Willey, Silas

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In 1860 Silas and Harriet were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermontwith sons Bronson S. and Volney.

In 1860 Silas and Harriet were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermontwith sons Ranson and Volney next to his parents, Amos and Hannah Willey.

In 1870 Silas and Harriet Willey were farming in Waterville with sons, B.S. andVolney near to his brother Elias.

On the 10 June 1880 Census Volney Willey was recorded as a farm labourer inWaterville, Lamoille County, Vermont and the Census dated 16 June 1880 showshim in the Vermont Asylum for the Insane, in Battleboro, Windham County,Vermont. In 1900 Volney was an inmate in the Vermont State Hospital for theInsane at Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont.

Children of Silas and Harriet Willey
Bronson S. WILLEY b. 15 Jul 1839
Volney WILLEY b. 2 Sep 1846

Silas married Fairbanks, Harriet on 25 Mar 1835 in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA. Harriet was born on 4 Oct 1808 in Marlborough Township, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA; died on 26 Mar 1895 in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The name of this township was Coit's Gore, when by act of legislature, in
the fall of 1825 it was changed to Waterville,

In 1830 Amos Willey was head of a household in Waterville of 1 male 10-14, 1male 20-29, 1 male 50-59.

In 1850 Amos and Hannah Willey were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County,Vermont with his son Elias.

In 1860 Amos and Hannah Willey were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County,Vermont.

From Hemenway's Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Waterville, Vermont Lamoille County
Vo. 2 pg. 772
Amos Willey one of the first settlers, was born at or near Walpole, NewHampshire; in 1772. In 1795, he arrived at the then gore, purchased a lot ofwild land, and commenced to clear away the forest. There were then but sevenfamilies in the gore. By industry and perseverance he secured a comfortablehome, where for 67 years he lived. He possessed a strong constitution, was
temperate in all his habits, respected and honored by all who knew him.
Several of his brothers located near him, in town. Among them was:
Abner Willey, who, for more than 50 successive years, lived upon the same
homestead. He was noted for his benevolence and integrity. Many of the early
pioneers, borne down with misfortune, had many reasons for blessing him; for
none went from his house unaided.

From Hemenway's Vermont Historical Gazetteer
pg. 800 Vol. 2 Waterville, Vermont Lamoille County
Waterville.
The name of this township was Coit's Gore when by act of legislature, in the
fall of 1825 it was changed to Waterville.
Waterville was represented by Luther Poland in 1828-'31; Amos Willey, 1829;
Jesse Holmes, 1832; Moses Fisk, 1837; D. H. Hulburd, 1831; O.M. Farland,
1842; William Wilber, 1843; William Page 1845; Jos. D. Freeman, 1847; Elias
Willey, 1848; Eliphalet Brush, 1850;-------1833. '34 '35. '36, '38, '39,
'40, '44, '46, '49. First town clerk, Moses Fisk.

Amos married Wood, Rachel on 30 Mar 1800 in Coits Gore, Franklin County, Vermont, USA. Rachel was born in in Cambridge, Lamoille, Vermont, USA; died before 1850 in Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

In 1790 Barnabas Willey was in Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire in ahousehold of 1 male over 16, 7 males under 16 and 6 females.

In 1800 in Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, Barnabas Willey was thehead of a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45+ , 2 femalesunder 10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+

Barnabas was in Walpole in 1810 in a household of 1 male 45+, 2 females 16-25,1 female 45+ He was next to Joseph Willey, head of a household of 1 male10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 25-44.

A deed of Aug. 29, 1786, in which they are described as " Barnabas Willey andMassey his wife, of Walpole, New Hampshire, yeoman and spinster", conveys landin East Haddam to Ezra Harvey, 2d, of East Haddam, probably her heritage.

Abraham also went to Waterville, Vermont and lived mostly with his son Abner.He died abt. 1829, aged 82., buried in Cambridge, Vermont.

Barnabas married Harvey, Mercy in Hadlyme, New London County, Connecticut, USA. Mercy (daughter of Harvey, John and Elizabeth) was born on 24 Dec 1748 in East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In 1790 Barnabas Willey was in Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire in ahousehold of 1 male over 16, 7 males under 16 and 6 females.

In 1800 in Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, Barnabas Willey was thehead of a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45+ , 2 femalesunder 10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+

Barnabas was in Walpole in 1810 in a household of 1 male 45+, 2 females 16-25,1 female 45+ He was next to Joseph Willey, head of a household of 1 male10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 25-44.

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John was ten years old at the death of his father and his mother Abigail wasappointed his guardian 9 Nov 1725, "she giving bond according to Law".

The records of Lyme show that 27 Jan 1730, show that John Harvey, son of Thomasdec'd "records the ear marks of his cattle".

When he was nineteen years old his mother and step father conveyed to him "inconsideration of our goodwill and natural affection that we bear to our lovingson John Harvey all our right of land in ye 3rd part of ye 4th division of landin said Lyme. To be taken up in land in said division that accrues to us by yerights of Richard Smith Sr., and Richard Smith Jr, and James Smith, all of saidLyme dec'd. unto which said Abigail is heir". These "rights" called for 17and one half acres which were "laid out to John Harvey ye 3rd" 21 April 1735on the West side of Nikerson's Hill. Nickerson's Hill is 485 feet high and isthe highest point in Lyme.

In Dec 1738 he bought 16 acres on Nickerson' Hill for £35. In Feb 1739 hebought eight more acres for £74. In January 1741 he purchased his brotherRichard's one fifth interest in 60 acres of land at Eight-mile river inheritedfrom their father, for £45.

After their marriage John and Elizabeth Harvey lived at Nickerson's Hill until1742, when they moved to the adjoining town of East Haddam.

9 July 1758 he "united on Confession" with the Congregational Church ofMillington Parish, East Haddam. Eight of his children were baptised there in1758 and four more in 1759.

pg 67

John married Elizabeth in 1739 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth was born about 1724 in Brightlingsea, Essex, England; died after 1780 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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After their marriage John and Elizabeth Harvey lived at Nickerson's Hill until1742, when they moved to the adjoining town of East Haddam.