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Rebecca Dewey (Ashley)

Also Known As: "Weller"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
Death: between 1760 and 1785 (74-100)
Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Immediate Family:

Daughter of David Ashley, of Westfield; David Ashley; Hannah Ashley and Hannah Ashley
Wife of Samuel Dewey and Samuel Dewey
Mother of Mabel Hubbell; Miriam Dewey; Sara Joyner; Mabel Hubbell; Asahel Dewey and 1 other
Sister of Samuel Ashley; Deacon David Ashley; Joseph Ashley; Sarah Ingersoll; Joseph Ashley and 10 others

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About Rebecca Dewey

Rebecca Ashley

  • Birth: May 30 1685 - Westfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
  • Death: Sheffield, Berkshire, MA
  • Parents: David Ashley, Hannah Ashley
  • Husband: Samuel Dewey

Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ashley-1168

Rebecca Ashley, daughter of David Ashley and Hannah (Glover) Ashley, was born on May 30, 1685 in Westfield, Massachusetts.[1][2] She was baptized in Westfield on May 31, 1685.[2]

Rebecca married Samuel Dewey of Westfield. She was his second wife. No record of their marriage has been found. Basedon the date of birth of their first known child, they were probably married in 1712. Since they were both residents of Westfield and had their children there, they were no doubt married there.

Rebecca and Samuel had the the following children, all born in Westfield:

  1. Meriam, b. May 14, 1713[3][4]
  2. Jerusha, bpt. June 18, 1715[5][4] m. November 11, 1742 Joseph Hanmor/Marmon at Sheffield[4]
  3. Israel/Asael (twin), b. May 22, 1718[6][7][4]
  4. Mable/Maba/Hazel (twin),[6][7][4] b. bpt. May 25, 1718,[8] m. May 19, 1738 Ithamer Hubbell at Springfield[9]
  5. Sarah, bpt. 1722,[4] m. June 11, 1747 William Joyner at Sheffield[10][4].

References

  • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6876379/david-ashley “ 11 Rebecca (Ashley) Dewey b. 1685, daughter of David Ashley and Hannah Glover.” Cites
  • The Ashley Genealogy, A History of the Descendants of Robert Ashley of Springfield, Massachusetts by Francis Bacon Trowbridge, New Haven, Printed for the Author 1896. Reprinted by Higginson Book Company, 148 Washington Street, Post Office Box 778, Salem, Massachusetts 01970. Page 24. <Archive.Org> xi. “Rebecca, b. 30 May 1685 ; m. about 1710, Samuel Dewey of Westfield.”
  • https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ashley-1168 cites
  1. Francis Bacon Trowbridge, "The Ashley Genealogy: History of the Descendants of Robert Ashley of Springfield, Massachusetts," 1896
  2. “Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FC56-YQB : 10 February 2018), Rebecka Ashly, ; citing , ; FHL microfilm 185,469.
  3. “Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHG1-RF9 : 9 February 2018), Samuell Dewey in entry for Meriam Dewey, 14 May 1713; citing , WESTFIELD, HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 185,474.
  4. "Life of George, Rear Admiral, USN, and Dewey Family History," 1898, p 244
  5. "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FC56-VLF : 10 February 2018), Samuel Dewy in entry for Jerusha Dewy, ; citing , ; FHL microfilm 185,469.
  6. Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).
  7. Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).
  8. "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FC56-QPD : 10 February 2018), Samuel Dewy in entry for Hazel Dewy, ; citing , ; FHL microfilm 185,469.
  9. "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-S3VD : 5 November 2017), Ithamer Hubbell and Mabel Dewey, 19 May 1738; citing Marriage, Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 250,248.
  10. "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-S7BQ : 5 November 2017), William Joyner and Sarah Dewey, 14 Jun 1747; citing Marriage, Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 250,248.
  11. Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915= Rebecka Ashley Gender: Female Christening Date: 31 May 1685 Christening Place: WESTFIELD,HAMPDEN,MASSACHUSETTS Father's Name: David Ashley
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Rebecca Dewey's Timeline

1685
May 30, 1685
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
1713
May 14, 1713
Westfield, Hampden, MA, USA
1715
June 18, 1715
Westfield, Hampden, MA, USA
1718
May 22, 1718
Massachusetts, United States
May 22, 1718
Westfield, Hampden, MA, USA
May 22, 1718
Westfield, Hampden, MA, USA
1722
1722
Westfield, Hampden, MA, USA
1760
1760
Age 74
Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
1876
June 15, 1876
Age 75