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     Elizabeth Skinner married first John Grant, son of Samuel Grant and Mary Porter, on 5 June 1690 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married second Joshua Welles, son of Joshua Welles and Azubah Lamson, on 12 May 1697.¹ She died on 9 October 1707.¹

     Matthew Grant was born on 22 September 1666 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He married Hannah Chapman, daughter of Edward Chapman and Elizabeth Fox, on 29 October 1690 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He died on 9 February 1734/35 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 68.²
     He and his wife Hannah lived in East Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² In 1720 he was the "wealthiest man in the town." He was part owner of a ship, and was a member of the group that owned the town of Torrington, Connecticut.² He also served as constable, selectman, and leather inspector.²

     Hannah Chapman was born on 3 May 1671 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married Matthew Grant, son of Samuel Grant and Mary Porter, on 29 October 1690 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She died on 28 December 1752 at age 81.¹
     She and her husband Matthew lived in East Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹

     Josiah Grant was born on 19 March 1668 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married Rebecca Minor, daughter of Ephraim Minor and Hannah Avery, on 8 July 1696 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.¹ He died on 28 March 1732 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut, at age 64.¹
     He lived in East Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut,¹ and moved to Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut, in 1695.¹ He served as constable, tythingman, lister (tax records), and tax collector.¹
     He and his wife Rebecca joined the church in Stonington in 1699¹, and in 1727 were dismissed to form the church in North Stonington.¹

     Rebecca Minor was born in September 1672.¹ She married Josiah Grant, son of Samuel Grant and Mary Porter, on 8 July 1696 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut.¹ She died on 15 January 1746/47 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut, at age 74.¹
     In the Grant genealogy her surname is given as Miner.¹ She and her husband Josiah joined the church in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut, in 1699¹, and in 1727 were dismissed to form the church in North Stonington.¹

     Nathaniel Grant was born on 14 April 1672 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He married Bethia Warner on 12 October 1699 (or possibly 16 May 1699) in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.²
     He and his wife Bethia probably moved to Tolland, Connecticut, in 1713², and in 1723/24 they moved to Ellington, Connecticut, where they were among the earliest settlers.² He served as hayward, tax collector, and tythingman.²

     Bethia Warner married Nathaniel Grant, son of Samuel Grant and Mary Porter, on 12 October 1699 (or possibly 16 May 1699) in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹
     She and her husband Nathaniel probably moved to Tolland, Connecticut, in 1713¹, and in 1723/24 they moved to Ellington, Connecticut, where they were among the earliest settlers.¹

     Mary Grant was born on 23 January 1675/76 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² She married Joseph Skinner, son of John Skinner and Mary Easton, on 13 March 1694 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² She died on 26 August 1734 at age 58.²

     Joseph Skinner was born on 26 August 1669.¹ He married Mary Grant, daughter of Samuel Grant and Mary Porter, on 13 March 1694 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He died on 31 May 1729 at age 59.¹

     Sarah Grant was born on 19 January 1678/79 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² She died in 1680.²

     Matthew Grant was born on 4 January 1663/64 in Windsor, Connecticut.¹ He died in 1664.¹

     Tahan Grant was born on 27 September 1665 in Windsor, Connecticut.¹ He married Hannah Bissell, daughter of Nathaniel Bissell and Mindwell Moore, about 1690 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He died on 25 April 1693 at age 27.¹
     He served as hayward and fence viewer in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He and Hannah had two known children, Hannah (b abt 1690, d 23 February 1765) and Thomas (b 1 October 1692, d 18 October 1769).²

     Hannah Bissell was born on 12 January 1670/71 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married first Tahan Grant, son of Tahan Grant and Anna Palmer, about 1690 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married second Samuel Bancroft.¹ She died on 27 January 1708/9 at age 38.¹
     She and her fisrt husband Tahan had two known children, Hannah (b abt 1690, d 23 February 1765) and Thomas (b 1 October 1692, d 18 October 1769).²

     Hannah Grant was born on 8 June 1668 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married Henry Chapman, son of Edward Chapman and Elizabeth Fox, on 11 May 1692 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹

     Henry Chapman was born on 4 July 1663.¹ He married Hannah Grant, daughter of Tahan Grant and Anna Palmer, on 11 May 1692 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He died on 22 December 1713 at age 50.¹

     Thomas Grant was born on 20 February 1670 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married Sarah Pinney, daughter of Nathaniel Pinney and Sarah Griswold, on 13 February 1695/96 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He died before 2 July 1726.¹
     He was one of the original land owners in Torrington, Connecticut.¹ He was a blacksmith¹, and also served as inspector and surveyor.¹
     He and Sarah had the following known children: Elena (b 21 October 1696), Sarah (b 8 January 1699/1700, may have d 17 September 1754), Mary (b 16 May 1702, d 25 May 1729), Jehiel (b 25 June 1705), Thomas (b 5 October 1710, d 16 August 1753).²

     Sarah Pinney was born on 11 October 1673 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married Thomas Grant, son of Tahan Grant and Anna Palmer, on 13 February 1695/96 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹
     She and Thomas had the following known children: Elena (b 21 October 1696), Sarah (b 8 January 1699/1700, may have d 17 September 1754), Mary (b 16 May 1702, d 25 May 1729), Jehiel (b 25 June 1705), Thomas (b 5 October 1710, d 16 August 1753).²

     Joseph Grant was born on 14 May 1673 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married Mary Warren on 1 May 1701 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He died before 11 March 1744/45.¹
     He and his wife Mary lived in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut,¹ and possibly for a time in Westfield, Hampshire Co. (now Hampden Co.), Massachusetts.¹ He served as fence viewer and surveyor, and supervised the packing of casks for export.¹
     He and Mary had the following known children: Tahan (b 25 February 1702/03, probably d bef 17 February 1745/46), Joseph (b 29 June 1706, d 24 December 1716), Mary (b 6 September 1710, probably d January 1784), Hannah (b 1 October 1716).²

     Mary Warren was born about 1682.¹ She married Joseph Grant, son of Tahan Grant and Anna Palmer, on 1 May 1701 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She died on 2 January 1718/19.¹
     She and her husband Joseph lived in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut,¹ and possibly for a time in Westfield, Hampshire Co. (now Hampden Co.), Massachusetts.¹ They had the following known children: Tahan (b 25 February 1702/03, probably d bef 17 February 1745/46), Joseph (b 29 June 1706, d 24 December 1716), Mary (b 6 September 1710, probably d January 1784), Hannah (b 1 October 1716).²

     Sarah Grant was born on 19 September 1675 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married Jonathan Ellsworth, son of Josias Ellsworth and Elizabeth Holcomb, on 26 October 1693 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She died on 9 November 1755 at age 80.¹
     She and her husband Jonathan lived in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹