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James Saunders 1717–1794 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1717

Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 25 Aug 1794

Death Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Edward Saunders

Mother: Hannah Tobias

Spouse(s): Rachel Hoyt

Children(s): Racheal Saunders, James II, Hannah Saunders, Amey Saunders, Lucy Saunders, Jesse Saunders, Eunice Saunders, Huldah Saunders

The story of James Saunders began in 1717 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. In 1774, James Saunders resided in Westerly, Rhode Island, British America. In 1777, James Saunders resided in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. James Saunders married Rachel Hoyt, and had children including Amey Saunders, Eunice Saunders, Hannah Hall Saunders, Huldah Saunders, James Saunders Ii, Jesse Saunders, Lucy Saunders, Racheal Saunders. James Saunders passed away in 1794 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Saunders began in 1717 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
  • In 1774, James Saunders resided in Westerly, Rhode Island, British America.
  • In 1777, James Saunders resided in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
  • James Saunders married Rachel Hoyt, and had children including Amey Saunders, Eunice Saunders, Hannah Hall Saunders, Huldah Saunders, James Saunders Ii, Jesse Saunders, Lucy Saunders, Racheal Saunders.
  • James Saunders passed away in 1794 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Saunders
1672–1732
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Hannah Tobias
1673–1737
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
HT

Spouses(s)

Rachel Hoyt
1724–1773
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
RH

Children(s)

Racheal Saunders
1754–1833
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
RS
James II
1748–1794
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
JI
Hannah Saunders
1751–1832
Birth Location: Westerly, Wash, Rhode Island, United States
HS
Amey Saunders
1758–1794
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
AS
Lucy Saunders
1765–1794
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
LS
Jesse Saunders
1771–1794
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
JS
Eunice Saunders
1745–1794
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island
ES
Huldah Saunders
1768–1794
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
HS

James Saunders's Ancestors

Self
James Saunders
1717–1794
Birth Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Edward Saunders
1672–1732
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Hannah Tobias
1673–1737
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
Tobias Saunders
1630–1695
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England
Mary (Clarke) Peckham
1642–1695
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Peckham
1595–1681
Mary Clarke
1607–1648
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Peckham
1565–1616
Elizabeth Badger
1572–1633
THOMAS CLARKE
1570–1627
ROSE KERRICH
1572–1627

James Saunders's Descendants

1.
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James Saunders (1717–25 Aug 1794) m. Rachel Hoyt (18 Sep 1724–1773)
  1. 1. Racheal Saunders 1754–1833 m. William (Hall) III 1756–1840
    1. 1. Wanton Hall 1786–1878 m. Frances (Northup) "Fanny" 1788–1868
      1. 1. Eliza Hall 1820–1899
      2. 2. Joseph (N) Hall 1810–1896
      3. 3. Jay (T) Hall 1822–1902
      4. 4. Elisha (P) Hall 1824–1905
      5. 5. Betsey (Ann) Hall 1828–1897
      6. 6. Walton (F) Hall 1851–
    2. 2. Weedon Hall 1782–1860
      1. 1. Reuben Hall 1805–1881
    3. 3. Sheffield Hall 1785– m. Lucy 1808–1875
      1. 1. Rachel Hall 1828–
      2. 2. Maria Hall 1829–1850
      3. 3. Elctra Hall 1834–1851
    4. 4. Catherine (Hall) "Katie" 1784–1847 m. Caleb Lewis 1782–1873
      1. 1. Leonard (Leland) Lewis 1822–1897
      2. 2. Squire (Halsey) Lewis 1823–1893
      3. 3. Raymond (Perry) Lewis 1814–1875
      4. 4. Frances ("Fanny") Lewis 1810–1890
      5. 5. Palmyra Lewis 1825–1884
      6. 6. Electa Lewis 1818–1869
      7. 7. Katie Lewis 1804–
      8. 8. Sophia Lewis 1806–
      9. 9. Henry (Harrison) Lewis 1817–1888
      10. 10. William (Hall) Lewis 1812–1886
      11. 11. Almira Lewis 1821–
      12. 12. John Lewis 1831–
      13. 13. Fannie Lewis 1814–
    5. 5. William (Martin) Hall 1791–1849
    6. 6. Barton Hall 1786–1870 m. Priscilla Brown 1783–1814 m. Mary Phelps 1794–1827 m. Elizabeth (Brown) "Betsey" 1782–1815
      1. 1. Justin (E) Hall 1813–1890 m. Jane (Melissa) Philips 1818–1916
        1. 1. Alfred (Phillips) Hall 1848–1874 m. Martha (F) Hall 1847–1932
        2. 2. Caroline (Melissa) Hall 1845–1936 m. Dewitt Clint 1828–1900
        3. 3. Samantha (J.) Hall 1842–1858
        4. 4. Georgia (Ana) Hall 1861–1865
      2. 2. Barton Hall 1811–1880 m. Catherine (Valentine) Cropsey 1814–1851
        1. 1. William (Barton) Hall 1850–1938
        2. 2. Mary (E) Hall 1845–1898
        3. 3. Adeline Hall 1838–1908
      3. 3. Andrew Hall 1807–
      4. 4. Margaret Hall 1807–
      5. 5. Philander Hall 1827–1868 m. Lydia (Ann) Nichols 1825–1896
        1. 1. Clarance (B) Hall 1857–1919
      6. 6. Betsey (E) Hall 1826–
      7. 7. Samuel (P) Hall 1824–1881 m. Hannah (B) Manchester 1836–1902
        1. 1. Susie (R) Hall 1871–1901
        2. 2. George (A.) Hall 1863–
        3. 3. Agnes (M.) Hall 1861–
    7. 7. Rachel Hall 1793–
    8. 8. Hannah Hall 1797–1883 m. John Crandall 1799–1867
    9. 9. Johnathan Hall 1805–1890
  2. 2. James (SAUNDERS) II 1748–1794
  3. 3. Hannah (Hall) Saunders 1751–1832
  4. 4. Amey Saunders 1758–1794
  5. 5. Lucy Saunders 1765–1794
  6. 6. Jesse Saunders 1771–1794
  7. 7. Eunice Saunders 1745–1794
  8. 8. Huldah Saunders 1768–1794

James Saunders's Timeline

6 Records

1717
1717
Birth of James Saunders in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1774
1774
Age 57
James Saunders resided here in Westerly, Rhode Island, British America
Westerly, Rhode Island, British America
1777
1777
Age 60
James Saunders resided here in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1782
1782
Age 65
James Saunders resided here in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1790
1790
Age 73
James Saunders resided here in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1794
25 Aug 1794
Age 77
Death of James Saunders in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1717
    Event Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Westerly, Rhode Island, British America
    Record Source: Rhode Island Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; Series: M637; Roll: 10; Page: 106; Image: 69; Family History Library Film: 0568150

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: History of the Hall Family and Allied Lines, Chapter One: OUR MEN IN MILITARY SERVICE, 1700-1958

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: History of the Hall Family and Allied Lines, Chapter One: OUR MEN IN MILITARY SERVICE, 1700-1958

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: History of the Hall Family and Allied Lines, Chapter One: OUR MEN IN MILITARY SERVICE, 1700-1958

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1794
    Event Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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