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     William was born in 1638 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. William departed this life on Thursday, 30 March 1719 at ___ at age 81 years.

     Nathaniel was born in 1643 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Nathaniel married Deborah Jacobs on 19 January 1664/65. Grandlparents of John Thomas who marries Mary Ray in 1724. Nathaniel married 2nd Eliza (?) on 3 November 1696.

     Deborah married Nathaniel Thomas, son of Nathaniel Thomas, on 19 January 1664/65. Grandlparents of John Thomas who marries Mary Ray in 1724. Deborah departed this life on Sunday, 17 June 1696 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

     Eliza married Nathaniel Thomas, son of Nathaniel Thomas, on 3 November 1696. Eliza departed this life on Wednesday, 11 October 1713 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

     Elizabeth was born in 1646 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

     Dorothy was born at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

     Jeremiah was born at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

     Elizabeth was born on Tuesday, 11 May 1677 at Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹ Elizabeth married Jeramiah Fowler, son of Henry Fowler III and Rebecca Newell, circa 1696 at ___.^2,3 Elizabeth's husband, Jeramiah, died before 23 December 1723 in Eastchester, Westchester County, New York,, leaving her a widow. She later married 2nd a Mr. Oakley.

     Sarah was born at Eastchester, Westchester County, New York. Sarah married Henry Fowler IV, son of Henry Fowler III and Rebecca Newell, at New York. Sarah was still living when her husband mentioned her in his will dated on 3 March 1730.

     Ann was born at Eastchester, Westchester County, New York. She was the daughter of John Drake, son of John of Plymouth.¹ Ann married Henry Fowler V, son of Henry Fowler IV and Abigail Hoyt. The family resided at Eastchester, Westchester County, New York. Ann departed this life before 2 July 1734 at Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York. She was noted in her husbans will of this date as "my late wife".

     David was born in 1709 at Huntington, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. David married Mary Rudyard on 7 January 1736/37 at Huntington, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.¹ The family resided at Huntington, Suffolk Co., New York. David departed this life on Wednesday, 8 August 1753 at Huntington, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, at age 44 years.

     Phebe was born in 1718 at Huntington, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. Phebe departed this life on Saturday, 4 July 1739 at Huntington, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, at age 21 years.

     Joseph married Sarah Wright, daughter of Jotham Wright I and Tabiatha Sammis, at New York.

     Catherine was born before 1770 at New York. Catherine died before 21 March 1770 at New York as another child was given the same name on this day.

     Keziah was born circa 1712 at Queens County, Long Island, New York. Keziah married Daniel Wright, son of Edmund Wright II and Sarah Townsend, in 1730 at the Town of Oyster Bay, Queens County, Long Island, New York. Keziah was still living in 1763.

     Elizabeth was born on Monday, 3 September 1731 at the City, County & State of New York. She was the daughter of Johannes & Anna [Bayeux] Grosbeck of NYC.

Elizabeth married 2nd Dr. Thomas Wright, son of Edmund Wright II and Sarah Townsend, on 23 November 1755 at the City, County & State of New York. Elizabeth was first married to Mr. Rotchelle. Elizabeth departed this life on Thursday, 20 March 1766 at Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, at age 34 years, 6 months and 17 days.

     Mary was born at Smith Town, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. Mary married David Sammis II, son of David Sammis [Samwayas] and Sarah (?), on 7 January 1736/37 at Huntington, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.¹

     Henry Augustus was born on Tuesday, 11 September 1804 at New York. He was the son of James Nelson. Henry married Catherine Augusta Wright, daughter of Augustus Wright and Katharine Uyt ten Bogaert [second], on 20 March 1826 at New York. 28 October 1850, Henry and his wife, Catherine, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the City, County & State of New York. Enumerated in this household were Henry A. Nelson [45 New York], his wife: Cath. A. [42 New York], children: Jas. [23 New York], Henry A. Jr. [21 New York], Sarah A. [17 New York], Wright [15 New York], Gilbert A. [11 New York], Mary [6 New York], & Horatio [4 New York], along with Ann Thorp [30 --], Bridget McGrath [25 Ireland].¹ Henry departed this life on Friday, 13 December 1861 at the City, County & State of New York, at age 57 years, 3 months and 2 days.

     Alfred was born in 1791 at New York. Alfred married Sarah Latham Wright, daughter of Augustus Wright and Katharine Uyt ten Bogaert [second], on 2 May 1820 at the Brick Presbyterian Church, City, County & State of New York. They were married by Rev. Dr. Spring.¹ They resided in New York City. She ws a very beautiful woman - tall & graceful. It is said that her husband did not treat her well. She was a timid person & that she died of a broken heart.² Alfred departed this life on Monday, 27 March 1848 at New York at age 57 years.³

     John was born on Tuesday, 22 March 1707 at Queens County, Long Island, New York. He was the son of William & Elizabeth [Rhodes] Wright. He was the grandson of Caleb & Elizabeth [Dickerson] Wright and John & Dinah Rhodes, of Oyster Bay. John married Zeruiah Wright, daughter of Edmund Wright II and Sarah Townsend, on 15 April 1736. Zeruiah was of Suckscally Wigwam, L. 1. (Cedar Swamp). He made his will 8 January 1750. John mentions his wife Zerbiah, his children: John [not yet 21 years]. Elizabeth & Anne [not yet 18 years], Father still alive [probably meant father-in-law since his own father is dead], Nicholas & William [younger sons]. [New York Wills: Liber 17, page 83] John departed this life on Monday, 12 January 1750 at Queens County, Long Island, New York, at age 42 years, 9 months and 21 days. His will was probated on 22 March 1750.

     Nancy married Dr. Thomas Wright, son of Edmund Wright II and Sarah Townsend, on 3 October 1769 at the City, County & State of New York.

     Elizabeth Ann was born on Wednesday, 30 June 1734 at Cove Neck in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, Long Island, New York. She was the daughter of Joseph & Mary [Wright] Cooper. Elizabeth Ann married Dr. Thomas Wright, son of Edmund Wright II and Sarah Townsend, in 1751. Elizabeth was of Cove Neck. Elizabeth departed this life on Sunday, 12 January 1755 at Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, at age 20 years, 6 months and 13 days. She was a cousin of Thomas, her marriage being an elopement, and during the four years of her married life Elizabeth Ann was never reconciled to her family. After her death her body was taken to Oyster Bay for burial, but her mother, Mary Cooper, would not permit the body to be brought into the house by way of the front door, insisting it should be taken in thru' the same window by which EIizabeth had made her exit, at the elopement. This was done, and after the funeral services the body was taken out the front door to the cemetery. Elizabeth was buried in the Town of Oyster Bay, Queens County, Long Island, New York.

     Deborah married Richard Valentine I circa 1649 at Town of Hempstead, Long Island, New Netherlands. On the tax rolls of 1684, the widow
-probably the one noted as widow Valentine on the 1698 census. 31 August 1698, an unknown person was listed on the Hempstead Town Census. Enumerated in this household were William Valentine, Abigail, Abigail, Deborah, Mary, Margaret, William, Richard, Elizabeth, Jane, Widow Valentine & Nathan Valentine. Deborah departed this life after 31 August 1698 at the Town of Hempstead, Queens County, Long Island, New York.

     William was born circa 1705 at Hempstead Town, Nassau County, Long Island, New York. He gave his property to his brothers and sisters. William was not mentioned among his siblings in his father's will. It is assumed he died before 2 April 1739.

     Jacob was born circa 1701 at Hempstead Town, Nassau County, Long Island, New York.

     Thomas was born circa 1694 at Hempstead Town, Nassau County, Long Island, New York.

     Henry was born circa 1703 at Hempstead Town, Nassau County, Long Island, New York. Henry married Mary Kirby at the Town of Hempstead, Queens County, Long Island, New York.

     Ruth was born circa 1712 at the Town of Hempstead, Queens County, Long Island, New York. Ruth married Samuel Dean before 2 April 1739 at the Town of Hempstead, Queens County, Long Island, New York. Their marriage was noted in Ruth's father's will of this date.

     Phebe was born circa 1707 at Hempstead Town, Nassau County, Long Island, New York. Phebe married Peter DeMilt on 10 September 1726 at St. George's Anglician Church in the Town of Hempstead, Queens County, Long Island, New York.¹