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Joseph Greene1 (M)
b. 26 January 1745, #7152
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Father   Thomas Greene1 b. 4 June 1705, d. 5 August 1763
Mother   Martha Coit1 b. 1 April 1706, d. 1782

Birth* 26 January 1745 Boston, Suffolk, MA1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, Family Group Record.

David Greene1,2 (M)
b. 20 January 1745, d. 12 June 1812, #7153
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Father   Thomas Greene1,2 b. 4 June 1705, d. 5 August 1763
Mother   Martha Coit1,2 b. 1 April 1706, d. 1782

Birth* 20 January 1745 Boston, Suffolk, MA1,2 
Education* 1768 Cambridge, Suffolk, MA, Graduated as valedictorian of his class at Harvard.2 
Education 1772 earned second degree at Yale, New Haven, New Haven, CT2 
Occupation* 1772 Greene's Warf, Boston, Suffolk, MA, Entered the import/export trade with his [half] brothers, Daniel and William Hubbard, operating from a store locatged on a portion of Greene's Warf that he had inherited. By 1772, Greene had become prominent enough in the Boston mercantile community to win election as Clerk of the Market, but two years later he cut himself off from all hopes of public office whe he allied himself with the Loyalist cause by signing the merchants' testimonial to Governor Thomas Hutchinson. Such an unpopular public stance in a city as radicalized as Boston was not only personally risky, it soon made it impossible to continue business. As a result, shortly after the outbreak of hostilities in the spring of 1775, Greene was forced into exile.2 
William Hubbard
Daniel Hubbard
Event-Misc* 1774 Boston, Suffolk, MA, Signs the merchants' testimonial to Governor Thomas Hutchinson (thereby marking himself as a Loyalist).2 
Event-Misc 1775 London, England, Green forced into exile in London, where he is taken into the home of Thomas Fraser, partner in the firm Lane, Son & Fraser, known for tis cordial relationship with Loyalist refugees.2 
Occupation forms partnership with John Rose, London, England2 
Occupation 1777 went to West Indies with John Rose to gain better access to West Indies market., Antigua2 
Marriage* 13 November 1777 Rebecca Rose1 
Event-Misc August 1781 returns to New England, settling his wife and two sons in, New London, New London, CT, (he cannot return to MA due to legal proscriptions in MA on exiles. While awaiting a decision on his status by the MA General Assembly, Greene appears to have lived in Norwichd, CT, while maintaining the New London store that he owned with his partner, William Hubbard.2 
Rebecca Rose
William Hubbard
Event-Misc April 1784 submits petition to the Gov. and Council of MA to return to Boston, Boston, Suffolk, MA2 
Event-Misc 1784 Returns with his family to their manor home in, Boston, Suffolk, MA2 
Rebecca Rose
Death* 12 June 1812 Ballston Springs, NY, "where he had gone seeking treatment for ill health" (from David Greene Letterbook -- see www.clements.umich.edu/Webguides/G/Greene_D.html)1,2 
Obituary June 1812 Very few persons have passed through this life so much beloved and esteemed as Mr. Greene, by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintance -- His singular sweetness of temper, his undeviating politeness, his uncommon attention to strangers, and his extensive connections in business, made him known and admired in every part of the Union; and he was justly considered, both at home and abroad, as one of the most accomplished gentlemen of New England. He was ... alike esteemed for his integrity and his attention to business.2 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, Family Group Record.
  2. [S133] David Greene Letterbook, online http://www.clements.umich.edu/Webguides/G/Greene_D.html.

Benjamin Greene1 (M)
b. circa 1750, d. 1812, #7154
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Father   Thomas Greene1 b. 4 June 1705, d. 5 August 1763
Mother   Martha Coit1 b. 1 April 1706, d. 1782

Birth* circa 1750 Boston, Suffolk, MA1 
Death* 1812 1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, Family Group Record.

Martha Greene1 (F)
b. circa 1751, d. 1752, #7155
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Father   Thomas Greene1 b. 4 June 1705, d. 5 August 1763
Mother   Martha Coit1 b. 1 April 1706, d. 1782

Birth* circa 1751 Boston, Suffolk, MA1 
Death* 1752 1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, Family Group Record.

Rebecca Rose1 (F)
d. 1800, #7156
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Marriage* 13 November 1777 David Greene1 
(Witness) Event-Misc August 1781 David Greene; returns to New England, settling his wife and two sons in, New London, New London, CT, (he cannot return to MA due to legal proscriptions in MA on exiles. While awaiting a decision on his status by the MA General Assembly, Greene appears to have lived in Norwichd, CT, while maintaining the New London store that he owned with his partner, William Hubbard.2 
(Witness) Event-Misc 1784 David Greene; Returns with his family to their manor home in, Boston, Suffolk, MA2 
Death* 1800 2 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, Family Group Record.
  2. [S133] David Greene Letterbook, online http://www.clements.umich.edu/Webguides/G/Greene_D.html.

John Waterman1 (M)
b. March 1672/73, d. 1744, #7158

Birth* March 1672/73 Norwich, Norwich, CT1 
Marriage* 5 November 1701 Elizabeth Lothrop; Norwich, Norwich, CT1 
Death* 1744 Norwich, Norwich, CT1 

Family   Elizabeth Lothrop b. 1 November 1678, d. 5 October 1708
Children  1. Elizabeth Waterman b. 5 Oct 1702
  2. Eleazer Waterman b. 22 Jun 1704, d. 1784
  3. John Waterman b. 8 Jun 1706, d. 23 Apr 1730
  4. Hannah Waterman+ b. 28 Sep 1708, d. 15 Aug 1759

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, AFN:8J4R-L2.

Elizabeth Waterman1 (F)
b. 5 October 1702, #7159
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Father   John Waterman1 b. March 1672/73, d. 1744
Mother   Elizabeth Lothrop1 b. 1 November 1678, d. 5 October 1708

Birth* 5 October 1702 Norwich, Norwich, CT1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, AFN:CDZZ-Q0.

John Waterman1 (M)
b. 8 June 1706, d. 23 April 1730, #7160
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Father   John Waterman1 b. March 1672/73, d. 1744
Mother   Elizabeth Lothrop1 b. 1 November 1678, d. 5 October 1708

Birth* 8 June 1706 Norwich, New London, CT1 
Death* 23 April 1730 Norwich, New London, CT1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, AFN:NKGD-ZX.

Eleazer Waterman1 (M)
b. 22 June 1704, d. 1784, #7161
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Father   John Waterman1 b. March 1672/73, d. 1744
Mother   Elizabeth Lothrop1 b. 1 November 1678, d. 5 October 1708

Birth* 22 June 1704 Norwich, New London, CT1 
Death* 1784 Norwich, New London, CT1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, AFN:NKGD-XR.

Hannah Waterman1 (F)
b. 28 September 1708, d. 15 August 1759, #7162
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Father   John Waterman1 b. March 1672/73, d. 1744
Mother   Elizabeth Lothrop1 b. 1 November 1678, d. 5 October 1708

Birth* 28 September 1708 Norwich, New London, CT1 
Marriage* 8 November 1733 Benedict Arnold; Norwich, New London, CT2 
Death* 15 August 1759 Norwich, New London, CT1 

Family   Benedict Arnold b. circa 1715, d. 1761
Child  1. Benedict Arnold b. 14 Jan 1741, d. 14 Jun 1801

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, AFN:NKGF-03.
  2. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, AFN: 8HQS-12.

Benedict Arnold1 (M)
b. circa 1715, d. 1761, #7163

Birth* circa 1715 London, Middlesex, England1 
Marriage* 8 November 1733 Hannah Waterman; Norwich, New London, CT1 
Death* 1761 Norwich, New London, CT1 

Family   Hannah Waterman b. 28 September 1708, d. 15 August 1759
Child  1. Benedict Arnold b. 14 Jan 1741, d. 14 Jun 1801

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, AFN: 8HQS-12.

Benedict Arnold1 (M)
b. 14 January 1741, d. 14 June 1801, #7164
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Father   Benedict Arnold1 b. circa 1715, d. 1761
Mother   Hannah Waterman1 b. 28 September 1708, d. 15 August 1759

Birth* 14 January 1741 Norwich, New London, CT1 
Military* 31 December 1775 wounded in the Battle of Quebec, Quebec, Canada2 
Military 1776 captures Fort Ticonderoga, NY2 
Military 19 September 1777 until 7 oct 1777, Hero of the battle of, Saratoga, NY2 
Military 30 May 1778 Signed Oath of Allegiance to his country, Valley Forge, PA2 
Military 1778 appt. Commandant of, Philadelphia, PA, by George Washington2 
Military May 1779 begins bargining with the British2 
Military 1781 burns much of the town of, New London, New London, CT, while leading a raid on rebel supply depots for the British.2 
Military September 1781 West Point, NY, Defects to British in return for 6,000 Lbs. Sterling, and a commission as a Brigadier General.2 
Death* 14 June 1801 London, Middlesex, England1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, AFN: 8HQS-27.
  2. [S135] Benedict Arnold, online http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/served/arnold.html.

Isabella Nevins Whelem1,2 (F)
b. 20 December 1840, #7166
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Father   Edward Sedins Whelem2 b. circa 1814, d. February 1894
Mother   Isabella H. Nevins2 b. 25 June 1817, d. 27 May 1885

Birth* 20 December 1840 PA2 

Citations
  1. Conceivable that surname was Nevins (as per IGI).
  2. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, IGI.

Russell Nevins1 (M)
b. 3 March 1815, d. 8 March 1815, #7167
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Father   James Nevins1 b. 7 August 1790, d. 11 March 1866
Mother   Achsah Willis1 b. 27 May 1792, d. 23 August 1847

Birth* 3 March 1815 PA1 
Death* 8 March 1815 PA1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, Family Group Record.

Anna Nevins1 (F)
b. 7 February 1816, d. 7 August 1816, #7168
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Father   James Nevins1 b. 7 August 1790, d. 11 March 1866
Mother   Achsah Willis1 b. 27 May 1792, d. 23 August 1847

Birth* 7 February 1816 PA1 
Death* 7 August 1816 1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, Family Group Record.

Acsah Willis Nevins1 (F)
b. 2 February 1849, d. 20 December 1889, #7169
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Father   Johathan Willis Nevins1 b. 26 March 1826, d. 21 August 1866
Mother   Adaline Ticknor1 b. circa 1829

Birth* 2 February 1849 PA1 
Death* 20 December 1889 2 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, Family Group Record.
  2. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, IGI.

Frank RIverton Nevins1 (M)
b. 13 October 1852, #7170
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Father   Johathan Willis Nevins1 b. 26 March 1826, d. 21 August 1866
Mother   Adaline Ticknor1 b. circa 1829

Birth* 13 October 1852 PA1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, IGI.

J. West Nevins1 (M)
b. 1849, #7171
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Father   John West Nevins1 b. circa 1816
Mother   Anna Thomas Elliott1 b. 2 September 1820

Birth* 1849 of, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA1 

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, IGI.

Elizabeth Thomas1,2 (F)
b. 13 February 1798, d. 12 September 1871, #7173
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Father   Jacob Thomas2 b. 20 January 1768, d. 14 October 1854

Birth* 13 February 1798 Cheltenham, Montgomery, PA2 
Death* 12 September 1871 2 

Family  
Child  1. Anna Thomas Elliott+ b. 2 Sep 1820

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, IGI.
  2. [S148] Quaker-Roots-L, online http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/QUAKER-ROOTS/2003-07/1057509949.

Nannie L. (?)1 (F)
b. circa 1854, #7174

Birth* circa 1854 KY1 
Marriage* before 1875 Samuel Nevins1 
(Witness) Census 1880 Samuel Nevins; Philadelphia, Philadelphai, PA, Samuel is described as maried white Drug Salesman age 32 (Father b. PA, Mother b. PA). Wife Nannie L. , age 26, b. KY, keeps house (Father b. PA, mother born MS). Daughters Anna and Frances are in household. Have servent, Lizzie Kane (age 29, mother and father b. Ireland).1 
Residence* 449 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Philadelphai, PA2 

Family   Samuel Nevins b. 4 August 1847
Child  1. Esther Bowman Nevins b. a 1880

Citations
  1. [S77] LDS FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.org, Individual Record, 1880 Census.
  2. [S78] Joanna Johnson, "message of Jun 15, 2003," e-mail to unknown recipient.


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