John Cox1

M
Marriage*John Cox married Mary Tillinghast, daughter of John Tillinghast and Alice Pardon, in 1621.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 9th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Mary Tillinghast b. 1602

Citations

  1. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 5.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Tillinghast1

M, b. 25 September 1604, d. June 1655
Relationship9th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*John Tillinghast married Mary Flight.1 
Baptism*John Tillinghast was baptized on 25 September 1604 in Street, Sussex, England.1 
Death*He died in June 1655 at age 50.1 
FatherJohn Tillinghast1 b. abt 1560, d. 25 Mar 1625
MotherAlice Pardon1 b. 1580, d. abt 13 Sep 1627
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-granduncle. 

Family

Mary Flight

Citations

  1. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 5.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Flight1

F
Marriage*Mary Flight married John Tillinghast, son of John Tillinghast and Alice Pardon.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 9th great-granduncle. 

Family

John Tillinghast b. 25 Sep 1604, d. Jun 1655

Citations

  1. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 5.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Tillinghast1

F, b. 1606, d. 1629
Relationship9th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Tillinghast was born in 1606.1 
Death*She died in 1629.1 
FatherJohn Tillinghast1 b. abt 1560, d. 25 Mar 1625
MotherAlice Pardon1 b. 1580, d. abt 13 Sep 1627
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 6.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Tillinghast1

M, b. 1609, d. 1611
Relationship9th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Thomas Tillinghast was born in 1609.1 
Death*He died in 1611.1 
FatherJohn Tillinghast1 b. abt 1560, d. 25 Mar 1625
MotherAlice Pardon1 b. 1580, d. abt 13 Sep 1627
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-granduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 6.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Robert Tillinghast1

M, b. 1612, d. 1631
Relationship9th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Robert Tillinghast was born in 1612.1 
Death*He died in 1631.1 
FatherJohn Tillinghast1 b. abt 1560, d. 25 Mar 1625
MotherAlice Pardon1 b. 1580, d. abt 13 Sep 1627
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-granduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 6.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Simon Tillinghast1

M, b. 1619, d. 1638
Relationship9th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Baptism*Simon Tillinghast was baptized in 1619.1 
Death*He died in 1638.1 
FatherJohn Tillinghast1 b. abt 1560, d. 25 Mar 1625
MotherAlice Pardon1 b. 1580, d. abt 13 Sep 1627
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-granduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 6.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Anne Tillinghast1

F, b. 1630, d. 1630
Relationship8th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Death*Anne Tillinghast died in 1630.1 
Baptism*She was baptized in 1630.1 
FatherPardon Tillinghast1 b. 1597, d. abt 1644
MotherSarah Browne1 b. 24 Aug 1600
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S464] Rose C. Tillinghast, The Tillinghast Family 1560-1971, p. 7.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Giles Slocum1

M, b. 25 March 1647, d. 1 January 1712/13
Birth*Giles Slocum was born on 25 March 1647 in Portsmouth, RI.4 
Marriage*He married Ann Lawton, daughter of Thomas Lawton and Elizabeth Salisbury, on 26 May 1669.4 
Death*Giles Slocum died on 1 January 1712/13 in Newport, RI, at age 65.1,5 
FatherGiles Slocum2 b. 28 Sep 1623, d. 1683
MotherJoan Cook3 d. 31 Aug 1679
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 7th and 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Ann Lawton b. 1645, d. 1703
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 181.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 181-182.
  4. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 182.
  5. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 419.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Ann Lawton1

F, b. 1645, d. 1703
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Ann Lawton was born in 1645 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married Giles Slocum, son of Giles Slocum and Joan Cook, on 26 March 1669 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Ann Lawton died in 1703 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherThomas Lawton1 b. 17 Apr 1614, d. bef 27 Sep 1681
MotherElizabeth Salisbury1 b. 1614, d. 1675
Kinship*Relationship: 7th and 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Giles Slocum b. 25 Mar 1647, d. 1 Jan 1712/13
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 182.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Daniel Lawton1

M, b. 1639, d. 28 June 1719
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Daniel Lawton was born in 1639 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Mott, daughter of Adam Mott and Mary Lott, in 1665 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Daniel Lawton died on 28 June 1719 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherThomas Lawton1 b. 17 Apr 1614, d. bef 27 Sep 1681
MotherElizabeth Salisbury1 b. 1614, d. 1675
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandfather; 7th great-granduncle. 

Family

Rebecca Mott b. Sep 1648, d. bef 1719
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rebecca Mott1

F, b. September 1648, d. before 1719
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Rebecca Mott was born in September 1648 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Lawton, son of Thomas Lawton and Elizabeth Salisbury, in 1665 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Rebecca Mott died before 1719 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherAdam Mott1 b. 1623, d. aft 1673
MotherMary Lott1 b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandmother. 

Family

Daniel Lawton b. 1639, d. 28 Jun 1719
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Adam Mott1

M, b. 1623, d. after 1673
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Adam Mott was born in 1623 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.2 
Marriage*He married Mary Lott, daughter of Engleburt Lott and Sarah Jennings, in October 1647 in Portsmouth, RI, They were step-brother and step-sister.1,2 
Death*Adam Mott died after 1673.2 
FatherAdam Mott2 b. 1596, d. 2 Apr 1661
MotherElizabeth Creel2 b. abt 1600
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandfather. 

Family

Mary Lott b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Lott1

F, b. 1631, d. before 8 August 1712
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Lott was born in 1631 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.2 
Marriage*She married Adam Mott, son of Adam Mott and Elizabeth Creel, in October 1647 in Portsmouth, RI, They were step-brother and step-sister.1,2 
Death*Mary Lott died before 8 August 1712.2 
FatherEngleburt Lott2 b. 1600, d. 1631
MotherSarah Jennings2 b. 1604, d. aft 1661
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandmother. 

Family

Adam Mott b. 1623, d. aft 1673
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Lawton1

M, b. 17 April 1614, d. before 27 September 1681
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Thomas Lawton was born on 17 April 1614 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Salisbury, daughter of John Salisbury and Margaret Crowley, on 29 May 1635 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Marriage*Thomas Lawton married Grace Parsons, daughter of Hugh Parsons and Elizabeth England, on 9 August 1663 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Thomas Lawton died before 27 September 1681 in Portsmouth, RI, or England.1 
FatherGeorge Lawton1 b. abt 1581, d. 26 Nov 1641
MotherIsbell Smith1 b. abt 1588, d. aft 1641
Kinship*Relationship: 8th and 9th great-grandfather. 
Note*Thomas Lawton migrated to New England and settled in Portsmouth, RI. in 1638.2 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family 1

Elizabeth Salisbury b. 1614, d. 1675
Children

Family 2

Grace Parsons b. 1628, d. 1679

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S614] Anderson, The Great Migration Directory, p. 204.
  3. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 4.
Last Edited29 May 2017

Elizabeth Salisbury1

F, b. 1614, d. 1675
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Elizabeth Salisbury was born in 1614 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Lawton, son of George Lawton and Isbell Smith, on 29 May 1635 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Death*Elizabeth Salisbury died in 1675 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherJohn Salisbury1
MotherMargaret Crowley1
Kinship*Relationship: 8th and 9th great-grandmother. 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

Thomas Lawton b. 17 Apr 1614, d. bef 27 Sep 1681
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited30 May 2020

Grace Parsons1

F, b. 1628, d. 1679
Birth*Grace Parsons was born in 1628 in Little Compton, RI.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Lawton, son of George Lawton and Isbell Smith, on 9 August 1663 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Grace Parsons died in 1679 in Newport, RI.1 
FatherHugh Parsons1
MotherElizabeth England1 b. 1613, d. aft 1684
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 9th great-grandfather. 

Family

Thomas Lawton b. 17 Apr 1614, d. bef 27 Sep 1681

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Salisbury1

M
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*John Salisbury married Margaret Crowley.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 9th and 10th great-grandfather. 

Family

Margaret Crowley
Child

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Margaret Crowley1

F
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Margaret Crowley married John Salisbury.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 9th and 10th great-grandmother. 

Family

John Salisbury
Child

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Hugh Parsons1

M
Marriage*Hugh Parsons married Elizabeth England.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Elizabeth England b. 1613, d. aft 1684
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 132.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth England1,2

F, b. 1613, d. after 1684
Marriage*Elizabeth England married Hugh Parsons.1 
Birth*Elizabeth England was born in 1613.2 
Death*She died after 1684.2 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Hugh Parsons
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 144.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 132.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

George Lawton1

M, b. about 1581, d. 26 November 1641
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*George Lawton was born about 1581 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Marriage*He married Isbell Smith, daughter of Francis Smith and Ann, on 13 November 1606 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Death*George Lawton died on 26 November 1641 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.1 
FatherThomas Lawton1 b. abt 1558, d. 8 Dec 1605
MotherMary1
Kinship*Relationship: 9th and 10th great-grandfather. 

Family

Isbell Smith b. abt 1588, d. aft 1641
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Isbell Smith1

F, b. about 1588, d. after 1641
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Isbell Smith was born about 1588 in Bedfordshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married George Lawton, son of Thomas Lawton and Mary, on 13 November 1606 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Death*Isbell Smith died after 1641 in Bedfordshire, England.1 
FatherFrancis Smith1
MotherAnn1
Kinship*Relationship: 9th and 10th great-grandmother. 

Family

George Lawton b. abt 1581, d. 26 Nov 1641
Children

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Francis Smith1

M
Relationship10th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Francis Smith married Ann.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th and 11th great-grandfather. 

Family

Ann
Child

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Ann1

F
Relationship10th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Ann married Francis Smith.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th and 11th great-grandmother. 

Family

Francis Smith
Child

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Lawton1

F, b. about 10 September 1637, d. after 16 March 1719/20
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Elizabeth Lawton was born about 10 September 1637 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married Peleg Sherman on 25 July 1657 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Elizabeth Lawton died after 16 March 1719/20 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherThomas Lawton1 b. 17 Apr 1614, d. bef 27 Sep 1681
MotherElizabeth Salisbury1 b. 1614, d. 1675
Kinship*Relationship: 7th and 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Peleg Sherman b. May 1638, d. 1719

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Peleg Sherman1

M, b. May 1638, d. 1719
Birth*Peleg Sherman was born in May 1638 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Lawton, daughter of Thomas Lawton and Elizabeth Salisbury, on 25 July 1657 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Peleg Sherman died in 1719 in Kingstown, RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 7th and 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Elizabeth Lawton b. abt 10 Sep 1637, d. aft 16 Mar 1719/20

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Isaac Lawton1

M, b. 11 December 1650, d. 25 January 1731/32
Relationship7th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Isaac Lawton was born on 11 December 1650 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Sisson, daughter of Richard Sisson and Mary, in 1672 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*Isaac Lawton married Elizabeth Tallman, daughter of Peter Tallman and Ann Hill, on 3 March 1673/74 in Portsmouth, RI.2,1 
Marriage*Isaac Lawton married Naomi Hunt, daughter of Bartholomew Hunt and Ann, on 11 October 1701 in Portsmouth, RI, first cousin of Naomi's first husband, George.1 
Death*Isaac Lawton died on 25 January 1731/32 in Portsmouth, RI, at age 81.1 
FatherThomas Lawton1 b. 17 Apr 1614, d. bef 27 Sep 1681
MotherElizabeth Salisbury1 b. 1614, d. 1675
Kinship*Relationship: 7th and 8th great-granduncle. 

Family 1

Mary Sisson b. 1652, d. 1674

Family 2

Elizabeth Tallman b. 1654, d. 20 May 1701
Child

Family 3

Naomi Hunt b. 15 Sep 1658, d. 13 Jan 1721

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S429] Personal history files of Merwin Almy.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Sisson1

F, b. 1652, d. 1674
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Sisson was born in 1652 in Dartmouth, MA.1 
Marriage*She married Isaac Lawton, son of Thomas Lawton and Elizabeth Salisbury, in 1672 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*Mary Sisson died in 1674.1 
FatherRichard Sisson2 b. 1608, d. bef 26 Feb 1684
MotherMary2 b. abt 1615, d. 22 Sep 1692
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Isaac Lawton b. 11 Dec 1650, d. 25 Jan 1731/32

Citations

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

Rebecca Lawton1

F, b. 1641
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Rebecca Lawton married Gershom Mott.1 
Birth*Rebecca Lawton was born in 1641 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherThomas Lawton1 b. 17 Apr 1614, d. bef 27 Sep 1681
MotherElizabeth Salisbury1 b. 1614, d. 1675
Kinship*Relationship: 7th and 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Gershom Mott

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014