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     Matthew Grant was born on 27 October 1601 in England.^4,3,5 He married as his first wife Priscilla (?) on 16 November 1625 in England.^4,2 Matthew Grant married as his second wife Susanna Capen, daughter of Bernard Capen and Joan Purchase, on 29 May 1645 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County.^4,3,6 Matthew Grant died on 16 December 1681 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, at age 80.^6,4,3,5
     Matthew was also known as Graunt.⁴ He and Priscilla (?) immigrated on the Mary & John, departing from Plymouth, England March 20, 1630, arriving 30 May 1630 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Their daughter Priscilla traveled with them.^4,2,3,7 Matthew Grant became a freeman on 18 May 1631 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.^4,2,3 He moved to Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County, in October 1635 where he was the second town clerk and principal surveyor.^4,3 He left a will on 9 December 1681.² His will was proved/probated on 2 March 1682 Invt. œ118-18-06. Taken 10 January, 1681-2, by Thomas Dible sen., John Loomis. Will dated 9 December, 1681.I Matthew Grant of Windsor, beinge aged and under present weakness, yet of Competency of understandinge, doe by this declare my Last Will concerning the dispose of my Estate as followeth: 1st, I doe declare that my son Samuel, my eldest son, is already satisfied with the portion I made over to him in Lands already recorded to him, and that is my will concerning him. 2dly, Concerninge my son Tahan, my will is that he shall have as a legassy, payd to hime in Country paye by my son John, the full some of five pounds, and this to bee payd two yeers after my decease. Alsoe I doe appoynt hime to gather upp all the debts oweinge to me in this towne or elsewhere, and my will is hee my son Tahan shall have them for his owne. 3dly, my will is that my son John, with whome I have lived some time, I doe give to hime all my meadow land in the great meadow; also I give to hime my pasture land lyeinge belowe the hill agaynst Thomas Dibles home lott and my owne. Alsoe, I doe give hime, the sayd John, my home lott and orchard with the ould houseinge which I built before hee came to dwell in itt. Alsoe I doe give to hime my wood lott lyeing in the quarter lotts. Alsoe I give to my son John all the rest of my estate exceptinge my wearinge cloathes. My son John shall paye to my son Tahan five pounds as is already expressed in my will concerninge hime, at the time and manner afforesayd, and alsoe unto my Daughter Humphreys five pounds in Country pay, two yeers after my decease. Alsoe my will is and I doe give my Daughter Humphrey as a Legassy five pownds, to bee payde in country paye two yeers after my decease. Alsoe I doe make my son John sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament. As Witness my Hand:Witness: John Loomys senr, Thomas X Dibble.Matthew Grant. Ls.Court Record, Page 51--2 March, 1681-2: Will proven.²

     Priscilla (?) was born in February 1601 in England. This birthdate is estimated from an age of 43 years 2 months at the time of her deatlh.^3,2 She married Matthew Grant on 16 November 1625 in England.^2,4 Priscilla (?) died on 27 April 1644 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County, at age 43.^2,4,3
     She and Matthew Grant immigrated on the Mary & John, departing from Plymouth, England March 20, 1630, arriving 30 May 1630 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Their daughter Priscilla traveled with them.^2,4,3,5

     Susanna Capen was born on 5 April 1602.^1,3 She was the daughter of Bernard Capen and Joan Purchase.⁴ Susanna Capen married as her first husband William Rockwell on 14 April 1624 in Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England.⁵ Susanna Capen married as her second husband Matthew Grant on 29 May 1645 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County.^6,2,3 Susanna Capen died on 13 November 1666 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, at age 64.^1,3,5
     Susanna was also known as Chapin.² She and William Rockwell immigrated in 1630 Mary & John to Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Plymouth, England March 20, 1630.^5,7

     Priscilla Grant was born on 14 September 1626 in England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Matthew Grant and Priscilla (?)⁴ Priscilla Grant married Michael Humphrey on 14 October 1647 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County. They had 7 children. See The Grant Family for details.^2,3 Her death date has not been found.
     She immigrated on the Mary & John, departing from Plymouth, England March 20, 1630, arriving 30 May 1630 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, with her parents Matthew Grant and Priscilla (?).^1,5,2,6

     Matthew Grant was born after 1630. Grant Family says he was born in Windsor which would make his birth date after 1635. He was not with his parents when the immigrated on the Mary & John which makes his birthdate after 1630.^1,2,4 He was the son of Matthew Grant and Priscilla (?)⁵ Matthew Grant died on 10 September 1639 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County.^1,6,2,3

     Samuel Grant was born on 12 November 1631 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Matthew Grant and Priscilla (?)^5,4 Samuel Grant married Mary Porter, daughter of John Porter and Anna White, on 27 May 1658 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County, They had 9 children. See The Grant Family for details.^1,2,3,4 Samuel Grant died on 10 September 1718 in East Windsor, Connecticut Colony, at age 86.^1,3

     Mary Porter was born before 1 October 1637 in Felsted, Essex, England.^1,2,5 She was baptized on 1 October 1637 in Felsted, Essex, England.⁵ She was the daughter of John Porter and Anna White.⁶ Mary Porter married Samuel Grant, son of Matthew Grant and Priscilla (?), on 27 May 1658 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County, They had 9 children. See The Grant Family for details.^1,7,3,4 Her death date has not been found. She died in Connecticut Colony.⁸
     She immigrated on the Susan & Ellen, arriving 17 July 1638 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, with her parents John Porter and Anna White.⁶

     Tahan Grant was born on 3 February 1633/34 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.^1,4,2,3 He was the son of Matthew Grant and Priscilla (?)^5,3 Tahan Grant married Hannah Palmer on 22 January 1662/63 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County, They had 8 children. See The Grant Family for details.^1,4,2,3 Tahan Grant died on 30 May 1693 in East Windsor, Connecticut Colony, at age 59.^1,2,3
     He was a blacksmith.¹

     Hannah Palmer was born before 11 October 1640 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County. She was the daughter of Sgt. Nicholas and Joan Palmer.^4,2 She was baptized on 11 October 1640 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County.^1,2 She married Tahan Grant, son of Matthew Grant and Priscilla (?), on 22 January 1662/63 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County, They had 8 children. See The Grant Family for details.^1,5,2,3 Her death date has not been found.

     Samuel Grant was born on 20 April 1659 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Samuel Grant and Mary Porter.^1,4 Samuel Grant married as his first wife Anna Filley on 6 December 1683 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony.^2,3,4 Samuel Grant married as his second wife Grace Miner on 11 April 1688 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony.^1,2,3,4 Samuel Grant died on 8 May 1710 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, at age 51.^1,2,4

     Grace Miner was born on 20 September 1670 in Stonington, Connecticut Colony. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Booth) Minor.^1,2,4 She married Samuel Grant , son of Samuel Grant and Mary Porter, on 11 April 1688 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony.^1,2,5,3 Grace Miner died on 16 April 1753 at age 82.^1,2

     Noah Grant was born on 11 December 1693 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony.^1,2,3 He was the son of Samuel Grant and Grace Miner.¹ Noah Grant married Martha Huntington, daughter of John Huntington and Abigail Lathrop, on 20 June 1717 in Tolland, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County.^1,2,4,5 Noah Grant died on 10 October 1727 in Tolland, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County, at age 33.^1,2,6

     Martha Huntington was born on 6 December 1696 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of John Huntington and Abigail Lathrop.^1,3,4 Martha Huntington married as her first husband Noah Grant, son of Samuel Grant and Grace Miner, on 20 June 1717 in Tolland, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County.^1,2,3,5 Martha Huntington married Lt. Peter Buel as her second husband after 1727.² She died on 26 August 1779 in Tolland, Hartford County, Connecticut, now Tolland County, at age 82.^1,6

     Noah Grant was born on 12 July 1718 in Tolland, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Noah Grant and Martha Huntington.^1,3,4 Noah Grant married Susanna Delano, daughter of Jonathan Delano and Amy Hatch, on 5 November 1746 in Tolland, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County.^1,2,3,4,5 Noah Grant died on 20 September 1756 in Province of New York at age 38. He died while in military service, while on a scouting party from Ft. Wm. Henry near Lake George, NY.^1,2,4

     Susanna Delano was born on 23 June 1724 in Tolland, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County.^1,2,3,5,4 She was the daughter of Jonathan Delano and Amy Hatch.⁶ Susanna Delano married Noah Grant, son of Noah Grant and Martha Huntington, on 5 November 1746 in Tolland, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County.^1,2,3,5,7 Susanna Delano died on 16 August 1804 in Coventry, Tolland County, Connecticut, at age 80.^5,7

     Capt. Noah Grant was born on 23 June 1748 in Tolland, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Noah Grant and Susanna Delano.^6,4,1,3 Capt. Noah Grant married as his first wife Anna Buell circa 1778 She was the widow of Mr. Richardson.^2,5 Capt. Noah Grant married as his second wife Rachel Kelley on 4 March 1792 in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,5 Capt. Noah Grant died on 14 February 1819 in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky, at age 70 at the home of his son Peter.^1,2,5
     He responded to the Lexington alarm, and served in the continental army the entire war.² He and Rachel Kelley lived in Liverpool, Northwest Territory, now Columbiana County, Ohio, in April 1799.² Capt. Noah Grant and Rachel Kelley lived in Deerfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, now Portage County, in 1804.²

     Rachel Kelley was born circa 1750.² She married Capt. Noah Grant , son of Noah Grant and Susanna Delano, on 4 March 1792 in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 Rachel Kelley died on 10 April 1805 in Deerfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, now Portage County.^2,3,4
     She and Capt. Noah Grant lived in Liverpool, Northwest Territory, now Columbiana County, Ohio, in April 1799.³ Rachel Kelley and Capt. Noah Grant lived in Deerfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, now Portage County, in 1804.³

     Jesse Root Grant was born on 23 January 1794 in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of Capt. Noah Grant and Rachel Kelley.^1,3 Jesse Root Grant married Hannah Simpson on 24 June 1821 in Point Pleasant, Clermont County, Ohio, maybe 1820.^1,2,3 Jesse Root Grant died on 29 June 1873 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, at age 79.^1,2,3 He was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.³
     He and Hannah Simpson appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Tate, Clermont County, Ohio, enumerated 20 August 1850.⁴ Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, enumerated 4 June 1860.⁵ Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, enumerated 15 June 1870.⁶

     Hannah Simpson was born on 23 November 1798 in Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of John and Rebecca (Weir) Simpson.^1,2,3 She married Jesse Root Grant, son of Capt. Noah Grant and Rachel Kelley, on 24 June 1821 in Point Pleasant, Clermont County, Ohio, maybe 1820.^1,2,3 Hannah Simpson died on 11 May 1883 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, at age 84.^1,3 She was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.³
     She and Jesse Root Grant appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Tate, Clermont County, Ohio, enumerated 20 August 1850.⁴ Hannah Simpson and Jesse Root Grant appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, enumerated 4 June 1860.⁵ Hannah Simpson and Jesse Root Grant appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, enumerated 15 June 1870.⁶

     Ulysses Simpson Grant was born on 27 April 1822 in Point Pleasant, Clermont County, Ohio.^1,2,3 He was the son of Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson.^1,3 Ulysses Simpson Grant married Julia Boggs Dent on 22 August 1848 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,2,3 Ulysses Simpson Grant died on 23 July 1885 in Mount McGregor, Saratoga County, New York, at age 63 of throat cancer.^1,3
     Ulysses was also known as Hiram Ulysses Grant.^1,3 He and Julia Boggs Dent appeared on the 1850 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 10 August 1850.⁴ Ulysses Simpson Grant and Julia Boggs Dent appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, enumerated 13 June 1860.⁵ Ulysses Simpson Grant was elected in 1869 Eighteenth President of the United States. He served two terms.¹ He and Julia Boggs Dent appeared on the 1870 Federal census of The White House, Washington, District of Columbia, enumerated 29 August 1870.⁶ Ulysses Simpson Grant and Julia Boggs Dent appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, enumerated 30 June 1880.⁷

     Julia Boggs Dent was born on 26 January 1826 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Col. Frederick and Ellen (Wrenshaw) Dent.^1,2 She married Ulysses Simpson Grant, son of Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson, on 22 August 1848 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,2,3 Julia Boggs Dent died on 14 December 1902 in Washington, District of Columbia, at age 76.^1,2
     She and Ulysses Simpson Grant appeared on the 1850 Federal census of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 10 August 1850.⁴ Julia Boggs Dent and Ulysses Simpson Grant appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, enumerated 13 June 1860.⁵ Julia Boggs Dent and Ulysses Simpson Grant appeared on the 1870 Federal census of The White House, Washington, District of Columbia, enumerated 29 August 1870.⁶ Julia Boggs Dent and Ulysses Simpson Grant appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, enumerated 30 June 1880.⁷ Julia Boggs Dent appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Washington, District of Columbia, enumerated 9 June 1900.⁸

     John Huntington was born on 15 March 1666 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony. He was the son of Christopher and Ruth Huntington.^1,2,3 He married Abigail Lathrop, daughter of Samuel Lathrop and Elizabeth Scudder, on 9 December 1686 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony.^1,4,2,3 John Huntington died between 1696 and 1703.^1,2

     William Hosford was born on 25 October 1658 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County.^1,2 He was the son of John Hosford and Phillipa Thrall.^3,2 His death date has not been found.

     John Hosford was born on 16 October 1660 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County.^1,2 He was the son of John Hosford and Phillipa Thrall.^3,2 John Hosford died before 1675 based on birthdate of other child named John.³

     Timothy Hosford was born on 20 October 1662 in Windsor, Connecticut Colony, Hartford County.^1,2 He was the son of John Hosford and Phillipa Thrall.^3,2 Timothy Hosford died on 7 January 1740/41 in Litchfield, Connecticut Colony, now Litchfield County, at age 78.⁴