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Rebecca Williams 1703–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1703

Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 14 May 1795

Death Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Father: Matthew Williams

Mother: Ruth Lindley

Spouse(s): Joseph Hedden

Children(s): Gilbert Hedden, Jonathan Hedden, Elijah Hedden

In 1703, Rebecca Williams entered the world in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, born to Matthew Williams And Ruth Lindley. Rebecca Williams married Joseph Hedden, and had children including Elijah Hedden, Gilbert Hedden, Jonathan Hedden. Rebecca Williams passed away in 1795 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1703, Rebecca Williams entered the world in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, born to Matthew Williams And Ruth Lindley.
  • Rebecca Williams married Joseph Hedden, and had children including Elijah Hedden, Gilbert Hedden, Jonathan Hedden.
  • Rebecca Williams passed away in 1795 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.

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Rebecca Williams's Ancestors

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Rebecca Williams
1703–1795
Birth Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Matthew Williams
1651–1732
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Ruth Lindley
1658–1724
Brandford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Matthew Williams
1606–1679
Wooten Under Edge, Gloucestershire, , England
Susannah Cole
1623–1662
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Francis Lindsley
1622–1704
Althorpe, Lincolnshire, England
Susanna Culpepper
1634–1699
Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Williams
1555–1618
Jane Woodward
1569–1614
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Morgan Williams
1515–1587
Elizabeth Cromwell
1535–1579

Rebecca Williams's Descendants

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Rebecca Williams (1703–14 May 1795) m. Joseph Hedden (1702–3 Nov 1798)
  1. 1. Gilbert Hedden 1725–1790
    1. 1. Elisha (Hedden) Sr 1755–1820 m. Elizabeth Pinson 1777–1853
      1. 1. George (Hedden) Sr 1798–1860
      2. 2. Elisha (Hedden) Jr 1814–1900 m. Juanita (Caroline "Neety") Butt 1821–1896
        1. 1. William (Worth "Bud") Hedden 1848–1944 m. Nancy ((Nannie) Malinda Theodocia) Sutton 1859–1927
        2. 2. John (B.) Hedden 1840–1903
        3. 3. Samantha (Adeline) Hedden 1846–1936
        4. 4. Elisha (Dean) Hedden 1858–1940
        5. 5. Warne (Ketron) Hedden 1861–1941
        6. 6. Almeda (M) Hedden 1853–
        7. 7. Martha (C) Hedden 1855–
      3. 3. Doshe Hedden 1812–
      4. 4. Jeffrey Hedden 1816–1838
      5. 5. Catherine ("Cate") Hedden 1805–
      6. 6. Joel Hedden 1809–1853
      7. 7. Garret (P) Hedden 1800–1881
      8. 8. Mariah (Emaline) Hedden 1808–1864 m. Joseph ("Joe") Eller 1803–1880
        1. 1. Humphrey (Posey) Eller 1826–1880 m. Jane Hall 1822–1880 m. Cynthia (Avaline) Eller 1817–1844
        2. 2. Alfred (Webb) Eller 1847–1934 m. Martha (Angeline "Daut") Chastain 1854–1938
        3. 3. Marinda Eller 1850–
        4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Eller 1849–1939 m. Thomas (Hamilton) Garrett 1847–1938
        5. 5. Mary (Ann) Eller 1848–1923 m. William (Kinsey) Garrett 1848–1940
        6. 6. Arminda (Jane) Eller 1846–1919
        7. 7. Hannah (M) Eller 1845–1923
        8. 8. George (Henry) Eller 1842–1926
        9. 9. Caroline Eller 1840–1889 m. William (M) Hooper 1837–1865 m. John (Wiley?) Trusty 1818–1900
        10. 10. Jacob (F) Eller 1838–1865
        11. 11. Jeffrey Eller 1838–1866
        12. 12. Elisha (Hedden) Eller 1837–1929
        13. 13. Vinetta Eller 1835–
        14. 14. William Eller 1832–
        15. 15. Joseph (Milton) Eller 1830–
        16. 16. Elizabeth (Ann "Betsy") Eller 1829–1910
        17. 17. Malinda (Catherine) Eller 1827–1919 m. Nicholas (Mack) Shook 1835–1863 m. William Hall 1845–
        18. 18. Albert (Martin "Bert") Eller 1847–1925 m. Louisa (Martin) Chastain 1850–1931
  2. 2. Jonathan Hedden 1733–1795
  3. 3. Elijah Hedden 1730–

Rebecca Williams's Timeline

2 Records

1703
1703
Birth of Rebecca Williams in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1795
14 May 1795
Age 92
Death of Rebecca Williams in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1703
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 205
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1704; Birth city: Newark; Birth state: NJ.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1795
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 205
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1704; Birth city: Newark; Birth state: NJ.

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