James Walling1,2,3,4,5

M, b. 8 February 1668, d. 4 April 1753
FatherThomas Walling I b. c 1628, d. b 22 Nov 1675
MotherMary Abbott b. c 1631, d. b 19 Jun 1669
     James was born on Wednesday, 8 February 1668 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. He was not yet of age in his father's will of 1674.6 James married Elizabeth Sprague, daughter of John Sprague and Elizabeth Holbrook, circa 1690. The family resided in the northwestern part of Rhode Island in Providence, In 1731, part of Providence became known as Glocester & Smithfield. James was the only one of his brothers to remain in Rhode Island. The exact order & birth of their children is not known. James's wife, Elizabeth, died before 12 December 1742 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, leaving him a widower. James married 2nd Mercy Taylor on 12 December 1742 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. James's wife, Mercy, died before 24 March 1751 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, leaving him a widower. James married 3rd Elizabeth Knox on 24 March 1751 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. James made his will on 7 March 1752 at Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island. He mentions his wife, Elizabeth. his son William wearing apparel and gun. Grandson Hezekiah Herenden 20 shillings. Daughter Abigail Blackmar's eldest two daughters 20 shillings each. Son-in-law William Sprague 15 shillings. Rest equally to daughter's children and to my daughter Mercy Sprague viz Mary's children: Hannah Phillips, Joseph Cook, Abigail Cutler, Samuel Cook. A third part to daughter Elizabeth's children: Elizabeth Tourtellot and Rebecca Williams. To daughter Mercy Sprague a third part. James departed this life on Wednesday, 4 April 1753 in Smithfield at age 85 years, 1 month and 27 days. His will was probated on 13 April 1753.

Family 1

Elizabeth Sprague b. 21 Jul 1670, d. b 12 Dec 1742
Children

Family 2

Mercy Taylor d. b 24 Mar 1751

Family 3

Elizabeth Knox

Citations

  1. [S131] Maribelle Hines & H. Bruce Wilder, A Wallen/Waliing Genealogy, pages 2-3.
  2. [S166] John Osborne Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island Families, page 215.
  3. [S1794] Jr. William B. Saxby, Filling te Inside Straight: Joseph Walling of Sussex County, New Jersy.
  4. [S1793] James B. Saxby, Filling The Inside Straight: Finding The Family of Joseph Walling of Sussex County, New Jersey.
  5. [S1795] William B. Saxby, The Unknown Parents of Daniel Walling, Grandson of Daniel Hicks & James Walling, pages 2-3 - The first five sons [James, William, Cornelius, Daniel & John] were old enough to sign a petition to the Rhode Island Legislature in June 1728.
  6. [S166] John Osborne Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island Families, pages 214-215.