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Matthew Fairchild 1720–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1720

Birth Location: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 5 Jan 1790

Death Location: Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Caleb Fairchild

Mother: Ann Trowbridge

Spouse(s): Sarah Freeman, Rebeckah Fairfield

Children(s): Caleb II, Ann Fairchild, Ruth Fairchild, Sarah Fairchild, Stephen Fairchild, Freeman Fairchild

The story of Matthew Fairchild began in 1720 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. In 1750, Matthew Fairchild resided in Morris, New Jersey, USA. In 1768, Matthew Fairchild resided in Morris, New Jersey, USA. Matthew Fairchild married Rebeckah Fairfield, Sarah Freeman, and had children including Ann Fairchild, Caleb Fairchild Ii, Freeman Fairchild, Ruth Fairchild, Sarah Fairchild, Stephen Fairchild. Matthew Fairchild passed away in 1790 in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Matthew Fairchild began in 1720 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
  • In 1750, Matthew Fairchild resided in Morris, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1768, Matthew Fairchild resided in Morris, New Jersey, USA.
  • Matthew Fairchild married Rebeckah Fairfield, Sarah Freeman, and had children including Ann Fairchild, Caleb Fairchild Ii, Freeman Fairchild, Ruth Fairchild, Sarah Fairchild, Stephen Fairchild.
  • Matthew Fairchild passed away in 1790 in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb Fairchild
1693–1777
Birth Location: Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
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Ann Trowbridge
1691–1777
Birth Location: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA or Stratfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Freeman
1716–1756
Birth Location: Morristown, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
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Rebeckah Fairfield
1721–1794
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Caleb II
1743–1808
Birth Location: Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America
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Ann Fairchild
1746–
Birth Location: –
AF
Ruth Fairchild
1744–1805
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Fairchild
1747–
Birth Location: –
SF
Stephen Fairchild
1749–
Birth Location: –
SF
Freeman Fairchild
1782–1834
Birth Location: Littleton, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America
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Matthew Fairchild's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Fairchild
1720–1790
Birth Place: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Caleb Fairchild
1693–1777
Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Ann Trowbridge
1691–1777
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA or Stratfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Grandparents
Zechariah Fairchild
1651–1703
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Hannah Beach
1665–1730
Stratford, CT
Capt. (Matthew) Sherwood
1643–1715
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA or Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Mary (Fitch) Sherwood
1643–1730
(Norwalk or England), Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Fairchild
1610–1670
Sarah Seabrook
1620–1658
John Beach
1623–1677
Mary Staples
1630–1677
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew Fairchild's Descendants

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Matthew Fairchild (1720–5 Jan 1790) m. Sarah Freeman (16 Mar 1716–6 January 1756) m. Rebeckah Fairfield (1721–23 August 1794)
  1. 1. Caleb (Fairchild) II 1743–1808 m. Phebe Gard 1744–1817
    1. 1. Salome Fairchild 1783–1857 m. Daniel Price 1779–1868
      1. 1. Ruth Price 1803–1879 m. William (H) Little 1802–1864
        1. 1. Landon Little 1846–1895 m. Martha (Jane) Brownfield 1851–1915
        2. 2. James Little 1830–
        3. 3. Wiliam (Lemuel) Little 1836–1894 m. Lydia Cline 1837–1917
        4. 4. Wilson (S) Little 1843–1919 m. Mary (A.) Russell 1860–1947 m. Phoebe BROWN 1842–1889
        5. 5. Corbin (Isaiah) Little 1841–1923 m. Mary (E) Putoff 1849–1929 m. Louise Scott 1845–1875
        6. 6. Alexander Little 1825–1850 m. Catharine Keck 1828–1900 m. Adaline (Mcintire) Little 1828–
        7. 7. Catherine Little 1841–1875 m. Henry (William) Brownfield 1841–1918
        8. 8. Daniel Little 1832–1896 m. Isabel (Rose) Fox 1841–1886
        9. 9. Mary (A) Little 1833–1847
      2. 2. Daniel Price 1816–1908
      3. 3. Seth (Fairchild) Price 1812–1873 m. Catherine (Ann) Little 1816–1863 m. Rebecca (Jane) Dailey 1832–
        1. 1. Eliza Price 1837–
        2. 2. Flora Price 1840–
        3. 3. Luther Price 1846–1916 m. Salina (J) Price 1845–1919
        4. 4. Minerva Price 1848–
        5. 5. Jno. (M.) Price 1839–
      4. 4. Susannah Price 1807–1888
      5. 5. Aaron (T.) Price 1804–1892
      6. 6. Isaac Price 1814–1916
      7. 7. Caleb Price 1814–1818
      8. 8. Sarah Price 1819–1912
      9. 9. Salome Price 1821–1837
      10. 10. Ursula Price 1825–1848
      11. 11. Zillah Price 1809–1839 m. William Pool 1802–1881
        1. 1. Susannah Pool 1833–1921 m. James Swallow 1823–1917
    2. 2. Mary Fairchild 1770–1833 m. Elisha Headlee 1760–1845
      1. 1. Caleb Headlee 1788–1847 m. Mary Steele 1784–
    3. 3. Jeremiah Fairchild 1773–1842
  2. 2. Ann Fairchild 1746–
  3. 3. Ruth Fairchild 1744–1805
  4. 4. Sarah Fairchild 1747–
  5. 5. Stephen Fairchild 1749–
  6. 6. Freeman Fairchild 1782–1834

Matthew Fairchild's Timeline

8 Records

1720
1720
Birth of Matthew Fairchild in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1750
1750-1885
Age 30
Matthew Fairchild resided here in Morris, New Jersey, USA
Morris, New Jersey, USA
1768
1768-1806
Age 48
Matthew Fairchild resided here in Morris, New Jersey, USA
Morris, New Jersey, USA
1780
1780
Age 60
Matthew Fairchild resided here in Hanover Township, Morris County, NJ
Hanover Township, Morris County, NJ
1783
1783
Age 63
Matthew Fairchild resided here in Hanover Township, Morris County, NJ
Hanover Township, Morris County, NJ
1790
12 Jun 1790
Age 70
Matthew Fairchild resided here in Hanover, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Hanover, Morris, New Jersey, United States
1790
5 Jan 1790
Age 70
Death of Matthew Fairchild in Hanover, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Hanover, Morris, New Jersey, United States
1790
12 Jun 1790
Age 70
Matthew Fairchild - Probate in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 162
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 144 : 1919

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1750-1885
    Event Place: Morris, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: History of the First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, N.J.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768-1806
    Event Place: Morris, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: Bill of Mortality 1768-1806 Pamplet #1 Pub. by Amer. Civil. Inst. OfMorristown 1968

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Hanover Township, Morris County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Hanover Township, Morris County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1790
    Event Place: Hanover, Morris, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1790
    Event Place: Hanover, Morris, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 162
    [2] New Jersey, Abstract of Wills
    [3] New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, 1656-1999, Record of wills in New Jersey, 1705-1804; Author: New Jersey. Department of State; Probate Place: New Jersey
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 144 : 1919

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1790
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, 1656-1999, Record of wills in New Jersey, 1705-1804; Author: New Jersey. Department of State; Probate Place: New Jersey
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