Abel Franklin
1690 - 1758 (~ 73 years)1. Abel Franklin was born Between 1685 and 1690; died 3 Mar 1758; was buried , Jamestown, RI. Abel married Sarah Remington Between 1713 and 1714. Sarah (daughter of Stephen Remington and Penelope Parker) was born Abt 29 Aug 1688, Jamestown, RI; died 10 Dec 1778, Jamestown, RI; was buried 12 Dec 1778, Narragansett, RI. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Stephen Franklin was born 4 Mar 1714/15, Jamestown, RI; died Apr 1803, New Shoreham, RI.
- 3. Hannah Franklin was born 15 Dec 1717, Jamestown, RI; died Aft 4 Oct 1757.
- 4. Abel Franklin, Jr. was born 8 Mar 1718/19, Jamestown, RI; died Aft 11 Dec 1769.
- 5. George Franklin was born 30 Jun 1723, Jamestown, RI; died 17 Dec 1767, Jamestown, RI.
- 6. Sarah Franklin was born 25 Aug 1725, Jamestown, RI; died 31 May 1750, Narragansett, RI.
- 7. John Franklin was born 12 May 1727, Jamestown, RI; died 16 Aug 1806, Wickford, RI.
- 8. Penelope Franklin was born 26 Jul 1730, Jamestown, RI; died 1752.
Generation: 2
2. Stephen Franklin (1.Abel1) was born 4 Mar 1714/15, Jamestown, RI; died Apr 1803, New Shoreham, RI. Notes:
Stephen & Margaret had about 9 children.
Stephen married Margaret Mitchell 30 Oct 1743, New Shoreham, RI. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Hannah Franklin
- 10. Sarah Franklin
- 11. Margaret "Peggy" Franklin
- 12. Betsey Franklin died Bef 22 Dec 1810.
- 13. Thomas Franklin was born 5 Jul 1744, New Shoreham, RI; died Bef 22 Dec 1810.
- 14. Abel Franklin was born Abt 1746; died Bef 22 Dec 1810.
- 15. Stephen Franklin was born 25 Nov 1747, New Shoreham, RI.
3. Hannah Franklin (1.Abel1) was born 15 Dec 1717, Jamestown, RI; died Aft 4 Oct 1757. Notes:
She may have married first to Benaiah Bill on 4 June 1740 at Jamestown.
Hannah married Mr. Bill Abt 1740. Mr. died Bef 1746. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Benajah Bill
Hannah married Samuel Slocum 27 Nov 1746. Samuel (son of Samuel Slocum and Hannah Carr) was born 9 Sep 1711; died Abt Feb 1775, Jamestown, RI. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Hannah Slocum was born 21 Dec 1747.
- 18. Peleg Slocum, Sr. was born Between 1749 and 1750; died 17 Mar 1830, South Kingstown, RI.
- 19. Sarah Slocum was born 11 Mar 1751/52.
- 20. Penelope Slocum was born 20 Apr 1754.
- 21. Rhoda Slocum was born 14 Apr 1756.
- 22. Abel Slocum was born 13 Oct 1758.
4. Abel Franklin, Jr. (1.Abel1) was born 8 Mar 1718/19, Jamestown, RI; died Aft 11 Dec 1769. Notes:
Abel & Lydia had about 7 children.
Abel married Lydia Littlefield 14 Oct 1741, New Shoreham, RI. (daughter of Caleb Littlefield and Mercy Mott) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Caleb Franklin
5. George Franklin (1.Abel1) was born 30 Jun 1723, Jamestown, RI; died 17 Dec 1767, Jamestown, RI. George married Mary Remington 30 Apr 1749, Jamestown, RI. Mary (daughter of Gershom Remington and Clemence Battey) was born Abt 1725; died Aft 6 Nov 1773. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Abel Franklin was born 31 Jul 1750, Jamestown, RI.
- 25. Gershom Franklin was born 13 Jun 1752, Jamestown, RI; died 1800.
- 26. Abigail "Abby" Franklin was born 28 Sep 1755, Jamestown, RI; died 1815; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI.
- 27. William Franklin was born 23 Aug 1757, Jamestown, RI.
- 28. John Franklin was born 24 Apr 1760, Jamestown, RI; died 11 Dec 1826.
- 29. Asanath Franklin was born 17 Apr 1762, Jamestown, RI.
- 30. George Franklin, Jr. was born 25 Apr 1764, Jamestown, RI.
- 31. Benjamin Franklin was born 9 Jun 1766, Jamestown, RI.
6. Sarah Franklin (1.Abel1) was born 25 Aug 1725, Jamestown, RI; died 31 May 1750, Narragansett, RI. Sarah married Robert Brown 29 Aug 1745, Jamestown, RI. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. George Brown
7. John Franklin (1.Abel1) was born 12 May 1727, Jamestown, RI; died 16 Aug 1806, Wickford, RI. Notes:
John & Elizabeth had about 7 children.
John — Elizabeth Mitchell. [Group Sheet]
8. Penelope Franklin (1.Abel1) was born 26 Jul 1730, Jamestown, RI; died 1752. Penelope married James Shearman 8 Sep 1748, Jamestown, RI. James (son of Abiel Shearman and Dorcas Gardner) was born 30 Jun 1727; died 21 Aug 1805. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Abiel Shearman died 8 Oct 1788.
Generation: 3
9. Hannah Franklin (2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) Hannah — Mr. Hoxsie. [Group Sheet]
10. Sarah Franklin (2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) Sarah — Daniel Stanton. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. Stephen Franklin Stanton
- 35. Abby Stanton
11. Margaret "Peggy" Franklin (2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) Margaret — Benjamin Crandall. [Group Sheet]
Children:
12. Betsey Franklin (2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) died Bef 22 Dec 1810. Betsey — Walter Burdick. [Group Sheet]
13. Thomas Franklin (2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) was born 5 Jul 1744, New Shoreham, RI; died Bef 22 Dec 1810. Thomas — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
14. Abel Franklin (2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) was born Abt 1746; died Bef 22 Dec 1810. Abel — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 39. Maynard Franklin
15. Stephen Franklin (2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) was born 25 Nov 1747, New Shoreham, RI. Notes:
Stephen's will mentions his two brothers, both deceased, and his four sisters, one of which is deceased. He also mentions several nieces and nephews.
Stephen married Margery Comstock 10 Jun 1804, East Greenwich, RI. [Group Sheet]
16. Benajah Bill (3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) Notes:
This grandchild is mentioned in the will of Abel Franklin.
17. Hannah Slocum (3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born 21 Dec 1747. 18. Peleg Slocum, Sr. (3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born Between 1749 and 1750; died 17 Mar 1830, South Kingstown, RI. Peleg married Anna "Nancy" Unknown Abt 1776. Anna was born Abt 1755. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Peleg Slocum, Jr. was born Abt 1777.
- 41. John Slocum was born Abt 1779.
- 42. Samuel Slocum was born Abt 1781.
- 43. Lydia Slocum was born 4 Dec 1783, Jamestown, RI; died 2 Apr 1872, RI.
- 44. Arnold Slocum was born 1784; died 7 Dec 1867; was buried , South Kingstown, RI.
- 45. Hannah Slocum was born Abt 1787.
- 46. Sally G. Slocum was born Abt 1790.
- 47. Cary D. Slocum was born 27 Dec 1795, Jamestown, RI; died 19 Dec 1859, South Kingstown, RI; was buried , South Kingstown, RI.
19. Sarah Slocum (3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born 11 Mar 1751/52. 20. Penelope Slocum (3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born 20 Apr 1754. 21. Rhoda Slocum (3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born 14 Apr 1756. 22. Abel Slocum (3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born 13 Oct 1758. 23. Caleb Franklin (4.Abel2, 1.Abel1) 24. Abel Franklin (5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 31 Jul 1750, Jamestown, RI. 25. Gershom Franklin (5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 13 Jun 1752, Jamestown, RI; died 1800. Notes:
The will of Gershom Franklin, of Jamestown, bound on a voyage to sea, was dated 6 Nov 1773 (?), and proved 2 Sep 1800. It mentioned his mother Mary Franklin, Uncle Gershom Remington, Jr., and brothers Benjamin, John, & George Franklin.
26. Abigail "Abby" Franklin (5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 28 Sep 1755, Jamestown, RI; died 1815; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI. Abigail married Tiddeman Hull Abt 1775. Tiddeman (son of Robert Hull and Thankful Ball) was born 25 Sep 1755; died 12 Aug 1808; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Sally Hull
- 49. John Hull died Aft 25 Mar 1850.
- 50. Asa Hull
- 51. Edward Hull was born Abt 1776; died 31 Jan 1840; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI.
- 52. George Hull was born Abt 1777; died 14 Oct 1827; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI.
- 53. Abigail "Abby" Hull was born 24 Aug 1786, Jamestown, RI; died 15 Sep 1855, Jamestown, RI; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldrid Ave., Jamestown, RI.
- 54. Nancy Ann Hull was born 30 Jan 1789.
27. William Franklin (5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 23 Aug 1757, Jamestown, RI. 28. John Franklin (5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 24 Apr 1760, Jamestown, RI; died 11 Dec 1826. Notes:
John & Lydia had about 7 children.
John married Lydia Tayer 21 Jun 1782, Jamestown, RI. (daughter of Benjamin Tayer and Jane Battey) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 55. Sarah Abigail Franklin was born 6 Jan 1784, Jamestown, RI; died Abt 1874, Walsingham Twp., Norfolk County, Ontario.
29. Asanath Franklin (5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 17 Apr 1762, Jamestown, RI. Asanath married Job Gardiner 5 Feb 1785, Newport, RI. [Group Sheet]
30. George Franklin, Jr. (5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 25 Apr 1764, Jamestown, RI. George married Phebe Tayer 7 Mar 1785, Jamestown, RI. [Group Sheet]
31. Benjamin Franklin (5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 9 Jun 1766, Jamestown, RI. Notes:
One online genealogy has Mary Franklin born on this date.
32. George Brown (6.Sarah2, 1.Abel1) 33. Abiel Shearman (8.Penelope2, 1.Abel1) died 8 Oct 1788.
Generation: 4
34. Stephen Franklin Stanton (10.Sarah3, 2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) 35. Abby Stanton (10.Sarah3, 2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) 36. Benjamin Crandall (11.Margaret3, 2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) 37. Stephen Franklin Crandall (11.Margaret3, 2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) 38. Amos Avery Franklin (13.Thomas3, 2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) 39. Maynard Franklin (14.Abel3, 2.Stephen2, 1.Abel1) 40. Peleg Slocum, Jr. (18.Peleg3, 3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born Abt 1777. Notes:
In a Richmond deed dated 8 April 1815, Peleg Jr. and his brother John were referred to as "shopjoiners of South Kingstown."
41. John Slocum (18.Peleg3, 3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born Abt 1779. Notes:
In a Richmond deed dated 8 April 1815, John and his brother Peleg Jr. were referred to as "shopjoiners of South Kingstown."
42. Samuel Slocum (18.Peleg3, 3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born Abt 1781. 43. Lydia Slocum (18.Peleg3, 3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born 4 Dec 1783, Jamestown, RI; died 2 Apr 1872, RI. Lydia — Mr. Brown. [Group Sheet]
44. Arnold Slocum (18.Peleg3, 3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born 1784; died 7 Dec 1867; was buried , South Kingstown, RI. 45. Hannah Slocum (18.Peleg3, 3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born Abt 1787. 46. Sally G. Slocum (18.Peleg3, 3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born Abt 1790. 47. Cary D. Slocum (18.Peleg3, 3.Hannah2, 1.Abel1) was born 27 Dec 1795, Jamestown, RI; died 19 Dec 1859, South Kingstown, RI; was buried , South Kingstown, RI. Cary — Dorcas Watson. Dorcas was born Abt 1804; died 26 Jun 1845. [Group Sheet]
48. Sally Hull (26.Abigail3, 5.George2, 1.Abel1) Sally — Mr. Sherman. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 56. Abby Sherman
- 57. Catherine Sherman
49. John Hull (26.Abigail3, 5.George2, 1.Abel1) died Aft 25 Mar 1850. Notes:
In his sister Abby's will, dated 25 Mar 1850, John was said to be "of Veronia, NY."
50. Asa Hull (26.Abigail3, 5.George2, 1.Abel1) Notes:
"Asa" could be short for Asenath, or it could be Acey, named after ancestor Abigail Acie, wife of John Remington.
Asa — Mr. Armstrong. [Group Sheet]
51. Edward Hull (26.Abigail3, 5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born Abt 1776; died 31 Jan 1840; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI. Edward — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 58. Tiddeman E. Hull was born 6 Sep 1808, RI; died 4 Jan 1890; was buried , Cedar Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI.
52. George Hull (26.Abigail3, 5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born Abt 1777; died 14 Oct 1827; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI. Notes:
Three of George's & Sarah's children -- Edward, Phebe, & Louisa -- were mentioned by name in the 1850 will of George's sister, Abby (Hull) Carr. Possibly Sarah had died before then.
George — Sarah "Sally" Watson. Sarah (daughter of Job Watson, Jr. and Phebe Weeden) was born Abt 1788; died 30 Oct 1856; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 59. Edward Hull was born 28 Sep 1808, Jamestown, RI; died 26 Mar 1882, Jamestown, RI; was buried , Cedar Cemetery, Eldred Ave., Jamestown, RI.
- 60. Phebe Watson Hull was born 1810, Jamestown, RI; died 26 Feb 1878, Smithfield, RI; was buried , Cemetery 19, Smithfield, RI.
- 61. Sarah Hull was born Abt 1812; died Bef Mar 1850.
- 62. Louisa Hazard Hull was born Mar 1814, Jamestown, RI; died 27 Feb 1912, North Kingstown, RI.
53. Abigail "Abby" Hull (26.Abigail3, 5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 24 Aug 1786, Jamestown, RI; died 15 Sep 1855, Jamestown, RI; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldrid Ave., Jamestown, RI. Notes:
The name on her gravestone and in her own will is Abby, but she is called Abigail in her husband's will.
Her will, dated 25 Mar 1850, mentions her deceased husband and many other relatives.Abigail — Thomas Carr. Thomas (son of Nicholas Carr) was born 13 Oct 1772, Jamestown, RI; died 22 Feb 1837; was buried , Friends' Cemetery, Eldrid Ave., Jamestown, RI. [Group Sheet]
54. Nancy Ann Hull (26.Abigail3, 5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 30 Jan 1789. Notes:
She is called Nannie Hull in "The Hull Family in America."
Nancy married Arnold Reynolds 25 Sep 1808. Arnold was born Abt 1785. [Group Sheet]
55. Sarah Abigail Franklin (28.John3, 5.George2, 1.Abel1) was born 6 Jan 1784, Jamestown, RI; died Abt 1874, Walsingham Twp., Norfolk County, Ontario. Notes:
Information on this family line was shared by a descendant, Angela Cosby.
Sarah married Henry Smith Abt 1805, Ontario, Canada. Henry was born 8 Sep 1775, NY; died 10 Aug 1864; was buried , Newkirk Cemetery, St. Williams, Ontario. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 63. John Smith