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Obadiah Graves 1771–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 April 1771

Birth Location: Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 6 June 1859

Death Location: Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Seth Graves

Mother: Mary Dickinson

Spouse(s): Betsey Knight

Children(s): Sarah Graves, Julia Graves, Seth Graves

Obadiah Graves was born in 1771 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Seth Graves And Mary Dickinson. In 1800, Obadiah Graves resided in Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts. In 1810, Obadiah Graves resided in Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. Obadiah Graves married Betsey Knight, Lucretia Sterling, and had children including Julia Ann Graves, Sarah Graves, Seth Dickinson Graves. Obadiah Graves passed away in 1859 in Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Obadiah Graves was born in 1771 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Seth Graves And Mary Dickinson.
  • In 1800, Obadiah Graves resided in Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts.
  • In 1810, Obadiah Graves resided in Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Obadiah Graves married Betsey Knight, Lucretia Sterling, and had children including Julia Ann Graves, Sarah Graves, Seth Dickinson Graves.
  • Obadiah Graves passed away in 1859 in Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Seth Graves
1727–1807
Birth Location: Hatfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Mary Dickinson
1737–1806
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Betsey Knight
1775–1831
Birth Location: of Norwich
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Children(s)

Sarah Graves
1799–1863
Birth Location: Norwich, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Julia Graves
1813–1899
Birth Location: norwich, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
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Seth Graves
1801–1873
Birth Location: Norwich, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Obadiah Graves's Ancestors

Self
Obadiah Graves
1771–1859
Birth Place: Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Seth Graves
1727–1807
Hatfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mary Dickinson
1737–1806
Grandparents
Elnathah Graves
1699–1785
Hatfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Martha Dickinson
1701–1756
Great-Grandparents
John Graves
1664–1737
Sarah Graves
1665–1721
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sgt Graves
1624–1677
Hannah Church
1625–1695

Obadiah Graves's Descendants

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Obadiah Graves (30 April 1771–6 June 1859) m. Betsey Knight (11 Apr 1775–28 May 1831)
  1. 1. Sarah Graves 1799–1863 m. Caleb (H) Stickney 1797–1842
    1. 1. Alvan (Hyde) Stickney 1842–1889 m. Harriet (Eliza) Bates 1843–1878
    2. 2. Caleb (H) Stickney 1818–1898
    3. 3. Charles (Dickinson) Stickney 1828–1893
    4. 4. Eliza (Jane) Stickney 1826–1883
    5. 5. Emily (A) Stickney 1837–
    6. 6. George (Franklin) Stickney 1823–
    7. 7. Henry (Walter) Stickney 1822–1907
    8. 8. Horatio (Gates) Stickney 1833–
    9. 9. John (G) Stickney 1819–
    10. 10. Julia (M) Stickney 1831–1862
  2. 2. Julia (Ann) Graves 1813–1899 m. George (G) Eddy 1813–
    1. 1. Agnese Eddy 1843–
    2. 2. Frances Eddy 1844–
  3. 3. Seth (Dickinson) Graves 1801–1873 m. Adah (Eells) Thacher 1808–1901
    1. 1. Miles (Wells) Graves 1834–1906 m. Ruth P 1839–1929
      1. 1. Martha (Wells) Graves 1876–1906 m. Edward (Wallace) Bush 1871–1945
    2. 2. Julia (Arethusa) Graves 1836–1926
    3. 3. Lemuel (C) Graves 1839–1909 m. Jane (Elizabeth) Frost 1842–1928
      1. 1. Clifford (Lemuel) Graves 1869–1956 m. Marion C 1886–
      2. 2. Franklin (Wells) Graves 1868–1913 m. Susan 1858–
    4. 4. Martha (Marilla) Graves 1840–1867
    5. 5. Emma (Eliza) Graves 1845–1897 m. George (Frederick) Washburn 1844–1911

Obadiah Graves's Timeline

9 Records

1771
30 April 1771
Birth of Obadiah Graves in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
1800
1800
Age 29
Obadiah Graves resided here in Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 39
Obadiah Graves resided here in Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 49
Obadiah Graves resided here in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
1830
1830
Age 59
Obadiah Graves resided here in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
1843
18 Mar 1843
Age 72
Obadiah Graves was married
None
1850
1850
Age 79
Obadiah Graves resided here in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
1855
1855
Age 84
Obadiah Graves resided here in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
1859
6 June 1859
Age 88
Death of Obadiah Graves in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 April 1771
    Event Place: Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [3] Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut; The Charles R. Hale Collection of Connecticut Cemetery Inscriptions
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., State Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 306; Page: 56a
    [6] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-population Census Schedules for Massachusetts, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T1204; Archive Roll Number: 17; Census Year: 1859; Census Place: Washington, Berkshire, Massachusetts
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Peabody Genealogy
    [9] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Graves family in America : three volumes : volume 1 : sketch of the family in Engl
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1843
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Graves family in America : three volumes : volume 1 : sketch of the family in Engl

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 15; Page: 1126; Image: 154; Family History Library Film: 205614

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 19; Page: 109; Image: Mam252_19-0113; FHL Roll: 0205627

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Page: 110; NARA Roll: M33_48; Image: 71

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Series: M19; Roll: 62; Page: 389; Family History Library Film: 0337920

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 306; Page: 56a

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 June 1859
    Event Place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [3] Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut; The Charles R. Hale Collection of Connecticut Cemetery Inscriptions
    [4] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-population Census Schedules for Massachusetts, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T1204; Archive Roll Number: 17; Census Year: 1859; Census Place: Washington, Berkshire, Massachusetts
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Peabody Genealogy
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Graves family in America : three volumes : volume 1 : sketch of the family in Engl
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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