John Beardsley1

M, b. before 2 November 1633, d. 19 November 1718
FatherWilliam Beardsley b. c 1605, d. b 6 Jul 1661
MotherMary Harvey b. c 5 Jun 1605, d. a 6 Jul 1661
     John was born before 2 November 1633 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England. On 2 November 1633, he was christened in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, at St. Mary's Church. John married Hannah (?) in 1656. John made his will on 21 January 1715 at Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. His will mentions the following beneficiaries: his kinswoman, Deborah Fairchild [wife of Alexander], his loving wife Hannah, whom he gave 1/3 of his estate west of the Pequonnock River; John, son of his brother Daniel, another 1/3 lf his estate ; & John, son of Alexander Fairchild.2 John departed this life on Saturday, 19 November 1718 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. His will was probated on 25 November 1718. The inventory of John's estate was taken on Saturday, 3 December 1718. It was valued at 517 pounds,2 shillings, 0 pence. His will was contested & on 3 February 1721, distribution was made. The recipients: were Henry Lacy, Alexander Fairchild, John Beardsley Jr. [son of Daniel], John Fairchild [son of Alexander], heirs of Mary Welles of Hatfield [deceased sister], heirs of Hannah Dickinson [deceased sister], heirs of Sarah Dickinson [deceased sister], Ruth Smith of Long Island, heirs of Joseph Beardsley, heirs of Samuel Beardsley, Rebecca Beebe of Danbury & Daniel Beardsley.

Citations

  1. [S25] Isaac Haight Beardsley, Genealogical History of the Beardsly/lee Family In America, pp. 21-24.
  2. [S271] Nellie Beardslee Judson Holt, Beardsley Genealogy, page 7 - John wrote his will 21 January 1714/15. His will mentions the following beneficiaries: kinswoman, Deborah Fairchild [wife of Alexander], loving wife Hannah; John, son of brother Daniel; & John, son of Alexander Fairchild. John's will was contested & distributed 3 February 1720/21 - recipients: Henry Lacy; Alexander Fairchild, John Beardsle, Jr. son of Daniel; John Fairchild, son of Alexander; heirs of Mary Wells of Hatfield, deceased, sister; heirs of Hannah Dickinson, deceassed sister; heirs of Sarah Dickinso, deceased sister; Ruth Smith of Long Island; heirs of Joseph Beardsle; heirs of Samuel Beardsle; Rebecca Beebe of Danbury; Daniel Beardsle. Probated 25 November 1718 - Inventory dated 3 December 1718.