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+ 40 ii. Charlotte Wilson, born Bet. 1781 - 1790 in New London, CT.
26. Elizabeth Eliza5 Durfee (Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) was born December 8, 1761, and died May 3, 1841 in New London, CT. She married Peter Benjamin Harris, son of Peter Harris and Mary Prentis.
Notes for Elizabeth Eliza Durfee:
The identification of Peter's parents is from an item in the Genealogical Column of the Boston Transcript dated November 22, 1920, # 8491. It is also in the April 1854 issue of the New England Historical and Genealogical Register on page 172.
The birth of Elizabeth and the death of Peter Sr. is recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
The New London Probate File # 1856, dated April 1783, is the distribution of the estate of Richard Durfey. His widow received a share, his daughters Sarah Sally Wilson received !/8, Elizabeth Harris !/8, and Polly, Rebecca and Esther Durfey each received 1/8. His son Richard received a double share 2/8. Included in Elizabeth (Durfey) Harris' share of the estate was a negro boy named Robin (Rob). From Brown's Black Roots in Southeast Connecticut on page 564.
The births of all of the children and grandchildren of Peter and Elizabeth (Durfey) Harris are recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
Peter and Eliza were living in New London in 1793.
Thomas and Rebecca had no children. Thomas Durfey's estate, Case # 1858, was distributed by Richard Durfey, who was appointed administrator by the New London Probate Court, to Thomas' nieces and nephew. Elizabeth Harris gave a receipt dated August 10, 1794, for a portion of her share and on May 12, 1797, her husband, Peter B. Harris, signed a receipt for the balance.
About 1803-1804, in Book J 8, page 287, Elizabeth was made guardian of Peter Harris Jr. by the New London Probate Court.
Children of Elizabeth Durfee and Peter Harris are:
41 i. Eliza6 Harris, born October 14, 1781 in New London, CT; died June 1803 in New London, CT.
Notes for Eliza Harris:
The births of all of the children and grandchildren of Peter and Elizabeth (Durfey) Harris are recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
42 ii. Rebecca Harris, born October 13, 1784 in New London, CT.
Notes for Rebecca Harris:
Thomas and Rebecca were twins.
The births of all of the children and grandchildren of Peter and Elizabeth (Durfey) Harris are recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
43 iii. Thomas Harris, born October 13, 1784 in New London, CT.
Notes for Thomas Harris:
Thomas and Rebecca were twins.
The births of all of the children and grandchildren of Peter and Elizabeth (Durfey) Harris are recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
44 iv. Sally Harris, born October 14, 1789 in New London, CT.
Notes for Sally Harris:
The births of all of the children and grandchildren of Peter and Elizabeth (Durfey) Harris are recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
45 v. Peter Benjamin Harris, born June 10, 1791 in New London, CT. He married Ann Hook April 4, 1822 in Prob. New London, CT.
Notes for Peter Benjamin Harris:
The births of all of the children and grandchildren of Peter and Elizabeth (Durfey) Harris are recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
46 vi. Polly Harris, born October 1, 1792 in New London, CT.
Notes for Polly Harris:
The births of all of the children and grandchildren of Peter and Elizabeth (Durfey) Harris are recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
47 vii. Nancy Harris, born February 15, 1793 in New London, CT.
Notes for Nancy Harris:
The births of all of the children and grandchildren of Peter and Elizabeth (Durfey) Harris are recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
28. Rebecca5 Durfee (Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) was born November 3, 1765 in New London, CT, and died September 27, 1792 in New London, CT. She married Thomas Guion July 24, 1785 in New York, NY.
Notes for Rebecca Durfee:
The birth and death of Rebecca is recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
Thomas Guion (Guyon)was a mariner and a resident of New London in 1798 and prior to that he was a resident of Yarborough, NC.
The New London Probate File # 1856, dated April 1783, is the distribution of the estate of Richard Durfey. His widow received a share, his daughters Sarah Sally Wilson received !/8, Elizabeth Harris !/8, and Polly, Rebecca abd Esther Durfey each received 1/8. His son Richard received a double share 2/8.
The marriage of Rebecca and Thomas Guion in from the Morman International Genealogical Index. It states that they married in Trinity Church in New York.
Thomas and Rebecca Durfey had no children. Thomas Durfey's estate, Case # 1858, was distributed by Richard Durfey, who was appointed administrator by the New London Probate Court, to Thomas' nieces and nephew. On August 15, 1795, Thomas Guion signed a receipt for forty eight pounds, six shillings, and six pence the full share of his deceased wife in that estate.
In 1798, with the consent of Thomas Guion Sr., Richard was appointed guardian of Thomas Guion Jr.
Waterford, CT, was set off from New London in 1801.
In the Public Records of Connecticut, Volume 12, pages 340-341, dated October 1803, there is a petition from Thomas Guion Jr., formerly of New London, to the Assembly showing the Assembly that he was and heir of Richard Durfey of New London and requesting permission to sell two parcels of land in Waterford, CT.
Child of Rebecca Durfee and Thomas Guion is:
48 i. Thomas Durfey6 Guion, born May 18, 1787 in New London, CT.
Notes for Thomas Durfey Guion:
In 1798, with the consent of Thomas Guion Sr., Richard was appointed guardian of Thomas Guion Jr.
Waterford, CT, was set off from New London in 1801.
In the Public Records of Connecticut, Volume 12, pages 340-341, dated October 1803, there is a petition from Thomas Guion Jr., formerly of New London, to the Assembly showing the Assembly that he was and heir of Richard Durfey of New London and requesting permission to sell two parcels of land in Waterford, CT. The permission was granted and Thomas Guion sold the land to his cousin Richard Durfey.
When the U. S. 1820 census of Stonington, CT, was taken Richard was dead and Grace's family was 1 male 16-18, 2 males 16-26 (Possibly Nathaniel and Thomas Guion Jr.), 3 females 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 2 females over 45 (Grace and possibly Richard's sister Polly).
According to John Pember in the Pember Genealogy on pages 103-105 Thomas Guion Jr. lived in Tarborough, NC, apparently with his father but he also implys that at one time Guion lived in Batavia, NY.
29. Phebe5 Durfee (Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) was born July 1, 1769 in New London, CT. She married Thomas Wilson Abt. 1792 in New London, CT, son of Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Shackmaple.
Notes for Phebe Durfee:
The New London Probate File # 1856, dated April 1783, is the distribution of the estate of Richard Durfey. His widow received a share, his daughters Sarah Sally Wilson received !/8, Elizabeth Harris !/8, and Polly, Rebecca and Esther Durfey each received 1/8. His son Richard received a double share 2/8. Included in Polly Durfey's share of the estate was a negro woman named Phyllis. From Brown's Black Roots in Southeast Connecticut on page 558.
The birth records of Phebe and Sarah are from the Vital Records of New London, CT, and in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford. The information on the mariages of Phebe and Sarah to Thomas Wilson is from Mrs. Frances Stoddard's Genealogical History of the Allen Family on pages 31 and 32.
Information on the marriages of Thomas Wilson to Sarah Durfey and later to her sister Phebe and the names of the six Wilson children are from the Christopher Family Genealogy on pages 216-217. This information is also found in Stoddard's Allen Genealogy on pages 31-32.
Children of Phebe Durfee and Thomas Wilson are:
49 i. Sally6 Wilson, born Aft. 1792 in New London, CT; died Bet. 1786 - 1896.
Notes for Sally Wilson:
Information on the marriages of Thomas Wilson to Sarah Durfey and later to her sister Phebe and the names of the six Wilson children are from the Christopher Family Genealogy on pages 216-217. This information is also found in Stoddard's Allen Genealogy on pages 31-32.
50 ii. Elizabeth Wilson, born Aft. 1793 in New London, CT; died Bet. 1786 - 1896.
Notes for Elizabeth Wilson:
Information on the marriages of Thomas Wilson to Sarah Durfey and later to her sister Phebe and the names of the six Wilson children are from the Christopher Family Genealogy on pages 216-217. This information is also found in Stoddard's Allen Genealogy on pages 31-32.
51 iii. Louisa Wilson, born Aft. 1794 in New London, CT; died Bet. 1786 - 1893.
Notes for Louisa Wilson:
Information on the marriages of Thomas Wilson to Sarah Durfey and later to her sister Phebe and the names of the six Wilson children are from the Christopher Family Genealogy on pages 216-217. This information is also found in Stoddard's Allen Genealogy on pages 31-32.
52 iv. Thomas Wilson, born Aft. 1795 in New London, CT; died Bet. 1786 - 1893.
Notes for Thomas Wilson:
Information on the marriages of Thomas Wilson to Sarah Durfey and later to her sister Phebe and the names of the six Wilson children are from the Christopher Family Genealogy on pages 216-217. This information is also found in Stoddard's Allen Genealogy on pages 31-32.
30. Richard5 Durfee (Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) was born 1770 in New London, CT, and died January 9, 1818 in Groton, CT. He married Grace R. Palmer March 5, 1795 in Stonington, CT, daughter of Nathaniel Palmer and Grace Noyes.
Notes for Richard Durfee:
Grace's birth is from Wheeler's History of Stonington on page 520. Grace's parents, birth, marriage, children and death are from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on pages 54 and 186. The Cheseborough Genealogy gives, probably incorrectly, February 18, 1796, as their marriage date. The New London Gazette issue of March 5, 1795, states that Richard Durfey of New London married Grace Palmer of Stonington in Stonington.
The New London Probate File # 1856, dated April 1783, is the distribution of the estate of Richard Durfey Sr. His widow received a share, his daughters Sarah Sally Wilson received !/8, Elizabeth Harris !/8, and Polly, Rebecca and Esther Durfey each received 1/8. His son Richard received a double share 2/8.
In 1789 Richard was a member of the 6th Company 3rd Infantry Regiment of Connecticut Militia. He and 49 other New London County men petitioned the State Legislature to designate them as the 5th Company (or Troop) 2nd Regiment Light Dragoons. The petition was granted. Connecticut Archives Volume 3, pages 177A-179.
When the U. S. 1790 census of New London was taken Richard Durfey Sr.'s widow, Sarah (Read) Durfey, was living with her son Richard and the family was 1 male over 16, 3 females and 6 slaves.
Richard Durfey and Nathaniel Palmer Jr. were partners in a retail grocery store on Rope Ferry Rd. in New London. The business was dissolved January 22, 1798. From Bachman's History of Waterford.
Richard held the title captain.
When the U. S. 1800 census of New London was taken Richard's family was 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, and 1 female 26-45. Living in the same house was the family of his mother Sarah.
Waterford, CT, was set off from New London in 1801.
On December 19, 1801, Sarah Durfey of Waterford, CT, deeded to her son Richard the house and all lands she received in the distribution of the estate of her husband Richard Sr.
When the U. S. 1810 census of Waterford, CT, was taken Richard's family was 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 3 females 10-16, 2 females 26-45 (one is probably Richard's sister Polly), and 1 female over 45 (Probably Richard's mother)
Richard moved to Stonington about 1815.
According to the Rhode Island Republican issue of January 21, 1818 Richard died in Groton on January 8, 1818. He had kept a tavern in Newport, RI, for a short time before his death. This information is confirmed by the H. E. Turner Cemetery book # 178 in the Newport Historical Society Vault.
In his will dated September 27, 1819, Nathaniel Palmer of Stonington, CT, left his daughter Grace Durfey $ 300.00. He and Grace's mother were buried in Stonington, CT.
When the U. S. 1820 census of Stonington, CT, was taken Richard was dead and Grace's family was 1 male 16-18, 2 males 16-26 (Possibly Nathaniel and Thomas Guion Jr.), 3 females 16-26, 1 female 26-45, and 2 females over 45 (Grace and possibly Richard's sister Polly).
According to John Pember in the Pember Genealogy on pages 103-105 Grace (Palmer) Durfey may have lived in or near Batavia, NY, about 1825-1830.
I have a note that both Nathaniel and his mother were buried in Stonington but in the Cheseborough Genealogy her burial place is said to be Lockport, NY. I don't have the source recorded. Grace's death and burial in Lockport is from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
In the Stonington, CT, Library there is a book bearing the title Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer, An Old Time Sailor of the Seas, by Spears. Nathaniel Palmer was Grace's brother and an uncle of Nathaniel Durfey.
Children of Richard Durfee and Grace Palmer are:
53 i. Sarah6 Durfee, born Bef. 1800 in New London, CT. She married Hyde.
Notes for Sarah Durfee:
She married Hyde or Pember. According to Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186, Sarah married Mr. Hyde. The vital records of Stonington, CT, show that Grace N. Durfey married Jabez Hyde in Stonington January 4, 1836. Both were of New York.
+ 54 ii. Grace N. Durfee, born Bef. 1800.
55 iii. Nathaniel Durfee, born 1797 in New London, CT; died January 10, 1864 in Stonington, CT.
Notes for Nathaniel Durfee:
Nathaniel was a mariner and had the title captain. Nathaniel never married and left his estate to his niece. At the time of his death he owned 1/2 interest in property in Lockport, NY, which he probably inherited from his mother.
Nathaniel's death was recorded with the Stonington Town Clerk in the 1860 Deaths Book on page 23. The death record states that he was 67, unmarried and died of liver disease.
In his will dated March 12, 1862, and recorded in the Stonington Town Hall in Probate Book 20, pages 623 and 685, Nathaniel left his entire estate, including property in Lockport, NY, called the "Arcade Property", to his niece, Anna Pauline Williams, of Stonington, wife of Ephraim Williams. The inventory of his estate was done by his uncle Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer 2nd.
In the Daughters of the American Revolution Records in the New York State Library in Albany in Book D, page 11, there is a record of a will for Nathaniel recorded in Niagra County, New York. In that same record there is a grantee index for deeds in Lockport, Niagra County, NY. In 1853 he received property on Main Street from Joseph Denniston. Deeds Book 59, page 68. In 1858 also from Joseph Denniston he was deeded property on Market and Garden Streets. Deeds Book 79, page 331. James Denniston was married to his sister Pauline.
I have a note that both Nathaniel and his mother were buried in Stonington. I don't have the source recorded. Grace died in Lockport, NY.
+ 56 iv. Pauline Durfee, born Abt. 1802 in Waterford, CT.
+ 57 v. Polly ? Durfee, born Aft. 1800 in Waterford, CT; died in Prob. CT.
31. Esther5 Durfee (Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) was born April 20, 1772 in New London, CT, and died February 3, 1814 in Lyme, CT. She married Enoch Lord, son of Enoch Lord and Hepsibah Marvin.
Notes for Esther Durfee:
The New London Probate File # 1856, dated April 1783, is the distribution of the estate of Richard Durfey. His widow received a share, his daughters Sarah Sally Wilson received !/8, Elizabeth Harris !/8, and Polly, Rebecca and Esther Durfey each received 1/8. His son Richard received a double share 2/8. Included in Esther (Durfey) Lord's share of the estate was a negro girl named Else. From Brown's Black Roots in Southeast Connecticut on page 459.
The birth of Esther is recorded in the Durfee / Harris Family Bible in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford. The birth of Esther is from the New London Vital Records and the births of Enoch and their children are from the Lyme, CT, Vital Records.
Their marriage is from the New London First Church of Christ records Book 2, page 156. It was also recorded in the Lyme Vital Records in Book 2, page 1.
The deaths of Enoch, Esther and Mary are from the Duck River cemetery records in the card file in the Connecticut State Library in Hartford.
Enoch and Esther were life long residents of Lyme, CT. They were buried in Duck River Cemetery in Lyme.
Thomas Durfey,s estate, Case # 1858, was distributed by Richard Durfey who was appointed administrator by the New London Probate Court to Thomas' nieces and nephew. The receipt from Enoch Lord for his wife's share was dated May 9, 1796.
The Probate Records of Enoch's Estate dated 1834 were recorded in the Lyme Town Hall in Book 425, page 425. His children were not mentioned , only his second wife, Phebe.
Children of Esther Durfee and Enoch Lord are:
58 i. Thomas Durfey6 Lord, born February 17, 1792 in Lyme, CT.
59 ii. Phebe W. Lord, born January 12, 1794 in Lyme, CT.
60 iii. Sally Read Lord, born February 12, 1796 in Lyme, CT.
61 iv. Nancy M. Lord, born August 26, 1798 in Lyme, CT.
62 v. Mary Y. Lord, born 1801 in Lyme, CT; died December 13, 1828 in Lyme, CT.
63 vi. Polly Lord, born September 27, 1800 in Lyme, CT.
64 vii. Betsey Lord, born November 27, 1802 in Lyme, CT.
65 viii. Eunice Noyes Lord, born December 6, 1804 in Lyme, CT.
66 ix. William Marvin Lord, born December 21, 1806 in Lyme, CT.
67 x. George W. Lord, born September 13, 1808 in Lyme, CT.
32. Solomon5 Drowne (Anne4 Durfey, Thomas3 Durfee, Richard2, Thomas1) was born December 21, 1748 in Bristol, RI, and died September 3, 1801 in Bristol, RI. He married Sarah.
Notes for Solomon Drowne:
Solomon's birth was recorded in the Bristol, RI, Births Book 1, page 183 and his death in Death's Book 3, page 15.
Children of Solomon Drowne and Sarah are:
68 i. Child6 Drowne, born Bef. December 16, 1775 in Bristol, RI; died December 16, 1775 in Bristol, RI.
69 ii. Nathaniel Bosworth Drowne, born 1789 in Bristol, RI; died September 28, 1791 in Bristol, RI.
Generation No. 5
40. Charlotte6 Wilson (Sarah Sally5 Durfee, Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) was born Bet. 1781 - 1790 in New London, CT. She married James Edgerton Aft. 1800.
Notes for Charlotte Wilson:
Information on the marriages of Thomas Wilson to Sarah Durfey and later to her sister Phebe and the names of the six Wilson children are from the Christopher Family Genealogy on pages 216-217. This information is also found in Stoddard's Allen Genealogy on pages 31-32.
Child of Charlotte Wilson and James Edgerton is:
70 i. Sarah7 Edgerton, born Aft. 1800. She married Edward Learned Aft. 1818.
54. Grace N.6 Durfee (Richard5, Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) was born Bef. 1800. She married Pember.
Notes for Grace N. Durfee:
Grace N. Durfey and Jabez B. Hyde were both of New York at the time of their marriage. They were married January 4, 1836, in the 2nd Church of Stonington, CT, by John C. Nichols. Were they from Lockport, NY ? The was recorded in the Vital Records of Stonington in Book 5, page 47 and in the Stonington Second Church Book 1, page 171.
Grace's marriage to Mr. Pember and the births of her children are from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
Obviously there is some confusion here.
Children of Grace Durfee and Pember are:
71 i. Thomas7 Pember.
Notes for Thomas Pember:
Grace's marriage to Mr. Pember and the births of her children are from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
72 ii. Grace Pember. She married Henry L. Ryder.
Notes for Grace Pember:
Henry was a resident of Brooklyn, NY.
Grace's marriage to Mr. Pember and the births of her children are from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
56. Pauline6 Durfee (Richard5, Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) was born Abt. 1802 in Waterford, CT. She married James Denniston.
Notes for Pauline Durfee:
James was of Lockport, NY.
Pauline's marriage and the births of her children are from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
In the Daughters of the American Revolution Records in the New York State Library in Albany in Book D, page 11, there is a record of a will for Nathaniel Durfey recorded in Niagra County, New York. In that same record there is a grantee index for deeds in Lockport, Niagra County, NY. In 1853 Nathaniel received property on Main Street from James Denniston. Deeds Book 59, page 68. In 1858 also from James Denniston he was deeded property on Market and Garden Streets. Deeds Book 79, page 331.
Children of Pauline Durfee and James Denniston are:
73 i. Pauline Anna7 Denniston, died Aft. 1862 in Prob. Stonington, CT. She married Ephraim Williams.
Notes for Pauline Anna Denniston:
Pauline's marriage is from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
She and her husband were residents of Stonington, CT, in 1862.
In his will dated March 12, 1862, Nathaniel left his entire estate, including property in Lockport, NY, called the "Arcade Property", to his niece, Anna Pauline Williams, of Stonington, wife of Ephraim Williams.
74 ii. Grace Denniston. She married Hiram Walbridge.
Notes for Grace Denniston:
Grace's marriage is from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
75 iii. Emily Denniston.
Notes for Emily Denniston:
Emily never married.
Emily's birth is from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
76 iv. Mary Denniston. She married Van Voorhies.
Notes for Mary Denniston:
Mary's marriage is from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
77 v. Sarah Denniston. She married Reverend Mackie.
Notes for Sarah Denniston:
Sarah's marriage is from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
78 vi. James Denniston.
Notes for James Denniston:
James never married.
His birth is from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
79 vii. George Denniston. He married Eaton.
Notes for George Denniston:
George married a Miss Eaton of Buffalo, NY.
His marriage and birth is from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
80 viii. Hardy Denniston.
Notes for Hardy Denniston:
Hardy's birth is from Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186.
57. Polly ?6 Durfee (Richard5, Richard4, Richard3, Richard2, Thomas1) was born Aft. 1800 in Waterford, CT, and died in Prob. CT. She married Alfred Pember Abt. 1820 in Prob. CT, son of Thomas Pember.
Notes for Polly ? Durfee:
All information on Alfred Pember, his marriage to Polly and their two (or more) children is from John Pember's Pember Genealogy, on page 103. Polly Durfey, daughter of Richard and Grace, married Alfred Pember and they lived for a time in Wyoming and Genesee Counties in New York State and probably later returned to Connecticut.
Alfred served as a sergeant in the War of 1812 in Walter Stockman's company in June and July 1813 in New London, CT. He served again as an Ensign in George R. Robertson's company in August 1814.
In the period 1825-1828, he purchased land in Attica and Batavia, NY.
Wildey's Cheseborough Genealogy on page 186 says that Grace Durfey married a Mr. Pember but another source claims that she married a Jabez B. Hyde. Wildey does not list any child of Richard and Grace named Polly.
The U. S. 1810 census of Waterford, CT, shows that they had four daughters but Wildey lists only three.
Children of Polly Durfee and Alfred Pember are:
81 i. Son7 Pember, born Bet. 1820 - 1826 in NY or CT.
Notes for Son Pember:
All information on Alfred Pember, his marriage to Polly and their two (or more) children is from John Pember's Pember Genealogy, on page 103.
This son worked for the U. S. Revenue Service and lived in Connecticut.
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