30 Jan 1688/9 Samuel first married Martha Moses, daughter of John Moses (abt 1626-14 Oct 1683) & Mary Brown (ca 1633-14 Sep 1689), in Windsor, CT. Born on 8 Mar 1672 in Windsor, CT.173
In 1685 Mary first married John Clark, son of Daniel Clark Esq. (ca 1622-12 Aug 1710) & Mary Newberry (22 Oct 1626-29 Aug 1688).115 Born on 10 Apr 1656 in Windsor, CT.173 John was baptized on 15 Apr 1656.115 John died in Windsor, CT in Sep 1714.
John was the brother of Josiah, Mary's mother's second husband. John, adm. inhab. Simsbury, 24 Dec 1686; then, 1698, of Windsor.115
Administration of John’s estate was granted 3 Jan 1715 to widow Mary Clark, account exhibited 5 Apr 1721 by Mary Randall, alias Clarke, mentions, besides widow Mary, eldest son Solomon; Daniel, Benoni, and Elizabeth Clark; Jemima Cooley; Mary Cooley; children of Hannah Gillett; and Martha Eglestone; Daniel Lommins & Timothy Loomis distributors.
From John Sibun’s book Our Town’s Heritage 1708-1958 Hebron, Connecticut, published by Douglas Library, Hebron, CT, 1975:
“Here in 1706, so legend has it, the wives of Shipman and Phelps came to find their husbands. One evening the two original settlers heard strange sounds echoing across the valley, and an investigation revealed their families standing on the rock [Prophet’s Rock] calling for them. It is conjecture whether they really could be heard. Be that as it may, the men were overjoyed to be reunited with their families. Martha Crow Phelps thought her place was with her husband and on her own initiative had resolved the situation. Bringing with her the goods that would make life in a virgin area more bearable, she camped along the way as the trip apparently took a few days. It is said she did not herry, but negotiated the rough going stoically, clutching he Bible to herself as she lay down in the shelter of rocks and rested under fallen trees. Born in Windsor 36 years before, it could not have been an easy decision to make the journey, for Martha’s mother had ‘disappeared’ many years before when she had set out on a like journey to seek her husband.”
On 4 Nov 1686 Martha married Timothy Phelps (8096) , son of Lieut. Timothy Phelps (2878) (1 Sep 1639-bet 2 Mar 1716 and 28 Sep 1719) & Mary Griswold (3715) (5 Oct 1644-27 Nov 1715).115 Born on 1 Nov 1663 in Windsor, CT.116 Timothy was baptized on 8 Nov 1663.116 Timothy died in Hebron, CT in 1729.
From John Sibun’s book Our Town’s Heritage 1708-1958 Hebron, Connecticut, published by Douglas Library, Hebron, CT, 1975:
“The first white men to settle in town were Timothy Phelps and William Shipman, who arrived in Hebron from Windsor in June 1704. The area, then a wilderness, was used by the Indians as a hunting ground, and the few white men who knew of its existence passed through to other locations. The first two houses were located along Route 85 sourth of today’s center. Approximately on what is now the Hilding driveway, Shipman built his homestead and Phelps constructed his home across the road on the land now owned by the Porter family. It is possible they worked on their property during the summer months only for the first two years, and returned to their families in Windsor when winter set in.”
Timothy moved with his younger brother Nathaniel to Hebron in 1690. Hebron was incorporated in 1708, and Timothy was one of the first selectmen. Another brother, Joseph, and sisters, Abigail and Anne, joined them later.
From The Phelps Family of America:116
(#46) Timothy Phelps, b. Windsor, Ct., Nov. 1st, bapt. 8th Nov., 1663, m. Martha Crow, 4th Nov., 1686, daughter of Christopher and Mary Crow, She died in Hebron, Ct.
Mr. Phelps resided in Windsor, Ct., up to 1690, when with his younger brother Nathaniel, then unmarried, he removed to Hebron, Ct., though that town was not incorporated till 1708. He was one of the first selectmen on its organization. His brother Joseph removed there later. Mr. Phelps died in Hebron, Ct. Children born Hebron, Ct.:
i. Martha, b. 29 Oct., 1690.
ii. Timothy, b. 29 Jan., 1692-3, m. Hannah Calkins.
iii. Noah, b. 23 Jan., 1694, m. Ann Dyer.
iv. Cornelius, b. 5 Mar., 1698, m. Margaret Dewey.
v. Charles, b. 26 July, 1702, m. Hepsibah Stiles.
vi. Ashbel, b. 1704, m. Ann Pinney
vii. Hannah, b. 1706, m. Benjamin Smith, pub. Jan. 29, 1725. He was born in Springfield. Res. Springfield.
Their children include:
19058i.
Sarah Phelps (Died soon) (20 Dec 1687-10 Jul 1688)
Benoni received the estate of Edward Bartlett in 1676. Edward Bartlett of Windsor, died at Westfield, will dated 24 Feb 1675, inventory 11 Apr 1676 by Christopher Crow, Matthew Grant, Jacob Drake and valued at £39-10-00. Edward Crow bequeathed “My house in Greenfield, money due from James Hillier and all the rest of my estate I give to Benoni Crow, son of Christopher Crow of Symsbury, only my young bay horse to Josiah Clarke.”