Caleb Wood (abt. 1695 - bef. 1736)

Born about 1695 in Huntington, Suffolk, New York Colony [uncertain]

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Died before 10 Nov 1736 before about age 41 in Huntington, Suffolk, New York Colony

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Biography

Caleb Wood, son of Joseph and Eunice (Jarvis) Wood,^[1] was born about 1695 (based on approximate marriage date of 1720-1722), likely in the area of Huntington, New York Colony. Caleb's will was dated September 4, 1736, and was probated November 10, 1736.^[1]

Caleb married Mary ____ about 1720-1722 (She m2. 16 Aug 1739 John Platt). Their known children were:^[1]

• Caleb, died 1779-80
• Jacob, probably died young
• Mary, married Samuel Powell of Bethpage, March 23, 1748-9
• Keziah, married at Huntington November 22, 1750, Joseph Benedict of New Canaan, Connecticut

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Matthew Wood, "Jonas Wood 'Halifax' of Huntington, Long Island", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Reference Volume 123 (1992), page 225, Reference Volume 124 (1993), pages 25-6 via $ubscription

• Wills & Probate, names daughter Kezia, from "New York, US wills & Probate Records, 1659-1999. [1]

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