Eldred Info.

Here is some more information I received from Carrie concerning the Eldred family.

THE ELDRED FAMILY, New Lisbon files
Children of Charles and Eunice (Vaughn) Eldred:
All born in that part of the Town of Pittsfield later set off as New Lisbon

7. Charles, Jr. b. March 28, 1807. d. Nov. 15, 1888 in New Liston. [sic] m. Caroline Aspinwall. 9 children.
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New Lisbon Town Records, p. 40, deaths:
d. Nov 15 - Charles Eldred, ad (81-7-18), b.N.L. & d. there; son of Charles Eldred & Eunice Vaughn. Buried on the home farm (m. Caroline Aspinwall who d. 1885)

Book 36, Last Will and Testament of Charles ELDRED:

I, Charles Eldred of the town of New Lisbon, County of Otsego and State of New York do make and declare this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills made by me in terms as follows:

1st. To my son Eugene Eldred one hundred and thirty two acres of the land comprising my home farm, to him and to his heirs forever.

2nd. To my daughter, Caroline Naylor, eighty acres situated north of the highway leading past my house toward the school house and on the West End of the farm to her and her heirs forever.

3rd. To my daughter Lucina Wilcox one thousand dollars of the mortgage due me from my son Caleb Eldred.

4th. To my son, Caleb Eldred, the entire residue and remainder due me on his mortgage due me over and above the thousand dollars devised? above to my daughter Lucina.

5th. To my daughter Harriet Harrington the use of the sum of one thousand dollars advanced to her to pay for the house and lot in Morris owned by her during her natural life, and after her death there shall be paid the said sum of one thousand dollars to my executors out of her estate.

6th To my daughter Louisa Myers, the sum of one thousand dollars.

7th. To my daughter Martha Parish, one thousand dollars.

8th. To my grandson Charles, the child of my son Morris Eldred, one hundred dollars to be paid him when twenty one years of age.

9th. All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate of whatever name or nature, I desire shall be equally divided share and share alike between my daughters Lucina, Louisa and Martha above mentioned and my grandson Charles aforementioned.

Lastly: I hereby appoint my son Eugene Eldred Executor of this my last Will and Testament,

In winess whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of January A.D., 1886.

Charles Eldred (L.S.)
Witnesses: Addam P. Strong, of Laurens, Otsego Co, New York
Samuel E. Gardner, New Lisbon, Otsego Co, New York

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS - New York, Otsego County
Charles Eldred New Lisbon p. 124
Job Elddred New Lisbon p. 122
Asa Eldred New Lisbon p. 122
Asaph Eldred New Lisbon p. 123
Benjamin Eldred Laurens p. 126
Caleb Eldred Laurens p. 125
Christopher Eldred Laurens p. 125
Colonial Eldred New Lisbon p. 121
Daniel Eldred Laurens p. 126
Daniel Eldred Middlefield p. 27
Daniel Eldred New Lisbon p. 123
Daniel Eldred, Jr New Lisbon p. 123
Harvey Eldred Laurens p. 130
Henry Eldred Laurens p. 125
Henry N. Eldred Laurens p. 125
Henry W. Eldred Laurens p. 125
Holden Eldred Milford p. 66
Hosea Eldred Laurens p. 127
James Eldred Laurens p. 131
Joseph Eldred Hartwick p. 138
Nathan Eldred Laurens p. 125
Nathan Eldred Laurens p. 130
Polter Eldred New Lisbon p. 123
Solomon Eldred Laurens p. 125
Spencer Eldred New Lisbon p. 121
Thomas Eldred Laurens p. 126
Thomas Eldred Milford p. 67
Thomas Eldred, Jr New Lisbon p. 121
Thomas W. Eldred Laurens p. 125
Zebulon Eldred New Lisbon p. 123
Francis Eldrige Butternuts p. 56

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS - New York, Otsego County
Charles Eldred New Lisbon p. 267
Colonel Eldred New Lisbon p. 265
Asaph Eldred New Lisbon p. 263
Caleb Eldred Laurens p. 241
Daniel Eldred New Lisbon p. 263
Elisha Eldred Hartwick p. 82
Harry Eldred Laurens p. 242
Henry Eldred Laurens p. 241
Henry V. Eldred Laurens p. 243
Holden Eldred Milford p. 261
Hosea Eldred Butternuts p. 320
James Eldred Laurens p. 242
Patience Eldred Laurens p. 241
Polly Eldred Laurens p. 241
Potter Eldred New Lisbon p. 263
Robert Eldred Milford p. 260
Rufus Eldred New Lisbon p. 263
Salmon Eldred New Lisbon p. 263
Sarah Eldred Butternuts p. 317
Solomon Eldred Laurens p. 243
William Eldred New Lisbon p. 263
Abisha Eldredge Cherry Valley p. 177
Daniel Eldredge Cherry Valley p. 181
Job Eldredge New Lisbon p. 263
Joseph Eldredge Hartwick p. 86
Luther Eldredge Cherry Valley p. 181
Waterman Eldredge Cherry Valley p. 180
Daniel Eldridge Maryland p. 129
Jonathan Eldridge Middlefield p. 109
Thomas Eldridge Milford p. 245
Nathan Eldred Laurens p. 243
Nathan Eldred New Lisbon p. 263

1840 FEDERAL CENSUS - New York, Otsego County
Charles Eldred New Lisbon p. 46
Clever Eldred Laurens p. 158
Comel Eldred Otsego p. 63
Daniel Eldred Cherry Valley p. 316
Elisha Eldred Hartwick p. 241
Harvey Eldred Laurens p. 158
Henry Eldred Laurens p. 151
Holden Eldred Milford p. 135
Horace Eldred Laurens p. 157
Hosea Eldred Butternuts p. 196
Job Eldred New Lisbon p. 50
Joseph Eldred New Lisbon p. 48
Joshua Eldred New Lisbon p. 50
Nathan Eldred Laurens p. 151
Norman Eldred Burlington p. 19
Robert Eldred Hartwick p. 251
Rufus Eldred Laurens p. 151
Thomas Eldred Hartwick p. 251
Thomas Eldred Laurens p. 158
Waterman Eldred New Lisbon p. 47
Zenas Eldred Plainfield p. 83
Daniel Eldridge Maryland p. 266
Luther Eldridge Cherry Valley p. 336

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS - New York
Aaron Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 227
Andrew Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 228
Azel M. Eldred Otsego Co. Otsego p. 295
Charles Eldred Otsego Co. Cherry Valley p. 30 -
Charles Eldred Otsego Co. Otsego p. 295
Daniel Eldred Otsego Co. Cherry Valley p. 30 -
Hannah Eldred Otsego Co. Otsego p. 256
Harvey Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 228
Henry Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 227
Holden Eldred Otsego Co. Milford p. 114
Holden Eldred Otsego Co. Milford p. 122
John Eldred Otsego Co. Burlington p. 3
Joseph Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 228
Joseph Eldred Otsego Co. Hartwick p. 217
Lewis Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 227
Lucus F. Eldred Otsego Co. Hartwick p. 205
Nathan Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 227
Robert Eldred Otsego Co. Milford p. 112
Sally Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 227
Susan Eldred Otsego Co. Hartwick p. 221
Sylvester Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 232
Waterman Eldred Otsego Co. Hartwick p. 218
William Eldred Otsego Co. Laurens p. 226
Job Eldredge Otsego Co. Otsego p. 291
Daniel Eldridge Otsego Co. Maryland p. 160
John Eldridge Otsego Co. Cherry Valley p. 46
Leray Eldridge Otsego Co. Cherry Valley p. 20
Lodorsk Eldridge Otsego Co. Cherry Valley p. 20
Luther Eldridge Otsego Co. Cherry Valley p. 25
O. H. Eldridge Otsego Co. Cherry Valley p. 20

1850 Federal Census, New Lisbon, Otsego, New York:
1412/1537 Charles Eldred 43 M Farmer 3260 NY
Caroline 37 F
Thomas 18 M
Caroline 16 F
Louisa 13 F
Morris 11 M
Lucinda 7 F
Harriet 4 F
Caleb 6/12 M
next door Azel & Harriet Eldred

1860 Census, New Lisbon, New York
#237 lists:
Charles Eldred 53 M Farmer 6250/2800
Caroline Eldred 47 F
Thomas Eldred 28 M Farm labor
Morris Eldred 21 M
Lucina Eldred 17 F
Harriett Eldred 14 F
Caleb Eldred 10 M
Eugene Eldred 8 M
Martha Eldred 3 F

1865 Census, New Lisbon, Otsego
Charles Eldred 58 M Otsego 9-1-1
Caroline Eldred 51 F Wife " 9-1-1
Lucina Eldred 22 F D.
Harriett Eldred 19 F "
Caleb Eldred 15 M Son
Charles E Eldred Jr 13 M "
Martha Eldred 8 F D.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Note that next family on list is William (age 41) & Louisa (age 32) Eldred family, children Jane & Mariah}

From New Lisbon files, "Freeman's Journal", August 19, 1992
One Hundred and Fifty Years Ago (1842)
During a thunder storm on Wednesday the 10th inst. Mr. Charles Eldred of New Lisbon and Mr. Nathan Eldred and his son took shelter in the stable of a Barn belonging to Nathan Eldred, which was soon struck by a bolt of lightening, and a portion of the fluid tore Charles Eldred's hat open from crown to rim, and shocked him so severely that blood issued from one of his ears. His face was also scathed considerably from the fluid or flying splinters of the siding, and he was severely stunned, but soon recovered. The young man had his legs burnt some. The Barn, to all appearance, was struck in various places, as it appeared to be on fire all over at the first view, and burnt down in a very few minutes. About ten tons of hay were consumed in the Barn, which was insured. (Aug. 22, 1842; P. 2, Col. 6)

New York Census -- 1790, p.49
Name of head of family: Eldred, James
Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 2
Free white males under 16 years: 4
Free white females, including heads of families: 3

New York Census -- 1790, p.98
Name of head of family: Eldred, Isaac
Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1
Free white males under 16 years: 2
Free white females, including heads of families: 2
All other free persons: 7

New York Census -- 1790, p.98
Name of head of family: Eldred, Hendrick
Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1
Free white males under 16 years: 3
Free white females, including heads of families: 2
All other free persons: 6

New York Census -- 1790, p.143
McCoun, Peter23 [p.143] Eldred, Elisha24
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THE ELDRED FAMILY, source from New Lisbon files:
Children of Nathan and Ruth (Spencer) Eldred:
1. Charles, b. Aug. 18, 1763, moved to Laurens, Otsego Co, N.Y. where he lived all his life, on a farm. Had 8 children.

Charles(6) Eldred (Nathan(5), John(4), Capt. John(3), Lt. Thomas(2), Sgt. Samuel(1))
b. Aug. 18, 1763 in the town of Scituate, Providence Co, R.I.
d. Aug. 18, 1843 in Town of New Lisbon, Otsego Co, N.Y. Buried in a burial plot on his farm, as was wife, also.
m. 1792 in Pownal, Vt. Eunice Vaughn. They moved at once to New Lisbon and were farmers all their lives. Part of their homestead now included in Gilbert's Lake Park.

Children of Charles and Eunice (Vaughn) Eldred:
All born in that part of the Town of Pittsfield later set off as New Lisbon

1. Nathan, b. 1793. d 1885 Town of New Lisbon, Otsego Co., N.Y. He and wife buried on the old homestead, m. about 1813, Polly Cole, b. 1795, d. 1854. Were farmers in New Lisbon. Had 7 children.
2. Daniel, b. Feb. 20, 1794. d. Oct. 3, 1872 at Pleasant Brook, N.Y. m. Sept. 24, 1817, Amanda Smith of Pierstown, N.Y.
3. Mercy, b. June 5, 1796, d. Aug. 26, 1895, at Dubuque, Iowa m. Samuel Prindle. No children.
4. Ruth, b. 1798, d. Jan. 4, 1841. Unmarried. Buried on the homestead.
5. Waterman, b. about 1802. d. after 1850. m. Philinda Murdock. A farmer in Hartwick, Otsego Co., N.Y. all his life. 7 children.
6. Leonard, d. Feb. 18, 1801. b. 1799. Buried on the homestead.
7. Charles, Jr. b. March 28, 1807. d. Nov. 15, 1888 in New Liston. [sic] m. Caroline Aspinwall. 9 children.
8. Thomas W. b. 1808, d. Sept. 18, 1831. Buried on the homestead. He was unmarried.
9. A.C. Eldred, b. _______ d. an infant. Given names unknown. Buried on the homestead.

from "The Eldred Family", New Lisbon files:

Nathan(5) Eldred - (John(4), Capt. John(3), Lt. Thomas(2), Sgt. Samuel(1))
b. March 24, 1742, in the town of Exeter, R.I.
d. Nov. 24, 1830 at North Pownal, Vt. Buried in the Eldred Family Cemetery, two miles Northwest of North Pownal.
m. (1st) 1762, in Exeter, R.I., Ruth Spencer who d. Jan. 26, 1785 at Pownal, Vt. Buried in the Eldred Family Cemetery.
m. (2nd) 1787, Audrey Spencer, sister of his 1st wife. She d. Sept. 25, 1813 at Pownal. Buried beside 1st wife.
m. (3rd) May 22, 1814, Joanna Campbell, who survived him and of whom nothing more is known.

Nathan Eldred was a blacksmith during the early years of his life and did not become a farmer until after he had lived for a time in Pownal, where he moved from Rhode Island in 1780. After he became a farmer he still kept a blacksmith shop on his farm. He was a tall, spare man with light brown hair and blue eyes. In his old age he often visited his children in Otsego County, N.Y. all of whom except 3 moved to that area. All the children were by his first wife and all but the youngest were born in Rhode Island. He and his first two wives are buried in the Family Cemetery at Pownal.

Children of Nathan and Ruth (Spencer) Eldred:
1. Charles, b. Aug. 18, 1763, moved to Laurens, Otsego Co, N.Y. where he lived all his life, on a farm. Had 8 children.
2. Mary, b. [illegible], d. 11-5-1858 [date written on manuscript by hand], m. Thomas Stanton, of Laurens, N.Y. They lived there all their lives on a farm. She was 91 years old when she died. Had 11 children.
3. Ruth, b. [illegible], d. 10-27?-1821? [handwritten date, hard to read], m. 1803 Jeremiah Brownell of Pownal. They moved at once to New Lisbon, Otsego Co., N.Y. where they were farmers all their lives. Had 5 children.
4. Henry, b. 1773 in Rhode Island, d. 1841 in Lauren, N.Y. m. Polly Potter, of Pownal [cousin to wife of his twin brother]. Moved to Laurens at once and were farmers all their lives. Had 3 children, all girls.
5. William, b. 1773. Twin to Henry. d. 1854 at Laurens. m. 1800 Polly Potter, cousin to wife of his twin brother. Moved to Laurens where they were farmers. Moved back to Pownal in 1812. Had 2 children. Died at Pownal. Buried in the Eldred Family Cemetery.
6. Abigail, b. 1777, d. 1854, at Pownal, Vt. m. Thomas Brownell of Pownal. Were farmers at Pownal all their lives. 9 children.
7. Jeremiah, b. 1778, d. 1825 at Pownal. m. Olive Murray who survived him, and d. in Laurens. 2 children who died infants.
8. Solomon, b. 1782, d. 1842 at Laurens. m. Sally Potter, sister to Polly Potter of Henry. Farmer at Laurens. 3 children.
9. Nathan, b. 1774, d. 1840 in New Lisbon. m. Hannah Cole. m.(2d) Rosy Harrington. A farmer at New Lisbon. 9 children.

Nathan ELDRED was born on 24 Mar 1742 in Exeter, , RI. He died on 24 Nov 1830 in Pownal, , VT. He was buried in Eldred Cemetery, Pownal, VT. (per "Samuel Eldred and Some of His Descendants," Nelson B. Eldred III, p.103.) Nathan was a tall, bony man, with blue eyes and dark curly hair. He was a blacksmith, having learned the trade as a young man in Exeter. In Apr 1765 he bought 50 acres of land in West Greenwich and took up farming. He sold this land in Feb 1775, and this is his last appearance in Rhode Island records. He moved to North Pownal, VT and started a blacksmith shop. In June 1780 he bought land in the northern part of the town, a mile north of his brother Daniel's farm, where he lived for the rest of his life. He continued to operate the blacksmith shop in addition to farming. All but three of his children were a part of the great migration of Eldreds to central Otsego Co, NY.

He was married to Ruth SPENCER in 1763 in RI. Ruth SPENCER was born in 1746. She died on 26 Jan 1785 in Pownal, , VT.

He was married to Audrah (Audrey) SPENCER on 14 Jan 1787 in Pownal, , VT. Audrah (Audrey) SPENCER was born in 1750. She died on 25 Sep 1813 in Pownal, , VT. Nathan ELDRED and Audrah (Audrey) SPENCER had no known children.

He was married to Joanna CAMPBELL on 22 Sep 1814 in Pownal, , VT. Nathan
ELDRED and Joanna CAMPBELL had no known children.

(per "Samuel Eldred and Some of His Descendants," Nelson B. Eldred III, p.103.)
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"Early Families" notes:
Born in about 1736. Was 80 years old in 1816. He married for his second wife Adra Spencer. S.S. Harrington that his first wife was a sister of his second wife and that the first wife was the mother of his children. The children were:
Nathan, Charles, Solomon, Henry, William, Polly. Henry and William were twins.
These six Eldred children were born in Vermont and all came to New Lisbon, Otsego Co., N.Y. in 1793.

from Family Folder at NYSHA, #17:
Nathan ELDRED (John, Capt. John, Lieut. Thomas, Samuel).
b. 24 Mar 1742 at Exeter, R.I.; d. 24 Nov 1830 ae 88 yrs, 8 mos, at Pownal, Vt.; m. (1) in R.I. Ruth Spencer, who d. 26 Jan 1785 ae 39, at Pownal; m. (2) at Pownal, her sister, Audrey Spencer, who d. 25 Sept. 1813 ae 63, at Pownal; m. (3) at Pownal, 22 Sept. 1814, Joanna Campbell, who survived him.

Nathan Eldred, blacksmith, of Scituate, R.I. bought 50 acres in West Greenwich, 17 Apr. 1765, from Phillip Aylsworth, Jr. of Coventry (W.G. Land Records 4-272.)

He was living in W. Greenwich at the state census of 1774, and 27 Feb. 1775, with wife Ruth joining him in the deed he sold the foregoing 50 acres to Peleg Greene of Coventry (Ibid. 6-72)

This is his last appearance in the R.I. records.

Nathan Eldred of Pownal, Vt. bought land in the North part of the town, 12 Jun 1780, from Isaac Searle of Williamstown, Mass. (Pownal Land Rec. 2-78).

A descendant has stated that Nathan was a tall bony man, and that, after some of his children migrated to Otsego Co., N.Y., he used to visit them there.

Nathan and his first two wives are buried in the Eldred lot at Pownal.

Children of Nathan and Ruth (Spencer) Eldred:

63. I. Charles, b. 18 Aug 1763
64. II. Mary
65. III. Ruth
66. IV. Henry
67. V. William
68. VI. Abigail, b. 11 Apr 1777
VIII. Jeremiah, d. 19 Sept. 1825, ae 47, at Pownal; m. Olive Murray
ch: 1. Nathan, d. 19 Oct 1816 ae 2 days
2. Sally, d. 12 Nov. 1805, ae 7 days
69. VIII. Solomon, b 4 Apr 1782
70. IX. Nathan

Moved to West Greenwich, R.I. from Scituate, Rhode Island; and then to Pownal, Vermont with brothers Job and Daniel (Family Folder at NYSHA).

THE ELDRED FAMILY - from New Lisbon files
(cont from John Eldred c1674)
John (4) Eldred was also a farmer. He lived at various times in East Greenwich, Coventry and Exeter, R.I. He was twice married, butall his 10 children were by his first wife. This family is said to have been Royalist in sentiment at the time of the Revolution, which may account for the fact that all of them, by 1785, had moved to that area east of Albany, N.Y., around Stephentown, Petersburg and Pownal, where most of them lived the rest of their lives. In his old age, John, too, went to live with his children. He died at Pownal in 1784 and was buried in the Eldred Private Cemetery, 3 miles north west of Pownal, Vt.

His 10 children, in order of birth, were, Thomas, Nathan, James, Joband, Patience, his twin, Daniel, Amos, Gardner, Joseph, and John. Of these the families of Daniel and Nathan have been well traced. The families of Job and James have been less well traced, and but little is known about the families of Amos, Gardner, Joseph and Job. Patience married Stephen Harrington, and her descendants are well traced in the Harrington Genealogies. (continued later in this manuscript as follows:)

John(4) Eldred, (Capt. John(3), Lt. Thomas(2), Sgt. Samuel(1))
b. 1712 in N. Kingstown (Exeter) R.I.
d. May 10, 1784 in Pownal, Vt. Buried there.
m. (1st) Aug. 9, 1733, in N. Kingstown, Mary, daughter of Lt. John and Mary (Aylsworth) Greene of Quidnisett, R.I.
m. (2nd) Jan. 31, 1764, in Exeter, Abigail (Fish) Eldred, widow of his brother, William.

Until middle life John Eldred lived in Exeter, apparently on rented lands. He received 50 acres from his father. This he sold and moved to Scituate, R.I. where he remained until 1780. His sons moved away from Scituate, beginning that westward migration of the Eldreds that continues today. Three of his sons, Nathan, Job, Daniel, and a daughter, Patience, with her husband, Stephen Harrington, moved to Pownal, Vermont. Others moved to places in Massachusetts and N.Y.
(In old age John(4) went to Pownal to live with his children there.)

Children:
1. Thomas, b. 1733.
2. James, b. abt. 1739.
3. Nathan, b. March 16, 1742.
4. Patience, b. Nov. 26, 1744.
5. Job, twin to Patience
6. Daniel, b. Sept. 1, 1749.
7. Amos, b. before 1753.
Possible children of John and Mary Eldred:
8. Gardiner, b. abt 1750.
9. Joseph, b. December 20, 1751.
10. John, b. Feb. 14, 1754.

Family Folder at NYSHA:
No. 7
John ELDRED (Capt. John, Lieut. Thomas, Samuel)
b. 1712 at North Kingstown, R.I.; d. 10 May 1784 at Pownal, Vt., ae 72; m. 9 Aug 1733 at North Kingstown, Mary GREENE, probable dau. of Lieut John (Benjamin, John) and Mary (AYLSWORTH) GREENE.

His father lived in that part of North Kingstown which was set off as Exeter, 8 Mar. 1742/3. He gave John 50 acres of land 13 Sept. 1733. (N.K. Land Rec. 7A-197); and 28 Mar. 1747 John sold out to Joseph RATHBONE, Jr. His widowed mother, Mary, joined in the deed. His brother, Samuel, with wife, Susanna, were witnesses. (N.K. Land Rec. 4-302.)

He removed his family to Scituate, R.I. before 10 Apr. 1754 (Scituate Town Council Records, Vol. 1 pp. 228 and 234); and his wife, Mary prob d. there; as he m. (2) 31 Jan. 1764 at Exeter, Abigail (FISH) Eldred, widow of his brother, William (Exeter Vital Records.)

His sons, Thomas and Nathan, removed to West Greenwich, R.I.; sons Daniel and James to Coventry, R.I. where they were living at the state census of 1774. Not long afterward, Thomas removed to Hancock, Mass; James to Stephentown, N.Y. and Nathan, Job and Daniel to Pownal, Vt. Patience and her husband, Stephen HARRINGTON also settled at Pownal; while Amos located at Soar, Mass.

His second wife perhaps having died, he joined his children at Pownal, and is buried in the family lot which is set off from the farm of his son, Daniel, and is enclosed by a stone wall. His headstone of white marble is remarkably well preserved (refers to illustration which I don't have. --CEB)

Children of John and Mary (GREENE) ELDRED:
15. 1. Thomas b. about 1734
16. II. James b. before 1746
17. III. Nathan b. March 1742
18. IV. Patience b. about 1744 (twin)
19. V. Job b. about 1744 (twin)
20. VI. Daniel b. 1 Set. 1749
21. VII. Amos b. before 1753

Possible children of John and Mary (GREENE) ELDRED:

22. VIII. Gardiner b. about 1750
23. IX. Joseph b. 20 Dec 1751
24. X. John b. Feb. 1754
There were perhaps other children.
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John ELDRED was born before 1712 in Kingstowne, RI. He died on 10 May 1784 in Pownwal, VT. He was buried in Eldred Cemetery on Carpenter Hill, Bennington, VT.

John and William were recipients of 50 acres of land each, which were deed to them by their father, Capt. John Eldred, 13 September 1733. John's father lived in that part of N Kingstown which on 8 Mar 1742/43 was set off as Exeter. John received a gift of 50 acres of land from his father on 13 Sep 1722, and sold it to Joseph Rathbone, Jr. on 28 Mar 1747. His widowed mother, Mary, joined in the deed and his brother, Samuel, and wife Susanna were witnesses. The family moved to Scituate in Apr 1754, where Mary probably died. There are seven confirmed children of John and Mary, 3 others that are attributed to them but definite proof has not been established, and perhaps others not identified to date. John remarried in 1764. His sons, Thomas and Nathan moved to West Greenwich while Daniel and James relocated to Coventry. Soon after that Thomas moved to Hancock, MA, James to Stephentown, NY, and Nathan, Job and Daniel appear in Pownal, VT. Patience and her husband, Stephen Harrington also settled in Pownal, while Amos went to Zoar, MA. John joined his children in Pownal after his second wife died and is buried there in the family lot.

In May, 1725, John was made a lieutenant of the North Kingstown's Third Company of Militia and then a captain of the same company in the following years: 1726, 1730, 1731, 1732, 1733, 1734, 1735, and 1736. (Smith's Civil and Military List of RI).

John was active in community affairs. In 1734 he was Overseer of the Poor and it was ordered that "Captain John Eldred have out of the treasury sixteen shillings for service done for this Town." The town of Exeter was formed from North Kingstown on 8 March 1742 or 1743 and after that date this family became residents of Exeter.

On 16 October 1741, John Eldred's will was probated providing for wife, Mary, a son whose name cannot be made out because of the burned record (but whom the land records show to have been John), sons William, James and Samuel; daughters Mary Eldred, Elizabeth Austin, and Susanna Eldred and grandaughter Sarah Eldred.

"Samuel Eldred and Some of His Descendants" by Nelson B. Eldred III, 1992, p.70: )
John ELDRED, Captain, was born between 1670 and 1680 in Kingstown, RI. He died before 16 Oct 1741 in North Kingstowne, RI. John Eldred lived in that part of N Kingstown that was set off as Exeter in 1743. He served as an officer in the Third Co of Militia, N Kingstown (Lieutenant in May 1725, Captain in 1726 and in 1730-1736). In 1726 he was the administrator of his father's estate. On Oct 10, 1727 he was appointed an overseer for the estate of John Moss, and on April 9, 1728 he was a witness to the will of Thomas Wilcox. John and his wife, Mary, deeded an acre to John Whitford on Jan 29, 1731, and on Sep 13, 1733 he deeded 50 acres to each of his sons, John and William. The land deeded to his sons adjoined that of Joseph Rathbone. John was "Overseer of the Poor" in 1734, and at that time it was ordered that "Capt. John Eldred have out of the treasury, sixteen shillings for service done for this town [N Kingstowne]." He was executor for the will of his brother, William in Jan 1734, and a member of the Town Council in 1736. His will was filed for probate on Oct 16, 1741. He was married to Mary (last name unknown) after 1700 in Kingstown, RI.

In May, 1725, John was made a lieutenant of the North Kingstown's Third Company of Militia and then a captain of the same company in the following years: 1726, 1730, 1731, 1732, 1733, 1734, 1735, and 1736. (Smith's Civil and Military List of RI).

John was active in community affairs. In 1734 he was Overseer of the Poor and it was ordered that "Captain John Eldred have out of the treasury sixteen shillings for service done for this Town." The town of Exeter was formed from North Kingstown on 8 March 1742 or 1743 and after that date this family became residents of Exeter.

On 16 October 1741, John Eldred's will was probated providing for wife, Mary, a son whose name cannot be made out because of the burned record (but whom the land records show to have been John), sons William, James and Samuel; daughters Mary Eldred, Elizabeth Austin, and susanna Eldred and grandaughter Sarah Eldred.

"Samuel Eldred and Some of His Descendants" by Nelson B. Eldred III, 1992, p.70: )

THE ELDRED FAMILY - manuscript from New Lisbon files

(cont. from John Eldred c1419)
One of these Ipswich descendants was named Samuel Eldred. He was born Nov. 27, 1620. On Nov. 25, 1640 he was married to Elizabeth Miller, of Needham Market, Norfolk, in the church of St. Mary-at-Kay's, in Ipswich, England. The couple seems to have sailed to America very soon after the marriage, for Samuel is on record in Boston in 1641, when he joined the Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston. He was actually living in Cambridge at the time, but he later lived at several other places near Boston, among them being Charlestown, Medford and Chelsea, where he plied his trade of shoemaker and farmed rented lands. In 1660 he moved to Wickford, on the western shore of Narrangansett Bay, in Rhode Island. He and his descendants lived in Rhode Island for the next 100 years, and more. (cont. under Thomas Eldred 1648)

Samuel (1) Eldred. (Thomas(7e) William(6e) Thomas(5e) Nicholas(4e) Thomas(3e) Reginald(2e) John Eldred of Corby.) These are the names of Samuel's ancestors back in England.

b. Nov. 27, 1620 at Ipswich, County Norfolk, England.
d Exact date of death not known because no record exists and his grave is unmarked at the present time. However, it was after April 13, 1697, for he deeded land to his son on that date. A plot of land was set aside from his farm where he was buried. This private cemetery is still in existence, though long unused.
m. Nov. 25, 1640 at St. Mary-at-Kay's, Ipswich, England, Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Miller of Needham Market, County Norfolk, England.

Samuel Eldred was a shoemaker by trade and he probably engaged in that occupation for a time after settling in Cambridge, Mass., for the records do not indicate that he did any farming for some time after he came to New England. He probably farmed rented lands until his removal to Rhode Island. He appears a number of times on the court records of Plymouth Colony, usually as defendant with Edward Hutchinson as his attorney. In fact, Samuel Eldred seems to have been very friendly with the Hutchinson family, which may have been an influence in his decision to move to Rhode Island, which he did in 1668(date illegible). The Hutchinsons had already gone there after Ann Hutchinson's banishment.

He was one of the two signers to the deed by which the Sachems of the Narragansett Indians sold land rights to the new settlers. At first the region purchased was called The Narragansett. He was in the struggle between Connecticutt and Massachusetts for control of the Narragansett region. He represented Connecticut and suffered both persecution and imprisonment in defense of Connecticutt interests, which was appreciated and rewarded by the authorities at Hartford, as the records show. He last appears on public records in 1679.

Being now nearly 60 years old, he probably retired to his farm where he spent the rest of his life. In 1697 he deeded to his son, John, the house and 100 acres of f the homestead. His wife did not [appear] in the deed, so was probably dead. He was buried on the farm and 1/2 [acre] was set off as a private cemetery. HIs original house was still standing, though in ruinous condition, in 1721, and the remains of its foundations were visible as late as 1929.

Children of Samuel and Elizabeth (Miller) Eldred:
I. Elizabeth, b. Oct 26, 1642 in Cambridge, Mass.
II. Samuel, b. Oct. 2, 1644, at Cambridge. (*)
III. Mary, b. June 15, 1646, at Cambridge.
IV. Lt. Thomas, b. Sept. 8, 1648 at Cambridge. (**)
V. James, b. Exact date unknown but prior to 1657.
VI. John, b. Aug. 17, 1659, probably at Chelsea, Mass.
VII. Daniel, b. 1663 at Wickford, Rhode Island.
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Robert, William and Samuel Eldredge came to this country, probably in the 1630's, as Samuel was living in Cambridge, Mass. in 1641.
We knew that the branch, (Samuel's) helped the settlement of Virginia. This means that the family has been in the US over 360 years.
The fact that the branch which we call our line, settled around Boston and Cape Cod has been established. We knew that they were Baptists, as they followed Roger Williams to what is now called Rhode Island, when he was driven from Massachusetts, because of his religious faith, as was Anne Hutchinson and her family.
That the Eldredges took an active part in the settlement of Rhode Island has been verified by existing records. For instance; Samuel Eldredge, one of three brothers who first came to America from England, was imprisoned in 1670 by R.I. authorities for assuming to call a jury. In 1674, this same Samuel Eldredge, was granted by the court, 20 rubles (6 shillings and a pence) for his good service in doing and suffering for the colony. Also, it is recorded that the Eldredges and some other brisk hands, went on a "night adventure" with Captain Benjamin Church, capturing 18 Indians. Also a son, Samuel was on a jury, summoned by his father in Kingston, R.I. in 1670.
Children of Samuel Eldredge are:
8. i.
SAMUEL3 ELDREDGE II.
ii.
LIEUTENANT THOMAS ELDREDGE, b. 1648, Kingston, R.I.; d. 1726; m. SUSANNA COLE.
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Samuel ELDRED

BIRTH: 27 NOV 1620, or near,Needham Mkt.,Norfolk,England
DEATH: AFT 1697, Kingstowne,Washington Co.,Rhode Island

REFERENCE: 2798

Family 1: Elizabeth MILLER

MARRIAGE: 24 NOV 1640, St. Mary Kays,Needham Market,Norfolk,England

1.Elizabeth ELDRED
2.Samuel ELDRED
3.Mary ELDRED
4.Thomas ELDRED
5.James ELDRED
6.Daniel or_David ELDRED
7.John ELDRED

Samuel ELDRED was born on 27 Nov 1620 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. He was married to Elizabeth MILLER on 25 Nov 1640 in St.Mary At Kays, Ipswich, England.

Samuel, one of the nine early Eldred immigrants to the American Colonies, probably sailed soon after his marriage to Elizabeth inasmuch as he was one of the members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston in 1641. This organization made him a sergeant. He lived in Cambridge for several years and in the general Boston area earning his living as a shoemaker and farming rented lands until 1660. He then moved to Wickford, RI on the western shore of Narragansett Bay. He appears a number of times on the court records of Plymonth Colony, usually as defendent, with Edward Hutchinson as his attorney. In fact, Samuel Eldred seems to have been very friendly with the Hutchinson family, which may have been an influence in his decision to move to Rhode Island, which he did in 1660. The Hutchinsons had already gone there after Ann Hutchinson's banishment from Massachusetts.

Samuel was one of a committee of two who signed the deed by which the Narragansett Indians sold land to the white settlers. In doing so he "made his mark" to verify his signature, hence he could not write his name, a common thing in those days. In 1670 he was elected Constable at Wickford, RI, and at once became a prominent figure in the struggle for authority over the Narragansett Region, which was going on between Massachusetts and Connecticut officials. He represented Connecticut and suffered both persecution and imprisonment in defense of her interests. This was appreciated and rewarded by the officials of Connecticut. He is last mentioned as a public official in 1679.

Samuel Eldred is mentioned in a 1663 request that the area of Narragansett country in dispute between CT and RI be under the protection of CT.

Naraganset 3, July 1663.
We shoe names are under written being the Inhabitants & the proprietors of the lands lying in the Naraganset have & doe desire (according to his Majesties grante) to be under the Govern'tt of Conecticot Collony & Request there protection according to a letter sent in June last. mr. Bradstreet & others have desired the same in ye Letter formerly Mentioned.

(These names are listed): Joshua Hawes, Will Hudson, Waite Winthrop, Jno Crabtree, George Denison, James Browne, Alexand'r Al ffenick, Tho. Stanton Sen'r, Timo Mather, Jno. Cole, Rich Smith Jun., Richard Lord.
(These names are shown with their actual "marke"): Henry Tibit, Sam Eldred, Sam Waite, Tho. Sewell, Sam'l Eldred Junr, Ruben Willis & Armbras Leach.

In 1697 Samuel deeded to his son, John, 100 acres and a house, dying shortly thereafter. He is buried on his own farm, on a plot set aside by his son as "a burying place for our father's family forever." It is still in existence, though long unused an now grown up with weeds and brush. Samuel died between 4-13-1697 and 2-12-1699. His wife Elizabeth died about 1697. They are both thought to be buried in unmarked graves on their farm in the Eldred family burial grounds which is located at the exterme rear boundary of the Elm Grove cemetery in Allenton. It is about three miles south of Wickford and is only a few hundred yards east of the Post Road from Providence to New London. Samuel's son Capt. John Eldred is also buried there. The burial ground is on a half acre of land with several trees and surrounded by a chain fence. There is a marker there labeling it as the Eldred Family Cemetry. There is also an Eldred lot in the Elm Grove cemetery. A. H. Eldridge visited the site of the cemetery on 8 October 1956. It is located on the extreme rear boundry of the Allenton Cemetery. There is no marker for Samuel, nor for his wife Elizabeth. In 1721, his original house was still standing, though in ruinous condition, and the remains of its foundations were visible as late as 1929.

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