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Family of Isaac Dayton (9427) & Elizabeth Todd (10298)

21638. Rebecca Dayton. Born on 1 May 1709 in New Haven, CT.74 Rebecca died in New Haven, CT, on 10 Dec 1711; she was 2.74

21639. Elizabeth Dayton. Born on 25 Sep 1711 in New Haven, CT.74 Elizabeth died bef Nov 1775.

On 28 Sep 1733 when Elizabeth was 22, she married Daniel Doolittle (12749) , son of Daniel Doolittle (4184) (28 Dec 1675-11 May 1755) & Hannah Cornwall (11661) (5 Sep 1677-16 Jun 1736), in Wallingford, CT.31 Born on 3 Feb 1707 in Wallingford, CT.31 Daniel died in Sep 1791 in Wallingford, CT.30

Their children include:
24991 i. Giles Doolittle (Died unmarried) (6 Nov 1734-21 Jan 1760)
24992 ii. Michael Doolittle (Died unmarried) (12 Apr 1738-10 Sep 1758)
24993 iii. Ens. Daniel Doolittle (10 Nov 1741-17 Dec 1808)
24994 iv. Oliver Doolittle (14 Oct 1742-11 Mar 1833)
24995 v. Elizabeth Doolittle (Died young) (8 Jun 1745-bef May 1749)
24996 vi. John Doolittle (15 Jan 1746/7-26 Jan 1828)
24997 vii. Elizabeth Doolittle (26 May 1749-15 Aug 1831)
24998 viii. Capt. Ezra Doolittle (3 Jun 1752-5 Apr 1830)

21640. Rebecca Dayton. Born on 12 Apr 1713 in New Haven, CT.74 Rebecca died in 1801 in Ridgefield, CT.294

On 4 Aug 1735 when Rebecca was 22, she married Ebenezer Gilbert, son of Samuel Gilbert (ca 1657-12 Jan 1720/1) & Hannah Little (30 Nov 1671-1726), in New Haven, CT.74 Born on 1 Jul 1712 in New Haven, CT.74 Ebenezer died in Ridgefield, CT, on 18 Apr 1798; he was 85.294

Their children include:
31660 i. Hezekiah Gilbert (16 Oct 1735-)
31661 ii. Elisha Gilbert (4 May 1738-6 Jan 1778)
31662 iii. Rebecca Gilbert (14 Nov 1740-)
31663 iv. Isaac Gilbert (25 Oct 1742-5 Sep 1822)
31664 v. Abner Gilbert (10 Jan 1745-1 Mar 1820)
31665 vi. Joel Gilbert (25 Feb 1747-)
31666 vii. Ebenezer Gilbert (9 Feb 1749-Apr 1781)
31667 viii. Samuel Gilbert (17 Aug 1752-)
31668 ix. David Gilbert (Apr 1755-Jul 1835)

21641. Israel Dayton. Born on 12 Mar 1715 in New Haven, CT.74 Israel died in 1756.30

In 1742 Israel received by deed from his father 30 acres in New Haven, bounded north by Ezekiel Tuttle, and south by E. Bradley. In 1753 Israel bought of Daniel Clark, both of Wallingford, 45 acres and dwelling house in North Haven. In 1754 he conveyted to Jonathan Dayton of North Haven six acres “where I now dwell, to ye west.” After Israel’s death, in 1756, Jonathan Dayton was appointed guardian to Jehiel, and in 1758, Timothy Clark of Farmington was appointed guardian to the minor children Israel and Samuel.258 Israel died in military service. He served during the French and Indian War in 1755 and 1756. A muster roll of 13 Oct 1756 reported him dead.294 He served in Capt. Street Hall’s Co., NY Regt, 1755, in the expedition against Crown Point; and in the 7th Co. (Capt. David Baldwin), 1st Regt., 1756; reported dead in muster roll dated 13 Oct. 1756.139

On 27 Jan 1737 when Israel was 21, he first married Dinah Bishop (9585) , daughter of John Bishop (2782) (17 May 1662-1710) & Abigail Willet (say 1661-1725), in New Haven, CT.74 Born in Mar 1708 in New Haven, CT.74 Dinah died on 4 Oct 1751 in New Haven, CT.74

Their children include:
21803 i. Jehiel Dayton (Died unmarried) (22 Dec 1737-29 Apr 1759)
21804 ii. Abigail Dayton (Died young) (16 Jul 1741-25 Sep 1751)
21805 iii. Israel Dayton (30 Mar 1744-21 Apr 1805)
21806 iv. Dinah Dayton (24 Jan 1746/7-)
21807 v. Samuel Dayton (19 Dec 1751[50]-)

Israel second married Lucy [Dayton]. Born ca 1722.30 Lucy died on 3 Oct 1776 in Wallingford, CT.31

Lucy, married first Israel Dayton, second Moses Thorpe, and third Abraham Ives. After she married Abraham, in 1767 she sold all the estate of Israel Dayton to pay his debts.258

Lucy Thorpe?

Child:
31669 i. Lucy Dayton (ca 1754-)

21642. Sarah Dayton. Born on 16 Jul 1716 in New Haven, CT.74 Sarah was baptized in First Congregational Society, New Haven, in 1716.30 Sarah died in New Haven, CT, on 29 Jul 1769; she was 53.30 Buried in Center St. Cem., Wallingford.258 Epitaph: “distinguished among her sex for extraordinary piety and usefulness, and her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also and all that knew her”.

On 25 Sep 1735 when Sarah was 19, she married Benjamin English (10312) , son of Benjamin English (19 Oct 1678-1725) & Rebecca Brown (3056) (ca 1684-6 May 1768), in New Haven, CT.74 Born on 8 Oct 1705 in New Haven, CT.74 Benjamin died in New Haven, CT, on 5 Jul 1779; he was 73.30

From State Records.139 ”Abigail English wife of Capt. Benjamin English of New Haven of lawfull age testifies and says that on the 5th day of July when the Brittish troops came to New Haven, Mr. Benjamin English aged about seventy four years was in his house alone. She saw a number of the Brittish troops at his well drinking water, that soon after she saw a soldier come out at the back door, sd English came to the back door with his hands on his breast and the blood running and he crying out, He has stabb'd me he has stabb’d me. She asked him why he stab'd him he answer'd, he could not tell, for he had humour'd them as much as Jay in his power, and he walked about two rods and fell down and instantly expired there appeared three wounds in his breast as if made with a bayonet, that she went into the house found blood in the great chair where he was wont to sit where she has the utmost reason to suppose he receiv'd his mortal wound.” (The deponent was his daughter-in-law.)

Their children include:
22430 i. Sarah English (27 Aug 1738-27 Sep 1794)
22431 ii. Abigail English (8 Apr 1741-21 Nov 1815)
22432 iii. Capt. Benjamin English (16 Dec 1742-19 Apr 1809)
22433 iv. Mary English (29 Sep 1744-27 Oct 1794)
22434 v. Hannah English (29 Nov 1749-2 Oct 1829)

21643. Hannah Dayton. Born on 4 Aug 1718 in New Haven, CT.74

On 11 Jan 1738/9 when Hannah was 20, she married Stephen Jacobs (35807) , son of Thomas Jacobs (14 Oct 1677-2 Apr 1740) & Jemima Tuttle (30541) (6 Dec 1686-23 Mar 1753), in New Haven, CT.74 Born on 2 Dec 1710 in New Haven, CT.74 Stephen died in 1758 in New Haven, CT.30

Stephen was reported, as a member of Capt. Baldwin’s Co., sick in hospital at Fort Edward, July and Aug 1758; death not reported, but he probably doed soon after.139

Their children include:
31670 i. Jonah Jacobs (Died young) (30 Nov 1739-12 Oct 1750)
31671 ii. Thomas Jacobs (2 Apr 1741-1 Jan 1818)
31672 iii. Stephen Jacobs (17 May 1743-26 Jun 1825)
31673 iv. Isaac Jacobs (Died young) (11 Jan 1745/6-25 Oct 1750)
31674 v. Enoch Jacobs (7 Dec 1747-6 Mar 1797)
31675 vi. Daniel Jacobs (Died soon) (12 Feb 1749/50-19 Oct 1750)
31676 vii. Hannah Jacobs (4 Mar 1752-6 Feb 1802)
31677 viii. Elizabeth Jacobs (18 Nov 1754-)
31678 ix. Patience Jacobs (18 Aug 1757-30 Dec 1824)

21644. Isaac Dayton. Born on 30 Aug 1720 in New Haven, CT.74 Isaac died in Newport, RI, on 26 Nov 1804; he was 84.294 Occupation: Shoemaker.

Isaac went to Newport about 1743 where he served in the local government and rose from Quarter-Master in 1753 to Lieut.-Col. in 1770 in the Militia. He was imprisoned by the English during their occupation of Newprot during the Revolution.294

    Isaac “was a shoemaker, of Newport, RI, where he was prominent, and active in the Revolution; Col. of Militia. Upon the British taking possession of Newport, he was imprisoned for refusing to sign the association. His son Benedict was captured and placed on board the British man-of-war Rose, Capt. Wallace commander; Benedict's wife was very active in securing his release, petitioning everyone from George Washington to Capt. Wallace.
    “Civil & Mil. Lists of R. I. He was commissioned QuarterMaster of the 1st Newport Troop of Horse, June 1758; Lieut. of the same, June 1761; and Capt., Aug. 1763; Maj. of Newport County Regt., May 1769; and Lieut.-Col. of the same, May 1770.”139

On 18 Jan 1744 when Isaac was 23, he first married Mary Heaton in Newport, RI.294 Born on 19 Sep 1716.294 Mary died in Newport, RI, on 15 Sep 1793; she was 76.294

Their children include:
31679 i. Benedict Dayton (ca 1745-3 Oct 1800)
31680 ii. Hezekiah Dayton (ca 1749-30 May 1823)
31681 iii. Henry Dayton (ca 1751-14 Apr 1792)
31682 iv. Lydia Dayton (18 Feb 1752-)
31683 v. Isaac Dayton (14 Jun 1753-23 Mar 1825)
31684 vi. Elizabeth Dayton (ca 1755-)
31685 vii. Samuel Dayton (ca 1760-16 Feb 1796)

In Sep 1794 Isaac second married Mary [Goddard].294 Born ca 1737.294 Mary died on 19 Dec 1817 in Newport, RI.294

Mary, widow of Capt. John Goddard.294

21645. Capt. Michael Dayton. Born on 4 Jun 1722 in New Haven, CT.74 Michael died in Watertown, CT, on 22 Sep 1776; he was 54.30

Michael was an early member of the Westbury parish (later Watertown) of Waterbury. He served as a captain in the Connecticut troops during the Revolution.30

Michael was commissioned Ensign ot the 2nd Co. in Waterbury, May 1772; and Capt. of the 7th Co., 10th Regt., Oct 1774. Mention made Oct 1776 that Westbury society in Waterbury ( i.e. Watertown) was lately under command of Capt. Michael Dayton deceased.139

He was in the Revolutionary army, was taken sick in New York with camp distemper and returned home where he died.258

On 29 Jan 1746/7 when Michael was 24, he married Mehitabel Doolittle (24935) , daughter of Samuel Doolittle (12712) (Feb 1685-1734) & Mary Fenn (22566) (27 Sep 1689-20 Dec 1760), in Waterbury, MA.328 Born on 28 Sep 1726 in Wallingford, CT.31 Mehitabel died in Watertown, CT, on 9 Jul 1813; she was 86.30

Their children include:
31686 i. Dea. Charles Dayton (3 Nov 1747-22 Jun 1834)
31687 ii. David Dayton (23 Jul 1749-4 Nov 1828)
31688 iii. Miriam Dayton (26 Jan 1751-2 Jan 1823)
31689 iv. Michael Dayton (11 Sep 1752-10 Feb 1805)
31690 v. Justus Dayton (9 Jun 1754-ca 1825)
31691 vi. Mehitabel Dayton (11 Sep 1756-5 Oct 1842)
31692 vii. Lowly Dayton (21 Mar 1758-30 Jan 1830)
31693 viii. Elizabeth Dayton (16 Sep 1759-1840)
31694 ix. Isaac Dayton (30 May 1761-Nov 1812)
31695 x. Samuel Dayton (27 Sep 1762-31 Jan 1828)
31696 xi. Lyman Dayton (27 Aug 1764-6 Jun 1811)
31697 xii. Olive Dayton (6 Feb 1766-4 Apr 1835)
31698 xiii. Abel Dayton (15 Apr 1768-15 Jul 1853)

21646. Deborah Dayton. Born on 8 Aug 1724 in New Haven, CT.74 Deborah died in New Haven, CT, on 29 May 1817; she was 92.30 Buried in City Burial Ground, New Haven.

Jacobus139quotes from obituary of Deborah (Dayton) Mansfield, Connecticut Journal, 3 Jun 1817: If the uniform practice of industry, prudence, fidelity and benevolence, springing from vital piety, deserves the esteem of fellow mortals, let the memory of the deceased be regarded. She was an uncommon woman in her day, stout and robust in form, of strong, well balanced mind, of excellent judgment, and a vein of pleasant humor. Intelligent people from a distance sought her society to enjoy her original, independent and shrewd remarks. She was familiar with the Bible, with writings of Flavel, Baxter, Edwards and Bellamy; had seen and conversed with Washington, and had heard Whitfield preach. She bore her long illness of nearly five years with patient resignation. In answer to an inquiry once put to her by the Rev. Dr. Mason, she replied: “Having through divine grace been able to resist the attacks of the adversary for nearly sixty years, I shall not be left to fall into his hands at last, but feel sure of victory through the crucified, risen, reigning and all conquering Redeemer.”

On 5 Dec 1745 when Deborah was 21, she married Lieut. Nathan Mansfield (31427) , son of Dea. Jonathan Mansfield (15 Feb 1685[/6]-10 Jan 1775) & Sarah Alling (21198) (29 Aug 1685-4 May 1765), in New Haven, CT.74 Born on 15 Nov 1718 in New Haven, CT.74 Nathan was baptized in First Congregational Society, New Haven, in Nov 1718.30 Nathan died in New Haven, CT, on 13 Mar 1783; he was 64.30 Buried in City Burial Ground, New Haven.

Nathan was commissioned Ensign of the 5th Co., 2nd Regt., May 1768, and Lieut. of the same, Oct 1771.139

Their children include:
31699 i. Mary Mansfield (14 Dec 1745-16 Aug 1805)
31700 ii. Lois Mansfield (18 Apr 1747-28 Aug 1821)
31701 iii. Nathan Mansfield (30 Nov 1748-5 Nov 1835)
31702 iv. William Mansfield (21 Mar 1749/50-28 May 1842)
31703 v. Rev. Achilles Mansfield (ca 1751-22 Jul 1814)
31704 vi. Susanna Mansfield (23 Sep 1756-4 Aug 1834)
31705 vii. Elisha Mansfield (20 Dec 1761-)
31706 viii. Glover Mansfield (20 Dec 1767-26 Oct 1849)

21647. Capt. Jonathan Dayton. Born on 31 Jan 1726/7 in New Haven, CT.74 Jonathan died in North Haven, CT, on 31 Jul 1804; he was 77.30 Buried in Old Graveyard, North Haven.

Jonathan was a Militia Captain whose Company turned out when New Haven was attacked in Jul 1779 by the Briotish. His three older sons served in his Company. His wife was sick at the time and bed was prepared for her in a cart by son Bezaleel. His daughter, Mary , baked bags of biscuits for his Company. Later, Jonathan was Justice of the Peace and served on many North Haven town committees.294 Jonathan was commissioned Capt. of the 9th Co., 2nd Regt., May 1779. He was Lieut. of the 9th Co., 2nd Regt., Alarm List, 1777; his company, of which he was then Capt., responded to the New Haven Alarm, July 1779.139

On 16 May 1751 when Jonathan was 24, he first married Mary Yale (21809) , daughter of Nathaniel Yale (9590) (31 Dec 1702-28 Apr 1746) & Thankful Bassett (12420) (11 Oct 1702-1 Jan 1787), in New Haven, CT.74 Born on 12 Dec 1729 in New Haven, CT.74 Mary died in North Haven, CT, on 12 Jun 1783; she was 53.30 Buried in Old Graveyard, North Haven.

Their children include:
31707 i. Thankful Dayton (6 Dec 1753-10 Dec 1840)
31708 ii. Jonathan Dayton (10 Mar 1756-23 Apr 1835)
31709 iii. Nathaniel Dayton (ca 1758-13 Aug 1838)
31710 iv. (infant daughter) Dayton (Died soon) (ca 1761-24 May 1761)
31711 v. Cornelius Dayton (25 Feb 1763-24 Feb 1829)
31712 vi. Mary Dayton (4 Sep 1765-19 Mar 1829)
31713 vii. Bezaleel Dayton (15 Mar 1768-20 Sep 1850)
31714 viii. Aaron Dayton (Died soon) (ca 1771-26 Nov 1771)
31715 ix. Sarah Dayton (19 Mar 1773-1 Nov 1846)

ca 1784 Jonathan second married Bede Cooper (32151) , daughter of John Cooper (28746) (8 Jan 1734/5-24 May 1771) & Miriam Todd (22415) (27 Nov 1736-13 Dec 1766). Born on 16 Jun 1757 in North Haven, CT.294 Bede died in North Haven, CT, on 3 Mar 1822; she was 64.30 Buried in Old Graveyard, North Haven.

Bede (or Bedotha, or perhaps Obedience) divorced her first husband Samuel Andrews.

Their children include:
31716 i. Miriam Dayton (Jan 1785-9 Jul 1862)
31717 ii. Bedotha Dayton (18 May 1786-3 Feb 1886)
31718 iii. Darling Dayton (ca 1792-24 Jan 1826)

21648. Charity Dayton. Born on 29 Sep 1730 in New Haven, CT.74 Charity died in North Haven, CT, on 31 Mar 1777; she was 46.30 Buried in Old Graveyard, North Haven.

On 14 May 1752 when Charity was 21, she married Jehiel Tuttle (35809) , son of Josiah Tuttle (30544) (7 Apr 1696-1747) & Deborah Barnes (1 Feb 1698[/9]-2 Oct 1750), in Second Congregational Society, New Haven.30 Born on 8 Jun 1729 in New Haven, CT.74 Jehiel died in Torrington, CT, on 8 Oct 1781; he was 52.139

Jehiel resided in Barkhamsted and Torringford.30

Their children include:
31719 i. Isaiah Tuttle (25 May 1753-23 Dec 1831)
31720 ii. Jared Tuttle (Died young) (1 Nov 1754-10 Jun 1758)
31721 iii. Clement Tuttle (29 Jun 1756-26 Jun 1840)
31722 iv. Esther Tuttle (14 Sep 1758-14 Feb 1836)
31723 v. Jared Tuttle (2 Jun 1760-1836)
31724 vi. Charles Tuttle (30 Jan 1762-14 May 1800)
31725 vii. Sarah Tuttle (10 Sep 1763-1842)
31726 viii. David Tuttle (15 Oct 1769-Jun 1834)
31727 ix. Elizabeth Tuttle (Died soon) (ca 1772-16 Oct 1772)

21649. Giles Dayton. Born on 20 Feb 1731/2 in New Haven, CT.74 Giles died in 1818 in Blandford, MA.139

Giles removed to Blanford, MA. He served in Capt. Jacob Brockett’s 6th Co., 5th Battalion, Wadsworth’s Brigade, 1776.139

The will of Giles, dated 10 Jan 1817, proved 7 Jul 1818, mentions only son Giles, daughters Elizabeth French, Hannah Bruce, and Mary Knox. A witness was Jesse Bruce.139

On 14 Jun 1757 when Giles was 25, he married Mary Bishop (21816) , daughter of James Bishop (9597) (4 Oct 1700-14 May 1788) & Elizabeth Perkins (29061) (10 Nov 1703-), in New Haven, CT.74 Born ca 1737 in New Haven, CT.

Was Mary the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Perkins) Bishop?30 Or Samuel Bishop of New Haven?258

Their children include:
31728 i. Isaac Dayton (Died soon) (24 Aug 1758-4 Mar 1761)
31729 ii. Elizabeth Dayton (28 Aug 1762-15 May 1823)
31730 iii. Isaac Dayton (Died young) (23 Nov 1764-8 Mar 1776)
31731 iv. Freeman Dayton (Died young) (1767-18 Oct 1776)
31732 v. Gershom Dayton (Died soon) (ca 1770-19 Nov 1770)
31733 vi. Plimet Dayton (Died soon) (Dec 1771-4 Aug 1774)
31734 vii. Giles Dayton (24 Feb 1775-Oct 1855)
31735 viii. Hannah Dayton (ca 1779-)
31736 ix. Mary Dayton

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