 F iv. Deborah Newcomb.(1, 2)
+ 21 F v. Rebecca Newcomb.(1, 2)
+ 22 M vi. John Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1695-1696.(3)
23 F vii. Elizabeth Newcomb.(1, 2)
Elizabeth married Charles Paine,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 10 Apr 1718.(2)
4. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) was born circa 1665,(2, 3) died on
20 Jan 1744-1745 in Lebanon CT,(10) and was buried in Jonathan Trumbull
Cem., Lebanon CT.(3, 4)
Burial Notes: The graves of Mr. Newcomb and wife, as also those of all the
Newcombs interred in the old cemetery at Lebanon, are but a few feet from the
tomb of the Trumbull family, and in a westerly and southwesterly direction. The
following are exact copies of inscriptions on their tombstones.
(Cherub)
(Cherub)
IN MEMORY OF MR. Here
lies the body of
SIMON NEWCOMB Mrs.
Deborah Newcomb
THE LOVEING AND Wife of
Mr. Simon New
WELL BELOVED CON comb She
was a pious
SORT OF MRSS DEBORA virtuous woman
&
NEWCOMB WHO Died in
hope of Eter
AFTER HE HAD nal
life through ye mercy
SERVED HIS JENE of ye
Lord Jesus June
RATION BY ye WILL 17 1756
in the 92
OF GOD DEPARTED year of
her age
THIS LIFE JENUARY
02 AD 1744-5 IN
ye 78 YEAR OF
HIS AGE
The following inscriptions mark the footstones of the graves:
MR MRS
SIMON DEBORAH
NEWCOMB NEWCOMB
Research Notes: I have run across a number of websites made by people who think
that Simon and his brother Simeon are the same person. This leads to a lot of
confusion, especially since Simeon's name was sometimes written as Simon.
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. It is possible that at the time of his
birth his parents were residing upon one of the islands of the group
called "Isles of the Shoals", situated in the ocean, a few miles from
Kittery and Portsmouth. It appears that the first four years of his
life were spent on what was then called Hog Island or Appledore, the
most picturesque of the "Shoals". The next four years were spent on the
mainland, in the village of Kittery. Soon after he was eight years old
the family removed to Edgartown, on the island of Martha's Vineyard,
Dukes Co., Mass., where they remained until the autumn of 1713, when
his father established the family at Lebanon, New London Co., Conn.
Mr. Newcomb's name first appears upon record as owning land at
Sagadahock, Me., in 1686. Under date of 26 July 1693, he bought land;
recorded Salem, Me., 28 Aug. 1693, "near the mouth of Sagadahock
River". On the 13th of Mar. 1693-4, he bought of Thomas Wallen, for
£10, Meadow at Manado, by the beach, one share called the Purchase, 10
acres upland a half-mile from the harbor, adjoining Mill Path, and half
of Common, on Martha's Vineyard. He was named in the will of Wm. Vinson
of Edgartown, 10 May 1690, as one to see that the provision of the will
were faithfully executed. He owned several shares of land upon the
Island of Chappaquiddick, across the channel, and a short distance
southeasterly from the village of Edgartown, where he kept large
numbers of cattle and sheep - his mark a "slit on the Right Ear."
As one of the proprietors of lands in Edgartown, Mr. Newcomb received
several shares, the first in 1695. Under date 22 Jan. 1701-2, Simon
Newcomb bought of his father, Andrew Newcomb, for £50, a tract of land
called Job's Neck Pond, alias Sopotaming, situated four miles southwest
from the village of Edgartown, and bounded on the south and west by
what is now known as Job's Neck Pond, and two years later purchased two
shares of adjoining land. In 1707 there was granted to him by the
freeholders, a certain tract of land, "to extend from his corner bounds
of Job's Neck, next to Pohoggannut, and so to come six rods above his
house, and thence upon a straight line to the head of his corner next
to Pokitipasses Neck." Upon this large farm - the result of purchases
and grants as above - he lived for many years. His house must have been
in full view of the blue Atlantic.
In 1710-11 Mr. Newcomb bought of Susannah, widow of Wm. Vinson, for
£40, shares in meadow in Sanchakantachet Neck and Commonage - later the
celebrated camp-meeting ground near Holmes Hole, in the town of
Tisbury. In 1716 he bought of his stepmother, Anna Newcomb, for £20,
land in Edgartown, bounded easterly by Weentucket, northerly by Mill
Path to the utmost extent of town, southerly by ponds and cove. He also
owned lands at Swan Neck Point, and at other places, all on Martha's
Vineyard. his lands on Chappaquiddick he sold to various persons; a
part of his home farm at Job's Neck he sold, 6 Mar 1711-12, to Samuel
Smith. June 1, 1713, for £27, he sold to his brother, Joseph Newcomb, a
half-share meadow at Felixes Neck, and 6 acres at Manado; also, 10 June
1714, for £7: 12s: 6d., half of the 15th in Farm Neck. Joseph Newcomb
sold these lands in 1727 to John Worth of Edgartown for £70, and
described them in his deed as lands "which I bought of my brother Simon
Newcomb, late of Edgartown." In 1734 Mr. Newcomb sold his son Thomas,
for £70, all rights by heirship of all estate in Edgartown - doubtless
as heir to his father, Andrew. His name appears several times in land
titles of Tisbury; and a cart path - long known as "Simon Newcomb's
Path" - leads to that place.
Mr. Newcomb made several purchases of land in Lebanon, Conn. He gave
farms to each of his sons (except Simon, who received the homestead),
the consideration being "love, goodwill and affection". Mr. Newcomb's
earliest purchase of lands in Lebanon was made of Israel and Mary
Phelps, 26 Sept. 1711, for £290, about 160 acres on the eastward side
of town, with the "buildings, orchards, gardens, fences, fencing stuff
and fruit trees thereon; also, 50 acres common right, and 30 acres
common at the village". The farm, situated on the south side of Windham
road, near Phelps Hill, two miles and fifty-two rods northeasterly from
the town of Lebanon, and about three-fourths of a mile beyond the old
cemetery, was described then as "butting on the highway that goeth
towards Windham northwestwardly, being about one hundred and sixty rods
at said highway lying against the heirs of John Hadlock's land
northwestwardly and butting against land of Mr. Samuel Bliss
southeastwardly and lying against Able Janes land southwestwardly." Mr.
Newcomb lived upon this farm, one of the very best in the locality,
until his death, when it went by will to his son Simon, by whom it was
conveyed in 1761 to Silas Sprague for £750, by whom it was sold the
following year to Jabez Dean, of Norwich. Mr. Dean sold it, 1773, by
one deed, the purchasers being Daniel and Joshua Lothrop, of Norwich;
and Nathaniel Greene, Jonathan Simpson, Esq., John Hancock, Esq. (first
president of Continental Congress), and Ebenezer Storer, all of Boston,
Mass. The farm was later owned and occupied in part by Asa N. Burgess
and F.H. Simpson.
Mr. Newcomb served as a member of various committees in town affairs;
in May 1693 had "full power and order for the ordering of the sheep &
cattle"; signed a venire as Constable of Chelmark, 1699 (according to
Court Record); was chosen to settle bounds of lands in 1704; viewed
lands to find Thomas Peas' dividend on 28 Jan 1705; found records of
town's bounds 5 Mar. 1705-6; in 1710 he was chosen by his townsmen as
"Field Driver" at Edgartown. Simon Newcomb took the Freeman's Oath at
Lebanon and was elected highway surveyor in 1714. On 15 Sept. of the
same year he was one of a "Comity" of three for building "meetin" house
in Hebron, and reported, 5 Oct. following, a proper site for same. In
1718 he was chosen grand juryman; in 1721 he was appointed guardian to
Caleb Jones and in 1741 was chosen fence viewer.
That Mr. Newcomb and his wife belonged to the churches of Edgartown and
Lebanon there can be no doubt; but the loss of early records makes it
impossible to give positive proof. That they had a family of about
twelve children, baptized in infancy, is proven by tradition, entitled
to the very highest respect, and furnished by John Burton Newcomb, in
1873, then 64 years of age, who stated that his father's mother, Mercy
(Gore) Newcomb, his contemporary twenty-four years, informed him that
her husband's father, Simon, who died when she was twenty-four years
old, told her that he was the youngest (or nearly the youngest) of a
large family, about twelve in number, all of whom were in their infancy
presented to the Lord in baptism and prayer by their pious and truly
exemplary parents. (This leaves an opening for other children,
providing a record of such can be found, who perhaps died young.) (3)
Will: Windham Probate Records, Vol. 3, pages 169-172, 23 Jul 1741, Windham
Co. CT. (3) His estate was inventoried 17 Mar 1745.
Simon married Deborah ____________,(2, 10, 13) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, circa 1687 in Edgartown
MA.(2, 10) Deborah was born circa 1664,(9) died on 17 Jun 1756 in Lebanon
CT,(2, 10) and was buried in Jonathan Trumbull Cem., Lebanon CT.(4)
Additional facts:
She has conflicting death information of 20 Jun 1745 in Lebanon CT. (9)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 24 M i. Deacon John Newcomb(1, 2, 14) was born circa 1688 in Edgartown
MA (2) and died on 23 Feb 1765 in Cornwallis N.S..(4)
+ 25 M ii. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 7, 9) was born from 1691 to 1692 in
Edgartown MA,(2, 4, 7, 9) died in 1761 in Dutchess Co.
NY,(4, 7, 9) and was buried in Washington Hollow Cem.,
Dutchess Co. NY.(3, 4)
+ 26 M iii. Hezekiah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 15) was born on 26 May 1693 in
Edgartown MA,(4) was christened on 25 Dec 1716 in New London
CT,(2, 4) died on 15 Aug 1772 in Lebanon CT,(4, 5) and was
buried in Jonathan Trumbull Cem., Lebanon CT.(3, 4)
+ 27 M iv. Obadiah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 16) was born in 1695 in
Edgartown MA,(2, 4, 9, 16) died on 24 May 1761 in Hebron
CT,(17) and was buried in Newcomb Farm, Hebron (now Andover)
CT.(2)
+ 28 F v. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2, 9) was born from 1696 to 1697 in
Edgartown MA.(2)
+ 29 F vi. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 15 Jun 1698 in Edgartown
MA.(4)
+ 30 M vii. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 8) was born circa 1700 in Edgartown
MA (2, 4) and died after 1775 in Waterborough N.B..(4)
+ 31 F viii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 18) was born on 6 Feb 1701 in
Edgartown MA,(4) died on 13 Jan 1727 in Lebanon CT,(2, 4,
18) and was buried in Windham CT.(4)
+ 32 M ix. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1705 in Edgartown MA (2, 4)
and died circa 1770 in Cornwallis N.S..(3)
5. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2, 11) was born circa 1668 in Kittery ME (2) and died
after 1723 in Eastham MA.(12)
Additional facts:
Brom B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. They resided in the northern part of
Eastham, and the births of their first three children are recorded
there. The baptisms of heir other six children are recorded in the
Congregational Church at Truro, 2 June 1717. At a meeting of
proprietors of Pamet Lands, 2 July 1703, three or four acres of land
near the swamp above Thomas Newcomb's were granted to Michael Atwood.
In Pratt's history of Eastham, Thomas is said to have been a son of
Simeon Newcomb, but no evidence has been found going to show that such
was the case. Mr. Newcomb's name is upon an original petition from the
inhabitants of Billingsgate, alias North Eastham, to the legislature,
1723, concerning attendance on public worship, the petition now on file
in Mass. Archives. There is no record of the settlement of Mr.
Newcomb's estate. Elizabeth Newcomb of Provincetown, whose estate was
administered upon in 1776 by James Pratt of Boston, may have been widow
of Thomas Newcomb. (3)
Thomas married Elizabeth Cooke,(2, 11) daughter of Josiah Cooke and Deborah
Hopkins, in Oct 1693 in Eastham MA.(2, 11) Elizabeth was born in Jun 1674
in Eastham MA (2) and died on 7 Dec 1727 in Eastham MA.(12)
Children from this marriage were:
33 M i. Edward Newcomb(1, 2, 11) was born on 3 Aug 1695 in Eastham
MA.(2, 11)
+ 34 M ii. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2, 11) was born on 13 Aug 1697 in Eastham MA
(2, 11) and died circa 1764.(3)
+ 35 M iii. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 11, 20) was born on 30 Nov 1699 in Eastham
MA (2, 11, 20) and died in 1778.(2, 20)
+ 36 F iv. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1702 (3) and was
christened on 2 Jun 1717 in Congregational Church, Truro
MA.(3)
+ 37 F v. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1704 (3) and was christened
on 2 Jun 1717 in Congregational Church, Truro MA.(3)
38 M vi. Josiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1706 (3) and was christened
on 2 Jun 1717 in Congregational Church, Truro MA.(2, 3)
Josiah married Esther Briggs,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 16 Feb 1758 in Norton MA.(3)
+ 39 F vii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1708,(3) was christened
on 2 Jun 1717 in Congregational Church, Truro MA,(3) and
died after 6 Apr 1763.(19)
+ 40 M viii. Ebenezer Newcomb(1, 2, 21) was born in 1712 in Eastham MA,(2,
21) was christened on 2 Jun 1717 in Congregational Church,
Truro MA,(2, 3) and died on 11 Oct 1782 in Greenwich MA.(2)
+ 41 M ix. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1715 in Eastham MA,(2) was
christened on 2 Jun 1717 in Congregational Church, Truro
MA,(3) and died in 1762 in Wellfleet MA.(3)
6. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5, 10) was born circa 1670 in Edgartown MA (2, 4,
5) and died after 1707.(5)
Sarah married Joshua Conant,(2, 3, 4, 5, 10) son of Joshua Conant and Seeth
Balch, on 9 Jan 1690-1691 in Salem MA.(2, 4, 5, 10) Joshua was born on 15
Apr 1657 (3) and died before 1706.(3)
Marriage Notes: She was his second wife.
Children from this marriage were:
42 F i. Keziah Conant(1, 2) was born on 8 Nov 1691 in Salem MA.(2)
43 M ii. Caleb Conant(1, 2) was born on 13 Nov 1693 in Salem MA.(3)
Caleb married Hannah Lombard?,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
44 F iii. Sarah Conant(1, 2) was born on 12 Apr 1695 in Salem MA.(2)
45 M iv. John Conant(1, 2, 3) was born on 19 Apr 1700 in Salem MA.(2)
John married Keziah Lambert,(2) daughter of Capt. Thomas Lambert and
Mary (Mercy) Newcomb, on 18 Oct 1721.(3) Keziah was born on 30 Jun
1705.(2)
Marriage Notes: They were first cousins.
Sarah next married William Eldredge,(5) son of Robert Eldredge and Elizabeth
Nickerson, on 30 Jan 1706 in Sandwich MA.(5)
7. Mary (Mercy) Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5) was born circa 1672 in Edgartown MA (2,
4, 5) and died on 13 Nov 1736.(5)
Mary (Mercy) married Capt. Thomas Lambert,(2, 4, 5) son of Jedediah Lambert,
on 4 Oct 1694 in Sandwich MA.(2, 4, 5) Thomas died on 13 Nov 1736.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
46 M i. John Lambert(1, 2) was born on 5 Jan 1695.(2)
John married Bethiah Harding,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 7 Apr 1737.(2)
47 M ii. Jedediah Lambert(1, 2) was born on 16 Feb 1696-1697.(2)
Jedediah married Mary White,(2) daughter of Capt. Samuel White and
Rebecca Vickers, on 28 Sep 1717.(2) Mary was born on 25 Dec 1702.(3)
48 M iii. Thomas Lambert(1, 2) was born on 3 Aug 1698 (2) and died on 20
Apr 1779.(3)
Thomas married Elizabeth Burney,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in Apr 1721.(2)
49 M iv. William Lambert(1, 2) was born on 25 Jan 1700.(2)
William married Mary Gaines,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 3 Aug 1721.(2)
William next married Hannah Green,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 22 Jul 1761.(2)
50 M v. Simon Lambert(1, 2) was born on 28 Nov 1701 (2) and died before
1736.(2)
51 F vi. Hannah Lambert(1, 2) was born on 16 Jan 1703.(2)
Hannah married ____________ Conant,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
52 F vii. Keziah Lambert(1, 2) was born on 30 Jun 1705.(2)
Keziah married John Conant,(2, 3) son of Joshua Conant and Sarah
Newcomb, on 18 Oct 1721.(3) John was born on 19 Apr 1700 in Salem
MA.(2)
Marriage Notes: They were first cousins.
8. Peter Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5) was born circa 1674 in Edgartown MA (2, 4, 5)
and died on 31 Mar 1723.(3, 5)
Death Notes: Rev. William Holmes, minister at Chilmark, Mass., 1716-1746, wrote
the following in his diary under date of 31 Mar. 1723: "I had an account that
Mr. Newcomb died lately; he was taken suddenly while [he] was in the cellar
drawing molasses, either with an apoplectic fit or a sudden lethargy which
carried him off."
Additional facts:
He had a residence in 1699 in Edgartown MA. In the record of his marriage,
he is said to be "late of Edgartown". (3)
He worked as an innkeeper. He established the family home at Sandwich,
Mass., where he kept an inn or public-house until his death. The inn
passed into the hands of his son, William, and his grandson, William
Newcomb, and for many years remained in the possession of the family.
(3)
Will: Proved 16 April 1723. (3) He gave all his estate to his wife, Mercy,
she to divide it between their two children "as she shall see cause."
Peter married Mercy (or Mary) Smith,(2, 4, 5) daughter of Shubael Smith and
Annie ____________, on 11 Mar 1699 in Sandwich MA.(2, 4, 5)
Additional facts:
Will: Proived 17 Jan 1723-24. (2, 3) She gave to her daughter, Mercy,
silver tankard, big brass kettle, and £150; the real, and the remainder
of the personal estate, was given to her son, William.
Religion: 5 Oct 1718. (3) It is recorded that on 5 Oct. 1718, Mercy
Newcomb joined the church in Sandwich, whether mother or daughter is
not fully established.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 53 F i. Mercy (or Mary) Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Mar 1701 (2) and
died before 1734.(3)
+ 54 M ii. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Aug 1702 in Sandwich MA
(2) and died on 8 Apr 1736.(2)
9. Anna Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born in 1677,(2, 4) died on 16 Apr 1723,(2) and
was buried in Edgartown MA.(3)
Additional facts:
Land: Edgartown MA. (3) In 1756 the children of Matthew and Anna sold
their mother's interest in lands at Edgartown which belonged to her as
one of the children of Andrew and Anna (Bayes) Newcomb.
Anna married Matthew Mayhew,(2, 4) son of Matthew Mayhew and Mary Skiffe.
Matthew was born on 29 Nov 1674,(2) died on 20 Apr 1720,(2) and was
buried in Edgartown MA.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
55 M i. Micajah Mayhew(1, 2) died on 20 Dec 1760.(2)
Micajah married Sarah Ripley,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
56 M ii. Fortunatas Mayhew.(1, 2)
57 M iii. Matthew Mayhew.(1, 2)
58 M iv. Thomas Mayhew.(1, 2)
59 M v. Elijah Mayhew(1, 2) died on 30 Dec 1734.(2)
60 F vi. Anna Mayhew(1, 2) died on 25 Sep 1780.(2)
Anna married William Bassett,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
61 F vii. Mary Mayhew(1, 2) was born on 31 Mar 1714 (2) and died on 16 Sep
1778.(2)
Mary married Beriah Tilton,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 12 Dec 1728.(2)
11. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born in 1683 in Edgartown MA (2, 3, 4) and
died before 17 Jan 1733.(2)
Burial Notes: He and his wife were both interred in the old cemetery, near
where they first landed, at what was called New England Cross Roads. The old
cemetery is about one mile south of Fairton on the east bank of Cohansey Creek.
The other cemetery at the old stone church is about one and one-half miles
southeast from Fairton on the road to Cedarville.
Additional facts:
Brom B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Mr. Newcomb lived for many years in
Edgartown. He was man of prominence and held positions of trust in the
community. He was chosen selectman and sealer of weights and measures
in 1712 and sealer of weights in 1713. He served as town treasurer and
moderator of the town meeting. On 19 Feb. 1718, he was one of a
committee to consider the matter of building the meeting house. Three
years later, 1721, he was representative from Edgartown to the General
Court (Legislature) of Mass. at Boston. Prior to 1722 he was called
"Capt.", and afterward "Gent." Doubtless he was a commander or captain
of ships; he may have been captain of a military organization.
Besides the lands which he received from his own and his wife's parents
he made several purchases between 1713-1722; between the years 1717 and
Sept. 1731 he made seven sales of lands. On 17 Feb. 1726-7, Mr. Newcomb
sold for £70, to John Worth, two tracts of land "which I bought of my
brother Simon Newcomb late of Edgartown." On 21 Sept. 1731, for £490,
he sold to Jacob Norton ten acres adjoining the harbor at Edgartown;
also, all right to land in front of the house joining to the westward
part facing the harbor; also, half a gallery pew. In 1732 he removed,
with his wife, three sons, and perhaps other children, to Salem (now
Cumberland) Co., N.J., and settled in the town of Fairfield, where upon
his death, his widow, Joyce, was appointed administratrix of the estate
of her "husband Joseph Newcomb late of Salem County". Administration
was also granted to his son, Bayes, at Edgartown 20 Feb. 1739-40, to
settle affairs at Edgartown. The inventory of his estate is dated 4
Nov. 1732, and "praised" at Morris River by Samuel Tomson and Gabriel
Glenn. the inventory included "bonds from New England against sundry
persons living there". The record speaks of him as "late of Cohansey,
Gent." (3)
Joseph married Joyce Butler,(2, 3) daughter of Capt. John Butler and
Priscilla Norton, on 20 Nov 1705.(2) Joyce was born in 1683 (3) and died
in 1739.(3)
Marriage facts:
A clergyman in New Jersey writes: "They have transmitted to their
descendants of the present time a character for morality and religion
unsurpassed by any other community." (3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 62 M i. Bayes Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1708 (2) and died in Feb
1783.(3)
+ 63 F ii. Priscilla Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1711 (2) and died on 5
Jan 1792.(2)
+ 64 F iii. Joyce Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1712 (2) and died on 22 Oct
1774.(2)
+ 65 F iv. Anna Newcomb(1, 3) was born in 1714 (3) and died before
1763.(3)
+ 66 M v. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Sep 1718 in Edgartown MA
(2) and died in 1793.(3)
+ 67 M vi. William Newcomb(1, 2, 22) was born on 7 Apr 1721 in Edgartown
MA (2) and died on 7 Apr 1785 in Cumberland Co. NJ.(2)
+ 68 M vii. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 17 Apr 1723 in Edgartown
MA,(2, 3, 23) was christened in 1759 in Fairfield NJ,(2) and
died in 1779 in Fairfield NJ.(23)
69 F viii. Ruth Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 26 Jul 1730.(3)
Ruth married Thomas Ogden,(3) son of Thomas Ogden and Sarah Austin.
Thomas was born in 1720 (3) and died on 23 Dec 1785.(3)
12. Emlen/Emeline Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1685 (2, 4) and died before 26
Aug 1768.(3) Another name for Emlen/Emeline was Emblem.(3)
Emlen/Emeline married Samuel Atkins,(2) son of Henry Atkins and Bethiah
Linnell, on 8 Apr 1703.(2) Samuel was born on 25 Jun 1679 (2) and died
before 9 Aug 1768.(3)
Additional facts:
Brom B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. He was a brother to Capt. John Atkins who
married Elizabeth Newcomb, his wife's sister. They also settled at
Chatham, where he held various town offices, being juryman in 1728,
selectman for three years from 1736. His name does not appear on the
tax list or records of the town after 1755, but his estate was not
administered upon until 9 Aug 1768, when his son, Henry, was appointed
administrator; inventory taken 26 Aug. 1768, estate settled 8 Aug.
1769. No mention is made of his widow, and the entire estate was
assigned to his son, Henry, he paying to his sisters certain sums of
money. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
70 F i. Eunice Atkins(1, 3) was born in 1704 (3) and died on 2 Jan
1790.(3)
Eunice married Solomon Collins,(3) son of John Collins, circa 1726.(3)
Marriage Notes: She is called "widow", 1796, in settlement of her
father's estate. (3)
71 F ii. Anna Atkins(1, 2, 3) was born in 1704 (3) and died on 31 Aug
1799.(3)
Anna married Thomas Kendrick,(2, 3) son of Edward Kendrick, in
1734-1735.(3) Thomas died on 13 Mar 1783.(3)
+ 72 F iii. Elizabeth Atkins(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1706 (3) and died
after 1769.(3)
73 F iv. Desire Atkins.(1, 2)
Desire married ____________ Sylvester,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
74 F v. Bethiah Atkins.(1, 3)
Bethiah married Christopher Taylor,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 3 Feb 1757.(3)
75 F vi. Tabitha Atkins.(1, 2)
Tabitha married Southworth Hamlin,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 12 May 1757.(3)
76 M vii. Henry Atkins(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1713 (3) and died after 29
Jul 1783.(3)
Henry married Deborah Lothrop,(3) daughter of Joseph Lothrop. Deborah
was born in 1737 (3) and died on 22 Nov 1822.(3)
13. Tabitha Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1688 (2, 4) and died before 1 Oct
1731.(2)
Tabitha married Peter Ray,(2, 4) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Peter died before 1 Oct 1731.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
77 M i. Peter Ray(1, 2) was born on 2 Jan 1710-1711.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a housewright. (3)
Land: 1738, Massachusetts. (3) Sold to Huxford Marchant "all my right,
title and interest in the Island of Marthas Vineyard or
Chappaquiddick... that descended to me by my mother, deceased."
Peter married Elizabeth Nicholson,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1733.(2)
78 F ii. Hannah Ray(1, 2) was born on 16 Oct 1712.(2)
Hannah married Samuel Finney or Finley,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1780-1781.(2)
14. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1694 (2, 4) and died before 5 Apr
1755.(2)
Hannah married Thomas Dumary,(2, 4) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 14 Oct 1714.(2) Thomas was born circa 1690,
was christened on 16 Mar 1690 in Boston MA,(2) and died before 5 Apr
1755.(2)
Marriage Notes: Married by Rev. Cotton Mather. Both died before 5 Apr.
1755, because at this date their son John, of Lunenburgh, Mass., and
daughter Anna, unmarried nad living in Boston, the only surviving heirs,
through their attorney, John Allen, sold one-ninth of a lot in Martha's
Vineyard that formerly belonged to their mother's parents. (2, 3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a housewright. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
79 F i. Hannah Dumary(1, 2) was born on 3 Aug 1715.(2)
80 M ii. Thomas Dumary(1, 2) was born circa 1718 and was christened in
1718.(2)
81 M iii. Charles Dumary(1, 2) was born on 23 Oct 1719.(2)
82 F iv. Anna Dumary(1, 2) was born circa 1723 and was christened on 17
Nov 1723.(2)
83 M v. John Dumary(1, 2) was born circa 1725-1726 and was christened on
27 Feb 1726.(2)
John married Rebecca ____________,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
84 F vi. Elizabeth Dumary(1, 2) was born circa 1733 and was christened on
12 Aug 1733.(2)
15. Zerviah Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1698 (2, 4) and died on 5 Sep
1789.(2)
Burial Notes: The inscription on her gravestone reads, "In Memory of Zerviah
Bearse died Sept. 5th in the 91st year of her age 1789."
Zerviah married Josiah Bearse,(2, 4) son of Joseph Bearse and Martha Taylor,
on 2 Nov 1716.(2, 4) Josiah was born on 10 Mar 1690 in Barnstable MA (2)
and died on 31 Aug 1753 in New Fairfield CT.(2)
Additional facts:
Brom B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Josiah's birthplace was Barnstable, and he
resided at East Barnstable, but was dismissed from the church there 29
Dec. 1734, to the church at Greenwich, Conn., to which place he moved,
1733. In 1738 they removed to New Fairfield, Conn., where he died. They
sold to her nephew, Bayes Newcomb, 31 Oct. 1743, all rights on Martha's
Vineyard. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
85 F i. Anna Bearse(1, 2) was born on 11 Jul 1719.(2)
86 M ii. Josiah Bearse(1, 2) was born on 3 Feb 1720-1721.(2)
87 F iii. Eunice Bearse(1, 2) was born on 2 Jan 1723 (2) and died on 6 Apr
1727.(2)
88 M iv. Jonathan Bearse(1, 2) was born on 22 Nov 1724 (2) and died on 2
Dec 1731.(2)
89 F v. Lois Bearse(1, 2) was born on 17 Jul 1726.(2)
Lois married Thomas Knapp,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 90 M vi. Thomas Bearse(1, 2) was born on 10 Mar 1728-1729 (2) and died
on 29 Dec 1814.(3)
91 F vii. Eunice Bearse(1, 2) was born on 13 Feb 1732-1733.(2)
92 M viii. Joseph Bearse(1, 2) was born in 1734-1735.(2)
93 M ix. Benjamin Bearse(1, 2) was born in 1736-1737 (2) and died on 8
Mar 1802.(2)
Benjamin married Prudence ____________,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
94 F x. Martha Bearse(1, 2) was born on 26 Jun 1738.(2)
95 F xi. Mary Bearse(1, 2) was born on 8 May 1741.(2)
16. Mary Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born circa 1700 (2) and died on 19 Sep 1784.(3)
Additional facts:
Land: 5 Apr 1743, Edgartown MA. (3) She sold to her nephew, Bayes Newcomb,
for £20, "all estate descended to me from father and mother, Andrew and
Ann Newcomb, excepting my lot at harbor" at Edgartown.
Mary married Jonathan Pease,(2, 4) son of John Pease, on 13 Jun 1728.(2, 4)
Jonathan died before 14 Feb 1738.
Additional facts:
Probate: 14 Feb 1738. (2)
Children from this marriage were:
96 F i. Mary Pease(1, 2) was born circa 1736 and was christened on 7 Nov
1736.(2)
97 F ii. Anna Pease(1, 2) was born circa 1736 and was christened on 7 Nov
1736.(2)
98 F iii. Sarah Pease(1, 2) was born circa 1737 and was christened on 21
Aug 1737.(2)
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
17. Joanna Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1683.(3)
Joanna married Ebenezer Savage,(2) son of John Savage and Katherine
____________, on 30 Mar 1703.(2)
Marriage Notes: The marriage was performed by Captain Jonathan Sparrow.
(3)
The child from this marriage was:
99 M i. John Savage(1, 3) was born in 1704.(3)
John married Dinah ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. Dinah was born in 1708
in Martha's Vineyard MA.(3)
18. Simeon or Simon Newcomb.(1, 2)
Additional facts:
Land: Truro MA. (3) He resided in Truro, where he received, as one of the
proprietors, grants of lands on Griffith's Island at Billingsgate,
also, on the south side of Pamet Great Meadow.
Simeon or Simon married Hannah Carter,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 15 Aug 1705.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
100 F i. Anne Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1706.(3)
Anne married Benjamin Green,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 29 Aug 1727.(2)
101 M ii. John Newcomb.(1, 2)
John married Hannah Bullard,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 16 Oct 1720.(2) Hannah was born
circa 1707 and died on 29 Sep 1796 in Salem MA.(2)
+ 102 F iii. Rebecca Newcomb(1, 2) was christened on 23 Jun 1717 in Truro
MA.(3)
103 F iv. Hannah Newcomb.(1, 2)
Hannah married Benjamin Bullard,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 14 Sep 1738.(2)
+ 104 F v. Eunice Newcomb.(1, 2)
Simeon or Simon next married Jemima Treat,(3) daughter of Nathaniel Treat and
Mary Lyon, on 1 Mar 1744.(3)
19. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1680 (3) and died on 9 Dec 1748.(3)
Additional facts:
Land: (3) He was one of th eproprietors of Truro and received by division,
1715-1730, several lots of land. In 1715 he was "to have as much land
about where his house now standeth as he hath in the 6th lot of wood
land division of Eastern Harbor."
In 1716 "Town meeting for settling a School agreed the School shall be
kept one half the time at Andrew Newcombs or somewhere thereabouts." In
1723 "agreed the school should be settle the first half year at house
of Andrew Newcomb of as near as it may be," and again, in 1730, the
same decision regarding the location of the school was made. In 1719
Mr. Newcomb was chosen moderator of town meeting and three years
following, 1720-1-2, he served as selectman. He was a grand juryman in
1730. His cattle mark was "a crop off ye tip of right year." (3)
Andrew married Mercy Oldham,(2) daughter of Thomas Oldham and Mercy Sprout,
on 4 Nov 1708 in Scituate MA.(2) Mercy was born on 28 Jul 1689.(2)
Marriage facts:
In the record of their marriage it is stated that Mr. Newcomb was "of
Eastham". They resided in Scituate until after the birth of their first
child, when they settled in the northern part of Truro, Mass., near a
place known as "Newcomb's Point". (3)
Religion: Admitted to the church, 2 May 1730, Truro MA. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
105 F i. Mercy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Apr 1710 (2) and was
christened on 28 Sep 1712.(3)
Mercy married John Brown,(2) son of Joseph Brown and Ruhannah
Wellington, on 30 Nov 1732.(2) John was born on 5 May 1706 in Truro
MA.(3)
+ 106 M ii. Joshua Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Jun 1712 in Truro MA (2)
and died in 1749.(3)
107 M iii. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Mar 1715 (2) and was
christened on 21 Jun 1730.(2)
+ 108 M iv. Jesse Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Jun 1718 in Truro MA,(2)
was christened on 21 Jun 1730,(3) and died on 12 Jan 1801 in
Truro MA.(3)
+ 109 F v. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Jun 1720 (2) and died on
10 Dec 1821 in Middleboro MA.(2)
+ 110 M vi. Robert Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jun 1722 in Truro MA (2)
and died on 13 May 1802.(3)
+ 111 M vii. Lemuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Jul 1724 in Truro MA (2,
3) and died before 24 Jul 1787.(2)
112 F viii. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Mar 1727 (2) and was
christened on 21 Jun 1730 in Truro MA.(3)
Mary married Benjamin Webber,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 5 Jun 1754.(2)
113 F ix. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 May 1729,(2) was christened
on 21 Jun 1730,(2) and died on 1 Oct 1745.(3)
114 F x. Ruth Newcomb.(1, 2)
20. Deborah Newcomb.(1, 2)
Additional facts:
Religion: Admitted to the church, 1 Apr 1706, Sandwich MA. (3)
Deborah married Jonathan Young,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 7 Mar 1710-1711.(2) Jonathan was born circa
1681 (3) and died in 1755.(3)
The child from this marriage was:
115 M i. Jonathan Young.(1, 3)
21. Rebecca Newcomb.(1, 2)
Rebecca married George Ward,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 26 Mar 1711.(2)
Additional facts:
He had a residence circa 1700 in Eastham MA. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
116 M i. Joseph Ward(1, 3) was born on 8 Oct 1725 in Eastham MA.(3)
Additional facts:
Joseph was one of School Committee for southern dist. Wellfleet, 1761,
1778; was caretaker of Indian lands; was appointed executor of his
brother's, George Ward's, estate 4 Dec. 1776. (3)
Joseph married Mary Treat,(3) daughter of Nathaniel Treat and Mary Lyon,
on 16 Oct 1749.(3)
117 M ii. George Ward(1, 3) died before 4 Dec 1776.(3)
22. John Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1695-1696.(3)
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. John Newcomb was a master mariner and lived
in Salem; removed to Catham, 1720, shefe he was constable the same
year, was grand juror 1721; returned to Salem, where he was taxed
1726-1737. He was probably the "Captain Newcomb" who subscribed £1 for
a bell for St. Peter's church at Salem in 1741. Captain John Newcomb
owned no real estate in Essex Co., no grantor nor grantee in the index;
nor was there any settlement of his estate in Essex Co., (3)
John married Hannah Crowell,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 13 Jul 1717 in Salem MA.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
118 F i. Hannah Newcomb(1, 3) was born in 1718,(3) was christened on 2
Nov 1729,(3) and died on 29 Sep 1796 in Salem MA.(3)
Additional facts:
Will: 21 Sep 1796. (3) Hannah Newcomb made a will 21 Sept. 1796, same
probated 10 Nov. 1796. Elizabeth Jeffrey, Salem, is "to retain in her
hands certain two bonds, belonging to me, such as will pay for my
sickness and funeral expenses, and reimburse her for all her monies
she shall have advanced for me, and in addition $20." To Elizabeth
Reed, wife of Nathan Reed, and daughter of Elizabeth Jeffrey, she
gives $33.34; "all residue to my niece Mary Story of Marblehead, whom
I make sole executrix." (Prob. Rec. Essex Co., Mass., Salem, 364:
508) May Story was probably the daughter of Robert Newcomb [Hannah's
half-brother].
119 F ii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1720 (3) and was
christened on 2 Nov 1729.(3)
120 F iii. Margaret Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1723 (3) and was
christened on 2 Nov 1729.(3)
Margaret married James Burwell,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 31 Mar 1741 in Salem MA.(3)
121 M iv. John Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1725 (3) and was christened
on 2 Nov 1729.(3)
122 F v. Mary Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1727,(3) was christened on 2
Nov 1729,(3) and died young.(3)
+ 123 M vi. Henry Newcomb(1, 3) was born in 1728,(3) was christened on 2
Nov 1729,(3) and died on 17 Jun 1764.(3)
John next married Hannah Bullard,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 16 Oct 1729.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
124 M i. Robert Newcomb(1, 3) was christened on 26 Aug 1731 in Salem
MA.(3)
Robert married Mary ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
+ 125 F ii. Mary Jane Newcomb(1, 3) was christened on 30 May 1734 in
Salem MA.(3)
24. Deacon John Newcomb(1, 2, 14) was born circa 1688 in Edgartown MA (2) and
died on 23 Feb 1765 in Cornwallis N.S..(4)
Additional facts:
From J.B. Newcomb's 1874 book. Removed to Lebanon Ct. where he was
admitted to the First Church March 20 1715, and his wife June 8, 1718.
They settled in the north part of town called the "Crank", "Second
Society", or "North Society", which in 1804 was set off from Lebanon as
a town under the name of Columbia. Upon the organization of the Second
Society, 1718, he joined it and became first deacon, an office which he
held 42 years, or until his removal to Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, in
1760. He took the "Freeman's Oath" in Lebanon, date not given; was
elected surveyor of highways 1725, and selectman 1744.
He made several purchases and sales of real estate in Lebanon; his
first, January 28, 1716-17, from Thomas Root, 69 acres in the 3rd
division; consideration £20. In 1729 he received from his father 20
acres in Lebanon; consideration, "love, respect and good will that I
bear to my son John Newcomb".
Deacon Newcomb held various appointments in the ecclesiastical society;
from the church records it appears that in 1738 he was chosen as one of
the most judicious, prudent and skillful of the brethren of the church
to assist in the management of all affairs in church government. In
1741 he was on the committee with Deacon Eliakim Tupper to manage the
prudentials of the parish; from Society Rate Bill, containing 154
names, made out by the that year for "defraying the necessary charges
in the north parish in Lebanon", £330 16s 9d, it appears he paid the
highest tax but one in the parish, his tax being £5 11s 2d. Of the
amount raised, £290 was for the support of Rev. Eleazer Wheelock, who
was their pastor 35 years and afterward first president of Dartmouth
College.
In 1744 Mr. Newcomb was on a committee to see that a school be kept in
the parish the year ensuing. In summer of 1760 Deacon Newcomb, his
wife, and their children Eddy, Abigail and John, perhaps also Jonathan,
and their families, removed to Cornwallis, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, and
settled upon lands vacated by the deportation of the French Acadians,
1755-56; the three sons were among the grantors of the township of
Cornwallis, 1761. In 1762 Deacon Newcomb assisted in the organization
of the First Presbyterian Church, to which many of descendants have
since belonged.
The town records of Cornwallis contain the following notice of the
deaths of Mr. Newcomb and his wife: "Deacon John Newcomb Departed this
Life the 22nd day of February Anno Domini 1765". "Ellis [Alice]
Newcomb, wid of Dec John Newcomb Departed this Life January the 8th Day
A.D. 1767 Aged about 77 1/2 years." The farm upon which they died has
ever since been in the possession of their descendants, each bearing
the name John; it is now owned by their g.g. grands. Elder John Samuel
Newcomb.
A correspondent writes: "His descendants were persons of strict
uprightness, stern integrity and unflinching perseverance, many having
remarkable developments of natural talent and native energy." (2)
John married Alice Lombard,(14, 24) daughter of Jonathan Lombard and
Elizabeth Eddy, on 23 Sep 1709 in Edgartown MA.(4) Alice was born on 19
Oct 1686 in Edgartown MA (24) and died on 8 Jan 1767 in Cornwallis
N.S..(4) Another name for Alice was Lambert.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 126 F i. Katherine (Catherine) Newcomb(1, 2, 25) was born on 21 May
1710 in Lebanon CT (2) and died on 20 Sep 1762 in Mansfield
CT.(4)
+ 127 F ii. Alice Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 24 Mar 1712,(2, 4) was
christened on 8 Jun 1718 in Lebanon CT,(3) and died on 17
Jun 1752.(2, 3)
+ 128 M iii. Capt Eddy Newcomb(1, 2, 26) was born on 23 Sep 1713 in
Edgartown MA (2) and died after 19 Oct 1781 in Cornwallis
N.S..(2)
+ 129 F iv. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 16 Nov 1715 in Lebanon
CT.(2, 4)
130 M v. Abraham Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 22 Jul 1718,(2, 4) was
christened on 30 Aug 1718 in Lebanon CT,(3) and died on 10
May 1732.(2, 4)
+ 131 M vi. John Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 29 Jul 1720 in Lebanon
CT,(2, 4) was christened on 23 Oct 1720 in Lebanon CT,(3)
and died on 13 Apr 1778.(2)
+ 132 M vii. Jonathan Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 14) was born on 21 Aug 1722 in
Lebanon CT (2, 4) and died on 16 May 1765 in Cornwallis
N.S..(2)
+ 133 M viii. Jacob Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 10 Oct 1724 in Columbia
CT (2) and died in 1777.(2)
25. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 7, 9) was born in 1691-1692 in Edgartown MA,(2,
4, 7, 9) died in 1761 in Dutchess Co. NY,(4, 7, 9) and was buried in
Washington Hollow Cem., Dutchess Co. NY.(3, 4)
Burial Notes: Mr. Newcomb was interred in Washington Hollow churchyard, about
two and a half miles northeast of the brick house. The inscription upon his
gravestone is as follows:
T N
1761
Additional facts:
He worked as a merchant, cordwainer. (4)
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Mr. Newcomb settled in Lebanon, Conn.,
about 1714 and resided there until 1739, when he removed to Salisbury,
Conn. He is called "cordwainer" in deed of 1734 from his father. Soon
after his settlement in Lebanon he became largely interested in
mercantile pursuits, which business he followed until 1739, or over 20
years. The venerable book (No. 5) in which he began accounts, Oct.
1735, and which he appears to have used until 1738, is a prized
possession of the family. It was owned by his son Simon, and grandson,
Dr. Simon Newcomb or Lansingburg, N.Y. This book contains the names
over over 350 persons with whom he had business transactions and 80
other individuals are mentioned in connection with the accounts. Among
his patrons were his father, Simon, and brothers, Joh, Hezekiah,
Obadiah, and Benjamin. His customers were were from Colchester,
Coventry, Crank Society (a part of Lebanon), Goshen, Hebron, Mansfield,
Scotland, Stafford and Windham. He purchased some of his merchandise at
Norwich, Conn. Mr. Newcomb appears to have kept for sale everything
wanted by his customers, dry goods, groceries, shoes, "Rhum", etc.
Mr. Newcomb was constable from 1721-24. In 1727 he was Quartermaster of
a regiment in Windham Co., Conn. The next year he was confirmed
Quartermaster (see History of Windham Co. p. 262). Oct. 1736 he was
Lieutenant of troop in Windham Co., Conn. In 1737, he gave Hannah
Harsel credit, 11s, 8d. for schooling his children.
The town records show that he made no less than twenty purchases of
real estate in Lebanon; the first, 29 Sept. 1718, fifty-nine acres for
£46; the land was situated "in that part of the town called Chestnut
Hill" and which was set off in 1804 to form the present town of
Columbia, and situated one mile, very nearly southeast, from the church
in Columbia. His largest purchase was 200 acres for £300. He owned a
large tract of land about two miles northwest from the present village
of Lebanon. In 1734 he bought of his father, Simon, for £70, all lands,
etc., in Edgartown, Mass. (not described), and sold same in 1740, for
£100 to his youngest brother Simon, "all rights by heirship of our
honored father Simon Newcomb, of all estate in Edgartown."
Mr. Newcomb was elected surveyor of highways, 8 Dec. 1729, and lived in
Lebanon as late as 19 Mar. 1738-9, but removed to Salisbury (then New
Haven Co.), Conn. before 11 Oct. following, and became one of the
origianl proprietors of the town. He was moderator of the town meeting,
9 Nov. 1741, and the first chosen selectman. In 1745 he united with the
church in Salisbury by letter from the old or First Church in Lebanon.
In the ratable estate of Salisbury, 1742-3-4, he stands by far the
highest. In 1742 his estate was set down at £137, in 1743 at £194, and
in 1744 at £168. He made several grants of land in Salisbury. Near the
close of the year 1746 he removed to a place called "Crum Elbow
Precinct" or "Little Nine Partners" (it being in the 8th division of
the "Great Nine Partners") in Dutchess Co., N.Y., about ten miles east
of Poughkeepsie. Little or Upper Nine Partners Patent was granted by
the Crown on 10 Apr. 1706, to nine men, Sampson Broughton and others.
Mr. Newcomb gave to each of his sons a farm, but whether by will or
deed is unkown; no record of settlement of his estate has been found.
He resided in what was afterwards called "Charlotte Precinct" in the
town of Pleasant Valley. Deacon Moses Barlow and his brother Nathan
went to Pleasant Valley from Cape Cod in 1756. In their diary they
speak of the kind hospitality extended to them by the Newcombs of
Pleasant Valley on their way to their new homes. The house in which
Thomas Newcomb lived and died was distant about forty rods in a
southwesterly direction from the large brick house afterward erected by
his son, Zaccheus. The property, including the two houses, passed by
bequest, upon the death of Azccheus, to Zaccheus's son, Thomas, who
held the estate during his life, and who was succeeded in the
proprietorship by his son, John Hopper Newcomb, who in 1859 disposed of
the estate which had been in the possession of the family fo four
generations.
His old family bible, printed in London, England, in 1712, is in
possession of Cornelius S. Newcomb, whose address in 1913 was, "Gen.
Del Boston, Mass." (3)
Thomas married Eunice Manning,(2, 4) daughter of Dennis Manning and Catharine
Innes, on 28 Oct 1712 in Nantucket MA.(2, 4) Eunice was born circa 1685
(2, 4) and died on 7 Dec 1715.(2, 4)
Thomas next married Judith Woodworth,(2, 4, 7, 9) daughter of Benjamin
Woodworth and Hannah Damon, on 17 Jan 1720 in Lebanon CT.(4, 9) Judith
was born circa 1701 in Scituate MA.(9)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 134 M i. Cyrenius Newcomb(1, 2, 9) was born on 16 Apr 1721 in Lebanon
CT (2) and died in 1760 in Oswego NY.(3)
+ 135 M ii. Azariah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 May 1722 in Lebanon
CT.(2)
136 F iii. Keziah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Nov 1723 in Lebanon CT.(2)
+ 137 M iv. Zaccheus Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born from 19 Feb 1724 to 1725
in Lebanon CT (2) and died circa 1790 in Kalina Kill NY.(2,
3)
+ 138 M v. Adonijah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Feb 1726 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died circa 1795 in Pittstown NY.(2)
+ 139 M vi. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Nov 1730 in Lebanon
CT.(2)
+ 140 F vii. Judith Newcomb(1, 2, 9) was born on 21 May 1733 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died on 31 Aug 1808.(9)
+ 141 M viii. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Jan 1736 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 26 Dec 1819 in Pittstown NY.(2)
142 F ix. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jun 1738 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 24 Jun 1739 in Salisbury CT.(2)
26. Hezekiah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 15) was born on 26 May 1693 in Edgartown
MA,(4) was christened on 25 Dec 1716 in New London CT,(2, 4) died on 15
Aug 1772 in Lebanon CT,(4, 5) and was buried in Jonathan Trumbull Cem.,
Lebanon CT.(3, 4)
Burial Notes: Mr. Newcomb was buried in Lebanon near his first wife, and but a
few feet from the tomb (ault) of the Trumbull famiily. The following is a copy
of the inscription upon the tombstones of Hezekiah Newcomb and his first wife.
(Cherub) (Cherub)
Here lies the body of Mr IN MEMORY
Hezekiah Newcomb who of Mrs jerusha Ne
after a virtuous Pious and Ex wcomb wife of
emplary life having served Hezekiah Newcomb
God in his generation Was Who died Nov ye
Dismissed by a sudden and 5th A D 1739 in ye
Easy Death fell asleep in 47 year of her age
Jesus Augt 15 1772 in ye 79
year of his age
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Immediately after his marriage, Hezekiah
Newcomb settled in Lebanon, Conn., where his entire life was spent. As
a youth he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, probably at New
London, Conn., where he joined the church on profession of fath and was
baptised 25 Dec. 1715. The New London church published in 1870 a
catalogue of persons who had belonged to the church since its
foundation in 1670 and omitted the name of Hezekiah Newcomb, also
several others. Hezekiah Newcomb and Jon Clark were agent for the 1st
Society of Lebanon, relating to church matters, 4 jan. 1731-2. Mr.
Newcomb was admitted to the church in Lebanon 22 Mar. 1719, and his
wife 20 Nov. 1720. He took the "Freeman's Oath" in Lebanon and held
various town offices there.
Mr. Newcomb made no less than twelve purchases of lands in Lebanon; the
first, 16 Dec. 1717, 114 acres for £62 in northern part of town; in
1726, ten and one-half acres adjoining his brother, Obadiah's, for £10,
10s., called the Village land. In 1743 he bought eith acres by Ten Mile
River; in 1761, for £80, thirty acres at the same place; in 1745, for
£105, eighty acres in the village, adjoining Gov. Trumbull. His town
tax in 1760 was £5 0s. 1d., a large tax at the time. In addition to
working at his trade, Mr. Newcomb was largely engaged in agricultural
pursuits. In some deeds he is called joiner, in others, husbandman and
yeoman. From deeds at Springfiled it appears that Mr. Newcomb bought,
27 Jun 1737, of William Clark of Lebanon, for £20, land in Falltown
(later called Bernardston), Franklin Co., Mass., and became a
proprietor there. He bought in the same place, for £27, fifty acres of
Joseph Atherton, 15 June 1739, and in 1741, for £30, lots forty-nine
and fifty-six, which he sold in 1770 to his "beloved grandson Hezekiah
Newcomb of Lebanon" for "love good-will and affection". At a
proprietors' meeting in Falltown, 18 Oct. 1738, Mr. Newcomb drew lot
ninety-eight and gave a settler's bond.
A full right in Falltown was about 230 acres. First Division, 50 acres
lot and meadow lot of 5 acres; Second Division, 50 acre lot; Third
Division, 50 acres lot; Fourth Division, 50 acre lot. The first
settlement began about 1738. The deeds of Bernardston, mass., were
recorded at Greenfiled after 1787.
Mr. Newcomb sold, for £3, lot 98 referred to in the foregoing, and also
the eighteenth lot in the first division, to his son Peter, on 25 Dec.
1742. Mr. Newcomb never settled in Falltown, but his sons Silas and
Peter removed there from Lebanon about 1740-1 and remained four or five
years. In 1744 the outbreak of the French and Indian War proved most
disastrous to the settlers. So frequent were the incursions of the
roving bands of Indians, and so great was the danger and alarm of the
people, that about that time the settlements of Falltown were partially
abandoned, a few persons only remaining, and they lived in stockades or
fortified houses called forts. Silas and Pter were compelled to leave
and returned to Lebanon. Subsequently, Hezekiah and William, sons of
Peter, settled on adjoining farms on the "Newcomb Road" in what is now
Bernardston. Lietuenant Daniel Newcomb, son of Silas, settled in that
part of Falltown new Leyden; and "from these three families," wrote the
late ex-Lietuenant Governor of Massachusetts, Henry W. Cushman, "a host
of Newcombs have descended, many of them of great intelligence, wealth
and moral worth."
From various sources comes the tradition that Mr. Newcomb was a deacon:
he was held in high veneration by his neighbors, his children and
grandchildren. Isaac Foster, of Spencerport, N.Y., states that he was
told by his grandmother, Submit (Downer) Newcomb, "that during the
whole time of her having her ten chilren at his [Hezekiah Newcomb's]
house, she never heard him speak an angry word. The whole day long he
would most always have his Bible in his hands." (3)
Will: Approved 1 Sept. 1772 and admitted to Probate. (3) In the
distribution of Mr. Newcomb's estate, 20 Apr. 1773, seventeen acres,
with the dwelling house, were set off to his son James, as a part of
his share. An inventory of Mr. Newcomb's estate was taken 25 Aug 1772;
among the articles "one pare of Gould Buttens" worn by Mr. Newcomb at
the time of his marriage went to his grandson, John Newcomb (son of
Silas) who transformed them a hundred years afterward into a Masonic
emblem.
Hezekiah married Jerusha Bradford,(2, 4, 15) daughter of Thomas Bradford and
Anne Smith, on 14 Nov 1716.(2, 4, 13, 15) Jerusha was born on 26 Nov 1692
in Norwich CT,(2, 4) was christened on 28 May 1693 in Norwich CT,(2) died
on 4 Nov 1739 in Lebanon CT,(2, 4) and was buried in Jonathan Trumbull
Cem., Lebanon CT.(4)
Marriage Notes: From John Bearse Newcomb's book (published in 1874): A
pair of gold buttons worn by Mr. Newcomb at the time of his marriage went
to his grandson, John Newcomb (son of Silas), who transformed them a
hundred years afterward into a Masonic emblem now in the possession of
Daniel R. Strong of LeRoy NY. (2)
Birth Notes: Jerusha was the great-granddaughter of William Bradford, who
arrived on the Mayflower in 1620, and who was Governor of the Plymouth Colony
for many years.
General Notes: She was a great-granddaughter of William Bradford who came to
America on the Mayflower. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 143 M i. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 13, 23) was born on 2 Sep 1717 in
Lebanon CT,(2, 13) was christened on 2 Mar 1718 in Lebanon
CT,(4) died on 24 May 1773 in Lebanon CT,(2, 4, 13) and was
buried in Jonathan Trumbull Cem., Lebanon CT.(3, 4)
+ 144 M ii. Peter Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5) was born on 28 Nov 1718 in Lebanon
CT,(2, 4, 5) was christened on 20 Jan 1719,(2) died on 26
Sep 1779 in Lebanon CT,(2, 5) and was buried in Old cem.,
Lebanon CT.(2, 3)
+ 145 F iii. Anne Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 4 Mar 1720 (2, 4) and died
before 1770.(2)
146 M iv. Hezekiah Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 27 Dec 1722 (2, 4) and
died young.(3)
+ 147 M v. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 3 Sep 1724 in Lebanon
CT,(2) died on 26 Aug 1753,(2) and was buried in Jonathan
Trumbull Cem., Lebanon CT.(3, 4)
+ 148 F vi. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 24 Mar 1726 (2, 4) and
died on 25 Oct 1804.(3)
+ 149 F vii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 19 Dec 1727,(2, 4) was
christened on 24 Dec 1727,(3) and died on 31 Jul 1801 in
Canterbury CT.(2)
150 M viii. Samuel Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 2 Sep 1729 (2, 4) and died
on 9 Sep 1748.(2)
+ 151 F ix. Jemima Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Dec 1730 (2) and died on
14 Aug 1769.(12)
+ 152 M x. James Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 7 Feb 1732 in Lebanon
CT,(2, 4) died on 14 Dec 1799 in Stephentown NY,(2) and was
buried in Jonathan Trumbull Cem., Lebanon CT.(4)
Hezekiah next married Hannah ____________,(2, 3, 13) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1741.(2) Hannah died in
1794.(2, 3)
Additional facts:
After Mr. Newcomb's death, Hannah, his second wife, resided several years
with her stepson, Peter Newcomb, in what is now Columbia. (3)
27. Obadiah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 16) was born in 1695 in Edgartown MA,(2,
4, 9, 16) died on 24 May 1761 in Hebron CT,(17) and was buried in
Newcomb Farm, Hebron (now Andover) CT.(2)
General Notes: He is an ancestor of U.S. President George Bush.
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. His early manhood was spent in Edgartown,
and in 1713 he removed to Lebanon, Conn., soon thereafter settling in
the adjoining town of Hebron. He was engaged in the military service,
hence the title "Capt." upon his tomb, which is situated upon land
which he formerly owned, for generations known as the 'Newcomb farm".
Assembly confirmed him Captain of the company or train band, in the
parish of Andover, Conn., and requested that he be commissioned
accordingly. The farm above referred to is in that part of Heborn, now
Andover, about three-fourths of a mile from the railway station. The
homestead was deeded to Obadiah Newcomb's son, Daniel, as a gift, on 27
July 1758, and consisted of 250 acres of fertile land. Capt. Newcomb
invested in farm lands, and in 1718 purchased fifty acres of Joseph
Bradford of New London, Conn. In 1726 he bought ten acres on "Village
Hill" adjoining land of his brother, Hezekiah. In 1738 he added seventy
acres between "Ten Mile Brook and Hop River" and in 1747 he invested in
100 acres in Sharon, Conn. Like his forebears, Capt. Obadiah Newcomb
was an estimable man, a pious Christian, and from Mar. 1727 a member of
the Bolton Church.
On 21 Nov. 1727, a road was laid out to the southeast corner of Mr.
Obadiah Newcomb's orchard. In May 1743 Obadiah Newcomb's name (with
others) was signed to a petition of the residents of Hebron "praying
there may be a district ecclesiastical society" there. (3)
Will: 25 Oct 1758. (3) Probated 6 July 1761, according to East Haddam
Dist., Vol 3, p. 112, Rocard (now Colchester Probate District), and
gives wife Mary 1/3 dwelling house during widowhood and 1/3 personal
estate, not given to son. She and son Daniel Executors. To son Daniel,
he gives land in Hebron and Coventry, and 2/3 farming tools, wearing
apparel, gun, sword, and can, bonds, notes and book accounts "due me"
(having already given him lands) he paying debts of estate and legacy
to daughter. To daughter Abigail wife of David Barber 100 acres (land)
in Sharon, bought of Joseph Owen; 1/3 personal estate and £50
"proclamation money" to be paid two years after decease by son Daniel.
To daughter Jemima, wife of Seth Wales, two tracts of land in Cornwall
50 acres bought of Palmer, 200 acres bought of Wm. Turner and 1/3
personal estate. Provision made for Phinehas Ford who was indentured to
Capt. Obadiah Newcomb.
Only don, Daniel Newcomb, appeared and accepted trust, 6 July 1761.
Obadiah married Abigail Curtis,(2, 4, 9, 16, 29) daughter of Samuel Curtis
and Sarah Alexander. Abigail was born circa 1693,(2, 4, 9, 16) died on 9
May 1757 in Hebron CT,(2, 4, 9, 16) and was buried in Hebron Farm,
Tolland Co. CT.(4)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 153 F i. Eunice Newcomb.(1, 2, 21)
154 M ii. Eleazer Newcomb(1, 3) was christened in Apr 1727 (3) and died
young.(3)
+ 155 F iii. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1727 (2) and died on 22 Mar
1805.(2)
+ 156 M iv. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2, 9, 30, 31) was born on 29 Nov 1729 in
Hebron CT,(2, 9, 31) was christened on 7 Dec 1729 in Bolton
CT,(3) and died before 1789 in Hebron CT.(3)
157 F v. Elizabeth Newcomb.(1, 2)
Elizabeth married Rev. Samuel Lockwood,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
158 M vi. Ebenezer Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 May 1732 (2) and died on
14 Sep 1740.(2)
+ 159 F vii. Jemima Newcomb(1, 2, 32) was born on 8 Dec 1734 in Hebron CT
(2) and died on 28 Dec 1786 in Leverett MA.
160 F viii. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Sep 1737 (2) and died on 20
Aug 1740.(2)
Obadiah next married Mary Chase,(2, 17) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 22 Jun 1758 in Hebron CT.(2, 4, 17)
Mary was christened on 27 Mar 1737 in Bolton CT.(17)
28. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2, 9) was born in 1696-1697 in Edgartown MA.(2)
Additional facts:
She had a residence in 1713 in Lebanon CT. (3)
Deborah married Capt. Timothy Hatch,(2, 4, 9, 26) son of Benjamin Hatch and
Alice Eddy, in 1716 in Lebanon CT.(4) Timothy was born on 19 Oct 1695 in
Falmouth MA (4, 26) and died on 30 Mar 1767.(2, 4)
Additional facts:
Brom B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Timothy Hatch moved to Tolland when a young
man and purchased land in 1721. They settled at Tolland, Conn., where
their children were born. Fourteenth May, 1739, he, of Tolland, bought,
for £300, land in Kent, Conn., to which place he removed. On 12 May
1743 he was commissioned Captain of the Train Band. He and his wife
were received into the church at Kent 28 June 1741, and he was
appointed the first deacon on the 31st of July of the same year.
Captain Hatch laid out the town of Kent and was and influential
citizen. He owned considerable land in the vicinity and served as a
justice of the peace. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
161 M i. Sylvanus Hatch(1, 2) was born on 11 Jul 1717 in Tolland CT.(2)
+ 162 F ii. Mary Hatch(1, 2, 9, 33) was born on 17 Aug 1718 in Tolland
CT.(2)
163 F iii. Jedidah Hatch(1, 2) was born on 12 Dec 1720 in Tolland CT (2)
and died on 15 Sep 1792.(2)
164 M iv. Jethro Hatch(1, 2) was born on 17 Sep 1722 in Tolland CT.(2)
165 M v. Simon Hatch(1, 3) was born on 22 Mar 1726 in Tolland CT.(3)
166 M vi. Timothy Hatch(1, 2) was born on 22 Jun 1728 in Tolland CT (2)
and died on 21 Jun 1801.(3)
Timothy married Eunice Beardsley,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
167 F vii. Deborah Hatch(1, 2) was born on 10 Apr 1729 in Tolland CT.(2)
168 M viii. Job Hatch(1, 2) was born on 10 May 1731 in Tolland CT.(2)
169 M ix. Benjamin Hatch(1, 3) was born in 1733 in Tolland CT.(3)
170 F x. Elizabeth Hatch(1, 3) was born in 1735 in Tolland CT.(3)
29. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 15 Jun 1698 in Edgartown MA.(4)
Sarah married Capt. Ebenezer Nigh (Nye),(2, 4) son of Caleb Nigh (Nye) and
Elizabeth Wood, on 13 Jan 1719-1720.(2, 4) Ebenezer was born in 1698 (4)
and died on 2 Jul 1759.(4)
Marriage Notes: She was his second wife. (3)
Additional facts:
He was a farmer and one of the first settlers at Tolland, Conn., in 1718,
and very probably came from Dartmouth, Mass. He was a public-spirited
man, and served as selectman for thirteen years and was a member of the
House of Representatives one session. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
171 F i. Elizabeth Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 14 Dec 1720 (2) and died
on 14 May 1749.(3)
Elizabeth married Seth Pierce,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Seth was born on 30 Nov 1716.(3)
172 M ii. John Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 27 Nov 1722.(2)
John married Abigail Fuller,(3) daughter of Rev. Daniel Fuller, on 8 Jun
1749 in Willington CT.(3)
173 F iii. Sarah Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 9 Aug 1724 (2) and died on
17 Aug 1731 in Tolland CT.(2, 3)
174 M iv. Ebenezer Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 14 May 1726 (2) and died
on 2 Feb 1727 in Tolland CT.(2)
175 M v. Benjamin Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 13 May 1728 (2) and died
on 9 Aug 1818.(3)
Benjamin married Phoebe West,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 12 Jun 1755.(3) Phoebe died on 4
May 1769.(3)
Benjamin next married Mary Crocker,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 22 Feb 1770.(3)
176 F vi. Eunice Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 15 Feb 1730.(2)
Eunice married ____________ Merrick,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
177 F vii. Lois Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 23 May 1732.(2)
Lois married Daniel Fuller Jr.,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 7 Jul 1755.(3)
178 M viii. Malatia Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 21 Apr 1734 (2) and died
on 4 Aug 1794.(3)
Malatia married Hannah Hubbard,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 8 Mar 1757.(3)
179 F ix. Thankful Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 2 Aug 1736.(2)
Thankful married Oliver West,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 20 Jan 1757.(3)
180 M x. Samuel Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 20 Jul 1738 (2) and died on
8 May 1781.(3)
Samuel married Abigail Benton,(2, 3) daughter of Timothy Benton, on 30
May 1763.(2) Abigail was born in 1739 (3) and died on 1 Mar 1782.(3)
181 F xi. Lydia Nigh (Nye)(1, 2) was born on 21 Aug 1740.(2)
General Notes: John Bearse Newcomb (1874) shows Lydia born 21 Aug. 1740, but
does not show Silas. Bethuel Merritt Newcomb (1923) shows Silas on the same
date, but does not show Lydia. Were these twins, or is one of them simply
incorrect?
182 M xii. Silas Nigh (Nye)(1, 3) was born on 21 Aug 1740.(3)
183 F xiii. Sarah Nigh (Nye)(1, 3) was born on 25 May 1743 (3) and died on
22 Oct 1817.(3)
Sarah married Rufus West,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 22 Nov 1764 in Tolland CT.(3)
184 M xiv. Ebenezer Nigh (Nye)(1, 3) was born on 26 Jul 1748.(3)
30. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 8) was born circa 1700 in Edgartown MA (2, 4)
and died after 1775 in Waterborough N.B..(4)
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Mr. Newcomb "owned covenant" at Lebanon in
the oldest church, 15 Oct. 1732. He had resided in Lebanon since the
autumn of 1713, when he removed with his father's family, and there
resided until 1732, when he went to Willington, Conn. After four years
he returned to Lebanon. In 1733 Benjamin Newcomb with his father, Simon
of Lebanon, bought land and rights amounting to 171 acres and 13 1/2
acres commons in Willington. Subsequently Mr. Newcomb established his
home in Kent, Conn., where he wife was received to church 6 Jun 1742,
and he, 26 Feb. 1749. The same year he bought 40 acres in Sharon for
£700 "old tenor". Oct 1751 Benjamin Newcomb "of Cornwall Conn." is on
petition. About 1760, soon after the expulsion of the Acadians from
Nova Scotia, he removed with his family, except three daughters, to the
town of Cornwallis, Kings Co., and become one of the original
proprietors in 1761, receiving a half-acre house-lot in the compact
part of town for residence, and several large lots in the vicinity as
his share. Mr. Newcomb and his wife aided in the organization of the
first church in Cornwallis. Tradition says that Mrs. Newcomb was of
Scotch descent. Some time after 1775 he removed with his son, Benjamin,
to Wateroborough, New Brunswick, later Canning, where they died. In a
letter from Benjamin to his sister Submit, dated 16 Oct. 1818, the
statement is made: "Since I have seen you I have buried our honored
father and mother, and two near and dear wives, two sons and one
daughter." (3)
Benjamin married Hannah Clark,(2, 4) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
185 F i. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1728 (2) and died on 6 Aug
1806 in Canaan CT.(2)
Hannah married William Tanner (Turner?),(2, 3) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 23 Mar 1749 in Kent
CT.(2, 28)
186 M ii. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1729 and was christened
on 12 Oct 1729.(2)
187 M iii. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1730 and was christened on
25 Jan 1730.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution, 1779-1780. (3) Probably the same person
who served in the 1st Connecticut regiment from 1 July 1779, or 1780,
to Dec. 16, 1780. The regiment was enlisted mainly from New London
Co., under Colonel Philip Burr Bradley.
+ 188 F iv. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1730,(3) was christened on 30
Jun 1731,(3) and died on 16 Nov 1808 in Warren Co NC.(2)
+ 189 M v. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Jun 1733 in Willington
CT (2) and died on 2 May 1814 in Warren CT.(2)
+ 190 F vi. Bethiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Feb 1735 (2) and died on
19 Aug 1811 in Sherburne NY.(2, 3)
+ 191 M vii. Oliver Newcomb(1, 2, 8) was born circa 1738 in Connecticut
(3) and died circa 1821 in Pope's Harbor N.S..(2)
+ 192 M viii. Iram Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1740 in Connecticut.(3)
193 F ix. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1744 and was christened on
25 Mar 1744.(2)
Deborah married Isaac Miller,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 22 May 1766.(2)
Deborah next married ____________ Gallop,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
+ 194 M x. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1746, was christened on
12 Oct 1746 in Kent CT,(2) and died in Dec 1818 in
Waterborough N.B..(2)
+ 195 F xi. Jemima Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1748 and was christened
on 27 Mar 1748.(2)
+ 196 F xii. Submit Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1750-1751 (2) and died on 18
May 1821 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
31. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 18) was born on 6 Feb 1701 in Edgartown MA,(4)
died on 13 Jan 1727 in Lebanon CT,(2, 4, 18) and was buried in Windham
CT.(4)
Elizabeth married Ebenezer Wright,(2, 4, 18) son of Ensign Abel Wright and
Rebecca Terry, on 20 Apr 1721 in Lebanon CT.(2, 4) Ebenezer was born on
22 Feb 1701 (2, 4, 18) and died on 22 Apr 1786 in Mansfield CT.(2, 4, 18)
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer. (3)
Land: 24 Aug 1722, Connecticut. (3) His father, Abel Wright, deeded to him
180 acres of land, part of the tract bought of Rev. Samuel Whiting of
Windham, lying partly in Windham and partly in Lebanon.
He resided in Mansfield CT in 1740 (moved to Mansfield.). (3)
Will: 2 Dec 1768. (3) In his will he named all his eleven children and
made his wife, Sarah, and Son, Capt. Amaziah Wright, executors.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 197 F i. Zerviah Wright(1, 2, 18) was born on 13 Mar 1722 in Windham
CT (3) and died before 1768.
+ 198 F ii. Deborah Wright(1, 2, 18) was born on 29 Jan 1725.(2, 18)
+ 199 M iii. Ebenezer Wright(1, 2, 18) was born on 2 Jan 1727 in Windham
CT (2, 18) and died on 18 Jul 1809 in Cornwall, Canada.(2)
32. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1705 in Edgartown MA (2, 4) and died
circa 1770 in Cornwallis N.S..(3)
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. When, in 1755, under orders of the General
Assembly a total force of 3000 men was raised in Connecticut, they
payroll of Capt. John Terry's Company, which marched from Lebanon 15
Sept., included "Simon Newcomb, master", signing for Stephn. Harding
Williams, Private, who served from Aug. 29 to Dec. 9, 1755. This
signature seems to show that Williams was the bound servant of Simon
Newcomb. Simon Newcomb served two weeks (as long as any) in
Lieutenant-Colonel David Whitney's company of militia for the relief of
Fort William Henry, Aug. 1757. All of his company were Canaan men.
Simon Newcomb, 28 July 1740, bought of his brother, Thomas, for £100,
"all Rights by Heirship of my Honored father Simon Newcomb of all
estate in Edgartown," Mass., the same which Thomas bought of their
father in 1734. Mr. Newcomb resided upon his father's farm, which he
inherited by will (after paying certain legacies) and which he came
into full possession of upon the death of his mother in 1756. In 1760
Mr. Newcomb's tax was £4 3s 4d, a large tax for that period. On 15 May
1761, he sold the farm to Silas Sprague for £750.
Mr. Newcomb was chosen by his townsmen for several positions of trust;
for example, surveyor of highways and fence viewer, and was a man of
prominence in his community. He removed, in the summer of 1761, to
Cornwallis, N.S., and was one of the proprietors of that town. He
received by division several lots of land in Cornwallis. (3)
Simon married Jerusha Lathrop,(2, 4) daughter of Thomas Lathrop and Mehitable
Sarson, on 17 Nov 1740.(2) Jerusha was born from 1706 to 1707 (2) and
died on 13 Apr 1748 in Lebanon CT.(2, 4)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 200 F i. Mehitable Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 7 Mar 1741-1742 (2, 4)
and died after 1810.(2)
+ 201 F ii. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 33) was born on 2 Jan 1744,(2, 3, 4)
was christened on 8 Jan 1744,(3) and died circa 1833 in New
Brunswick.(2)
+ 202 M iii. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 23) was born on 28 Dec 1745 in Lebanon
CT (2, 4, 23) and died in Dec 1776 in Amherst N.S..(2, 23)
(Twin)
203 F iv. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 28 Dec 1745 in Lebanon
CT,(2, 4) was christened on 29 Dec 1745,(3) died on 9 Mar
1751,(2) and was buried in Lebanon CT.(2) (Twin)
204 F v. Hope Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1748, was christened on 7 Aug
1748,(2) died on 10 Oct 1748,(2) and was buried in Lebanon
CT.(2)
Simon next married Jane Lathrop,(2, 3) daughter of Thomas Lathrop and
Mehitable Sarson, from 1751 to 1754.(4)
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Jane Worth had one or more children by
Nathiel Worth, prior to her marriage with Mr. Newcomb. She was a widow
and living in Lebanon, Conn., 25 Apr. 1751, where she sold lands in
Edgartown derived from her mother and husband, Nathaniel Worth. "Jane
worth alias Newcomb" of Lebanon sold certain interests in lands in
Edgartown in 1754 "formerly belonging to Richard Sarson Esq and then to
Mrs. Mehitable Lathrop deceased". In deed of 1770, she then a widow of
Cornwallis, N.S., speaks of her son, Sarson Worth, deceased, and sells
her interests in Martha's Vineyard. (3)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 205 F i. Molly or Mary Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 1 Mar 1752 (3) and
died before 23 Dec 1797.(3)
34. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2, 11) was born on 13 Aug 1697 in Eastham MA (2, 11)
and died circa 1764.(3)
Additional facts:
He resided in Provincetown MA (he was selectman in 1747). (3)
Religion: Admitted to the church, 1749, Truro MA. (3)
Thomas married Hepzibah Wood,(2, 19) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in 1720 in Eastham MA.(19)
Children from this marriage were:
206 F i. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Jul 1723 (2) and died on 31
Mar 1791.(3)
Sarah married Thomas Dodd,(3) son of Daniel Dodd and Sarah ____________.
Thomas was born on 7 Jan 1723 (3) and died on 8 Sep 1815.(3)
+ 207 M ii. Silas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Apr 1725 (2) and died
circa 1795.(3)
Thomas next married Mary (probably Lathley),(2, 19) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 31 May 1732.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
208 F i. Hepzibah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Jun 1734.(2)
Hepzibah married Joshua Pierce,(19) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
209 F ii. Peggy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Feb 1736.(2)
210 F iii. Betty Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 May 1738.(2)
+ 211 M iv. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Sep 1740.(2)
212 F v. Mary Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 31 Jan 1743 (3) and was
christened on 8 Jul 1744 in Truro MA.(19)
Mary married Thomas Bassett,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 17 Sep 1763.(3)
213 F vi. Jenny Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 4 Feb 1745 (3) and was
christened on 3 Jun 1750 in Truro MA.(3)
35. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 11, 20) was born on 30 Nov 1699 in Eastham MA (2, 11,
20) and died in 1778.(2, 20)
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Mr. Newcomb was a resident in that part of
Eastham which was set off in 1763 to form the town of Wellfleet. He was
a farmer and in the year 1751 he served as constable. In the valuation
of 1770 he was put down "1 poll not ratable, 1 horse, 2 cows, 2 ocen, 4
sheep, 1 swine and 4 acres pasture". (3)
Will: 16 Mar 1778. (3) Proved 15 Apr. 1778. He gave to his wife, Sarah,
use and improvement of property during life; to son, Simeon, house at
decease of wife; to son, William, s. part of fenced land; to son, Simon
Jr., fenced lands and wood lands in Wellfleet and Truro, and named him
executor. He gave to daughters, Susannah Pierce and Lydia Hopkins, all
his sheep.
Simon married Lydia Brown,(2, 20) daughter of Samuel Brown and Susannah
Harding, on 5 Apr 1722 in Eastham MA.(2, 20) Lydia was born on 30 Apr
1702 in Eastham MA.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 214 M i. Capt. Simeon Newcomb(1, 2, 20) was born circa 1723 (2, 20)
and died before 8 Mar 1786.(20)
+ 215 F ii. Susannah Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1725 (3) and died
before 1801.(3)
+ 216 M iii. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1727 in Wellfleet MA (2)
and died on 12 May 1795 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
+ 217 M iv. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Jan 1735 in Eastham MA,(2,
19) died on 20 May 1808,(2) and was buried in Wellfleet
MA.(2)
+ 218 F v. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1737.(3)
Simon next married Sarah (probably Walker),(3, 19) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1758.(3)
36. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1702 (3) and was christened on 2 Jun
1717 in Congregational Church, Truro MA.(3)
Deborah married Thomas Lamkin,(2, 19) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 28 Jan 1719.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 219 F i. Mary Lamkin.(1, 33)
220 M ii. Joshua Lamkin(1, 19) was born circa 1721.(19)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (19)
Joshua married Hannah Robinson,(19) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
221 F iii. Elizabeth Lamkin(1, 19) was born circa 1723.(19)
Elizabeth married John Colburn,(19) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
222 F iv. Jane Lamkin(1, 19) was born circa 1725.(19)
37. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1704 (3) and was christened on 2 Jun
1717 in Congregational Church, Truro MA.(3)
Mary married Luke Stubbs,(2) son of Richard Stubbs and Rebecca Lobdell, on 11
Apr 1723 in Eastham MA.(2) Luke was born on 5 Jul 1696 in Hull MA.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 223 M i. Samuel Stubbs(1, 19) was born on 25 Jul 1725 (19) and died in
1789.
224 F ii. Mary Stubbs(1, 19) was born on 27 Oct 1728.(19)
225 M iii. Simeon Stubbs(1, 19) was born circa 1730.(19)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (19) Killed in the Rev. War.
226 M iv. Isaac Stubbs(1, 19) was born circa 1732.(19)
227 M v. Benjamin Stubbs(1, 19) was born circa 1734.(19)
Additional facts:
Military: Revoluationary War. (19) Served from Massachusetts
228 M vi. James Stubbs(1, 19) was born circa 1735.(19)
James married Sarah Cahoon,(19) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 2 Nov 1758 in Eastham MA.(19)
229 M vii. Thomas Stubbs(1, 19) was born circa 1737.(19)
Thomas married Experience Ryder,(19) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 20 Nov 1759 in
Eastham MA.(19)
230 F viii. Susanna Stubbs(1, 19) was born circa 1738.(19)
Susanna married Simeon Smith,(19) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 29 Dec 1757 in Eastham MA.(19)
231 F ix. Rebecca Stubbs(1, 19) was born circa 1740.(19)
Rebecca married Levi Wiley,(19) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 3 Apr 1760 in Eastham MA.(19)
232 M x. John Stubbs(1, 19) was born circa 1743.(19)
John married Amy Covell,(19) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 9 Oct 1766 in Eastham MA.(19)
233 M xi. Joseph Cook Stubbs(1, 19) was born circa 1748.(19)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (19) Served from Connecticut.
39. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1708,(3) was christened on 2 Jun
1717 in Congregational Church, Truro MA,(3) and died after 6 Apr
1763.(19)
Elizabeth married Joshua Pierce,(2, 3) son of Isaac Pierce and Esther
____________, on 24 Jul 1729 in Eastham MA.(2) Joshua was born in 1707
(3) and died in 1760.(3)
Marriage Notes: According to "Mayflower Families" they did not have a son
named Dan, as listed in the Newcomb books.
Children from this marriage were:
234 M i. Samuel Pierce(1, 3) was born in 1730 in Eastham MA.(3)
Samuel married Marcy Rider,(19) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
235 M ii. Joshua Pierce(1, 3) was born circa 1740.(3)
40. Ebenezer Newcomb(1, 2, 21) was born in 1712 in Eastham MA,(2, 21) was
christened on 2 Jun 1717 in Congregational Church, Truro MA,(2, 3) and
died on 11 Oct 1782 in Greenwich MA.(2)
Research Notes: He was a descendant of Stephen Hopkins, who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Capt. Ebenezer Newcomb resided in that part
of Eastham which in 1763 was set off to form the town of Wellfleet. He
was a mariner and about 1773 removed with his son David to Oxford,
Mass., and in 1782 to Greenwich in the same state. In 1760 his son
David was appointed guardian to his younger brothers and sisters, to
take care of property which fell to them as heirs of their maternal
grandfather, Ebenezer Freeman. On 8 Mar. 1742, Capt. Ebenezer Newcomb
was chosen "hogereve" and in 1749-50 he was elected "tythingman".
"March 21, 1750, Ebenezer" of Truro, "yeoman and wife thankful" sold
land in Truro, pt or 8" lot in the last division. Capt. Newcomb was in
the Old French War as a sailing master, 2 Mar. 1747-8. The work on
navigation which he used was preserved as a family relict for many
years. He and his wife Experience joined church at Greenwich by letter
from Wellfleet, 15 Jun 1782. (3)
Ebenezer married Thankful Freeman,(2, 21) daughter of Ebenezer Freeman and
Abigail Young, on 15 Jun 1738 in Eastham MA.(3, 21) Thankful was born on
15 Feb 1714.(2)
General Notes: She was a descendant of William Brewster who came to America on
the Mayflower. (3)
Additional facts:
She has conflicting birth information of 1715. (21)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 236 M i. David Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 15 Jan 1739 in Eastham MA
(2, 19, 23) and died in 1824 in Enfield MA.(2, 23)
237 M ii. Nehemiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1741 (3) and died before
1769.(19)
+ 238 F iii. Thankful Newcomb(1, 2, 21) was born circa 1743.(3)
239 F iv. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1745.(3)
Additional facts:
Living: 1771. (19)
240 F v. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1747.(3)
Elizabeth married Joseph Collins,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 5 Dec 1765.(3)
+ 241 F vi. Rachel Newcomb(1, 2) died on 13 Oct 1834.(3)
+ 242 M vii. Ebenezer Newcomb.(1, 2)
Ebenezer next married Experience Brown,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 6 Feb 1758 in Eastham
MA.(2)
The child from this marriage was:
243 F i. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1759.(2)
Sarah married Joseph Hatch,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 6 Apr 1780 in Greenwich MA.(2)
41. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1715 in Eastham MA,(2) was christened
on 2 Jun 1717 in Congregational Church, Truro MA,(3) and died in 1762 in
Wellfleet MA.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War, USA. (2) From John Bearse Newcomb's book: He
served in the Old French War, was in the expedition against Louisburg
on Cape Breton; was with Capt. Church against the French and Indians on
Casco Bay; also served through the War of the Revolution.
Joseph married Mary Eldridge,(2) daughter of Elisha Eldridge and Dorcas
Mulford, on 16 Mar 1738 in Eastham MA.(2) Mary was born on 15 Mar 1720 in
Eastham MA (3) and was christened on 2 Jul 1727 in Truro MA.(19)
Children from this marriage were:
244 F i. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1739.(3)
Ruth married Samuel Smith Jr.,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 21 Apr 1756.(3) Samuel was born on 4
Feb 1726.(3)
+ 245 M ii. Elisha Newcomb(1, 2, 34) was born in 1742 in Massachusetts
(34) and died in Nov 1772.(2, 3, 19, 34)
+ 246 F iii. Jemima Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1743 (3) and died on 26
Jul 1823.(3)
+ 247 F iv. Deborah Newcomb.(1, 2)
248 F v. Dorcas Newcomb.(1, 3)
Dorcas married Micah Phillips,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 4 Nov 1766.(3)
+ 249 M vi. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 7 Mar 1749 in Eastham MA
(2, 23) and died before 6 Feb 1820 in Wellfleet MA.(3, 23)
+ 250 F vii. Mary Newcomb.(1, 3)
53. Mercy (or Mary) Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Mar 1701 (2) and died before
1734.(3)
Mercy (or Mary) married Jabez Dimock,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in 1722.(3) Jabez was christened on 5 Oct
1719 in Boston MA (3) and died on 15 Jan 1771.(3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a shipwright. (3)
Religion: Admitted to Second Church, 23 May 1725. (3)
22 Nov 1734, Falmouth ME: ? (3)
Children from this marriage were:
251 F i. Mercy Dimock(1, 2) was born circa 1724, was christened on 11
Mar 1724 in Old North Church, Boston MA,(2, 3) and died on
27 Dec 1787.(3)
Mercy married Abraham Nott,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 15 Jul 1743 in Wethersfield CT.(3)
252 F ii. Mary Dimock(1, 2) was born circa 1726-1727 and was christened
on 29 Jan 1727 in Old North Church, Boston MA.(2, 3)
Mary married Edward Gearing,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 22 Jun 1750 in Gloucester MA.(3)
54. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Aug 1702 in Sandwich MA (2) and died
on 8 Apr 1736.(2)
Burial Notes: The inscription on his tomb reads, "Here lies ye body of Mr.
William Newcomb, who died april ye 8th A.D. 1736 in ye 34th years of his age.
Who left 7 desierable children & the only daughter of ye honorable Melatiah
Bourne Esq his widow."
Additional facts:
Education: 1722. (2) Graduated Harvard University
He inherited from his father a large estate, and kept the same inn or
public-house which his father had occupied before him. (2)
Probate: (3) On 15 May 1736, Samuel Jennings, Ebenezer Wing and Nathan Nye
took an inventory of the estate of "Mr. William Nucomb late of Sandwich
now Deceas'd", the total amount of which was £2759, 1s. Mr. Newcomb
owned two stores and had over £1000 due him on bonds and accounts at
the time of his death.
On 20 May 1736, "Bathsua Nucomb administratrix" and the three
appraisers made oath to the inventory, at Sandwich, before Melatiah
Bourn, Judge of Probate. The same day, "Bathsha Ncuomb of Sandwich" was
appointed administratrix of the estate of "William Nucomb late of
Sandwich Gen't deceased." On 1 July 1748, "Timothy Ruggles and Bethshua
his wife Exhibitted the foregoing and Made Oath that it Contain'd a
True Acc' of their Admini'n on the Estate of mr William Newcomb Late of
Sandwich... deceased, which Acc'o is Accordingly Accepted and Allowed."
William married Bathsheba Bourne,(2, 3, 35) daughter of Hon. Melatiah Bourn
and Desire Chipman. Bathsheba was born on 11 Nov 1703 (3) and died in
1787 in Hardwick MA.(3)
General Notes: She was a descendant of John Howland and Elizabeth Tilly, who
came to America on the Mayflower. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
253 F i. Mercy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Feb 1723.(2)
Mercy married John Bassett,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 24 Oct 1742.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a cordwainer. (3)
+ 254 F ii. Desire Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jul 1725 (2) and died on
5 Jan 1778.(2)
255 M iii. Peter Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Sep 1726.(2)
+ 256 F iv. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Apr 1728 (2) and died on 12
Dec 1808.(3)
+ 257 F v. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Oct 1729 in Sandwich MA
(2) and died on 20 May 1794.(3)
+ 258 M vi. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Jan 1730-1731 in
Sandwich MA (2) and died on 17 Sep 1807.(2)
+ 259 F vii. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Jun 1732.(2)
260 M viii. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Jun 1734.(2, 3)
62. Bayes Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1708 (2) and died in Feb 1783.(3)
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. With the exception of the year 1743, at
Windham, Conn., the residence of Capt. Bayes Newcomb and his wife was
in Edgartown prior to 1758, afterward in Tisbury, and adjoining town.
Although administration upon his father's estate had been granted in
Salem Co., N.J., to his mother in 1733, yet Capt. Newcomb took out
letters of administration upon his father's estate at Edgartown, 21
Feb. 1739. In 1740 Capt. Bayes Newcomb was grand juror. He enlisted, 7
Mar. 1757, in the Tisbury Foot Co., for service in the Old French War.
Prior to 1773, Capt. Newcomb was a mariner, a commander of ships, and
subsequently a husbandman. Mrs. Newcomb was admitted to the church at
Edgartown in 1748 and her husband joined the church in Tisbury 2 Dec.
1770. Capt. Newcomb bought from most of the heirs of his paternal
grandparents certain "rights" to lands on Martha's Vineyard, and owned
a large property there; he lost nearly all at the time of the
Revolutionary War. Two of his sons, perhaps more, were in the service;
one, Lieut. Andrew, died "while returning from captivity". Eight of
their children were baptized 4 Dec. 1748. (3)
Bayes married Amey Martin,(2) daughter of Thomas Martin and Amey Daggett,
from 5 Feb 1733 to 1734.(2) Amey was born on 1 Sep 1716 in Edgartown MA
(2) and died on 24 Nov 1792 in Tisbury MA.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
261 M i. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2, 38, 39) was born circa 1735 (2) and was
christened on 4 Dec 1748.(2)
Joseph married Mary Aldrich,(3, 38, 39) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 28 Jul 1768 in
Bridgewater MA.(3, 38, 39)
262 M ii. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1737 (2) and was christened
on 4 Dec 1748.(2)
263 F iii. Lucretia Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1739 (2) and was
christened on 4 Dec 1748.(2)
Additional facts:
Living: 1759. (2) Unmarried as of 1759
264 F iv. Susannah Newcomb(1, 2, 39) was born circa 1741 (2) and was
christened on 4 Dec 1748.(2)
Susannah married Paul Luce,(2, 39) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 21 Mar 1759 in Tisbury MA.(3, 39)
Susannah next married Paul Harding,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 8 Jul 1760.(3)
265 F v. Amey Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1743 (2) and was christened
on 4 Dec 1748.(2)
266 F vi. Ann Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1744-1745 (2) and was
christened on 4 Dec 1748.(2)
267 F vii. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1746-1747 (2) and was
christened on 4 Dec 1748.(2)
268 F viii. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1748 (2) and was christened
on 4 Dec 1748.(2)
+ 269 M ix. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2, 39) was born in 1750 in Edgartown MA (2)
and died in 1781.(2)
+ 270 M x. George Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1754 in Edgartown MA (2) and
died before 5 Jul 1787.(3)
+ 271 F xi. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 40) was born in 1760 (2) and died in Jun
1837.(2)
63. Priscilla Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1711 (2) and died on 5 Jan
1792.(2)
Priscilla married James Pineo,(2) son of James Pineo and Dorothy Badcock, on
16 Jun 1731.(2) James died on 18 Apr 1789 in Lebanon CT.(2)
Additional facts:
Religion: Deacon of the Second Church of Lebanon, 1755. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
272 F i. Anne Pineo(1, 2) was born on 15 May 1732.(2)
Anne married Elisha Strong,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
273 M ii. James Pineo(1, 2) was born on 5 Apr 1734 (2) and died on 14 Jun
1824.(2)
Additional facts:
He was chosen deacon of church and was acting magistrate until
disqualified by age, 70. (3)
James married Jerusha Strong,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 18 Jan 1758.(2)
274 F iii. Joyce Pineo(1, 2) was born on 3 Apr 1736.(2)
Joyce married ____________ Metcalf,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
275 F iv. Elizabeth Pineo(1, 2) was born on 7 Oct 1738.(2)
Elizabeth married Samuel Bliss,(2, 3) son of Samuel Bliss and Lydia
Ticknor, on 5 Feb 1756.(3) Samuel was born on 15 Jul 1731.(3)
276 F v. Lydia Pineo(1, 2) was born on 30 Jun 1740.(2)
Lydia married ____________ Gillett,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
277 M vi. Joseph Pineo(1, 2) was born on 15 Mar 1743 (2) and died
young.(3)
278 M vii. Daniel Pineo.(1, 2)
Daniel married ____________ Hill,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
279 F viii. Sarah Pineo.(1, 2)
Sarah married ____________ Holbrook,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
280 F ix. Priscilla Pineo.(1, 3)
64. Joyce Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1712 (2) and died on 22 Oct 1774.(2)
Joyce married Pelatiah Jones,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 10 Jun 1731.(2)
Joyce next married Samuel Glover,(2) son of Pelatiah Glover and Hannah
Parsons, on 14 Dec 1749.(2) Samuel was born on 16 Dec 1706.(3)
Marriage facts:
They had a residence in Springfield MA. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
281 F i. Eleanor Glover(1, 2) was born on 30 Aug 1750 (2) and died after
1800.(2)
282 M ii. John Glover(1, 2) was born on 3 May 1753 in Wilbraham MA (2)
and died from 1830 to 1836.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War, USA. (2) Lieutenant of infantry in the
Revolutionary War
John married Mercy Colton,(2) daughter of Benjamin Colton and Mary
____________, in 1778.(3)
65. Anna Newcomb(1, 3) was born in 1714 (3) and died before 1763.(3)
Anna married Benjamin Thompson,(3) son of Benjamin Thompson and Elizabeth
____________, in 1732.(3) Benjamin was born on 9 Dec 1708 in Rhode Island
(3) and died on 29 Mar 1763 in New Jersey.(3)
Additional facts:
Benjamin Thompson owned a farm of 560 acres of land in Salem Co., N.J. He
served as overseer of roads. (3)
Will: 21 Mar 1763, Pittsgrove NJ. (3) Proved at Salem 5 Apr. 1763.
Children from this marriage were:
283 M i. Benjamin Thompson(1, 3) was born on 11 Aug 1735 (3) and died on
2 Jan 1786.(3)
Benjamin married Phoebe Davis,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 16 Nov 1756.(3)
Benjamin next married Esther Mayhew,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in Oct 1774.(3)
284 F ii. Anna Thompson(1, 3) was born on 27 Apr 1737 (3) and died in
1789.(3)
Anna married Lewis Whitacar,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Lewis was born on 20 Jun 1734 (3) and
died on 25 Sep 1773.(3)
285 F iii. Mary Thompson(1, 3) was born on 13 Sep 1741.(3)
286 F iv. Patience Thompson(1, 3) was born on 23 Mar 1743.(3)
Patience married Elijah Davis,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Elijah died in 1810.(3)
287 M v. Newcomb Thompson(1, 3) was born on 11 Mar 1745 (3) and died in
1783.(3)
Newcomb married Phoebe Garrison,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
288 F vi. Priscilla Thompson(1, 3) was born on 20 Apr 1747 (3) and died
on 25 Jul 1819.(3)
Priscilla married Nathaniel Diament,(3) son of Nathaniel Diament.
Nathaniel was born in 1733 (3) and died in 1821.(3)
289 M vii. Butler Thompson(1, 3) was born on 6 Oct 1749 (3) and died
before 1791.(3)
Butler married Freelove Whitacar,(3) daughter of Ambrose Whitacar and
Freelove Stratton.
Butler next married Hannah Petty,(3) daughter of Ebenezer Petty.
66. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Sep 1718 in Edgartown MA (2) and died
in 1793.(3)
Additional facts:
He had a residence in 1732 in Salem Co. NJ. Joseph Newcomb removed with
his parents to Salem, now Cumberland Co., N.J. in 1732; he lived in
Down Township, near the line of Fairfield and head of Newport Creek, at
a place called "New England Town". (3)
He worked as a miller. (3)
Military: American Revolution. (3) He was an officer in the War of the
Revolution and following his return to civil life was justice of the
peace.
Religion: 1766-1781. (3) On 4 May 1766, Joseph Newcomb, with his son,
Bayes, was admitted to the church. On 13 May 1781, he was admitted to
full communion in the church.
Will: Inventory 14 Aug 1793 by norton Lawrence and James Ogden, 15 Sep
1792. (3)
Joseph married Meriba Bateman,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1740.(2) Meriba was born on 14 Feb 1721 (2)
and died after 16 Feb 1765.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
290 M i. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Sep 1741 (2) and died
young.(3)
+ 291 F ii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Jan 1743 (2) and died
on 31 Oct 1822.(2)
+ 292 F iii. Content Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Aug 1744 (2) and died in
1787.(2)
293 M iv. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Aug 1746 (2) and died
young.(3)
+ 294 M v. Bayes Newcomb(1, 2, 8) was born on 30 Oct 1748 (2) and died
on 18 Jan 1817 in Fairfield NJ.(2)
295 M vi. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Apr 1749 (2) and died
young.(3)
+ 296 M vii. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Apr 1752 (2) and died in
1797 in Fairfield NJ.(3)
297 F viii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Feb 1754.(2)
Sarah married Philip Westcott,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
298 M ix. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Mar 1756 (2) and died
young.(3)
+ 299 M x. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Apr 1759 (2) and died on
13 Mar 1803 in Fairfield NJ.(2)
+ 300 M xi. Ethan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Jan 1763 (2) and died on 19
Nov 1849 in Brookfield OH.(2)
301 F xii. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Feb 1765.(2)
Joseph next married Abigail ____________,(2, 22) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
67. William Newcomb(1, 2, 22) was born on 7 Apr 1721 in Edgartown MA (2) and
died on 7 Apr 1785 in Cumberland Co. NJ.(2)
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. William Newcomb removed with his parents to
New Jersey when eleven years of age. After his marriage he resided in
the town of Fairfield, between Newport and Cedarville. He built the
house which his son, Butler, afterward owned and occupied. Over the
door he cut in stone his name, date of birth, etc. On 9 Dec. 1769,
William Newcomb was appointed guardian to Jonathan Long, on 14 Feb.
1770, guardian to Constantine Long, on 3 Sept. 1773, guardian to Uriah
Long, all three children of Ansel Long "late of Greenwich, Gloucester
Co., N.J." Mr. Newcomb died without will. (3)
William married (First Wife) ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. (First died circa 1758.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 302 M i. Reuben Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1740 in Fairfield NJ (3)
and died on 1 Nov 1789 in Fairfield NJ.(2)
+ 303 M ii. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1742.(3)
304 F iii. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1746.(3)
+ 305 F iv. Prudence Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1750.(3)
+ 306 F v. Judith Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1755 (3) and died on 6
Sep 1841.(3)
William next married Pleasant Long,(2, 22) daughter of Peter Long and Grace
____________, on 31 May 1759 in Cumberland Co. NJ.(22) Pleasant was born
circa 1734 and died on 28 Feb 1791 in Cumberland Co. NJ.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 307 M i. Nathan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Mar 1760 in Fairfield NJ
(2) and died on 30 Dec 1837 in Dividing Creek NY.(3)
+ 308 F ii. Grace Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1762.(3)
+ 309 M iii. Butler Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 May 1765 in Fairfield NJ
(2) and died on 19 Oct 1844.(3)
+ 310 F iv. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1767 (2) and died on 5
Oct 1841.(2)
+ 311 M v. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Jan 1770 (2) and died on 10
Jun 1812 in Newport NJ.(3)
68. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 17 Apr 1723 in Edgartown MA,(2, 3,
23) was christened in 1759 in Fairfield NJ,(2) and died in 1779 in
Fairfield NJ.(23)
Additional facts:
Military: 1758-1777. (3, 41) Silas Newcomb served as Lieutenant in the
Quebec Campaign of the French War, 1758-1759. He was appointed by the
governor as one of the officers to command a regiment at Perth Amboy,
N.J., on 28 Mar. 1759. Silas Newcomb was Colonel of the First Battalion
of Cumberland Co., New Jersey Militia, 14 Jun 1776. He commanded a
battalion of General Heard's Brigade, New Jersey Militia, at the Battle
of Long Island, 28 Aug. 1776. He was promoted to Colonel of the First
Battalion, Second Establishment, New Jersey Continental Line, 28 Nov.
1776, and was commissioned Brigadier-General of the New Jersey Militia,
15 Mar. 1777.
On 10 Aug 1777, Brigadier-General Silas Newcomb writes General
Washington at Neshaminy Camp, Penn., that he is assembling his militia.
On 11 Aug. 1777, General Washington, then near the Cross Roads, writes
Brigadier-General Newcomb, New Jersey, requesting militia for Red
Bank.
On 20 Aug. 1777, Brigadier-General Silas Newcomb writes General George
Washington at Neshaminy Camp, requesting permission to march his
detachment home; he at that time was at Woodbury, N.J.
On 10 Oct. 1777, Alexander Hamilton writes to Brigadier-General Silas
Newcomb, requesting militia for Red Bank. On 15 Oct. 1777, General
Washington write Brigadier-General Newcomb and orders him to reinforce
Red Bank and hold the place to the last extremity. On 22 Oct. 1777,
General Washington writes Brigadier-General Silas Newcomb regarding
operations against Fort Mifflin and Red Bank, reinforcements of
militia, supplies, etc. On 29 Oct. 1777, David Forman, near Red Bank,
N.J., writes General Washington at Whiteplain of his attempt to
assemble militia, "weather and Brigadier-General Silas Newcomb's
obstinacy retarding."
General Silas Newcomb was in command of a force detailed to guard
Delaware Bay and to prevent any landing of English forces there. Their
services were commemorated and their names perpetuated by the state of
New Jersey through the efforts of the Daughters of the American
Revolution. A beautiful granite and marble tablet, with the names of
Brigadier-General Silas Newcomb, Colonel Isaac Preston, and other
officers that were in command of the colonial forces, marks the
historic spot.
On 4 Dec. 1777, General Newcomb resigned his commission.
Both General Newcomb and his wife were baptized at Fairfield in 1759, and
in the record he is called "Captain". He resided in the town of
Fairfield, Cumberland Co., near his brother, William Newcomb.
In 1760 Silas Newcomb was elected sheriff of Cumberland County. In 1772
he settled the estate of David Datum. On 15 Oct. 1772, he was appointed
guardian of Samuel, son of Daniel Elmer of Fairfiled; on 23 Feb. 1774,
he accepted the guardianship of Moses, son of Aaron Gandy, "late of
Downs township. Cumberland County"; on 7 June 1774, Matthias Shaw chose
Silas Newcomb as his guardian. (3)
Silas married Bathsheba Dayton,(2, 23) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in 1745.(3) Bathsheba was born in
1725,(23) was christened in 1759 in Fairfield NJ,(2) and died in 1781.(23)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 312 F i. Mary Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1747 in Fairfield NJ,(3)
died circa 1789 in Gloucester Co. NJ,(3) and was buried in
Episcopal Trinity Church Cem., Swedesboro NJ.(3)
+ 313 M ii. Dayton Newcomb(1, 2) was born from 1752 to 1753,(2) died on
22 Mar 1809,(2) and was buried in Old Stone (Fairfield
Presb.) Church Cem., Fairton NJ.(42)
+ 314 M iii. Webster Newcomb(1, 2) died on 16 Dec 1792 in Fairfield NJ.(3)
315 M iv. Silas Newcomb.(1, 2, 22)
Silas married Martha Savage,(3, 22) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 22 Oct 1784.(3, 22)
+ 316 M v. Doctor Ephraim Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 4 May 1757 in
Fairfield NJ (3, 23) and died on 21 Aug 1795 in Cedarville
NJ.(3)
72. Elizabeth Atkins(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1706 (3) and died after 1769.(3)
Elizabeth married Daniel Eldredge,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 31 Jan 1727-1728.(3)
Elizabeth next married Solomon Kendrick,(2, 3) son of Edward Kendrick, circa
1735.(3) Solomon was born circa 1706 in Harwich MA (3) and died circa
1790.(3)
The child from this marriage was:
317 M i. Capt. John Kendrick.(1, 2)
Additional facts:
"The first ship master who went on a voyage to the N.,W. coast from the
U.S." (2)
90. Thomas Bearse(1, 2) was born on 10 Mar 1728-1729 (2) and died on 29 Dec
1814.(3)
Thomas married Abigail Pickett,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 1 Jan 1754.(2) Abigail died on 7 Feb
1756.(2)
Thomas next married Esther Lyon,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 9 Dec 1756.(2) Esther died in 1797.(2)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 318 M i. John Bearse.(1, 2, 3)
Thomas next married ____________ Pickett,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in Aug 1801.(2) ____________
Pickett died on 20 Feb 1842.(2)
Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)
102. Rebecca Newcomb(1, 2) was christened on 23 Jun 1717 in Truro MA.(3)
Rebecca married Joseph Young,(2, 19) son of Benjamin Young and Sarah Snow, on
14 Aug 1735 in Eastham MA.(3) Joseph was born circa 1711 (19) and died in
1795-1799.(19)
Research Notes: He was a descendant of Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower.
Children from this marriage were:
319 M i. Solomon Young(1, 19) was born on 29 Sep 1735.(19)
Solomon married Eunice Smith,(19) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
320 M ii. Joseph Young(1, 19) was born on 7 Feb 1738.(19)
Joseph married Apphia Hopkins,(19) daughter of Thomas Hopkins and
Deborah Bickford. Apphia was born on 9 May 1734.(19)
321 M iii. Benjamin Young(1, 19) was born on 13 Apr 1741.(19)
Benjamin married Rebecca Smith,(19) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
322 F iv. Rebecca Young(1, 19) was born on 28 Jun 1743.(19)
Rebecca married Eleanor(?) Wheeldon,(19) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
323 M v. John Young(1, 19) was born on 4 Oct 1745.(19)
324 F vi. Abigail Young(1, 19) was born on 16 Apr 1748.(19)
325 M vii. Moses Young(1, 19) was born on 20 Oct 1751.(19)
Moses married Thankful Bickford,(19) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
326 F viii. Sarah Young(1, 19) was born on 4 Jul 1755.(19)
104. Eunice Newcomb.(1, 2)
Eunice married Joseph Harding,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 22 Apr 1740.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
327 M i. Joseph Harding(1, 2) was born on 18 Nov 1741.(2)
328 F ii. Hannah Harding(1, 2) was born on 11 Feb 1744.(2)
329 M iii. Samuel Harding(1, 2) was born on 18 Aug 1745.(2)
330 M iv. Solomon Harding(1, 2) was born on 31 May 1752.(2)
331 M v. Simon Harding(1, 2) was born on 17 Jul 1754.(2)
332 M vi. John Harding(1, 2) was born on 26 Oct 1756.(2)
106. Joshua Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Jun 1712 in Truro MA (2) and died in
1749.(3)
Additional facts:
After his third marriage, Joshua Newcomb removed from Truro to Plymouth,
Mass. A tradition states that he was a lieutenant in the British Navy
and was killed by a sloop's mast falling upon him. Mr. Newcomb owned a
part of Lieutenant's Island in Wellfleet Bay, Cape Cod; he left no will
and in 1749 his widow, Hannah, was named administratrix of his estate.
(3)
Joshua married Eunice Bullard,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 333 M i. Samuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1732 in Truro MA (2) and
died in 1806.(3)
+ 334 M ii. John Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born circa 1733 in Truro MA (2,
23) and died in 1817 in Buxton ME.(3, 23)
+ 335 M iii. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 43) was born circa 1735 (3) and died on
25 May 1821 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Joshua next married Elizabeth Collins,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 14 Mar 1737.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
336 M i. Joseph Newcomb(1, 3) was christened on 19 Nov 1738 in Truro MA
(3) and died young.(3)
337 F ii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born before 25 Nov 1739 and was
christened on 25 Nov 1739.(2)
Elizabeth married Paul Harding,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 25 Aug 1760.(2, 3)
338 F iii. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2, 38) was born on 21 Sep 1741 in Plymouth
MA.(2)
Ruth married Jonathan Allen,(3, 38) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 11 Dec 1760 in Uxbridge MA.(3, 38)
+ 339 M iv. Solomon Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1742.(3)
+ 340 M v. Archelaus Newcomb.(1, 2)
341 M vi. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 31 May 1745 in Plymouth MA.(2)
342 F vii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Oct 1747 in Plymouth MA.(2)
343 F viii. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1749.(3)
Hannah married Nathaniel Harding,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 1 Jun 1780.(2)
Joshua next married Hannah ____________,(2, 3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1740.(2)
108. Jesse Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Jun 1718 in Truro MA,(2) was
christened on 21 Jun 1730,(3) and died on 12 Jan 1801 in Truro MA.(3)
Additional facts:
For two years Jesse Newcomb resided in Boston and then he returned to
Truro, where he was living in 1780. In 1746 he "Owned Covenant: and in
1761 was admitted to church. In the valuation of Truro in 1770 he is
put down, "2 polls, 1 house, 15 s." (3)
He worked as a sea captain. (3)
Jesse married Mercy Cole,(2, 3) daughter of Isaac Cole and Elizabeth
____________, on 14 Jun 1744 in Boston MA.(2) Mercy was born in 1719 in
Truro MA (3) and died on 14 Dec 1789 in Truro MA.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 344 M i. Jesse Newcomb(1, 2) was christened on 12 Aug 1744 in Truro MA
(3) and died after 1805 in New Orleans LA.(3)
345 F ii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Apr 1747 (2) and was
christened on 17 May 1747 in Truro MA.(3)
Sarah married William Williams,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 17 Nov 1767.(2)
346 M iii. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Jul 1749 (2) and was
christened on 6 Aug 1749.(2)
347 M iv. Isaac Newcomb(1, 2) was christened on 24 Sep 1752 (3) and died
young.(3)
348 M v. Isaac Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 7 Jun 1755 (3) and was
christened on 19 Jun 1755.(3)
349 F vi. Mercy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Dec 1758 (2) and was
christened on 4 Feb 1759.(2)
350 M vii. Joshua Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Jul 1761 (2) and died
before 11 Mar 1821.(2)
Joshua married Abigail Higgins,(2) daughter of Solomon Higgins and Mary
____________, on 8 Oct 1806.(2) Abigail was born circa 1759 and died
on 18 Jul 1843 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
109. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Jun 1720 (2) and died on 10 Dec 1821
in Middleboro MA.(2)
Abigail married Ebenezer Bourne,(2) son of Josiah Bourne and Priscilla
____________, on 5 Apr 1744.(2) Ebenezer was born on 11 Jan 1724 in
Pembroke MA (2) and died in 1759 in Pembroke MA.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
351 M i. Newcomb Bourne(1, 2) was born on 19 Jan 1745.(2)
Newcomb married Abigail Cushman,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
352 M ii. Abner Bourne(1, 2) was born on 28 Oct 1747 (2) and died on 25
Mar 1806 in Middleboro MA.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) Served a captain of a company in
active service in Rhode Island during the Revolution.
Religion: Deacon of the First Congregational Church, Middleboro MA. (3)
Abner married Mary Torrey,(2) daughter of Haviland Torrey.
353 F iii. Relief Bourne(1, 2) was born on 19 Jul 1749.(2)
Relief married Joseph Pratt,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
354 M iv. Lemuel Bourne(1, 2) was born on 1 Jan 1751 (2) and died on 4
Jan 1831.(2)
Lemuel married Zebiah Wheelright,(2) daughter of John Wheelright and
Sarah Willcutt.
355 F v. Mary Bourne(1, 2, 3) was born in 1753 (3) and died on 3 Apr
1833 in Canaan ME.(3)
Mary married John Smith,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. John was born in 1750 (3) and died on 31
Jul 1803.(3) The cause of his death was drowning.(3)
110. Robert Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jun 1722 in Truro MA (2) and died on
13 May 1802.(3)
Additional facts:
Robert Newcomb removed from Truro and resided for a short time near
Danvers. He "Owned Covenant" in Truro Church, 13 Dec. 1747, and Mary
Newcomb "Owned Covenant" in the same church 7 July 1745. Mr. Newcomb
was taxed at Salem in 1753, but returned to Truro where he was admitted
to church in 1756. In the valuation of Truro, 1770, he is put down, "2
polls, 1 house, 15 shillings." He name also appears in the valuation of
1798. (3)
Robert married Mary Young,(2) daughter of James Young, on 30 Nov 1744.(2)
Mary was born on 25 Mar 1715 in Truro MA (3) and died on 19 Sep 1788 in
Truro MA.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 356 M i. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1745-1746 in Truro MA (2)
and died on 18 Mar 1795 in Dennis MA.(2)
+ 357 M ii. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Oct 1747 in Truro MA.(2)
358 F iii. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Sep 1749 in Truro MA (2)
and was christened on 29 Oct 1749.(2)
+ 359 M iv. John Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born in 1751 in Cape Ann MA (2,
23) and died in Sep 1834 in Eastport ME.(2, 23)
360 F v. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Jul 1752 in Danvers MA.(2)
361 F vi. Joanna Newcomb.(1, 2)
Joanna married Timothy Kelley,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 28 Dec 1773 in Salem MA.(2)
362 M vii. Robert Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Sep 1759 (2) and was
christened on 11 Nov 1759 in Truro MA.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (3) He served in the Revolutionary War.
"Robert, private, Captain John Lane's Company, Col. Foster's
Regiment, enlisted 12 Jan. 1776, discharged 15 Feb. 1776, service 1
mo. 3 days, Company stationed at Cape Ann for defense of seacoast."
In the casualties of the Battle of Long Island, 28 Aug. 1776,
reported missing, Robert Newcomb, drummer, Col. Huntington's
Regiment, 17th Continental, 1776; he was taken prisoner and never
heard from afterwards; he was unmarried and perhaps died while a
prisoner. "Robert, private, Captain Daniel Gidding's Company, Col.
Foster's Regiments, service from 29 Feb. 1776 to date of discharge,
18 Nov. 1776, 8 mo. 18 da., Company stationed at Gloucester for
defense of seacoast."
+ 363 M viii. William Newcomb(1, 2) died in 1798.(2)
364 F ix. Nancy Newcomb.(1, 2)
Robert next married Prudence Cole,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 3 Dec 1789.(2) Prudence was born in
1722 (3) and died on 26 Apr 1811.(3)
111. Lemuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Jul 1724 in Truro MA (2, 3) and died
before 24 Jul 1787.(2)
Additional facts:
Lemuel Newcomb's name is on the Colonial Wars Must Roll, 12 Feb. 1758-9.
He resided in Wellfleet and there his children were born. (3)
Lemuel married Phebe Atkins,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 28 Nov 1751.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 365 M i. James Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Nov 1754 in Wellfleet
MA,(2) died on 2 Jan 1843 in Wellfleet MA,(2) and was buried
in Wellfleet MA.(3)
+ 366 F ii. Phebe Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1756 in Wellfleet MA
(3) and died on 26 Jun 1835.(3)
367 F iii. Margery Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Wellfleet MA.
Margery married Zephaniah King Pierce,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 12 Sep 1786.(2)
Margery next married A. Blake,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
368 F iv. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Wellfleet MA.
369 M v. Joshua Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Wellfleet MA.
Joshua married Betsy Codudy,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in 1801.(3)
+ 370 M vi. Lemuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Apr 1757 in Wellfleet MA
(2) and died on 4 Nov 1843 in Wellfleet MA.(3)
Lemuel next married Elizabeth Ward,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 12 Dec 1765.(2) Elizabeth was born in
1742 (3) and died on 13 Oct 1805.(3)
123. Henry Newcomb(1, 3) was born in 1728,(3) was christened on 2 Nov
1729,(3) and died on 17 Jun 1764.(3)
Henry married Mary Coas,(3) daughter of William Coas and Mary (Gardner?), on
14 Nov 1749.(3) Mary was born in 1730 in Gloucester MA (3) and died on 16
Dec 1817.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
371 F i. Mary Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 5 Jun 1750.(3)
372 M ii. John Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 3 Nov 1752.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) Was probably the John who enlisted as
a private in Capt. Roby's Company, Col. Moses Little's (17th)
Regiment, muster roll, 1 Aug. 1775, enlisted 6 June 1775, service two
months; also company return (probably October 1775), aged twenty-one
years; also, order for bounty coat or equivalent in money, 11 Dec.
1775.
373 F iii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 11 Oct 1754 (3) and died on
3 May 1849.(3)
Elizabeth married Samuel Elwell,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Death Notes: Died at sea in the Revolutionary War.
Elizabeth next married William Hardy,(3) son of James Hardy and Abigail
Row, in 1790.(3) William was born in 1751 (3) and died on 29 Aug
1806.(3)
374 M iv. Robert Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 14 Feb 1757.(3)
+ 375 M v. William Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 1 Nov 1759 in Gloucester MA
(3) and died circa 1798 in Gloucester MA.(3)
376 F vi. Johanna Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 15 Jun 1762.(3)
Johanna married Timothy Kelley,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 28 Dec 1783 in Salem MA.(3) Timothy
was born on 12 Dec 1762.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) "He was a Revolutionary soldier."
377 F vii. Anna Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 31 Oct 1764.(3)
125. Mary Jane Newcomb(1, 3) was christened on 30 May 1734 in Salem MA.(3)
Additional facts:
Land: (3) Thomas Jarvis, Marblehead, "Taylor," £150, and wife Jaen, convey
22 Jul 1788, to Hannah Newcomb, Salem, spinster, a small lot (no house
mentioned) on Newton or Rowland's Hill. The deed was recorded 31 July
1788. On even date Hannah Newcomb, Salem, spinster, conveys the same,
at same value, to Jane Jarvis, wife of Thomas Jarvis. (Essex Co. Deeds,
Salem, 147-256-7.)
Mary Jane married Thomas Jarvis,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 17 Sep 1752 in Salem MA.(3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a tailor. (3)
Religion: (3) Thomas Jarvis served as one of the sidesmen, and as one of
the vestrymen, several times. He owned pew No. 16, probably purchased
1754, or somewhat earlier, from Thomas Cavendish. Accounts for the pew
with the Church extend over a period of years, from 1754 to 1786. The
children of Mary Jane and Thomas Jarvis were baptized at St. Michael's
Episcopal Church, Marblehead, the historic building erected in 1714,
originally in the form of a cross.
Children from this marriage were:
378 F i. Mary Jarvis(1, 3) was christened on 30 Sep 1753 in Marblehead
MA.(3)
379 F ii. Susanna Jarvis(1, 3) was christened on 18 Jan 1756 in
Marblehead MA.(3)
380 M iii. Thomas Jarvis(1, 3) was christened on 30 Aug 1758 in Marblehead
MA.(3)
381 M iv. John Jarvis(1, 3) was christened on 15 Feb 1761 in Marblehead
MA.(3)
382 F v. Hannah Jarvis(1, 3) was christened on 15 Jan 1764 in Marblehead
MA.(3)
383 M vi. William Beale Jarvis(1, 3) was christened on 30 Nov 1766 in
Marblehead MA.(3)
384 M vii. Robert Jarvis(1, 3) was christened on 13 May 1770 in Marblehead
MA.(3)
126. Katherine (Catherine) Newcomb(1, 2, 25) was born on 21 May 1710 in
Lebanon CT (2) and died on 20 Sep 1762 in Mansfield CT.(4)
Katherine (Catherine) married Noah Webster,(3) son of George Webster and
Sarah Bliss, in 1728 in Lebanon CT.(4) Noah was born on 9 Aug 1706 in
Lebanon CT (3) and died on 20 Sep 1762 in Mansfield CT.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
385 M i. Elijah Webster(1, 2) was born on 3 Sep 1729 in Lebanon CT (2,
3) and died in 1767.(3)
Elijah married Elizabeth Trapp Widow,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 28 Mar 1757 in
Martha's Vineyard MA.(3)
+ 386 M ii. Daniel Webster(1, 2) was born on 6 Dec 1730 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 22 Sep 1813.(3)
387 M iii. Asahel Webster(1, 2) was born on 25 Sep 1732 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 22 Jun 1734.(2)
388 F iv. Submit Webster(1, 3) was born circa 1735.(3)
Submit married Joshua Carpenter,(3) son of Amos Carpenter, on 15 Jan
1755.(3)
+ 389 M v. Abraham Webster(1, 2, 4) was born on 1 Jan 1736 in Lebanon CT
(2, 4) and died on 20 Mar 1812.(4)
390 M vi. Asahel Webster(1, 2) was born on 29 Apr 1739 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 28 Mar 1810.(3)
Asahel married Mary Lawrence,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________. Mary died in Apr 1810.(3)
391 F vii. Elizabeth Webster(1, 2) was born on 8 Apr 1741 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died on 11 Jun 1783.(3)
Elizabeth married Oliver Pier,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 10 Jul 1762 in Great Barrington MA.(3)
Oliver was born on 9 May 1741 (3) and died on 11 Jan 1805 in New
Haven CT.(3)
+ 392 M viii. Moses Webster(1, 3) was born on 15 May 1743 (3) and died on
28 Jun 1815.(3)
393 F ix. Rhoda Webster(1, 2) was born on 12 Jun 1747 in Lebanon CT.(2)
Rhoda married John Royce Jr.,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in Nov 1771 in Mansfield CT.(3)
394 M x. George Webster(1, 2) was born on 1 Jun 1749 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 1 Aug 1801.(3)
George married Dorothy Dewey,(3) daughter of Charles Dewey and Deborah
Buell, on 8 Dec 1774 in Lebanon CT.(3) Dorothy was born on 11 Aug
1756 (3) and died on 19 Nov 1837.(3)
395 F xi. Huldah Webster(1, 3) was christened on 7 Mar 1752.(3)
396 M xii. Noah Webster(1, 3) was born on 13 Mar 1757-1759.(3)
127. Alice Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 24 Mar 1712,(2, 4) was christened on
8 Jun 1718 in Lebanon CT,(3) and died on 17 Jun 1752.(2, 3)
Additional facts:
Religion: Admitted to full communion of the church, 4 Nov 1733, Lebanon
CT. (3)
Alice married Jonathan Marsh,(2) son of Joseph Marsh and Hannah ____________,
in 1733.(2) Jonathan was born on 23 Sep 1713.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
397 F i. Elizabeth Marsh(1, 2) was born on 26 Jul 1735.(2)
Elizabeth married William Metcalf,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in 1760.(3)
398 F ii. Hannah Marsh(1, 2) was born on 20 Nov 1736.(2)
Hannah married James Huntington,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. James was born on 25 Apr 1728.(3)
399 M iii. John Marsh(1, 2) was born on 10 Mar 1739 (2) and died in 1813
in Hartford VT.(3)
John married Sarah Hammond,(3) daughter of Caleb Hammond and Mary
Brewster. Sarah was born on 21 Aug 1740 (3) and died in 1771 in
Hartford VT.(3)
400 M iv. Abraham Marsh(1, 2) was born on 31 May 1742.(2)
401 M v. Joel Marsh(1, 2) was born on 1 Jun 1745.(2)
402 M vi. Zebulon Marsh(1, 2) was born on 12 May 1748.(2) (Twin)
403 F vii. Sarah Marsh(1, 2) was born on 12 May 1748.(2) (Twin)
404 F viii. Chloe Marsh(1, 3) was born on 12 Nov 1750.(3)
405 F ix. Alice Marsh.(1, 3)
Alice married Daniel Wilcox,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
406 F x. Submit Marsh.(1, 3)
Submit married Thomas Huntington,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
128. Capt Eddy Newcomb(1, 2, 26) was born on 23 Sep 1713 in Edgartown MA (2)
and died after 19 Oct 1781 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. After his marriage Mr. Newcomb removed to
Falltown, now Bernardston, Mass., where, on 2 Feb. 1742, he "for £63,
bot of Aaron Denior, of Deerfield 1 share house lot No 32 containing 50
acres; also meadow lost No 69 containing 6 acres; also 1 full share in
all the undivided land in said township." Also in 1742, Mr. Newcomb was
moderator of the proprietor's meeting in Falltown. In 1741 his
minister's tax was 1.6s3d.
On account of the hostility of the Indians he was compelled to leave
the country, and returned to Lebanon, where he bought several tracts of
land, 1744-1750, near the present village of Columbia. He sold his
homestead, 4 July 1759, for £200. his town tax in Lebanon the following
year was £1.9s.2d. On 4 Mar 1760, "Eddy Newcomb of Lebanon for £30
sells Rowland Powell Jr., of Lebanon all my rights of land in Falltown,
which I bought of Aaron Denior." Soon after the sale of his land in
Falltown, Eddy Newcomb removed to Cornwallis, N.S., as it is stated
upon the town records of Cornwallis that their daughter, Sarah, was
born there on 4 Sept. 1760. Mr. Newcomb was one of the original
grantees of Cornwallis, 1761, and drew as his share several lots of
land. In 1768 he is called "yeoman".
He served as captain under Cornwallis in the War of the Revolution; was
taken prisoner with him and his army, 19 Oct. 1781. (3)
Eddy married Abigail English,(2, 26) daughter of Richard English and Mary
Hinksman, in 1741 in Lebanon CT. Abigail was born on 12 Nov 1724 in
Lebanon CT (2) and died circa 1790.(2)
Additional facts:
She has conflicting birth information of 12 Nov 1724 in Lebanon CT. (2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 407 F i. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Jun 1743 (2) and died
in 1821.(2)
+ 408 M ii. Abraham Newcomb II(1, 2, 4) was born on 15 Apr 1745 in
Lebanon CT (2) and died on 25 Apr 1832 in Cornwallis
N.S..(2)
+ 409 M iii. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 15 Apr 1747 in Lebanon CT
(2, 4) and died on 12 Jan 1828 in Queensborough N.B..(2, 3)
+ 410 M iv. John Newcomb(1, 2, 26) was born on 15 May 1742 in Lebanon CT
and died before May 1778.(12)
411 M v. Obadiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Mar 1755 (2) and died in
1774.(2)
+ 412 F vi. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Jun 1757 (2) and died in
1818.(2)
+ 413 F vii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 44) was born on 4 Sep 1760 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died in 1834.(2)
414 M viii. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Oct 1763 (2) and died in
1776.(2)
415 F ix. Phebe Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Jul 1768.(2)
Phebe married Edward Sanford,(3) son of Benjamin Sanford and Amelia
____________, on 8 Jun 1786.(3) Edward was born on 16 Mar 1761.(3)
129. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 16 Nov 1715 in Lebanon CT.(2, 4)
Additional facts:
Land: 1761, Cornwallis N.S. (3) the family removed to Cornwallis, N.S.,
where Abigail, then a widow, became one of the proprietors there in
1761.
Abigail married John English,(2) son of Richard English and Mary Hinksman, on
9 Nov 1738.(2) John was born on 17 Oct 1718 in Lebanon CT (2) and died in
1761.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
416 M i. Richard English(1, 2) was born on 12 Oct 1741.(2)
417 F ii. Alice English(1, 2) was born on 8 Apr 1743.(3)
Alice married Samuel Willoughby,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Samuel was born on 7 Oct 1738.(3)
Alice next married David Eaton,(3) son of James Eaton and Rachel Ayer,
on 23 Dec 1790.(3) David was born on 1 Apr 1729.(3)
418 M iii. John English(1, 2) was born on 22 Mar 1745.(2)
John married Christina Cogswell,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 31 Oct 1771.(3)
419 M iv. Zephaniah English(1, 3) was born on 9 Dec 1747.(3)
420 F v. Mary English(1, 3) was born on 10 Jul 1749.(3)
Mary married Cyrus Peck,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 11 Oct 1770.(3)
421 F vi. Abigail English(1, 3) was born on 1 May 1751.(3)
422 M vii. Abel English(1, 3) was born on 4 Jul 1755 (3) and died on 22
Aug 1832.(3)
Abel married Anna Caulkins,(3) daughter of Ezekiel Caulkins, on 15 May
1777.(3) Anna was born on 2 Sep 1757 (3) and died on 16 Mar 1834.(3)
+ 423 M viii. Joel English(1, 3) was born on 25 Mar 1758 (3) and died in
1829.
131. John Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 29 Jul 1720 in Lebanon CT,(2, 4) was
christened on 23 Oct 1720 in Lebanon CT,(3) and died on 13 Apr 1778.(2)
Additional facts:
From John Bearse Newcomb's 1874 book. Mar. 10, 1860, he and his father and
their wives sold their lands in Lebanon for £550, and removed to
Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, where they arrived before Oct. 12, 1760. He
was one of the original grantees of the township of Cornwallis, 1761,
and received several lots of land there. He appears to have been a
leading man among the first settlers.
It is said he has 21 children; a part dying young, their names not
preserved. The farm, in east Cornwallis, upon which he lived and died
(and upon which his father, Deacon John, died) was left to his son
John, his son's son John, and is now [1874] owned and occupied by his
great grandson, Elder John Samuel Newcomb, who has a son named John
Stewart Newcomb. (2)
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. John Newcomb settled in Lebanon upon a farm
adjoining his father's. From his father he received by gift "for love
and affection" in 1745, fifty acres; this farm was enlarged by several
purchases. His town tax in 1760 was £5.1s.8d., a large tax at that
period. 10 Mar. 1760, he and his father and their wives sold their
lands in Lebanon for £550, and removed to Cornwallis, N.S., where they
arrived before 12 Oct. 1760. He was one of the original grantees of the
township of Cornwallis, 1761. He received a one-half acre lot in the
compact part of town by reason of the birth of his daughter, Martha, 12
Oct. 1760. He also received a five-acre lot, letter F, No. 5; six acres
Dyke lot No. 18; sixty-six acres arm lot No. 1, 6th Division, draughted
by his uncle, Benjamin Newcomb. He appears to have been a leading man
among the first settlers. He is said to have had twenty-one children, a
part dying young, their names not preserved. The first four children
were born in Lebanon, Conn.
The farm, in East Cornwallis, upon which John Newcomb lived and died
(and upon which his father, Dea. John died) was left to his son John,
his son's son John, and was later owned and occupied by he
great-grandson, Elder John Samuel Newcomb, who had a son named John
Stewart Newcomb. (3)
John married Mercy Barnaby,(2, 4) daughter of Timothy Barnaby and Martha
____________, on 5 Jun 1747.(2, 4) Mercy died on 27 Mar 1776.(2)
General Notes: She was a descendant of Richard Warren who came to America on
the Mayflower. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 424 M i. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 8 Jul 1751 in Lebanon
CT,(2, 4) died on 17 Apr 1832,(2) and was buried in Pero
N.S..(2)
+ 425 M ii. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Feb 1753 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died on 6 Aug 1821 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 426 M iii. John Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 16 Feb 1756 in Lebanon CT
(2, 4) and died on 14 Mar 1832 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 427 F iv. Catharine Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Apr 1758 in Lebanon
CT.(2)
+ 428 F v. Martha Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Oct 1760 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 11 Feb 1838.(2)
+ 429 F vi. Alice Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jan 1763 (2) and died on
12 Mar 1791.(2)
+ 430 F vii. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Apr 1764.(2)
431 F viii. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Feb 1766.(2)
+ 432 F ix. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Feb 1768 (2) and died on 10
Jul 1815 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 433 M x. Jonathan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Nov 1770 in Cornwallis
N.S.,(2) died on 11 Jun 1851 in Cornwallis N.S.,(2) and was
buried in Mill Stream Cemetery, Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 434 M xi. Jacob Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Jan 1776 in Cornwallis N.S.
(2) and died on 4 Aug 1854 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
John next married Deborah Miller Widow,(2, 3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 13 Feb 1777.(2)
The child from this marriage was:
435 F i. Catherine Newcomb.(1, 3)
132. Jonathan Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 14) was born on 21 Aug 1722 in Lebanon CT (2,
4) and died on 16 May 1765 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
They lived near Lebanon. Mr. Newcomb purchased lands by the highway
between Lebanon and Hebron. He owned two fulling mills, with fixtures,
one mill situated in Hebron near "Saw Mill Brook", the other in
Lebanon. He was surveyor of highways, 1753. He took a journey to Nova
Scotia for his health, and in 1761 was one of the grantees of
Cornwallis. He does not seem to have moved permanently to Cornwallis,
for his children lived at Lebanon, and his estate was settled in
Lebanon. (3)
Estate: (3) His Estate was inventoried Sept. 26, 1765. Samuel Dunham and
Daniel Dunham were granted permission to sell four acres of land in
Hebron, Oct. 1765. Samuel Dunham was guardian of Joanna and Rubee;
Deborah Newcomb was guardian of Alice, Deborah and Zilpha.
Jonathan married Deborah Tupper,(2, 4, 14) daughter of Eliakim Tupper and
Joanna Gibbs, on 9 Nov 1746.(4, 14) Deborah was born from 24 Mar 1727 to
1728.(14)
Children from this marriage were:
436 F i. Joanna Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 14) was born on 21 Jun 1750.(2, 4, 14)
Additional facts:
Living: 1781. (2) Unmarried as of 1781
437 F ii. Rubee Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 14) was born on 24 Oct 1751.(2, 4, 14)
Additional facts:
Living: 1781. (2) Unmarried as of 1781.
438 F iii. Alice Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 14) was born on 21 Jun 1755.(2, 4, 14)
(Twin)
439 F iv. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 14) was born on 21 Jun 1755.(2, 4, 14)
(Twin)
440 F v. Zilpah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 14) was born on 15 Jun 1758.(2, 4, 14)
Additional facts:
Living: 1779. (2) Unmarried as of 1779.
133. Jacob Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 10 Oct 1724 in Columbia CT (2) and
died in 1777.(2) The cause of his death was apparent drowning while
crossing Lake Champlain.(2)
Death Notes: From John Bearse Newcomb's book: His son Bethuel, after leaving
the service, went in pursuit of his father Jacob; traced him to Lake Champlain,
but was unable to find further positive intelligence of him; learned that he,
sick of camp disease, and two other soldiers, attempted to cross the lake in an
open boat; nothing further could be ascertained.
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War, 1777. (23) American Revolution: Joined the
patriot army and died in the service.
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Jacob Newcomb settled at Lebanon on a farm
adjoining his father's on the southwest. In addition to several
purchases of lands, he received fifty acres in Lebanon as a gift from
his father, for "love, good will and affection". In 1760 he sold the
most of his lands, possibly intending to settle in Cornwallis, N.S.,
where his parents, two brothers and their families removed that year;
apparently, however, he remained in Lebanon. His town tax in 1760 was 1
5s 2d. He was a farmer.
At the outbreak of the War of the Revolution, Jacob Newcomb joined the
patriot army, and died a martyr in the service, according to the church
records of Lebanon, 1777. It is supposed that he died and was committed
to a watery grave. His son, Bethuel, after leaving the service, set out
in search of his father, Jacob, and traced him to Lake Champlain, but
was unable to find further positive information concerning him. He
learned that his father, sick of camp disease, with two other soldiers
attempted to cross the lake in an open boat, but he could ascertain
nothing additional.
When he, son Bethuel, moved to Thetford, Vt., Elizabeth, widow,
accompanied him, riding behind him on horseback. She died at Thetford,
at the home of her son Israel. (3)
Jacob married Elizabeth Hamilton,(2, 23) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, circa 1748 in Connecticut.
Elizabeth was born circa 1724 in Lebanon CT.
Children from this marriage were:
441 M i. Israel Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 7 Feb 1749 (2, 4) and died
young.
+ 442 M ii. Bethuel Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 23, 45) was born on 17 Dec 1751 in
Columbia CT (2, 4) and died on 2 Feb 1826 in Thetford VT.(2,
23)
443 F iii. Eunice Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 16 Oct 1754.(2, 4)
Eunice married Josiah Thomas,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 444 F iv. Lois Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Jun 1756.(2)
445 F v. Levina Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Mar 1759.(2)
Additional facts:
Living: 1840, Rushford NY. (2)
Levina married Joseph Chamberlain,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
446 F vi. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 May 1761.(2)
Sarah married John Osborn,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 447 M vii. Israel Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 46) was born on 20 Dec 1764 in
Columbia CT,(2, 4) died on 8 Jul 1849,(47) and was buried in
Derby VT.(3)
134. Cyrenius Newcomb(1, 2, 9) was born on 16 Apr 1721 in Lebanon CT (2) and
died in 1760 in Oswego NY.(3)
Additional facts:
At the age of 18 years, Cyrenius Newcomb removed with his parents to
Salisbury, Conn., where he was the first town clerk, 9 Nov. 1741, an
office which he held up to the time of his removal in 1746 to Nine
Partners, Crum Elbow Precinct, now Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., N.Y.
His property in 1742-44 was set down each year at £33. He made several
grants of land in Salisbury after his removal to New York. By trade he
was a tanner, currier, and shoemaker. (3)
Military: French & Indian War, 1760. (3) He served as an officer in the
French and Indian War, and died while in service. In Muster Roll for
Dutchess Co., N.Y., 1 May 1760, the following is stated concerning him:
"Age 39, born in Conn., laborer, 5 ft. 5 in, brown hair fresh
complexion, enlisted Apr. 8. Capt. Peter Harris Co." His name is among
those on the list of deceased soldiers, 1756 to 1762, whose heirs
received the pay due them at the time of their deaths.
Cyrenius married Sarah Smith,(7) daughter of John Smith and Elizabeth
Kennard, in 1744. Sarah was born in 1723.(7)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 448 F i. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2, 7, 48) was born on 5 May 1745.(3)
+ 449 F ii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 3) was born in 1747.(3)
+ 450 M iii. Cyrenius Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Jan 1749 in Little Nine
Partners, Dutchess Co. NY (2) and died in 1815 in Albany
NY.(2)
+ 451 F iv. Sarah "Sally" Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 2 Mar 1752 in
Dutchess Co. NY (3) and died on 9 Jan 1840.(3)
+ 452 M v. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Nov 1753 in Little Nine
Partners, Dutchess Co. NY (2) and died in 1841 in Columbus
OH.(2)
+ 453 M vi. Kinner Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Aug 1756 in Nine Partners
NY (2) and died on 6 Feb 1840 in Plattsburg NY.(2, 41)
+ 454 F vii. Keziah Newcomb(1, 3, 9) was born on 7 Nov 1758 in Pleasant
Valley NY (3) and died on 1 Feb 1814.(3)
455 M viii. Solomon Newcomb(1, 2) died before 1808.(2)
135. Azariah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 May 1722 in Lebanon CT.(2)
Additional facts:
In 1746 Azariah Newcomb removed from Salisbury, where he had gone with his
parents in 1739, to Crum Elbow Precinct, or Nine Partners, now Pleasant
Valley, Dutchess Co., N.Y. In the same year he bought lands of his
father in Salisbury. He owned a merchant vessel, and it is highly
probable that he was engaged for a time in trade on the Hudson River.
There is no record of the place or date of his death, but he probably
died at Poughkeepsie, where he was living at the time of the birth of
his son Asariah. (3)
Azariah married Deborah Buell,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 4 May 1743.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
456 M i. Buell Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Mar 1744 (2) and died on 22
Sep 1746 in Salisbury CT.(2)
457 F ii. Judith Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Sep 1745.(3)
Judith married George Van Buren,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
458 F iii. Deborah Newcomb.(1, 2)
Deborah married Luther Everts,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 459 F iv. Eunice Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1748 in Pleasant Valley
NY (3) and died on 26 Apr 1812.(3)
+ 460 F v. Martha Newcomb.(1, 2)
461 F vi. Ruth Newcomb.(1, 2)
Ruth married Solomon Wheeler,(2) son of ____________ Wheeler.
462 F vii. Priscilla Newcomb.(1, 2)
Priscilla married David Moore,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 463 M viii. Azariah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Aug 1762 (2) and died on
2 Aug 1843-1844 in Hector NY.(2)
137. Zaccheus Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born from 19 Feb 1724 to 1725 in Lebanon
CT (2) and died circa 1790 in Kalina Kill NY.(2, 3)
Death Notes: Mr. Newcomb died at the house of his son-in-law, Dr. Daniel
Tobias, in the village of Kalina Kill (east of the village of Kinderhook) in
Columbia Co., N.Y., while on a visit to his daughter Ruth.
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (23) American Revolution: Served as a private
in the Associated Exempts of Dutchess County.
Zaccheus Newcomb was probably born on what was called "Chestnut Hill", as
his father owned at that time a large farm there. When he was fourteen
year of age (1739) his parents moved to Salisbury, Conn., where his
name appears upon the town list for 1746. He removed during the latter
part of 1746 to Crum Elbow Precinct, or Little Nine Partners, now
Pleasant Valley. The will of William Allen of Charlotte Precinct,
Dutchess Co., dated 24 Jun 1772, make Zaccheus an executor; the will
was proved 11 Jun 1773.
While he was serving his country in the patriot army of the Revolution,
Zaccheus Newcomb's wife built a large brick house, her resource being
the profit of a large dairy. The mansion, from its size and general
appearance, was long known and admired throughout the country; and it
is a notable fact that this fine old residence was the only brick
edifice for family purposes erected in that vicinity prior to, and for
a long time after, the Revolution. It was long known as the "Old Brick
house", and when near a hundred years old was still in a good state of
preservation. It was successively owned and occupied by Zaccheus's son,
Thomas, and grandson, John Hopper Newcomb. It was sold by the latter,
in 1859, to James Allen, and was afterwards owned and occupied by
Anthony Briggs.
At the time that General Washington had his headquarters at Newburgh,
Mrs. Newcomb sent him a cheese; while discussing its merits at dinner
due credit was given for its excellence. As she was not - as a matter
of policy - so good a patriot as her husband, General Dunscome, of
General Washington's staff, remarked that, "if she has had a better
cheese, she has sent it to General Clinton!"
Mr. Newcomb was commissioned, 7 Oct. 1783, as one of the
assistant-justices of the inferior court of common pleas for the county
of Dutchess. Jan 26, 1787, certificate of location was granted him and
others of Vancour's Island, in Lake Champlain, 700 acres. On 23 Mar.
1787, he bought township 39 in Totten and Crossfield's Purchase,
selling same 1 Dec. 1789. Mr. Newcomb was a farmer and miller. (3)
Will: 25 aug 1786. (3)
Zaccheus married Sarah Tobias,(2, 23) daughter of Christian Tobias. Sarah was
born on 28 Feb 1737,(2) died on 28 Jan 1799,(2) and was buried in
Washington Hollow Cem., Dutchess Co. NY.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 464 M i. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 49) was born in 1756 in Pleasant
Valley NY,(2, 3, 23) died on 10 Mar 1832 in Shaftsbury
VT,(2, 23, 49) and was buried in Newcomb Cem., Pittstown
NY.(49)
+ 465 M ii. Christian Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1759 in Pleasant Valley
NY (2) and died in Jul 1812 in Poughkeepsie NY.(2)
+ 466 M iii. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 May 1761 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 3 May 1812 in Pleasant Valley
NY.(2)
+ 467 M iv. Zaccheus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Jul 1767 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 30 Aug 1831 in Pleasant Valley
NY.(2)
+ 468 M v. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Mar 1770 in Pleasant Valley
NY,(2) died on 6 Feb 1827 in Pleasant Valley NY,(2) and was
buried in Methodist Cem., Pleasant Valley NY.(3)
+ 469 F vi. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Apr 1773,(2) died on 15 Oct
1793,(2) and was buried in Washington Hollow Cem., Dutchess
Co. NY.(2)
+ 470 F vii. Ruth Newcomb.(1, 2)
+ 471 F viii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1764 in Pleasant Valley NY
(3) and died on 17 Sep 1805.(3)
+ 472 F ix. Charlotte Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1779 (3) and died in
Onondaga Hollow NY.(3)
138. Adonijah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Feb 1726 in Lebanon CT (2) and died
circa 1795 in Pittstown NY.(2)
Additional facts:
Mr. Newcomb was a farmer. He moved to Salisbury, Conn., 1739; to Little
Nine Partners, or North East Precinct, near Cold Spring, in Dutchess
Co., N.Y. in 1746, where he was a freeholder. On 11 May 1755, he was
witness to the will of John Green of Crum Elbow Precinct. In 1780 he
moved to Pittstown, N.Y., where he died. (3)
Adonijah married Ruth Mead,(2) daughter of Jonathan Mead, on 3 Feb 1749.(2)
Ruth died on 28 Mar 1756 in Rhinebeck NY.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 473 F i. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Dec 1749.(2)
474 M ii. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 May 1752 (2) and died
young.(3)
+ 475 M iii. James Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Dec 1755 in Little Nine
Partners, Dutchess Co. NY (3) and died on 19 Nov 1824 in
Pittstown NY.(2)
Adonijah next married Ruth Marshall,(2, 3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
139. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Nov 1730 in Lebanon CT.(2)
Additional facts:
Thomas Newcomb moved with his father's family to Salisbury, Conn., 1739;
to Dutchess Co., N.Y., 1746, where he was married. He resided at Little
Nine Partners or North East Precinct. After his death his widow married
Dr. Corkins and lived at Susquehanah. When the fort there was taken by
the Indians they just escaped with their lives.
Thomas Newcomb was witness to the will of Bowderwine Le Counte, 21 Dec.
1770, "Pouckkeepsie" Precinct, Dutchess Co. He may have been the Thomas
Newcomb who was a private in the 4th (N.Y.) Regiment, Strong's Company,
first mustered January 1779, for the war. (3)
Thomas married Bridget Gardiner,(2, 27) daughter of Isaac Gardiner and
Elizabeth Davis, on 2 Jun 1754.(27) Bridget was born on 21 Aug 1734.(3,
27)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 476 F i. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2, 27) was born on 14 Jul 1755.(3, 27)
477 M ii. James Newcomb(1, 3, 27) was born on 13 Dec 1756.(3, 27)
478 M iii. Frederick Newcomb(1, 3, 27) was born on 4 May 1758.(3, 27)
+ 479 F iv. Judith Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Sep 1759 (2) and died on
1 Apr 1845 in Pittstown NY.(2)
480 F v. Nancy Newcomb.(1, 2)
Nancy married Isaac Wilcox,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, circa 1788.(3)
481 M vi. Gardner Newcomb.(1, 2)
Gardner married Elizabeth Ann Miller,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
140. Judith Newcomb(1, 2, 9) was born on 21 May 1733 in Lebanon CT (2) and
died on 31 Aug 1808.(9)
Judith married James Livingston,(2, 9) son of Gilbert Livingston and Cornelia
Beekman, on 11 Nov 1751 in Poughkeepsie NY.(9) James was born on 29 Mar
1728 in Esopus NY,(9) was christened on 7 Apr 1728 in Kingston NY,(3) and
died on 2 Jun 1790.(9)
Additional facts:
DAR Patriot Index #308 (9)
He was a resident of Poughkeepsie, and at one time Minister to England.
After his death, Judith lived with her children in Poughkeepsie. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
482 F i. __________ Livingston (1, 2)
married John Billings,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 483 F ii. Cornelia Livingston.(1, 2, 9)
484 F iii. Susan Livingston.(1, 2)
+ 485 M iv. Gilbert James Livingston(1, 2, 9, 50) was born on 14 Oct 1758
in Poughkeepsie NY (9, 50) and died on 7 Apr 1833 in Rome
NY.(9, 50)
141. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Jan 1736 in Lebanon CT (2) and died on
26 Dec 1819 in Pittstown NY.(2)
Additional facts:
When he was three years old his parents removed to Salisbury, Conn., and
in 1746 to Little Nine Partners, or Crum Elbow Precinct, now the town
of Pleasant Valley, in Dutchess Co., N.Y. Simon Newcomb was witness to
the will of William Terry, Poughkeepsie Precinct, Dutchess co., 10 Oct.
1771; proved 9 Jan 1772. He inherited from his father 200 acres of land
at Nine Partners, where he resided until 1781, when he moved to
Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., where he lived thereafter, excepting one
year at Brunswick in the same county. He was an agriculturalist. (3)
Simon married Sarah Mead,(2) daughter of Jonathan Mead, in 1758.(2) Sarah was
born in 1736 (2) and died on 4 Nov 1815.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
486 F i. Esther Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Sep 1759 (2) and died on 14
Nov 1759.(2)
+ 487 F ii. Hannah (Anna?) Newcomb(1, 2, 51) was born on 23 Jan 1761 (3)
and died on 28 Nov 1828.(2)
+ 488 M iii. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 May 1763 in Nine Partners
NY (2) and died on 4 Jul 1842.(2)
489 M iv. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Mar 1769 (2) and died before
5 Jun 1779.
+ 490 F v. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Nov 1773 (2) and died in
Jan 1800 in Cossayuna NY.(2, 3)
491 F vi. Judith Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Jun 1776 (2) and died
young.(3)
+ 492 M vii. Dr. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 49, 52) was born on 5 Jun 1779 in
Nine Partners NY,(2, 49, 52) died on 20 Nov 1870 in
Lansingburg NY,(2, 49, 52) and was buried in Tomhannock
Presbyterian Church, Pittstown NY.(49)
143. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 13, 23) was born on 2 Sep 1717 in Lebanon CT,(2,
13) was christened on 2 Mar 1718 in Lebanon CT,(4) died on 24 May 1773
in Lebanon CT,(2, 4, 13) and was buried in Jonathan Trumbull Cem.,
Lebanon CT.(3, 4) The cause of his death was sudden palsy.(2)
Burial Notes: Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb were interred in the old cemetery at
Lebanon, a few feet from the tomb of the Turmbull family. The inscription upon
Silas Newcomb's gravestone is as follows: "Here lies the Body of Mr. Silas
Newcomb who lived a Sober virtuous Life a Kind Tender Husband & Parent after a
life of Serious Religion died in hope of a happy imoortality May 24 1773 in ye
56th year of his age."
Additional facts:
Submit Pineo was living in the family of Hezekiah Newcomb in 1736, or
three years before her marriage to Hezekiah's son, Silas. Shortly after
their first child was born, probably in the spring of 1741, they moved
to Falltown, now Leyden, in Franklin Co., Mass. The records of Falltown
show that Silas Newcomb was there 24 Sept. 1741, and again 14 Dec.
1744, when certain grants were given him. On 25 Dec. 1742, he bought of
his father 10th lost in 1st division of Falltown. Owing to the
hostility of the Indians, 1744-45, he was compelled to leave the
country, and returned to Lebanon, his future home.
Mr. Newcomb and his brother Thomas in 1748 bought of their uncle, Capt.
Obadiah Newcomb, for £420, seventy-one acres in village lands at
Lebanon, adjoining land of their father, Hezekiah. He bought ten acres
of £50 in 1754; in 1755, 100 for £100 at the village adjoining his
land. He also received nearly 100 acres by his father's will. His tax
in 1760 was £3.10s.7d. In Nov. 1764 he sold his son Daniel of Lebanon,
for love and affection, lot 10 in 1st division, fifty acres, and lot
146 in 2nd division of Falltown, then Bernardston.
Mr. Newcomb was elected surveyor, 1784; fence-viewer in 1750-51.
He died instantaneously of palsy while sitting under a tree on his
farm. The notice of his death upon the town records reads, "Mr Silas
Newcomb died Mary 24 1773 suddenly." After his death his widow, Submit,
resided with her children, the last few years of her life with her son
John. Five of their sons learned the cooper's trade, but did not follow
the business long; three were physicians. Mrs. Newcomb was remembered
as a woman having a remarkable attachment for her children and
grandchildren.
In the division of Silas Newcomb's estate his lands at Falltown went to
his eldest son, Daniel, who was born there. The inventory of Mr.
Newcomb's estate amounted to £818.10s.3d. The home farm was appraised
at £486, and the land in Bernardston (now Leyden) at £45. (3)
Silas married Submit Pineo,(2, 4, 15, 23, 53) daughter of James Pineo and
Dorothy Badcock, on 1 Mar 1739 in New Haven 2nd Church, Lebanon CT.(28)
Submit was born on 19 Oct 1717 in Lebanon Creek CT,(4, 15) was christened
on 10 Nov 1717,(3) died on 12 Feb 1802 in Lebanon CT,(15) and was buried
in Jonathan Trumbull Cem., Lebanon CT.(3, 4)
Marriage facts:
Marriage Fact: 1739, Lebanon CT. (2) Married by Rev. Elezer Wheelock
Alt. Marriage: 5 Mar 1739, Lebanon, CT. (2, 4)
Burial Notes: Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb were interred in the old cemetery at
Lebanon, a few feet from the tomb of the Turmbull family. The inscription upon
her gravestone reads, "Here lies the body of Mrs. Submit relict of Mr. Silas
Newcomb who departed this life Feb 12th 1804 in the 87th year of her age. She
was a tender parent well beloved by her aquaintace & died in hope of a blessed
resurrection."
Children from this marriage were:
+ 493 F i. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 21) was born on 6 Jan 1740 (2, 4)
and died on 9 Feb 1813.(3, 21)
+ 494 M ii. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 18 Nov 1741 in Leyden
MA,(2, 23) died on 9 Sep 1794 in Leyden MA,(3, 23) and was
buried in Beaver Medow Cem..(3)
+ 495 M iii. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 29 Nov 1743 in Falltown MA
(2, 4) and died on 22 Mar 1792 in Stafford CT.(2)
+ 496 F iv. Submit Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 15) was born on 7 Oct 1745 in Lebanon
CT,(2, 4, 15) died on 28 Feb 1814 in Greenfield MA,(2, 4,
15) and was buried in North Burying Ground, Greenfield
MA.(3)
+ 497 M v. Bradford Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 23) was born on 9 Nov 1747 in
Lebanon CT (2, 4, 23) and died in 1822 in Greenwich MA.(2,
3, 23)
498 F vi. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 1 Mar 1750 (2, 4) and died
in Aug 1752.(2, 4)
+ 499 M vii. Paul Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 16 Mar 1752 in Lebanon CT
(2, 23) and died in Aug 1794 in Whitehall NY.(2, 23)
+ 500 F viii. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 33) was born on 17 May 1754 (2, 4)
and died on 23 May 1811 in Columbia CT.(2)
+ 501 M ix. Jesse Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 May 1756 in Lebanon CT (2,
54) and died on 16 May 1832 in Darien NY.(2)
+ 502 M x. Dr. Calvin Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 22 May 1758 in
Lebanon CT (2, 4) and died in Oct 1786.(3)
+ 503 M xi. John Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 55) was born on 26 May 1760 in Lebanon
CT (2, 23) and died on 18 Apr 1822 in Scipio NY.(2, 23)
+ 504 M xii. Dr. Luther Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 12 Jun 1762 in
Lebanon CT (2, 4) and died on 8 Jun 1834.(2)
144. Peter Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 5) was born on 28 Nov 1718 in Lebanon CT,(2, 4,
5) was christened on 20 Jan 1719,(2) died on 26 Sep 1779 in Lebanon
CT,(2, 5) and was buried in Old cem., Lebanon CT.(2, 3)
Burial Notes: Mr. Newcomb died in Lebanon, later Columbia, and was interred in
the old cemetery in the village. His grave is near the northwest side of the
cemetery and perhaps about eight rods from the street. His gravestone contains
the following inscription: "Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Peter Newcomb who
Departed this Life Sept. ye 26 1779 in the 61 year of His Age He was Beloved in
Life & Lamented in Death he bore his Dying Pains with Christian Patience & Left
the Wrold in the Comfortable Hope of a Blessed Immortality Behold the place
Where I repose my head And where I rest Till Christ shall raise the dead."
Additional facts:
Immediately after their marriage, they moved to Falltown (now
Bernardston), Franklin Co., Mass., where he was added to a committee,
23 Sept. 1741, for building a bridge over Fall River. On 20 Dec. 1742,
he bought of John Perry of Hadley, for £41, sixty acres in Falltown,
lot 99 in 1st division; also, meadow lot 58 in 2nd division, and agreed
to "settle the said Right" to satisfaction of the proprietors, and pay
one half the rates or taxes. On 25 Dec. 1742, for £3, he bought of his
father, Hezekiah, 18th lot in 1st division in Falltown; also 98th lot
in 2nd division, with after rights accruing, the same lot upon which
his father, in 1739, agreed by bond to erect a house. Mr. Newcomb
remained in Falltown with his family four or five years, but was
compelled to abandon his home there on account of the hostility of the
Indians, at the time of the Old French and Indian War.
According to the rolls of Connecticut men in Hartford, French and
Indian War 1755-62, p. 75, "Peter Newcomb of Lebanon served in
expedition against Canada, 1758, under Captain Gilbert." He had
returned to Lebanon, 1744-45, and settled two miles east from the
present village of Columbia, on the direct road to Windham. The house
which he built, and in which he lived and died, stood upon the north
side of the road, a few rods east of the cross-road leading to
Hartford. The house, a wooden one and painted red, disappeared, but the
barn lasted for the use of later owners of the farm until 1877.
Mr. Newcomb, though a carpenter and cabinet-maker, owned over 200 acres
of land; he received between fifty and 100 acres by his father's will.
He made purchases of land in Lebanon in 1747, 1749, 1750, 1765, 1767
and 1778. His tax in 1760 was £3 7s. He was elected surveyor, 1748;
collector of taxes, 1753; lister, 1760; lister and surveyor of
highways, 1761; surveyor of highways, 1766 and 1772; and hayward,
1777.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb were members of the church over which Rev.
Eleazer Wheelock, afterward first president of Dartmouth College, was
pastor for thirty-five years. (3)
Peter married Hannah English,(2, 5) daughter of Richard English and Mary
Hinksman, on 22 Nov 1740 in Lebanon CT.(3) Hannah was born on 19 Sep 1722
in Lebanon CT,(5) died on 9 Jan 1796 in Lebanon CT,(2, 5) and was buried
in Old cem., Lebanon CT.(3)
Marriage facts:
Marriage Fact: 22 Nov 1740, Lebanon CT. (3) Married by Rev. Eleazer
Wheelock
Burial Notes: She is interred near her husband on the south. A stone stands at
the head of her grave, but without an inscription.
Additional facts:
Inheritance: (3) By will of her father, Hannah Newcomb received "a good
Bible" in addition to former gifts.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 505 F i. Phebe Newcomb(1, 2, 56) was born on 15 Sep 1741 in Falltown
MA (2, 56) and died on 15 Jul 1785 in Stafford CT.(2, 56)
+ 506 M ii. Hezekiah Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 55) was born on 6 May 1747 in
Lebanon CT (2) and died on 25 Jan 1821 in Bernardston MA.(2,
23)
+ 507 M iii. Samuel Newcomb(1, 2, 5) was born on 23 Oct 1749 in Lebanon CT
(2, 5) and died on 30 Jun 1800 in Somers CT.(2, 5)
+ 508 M iv. William Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 57) was born on 19 Mar 1752 in
Columbia CT,(2, 23, 57) died on 29 Dec 1822 in Bernardston
MA,(2) and was buried in Burk's Flat, Bernardston MA.(3, 23)
+ 509 F v. Jemima Newcomb(1, 2, 5, 58) was born on 24 Oct 1756 in
Connecticut (2, 5) and died on 13 Oct 1844 in Columbia
CT.(2, 5)
+ 510 M vi. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2, 5) was born on 3 May 1762 (2, 5) and
died on 26 Apr 1814.(2, 3)
145. Anne Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 4 Mar 1720 (2, 4) and died before
1770.(2)
Anne married ____________ Smith,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. ____________ Smith died before 1770.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
511 M i. Samuel Smith.(1, 2)
512 M ii. David Smith.(1, 2)
147. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 3 Sep 1724 in Lebanon CT,(2) died on
26 Aug 1753,(2) and was buried in Jonathan Trumbull Cem., Lebanon CT.(3,
4)
Burial Notes: The inscription upon his gravestone in the old cemetery reads,
"Here lies the body of Mr. Thomas Newcomb who departed this life August the 26
A D 1753 in the 29 year of his age."
Additional facts:
They resided in Lebanon. On 15 Dec. 1748, Thomas Newcomb and his brother
Silas bought of their uncle, Capt. Obadiah Newcomb, for £420,
seventy-one acres and twenty-five rods in village lands of Lebanon,
bounded partly by the land of their father, Hezekiah. he was a farmer.
(3)
Thomas married Ann Hibbard,(2, 4) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 26 Mar 1751.(2, 4)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 513 M i. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 21 Aug 1752 (2, 4) and
died on 24 Feb 1812 in Willington CT.(2)
148. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 24 Mar 1726 (2, 4) and died on 25
Oct 1804.(3)
Jerusha married Ezra Cleveland,(2, 3) son of Sgt Joseph Cleveland and Sarah
Ainsworth, in 1746.(3) Ezra was born in 1726 in Canterbury CT,(3) was
christened on 27 Mar 1726 in Canterbury CT,(3) and died on 7 Nov 1802 in
Connecticut.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
514 M i. Ticksel (Tyxhall) Cleveland(1, 2, 3) was born on 26 Apr
1750.(3)
515 M ii. Ezra Cleveland(1, 3) was born on 22 Jun 1748.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: (3) He enlisted 20 July 1777 and was discharged 31 July 1777.
516 M iii. Thomas Cleveland(1, 3) was born on 25 Mar 1752.(3)
517 F iv. Sarah Cleveland(1, 3) was born on 29 Oct 1754.(3)
+ 518 M v. Newcomb Cleveland(1, 3) was born on 6 Nov 1756.(3)
519 F vi. Jerusha Cleveland(1, 3) was born on 31 Aug 1758.(3)
520 F vii. Asenath or Lucina Cleveland(1, 3) was born on 16 May 1763.(3)
521 F viii. Zerriah (Zeruriah) Cleveland(1, 3) was born on 6 Mar 1765.(3)
Zerriah (Zeruriah) married Thomas Bruce,(3) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 28 Oct 1787 in
Worthington MA.(3)
522 F ix. Dorothy Cleveland(1, 3) was born on 14 Sep 1767.(3)
Dorothy married ____________ Eastman,(3) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
523 M x. Frederick Cleveland(1, 3) was born on 11 Apr 1770 in Tolland
CT.(3)
149. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 19 Dec 1727,(2, 4) was christened
on 24 Dec 1727,(3) and died on 31 Jul 1801 in Canterbury CT.(2)
Elizabeth married John Barstow,(2) son of Joseph Barstow and Abigail Hyde, on
21 Apr 1747.(2) John was born on 31 Dec 1724 in Norwich CT (2) and died
on 9 Feb 1796 in Canterbury CT.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
524 M i. Alpheus Barstow(1, 2) was born circa 1748 and died circa
1840.(2)
Alpheus married Content Carter,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
525 M ii. Samuel Barstow(1, 2) was born on 28 Dec 1749 (3) and died in
1822.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a cooper, farmer, tavern keeper. (3)
Samuel married Mary Adams,(2) daughter of ____________ Adams and Sarah
Bradford.
Samuel next married Hannah Spalding,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. Hannah was born in 1752
(3) and died in Mar 1788.(2)
Samuel next married Amy Fitch,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________. Amy was born in 1773 (2) and died in
1860.(2)
526 M iii. John Barstow(1, 2) was born on 2 Oct 1751 (2) and died in Dec
1751.(2)
+ 527 M iv. John Barstow(1, 2) was born on 21 Dec 1752 (2) and died on 9
Dec 1838.(2)
528 M v. Hezekiah Barstow(1, 2) was born on 28 Feb 1755 (2) and died
before 1826.(2)
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Bradford, who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Hezekiah married Olive Bradford,(2) daughter of William Bradford and
Mary Cleveland.
Marriage Notes: They were second cousins.
General Notes: She was a descendant of both William Bradford and Stephen
Hopkins, who came to America on the Mayflower. (3)
529 M vi. Ebenezer Barstow(1, 2) was born on 7 Sep 1756.(2)
Ebenezer married Esther Owen,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
530 F vii. Anne Barstow(1, 2) was born on 31 Jul 1758 (3) and died in
1773.(2)
531 M viii. Job Barstow(1, 2) was born on 5 Mar 1760 (2) and died on 20 Apr
1813 in Massachusetts.(3)
Job married Lurania Curtis,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
532 F ix. Rebecca Elizabeth Barstow(1, 2) was born on 11 Jun 1763 (2) and
died in 1859 in Worthing MA.(2)
Rebecca Elizabeth married Nathaniel Anable,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. Nathaniel was born circa
1765 and died in Mar 1804.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a tailor. (3)
Rebecca Elizabeth next married Oliver Pierce,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
533 M x. William Augustus Barstow(1, 2) was born on 21 Feb 1765.(2)
William Augustus married Catharine Spalding,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
William Augustus next married Sally Hall,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1862.(3)
534 F xi. Jerusha Bradford Barstow(1, 2) was born on 2 Mar 1767 (2) and
died in 1858 in Mt. Holly NJ.(2)
Jerusha Bradford married Nathan Palmer,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
Marriage facts:
They had a residence in Wilkes-Barre PA. (3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a lawyer. (3)
151. Jemima Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Dec 1730 (2) and died on 14 Aug
1769.(12)
Jemima married Jonathan Lamb,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 23 Nov 1749.(12) Jonathan was born on 15
Sep 1691 (12) and died on 13 Nov 1754.
Children from this marriage were:
535 M i. Jeduthan Lamb(1, 12) was born on 15 Jul 1751.(12)
536 F ii. Charlotte B. Lamb(1, 3) was born on 23 Apr 1753.(3)
Jemima next married Joseph Kinney,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 12 Jun 1755.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
537 M i. Joseph Kinney(1, 2) was born on 25 Mar 1756.(2)
538 M ii. Daniel Kinney(1, 2) was born on 15 Oct 1759.(2)
539 M iii. Newcomb Kinney(1, 2) was born on 18 Jan 1761 (2) and died on 31
May 1846 in Norwich CT.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a teacher, school principal at Norwich CT. (59)
540 M iv. Jonathan Kinney(1, 2) was born on 9 Jun 1762 (2) and died in
1838 in Plainfield VT.(2) (Twin)
Additional facts:
Congregational Minister (3)
541 M v. David Kinney(1, 2) was born on 9 Jun 1762 (2) and died in 1838
in Thetford VT.(2) (Twin)
542 M vi. Bradford Kinney(1, 2) was born on 2 Dec 1764.(2)
543 F vii. Jemima Kinney(1, 2) was born on 2 May 1766 (2) and died on 27
Jun 1804.(3)
Jemima married Rodolphus A. Dewey,(2, 3) son of Ebenezer Dewey, on 23
May 1793.(3) Rodolphus was born on 17 Oct 1766 (3) and died on 25
May 1839.(3)
544 M viii. Perley Kinney(1, 2) was born on 26 Apr 1768.(2)
545 M ix. Sanford Kinney(1, 2) was born on 14 Aug 1769.(2)
546 F x. Wealthy Kinney.(1, 2)
Wealthy married ____________ Smith,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
547 M xi. George Kinney.(1, 2)
152. James Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 7 Feb 1732 in Lebanon CT,(2, 4) died
on 14 Dec 1799 in Stephentown NY,(2) and was buried in Jonathan Trumbull
Cem., Lebanon CT.(4)
Additional facts:
He made several purchases of lands in Lebanon; also lands in Stafford. His
town tax in 1760 was £1 14s. 3d. In 1770 he bought, for £79, forty
acres of land in the village of Lebanon near his fathers house, and
bounded on one side by land of Jonathan Trumble. He resided with his
father in Lebanon until the death of the latter in 1772, when he was
one of the excutors of the will and received as his share of the estate
"seventeen acres with the dwelling house."
James Newcomb was elected hayward in 1766; surveyor of highways in
1774. While residing in Lebanon, he was said to have been the stoutest
man ever born in that town. He removed to the state of New York; was
residing in Little Hoosac, Albancy Co., 1in 1782; removed, 1785, to
Stephentown, Rensselaer Co. (3)
James married Submit Downer,(2, 4) daughter of Samuel Downer and Phebe
Bishop, on 11 Sep 1755.(4) Submit was born circa 1725 (3) and died circa
1820 in Mansfield CT.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 548 M i. James Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 22 May 1756 in Lebanon CT
(2, 23) and died in Feb 1813 in Petersburgh NY.(2, 23)
+ 549 F ii. Phoebe Newcomb(1, 2, 3, 4) was born on 12 May 1757 (2) and
died circa 1830 in Ogden NY.(2)
+ 550 F iii. Rebecca Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 29 Dec 1758.(3)
+ 551 M iv. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 60) was born on 12 May 1761 in
Lebanon CT,(2, 3, 4) died on 8 Oct 1851 in Cicero NY,(3) and
was buried in Taft Settlement Cem., Cicero NY.(60)
+ 552 M v. David Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 62) was born on 13 Feb 1763 in
Lebanon CT (2, 23) and died on 18 Feb 1819 in Sempronius
NY.(2, 23)
+ 553 F vi. Submit Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 10 Apr 1765 (2, 4) and
died circa 1832.(2)
+ 554 F vii. Clarissa Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 8 Feb 1767 (2, 4) and
died circa 1837 in Ogden NY.(2)
555 M viii. Cyprian Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 18 Nov 1768.(2, 4)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (2) Served in Revolutionary War and War of
1812.
+ 556 M ix. Doddridge Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 11 Feb 1771 (2, 4) and
died before 1817 in Utica NY.(3)
James associated with Nellie Allen,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Marriage Notes: John Bearse Newcomb does not explain the relationship
between Nellie Allen and James Newcomb; he just lists their children.
Presumably this was an extramarital affair, since James married Submit
(Downer) Davis in 1755, and she lived until about 1820. There is nothing
to indicate they divorced (highly unikely at the time). In his 1923
revision, Bethuel Merritt Newcomb refers to her as Nellie (Allen) Newcomb,
but the dates he gives agree with JBN's.
Children from this marriage were:
557 M i. Wheelock Newcomb(1, 2) died young.(3)
Death Notes: Died young
+ 558 M ii. Hezekiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Oct 1791 in Petersburgh
NY (2) and died on 17 Oct 1812.(3)
559 M iii. Silas Newcomb.(1, 2)
153. Eunice Newcomb.(1, 2, 21)
Death Notes: She is not mentioned in her father's will; probably died before
1758.
Eunice married Daniel Bliss,(2, 21) son of Rev. John Bliss and Anna
____________, on 27 Feb 1745.(2) Daniel was born in 1723.(21)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 560 M i. Zenas Bliss(1, 21) was born in 1767 (21) and died in
1853.(21)
155. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1727 (2) and died on 22 Mar 1805.(2)
Abigail married Aaron Horsford,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 27 Feb 1745-1746.(2) Aaron died on 24 Dec
1746.(2)
Abigail next married David Barber,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. David was born circa 1717 and died on 14 Jan
1801.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) He was a captain in the Revolutionary
Army.
Children from this marriage were:
561 F i. Abigail Barber.(1, 2)
562 M ii. Aaron Barber.(1, 2)
563 M iii. Obadiah Barber.(1, 2)
+ 564 F iv. Patience Barber(1, 2, 3, 9) was born on 27 Apr 1757 (3) and
died on 14 May 1838.(3)
565 M v. David Barber(1, 2, 3) was born on 16 Aug 1760 (3) and died on
13 Mar 1839.(3)
David married Lois Dutton,(3) daughter of Timothy Dutton, on 25 Sep
1781.(3) Lois died on 20 Apr 1821.(3)
566 F vi. Lydia Barber.(1, 2)
567 M vii. Bildad Barber.(1, 2)
568 M viii. Elisha Barber.(1, 2)
156. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2, 9, 30, 31) was born on 29 Nov 1729 in Hebron CT,(2,
9, 31) was christened on 7 Dec 1729 in Bolton CT,(3) and died before
1789 in Hebron CT.(3)
Death Notes: There is no record of his decease of settlement of his estate.
Additional facts:
On 27 July 1758, Daniel Newcomb received, by deed of gift from his father,
250 acres in Hebron, and in 1760 he bought 52 acres, including house
and shop, in the same town. He became bankrupt before 16 Mar 16763, but
afterwards the debt was fully paid. Deeds at Springfield, Mass., show
"Daniel Newcomb of Hebron and Henry Curtis of Coventry for £100 Quit
Claim all right in Northampton, viz: the 1/3 part of the 1/4 part of
all that parcel of land which did belong to Nathaniel Curtis and same
did belong to Samuel Curtis. May 10, 1769 - Ack'd Feb. 12 1773." (3)
Military: American Revolution. (3) He served eight months, beginning 24
Apr. 1777, under Capt. Sylvanus Brown of Stanford, invalid in
Artillery, 8th Regt., Connecticut line.
Daniel married Elizabeth May,(2, 9, 13, 16, 30, 31) daughter of Hezekiah May
and Anna Stillman, circa 1754 in Wethersfield CT.(9) Elizabeth was born
on 3 Dec 1730 in Wethersfield CT (9, 16, 31) and died after 1789 in
Hebron CT.(9, 16)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 569 M i. Eleazer Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 May 1755 in Hebron CT (2)
and died on 22 Aug 1823 in Norwalk CT.(2)
+ 570 F ii. Anna Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Mar 1757.(2)
571 F iii. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 May 1759.(2)
Abigail married Capt. ____________ Hart,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
+ 572 F iv. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2, 9, 30, 31, 63) was born in 1761 (2) and
died on 14 Sep 1835 in Penfield NY.(9, 31, 63)
+ 573 M v. Obadiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Mar 1765 in Hebron
CT,(2, 17) died on 23 Apr 1850 in New York NY,(2) and was
buried in Cypress Hills Cem., Long Island NY.(3)
574 F vi. Charlotte Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Feb 1767 (2) and died on
23 Apr 1767.(2)
159. Jemima Newcomb(1, 2, 32) was born on 8 Dec 1734 in Hebron CT (2) and
died on 28 Dec 1786 in Leverett MA.
Jemima married Seth Wales,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 12 Mar 1754 in Hebron CT.
General Notes: Seth Wales born 12 APR 1734, and died 20 MAY 1785
son of Ebenezer Wales and Esther Smith
Same Seth Wales??
Children from this marriage were:
575 F i. Anna Wales(32) was born on 15 Sep 1756 in Hebron CT and died on
10 Apr 1829 in Amherst MA.
Anna married Timothy Handerson, son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 19 Sep 1781.
+ 576 M ii. George Wales(32) was born on 1 Nov 1759 in Windham CT.(64)
+ 577 F iii. Charlotte Wales(32) was born on 24 Nov 1761 in Windham
CT,(65, 66) died on 21 Apr 1849 in Windsor VT,(65, 66) and
was buried in Old South Burying Ground, Windsor VT.(66)
162. Mary Hatch(1, 2, 9, 33) was born on 17 Aug 1718 in Tolland CT.(2)
Mary married Meletiah Lathrop,(9, 33) son of Hope Lathrop and Elizabeth
Lathrop.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 578 M i. Ezra Lathrop.(1, 9)
+ 579 F ii. Elizabeth Lathrop.(1, 33)
188. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1730,(3) was christened on 30 Jun
1731,(3) and died on 16 Nov 1808 in Warren Co NC.(2)
Lydia married Justus Sackett,(2) son of Jonathan Sackett and Ann Filer, in
1757.(2) Justus was born in 1730 in Hebron CT (3) and died on 12 Mar 1815
in Warren Co NC.(2)
Additional facts:
He had a residence in 1750 in Warren CT. He removed to Warren, Conn.,
1750, where he became one of the eighteen founders of the church. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
580 M i. Benjamin Sackett(1, 2) was born in 1762 (2) and died on 14 Jul
1844.(2)
Benjamin married Betty Eldred,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in 1782.(2)
Benjamin next married Mrs. Nancy Gaylord,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1818.(2)
581 M ii. Solomon Sackett(1, 2) was born on 8 May 1764 (3) and died on 24
Nov 1846.(3)
Solomon married Mercy Matilda Curtis,(2, 3) daughter of Major Eleazer
Curtis and Mercy Carter, on 3 May 1785-1786.(2, 3) Mercy was born on
19 Oct 1767.(3)
582 M iii. Homer Sackett(1, 2) was born on 6 Aug 1765 (2) and died on 17
May 1853.(2)
Homer married Sarah Carter,(2, 3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 19 Aug 1787.(2, 3) Sarah was born
on 30 Oct 1768 (3) and died on 25 Oct 1853.(3)
General Notes: They had 12 children. (3)
583 F iv. Lodema Sackett(1, 2) was born on 27 Jan 1767 (3) and died on 5
Dec 1857.(2)
Lodema married Augustine Curtis,(2, 3) son of Major Eleazer Curtis and
Mercy Carter, on 30 Mar 1785.(2, 3) Augustine was born on 8 Nov 1761
(3) and died on 16 Sep 1832.(3)
584 F v. Lydia Sackett(1, 2) was born in 1768 (2) and died in 1818.(2)
Lydia married Benjamin Carter,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1787.(2)
585 F vi. Betsey Sackett(1, 2) was born in 1770 (2) and died on 19 Jan
1821.(2)
Betsey married Elisha Swift,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1792.(2)
586 F vii. Minerva Sackett(1, 2) was born in 1772 (2) and died on 12 Apr
1825.(3)
Minerva married Abel Curtis Carter,(2, 3) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 10 Dec 1795.(2, 3)
Abel was born on 22 Jun 1769 (3) and died on 21 May 1857.(3)
189. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Jun 1733 in Willington CT (2) and
died on 2 May 1814 in Warren CT.(2)
Additional facts:
When five years of age he went to live with his father' sister, Deborah,
wife of Capt. Timothy Hatch, in Tolland, Conn., and resided there for
ten years. He removed with his parents to Cornwallis, N.S., about 1760,
and was one of the original grantees of the town in 1761. In the
division of lands, 1761, he received a half-acre town lot; lot, letter
D, 10 acres; 6-acre Dyke lot; and 44 acres farm lot. It appears from
the records that he did most of the surveying in the early settlement
of Cornwallis.
The following minute is found in the registrar's office in Cornwallis:
"William Newcomb and his Phebe his wife went to Lebanon in the County
of Windham-- sold some of their lands, after they went back, to Capt.
Ratchford, some to Benjamin Newcomb. He gave to Stephen Chase & Abigail
(Porter) his wife half of his farm lot-- reference being had to
Proprietors' records-- Signed a Deed in Lebanon, County of Windham, in
1771."
Tradition says that William Newcomb was a loyalist at the time of the
Revolutionary War and was compelled to leave the country. He returned
with his family to Cornwallis, but removed, about 1780, to Warren,
Conn. The last years of his life were spent with his daughter Sarah. He
nearly ruined his health, when a young man, in a successful attempt to
remove a tree which had fallen upon his father, and was never afterward
able to endure hard labor. His children were born in Cornwallis, where,
it is stated upon good authority, he left a considerable tract of land
undisposed of. (3)
William married Phebe Porter,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 19 Mar 1761 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
Religion: 1780, Warren CT. (3) "Mrs. Newcomb joined the church at Warren,
Conn., 1780, by letter from Cornwallis."
Children from this marriage were:
+ 587 F i. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Feb 1762 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 25 Mar 1813.(2, 3)
+ 588 F ii. Phebe Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 May 1763 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 10 May 1838 in Monckton VT.(3)
+ 589 M iii. Capt. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 May 1764 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2) and died in 1826 in Newfane NY.(2)
+ 590 M iv. Justus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Aug 1766 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 11 Dec 1852 in Thetford VT.(2)
+ 591 M v. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Mar 1768 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 8 Jun 1842 in Goshen CT.(2)
+ 592 M vi. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1770 in Cornwallis N.S. (2,
3) and died from 1790 to 1791.(2, 3)
190. Bethiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Feb 1735 (2) and died on 19 Aug
1811 in Sherburne NY.(2, 3)
Bethiah married David Raymond,(2) son of Abraham Raymond, on 19 Feb 1756 in
Kent CT.(2) David was born on 19 Aug 1730 (2, 3) and died on 3 Apr 1771
in Kent CT.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
593 M i. Abraham Raymond(1, 2) was born on 16 Dec 1756 (2) and died on
30 Dec 1757.(2)
594 M ii. Abraham Raymond(1, 2) was born on 12 Dec 1757.(2)
Abraham married Betsey Gray,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
595 F iii. Mercy Raymond(1, 2) was born on 12 Apr 1759.(2)
Mercy married Joseph Dixon,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 596 M iv. Newcomb Raymond(1, 2, 3, 67) was born on 20 Jan 1763 (3) and
died in 1853.(3)
597 F v. Sarai Raymond(1, 2) was born on 1 Jul 1765.(2)
Sarai married Elijah Gray,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Elijah was born in 1765 (3) and died in
1849.(2)
598 M vi. James Raymond(1, 2) was born on 8 Sep 1767.(2)
James married Melissa Burritt,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
599 F vii. Hannah Raymond.(1, 2)
Hannah married ____________ Ormsby,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Bethiah next married Nathaniel Gray,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 30 Dec 1773.(3) Nathaniel died in 1809 in
Sherburne NY.(2)
The child from this marriage was:
600 F i. Bethia Gray(1, 2) was born on 4 Jul 1776 (2) and died in 1850
in Jamestown NY.(2)
Bethia married Daniel Hibbard,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
191. Oliver Newcomb(1, 2, 8) was born circa 1738 in Connecticut (3) and died
circa 1821 in Pope's Harbor N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (2) He was a pay sergeant in the British army
in the Revolutionary War.
Oliver Newcomb was a cooper. He removed with his parents to Cornwallis,
1760. In 1782 he left the service and removed from Cornwallis to Shoal
Bay, Ship Harbor, Halifax Co., on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. His
last years were spent with his son, William B. Most of his descendants
have been engaged in the fisheries and have lived in the vicinity at
places known as Ship Harbor, Shoal Bay, Pope's Harbor, Taylor's Head,
Spry Bay, Sheet Harbor, Gedore, and Tangier. (3)
Oliver married Mary Anne Mahegan,(2, 3) daughter of William Mahegan and
Eleanor ____________, on 15 Dec 1773.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 601 M i. Owen Newcomb(1, 2, 8) was born on 22 Feb 1776 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 10 Sep 1850 in Shoal Bay N.S..(2)
+ 602 M ii. Oliver Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Mar 1777 (2) and died on
29 May 1801 in Pope's Harbor N.S..(2)
+ 603 F iii. Esther Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Jul 1780.(2)
604 M iv. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Jul 1782 (2) and died on
21 Jun 1783.(2)
+ 605 F v. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Feb 1785.(2)
+ 606 M vi. William Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Nov 1786 in
Shoal Bay N.S. (2) and died on 27 Mar 1866 in Taylor's Head
N.S..(2)
+ 607 M vii. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Aug 1788 (2) and died on 27
Feb 1859.(2)
608 F viii. Anne Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Feb 1791 (2) and died on 30
Oct 1794 in Ship Harbor N.S..(2)
+ 609 M ix. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Nov 1792 (2) and died circa
1866 in Ship Harbor N.S..(2)
192. Iram Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1740 in Connecticut.(3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a shipmaster at Cornwallis N.S.. (2)
Iram married Elizabeth Lewis,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 610 M i. Capt. James Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1781 in Halifax
N.S.,(2) died on 21 Nov 1834 in Boston MA,(2) and was buried
in Chapel Ground, tomb 26, Boston.(2)
611 F ii. Elizabeth Lewis Newcomb.(1)
612 F iii. Martha Newcomb.(1, 2)
194. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1746, was christened on 12 Oct
1746 in Kent CT,(2) and died in Dec 1818 in Waterborough N.B..(2)
Additional facts:
He removed with his parents to Cornwallis, N.S., 1760; there he drafted
shares of land in 1761, although not one of the grantees of the
township. Several lots were surveyed for him in 1765, 1766 and 1775.
Soon after 1775 he removed with his family, accompanied by his aged
parents, to Waterborough, now Canning, in Sunbury Co., N.B. The news of
the death of his second wife is state in a letter written soon after by
him to his sister Submit in Cornwallis. He sold part of his lands in
Cornwallis, but frequently stated before his death that he still owned
lands there. (3)
Benjamin married Elizabeth Lewis,(2) daughter of Jonathan Lewis and Elizabeth
____________, on 25 Jun 1766 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Children from this marriage were:
613 M i. Lewis Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Jul 1767 (2) and died on 6
Feb 1769.(3)
+ 614 F ii. Submit Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Jan 1769 (3) and died
before 1835 in Long Point, Ont..(2)
615 M iii. Lot Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Nov 1770.(2)
+ 616 F iv. Lois Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Oct 1772 (2) and died on 7
Jun 1832.(2)
617 F v. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Mar 1774.(2)
Elizabeth married ____________ Tisdale,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
618 M vi. Lewis Newcomb(1, 2) died young.(2, 3)
Death Notes: Drowned at age 11.
+ 619 F vii. Polly Newcomb.(1, 2)
+ 620 F viii. Rebecca Newcomb.(1, 2)
+ 621 F ix. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) died in 1862 in Gagetown N.B..(2, 3)
+ 622 M x. Abraham Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jun 1784 in Canning N.B.
(2, 68) and died on 25 Nov 1849 in Owen Sound, Canada.(2)
Benjamin next married (Second wife) ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. (Second died on 9 Apr 1818 in
Waterborough N.B..(3)
195. Jemima Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1748 and was christened on 27 Mar
1748.(2)
Jemima married Colin Brymer,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 18 Sep 1766 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Children from this marriage were:
623 F i. Euphemia Brymer(1, 2) was born on 4 Feb 1768.(2)
624 F ii. Jean Brymer(1, 2) was born on 13 Jan 1770.(2)
625 M iii. Colin Brymer(1, 2) was born on 17 Dec 1771.(2)
626 M iv. Alexander Brymer(1, 2) was born on 16 Sep 1773.(2)
627 M v. Benjamin Brymer(1, 2) was born on 8 Sep 1775.(3)
628 F vi. Charlotte Brymer(1, 2) was born on 20 Sep 1777.(2)
629 M vii. Allen Brymer(1, 2) was born on 29 Apr 1781.(2)
630 F viii. Mary Brymer(1, 2) was born on 2 Apr 1783.(3)
631 F ix. Jemima Brymer(1, 2) was born on 2 Apr 1783.(2)
632 F x. Levena Brymer(1, 2) was born on 29 May 1785.(2)
633 F xi. Allabella Brymer(1, 2) was born on 10 May 1787.(2)
196. Submit Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1750-1751 (2) and died on 18 May 1821
in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Submit married John Woodworth,(2) son of Silas Woodworth and Sarah English,
on 9 Feb 1769.(2) John was born on 17 Feb 1749 in Lebanon CT (3) and died
on 29 May 1816.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
634 F i. Hannah Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 1 Sep 1769 (2) and died on
21 May 1821.(3)
Hannah married Joseph Pierce,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 11 Apr 1793.(3)
635 M ii. Ira Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 7 Feb 1770.(2)
Ira married Deborah Sanford,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
636 M iii. Abner Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 19 Jan 1773.(2)
Abner married Hannah Loveless,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 23 Feb 1797.(2)
637 F iv. Sarah Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 28 Oct 1774 (2) and died on 2
Mar 1841.(3)
638 F v. Alice Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 9 Aug 1776.(2)
Alice married Stephen Chase,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 7 Jan 1796.(3)
639 M vi. Silas Woodworth(1, 3) was born in Apr 1777 (3) and died
young.(3)
640 M vii. John Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 8 Apr 1779.(3)
John married Margaret Bowles,(2, 69) daughter of Alexander Bowles and
Elizabeth ____________, on 14 Nov 1809.(2)
+ 641 M viii. Benjamin Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 2 Feb 1781.(2)
642 M ix. Elias Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 7 Sep 1782 (2) and died on 20
Sep 1879.(3)
643 F x. Elizabeth "Betty" Woodworth(1, 2, 3) was born on 25 Sep
1784.(2, 3)
Betty married P.E. Eels,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1812.(3)
644 M xi. James Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 10 Aug 1786.(3)
James married Eunice Fox,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 22 Aug 1809.(3)
645 M xii. Andrew Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 6 Oct 1788 (2) and died in
1870.(3)
Andrew married Emma Davidson,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
646 F xiii. Submit Woodworth(1, 3) was born in May 1790 (3) and died
young.(3)
+ 647 M xiv. Solomon Woodworth(1, 2, 3) was born on 15 Dec 1793 (3) and
died on 5 Dec 1883.(3)
648 F xv. Submit Woodworth(1, 2) was born on 4 Jan 1796 (2) and died in
1856.(2)
Submit married Thomas Magee,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
649 F xvi. Rebecca Woodworth(1, 2, 3) was born on 7 Jun 1797 (3) and died
on 23 Jan 1857.(3)
197. Zerviah Wright(1, 2, 18) was born on 13 Mar 1722 in Windham CT (3) and
died before 1768.
Zerviah married John Upton,(2, 18) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 8 Jan 1741.(18) John was born on 27 Apr
1717 in Reading MA.
Children from this marriage were:
650 F i. Sarah Upton(1, 18) was born on 17 Oct 1741.(18)
651 F ii. Zerviah Upton(1) was born in 1745.
198. Deborah Wright(1, 2, 18) was born on 29 Jan 1725.(2, 18)
Deborah married Paul Davidson,(2, 18) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 7 May 1747.(2, 18) Paul died on 20 Aug 1751
in Newtown NJ.(18)
Marriage Notes: She was his second wife. (3)
General Notes: She was his second wife. (2)
Children from this marriage were:
652 M i. Abial Davidson(1, 18) was born on 7 Mar 1748.(18)
653 F ii. Deborah Davidson(1, 18) was born on 11 May 1750.(18)
Deborah next married Aaron Younglove,(2, 18) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 17 Jun 1753.(18)
199. Ebenezer Wright(1, 2, 18) was born on 2 Jan 1727 in Windham CT (2, 18)
and died on 18 Jul 1809 in Cornwall, Canada.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer. (3)
Ebenezer married Mercy Leach,(2, 18) daughter of Amos Leach, on 11 Mar
1751.(2) Mercy was born on 12 Nov 1733 (2) and died on 13 May 1802.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
654 M i. Abraham Wright(1) was born on 13 Jul 1752.
655 M ii. Asahel Wright(1) was born on 18 Aug 1754.
656 F iii. Zerviah Wright(1) was born on 4 Dec 1756.
657 M iv. Ebenezer Wright(1) was born on 15 Oct 1758.
658 M v. Amos Wright(1) was born on 22 Jun 1761.
659 M vi. David Wright(1) was born on 16 Nov 1763.
660 F vii. Mercy Wright(1) was born on 26 Mar 1766.
661 F viii. Sarah Wright(1) was born on 3 Sep 1768.
662 F ix. Elizabeth Wright(1) was born on 24 Apr 1773.
663 F x. Rebecca Wright(1) was born on 24 Apr 1776.
200. Mehitable Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 7 Mar 1741-1742 (2, 4) and died
after 1810.(2)
Mehitable married Elijah Bent,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Mehitable next married Capt. Nathan Davidson,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
664 M i. Elisha Davidson.(1, 2)
665 M ii. Park Davidson(1, 2) died young.(3) The cause of his death was
an injury by wrestling.(2)
666 M iii. Dan Davidson.(1, 2)
201. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 33) was born on 2 Jan 1744,(2, 3, 4) was
christened on 8 Jan 1744,(3) and died circa 1833 in New Brunswick.(2)
Jerusha married Archelaus Hammond,(2, 33) son of Archelaus Hammond and
Elizabeth Weeks, on 22 Jun 1762 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
Land: 10 May 1771. (3) On 10 May 1771, Capt. Hammond deeded land to "Simon
Newcomb his honored father-in-law". Jerusha, his wife, does not sign
the deed. His last transfer of land in Cornwallis was Nov. 1779.
He lived near Starr's point but later removed to New Brunswick on the St.
John's River. (3)
He worked as a sailor, merchant. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
667 F i. Claratha Hammond(1, 2) was born on 28 Oct 1762.(2)
668 M ii. Lathrop Hammond(1, 2, 3) was born on 10 Aug 1765.(2, 3)
669 F iii. Sarah Hammond(1, 2) was born on 2 Feb 1767.(2)
670 M iv. Archelaus Hammond(1, 2) was born on 9 May 1769.(2)
671 F v. Jerusha Hammond(1, 2) was born on 26 Sep 1771.(2)
202. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 23) was born on 28 Dec 1745 in Lebanon CT (2, 4,
23) and died in Dec 1776 in Amherst N.S..(2, 23) The cause of his death
was smallpox.(2)
Additional facts:
American Revolution: He was one of the Nova Scotia patriots in 1776, who
advocated joining the revolted provinces. (23)
Simon Newcomb was a farmer. He removed with his parents to Cornwallis, in
the summer of 1761. he removed from Cornwallis to Cumberland, near Old
Fort Cumberland, before 1770, and to Amherst, N.S., soon afterward. In
Nov. 1776, at a meeting of the people of Amherst to consult on the
propriety of joining with the revolted provinces (now United States) in
rebellion, he took an active part. Here he was exposed to the smallpox,
of which he died four weeks afterward.
The following is an extract from the 1st and 4th volumes of the
historical papers of the Historical Society of Halifax, N.S., published
in Halifax, 1878, 1888, pages 114-115.
"Simon Newcomb was a leading rebel of the town of Amherst Nova Scotia.
He, in connection with Simon Chester and Nathaniel Reynolds,
constituted the rebel committee, who organized the rebellion in this
town.... He was a gentleman of position. He held in connection with
Eben Fitch and Elisha Freeman, also New England men, the office of
Commissioner of Sewers, quite an important office in the early days and
one in which they exercised control over the dykes and marshes which
were then as now of great value and from which the settlers derived
their sole supply of grass and grain."
After Mr. Newcomb's death, his widow removed to Cornwallis, in the
spring of 1777, and later married Timothy Bishop by whom she had three
children. (3)
Simon married Mercy Gore,(2, 23) daughter of Moses Gore and Desire Burris, in
1769.(23) Mercy was born on 10 Feb 1743 in Preston CT (3) and died in
1833 in Horton N.S..(2, 23)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 672 M i. Simon Lathrop Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 9 Jun 1769 in Ft.
Cumberland N.S. (3) and died in Sep 1846 in Wallace N.S..(3,
23)
+ 673 F ii. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2, 70, 71) was born in 1772,(2, 70, 71)
died in 1825 in Amherst N.S.,(70, 71) and was buried in Old
Burying Ground, West Amherst NS.(70, 71)
+ 674 M iii. Obadiah Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 19 Aug 1775 in Amherst
N.S. (2) and died on 2 Oct 1847 in Wadsworth OH.(2)
+ 675 F iv. Desire Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1776 (2) and died in
1808.(2)
205. Molly or Mary Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 1 Mar 1752 (3) and died
before 23 Dec 1797.(3)
Molly or Mary married Moses Gore,(2, 3) son of Moses Gore and Desire Burris,
on 26 Jan 1769.(2) Moses was born on 2 May 1744 in Norwich CT (3) and
died before 1797.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
676 F i. Sarah "Sally" Gore(1, 2, 3) was born on 5 Apr 1770 (2, 3) and
died on 5 Apr 1855.(3)
Sally married Thomas Rand,(3) son of Thomas Rand and Mary Marchant, on
31 Mar 1790.(3) Thomas was born on 5 Oct 1759.(3)
677 F ii. Mary Gore(1, 2) was born on 29 Jan 1778 (2) and died on 19 Aug
1838.(3)
Mary married Joseph Starr,(3) son of David Starr and Susannah Potter, on
25 Feb 1804.(3) Joseph was born on 16 Feb 1781.(3)
678 F iii. Desire Gore(1, 3) was born on 23 May 1780 (3) and died on 15
May 1843.(3)
Desire married Col. John Starr,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 23 Dec 1797.(3) John died on 30 Dec
1827.(3)
679 F iv. Mercy Gore(1, 3) was born on 7 May 1782 (3) and died young.(3)
+ 680 F v. Hannah Gore(1, 2, 3) was born on 31 Mar 1773.(2, 3)
207. Silas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Apr 1725 (2) and died circa 1795.(3)
Additional facts:
Silas Newcomb always lived at Provincetown, where he was engaged in
whaling and fishing. He was in the Second Regiment from Provincetown, 7
Sept. 1767, in the Colonial Wars. The records show that "Dec. 1, 1774,
Silas bot pew #3 in new meeting house; John and Thomas Kilburn bot #2
in new meeting house." Administration upon his estate was granted to
his son, Jeremiah. (3)
Silas married Susannah Kilbourn,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 5 Aug 1748.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 681 F i. Susannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Sep 1750.(2)
+ 682 M ii. Jeremiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Nov 1753 in Provincetown
MA (2) and died on 10 Nov 1834 in Brewster MA.(2)
683 F iii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Sep 1755.(2)
Sarah married Samuel Smalley,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
684 F iv. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Dec 1758.(2)
Mary married David Smith,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 685 M v. Silas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Dec 1761 in Provincetown
MA (2) and died on 13 May 1848 in Hingham MA.(2)
686 F vi. Rebecca Newcomb(1, 2) was born before 12 May 1765 and was
christened on 12 May 1765 in Truro MA.(2)
Rebecca married Timothy Wright (or White),(2, 3) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1788.
687 F vii. Rachel Newcomb(1, 2) was born before 12 May 1765 and was
christened on 12 May 1765 in Truro MA.(2)
Rachel married Simon Bates,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1785.
211. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Sep 1740.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a fisherman at Boston MA. On 6 Mar. 1782 he applied for a
stand at the fish market. (3)
He had a residence from 1763 to 1796 in Massachusetts. He was living at
Chelsea 1763-66; at Point Shirley, 1774; at Boston, 1782-96. (3)
Thomas married Mary Hool,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 22 Nov 1763 in Chelsea MA.(2) Mary was born
in 1735 (3) and died on 17 May 1803 in Boston MA.(2, 3)
Death Notes: She died at the residence of her son-in-law, Martin Lloyd.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 688 M i. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Sep 1764 (2) and died on
14 Aug 1817 in Boston MA.(2)
689 F ii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Aug 1766.(2)
Sarah married Jacob or Joab Hall,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 15 Jun 1783.(2)
690 F iii. Katharine Newcomb(1, 3) was christened on 23 Oct 1768.(3)
+ 691 F iv. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was christened on 4 Jun 1774.(2)
Thomas next married Hannah Haydon,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 22 Jun 1804.(2)
214. Capt. Simeon Newcomb(1, 2, 20) was born circa 1723 (2, 20) and died
before 8 Mar 1786.(20)
Additional facts:
Property: (3) In the valuation of Wellfleet, 1770, Mr. Newcomb was put
down: "2 polls, 1 house £1, 2 cows, 5 sheep, 1 swine." His widow,
Experience, sold land in Wellfleet near the back side 8 Mar. 1786.
Simeon married Mercy Brown,(2, 20) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 5 Sep 1745.(2, 20)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 692 M i. Capt. Reuben Newcomb(1, 2, 20) was born circa 1747 in Eastham
MA (2) and died circa 1814 in Hampden ME.(2, 20)
693 M ii. Peter Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Jul 1748.(2)
Peter married Elizabeth Atwood,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in 1770.(2)
+ 694 M iii. Simeon Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1750 in Eastham MA (2)
and died on 7 Apr 1794 in Penobscot River.(2)
Simeon next married Experience Arey,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 1 Apr 1755.(2) Experience died on 6 Feb
1807 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 695 M i. Capt. Lemuel Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 11 Jun 1756 in
Eastham MA (2) and died on 22 Apr 1821 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
696 F ii. Jemima Newcomb.(1, 2)
Jemima married Joseph Brown,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 3 Mar 1785.(2)
697 F iii. Hannah Newcomb.(1, 2)
Hannah married James Morris,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 11 Jan 1787.(2)
+ 698 M iv. Capt. Richard Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1770 in Wellfleet
MA (2, 3) and died on 7 Aug 1798 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
699 F v. Deliverance Newcomb.(1, 2)
Deliverance married James Graham,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 24 Oct 1793 in Wellfleet MA.(3)
+ 700 M vi. Elisha Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Mar 1774 in Wellfleet
MA.(2)
+ 701 F vii. Sabra Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1776 in Wellfleet MA (3)
and died on 30 Oct 1854 in New Sharon ME.(3)
702 F viii. Lydia Newcomb.(1, 2)
Lydia married Jeremiah Atwood,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
215. Susannah Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1725 (3) and died before 1801.(3)
Susannah married Joseph Pierce,(2, 3) son of Isaac Pierce and Esther
____________, on 8 Oct 1747.(2) Joseph was born in 1725 (3) and died in
1803.(3)
Additional facts:
He was a member of the crew of the Brig Resolution, and American
privateer, was taken prisoner by an English vessel, and with others
committed to Old Mill Prison, 22 Jan 1771. (3)
Will: 11 Aug 1801. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
703 F i. Martha Pierce(1, 3) was born in 1749.(3)
704 F ii. Thankful Pierce(1, 3) was born in 1751.(3)
705 M iii. Isaac Pierce(1, 3) was born on 13 May 1754.(3)
+ 706 M iv. Joseph Pierce(1, 3) was born on 10 Nov 1759 (3) and died in
Mar 1808.(3)
216. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1727 in Wellfleet MA (2) and died
on 12 May 1795 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a fisherman. In deed from Joshua Brown, 3 Nov. 1750, William
Newcomb is called "fisherman". In his inventory there are the following
references: "1/4 of Sloop 'Sally' 8: 10: 0. and 1/4 of Schooner Phebe
££12: 15: 0." In deed of 30 July 1756, he is called "yeoman", he buying
1/2 of 1/8 of Pierce's Meadow. (3)
Property: 1770, Wellfleet MA. (3) In the valuation of Wellfleet, 1770,
Captain Newcomb is put down "1 poll, 1 house £3, 2 cows, 2 oxen, 11
sheep, 1 swine."
Will: 10 May 1795. (3) He gave his wife, Vashti, the use of his whole
estate during her widowhood; then one-half to go to John Y. and the
other half to the daughters, naming Jerusha Higgins, Vashti Smith,
Lydia Pierce, Susanna Atwood, Sarah Higgins, and Eunice.
William married Vashti Cole,(2) daughter of David Cole and Jerusha Doane, on
1 Nov 1750.(2) Vashti was born on 30 Jun 1727 in Eastham MA (2) and died
on 1 Jun 1806 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 707 F i. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Jul 1751 (2) and died on
30 Jan 1831 in Hampden ME.(3)
708 M ii. Solomon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Jan 1754 (2) and died
young.(2, 3)
709 F iii. Vashti Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1756.(2)
Vashti married Isaac Smith,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 11 Mar 1790.(2)
+ 710 F iv. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Mar 1758 (2) and died on
14 Jan 1842 in Orrington ME.(2)
711 M v. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 May 1760 (2) and died on
14 Dec 1782 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
+ 712 M vi. Capt. John Young Newcomb(1, 2, 72) was born on 1 Apr 1762 in
Wellfleet MA,(2) died on 15 Dec 1856 in Wellfleet MA,(2) and
was buried in Duck Creek Cem., Wellfleet MA.(73)
+ 713 F vii. Susannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 May 1764 (2) and died on
26 Aug 1825.(3)
+ 714 F viii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) died on 19 Jul 1826.(3)
715 F ix. Eunice Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Mar 1770 (2) and died on 12
Apr 1861 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Additional facts:
Property: 1796. (3) She sold to her brother, John Y., her share of her
father's estate.
217. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Jan 1735 in Eastham MA,(2, 19) died
on 20 May 1808,(2) and was buried in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Additional facts:
The Records of Wellfleet, formerly the north precinct of Eastham, Mass.,
show the following: "July ye 29 1751 The qualified voters of ye Parish
being lawfully notified assembled & mett together.... also voted that
Simon Newcomb Late Constable have 3 pence on ye pound for gathering ye
precinct tax."
According to the Muster Roll, Simon Newcomb was in Colonial Wars, 12
Feb. 1758-59.
In the valuation of Wellfleet, he is put down, "1 poll and 1 poll 'not
ratable', 1 house £1 10s. 0d., 2 oxen, 2 cows, 1 swine." (3)
Will: 13 May 1808. (3) According to Barnstable Probate, Simon Newcomb of
Wellfleet, "yeoman", gave to his son Simon, "land near my house"; to
his sons Simon and Theophilus, the hold house field, bounded on the
north by the Truro line, on the east, west and south by John Y.
Newcomb's land; also meadow; to his daughter Huldah, wife of David
Atkins, house and land; to his sons Jeremiah, Seth and Theophilus, the
residue; to his grandson, Jesse Newcomb and granddaughter Rebecca S.
Stevens, one heifer, to be divided; to daughters Zerviah Crowell,
Huldah Atkins, Grace Pierce and Priscilla Holbrook, the residue of
certain property. His son Simon was appointed executor.
Simon married Grace Harding,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 12 Apr 1757.(2) Grace was born in 1733 (3)
and died on 16 Jun 1785 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 716 M i. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 May 1758 in Eastham MA
(2) and died on 13 Feb 1800 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
+ 717 M ii. Capt. Jeremiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 2 Apr 1760 in
Eastham MA (2) and died on 20 Feb 1842 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
718 F iii. Zerviah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Mar 1762 (2) and died in
Feb 1843.(2)
Zerviah married Reuben Crowell Jr.,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 25 Jan 1787.(2)
719 F iv. Huldah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Nov 1763.(2)
Huldah married David Atkins,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 21 Dec 1784.(2)
+ 720 F v. Grace Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Mar 1765 in Wellfleet MA
(2) and died on 7 Oct 1833.(2)
+ 721 M vi. Capt. Seth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Mar 1768 in Wellfleet
MA (2) and died on 20 Mar 1816 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
722 M vii. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Mar 1770 (2) and died
young.(2, 3)
Death Notes: Died young.
723 F viii. Priscilla Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Feb 1772 (2) and died on
11 Jul 1831.(2)
Priscilla married Solomon Holbrook,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 17 Mar 1805.(2)
Priscilla next married Joseph Hatch,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
+ 724 M ix. Theophilus Newcomb(1, 2, 74) was born on 6 Feb 1774 in
Wellfleet MA (2) and died on 6 Aug 1842 in Truro MA.(2)
+ 725 M x. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Oct 1778 in Wellfleet MA
(2) and died on 6 Jul 1848 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Simon next married Rebecca Smith,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, circa 1784.(2) Rebecca was born in
1734,(3) died on 2 Oct 1807,(2) and was buried in Wellfleet MA.(2)
218. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1737.(3)
Lydia married Isaac Hopkins,(2, 3) son of Nathaniel Hopkins, on 18 Aug 1772
in Wellfleet MA.(2) Isaac was born in Mar 1725 in Truro MA (3, 19) and
died on 16 Jun 1814 in Truro MA.(3)
Marriage Notes: They were second cousins once removed; both were
descendants of Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower.
Children from this marriage were:
726 F i. Elizabeth Higgins Hopkins(1, 19) was born in 1773 (19) and died
on 10 Jul 1820.(19)
727 M ii. Isaac Hopkins(1, 3) was born in 1775.(3)
Isaac married Hannah Rich,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1801.(3)
728 M iii. Simon Hopkins(1, 19) was born on 7 Jun 1777.(19)
Simon married Susanna Thayer,(19) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
729 F iv. Priscilla Hopkins(1, 3) was born on 1 Jan 1780 (3) and died on
16 Jun 1790.(3)
219. Mary Lamkin.(1, 33)
Mary married Archippus Blodgett,(33) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 10 Jan 1753 in Stafford CT.(19)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 730 M i. Howard Blodgett.(1, 33)
223. Samuel Stubbs(1, 19) was born on 25 Jul 1725 (19) and died in 1789.
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (19) Served from Massachusetts
Samuel married Anne Rich,(19) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 731 M i. Reuben Stubbs(1) was born in 1774 and died in 1852.
236. David Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 15 Jan 1739 in Eastham MA (2, 19,
23) and died in 1824 in Enfield MA.(2, 23)
Additional facts:
American Revolution: He was a member of the committee to provide for
soldiers' families in Oxford, Mass. (23)
David Newcomb is included in the Colonial War muster roll of 29 Jan. 1759.
He was appointed guardian, 26 Sept. 1760, to his brothers and sisters,
heirs of Ebenezer Freeman, their maternal grandfather. After the birth
of his sixth child, 1772, he removed from Wellfleet to Oxford, Mass.,
where he bought, 4 Feb. 1773, ninety-three acres of land; in 1778 a pew
in the church, and the following February, seventy acres in the
southeastern part of Greenwich.
At Oxford, 2 Aug. 1779, he was added to a committee to provide for the
families of soldiers of the Revolutionary War. "In 14 Oct. 1780 the
town voted in compliance with resolve of General Court to raise 5,700
lbs. of beef for the army. later is was voted not to raise the beef.
Whereupon several men and cit. agreed to pay for the beef, among them
David Newcomb". In return of old continental money about 1780 David
Newcomb returned £1306-16s. Feb. 1782, David signed with others, to be
taxed for "support of Rev. Joseph Bowman". In 1780-82 he was surveyor
of clapboards and shingles; was constable and surveyor of highways. In
1781 he bought forty acres of land adjoining his farm.
In 1782 he removed to Greenwich, now Enfield, mass. Here he built,
1786-87, the first Congregational Church in the town and in 1793
purchased pew No. 1. Movable benches were first placed in the body of
the church, replaced by pews in 1793. In 1814 a steeple and belfry were
added. This South Parish of Greenwich was incorporated at the June
session of the General Court, 1787, and included the southern part of
Greenwich and parts of Belchertown and Ware; incorporated as Enfield in
1816.
David Newcomb was in 1793 the fifth in point of wealth in the parish.
He was a carpenter, joiner and farmer. (3)
David married Elizabeth Gross,(2, 23) daughter of Hinckes Gross and Abigail
Crowell, on 10 Jul 1759.(2) Elizabeth was born circa 1739 (3) and died
circa 1813.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 732 F i. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Aug 1760 (2) and died in
1825 in Newfane VT.(2)
+ 733 M ii. Nehemiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Nov 1762 in Wellesley
Hills MA (2) and died on 26 Nov 1852 in Enfield MA.(2)
+ 734 M iii. Elisha Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 15 Jan 1765 in Wellfleet
MA (2, 23) and died on 19 Dec 1840 in Enfield MA.(2)
+ 735 M iv. Hezekiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Jan 1767 in Wellfleet
MA.(2)
+ 736 M v. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Sep 1769,(2) died on 9 Jan
1838 in Burlington NY,(3) and was buried in Otsego Co.
NY.(3)
+ 737 F vi. Salome Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Feb 1772.(2)
+ 738 M vii. Isaiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 May 1774 (2) and died in
1835-1838 in Middlefield Centre NY.(2)
739 M viii. Ebenezer Newcomb(1, 2) was born before 26 Jul 1779, was
christened on 26 Jul 1779,(2) and died young.(2)
Death Notes: Died young.
+ 740 M ix. Barzillai Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Apr 1781 in Oxford MA
(2) and died on 28 Aug 1854 in Delta OH.(3)
238. Thankful Newcomb(1, 2, 21) was born circa 1743.(3)
Thankful married Jonathan Rich,(2, 21) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 17 Oct 1760.(2) Jonathan was born on 1 Nov
1737.(3, 21)
Children from this marriage were:
741 F i. Mary Rich(1, 2) was born on 12 Dec 1761.(2)
742 F ii. Thankful Newcomb Rich(1, 2) was born on 9 Jan 1764.(2)
+ 743 F iii. Deborah Rich(1, 2, 21) was born on 12 Aug 1769.(2, 21)
744 M iv. Jonathan Rich(1, 2) was born on 26 Aug 1771 (2) and died on 7
Apr 1844 in Ft. Covington NY.(3)
Jonathan married Ruth Slate or Slade,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1791.(3)
Thankful next married Chiliab Hale,(19) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
241. Rachel Newcomb(1, 2) died on 13 Oct 1834.(3)
Rachel married Jeremiah Newcomb,(2) son of Silas Newcomb and Susannah
Kilbourn, on 2 Dec 1776.(2) Jeremiah was born on 8 Nov 1753 in
Provincetown MA (2) and died on 10 Nov 1834 in Brewster MA.(2)
Marriage Notes: They were first cousins once removed.
Additional facts:
They resided at Provincetown, where Jeremiah Newcomb bought, 3 Jan. 1773,
one half of a pew in church, paying therefor £12 10s "old tenor". In
1812 they removed to Brewster. He was engaged in the fisheries. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 745 M i. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Jun 1778 in Provincetown
MA (2) and died in Nov 1843 in Brewster MA.(2)
+ 746 M ii. Ebenezer Freeman Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Dec 1781 in
Provincetown MA (2) and died from 1850 to 1853.(2)
+ 747 M iii. Reuben Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Aug 1783 in Provincetown
MA (2) and died in Nov 1864 in Harwich MA.(2)
+ 748 F iv. Catharine Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Jul 1785 in
Provincetown MA.(2)
+ 749 F v. Rachel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Aug 1788 in Provincetown
MA.(2)
+ 750 F vi. Thankful Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1793 in Provincetown
MA.(2)
+ 751 M vii. Jeremiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Jul 1794 in
Provincetown MA (2) and died on 9 Apr 1877 in Brewster
MA.(3)
+ 752 F viii. Susan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Dec 1799 in Provincetown
MA.(2)
242. Ebenezer Newcomb.(1, 2)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (2, 3) From John Bearse Newcomb's book: A
sailing master and officer in the Revolutionary War; served in 1777
under Capt. J. Trow and Col. Joseph Whitney; afterward went out as a
privateer and was never heard from.
From Bethuel Merritt Newcomb's book: Ebenezer was a minor in 1760;
later, a sailing master. There is record as follows "Ebenezer, Private,
Capt. Israel Trow's Co. Col. John Hathaway's regt. service 20 d. in
April and May 1777, at R.I., said Newcomb reported as among those who
agreed to tarry for 2 mo." He also appears in "the list of fourteen men
(he P.M. Mate) of a prize of the Ship Reprizal - Continental -
committed August ye 9th 1777 to Forton Prison, England." Probably died
in prison.
Ebenezer married ____________ ____________.
His child was:
753 M i. Ebenezer Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1773.(3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a sailing master at New Bedford MA. (3)
245. Elisha Newcomb(1, 2, 34) was born in 1742 in Massachusetts (34) and died
in Nov 1772.(2, 3, 19, 34)
Death Notes: He was murdered at sea, for his money, near the close of a voyage.
Ansel Nickerson was accused bot not conviceted.
Additional facts:
He worked as a master of a fishing vessel. (3)
Elisha married Phebe Nickerson,(2, 34) daughter of Thomas Nickerson Jr. and
Dorcas Sparrow, on 28 Oct 1765.(2, 3) Phebe was born on 9 Oct 1746 in
Chatham MA (34) and died after 1823 in Readfield ME.(34)
Marriage Notes: John Bearse Newcomb indicated this couple had no children,
but B.M. Newcomb lists Elisha as their son. (3)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 754 M i. Capt. Elisha Newcomb(1, 3, 34, 75) was born on 16 Aug 1770 in
Chatham MA,(3, 34, 75) died on 20 Jun 1820 in Prince George
Co. VA,(3, 34) and was buried in Prince George Co. VA.(3)
246. Jemima Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1743 (3) and died on 26 Jul 1823.(3)
Additional facts:
Property: (3) In 1808 Jemima, widow, and her children, sold a house and
five acres of land left by Thomas; the land bounded by Newcomb's Pond
and by Simon and John Young Newcomb's property.
Jemima married Thomas Newcomb,(2) son of Simon Newcomb and Grace Harding, on
8 Jun 1780.(2) Thomas was born on 30 May 1758 in Eastham MA (2) and died
on 13 Feb 1800 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Marriage Notes: They were first cousins 1R.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 755 M i. Jesse Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Apr 1786 in Wellfleet MA
(2) and died on 25 Mar 1826 in Truro MA.(2)
+ 756 F ii. Rebecca Smith Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Sep 1788 (2) and
died on 2 Jun 1852.(3)
Jemima next married Richard Rich,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 13 Jun 1813.(2)
247. Deborah Newcomb.(1, 2)
Deborah married Joseph Colllins Jr.,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 20 Mar 1766.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
757 M i. Elisha Colllins.(1, 2)
Elisha married Hannah Ryder,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
758 M ii. Joseph Colllins.(1, 2)
Joseph married Jerusha Snow,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
759 M iii. Jonathan Colllins.(1, 2)
760 F iv. Polly Colllins.(1, 2)
Polly married John Sweat,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
761 F v. Deborah Colllins.(1, 2)
Deborah married John Kinney,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
762 F vi. Rebecca Colllins.(1, 2)
763 F vii. Jemima Colllins.(1, 2)
764 F viii. Dorcas Colllins.(1, 2)
Dorcas married Richard Snow,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
249. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 7 Mar 1749 in Eastham MA (2, 23)
and died before 6 Feb 1820 in Wellfleet MA.(3, 23)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (23) American Revolution: He served as a
private in Capt. Matthias Tobey's company, Col. Aaron Williard's
regiment.
Joseph Newcomb settled at Wellfleet at a place called "Newcomb Hollow",
but soon afterward removed to Truro. He served in the War of the
Revolution, as shown from the following in a roll dated Boston Neck,
South Kingston:
"Joseph, Wellfleet, Private. Capt. Matthias Tobey's Co. Col. Aaron
Willard's regt. pay abstract for travel allowance, etc. from home to
the place of rendezvous, Ticonderoga, dated Boston, Jan. 15, 1777; 304
miles travel allowed said N. also same Co. and regt. pay abstract for
travel allowance, etc. from place of discharge home; dated Boston Jan.
1777. 304 miles allowed said Newcomb; reported discharged at
Ticonderoga; also Capt. Benj. Godfrey's Co. Col. Josiah Whitney's regt:
arrived at destination May 10, 1777; discharged July 10, 1777; service
2 mo. 13 da. at Rhode Island, travel (13 days)included; 118 miles
reported as distance from Wellfleet to place of destination."
He was never able to perform physical labor after he left the army. In
1796 they sold "right of our father Joseph Bullard after decease of his
widow Anna". (3)
Joseph married Phebe Pierce,(2, 23) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 6 Mar 1773.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 765 M i. Elisha Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 7 Jun 1776 in Wellfleet
MA (2, 23) and died on 2 Oct 1848 in Truro MA.(2, 23)
766 F ii. Polly Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Oct 1781.(2)
Polly married Adam Dyer,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, circa 1812.
Marriage facts:
Marriage Notice: 28 May 1812. (2)
Additional facts:
Military: War of 1812. (3) He served in the War of 1812, and his wife
went as a nurse for wounded soldiers.
+ 767 F iii. Phebe Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Jun 1784.(2)
Joseph next married Anna Bullard,(2) daughter of Joseph Bullard and Anna
____________, on 12 Dec 1782.(2) Anna was born on 27 Nov 1745 (2) and
died on 6 Feb 1820 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
250. Mary Newcomb.(1, 3)
Mary married Richard Godfrey Jr.,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 19 Mar 1771.(3)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 768 M i. Living
254. Desire Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jul 1725 (2) and died on 5 Jan
1778.(2)
Desire married Dr. Elisha Tobey,(2) son of Samuel Tobey and Abia
____________, on 12 Jan 1746.(2) Elisha was born on 14 Jul 1728 (2) and
died on 10 May 1781 in Acushnet MA.(2)
Additional facts:
Dr. Tobey was a private in Capt. Isaac Pope's Co., Col. William Shephard's
Regiment (3d Mass) in 1778-9. He was a graduate of Harvard, a
physician, resided at Dartmouth and New Bedford, and in 1902 his
residence in Acushnet was still standing. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
769 M i. Lemuel Tobey(1, 2, 3) was born on 27 Feb 1748 (2, 3) and died
on 7 Nov 1820.(2, 3)
Lemuel married Elizabeth Pope,(2, 3) daughter of Thomas Pope and
Thankful Dillingham, on 1 Jan 1778.(3) Elizabeth was born in 1755
(3) and died on 30 Dec 1834.(3)
770 F ii. Bathsheba Tobey(1, 2) was born on 1 Sep 1751.(2)
Bathsheba married John Paddleford,(2, 3) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1769.(3)
771 M iii. William Tobey(1, 2, 3) was born on 7 Aug 1753 (3) and died
young.(3)
772 M iv. William Tobey(1, 2) was born on 30 Mar 1756 (3) and died on 5
Jan 1835.(2)
William married Abigail Conant,(2) daughter of Samuel Conant and Rebecca
Coffin, on 15 Apr 1782 in Boston MA.(3) Abigail was christened on 20
Jun 1762 (3) and died on 29 Jan 1845.(3)
773 F v. Desire Tobey(1, 2) was born on 24 Aug 1758.(3)
Desire married Christopher Hammond,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 15 Aug 1784.(3)
774 F vi. Patience Tobey(1, 2) was born on 13 Feb 1761.(3)
Patience married John Langworthy,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 13 Apr 1785.(3) John died on 17
Dec 1801.(3)
775 M vii. Elisha Tobey(1, 2) was born on 18 Jan 1764.(3)
Elisha married Hannah Negus,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 16 Jul 1784.(3)
776 F viii. Abigail Tobey(1, 2) was born on 2 Aug 1766 (2) and died on 20
Aug 1837 in Plymouth MA.(3)
Abigail married Laban Coffin,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 23 Sep 1792.(3) Laban was born on 15
Nov 1764.(2)
777 F ix. Deborah Tobey(1, 2, 3) was born on 16 Jul 1767 (3) and died on
12 Dec 1802.(3)
Deborah married ____________ Swift,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
778 M x. Cornelius Tobey(1, 2) was born on 10 Jul 1768.(3)
Cornelius married Mary Barnaby,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
256. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Apr 1728 (2) and died on 12 Dec
1808.(3)
Mary married Lemuel Pope Jr.,(2) son of Lemuel Pope and Elizabeth Hunt, on 10
Apr 1760 in Sandwich MA.(2, 36, 37) Lemuel was born on 12 Mar 1732.(36)
Children from this marriage were:
779 M i. William Pope(1, 3) was born on 12 Mar 1761 in Dartmouth MA.(3)
780 M ii. Timothy Pope(1, 3) was born on 29 Jan 1763 in Dartmouth MA (3)
and died on 29 Apr 1771.(3)
781 M iii. Jonathan Pope(1, 3) was born on 10 Feb 1765.(3)
782 F iv. Eunice Pope(1, 3) was born in 1770.(3)
783 F v. Sarah Pope(1, 3) was born in 1774 (3) and died on 27 Oct
1777.(3)
257. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Oct 1729 in Sandwich MA (2) and died
on 20 May 1794.(3)
Sarah married Benjamin Fessenden,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 19 Oct 1760.(2) Benjamin died on 24 Oct
1783.(3)
Marriage Notes: She was his second wife. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
784 M i. Samuel Fessenden.(1, 3)
785 M ii. William Fessenden.(1, 3)
786 M iii. Thomas Fessenden.(1, 3)
787 F iv. Deborah Fessenden.(1, 3)
788 F v. Sarah Fessenden.(1, 3)
Sarah married Moses Allen,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
789 F vi. Rebecca Fessenden.(1, 3)
Rebecca married Nathan Dillingham,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
790 F vii. Abigail Fessenden.(1, 3)
Abigail married (William?) Bodfish,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, before 8 Jul 1794.(3)
791 F viii. Bathsheba Fessenden.(1, 3)
Bathsheba married Lemuel Freeman,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
792 F ix. Lucy Fessenden.(1, 3)
Lucy married Alvin Hyde,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
258. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Jan 1730-1731 in Sandwich MA (2)
and died on 17 Sep 1807.(2)
Additional facts:
He resided in Sandwich and kept the same inn or public-house, called
Travellers' Retreat, which had been kept by his father and grandfather.
Record of 25 Nov. 1756 shows: "John Basset of Rochester, cordwainer for
£40 conveys to Wm. Newcomb of Sandwich, innholder, 'That part of
homestead in Rochester on N. side of "the Contrey Road" with the house
I now life in', as bounded and delineated by deed from James Lord,
dated 24 Nov. 1748 abt 18 acres"; also, "Wm Newcomb, 17 Dec. 1756, of
Sandwich, innholder for £40 paid to me by my sister Mercy Bassett, the
wife of John Bassett of Rochester, cordwainer, conveyed same
property."
In 1763 he received lands in right of his grandfather, Peter Newcomb.
Another record shows, "14 Aug. 1776 Shubael Harry of Sandwich, to Wm N
- land which was 4th lot in the second great lot in said division
(Proprietors of Plymouth land) l'd. in Plymouth Same lot sold to John
Fearing of Wareham 8 Jan. 1783." By valuation, 1798, he appears to have
owned six lots, 123 acres, and house.
In Barnstable Probate 11 Sept. 1804, "Wm N. of Sandwich, innholder,
Will to w. Elizabeth 1 share in Town Neck and improvement of other
property: to dau. Elizabeth Bassett and Abigail Nye improvened of all
personal property: to son Wm $600 and 1/2 acre land: to son Lemuel
residue of real estate: to dau. Bethsheba Nye room in the house." (3)
William married Elizabeth Pope,(2, 3) daughter of Lemuel Pope and Elizabeth
Hunt. Elizabeth was born on 20 May 1739 (3) and died on 11 Jan 1821.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
793 F i. Bathsheba Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Feb 1763.(2)
Bathsheba married Capt. Thomas Nye,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 1 Feb 1797.(2)
+ 794 F ii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Apr 1765.(2)
+ 795 F iii. Rebecca Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Jul 1772 (2) and died on
18 Apr 1833 in Boston MA.(3)
+ 796 F iv. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Feb 1777 (2) and died on
25 Mar 1813 in Sandwich MA.(2)
+ 797 M v. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Feb 1779 in Sandwich MA
(2) and died on 17 Nov 1845 in New York NY.
+ 798 M vi. Lemuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Sep 1782 in Sandwich MA
(2) and died on 27 Aug 1825 in Sandwich MA.(2)
259. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Jun 1732.(2)
Hannah married Jonathan Sturgis,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 14 Aug 1748 in Sandwich MA.(3)
The child from this marriage was:
799 F i. Deborah Sturgis.(1, 3)
Hannah next married John Jennings,(3, 76) son of Samuel Jennings and Deborah
Newcomb, on 13 May 1759.(3) John was born on 3 Sep 1734 (76) and died on
10 Mar 1800 in Winthrop ME.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
800 F i. Deborah Jennings(1, 76) was born on 7 Dec 1760.(76)
+ 801 M ii. Samuel Jennings(1, 3) was born on 15 Nov 1762 (3) and died on
23 Mar 1842 in Leeds ME.(3)
802 M iii. John Jennings(1, 3) was born circa 1764.(3)
803 F iv. Hannah Jennings(1, 3, 76) was born on 12 Aug 1766.(3, 76)
Hannah married John Beeman,(3) son of John Beeman and Sarah Brook, on 20
Mar 1785.(3) John was born on 9 Feb 1755.(3)
804 F v. Bathsheba Jennings(1, 3, 76) was born on 27 Aug 1768.(3, 76)
805 F vi. Sarah Jennings(1, 3, 76) was born in Apr 1770.(3, 76)
806 F vii. Mary "Polly" Jennings(1, 3, 76) was born on 16 Jun 1773.(76)
807 M viii. Nathaniel Jennings(1, 3, 76) was born on 26 May 1775 (76) and
died on 23 Sep 1828 in Wayne ME.(3)
269. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2, 39) was born in 1750 in Edgartown MA (2) and died
in 1781.(2)
Additional facts:
He had a residence in Tisbury MA. He resided a TIsbury, a town adjoining
Edgartown, where, in vlauation of 1770-71 he was put down 1 poll; in
1775 1 poll and 1 house. (3)
Military: Revolutionary War, 1776-1781. (3) That he served in the
Revolutionary War is shown in the following: "A roll of Capt. Mathew
Smith's co. stationed on the Isle of M.V. for the defence of the sea
coast. Made up from the 15 of Jan. to the last of Feb. 1776. Andrew
Newcomb private." "Said to have been Capt. of N.J. Regt. from
Cumberland Co. Rev. War. Mar 1, 1776 to Jan 3, 1777." He served from 30
Sept. to 22 Nov. 1776, in John Russell's co., Maj. Bassett, guarding
the seacoast of Martha's Vineyard; he also served on board a vessel of
war as lieutenant. In Court of Sessions, Duke's County, May 1779,
"Ordered that Andrew Newcomb receive an order on the Treasurer of the
County for a cedar boat, which the British forces deprived him of, in
Sept., last."
Andrew Newcomb and John Newcomb are included in the list of prisoners
taken on the British vessel "Old Jersey", and church records say that
Andrew died "returning from captivity". "About 8,000 names have been
copied from an incomplete list of English War Records, of men confined
as prisoners on board the Old Jersey Prison Ship, moored in Wallabout
Bay, New York, during the Revolutionary War. It has been estimated that
more than 11,000 of 11,644 persons perished on board during a period of
three and a half years."
Andrew married Sarah Daggett,(2, 39) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 4 Dec 1770 in Tisbury MA.(2, 39)
Children from this marriage were:
808 M i. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Apr 1779.(2)
Additional facts:
He was working on 8 Nov 1788 at Tisbury MA. Apprenticed to Timothy and
Zoraida Coffin of Tisbury; apprenticeship continuing until he was
twenty-one years old. (2, 3)
809 F ii. Amey Newcomb.(1, 2, 39)
Amey married Jethro Covill,(2, 3, 39) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 17 Jan 1795 in Tisbury MA.(2, 39)
810 F iii. Deborah Newcomb.(1, 2, 39)
Deborah married Samuel Norton,(2, 39) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 31 Mar 1802 in Tisbury MA.(2, 39)
811 U iv. __________ Newcomb (1, 2) died on 21 Aug 1788.(2)
270. George Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1754 in Edgartown MA (2) and died
before 5 Jul 1787.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War, 1775-1776. (3) George Newcomb served in the
Revolutionary War, as shown by the following records:
"George Newcomb, Drummer, Capt. Nathan Smith's co., enlisted Oct. 5,
1775, service to Dec. 1, 1775, 2 mo. 1 day. Company stationed at
Martha's Vineyard in defense of sea cost." "George, Drummer, Capt.
Nathan Smith's Co., Enlisted Jan 18, 1776; Service to Sept. 1, 1776, 7
mo. 14 days. Co. stationed at Martha's Vineyard for defense of
seacoast."
In valuation of Tisbury, 1775, George Newcomb was put down "1 poll and 1
house." He resided for a time at or near Wethersfield, Conn. In 1781 he
was "late of Tisbury, now of New London," Conn., and owned house and
land (1/4 acre, according to Duke's Deeds, 10/632) in Holmes Hole, town
of Tisbury, bounded on the southeast by a highway from the harbor to
the meeting-house.
Administration was granted upon his estate, 5 July 1787, to Ebenezer
Smith, and he was referred to as being "of Tisbury". (3)
He worked as a ship master. He was a ship-master; was engaged in trade
between America and Europe; he sailed in a vessel of which he was
owner, bound for a European port; neither vessel, himself, nor any one
on board, were heard from afterward. (2)
George married Sarah Ward,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Sarah was born on 14 Sep 1761 in Glastenbury
CT (2) and died on 14 Mar 1849 in Pitcher NY.(2, 3)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 812 M i. Eleazer Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Mar 1784 in Wethersfield
CT (2) and died on 15 Apr 1840 in Sylvania OH.(2)
271. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 40) was born in 1760 (2) and died in Jun 1837.(2)
Additional facts:
She kept a store for many years in Holmes Hole, Tisbury MA. (2)
Sarah married ____________ ____________.
Her child was:
+ 813 M i. Capt. Alexander Newcomb(1, 2, 39, 40) was born in 1780 in
Holmes Hole, Martha's VIneyard MA,(2) died on 23 May 1832 in
Holmes Hole, Martha's VIneyard MA,(2, 39) and was buried in
Crossways Cem., Tisbury MA.(39, 40)
291. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Jan 1743 (2) and died on 31 Oct
1822.(2)
Elizabeth married Isaac Brown,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
814 M i. Newcomb Brown(1, 2) was born on 1 Mar 1767 (2) and died on 11
Mar 1800.(2)
815 F ii. Deborah Brown(1, 2) was born on 4 Mar 1769 (2) and died on 1
Dec 1824.(2)
816 M iii. John Brown(1, 2) was born on 25 Sep 1771 (2) and died on 24 Dec
1822.(2)
817 F iv. Anna Brown(1, 2) was born on 27 Mar 1773 (2) and died on 7 Dec
1813.(2)
Anna married Abram Miller,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
818 M v. Joseph Brown(1, 2) was born on 10 Apr 1775 (2) and died on 17
Nov 1820.(2)
819 M vi. Isaac Brown(1, 2) was born on 30 Oct 1777 (2) and died on 27
Nov 1789.(2)
820 M vii. William Brown(1, 2) was born on 4 Dec 1779 (2) and died on 1
Nov 1848.(2)
821 M viii. Enos Brown(1, 2) was born on 30 Jul 1782 (2) and died in 1867
in Bridgeton NJ.(2)
Enos married Elizabeth Lummis,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
822 M ix. Jonathan Brown(1, 2) was born on 26 Aug 1784 (2) and died in
Apr 1855.(2)
292. Content Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Aug 1744 (2) and died in 1787.(2)
Content married Moses Husted,(2) son of Moses Husted and Elizabeth Stanley,
on 2 Jan 1765. Moses was born on 7 Jan 1742-1743 in Fairfield NJ and died
on 25 Mar 1788 in Fairfield NJ.
Children from this marriage were:
823 M i. Moses Newcomb Heusted.(1, 2)
824 F ii. Mirabeth Heusted.(1, 3)
825 M iii. William Heusted.(1, 3)
826 M iv. Joseph Newcomb Heusted(1, 2) was born on 15 Jan 1781.
827 F v. Abigail Heusted.(1, 3)
294. Bayes Newcomb(1, 2, 8) was born on 30 Oct 1748 (2) and died on 18 Jan
1817 in Fairfield NJ.(2)
Additional facts:
Bayes Newcomb owned his father's plantation "near the Mill Pond"; was for
many years justice of the peace; was admitted to church 4 May 1766; was
elected church trustee, 2 May 1808.
On 6 Jan. 1789, Bayes Newcomb was made guardian of the children of
Moses Heusted of Cumberland Co.: Moses Newcomb, Mirabeth, William,
Joseph, and Abigail Heusted; Isaac Brown going on his bond.
April 5 1814, Bayes Newcomb of Fairfield and wife, Patience, sold five
acres in Millville, granted to Bayes by John Buck, sheriff, in 1809, to
Ezekiel Foster and Robert Jordan of Millville. Apr. 17, 1816, Bayes
Newcomb and Patience, his wife, deeded lots in Millville as follows:
1/4 acre lot to Jeremiah J. Foster; 3 lots of 1/4 acre each to Samuel
Penn; lot to Gideon Scull, Sr.; lot to Jeremiah Foster; lot to Isaac P.
Foster; lot of 1/4 acre to Robert J. Jordan; and 28 Apr. 1789, to
Thomas Banks. (3)
Will: 10 Jan 1817. (3) He gave his "oldest children, ruth and Bayes, 10
shillings; youngest children, nancy, William, Daniel and Patience,
residue." His wife, Patience, and friend, Henry Howell, were made
executors. The will was sworn to, 28 Jan. 1817, the witnesses being:
John F. Ogden, curtis Frenchard and Judah Jarril. The inventory was
dated 3 Jan. 1817. Feb. 17, 1818, Patience was granted guardianship o f
Mariah, Daniel, Patience, under 14; 12 June 1818, she "Executor of of
Henry Howell Executor of goods etc. which were of Bayse Newcomb Esq.
dec. of Fairfield of 1 part & Bayse Newcomb Esq. of Phila. Whereas the
personal est of Bayse Newcomb dec. being not enough for the payments of
his debts on the application of the parties of 1st part for a decree to
sell the Orphans' Court at Bridgeton 2 Sept 1817 ordered the Executor
to exhibit the debts and credits, & the personal est is not enough to
pay the debts, therefore it is ordered that the Executor sell so much
of the real est as may pay the same, which was done." A division of the
real estate was made 25 May 1820.
On 5 Sept. 1825, Patience deeded "to David Black of Fairfield Tp. she
same place, 50 acres same land set off to John Ogden (former husband of
Patience) in division of real estate of Sam'l Ogden dec. in 1786. To
hold the sd. premises during life of Patience Newcomb, paying therefore
yearly $40 ea. 25 Mch. during her life."
Bayes married Hannah Bower,(2, 8) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 29 Dec 1774.(2) Hannah was born on 5 Feb
1757 (2) and died on 4 Jan 1799.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
828 M i. Bower Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Sep 1775 (2) and died on 28
Dec 1789.(2)
829 F ii. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Jan 1778 (3) and died before
1856 in Ohio.(2)
Additional facts:
Ruth was not married 10 Jan. 1817, date of her father's will; was dead
in 1856, when her children are mentioned in her brother Bayse's will.
(3)
Ruth married Thomas Ogden,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
830 M iii. Bayes (Bayse) Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Mar 1780,(2) died on
27 Mar 1856 in Philadelphia PA,(2) and was buried in
Monument Cemetery.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a lawyer at Philadelphia PA. He resided about forty years
in Philadelphia, where he had a large and lucrative law practice as a
member of the Philadelphia bar in high standing. He was admitted to
the bar there 12 Apr. 1804. In 1852 his place of business was at 307
Walnut St. (3)
Will: 19 Jan 1856. (3) His will on file in Philadelphia probate, date
Jan. 19, 1856, and proved April 11, 1856; wife Mary A. Ex.; names his
wife, Mary A., his sister Nancy Bateman, widow, of Fairfield, and
children of his sister Ruth Ogden, late of Ohio.
On 9 Aug. 1858, there is record of a petition of Mary A. Newcomb,
Bucks Co., Pa., for dower to be set off from lands in Cumberland Co.,
N.J.
Bayes (Bayse) married Ann F. Hampton,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 15 Jan 1806.(2, 22)
Ann died on 21 Mar 1822.(3)
Bayes (Bayse) next married Mary Anell Brown,(3) daughter of Aquilla
Anell Brown. Mary died on 24 Dec 1881 in Ft. Scott KS.(3)
Marriage Notes: They had no children, but Bayes legally adopted the two
children from her first marriage. (3)
831 M iv. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Jan 1782 (2) and died on 28
Sep 1785.(2)
832 F v. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Dec 1783 (2) and died on 10
Aug 1784.(2)
833 M vi. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Aug 1785 (2) and died on 8
Sep 1787.(2)
834 M vii. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Jan 1788 (2) and died on 19
Sep 1803.(2)
835 M viii. Bower Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Jan 1790 (2) and died on 15
Oct 1791.(2)
836 F ix. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Jun 1792 (2) and died in
1802.(2)
+ 837 F x. Nancy Newcomb(1, 2, 8, 22) was born on 5 May 1796.(2)
Bayes next married Patience Foster,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________. Patience was born circa 1765 and died on 5
Nov 1836.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
838 M i. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Apr 1800.(2)
Additional facts:
Place of residence not known. Was with his mother until 21 Aug. 1817. In
distribution of his father's will given lots 2 and 8, 25 May 1820.
Last heard from at Cape May. (3)
839 F ii. Maria Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Jun 1804 (2) and died in
1878.(3)
Additional facts:
Feb. 17, 1818, her mother was appointed her guardian, she then being
under fourteen years of age. In the division of her father's estate,
25 May 1820, she received lots 3 and 7. She was a teacher; resided at
Cedarville NJ. On "13 May 1833, Daniel Newcomb and Maria Newcomb of
Fairfield Twp. Cum. Co. convey tract to Ruth Foster. Was formerly
owned by Bays Newcomb and being that two lots became the property of
Maria Newcomb & two to Patience Newcomb late Patience Nichols as
children of said Bayze Newcomb deceased." (3)
+ 840 M iii. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Apr 1806 (2) and died on
6 Sep 1868 in Cedarville NJ.(2)
841 F iv. Patience Newcomb(1, 2, 22) was born on 24 Feb 1810 (2) and died
on 21 Feb 1830.(2)
Additional facts:
In the division of her father's estate, 25 May 1820, she was given lots
5 and 9. Feb 17, 1818, her mother was appointed her guardian, she
then being under fourteen years of age. (3)
Patience married David Nichols,(3, 22) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 30 Aug 1827 in Cumberland Co.
NJ.(3, 22)
296. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Apr 1752 (2) and died in 1797 in
Fairfield NJ.(3)
Additional facts:
He was at one time a merchant of Philadelphia. Both were admitted to
church 2 Dec. 1781. David was appointed guardian of his mother, 24 Oct.
1797. Surrogate's (Cumberland Co.) inventory of the estate of David
Newcomb was made 26 Oct. 1798, by Uriah Long and Peter Campbell, Naomi,
Admx.; estate was divided and sworn to 19 Feb. 1799, showing "clear
estate £59: 0: 0; widow's share, £19: 13: 4; child's (David) share £39:
6: 8." (3)
David married Naomi ____________,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, circa 1773.(3) Naomi died on 25 Sep
1802.(2)
Marriage Notes: They had several children; all died young. Two children
died 1785; four children died 1794; nmes and birth dates unknown. Buried
in Dividing Creek Methodisst Grave yard, record of grave-digger. (2, 3)
The child from this marriage was:
842 M i. David Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1775 (3) and died on 14 Feb
1803.(3)
Additional facts:
Property: (3) An inventory of his estate was made 16 Feb. 1803, and
administrator's account sworn to by Bayes Newcomb, his uncle, 10 Jan.
1804.
299. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Apr 1759 (2) and died on 13 Mar 1803
in Fairfield NJ.(2)
Additional facts:
He was for a time a merchant of Philadelphia. He later resided at
Fairfield. (3)
Joseph married Hannah Sheppard,(2, 3) daughter of Philip Sheppard. Hannah
died circa 1798.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 843 M i. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Sep 1785.(3)
844 F ii. Mary Newcomb(1, 3) was born in 1791 (3) and died on 13 Jun
1801.(3)
Joseph next married Hannah Massey,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 21 May 1800.(3)
300. Ethan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Jan 1763 (2) and died on 19 Nov 1849
in Brookfield OH.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer. (78)
Military: Revolutionary War. (2, 3) A hero in the War of the Revolution,
he volunteered at the age of 16 in the militia service, and served at
various periods nearly 2 years. the militia were often called out for
emergencies and for guard duty. He served one tour of 10 months and
another of 2 months in the Co. of Capt. William Low, Lieut. Reuben
Cheeseman, most of the time under his uncle, Gen. Silas Newcomb,
guarding the banks of the Delaware River 60 miles below Philadelphia
and near its mouth, the object being to prevent the landing of refugees
to plunder the inhabitants. Mr. N. received no compensation from the
State, but had his share of prize money in capturing a boat. He was a
pensioner under Act of Congress, 1832. He signed his application for a
pension with a cross.
In record of 2 Sept. 1807, "Ethan Newcomb and Mille his wife of Twp. of
Down, Co. of Cum. convey two tracts to Henry Shaw and said Ethan
Newcombs became seized with 2nd tract by last will of his father Joseph
Newcomb Esq. deceased. Signed by Ethan Newcomb (seal) Mille Newcomb
(her mark) (seal)." They resided at Down until 1808, when they removed
to Brookfield, Trumbull Co., Ohio. He was an invalid the last twelve
years of his life and lived with and was taken care of by his son
Daniel. (3)
Ethan married Amelia Summers,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, circa 1784.(3) Amelia died on 7 May 1837.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
845 F i. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1785.(2)
Additional facts:
Living: 1860, Kannakanise PA. (2)
Sarah married Aaron Kelley,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 846 M ii. Ethan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 May 1789 down NJ (2) and
died on 9 Jan 1869 in Cheney's Grove IL.(2)
847 F iii. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2, 22) was born circa 1791.(3)
Death Notes: Died in youth.
Abigail married William Biddle,(3, 22) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 10 Jul 1809.(3, 22)
+ 848 M iv. John Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Nov 1793 down NJ (2)
and died on 13 Dec 1844 in Bazetta OH.(2)
+ 849 F v. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) died before 1831.(2)
850 M vi. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) died before 1831 in Ohio.(2)
Joseph married Matilda Pierce,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Marriage Notes: They had number of children; all died. (3)
+ 851 F vii. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 May 1805 and died in
1830.(79)
+ 852 M viii. Daniel Newcomb.(1, 2)
853 U ix. (Infant) Newcomb(1, 2) died as an infant.(2)
302. Reuben Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1740 in Fairfield NJ (3) and died on
1 Nov 1789 in Fairfield NJ.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War, 1776. (3) Reuben Newcomb served in the
Revolutionary War as Private in the Second Battalion of New Jersey. He
was wounded 18 Dec. 1776, in the Continental Army from Cumberland Co.,
and pensioned, 28 Dec. 1776, as "private, Militia, Col. Potter's
Regiment, invalid, aged thirty-six, residing Hopewell, Cumberland Co.
N.J."
Land: 1786. (3) On 8 June 1786, Reuben Newcomb petitioned for a division
among the children of the land left by his father, William, and
received, as his share, land known as "Hayneck".
Property: (3) The inventory of Reuben Newcomb's estate, by Ephraim Newcomb
and Henry Rulongue, was dated 10 Nov. 1789, and his widow, Edith
Newcomb, was mad administratrix 19 Nov. 1789.
Reuben married Edith Barrett,(3, 22) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 9 Jun 1779.(3, 22)
The child from this marriage was:
854 F i. Edith Newcomb(1, 2, 22) was born circa 1781-1783.(3)
Edith married Joseph Hutson,(3, 22) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 6 Jan 1803 in Cumberland Co. NJ.(3,
22)
Edith next married Alvan Ayars,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
303. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1742.(3)
Additional facts:
Very little has been found in reference to this William Newcomb, but proof
is given that he was a son of William Newcomb from the records of the
distribution of the estate of William, in which his share (with that of
his brother, Butler, and his sister, Judith) is "set off... in
Fairfield Twp. in 3 track.... The 3rd begins at post on N. side of
Antuxit Creek being the lower cor of David Newcomb's 6 acres and runs
to Daton Newcombs line & on to Nathan Newcombs marsh & contains 14
acres of salt march."
There are also records of transactions, as follows: "9 Apr. 1820 Nathan
Newcomb of Downs Twp. Cum. Co. & wf Prudence to Wm. Newcomb of same.
For 300 dol they grant to Wm. Newcomb Sr. a lot in Fairfield Twp. of 19
acres formerly a part of the land of Wm. Newcomb dec. which was set off
to Grace Page one of the heirs by James Harris & Wm. Moore Nov. 6,
17876 & fell to the said Nathan Newcomb by heirship." "27 Apr. 1795 Wm.
Newcomb of Penns Neck Salem Co. & wife to Butler Newcomb of Fairfield
Cum. Co. For £60 They grant to Butler 2 equal undivided fifth parts of
those track in Fairfield & the 1st tract beings at a post in line of
Zephaniah Ogdens land in a new road it being the N.E. cor of Grace
Pages share of her fathers land & along line to cor of Nathan Newcomb's
126 acres & it contains 135 acres. The 2nd tract begins at cor of
Dayton Newcomb's land & contains 40 acres. The 3rd being at the cor of
David Newcomb of 14 acres - which track descended to sd Wm. Newcomb by
his being 1 of the sons & heirs at law of Wm. Newcomb of Fairfield
dec., who died intestate & is set off to him by order of the Orphans
Court of Cum. Co." "8 Nov. 1828 Wm. Newcomb of Down Twp. Cum. Co. & wf
Elizabeth to Butler Newcomb of Fairfield Twp. sd. Co. For 200 dol
grants to Butler tract in Fairfield Twp. which Wm. bought of John
Sibley sheriff 1822." (3)
William married Elizabeth ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
855 M i. William Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1788 (3) and was
christened on 11 Aug 1832 in Dividing Creek NJ.(3)
Christening Notes: Both he and his wife were baptized at Dividing Creek
Baptists CHurch and joined the church 11 aug. 1832, and were dismissed by
letter of 19 Aug. 1857.
William married Elizabeth ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. Elizabeth was christened
on 11 Aug 1832 in Dividing Creek NJ.(3)
+ 856 M ii. John Newcomb(1, 3) was born in 1790 (3) and died on 22 Feb
1822 in Lower Penns Neck NJ.(3)
857 M iii. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1794.(3)
+ 858 M iv. Reuben Newcomb(1, 2, 3, 22) was born in Aug 1796 in Salem Co.
NJ (3) and died on 17 Jul 1868 in Church Landing NJ.(3)
305. Prudence Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1750.(3)
Prudence married ____________ Sheppard,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in Dec 1768.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
859 F i. Mary Sheppard.(1, 2, 3)
860 M ii. Josiah Sheppard(1, 3) was born in Jan 1774,(3) died on 27 May
1795,(3) and was buried in Dividng Creek Baptist Grave
Yard.(3)
Additional facts:
Land: (3) He was given, as his share of the estate of his grandfather,
William Newcomb, one tract of 24 1/2 acres and one of salt march, 3
3/4 acres.
306. Judith Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1755 (3) and died on 6 Sep
1841.(3)
Judith married Daniel Garrison,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
861 M i. Samuel Garrison(1, 3) died young.(3)
862 M ii. Daniel Garrison.(1, 2)
863 M iii. William Garrison.(1, 2)
864 M iv. Reuben Garrison.(1, 2)
865 M v. John Garrison.(1, 2)
Judith next married John Jacquet,(2, 3) son of Hance Jacquet and Barbara
____________, on 20 Nov 1783.(3)
307. Nathan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Mar 1760 in Fairfield NJ (2) and
died on 30 Dec 1837 in Dividing Creek NY.(3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer. (3)
He was mentioned in his mother's will, 8 Apr. 1791, and his name also
appears in records of transactions, such as that of 9 Apr. 1820, quoted
with references to William Newcomb. (3)
Nathan married Prudence Clark,(2) daughter of Stephen Clark, on 24 Apr
1787.(2) Prudence was born on 14 Sep 1769 (2) and died on 15 May 1845.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
866 F i. Anna Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jan 1788 (2) and died
young.(3)
Death Notes: Died young.
+ 867 F ii. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Jun 1789 (2) and died on 21
Jan 1845 in Granville IL.(2, 3)
+ 868 M iii. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Oct 1791 in Cedarville
NJ (2) and died on 27 Sep 1881.(3)
+ 869 F iv. Emily Newcomb(1, 2, 22) was born on 7 Jul 1793.(2)
870 M v. Nathan Clark Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Jun 1795.(2)
871 F vi. Prudence Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Sep 1799 (2) and died on
1 Jul 1802.(2)
872 F vii. Prudence Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 May 1805 (2) and died on
20 Mar 1842.(2)
308. Grace Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1762.(3)
Grace married David Page,(3, 80) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
The child from this marriage was:
873 F i. Deborah Page.(1, 3)
Deborah married Andrew Jenkins,(80) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
309. Butler Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 May 1765 in Fairfield NJ (2) and
died on 19 Oct 1844.(3)
Additional facts:
He was a farmer; was deacon of the Baptist Church at Dividing Creek, in
Down, for about forty-five years. His descendants formed a village
called "Newcombtown". He had seventy great-grandchildren living in
1871. He owned and occupied the house built by his father. (3)
Butler married Anna Cobb,(2) daughter of Arick Cobb and Rhoda ____________,
on 29 Sep 1791.(2) Anna was born on 2 Nov 1771 down NJ (2) and died on 9
Jun 1846.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 874 F i. Mary "Polly" Newcomb(1, 2, 22) was born on 29 Jun 1792.(2)
875 M ii. Pleasant Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 May 1794,(2) died on 4
Oct 1795,(2) and was buried in Dividing Creek Baptist Cem.,
Dividing Creek NJ.(42)
+ 876 M iii. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Jun 1797 (2) and died on
16 Dec 1878.(3)
+ 877 F iv. Pleasant Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Jun 1799 (2) and died
on 16 Feb 1851.(2)
+ 878 M v. Reuben Newcomb(1, 2, 22) was born on 23 Aug 1801 (2) and died
on 17 Oct 1880.(3)
+ 879 F vi. Rhoda B. Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 10 Dec 1803 in
Newcombtown NJ (2, 3) and died on 24 Apr 1893.(3)
+ 880 M vii. Josiah S. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Sep 1806 (2) and died
on 26 Jul 1886.(3)
+ 881 M viii. Arick Cobb Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 6 Aug 1808 in Newport
NJ (2) and died on 24 Feb 1895.(3)
+ 882 F ix. Anna Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Aug 1811 (2) and died on 13
Feb 1897.(3)
883 M x. Henry Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Feb 1816 (2) and died on 9
May 1817.(2)
310. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1767 (2) and died on 5 Oct 1841.(2)
Elizabeth married ____________ Watson,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
884 M i. William Watson.(1, 2)
885 M ii. Isaac Watson.(1, 2)
Elizabeth next married Francis Ackley,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
886 M i. David Ackley.(1, 2)
887 F ii. Elizabeth Ackley.(1, 2)
311. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Jan 1770 (2) and died on 10 Jun 1812
in Newport NJ.(3)
Additional facts:
Will: 30 May 1812. (3) "Wife Sarah interest of real till son Josiah is 21,
Sons Josiah, John Wesley, and David two shares any daughter Clorendo 1
share, as they arrive 21. Ex. William Chard, Esq. Wit: James Barrett,
Francis A. Clay and Thomas Kinsey. Proved and Ex. sworn 19 June 1812."
William Chard disposed of property as follows: 18 Dec. 1812, 3 acres to
Thomas Kinsey; 3 3/4 acres to Ephraim Smith; 7 74/100 acres to James
Barratt; 2 lots in Fairfield to Jonathan Shaw; "tract" to Israel
Bateman; to Henry Sockwell; 18 Jan 1813, 1 20/100 acres to Sarah
Newcomb. On 18 Dec. 1812, also, "Sarah Newcomb widow of David Newcomb
dec. of Fairfield Twp. Cum. Co. of 1 part & Wm. Chard of Douns Twp. of
2 parts. Sells he right of dower in 2 lots for 1 dol."
Joseph Page was appointed guardian, 20 Sept. 1823, of Josiah and
Wesley, "they above 14 yrs." He was appointed guardian of David in
1824, 18 Feb., at the request of Sarah Newcomb Drayton, David's mother.
David married Sarah Ingram,(2, 80) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 13 Sep 1803.(2) Sarah was born in Mar 1778
(2) and died in 1851 in Grant WI.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
888 F i. Clarinda Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Feb 1805.(2) Another name
for Clarinda was "Clorendo" or "Clovenda".(3)
Clarinda married Silas Morse,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 4 Jul 1854.(2)
+ 889 M ii. Josiah Shepherd Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 May 1807 (2) and
died on 3 Jan 1842 in Newport NJ.(2)
+ 890 M iii. John Wesley Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jan 1809 (2) and
died on 8 Jan 1853 in Patch Grove WI.(2)
+ 891 M iv. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 May 1811 (2) and died on
30 Mar 1844 in Bridgeton NJ.(2)
312. Mary Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1747 in Fairfield NJ,(3) died circa
1789 in Gloucester Co. NJ,(3) and was buried in Episcopal Trinity Church
Cem., Swedesboro NJ.(3)
Mary married John Daniels,(3, 81) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 10 Jun 1770.(3) John was born on 17 Jun
1735,(81) died on 5 May 1814 in Gloucester Co. NJ,(81) and was buried in
Episcopal Trinity Church Cem., Swedesboro NJ.(3, 81)
Marriage facts:
Alt. Marriage: 30 Jun 1770.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 892 M i. John Daniels Jr.(1, 81) was born on 19 Nov 1770 (81) and died
on 10 Sep 1843.(81)
893 M ii. Ephraim Daniels(1, 81) was born on 13 Jan 1773 (81) and died on
10 Sep 1851.(81)
Ephraim married Martha Robinson,(81) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 31 Oct 1796.(81)
313. Dayton Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1752-1753,(2) died on 22 Mar 1809,(2)
and was buried in Old Stone (Fairfield Presb.) Church Cem., Fairton
NJ.(42)
Burial Notes: The inscription upon his gravestone reads: "Col. Dayton Newcomb
who departed this life Mar 22 1809 in 57th year."
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (3) Col. Dayton Newcomb served in the War of
the Revolution as Second Lieutenant in Capt. Page's co., Col. Enos
Seely's Battalion; also as lieutenant in First Battalion; later as
captain; then as colonel. "Auditor Book B, page 1 - Lieut Daton Newcomb
Regt 1 Cumberland under Brig Newcomb." "MSS. No. 3896 Cumberland
Militia Daton Lieut." "Auditor Acct C... Paid to Daten Newcomb April
24, 1778 £120: 0: 0... page 154 (Book B) Officers name, Lieut Datton
Newcomb, Amt. £141:7:6." "Inv. 4660 - Name - Dayton Newcomb Residence -
County of Cumberland Capt. 1st Regt. Cum. Co. Militia immediately after
May 1, 1776. Sergeant Richard Sayres & others of Capt Azel Pierson's
company detailed to serve under him at Tindal's Island near mouth
Cohansey Creek & served on guard until the end of Aug 4 mo."
Property: (3) Col. Newcomb owned land in Fairfield and vicinity. On 27
Feb. 1788, "Daten Newcomb & wife Prudence of wp. of Fairfield... convey
tract to Wm. Bateman"; 12 Mar. 1789, convey tract to William Bateman;
21 Jun 1793, convey to Enoch Bowen; 29 Jan. 1800, together with "John
Trenchard & Theodotia his wife" convey tract to Amos Fithian and Norton
Lawrence; 1 July 1801, tract to Peter Sleasman; 10 Mar. 1803 (wife not
mentioned), to James Clark; 8 Aug. 1803 (wife not mentioned), "to
Theophilus Parvin & David Clark a tract in Township of Fairfield."
Will: 12 Oct 1808. (3) His will names "wife Abigail and dau. jane, wife of
Allen Harris", executors Jeremiah Whitaker and Thomas Harris;
"inventory (27 Apr. 1809) $9,517.50."
Dayton married Prudence ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. Prudence was born in 1755,(3)
died on 30 Jun 1802,(3) and was buried in Old Stone (Fairfield Presb.)
Church Cem., Fairton NJ.(42)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 894 M i. Dayton Newcomb Jr.(1, 2, 22) was born circa 1775 in Fairfield
NJ (3) and died before 22 Sep 1806.(3)
895 F ii. Jane Newcomb.(1, 2, 22)
Jane married Allen Harris,(2, 22) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 8 Oct 1801.(22)
Dayton next married Abigail ____________,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
314. Webster Newcomb(1, 2) died on 16 Dec 1792 in Fairfield NJ.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) Webster Newcomb served as a private in
the Revolutionary War; also, was Captain, 1st Cumberland Militia.
Property: (3) "Indenture 25 June 1794 between Abigail Newcomb
Administratrix of Webster Newcomb deceased of Twp. of Fairfield in Co.
of Cumberland N.J. conveys to Doctor John T. Hampton a certain tract
situated in Twp. of Deerfield." "Whereas Webster Newcomb of sd Twp
died, on 16 day of Dec. 1792 intestate & seized of lots of land in sd
Twp. 1 lot of 108 acres & 40 acres of salt marsh conveyed to Webster
Newcomb by Eli Elmer Esq sheriff of Cum. Co. 1787 & in the death of
Webster the lots descended to his children Webster, Abigail, John,
James, Rhoda & Charlotte & since the death of their father 2 of the sd
children viz Webster & Charlotte have died under 21 whereby their
portions became vested in the surviving children Abigail, John, James &
Rhoda, therefore the party of the 1st part for 67 dol convey their
claim in sd lots", the party of the first part being, 15 Jan 1812,
"Danl Bateman Dr. & wf Rody formerly Rody Newcomb"; "Adm, of Webster
Newcomb dec," sold, by order of Orphans Court, a tract of land, to
Dayton Newcomb.
Webster married Abigail Powell,(2, 3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 18 Sep 1781.(3) Abigail was born on 24
Jun 1763 (3) and died on 4 Aug 1844.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
896 M i. Webster Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Nov 1782 (2) and died on
12 Jul 1805.(3)
897 F ii. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Apr 1784.(2)
+ 898 M iii. John Powell Newcomb(1, 2, 22) was born on 6 Apr 1786 (2) and
died on 10 Aug 1843.(2)
+ 899 M iv. James R. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Feb 1788 in Fairfield
NJ (2) and died on 11 Aug 1866 in Cedarville NJ.(2)
900 F v. Rhoda Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Jun 1790.(2)
Rhoda married Daniel Elam,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 25 Sep 1806.(3)
901 F vi. Charlotte Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Sep 1792 (2) and died
young.(3)
316. Doctor Ephraim Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 4 May 1757 in Fairfield NJ
(3, 23) and died on 21 Aug 1795 in Cedarville NJ.(3)
Additional facts:
He studied medicine with Dr. Ebenezer Elmer. He name is recorded among
those calling on Rev. Osborn to accept the pastorship, 1789. (3)
Military: American Revolution, 1778. (3) MSS. No. 1467 - Name Ephraim
Newcomb. Residence Salem Co. Rank Private. Time of entrance March 17,
1778. 9 days in service.
Property: Settlement of Estate. (3) On 8 Sept. 1795, Levi Heaton and Bayse
Newcomb were appraisers of the estate; on 13 Feb. 1808, Bathsheba
applied to Orphans' Court of division of estate, Ephraim Newcomb having
died intestate, between the two heirs, Ephraim and Isaac, and David
Clark, Amos Fithian, Moses Burt were appointed by the court.
On 18 Feb. 1811, "between Timothy Elmer Esq. formerly sheriff of Cum.
Co. of 1 part & John Elmer Jr. of Fairfield Twp. sd Co. of 2 part.
Whereas James Smith Jr. & son of Phila, lately recovered against Robert
Sith & Ephraim Newcomb of Milville Twp. Cum. Co. & a lot was sold in
Fairfield Twp. in Boultin's Survey known as Eagle Island being 1/2 of
50 acres formerly belonging to Ephraim Newcomb the eldest & which is to
be divided between sd Ephraim Newcomb & Isaac his bro & is a part of
300 acres formerly belonging to the est of David Ogden dec & was sold 3
nov. 1806 by sheriff to John Elmer, Jr."
Ephraim married (First Wife) ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
902 M i. Ephraim Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1780.(3)
903 F ii. Betsey C. Newcomb(1, 3) was born in Nov 1793 in Cedarville NJ
(3) and died on 6 Oct 1794 in Cedarville NJ.(3)
Ephraim next married Bathsheba Preston,(3, 22, 23) daughter of Isaac Preston
and Hannah Bowers, in 1784.(23) Bathsheba was born on 14 Oct 1757 (3, 23)
and died on 10 Apr 1848.(3, 23)
Marriage Notes: The DAR lineage books show Bathsheba Preston as Ephraim's
wife. According to John Bearse Newcomb, Ephraim's wife/widow was named
Nancy. Bethuel Merritt Newcomb does not list a wife named Nancy, but does
indicate a first wife, name unknown. BMN indicates that Bathsheba was
Ephraim's widow. (2)
Marriage facts:
Alt. Marriage: 1794. (3)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 904 M i. Isaac Preston Newcomb(1, 2, 22, 23) was born on 9 Mar 1796 in
Cedarville NJ (2, 23) and died on 10 May 1873.(2, 3, 23)
318. John Bearse.(1, 2, 3)
John married Molly Beardsley,(2, 3) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 905 F i. Esther Bearse(1, 2) was born on 21 Apr 1789 in New Fairfield
CT (3) and died on 12 Feb 1852 in Westmoreland NY.(2)
+ 906 F ii. Molly Bearse(1, 2, 3) was born on 14 Dec 1795 in New
Fairfield CT,(2) died on 15 Aug 1840 in Naansay IL,(2) and
was buried in Plainfield IL.(2)
Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)
333. Samuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1732 in Truro MA (2) and died in
1806.(3)
Additional facts:
They resided at Wellfleet for several years, where in 1770 his tax
valuation was put down "1 poll, 1 house 10s., 1 cow, 5 sheep, 1 swine."
In company with his brother john, he removed to Portland, Me., in 1776
and about two years later occupied land near what is now Gorham;
cleared the land for farming, assisted by his son, Enos; this farm is
in the North part of town, on Mighty Street, and has been in possession
of the family for many years; was occupied in 1903 by Samuel's
great-grandson, John Nelson Newcomb. (3)
Samuel married Deborah Ridley,(2, 3) daughter of Thomas Ridley and Mary
Smalley, on 12 Aug 1758.(2) Deborah was born on 13 May 1731 in Truro MA
(3) and died circa 1811.(3)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 907 M i. Enos Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 9 Feb 1759 in Eastham
MA,(2) died on 10 Apr 1843 in Gorham ME,(2) and was buried
in North Cem., Gorham ME.(82)
334. John Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born circa 1733 in Truro MA (2, 23) and died
in 1817 in Buxton ME.(3, 23)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (23) American Revolution: He served as a
private in Capt. John Hall's company, Colonel Palmer's Massachusetts
regiment.
He worked as a whaler. "He was a seafaring man, engaged in whaling." (3)
Property: 1770. (3) In tax valuation of Wellfleet, 1770, he was put down 1
poll, 1 house, 2 cows, 4 sheep, 1 swine.
In 1776 he removed, in company with his brother Samuel, to Portland, Me.;
in 1796 to Gorham; afterwards to Buxton, where he and his wife died. (3)
John married Abigail Young,(2, 23) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 10 Oct 1765 in Wellfleet MA.(2, 3, 23)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 908 M i. Joshua Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1766 in Wellfleet MA (3)
and died after 1798 in Portland ME.(3)
+ 909 M ii. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1768 in Wellfleet MA.(3)
+ 910 M iii. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1770 in Wellfleet MA,(3)
was christened on 16 Jul 1797 in Buxton ME,(2) and died
circa 1861 in Harrison ME.(2)
+ 911 M iv. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1772 in Wellfleet
MA,(3) was christened on 16 Jul 1797,(3) and died on 4 Apr
1851 in Buxton ME.(2)
+ 912 F v. Eunice Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1773 in Buxton ME.(3)
+ 913 F vi. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1775.(3)
+ 914 M vii. Elisha Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 10 Jun 1776 in Buxton ME
(2, 23) and died on 14 Feb 1852 in Harrison ME.(2, 23)
+ 915 F viii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1780.(3)
335. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 43) was born circa 1735 (3) and died on 25 May 1821
in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (3) "Simon, Private Capt. Joseph Smith's Co.
enlisted Feb 17, 1776 service to Feb. 19, 1776 in defense of seacoast;
roll dated Truro and sworn to at Eastham, also same Co. service from
May 31, 1776 to Nov. 22, 1776. 5 mo. 22 days Co. sta. at Truro for
defense of seacoast." He served under Washington in battle with
Cornwallis.
Will: (3) In his will, probated 14 Aug 1821, he names all his children.
Simon married Elizabeth Harding,(2) daughter of Nathaniel Harding and Mercy
Purrington, on 10 Apr 1767.(2) Elizabeth was born in 1740 (3) and died in
1772.(2, 3)
Death Notes: She died soon after the birth of her second child.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 916 M i. Hezekiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Jul 1769 in Wellfleet
MA (2) and died on 17 Mar 1841 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
917 F ii. Martha Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Sep 1772 (2) and died on 10
Sep 1844 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Martha married Edward Landman,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Simon next married Sarah Hopkins,(2, 43) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 17 Feb 1773 in Eastham
MA.(2, 43) Sarah was born in 1742 (3) and died on 25 Jun 1818.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 918 M i. Harding Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Dec 1775 in Wellfleet MA
(2) and died on 16 Jul 1856 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
919 F ii. Mary "Polly" Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 17 Apr.(2)
Polly married ____________ Johnson,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Polly next married Alfred Binkel,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 9 Jul 1803.(3)
920 F iii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 May 1783 (2) and died on
26 Feb 1872.(3)
Elizabeth married Nathaniel Young,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 18 Mar 1802.(2) Nathaniel died on
19 Mar 1845.(3)
+ 921 F iv. Eunice Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Oct 1788.(2)
+ 922 M v. Jesse Smith Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Feb 1792 in Wellfleet
MA (2) and died on 6 Mar 1882 in Haverhill MA.(3)
339. Solomon Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1742.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (2) In the War of the Revolution, he served
in W. Lewis' Co. at Cambridge, 1776; also in Capt. John Cills' 6th Co.
of Artillery, Craft's Regt. 1777.
Solomon married Rachel Hopkins,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 31 Dec 1770 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 923 M i. Solomon Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Wellfleet MA and died circa
1813.(3)
+ 924 M ii. Archelaus Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1780 (2) and died circa
1864 in Westbrook ME.(2)
340. Archelaus Newcomb.(1, 2)
Archelaus married Mary ____________,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
925 F i. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Nov 1782 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
926 M ii. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Jun 1785 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
927 M iii. Archelaus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Aug 1787 in Wellfleet
MA.(2)
928 M iv. David Lewis Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Aug 1794.(2)
929 M v. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Nov 1799 in Wellfleet
MA.(2)
344. Jesse Newcomb(1, 2) was christened on 12 Aug 1744 in Truro MA (3) and
died after 1805 in New Orleans LA.(3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a sea captain. He went to New Orleans to take command of a
ship. (3)
He was said to have lived on the eastern shore of Maryland. He belonged to
a church. There is record, 1805, at Princess Anne, Somerset co., of a
deed of manumission from him to a negro, Cezar. At the same place, in
the office of the registrar of wills, is record of the will of
Elizabeth Newcomb, 1835, in which she manumits negroes; no other object
in the will. (3)
Jesse married Hannah Doan,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 30 Nov 1767.(2) Hannah was born in 1735 (3)
and died on 12 Aug 1780.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
930 M i. Thomas Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1776 in Maryland.(3)
+ 931 M ii. Jesse Newcomb(1, 3) was born circa 1778 in Maryland (3) and
died on 12 Apr 1813 in Cincinnati OH.(3)
Jesse next married Elizabeth ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
356. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born from 1745 to 1746 in Truro MA (2) and died
on 18 Mar 1795 in Dennis MA.(2)
Additional facts:
He settled in Dennis, Barnstable Co., where their children were born and
where he died. Administration upon his estate was granted to his son,
Joshua, 8 Apr. 1796. (3)
Thomas married Sarah Hawes,(2, 3) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 932 M i. Joshua Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Apr 1768 in Dennis MA (2)
and died on 20 Aug 1824 in Mercer ME.(2)
933 M ii. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Sep 1773 in Dennis MA (2)
and died on 16 Oct 1773.(2)
357. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Oct 1747 in Truro MA.(2)
Additional facts:
They settled at Provincetown and probably died there. Both "owned
covenant", 1771. David Newcomb and Josiah Parse bought pew No. 8 in New
Meeting House, 1 Dec. 1774; in 1775 David paid £8. 10s. "old tenor" for
a pew. (3)
David married Susannah Newcomb,(2) daughter of Silas Newcomb and Susannah
Kilbourn, on 29 Jan 1770 in Provincetown MA.(2, 3) Susannah was born on 6
Sep 1750.(2)
Marriage Notes: They were 3rd cousins. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
934 M i. Andrew Newcomb(1, 3) was christened on 14 Apr 1771 in
Provincetown MA.(3)
935 M ii. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born before 24 Oct 1773 and was
christened on 24 Oct 1773.(2)
936 F iii. Hannah Newcomb.(1, 2)
Hannah married Robinson Crocker,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 27 Apr 1803.(2)
+ 937 F iv. Susan Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1776 in Provincetown
MA.(3)
+ 938 M v. Robert Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Aug 1782 in Provincetown
MA (2) and died on 8 Aug 1867.(2)
939 F vi. Abigail Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 6 Apr 1796 in Provincetown MA
(3) and died on 26 Jun 1850 in Wellfleet MA.(3)
359. John Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born in 1751 in Cape Ann MA (2, 23) and died
in Sep 1834 in Eastport ME.(2, 23)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War, 1775-1777. (23) American Revolution: He
served several enlistments, as a private, corporal and sergeant under
Captains Collins, Warner, Pearson and Carr, Colonels Little and Foster,
Massachusetts Line.
Military: American Revolution. (3) While residing at Cape Ann, he
enlisted, May 1775, for twelve months in Capt. Nathaniel Collins' Co.,
marched to Cambridge and arrived on the day of the battle of Bunker
Hill. He joined Col. Moses Little's regiment, and a few days after left
for Prospect Hill, where he was employed in throwing up breastworks
during the day and standing guard at night. He also served in Joseph
Robey's Company. When Collins was promoted to major, Warner became
captain of Collins' Company.
In Jan 1776, he enlisted for eight months as corporal in Capt. William
Pearson's Co., Col. Porter's regiment, and rendered service at Cape
Ann. In about one month he was appointed sergeant; discharged 15 Aug
1776.
In Apr. 1777 he volunteered to serve in the army on North River - term
of service three years - and joined Capt. James Carr's Co., Col.
Little; marched from Boston to Albany, where he was detached, with some
hundreds of others, under Gen. Arnold, to relieve Fort Stanwix, then
besieged. He marched to Stillwater, joined the artillery under Maj.
Bannister, and was present at the capture of the army of Gen. Burgoyne.
Ordered to Albany, and was there appointed to drive the baggage-wagon
of Gen. Gates home.
He was in a privateer fitted out at Machias, Me.; was taken by a
British man-of-war; was prisoner on board the British ship Jersey in
New York harbor with Andrew, his cousin, but escaped; and sailed in a
privateer from Cape Ann, capturing several prizes.
Military: Revolutionary War. (67) Sergeant Mass. troops, privateersman,
prisoner on ship "Jersey," pensioned.
In his younger days John Newcomb followed the sea; was several times cast
away but managed to escape in a "miraculous manner". He settled at
Amesbury, 1777; afterwards returned to Newburyport, Machia, Me., and in
1792 to Eastport, Me., where he resided until he death. In 1802 he was
granted land in Township 8, Lubec, Me. He was pensioned under Act of
Congress of 1832. (3)
John married Anne Chase,(2, 23) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1776 in Newbury MA.(2, 23) Anne was born in
1753 (23) and died in 1814.(23)
Children from this marriage were:
940 M i. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Jan 1777 (2) and died in
1794 in Grand Menan N.B..(2)
941 M ii. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1779 (2) and died in 1799 in
Grand Menan N.B..(2)
Death Notes: Lost overboard and drowned, while playing with a shipmate.
+ 942 M iii. Robert Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Jan 1783 in Newbury MA (2)
and died on 20 May 1842 in Eastport ME.(2)
943 M iv. Enoch Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1785.(2)
Death Notes: "Was impressed on board a British man-of-war in Lord Nelson's
fleet - supposed to have been killed."
+ 944 F v. Margaret Muzzey Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 12 Aug 1790.(3)
945 F vi. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Sep 1791.(2)
Sarah married Henry G. Archer,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 13 May 1810.(2)
+ 946 M vii. Henry Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 25 Mar 1793 in Eastport
ME (2, 23) and died in 1882 in Eastport ME.(23)
947 F viii. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Sep 1794.(2, 3)
Mary married Charles Abbott,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
948 M ix. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Jan 1797 (3) and died in
1819 in Boston MA.(2)
363. William Newcomb(1, 2) died in 1798.(2)
William married Mary ____________,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
The child from this marriage was:
949 M i. William Coas Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1789.(2)
365. James Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Nov 1754 in Wellfleet MA,(2) died on
2 Jan 1843 in Wellfleet MA,(2) and was buried in Wellfleet MA.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War, USA. (3) James Newcomb entered the
Revolutionary War as a private, Mar. 1775, in Co. of Capt. Joseph
Smith. One record shows enlistment "July 17, 1775, discharged Dec. 31,
1775. Service 5 mo. 27 d., in defense of seacoast." He was stationed at
Wellfleet until Feb 1776; then marched to Truro, and was discharged in
the middle of Mar. following.
"James, Sailor, Sloop 'Martha' Nathaniel Stone Master, bound on voyage
to North Carolina; portage bill dated Boston, Jan 22, 1777; shipped
Dec. 25, 1776." He was afterward in command of a ship running between
Charlestown, Mass., and Charleston, S.C.; was also in service with
Capt. Lemuel Newcomb of Wellfleet.
He became a pensioner under Act of Congress of 1832.
Will: 5 nov. 1834. (3) In his well he named all of his then-living
children.
James married Tabitha Nickerson (2) on 6 Sep 1775.(2) Tabitha was born in
1753,(3) died on 20 Jul 1832 in Wellfleet MA,(2) and was buried in
Wellfleet MA.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
950 F i. Lucy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Aug 1776.(2)
Lucy married Benjamin Coan,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 22 Sep 1796.(2)
951 M ii. James Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Jun 1778 (2) and died on 19
Sep 1796.(2)
+ 952 M iii. Lemuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Sep 1782 in Wellfleet MA
(2) and died in 1850 in Charlestown MA.(2)
953 F iv. Sally Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Oct 1784 (2) and died on 20
Nov 1784.(2)
+ 954 F v. Phebe Atkins Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Aug 1786 in
Wellfleet MA (2) and died after 1860 in Charlestown MA.(2)
+ 955 F vi. Betsey Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Jun 1788 (3) and died in
1866 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
956 F vii. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Nov 1791.(2)
Hannah married Rev. James Burnett,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 9 Oct 1815.(3)
957 F viii. Lydia Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Jun 1794.(2)
Lydia married Freeman A. Baker,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 6 Apr 1813.(2)
366. Phebe Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born circa 1756 in Wellfleet MA (3) and died
on 26 Jun 1835.(3)
Phebe married John Pierce,(2) son of Samuel Pierce, in 3 Nov.(2) John died on
21 Apr 1808.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
958 M i. Lemuel Newcomb Pierce(1, 3) was born on 22 Feb 1781.(3)
959 F ii. Sally Pierce(1, 3) was born on 13 Oct 1790.(3)
370. Lemuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Apr 1757 in Wellfleet MA (2) and died
on 4 Nov 1843 in Wellfleet MA.(3)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) Lemuel Newcomb was in the Revolutionary
War in 1776. "Lemuel, Wellfleet. Private Capt. Winslow Lewis's Co., pay
abstract for mileage to and from camp at Cambridge dated Jan. 13, 1776.
Mileage for 218 mailes allowed said n. also Capt. Nathaniel Winslow's
Co. Col. Whitney's regt.company receipt for advance pay for 1 mo.
travel, allowance from home to Boston, etc. dated Point Shirley June
13, 1776. Also petition dated Camp at Hull Sept. 17, 1776, signed by
said N. and others belonging to battalion stationed at Hull, asking for
increase and payment of wages."
About 15 Mar. 1776, he was in service under Capt. John Gill of
Wllefleet, serving until 1 May. He sailed from Wellfleet to Plymouth,
thence marched to Boston, and was stationed on Noddles Island in the
harbor, arriving a short time after the evacuation of Boston. He again
entered the service: "Lemuel, Private Capt. Nathaniel Winslow's (Capt.
Winslow of Scituate) Co., Col. Josiah Whitney's regt. Service from
April 29, 1776, four days preceeding march, to August 1, 1776. 3 mo. 2
d. Service from Aug. 1, 1776 to Nov. 1, 1776, 3. mo.", assisted in
building a fort on Noddles Island; then marched to Nantucket, where he
labored in erecting forst and digging a deep well.
About 1 Jan. 1779, he shipped on a schooner, 140 tons, fitted out under
direction of the Board of War and commanded by Capt. Moses Lewis, to
bring cargo of flour from Alexandria, Va. After having been blockaded
by the enemy two or three months in Potomoc River, they sailed for
Boston, but were captured by the English ship Unicorn and set on shore
on Block Island, 25 June 1779.
His place of residence was Wellfleet, where he was deacon of the
Congregational Church. He was elected to the Legislature of
Massachusetts, 1801-2-3; was selectman in 1804, serving five years; was
one of the committee of Safety in the War of 1812, watch being kept in
respect to the British ships of war, tenders and barges cruising in
Barnstable Bay and threatening the towns. In early life he was a
mariner. He became a pensioner under Act of Congress of 1832. (3)
Lemuel married Lucy Holbrook,(2) daughter of Thomas Holbrook and Hannah
Harding, on 25 Feb 1785.(3) Lucy was born on 12 Apr 1762 (2) and died on
2 Apr 1848.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 960 F i. Hannah Harding Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Jul 1787.(2)
+ 961 F ii. Lucy Holbrook Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Mar 1789.(2)
962 F iii. Charlotte Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Jan 1791 (2) and died on
20 Aug 1846.(2)
Charlotte married Nehemiah Cole,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 21 Mar 1809.(2) Nehemiah died in Jun
1809 in Port au Prince.(2)
963 M iv. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Oct 1792 (2) and died on 23
Oct 1815.(2) The cause of his death was drowning.
+ 964 M v. Lemuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Jun 1795 in Wellfleet MA
(2) and died on 14 Sep 1863 in Wellfleet MA.(2)
965 F vi. Polly Jenkins Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Sep 1802 (2) and
died on 4 Feb 1810.(2)
375. William Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 1 Nov 1759 in Gloucester MA (3) and
died circa 1798 in Gloucester MA.(3)
Additional facts:
After the death of William Newcomb his mother, Mary (Coas) Newcomb was
appointed administrator of his estate and guardian of his son. (3)
William married ____________ ____________.
His child was:
966 M i. William Coas Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 22 Sep 1786 in
Gloucester MA.(3)
Additional facts:
He has conflicting birth information of 1788. (3) According to probate
records of Salem Co. MA William Coas Newcomb was 11 years old in May
1799.
386. Daniel Webster(1, 2) was born on 6 Dec 1730 in Lebanon CT (2) and died
on 22 Sep 1813.(3)
Daniel married Hannah Vosburgh, daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 31 Dec 1754. Hannah was born circa 1736.
Children from this marriage were:
967 F i. Ruth Webster(1) was born after 1754.
968 F ii. Hannah Webster(1) was born on 2 Oct 1756.
969 M iii. Daniel Webster(1) was born on 10 Jan 1758.
970 M iv. Isaac V. Webster(1) was born on 1 Oct 1759.
971 F v. Lucinda Webster(1) was born after 1754.
972 M vi. David Webster(1) was born circa 1771.
David married Susannah Bliss, daughter of Stephen Bliss and Katherine
Burt. Susannah was born in 1764.
973 F vii. Catherine Webster(1) was born circa 1766.
974 M viii. Stephen Webster(1) was born before 7 Apr 1771.
+ 975 M ix. Ezekiel Webster(1) was born on 6 Mar 1770.
976 F x. Rhoda Webster(1) was born after 1754.
977 F xi. Polly Webster(1) was born in 1774.
978 F xii. Abigail Webster(1) was born after 1754.
979 M xiii. Ashael Webster(1) was born after 1754.
389. Abraham Webster(1, 2, 4) was born on 1 Jan 1736 in Lebanon CT (2, 4) and
died on 20 Mar 1812.(4)
Additional facts:
Land: 1761, Cornwallis N.S. (3) He was one of the proprietors of
Cornwallis, N.S.
Abraham married Margaret White,(4) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 12 Sep in Lebanon CT.(4) Margaret was born
circa 1733 in Coventry CT (4) and died in Oct 1803.(4)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 980 F i. Margaret Webster(1, 4) was born on 6 Mar 1762 in Cornwallis
N.S. (4) and died after 1801 in Stewiacke N.S..(4)
392. Moses Webster(1, 3) was born on 15 May 1743 (3) and died on 28 Jun
1815.(3)
Moses married Elizabeth Bennett,(3) daughter of William Bennett, on 28 Feb
1765 in Mansfield CT.(3) Elizabeth was born on 7 Sep 1747 (3) and died on
13 Oct 1825.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 981 F i. Jerusha Webster(1, 2) was born on 17 Oct 1789 in Mansfield CT
(2) and died on 10 Sep 1867 in Akron NY.(2)
982 M ii. Augustine Webster.(1)
983 M iii. Isaac Webster M.D.(1) was born on 26 Jun 1766 in Mansfield CT.
+ 984 F iv. Lucretia Webster(1, 2) was born on 3 Feb 1770 in Mansfield CT
(2) and died on 2 Sep 1831 in Onondaga Hollow NY.(2)
+ 985 M v. Noah John Webster.(1, 84)
407. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Jun 1743 (2) and died in 1821.(2)
Elizabeth married Eliakim Tupper,(2) son of Elias Tupper and Jerusha
____________, in 1762.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
986 M i. Mayhew Tupper(1, 2) was born on 23 Mar 1763.(2)
Mayhew married Christiana Coch,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
987 M ii. Samuel Tupper(1, 2) was born on 26 Nov 1764.(2)
Samuel married Elizabeth Fulton,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
988 F iii. Mary Tupper(1, 2) was born on 20 Oct 1766.(2)
989 F iv. Jerusha Tupper(1, 2) was born on 10 Jan 1769.(2)
Jerusha married Dr. ____________ Prince,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
990 F v. Abigail Tupper(1, 2) was born on 1 Jan 1771.(2)
Abigail married Capt. John Alexander Robb,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
991 M vi. Eliakim Tupper(1, 2) was born on 7 Feb 1773.(2)
Eliakim married Lydia Putnam,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
992 M vii. Eddy Tupper.(1, 2)
Eddy married Anna ____________,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
993 M viii. Elias Tupper.(1, 2)
994 M ix. David Tupper.(1, 2)
David married Joanna Dickie,(2, 3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
995 F x. Christiana Tupper.(1, 2)
Christiana married Rev. Daniel Coch,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
Presbyterian Minister (3)
996 F xi. Alice Tupper.(1, 2)
Alice married Capt. Samuel Fulton,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
408. Abraham Newcomb II(1, 2, 4) was born on 15 Apr 1745 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 25 Apr 1832 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
He has conflicting death information of 26 Apr 1831 in Cornwallis N.S..
(2, 4) John Bearse Newcomb indicates Abraham Newcomb died Apr 25, 1832,
but that his tombstone shows Apr. 26, 1831.
Abraham Newcomb removed with his parents to Cornwallis, N.S., at the age
of fifteen years, 1760. He was First Lieutenant, Light Infantry, Kings
Co., 1773. He was a farmer, and was one of the earliest elders of the
first church in Kings Co., N.S. (3)
Abraham married Mary Tupper,(2, 4) daughter of Elias Tupper and Jerusha
Sprague, on 11 Dec 1765 in Cornwallis N.S..(2, 4) Mary was born on 20 Oct
1744 in Annapolis Co. N.S. (4) and died on 30 Nov 1793 in Cornwallis
N.S..(2, 4)
Death Notes: According to John Bearse Newcomb, she died in 1793, but the
tombstone says 1800.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 997 M i. Abraham Newcomb III(1, 2, 4, 44) was born on 28 Jul 1770 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2, 4) and died on 17 Oct 1838 in Upper
Stewiacke N.S..(2, 4)
998 F ii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Sep 1772.(2)
Elizabeth married Deac. Eliakim Morton,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
Elizabeth next married Joseph Pearce,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
+ 999 M iii. James Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Oct 1774 (2) and died on
18 Apr 1849 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 1000 M iv. Obadiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Feb 1777 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 17 May 1855.(2)
+ 1001 F v. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Feb 1779.(2)
1002 M vi. Eliakim Tupper Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 2 Nov 1784 (2) and
died in 1841 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
409. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 15 Apr 1747 in Lebanon CT (2, 4) and
died on 12 Jan 1828 in Queensborough N.B..(2, 3)
General Notes: His son Daniel stated in 1865 that Andrew was named in honor of
the first Andrew Newcomb in this country, the ancestor of this branch of the
family. Andrew's sister Phebe and his nephew Matthew made the same statement.
(2, 3)
Additional facts:
Andrew Newcomb was a farmer. At the age of thirteen years, 1760, he
removed with his parents to Cornwallis, N.S. He was one of a board of
Assessors appointed by town meeting, 1 Nov. 1790, to raise money for
support of the poor of Cornwallis. He remained there until 1796, when
he removed to New Brunswick; resided for a while at Chepody; about 1815
he moved up the sat. John River to Kings Clear. (3)
Andrew married Jerusha Bigelow,(2) daughter of Isaac Bigelow and Abigail
Skinner, on 4 Dec 1766 in Cornwallis N.S..(2) Jerusha was born on 19 Mar
1749.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1003 M i. Andrew Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Dec 1768 (2) and died on
25 Oct 1799 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 1004 F ii. Ruby Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Feb 1770 (2) and died on
28 Mar 1845 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
1005 M iii. Timothy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Sep 1772 (2) and died
circa 1820-1830 in Windsor N.S..(2)
Timothy married Margaret Smith,(2) daughter of Nathaniel Smith.
+ 1006 F iv. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Nov 1774 (2) and died
on 26 Oct 1858 in Windsor N.S..(2)
+ 1007 M v. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 31 Dec 1776 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died in 1840 in Harwich, Ont..(2)
+ 1008 M vi. Samuel Newcomb(1, 2, 45) was born on 10 May 1779 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2) and died on 17 Jun 1854 in Harwich,
Ont..(2)
1009 M vii. Elijah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Apr 1781 (2) and died circa
1862 in Jacksontown N.B..(2)
+ 1010 M viii. Eliakim Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Mar 1783 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died circa 1862 in Clear Creek, Canada.(2)
+ 1011 M ix. Daniel Webster Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Jan 1785 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2) and died on 23 Feb 1871 in Yarmouth,
Ont..(2)
410. John Newcomb(1, 2, 26) was born on 15 May 1742 in Lebanon CT and died
before May 1778.(12)
General Notes: From John Bearse Newcomb's book, 1874:
Mr. Newcomb got into debt by his own or others; contracting, left the country,
it was supposed, for the U.S. By some it has been thought he was the John
Newcomb of Eastport ME, but this was not the case, as John of Eastport was born
in Gloucester, Mass., and a descendant from the Newcombs of Cape Cod, Mass. It
is more probably he was the John Newcomb who served in the War of the
Revolution as private in the 2nd Regt. New York line, Ten Eyke's Co., enlisted
Jan 1, 1777, for the war; absent from his company in July but rejoined in Nov.
following. He may also have been the John Newcomb of New York, "mariner", who
married Nov. 10, 1781, Ann Smith - there is not proof, however, that such was
the case. (2)
Additional facts:
He has conflicting birth information of 15 May 1752. (2)
When he was eight years old, John Newcomb removed to Cornwallis, N.S.,
with his parents. He got into debt by his own or others' contracting
and left the country, supposedly for the United States. By some it has
been thought that he was the John Newcomb of Eastport, Me., but this
was not the case, since John of Eastport was born at Gloucester, MAss.,
a descendant from the Newcombs of Cape Cod. It is more than probably
that he was the John Newcomb who served in the War of the Revolution as
private in the Second Regiment, New York Line, 5th Co., Ten Eyke's Co.,
enlised 1 Jan 1777, for the war; missing from his company in July,
rejoining 13 Nov. 1777. He may also have been the John Newcomb of New
York, "marriner", who married, 10 Nov. 1781, Ann Smith.There is no
proof, however, that such was the case. (3)
John married Sarah Randall,(2, 26) daughter of David Randall and Kezia
Davidson, on 30 Mar 1769.(2) Sarah was born on 2 Jan 1746.(3)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1012 M i. Eddy Newcomb(1, 2, 26) was born on 15 Dec 1769 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2, 26) and died on 11 Jun 1854 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
412. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Jun 1757 (2) and died in 1818.(2)
Abigail married Samuel Whidden,(2) son of James Whidden. Samuel was born in
1754.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
1013 M i. Eddy Whidden.(1, 2)
Eddy married Sarah Fisher,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1014 F ii. Abigail Whidden.(1, 2)
Abigail married Robert O'Brien,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1015 F iii. Nancy Whidden.(1, 2)
Nancy married James McCabe,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1016 F iv. Mary Whidden.(1, 2)
Mary married John Bartlett,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1017 F v. Rebecca Whidden.(1, 2)
Rebecca married Richard Pyke,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1018 M vi. Samuel Whidden.(1, 2)
Samuel married Sarah Stevens,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1019 M vii. James Whidden.(1, 2)
James married Hannah Johnston,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1020 F viii. Phebe Whidden.(1, 2)
Phebe married Ralph Johnston,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
413. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 44) was born on 4 Sep 1760 in Cornwallis N.S. (2)
and died in 1834.(2)
Birth Notes: The first white child of English descent born in Cornwallis.
Sarah married James Hutchinson,(3) son of James Hutchinson and Margaret
____________, on 3 Jan 1781.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
1021 F i. Elizabeth Hutchins(1, 2) was born in 1782.(2)
Elizabeth married Joseph Crossman,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1022 F ii. Abigail Hutchins(1, 2) was born in 1784.(2)
Abigail married David Higgins,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1023 F iii. Margaret Hutchins(1, 2) was born in 1786.(2)
Margaret married John Graham,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1024 F iv. Mary Hutchins(1, 2) was born in 1788.(2)
Mary married George Mansier,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1025 F v. Sarah Hutchins(1, 2) was born on 30 Nov 1790.(2)
Sarah married Robert Higgins,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1026 F vi. Rebecca Hutchins(1, 2) was born on 13 Apr 1792.(2)
Rebecca married Richard Carter,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1027 F vii. James Hutchins(1, 2) was born on 24 Mar 1794 (2) and died
after 1812.
Additional facts:
1812, : ? (2)
1028 F viii. Sophia Hutchins(1, 2) was born on 7 Aug 1799.(2)
1029 M ix. John Hutchins(1, 2) was born on 30 Aug 1801.(2)
John married Jane Barton,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 1030 F x. Almira Hutchinson(1, 2, 44) was born in 1803 in Cornwallis
N.S.,(2, 44) died on 7 May 1844 in Upper Stewiacke N.S.,(3)
and was buried in Old Baptist Cem., Upper Stewiacke
N.S..(44)
1031 M xi. Matthew M. Hutchins(1, 2, 3) was born on 5 Nov 1806.(2, 3)
423. Joel English(1, 3) was born on 25 Mar 1758 (3) and died in 1829.
Joel married Sara Lee, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________
____________.
The child from this marriage was:
1032 F i. Elizabeth English.(1)
424. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 8 Jul 1751 in Lebanon CT,(2, 4) died
on 17 Apr 1832,(2) and was buried in Pero N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
Joseph Newcomb removed with his parents to Cornwallis at the age of nine
years. After his marriage he lived in different parts of Cornwallis,
but finally settled at Pero, about three miles inside Cape Blomedon. He
was a farmer, and was interred upon his own farm by the side of his
wife. He once owned a lot in Cornwallis drawn by his grandfather's
brother, Benjamin Newcomb, but exchanged it for the one on which he
died, a farm which was later owned by his grandson, David Harris
Newcomb.
One well acquainted with Mr. Newcomb wrote, "He was of kindly
disposition, affectionate in his nature, religiously disposed, moral in
his habits, rigidly honest in his dealings - traits of the Newcomb
race."
An incident occurred in the later years of his life which marks the
estimation in which his integrity was held. His sons John and Daniel W.
had built two schooners, and Mr. Newcomb and his son Mayhew were
indebted for the rigging and supplies to a firm in Halifax. Both
vessels were cast away, and as a consequence they were called upon for
the money, sued, and writs of execution issued. The time allowed by law
having expired, they presented themselves to the sheriff at the jail,
taking with them their shoemakers' kits, at which business they had
become quite expert. The sheriff refused to receive them, saying that
the jail was made for rogues, not for such as they; that when he wanted
them he would call for them. At the end of six or seven years they paid
off the debts of £300 or £400, principal and interest. (3)
Joseph married Catherine Rand,(2) daughter of Caleb Rand and Mercy
____________, on 6 Apr 1774 in Cornwallis N.S..(2) Catherine was born
circa 1755 and died on 17 Mar 1831 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1033 F i. Catharine Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Mar 1775 (2) and died
on 15 Mar 1863 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 1034 M ii. Caleb Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Mar 1777 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 6 Feb 1855 in Troy WI.(3)
+ 1035 M iii. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 May 1779 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 21 Oct 1862 in New York NY.(2) (Twin)
1036 F iv. Mercy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 May 1779.(2) (Twin)
Mercy married John Randall,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 1037 M v. Joseph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Jun 1781 in Cornwallis
N.S. (3) and died on 4 Aug 1876.(3)
+ 1038 M vi. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Jun 1783 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died in Newport N.S..(2)
+ 1039 M vii. Daniel Webster Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Apr 1786 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2) and died on 17 Apr 1831 in Cornwallis
N.S..(2)
+ 1040 M viii. Mayhew Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 2 Aug 1788 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 9 Oct 1847.(2)
+ 1041 F ix. Mary Matilda Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Oct 1798 (2) and
died in 1866 in Hantsport N.S..(2)
425. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Feb 1753 in Lebanon CT (2) and
died on 6 Aug 1821 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
Shortly after he was seven years old, Benjamin Newcomb removed to
Cornwallis, where he resided until his death. He settled upon three
hundred acres of land, then nearly a wilderness, and was afterward
largely engaged in farming. his home was in East Cornwallis, about
seven miles from Church Street, and his grandson, David Barnaby
Newcomb, lived there in 1862.
Mr. Newcomb was a musician and poet; he wrote several songs - the
subject of one was the Wars of Bonaparte. He wrote much poetry - one
poem upon a remarkable comet, about 1800. The manuscripts of his poetry
were taken by a traveler, who published them in his own name, thus
robbing the author of honors due him.
Mr. Newcomb was an expert at hunting wild animals. He owned a fine
moose hunter of which he was very fond as well as proud, which he
trained and which on one hunting expedition followed the moose so
closely that when the moose sprang out over a cliff the dog followed
and fell a distance of several hundred feet. In later years, his son
Barney, with others, went bear hunting. On hearing the baying of the
returning hounds in the distance, Benjamin Newcomb hurried out with his
eight-year-old grandson, Amasa Bigelow, the latter carrying a heavy
gun, and shot and skinned the bear before the hunters had time to
approach.
He "was noted for his benevolence, justice, and high sense of honor."
(3)
Property: (3) "The first recorded Newcomb land transactions in Colchester
County, N.S., were as follows: A deed from Joseph Newcomb of
Cornwallis, Kings County, and Catherine, his wife, to Benjamin Newcomb
of Stewiacke (then in Halifax County), farmer, for fifty pounds, for a
piece of land in Middle Stewiacke, of which a full description is
given. The date of this instrument is august 28, 1815."
"The second transaction is a deed from Benjamin Newcomb of Lower
Stewiacke, and Abigail, his wife, for 90 pounds, of the same land, to
Alexander Lackey Archibald, of Truro, yeoman, dated Oct. 23, 1816."
Inventory of his estate was $12,000.00.
Benjamin married Abigail Sanford,(2) daughter of Benjamin Sanford and Amelia
____________, on 6 Jun 1776.(2) Abigail was born on 17 Nov 1759 (3) and
died in 1840.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1042 M i. James Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Feb 1777 (2) and died on
22 Oct 1845 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 1043 F ii. Catharine Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 May 1778 (2) and died
in 1819 in Horton N.S..(2)
+ 1044 F iii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 31 Aug 1780 (2) and died in
Nov 1851 in New Brunswick.(3)
+ 1045 F iv. Susannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Jun 1782.(2)
+ 1046 M v. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Apr 1784 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 21 Mar 1854 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 1047 M vi. Barnaby Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Apr 1786 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 29 Nov 1821 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 1048 F vii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Oct 1787 (2) and died
in Jan 1841 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
1049 M viii. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Jul 1789 (2) and died on
27 Jan 1858 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer, tailor. (3)
+ 1050 M ix. Eddy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Dec 1791 in Cornwallis N.S.
(2) and died on 15 Dec 1857.(3)
1051 F x. Alice Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Oct 1793 (3) and died in
1822.(2)
Alice married John Marsh,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 1052 M xi. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Sep 1795 in Cornwallis N.S.
(2) and died on 23 Oct 1852 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 1053 F xii. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Jun 1797.(2)
1054 F xiii. Eleanor Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Nov 1798 (2) and died in
1816.(2)
1055 M xiv. Hezekiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Sep 1800 (2) and died on
9 Sep 1832 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a tanner, shoemaker. (3)
Will: (3) Gave $4,000.00 by will to his nephew, David Barnaby Newcomb.
+ 1056 M xv. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Jan 1803 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 10 Mar 1844 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
426. John Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 16 Feb 1756 in Lebanon CT (2, 4) and
died on 14 Mar 1832 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
John Newcomb was a farmer at Cornwallis, where he went with his parents
when he was four years of age. He is said to have been a great hunter
of wild animals. For many years he was an elder in the Presbyterian
Church. He inherited from his father the farm at East Cornwallis, upon
which his grandfather, John, had lived; this farm he left to his son
John. (3)
John married Thankful Burgess,(2) daughter of Seth Burgess and Abigail Howe,
on 17 Jul 1780.(2) Thankful was born from circa 1760 to 1761 in
Cornwallis N.S..(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1057 F i. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Apr 1781 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 22 Sep 1858 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 1058 F ii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Sep 1782 (2) and died
in Apr 1827.(2)
1059 F iii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Sep 1784 (2) and died on 27
Jun 1797.(2)
1060 M iv. Earl Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Jan 1787.(2)
Birth Notes: Per town records, 11 jan 1786
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer. (3)
1061 F v. Alice Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Mar 1789 (2) and died on 10
Apr 1790.(2)
+ 1062 F vi. Alice Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Mar 1791 (2) and died on
30 May 1866.(3)
+ 1063 M vii. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Apr 1793 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 4 Sep 1863 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
1064 M viii. Seth Burgess Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Sep 1795 (2) and
died on 15 Mar 1868 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer, surveyor, teacher. He did much surveying of lands
and laying out of public highways; was many years a common
schoolteacher, afterward principal of an academy. (3)
Seth Burgess married Sabra Fullerton or Millerton,(2) daughter of
____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Sabra was
born in 1803 (2) and died on 17 Dec 1844.(2)
+ 1065 M ix. William Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Jun 1798 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 4 May 1843 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
+ 1066 M x. Leonard Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Dec 1801 in Cornwallis
N.S. (2) and died on 10 May 1880.(3)
1067 F xi. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Mar 1806 (2) and died in
Jun 1827.(2)
John next married Sarah Peck,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
427. Catharine Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Apr 1758 in Lebanon CT.(2)
Catharine married David Beckwith,(2, 3) son of Samuel Beckwith and Miriam
Marvin, on 7 Apr 1774.(2) David was born on 22 Jun 1752 (3) and died on
17 Nov 1787.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
1068 M i. John Beckwith(1, 3) was born on 25 Dec 1774 (3) and died
young.(3)
1069 F ii. Zerviah Beckwith(1, 3) was born on 5 Feb 1782.(3)
1070 F iii. Catherine Beckwith(1, 3) was born on 21 Feb 1784.(3)
1071 F iv. Tirzah Beckwith(1, 3) was born on 14 Mar 1787.(3)
428. Martha Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Oct 1760 in Cornwallis N.S. (2) and
died on 11 Feb 1838.(2)
Martha married Maj. Lemuel Morton,(2) son of Elkanah Morton and Rebecca
____________, on 7 Jun 1780.(2) Lemuel was born on 20 Jan 1753 (2) and
died on 30 Apr 1811.(2)
Additional facts:
Major Morton was M.P.P. twenty years; was J.P. and major of the 6th
Battalion of Militia. From 1806 until his death, he represented the
town of Cornwallis. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
1072 M i. John Morton(1, 2) was born on 26 Mar 1781 (3) and died on 3
Mar 1858.(2)
Additional facts:
John Morton was representative in the House of Assembly for eighteen
years and served in the Legislative Council for twelve years. He was
Colonel of Militia and a man of prominence in the community. (3)
John married Ann Cogswell,(3) daughter of Mason Cogswell and Lydia
____________, on 28 Apr 1810.(3)
1073 M ii. William Morton(1, 2) was born on 31 May 1782 (3) and died on 4
Aug 1848.(2)
1074 M iii. James Morton(1, 2) was born on 19 Oct 1783 (3) and died on 29
May 1811.(2)
1075 M iv. George E. Morton(1, 2) was born on 27 Aug 1785 (2) and died on
27 Jul 1809.(2)
+ 1076 M v. Holmes Morton(1, 2, 3) was born on 6 Mar 1788.(2)
1077 M vi. Charles Morton(1, 2) was born on 3 Dec 1789 (2) and died in
Feb 1858.(3)
Charles married Mary Woodworth,(3) daughter of William Woodworth, on 6
Nov 1816.(3) Mary was born on 3 May 1798.(3)
1078 M vii. Guy Morton(1, 2) was born on 30 Oct 1791.(2)
Guy married Judith Morse,(3) daughter of Obediah Morse and Hannah Chute,
on 30 Sep 1815.(3) Judith was born on 13 Sep 1791 (3) and died on 9
May 1856.(3)
1079 F viii. Rebecca Morton(1, 2) was born on 28 Aug 1793.(2)
Rebecca married William Burbridge,(2) son of John Burbridge and Esther
Chase, on 7 Apr 1825.(3) William was born on 1 Oct 1792.(3)
1080 F ix. Mary Alice Morton(1, 2) was born on 12 Nov 1799 (2) and died
on 2 Jul 1851.(2)
429. Alice Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Jan 1763 (2) and died on 12 Mar
1791.(2)
Alice married Roland Morton,(2, 3) son of Elkanah Morton and Rebecca
____________, on 20 Jun 1785.(2) Roland was born circa 1752.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1081 F i. Rebecca Morton(1, 2) was born on 6 Nov 1786 (2) and died on
1 Jan 1855.(3)
1082 M ii. Elkanah Morton(1, 2) was born on 30 Dec 1788.(3)
Elkanah married Pamelia Sophia Freeman,(3) daughter of William Freeman
and Desire Newcomb, on 19 Nov 1812.(3) Pamelia was born circa 1793
(3) and died in 1831.(3)
Marriage Notes: They were third cousins.
430. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Apr 1764.(2)
Mary married Jedediah Crocker,(2) son of John Crocker and Eleanor
____________, on 1 Oct 1782.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
1083 M i. Benjamin Crocker(1, 2) was born on 7 Mar 1784.(2)
1084 M ii. Solomon Crocker(1, 2) was born on 1 Apr 1786.(2)
1085 F iii. Eleanor Crocker(1, 2) was born on 2 Aug 1788.(2)
432. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Feb 1768 (2) and died on 10 Jul 1815
in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Ruth married Samuel Sanford,(2, 3) son of Benjamin Sanford and Amelia
____________, on 14 Feb 1787.(2) Samuel was born on 24 Apr 1768 in
Cornwallis N.S. (3) and died on 10 Jul 1815 in Cornwallis N.S..(3)
Children from this marriage were:
1086 M i. John Newcomb Sanford(1, 2) was born on 25 Dec 1788.(2)
John Newcomb married Sophia Condon,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 18 Mar 1813.(3)
John Newcomb next married Charlotte Woodworth,(3) daughter of
____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 7 Mar
1821.(3)
1087 M ii. David Sanford(1, 2) was born on 10 Feb 1790.(2)
1088 M iii. Jonathan Sanford(1, 2) was born on 10 Nov 1792.(2)
1089 F iv. Mary Sanford(1, 2) was born on 11 Sep 1795.(3)
1090 M v. Jacob Sanford(1, 2) was born on 25 Aug 1796.(2)
1091 F vi. Elizabeth Sanford(1, 2) was born on 3 Jun 1798.(2)
1092 F vii. Amelia Sanford(1, 2) was born on 18 Mar 1800 (2) and died on
21 Sep 1834 in Cornwallis N.S..(3)
Amelia married Enoch Cleveland,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 18 Dec 1822 in Cornwallis N.S..(3)
Enoch was born in 1800.(3)
433. Jonathan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Nov 1770 in Cornwallis N.S.,(2)
died on 11 Jun 1851 in Cornwallis N.S.,(2) and was buried in Mill Stream
Cemetery, Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
Jonathan Newcomb was born ten years after the removal of his parents from
Lebanon, now Columbia, Conn., to Cornwallis. He was a farmer, residing
in West Cornwallis. Upon his death his farm was divided among his sons,
Hugh R., John C. and Daniel.
The story is told of Jonathan and his brother Benjamin going out toward
the west in search of a suitable place for Jonathan to settle upon.
They camped out in the woods near a clear brook, and there Jonathan
"put out stakes", built a log hut, three-fourths of a mile from what is
now called Buckley's Corner, near Waterville. He later married and
built a strong house nearby, where he and his children and his
children's children lived. (3)
Jonathan married Margaret Cummings,(2) daughter of James Cummings, on 31 Mar
1796.(3) Margaret was born on 9 Jan 1779 (2) and died on 5 Jan 1853.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1093 F i. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Jan 1797 (2) and died
on 15 Sep 1854 in Roxbury MA.(2)
+ 1094 M ii. Hugh Ross Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Sep 1799 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2) and died on 30 Apr 1866 in Cornwallis
N.S..(2)
+ 1095 F iii. Grizzie Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Sep 1801.(2)
+ 1096 F iv. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Aug 1804 (2) and died on
24 Jun 1837.(2)
+ 1097 M v. Lemuel Morton Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Feb 1807 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2) and died on 17 Nov 1891.(3)
+ 1098 M vi. John Cummings Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 May 1809 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2) and died on 10 Jan 1866.(2)
+ 1099 F vii. Margaret Alice Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Nov 1811 (2) and
died on 11 Dec 1864.(2)
1100 F viii. Martha Rebecca Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Jan 1815 (2) and
died on 12 Jul 1896 in Grafton N.S..(3)
1101 M ix. George Allen Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 May 1817 (2) and died
on 12 Aug 1861 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer. (3)
1102 F x. Hannah E. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 May 1820 (2) and died on
9 Apr 1842.(2)
+ 1103 M xi. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Nov 1824 (2) and died on
17 Mar 1886 in Grafton N.S..(3)
434. Jacob Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Jan 1776 in Cornwallis N.S. (2) and
died on 4 Aug 1854 in Cornwallis N.S..(2)
Additional facts:
Jacob Newcomb was a farmer, always resided at Cornwallis, and was very
fond of hunting, keeping hounds for that purpose. He wife lived at
Cornwallis from childhood. (3)
Jacob married Wealthy Terry,(2) daughter of Ephraim Terry and Ann Johnson, on
25 Dec 1804.(3) Wealthy was born on 30 Oct 1778 (2) and died on 27 Jan
1847.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
1104 M i. Charles English Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 2 Sep 1807 (2) and
died after 1835.(2)
Death Notes: Disappeared mysteriously; last heard from in June 1835, at
Fredericktown, New Brunsiwck.
1105 M ii. Ephraim Terry Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Mar 1810 (2) and
died on 27 Apr 1853.(3)
Additional facts:
1830, Chile: ? (2)
Ephraim Terry married Ann ____________,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
1106 M iii. George Washington Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Apr 1814 (2) and
died after Jul 1842.(2)
Additional facts:
1842, New York: ? (2)
+ 1107 M iv. John Terry Newcomb(1, 2, 85) was born on 22 Dec 1816 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2) and died on 11 Jun 1877.(3)
+ 1108 M v. William Ritchie Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 2 May 1819 in
Cornwallis N.S. (2) and died on 7 Aug 1874.(3)
1109 F vi. Ann Jane Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 27 Aug 1822,(2, 3) died
on 7 Jun 1901,(3) and was buried in Fox Hill Cem.,
Cornwallis N.S..(3)
Ann Jane married Lemuel Kinsman,(2, 3) son of Ebenezer Kinsman and Mary
Ells, in 1848.(85) Lemuel was born in 1818 (3) and died on 30 Sep
1900.(3)
Marriage facts:
Marriage Bond: 1 Apr 1848, Nova Scotia. (85) John Terry and Jacob
Newcomb, yeoman, of Cornwallis, Kings Co., also signed the bond.
442. Bethuel Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 23, 45) was born on 17 Dec 1751 in Columbia CT
(2, 4) and died on 2 Feb 1826 in Thetford VT.(2, 23)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War, 1775. (2, 23) American Revolution: Entered
the service in Capt. James Clark's company, Colonel Putnam's 3rd
Connecticut regiment, and was engaged in the Battle of Bunker Hill. In
1818 he applied for a pension and under the act of 1838 his widow's
claim was allowed.
From John Bearse Newcomb's book:
Mr. Newcomb was a soldier in the patriot army of the Revolution. He
entered the service 15 May 1775, in the Company of Capt. James Clark of
Lebanon, 6th Co., Col. Israel Putnam, Third Conn. Regt., and was in the
battle of Bunker Hill. He was discharged 15 Dec. 1775.
Bethuel Newcomb's account of The Battle of Bunker Hill:
I fired my gun until it became so hot I couldn't hold it; stepped past
where a soldier had fallen--caught his gun. We kept hearing some one
calling "Retreat!", but thought it was someone running away. Soon Gen.
Israel Putnam came on horseback--on a dead run, bareheaded, calling
out: "God curse you why don't you retreat. The British have almost
surrounded you." Then we turned and ran up Bunker Hill--the grapeshot
cutting down the grass between our legs as we ran. I was never wounded.
Military: Revolutionary War, 1775, Bunker Hill MA. (3) Mr. Newcomb was a
soldier in the patriot army of the Revolution. He entered the service
15 May 1775, in the Company of Capt. James Clark of Lebanon, 6th Co.,
Col. Israel Putnam, Third Conn. Regt., and was in the battle of Bunker
Hill. He was discharged 15 Dec. 1775.
Bethuel Newcomb's account of the Battle of Bunker Hill: "I fired my gun
until it became so hot I couldn't hold it; stepped past where a soldier
had fallen-- caught his gun. We kept hearing someone calling
'Retreat!', but thought it was someone running away. Soon Gen. Israel
Putnam came on horseback-- on a dead run, bareheaded, calling out: 'God
curse you why don't you retreat. The British have almost surrounded
you.' Then we turned and ran up Bunker Hill-- the grapeshot cutting
down the grass between our legs as we ran. I was never wounded."
In 1776 he volunteered for three months in the Company of James Pineo,
to go to New York. After leaving the service he went in search of his
father, who disappeared during the war.
In 1781 Bethuel Newcomb and his wife sold twenty-five acres of land in
Lebanon, inherited from Mrs. Newcomb's father, Ezekiel, of Lebanon;
also, two other lots, ten, and seven 1/4 acres. About 1782 they settled
in Thetford, Vt., but returned three years later. He joined the church
in 1789, and in 1791 they again removed to Thetford, his wife and their
five children riding in an ox cart.
He drew a pension under Act of Congress of 1818, and his widow under
Act of 1838. He was a shoemaker, farmer and musician. They resided in
what is now North Thetford, about one-half mile west from Lyme Bridge.
(3)
Bethuel married Mabel Thomas,(2, 23) daughter of Ezekiel Thomas, on 16 Apr
1778 in Lebanon CT.(23) Mabel was born on 12 Mar 1752 (3) and died on 20
Mar 1841 in Thetford VT.(2, 23)
Marriage Notes: Married by Rev. Thos. Brockway (2)
Additional facts:
She has conflicting birth information of 14 Mar 1759. (2, 23)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1110 M i. Jacob Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 24 Feb 1779 in Lebanon
CT,(2, 3) died on 12 Aug 1859 in Thetford VT,(2, 23) and was
buried in Hillside Cem., Academy Rd., Thetford VT.(86)
1111 F ii. Luna Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Aug 1781 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 8 Jul 1858 in Thetford VT.(2)
Luna married Thomas Merrill,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in Mar 1811.(2) Thomas was born circa
1778 in New Hampshire.
Additional facts:
Living: 1874, Thetford VT. (2)
Census: 1850 U.S. Census, 7 Oct 1850, Thetford VT. (87) Thomas Meril,
farmer age 72, value of real estate 1000, born in New Hampshire. Luna
age 68, born in Connecticut.
+ 1112 F iii. Lucinda Newcomb(1, 2, 45) was born on 13 Jan 1784 in
Connecticut (2) and died in 1868 in New York.(2)
1113 F iv. Lucina Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Aug 1786 (2) and died on 16
Mar 1841.(2)
+ 1114 M v. Isaiah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Sep 1789 in Connecticut
(2) and died on 22 Aug 1863 in Lisbon NH.(2)
+ 1115 F vi. Lavina (Lavinia) Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Oct 1792 (2)
and died on 26 Nov 1836.(2)
+ 1116 M vii. Asahel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Jun 1794 in Thetford VT
(2) and died on 18 Jun 1867 in Orford NH.(2)
1117 F viii. Louisa Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 31 Mar 1797 (2) and died
before Nov 1880.(3)
Louisa married Nathan Rugg,(2) son of ____________ Rugg, on 4 Feb
1838.(2) Nathan was born circa 1790 in New Hampshire and died in
1870.(2)
Marriage Notes: Nathan's first wife was Louisa's sister. His brother
Phineas married their sister Linda.
Additional facts:
He worked as a carpenter. (3)
Census: 1850 U.S. Census, 18 Sep 1850, Orford NH. (87) Nathan Rugg,
farmer age 60, value of real estate 2000, born in New Hampshire.
Louisa age 53, born in Vermont, Thomas M. age 18, born in Vermont.
Also, Amanda Ellis age 12, born in Vermont.
Census: 1860 U.S. Census, 17 Jul 1860, Orford NH. (88) Nathan Rugg,
farmer age 70, value of real estate 3000, personal estate 2096, born
in New Hampshire. Louisa N. age 63, born in Vermont, Thomas M.,
farmer age 27, born in New Hampshire, Amanda P. age 22, born in
Vermont.
Census: 1870 U.S. Census, 25 Jun 1870, Orford NH. (89) Nathan Rugg,
farmer age 80, value of real estate 2300, personal estate 1800, born
in New Hampshire. Louisa age 73, born in Vermont. Thomas, farmer age
38, value of real estate 1200, personal estate 200, born in New
Hampshire. Amanda age 32, George age 8, Lavina age 3, all born in New
Hampshire.
+ 1118 M ix. Isaac Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Jul 1799 in Thetford VT
(2) and died on 11 Feb 1873 in Craftsbury VT.(2)
+ 1119 F x. Linda Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Jun 1802 in Vermont (2)
and died before Jun 1880.
444. Lois Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Jun 1756.(2)
Lois married Jonathan Hatch,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
1120 M i. Jonathan Hatch.(1, 3)
1121 F ii. Lavina Hatch.(1, 3)
Lavina married ____________ Aldrich,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1122 F iii. Mary Hatch.(1, 3)
Mary married Enoch Burbank,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
447. Israel Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 46) was born on 20 Dec 1764 in Columbia CT,(2,
4) died on 8 Jul 1849,(47) and was buried in Derby VT.(3)
Additional facts:
He has conflicting birth information of Dec 1766. (47)
From B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book. Israel Newcomb was living in Lebanon in
1787, but he settled at Derby, Vt., where he had previously purchased a
farm, and worked at his trade, tailoring. He resided in Derby ten
years, then purchased a farm in Stanstead, Canada, where they resided
for twenty-four years; then returned to Derby, 1842. He was interred in
the cemetery at the Derby Line. Their first four children were born at
Derby. (3)
He has conflicting death information of 7 Jul 1849 in Derby VT. (2)
Census: 1810 U.S. Census, 1810, Derby VT. (90) Living in Derby VT in 1810,
head of household is Isreal Newcomb. Number of free white males under
10 is 1, 26-44, 1. Number of free white females 16-25 is 1.
Israel married Susan Sanborn,(2, 46) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 8 Jun 1808 in Newbury VT.(2) Susan was
born on 15 Apr 1788 in Dunsputer, Canada (2, 46) and died on 26 Jun 1863
in Walden VT.(2, 46, 47)
Additional facts:
She has conflicting birth information. (47) April 15, 1787
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1123 M i. Bethuel M. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Feb 1810 in Derby VT
(2) and died on 16 Nov 1898 in Yakima WA.(3)
+ 1124 M ii. Israel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Jun 1812 in Derby VT (2)
and died on 2 Apr 1898 in Manchester IA.(3)
+ 1125 F iii. Laura Ann Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 Jun 1818 in Derby VT
(3, 47) and died on 21 Feb 1846 in West Derby VT.(2, 47)
+ 1126 F iv. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Sep 1822 in Derby VT
(2) and died in Apr 1870 in Lowell MA.(2)
+ 1127 F v. Susan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Oct 1827 in Stanstead,
Quebec (2) and died on 25 Feb 1915 in San Jose CA.(3)
+ 1128 F vi. Caroline A. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Jul 1830 in
Stanstead, Quebec.(2)
448. Deborah Newcomb(1, 2, 7, 48) was born on 5 May 1745.(3)
Deborah married John Lennon,(2, 48) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Children from this marriage were:
1129 M i. Daniel Lennon(1, 91) was born circa 1773,(91) died on 27 Oct
1874 in New York,(91) and was buried in Oct 1874 in Acra
Cem., Greene Co. NY.(91)
Daniel married Elizabeth Noble,(91) daughter of Goodman Noble and Sarah
Tyler. Elizabeth was born circa 1786,(91) died on 25 Mar 1870 in New
York,(91) and was buried in Mar 1870 in Acra Cem., Greene Co. NY.(91)
1130 M ii. John Lennon.(1, 91)
1131 M iii. Cyrenus Lennon(1, 91) was born circa 1779.(91)
1132 M iv. James Lennon(1, 91) was born on 26 Jun 1784.(91)
1133 M v. Sarah Lennon.(1, 91)
1134 F vi. Mary Lennon.(1, 91)
1135 F vii. Hanrietta Lennon.(1, 91)
Hanrietta married Jonas Finch,(91) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 1136 M viii. Robert G.L. Lennon(1, 48) died on 11 Aug 1863 in Kingston NY
(48, 91) and was buried in Aug 1863 in Acra Cem., Greene Co.
NY.(91)
1137 M ix. Zacheus Lennon(1, 91) was born circa 1790 in New York,(91)
died on 19 Jul 1871 in New York,(91) and was buried in Jul
1871 in Acra Cem., Greene Co. NY.(91)
449. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 3) was born in 1747.(3)
Elizabeth married Isaac Hollister,(3) son of Timothy Hollister and Lucretia
____________, circa 1773.(3) Isaac was born circa 1750 in Glastonbury
CT.(3)
Additional facts:
1763. On 15 Oct 1763, Isaac, his father, and a brother, while plowing in a
field, were attacked by a party of Indians from the Genesee tribe. His
father and brother were killed; Isaac was captured and kept prisoner
over several years. After arriving at manhood he escaped, through the
aid of a friendly squaw. The camping-ground of the Indians during his
captivity was at the present site of Rochester. N.Y. After his escape
he worked as a mason, and afterwards learned the weaver's and
reed-maker's trade from his father-in-law, Cyrenius Newcomb. After
their marriage they lived for a short time at Hurley Flats, N.Y., where
probably all their children were born. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
1138 M i. Josiah Hollister.(1, 3)
1139 F ii. Sarah Hollister.(1, 3)
1140 F iii. Elizabeth Hollister.(1, 3)
1141 M iv. Isaac Hollister(1, 3) was born on 21 Jan 1781.(3)
+ 1142 M v. Kinner Hollister(1, 3) was born on 13 Jan 1783 (3) and died
on 28 Apr 1850.(92)
1143 M vi. Joseph Hollister(1, 3) was born in 1785.(3)
1144 M vii. William Hollister(1, 3) was born on 10 Oct 1793.(3)
1145 F viii. Polly Hollister.(1, 3)
1146 M ix. John Hollister.(1, 3)
450. Cyrenius Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Jan 1749 in Little Nine Partners,
Dutchess Co. NY (2) and died in 1815 in Albany NY.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: (3) Cyrenius Newcomb served in the Revolutionary War in 1778, 28
May, being Second Lieutenant, Stoutenburgh's 4th Regt., Dutchess Co.
Militia; also, was reported as of the same rank 17 Oct. 1785. He was an
officer in the War of 1812.
He worked as a tanner, shoemaker. (3)
Cyrenius married Jane Morris,(2, 7) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Jane was born on 25 Mar 1754 in Sackett's
Harbor NY (2, 7) and died in Aug 1822.(2)
Additional facts:
She has conflicting birth information of 1815. (7)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1147 M i. James Smith Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Oct 1773 in Little
Nine Partners, Dutchess Co. NY (2) and died on 19 Aug 1848
in Parma NY.(2)
+ 1148 M ii. Dr. Samuel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 4 May 1775 in Little
Nine Partners, Dutchess Co. NY (2) and died on 20 Oct 1853
in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.(2)
+ 1149 M iii. Kinner Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Jun 1777 in Nine
Partners NY (2) and died on 3 Sep 1852 in Harding (later
Freedom) IL.(2)
+ 1150 M iv. Cyrenius Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Apr 1779 in Nine
Partners NY (2) and died on 4 Jun 1843 in Elizabethtown
NY.(2)
+ 1151 M v. John B. Newcomb(1, 2, 7, 49) was born on 1 Nov 1781,(2, 7,
49) died on 30 Oct 1866 in Schaghticoke NY,(2, 7, 49) and
was buried in Elmwood Cem., Schaghticoke NY.(49)
+ 1152 F vi. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Nov 1783 (2) and died
circa 1822 in Plattsburg NY.(2)
1153 M vii. Zaccheus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Nov 1786.(2)
1154 M viii. Smith Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 May 1789 (2) and died in
Lake Erie.(2) The cause of his death was drowning.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: War of 1812, Cir 1812. (2) Served in War of 1812 at 1st
Lieut., afterward as Capt.; was with Commodore Chauncey. He was
accidentally drowned in Lake Erie near the close of the war.
1155 M ix. Henry Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Jun 1793 (2) and died circa
1807.
+ 1156 M x. Hiram Kinner Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Mar 1799 in
Pittstown NY (2) and died on 25 Feb 1860 in Watertown NY.(2)
451. Sarah "Sally" Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 2 Mar 1752 in Dutchess Co. NY
(3) and died on 9 Jan 1840.(3)
Sally married Nehemiah Mead,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 23 Nov 1769.(3) Nehemiah was born on 27 May
1747 (3) and died on 17 Feb 1822.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
1157 F i. Deborah Mead(1, 3) was born on 4 Oct 1770.(3)
1158 F ii. Priscilla Mead(1, 3) was born on 16 Mar 1772.(3)
1159 M iii. Nehemiah Mead(1, 3) was born on 21 Jan 1774.(3)
1160 M iv. Newcomb Mead(1, 3) was born on 13 Nov 1775.(3)
1161 F v. Nancy Mead(1, 3) was born on 15 Feb 1778.(3)
1162 M vi. Judah Mead(1, 3) was born on 7 Feb 1780.(3)
1163 M vii. John Mead(1, 3) was born on 30 Jan 1782.(3)
1164 F viii. Elizabeth Mead(1, 3) was born on 26 Nov 1783.(3)
1165 M ix. Cyrenus Mead(1, 3) was born on 9 Jun 1785 (3) and died on 23
Apr 1862 in Plattsburgh NY.(3)
1166 M x. Smith Mead(1, 3) was born on 12 Apr 1787 (3) and died on 8 Mar
1875 in Plattsburg NY.(3)
Smith married Hannah Roberts,(3) daughter of John Roberts, on 1 Jan 1809
in Plattsburg NY.(3)
1167 M xi. Israel Mead(1, 3) was born on 25 Apr 1789.(3)
1168 M xii. James Mead(1, 3) was born on 30 May 1791.(3)
1169 F xiii. Matilda Mead(1, 3) was born on 18 Mar 1795.(3)
1170 F xiv. Sarah Mead(1, 3) was born on 26 Apr 1797.(3)
1171 F xv. Sally Mead(1, 3) was born on 9 Jul 1798.(3)
Sally married ____________ Thomas,(3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
452. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Nov 1753 in Little Nine Partners,
Dutchess Co. NY (2) and died in 1841 in Columbus OH.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) Simon Newcomb enlisted in the
Revolutionary War from Nine Partners, Jun 1776, in Capt. Melancton
Smith's Co. of Rangers, Stephen Haight, Lieut., Holmes, Ensign, no
Colonel; was engaged for five months at Nine Partners, Fishkill,
Peekskill, and Verplanks Point in arresting and guarding Tories. While
at the latter place the British ship Asia, seventy-four guns, and other
smaller vessels, came up the North River and anchored opposite. His
duties were transferred to watching and preventing the landing of the
army until September, when ordered to White Plains, and he was employed
until October in traversing the foregoing names places and on the
Peekskill mountains; returned to Fishkill, thence to Poughkeepsie, to
guard prisoners until the end of the month, when he was discharged at
Nine Partners.
On 10 Dec. 1776 he volunteered in the same company; was discharged in
February following. On 10 Aug. 1777, he volunteered in Capt. John
Rouse's Co., Ingals, Lieut, Col. Graham's Regt, Gen. Glover's Brigade;
marched to Stillwater and encamped on Bemis Heights; was present at the
capture of the army of Gen. Burgoyne, during the battle being en Gen.
Gates' Division; after Burgoyne's surrender he was ordered to Albany,
then to Esopus, etc., and was discharged 10 Nov. In June and July 1778,
he served under Capt. Elijah Herrick, Col. Frazer's Regt.; in 1779 in
Capt. Ostram's Co., same regiment.
As a result of his services during the war he was a pensioner.
In 1783 he removed from Nine Partners to Pittstown; in 17786 to
Plattsburgh, N.Y., in in 1835 to Cuyahoga co., Ohio, to be with his
children. He was survived by his thrid wife. He is said to have had
five children by his first wife, four by his second wife. (3)
Simon married Phebe Norcross,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
Alt. Names: (3) Bethuel Merrit Newcomb gives her name as Rebecca Norcross
or Northrup.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1172 F i. Sarah Rebecca Newcomb.(1, 2, 3)
1173 F ii. Eliza Newcomb.(1, 2)
Eliza married Seneca Beadle,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1174 F iii. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) died young.(3)
Death Notes: Died young.
1175 M iv. James Newcomb(1, 2) died young.(2, 3)
1176 F v. Keziah Newcomb.(1, 2)
Death Notes: Died at age 16.
Simon next married Rebecca Banker,(2, 3) daughter of John Banker and Eleanor
Scott. Rebecca was born on 5 Feb 1768 (3) and died on 2 Apr 1810.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1177 F i. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 2 Jun 1808 in Plattsburg NY
(2) and died in 1855 in Cleveland OH.(2, 3)
1178 F ii. Lucretia Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Jan 1810 in Plattsburg NY
(3) and died on 23 Jan 1883 in Cleveland OH.(3) (Twin)
Lucretia married Levi Stearns,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 1179 F iii. Erexenia Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Jan 1810 in Plattsburg
NY (3) and died on 23 Jan 1882.(3) (Twin)
Simon next married (Widow) Allen,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in 1811.(3)
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1180 M i. James Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Nov 1814 in Plattsburg NY
(2) and died on 14 Mar 1900 in Cleveland OH.(3)
453. Kinner Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Aug 1756 in Nine Partners NY (2) and
died on 6 Feb 1840 in Plattsburg NY.(2, 41)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3, 41) A patriot soldier, Kinner Newcomb
served during the War of the Revolution. He enlisted from Nine Partners
in June 1776, in the Co. of Capt. Melancton Smith's Rangers, Stephen
Haight, Lieut-Col.; rendered nearly five months' service there, and at
Verplanks Point, Poughkeepsie, and on the Peekskill Mountains, in
apprehending and guarding Tories. In Aug. 1777 he enlisted at Nine
Partners in Capt. John Rouse's Co., joined the regiments of Col. Graham
in Gen. Glover's brigade at Lansingburgh, marched to Stillwater,
encamped on Bemis Heights until 16 Oct., then pursued the retreating
army of Gen. Burgoyne, which surrendered on the 19th. Soon afterwards
he returned to Albany, then Esopus, a part of the time having only
roasted apples for food; was discharged at the end of three months. He
was also in the Co. of Capt. Wanderburgh, Second N.Y. Regt.; served in
Col. Philip Courtlandt's regiment, a portion of the time as orderly
sergt.; was named Col. Marinus Willett; was a private in the Fifth
Regt., Rosecranse Co. Jan 1778 to Jan 1782.
He afterward drew 600 acres of land for his services; was a pensioner
under Act of 1828, and his widow Olive under Act of 1853.
In 1785 he removed to Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., N.Y., where he lived for
the rest of his life.
Kinner Newcomb was a member of the State Assembly, representing Clinton
and Franklin counties in 1808-09. He was for many years a judge of the
county courts. He commanded the first company of militia organized in
Plattsburgh, and during the War of 1812 was at the head of a company of
"Silver Greys", ready to turn out at a moment's warning. (3)
Kinner married Lucretia Banker,(2) daughter of John Banker and Eleanor Scott,
on 15 Jan 1784.(2) Lucretia was born on 3 Dec 1762 in Dutchess Co. NY (3)
and died on 4 Mar 1830 in Plattsburg NY.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1181 M i. Platt Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Nov 1785 in Plattsburgh NY
(2) and died on 8 Jul 1871 in Plattsburgh NY.(3)
1182 M ii. Levi Newcomb(1, 3) died young.(3) The cause of his death was
drowning.(3)
Kinner next married Olive Beckwith,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 1 Jul 1830.(2) Olive was born circa
1780 and died on 4 Jun 1854.(2)
454. Keziah Newcomb(1, 3, 9) was born on 7 Nov 1758 in Pleasant Valley NY (3)
and died on 1 Feb 1814.(3)
Keziah married Rev. John Dodge,(3, 9) son of Jeremiah Dodge and Margaret
Vanderbilt, on 13 Oct 1777.(3) John was born on 22 Feb 1739 (3) and died
on 13 Apr 1816.(3)
Marriage Notes: She was his third wife. (3)
Additional facts:
He worked at Pleasant Valley NY. Baptist minister (3)
Children from this marriage were:
1183 M i. Dr. John Dodge(1, 3) was born on 7 Jul 1778 in Pleasant Valley
NY (3) and died on 27 Oct 1849.(3)
John married Sally M. Hawkins,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 26 Oct 1803.(3) Sally was born on
19 Oct 1788 (3) and died on 10 Apr 1811.(3)
John next married Sophia Cheeseman,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 22 Dec 1811.(3)
Sophia was born on 21 May 1792 (3) and died on 11 Oct 1827.(3)
John next married Mehitable Mosher,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 18 Dec 1828.(3)
Mehitable was born on 12 Nov 1810 (3) and died on 27 Jan 1841.(3)
1184 M ii. Samuel K. Dodge(1, 3) was born on 12 Oct 1779 in Pleasant
Valley NY (3) and died on 12 Sep 1863.(3)
Samuel K. married Hannah (Cons?),(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in Mar 1805.(3) Hannah
died on 10 Mar 1806.(3)
Samuel K. next married Isabella Balding,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 9 Sep 1807.(3)
Isabella died on 7 May 1820.(3)
Samuel K. next married Fanny Huntington,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 10 Mar 1831.(3) Fanny
died on 23 Jun 1870.(3)
1185 F iii. Elizabeth Dodge(1, 3) was born on 29 Jun 1782 in Pleasant
Valley NY (3) and died on 29 Jun 1855.(3)
+ 1186 M iv. Davis Stoddard Dodge(1, 3, 9) was born on 23 Dec 1783 (3)
and died in Nov 1872 in Illinois.(3)
1187 F v. Margaret Dodge(1, 3) was born on 27 Feb 1786 (3) and died on 8
Aug 1786.(3)
1188 F vi. Sarah Dodge(1, 3) was born on 17 Mar 1788 (3) and died in Apr
1874.(3)
Sarah married Stephen duBois,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1189 F vii. Marcia Dodge(1, 3) was born on 16 Aug 1790 (3) and died on 11
Sep 1854.(3)
Marcia married Robert Lawrence,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1190 M viii. Adam Todd Dodge(1, 3) was born on 23 Jul 1792 (3) and died on
8 Oct 1872.(3)
Adam Todd married Martha King,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 25 Nov 1821.(3)
1191 M ix. Cyrenus Newcomb Dodge(1, 3) was born on 13 Aug 1794 (3) and
died on 14 Feb 1863.(3)
Cyrenus Newcomb married Margaret Dodge,(3) daughter of Jeremiah Dodge,
on 1 Jan 1817.(3) Margaret was born on 23 Oct 1787 (3) and died on
23 Feb 1863.(3)
1192 F x. Margaret Dodge(1, 3) was born on 21 Dec 1796 (3) and died on
26 Dec 1850.(3)
1193 M xi. Edwin Dodge(1, 3) was born on 21 Dec 1798 (3) and died on 9
Oct 1836 in Grand Gulf MS.(3)
Edwin married Annabel Dodge,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1194 F xii. Keziah Dodge(1, 3) was born on 17 Feb 1801 (3) and died in
1865.(3)
Keziah married William Wilder,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
459. Eunice Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1748 in Pleasant Valley NY (3) and
died on 26 Apr 1812.(3)
Eunice married Noah Wheeler,(2, 3) son of ____________ Wheeler, on 23 Apr
1767.(3) Noah was born in 1744 (3) and died on 4 Jun 1823.(2, 3)
Children from this marriage were:
1195 M i. Noah Wheeler(1, 2) was born on 11 Jul 1768.(3)
Noah married Elizabeth Rowe,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1196 F ii. Eunice Wheeler(1, 2) was born on 5 Jan 1770 (3) and died after
1837 in Fabins NY.(2)
Eunice married Thomas Adams,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Thomas died after 1837 in Fabins NY.(2)
1197 M iii. Anthony Wheeler(1, 2) was born on 3 Nov 1771.(3)
Anthony married Celina Hopkins,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Anthony next married Phebe Gager,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
1198 M iv. Thomas Newcomb Wheeler(1, 2) was born on 18 Jun 1773.(3)
Thomas Newcomb married Lydia Wood,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
1199 M v. Curtis Wheeler(1, 3) was born on 6 Mar 1775 (3) and died on 25
Jun 1775.(3)
1200 M vi. Eben Wheeler(1, 2) was born on 2 Aug 1778.(3)
Eben married Betsey Conklin,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1201 M vii. Worcester (Woster) Wheeler(1, 3) was born on 28 Dec 1779.(3)
Worcester (Woster) married Waity Freeman,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
1202 M viii. David Wheeler(1, 2, 3) was born on 6 Jul 1782.(3)
David married Abigail Conklin,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1203 M ix. Alanson Wheeler(1, 2, 3) was born on 6 Dec 1784.(3)
Alanson married Hannah Hamblin,(3) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1204 M x. Richard Alsop Wheeler(1, 2) was born on 5 Nov 1786.(3)
Richard Alsop married Jennie Conklin,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
1205 F xi. Diedama Wheeler(1, 3) was born on 7 Nov 1789.(3)
Diedama married Sturgis Sanford,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1206 F xii. Charlotte Buell Wheeler(1, 2, 3) was born on 12 Aug 1791.(3)
460. Martha Newcomb.(1, 2)
Martha married Samuel Mosher,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
The child from this marriage was:
1207 F i. Sally Mosher(1, 2) died on 20 Sep 1864 in Rock Stream NY.(2)
Sally married ____________ Wheeler,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
463. Azariah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Aug 1762 (2) and died on 2 Aug
1843-1844 in Hector NY.(2)
Additional facts:
He has conflicting birth information of 15 Aug 1763 in Poughkeepsie NY.
(2) The family record has him born in 1762, his military record has him
born in 1763.
Military: American Revolution. (3) In August 1778, at the age of fifteen
or sixteen, Azariah Newcomb served six weeks as a substitute for Isaac
Pardee in guarding the public stores at Sharon, Conn. He volunteered
for three months in August 1780 at Salisbury, Conn., in the Company of
Capt. John Perier, regiment commanded by Col. Canfield in Gen. Willis'
or Wells' brigade; marched to Horse Neck, N.Y., white Plains and
Bedford Hill, where he was discharged in November. In an action at
Stamford, Conn., when the British forces landed from boats to burn the
town, he received a sword cut on the head and a bayonet wound in the
arm.
After the close of the war he moved to that part of Amenia, now North
East, in Dutchess Co., N.Y., thence to New Haven, Addison Co., Vt.;
returned to Salisbury, Conn., removed from there to Onondaga, N.Y.,
where he resided many years. He lived a few years in Olmstead, now a
district of Montreal, Canada, where in 1804 his house, store,
merchandise, and family records were burned. A part of his life he was
engaged in farming. He resided several years at Hector, Tompkins Co.,
N.Y. (3)
Azariah married Rebecca Bradley,(2) daughter of Thomas Bradley, in 1781.(2)
Rebecca died in Feb 1804 in Malone NY.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1208 F i. Anna Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Feb 1783 (2) and died on
16 Aug 1816 in Starkey NY.(2)
+ 1209 M ii. Buell Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Mar 1785 in Dutchess Co.
NY (2) and died on 22 Dec 1832 in Reading (now Starkey)
NY.(2)
+ 1210 F iii. Abigail Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Jun 1787 in Amenia NY
(2) and died on 29 Jun 1817 in Reading (now Starkey) NY.(2)
1211 F iv. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1794 (2) and died in Dec
1817.(2)
1212 M v. Hiram Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Oct 1799 in Vermont (2) and
died on 20 Sep 1864.(2)
General Notes: He lived with his sister Amanda in Starkey NY and brought up 7
of their brother Buell's orphan children. (3)
1213 F vi. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Vermont (2) and died young in
Canada.(2)
1214 F vii. Orrel Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Vermont (2) and died young in
Canada.(2)
1215 M viii. Harry Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Vermont (2) and died young in
Canada.(2)
1216 M ix. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Vermont (2) and died as an
infant in Canada.(2)
1217 M x. Alva Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1802 (2) and died in 1820 in
Starkey NY.(2)
Azariah next married (Second Wife) ____________,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. (Second died in 1951.(2)
The child from this marriage was:
1218 F i. Amanda Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Nov 1806 in Olmstead,
Canada (2) and died on 26 Sep 1864.(2)
464. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 49) was born in 1756 in Pleasant Valley NY,(2,
3, 23) died on 10 Mar 1832 in Shaftsbury VT,(2, 23, 49) and was buried
in Newcomb Cem., Pittstown NY.(49)
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War, 1781. (23) American Revolution: He served as
lieutenant in 1781 in the militia.
Military: American Revolution. (3) On 28 May 1775, Daniel Newcomb was made
Second Lieut. (vice Harris resigned) in 4th N.Y. Regt., Dutchess Co.
Militia. "John Langdon 2nd Lieut. Smiths Co. 4th N.Y. regt. vice
Newcomb (Daniel) lieut. removed (1775 or 1778)."
Mr. Newcomb received a large amount of property by his father's will: one
thousand acres of land in "Platts Borough"; 1 1/3 townships of land in
Totten and Crossfield's Indian Purchase, known as Ebenezer Jessup's
patent of Jacob and Wasson; £500 and £100 in stock, farming utensils,
etc. In 1791 he removed to Pittstown, Rensselaer Co. N.Y., where he
purchased a large farm. He was commissioned justice of the peace of
Rensselaer Co. 18 Mar. 1795.
He died at his farm in Shaftsbury, Bennington Co. Vt., but was interred
at Pittstown. (3)
Daniel married Elizabeth Wallace,(2, 23, 49) daughter of James Wallace and
Hannah Peck, on 1 Jan 1789.(2, 23) Elizabeth was born on 15 Oct 1768 in
Dutchess Co. NY,(3) died on 13 Sep 1802 in Pittstown NY,(2, 23, 49) and
was buried in Newcomb Cem., Pittstown NY.(49)
Additional facts:
She has conflicting birth information of 1772. (49)
She has conflicting birth information of 1769. (23)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1219 F i. Harriet Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Feb 1790 in
Pleasant Valley NY (2) and died on 4 Feb 1866 in Onondaga
Valley NY.(2)
1220 M ii. Robert Alexander Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Mar 1792 in
Pittstown NY (2) and died in 1819 in Lansingburg NY.(2)
Additional facts:
Education: Graduated from Union College, 1818. (3)
1221 M iii. Daniel Tobias Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Jul 1794 in
Pittstown NY,(2) died on 22 Dec 1870 in Davenport IA,(2) and
was buried in Oak Dale Cem., Davenport IA.(2) The cause of
his death was apoplexy.(2)
Additional facts:
1828, Newcomb NY: ? (2)
Military: War of 1812. (3) In the War of 1812 Mr. Newcomb served under
Capt. John Fake, Col. William Knickerbocker, in brigade commanded by
Gen. Eddy, at invasion of Plattsburgh Sept. 1814.
Daniel Newcomb was born at the old homestead of his parents, and his
youth and early manhood were spent on his father's farm in his
favorite pursuit, agriculture. In 1822, at the age of twenty-eight,
he located in Essex County, New York, with a view to the cultivation
of a large tract of land which he owned there, situation in what is
now the town of Newcomb. The town was named after him, incorporated
in 1928; he was the first supervisor.
After his marriage, they resided in Essex County, then a wild region
of the Adirondacks, for four or five years, when they returned to
Pittstown. He great ambition was to become a large agriculturist. He
decided, therefore, to explore the "Great West". Early in January
1837, he left his home and traveled alone on horseback (the snow in
many places two feet deep) through New York, Upper Canada, Michigan,
Indiana and Illinois, to the Mississippi River, crossing the river
into what is now Iowa (then Wisconsin Territory). After his
explorations he decided to settle on the west side of the "Father of
Waters".
In September Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb, with her parents, emigrated to
Iowa, arriving 10 November 1837. They located in a beautiful part of
the country, on the Mississippi River, about fifteen miles below Rock
Island, where they took possession of a log cabin. There were at the
time but two counties in what is now Iowa, Dubuque and Des Moines.
For several years they endured the labor, fatigue and privations
incident to settling and opening a farm in a new country. The
proceeds and profits of Mr. Newcomb's estate, under his wise
management and untiring industry, accumulated into a large fortune.
At an early day, seeing that the location of the site of the present
town of Davenport was surpassingly beautiful, even in its natural
state, he decided to make it his future home. According, in 1853 he
moved to Davenport and erected a fine residence, known as the
"Newcomb Mansion", on spacious grounds. In this lovely home, which
commands a charming view of the Mississippi River and Rock Island, he
spent the remainder of his days, dispensing the same generous
hospitality that he had in this cabin in the country.
Mr. Newcomb was a man of little of no personal pretentions, unusually
retiring, remarkable for sound judgment and close observations, his
uprightness unquestionable, correct in all his dealings, so generous
to the needy and kind to the poor that he was often called "the poor
man's friend". The law of his life was the Golden Rule: "Do unto
others as you would have other do unto you." No man could with truth
charge him with injustice of oppression in a business transaction,
and all trusts committed to him were scrupulously performed. The
sternness of his character was equaled only by his goodness,
temperance and integrity.
Though never a member of any Christian denomination (his sympathies
were with the old-school Presbyterians), he always entertained a
profound respect for religion and its ordinances, and manifested his
sense of duty by an habitual attendance at the house of worship. He
lived and died in the assurance of a blessed immortality. He often
said his hope of heaven was unclouded, and that death to him had not
terrors, the silent grave no gloom. No words more fully represented
his feelings than the following: "I know that my Redeemer liveth," a
sentiment expressed a short time previous to his death. His character
may thus be briefly summed up: to a sound judgment and uprightness of
heart and life he united great energy and untiring industry in all
affairs of business.
Mrs. Newcomb's long devotion to her husband and to his memory were
not more marked than her benevolence in every good work about her by
which the happiness or well-being of others might be promoted. She
united in her character those qualities which have ever rendered a
woman a blessing to the world. She erected to her husband's memory
the Newcomb Memorial Chapel at Davenport. In 1875-76 she gave a lot
from her homestead, valued at $5,000, to the Davenport Academy of
Sciences; she also presented to the Society five large oil paintings,
set in rich frames, of herself and husband, together with a copy of
the "Newcomb Genealogy" bound in Morocco. She also gave the ground
upon which stands the Presbyterian Church and other religious and
educational institutions, was chief patron of the public library, and
gave $25,000 to found the Old Ladie's Home at Davenport. (3)
Daniel Tobias Newcomb, son of Daniel and Elizabeth nee Wallace Newcomb,
was born in Pittstown, Rensselaer County, New York, on the 25th of
July, 1794.
His grandfather, Zaccheus Newcomb, was the fifth in descent from the
original Captain Andrew Newcomb, a native of the West of England, who
was among the earliest settlers of New England, being of Puritan
stock, and the founder of the family in America. The first mention
which we find of him is dated in the year 1663, in Boston,
Massachusetts, at which place he died in 1701.
He descendants in America are quite numerous, and are represented in
most of the states of the Union, embracing some of the foremost names
in various learned professions, as well as law-givers, scientists,
scholars, merchants, agriculturalists, and mariners; it has also
furnished a large number of deacons as well as clergymen to the
church.
The Newcombs were largely represented in the revolutionary war, in
the war of 1812, and in the Florida, Black Hawk and Mexican wars, and
also in the late war of the rebellion; to the latter struggle we have
ascertained that it sent no less than two hundred and twenty-five
members to fight for the Union.
The youth and early manhood of the subject of this sketch were spent
upon his father's farm in his favorite pursuit, agriculture. In the
war of 1812 he served under General Eddy during the invasion of
Plattsburgh, September 1814. In 1822, at the age of twenty-eight, he
located in Essex County, New York, with a view of cultivating a large
tract of land which he owned there, situated in what is now the town
of Newcomb, so named after him, incorporated in 1828, and of which he
was the first supervisor.
On first 13th of July, 1825, he was married to Miss Patience Viele,
eldest daughter of Abraham I. and Hanna (Douglass) Viele, of
Pittstown, where she was born on the 5th of February, 1804, and
sister to Hon. Philip Viele.
Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb removed to Essex
County, then a wild region of the Adirondacks, where they resided
some four or five years, when they returned to Pittstown. Mr.
Newcomb's ambition was to become an extensive agriculturalist, and he
therefore decided to explore the great west. Leaving his home in
January 1837, he traveled alone on horseback, with the snow in many
places two feet deep, through western New York, upper Canada,
Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, crossing the Mississippi River into
Iowa (then Wisconsin Territory) and deciding to settle on the west
side of the "Father of Waters". In September of the same year Mr. and
Mrs. Newcomb removed to their western home, accompanied by Mrs.
Newcomb's parents and other members of the family. They located in a
beautiful part of the country on the Mississippi River, about fifteen
miles below Rock Island, and took possession of a log cabin. At that
time there were but two counties in Iowa (being then about
twenty-five miles wide): Dubuque and Des Moines. Here they resided
several years, enduring all the labor, fatigue and privations
incident to frontier life in the west. Here Mr. Newcomb found ample
scope for the gratification of his ambition, and became the owner of
large tracts of land in Iowa. He operated one farm in Iowa containing
a field of twelve hundred acres, all enclosed by a substantial fence,
and which in one year produced the enormous hundred of thirty
thousand bushels of grain. He was one of the first Iowa farmers who
used agricultural machinery in the state. The profits and proceeds of
his estate, under his judicious management and untiring industry, in
due time accumulated a large fortune.
At an early day, seeing that the present site of the city of
Davenport was surpassingly beautiful, even in a state of nature, he
decided to make it his future home; accordingly in 1842 he removed to
that locality, and in after years erected a splendid residence on
spacious grounds, now well known as the Newcomb mansion. In this
lovely house, which commands a charming view of the Mississippi River
and Rock island, he spend the remainder of his days, dispensing the
same generous hospitality that he had done in his log cabin in the
country. he died of apoplexy, on the 22nd of December, 1870, leaving
no issue, beloved and respected by all who knew him.
Mr. Newcomb was a man of little of no personal pretentions, unusually
retiring, remarkable for sound judgment and close observation,
upright, unquestionable and correct in all his dealings, and so
generous to the needy and kind to the poor that he was often called
"the poor man's friend". The golden rule, "Do unto others as you
would have others do unto you", was the law of his life, and no man
could with truth charge him with injustice or oppression in any
business transactions, and all trusts committed to him were
scrupulously performed. The sternness of his character was fully
equaled by his goodness, temperence and integrity.
Though a member of no church, his sympathies were with the old-school
Presbyterians, and he entertained a profound respect for religion
which was manifested by an habitual attendance at the house of
worship. He lived and died in the assurance of a blessed immortality,
often saying his hope of heaven was unclouded, and that death to him
had no terrors, the silent grave no gloom. No words more fully
represented his feelings than the sublime oracle of Job, so familiar
to Christian ears: "I know that my Redeemer liveth." He repeated this
sentence as his own experience a short time before he died. His
character may thus be briefly summed up: to a sound judgment and
uprightness of heart and life he united great energy and untiring
industry in all business affairs.
His remains rest in the family grounds in Oak Dale cemetery,
Davenport. (93)
Daniel Tobias married Patience Viele,(2) daughter of Abraham L. Viele
and Hannah Douglass, on 13 Jul 1825.(2) Patience was born on 5 Feb
1804 in Pittstown NY,(3) died on 20 Aug 1891 in Rochester NH,(3) and
was buried in Davenport IA.(3)
Additional facts:
Mrs. Newcomb, who survives her husband, is truly a remarkable woman, of
more than ordinary intelligence. Possessed of a firm and earnest
Christian character and a high order of executive ability, she
exercises a deservedly great influence in the community where she
dwells. She enters heartily into all philanthropic enterprises, and
is liberal in the use of her large fortune. During the late war she
was active in the care of our wounded soldier, and during the entire
period of the war she was the very efficient president of the
Soldiers' Aid Society of Davenport, and also one of the incorporators
of the Solders' Orphans' Home, located in that city. She is an
earnest and consistent worker in the Presbyterian Church, and aids
largely in maintaining its interests.
She some time since erected the "Newcomb Memorial Chapel" at
Davenport, in memory of her late husband, and quite recently, with a
wise liberality, donated to the Davenport Academy of National Science
a lot, whereon a fine building is now being constructed. The impetus
thus given to this worthy enterprise has placed the institution in
advance of all similar ones in the west. This good deed was soon
followed by a like donation to the Literary Association in the
neighboring city of Moline by a lady, and still another to the
Library Association of Davenport.
Mrs. Newcomb's father was born at "The Valley", now Valley Falls, in
the town of Pittstown, Rensselaer County, New York, on the 8th of
October, 1772, and died at his residence in Muscatine County, Iowa,
on the 17th of May, 1840. he father, Lodewecus Viele, settled "The
Valley" more than one hundred years ago. Her mother, Hannah, only
daughter of Major Samuel Douglass, was born in the town of Pittstown,
New York, on the 21st of October, 1781, and died at her son-in-law's,
Dr. G.W. Fitch, in the city of Muscatine, Iowa, on the 16th of March,
1846, and is buried with her husband in Oak Dale Cemetery, Davenport,
in the same lot with their son-in-law, Daniel Tobias Newcomb. (93)
+ 1222 M iv. Thomas Wallace Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 49) was born on 5 Feb 1797
in Pittstown NY (2, 23) and died on 4 Jun 1870 in Albany
NY.(2, 23)
1223 M v. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Oct 1799 in Pittstown NY (2)
and died on 10 Feb 1800.(2)
1224 M vi. Pitt Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 25 Feb 1801 in Pittstown NY (2)
and died in Jan 1802.(2)
Daniel next married Lucina Woolman,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________. Lucina was born on 1 Sep 1786 (2) and died
on 11 Mar 1861 in Munson OH.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1225 M i. Charles Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 10 Feb 1815 in Shaftsbury
VT.(2)
1226 M ii. Pitt Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Oct 1817 (2) and died in
1831.(2)
Death Notes: Hooked by an ox.
+ 1227 F iii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Mar 1819 in Shaftsbury VT
(2) and died on 28 Jun 1887 in Ohio.(3)
+ 1228 F iv. Jane Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 May 1822 in Shaftsbury
VT.(2)
465. Christian Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1759 in Pleasant Valley NY (2) and
died in Jul 1812 in Poughkeepsie NY.(2)
Additional facts:
Christian Newcomb was a farmer. He settled three miles east of
Poughkeepsie, where he died. By will of his father he received the farm
formerly belonging to Bartholomew Noxon, which was bought of the
Commissioners of Sequestration: forfeited lands of the state of New
York; also, fifteen acres and dwelling-house in another place; his
children were born at Poughkeepsie.
Elder John Lawrence, a pioneer Baptist, organized a small church in
Zaccheus Newcomb's house in 1770; Christian Newcomb preached
occasionally. (3)
Christian married Hannah Fowler,(2) daughter of William Fowler, on 27 Sep
1792.(2) Hannah died in Jul 1834 in Pleasant Valley NY.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1229 F i. Eliza Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Dec 1795 in Poughkeepsie
NY.(2)
+ 1230 F ii. Sarah Maria Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 11 May 1798 in
Poughkeepsie NY (2) and died in 1860 in Kenosha WI.(2, 3)
1231 M iii. Zaccheus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Apr 1800 in Poughkeepsie
NY.(2)
+ 1232 M iv. Harvey Courtland Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 1 Oct 1803 in
Poughkeepsie NY (2) and died on 25 May 1858 in New York
NY.(2)
+ 1233 M v. Dr. John Edward Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 1 Mar 1807 in
Poughkeepsie NY (2, 3, 23) and died on 29 Oct 1860 in
Whitehall NY.(2, 3)
1234 M vi. Thomas P. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Jul 1810 (2) and died
young.(3)
466. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 May 1761 in Pleasant Valley NY (2)
and died on 3 May 1812 in Pleasant Valley NY.(2)
Additional facts:
Property: (3) Thomas Newcomb received by his father's will the homestead
in Pleasant Valley, about five hundred acres, and lived in the old
family mansion until his death. The estate and old brick house were
inherited by his son, John H., who owned the property and resided in
the mansion until 1859.
Thomas married Rachel Hopper,(2) daughter of Andries (Andrew) Hopper and
Catherine Stigmets. Rachel was born on 15 Sep 1766 (2) and died on 27 Apr
1812.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1235 F i. Charlotte Hopper Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Jul 1795 (2)
and died on 6 Sep 1853 in Red Hook NY.(2)
+ 1236 M ii. John Hopper Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Oct 1796 in
Pleasant Valley NY (3) and died on 8 Feb 1875 in Hyde Park
NY.(3)
+ 1237 M iii. Charles Tobias Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 May 1798 in
Pleasant Valley NY (2) and died on 14 Feb 1848 in Pleasant
Valley NY.(2)
1238 M iv. Andrew Hopper Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born on 26 Jan 1800,(2)
died in Nov 1852 in Syracuse NY,(2) and was buried in
Onondaga Valley NY.(2)
Additional facts:
Became a physician and established himself at Washingtonville in
Columbia Co., Pa.; moved thence to Syracuse, N.Y. and engaged
extensively in the manufacture of salt by solar evaporation. (2)
Andrew Hopper married Rebecca Davis,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
Andrew Hopper next married Sarah Kerr,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
Andrew Hopper next married Mary Beers,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
+ 1239 F v. Mary D. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Aug 1801 (2) and died
on 12 Aug 1863.(2)
+ 1240 F vi. Katharine H. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 2 Mar 1803 (2) and
died on 12 Mar 1835 in Milton PA.(2)
+ 1241 M vii. Zaccheus Tobias Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Jul 1804 in
Pleasant Valley NY.(2)
+ 1242 F viii. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Mar 1807 (2) and died on
12 Dec 1858 in Red Hook NY.(2)
467. Zaccheus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Jul 1767 in Pleasant Valley NY (2)
and died on 30 Aug 1831 in Pleasant Valley NY.(2)
Additional facts:
Zaccheus Newcomb was a physician and farmer. He resided upon his farm in
Pleasant Valley, given him by his father, until his death. (3)
Zaccheus married Mary Mead,(2) daughter of Isaac Mead and Mary ____________,
on 10 Jun 1800 in New York NY.(3) Mary was born on 10 Aug 1765 in New
York NY (3) and died on 24 Sep 1830.(2)
Death Notes: Thrown from a carriage.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1243 F i. Margaret G. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Oct 1801 (3) and
died circa 1879.(3)
+ 1244 M ii. Isaac Mead Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Sep 1803 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 26 Aug 1842 in Poughkeepsie NY.(2)
+ 1245 F iii. Sarah M. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 21 Sep 1805 (2) and died
on 9 Nov 1873.(2)
+ 1246 M iv. Zaccheus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 31 Aug 1807 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 6 Feb 1879 in Pleasant Valley
NY.(3)
468. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Mar 1770 in Pleasant Valley NY,(2) died
on 6 Feb 1827 in Pleasant Valley NY,(2) and was buried in Methodist
Cem., Pleasant Valley NY.(3)
Additional facts:
Mr. Newcomb received, by will of his father, three hundred acres of land
in Albany Co. He resided at Pleasant Valley, where all of his children
were born, and where he died. He was a farmer, miller, etc., owning
farm and mills. (3)
John married Ruth Bloom,(2) daughter of Judge Isaac Bloom. Ruth was born on
17 Jul 1772,(2) died on 17 Dec 1834 in Pleasant Valley NY,(2) and was
buried in Methodist Cem., Pleasant Valley NY.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1247 F i. Maria Bloom Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Jul 1792 in
Pleasant Valley NY (2) and died on 11 Jul 1835 in Clinton
NY.(2)
1248 F ii. Sally Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Jul 1794 in Pleasant Valley
NY (2) and died on 15 Oct 1794.(2)
1249 M iii. Zaccheus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Dec 1796 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 26 Feb 1806.(2)
+ 1250 F iv. Caroline Litchfield Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Oct 1799 in
Pleasant Valley NY (2) and died on 10 Nov 1830 in Pleasant
Valley NY.(2)
1251 F v. Phoebe Bloom Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 May 1801 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 1 Apr 1802.(2)
1252 F vi. Adaline Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Nov 1803 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 15 Apr 1806.(2)
+ 1253 M vii. Isaac Bloom Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Jan 1805 in
Pleasant Valley NY (2) and died in Nov 1861 in Libby Prison,
Richmond VA.(2)
1254 M viii. George Bloom Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 Jun 1807 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 10 Mar 1809.(2)
+ 1255 M ix. William Edgar Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Mar 1809 in
Pleasant Valley NY (3) and died in Apr 1855 in Fairfax
Courthouse VA.(2)
1256 F x. Charlotte Hopper Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Aug 1810 in
Pleasant Valley NY (2) and died in Feb 1860 in Langley
VA.(2)
Charlotte Hopper married Lewis Ackert,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
He worked as a market-keeper. (3)
+ 1257 M xi. John Jay Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Mar 1813 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died in 1884.(3)
1258 M xii. Richard Hart Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Mar 1815 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 27 Mar 1815.(2)
1259 M xiii. Jonathan Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 1 Aug 1817 in Pleasant
Valley NY (2) and died on 15 Aug 1817.(2)
469. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Apr 1773,(2) died on 15 Oct 1793,(2)
and was buried in Washington Hollow Cem., Dutchess Co. NY.(2)
Mary married Thomas Wallace,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 4 Jan 1789.(3) Thomas was born on 7 Jun
1765 (3) and died on 15 Oct 1793.(3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a merchant at Dutchess Co. NY. (3)
The child from this marriage was:
1260 F i. Mary Wallace(1, 2) died circa 1878 in Detroit MI.(3)
Mary married Samuel Lockwood,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
He worked as a merchant at Troy NY. (3)
470. Ruth Newcomb.(1, 2)
Ruth married Dr. Daniel Tobias,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 7 Sep 1788 in Dutchess Co. NY.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
1261 M i. Henry Tobias.(1, 2)
1262 F ii. Sarah Tobias.(1, 2)
471. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2, 3) was born in 1764 in Pleasant Valley NY (3) and
died on 17 Sep 1805.(3)
Sarah married Solomon Hitchcock,(2, 3) son of Samuel Hitchcock and Abigail
Dunham. Solomon was born on 5 Feb 1760 (3) and died on 8 Feb 1813.(3)
Children from this marriage were:
1263 F i. Sarah Hitchcock(1, 2, 3) was born in 1795 (3) and died in Aug
1853 in New Hamburg NY.(3)
Sarah married Rev. George B. Andrews,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 15 Oct 1823.(3)
Additional facts:
Episcopal minister (2)
1264 F ii. Charlotte Hitchcock(1, 3) was born in 1803 (3) and died in Aug
1809.(3)
472. Charlotte Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1779 (3) and died in Onondaga
Hollow NY.(3)
Charlotte married Jasper Hopper,(2, 3) son of Andries (Andrew) Hopper and
Catherine Stigmets, on 10 Oct 1800.(3) Jasper was born on 10 Jun 1770 (3)
and died on 30 Jun 1848 in Onondaga Hollow NY.(3)
Additional facts:
Mr. Hopper was Deputy Secretary of State, Albany, 1791-1802; Lieutenant,
5th N.Y. Regiment (Col. Hughes), 1793, promoted to Captain 1795;
Treasurer of "Military Society" for improvement in military art. In
1802 he resigned from the military and removed to Onondaga, where he
became clerk of the county (in 1799 he had been admitted to honorary
membership in Law Society of Albany) and held this office until 1818,
except for the year 1811. He acted as Marshal for taking the government
census of 1810. During the War of 1812 he was a keeper of military
stores at the Arsenal and United States Commissary. For nineteen years
he was postmaster of Onondaga Hollow, where both he and his wife died.
(3)
Children from this marriage were:
1265 M i. John Jasper Hopper(1, 2, 3) was born on 10 Feb 1802 (3) and
died on 28 Feb 1869.(3)
1266 F ii. Sarah Catherine Hopper(1, 3) was born on 9 Feb 1805 (3) and
died on 21 Oct 1808.(3)
1267 M iii. Andrew Hopper(1, 3) was born on 7 Jan 1810 (3) and died on 17
Jan 1810.(3)
1268 F iv. Charlotte Newcomb Hopper(1, 2) was born on 13 Jul 1812 (3) and
died in Nov 1841 in Albany NY.(2)
Charlotte Newcomb married David Newcomb,(2) son of Dr. Simon Newcomb and
Sarah Follett, on 16 Dec 1840.(2) David was born on 24 Oct 1810 in
Pittstown NY (2) and died on 14 Oct 1888 in Lansingburg NY.(3)
Marriage Notes: They were second cousins.
Additional facts:
He worked as a dentist. (3)
1269 M v. George Clinton Hopper(1, 2, 3) was born on 20 Jun 1814 (3) and
died on 3 Apr 1889.(3)
George Clinton married Harriet L. Jackson,(3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 17 Sep 1849.(3)
1270 F vi. Catherine "Kate" Hopper(1, 2, 3) was born on 8 Nov 1816 (3)
and died in May 1855.(3)
Kate married Z. Lawrence Beebe,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, in 1844.(3)
473. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Dec 1749.(2)
Mary married Gehial Mead,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 17 May 1769.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
1271 M i. Zaccheus Mead.(1, 2)
1272 F ii. Ruth Mead.(1, 2)
1273 F iii. Asenath Mead.(1, 2)
Asenath married Wilbur Sherman,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer, preacher. (3)
Mary next married Lemuel Stearns,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer and owner of grist mills. (3)
475. James Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Dec 1755 in Little Nine Partners,
Dutchess Co. NY (3) and died on 19 Nov 1824 in Pittstown NY.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) In the War of the Revolution James
Newcomb, a minute man, was in several expeditions in 1776; his first
and second service under Captain Lothrop Allen (in whose company he
enlisted for six months), Lieut-Col. John Harper, included one
expedition to New York and on Long Island, building forts, breastworks,
and "fighting the enemy". In 1777 he enlisted under Capt. John Rouse,
and was present at the surrender of the army of Gen. Gurgoye; he served
as corp. in Peyton's Co., Second N.Y. Regt., mustered in Sept. 1778;
re-enlisted 12 May 1779, and continued in the same co. until 21 Apr.
1780. He further service in 1780, 1781 was as sergt. under Capt.
Cornelius Wiltse or Wiltsey, Lieut-Col. Thaddeus Crane, and Col. Peter
Yates. After the close of the war he was appointed captain of a light
infantry company; promoted 1798 to Lieut-Col.; later. Col.
Mr. Newcomb moved to Pittstown in the spring of 1780. He was a merchant,
farmer and mill owner. He and his wife executed a deed, 19 mar. 1807,
of land to Israel Sherman, the same being acknowledged 12 Mar. 1808. (3)
James married Judith Newcomb,(2) daughter of Thomas Newcomb and Bridget
Gardiner. Judith was born on 23 Sep 1759 (2) and died on 1 Apr 1845 in
Pittstown NY.(2)
Marriage Notes: They were first cousins. (2)
Additional facts:
Judith Newcomb lived from childhood with her uncle, Adonijah Newcomb,
continuing to live with the family until her marriage. After the death
of Col. James Newcomb, she became a pensioner, and was living with her
daughter Ruth in 1840. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
1274 F i. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 27 Mar 1780 (2) and died on 12
Feb 1849 in Pittstown NY.(2)
Ruth married Patrick Halstead,(2) son of ____________ Halstead.
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer, merchant. (3)
Ruth next married Jacob Williams,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, before 1840.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer. (3)
1275 M ii. Adonijah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 2 Dec 1781 (2) and died in
23 Apr in Pittstown NY.(2)
Death Notes: Drowned in the Hudson River.
Additional facts:
Appointed postmaster of Pittstown, 1806, and "faithfully discharged the
duties for many years". (3)
+ 1276 F iii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Sep 1785 (2) and died
on 14 Jul 1866 in Pittstown NY.(2)
1277 M iv. Zaccheus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Apr 1787 (2) and died on
4 Jul 1794 in Pittstown NY.(2)
1278 M v. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Nov 1789 (2) and died as an
infant.(2)
1279 F vi. Amanda Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 5 Sep 1792 (2) and died on 27
Mar 1870.(2)
Amanda married Joseph L. Patterson,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer. (3)
476. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2, 27) was born on 14 Jul 1755.(3, 27)
Elizabeth married Henry Mott,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1280 F i. Mary Mott.(1, 3)
479. Judith Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 23 Sep 1759 (2) and died on 1 Apr 1845
in Pittstown NY.(2)
Additional facts:
Judith Newcomb lived from childhood with her uncle, Adonijah Newcomb,
continuing to live with the family until her marriage. After the death
of Col. James Newcomb, she became a pensioner, and was living with her
daughter Ruth in 1840. (3)
Judith married James Newcomb,(2) son of Adonijah Newcomb and Ruth Mead. James
was born on 28 Dec 1755 in Little Nine Partners, Dutchess Co. NY (3) and
died on 19 Nov 1824 in Pittstown NY.(2)
Marriage Notes: They were first cousins. (2)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) In the War of the Revolution James
Newcomb, a minute man, was in several expeditions in 1776; his first
and second service under Captain Lothrop Allen (in whose company he
enlisted for six months), Lieut-Col. John Harper, included one
expedition to New York and on Long Island, building forts, breastworks,
and "fighting the enemy". In 1777 he enlisted under Capt. John Rouse,
and was present at the surrender of the army of Gen. Gurgoye; he served
as corp. in Peyton's Co., Second N.Y. Regt., mustered in Sept. 1778;
re-enlisted 12 May 1779, and continued in the same co. until 21 Apr.
1780. He further service in 1780, 1781 was as sergt. under Capt.
Cornelius Wiltse or Wiltsey, Lieut-Col. Thaddeus Crane, and Col. Peter
Yates. After the close of the war he was appointed captain of a light
infantry company; promoted 1798 to Lieut-Col.; later. Col.
Mr. Newcomb moved to Pittstown in the spring of 1780. He was a merchant,
farmer and mill owner. He and his wife executed a deed, 19 mar. 1807,
of land to Israel Sherman, the same being acknowledged 12 Mar. 1808. (3)
483. Cornelia Livingston.(1, 2, 9)
Cornelia married Dr. (Balthus or Lawrence) Van Kleek,(3) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
Cornelia next married Maj. Andrew Billings,(9, 35) son of John Billings and
Elizabeth Page.
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) "A distinguished Revolutionary officer."
The child from this marriage was:
+ 1281 F i. Cornelia Billings.(1, 9, 35)
485. Gilbert James Livingston(1, 2, 9, 50) was born on 14 Oct 1758 in
Poughkeepsie NY (9, 50) and died on 7 Apr 1833 in Rome NY.(9, 50)
Additional facts:
DAR Patriot Index # 154 (9)
Gilbert James married Susannah Lewis,(2, 9, 50) daughter of Richard Lewis and
Susanna Vanderburgh, on 28 Feb 1779 in Troy NY.(9, 50) Susannah was born
on 25 Mar 1761 in Poughkeepsie NY (9) and died on 27 Jul 1822 in Saratoga
NY.(9)
Children from this marriage were:
1282 M i. James Livingston(1, 50) was born in 1780.(50)
1283 M ii. Richard Lewis Livingston(1, 50) was born in 1781 (50) and died
in 1794.(50)
1284 M iii. John Moore Livingston(1, 50) was born in 1784 (50) and died in
1793.(50)
+ 1285 F iv. Judith Livingston(1, 9, 31, 50, 94) was born on 4 Sep 1785
in Poughkeepsie NY (9, 31) and died on 28 Feb 1858 in
Columbus OH.(9, 31)
1286 M v. Franklin Livingston(1, 50) was born in 1787.(50)
1287 M vi. Philip Cortlandt Livingston(1, 50) was born in 1790 (50) and
died in 1813.(50)
1288 M vii. Charles Livingston(1, 50) was born in 1793.(50)
1289 F viii. Maria Livingston(1, 50) was born in 1795.(50)
1290 M ix. Robert Livingston(1, 50) was born in 1798 (50) and died as a
child.(50)
1291 F x. Cornelia Livingston(1, 50) was born in 1800.(50)
487. Hannah (Anna?) Newcomb(1, 2, 51) was born on 23 Jan 1761 (3) and died on
28 Nov 1828.(2)
Hannah (Anna?) married Abraham Van Arnum,(2, 51) son of Jacob Van Arnum and
Anne Van Vranken, on 27 Nov 1783.(2) Abraham was born on 29 Oct 1762 in
Albany NY (2) and died on 12 Feb 1835 in Montgomery Co. NY.(2)
Marriage Notes: Some sources list another daughter, Ester, born 17
September 1788 and christened 5 June 1796 in the Schaghticoke Dutch
Reformed Church. She is not mentioned by either John Bearse Newcomb or
Bethuel M. Newcomb. According to Pete Gonigam, "The reason Ester isn't
mentioned in the Newcomb books or the family Bible of Abraham and Hannah
Van Arnam is that there's an error in at least one of the Schaghticoke DRC
transcriptions. The earliest transcription in 1879 lists no mother for
Ester at all. Two Abraham Van Arnams christened children at Schaghticoke.
However, Abraham VA and Hannah Newcomb went to Northville, NY, about 1792.
Ester is most likely the daughter of Abraham Van Arnam and Peggy Cole, who
was dead at the time of Ester's much-delayed christening, hence, the
absence of the name of her mother." (95)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) In B.M. Newcomb's 1923 book Abraham is
described as an "ensign in the War of the Revolution".
Children from this marriage were:
1292 M i. Jacob Van Arnum(1, 2) was born on 20 Jan 1785 (3) and died on
13 Jul 1842.(2)
Jacob married Polly Randall,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1293 F ii. Sally Van Arnum(1, 2) was born on 27 Jan 1787.(2)
Sally married James Lobdell,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. James died circa 1860.(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a merchant at West Troy NY. (3)
1294 M iii. Abraham Van Arnum(1, 2) was born on 26 Jul 1789.(2)
Abraham married Jane Westcott,(2, 3) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 22 Oct 1809.(2)
1295 F iv. Lena Van Arnum(1, 2, 51) was born on 12 Jun 1791 (2, 51) and
was christened on 26 Feb 1792 in Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed
Church.(51)
Lena married Dr. Samuel Maxwell,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1296 M v. Simon Van Arnum(1, 2) was born on 21 May 1793 (3) and died on
14 Jan 1857.(2)
Simon married Betsey Morgan,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1297 F vi. Hannah Van Arnum(1, 2) was born on 7 May 1795.(2)
Hannah married Rev. Fitch Spier,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1298 M vii. Harmon Van Arnum(1, 2) was born on 15 Jun 1797.(2)
Harmon married Phebe Vall,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
Religion: Quaker. (3)
1299 M viii. Hiram Van Arnum(1, 2) was born on 10 Aug 1800.(2)
Hiram married Catharine Hilton,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
488. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 May 1763 in Nine Partners NY (2) and
died on 4 Jul 1842.(2)
Additional facts:
Thomas Newcomb settled at Greenwich, Washington Co. NY and resided there
and in that vicinity until after his second marriage. In 1818 he
removed to Perrysburgh, afterward called Dayton, Cattaraugus Co. NY,
where he died of a wen on the left shoulder which had been there forty
years. He was a farmer (3)
Thomas married Abigail Harding,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________. Abigail died in 1802 in Gorham NY.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1300 F i. Judith Newcomb.(1, 2)
1301 F ii. Betsey Newcomb.(1, 2)
Betsey married Nicholas (Stanhill?),(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1302 F iii. Sally Newcomb.(1, 2)
Sally married Frederick Featherby,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
1303 F iv. Polly Newcomb.(1, 2)
Polly married Lyman Kennedy,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1304 F v. Abigail Newcomb.(1, 2)
Abigail married ____________ Sanderson,(3) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
1305 F vi. Martha Newcomb(1, 2) died from 1832 to 1833.(2)
Martha married Rufus Wright,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
He worked as a carpenter, joiner. (3)
1306 M vii. John Newcomb(1, 2) died young.(3)
+ 1307 M viii. Thomas Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Nov 1800 in Argyle NY (2)
and died on 14 Apr 1874.(3)
1308 F ix. Ruth Newcomb(1, 2, 3) died young.(3)
Death Notes: .
1309 F x. Phebe Newcomb(1, 2) died young.(3)
Thomas next married Mary Stilson,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________. Mary was born circa 1774 and died on 20
Aug 1844 in Dayton NY.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
1310 M i. Harry Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 9 Dec 1803 (2) and died before
1884-1885.(3)
Additional facts:
Living: 1874, Dayton NY. (2) Unmarried
+ 1311 M ii. Simon Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 8 Apr 1807 in Dayton NY.(2)
1312 F iii. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Jan 1809 (2) and died on 5
Jan 1839.(2)
Hannah married Moses Harrington,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1836.(3)
+ 1313 M iv. Abraham V. Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Sep 1811 in Junius
NY (2) and died on 15 Feb 1895 in Dayton NY.(3)
1314 M v. John Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 May 1814 (2) and died on 11
Aug 1832.(2)
490. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Nov 1773 (2) and died in Jan 1800 in
Cossayuna NY.(2, 3)
Sarah married William Cobb Pratt,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in Oct 1789.(2) William was born on 21 Feb
1764 in Plymouth MA (3) and died on 12 Feb 1830 in Greenwich NY.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
1315 F i. Sarah Pratt(1) was born in 1791 and died as an infant.(3)
1316 M ii. Simon Pratt(1, 3) was born in 1793 (3) and died as an
infant.(3)
1317 F iii. Sarah Pratt(1, 2) was born on 31 Dec 1794 in Greenwich NY (2,
3) and died on 28 Oct 1858 in Greenwich NY.(2)
Sarah married Joshua Brown,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Sarah next married William Hutchinson,(3) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
+ 1318 M iv. Simon Newcomb Pratt(1, 2) was born on 15 Nov 1796 (2) and
died on 20 Nov 1881 in Cossayuna NY.(3)
1319 F v. Lydia Pratt(1, 2) was born on 12 Jun 1798 (2) and died on 18
Sep 1878.(3)
1320 M vi. William Pratt(1, 3) was born in Jan 1800 (3) and died as an
infant.(3)
492. Dr. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 49, 52) was born on 5 Jun 1779 in Nine Partners
NY,(2, 49, 52) died on 20 Nov 1870 in Lansingburg NY,(2, 49, 52) and was
buried in Tomhannock Presbyterian Church, Pittstown NY.(49)
Death Notes: His great-grandfather, Simon Newcomb, has 139 great-grandchildren
bearing the name Newcomb; Simon was the last survivor of this number.
Additional facts:
Simon Newcomb began his life's career in the stormy days of the
Revolution, and the firm decision, stern integrity, and unostentatious
dignity of those times seem to have been inherited by him, and were the
prominent traits of his character through life. To attempt a sketch of
Dr. Newcomb's history would be to write a volume, for he was
prominently identified with professional, financial, political and
religious life for more than seventy years.
During his infancy, his father moved to Pittsdown, Rensselaer County;
he spent most of his days in that vicinity. The longest day of his life
he counted as 11 April 1796, which is scarcely surprising, as he has
commenced to teach a district school, although not quite seventeen! The
school was in Millertown District, now North Pittstown. He spent the
proceeds of his summer's labor the next winter for board and clothing
while attending school. In the spring he returned to the same place and
taught two years.
In February 1798, he listened to powerful discourses by the eccentric
Lorenzo Dow and Timothy Dewey, and was so affected by them that he
always attributed his attachment to the Christian faith to their
evangelical labors. He joined the M.E. Church the following month, and
remained an honored member of the church for the rest of his life.
In the spring of 1799 he set out on foot for Alford, Massachusetts. He
was disappointed in his business anticipations, changed his plans, and
began studying medicine with Dr. John Hurlbert, remaining one year. He
studied subsequently with Drs. Nehemiah King, Ezekiel Baker, and David
Doolittle, four years in all. He commenced practice in May 1802.
Through professional skill, promptness, and an honest endeavor
springing from conscientious convictions to do all the good possible,
he arose to eminence in his profession and secured a competence for
himself and his family.
After his marriage, he lived at Pittstown, a little village one mile
northeast of Tomhannock. Through his influence, a minister was secured,
a church organized, and a house of worship built.
He was the first postmaster of Tomhannock and at Prospect Hill, now
Johnsonville, and held the office twenty-seven years. He was a justice
of the peace for twelve years, supervisor three years, U.S. assessor
two years. He was for many years school commissioner, trustee, overseer
of poor, town clerk, commissioner of deeds, master in chancery, class
leader, church trustee, merchant, and farmer. Although occupying
numerous situations of trust in political life, he was never charged,
even by his opponents, with a dereliction of his official duties.
In 1814, at the invasion of Plattsburgh, he volunteered under coo.
William Knickerbacker in the brigade company commanded by Gen. Gilbert
Eddy.
The father of Dr. Newcomb's second wife was a wealthy and influential
citizen of Pittstown. The year following his marriage, he sold his farm
at Tomhannock and moved to Prospect Hill, where he purchased a farm and
resided for ten years. Afterward he moved to the upper end of
Schaghticoke, where he remained for eleven years; from there he
returned to Tomhannock, where he lived until 1853, when he moved to
Lansingburgh.
Dr. Newcomb had in his possession the family bible of his grandfather,
Thomas Newcomb. It was printed in London in 1812 by the assignees of
Thomas "Newcome" and Henry Hill, deceased. He also had his
grandfather's old account book. His great-grandfather, Simon Newcomb,
had one hundred and thrity-nine grandchildren bearing the name of
Newcomb; Dr. Newcomb was the last survivor of this large number.
Dr. Newcomb's social qualities, even in advanced years, endeared him to
the young as well as to the aged; and all who came in contact with him
were made wiser and better by his genial and intelligent conversation.
Ever true to his country, his bounty flowed to the deserving but
destitute defenders of its liberties, and many cases might be cited of
his patriotic devotion and practical benevolence extended to the
wounded and suffering soldiers of the War of 1812.
The following extract is taken from an obituary notice which appeared
in the New York Christian Advocate.
"In many respects Dr. Newcomb was a remarkable man. First, as to his
great age. He lived to within eight years of a century, twenty-two
years beyond the time allotted to man in the earthly pilgrimage. He was
older than the nation, knew Washington, Franklin, and the elder Adams,
and was familiar with the passing events of our national history, from
the signing of the Declaration of Independence down to the issuing of
the Emancipation Proclamation. He retained in a wonderful degree his
mental faculties to the last, discussing the live issues of the day in
Church and State with the fluency and sagacity of his earlier manhood.
"His Christian career was remarkable in its consistency as well as in
its duration. For seventy-two years he sought to magnify that grace
which called him into the service of his Divine Master." (3)
Simon married Sarah Follett,(2, 49) daughter of William Follett and Lois
Burnham, on 5 Jun 1802.(2) Sarah was born circa 1782 in Pittstown NY,(3)
died on 6 Apr 1820 in Pittstown NY,(2, 49) and was buried in Tomhannock
Presbyterian Church, Pittstown NY.(49)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1321 M i. William Newcomb(1, 2, 49) was born on 28 Dec 1802 in
Pittstown NY,(2) died on 24 Jul 1865 in Pittstown NY,(3) and
was buried in Millertown NY.(49)
+ 1322 F ii. Nomina Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 49) was born on 16 Jan 1805 in
Pittstown NY (23) and died on 16 Apr 1882.(3, 23)
+ 1323 M iii. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Dec 1806 in Pittstown NY
(2) and died on 12 Sep 1895 in Lansingburgh NY.(3)
+ 1324 M iv. Dr. Wesley Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Oct 1808 in
Pittstown NY (2) and died on 25 Jan 1892 in Ithaca NY.
+ 1325 M v. David Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 24 Oct 1810 in Pittstown NY
(2) and died on 14 Oct 1888 in Lansingburg NY.(3)
+ 1326 M vi. Simon Newcomb(1, 2, 49) was born on 7 May 1812 in Pittstown
NY,(2, 49) died on 11 Mar 1885 in Lansingburg NY,(3, 49) and
was buried in Tomhannock Presbyterian Church, Pittstown
NY.(49)
1327 F vii. Sally Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Feb 1815 in Pittstown NY
(2) and died on 1 Sep 1815 in Pittstown NY.(2)
Simon next married Hannah Stover,(2, 49, 52) daughter of Martin Stover and
Elizabeth Drake, on 20 May 1821 in Pittstown NY.(2, 52) Hannah was born
on 26 Dec 1792,(52) died on 15 May 1859,(3) and was buried in Tomhannock
Presbyterian Church, Pittstown NY.(49)
Additional facts:
She has conflicting birth information of 1793 in Pittstown NY. (2, 49)
She has conflicting birth information of 26 Dec 1798 in Pittstown NY. (3)
She has conflicting death information of 15 May 1854. (2, 49, 52) Died
suddenly in an omnibus while returning from Albany to Lansingburgh.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1328 F i. Sarah Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Dec 1822 in Pittstown NY
(2) and died on 3 Apr 1902 in Lansingburg NY.(3)
1329 F ii. Elizabeth Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Jul 1825 in Pittstown
NY (2) and died on 2 Mar 1914.(3)
+ 1330 F iii. Louisa Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Jan 1830 in Pittstown NY
(2) and died on 16 Feb 1912 in Lansingburg NY.(3) (Twin)
1331 F iv. Mary Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Jan 1830 (2) and died on 22
Dec 1913.(3) (Twin)
493. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 21) was born on 6 Jan 1740 (2, 4) and died on 9
Feb 1813.(3, 21)
General Notes: She was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Jerusha married Deacon Wadsworth Brewster,(2, 21) son of Oliver Brewster I
and Martha Wadsworth, on 24 May 1759.(2) Wadsworth was born on 14 Apr
1737 in Lebanon CT (2, 3, 21) and died on 30 Mar 1812 in Lebanon CT.(3,
21)
Birth Notes: A descendant of William Brewster, who came to America on the
Mayflower in 1620.
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Brewster who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
Deacon Brewster served as selectman at Lebanon, 1792; was deacon of the
Lebanon Church. (3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1332 M i. Dr. Oliver Brewster II(1, 2, 3, 21) was born on 2 Apr 1760
in Lebanon CT (3, 21) and died on 15 Feb 1812 in Becket
MA.(3, 21)
1333 F ii. Sabra Brewster(1, 2) was born on 6 Dec 1761 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 2 Mar 1842.(3)
1334 M iii. Joseph Wadsworth Brewster(1, 2) was born on 23 Feb 1764 in
Lebanon CT (2) and died on 6 Sep 1849 in Onondaga NY.(2, 3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a physician. He practiced medicine in Blanford, Mass.,
eighteen years; in Chatham, N.Y., eleven years; and in Onondaga
Valley thirty-four years. He received a commission as Brigade Surgeon
from Samuel Adams, then Governor of Mass. (3)
Joseph Wadsworth married Lovisa Badger,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 13 Apr 1786.(2, 3)
Lovisa was born on 28 Jul 1761 in Wilbraham MA (2) and died on 16
Dec 1822 in Onondaga Valley NY.(2)
+ 1335 M iv. Silas Brewster(1, 3) was born on 12 Feb 1767 in Lebanon CT
(3) and died on 30 Sep 1808 in Lebanon CT.(2, 3)
1336 M v. Jasper Brewster(1, 2, 3) was born on 22 Jun 1769 in Lebanon CT
(3) and died on 19 Dec 1822 in Madison OH.(3)
Jasper married Theodosia Lyman,(3) daughter of Timothy Lyman and Dorothy
Kinney, in 1796.(3) Theodosia was born on 16 Nov 1775 in Chester MA
(3) and died on 1 Apr 1851 in Madison OH.(3)
1337 F vi. Lydia Martha "Patty" Brewster(1, 2, 3, 72) was born on 7 May
1772 in Lebanon CT (2, 3) and died on 29 Feb 1864 in
Coventry CT.(3)
Patty married Daniel Lyman,(2, 3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 15 Jan 1793 in Columbia CT.(2, 3)
Daniel was born on 5 Jan 1768 in Columbia CT (3) and died on 9 Dec
1854 in Columbia CT.(3)
1338 F vii. Ruby Brewster(1, 2) was born on 16 Jul 1776 in Lebanon CT (3)
and died on 21 Jul 1824 in Madison OH.(3)
Ruby married Jesse Ladd,(2, 3) son of Jesse Ladd and Rachel Taylor.
Jesse was born on 17 Mar 1768 (3) and died on 15 Aug 1827 in Madison
OH.(3)
1339 F viii. Jerusha Brewster(1, 2) was born on 10 Aug 1779 in Lebanon CT
(3) and died on 3 Apr 1864 in Cazenovia NY.(2)
Jerusha married Seba Loomis,(2, 3) son of Levi Loomis and Alice Clark,
on 20 Aug 1806 in Bolton CT.(3) Seba was born on 23 Aug 1777 in
Coventry NY (3) and died on 8 Feb 1870 in Cazenovia NY.(3)
+ 1340 M ix. Elias Brewster(1, 2) was born on 30 Dec 1782 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died on 19 Feb 1858 in Mexico NY.(2)
1341 M x. Sardius Brewster(1, 2) was born on 19 Sep 1785 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died on 16 Apr 1866 in Ashtabula OH.(2)
Sardius married Harriet Byron Waite (or Went),(2, 72) daughter of
____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, from 1808
to 1809 in Canaan NY.(3) Harriet was born in 1790 (3) and died on 23
Jun 1817 in Mexico NY.(2, 3)
Sardius next married Julia Clark,(2, 3) daughter of Deodatus Clark and
Nancy Dunham, on 1 Oct 1821-1822.(3) Julia was born on 16 Nov 1796
(3) and died on 5 Feb 1826.(3)
Sardius next married Eleanor Knox,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
494. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 18 Nov 1741 in Leyden MA,(2, 23)
died on 9 Sep 1794 in Leyden MA,(3, 23) and was buried in Beaver Medow
Cem..(3)
Burial Notes: The following is a copy of the inscription upon his gravestone:
"Lieut Daniel Newcomb died Sept 9th 1794 ae 53."
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (23) American Revolution: Served in the army
and on the Committee of Safety.
Daniel Newcomb's birthplace was called Falltown, and included the present
towns of Bernardston and Leyden. When he was about three years old his
parents were driven from their home by Indians and compelled to leave
the country. They returned to their native place, Lebanon, Conn.
On 6 Mar 1769, Mr. Newcomb was chosen Surveyor of highways at
Bernardston, now Leyden; 3 Mar. 1783, Warden; 4 Dec. 1780, on a
committee to settle with Rev. Job Wright. From Land records,
Greenfield, Mass., Vol. 8 p. 410: "Daniel Newcomb of Bernardston for
£22:10, Aug. 20, 1770 bot. of Jonathan Sheldon lot No 90 in 1st
division - 50 acres. Daniel Newcomb of Bernardston gent. for £12, May
13, 1778, 40 acres part of lot 31, and 40 acres, part of lot 24 - both
in 3rd division." He settled upon the "home lot" at Leyden, where he
and his children were born, and resided there until his death.
In 1773, Lieut. Newcomb and his sister's husband, Consider Cushman,
were appointed to appraise the real estate of Mr. Newcomb grandfather,
situated in Bernardston.
In the distribution of his father's estate, 25 Jun 1774, Mr. Newcomb,
being the eldest son, received a "double portion" in the real and
personal property. There was set out to him to the value of £97 17s.
10d., lawful money, "the Several Lots, Shares or Rights of Land lying
and being in the Province of the Massachusetts Bay", namely, the home
lot in Bernardston, now Leyden, containing 50 acres, £22 10s.; one
draft, 50 acres, £4; one-half draft, 25 acres, £6 5s.; one lot in the
Gore, so-called, belonging to lot No. 10, £5 10s.; lot no 10 £3; also,
one right of land No. 10 on Hoosac Mt., £4. He also received ten acres
of land, a part of his father's old homestead, in Lebanon, which he
sold in 1774 to his brother Paul. Of the personal property he received,
among other things, the following: "1 hat, 18s.; 1 wig, 10s.; 1 black
waistcoat, 20s.; 1 pr. black breeches, 12s.; 1 great coat, 30s.; 1
sword, 5s.; 1 beer barrel, 8d.; 2 washing tubs, 2s.; 1 swill pail, 1s.;
1 narrow ax, 5s., 1 pr. curtains and valances, 12s.; 1 cart and wheels,
40s.; 1 pocketbook, 1s.," etc.
"Daniel Lieutenant, Capt. Amasa Sheldon's (4th) Co. Col. David Field's
(5th Hampshire Co.) regt. of Mass. militia; list of officers chosen in
said regt., dated Deerfield, April 22, 1776; Ordered in council May 3,
1776, that said officers be commissioned; reported commissioned May 3,
1776.: He also served in the same Co. "July 10, 1777 to July 20,
1777... £1: 11: 4 rec'd pay." On 27 July 1778, he was in command of a
Company at Boston. He was Chairman of the Committee of Safety; in 1778
was Committee of Correspondence for Bernardston; was Collector, 1775
and 1785. (3)
Will: 3 Sep 1794. (3) Will was proved 25 Nov. 1794, and on the same date
his widow was appointed guardian of minor children.
Daniel married Irene Field,(2, 13, 23, 53) daughter of Aaron Field and Eunice
Frary, in 1769.(2, 13, 23, 53) Irene was born on 11 Sep 1745 in
Bernardston MA (53) and died in 1816 in Winhall VT.(2, 3)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1342 M i. Dr. Luther Newcomb(1, 2, 13, 23, 53) was born on 12 Apr 1770
in Leyden MA (2, 53) and died on 16 Feb 1831 in Derby VT.(2)
+ 1343 F ii. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2, 13, 53) was born on 3 Nov 1771 in
Leyden MA (2, 53) and died on 3 Apr 1834 in Lebanon NY.(2,
53)
1344 F iii. Irene Newcomb(1, 2, 13, 53) was born on 28 Oct 1773 in Leyden
MA (2, 53) and died on 17 Dec 1789.(2, 53)
+ 1345 M iv. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2, 13, 53) was born on 14 Jun 1776 in
Leyden MA (2, 53) and died on 15 Aug 1830 in Eaton NY.(2,
53)
+ 1346 M v. Ephphatha Newcomb(1, 2, 13, 53) was born on 12 Aug 1778 in
Leyden MA (2, 13, 53) and died on 19 Jan 1813 in Augusta
NY.(2, 13)
+ 1347 F vi. Lucinda Newcomb(1, 2, 13, 53) was born on 12 Sep 1780 in
Leyden MA (2, 53) and died in Aug 1832 in Lebanon NY.(2, 53)
+ 1348 F vii. Aurelia Newcomb(1, 2, 13, 53) was born on 18 Sep 1782 in
Leyden MA (2, 53) and died circa 1818 in Leyden MA.(2, 53)
+ 1349 F viii. Tirzah Newcomb(1, 2, 13, 53) was born on 12 Oct 1784 in
Leyden MA (2, 53) and died in Sep 1862 in Dorset VT.(53)
+ 1350 F ix. Irene Newcomb(1, 2, 13) was born on 24 Jun 1788 in Leyden MA
(2) and died circa 1831 in Waterville NY.(2)
1351 F x. Mehitable Newcomb(1, 2, 53) was born on 13 Nov 1790 in Leyden
MA (2, 53) and died in Dec 1790 in Leyden MA.(2)
495. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 29 Nov 1743 in Falltown MA (2, 4) and
died on 22 Mar 1792 in Stafford CT.(2)
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
Soon after his birth, Silas Newcomb's parents were driven from the country
by the Indians, and returned to Lebanon, Conn. He studied medicine and
settled in the practice of the profession at Somers.
In 1776 he quitclaimed certain rights to land at Lebanon; and in 1781
he sold his brother Paul "all right in father Silas Newcomb's estate".
After residing a few years at Somers, Dr. Newcomb removed to Stafford,
Conn..
The following are among the items in the inventory of his estate: "192
acres land, £423; negro boy Prince, £25; man Sip, 5s.; girl Nance, £25;
total inventory, £965 17s. 10d." (3)
Silas married Susannah White,(2) daughter of John White, on 21 May 1761 in
Somers CT.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
1352 F i. Sarah "Sally" Newcomb(1, 2, 28) was born on 9 Jul 1768.(2)
Sally married Dr. Samuel Barnes,(3, 28) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 2 Aug 1784 in Somers CT.(3, 28)
+ 1353 F ii. Roxana Newcomb(1, 2) was born circa 1769 in Somers CT (3)
and died on 13 Nov 1812 in Pittsford NY.(3)
+ 1354 M iii. Silas Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1772 in Somers CT (3) and
died in Feb 1821 in Charlotte NY.(3)
1355 F iv. Susa Newcomb(1, 3) was born on 14 May 1774.(3)
Susa married William Scott,(3) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 27 Jan 1792.(3)
1356 F v. Betsey Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 14 Jul 1776 (2) and died on
22 Feb 1777 in Somers CT.(2)
1357 F vi. Roxana Newcomb(1, 2) died on 31 Oct 1786 in Somers CT.(2)
496. Submit Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 15) was born on 7 Oct 1745 in Lebanon CT,(2, 4,
15) died on 28 Feb 1814 in Greenfield MA,(2, 4, 15) and was buried in
North Burying Ground, Greenfield MA.(3)
General Notes: She was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Submit married Consider Cushman,(2, 4, 15) son of Nathaniel Cushman and Sarah
Coomer, on 27 Oct 1763 in New Haven 2nd Church, Lebanon CT.(15, 28)
Consider was born on 6 Jul 1740 in Plympton MA,(2, 4, 15) died on 4 Apr
1819 in Greenfield MA,(2, 4, 15) and was buried in North Burying Ground,
Greenfield MA.(4)
Additional facts:
Military: French & Indian War. (4) He was a soldier in the French and
Indian War.
Children from this marriage were:
1358 M i. Azel Cushman(1, 2, 4) was born in 1765 (2, 4) and died on 12
Jul 1816 in Chester VT.(2)
Azel married Laura Wood,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, on 2 May 1786.(2) Laura was born in Feb
1768 (2) and died in 1838 in Wethersfield VT.(2)
1359 F ii. Submit Cushman(1, 2, 4) was born in 1767 (2, 4) and died in
1821 in Halifax VT.(2)
Submit married Jonathan M. Bissel,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________. Jonathan died in 1850 in Stratton
VT.(2)
+ 1360 M iii. Consider Cushman(1, 2, 4, 15) was born on 27 Oct 1768 in
Greenfield MA (2, 4, 15) and died on 13 Aug 1850 in Gill
MA.(2, 15)
1361 F iv. Sally Cushman.(1, 2, 4)
Sally married Calvin Stratton,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
Sally next married Capt. ____________ Howes,(2) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
1362 F v. Hannah Cushman.(1, 2, 4)
Hannah married Capt. Ephraim Upham,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
+ 1363 M vi. Silas Cushman(1, 2, 4) was born on 5 Mar 1778,(4) died in
1857,(4) and was buried in Riverside Cem., Westville NY.(4)
+ 1364 M vii. Ambrose Cushman(1, 2, 4) was born in Nov 1782,(4) died on 25
May 1845,(4) and was buried in Riverside Cem., Westville
NY.(4)
1365 F viii. Rebecca Cushman.(1, 2, 4)
Rebecca married William Lord,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1366 F ix. Orilla Cushman.(1, 2, 4)
Orilla married Maj. ____________ Wright,(2, 4) son of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
1367 F x. Lucinda Cushman(1, 2, 4) died young.(3)
497. Bradford Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 23) was born on 9 Nov 1747 in Lebanon CT (2,
4, 23) and died in 1822 in Greenwich MA.(2, 3, 23)
Death Notes: Administration was granted on his estate to Mr. Tucker, 5 Dec.
1822.
Burial Notes: The inscription upon his gravestone was partially obliterated by
fire in the burning of a school-house nearby.
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
Property: (3) In Land Records, Greenfield, Mass., Vol. 3, p. 453,
"Bradford Newcomb of Mass., cooper, and Consider Cushman of
Bernardston, cordwainer, from Daniel Foot Jr. of Colchester for £10
seven acres in Bernardston, lot 55 in 2nd Division, Sept. 14, 1771." In
1774 he bought of his uncle, James Newcomb, for £12 10s., one-half of
his grandfather Hezekiah Newcomb's barn; sold lands at Lebanon Dec.
1773.
On mar. 28, 1775, he sold lands subject to the dower of his wife's
mother; 16 Dec. 1777, he sold to his brother Paul, for £46, ten acres,
part of their father's homestead. He bought land at Greenwich, Mass.,
1784, and removed his church connection from Mansfield to Greenwich 1
Sept. 1793. In 1800 he sold lands in Greenwich to his sons, Silas and
Bradford, and again to Silas in 1809; also, sold thirty acres to his
son Asaph, "bounded by meeting-house and burial-lot".
He settled at Northfield, Mass., where he resided between two and five
years; returned to Lebanon; and in 1776 removed to Mansfield, Conn.;
from there, 1792, to Greenwich, Mass., where he resided until his
death, his residence near the meeting-house. (3)
Military: American Revolution. (3) Mr. Newcomb was a patriot soldier in
the War of the Revolution. His sword, a very neat one, is remembered by
some of his descendants now living.
He worked as a cooper, farmer. He appears to have held various offices;
was moderator of meetings, and on a committee of conference to settle
great affairs. (3)
Bradford married Azuba Phelps,(2, 23) daughter of Jacob Phelps and Keziah
Meacham, in 1769.(23) Azuba was born in 1747 (23) and died on 11 Apr 1799
in Greenwich MA.(2, 23)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1368 M i. Asaph Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Jan 1770 (2) and died on
12 Mar 1836 in Munson MA.(2)
1369 F ii. Wealthy Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1772 (2) and died young.(3)
+ 1370 M iii. Capt. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 39) was born on 24 Feb 1775 in
Lebanon CT (2, 23) and died on 22 Jul 1858 in Waucoma IA.(2)
+ 1371 M iv. Bradford Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Feb 1777 in Mansfield
CT (2) and died on 1 Oct 1867 in Williamstown VT.(2)
+ 1372 F v. Wealthy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 Jun 1779 (2) and died
on 14 Sep 1839 in Montpelier VT.(2)
+ 1373 F vi. Azuba Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1781 (2) and died before 19
Oct 1837 in Williamstown VT.(2)
1374 F vii. Submit Newcomb(1, 2) was born in 1783 (2) and died before
1790.(3)
Death Notes: Died young.
+ 1375 F viii. Fanny Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Mar 1785 (2) and died on
28 Nov 1833 in Bedford MA.(2)
+ 1376 M ix. Calvin Newcomb(1, 2) was born before 4 May 1788, was
christened on 4 May 1788 in Mansfield CT,(2) and died on 2
Jun 1837 in Dover NH.(3)
+ 1377 F x. Submit Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 3 Sep 1790 in Mansfield Co.
CT,(3) was christened on 21 Nov 1790 in Mansfield CT,(2) and
died on 30 Sep 1825 in Boscawen NH.(3)
Bradford next married Ruth Marvin Widow,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in Jun 1800.(2) Ruth died
after 1822.(3)
499. Paul Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born on 16 Mar 1752 in Lebanon CT (2, 23) and
died in Aug 1794 in Whitehall NY.(2, 23)
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
Military: Revolutionary War. (23, 67) American Revolution: He served in
the Quartermaster's Department from Lebanon CT.
From his father's estate, Paul Newcomb received by distribution, 1774, a
lot of land, "also one half of the late dwelling house of Mr. Hezekiah
Newcomb (grandf. of Paul) & the one half of the Barn lately belonging
to the Estate of said Hezekiah, with one half of the Shop," etc., "as
the Same were set off to said deceased Silas in his life time in the
Distribution of the Estate of said Hezekiah."
He settled in the northern part of Lebanon, which was set off in 1804
under the name of Columbia, where both he and his wife were members of
the church and where all their children were born. The town records
show that he made no less than eleven purchases and as many sales of
real estate, a part of these conveyances being from his brothers and
sisters, their "rights" to their father's estate. Altogether he owned
about 500 acres. In 1779 he bought of Thomas Bill 31 1/2 acres "and the
Moore lot bought of Dr. Wheelock"; in 1872 he bought 27 acres of Samuel
Guild "on the Hartford Road"; of his brother John, for £500, he bought
one-half of a grist mill and "and lone mile from Meeting House" in what
is now Columbia.
Mr. Newcomb was elected surveyor of highways, 1780; grand juryman,
1783; lister, 1789 and succeeding years. He served in the patriot army
of the Revolution, a part of the time as quartermaster. He was
appointed quartermaster 26 ct. 1791, by Gov. Samuel Huntington of
Connecticut. In 1793 he removed to Whitehall, Washington Co., N.Y.,
where he died. (3)
Paul married Martha Woodward,(2, 4, 23) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________, on 26 May 1775.(3, 23) Martha was born on
9 Jul 1750 and died on 13 Sep 1819.(23)
Marriage Notes: Married by Rev. Mr. Brockway (4)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1378 M i. Dr. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 26 Apr 1776 in
Lebanon CT,(2, 4) died on 28 Aug 1810 in Naples NY,(2) and
was buried in Naples NY.(3)
1379 M ii. Asahel Newcomb(1, 2) died as an infant.(2)
+ 1380 M iii. Asahel Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 28 Aug 1779 in Lebanon
CT (2) and died on 5 May 1862 in Pike NY.(2)
+ 1381 M iv. Dr. Paul Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 8 Apr 1782 in Lebanon
CT (2, 4) and died circa 1849 in Orangeville NY.(2)
+ 1382 M v. Dr. De Lucina Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 7 May 1784 in
Lebanon CT (2) and died on 16 Oct 1846 in Mesopotamia OH.(2)
+ 1383 M vi. Salmon Newcomb(1, 2, 23) was born in 1786 in Lebanon CT (2,
23) and died on 4 Jul 1825 in Pike NY.(2, 23)
+ 1384 F vii. Sarah "Sally" Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 18 Jan 1789 in
Lebanon CT (2) and died on 1 Apr 1861 in Glenn's Falls
NY.(2)
+ 1385 M viii. Zala Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 Dec 1790 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died in 1880.(3)
Paul associated with Mercy Brown,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________. Marriage status: unmarried.
Their child was:
+ 1386 M i. Orrin Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Mar 1789 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 15 Mar 1836 in Middlefield OH.(2, 3, 96)
500. Hannah Newcomb(1, 2, 4, 33) was born on 17 May 1754 (2, 4) and died on
23 May 1811 in Columbia CT.(2)
General Notes: She was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Hannah married Samuel Guile,(2, 3, 33) son of Samuel Guile and Catherine
Allen. Samuel was born on 14 Nov 1749 (3) and died on 29 Jul 1831 in
Columbia CT.(3)
Additional facts:
He worked as a millwright.
Children from this marriage were:
1387 M i. Silas Guile(1, 2) was born in 1776.(3)
Silas married ____________ Walker,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
1388 F ii. Clarissa Guile(1, 3) was born in 1779 (3) and died on 3 Feb
1842.(3)
Clarissa married John Dow,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 1389 M iii. Samuel Guile(1, 2, 33) was born on 28 Oct 1781.(3)
1390 F iv. Lois Guile(1, 2, 3) was born in 1786 (3) and died on 25 Jun
1851.(3)
Lois married Deac. John Boyington,(2) son of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________.
Additional facts:
He made carding machines and owned a factory. (3)
501. Jesse Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 26 May 1756 in Lebanon CT (2, 54) and
died on 16 May 1832 in Darien NY.(2)
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
He worked as a cooper, farmer. (3)
Military: Revolutionary War. (3) He served in the Revolutionary War at
Long Island and Harlem Heights; enlisted July 4, 1776, in Capt. James
Clark's Co., and received pay for 3 months, 28 days, £7 16s., on
payroll dated 1 Nov. 1776.
Property: (3) From the distribution of his father's estate it appears he
received two lots, a portion of the homestead. Among the articles of
personal property received were: "1 camblet coat, 19s.; 11 1/4 lbs. old
pewter (used in making spoons, plates, etc.), 9s. 7d.; 1 Gospel
Sonnets, 1s. 6d.; Mr. Allen's Sermon, 4d.; 1 flax hetchel, 6s.;
carpenter's tools, £1 2d.," etc.
Mr. Newcomb made four purchases of land in Lebanon 1779-1795, and owned
a part of his grandfather Newcomb's homestead.
He resided both at Lebanon and at Mansfield; however, both he and his wife
were living with their son Daniel at Darien NY when they died. (3)
Jesse married Amy Franklin,(2, 97) daughter of Benjamin Franklin. Amy was
born circa 1755 in Lebanon CT (97) and died on 25 Dec 1836 in Darien
NY.(2, 97, 98)
General Notes: Amy was purported to be a kinswoman of Dr. Benjamin Franklin of
Philadelphia. (97)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1391 M i. Ariel Newcomb(1, 2, 97) was born on 24 Nov 1779 in Lebanon
CT (2, 97, 98) and died on 17 Mar 1821 in Pembroke NY.(2,
97, 98)
+ 1392 M ii. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 8, 97) was born on 18 Sep 1780 (2, 97)
and died on 13 Mar 1864 in Royalton NY.(2, 97)
+ 1393 M iii. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2, 97) was born on 10 Aug 1782 in
Mansfield CT (2, 97) and died on 9 Nov 1865 in Wisconsin.(2,
97)
+ 1394 F iv. Cynthia Newcomb(1, 2, 97) was born in 1784 (2, 97) and died
circa 1860 in Victor NY.(2, 3, 97)
1395 F v. Sophronia Newcomb(1, 2, 97) was born in 1786 (2, 97) and died
circa 1804 in Pittsford NY.(97)
+ 1396 M vi. Henry "Harry" Newcomb(1, 2, 97) was born on 10 Jul 1788 in
Lebanon CT (2, 97) and died on 7 Jul 1828 in Windham CT.(2,
97)
1397 M vii. Chauncey Newcomb(1, 2, 97) was born in 1790 (2, 97) and died
in Nov 1832 in Tennessee.(2, 97)
+ 1398 M viii. Flavel Newcomb(1, 2, 97) was born in 1793 in Lebanon CT (2,
97) and died about 1873.(97)
+ 1399 F ix. Lucina Newcomb(1, 2, 97) was born on 15 May 1796 in Lebanon
CT (2) and died on 26 Feb 1879 in Toledo OH.(3)
1400 M x. Asahel Newcomb(1, 3, 97) was born on 17 Mar 1797.(3, 97)
Additional facts:
He worked as a farmer. (3)
Asahel married Mary Hartson,(3, 97) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________.
+ 1401 M xi. Lucius Newcomb(1, 2, 97) was born on 2 Mar 1800 in Lebanon
CT (2, 97) and died before 1878.(3, 97)
1402 M xii. Benjamin Newcomb(1, 2, 97) died as an infant.(2, 97)
502. Dr. Calvin Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 22 May 1758 in Lebanon CT (2, 4)
and died in Oct 1786.(3) The cause of his death was drowning.(2)
Death Notes: Accidentally drowned in the Hoosac River while riding across to
see a patient.
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
Property: (3) From the division of his father's estate, 1774, Mr. Newcomb
appears to have received three lots of land, a part of the old
homestead at Lebanon; a portion of this land, formerly belonging to his
grandfather, Hezekiah Newcomb, he sold, in 1779, to his brother Jesse
for £250. Of the personal property he received, among other things: "1
small bible, 1s. 6d.; 1 black weed, 8d.; Edwards on various subjects,
1s. 6d.; 1 cheese press, 2s.; 1000 staves and heading, £1; cooper's
tools to value of £1 4s.; hive of bees, £1," etc.
Calvin Newcomb studied medicine, and after being admitted to practice,
removed to Halifax, Vt., where he was residing in 1782, the same year
removing to Sunderland, Vt. He was accidentally drowned in the Hoosac
River, while riding across to see a patient. After his death his widow
returned to Lebanon. Their children were born in Sunderland (3)
Calvin married Eunice Lee,(2) daughter of Nathan Lee. Eunice was born on 21
Oct 1766 in Lebanon CT (2) and died on 1 Feb 1852 in New London CT.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
1403 M i. Calvin Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Jan 1783 (2) and died on
17 Dec 1834 in Windham CT.(2)
General Notes: He adopted his nephew, James Newcomb (son of his brother Silas).
(2)
Additional facts:
He worked as a cabinet and chair maker. (3)
Calvin married Ruth B. Sheffield,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. Ruth was born circa 1787
and died on 24 Apr 1851 in Windham CT.(2)
+ 1404 M ii. Philetus Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 29 Aug 1784,(2) died on
14 Dec 1876 in Utica NY,(3) and was buried in Trenton NY.(3)
+ 1405 M iii. Capt. Silas Newcomb(1, 2, 46) was born on 10 Jun 1786 in
Sunderland VT (2, 46) and died on 10 Aug 1825 in Derby
CT.(2, 46)
503. John Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 55) was born on 26 May 1760 in Lebanon CT (2, 23)
and died on 18 Apr 1822 in Scipio NY.(2, 23)
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
He worked as a cooper, Farmer. (3)
Military: Revolutionary War. (23) American Revolution: He served as a
conductor of trains for transportation of supplies from Lebanon CT to
the Continental Army.
Property: (3) In the distribution of his father's estate, 1774, John
Newcomb received certain land called "Metcalf Hill" which once belonged
to his grandfather, Hezekiah Newcomb; also, two other pieces of land
and one-seventh interest in the barn, at inventory price, £48 18s. 11d.
Of the movable or personal estate of his father, to the value of £8 0s.
4d. "Lawful Money", he received the following: "1 poplin waistcoat 4s;
8 yd. Tow Cloth 9s 6d; 1 old Bridle 2s; 1 pr Saddle Bags 5s; 1 pr
Sheeps Sheers 1s; 1 hammer 8d; 2 Trammels 10s; 1 Gridiron 1s 3d; 12 1/2
lb Pewter 16s 8d; 1 Small Square Table 2d; 1 Eustatia Glass 7s; 1
Teapot 2s 6d; 5 Whetstones 10d; 3 1/2 lb Sheeps wooll 4s 5d; 1 Coopers
Alls 3s; 1 Breat Bit 1s; 1 pr Compasses 1s; 1 Inch Augre 1s 3d; 1
Grindstone 5s; 3 old Sythes 1s 6d; 1 Do 3s; 1 Do 6s; 1 Pitch Fork 1s
6d; 1 Coopers Ax 3s; Beetle & rings 2s 6d; 1 Iron Crowbar 10s; 1 pr
plough Irons 6s; 1 old Hhd 1s; 2 Tubs 6d; 1 Glass Bottle 6d; 1 Draught
Chain 10s; 1 Thousand white oak Staves & heading 20s; 1 Shod Shovel 2s
6d; 4 Geese 8s."
Immediately after his marriage he settled in the northern part of Lebanon,
which is 1804 was set off to form what is now the town of Columbia,
residing for many years upon what was known as "Metcalf Hill". From the
town records it appears that he made no less than seventeen purchases
of real estate while at Lebanon. He was elected to town offices as
follows: in 1782, collector of taxes; 1785, surveyor of highways; 1795,
grand juror; 1797, constable and collector of state taxes; 1798,
constable; and in 1801, constable and collector of state taxes.
Her served in the Revolutionary War from Lebanon; was conductor of
express, 1779-1781, of teams for transporting supplies from Connecticut
to the Continental Army.
In Oct. 1805, eight months after the birth of the youngest child,
Theoda, they removed to Oxford, N.Y.; 1809 to Owasco Flats or Moravia
in Cayuga Co.; 1812 to Oswego; 1814 to Moravia; 1815 to Oxford and the
same year to Owego in Tioga Co.; 1816 to Candor, Tioga Co. At this
latter place his wife died, and her remains were taken to Owego for
interment. In 1818 he removed to Scipio. In 1862 his second wife, then
a widow, was living with her son, Daniel R. Strong, at Wyoming, N.Y.
While residing in New York, Mr. Newcomb held various offices: was
justice of the peace for many years; also captain of a cavalry company;
was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity. The pair of gold
buttons worn by his grandfather, Hezekiah Newcomb, on the occasion of
his marriage to Jerusha Bradford in 1716 (one hundred years earlier)
came into his possession and were by him transformed into a Masonic
emblem, and worn, a cord passing through the emblem and about his neck;
upon one side he had engraved his name, John Newcomb, and the letters M
M M upon the reverse, around the outer edge the letters H T W S S T K
S, and within the circle the word Holy Bible. The emblem was in the
possession of Daniel R. Strong of LeRoy, N.Y., whose mother, Reliance,
was John Newcomb's second wife. It was purchased in November 1874 by
John Newcomb Knapp, grandson of Capt. John Newcomb, with the intention
of preserving the emblem in the family.
"Mr. Newcomb was an intelligent and an eminently good man." (3)
John married Theoda Hunt,(2, 23, 55) daughter of Samuel Hunt and Hannah
Clark, in 1780.(55) Theoda was christened on 29 Apr 1759 in Lebanon
CT,(55) died on 15 Oct 1817 in Candor NY,(2, 55) and was buried in Owego
NY.(2)
Marriage Notes: Theoda's husband, John Newcomb, was the uncle of Jerusha
Newcomb, who married Theoda's brother Charles. (3)
Christening Notes: Congregational Church
Additional facts:
She has conflicting birth information of 8 Feb 1760 in Lebanon CT. (2)
Alt. Bapt.: 29 Nov 1759. (2)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 1406 M i. John Newcomb Jr.(1, 2, 23) was born on 24 Apr 1781 in
Lebanon CT (2, 23) and died on 12 Jun 1827 in Bridgewater
PA.(2)
1407 M ii. Gurdon Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Jan 1785 (2) and died on 21
Apr 1822 in Victory NY.(2)
+ 1408 M iii. Oliver Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 6 Mar 1786 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died on 3 Apr 1846 in Le Roy NY.(2)
+ 1409 F iv. Sally Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 30 May 1788 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died on 5 Dec 1859 in Oxford NY.(2)
+ 1410 F v. Submit Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 28 Sep 1790 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died on 20 Nov 1872 in Woodstock IL.(2)
+ 1411 M vi. Luther Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Oct 1792 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 14 Jan 1827 in Oxford NY.(2)
+ 1412 M vii. Daniel Newcomb(1, 2) was born in Jan 1795 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 13 Jan 1827 in Victory NY.(2)
+ 1413 F viii. Jerusha Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 16 Mar 1797 in Lebanon
CT.(2)
+ 1414 F ix. Ruby Brewster Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 12 Oct 1800 in
Lebanon CT (2) and died on 30 Jan 1873 in Lockport IL.(2)
1415 M x. Bradford Newcomb(1, 2) was born in May 1802 (2) and died in
Oct 1813 in Oswego NY.(2)
+ 1416 F xi. Theoda Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 20 Feb 1805 in Lebanon CT
(2) and died on 19 Feb 1874 in Cato NY.(2)
John next married Reliance Tickner,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________
and ____________ ____________. Reliance was born circa 1770.
Additional facts:
Living: 1862, Wyoming Co. NY. (2) In her 93rd year living with her son
Daniel Strong.
504. Dr. Luther Newcomb(1, 2, 4) was born on 12 Jun 1762 in Lebanon CT (2, 4)
and died on 8 Jun 1834.(2)
General Notes: He was a descendant of William Bradford who came to America on
the Mayflower.
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) Luther Newcomb volunteered as a
private, June or July 1778, for six months, while residing with his
brother Daniel at Bernardston, later Leyden, Mass. There being no
captain, the company was commanded by Lieut. Amasa Camp, afterward by
Capt. E. Chapin. He was required to guard munitions and stores at
Springfield, Mass., etc.; as guard, he accompanies the conveyance of
stores to Boston, then to Brookfield, Mass., and remained, as guard to
the magazine, until ordered to Rutland, Mass., to perform the same duty
to prisoners from the army of Gen. Burgoyne; returned to Brookfield and
was discharged at the end of six months. In the summer of 1779 he went
back to Lebanon and became a substitute for his brother in Capt. Elias
Bliss' Co., Col. Ledyard's Regt.; marched to Groton Fort, opposite New
London, Conn., discharged at end of two months. In the summer of 1780
he rendered service on board the privateer sloop Randolph, Capt.
Nicholas Bostwick of New London; crept out in defiance of several
British frigates off Stonington blockading both harbors; passed outside
of Long Island to Sandy Hook; captured the British privateer Hibernia,
and re-captured a French vessel taken by the British; safely returned,
after an absence of one month, with these and two small schooners, to
New London. He was a pensioner under Act of 1832.
He worked as a physician. During the war he studied medicine at Hartford,
Conn., and he practiced medicine and surgery for fifty years. He
represented the town of Bristol, Vt., in the Legislature, 1816. (3)
In Sept. 1783, Mr. Newcomb sold house and land at Windham, Conn., and
removed to Sunderland, Bennington co., Vt.; after five months, 1784, he
went to White Hall, N.Y.; in 1804 removed to Shoreham, Addison Co.,
Vt.; afterward to New Haven and Bristol, in the same county. His
property was at one time swept away by a flood. (3)
Luther married Pamelia Larrabee,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1782-1783.(2) Pamelia was born circa 1753
and died on 15 Jan 1835.(2)
Children from this marriage were:
1417 F i. Charlotte Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 11 Dec 1783 (2) and died
circa 1800.
+ 1418 M ii. Luther Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 13 Apr 1786 in Whitehall NY
(2) and died on 28 Nov 1827 in Deer Creek OH.(2)
1419 F iii. Pamelia Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 15 Mar 1788.(2)
+ 1420 M iv. Calvin Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 22 Apr 1790 in Whitehall NY
(2) and died on 13 May 1836 in Bristol VT.(2)
1421 F v. Roxy Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 19 Mar 1792 (2) and died circa
1800.(3)
Burial Notes: Interred in the same grave as her sister Charlotte.
+ 1422 F vi. Laura or Lorain Newcomb(1, 2) was born on 17 Jan 1794 (2)
and died on 9 Nov 1861.(2)
Luther knew Anna Salisbury,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.(2) Marriage status: unmarried.
Their child was:
+ 1423 M i. Capt. Philetus Newcomb(1, 2, 45) was born on 28 Dec 1798 in
Whitehall NY (2) and died on 14 Sep 1837 in St. Albans
OH.(2)
505. Phebe Newcomb(1, 2, 56) was born on 15 Sep 1741 in Falltown MA (2, 56)
and died on 15 Jul 1785 in Stafford CT.(2, 56)
Phebe married Capt. Nathaniel Cushman,(2, 56) son of Nathaniel Cushman and
Sarah Coomer, on 14 Sep 1760.(3, 56) Nathaniel was born on 2 Sep 1738 in
Plympton MA (2, 56) and died on 17 Aug 1817 in Stafford CT.(2, 56)
Additional facts:
He was a farmer. When two years of age he removed with his father from
Plymouth to Lebanon. At the age of twenty-two, he and his brother Isaac
removed to Stafford and purchased farms near to each other. Their
house, which stood about a mile from the state line, was destroyed by
fire in 1768, in the absence of the family except the children. (3)
Military: American Revolution. (3) He was a soldier in the Revolutionary
War, from Connecticut, and wintered at Valley Forge.
Children from this marriage were:
1424 M i. Nathaniel Cushman(1, 2) was born on 9 Oct 1761 (2) and died in
Dec 1832 in Hancock VT.(2)
Additional facts:
Military: American Revolution. (3) He was a captain in the Revolutionary
War.
Nathaniel married Sarah Bennett,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________. Sarah was born on 15 Dec
1762 in Lebanon CT (2) and died on 15 Jun 1786.(2)
1425 M ii. Jerial Cushman(1, 2) was born on 15 Aug 1763 (2) and died in
1813 in Hancock VT.(2)
Jerial married Betsey Lord,(2) daughter of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1426 M iii. Jeduthan Cushman(1, 2) was born on 12 Jul 1764 (2) and died on
24 May 1865 in Stafford CT.(3)
Jeduthan married Delight Rogers,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, on 12 May 1791.(3)
Delight was born on 16 Mar 1764 in New London CT.(3)
1427 F iv. Hannah Cushman(1, 2) was born on 11 Nov 1767 (2) and died on
13 Feb 1846 in New York.(2)
Hannah married Richard Lord,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 1428 F v. Phebe Cushman(1, 2, 23) was born on 30 May 1771 in Stafford
CT (2) and died on 9 Aug 1802 in Greenfield MA.(2)
1429 F vi. Jemima Cushman(1, 2) was born on 31 Jan 1776 (2) and died in
1836 in Cleveland OH.(2)
Jemima married David Parker,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1430 F vii. Clarissa Cushman(1, 2) was born on 19 Apr 1778 in Groton CT
(2, 3) and died on 10 Oct 1828 in Groton CT.(2)
Clarissa married Aaron Green,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
1431 F viii. Charlotte Cushman(1, 2) was born on 26 Nov 1778 (2) and died
in 1848 in Hartford CT.(2)
Charlotte married William Gould,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________, in 1797.(3) William was born in 1775 in
Stafford CT (2, 3) and died on 20 Sep 1807.(2)
Charlotte next married Lot Dean,(2) son of ____________ ____________ and
____________ ____________.
+ 1432 M ix. Peter Newcomb Cushman(1, 2, 56) was born on 30 Jun 1780 in
Stafford CT (2, 56) and died on 9 Jun 1848 in Waukesha
WI.(2, 3, 56)
1433 M x. Richard English Cushman(1, 2) was born on 2 Jun 1782.(2)
Additional facts:
Living: 1855, Oswego NY. (2)
Richard English married Hannah Reed,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1806.(2) Hannah died
on 21 Jun 1846.(2)
Richard English next married Martha Hall,(2) daughter of ____________
____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1847.(2)
506. Hezekiah Newcomb(1, 2, 23, 55) was born on 6 May 1747 in Lebanon CT (2)
and died on 25 Jan 1821 in Bernardston MA.(2, 23)
Additional facts:
He was a selectman and treasurer of Bernardstown. He was a member of the
General Court and commissioner to hire men to serve in the army. (23)
Hezekiah Newcomb's father's homestead was about two miles east of the
present village of Clumbia, but was known at the time of his birth as
the "Crank" or "Second Society of Lebanon". For a number of years
before his marriage he resided with his grandfather, hezekiah Newcomb,
near the present village of Lebanon.
He was executor, his mother executrix, of his father's will in 1799. In
addition to what his father had previously given him, he received the
"Kingsley Lot", containing eleven acres, the "River Pasture", seven
acres, and "my best suit fo clothes". The same year he sold 19 acres,
26 rods in Lebanon, for £116, received from his father.
On 2 Aug 1770, he received by deed from his grandfather, in Lebanon, in
consideration of "Love Good Will and Affection... all the right title
and interest I have and hold in partnership with Simon Gager in one
full right the home lot or 1st Dividision lot No. 49, meadow lot No.
56, and after drafts", all in Bernardston, Mass. He removed to
Bernardston, now in Franklin Co., before 7 Dec. 1773, as appears by
record of "a legal meeting of the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of
Bernardston, held at the House of Mr. Elijah Sheldon, in said Town"
when it was "voted that Messrs. Hezekiah Newcomb, Caleb Chapin, Eligaj
Kingsley, Daniel Slate and Ezekiel Foster be a Committee to plan ye
pews in ye Meeting House according to Greenfield Meeting House, also to
seet said house & order where people may erect pews, and the people
that build pews shall hold them one year next ensuing & no longer
unless the Town see cause, and the committee are directed to observe
this rule in setting ye house, viz: Age, Estate and Qualification." In
Jun 1776, as appears by record oftown meeting, it was "voted that Mr.
Hezekiah Newcomb be employed to hire three men for nine months to serve
in the Continental Army; the men are to be hired by money paid by
fines."
The farm at Bernardston upon which Mr. Newcomb settled and where he
lived for many years, is situated upon the north side of the road
leading in a northwesterly direction from the village, at a distance of
about four miles, and adjoins the farm of his brother william which was
later owned by William Hart Newcomb. Seveal years before his death, Mr.
Newcomb removed to his farm in the southern part of Barnardston, later
owned and occupied by his grandson, Almon Newcomb.
"Land records at Greenfield, Mass., vol. 1 p 182, Hezekiah Newcomb of
Bernardston, for £20, Apr. 8, 1786: bot of Israel Bagg of Leyden 10
acres."
Mr. Newcomb held the following town offices: 1773, deer reeve; 1774,
surveyor of highways;