Tilley Pearsall Genealogy Database

Eliza

F, #1001, b. 1807

Family 1: Fisher

Son	Purdy Fisher (b. 1830)
Daughter	Marietta Fisher (b. 1836)

Family 2:

Daughter

Esther Anna Fisher+ (b. 1833)

Family 3: Charles Brundage (b. about 1817, d. between 1870 and 1880)

Biography

Birth	1807	Eliza was born in 1807.¹
Marriage	before 1830	Fisher and she were married before 1830²
Marriage	between 1840 and 1850	Charles Brundage and she were married between 1840 and 1850

Last Edited

22 December 2016

Citations

[S83] , 1880 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
[S86] , 1850 Census Online, As viewed on ancestry.com.

Archibald McAlister

M, #1002

Biography

Witness

26 March 1850

Archibald McAlister witnessed the Declaration of Intention of David McQueen on 26 March 1850 in Washington, District of Columbia. "Circuit Court Washington County.
March Term 1850. On this 26th day of March 1850, personally appears in open court David McQueen, who makes oath in due form that he is now of the age of 23 years; that he arrived in the United States in the month of June 1835, being three years and more before he attained the age of twenty one years, and has continued to reside therein to this time; that he is a native of Scotland, and at the time of his arrival in the U. States, owed allegiance to the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland; and that for three years next preceeding this time it has been bone fide his intentnion to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince, potentate, state and sovereignty, whatever and particularly to the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland.

And at the same time personally appears Archibald McAlister, a citizen of the U. States, who also makes oath that he is well acquainted with David McQueen who is about to apply to be admitted a citizen of the U. States, that he has resided within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States for five years at least last past, and one year at least last past, within the District of Columbia and that during the whole of that time he has behaved as a man of good moral character attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same. Test. (signature of official -- John A. Smith, CIR ?) David McQueen, Admitted and Sworn, 26 March 1850.¹

Last Edited

22 December 2016

Citations

[S119] , Declarations of Intention, Entry 105, Rough Bundle. (26 March 1850.)

Birth	October 1873	Charles S. Britton was born in October 1873 in New Jersey.¹
Marriage	1898	He and Jessie Merritt were married in 1898¹
Census	12 June 1900	He appeared in the census 12 June 1900 at 72 Haseco in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. Charles is listed as: living in the household of his father-in-law, John F. Merritt, with wife Jessie. His occupation is listed as Tea and Coffee.¹
Census	13 January 1920	He appeared in the census 13 January 1920 at 72 Haseco in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. Charles is listed as: Head, owner, carpenter, general, age47, with Jessie M., wife, 44, Saleslady, dry goods, and Charles S. Jr., 18, Bookkeeper, publishing house. Renters upstairs, Joseph F. Kirschbaum, 28, and wife Esther, 27
Census	1930	He appeared in the census 1930 at 72 Haseco in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. Charles is listed as: head, owner, $10,000, 57, carpenter, with Jessie M., 54, dry goods buyer, and Charles Jr., 29, Accountant, bank. Renters upstairs, Charles E. Rudloff and Matilda.²
Death	30 November 1950	He died on 30 November 1950 in Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, New York,³
Burial	1 December 1950	He was buried on 1 December 1950 at Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, Westchester County, New York.⁴

Father	Selah Mead (b. about 1783, d. between 10 March 1842 and 13 June 1842)
Mother	Sarah Wilson (b. about 1790, d. between 1860 and 1870)

Son	Abram Van Voorhees (b. 24 February 1829, d. 19 March 1902)
Son	Isaac Van Voorhees, Jr. (b. 28 January 1833, d. 1 February 1870)
Daughter	Maria Van Voorhees (b. 17 June 1835, d. 20 March 1898)
Son	Francis Van Voorhees (b. 16 September 1837, d. 27 December 1904)
Son	Charles Van Voorhees (b. 22 June 1839, d. 27 April 1917)
Daughter	Sarah Van Voorhees (b. 1846)

Birth	22 April 1808	Maria Mead was born on 22 April 1808 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.^1,2
Marriage	1828	Isaac Van Voorhees and she were married in 1828 in New York^3,4
Witness	1845	She moved with Isaac Van Voorhees in 1845 in Fredonia, Calhoun County, Michigan.
Death	4 January 1881	She died on 4 January 1881 in Fredonia, Calhoun County, Michigan,²
Burial	6 January 1881	She was buried on 6 January 1881 at Lyon Lake Cemetery in Wrights Corners, Calhoun County, Michigan.²

Daughter	Anette Selleck (b. 1843)
Son	Samuel Allen Selleck+ (b. 1861, d. 14 March 1933)

Birth	27 April 1823	Sabrina Mead was born on 27 April 1823 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Marriage	1841	Samuel P. Selleck and she were married in 1841¹
In household	1850	She appeared in the household of Samuel P. Selleck in the census 1850 in Shrewsbury Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Samuel is listed as Constable, age 29, b. Conn, with Subina, 23, Anette, 7, Jacob Van Noo (?), Tailor, age 26, Mengenez, 23.²
In household	11 July 1860	She appeared in the household of Samuel P. Selleck in the census 11 July 1860 at Long Branch in Ocean Townsip, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Samuel is listed as Samuel E. Selick, age 38, Hotel Keeper, B. Ct, with Subrina age 37, Annie M, 18, and three boarders, Peter Vredenburg, 23 Lawyer, Chas. Vanderveer, age 25, Physician, and Elias Hubbard, 24, Store keeper. Next door, Ezra Woolley, 42, Confectioner, with wife Ann, son Timothy 10, and boarders. Forman Woolley & family higher on page.³
In household	17 August 1870	She appeared in the household of Samuel P. Selleck in the census 17 August 1870 at Eatontown in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Samuel is listed as Samuel P Sillick, age 50, no occupation given, real estate $5000, personal $1500, b. New York, with Subrina 47, Keeps house, b. Conn., and Samuel, age 9. (Says F for female)⁴
Marriage	14 July 1875	Rev. James Teed and she were married on 14 July 1875 at Eatontown Baptist Church in Eatontown, Monmouth, New Jersey, T. B. Arrowsmith, Esq. Dear Sir This is to certify that I, S. P Marsh, pastor of the Baptist Church in Eatontown County of Monmouth and state of N Jersey, have this day solemnised a marriage according to law between James Teed of Eatontown county of Monmouth and state of N Jersey & Mrs. Subrina A. Selleck of the same place. Witness my hand this 14th of July 1875 -- S. P. Marsh (Note: could possibly be S. V. Marsh.)⁵
Church Affiliation	1880	As of 1880, Sabrina was affiliated with Eatontown, in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Old First Methodist Church, because Lewis Woolley's first wife is buried there, as are Lewis, Sabrina, and Samuel. \|\|Old First United Methodist Church stands as a landmark of Jersey Shore Methodism. It is the oldest church along the Jersey Shore of this denomination. In the year 1808 the Methodists felt the need to have their own church. In 1809 the Methodist Episcopal Church of Long Branch was incorporated. Construction of a building was begun in that year on property deeded to the congregation by Alexander McGregor for the sum of 30 schillings. The men of the church labored hard during the course of the next ten years, and in 1819 the building was complete. This building is the present “Old First United Methodist Church”. Interior Renovations have been undertaken from time to time, and the exterior is little changed from the earliest days. Methodist preaching in the area probably dates back to 1780. An active society was in existence prior to 1787. The people did not wait for the completion of the church, but held meetings while the church was under construction in a “Free Church”, later used as a barn. The barn stood until 1951 when it was destroyed by a hurricane. The first church was located on land near Whale Pond Brook, which today divides Oakhurst and West Long Branch. Bishop Francis Asbury, the first Methodist Bishop in America, preached in the vicinity of “Old First” in 1785 and at our church when only the floor beams and flooring had been laid April 30 1809. This same flooring is still in use, now covered by carpeting. The original church included what is the main body of the existing Sanctuary. Galleries were on three sides. There was a high pulpit with a sounding board, and tin sconces provided a bit of candle lighting on the side walls. Windows were small with little panes of glass. Old First served a large parish in its beginning, extending from Sea Bright to Shark River. At least twelve churches are daughter or grand-daughter churches of Old First. The Freehold Circuit was formed in 1793, and West Long Branch was on that circuit through 1833. At least 55 different circuit riders served during those years. The early 1840's were times of great revivals, especially the winter of 1842-43. In his diary, William R. Maps said that particular winter was the time of "the greatest religious excitement ever known in these parts". In one month, 220 new member joined the church. Old First Sanctuary underwent extensive interior remodeling starting in 1874. Side galleries were removed, walls were plastered and new furnishings were installed. A bell tower was added and a bell weighing 1,017 pounds was purchased. Nearly $4,000 was spent - a considerable sum for that time. The next improvements to the Sanctuary were made in 1893, followed by the installation of memorial windows in 1902. A new organ was installed in 1914, replacing one in use since 1898. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated half of its $1,400 cost. The organ required pumping, usually by a boy paid fifty cents a Sunday. Sometimes the boy fell asleep, and no sound would come from the organ. The present pipe organ and chimes were installed in 1954. Old First was again remodeled in 1935 when the Beach Memorial Chancel was installed. The finishing touch was added to the colonial interior in 1959 with the presentation of the James Atcheson memorial light fixtures, which shine as bright as the history of the church. The exterior is little changed from the earliest years. The Fellowship Hall, located across the street from the Sanctuary, includes the original 1855 building, which consists of a main auditorium and kitchen. The two-story addition, The Education Building was constructed in 1961, includes classrooms, a chapel, a study lounge, church offices, kitchenette and rest rooms. Several of the classrooms on the lower level have been turned into a permanent museum contains documents, books and other memorabilia of the past, that provides exhibits not only pertaining to Old First, but also preserves the history of the surrounding community. During the months of October through April, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm the museum is open the 3rd Sunday of each month. It is also open by special arrangement. Old First property also includes a parsonage on Locust Avenue. Through the years this house has been home for many ministers and their families. It was constructed in 1860 at a cost of $1,432.66, including the lot. Property surrounding the Sanctuary is a cemetery that does not belong to Old First but is maintained by an association created for that purpose. Our Church “Old First” is conscious of its place in history. It is the oldest Methodist Church in Monmouth County to have continuous worship since its founding⁶
In household	1880	She appeared in the household of Lewis M. Woolley in the census 1880 at Eatontown in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Lewis is listed as Farmer, age 42, b. New Jersey, with wife Ellen age 40, Keeping house, Epilepsy, Mary E., 17, daughter, Joseph L. 14, son, works out, and Sillick, Subrina (can't read middle initial), age 57, House Keeper. Next household, Woolley, Deborah, 73, could this be his mother? and previous household, Woolley Samuel and family.⁷
Marriage	12 August 1888	Lewis M. Woolley and she were married on 12 August 1888 at Long Branck M E Church in Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, The Marriage Return from the NJ State Archives states that Lewis M. is 55, Second marriage, Occupation Carpenter, Name of Father Stephen Woolley, Maiden Name of mother: Do not know, Full Maiden name of wife, Subrinia A. Meade, Place of Residence Long Branch, age 68, Last name, if a Widow, Subrinia Teed. Number of Bride's Marriage: Third, Name of Father Seely Meede, Maiden name of Mother, Wilson. Minister, Willis Reeves.^7,6
Death	17 January 1897	She died on 17 January 1897 in Monmouth County, New Jersey,^1,6
Burial	19 January 1897	She was buried on 19 January 1897 at Old First Methodist Church Cemetery in West Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey. Photographed stone 6/24/05, while visiting Bill Schardt. (Cemetery Listing)

Birth	5 February 1820	Samuel P. Selleck was born on 5 February 1820 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
Marriage	1841	He and Sabrina Mead were married in 1841¹
Census	1850	He appeared in the census 1850 in Shrewsbury Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Samuel is listed as: Constable, age 29, b. Conn, with Subina, 23, Anette, 7, Jacob Van Noo (?), Tailor, age 26, Mengenez, 23.²
Census	11 July 1860	He appeared in the census 11 July 1860 at Long Branch in Ocean Townsip, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Samuel is listed as: Samuel E. Selick, age 38, Hotel Keeper, B. Ct, with Subrina age 37, Annie M, 18, and three boarders, Peter Vredenburg, 23 Lawyer, Chas. Vanderveer, age 25, Physician, and Elias Hubbard, 24, Store keeper. Next door, Ezra Woolley, 42, Confectioner, with wife Ann, son Timothy 10, and boarders. Forman Woolley & family higher on page.³
Census	1865	He appeared in the census 1865 in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Samuel is listed as: Samuel P. Sellick (white male) Subrina Sellick (white female) Samuel A. Sellick (white male) Neighbors: Owen Woolley and family, George Waters and family
Census	17 August 1870	He appeared in the census 17 August 1870 at Eatontown in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Samuel is listed as: Samuel P Sillick, age 50, no occupation given, real estate $5000, personal $1500, b. New York, with Subrina 47, Keeps house, b. Conn., and Samuel, age 9. (Says F for female)⁴
Death	8 June 1871	He died on 8 June 1871 in Monmouth County, New Jersey,¹
Burial		He was buried at Old First Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Street, in West Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey. The listing of burials in the source reads: "Selleck, Samuel P., son of Sylvanus & Damaris, of Greenwich, Conn., d 8 June 1871 age 51 y 4m 3c Subrinia, nee Selleck, wf of Lewis M. Woolley, b 27 April 1823; d 17 Jan 1897". Photographed stone 6/24/05 while visiting Bill Schardt.⁵
Newspaper Mention	8 March 1877	The 8 March 1877 edition of the Monmouth Democrat, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA, reported Estate of Samuel P. Silleck, deceased. Separate Account. Notice is hereby given, that the accounts of the subscriber, executrix of said deceased, will be audited and atated by the Surrogate, and reported to the Orphans Court of the county of Monmouth, on Thursday, May 3d, 1877 Subrina A. Sillick

Father	Samuel P. Selleck (b. 5 February 1820, d. 8 June 1871)
Mother	Sabrina Mead (b. 27 April 1823, d. 17 January 1897)

Daughter	Ada Selleck (b. 25 April 1883)
Son	Walter Selleck (b. May 1885, d. 1928)
Daughter	Anna Dangler Selleck (b. 29 January 1887, d. 29 June 1971)
Son	Edward Selleck+ (b. 1894)

Marriage		Samuel Allen Selleck and Louise Woolley were married, date unknown
Birth	1861	He was born in 1861 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.¹
Photo Link		Samuel as a young boy
Marriage	6 February 1881	He and Emily Dangler were married on 6 February 1881 at First Methodist Episcopal Church in Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey,²
Directory	1885	As of 1885 Samuel was listed in the Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, directory at 114 Cookman Ave as Barber, home at same address.
Newspaper Mention	31 March 1896	The 31 March 1896 edition of the Asbury Park Press, Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, reported Three Dollars for Six Persons Justice Borden issued an order yesterday requiring Samuel Selleck to pay $3 per week for one year toward the support of his wife and five children. Selleck deserted his family here two years ago, and while working at Belmar was arrested. At that time he promised to pay his wife $4 per week, but he failed to keep his word. Then he went to Newark, where he remained some time. Sunday night he dropped in at Asbury Park for a visit, when he was arrested at the instance of John G. White, Overseer of poor. He spent the night in Park Hall, and at the hearing yesterday was required to furnish a bond of $250 to fulfill the above order. Mrs. Sisco became his surety.
Death	14 March 1933	He died on 14 March 1933 in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey,
Obituary	15 March 1933	15 March 1933, Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Daily Record Obituary:. Samuel Allen Samuel Allen, 71, for many years a barber in this city conducting a business on Broadway near Pearl Street, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home at 655 Morford Avenue, following an illness of about two years, the past four weeks of which confined him to his bed. He was born at Eatontown, the son of the late Samuel and Gerinah Selleck. About 30 years ago he obtained permission to change his name to Allen. He had been in business here for more than 45 years. Surviving are his wife, Louise Woolley Applegate Allen, three sons, Walter and Edward Allen, of Asbury Park, and Herbert Allen, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and two daughters, Mrs. Harry Tilton and Mrs. Ada Srawford, of Asbury Park. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Willis A. Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, with Rev. Alfred Duncombe pastor of the First Reformed Church, officiating. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, West Long Branch.
Obituary	16 March 1933	16 March 1933, Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Asbury Park Press Obituary:. Funeral of S. A. Selleck, Long Branch Funeral services for Samuel Allen Selleck, 71, who died at his home, 655 Morfort street, this city, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the Willis A. Woolley funeral home, 10 Morrell street. Rev. Alfred Duncombe, pastor of the First Reformed church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Greenlawn cemetery, West Long Branch. Mr. Selleck formerly conducted a barber shop at Broadway and Pearl street. He is survived by his widow and five children. They are Mrs. Charles E. Taylor and Edward Selleck of Asbury Park, Walter Selleck of Newark, Mrs. Harry Tilton of Neptune and Herbert Selleck of Brooklyn.

Daughter	Mary E. Woolley (b. 1863)
Son	Joseph L. Woolley (b. 1866)

Marriage		Lewis M. Woolley and Ellen J. were married, date unknown¹
Birth	1833	He was born in 1833.^1,2
Census	1880	He appeared in the census 1880 at Eatontown in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Lewis is listed as: Farmer, age 42, b. New Jersey, with wife Ellen age 40, Keeping house, Epilepsy, Mary E., 17, daughter, Joseph L. 14, son, works out, and Sillick, Subrina (can't read middle initial), age 57, House Keeper. Next household, Woolley, Deborah, 73, could this be his mother? and previous household, Woolley Samuel and family.¹
Census	1885	He appeared in the census 1885 at Eatontown in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Lewis is listed as: Lewis 20-50, Lizzie 20-50, Sebrina Selick over 50, Caroline Woolley, 20-50, John 20-50, Cornelius 5-20.³
Marriage	12 August 1888	He and Sabrina Mead were married on 12 August 1888 at Long Branck M E Church in Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, The Marriage Return from the NJ State Archives states that Lewis M. is 55, Second marriage, Occupation Carpenter, Name of Father Stephen Woolley, Maiden Name of mother: Do not know, Full Maiden name of wife, Subrinia A. Meade, Place of Residence Long Branch, age 68, Last name, if a Widow, Subrinia Teed. Number of Bride's Marriage: Third, Name of Father Seely Meede, Maiden name of Mother, Wilson. Minister, Willis Reeves.^1,4

Father	Nathaniel Mead, Jr./III (d. before September 1818)
Mother	Elizabeth Smith (b. 24 September 1739, d. after 1785)

Son	Demas Mead (b. 1782, d. 20 September 1855)
Son	Selah Mead+ (b. about 1783, d. between 10 March 1842 and 13 June 1842)
Son	Lewis C. Mead+ (b. 1793, d. 24 January 1867)
Daughter	Eliza Mead+ (b. about 1797, d. 21 May 1833)
Son	David Mead (b. about 1799)
Son	Henry Mead (b. 1801)
Daughter	Maria Mead (b. about 1808, d. 12 January 1877)

Father	Josiah Mead (d. 1762)
Mother	Abigail Marshall (b. about 1725, d. 1787)

Son	John Mead
Daughter	Betsey Mead
Son	Thomas Mead
Son	Smith Mead+ (b. 15 December 1756, d. after 5 March 1842)
Son	Josiah Mead+ (b. 9 October 1761, d. 5 July 1829)
Daughter	Hannah Mead+ (b. 28 March 1764)
Daughter	Abigail Mead+ (b. 26 May 1766)
Son	Nathaniel Mead (b. 4 November 1768)

Marriage	about 1755	Nathaniel Mead, Jr./III, and Elizabeth Smith were married about 1755 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,¹
Witness	15 March 1785	He was mentioned in the probate record of John Smith on 15 March 1785 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. See John Smith for details. . Thorn, alias Smith, John, late of Greenwich, Mar. 15, 1785, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathaniel Mead, Jr., page 660. Inventory taken by Bezaleel Brown and Denham Palmer, and filed Apr. 7, 1785, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 669. Oct. 11, 1785, report of commissioners filed, page 918. Oct. 11, 1785, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 760. Oct. 27, 1785, account filed, and distribution ordered to widow and children, Elizabeth, wife of the administrator, Hannah, wife of John Rouse, and Mary or Molly, wife of Amos Knapp, page 763.^1,2
Census	1790	Nathaniel Mead, Jr./III, appeared in the census 1790 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Nathaniel is listed as: Nathaniel Mead Jr. 2 males 16 and up 2 males under 16 3 females
Property Extract	13 October 1792	Nathaniel was involved in a property transaction on 13 October 1792 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. £70 New York money\|\|Jared Mead\|\|in Greenwich in the West Society containing about sixteen acres of land and bounded northerly by land of Peter Mead, easterly by a highway, southerly by land in possession of John Mead and westerly by Zaccheus Mead's land\|\|of £70 seven shillings and nine pence and payable "on the first day of October next with lawful interest"\|\|Tho's Hobby, Jabez Fitch
Property Extract	13 October 1792	Nathaniel was involved in a property transaction on 13 October 1792 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. £100 New York money\|\|Jeffry Felmette of Greenwich\|\|in Greenwich in the West Society containing ten acres more or less and bounded northerly by land of Justus Sackett, easterly by land of Justus Sackett and John Hobby, southerly by lands of John Hobby, Thomas Hobby & Nehemiah Mead, and westerly by the road in part and partly by land of Justus Sackett, with the buildings thereon\|\|of £100 pounds New York money payable on the first day of October next with interest and "if said note is paid according to the true meaning and tenor thereof, then this deed is to be void but in default thereof it is to be & remain in full force and virtue"\|\|Jared Mead, Jabez Fitch. There are two dates at the bottom of this deed. Above the signature the date is October 13, 1793, and below that "Rec'd to record October the 13th 1792." The 1793 must be a mistake because all the other deeds around this in this part of Volume 13 are 1792, and in fact the deed above it on this page, p. 94, is also a mortgage by Nathaniel Jr. to Jared Mead.³
Census	1800	He appeared in the census 1800 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Nathaniel is listed as: Nathaniel Mead Jr. One male 10-15 One male 45 and over One female 16-25 One female 45 and over. The next household is Nathaniel Mead 5th. He had a son Nathaniel, and if there was another Nathaniel somewhere else in town, his son could possibly have been styled 5th. Or it could be a grandson.
Will	16 December 1805	He signed a will on 16 December 1805 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. In the name of God Amen. I Nathaniel Mead Jr. of Greenwich in the County of Fairfield living in good health and of sound disposing mind and memory Do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in Manner and form following, that is to say, Imprimis I will that all my legal just debts and Funeral Charles be paid and discharged by my Executor hereafter named. I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth the Use and Improvement of the one third part of my real Estate during her life, also my linnen in the House, Beding, Bedsted, Cords (?), Household furniture, one Cow and One Horse & Side-saddle to be to her, her heirs and assigns forever. Item. Whereas I have advanced and given to my Son Smith Mead about five Hundred Dollars which I Consider to be his full proportion of my Estate. Item. Whereas I have advanced and given to my Son Josiah Mead One Hundred Dollars and have otherwise helped him which is all I mean he shall have of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Hannah Mead her heirs and assigns forever Twenty five Dollars which with what I have heretofore advanced to her I consider to be her full proportion of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Abigail Denton Fifty Dollars to be to her and heirs and assigns forever, which with what I have heretofore advanced to her I consider to be her full proportion of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Nathaniel Mead and to his heirs and assigns forever, Fifty Dollars which with what I have heretofore advanced to him I consider to be his full proportion of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my son John Mead Twenty five Dollars to be to him his heirs and assigns forever, which with what I have heretofore advanced to him I consider to be his proportion of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsey Palmer the use and Improvement of my Shop and Garden spot adjoining the same, the keeping of a Cow Winter and Summer to be kept by sd. Executor, also firewood for one fire during the time she continues a widow, said firewood to got and brought to her for her use by my sd Executor, also Fifty Dollars to be to her and her heirs and assigns forever, said fifty Dollars is not to be paid her until she quits the shop and relinquishes her claim to keeping sd. Cow & firewood. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Mead, and to his heirs and assigns forever, all the rest and residue of my Estate both real and personal in Consideration and Condition that he pays all my legal just debts, funeral Charges, and all the legacies above mentioned. I will that said legacies be paid at the Expiration of Eighteen months after my decease, except the legacy to Betsey which shall be paid to her in the term of Eighteen Months after she quits the shop and relinquishes the keeping the Cow and being supplied with firewood. Lastly. I do make and Constitute my son Thomas Mead to be Executor of this my last Well and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of December, Anno Domini 1805. Signed Sealed Published Nathaniel Mead Jnor (?) And pronounced by the said Nathaniel Mead Jn'r as his last will and Testament who at his Request in his presence and the presence of each other have hereunto Subscribed our names as Witnesses: Joseph Morrel Elizabeth Fitch Jabez Fitch.⁴
Property Record	29 March 1808	Nathaniel was involved in a property transaction on 29 March 1808 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Mortgage: To all people to whom these presents shall come, greeting. Know ye that I, Nathaniel Mead, Junr of Greenwich in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut for the consideration of five hundred sixty-two dollars received to my full satisfaction of Jeffry Felmettee of said Greenwich, do give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Jeffrey Felmettee one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in said Greenwich in the West Society thereof containing ten and be the same more or less and thus bounded Northerly on land of Justus Sackett, Easterly on land of Justus Sackett and Hannah Courtney, Southerly on land of Hannah Courtney, Clemence Hobby and Nehemiah Mead, and westerly on highway and land of Justus Sackett with the buildings thereon. To have and to hold the above Granted and Bargained Premises with the Appurtenances thereof, unto him the said Jeffry Felmettee, his heirs and assigns for ever, to his and their own proper use and behoof. And also I the said Nathaniel Mead, Jun'r do for myself and my heirs, executors and administrators, covenant with the said Jeffry Felmettee, his heirs and assigns, that at and until the Ensealing these Presents, I am well seised of the Premises as a good indefeasible Estate in Fee Simple; and have good Right to Bargain and Sell the same in Manner and Form as is above written, and that the same is free of all Incumbrances whatsoever. And furthermore, I the said Nathaniel Mead, Jun'r do by these presents bind myself and my heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said Jeffry Felmettee his heirs and assigns, against all Claims and demands whatsoever. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 29th Day of March Anno Domini, 1808. Signed sealed and delivered in Presence of Sarah Fitch, Jabez Fitch. The condition of the above deed is such that the above deed is given to secure the payment of three notes of hand given by the grantor to the grantee, two of which for two hundred and fifty dollars each and one of sixty two dollars and fifty three cents. Now if said notes are paid according to the true meaning and tenor thereof then the above deed is to be void but in default thereof it is to be remain and continue in full force and virtue. Nathaniel Mead. Fairfield County, SS in Greenwich, March ye 9th AD 1808 personally appeared Nath'l Mead Jun'r Signer and Sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me, Jabez Fitch, Justice of Peace. Rec'd to record March ye 29th, AD 1808, and recorded by me Jabez Fitch, Register.
Property Record	1 April 1809	Nathaniel was involved in a property transaction on 1 April 1809 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Know all men by these presents that we Nath'l Mead Jun'r and Thomas Mead both of Greenwich in Fairfield County for divers good causes and considerations thereunto moving, especially for the sum of one dollar rec'd to our full satisfaction of John R. Cozine of said Greenwich have remised, released and forever quitclaimed an do by these presents for ourselves and our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and absolutely, remise, release, and forever quitclaim unto the said John R. Cozine and to his heirs and assigns forever all such right and title as we the said Nath'l Mead Jun'r and Thomas Mead have or ought to have in or to a certain tract or parcel of land lying in said Greenwich in the West Society thereof at a place called Pembewig brook above the mile and helf line and butted and bounded as follows to wit, beginning at the southeast corner at the end of a stone wall as the wall now stands and from thence running N 78 degrees 3/4 three chains ninety two links to a dogwood [-?-] with stones about it North 3 1/4 West to a heap of stones twenty chains fifty links. Thence North 46 1/4 East 2 chains 18 links to a heap of rocks with stones upon them near the brook. Thence southerly to the end of said stone wall the first mentioned bounds. To have and to hold the premises unto him the said John R. Cozine and to his heirs and assigns, to the only use and behoof of the said John R. Cozine and his heirs and assigns forever so that neither we the said Nath'l Mead Jun'r and Thos Mead nor any other person or persons in their name and behalf shall or will hereafter claim or demand any right or title to the premises or any part thereof, but they and every of them shall by these presents be excluded and forever barred. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this first day of April in the Year of our Lord, 1809, Nathaniel Mead, Junr., Thomas Mead. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of Henry Grigg, Wm. Knapp. Fairfield County SS Greenwich, April 1st, 1809 personally appeared Nath'l Mead, Junr, & Thos. Mead signers and sealers of the forefoing instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me William Knapp, Justice of Peace. Rec'd to record, April ye, A.D. 1809, and recorded by me, Jabez Fitch, Register. [Note: John R. Cozine or Cosine was the wife of Rebecca Bush Cozine, daughter of William Bush. Dr. William Bush was the son of Justus Bush and he m. 2. Deborah Disbrow Mead, widow of Seth Mead the son of Captain John Mead.] [Note: Pemberwick Brook enters the Byram River at Pemberwick Rd. near Comly Ave. at the north side of Pemberwick Park.]⁵
Death	before September 1818	He died before September 1818 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,⁶
Probate Extract	29 September 1818	Nathaniel was listed in a probate extract on 29 September 1818 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Mead, Nathaniel, Jr., late of Greenwich, will dated Dec. 16, 1805, probated Sept. 29, 1818, mentioned his wife Elizabeth, and children Smith, Josiah, Hannah Abigail Denton, Nathaniel, John, Betsey Palmer, and Thomas. Executor son Thomas. Witnesses Joseph Morrell, Elizabeth Fitch and Jabez Fitch, page 536. Sept. 29, 1818, order to advertise for claims, page 538. Inventory taken Oct. 19, 1818, by Peter Mead and William Husted, and filed Nov. 3, 1818, page 555.⁷
Probate Record	29 September 1818	Nathaniel was listed in probate records on 29 September 1818 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield County Ss. Stamford, September 29th, 1818. Personally appeared Joseph Morrell of Greenwich in sd County and made oath that he saw Nath'l Mead Jun'r late of said Greenwich Dec'd sign and seal the within Instrument at the same time declaring the same to be his last Will and Testament & that he together with Jabez Fitch and Elizabeth Fitch subscribed the same in the presence of and at the request of the Testator and in the presence of each other and that at the same time he too the Testator to be of sound disposing mind and memory before me. Simeon H. Minor, Justice of Peace. At a Court of Probate held at Stamford district on the 29th day of Sept. 1818 James Stevens, Esq'r, Judge present on appellation of Thomas Mead of Greenwich named as Executor in the within Will, and on the testimony of Joseph Morrill entered hereon this Will of Nath'l Mead Jn'r late of Greenwich dec'd is by this Court adjudged to be proved is approved and ordered to be recorded, the said Thomas having accepted the trust of Executor of said Will, and given bond as the Law directs, which bond is on file, and on Motion of sd. Executor this Court limits Seven Months for the Creditors of said dec'd to exhibit their Claims. Attest S. H. Minor, [---]⁸
Probate Record	19 October 1818	Nathaniel was listed in probate records on 19 October 1818 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. An Inventory of the estate of Nathaniel Mead late of Greenwich Dec'd Oct'r 19th 1818. Personal estate as pr. Inventory on file$309.95 The Homested with ten acres and building at $150 pr. Acre$1500.00 16 acres of land at Poleridge at $105 pr. Acre$1680.00 30 acres at $57 pr. Acre$1710.00 TOTAL$5199.95 Taken by us: Peter Mead, Wm. Husted, appraisers under oath.⁹
Probate Record	3 November 1818	Nathaniel was listed in probate records on 3 November 1818 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. At a Court of Probate held at Stamford in Stamford District on the 3rd day of Nov'r. 1818 James Stevens Esq'r. Judge present the foregoing inventory is accepted on the oath of the Executor and ordered to be recorded. Attest S. H. Minor, Clk.⁹
ChartLink	January 2008	See attached. Gail Blankenau's articles in NEHGR

Birth	24 September 1739	Elizabeth Smith was born on 24 September 1739 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. In the Barbour Collection it says that Elizabeth is "d. John, school-master". John, the school-master, had a daughter Hannah, b. Mar. 24, 1741, again no wife listed. John is listed as marrying 2nd. Abigail ______, on 28 Mar 1745. John and Abigail had Mary, b. 9 Aug, 1746, who married Amos Knapp, son of Caleb Knapp, on 22 Jun 1763. This aligns with the probate records of John Thorn alias Smith. There is a John, son of Daniel Smith and Rebeckah Butler, born 10 Apr 1723. However, if this is the same John, it does not account for why he is termed John Thorn. Daniel and Rebeckah Smith had a number of other children in addition to John, from their marriage in 1706, to perhaps the last child Joshua in 1728.^1,2,3
Marriage	about 1755	Nathaniel Mead, Jr./III, and she were married about 1755 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,¹
Death	after 1785	She died after 1785 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,¹
Bequest	16 December 1805	She was mentioned in the will of Nathaniel Mead, Jr./III, on 16 December 1805 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. In the name of God Amen. I Nathaniel Mead Jr. of Greenwich in the County of Fairfield living in good health and of sound disposing mind and memory Do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in Manner and form following, that is to say, Imprimis I will that all my legal just debts and Funeral Charles be paid and discharged by my Executor hereafter named. I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth the Use and Improvement of the one third part of my real Estate during her life, also my linnen in the House, Beding, Bedsted, Cords (?), Household furniture, one Cow and One Horse & Side-saddle to be to her, her heirs and assigns forever. Item. Whereas I have advanced and given to my Son Smith Mead about five Hundred Dollars which I Consider to be his full proportion of my Estate. Item. Whereas I have advanced and given to my Son Josiah Mead One Hundred Dollars and have otherwise helped him which is all I mean he shall have of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Hannah Mead her heirs and assigns forever Twenty five Dollars which with what I have heretofore advanced to her I consider to be her full proportion of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Abigail Denton Fifty Dollars to be to her and heirs and assigns forever, which with what I have heretofore advanced to her I consider to be her full proportion of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Nathaniel Mead and to his heirs and assigns forever, Fifty Dollars which with what I have heretofore advanced to him I consider to be his full proportion of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my son John Mead Twenty five Dollars to be to him his heirs and assigns forever, which with what I have heretofore advanced to him I consider to be his proportion of my Estate. Item. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Betsey Palmer the use and Improvement of my Shop and Garden spot adjoining the same, the keeping of a Cow Winter and Summer to be kept by sd. Executor, also firewood for one fire during the time she continues a widow, said firewood to got and brought to her for her use by my sd Executor, also Fifty Dollars to be to her and her heirs and assigns forever, said fifty Dollars is not to be paid her until she quits the shop and relinquishes her claim to keeping sd. Cow & firewood. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Mead, and to his heirs and assigns forever, all the rest and residue of my Estate both real and personal in Consideration and Condition that he pays all my legal just debts, funeral Charges, and all the legacies above mentioned. I will that said legacies be paid at the Expiration of Eighteen months after my decease, except the legacy to Betsey which shall be paid to her in the term of Eighteen Months after she quits the shop and relinquishes the keeping the Cow and being supplied with firewood. Lastly. I do make and Constitute my son Thomas Mead to be Executor of this my last Well and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of December, Anno Domini 1805. Signed Sealed Published Nathaniel Mead Jnor (?) And pronounced by the said Nathaniel Mead Jn'r as his last will and Testament who at his Request in his presence and the presence of each other have hereunto Subscribed our names as Witnesses: Joseph Morrel Elizabeth Fitch Jabez Fitch.⁴
Probate	21 March 1823	She had her estate probated on 21 March 1823 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. At a Court of Probate held at Stamford the 21st day of March, 1823, S.A. Minor, Judge present on application of Elizabeth Mead Widow of Nath'l Mead late of Greenwich dec'd. This Court appoints Messrs Sam'l Bush, Peter Mead and Richard Mead, disinterested freeholders of said Greenwich to set out and distribute to the said Elizabeth the one third part of the real estate of which said dec'd died siezed as her right of dower therein and make return of their doings to this Court. S.A. Minor, Judge of Probate. We the subscribers being appointed by the Honorable Court of Probate for Stamford District to distribute and set out to Elizabeth Mead widow of Nathaniel Mead late of Greenwich dec'd, her right of Dower in said dec'd's estate and we have proceeded as follows and set off to the sd widow Elizabeth Mead the two north rooms in the house of sd dec'd with the priviledge of washing and baking in the kitchen and passing and repassing through the same to the well and the one third part of the cellar and the one third part of the barn on the southwest part of the same with a priviledge in the barn yard for the keeping of a Cow yarded and all of that certain piece of land called the homested excepting the land covered by two thirds of the house and barn and yard and lane leading thereto and a garden beginning with the line of Elizabeth Palmer's garden and running two rods east then parallel with said Elizabeth's garden to the lane leading to the barn and then with said lane to said garden of sd Elizabeth Palmer which we consider to be the one third part of the real estate which the said Nathaniel Mead died siezed. Greenwich, April 21, 1823. Richard Mead, Paul Bush, Peter Mead, Distributors under oath. At a court of Probate held at Stamford the 2nd day of June 1823 S.A. Minor Judge present -- the foregoing distribution is approved and ordered to be recorded.⁵

Daughter	Elizabeth Smith+ (b. 24 September 1739, d. after 1785)
Daughter	Hannah Smith (b. 24 March 1741)

Birth	10 August 1717	John Smith was born on 10 August 1717 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. (Stamford Families gives the data as about 1696). Email from Susan Davis says unproven date of 10 Aug 1717.¹
Marriage	28 March 1745	He was married on 28 March 1745 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, This is John's second marriage.²
Death	1785	He died in 1785 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,¹
Probate Extract	15 March 1785	John was listed in a probate extract on 15 March 1785 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Thorn, alias Smith, John, late of Greenwich, Mar. 15, 1785, letters of administration on his estate granted to Nathaniel Mead, Jr., page 660. Inventory taken by Bezaleel Brown and Denham Palmer, and filed Apr. 7, 1785, commissioners appointed to adjust claims of creditors, page 669. Oct. 11, 1785, report of commissioners filed, page 918. Oct. 11, 1785, account filed, and real estate ordered sold to pay debts, page 760. Oct. 27, 1785, account filed, and distribution ordered to widow and children, Elizabeth, wife of the administrator, Hannah, wife of John Rouse, and Mary or Molly, wife of Amos Knapp, page 763.^1,3
Probate Record	7 April 1785	John was listed in probate records on 7 April 1785 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Inventory of the Estate of John Thorn Alias Smith late of Greenwich Dec'd, as appraised by the Subscribed and -------- Viz. Cha------ Drawer 4/, Iron Trammel 2/ 0..6.0 Old pewter platter, pewter plates 1/ Lanthern 1/6 @ 0..2..6 Gridiron 3/6, Old Iron Kettle 2/ 0..5..6 Wooden Bucket & Ladle /10 Old Large Chest 3/ 0..3..10 Bed Bedstead & Head(?) & Furniture 40/ 2 Chairs 1/ 2..1..0 Cow(?) 90/ China Bowl & Tin Canister 2/6 4..12..6 Dutch wheel 9/ Book Milton's Paradise 2/6 0..11..6 Old Tub & Barrel 2/6 Old Bedstead & Head(Hood?) 3/ 0..5..6 2 Swine 37/6 Old frying pan 1/6 1..19..0 50 Acres 3 Roods & 23 Rods of Land on the East side of the Road that leads from Castle to Stanwich at 60/ per Acre 70..10..0 About 24 Acres 3 Roods 21 Rods the west side of said Road with the Dwelling House & Cyder Mill House at 74..10..0 Bezaleel Brown Denham Palmer P--sers Under Oath The foregoing Inventory of the Estate of John Thorn alias Smith was Accepted on the Oath of Nathaniel Mead Jun'r Adm'r & ordered to be recorded at a Courth of Probate holden on and for Stamford District on April 7, AD 1785. A. Davenport Esq'r Judge present holding said Court. Test. At a court of Probate holden at Stamford in and for Stamford District on April 7th, AD 1785 Abr'm Davenport Esqr Judge present holding sd court. Personally appeared Mr. Nathaniel Mead Jun'r, Adm'r on the Estate of John Thorn alias Smith late of sd Greenwich dec'd and represented sd Estate to be insolvent & requested that commissioners might be appointed to examine the Claims of the Creditors on sd Estate whereupon this Court doth appoint Amos Mead Esqr of sd Greenwich and James Davenport of said Stamford Commissioners for that purpose & they are directed to make a report in six months. Test James Davenport Clerk.⁴
Probate Record	11 October 1785	John was listed in probate records on 11 October 1785 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. At a Court of Probate holden at Stamford in & for Stamford District on Oct 11th AD 1785 Abraham Davenport Esqr Judge present holding said court. Personally appeared Nathaniel Mead, Jun'r, Administrator on the estate of John Thorn alias Smith late of Greenwich in said District dec'd & exhibited an amount of Debts against said estate amounting with the allowance to the widow of said dec'd & charges of settling said estate to £26:19:9 lawfull money & as the personal inventoried Estate amounts to but £10:7:4 he requested an order to sell of the real estate of said dec'd to raise the sum of £16:12:5 lawfull money whereupon this Court directs said administrator to sell of the real estate of said dec'd where it will least incommode said estate to raise said Sum of £16:12:5 together with the charges of Sale. James Davenport, Clerk⁵
Probate Record	27 October 1785	John was listed in probate records on 27 October 1785 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. At a court of Probate holden at Stamford on and for the District of Stamford on Oct'r. 27 AD 1785 Abraham Davenport Esq'r Judge present holding sd Court, Personally appeared Nathaniel Mead, Jun'r, Administrator on the Estate of John Thorn, Alias Smith, late of Greenwich in sd district Dec'd. and made report that he pursuant to an Order from this Court to sell Real Estate of sd Dec'd, to raise the sum of £16.15.5 L.M. together with the charges of Sale to Enable him to pay debts due from sd Estate, sd charges being twenty-nine shilling L.M. had sold sixteen Acres, three roods & ten rods of land at the Southeast corner of Land, on the East side of the highway which belonged to the Estate of sd Dec'd & Requested an Order for the Distribution of the Residue of sd Estate, thereupon this Court doth appoint desire & fully Impower Messrs. Besaliel Brown, Jeremiah Mead Jun'r & Denham Palmer all of sd Greenwich, to distribute & divide sd Residue or Remainder of sd Estate (it being all Real Estate) to and among the widow and children of sd Dec'd according to Law. P ---------- three Viz. Elizabeth, wife of sd Administrator, Hannah, the wife of John Rous, & Mary or Molly, the wife of Amos Knapp. Abraham Davenport, Judge ------------(looks like "the Clerk being at)⁵