Ruth (June) Clason (abt. 1718 - 1782)

Born about 1718 in Stamford, Connecticut

Ancestors

Wife of Stephen Irving Clason — married 29 Jul 1736 in Stamford, Connecticut

Descendants

Died Jan 1782 at about age 64 in Stamford, Connecticut, United States of America

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Biography

Ruth June was born to James and Ruth June in about 1718 (based on the date of her marriage).^[1]

Ruth married Stephen Clason 29 July 1736 at Stamford, Connecticut.^[1][2]

Stephen and Ruth had the following known children:^[2]

1. Stephen, b Dec 1, 1736; m Martha Whelpley
2. David, b Nov 9, 1738; m Hannah
3. Samuel, b Dec 21, 1740; m Hannah Briggs
4. James, b January 18, 1742-3
5. Justus, b 1744; d August 1793
6. Jane, b 1747; d 1831
7. Sarah b 1748

Ruth outlived her husband and was the administrator of his estate. She died in January 1782. In her will, she bequeathed her property to children Justus, James and Sarah.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Connecticut: Vital Records (The Barbour Collection), 1630-1870 (Online Database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2011.) From original typescripts, Lucius Barnes Barbour Collection, 1928. Reference Stamford volume, page 106. Subscription
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Lapham, William Berry Stephen Clason of Stamford, Connecticut, in 1654 and some of his descendants, published 1892. Reference pages 24