Volume 1: Aaron Stark [1608-1685], Progenitor of our Stark Family in North America and the First Three Generations

Part 4: The Third Generation; Children of William Stark (Senior)

Chapter 9: Phebe Stark and Thomas Walworth Timeline

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{Prepared by Clovis LaFleur, January, 2002}

1700

Phebe is reported to have been born in the year 1700 by Charles R. Stark. In his book, he also says she was baptized July 6, 1701 in the First Congregational Church of Stonington. Source: Charles R. Stark, The Aaron Stark Family, Seven Generations, Published by Wright & Potter, Boston, Mass. 1927, pages 2 & 13.

1721

Feb. 20, 1720/21; Thomas Walworth is a witness to this deed transaction. John Stark was the spouse of Martha Walworth, sister of Thomas. This document would place the latest year of birth for Thomas Walworth as 1699/00. Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723, Book 1, page 601. "John Starke of Norwich Carpenter & Martha Starke wife to John Stark... for 40L paid by our loving Brother John Wallsworth husbandman... sold... all right unto every tract or parsell of land that belonged unto our Honord. Father Mr. William Wallsworth Late of Said Groton Deseased. 20 Feb 1720/1. Signed John Starke. Marthew [sic] Starke. Wit Nehemiah Smith Junr, James Chipman, Thomas Wallsworth. Ack and recd 20 Feb 1720/1."

Feb. 20, 1720/21; John Stark and his spouse, Martha Walworth, give the property of James Walworth, twin brother of Thomas, who had passed away. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second & Fourth Book of Records , Book 2, page 194. "John Stark of Norwich, carpenter, and Martha Stark his wife for love and good will to Thomas Wallsworth of Groton... and for desire we have that the will of the dead be fulfilled, namely of James Wallsworth, our brother, late of Groton, decd... brother Thomas Wallsworth should possess estate whereas sd will was not executed... assign all right. Dated 20 Feb 1720/21. Signed John Stark, Martha Stark. Wit James Chipman, John Wallsworth."

Apr. 20, 1721; Abiel Stark and spouse Mary Walworth, sister of Thomas, also give up their claim to the estate of James Walworth. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Secon & Fourth Book of Records , Book 2, page 194. "Abial Stark of Lebanon and Mary his wife quit claim to Thomas Wallsworth of Groton... right in estate of James Wallsworth. Dated 20 Apr 1721. Recd 9 Sep 1726. Signed Abial Stark, Mary X Stark. Wit Gershom Clark?, William Clarke?"

1722

Feb. 5, 1721/22. John Stark, brother-in-law of Thomas, and Thomas appear to have jointly purchased property from Samuel Culver located in Lebanon. Could Thomas have been married to Phebe by this date? Without record, this cannot be answered with any certainty. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantee; Stark, John & Thomas Walsworth;Grantor; Samuel Culver; Book 3, page 342; W; 5 Feb 1721/22

1725

Aug. 26, 1725; This deed transaction is the first record that plainly shows Thomas was married to Phebe Stark by this date. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second & Fourth Book of Records , Book 2, page 197. "William Stark of Groton, Yeoman, for love and good will to his son in law Thomas Wallsworth of Groton, wood lot first division on Fort Hill. Dated 26 Aug 1725. Recd 27 Sep 1726. Signed by William Stark.Wit David Collver, Daniel Stark [Brother of Phebe Stark]."

Sept. 29, 1725; This deed shows Thomas owned property in Groton. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second & Fourth Book of Records , Book 2, page 176. "Aaron Starks of Colchester in Hartford farmer to Nathl. Niles Junr of South Kingstown in Rhode Island... tract of land which sd Niles bought of Capt Saml. Fish of Groton... 40A... bounded with land sd Niles bought of sd Stark now in possession of Tho. Wallsworth. Dated 29 Sep 1725. Recd 28 Dec 1725. Signed by Aaron Stark. Wit Thomas Chipman, Christopher Stark, William Wallsworth."

1728

Nov. 7, 1728; Thomas purchased the rights to the estate of his father from brother-in-law, Abiel Stark, married to his sister, Mary Walworth. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second & Fourth Book of Records ,Book 4, page 202. "Abiall Starke and his wife Mary Starke of Lebanon in the County of Windham and Colony of Connecticut... for 50L paid by their loving brother Thomas Wallsworth of Lebanon... all their right... to all estate belonging to their Honoured Father Mr. William Wallsworth Late of said Groton Deceased. Dated 7 Nov 1728. Recd. 14 Mar 1746/7. Signed Abiall Stark, Mary M Stark her mark. Wit Sarah West, Ebenezer West."

1730

Groton, September the 22d 1730; This would be the share of the estate Phebe Stark received from her father, William, Stark, Sr. who died Sept. 8, 1730. Source: Probate Records, William Stark, Sr., FHL Film #1025051, Connecticut, New London Probate Packets, Year 1730, Packet #5070. "Then Received of Christopher Starke and Thomas Chipman as Executors to the Last will and Testament of William Starke Late of Groton, Deceased, the sum of Thirty Six pounds, nine shillings, and Six pence, which is part of the Legesy given to me in said will I say received by me as Wittness my hand the Day and year above said, Thomas Wallworth In presence of us, Jos. Belton, Dn Stark." [Author's Comment: Thomas Wallworth was the husband of Phebe Stark, daughter of William Stark. Thomas would have been William's son-in-law.]

1731

Sept. 9, 1731; Thomas apparently Quit claim to the property he jointly purchased in Lebanon with John Stark, his brother-in-law. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantee; Stark, John; Grantor; Thomas Walsworth; Book 4, page 412; Q.C.; 9 Sep 1731.

1732

March 8, 1731/32 Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 74. "Whereas through a mistake there was a wood lot or first division laid out to Sergent William Stark late of Groton now Deceased as may appear by a survey bareing date June the 26 1721 on a place called fort hill in sd Groton and was called his right which was a mistake for Some years before the laying out of sd Lot on sd fort hill he the sd Wm. Stark had sold all his right and Title in all the Common undivided land in the Township of Groton aforesd -----as appears on record therefore we the ----- Committee being chosen and Impowered to let the Common and undevided land in Groton according to a voat of sd Town passed April 16, 17?? Have laid out to Thomas Wallsworth of Lebenon one woodlot in first Division that was originally the right of Isaac Fox late of sd Groton now of Norwich and by purchase is now the right of sd Thomas Wallsworth as appears on Record and is laid out on fort hill aforesd on the place where the abovesd lot was laid through mistake as before mentioned is bounded as followeth beginning at a rock marked W S which was South East corner of the Two rod way and adjoining in the four rod highway with the North East End of sd Two rod --- Joyening abovesd and by sd four rod high way on the west side the … 8 Mar 1731/2. Signed Joshua Bill, Samuel Lester, Luke Perkins, Comtee. Recd 26 Oct 1732.

Mar. 27, 1732; Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, pages 74-75. "Deed of Release from Abial Stark of Lebanon in the county of Windham... unto Thomas Wallsworth... right in first division woodlot which right formerly belonged to Isaac Fox of Groton and now in the hands or right of the sd Stark by the reason of said Wallsworths deed being lost and I do by these presents... all my right. 27 Mar 1732. Signed Aabial Stark. Wit Ebenezer West, Joshua West. Ack and recd 26 Oct 1732."

Jun 17, 1732; This deed records Thomas Walworth and Phebe Stark had been residents of Lebanon. This may have been when Thomas and his brother-in-law John Stark, jointly owned land in that community. He has now sold property to another brother-in-law, Christopher Stark, married to his sister, Joanna Walowrth. Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 77. "Thomas Wallsworth late of Lebenon in the County of Windham, now of Groton for 780L... paid by my brother Christopher Stark of Groton... 150A... land Joseph Collver gave to his son Joseph Collver Junr from thence... Denisons Land.. to the Mill Brook... which tract of land my brother John Wallsworth purchased of Jonathan Collver of sd Groton and... purchased of my brother John. 17 Jun 1732. Signed Thomas Wallsworth. Wit Chris? Avery 2nd, Jonathan Latham. Ack and recd 3 Jul 1732."

1733

Dec. 2, 1733; Would appear Thomas and Phebe moved back to Groton where Thomas bought property from his brother-in-law, Christopher. Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 137. "Christopher Stark of Groton... for ???... paid by Thomas Wallsworth... one whole right in the Land entered the sequesttred Land on Fourt Hill and Long Hill in Groton which right was originally Joseph Forson’s??? estate of Groton decd. 2 Dec 1733. Signed Christopher Stark. Wit Jos. Hempsted, John Conty??? Ack and recd 12 Dec 1733."

1734

Aug. 20, 1734; Thomas purchased property from Isaac Fox, spouse of Hannah Stark, Phebe's cousin. Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 161. "Isaac Fox of Norwich.. for 20s paid by Thomas Wallsworth of Groton... all right... certain wood lot... lying on Fourt Hill. Signed Isaac Fox. Wit Luke Perkins, Ebenezer Baker. Ack and recd ???"

1754

July 11, 1754; Thomas Walworth is one of the grantees in Sequehanna Company Indian deed along with his brother-in-law Christopher Stark. Source: Stark Family Association Year Book, 1927, page 19. "He (Christopher Stark) was not one of the signers of the Susquehanna Company petition in 1753, but May 7, 1754, he ,like many of his neighbors, bought a full share in the company, and in the list of grantees of the Indian deed of July 11, 1754, we find his name and that of his brother-in-law, Thomas Walworth, who was not only the brother of Christopher's wife, Joanna, but married to his sister Phoebe."

1769

Thomas Walworth and Phebe Stark move to Wyoming Valley, PA. Source: Stark Family Association Year Book, 1927, page 21. "Neither the Starks nor the Walworths were among this first forty, but Thomas Walworth was one of the two hundred there in June, 1769, and Christopher, Jr., Aaron, James and William Stark were there by September 12 of that year."

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