James Judson

     James was born on Sunday, 24 April 1650 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. James married Rebecca Wells on 18 August 1680 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at the Congregational Church. James & Rebecca had children: Hannah [5/30/1681-7/02/1756][m. 11/11/1702 James Lewis], Sarah [2/16/1683][m. 10/12/1708 Reverend Nathaniel Chauncey], Rebecca [2/25/1685-d.y.], Joseph [1/10/1687-1755][m. 3/14/1709 Hannah Hawley & 2nd 12/30/1734 Esther Curtis], James [4/01/1789-1744][m. 12/18/1712 Martha Lewis], Phebe [10/03/1691-9/11/1753][m. 6/29/1714 Joseph Lewis] & David [8/07/1693-5/05/1761][m. 10/29/1713 Phebe Stiles]. James made his will on 17 June 1713 at Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. He mentions his wife, Rebecca. He gives to his son, Joseph, his now dwelling house where he now lives. He gives to his son, James, his now dwelling house where he lives. He gives to his son, David, my dwelling house. He gives to his three daughters: Hannah, Sarah & Phebe, one-hundred fifty poungs apiece. James's wife, Rebecca, died on 5 November 1717 in Stratford leaving him a widower. He wrote a codicil to his will on 2 May 1718. He mentions the death of his wife, Rebecca. He gives to his daughters: Hannah Lewis, Sarah Chauncey & Phebe Lewis. James married 2nd Anne Wells on 22 October 1718 in Stratford at the Congregational Church. James departed this life on Tuesday, 25 February 1721 in Stratford at age 70 years, 10 months and 1 day. He was buried there in the Old Congregational Church Burying Ground. The inscription on his tombstone reads; Here lyes the body of Capt. James Judson, Esquire who dyed Feby ye 25th, 1721 Aged 71 years. The inventory of James's estate was taken on Friday, 7 March 1721. Mrs Anne Judson agrees with his heirs as to what she should receive. His will was probated on 20 April 1721.