YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Abraham Adam Day 1712–1792 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 17, 1712

Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut

Death Date: March 18, 1792

Death Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father: John Day

Mother: Grace Spencer

Spouse(s): Irene Foote

Children(s): Lucy Day, Elijah Day, Nehemiah Day, Ephraim Day, Ezra Day, Elisha Day, Abraham Day, Irene Day

Abraham Adam Day was born in 1712 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, the child of John Day And Grace Spencer. Abraham Adam Day married Irene Foote, and had children including Abraham Day, Elijah Day, Elisha Day, Ephraim Day, Ezra Day, Irene Day, Lucy Day, Nehemiah Day. Abraham Adam Day passed away in 1792 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Find more search results for Abraham Day
AD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Abraham Adam Day was born in 1712 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, the child of John Day And Grace Spencer.
  • Abraham Adam Day married Irene Foote, and had children including Abraham Day, Elijah Day, Elisha Day, Ephraim Day, Ezra Day, Irene Day, Lucy Day, Nehemiah Day.
  • Abraham Adam Day passed away in 1792 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Day
1676–1752
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
JD
Grace Spencer
1674–1714
Birth Location: East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut
GS

Spouses(s)

Irene Foote
1722–1809
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
IF

Children(s)

Lucy Day
1752–1823
Birth Location: Colchester, Connecticut
LD
Elijah Day
1754–1798
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
ED
Nehemiah Day
1745–1818
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
ND
Ephraim Day
1741–1825
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
ED
Ezra Day
1743–1823
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
ED
Elisha Day
1749–1778
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
ED
Abraham Day
1747–1798
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
AD
Irene Day
1757–1800
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
ID

Abraham Day's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Day
1712–1792
Birth Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
Parents
John Day
1676–1752
Colchester, New London, Connecticut
Grace Spencer
1674–1714
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut
Grandparents
John Day
1644–1730
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
John Spencer
1636–1682
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Rebecca (Haywarde (Howard,) Haywood)
1648–1682
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Robert Day
1604–1648
Editha (Holyoke)
1613–1688
Gerard Spencer
1614–1685
Hannah Hills
1618–
Robert Haywarde
1613–1684
Lydia (Kylborne)
1616–1676
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Day
1575–1628
Anna Kirby
1579–1609
Rowland Stebbins
1592–1671
Sarah Whiting
1591–1649
Gerard Spencer
1576–1646
Alice Whitebread
1571–1628
William Hills
1590–1684
Sarah Hawkins
1599–1654
Thomas (Kilborne)
1578–1640
Frances Moody
1584–1650

Abraham Day's Descendants

1.
AD
Abraham (Adam) Day (March 17, 1712–March 18, 1792) m. Irene Foote (March 18, 1722–August 8, 1809)
  1. 1. Lucy Day 1752–1823 m. William (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1746–1820
    1. 1. William (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1773–1844 m. Patience Foote 1783–1859
      1. 1. Abigail (Lucinda) Brainard 1807–1834 m. Samuel (Ackley Brainerd) (Brainard) 1807–1864
      2. 2. Jerusha (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1800–1828 m. Alfred Kellogg 1797–1859
      3. 3. Nathaniel (Foote Brainerd) (Brainard) 1802–1878 m. Lucy (Brainerd) Staples 1811–1877
        1. 1. Amasa (Staples Brainerd) (Brainard) 1835–1902
        2. 2. Arnold (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1837–1838
        3. 3. Joseph (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1841–1844
        4. 4. Ann (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1849–
      4. 4. Lucy (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1804–1857 m. William (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1795–1864
        1. 1. William (Orrin Brainerd) (Brainard) 1829–
        2. 2. Abigail (Lucinda Brainerd) (Brainard) 1835–
      5. 5. William (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1810–1882 m. Rhoda (Day) Staples 1809–1873 m. Eliza Carrier 1813–1852
        1. 1. William (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1839–
        2. 2. Amaziah (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1841–
        3. 3. James (Nelson Brainerd) (Brainard) 1847–
        4. 4. Everett (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1852–1852
      6. 6. Margaret (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1812–1860
      7. 7. Clarissa (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1814–1902 m. Stephen (Brainerd) Day 1808–1866
        1. 1. Hobart Day 1837–1837
        2. 2. Abby (Lucinda) Day 1838–1838
        3. 3. Everett (Wilbur) Day 1840– m. Annie (Elizabeth) Jewett –1884
        4. 4. Margaret (Foote) Day 1843– m. Albert (Franklyn) Peck 1839–1889
        5. 5. Almira (Sheldon) Day 1846– m. Isaac (Cross) Jr. 1840–1905
        6. 6. Roxy (Meroa) Day 1849– m. Theodore (Dwight) Peck 1846–
        7. 7. Stephen (Brainerd) Day 1853–1854
        8. 8. Stephen (Brainerd) Day 1855–1907 m. Minnie (Elizabeth) Skinner 1859–1887
      8. 8. Asa (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1816–1898 m. Susan (Elizabeth) Buell 1830–1914
        1. 1. Edward (Payson Brainerd) (Brainard) 1848–1871
        2. 2. Leora (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1851–
        3. 3. Corinne (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1853–
        4. 4. Lyman (Bushnell Brainerd) (Brainard) 1856–
        5. 5. Asa (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1859–
        6. 6. Charles (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1861–
        7. 7. Robert (Fellows Brainerd) (Brainard) 1866–1894
        8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth Brainerd) (Brainard) 1869–1887
      9. 9. Harriet (Atwood Brainerd) (Brainard) 1819–1895 m. Seymour Kellogg 1808–1868
      10. 10. Samuel (Newell Brainerd) (Brainard) 1822–1893 m. Charlotte (Fidelia) Williams 1830–1907
        1. 1. Roxy (Meroa Brainerd) (Brainard) 1855–
        2. 2. Samuel (Newell Brainerd (Brainard)) Jr. 1856–
        3. 3. Frederick (William Brainerd) (Brainard) 1858–1867
        4. 4. Hobert (Day Brainerd) (Brainard) 1859–1860
        5. 5. Hobert (Day Brainerd) (Brainard) 1861–1862
        6. 6. Stephen (Day Brainerd) (Brainard) 1864–
        7. 7. Charlotte (Fidelia Brainerd) (Brainard) 1870–
      11. 11. Roxana (Meroa ("Roxy") Brainerd) (Brainard) 1824–1848
    2. 2. Elijah (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1775–1843 m. Eunice Fuller 1778–1842
      1. 1. Sarah (S. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1806–1883 m. Hiram (H.) Green 1799–1857
        1. 1. Mordant (M.) Green 1827–
        2. 2. Rosanna Green 1830–1870
        3. 3. Lavello (B.) Green 1832–
        4. 4. Corintha Green 1834– m. N. (Sidney) Platte –1889
        5. 5. Lauriston (B.) Green 1837–1904 m. Olivia (Hartwell (Olive)) Johnson 1840–1878
        6. 6. Victoria Green 1840–1849
        7. 7. ? Green 1841–
        8. 8. ? Green 1841–
        9. 9. Carlton (D.) Green 1847–1897
      2. 2. William (G. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1808–1859 m. Eliza Hale 1809–1891
        1. 1. Mary (A. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1832–
        2. 2. Ellen (C. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1835–1857
        3. 3. Ernestine (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1837–1856
        4. 4. Sarah (E. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1839–
        5. 5. William (M. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1846–1847
      3. 3. Elijah (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1810–1865 m. Lucy (C.) Bevin 1814–1896
        1. 1. Floyd (L. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1837–
        2. 2. Everett (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1841–
        3. 3. Charloise (William Brainerd) (Brainard) 1844–
      4. 4. Ogden (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1813–1813
      5. 5. Ogden (Alphonzo Brainerd) (Brainard) 1815–1816
    3. 3. Ezra (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1777–1851 m. Olive (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1778–1867
      1. 1. Oliver (Day Brainerd) (Brainard) 1799–1875 m. Eliza Beebe 1801–1901
        1. 1. Marcia (L. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1833–1916
      2. 2. Olive (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1803–1884 m. Horace Usher 1801–1879
        1. 1. Ezra (Corydon) Usher 1832–1897
        2. 2. Olive (Sucyne) Usher 1833–1843
        3. 3. Almira (Maritta) Usher 1837–
        4. 4. Horace (Guert Gansevoort) Usher 1842–
        5. 5. Robert (Melville) Usher 1846– m. Ella (Louisa) Blanding 1855–
      3. 3. Dolly (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1805–1805
      4. 4. William (A. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1807–1807
      5. 5. Ezra (Austin Brainerd) (Brainard) 1809–1898 m. Betsey Sayley –1902
        1. 1. Clarissa (M. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1841–1851
      6. 6. Diodate (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1812–1885 m. Amy Aldrich –1889
        1. 1. E. (Rocelia Brainerd) (Brainard) 1845–
        2. 2. Ezra (Seymour Brainerd) (Brainard) 1849–
        3. 3. Oliver (Day Brainerd) (Brainard) 1851–
        4. 4. Olive (Ann Brainerd) (Brainard) 1854–
      7. 7. Amaziah (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1814–1879 m. Charlotte (Lucretia) Webster 1824–1878
      8. 8. Mariette (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1817–1893
    4. 4. Lucy (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1778–1864 m. Robert Usher 1772–1851
      1. 1. Newell (F.) Usher 1798–1870 m. Anne Ischam –1846 m. Fanny Smith –1875
      2. 2. William Usher 1799–1875 m. Rosette ((Rozette)) Foote 1797–
        1. 1. Cordelia (R.) Usher 1827–
        2. 2. Devereaux (William) Usher 1830–1901 m. Fidelia Kinney 1840–1890
      3. 3. Horace Usher 1801–1879 m. Olive (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1803–1884
      4. 4. Almira Usher 1810–1851
      5. 5. Robert (Robbins) Usher 1811–1890 m. Ursula Felton –1891
        1. 1. Martha (Stacy) Usher 1854–1855
    5. 5. Amaziah (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1780–1841 m. Huldah Foote 1791–1881
      1. 1. Leverett (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1828–1902
        1. 1. Mary (Lydia Brainerd) (Brainard) 1867–
        2. 2. Charles (Edwin Brainerd) (Brainard) 1869–1889
        3. 3. Lucy (Morgan Brainerd) (Brainard) 1872–
        4. 4. Robert (Leverett Brainerd) (Brainard) 1874–1885
        5. 5. Albert (Bulkeley Brainerd) (Brainard) 1876–1881
        6. 6. Morgan (Bulkeley Brainerd) (Brainard) 1879–
        7. 7. Newton (Case Brainerd) (Brainard) 1880–
        8. 8. Edith (Hollister Brainerd) (Brainard) 1882–
        9. 9. Ruth (Alberta Brainerd) (Brainard) 1885–
        10. 10. Helen (Sterling Brainerd) (Brainard) 1889–1899
      2. 2. Albert (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1832–1878
      3. 3. Lucy (Abigail Brainerd) (Brainard) 1832–
    6. 6. Irena (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1782–1821 m. Daniel (Adams Brainerd) (Brainard) 1771–1831
      1. 1. Lucy (Day Brainerd) (Brainard) 1804–1891 m. William Lord 1785–1855
      2. 2. Anne (M. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1806–1808
      3. 3. Daniel (Adams Brainerd) (Brainard) 1808–1887 m. Lucy (Ann) Toby 1823–1866
      4. 4. Ira (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1810–1885 m. Jemima Beebe 1818–1904
        1. 1. Frances (C. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1842–1910 m. Henry (Clay) Ackley 1842–
        2. 2. Frances (C. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1842–
        3. 3. Daniel (A. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1844–
        4. 4. Ira (Dewane Brainerd) (Brainard) 1846–
        5. 5. Emma (Irene Brainerd) (Brainard) 1854–
      5. 5. Edmund (L. Brainerd) (Brainard) 1812–1813
      6. 6. Anne (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1814–1892
      7. 7. Eraste (Maria Brainerd) (Brainard) 1816–1890
      8. 8. Clarissa (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1818–1818
    7. 7. Orin (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1784–1865 m. Sarah ((Sally) Brainerd) (Brainard) 1786–1858
    8. 8. Hannah (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1786–1786
    9. 9. Susannah (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1788–1848 m. Joseph Staples 1784–1856
      1. 1. Rhoda (Day) Staples 1809–1873 m. William (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1810–1882
      2. 2. Lucy (Brainerd) Staples 1811–1877 m. Nathaniel (Foote Brainerd) (Brainard) 1802–1878
      3. 3. Sally (Maria) Staples 1813–1831
      4. 4. John (Brainerd) Staples 1814–1856
      5. 5. Susannah Staples 1816–1883 m. Timothy (Allen) Avery –1863
      6. 6. Dolly (Irene) Staples 1821–1831
      7. 7. Roxy (Eliza) Staples 1824–1877 m. Demas (P.) Carrier 1828–1893
        1. 1. Joseph (Demas ("Josie")) Carrier 1862–1862
        2. 2. Susie (Minette) Carrier 1865–1956
        3. 3. Atta (Bell) Carrier 1867–1940
      8. 8. Joseph (Orrin) Staples 1826–1827
      9. 9. Jerusha (Kellogg) Staples 1828–1867
    10. 10. ? (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1790–1790
    11. 11. Roxy (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1792–1824 m. Reuben (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1782–1859
      1. 1. Stephen (Day Brainerd) (Brainard) 1813–1863 m. Elizabeth Brown 1833–
      2. 2. Dolly (Lucretia Brainerd) (Brainard) 1817–1854
      3. 3. ? (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1819–1819
      4. 4. ? (Brainerd) (Brainard) 1820–1821
    12. 12. Sarah ((Sally) Brainerd) (Brainard) 1794–1880 m. Elisha Fuller 1771–1845 m. Brainerd Emmons 1782–1825
      1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Emmons 1816–1879
        1. 1. Rosalthe (B.) Forbes 1836–1837
        2. 2. Brainerd (E.) Forbes 1838–1901 m. Ellen (S.) Nash –1859
        3. 3. Lavantia (Brunette) Forbes 1840–1857
        4. 4. Sarah (A.) Forbes 1842–1844
        5. 5. Sarah (Adell) Forbes 1845–1867 m. Nelson (L.) Griswold –1901
        6. 6. Elizabeth (Flora) Forbes 1851–1869 m. Nelson (L.) Griswold –1901
      2. 2. Roxy (Irena) Fuller 1828–1878 m. John Muir 1827–
        1. 1. Mary (A.) Muir 1847–1860
        2. 2. Frank Muir 1860–
        3. 3. Mary Muir 1863–
      3. 3. Laura (Celinda) Fuller 1830–1881 m. William (H.) Lane 1823–
        1. 1. Herbert (D.) Lane 1850– m. Emma (R.) Arnold 1846–
        2. 2. Elisha (D.) Lane 1851– m. Belinda (E.) Arnold 1850–
        3. 3. John (H.) Lane 1853–
      4. 4. Elisha Fuller 1832–1833
      5. 5. Deborah (Salome) Fuller 1835– m. Orsemus (C.) Sawdy 1832–
        1. 1. Frederick (S.) Sawdy 1856–1859
        2. 2. Andrew (B.) Sawdy 1861–
        3. 3. Adie Sawdy 1865–
        4. 4. Freddy Sawdy 1868–
    13. 13. Dorothy (("Dolly") Brainerd) (Brainard) 1795–1860 m. Orin Staples 1788–1826 m. Talcott (L.) Buell 1775–1885
      1. 1. William (Orin) Staples 1821–1862 m. Abby (Jane) Carrier 1824–1904
        1. 1. William (Orin Staples) Jr. 1845–1899 m. Elinora Prior 1838–1872 m. Caroline (Elizabeth) Nettleton 1849–
        2. 2. Jennie (Elizabeth ("Jennie")) Staples 1850–1935 m. Seth (Hall) Plumb 1844–1906
        3. 3. Carroll (Eugene) Staples 1852– m. Ella (Maria) Kellogg 1853–
      2. 2. Lucy (Roxanna) Staples 1824–1826
      3. 3. Dorothy (Roxanna) Staples 1826–1893 m. Ralph (Henry) Skinner 1827–1863
        1. 1. Carlton (Henry) Skinner 1851–
        2. 2. Alice (Roxanna) Skinner 1856–1893 m. Frank (Albert) Williams 1858–
  2. 2. Elijah Day 1754–1798 m. Dorothy Olmsted 1752–1846
    1. 1. Justin Day 1781–1863 m. Matilda (Mary) Day 1782–1856
      1. 1. Elijah Day 1802–1867
      2. 2. Eleanor (Louisa) Day 1804–1858 m. Ansel Hungerford 1801–1877
      3. 3. Stephen (Olmsted) Day 1806–1872
      4. 4. Amasa Day 1808–1896
      5. 5. Sally ((Sarah) Maria) Day 1810–1832
      6. 6. Dorothy (("Dolly") Olmstead) Day 1813–1892
      7. 7. Justin Day 1815–
      8. 8. Roderick Day 1817–1821
      9. 9. Frances (Matilda) Day 1820–1891
      10. 10. Laura (A) Day 1822–1898
    2. 2. Stephen (O.) Day 1777–1802
    3. 3. Fanny Day 1783–1839
  3. 3. Nehemiah Day 1745–1818
  4. 4. Ephraim Day 1741–1825
  5. 5. Ezra Day 1743–1823
  6. 6. Elisha Day 1749–1778
  7. 7. Abraham Day 1747–1798
  8. 8. Irene Day 1757–1800

Abraham Day's Timeline

2 Records

1712
March 17, 1712
Birth of Abraham Adam Day in Colchester, New London, Connecticut
Colchester, New London, Connecticut
1792
March 18, 1792
Age 80
Death of Abraham Adam Day in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 17, 1712
    Event Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 18, 1792
    Event Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Abraham Day

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE