Lois Barnum

GEDCOM Note

!It is believed that she is the daughter of Joseph Wheeler in that in the letters written by Nathan Barnum to prove his loyality to the crown he mentions being helped by members of this family. Joseph Wheeler had a daughter of the right age to be this Lois, was of New Fairfield, and no other marriage for this Lois has been found.

!Was put in prison in Connecticut for harboring her husband, a Loyalist, during the Revolution. He got her out of prison and took her to Long Island, New York, behind British lines, where she died

!Sealing to Parents:Stamped archive sheet

!Sealing to Spouse:Stamped archive sheet

Above per J. Tappero