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George Colton 1752–1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Aug 1752

Birth Location: Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 1833

Death Location: Darlington, Durham West, Ontario, Canada

Father: john Jr

Mother: Penelope Wolcott

Spouse(s): Mary Wells

Children(s): James Colton, Fanny II

George Colton was born in 1752 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, the child of John Colton Jr And Penelope Wolcott. In 1790, George Colton resided in Vershire, Orange, Vermont, USA. George Colton married Mary Welles, Mary Wells, and had children including Fanny Colton Ii, James Colton. George Colton passed away in 1833 in Darlington, Durham West, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • George Colton was born in 1752 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, the child of John Colton Jr And Penelope Wolcott.
  • In 1790, George Colton resided in Vershire, Orange, Vermont, USA.
  • George Colton married Mary Welles, Mary Wells, and had children including Fanny Colton Ii, James Colton.
  • George Colton passed away in 1833 in Darlington, Durham West, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

john Jr
1729–1813
Birth Location: Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
jJ
Penelope Wolcott
1724–1816
Birth Location: East Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA
PW

Spouses(s)

Mary Wells
1756–1806
Birth Location: Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
MW

Children(s)

James Colton
1794–1859
Birth Location: West Fairlee, Orange, Vermont, United States
JC
Fanny II
1776–1875
Birth Location: –
FI

George Colton's Ancestors

Self
George Colton
1752–1833
Birth Place: Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
john colton Jr
1729–1813
Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Penelope Wolcott
1724–1816
East Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA
Grandparents
John Coulton
1697–1766
Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Mercy (Mary) Stebbins
1705–1780
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Henry Wolcott
1697–1740
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Abigail Cooley
1695–1740
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Wolcott
1659–1727
Joanna Colton
1668–1755
Samuel Stebbins
1646–1708
Abigail Brooks
1666–1746
Henry Wolcott
1670–1746
Jane Allyn
1670–1702
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Wolcott
1624–1687
Martha Pitkin
1639–1719
Simon Wolcott
1624–1687
Martha Pitkin
1639–1719
Thomas Allyn
1635–1696
Abigail Wareham
1638–1696

George Colton's Descendants

1.
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George Colton (25 Aug 1752–1833) m. Mary Wells (7 Jan 1756–1806)
  1. 1. James Colton 1794–1859 m. Vianna Coltin 1804–1892
    1. 1. Nancy Colton 1830–1911
    2. 2. Emma Colton 1832–1922
    3. 3. George (W.) Colton 1834–1855
    4. 4. Martha Colton 1842–1842
    5. 5. Fanny (Bond) Colton 1843–1900
    6. 6. Mary Colton 1822–1896
    7. 7. Chester Colton 1823–1899 m. Mary Westlake 1838–1919
      1. 1. Milton Colton 1869–
      2. 2. Lorin Colton 1875–
      3. 3. Bertha (Blanch) Colton 1881– m. Guy (W) Backus 1874–
      4. 4. Emma (Jane) Colton 1862–1934 m. James (W.) Eckert 1861–1904
        1. 1. Hugh (Wellington) Eckert 1885–1941
        2. 2. Cecile (Comfort) Hornsby 1892–1976
        3. 3. Durward (Ellsworth) Eckert 1887–1963
        4. 4. Trean (Evaliena) Hughes 1888–1958
      5. 5. Abert Colton 1867–1887
      6. 6. Byron Colton 1871–
    8. 8. Eliza Colton 1826–
    9. 9. Mary Colton 1842–1896
    10. 10. Matilda ((Malisa)) Colton 1850–1896
    11. 11. Daughter Colton 1842–1842
    12. 12. Eliza Colton 1849–
    13. 13. Chester Colton 1823–1899 m. Elizabeth Gerrow 1825–
      1. 1. James Colton 1854–1857
      2. 2. Ezra Colton 1865–1868
      3. 3. Elizabeth Colton 1848–1860
      4. 4. John Colton 1846–
      5. 5. James (Wells) Colton 1857–1872
      6. 6. George (Wells) Colton 1856–
      7. 7. Malicie Colton 1851–
      8. 8. William (Alfred) Colton 1867–
    14. 14. Matilda Colton 1827–1913 m. William Pearce 1813–1880
      1. 1. Vianna ((Vina) Matilda) Pearce 1863–1917 m. Felix (Montelieu) Abrahams\Abrams 1860–1915
        1. 1. Harry (William) Abrams 1895–
        2. 2. Alma (M) Brandi 1893–1992 m. Joseph (S.) Brandi 1893–1981
      2. 2. Franklin (Phillip) Pearce 1861–1928
      3. 3. Martin (William) Pearce 1866–1934 m. Johnnie (Elizabeth) Howard 1882–1976
        1. 1. Zella (Emily) Pearce 1904–1999
        2. 2. Thomas (Martin) Pearce 1908–1999
      4. 4. John Pearce 1846–1930
      5. 5. Margaret (Ann) Pearce 1844–1933
      6. 6. Julia (Ann) Pearce 1851–1946 m. George (W) Gilbert 1855–
      7. 7. Marshall (R.) Pearce 1870–1941
      8. 8. Eva (Alberta) Pearce 1864–1946 m. Elwood Jacobs 1863–1944
        1. 1. Lloyd Jacobs 1893–
        2. 2. Pear Jacobs 1888–
        3. 3. Bertha (R) Jacobs 1889–
        4. 4. Lillian (F) Jacobs 1891–
      9. 9. Susan (Ellen) Pearce 1859–1939
      10. 10. Lydia (M) Pearce 1871–1914 m. George (Emerson) Pritcher 1872–
      11. 11. William (Franklin) Pearce 1854–1860
      12. 12. Louis (Albert) Pearce 1857–1917
      13. 13. George (Wells) Pearce 1853–1945
      14. 14. Emma (Colton) Pearce 1855–1871
      15. 15. James Pearce 1847–1927
      16. 16. Esther Pearce 1849–1935 m. Michael Cornwall 1850–1915
        1. 1. Eva Cornwall 1872–1953 m. William (Francis) Gowdy 1867–1929
        2. 2. Myrtle (Irene) Cornwall 1890–1967
        3. 3. Isabella Cornwall 1880–1968 m. Charles (Leslie) Arnold 1870–
        4. 4. Annie (Matilda) Cornwell 1874–
        5. 5. Roy (M) Cornwall 1894– m. Edith (L) Orser 1896–
        6. 6. George (James) Cornwall 1883–1960 m. Violet Cornwall 1892–
        7. 7. Clara (Louise) Cornwall 1878–1946
        8. 8. Mabel (Gertrude) Cornwall 1893–1979 m. Milo Hollister 1888–1985
  2. 2. Fanny (Colton) II 1776–1875

George Colton's Timeline

5 Records

1752
25 Aug 1752
Birth of George Colton in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1752
25 Aug 1752
Birth of George Colton in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 38
George Colton resided here in Vershire, Orange, Vermont, USA
Vershire, Orange, Vermont, USA
1833
1833
Age 81
Death of George Colton in Vermont, USA
Vermont, USA
1833
1833
Age 81
Death of George Colton in Darlington, Durham West, Ontario, Canada
Darlington, Durham West, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1752
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1752
    Event Place: Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 236
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] West Yorkshire, England, Prison Records, 1801-1914, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England; Register of Male and Female Prisoners; Year Range: 1801 - 1808; Reference Number: C118/98
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A genealogical record of the descendants of Quartermaster George Colton
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Vershire, Orange, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Vershire, Orange, Vermont; Series: M637; Roll: 12; Page: 217; Family History Library Film: 0568152

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Vermont, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Darlington, Durham West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 236
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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