Descendants of Matthew Grant
Generation No. 1
1. Matthew5 Grant (John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant) was born 27 Oct 1601 in Woolbridge, Dorsetshire, England, and died 16 Dec 1681 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. He married (1) Priscilla 16 Nov 1625, daughter of Anthony Grey and Magdalena Purifoy. She was born 27 Feb 1600/01 in Devonshire, Devonshire, England, and died 27 Apr 1644 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. He married (2) Susannah Chapen 29 May 1645. She died 14 Nov 1666.
Notes for Matthew Grant:
Mathew Grant, the progenitor and emigrant ancestor of the Grant family of New England, was born in England on Tuesday, October 27, 1601. He came to this country May 30, 1630, in the good "Ship Mary and John", with his family, and landed at Dorchester, Massachusetts.
He was admitted a freeman in the Massachusetts Colony in 1631, but did not long remain in Dorchester, for as early as 1635, he took and active part in forming the company that migrated to Windsor, Connecticut, and went with them to that place, and was elected first town clerk thereof, which office he held for a good many years. He also held the position of town surveyor, and took a prominent part in the organization, and also in transplanting the Congregational Church there, which had been previously formed in Plymouth, England, and first transplanted in Dorchester, Connecticut. Mathew Grant and Priscilla_______, born Feb. 27, 1600, married Nov. 16, 1625; she died April 27, 1644, aged 43 years. He married second, Susannah (Chapen) Rockwell, widow of Dea. William Rockwell, May 29, 1645; she died Nov. 14, 1666; he died Dec. 16, 1681.
More About Priscilla:
Baptism: 14 Mar 1608/09, Burbage, Liecestershire, England
Children of Matthew Grant and Priscilla are:
2 i. Priscilla6 Grant, born 16 Sep 1626 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; died 21 Oct 1669 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. She married Michael Humphrey 14 Oct 1647; born 1620; died Unknown.
+ 3 ii. Samuel Grant, born 12 Nov 1631 in Dorchester, , Massachusetts; died 10 Sep 1718 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut.
+ 4 iii. Tahan Grant, born 03 Feb 1633/34 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; died 30 May 1693 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut.
5 iv. John Grant1, born 30 Apr 1642 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; died 22 Jul 1684 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. He married Mary Hull 02 Aug 1666; born 1648; died Unknown.
Generation No. 2
3. Samuel6 Grant (Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant)2 was born 12 Nov 1631 in Dorchester, , Massachusetts, and died 10 Sep 1718 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. He married Mary Porter2,3 27 May 1658 in Windsor, Hartford, Connectigut, daughter of John Porter and Anna White. She was born 01 Oct 1638 in Messing, Essex, England, and died 16 Dec 1681 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut.
Children of Samuel Grant and Mary Porter are:
6 i. John7 Grant, born 24 Apr 1664 in E. Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; died 19 Jul 1695 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. He married Elizabeth Skinner 05 Jun 1690; died Unknown.
7 ii. Mathew Grant, born 22 Sep 1666 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; died 09 Feb 1733/34 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. He married Hannah Chapman 29 Oct 1690; died Unknown.
Notes for Mathew Grant:
Surveyor and town clerk of Windsor.
+ 8 iii. Josiah Grant, born 19 Mar 1667/68 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died 28 Mar 1732 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
9 iv. Nathaniel Grant, born 14 Apr 1672 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; died Unknown. He married Bethia Warner 16 May 1699; died Unknown.
+ 10 v. Mary Grant, born 23 Jun 1675 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; died 26 Aug 1734 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA.
11 vi. Sarah Grant, born 19 Jan 1676/77 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; died 1680.
+ 12 vii. Samuel Grant, Jr., born 20 Apr 1659; died 16 Apr 1753.
4. Tahan6 Grant (Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant)4,4 was born 03 Feb 1633/34 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, and died 30 May 1693 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. He married (3) Hannah Parker4. She was born 16404, and died Unknown. He married (4) Hannah Palmer4 22 Jan 1662/63 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4. She was born Oct 1640 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4, and died Unknown. He married (5) Hannah Bissell4 27 Jan 1688/89 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4. She was born 12 Jan 1670/71 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4, and died 27 Jan 1707/08 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4. He married (6) Hannah Palmer 22 Jan 1661/62. She was born 1640, and died Unknown.
Children of Tahan Grant are:
13 i. Sarah7 Grant4, born 19 Sep 1675 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4; died 09 Nov 1755 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4.
14 ii. Thomas Grant4, born 20 Feb 1669/70 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4; died 02 Jul 1726 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4.
15 iii. Joseph Grant4, born 14 May 1673 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4; died 11 Mar 1744/454.
16 iv. Mary Grant4, born 23 Oct 1678 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4; died 06 Mar 1704/05 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4.
17 v. Tahan Grant4, born 27 Sep 1665 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4; died 25 Apr 1693 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4.
18 vi. Hannah Grant4, born 08 Jun 1668 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4; died 17184.
19 vii. Matthew Grant4, born 04 Jan 1663/64 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4; died 1664 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4.
20 viii. Joseph Grant4, born 11 Nov 1680 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4; died 14 Nov 1680 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA4.
21 ix. Talian Grant4, born 27 Sep 16654; died Unknown.
22 x. Jpseph Grant4, died Unknown.
Generation No. 3
8. Josiah7 Grant (Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant)5 was born 19 Mar 1667/68 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died 28 Mar 1732 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. He married Rebecca Miner5 08 Jul 1696 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, daughter of Ephraim Miner and Hannah Avery. She was born 17 Sep 1672 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died 15 Jan 1746/47 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
More About Josiah Grant:
Burial: Unknown, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
More About Rebecca Miner:
Baptism: 15 Nov 1674, Stonington, New London, Connecticut
Children of Josiah Grant and Rebecca Miner are:
+ 23 i. Josiah8 Grant, born 17 Jun 1697 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died 30 Apr 1733 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
24 ii. John Grant, born 19 Oct 1698 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown.
+ 25 iii. Oliver Grant, Sr., born 30 Sep 1703 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died 07 May 1757 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 26 iv. Capt. Noah Grant, born 13 Jan 1705/06 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died 02 Mar 1759 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
27 v. Miner Grant, born 26 Aug 1712 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown.
10. Mary7 Grant (Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant)6 was born 23 Jun 1675 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, and died 26 Aug 1734 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6. She married (2) Dea. Joseph Skinner 13 Mar 1693/94. He died Unknown.
Children of Mary Grant are:
28 i. Daniel8 Skinner6, born 01 Apr 1703 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6; died 01 May 1796 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6.
29 ii. Joseph Skinner6, born 30 Apr 1698 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6; died 19 Jan 1756 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6.
30 iii. Elizabeth Skinner6, born 21 Oct 1706 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6; died 17486.
31 iv. Abijah Skinner6, born 09 Apr 1709 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6; died 08 Mar 1793 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6.
32 v. Hannah Skinner6, born 02 Apr 1700 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6; died Unknown.
33 vi. Anna Skinner6, born 02 Apr 1700 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6; died 01 Sep 1776 in Coventry, Tolland, CT, USA6.
34 vii. Mary Skinner6, born 26 Dec 1695 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6; died 17 Dec 1766 in Tolland, Tolland, CT, USA6.
35 viii. Anna Skinner6, born 12 Aug 1712 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6; died 23 Nov 1748 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA6.
12. Samuel7 Grant, Jr. (Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant) was born 20 Apr 1659, and died 16 Apr 1753. He married (1) Anna Filley 06 Dec 1683. She died Unknown. He married (2) Grace Miner 11 Apr 1688 in Windsor, ,Connecticut, daughter of John Miner and Elizabeth Booth. She was born 12 Sep 1669 in Woodbury, Connecticut, and died 1753.
More About Samuel Grant, Jr.:
Baptism: 22 May 1659
Children of Samuel Grant and Grace Miner are:
+ 36 i. Hannah8 Grant, born 28 Mar 1689 in Windsor, , Connecticut; died 23 Feb 1765 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA.
37 ii. Samuel Grant, born 19 Sep 1691 in Windsor, , Connecticut; died Unknown. He married Theophy Bartlett 01 Jan 1718/19; died Unknown.
+ 38 iii. Noah Grant, born 16 Dec 1693 in Windsor, , Connecticut; died 1727.
39 iv. Abigail Grant, born 18 Dec 1695; died Unknown. She married Abiel Abbott 09 Jan 1717/18; died Unknown.
40 v. Ephraim Grant, born 24 Aug 1698; died Unknown. He married Elizabeth Cady 22 Aug 1723; died Unknown.
41 vi. Grace Grant, born 17 Aug 1701; died Unknown. She married John Bowers; died Unknown.
42 vii. David Grant, born 17 Aug 1703; died Unknown. He married Elizabeth Chapman 21 Dec 1727; died Unknown.
43 viii. Ebenezer Grant, born Oct 1706; died Unknown. He married Anne Ellsworth 10 Nov 1737; died Unknown.
Generation No. 4
23. Josiah8 Grant (Josiah7, Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant)6 was born 17 Jun 1697 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died 30 Apr 1733 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. He married Grace Prentice 30 Nov 1731. She died Unknown.
Children of Josiah Grant and Grace Prentice are:
+ 44 i. Rebecca9 Grant, born 20 Jun 1723; died Unknown.
45 ii. John Grant, born 04 Mar 1725/26; died 18 Nov 1739.
46 iii. Lucy Grant, born 12 Dec 1728; died Unknown.
47 iv. Lucy Grant, born 09 May 1732; died Unknown. She married Caleb Greene 09 Nov 1750; died Unknown.
48 v. Sarah Grant, born 09 May 1732; died Unknown.
25. Oliver8 Grant, Sr. (Josiah7, Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant) was born 30 Sep 1703 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died 07 May 1757 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. He married (1) Bridget Miner 26 May 1726 in First Congregational Church, Stonington, New London, Connecticut by Rev. Ebenezer Rosseter, daughter of Ephraim Miner and Mary Stevens. She was born 07 Oct 1705 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died 16 Aug 1729 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. He married (2) Silence Williams7 18 May 1729 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, daughter of Ebenezer Williams and Mary Wheeler. She was born 18 Dec 1703 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died Unknown.
Children of Oliver Grant and Bridget Miner are:
+ 49 i. Bridget9 Grant, born 06 Jun 1727 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died 15 Aug 1762.
+ 50 ii. Oliver Grant, born 28 Jul 1729 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died 22 Mar 1798 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
Children of Oliver Grant and Silence Williams are:
+ 51 i. Silence9 Grant, born 31 Jan 1730/31 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died 01 Dec.
+ 52 ii. Joshua Grant, born 30 Jan 1731/32 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 53 iii. Eunice Grant, born 23 Feb 1734/35 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 54 iv. Mary Grant, born 09 Jul 1737 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died 24 Aug 1792.
55 v. Sarah Grant, born 24 Sep 1739 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown. She married William Walworth 25 Dec 1760 in The Congregational Church, N. Stonington, New London, Connecticut by Rev. Joseph Fish; born in Groton, Connecticut; died Unknown.
26. Capt. Noah8 Grant (Josiah7, Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant) was born 13 Jan 1705/06 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died 02 Mar 1759 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. He married (1) Rachel Unknown Last. She died Unknown. He married (2) Hannah Miner 25 Jan 1744/45. She was born 1712, and died Unknown. He married (3) Hannah Miner 25 Jan 1744/45 in N. Stonington, New London, Connecticut, daughter of Ephraim Miner and Mary Stevens. She was born 13 Nov 1712 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died Unknown.
Child of Noah Grant and Rachel Last is:
56 i. Noah9 Grant, born 09 Oct 1730 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown.
Children of Noah Grant and Hannah Miner are:
57 i. Rachel9 Grant, born 02 Nov 1745 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown. She married Joseph Worden 06 Dec 1770 in The Congregational Church, N. Stonington, New London, Connecticut by Rev. Joseph Fish; died Unknown.
+ 58 ii. Noah Grant, born 28 Jan 1746/47 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died 08 Apr 1801 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 59 iii. Josiah Grant, born 27 Mar 1749 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown.
60 iv. John Grant, born 23 Mar 1754 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown. He married Thankful Lewis 06 Oct 1776; died Unknown.
36. Hannah8 Grant (Samuel7, Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant)8 was born 28 Mar 1689 in Windsor, , Connecticut, and died 23 Feb 1765 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA8. She married (1) Thomas Morton. He died Unknown.
Children of Hannah Grant are:
61 i. Charles9 Gaylord8, born 1720 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA8; died 09 Mar 1799 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA8.
62 ii. Alexander Gaylord8, born 18 Nov 1715 in Norwich, New London, CT, USA8; died 23 Nov 1760 in East Windsor, CT, USA8.
63 iii. Ann Gaylord8, born 06 Apr 1718 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA8; died 31 Jan 18038.
64 iv. John Gaylord8, born 07 Jan 1713/14 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA8; died Unknown.
65 v. Hannah Morton8, born 14 Mar 1706/07 in Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA8; died 10 Sep 1776 in Salisbury, Litchfield, CT, USA8.
66 vi. Son Morton8, born 1708 in East Windsor, Hartford, CT, USA8; died 04 Mar 1708/098.
67 vii. Noah Moseley8, born 01 May 1733 in Westfield, MA, USA8; died 24 May 17358.
68 viii. John Moseley8, born 25 Jul 1725 in Westfield, Hampden, MA, USA8; died 01 Sep 1780 in Westfield, Hampshire, MA, USA8.
69 ix. Azariah Moseley8, born 07 Aug 1728 in Westfield, MA, USA8; died 15 Jul 1790 in Pittsfield, MA, USA8.
38. Noah8 Grant (Samuel7, Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant) was born 16 Dec 1693 in Windsor, , Connecticut, and died 1727. He married Martha Huntington 12 Jun 1717. She was born 1696, and died Unknown.
Child of Noah Grant and Martha Huntington is:
+ 70 i. Noah9 Grant, born Bet. 12 Jul 1718 - 1719; died Unknown.
Generation No. 5
44. Rebecca9 Grant (Josiah8, Josiah7, Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant)8 was born 20 Jun 1723, and died Unknown. She married (2) Nathaniel Hewitt 14 Apr 1740 in The Congregational Church, N. Stonington, New London, Connecticut by Rev. Joseph Fish. He died Unknown.
Children of Rebecca Grant are:
71 i. Nathaniel10 Hewitt8, born 15 Oct 1746 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8; died 1831 in Coventry, Orleans, VT, USA8.
72 ii. Mary Hewitt8, born 06 Jul 1751 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8; died 08 Apr 1753 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8.
73 iii. Josiah Grant Hewitt8, born 12 May 1742 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8; died 17668.
74 iv. Grace Hewitt8, born 25 May 1744 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8; died Unknown.
75 v. Mary Hewitt8, born 25 Jan 1759 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8; died Unknown.
76 vi. Lucy Hewitt8, born 13 Feb 1748/49 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8; died Unknown.
77 vii. Rebecca Hewitt8, born 22 Feb 1754 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8; died Unknown.
78 viii. Joseph Hewitt8, born 10 May 1756 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8; died Unknown.
49. Bridget9 Grant (Oliver8, Josiah7, Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant)8 was born 06 Jun 1727 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died 15 Aug 1762. She married Stephen Billings 04 Dec 1746. He died Unknown.
Children of Bridget Grant and Stephen Billings are:
79 i. Hannah10 Billings, born 03 Jul 1748; died Unknown.
+ 80 ii. Stephen Billings, born 07 Jul 1748; died 15 Aug 1850.
81 iii. Bridget Billings, born 16 Feb 1754; died Unknown.
82 iv. Katharine Billings, born 05 May 1758; died Unknown.
83 v. Andrew Billings, born 03 Aug 1760; died 06 Sep 1781 in Massacre at Fort Griswold.
84 vi. Eunice Billings, born 06 Aug 1763; died 28 Aug 1764.
50. Oliver9 Grant (Oliver8, Josiah7, Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant) was born 28 Jul 1729 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died 22 Mar 1798 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. He married Ann Borodel Billings 23 May 1749 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, daughter of Ebenezer Billings and Phebe Denison. She was born 18 Apr 1732, and died 22 May 1798 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8.
Notes for Oliver Grant:
Captain in Revolution.
Children of Oliver Grant and Ann Billings are:
+ 85 i. Bridget10 Grant, born 24 Sep 1751; died 08 Sep 1819 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA.
+ 86 ii. Bridget Grant, born Abt. 1754; died 08 Sep 1819 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
+ 87 iii. Oliver Grant, born 16 Apr 1754; died Unknown.
88 iv. Miner Grant, born 28 Feb 1756; died Unknown. He married Eunice Swift; died Unknown.
89 v. Rebecca Grant, born 12 Dec 1759; died Unknown.
90 vi. Phebe Grant, born 13 Feb 1762; died Unknown. She married James or Oliver Brown; died Unknown.
91 vii. Ephraim Grant, born 04 Jul 1764; died Unknown. He married Olive Shepard; died Unknown.
92 viii. Lucinda Grant, born 03 Oct 1766; died Unknown. She married Stanton Hewitt 15 May 1784; died Unknown.
93 ix. Wealthy Grant, born 05 Oct 1768; died Unknown. She married Sanford Palmer 10 Feb 1788; died Unknown.
94 x. Mary Grant, born 08 Aug 1770; died Unknown. She married Elijah Palmer; died Unknown.
95 xi. Maj. Daniel Grant, born 1774; died 16 Mar 1842 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. He married Mary Swan; born 1776; died 01 Aug 1831 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
More About Maj. Daniel Grant:
Burial: Unknown, #57 Great Plain Cemetery, Stonington, New London, Connecticut
More About Mary Swan:
Burial: Unknown, #57 Great Plain Cemetery, Stonington, New London, Connecticut
51. Silence9 Grant (Oliver8, Josiah7, Samuel6, Matthew5, John4, George3, John2 Graunt, William1 Grant)8 was born 31 Jan 1730/31 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died 01 Dec. She married (2) John Breed 19 May 1750, son of John Breed and Mary Prentice. He was born 05 Sep 1729 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, and died Unknown.
Children of Silence Grant and John Breed are:
96 i. Mary10 Breed8, born 09 Feb 1750/51; died 11 Jun 1784 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8.
97 ii. John Breed, born 15 Nov 1752; died Unknown.
98 iii. Sarah Breed, born 16 Dec 1754; died Unknown.
+ 99 iv. Oliver Breed, born 06 Feb 1757; died 13 Jul 1834 in Volney, Oswego, NY, USA.
100 v. Reuben Breed8, born 23 Sep 1758; died 29 Jan 1759 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA8.
+ 101 vi. Prentice Breed, born 01 Jan 1761; died 07 Oct 1816.
102 vii. Eunice Breed8, born 25 Feb 1763; died Unknown.
+ 103 viii. Samuel Breed, born 23 Mar 1765; died 08 May 1827 in Stonington, New London, CT, USA.
104 ix. Marcy Breed, born 06 Feb 1769; died Unknown.
