Person Page 51

Arlene Richards¹

F, #1502, b. 26 JAN 1938, d. 8 NOV 2023

After ca. 1953, Arlene became known as Arlene Redmond

Parents

Father*	John Richards (b. ca. 1897)
Mother*	Dora Billings (b. ca. 1897)

Events

Birth	On 26 JAN 1938, Arlene Richards was born in Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA, USAG.¹
Census	On 1 APR 1950, Arlene Richards (age 12) and Dora Billings (age ~53) appeared in the census of 1950 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USAG. Census detail: Dora Richards • 107 Tyler CT., Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA> • Relationship: Head • Birth Place: New York • Birth Date: abt 1897 • Age: 53 • Gender: Female • Race: White • Occupation Category: Working • Industry: Department store • Occupation: Maintenance Worker • Worker Class: Private • Hours Worked: 35 • Marital Status: Separated • Household Members: Dora Richards (53) Head • Emory Richards (15) Daughter • Sherry Richards (14) Daughter • Arlene Richards (12) Daughter.²
Employment	Bet 1960 and 2012, Arlene worked was a sales associate with, Sibley's, Kaufmann's, Macy's and J. C. Penny's until her retirement in 2012. Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USAG.¹
Death	On 8 NOV 2023, Arlene (85) died. De Witt, Onondaga Co., NY, USAG.¹

Exhibits & Photographs

Arlene R Redmond

Citations

[S50] Obituary: Obituary • Arlene R. Redmond (b. 26 JAN 1938 - d. 08 NOV 2023) • Legacy.com • Syracuse Post Standard • 09 NOV 2023 • https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obituaries/syracuse/name/arlene-redmond-obituary?id=53555334.
[S172] US Federal Census 1950: Dora Richards • New York > Onondaga > Syracuse > 71-175 • Roll: 1660 • Page: 4 • Dwelling Number: 45 • Collection ID: 62308 • https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/287660677:62308 • page 5 of 30 • https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-New_York-063996-0005 • Author: Census Bureau • Publisher: US Department of Commerce, 1950 • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62308/.

Last Edited

10 NOV 2023

James Samson¹

M, #1504, b. 24 JUN 1575, d. 2 FEB 1638

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Partner

He married Martha Cooper (b. 15 MAR 1577, d. 17 AUG 1654)²

Children with Martha Cooper:

Son*

Henry Samson

+ (b. 15 JAN 1603/04, d. 21 DEC 1684)

Events

Birth	On 24 JUN 1575, James Samson was born in Campton, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	James Samson married Martha Cooper.²
Birth of Child	His son Henry Samson was born on 15 JAN 1603/04 in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death	On 2 FEB 1638, James (62) died. Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Death of Spouse	His wife Martha Cooper died on 17 AUG 1654 in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.

Relationship

8th great-grandfather of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

Father of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/James-Sampson/6000000000141446899 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Martha-Samson/6000000000141449021 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

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19 NOV 2021

Martha Cooper¹

F, #1505, b. 15 MAR 1577, d. 17 AUG 1654

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After bef 1604, Martha became known as Martha Samson¹

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Parents

Father*	Edmund Cooper Gent (b. 1 DEC 1542, d. 4 JAN 1618)
Mother*	Mary Wyne (b. ca. 1543, d. 22 MAY 1598)

Partner

She married James Samson (b. 24 JUN 1575, d. 2 FEB 1638)¹

Children with James Samson:

Son*

Henry Samson

+ (b. 15 JAN 1603/04, d. 21 DEC 1684)

Events

Birth	On 15 MAR 1577, Martha Cooper was born in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	Martha Cooper married James Samson.¹
Birth of Child	Her son Henry Samson was born on 15 JAN 1603/04 in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death of Spouse	Her husband James Samson died on 2 FEB 1638 in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death	On 17 AUG 1654, Martha (77) died. Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹

Relationship

8th great-grandmother of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

1st cousin 8 times removed of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
1st cousin 8 times removed of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
1st cousin 7 times removed of Rev. Lyman Beecher
Mother of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Martha-Samson/6000000000141449021 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

19 NOV 2021

Edmund Cooper Gent¹

M, #1506, b. 1 DEC 1542, d. 4 JAN 1618

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Parents

Father*	Michael Cooper II (b. ca. 1510, d. ca. 16 OCT 1556)
Mother*	Elizabeth Page (b. ca. 1515, d. 1 APR 1569)

Partner

He married Mary Wyne (b. ca. 1543, d. 22 MAY 1598)

Children with Mary Wyne:

Daughter*

Martha Cooper

+ (b. 15 MAR 1577, d. 17 AUG 1654)

Events

Birth	On 1 DEC 1542, Edmund Cooper Gent was born in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	Edmund Cooper Gent married Mary Wyne.
Birth of Child	His daughter Martha Cooper was born on 15 MAR 1577 in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death of Spouse	His wife Mary Wyne died on 22 MAY 1598 in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death	On 4 JAN 1618, Edmund (75) died. Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹

Relationship

9th great-grandfather of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

7th great-granduncle of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
7th great-granduncle of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
6th great-granduncle of Rev. Lyman Beecher
Grandfather of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Edmund-Cooper-Gent/6000000001187437065 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

19 NOV 2021

Michael Cooper II¹

M, #1507, b. ca. 1510, d. ca. 16 OCT 1556

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Partner

Ca. 1538 he married Elizabeth Page (b. ca. 1515, d. 1 APR 1569)²

Children with Elizabeth Page:

1.	Son*	John Cooper+ (b. 20 OCT 1538, d. ca. 1565)
2.	Son*	Edmund Cooper Gent+ (b. 1 DEC 1542, d. 4 JAN 1618)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1510, Michael Cooper II was born in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	Ca. 1538, Michael Cooper II (~28) married Elizabeth Page (~23.)²
Birth of Child	His son John Cooper was born on 20 OCT 1538 in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Birth of Child	His son Edmund Cooper Gent was born on 1 DEC 1542 in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death	Ca. 16 OCT 1556, Michael (~46) died. Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Death of Spouse	His wife Elizabeth Page died on 1 APR 1569 in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.

Relationship

10th great-grandfather of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

8th great-grandfather of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
8th great-grandfather of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
7th great-grandfather of Rev. Lyman Beecher
Great-grandfather of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Michael-Cooper-II/6000000003938684920 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Cooper/6000000003938684926 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

19 NOV 2021

Elizabeth Page¹

F, #1508, b. ca. 1515, d. 1 APR 1569

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After ca. 1542, Elizabeth became known as Elizabeth Cooper¹

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Partner

Ca. 1538 she married Michael Cooper II (b. ca. 1510, d. ca. 16 OCT 1556)¹

Children with Michael Cooper II:

1.	Son*	John Cooper+ (b. 20 OCT 1538, d. ca. 1565)
2.	Son*	Edmund Cooper Gent+ (b. 1 DEC 1542, d. 4 JAN 1618)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1515, Elizabeth Page was born in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	Ca. 1538, Elizabeth Page (~23) married Michael Cooper II (~28.)¹
Birth of Child	Her son John Cooper was born on 20 OCT 1538 in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Birth of Child	Her son Edmund Cooper Gent was born on 1 DEC 1542 in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death of Spouse	Her husband Michael Cooper II died ca. 16 OCT 1556 in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death of Child	Her son John Cooper died ca. 1565 in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death	On 1 APR 1569, Elizabeth (~54) died. Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹

Relationship

10th great-grandmother of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

8th great-grandmother of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
8th great-grandmother of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
7th great-grandmother of Rev. Lyman Beecher
Great-grandmother of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Cooper/6000000003938684926 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

19 NOV 2021

Mary Wyne¹

F, #1509, b. ca. 1543, d. 22 MAY 1598

Family Explorer

After ca. 1576, Mary became known as Mary Cooper¹

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Partner

She married Edmund Cooper Gent (b. 1 DEC 1542, d. 4 JAN 1618)

Children with Edmund Cooper Gent:

Daughter*

Martha Cooper

+ (b. 15 MAR 1577, d. 17 AUG 1654)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1543, Mary Wyne was born in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	Mary Wyne married Edmund Cooper Gent.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Martha Cooper was born on 15 MAR 1577 in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death	On 22 MAY 1598, Mary (~55) died. Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Death of Spouse	Her husband Edmund Cooper Gent died on 4 JAN 1618 in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.

Relationship

9th great-grandmother of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

Grandmother of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Mary-Cooper/6000000001187473010 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

19 NOV 2021

John Cooper¹

M, #1510, b. 20 OCT 1538, d. ca. 1565

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Parents

Father*	Michael Cooper II (b. ca. 1510, d. ca. 16 OCT 1556)
Mother*	Elizabeth Page (b. ca. 1515, d. 1 APR 1569)

Partner

He married Maria Spear (b. ca. 1528, d. ca. 1626)²

Children with Maria Spear:

Son*

John Cooper Jr.+ (b. ca. 1554, d. 12 MAR 1620)

Events

Birth	On 20 OCT 1538, John Cooper was born in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	John Cooper married Maria Spear.²
Birth of Child	His son John Cooper Jr. was born ca. 1554 in Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.
Death	Ca. 1565, John (~27) died. Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Death of Spouse	His wife Maria Spear died ca. 1626.

Relationship

9th great-granduncle of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

7th great-grandfather of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
7th great-grandfather of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
6th great-grandfather of Rev. Lyman Beecher
Granduncle of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/John-Cooper/6000000000318580325 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Maria-Cooper/6000000043006331116 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

19 NOV 2021

Maria Spear¹

F, #1511, b. ca. 1528, d. ca. 1626

Family Explorer

After ca. 1554, Maria became known as Maria Cooper¹

Partner

She married John Cooper (b. 20 OCT 1538, d. ca. 1565)¹

Children with John Cooper:

Son*

John Cooper Jr.+ (b. ca. 1554, d. 12 MAR 1620)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1528, Maria Spear was born in Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	Maria Spear married John Cooper.¹
Birth of Child	Her son John Cooper Jr. was born ca. 1554 in Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.
Death of Spouse	Her husband John Cooper died ca. 1565 in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, East, EnglandG.
Death of Child	Her son John Cooper Jr. died on 12 MAR 1620 in Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.
Death	Ca. 1626, Maria (~98) died.¹

Notable Relatives

7th great-grandmother of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
7th great-grandmother of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
6th great-grandmother of Rev. Lyman Beecher

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Maria-Cooper/6000000043006331116 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

19 NOV 2021

John Cooper Jr.¹

M, #1512, b. ca. 1554, d. 12 MAR 1620

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	John Cooper (b. 20 OCT 1538, d. ca. 1565)
Mother*	Maria Spear (b. ca. 1528, d. ca. 1626)

Partner

He married Elizabeth Haner (b. ca. 1558, d. ca. 1592)²

Children with Elizabeth Haner:

Son*

Thomas or Stephen Cooper+ (b. ca. 1580, d. ca. 1615)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1554, John Cooper Jr. was born in Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.³
Marriage	John Cooper Jr. married Elizabeth Haner.²
Birth of Child	His son Thomas or Stephen Cooper was born ca. 1580 in EnglandG I.
Death of Spouse	His wife Elizabeth Haner died ca. 1592 in Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.
Death of Child	His son Thomas or Stephen Cooper died ca. 1615 in Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.
Death	On 12 MAR 1620, John (~66) died. Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.³

Relationship

1st cousin 10 times removed of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

6th great-grandfather of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
6th great-grandfather of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
5th great-grandfather of Rev. Lyman Beecher
1st cousin 1 time removed of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/John-Cooper/6000000000318580325 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Cooper/6000000128028665821 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/John-Cooper/6000000043006272097 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

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19 NOV 2021

Elizabeth Haner¹

F, #1513, b. ca. 1558, d. ca. 1592

Family Explorer

After, Elizabeth became known as Elizabeth Cooper¹

Partner

She married John Cooper Jr. (b. ca. 1554, d. 12 MAR 1620)¹

Children with John Cooper Jr.:

Son*

Thomas or Stephen Cooper+ (b. ca. 1580, d. ca. 1615)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1558, Elizabeth Haner was born in Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	Elizabeth Haner married John Cooper Jr.¹
Birth of Child	Her son Thomas or Stephen Cooper was born ca. 1580 in EnglandG I.
Death	Ca. 1592, Elizabeth (~34) died. Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.¹
Death of Spouse	Her husband John Cooper Jr. died on 12 MAR 1620 in Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.

Notable Relatives

6th great-grandmother of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
6th great-grandmother of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
5th great-grandmother of Rev. Lyman Beecher

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Cooper/6000000128028665821 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

19 NOV 2021

Thomas or Stephen Cooper¹

M, #1514, b. ca. 1580, d. ca. 1615

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	John Cooper Jr. (b. ca. 1554, d. 12 MAR 1620)
Mother*	Elizabeth Haner (b. ca. 1558, d. ca. 1592)

Children::

Son*

John Cooper+ (b. 22 JUL 1610, d. 23 NOV 1689)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1580, Thomas or Stephen Cooper was born in EnglandG I.¹
Birth of Child	His son John Cooper was born on 22 JUL 1610 in Greater London, London, EnglandG.
Death	Ca. 1615, Thomas (~35) died. Hingham, Norfolk, East, EnglandG.¹

Relationship

2nd cousin 9 times removed of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

5th great-grandfather of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
5th great-grandfather of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
4th great-grandfather of Rev. Lyman Beecher
2nd cousin of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Thomas-Cooper/6000000018822765474 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

6 DEC 2021

Elizabeth Walker¹

F, #1515, b. ca. SEP 1583, d. 2 OCT 1673

Family Explorer

After aft 15 AUG 1610, Elizabeth became known as Elizabeth Warren¹

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Partner

On 14 APR 1610 she married Richard Warren (b. ca. 1578, d. 20 OCT 1628)¹

Children with Richard Warren:

1.	Daughter*	Mary Warren+ (b. 25 DEC 1610, d. 27 MAR 1683)
2.	Daughter*	Anna Warren (b. ca. 1612)
3.	Daughter*	Sarah Warren (b. ca. 1614)
4.	Daughter*	Elizabeth Warren (b. ca. 1616)
5.	Daughter*	Abigail Warren (b. ca. 1618)
6.	Son*	Nathaniel Warren+ (b. ca. 1625, d. 21 OCT 1667)
7.	Son*	Joseph Warren (b. ca. 1626)

Events

Birth	Ca. SEP 1583, Elizabeth Walker was born in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	On 14 APR 1610, Elizabeth Walker (~26) married Richard Warren (~32) in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, East, EnglandG.¹
Birth of Child	Her daughter Mary Warren was born on 25 DEC 1610 in Greater London, London, EnglandG.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Anna Warren was born ca. 1612.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Sarah Warren was born ca. 1614.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Elizabeth Warren was born ca. 1616.
Birth of Child	Her daughter Abigail Warren was born ca. 1618.
Psgr List	On 10 JUL 1623, Elizabeth Walker (~39) and Richard Warren (~45) traveling with Mary Warren, Anna Warren, Sarah Warren, Abigail Warren, and Elizabeth Warren were passengers on the Anne, Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG. Detail: Richard immigrated three years earlier on the Mayflower, returned to England to bring Elizabeth and his five daughters to the new world.¹
Birth of Child	Her son Nathaniel Warren was born ca. 1625.
Birth of Child	Her son Joseph Warren was born ca. 1626.
Death of Spouse	Her husband Richard Warren died on 20 OCT 1628 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG.
Death of Child	Her son Nathaniel Warren died on 21 OCT 1667.
Death	On 2 OCT 1673, Elizabeth (~90) died. Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG.¹
Burial	Elizabeth is buried at Burial Hill, Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG.¹

Biography

Richard Warren's primary role in the founding of Plymouth Colony was that of a contributing participant and essential signatory of the colony's foundational document. Warren was one of the "Strangers"—the non-Separatist passengers—who joined the voyage from London, distinguishing him from the Leiden congregation of Pilgrims. Upon the Mayflower's arrival in November 1620, he was one of the 41 men who signed the Mayflower Compact, which established a civil government and pledged the colonists to "covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic." This act of signing cemented his importance in establishing the rule of law in the new settlement. Furthermore, Warren was a dependable member of the crucial early exploration parties tasked with searching Cape Cod for a suitable place to settle. These small groups faced freezing weather and danger, including the "First Encounter" with Indigenous people, and Warren's participation demonstrates his commitment to the physical and practical success of the colony during its most vulnerable phase.

Richard Warren's most enduring historic significance is deeply connected to the formidable role played by his widow, Elizabeth Walker Warren. While Richard himself survived the devastating first winter, he died relatively early, around 1628, leaving Elizabeth to manage their family of seven young children. As a widow, Elizabeth Warren became one of the most prominent and powerful women in the colony. She was formally granted her deceased husband's status as a "Purchaser" (a shareholder in the company that financed the colony), a unique distinction that involved the unanimous passing of a law by the Plymouth Court specifically for her. This official recognition allowed her to actively manage the family’s extensive land holdings, which stretched from Hob's Hole to Eel River. For the next 45 years, until her death in 1673, she successfully maintained her family’s wealth and standing, strategically deeding land to her sons-in-law as her daughters married. Elizabeth Warren's resilience and longevity not only ensured the continuity of the Warren family line—from which millions of Americans, including several U.S. Presidents, descend—but also provided a rare and powerful example of a woman exercising significant economic and legal influence in early colonial New England.^2,3

Relationship

9th great-grandmother of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

5th great-grandmother of President Ulysses Simpson Grant
6th great-grandmother of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Warren/6000000002578057753 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S170] wikipedia.org: Richard Warren • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Warren — Updated on 26 NOV 2025 • Collection: https://www.wikipedia.org/.
[S170] wikipedia.org: List of Mayflower passengers • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mayflower_passengers — Updated on 26 NOV 2025 • Collection: https://www.wikipedia.org/.

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26 NOV 2025

Abigail Stetson¹

F, #1516, b. 1 JUL 1744, d. 13 OCT 1831

Family Explorer

After, Abigail became known as Abigail Samson¹

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Partner

On 4 DEC 1760 she married John Samson (b. 8 AUG 1727, d. 23 JUL 1805)¹

Children with John Samson:

Son*

Lewis Samson

+ (b. 5 MAR 1783, d. 9 JUN 1821)

Events

Birth	On 1 JUL 1744, Abigail Stetson was born in Kingston, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG.¹
Marriage	On 4 DEC 1760, Abigail Stetson (16) married John Samson (33) in Kingston, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG.¹
Birth of Child	Her son Lewis Samson was born on 5 MAR 1783 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG.
Death of Spouse	Her husband John Samson died on 23 JUL 1805 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG.
Death of Child	Her son Lewis Samson died on 9 JUN 1821 in Mexico, Oswego Co., NY, USAG.
Death	On 13 OCT 1831, Abigail (87) died. Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG.¹
Burial	Abigail is buried at Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA, USAG.¹

Relationship

4th great-grandmother of Judy Karen Tilton

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Abigail-Samson/6000000000320721283 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

1 NOV 2023

Pamelia Pettis^1,2

F, #1517, b. 1 MAR 1795, d. 21 SEP 1845

Family Explorer

After 1819, Pamelia became known as Pamelia Tilton¹

Partner

Ca. 1819 she married John Tilton Sr. (b. 15 JAN 1790, d. 6 DEC 1851)^3,4

Events

Name-Var	Also known as Parmelia.²
Birth	On 1 MAR 1795, Pamelia Pettis was born in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.³
Marriage	Ca. 1819, Pamelia Pettis (~24) married John Tilton Sr. (~29.)^3,4
Death	On 21 SEP 1845, Pamelia (50) died. Mexico, Oswego Co., NY, USAG.³
Burial	Pamelia is buried at Wellwood Cemetery, Mexico, Oswego Co., NY, USAG.³
Death of Spouse	Her husband John Tilton Sr. died on 6 DEC 1851 in Mexico, Oswego Co., NY, USAG.

Citations

[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22113842/pamelia-tilton • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/179167373/person/312325355312/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: Pamelia (Pettis) Tilton (b. 01-MAR-1795, d. 21-SEP-1845) Age 50 years, 6 months, and 20 days • Birth: 01-MAR-1795 • Death: 21-SEP-1845 • Cemetery: Wellwood Cemetery, Mexico, Oswego Co., NY, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22113842 • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: John Tilton (b. 15-JAN-1790, d. 06-DEC-1851) Age 61 years, 10 months, and 21 days • Birth: 15-JAN-1790 • Death: 06-DEC-1851 • Cemetery: Wellwood Cemetery, Mexico, Oswego Co., NY, USA • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22113838 • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

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14 MAR 2025

Ebenezer Tilton^1,2

M, #1518, b. ca. 1753, d. ca. 18 JUN 1824

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Parents

Father*	John Tilton Jr. (b. 24 MAR 1705/06, d. 1783)
Mother*	Sarah Gibbs (b. 29 JUL 1714)

Partner

On 6 JAN 1785 he married Hepsibah Parker (b. ca. APR 1764, d. aft 1825)^1,3

Children with Hepsibah Parker:

Son*

John Tilton Sr.

+ (b. 15 JAN 1790, d. 6 DEC 1851)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1753, Ebenezer Tilton was born in Chilmark, Dukes Co., MA, USAG.^1,2,4
Marriage	On 6 JAN 1785, Ebenezer Tilton (~32) married Hepsibah Parker (~20) in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.^1,3
Birth of Child	His son John Tilton Sr. was born on 15 JAN 1790 in Easton, Washington Co., NY, USAG.
Death	Ca. 18 JUN 1824, Ebenezer (~71) died. Cambridge, Washington Co., NY, USAG.⁴
Probate	On 19 JUN 1824, Ebenezer had his will probated in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY, USAG.⁴
Death of Spouse	His wife Hepsibah Parker died aft 1825 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY, USAG.

Relationship

4th great-grandfather of Judy Karen Tilton

Citations

[S374] Tilton Family in America, History of the: page 233, item (8), Ebenezer Tilton (W5-48) ; born about 1753; married Hepsibah Parker, of Falmouth, Mass., January 6, 1785. • Author: Tilton, Francis Theodore • Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1927 • Collection: https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G006543.pdf • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/50718-history-of-the-tilton-family-in-america-vol-01.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22113838/john-tilton • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/179167373/person/312325366665/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/179167373/person/312325366656/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.

Last Edited

6 JUL 2024

Hepsibah Parker^1,2

F, #1519, b. ca. APR 1764, d. aft 1825

Family Explorer

After, Hepsibah became known as Hepsibah Tilton²

The

icon indicates a direct ancestor.

Parents

Father*	William Parker (b. 8 MAY 1728, d. 25 JAN 1778)
Mother*	Mercy Davis (b. 24 APR 1734, d. 9 AUG 1820)

Partner

On 6 JAN 1785 she married Ebenezer Tilton (b. ca. 1753, d. ca. 18 JUN 1824)^1,2

Children with Ebenezer Tilton:

Son*

John Tilton Sr.

+ (b. 15 JAN 1790, d. 6 DEC 1851)

Events

Birth	Ca. APR 1764, Hepsibah Parker was born in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.²
Marriage	On 6 JAN 1785, Hepsibah Parker (~20) married Ebenezer Tilton (~32) in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.^1,2
Birth of Child	Her son John Tilton Sr. was born on 15 JAN 1790 in Easton, Washington Co., NY, USAG.
Death of Spouse	Her husband Ebenezer Tilton died ca. 18 JUN 1824 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY, USAG.
Death	Aft 1825, Hepsibah died. Cambridge, Washington Co., NY, USAG.²

Relationship

4th great-grandmother of Judy Karen Tilton

Citations

[S374] Tilton Family in America, History of the: page 233, item (8), Ebenezer Tilton (W5-48) ; born about 1753; married Hepsibah Parker, of Falmouth, Mass., January 6, 1785. • Author: Tilton, Francis Theodore • Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1927 • Collection: https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G006543.pdf • Collection: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/50718-history-of-the-tilton-family-in-america-vol-01.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/179167373/person/312325366665/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.

Last Edited

6 JUL 2024

William Parker¹

M, #1520, b. 8 MAY 1728, d. 25 JAN 1778

Family Explorer

The

icon indicates a direct ancestor.

Partner

Ca. 1764 he married Mercy Davis (b. 24 APR 1734, d. 9 AUG 1820)²

Children with Mercy Davis:

Daughter*

Hepsibah Parker

+ (b. ca. APR 1764, d. aft 1825)

Events

Birth	On 8 MAY 1728, William Parker was born in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.¹
Marriage	Ca. 1764, William Parker (~36) married Mercy Davis (~30) in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.²
Birth of Child	His daughter Hepsibah Parker was born ca. APR 1764 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.
Death	On 25 JAN 1778, William (49) died. Albany, Albany Co., NY, USAG.¹
Death of Spouse	His wife Mercy Davis died on 9 AUG 1820 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.

Relationship

5th great-grandfather of Judy Karen Tilton

Citations

[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/13020908/person/402209492695/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/13020908/person/402209492732/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.

Last Edited

22 NOV 2021

Mercy Davis¹

F, #1521, b. 24 APR 1734, d. 9 AUG 1820

Family Explorer

After, Mercy became known as Mercy Parker¹

The

icon indicates a direct ancestor.

Partner

Ca. 1764 she married William Parker (b. 8 MAY 1728, d. 25 JAN 1778)¹

Children with William Parker:

Daughter*

Hepsibah Parker

+ (b. ca. APR 1764, d. aft 1825)

Events

Birth	On 24 APR 1734, Mercy Davis was born in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.¹
Marriage	Ca. 1764, Mercy Davis (~30) married William Parker (~36) in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.¹
Birth of Child	Her daughter Hepsibah Parker was born ca. APR 1764 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.
Death of Spouse	Her husband William Parker died on 25 JAN 1778 in Albany, Albany Co., NY, USAG.
Death	On 9 AUG 1820, Mercy (86) died. Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USAG.¹

Relationship

5th great-grandmother of Judy Karen Tilton

Citations

[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/13020908/person/402209492732/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.

Last Edited

22 NOV 2021

David Henry Beecher¹

M, #1522, b. 25 APR 1738, d. 12 JUN 1805

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*	Nathaniel Beecher (b. 7 MAR 1706, d. 9 FEB 1786)
Mother*	Sarah Sperry (b. 26 MAY 1712, d. 4 OCT 1796)

Partner

Ca. 1775 he married Ester Hawley (b. 17 FEB 1748, d. 16 OCT 1775)^2,3

Children with Ester Hawley:

Son*

Rev. Lyman Beecher+ (b. 12 OCT 1775, d. 10 JAN 1863)

Events

Birth	On 25 APR 1738, David Henry Beecher was born in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Marriage	Ca. 1775, David Henry Beecher (~37) married Ester Hawley (~27) in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG. Detail: Ester was the 3rd wife of David.^2,3
Birth of Child	His son Rev. Lyman Beecher was born on 12 OCT 1775 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death of Spouse	His wife Ester Hawley died on 16 OCT 1775 in Litchfield Co., CT, USAG.
Death	On 12 JUN 1805, David (67) died. New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Burial	David is buried at Goshen Center Cemetery, Goshen, Litchfield Co., CT, USAG. Detail: Inscription: Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mr. David Beecher/ who died June 12, 1805 AE. 67./ Mary, his 1st wife died June 5th/ 1770 AE. 30/ Lydia, his 2nd wife died Sept 24th/ 1773 AE. 27/ Esther, his 3rd wife died Oct 16th/ 1775 AE. 27/ Elizabeth, his 4th wife died Oct 9th/ 1777 AE. 35/ Also 8 of their children.^1,4

Relationship

7th cousin 4 times removed of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

Grandfather of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
Grandfather of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
Father of Rev. Lyman Beecher
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/David-Henry-Beecher/6000000000695239402 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Esther-Hawley-Lyman/6000000000695315199 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42609561/esther-hawley-beecher • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42609570/david-beecher • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

23 NOV 2021

Sarah Sperry

F, #1523, b. 26 MAY 1712, d. 4 OCT 1796

Family Explorer

After 1732, Sarah became known as Sarah Beecher

Parents

Father*	Ebenezer Sperry (b. 6 JUL 1663, d. ca. 1738)
Mother*	Abigail Dickerman (b. 26 SEP 1670, d. 1752)

Partner

Ca. 1732 she married Nathaniel Beecher (b. 7 MAR 1706, d. 9 FEB 1786)¹

Children with Nathaniel Beecher:

Son*

David Henry Beecher+ (b. 25 APR 1738, d. 12 JUN 1805)

Events

Birth	On 26 MAY 1712, Sarah Sperry was born in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.²
Marriage	Ca. 1732, Sarah Sperry (~20) married Nathaniel Beecher (~26) in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Birth of Child	Her son David Henry Beecher was born on 25 APR 1738 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death of Spouse	Her husband Nathaniel Beecher died on 9 FEB 1786 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death	On 4 OCT 1796, Sarah (84) died. New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.²
Burial	Sarah is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.²

Relationship

6th cousin 5 times removed of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

Great-grandmother of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
Great-grandmother of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
Grandmother of Rev. Lyman Beecher
2nd cousin 4 times removed of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Nathaniel-Beecher/6000000000695246226 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Sarah-Beecher/6000000000695214724 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

23 NOV 2021

Nathaniel Beecher¹

M, #1524, b. 7 MAR 1706, d. 9 FEB 1786

Family Explorer

Partner

Ca. 1732 he married Sarah Sperry (b. 26 MAY 1712, d. 4 OCT 1796)¹

Children with Sarah Sperry:

Son*

David Henry Beecher+ (b. 25 APR 1738, d. 12 JUN 1805)

Events

Birth	On 7 MAR 1706, Nathaniel Beecher was born in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Marriage	Ca. 1732, Nathaniel Beecher (~26) married Sarah Sperry (~20) in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Birth of Child	His son David Henry Beecher was born on 25 APR 1738 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death	On 9 FEB 1786, Nathaniel (79) died. New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Burial	Nathaniel is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Death of Spouse	His wife Sarah Sperry died on 4 OCT 1796 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.

Notable Relatives

Great-grandfather of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
Great-grandfather of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
Grandfather of Rev. Lyman Beecher

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Nathaniel-Beecher/6000000000695246226 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.

Last Edited

23 NOV 2021

Ester Hawley¹

F, #1525, b. 17 FEB 1748, d. 16 OCT 1775

Family Explorer

After bef 1775, Ester became known as Ester Beecher¹

Partner

Ca. 1775 she married David Henry Beecher (b. 25 APR 1738, d. 12 JUN 1805)^1,2

Children with David Henry Beecher:

Son*

Rev. Lyman Beecher+ (b. 12 OCT 1775, d. 10 JAN 1863)

Events

Birth-Alt	It has been reported ca. 17 FEB 1742 Ester Hawley was born in CT, USAG I.¹
Birth	On 17 FEB 1748, Ester Hawley was born in Middlesex Co., MA, USAG.²
Marriage	Ca. 1775, Ester Hawley (~27) married David Henry Beecher (~37) in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG. Detail: Ester was the 3rd wife of David.^1,2
Birth of Child	Her son Rev. Lyman Beecher was born on 12 OCT 1775 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death-Alt	It has been reported on 14 OCT 1775, Ester (27) died. New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Death	On 16 OCT 1775, Ester (27) died. Litchfield Co., CT, USAG.²
Burial	Ester is buried at Goshen Center Cemetery, Goshen, Litchfield Co., CT, USAG. Detail: Inscription: Sacred/ to the memory of/ Mr. David Beecher/ who died June 12, 1805 AE. 67./ Mary, his 1st wife died June 5th/ 1770 AE. 30/ Lydia, his 2nd wife died Sept 24th/ 1773 AE. 27/ Esther, his 3rd wife died Oct 16th/ 1775 AE. 27/ Elizabeth, his 4th wife died Oct 9th/ 1777 AE. 35/ Also 8 of their children.^1,2
Death of Spouse	Her husband David Henry Beecher died on 12 JUN 1805 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.

Notable Relatives

Grandmother of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
Grandmother of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
Mother of Rev. Lyman Beecher

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Esther-Hawley-Lyman/6000000000695315199 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42609561/esther-hawley-beecher • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

23 NOV 2021

Ebenezer Sperry¹

M, #1526, b. 6 JUL 1663, d. ca. 1738

Family Explorer

Partner

On 21 JAN 1688 he married Abigail Dickerman (b. 26 SEP 1670, d. 1752)²

Children with Abigail Dickerman:

Daughter*

Sarah Sperry+ (b. 26 MAY 1712, d. 4 OCT 1796)

Events

Birth	On 6 JUL 1663, Ebenezer Sperry was born in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Marriage	On 21 JAN 1688, Ebenezer Sperry (24) married Abigail Dickerman (17) in CT, USAG I.²
Birth of Child	His daughter Sarah Sperry was born on 26 MAY 1712 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death	Ca. 1738, Ebenezer (~75) died. New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.³
Burial	Ebenezer is buried at Center Church on the Green Churchyard, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.^1,3
Death of Spouse	His wife Abigail Dickerman died in 1752 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.

Notable Relatives

2nd great-grandfather of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
2nd great-grandfather of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
Great-grandfather of Rev. Lyman Beecher

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Sarah-Beecher/6000000000695214724 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S168] Geni.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/392906/person/122304033759/facts • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36917881/ebenezer-sperry • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

24 NOV 2021

Abigail Dickerman¹

F, #1527, b. 26 SEP 1670, d. 1752

Family Explorer

After FEB 1689, Abigail became known as Abigail Sperry¹

Parents

Father*	Lt. Abraham Dickerman (b. ca. 1634, d. 2 NOV 1711)
Mother*	Mary Cooper (b. 5 AUG 1640, d. 4 JAN 1705)

Partner

On 21 JAN 1688 she married Ebenezer Sperry (b. 6 JUL 1663, d. ca. 1738)¹

Children with Ebenezer Sperry:

Daughter*

Sarah Sperry+ (b. 26 MAY 1712, d. 4 OCT 1796)

Events

Birth	On 26 SEP 1670, Abigail Dickerman was born in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Marriage	On 21 JAN 1688, Abigail Dickerman (17) married Ebenezer Sperry (24) in CT, USAG I.¹
Birth of Child	Her daughter Sarah Sperry was born on 26 MAY 1712 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death of Spouse	Her husband Ebenezer Sperry died ca. 1738 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death	In 1752, Abigail (~82) died. New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.^1,2
Burial	Abigail is buried at Center Church on the Green Churchyard, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.^1,2

Relationship

5th cousin 6 times removed of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

2nd great-grandmother of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
2nd great-grandmother of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
Great-grandmother of Rev. Lyman Beecher
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Henry Samson

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/392906/person/122304033759/facts • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36921540/abigail-sperry • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

24 NOV 2021

Lt. Abraham Dickerman¹

M, #1528, b. ca. 1634, d. 2 NOV 1711

Family Explorer

Partner

On 2 DEC 1658 he married Mary Cooper (b. 5 AUG 1640, d. 4 JAN 1705)²

Children with Mary Cooper:

Daughter*

Abigail Dickerman+ (b. 26 SEP 1670, d. 1752)

Events

Birth	Ca. 1634, Lt. Abraham Dickerman was born in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USAG.^1,3
Marriage	On 2 DEC 1658, Lt. Abraham Dickerman (~24) married Mary Cooper (18) in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.²
Birth of Child	His daughter Abigail Dickerman was born on 26 SEP 1670 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death of Spouse	His wife Mary Cooper died on 4 JAN 1705 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death	On 2 NOV 1711, Abraham (~77) died. New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Burial	Abraham is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG. Detail: Buried in the Green -- tombstone along the West Wall of the Grove St. Cemetery. Inscription: Here Lies Ye Body of Lieut. Abram Dickerman Who Died Nov'r 1. 1711 aged 77 years.^1,4

Notable Relatives

3rd great-grandfather of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
3rd great-grandfather of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
2nd great-grandfather of Rev. Lyman Beecher

Citations

[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/Lieutenant-Abraham-Dickerman-I/6000000000770229440 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/7117983/person/252255703868/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/7117983/person/252255703867/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8646607/abraham-dickerman • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

24 NOV 2021

Mary Cooper¹

F, #1529, b. 5 AUG 1640, d. 4 JAN 1705

Family Explorer

After 2 DEC 1658, Mary became known as Mary Dickerman¹

Parents

Father*	John Cooper (b. 22 JUL 1610, d. 23 NOV 1689)
Mother*	Mary Woolen (b. ca. 1614, d. 23 NOV 1668)

Partner

On 2 DEC 1658 she married Lt. Abraham Dickerman (b. ca. 1634, d. 2 NOV 1711)¹

Children with Lt. Abraham Dickerman:

Daughter*

Abigail Dickerman+ (b. 26 SEP 1670, d. 1752)

Events

Birth	On 5 AUG 1640, Mary Cooper was born in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.^1,2
Marriage	On 2 DEC 1658, Mary Cooper (18) married Lt. Abraham Dickerman (~24) in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.¹
Birth of Child	Her daughter Abigail Dickerman was born on 26 SEP 1670 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death	On 4 JAN 1705, Mary (64) died. New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.^1,2
Burial	Mary is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG. Detail: Buried in the Green -- tombstone along the West Wall. Inscription: Mrs. Mary Dickerman aged 66 Deceased January Ye 4th 1705/6.^1,3
Death of Spouse	Her husband Lt. Abraham Dickerman died on 2 NOV 1711 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.

Relationship

4th cousin 7 times removed of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

3rd great-grandmother of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
3rd great-grandmother of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
2nd great-grandmother of Rev. Lyman Beecher
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Henry Samson

Citations

[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/7117983/person/252255703868/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/171930742/person/282264973081/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8646545/mary-dickerman • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

24 NOV 2021

John Cooper^1,2

M, #1530, b. 22 JUL 1610, d. 23 NOV 1689

Family Explorer

Parents

Father*

Thomas or Stephen Cooper (b. ca. 1580, d. ca. 1615)

Partner

Ca. 1635 he married Mary Woolen (b. ca. 1614, d. 23 NOV 1668)^3,2

Children with Mary Woolen:

Daughter*

Mary Cooper+ (b. 5 AUG 1640, d. 4 JAN 1705)

Events

Birth	On 22 JUL 1610, John Cooper was born in Greater London, London, EnglandG.^2,4
Birth-Alt	It has been reported ca. 1612 John Cooper was born in EnglandG I.¹
Marriage	Ca. 1635, John Cooper (~25) married Mary Woolen (~21) in Center Church on the Green Churchyard, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.^3,2
Birth of Child	His daughter Mary Cooper was born on 5 AUG 1640 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death of Spouse	His wife Mary Woolen died on 23 NOV 1668 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.
Death	On 23 NOV 1689, John (79) died. New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.^1,2,4
Burial	John is buried at Center Church on the Green Churchyard, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USAG.^1,2,5

Biography
JOHN COOPER immigrated to Lynn, Mass. on the "Expedition" in 1635. He subscribed to the New Haven Fundamental Agreement on June 4, 1639. In the same year, he was an agent for the Iron Works. He was admitted a freeman on Oct, 22, 1645 in New Haven

Relationship

3rd cousin 8 times removed of Judy Karen Tilton

Notable Relatives

4th great-grandfather of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
4th great-grandfather of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
3rd great-grandfather of Rev. Lyman Beecher
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Henry Samson

Citations

[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/171930742/person/282264973081/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/156984079/person/372064484537/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S114] Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/156984079/person/372064484540/facts • Publisher: Ancestry.com • Collection: https://www.ancestry.com/search/.
[S168] Geni.com: https://www.geni.com/people/John-Cooper-of-New-Haven/6000000003934517038 • Collection: https://www.geni.com/home.
[S56] FindAGrave.com: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28266354/john-cooper • Collection: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial.

Last Edited

31 AUG 2022

Person Page 51

Arlene Richards1

Parents

Events

Exhibits & Photographs

Citations

James Samson1

Partner

Children with Martha Cooper:

Events

Citations

Martha Cooper1

Parents

Partner

Children with James Samson:

Events

Citations

Edmund Cooper Gent1

Parents

Partner

Children with Mary Wyne:

Events

Citations

Michael Cooper II1

Partner

Children with Elizabeth Page:

Events

Citations

Elizabeth Page1

Partner

Children with Michael Cooper II:

Events

Citations

Mary Wyne1

Partner

Children with Edmund Cooper Gent:

Events

Citations

John Cooper1

Parents

Partner

Children with Maria Spear:

Events

Citations

Maria Spear1

Partner

Children with John Cooper:

Events

Citations

John Cooper Jr.1

Parents

Partner

Children with Elizabeth Haner:

Events

Citations

Elizabeth Haner1

Partner

Children with John Cooper Jr.:

Events

Citations

Thomas or Stephen Cooper1

Parents

Children::

Events

Citations

Elizabeth Walker1

Partner

Children with Richard Warren:

Events

Citations

Abigail Stetson1

Partner

Children with John Samson:

Events

Citations

Pamelia Pettis1,2

Partner

Events

Citations

Ebenezer Tilton1,2

Arlene Richards¹

James Samson¹

Martha Cooper¹

Edmund Cooper Gent¹

Michael Cooper II¹

Elizabeth Page¹

Mary Wyne¹

John Cooper¹

Maria Spear¹

John Cooper Jr.¹

Elizabeth Haner¹

Thomas or Stephen Cooper¹

Elizabeth Walker¹

Abigail Stetson¹

Pamelia Pettis^1,2

Ebenezer Tilton^1,2

Hepsibah Parker^1,2

William Parker¹

Mercy Davis¹

David Henry Beecher¹

Nathaniel Beecher¹

Ester Hawley¹

Ebenezer Sperry¹

Abigail Dickerman¹

Lt. Abraham Dickerman¹

Mary Cooper¹

John Cooper^1,2