Honorable Giles Slocum1

M, b. 25 March 1647
Family Explorer
FatherGiles Slocum2 d. 1682
MotherJoan (--------)2 d. 31 Aug 1679
Birth*Honorable Giles Slocum was born the "25th day of First month, 1647" (25 March 1647) at Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island.3 
Marriage*He married Anne Lawton, daughter of Thomas Lawton, "26th of Third Month, 1669" (26 May 1669.)4,3 

Family

Anne Lawton
Children
  • Elizabeth Slocum5 b. 8 Apr 1671
  • Johanna Slocum5 b. 9 Oct 1672
  • Ann Slocum5 b. 15 Sep 1674
  • Mary Slocum5 b. 30 Jan 1675/76
  • Sarah Slocum5 b. 1 Mar 1678/79
  • Giles Slocum6 b. 8 Dec 1680, d. 20 Sep 1749
  • John Slocum5 b. 22 Sep 1682, d. 7 Apr 1740

Citations

  1. [S1173] Charles Elihu Slocum, Histor of the Slocums of America, page 43.
  2. [S1173] Charles Elihu Slocum, Histor of the Slocums of America, page 41.
  3. [S1173] Charles Elihu Slocum, Histor of the Slocums of America, page 41, 43.
  4. [S1034] Genealogical Dictionaries of New England, Savage volume 3 (Heritage CD), page 64.
  5. [S1173] Charles Elihu Slocum, Histor of the Slocums of America, page 45.
  6. [S1173] Charles Elihu Slocum, Histor of the Slocums of America, page 45, 62.

Henry Sherman the elder1

M, b. circa 1520, d. 1590
Family Explorer
FatherThomas Sherman2 b. circa 1490, d. after 5 May 1551
ChartsAncestors of Patt (VanLerberg) Ricketts
BirthHenry Sherman the elder was born c 1510/11.3 
Birth*Another source says he was born circa 1520 probably at Yaxley, Hundred of Hartesmere, County Suffolk, England.2 
BirthAnother source says he was born circa 1527.1 
Marriage*He married Agnes (--------).4,5,6 
Marriage*Henry Sherman the elder married second, Marion Smyth on 5 June 1581 at Dedham, Hundred of Lexden, County Essex, England.7 
Marriage*Henry Sherman the elder married third, Margery (--------).8,7 
DeathHenry Sherman the elder died in 1589.4,5 
Death*Another source says he died in 1590.3,9 

Family 1

Agnes (--------) d. Oct 1580
Henry and Agnes (--------) had nine children.7 
Children

Family 2

Marion Smyth
Henry and Marion Smyth had no children.7 

Family 3

Margery (--------)
Henry and Margery (--------) had no children.7 

Citations

  1. [S1091] Mabel Ward Cameron, Cyclopaedia of American Women, Vol 1, Daughters of America; or Women of the Century, by Estella Folts Callan, The National Kindergarten Association, page 116.
  2. [S3201] Charles Pomeroy Sherman, Sherman Genealogy, page 12.
  3. [S2246] Gary Boyd Robert, Ancestors of American Presidents, page 463.
  4. [S893] Gary Boyd Roberts, Rhode Island Genealogies, page 186.
  5. [S1481] Reverend David Sherman, "The Sherman Family part 1", page 63.
  6. [S3201] Charles Pomeroy Sherman, Sherman Genealogy, page 13; married Agnes (probably) Butter.
  7. [S3201] Charles Pomeroy Sherman, Sherman Genealogy, page 13.
  8. [S1483] Henry F Waters, "Genealogical Gleanings Apr 1896", page 281 will of Henry Sherman.
  9. [S3201] Charles Pomeroy Sherman, Sherman Genealogy, page 13; died 1590.
  10. [S3201] Charles Pomeroy Sherman, Sherman Genealogy, page 13, 14.
  11. [S1014] Henry R Stiles, Ancient Westersfield v2 part 2, page 624 cites Orcutt's Hist. Stratford, Ct.
  12. [S1483] Henry F Waters, "Genealogical Gleanings Apr 1896", page 281 will of Henry Shearman.
  13. [S1484] Henry F Waters, "Genealogical Gleanings Jul 1896", page 417 burials Dedham, England.
  14. [S1483] Henry F Waters, "Genealogical Gleanings Apr 1896", page 282 will of Henry Shearman.

Lydia Wilcox1,2,3

F, b. 1679, d. 1756
Family Explorer
FatherDaniel Wilcox1,4,5 d. 1702
MotherElizabeth Cook1,4,5
Birth*Lydia Wilcox was born in 1679.5 
Marriage*She married first, Thomas Sherman, son of Peleg Sherman and Elizabeth Lawton, on 26 May 1702.6,2,4 
Widowed*Lydia Wilcox was widowed by the death of her husband, Thomas Sherman in 1719.4,5 
Marriage*Lydia Wilcox married second, Thomas Potter Senior on 8 December 1720.4,5 
DeathLydia Wilcox died in 1727.1 
Death*She died in 1756 at South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.4,5 
Death-note The 1727 date of death was from a 1924 publication. The 1756 date is from a 1989 publication which updates infromation orginally published in 1870. 

Family 1

Thomas Sherman b. 8 Aug 1658, d. 1719
Children
  • Josiah Sherman4,7,5 b. 2 Mar 1703, d. 1729
  • Daniel Sherman4,7,5 b. 26 Nov 1706, d. 1804
  • Ruth Sherman4,7,5 b. circa 1708
  • George Sherman4,5 b. 1710
  • Benjamin Sherman1,4,7,5 b. 1712, d. 1788
  • Susannah Sherman4,5 b. 1715

Family 2

Thomas Potter Senior d. 1728

Citations

  1. [S1091] Mabel Ward Cameron, Cyclopaedia of American Women, Vol 1, Daughters of America; or Women of the Century, by Estella Folts Callan, The National Kindergarten Association, page 116.
  2. [S1143] Roy V Sherman, Descendants of Philip Sherman, page 148, 233.
  3. [S893] Gary Boyd Roberts, Rhode Island Genealogies, page 194, 207.
  4. [S893] Gary Boyd Roberts, Rhode Island Genealogies, page 207.
  5. [S1143] Roy V Sherman, Descendants of Philip Sherman, page 233.
  6. [S1091] Mabel Ward Cameron, Cyclopaedia of American Women, Vol 1, Daughters of America; or Women of the Century, by Estella Folts Callan, The National Kindergarten Association, page 116 says married 1702.
  7. [S1481] Reverend David Sherman, "The Sherman Family part 1", page 71.

Hetty Elizabeth Hart Eastman1,2

F, b. 9 May 1845
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge Clinton VanVetchen Eastman1,2 b. 22 Jul 1807, d. 5 Mar 1896
MotherMinerva Hitchcock1,2 b. 25 Mar 1815, d. 1878
ChartsDescendants of John Freeman
Birth*Hetty Elizabeth Hart Eastman was born on 9 May 1845 at Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S828] Web Site, Eastman Genealogy and History accessed Apr 2002.
  2. [S1093] George Eastman, "RE: Eastman-Hitchcock," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, 17 Apr 2002, cites "History and Genealogy of the Eastman Family of America" by Guy S. Rix, 1901 and "Genealogy of the Hitchcock Family" compiled and published by Mrs. Edward Hitchcock of Amherst, MA; 1894.

Margaret Hay1

F
Family Explorer
FatherPeter Hay1,2
Marriage*Margaret Hay married first, Mr. (-----) Cook.1,2 
Marriage*Margaret Hay married second, George Clinton VanVetchen Eastman, son of Amos Eastman and Sally Hewitt, after 1878.1,2 

Family 1

Mr. (-----) Cook

Family 2

George Clinton VanVetchen Eastman b. 22 Jul 1807, d. 5 Mar 1896

Citations

  1. [S828] Web Site, Eastman Genealogy and History accessed Apr 2002.
  2. [S1093] George Eastman, "RE: Eastman-Hitchcock," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, 17 Apr 2002, cites "History and Genealogy of the Eastman Family of America" by Guy S. Rix, 1901 and "Genealogy of the Hitchcock Family" compiled and published by Mrs. Edward Hitchcock of Amherst, MA; 1894.

Mr. (-----) Cook1,2

M
Family Explorer
Marriage*Mr. (-----) Cook married Margaret Hay, daughter of Peter Hay.1,2 

Family

Margaret Hay

Citations

  1. [S828] Web Site, Eastman Genealogy and History accessed Apr 2002.
  2. [S1093] George Eastman, "RE: Eastman-Hitchcock," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, 17 Apr 2002, cites "History and Genealogy of the Eastman Family of America" by Guy S. Rix, 1901 and "Genealogy of the Hitchcock Family" compiled and published by Mrs. Edward Hitchcock of Amherst, MA; 1894.

Marie-Thérese Guyon1,2

F, b. 6 April 1671
Family Explorer
FatherDenis Guyon2 b. circa 1631, d. 30 Aug 1685
MotherÉlisabeth Boucher2 b. 17 Mar 1646, d. 24 Sep 1685
Birth*Marie-Thérese Guyon was born on 6 April 1671 at Québec City, Quebec Province, Canada.3 
BaptismShe was baptized on 9 April 1671 at Québec City, Quebec Province, Canada.3 
Marriage ContractA contract for the marriage of Marie-Thérèse and Antoine de la Mothe de Cadillac was signed on 21 June 1687 before Notary François Genaple.4,5 
Marriage*Marie-Thérese Guyon married Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac on 25 June 1687 at Québec City, Quebec Province, Canada.1,2 
(Godmother) BaptismMarie-Thérese Guyon was godmother at the baptism of Agatha Estève dit La Jeunesse, daughter of Pierre Estève dit Lajeunesse and Marie Magdeleine Frappier, in 1710 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.6 

Family

Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac
Marie-Thérese and Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac had nine children (see Jetté).4 

Citations

  1. [S604] Lorelei Maison Rockwell, "Early Detroit Settlers, Part 2", page 32.
  2. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 548, 639.
  3. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 548.
  4. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 639.
  5. [S38] Inventory of Notaries in Canada, Notaires volume 7, page 44.
  6. [S522] Gail Moreau, "Came to Detroit 1710", page 119; cites FHL #1026602 (1704-1765).

Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac1

M
Family Explorer
Marriage ContractA contract for the marriage of Antoine and Marie-Thérèse Guion was signed on 21 June 1687 before Notary François Genaple.2,3 
Marriage*Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac married Marie-Thérese Guyon, daughter of Denis Guyon and Élisabeth Boucher, on 25 June 1687 at Québec City, Quebec Province, Canada.4,5 
BaptismAntoine de la Mothe Cadillac was godfather at the baptism of Anthoine, son of Jacques Langlois and Marie Dussaut in 1709 at Ste Anne de Detroit Catholic Church, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Both godparents signed.6 

Family

Marie-Thérese Guyon b. 6 Apr 1671
Antoine and Marie-Thérese Guyon had nine children (see Jetté).2 

Citations

  1. [S1127] James Meloche, "Voyageurs 1701", page 98.
  2. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 639.
  3. [S38] Inventory of Notaries in Canada, Notaires volume 7, page 44.
  4. [S604] Lorelei Maison Rockwell, "Early Detroit Settlers, Part 2", page 32.
  5. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 548, 639.
  6. [S2958] Gail Moreau, "Came to Detroit 1701-1710", page 81; cites FHL #1026602 (1704-1765).

Philippe de Tonty1

M, b. 30 September 1689, d. December 1690
Family Explorer
FatherAlphonse de Tonty Baron de Paludy2,1,3 b. 1659, d. 10 Nov 1727
MotherMarie-Anne Picoté de Belestre2,1,3 b. 9 Feb 1673, d. 11 Sep 1714
Birth*Philippe de Tonty was born on 30 September 1689 at Montréal, Quebec Province, Canada.2 
BaptismHe was baptized on 30 September 1689 at Montréal, Quebec Province, Canada.1,3 
Death*He died in December 1690 at age 1 (date based on burial.) 
Death-note This death may be the death of his illigitmate half brother, Louis.3 
Burial*He was buried on 24 December 1690 at Montréal, Quebec Province, Canada.1 

Citations

  1. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 1083.
  2. [S604] Lorelei Maison Rockwell, "Early Detroit Settlers, Part 2", page 33.
  3. [S2945] Suzanne Boivin Sommerville, "The Other Women and Early Detroit", page 163.

Antoine Thunay dit Dufresne1,2

M, b. circa 1679
Family Explorer
FatherPierre Felix Thunay dit Dufresne3,1,4 b. 1633, d. 27 Jul 1683
MotherÉlisabeth Lefebvre3,1,4 b. 1651, d. 10 Sep 1687
Birth*Antoine Thunay dit Dufresne was born circa 1679.1 
BirthAnother source says he was born in 1680.3,4 
Historical*He was one of Detroit's original colonists.5 
Marriage ContractA contract for the marriage of Antoine and Marie-Angélique Roy was signed on 30 May 1713 before Notary Michel LePailleur.1 
Marriage*Antoine Thunay dit Dufresne married Marie-Angélique Roy, daughter of Jean Roy and Marie-Anne Bouchard, on 6 June 1713 at Montréal, Quebec Province, Canada.6 

Family

Marie-Angélique Roy b. 16 Apr 1694
Antoine and Marie-Angélique Roy had two children (see Jetté).1 

Citations

  1. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 1081.
  2. [S116] Inventory of Notaries in Canada, Notaries volume 6, page 63.
  3. [S604] Lorelei Maison Rockwell, "Early Detroit Settlers, Part 2", page 33.
  4. [S934] C. M. Burton, Cadillac's Village, page 82; letter from Fr. Denissen to C.M. Burton, 9 Nov 1896.
  5. [S934] C. M. Burton, Cadillac's Village, page 13.
  6. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 1020, 1081.

Marguerite Thunay1,2

F, b. circa 1675
Family Explorer
FatherPierre Felix Thunay dit Dufresne3,4 b. 1633, d. 27 Jul 1683
MotherÉlisabeth Lefebvre3,4 b. 1651, d. 10 Sep 1687
Birth*Marguerite Thunay was born circa 1675 (date based on baptism.) 
BaptismShe was baptized on 21 May 1675 at Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec Province, Canada.5 
Marriage ContractA contract for the marriage of Marguerite and Toussaint Pothier dit Laverdure was signed on 27 November 1703 before Notary Michel LePailleur.6 
Marriage*Marguerite Thunay married Toussaint Pothier dit Laverdure, son of Étienne Pothier dit Laverdure and Michelle de Lahaye, on 1 December 1703 at Montréal, Quebec Province, Canada.3,2,7 

Family

Toussaint Pothier dit Laverdure b. circa 1675
Marguerite and Toussaint Pothier dit Laverdure had eight children (see Jetté).6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S914] Drouin's Dicitonnaire National, page 1138.
  2. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 936, 937, 1081.
  3. [S604] Lorelei Maison Rockwell, "Early Detroit Settlers, Part 2", page 33.
  4. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 937, 1081.
  5. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 1081.
  6. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 937.
  7. [S934] C. M. Burton, Cadillac's Village, page 82; letter from Fr. Denissen to C.M. Burton, 9 Nov 1896.

Toussaint Pothier dit Laverdure1,2,3

M, b. circa 1675
Family Explorer
FatherÉtienne Pothier dit Laverdure4
MotherMichelle de Lahaye4
Birth*Toussaint Pothier dit Laverdure was born circa 1675 at St-Bernard, Charlesbourg, Quebec Province, Canada, (date based on baptism.)5 
BaptismHe was baptized on 13 August 1675 at Québec City, Quebec Province, Canada.5 
Marriage ContractA contract for the marriage of Toussaint and Marguerite Thunay was signed on 27 November 1703 before Notary Michel LePailleur.2 
Marriage*Toussaint Pothier dit Laverdure married Marguerite Thunay, daughter of Pierre Felix Thunay dit Dufresne and Élisabeth Lefebvre, on 1 December 1703 at Montréal, Quebec Province, Canada.6,7,3 

Family

Marguerite Thunay b. circa 1675
Toussaint and Marguerite Thunay had eight children (see Jetté).2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S604] Lorelei Maison Rockwell, "Early Detroit Settlers, Part 2", page 32, 33.
  2. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 937.
  3. [S934] C. M. Burton, Cadillac's Village, page 82; letter from Fr. Denissen to C.M. Burton, 9 Nov 1896.
  4. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 936, 937.
  5. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 936.
  6. [S604] Lorelei Maison Rockwell, "Early Detroit Settlers, Part 2", page 33.
  7. [S352] René Jetté, Dictionary of Quebec Families, page 936, 937, 1081.
  8. [S914] Drouin's Dicitonnaire National, page 1138.