Theophilus Redfield

Male Abt 1682 - 1759  (~ 77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Theophilus Redfield was born about 1682 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut Colony, New England; died on 14 Feb 1759 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; was buried after 14 Feb 1759 in Old Southwest Cemetery, Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LZBG-KJJ
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 6192989

    Notes:

    From FindaGrave:

    Theophilus Redfield, son of James, son of the immigrant William, married Priscilla Grinnell, the great granddaughter of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins. The thirteen children of Theophilus and Priscilla all attained adulthood, and all had large families of their own. Thus, from Theophilus Redfield come 90 percent of those in the United States today bearing that surname; all of whom may claim Mayflower descendency.

    From "Genealogical History of the Redfield Family in the United States", by John H. Redfield, 1860:

    "Though never called to take a very prominent part in public affairs, there is evidence that Theophilus Redfield commanded the respect and esteem of the community in which he lived. He was frequently appointed on imporant committees in the management of town affairs, and at a day when military titles, however humble, had some weight, was known as 'Sargeant (sic) Redfield' "

    The gravesites of five of the children of Theophilus are yet undiscovered on Findagrave. They are: (1) Richard, b. 18 Jun 1711, d. 2 Feb 1771; (2) Lydia, wife of Benj. Leete, b. 9 Feb 1715/6, d. 16 Dec 1784; (3) Theophilus, b. 6 Sep 1718, d. 30 Jan 1770; (4) William, b. 5 Dec 1727, d. Jul 1813; and (5) James, b. 29 Mar 1735, d. 3 Apr, 1788.

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZBG-KJJ

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6192989

    Theophilus married Priscilla Grinnell on 24 Dec 1706 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Priscilla (daughter of Daniel Grinnell and Lydia Pabodie) was born about 1689 in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island; died on 11 Jan 1770 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; was buried after 11 Jan 1770 in Indian River Cemetery, Clinton, Middlesex County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Captain Peleg Redfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1723 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; died on 5 Dec 1760 in Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; was buried after 5 Dec 1760 in Old Killingworth Cemetery, Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Captain Peleg RedfieldCaptain Peleg Redfield Descendancy chart to this point (1.Theophilus1) was born on 2 Apr 1723 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; died on 5 Dec 1760 in Stockbridge, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; was buried after 5 Dec 1760 in Old Killingworth Cemetery, Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LHL5-ZG2
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 6355754
    • Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
    • Group: Mayflower - John Alden & Priscilla Mullins
    • Group: Veteran of French and Indian War

    Notes:

    From FindaGrave:

    Son of Theophilus and Priscilla (Grinnell) Redfield, Peleg formed a company during the French and Indian Wars. In 1759 he took a commission as Captain and let a company of ninety men for the prosecution against the French in Canada. Peleg died of smallpox during his return to his home in Killingworth, CT, leaving his wife Sarah (Dudley) with six children: Beriah; Sarah; Ebenezer; Abigail (q.v.); Lydia; and Roxanna.

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHL5-ZG2

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6355754

    Group:
    Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

    Group:
    Descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullin of the Mayflower

    Group:
    Person who served in the French and Indian War

    Peleg married Sarah Dudley on 25 Apr 1744 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Sarah was born on 20 Apr 1723 in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut; died before 30 Jan 1794. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Beriah Redfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1744 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; died on 4 Jun 1819 in Junius, Seneca County, New York; was buried after 4 Jun 1819 in Southwick Cemetery, Junius, Seneca County, New York.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Beriah RedfieldBeriah Redfield Descendancy chart to this point (2.Peleg2, 1.Theophilus1) was born on 21 Nov 1744 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; died on 4 Jun 1819 in Junius, Seneca County, New York; was buried after 4 Jun 1819 in Southwick Cemetery, Junius, Seneca County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LZGM-J2V
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 89391765
    • Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
    • Group: Mayflower - John Alden & Priscilla Mullins

    Notes:

    From FindaGrave:

    Beriah's mother was Sarah Dudley and she remarried after Peleg Redfield died. She married Noah Isbell. She died before 1794.

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZGM-J2V

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89391765

    Group:
    Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

    Group:
    Descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullin of the Mayflower

    Beriah married Dorothy Stevens on 5 Nov 1770 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Dorothy was born on 30 Jan 1751/52 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; died on 11 Apr 1797 in Richmond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; was buried after 11 Apr 1797 in Cone Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Rhonda Redfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1789 in Massachusetts; died on 23 Oct 1871; was buried after 23 Oct 1871 in Western Cemetery, Swedona, Mercer County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 4.  Rhonda RedfieldRhonda Redfield Descendancy chart to this point (3.Beriah3, 2.Peleg2, 1.Theophilus1) was born on 30 Apr 1789 in Massachusetts; died on 23 Oct 1871; was buried after 23 Oct 1871 in Western Cemetery, Swedona, Mercer County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: L6XH-FLD
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 58106753
    • Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
    • Group: Mayflower - John Alden & Priscilla Mullins

    Notes:

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L6XH-FLD

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58106753

    Group:
    Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

    Group:
    Descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullin of the Mayflower

    Rhonda married John Macumber about 1809 in Richmond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. John was born on 22 Oct 1781 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Macumber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1814 in New York; died on 4 Mar 1896 in Swedona, Mercer County, Illinois; was buried after 4 Mar 1896 in Western Cemetery, Swedona, Mercer County, Illinois.