1849. Richard HEWITT (Randall HEWITT , Ephraim HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born 9 Dec 1803 in Oppenheim, Montgomery Co., New York. He died 27 Dec 1879 in Shawnee, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.

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 125.
    Born in Oppanheim, Montgomery Co. (now Fulton Co.) NY, 8 Dec 1803 (Bonnewitz & Allen), son of Randall Hewitt and Experience Hewitt. He died in Shawnee Township, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, 27 Dec 1879 (Bonnewitz & Allen). Richard married HANNAH PARKER, 24 Sep 1827, at Pultney, Steuben Co., NY (newspaper). Hannah was born in NY about 1810. She was still living in Shawnee Twp., Wyandotte Co., Kansas in 1880, at 70 years of age.
    Richard was a physician who lived in Eagle, Allegany Co., NY for a few years after he married Hannah. By 1833, they had moved to Port Washington, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio where they resided for about 12 years. President James Poke appointed Dr. Hewitt in 1845 an agent and physician to the Wyandotte Indian Tribe, a position Richard held for 4 years. In 1849, he set up practice and moved his family to Raytown, Jackson Co., Missouri, where he was a respected physician for many years. Richard and Hannah were members of the West Fork Baptist Church in Raytown.
    During the Civil War, Richard served as an army doctor and surgeon. He resettled in Shawnee Township, Wyandotte Co., Kansas at the end of the war and became active in politics. In 1867, Richard, an advocate of pro-slavery, was elected to the Kansas legislature from Wyandotte Co. He and Hannah spent their remaining years in Shawnee Twp. Some of their children stayed in Raytown, MO, some went to California and some settled in other locations.
    References:
Farmers Advocat and Steuben Advertiser, issue 7 Nov 1827, for Richard & Hannah's marriage, Pultney, NY.
Roberta L. Bonnewitz and Lois T. Allen, RAYTOWN REMEMBERS, Clinton, MO, pp. 26-27.
HISTORY OF JACKSON CO., MISSOURI, Kansas City,  1881, pp. 368, 669, 678 & 712. Marriage Records of Jackson Co., Missouri.
The Kansas Historical Quarterly, Vol. XXX, p. 225.
Goodspeed, WYANDOTTE CO., AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, Chicago, 1890, p. 641.
National Archives, Mexican War Pension File #SC-19491.
US Census 1830-1880.

Richard married Hannah PARKER on 25 Sep 1827 in Pultney, Steuben Co., New York. Hannah was born 1810 in New York. She died after 1880 in Shawnee Township, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.

1850. Silas HEWITT (Randall HEWITT , Ephraim HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born 7 Jun 1805 in Oppenheim, Montgomery Co., New York. He died 15 Nov 1880 in Seneca Falls, Seneca Co., New York and was buried in Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, Seneca Co., New York.

DESCENDANTS OF CAPTAIN THOMAS HEWITT OF STONINGTON, CONN.. Compiled by Virginia Hewitt Watterson, 1996. Found in the Joseph Smith Library, Salt Lake City, Ut. Pages 42 & 43 & 126.
    Born in Oppenheim, Montgomery Co. (now Fulton Co.,), NY, 7 Jun 1805 (tombstone), son of Randall Hewitt and Experience Hewitt. He died in Senece Falls, Seneca Co., NY, 15 Nov 1889, age 75 years (tombstone).
    Silas married BETSEY R. MATTHEWS, 23 Jan 1833, at Gorham, Ontario Co., NY (newspaper). Betsey was born in NY, 8 Jan 1803 (tombstone), daughter of Henry Matthews and Rosannah ____. She died in Seneca Falls, NY, 6 May 1882, age 80 years (tombstone). Both she and Silas were buried in the Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls.
    Silas was a carpenter and farmer. He and Betsey resided in Gorham, NY for a short while after their marriage before settling in Seneca Falls. They remained there the rest of their lives. In 1862, the resided at 94 Bridge Street in Seneca Falls. Silas was active as a member of the volunteer fire department by 1837.
    Silas died intestate. His son, Hiram H. Hewitt, was appointed to administrate Silas' estate on 20 Apr 1881 (Seneca Co. Probate Records, Book D, p. 153). The heirs were the widow Betsey, and the children, Hiram, Susan and Cynthia, all of Seneca Falls, NY, and son Randall H. Hewitt of Los Angeles, California. Son Hiram inherited the family farm.
    References:
Seneca Co. Probate Records, Book D, p. 153, LDS film #834,678, and Book R, p. 589, LDS film #833,158.
Seneca Farm and Seneca Advertiser newspaper, issue 30 Jan 1833, marriage of Silas and Betsey Hewitt.
Cemetery Records of Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, NY.
Cemetery Records of Lake View Cemetery, Penn Yan, NY.
Marriage Records of Seneca Falls, NY, LDS film #1,236,111.
Delancey A. Brigham, GENEVA/SENECA FALLS DIRECTORY, Geneva, NY, 1862.
US Census 1840-1900.

Silas married Elizabeth MATTHEWS, daughter of Henry MATTHEWS and Rosannah, on 23 Jan 1833 in Gorham, Ontario Co., New York. Elizabeth was born 8 Jan 1803 in New York. She died 6 May 1882 in Seneca Falls, Seneca Co., New York and was buried in Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, Seneca Co., New York.

1851. Nelson HEWITT (Randall HEWITT , Ephraim HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born about 1807 in Oppenheim, Montgomery Co., New York. He died after 1860.

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 127.
    Born in Oppenheim, Montgomery Co. (now Fulton Co.,), NY, about 1807, son of Randall Hewitt and Experience Hewitt. He was still living in 1860 in Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY. Nelson married SARAH ____ who was born in Mass. About 1814, and still living in 1860, Caneadea, NY.
    Nelson was a laborer and speculator in real estate. He and Sarah resided for a short time after their marriage in Mass. before settling in Allegany Co., NY. In 1838, Nelson purchased his first piece of property in the town of Rushford where the couple lived. They were in Rushford until about 1855 when they moved to the village of Caneadea in Allegany Co., NY. Nothing further is known of this family, accept the list of their children from the census records.
    References:
Seneca Co. Probate Records, Book A3, p. 543, for distribution of Randall Hewitt's estate.
Allegany Co., NY Land Records.
US Census 1850-1860, & 1880.

Nelson married Sarah. Sarah was born 1814 in Massachusetts. She died after 1860.

1852. Christopher HEWITT (Randall HEWITT , Ephraim HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born 1809 in Oppenheim, Montgomery Co., New York. He died 26 Oct 1891 in Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington.

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 128.
    Born in Oppenheim, Montgomery Co. (now Fulton Co.,), NY, 1809, son of Randall Hewitt and Experience Hewitt. He died in Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington, 26 Oct 1891, age 82 years (obit). Christopher married 1st, SALLY ____. They were divorced 22 Feb 1848, at Chancery Court in Geneva, Kate Co., Illinois (Western Christian newspaper). Christopher married 2nd, BETSEY WESSON on 29 Nov 1849, Kane Co., IL. (Marriage Record). Betsey was born in Quebec, Ontario, Canada about 1825. She died in Olympia, Washington between 1889 and 1891. Betsey's parents came from Vermont.
    Christopher was a lawyer by profession. He practiced law in Dundee, IL until 1852. Leaving his family in Dundee, he traveled across the country to Milwaukee, Oregon in the Northwest Territory. After a brief stay there, he went to Seattle, Washington where he took a temporary job as a carpenter. He joined the volunteer militia and was a captain during the Indian War of 1855-1856, and led the command which buried the massacred settlers on the White River in Washington. Christopher began his law practice as more settlers arrived in the area.
    A warm and personal friend of Abe Lincoln while both were young lawyers in Illinois, Christopher was appointed by President Lincoln as Chief Justice of Washington Territory in 1861, a job he held for 8 years. He established a home in the growing town of Olympia and then returned to Dundee, Ill, in 1862 to bring Betsey and his family to the frontier by covered wagon. When his second term as Chief Justice was over, Christopher retired from public office and presumed his law practice in 1869. He was a respected and successful lawyer in the rapidly settled Northwest. In later life, he took up farming in Olympia, but still retained his active interest in civic affairs. Judge Hewitt was considered the father of the Fraternal Order of Odd Fellows in the State of Washington. He was an involved member of that organization until he died.
    References:
Washington Standard newspaper, issue 30 Oct 1891, Olympia, Washington.
Chicago Genealogical Society, VITAL RECORDS FROM CHICAGO NEWSPAPERS, 1848. Chicago, 1990, p. 92, for Western Christian, issue 15 Mar 1848.
 Kane Co., Illinois Marriage Records.
Mrs. George E. Blankenship, EARLY HISTORY OF THURSTON Co., WASHINGTON, Olympia, Wash., 1914, pp. 364-365.
Washington Territory Census 1889.
US Census 1850-1880 & 1900.

Christopher married (1) Sally about 1839. The marriage ended in divorce.

Christopher also married (2) Betsey WESSON on 29 Nov 1849 in Kane Co., Illinois. Betsey was born 1825 in Quebec, Ontario, Canada. She died 1889/1891 in Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington.

1853. Erial HEWITT (Philander HEWITT , Ephraim HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born about 1790 in Saratoga Co., New York. He died 1 Aug 1834 in Edinburg, Saratoga Co., New York and was buried in Abbot Cemetery, Edinburg, Saratoga Co., New York.

    Born in Saratoga Co., NY about 1790, son of Philander Hewitt and Sybbell ____. He died in Edinburg, Saratoga Co., NY, 1 Aug 1834, age 44 years (tombstone). Erial married SARAH OLMSTED. Sarah *Sally" was born in Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., Conn., 7 Feb 1783 (VR), daughter of Joseph Olmsted and Susannah Oviatt. She died in Edinburg, NY, 20 Mar 1865, age 82 years (tombstone). Both were buried in the Abbott Cemetery in Edinburg.
    Erial and Sarah resided in Edinburg, NY. He was a farmer, she stayed on his father's family farm in the Beecher's Hollow area of the Town of Edinburg, in 1820. Erial was appointed constable of the town.
    There were no probate records found for Erial or Sarah. After her husband's early death, the widow Sarah remained in Edinburg the rest of her life. She did not remarry.
    References:
Vital Records of Ridgefield, Conn.
Durkee, EPITAPHS OF SARATOGA CO., NY, LDS film #17934.
Epitaph additions to Durkee's list in Abbott Cemetery, Edinburg, NY, LDS film #1,794, 814.
Death Records of Edinburg, NY, 1891 & 1904.
New York State Census 1855 & 1865.
US Census 1820-1860 & 1880.

Erial married Sarah OLMSTED, daughter of Joseph OLMSTED and Susannah OVIATT, about 1814. Sarah was born 7 Feb 1783 in Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut. She died 20 Mar 1865 in Edinburg, Saratoga Co., New York and was buried in Abbot Cemetery, Edinburg, Saratoga Co., New York.

1854. Philander S. T. HEWITT (Philander HEWITT , Ephraim HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Thomas HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born about 1797 in Edinburg, Saratoga Co., New York.

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 45 & Additions and Corrections page 3..
    Born about 1797, Edinburg, NY, son of Philander Hewitt and Sybbell. His date and place of death is unknown. Philander S.T. married 1st, Almira S. Clark, 6 Jul 1837, in Barre, Worcester Co., Mass. (VR). Almira was b. 11 Nov 1806, Hardwick, Mass. (Bible Rec.), daughter of Samuel Clark and Mehitable Ingersoll. She died 28 Apr 1839 (Bible Rec.)(Info from NEH&GR, Vol. 89, pp. 290-1 & Vital Records of Barre, Mass.) Philander m. 2nd, Hannah R. ____, who was born in RI about 1819. They resided in Cranston, Providence Co., RI in 1850 and 1860. He was a physician. On 17 Jul 1826. Philander S.T. Hewitt sold land in Malta, Saratoga Co., NY which he had inherited from John Baldwin of Malta in 1824 (Saratoga Land Records, Book N, p. 270..) Should investigate Saratoga Co., NY will for John Baldwin, he may be the father of Philander's mother Sybbell.
    Nothing further known on this family.

Philander married (1) Almira S. CLARK, daughter of Samuel CLARK and Mehitable INGERSOLL, on 6 Jul 1837 in Barre, Worchester Co., Massachusetts. Almira was born 11 Nov 1806 in Hardwick, Massachusetts. She died 28 Apr 1839 in Barre, Worchester Co., Massachusetts.

Philander also married (2) Hannah R.. Hannah was born about 1810 in Rhode Island.

1862. Nancy WILLIAMS (Nancy HEWITT , Israel HEWITT , Isreal HEWITT , Benjamin HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born 13 Sep 1779 in New London, New London Co., CT. She died 31 Mar 1849 in Waterford, New London Co., CT and was buried in , Waterford, New London Co., CT.

Nancy married Paris HEWITT, son of Charles HEWITT and Hannah STANTON, on 12 Feb 1797 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. Paris was born 29 Apr 1770 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 13 Jul 1857 in Waterford, 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 77.
    Born in Stonington, Conn, 29 Apr 1770 (VR & Bible), son of Charles Hewitt and Hannah Stanton; died in Waterford, Conn., 13 Jul 1857, age 87 years (tombstone). Perez married NANCY WILLIAMS, 12 Feb 1797, at North Stonington, Conn. (VR). Nancy was born in New London, Conn., 13 Sept 1779 (VR), daughter of George Williams and Nancy Hewitt; she died in Waterford, 31 Mar 1849, age 69 years (tombstone). Both were buried in Waterford, Conn.
    Perez and Nancy resided in North Stonington and later in Waterford, Conn. He was a farmer. In 1814, Perez was elected Representative from North Stonington.
    Nancy had inherited money of her own from her parents. Her will, dated 25 Nov 1843, was probated 12 Nov 1849 (New London Probate Records, docket #2600). An inventory gave a value of $2124 to her estate. The will provided for her husband Perez and for the care of the retarded daughter Nancy. Money was left to daughter, Mary Comstock and to sons, Henry and George Hewitt.
Part of the debt owed by daughter Eunice and her husband, Austin Hewitt, was forgiven. Four of Nancy's grandchildren were to be given Bibles. Sons Henry and George were named executors of the estate.
    After Nancy's death, Benjamin Jerome was named conservator for the retarded daughter Nancy, on 22 Dec 1849 (Probate Records). No will or probate records were found for Perez Hewitt.
    References:
Vital Records of Stonington, North Stonington and New London, Conn.
New London Probate Records, LDS film #1,025,024
Bible Record of Charles and Hannah Hewitt, Conn. State Library.
Records of 2nd Church of Christ, North Stonington, Conn., LDS film #5081
Wheeler, HISTORY OF STONINGTON, CONN., pp. 425, 66 & 674
Conn. Cemetery Records, LDS film #3139
Hurd, HISTORY OF NEW LONDON CO., CONN., p. 739.
US Census 1800-1850

VITAL RECORDS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., Book 1, page 23.
    HEWITT, Paris, son of Charles & Hannah, b. Apr. 29, 1770.
    HEWITT, Paris, m. Nancy Williams, Feb. 12, 1798.

1871. Wealthy Avery HEWITT (Darius HEWITT , Israel HEWITT , Isreal HEWITT , Benjamin HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born 29 Dec 1794 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 24 Sep 1869 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

VITAL RECORDS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., Book 1, page 56
    HEWITT, Wealthy A., of N. Stonington, m. William Randall, Jr., of Stonington, Dec. 23, 1813, by Stephen AVery, J. P.

Wealthy married Hon. William RANDALL Jr., son of Hon. William RANDALL and Eunice WHEELER, on 23 Dec 1813 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. William was born 7 Jun 1787 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

1875. Rufus Wheeler HEWITT (Rufus HEWITT , Rufus HEWITT , Isreal HEWITT , Benjamin HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born 27 Nov 1798 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 6 Dec 1880 in Torrington, Connecticut and was buried in Torringford Congregational Church Cemetery, Torrington, 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 72.

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Rufus married Sarah HINCKLEY. Sarah was born 26 Jun 1806. She died 11 Jul 1891 in Torrington, Connecticut and was buried in Torringford Congregational Church Cemetery, Torrington, Connecticut.

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1877. Elias HEWITT Jr. (Elias HEWITT , Rufus HEWITT , Isreal HEWITT , Benjamin HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born 5 May 1792 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

VITAL RECORDS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., Book 1, page 58
    HEWITT, Elisa, Jr., born May 5, 1792 (Recorded Feb. 22, 1832)
    HEWITT, Elisa, Jr., Lieut, m. Polly W. Miner, both of N. Stonington, Feb. 6, 1817, by Stephen Avery, J. P.

Elias married Polly W. MINER on 6 Feb 1817 in No Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut, by Stephen Avery, J. P.. Polly was born 9 May 1798 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

VITAL RECORDS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., Book 1, page 58
    HEWITT, Polly, wife of Lieut, Elias, Jr., b. May 9, 1798. (Recorded Feb. 22, 1832)

1878. Nancy HEWITT (Elias HEWITT , Rufus HEWITT , Isreal HEWITT , Benjamin HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born 23 Jun 1793 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

Nancy married Erastus WILLIAMS on 15 Feb 1818 in Groton, New London Co., Connecticut.

1880. Lydia HEWITT (Elias HEWITT , Rufus HEWITT , Isreal HEWITT , Benjamin HEWITT , Hannah PALMER , Walter ) was born 7 May 1797 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 27 Sep 1826 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

VITAL RECORDS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., Book 1, page 75.
    HEWITT, Lydia, m. Dudley R. Wheeler, Dec. 1, 1818, by Asher Miner, Elder.

Lydia married Dudley R. WHEELER, son of Perez WHEELER and Desire RANDALL, on 1 Dec 1818 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut, by Asher Miner, Elder. Dudley was born 14 Sep 1796 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 19 Jun 1888 in No. Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.

THE WHEELER FAMILY IN AMERICA, by Inez E. Cooley-Braylon, Dec. 1934, In the DAR Library, Washington, DC, page 328.
    He was one of the most prominent and successful merchants of North Stonington, Conn. He accumulated a large fortune from which he gave liberally to the town and church. His children gave to the town a granite library and school building in his memory.