Benjamin Wilmot, Sr.

1. Benjamin Wilmot , son of Unknown Wilmot and Unknown , was born on 4 Apr 1574 in England and died on 18 Aug 1669, at age 95. General Notes: excerpt from "THE WILMOT FAMILY OF NEW HAVEN, CONN." by Donald Lines Jacobus of New Haven Conn. pg. 555 of Genealogies of Connecticut Families, Vol. III "Benjamin Wilmot and his wife Ann settled early in New Haven, Conn. At 'a Court the 2th of Maye 1648, Old Goodman Willmote and Samuel Marsh tooke the oathe of fidellitie.' (Colonial Records, vol. i, p. 111) His son Benjamin was in New Haven at least as early as 1641. On May 1, 1654, 'Old Goodman Willmot desired the Court, that his son may be freed from training which was considered, and with reference to his own age, his wife's weakness, and their living at a farm, his son was freed, only s to attend as other Farmers do.' (Colonial Records vol ii., p. 180) The son referred to was William. The father, Benjamin died Aug. 18, 1669, aged 'about fourscore,' and his wife died Oct. 7, 1668."

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Research Notes: Benjamin “goodman’ Wilmot (Willmott, Willmot, Wilmott),

The name Wilmot is a derivative of Willmon which is an early variation of William the Conqueror's name. It comes from the Norman form of an old French/Germanic name Will/helm meaning Will or desire and helmet or protection. Other English spellings include Wilmoth, Willmett, Willimott, Willmin, Wilmin, Willimont. The Benjamin Wilmot named here, is often confused with his son Benjamin in the early records. Several sources believe the first three events refer to his son instead. He signed the "Fundamental Agreement" in 1639 in New Haven. Land was laid out to him in 1641. He was among 182 persons who took the Oath of Fidelity on July 1st, 1644. "Old Goodman Wilmot" took the "Freeman's Oath" on May 2, 1647/8. (F-58) When "Old Goodman Willmot" died on Aug. 18, 1669 he was about age "fourscore." (F-22,32) Family lore says that he's related to the Earl of Rochester. (F-449) There is an Edward Wilmoth on about the same age as this Benjamin who lived in Virginia at the time of his death in 1647. It is not known if these two men are related, but his will is included here, in case a connection is found at a later date. Virginia Will Records, from Va Mag of Hist. & Bio., Wm. & Mary College Qtly., & Tyler's Qtly, Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1993. "Isle of Wight p. 229 The Will of Edward Wilmoth (unimportant clauses omitted. sic) "I, Edward Wilmoth, being at this time very weak in Body but perfect of memory. "Imprimis. I do by these presents make my beloved wife Annis Wilmoth, my full & whole executrix of all my goods and chattels in Virginia or elsewhere, particularly I give unto my wife af'd four milch cows, a steer, and a heifer that is on Lawns Creek side, and a young yearling Bull. Also I give unto my daughter Frances a yerling heifer. Also I give unto my son John Wilmoth a cow calf, and to my son Robert Wilmoth a cow calf. Also if any of these children dye before they come to age it is my will the said cattle shall come to the survivour. Also the plantation that we are upon I give unto my wife and all my household stuff & moveables. Also I intreat John Jackson & George Coboraft to be my overseers for the performance of my last will and testament, being a true act and deed of mine own. Witness my hand this 15th day of February, 1647. Edward Wilmoth Teste: John Jackson John Carter" p. 205 Isle of Wight "13 May 1644 John Pawley to Edward Wilmot, 100a." (F-494) Sources: 1 United Ancestries Linked Pedigrees CD 100, (Automated Archives). 2 Vital Records of New Haven, 1649-1850, Parts I & II, (also currently published at www.ancestry.com). 3 Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut. 4 James Savage, Genealogical Dictionary of New England, (Genealogical Pub. Co., c1981). 5 New England Historical and Genealogical Register, (Vol. 59). 6 Adele Andrews, The Ancestors and Descendants of Havilah and Dorcas Gale Bunnell. 7 Benjamin Wilmot The Boston Transcript Boston, MA Feb. 11, 1929, #8043. 8 Hilda Grace Morse McPherson letter dated June 11, 1983 at 1717 S. 14th St., Coshocton, Ohi 43812. 9 Duane A. Josephson to Linda Coate Dudick Letter dated June 14, 1996 820 Taylor St., Apt. 7, Medford, OR 97504-7367 In L.Dudick files (F-447).

Benjamin married ²Ann Ladd³ in 1612 in England. Ann was born in 1592 and died 7 Oct 1669 or 1668 in New Haven Connecticut, at age 77.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M i. William Wilmot was born between 1624 and 1630 in England and died in 1689 in New Haven Connecticut. William married ²Sarah Thomas³ (b. 1639, d. 29 Dec 1711) on 14 Oct 1658 in New Haven Connecticut.

+ 3 F ii. Ann Wilmot was born between 1614 and 1619 in County of York, England, died in 1654, and was buried in Mass Bay Colony. Ann married ²William Bunnell³.

+ 4 M iii. Benjamin Wilmot was born in 1620 in England and died in 1651, at age 31. Benjamin married ²Elizabeth Tenney³ (d. 1685) on 25 Jan 1625 in New Haven Connecticut.

Source:

http://www.twentymile.com/genealogy/wilmot.htm

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Husband's Name: Benjamin WILMOT (WILMONT) (WILMOTT)

Born: 1589 Place: New Haven, Ct

Christened: 1590 Place:

Died: 18 Aug 1669 Place: New Haven, Ct

Buried: Place: New Haven, Ct

Married: Abt 1609 Place: England

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Wife's Name: Anne WILMOT

Born: 1592 Place: New Haven, Ct

Died: 7 Oct 1668 Place: New Haven, Ct

Buried: Place: New Haven, Ct

Married: Abt 1609 Place: England

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Children:

1. Sex Name: M William WILMOT

Born: Abt. 1618 Place: New Haven, Ct

Died: 1688/1689 Place:

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2. Sex Name: M Benjamin WILMOT

Born: Abt 1620 Place: New Haven, Ct

Died: 8 Apr 1651 Place:

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3. Sex Name: F Ann WILMOT

Born: Abt 1628 Place: New Haven, Ct

Died: 7 Oct 1668 Place: New Haven, Ct

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4. Sex Name: M William WILMONT

Born: Abt 1638/1880 Place: New Haven, Ct

Died: 1689 Place: New Haven, Ct

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5. Sex Name: M William WILMOT

Born: 1624 Place: New Haven, Ct

Died: 14 Oct 1687/1688 Place: New Haven, Ct

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6. Sex Name: F Annie WILMOT

Born: 1614 Place: New Haven, Ct

Died: May 1654 Place: New Haven, Ct

Buried: Place: New Haven, Ct

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7. Sex Name: M Benjamin WILMOT

Born: 1606 Place: England

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8. Sex Name: M William WILMOT

Born: 1608 Place: England

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9. Sex Name: M Benjamin WILMOT

Born: 8 Apr 1651 Place: England

Died: 8 Apr 1657 Place: New Haven, Ct ___________________________________________________________

Families of Ancient New Haven by Donald Lines Jacobus, pg. 1981

Benjamin Wilmot signed the Fundamental Agreement 4 June 1639 in New Haven and swore fidelity in 1647. Between 1646 and 1649, he was fined for negligent behavior, such as not coming to watch on training day and defective arms. He was assigned to sit in the 9th row of the middle seats in the meeting house. On May 17, 1647, he asked for 24 acres of land which he received in 1662. His home was near West Rock

He married Ann (last name may be Ladd) and she died 7 Oct 1668 in New Haven. His will dated 7 Aug. 1669 says he was aged about four score and mentions son, William Wilmot, and the children of his three children.

His tombstone was not found along the wall of the Grove Street Cemetery, in the crypt under Center Church, or moved & buried in the Grove Street Cemetery

Benjamin Wilmot signed the fundamental agreement June 4th 1639 in New Haven, Connecticut

He swore fidelity in 1647  

Benjamin Wilmot's last will and testament, dated August 7, 1669, mentions his four grandchildren from his daughter Ann as heirs of his small estate. Probably because both Ann and William Bunnell were already dead.