Tilley Pearsall Genealogy Database

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Mary Tilley

F, #10726, b. 20 March 1742/43, d. 8 September 1800

Parents

FatherJames Tilley, Sr. (b. 16 January 1703/04, d. after 26 October 1757)
MotherHannah Savalls

Family: Joshua Starr (b. 28 April 1739, d. 15 January 1810)

SonBenjamin Starr (b. May 1768, d. 25 October 1773)
SonJoshua Starr, Jr. (b. March 1772, d. 1 October 1798)
SonBenjamin Starr (b. 1774, d. 17 September 1805)
SonJames Starr (b. April 1778, d. 29 September 1798)
SonWilliam Starr (b. 1780, d. 5 November 1805)

Biography

Birth20 March 1742/43Mary Tilley was born on 20 March 1742/43 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1,2
MarriageJoshua Starr and she were married, date unknown Mary Tilley was Joshua's first wife. His second wife was Mary Constance Steward (1753-1841) who was at least 47 when they married.

It appears that Mary and Joshua had 5 children, and all died without issue before their parents died, one as a 5 year old, and the rest as young adults. See their Find-a-Grave records, Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT.2
Death8 September 1800She died on 8 September 1800 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
Burial10 September 1800She was buried on 10 September 1800.
Last Edited1 December 2020

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London, CT TR, p. 299, ref. Book 2, p. 84
  2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, id 120390177 Mary Tilley Starr Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT
Family Explorer

John Tilley

M, #10727, b. 1749, d. 11 August 1800

Parents

FatherJames Tilley, Sr. (b. 16 January 1703/04, d. after 26 October 1757)
MotherHannah Savalls

Family: Deborah (b. 1743)

Biography

Birth1749John Tilley was born in 1749 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1
MarriageHe and Deborah were married, date unknown
Census1790He appeared in the census 1790 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. John is listed as: John Tilley
1 male 16 +
3 females
no other household members

James Tilley is in the same column, 22 names above John.

Neighbors Job Dart, Abel Proctor, Hannah Fergo, John Stimel, Job Tabor, Joseph Smith, Stephen Hempstead, Silas Mumford, Nicoll. Fosdick, Ephraim Miner, Joshua Starr, James Penniman

Image 82 of 99 on Ancestry.
Death11 August 1800He died on 11 August 1800 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, I don't know for sure that this John is the same John son of James and Hannah. However, he is buried in the same cemetery in New London as other family members, even though he died in Brooklyn. His age is given as 57 on his gravestone, which puts birth in 1743, and this John was born in 1749, but that is close.2
Burial15 August 1800He was buried on 15 August 1800 at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Section B.
Last Edited6 December 2020

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London, CT TR, p. 299, ref. Book 2, p. 84
  2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID=121417012, John Tilley, Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London CT
Family Explorer

Mary Miller

F, #10728, d. September 1796

Family: James Tilley, Jr., (b. 24 November 1744, d. 6 May 1816)

DaughterElizabeth Tilley (b. 16 April 1773, d. 11 February 1791)
SonJames Tilley, III (b. 28 May 1777)
SonWilliam Tilley (b. 7 January 1781)
DaughterMary Tilley (b. 17 October 1783)

Biography

MarriageSeptember 1771James Tilley, Jr., and Mary Miller were married in September 1771 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Mary, daughter of Jeremiah Miller.1
DeathSeptember 1796She died in September 1796 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,1
Last Edited28 November 2020

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London CT TR, p. 299
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Miller

F, #10729

Family: James Tilley, Jr., (b. 24 November 1744, d. 6 May 1816)

SonJeremiah Miller Tilley (b. 6 January 1797)
SonGeorge Tilley (b. 7 July 1799)

Biography

Marriage15 January 1797James Tilley, Jr., and Elizabeth Miller were married on 15 January 1797 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Elizabeth, daughter of Jeremiah Miller1
Last Edited28 November 2020

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London, CT TR, p. 299, ref. Book 3, p. 225
Family Explorer

John Wesley Starner

M, #10730, b. 1892, d. 12 December 1979

Parents

FatherAmandus Starner (b. 13 October 1850, d. 17 April 1928)
MotherHenrietta Jane Williams

Family: Mabel Caroline Frantz (b. 9 January 1892, d. 2 March 1969)

DaughterRuth Starner+

Biography

Birth1892John Wesley Starner was born in 1892 in Pennsylvania.
Marriage19 February 1910He and Mabel Caroline Frantz were married on 19 February 1910
Death12 December 1979He died on 12 December 1979 in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,
Obituary14 December 197914 December 1979, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Morning Call Obituary:. John W. Starner, Sr., ex-township official

John W. Starner Sr., 88, of 154 Alpha Ave., Wind Gap, a Plainfield Township supervisor 1942-1959, died Wednesday in Muhlenberg Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Mabel C. (Frantz) Starner.

He was a retired Plainfield Township farmer and was one of the original directors of the Blue Mountain Control Center, the emergency radio dispatching center in Wind Gap which serves communities in northern Northampton County.

Born in Monroe County, he was a son of the late Amandus and Henrietta (Williams) Starner. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Plainfield Township.

Surviving are three sons, Ray and Ralph, both of Nazareth R.D., and John Jr. of Pen Argyl; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Houck of Wind Gap, Mrs. Oscar Hahn of Salem, Va., Mrs. Arcangelo Roberti of Pen Argyl and Mrs. Lawrence Hahn of Pen Argyl, R.1; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wolf and Mrs. Ada Snyder, both of Nazareth R.1; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a step-great-grandchild and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be announced by the Schmidt Mortuary, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth.
Last Edited24 August 2021
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Mabel Caroline Frantz

F, #10731, b. 9 January 1892, d. 2 March 1969

Parents

FatherPeter A. Frantz (b. 6 April 1866, d. 10 April 1941)
MotherAmanda Alice Shook (b. 6 November 1865, d. 9 February 1942)

Family: John Wesley Starner (b. 1892, d. 12 December 1979)

DaughterRuth Starner+

Biography

Birth9 January 1892Mabel Caroline Frantz was born on 9 January 1892.1
Marriage19 February 1910John Wesley Starner and she were married on 19 February 1910
Death2 March 1969She died on 2 March 1969 in Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,1
Burial4 March 1969She was buried on 4 March 1969 at Plainfield Cemetery in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.1
Last Edited24 August 2021

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID=134326385 , Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township, PA
Family Explorer

Amandus Starner

M, #10732, b. 13 October 1850, d. 17 April 1928

Parents

FatherJoseph George Starner (b. 1805)

Family: Henrietta Jane Williams

SonJohn Wesley Starner+ (b. 1892, d. 12 December 1979)

Biography

Birth13 October 1850Amandus Starner was born on 13 October 1850 in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Death17 April 1928He died on 17 April 1928
Last Edited29 November 2020
Family Explorer

Henrietta Jane Williams

F, #10733

Family: Amandus Starner (b. 13 October 1850, d. 17 April 1928)

SonJohn Wesley Starner+ (b. 1892, d. 12 December 1979)
Last Edited29 November 2020
Family Explorer

Joseph George Starner

M, #10734, b. 1805

Family:

SonAmandus Starner+ (b. 13 October 1850, d. 17 April 1928)

Biography

Birth1805Joseph George Starner was born in 1805 in Pennsylvania.
Census1850He appeared in the census 1850 in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Joseph is listed as: Joseph Starner (age 45, Farmer, b. Pennsylvania)
Elizabeth (age 32)
Daniel (age 23, Laborer)
Cornelius (age 21 (Laborer)
Levi (age 19, Laborer, attends school)
George (age 17, laborer, attends school)
Mary (age 15, attends school)
Elizabeth (age 13, attends school)
Joseph (age 3)
Emma (age 1)
Polly Houser (age 50, widow, cannot read and write)
Last Edited29 November 2020

Casper Starner

M, #10735, b. 1700, d. 1748

Biography

Research NoteBurgert, Annette K. Eighteenth century Pennsylvania emigrants from Hassloch and Bühl in the Palatinate /
by Annette K. Burgert. [Worthington, OH] (P.O. Box 93, Worthington 43085) :
AKB Publications,[c1983]32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.Bibliography: p. 29-30.20
Includes index.
F160.P2B873 1983 LH&G 83212776A
list of 18th century emigrants who settled in Pennsylvania; contains extensive genealogical information.
Birth1700Casper Starner was born in 1700 in Hassloch, Pfalz, Bavaria, Germany. Haßloch
Immigrationbetween 1728 and 1736He immigrated between 1728 and 1736 to Pennsylvania
Death1748He died in 1748 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania,
Last Edited29 November 2020
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Tilley

F, #10736, b. 16 April 1773, d. 11 February 1791

Parents

FatherJames Tilley, Jr. (b. 24 November 1744, d. 6 May 1816)
MotherMary Miller (d. September 1796)

Biography

Birth16 April 1773Elizabeth Tilley was born on 16 April 1773 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1,2
Death11 February 1791She died on 11 February 1791 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,2
Burial13 February 1791She was buried on 13 February 1791 at Ancient Cemetery in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Long inscription on a lovely gravestone. The first part reads
"In the memory of Elizabeth Tilley, Daughter of James & Mary Tilley, who left this Transitory World Feb 11th, 1791. Aged 17 years & 2 months."3
Last Edited2 December 2020

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London, CT TR, p. 299, ref. Book 3, p. 225
  2. [S985] R. Hammett Tilley, Genealogy of the Tilley Family (Newport, R.I.: John P. Sanborn, Steam Book and Job Printer, 1878), p. 43; digital images, Internet Archive, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/genealogyoftille1878till/page/n4/mode/1up : accessed
  3. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID = 11368040 Elizabeth Tilley, Ancient Cemetery, New London, CT
Family Explorer

George Tilley

M, #10737, b. 7 July 1799

Parents

FatherJames Tilley, Jr. (b. 24 November 1744, d. 6 May 1816)
MotherElizabeth Miller

Biography

Research NoteNorth Carolina. RHT says he moved to North Carolina. p. 631
Birth7 July 1799George Tilley was born on 7 July 1799 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.2
Last Edited30 April 2021

Citations

  1. [S985] R. Hammett Tilley, Genealogy of the Tilley Family (Newport, R.I.: John P. Sanborn, Steam Book and Job Printer, 1878), p. 63; digital images, Internet Archive, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/genealogyoftille1878till/page/n4/mode/1up : accessed
  2. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London, CT TR, p. 299, ref. Book 3, p. 225
Family Explorer

James Tilley, III

M, #10738, b. 28 May 1777

Parents

FatherJames Tilley, Jr. (b. 24 November 1744, d. 6 May 1816)
MotherMary Miller (d. September 1796)

Biography

Birth28 May 1777James Tilley, III, was born on 28 May 1777 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1,2
Research Note18 October 181318 October 1813 New London, New London County, Connecticut. There is a death listed in Vol 27 of the Hale Collection, James Tilley, Jr., age 27. That would put his birth in 1786. This makes me wonder if this James born to James and Mary, may have died before 1786, and possibly they might have named another boy James.
Last Edited3 December 2020

Citations

  1. [S985] R. Hammett Tilley, Genealogy of the Tilley Family (Newport, R.I.: John P. Sanborn, Steam Book and Job Printer, 1878), p.43; digital images, Internet Archive, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/genealogyoftille1878till/page/n4/mode/1up : accessed
  2. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London CT TR, p. 299
Family Explorer

Jeremiah Miller Tilley

M, #10739, b. 6 January 1797

Parents

FatherJames Tilley, Jr. (b. 24 November 1744, d. 6 May 1816)
MotherElizabeth Miller

Biography

Birth6 January 1797Jeremiah Miller Tilley was born on 6 January 1797 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1
Last Edited29 November 2020

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London, CT TR, p. 299, ref. Book 3, p. 225
Family Explorer

Mary Tilley

F, #10740, b. 17 October 1783

Parents

FatherJames Tilley, Jr. (b. 24 November 1744, d. 6 May 1816)
MotherMary Miller (d. September 1796)

Biography

Birth17 October 1783Mary Tilley was born on 17 October 1783 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1
Last Edited29 November 2020

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London, CT TR, p. 299, ref. Book 3, p. 225
Family Explorer

William Tilley

M, #10741, b. 7 January 1781

Parents

FatherJames Tilley, Jr. (b. 24 November 1744, d. 6 May 1816)
MotherMary Miller (d. September 1796)

Family: Jerusha Huntingdon (b. 7 June 1781, d. 10 September 1861)

Biography

Birth7 January 1781William Tilley was born on 7 January 1781 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1
Marriage7 December 1803He and Jerusha Huntingdon were married on 7 December 1803 The Huntington family genealogy says that they lived in Hudson, N.Y.2,3,4
Seamans Protection25 March 1809William was granted a Seaman's Protection Certificate on 25 March 1809, New London, New London County, Connecticut. William Tilley, age 28, Birthplace New London, Customs District New London, Certificate # 4538, Complexion Light, Height 5'9".

In response to the impressment of American seamen by British ships, Congress passed an “Act for the Relief and Protection of American Seamen” in 1796. The Act required customs collectors to maintain a record of all United States citizens serving on United States vessels.

Each seaman, once registered with the customs collector, was given a Seaman’s Protection Certificate. These certificates vouched for the citizenship of the individual and included identifying information such as age, height, complexion, place of birth, and in some cases eye and hair color. The intention of these certificates was to discourage impressment.
Research Note13 February 182113 February 1821 New London, New London County, Connecticut. There is a death listed in the Hale Collection, vol 1, p. 240, of a William Tilley, age 40, which would be the correct age for this William. However, R. Hammett Tilley says that William left New London "for parts unknown" in 1825. His wife and son James moved to Newport, RI and spent the rest of their lives there. There was also a daughter who married and moved to France.
Last Edited30 April 2021

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London, CT TR, p. 299, ref. Book 3, p. 225
  2. [S985] R. Hammett Tilley, Genealogy of the Tilley Family (Newport, R.I.: John P. Sanborn, Steam Book and Job Printer, 1878), p. 43; digital images, Internet Archive, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/genealogyoftille1878till/page/n4/mode/1up : accessed
  3. [S975] Connecticut Town Records; familysearch.org database
  4. [S976] Huntington Family Association, The Huntington family in America: a genealogical memoir of the known descendants of Simon Huntington from 1633 to 1915 (Hartford, CT: Huntington Family Association, 1915), p. 986; digital images, archive.org, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/huntingtonfamily00hunt/page/n10/mode/1up : accessed
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Joshua Starr

M, #10742, b. 28 April 1739, d. 15 January 1810

Parents

FatherDaniel Starr (b. 1712)
MotherElizabeth Hempstead (b. 27 April 1714, d. 23 November 1776)

Family: Mary Tilley (b. 20 March 1742/43, d. 8 September 1800)

SonBenjamin Starr (b. May 1768, d. 25 October 1773)
SonJoshua Starr, Jr. (b. March 1772, d. 1 October 1798)
SonBenjamin Starr (b. 1774, d. 17 September 1805)
SonJames Starr (b. April 1778, d. 29 September 1798)
SonWilliam Starr (b. 1780, d. 5 November 1805)

Biography

Birth28 April 1739Joshua Starr was born on 28 April 1739 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
MarriageHe and Mary Tilley were married, date unknown Mary Tilley was Joshua's first wife. His second wife was Mary Constance Steward (1753-1841) who was at least 47 when they married.

It appears that Mary and Joshua had 5 children, and all died without issue before their parents died, one as a 5 year old, and the rest as young adults. See their Find-a-Grave records, Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT.1
Death15 January 1810He died on 15 January 1810 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
Last Edited30 November 2020

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, id 120390177 Mary Tilley Starr Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT
Family Explorer

Daniel Starr

M, #10743, b. 1712

Family: Elizabeth Hempstead (b. 27 April 1714, d. 23 November 1776)

SonJoshua Starr+ (b. 28 April 1739, d. 15 January 1810)

Biography

Birth1712Daniel Starr was born in 1712.
Marriage18 November 1735He and Elizabeth Hempstead were married on 18 November 1735 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Joshua Hempstead's Diary, p. 296, "Tuesd 18 Cloudy Some Rain. I was at home al day finishing white washing and pointing the jams in the Chamber. Samll Green hath been 2 days Riming one wheel & not finisht not Scribed off. I pd him 14s. my Daughter Eliza was maried to Danll Starr in the Eve by Mr. Adams here. Jno Seabury Shop burnt by accident this night."

Barbour records: "Daniel, s. Benjamin , m. Elizabeth Hempstead, d. Joshua, b. of New London, Nov. 18, 1735"1,2,3
Last Edited30 November 2020

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID 11367777, Elizabeth Hempstead Starr, Ancient Cemetery, New London, CT
  2. [S973] Joshua Hempstead, Author, Diary of Joshua Hempstead of New London, Connecticut: covering a period of 47 years from September 1711 to November 1758 (New London, CT: The New London County Historical Society, 1901), p. 296; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/diaryofjoshuahem00hemp/page/n11/mode/1up : accessed
  3. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London TR, p 285, citing Bk 2, p. 64.
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Hempstead

F, #10744, b. 27 April 1714, d. 23 November 1776

Parents

FatherJoshua Hempstead, the Diarist (b. 1 September 1678, d. 22 December 1758)
MotherAbigail Bailey (b. 1676, d. 5 August 1716)

Family: Daniel Starr (b. 1712)

SonJoshua Starr+ (b. 28 April 1739, d. 15 January 1810)

Biography

Birth27 April 1714Elizabeth Hempstead was born on 27 April 1714 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
Marriage18 November 1735Daniel Starr and she were married on 18 November 1735 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Joshua Hempstead's Diary, p. 296, "Tuesd 18 Cloudy Some Rain. I was at home al day finishing white washing and pointing the jams in the Chamber. Samll Green hath been 2 days Riming one wheel & not finisht not Scribed off. I pd him 14s. my Daughter Eliza was maried to Danll Starr in the Eve by Mr. Adams here. Jno Seabury Shop burnt by accident this night."

Barbour records: "Daniel, s. Benjamin , m. Elizabeth Hempstead, d. Joshua, b. of New London, Nov. 18, 1735"1,2,3
Death23 November 1776She died on 23 November 1776 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
Burial25 November 1776She was buried on 25 November 1776 at Ancient Cemetery in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1
Last Edited30 November 2020

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID 11367777, Elizabeth Hempstead Starr, Ancient Cemetery, New London, CT
  2. [S973] Joshua Hempstead, Author, Diary of Joshua Hempstead of New London, Connecticut: covering a period of 47 years from September 1711 to November 1758 (New London, CT: The New London County Historical Society, 1901), p. 296; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/diaryofjoshuahem00hemp/page/n11/mode/1up : accessed
  3. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), New London TR, p 285, citing Bk 2, p. 64.
Family Explorer

Joshua Hempstead, the Diarist

M, #10745, b. 1 September 1678, d. 22 December 1758

Family: Abigail Bailey (b. 1676, d. 5 August 1716)

DaughterElizabeth Hempstead+ (b. 27 April 1714, d. 23 November 1776)

Biography

Birth1 September 1678Joshua Hempstead, the Diarist, was born on 1 September 1678 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
Family History1711In 1711 Joshua began writing his Diary, which he continued to Nov 1758, a month before his death. Diary of Joshua Hempstead1
Death22 December 1758He died on 22 December 1758 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
Last Edited30 November 2020

Citations

  1. [S973] Joshua Hempstead, Author, Diary of Joshua Hempstead of New London, Connecticut: covering a period of 47 years from September 1711 to November 1758 (New London, CT: The New London County Historical Society, 1901); digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/diaryofjoshuahem00hemp/page/n11/mode/1up : accessed
Family Explorer

Abigail Bailey

F, #10746, b. 1676, d. 5 August 1716

Family: Joshua Hempstead, the Diarist, (b. 1 September 1678, d. 22 December 1758)

DaughterElizabeth Hempstead+ (b. 27 April 1714, d. 23 November 1776)

Biography

Birth1676Abigail Bailey was born in 1676.
Death5 August 1716She died on 5 August 1716 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Abigail died a week after the birth of her daughter Mary.
Last Edited30 November 2020
Family Explorer

Deborah

F, #10747, b. 1743

Family: John Tilley (b. 1749, d. 11 August 1800)

Biography

Birth1743Deborah was born in 1743. Based on gravestone1
MarriageJohn Tilley and she were married, date unknown
Last Edited9 December 2020

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID=121417052, Deborah Tilley, Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT
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Benjamin Starr

M, #10748, b. May 1768, d. 25 October 1773

Parents

FatherJoshua Starr (b. 28 April 1739, d. 15 January 1810)
MotherMary Tilley (b. 20 March 1742/43, d. 8 September 1800)

Biography

BirthMay 1768Benjamin Starr was born in May 1768 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Birth date estimated from gravestone inscription1
Death25 October 1773He died on 25 October 1773 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,1
Burial27 October 1773He was buried on 27 October 1773 at Ancient Cemetery in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Inscription:
son of Joshua & Mary Starr
aged 5 years & 8 months1
Last Edited1 December 2020

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID=11367848, Benjamin Starr, Ancient Cemetery, New London, CT
Family Explorer

Benjamin Starr

M, #10749, b. 1774, d. 17 September 1805

Parents

FatherJoshua Starr (b. 28 April 1739, d. 15 January 1810)
MotherMary Tilley (b. 20 March 1742/43, d. 8 September 1800)

Biography

Birth1774Benjamin Starr was born in 1774 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1
Death17 September 1805He died on 17 September 1805 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,1
Burial19 September 1805He was buried on 19 September 1805 at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Inscription: Son of Joshua & Mary Starr, age 31
Originally buried in the Second Burial Ground, and moved to Cedar Grove.1
Last Edited1 December 2020

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID= 120390259, Benjamin Starr, Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT
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Joshua Starr, Jr.

M, #10750, b. March 1772, d. 1 October 1798

Parents

FatherJoshua Starr (b. 28 April 1739, d. 15 January 1810)
MotherMary Tilley (b. 20 March 1742/43, d. 8 September 1800)

Biography

BirthMarch 1772Joshua Starr, Jr., was born in March 1772 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1
Death1 October 1798He died on 1 October 1798 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Joshua died in the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1798. Yellow fever virus is spread by infected mosquitos. Once a person is infected, other mosquitos can pick up the virus from the infected person, and spread it to other people through bites.

A short account of the yellow fever, as it appeared in New-London was published in 1798. The first person to succumb was Capt. Elijah Bingham, keeper of the Union Coffee House, on 26 Aug 1798. Two days later, 3 more people died. Within the next week, 25 more people died. At that time, there was no understanding of how yellow fever was transmitted. Many inhabitants fled the town, but by mid-October the cases were subsiding, after 81 deaths, and people began to return home.

Writing at the end of October, the author says "The whole number who were sick is computed at 350, of whom less than one fourth died. At first scarcely a third survived; but the mortality was less in proportion as the disease advanced, and towards its termination, of those who were affected, nearly nine out of ten recovered."

The author lists those who died, including:
Starr, Joshua, jun. blockmaker, 25. He was an amiable and promising young man, and had been married but a few months before his untimely death, which was lamented by all his acquaintance.
Starr, James, another son of Joshua, merchant, 19.

The author also lists the individuals and organizations which made donations of money or food for the families affected. James Tilley is listed as donating 30 bushels of corn.1
Burial3 October 1798He was buried on 3 October 1798 at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Inscription:
Son of Joshua & Mary Starr, died of yellow fever, age 26 yr's 7 mo's

Findagrave note: According to the Barbour vital records, vol. 3 page 193, Joshua Jr. had just married Lucy Colfax, daughter of George Colfax, on April 19, 1798. She then married David Manwaring July 28, 18021
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Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID= 120390434, Joshua Starr, Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, CT

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