Asa Slayton
M, b. 27 March 1766, d. 20 September 1852
| Father | Thomas Slayton b. 20 Feb 1732/33, d. 28 Dec 1822 |
| Mother | Judith White b. 15 Feb 1739, d. 26 Aug 1822 |
Asa Slayton 1848
Asa moved from the family homesite in Brookfield, Massachusetts to Chester, Massachusetts where he married, and then to Potsdam, New York where he died.3
Asa married Susannah Anderson on 14 April 1791 in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.). The town records of Murrayfield (re-named Chester in 1783), cited in Copeland's History of Murrayfield, p.153, list an intention to marry between Asa Slayton and "widow Sarah Anderson" dated 13 March 1791. However, this appears to be a mixup at some point between Sarah Anderson, widow of Archelaus Anderson, and her daughter Susannah. Sarah Anderson, the widow, actually died in 1790 and is buried with Archelaus in Eastman Cemetery, Chester..4,5 An infant daughter of Asa and Susannah was stillborn on 14 January 1792 and is buried in the Eastman Cemetery on Bromley Road in Chester, Massachusetts.6
Asa was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1800 Census at Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. Included in the household was one female 26-45, presumably his wife Susannah; 1 male 16-26, possiblt his brother Josiah; 2 males under 10, probably Charles & Asa Jr; and 2 females under 10, probably Hannah and Electa..7
Although Asa is listed as the head of family in the 1810 census in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, he himself is not included. Possibly he was on a sales trip in Canada at the time of the census. Included in the household were 1 female in the 26-45 age group, presumably his wife Susannah; 1 male and 1 female 10-16, presumably his son Asa Jr. or Charles and his daughter Electa; and 2 males and 2 femailes under 10, presumably his sons Thomas and Darius and his daughters Susannah and Sally..8
Asa was a Lieut. of militia in 1792, and a Capt. in 1804. He carried on aJarge tannery and a big shoe shop. He was considered wealthy. He made up a large stock of boots and shoes, and he with his son Charles took them in wagons to Canada to sell. This must have been in 1812, for while there, war was declared and the British authorities confiscated his entire stock, and he returned to Chester a poor man. Poor, because he had borrowed some to complete his outfit, and now he had to sell out to pay up.3
While in Canada, a Mr. Lane had told Asa of the fine, cheap lands in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. He had been in the army part of the time during the war, and after it ended, he decided to start life anew in another state. Loading his household utensils and tools on an ox-cart, and his family into a wagon drawn by two horses, in due time they reached Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., and July 18, 1815, he bought 100 acres on Plum Brook in the northwest part of the town, of E. Hulbert and wife, for $675. A log dwelling house was soon built and then laud cleared for wheat. Which year it was, I cannot say, probably 1816, but when his first crop was harvested, there was no barn to receive it. So he invited his neighbors for miles around to a "bee", and next morning about 100 were on hand bright and early. Trees were cut down, some scored and hewed, and soon some began framing; others were riving aud shaving shingles or shakes; and before the sun had set, the barn was up, roofed over and shingled, boarded around, and two large loads of wheat stowed away in the bay. The boards had been sawed at the mill which he had built earlier. The barn was 30 by 40 feet and about 20 years ago it was taken down and erected in Potsdam village, where it now stands clothed in a modern dress.
He started an ashery and engaged in the manufacture of potash; and it is said he could take a barrel of potash by the chimes and lift it from the ground over the box into the wagon. It is also said that he had double teeth all around, and that he could bend a ten-penny nail between his teeth. He built a large tannery and manufactured leather. He was an energetic, enterprising, useful citizen.3
Asa was listed as the head of household in the over 45 age group in the 1820 Census at St. Lawrence County, New York. Included in the household were 1 female 16-26, probably his daughter Susannah; 2 males 16-26, probably Asa Jr. and Thomas; 1 female 10-16; 1 male and 1 female 10-16, probably Darius and Sally; and 1 male under 10, unidentified. His wife Susannah is not listed in the census. Asa, Asa Jr., and Thomas are all farming in the census..9
Asa was listed as the head of household in the 60-70 age group in the 1830 Census at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. Included in the household were a female 60-70, presumably his wife Susannah; 1 male 20-30, presumably his son Darius; a female 20-30, presumably his daughter Sally; and a male 10-15, unidentified.10
Asa was listed as the head of household in the 70-80 age group in the 1840 Census at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. Included in the household were a female 70-80, presumably his wife Susannah; 1 male 30-40, presumably his son Darius; and 1 female 20-30, presumably his daughter Sally..11
Asa was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. He was 84, born in Massachusetts, and listed as a farmer with $1000 property. Included in the household was his daughter Sally (40, Mass). In the Non-Population Schedule for 1850, Asa was listed with 30 acres, 11 unimprovedm with a cash value of $1,000. He had 1 horse, 2 milk cows, 8 sheep, and 1 pig with a total value of $90.12
Asa died on 20 September 1852 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, at age 86.13,2 He was buried in September 1852 at West Potsdam Cemetery at West Potsdam, St Lawrence County, New York.14,2
Family | Susannah Anderson b. 18 Feb 1770, d. 20 Jul 1848 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.43. Same date in Brookfield Vital Records and AFN:BDQL-BM.
- [S1362] Slayton, Asa. Source: Find A Grave Index 1854-2012 (www.findagrave.com). Cemetery: West Potsdam Cemetery, Potsdam, St Lawrence County.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.43. Chester was then in Hampshire Co.
- [S501] Vital Records of Chester, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, p.180. Bride listed as Sussa in intention.
- [S500] Francis H. O'Leary, Gravestone Inscriptions for Chester MA, 1761-1981, p.32.
- [S322] US Census, 1800, Hampshire Co., MA, Chester Twp., p.146.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1810, Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, page 291 (AN).
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1820, Potsdam Township, St. Lawrence County, New York, page 137.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1830, Potsdam Township, St lawrence County, New Youk, page 142.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1840, Potsdam, St Lawrence County, New York, page 205.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1850, Potsdam, St Lawrence County, New York, page 34.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.45. Same date on tombstone.
- [S337] Cindy Clowe Lacy, Some Cemeteries of St. Lawrence Co., NY, p.58. Age at death 86.
Ebenezer Slayton
M, b. 12 April 1759, d. 20 December 1841
| Father | Thomas Slayton b. 20 Feb 1732/33, d. 28 Dec 1822 |
| Mother | Judith White b. 15 Feb 1739, d. 26 Aug 1822 |
Ebenezer Slayton was born on 12 April 1759 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.1,2 Ebenezer moved from the family homesite in Brookfield. Massachusetts to Chester Massachusetts, then to eastern Pennsylvania where he raised and family and finally to western New York where he died.
Ebenezer married Rebeckah Hamilton on 22 January 1784 in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.3
Ebenezer was listed as the head of household in the 16 and up age group in the 1790 Census at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.). Included in the household were 3 other males 16 and up, 1 male under 16, and 2 females, 1 of which was probably his wife, Rebeckah..4
Ebenezer was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1800 Census at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.). Included in the household were 1 female 26-45, presumably his wife Rebecca; 1 female and 2 males 16-26; 1 female and 1 male 10-16; and 1 female and 3 males under 10..5
Ebenezer was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1810 Census at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.). Included in the household were 1 female 26-45, presumably his wife Rebecca; 1 female 16-26; 1 female and 2 males 10-16; and 2 females under 10.
The 1810 Census for Mt. Pleasant, Wayne County, PA also shows an Eb'n Slayton in a household in the over 45 age group together with a 10-16 year old male. Since Ebenezer moved his family to Mt. Pleasant in 1811, it is likely that he was counted in the census during a preliminary visit to the area with his son, Charles..6 Ebenezer was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Mt. Pleasant, Wayne Co., PA. Included in the household were a female over 45, presumably his wife Rebecca; 1 male 26-45, presumably his son Ebenezer Jr; 1 male 16-26, presumably his son Thomas; and 4 females 10-26, presumably his daughters Catharine, Fanny, Abba, and Serepta..7
Ebenezer died on 20 December 1841 in Walworth, Wayne County, New York, at age 82. Ebenezer died at his daughter Rebecca's house in Walworth, Wayne Co., NY..8,2 He was buried in the Walworth Center Cemetery at Wayne County, New York.2
Ebenezer married Rebeckah Hamilton on 22 January 1784 in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.3
Ebenezer was listed as the head of household in the 16 and up age group in the 1790 Census at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.). Included in the household were 3 other males 16 and up, 1 male under 16, and 2 females, 1 of which was probably his wife, Rebeckah..4
Ebenezer was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1800 Census at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.). Included in the household were 1 female 26-45, presumably his wife Rebecca; 1 female and 2 males 16-26; 1 female and 1 male 10-16; and 1 female and 3 males under 10..5
Ebenezer was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1810 Census at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.). Included in the household were 1 female 26-45, presumably his wife Rebecca; 1 female 16-26; 1 female and 2 males 10-16; and 2 females under 10.
The 1810 Census for Mt. Pleasant, Wayne County, PA also shows an Eb'n Slayton in a household in the over 45 age group together with a 10-16 year old male. Since Ebenezer moved his family to Mt. Pleasant in 1811, it is likely that he was counted in the census during a preliminary visit to the area with his son, Charles..6 Ebenezer was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Mt. Pleasant, Wayne Co., PA. Included in the household were a female over 45, presumably his wife Rebecca; 1 male 26-45, presumably his son Ebenezer Jr; 1 male 16-26, presumably his son Thomas; and 4 females 10-26, presumably his daughters Catharine, Fanny, Abba, and Serepta..7
Ebenezer died on 20 December 1841 in Walworth, Wayne County, New York, at age 82. Ebenezer died at his daughter Rebecca's house in Walworth, Wayne Co., NY..8,2 He was buried in the Walworth Center Cemetery at Wayne County, New York.2
Family | Rebeckah Hamilton b. 1766? |
Citations
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.200.Note that Vital Record lists Ebenezer as the son of Thos & Faith Slayton.
- [S1362] Slayton, Ebenezer. Source: Find A Grave Index 1854-2012 (www.findagrave.com). Cemetery: Walworth Center Cemetery, Wayne County, New York.
- [S195] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Charlton, MA to end of 1849, p.209. Names given as Ebenezer Slaton and Rebeckah Hamilton of Brookfield.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1790, Chester, Hampshire, Massachusetts, page 140 (AN).
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1800, Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts (AN).
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1810, Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, page 291 (AN).
- [S526] US Census, 1820, Wayne Co., PA, Mt. Pleasant Twp., p.52.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.43.
Isaac Slayton
M, b. 21 September 1768, d. 22 July 1837
| Father | Thomas Slayton b. 20 Feb 1732/33, d. 28 Dec 1822 |
| Mother | Judith White b. 15 Feb 1739, d. 26 Aug 1822 |
Isaac Slayton was born on 21 September 1768 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.1,2
Isaac married Sarah Walker on 8 January 1795 in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Per Brookfield Vital Records and the Slayton History, Isaac and Sarah had at least 8 children, including:
- Clarissa (1796*-1798*)
- Judith (1797*-1881). Married Henry Ward 1819*. 5 children.
- Russel (1798*-1863). Married Berthena Clark 1822. 8 children.
- Selinda (1800*-1881). Married Perley Stevens 1821*. 4 children.
- Lucinda (1803*-1892). Married Henry Adams 1823*. 5 children + 1 adopted.
- Isaac (1804*-1848). Married Lucy Guilford 1832*. 3 children.
- Orrino (1807*-1853). Unmarried.
- Sally (1809*-1890). Married Curlys Lyon 1834*. 6 children.
*listed in Brookfield VR.3
Isaac was a farmer. He also owned and operated a wool carding mill on Seven Mile River.
Isaac was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1800 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were 1 female 16-26, probably his wife Sarah although she was 33 at the time; 1 female under 10, probably his daughter Judith; 1 male under 10, probably his son Russell; and 1 female over 45, possibly his mother-in-law..4
Isaac was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1810 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were 1 female 45 and over, probably his wife Sarh (who was actually 43); his 4 daughters (Judith, Selinda, Lucinda, and Sally); and his 3 sons (Russel, Isaac, and Orrino)..5
Isaac was listed as the head of household in the over 45 age group in the 1820 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were 1 female over 45, presumably his wife Sarah; 2 females 16-26, presumably his daughters Selinda and Lucinda; 1 male 16-26, presumably his son Russell; 1 female 10-16, presumably his daughter Sally; and 2 males 10-16, presumably his sons Isaac and Orrino.6
Isaac was listed as the head of household in the i60-70 age group in the 1830 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were one female 60-70, presumably his wife Sarah; 1 female 15-20, probably his daughter Sally; 1 male 20-30, possibly his son Isaac Jr. or Orrino; 1 male 15-20 and 1 male 10-15, both unidentified..7
Isaac died on 22 July 1837 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.8,2 He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery at East Brookfield, Hampton County, Massachusetts.9,2
Isaac married Sarah Walker on 8 January 1795 in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Per Brookfield Vital Records and the Slayton History, Isaac and Sarah had at least 8 children, including:
- Clarissa (1796*-1798*)
- Judith (1797*-1881). Married Henry Ward 1819*. 5 children.
- Russel (1798*-1863). Married Berthena Clark 1822. 8 children.
- Selinda (1800*-1881). Married Perley Stevens 1821*. 4 children.
- Lucinda (1803*-1892). Married Henry Adams 1823*. 5 children + 1 adopted.
- Isaac (1804*-1848). Married Lucy Guilford 1832*. 3 children.
- Orrino (1807*-1853). Unmarried.
- Sally (1809*-1890). Married Curlys Lyon 1834*. 6 children.
*listed in Brookfield VR.3
Isaac was a farmer. He also owned and operated a wool carding mill on Seven Mile River.
Isaac was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1800 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were 1 female 16-26, probably his wife Sarah although she was 33 at the time; 1 female under 10, probably his daughter Judith; 1 male under 10, probably his son Russell; and 1 female over 45, possibly his mother-in-law..4
Isaac was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1810 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were 1 female 45 and over, probably his wife Sarh (who was actually 43); his 4 daughters (Judith, Selinda, Lucinda, and Sally); and his 3 sons (Russel, Isaac, and Orrino)..5
Isaac was listed as the head of household in the over 45 age group in the 1820 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were 1 female over 45, presumably his wife Sarah; 2 females 16-26, presumably his daughters Selinda and Lucinda; 1 male 16-26, presumably his son Russell; 1 female 10-16, presumably his daughter Sally; and 2 males 10-16, presumably his sons Isaac and Orrino.6
Isaac was listed as the head of household in the i60-70 age group in the 1830 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were one female 60-70, presumably his wife Sarah; 1 female 15-20, probably his daughter Sally; 1 male 20-30, possibly his son Isaac Jr. or Orrino; 1 male 15-20 and 1 male 10-15, both unidentified..7
Isaac died on 22 July 1837 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 68.8,2 He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery at East Brookfield, Hampton County, Massachusetts.9,2
Family | Sarah Walker b. 18 Jul 1767, d. 23 Apr 1849 |
Citations
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.200.
- [S1362] Slayton, Isaac. Source: Find A Grave Index 1854-2012 (www.findagrave.com). Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery, East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.408. Intentions. Bride listed as Sally Walker of Charlton. Same data in Charlton VR, p.209.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1800, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. page 265.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1810, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, page 543 (AN).
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1820, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, page 165.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1839, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, page 516.
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.531. Listed as h. Sarah, age 69.
- [S199] Personal inspection of gravestones in the Evergreen Cemetery, East Brookfield, MA on 31 Jul 1999 by WEStanley Jr.,.
Reuben Slayton
M, b. 20 May 1771, d. 5 October 1846
| Father | Thomas Slayton b. 20 Feb 1732/33, d. 28 Dec 1822 |
| Mother | Judith White b. 15 Feb 1739, d. 26 Aug 1822 |
Reuben Slayton was born on 20 May 1771 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.1
Reuben was listed as the head of household in the 16 and over age group in the 1790 Census at Chester, Hampshire County, Massacjusetts. Included in the household were 3 white males under 16 and 5 femailes..2
Reuben married Esther Watkins circa 1796 in in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.3 Reuben was listed as the head of a family in the 26-45 age group on the 1810 Census at Middlesex, Ontario County, NY. Included in the household were 1 female 26-45, presumably his wife Esther; 1 male 10-16, probably his son Chauncey; 1 male under 10, probably his son Reuben; and 2 females under 10, probably his daughters Polly and Judith..4 Reuben was listed as the head of a family in the over 45 age group on the 1820 Census at Middlesex, Ontario County, NY. Included in the household were 1 female over 45, presumably his wif Esther; 1 female 16-26, probably either his daughter Polly or Judith; 1 male 16-26, presumably his son Reuben Jr; 1 male 10-16, identity unknown; 2 females under 10, presumably his daughters Vesta and Cynthia; and 1 male under 10, presumably his son Jairus..5
Reuben died on 5 October 1846 in Gorham, Ontario Co., New York, at age 75. Reuben is buried in Middlesex Center (Cemetery?) with his wife..6
Reuben was listed as the head of household in the 16 and over age group in the 1790 Census at Chester, Hampshire County, Massacjusetts. Included in the household were 3 white males under 16 and 5 femailes..2
Reuben married Esther Watkins circa 1796 in in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.3 Reuben was listed as the head of a family in the 26-45 age group on the 1810 Census at Middlesex, Ontario County, NY. Included in the household were 1 female 26-45, presumably his wife Esther; 1 male 10-16, probably his son Chauncey; 1 male under 10, probably his son Reuben; and 2 females under 10, probably his daughters Polly and Judith..4 Reuben was listed as the head of a family in the over 45 age group on the 1820 Census at Middlesex, Ontario County, NY. Included in the household were 1 female over 45, presumably his wif Esther; 1 female 16-26, probably either his daughter Polly or Judith; 1 male 16-26, presumably his son Reuben Jr; 1 male 10-16, identity unknown; 2 females under 10, presumably his daughters Vesta and Cynthia; and 1 male under 10, presumably his son Jairus..5
Reuben died on 5 October 1846 in Gorham, Ontario Co., New York, at age 75. Reuben is buried in Middlesex Center (Cemetery?) with his wife..6
Family | Esther Watkins b. 1772, d. 2 Oct 1857 |
Citations
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.200.|Same date in Slayton History and AFN:XK21-B6.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1790, Chester, Hampshire, Massachusetts, page 140 (AN).
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.46. Marriage stated to be in 1795 or 6.
- [S523] US Census, 1810, Ontario County, NY, Middlesex Twp., p.196.
- [S529] US Census, 1820, Ontario Co., NY, Middlesex Twp., p.68.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.46.
Judith Slayton
F, b. 6 October 1775, d. 2 October 1814
| Father | Thomas Slayton b. 20 Feb 1732/33, d. 28 Dec 1822 |
| Mother | Judith White b. 15 Feb 1739, d. 26 Aug 1822 |
Judith Slayton was born on 6 October 1775 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.1
Judith probably appeared in the census of 1790 in the household of her father Thomas Slayton at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.2
Judith married Eber Pierce on 18 January 1795 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Judith and Eber had at least 7 children, including:
- Sally P. (1796-1879);
- Jairius (1799-1891);
- Isaac S. (1802-1868);
- Franklyn (1805-1846);
- Reuben (1808-1886);
- Electa (1810-1812); and
- Lydia (1812-1885)..3,4
Judith died on 2 October 1814 in Windsor, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, at age 38. AFN:XK22-RK says died 19 Feb 1814, Windsor..5
Judith probably appeared in the census of 1790 in the household of her father Thomas Slayton at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.2
Judith married Eber Pierce on 18 January 1795 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Judith and Eber had at least 7 children, including:
- Sally P. (1796-1879);
- Jairius (1799-1891);
- Isaac S. (1802-1868);
- Franklyn (1805-1846);
- Reuben (1808-1886);
- Electa (1810-1812); and
- Lydia (1812-1885)..3,4
Judith died on 2 October 1814 in Windsor, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, at age 38. AFN:XK22-RK says died 19 Feb 1814, Windsor..5
Family | Eber Pierce b. 11 Feb 1770, d. 1863 |
Citations
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.200.|Same date in Slayton History and AFN:XK22-RK.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1790, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, page 78 (AN).
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.46. Original source from New England Historical Register. Brookfield VR (p.408) shows intention on 2 Nov 1795.
- [S504] Systematic History Fund, Vital Records of Spencer, Massachusetts to the End of 1749, p.190 &203. Records only marriage intention on 8 October 1794. Name given as Peirce.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.46. Data taken from Windsor Town Records.
Josiah Slayton
M, b. 3 January 1780, d. 28 September 1846
| Father | Thomas Slayton b. 20 Feb 1732/33, d. 28 Dec 1822 |
| Mother | Judith White b. 15 Feb 1739, d. 26 Aug 1822 |
Josiah Slayton was born on 3 January 1780 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.1,2
Josiah probably appeared in the census of 1790 in the household of his father Thomas Slayton at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was in the under 16 age group.3
Josiah was probably included in the 1800 Census of his brother Asa in Chester, Massachusetts.
Josiah probably appeared in the census of 1800 in the household of his brother Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. He was in the 16-26 age group.4
Josiah published his intent to marry Polly Kinney on 25 January 1801 in Brookfield.5
Josiah married Polly Kinney after January 1801 in Brookfield.6,7,8 Josiah and Polly had a total of six children, including
- Elizabeth (no dates);
- Reuben (1807*-1880). Married Louise Buxton 1831*. 14 children.
- Asa (1810*-1829*)
- Polly (1813*-1847). Married Alphonso Howe 1832*. 9 children.
- Albert Gallatin (1816*-1867). Married Caroline Rider 1842*. 11 children; and
- Lorinda (1821*-1859). Identified as Lucinnda in VR births. Married Daniel Drake 1844*. 1 child.
(*Event listed in Brookfield VR.)9,10
Josiah was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1810 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were 2 females 26-45, probably his wife Polly and perhaps her sister; and 1 male under 10, probably his son Reuben..11
Josiah took much pride in military affairs. He was elected Captain of the Brookfield Company. He was commissioned Ensign in the 3rd Reg't, 1st Brigade, 7th Div. 14 Sept 1812; promoted to Lieut. 3 May 1814; and to Captain 18 May 1815.
Josiah bought and sold much land between 1823 and 1838, but continued to live in his old home. He visited the Slayton's in New York in the summer of 1843; with his nephew Isaac and Isaac's mother.12
Josiah was listed as the head of a family in the 26-45 age group on the 1820 Census at Brookfield. Included in the household were 1 female 26-45, presumably his wife Polly; 1 female 16-26, possibly his wife's sister; 1 male 10-16, presumably his son Reuben; 1 female under 10, presumably his daughter Polly; and 2 males under 10, presumably his sons Asa and Albert..13
Josiah married Sarah Adams on 22 December 1822 in Brookfield. Josiah and Sarah had a total of 11 children, all born in Brookfield, including;
- William Eustis (1823*-1895+). Married Mary J. Read 1845.
- Orlando Josiah (1824*-1830*)
- Clarendon Harris (1826*-1844*)
- Sarah Howe (1828*-1895+). Married Hiram Jenks 1858*. 2 children.
- Sophia (1830*-1875). Married Bradford Barlow 1858. 7 children.
- Orlando Josiah (1832*-1841*)
- Judith (1834*-1915). Married George Stoddard 1854. 3 children.
- Lorenzo T. (1836-1898). Married Martha Osborne.
- Isaac (1838*-1888). Married Judith Mason 1861. 4 children. Married Emeline Dunning 1873
- Henry Harrison (1840*-1896+). Civil War.
- Villeroy Adelaide (1842*-1898+). Married Charles Newton 1863. 3 children.
*listed in Brookfield Vital Records. Brookfield VR has 28 Oct 1841 as birthdate for Villeroy Slayton..14,15
Josiah was listed as the head of family in the 40-50 age group on the 1830 Census at Brookfield. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30, presumably his second wife Sarah; 1 male 20-30, presumably his son Reuben; 1 female 15-20, presumably his daughter Polly; 1 male 10-15 presumably his son Albert; 1 male 5-10, presumably his son William; 1 female 5-10, presumably his daughter Lorinda; 1 male under 5, presumably his son Clarendon; and 1 female under 5, presumably his daughter Sarah..16
Josiah was listed as the head of family in the 60-70 age group on the 1840 Census at Brookfield. Included in the household were 1 female 30-40, presumably his second wife Sarah; 1 unidentified female 15-20; 1 female 10-15, presumably his daughter Sarah; 1 male 10-15, probably his son Clarendon; 1 male 5-10, probably his son Orlando; 2 females 5-10, probably his daughters Judith and Sophia; and 1 male under 5, probably his son Lorenzo or Isaac..17
Josiah died of apoplexy on 28 September 1846 in Brookfield at age 66.12,18 He was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery at East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.19
Josiah probably appeared in the census of 1790 in the household of his father Thomas Slayton at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was in the under 16 age group.3
Josiah was probably included in the 1800 Census of his brother Asa in Chester, Massachusetts.
Josiah probably appeared in the census of 1800 in the household of his brother Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. He was in the 16-26 age group.4
Josiah published his intent to marry Polly Kinney on 25 January 1801 in Brookfield.5
Josiah married Polly Kinney after January 1801 in Brookfield.6,7,8 Josiah and Polly had a total of six children, including
- Elizabeth (no dates);
- Reuben (1807*-1880). Married Louise Buxton 1831*. 14 children.
- Asa (1810*-1829*)
- Polly (1813*-1847). Married Alphonso Howe 1832*. 9 children.
- Albert Gallatin (1816*-1867). Married Caroline Rider 1842*. 11 children; and
- Lorinda (1821*-1859). Identified as Lucinnda in VR births. Married Daniel Drake 1844*. 1 child.
(*Event listed in Brookfield VR.)9,10
Josiah was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1810 Census at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Included in the household were 2 females 26-45, probably his wife Polly and perhaps her sister; and 1 male under 10, probably his son Reuben..11
Josiah took much pride in military affairs. He was elected Captain of the Brookfield Company. He was commissioned Ensign in the 3rd Reg't, 1st Brigade, 7th Div. 14 Sept 1812; promoted to Lieut. 3 May 1814; and to Captain 18 May 1815.
Josiah bought and sold much land between 1823 and 1838, but continued to live in his old home. He visited the Slayton's in New York in the summer of 1843; with his nephew Isaac and Isaac's mother.12
Josiah was listed as the head of a family in the 26-45 age group on the 1820 Census at Brookfield. Included in the household were 1 female 26-45, presumably his wife Polly; 1 female 16-26, possibly his wife's sister; 1 male 10-16, presumably his son Reuben; 1 female under 10, presumably his daughter Polly; and 2 males under 10, presumably his sons Asa and Albert..13
Josiah married Sarah Adams on 22 December 1822 in Brookfield. Josiah and Sarah had a total of 11 children, all born in Brookfield, including;
- William Eustis (1823*-1895+). Married Mary J. Read 1845.
- Orlando Josiah (1824*-1830*)
- Clarendon Harris (1826*-1844*)
- Sarah Howe (1828*-1895+). Married Hiram Jenks 1858*. 2 children.
- Sophia (1830*-1875). Married Bradford Barlow 1858. 7 children.
- Orlando Josiah (1832*-1841*)
- Judith (1834*-1915). Married George Stoddard 1854. 3 children.
- Lorenzo T. (1836-1898). Married Martha Osborne.
- Isaac (1838*-1888). Married Judith Mason 1861. 4 children. Married Emeline Dunning 1873
- Henry Harrison (1840*-1896+). Civil War.
- Villeroy Adelaide (1842*-1898+). Married Charles Newton 1863. 3 children.
*listed in Brookfield Vital Records. Brookfield VR has 28 Oct 1841 as birthdate for Villeroy Slayton..14,15
Josiah was listed as the head of family in the 40-50 age group on the 1830 Census at Brookfield. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30, presumably his second wife Sarah; 1 male 20-30, presumably his son Reuben; 1 female 15-20, presumably his daughter Polly; 1 male 10-15 presumably his son Albert; 1 male 5-10, presumably his son William; 1 female 5-10, presumably his daughter Lorinda; 1 male under 5, presumably his son Clarendon; and 1 female under 5, presumably his daughter Sarah..16
Josiah was listed as the head of family in the 60-70 age group on the 1840 Census at Brookfield. Included in the household were 1 female 30-40, presumably his second wife Sarah; 1 unidentified female 15-20; 1 female 10-15, presumably his daughter Sarah; 1 male 10-15, probably his son Clarendon; 1 male 5-10, probably his son Orlando; 2 females 5-10, probably his daughters Judith and Sophia; and 1 male under 5, probably his son Lorenzo or Isaac..17
Josiah died of apoplexy on 28 September 1846 in Brookfield at age 66.12,18 He was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery at East Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.19
Family 1 | Polly Kinney b. 1781, d. 30 Dec 1821 |
Family 2 | Sarah Adams b. 7 Feb 1802, d. 12 Jul 1852 |
Citations
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.200.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.46.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1790, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, page 78 (AN).
- [S322] US Census, 1800, Hampshire Co., MA, Chester Twp., p.146.
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.408.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.46. Lists only year and place. (Brookfield VR, p.408, says intentions were published 25 January 1801).
- [S1328] Descendants of Thomas Kinne, , An email message on Slayton Mailing List, 3 May 2010, suggests a date of 3 Dec 1795, place unknown, for a marriage between a Mary Kinne and Josiah Slaten based on this reference. However, there is no direct link to this Polly Kinney and both Polly and Josiah Slayton seem too young to have married in 1795. More evidence is needed.
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.408. Intention to marry for Josiah Slayton and Polly Kinne ("y" on original "Kinney" blacked out) of Worthington, dated 25 Jan 1801. Presumably marriage took place in 1801 or 1802.
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, All birth dates except Elizabeth, some marriage and death dates, listed in Vital Records.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, pp. 73-74.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1810, Brookfield, Worchester County, Massachusetts, page 543 (AN).
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.48.
- [S527] US Census, 1820, Worcester Co., MA, Brookfield Twp., p.165. Listed as Josiah Slaten.
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.250 & 408. Identified as Capt. Josiah Slayton.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.46 & 73-74.
- [S530] US Census, 1830, Worcester Co., MA, Brookfield Twp., p.518.
- [S532] US Census, 1840, Worcester Co., MA, Brookfield Twp., p.198. Listed as Josiah Slaton.
- [S191] Franklin P. Rice, Vital Records of Brookfield, MA, to the end of 1849, p.531.
- [S199] Personal inspection of gravestones in the Evergreen Cemetery, East Brookfield, MA on 31 Jul 1999 by WEStanley Jr., Identified as Capt. Josiah Slayton.
Asa Ayres
M, b. 5 June 1761, d. 1 December 1837
Asa Ayres was born on 5 June 1761 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.1
Asa married Mary Wait circa 1786 in South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.1
Asa died on 1 December 1837 in Ohio at age 76.1
Asa married Mary Wait circa 1786 in South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.1
Asa died on 1 December 1837 in Ohio at age 76.1
Family | Mary Wait b. 7 Oct 1762, d. 6 Dec 1837 |
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Citations
- [S1353] Wittmer Family Tree, Family Tree on Ancestry.com, Tree Name: 58172467.
Mary Wait
F, b. 7 October 1762, d. 6 December 1837
Mary Wait was born on 7 October 1762 in South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.1
Mary married Asa Ayres circa 1786 in South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.1
Mary died on 6 December 1837 in Geauga County, Ohio, at age 75.1
Mary married Asa Ayres circa 1786 in South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.1
Mary died on 6 December 1837 in Geauga County, Ohio, at age 75.1
Family | Asa Ayres b. 5 Jun 1761, d. 1 Dec 1837 |
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Citations
- [S1353] Wittmer Family Tree, Family Tree on Ancestry.com, Tree Name: 58172467.
Susannah Anderson
F, b. 18 February 1770, d. 20 July 1848
| Father | Archelaus Anderson b. 22 Sep 1732, d. 23 Feb 1782 |
| Mother | Sarah Webber b. 1740, d. 3 Sep 1790 |
Susannah Anderson was born on 18 February 1770 in Murrayfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Chester, Hampden, MA).1,2,3
Susannah married Asa Slayton on 14 April 1791 in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.). The town records of Murrayfield (re-named Chester in 1783), cited in Copeland's History of Murrayfield, p.153, list an intention to marry between Asa Slayton and "widow Sarah Anderson" dated 13 March 1791. However, this appears to be a mixup at some point between Sarah Anderson, widow of Archelaus Anderson, and her daughter Susannah. Sarah Anderson, the widow, actually died in 1790 and is buried with Archelaus in Eastman Cemetery, Chester..4,5
Susannah probably appeared in the census of 1800 in the household of her husband Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. She was in the 26-45 age group.6
Susannah probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household listed for her husband Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. She was in the 26-45 age group.7
(Insert 1st name) probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her XXXX Asa Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the YY-YY age group.8
Susannah probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her husband Asa Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the 70-80 age group.9
Susannah died on 20 July 1848 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, at age 78.10,3 She was buried in July 1848 at West Potsdam Cemetery at West Potsdam, St Lawrence County, New York.11,3
Susannah married Asa Slayton on 14 April 1791 in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.). The town records of Murrayfield (re-named Chester in 1783), cited in Copeland's History of Murrayfield, p.153, list an intention to marry between Asa Slayton and "widow Sarah Anderson" dated 13 March 1791. However, this appears to be a mixup at some point between Sarah Anderson, widow of Archelaus Anderson, and her daughter Susannah. Sarah Anderson, the widow, actually died in 1790 and is buried with Archelaus in Eastman Cemetery, Chester..4,5
Susannah probably appeared in the census of 1800 in the household of her husband Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. She was in the 26-45 age group.6
Susannah probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household listed for her husband Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. She was in the 26-45 age group.7
(Insert 1st name) probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her XXXX Asa Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the YY-YY age group.8
Susannah probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her husband Asa Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the 70-80 age group.9
Susannah died on 20 July 1848 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, at age 78.10,3 She was buried in July 1848 at West Potsdam Cemetery at West Potsdam, St Lawrence County, New York.11,3
Family | Asa Slayton b. 27 Mar 1766, d. 20 Sep 1852 |
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Citations
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.45.
- [S501] Vital Records of Chester, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, p.14.Photocopy of hHandwritten excerpt from Chester Town Records Displayed on Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 on Ancestry.com showing that Sussanah, daughter of Archelaus and Sarah Anderson, was born on 18 Feb 1770.
- [S1362] Slayton, Susannah Anderson. Source: Find A Grave Index 1854-2012 (www.findagrave.com). Cemetery: West Potsdam Cemetery, Potsdam, St Lawrence County.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.43. Chester was then in Hampshire Co.
- [S501] Vital Records of Chester, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, p.180. Bride listed as Sussa in intention.
- [S322] US Census, 1800, Hampshire Co., MA, Chester Twp., p.146.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1810, Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, page 291 (AN).
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1830, Potsdam Township, St lawrence County, New Youk, page 142.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1840, Potsdam, St Lawrence County, New York, page 205.
- [S15] Asa W. Slayton, History of the Slayton Family, p.45. Same date on tombstone.
- [S337] Cindy Clowe Lacy, Some Cemeteries of St. Lawrence Co., NY, p.58. Age at death 78.