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Mary Catherine Blair^1,2

Father	Josiah Blair3,4,1 b. c 1809, d. 17 May 1851
Mother	Frances Bailey Penick3 b. 24 Aug 1806, d. 6 Dec 1889

Last Edited

8 Nov 2021

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Josiah Blair and Frances Bailey Penick, was born on 4 February 1843 in Caswell Co., North Carolina.5,6,7
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Caswell Co., North Carolina in the household of her parents, Josiah Blair and Frances Bailey Penick, as 8 yo Mary C Blair.8
Census1860	Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Newtonville P.O., Caswell Co., North Carolina in the household of her mother, Frances Bailey Penick, as 17 yo female M Blair.9
Census1870	Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dan River Twp., Caswell Co., North Carolina in the household of her mother, Frances Bailey Penick, as 26 yo female Mary Blair.10
Marriage*	She married William Littleton Gardner on 11 May 1875 in Dan River Twp., Caswell Co., North Carolina. My preliminary research suggests their children were James Blair (1876-1944, m1 Elizabeth "Lizzy" Osborne 1896 Rockingham, m2 Victoria Henesley Gibbons 1924), Martha Cobb (1878-1923, m. Samuel Pettes Schoolfield 1896 Rockingham Co), Fannie Bailey (1880-1973), Josiah Nathaniel (c1882- , m. Stella M Schoolfield 1906 Danville), and Thomas Littleton Gardner (1883-1972, m. Violette Lewis 1909 Rockingham).11,12,13,6
Census1880*	Mary and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 32 yo farmer William L. & 34 yo wife Mary K Gardner. Three of their children were listed as living with them: namely, 4 yo James B, 2 yo Martha C, and 0.2 yo Fannie B Gardner. Also in the home was 15 yo niece Nancy Blair, likely dau of Mary's brother William and his wife Minerva Hooper.14
Census1900	Mary and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ruffin Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 19 June 1900, as 55 yo farmer William & k57 yo wife Mary C Gardner. Their 20 yo daughter Fannie B, 18 yo son J. Nat, and 16 yo son Thomas L Gardner were listed as living with them, as well as 8 yo niece Fannie B Spencer.15
Death*	Mary died on 4 March 1910 in Reidsville, Caswell Co., North Carolina, at age 67, of paralysis & hypostatic pneumonia.5,6,7
Burial*	She was buried on 5 March 1910 at Greenview Cemetery in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, in Block 4. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3,6

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Nancy Ellen Blair¹

Father	George W. Blair1 b. 3 May 1812, d. 26 Nov 1884
Mother	Nancy K. Godley1 b. 1811

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	Nancy, daughter of George W. Blair and Nancy K. Godley, was born on 10 April 1847 in Missouri. FSTrees calls her Nancy Eliza.2,3
Census1850	Nancy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 99, Warren Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, George W. Blair and Nancy K. Godley, as 3 yo Nancy E Blear.3
Census1860	Nancy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bridgeport Twp., Warren Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, George W. Blair and Nancy K. Godley, as 13 yo Nancy E Blair.4
Census1870	Nancy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, George W. Blair and Nancy K. Godley, as 21 yo Ellen Blair.5
Marriage*	She married David J. Strickler before 1876, date based on age of eldest child in the 1880 census. Four born with 4 living in the 1900 census, 4 born with 3 living in 1910. My preliminary research suggests their children were Richard A (1876-1948), Loren Hiram (1878-1902), Ada Virginia (1880-1976, m. William A Casteel c1905, he d. bef. 1910 census), and David John Strickler Jr. (1882-1962, m. Pearl Lnu, son Everett Strickler).2,6
Census1880*	Nancy and David appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, enumerated 1 June 1880, as 30 yo farmer David & 32 yo wife Ellen Strickler. Their children 4 yo Richard, 2 yo Hiram, and 0.1 yo female 'Infant' Strickler were listed as living with them.7
Census1900*	Nancy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 53 yo widow farmer Nancy E Stricker. Her children 23 yo Richard A, 22 yo Loren H, 20 yo Ada V, and 17 yo David J Strickler were listed as living with her.6
Census1910	Nancy appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, as 63 yo widowed mother Nancie E Strickler in the household of her son & daughter-in-law 27 yo David J & 20 yo Pearl Strickler.8
Census1920	Nancy appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, as 75 yo widowed mother Nancy Ellen Strickler [indexed Shatle] in the household of her widowed daughter 39 yo Ada Casteel and family.9
Census1930	Nancy appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, as 82 yo widowed mother Nancy E Strickler in the household of her widowed daughter 50 yo Ada V Casteel and family.10
Death*	Nancy died on 16 October 1930 at age 83.2
Burial*	She was buried at Campbell Cemetery, Lafayette Co., Missouri. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Sarah Eliza Blair¹

Father	George W. Blair2,1 b. 3 May 1812, d. 26 Nov 1884
Mother	Nancy K. Godley2,1 b. 1811

Last Edited

13 Dec 2024

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of George W. Blair and Nancy K. Godley, was born on 22 March 1845 in Warren Co., Missouri. For now I'm assuming this is same person that Blair Line calls Fountain Elizabeth.3,4
Census1850	Sarah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 99, Warren Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, George W. Blair and Nancy K. Godley, as 5 yo Sarah D Blear.5
Census1860	Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bridgeport Twp., Warren Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, George W. Blair and Nancy K. Godley, as 15 yo Sarah A Blair.6
Census1870	Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri in the household of her parents, George W. Blair and Nancy K. Godley, as 23 yo Eliza Blair.7
Marriage*	She married John A. Thompson before 1877, date based on birthyear of eldest child in the 1880 census. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nancy M (c1877- ) and George Albert Thompson (1880-1946, m. Sophia Angeline Gates 1899 Lafayette Co).8,4
Census1880*	Sarah and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 29 yo farmer John & 25 yo wife Eliza Thompson. Their children 3 yo Nancy M and 0.1 yo George A Thompson were listed as living with them.8
Census1900	Sarah and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, enumerated 19 June 1900, as 49 yo farmer John A & 55 yo wife Sarah A Thompson.3
Census1910	Sarah and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Lafayette Co., Missouri, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 56 yo farmer John A & 65 yo wife Eliza Thompson.9
Death*	Sarah died on 11 July 1918 in Wellington, Lafayette Co., Missouri, at age 73, of arteriosclerosis.10,4
Burial*	She was buried on 13 July 1918 at Wellington City Cemetery in Wellington, Lafayette Co., Missouri. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.10,4

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William J. Blair¹

Father	Joseph S. Blair1 b. 1823
Mother	Paulina J. Brightwell1 b. c 1825

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	William, son of Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, was born in 1845 in Virginia.2,1
Census1850	William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Caswell Co., North Carolina in the household of his parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 5 yo William J Blair.2
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Beat 2, Cass Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 15 yo W J Blair.3

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Jane E. Blair¹

Father	Joseph S. Blair1 b. 1823
Mother	Paulina J. Brightwell1 b. c 1825

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Jane, daughter of Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, was born in 1847 in North Carolina.2,1
Census1850	Jane appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Caswell Co., North Carolina in the household of her parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 3 yo Jane E Blair.2
Census1860	Jane appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Beat 2, Cass Co., Texas in the household of her parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 13 yo Jane Blair.3

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Luther J. Blair¹

Father	Joseph S. Blair1 b. 1823
Mother	Paulina J. Brightwell1 b. c 1825

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Luther, son of Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, was born in 1849 in North Carolina.2,1
Census1850	Luther appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Caswell Co., North Carolina in the household of his parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 1 yo Luther J Blair.2
Census1860	Luther appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Beat 2, Cass Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 11 yo L J Blair.3
Census1870	Luther appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pct. 2, Davis (now Cass) Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Joseph S. Blair and Paulina J. Brightwell, as 21 yo Luther J Blair.4

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Sarah Elizabeth Blair¹

Father	Ralph E. Blair2,3 b. c 1811, d. b 28 Aug 1860
Mother	Elizabeth Robertson2,3 b. c 1818

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Ralph E. Blair and Elizabeth Robertson, was born on 17 December 1855 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. The 1880 census suggests ca 1860, Blair Line 1858, Dallas 21 Apr 1858, Groome 16 Sep 1856, her Find A Grave memorial 16 Dec 1856. FSTrees has databases showing both 1854 and 1855. The 1854 records are for 30 April and are for our Sarah's namesake sister born and died 1854.4,1
Census1860	Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Robertson, as 4 yo Sarah E Blair.5
Census1870	Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Robertson, as 14 yo Sarah E Blair.6
Census1880	Sarah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Robertson, as 20 yo Sarah Blair.7
Marriage*	She married Albert Preston Butler on 18 November 1880 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mattie M (1881- ), Edna E (c1884- ), Lula Lea (1885-1962), William Ralph (1886-1963), Jack Shepherd (1893-1935, m. Ethel Ingram 1917 Pittsylvania Co), Mary Bessie (1894-1919), and Eugene T Butler (c1896- , m. Annie Atkins 1920 Danville).8,9,10,1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 12 November 2021 re separation, divorce, or death? The sources point to the marriage of Sarah and Preston having ended before the census of 12 Jun 1900. In the 1900 and 1910 censuses Sarah is listed as a widow. That would suggest Preston had died. Yet we find Preston's death certificate which says he died a widower on 14 May 1917 while Sarah was clearly still living.      Preston's death certificate shows his parents as William F Butler & Katheren Brown. That matches Find A Grave's claim which references The Heritage of Caswell County, North Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985), pp. 138-139, "Family of Jefferson Davis Butler" by Iola B. Murphy.)11,12,13
Census1900*	Sarah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 43 yo widow Sarah E Butler. Sarah shows 7 born with 7 living and they're all in the house. Sons and daughters include 18 yo Mattie M, 16 yo Edna E, 15 yo Lula L, 12 yo William R, 10 yo Jack S, 7 yo Mary B, and 4 yo Eugene T Butler.11
Census1910	Sarah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 53 yo widow Sarah E Butler. Her children 24 yo Edna, 16 yo Bessie, and 14 yo Eugene Butler were listed as living with her. She still shows 7 born and 7 living.12
Census1920	Sarah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 23 January 1920, as 64 yo widow Sara E Butler. Her children 36 yo Edna and 23 yo Eugene Butler were listed as living with her.14
Census1930	Sarah appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 73 yo widow Sarah E Butler. Her 46 yo single daughter Edna Butler was listed as living with her.15
Death*	Sarah died on 3 October 1930 in Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 74, of 'mitral regurgitation of heart'.16,1
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Family Cemetery in Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1

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Albert Preston Butler¹

Last Edited

13 Nov 2021

Birth*	Albert was born on 11 February 1854 in North Carolina.2
Marriage*	He married Sarah Elizabeth Blair, daughter of Ralph E. Blair and Elizabeth Robertson, on 18 November 1880 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mattie M (1881- ), Edna E (c1884- ), Lula Lea (1885-1962), William Ralph (1886-1963), Jack Shepherd (1893-1935, m. Ethel Ingram 1917 Pittsylvania Co), Mary Bessie (1894-1919), and Eugene T Butler (c1896- , m. Annie Atkins 1920 Danville).3,4,5,6
ResearchNote	Research Note of 12 November 2021. See Albert's wife Sarah.7,8,9
Death*	Albert died on 14 May 1917 in Danville, Virginia, at age 63. A case can be made for a death date in the range 1896-1901. Wife Sarah claims to be a widow in the 1900 census and her youngest child is 4 yo suggesting Albert was still alive ca 1896. I'm going with Preston's (or the man who appears to be Preston) death certificate date.9,7,2
Burial*	He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia.2

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Eleanor F. Blair^1,2

Father	Ralph E. Blair2 b. c 1811, d. b 28 Aug 1860
Mother	Elizabeth Robertson2 b. c 1818

Last Edited

1 Nov 2021

Birth*	Eleanor, daughter of Ralph E. Blair and Elizabeth Robertson, was born in 1848. Blair Line says 1858. Her middle initial is all over the place - A, N, F.3,2
CensusLead	A person who might be Eleanor appeared on the 1850 census in Ralph E. Blair's household at Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 5 yo Eleanor Blair.4
Census1860	Eleanor appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Robertson, as 12 yo Ellender F Blair.5
Death*	Eleanor died in January 1861 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, of diptheria.3

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Ralph S. Blair¹

Father	Ralph E. Blair2,3 b. c 1811, d. b 28 Aug 1860
Mother	Elizabeth Robertson2,3 b. c 1818

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Ralph, son of Ralph E. Blair and Elizabeth Robertson, was born on 15 April 1849 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,5,6
CensusLead	A person who might be Ralph appeared on the 1850 census in Ralph E. Blair's household at Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 1 yo Ralph Blair.7
Census1860	Ralph appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his mother, Elizabeth Robertson, as 11 yo Ralph S V Blair.8
Census1870	Ralph appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his mother, Elizabeth Robertson, as 21 yo Rughf F. Blair.9
Census1880	Ralph appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Robertson, as 32 yo Rafe Blair.10
Marriage*	He married Mary E. Turner on 25 March 1885 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Date & location per Find A Grave without citation. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mary L (1886-1907, m. John T Shapard), Nellie Ann "Annie" (1885-1966, apparently never married), William Masten/Martin (c1890-a1930, m. Carrie Lee Brightwell 1921), Thomas Ralph (1892-1967, m. Ruth Easley Evans 1939 Pittsylvania), Josie Cole (1894-1971, apparently never married), and Charles Wooding Blair (1898-1952, m1 Carrie Lee Lawless 1935, div. 1941, m2. Margaret Barksdale Hawk 1947).11,6
Census1900*	Ralph and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 51 yo farmer Ralph S & 38 yo wife Mary E Blair. Their children 19 yo Mary E, 12 yo Nellie A, 10 yo William A, 8 yo Thomas R, 5 yo Josie C, and 2 yo Charles W. Blair were listed as living with them. Ralph's widowed sister Sarah is two doors below.12
Census1910	Ralph and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated circa 20 April 1910, as 61 yo farmer Ralph & 18 yo wife Mary E Blair. Their children 21 yo Annie, 20 yo William, 18 yo Thomas, 15 yo Josie C, and 13 yo Charlie W Blair were listed as living with them. This census page has been damaged by water but if you know the family the names are discernible.13
Census1920	Ralph and Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 21 January 1920, as 70 yo farmer R S & 58 yo wife Mary Blair. Their children 31 yo Annie, 29 yo Wm Marten, 26 yo Thomas, 22 yo Josie Cole, and 21 yo Charlie Blair were listed as living with them.14
Census1930*	Ralph appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 80 yo retired widower Ralph S. Blair. His children 42 yo Annie N, 37 yo Thomas R, 35 yo Josie C, and 31 yo Charlie W Blair were listed as living with him.15
Death*	Ralph died on 26 December 1931 in Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 82, of lobar pneumonia.4,5,6
Burial*	He was buried on 27 December 1931 at Blair Family Cemetery in Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.16,6

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Mary E. Turner¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Mary was born on 9 October 1861.2,1
Marriage*	She married Ralph S. Blair, son of Ralph E. Blair and Elizabeth Robertson, on 25 March 1885 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Date & location per Find A Grave without citation. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mary L (1886-1907, m. John T Shapard), Nellie Ann "Annie" (1885-1966, apparently never married), William Masten/Martin (c1890-a1930, m. Carrie Lee Brightwell 1921), Thomas Ralph (1892-1967, m. Ruth Easley Evans 1939 Pittsylvania), Josie Cole (1894-1971, apparently never married), and Charles Wooding Blair (1898-1952, m1 Carrie Lee Lawless 1935, div. 1941, m2. Margaret Barksdale Hawk 1947).3,4
Census1900*	Mary and Ralph appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 51 yo farmer Ralph S & 38 yo wife Mary E Blair. Their children 19 yo Mary E, 12 yo Nellie A, 10 yo William A, 8 yo Thomas R, 5 yo Josie C, and 2 yo Charles W. Blair were listed as living with them. Ralph's widowed sister Sarah is two doors below.5
Census1910	Mary and Ralph appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated circa 20 April 1910, as 61 yo farmer Ralph & 18 yo wife Mary E Blair. Their children 21 yo Annie, 20 yo William, 18 yo Thomas, 15 yo Josie C, and 13 yo Charlie W Blair were listed as living with them. This census page has been damaged by water but if you know the family the names are discernible.6
Census1920	Mary and Ralph appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 21 January 1920, as 70 yo farmer R S & 58 yo wife Mary Blair. Their children 31 yo Annie, 29 yo Wm Marten, 26 yo Thomas, 22 yo Josie Cole, and 21 yo Charlie Blair were listed as living with them.7
Death*	Mary died on 17 March 1927 at age 65.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Family Cemetery in Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2

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James Slaydon¹

Father	James Slaydon1 b. c 1812
Mother	Eleanor L. Blair1 b. c 1802

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*

James, son of James Slaydon and Eleanor L. Blair, was born circa 1850, date estimated.1

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Polly Slaydon¹

Father	James Slaydon1 b. c 1812
Mother	Eleanor L. Blair1 b. c 1802

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*

Polly, daughter of James Slaydon and Eleanor L. Blair, was born circa 1851, date estimated.1

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Mary F. Gardner¹

Father	Rev. Silvany Gardner Jr.1 b. 7 Feb 1807, d. 1874
Mother	Sarah S. Blair1 b. c 1810

Last Edited

1 Nov 2021

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Rev. Silvany Gardner Jr. and Sarah S. Blair, was born circa 1835.2
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her father, Rev. Silvany Gardner Jr., as 15 yo Mary Gardner.3
Census1860	Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 23 yo Mary F Gardner in the household of her brother-in-law & sister Byrd Thomas Jennings and Eleanor Narcissa Gardner; as 45 yo farmer Byrd T & 22 yo Eleanor Jennings.4,5

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Eleanor Narcissa Gardner^1,2

Father	Rev. Silvany Gardner Jr.2 b. 7 Feb 1807, d. 1874
Mother	Sarah S. Blair2 b. c 1810

Last Edited

8 Mar 2023

Birth*	Eleanor, daughter of Rev. Silvany Gardner Jr. and Sarah S. Blair, was born on 5 March 1838 in Virginia.1,3,4
Census1850	Eleanor appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her father, Rev. Silvany Gardner Jr., as 13 yo Narcissa Gardner.5
Marr-Bond*	Eleanor Narcissa Gardner and Byrd Thomas Jennings posted a marriage bond on 20 December 1859 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were John Blair J(1860-1941, m. Virginia Lee Lnu), Sarah Frances "Sallie" (c1864-1949, b. Pittyslvania Co, m. Fnu Ferguson), and Eleanor Margaret "Ella" Jennings (1866- ).6,2
Census1860*	Eleanor and Byrd appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 10 October 1860, as 45 yo farmer Byrd T & 22 yo Eleanor Jennings. Nine children from Byrd's m1 to Martha Brightwell were listed as living with them: namely, Mary J, James H, William G, Thomas, Jane G, Meredith H, Tabitha E, Martha S, and Charles W Jennings. Also in the home were 43 yo Elizabeth Brightwell (Byrd's future wife), 52 yo Sylvan Gardner (Eleanor's father), and 23 yo Mary F Gardner (Eleanor's sister). Two unknowns in the home were Jane & Elizabeth Earp.7,3
Death*	Eleanor died on 23 March 1868 at age 30.1,8,9
Burial*	She was buried at Gardner, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1

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Byrd Thomas Jennings¹

Last Edited

8 Mar 2023

Birth*	Byrd was born circa 1815 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, s/o Meredith & Tabitha Jennings.2
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Martha Georgia Brightwell on 9 October 1839 at Caswell Co., North Carolina. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mary J (c1840- ), James H (c1842- , m. Sarah C Hardy 1865 Pittsylvania), William G (c1846- , m. Mattie A White 1865 Pittsylvania), possibly Thomas J (c1847- , he shows up in 1860 but not in 1850), Jane (c1848- ), Meredith H (c1849- , m. Martha E Smith 1873 Richmond), Tabitha E (c1852- , m. Henry J Dodson 1874 Pittsylvania), Martha A (1853- ), Byrd W (b. 28 Jan 1856-b1860), Byrd W (b. 08 Sep 1856-b1860), and Charles W Jennings (c1858- ).3,4
Census1840*	Byrd Thomas appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 00001-1001 as 20-29 yo Byrd T Jennings. His wife Martha was probably the 15-19 yo female, their daughter Mary the <5 yo female.5
Census1850*	Byrd and Martha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 16 December 1850, as 36 yo wheelwright Byrd & 26 yo Martha Jennings. Their children 10 yo Mary, 8 yo James, 4 yo William, 2 yo Jane, and 1 yo Meredith Jennings were listed as living with them. Others in the home include 32 yo Elizabeth Brightwell, possibly Martha's sister and Byrd's future wife, and one laborer.6
Marr-Bond*	Byrd Thomas Jennings and Eleanor Narcissa Gardner posted a marriage bond on 20 December 1859 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were John Blair J(1860-1941, m. Virginia Lee Lnu), Sarah Frances "Sallie" (c1864-1949, b. Pittyslvania Co, m. Fnu Ferguson), and Eleanor Margaret "Ella" Jennings (1866- ).7,1
Census1860*	Byrd and Eleanor appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 10 October 1860, as 45 yo farmer Byrd T & 22 yo Eleanor Jennings. Nine children from Byrd's m1 to Martha Brightwell were listed as living with them: namely, Mary J, James H, William G, Thomas, Jane G, Meredith H, Tabitha E, Martha S, and Charles W Jennings. Also in the home were 43 yo Elizabeth Brightwell (Byrd's future wife), 52 yo Sylvan Gardner (Eleanor's father), and 23 yo Mary F Gardner (Eleanor's sister). Two unknowns in the home were Jane & Elizabeth Earp.8,9
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Martha A. Gardner on 15 September 1869 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were Louisa (1871-1928), Robert Hughes (1873-1893), Cora Lee (1874-1940), Samuel Weldon (1876-1949, perhaps m. Margaret I Johnson), Rev. Jesse Mustain (1878-1954, perhaps m. Nellie Hubble), and Nannie Cobb Jennings (1879-1958).2
Census1870*	Byrd and Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 16 August 1870, as 54 yo farmer Bird F & 20 yo Martha A Jennings. Their children 20 yo farm laborer Meredith H, 18 yo Tabitha E, 16 yo Martha A, 12 yo Charles W, and 9 yo John B Jennings were listed as living with them.10
Census1880	Byrd and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dan River Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 64 yo farmer Byrd T & 39 yo wife Martha A Jennings. Their children 19 yo farm worker Jno B, 16 yo Sallie F, 14 yo Ella M, 9 yo Louisa, 7 yo Robert H, 5 yo Cora L, 3 yo Samuel W, 2 yo Jessie M, and 0.10 yo Nannie C Jennings were listed as living with them, as well as a couple of servants and farm workers.11

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Benjamin T. Gardner¹

Father	Berryman C. Gardner1 b. c 1805
Mother	Nancy "Ann" Bennett2 b. c 1815

Last Edited

4 Nov 2021

Birth*	Benjamin, son of Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, was born circa 1848 in Virginia.2
Census1850	Benjamin appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 2 yo Benjamin Garner.2
Census1860	Benjamin appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 11 yo Benj F Gardner.3
Census1870	Benjamin appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, as 21 yo Benjamin Gardner.4
Marriage*	He married Edith Virginia "Ginnie" Dawson on 21 April 1872 in Milton, Caswell Co., North Carolina. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lillie Ann (1876-1963) and William Berry Gardner (1879-1947).5,1

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Edith Virginia "Ginnie" Dawson^1,2

Last Edited

4 Nov 2021

Birth*	Edith was born, d/o William A & Elizabeth Dawson.1
Marriage*	She married Benjamin T. Gardner, son of Berryman C. Gardner and Nancy "Ann" Bennett, on 21 April 1872 in Milton, Caswell Co., North Carolina. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lillie Ann (1876-1963) and William Berry Gardner (1879-1947).1,2

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Joseph Bartlett Jr.¹

Father	Joseph Bartlett Sr.1 b. 24 Jan 1719/20, d. fr 19 Aug 1795 - 13 Oct 1795
Mother	Sarah Jennings1 b. c 1723, d. a 9 Dec 1761

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Birth*	Joseph, son of Joseph Bartlett Sr. and Sarah Jennings, was born on 9 December 1761 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1,3
Milit-Service*	Joseph Bartlett Jr. served during the Revolutionary War circa 1776. Hibner notes him as "one of the two of that name who served in the Revolution from Brookfield".3,4
CensusLead*	A person likely to be Joseph appeared on the 1790 censusat Salem, Washington Co., New York, as Joseph Bartlett Jr. with an enumeration of 1-0-1. Hibner states, "prob. the one found at Salem, N.Y., in 1790.5
Estate-Will	Joseph was named an heir in the will of Joseph Bartlett Sr., his father, dated 19 August 1795 at Salem, Washington Co., New York, receiving "all my Husbandry Utensils". A second bequest, to be shared equally with his sisters Sarah & Hannah, consisted of "all my property, stock, notes of hand, book accounts, deeds, bonds, and forfeitures of every nature."6,7

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Jason Bartlett¹

Father	Moses Bartlett1 b. 3 Mar 1723/24, d. 5 Apr 1794
Mother	Mary Bell1

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8 Feb 2025

Christening*	Jason was christened on 8 May 1745 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1,3
Milit-Service*	He is possibly the man who served as a private with Capt. Peter Ingersoll's Co., Col. David Brewer's Regt. during the Revolutionary War beginning 25 May 1775.4,3
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 2 February 2025 re possible wife & child. There are records showing a Jason Bartlett married to Ann or Anna. FS (LQ5D-716) claims her surname was Barnard but offers no citation. There's a record for a Mary Bartlett, d/o Jason and Anna, but again nothing to tie that into our Jason.

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Thomas Bartlett¹

Father	Moses Bartlett1 b. 3 Mar 1723/24, d. 5 Apr 1794
Mother	Mary Bell1

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Christening*	Thomas was christened on 1 January 1746/47 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1,3
Estate-Will	Thomas was named an heir in the will of Thomas Bartlett, his grandfather, dated 20 June 1770 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England, receiving one-fifth part of his personal estate.4

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Bartholomew Bartlett¹

Father	Moses Bartlett1 b. 3 Mar 1723/24, d. 5 Apr 1794
Mother	Mary Bell1

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8 Feb 2025

Birth*	Bartholomew, son of Moses Bartlett and Mary Bell, was born on 22 April 1749 in Ware, Hampshire Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. MA Town Clerk says he was born in Ware, Hampshire County. Hibner, Brookfield and Town & Vital say Brookfield. MA Births says the christening was in Brookfield.2,3,4,1,5
ResearchNote	Research Note of 2 February 2025 re followup. Hibner says, "prob. the one found in Salem, N.Y., in 1790, and a Revolutionary soldier". If so the 1790 and 1800 censuses are easily found and there are many Rev. War records available.5
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 2 February 2025 re online claims. Both Ancestry's Scott Family Tree #1 and FamilySearch Trees entry K85X-Q1B claim Bartholomew married Elizabeth Howard Webb. Their children in one or both include William, Mary, Hugh, Martha, Leonard Webb, Elizabeth (Betsey), Lydia and David Bartlett. Neither tree provides one bit of evidence for these claims.6

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Ellenor Bartlett^1,2

Father	Matthew Bartlett2 b. 8 Jul 1728, d. a 1775
Mother	Sussanna Hinds2 b. 12 Dec 1733, d. a 8 Jun 1776

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Birth*	Ellenor, daughter of Matthew Bartlett and Sussanna Hinds, was born on 6 December 1752 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,3,1
Marriage*	She married Thomas Hill on 24 December 1772. My preliminary research suggests their children were,      Rachel Hill (1774-1872), m. Nathaniel Maynard; issue at Find A Grave are Ira B, Emeline and Joseph Bartlett Maynard;      Jacob Kittredge Hill (1775-bef1777);      Kittredge Hill Sr. (1777-1859), m. Sarah "Sally" Bigelow 1804; issue per Hibner were Salinda (1805-1806), Salinda (1806- ), Erastus (1808- ), Lucy Ann (1810- ), John (1812- ), Kittridge (1813- ), Sarah (1817- ), Nancy E (1819- ), Jason B (1820- ) and Louis E (1828- ) Hill; all born Brookfield per Bigelow Genealogy, p. 108;      Elizabeth Hill (1785-1819), m. John Tyler 1813, no issue;      Woodbury Hill ();      child Hill (1785-1785);      Mahala Hill (1791-1875), m. Ambrose Boyden 1815; issue per Hibner were Laura (1816-1895), Fanny (1818-1891) and Ambrose (1820- ) Boyden, all born Deerfield, MA;      Polly Hill (1794- ), a twin; m. Francis Barnes Tyler; issue per Hibner were Charlotte and Frederick (1852- ) Tyler;      Sally Hill (1794- ), a twin, unmarried;      John Hill (1797-1800), scalded to death.4
Death*	Ellenor died on 5 September 1846 in North Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 93.5,1
Burial*	She was buried at North Brookfield Cemetery in North Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.1

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Wiman Bartlett^1,2

Father	Matthew Bartlett1 b. 8 Jul 1728, d. a 1775
Mother	Sussanna Hinds1 b. 12 Dec 1733, d. a 8 Jun 1776

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9 Feb 2025

Birth*	Wiman, son of Matthew Bartlett and Sussanna Hinds, was born on 15 April 1754 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. Spelling of his given name per his headstone.1,3,2
Milit-Service*	Wiman Bartlett served as a Minute Man with Capt. Joseph Gilbert during the Revolutionary War from November 1774 to November 1777. Hibner writes, "The History of N. Brookfield says he was drafted into the Revolutionary army, but being of non age, his father went in his stead and was taken sick, returned home and died in a month." This obviously makes no sense if Hibner's birthyear and the Soldiers & Sailors records are correct.4,5
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Smith on 29 May 1791. My preliminary research suggests their children were,      Susana Bartlett (1792- ), m. Nathaniel Smith 1811; issue per Hibner were Edward N (1812- ), Mary E (1814- ), Wyman B (1816- ), John Moses (1818- ), William S (1821- ), Henry (1823-1828), Louisa (1825- ), Hannah (1828- ), Nancy R (1830- )John (1833-d. young) and Charles L (1836- ) Smith;      Elizabeth Bartlett (1793-1804);      Sarah Bartlett (1796-1881);      Nancy Bartlett (1798-1866), m. David Tyler 1817; issue per Hibner were Moses (1817- ), Warren (1819- ), Charlotte (1821-1830), William (1823-1845), Avilda Bartlett (1825- ), Elizabeth R (1826- ) and Albert Newton (1833-1854) Tyler;      Thomas Bartlett (1800-1884);      Avilda Bartlett (1802-1822);      William Bartlett (1805-1877), m1 Harriet Rice 1829, m2 Hannah E Due 1853; issue by 1st wife were Sarah A (1831-1857), John S (1834- ), Maria R (1836- ), Adeline T (1838- ) and Mary T (1842-1857) Bartlett; issue by 2nd wife were Henry W (1854- ), Abby F (1855- ), Mary E (1858- ) and Emma J (1860- ) Bartlett;      Elias Bartlett (1808-1869), m1 Lucy Peirce who d 1838, m2 Caroline Allen who d 1871; issue by 1st wife were Julia A ( -1835), Hiram P (1836- ) and Lucy P (1838- ) Bartlett; issue by 2nd wife were Julia A (1844-1872), Eleanor Hill (1848- ), Oshea A (1851-1865) and Carrie E (1853-1873) Bartlett.5
Death*	Wiman died on 3 March 1815 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 60.5,2
Burial*	He was buried at North Brookfield Cemetery in North Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Elizabeth.2

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Ruben Bartlett¹

Father	Matthew Bartlett1 b. 8 Jul 1728, d. a 1775
Mother	Sussanna Hinds1 b. 12 Dec 1733, d. a 8 Jun 1776

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9 Feb 2025

Birth*	Ruben, son of Matthew Bartlett and Sussanna Hinds, was born on 5 November 1755 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1,3
Milit-Service*	Ruben Bartlett served as a private with Capt. John Spurr's (1st) Company, Col. Thomas Nixon's (6th) Regiment during the Revolutionary War from May 1779 to May 1780. Soldiers & Sailors shows he was reported deserted 5 Jan 1780, but discharged 28 May (also given 1 May).4,5
Marriage*	He married Amy Jenks on 23 November 1781 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were,      Amy Bartlett (1782-1859), m. Robert Fleming Jr. 1804; issue per Hibner were Olive A, Amy, Emila, Sophronia, Lucretia, Robert Jenks, Frinda, Fidelia, Amy Ann and Ann Augusta Fleming;      Sylvanus Jenks Bartlett (1784-), m. Fanny Evans in Hinsdale, NH; issue per Hibner were Charles, Lewis Parker, Sylvanus and David J Bartlett;      Welcome Bartlett (1785-1864), m. Ruth Crane; issue per Hibner were Elvira, Frank H, Adeline and Aldis Bartlett;      George Jenks Bartlett (1788- );      John Jenks Bartlett (1792-1857), m. Elizabeth Lyman 1820; issue per Hibner were Seth, Elvira and Diadama Bartlett;      Wyman Bartlett (1795- );      Reuben Bartlett ();      Lyman Bartlett ().5
Death*	Ruben died on 21 August 1830 in prob. Grover, Vermont, at age 74.3

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Susanna Bartlett¹

Father	Matthew Bartlett1 b. 8 Jul 1728, d. a 1775
Mother	Sussanna Hinds1 b. 12 Dec 1733, d. a 8 Jun 1776

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8 Feb 2025

Birth*	Susanna, daughter of Matthew Bartlett and Sussanna Hinds, was born on 6 November 1757 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1,3
Death*	Susanna died in Montreal, Canada.3

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Capt. Joseph Bartlett^1,2

Father	Matthew Bartlett1 b. 8 Jul 1728, d. a 1775
Mother	Sussanna Hinds1 b. 12 Dec 1733, d. a 8 Jun 1776

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9 Feb 2025

Birth*	Joseph, son of Matthew Bartlett and Sussanna Hinds, was born on 13 September 1759 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.3,1,4
Marriage*	He married Lucretia Hamilton on 22 November 1778. My preliminary research suggests their children were,      Judith Bartlett (1778-1864), b. Brookfield; m. Joshua Parker at Barnston, Canada; issue per Hibner were Judith, John, Sally, Alvin, Harvey, Alpheus, Joshua, Zeruiah, Lucretia, Edward W and Alfred Parker;      Sally Bartlett (1780- ), b. Brookfield;      Joseph Bartlett (1781- ), b. Brookfield;      Willard Bartlett (1783- ), b. Brookfield;      Lavina Bartlett (), m. Lemuel White;      Fraser Bartlett (), m. Caroline Brown;      Ira Bartlett (), m. Susan Huntingdon;      Lucy Bartlett (), m. Samuel Willard;      Betsey Bartlett (), m. Cyrus Young;      Alden Bartlett (), d. in the British Army in War of 1812;      Wyman Bartlett (), m. Ruth Willey.2
Milit-Service*	Capt. Joseph Bartlett served as a corporal with Capt. Adam Bailey's Co., Col. John Bailey's (2nd) Reg during the American Revolutionary War 1 January 1782. On p. 101 Hibner writes, "Muster roll dated Jan 1, 1782, enlisted for 3 years...Another Joseph Bartlett of Brookfield, Mass., was also in the service, but he was probably the son of Joseph [1720-1743 who m. Sarah Jennings]. On p. 103 Hibner adds, "He early received appointment as captain of militia".2

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Rachel Bartlett¹

Father	Matthew Bartlett1 b. 8 Jul 1728, d. a 1775
Mother	Sussanna Hinds1 b. 12 Dec 1733, d. a 8 Jun 1776

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8 Feb 2025

Birth*

Rachel, daughter of Matthew Bartlett and Sussanna Hinds, was born on 16 April 1761 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1

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Tryphena Bartlett¹

Father	Matthew Bartlett1 b. 8 Jul 1728, d. a 1775
Mother	Sussanna Hinds1 b. 12 Dec 1733, d. a 8 Jun 1776

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Birth*

Tryphena, daughter of Matthew Bartlett and Sussanna Hinds, was born on 24 June 1763 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1

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Lavinia "Vina" Bartlett^1,2

Father	Matthew Bartlett2 b. 8 Jul 1728, d. a 1775
Mother	Sussanna Hinds2 b. 12 Dec 1733, d. a 8 Jun 1776

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Birth*

Lavinia, daughter of Matthew Bartlett and Sussanna Hinds, was born on 24 July 1765 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.3,1,2

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