Deborah Stewart

     Deborah was born in May 1669 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Robert & Bethia [Rumble] Stewart of Norwalk.¹ Deborah married Joseph Beardsley, son of Joseph Beardsley, in November 1708 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹ Deborah's husband, Joseph, died before 26 August 1745 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, leaving her a widow. She was grantedthe papers of administration to her husband's estate along with Merriday Bostwick. Deborah departed this life before 18 April 1746 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The administration of Deborah's estate was granted to John Clark on this date.