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Edward was born about 1615 perhaps in Tottenham, London, England, or perhaps St. Andrews In The Wardrobe, England. He married Joan Meade on 15 Oct 1641 in London, England. Their first child, Richard, was born in Tottenham, England. They immigrated to the Colonies in 1642 where they farmed in Hempstead, New York. Four other children, Deborah, Henry, Peter and Jon were born in Hempstead. Most of the Totten family origins can be traced back to Edward and Joan Meade Totten, of Tottenham, England. They emigrated to North America, Long Island, New York. They immigrated to the Colonies in 1642 where they farmed in Hempstead, New York. Four other children, Deborah, Henry, Peter and Jon were born in Hempstead. Edward died about 1665 at the age of fifty. Edward buried details are unknown. [1]
FRANCIS AND ELIZABETH
Edward De Totten was born in June 1615, in Tottenham, Middlesex, England as the son of Francis Tutton and Elizabeth "Betty" M. Lamb. He married Joan Meade Totten on 15 October 1641, in London, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. He immigrated to New York, United States in 1642. He died on 16 October 1665, in Hempstead, Queens, New York, United States, at the age of 50, and was buried in Hempstead, Nassau, New York, United States. (Researcher: Richard Parker; Source Information: FAMILY SEARCH)
1641 --- ENGLAND AND WALES MARRIAGES 1538-1988
1665 --- GOBAL FIND A GRAVE INDEX BURIALSAT SEA AND OTHER SELECTBURIAL LOCATIONS 1300'S-CURRENT [1]
TOTTEN FAMLY HISTORY
EDWARD TOTTEN was born Abt. 1615 in Tottenham, London, England, and died Abt. 1665 in Hemstead, Long Island, New York. He married JOANE MEADE 15 October 1641, daughter of THOMAS MEADE. She died Unknown in Hempstead, Long Island, New York.
Notes for EDWARD TOTTEN:
Married: Totten, Zebulon, Staten Island, and Mary Doty 1770 May 26
Page 417.--In the name of God, Amen, I, JOHN TURNER, of New York, shipwright, being of sound mind. I leave to my nephew, William Turner, ?10. To my niece and God daughter, Ann Griggs, ?20. To my apprentice, Jeremiah Mires, ?25. To my son William all my wearing apparel and my black coat and breeches. To my daughter Ann, wife of Silvanus Dillingham, all my household furniture. To my son-in-law, Silvanus Dillingham, "my Schowghs (scows) and sail boat. My executors are to sell my two houses and lots in the East Ward of New York, near Peck's Slip, either at public outcry or private sale. Of the proceeds I leave 1/3 to my daughter Ann, 1/3 to my son William, 1/3 to my grand daughter Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Totten. I make my brother, Israel Horsefield, and my nephew, Thomas Griggs, executors.
Page 210.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN TREDWELL, of Hempstead, in Queens County, being weak in body, I leave to my wife Phebe, the use of all lands, except as hereafter given, also a negro boy and two negro girls. I leave to my nephew, Samuel Tredwell, all my lands on Cow Neck and a lot of meadow on Hicks Neck, at Hempstead south, which was my father's, lying upon the east side of the Neck; Also a lot of meadow on the west side of the above lot, which I bought of Mary Pearsall; Also my vly lot of meadow on the east side of Hicks neck, with the rights of upland thereto belonging. [He leaves certain slaves, which are to be set free.] I leave to my nephew, Benjamin Tredwell, all my lands, houses, and barns in the Town Spot of Hempstead, and all my land and meadow on Hicks Neck, that I bought of Isaac Garmain, and all my land lying between Daniel Pines River and Carman's River, on the east side of the highway that leads from Hempstead down into Hicks Neck; Also all my rights in the undivided lands in Hempstead. I leave to my nephew, Benjamin Tredwell, "all my apparel and my military arms and horse furniture." I leave to my kinsman, Thomas Tredwell, son of my nephew, John Tredwell, all my right of land between Merick river and Daniel Pines River. I leave to Sarah Lawrence, wife of Adam Lawrence, Esq., and to Tredwell Waters, son of my friend, Anthony Waters, all that tract of land which I own at Searingtown, on the north side of Hempstead Plains; bounded east by the highway that leads from the Plain to Cow Neck, south by the road that leads to Searingtown, west by James Searing, and north by Samuel Searing. I leave to my kinswoman, Mary Tredwell, daughter of my nephew, John Tredwell, deceased, my silver punch bowl. I leave to my friend, William Totten, ?15. [To a manumitted slave he leaves ?20.] I make my wife Phebe, and my nephew Samuel, and my friend, David Jones, of Fort Neck, executors. Mentions "Hannah Bedell, daughter of my friend, Jeremiah Bedell, of Hempstead," and "my friend, Jacob Smith of Herricks, in Hempstead."
Page 16.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN TOTTEN, of Rombout Precinct, Duchess County, farmer, being weak and infirm. All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Lovinee (or Sovinee) ?250 and two negro girls, and two cows, one horse, saddle and bridle, a bed, and 1/2 of household goods. I leave to my sister, Rebecca Brooks, ?120, "but if she should die before she gits it, then to her children." I leave to Thomas Southard, my sister's son, ?10, and a horse and 1/2 of my apparel. "I will give ?5 to Trinity Church at Fishkill, to buy a Bell." I leave to Phebe Weekes, my sister's daughter, ?5. To Jeremiah Cooper, ?5. I leave to my brother, Jonas Totten, 5 shillings, and 5 shillings to his oldest son, Benjamin. All the rest of my personal estate to be sold, and the money paid to my wife and to Isaac Southard, David Southard, and Lovina Whiteman, my sister Phebe's children, and to Sarah Van Wyck, my wife's sister's daughter. I make my wife and my sister, Rebecca Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, and Jeremiah Cooper, executors.
Dated July 29, 1773. Witnesses, Samuel Mills, yeoman, John H. Sleght, merchant, James Brumfield, Jr., tanner. Proved, November 22, 1773.
Page 254.--In the name of God, Amen, February 6, 1766, I, GILBERT TOTTEN, of Cortlandt's Manor, in Westchester County, farmer, being sick. My executors are to sell my negro man "Robin" and my negro woman "Susa" soon after my decease, and the money used to pay funeral expenses and debts. I leave to my wife the whole use of my farm that I now live on, for bringing up my children until my eldest son Samuel is of age, and then he is to have the use of one quarter. And my wife Mary is to have the use of the rest until my second son Joseph is of age, and then he is to have the use of one quarter. When my son Edward is of age, he is to have the use of one quarter. My wife is to have the use of the rest, and the best room in my house. After her decease my three sons are to have all the farm. I leave to my wife one cupboard, a looking-glass, warming-pan, and all pewter and brass, and three cows and a horse, and 1/2 of the wheat and rye. The rest of personal estate to be sold and divided among my children, Samuel, Joseph, Edward, Gilbert,
Page 416.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID FULTON, of the Precinct of New Windsor, in Ulster County, yeoman, being sick. I leave to my wife Ann ?8 every year during her life, and her bed and a cow, and a linen wheel and 1/2 of the pewter for life, and then to my heirs. I leave to my daughter, Jene Harris, ?40 and a table. To my grandson Alexander ?40. To my grandson, Thomas Fulton, son of my son David, ?5. To my son John ?10, and all wearing apparel. To my son Hugh ?4, "which I give him as his wright of heirship." To my grandson, David Fulton, son of my son Hugh, ?10. To my brother, James Fulton, ?30. To my sister, Hannah Fulton, ?10, "to be put in the care of Samuel Lawson and Alexander Wilson, of New York, to be sent in Hogsed staves or flaxseed, or cash, to be directed to Robert Gurig, in Coldrain, Ireland." I leave to my daughter, Ann Totten, ?6. "If I should not myself sign a deed of sale to John Deen for my land, while I live, my executors shall give him a deed when he fullfilleth his contract with me. Otherwise to sell the same." I make Matthew McDonnell, of New Windsor, and Jonathan Brooks, of Orange County, Cornwall Precinct, executors. Dated June 13, 1770.
Military:
Will: Joseph Totten
Page 112.--In the name of God, Amen. This 25th day of October, 1781, I, JOSEPH TOTTEN, of Hempsted,:
Death: Richard Totten, Jr.
Page 461.--George Clarke, Esq., President of Council and Commander-in-Chief. Whereas Jacob Totten, of Queens County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his wife Hannah, March 29, 1736
Page 279.--George Clarke, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor. Whereas, PHEBE SEAMAN, of Hempstead, in Queens County, died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Nicholas Dean and Peter Totten, of West Chester County, April 5, 1742.
Will: Samuel Totten
Will: Moses Fowler
Will: Nathaniel Seaman
Will: Edward Churchill
GEORGE BROWN, (son of Andrew Brown,) lived on Stony Hill, where John W. Hand now lives. His wife's name was Elizabeth Martin, of Woodbridge. She died, 6th August, 1777, aged 25 years; and he married(???) Wood, a sister of Samuel Wood, of Dayton, and also a sister of Esther, the wife of Jonathan Totten. He had children: (2d Generation.)
ISAAC CONKLIN, 2d, (6th child of Stephen, son of William, and Comfort Pitney, had children. (4th Gen.): 1. Sally, who married Sineus Baker, of Littletown, Morris County, and had children: A. Isaac Conklin Baker; B. Harriet Baker. -- 2. Damon, who married Sally Nevill, daughter of Charles Nevill, of Basking Ridge, and had children: (5th Generation.) A. John Nevill. -- B .Elizabeth, who married Abraham P. Jones, son of Edward of Newark, and had children: 1. Edward; and 2.John Nevill, who died 23d September, 1848, at 3 years. -- C. William --D. Charles married, 7th January, 1851, Lydia A. Bird -- E. James -- F. Frances. --- 3. Joshua, Jun., born 3d May, 1759, married Polly Johnson, sister of John Johnson, New-York. -- 4. John, twin to Joshua, Jun., married Jerusha Haines. -- 5. Sarah, born 16th September, 1766, married John Mott. -- 6. Abigail, born 26th November, 1768, married Mr (???) Pangborn, of Rahway, and by his 2d wife Joshua Conklin had children: -- 7. Benjamin, born 28th August, 1777, married Mary High, daughter of Jacob, of Sterling Valley. -- 8. Keziah Bonnel, born, 12th October, 1779, married Mr (???) Garthwaite, of Elizabethtown. -- 9. Temperance, born 2d February, 1781, married John Totten, son of David. [See Totten.]
NATHANIEL DAY, (son of John Day,) had nine children: (4th Generation.) : 1. Rachel, who married David Peppers. -- 2. Joseph married, 31st July, 1788, Patty Totten, daughter of Samuel Totten -- 9. Mary married Jesse V. Douglass, and had children: A. Elizabeth, who married Andrew W. Brown, son of Thompson. [See Brown.] -- B. Jemima, who married Joseph W. Totten, son of Jonathan.
BENJAMIN HAND lived on Long Hill, where Samuel Stanbury formerly lived, and owned the farm lately owned by John Littell, and now owned by Richard Ayre and his son William. (2d Generation.) He married Phebe Wood, sister of Samuel Wood, who went to Dayton, Ohio. She was also a sister of the wife of George Brown, and of Esther, the wife of Jonathan Totten.
THOMAS D. JONES, (son of Luther,) and Hetty High, lived in Sterling Valley, and had children: (3d Generation.): 1. Martha Bebout, who married Cornelius Totten, son of John, and had children: A. Georgiana Totten -- B. Matilda Totten, who died in infancy. -- C. Matilda married James White, and had children: William White andAnne Eliza White, and then they went to Savannah, Georgia. -- C. Margaret married Jacob Leonard, son of Samuel, of Sterling Valley, and had children: A. James Leonard; 2. William Leonard. -- Mary, who died of consumption, 28th September, 1850. -- D. Wealthy Anne -- E. Emma.
JAMES TOTTEN was probably the son of Sylvanus Totten, who lived in this neighborhood in 1765. He lived on the north side of Long Hill, where Noah Williams lately lived; he married Hester Propo, who died 7th June, 1773; he died 7th May, 1774; they had children: 1. Sarah, who married, 16th March, 1767, Moses Blancher. -- 2. David married, 25th January, 1775, Sarah Pierson. -- 3. John married Rhoda Marsh, of Rahway, sister of Daniel Marsh.
JOHN TOTTEN died 11th September, 1810, aged 56 years. Rhoda his widow died 20th January, 1835, aged 82 years.
DAVID TOTTEN, (son of James,) and Sarah Pierson lived in Sterling's Valley, and had children: 1. Mary, who married Israel Brant. --2. Elizabeth married Mr. Boylan. -- 3. John married Tempe Conklin, daughter of Joshua. [See Conklin.] -- 4. Joseph married, 17th June, 1820, Mariah Hathaway, of Morristown. --5. James married Sally Freeman, daughter of Philip. -- 6. Martha married John Robert Littell, son of Robert. [See Littell.] 7. Rachel married Amos Stevens, son of John. [See Stevens.]
JOHN TOTTEN, (son of David,) and Tempe Conklin, had children: 1. Betsey, who married John Putnam, son of Miles, live in Green Valley, near Plainfield, and had children: -- A. Andrew Jackson Putnam -- B. Miles Putnam -- C. John Davis Putnam; D. Randolph; Putnam -- E.. Lewis Craig Putnam, twin to Randolph; F. Mary Putnam; G. Harriet Putnam. -- 2. David married Mary Anne Thompson, daughter of Jane, daughter of Hezekiah Thompson, and had children: A. Jane -- B. Elias -- C. David -- 3. Anne married Samuel Pangborn, of Green Valley, and had children: A. Eli Pangborn -- B. Benjamin Pangborn C. John Pangborn -- D.Drake Pangborn -- E.Mary Adeline Pangborn -- F.Abel Stewart Pangborn. -- 4. James married Eliza Wood, daughter of Silas, of Logansville, and had children: A. Phebe -- B. Mary Anne -- C. William -- D. Ellen -- E. Catherine Elizabeth F. Carter -- G. Fanny. == 5. Abby married Abel Stewart, son of William D. Stewart, Esq. [See Stewart.] -- 6. Eunice married Alexander Cameron, son of Elisha, of Sterling's Valley. -- 7. Joshua married, 1st, Emeline Foster; 2d, Caroline Spinning, daughter of John, of Elizabethtown, and had children: A. Henry Francis -- B. John Spinning Totten -- C. Cornelius married Martha Jones, daughter of Thomas D. Jones, and had children: 1. Georgiana; 2. a daughter, who died young.
JAMES TOTTEN. (son of David,) and Sally Freeman, had children: -- 1. Nancy, who married William Ayers, son of David, of Union, and had children: A. Lewis Ayers, born 1835; 2. Mary Jane Ayers, born 1838 -- B. Silas married Adeline Mc Cormichael -- C. Freeman married Jane Whitenack, and had children: -- A .Eugene B. Sarah Elizabeth C. Thomas; 4. Linus who died at about 17 years -- 5. Jane married William Fulkerson -- 6. William married Eliza Squier, daughter of John -- 7. Hervey -- 8. George Washington -- 9. John Henry, twins -- 10. Jackson.
JOHN TOTTEN, (son of James 1st.) and Rhoda Marsh, lived in Passaic Valley, and had children: 1. Benjamin
Totten, who died in infancy -- 2. Betesy Totten, born 1785, and married 29th March, 1798, Joshua Kindall, son of Job Kindall, of Burlington County, and had children: A. John Marsh Kindall, who married, 8th March, 1838 -- B. Anne Doty Kindall married Ezra Wooden, son of Gideon. C. Margaret Kindall D. William Kindall, born 1823, has a daughter Frances, born March, 1843 -- E. 5. Elihu Kindall, who died of cholera, 10th July, 1849 -- F.6. Eliza Kindall; 7. Mariah Kindall.
Mr. Joshua Kindall died 6th December, 1831, aged 51 yrs. of Green Valley, and had children: 1. Elizabeth Wooden; 2. William Wooden; 3. Sarah Wooden; 4. Mariah Wooden; 5. Ludlow Wooden; 6. Martin Wooden; 7. Susan Wooden.
Nancy Ludlow, daughter of Joseph Totten, and had children: A. Joshua Ludow -- B. Hannah Ludlow -- C. John Ludlow.
SAMUEL TOTTEN, (brother of James Totten 1st) lived a little south of the corner store south of the church, and kept a tavern there. He died 25th June, 1775; his widow died 17th March, 1790; they had children: 1. Samuel Totten, Jun. who married 9th June, 1785, Martha Tuttle -- 2. Martha Totten married, 31st July, 1788, Joseph Day, [See Day. -- 3. Jonathan Totten married, 15th October, 1792, Esther Wood, daughter of Jeremiah Wood.
JONATHAN TOTTEN, (son of Samuel,) and Esther Wood. Mr. Jonathan Totten died 24th February, 1837, aged 68 years. They had children: 1. Jane Totten, who married John McClasky Schureman, son of John, and had children: A. Jonathan Schureman, who married Keziah -- B.. Samuel Schureman married Cornelia Dickerson, daughter of Philemon. Jane then died, and Mr. Schureman married again, Mrs. Melick, who had a son, Abraham Melick, who married Eliza Schureman, daughter of Samuel Schureman, brother of John McClasky. By this 2d wife, J. McC. Schureman had a son, Leonard Schureman, who is a stone cutter, in Morristown. 3. Henrietta Totten.
Nancy, who married Jacob Nixon, and had children: 1. Pamelia Nixon, who married Mr. Dunn; lives in Morristown, and keeps a large milliners' shop -- 2. Harriet Jane Nixon married Aaron Hedden, son of Thomas -- 3. Jeremiah Nixon married Hannah Price, daughter of Rice Price: live in Roxbury, Morris county -- 4. Betsey Nixon, who lived in New York, and died 31st Jan. 1852, unmarried -- 5. Esther Nixon, who married Ezra Williams, son of Noah; lives in New-York, and have no children - -- 6. Abraham Morrel Nixon, who died 20th Dec. 1827, aged 27 years -- 7. Joseph Wood Nixon married, 31st July 1823, Jemima Doug las, daughter of Jesse V. Douglas, of Springfield.
JEREMIAH TOTTEN, (son of Jonathan,) and Hannah Price, had children: 1. Samuel, who married Sarah Anne Osborn, daughter of John, and had children: A. John Osborn Totten, and others -- 2. Jonathan Totten, born 1st Sept. 1821, married, 22d July 1843, Mariah Schureman, daughter of Samuel, have no children. [See Scudder.] -- 3. William Totten -- 4. Jane Totten -- 5. Benjamin Totten -- 6. Abigail Totten -- 7 Agnes Totten -- 8. Hannah Totten -- 9. Anne Totten -- 10. Edwin Totten.
JOSEPH W. TOTTEN, (son of Jonathan,) and Jemima Douglas, had children: 1. Abraham Morrel Totten -- 2. William Pierson Totten -- 3. Mary Elizabeth Totten -- 4. Hetty Mariah Totten who married (???), and died at 19 years -- 5. Charles Jackson Totten -- 6. John Totten -- 7. Jonathan.
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