Joseph Congdon1

b. 30 January 1739
FatherJames Congdon1 b. 27 Nov 1707, d. a 1800
MotherSilence Holway1 b. 11 Aug 1722, d. a 1744
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Joseph Congdon was born on 30 January 1739 in Charlestown, Washington Co., Rhode Island.1

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 25,26.

Christopher Congdon1

b. 9 November 1740
FatherJames Congdon1 b. 27 Nov 1707, d. a 1800
MotherSilence Holway1 b. 11 Aug 1722, d. a 1744
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Christopher Congdon was born on 9 November 1740 in Charlestown, Washington Co., Rhode Island.1

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 25,26.

Stephen Congdon1

b. 26 June 1743
FatherJames Congdon1 b. 27 Nov 1707, d. a 1800
MotherSilence Holway1 b. 11 Aug 1722, d. a 1744
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Stephen Congdon was born on 26 June 1743 in Charlestown, Washington Co., Rhode Island.1

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 25,26.

Nicholas Sheldon1

b. 1694, d. March 1783
FatherNicholas Sheldon1
MotherAbigail Tillinghast1
     Nicholas Sheldon was born in 1694.1 He married Penelope Congdon, daughter of James Congdon and Margaret Eldred.1 He died in March 1783.1

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.

Nicholas Sheldon1

b. 1732
FatherNicholas Sheldon1 b. 1694, d. Mar 1783
MotherPenelope Congdon1 b. 22 Oct 1709
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Nicholas Sheldon was born in 1732.1

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.

Stephen Sheldon1

FatherNicholas Sheldon1 b. 1694, d. Mar 1783
MotherPenelope Congdon1 b. 22 Oct 1709
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.

Sarah Sheldon1

FatherNicholas Sheldon1 b. 1694, d. Mar 1783
MotherPenelope Congdon1 b. 22 Oct 1709
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.

Mary Sheldon1

FatherNicholas Sheldon1 b. 1694, d. Mar 1783
MotherPenelope Congdon1 b. 22 Oct 1709
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.

Hannah Sheldon1

FatherNicholas Sheldon1 b. 1694, d. Mar 1783
MotherPenelope Congdon1 b. 22 Oct 1709
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.

Barbara Williams1

d. after 1786
FatherJoseph Williams1 b. 9 Nov 1673, d. 15 Aug 1752
MotherLydia Hearndon1
     Barbara Williams married Benjamin Congdon, son of James Congdon and Margaret Eldred.1 She died after 1786.1
     She was a great-granddaughter of Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island.1 In her husband's will, dated 26 September 1786 and probated 31 Aug 1799, she was left her dower, plus some of the household and personal property for her lifetime.2

Children of Barbara Williams and Benjamin Congdon

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 63,64.

Barbara Congdon1

b. 4 August 1733
FatherBenjamin Congdon1 b. 24 Aug 1712, d. 13 Aug 1799
MotherBarbara Williams1 d. a 1786
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Barbara Congdon was born on 4 August 1733.1 She married Caleb Battey, son of John Battey and Margaret Carr.2
     In her father's will, dated 26 September 1786 and probated 31 Aug 1799, she was left ten Spanish milled dollars, in addition to what he had previously given her during his life.3 Her own will was probated on 27 December 1851 in Cranston, Providence Co., Rhode Island, according to a note from the Cranston City Clerk. Note that this would mean that she died at about 118 years old, though.2
     She and Caleb had the following known children: Margaret, Benjamin, Dinah (b 1756), Sampson, Amey (b 1763), Barbara, Dorcas, Phebe.2

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 64,65.
  3. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 63,64.

John Congdon1

b. 17 November 1735
FatherBenjamin Congdon1 b. 24 Aug 1712, d. 13 Aug 1799
MotherBarbara Williams1 d. a 1786
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     John Congdon was born on 17 November 1735.1
     He was executor of his father's will, dated 26 September 1786 and probated 31 Aug 1799, and was to receive 1/3 of the real estate and certain personal property. He and his brother James also received money that was owed to their father, plus the outdoor stock and movables.2

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 63,64.

Amy Congdon1

b. 16 February 1739
FatherBenjamin Congdon1 b. 24 Aug 1712, d. 13 Aug 1799
MotherBarbara Williams1 d. a 1786
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Amy Congdon was born on 16 February 1739.1
     In her father's will, dated 26 September 1786 and probated 31 Aug 1799, she and her sister Sarah were left 1/3 of the real estate, plus certain personal property. They also were left the indoor movables, except for some specified legacies, to be divided equally.2

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 63,64.

Margaret Congdon1

b. 25 February 1746
FatherBenjamin Congdon1 b. 24 Aug 1712, d. 13 Aug 1799
MotherBarbara Williams1 d. a 1786
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Margaret Congdon was born on 25 February 1746.1 She married (?) Battey.2
     In her father's will, dated 26 September 1786 and probated 31 Aug 1799, she was left ten Spanish milled dollars, in addition to what he had previously given her during his life.2

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 63,64.

James Congdon1

b. 3 December 1748
FatherBenjamin Congdon1 b. 24 Aug 1712, d. 13 Aug 1799
MotherBarbara Williams1 d. a 1786
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     James Congdon was born on 3 December 1748.1
     In his father's will, dated 26 September 1786 and probated 31 Aug 1799, he was left 1/3 of the real estate and certain personal property. He and his brother John were also to receive money that was owed to their father, plus the outdoor stock and movables.2

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 63,64.

Sarah Congdon1

b. 1 June 1752
FatherBenjamin Congdon1 b. 24 Aug 1712, d. 13 Aug 1799
MotherBarbara Williams1 d. a 1786
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Sarah Congdon was born on 1 June 1752.1
     In her father's will, dated 26 September 1786 and probated 31 Aug 1799, she and her sister Amy were left 1/3 of the real estate, plus certain personal property. They also were left the indoor movables, except for some specified legacies, to be divided equally.2

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 63,64.

Mary Eldred1

     Mary Eldred married Samuel Congdon, son of James Congdon and Margaret Eldred, on 15 February 1732.1

Child of Mary Eldred and Samuel Congdon

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.

Mary Congdon1

FatherSamuel Congdon1 b. 29 Aug 1711
MotherMary Eldred1
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.

Rebecca Taylor1

d. 1796
FatherWilliam Taylor2
MotherAnn (?)2
     Rebecca Taylor married William Congdon, son of James Congdon and Margaret Eldred, on 6 August 1758.2 She died in 1796.1

Children of Rebecca Taylor and William Congdon

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 180. From Congdon family notes by P. F. Pierce, Rhode Island Historical Society.

Margaret Congdon1

b. 24 October 1759
FatherWilliam Congdon1 b. 9 Jun 1720, d. 1778
MotherRebecca Taylor1 d. 1796
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Margaret Congdon was born on 24 October 1759 (or possibly 21 October) in South Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island.2 She married Elijah Champlin.3

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, pp. 26,65.
  3. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 65.

Anne Congdon1

b. 3 March 1762, d. 24 March 1850
FatherWilliam Congdon1 b. 9 Jun 1720, d. 1778
MotherRebecca Taylor1 d. 1796
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Anne Congdon was born on 3 March 1762 in South Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island.1 She married William Segur, son of Joseph Segur and Mary Taylor.2 She died on 24 March 1850 in Pomfret, Windham Co., Connecticut, at age 88.2
     She and William had one known child, Benjamin (b 1 June 1800).2

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 65.

Thomas Taylor Congdon1

b. 6 March 1764
FatherWilliam Congdon1 b. 9 Jun 1720, d. 1778
MotherRebecca Taylor1 d. 1796
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Thomas Taylor Congdon was born on 6 March 1764 in South Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island.1 He died at sea.2

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 65.

Sarah Congdon1

b. 31 March 1766
FatherWilliam Congdon1 b. 9 Jun 1720, d. 1778
MotherRebecca Taylor1 d. 1796
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Sarah Congdon was born on 31 March 1766 in South Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island.1 She married Joseph Card.2

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 26.
  2. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 65.

Sarah (?)1

d. 8 November 1743
     Sarah (?) married John Congdon, son of James Congdon and Margaret Eldred.1 She died on 8 November 1743.1

Children of Sarah (?) and John Congdon

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 27.

John Congdon1

b. 16 November 1739, d. 19 January 1741
FatherJohn Congdon1 b. 1 Aug 1714, d. 1780
MotherSarah (?)1 d. 8 Nov 1743
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     John Congdon was born on 16 November 1739.1 He died on 19 January 1741 at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 27.

Margaret Congdon1

b. 6 August 1741
FatherJohn Congdon1 b. 1 Aug 1714, d. 1780
MotherSarah (?)1 d. 8 Nov 1743
Relationship1st cousin 6 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Margaret Congdon was born on 6 August 1741.1

Citations

  1. [S352] G. E. Congdon, The Congdon Chronicle, p. 27.