William
MOULTON
(b.
12 July 1720
,
Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
d.
abt. 1793
,
Marietta, Northwest Territory
)
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William MOULTON was born 12 July 1720 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
William MOULTON was the child of Joseph MOULTON and Mary NOYES and the grandchild of: (paternal) William MOULTON and Abigail WEBSTER (maternal) Cutting NOYES and Elizabeth KNIGHTSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Lydia GREENLEAF 16 February 1742 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Lydia GREENLEAF was born 16 January 1723 in Newbury, Massachusetts, USA . Lydia died abt. 1793 in Marietta, Ohio, USA.
William MOULTON died abt. 1793 in Marietta, Northwest Territory.
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Occupation
William MOULTON was a goldsmith.
William MOULTON was a goldsmith.
Family and Children of William MOULTON
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Lydia GREENLEAF-- Date: 16 February 1742 Place: Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 (Online Database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2016).
Newbury Marriages
Children of William MOULTON and Lydia GREENLEAF:
Joseph MOULTON (b.1 September 1744, Newburyport, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 12 March 1816, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Abigail NOYES 24 October 1765 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
William MOULTON (b.6 March 1749, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , )
Anna MOULTON (b.9 May 1751, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 1 August 1812, Marietta, Ohio, USA)
m. Josiah HART 28 December 1797
Mary MOULTON (b.7 March 1754, , New Hampshire, New England d. 10 September 1800, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA)
Lydia MOULTON (b.11 February 1757, Newburyport, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. abt. 1823, Marietta, Ohio, USA)
Enoch (Edmond) MOULTON (b.16 January 1759, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , )
Catherine MOULTON (b.2 November 1762, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , )
Lydia GREENLEAF-- Date: 16 February 1742 Place: Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay americanancestors.org
Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 (Online Database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2016).
Newbury Marriages
Children of William MOULTON and Lydia GREENLEAF:
Joseph MOULTON (b.1 September 1744, Newburyport, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 12 March 1816, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA )m. Abigail NOYES 24 October 1765 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
William MOULTON (b.6 March 1749, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , ) Anna MOULTON (b.9 May 1751, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 1 August 1812, Marietta, Ohio, USA)m. Josiah HART 28 December 1797
Mary MOULTON (b.7 March 1754, , New Hampshire, New England d. 10 September 1800, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA) Lydia MOULTON (b.11 February 1757, Newburyport, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. abt. 1823, Marietta, Ohio, USA) Enoch (Edmond) MOULTON (b.16 January 1759, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , ) Catherine MOULTON (b.2 November 1762, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. , )
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1720 Birth 12 July 1720
Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Biography
William Moulton, b. July 12, 1720, in Newbury; m. September 16, 1742, Lydia Greenleaf. Was a goldsmith, and resided in Newburyport until 1788, when he removed to Marietta, O., with his son Enoch (Edmond). They were among the forty-eight pioneers who made a settlement there in April, 1788. S. P. Hildreth, in his 'Private History,' speaks of William and his wife, Lydia; son, Edmond, and two daughters, Anna and Lydia, as being m. in Marietta at the time of the Indian troubles there in 1791. Mr. Moulton died about 1793.
'Next, old Mr. William Moulton from Newburyport, Mass., aged 70, with his leather apron full of old goldsmith's tools and tobacco. Close at his heels came his daughter, Anna, with the china teapot, cups and saucers. Lydia brought the great Bible. But when all were in, the mother was missing. Where was mother? She must be killed. 'No,' says Lydia; 'mother said she would not leave the house looking so. She would put things away and a little more to rights, and then she...Read MORE...
William Moulton, b. July 12, 1720, in Newbury; m. September 16, 1742, Lydia Greenleaf. Was a goldsmith, and resided in Newburyport until 1788, when he removed to Marietta, O., with his son Enoch (Edmond). They were among the forty-eight pioneers who made a settlement there in April, 1788. S. P. Hildreth, in his 'Private History,' speaks of William and his wife, Lydia; son, Edmond, and two daughters, Anna and Lydia, as being m. in Marietta at the time of the Indian troubles there in 1791. Mr. Moulton died about 1793.
'Next, old Mr. William Moulton from Newburyport, Mass., aged 70, with his leather apron full of old goldsmith's tools and tobacco. Close at his heels came his daughter, Anna, with the china teapot, cups and saucers. Lydia brought the great Bible. But when all were in, the mother was missing. Where was mother? She must be killed. 'No,' says Lydia; 'mother said she would not leave the house looking so. She would put things away and a little more to rights, and then she...Read MORE...
1742 Marriage / PartnerWilliam MOULTON and Lydia GREENLEAF 16 February 1742, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
He was 21 years old.
1744 Birth of ChildJoseph MOULTON was born 1 September 1744, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
William was 24 years old.
1749 Birth of ChildWilliam MOULTON was born 6 March 1749, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
William was 28 years old.
1751 Birth of ChildAnna MOULTON was born 9 May 1751, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
William was 30 years old.
1754 Birth of ChildMary MOULTON was born 7 March 1754, , New Hampshire, USA
William was 33 years old.
1757 Birth of ChildLydia MOULTON was born 11 February 1757, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
William was 36 years old.
1759 Birth of ChildEnoch (Edmond) MOULTON was born 16 January 1759, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
William was 38 years old.
1762 Birth of ChildCatherine MOULTON was born 2 November 1762, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
William was 42 years old.
1765 Marriage of ChildJoseph MOULTON married 24 October 1765, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA to Abigail NOYES
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