Jonathon Foster.Jonathon married Elizabeth Chichester on 18 Dec 1827 in Huntington, L.I., NY10.
Elizabeth Chichester [Parents] was born on 1 Jul 1801 in Huntington , L.I., NY. She married Jonathon Foster on 18 Dec 1827 in Huntington, L.I., NY10. She had other parents. Elizabeth was baptized on 4 May 1746 in Huntington, L.I., NY.
Other marriages:Buffett,
The Account Books of Henry Lloyd of Queens Village
1721 acct # 3 : 14.
Dr to cash paid her.
Dr to cash paid her father 0 . 14 . 0
Cr to spinning 1 . 11 . 9
Cr by cash.
entry in Lloyd's cash acct 3 . 1.
Cr Aug 7, 1721 by expenses paid ELIZABETH CHICHESTER 0 . 14 . 0 1723 acct3
: 31.Dr to sugar transferred to new book f31 (missing) 1727 acct 4 : 18
Dr to cash by spinning thread, by 13 weeks spinning @ 4/.
Cr by JANE KETCHAM ordering to pay her 0 . 8 . 0 (closes this acct).
1733 acct # 8 : 6
Dr May 1733 ribbon 0 . 1 . 9.
1734 acct
Dr June 3 wool & tag lock wool.
Cr June 3 by JEMIMAH CHICHESTER bein charged by mistake 6 1/2.
(This would be JEMIMAH, wife of DAVID CHICHESTER).
She married Mr. Buffett and had 2 children who were named in theirgrandfather's will.
Benjamin Bishop.Benjamin married Susanna Pierson.
Susanna Pierson.Susanna married Benjamin Bishop.
They had the following children:
F i Abigail BISHOP was born on 10 Mar 1696/1697. She died on 17 Mar 1807.
Dr. Abraham Chichester [Parents] was born on 5 Aug 1725 in Stamford, CT. He died on 25 Oct 1807 in New Canaan, Fairfield Co, CT. He married Jerusha Stevens on 5 Nov 1752 in Stamford, CT;.
Other marriages:Rockwell, Mary
Abraham was mentioned in his uncle David's will 14 August 1781, in
Huntington, Long Island. (Vol. 10, NY Historical Society Collection, p.
160). He seems to have been very familiar with Huntington, the country and
the families there, although he spent his life in CT. A prominent Doctor,he
was known throughout the CT countryside, serving the Stamford and NewCanaan area.He was chosen ruling Elder of the New Canaan Church, 2 August 1754, andwas
sent as a delegate to the Presbytery at Brookhaven, Suffolk Co., Long
Island.He and his three eldest sons, Abraham, David and Nathan, served at the
Battle of Ridgefield. One of the boys enlisted four different times.During
the Battle of Ridgefield, the youngest son, Stephen, age 6, and his mother
Jerusha had to hide in caves for safety.Abraham bought part of "Cherry Brook", his father's home place, and
established a fine home which his son Nathaniel succeeded to. His sonDavid
became the owner of the original David Chichester home at "Cherry Brook".
The Rev. William Drummond reported visiting in this home on Christmas Eve,
1772, and meeting Abraham, David and their families there.He and Jerusha were married by Rev. John Eyles.
He and Jerusha were admitted into the Church in New Canaan, December 2,
1753, reaffirmed November 6, 1774.References; Stamford Registers to 1825, Vol 1; Commemorative Bigraphical
Records, Fairfield Co., CT.; Stamford Register, Vol 1' New Canaan VR Vols1
and 5. The births of the above children are recorded in Stamford District
but all baptisms are in New Canaan where the family was living. (CHB pp.28
and 29)
Jerusha Stevens was born on 21 Sep 1725 in New Canaan, CT. She died on 23 Sep 1790 in New Canaan, CT. She married Dr. Abraham Chichester on 5 Nov 1752 in Stamford, CT;.
She died at age 67 years
Dr. Abraham Chichester [Parents] was born on 5 Aug 1725 in Stamford, CT. He died on 25 Oct 1807 in New Canaan, Fairfield Co, CT. He married Mary Rockwell on 30 Jun 1791.
Other marriages:Stevens, Jerusha
Abraham was mentioned in his uncle David's will 14 August 1781, in
Huntington, Long Island. (Vol. 10, NY Historical Society Collection, p.
160). He seems to have been very familiar with Huntington, the country and
the families there, although he spent his life in CT. A prominent Doctor,he
was known throughout the CT countryside, serving the Stamford and NewCanaan area.He was chosen ruling Elder of the New Canaan Church, 2 August 1754, andwas
sent as a delegate to the Presbytery at Brookhaven, Suffolk Co., Long
Island.He and his three eldest sons, Abraham, David and Nathan, served at the
Battle of Ridgefield. One of the boys enlisted four different times.During
the Battle of Ridgefield, the youngest son, Stephen, age 6, and his mother
Jerusha had to hide in caves for safety.Abraham bought part of "Cherry Brook", his father's home place, and
established a fine home which his son Nathaniel succeeded to. His sonDavid
became the owner of the original David Chichester home at "Cherry Brook".
The Rev. William Drummond reported visiting in this home on Christmas Eve,
1772, and meeting Abraham, David and their families there.He and Jerusha were married by Rev. John Eyles.
He and Jerusha were admitted into the Church in New Canaan, December 2,
1753, reaffirmed November 6, 1774.References; Stamford Registers to 1825, Vol 1; Commemorative Bigraphical
Records, Fairfield Co., CT.; Stamford Register, Vol 1' New Canaan VR Vols1
and 5. The births of the above children are recorded in Stamford District
but all baptisms are in New Canaan where the family was living. (CHB pp.28
and 29)
Mary Rockwell.Mary married Dr. Abraham Chichester on 30 Jun 1791.
Jonathan Kellogg was born in 1730/1733. He married Susannah Chichester on 29 Mar 1756 in New Canaan, CT.
He was of Norwalk, CT.
See New Canaan, CT. Church Records; Stamford, CT., Reg.
Decendants of ths family can be found in the book, " The Kelloggs in theOld
World and The New".Fact 1: 1776, Soldier Revolution, Lt. Carter's Company Conn. militia.
Fact 2: Chairmaker and wheelwright
Fact 3: 1788, Eliz. Wood gave property "parental love for her son"
Fact 4: December 20, 1792, Present in church in Greenfield NY
Fact 5: September 04, 1750, Chose Elijah Green of stamford as guardian.
Fact 6: 1730, Birth according to DAR Vol 45, pg 186
Fact 7: December 21, 1733, Born according to undoc net source, all other
facts there ok
Susannah Chichester [Parents] was born on 21 Dec 1733 in Stamford. She died on 23 Jul 1852 in Plattsburg, Steuben Co., NY. She married Jonathan Kellogg on 29 Mar 1756 in New Canaan, CT.
Daniel Chichester [Parents] was born on 6 Apr 1738 in Stamford District, CT. He died on 5 Dec 1810 in Ridgefield, CT. He married Rachel Roberts on 12 Jun 1764 in Ridgefield, CT.
There were no children born to this union. Daniel was active in civic
affairs and was a true patriot. He was one of 37 signers of a petition 2
Jan. 1782, remonstrating against allowing "Tories" who had served in the
British forces to return as citizens of either town. [History of Stamford,
by Rev. Huntington, p. 256]Daniel and Rachel were dismissed from New Canaan Church in 1786 to move to
Ridgefield, CT., where they remained. He died 5 Dec. 1810.
Rachel Roberts.Rachel married Daniel Chichester on 12 Jun 1764 in Ridgefield, CT.
David Chichester [Parents].David married Sarah Lewis on 31 Jan 1749/1750 in First Presbyterian Church, Huntington, L.I.. David was baptized on 20 Dec 1724 in Huntington, L.I., NY. He had a will probated on 14 Mar 1764 in Huntington, L.I., NY.
New York City Wills, 1760-1766
Page 330.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID CHICHESTER, of the town of
Hunttington, Suffolk County, this 7 of February, 1764. After payment ofall
debts I leave to my wife Sarah o50 and all household goods which shebrought
to me. "Also my chair horse and riding chair and 2 cows, 6 sheep, and 2
goats, and all the provisions I have in the house." And 20 bushels ofwheat
and 20 bushels of corn and all the flax. These things I give to my wife in
lieu of dower. I leave to my daughter Mary o150 when she is 18. I leave to
my wife the use of my house and farm until my son Abraham is of age,except
what I shall hereafter dispose of. And when he comes of age if she remains
my widow she is to have the best room in the house. If my son Abraham dies
without issue, then my wife is to have o100. My executors are to disposeof
all my plain land lying on the Great Plains. Also my great field joiningto
the road near Benjamin Conkling's. Also my young orchard joining to the
orchard of Thomas Conkling. Also all my land on the East Neck, and mywhole
stock of cattle and my crib and barracks and all my farming utensils andmy
negro man. I make my father-in-law, Joseph Lewis, and my brother-in-law,
Obadiah Smith, and my brotherin-law, Joseph Lewis, Jr., executors.His will of February 17, 1764 (Liber 24 p 330, NY) mentions his
father-in-law, Joseph Lewis, wife Sarah, his brother-in-law, ObediahSmith,
daughter Mary and son Abraham. There is no mention of any other children.
Sarah Lewis.Sarah married David Chichester on 31 Jan 1749/1750 in First Presbyterian Church, Huntington, L.I.. Sarah was baptized on 16 Apr 1732 in Huntington, L.I., NY.
Obediah Smith , Jr.Obediah married Elizabeth Chichester on 19 Jan 1747/1748.
Elizabeth Chichester [Parents] was born on 1 Mar 1719/1720. She died on 20 Jun 1794. She married Obediah Smith , Jr on 19 Jan 1747/1748. Elizabeth was baptized on 9 Oct 1726.
Ebenezer Chichester [Parents] was born about 1712 in Huntington, Suffolk Co., NY. He died before Nov 1750 in Huntington , L.I., NY. He married Ruth Whitman on 25 Apr 1734 in Huntington, L.I.. Ebenezer was employed as in Cordwainer (shoemaker). He had a will probated on 11 Nov 1750. He signed a will on 25 Dec 1749.
Page 298.--Know all men by these presents, that I, EBENEZER CHICHESTER, of
Hunttington, in Suffolk County, cordwainer, being the 11 of November,1750,
very sick. I leave to my wife Ruth the use of all houses and lands andgoods
and money for the support of her, and for the bringing up of my children,
while she remains my widow or until the children are of age. If shemarries,
she shall have o40 in lieu of dower. I leave to my daughter Ruth 1/2 ofthe
household goods when she is 18 years of age, and the other 1/2 to my wife
during widowhood and then to my daughter Ruth, and I also leave her o50. I
leave to my son Joseph my dwelling house and homestead when he is of age.I
leave to my son Ebenezer a piece of land lying adjoining to ObadiahRogers'
land, being 20 acres. I leave to my sons, Ebenezer and Mordecai, o50 each
when of age. All the rest to my children. My executors may put my sons out
to trades. I make my father, James Chichester, and my cousin, Benjamin
Lester, and my friend, Jeremiah Wood, executors.Witnesses, Ebenezer Prime, Samuel Allen, Samuel Willis. Proved, by
affirmation of Samuel Willis, "being of the People called Quakers,"January
11, 1750/1.New York City Wills, 1760-1766
Above copied from Long Island Genealogy Surname Information. 2/24/2001
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1749, December 25, the date of his will;
In it he names his wife, RUTH, his father JAMES, cousin BENJAMIN LESTER.He
mentions putting his sons out to trade (apprentice), He speaks of foursons
but only mentions three. One already taken care of or having died. [CHB p.
24]COMMENT; The mentioning of BENJAMIN LESTER as a cousin could mean one ofhis
(EBENEZER'S) sisters probably married a LESTER man. The sister may havebeen
his sister ABIGAIL.>From - The Account Books of Henry Lloyd of Queens Village
1734 - 35 + 1735 - 37 / 8 accts 5 : 67 & 5 : 81
Dr May 1735 to a side of sole leather 0 . 9 . 0 3/4
Dr to 33 pounds 3/4 wool @ 15d 2 . 2 . 2 1/4
Dr to JAMES CHICHESTER small sum of 4 persons 0 . 13 . 9
Dr June to bal due settled with him 0 . 7 . 11
Cr Nov 1734 by making 23 prs shoes, mending shoes and heels @1/2d 2.11. 2.
Dr June 1735 to 1 bbll cyder & 1 bbll of his fathers 0. 9 . 0 see JASacct.
Dr Oct 1737 to carting to his house. 0 . 1 . 0
Cr making shoes.
1738 - 1741 - 1744/5 acct # 8 : 144 & 8 : 208
Dr 1738 - 40 cyder & apples; cash sent per his father; half a cow.
Dr 1740 to RAPH CARTING cider charged to hi father (seeJAS acct)
Crs by cash for ye half cow; for making shoes & mending shoes.
Crs 1743 making 4 prs shoes W & JAS (?).
Cr bal due hep. g (??) in wool.
Cr Jan 12, 1744/5 by his bill shoemaking 1 . 14 . 9. Bal due transferredto
book f5 (missing).NOTE; His will of 1750 named his father as JAMES.
>From - Garret Van Horne Leger - Huntington, L.I., NY.
1735 acct (p 119) pd by wheat in full.
1734/5 acct (rev p 6)
Dr to cotton wool.
Cr by JOSEPH KITCHAM in full by rye & cash.
References: CHB # 5-2 pg 24; Will, Liber 17 pg 298, NY; Huntington Church
Records; National Society of Daughters of Founders and Patriots ofAmerica.
Ruth Whitman died on 11 Jan 1750/1751 in Huntington , L.I., NY. She married Ebenezer Chichester on 25 Apr 1734 in Huntington, L.I..
John Slater.John married Abigail Chichester on 30 Nov 1747 in Hanover, Morris Co, NJ.
John and Abigail were married at the Hanover Presbyterian Church.
Abigail Chichester [Parents] was born on 28 Apr 1727 in Stamford District, CT. She married John Slater on 30 Nov 1747 in Hanover, Morris Co, NJ.