Descendants of Joseph Collier

32. Samuel OLCOTT [3031] ¹²⁷ (Sarah COLLIER³, Joseph Jr.², Joseph¹) was born in 1728 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹²⁸ died on 3 Jan 1781 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹²⁸ at age 53, and was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Connecticut.^¹²⁸

He was baptized First Church on 6 Oct 1728 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. ¹²³

Samuel married Mary CHENEVARD [3041],¹²⁷ daughter of John Michael CHENEVARD [2018] ¹⁹⁷ ^,198 ^,199 and Margaret BEAUCHAMP [2019],¹⁹⁷ ^,199 on 1 Nov 1759 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.¹²⁸ Mary was born about 1731 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹²⁸ died on 10 May 1766 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹²⁸ about age 35, and was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Connecticut.^¹²⁸

65 F i. Sally OLCOTT [6721] ²⁰⁰ was born on 16 Jun 1760 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 29 Aug 1779 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, at age 19.

66 M ii. Samuel OLCOTT [6722] ²⁰¹ was born on 23 Dec 1761 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 23 Dec 1761 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. (Twin)

67 U iii. OLCOTT [6724] ²⁰¹ died on 2 Mar 1763 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

68 M iv. Samuel OLCOTT [6725] ²⁰¹ was born on 15 Aug 1764 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 22 Apr 1841 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²⁰² at age 76.

Death Notes: Death Notice - Connecticut Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 1 May 1841: In this city, on the 22d inst., Mr. Samuel Olcott, aged 78.

His last will, dated 20 Apr 1841, was very short. He bequeathed $6,000 to A. B. Strong "for the affection and friendship" and "especially for his kindness and attention to me during my sickness". He did not name an executor and at probate,1 May 1841, his wife Phoebe refused to be executor.

69 M v. Roderick OLCOTT [6726] ²⁰¹ ^,203 was born on 3 May 1766 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 8 Aug 1801 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, at age 35.

Roderick married Eunice OLCOTT [7409],¹³⁷ ^,139.^,204 daughter of Daniel OLCOTT [3037] ¹³⁷ ^,138 and Eunice BIGELOW [3039],.¹³⁸ Eunice was born in 1771 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut^¹³⁷ and died on 11 Aug 1827 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^⁸⁹ at age 56. They had no children. ²⁰⁵

Death Notes: Death Notice - Sentinel and Witness, Middletown, Connecticut, 15 Aug 1827: At Hartford Mrs. Eunice Goodwin, 57, relict of Mr. George Goodwin, 2d, and daughter of the late Daniel Olcott.

Her estate valued at $16,660.74, entered probate 25 Aug 1827, Rebecca Butler and Charles Butler were executors.

Samuel next married Mary CHURCH [3042],²⁰⁶ daughter of James CHURCH [4383] and Abigail STANLEY [3046], on 2 Mar 1767 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.¹²⁸ Mary was born about 1731 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²⁰⁷ died on 25 Apr 1792 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{²⁰⁸^,209} about age 61, and was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Connecticut.

Death Notes: Obituary, American Mercury, Hartford, published 30 Apr 1792: Died, on Wednesday last, Mrs MARY OLCOTT, relict of Capt. Samuel Olcott, of this city, age 61 years.--She was a Lady possessed of a very amiable disposition.--By her death, her Children have lost an affectionate parent--her acquaintance a sincere friend--the poor a bountiful benefactor--and the world one of its best inhabitants.

70 M i. Mary OLCOTT [6727] ²⁰¹ was born on 26 Oct 1767 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 29 Dec 1818 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²¹⁰ at age 51.

Death Notes: Death Notice - Connecticut Courant (Hartford, Connecticut), January 5, 1819: DIED - In this City, on the 29th ult. Miss Mary Olcott, age 51, daughter of the late Capt. Samuel Olcott.

71 F ii. Jerusha OLCOTT [6728] ²⁰¹ was born on 18 Jun 1769 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 19 Sep 1807 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²¹¹ at age 38.

Death Notes: Death Notice - American Mercury (Hartford, Connecticut), 24 Sep 1807: DIED, in this city, Miss Jerusha Olcott, daughter of the late Cap. Samuel Olcott, aged 36.

72 F iii. Abigail OLCOTT [6729] ²⁰¹ was born on 22 Jun 1772 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 18 Apr 1842 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut,^²¹² at age 69.

Death Notes: Death Notice - Constitution (Middletown, Connecticut), 27 Apr 1842: In New Haven, on Monday evening last, Abigail Olcott, aged 70.

73 M iv. Michael OLCOTT [6730] ²⁰¹ ^,213 was born on 12 Jan 1775 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 11 May 1829 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²¹⁴ at age 54.

Death Notes: Obituary - Connecticut Mirror (Hartford, Connecticut), 16 May 1829: In this city on Monday evening last, Michael Olcott, Esq. Quarter Master General of the Militia of this state, aged 53. Col. Olcott was graduated at Yale College, and was subsequently engaged in mercantile pursuits for many years. As the representative of this town in the State Legislature, and by a life of usefulness and integrity, he acquired the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens. His loss is deservedly lamented.

+ 74 F v. Hephzibah OLCOTT [6731] ²⁰¹ ^,215 was born on 19 Jul 1777 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 23 Apr 1817 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland,^²¹⁶ at age 39.

33. Jonathan OLCOTT [3032] ¹²⁷ (Sarah COLLIER³, Joseph Jr.², Joseph¹) was born in 1730 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹²⁸ died on 6 Feb 1807 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹²⁸ at age 77, and was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Connecticut.

He was baptized First Church on 23 Aug 1730 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. ¹²³

Jonathan married Anna BIGELOW [3043],¹²³ ^,128 ^,217 daughter of Timothy BIGELOW [3047] ¹²⁸ ^,218 and Abigail OLCOTT [3048],¹²⁸ ^,218 on 26 Feb 1753 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.¹²⁸ Anna was born on 27 Sep 1735 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut^{¹²⁸^,219} and died on 6 Feb 1807 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹²⁸ at age 71.

75 M i. Anna OLCOTT [7863] ¹²⁸ was born in 1754 in , , Connecticut,^²¹⁷ died on 12 Jul 1759 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, at age 5, and was buried in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

+ 76 M ii. Jonathan OLCOTT [7866] ⁹⁰ ^,128 was born about 1759 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 16 Jul 1851 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^⁸⁹ about age 92. (Twin)

+ 77 M iii. Hezekiah OLCOTT [7864] ²²⁰ was born about 1759 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut^²²¹ and died on 27 Sep 1825 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²²¹ about age 66. (Twin)

+ 78 F iv. Abigail OLCOTT [7868] ¹³⁰ was born on 16 Sep 1760 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹³⁰ died on 2 Apr 1838 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut,^{²²²^,223} at age 77, and was buried in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut.^²²³

+ 79 F v. Anna OLCOTT [7870] ¹³⁰ ^,224 was born on 10 Mar 1763 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹³⁰ died on 23 Dec 1856 in Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut,^⁸⁹ at age 93, and was buried in Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut.^⁹⁰

+ 80 M vi. Theodore OLCOTT [7872] ¹³⁰ ^,225 was born about 1765 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 28 Jun 1837 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²²⁶ about age 72.

81 F vii. Rachel OLCOTT [7874] ¹³⁰ was born about 1769 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 1 Oct 1823 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{¹³⁰^,227} about age 54.

Death Notes: Death Notice - Connecticut Currant, Hartford, Connecticut, 7 Oct 1823: In this City, on the 1st inst. Miss Rachel Olcott, aged 54.

82 M viii. Abner OLCOTT [7875] ¹³⁰ ^,224 was born about 1780 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 23 Jul 1805, about age 25.

Abner married Lucy POWERS [7876].¹³⁰.^,224.^,228 Lucy was born about 1778 in New London, New London, Connecticut and died on 6 Mar 1860 in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, about age 82. They had no children. ²²⁴

Death Notes: Death Notice - Connecticut Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 31 Mar 1860: In Woodbury, March 6, Mrs. Lucy Olcott, AE 82.

34. Mary OLCOTT [3033] ¹²³ ^,129 (Sarah COLLIER³, Joseph Jr.², Joseph¹) was born on 8 Apr 1733 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died before 1787.

She was baptized First Church on 8 Apr 1733 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. ¹²³

Mary married Ebenezer SELDEN [3044] ²²⁹ ^,230 ^,231 ^,232 on 3 Jan 1769 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.¹²³ Ebenezer was born on 17 May 1720 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts and died on 18 May 1807 in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, at age 87.

General Notes: Ebenezer Selden (Ebenezer, Thomas, Thomas), son of Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Clark) Selden, was b. 5-17-1720; d. Mid. 5-18-1807; m. 1st (int.) 10-24-1753, Jerusha POMEROY, m. 2nd 1-3-1769, Mary OLCOTT, m. 3rd 1-23-1787, Mrs. Mary (ELLIS) MACK, widow of Elisha Mack. It was in 1786 that Ebenezer Selden bought of Enos Blossom his Tavern property on the County Highway where Mr. Arthur D. Pease now (1924) lives. Selden lived there but a few years if at all, for he soon sold it to Elijah Bartholomew who kept the tavern for a year or two.
Tradition says that Selden lived in a house on the west side of the highway from Pease's to the Center some 15 rods from the former. Another tradition has it that the Selden house stood on the north side of the cross road from Pease's to the "still," and that the old house became an ell attached to the Pease house about 1821 but since removed. Mr. Selden built the first house on the site of the dwelling of Mr. E.H. Alderman and lived there until his death, at the advanced age of 89.

+ 83 F i. Mary SELDEN [7416] ²³⁴ ^,235 was born on 8 Aug 1771 in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, died on 26 Feb 1862 in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, at age 90, and was buried in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts.

35. John OLCOTT [3034] ¹³⁰ (Sarah COLLIER³, Joseph Jr.², Joseph¹) was born in 1735 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹³⁰ died on 23 Jul 1794 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹³⁰ at age 59, and was buried on 24 Jul 1794 in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Connecticut.^{¹³⁰^,131}

Burial Notes: Capt. John Olcott. [Son of Jonathan and Sarah (Collyer) Olcott. Bapt. July 27, 1735], aged 59 years.

General Notes: John and Sarah (Church) Olcott had one son, James, born 5 Aug 1759.

He was baptized First Church on 27 Jul 1735 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. ¹³⁰

John married Sarah CHURCH [3045],¹³⁰ daughter of Caleb CHURCH [3049] ¹³⁰ and Sarah BARNARD [3050],¹³⁰ on 23 May 1759 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.¹³⁰ Sarah was born about 1738 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut^¹³⁰ and died in Jun 1815 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹³⁰ about age 77.

+ 85 M i. James OLCOTT [7425] ²³⁹ was born on 5 Aug 1759 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, died on 1 Oct 1796 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, at age 37, and was buried in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

38. Sarah OLCOTT [3036] ¹³⁴ (Sarah COLLIER³, Joseph Jr.², Joseph¹) was born about 1738 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹³⁵ died on 28 Apr 1807 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{¹³⁵^,136} about age 69, and was buried in Ancient Burying Ground, Hartford, Connecticut.^¹³⁵

Death Notes: Death Notice, American Mercury, Hartford, published 7 May 1807: On Saturday, ---Mrs. Sarah Sloan, wife of Mr. Robert Sloan, aged 69.

She was baptized First Church on 5 Nov 1738 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. ¹³³

Sarah married Robert SLOAN [3040] ¹³⁴ on 6 Dec 1757 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.¹³³

86 M i. Samuel SLOAN [7421] ¹³⁵ was born in 1763 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, died on 25 Jul 1767 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, at age 4, and was buried in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

87 F ii. Mary SLOAN [7422] ¹³⁵ was born in 1765 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

88 F iii. Marion SLOAN [7423] ¹³⁵ was born in 1768 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

89 M iv. SLOAN [7424] ¹³⁵ was born about 1774 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 15 May 1792 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, about age 18.

39. Daniel OLCOTT [3037] ¹³⁷ ^,138 (Sarah COLLIER³, Joseph Jr.², Joseph¹) was born in 1741 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹³⁰ died on 4 Feb 1820 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{¹³⁰^,139} at age 79, and was buried in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.^¹⁴⁰

Death Notes: His will, dated March 1813 bequeathed his estate to daughter Eunice (Goodwin) and granddaughters Rebecca and Cornelia Butler.

General Notes: Daniel and Eunice (Bigelow) Olcott had ten children, all but three died young.

He was baptized First Church on 14 Jun 1741 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. ¹³³ He worked as a Merchant in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

Daniel married Eunice BIGELOW [3039].,¹³⁸ daughter of Jonathan BIGELOW [3051] ¹³⁰ ^,240 and Tabitha COLEMAN [3052],.¹³⁰.^,241 Eunice was born about 1744 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹³⁰ died on 4 Apr 1810 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{¹³⁰^,242} about age 66, and was buried in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.^²⁴³

Death Notes: Obituary, American Mercury, Hartford, published 5 Apr 1810: DIED - In this city, on Sunday last, Mrs. Eunice Olcott, wife of Capt. Daniel Olcott, aged 66 years: Of 10 children, 1 only has survived her.

+ 90 F i. Martha "Patty" OLCOTT [7411] ¹³⁷ ^,244 was born about 1763 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹³⁷ died in Aug 1806 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, about age 43, and was buried in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

91 F ii. Eunice OLCOTT [7409] ¹³⁷ ^,139 ^,204 was born in 1771 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut^¹³⁷ and died on 11 Aug 1827 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^⁸⁹ at age 56.

Eunice married Roderick OLCOTT [6726],²⁰¹.^,203 son of Samuel OLCOTT [3031] ¹²⁷ and Mary CHENEVARD [3041],.¹²⁷ Roderick was born on 3 May 1766 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 8 Aug 1801 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, at age 35. They had no children. ²⁰⁵

Eunice next married George GOODWIN II [7410] ²⁰⁴ on 25 Dec 1808 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.²⁴⁵ George was born about 1783 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 18 May 1814 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{⁸⁹^,246^,247} about age 31.

Death Notes: Death Notice - Connecticut Herald, Hartford, Connecticut, 31 May 1814: DIED // In Hartford, Mr. George Goodwin, 2d, 31.

His Last Will was dated 18 Feb 1811 at Hartford. His wife Eunice was the sole Executrix and benefactor.

92 F iii. Sally OLCOTT [7408] ²⁴⁸ ^,249 was born about 1779 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 9 Nov 1794 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²⁴⁹ about age 15.

Death Notes: Death Notice - Hartford Gazette, 10 Nov 1794: Died, Miss Sally Olcott, daughter of Mr. Daniel Olcott, Merchant, of this city.

General Notes: On 4 Oct 1748, John Whitman of Hartford was appointed guardian to Joseph Collier, a minor, 11 years of age, son of Abell Collier. Recog. £500. On 7 Jul 1752, at age 14, chose his brother Thomas Collier to be his guardian. Recog. £300.

Joseph married Jemina RICHARDS [3063],⁶⁸.^,148 daughter of Benjamin RICHARDS [3066] ¹⁴⁸ ^,250 and Abigail ANDRUS [3067],.¹⁴⁸ Jemina was born on 13 Sep 1734 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and was christened on 22 Oct 1738 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

93 M i. Joseph COLLIER [9714] ²⁵¹ was born on 1 Jun 1762 in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut.

94 F ii. Cynthia COLLIER [9713] ²⁵¹ was born on 17 Jan 1764 in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut.

General Notes: Thomas Collier (brother) was appointed guardian to Rachel Collier, age 11 years. Recog. £300.

She was baptized on 8 Jun 1740 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. ¹⁴⁹

Rachel married Josiah DAVIDSON [3060] ¹⁴⁹ ^,150 ^,151 on 26 Jun 1765 in Deerfield, , Massachusetts.¹⁵⁰ Josiah was born on 3 Apr 1732 in Deerfield, , Massachusetts.

95 M i. Joel DAVIDSON [9708] ²⁵² was born on 1 Sep 1766 in Charlemont, , Massachusetts.

96 M ii. Josiah DAVIDSON [9709] ²⁵² was born on 23 Mar 1769 in Charlemont, , Massachusetts.

97 F iii. Pamela DAVIDSON [9710] ²⁵² ^,253 was born on 25 Aug 1771 in Charlemont, , Massachusetts and died on 15 Mar 1837 in Middleville, Herkimer, New York, at age 65.

Pamela married Thomas WALKER [9712] ¹⁵⁰ ^,253 on 8 Jul 1790 in Colrain, , Massachusetts.¹⁵⁰ Thomas was born on 13 Sep 1763 in Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, died on 23 Nov 1836 in Middleville, Herkimer, New York, at age 73, and was buried in Middleville, Herkimer, New York.

98 M iv. Amariah DAVIDSON [9707] ²⁵² was born on 13 Sep 1774 in Charlemont, , Massachusetts.

99 F v. Rachel DAVIDSON [9711] ²⁵² was born on 1 Oct 1776 in Charlemont, , Massachusetts.

100 M vi. Joseph Colier DAVIDSON [9706] ²³⁷ was born on 22 Mar 1783 in Charlemont, , Massachusetts, died in Oct 1787 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts., at age 4, and was buried on 15 Oct 1787 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts..^²³⁷

Burial Notes: He was buried at the Ancient Burying Ground, tombstone; "Hezekiah Collier consort to Mrs. Jannet Collier. He died March ye 2d, 1768 in ye 37th year of his age"

General Notes: His father gave him his house and property about 1760 which he remodeled and converted it into an inn and tavern, which became the social meeting place in Hartford. He died in 1768 at the age of 37 years. His widow, Jennett, continued the operation of the inn and tavern which was well known during the Revolutionary War; being "without any suspicion of Tory sentiment". George Washington was a frequent visitor and entertained there. Upon Jennett's retirement, her son William operated the business for several years and then in 1788 sold it to Frederick Bull who operated under the name; "City Coffee House".

Hezekiah II was one of the founders of Christ Church and a man of wealth. He died March 1768, aged 37 years. His will was presented 1768 at Hartford by his executors, George Smith and James Church.

Hezekiah married Jennett NEVINS [723],¹⁶² ^,257 daughter of Samuel NEVINS [1551] ²⁵⁷ ^,260 and Mary [1552],²⁵⁷ Apr-Sep 1753 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut ²⁰.^,26.^,68.^,259 Jennett was born about 1731 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut,^³⁸ died on 28 Oct 1806 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{³⁸^,261} about age 75, and was buried in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.^²⁶¹

Burial Notes: She was buried at the Ancient Burying Ground, tombstone; "To the memory of Mrs. Jennet Collier , Relict of Mr. Hezekiah Collier who departed this life on the 28th Oct 1806 in the 75th year of her life".

+ 101 F i. Margaret COLLIER [536] ²⁸ ^,257 ^,262 was born in 1755 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, died on 7 Mar 1799 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{²⁶²^,263^,264} at age 44, and was buried on 9 Mar 1799 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.^¹²⁶

103 F iii. Martha COLLIER [1383] ²⁸ ^,257 was born on 24 Apr 1756 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died on 21 Aug 1834 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, at age 78.

Martha married James BULL [1384],²⁸ ^,269 son of Caleb BULL [1388] ²⁷⁰ and Martha CALDWELL [1389],²⁷⁰ on 29 Nov 1772.²⁸.^,269 James was born on 13 Oct 1751 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut^²⁶⁹ and died on 4 Sep 1820 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²⁶⁹ at age 68. They had no children. ²⁶⁹

General Notes: He was a prominent merchant and one of the first subscribers to Hartford Bank in 1792.

104 M iv. Daniel COLLIER [1382] ²⁸ ^,257 was born in 1758 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut and died in 1781 in New York, New York,^²⁷¹ at age 23.

Death Notes: His will dated 29 June 1780 and probated 25 June 1781 referred to Daniel Collier; "late of Connecticut, at present of New York Mariner, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life…" After his debts be paid and discharged, he bequeathed the remainder of estate to his brother William Collier of Hartford.

General Notes: "Daniel Collier formerly of the Colony of Connecticut, but late of the said city (New York), mariner deceased". His will was dated 29 June 1780, New York City. His sole heir was his "Brother William of Hartford.

47. Hepzibah COLLIER [2004] ⁶⁸ ^,165 (Hezekiah (Capt.)³, Joseph Jr.², Joseph¹) was born on 29 Jul 1733 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^⁶⁸ died on 4 Jun 1774 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^¹⁶⁵ at age 40, and was buried on 6 Jun 1774 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.^¹⁶⁶

Burial Notes: She was buried at the Ancient Burying Ground marked by the same tablestone as her husband. "In Memory of Mrs Hebsibah Chenevard, the virtuous Consort of Capt. John Chenevard who Departed this Life Jun ye 4th A. D. 1774 in the 3- Year of her age."

She was baptized First Church on 5 Feb 1764 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. ²⁷⁵

Hepzibah married Capt. John CHENEVARD [2014],⁶⁸ ^,165 son of John Michael CHENEVARD [2018] ¹⁹⁷ ^,198 ^,199 and Margaret BEAUCHAMP [2019],¹⁹⁷ ^,199 on 29 Jan 1769 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.¹⁶⁵.^,276.^,277 John was born on 29 Jul 1733 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{⁵⁸^,126^,165} died on 6 Oct 1805 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^{¹²⁶^,165^,277^,278} at age 72, and was buried on 8 Oct 1805 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.^¹²⁶

Burial Notes: He was buried at the Ancient Burying Ground, tombstone; "Sacred to the Memory of Capt. John Chenevard who died Oct 6th 1805 aged 72 & ......"

General Notes: Captain John Chenevard was descended from any early Huguenot family that came to Hartford from Boston between 1721 and 1727. He was a prominent pre- revolutionary war Hartford merchant trading in the West Indies and member of the Connecticut Pay Table during the Revolutionary War*. In 1784 he was a member of the Hartford Common Council.

Burials at Center Church indicate one child of Capt. John Chenevard was buried in 1774 and two infant children were buried 14 Jan 1778 and 25 Aug 1781. Also on 17 Nov 1801 Michael Chenevard, "son of Capt. John and Hepzibah Collyer) Chenevard, aged 30 years"

*The military finances for the colony of Connecticut were handled by the Pay-Table, also known as the Committee of Four, during the American Revolution (1775-1784). Pay-Table members rotated during the lengthy confrontation with England.

He had four children with his second wife, Hannah Flagg. William and Henry died young. In 1852 daughters Hepzibah (died 5 Dec 1864) and Margaret "These two maiden ladies reside in the old mansion of the family at Hartford, with competent support". Inventory of his estate was $30,324.

He was baptized First Church on 5 Aug 1733 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. ¹⁶⁵

107 M ii. Michael CHENEVARD [1933] ²⁸⁵ was born in 1771 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²⁸⁵ died on 14 Nov 1801 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²⁸⁵ at age 30, and was buried on 17 Nov 1801 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.^{²⁸⁶^,287}

Burial Notes: He was buried at the Ancient Burying Ground marked by the same tablestone as his parents. "Michael Chenevard, his second son"

General Notes: He led a life of dissipation, and died in Hartford, on Saturday evening, November 1, 1801, at the age of 30. His estate was insolvent.

Michael married Martha BULL [2318],⁸⁹ ^,285 daughter of Frederick BULL [2319] ²⁸⁵ ^,288 and Lydia GRISWOLD [2320],²⁸⁵ on 1 Sep 1794 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.²⁸¹.^,285 Martha was born about 1774 in , , Connecticut and died on 3 Nov 1832 in Saint-Armand, , Quebec, Canada,^{⁸⁹^,90^,285} about age 58. They had no children.

108 F iii. Mary CHENEVARD [2321] ²⁸⁶ was born on 10 Aug 1773 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²⁸⁶ died on 25 May 1774 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut,^²⁸⁶ and was buried in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.^²⁸⁶

Burial Notes: She was buried at the Ancient Burying Ground marked by the same tablestone as her parents. "Mary Daughter of Capt. John and Mrs Hephzibah Chenevard who departed this Life May ye 25th AD 1774 Aged 9 months, 15 days"

54. Anna HUMPHREY [3088] ¹⁸⁹ ^,190 (Abigail COLLIER³, Joseph Jr.², Joseph¹) was born on 26 Feb 1737 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut,^{¹⁸⁹^,190} died on 27 Aug 1793 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut,^{¹⁸⁹^,191} at age 56, and was buried in North Canton, Hartford, Connecticut.^¹⁹¹

Anna married Elisha GRAHAM [3096].¹⁸⁹ Elisha was born in 1734 in , , Connecticut,^¹⁸⁹ died on 7 Feb 1805 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut,^{¹⁸⁹^,289} at age 71, and was buried in North Canton, Hartford, Connecticut.^²⁸⁹

General Notes: He responded to the Lexington Alarm during the Revolutionary War as a private in Capt. Amos Willcox's company from Simsbury. Elisha and Anna (Humphrey) Graham had six children. They moved to West Simsbury in 1753.

+ 109 M i. Freeman GRAHAM [8987] ⁹⁰ ^,291 was born about 1762 in , , Connecticut, died on 2 Aug 1817 in Canton, Hartford, Connecticut, about age 55, and was buried in North Canton, Hartford, Connecticut.

64. Esther PECK [5223] ⁸⁷ ^,91 ^,196 (Abel PECK³, Susannah COLLIER², Joseph¹) was born on 28 Sep 1744 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut and died on 13 Sep 1822, at age 77.

Esther married Ambrose COOK [5224],⁹¹ ^,196 son of Isaac COOK [5226] ¹⁹⁶ and Sarah CURTIS [5227],¹⁹⁶ in 1766.⁹¹ Ambrose was born on 17 Mar 1744 in Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut^²⁹² and died on 5 Mar 1824, at age 79.

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