Abiel Stark, Sr.

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Name ===: Name: Abiel /Stark/ [1st]<ref>Source: #S2455 Page: page 310 Data: Text: This deed dated May 29, 1716 reveals Abiel is the son ofAaron Stark, Jr. Abiel acquits all right, title, claim, etc.........to "the estate of our Father Aaron Starke......to our brother, Aaron Stark....." Abiel is one of the signers of this document.</ref>

Birth

: Birth:
:: Date: BEF FEB 1689:: Place: Groton New London County, Connecticut<ref>Source: #S2455 Page: page 172 Data: Text: Abiel witness to this deed dated Feb. 14, 1709/10. To be witness he had to be 21 years old or older. Hence, Feb. 1688/89 would be the latest year of birth for Abiel.</ref>

Death

: Death: :: Date: BET 03 DEC 1755 AND 05 JAN 1756:: Place: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA<ref>Source: #S2047 Data: Text: States will made Dec. 3, 1755 and proved Jan. 5, 1756. His source of this data was Colchester Probate Records #2869.</ref> Imported only 03 DEC 1755 from Death Date and marked as uncertain.

Note

: Note: #N2468 : Note: #DWNLNOTE

Marriage

: Husband: Abiel Stark
: Wife: Mary Walworth : Child: Abiel Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: Silas Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: Nathan Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: Mary Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: @I5833@ :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Marriage: :: Date: 20 APR 1721:: Place: Groton, New London County, Connecticut<ref>Source: #S2461 Page: Book 2, page 194 Data: Text: Document, dated Apr. 20, 1721, shows Abiel Stark was married to a women named Mary who was the sister of James Wallsworth, deceased. Therefore, they must have been married before this date.</ref>

: Husband: Aaron Stark : Wife: Mehitable Shaw : Child: Sarah Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: Mary Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: Abiel Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: Aaron Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: Hannah Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: John Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Child: Stephen Stark :: Relationship to Father: Natural :: Relationship to Mother: Natural : Marriage: :: Date: 27 NOV 1676:: Place: Groton, Connecticut<ref>Source: #S3569 Page: page 138Data: Text: Reports Nov. 28, 1678, Aaron Stark and Mehitable Shaw were married</ref> Abiel Stark was born in Feb 1696 in Groton, Connecticut to Aaron Starkand Mehitable Shaw. He married Mary Walworth on 23 Apr 1721 in Lebanon, Connecticut. Children: Amy, Abiel, Nathan, Mary, Silas. He diedon 7 Dec 1755 in New London, Connecticut. Land Grant: Abiel Stark was one of the grantees under the deed of William Stark to the First Baptist Church of New London, Connecticut. He purchased a farm at the head of the Mystic, and in 1769 was accepted asa freeman at New London, Connecticut.

Sources

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• Source: S2047 Title: Donald L. Jacobus, NewHaven, Connecticut, Research for H. S. McKee NOTESource Medium: Book * Source: S2455 Title: Groton New London County, CT, Deed Records, FHL Film #4293, Book 1 NOTESource Medium: Microfilm

Notes

: Note DWNLNOTE: Compiled by Clovis LaFleur. Please give credit to the researchers who have contributed family data for this individual. Thank you!!!

: Note N24681689: This would be the latest year of birth for Abiel. The earliest document found related to Abiel was dated Feb. 14, 1709/10. He was a witness to a deed between his Uncle William Stark, Sr. and Valentine Wightman. He had to be 21 years old to be a witness, hence his latest year ofbirth would be Feb. 1688/89. Source: See Source for year 1710. : : 1710: Feb. 14, 1709/10; Abiel is a witness to deed transaction between hisUncle William Stark, Sr. and Valentine Wightman. Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, page172. "William Stark of the town of Groton... for four pounds currant monie of New England payed by Valentine Weightman..... 14 Feb 1710; Signed William Starke. Wit Aaron Stark, Aabiel Stark. Ack Mr. William Starke 8 Mar 1709/10. Recd 8 Mar 1709/10." : : 1716: 1) Feb. 3, 1715/16; Abiel purchased Mary Culver's (Daughter of Ephraim Culver] share of her father's estate for 8 pounds. Source: FHL Film#4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book1, page306. "Mary Collver of Groton... for 8L... from Abiel Stark of Groton husbandman ... sold... all my right title interest in the estate that ever was my fathers Ehrems Collver of Groton deceased in the Collonyof Connecticut. 3 Feb 1715/16. Signed: Mary M Collver her mark. Wit: Nehemiah Smith Junr, LydiaSmith. Ack and Recd 3 Feb 1715/16.": 2) May 29, 1716; Abiel gives up any further claim to the estate of his father, Aaron Stark, Jr. in favor of his brother, Aaron Stark, III. Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, page 310. "Be it known, the subscribers do acknowledge that we have received our full parts of shears of all ye estatethat was our father Aaron Starks of Groton deceased, and acquit all our right title claim or demand whatsoever of or unto the estate of oursd father Aaron Starke and to every part therof unto our brother Aaron Stark of said Groton. 29 May 1716. Signed: John Stark, Aabiel Stark, Joseph Collver, Sarah Stark. Wit: Samll. Fox, David Collver. Ack and recd 29 May 1716.": 3) Apr. 2, 1716; Abiel and his brother, Aaron Stark, III, witness a deed transaction between Isaac Lamb, (Father-in-Law of William Stark, Jr., Abiel's cousin) and Ephraim Culver, Jr. Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, page 435. "Isaac Lambe of Groton yeoman... for 30L... from Ephraim Culver of Groton husbandman... 40A... William Gallops land northerly upon Thomas Lambs land westerly upon the aforesd Isaac Lambs medow....corner tree of John Starks and so bounded southwest upon John Starkes Land. 2 Apr 1716. Signed: Isaac lamb. Wit: Aaron Stark, Abiah Stark. Ack and recdd 3 Apr 1716." : : 1717: May 6, 1717; Abiel is again a witness to deed transaction. Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, pages 351-352. "Andrew Davis of Groton...for love and goodwill... to my son Comfort Davis of Groton... 1A in the town of Grotonnear the dwelling house of the sd Andrew Davis. 6 May 1717. Signed: Andrew Davis. Wit: John Williams, Abiel Stark. Ack and recd 6 May 1717." : : 1718: 1) Mar. 24, 1717/1718; Abiel is one of those named on the Baptist Church Deed purchasing 0ne and one-half acres from Abiel's Uncle WilliamStark. Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book ofRecords 1705-1723; Book 1, pages 374-375.: 2) Dec. 13, 1718; This deed transaction shows Abiel sold property tohis cousin, William Stark, Jr. However, it was acknowledged in Lebanon Jan. 2 1718/19. This is the first indication Abiel is moving from Groton to Lebanon. Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, pages 469-470. "Abiall Stark of Groton... sell... to William Stark Junr. of Groton for a valuable consideration... all my right & title of the within mentioned tract of Land. 13 Dec 1718. Signed: Abiall Stark. Wit: Samll. Burrows, Christopher Stark. Ack in Lebanon 2 Jan 1718/19 and recd 16 Apr 1719.": 3) Dec. 25, 1718; As shown in (2) this deed shows Abial purchased property from Joseph Stebins in Lebanon, further showing Abiel had movedto Lebanon. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantee; Abial Start; Grantor; Joseph Stebins; Book 3, page 150; W 25 Dec. 1718." : : 1720: May 20, 1720; Abiel sold the property he bought from Mary Culver for 8 pounds in in 1716 back to her brother, Ephraim Culver, Jr. for 32 pounds. Note Abile is now recorded as a resident of Lebanon. Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1. "Abiall Starke of Lebanon in ye county of New London... husbandman for 32L... from Josh. Collver: Junr.... in ye town of Groton at tract of land Ephraim Collver Senr late of Groton decd dyed lawfully: heired of without partition among ye heirs of ye sd Ephraim Collver ye sd Abiall Starke doth hereby for: him.... conveigh all ye estate that he heth in & unto ye sd Tract ofLand unto ye sd Joseph Collver.: Signed: Aabiel Starke. Wit: Samll Avery, John Ledyard. Ack and recd 10 May 1720." : : 1721: 1) Abiel Stark and Mary Walworth were married before Apr. 20, 1721 as will be seen in the next item. This document shows on this date he was married to a lady named Mary who would seem to have been the sisterof "James Wallsworth, deceased." Therefore, her surname was Wallsworth/Walworth.: 2) Apr. 20, 1721; See above . Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 2, page 194. "Abial Stark of Lebanon and Mary his wife quit claim to Thomas Wallsworth of Groton... right in estate of James Wallsworth... Dated 20 Apr 1721. Recd 9 Sep 1726. Signed: Abial Stark, Mary X Stark. Wit: Gershom Clark?, William Clarke?" : : 1722: Apr. 19, 1722; Abiel has a lot laid out to him by the Groton Committee. Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, pages 676-677. "We whose names are undr. Written being a Committee to lett out the Commons according to the vote ofthe town passed in Groton 16 Apr 1719... have layed out 19 Apr 1722 to Abial Starke one wood Lot... corner of Christopher Stark his wood lot. Signed: Nehemiah Smith Junr, Nicholas Street, Samll. Lester. Recd 19 Apr 1722. : : 1725: 1) Jan. 8, 1724/25; Abiel Stark, Jr. Born: Source: Charles R. Stark,The Aaron Stark Family, Seven Generations, Published by Wright & Potter, Boston, Mass. 1927, page 10.: 2) Dec. 28, 1725; Abial sold the lot he received from the Groton Committee in 1722 for 26 pounds. Note they show him as resident of Groton. I believe this must have been an error by the Recorder. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 2, page 369. "Abial Stark of Groton for 26L to Mr. Nathaniel Niles of South Kings Town Road Island yeoman... wood lot laid out to the sd Stark... adjoining to the sd Niles his farm... wood lot laid out to Christopher Stark. Dated 28 Dec 1725. Recd 13 May 1728. Signed: Abial Stark. Wit: Thomas Chipman, Benjamin Minor.": 3) Nathan Stark was born in this year. Source: Charles R. Stark, TheAaron Stark Family, Seven Generations, Published by Wright & Potter, Boston, Mass. 1927, page 10. : : 1726: 1) Oct. 13, 1726; Abiel is witness to deed of exchange between his Uncle William Stark, Sr. and William's son, Christopher. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records,Book 2, page 231.: 2) Dec. 3, 1726; This deed seems to confirm the transaction recordedDec. 1725. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 2, page 370. "Abial Stark farmer to Nathaniel Niles of South Kings Town in Road Island yeoman.... Corner of Christopher Stark... laid out to Abial Stark by the Committee of Groton 14 Apr 1722. Dated 3 Dec 1726. Recd 3 Dec 1726. Signed: Abial Stark.Wit: John Wallsworth, Joshua Morgan.": 3) Mary Stark born in this year. Source: Charles R. Stark, The AaronStark Family, Seven Generations, Published by Wright & Potter, Boston, Mass. 1927, page 10. : : 1727: Jun. 20, 1727; Abial purchased 100 acres from his Cousin, Christopher Stark, for 400 pounds. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 2, pages 280-281. "Christopher Stark of Groton for 400L paid by Abial Stark.... 100A.... by Nathaniel Nyles.... Mr. Wightmans line. Dated 20 Jun 1727. Recd 21 Jun 1727. Signed: Christopher Stark. Wit: Thomas Chipman, Thomas Chipman Jun." : : 1728: 1) Mar. 18, 1727/28; Abial appears to have sold back the 100 acres purchased from Christopher Stark Jun. 20, 1727 for the same amount he paid, 400 pounds. It would appear again, the recorder reports Abiel is a resident of Groton. However, in the next item, he is again recorded as a resident of Lebanon. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 2, pages 375-376. "Abial Stark of Groton farmer for 400L paid by Christopher Stark farmer... 100A... Mr. Nathaniel Niles... Mr. Whitman’s line. Dated 18 Mar 1728.Recd 25 Nov 1728. Signed: Abiel Stark. Wit: John Collver, Hannah Ayer.: 2) Nov. 7, 1728; Abiel's spouse, Mary Walworth, must have inherited property from her father, William Walworth. Note this record shows Abiel is a resident of Lebanon. This transaction appears to show Abiel and his spouse sold her share of her father's estate to her brother, Thomas Walworth for 50 pounds. Thomas Walworth was married to Phebe Stark, cousin of Abiel Stark. Note this transaction was not recorded until Mar. 14, 1746/47. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 4, page 202. "Abiall Starke andhis wife Mary Starke of Lebanon in the County of Windham and Colony of Connecticut... for 50L paid by their loving brother Thomas Wallsworth of Lebanon.... all their right... to all estate belonging to their Honoured Father Mr. William Wallsworth Late of said Groton Deceased. Dated 7 Nov 1728. Recd. 14 Mar 1746/7. Signed: Abiall Stark, Mary M Stark her mark. Wit: Sarah West, Ebenezer West. : : 1729: Apr. 22, 1729; This transaction appears to give up any further claims by Abiel to the property of his father, Aaron Stark, Jr.'s estate, to his sister, Mary Stark and her spouse, Joseph Culver. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 2, pages 442-443. "Abial Stark of Lebenon in the County of Windham husbandman for divers good causes and considerations quit claimedto Joseph Collver Junr of Groton for his full and peaceable possession. Dated 22 Apr 1729. Recd 9 Nov 1729. Signed: Abial Stark. Wit: Benjamin Southworth, Ebenezer West." : : 1731: 1) Apr. 27, 1731; This record was recorded on this date. Abiel Starkpurchased from his brother, 10 acres which was originally purchased by their grandfather, Aaron Stark, Sr. This may have been part of the Purchase Aaron Stark made from Rev. William Thompson in 1664. Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 121. " Aaron Stark of Colchester in the County of Hartford... for the sum of 20L... paid by Abial Stark of Lebenon in the County of Windham...common or undivided land... and more especially to a 10A grant purchased by my Grand Father which may more fully appear by Record. 9 Apr ????. Signed: Aaron Stark. Wit:

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. Ack and recd 27 Apr 1731.": 2)Apr. 22, 1731; Abiel appears to have set boundaries with Stephen and Samuel Lee in Lebanon. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantee; Stark, Abial; Grantor; Stephen & Saml. Lee & Wm. Wattles; Book 4, page344; Bounds; 22 Apr 1731.: 3) April 27, 1731; Not sure if Abiel purchased property from GershomHinckley. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantee; Stark,Abial; Grantor; Gershom Hinckley; Book 5, page 76; W; 27 Apr 1731. : : 1732: 1) Mar. 27, 1732; Abiel releases property to his brother-inlaw, Thomas Walworth, married to his cousin, Phebe Stark. Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 74-75. "Deed of Release from Abial Stark of Lebanon in the county of Windham... untoThomas: Wallsworth... right in first division woodlot which right formerly belonged to Isaac Fox of Groton and: now in the hands or right of the sd Stark by the reason of said Wallsworths deed being lost and... do by: these presents... all my right. 27 Mar 1732. Signed: Aabial Stark. Wit: Ebenezer West, Joshua West. : Ack and recd 26 Oct 1732.": 2) 1732; Abiel sold property to his cousin, Christopher Stark (Son of William Stark, Sr. Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 91-92. "Abial Stark of Lebenon county of Windham for 7L paid by Christopher Stark of Groton... all my right... excepting first to... ???/ ??/ 1732. Signed: Abial Stark. Wit: EbenezerBo??, John Patridge. Ack and recd 17 Apr 1733.": 3) Appears Abial again confirms his boundary with Stephen and Samuel Lee. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantor; Stark, Abial; Grantee; Stephen & Samuel Lee; Book 4, page 416; Bounds; 1732. : : 1733: Dec. 6, 1733; Abiel 1400 pounds to purchase land in Groton near his cousin, Daniel Stark's land. He bought from John Smith who was probably the Step-son of Elizabeth (Stark) Smith, daughter of Aaron Stark, Sr. Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 125. "John Smith of Groton... for 1400L... paid by Abiel Stark of Lebenon in the County of Windham... certain tract of Land... 300A... Thomas ??? land... & Niles Orchard... from thence with Daniel Starks land... sd Whitmans Land... Jonathan Starks southwest corner... Country Road... Recorded in Groton with the Meeting House thereon. 6 Dec1733. Signed: John Smith. Wit: John Wilson?, James Ashby. Ack and recd 27 Dec 1733." : : 1735: 1) Feb. 25, 1735; Abiel, still reported in Lebanon. Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 92. "Abial Stark of Lebenon County of Windham all my right parcel of land which formerly was Isaac Foxes his right unto Charles Stark?? of Groton and the above sd Christopher Stark having... which should have containedthe right or property of land... the above sd Abial Stark do... By the abovesd Isaac Fox his right... Common land in Groton. 25 Feb 1735. Signed: Abial Stark. Wit: Ebenezer ????, John Partridge.: 2) May, 1735; Silas Stark born. A daughter who married Nathan Walworth was alos born to Abiel and Mary but her date of birth is not known.Source: Charles R. Stark, The Aaron Stark Family, Seven Generations, Published by Wright & Potter, Boston, Mass. 1927, page 10.: 3) Dec. 2, 1735; Abiel sold property to his brother-in-law, John Walworth. Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 4, page 10. "Abial Stark of Lebenon in the County of Windham for 8L of John Wallsworth of Groton... one second division in the common. Dated 2 Dec 1735. Recd 2 Dec 1735. Signed: AbialStark. Wit: Thos. Wallsworth, Nathan Niles." : : 1739: Jun 30, 1739; Lebanon deed transaction between Abiel and John & Andrew Alden. Apprently Abiel is receiving property. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantee; Stark, Abial; Grantor: John & Andrew Alden; Book 6, page 63; W; 30 Jun 1739. : : 1745: 1) May 9, 1745; Abiel is again receives property. Source: Film #4707Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantee; Stark, Abial; Grantor; Samuel & Ann Cogswell; Book 6, page 481; W; 9 May 1745.: 2) May 9, 1745; Abiel receives property. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantee; Stark, Abial; Grantor; Peter Thacher; Book 6, page 481; W; 9 May 1745. : : 1746: May 30, 1746; Abiel sells property to John Smith, perhaps the same Smith mentioned above. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantor; Stark, Abial; Grantee; John Smith; Book 7, page 46; W; 30 May 1746. : : 1748: Aug. 14, 1748; Abiel probably gives property to his son, Abiel Stark, Jr. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantor; Stark, Abial; Grantee; Stark, Abiel; Grantor; Hezekiah Huntington & John Ledyard; Book 7, page 221; W; 14 Aug 1748. : : 1749: Jun 5, 1749; Abiel sells property to Matthew Polly. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantor; Stark, Abiel; Grantee; Matthew Polly; Book 7, page 254; W ; 5 Jun 1749. : : 1751: March 20, 1750/51; Abiel quits claim to property again to Mathew Polly. Source: Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantor; Stark, Abiel; Grantee; Matthew Polly; Book 7, page 331; Q.C.; 20 Mch 1750/51. : : 1754: Nov. 4, 1754; Abiel sells property to John Polly. Source: Film #4707Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantor; Stark, Abial; Grantee; John Polley; Book 8, page 337; W; 4 Nov 1754. : : 1755: Dec. 3, 1755; Will made for Abiel Stark on this date in Colchester, Connecticut. Named wife Mary; Son Abiel, Jr. named executor; mentions sons Nathan and Silas; Daughters Mary and Almy. Witnesses: Stephen Stark, Obadiah Stark, Rev. Benjamin Throop. Source 1: "The Aaron Stark Family, Seven Generations of Descendants", by Charles R. Stark; page 19,Individual #81, Obadiah; Quote: "He (Obadiah Stark) is named as one of the witnesses to the will of Abiel Stark made in Colchester, Conn., Dec. 2, 1755." Source 2: Donald L. Jacobus Stark Family Research for Mrs. H. S. McKee dated July 6, 1951. Quote: "Will of Abiel Stark of Colchester, made 3 Dec. 1755, proved 5 Jan. 1756, named wife Mary.........[Colchester Pro. 2869]." : : 1756: Died between Dec. 3, 1755 and Jan. 5, 1755/56. Source: See Source 2 for year 1755. : ==============================
: Source: Stark Family Association Yearbook, 1924, pages 17 and 18 : Will of Abiel Stark, December 2, 1755: In the 1910 Year Book we find a genealogical record of the descendants of Aaron Stark. On page 15 we find the names of Abiel and Mary Walworth, and their children, as follows: : : Abiel, b. Jan. 8, 1724, d. Sept. 25, 1770, md. Chloe Hinckley. : Nathan, b. 1725, d. between 1778-1781, md. Ann Fitch. : Mary, b. 1726, d. Oct. 8, 1813, md. Cyprian Lathrop. : Silas, b. 1726, d. July 3, 1799, md. Jerusha Hyde. : Almy. : : The will of Abiel Stark is in the town records of Colchester, Conn.,dated "December 2, 1755, in Colchester, County of New London and Colony of Conn." : (Long Preamble).: "I give and bequeath to Mary My beloeved wife during her natuarl life the 1/3 part of all my movables and the 1/2 of this my mansion houseand 1/2 of my barn on this farm.: "To my son Abial Stark the whole of my farm in Lebanon on which he now lives, (bought this farm of Nathan Scofell). : "To my son Nathan, my farm in Lebanon.: "To my son Silas, I give the whole of the Thatcher farm Colchester where I now live.: "To my two daughters mary and Almy I give that part of my farm in Lebanon westward line of the town, beginning at Bridge of Capt. James Fitch on Deep Brook. Abiel Stark Stark Executor of Abiel Stark's will. : "Witness, Stephen Stark, Obadiah Stark, and Benjamin Thorp." : ========================
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