Amos Potter1

M
FatherDaniel Potter

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 325.

DANIEL RUTAN [Ru7]1,2,3

M, d. 23 April 1663
FatherCLAUDE RUTAN [Ru3] d. 2 Sep 1658
MotherSARAH BIGENE b. c 1590
     DANIEL was born at Metz, Moselle, Lorraine, France.2 He RUTTAN, p 3 of 139:

"7. Daniel RUTTAN was born in Metz, Lorraine, France. Christened on 27 Dec 1620 in Metz, Lorraine, France. Died on 23 Apr 1663 in of Metz, Lorraine, France. Buried on 23 Apr 1663 in of Metz, Lorraine, France. BAPTIZED: by G. de Marsal

He married Anne DE BIZE on 30 Nov 1642 in of Lorraine, France. Anne DE BIZE was born bout 1622 in France.

They had the following children:

+9 i. Daniel RUTAN

10. ii. Sarah RUTAN was born in of Metz, Lorraine, France. Christened on 17 May 1646 in Metz, Lorraine, France.

11 iii. Paul RUTAN was bron in of Metz, Lorraine, France. Christened on 5 Feb 1649 in Metz, Lorraine, France.

12 iv. Pierre RUTAN was born in of Metz, Lorriane, France. Christened on 5 Sep 1651 in Metz, Lorraine, France.

13 v. Abraham RUTAN was born in of Metz, Lorraine, France. Christened on 5 May 1656 in Metz, Lorraine, France. Died on 12 Dec 1657 in of Metz, Lorraine, France. Buried on 12 Dec 1657 in of Metz, Lorraine, France.

+14 vi. Abraham B RUTAN

15 vii. David RUTAN was christened on 22 Dec 1660 in Metz, Lorraine, France."

I believe the B in Abraham B is just meant to indicate he is the second Abraham in this immediate family.

Rutan Vertical File, Morristown:

"METZ Reformed Church Registers ... 1620 Dec 27*bap DANIEL, son of CLAUDE RUTAN, draper, and SARA BIGENE, Sunday evening by G. de Marsal.
...
16442 Nov 30*mar DANIEL RUTAN, son of CLAUDE RUTAN, draper, and ANNE DE BIZE, daughter of the late Jean de Bize, royal notary, Sunday at Metz.
...
1663 Apr 23*dcd DANIEL RUTAN"

Also

"DANIEL RUTAN and ANNE DE BIZE of Metz had the following children, brothers and sister of ABRAHAM RUTAN:

1644 Apr 10 bap DANIEL (d 23 Dec 1675)
1646 May 17 bap SARA
1649 Feb 5 bap PAUL
1651 Sep 6 bap PIERRE
1656 May 5 bap ABRAHAM (d 12 Dec 1657)
1660 Dec 22 bap DAVID." He was baptized at Metz, Moselle, Lorraine, France, on 27 December 1620. Religion: (an unknown value).2,4 He married ANNE DE BIZE at Metz, Moselle, Lorraine, France, on 30 November 1642.1,2,5,6 DANIEL died on 23 April 1663 at Metz, Moselle, Lorraine, France.2,7,8 His body was interred at ?Metz, France.2

Family

ANNE DE BIZE b. c 1622
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] Unknown author, "Abraham RUTAN, Marie PETILLON", Entry ID: Needs to be independently verified.
  2. [S865] Unknown author, 10 Generations of the Descendants CLAUDIN RUTTAN, p 3 of 139.
  3. [S1135] Unknown author, A collection of papers relating to the Rutan family, in the Rutan Vertical File, Morristown Public Library, NJ, submitted by J Robert Meachem at various times in the 1970s.
  4. [S1135] Unknown author, A collection of papers relating to the Rutan family, in the Rutan Vertical File, Morristown Public Library, NJ, submitted by J Robert Meachem at various times in the 1970s., METZ Reformed Church Registers ... 1620 Dec 27*bap DANIEL, son of CLAUDE RUTAN, draper, and SARA BIGENE, Sunday evening by G. de Marsal."
  5. [S1115] J Robert Meachem, Abraham Rutan Ancestors, "1642 Nov 30*mar DANIEL RUTAN, son of CLAUDE RUTAN, draper,and ANNE DE BIZE, daughter of the late Jean De Bize, royal notary, Sunday at Metz."
  6. [S1135] Unknown author, A collection of papers relating to the Rutan family, in the Rutan Vertical File, Morristown Public Library, NJ, submitted by J Robert Meachem at various times in the 1970s., "METZ Reformed Church Registers ... 1642 Nov 30*mar DANIEL RUTAN, son of CLAUDE RUTAN, draper, and ANNE DE BIZE, daughter of the late Jean de Bize, royal notary, Sunday at Metz."
  7. [S1115] J Robert Meachem, Abraham Rutan Ancestors, Metz Reformed Church Registers: "1663 Apr 23*dcd DANIEL RUTAN."
  8. [S1135] Unknown author, A collection of papers relating to the Rutan family, in the Rutan Vertical File, Morristown Public Library, NJ, submitted by J Robert Meachem at various times in the 1970s., "METZ Reformed Church Registers ... 1663 Apr 23*dcd DANIEL RUTAN."

ANNE DE BIZE1

F, b. circa 1622
FatherJEAN DE BIZE d. b 30 Nov 1642
     ANNE was born at France circa 1622.2,3,4 She married DANIEL RUTAN [Ru7] at Metz, Moselle, Lorraine, France, on 30 November 1642.1,2,3,4

Family

DANIEL RUTAN [Ru7] d. 23 Apr 1663
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] Unknown author, "Abraham RUTAN, Marie PETILLON", Entry ID: Needs to be independently verified.
  2. [S865] Unknown author, 10 Generations of the Descendants CLAUDIN RUTTAN, p 3 of 139.
  3. [S1115] J Robert Meachem, Abraham Rutan Ancestors, "1642 Nov 30*mar DANIEL RUTAN, son of CLAUDE RUTAN, draper,and ANNE DE BIZE, daughter of the late Jean De Bize, royal notary, Sunday at Metz."
  4. [S1135] Unknown author, A collection of papers relating to the Rutan family, in the Rutan Vertical File, Morristown Public Library, NJ, submitted by J Robert Meachem at various times in the 1970s., "METZ Reformed Church Registers ... 1642 Nov 30*mar DANIEL RUTAN, son of CLAUDE RUTAN, draper, and ANNE DE BIZE, daughter of the late Jean de Bize, royal notary, Sunday at Metz."

?JACQUES PETILLON1

M
     He married ?MARIE SY (SI).1

Family

?MARIE SY (SI)
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] Unknown author, "Abraham RUTAN, Marie PETILLON", Entry ID: Needs to be independently verified.

?MARIE SY (SI)1

F
     She married ?JACQUES PETILLON.1

Family

?JACQUES PETILLON
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] Unknown author, "Abraham RUTAN, Marie PETILLON", Entry ID: Needs to be independently verified.

Abram [Abraham] R. Colwell1

M, b. 21 November 1810, d. 15 April 1891
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     He married Cornelia Fairchild.2 Abram was born at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 21 November 1810.3 Abram died on 15 April 1891 at Champaign, Ohio, USA, at age 80.3 His body was interred at Woodstock, Champaign, Ohio, USA.3

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley.
  2. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 498.
  3. [S413] Esther Jensen Colwell, "John II COLWELL, Electa HAND", Entry ID: Ms Colwell appears to do good work.

Hannah R. Colwell

F, b. circa 1811
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     She married Milton Rutan.1 She married Isaac Mars. Hannah was born at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1811.2

Family

Milton Rutan

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 498.
  2. [S413] Esther Jensen Colwell, "John II COLWELL, Electa HAND", Entry ID: Ms Colwell appears to do good work.

Asahel [Azel] Byram Colwell1

M, b. 25 December 1813, d. 13 August 1873
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     Asahel [Azel] Byram Colwell First Settlers, p 70: "Azel [Cauldwell], married Jane Stewart; lives near Hill Grove, Darke Co., and had children: 1. Dennis; 2. John; 3. James McNab; 4. Electa; 5. Martha; 6. Catherine." Asahel was born at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 25 December 1813.2 He married Jane Stewart in 1835.3,4 Asahel died on 13 August 1873 at Eagleville, Harrison, Missouri, USA, at age 59.2 His body was interred at Harrison, Missouri, USA.2

Family

Jane Stewart b. c 1817

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 70.
  2. [S413] Esther Jensen Colwell, "John II COLWELL, Electa HAND", Entry ID: Ms Colwell appears to do good work.
  3. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, 70.
  4. [S1090] Unknown author, Email from Katharine D, e-mail address, 22 Mar 2002, to e-mail address, re Cauldwell's, "Jane Stewart (b.1817 m. 1835) was born in Pennsylvania, per 1850 & 1860 census."

Benjamin Ludlow Colwell

M, b. 1815, d. before 13 March 1903
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     Benjamin was born at Darke, Ohio, USA, in 1815.1 He married Matilda Plummer in 1837.2 Benjamin Ludlow Colwell died before 13 March 1903 at Wood River, Hall, Nebraska; Correspondent Judy Simpson, who sent the obituary, adds note that Benjamin died 27 Feb 1903.

The obituary:

Clinton Register
DeWitt County, Illinois
Friday, March 13, 1903

ALMOST FOUR SCORE AND TEN.
A Former Resident of DeWitt County Dies at His Home in Nebraska, Aged 87 years.

The following is from a Wood River (Neb.) paper. The deceased lived in this county many years, and two of his sons, Milton and Oren, live in Clinton.

Grandpa Colwell on last Friday, after several weeks of suffering and pain from the ravages of disease, passed away, at peace with God and man, and his soul took its flight to the great beyond. On Monday friends were permitted to view the remains at the home from 10 to 1, and at 2 o’clock funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. J. C. Irwin, in the presence of an unusually large number of relatives and friends who came to pay a last sad tribute of respect to the sterling worth and many Christian virtues of the deceased. The floral decorations were very beautiful. Rev. Irwin spoke very feelingly of the many admirable qualities of mind and heart of the deceased and reviewed his life’s history in a pleasing manner. The services over at the church, the funeral cortege formed and, despite the very bad condition of the roads, a large number attended the last sad rites at the Wood River cemetery, where all that was mortal of Grandpa Colwell was consigned to Mother Earth.

Benjamin L. Colwell was the oldest person in Wood River and was certainly a man among men, as a brief review of his life will demonstrate. He was born in Darke county, Ohio, in 1815, where he grew to manhood, when he moved to Champaign county, Ohio, where he lived until June 18, 1850, when he moved to DeWitt county, Ill., Jan. 18, 1850 and resided until 1872, when he moved to Nebraska. [These dates don’t make sense.]

He was married in 1837 to Miss Matilda Plummer and of this union ten children were born, seven of whom survive: Milton R. Colwell and Oren T. Colwell, of Clinton, Ill; Mrs. N. T. Brittin, Mrs. N. C. Burkerd, Mrs. Chas. Brocklehurst, Mrs. Truman Taylor and Will Colwell, together with the aged wife and mother to mourn the loss of kind and affectionate husband and father. Of his children, there are 26 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. The deceased’s marriage with Miss Plummer, 66 years ago, was a most happy one and was much longer and more fruitful than is usually allotted to husband and wife. Early in life the deceased embraced the Christian religion and was ever a faithful worker in his Master’s vineyard. When he came to Wood River he was one of the prime movers in building the Presbyterian church of this place, of which he was a faithful and consistent member up to the hour of his death. Mr. Colwell started in life with little or nothing, but by industry, thrift and good judgment he soon had a competence and of this competence he was always liberal in helping the poor and needy and aiding every worthy cause. Of book learning he had little, but nevertheless he was an educated man for he was a deep student and a keen observer of nature and profited greatly thereby.

The life of Mr. Colwell in many respects was one well worthy of emulation. A Christian man, always honorable, liberal, charitable and unassuming; he was a useful citizen wherever he lived, and in his passing away, at the ripe old age of 87, he leaves behind none but who are glad to commend his life and to believe that as his soul took its flight to Him who gave it, the portals of the pearly city opened wide and the greeting was: “Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord.”.3

Family

Matilda Plummer d. 11 Jan 1904
Child

Citations

  1. [S1324] Clinton Register, 13 Mar 1903, "He [Benjamin L. Colwell] was born in Darke county, Ohio, in 1815, where he grew to manhood."
  2. [S1324] Clinton Register, 13 Mar 1903, "He [Benjamin L. Colwell] was married in 1837 to Miss Matilda Plummer and of this union ten children were born."
  3. [S1324] Clinton Register, 13 Mar 1903, "Grandpa Colwell on last Friday ... passed away." This obituary, printed 13 March 1903, previously appeared in a Wood River, NE newspaper. Judy Simpson, who forwarded the obituary added this note at its bottom: "This was taken from the Wood River, Nebraska, paper, so it was probably a week old. Benjamin died Feb. 27th. His son, Milton, died nine months later (Nov. 27, 1903) and his wife a month and a half after Milton (January 11, 1904)."
  4. [S1324] Clinton Register, 13 Mar 1903.

Charlotte Cauldwell

F, b. circa 1817
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     Charlotte was born at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1817.1 She She is not mentioned as an heir in the chancery court record of 7 Aug 1834, so probably died before her father did. She is probably the child in First Settlers who died in infancy. on 7 August 1834.

Citations

  1. [S413] Esther Jensen Colwell, "John II COLWELL, Electa HAND", Entry ID: Ms Colwell appears to do good work.

Phebe Hand Colwell

F, b. circa 1819
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     Phebe died at Champaign, Ohio, USA.1 She Named for her grandmother. She married Silas Dyer.2 Phebe was born at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1819.1

Family

Silas Dyer

Citations

  1. [S413] Esther Jensen Colwell, "John II COLWELL, Electa HAND", Entry ID: Ms Colwell appears to do good work.
  2. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 498.

Mary Colwell

F, b. circa 1821
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     Mary was born at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1821.1

Citations

  1. [S413] Esther Jensen Colwell, "John II COLWELL, Electa HAND", Entry ID: Ms Colwell appears to do good work.

John H. Colwell

M, b. 29 July 1824
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     John was born at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 29 July 1824.1

Citations

  1. [S413] Esther Jensen Colwell, "John II COLWELL, Electa HAND", Entry ID: Ms Colwell appears to do good work.

Peter Edgar Colwell

M, b. 24 February 1825, d. 19 July 1903
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     He married Lucinda Rutan.1 Peter was born at New Providence, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 24 February 1825.2 Peter died on 19 July 1903 at Champaign, Ohio, USA, at age 78.2 His body was interred at Mechanicsburg, Champaign, Ohio, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 298.
  2. [S413] Esther Jensen Colwell, "John II COLWELL, Electa HAND", Entry ID: Ms Colwell appears to do good work.

?Jane Cauldwell1

F, b. 1836
FatherJohn Cauldwell (2) b. 1786, d. 29 Jul 1829
MotherElecta Hand b. 15 Aug 1792, d. 2 Jul 1868
     ?Jane Cauldwell This is an error. Judging by the birthplace, I am guessing that this is Jane Stewart, the wife of Azel (qv). Katharine D's email gives Jane Stewart's birth as 1817, however. She suggests that this might be Jane Ward wife of William Johnson Colwell (First Settlers, 70). ?Jane was born at Near Hill Grove, Darke, Ohio, USA, in 1836.2

Citations

  1. [S1090] Unknown author, Email from Katharine D, e-mail address, 22 Mar 2002, to e-mail address, re Cauldwell's, "Jane Stewart (b.1817 m. 1835) was born in Pennsylvania, per 1850 & 1860 census."
  2. [S413] Esther Jensen Colwell, "John II COLWELL, Electa HAND", Entry ID: Ms Colwell appears to do good work.

Jane Stewart

F, b. circa 1817
     Jane was born at Pennsylvania, USA, circa 1817.1 She married Asahel [Azel] Byram Colwell in 1835.2,1

Family

Asahel [Azel] Byram Colwell b. 25 Dec 1813, d. 13 Aug 1873

Citations

  1. [S1090] Unknown author, Email from Katharine D, e-mail address, 22 Mar 2002, to e-mail address, re Cauldwell's, "Jane Stewart (b.1817 m. 1835) was born in Pennsylvania, per 1850 & 1860 census."
  2. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, 70.

Uzel Johnson1

M
     He married Phebe Wick before 1768.1 He married Polly Scudder on 15 October 1789.1

Family

Phebe Wick b. c 1734, d. 18 Nov 1788

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 193.

Lois Bonnel

F
     She married Gabriel Johnson on 19 November 1790.1

Family

Gabriel Johnson
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, pp 193-194.

Phebe Wick

F, b. circa 1734, d. 18 November 1788
     Phebe was born circa 1734.1 As of before 1768,her married name was Johnson.1 She married Uzel Johnson before 1768.1 Phebe died on 18 November 1788.1

Family

Uzel Johnson

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 193.

Polly Scudder

F
     She married Charles Hole Jr before 1789.1 She married Uzel Johnson on 15 October 1789.2

Family 2

Uzel Johnson

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 193: "he [Uzel Johnson] married, 15th October, 1789, Polly, the widow of Mr. Hole, and a sister of Capt. John Scudder, of Westfield ..."

    Also p 187: "Charles, Jun., married Polly Scudder, and went ot the Beech Woods, New York, and had a son, Daniel, and perhaps others." [But there is an error on this page: Charles' brother Daniel is listed in one place as marrying Mary Bedell and in another Polly Scudder on this page. Since none of the children's names, for the Daniel-Polly family match known names of Polly's Hole children, I will assume that the correct husband is Charles Jr. And in that case, a son Daniel is added to the known list.]
  2. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 193.

Charles Hole Jr

M
FatherCharles Hole
     He married Polly Scudder before 1789.1

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 193: "he [Uzel Johnson] married, 15th October, 1789, Polly, the widow of Mr. Hole, and a sister of Capt. John Scudder, of Westfield ..."

    Also p 187: "Charles, Jun., married Polly Scudder, and went ot the Beech Woods, New York, and had a son, Daniel, and perhaps others." [But there is an error on this page: Charles' brother Daniel is listed in one place as marrying Mary Bedell and in another Polly Scudder on this page. Since none of the children's names, for the Daniel-Polly family match known names of Polly's Hole children, I will assume that the correct husband is Charles Jr. And in that case, a son Daniel is added to the known list.]

Sally Hole

F
FatherCharles Hole Jr
MotherPolly Scudder
     Sally was born.

Jane Hole

F
FatherCharles Hole Jr
MotherPolly Scudder
     Jane was born.

Samuel Frazee

M
     He married Rachel Hole after 1 February 1809.1,2

Family

Rachel Hole

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, 194.
  2. [S610] Unknown author, "Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey", First Series, Vol 15, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc, Vol XI - 1806-1809, ed Elmer T Hutchinson, MacCrellish & Quigley, Trenton NJ, 1947, 290.

Daniel Hole

M
FatherCharles Hole Jr
MotherPolly Scudder
     Daniel was born.1

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 187.

?MARY MORSE (MORSS)

F
     She married JEREMIAH WOOD at Essex, New Jersey, USA. Jeremiah WOOD evidence gives here birth as c1704, marriage c1700! and lists one child, Ann with b 1702! The other children are b 1768-1774. This stinks..1,2

Family

JEREMIAH WOOD d. 1797
Children

Citations

  1. [S412] Unknown author, "Benjamin HAND, Phebe WOOD", Entry ID: Needs to be separately validated.
  2. [S414] Esther Jensen Colwell, "Jeremiah WOOD, Mary MORSS", Entry ID: This researcher does good work on the Cauldwell/Colwell family but I am less convinced of her work on Hand, Wood, etc families.

Anna Spinning

F, b. 2 September 1771, d. 6 March 1828
     Anna was born on 2 September 1771.1 She married John Williams.1 Anna died on 6 March 1828 at age 56.1

Family

John Williams
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 479.

Samuel Williams1

M

Citations

  1. [S12] John Littell, First Settlers, Passaic Valley, p 479.

Martha Ellen Nance

F, b. circa 1834, d. 4 May 1864
FatherReuben Nance
MotherJane (?)
     Martha Ellen Nance See father's text.
Martha was born at Tennessee, USA, circa 1834.1 She married Lorenzo Dow Bolin (Bolen) in 1851.2,3 Martha died on 4 May 1864.4,3

Family

Lorenzo Dow Bolin (Bolen) b. 24 Jul 1827, d. 24 Mar 1902
Child

Citations

  1. [S389] Giles Co TN, 1850 Census.
  2. [S389] Giles Co TN, 1850 Census, Handwritten note next to Martha NANCE in household 149 "m Lorenzo D. Bolen."
  3. [S430] Unknown author, Email from Shirley Southwell, e-mail address, 4 May 2000, with many details about spouses of Yelly Bolin's children.
  4. [S419] Lucy Bolen Estate, Stone Co MO Appointment of administrators, 29 Jul 1858.

Reuben Nance1

M
     He married Jane (?) before 1830. Oldest child listed in 1850 household is 20.2

Family

Jane (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S389] Giles Co TN, 1850 Census, Dist 16, p 417, household 149.
  2. [S389] Giles Co TN, 1850 Census.