Category Archives: Setauket
Mysterious ledger entries for Abigail Norton Dayton
On October 7, 1759, at about age 55, Henry Dayton’s health was failing as he wrote his will. Henry, we believe, was the youngest of the five known sons of Abraham and he was also grandson of Samuel who was … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Norton, Denton, Henry Dayton, Setauket
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Samuel Dayton contemplated going to Killingworth, Connecticut?
Google® the phrase “apparently contemplated going to Killingworth” and you will find many references to Samuel Dayton, repeating variations of the sentence “He apparently contemplated going to Killingworth, Conn. where four lots had been assigned him before 19 Apr 1667.” It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Brookhaven, Dayton, Long Island, Mary Dingle, Medlen, Medlin, North Sea, Samuel Dayton, Setauket
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Abraham Dayton, Brookhaven Pastor?
As I continue online research, I am a little surprised to find that there are still a few websites listing Abraham Dayton as “pastor.” Abraham was the son of Samuel Dayton and grandson of Ralph Dayton.
Posted in Abraham Dayton, Brookhaven, Coram, Ralph Dayton, Samuel Dayton, Setauket, Sweezey
Tagged Abraham Dayton, Abraham Dayton Brookhaven Pastor, Abram Dayton pastor, April 30 1697 Abraham Dayton, call to Mr. George Phillips, his name was attached to the call for pastor, Setauket Presbyterian, Setauket Presbyterian Church Abraham Dayton
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