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Joshua COIT

Male 1800 - 1881  (80 years)

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  1. 1.  Joshua COIT was born on 25 Aug 1800 (son of Daniel Lathrop COIT and Elizabeth BILL); died on 8 Feb 1881.

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    • FamilySearch ID: K8N9-5FJ
    • _UID: 4537076B1C8740DAA7F26C3F51EE789F45D7


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daniel Lathrop COIT was born on 10 Sep 1754 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died in 1833.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LZC5-QR4
    • _UID: 0273C4C2AB7C48228B9B8378528F92DAFABB

    Notes:

    [quest496.ged]

    Excerps from OTN: He apprenticed along with his brother Jos
    eph Coit inthe drug shop. He lived then with his uncle Daniel Lathrop.

    Excerps from COIT FAMILY: " In 1783, soon after the revolutionary war, hevisited England, Holland, and France, passing the winter in 1784 inParis, to acquire a familiarity with the language, where he enjoyed theacquaintance with Dr. Franklin, then our Minister in France, and of theMarquis La Fayette, lately returned from his American campaigns, and whoehn, as ever afterwards, was pleased to minifest his regard for thecountry of his adoption by courteous attentions to every American.

    " Among the matters of interest witnessed by him in Paris was thefirst successful balloon ascencion, which was made in December, 1783,from the gardens of the Tuileries, by Messrs. Robert and Charles; and heused to describe the enthusiasm of the French people at the success ofthis novel and bold enterprise, from which results were anticipated bymen of science as well as by the public. [From OTN:
    He writes: The two men ascened to about 500 yards in the air, and thensailed oon the wings of the wind about 9 leagues. The wind was small,and they sailed along very prettily; they were about 2 hours and a halfin going 9 leagues. The novelty of the thing is so great that itingrosses half the talk and attention of the city."]

    " After his return from abroad he became associated in business withthe late Mr. Thomas Lathrop, who after a few years retired, leaving himalone in the business, which he continued for some years.
    [OTN: "After his return from Europe he resided until his marriage in 1786(to Eliz. Bill) with Madam
    Jerusha Lathrop, the widow of his uncle Daniel. " He was considered"philosphical, haughty, and appears to have been well educated.]
    " In 1801 he removed with his family, for two or three years, to thecity of New York, where he was engaged in foreign trade, in partnershipwith his brother-in-law, the late Mr. Joseph Howland. At the expirationof this time he returned to his former residence in Norwich, where hepassed the remainder of his life without again embarking in the hazardsof commerce. He had before this time been one of the original purchasersfrom the State of Connecticut of that portion of the State of Ohio knownas New Connecticut, or the Western Reserve; and much of his time wassubsequently engaged in the attempts at colonizing and settling thatterritory, which he repeatedly visited while yet a wilderness. Planshad, indeed been originally formed for an early settlement of thecountry, but in consequence of the opposition of hostile interest, and ofpolitical causes which belong to the history of the times, theseexpeditions were for a long time frustrated, and the proprietors weresubjected to a tedious and costly struggle in providing for thenecessities of this remote region.

    " The means of transportation between the western country and theseaboard was naturally regarded by him as of the highest importance. Hehad while abroad examined, with much interest, the canals of Holland andof England, and he was among the first who conceived and advocated thesystem of internal improvements that have already overspread our country,and have abridged to an interval of little more than twenty-four hours, adistance which he first knew as a toilsome journey of as many days."

    " Before these improvements were commenced he devoted muchconsideration to the possibility of discovering or providing some resultof productive industry, of sufficient value to bear the cost oftransportation from so great a distance. At one time the production ofraw silk he thought might prove available, and with this view hecarefully studied the modes of culture and manufature abroad and in usein this country. And in order to determine the point practically, withcharacteristic forethought, he procured experieinced persons to raise oneor two crops of the silk-worm on a sufficiently large scale under his owninspection, having, fortunately for the experiment, an ample supply ofthe proper mulberry trees at his disposal. The result of this trial,however, satisfied him that there were insuperable obstacles to itsmeeting the end designed.

    " In politics, he was a federalist of the old school, satisfied thatour form of government was the one best adapted to our circumstances,only requiring to be administered by upright men, and in such manner asto interfere as little as practicable with the legitimate pursuits of theprivate citizen. But he took no active part in public affairs furtherthan in systematically voting at elections, and occasionally filling theoffice of Representative in the State Legislature; obligations heconsidered equally due by the citizen to the public when called upon, forhimself preferring the repose and unobtrusive pursuits of private life."

    Daniel married Elizabeth BILL on 23 Nov 1786. Elizabeth (daughter of Capt. Ephraim BILL and Lydia HUNTINGTON) was born on 14 May 1767 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; was christened on 17 May 1767 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died on 8 Mar 1846 in New York City, New York County, New York; was buried in 1846 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth BILL was born on 14 May 1767 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; was christened on 17 May 1767 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America (daughter of Capt. Ephraim BILL and Lydia HUNTINGTON); died on 8 Mar 1846 in New York City, New York County, New York; was buried in 1846 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LZL2-QZX
    • _UID: 633D596BE901430A88828CB67B7859C0F369

    Children:
    1. Daniel Wadsworth COIT was born on 24 Nov 1787 in Norwich, Connecticut; died on 18 Jul 1876 in Norwich, Connecticut.
    2. Lydia COIT was born on 25 Aug 1789; died on 2 Dec 1861.
    3. Henry H. COIT was born on 17 Jun 1791; died on 15 Oct 1870.
    4. Maria COIT was born on 13 Jun 1793; died on 31 Mar 1885.
    5. Elizabeth COIT was born on 23 Aug 1796 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; died on 16 Mar 1868 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried in 1863 in Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    6. 1. Joshua COIT was born on 25 Aug 1800; died on 8 Feb 1881.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Capt. Ephraim BILL was born on 15 Aug 1719 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; was christened on 3 Jan 1720 in New London, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America (son of Samuel BILL and Sarah SHAPELY); died on 24 Nov 1802 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; was buried in 1802 in Norwich City Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

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    • Ancestry: ; Great great grandfather of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the USA
    • FamilySearch ID: LHGV-5RT
    • LifeSketch: ; Ephriam Bill was a prominent citizen of Norwich, CT
    • Military: ; BILL, EPHRAIM DAR Ancestor #: A010115 Notice: TREAT AS NEW ANCESTOR (WHY?) Service: CONNECTICUT Rank: CAPTAIN Birth: 8-15-1719 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT Death: 11-24-1802 NORWICH CONNECTICUT Service Description: 1) SUPT. OF BUILDING SHIPS & INTRENCHMENTS -tc
    • _UID: 2753920B05E44B69825A9A69C1C7A2A25FED
    • Residence: 1800, Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Ephraim Bill in the Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999

    Notes:

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    WFT Ref # 5488 Vol 2
    WFT Ref # 3588 Vol 7

    Ephraim married Lydia HUNTINGTON on 3 Apr 1746. Lydia (daughter of Joshua HUNTINGTON and Hannah PERKINS) was born on 15 Mar 1727 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died on 23 Sep 1798 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Lydia HUNTINGTON was born on 15 Mar 1727 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut (daughter of Joshua HUNTINGTON and Hannah PERKINS); died on 23 Sep 1798 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LZL2-Q6K
    • _UID: C426FE49395D4F1180B9604DA49893714D2C

    Notes:

    [trishsmith.ged]

    WFT Ref # 5488 Vol 2
    WFT Ref # 3588 Vol 7

    Children:
    1. Sylvester BILL was born on 15 Jan 1747; died on 30 Jul 1753.
    2. Lynde BILL was born on 3 Sep 1749; died on 6 Aug 1753.
    3. Gurdon BILL was born on 29 Sep 1751; died on 6 Aug 1753.
    4. Lydia BILL was born on 7 Jul 1753 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died on 1 May 1838 in New York City, New York Co., New York.
    5. Hannah BILL was born on 6 Apr 1755; died on 23 Apr 1756.
    6. Gordon BILL was born on 26 Aug 1757 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; was christened on 9 Oct 1757 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died on 5 Mar 1815 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    7. Ephraim BILL was born on 31 May 1759; died in Nov 1780 in At Sea.
    8. Abigail BILL was born on 18 Jun 1761; died on 2 Oct 1775.
    9. Zachariah Huntington BILL was born on 10 Jun 1763; died on 8 Jun 1788 in At Sea.
    10. William BILL was born on 19 Apr 1765; died on 25 Sep 1784 in At Sea.
    11. 3. Elizabeth BILL was born on 14 May 1767 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; was christened on 17 May 1767 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died on 8 Mar 1846 in New York City, New York County, New York; was buried in 1846 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    12. Hannah BILL was born on 21 Sep 1769; and died.
    13. Sylvester BILL was born on 1 Aug 1771; died in 1862.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Samuel BILL was born on 22 Sep 1683 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (son of Samuel BILL and Elizabeth WEBSTEAD); died on 24 Sep 1733 in Spectacle Island (Boston), Suffolk, Massachusetts.

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    • FamilySearch ID: K4TY-YL1
    • _UID: 4DBED0E977034CFC8C1BA7146CEEFCE82675
    • Residence: 1683, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    [trishsmith.ged]

    WFT Ref # 5488 Vol 2
    WFT Ref # 3588 Vol 7

    Samuel married Sarah SHAPELY on 19 Mar 1701 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Sarah was born about 1681 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jul 1720 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Sarah SHAPELY was born about 1681 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jul 1720 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LZG4-8H3
    • _UID: 59328A9511884C94A8F9233E244C7A41502B

    Children:
    1. Samuel BILL was born on 21 May 1702 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Mar 1804 in Suffolk, Massachusetts.
    2. Joseph BILL was born on 26 Jun 1704 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Jul 1705 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. Joseph BILL was born on 8 Feb 1706 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; was christened in in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; and died.
    4. Richard BILL was born on 2 Dec 1708 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; and died.
    5. Benjamin BILL was born on 1 Nov 1709 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 1 Nov 1709 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; and died.
    6. Sarah BILL was born on 12 Feb 1710 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; and died.
    7. Ruth BILL was born on 18 Mar 1711 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 15 Mar 1711 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; and died.
    8. Elizabeth BILL was born in Jan 1713 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; and died.
    9. Mary BILL was born on 24 Jan 1714 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 24 Jan 1714 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; died in in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
    10. 6. Capt. Ephraim BILL was born on 15 Aug 1719 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; was christened on 3 Jan 1720 in New London, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died on 24 Nov 1802 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; was buried in 1802 in Norwich City Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.

  3. 14.  Joshua HUNTINGTON was born on 30 Dec 1698 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America (son of Simon HUNTINGTON and Lydia GAGER); died on 26 Aug 1745 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; was buried in 1745 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LZD5-BG2
    • Name: Joshua HUNTINGTON
    • _UID: 786373F00A894412A11F60CF3339362CE4A7

    Notes:

    Joshua Huntington was admitted to the church in Norwich, CT at the same time with his wife, in 1727. He seems to have been a very active business man. He was one of the most forward in commencing the new settlement at the Landing. He was allowed to take up "twenty-five square upon the water on the west side of Rocky Point, on the north side of Lieut. Lathrop's grant, if it be there to be had; not prejudicing the conveniency to be laid out by James Huntington and Daniel Tracy." He was highest on the list of subscribers to the bridge built in 1737, over the Shetucket to unite Norwich and Preston, an enterprise in which none but moneyed men in that day could engage. In his successful business career, commenced that family distinction and wealth, which, at the opening of the Revolution, had placed his two surviving children at the head of the aristocracy, even of their own aristocratic town. He died on 8/26/1745.

    Source: The Huntington Family In America 1633-1915 Page #446


    Joshua married Hannah PERKINS on 16 Oct 1718 in Newent, Lisbon, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. Hannah (daughter of Jabez PERKINS and Hannah LATHROP) was born on 7 Jul 1701 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America; died in 1745 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America; was buried in 1745 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Hannah PERKINS was born on 7 Jul 1701 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America (daughter of Jabez PERKINS and Hannah LATHROP); died in 1745 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America; was buried in 1745 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LZKY-HGP
    • _UID: DB6091CE89E143B182D6A6B604FBDBD15786

    Children:
    1. Jabez HUNTINGTON was born on 7 Aug 1719 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America; died on 5 Oct 1786 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut; was buried in 1786 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
    2. Jedidiah HUNTINGTON was born on 1 Feb 1722 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; was christened on 4 Feb 1722 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died on 12 May 1725 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America; was buried in 1725 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America.
    3. Andrew HUNTINGTON was born on 2 Oct 1724 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America; was christened on 4 Oct 1724 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died on 14 Jan 1739 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; was buried in 1739 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America.
    4. 7. Lydia HUNTINGTON was born on 15 Mar 1727 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died on 23 Sep 1798 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
    5. Zachariah HUNTINGTON was born on 18 Nov 1731 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; was christened on 28 Nov 1731 in Norwichtown, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died on 8 Sep 1761 in Norwichtown, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; was buried in 1761 in Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America.


  

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