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Francis Small 1625–1713 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: BEF 6 OCT 1625

Birth Location: St. Marys, Biddeford, Devon, England

Death Date: 1713

Death Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

Father: Edward Small

Mother: Elizabeth Stuart

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Leighton

Children(s): Daniel Small, Edward Small, Francis Small, Samuel Small, Benjamin Small, Elizabeth Small, Mary Small, Alice Small

In 1625, Francis Small entered the world in St. Marys, Biddeford, Devon, England, born to Edward Small And Elizabeth Stuart. In 1632, Francis Small resided in the United States of America. In 1648, Francis Small resided in Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford). Francis Small married Elizabeth Leighton, and had children including Alice Small, Benjamin Small, Daniel Small, Edward Small, Elizabeth Small, Francis Small, Mary Small, Samuel Small. Francis Small passed away in 1713 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

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Biography

  • In 1625, Francis Small entered the world in St. Marys, Biddeford, Devon, England, born to Edward Small And Elizabeth Stuart.
  • In 1632, Francis Small resided in the United States of America.
  • In 1648, Francis Small resided in Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford).
  • Francis Small married Elizabeth Leighton, and had children including Alice Small, Benjamin Small, Daniel Small, Edward Small, Elizabeth Small, Francis Small, Mary Small, Samuel Small.
  • Francis Small passed away in 1713 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Small
1600–
Birth Location: Bidesford, Devon, England
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Elizabeth Stuart
1603–
Birth Location: Bidesford, Devon, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Leighton
1634–
Birth Location: Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford)
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Children(s)

Daniel Small
1693–1729
Birth Location: Massachusetts USA
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Edward Small
1651–1702
Birth Location: Falmouth, Maine (Cumberland)
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Francis Small
1664–1709
Birth Location: Chatham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
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Samuel Small
1666–1737
Birth Location: Kittery, Maine (York)
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Benjamin Small
1660–
Birth Location: Great Sebasioden, Maine
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Elizabeth Small
1680–
Birth Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine (Cumberland)
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Mary Small
1656–
Birth Location: –
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Alice Small
1676–
Birth Location: –
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Francis Small's Ancestors

Self
Francis Small
1625–1713
Birth Place: St. Marys, Biddeford, Devon, England
Parents
Edward Small
1600–
Bidesford, Devon, England
Elizabeth Stuart
1603–
Bidesford, Devon, England
Grandparents
Walter Raleigh
1552–1618
Hayes Barton, Budleigh, Devonshire, England
Elizabeth Throckmorton
1565–1647
Beddington, Surrey, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Small's Descendants

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Francis Small (BEF 6 OCT 1625–1713) m. Elizabeth Leighton (1634–)
  1. 1. Daniel Small 1693–1729 m. Abigail Snow 1673–1716 m. Sarah Young 1677–
    1. 1. John Small 1704–1795 m. Hannah Barnaby 1709–
      1. 1. Daniel Small 1738–1830 m. Joanna Cobb 1742–
        1. 1. Daniel Small 1772– m. Susanna Jackson 1788–
      2. 2. John Small 1731– m. Priscilla Strout 1735–1762
        1. 1. Daniel Small 1759–1843 m. Phebe Coffin 1760–
    2. 2. Anna Small 1695–1794 m. Henry Dyer 1693–
      1. 1. James Dyer 1720–1797 m. Mary Mariner 1726–1761
        1. 1. Mary Dyer 1750–1826 m. John Peters 1741–1821
      2. 2. Henry Dyer 1716–1798 m. Sarah Ridley 1720–1798
        1. 1. Lemuel Dyer 1747–1785 m. Wealthea Jordan 1744–1779
        2. 2. Henry Dyer 1741–1800 m. Elizabeth ("Betsey") Simonton 1740–1800
    3. 3. Bathsheba Small 1724–1770 m. William Johnson 1722–1771 m. Elisha Strout 1715–1769
      1. 1. Eunice Strout 1761–1830 m. Peter Bither 1753–1827
        1. 1. Joseph (E.) Bither 1794–1863 m. Dorcas Bickmore 1793–1845 m. Priscilla (C.) Clark(e) 1804–
        2. 2. Eunice Bither 1781–1853 m. William Dyer 1785–1848
        3. 3. Rebecca Bither 1783–1833 m. John Gerry 1779–
        4. 4. Lydia Bither 1785–1851 m. Elisha Strout 1785–1859
        5. 5. Peter Bither 1787–1877 m. Sarah Colbath 1788–1861 m. Elizabeth Cobb 1788–1878
        6. 6. Martha (Peggy) Bither 1789– m. Amos (B.) Tibbetts 1787–1835
        7. 7. John (Johnson) Bither 1792–1872 m. Mary (Polly) Bickmore 1791–1875
        8. 8. Benjamin Bither 1792–1871 m. Anna Tyler 1797–1879
        9. 9. Elisha Bither 1796–1857 m. Rebecca Mitchell 1799–1871
        10. 10. Sarah Bither 1799–1857 m. Isaac Strout 1800–1863
        11. 11. Lavina Bither 1803–1883
      2. 2. Isaac Strout 1751–1818 m. Jane Strout 1754–1807 m. Mary (Fowler)Nason 1760–1845
      3. 3. Rachel Strout 1753–1838 m. George Bowie 1747–1793
        1. 1. George Bowie 1777–1863 m. Elizabeth Stoddard 1777–1856
      4. 4. Deborah Strout 1755–1845 m. Richard Strout 1752–1825
        1. 1. Deborah Strout 1779–1843 m. Simeon Small 1774–1848
      5. 5. Enoch Strout 1761–1832 m. Mercy (C.) Small 1765–1842
        1. 1. Elisha Strout 1785–1859 m. Lydia Bither 1785–1851
      6. 6. Gilbert Strout 1763–1850 m. Mary Horton 1760–1835
      7. 7. Elizabeth Strout 1764–1835
      8. 8. Sarah Strout 1756–1821 m. Mathew Duran 1747–1844 m. Matthew Duran 1747–1844
        1. 1. Matthew Duran 1781–1849 m. Betsey Dyer 1787–1870
        2. 2. Samuel Duran 1776–1857 m. Hannah (Runnels) Tukey 1791– m. Keziah Cash 1780–1827
        3. 3. John Duran 1772–1859 m. Jane Davis 1776– m. Martha Whitmore 1798–
        4. 4. Mary Duran 1774–
        5. 5. Francis Duran 1783– m. Apphia Sawyer 1789–
        6. 6. Elsie Duran 1785–1833
        7. 7. Nathaniel Duran 1788–1854 m. Mary Young 1793–
        8. 8. Sarah Duran 1791–1855
      9. 9. Keziah Strout 1754– m. John Cash 1752–1839
        1. 1. Keziah Cash 1780–1827 m. Samuel Duran 1776–1857
        2. 2. John Cash 1775– m. Elsie Cash –1846
        3. 3. Samuel Cash 1744–1818
        4. 4. Maria Cash 1807–1871 m. Charles Strout 1805–1890
      10. 10. William Strout 1760–1843 m. Mary (Sarah) Gent 1762–1841 m. Sarah Bowie –1844 m. Sarah Bowie 1794–1844
        1. 1. George (Bowie) Strout 1796–1879 m. Eunice Butler 1800–1884
        2. 2. Alexander Strout 1810– m. Sarah (B.) Dyer 1813–1844 m. Thankful Small 1821–1866
    4. 4. Daniel Small 1734–1812 m. Thankful Strout 1740–1809
      1. 1. Mary Small 1769–1849 m. Elijah Nash 1766–1849
        1. 1. George (Small) Nash 1808–1895 m. Rebecca Rogers 1808–1865
      2. 2. Levi Small 1780–1858 m. Betsey Bayley 1778–1858
        1. 1. Levi Small 1812– m. Lucy ((MNU)) Small 1810–
        2. 2. John Small 1816– m. Esther (Catherine) Jordan 1820– m. Dorcas Jordan –1845
        3. 3. Daniel Small 1808–1859
      3. 3. Daniel Small 1763–1841 m. Sarah Starbird 1765–1819 m. Mary Files 1771–
        1. 1. Moses (Starbird) Small 1785–1856 m. Dorcas (Weeks) Burnell 1790– m. Jane Cobb 1807–
        2. 2. John (S.) Small 1801–
        3. 3. George Small 1796–1843 m. Kezia Duran 1801–1825
      4. 4. Simeon Small 1774–1848 m. Deborah Strout 1779–1843
        1. 1. Thankful Small 1821–1866 m. Alexander Strout 1810–
        2. 2. Lydia Small 1801–1871 m. Joshua Adams 1780–1846
        3. 3. Levi Small 1803–1828
        4. 4. Deborah Small 1804–1851 m. Hooper (D.) Strout 1804–
        5. 5. Francis Small 1806–1848 m. Rhoda Strout 1811–
        6. 6. Elizabeth Small 1807–1842
        7. 7. Rebecca Small 1810– m. John Staples 1812–
        8. 8. Mary Small 1813–1860
        9. 9. Richard Small 1815–1894 m. Ruth Strout 1815–
        10. 10. Simeon Small 1818– m. Almira Strout 1822–
        11. 11. Alonzo Small 1823–1876 m. Miranda (or Mirinda) Strout 1830–1910
      5. 5. Francis Small 1785–1852 m. Jane Davis 1791–
        1. 1. Francis Small 1809–1868 m. Ruth (W.) Files 1811–1897
        2. 2. Benjamin (Davis) Small 1824–1884 m. Mary Brown 1825–1901
        3. 3. Benjamin (Davis) Small 1823–1823
        4. 4. George Small 1815–1852 m. Eleanor (Blanchard) Patten 1820–
        5. 5. Daniel Small 1813–1853
    5. 5. Alice Small 1726– m. Samuel Cash 1720–
      1. 1. Ruth Cash 1760– m. Daniel Dyer 1756–1817
        1. 1. Betsey Dyer 1787–1870 m. Matthew Duran 1781–1849
        2. 2. Daniel Dyer 1780–1880 m. Martha Johnson 1782–1852
      2. 2. John Cash 1752–1839 m. Keziah Strout 1754–
      3. 3. Samuel (P.) Cash 1744–1818 m. Susanna Strout 1743–1800
        1. 1. Elsie Cash –1846 m. John Cash 1775–
        2. 2. Samuel Cash 1781–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Small 1716– m. William (Junisimus) Dyer 1715–1765
      1. 1. Anthony Dyer 1744–1820
        1. 1. Isaac Dyer 1774–1874
      2. 2. Daniel Dyer 1756–1817 m. Ruth Cash 1760–
  2. 2. Edward Small 1651–1702
  3. 3. Francis Small 1664–1709 m. Elizabeth Hicks 1659–1712
    1. 1. Samuel ((Smalley)) Small 1690–1729 m. Isabel Dyer 1695–
      1. 1. Mary ((Smalley)) Small 1721–1799 m. James Ridley 1718–1798 m. George Bowie 1720–
        1. 1. Mary Ridley 1754–
        2. 2. David Ridley 1755–
        3. 3. Mark Ridley 1757–1818
        4. 4. George Bowie 1747–1793 m. Rachel Strout 1753–1838
        5. 5. Daniel Ridley 1759–1818 m. Hannah Bridges 1763–
        6. 6. Alexander Bowie 1748–
      2. 2. Taylor ((Smalley)) Small 1716–1812 m. Thankful Ridley 1726–1795
        1. 1. Taylor Small 1746–1829 m. Mary Purington 1746–1836
        2. 2. Joseph Small 1748–1831 m. Jemima (Mindwell) Purington 1748–1833
    2. 2. Joseph Small 1696–1773 m. Mercy Young 1693–1733
      1. 1. Mercy Small 1724–1759 m. Christopher Dyer 1722–1759
        1. 1. Mercy Dyer 1742–1818 m. Nathaniel Dunn 1739–1823
  4. 4. Samuel Small 1666–1737 m. Elizabeth Heard 1660–1737
    1. 1. Elizabeth Small 1695– m. Benjamin March 1690–1753
      1. 1. Samuel March 1732–1804 m. Anna Libby 1734–1815
        1. 1. James March 1769–1823 m. Sally Jose 1779–1863
      2. 2. Mary March 1727– m. Benjamin (Meads) Lord 1720–
        1. 1. Lucy (OR Mary) Lord 1750– m. David Durrell 1746–1833
    2. 2. Samuel Small 1700–1775 m. Anna Hatch 1700–
      1. 1. Samuel Small 1718–
      2. 2. Anna Small 1720–
      3. 3. John Small 1722–1761 m. Sarah Sawyer 1719–1752 m. Mary McKenney 1731–
        1. 1. John Small 1748– m. Hannah Preble 1753–
        2. 2. Henry Small 1757–1826 m. Elizabeth Dam 1758–1841
      4. 4. Joshua Small 1725–
        1. 1. Mary Small 1754–1833 m. Jonathan Boothby 1753–1832
      5. 5. Elizabeth Small 1727–
      6. 6. Sarah Small 1729–
      7. 7. Benjamin Small 1732–
      8. 8. James Small 1736–
      9. 9. Mary Small 1838–
    3. 3. Joseph Small 1702– m. Mary Libby 1695–1774
      1. 1. Elizabeth Small 1729– m. Peter Cobb 1720–1788
        1. 1. Joseph Cobb 1750–
        2. 2. Peter Cobb 1754–1827 m. Margaret Crandall 1755–1829
        3. 3. Lydia Cobb 1759–
        4. 4. Chipman Cobb 1765–1837 m. Jane Crandall 1765–1858
        5. 5. Thomas Cobb 1756–
        6. 6. Ephraim Cobb 1758–
      2. 2. Joseph Small 1722–
      3. 3. Mary Small 1724– m. Nathan Chick 1718–1818
        1. 1. Sarah Chick 1742– m. Jonathan Nason 1741–1831
      4. 4. David Small 1726–
      5. 5. Isaac Small 1727–1831
      6. 6. Daniel Small 1731–
      7. 7. Elinor Small 1733–
    4. 4. Mary Small 1707–
  5. 5. Benjamin Small 1660–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Small 1680–
  7. 7. Mary Small 1656– m. Nicholas Frost 1648–1707
    1. 1. Eleanor Frost 1690– m. David Sawyer 1686–1709
      1. 1. Sarah Sawyer 1719–1752 m. John Small 1722–1761
      2. 2. Stephen Sawyer 1721–
        1. 1. Rhoda (Ruby) Sawyer 1743–
  8. 8. Alice Small 1676–

Francis Small's Timeline

6 Records

1625
BEF 6 OCT 1625
Birth of Francis Small in St. Marys, Biddeford, Devon, England
St. Marys, Biddeford, Devon, England
1632
1632
Age 7
Francis Small resided here in the United States of America
the United States of America
1648
1648
Age 23
Francis Small resided here in Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford)
Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford)
1657
1657
Age 32
Francis Small resided here in Falmouth, Maine (Cumberland)
Falmouth, Maine (Cumberland)
1700
ABT 1700
Age 75
Francis Small resided here in Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
1713
1713
Age 88
Death of Francis Small in Cape Cod, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Cape Cod, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: BEF 6 OCT 1625
    Event Place: St. Marys, Biddeford, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Miriam Dorr Cobb 22928 Arminta, Canoga Park, California, <i>Genealogical History of the Dore, Dorr, Doore, Dorr Family and Allied Ancestors<i> (December 12, 1977 - Copy at the Maine State Library)
    [2] Online Website

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1632
    Event Place: the United States of America
    Record Source: Miriam Dorr Cobb 22928 Arminta, Canoga Park, California, <i>Genealogical History of the Dore, Dorr, Doore, Dorr Family and Allied Ancestors<i> (December 12, 1977 - Copy at the Maine State Library)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1648
    Event Place: Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford)
    Record Source:
    [1] Miriam Dorr Cobb 22928 Arminta, Canoga Park, California, <i>Genealogical History of the Dore, Dorr, Doore, Dorr Family and Allied Ancestors<i> (December 12, 1977 - Copy at the Maine State Library)
    [2] Bibliographic Information: Stackpole, Everett S. Old Kittery and Her Families, <i>Old Kittery and Her Families - A history and genealogy from the settling of Kittery, ME in the early 1600's, complete with many illustrations.<i> (Press of Lewiston Journal Company, Lewiston, ME 1903), pg. 733

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1657
    Event Place: Falmouth, Maine (Cumberland)
    Record Source: Miriam Dorr Cobb 22928 Arminta, Canoga Park, California, <i>Genealogical History of the Dore, Dorr, Doore, Dorr Family and Allied Ancestors<i> (December 12, 1977 - Copy at the Maine State Library)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1663
    Record Source: Miriam Dorr Cobb 22928 Arminta, Canoga Park, California, <i>Genealogical History of the Dore, Dorr, Doore, Dorr Family and Allied Ancestors<i> (December 12, 1977 - Copy at the Maine State Library)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 NOV 1668
    Record Source:
    [1] Miriam Dorr Cobb 22928 Arminta, Canoga Park, California, <i>Genealogical History of the Dore, Dorr, Doore, Dorr Family and Allied Ancestors<i> (December 12, 1977 - Copy at the Maine State Library)
    [2] Bibliographic Information: Stackpole, Everett S. Old Kittery and Her Families, <i>Old Kittery and Her Families - A history and genealogy from the settling of Kittery, ME in the early 1600's, complete with many illustrations.<i> (Press of Lewiston Journal Company, Lewiston, ME 1903), pg. 733

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: ABT 1700
    Event Place: Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
    Record Source: Bibliographic Information: Stackpole, Everett S. Old Kittery and Her Families, <i>Old Kittery and Her Families - A history and genealogy from the settling of Kittery, ME in the early 1600's, complete with many illustrations.<i> (Press of Lewiston Journal Company, Lewiston, ME 1903), pg. 733

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1713
    Event Place: Cape Cod, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
    Record Source: Miriam Dorr Cobb 22928 Arminta, Canoga Park, California, <i>Genealogical History of the Dore, Dorr, Doore, Dorr Family and Allied Ancestors<i> (December 12, 1977 - Copy at the Maine State Library)
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