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Abraham Bartholomew

• BIRTH 28 Jun 1708 Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
• DEATH 4 Apr 1798 (aged 89) Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
• BURIAL Old North Burying Grounds, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA, MEMORIAL ID 41300617

Abraham, son of Isaac Bartholomew, was born in Branford. June 28, 1708. He was also a farmer, as his father was. Until fortysix years of age he lived in Branford. In 1754 he purchased much land in Farmington, some of which is now in the limits of Burlingham where he resided. Later he removed to a house since called "Bartlemy Tavern," situated on Peaceable street, near the line between the present towns of Bristol and Burlingham. He kept the first tavern and store in that section.

Although about seventy years of age he enlisted in the revolutionary war and served two years, accompanied by his grandson, in the Sheldon's Dragoons. On June 18, 1730, he married Hannah, daughter of Daniel Page. She died October 25, 1770. Children: Hannah, born May 9, 1731 ; Abraham, January 28, 1732-33; Jacob, mentioned helow; Lydia, February 18, 1738-39; Mary. July 19, 1741; John, April 15, 1744; Thankful, March 24, 1745; Patience, May 19, 1748. [2,3]

Parents
Isaac Bartholomew 1664–1727
Rebecca Frisbie Bartholomew 1679–1738

Spouse
Hannah Page Bartholomew 1713–1770

Siblings
William Bartholomew 1695–1765

Children
Abraham Bartholomew 1733–1776
Jacob Bartholomew 1736–1805
Mary Bartholomew Benton 1741–1821
John Bartholomew 1744–1776
Thankful Bartholomew Bell 1745–1787
Patience Bartholomew Mathews 1748–1822

References

[1] https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41300617/abraham-bartholomew

Sources

[2] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000

[3] Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970