1490. Daniel DENISON (Daniel , Daniel , Daniel , John Borodell , George ) was born Jan 1772. He died 5 Feb 1841 in German Flats, New York.

THE GROTON AVERY CLAN, Vol. I, by Elroy McKendree Avery and Catherine Hitchcock (Tilden) Avery, Cleveland, 1912. Found in the DAR Library, Washington DC. Page 296.

Daniel married Lucy AVERY, daughter of Abner AVERY and Amy FOX. Lucy was born about 1764 in Montville, New London Co., Connecticut. She died in German Flats, New York.

THE GROTON AVERY CLAN, Vol. I, by Elroy McKendree Avery and Catherine Hitchcock (Tilden) Avery, Cleveland, 1912. Found in the DAR Library, Washington DC. Page 296.

1502. Sarah DENISON (Isaac , Daniel , Daniel , John Borodell , George ) was born 9 Apr 1778 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

Sarah married Elam BURROWS. Elam was born 6 Sep 1773.

1541. Nancy WHEELER (Ann Borodel DENISON , Daniel , Daniel , John Borodell , George ) was born 27 Mar 1798 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 10 Jun 1877.

Nancy married Russell WILLIAMS, son of Park WILLIAMS and Deborah WILLIAMS, on 30 Jan 1817. Russell was born 19 Aug 1790. He died 14 Apr 1852.

1544. Elias Hewitt WHEELER (Ann Borodel DENISON , Daniel , Daniel , John Borodell , George ) was born 16 Aug 1807 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

Elias married (1) Mary LEEDS on 1828.

Elias also married (2) Jane BEIN, daughter of Richard BEIN and Rosina DAVEY, on 1834 in New Orleans, Louisana. Jane was born in Glasgow, Scotland.

1547. John PRENTICE Jr. (John PRENTICE , Abigail BILLINGS , Phebe DENISON , John Borodell , George ) was born 22 Jun 1761 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

John married Sarah LEONARD on 7 Jul 1787 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

1548. Prentice HEWITT (Phebe PRENTICE , Abigail BILLINGS , Phebe DENISON , John Borodell , George ) was born about 1773 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 3 Mar 1842 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut and was buried in Hewitt Cemetery, Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

DESCENDANTS OF CAPTAIN THOMAS HEWITT OF STONINGTON, CONN. Compiled by Virginia Hewitt Watterson, 1996. Found in the Joseph Smith Library, Salt Lake City, Ut. Page 94.
  Born in Stonington, Conn., about 1773, son of Henry Hewitt and Phebe Prentice; died in North Stonington, Conn., 3 Mar 1842, age 69 years (tombstone).
    Prentice married 1st PEGGY BROWN, 16 Feb 1894 (VR) at Stonington, Conn. Peggy was born in Stonington, 4 Mar 1772 (VR), daughter of Christopher Brown and Margaret Holmes; she died in North Stonington, 12 Jun 1801, age 26 years (tombstone).
    Prentice married 2nd, ELIZA PRENTICE, 27 Mar 1802 (VR) at Stonington. Eliza was born about 1775, daughter of Col. Samuel Prentice and Ann Billings; she died in North Stonington, 17 Mar 1808, age 33 years (tombstone).
     Prentice married 3rd FANNY ___. She was born in Conn. about 1787, and died in North Stonington, 27 Nov 1867, age 80 years (Death Record). Prentice and his first 2 wives were buried in the Hewitt Cemetery in Stonington, Conn. It is not known where the 3rd wife Fanny was buried.
    Prentice resided in Stonington and North Stonington, Conn. His will, written 17 Jan 1838, was probated 19 Mar 1842 (North Stonington Probate Records, docket #395). He provided for his wife Fanny and his 4 children, Peggy Barber, Amos Hewitt, Eliza P. Hillard and Lucy Ann Hewitt. Also mentioned was a grandson, Franklin Hillard.
    The widow Fammy continued to live in North Stonington with her step-daughter, Eliza P. Hillard, and her family. Fanny was with them in 1850 and 1860.
    References:
Vital Records of Stonington and North Stonington, Conn.
North Stonington Probate Records, Vol. 2, pp. 197-203, LDS film #1,309,961.
Cemetery Records of Stonington Conn., LDS film #1, 311, 117.
Wheeler, HISTORY OF STONINGTON, CONN., pp. 426 & 473.
Death Records of North Stonington, LDS film #3139.
Conn. Cemetery Records, LDS film #3139.
US Census 1800-1860.

MAR. 11, 1822, VOL. 2, PAGE 473.
    Benjamin Hewitt of North Stonington to Prentis Hewitt in consideration of Prentice Hewitt executing jointly with me a warranty deed to Isaac Williams 2nd. of the Elkannah Hewitt and Hanks land bearing date March 11, 1822 quit-claiming land and buildings which was willed to me by my father Henry Hewitt, dec'd in Stonington (excepting and reserving to myself and heirs the one half of my mother Content Hewitts thirds set off to her by the distributors which half is to fall to me at her decease.
Witnesses: Prentice Holmes and Isaac Williams, 2nd.

MARCH. 20, 1832, VOL. 4, PAGE 121.
    Prentice Hewitt of North Stonington to Benjamin Hewitt, quit-claim 1/2 of the widow Content Hewitt's their of the real estate of Henry Hewitt, for #24, two tracts in North Stonington:
    No. 1 -- Beginning at the head of the lane, so-called, thence running northerly to a bar post about 10 rods, thence northerly by an old fence to the corner of Foster land, thence easterly by an old well to Isaac William's land, thence southerly by a fence to Prentice Hewitt's land, thence westerly by a wall about 30 rods, thence southerly by said wall to Prentice Hewitt's land thence westerly to first mentioned bound containing by estimation 25 acres, more or less.
    No. 2 -- Beginning at the south west corner of the premices it being the northwest corner of Prentice Hewitt's wood lot, thence northerly by and with the lands of Isaac Williams to the lands of William Eccleston, thence easterly by said Eccleston's land to a black oak tree near a gate, thence southerly by lands of William rodman to a white oak tree, thence westerly by an old fence with lands of Prentice Hewitt to the first mentioned bound, containing about 11 acres, more or less, called the Silas Hewitt wood lot.
Witnessed by Amos Hull and Isaac P. Langworthy.

Prentice married (1) Peggy BROWN, daughter of Capt. Christopher BROWN and Margaret HOLMES, on 16 Feb 1794 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. Peggy was born 4 Mar 1772 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 12 Jun 1801 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut and was buried in Hewitt Cemetery, Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

Prentice also married (2) Eliza PRENTICE, daughter of Col. Samuel PRENTICE and Ann BILLINGS, on 27 Mar 1802 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. Eliza was born about 1775 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 17 Mar 1808 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut and was buried in Hewitt Cemetery, Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

Prentice also married (3) Fanny in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. Fanny was born about 1787 in Connecticut. She died 27 Nov 1867 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

1549. Benjamin HEWITT [scrapbook] (Phebe PRENTICE , Abigail BILLINGS , Phebe DENISON , John Borodell , George ) was born 8 Aug 1774 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut and was christened 18 Jun 1780 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 1 Jul 1867 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut and was buried in Wheeler Cemetery, No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

VITAL RECORDS OF STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., page 120, Vol. 3, page 134.
    HEWITT, Benjamin, twin with Joseph, s. (Henry), b. Aug 8, 1774.

DESCENDANTS OF CAPTAIN THOMAS HEWITT OF STONINGTON, CONN. Compiled by Virginia Hewitt Watterson, 1996. Found in the Joseph Smith Library, Salt Lake City, Ut. Page 95.
    Born in Stonington, Conn., 8 Aug 1774 (VR), son of Henry Hewitt and Phebe Prentice, and twin to Joseph; died in North Stonington, Conn., 1 Jul 1867, age 92 years (tombstone). Benjamin married DESIRE BABCOCK, 21 Oct 1798, at Stonington (Wheeler). Desire was born in Conn., 30 Mar 1780 (tombstone), parents unknown; she died in North Stonington, 12 Jan 1875, age 94 years, 9 months and 12 days (tombstone). Both she and Benjamin were buried in the Wheeler Cemetery at North Stonington.
    Benjamin was a farmer. He and Desire resided in North Stonington where they raised their family and lived their remarkable long lives. Benjamin left a will dated 31 Mar 1867, and probated in 1867 (North Stonington Probate Records, Vol. 2, pp. 197-203). He provided for his wife Desire during her lifetime by giving her the use of ½ the dwelling house, all furniture and movables. $80 yearly plus foodstuffs. The 5 living daughters - Sally, Desire, Phebe, Louisa and Frances - were each given $125. Son Benjamin was to have $750, and Joseph was to have all real estate, cattle and farm tools. Joseph was named executor of the estate.
References:
Vital Records of Stonington and North Stonington, Conn.
Denison, DENISON GENEALOGY, pp. 352-353.
North Stonington Probate Records, Vol. 2, pp. 197-203, LDS film #1,309,961.
Wheeler, HISTORY OF STONINGTON, CONN., pp. 426 & 473.
Conn. Cemetery Records, LDS film #3139.
Algemon Aikin Aspenwall, DESCENDANTS OF EZEKIEL MAINE OF STONINGTON, CONN., Stonington, 1955, p. 103.
US Census 1800-1860.

MAR. 11, 1822, VOL. 2, PAGE 473.
    Benjamin Hewitt of North Stonington to Prentis Hewitt in consideration of Prentice Hewitt executing jointly with me a warranty deed to Isaac Williams 2nd. of the Elkannah Hewitt and Hanks land bearing date March 11, 1822 quit-claiming land and buildings which was willed to me by my father Henry Hewitt, dec'd in Stonington (excepting and reserving to myself and heirs the one half of my mother Content Hewitts thirds set off to her by the distributors which half is to fall to me at her decease.
Witnesses: Prentice Holmes and Isaac Williams, 2nd.

MARCH. 20, 1832, VOL. 4, PAGE 121.
    Prentice Hewitt of North Stonington to Benjamin Hewitt, quit-claim 1/2 of the widow Content Hewitt's their of the real estate of Henry Hewitt, for #24, two tracts in North Stonington:
    No. 1 -- Beginning at the head of the lane, so-called, thence running northerly to a bar post about 10 rods, thence northerly by an old fence to the corner of Foster land, thence easterly by an old well to Isaac William's land, thence southerly by a fence to Prentice Hewitt's land, thence westerly by a wall about 30 rods, thence southerly by said wall to Prentice Hewitt's land thence westerly to first mentioned bound containing by estimation 25 acres, more or less.
    No. 2 -- Beginning at the south west corner of the premices it being the northwest corner of Prentice Hewitt's wood lot, thence northerly by and with the lands of Isaac Williams to the lands of William Eccleston, thence easterly by said Eccleston's land to a black oak tree near a gate, thence southerly by lands of William rodman to a white oak tree, thence westerly by an old fence with lands of Prentice Hewitt to the first mentioned bound, containing about 11 acres, more or less, called the Silas Hewitt wood lot.
Witnessed by Amos Hull and Isaac P. Langworthy.

MAR. 25, 1832, VOL. 4, PAGE 122.
    Benjamin Hewitt of North Stonington quit-claim 1/2 of Widow's Content Hewitt's thirds in real estate of Henry Hewitt in a certain piece of land with one half a dwelling house thereon standing in North Stonington. Beginning at the south west corner of the premises at a bar post. Thence northerly till you come to a cider mill lot so-called. Thence westerly by an old wall to said Prentice Hewitt's land, thence northerly by said Prentice Hewitt's land with an old wall to the north west corner of the premises; thence easterly to the head of the lane so-called; thence easterly by an old wall to said Prentice Hewitt's land; thence southerly to lands of the Heirs of Jonas Hewitt; thence westerly by said heirs land to the first mentioned bound. Containing by estimation 10 acres more or less.
Witnesses: Amos Hull & Samuel B. Phillips, Jr.

1850 CENSUS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, LDS #0442880, Dwelling #176, Family 193.
    HEWITT, Benj., 78, M, Farmer, $4500, CT
    HEWITT, Desire, 70, F, CT
Dwelling #176, Family 194.
    HEWITT, Joseph D., 33, M, ?, CT
    HEWITT, Emily L., 33, F, CT
    HEWITT, Ezra D., 10, M, CT
    HEWITT, Emily L., 3, F, CT

1860 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., 24 June 1860, by Ephraim Wheeler, page 34, Dwelling #258, Family #278.
    HEWITT, Benj., 84, M, W, $1,000, $850, CT
    HEWITT, Desire, 80, F, W, CT
    HEWITT, Joseph D., 44, M, W, Farmer, $500, $4,000, CT
    HEWITT, Emily L., 43, F, W, CT
    HEWITT, Dwight E., 20, M, W, CT
    HEWITT, Louisa E., 13, F, W, CT

HISTORY OF STONINGTON CT, by Wheeler, pages 422 & 426.
GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS, by Hale, page 49.
#62 - Wheeler Cementery, tombstone
             Hewitt, Benjamin, died July 1, 1867 age 92.

Benjamin married Desire BABCOCK [scrapbook], daughter of Benjamin BABCOCK Sr. and Desire BILLINGS, on 21 Oct 1798 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. Desire was born 31 Mar 1780 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 12 Jan 1875 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut and was buried in Wheeler Cemetery, No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

1860 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., 24 June 1860, by Ephraim Wheeler, page 34, Dwelling #258, Family #278.
    HEWITT, Desire, 80, F, W, CT

GENEALOGY OF THE DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM CHESEBROUGH OF BOSTON, REHOBOTH, MASS., by Anna Chesebrough Wildey, New York, Press of T. A. Wright, 1903.
Page 557.
   (Mentioned in grandfather,) Joseph Billings, Jr. (103S), of Preston, Conn--Will proved Dec. 11, 1797; recorded in Norwich, Conn.; mentions "my granddaughters ... Desire Hewitt...

HISTORY OF STONINGTON CT, by Wheeler, page 426.
GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS, by Hale, page 49.
#62 - Wheeler Cementery, tombstone.
    Hewitt, Desire Babcock, wife of Benjamin, died Jan. 12, 1875, age 94 years 9 mos. 12 days.
     (This makes her born March 31, 1780)
    Daughter, Phebe Prentice Hewitt's death ceretifiate stated that both her parents were of North Stonington.

Vital Records of Stonington CT does NOT have a Desire Babcock listed born on or
    near 31 Mar 1780.

Researching this line is Nancyann Norman at exis.net

1550. Joseph HEWITT (Phebe PRENTICE , Abigail BILLINGS , Phebe DENISON , John Borodell , George ) was born 8 Aug 1774 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 28 Jul 1830 in Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York and was buried in Lewiston Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York.

VITAL RECORDS OF STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., page 121, Vol. 3, page 134.
    HEWITT, Joseph, twin with Benjamin, s. (Henry) b. Aug 8, 1774.

DESCENDANTS OF CAPTAIN THOMAS HEWITT OF STONINGTON, CONN. Compiled by Virginia Hewitt Watterson, 1996. Found in the Joseph Smith Library, Salt Lake City, Ut. Page 11 & 28.
     Born in Stonington, Conn, 8 Aug 1774 (VR), son of Henry Hewitt and Phebe Prentice, and twin to Benjamin; died in Lewiston, Niagara Co., NY, 28 Jul 1830 (tombstone). Joseph married 1st, HANNAH _____, who was born in 1782 and died in Lewiston, NY, 15 Mar 1820, age 38 years (tombstone.
     Joseph married 2nd, ANNA _____, a widow, who was born 9 July 1776 (tombstone) and died in Lewiston, 22 Aug 1742 (tombstone). Joseph and his two wives were buried in the Lewiston Cemetery.
    As a young man, Joseph left Connecticut for western New York State. He and Hannah were in Ontario Co., NY in 1800, with 2 small children, a son and a daughter. In 1804, he purchased land from the Holland Land Company and settled initially, in Cambria, Niagara Co., NY. There he cleared his land and began farming. He also built and operated the first saw mill in the area. The first town meeting of Cambria was held 5 Apr 1808, in his home, and he was elected supervisor of the town for 1808 and 1809. Joseph served as supervisor again in 1815 and 1816. After the town of Lewiston was formed in 1818, Joseph moved his family there and developed a large farm. He set out 25 apple trees to establish the first apple orchard in Niagara Co., NY.
    Joseph left a will dated 12 Jun 1830, and probated 4 Sep 1830 (Niagara Co. Probate Records, Book 1, p. 75). The will provided $100 to his son Prentice, ½ in cash and ½ in property. To daughter Betsey, he gave $1000, and to daughter Olive, $800. Joseph gave 3 grandchildren, Phebe, Minerva and Harriet Olive, children of his deceased daughter Nancy Olive, $100 each when they reach their 18th year. The remainder of the estate was to be divided between his 3 sons, Joseph, Benjamin and James Hewitt. Sons Joseph and Benjamin were named executors of the estate.
    Little is known about Joseph's two wives, but the 1st wife, Hannah, was mother of all the known children in this family.
References:
Vital Records of Stonington, Conn.
Niagara Co. Probate Records, Book 1, p. 75, LDS film #900, 582.
Edward T. Williams, NIAGARA COUNTY, NY., Chicago, 1921, Vol. 1, pp. 372-4 & 383. Cemetery Records of Lewiston, NY, LDS film #1,411,834.
Fred Q. Bowman, 10,000 VITAL RECORDS OF WESTERN NEW YORK, Baltimore, 1985, p. 109.
US Census 1800-1860.

Joseph married (1) Hannah. Hannah was born 1782. She died 15 Mar 1820 in Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York and was buried in Lewiston Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York.

Joseph also married (2) Anna. Anna was born 9 Jul 1776. She died 22 Aug 1842 in Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York and was buried in Lewiston Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York.

1551. Amos HEWITT (Phebe PRENTICE , Abigail BILLINGS , Phebe DENISON , John Borodell , George ) was born 14 Nov 1776 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 28 Jul 1843 in Byron, Genesse Co., New York.

VITAL RECORDS OF STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., page 120, Vol. 3, page 134.
    HEWITT, Amos, s. Henry b., Nov. 14, 1776.

DESCENDANTS OF CAPTAIN THOMAS HEWITT OF STONINGTON, CONN. Compiled by Virginia Hewitt Watterson, 1996. Found in the Joseph Smith Library, Salt Lake City, Ut. Page 97.
    Born in Stonington, Conn., 14 Nov 1776 (VR), son of Henry Hewitt and Phebe Prentice; died in Byron, Genesse Co., NY, 29 Jul 1843 (Bible). Amos married NANCY WELLS, 5 Apr 1798 (Moir Genealogy), Nancy was born in Stonington, 29 Aug 1777 (VR), daughter of David Wells and Hannah Stanton; she died in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan, 24 Dec 1853, age 76 years (Bible & tombstone) and was buried in the Oakridge Cemetery at Marshall, Michigan.
    Amos and Nancy lived in North Stonington, Conn, for a few years after their marriage, then they followed his brother, Joseph Hewitt, to western New York State. They settled in Genesse Co., NY about 1806. Amos was listed as a landholder of Bergen, Genesse Co. in 1812. He established the first merchandise store in the village of Byron and continued to run the business there for many years. Amos took an active part in civic affairs and was elected supervisor of Byron in 1831 and again in 1835.
    After Amos died, Nancy went to live in Marshall, Michigan with one of her sons who had settled there.
    References:
Vital Records of Stonington, Conn.
Bible Records of Prentiss S. Hewitt, NEH&GR, Vol. 92, pp. 205 & 6.
Samuel Merrill, A MERRILL MEMORIAL, Cambridge, Mass., 1917-28, pp. 474-5.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, Michigan Historical Commission, Lansing, Mich., 1924, pp. 395-6, for data on Henry Hewitt.
E. Stafford North, OUR COUNTY AND IT'S PEOPLE, Batavia, NY, 1899, p. 104.
Records of Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Michigan.
Marriage Records of Calhoun Co., Michigan.
Beers, GAZETTEER OF GENESSE CO., NY, 1788-1890, Syracuse, 1890, p. 325.
LDS Records, on Amos Hewitt.
MOIR GENEALOGY MANUSCRIPT, LDS film #384,994, item 7.
US Census 1800-1860.

Amos married Nancy WELLS, daughter of David WELLS and Hannah STANTON. Nancy was born 29 Aug 1777 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 24 Dec 1853 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan and was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.

1553. Margaret BILLINGS (Christopher BILLINGS , Christopher BILLINGS , Phebe DENISON , John Borodell , George ) was born 31 Dec 1778 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 1863 in Vermont.

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Margaret married Jonathan BLAKELY, son of Jonathan BLAKELY and Ruth COLLINS.

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1554. Nathan WHEELER (Bridget GRANT , Ann Borodell BILLINGS , Phebe DENISON , John Borodell , George ) was born 29 Dec 1772 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 15 Jul 1829 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

Nathan married Desire WHEELER, daughter of Charles WHEELER and Martha WILLIAMS, on 20 Nov 1791 in Stonington, New London Co., Conn.. Desire was born 1774 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died Nov 1839 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

1555. Asa WHEELER (Bridget GRANT , Ann Borodell BILLINGS , Phebe DENISON , John Borodell , George ) was born 22 Sep 1774 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

Asa married Mary BROWN "Polly" on 1796.