Sgt. Izrahiah Whitmore, Sr

GEDCOM Note

Izrahia Wetmore, born in Middletown, Conn. 8 March 1656-7; married 23 May 1692, Rachel, daughter of Rev. Samuel Stow and Hope Fletcher, of Middletown. He was a magistrate of the town, and a deputy to the General Court from 1721 to 1728; he was a man of fine abilities, says tradition, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the colonists. His father-in-law made him his executor and speaks of him in his will in terms of the highest praise. He died at the age of 86.

Children of Israhia and Rachel (Stow) Wetmore--all born in Middletown, Ct.

1. Izrahia, b. 28 Jun 1693; d. 14 Sep 1728; m. c1720, Sarah Booth 2. Stow, b. 21 Jan 1694/5 3. James, b. 31 Dec 1695; d. 15 May 1760; m. c1718, Anna Dwight 4. Ichabod, b. 18 Apr 1698; d. 7 Jan 1714 5. Seth, b. 18 Nov 1700; d. 10Apr 1778; m.(1) 30 Sep 1730, Margaret Southmayd (2) 15 Jan 1745/6 Hannah Edwards 6. Jeremiah, b. 8 Nov 1703; d. 2Oct 1753; m. 25 Feb 1724/5, Abigail Butler 7. Samuel, b. 15 Feb 1704; m. 21 Jun 1722, Hannah Hubbard. 8. Caleb, b. 5 Jul 1706 ;9. Josiah, b. 1 Mr 1709; d. 27 Sep 1751

Source: Wetmore Memorial---James C. Wetmore