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     Lydia Kilbourn was born in 1613 in England.¹ She married Robert Haywood.¹
     She probably emigrated from England to America in the ship Increase with her parents Thomas and Frances Kilbourn in 1635.¹

     Frances Kilbourn was born in 1623.¹ She married Thomas Uffort.¹
     She probably emigrated from England to America in the ship Increase with her parents Thomas and Frances Kilbourn in 1635.¹

     John Kilbourn was born in 1625 in England.¹ He married Naomi (?) in 1650.¹ He died in 1705.¹
     He probably emigrated from England to America in the ship Increase with his parents Thomas and Frances Kilbourn in 1635.¹

     Richard Low married Margaret Kilbourn, daughter of Thomas Kilbourn and Frances (?).¹
     He lived in Stamford, Connecticut.¹ He was the grandfather of Gov. Jonathan Low.¹

     Robert Haywood married Lydia Kilbourn, daughter of Thomas Kilbourn and Frances (?).¹
     His surname may have been Howard.¹

     Thomas Uffort married Frances Kilbourn, daughter of Thomas Kilbourn and Frances (?).¹
     His name may have been Thomas A. Foote.¹

     Naomi (?) married John Kilbourn, son of Thomas Kilbourn and Frances (?), in 1650.¹

     John Roote was born about 1642 in Farmington, Connecticut.² He was married by Rev. Fayette Chapin to Mary Ashley, daughter of Robert Ashley, on 18 October 1664.² He died on 24 September 1687.¹
     In 1669 John Roote was made a freeman in Westfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.² He also served as commissary, receiving £14 for his services in 1680.² He left an estate worth £505.²

     Samuel Root was born about 1644 in Farmington, Connecticut.¹ He married Mary (?).¹ He died on 27 November 1711.²
     He was chosen as a freeman in Westfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, in 1680.¹ He and his wife Mary joined the parish church in Westfield in 1680.¹ He was chosen deacon in 1703.¹
     His will was apparently contested, and his property ended being equally divided between his surviving brothers and sisters and his adopted son John Davis. A formal agreement signed by them or their attorneys was filed in Northampton, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹

     Thomas Roote was born about 1648 in Farmington, Connecticut.² He married first Mary Gridley in 1670.² He married second Mary Spencer on 7 October 1675.² He married third Sarah Dumbleton on 25 January 1692/93 in Springfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.^2,3 He died on 16 August 1709.¹
     He lived in Westfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.²

     Mary Roote was born about 1650 (or possibly about 1648).² She married Isaac Bronson about 1669.³
     She and her husband Isaac lived in Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut.³ In the settlement of her brother Samuel's estate, the will was apparently contested, and his property ended being equally divided between her, her surviving brothers and sisters, and Samuel's adopted son John Davis.⁴

     Stephen Roote married Sarah Wadsworth, daughter of John Wadsworth.² He died on 6 January 1717.¹
     He was tall, about 6 feet 6 inches, well built, and very strong. Family tradition says that he was a fast runner, and was outrun only once, by an Indian. He was also a great wrestler.² He fought in the Indian Wars for about 2 1/2 years. With Major Treat and some friendly Indians from Farmington, he was involved in a fight at Fort Narragansett when the Indian fort was destroyed.²
     In the settlement of his brother Samuel's estate, the will was apparently contested, and his property ended being equally divided between him, his surviving brothers and sisters, and Samuel's adopted son John Davis.³

     Susannah Roote died on 5 December 1712.¹
     In the settlement of her brother Samuel's estate, the will was apparently contested, and his property ended being equally divided between her, her surviving brothers and sisters, and Samuel's adopted son John Davis.²

     Joseph Root married first Elizabeth Warner on 17 September 1691.¹ He married second Ruth Porter on 3 May 1727.¹ He died on 18 December 1739.²
     He and his first wife Elizabeth joined the Congregational Church in Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut, on 17 April 1692.¹ In the settlement of his brother Samuel's estate, the will was apparently contested, and his property ended being equally divided between him, his surviving brothers and sisters, and Samuel's adopted son John Davis.³

     Caleb Root married first Elizabeth Salmon, daughter of Thomas Salmon, on 9 August 1693 in Springfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.^1,3 He married second (?) Gillette.¹ He died on 10 June 1712.²
     He lived in Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ In the settlement of his brother Samuel's estate, the will was apparently contested, and his property ended being equally divided between him, his surviving brothers and sisters, and Samuel's adopted son John Davis.⁴

     Mary Ashley was born on 6 February 1644 (Stiles' History of Ancient Windsor says 6 April 1641).² She was married by Rev. Fayette Chapin to John Roote, son of John Roote and Mary Kilbourn, on 18 October 1664.¹ She died on 9 March 1709 at age 65.¹

     Robert Ashley settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and later moved to Springfield with Hon. William Pynchon and company.¹

     Mary Roote was born on 22 September 1667.¹ She married John Smith on 23 February 1686.¹

     John Smith married Mary Roote, daughter of John Roote and Mary Ashley, on 23 February 1686.¹
     He lived in Hadley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹

     Sarah Roote was born on 24 September 1670.¹ She married Adijah Dewey.¹

     Adijah Dewey married Sarah Roote, daughter of John Roote and Mary Ashley.¹

     John Root was born on 28 December 1672.² He married first Sarah Stebbins on 8 January 1700/1 in Springfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.^1,3 He married second Elizabeth (?) in September 1713.¹ He died on 1 May 1731 at age 58.²
     He and his second wife Elizabeth lived in Westfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹

     Samuel Root was born on 16 September 1675 in Westfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Mary Gunne on 23 July 1702 in Springfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹ He died on 9 September 1756 at age 80.²
     He lived in Westfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹

     Hannah Roote was born on 9 December 1677.¹ She married John Davis.¹

     John Davis married Hannah Roote, daughter of John Roote and Mary Ashley.¹
     He lived in Enfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹

     Abigail Roote was born on 26 June 1680.¹ She married Joseph Moseley, son of John Maudsly and Mary Newberry, on 13 September 1696.^1,2

     Joseph Moseley was born on 21 December 1670 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He married Abigail Roote, daughter of John Roote and Mary Ashley, on 13 September 1696.^1,2
     His surname also appears as "Maudsley."¹

     Joshua Root was born on 23 November 1682 in Westfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Margaret (?).¹ He died on 28 September 1730 at age 47.² He was buried at the South Burial Ground in Lower Housatonic Twp., Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, the first white person known to be buried there.¹
     He moved to Lower Housatonic Twp., Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, sometime between 1726 and 1730, where he was one of the early settlers. This area became the town of Sheffield in 1733.¹ His estate was valued at £519.¹

     Mercy Roote was born on 15 March 1685.¹ She married Samuel Fowler.¹

     Samuel Fowler married Mercy Roote, daughter of John Roote and Mary Ashley.¹