Rebecca Briggs?1,2

F, b. 25 October 1600, d. 8 February 1673
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Rebecca Briggs? married Thomas Cornell.1 
Birth*Rebecca Briggs? was born on 25 October 1600 in prob. Essex Co., England.3,4 
Death*She died on 8 February 1673 in Portsmouth, RI, at age 72 she burned to death in a fire at home (refer to her son Thomas for further details.)5 
Burial*She was buried in by her husband's grave, Portsmouth, RI, her body was twice viewed by the Coroner's Inquest, and was digged up and reburied.5 
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandmother of Ben and Susan. 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

Thomas Cornell b. abt 1595, d. abt 1655
Children

Citations

  1. [S429] Personal history files of Merwin Almy.
  2. [S558] Raywalt, "Thomas and Rebecca Cornell of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York," pp. 5-17, p. 5.
  3. [S476] Cornell, Genealogy of the Cornell Family, p. 2.
  4. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  5. [S476] Cornell, Genealogy of the Cornell Family, p. 24.
  6. [S456] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume Two, p. 137.
  7. [S562] "Bock-Hughes Family Page."
  8. [S476] Cornell, Genealogy of the Cornell Family, p. 267.
  9. [S476] Cornell, Genealogy of the Cornell Family, p. 353-354.
Last Edited25 Feb 2017

William Almy1

M, b. 1601, d. 28 February 1677
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*William Almy was born in 1601 in Dunton-Bassett, Leicester County, England.2,3,4 
Marriage License*He and Audrey Barlow obtained a marriage license in 1626 in Lutterworth, England.5,3,4 
Death*William Almy died on 28 February 1677 in Portsmouth, RI.6,3,4 
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandfather. 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

Audrey Barlow b. 1602, d. aft 1676
Children
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow
Descent from Audrey (Barlow) Almy to Dr. Ben Dowdey
Charlemagne to Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S429] Personal history files of Merwin Almy.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 236, 459.
  3. [S554] Almy, William Almy and his Descendants, p. 11.
  4. [S555] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1985 Soft Cover Edition, p. 4.
  5. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 236, 460.
  6. [S462] Miller, William Almy of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, p. 14.
Last Edited25 Feb 2017

Audrey Barlow1

F, b. 1602, d. after 1676
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Audrey Barlow was born in 1602 in Lincoln, England.3 
Marriage License*She and William Almy obtained a marriage license in 1626 in Lutterworth, England.4,5,6 
Death*Audrey Barlow died after 1676.7,6,5 
FatherStafford Barlow2
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandmother B. 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

William Almy b. 1601, d. 28 Feb 1677
Children
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow
Descent from Audrey (Barlow) Almy to Dr. Ben Dowdey
Charlemagne to Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S429] Personal history files of Merwin Almy.
  2. [S584] Roberts, Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants (2008 Edition), p. 881.
  3. [S466] Mr. Edson Barlow.
  4. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 236, 460.
  5. [S554] Almy, William Almy and his Descendants, p. 11.
  6. [S555] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1985 Soft Cover Edition, p. 4.
  7. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 236.
Last Edited25 Feb 2017

Lydia Masters Taber1

F, b. 1640, d. 1720
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Lydia Masters Taber was born in 1640.2 
Marriage*She married Elder Pardon Tillinghast, son of Pardon Tillinghast and Sarah Browne, on 16 April 1664 in Providence, RI.2 
Marriage*Lydia Masters Taber married Samuel Mason on 4 November 1718.3 
Death*Lydia Masters Taber died in 1720.2 
FatherPhilip Taber1 b. 1 Sep 1605, d. aft 1672
MotherLydia Masters1 b. abt 1609, d. 1649
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandmother. 

Family 1

Elder Pardon Tillinghast b. abt 1622, d. 29 Jan 1717/18
Children

Family 2

Samuel Mason

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S548] Tillinghast, Tillinghasts in America, p. 1.
  3. [S485] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1967, p. 645.
  4. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 12.
  5. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 15.
  6. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 17.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elder Pardon Tillinghast1

M, b. about 1622, d. 29 January 1717/18
Pedigree (click to see)
Elder Pardon Tillinghast monument, former Tillinghast Burial Ground, Providence, RI.
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Elder Pardon Tillinghast was born about 1622 at Severn Cliffs, near Beachy Head, now Eastbourne, Sussex County, England.2,3,1
Marriage*He married Butterworth, daughter of John Butterworth, in 1654.4 
Marriage*Elder Pardon Tillinghast married Lydia Masters Taber, daughter of Philip Taber and Lydia Masters, on 16 April 1664 in Providence, RI.1 
Death*Elder Pardon Tillinghast died on 29 January 1717/18 in Providence, RI.1 
Burial* Elder Pardon was originally buried in the Tillinghast Family Burial Ground on Benefit Street, in Providence, RI. In the late 1800's the town decided to move the remains of those buried in this cemetery (and many other private family cemeteries of the area) to the North Burial Ground. Descendants of Elder Pardon organized a successful effort to preserve the Tillinghast Burial Ground and erected a monument on that site.5 
FatherPardon Tillinghast2 b. 1597, d. abt 1644
MotherSarah Browne2 b. 24 Aug 1600
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandfather. 
Interest* Pardon was the first Tillinghast in the American colonies. His presence was first recorded in Providence, RI on 19 November 1645.6 
Notable KinCelebrities and others
Some Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family 1

Butterworth b. 1633, d. bef 16 Apr 1664
Children

Family 2

Lydia Masters Taber b. 1640, d. 1720
Children

Citations

  1. [S548] Tillinghast, Tillinghasts in America, p. 1.
  2. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  3. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 7.
  4. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 9.
  5. [S548] Tillinghast, Tillinghasts in America, p. 9.
  6. [S548] Tillinghast, Tillinghasts in America, p. 2.
  7. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 12.
  8. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 15.
  9. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 17.
Last Edited25 Feb 2017

Philip Taber1

M, b. 1 September 1605, d. after 1672
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Philip Taber was born on 1 September 1605 in Essex, England.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lydia Masters, daughter of John Masters and Jane Cox, on 21 December 1639 in Cambridge, MA.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*Philip Taber married Jane Latham.2 
Death*Philip Taber died after 1672 in Tiverton, RI.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandfather. 
Immigration*Philip Taber arrived in New England in 1633.5 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family 1

Lydia Masters b. abt 1609, d. 1649
Children

Family 2

Jane Latham b. 1605, d. aft 1669

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S555] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1985 Soft Cover Edition, p. 645.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 195.
  4. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 1.
  5. [S614] Anderson, The Great Migration Directory, p. 329.
  6. [S460] Tabor and Tabor, A Review of Taber-Tabor Genealogy, p. 15.
Last Edited1 Sep 2017

Lydia Masters1

F, b. about 1609, d. 1649
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Lydia Masters was born about 1609 in England.1 
Marriage*She married Philip Taber on 21 December 1639 in Cambridge, MA.1,3,4,5 
Death*Lydia Masters died in 1649 in Yarmouth, MA.1 
FatherJohn Masters1,2 b. bt 1580 - 1581, d. 21 Dec 1639
MotherJane Cox1 b. 1586, d. 26 Dec 1639
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandmother. 

Family

Philip Taber b. 1 Sep 1605, d. aft 1672
Children

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S556] Winthrop Society , "Massachusetts Bay First Settlers - John Masters."
  3. [S555] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1985 Soft Cover Edition, p. 645.
  4. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 195.
  5. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 1.
  6. [S460] Tabor and Tabor, A Review of Taber-Tabor Genealogy, p. 15.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Samuel Stafford1

M, b. 1636, d. 20 March 1718
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Samuel Stafford was buried in the Old Stafford Family Burial Ground, near Conimicut Point, RI.3 
Birth*He was born in 1636 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.2 
Marriage*He married Mercy Westcott, daughter of Stukely Westcott and Juliana Marchant, on 24 February 1660 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.2 
Death*Samuel Stafford died on 20 March 1718 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.2 
FatherThomas Stafford2 b. 1605, d. 4 Nov 1677
MotherElizabeth2 b. 1614, d. 1677
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandfather. 

Family

Mercy Westcott b. abt 1633, d. 25 Mar 1700
Children
Appears on these Charts:Stukely Westcott to Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
  3. [S501] Whitman, History and Genealogy of Stukely Westcott, Volume I, p. 144.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mercy Westcott1

F, b. about 1633, d. 25 March 1700
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Mercy Westcott was buried in the Old Stafford Family Burial Ground, near Conimicut Point, RI.3 
Birth*She was born about 1633 in Yeoville, Somersetshire, England.4 
Marriage*She married Samuel Stafford, son of Thomas Stafford and Elizabeth, on 24 February 1660 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.4 
Death*Mercy Westcott died on 25 March 1700 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.4 
FatherStukely Westcott1 b. abt 1592, d. 12 Jan 1677
MotherJuliana Marchant2 b. 8 Aug 1591, d. 1670
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandmother. 

Family

Samuel Stafford b. 1636, d. 20 Mar 1718
Children
Appears on these Charts:Stukely Westcott to Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S483] Rebecca L. Brown.
  3. [S501] Whitman, History and Genealogy of Stukely Westcott, Volume I, p. 144.
  4. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Stukely Westcott1

M, b. about 1592, d. 12 January 1677
Pedigree (click to see)
Stukley Westcott homesite marker, Warwick, Rhode Island
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Stukely Westcott was born about 1592 in England.2 
Marriage*He married Juliana Marchant, daughter of John Marchant, on 5 October 1619 in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Yeovil, Somerset Co., England.3,2
Death*Stukely Westcott died on 12 January 1677 in Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI.2 
Burial*He is buried in Westcott Cemetery, Warwick, RI. This cemetery was located on the north side of Stukely Westcott's 6 acre home lot on what is now West Shore Road. The site is now behind Warwick Fire Station No. 4.

Origins of the Cemetery
Stukely Westcott emigrated from England to America on June 24, 1635. He lived in Salem, Mass., later moving to Providence with Roger Williams. In June of 1648, Westcott moved his family to the new settlement of Shawomet, now known as Old Warwick.

He was one of six early settlers to organize the first church in Warwick. He was chosen as a member of the Colonial Assembly eight times, and twice selected as one of the General Assistants to the Governor.

In 1663, at a Town meeting, Stukely Westcott was designated a member of a group of citizens to survey and lay out the property for a local blacksmith, a Town House, and the first public burial ground in Warwick.

Westcott died on Jan. 12, 1677 in Portsmouth, R.I., where he went to escape the King Phillip’s War. Family oral history has always maintained that Stukely was buried with his wife Juliana Marchant in the “Westcott Cemetery,” also known as the first public burial ground of Warwick, adjoining his home lot and former residence.

Finding the Westcott Connection
In the fall of 2013 the Warwick Historical Society was contacted by the Westcott Family Association historian Betty Acker. Acker had Westcott memorabilia in her possession and wanted to find a home for it in Warwick. The president of the Warwick Historical Society, Felicia Gardella, began her research to find any other Westcott material that had been collected in previous years. She discovered that Oliver Payson Fuller’s “History of Warwick,” first published in 1875, identified the location of the Westcott Cemetery on Feb 20, 1663 with a lot for a town house adjoining “ye buryings place layd out for ye towne is eight poles square, joining to ye western end of Peter Burzecott’s aker of land.”

This lot was early appropriated for school purposes and located next to the schoolhouse. John Sterling, in his book “Warwick, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries,” published in 1997, lists lost cemetery A18 as the School Master Lot with the grave of Mr. Emmett who was a school teacher at the time of his death in 1727.

Locating the Cemetery
Gardella then approached Pegee Malcolm, chair of the Warwick Historical Cemetery Commission, and the chair of the RI State Cemetery Commission, to help find the actual location of the first Warwick Public Burial Ground.

Mark Brown, a member of the Warwick Historical Cemetery Commission, after comparing old maps to one another, discerned the general location in “Old Warwick” off of what is today West Shore Road. With the help from Colin Parkhurst, also a member of the Warwick Historical Cemetery Commission, and his GPS, Jim Ostiguy and Bob Chorney, members of the Warwick Historical Society, were able to get close enough before counting poles. Poles are a unit of measurement equivalent to 16.5 feet. The team believes they are within 25 feet of the original burial ground. And thus, Warwick lost cemetery A18 was found.

Dedication of the Cemetery
Warwick Historical Cemetery #165 was officially dedicated 351 years after being laid out, when a proclamation was read by Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian making June 28, 2014 Westcott Family Day.

The cemetery has a new sign that reads "Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Warwick 165" and is located behind the Fire Station on Sandy lane.4,5
Notable* A founder of Rhode Island.6
According to Austin's "Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island," in 1638 Stukely and eleven others had a deed from Roger Williams for land the latter had purchased from Canonicus and Miantonomi, which led to the founding of Providence, Rhode Island. In 1639 Stukely was one of the twelve original members of First Baptist Church of Providence.
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandfather. 
Immigration* Stukely Westcott came to the American colonies with his family on an unnamed ship that sailed from Dartmouth, Devon, England on 1 May 1635, and settled in the Salem, MA. area.2 
Notable KinCelebrities and others
Some Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

Juliana Marchant b. 8 Aug 1591, d. 1670
Children
Appears on these Charts:Stukely Westcott to Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S500] Lewis, Westcott Family Tree, p. 1.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 468.
  4. [S603] Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Commission, database accessed 11 Mar 2016, cemetery WK165. From an article in the "Warwick Beacon," Warwickonline.com, Jul7 8, 2014.
  5. [S604] SSWDA, "The Westcott Quarterly", July, 2014. The article is a reprint from the July 8, 2014 edition of "The Warwick Beacon," found online at warwickonline.com. The Beacon article was written and reported by Sue Cabeceiras, Warwick Planning Department liason to the Warwick Historical Cemetery Commission and Beacon reporter Kelcy Dolan.
  6. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 416.
  7. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 418.
Last Edited25 Feb 2017

Sarah Browne1

F, b. 24 August 1600
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Browne was born on 24 August 1600 in Ifield, Sussex, England.1 
Marriage*She married Pardon Tillinghast, son of John Tillinghast and Alice Pardon, on 26 November 1622 in Charlwood Parish, Surrey, England.1 
FatherBenjamin Browne1 b. 12 Oct 1571, d. 28 Aug 1638
MotherSarah Leachford1 b. 1573, d. 1638
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandmother. 

Family

Pardon Tillinghast b. 1597, d. abt 1644
Children

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 7.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Pardon Tillinghast1

M, b. 1597, d. about 1644
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Pardon Tillinghast was born in 1597 in Ifield, Sussex, England.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Browne, daughter of Benjamin Browne and Sarah Leachford, on 26 November 1622 in Charlwood Parish, Surrey, England.1 
Death*Pardon Tillinghast died about 1644 in England.1 
FatherJohn Tillinghast1 b. abt 1560, d. 25 Mar 1625
MotherAlice Pardon1 b. 1580, d. abt 13 Sep 1627
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandfather. 

Family

Sarah Browne b. 24 Aug 1600
Children

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 7.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Alice Pardon1

F, b. 1580, d. about 13 September 1627
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Alice Pardon was born in 1580 in England.1 
Marriage*She married John Tillinghast, son of Robert Tillinghast, on 11 April 1597 in Street, Sussex, England.1 
Death*Alice Pardon died about 13 September 1627 in England.1 
Burial*She is buried on 13 September 1627 in England.1 
FatherGregory Pardon1 b. abt 1546, d. 24 Jun 1605
MotherMargaret1 d. 18 Jan 1634
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandmother. 

Family

John Tillinghast b. abt 1560, d. 25 Mar 1625
Children

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 5.
  3. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 6.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Tillinghast1

M, b. about 1560, d. 25 March 1625
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Tillinghast was born about 1560 in Sussex, England.1 
Marriage*He married Alice Pardon, daughter of Gregory Pardon and Margaret, on 11 April 1597 in Street, Sussex, England.1 
Death*John Tillinghast died on 25 March 1625 in Streat, Sussex, England.1 
FatherRobert Tillinghast1 d. abt 9 Jul 1613
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandfather. 

Family

Alice Pardon b. 1580, d. abt 13 Sep 1627
Children

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 5.
  3. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 6.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Gregory Pardon1

M, b. about 1546, d. 24 June 1605
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship11th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Gregory Pardon married Margaret.1 
Birth*Gregory Pardon was born about 1546 in England.1 
Death*He died on 24 June 1605 in Streat, England.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 11th great-grandfather. 

Family

Margaret d. 18 Jan 1634
Child

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Margaret1

F, d. 18 January 1634
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship11th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Margaret married Gregory Pardon.1 
Death*Margaret died on 18 January 1634 in England.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 11th great-grandmother. 

Family

Gregory Pardon b. abt 1546, d. 24 Jun 1605
Child

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Masters1

M, b. between 1580 and 1581, d. 21 December 1639
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Masters was born between 1580 and 1581 in England.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jane Cox in 1606.1,2 
Death*John Masters died on 21 December 1639 in Cambridge, MA.3,2 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandfather. 
Interest* He came to New England in 1630, as part of the Winthrop fleet.2,4 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

Jane Cox b. 1586, d. 26 Dec 1639
Child

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S556] Winthrop Society , "Massachusetts Bay First Settlers - John Masters."
  3. [S401] Personal History files of Michelle McKenzie.
  4. [S614] Anderson, The Great Migration Directory, p. 222.
Last Edited1 Sep 2017

Jane Cox1

F, b. 1586, d. 26 December 1639
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Jane Cox was born in 1586 in England.1 
Marriage*She married John Masters in 1606.1,2 
Death*Jane Cox died on 26 December 1639 in Cambridge, MA.3 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandmother. 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

John Masters b. bt 1580 - 1581, d. 21 Dec 1639
Child

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
  2. [S556] Winthrop Society , "Massachusetts Bay First Settlers - John Masters."
  3. [S401] Personal History files of Michelle McKenzie.
Last Edited1 Sep 2017

Benjamin Browne1

M, b. 12 October 1571, d. 28 August 1638
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Benjamin Browne was born on 12 October 1571 in Horley, Surrey, England.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Leachford on 8 October 1596 in Horley, Surrey, England.1 
Death*Benjamin Browne died on 28 August 1638 in Ifield, Sussex, England, at age 66.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandfather. 

Family

Sarah Leachford b. 1573, d. 1638
Child

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Leachford1

F, b. 1573, d. 1638
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Leachford was born in 1573 in Charlwood, Surrey, England.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Browne on 8 October 1596 in Horley, Surrey, England.1 
Death*Sarah Leachford died in 1638 in England.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandmother. 

Family

Benjamin Browne b. 12 Oct 1571, d. 28 Aug 1638
Child

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Robert Tillinghast1

M, d. about 9 July 1613
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship11th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Death*Robert Tillinghast died about 9 July 1613 in England.1 
Burial*He is buried on 9 July 1613 in England.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 11th great-grandfather. 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S441] Family History files of Mr. Todd Lawrence.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jane Peabody1

F, b. 1691, d. 1 May 1714
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Jane Peabody is buried in Peabody Burying Ground, Newport, RI.1 
Marriage*She married John Sisson, son of George Sisson and Sarah Lawton.1 
Birth*Jane Peabody was born in 1691.1 
Death*She died on 1 May 1714.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 6th great-grandfather. 

Family

John Sisson b. 26 Jun 1688, d. 1784

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 14.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Adam Lawton1

M, b. 5 January 1671/72, d. before 8 June 1736
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship7th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Adam Lawton married Mary.1 
Birth*Adam Lawton was born on 5 January 1671/72 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*He died before 8 June 1736 in Portsmouth, Newport, RI.1 
FatherDaniel Lawton1 b. 1639, d. 28 Jun 1719
MotherRebecca Mott1 b. Sep 1648, d. bef 1719
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandfather; 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

Mary
Children
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 15.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Slocum1,2

F, b. 30 January 1676, d. before 12 March 1759
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Slocum was born on 30 January 1676.3 
Death*She died before 12 March 1759 in Portsmouth, RI.2 
FatherGiles Slocum2 b. 25 Mar 1647, d. 1 Jan 1712/13
MotherAnn Lawton2 b. 1645, d. 1703
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R & 9R. 

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 15.
  2. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 182.
Last Edited7 Feb 2018

George Sisson1

M, b. about 1644, d. 7 September 1718
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship7th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*George Sisson was born about 1644 in Portsmouth, RI or England.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Lawton, daughter of Thomas Lawton and Elizabeth Salisbury, on 1 August 1667 in Portsmouth, RI, by William Baulston, Asst.3 
Death*George Sisson died on 7 September 1718 in Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI.1,4 
FatherRichard Sisson2 b. 1608, d. bef 26 Feb 1684
MotherMary2 b. abt 1615, d. 22 Sep 1692
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandfather. 

Family

Sarah Lawton b. Apr 1645, d. 5 Jul 1718
Children
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 4-5.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 2-3.
  3. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 4.
  4. [S467] David Arne Sisson.
  5. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, pp. 4-5.
  6. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 415.
  7. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 9.
  8. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 105.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Lawton1

F, b. April 1645, d. 5 July 1718
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship7th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Lawton was born in April 1645 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married George Sisson, son of Richard Sisson and Mary, on 1 August 1667 in Portsmouth, RI, by William Baulston, Asst.2 
Death*Sarah Lawton died on 5 July 1718 in Portsmouth, RI, at age 73.1,3 
FatherThomas Lawton2 b. 17 Apr 1614, d. bef 27 Sep 1681
MotherElizabeth Salisbury3 b. 1614, d. 1675
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandmother; 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

George Sisson b. abt 1644, d. 7 Sep 1718
Children
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 4-5.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 4.
  3. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  4. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, pp. 4-5.
  5. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 415.
  6. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 9.
  7. [S467] David Arne Sisson.
  8. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 105.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Richard Sisson1

M, b. 1608, d. before 26 February 1684
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Richard Sisson was born in 1608 in England.1 
Marriage*He married Mary about 1643.1,2 
Death*Richard Sisson died before 26 February 1684 in Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI.3 
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandfather. 
Immigration*Richard Sisson immigrated to New England between 1639 and 1653. There are two schools of thought on his immigration. The first is that he came from England to Dartmouth, MA. in 1639, and then later moved to Rhode Island. The second is that he came directly to Rhode Island before 1653.4 
Will*Richard Sisson's will was proved on 26 February 1684.3 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

Mary b. abt 1615, d. 22 Sep 1692
Children

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 2-3.
  2. [S467] David Arne Sisson.
  3. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 3.
  4. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 2.
  5. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 181.
  6. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 6.
Last Edited7 Sep 2017

Mary1

F, b. about 1615, d. 22 September 1692
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary was born about 1615.2 
Marriage*She married Richard Sisson about 1643.1,2 
Death*Mary died on 22 September 1692 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandmother. 

Family

Richard Sisson b. 1608, d. bef 26 Feb 1684
Children

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 2-3.
  2. [S467] David Arne Sisson.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 181.
  4. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 2.
  5. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 6.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Hannah Cook1,2

F, b. about 1662, d. 22 October 1736
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Hannah Cook was born about 1662 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Wilcox, son of Daniel Wilcox Sr., about 1679.1 
Marriage*Hannah Cook married Enoch Briggs, son of John Briggs and Susanna, on 2 March 1699/0 in Portsmouth, RI, by Joseph Sheffield, Assistant.3 
Death*Hannah Cook died on 22 October 1736 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherJohn Cook1 b. 30 Mar 1630, d. 16 May 1691
MotherMary Borden1 b. 13 Jan 1632/33, d. 23 Dec 1690
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family 1

Daniel Wilcox b. abt 1656
Child

Family 2

Enoch Briggs d. 1734
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, vol. 1, p. 67.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 26.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 67.
  4. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, vol. 1, p. 69.
  5. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 112.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Daniel Wilcox1

M, b. about 1656
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Daniel Wilcox was born about 1656.1 
Marriage*He married Hannah Cook, daughter of John Cook and Mary Borden, about 1679.1 
FatherDaniel Wilcox Sr.1
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Hannah Cook b. abt 1662, d. 22 Oct 1736
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, vol. 1, p. 67.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, vol. 1, p. 69.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014