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John Whitford, Sr.

Male Abt 1700 - Abt 1781  (~ 81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Whitford, Sr. was born Abt 1700, North Kingstown, RI; died Abt 1781.

    Notes:

    For details on John Whitford, his life and family, see Craig Rice's family tree at Rootsweb's Worldconnect.

    John married Mary Himes Abt 1726. Mary was born Abt 1704; died Between 1737 and 1738. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sarah Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1727, Exeter, RI.
    2. 3. Benjamin Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1728/29.
    3. 4. Lydia Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Nov 1730; died 6 Feb 1782.
    4. 5. Elizabeth Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1733.
    5. 6. Mary Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Dec 1735.
    6. 7. John Whitford, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Dec 1737; died Abt Oct 1822.

    John married Martha Tefft Bef 1739. Martha was born Abt 1710. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Mercy Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Mar 1739, Exeter, RI.
    2. 9. Martha Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jan 1740/41, Exeter, RI; died Aft 6 Feb 1782.
    3. 10. Amos Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jul 1743, Exeter, RI; died 1 Apr 1835, Exeter, RI; was buried , Historical Cemetery 19, Amos Whitford Lot, Victory Highway, Exeter, RI.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sarah Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 17 Sep 1727, Exeter, RI.

    Sarah — Mr. Morey. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Benjamin Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 1 Mar 1728/29.

    Benjamin — Mary Tourgee. Mary (daughter of Pierre Tourgee and Mary Smith) was born 8 May 1739; died 7 Apr 1812. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Polly Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point died 27 Sep 1845.
    2. 12. Benjamin Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Thomas Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 May 1757, North Kingstown, RI; died 10 Nov 1835.
    4. 14. Elizabeth Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1765.

  3. 4.  Lydia Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 22 Nov 1730; died 6 Feb 1782.

    Lydia — William Himes. William was born Abt 1726; died 1794, Exeter, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. William Himes  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1774; died 24 Nov 1854.

  4. 5.  Elizabeth Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 3 Apr 1733.

    Elizabeth married William Sweet 8 Mar 1751/52, Exeter, RI. William (son of Nathaniel Sweet and Giffie Kettelle) was born 18 Feb 1724/25. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Mary Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 22 Dec 1735.

    Mary — Thomas Tanner. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  John Whitford, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 1 Dec 1737; died Abt Oct 1822.

    John married Mary Vaughn 22 Mar 1767, North Kingstown, RI. (daughter of Isaac Vaughn) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. John Whitford, III  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Ruth Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. Lydia Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1770.
    4. 19. Benjamin Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1772; died 1825, Charlestown, RI.

  7. 8.  Mercy Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 25 Mar 1739, Exeter, RI.

    Mercy married Daniel Gill, Jr. 1 Jan 1760, Exeter, RI. [Group Sheet]


  8. 9.  Martha Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 21 Jan 1740/41, Exeter, RI; died Aft 6 Feb 1782.

    Martha — Josiah Arnold. Josiah was born Abt 1735; died Aft 6 Feb 1782. [Group Sheet]


  9. 10.  Amos Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 25 Jul 1743, Exeter, RI; died 1 Apr 1835, Exeter, RI; was buried , Historical Cemetery 19, Amos Whitford Lot, Victory Highway, Exeter, RI.

    Notes:

    Amos and Mary are buried in Exeter Historical Cemetery # 19.

    From Craig Rice's notes at Rootsweb's Worldconnect: "The 1774 census shows Amos with his wife and 2 children, a boy and a girl both under 16. The 1782 census shows Amos with 2 boys and 1 girl under 15 and one black, living in Exeter. Amos being somewhat advanced in years wrote his will 17 Apr 1823 which was proved 4 May 1835. It mentions sons John (living), Pardon, Amos Jr, and Samuel Stafford. Daughters Mary Wells wife of John Wells deceased and Hannah Whitford, single. It also mentions land of John Whitford late of Exeter, deceased. Witnesses were Stephen Reynolds, Samuel Reynolds and Abigail Reynolds. John Whitford of Exeter, yeoman sold to Amos Whitford of Exeter, labourer 15 acres of land bounded by the highway, John Gardner and the grantor for 1300 pounds. This transaction was dated 30 Nov 1764 and recorded 4 Dec 1764. Signed John Whitford and witnessed by Daniel Gill, Jr and John Whitford, Jr. Source: Exeter Land Evidences, RI Gen Reg Vol 18 - Lib of Mich. This could be the land referred to in Amos' will. It would have been sold to him by his father and witnessed by his brother John Jr. Daniel Gill Jr. was his brother-in-law, his sister Mercy's husband."

    Amos married Sarah Arnold 28 Mar 1770, Exeter, RI. Sarah (daughter of Caleb Arnold) was born Abt 1750; died Bef 1781. [Group Sheet]

    Amos married Mary "Molly" Tillinghast Bef 1781. Mary (daughter of Pardon Tillinghast) was born Abt 1748; died 4 Jan 1823; was buried , Historical Cemetery 19, Amos Whitford Lot, Victory Highway, Exeter, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Amos Whitford, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Feb 1784; died 31 May 1865; was buried , Historical Cemetery 111, Amos Whitford Lot, Victory Highway, Exeter, RI.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Polly Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.John1) died 27 Sep 1845.

    Polly — Peter Tourjee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 12.  Benjamin Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.John1)

    Benjamin — Mary Tefft. [Group Sheet]


  3. 13.  Thomas Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.John1) was born 20 May 1757, North Kingstown, RI; died 10 Nov 1835.

    Thomas — Patience Place. Patience (daughter of John Place and Elizabeth Tourgee) was born 20 Jun 1756, North Kingstown, RI; died 20 Sep 1809, North Kingstown, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. John Place Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1779, Wickford, North Kingstown, RI.

  4. 14.  Elizabeth Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.John1) was born 1765.

    Elizabeth married George Hunt 6 Dec 1788. [Group Sheet]


  5. 15.  William Himes Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lydia2, 1.John1) was born 15 Aug 1774; died 24 Nov 1854.

    William — Sarah Unknown. Sarah was born 12 Apr 1779. [Group Sheet]


  6. 16.  John Whitford, III Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1)

    John — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. John Whitford, IV  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. William Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 17.  Ruth Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1)

  8. 18.  Lydia Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1) was born 1770.

    Lydia — Thomas Phillips. Thomas was born 1770. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Dorcas Phillips  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jan 1794, Exeter, RI; died 5 Jan 1852; was buried , Elm Grove Cemetery, Allenton, North Kingstown, RI.

  9. 19.  Benjamin Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1772; died 1825, Charlestown, RI.

    Notes:

    Benjamin's will mentions his (second) wife, Elizabeth; sons Rodman, Benjamin, Amos T., & James A.; and daughters Amy & Nancy.

    Benjamin married Amy Tillinghast Abt 1795. Amy (daughter of Stukely Tillinghast and Honor Hopkins) was born Abt 1775; died Bef 9 Jul 1818. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Rodman Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1796; died 20 Sep 1835; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI.
    2. 26. Benjamin Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1798.
    3. 27. Amos Tillinghast Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jul 1799, Exeter, RI; died 27 May 1852; was buried , North Burial Ground, Bristol, RI.
    4. 28. Amey Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 May 1801; died 26 Aug 1858; was buried , Historical Cemetery 111, Amos Whitford Lot, Victory Highway, Exeter, RI.
    5. 29. Brinton Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1805.
    6. 30. James A. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Between 1809 and 1810.
    7. 31. Nancy Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1812.

    Benjamin married Elizabeth Unknown Bef 1824. Elizabeth died Aft 1824. [Group Sheet]


  10. 20.  Amos Whitford, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 25 Feb 1784; died 31 May 1865; was buried , Historical Cemetery 111, Amos Whitford Lot, Victory Highway, Exeter, RI.

    Amos married Amey Whitford Abt 1827. Amey (daughter of Benjamin Whitford and Amy Tillinghast) was born 31 May 1801; died 26 Aug 1858; was buried , Historical Cemetery 111, Amos Whitford Lot, Victory Highway, Exeter, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Mary Tillinghast Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Apr 1828.
    2. 33. Simeon Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 May 1829, Exeter. RI; died 22 Aug 1903; was buried , Perryville Church Cemetery, South Kingstown, RI.
    3. 34. Hannah Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1830.
    4. 35. Amy T. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Mar 1833.
    5. 36. Lydia P. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Mar 1833.
    6. 37. Nancy A. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1836.
    7. 38. Honor T. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1838.
    8. 39. Harriet Frances Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1841, Exeter. RI.
    9. 40. Ellen A. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1842.


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  John Place Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (13.Thomas3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.John1) was born 23 Feb 1779, Wickford, North Kingstown, RI.

    John married Mary Cooper 5 Aug 1803, North Kingstown, RI. (daughter of Gilbert Cooper and Elizabeth Unknown) [Group Sheet]


  2. 22.  John Whitford, IV Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 7.John2, 1.John1)

  3. 23.  William Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (16.John3, 7.John2, 1.John1)

  4. 24.  Dorcas Phillips Descendancy chart to this point (18.Lydia3, 7.John2, 1.John1) was born 17 Jan 1794, Exeter, RI; died 5 Jan 1852; was buried , Elm Grove Cemetery, Allenton, North Kingstown, RI.

    Dorcas married Oliver Arnold, Jr. 20 May 1813. Oliver (son of Oliver Arnold and Hannah Reynolds) was born 1793; died 17 Oct 1861; was buried , Elm Grove Cemetery, Allenton, North Kingstown, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Lydia Arnold  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1816, RI; died 17 Jul 1896; was buried , Elm Grove Cemetery, North Kingstown, RI.

  5. 25.  Rodman Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (19.Benjamin3, 7.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1796; died 20 Sep 1835; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Coventry, RI.

    Notes:

    WHITFORD, RODMAN 1796c - 20 SEP 1835 CY059

    Rodman — Mary Clark. [Group Sheet]


  6. 26.  Benjamin Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (19.Benjamin3, 7.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1798.

  7. 27.  Amos Tillinghast Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (19.Benjamin3, 7.John2, 1.John1) was born 29 Jul 1799, Exeter, RI; died 27 May 1852; was buried , North Burial Ground, Bristol, RI.

    Notes:

    In his grandfather's will, no Amos is mentioned in the list of grandchildren, but Tillinghast is mentioned as a son of Amy. So, I am assuming that Amos's middle initial, T, signified Tillinghast.

    Amos's children are all mentioned in the will of Anna (Tillinghast) Rathbun, widow. She was sister of Amos's deceased mother. Anna's will was dated 4 August 1832.

    Amos — Nancy N. Clarke. Nancy was born 24 Sep 1802. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Clarke Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 43. Benjamin Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 44. Sarah Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 45. Ann Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 46. Harriet Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 47. Jane Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 48. Amos Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1821.
    8. 49. Mary Mercy Elizabeth Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 May 1830, Charlestown, RI; died 17 Sep 1898, Bristol, RI.

  8. 28.  Amey Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (19.Benjamin3, 7.John2, 1.John1) was born 31 May 1801; died 26 Aug 1858; was buried , Historical Cemetery 111, Amos Whitford Lot, Victory Highway, Exeter, RI.

    Notes:

    Her maiden name has been given as both Whitford and Tillinghast.

    According to a newspaper sketch on her son Simeon, Amey was of Charlestown, RI.

    Amey married Amos Whitford, Jr. Abt 1827. Amos (son of Amos Whitford and Mary "Molly" Tillinghast) was born 25 Feb 1784; died 31 May 1865; was buried , Historical Cemetery 111, Amos Whitford Lot, Victory Highway, Exeter, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 50. Mary Tillinghast Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Apr 1828.
    2. 51. Simeon Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 May 1829, Exeter. RI; died 22 Aug 1903; was buried , Perryville Church Cemetery, South Kingstown, RI.
    3. 52. Hannah Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1830.
    4. 53. Amy T. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Mar 1833.
    5. 54. Lydia P. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Mar 1833.
    6. 55. Nancy A. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1836.
    7. 56. Honor T. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1838.
    8. 57. Harriet Frances Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1841, Exeter. RI.
    9. 58. Ellen A. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1842.

  9. 29.  Brinton Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (19.Benjamin3, 7.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1805.

  10. 30.  James A. Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (19.Benjamin3, 7.John2, 1.John1) was born Between 1809 and 1810.

  11. 31.  Nancy Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (19.Benjamin3, 7.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1812.

    Notes:

    Nancy is mentioned as a daughter in the will of Benjamin, but she may be Amos's wife, whose name was Nancy. Thus, she would be Benjamin's daughter-in-law.


  12. 32.  Mary Tillinghast Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amos3, 10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 12 Apr 1828.

  13. 33.  Simeon Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amos3, 10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 1 May 1829, Exeter. RI; died 22 Aug 1903; was buried , Perryville Church Cemetery, South Kingstown, RI.

    Notes:

    According to his obituary, Simeon & Amey had 13 children, 5 boys and 8 girls. I have a family picture which I believe includes the parents and all 13 children; however, I am missing the name of one daughter, probably born early 1880s. I would guess the picture was taken c 1888 - 1890, perhaps a 60th birthday (Simeon, 1889) or anniversary portrait (1890).

    In the Federal Census of 1880, the family is living at South Kingstown, RI; there are 11 children.

    In 1900 they are still at South Kingstown; three daughters and the youngest son are with the parents.

    Simeon married Amy Ann Cary 19 Dec 1860. Amy (daughter of Charles Cary and Amy Ann Tillinghast) was born May 1840, CT; died 22 Aug 1917; was buried , Perryville Church Cemetery, South Kingstown, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 59. Fred Amos Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1862.
    2. 60. Walter E. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1863.
    3. 61. Hannah Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1865.
    4. 62. Mary W. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1867.
    5. 63. Amy T. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1869.
    6. 64. Lydia P. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1870.
    7. 65. John T. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1873.
    8. 66. Nathaniel G. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1874.
    9. 67. Katherine "Katie" S. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1876.
    10. 68. Victoria B. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1878.
    11. 69. Mabel H. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1879.
    12. 70. George W. Whitford  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1880.

  14. 34.  Hannah Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amos3, 10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 27 Aug 1830.

  15. 35.  Amy T. Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amos3, 10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 2 Mar 1833.

  16. 36.  Lydia P. Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amos3, 10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 2 Mar 1833.

  17. 37.  Nancy A. Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amos3, 10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 2 Oct 1836.

  18. 38.  Honor T. Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amos3, 10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 5 Oct 1838.

  19. 39.  Harriet Frances Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amos3, 10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 1841, Exeter. RI.

  20. 40.  Ellen A. Whitford Descendancy chart to this point (20.Amos3, 10.Amos2, 1.John1) was born 4 May 1842.