Descendants of Richard Raymond
First Generation
1. Richard Raymond 1, son of George Raymond and Jane Unknown (Raymond), was born about 1602 in Essex, ENG and died in 1692 in Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT 2. 
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 29 Feb 1675; Lyme, New London, CT 3. Received 2000 acres of land in the will of Joshua Uncas, Sacham.
2. Oath of Freemanship/Allegiance; 14 May 1634; Boston, Suffolk Co., MA 4.
3. Emigrant Ancestor; 1634; Salem, Essex Co., MA.
4. Residence; 1634; Salem, Essex Co., MA 5.
5. Jury Duty; Bet 27 Jun 1636 And 25 Feb 1641; Essex Co., MA 6. Essex jury, 27 June 1636, 27 December 1636, 27 June 1637, 26 June 1638 [EQC 1:3, 4, 6, 8]. Petit jury, 25 February 1641 [EQC 1:33].
6. Church Membership; 1636; Salem, Essex Co., MA 5 7. Among those who joined the Salem church before December 1636 [SChR 5], and presumably before 14 May 1634 based on date of freemanship.
7. Town Office; 1636; Salem, Essex Co., MA 8. Salem fenceviewer, 1636 [STR 1:40]
8. Lands Recorded - Granted; 1636; Salem, Essex Co., MA 8. In the Salem land grant of 1636, "Ricd Raymt" received one hundred eighty acres in the freemen's lands (or perhaps sixty acres) [STR 1:19, 27].
9. Lands Recorded - Granted; 16 Jan 1636/37; Salem, Essex Co., MA 8. "Mr. Raym[en]t" was one of eight men who on 16 January 1636/7 each received half an acre of land at Winter Harbor "for fishing trade, & to build upon" [STR 1:33].
10. Town Office; 1637; Salem, Essex Co., MA 8. Rater, 1637 [STR 1:57]
11. Lands Recorded - Granted; 25 Dec 1637; Salem, Essex Co., MA 8. "Rich[ard] Raymond" received one acre in the 25 December 1637 division of marsh and meadow, with a household of six [STR 1:102].
12. Lawsuit; 2 Jan 1650/51; Essex Co., MA 9. On 2 January 1650/1 Richard Rayment sued James Fogg for neglect of work [EQC 1:205]
13. Lands Recorded - Granted; 4 Jan 1654/55; Salem, Essex Co., MA 8. On 4 January 1654/5 he was granted one hundred acres of upland and ten acres of meadow in Wenham bounds upon Pleasant Pond and the great swamp and ten acres of meadow in the great meadow; "this was a former grant omitted to be entered" [STR 1:181]. He had two cows in the town herd in 1657 [STR 1:207].
14. Financial Transactions; 27 Aug 1660; Salem, Essex Co., MA 10. On 27 August 1660 "Richard Rayment of Salem, mariner," sold to Walter Price one-quarter of the ketch Hopewell of Salem, now at anchor in Boston harbor, for a year and a day [ELR 2:3]
15. Forfited Bond; 6 Mar 1661/62; Hartford, Hartford Co., CT 11. On 6 March 1661/2, Richard Raymont "being called and not appearing hath forfeited his bond of ś10 to the country" [RPCC 245].
16. Lawsuit; 13 May 1662; Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT 11. On 13 May 1662 Humphrey Clay sued him for "slander for charging his wife with theft to the damage of ś50"; Rayment was found guilty and fined ś5 and costs [RPCC 246-47].
17. Lands Recorded - Sold; 10 Aug 1662; Salem, Essex Co., MA 10. On 10 August 1662 "Richard Rayment of Salem, mariner," sold to John Gardner of Salem two and a quarter acres of salt marsh; signed by "Richard Rayment" and "Judeth Rayment" [ELR 2:48].
18. Lands Recorded - Sold; 13 Oct 1662; Salem, Essex Co., MA 10. On 13 October 1662 "Mr. Edmund Batten & Judeth Raymond attorneys of Richard Raymond late of Salem, mariner," sold to Oliver Mannering of Salem, mariner, a dwelling house in Salem with about three-quarters of an acre of land and ten acres in the South Field [ELR 2:127].
19. Lands Recorded - Purchased; 27 Oct 1662; Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT 12. On 27 October 1662 Ralph Keeler of Norwalk sold to "Richard Raimond" of Salem his homelot, dwelling house and four acres adjoining [Norwalk TR 1:64-65]. As a consequence of this purchase Richard Raymond was granted several parcels of land by the Norwalk proprietors, even though he very soon moved to Saybrook [Norwalk TR 1:193-95].
20. Lands Recorded - Purchased; 16 Nov 1663; Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT 13. On 16 November 1663 Richard Raymond bought of John Olmsted two acres of meadow, four acres of meadow, one hundred pound right in the Ox Pasture and one hundred pound right in the town commons [Saybrook TR 1:90]. On 21 May 1677 Richard Raymond sold to John Nicholson three and a quarter acres of meadow [Saybrook TR 1:91].
21. Town Office; 13 Feb 1664/65; Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT 14. “Articles of Agreement betwixt Saybrook -- Lyme, 13 Feb 1665 … The inhabitants on the east side of the River.. 2. They declare that they will pay all arrears of rates past and all rates due by the first of May next ensuing that belong unto the town and ministry to be brought in unto the townsmen in the town, to wit: Richard Raymond & Abraham Post.”
22. Lawsuit; 24 Jun 1668; Essex Co., MA 9. Robert Spurrell sued Richard Rayment and had a writ served on him 24 June 1668 for withholding his share of fish and wages due him upon a fall voyage about eighteen years since [EQC 4:43]
23. Lands Recorded - Gifted; 25 Jun 1668; Salem, Essex Co., MA 10. On 25 June 1668 "Richard Rayment late of Salem now of Saybrooke at Coneticotts river's mouth," deeded to "son-in-law Oliver Mannering" two acres in the South Field at Salem [ELR 3:44].
24. Lands Recorded - Gifted; 7 Apr 1685; Salem, Essex Co., MA 10. On 7 April 1685 "Richard Raymond of Seabrooke" bequeathed to "my well beloved son-in-law Humphry Coomb which was and is married unto my daughter Barshua Raymond alias Cooms" one-quarter of an acre in Salem and five hundred acres (one-quarter of the thousand acres he had from Joshua Indian) [ELR 14:159].
25. Lands Recorded - Gifted; 2 Jan 1690/91; Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT 13. On 2 January 1690[/1] Richard Raymond of Saybrook deeded to "my son Daniel Raymond of Saybrook" several parcels of land [Saybrook TR 164, 230].
Richard married Judith Williams 1 16 about 1635 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 15. (Judith Williams was born about 1610 17 and died in 1692 in Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT.)
Documented events in her life were:
1. Church Membership; 1636; Salem, Essex Co., MA 5.
Documented events in their marriage were:
1. CR - Baptism of Child; 11 Jul 1637; Salem, Essex Co., MA 18. Bathsuah / Bathsheba
2. CR - Baptism of Child; 3 Mar 1638/39; Salem, Essex Co., MA 18. Joshua
3. CR - Baptism of Child; 3 Jan 1640/41; Salem, Essex Co., MA 18. Lemuel
4. CR - Baptism of Child; 12 Feb 1642/43; Salem, Essex Co., MA 18. Hannah
5. CR - Baptism of Child; 15 Jul 1645; Salem, Essex Co., MA 18. Samuel
6. CR - Baptism of Child; 2 Jan 1647/48; Salem, Essex Co., MA 18. Richard
7. CR - Baptism of Child; 28 Apr 1650; Salem, Essex Co., MA 18. Elizabeth
8. CR - Baptism of Child; 17 Apr 1653; Salem, Essex Co., MA 18. Daniel
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Joshua Raymond 19 20 was born before 3 Jan 1638/39 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 17, was baptized on 3 Jan 1638/39 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 20 and died on 24 Apr 1676 in New London, New London Co., CT.
3 M ii. John Raymond 19 was born about 1635 19 and died on 25 Dec 1694 in Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT.
4 F iii. Bathsheba Raymond 20 was baptized on 11 Jul 1637 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 20.
Documented events in her life were:
1. CR - Baptism; 11 Jul 1637; Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 20.
2. VR - Marriage; 29 Jul 1659; Salem, Essex Co., MA 25. Rayment, Bathsheaba & Humbphyr Coomes, 29 :5 m : 1659 [CT R]
5 M iv. Lemuel Raymond 19 20 was baptized on 3 Jan 1639/40 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 20.
Documented events in his life were:
1. CR - Baptism; 3 Jan 1640/41; Salem, Essex Co., MA 26.
6 F v. Hannah Raymond 1 19 was baptized on 12 Feb 1642/43 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 and died on 18 Dec 1717 in New London, New London Co., CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. CR - Baptism; 12 Feb 1642/43; Salem, Essex Co., MA 27.
7 M vi. Samuel Raymond 19 20 was baptized on 15 Jul 1645 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 20.
Documented events in his life were:
Samuel married Mary Smith 1, daughter of Rev. Nehemiah Smith and Ann Bourne. (Mary Smith was born in Connecticut 16 and died in May 1705 in New London, New London Co., CT 16.)
8 M vii. Richard Raymond Jr. 19 20 was baptized on 2 Jan 1647/48 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 20 and died about 1680.
Documented events in his life were:
9 F viii. Elizabeth Raymond 19 20 was baptized on 28 Apr 1650 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 20.
Documented events in her life were:
10 M ix. Daniel Raymond 19 20 was baptized on 17 Apr 1653 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 20 and died before Apr 1695 in Lyme, New London, CT.
Documented events in his life were:
1. CR - Baptism; 17 Apr 1653; Salem, Essex Co., MA 31.
2. VR - Marriage; 15 Apr 1684; Lyme, New London, CT 32. Married Rebecca Sage.
Second Generation (Children)
2. Joshua Raymond 19 20 (Richard1) was born before 3 Jan 1638/39 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 17, was baptized on 3 Jan 1638/39 in Salem, Essex Co., MA 19 20 and died on 24 Apr 1676 in New London, New London Co., CT.
Documented events in his life were:
1. CR - Baptism; 3 Mar 1638/39; Salem, Essex Co., MA 20 33.
2. VR - Death; 24 Ap 1676; New London, New London Co., CT 24. Joshua Raymond departed this life 24- April, 1676.
Joshua married Elizabeth Smith 1 21, daughter of Rev. Nehemiah Smith and Ann Bourne, on 10 Dec 1659 in New London, New London Co., CT 1 21 22 23 24. (Elizabeth Smith was born on 22 Feb 1640/41 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, baptized on 22 Feb 1640/41 and died on 1 May 1712 in New London, New London Co., CT.)
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Death of Spouse; 24 Apr 1676; New London, New London Co., CT 34. Joshua Raymond departed this life the 24th of April 1676
2. VR - Death of Child; 15 Aug 1677; New London, New London Co., CT 35. Mayhitabell Raymond the daughter of Joseph (Joshua?) & Elizabeth Raymond departed this life the 15th of August.1677
3. VR - Marriage; 26 Jan 1680/81; New London, New London Co., CT 36. George Dennis of Long Island was marryed unto Elizabeth the widow of Josiah Raymond ye 26th January- 1680/1.
Documented events in their marriage were:
1. VR - Marriage; 10 Dec 1659; New London, New London Co., CT 22 23. Joshua Raymond the son of Richard Raymond of Salem was marryed unto Elizabeth ye daughter of Nehemiah Smith - the 10th of December.
2. VR - Birth of Child; 18 Sep 1660; New London, New London Co., CT 23. Joshua Raymond son of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond - born the 18th of September 1660
3. VR - Birth of Child; 24 May 1662; New London, New London Co., CT 37. Elizabeth Raymond, dau. Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond was born ye 24th of May 1662
4. VR - Birth of Child; 12 May 1664; New London, New London Co., CT 37. Ann Raymond ye daughter of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond was born ye 12th of May 1664
5. VR - Birth of Child; 8 Aug 1668; New London, New London Co., CT 38. Hannah - dau. Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond born 8th August 1668
6. VR - Birth of Child; 7 Apr 1670; New London, New London Co., CT 39. Richard Raymond, son of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond born ye 7th of April 1670
7. VR - Death of Child; 1 Sep 1670; New London, New London Co., CT 39. Richard Raymond son of Joseph 3 & Elizabeth - dyed the first of September 1670
8. VR - Birth of Child; 20 Jan 1673/74; New London, New London Co., CT 40. Experience Raymond ye daughter of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond born ye 20th of January 1673
9. VR - Birth of Child; 12 Mar 1771; New London, New London Co., CT 41. Mary Raymond daughter of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond, born ye 12th of March, 1771
10. VR - Birth of Child; 9 Dec 1675; New London, New London Co., CT 24. Mehitable Raymond - daughter Joseph & Elizabeth Raymond born ye 9th of Dec 1675
Children from this marriage were:
+ 11 M i. Joshua Raymond 1 was born on 18 Sep 1660 in New London, New London Co., CT 1 21 and died after 21 Jul 1704 in New Shoreham, RI 1.
12 F ii. Elizabeth Raymond 1 21 was born on 24 May 1662 in New London, New London Co., CT 21.
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Birth; 24 May 1662; New London, New London Co., CT 37. Elizabeth Raymond, dau. Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond was born ye 24th of May 1662
2. VR - Birth of Child; 3 Jan 1709/10; New London, New London Co., CT 43. Joseph son David & Elizabeth Richards born January 3- 1709
3. VR - Marriage; 14 Dec 1698; New London, New London Co., CT 22 44. Married David Richards
4. VR - Birth of Child; 28 Apr 1700; New London, New London Co., CT 45. Elizabeth Richards daughter David & Elizabeth Richards born April 28, 1700
5. VR - Birth of Child; 29 Dec 1703; New London, New London Co., CT 46. David Richards son David & Elizabeth Richards born December ye 29- 1703.
6. VR - Birth of Child; 27 Aug 1707; New London, New London Co., CT 47. Sarah Richards - daughter David & Elizabeth Richards born - August 27- 1707
13 F iii. Ann Smith Raymond 1 21 was born on 12 May 1664 in New London, New London Co., CT 21 and died in 1705 in Norwich, New London Co., CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Birth; 12 May 1664; New London, New London Co., CT 37. Ann Raymond ye daughter of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond was born ye 12th of May 1664
2. VR - Birth of Child; 32 Nov 1682; Norwich, New London Co., CT 48. Birth of Joshuah, son of Thomas & Ann Bradford.
14 F iv. Martha Raymond 1 was born about 1666 in New London, New London Co., CT and died in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.
15 F v. Hannah Raymond 1 21 was born on 8 Aug 1668 in New London, New London Co., CT and died on 28 Jan 1741/42 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Birth; 8 Aug 1668; New London, New London Co., CT 38. Hannah - dau. Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond born 8th August 1668
2. VR - Marriage; 13 Mar 1692/93; Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT 49. Wethersfield March 13- This may certify whome it may concerne that Mr. Thomas Avery & Mrs. Hannah Bulkley both of New London in their Majesties Colony of Conn. in New England married at Wethersfield afor'sd on the said day of the date of these presents. By or before me- John Chester Justice of Peace.
True Copy.
16 M vi. Richard Raymond 1 was born on 7 Apr 1670 in New London, New London Co., CT and died on 1 Sep 1670 in New London, New London Co., CT.
Documented events in his life were:
1. VR - Birth; 7 Apr 1670; New London, New London Co., CT 39. Richard Raymond, son of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond born ye 7th of April 1670
2. VR - Death; 1 Sep 1670; New London, New London Co., CT 39. Richard Raymond son of Joseph 3 & Elizabeth - dyed the first of September 1670
17 F vii. Mary Raymond 1 was born on 12 Mar 1670/71 in New London, New London Co., CT and died on 8 Apr 1711 in Woodstock, Windham Co., CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Birth; 12 Mar 1771; New London, New London Co., CT 41. Mary Raymond daughter of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond born ye 12th of March 1771
18 F viii. Experience Raymond 1 21 was born on 20 Jan 1673/74 in New London, New London Co., CT 21 and died on 26 Jun 1689 in New London, New London Co., CT 21.
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Birth; 20 Jan 1673/74; New London, New London Co., CT 40. Experience Raymond ye daughter of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond born ye 20th of January 1673
2. VR - Death; 26 Jun 1689; New London, New London Co., CT 50. 1689 Deaths: June 26- Experience, dau. Joshua Raymond - 16 yrs.
19 F ix. Mehitable Raymond 1 21 was born on 19 Dec 1675 in New London, New London Co., CT and died on 15 Aug 1677 in New London, New London Co., CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. VR - Birth; 9 Dec 1675; New London, New London Co., CT 24. Mehitable Raymond - daughter Joseph & Elizabeth Raymond born ye 9th of Dec 1675
2. VR - Death; 15 Aug 1677; New London, New London Co., CT 35. Mayhitabell Raymond the daughter of Joseph (Joshua?) & Elizabeth Raymond departed this life the 15th of August.1677
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
11. Joshua Raymond 1 (Joshua2, Richard1) was born on 18 Sep 1660 in New London, New London Co., CT 1 21 and died after 21 Jul 1704 in New Shoreham, RI 1.
Documented events in his life were:
1. VR - Birth; 18 Sep 1660; New London, New London Co., CT 23. Joshua Raymond son of Joshua & Elizabeth Raymond - born the 18th of September 1660
Joshua married Mercy Sands 1, daughter of James Sands and Sarah Walker, on 29 Aug 1683 in New London, New London Co., CT 1 22 42. (Mercy Sands was born in 1665 in Block Island, Newport Co., RI 1 and died on 3 May 1741 in East Lyme, New London Co., CT 1.)
Documented events in their marriage were:
1. VR - Marriage; 29 Aug 1683; New London, New London Co., CT 22 42. Joshua Raymond sonn of Joshua Raymond of New London was marryed unto Mary Sands the daughter of James Sands of Block Island the 29th day of April 1683
Children from this marriage were:
+ 20 M i. Sands Raymond 51 was born on 16 Feb 1683/84 in New Shoreham, RI 1, was baptized on 27 Oct 1695 in New London, New London Co., CT 52 and died after 1733 1.
21 F ii. Elizabeth Raymond 1 51 was born on 18 Nov 1687 in New Shoreham, RI and died in 1766 in Lyme, New London, CT.
Documented events in her life were:
1. CR - Baptism; 18 Oct 1696; New London, New London Co., CT 53. 18 Oct Mr. Joshua RAYMOND's child, Elizabeth, baptised by Gurdon Saltonstall
22 F iii. Mary Raymond 1 51 was born on 21 Jul 1690 in New Shoreham, RI.
Documented events in her life were:
1. CR - Baptism; 18 Oct 1696; New London, New London Co., CT 53. 18 Oct Mr. Joshua RAYMOND's child, Mary, baptised by Gurdon Saltonstall
23 M iv. Caleb Raymond 1 51 was born on 16 Jun 1693 in New Shoreham, RI.
24 F v. Ann Raymond 51 was born about 1694 in New Shoreham, RI and died on 16 Nov 1773.
25 F vi. Mercy Raymond 1 was born about 1695 in New Shoreham, RI.
26 M vii. Joshua Raymond 1 was born on 20 Jan 1696/97 in Rhode Island and died on 12 Nov 1763 in Montville, New London Co., CT.
Documented events in his life were:
1. VR - Marriage; 23 Nov 1730; New London, New London Co., CT 54. Married Sarah Lynde.
Fourth Generation (Great Grandchildren)
20. Sands Raymond 51 (Joshua11, Joshua2, Richard1) was born on 16 Feb 1683/84 in New Shoreham, RI 1, was baptized on 27 Oct 1695 in New London, New London Co., CT 52 and died after 1733 1.
Documented events in his life were:
1. CR - Baptism; 27 Oct 1695; New London, New London Co., CT 53. Mr. Joshua RAYMOND's son Sands, baptised by Gurdon Saltonstall
Sands married Elizabeth Unknown (Raymond).
Children from this marriage were:
27 F i. Elizabeth Raymond 55 56 was born about 1720 in New London, New London Co., CT.
Elizabeth married James Greenfield 57, son of Archibald Greenfield and Hannah Starr, on 25 Jan 1740/41 in New London, New London Co., CT 22. (James Greenfield was born in 1715 in Newport, Newport Co., RI 57, baptized on 5 Nov 1738 in First Church, New London, CT and died after 1 Nov 1767 57.)
Documented events in his life were:
1. Mention in Will, Inv. or Prob.; 1 Nov 1767; Salem, Essex Co., MA 57 58. Received half of residue of his father's estate.
Documented events in their marriage were:
1. VR - Marriage; 25 Jan 1740/41; New London, New London Co., CT 22.
28 M ii. Samuel Raymond 51.