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     Sergt. Samuel Gregory was born say 1645.¹ He married Rebecca Wheeler, daughter of Ephraim Wheeler and Ann (?), circa 1672.¹

Sergt. Samuel Gregory died before 18 June 1702 at Stratfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.¹

His estate was probated on 18 June 1702 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.¹

     Reference: See Jacobus [1960:228-30] for more information regarding the ancestry, family and children of Sameuel Gregory.²

     Judith Wheeler was born say 1655.¹

     Samuel Wheeler was born say 1658.¹ He married Sarah Grant, daughter of Peter Grant and Mary (?), before 1686
; per Jacobus [1960:55]: ten children.¹
Samuel Wheeler died on 29 June 1712 at Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA.¹

     Sarah Grant was born circa 1664.¹ She married Samuel Wheeler, son of Ephraim Wheeler and Ann (?), before 1686
; per Jacobus [1960:55]: ten children.¹
Sarah Grant died in October 1710.¹

     Peter Grant married Mary (?)¹

     Mary (?) married Peter Grant.¹

     Timothy Wheeler was born say 1660.¹ He married Rebecca Turney, daughter of Capt. Robert Turney and Elizabeth Holly, on 11 April 1689 at Stratfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA,
; his 1st wife; per Jacobus [1960:54] five children by his 1st wife.² Timothy Wheeler married Margery (?)
; his 2nd wife.¹
Timothy Wheeler died between 13 April 1730 and 20 June 1730.¹

His estate was probated on 20 June 1730.¹

     Timothy Wheeler left a will on 13 April 1730.¹

     Rebecca Turney was born on 10 July 1671.² She married Timothy Wheeler, son of Ephraim Wheeler and Ann (?), on 11 April 1689 at Stratfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA,
; his 1st wife; per Jacobus [1960:54] five children by his 1st wife.²

     Capt. Robert Turney was born before 13 June 1633 at Buckinghamshire, England.³ He was baptized on 13 June 1633 at Soulbury, Buckinghamshire, England.³ He married Elizabeth Holly, daughter of John Holly and Mary (?), before 1661
; per Jacobus [1960:66] their oldest child, Abigail, was b. 25 Feb. 1661.^4,5
Capt. Robert Turney died in January 1689/90 at age 56.³

His estate was probated on 17 January 1689/90
; Date of inventory of his estate.³
     Benjamin Turney and Mary Odell immigrated in 1638/39 to Concord, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; per Jacobus [1960:64]: "Benjamin, his wife and older children, emigrated about 1638-9 and settled by 1639 in concord, Mass."

Capt. Robert Turney began military service in October 1685 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA, Confirmed Captain of the Fairfield Tranband.³

Capt. Robert Turney left a will on 31 December 1689 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA; per Jacobus [1960:65] "...mentioned his wife Elizabeth and sons Benjamin and Robert, referred to what he had given to his two sons, Joseph Jennings and ephraim Wheeler, in right of their wives; named his daughters Elizabeth, Mary, Ruth, Martha and Rebecca; appointed his brother-in-law Samuel Wilson Executor, and his brethren Sergt. John Wheeler and Benjamin Turney overseers." Jacobus cites Fairfield Probate Records, 3:300, 4:173.³

     Elizabeth Holly married Capt. Robert Turney, son of Benjamin Turney and Mary Odell, before 1661
; per Jacobus [1960:66] their oldest child, Abigail, was b. 25 Feb. 1661.^1,4
     Elizabeth Holly is mentioned in the will of Capt. Robert Turney on 31 December 1689 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA; per Jacobus [1960:65] "...mentioned his wife Elizabeth and sons Benjamin and Robert, referred to what he had given to his two sons, Joseph Jennings and ephraim Wheeler, in right of their wives; named his daughters Elizabeth, Mary, Ruth, Martha and Rebecca; appointed his brother-in-law Samuel Wilson Executor, and his brethren Sergt. John Wheeler and Benjamin Turney overseers." Jacobus cites Fairfield Probate Records, 3:300, 4:173.⁵

     Abigail Wheeler was born say 1662.¹ She married Sergt. Samuel Welles circa 1685
; per Jacobus [1960:54] four children.¹
Abigail Wheeler died after 1697.¹

     Sergt. Samuel Welles was born circa 1656.¹ He married Abigail Wheeler, daughter of Ephraim Wheeler and Ann (?), circa 1685
; per Jacobus [1960:54] four children.¹
Sergt. Samuel Welles died before 11 March 1728 at Stratfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA; date is for "agreement of heirs."¹

     Ephraim Wheeler was born say 1664.¹ He married Sarah Turney, daughter of Capt. Robert Turney and Elizabeth Holly,
; his 1st wife.² Ephraim Wheeler married Sarah Sherwood, daughter of Capt. Matthew Sherwood and Mary Fitch,
; his 2nd wife, her 1st husband; per Jacobus [1960:55] he had four children by his 2nd wife.^1,3
Ephraim Wheeler died before 27 November 1705; per Jacobus [1960:54] "date of inventory."¹

     Sarah Turney was born on 27 September 1663.² She married Ephraim Wheeler, son of Ephraim Wheeler and Ann (?),
; his 1st wife.²
Sarah Turney died before 31 December 1689.¹

     Sarah Sherwood was born circa 1676.^1,2 She married Ephraim Wheeler, son of Ephraim Wheeler and Ann (?),
; his 2nd wife, her 1st husband; per Jacobus [1960:55] he had four children by his 2nd wife.^1,2 Sarah Sherwood married Benjamin Fairweather after 1705
; her 2nd husband; her 1st husband's will was probated in 1705.^1,2 Sarah Sherwood married Anthony Nouguier before 1743
; her 3rd husband.^1,2
Sarah Sherwood died on 25 May 1743 at Stratfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.^1,2

     Capt. Matthew Sherwood was born circa 1644.^2,3 He married Sarah Turney, daughter of Benjamin Turney and Mary Odell,
; his 1st wife.^2,3 Capt. Matthew Sherwood married Mary Fitch
; his 2nd wife.^4,3
Capt. Matthew Sherwood died on 26 October 1715 at Stratfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.^2,3

His estate was probated on 21 December 1715.³

     Reference: See Jacobus [1930:I:551-2] for more information on the family of Matthey Sherwood and his wives.⁵

Capt. Matthew Sherwood began military service between 1673 and 1697 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA, Per Jacobus [1930:I:551]: "Ens., Fairfield County Troup, Aug. 1673; Ens., Fairfield Trainband, Oct. 1685; Lt., Apr. 1690; Capt. Fairfield County Troop raised for war service, Apr. 1690; Capt. of Troop raised June 1697."³ He was Per Jacobus [1930:I:551]: "Deputy for Fairfield, May and June 1692; Commmissioner for Fairfield, 1694-6; for "Fairfield Village," 1697; Justice, 1698-1708." between 1692 and 1708 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.³

Capt. Matthew Sherwood left a will on 14 April 1713 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.³

     Mary Fitch married Capt. Matthew Sherwood, son of Thomas Sherwood and Mary (?),
; his 2nd wife.^1,2
     Mary Fitch was a mentioned with Capt. Matthew Sherwood; See Jacobus [1930:I:551-2] for more information on the family of Matthey Sherwood and his wives.³

     Benjamin Fairweather married Sarah Sherwood, daughter of Capt. Matthew Sherwood and Mary Fitch, after 1705
; her 2nd husband; her 1st husband's will was probated in 1705.^1,2

     Anthony Nouguier married Sarah Sherwood, daughter of Capt. Matthew Sherwood and Mary Fitch, before 1743
; her 3rd husband.^1,2

     Deacon John Thompson was born circa 1651 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.^2,3 He married Sarah Gold, daughter of Maj. Nathan Gold and Sarah Phippen, on 25 April 1684 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.^2,4,3

Deacon John Thompson died on 1 March 1734 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.^2,3
Deacon John Thompson was buried after 1 March 1734 at Old Burying Ground, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA; from FindAGrave.com:
     Birth:      1652
     Death:      Mar. 1, 1734
     The son of John & Elizabeth (Sherwood) Thompson, Deacon John Thompson married Sarah, daughter of my ancestor, MAJOR NATHAN GOLD, on April 25, 1684 in Fairfield.
     Hale Collection: Thompson, Deacon John, died March 1, 1734 age 83.
     His will was dated May 8, 1723 & proved March 23, 1736. It names his wife, Sarah; his son, David; and daughter, Jerusha Sturgis.
     Family links: Spouse: Sarah Gold Thompson (1660 - 1747)
     Children: Jerusha Thompson Sturgis (1683 - 1745)*
     Inscription: Here lyes Buried the Body of DEACON JOHN THOMPSON aged 83 years DEC'D March ye 1st 1 7 3 4
     "Ye OLD BURYING GROUND OF FAIRFIELD, CONN." by Mrs. Kate Perry
     Burial: Old Burying Ground, Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
     Created by: Nareen, et al
     Record added: Aug 12, 2008
     Find A Grave Memorial# 28974523.^2,5

His estate was probated on 23 March 1736 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.^5,3

     He was Deacon, Fairfield Church at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.² He is mentioned in the probate of the estate of John Thompson in June 1657 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA; per Jacobus [1960:54]: "The probate records mention his widow and state the ages of the four children: Elizabeth (13), Mary (8), John (6), and Hester (3)."²

Deacon John Thompson left a will on 8 May 1723 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA; It names his wife, Sarah; his son, David; and daughter, Jerusha Sturgis.^5,3

     Sarah Gold was born circa 1660; Grave marker seen on FindAGrave reads "87th year of her age"; Jacobus [1930:I:604] says b. abt 1661.^4,5,3 She married Deacon John Thompson, son of John Thompson and Elizabeth (?), on 25 April 1684 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.^1,5,3

Sarah Gold died on 4 June 1747 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.^1,3
Sarah Gold was buried after 4 June 1747 at Old Burying Ground, Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA; from FindAGrave.com:
     Birth:      1660
     Death:      Jun. 4, 1747
     The daughter of my ancestor, MAJOR NATHAN GOLD, and his first wife, Martha (widow Harvey) Gold, she married Deacon John Thompson on April 25, 1684 in Fairfield, Conn.
     Family links: Parents:
      Nathan Gold (1623 - 1694)
      Sarah Phippen Gold (1633 - 1692)
     Spouse: John Thompson (1652 - 1734)*
     Children: Jerusha Thompson Sturgis (1683 - 1745)*
     Siblings:
      John Gold (1645 - 1714)*
      Sarah Gold Thompson (1660 - 1747)
      Deborah Gold Clark (1661 - 1697)*
      Nathan Gold (1663 - 1723)*
     Inscription: Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. SARAH THOMPSON. Relict of Deacon John Thompson Who died June ye 4th Anno Dom'ni 1747 in ye 87th Year of Her Age.
     "Ye OLD BURYING GROUND OF FAIRFIELD, CONN." by Mrs. Kate Perry
     Burial: Old Burying Ground, Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
     Created by: Nareen, et al
     Record added: Jul 09, 2004
     Find A Grave Memorial# 9075536.⁵

Her estate was probated on 7 July 1747.³

     Sarah Gold is mentioned in the will of Deacon John Thompson on 8 May 1723 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA; It names his wife, Sarah; his son, David; and daughter, Jerusha Sturgis.^6,3

Sarah Gold left a will on 20 January 1746/47; Per Jacobus [1930:I:604]: "...all estate to son John."³

     Maj. Nathan Gold was born circa 1625.² He married Martha (?) between 1648 and 1655
; his 1st wife.² Maj. Nathan Gold married Sarah Phippen, daughter of David Phippen and Sarah Burges Pinckney, in 1659
; his 2nd wife; Jacobus [1660:195] says married "probably lae in 1659."^1,2
Maj. Nathan Gold died between 4 March 1693 and 1694.²
     Reference: See Jacobus [1960:195-5] for more information on the likely ancestry of Maj. Nathan Gold and on Nathan himself and his family.³

     Sarah Phippen married Thomas Yeo.²
Sarah Phippen was born before 1632.² She married Maj. Nathan Gold in 1659
; his 2nd wife; Jacobus [1660:195] says married "probably lae in 1659."^1,3
Sarah Phippen died between 1692 and 1694.³

     Hester Thompson married John Gruman.¹
Hester Thompson was born circa 1654.^1,2
     She is mentioned in the probate of the estate of John Thompson in June 1657 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA; per Jacobus [1960:54]: "The probate records mention his widow and state the ages of the four children: Elizabeth (13), Mary (8), John (6), and Hester (3)."¹

     Catherine (?) married John Austin
; her 1st husband.¹ Catherine (?) married William Hubbard Sr., son of George Hubbard and Mary (?), after 1657
; her 2nd husband; her 1st husband d. 24 Aug. 1657.¹

     John Austin married Catherine (?)
; her 1st husband.¹
John Austin died on 24 August 1657 at Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.¹

     George Hubbard was born say 1663.¹
George Hubbard died in 1688; per Jacobus [1960:59]: "The inventory of William's estate was taken 7 Nov. 1702."¹

     Mary Hubbard was born say 1666.¹ She married Samuel Gruman before 1689 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA,
; her 1st husband.¹ Mary Hubbard married Jacob Patchen before 1692 at Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA,
; her 2nd husband.¹
Mary Hubbard died on 25 March 1754 at Wilton, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA.¹