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James William "Guillaume" Clark, Jr

Male 1800 - 1860  (59 years)


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  1. 1.  James William "Guillaume" Clark, Jr was born on 13 Dec 1800 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana (son of James* (Jacques) William Clark and Esther* "Hester" Comstock); died in 1860 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas; was buried in Block Cem, Orange Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 5 Feb 1807, St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
    • Census: 12 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 15 Jun 1860, Orange Co, Texas

    Notes:

    The William Clark Family:
    William Clark came to Texas in 1835 with his wife, Caroline Bland Clark, from Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. They came along with all of her family; her brothers, John and Peyton Bland (sometimes spelled Payton), her mother, Elizabeth Johnson, and her stepfather, Dick Johnson.
    In Orange County, Clark received a section of land from the Lorenzo de Zavala grant. This parcel extended towards present day Mauriceville. He later purchased part of the adjacent Theron Strong Survey and put it in his wife's nam. It was said to be a very unusual thing in those days for a woman to have property in her own name. This property extended from near Adams Bayou on the west to Jack's Island on the east, then southward nearly to the present I-10 freeway.
    William and Caroline Clark built a log cabin on what is now Clark Lane (naed later for another family of Clarks). At that time, however, it was situated near the trail that led to Newton County. They had three children, Oliver, Robert (obrn in Orange County on October 3, 1840) and Rachel. The elder Clarks lived in the log house for the rest of their lives. They were buried nearby in the Block Cemetery.
    At their deaths, the William Clark Survey was left to their oldest son Oliver Clark, whose descendants still live in the Mauriceville area.
    Caroline Bland Clark's property was left to the younger son, Robert F. Clark. Caroline died without leaving a will, and since her estate had $600 indebtedness against it, Clark had to sell the land to pay it off.
    Both Oliver and Robert Clark were conscripted for servcie in the Confederate army, but Oliver refused to to and eventually was used as a scout to lead Confederate troops through the swamps of the Sabine River. Robert agreed to go, and served in the Southern army until he co tracted pneumonia and was treated in Atlanta. During his absence, his wife and baby died; they are buried in the Wilkinson Cemetery near Mauriceville.
    After the war, Robert married Ozea Gilbeau of Breaux Bridge Louisiana. Their first child, Cloey Belle, was born in Orange County on September 27, 1869. Three years later, in 1872, Robert built a home of finished lumber on the Newton County road. This house was sold about 1904, to the Heard family and is still lived in by the Heard family members. Old oaks att he front of the house were planted by Cloey Clark when she was a small girl.
    Other children born to Robert and Ozea Clark included four sons: Will Oliver, H.D. (Dick), Campbell, and Burnett; and a second daughter, Alice. The three younger sons were shot to death as young men during Orange County's lawless era, and Alice died of a stroke at age twenty-six. Will did not marry, but stayed at home to look after his parents and the farm, a common custom in the Victorian age. Robert Clark died on December 16, 1922 and Oea Clark on June 19, 1927. Their landholdings were left to Will and when he died on October 30, 1941, he left the property to his surviving sister, Cloey.
    Cloey Clark and Alvah Payne of Bryan were married in the first Clark home on the old Newton trail on January 4, 1892. They raised four children, Clara Payne (Heard), Carrie Payne (Heard), Robert M. and Harrison.
    Allie Payne died on April 28, 1934, and Cloey Payne in 1953. Their property was divided among their children and most of it was sold. However, 12 acres of the original Caroline Bland Clark land is still in family hands, specifically those of Jeanette Heard Robinson.
    Appendix, pg 231



    SLR Clark, William (James of Maryland & Ester Cumstock of New England)
    b 15 Dec 1800 bt 5 Feb 1807 higher up at Prairie du Chicot Noir, residence of a Mr. Loysel. Pats: Patrick Clark of Ireland & Rachel Melon. Mats: William Cumstock of New England & Rachel Alredge of New England. Spons: James Andrus & Rachel Clark. Fr. Michel Bernard Barriere (SM Ch.: Folio E, #53) and (SM Ch.: v 6-A, p 21)
    Clark, Guillaume (James of Maryland & Ester Cumstok of New England b 15 Dec 1800
    (SM Ch v 7 #119, St.Martin of Tours Church)

    Clark, William m 2 Apr 1821 Rebecca Burney (Opel. Ct. Hse.: Mar. #10)

    1850 Jefferson Co Census:
    William Clark age 50, saddler, born LA
    Caroline age 37, born LA
    Althian Wadsworth 19, LA
    Mary C. Wadsworth 2 TX
    Rachel Clark, 12, TX
    Robert Clark 9, TX
    Oliver 18, LA
    Elizabeth J. 17, LA

    Census:
    1850 Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    Clark, William saddler LA
    William Clark 50 1800
    Carline Clark 37
    Altiann Wadsworth 19 1831 Louisiana
    Mary C Wadsworth 2 Texas
    Rachel Clark 12 Texas 1838
    Robert Clark 9 Texas 1841
    Oliver Clark 18 Louisiana 1832 farmer
    Elisabeth J Clark 17 Louisiana 1833 (Mrs. Oliver)


    Census:
    residence 86
    William Clark 59 1801 Louisiana
    Caroline 44 1816 Louisiana
    Robert 19 1841 Texas

    residence 89
    Olver Clark 27 1833 Louisiana
    Elisabeth J. Clark 26 1834 Louisiana
    Rachel A. 9 1851 Texas
    Payton 7 1853 Texas
    Sarah E. 3 1857 Texas
    Jonathan 1 1859 Texas
    Jeremiah Foster 66 1794 Massachusettes

    James married Rebecca Burney on 2 Apr 1821 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Rebecca was born on 4 Apr 1799 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1893 in Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. John Harvey Clark, Sr (Mulatto) was born in 1825 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1897 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    2. Lavira Clark was born about 1824 in Louisiana; died after 1840 in of, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    3. Lydia Clark was born in 1827 in Louisiana; died after 1842.

    James married Caroline Bland in 1830. Caroline (daughter of Peyton Bland and Elizabeth Smith) was born on 7 Sep 1813 in Louisiana; died on 2 Jun 1888 in Orange Co, Texas; was buried in Block Cem, Orange Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Oliver Comstock Clark was born on 16 May 1832 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died on 5 May 1901 in Orange Co, Texas; was buried in Wilkinson Cem, Orange Co, Texas.
    2. Sarah Elizabeth Jane Clark was born on 15 Jan 1835 in Texas; died on 16 Jan 1921 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas; was buried in Evergreen Cem, Orange, Orange Co, Texas.
    3. Rachel Clark was born on 14 Feb 1837 in Mauriceville, Orange Co, Texas; died on 28 Apr 1924 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas.
    4. Robert Franklin Clark was born on 30 Dec 1840 in Orange Co, Texas; died on 16 Dec 1922 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas.
    5. Altiann Ann Clark, (dau?) was born in 1831 in Louisiana; died on 2 Apr 1917 in Texas.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James* (Jacques) William Clark was born in 1768 in St.Peter Diocese, Baltimore, Maryland (son of Patrick* "Francios" Clark, (Immigrant) and Rachel* (Mary) Melon (or Malone)); died after 1815 in of, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    SLR Clark, Jacques (Francois Clarg of Maryland in American & Rachuel Milone) m 8 July 1790 Esther Constaq of Hosac in Province of Neuva Yorca (in the State of New York) (William & Rachel Auldbridge). Wits: Joseph Nickson, Loisel, David Harmon, William White. Fr. de Deva (SM Ch.: v.4 # 42)

    Clark, Jacques ( Francois & Raquel Milone of Maryland) m 8 Jul 1790 Ester Comstaq or Comstock (SM ch v 4, #42/StMartin of Tours Church)
    Clark, James of Maryland (Patrick of Ireland & Rachel Melony) m Ester Cumstok of New England (SM Ch/St.Martin of Tours Church, St.Martinville, LA)
    Attakapas Gazette
    James married (1) Esther Comstock on 8 Jul 1790 in St. Martinville, St.Martin, LA. Esther was b about 1768 in RI/MA.

    Residences:
    Prairie James, the English Coast - 1790, 1797
    of Lower Bayou Teych - 1805
    Living on Bayou Vermillion, 1810
    Vermillion, 1813

    Died:
    some places give a death date of 15 NOV 1804 in Opelousas. Others give no date but say he died in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish. Children born to him later than that date are documented by SWLA Father Hebert's books. He clearly died later.

    James* married Esther* "Hester" Comstock on 8 Jul 1790 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Esther* (daughter of William* "Guilermo" Comstock and Rachel* Aldrich) was born in 1772 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 11 Jun 1786 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in Jan 1850 in Jefferson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Esther* "Hester" Comstock was born in 1772 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 11 Jun 1786 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana (daughter of William* "Guilermo" Comstock and Rachel* Aldrich); died in Jan 1850 in Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Notes:

    (Last name also Constaq, Comstok, Cumstok)
    Possibly born in (Hosac?) New York, (Norfolk Co) Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Maryland.

    SWR 1: Esther Comstock (Guilermo & Rachel AULD BRIDGE) m 8 July 1790 Jacques Clark SM Ch.: v. 4 # 42)
    ___________
    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com

    Hi Sherry,
    I am not good at all on the internet, so you can be assured that the reason you couldn't find the JOHNLYONS-L group was because I did something wrong in sending you the address. Sorry! Try USGenWeb.com then go to their archives, select Louina, and type in "Merriman" or
    "Lyons." They'll have things about the Lyons group in there.
    I found a "Grandinego" (I think is how it's spelled), which is the name of a witness on one of your group's documents, who was given an English land grant in a DeVille book about English land grants in Louisiana. I also found an "Aldridge Plation" mentioned in an
    abstract of newspaper articles from Assumption Parish. That may be why the Comstocks came to Louisiana, through Rachel and whoever this Aldridge Plantation belonged to. I'm going to have to do some searching to find out who owned it.
    I also found a William Comstock who served in the Confederate Navy and who was buried in Donaldsonville. He listed his next of kin as a daughter named "Gussie." Have you ever run across a "Gussie" or anyone whose name would transpose itself o the nickname "Gussie"?
    By the way, the wife of one of the guys in our local genealogy group in Terrebonne Parish is a descendant of Hester (Ester) Comstock in your group. He says he has a folder on the Comstocks and we are trying to get copies of everything he . I'll let you know if anything pops up.
    Sorry about the wrong address! I'll get the hang of this one day.
    Patty.


    Died:
    Surname: Hester Clark (This Hester?)
    Year: 1850
    County: Jefferson CO.
    State: TX
    Age: 80
    Gender: F (Female)
    Month of Death: Jan
    State of Birth: CT
    ID#: MRT197_58280
    Occupation: NONE LISTED
    Cause of Death: DROPSY

    Children:
    1. Angelle Clark was born on 6 Mar 1790 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1798.
    2. Elizabeth Comstock "Bethsy" Clark, (DNA Circle-g) was born on 1 May 1792 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died on 24 Apr 1868 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas.
    3. Eugenia Emilie "Millie" Clark was born on 4 Feb 1794 in St.Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in 1888 in McCollough Co, Texas.
    4. Priscilla Clark was born on 11 Mar 1796 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in 1870 in Louisiana.
    5. Marie Louise Clark was born on 10 Dec 1798 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died about 1829.
    6. 1. James William "Guillaume" Clark, Jr was born on 13 Dec 1800 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in 1860 in Orange, Orange Co, Texas; was buried in Block Cem, Orange Co, Texas.
    7. Susanne* Clark was born before 20 Mar 1803 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in Jan 1860 in Adams Bayou, Orange Co, Texas.
    8. George William Clark was born on 23 Aug 1805 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1850 in of, Harris Co, Texas.
    9. Lucy Adelaide Clark was born on 10 Aug 1807 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died in 1856 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    10. John "Jean" Clark was born on 4 Jul 1809 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1811.
    11. Hester Clark was born about 1810 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1828.
    12. Visa Clark was born about 1812 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died after 1828.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Patrick* "Francios" Clark, (Immigrant) was born in 1743 in Ireland; Baltimore, Maryland (son of Nicholas* Clark and Catherine* Quinter); died before 1782 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: Bef 1767, Ireland

    Notes:

    Note: LV Hayes only source for parents.

    SLR Vol 1, Francois m Rachel Melon of Caroline (SM Ch/St.Martin of Tours Church
    Clark, Patrick of Ireland m Rachel Melony (SM Ch./St. Martin of Tours Church)
    Patrick married (1) Rachel Melon, daughter of Melon and unk about 1770. Rachel was born abt 1755 in MD/PA.
    Melon, Rachel m Franois Clark, m/2 Joachim (Joshua) Garet (Garrett).

    There was a possible connection between the Clarks and the Stephens in Maryland. There is a Rachel Clark who married William Stevens and some purport that she is the daughter of Francis; however her birth is 1792.
    ____
    Hebert references to Patrick v Francis:
    SLR - 1750-1800, p 187
    CLARK, Guillaume (William) (Jimi [James] CLARCK - native of Maryland & Ester COMSTOK - of New England) b 15 Dec 1800, bt 5 Feb 1807 higher up- at Prairie du Chicot Noir - at the home of --- LOISEL. Pats: Patrice (Patrick) CLARK - from Ireland & Rachel MELON - of Maryland; Mats: Guillaume COMSTOK (William CUMSTOLK) - from New England & Rachel ALREDGE - from the same (New England); Spons: James ANDRES & Rachel CLARCK. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: v.6-A, p 21)

    p 190
    CLARK, William (James - of Mariland & Ester CUMSTOCK - of New England) b 15 Dec 1800, bt. 5 Feb 1807 at Chicot Noir - residence of a Mr. LOYSEL. Pats: Patrick CLARK of Ireland & Rachel MELON; Mats: William CUMSTOCK - of New England & Rachel ALREDGE - of New England; Spons: James ANDRUS & Rachel CLARK. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: Folio E, #53)

    p 189
    CLARK, Marie Louise (James - of Maryland, diocese of Baltimore & Esther COMSTOCK - of New England) b 10 Dec 1798, bt 21 Dec 1799. Pats: Patrick CLARK & Mary MELON - of America; Mats: Mr. COMSTOCK & Rachel HOLERIGE (ALDREDGE) - all Americans; Spons: Alexis CARLIN & Marguerite SENETIERE - wife of Pierre BONVILAIN. During a mission on Bayou Teych where I baptized at the place of JOHNSTON. End of the mission. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: v.5, #215)

    p 176
    CLARK, George (James - of Maryland & Ester CUMSTOCK - of New England) b 23 Aug 1805, bt 5 Feb 1807 at Chicot Noir - residence of Mr. LOYSEL Pats: Patrick CLARK - of Ireland & Rachel MELON; Mats: William CUMSTOCK - of New England & Rachel ALREDGE - of New England; Spons: Joseph ANDRUS & Rachel ANDRUS. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: Folio E, p 53)

    CLARK, George (Jimi [James] CLARCK - native of Maryland & Ester COMSTOK - of New England) b 23 Aug 1805, bt 5 Feb 1807 higher up at Prairie du Chicot Noir - at the home of --- LOISEL. Pats: Patrice (Patrick) CLARK - from Ireland & Rachel MELON - of Maryland; Mats: Guillaume COMSTOK (William CUMSTOLK) - from New England & Rachel ALREDGE - from the same (New England); Spons: Joseph ANDRES & Rachel ANDRES. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (SM Ch.: v.6-A, p 21)

    Vol 2 (?) p 131
    CLARK, James of Maryland (Patrick of Ireland & Rachel MELONY) m Ester CUMSTOK of New England (SM Ch.)

    p 132
    CLARK, Patrick of Ireland m Rachel MELONY (SM Ch.)

    CLARK, Jean (James CLARK & Ester COMSTOCK) Pats: Francois CLARK of Ireland & Rachel MELON) - Fr. Gabriel ISABEY

    CLARK, Ann (John - of Baltimore & Sara ROBERT) Pats: Francis CLARK & Rachel MELONE - Fr. Louis BUHOT

    CLARK, Anne - a single adult about age 20 yrs (Francois & Rachel MELLON) Fr. Pedro de ZAMORA
    CLARK, Anne - of Virginia, (Francis CLARK & Rachel MELON) m John HAYES, Fr. Pedro de ZAMORA

    CLARK, John (Francis & Rachel MELLON), Fr. Pedro de ZAMORA

    CLARK, Rachel (John of Baltimore & Sara ROBERT) - Pats: Francis CLARK & Rachel MELONE - Fr. Louis BUHOT

    CLARK, Susan (John of Baltimore & Sara ROBERT) Pats: Francis CLARK & Rachel MELONE - Fr. Louis BUHOT

    COMSTOCK, Esther (William COMSTOK & Rachel AULDBRIDGE) m Jacques CHARG (CLARK) (Francois of Maryland & Rachuel MILONE) Fr. de DEVA

    Vol ?
    CLARK, Ana (Francois & Rachel MELLONI)
    CLARK, Celeste Sara (Francois of Ireland & Rachel MELON)
    CLARK, Elizabeth (Francois & Rachel MELON)
    CLARK, Francois m Rachel MELON
    CLARK, Jean (Francois & Rachel MELONE) m Sarah ROBERTS
    CLARK, John (Francois & Raquel MELHON)

    Patrick* married Rachel* (Mary) Melon (or Malone) about 1767 in Maryland. Rachel* (daughter of John* Melon and (..) Melon, Mrs) was born in 1750 in Baltimore, Maryland; of Carolina; died on 15 Oct 1811 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Rachel* (Mary) Melon (or Malone) was born in 1750 in Baltimore, Maryland; of Carolina (daughter of John* Melon and (..) Melon, Mrs); died on 15 Oct 1811 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    Listed as "of Pennsylvania" in Catherine Garrett's marriage record.

    Other entries to investigate:
    Stout, Joseph, a convert-born and educated by Quakers bt 23 Sep 1792 (Opel Ch.: v.1 p 107)
    Stout, Joseph, (Pierre & Marie Mollon) m 30 Sept 1792 Charlotte Bonvillain (Opel Ch.: v.1, p 41)
    Rachel Melon's sister - est age of Marie Mollon - 1752

    Listed in 1810 LA census:
    Mellone, Patrick, Hartford
    Melon, Lewis Attakapas Par 51010-00010-09
    ____
    Rose Meuillon, b: Abt. 1780, m: Abt. 1800 (if related to Rachel, have to be a bro's child)
    m William Wells: (Wells, William m Rose Meuillon (Opel Ch))
    Children:
    1. Benjamin Wells; b: 13 Jun, 1802
    Wells, Benjamin (Willing & Rose Meuillon) b 13 Jun 1802, bt 18 Dec 1806 at Bayou Bouf (Boeuf) Spons: Jacques Lamotte & Luce Meuillon. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch. v.1-B, p 397)
    2. Emelie Wells; b: 3 Apr, 1804 of Bayou Rouge
    Wells, Emilie (Wiling & Rose Meuillon) b 3 Apr 1804, bt 18 Dec 1806 at Bayou Bouf (Boeuf) Spons: William Miller & Jeanne Meuillon. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch: v 1-B, p 397)
    3. Desiree Wells; b: 11 Oct, 1805
    Wells, Desiree (Willing & Rose Meuillon) b 11 Oct 1806, bt 18 Dec 1806 at Bayou Bouf (Boeuf) Spons: Valentine Laissard; Eulalie Wells. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch: v1-B, p 397)
    4. William Wells; b: 19 Aug, 1810
    Wells, William (William & Rose Meuillon) b 19 Aug 1810, bt 17 Jul 1811 at Bayou Bouef Spons: Benjamin Wells & Eugenie Lamotte. Fr. Louis Buhot (Opel Ch v. 1-B, p 533)
    _____
    (Also spelled Rachuel, Mary, Melony, Meloni, Melloni, Milone, Melhon)
    Also Pennsylvania, Maryland, Caroline.
    If the birth dates are correct, she was only 13 when she had her first child.
    _____________________
    ... was at the Vermilion Parish GenWeb site tonight and found the cemetery where Rachel Clark and second husband Joshua Garret are buried. Thought you might like the information. Sounds as though it was the family cemetery on Garret land. I keep wanting to spell Garret with two t's. I live on Garrett Ave. Would never have found this information if I hadn't gotten the name of Rachel's second husband from you.
    Thanks
    Terry

    GARRET-BERWICK CEMETERY, Garret Plantation, Bayou Sale, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

    Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by R. Paul Adams (adams@mail.lded.state.la.us)

    This family cemetery is located at lat. 29.7027 North, Long. 91.4688 W, in Section 60, Township-15-South, Range-10-East, on the West side of Bayou Sale Road, (State Route 317), between the Southern Pacific Rail Road and the Intracoastal Waterway.

    The following tombstone inscriptions and miscellaneous information was compiled by Mrs. Clyde Alpha, Mrs. Southwell Fisher, and Mary Elizabeth Sanders.

    Sacred to the Memory of Sacred to the Memory of
    LOUISA BERWICK DAVID BERWICK
    Born Jan. 1815- Died Jan. 13, 1965 Born Apr. 18, 1808- Died Nov. 13, 1874

    Sacred to the Memory of Sacred to the Memory of
    LEILA and PHOEBE BERWICK EDWARD BERWICK
    Born May 10, 1852 and June 26, 1855 Born the 2nd March 184_
    Died Nov. 29, 1863 Died the_________(Broken)

    DALLAS BERWICK IRA BERWICK
    Born 11 Oct. (Broken) Born 21 June (Broken)
    Died 1 Apr. 1849 Died 13 May 1849

    To the Memory of My Beloved Husband JOSEPH STANWOOD BERWICK
    JOSEPH J. BERWICK Born Nov. 3, 1872- Died Nov. 16, 1896
    Born Sept. 15, 1838-Died Nov. 16, 1879

    JOSEPH OSCAR ALLEN (2 graves with stones could not be
    Born Dec. 4, 1863(?) Be approached due to undergrowth)
    Died July 24, 1867

    A large brick square, unmarked, contains: Sacred to the Memory of
    some four graves, probably those of MARIA LOUISA ALLEN
    JOSHUA GARRET, RACHEL GARRET Born at Keeserville, N.Y. Dec. 8, 1826
    CATHERINE GARRET NICKELSON Died Dec. 14, 1881
    and RUFUS NICKELSON.

    Sacred to the Memory of Sacred to the Memory of
    FRANCIS BENNETT(?) RUTH DENNETT
    Born Aug. 30, 1815 Born Nov. 12, 1854
    Died May 30, 1863 Died May 21, 1863

    Sacred to the Memory of Sacred to the Memory of
    SHAKESPEARE ALLEN, M. D. LOUISA BERWICK
    Born at Keeserville, N.Y. July 15, 1829 Beloved Wife of Dr. Shakespeare Allen
    Died at Centerville, La. Sept. 2, 1875 Born May 24, 1836
    Died June 17, 1902

    Our LITTLE LEO
    Born March 14, 1858
    Died Dec. 17, 1862

    COMMENTS: I am a decedent of Joshua GARRETT, and as such wanted to mention the mis-spelling of the family name. Joshua GARRETT, with two Ts came to S. Louisiana in the 1770s and settled on Bayou Nezpique in the County of Opelousas, in what is now Evangeline Parish. Later he moved his family to the County of Attakapas, in what is now St. Mary Parish. Under the governance of the Spanish his name was misspelled in many ways, which was not unusual. In the marriage records of St. Martin de Tours Roman Catholic church in St. Martinville, LA, he is listed as Josue Garrot, and in Spanish Military records, he served in a Spanish milita unit, de la Compagnie de milite des Oppeloussas(sic) and is listed as Josua Garote. During this period of transition, from France to Spain to France, then to the United States there was probably some confusion between the clerics and civil officials as to which language to use to record official events. To compound this continuing error, the name of this cemetery on the N. BEND
    USGS 7.5 min. Quadrangle is listed as Gratt Cem. I have tried to have this corrected, but as yet have only met with stiff resistance from Washington bureaucrats.

    Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by R. Paul Adams (adams@mail.lded.state.la.us)
    (c) Copyright 1997, R. Paul Adams

    ------
    American Genealogical Biographical Index:

    Name:
    Rachel Meloan

    Birth Date:
    1750

    Volume:
    116

    Page Number:
    132

    Reference:
    Maryland Rev. recds; pension clain\ms, bounty land applications, marriages of soldiers. By Harry Wright Newman. Washington, DC. 1938. (155p.):119

    Notes:

    St. Martin of Tours Church

    St. Martin of Tours Church

    Married:
    U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    Name: Rachel Melon
    Gender: Female
    Birth Place: MD
    Birth Year: 1750
    Spouse Name: Patrick Francis Clark
    Spouse Birth Place: Ir
    Spouse Birth Year: 1745
    Marriage State: of LA
    Number Pages: 1

    Children:
    1. 2. James* (Jacques) William Clark was born in 1768 in St.Peter Diocese, Baltimore, Maryland; died after 1815 in of, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    2. John Little "Jean" Clark was born about 1771 in Baltimore Co, Maryland; died before 29 Sep 1820 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    3. Celeste Sarah "Sally" Clark was born about 1773 in Baltimore, Maryland/Pennsylvania; died on 11 Jun 1824 in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana.
    4. Anne Clark was born in 1775 in Maryland (of Virginia); died before Sep 1821 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    5. Elizabeth Isabel Clark was born about 1777 in Maryland; died in 1832 in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana.

  3. 6.  William* "Guilermo" Comstock was born in 1735 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island (son of David* Comstock, Esq. and Deborah* Brown); died after 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Property: 26 Feb 1770, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Property: 21 Aug 1770, East Hoosuck, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Property: 5 Feb 1773, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Residence: Abt 1776, Hopewell Co, Virginia
    • Residence: Bef 1777, Boston, Nelson Co, Kentucky; Amiee born
    • Residence: 11 Jun 1786, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
    • Residence: Between 1787 and 1790, Louisiana
    • Research Notes: 1998, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

    Notes:

    Posted to St.Landry Parish
    He married, 2/21/1765, Rachel Aldrich.

    Guillaume of N.E. m Rachel Allredge of N.E. (SM ch)
    Alredge, Rachel m Guillaume Cumstock (SM ch)

    William and Rachel are firmly placed in RI for several generations up until Rev.War. They then "went west" as did many others.

    William Comstock went to Hopewell, Va. and from there to Kentucky (by 1787 when Miriam was born ?? she seems to have married in 1787).

    They were associated with the Harned family in Nelson Co., KY. See the "Harned Family of KY." by Arthur L. Keith, in he Kentucky State History. Soc. Register, Vol 29, No. 87.

    It is not known when William Comstock came to Louisiana. Daughter Esther was baptised in St. Landry Church at Opelouses 11 June 1786.


    _______________
    (from email from Dee8514@aol.com)
    Children:
    Samuel Oliver, b. Smithfield, R.I. about 1768
    Miriam, M. Nelson Co., Ky., 12/19/1787, William Harned.
    Deborah, died 1829; m. Enos Harned
    (There were other children, but no names in my book)

    Source: A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by Dr. John A. Comstock, pg 59.

    I have William's ancesters if you want.
    Dee8514@aol.com



    Property:
    On 2/26/1770, William Comstock of Smithfield, R.I., and Rachel his wife deed his homestead farm of 100 acres on the Oxford Road to Gideon Mowry.

    Property:
    Aug. 21, 1770, Emily Johnson of East Hoosuck deeds William Comstock of E. Hoosuck 100 acres.

    Property:
    2/5/1773, William and wife Rachel give deed to Eleazer Brown, 100 acres for 414 lbs. Nathan Comstock a witness.

    Residence:
    daughter Hester/Ester was baptized on this date in Opelousas, then Louisiana Territory (not a state until 1803) at the age of about 15.


    Residence:
    determined by daughter Miriam m in Nelson Co, KY in 1787 and dau Esther m in Louisiana in 1790.


    Research Notes:
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: lumoto@aol.com

    Hi,
    Am searching for a William Comstock who was the father of Rosalie Marianne Comstock in the early 1800's. Rosalie is listed in Father Hebert's books as being from New Orleans but married Ursin Augustin Aucoin in 1840 in Thibodaux. She lateried Jean Charles Naquin in
    Terrebonne Parish. Comstock is not a common name in those areas, although there is a small family group in lower Terrebonne Parish. I cannot find out anything about William. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Patty Whitney Gravois.
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    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

    Hi Sherry,
    I found a Comstock family in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, and see that a William Comstock of New Orleans (maybe my William, father of Rosalie Marie Anne Comstock) was buried in Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish. I was wondering if you recoge any of the names below because
    these are names associated with the Ascension Parish Comstocks.
    Jean Comstock m. Rosalie Anne McMerrimon
    Elizabeth Emilie m. Emile Bourgeois
    Adelaide Louise
    Jean Comstock
    Philippe Edouard Comstock
    John Louis Comstock m. Victoire Hortense Terrio
    (this John was a sheriff of Ascension Parish shortly before the Civil War?
    Marie Clothilde Comstock m. Elphage Capbern
    Joseph Henri Comstock
    Marie Regina Comstock
    Marie Aimee Comstock m. Henry Nores
    Marie Mathilde Comstock m. John S. Mavor
    Marie Camilla Comstock
    John Louis Comstock m. Marie Zulmee Landry
    Andre Albert Comstock m. Estelle Marie Hatkinson
    Joseph Arthur Comstock
    William Comstock b. 25 October 1840
    Miriam Helenam Comstock
    Philippe Edouard Comstock
    Bernard Albert Comstock
    Whitney Albert Comstock
    Andrew Albert Comstock

    Names of Witnesses on various documents:
    Bernard Davis, Emile Buquoi, Anna Comstock, Adele Hatkinson, Frederic Francis Duffel, Clemence Duffel, Gustave Israel, Adele Mollere, Jean Baptiste Terio, Emelie Comstock, Francoise Irma Terio, Narcisse Teriot, Adelaide Comstock, Andrew Gingry, Aristide Teriot, Marie Amilie Teriot,Robert Scot, Carmelite LeBlanc, William V. Comstock, Luce Landry, Henry Archinard, Evelina Pujos, L.S. Richard, P. Pourcine, Gerade Comes, C. Boglioli, Caroline Nee, Rev. L.P. Landry, Anne Braud, Olympe Braud,
    Henry Nores, Emilie Buquoi, Joseph Baselack, Marie Emilie Guilbaut, Emile Bourgeois, Pierre Dufour, Adelaide Tolliere, Edouard White, Emilie Constance Dumond.

    Arthur Comstock and Philip Comstock were members of the Donaldsonville Cannoneers during the Civil War, along with Evariste Aucoin, which is the name of one of the sons of Rosalie Comstock m. Ursin Aucoin.

    If any of these names ring a bell with you, I would sure appreciate hearing from you. Thanks, Patty Whitney Gravois.
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    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

    Sherry,
    Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I went to the Ascension Parish Courthouse today and found some records on the Comstocks who lived in Ascension. Sadly, most of the documents are in French (and written very, very small). I can make out e of it, but I'll need to get help with the entire documents.
    I have found that most of the witnesses on these documents that I told you about were the "elite" of Donaldsonville. They were the people who ran the show, so to speak. John Louis Comstock Sr. listed himself on his marriage record as being fm New Orleans. Also, there is a William V. Comstock listed as a witness.
    I have been in touch with the JOHNLYONS group at Rootsweb, who will probably be very helpful in our search for the Merriman connection. I've had some contacts through them who have shown interest and knowledge.
    I'll get back with you when I find out more.
    Patty.

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    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com

    Sherry,
    New information on the Ascension Parish Comstocks. They definitely were related to a William V. Comstock, as he appears several times in documents associated with them. I was contacted by someone who is researching confederate naval officernd wanted info on William Van
    Renaulme Comstock and John H. Comstock of New Orleans. The
    Donaldsonville Comstocks definitely had an "in" in New Orleans because several of the children were married in New Orleans.
    I think I have found out why this particular Comstock family left the area! John Louis Comstock, Jr. who married Zulmee Landry was interdicted a few years after the Civil War and spent the rest of his life in an insane asylum in New Orleans.dward Comstock (who I think
    may be Philippe Edward) was also interdicted after the Civil War. In 1802 Zulmee Landry Comstock applied to the court for permission to sell land which she owned as separate property and stated that she needed a court order because her husband had been placed in an asylum for thirty
    years. I also have copies of the orders placing both John and Edward into state custody. Edward went to Jackson.
    It seems they were a well respected family because the people of the area took care of the children afterwards. Joseph St. Martin became their tutor under the succession proceedings of John Sr. Most of the witnesses on the documents, as I st to you, were the "in crowd" of
    Ascension and Assumption Parishes, as I think I told you. There were judges, legislators, plantation owners, etc.
    I'll keep you posted as I find new info. I think we have really discovered MY William. Now if I can just prove it. See ya, Patty.

    ___________________
    Date: 9/2/98 9:22:31 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
    Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
    To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

    Hi Sherry,
    I think the wife of the guy in our local group is descended from Hester (Ester), if I recall what he told me correctly. I'll let you know for sure when I talk back with him.
    I'm lucky for all of this treasure hunting. I was born and raised in Terrebonne Parish (Houma). I live in Lafourche Parish (Thibodaux). And I work in St. James (Convent), Ascension (Donaldsonville and Gonzales),
    and Assumption (Napoleonville) Parishes. As a district court reporter, I work in all of these courthouses so it's a snap to run downstairs on my lunch hour and look up stuff. That's why I was so excited when I realized my stubborn little Comstock line was linked to Ascension
    Parish.
    Also, I'm a member of the Terrebonne Parish Genealogical Society,which is really well promoted and helpful. The genealogy section of the Terrebonne Parish Library is quite extensive. And, they just had a new
    tax passed, so they will be adding lots of new stuff to it! They're asking for people to recommend what books they would like bought for the library. That's only 15 minutes away from my house.
    Also, Thibodaux, where I live, has Nicholls State University, which has a wonderful section on genealogy and local history. They have archives on most of the local people/events/history from the southern section of the state.
    Also, Thibodaux is the home of the Diocesan Archives for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, the repository of all of these old records from Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes.
    I've only been hooked on genealogy for about three or four months, so I still don't know how to look up the really good stuff yet, but I'm learning. Sadly, I do have to work for a living, so my time is limited. I would rather do this 24 hs a day.
    Oh, by the way, I would love to see some connection to Edward Douglas White in my line, even if it's not direct. The reason? My oldest son just graduated from and my middle son is a sophomore at, you guessed it,
    Edward Douglas White Catholic High School here in Thibodaux. That would be a real kicker.
    Okay. Catch you later. Patty.

    William* married Rachel* Aldrich on 21 Feb 1765 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Rachel* (daughter of Peter* Aldrich and Miriam* Ray (Rea)) was born on 10 Jan 1742 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died in 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Rachel* Aldrich was born on 10 Jan 1742 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts (daughter of Peter* Aldrich and Miriam* Ray (Rea)); died in 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Quaker

    Notes:

    children baptized after they came to Louisiana:
    1st 3 children, Samuel, Miriam, and Deborah, did not go to Louisiana
    Hester/Ester b abt 1771 bt 11 Jun 1786 age abt 15
    Amelia b 10 Mar 1775 bt 25 Jul 1789 age 14

    Children:
    1. Samuel Oliver Comstock was born about 1766 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1839 in Montinsville, Clark Co, Illinois.
    2. Deborah Comstock was born in 1767 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1829 in Hardin Co, Kentucky.
    3. Miriam M Comstock was born in 1769 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1788 in of, Opelousas Parish, Louisiana.
    4. Emily Comstock was born in 1771 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died in 1853 in Harris Co, Texas.
    5. 3. Esther* "Hester" Comstock was born in 1772 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 11 Jun 1786 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in Jan 1850 in Jefferson Co, Texas.
    6. Amanda (or Amelia) "Amiee" Comstock was born on 10 Mar 1775 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened on 25 Jul 1789 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1853 in Harris Co, Texas.
    7. Rachel Comstock was born in 1777 in Boston, Nelson Co, Kentucky; died after 1810.
    8. Helena "Ellen" Comstock was born about 1780 in of, Kentucky; died about 1819.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Nicholas* Clark was born about 1717 in of, Ireland (son of (..)* Clark, Mr); died after 1766.

    Notes:

    As a little known event to add to the troubles in Ireland in the middle of the eighteenth century, a famine occured in 1739-40 which was said to have caused nearly 400,000 deaths to occur in Ireland.


    Melinda writes of (..) Clark:
    It is a supposition on the part of several Louisiana Clark researchers that Terence, Patrick, John and Francis are brothers. There is an additional Clark family in the Orleans Territory, headed by Matthew Clark and Isabelle Wilson, who may be another brother. There are various documents that link the descendants of the first four as cousins (find reference here from Sue Severson). Patrick's wife and Francis' wife both are named Melon/Malone (and various other transliterated spellings) and are both referred to as "from Baltimore, Maryland." In addition, there is a 1790 document executed by Patrick in which the scribe refers to his brother "Clarens", which may be Terence.

    Nicholas* married Catherine* Quinter about 1737. Catherine* was born about 1720; died after 1766. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Catherine* Quinter was born about 1720; died after 1766.
    Children:
    1. Edward John Thomas Clark was born about 1738 in Ireland; New York; died after 1804 in of, St.Martin Parish, Louisiana.
    2. Patrick Clark was born about 1740; died about 1809 in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
    3. 4. Patrick* "Francios" Clark, (Immigrant) was born in 1743 in Ireland; Baltimore, Maryland; died before 1782 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
    4. John Clark, I was born about 1745 in of, Virginia; died after 1766.
    5. Jacob Clark was born about 1750 in of, Ireland; died after 1776.
    6. Roger Clark was born about 1751 in of, Ireland; died after 1792.

  3. 10.  John* Melon was born about 1725 in of, Baltimore, Maryland; died after 1753.

    John* married (..) Melon, Mrs about 1745. (..) was born about 1725 in of, Baltimore, Maryland; died before 1797. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  (..) Melon, Mrs was born about 1725 in of, Baltimore, Maryland; died before 1797.
    Children:
    1. Catherine Melon was born about 1740 in of, Pennsylvania; Virginia; died after 1766.
    2. Marie (Mollon) Melon was born about 1749; died after 1773.
    3. 5. Rachel* (Mary) Melon (or Malone) was born in 1750 in Baltimore, Maryland; of Carolina; died on 15 Oct 1811 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

  5. 12.  David* Comstock, Esq. was born in 1704 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island (son of Samuel* Comstock, Jr. and Anne* Inman); died on 27 Aug 1771 in Providence Co, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other-Begin: 1731, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Property: 30 Mar 1731, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Other-Begin: Between 1735 and 1754, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Residence: 1747, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Other-Begin: 8 Dec 1747, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island
    • Will: 26 Jul 1771, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    Date of death might be 8/27/1771. He was a councilman of Smithfield, RI in 1735, 1736, and 1754. He was a deputy from Smithfield in 1743 and 1746. On 10/9/1731, a road in Smithfield was laid out, David Comstock being the constable. He performed marriages as Justice, 1738 to 1749.
    David Comstock's will of July 26, 1771, probated 9/16/1771, provided that his wife and sons Samuel, Nathan & Geoge should be guardians of son Benjamin for his life. Legacies of 30 pounds each to four other children, namely: William, Farnum,borah Arnold and Ann Ballou.
    William Gibbs Comstock states: It appears that David Comstock occupied his father Samuel's homestead at the northeast corner of the village. It is perhaps 60 rods easterly from the Branch bridge, southerly from David's some 60 rods is the hstead of his grandfather, Capt Samuel (1654-1727). David's son George Comstock, a Quaker, succeeded to the occupancy of David's home, and after George, it passed into the hands of Nathan C. Aldrich.
    David, Jan 20, 1767, deeded to his son Nathan half his homestead, consideration, 300 pounds.
    __
    Resided Smithfield, RI occupying his father, Samuel's, homestead. The house passed from David to his son, George (a Quaker), then to Nathan C. Aldrich.

    Land transactions:
    1770, of Smithfield


    1. The History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America, 1949, John Adams Comstock


    Other-Begin:
    David Comstock was chosen the first constable of the new township of Smithfield at the first town meeting in 1731; his brother (uncle?) Hazadiah was one of the first fence viewers. History of Smithfield, RI by Thomas Steere, c 1881, p.24

    Property:
    Smithfield RI, DB 1, p.16-17 30 Mar 1731 David Comstock to Joseph Cook. 31 acres on the NW side of the Branch River where it empties into the Pawtucket [Blackstone] River. Signed: David Comstock. William Comstock [probably his brother] was one of the witnesses. Acknowledged by David Comstock on 27 Apr 1733.
    On 28 Mar 1733, Joseph Cook, sold this same 31 acres to Daniel Comstock, stating that the land was formerly laid out to Samuel Comstock on 18 May 1716 - this could be either David's father or his grandfather as they both died in 1727.

    Other-Begin:
    David was a Councilman of Smithfield in 1735, 1736 and 1754. He was a deputy in 1743 & 1746. He preformed marriages as Justice from 1738 to 1749.

    Residence:
    1747 David Comstock, Esq. was on a list of freemen in Smithfield

    Other-Begin:
    Grandmother Elizabeth Comstock's will

    Will:
    Will in Smithfield. Dated 26 Jul 1771 and proved on 16 Sep 1771. Wife Deborah. Son Benjamin to be cared for. Sons Samuel, Nathan, George & William. Daughters Sarah Farnum, Deborah Arnold, Anne Ballue. Wit: Jacob Arnold, Caleb Arnold, Enoch Sprague, Thomas Steere.

    David* married Deborah* Brown on 23 Aug 1730 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. Deborah* (daughter of Joseph* Brown and Sarah* Pray) was born on 10 Feb 1706 in Westerly, Washington Co, Rhode Island; died on 2 Feb 1764 in Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Deborah* Brown was born on 10 Feb 1706 in Westerly, Washington Co, Rhode Island (daughter of Joseph* Brown and Sarah* Pray); died on 2 Feb 1764 in Rhode Island.
    Children:
    1. Deborah Comstock was born about 1731 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1771 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    2. Sarah Comstock was born about 1732 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1771 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    3. Samuel Comstock was born on 29 Oct 1736 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 6 Jun 1815 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    4. 6. William* "Guilermo" Comstock was born in 1735 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
    5. Nathan Comstock was born in 1739 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 16 Feb 1832 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts .
    6. George Comstock was born on 6 Dec 1740 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died before 1 Feb 1820 in Leicester, Massachusetts.
    7. Anna Comstock was born in 1748 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 25 Jul 1784 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island.
    8. Benjamin Comstock, (infirm?) was born before 1756 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1771 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island.

  7. 14.  Peter* Aldrich was born on 19 Apr 1719 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts (son of David* Aldrich, Sr and Hannah* Capron); died before Mar 1758 in Worcester Co, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Lori London states names and birthdates of these eight children listed in "The George Aldrich Genealogy" by Alvin James Aldrich, 1971.

    Died:
    His father's will, dated 18 Mar 1758 stated:
    Item--I Give and Bequeath to the Children of my 3rd Son Peter Aldrich Deceased on Shilling Lawful money apiece to be paid to them out of my sd Estate by my Executor as they shall come of age.

    Peter* married Miriam* Ray (Rea) on 20 Nov 1738 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Miriam* (daughter of Samuel* B. Ray (Rea), Jr and Miriam* Smith) was born on 9 Apr 1712 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts ; died after 1743. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Miriam* Ray (Rea) was born on 9 Apr 1712 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts (daughter of Samuel* B. Ray (Rea), Jr and Miriam* Smith); died after 1743.

    Notes:

    Children:
    1. Joanna Aldrich was born on 14 Dec 1738 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died after 1759.
    2. Elizabeth Aldrich was born on 13 Jan 1740 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died after 1760.
    3. Phillip Aldrich was born in Mar 1744 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died in 1820 in Wallingford, Rutland Co, Vermont.
    4. 7. Rachel* Aldrich was born on 10 Jan 1742 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died in 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
    5. Henry Aldrich was born on 13 Aug 1746 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died after 1747.
    6. Silas Aldrich was born in Jan 1749 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died after 1750.
    7. Miriam Aldrich was born in 1751 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1752.
    8. Nathaniel Aldrich was born on 9 Jan 1753 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1754.