Person:William Francis (30)

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William Francis
b.7 May 1737 Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
d.22 May 1808 Bristol, Ontario, New York, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 11 May 1728
  1. Hannah Francis1728 -
  2. Thomas Francis1730 -
  3. Reuben Francis1732 -
  4. Levi Francis1734 -
  5. William Francis1737 - 1808
  6. Mary Francis1739 -
  7. Abraham Francis1741 -
  8. Peleg FrancisAbt 1743 -
  9. Lydia FrancisAbt 1745 -
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  William Francis1737 - 1808
  • W.  Esther KnappCal 1740 - 1821
m. 6 Sep 1761
  1. Thomas Francis1762 -
  2. Eunice Francis1765 -
  3. William Francis1767 - 1771
  4. Sarah Francis1771 -
  5. William Francis1775 - 1842
  6. Seth Francis1782 -
  7. Betsey Francis1786 -
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Facts and Events
Name William Francis
Gender Male
Birth[1] 7 May 1737 Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage 6 Sep 1761 Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United Statesto Esther Knapp
Death[2][3] 22 May 1808 Bristol, Ontario, New York, United States
References
  1. ↑ Dighton (Massachusetts). Town Clerk. Town records, 1709-1884. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972)
    Vol. 1, p. 123.

    William frances the son of Thomas frances by Leeah his wife was born may ye 7: 1737.

  2. ↑ Find A Grave: Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol Center, NY, in Find A Grave
    William Francis.

    WILLIAM FRANCIS
    DIED
    NOV. 22, 1808,
    Aged 71 Y'rs
    6 m's & 4 d's
    ---
    ESTHER KNAPP,
    HIS WIFE
    DIED
    APR. 21, 1821,
    Aged 81 Y'rs
    & 5 ds.
    [Note: birth of William calculates to about 18 May 1737. This appears to be the correct birthdate corrected for the calendar shift. The basis for the 11 Mar 1737 given on the memorial page is unknown and it is suspected of being uncredible.]

  3. ↑ New York. Surrogate's Court (Ontario County) Wills and Letters. (Ontario, New York, United States)
    Vol. 4, p. 197.

    Will of "William Francis of Bristol in the County of Ontario and State of New York" dated 24 May 1805, proved 4 Jun 1811, names wife Esther; five children (to wit) Thomas Francis Eunice Wheaton Sarah Maran William Francis Jun and Betsey Francis; son Seth Francis. Seth Francis to be executor.

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