Clement Neff III
Clement Neff III was born August 29, 1738, in Windham, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut, and died April 1, 1820, in Hampton, Windham Co., CT, at age 81. He is the son of Clement Neff II of Windham, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut, and Patience Brown of Stonington, Colony of Connecticut.
Susannah Abbey was born August 31, 1733, in Willington, Tolland Co., Colony of Connecticut, and died about 1774 in Hampton, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut, at about age 41. She is the daughter of Benjamin Abbey of Salem Village, Essex Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, and Mary A. Tryon of Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Colony of Connecticut.
Clement Neff III and Susannah Abbey were married 1757 in Stonington, New London Co., Colony of Connecticut.
Clement Neff III and Susannah (Abbey) Neff had three children:
Susannah (Abbey) Neff died about 1774 in Hampton, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut, at about age 41.
Clement Neff III was a soldier, but after his wife Susannah died about 1774, he left the farm and went to sea, where he was taken prisoner by pirates and was carried to Algiers where he was held captive for 24 years. It is likely that the three Neff children (Benjamin about age 12, Clement IV age 10, and Nathaniel age 8) then made their home with their uncle Isaac Abbe (born 1753).
The unexpected return of Clement Neff after long captivity in Algiers excited much interest, and the immediate query "whether he was an inhabitant of Windham or Hampton." A notice appearing in the Windham Herald affixed him to the latter town and must have heightened the sensation caused by his re-appearance: - "MARRIED, last week, in the Episcopalian form by Timothy Larrabee, Esq., MR. CLEMENT NEFF of Hampton, to Miss PATIENCE DEAN of this town. N.B. - Mr. Neff has been a prisoner in Algiers 24 years, in 12 of which he never saw the sun. He is now in the youthful bloom of 65, and has lost an eye - his bride a blushing maid of 28."
Hampton's forebodings of future charges were justified by the event. Within four years of the reported wedding, Mrs. Patience Neff was under care of her selectmen.
Upon returning from captivity, Clement Neff III (age 65) married November 17, 1800, in Windham, Windham Co., CT. to Patience Deans (age 28).
Patience Deans was born June 9, 1772, in Stonington, New London Co., Colony of Connecticut, and died after 1820 in Hampton, Windham Co., CT, at age Unknown. She is the daughter of Ephraim Deans of Unknown, and Unknown of Unknown.
Ephraim Deans was born June 12, 1740, in Norwich, New London Co., CT, and died after 1820, in Unknown. He is the son of Oxenbridge Deans of Norwich, New London Co., CT, and Abigail Deans of Norwich, New London Co., CT.
Zachariah Deans of Unknown, and Unknown.
Patience Deans was born June 9, 1772, in Stonington, New London Co., Colony of Connecticut.
Ephraim Deans and Percilla "Percy" Brown were married November 20, 1798, in Ashford, Windham Co., CT.
Ephraim Deans and Percilla "Percy" (Brown) Deans had one child:
Patience Deans first had a child out of wedlock with Judah D. "Jude" Back Jr.
Judah D. "Jude" Back Jr. was born August 26, 1768, in Hampton, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut, and died September 21, 1828, in Union, Tolland Co., CT, at age 60. Buried in New Union Cemetery, . He is the son of Judah D. "Jude" Back Sr. of Preston, New London Co., Colony of Connecticut, and Priscillla Gates of Preston, New London Co., Colony of Connecticut.
Judah D. "Jude" Back Jr. and Patience Deans had one child out of wedlock:
Clement Neff III and Patience Deans were married December 13, 1800, in Norwich, New London Co., CT.
Clement Neff III and Patience (Deans) Neff had three children:
The births of Clement Neff’s children are recorded at Windham, as per certified copy previously sent; he had three sons, William, Clement, and Thomas, and two daughters, Mary and Ann. Mary died unmarried after the death of her father in 1746, and before her mother in 1752; Ann probably died young, as she is not mentioned in her father or mother’s will. These children were all baptized at Hampton Church; Mary in 1724, and the others in 1725.
Ephriam Deans then married Elizabeth Alice "Betsy" Abbey.
Elizabeth Alice "Betsy" Abbey was born December 26, 1775, in Hampton, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut, and died February 24, 1868, in Hampton, Windham Co., CT, at age 82. Unknown. She is the daughter of Joshua Abbey Jr. of Windham, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut, and Tryphena Bass of Unknown.
Judah D. "Jude" Back Jr. and Elizabeth Alice "Betsy" Abbey were married November 22, 1801, in Hampton, Windham Co., CT, by Rev. Elijah Waterman.
Judah D. "Jude" Back Jr. and Elizabeth Alice "Betsy" (Abbey) Back had three children:
Vol W; P.96; FHL5915; Image 53 of 572; Recorded Dec 24, 1798; Signed Dec 24, 1798
On December 24, 1798, Isaac Abbey purchased for a sum of 100 Dollars from Ephraim Daines land in Windham, Windham Co., CT. In August last, there was an Action in the Session at Windham, Windham Co., CT, for the maintenance of a Bastard Child of Patience Deans, the daughter of Ephraim Deans against Judah D. "Jude" Back Jr., and Isaac Abbey became bound before the Court in a large sum. In this deed, Ephraim Deans sells a certain piece of Messuage land for $100 to Isaac Abbe, Jr for Ephraim’s house, land and caretaking/defending of Ephraims’s daughter Patience Dean and bastard child.
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To all People to whom these Presents shall come Greeting
Know Ye that I Ephraim Deans of Windham in the County in the County of Windham for in Consideration of One Hundred Dollars received to my full Satisfaction of Isaac Abbe of Windham aforesaid do give grant bargain sell and convey to him the sd Isaac Abbe of Windham aforesaid do give grant bargain sell and convey to him the sd Isaac Abbe and to heirs one certain Messuage piece of land situate in sd Windham bounded viz on highway East west and South of David Canadas land north on highway it being the lands on which I now dwell with a dwelling house thereon standing.
To have and to hold the above granted Premises with the Appurtenances thereof to him the sd Isaac Abbe and to his Heirs and Assigns forever to his and their own proper Benefit and Purpose. And I the sd Ephraim Deans do for myself my Heirs Executors and Administrators covenant to and with the sd Isaac Abbe his Heirs and Assigns that at and untill the ensealing thereof I am the true and lawfull Owner thereof and have good Right to bargain and sell the same in Manner and that it is free and clear of all Incumbrances whatsoever and furthermore I the sd Ephraim Deans do bind myself and heirs forever to warrant and defend the aforesaid granted and bargained Premises to him the sd Isaac his heirs and Assigns against all Claims and demands whatsoever, Always provided this Deed is upon express Condition that whereas at and before the County Court for Windham County at their Sessions at Windham in August last there was an Action for the Maintenance of a Bastard Child brought forward by Patience Deans daughter to the sd Ephraim against Jude Back Junr and it did become necessary for sd Patience to have Bonds for the Prosecution of sd Suit and that at the special Instance and Request of the sd Ephraim the aforesaid Isaac Abbe did become bound before said Court in a large Sum conditioned sd Patience should promote sd Action to Effect or Answer all damages in Case aforesed she the said Patience make not the plea good, now knows ye that in Case she the said Patience or the sd Ephraim shall in all Things utterly save the sd Isaac Abbe his Heirs Executors and Administrators harmless for and on Account that he hath become bound on aforesaid then and in such Case the forgoing deed in every Part & Clause then shall cease and become void but if otherwise and in default thereof the same shall be and remain in full Force & Nature in the Law.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal this this 24th day of December AD 1798
Ephraim Deans & Seal,
Signed, Sealed and deliverd In the presence of
Lebbeas Larabe
Timo Larabe
Windham County for Windham Dec 24th 1798
Personally appeared Ephraim Deans the Signer & Sealer to the above & foregoing Instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act & deed
Before Timo Larabe Jus Peace
Above is a true Record of a Deed recd to record Dec 24th 1798
Attest Hez Ripley Town Clerk
Clement appears to have lived on a farm until his first wife, Susannah, died. At which time, according to Clark's Windham Families, he went to sea, was taken prisoner and was carried to Algiers where he was a captive for twenty-four years, during twelve of which he never saw the sun. He also lost an eye during this period. The same story appears in the History of Windham County by Larned which quotes the Windham Herald as follows:"MARRIED, last week, in the Episcopalian form by Timothy Larrabee, Esq., Mr. Clement Neff of Hampton to Miss Patience Dean of this town."
"N. B. Mr. Neff has been a prisoner in Algiers for 24 years, in twelve of which he never saw the sun. He is now in the youthful bloom of sixty-five and has lost an eye--his bride is a blushing maid of twenty-eight." This obviously refers to one of the many incidents where the pirates who infested the Mediterranean captured American ships and imprisoned American sailors.
The first wife of Clement Neff III was Susannah Abbey, the daughter of Benjamin Abbey and Mary A. Tryon of Glastonbury, Hartford Co., Colony of Connecticut. They had at least three children: Benjamin Neff born about 1762; Clement Neff IV born about 1764; and Nathaniel Neff born about 1766. Clement Neff III was a soldier, but after his wife Susannah died about 1774, he left the farm and went to sea, where he was taken prisoner by pirates and was carried to Algiers where he was a captive for 24 years. It is likely that the three Neff children (Benjamin about age 12, Clement IV age 10, and Nathaniel age 8) then made their home with their uncle Isaac Abbe (born 1753). When Clement Neff III returned from captivity he married (at age 65) Patience Dean (age 28) on November 17, 1800, in Windham, Windham Co., CT.
The above may help explain why Clement Neff V (born about 1797) accompanied his uncle Isaac Abbey and cousins Isaac Abbey, Nathaniel Abbey, as well as aunt Dorcas Abbey (who would become married to Oliver Nathan Bradley in 1803), to Canada about 1797. After 1774, Clement Neff IV (born 1764) may have been living with his brother-in-law Isaac Abbey (born 1753).
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MRS. ELISHA EDGERTON ROGERS GENEALOGIST 99 Division Street, NORWICH, - CONN.
During the period of more than ten years’ research work in eastern Connecticut and the adjoining parts of Rhode Island, I have not seen the name of NEFF except in connection with Clement Neff and his descendants.
Clement Neff came from Westerly, Rhode Island, to Windham, Conn., in 1716, as stated in Weaver’s Manuscript of early Windham families, (now in custody of the Connecticut Historical Society); he bought 200 acres of land in two parcels, in the part of Windham, called Canada Parish, which was set off as the town of HAMPTON, in 1786.
Here, on May 9, 1717, he was one of those who petitioned for the establishment of a society for the carrying on of public worship, as given in Miss Larned’s "History of Windham County," Vol.1, page 95.
On Feb. 22, 1731/2, Clement Neff deeded to his "son William Neff, my 100 acre lot on which I now dwell, that is the reversion right after my decease and the decease of his mother Mary," etc.
(Land Rec. Windham, Conn; Vol.7, p. 188.)
On Sept. 24, 1734, Clement Neff conveys his land to "his son William Neff---as his full portion of my estate." (Vol.7-304).
The following February, Clement Neff sold the remainder of his land in Windham, and on Feb.26, 1734/5, he bought land in Stonington, Conn., and removed to that place. Part of his land, he sold in 1737, to Eleazer Brown, brother of Patience Brown; (Land Rec. Stonington, Conn.; Vol.4, pps.499, 618.) Clement Neff lived here till his death in 1746.
William Neff, the oldest son, remained in Windham, on the farm given to him by his father; his marriage and the births of his children are recorded on Windham records, as per certified copy. He had no daughter ANN.
Clement Neff, Junr. and Thomas Neff went to Stonington with their father; here Clement married Dec.12, 1735, Patience Brown, who lived in the neighborhood. Thomas Neff married, Dec.25, 1734, Mary Corey; (Vital Record of Rhode Island, Vol.5, WESTERLY, page 47); and had Arnold, born 1735, Derius, born 1737, and Mary, 1739, as recorded on the Stonington records. Thomas died before his father, as Clement Neff’s will, dated May 17, 1746, the "heirs of son Thomas deceased." So he had no daughter ANN.
After the father’s death, Clement Neff, his family, and his mother and sister, went back to Windham, where on June 30, 1747, "Mary Neff Widow and Mary Neff, Singull woman: conveyed for love to Clement Neff," the land which they had bought in January.
(Windham Land Rec. Vol.9, p.12 & 77.)
Clement Neff, Junr. had daughters, ANN & MARY, born Aug.12, 1736, ANN was probably named after her grandmother, Ann (Pendleton) Brown, and after Clement’s sister, Ann; Mary was named after Clement’s mother and sister, as was the custom in those days. This Clement had only two sons who lived to maturity, Clement and John.
Clement, the third of the name, was taken prisoner about 1776, and remained in captivity for twenty four years, and was given up for lost. (See History of Windham County, Vol.2, page 244)
In 1751, Mary Neff and Clement Neff of Windham sold part of their land to Aaron Geer of Preston, Conn.
1757, Oct.25, "Clement Neff’s deed of gift to Ebenezer Abbey, John Bond, Oxenbridge Deans and other inhabitants of Windham, a parcel of land 112 rods, being part of the farm I now dwell on--- thence on a line between my own land and land of Aaron Geer--where several persons are already buried."
(Land Rec. Windham, Vol."L", p.436)
After this date, Clement Neff sold various parcels of land. The last sale being from "Clement Neff of Windham to son John Neff, of Windham, for love parental and £100, and Clement" personally appeared at Hampton, and acknowledged the deed on July 10, 1793.
There was no other ANN NEFF in this region at that date, except this daughter of Clement and Patience (Brown) Neff.
Susannah Abbey was born August 31, 1733, in Willington, Tolland Co., Colony of Connecticut.
Clement Neff III was born August 29, 1738, in Windham, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut.
On June 28, 1716, Clement Neff I, late of the Colony of Rhode Island, purchased Land from Joseph Tingley in Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut. Page 147. Thanks to Kay Koslan for locating this record.
On June 30, 1747, May Neff and Mary Neff Jr. Thanks to Kay Koslan for locating these records. Page 147 possibly missing.
On October, 1757, Clement Neff of Windham, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut, made a gift deed to Ebenezer Abbey, John Bond, and Oxenbridge Dains of Windham, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut. Page 147. Thanks to Kay Koslan for locating this record. Page 147 possibly missing.
Benjamin Neff was born 1758 in Hampton, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut.
Clement Neff IV was born about 1764 in Hampton, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut.
Nathaniel Neff was born about 1766 in Hampton, Windham Co., Colony of Connecticut.
Susannah (Abbey) Neff died April 26, 1804, in Windham, Windham Co., CT, at age 43.
Clement Neff III was a soldier, but after his wife Susannah died about 1774 he left the farm and went to sea, where he was taken prisoner by pirates and was carried to Algiers where he was a captive for 24 years. It is likely that the three Neff children (Benjamin about age 12, Clement IV age 10, and Nathaniel age 8) then made their home with their uncle Isaac Abbe (born 1753). When Clement Neff III returned from captivity he married (at age 65) Patience Dean (age 28) on November 17, 1800, in Windham, Windham Co., CT.
Clement Neff III and Patience Deans were married November 17, 1800, or December 13, 1800, in Norwich, New London Co., CT.
Clement Neff III and Patience Deans newspaper Marriage Record from the New York Weekly Museum.
Harriett Neff was born 1801 in Stonington, New London Co., CT.
Susannah "Susan" Neff was born 1801 in Hampton, Windham, CT.
Patience Neff was born 1803 in Hampton, Windham, CT.
Clement Neff III died April 1, 1820, in Hampton, Windham Co., CT, at age 81.
The 1820 U. S. Census taken on August 7, 1820, shows Patience Neff, is a Widowed Head of Household, and is living in Hampton, Windham Co., CT. There are a total of 2 Females, age 16 - 25; and 1 Female, age 45 and over.
Patience (Deans Neff died after 1820 in Hampton, Windham Co., CT, at age Unknown.
OntB1: CLEMENT NEFF and MARY NEFF. Clement was born in USA, was listed in the 4th Co. Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada Militia Return in 1828. He settled the first time in the New Castle District, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario and is there in the 1848 census. Some time between 1852 and 1861 the family moved to Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario. Original spelling of the surname may have been NAPH and tradition says they were Pennsylvania Dutch (a term applied to any German or Dutch speaking immigrant at that time). Children: Calvin, Isaiah, Salomon, Milo, and Clement, Jr.
PARKER 1861 census 385 page 044 line 20 @ca.on.simcoe.nottawasaga_township section 2 20 NEFF Clement m 64 married 21 NEFF {?} Mary f 58 married 22 NEFF Andrew m 16 23 NEFF Edmund m 28 24 PARKER Ellen f 16
Trying to find out ANY information on my Clement Neff. I have all the information after him. All we know is that he was born in the USA May 10 1797 and died Apr. 9 1881 in Singhampton, Ont. Canada. He married Mary Honeywell. I have information on all of his descendants, but have hit a big brick wall finding out anything about him. I have learned from the Neff News pages, that Clement Neff is the start of the ONT B1 line of the Neffs here in Ontario, but I would really appreciate ANY info in regards to his parents etc. We have been told that he might have been adopted? Could some kind soul please shed some light on this Clement Neff!! Much thanks in advance! Sonja McSorley
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Re: McSorley's in Collingwood, Ont Canada
By Nancy McAlary July 28, 2001 at 10:47:58
Not sure if you are still looking for info. If so, I am the great-granddaughter of Malcolm McSorley and Charlotte (nee Neff). They had 8 children: Eva (m Harold Day), Pearl (m Russell Lougheed), Verna (never married), Bruce (m Eva Davenport), Ernest (m Florence Weatherall), Mabel (my grandmother, married Franklin Grose), Thelma (never married) and Gladys (m Frank Abercrombie). Malcom's parents were John McSorley and Catherine MacLean, Charlotte Ann Neff's parents were Andrew Neff and Elvira (or Alvira) Sinclair. Nancy McAlary Brisbane Australia
Married about 1818 in Upper Canada to Mary Honeywell: Born May 13, 1801, in Northumberland Co., Upper Canada; Died May 25, 1887, in Singhampton, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada (age 86).
My dear Mrs. Kennedy,
I am sending you a certified copy of the NEFF records as they appear on the records of Windham, Conn., and I had the clerk attest that they were full records of the family up to 1752. I said 1752, because that was the latest date on those particular records. The next dates were the marriage Mary Neff to Zachariah Mainard, on Jan.28 1754, and the marriage of Content Neff to Thomas Kingsbury on March 1, 1759.
These were both sisters of Ann Neff. I am also enclosing a certified copy of a record from the certified copy made by the clerk of the Hampton Church, of the marriages of Hampton Church records. This copy belongs to the town clerk of Windham. You will remember that I have a printed reference for this marriage, taken from Bailey’s "Early Connecticut Marriages." but this record omitted the part important to us, namely that they were "both of Windam." (Hampton was set off from Windam, in 1786). Now there was only one ANN NEFF I Windham, at the date of this marriage, nor for many years after.
I trust that this will sufficiently establish Ann Neff as the daughter of Clement Neff and Patience Brown.
Yours truly,
Edna M. Rogers.
On Feb.22, 1731/2, Clement Neff deeded to his "son William Neff, my 100 acre lot on which I now dwell, that is the reversion right after my decease and the decease of his mother Mary," etc.
On Sept.24, 1734, Clement Neff conveys his land to "his son William Neff---as his full portion of my estate." (Vol.7-304).
1757, Oct.25, "Clement Neff’s deed of gift to Ebenezer Abbey, John Bond, Oxenbridge Dains and other inhabitants of Windham, a parcel of land 112 rods, being part of the farm I now dwell on--- thence on a line between my own land and land of Aaron Geer--where several persons are already buried."
Children of CLEMENT AND MARY NEFF.
Mary Neff, born June 7, 1707. * William Neff, " Mar.16, 1708/9. * Clement Neff, " May 17, 1711. Thomas Neff, " Mar.12, 1713/14. Ann Neff, " Aug. 3, 1723.
WILLIAM NEFF mar. June 11, 1733, GRACE WEBSTER;
* Benjamin Neff, born May 16, 1734. Ruth Neff, " May 31, 1737. William Neff, " May 14, 1739. Thomas Neff, " July 31, 1744. Book A, page 145 Martha Neff, " Oct. 4, 1742. Joseph Neff, " July 27, 1746. Book B, page 126.
* Ann Neff & Mary Neff born Aug.12, 1736. Clement Neff, " Apr.29, 1738. Content Neff, " Aug.15, 1740. Hannah Neff, " July 6, 1743, & died Sept.13, 1752. John Neff " May 6, 1746. & Mathew Neff " May 6, 1746, & died Sept.15, 1752. Deborah Neff, " Aug.30, 1750.
(HANNAH NEFF mar. Oct.22, 1771, JAMES SPALDING)
"Hannah Spalding, wife of James Spalding, died Aug.24, 1790, aged 35 years." Book B, page 62.
State of Connecticut,
County of Windham, SS. Windham, April 1, 1910.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that I have examined the foregoing copy of records taken from WindhamTown records, and find the same to be true and correct. Also that the same is a complete copy of the "NEFF" records to be found in the Vital Statistics up to 1752.
Attest: Hepsy Bodru - Asst. Town Clerk Town of Windham, Conn.
State of Connecticut,) ) SS. Windham, April 1, 1910. County of Windham, )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on a copy of marriage records of the Congregational Church of Hampton, (formerly Windham Village) prior to the year 1786, is found the following record:
"The marriage of BENJAMIN NEFF & ANNE NEFF, both of Windham, June ye 3rd. 1754."
This copy is in Town Clerk’s Office of the Town of Windham.
Attest: Hepsy Bodru - Asst. Town Clerk
Birth. Wheeler’s History of Stonington, Conn.; page 531. Savage’s Genealogical Dictionary of New England; Vol.3p.388. Bowler Genealogy, page 31.
Death History of Stonington, page 531. Savage’s Gen. Dictionary of New England, 3-338 Bowler Genealogy, page 31.
Eleanor, wife of Major Brian Pendleton survived her husband. Savage’s Gen. Dict. New England, 3-338
Birth of James; manuscript of the Pendleton Genealogy (now in press)
Death " " ; History of Stonington, page 532. Austin’s Gen.Dictionary of Rhode Island, p.149.
Marriage " " " " " " Savage’s Gen. Dict. of New England, Vol.3-388. " " " " " Vol.2-271
Birth of Hannah; " " " " " Vol.2-271 Death of " Austin’s Genealogical Dict. Rhode Island, p.149.
Birth;
Brian Pendleton, born 1599, died 1681, in Portsmouth, N.H., was elected Deputy President of the Province of Maine to act as President in absence of the President Danforth. This title is equivalent to that of Deputy Governor, which office is duly established and provided for by the Georges Charter, which did not lapse with the annexation of the Maine Colony with that of Massachusetts Bay. Therfore the President and Deputy President of Maine after the annexation, are true Governor and Deputy Governor.
All descendants of BRIAN PENDLETON are eligible to the Order Colonial Governors.
James Pendleton, son of Brian, married April 29, 1656, Hannah, daughter of Edmund and Ann Goodenow, and died Nov.29, 1709.
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"BRYAN PENDLETON, 1599-1681, Mass., & N.H.
Deputy from Watertown to the General Court of Massachusetts 1636, 1637, 1638, 1647, 1648. Deputy from Portsmouth to the General Assembly of New Hampshire 1654, 1658, 1660, 1661, 1663.
Major of Militia, Saco, Maine, from 1668 to 1672.
Deputy-President of Maine, 1680."
Register of the Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames of America, page 275.
"Major Brian Pendleton was born in 1599, in England. He first settled in Watertown, and was made freeman there Sept.3, 1634, and was Deputy for six years to the General Court. He moved to Sudbury and helped settle that town, and was selectman for several years. From Sudbury he went to Ipswich. He was a member of the famous artillery company of Boston. He moved to Portsmouth, N.H. about 1651, and was Deputy there for five years. In 1653 he purchased two hundred acres of land near Winter Harbor, Saco, Maine. After a few years, he returned to Portsmouth, where he made his will, which was proved April 15, 1681. He was an eminent man in his day, and held the office of captain and major for many years, besides important civil and military offices."
History of Stonington, Conn., page 531; Major Pendleton’s will is given on page 722.
"Bryan Pendleton of Watertown, an early settler, made freeman 3 Sept. 1634, helped to settle Sudbury of which he was selectman some years but representative before and after for Watertown, between 1636 & 48, six years; removed to Ipswich perhaps, certainly to Portsmouth of which he was representative some years then removed to Saco, Winter Harbor, thence after nearly a dozen years, driven by Indian war, Aug. 1676, went again to Portsmouth, there made will 9 Aug.1677, which was proved 5 April 1681; he was captain and major many years; left wife Eleanor, son James and daughter Mary, who marr. Seth Fletcher."
Savage’s Genealogical Dictionary of New England; Vol.3, p.388.
Capt.JAMES PENDLETON, only son of Major Brian Pendleton, was first at Watertown, then at Sudbury, Mass., and came to Westerly, R.I., in 1669. He was in the early Colonial Wars. He was admitted to the First Church of Stonington, Conn., Nov.7, 1680. He married 1st. Mary,......, who died Nov.7, 1655; he married 2nd. April 29, 1656, Hannah Goodenow, daughter of Edmund Goodenow, and had nine children. His will was dated Feb.9, 1702; he died Nov.29, 1709. Ann, his fourth child be second wife, was born Nov.12, 1667, mar. Eleazer Brown.
History of Stonington, page 531; on page 22, Capt. Pendleton’s name appears on the "list of the English volunteers in the late Narragansett War."
From Smith’s "Military and Civil List of Rhode Island; Vol.1,p.vi
Members of Sir Edmund Andros’ First Council held at Boston. From 1687-1691; Court of Quarter Session held at Newport and Rochester; Capt. James Pendleton one of the members present.
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From Savage’s "Gen. Dict. New England," Vol.3-388.
James Pendleton of Watertown, son of Bryan, had wife Mary who died 7 Nov.1655 and he married second wife 29 Apr.1656, at Sudbury, Hannah, dau. Of Edmund Goodenow; their children were Bryan, b.27 Sept.1659; Joseph, b.Dec.1661; Edmund prob.24 June 1664; Ann 12 Nov.1667; Caleb 8 Aug.1669 and James. He was one of the founders of the first church at Portsmouth, N.H. in 1671; but perhaps had his father’s love for removing and lived at Stonington, Conn., 1674-8, then called captain and served in war against Philip 1676; was at Westerly R.I. 1686-1700."