1. Deacon George Graves 1 was born about 1600 in England, died in Sep 1673 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 1 and was buried on 27 Sep 1673. Documented events in his life were:
1. Emigrant Ancestor; 1636; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.
2. Testimony in Court; 5 Mar 1644/45; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 2. Andrewe Bacon & George Graues testifie in Court, that they being wth Tho: Crumpe when he was sicke, not long before his death, askeing him how he would dispose of his Estate he said, his debts being paid he desiered his Master would do wth yt as he pleased.
3. Jury Duty; 30 Jun 1646; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 3.
4. Jury Duty; 6 Sep 1649; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 4.
5. Jury Duty; 15 May 1650; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 5.
6. Jury Duty; 1 Jun 1651; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 6.
7. Jury Duty; 24 Jun 1651; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 7.
8. Jury Duty; 2 Jun 1653; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 8.
9. Town Service; 10 Mar 1653/54; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 9. Assigned one day of work as his share of erecting the meadow fence.
10. Jury Duty; 7 Jun 1655; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 10.
11. Jury Duty; 4 Jun 1657; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 11.
12. Jury Duty; 1 Dec 1659; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 12.
13. Jury Duty; 6 Sep 1660; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 13.
14. Jury Duty; 6 Jun 1662; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 14.
15. Will; 17 Sep 1673; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 15. I, George Grave of Hartford, upon the River of Conecticutt, weaver, doe in this my Last Will & Testament give unto Sarah my wife all my houseing & Barne, orchards, Home Lott, Meadow Land, Swamp Land & upland, & whatever is in my house, for her to make use of during the time of her Life, and after her decease to be disposed of as followeth: I doe also hereby give unto my sonn John Grave one parcell of meadow Land Lying in the south meadow between Mr. Richards Land & Mr. Whitings Land, which peice of Land is by estimation allmost Three Acres. I doe also hereby give unto my son John Grave one parcell of Swamp Land Lying by the Land called the forty Acres, in the south meadow, Between Mr. Goodwins Land and Tho: Catlins Land, which parcell of Land is by estimation Two Acres & a halfe, both which parcells of Land are for him to injoy forever after the death of my wife. I doe also hereby give unto my sonn-in-law Jonathan Deming my Two Cowes, for him to injoy after my decease. I dow also give unto my daughter Mary Dow the sume of Tenn pounds, to be paid to her forty shillings in every yeare until the Ten pounds be discharged, next after my decease. I doe also hereby give unto my daughter Mary Dowe my great Brass pott & pott hooks, & also one feather Bed & Feather Bowlster, & one green Blankett, & one Pillow & two pillow beirs, for her to injoy after my wive's decease. I doe allso hereby give unto my granddaughter Priscilla Markham my least brass pott & pott hooks, & my Iron Kettle, & two of my best platters, a bigger & a lesser. I doe allso hereby give unto priscilla Marcum one Flock bed & one Bowlster, for her to Injoy after the death of my wife. I dow allso hereby give unto my sonn George Grave my house, Barne & Home Lott, orchards & all other of my Lands both meadow, Swamp & upland, Except what is before given away, to him during the time of his life & to his heirs forever, for him to possess after the death of my wife. I doe allso hereby give unto my sonn George Grave (my debts & the Legacies being payd) my Cattell, my household stuffe & what ever els is mine or due to me from any one, for him to possess & injoy forever, after the death of my wife. My will also is that all my Land shall pay their rates, according to their proportion, to the Maintenance of the Ministree at the new meeting house. My will and desire is that my sonn George Grave should take my Estate into his hands & custodie, & the care of my wife, his mother-in-law, & see that shee bee Comfortably provided for during the time of her life, she now not being in a fitt capacittie to help her selfe in this way. Also, if more than ordinary charges should arise by reason of any Long sickness that should attend her, that then the whole estate should share in the Charge that ariseth. Allso my will is that all the Lining that shall remayn after my wifes decease, which is not given before, shall be equally divided between my son George's wife & my daughter Dowe. I doe also hereby make my two sons George Grave & John Grave my Executors of this my last will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand. George married Sarah Unknown (Graves) 15. (Sarah Unknown (Graves) was born in England.)
Documented events in her life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 17 Sep 1673; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 15. Use of all husband's estate during her lifetime.
Children from this marriage were:
Documented events in his life were:
1. VR - Marriage; 2 Apr 1651; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 17. Married Elizebeth Ventres.
2. Jury Duty; 7 Jun 1655; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 10.
3. Fine; Bet 5 Jun 1656 And 1 Oct 1656; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 18. George Graves, John Colt, John Adamas, Will Morton are fyned 5s a peece for playing att Cards and yt at a vnseasonable time of the night
4. Town Office; Oct 1657; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 19. Elected as Deputy to the General Court.
5. Town Office; May 1658; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 19. Elected as Deputy to the General Court.
6. Medical; 30 Jul 1658; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 20. Treated by John Winthrop Jr.: Graves, George, 6 y [most likely George's son]
7. Town Office; Oct 1658; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 19. Elected as Deputy to the General Court.
8. Medical; 1 Apr 1659; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 21. Treated by John Winthrop Jr: Graves, George 6 years son of George
9. Deed; 24 Jan 1672/73; Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT 22. Was one of the inhabitants of Middletown who signed for the town on the Indian Deed. Other signatories: Joseph Nash, Thomas Edwards, Robert Sanford, Nessehegen, Wannoae, Tarramuggus, Puccancun, Sachamas' mother, Sepunnamoe, Joan, alias Weekpissick, Mamachize, Wesumpsha, Mamphahch, Spunno, Sachamas, & Tacumhuit [All the Indians signed with their marks.]
10. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 17 Sep 1673; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 15. Received legacy in father's will.
Documented events in her life were:
1. Medical; 20 Mar 1657/58; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 23. Treated by John Winthrop Jr: Graves, Mary, daughter of George
2. VR - Marriage; 12 Dec 1665; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 24 25. Married Samuel Dowe.
3. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 17 Sep 1673; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 15. Named as Mary Dowe in her father's will.
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 17 Sep 1673; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 15. Legacy in father's will.
John married Elizabeth Cruttenden 26, daughter of Abraham Cruttenden and Mary Hickson, on 26 Nov 1657 in Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 1. (Elizabeth Cruttenden was born about 1639.)
Children from this marriage were:
Hannah married Nathaniel Stone 27 28, son of Nathaniel Stone and Mary Bartlett, on 6 Jan 1708/09. (Nathaniel Stone was born on 7 Oct 1678 in Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 28 and died on 6 Aug 1752 28.)
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Marriage; 14 Jun 1694; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT. Married Ebenezer Benten.
2. VR - Birth of Child; 1 Jun 1695; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Daniel, s. of Ebenezer & Abigal Benton
3. VR - Birth of Child; 22 Jun 1697; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Elizabeth, dau. of Ebenezer & Abigal Benton.
4. VR - Birth of Child; 12 Jun 1700; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Ebenezer, son of Ebenezer & Abigal Benton.
5. VR - Birth of Child; 29 Dec 1702; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Abigail, dau. of Ebenezer & Abigail Benton.
6. VR - Birth of Child; 25 Jul 1705; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Caleb, son of Ebenezer & Abigail Benton.
Documented events in his life were:
1. VR - Marriage; 25 Nov 1709; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Married Elezebeth Barne
Documented events in his life were:
1. VR - Birth of Child; 14 Apr 1699; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Sarah to John & Elezabeth Grave.
2. VR - Birth of Child; 31 Jan 1700/01; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of David to John & Elezabeth Grave.
3. VR - Birth of Child; 4 Jan 1702/03; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Elezabeth to John & Elezabeth Grave.
4. VR - Birth of Child; 15 Jul 1705; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Ebenezor to John & Elezabeth Grave.
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Marriage; 17 Jan 1691/92; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Married Thomas Robyson.
2. VR - Birth of Child; 6 Oct 1687; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Sarah, dau of Thomas & Sarah Robison.
3. VR - Birth of Child; 24 Mar 1690/91; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Mary, dau. of Thomas & Sarah Robison.
4. VR - Birth of Child; 19 Apr 1695; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Samuell, son of Thomas & Sarah Robison.
5. VR - Birth of Child; 3 May 1698; Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 29. Birth of Jonathan, son of Thomas & Sarah Robison.
Witness: John Richards George Grave, Sen.
Steven Hopkins
Court Record, page 134, 25 Nov. 1673, Will proven.
+ 2 M i. John Graves 15 16 was born about 1633 in England 15 and died on 31 Dec 1695 in Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 15 16.
3 M ii. George Graves 15 was born about 1631 15 and died on 3 Dec 1692 15.
4 F iii. Sarah Graves 15, died in Jun 1668 15.
5 F iv. Mary Graves 15, died in Sep 1673 15.
6 F v. Priscilla Graves 15, died about 1668.
2. John Graves 15 16 (Deacon George1) was born about 1633 in England 15 and died on 31 Dec 1695 in Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 15 16.
7 F i. Hannah Graves 16 27 was born on 12 Jan 1679/80 15 16 and died on 21 Mar 1757 15 16.
8 F ii. Abigail Graves 15 16 was born on 6 Mar 1669/70 15 16 and died on 10 Apr 1753 15.
9 M iii. Joseph Graves 15 16 was born on 27 Aug 1672 15 16 and died in 1714 15 16.
10 M iv. Daniel Graves 15 16 was born on 17 Sep 1675 15 16 and died on 8 Nov 1675 15 16.
11 M v. Nathaniel Graves 16 was born on 27 Jan 1677/78 16 and died in Jan 1726/27 16.
12 M vi. John Graves 15 16 was born on 27 Feb 1658/59 15 16 and died on 1 Dec 1726 15 16.
13 F vii. Sarah Graves 15 16 was born on 14 Mar 1667/68 15 16 and died on 10 Sep 1715 15 16.
14 F viii. Elizabeth Graves was born on 11 Apr 1661 in Guilford, New Haven Co., CT and died before 16 Sep 1665 1.
15 F ix. Elizabeth Graves was born on 16 Sep 1665 in Guilford, New Haven Co., CT and died on 28 May 1687 in Guilford, New Haven Co., CT 1.
1. R.D. Smyth & Bernard C. Steiner, George Grave, or Graves, and His Descendants, (New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Vol 56, July 1902, p 260-264).
2. Records of The Particular Court of Connecticut, 1639-1663, (Hartford, 1928). p 32.
3. ibid. p 41.
4. ibid. p 69.
5. ibid. p 82.
6. ibid. p 101.
7. ibid. p 237.
8. ibid. p 118.
9. Henry Whittemore, History of Middlesex Co., CT, (J.B. Beers & Co., 1884.) p 66.
10. Records of The Particular Court of Connecticut, 1639-1663, (Hartford, 1928). p 143.
11. ibid. p 178.
12. ibid. p 202.
13. ibid. p 217.
14. ibid. p 248.
15. Deacon George Graves, (http://www.gravesfa.org/gen065.htm).
16. Alvan Talcott, Families of Early Guilford, Connecticut, (1984). p 507-508.
17. Albert C. Bates, Hartford, Connecticut, Land Records,1639-1688; Births, Marriages and Deaths: 1644-1730. p 608.
18. Records of The Particular Court of Connecticut, 1639-1663, (Hartford, 1928). p 169.
19. David D. Field, D.D, Centennial Address with Historical Sketches of Cromwell, Portland, Chaddam, Middle-Haddam, Middletown & its Parishes, (Middletown, 1853). p 294.
20. John Winthrop, Jr., Winthrop Medical Journal, (Transcribed from microfilms of the original by Pam; on line at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pamw/Winthrop.htm [9 Nov 2000]). p 389.
21. ibid. p 154.
22. David D. Field, D.D, Centennial Address with Historical Sketches of Cromwell, Portland, Chaddam, Middle-Haddam, Middletown & its Parishes, (Middletown, 1853). p 139.
23. John Winthrop, Jr., Winthrop Medical Journal, (Transcribed from microfilms of the original by Pam; on line at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pamw/Winthrop.htm [9 Nov 2000]). p 96.
24. Albert C. Bates, Hartford, Connecticut, Land Records,1639-1688; Births, Marriages and Deaths: 1644-1730. p 609.
25. Lucius M. Boltwood, Births, Marriages & Deaths in Hartfort, CT, (New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Vol 12, April 1858, p 173 & subsequent). Vol 13, p 142.
26. Alvan Talcott, Families of Early Guilford, Connecticut, (1984). p 260.
27. Herbert Arkin, (arkin@sundial.net).
28. Descendants of Samuel Stone, (Vicki Ann Tilton, 1225 Martha Custis Drive, Apt. 1219, Alexandria, VA 22302, 703/998-6716, asuwish@tidalwave.net).
29. Guilford, Connecticut, Vital Records, Vol. 1, (Connecticut Nutmegger).