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     Abiather Stephenson was born on 28 March 1754 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, America.¹ He was the son of Benajah Stephenson and Almy Long. Abiather Stephenson was baptized on 31 March 1754 in First Congregational Church in Springfield, Massachusetts, America.² On Thursday, 23 April 1772 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, America, at age 18, Abiather Stephenson married Olive Lombard, age 19, daughter of Joseph Lombard and Hannah Dorchester.^2,3 Abiather Stephenson was in military service during the Revolutionary War between 1776 and 1780; Pension for 18 months of actual service. Lameness caused by movement of cannon.⁴ In 1790 the Census listed Abiather Stephenson as the head of a family in Springfield, Massachusetts, America. Benajah and Joseph Kellogg are sharing one house.⁵ In 1800 the Census listed Abiather Stephenson as the head of a family in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. One male and one female over 45 years of age. One male under 10, one female under 10, one female between 10 and 15 and one female 16 through 25..⁶ He was listed as Caleb Stephenson's father on the Census of 1810 in Junius, New York, USA.⁷ In 1820 the Census listed Abiather Stephenson as the head of a family in Bloomfield, New York, USA. One male and one female over 45 years of age..⁸ He died on 26 December 1829 in Phelps, New York, USA at age 75.

     Rebecca Bowker was born circa 1755 in Brandon, Vermont, America. She was the daughter of Joseph Bowker and Sarah Taintor. Circa 1780 in Brandon, Vermont, USA, Rebecca Bowker married Solomon Beebe, son of Ezekiel Beebe and Mary MacMullen. Rebecca Bowker died in 1797 in Brandon, Vermont, USA. She was buried in 1797 in Salisbury, Vermont, USA.

     Robert Taylor was born circa 1755.

     Maria Elizabeth Schmidt was born circa 1755. In 1785, Maria Elizabeth Schmidt married Phillip Ament. Maria Elizabeth Schmidt died in 1800.

     Mary (?) was born circa 1755. Circa 1770, Mary (?) married Alexander McClain, son of William McClain. Alexander McClain's wife Mary is mentioned in a deed transaction in 1799.

      DAR ID Number: 75597, also DAR Nos. 34103, 72846.¹ Solomon Beebe was born in 1755. He was the son of Ezekiel Beebe and Mary MacMullen. Solomon Beebe was in military service during the Revolutionary War between 1776 and 1783 ; Enlisted 1776 under Cpt. Comstock and served 1777 to end of war under Cpt. George Webb. He was at Danbury, White Plains, and Yorktown where he was disabled. Honorably discharged 1783 at West Point. In 1818 he received a pension in Addison County Vermont for service as a private in the Massachusetts line. Circa 1780 in Brandon, Vermont, USA, Solomon Beebe married Rebecca Bowker, daughter of Joseph Bowker and Sarah Taintor. Solomon Beebe appears on the census of 1790 in Rutland, Vermont, USA; One male over 16, one under, and three females.² Circa 1798 in Brandon, Vermont, USA, Solomon Beebe married Lydia (?). In 1800 the Census listed Solomon Beebe as the head of a family in Brandon, Vermont, USA. Solomon Bebee: One male and one female age 26 through 44. One female under age 10, one age 10 - 15 and one female 16 -25. 1 male age 10 through 15 and one male under age 10..³ In 1820 the Census listed Solomon Beebe as the head of a family in Salisbury, Vermont, USA. Solomon Beebee: one man and one woman 45 and upwards, one female 26 - 45..⁴ In 1830 the Census listed Solomon Beebe as the head of a family in Salisbury, Vermont, USA. One man and one woman age 70 to 80..⁵ He died on 16 May 1835 in Salisbury, Vermont, USA.⁶

     Phillip Ament was born in 1755. He was in military service between 1776 and 1783, a Revolutionary War veteran. In 1785, Phillip Ament married Maria Elizabeth Schmidt. Phillip Ament died in 1836.

     Allen Beebe was born circa 1756. He was the son of Ezekiel Beebe and Mary MacMullen.

     Goolsbury Childers was born on 1 January 1757. He was the son of Henry Childers and Susanna Goolsby. Goolsbury Childers was in military service during the Revolutionary War between 1776 and 1781 ; Childers, Goolsberry, Pvt., VA Line; placed on pension roll 18 Oct 1832; $80; age 78. On Saturday, 2 February 1782, at age 25, Goolsbury Childers married Nancy Swinney, daughter of Moses Swinney.¹ In 1783 the Census listed Goolsbury Childers as the head of a family. 3 white members in household. In 1800 the Census listed Goolsbury Childers as the head of a family.²
Goolsby Childers was a Revolutionary War veteran, and in his pension deposition declared that he had thirteen children, ten of whom grew to adulthood. He appears on the census of 1840; living with his daughter Nancy Childers Orr's family; listed as a Revolutionary War veteran age 85. He was buried on 4 March 1842. He died on 4 March 1842 at age 85.

     Jonathan Stephenson was born on 2 January 1757 in Springfield, Massachusetts, America.¹ He was the son of Benajah Stephenson and Almy Long. Jonathan Stephenson was baptized on 6 January 1757 in First Congregational Church in Springfield, Massachusetts, America.² He died on 3 January 1761 in Springfield, Massachusetts, America at age 4. The cause of death was smallpox.²

     Alexander Beebe was born circa 1758. He was the son of Ezekiel Beebe and Mary MacMullen.

     John Stephenson was born on 15 August 1758 in Springfield, Massachusetts, America. He was the son of John Stephenson and Margaret Webb. John Stephenson and James Stephenson appear on the census of 1790 in Plattsburgh, New York, USA.

     Pliny Loomis was born on 26 August 1758 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, America. He was the son of Jonathan Loomis and Hannah Selden. On Sunday, 10 June 1781 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, at age 22, Pliny Loomis married Lovisa Stephenson, age 19, daughter of John Stephenson and Margaret Webb.

     David Beebe was born circa 1759. He was the son of Ezekiel Beebe and Mary MacMullen.

     Abner Stephenson was born on 22 August 1759 in Springfield, Massachusetts, America. He was the son of John Stephenson and Margaret Webb.

     Francois Seners was born circa 1760. On Tuesday, 19 July 1785, Francois Seners married Marie Noel.¹ Francois Seners died after 1819.¹

     Walter Brewer was born circa 1760. Circa 1792 in Tolland, Connecticut, USA, Walter Brewer married Lucy Hubbard.

     Lydia (?) was born circa 1760. Circa 1798 in Brandon, Vermont, USA, Lydia (?) married Solomon Beebe, son of Ezekiel Beebe and Mary MacMullen. Lydia was listed as a household member living in Solomon Beebe's family on the Census of 1800 in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, USA.¹ Lydia was listed as a household member living in Solomon Beebe's family on the Census of 1820 in Salisbury, Addison, Vermont, USA.² Lydia was listed as a household member living in Solomon Beebe's family on the Census of 1830 in Salisbury, Addison, Vermont, USA.³

     Ruth Beebe was born circa 1760. She was the daughter of Ezekiel Beebe and Mary MacMullen.

     James McClain was born circa 1760. He was in military service during the Revolutionary War between 1776 and 1781 in Amherst, Virginia, America. Revolutionary War Pension - Amherst County, VA: JAMES McCLAIN
Letter of 20 November, 1975 from Donald R. Harper, State Librarian, Virginia State Library, Richmond Virginia: This is to certify that the following information has been abstracted from records in the Virginia State Library: JAMES McCLAIN was issued a military pay warrant on June 10, 1784, for his service as a soldier in the infantry during the Revolutionary War.¹ In 1783 the Census listed James McClain as the head of a family. Household is one white and two blacks. He died in 1813 in Dudley Defeat, Ohio, USA.

     Nancy (?) was born circa 1760. She married Daniel Richardson circa 1780.

     Agnes Gardner was born in 1760. Circa 1780 in Rutland, Vermont, USA, Agnes Gardner married (?) Loomis. On Friday, 25 April 1783 in Rutland, Vermont, USA, Agnes Gardner married Ezekiel Beebe, son of Ezekiel Beebe and Mary MacMullen.¹ Agnes Gardner was buried in 1844 in Seneca Falls, New York, USA. She died in 1844 in Waterloo, New York, USA.¹

     Calvin Stephenson was born on 23 March 1760 in Springfield, Massachusetts, America.¹ He was the son of Benajah Stephenson and Almy Long. Calvin Stephenson was baptized on 30 March 1760 in First Congregational Church in Springfield, Massachusetts, America.² Benajah Stephenson was granted a deed on 16 August 1796. 8 acres for 6 pounds.

     Lucy Stephenson was born on 25 October 1760 in Springfield, Massachusetts, America. She was the daughter of John Stephenson and Margaret Webb. On Sunday, 11 October 1778 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, at age 17, Lucy Stephenson married Solomon Cooley, age 25.¹ Lucy Stephenson died on 1 January 1849 in Milton, Vermont, USA at age 88.

     Marie Noel was born circa 1762. On Tuesday, 19 July 1785, Marie Noel married Francois Seners.¹ Marie Noel died after 1819.¹

     Nancy Swinney was born in 1762. She was the daughter of Moses Swinney. On Saturday, 2 February 1782, Nancy Swinney married Goolsbury Childers, age 25, son of Henry Childers and Susanna Goolsby.¹

     Lovisa Stephenson was born on 4 February 1762 in Springfield, Massachusetts, America. She was the daughter of John Stephenson and Margaret Webb. On Sunday, 10 June 1781 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, at age 19, Lovisa Stephenson married Pliny Loomis, age 22, son of Jonathan Loomis and Hannah Selden.

     Jonathon Stephenson was born on 15 May 1762 in Springfield, Massachusetts, America.¹ He was the son of Benajah Stephenson and Almy Long. Jonathon Stephenson was baptized on 13 June 1762 in First Congregational Church in Springfield, Massachusetts, America.²

     Chloe (?) was born in 1763 in Waterbury, Connecticut, America. Circa 1785 in Waterbury, Connecticut, America, Chloe (?) married Joseph Warner, son of Joseph Warner and Elizabeth Wakelee. Chloe (?) died on 3 October 1838 in Watertown, Connecticut, USA. Age 75.¹ She was buried in Watertown, Connecticut, USA.¹

     Sarah Warner was born on 6 November 1763 in Waterbury, Connecticut, America.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Warner and Elizabeth Wakelee. Sarah Warner died. Died young.