Abigail Silliman

ABIGAIL SELLECK

Ancestor #: A103642

Daughter of (5) Jonathan Selleck and Sister of (7) Nathan Selleck

Born Feb. 15, 1707, died March 16, 1772. Married Ebenezer Silliman, Oct. 8, 1728.

The children were: Gold Selleck, born May 7, 1732. Eben- ezer, Jr., born June 21, 1734. Amelia Gold, born Oct. 30, 1736. Hezekiah, born March ri, 1738. Jonathan, born Aug. 31, 1742. Abigail, born Oct. 28, 1745. Drodate, born Dec. 13, 1749.

From this union came some world-renowned descendants. The historical items given hereafter in regard to the Sillimans are only brief extracts from the articles published. A complete copy of the whole matter would be too laborious for the writer, but the references will enable any interested to make a thorough examination.

In addition to references given Articles will be found in Encyclopaedia Britan- nica, Vol. vii, p. 601.

Nelson's EncyclopaKiia, Vol. ri, p. 219.

American Cyclopaedia, Vol. zv, p. 45.

People's Cycloptedia of Universal Knowledge, p. 1610.

Annual Cyclopedia, Vol. i, 1876, p. 52J.

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3 o SELLECK GENEALOGY

She was buried in the "Old Burying Ground" of Fairfield, Conn., and on the head-stone to her grave is inscribed:

In memory of Mrs. Abigail Silliman. Late amiable consort of the Honorable Ebenezer Silliman Esq. She died March 16. a.d. 1772 aged 65 years and a month wanting one day.

How lov'd, how vallu'd once, avails thee not. To whom related, or by whom begot. A heap of dust alone remains of thee 'Tis all thou art, and all the proud shall be.

In Fisher's Life of Benjamin Silliman, page 7, is mentioned the Capture of General Gold Selleck Silliman, May 1, 1779, and interesting history connected with her son.

Page 438, Selleck's History of Norwalk.

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Birth: 1707 Death: Mar. 16, 1772

The daughter of Jonathan Selleck. "Ye OLD BURYING GROUND IN FAIRFIELD, CONN." by Mrs. Kate Perry, p. 100.

Family links:

Spouse:

 Ebenezer Silliman (1707 - 1775)

Children:

 Gold Seleck Silliman (1732 - 1790)*

 Amelia Silliman Gold (1736 - 1794)*

*Calculated relationship

Inscription: In Memory of Mrs. ABIGAIL SILLIMAN Late Amiable consort of the Honorable EBENEZER SILLIMAN Esq'r. She died March 16 A. D. 1772 Aged 65 Years one a Month wanting one day. How lov'd, how vallu'd once avils the 'not To Whome related or by whom begot, A heap of dust alone remains of thee; 'Tis all thou art and all the proud shall be. "Ye OLD BURYING GROUND IN FAIRFIELD, CONN." by Mrs. Kate Perry

Burial: Old Burying Ground Fairfield Fairfield County Connecticut, USA

Created by: Nareen, et al Record added: Jul 09, 2004 Find A Grave Memorial# 9072705

Inscription

In Memory of Mrs. ABIGAIL SILLIMAN Late Amiable consort of the Honorable EBENEZER SILLIMAN Esq'r. She died March 16 A. D. 1772 Aged 65 Years one a Month wanting one day. How lov'd, how vallu'd once avils the 'not To Whome related or by whom begot, A heap of dust alone remains of thee; 'Tis all thou art and all the proud shall be. "Ye OLD BURYING GROUND IN FAIRFIELD, CONN." by Mrs. Kate Perry