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Richard was christened 22 January 1625, in Ribbesford, Worcestershire England, and married first about 1650, in Pequeonmock, Fairfield, Connecticut, Elizabeth MEIGS the daughter of John MEIGS and Tomasine FRY. She was born between 1631 and 1635 in Weymouth, Devonshire, England, and died 1669, in Pequeonnock, Fairfield, Connecticut.
He married second Elizabeth GAYLORD, the daughter of Samuel GAYLORD. She was born 4 October 1647 in Killingsworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, and died 4 January 1688 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
He married third Abigail PRUDDEN, the widow of Joseph WALKER, and the daughter of Rev. Peter PRUDDEN and Joanna BOYCE. She was christened 13 February 1647/1648 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, and died January 1717/1718, in Stratfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Abigail married first 14 November 1677, James Joseph WALKER, the son of Robert Thomas WALKER and Elizabeth LEAGER, He was born 14 July and christened 19 July 1646 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died 1687 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, the invintory of his estate being taken 19 November 1687. They had the following Children:
1 Robert born 5 August 1668 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut and died 1 April 1743 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut. He married 1 August 1695 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut. Ruth WILCOXSON.
2 Sarah born 23 January 1670 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, and died young.
3 Abigail born 17 February 1672, in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut. She married John BOSTWICK
4 Joseph born 8 Dec 1674 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. and died young
5 Joannah born 5 May 1677 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut. She married Samuel ODELL.
6 Mary born 18 December 1680 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut. and either died young or married Samuel ODELL also.
Richard died 23 Oct 1699, in Stratfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Note: 1
"Vincent Meggs and His Sons", by Rick Meigs, c. 1987-1991.
Gives the year of birth and his death date. Also gives year of marriage and states that he and Elizabeth Meigs had 8 children. He is called "of Stratford, CT". He was the first of the Hubbell name in America. He was born in England and was first recorded in America as taking the oath of fidelity on March 7, 1647 to the government of the New Haven Colony.
Note: 1
Richard was from Wales, and was on the fidelity list of March 7,1647-8 in New Haven, where he married, in 1650 the daughter of John and Thomasine (Fry) Meigs (a son of Vincent Meigs). Like many of the ingabitants of Wales at the present day, (1880), he could not write the English language.
The first settles of (now) Bridgeport, and members of the church, were Richard Hubbell, sen'r, Isaac Wheeler, James Bennett, sen'r., Samuel Beardsley, Matthew Sherman, Richard Hubbell, jr., David Sherman, and John Odell, Jr., in 1695. It was a part of the town of Stratford. Most of these names are yet familiar in the town of Bridgeport.
He was admitted a planter at Guilford, Connecticut, February 25, 1653-1654. About 1663 he removed to Fairfield, Connecticut, and was accepted as a freeman of Connecticut colony, October 13, 1664. At Fairfield he was Sergeant of the trainband, and he served as Deputy to the General court at three sessions, May, 1678, 1679, and 1681. He acquired a good estate, and was an original member of the Stratfield church in 1695. He married first about 1651, Elizabeth Meigs, married second about 1669, Elizabeth Gaylord b. October 4, 1647 (daughter of Samuel Gaylord), died probably early in 1688; married third by marriage contract dated April 16, 1688, Abigail, daughter of Rev. Peter Prudden of Milford, and widow of Joseph Walker of Stratford.
A peculiarity of this family is that he had 2 sons named Samuel, the one by his first wife being called Senior, and the one by his second wife, Junior. His will, made a few months before his death, named his last wife and all his children. The widow died early in 1718, leaving a will.
Sergeant Richard Hubbell, ancestor, was born in England, 1627; sergeant of militia at Fairfield, Connecticut, 1677-99; representative to the general court, 1678-79-81; died October 23, 1699; married Elizabeth, daughter of John Meigs, Sr. His son, Lieutenant John Hubbell (1652-90 ), was in active service against the French and Indians, and died of smallpox while there engaged; married Patience -. Their son, Lieutenant Richard Hubbell (born January 25, 1684 , died November 27, 1758 ), was ensign of the train band at Stratford, 1709, and was commissioned lieutenant, 1728; married Abigail Thompson. Their son, John Hubbell (born February 20, 1709, died May 7, 1782 ), married Hannah, daughter of Robert and Sarah (Bennet) Wheeler. Their son, John Hubbell, Jr. (born 1751, died September 18, 1822 ), married Sarah Curtis (died November 4, 1841, aged ninety-two). Their son, Isaac Hubbell (died February 21, 1835, aged fifty-three), married Sarah, daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Morse) Hawkins; she died August 19, 1872 , aged ninety-one. Their daughter, Caroline Hubbell, married Joseph Birdseye.
Hubbell, Richard Sergt., Fairfield Trainband. Deputy (Fairfield) to Conn. Leg., May 1678, May 1679, May 1681. Was he not a son of that Richard Hubbell who m. at Bewdley, co. Worcester, Eng., 30 Apr. 1621, Sarah Wakeman, sister of John and Samuel Wakeman, the New Haven colonists? Born [in England] about 1627, d. at Stratfield, 23 Oct. 1699 in 72 yr. Took oath of fidelity, New Haven, 7 Mar. 1647/8; admitted planter, Guilford, 25 Feb. 1653/4. Tried for sedition 1662, as one of a party which supported Dr. Bray Rossiter against the authorities of New Haven Colony. Accepted as freeman, resident at Fairfield, 13 Oct. 1664. He acquired a good estate, and was an original member of Stratfield Church, 1695. Married (1) [prob. in New Haven] abt. 1651, Elizabeth Meigs, dau. of John of Guilford. He m. (2) about 1669, Elizabeth Gaylord, dau. of Samuel, b. at Windsor, 4 Oct. 1647. She is probably buried at Stratfield, grave marked "E. H. 1688." The will 1690 of her brother Samuel Gaylord named Samuel Hubbell the son of Richard Hubbell "which he hath by my sister Elizabeth Gaylord", the distinction being necessary because Richard had two living sons named Samuel, one by his former wife. He m. (3) (by marriage contract 16 Apr. 1688), Abigail Walker, widow of Joseph. She was dau. of Rev. Peter Prudden.
Will of Richard of Pequonnock, 5 Apr. 1699, proved 20 Nov. 1699; heirs of dec'd son John, and to John's son Richard; son Samuel, Sr.; Ebenezer, son of son Ebenezer; son Richard; daus. Elizabeth Frost, Mary Newton, Martha Wakeman; son Samuel, Jr.; daus. Abigail French, Sarah Hubbell; sons James, Joseph, John; residue to wife Abigail for life, she and Samuel, Sr., to be Exec'rs. Witnesses: Isaac Knapp, Jonathan Pitman. Inv. 3 Sept. 1699 taken by Matthew Sherwood and James Bennett.
Will of Abigail of Stratfield 11 Feb. 1705, codicil 10 Dec. 1717, proved 5 Feb. 1717/8; two daus. Abigail Bostwick, Johannah Odell; living son John Hubbell; son Robert Walker.
Children [by first wife], three recorded at Guilford:
+John, b. abt. 1652, called eldest son in deed from father.
+Richard, b. abt. 1654.
James, buried 12 Dec. 1656.
+Samuel, b. 6 Nov. 1657.
Elizabeth, b. 16 Nov. 1659; m. (1) Joseph Frost; m. (2) Samuel Hull.
Mary, b. abt. 1661; m. James Newton.
Martha, d. 5 June 1710; m. 24 Apr. 1687. Capt. John Wakeman.
+Ebenezer.
Children [by second wife]:
+Samuel, b. abt. 1670.
Abigail, b. abt. 1672, d. after 1741; m. abt. 1693, Samuel French of Stratfield.
+James, b. abt. 1674.
Sarah, d. 17 Dec. 1726; m. 25 June 1699, Josiah Stevens, of Killingworth.
Children [by third wife]:
Joseph, b. abt. 1689, d. by 1700. Inv. 25 Mar. 1700. Distribution to brothers and sisters,
Richard; James; Samuel, Sr.; Samuel, Jr.; and John Hubbell, Jr.;
Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Hull; Mary, wife of James Newton;
Martha, wife of John Wakeman; Abigail, wife of Samuel French;
and Sarah, wife of Josiah Stevens.
+John, b. abt. 1691.
CHILDREN of Richard HUBBELL Jr. and Elizabeth MEIGS:
1. JOHN B b: Abt 1652; Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
md: 1680; Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Patience NICHOLS
d: 1690; Stratfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
2. RICHARD b: Abt 1654; Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
md: 15 Nov 1685; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Rebecca MOREHOUSE.
md: 12 Oct 1692; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Hannah SWILLAWAY.
d: 1738; Stratfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
3. JAMES b: Abt 1656; Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
d: 12 Dec 1656; Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
4. SAMUEL d: 6 Nov 1657; Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
md: 4 Apr 1687; Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Elizabeth WILSON
md: 27 Apr 1688; , Fairfield, Connecticut.
Temperence NICHOLS
d: 18 Sep 1713; Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
5. ELIZABETH b: 16 Nov 1659; Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
md: ; , , Connecticut.
Joseph FROST
md: ; , , Connecticut.
Samuel HULL
6. EBENEZER b: 16 Nov 1659; Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
md: ; , , Connecticut.
Mary HARRIS
d: 5 Jan 1708; New London, New London, Connecticut.
7. MARY b: Abt 1661; Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
md: Abt 1678; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Capt. James NEWTON.
d: 1704; Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island.
8. MARTHA b: Abt 1663; Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
md: 24 Apr 1687; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
John WAKEMAN.
d: 15 Feb 1707; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
CHILDREN of Richard HUBBELL Jr. and Elizabeth GAYLORD:
9. SAMUEL b: 1670; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
md: 19 May 1695; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Elizabeth BURR.
d: 1713; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
10. ABIGAIL b: 1672; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
md: 1693; , Fairfield, Connecticut.
Samuel FRENCH.
d: 1741; Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
11. JAMES b: 1674; Stratfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
md: 1704; Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Patience or Pamela SUMMERS.
d: 1 Oct 1777; New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut.
12. SARAH b: 1678; Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
md: 25 Jun 1699; Killingsworth, Middlesex, Connecticut.
Josiah STEEVENS.
d: 17 Dec 1726; Killingsworth, Middlesex, Connecticut.
CHILDREN of Richard HUBBELL Jr. and Abigail PRUDDEN:
13. JOSEPH b: Abt 1689; Stratfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
d: 1700; Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
+ 14. JOHN b: Apr 1691; Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
md: 6 Nov 1711; , Fairfield, Connecticut.
Anna WELLES
d: 8 Apr 1774; Stratfield, Fairfield, Connecticut.
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