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448. Solomon7 WIXSON (child of Joshua Wixam, #896);[944],[945] born 10 Aug 1751 at Yarmouth, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts Bay, British America;[946],[947],[948] married Mary Randall (see #449), daughter of Joseph Randall and Mary Bartlett, circa 1777;[949] died 11 Apr 1813 at The Old Homestead, Steuben Co., New York, United States of America, at age 61;[950],[951] buried at Wixson Cemetery, Hammondsport Twp, Steuben Co., New York, United States of America, where his stone reads, "In memory of / SOLOMON / WIXSON who / died April 11, AD. 1813 / Æ D 60 years 8 months / and one day."[952],[953] Solomon served in the Revolutionary War as an enlisted man with the Dutchess Co. Militia Regiment of Minute Men under Captain Israel Vail (Veal) and Colonel Jacobus Swartwout.[954],[955],[956] Solomon was registered with the 7th Regiment of Dutchess Co. Militia, with land bounty rights.[957],[958] Solomon and his descendants adopted the WIXSON form of the name.[959] In the spring of 1790, Solomon travelled to the Finger Lakes district of New York State, and built a log cabin on the west side of the outlet of Waneta Lake. He returned to Dutchess Co. in the fall. In the spring of 1791, Solomon and his family moved to their new home in the wilderness.[960] Solomon purchased 200 acres from a nearby land owner (on Lake Waneta), near Wayne, in Steuben Co. and he and Mary relocated there.[960] In their later years, the family built a mansion there for Solomon and Mary, now called the 'Old Homestead'. A published photograph of the Old Homestead exists.[961] He lived between 1800 and 1801 at Frederickstown (Wayne), Steuben Co., New York, United States of America; and was taxed on 380 acres.[962] He and probably Mary Randall appeared on the census of 1810 at Wayne, Steuben Co., New York, United States of America; where Solomon was the head of the household, with a couple recorded as over 45 yrs, 3 boys aged 16-25 yrs [Daniel, James, Solomon], 3 girls 16-25 yrs [Elizabeth, Mary, Clara], 1 boy 10-15 yrs [Elijah], and no slaves.[963] The Old Homestead is now Stone Rise Farm, 9250 West Waneta Lake Road, near Wayne, NY.[964],[965] Children of Solomon7 Wixson and Mary Randall (see #449) were as follows:
449. Mary7 RANDALL (child of Joseph, #898);[1015],[1015] born Mar 1756 at Dutchess Co., New York, British America;[1016],[1017],[1018] married Solomon Wixson (see #448), son of Joshua Wixam and Elizabeth Chase, circa 1777;[949] died 9 Oct 1837 at age 81;[1019],[1020] buried at Wixson Cemetery, Hammondsport Twp, Steuben Co., New York, United States of America, where stone reads, "Mary / Relict of / Solomon Wixson / died / Oct. 9, 1837 / Æ 81 yrs / 7 mos."[995],[1021] She has also been recorded as Mary Randall Travis.[1022] Solomon purchased 200 acres from a nearby land owner (on Lake Waneta), near Wayne, in Steuben Co. and he and Mary relocated there.[960] In their later years, the family built a mansion there for Solomon and Mary, now called the 'Old Homestead'. A published photograph of the Old Homestead exists.[961] She and probably Solomon Wixson appeared on the census of 1810 at Wayne, Steuben Co., New York, United States of America; where Solomon was the head of the household, with a couple recorded as over 45 yrs, 3 boys aged 16-25 yrs [Daniel, James, Solomon], 3 girls 16-25 yrs [Elizabeth, Mary, Clara], 1 boy 10-15 yrs [Elijah], and no slaves.[963] The Old Homestead is now Stone Rise Farm, 9250 West Waneta Lake Road, near Wayne, NY.[964],[965] She appeared on the census of 1820 at Wayne, Steuben Co., New York, United States of America; where "Mrs. Mary Wixson" had 1 male 16-25 yrs (prob. Elijah), 2 females 16-25 yrs (prob. Clara and another), 1 female over 45 yrs (Mary herself), and 1 person over 25 (unknown).[1023] | ||
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450. Gerardus7 TOWNSEND; born 1735 at Orange Co., New York, British America;[1024],[1025] married Elizabeth Bennet (see #451) 1764 at Orange Co., New York, British America;[1026] died or possibly in Tioga Co., NY between 1791 and 1797 at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York, United States of America.[1027],[1028],[1029] Gerardus' parents are unknown.[1030] He lived in 1756 at Orange Co., New York, British America; where "Gerardus Townsend" mentioned in the will of Joseph Harcutt.[1031],[1032] "Gerardus was a concerned citizen of the area [Muncy Hills, Northumberland Co, PA]--signed his name to document addressed to governor of state re Wyoming Valley Massacre."[1033] He was a private in the New York Levies and Militia in Col. Pawling's regiment, William Faulkner's company during the Revolutionary War until Dec 1779, possibly later.[1034],[1035],[1036] He lived between 1783 and 1787 at Washington Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, United States of America; where "Gradeus Townsend" had a horse and cow of £9 value. Son Gamaliel also paid tax there.[1037],[1038] He and Elizabeth Bennet appeared on the census of 1790 at Chemung, Montgomery Co., New York, United States of America; where "Gerdeus Townshend" had 7 family members: 1 male under 16 (prob. Claudius), 2 males over 16 (prob. Abraham and Gerardus himself), and 4 females (Elizabeth his wife, and prob. Deborah and two others).[1039] He lived between 1790 and 1797 at Chemung, Montgomery Co., New York, United States of America.[1040] Children of Gerardus7 Townsend and Elizabeth Bennet (see #451) were as follows:
451. Elizabeth7 BENNET; married Gerardus Townsend (see #450) 1764 at Orange Co., New York, British America.[1026] She and Gerardus Townsend appeared on the census of 1790 at Chemung, Montgomery Co., New York, United States of America; where "Gerdeus Townshend" had 7 family members: 1 male under 16 (prob. Claudius), 2 males over 16 (prob. Abraham and Gerardus himself), and 4 females (Elizabeth his wife, and prob. Deborah and two others).[1039] | ||
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454. John7 LUKENS (child of Mathias Lucken, #908);[1057],[1057] born circa 1723;[1058] married Jane Scull 16 Jan 1745/46 at Trinity Oxford Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America; "at Ms. Yarkes;"[1059],[1060] married Rachel Meridith (see #455), daughter of John Meridith and Margaret Brankston, 9 Jul 1768 at Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America; where Rachel's surname was Edwards;[1061],[1062],[1063] died 1779.[1064],[1065] John inherited property from his uncle John Lucken (1691-1737) as a member of the "five Johns Luckens'": being the sons of William of Upper Dublin, Peter of Horsham, Abraham and Joseph of Towamencin, and Mathias of Bristol (our John Lukens 1723-1779).[1066],[1067] From his father will of 1741, John attains the age of 23 and inherits the mill property in Bristol, built by Richard Townsend in 1683, the first mill in Philadelphia (eventually sold and referred to as 'Roberts Mill'). He names his first son Matthias.[1068] Between 1768 and 1777, John Lukens and Rachel Meridith lived at Strawberry alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America.[1069],[1070] He was a tavern keeper and innholder between 1771 and 1779 at Strawberry alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America.[1071],[1072],[1073],[1074],[1075] He had an establishment in 1773 at Strawberry alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America.[1076] He had surveyed 300 acres on Roaring Creek on 18 Nov 1773 at Catawissa, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania Colony, British America.[1077] He left a will on 27 Feb 1777; proved 21 Sep 1779, mentions children: Matthias, Ann Jarret, John Lucken, jr., Abigail, Jane, Sarah and Hannah, grandchild Mary Lucken, daughter of son James Lucken, deceased. Executers; his step-father, Thomas Nedro of Bristol Township, Phila. county, brother Daniel Lucken of Germantown, and friend Reuben Haines.[1078] He the executors of his estate were Thomas Nedrow, and yonger brother Daniel Lukens in 1780 at Philidelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.[1079] Children of John7 Lukens and Rachel Meridith (see #455) all born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America, were as follows:
455. Rachel7 MERIDITH (child of John, #910);[1081],[1081] born 1734 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America;[1082] christened 7 Mar 1742 at Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America; as an "adult;"[1083] married Thomas Gregory 24 May 1753 at Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America; where Rachel's surname was Meredith;[1084],[1085] married John Edwards 19 Jun 1765 at Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America; where Rachel's surname was Gregory;[1086] married John Lukens (see #454), son of Mathias Lucken and Ann Jansen, 9 Jul 1768 at Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America; where Rachel's surname was Edwards.[1061],[1062],[1063] In 1764, Rachel Meridith purchased property Strawberry alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America.[1069],[1070] Between 1768 and 1777, Rachel Meridith and John Lukens owned Strawberry alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, British America.[1069],[1070] She is often confused in research with Rachel Robinson or Robeson.[1087],[1088] | ||
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464. Richard7 WILLITON (child of Thomas, #928);[1089],[1089] baptized 27 Oct 1730 at Tywardreath, Co. Cornwall, England;[1090] married Elizabeth Knight (see #465), daughter of John Knight and Ann (--?--), 21 Feb 1754 at St Bartholomew, Lostwithiel, Co. Cornwall, England; where both were of Fowey, and Richard's surname spelled "Willington."[1091],[567],[1092] Children of Richard7 Williton and Elizabeth Knight (see #465) all born at Fowey, Co. Cornwall, England, were as follows:
465. Elizabeth7 KNIGHT (child of John, #930);[1093],[1093] born 25 Feb 1732 at Fowey, Co. Cornwall, England;[1094] married Richard Williton (see #464), son of Thomas Williton and Grace Stucky, 21 Feb 1754 at St Bartholomew, Lostwithiel, Co. Cornwall, England; where both were of Fowey, and Richard's surname spelled "Willington."[1091],[567],[1092] | ||
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466. Charles7 RUNDELL (child of William, #932);[1095],[1095] baptized 3 Oct 1728 at St Pinnock, Co. Cornwall, England;[1096] married Mary Searl (see #467), daughter of William Searl and Anne Randel, 24 Oct 1747 at St Marnarck, Lanreath, Co. Cornwall, England.[1097],[1098] Children of Charles7 Rundell and Mary Searl (see #467) were as follows:
467. Mary7 SEARL (child of William, #934);[1107],[1107] baptized 28 Jul 1728 at Lanreath, Co. Cornwall, England;[1108],[1109] married Charles Rundell (see #466), son of William Rundell and Grace Meager, 24 Oct 1747 at St Marnarck, Lanreath, Co. Cornwall, England.[1097],[1098] | ||
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468. Philip7 PILL (child of Hugh, #936);[1110],[1110] baptized 16 Oct 1708 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England;[1111] married Mary Oliver (see #469), daughter of Nicholas Oliver and Joan Hennow, 21 Jun 1735 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England;[1112],[1113] died Feb 1783 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England, at age 74;[1114] buried 24 Feb 1783 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England.[1114] He was a yeoman in 1782 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England.[1115] He lived in 1782 at Rescassa, Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England.[1116] He left a will on 17 Oct 1782 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; Administrated by his wife Mary Pill, and otherwise son Richard Pill, he gives a shilling to his children: Mary Curnor, Philip Pill, Joan Bilkey, John Pill, Ann Devensha, Nicholas Pill, Olive Tallack, Phebe Pomery, Pearce Pill (also a bed), and one shilling to grandson Hugh Pill. Proved 16 Jan 1784.[1117] Children of Philip7 Pill and Mary Oliver (see #469) all born at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England, were as follows:
469. Mary7 OLIVER (child of Nicholas, #938);[1110],[1110] baptized 24 Sep 1715 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England;[1127] married Philip Pill (see #468), son of Hugh Pill and Mary Dowrack, 21 Jun 1735 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England.[1112],[1113] | ||
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470. Ferdinando7 HILL (child of Ferdinando, #940);[1128],[1129] born 20 Mar 1725 at St. Gerrans, Co. Cornwall, England;[1130],[1131] married Thomasine Oates (see #471), daughter of Michael Oates and Elizabetha Hall, 24 Feb 1749/50 at Veryan, Co. Cornwall, England;[1132],[1133],[1134] died 1800;[1135] buried 28 Mar 1800 at St. Gorran parish, Co. Cornwall, England, recorded to be 75 years old.[1136] He lived in 1749/50 at Gorran, Co. Cornwall, England; at the time of his marriage.[1137] Children of Ferdinando7 Hill and Thomasine Oates (see #471) all born at St. Gorran parish, Co. Cornwall, England, were as follows:
471. Thomasine7 OATES (child of Michael, #942);[1141],[1142] born 5 Dec 1725 at Philleigh, Co. Cornwall, England;[1143],[1144] married Ferdinando Hill (see #470), son of Ferdinando Hill and Elizabeth Hayne, 24 Feb 1749/50 at Veryan, Co. Cornwall, England;[1132],[1133],[1134] died before 9 Sep 1810;[1135] buried 9 Sep 1810 at St. Gorran parish, Co. Cornwall, England, recorded as aged 85 yrs.[1145] She was also known as Thamasine (or Thamazine).[1146] |