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Rev Deacon Joseph Chester 1730–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1730

Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 4 Aug 1804

Death Location: Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father: Capt. Chester

Mother: Mary Starr

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Otis

Children(s): Joseph Chester

In 1730, Rev Deacon Joseph Chester entered the world in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to Capt John Chester And Mary Morgan Starr. Rev Deacon Joseph Chester married Elizabeth Otis, and had children including Joseph Chester. Rev Deacon Joseph Chester passed away in 1804 in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1730, Rev Deacon Joseph Chester entered the world in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to Capt John Chester And Mary Morgan Starr.
  • Rev Deacon Joseph Chester married Elizabeth Otis, and had children including Joseph Chester.
  • Rev Deacon Joseph Chester passed away in 1804 in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rev Chester's Ancestors

Self
Rev Chester
1730–1804
Birth Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Capt. John Chester
1692–1771
Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Mary (Morgan) Starr
1696–1774
Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Amer. Colony
Grandparents
Samuel (John Chester, Jr. 6GG) Capt.
1656–1711
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Hannah (Talcott) 7GG
1665–1741
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Thomas Starr
1668–1711
New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Mary Morgan
1670–1765
New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuell (Capt.)
1635–1691
Samuel Starr
1641–1687
Hannah Morgan
1641–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John IV
1592–1660
Dorothy Mott
1595–1670
Thomas Starr
1615–1658
Rachel Hicks
1618–1660

Rev Chester's Descendants

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Rev (Deacon Joseph) Chester (17 Mar 1730–4 Aug 1804) m. Elizabeth Otis (11 Oct 1740–2 Nov 1798)
  1. 1. Joseph Chester 1758–1791 m. Rebecca Aiken 1764–1843
    1. 1. Joseph Chester 1779–1826 m. Elizabeth Aiken 1785–1855
      1. 1. Morrison Chester 1809–1892 m. Margaret (Ann) Chester 1815–1863
        1. 1. Nancy Chester 1844–
        2. 2. Martha Chester 1842–
        3. 3. Celissa Chester 1848–
        4. 4. John Chester 1839–
        5. 5. Mary (M) Chester 1838–
        6. 6. James Chester 1846–
        7. 7. Elizabeth Chester 1833–
        8. 8. Jane Chester 1835–1921 m. Abel (McFarland) Garber 1832–1921

Rev Chester's Timeline

11 Records

1730
17 Mar 1730
Birth of Rev Deacon Joseph Chester in Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA
1753
04 Apr 1753
Age 23
Rev Deacon Joseph Chester was married in Montville, CT, USA
Montville, CT, USA
1753
4 APR 1753
Age 23
Rev Deacon Joseph Chester was married in Montville, CT, USA
Montville, CT, USA
1753
4 Apr 1753
Age 23
Rev Deacon Joseph Chester was married in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
1757
21 APR 1757
Age 27
Rev Deacon Joseph Chester was married in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
1757
21 Apr 1757
Age 27
Rev Deacon Joseph Chester was married In Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Amer. Colony
Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Amer. Colony
1757
21 Apr 1757
Age 27
Rev Deacon Joseph Chester was married in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
1785
22 Sep 1785
Age 55
Rev Deacon Joseph Chester was married in New London, Connecticut
New London, Connecticut
1785
22 Sep 1785
Age 55
Rev Deacon Joseph Chester was married in New London, Connecticut, USA
New London, Connecticut, USA
1804
4 Aug 1804
Age 74
Death of Rev Deacon Joseph Chester in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
1957
21 Apr 1957
Age 227
Rev Deacon Joseph Chester was married in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA
Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1730
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 04 Apr 1753
    Event Place: Montville, CT, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 APR 1753
    Event Place: Montville, CT, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1753
    Event Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 APR 1757
    Event Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1757
    Event Place: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Amer. Colony

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1757
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1785
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1785
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1957
    Event Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1804
    Event Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

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