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Samuel Wightman DEACON 1739–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jan 1739

Birth Location: Quidnessett, North Kingstown, Washington, RI

Death Date: 26 Dec 1827

Death Location: Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA

Father: George Wightman

Mother: Mary Clarke

Spouse(s): Amey Wightman

Children(s): George Wightman

In 1739, Samuel Wightman DEACON entered the world in Quidnessett, North Kingstown, Washington, RI, born to George Jun Wightman And Mary Clarke. In 1800, Samuel Wightman DEACON resided in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island. In 1810, Samuel Wightman DEACON resided in Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. Samuel Wightman DEACON married Amey Bullock Wightman, and had children including George Wightman. Samuel Wightman DEACON passed away in 1827 in Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.

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  • In 1739, Samuel Wightman DEACON entered the world in Quidnessett, North Kingstown, Washington, RI, born to George Jun Wightman And Mary Clarke.
  • In 1800, Samuel Wightman DEACON resided in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island.
  • In 1810, Samuel Wightman DEACON resided in Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.
  • Samuel Wightman DEACON married Amey Bullock Wightman, and had children including George Wightman.
  • Samuel Wightman DEACON passed away in 1827 in Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Wightman
1699–1778
Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Mary Clarke
1704–1777
Birth Location: Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Amey Wightman
1739–1837
Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol, Mass
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Children(s)

George Wightman
1769–1852
Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
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Samuel DEACON's Ancestors

Self
Samuel DEACON
1739–1827
Birth Place: Quidnessett, North Kingstown, Washington, RI
Parents
George Jun. Wightman
1699–1778
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Mary Clarke
1704–1777
Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Wightman
North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Catherine Holmes
1673–1699
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Carew Clarke
1668–1759
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Ann Dyer
1668–1759
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
George Wightman
1632–1721
Elizabeth Updyke
1644–1716
Jonathan Capt
1633–1712
Sarah Borden
1644–1701
Rev Sr.
1618–1694
Margaret Turner
1621–1694
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wightman
1598–1663
Ruth Reade
1601–1662
Gysbert Dyck)
1605–1664
Catherina Smith
1625–1664
Catherine Hyde
1608–1682
Joan Fowle
1604–1688
Thomas Clarke
1570–1627
Rose Kerrich
1572–1627
John Passenger
1590–1621
Sarah Richardson
1592–1652

Samuel DEACON's Descendants

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Samuel (Wightman) DEACON (23 Jan 1739–26 Dec 1827) m. Amey (Bullock) Wightman (15 Jan 1739–12 Mar 1837)
  1. 1. George Wightman 1769–1852 m. Esther (BROWN Wightman) 5GGM 1768–1837
    1. 1. Ira Whiteman 1812–1869
      1. 1. Melinda (Malavia) Whiteman 1858–1912 m. Jay Seymour 1848–1894 m. Daniel Harding 1844–1918
        1. 1. Lottie Seymour 1880–1939 m. Homer (L) Harding 1871–1937 m. Elmer (J) Milliman 1877–1963 m. Elmer (J) Sickner 1885–1963 m. Frank Bunce 1891–1946 m. Frederick Hotchkiss 1874–1940
        2. 2. Arden (Roy) Seymour 1879–1906
        3. 3. Clarence (Jay) SEYMOUR 1881–1947 m. Ethel (E.) Buck 1884–1951 m. Berneice Hause 1886–1960
        4. 4. Alma (Mable) Seymour 1882–1918 m. Donald (Ervin) Bennett 1881–1966
        5. 5. George (Ayres) Seymour 1886–1934 m. Lula Valentine 1880–
      2. 2. George Whiteman 1847–1924 m. Martha Sanford 1847–
    2. 2. Mary (E) Wightman 1790–1851
    3. 3. Samuel Weightman 1793–1875
    4. 4. Lucinda Weightman 1796–1862
    5. 5. George (Wightman) Jr 1798–1878
    6. 6. Esther Wightman 1801–
    7. 7. Nancy Wightman 1804–
    8. 8. Sabra (D) Wightman 1806–1869
    9. 9. Anna Wightman 1811–

Samuel DEACON's Timeline

9 Records

1739
23 Jan 1739
Birth of Samuel Wightman DEACON in Quidnessett, North Kingstown, Washington, RI
Quidnessett, North Kingstown, Washington, RI
1800
1800
Age 61
Samuel Wightman DEACON resided here in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 71
Samuel Wightman DEACON resided here in Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
1817
1817
Age 78
Samuel Wightman DEACON resided here in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 81
Samuel Wightman DEACON resided here in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
1822
18 Nov 1822
Age 83
Samuel Wightman DEACON resided here in Pawtuxet, Kent, Rhode Island
Pawtuxet, Kent, Rhode Island
1827
Abt 1827
Age 88
Samuel Wightman DEACON resided here in Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire
Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire
1827
26 Dec 1827
Age 88
Death of Samuel Wightman DEACON in Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
1828
1828
Age 89
Samuel Wightman DEACON - Probate in Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1739
    Event Place: Quidnessett, North Kingstown, Washington, RI
    Record Source:
    [1] Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: George Wightman of Quidnessett, R I , 1632-17212, and descendants : Waitman, Weightman, Whiteman
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island; Series: M32; Roll: 45; Page: 73; Image: 145; Family History Library Film: 218680

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 23; Page: 252; Image: Nhm252_23-0193; FHL Roll: 0218684

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Craftperson Files

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island; Page: 56; NARA Roll: M33_116; Image: 67

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1822
    Event Place: Pawtuxet, Kent, Rhode Island
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1827
    Event Place: Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire
    Record Source: New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Estate Files, 1769-1885; Author: New Hampshire. Probate Court (Cheshire County)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1827
    Event Place: Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Estate Files, 1769-1885; Author: New Hampshire. Probate Court (Cheshire County)
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: George Wightman of Quidnessett, R I , 1632-17212, and descendants : Waitman, Weightman, Whiteman
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Estate Files, 1769-1885; Author: New Hampshire. Probate Court (Cheshire County)
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