Mary Cook1

F, b. 20 March 1723, d. after 1775
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Cook was born on 20 March 1723 in Tiverton, MA (now RI).1 
Marriage*She married James Sisson Jr., son of James Sisson and Deborah Cook, on 29 October 1752 in Tiverton, RI, James and Mary were second cousins.1 
Death*Mary Cook died after 1775.1 
FatherThomas Cook1 b. abt 1689, d. Jan 1779
MotherLydia Taylor1 d. 1758
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 7R. 

Family

James Sisson Jr. b. 24 Jul 1729
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 167.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Pardon Sisson1

M, b. 23 August 1753, d. 6 March 1841
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Pardon Sisson was born on 23 August 1753 in Portsmouth, RI.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Tabor Sisson in 1775 in Portsmouth, RI, by John Almy, Asst.2 
Marriage*Pardon Sisson married Rachel Sisson, daughter of Richard Sisson III and Sarah Fish, on 17 September 1797 in Portsmouth, RI, by Gideon Dennis, Justice. Rachel and Pardon were second cousins, once removed, and third cousins, once removed.2 
Death*Pardon Sisson died on 6 March 1841 at age 87.3 
FatherJames Sisson Jr.1 b. 24 Jul 1729
MotherMary Cook1 b. 20 Mar 1723, d. aft 1775
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 6R; 3rd cousin, 6R & 7R. 

Family 1

Mary Tabor Sisson

Family 2

Rachel Sisson b. 2 Oct 1775, d. 17 Dec 1837

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 167.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 103.
  3. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 104.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rachel Sisson1

F, b. 2 October 1775, d. 17 December 1837
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin 5 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Rachel Sisson was born on 2 October 1775 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Marriage*She married Pardon Sisson, son of James Sisson Jr. and Mary Cook, on 17 September 1797 in Portsmouth, RI, by Gideon Dennis, Justice. Rachel and Pardon were second cousins, once removed, and third cousins, once removed.2 
Death*Rachel Sisson died on 17 December 1837 at age 62.1 
FatherRichard Sisson III1 b. 11 May 1747, d. 22 May 1832
MotherSarah Fish1 b. 19 Jun 1748, d. 1 Oct 1811
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 5R; 4th cousin, 5R & 6R. 

Family

Pardon Sisson b. 23 Aug 1753, d. 6 Mar 1841

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 104.
  2. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 103.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Tabor Sisson1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Mary Tabor Sisson married Pardon Sisson, son of James Sisson Jr. and Mary Cook, in 1775 in Portsmouth, RI, by John Almy, Asst.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 6R; 3rd cousin, 6R & 7R. 

Family

Pardon Sisson b. 23 Aug 1753, d. 6 Mar 1841

Citations

  1. [S445] Sisson, Descendants of Richard and Mary Sisson, p. 103.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Manchester1

M, b. about 1620, d. about 1691
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Thomas Manchester married Margaret Wood.1 
Birth*Thomas Manchester was born about 1620 in England.2 
Death*He died about 1691 in Portsmouth, RI.2 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Margaret Wood
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 65.
  2. [S485] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1967, p. 406.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Margaret Wood1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Margaret Wood married Thomas Manchester.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Thomas Manchester b. abt 1620, d. abt 1691
Child

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 65.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Susanna Manchester1

F, b. between 1686 and 1693, d. 1774
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Susanna Manchester was born between 1686 and 1693.1 
Marriage*She married John Taber, son of Philip Taber and Mary Cooke, about 1707.2,1 
Marriage*Susanna Manchester married Thomas Cory on 24 February 1732.2 
Death*Susanna Manchester died in 1774.1 
FatherWilliam Manchester1 b. abt 1654, d. 15 Oct 1718
MotherMary Cook1 b. abt 1658, d. aft Jul 1725
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family 1

John Taber b. 18 Jul 1684, d. 1727

Family 2

Thomas Cory d. 1738

Citations

  1. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 66.
  2. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 19.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Cooke1

F, b. 1651 or 1652, d. after 1694
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Mary Cooke was born in 1651 or 1652 in Plymouth, MA.1 
Marriage*She married Philip Taber, son of Philip Taber and Lydia Masters, in 1667.1 
Death*Mary Cooke died after 1694.2 
FatherJohn Cooke1 b. 1607, d. 23 Nov 1695
MotherSarah Warren1 b. abt 1614, d. aft 15 Jul 1696
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 8th great-granduncle. 

Family

Philip Taber b. 1646, d. abt 1694
Children

Citations

  1. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 4.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 195.
  3. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 19.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Taber1

M, b. 18 July 1684, d. 1727
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 9 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Taber was born on 18 July 1684.1 
Marriage*He married Susanna Manchester, daughter of William Manchester and Mary Cook, about 1707.1,2 
Death*John Taber died in 1727.1 
FatherPhilip Taber1 b. 1646, d. abt 1694
MotherMary Cooke1 b. 1651 or 1652, d. aft 1694
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Susanna Manchester b. bt 1686 - 1693, d. 1774

Citations

  1. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 19.
  2. [S439] Fiske, Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island, p. 66.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Taber1

F, b. 26 February 1671
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 9 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Taber was born on 26 February 1671.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Cory before 1705.2 
FatherPhilip Taber1 b. 1646, d. abt 1694
MotherMary Cooke1 b. 1651 or 1652, d. aft 1694
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Thomas Cory d. 1738

Citations

  1. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 4.
  2. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 19.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Cory1

M, d. 1738
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Thomas Cory married Sarah Taber, daughter of Philip Taber and Mary Cooke, before 1705.2 
Marriage*Thomas Cory married Susanna Manchester, daughter of William Manchester and Mary Cook, on 24 February 1732.2 
Death*Thomas Cory died in 1738.2 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family 1

Sarah Taber b. 26 Feb 1671

Family 2

Susanna Manchester b. bt 1686 - 1693, d. 1774

Citations

  1. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 4.
  2. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 19.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Audley1

M, b. June 1641, d. 13 December 1711
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*John Audley married Martha.1 
Birth*John Audley was born in June 1641 in Boston, MA.2 
Death*He died on 13 December 1711 at age 70.3 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Martha b. May 1640, d. 30 Dec 1711
Child

Citations

  1. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 1.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 445.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 5.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Martha1

F, b. May 1640, d. 30 December 1711
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Martha married John Audley.2 
Birth*Martha was born in May 1640.3 
Death*She died on 30 December 1711 at age 71.3 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

John Audley b. Jun 1641, d. 13 Dec 1711
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 203.
  2. [S480] Wright and Wright, Taber Genealogy, Descendants of Joseph and Philip, p. 1.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 5.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Peter Tallman1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Peter Tallman married Ann Hill.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Ann Hill
Child

Citations

  1. [S457] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume One, p. 147.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Ann Hill1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Ann Hill married Peter Tallman.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Peter Tallman
Child

Citations

  1. [S457] Roberts, Notable Kin-Volume One, p. 147.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Engleburt Lott1

M, b. 1600, d. 1631
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Engleburt Lott was born in 1600 in Holland.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Jennings before 1631.1,2 
Death*Engleburt Lott died in 1631.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandfather. 

Family

Sarah Jennings b. 1604, d. aft 1661
Child

Citations

  1. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  2. [S533] Miscellaneous unpublished information, held by Dr. Ben Dowdey, from various Mott forum postings on GenForum website.
Last Edited17 Feb 2017

Sarah Jennings1

F, b. 1604, d. after 1661
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Jennings was born in 1604.2 
Marriage*She married Engleburt Lott before 1631.3,1 
Marriage*Sarah Jennings married Adam Mott on 11 May 1635 in Horseheath, Cambridge, England.4 
Death*Sarah Jennings died after 1661.2 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandmother; wife of 10th great-grandfather. 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family 1

Engleburt Lott b. 1600, d. 1631
Child

Family 2

Adam Mott b. 1596, d. 2 Apr 1661
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] Miscellaneous unpublished information, held by Dr. Ben Dowdey, from various Mott forum postings on GenForum website.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 344.
  3. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  4. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 491.
  5. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 346.
Last Edited25 Feb 2017

Adam Mott1

M, b. 1596, d. 2 April 1661
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Adam Mott was born in 1596 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Creel on 28 October 1616 in Saffron Walden, Essex, England.1,2 
Marriage*Adam Mott married Sarah Jennings on 11 May 1635 in Horseheath, Cambridge, England.2 
Death*Adam Mott died on 2 April 1661 in Portsmouth, RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandfather. 
Interest* Adam emigrated from England on July 2nd, 1635, on the ship Defence. He was accompanied by his wife Sarah, his children (from his previous marriage to Elizabeth Creel) John, Adam, Jonathan and Elizabeth, and Sarah's daughter (by her previous marriage) Mary. They initially settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts, before moving several years later to Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The children Adam and Mary would later marry.3 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family 1

Elizabeth Creel b. abt 1600
Children

Family 2

Sarah Jennings b. 1604, d. aft 1661
Children

Citations

  1. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 491.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 344.
  4. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 346.
Last Edited25 Feb 2017

Elizabeth Creel1

F, b. about 1600
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship10th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Elizabeth Creel was born about 1600.1 
Marriage*She married Adam Mott on 28 October 1616 in Saffron Walden, Essex, England.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: 10th great-grandmother. 

Family

Adam Mott b. 1596, d. 2 Apr 1661
Children

Citations

  1. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 491.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 344.
Last Edited17 Feb 2017

Edward Thurston1

M, b. 1617, d. 1 March 1707
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Edward Thurston is buried in the Coddington Burial Ground, Newport, RI.2 
Birth*He was born in 1617.2,3 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Mott, daughter of Adam Mott and Elizabeth Creel, in June 1647 in Newport, RI.1,3 
Death*Edward Thurston died on 1 March 1707 in Newport, RI.4 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 9th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Elizabeth Mott b. 1629, d. 2 Sep 1694
Children

Citations

  1. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 616.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 344.
  4. [S485] Wilbour, Little Compton Families, 1967, p. 673.
  5. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 325.
  6. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 295.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Mott1

F, b. 9 August 1659, d. 1699
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Elizabeth Mott was born on 9 August 1659 in Portsmouth, RI.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Ricketson on 14 May 1679.1,3 
Marriage*Elizabeth Mott married Matthew Wing on 9 April 1696 in Dartmouth, MA.1 
Death*Elizabeth Mott died in 1699.1 
FatherAdam Mott1 b. 1623, d. aft 1673
MotherMary Lott1 b. 1631, d. bef 8 Aug 1712
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family 1

William Ricketson
Child

Family 2

Matthew Wing

Citations

  1. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 617.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
  4. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 112.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Matthew Wing1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Matthew Wing married Elizabeth Mott, daughter of Adam Mott and Mary Lott, on 9 April 1696 in Dartmouth, MA.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Elizabeth Mott b. 9 Aug 1659, d. 1699

Citations

  1. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Ricketson1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*William Ricketson married Elizabeth Mott, daughter of Adam Mott and Mary Lott, on 14 May 1679.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 8th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Elizabeth Mott b. 9 Aug 1659, d. 1699
Child

Citations

  1. [S481] Lorrie Tolar Carter.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
  3. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 112.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jonathan Ricketson1

M, b. 1688, d. 1768
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 9 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Jonathan Ricketson was born in 1688.1 
Marriage*He married Abigail Howland in 1710.1 
Death*Jonathan Ricketson died in 1768.1 
FatherWilliam Ricketson1
MotherElizabeth Mott1 b. 9 Aug 1659, d. 1699
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Abigail Howland b. 1686, d. 1769
Child

Citations

  1. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 112.
  2. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 111.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Abigail Howland1

F, b. 1686, d. 1769
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Abigail Howland was born in 1686.1 
Marriage*She married Jonathan Ricketson, son of William Ricketson and Elizabeth Mott, in 1710.1 
Death*Abigail Howland died in 1769.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Jonathan Ricketson b. 1688, d. 1768
Child

Citations

  1. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 112.
  2. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 111.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jonathan Ricketson Jr.1

M, b. 1725/26, d. 1772
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Jonathan Ricketson Jr. was born in 1725/26 in prob. Dartmouth, MA; 3rd mo.1 
Marriage*He married Meribah Wilbur, daughter of Benjamin Wilbur (Wildbore) and Elizabeth Head, on 12 October 1747 in Dartmouth, MA.1 
Death*Jonathan Ricketson Jr. died in 1772 in prob. Great Nine Partners, NY, 2nd mo.1 
FatherJonathan Ricketson1 b. 1688, d. 1768
MotherAbigail Howland1 b. 1686, d. 1769
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

Meribah Wilbur b. 22 Aug 1729, d. 6 Nov 1825
Child

Citations

  1. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 111.
  2. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 110.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Meribah Wilbur1

F, b. 22 August 1729, d. 6 November 1825
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Meribah Wilbur was born on 22 August 1729 in Dartmouth, MA.1 
Marriage*She married Jonathan Ricketson Jr., son of Jonathan Ricketson and Abigail Howland, on 12 October 1747 in Dartmouth, MA.1 
Death*Meribah Wilbur died on 6 November 1825 in Beekman, NY, at age 96.1 
FatherBenjamin Wilbur (Wildbore)2 b. 1670, d. 1729
MotherElizabeth Head2 b. 1682, d. 1734
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

Jonathan Ricketson Jr. b. 1725/26, d. 1772
Child

Citations

  1. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 111.
  2. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 112.
  3. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 110.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Benjamin Wilbur (Wildbore)1

M, b. 1670, d. 1729
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Benjamin Wilbur (Wildbore) was born in 1670.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Head in 1710.1 
Death*Benjamin Wilbur (Wildbore) died in 1729.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Elizabeth Head b. 1682, d. 1734
Child

Citations

  1. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 112.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Head1

F, b. 1682, d. 1734
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Elizabeth Head was born in 1682.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Wilbur (Wildbore) in 1710.1 
Death*Elizabeth Head died in 1734.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Benjamin Wilbur (Wildbore) b. 1670, d. 1729
Child

Citations

  1. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 112.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rhoda Ricketson1

F, b. 8 August 1748, d. about 1828
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Rhoda Ricketson was born on 8 August 1748 in Dartmouth, MA.1 
Marriage*She married Hezekiah Collins Jr., son of Hezekiah Collins and Catherine Gifford, on 19 December 1765 in Dartmouth, MA.1 
Death*Rhoda Ricketson died about 1828 in Unionvale, NY.1 
FatherJonathan Ricketson Jr.1 b. 1725/26, d. 1772
MotherMeribah Wilbur1 b. 22 Aug 1729, d. 6 Nov 1825
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Hezekiah Collins Jr. b. 1 Dec 1739, d. abt 1828
Child

Citations

  1. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 110.
  2. [S454] Gary Boyd Roberts, Ancestors of American Presidents, p. 109.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014