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Note N325 Index

He was a Freeman in Kings Town in 1712. His inventory on 29 Aug 1728 showed a value of 171 pounds 11 shillings, 8 pence. Among the items were wearing apparel and a sword (7 pounds, 5 shillings), wollen wheel, linen wheel, pewter, silver cup, riding horse, 2 mares, colt, cows and other cattle, 30 sheep, 12 lambs, 7 swine etc. His will was finally "proved" on jun 14 1754.

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Note N326 Index

Represented the town in the General Assembly in 1728, 1731, 1732; was a large landholder; his will is dated 3 August 1746.

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Note N327 Index

Olson gives year of death as 1747. Perhaps a typo on her part?

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Note N328 Index

In 1734-1736 was Ensign of the 1st company of Westerly Infantry; representative from Westerly in the General Assembly in 1741-1742, according to "Colonial Families..."

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In 1768 was Lieutenant of the 2d company of Westerly Infantry and in 1776 was Captain of the 4th Company, 1st Newport county Regiment; was an ardent patriot during the Revolutionary War...according to "Colonial Families..."

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Note N331 Index

Occupation: Farmer

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Note N332 Index

She went in from working out side and laid down and died in her sleep. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Olive Church near the place of her 70 years residence, on Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. By Rev. A.W. Tandy. She was survived by Joseph McKissick of N. Yakima, Wash., Mrs. Susan McMillian of Shelby, Neb., Mrs. Elizabeth Jennings of Riverton, Howard McKissick of Hamburg, 43 Grand Children, 74 Great Grand Children, and 5 Great Great Grand Children.

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Note N333 Index

She was a typical pioneer woman -- excelling in gardening, weaving and homemaking.

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Note N334 Index

Of Westerly, Rhode Island.

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Son Rufas was born 13 Dec 1853. Perhaps Susanna died in childbirth or due to complications afterwards.

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Note N336 Index

Came to America with husband and six children by ship in winter of 1773. Family was aboard ship in Boston and saw "tea" floating in the water. Date of Boston Teas Party 12-16-1773.

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Farmer in 1860 census, $325 personal property, $1080 real estate.
Birthplace 1860 Pa, 1870 Md, 1880 Pa.

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Occupation: Carpenter, personal property $75, property $400, in 1860 census.
In 1850 Ill Census, Elias is also a cabinet maker. Living with them is Eleanor Crisinger, 33 F, born Pa and Wm. Crissinger, 21, born Ill. Relationship unknown..

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Note N340 Index

Farmer, with property of $1000, real estate of $1500 in 1860 census.
Was Christened at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hagerstown, Maryland, per source.

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Note N341 Index

George was probably the first child of Sarah and Andrew.