Person:Christopher Babcock (3)
Christopher Babcock
b.27 Feb 1736/37 Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
d.Bef 5 Jan 1801
Parents and Siblings
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m. 20 Dec 1721
  1. Mary Babcock1722 -
  2. Elizabeth Babcock1725/26 -
  3. George Babcock1727 -
  4. Martha Babcock1729 - 1809
  5. Susannah Babcock1731/32 - 1750
  6. Christopher Babcock1736/37 - Bef 1801
  7. Samuel Babcock1739 -
  8. Hezekiah Babcock1739 -
  9. Rouse Babcock1746 - 1801
Spouse and Children
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m. Abt 1758
  1. Martha Babcock
  2. Elizabeth Babcock - Bef 1815
  3. Hannah Babcock
  4. Mary BabcockAbt 1765 - 1817
  5. Christopher Babcock - 1803
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Facts and Events
Name Christopher Babcock
Gender Male
Birth[1] 27 Feb 1736/37 Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Marriage Abt 1758 to Martha Perry
Will[3] 27 Nov 1800 Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Death? Bef 5 Jan 1801 Will proved
References
  1. ↑ Westerly Births and Deaths, in Arnold, James N. Vital Record of Rhode Island, 1636–1850: First series, births, marriages and deaths. A family register for the people. (Narragansett Hist. Publ. Co., 1891)
    73.

    BABCOCK, Christopher, of George and Susannah, [born] Feb. 27, 1736-7.

  2.   Babcock, Stephen. The Babcock Genealogy. (New York City, New York: Eaton & Mains, 1903)
    86.

    110. Christopher, son of George, Jr., and Susanna (Potter) Babcock (George, John, James 1st), b. in Hopkinton, R. I., Feb. 27, 1736-7; d. Charlestown, R. I., July 28, 1803; m. Martha Perry of S. Kingsto[w]n.
    In 1767 Christopher Babcock was Lieutenant of the second company of militia in Rhode Island.
    Both Christopher and his wife were large in stature. A tradition states that he weighed four hundred pounds and his wife three hundred pounds. He was of a jovial disposition, and many stories are told of his practical jokes.

  3. ↑ Abstracts of Charlestown Wills, in Rhode Island Genealogical Register. (Princeton, Massachusetts: A. G. Beaman)
    8:211.

    Christopher Babcock. Will dated 27 Nov 1800, proved 5 Jan 1801, pps. 34-37, receipts pps. 91-92, 94-95, 107, 122, 126, 152, 155.
    Son Christopher whose wife was Polly by 17 Aug 1803.
    Daughters: Martha Hazard wife of George Wanton Hazard (receipt), Mary Stanton wife of Joseph Stanton 3d (receipt), Elizabeth Babcock and Hannah Willcox wife of Edward Willcox (receipt).
    Children of my daughter Martha Hazard: Brenton Hazard, Sarah Hazard, Martha Hazard and George C. Hazard.
    My son Christopher to pay his Aunt Elizabeth Perry.
    Witnesses: Hezekiah Babcock, Rowse Babcock, Simeon Perry.

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