Descendants of William Andrews
First Generation
1. William Andrews 1 2 was born about 1595 in Hampsworth, ENG 1 and died on 3 Aug 1659 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 1. 
Documented events in his life were:
1. Lands Recorded - Granted; 1 Dec 1634; Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 3. Lots Granted in Weftend ffeild:-- To William Andrews 5 Ackrs
2. Oath of Freemanship/Allegiance; 4 Mar 1634/35; Massachusetts Bay Colony, MA 4.
3. Emigrant Ancestor; 3 Jun 1635; Massachusetts Bay Colony, MA 5. On the James of London, William Cooper, Master, sailed from Southampton 5 Apr 1635 and arrived 3 Jun 1635: William Andrews of Hampsworth, co York(?)
4. Lands Recorded - Granted; 20 Aug 1635; Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 6. ffurrther it is ordered that the fame [all the meaddow ground and undeuided belonging to the Newtowne] fhalbee deuided acordinge to every mans seuerall proporcion herevnder written vntell it bee all difpoffed of viz:-- William Andrews 2½
5. Town Office; 23 Nov 1635; Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 7. William Andrews Conftable for the year followinge and vntill anew be Choffen.
6. Town Service; 7 Dec 1635; Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 7. Townsmen present at town meeting:-- William Andrews
7. Town Service; 4 Jan 1635/36; Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 8. Townsmen present at town meeting:-- Will Andrews
8. Lands Recorded; 8 Feb 1635/36; Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 9. The Names of Thofe men who haue houfes in the Towne at this prefent as onely are to be acconted as houfes of the Towne:-- William Andrews - 2
9. Town Service; 8 Feb 1635/36; Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 10. Townsmen present at town meeting:-- Mr. Andrews
10. Will; 1 Apr 1659; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 11. Andrews, William, Hartford. Invt. £211-14-00. Taken 8 August 1659, by Edward Stebbing, George Grave, John Barnard. Will dated 1 April, 1659; I , William Andrews, being sick and weak, but of perfect membory, do this my last Will & Testament give & bequeath to Abigail, my wife, my House, Barne & House Lott as it is Inclosed between my son Edward Grannis and mee; allsoe, I doe give & bequeath to Abigail, my wife, all my Meadow & Swamp Land lieinge in the South Meadow and that lieth in the place called Hockanum, and all my Upland Ground, elsewhere, during the time of her naturall life; allsoe, I give to the sd. Abigail 2 Cowes, one yearling Calf; also I give to Abigail, my wife, fower yars of Kersey with 3 dozen Buttons and silke, and all other of my Moveable Goods, during the time that she liveth unmarried. If she marry (again), then my Will is, that such of the Moveables as she can conveniently spare shall be disposed of amonge our Children as shee seeth meete, with the advice of the Overseers. My Will is, to give my son John one workinge steer; alsoe, that Abigail, my wife, shall dispose of my Land, Meadow, Swamp, Howsing and Homelott amonge our Children to every one of them some, as shee shall think fitt with the advice and Consent of the Overseers. I doe make Abigail, my wife, Executrix, and I doe Intreat my friend Edward Stebbinge and my Brother George Grave to assist and to see this my Will performed.
Witness: Edward Stebbing, (Not signed)
George Grave
Court Record, Page 32 - 1st Thursday, 1651: This court confirms Mr. Andrews Recorder.
Listed among those owning land in Hartford before 1653 [Mainwaring I:82]
Witnessed the will of John Hopkins of Hartford, 1 Jan 1648-9 [Mainwaring I:130]11. Inventory Taken; 8 Aug 1659; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 11. £221-14-00
William married Mary Britton 12 on 16 May 1631 in England 1 12. (Mary Britton was born in England 12 and died on 19 Feb 1639/40 in Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 13.)
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Death; 19 Jan 1639/40; Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 13.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Thomas Andrews was born on 4 May 1638 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT and died in 1690-1691 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.
3 M ii. John Andrews 12 was born about 1632 in Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 12 and died on 6 Jun 1690 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 12.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 1 Apr 1659; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 14. Only child mentioned by name in his father's will.
2. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 7 Jan 1672/73; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 15. Received 20s. in the will of his stepmother's second husband, Nathaniel Berding.
3. Inventory Taken; 24 Jun 1690; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 16. £99-09-00
4 F iii. Abigail Andrews 12 17 was born in 1634 in Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 12 and died in May 1653 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 12 18.
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Death; May 1653; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 17.
5 F iv. Elizabeth Andrews 12 was born about 1636 in Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA 12.
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Marriage; 3 May 1654; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 19. Married Edward Grannis of Hartford. Elizabeth was of Farmington.
2. VR - Birth of Child; 31 Mar 1656; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 20. Birth of Joseph Grannis, son of Edward Grannis.
Second Generation (Children)
2. Thomas Andrews (William1) was born on 4 May 1638 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT and died in 1690-1691 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 7 Jan 1672/73; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 21. Received 20s. in the will of his stepmother's second husband, Nathaniel Berding.
2. Probate; 3 Mar 1690/91; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 16. 91 Name: Thomas Andrews Location: Middletown
Invt. œ56-09-06. Taken 3 March, 1690-1, by William Cheeny, Samuel Collins, Daniel Markham. The children: Thomas, John, Samuel, Hannah, Elizabeth, Sarah, & Abigail Andrews.
Court Record, Page 24--5 March, 1690-1: Adms. to the Widow. David Sage & Isaac Johnson to be Overseers.
Page 64--6 December, 1693: The Children request a Settlement of their Father's Estate, the mother having married and moved fro the Jurisdiction of this Court. Thomas Andrews appt. Adms. to pay the Childrens portion as they come of age.
Thomas married Hannah Kirby 22 23 24, daughter of John Kirby and Elizabeth Hinds. (Hannah Kirby was born on 2 Mar 1648/49 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT 24 and died in Oct 1717 in Guilford, New Haven Co., CT.)
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Birth; 2 Mar 1648/49; Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT 24.
2. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 6 Dec 1693; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 16 22 23. "The children request a Settlement of their Father's Estate, the mother having married and moved fro the Jurisdiction of this Court." Named in inventory, 27 Apr 1677, Hannah, wife to Thomas Andrews, 27.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 6 M i. John Andrews 25 26 was born in 1673 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 26 27, died on 6 Aug 1736 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 26 27 and was buried in Old Farm Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27.
7 M ii. Thomas Andrews 28 was born in 1671 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 29.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 3 Mar 1690-1601; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 30. Mentioned first in list of children in father's inventory.
8 M iii. Samuel Andrews 28 was born in 1673 in Connecticut 29 and died on 14 Dec 1758 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT 28.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 3 Mar 1690-1691. Mentioned third in father's inventory.
2. VR - Birth of Child; 28 Sep 1709; East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT 31. Birth of Samuell, son of Samuell Andrewes & Ellenah his wife.
3. VR - Birth of Child; 2 Dec 1710; East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT 31. Birth of Mary, daughter of Samuell Andrewes & Ellenah his wife.
4. VR - Birth of Child; 14 Jan 1711/12; East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT 31. Birth of Richard, son of Samuell Andrewes & Ellenah his wife.
5. VR - Birth of Child; 12 Mar 1712/13; East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT 31. Birth of Ellenah, daughter of Samuell Andrewes & Ellenah his wife.
6. VR - Birth of Child; 18 Jul 1714; East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT 31. Birth of Hannah, daughter of Samuell Andrewes & Ellenah his wife.
7. VR - Birth of Child; 13 Feb 1715/16; East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT 31. Birth of Sarah, daughter of Samuell Andrewes & Ellenah his wife.
9 F iv. Hannah Andrews 28 was born in 1675 29.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 3 Mar 1690-1691; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 30. Mentioned fourth in list of children in father's inventory.
10 F v. Elizabeth Andrews 28 was born in 1677 in Connecticut 29.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 3 Mar 1690/91; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 30. Mentioned fifth in list of children in father's inventory.
11 F vi. Sarah Andrews 30 was born in 1678 in Connecticut 29.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 3 Mar 1690/91; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 30. Mentioned sixth in list of children in father's inventory.
12 F vii. Abigail Andrews 28 was born in 1671 29.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 3 Mar 1690/91; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT. Mentioned seventh in list of children in father's inventory.
13 F viii. Mary Andrews 29 was born in 1670 29.
14 F ix. Rebecca Andrews 29 was born in 1673 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 29.
15 F x. Elizabeth Andrews 29 was born in 1676 in Connecticut 29 and died before 1677 29.
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
6. John Andrews 25 26 (Thomas2, William1) was born in 1673 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 26 27, died on 6 Aug 1736 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 26 27 and was buried in Old Farm Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 3 Mar 1690-1601; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 30. Mentioned second in list of children in father's inventory.
2. Will; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 32. From Mainwaring:
Andrews, John, Middletown. Invt. £1687-07-08. Taken 1st September, 1736, by John Sage, Solomon Adkins and Joseph Rockwell. Will dated 31 July 1736.
I, John Andrews of Middletown, doe make this my last will and testament: I give unto Rachel, my wife, 1-3 part of my real estate to be at her own dispose. I give to my son Thomas Andrews £10, which is his full portion of my estate with what I have already given him. I give to my daughter Abigail Porter £24-13-00 added to what I have already given her, which makes the sum of £60. I give unto my daughter Hannah Johnson £22-11-00. I give to my daughter Sarah Gillum £28-18. I give to my daughter Mary Tryon £28 -- which makes to each the sum of £60. I give to my two sons, Joseph and Benjamin, 2-3 of all my real estate for their present improvement, and 2-3 of all my personal estate also; and the other third of my real estate to them after their mother's decease, equally to be divided between them, accounting £130 which I have alread given to Joseph and £120 which I have already given to Benjamin. And my will is that my son Benjamin shall have the dwelling house that I built for my son Samuel, and half an acre of land adjoining thereto, as part of his portion. I give to my two daughters, Jane and Elizabeth, to each £60. I give to my granddaughters, Lois and Lucia (the daughters of my son Samuel Andrews deceased), to each of them £70. I ordain my two sons, Joseph and Benjamin, executors.
Witness: Thomas Johnson, Jr. John Andrews, L.S.
Samuel Lucas, William Rockwell.
Court Record, Page 50 -- 7 September 1736: Will proven.
Page 59 (Vol XIV) 4 June 1745: Rachel Andrews, widow and relict, moves to this Court that her right of dower in the real estate of sd. decd. may be set out to her according to the last will and testament of the sd. decd. Whereupon this Court appoint William Rockwell, Robert Johnson and Joseph Johnson to set out to the widow her right of dower by bounds and marks, and make return to this Court.3. Inventory Taken; 1 Sep 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 32. £1687-07-08
John married Rachel Smith 25. (Rachel Smith was born about 1676.)
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 33. Received 1/3 of her husband's real estate in his will.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 16 F i. Mary Andrews 34 was born on 5 May 1708 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 25, died on 23 Jan 1778 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27 and was buried in Old Farm Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 25 27.
17 F ii. Abigail Andrews was born about 1700 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT and died in May 1758 in Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36. Named as Abigail Porter in her father's will - bequeathed £60.
18 M iii. Thomas Andrews was born about 1696 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36. Bequeathed £10 and what had been previously granted.
19 M iv. John Andrews was born about 1698 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT and died on 6 Dec 1724.
20 F v. Hannah Andrews was born about 1702 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36. Named as Hannah Johnson in her father's will - bequeathed £60.
21 F vi. Sarah Andrews was born about 1704 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36. Named as Sarah Gillum in her father's will - bequeathed £60.
22 M vii. Joseph Andrews was born on 24 Apr 1710 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36.
23 M viii. Benjamin Andrews was born in Mar 1711/12 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT, died on 8 Oct 1743 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27 and was buried in Old Farm Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36.
2. VR - Birth of Child; 30 Jan 1738/39; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 37. Birth of Damaris Andrews, daughter of Benjamin & Tabitha
3. VR - Death of Child; 14 Mar 1738/39; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 37. Death of Damaris Andrews, daughter of Benjamin & Tabitha
4. VR - Birth of Child; 5 Jun 1740; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 37. Birth of Benjamin Andrews, son of Benjamin & Tabitha
5. VR - Birth of Child; 7 Mar 1741/42; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 37. Birth of Damaris, second of that name, daughter of Benjamin & Tabitha
6. VR - Death of Child; 4 Jun 1742; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 37. Death of Damaris, second of that name, daughter of Benjamin & Tabitha
7. VR - Birth of Child; 5 May 1743; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 37. Birth of John, son of Benjamin & Tabitha
8. Will; 1 Oct 1743; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 38. From Mainwaring:
Andrews, Benjamin, Middletown. Invt. £1998-16-01. Taken 14 Novwember 1743, by Solomon Adkins and Joseph Johnson. Will dated 1st October, 1743.
I, Benjamin Andrews of Middletown, in the County of Hartford, do make this my last will and Testament: I give Tabitha, my wife, the use of all and every part of my estate, both real and personal, until my children arrive to the lawful age (only reserving to my aged mother the use of 1/3 part of my dwelling house); and when my two children shall come to lawfull age, my will is that my wife shall have 1/3 part of my personal estate to be at her dispose, and the use of 1/3 part of my real estate during her natural life; and the other 2/3 to be equally divided between my two children (being sons) when they shall come to lawfull age; and the third part of my real estae to be equally divided between them at the decease of their mother. And my will is that my executors fter named particularly perform my obligation to my mother by a lease in the keeping of William Rockwell. And further, my will is, concerning the payment of my just debts, that my executors, whome I do hereby fully impower to do the dame, do sell and give legal conveyance of so much of the southern part of my farm as to pay my debts due to the Governor and Company of this Colony, and that all my other debts to be paid out of my personal estate. And I appoint my wife Tabitha and my friend William Rockwell executors.
Witness: William Harris Benjamin Andrews, LS.
Seth Wetmore, Henry Hedges.
Court Record, page 32 -- 16 November 1743: Will proven.9. Inventory Taken; 14 Nov 1743; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 38. £1998-16-01
24 F ix. Rachel Andrews was born on 3 Sep 1713 in Middlesex Co., MA, died on 1 Oct 1731 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27 and was buried in Old Farm Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27.
25 F x. Phebe Andrews was born on 13 Dec 1715 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT, died on 1 Oct 1733 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27 and was buried in Old Farm Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27.
26 F xi. Jane Andrews was born on 12 Jun 1718 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT and died on 20 Mar 1806.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36. Bequeathed £60 in her father's will.
27 F xii. Elizabeth Andrews was born on 14 Jun 1720 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36. Bequeathed £60 in her father's will.
28 M xiii. Samuel Andrews 36, died before 31 Jul 1736 36.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36. Described as deceased in his father's will. Daughters Lois & Lucia received bequests of £70 each.
Fourth Generation (Great Grandchildren)
16. Mary Andrews 34 (John6, Thomas2, William1) was born on 5 May 1708 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 25, died on 23 Jan 1778 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 27 and was buried in Old Farm Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 25 27.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 31 Jul 1736; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 36. Named as Mary Tryon in her father's will - bequeathed £60.
Mary married Thomas Tryon 25 39, son of Abel Tryon and Abiah Birdsey, on 20 Dec 1723 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 35. (Thomas Tryon was born on 7 May 1708 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 25 39, baptized on 9 May 1708 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 25, died on 24 Jul 1804 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 25 and was buried on 25 Jul 1804 in Old Farm Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 25.)
Children from this marriage were:
29 F i. Mary Tryon 40 was born on 24 Nov 1735 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 34.
Mary married Ruben Clark 42 43, son of Pealtiah Clark and Anna Sutliff, on 14 Nov 1754 41. (Ruben Clark was born on 26 Nov 1735 in Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT 44 and died in Western New York State 40.)
Documented events in his life were:
1. Revolutionary War Service; 1777-1780; Sheffield, Berkshire, MA 45. Clark, Reuben. Private, Capt. Enoch Noble's co., Col. John Ashley's (Berkshire Co.) regt.; enlisted Aug. 1, 1777; discharged Aug. 20, 1777; service, 20 days; marched to Bennington by order of Brig. Gen. Fellows and Committee of Safety on the request of Gen. Stark; roll certified at Sheffield; also, Capt. Samuel Warner's co., Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co.) regt.; enlisted July 18, 1780; discharged Oct. 23, 1780; service, 3 mos. 13 days; enlistment, 3 months
2. VR - Birth; 26 Nov 1735; Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT 46. Birth appears to have been recorded, along with those of other children, after the death of their mother, Anna Sutliff Clark.
30 M ii. Abel Tryon 47 was born on 5 Oct 1734 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47 and died on 31 Mar 1791 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47.
31 F iii. Phebe Tryon 47 was born on 9 Apr 1737 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47 and was baptized on 17 Apr 1737 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47.
32 F iv. Abiah Tryon 47 was born on 30 Sep 1738 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47 and died on 8 Oct 1738 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47.
33 F v. Ruth Tryon 47 was born on 7 May 1740 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47, was baptized on 11 May 1740 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47 and died in 1776 in New Jersey 47.
34 M vi. Thomas Tryon 47 was born on 4 Nov 1741 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47.
35 F vii. Jemima Tryon 47 was born on 9 Dec 1743 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47 and died on 10 May 1821 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47.
36 F viii. Rachel Tryon 47 was born on 25 Sep 1745 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47 and was baptized on 29 Sep 1745 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47.
37 F ix. Sarah Tryon 47 was born on 1 Jun 1747 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47 and was baptized on 7 Jun 1747 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47.
38 M x. John Tryon 47 was born on 25 Jun 1749 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47, was baptized on 2 Jul 1749 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 47 and died in Sep 1815 in Berlin, Hartford Co., CT 47.