Descendants of Abel Haskins of Nine Partners Patent, New York

HASKINS FAMILY

Abel Haskins, Sr. came from *Nine Partners, Dutchess County, NY around 1772 and settled in Danby, Vermont. He was born ca. 1747; died suddenly in 1820 at 70 years old.
Abel married Mary Bell of Norwich, Conn. (SEE BELL PAGE) Mary was born ca. 1759 ?CT and died at the age of 80 in 1839. Mary's parents were Samuel and Martha Bell. The following is from *"History and Map of Danby", Vermont by J. C. Williams:

'As one of the pioneer settlers, Abel encountered many difficulties in subduing the dense forests and preparing a home for himself and family. Leaving the comforts and conveniences of an older country and moving into a wilderness with his family, into a rudely constructed log cabin insufficient to protect them from the wintry blasts, with but scanty fare, he experienced hardships of which it is impossible to form a just conception. Mr. Haskins possessed a rugged constitution which well fitted him for the arduous duties of a pioneer life. By industry and frugality but a short time elapsed before he was able to raise sufficient grain to subsist upon. Although good crops of grain were raised, he found it hard for several years to procure fodder sufficient to winter his stock. (The geology of the region makes it very difficult for the raising of grain so most cattle were grass fed) But like other pioneer settlers here, there was no hardships so great, no labor so severe, no undertaking so hazardous as to daunt his spirits or cause them to waver from a firm determination to build up a home; but true to his purpose he struggled on against difficulties for that better time which he could then but faintly discern in the future. This better time was afterwards happily realized, and by unremitting toil, a home was established.

Mary Bell Haskins was a woman of uncommon energy, and a fitting companion and associate to share the trials of founding a home in a new country. She brought an apple tree in her lap at the time of settling here, which was set out and stood for many years on the homestead, being known as the "Nine Partner" apple tree.

Abel was one of three surveyors for the town in 1772, listed in roll of Freemen of Danby, constable 1775-1776. "The First Baptist Society was formed in 1781, and the Rev. Hezekiah Eastman was the first settled minister. Early members were...Stephen Calkins and Abel Haskins" History of Danby, Vt. pg. 92'

*IGI file, Berkshire Antheneum, Pittsfield, Mass: Abel Haskins b. 14 Apr 1767 (?too early for my ancestor?) Norwich Twp, New London, Ct. parents Enoch Haskins and Mary Williams. This is only conjecture since there is a remark in the above mentioned book about Mary being from Norwich, Ct. and of Welsh descent.

Their children were:


1. William
2. Abel, Jr.
3. Dilla (Deliverance) m. Rachel Calkins, lived in Danby. They had two children. One daughter m. John Williams, Dorset, Vt.
4. Mary m. Reed Mahurin
5. Ruth m. Elisha Tryon

1790 Rutland Co. Vt. Census - pg. 241 Haskins, Abel 1fwm 16+, 3 fwm -16, 5 fwf
Entry looks like Hopkins due to handwriting of that time.

Second Generation

1. William Haskins married Judith Calkins and settled on the homestead. He was known as an industrious farmer, good citizen, friend, and neighbor. They were members of the Baptist Church. William was born ca. 1774 and died at age 69 on 18 July 1848. Judith was born ca. 1789 and died 5 March 1847 at age 58 within three months of two of their children's deaths. There children were:

6. William B., Jr.
7. Moses
Reed b. 1826; d. 23 December 1846, 21 y, 6 m, 1 d
Amos b. 1829; d. 19 February 1847, 19 y, 4 m, 4 d
8. Orilla b. 15 Sept. 1809; d. 19 May 1850, 40 y, 8 m, 19 d
m. Hiram H. Kelley
Child: Ruth d 10 Jan 1848, 16 y, 1 m
9. Ruth b. 12 Aug 1812, Danby; d. 7 May 1852, 39 y, 8 m, 25 d
m. Rowland R. Green 7 May 1837 Danby, Vt. Their Child: Smith Green age 28 m. Emily Rebecca Green 15 Jan, 1867. Child: Ruth Bell Green d 26 Sept 1898 age 26 y, 26d m. Aretus Albert Mathewson
10. Mary m. Fuller Cushman of Rupert, Vt.

2. Abel Haskins, Jr. born ca 1788; married ca 1832 Miranda Stannard b. ca 1791 and settled on the farm with his father. Abel listed as Tythingman 1818-1820 in Danby. They subsequently moved to Rupert, and purchased the tavern stand, now belonging (in 1869) to George Jenks. Their children :

11. Harvey m. Mary, daughter of Daniel Parris and lived in
Middletown. Children: Erwin, George, Leroy, Ella
12. Alva *
13. Margaret m. Jacob Odel
14. Phebe m. 1812 George Jenks (1850-1909)
15. Jane m. Elihu Towsley
16. Lucette m. Orville Nichols of Sandgate

Third Generation

6. William B. Haskins, Jr. married Mary, daughter of Daniel and Dinah (Shipton) Ballard son of Ezekial Ballard, a Quaker from Rhode Island in 1775 and settled in Danby. He ran a grist and saw mill and was also involved in the marble business. They moved to Ohio around 1850 where he died in 1865. Known children: Frances, Orville, Jane, Darwin, Ruth d. 18 Apr 1849 5y 2m. The two oldest were dead by 1869. Jane m. Silas King of Mt. Tabor.


7. Moses Haskins settled at the homestead with his father. He married 1st
Harriet Lapish of Manchester; 2nd Clarissa, daughter of Daniel
Ballard. They moved to Ohio in 1854. 1850 Danby, Vt. Census living with Daniel and Clarissa Ballard. Moses listed as farmer.


11. Alva Haskins born 20 May 1818; died 25 Jan 1906; married Rosetta (Lamphire) Lanfear daughter of Asa and Betsey Mary (Whitehouse) Lampear; born 22 April 1818; died 29 April 1909and lived in Dorset, Vermont. (See Lamphear Family) Alva was a blacksmith. They are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Dorset, Vt.

17. Merritt b 10 Oct 1846; d 20 Mar 1874. Co. E 5th Vt. Inf
during Civil War. Buried in Maple Hill Cemetery,
Dorset, Vt.
18. Mary*
19. John A. b 26 Jan 1851; d 6 Oct 1926 Maple Hill Cemetery
20. Rosettee (Roselia) (Rose B.) b. 16 March 1860, Dorset;
m Lorenzo Shaffner 19 July 1876 (Vt. Vit Rec. p 157)
21. George
22. Delbert b 20 July 1857
Sara R. b. 4 or 27 March 1860 Dorset; d. 13 Dec 1867
Dorset; age 7y 9m 3d

Fourth Generation

18. Mary Haskins born 25 Nov 1849; d. 29 Oct 1926; married 13 August
1865 Aaron Hadley Baker. She was the daughter of Alvah and
Rosette (Lamphear) Haskins. She was a good wife and mother. Mary
helped her husband on their 20 acre farm. Their children:

Frank D. m. Ellen Crandall
Fannie Belle *
Merritt H. 1876-1934; m. Dot Reed
Aaron, Jr. m. Bertha Reed
Rosetta m. Adelbert Tart 6 April 1899
Alvie
Cecil
Bernice
Harvie
Susan Anna b. 4 Aug 1878; m Wilson Reed 3 Nov 1894
John b. 13 Nov 1875
Emma (5 May 1884-31 Dec 1884)

See BAKER Family Pages

Fifth Generation

Fannie Belle Baker born 15 Jan, 1869; d. 24 March, 1955; m. 27 July, 1886 John Edward Mason. They lived in Dorset and Rutland, Vermont.

See MASON FAMILY PAGES

BELL FAMILY


Samuel Bell m. 30 June 1741 Martha Warren and apparently lived in the Woodbury, Washington, or Norwich areas of Connecticut as Ct. Vital Records list various children and marriages in the above listed towns.

Children: (Barbour Ct. Vital Records Collection)

i. Epaphras b. 6 Sept 1742 Woodbury, Ct of Ft. Edward m. Lucy Cury
ii. Patience b. 28 Feb 1746/7 Woodbury
iii. Tabitha b. 5 July 1749, Woodbury; d 4 June 1771 Washington
iv. Oliver b. 17 Feb 1751/2 Woodbury
v. Ruth b. 10 Sept 1754 Woodbury; m. Jeremiah Ingrahm 16 Feb 1774
vi. Martha b. 13 Feb 1757 Washington; m. Stephen Hutchinson 21 Jan 1783
vii. Mary b. circa 1759; as of 9 July 1997 I did not find Mary listed in the above mentioned towns but with other facts/sources I am lead to believe she was the daughter of Samuel and Martha.
viii. Delight b Oct 1761; d 29 Aug 1835

Second Generation

vii. Mary b ca 1759; m. Abel Haskins, Sr. and went to live in Danby, Vermont. See HASKINS FAMILY PAGE

viii. Delight Bell b. Oct 1761; died 29 Aug 1835; married Dr. John Sargent an early settler of Pawlet, Vt. From Gravestones at Maple Hill Cemetery, Dorset, Vt.: Capt. John Sargent b 30 June 1761, Mansfield, CT; d 13 Oct 1843, Dorset, Vt. There is a plaque from the DAR stating Rev. War Soldier 1761-1843 along with a flag.

John m. 2nd Hannah d 27 Dec 1849 64 yrs, 9ms.. Also a stone for Capt. John Sargent d 6 Jan 1827, 87 yrs and one for Mr. Royal Sargent b Norwich, Ct 26 Nov 1771; d at Dorset 5 Dec 1795 24yrs which has an American Legion plaque and flag; there is an inscription on the bottom the I believe states who dedicated the stone which appears to be Mrs. D. Sargent.

Children:
Ralph
John Jr. M. D. m. Miranda Morrison
Leonard, lawyer. Liet. Governor, judge, states attorney, state senator.
Daniel
Royal
Epenetus A.
Warren B. M. D.
Martha
Nancy
Delight missionary to the Cherokees in 1826. m. Rev. Elias Boudinot, a Cherokee.


Sources: Barbour Connecticut Collection of Vital Records
Vermont Historical Magazine page 925
Early Connecticut Marriages by Frederick W. Bailey pg 70
Various VT. Census records


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