1704 - 1733 (28 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Abigail Birchard was born on 24 Jul 1704 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut (daughter of Samuel Birchard and Ann Calkins); died on 14 Jun 1733 in Norwich, New London, CT. Other Events:
- _FSFTID: LKDN-T13
- _UID: 591E5BE1CD7B44E1A6450FF5CA9199E1E453
Abigail married Nathaniel Post on 24 Mar 1725 in Norwich, New London, CT. Nathaniel (son of Samuel Post and Ruth Lathrop) was born on 6 Sep 1702 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in Nov 1799. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- Jabez Post was born on 23 Jan 1726; died on 13 Mar 1726.
- John Post was born on 25 Dec 1726 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 10 Apr 1809.
- Jabez Post was born on 5 Aug 1730; and died.
- Abigail Post was born on 1 Apr 1733; and died.
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Generation: 2
3. | Ann Calkins was born in 1676 (daughter of David Calkins and Mary Bliss); and died. Other Events:
- _UID: 05641264B2854FCCAB71866625C87446E038
Children:
- Ann Birchard was born in in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; and died.
- 1. Abigail Birchard was born on 24 Jul 1704 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 14 Jun 1733 in Norwich, New London, CT.
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Generation: 3
4. | John Birchard was born in 1628 in England (son of Thomas Birchard and Mary Robinson, (?)); died on 17 Nov 1702 in Lebanon, New London Co, Connecticut. Other Events:
- _FSFTID: LYCS-YVX
- _UID: EE77EAD719784178B08BEC962DF383C494C0
- Immigration: 1635, New England, ship 'True Love'
Notes:
John was a landowner and one of the thirty nine original settlers of Norwich, Connecticut. He was the first County Clerk and Schoolmaster there. He is also said to have owned property inLebanon, Franklin, and Bean Hill, Connecticut. By the many documents he signed while Clerk, he fixed the present spelling of the family name. (See Burpee's Story of Connecticut). He was a Deputy to the General Court of Connecticut from Norwich in October, 1691. His autograph can be found in Caulkin's History of Norwich.
He was one of the four original proprietors the five miles tract purchased from Owaneco the Indian in 1692, and moved there about 1698.
Can anyone imagine the pain and anguish John and his wife must have endured? Out of thirteen children, six died under the age of five, including the first five children the couple bore.
John married Christian Andrews on 22 Jul 1653 in Norwich, New London, CT. Christian (daughter of William Andrews and Mary Unknown) died on 21 Jan 1723. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Christian Andrews (daughter of William Andrews and Mary Unknown); died on 21 Jan 1723. Other Events:
- _UID: FA06B235BCA849E6BACE7CA47A188B9CDBCF
Children:
- Thomas Birchard was born in Oct 1654 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in 1658 in Norwich, New London, CT.
- Katherine Birchard was born in Nov 1656 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in 1656 in Norwich, New London, CT.
- John Birchard was born in Jan 1657 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in 1658 in Norwich, New London, CT.
- John Birchard was born in Dec 1659 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in 1662 in Norwich, New London, CT.
- Sarah Birchard was born in May 1661 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in 1664 in Norwich, New London, CT.
- 2. Samuel Birchard was born on 16 Jul 1663 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in 1720.
- James Birchard was born on 16 Jul 1665 in Norwich, New London, CT; died about 1745 in Norwich W. Farms, now Franklin, CT.
- Abigael Birchard was born in Nov 1667 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- Thomas Birchard was born in Jan 1669 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- John Birchard was born in Feb 1671 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- Joseph Birchard was born in Feb 1673 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- Benjamin Birchard was born in Dec 1675 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in 1675 in Norwich, New London, CT.
- Mary Birchard was born in Jun 1677 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- Danell Birchard was born in Nov 1680 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
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Generation: 4
8. | Thomas Birchard was born in 1595 in England (son of Living and Catherine Finch); died about 1683 in Norwich, New London, CT. Other Events:
- _UID: CEFEDBAF5A314ABD974B47801160E2EFD381
- Immigration: 19 Sep 1635, New England
Notes:
He is said to be a founder of Hartford, Connecticut, and a Deputy to the General Court of Connecticut from Saybrook in 1650-51. He and his familey sailed for New England from London onSeptember 19, 1635 aboard the ship "True Love". The Port of London registry, as cited by Burpee, lists his children Elizabeth, Marie, Sara, Susan, John, and Ann, along with his wife Mary.Some New England records show him as being a resident and property owner in Roxbury, Massachusetts; Hartford, Connecticutt; Martha's Vineyard and Saybrook, Connecticutt.
Burpee's Story of Connecticut (pp.1459-60) contains some historical data on the ancient Birchards. In reference to a somewhat contemporary Birchard's ancestors comes this:
"The name of Birchard, Burchard, is one of the
most ancient in Europe. It is first found on
record in Wurzburg, lower Franconia, district
of Bavaria, Germany in 750 A.D., when a St.
Burchard went to Rome to secure permission from
Pope Zacharias for Pepin, father of
Charlemagne, to assume the kingship of the
Merovingians. From that time on the Birchard,
Burchard, family continued their association
with the descendants of Charlemagne and played
a prominent part in the formation of the French
and German nations. Their prominence in the
religious affairs of the continent is evidenced
by the fact that a church of great antiquity
bearing their name still stands.
"Many famous historical characters have borne
the name of Burchard, among them six marshals
of France, all of whom bore the title of
Montmorency awarded by the King of France for
meritorious service. Another interesting
personality was Elizabeth Birchard, wife of
Oliver Cromwell, the 'Great Protector of
England'.
"The family was established in England during
the Norman invasion. Two knights, the Lord
Bourchier and the Lord Burchard, came here with
William the Conqueror and were rewarded with
lands in the Counties of Sussex and Essex.
Their names are enrolled on the Doomsday Book,
which was compiled at the behest of the
Conqueror. It is generally acknowledged that
the American branch of the family is descended
from one of these courtiers.
Thomas married Mary Robinson, (?) about 1620. Mary was born in 1597 in England; died in 1655 in Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Mary Robinson, (?) was born in 1597 in England; died in 1655 in Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts. Other Events:
- _UID: 8B90CBA1293A42ED871D97A31E5B16058B30
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10. | William Andrews died in 1659 in Hartford, CT. Other Events:
- _UID: 5B5318CCD962426FB65CE76A0F096068C145
William married Mary Unknown on 19 Jan 1640 in Cambridge, MA. Mary and died. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Mary Unknown and died. Other Events:
- _UID: 748E8E075B5F42C4B4177F90B3F89BCA4141
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12. | Deacon Hugh Calkins was born in 1600 in Chepstow, Monmouth, Wales; died in 1690 in Norwich, New London, CT. Other Events:
- _UID: A95A1B7296D84A36B5558286FDC8C5D1EB80
- Immigration: 1640, New England, from Chepstow, in Monmouth, Wales
Notes:
Other spellings of the surname that may be found include Caulkins and Calkin.
A part of the Welsh Company, he immigrated with his minister Rev. Blinman. Settling first at Marshfield, the moved to Gloucester. After eight years they removed to New London.
In 1650 he was a deputy from Gloucester to the General Court of Massachusetts. While at New London, he was chosen twelve times as deputy to the Connecticut Assembly, and was a New London selectman for some time. At Norwich, he was a deputy at ten sessions of the Legislature from 1663 to 1671. He was one of the first deacons of the Norwich church.
At all three towns, he was primarily employed in public business, serving on various committees.
Hugh married Ann Eaton. Ann (daughter of Living) was born in 1605 in Chepstow, Monmouth, Wales; died in Jun 1688 in Norwich, New London, CT. [Group Sheet]
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13. | Ann Eaton was born in 1605 in Chepstow, Monmouth, Wales (daughter of Living); died in Jun 1688 in Norwich, New London, CT. Other Events:
- _UID: FBD9FA9824954B1EA9FE9098DDBEA633CB9D
Children:
- Rebecca Calkins died on 14 Mar 1651 in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- 6. David Calkins died on 25 Nov 1717.
- Sarah Calkins was born on 31 Jul 1626 in England; died in 1677 in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- Mary Calkins was born in 1629 in Monmouth, Wales; died in 1691 in New Jersey.
- John Calkins was born about 1634 in Monmouth, Wales; died on 8 Jan 1703 in Norwich, New London, CT.
- Deborah Calkins was born on 18 Mar 1643 in Gloucester, Massachusetts; and died.
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14. | Thomas Bliss, Jr. was born in in Belstone, Devonshir, England (son of Thomas Bliss and Margaret Hulins); died on 15 Apr 1688 in Norwich, New London, CT. Other Events:
- _FSFTID: M1ST-S3D
- _UID: 4AEDF4A113A8443091EAE7485689A37BA2F0
- Probate: 13 Jun 1688, New London, New London Co, Connecticut
Notes:
His name appears on the Hartford, Connecticut founder's monument located at Main and Gold Streets in the old cemetery. His house-lot in Saybrook consisted of thirty acres, east of the Lyme River. He sold this property July 23, 1662 to John Comstock (Caulkin's History).
Thomas married Elizabeth (unknown) on 30 Oct 1644 in Saybrook, CT. Elizabeth died on 28 Feb 1699 in Norwich, New London, CT. [Group Sheet]
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15. | Elizabeth (unknown) died on 28 Feb 1699 in Norwich, New London, CT. Other Events:
- _FSFTID: 93ZG-J5H
- _UID: 197A0A4AD71D4C618CDB0B796BFFD8A65BB3
Children:
- Elisabeth Bliss was born in Nov 1645 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- Sarah Bliss was born in Aug 1647 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- 7. Mary Bliss was born in Feb 1649 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- Thomas Bliss was born in Mar 1651 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 29 Jan 1681.
- Deliverance Bliss was born in Aug 1655 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- Samuel Bliss was born in Dec 1657 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
- Anne Bliss was born in Sep 1660 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 19 Feb 1714 in Norwich, New London, CT.
- Rebeka Bliss was born in Mar 1663 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 22 Aug 1737 in Norwich, New London, CT.
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