Harvey, John

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• Residence: 1682, Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA; near head of the Niantic River

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MOSES B. HARVEY & THE BENJAMIN FAMILY BIOGRAPHY
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS AND OF MANY OF THE EARLY SETTLED FAMILIES.
PUBLISHER: J.H.BEERS & CO., CHICAGO; 1903 P. 486

MOSES B. HARVEY, deceased. The Harvey family can be traced to Thomas Harvey (son of Thomas Harvey, of Somersetshire, England), who was born in 1617. In company with his brother William, he came to Dorchester, Mass., in 1636, and two years later he was found at Cohasset, where he was one of the first purchasers. Between 1639 and 1642 he was admitted as a proprietor of Taunton, and about 1642 he married Elizabeth Andrews, who was born in England in 1614. He died in Taunton, in 1651.

John Harvey, son of Thomas, the emigrant settler, was born in Taunton, Mass., about 1647, and married in 1675. In 1686, Mr. Harvey purchased land of Isaac Willey which lay mostly within the limits of Lyme, Conn. This was in what is the present town of Salem, which was formed in 1819 out of portions of Lyme, Colchester and Montville. Mr. Harvey died in Lyme, Jan. 18, 1705, and his wife Jan. 9, 1709. Their children were: John, born in 1676, died in 1767; Thomas, born in 1678, died in 1725; Elizabeth, born in 1680, died in 1752; and Mary and Sarah, twins born in 1682, died in 1705.

The great-grandfather of Moses B. Harvey married Mrs. Lockie Harris, of Preston, Connecticut. Amos Harvey, the grandfather of Moses B. Harvey, was born in Preston, Conn., and he married Elizabeth Giddings, also a native of Preston. Their children were: (1) Amos; (2) Joseph, who remained in Preston, became a farmer and a milk dealer, married Betsey Phillips, and reared a family of seven children; (3) Paul, who was a shoemaker, married Betsey Green, and reared a family of six children, and at her death married Margaret Fitch, of Preston, moved to Stafford, had a family of six more children born to him, and died in Stafford; and (4) Rhoda, who married Richard Stroud.

Amos Harvey, father of the late Moses B. Harvey, was one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Stafford in his day. His birth occurred July 29, 1781, in Preston, Conn., his death in Stafford, Feb. 24, 1846. He married Sept. 27, 1801, Esther Benjamin, who was born March 10, 1781. Their children were: Julia A., who married William Moore, a shoemaker in Stafford, who had learned his trade with his father-in-law; Moses B., of this biography; Cynthia, the twin sister of Moses B., who married Elijah Fairman, of Stafford; Philip, an iron molder, who married Malinda Howlands, of Rome, N.Y.; Esther, who married Lemuel Ingalls, a machinist, who later managed the “Orinoca Hotel” at Stafford Springs; Mary, who married Marcus Howland, a tailor of Spencer, Mass.; Amos, a foundryman, who later in partnership with his brother Moses B., engaged in the manufacture of cotton warps (he married Lorinda Kibbe); Philena, who married Horatio Ledoyt, a native of Monson, Mass., who became a machinist of Stafford; and Park, a molder in the foundry, who married Althea Humphrey, of Tolland.

By trade Mr. Harvey was both a shoemaker and tanner, and had a large tannery on the site of the present Riverside mill, at Stafford Hollow. Not only was he a man of fine business qualifications, but he was favored with robust health, his only sickness being his last. It is pleasant to recall a man like “Squire” Harvey, genial, kind hearted and ever ready to help those who could not help themselves, but still a man of strong convictions, firm in his faith in the Democratic party, delighting in a practical joke, yet the man on whom the community could call when some trust or responsibility was to be assumed. Mr. Harvey was one of the founders of the Universalist Society in Stafford street, and performed more marriages than any other justice of the peace in his locality.

BENJAMIN FAMILY. The mother of Moses B. Harvey came from a family whose ancestry reaches far back, and whose name became widely known during the last century through the brilliant career of her talented nephew Park Benjamin, the author. The family records tell that John Benjamin came in the ship “Lion” to Boston, Mass., Sept. 16, 1632, and was made a freeman Nov. 6, of the same year; was appointed May 20, 1633, by the General Court, a constable; was a proprietor of Cambridge, removed about 1637 to Watertown, and died in 1645, leaving a widow, Abigail, and children, most of whom were born in England.

Joseph Benjamin, son of John, the settler, born about 1640, married June 10, 1661, Jemima, who was a daughter of Thomas Lambert or Lombard. Mr. Benjamin sold his estate in Cambridge in 1686 and he is spoken of at Barnstable and as having lived some time in Yarmouth. Joseph Benjamin’s name is given
among those of the early settlers of Preston, Conn., about 1690. Later he removed to New London, Conn., and died there in 1704, leaving a widow, Sarah, and children. The records tell of the inventory of the state of Joseph Benjamin taken April 27, 1704, which speaks of his widow Sarah and children; Joseph, aged thirty; John, aged twenty-one; Jemima; Sarah; Mary and Marcy.

Park Benjamin, the journalist and author, was born Aug. 13, 1809, in Demerara, British Guiana, where his father was engaged in business. Park was liberally educated, became a distinguished man, and made his home in the city of New York, where he died Sept. 12, 1864.

MOSES B. HARVEY was born Feb. 8, 1806, in Stafford, Conn., and died Jan. 22, 1874. His youth was spent in Stafford, and there his business honors were won. Mr. Harvey enjoyed only such advantages as the common schools afforded, first in Stafford, later in Colchester. At the early age of fourteen he began an active life in the tannery owned by his father, learning the business of preparing the skins which later were converted into foot-wear in his father’s store.

This business, however, did not altogether please young Moses, and he later entered a machine shop situated in the same neighborhood, operated by Harvey Waters, and remained there until he had passed through the different grades and had become proficient. The mechanical knowledge thus acquired aided him greatly in the inventions which he subsequently worked out and patented, some of these being among the most useful of their kind ever applied in woolen mills.

Mr. Harvey with Elijah Fairman soon established a general machine shop for the manufacture of woolen machinery, in Stafford Hollow. Very early in the business of this firm a disastrous fire swept away the first venture, and might easily have discouraged a less determined man than Moses Harvey. However, he overcame this obstacle, and soon another shop was built on the same site in Stafford, and here for many years he was a successful builder of the peculiar machinery used in woolen mills.

Mr. Harvey was the inventor of the flock cutter, a most valuable machine, which he soon patented; he also made many improvements on old machinery, that in some cases almost revolutionized methods of manufacture. For a time Mr. Harvey conducted the business alone, but later took Charles Holt into
partnership; they gave employment to from eight to ten hands, and did a most satisfactory business. Finally he disposed of the business to Mr. Holt.

Mr. Harvey then began the business of manufacturing cotton warps in Stafford Hollow, in connection with his machine business, Mr. Harvey giving his particular attention to the manufacturing and Mr. Holt to the machinery. For many years he was the agent for the Valley Company’s Warp mills at Stafford Hollow, which he had established. At the same time he controlled, with other partners, the Hop River Warp mills, of which he was general manager. These mills were located at Columbia, Conn., and Mr. Harvey’s partners were Joshua Lord, of Willimantic, and J.H. Bolton, of Stafford. Previous to the sale of his interests in the Valley Company’s mills, Mr. Harvey built, in 1857, the present Glyn mills. Here with J.H. Bolton and Amos Harvey he continued the manufacture of cotton warps until his death, being the agent and general manager.

Mr. Harvey was identified with many business interests aside from those mentioned. For years, from January, 1870, until his death, he was president of the Stafford National Bank, of which he was one of the original incorporators, in 1854, and one of its first directors. He was also one of the original incorporators of the Stafford Springs Savings Bank, and the first vice-president of the institution, serving in that capacity and also as director for a long period, ending only with his demise.

A staunch advocate of Jacksonian Democracy, Mr. Harvey was not ambitious for office, although at various times he served as selectman of the town, and in other capacities. At one time he was a representative from Stafford to the Legislature, was judge of probate for several years, and was appointed by the governor Railroad Commissioner.

The marriage of Mr. Harvey took place Oct. 8, 1827, to Rachel Jennings. Miss Jennings was born Oct. 29, 1807, a daughter of William and Anna (Staunton) Jennings, the former of whom was a farmer of Willington, Conn. The death of Mrs. Harvey occurred Feb. 9, 1884. The children born to this union numbered six: Ann Elizabeth, born Nov. 26, 1828, died March 1, 1831; George, born Sept. 29, 1831, died Nov. 6, 1831; Ann Elizabeth, born Nov. 27, 1833, died March 30, 1835; Frances, born Oct. 13, 1835, died April 11, 1836; Emma, born April 4, 1837, died Oct. 28, 1838; and Esther Smith, born Dec. 24, 1838, married Edwin C. Pinney, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere.

Mr. Harvey was liberal in his religious views and found the creed of the Universalist Church most in harmony with his belief. The church of that denomination in Stafford was largely indebted to him for its establishment and subsequent success, and he took a deep and abiding interest in its work and extension.

Mr. Harvey was emphatically a self-made man. Lacking many of the advantages of a younger generation, the foundation of his large success was laid in his own naïve ability. He was a man of keen and logical mind, and tenacious memory, gifted with a faculty for clear statement of principles and quick perception of results. He seemed to comprehend intuitively both the intricacies of machinery and the complexities of the human mind, and this faculty seemed to increase with his advancing years. In business transactions he saw, from the start, the end as clearly as the beginning. Mr. Harvey was called lucky. But it was rather that by his native worth and strength of character he commanded success, and he was the safe counsellor of both young and old.

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History of New London County, Connecticut: With Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men
J.W. Lewis & Company, 1882 - Lebanon (Conn. : Town) - 768 pages, page 163

John Harvey died in January, 1705. The name of John Harvey is first noticed about 1682. He was then living near the head of Niantic River, and perhaps within the bounds of Lyme. He left Son, John and Thomas, and daughter, Eliizabeth Willey.


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John married Willey, Elizabeth in 1675 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1650 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 9 Jan 1705 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PUBLISHER: J.H.BEERS & CO., CHICAGO; 1903 P. 486

John Harvey, son of Thomas, the emigrant settler, was born in Taunton, Mass., about 1647, and married in 1675. In 1686, Mr. Harvey purchased land of Isaac Willey which lay mostly within the limits of Lyme, Conn. This was in what is the present town of Salem, which was formed in 1819 out of portions of Lyme, Colchester and Montville. Mr. Harvey died in Lyme, Jan. 18, 1705, and his wife Jan. 9, 1709. Their children were: John, born in 1676, died in 1767; Thomas, born in 1678, died in 1725; Elizabeth, born in 1680, died in 1752; and Mary and Sarah, twins born in 1682, died in 1705.

Family/Spouse: Sarah. Sarah was born in 1684 in N. Lyme, New London Co, Ma; died on 2 Oct 1754 in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, USA; was buried in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The family moved to New London, Connecticut in 1682 and then to Lyme in NewLondon County, Connecticut in 1687.

6 May 1704 he recorded his "ear mark", formerly William Lord's.

In October 1707 Thomas sold the rights and interest in the property he hadinherited from his father's estate in January 1705 to his brother, John.

Later he bought a tract of land "lying in the crotch of Eight Mile River" atNorth Lyme and another 60 acres on Eight Mile River Hill. A short time beforehis death he bought forty-seven acres at "a place called Mt. Archer" in NorthLyme.

The Court of Probates, New London 7 May 1725 granted administration rights tohis brother John , on his "goods, chattels and credits his widow Abigailrefusing the same".

The inventory of the estate amounted to £104 10s 2d including " 1 old Bible, 1new Bible 1 Sarmon Book". His debts amounted to £33, 16s 1d, leaving fordistribution £70, 14s 1d which was distributed by the Court 7 Nov 1726 asfollows

To the Relic of the deceased a third part of the reale estate during hernaturale life, being £15, 13s 4d, and a third part of the personell estate tobe at her dispose forever being £7, 18s. To the eldest daughter Joanne,nothing, she having had her portion during his lifetime (as the administratorinforms the court). To Thomas, the eldest son a double portion, being £8, 17s1d, and to each of the other children, namely, John, Richard and Abigail asingle portion being £9, 7s 6d.

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COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF TOLLAND AND WINDHAM COUNTIES CONNECTICUT.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS AND OF MANY OF THE EARLY SETTLED FAMILIES.
PUBLISHER: J.H.BEERS & CO., CHICAGO; 1903 P. 486

John Harvey, son of Thomas, the emigrant settler, was born in Taunton, Mass., about 1647, and married in 1675. In 1686, Mr. Harvey purchased land of Isaac Willey which lay mostly within the limits of Lyme, Conn. This was in what is the present town of Salem, which was formed in 1819 out of portions of Lyme, Colchester and Montville. Mr. Harvey died in Lyme, Jan. 18, 1705, and his wife Jan. 9, 1709. Their children were: John, born in 1676, died in 1767; Thomas, born in 1678, died in 1725; Elizabeth, born in 1680, died in 1752; and Mary and Sarah, twins born in 1682, died in 1705.

Thomas married Smith, Abigail on 25 Nov 1702 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. Abigail was born about 1680 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 2 Feb 1762 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Moved with her parents in 1682 to New London, Connecticut and then in 1687 toLyme.

Elizabeth married Willey, John in Oct 1698 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. John was born on 24 Feb 1675 in New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 19 Jun 1754 in Hadlyme, New London County, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF TOLLAND AND WINDHAM COUNTIES CONNECTICUT.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS AND OF MANY OF THE EARLY SETTLED FAMILIES.
PUBLISHER: J.H.BEERS & CO., CHICAGO; 1903 P. 486

John Harvey, son of Thomas, the emigrant settler, was born in Taunton, Mass., about 1647, and married in 1675. In 1686, Mr. Harvey purchased land of Isaac Willey which lay mostly within the limits of Lyme, Conn. This was in what is the present town of Salem, which was formed in 1819 out of portions of Lyme, Colchester and Montville. Mr. Harvey died in Lyme, Jan. 18, 1705, and his wife Jan. 9, 1709. Their children were: John, born in 1676, died in 1767; Thomas, born in 1678, died in 1725; Elizabeth, born in 1680, died in 1752; and Mary and Sarah, twins born in 1682, died in 1705.

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Family/Spouse: Draper, Cathrine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Pelton, Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born in 1720 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 3 Dec 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
"Palsy & Putrid fever"

Joseph married Colt, Sarah in 1751 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. Sarah was born in 1730; died before 1799 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joshua married Sill, Joanna on 17 Nov 1751 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Reed, Samuel in Connecticut, USA. Samuel was born on 11 Dec 1709 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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After his father's death his uncle Richard Smith was appointed his guardian on9 Nov 1725.

The family moved to East Haddam in the Spring of 1733,

Thomas married Hungerford, Jane on 24 Dec 1730 in Connecticut, USA. Jane was born in 1706; died before 1780 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On 9 Nov 1725 she appeared in the Probate Court at New London and chose hermother Abigail to be her guardian.

Family/Spouse: Beckswith, Phillips. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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.

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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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Family/Spouse: Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married Sanders, Sarah on 5 Apr 1722 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Allen married Richardson, Mehitabel on 7 May 1730 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Mehitabel was born about 1710; died on 5 May 1778 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; was buried in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph married Holmes, Lucretia on 22 May 1727 in East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA. Lucretia was born on 14 Jul 1711 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died in in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Willey, Rebeccah. Rebeccah was born about 1724 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died on 2 Nov 1807 in East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA; was buried in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lidea married Booge, Daniel on 29 Nov 1722 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Daniel was born on 3 Oct 1699 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died on 11 Jul 1748 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mehitabel married Millard, John on 18 Mar 1736 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Holmes, John. John was born on 24 Feb 1709 in Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Hart, Sarah. Sarah died on 28 May 1794 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Children of Joseph and Sarah Beckwith

Joseph Beckwith b. 17 Feb 1739
Sarah b. 26 May 1745 m. Nathan Peck of Lyme
Prudence b. 18 Mar 1748
Patience b. 18 Mar 1748

Sarah married Beckworth, Joseph on 9 Oct 1737 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Joseph was born on 11 Dec 1715 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Dutton, Rachel. Rachel was born on 6 Nov 1727 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jameson, Rosanna. Rosanna was born on 21 Dec 1758 in Connecticut, USA; died on 17 Jan 1840 in Plymouth Twp. Luzerne Co. Pa.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Sill, Isaac in 1772. Isaac was born on 20 Apr 1752 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 22 Dec 1806 in Grassy Hill Lyme Ct.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A documented descendant of a James Harvey, who died in Livingston, New York about 1848, has taken a Y-DNA test which disputes his reported parents being Joseph Harvey and Sarah Colt (Joseph Harvey’s ancestry can be traced back to Thomas Harvey b. 1617) as reported in The Harvey Book. Therefore, DNA evidence dictates that some aspect of the account in The Harvey Book must be in error.

Research of the descendants of James Harvey (Harvey-8187) confirm good primary and secondary sources for most of that family for several generations of descendants down to Harvey-8181. Similarly, research of the parents as stated in The Harvey Book of Harvey-8187, Joseph Harvey (b. 1720, Harvey-2544), reveals no evidence, except for The Harvey Book, that Harvey-8187 was a son of Joseph Harvey & Sarah Colt or related to the grandparents Joseph Harvey, James Harvey & Polly Royce (or Rice).

Confirming other aspects of the accounting in The Harvey Book, research of other primary and secondary sources reveals that there is good source information of a James Harvey whose parents were Joseph Harvey and Sarah Colt, and for Joseph's ancestors back to Thomas Harvey b. 1617.

Once the account in the Harvey Book is discounted, there is presently no other corroborating evidence that Harvey-8187 was a son of James Harvey & Polly Royce (or Rice) or related to the grandparents Joseph Harvey and Sarah Colt. So, this leaves this one generation with no paper trail support that is found at this time. Therefore, James Harvey (Harvey-8187) has been disconnected from previously supposed Joseph Harvey and Sarah Colt.

Evidence also exists that more than one Harvey appears to have immigrated to the area directly from England during the same time period. While all these people were at the same place at or about the same time, this leaves the likelihood that this James Harvey's father was an immigrant.

Died:
Age: 10

Azubah married Sill, Micah in 1774. Micah was born on 25 Dec 1751 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA; died on 10 Dec 1782 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married Hannah after 1788. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Needham, Esther in 1784. Esther died before 1788. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mack, Ebenezer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rice, Polly on 6 Mar 1794. Polly was born in 1771 in of Lyme; died on 26 Jan 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Tiffany, Nathan. Nathan was born on 14 Jun 1701; died on 30 May 1750 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grand niece of John Willey and Elizabeth Harvey.

They were living in Wilbraham in 1780.

Deborah married Willey, Judah in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, USA. Judah was born on 23 Apr 1743 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died about 1816 in Barre, Washington, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Stewart, Rachel in 1755 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Phebe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ithamer married Barnes, Anna in 1766. Anna was born in 1743; died on 17 Feb 1826 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Daughters of the Revolution Lineage Book, Vol., 24, page 14

Josiah Harvey, (1745-1802), served as surgeon's mate in Col. John Fellow's regiment of Massachusetts militia, 1775. He
was born in East Haddam, Conn. ; died in West Granville, Mass.

Family/Spouse: Bates, Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Asa married Cone, Widow after 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Asa married Selden, E. about 1772. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Comstock, Hannah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The family moved to East Haddam in 1742.

In the Summer of 1766 Thomas and Grace and their two children moved to Gilsum(now Surry) Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Capt Harvey was a large holder of Real Estate in Surry, Walpole and Gilsum.

Thomas married Willey, Grace on 18 Jul 1763 in Hadlyme, New London County, Connecticut, USA. Grace was born on 6 Oct 1742 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died on 8 Mar 1812 in Surry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA; was buried in Surry Burial Grounds, Surry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, 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.

Mercy married Willey, Barnabas in Hadlyme, New London County, Connecticut, USA. Barnabas was born on 27 Dec 1747 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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While he was a sea Captain William and Lois lived first at Saybrook and then inEssex, Connecticut.

About 1807 they moved to Pultney, Steuben County, New York.

In 1810 William Pelton was the head of a household in Pultney of 1 male over 45and 1 female over 45. They were next to William Pelton Jr who was in ahousehold of 2 males under 10, 1 male 11-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1female 10-15, 2 females 16-25 and 1 female 26-44.

Children of William and Lois
William b. 9 Feb 1771 d. 27 Nov 1839
Lois b. abt 1772 m.1 Gaylord m 2 Whitaker
John b. abt 1774 d,. 3 Mar 1813
Anna b. abt 1777 m. Ball
Lucy b. abt 1779 died young
Ezra b. 28 April 1781
Elizabeth b. 1783 m. Burden
Lucinda b. 1785 m. Nathan Bell

Lois married Pelton, William about 1769. William was born on 2 Dec 1747 in Saybrook, Connecticut, USA; died on 25 May 1825 in Pultney, Steuben County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nathan enlisted as a private in the 1st Company, 2nd Connecticut Regiment on 8May 1775 and was discharged 17 Dec 1775. He enlisted as a private in CaptainHolme's Company, 1st Company, Connecticut Line, 5 Jan 1777 and died in service26 May 1778,

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Zachariah was living in Millington Parish, East Haddam in 1782.

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Sarah married Warner, Jabez on 25 Dec 1786 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Jabez was born on 19 Aug 1750 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died on 8 Feb 1812 in East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eleanor married Spencer, Amaziah on 13 Jul 1780 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Revolutionary War
St.Co.Col Seldens Rec.
age 73

Married to Esther Comstock. They had three daughters and Three sons.


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Foxtown Cemetery

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Lemuel married Susannah Fuller of East Haddam 3 Jan 1764.

Their son Ansel was born 18 Jul 1764.

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Buried:
Second Cemetery

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Son of Alen & Mehatable, age 3 yrs 6 mos


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Second Cemetery

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The cemetery is also known as Benton.

The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. II
Statement of Gayuga County, New York
Abraham Willey Pri and Ensign Annual allowance $40 Sums received - Descriptionof Service Connecticut Continental Placed on Roll July 17 1834 Commencement Mar4 1831 Age 84.

U.S. Pensioners, 1818-1872 for New York from 1831-1850 in Albany, New YorkShow Abraham Willey paid up to March 1841. $20 per half year.

Children of Abraham and Susannah Willey
Anna Willey b. 19 Oct 1773
Ethan Allen b. 6 Mar 1776
Mehetable Richardson Willey b. 28 Mar 1780
Barak Beckwith Willey b. 24 Mar 1782 d.3 Feb 1876
Susannah Waddams b, 17 May 1785
Abraham Wolcott Willey b. 7 May 1788 d. Jul. 13, 1810

Abraham b 5-11-1750 d 5-12-1841 m Susannah Beckwith Connecticut

Abraham married Beckwith, Susannah on 12 Jan 1773 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Susannah was born on 26 Oct 1754 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died on 10 Oct 1835 in Ira, Cayuga County, New York, USA; was buried in Willey, Cayuga County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth married Samuel Cone 23 Sept 1747. Samuel , son of Ebenezer Cone, died16 Apr 1791.

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Children of Nathaniel and Lucretia Ackley
Lucretia b. 1 Jul 1759
Ahira s. b. 22 April 1761
Othamer b. 13 Jul 1763
Nathaniel b. 8 Aug 1765
Huldah b. 6 Apr 1768
Deborah b. 19 Feb 1771
Mary b. 24 Feb 1775
Irenie b. 24 Feb 1778

Lucretia married Ackley, Nathaniel on 16 Feb 1756 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Nathaniel was born on 14 Jun 1726 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; was christened on 17 Jul 1726 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died on 14 Mar 1794 in Millington, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Hadlyme Church Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Banning, Irena. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Administration was granted at Fonda, New York, 14 June 1826, on estate ofBenjamin Willey, late of Root, Montgomery County, New York, who died intestate.

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In the 1790 Census for East Haddam Ephraim Willee was the head of a householdof 1 male over 16, 2 males under 16 and 3 females.

Administration of his estate was granted 4 Mar 1816, to Ebenezer Willey.

Family/Spouse: Patience. Patience died on 3 Apr 1815 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1790 Census for East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut Aaron Willeywas the head of a household of 1 man, 1 boy and 1 female.

Family/Spouse: Rebeccah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1790 Census for East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut Seth Willeywas the head of a household of 1 man, 2 boys and 4 females.


Buried:
Hadlyme Church Cemetery

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Had daughter Rachel Harvey, b. 24 Jun 1786 reputed father Thomas Harvey.

Jemima married Samuel Lee of New Durham, New York 11 Feb 1798. Samuel diedbefore May 5, 1816.

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In the 1790 Census for East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut Cyrus Willeywas the head of a household of 1 man and 1 boy.

Cyrus Willey of Hadlyme married Mary Ackley 7 Feb 1793 in the New Haven SecondChurch.

In 1830 Cyrus was head of a household in East Haddam of 1 boy 10-14, 1 male60-69, 1 female 20-29, 2 females 30-39 and 1 female 60-69.

Cyrus married Ackley, Abigail Fuller on 6 Apr 1788 in East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA. Abigail was born on 5 Jun 1769 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; died in Jun 1791 in East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1790 Census for East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut Titus Willeywas the head of a household of 1 man.

Titus married .Lucy, daughter of Zachariah and Lydia (Bigelow) Hungerford, on27 June 1791,

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Family/Spouse: Burr, Lydia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In 1759 he was a member of the Fifth Company 2nd Connecticut Regiment under thecommand of Captain Ichabod Phelps.

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U.S. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
Name: Ichabod Booge
Rank - Induction: Private
Roll Box: 12
Roll State: CT

17 Feb 1777 for 3 years Forth Regiment - Lee
Dec 1777 Jan 1778 on Command;
Feb 1778 Mar 1778 On Command;
April 1778 at the lines;
May 1778 Sick, Yellow Springs;
June 1778 Sick, Valley Forge.

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Married 21 May 1761 Christiania Rust b. 21 Jul 1743 Coventry d. 17 Jun 1831.

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Married Benoni Peck 7 April 1757.

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In the 1790 Census for East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut Noah Willeywas the head of a household of 1 man, 4 boys and 4 females.

Children of Noah and Elizabeth
Elizabeth b. 3 Jul 1771 d. 25 Nov 1774
Huldah b. 21 Mar 1773 d. 2 Dec 1774
Elizabeth b. 22 Dec 1774
Charles b. 25 Mar 1777
Noah b. 15 Aug 1780
Richard Andrewes b. 19 Nov 1784
George b. 24 Oct 1786

Noah married Andrews, Elizabeth on 25 Oct 1770 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Elizabeth was born on 24 Jun 1750 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA; was christened on 16 Jun 1751 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]