Richard Sisson III1

M, b. 11 May 1747, d. 22 May 1832
Relationship2nd cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Richard Sisson III was born on 11 May 1747 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Fish, daughter of John Fish and Esther Shrieve, on 4 May 1767 in Portsmouth, RI, by John Jepson, Asst.3 
Death*Richard Sisson III died on 22 May 1832 at age 85.1 
FatherRichard Sisson Jr.2 b. 25 Feb 1708, d. 30 May 1753
MotherDeliverance Tallman2 b. 14 Feb 1715, d. 1763
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 6R; 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Sarah Fish b. 19 Jun 1748, d. 1 Oct 1811
Children

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 61-62.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 25.
  3. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 61.
  4. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 104.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Fish1

F, b. 19 June 1748, d. 1 October 1811
Relationship3rd cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Fish was born on 19 June 1748.1 
Marriage*She married Richard Sisson III, son of Richard Sisson Jr. and Deliverance Tallman, on 4 May 1767 in Portsmouth, RI, by John Jepson, Asst.2 
Death*Sarah Fish died on 1 October 1811 at age 63.1 
FatherJohn Fish2
MotherEsther Shrieve2
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 6R; 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Richard Sisson III b. 11 May 1747, d. 22 May 1832
Children

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 61-62.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 61.
  3. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 104.
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John Fish1

M
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*John Fish married Mary Allen, daughter of Matthew Allen and Phebe Cook, on 15 October 1732 in Portsmouth, RI, by William Sanford, Justice. Mary and John were third cousins.3 
Marriage*John Fish married Esther Shrieve on 5 September 1745.1,3 
FatherPreserved Fish2 b. 12 Aug 1679, d. 15 Jul 1745
MotherRuth Cook2 b. abt 1682, d. 13 Apr 1775
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family 1

Mary Allen b. 18 Apr 1710, d. bt 1740 - 1745

Family 2

Esther Shrieve
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 61.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 98.
  3. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 80.
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Esther Shrieve1

F
Marriage*Esther Shrieve married John Fish, son of Preserved Fish and Ruth Cook, on 5 September 1745.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

John Fish
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 61.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 80.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Richard Sisson Jr.1

M, b. 25 February 1708, d. 30 May 1753
Relationship1st cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Richard Sisson Jr. was born on 25 February 1708 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Deliverance Tallman, daughter of Benjamin Tallman and Patience Durfee, on 2 August 1741 in Portsmouth, RI, by John Gardiner, Justice.1 
Death*Richard Sisson Jr. died on 30 May 1753 in Portsmouth, RI, at age 45.1 
FatherRichard Sisson2 b. 10 Sep 1676, d. 1752
MotherAnn Card2 b. 1678, d. 1739
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R; 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Deliverance Tallman b. 14 Feb 1715, d. 1763
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 25.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 9-10.
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Deliverance Tallman1

F, b. 14 February 1715, d. 1763
Birth*Deliverance Tallman was born on 14 February 1715.1 
Marriage*She married Richard Sisson Jr., son of Richard Sisson and Ann Card, on 2 August 1741 in Portsmouth, RI, by John Gardiner, Justice.1 
Death*Deliverance Tallman died in 1763.1 
FatherBenjamin Tallman1
MotherPatience Durfee1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 8R; 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Richard Sisson Jr. b. 25 Feb 1708, d. 30 May 1753
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 25.
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Benjamin Tallman1

M
Marriage*Benjamin Tallman married Patience Durfee.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Patience Durfee
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 25.
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Patience Durfee1

F
Marriage*Patience Durfee married Benjamin Tallman.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Benjamin Tallman
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 25.
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Richard Sisson1

M, b. 10 September 1676, d. 1752
Relationship6th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Richard Sisson was born on 10 September 1676 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Ann Card, daughter of Joseph Card and Jane, on 17 July 1701.2 
Death*Richard Sisson died in 1752.1 
FatherGeorge Sisson2 b. abt 1644, d. 7 Sep 1718
MotherSarah Lawton2 b. Apr 1645, d. 5 Jul 1718
Kinship*Relationship: 6th great-granduncle; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Ann Card b. 1678, d. 1739
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 9-10.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 9.
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Ann Card1

F, b. 1678, d. 1739
Birth*Ann Card was born in 1678.1 
Marriage*She married Richard Sisson, son of George Sisson and Sarah Lawton, on 17 July 1701.2 
Death*Ann Card died in 1739 probably of smallpox.1 
FatherJoseph Card2
MotherJane2
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 6th great-granduncle; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Richard Sisson b. 10 Sep 1676, d. 1752
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 9-10.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 9.
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Joseph Card1

M
Marriage*Joseph Card married Jane.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Jane
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 9.
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Jane1

F
Marriage*Jane married Joseph Card.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Joseph Card
Child

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 9.
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Enoch Briggs1

M, d. 1734
Marriage*Enoch Briggs married Hannah Cook, daughter of John Cook and Mary Borden, on 2 March 1699/0 in Portsmouth, RI, by Joseph Sheffield, Assistant.1 
Death*Enoch Briggs died in 1734.1 
FatherJohn Briggs1 b. 1609, d. 1690
MotherSusanna1 d. bef 1690
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, p. 67.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 112.
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John Briggs1

M, b. 1609, d. 1690
Marriage*John Briggs married Susanna.1 
Birth*John Briggs was born in 1609 in England.2,3 
Death*He died in 1690 in Portsmouth, RI.2,3 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Susanna d. bef 1690
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 67.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 25.
  3. [S485] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1967, p. 57.
  4. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 26.
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Susanna1

F, d. before 1690
Marriage*Susanna married John Briggs.1 
Death*Susanna died before 1690.2 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

John Briggs b. 1609, d. 1690
Children

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 67.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 25.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 26.
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Susanna Briggs1

F, b. 21 September 1697, d. about January 1772
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Susanna Briggs was born on 21 September 1697 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married William Cook, son of Joseph Cook and Susanna Briggs, on 9 April 1724 in Portsmouth, RI, Susanna and William were first cousins.1 
Death*Susanna Briggs died about January 1772.1 
FatherEnoch Briggs1 d. 1734
MotherHannah Cook1 b. abt 1662, d. 22 Oct 1736
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

William Cook b. 11 Sep 1701, d. 21 Feb 1747
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 112.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 113.
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William Cook1

M, b. 11 September 1701, d. 21 February 1747
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*William Cook was born on 11 September 1701 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*He married Susanna Briggs, daughter of Enoch Briggs and Hannah Cook, on 9 April 1724 in Portsmouth, RI, Susanna and William were first cousins.1 
Death*William Cook died on 21 February 1747 in Portsmouth, RI, at age 45.1 
FatherJoseph Cook1 b. abt 1664, d. 21 Mar 1745/46
MotherSusanna Briggs1 b. abt 1672, d. bef 1742?
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

Susanna Briggs b. 21 Sep 1697, d. abt Jan 1772
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 112.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 113.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Joseph Cook1

M, b. 20 May 1728, d. about 7 June 1787
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Joseph Cook was born on 20 May 1728.1 
Marriage*He married Bridget Almy, daughter of Samuel Almy and Mary Almy, on 10 March 1750/51 Joseph and Bridget were second cousins.1 
Death*Joseph Cook died about 7 June 1787.1 
FatherWilliam Cook1 b. 11 Sep 1701, d. 21 Feb 1747
MotherSusanna Briggs1 b. 21 Sep 1697, d. abt Jan 1772
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Bridget Almy b. 20 Feb 1733, d. 18 Mar 1767
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 113.
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Bridget Almy1

F, b. 20 February 1733, d. 18 March 1767
Relationship1st cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Bridget Almy was born on 20 February 1733.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Cook, son of William Cook and Susanna Briggs, on 10 March 1750/51 Joseph and Bridget were second cousins.1 
Death*Bridget Almy died on 18 March 1767 at age 34.1 
FatherSamuel Almy1 b. 15 Apr 1701, d. 31 Jan 1764
MotherMary Almy1 b. 20 Jun 1711, d. 8 May 1800
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 7R; 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Joseph Cook b. 20 May 1728, d. abt 7 Jun 1787
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 113.
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Peleg Lawton1

M, b. 11 November 1735
Relationship1st cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Peleg Lawton married Ruth Barker.1 
Birth*Peleg Lawton was born on 11 November 1735.1 
Marriage*He married Ann Cook, daughter of John Cook and Mary Slocum, on 12 May 1757 in a Quaker ceremony.1 
FatherAdam Lawton1 b. abt 1705, d. 11 Oct 1767
MotherMartha Slocum1 b. abt 1709, d. abt 11 Oct 1753
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 7R; 3rd cousin, 6R. 

Family 1

Ruth Barker

Family 2

Ann Cook b. 6 Nov 1734, d. Dec 1758
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 174.
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Ann Cook1

F, b. 6 November 1734, d. December 1758
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Ann Cook was born on 6 November 1734 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married Peleg Lawton, son of Adam Lawton and Martha Slocum, on 12 May 1757 in a Quaker ceremony.1 
Death*Ann Cook died in December 1758 at age 24.1 
FatherJohn Cook1 b. 27 Feb 1693/94, d. 29 Aug 1740
MotherMary Slocum1 b. 1708/9, d. aft 1757
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Peleg Lawton b. 11 Nov 1735
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 174.
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Thomas Lawton1

M, b. 1 March 1665/66, d. before 1719
Relationship7th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Thomas Lawton married Sarah Barker.1 
Birth*Thomas Lawton was born on 1 March 1665/66 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*He died before 1719.1 
FatherDaniel Lawton1 b. 1639, d. 28 Jun 1719
MotherRebecca Mott1 b. Sep 1648, d. bef 1719
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-granduncle; 1st cousin, 8R; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Sarah Barker d. 17 Jul 1763

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
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Sarah Barker1

F, d. 17 July 1763
Marriage*Sarah Barker married Thomas Lawton, son of Daniel Lawton and Rebecca Mott.1 
Death*Sarah Barker died on 17 July 1763.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 7th great-granduncle; 1st cousin, 8R; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Thomas Lawton b. 1 Mar 1665/66, d. bef 1719

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
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Daniel Lawton1

M, b. 28 October 1667, d. after 1746
Relationship7th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Daniel Lawton married Ruth.1 
Birth*Daniel Lawton was born on 28 October 1667 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*He died after 1746.1 
FatherDaniel Lawton1 b. 1639, d. 28 Jun 1719
MotherRebecca Mott1 b. Sep 1648, d. bef 1719
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-granduncle; 1st cousin, 8R; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Ruth d. 10 Jan 1737/38

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
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Ruth1

F, d. 10 January 1737/38
Marriage*Ruth married Daniel Lawton, son of Daniel Lawton and Rebecca Mott.1 
Death*Ruth died on 10 January 1737/38 in Freetown, MA.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 7th great-granduncle; 1st cousin, 8R; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Daniel Lawton b. 28 Oct 1667, d. aft 1746

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
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Jeremiah Lawton1

M, b. 20 December 1670, d. before 12 August 1745
Relationship7th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Jeremiah Lawton married Grissel Fish, daughter of Thomas Fish and Grizigon/Grizzel Strange.1 
Birth*Jeremiah Lawton was born on 20 December 1670 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*He died before 12 August 1745.1 
FatherDaniel Lawton1 b. 1639, d. 28 Jun 1719
MotherRebecca Mott1 b. Sep 1648, d. bef 1719
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-granduncle; 1st cousin, 8R; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Grissel Fish b. 12 Apr 1673, d. 15 Jun 1745

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
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Grissel Fish1

F, b. 12 April 1673, d. 15 June 1745
Marriage*Grissel Fish married Jeremiah Lawton, son of Daniel Lawton and Rebecca Mott.1 
Birth*Grissel Fish was born on 12 April 1673.1 
Death*She died on 15 June 1745 at age 72.1 
FatherThomas Fish2 d. 1684
MotherGrizigon/Grizzel Strange2
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 7th great-granduncle; 1st cousin, 8R; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Jeremiah Lawton b. 20 Dec 1670, d. bef 12 Aug 1745

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 78.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rebecca Lawton1

F, b. 28 February 1668/69
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Rebecca Lawton was born on 28 February 1668/69 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
FatherDaniel Lawton1 b. 1639, d. 28 Jun 1719
MotherRebecca Mott1 b. Sep 1648, d. bef 1719
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandaunt; 1st cousin, 8R; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Citations

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

Elizabeth Lawton1

F, b. 12 March 1673/74, d. 19 May 1741
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Elizabeth Lawton married Nathaniel Dunn.1 
Birth*Elizabeth Lawton was born on 12 March 1673/74 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Death*She died on 19 May 1741 in New Shoreham, RI, at age 67.1 
FatherDaniel Lawton1 b. 1639, d. 28 Jun 1719
MotherRebecca Mott1 b. Sep 1648, d. bef 1719
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandaunt; 1st cousin, 8R; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Nathaniel Dunn b. 1671, d. 28 Feb 1734/35

Citations

  1. [S465] Mr. Leo Lawton.
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Nathaniel Dunn1

M, b. 1671, d. 28 February 1734/35
Marriage*Nathaniel Dunn married Elizabeth Lawton, daughter of Daniel Lawton and Rebecca Mott.1 
Birth*Nathaniel Dunn was born in 1671.1 
Death*He died on 28 February 1734/35 in New Shoreham, RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 7th great-grandaunt; 1st cousin, 8R; 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Elizabeth Lawton b. 12 Mar 1673/74, d. 19 May 1741

Citations

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