Person:Moses Colvin (5)

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m. 9 May 1776
  1. Capt. Moses Colvin1776 - 1863
  2. Celinda Colvin1790 - 1873
  3. Chloe Colvin
  4. Amy Colvin
  • HCapt. Moses Colvin1776 - 1863
  • WOlive Colvin1770 - 1826
m. 19 Mar 1794
  1. Elizabeth Colvin1801 - 1875
  2. Susan Colvin1806 - 1858
Facts and Events
Name Capt. Moses Colvin
Gender Male
Birth? 7 Jul 1776 Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Marriage 19 Mar 1794 Scituate, Providence, Rhode Islandto Olive Colvin
Death? 28 Dec 1863 Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States


BIOGRAPHY: In the " History Hope written for "the Pawtuxet Valley Gleaner in 1905 was the following; " Captain Moses Colvin, farmer, father of a large family with many descendants, was also a prominent man in the community. He received his title from once having commanded a company of state militia. He lived to be very old and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He like his neighbor the Major Ralph, was interested in town affairs, and was a member of the legislature. He died in 1863. Olive his wife died 5 Aug. 1826 aged 56 yrs.