Chidester, Samuel (b. ABT 1759, d. ?)

Reference: 120J-MBP

Note: The assumption is being made here that this Samuel (the one recently
discovered by Paul Volpp in PA on 1/8 2000) is the same as the son Samuel of
Andrew Chidester that was born 1759 in Morris NJ.

Note: From Paul E. Volpp 19 Jun, 2000
1786 he paid taxes and was living in Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., Northampton Co.,
PA 1788, he was still there

Note: 1790 Census of Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., Northampton Co., PA listed under Samuel
Chidester;
Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families. - 1 Free
white males under 16 years. -4
Free white females, including heads of families. -3

Note: 1800 Census of Lower Mt. Bethel Twp., Norhampton Co., PA listed under Samuel
Chidester;
1 male 1-10 years; 1 male 10-16 years; 1 male 16-26 years; 1 male 45years and
up.
2 females 10-16 years; 1 female 45 years and up.

Note: Assuming children were born:
Age 1790 Age 1800 Presumed Sex.
1779 11 gone (to IL?) M.
1781 9 19 M.
1783 7 17 ?.
1785 5 15 ?.
1787 3 13 ?.
1789 1 11 M.
While we can't specify the exact sex of the 3-5 child, we can assume 2 are
female and 1 is male.

Note: I am assuming child 1 is the Samuel Chidester that moved to IL and is my ggg
grandfather. He is listed in the 1830 IL census as between 50 and 60 years
old, so he could not have been # 3,4, or 5... whichever one was male. Dale
Chidester.

Reference: 120J-MCW

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Note: Moved w/ son Daniel ca. 1835 to PA. On 1840 census, Pine Creek Twp. (Later
Knox) Jefferson Co., PA. Info from Paula Pompeii - DHC 4/17/01

Christening: Date: 30 MAR 1729
Place: New Milford,Litchfield,CT

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Christening: Date: 12 JUN 1737
Place: New Milford,Litchfield,CT

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Note: BIRTH: His date of birth was found on a Simsbury, CT film roll obtained by
Franze Atherton from the LDS library. P. Volpp has a copy of the record, but
not the film number

Note: CHRISTENING: Babtised June 12, 1737, Congregational Church, New Milford, CT

Note: BIOGRAPHY: An Indenture to the will of Joseph Hopler places his family in
Albany Co., NY on 11 June, 1790.

Reference: 120J-MZM

Note: On 14 Nov 1698, David's brother James [Jr], deeds David all the Huntington NY
property that their father James [Sr] had deeded him. Huntington, Long Island
Deed Book I, page 367.
David sold several parcels of Huntington land in 1698. By 1705, David had
moved across Long Island Sound to Wallingsford CT where he purchased property
on 8 Jun 1708. He must have returned to Huntington briefly as he made
purchases on credit in 1714-15 at "Lloyd's" - which were satisfied by David's
brother James in 1717.
Nothing has been uncovered regarding David's wife Alice.

Reference: 120J-MQ6

Christening: Date: 9 MAR 1652
Place: Salem,Essex,MA

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Note: 2 Oct 1864 deed in Essec Co, MA land records:
"Jonathan Porter, of Salem, Mass., Essex Co., a planter, hath sold unto James
Chichester his dwelling house, with the land adjoining being about 1.75 acres,
for and in consideration that the said James shall freely allow and give meat,
drink and lodging unto his wife Eunice Porter during her widowhood, in case
the said Jonathan shall dye before her." Essex Co. MA deeds, Vol. VIII, page
293.

Note: By 1662, James and Eunice had moved to Huntington on New York's Long Island.

Note: On 19 Feb, 1662 or 1663, James listed himself as " James, son of James of
Taunton and Salem" and was chosen to be a deputy of the "Corte of the election
helld at hartford (Hartford, CT) next May being tin the year 1663." According
to the Chidester Heritage, "At this time Long Island (residents) had elected
to be part of the Connectricut colony rather than New York, which was a the
time under Dutch rule, hence the sending of delegates to such a olitical
convention. This alliance lasted until 1664 when the Dutch relinquished New
York to the English. At that time the territory came under the New York
mandate."

Note: On 6 June 1662, James was appointed to a committee that passed judgement on
the "desirability of new arrivals into the community." He was also nominated
to keep the "Ordinary" - an inn for travellers and residents. According to the
Chidester Heritage, "It was the practice to select the most prestigious house
on a highway for this service, so it was a distinct honor to be chosen. The
family must be genteel and affable and able to impress the visitors. During
the ensuing 30 years, James added to and improved his home until it was rather
an imposing structure which he named 'The Peace and the Plenty'…..it was still
in service during the Revolutionary War and was the home of 'Widow' Chichester
who, necessarily, served the British officers who at the time controlled the
island."

Note: In 1668 James was elected Constable of Huntington NY. On 20 Jun 1681, "James
Chichester Senr of Huntington in the East Riding of Yorkshire on Long Island"
deeded land to his son James. Huntington, Long Island Deed Book I, page 67.

Note: On 23 Jul 1692, James Chichester deeds "fower" (4?) acres of land to his son
Jonathan. Huntington, Long Island Deed Book I, page 315-316.

Note: On 8 Sep 1696, James' son David applies to become Executor of his father's
estate:
"Know ye that whereas James Chichester late of Huntington in ye County of
Suffolk depart this life on ye 29 Jan 1695/1696 and David Chichester his son
for certain causes thereunto justly moving hath prayed that ye administration
of all ye goods and chattels of ye said deceased may be granted to him ye son
of ye said deceased."

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Christening: Date: 15 SEP 1668
Place: Huntington,Suffolk,Long Island,NY

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Burial: Date: NOV 1691
Place: ,Simsbury,Hartford,Connecticut

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