David Deming (1781 - 1827)

Born 23 Aug 1781 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States

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Died 6 Jun 1827 at age 45 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States

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Biography

Facts

TITLE
General

NAME
David Deming ^[1]

SEX
Male

BIRTH
23 AUG 1781; Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States ^{[2] [3]}
23 AUG 1781 ^[1]

DEATH
6 JUN 1827 ^{[1] [2]}

BURIAL
Colchester Burying Ground, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States ^[1]

MILITARY
Brig. Gen., State Arty. ^[4]

FAMILY
Husband
David Deming
Wife
Abigail Champion
Marriage
14 SEP 1804 ^[5]
17 SEP 1804 ^{[2] [4]}

Research Notes

From "Abridged Compendium," by Frederick Virkus,

"Gen. David [Deming], mem. Conn. Assembly, 1811-23, brig. gen state arty., m. Abigail, dau. of Ben. Henry Champion, Who served in Battle of Bunker Hill."

From "The Champion genealogy : a history of the descendants of Henry Champion of Saybrook and Lyme, Connecticut," p. 293,

"David Deming like many of the intelligent young men of his time went into trade after the close of the Revolution, and was a prominent merchant in Colchester for many years. He represented Colchester in the General Assemblies of 1811, 1813-1815, 1817 and 1823; and was a delegate to the convention held at Hartford in August, 1818, to form the State Constitution. He was also a major of cavalry, and in 1819-20 brigadier-general of the artillery brigade, which consisted of two regiments of light and three of hors artillery."

From the "Connecticut Gazette," June 17, 1801,

"David Deming,

"Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced business at the Store of the late firm of

"Messrs. Hubbard & Brown,

"Having purchased their stock in trade, consisting of a very general and extensive assortment of

"Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Paint, Dye Stuffs, and Groceries.

"...

"Colchester, 8th June 1801."

From the "Connecticut Herald," Oct. 15, 1811,

"Roll of Representatives.

"...

"Colchester, John R. Watrous, David Deming."

From the Connecticut Herald," Feb. 2, 1813,

"Cavalry.

"David Deming, Esq. Major Comdt."

From "The Times," Connecticut, June 6, 1820,

"Nathan Johnson, Esq. of this city, is appointed by the Legislature Brigadier General of Light Artillery, 'vice Gen. David Deming, resigned."

From the "Connecticut Mirror," June 11, 1827,

"Deaths.

"...

"At Colchester, Gen. David Deming."

From the "Connecticut Courant," Feb. 11, 1828,

"Notice.

"To rent, and possession given the first of April next, for one year, (at the end of which the following property will probably be for sale :) -- That noted establishment lately owned and occupied by Gen. David Deming, deceased, situated in the centre of the Borough of Colchester, near the Meeting-house and Academy, consisting of a large and commodious dwelling-house, convenient out houses, an excellent garden and orchard, a good barn, together with two new buildings, suitable for Stores, offices, or shops for most kinds of Mechanics, with about eight acres first rate land. To a gentleman of fortune or business this situation has many very inviting privileges. ...

"Colchester, January 15th, 1828."

David is buried at the Colchester Burying Ground, Colchester, New London, Connecticut.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Source: Title: FindaGrave , Page: Find A Grave: Memorial #7015909
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Source: Title: "New England Families Genealogical and Memorial: Third Series", Vol IV , Page: p. 1606
3. ↑ Source: Title: www.familysearch.org , Page: IGI Film# 170768
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Source: Title: "Abridged Compendium" , Page: p. 769 , Author: Frederic Virkus , Publisher: Name: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, Baltimore MD, 1968.;
5. ↑ Source: Title: "Connecticut Puritan Settlers" , Page: p. 521 , Author: Royal R. Hinman , Publisher: Name: Press of Case, Tiffany and Company, Hartford. 1852; , Call number: R929.1H66 , Repository name: www.familytreemaker.com