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     Jonathan Ellsworth was born on 28 June 1669 (other sources say 22 or 23 June 1669) in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married Sarah Grant, daughter of Tahan Grant and Anna Palmer, on 26 October 1693 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He died on 13 September 1749 at age 80.¹
     He and his wife Sarah lived in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He was "a man of sterling good sense, and of such wit and humor that he bore the name of 'Hector Ellsworth.¹'" He was active in several business affairs, including running a tavern and a store selling goods from West India.¹

     Mary Grant was born on 23 October 1678 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married James Eno, son of James Eno and Abigail Bissell, on 5 April 1703 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She died on 6 March 1704/5 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 26.¹
     She and James had one known child, James (b 30 December 1703, d as an infant).²

     James Eno was born on 23 September 1679 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married first Mary Grant, daughter of Tahan Grant and Anna Palmer, on 5 April 1703 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married second Hannah Phelps, daughter of Timothy Phelps and Mary Griswold, on 15 July 1708.¹ He died in 1764.¹
     He and his first wife Mary had one known child, James (b 30 December 1703, d as an infant).²

     (?) Grant was born on 11 November 1680 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He died on 14 November 1680.¹

     John Grant was born on 20 October 1670 (another source says 1671) in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He died as an infant.²

     John Grant was born on 6 August 1673 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He died on 17 May 1686 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 12.²

     Mary Grant was born on 26 April 1674 (another source says 1675) in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married Alexander Allyn on 21 September 1693 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She died on 6 August 1703 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 29.¹
     She and Alexander had the following known children: Alexander (b 9 September 1695, d 2 April 1742), John (b 25 July 1797), William (b 9 April 1701, d 16 May 1701), Mary (b 7 June 1702). The Grant genealogy notes that Dr. Stiles says this Mary died 7 August 1703, at age 1, but that this is probably wrong, since her father left his "only daughter" Mary £400 in his will. It also notes, however, that the Mary mentioned in the will could be from his second marriage.²

     Alexander Allyn was born about 1659 (based on his age at death of 49).¹ He married first Mary Grant, daughter of John Grant and Mary Hull, on 21 September 1693 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married second Elizabeth Allyn on 21 December 1704.¹ He died on 8 August 1708.¹
     He was a merchant, and was licensed to sell wine and liquor, provided that "he sell cheaper than others that had licenses."¹ In his will he left £15 for the construction of a schoolhouse on the town green.¹
     He and his first wife Mary had the following known children: Alexander (b 9 September 1695, d 2 April 1742), John (b 25 July 1797), William (b 9 April 1701, d 16 May 1701), Mary (b 7 June 1702). The Grant genealogy notes that Dr. Stiles says this Mary died 7 August 1703, at age 1, but that this is probably wrong, since her father left his "only daughter" Mary £400 in his will. It also notes, however, that the Mary mentioned in the will could be from his second marriage.²

     Elizabeth Grant was born on 10 July 1675 (another source says 1677) in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² She married Thomas Filer, son of Zerubbabel Filer and Experience Strong, on 20 November 1707 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² She died on 5 December 1724 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 49.²
     She and her husband Thomas lived in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² They had the following known children: Elizabeth (b 7 (or 17) August 1708), Thomas (b 9 November 1709), Samuel (b 6 November 1712, d 27 August 1714), Samuel (b 19 December 1716).³

     Thomas Filer was born on 25 January 1669/70 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married Elizabeth Grant, daughter of John Grant and Mary Hull, on 20 November 1707 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹
     He and his wife Elizabeth lived in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut,¹ where he was a farmer.¹ They had the following known children: Elizabeth (b 7 (or 17) August 1708), Thomas (b 9 November 1709), Samuel (b 6 November 1712, d 27 August 1714), Samuel (b 19 December 1716).²

     Abigail Grant was born on 27 January 1679/80 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² She married Samuel Mather on 13 April 1704 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² She died on 1 September 1722 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 42.²

     Samuel Mather was born in 1677/78.¹ He married first Abigail Grant, daughter of John Grant and Mary Hull, on 13 April 1704 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married second Hannah Buckland, daughter of Nicholas Buckland, on 15 May 1723.¹ He died on 6 February 1746 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹
     He graduated in 1698 from Harvard University in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He was a doctor.¹

     Josiah Grant was born on 28 January 1682 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He married first Sarah Cooke, daughter of John Cooke and Sarah Fiske, on 30 March 1710 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He married second Sarah Cook, daughter of Nathaniel Cook and Lydia (?), on 4 August 1714 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He died on 26 February 1762 in Litchfield, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, at age 80.²
     He and his second wife Sarah moved to Litchfield, Connecticut, about 1726.² He served as hayward, surveyor, fence viewer, tythingman, and grand juror in Windsor², and as surveyor, tythingman, selectman, lister, and grand juror in Litchfield.²
     He and his first wife Sarah had the following known children: Josiah (b 22 January 1710/11, d 15 November 1789), Sarah (b 11 March 1711/12), Mary (b 20 July 1713).³
     He and his second wife Sarah had the following known children: John (b 17 May 1715, d 16 September 1753), Increase (b 13 February 1716/17, d 1793), Elijah (b 22 June 1719, d 13 August 1724), Huldah (b 25 May 1721, d bet 1763 and 24 March 1777), Jerusha (b 1 January 1725/26, d 21 November 1736), Elijah (b 28 April 1728, d 7 August 1798), Anna (b 30 May 1730, probably d bet 22 March and 5 April 1784).⁴

     Sarah Cooke was born in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married Josiah Grant, son of John Grant and Mary Hull, on 30 March 1710 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She died on 30 July 1713 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹
     She and Josiah had the following known children: Josiah (b 22 January 1710/11, d 15 November 1789), Sarah (b 11 March 1711/12), Mary (b 20 July 1713).²

     Sarah Cook was born on 10 February 1690/91 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married Josiah Grant, son of John Grant and Mary Hull, on 4 August 1714 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She died on 28 February 1777 in Litchfield, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, at age 86.¹
     She and her husband Josiah moved to Litchfield, Connecticut, about 1726.¹ They had the following known children: John (b 17 May 1715, d 16 September 1753), Increase (b 13 February 1716/17, d 1793), Elijah (b 22 June 1719, d 13 August 1724), Huldah (b 25 May 1721, d bet 1763 and 24 March 1777), Jerusha (b 1 January 1725/26, d 21 November 1736), Elijah (b 28 April 1728, d 7 August 1798), Anna (b 30 May 1730, probably d bet 22 March and 5 April 1784).²

     Sarah Grant was born on 2 September 1684 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married Thomas Skinner, son of John Skinner and Mary Easton, on 19 July 1705 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹
     The Grant genealogy says her name was mistakenly recorded as Hannah or Anna in town and church records.¹ She and her husband Thomas lived in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹

     Thomas Skinner was born on 15 November 1680.¹ He married Sarah Grant, daughter of Samuel Grant and Anna Filley, on 19 July 1705 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He died on 21 March 1761 at age 80.¹
     He and his wife Sarah lived in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹