Elizabeth (Stark) Smith (abt. 1662 - 1739)

Born about 1662 in New London, Connecticut [uncertain]

Wife of Michael Lambert — married 19 Apr 1688 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut

Wife of Josiah Haynes — married 3 Mar 1693 in Preston or Stonington, Connecticut [uncertain]

Wife of Nehemiah Smith Jr. — married 9 Sep 1724 in Groton, New London, Connecticut

Descendants

Died 31 Dec 1739 at about age 77 in Groton, New London, Connecticut

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Biography

Elizabeth Stark was born about 1662. ^[1] and was the daughter of Aaron Stark and Sarah unknown. ^[2] Based on her marriage to Lambert in 1688. If she was 15 years old when she married Lambert, then her latest year of birth would be 1673.

Stark Family Group

Children of Aaron Stark and Sarah Unknown who were married about 1653 probably in Saybrook, CT include:

1. Sarah Stark
2. Anna Stark
3. John Stark
4. William Stark
5. Aaron Stark
6. Elizabeth Stark

Marriage to Michael Lambert

Elizabeth Stark married Michael Lambert 19 April 1688 Stonington, New London County, Connecticut^[3]

Marriage to Josiah Haynes

Josiah Haynes and Elizabeth Stark married on 3 March 1693 ^[4][5] probably in Stonington, Connecticut. Their children include:

1. Caleb Haynes
2. Joshua Haynes
3. Comfort Haynes
4. Keziah Haynes
5. Anna Haynes
6. Deborah Haynes
7. Elizabeth Haynes
8. Josiah Haynes

Note for Marriage Record: Josiah Haynes and Elizabeth Lamberd, Lambert was the Name of Elizabeth Stark's first husband, Michael Lambert.

Her husband Josiah Haynes died after his will was made in 1719 and before 23 November 1721 in Groton, New London, Connecticut and is buried in Avery-Morgan Burial Ground in Groton, New London, Connecticut. ^[6]

Marriage to Nehemiah Smith

She married Nehemiah Smith about 07 September 1724.

Death

She died on 31 December 1739. ^[7]

Her will is under the name Elizabeth Smith, the surname of her third husband, Nehemiah Smith, was prepared and signed September 22, 1739 and probated December 31, 1739 indicating she died between these dates in 1739 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut.

Elizabeth was born before 1673. Elizabeth Stark ... She passed away about 1783.^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ Citation Needed
2. ↑ Heritage Consulting. The Millennium File. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: Heritage Consulting.
3. ↑ Book 1, page 132, LDS Microfilm #5593 Data: Text: Quote: "Michall Lambert and Elizabeth Start was married in Stonington Aprill 19th 1688. Present Mr. Samuell Mason, Justice of the Peace & entered Aprill 28, 1688, present Mr. John Stanton, Recorder."
4. ↑ White, Lorraine Cook, ed. The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. Vol. 1-55. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1994-2002.
5. ↑ Torry, Clarence A. New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2004.
6. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #128718566
7. ↑ Citation Needed
8. ↑ A source for this information is needed.

See also:

• The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records (NEHGS, Boston, 2011) Vol. Stonington, Page 144. Marriage record.
• Stark, Charles Rathbone. The Aaron Stark Family (Wright & Potter, Boston, 1927) Page 1
• Groton, New London County, Ct., Probate Records
• Parkhurst Manuscript, by Charles Dyer Parkhurst
• 1986 research by Marilyn G. Roth, 1300 Palmer Pl. Mitchell, SD 57301.
• First Families of America Vol. 7, p. 883.
• Genealogical Dictionary of First Settlers of New England by Savage, pg. 172.
• www.starkeffect.com

Research Notes

Quotes document which shows Elizabeth Stark, niece of Elizabeth Stark received the property of her father, John Stark, deceased, who was the brother of this Elizabeth Stark. Mentions her Uncle Josiah Haines, second husband of this Elizabeth Stark. Hence she is daughter of Aaron Stark, Sr.

Compiled by Clovis LaFleur. Biography of Elizabeth Stark The latest year of birth for Elizabeth Stark would have been about 1773 based on her marriage to Micah Lambert April 19, 1688.[Note 10] The Elizabeth "Start" in this marriage record is most likely Elizabeth Stark, and would have to have been the daughter of Aaron and Sarah Stark. This speculated year of birth would presume she was at least 15 years old when they married. Elizabeth and Micah had one daughter named Michel Lambert born July 18, 1689 who married Peter Williams. Michael Lambert was a carpenter by trade and contracted to build the Ministers house for the Preston Congregational Church in North New London County, January 13, 1689/90.[Note 10a] The couple lived in Preston during the construction. Lambert completed this project and then probably died sometime before March 3, 1693. Charles R. Stark relates Elizabeth married Josiah Haines on this date and the record can be found in the Groton, New London County, CT Vitals, Vol. 1 pg 102.[Note 11] Josiah Haines is reported to be the Uncle of Elizabeth's niece in 1705 which seems to prove he was married to this Elizabeth Stark, daughter of Aaron Stark, Sr.. [Note 9] Josiah and Elizabeth (Stark) Haines had children named, 1) Elizabeth born March 7, 1694 who married ???? Phillops, 2) Anne born November 3, 1696 who married Nathaniel Brown, 3) Josiah, Jr. born January 8, 1698/9, 4) Joshua born August 27, 1701, 5) Caleb born February 2, 1703, 6) Kaziah born June 7, 1705 who married ???? Streat, 7) Comfort born August 2, 1711, and 8) Deborah. [Note 11] According to CRS, the first four children were born in Preston and are recorded in those records pointing to the family living in this area for a period of time. We know by 1705 they are again living in Groton.9 The birth date of Deborah was not recorded. However, as will be shown, she is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth as, "my loved daughter Deborah Haines". [Note 12] Some time before November 23, 1721, Josiah Haines died, for Elizabeth and her son Josiah Haines, Jr. sold some property where they were recorded as executor and executrix of the estate of the late Josiah Haynes. Elizabeth married Nehemiah Smith September 7, 1724 when he was 79 years old. CRS relates, " The marriage to Justice Nehemiah Smith was an old-age marriage, he being in his seventy-ninth year. He endowed her (Elizabeth) by jointure agreement with one hundred pounds current bills of credit of New England, payable within one year of the date of the marriage. Justice Smith was prominent in the affairs of New London before Groton became a town, and upon organization of the latter he was chosen third townsman. He also served as town clerk, justice of the peace, and in other positions." [Note 11] Elizabeth Stark's will was prepared and signed September 22, 1739 and probated December 31, 1739 under the name Elizabeth Smith, Nehemiah having died August 8, 1727. Therefore, she probably died sometime between these dates. Her sons in the will are mentioned as Josiah Haines and Caleb Haines and from this will we find her daughters were Michel (Lambert) Williams, Caziah (Haines) Streat, Elizabeth (Haines) Phillop, Anne (Haines) Brown, and Deborah Haines. [Note 12] Notes: 9)Parkhurst Manuscript, by Charles Dyer Parkhurst, Vol. 25 (S), page 3e; Whereas I have this day Received of my Fathere in law John Weeks, my full part & proportion of Land, housing and orchard, by the advise, consent & influence of my Uncle Samuell Fish, & my uncle Josiah Haines and yeew sheep which are secured to me by a bill signed by my said fathere and in consideration of the Receipt of the above Land housing orchard &c I Doe hereby Acquite & Discharge my said furthere Claimes Interest or demands of me the said Elizabeth Starke to the Estate of my Honnored fathere John Starke Deceased as having any further right or Interest in said Estate, & Doe declare my selfe to have full power by age in the Law provided to act In this afaire, and I the said Elizabeth Stark Doe acknowledge the receipt of an Iron Kitle, and a chest, and upon the receipt of all the above mentioned Lands housing orchards &c which I acknowledge the receipt of as above Doe Againe Conferme it by seting hereunto my and & seal In New London, Alias Groton, this 17th of July 1705. Signed Elizabeth (Her Mark) Stark; Witnessed by Nehemiah Smith, John Bayly; Elesebeth Stark personally appeared and acknowledged the with in writen signature to be her free act and deed before me. Signed Nehemiah Smith, Justice; The within writen acquittance is guiven Insteed of one signed by the within named Elisabeth Starke, which said Acquitance is lost from John Weeks, as he declares and afermes to whom it was given, upon which this is given; N. London, July 17 1705; As attest Nehemiah Smith, Samuell Avery, Samuell Fish, Josiah Haynes; 10) LDS Microfilm Film #5593; Stonington, New London Co, CT Deeds, 1664-1714, Book 1, page 132; Michall Lambert and Elizabeth Start was married in Stonington Aprill 19th 1688 Pr. Mr. Samuell Mason Justice of the Peace & entered Aprill 28 1688 Pr Mr. John Stanton Recorder. 10a) FHL Film #5381 CT: New London: Preston Deedbooks 1-3 (1687-1722); Mikel Lambert, Book 1, page 103; 13 Jan 1689 Capt Standish Thomas Parks and Caleb Fobes in the behalf of the Town do covenant with Michkell Lambert to build the ministers house in consideration thereof wee doe ingage to pay or cause to be payed unto the sd Lambard two hundred acres of Land to be Laid out in the Town commons and all so to a---- the sd Lambert an equall proportion in the Town commons 11) Stark, Charles Rathbone, The Aaron Stark Family Seven Generations of the Descendants of Aaron Stark of Groton, Connecticut, Wright and Potter, Boston, Mass., 1927 (On LDS microfilm #1018909); page 6 12) Stark, Charles Rathbone, The Aaron Stark Family Seven Generations of the Descendants of Aaron Stark of Groton, Connecticut, Wright and Potter, Boston, Mass., 1927 (On LDS microfilm #1018909); page 7. See full text of will below. Elizabeth Stark Related Records, by Clovis La Fleur, April, 2001 Before 1673 The latest year of birth for Elizabeth Stark would have been about 1673 based on her marriage to Michael Lambert April 19, 1688. The Elizabeth "Start" in this marriage record is most likely Elizabeth Stark, and would have to have been the daughter of Aaron and Sarah Stark. This speculated year of birth would presume she was at least 15 years old when they married. Source: Estimate made by Clovis La Fleur. 1688 Married Michael Lambert April 19, 1688 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut. Source: LDS Microfilm Film #5593; Stonington, New London Co, CT Deeds, 1664-1714, Book 1, page 132; Michall Lambert and Elizabeth Start was married in Stonington Aprill 19th: 1688: Pr. Mr. Samuell Mason Justice of the Peace & entered Aprill 28: 1688 Pr Mr. John Stanton Recorder. 1689 Daughter Michel Lambert born July 18, 1689. Source: 1) Charles R. Stark Book titled, "The Aaron Stark Family, Seven Generations", page 6. Referred to as CRS in remainder of this text. This is source of name of this daughter. 2) Pauline Stark Moore. Source of date of birth. Pauline's source of this date is not known. 1693 March 3, 1692/93 married Josiah Haines. It would seem Michael Lambert died sometime before this date. Couple continued to live in Preston after their marriage for CRS reports their first four children were born in Preston. Source: 1)Groton, New London County, CT Vitals, Vol. 1 pg 102. Shows Josiah Haines married Elizabeth Lamberd (Lambert) on this date. This is source of marriage. 2) CRS, page 6. Source of first four children born in Preston. 1694 Elizabeth Haines born March 7, 1693/94 in Preston, New London County, Connecticut. Source: CRS, Page 6 1696 Anne Haines born November 3, 1696 in Preston, New London County, Connecticut. Source: CRS, page 6 1699 Josiah Haines, Jr. born January 8, 1698/99 in Preston, New London County, Connecticut. Source: CRS, page 6. 1701 Joshua Haines born August 27, 1701 in Preston, New London County, Connecticut. Source: CRS, page 6 1704 Caleb Haines born February 2, 1703/04 in Groton (Soon to be Groton), New London County, Connecticut. Family moved to this region between the births of Joshua and Caleb. Source: Groton, New London County, CT Vitals, Vol. 1 pg 102. 1705 1) Kaziah Haines born June 7, 1705 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Source: Groton, New London County, CT Vitals, Vol. 1 pg 102. 2) July 17, 1705, Elizabeth Stark's niece, Elizabeth Stark, daughter of John Stark who died in 1689, becomes of age (21) to receive her inheritance. Document states, " consent & influence of my Uncle Samuell Fish, & my uncle Josiah Haines', indicating the wife of Josiah Haines is the sister of John Stark, hence his wife Elizabeth must be the daughter of Aaron Stark since John Stark is known to be the son of Aaron from his 1685 will. Source: Parkhurst Manuscript, by Charles Dyer Parkhurst, Vol. 25 (S), page 3e. (See Elizabeth Stark who married John Newberry and was daughter of John Stark for full text of this document) 1711 Comfort Haines born August 2, 1711 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Source: Groton, New London County, CT Vitals, Vol. 1 pg 102. 1713 Deborah Haines was born after August 1712 and before 1718. The name of this child comes from the will of Elizabeth, prepared in 1739 and giving much of her belongings to her. She had to be 21 to receive these belongings, hence her latest year of birth was 1718. From the will, it would appear she was single for she is referred to as "Deborah Haines." Source: 1) Groton, New London County, Connecticut Probate Records. 2) CRS, page 6 & 7 1714-1724 1) Source: Groton, New London County, CT Deeds Book 1, pages 641-642. "Elizabeth Haynes and Josiah Haynes (This is Josiah Haynes, Jr.) both of Groton, executor & executrix to ye last will and testament of Josiah Haynes late of Groton Deceased, for 26L, paid by Serjt. John Avery yeoman, sold, all our right to undevided lands that we now have, 23 Nov 1721. Signed: Elisabeth Hayns her A Mark, Josiah Haynes. Wit: Samll. Avery, Thomas Chipman. Ack and recd: 23 Nov 1721." 2)Sometime before Nov. 23, 1721, Josiah Haines died as seen above. Elizabeth Haines then married Nehemiah Smith September 7, 1724 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Source: CRS, page 6. 1727 Nehemiah Smith died August 8, 1727. This couple had no children. Source: CRS, page 6 1739 1) Will of Elizabeth Smith was prepared and signed September 22, 1739. Source: CRS, page 6 2) Will of Elizabeth Smith was probated December 31, 1739. Therefore, Elizabeth Stark, daughter of Aaron Stark and his wife Sarah died between September 22 and December 31 of 1739 in Groton. The content of her will follows: Source is CRS, pages 6 & 7 Will of Elizabeth (Stark) Smith (Copied from pages 6 & 7 of Charles R. Stark Book) In the name of God Amen. The 22 day of September Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred thirty-nine I Elizabeth Smith of Groton in the colony of Connecticut in New England being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God therefor calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all persons once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and resign my soul into the hands of God who gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian burial at the discretion of my Excutor nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of the Almighty God and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life I give and devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form: I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Michel (Lambert) Williams eighteen pounds & twelve shillings money that is in Jeames Ashbys hands and also one sucking mare colt that now follows my riding mare. I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Caziah (Haynes) Streat my riding mare and side saddle and bridle. I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Elizabeth (Haynes) Phillop my chest of drawers that stands in my house and also ten pounds money that is in her husbands hands and also Experance my apprentice maid. I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Anne (Haynes) Brown one chest of drawers and one round table which shall be bought out of my other estate before distribution. I give and bequeath unto my loved daughter Deborah Haines (Haynes) two "fether" beds & bolsters that has boughten tickers and two bedsteads and cords and two pair of curtains one pair callicoe and one pair cotton and also one chest of drawers and one round table and one large chest with five drawers and one square table and one small chest and one "bocks" and ten "chears" and also six pewter platters and seven pletes and also three pewter basins and also one quart pot and two pint pots and one warming pan and one firing pan and also my large brass "Cittle" and also one iron kettle and three iron pots and one large stone "judge" and I also give my above named daughter three of my best cows and one "heffer" and one year and vantage horse and also twenty sheep and also two swine fatted with the corn that is now in the field and ten bushels of corn to eat and also one quarter of beef and ten pounds of tallow and colored yarn for two coverlids and half my "flacks" and all my hay below my house in my upper field and also two tramelles and a fire shovel and tongs and two skillets one brass and one iron. I give and bequeath to my beloved son Josiah Haines (Haynes) my apprentice boy Jonathan Fillops and also my cart "hupes" and boxes and cleves and pin and also houe and axes and also one stack of oats and also order my son Josiah to be my executor. I give and bequeath to my beloved son Caleb Haines (Haynes) six pounds money taht is in his hands and also one pair of plow irons and after my just debts and funeral charges are paid I give my son Josiah Haines and my five daughters equally all the rest of my estate. Signed: Elizabeth Smith Witnesses: Nathan Smith, Bethia Rock, Sarah Woodmansee Probated: December 31, 1739