Person:Robert Rumsey (3)

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Robert Rumsey
b.Bef 1642
  • HRobert RumseyBef 1642 - Bet 1710 & 1712
  • WRachel FrostBef 1647 - Aft 1710
m. Bef 1667
  1. Ensign Benjamin RumseyAbt 1667 - 1732
  2. Isaac RumseyEst 1674 - Aft 1725
  3. Abigail RumseyAbt 1680 - 1724
Facts and Events
Name[1] Robert Rumsey
Gender Male
Birth[1] Bef 1642 Based on estimated date of marriage.
Marriage Bef 1667 Based on estimated date of birth of eldest known child (Benjamin).
to Rachel Frost
Will[1] 28 Nov 1710
Death[1] Bet 28 Nov 1710 and 20 Nov 1712 Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (probably)Between date of will and date of probate.
Probate[1] 20 Nov 1712 Will proved.
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Rumsey, Robert, in Jacobus, Donald Lines. History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield. (New Haven, Conn.: The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company, 1930-1932)
    1:510-11.

    "Rumsey, Robert. He m. Rachel Frost, dau. of Daniel. He recorded a homelot, by grant from the town of Fairfield, 9 Feb. 1669 [1669/70]. He conveyed land, 28 Nov. 1710, to his son Robert, and in default of heirs, to his son Benjamin. Will 28 Nov. 1710, proved 20 Nov. 1712; wife Rachel; sons Benjamin, Isaac, Daniel, Robert; three daus. Rachel Hide, Abigail Osborn, Elizabeth Barlow; gr. dau. Hannah Rumsey; gr. s. Isaac Rumsey. Adm'n on undivided estate granted, 5 Apr. 1756, to John Andrews. On 19 Apr. 1756, a part of Robert's estate which was intestate was ordered divided among the seven heirs (or their representatives), Benjamin, Isaac, Daniel, Robert, Rachel, Abigail, Elizabeth."