F. D. Roosevelt, T. Roosevelt, Our Indirect and Direct Ancestors

In this post, we come back to the Grant family line, Susannah Delano and her husband Noah Grant Jr.

According to the research regarding our family tree, we are indirectly related via Susannah (Delano) Grant to Mr. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The latter one was Susannah's cousin four times removed.

Susanna was married to Noah Grant Jr. who was a great-nephew of Josiah Grant (1669/1732). And Josiah was the husband of Miss Rebecca (Minor) Grant, our cousin seven times removed (whom I have already mentioned in the POST related to Mr. Hiram Ulysses Grant and the Grant/Minor family tree branch).

The above relation sounds quite complicated and it is indeed far. However, there is also another family connection which leads from Noah Grant Jr. to our direct ancestors. It is easier to follow that when it is described person by person.

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt - Hyde Park, New York

Franklin Delano Rossevelt

⇒ his mother Sarah Ann (Delano) Roosevelt (b. 21 Sept. 1855, Algonac, Orange, NY/d. 7 Sept. 1941, Hyde Park, Dutchess, NY)

Sarah lived with her parents (Warren and Catherine) and siblings in Newburgh, Orange County, New York (1). She married Mr. James Roosevelt Sr., a farmer and a lawyer, on 7 Oct. 1880. In 1900, the couple lived with their son and servants in Hyde Park Township, Dutchess, New York.

Sarah Roosevelt
United States Census, 1900
Name: Sarah Roosevelt
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Hyde Park Township, Dutchess, New York, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 48
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race: W
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Number of Living Children: 1
Years Married: 20
Birth Date: Sep 1852
Birthplace: New York
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1880
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Mother of how many children: 1

Household

James Roosevelt, Head, Male, age 72, born New York
Sarah Roosevelt, Wife, Female, age 48, born New York
Franklin Roosevelt, Son, Male, age 18, born New York
Illin Olson, Servant (cook), Female, age 23, born Sweden
Elsae Olson, Servant (laundress), Female, age 40, born Sweden
Agusta Hung, Servant (kitchen maid), Female, age 16, born Sweden
Elspie Mcechern, Servant (maid), Female, age 57, born Canada
Louise Stohtz, Servant (maid), Female, age 35, born France
William Arkenstall, Servant (butler), Male, age 49, born England

Record Source:
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSXM-BC5 : accessed 19 March 2019), Sarah Roosevelt in household of James Roosevelt, Hyde Park Township, Dutchess, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 11, sheet 7B, family 144, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,022.

⇒ her father Warren Delano Jr. (13 July 1809, Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts/d. 17 Jan. 1898, Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts) was a merchant. On Nov. 1 1843, he married Miss Catherine Robbins Lyman (b. 12 Jan. 1825, Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts), daughter of  Joseph Lyman and Ann Jean Robbins (2). Warren and Catherine had 11 children. Mrs. Catherine R Delano died due to sarcoma of lungs on 10 Feb. 1896 (3).

⇒ his father Warren Delano Sr. (b. 28 Oct. 1779, Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts/d. 25 Sept. 1866, Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts) - his wife was Miss Deborah Perry Church. They married on 6 Nov. 1808 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts (4). From 1812 to 1815, Warren served as Private in 2nd regiment (Lincoln's) Militia - the war of 1812 (5).

New Bedford, Massachusetts

⇒ his father Ephraim Delano (b. 25 August 1733, Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts/d. 4 July 1815, Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts) married Miss Elizabeth Cushman on 27 Nov. 1760.

Ephraim Delano
mentioned in the record of Ephraim Delano and Elizabeth Cushman
Name Ephraim Delano
Spouse's Name Elizabeth Cushman
Spouse's Birth Date 29 Jul 1739
Event Date 27 Nov 1760
Event Place Fairhaven,Bristol,Massachusetts

Record Source:
"Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCXF-XXQ : 9 February 2018), Ephraim Delano and Elizabeth Cushman, 27 Nov 1760; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 945,965.

Here is the marriage notice recorded on 4 Oct. 1760 (6).

⇒ his father Thomas Delano Sr. (10 May 1704, Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts/d. after 1750, Massachusetts) - his wife was Jean Peckham (7).

Thomas and Jean had at least 5 children (8) Thomas, Warren, Abisha, Ephraim, Jabez, Gideon, Deborah and Jean.

Padanaram Bridge, Dartmouth, Massachusetts

⇒ his brother Jonathan Delano II (b. 30 Jan. 1680, Dartmouth, present Bristol County/Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts/d. 25 March 1752, Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut) married Miss Amy Hatch on 20 June 1717 in Dartmouth (9).

Here is the record regarding some of their children (10).

⇒ his daughter Susannah (Delano) Grant (b. 23 June 1724/d. 16 August 1806)

⇒ her husband Noah Grant Jr. (b. 12 July 1718/d. 20 Sept. 1756)

As the MyHeritage report created for our family tree says, then, we go to

⇒ his father Noah Grant
⇒ his father Samuel Grant Jr.
⇒ his brother  Josiah Grant
⇒ his wife Rebecca (Minor) Grant
⇒ her mother Hannah (Avery) Minor
⇒ her brother Cpt. Christopher Avery - our 5 times great-grandfather

Here is the other line which also goes from

⇒ Noah Grant Jr.
⇒ his father Noah Grant
⇒ his mother  Grace (Minor) Grant
⇒ her father John Minor Sr.
⇒ his brother Ephraim Minor III
⇒ his wife Hannah (Avery) Minor
⇒ her brother Cpt. Christopher Avery

You will find more information about Susannah Delano, Noah and other persons mentioned in the above family line HERE.

As for Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., 5th cousin of Frank Delano Roosevelt - the person who indirectly links us to the former one* is Mr. James Roosevelt Sr., the husband of Sarah Ann Delano, the mother of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Susannah (Delano) Grant's cousin three times removed.

Theodore Roosevelt

⇒ his father Theodore Roosevelt Sr. (b. 22 Sept. 1831, New York, New York, New York/d. 9 Feb. 1878, New York, New York, New York) was a merchant like his father. In 1850, young Theodore lived with his parents and older brothers in Ward 15 of New York City, New York, New York. The family had 4 servants (11).

⇒ his father Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt (b. 30 Jan. 1794, New York, New York/d. 17 July 1871, Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York). He was christened in the Reformed Dutch Church in New York on 1 April 1794 (12). His wife was Margaret Barnhill whom he married in 1821. In 1860,  the couple lived in 3rd District, 15 Ward of New York City. There were 4 servants in the household, all born in Ireland - a cook, chambermaid, waiter and laundress (13).

Oyster Bay

⇒ his father James Jacobus Roosevelt (b. 25 Oct. 1759, New York, New York/d. 13 August 1840, Harlem, New York, NY) was christened on 25 Oct. 1759 in the Reformed Dutch Church in New York (14). On 8 March 1793, he married Martha Helen Van Schaack (b. 8 Dec. 1773). At the end of his life James J. lived at 64 Bleeker St., New York (15).

⇒ his father Jacobus Roosevelt (b. 4 August 1724, New York, NY/d. 12 March 1777, Red Hook, New York) married Annetje Bogert on 18 August 1728. They had 11 children.

⇒ his father Johannes Roosevelt (27 Feb. 1689, Esopus, Ulster County, Province of New York/d. 4 April 1750, New York, New York, Province of New York), flax oil manufacturer and a politician, married Miss Hejtlje Sjoerts on 25 Sept. 1708. Hejtle was born on 2 Sep. 1688 in Esopus, Ulster County, Province of New York.

Hudson River and valley from Shaupeneak Ridge, Esopus, NY

⇒ his brother Jacobus Roosevelt (before 1692, New York, Kings County, Province of New York/d. 5 Feb. 1776, New York, Kings County, Province of New York). His wife was Miss Catharina Hardenbroek who was born in 1694 in New York. The couple married on 31 Jn 1713. There are christening records regarding their ten children.

⇒ his son Isaac Roosevelt Sr. (b. 8 Dec. 1726, New York, Kings County, Province of New York/d. 13 Oct. 1794, New York, New York, NY) + wife Cornelia Hoffman (b. 13 August 1734, Kingston, Ulster County, Province of New York). They married on 22 Sept. 1752 in New York.

⇒ his son  Jacobus Roosevelt III (b. 10 Jan. 1760, New York, New York, NY/d. 6 Feb. 1847, New York, New York, NY) + spouse Miss Maria Eliza Walton (b. 15 March 1769, New York City).

⇒ his son Isaac Daniel Roosevelt (b. 21 March 1790, New York, New York/d. 23 Oct. 1863, Hyde Park, New York) + wife Miss Mary Rebecca Aspinwall (b. 20 Dec. 1809 in New York City). Isaac was a farmer and a physician. The couple lived Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York.  In 1850, the family had 6 servants including a cook, caochman, groom and a gardener (16).

Hudson River at Norrie State Park

⇒ his son James Roosevelt Sr. (b. 16 July 1828, Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York/d. 8 Dec. 1900, Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York)

⇒ his wife Sarah Ann (Delano) Roosevelt

then the line goes to ⇒ Susannah Delano and her husband Noah Grant Jr. as explained above.

Source:

• My MyHeritage research
• (1) "New York State Census, 1855," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q3-NDY : 13 March 2018), Sarah Delano in household of Warren Delano, E.D. 3, Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States; citing p. 2, line #18, family #167, county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 834,635.
• (2) "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHFT-T26 : 9 February 2018), Catharine Robbins Lyman, 12 Jan 1825; citing North Hampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, ; FHL microfilm 14,766.
• (3) "Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N7YF-4D6 : 10 March 2018), Catherine R Lyman Delano, 10 Feb 1896; citing Fairhaven, Massachusetts, p163 No6, State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 961,518.
• (4) "Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCZ4-2X5 : 9 February 2018), Warren Delano and Deborah Church, 06 Nov 1808; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 0873759 IT 1.
• (5) United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29K-9DNP : 12 March 2018), Warren Delano, 1812-1815; citing NARA microfilm publication M602 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); roll 56; FHL microfilm 882,574.
• (6) "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHNF-6VZ : 18 October 2017), Ephraim Delano and Elizabeth Cushman, 04 Oct 1760; citing Marriage Notice, Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 903,382.
• (7) "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHCL-1T5 : 5 November 2017), Thomas Delano and Jean Peckham, 04 Apr 1729; citing Marriage Notice, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 574,885.
• (8) "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-4YF8 : 5 November 2017), Thomas Delano in entry for Abisha Delano, 09 Jul 1731; citing Birth, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 574,870.
• (9) "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHPD-BPN : 5 November 2017), Jonathan, Jr. Delano and Amey Hatch, 20 Jun 1717; citing Marriage, Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 775,496.
• (10) "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-4PS8 : 5 November 2017), Jonathan Delano in entry for Jonathan Delano, 02 Dec 1715; citing Birth, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 574,870.
• (11) "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCBD-Y9S : 12 April 2016), Theodore Roosevelt in household of Cornelius Roosevelt, New York City, ward 15, New York, New York, United States; citing family 1170, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• (12) "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDRT-DVL : 11 February 2018), Cornelius Van Schaak Roosevelt, 30 Jan 1794; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 17,503.
• (13) "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCWM-J1X : 13 December 2017), Cornelius C Roosevelt, 1860.
• (14) "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2HB-HP9 : 11 February 2018), Jakobus Roosevelt, 25 Oct 1759; citing REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH,NEW YORK,NEW YORK,NEW YORK, reference ; FHL microfilm 17,503.
• (15) "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F6MG-C2S : 10 February 2018), James Rosevelt, 07 Feb 1847; citing Death, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 447,551.
• (16) "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCYW-HPP : 12 April 2016), Isaac Roosevelt, Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States; citing family 222, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Photos

• Springwood: By Acroterion - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50410527
• New Bedford: Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]
• Padanaram Bridge: ToddC4176 at English Wikipedia [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]
• Oyster Bay: By GK tramrunner at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17875970
• Hudson River and valley: Daniel Case [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]
• Hudson River at Norie State Park: Juliancolton [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]

From Hiram Ulysses Grant to Our Direct Ancestors

According to my findings, we are indirectly related to Mr. Hiram Ulysses Grant via Josiah Grant. The previous one is a direct descendant of Samuel Grant Jr.'s. Samuel's brother Josiah Grant was the husband of Miss Rebecca Minor, our 1st cousin 7 times removed.

Here is that family tree branch.

Hiram Ulysses Grant Sr. 

(b. 27 April 1822, Point Pleasant, Clermont, Ohio/d. 23 July 1885, Mount McGregor, Columbia, New York) - soldier and politician. President of the US from 1822 to1855. During The Civil War - commanding general of the Union Army.

Birthplace of Ulysses Grant, Point Pleasant, Ohio

⇒ his father Jesse Root Grant (b. 23 Jan. 1794, Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania/d. 29 June 1873, Covington, Kenton, Kentucky) - farmer, tanner and merchant. On 25 June 1821, Jesse married Miss Hannah Simpson (b. 23 Nov. 1798, Montgomery, Lycoming, Pennsylvania), daughter of Mr. John Simpson, farmer as well. The ceremony took place in Point Pleasant, Clermont, Ohio.

Jesse was involved in a tannery business in Georgetown, later he co-owned a leather store in Galena.

⇒ his father Noah Grant III (b. 2 June 1748, Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut/14 Feb. 1819, Maysville, Mason, Kentucky)

Noah Grant
Connecticut Births and Christenings

Name: Noah Grant
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 23 Jun 1748
Birthplace: TOLLAND TWP, TOLLAND, CONNETICUT
Father's Name: Noah Grant

Record Source:
"Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74L-KBV : 11 February 2018), Noah Grant, 23 Jun 1748; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

Captain Noah Grant served in the Revolutionary War.

⇒ his father Noah Grant, Jr. (12 July 1718, present Tolland County, Connecticut/d. 20 Sept. 1756, Fort William Henry, Lake George, Albany County, New York)

Lake George

At the age of 28, Noah Jr. married Miss Susannah Delano (b. 23 June 1724). Her father was Jonathan Delano, a descendant of Philip De La Noye who emigrated to America in 1621.

Capt. Noah Grant Jr. served in the French and Indian war.

⇒ his father Noah Grant (16 Dec. 1693, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut/d. 10 Oct. 1727, Tolland, Hartford County, Connecticut)

Noah moved to the area of Tolland (where he was granted land)  around 1717. He and his cousins, wrote a petition regarding creating a new town from the land bought from the Indians. The town was later called Tolland. Noah was an active member of the local community. On the 12th day of June 1717, he married Martha Huntington (b. 6 Dec. 1696, Norwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut), daughter of Christopher Huntigton and Ruth Rockwell.

⇒ his father  Samuel Grant, Jr. (b. 20 April 1659, present Hartford County, Connecticut/d. 8 May 1710, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut)

Matthew Grant, Samuel's grandfather came to America from England in 1630. Samuel's father settled at East Windsor Hill. Samuel Jr. had two wives - the first was Miss Hannah Hilley and the second Miss Grace Minor, the daughter of  Cpt. John Minor and Elizabeth Booth. Grace was born on 20 Sept. 1670 in Woodbury, Hartford County, Connecticut. The second marriage took place on 11 April 1688, sometime after the passing of Samuel Jr.'s first wife.

⇒ his brother Josiah Grant (b. 19 March 1668, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut/d. 28 March 1732, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut)

Stonington, Connecticut

Connecticut Births and Christenings
Name: Josia Grant
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1668
Birthplace: WINDSOR TWP,HARTFORD,CONNETICUT
Father's Name: Samuel Grant
Mother's Name: Mary

Record Source:
"Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74J-XZL : 11 February 2018), Josia Grant, 19 Mar 1668; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

Josiah was a member of First Congregational Church of Stonington since 1699.

⇒ his wife Rebecca (Minor) Grant (b. 17 Sept. 1672, Taugwonk, Stonington, New London, Connecticut/d. 15 Jan. 1746, Stonington, New London, Connecticut) - our 1st cousin 7 times removed

Rebeckah Minor
Connecticut Births and Christenings
Name: Rebeckah Minor
Gender: Female
Birth Date: Sep 1672
Birthplace: STONINGTON TWP,NEW LONDON,CONNETICUT
Father's Name: Ephraim Minor

Record Source: "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V29B-238 : 11 February 2018), Rebeckah Minor, Sep 1672; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

Rebecca married Josiah on 6 July 1696 in Stonington, Connecticut. She was a descendant of Capt. Thomas L Minor born in 1608 in Chew Magna, Somerset, England. He emigrated to the New World and was the first of the Minor family in Stonington.

⇒ her mother Hannah (Avery) Minor (b. 11 Oct. 1644, Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony)

Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester

Hannah married Ephraim Minor, a farmer, on 20 June 1666. Ephraim served in the King Philip war - for his service he was granted land and cedar swamp in Voluntown. Besides that, Ephraim was also a freeman, deputy to the general court and a co-founder of the church in Stonington (1674).

⇒ her brother Capt. Christopher Avery (b. 23 Jan. 1679, Groton, New London, Connecticut/d. 20 Jan. 1753, Groton, New London, Connecticut) - our 6 times great-grandfather

Groton, Connecticut

Christopher was a selectman, surveyor and a Justice of New London County. He served as a clerk at the North Society (Groton) church and deputy to the general court. Christopher Avery became lieutenant in 1714 and captain in 1730. He was married four times. On 1 April 1774, Christopher married his second wife Prudence Wheeler (nee Payson) born in 1681 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Prudence was the mother of Priscilla.

⇒ his daughter Priscilla (Avery) Breed (b. 29 April 1715, Groton, New London, Connecticut/d. 28 August 1786, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina)

Priscilla Avery
Connecticut Births and Christenings
Name: Priscilla Avery
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 29 Apr 1715
Birthplace: GROTON TWP, NEW LONDON, CONNETICUT
Father's Name: Christopher Avery
Mother's Name: Prudence

Record Source:
"Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F77D-PXS : 11 February 2018), Priscilla Avery, 29 Apr 1715; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

When Priscilla was 22, she married  Rev. Joseph Breed (b. 4 Oct. 1708, Stonington, New London, Connecticut/d. 9 June 1777), the son of John Breed, Sr. and Mercy Palmer. Priscilla and Joseph exchanged marriage vows on 2 June 1737.

Priscilla and her husband were part of the religious movement called Great Awakening. They lived among the Mohawk Indians (New York) and worked as missionaries there. Later, the family moved to Frederick County, Virginia where they created a new church which followed the Separate Baptist beliefs.

After the religious and missionary work in Virginia, the Breeds and some other Baptist families relocated to Orange County, North Carolina. Together, they founded the Sandy Creek Church there (1755-1758).

⇒ her daughter Priscilla (Breed) Howard (b. 14 Oct. 1742, Stonington, New London, Connecticut/d. 29 Oct. 1808, Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky)

Presillah Breed
Connecticut Births and Christenings
Name: Presillah Breed
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 14 Oct 1742
Birthplace: COVENTRY TWP, TOLLAND,CONNECTICUT
Father's Name: Joseph Breed
Mother's Name: Prisillah

Record Source:
"Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7WC-J8Z : 11 February 2018), Presillah Breed, 14 Oct 1742; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

In about 1758, Priscilla Breed married Rev. Obediah Howard (b. 3 March 1741, Onslow Co., North Carolina/d. 4 Oct. 1804, Tompkinsville, Barren County, Kentucky), our great-great-great-great-grandfather. Obediah's parents were Mr. Stephen Howard and his wife Sarah Sanders.

A year later, the young couple, together with minister P. Mulkey and a group of Baptists (including Priscilla's parents) moved to Broad River in South Carolina where they established a church.

On 17 Feb. 1773, Obediah Howard was granted 430 acres of land in the Fairforest and Sugar Creek area. Priscilla and Obediah had become members of Fairforest Church where they relocated with a group of 11 other Baptists led by minister Mulkey. Obediah served as messenger of the church in 1794 and 1799.

Obediah Howard served in the Revolutionary War.

⇒ their son Christopher Howard (b. about 1744, Fairforest Creek, Union County, South Carolina/d. 8 Oct. 1848, Barren Co, Monroe, Kentucky) married Miss Rebecca Hayes (b. 1775, North Carolina), the daughter of  Thomas Jesse and Mary Hayes.

⇒ his son Jarrot Howard - our great-great-grandfather

⇒ his son William James Howard

⇒ his daughter Rachel Clementine Howard - our grandmother

Sources:

• My MyHeritage research
• "The Ancestry of General Grant, and Their contemporaries", Edward Chauncey Marshall A.M., New York, Sheldon & Company, 498 & 500, Broadway, 1869. 
• "The Groton Avery Clan. Vol. 1", Elry McKendree Avery, Catharine Hitchcock (Tilden) Avery, Cleveland, 1912 
• Free online version of "South Carolina Baptists 1670-1805", Leah Townsend, Ph. D.

Photos:

• Birthplace of Ulysses Grant: By Photo by Greg Hume at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18683793
• Lake George: By Sixlocal - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21269787
• Gloucester: By ThePlatypusofDoom - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54136759
• Groton: Paulo JC Nogueira [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]
• Stoninton, CT: Paulo JC Nogueira [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]
• Gravestone of O. Howard: Eunice Chapmond-Kilgore