Hannah Parsons1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Hannah Parsons married Henry Matteson.1 
FatherHugh Parsons1
MotherElizabeth England1 b. 1613, d. aft 1684
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Henry Matteson b. 1646, d. abt 1690
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 132.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jacob Mott1

M, b. 13 December 1661, d. 14 March 1737
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 10 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Jacob Mott was born on 13 December 1661.1 
Marriage*He married Cassandra Southwick, daughter of Josiah Southwick and Mary Boyce, in 1689.1 
Marriage*Jacob Mott married Rest Perry, daughter of Edward Perry and Mary Freeman, on 20 November 1705.1 
Death*Jacob Mott died on 14 March 1737 at age 75.1 
FatherJacob Mott1 b. abt 1636, d. 15 Nov 1711
MotherJoanna Slocum1 b. 16 May 1642, d. 6 Jan 1727
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 10R. 

Family 1

Cassandra Southwick b. 1666

Family 2

Rest Perry b. 1675, d. 29 Nov 1709
Children

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 671.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Cassandra Southwick1

F, b. 1666
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Cassandra Southwick was born in 1666.1 
Marriage*She married Jacob Mott, son of Jacob Mott and Joanna Slocum, in 1689.1 
FatherJosiah Southwick1
MotherMary Boyce1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 9R & 10R. 

Family

Jacob Mott b. 13 Dec 1661, d. 14 Mar 1737

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Josiah Southwick1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Josiah Southwick married Mary Boyce.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Mary Boyce
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Boyce1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Mary Boyce married Josiah Southwick.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Josiah Southwick
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rest Perry1

F, b. 1675, d. 29 November 1709
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Rest Perry was born in 1675.1 
Marriage*She married Jacob Mott, son of Jacob Mott and Joanna Slocum, on 20 November 1705.1 
Death*Rest Perry died on 29 November 1709.1 
FatherEdward Perry1 b. abt 1632, d. abt 1695
MotherMary Freeman1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 9R & 10R. 

Family

Jacob Mott b. 13 Dec 1661, d. 14 Mar 1737
Children

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 671.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Edward Perry1

M, b. about 1632, d. about 1695
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Edward Perry was born about 1632.2 
Marriage*He married Mary Freeman about 1657.1,2 
Death*Edward Perry died about 1695.2 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Mary Freeman
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 674.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Freeman1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Mary Freeman married Edward Perry about 1657.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Edward Perry b. abt 1632, d. abt 1695
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 345.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 674.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Mott1

F, b. 25 April 1708, d. 7 March 1753
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 9 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Mott was born on 25 April 1708.1 
Marriage*She married Rev. Nathaniel Greene, son of Jabez Greene and Mary Barton, on 18 April 1739.1 
Death*Mary Mott died on 7 March 1753 at age 44.2 
FatherJacob Mott1 b. 13 Dec 1661, d. 14 Mar 1737
MotherRest Perry1 b. 1675, d. 29 Nov 1709
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 8R & 9R. 

Family

Rev. Nathaniel Greene b. 4 Nov 1707, d. Oct 1768
Child

Citations

  1. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 671.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 672.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rest Mott1

F, b. 22 November 1709
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 9 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Rest Mott was born on 22 November 1709.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Rider on 13 August 1729.2 
FatherJacob Mott1 b. 13 Dec 1661, d. 14 Mar 1737
MotherRest Perry1 b. 1675, d. 29 Nov 1709
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 8R & 9R. 

Family

Thomas Rider

Citations

  1. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 671.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 679.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rev. Nathaniel Greene1

M, b. 4 November 1707, d. October 1768
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Rev. Nathaniel Greene was born on 4 November 1707.3 
Marriage*He married Mary Mott, daughter of Jacob Mott and Rest Perry, on 18 April 1739.1 
Death*Rev. Nathaniel Greene died in October 1768 at age 60.3 
FatherJabez Greene2 b. 17 May 1673, d. 1 Oct 1741
MotherMary Barton2 b. 1 May 1678, d. 6 Mar 1713
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 2nd cousin, 8R & 9R. 

Family

Mary Mott b. 25 Apr 1708, d. 7 Mar 1753
Child

Citations

  1. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 671.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 251.
  3. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 732.
  4. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 672.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Rider1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Thomas Rider married Rest Mott, daughter of Jacob Mott and Rest Perry, on 13 August 1729.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 2nd cousin, 8R & 9R. 

Family

Rest Mott b. 22 Nov 1709

Citations

  1. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 679.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene1

M, b. 27 July 1742, d. 19 June 1786
Pedigree (click to see)
Maj-Gen. Nathaniel Greene
When the Revolutionary War began, Greene was a militia private, but emerged from the conflict with a reputation as George Washington's most gifted and dependable officer. He was second only to Washington among the officers of the American army in military ability, and the only general, other than Washington, to serve the entire eight years of the war. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on October 29, 1781. He died of sunstroke June 19, 1786 on his Georgia estate, "Mulberry Grove," near Savannah, and is interred under a monument in Savannah, Georgia
Relationship3rd cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene was born on 27 July 1742 in Potowhommet, Warwick, RI.1,2 
Marriage*He married Catharine Littlefield, daughter of John Littlefield and Phebe Ray, on 20 July 1774 Catharine and Nathaniel were third cousins, once removed.3 
Death*Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene died on 19 June 1786 in Mulberry Grove, near Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, at age 43.3,2 
FatherRev. Nathaniel Greene1 b. 4 Nov 1707, d. Oct 1768
MotherMary Mott1 b. 25 Apr 1708, d. 7 Mar 1753
Notable* What made Maj-Gen. Nathanial Greene notable?2
When the Revolutionary War began, Greene was a militia private, but emerged from the conflict with a reputation as George Washington's most gifted and dependable officer. He was second only to Washington among the officers of the American army in military ability, and the only general, other than Washington, to serve the entire eight years of the war. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on October 29, 1781.

He died of sunstroke June 19, 1786 on his Georgia estate, "Mulberry Grove," near Savannah, and is interred under a monument in Savannah, Georgia
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 7R & 8R. 
Notable KinCelebrities and others

Family

Catharine Littlefield b. 17 Dec 1753, d. 2 Sep 1814
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 672.
  2. [S533] Miscellaneous unpublished information, held by Dr. Ben Dowdey, www.americanrevolution.com/NathanielGreene.htm.
  3. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 733.
Last Edited25 Jul 2016

Jabez Greene1

M, b. 17 May 1673, d. 1 October 1741
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Jabez Greene was born on 17 May 1673.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Barton, daughter of Benjamin Barton and Susannah Gorton, on 17 March 1698.1 
Death*Jabez Greene died on 1 October 1741 at age 68.1 
FatherJames Greene2 b. 1626, d. 27 Apr 1698
MotherElizabeth Anthony2 d. aft 1698
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Mary Barton b. 1 May 1678, d. 6 Mar 1713
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 251.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 89.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Barton1

F, b. 1 May 1678, d. 6 March 1713
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Mary Barton was born on 1 May 1678.1 
Marriage*She married Jabez Greene, son of James Greene and Elizabeth Anthony, on 17 March 1698.1 
Death*Mary Barton died on 6 March 1713 at age 34.1 
FatherBenjamin Barton1 b. 1645, d. 1720
MotherSusannah Gorton1 d. 28 May 1734
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Jabez Greene b. 17 May 1673, d. 1 Oct 1741
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 251.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Greene1

M, b. 1626, d. 27 April 1698
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*James Greene was born in 1626.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Anthony on 3 August 1665.1 
Death*James Greene died on 27 April 1698.1 
FatherJohn Greene the surgeon1 b. 1597, d. 1658
MotherJoan Tatersall1
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Elizabeth Anthony d. aft 1698
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 89.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Anthony1

F, d. after 1698
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Elizabeth Anthony married James Greene, son of John Greene the surgeon and Joan Tatersall, on 3 August 1665.1 
Death*Elizabeth Anthony died after 1698.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

James Greene b. 1626, d. 27 Apr 1698
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 89.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Caleb Littlefield1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Caleb Littlefield married Marcy Mott.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Marcy Mott
Child

Citations

  1. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 719.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Marcy Mott1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Marcy Mott married Caleb Littlefield.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Caleb Littlefield
Child

Citations

  1. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 719.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Catharine Littlefield1

F, b. 17 December 1753, d. 2 September 1814
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Catharine Littlefield was born on 17 December 1753.1 
Marriage*She married Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene, son of Rev. Nathaniel Greene and Mary Mott, on 20 July 1774 Catharine and Nathaniel were third cousins, once removed.2 
Death*Catharine Littlefield died on 2 September 1814 at age 60.2 
FatherJohn Littlefield1 b. 1 Mar 1717/18, d. 13 Jun 1795
MotherPhebe Ray1 b. 10 Sep 1733, d. 30 Apr 1761
Kinship*Relationship: 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene b. 27 Jul 1742, d. 19 Jun 1786
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 719.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 733.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Judith Mainwaring1

F, b. 1676, d. 17 February 1706
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Judith Mainwaring was born in 1676.1 
Marriage*She married Simon Ray III, son of Simon Ray, on 17 January 1695.1 
Death*Judith Mainwaring died on 17 February 1706.1 
FatherOliver Mainwaring1
MotherHannah Raymond1
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Simon Ray III b. 9 Apr 1672, d. 19 Mar 1755

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 160.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Oliver Mainwaring1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Oliver Mainwaring married Hannah Raymond.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Hannah Raymond
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 160.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Hannah Raymond1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Hannah Raymond married Oliver Mainwaring.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Oliver Mainwaring
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 160.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Judith Ray1

F, b. 4 October 1726
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Judith Ray was born on 4 October 1726.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Hubbard about 1747.1,2 
FatherSimon Ray III1 b. 9 Apr 1672, d. 19 Mar 1755
MotherDeborah Greene1 b. 28 Feb 1690, d. 11 Dec 1763
Interest* Judith's mother-in-law Elizabeth (Gooch) married secondly John Franklin, brother of Dr. Benjamin Franklin.2 
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Thomas Hubbard
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 160.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 718.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Hubbard1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Thomas Hubbard married Judith Ray, daughter of Simon Ray III and Deborah Greene, about 1747.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Judith Ray b. 4 Oct 1726
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 160.
  2. [S486] __________, Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol.I, p. 718.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Simon Ray1

M, b. 1636, d. 17 March 1737
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Simon Ray was buried in the Town Burying Ground, New Shoreham, RI.1 
Birth*He was born in 1636.1 
Death*He died on 17 March 1737.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 160.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Tillinghast1

F, b. 1689, d. 19 October 1767
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Mary Tillinghast is buried in Common Burial Ground, Newport, RI.2 
Birth*She was born in 1689.1 
Marriage*She married Gov. Richard Ward on 2 November 1709.1 
Death*Mary Tillinghast died on 19 October 1767 in Newport, RI.1,3 
FatherJohn Tillinghast1 b. Sep 1657, d. 16 Dec 1690
MotherIsabelle Sayles1 b. abt 1660, d. 14 Aug 1735
Interest* She was the First Lady of Rhode Island from 1740-1743.2 
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 8R. 
Notable KinCelebrities and others

Family

Gov. Richard Ward b. 15 Apr 1689, d. 21 Aug 1763
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 407.
  2. [S548] Tillinghast, Tillinghasts in America, p. 49.
  3. [S548] Tillinghast, Tillinghasts in America, p. 48.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Gov. Richard Ward1

M, b. 15 April 1689, d. 21 August 1763
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Gov. Richard Ward is buried in Common Burial Ground, Newport, RI.2 
Birth*He was born on 15 April 1689.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Tillinghast, daughter of John Tillinghast and Isabelle Sayles, on 2 November 1709.1 
Death*Gov. Richard Ward died on 21 August 1763 at age 74.1 
Interest* He was Governor of Rhode Island from July 15, 1740 to May, 1743.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 1st cousin, 8R. 

Family

Mary Tillinghast b. 1689, d. 19 Oct 1767
Child

Citations

  1. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 407.
  2. [S548] Tillinghast, Tillinghasts in America, p. 49.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William H. Tillinghast1

M, b. 13 May 1824, d. 13 August 1864
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th cousin 5 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*William H. Tillinghast married Lydia Collins.2 
Birth*William H. Tillinghast was born on 13 May 1824.2 
Death*He died on 13 August 1864 at age 40.2 
FatherHenry Greene Tillinghast2 b. 26 Feb 1796, d. 9 Aug 1879
MotherPhebe Reynolds2 b. 1 Mar 1801, d. 6 Jun 1868
Kinship*Relationship: 4th cousin, 5R. 

Family

Lydia Collins
Child

Citations

  1. [S490] Greta T. Tyler and Rev. Harold, Co-Editors Tillinghast, Pardon's Progeny II, V. 2, Issue 1, Winter 2000, p. 6.
  2. [S548] Tillinghast, Tillinghasts in America, p. 372.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Benjamin Collins Tillinghast1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship5th cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
FatherWilliam H. Tillinghast1 b. 13 May 1824, d. 13 Aug 1864
MotherLydia Collins2
Kinship*Relationship: 5th cousin, 4R. 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S490] Greta T. Tyler and Rev. Harold, Co-Editors Tillinghast, Pardon's Progeny II, V. 2, Issue 1, Winter 2000, p. 6.
  2. [S548] Tillinghast, Tillinghasts in America, p. 372.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014