Lewis Chilson (1800 - 1860)

Born 1800 in Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Dorcas (Damon) Chilson — married 27 Oct 1820 in Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Descendants

Died 24 Aug 1860 at about age 60 in Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

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Biography

Lewis Chilson. ^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Born 1800 Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.^[1][2][3]

Baptism: 1824 Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. ^[6]

Died Age: 60. 24 AUG 1860. Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. ^[1] Cause: Phthisis - an archaic name for tuberculosis.^[4]

Buried Center Cemetery, Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. ^[1]

Residence

• 1830 -Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.^[5]
• 1840 - Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA^[7]
• 1850 Age: 51. Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.^[2]
• 1855 Age: 57. Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.^[8]
• 1860: Age: 60. Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. ^[3]

Note: #N890.

Marriage Husband Lewis Chilson. Wife Dorcas Damon. Marriage 27 OCT 1820 in Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. ^[9] Children:

1. Orpha Chilson.
2. Fordyce Chilson
3. Rodney Chilson

Notes

Note N890The following notes are from Susan M Hillier Roe's research: 1

FROM WESTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CHURCH RECORDS.

A rather interesting story about Lewis Chilson that shows the way it was in the Puritan/Congregational.

Church in New England... 1

7 Jan 1824--"A complaint brought by Deacon Pliny Sikes charging brother Lewis CHILSON with having neglected more than 2 years both the preaching of the word and the Lord's table was read. The pastor stated that he had sent him a copy of the complaint with notice to appear to answer at this time and place to the church. Brother Richard Clapp informed that he had left the copy of the complaint at the house of said brother Lewis CHILSON. Maj. A. Fisher, Deacon Sikes, and Brother R. Clapp related his statements to them of his reasons for not attending, expressing his purpose not to attend. Voted that brother Richard Clapp see brother Lewis CHILSON and learn whether not attending the meeting of the church at this time be voluntary and unnecessary--and inform the pastor, that measures shall be taken as shall be proper." After this entry was a notation--"Brother Clapp informed the pastor that brother L. CHILSON'S non attendance was voluntary.".

19 May 1824--"An admonition prepared by the pastor to be given to brother Lewis CHILSON was read by the pastor and adopted by the brethren." (This was the required first admonition.).

24 Sept 1824--"An admonition prepared by the pastor was twice read, accepted, and voted to be administered as the church's second admonition to brother Lewis CHILSON, a week from the next Lord's day, in the manner directed, as to the other admonition which the church has ordered.".

Lord's Day, 3 Oct, 1824--"The admonition to brother Lewis CHILSON was publicly read, a notification had been previously sent to him to attend, but he did not.".

19 May 1825--"Voted to consider the case of Lewis CHILSON." "Voted to pronounce on him a sentence of excommunication. A sentence twice read was adopted, declaring Lewis CHILSON to be excommunicated from the fellowship of this church." (on file) "Voted that the sentences of excommunication of Joseph Norton, Lewis CHILSON, and Joseph Kingsley, Jr. be published by the pastor's reading them in this house on the Lord's day which shall be next after the sabbath on which the Lord's supper shall be administered here in July next." (The pastor of the church at this time was Enoch Hale.). 1

NOTE: By the time he was excommunicated from the Congregational Church, he had already been a member of the Baptist Church for a year. Is this harassment or what??. 1

More About LEWIS CHILSON:

Burial: Westhampton Cemetery (Source: I have visited this cemetery).

Fact 1: 29 March 1821, Lewis Chilson gets land in Westhampton from his father Joseph Chilson. (Source: Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, Deeds, Book 53, page 282.). 2: 4 March 1824, Lewis and his brother Noah Chilson buy land in Westhampton from Isaac C. Bates and take out a mortgage. (Source: Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, Deeds, Vol. 51, page 266.). 3: 25 April 1825, Lewis buys land in Westhampton from his brother Luther Chilson. (Source: Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, Deeds, Book 53, pg 689.). 4: 27 May 1825, Mary Chilson, widow, and Luther Chilson and his wife Rachel Quit Claim their land in Westhampton to Lewis Chilson. (Source: Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, Deeds, Vol. 52, pg 483.). 5: 1830, Appears on US Census in Westhampton, MA. 6: 24 November 1834, Mortgage between Lewis Chilson and Melser Wales in Westhampton. (Source: Westhampton, MA, Mortgages.). 7: 1837, Was living in School District #4, Turkey Hill, Westhampton, Hampshire, MA (Source: Westhampton Residents Listed by School District, (Corbin Collection), His family listed as Lewis, age 39, Dorcas age 37, Orpha, age 16, Fordyce, age 13.). 8: 1843, Plaintiff in court case in Westhampton -- attached personal property of Luther Alvord. (Source: Westhampton, MA, Town Records.). 9: 1846, Quit Claim Deed to Levi Burt seems to be last land transaction for Lewis Chilson in Westhampton, Hampshire, MA. (Source: Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, Deeds, Book 113, page 224.). 10: Bet. 1846 - 1847, Defendant in court three court cases in Westhampton--personal property attached. (Source: Westhampton, MA, Town Records.). 11: 1850, On US Census in Westhampton, Hampshire, MA (5 in fam).

Occupation: Laborer.

Religion 1: 1816, Member of Westhampton Church. (also 1819) (Source: Westhampton, MA, Congregational Church Records.). 2: 19 May 1825, Excommunicated from Westhampton Congregational Church for nonattendance at the preaching of the Word and at the Lord's Table for two years. (Source: Westhampton, MA, Congregational Church Records.). 3: 3 April 1824, Membership Certificate, Chesterfield Baptist Society, resident of Westhampton, MA (Source: Corbin Collection, Westhampton.). 1

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 September 2018), memorial page for Lewis Chilson (1800–24 Aug 1860), Find A Grave: Memorial #122673301, citing Center Cemetery, Westhampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA ; Maintained by James Bianco (contributor 47745493) .
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MD9B-SMB : 12 April 2016), Lewis Chilson, Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing family 99, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZCD-626 : 12 December 2017), Lewis Chilson, 1860.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N7JQ-1M6 : 10 March 2018), Lewis Chilson, 24 Aug 1860; citing Westhampton, Massachusetts, v 139 p 29, State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 960,176.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5V-JLR : 19 August 2017), Lewis Chilson, Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing 438, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 64; FHL microfilm 337,922.
6. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).View on Ancestry (subscription required)
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHY3-YGS : 7 September 2017), Lewis Gillson, Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing p. 228, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 184; FHL microfilm 14,677.
8. ↑ "Massachusetts State Census, 1855," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQW5-35L : 11 March 2018), Lewis Chelson, Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 953,947.
9. ↑ Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook). View on Ancestry (subscription required)

• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MD9B-SMB : 12 April 2016), Lewis Chilson, Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing family 99, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZCD-626 : 12 December 2017), Lewis Chilson, 1860.
• "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5V-JLR : 19 August 2017), Lewis Chilson, Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing 438, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 64; FHL microfilm 337,922.
• "Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N7JQ-1M6 : 10 March 2018), Lewis Chilson, 24 Aug 1860; citing Westhampton, Massachusetts, v 139 p 29, State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 960,176.
• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 September 2018), memorial page for Lewis Chilson (1800–24 Aug 1860), Find A Grave: Memorial #122673301, citing Center Cemetery, Westhampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA ; Maintained by James Bianco (contributor 47745493) .
• "Massachusetts State Census, 1855," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQW5-35L : 11 March 2018), Lewis Chelson, Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States; State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 953,947.