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  1. 1.  John Manchester was born Between 1747 and 1767.

    Notes:

    At the present time, research is ongoing to determine which John Manchester married Rhoda Manchester and thus is the father of these seven children whose births are recorded at Little Compton. One published genealogy has Rhoda's husband as the one b 28 Mar 1761, son of Peleg & Margaret. However, that John Manchester married Mary Brayton. There may have been two, three, or even more John Manchesters born around the same time, and this has confused researchers. At the present time, I am unsure of which John Manchester actually married Rhoda. (ongoing research, any leads appreciated)

    It is very possible that Rhoda is a second wife for John Manchester b 7 Nov 1749, although it is unlikely that there would have been two sons named John, both living to adulthood. This needs more research.

    John married Rhoda Manchester 27 Feb 1787, Little Compton, RI. Rhoda (daughter of Jeremiah Manchester and Lydia Gifford) was born Abt 1761, Little Compton, RI. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Asa Manchester  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Dec 1787, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.
    2. 3. Lydia Manchester  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Mar 1791, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.
    3. 4. John Manchester  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1794, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.
    4. 5. Shadrach Manchester  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Aug 1796, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.
    5. 6. Phebe Manchester  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1799, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.
    6. 7. Sarah Manchester  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Aug 1801, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.
    7. 8. Jeremiah Manchester  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1804, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Asa Manchester Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 24 Dec 1787, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.

  2. 3.  Lydia Manchester Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 3 Mar 1791, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.

  3. 4.  John Manchester Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 4 May 1794, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.

    Notes:

    Could he be the John Manchester, age 56 b. RI, in the 1850 Federal Census, living at Royalton, Niagara Co., NY? The age and birthplace are right, but it is a common name. He is married to Phebe, age 48, and has a son John, 13, both born NY.

    I have entered this information because the age and birthplace are correct, but definitely needs more research to confirm.

    On the other hand, could he be John Manchester, age 60 (c1790) living at Little Compton in 1850? His wife is Sarah age 55. They are living with or next to Almy family members: Cook 84, Ruth 60, Clarinda 50, & Deborah 48.

    John — Phebe Unknown. Phebe was born Abt 1802, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1850. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. John A. Manchester  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1831, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.

  4. 5.  Shadrach Manchester Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 16 Aug 1796, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.

  5. 6.  Phebe Manchester Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 8 Jun 1799, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.

  6. 7.  Sarah Manchester Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 11 Aug 1801, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI.

  7. 8.  Jeremiah Manchester Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 27 Dec 1804, Little Compton, Newport Co., RI; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.

    Notes:

    In the Federal Census of 1850, a Jeremiah Manchester age 47 RI (c1803) is a cook, living in Glocester, RI. He is listed as living with Elijah W. Presho or Presto (?).

    There has been some speculation that this Jeremiah could be my ancestor, the one who married Mary H. Dennis who later married Roderick Rounds. However, the names of Jeremiah's and Mary's children do not reflect this family. If he is the same Jeremiah, there must have been a divorce, and there would be a record of it at the Judicial Archives.

    Also, if this Jeremiah died in RI, there should be a death record for him at the RI State Archives.



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  John A. Manchester Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1831, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1850.