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     Lucy was born at Preston, CT, in August 1746.¹ She was the daughter of John Stanton and Desire Denison.

     Prudence was born at Preston, CT, in February 1748.¹ She was the daughter of John Stanton and Desire Denison. She married Daniel Meach on 5 January 1769.¹
      As of 1769,her married name was Meach.

     John was born at Preston, CT, on 13 November 1750.¹ He was the son of John Stanton and Desire Denison.

     Joseph was born at Preston, CT, on 13 August 1754.^1,2 He was the son of John Stanton and Desire Denison. Joseph Stanton married Priscilla Stevens.²

     Esther was born at Preston, CT, in November 1756.¹ She was the daughter of John Stanton and Desire Denison.

     Abigail was born at Preston, CT, in November 1759.¹ She was the daughter of John Stanton and Desire Denison.

     He married Prudence Stanton on 5 January 1769.¹

     He married Desire Stanton on 22 March 1770.¹

     He married Amy Stanton on 16 April 1763.¹

     Eleazar Prentice was born on 28 September 1735..¹ He was the son of Joseph Prentice and Mary Wheeler. He married Sarah Stanton on 19 October 1758.¹ Eleazar died in 1805 at Preston, New London, CT.¹

     Amos Crary was born circa 1728. He died in the 61st year of his age..¹ He married Mary Stanton on 8 April 1756.¹ Amos Crary died in August 1789.¹
      Amos Crary was also known as Aaron Crary.¹

     He married Mary Stanton in 1764. William Stanton puts a question mark after this marriage information..¹

     Joseph was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 11 August 1739.¹ He was the son of Joseph Stanton and Abigail Freeman. Joseph Stanton died in 1791.²
     He resided at Coeymans, Albany Co., NY, on 7 May 1790.

     Nathan was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 16 August 1741.² He was the son of Joseph Stanton and Abigail Freeman. He married Sarah Cogsdil on 30 May 1776. Sarah was his mother's niece..^2,3 Nathan died at Stanton's Hill, Albany Co., Ny.
      Was a physician.

     Abigail was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 29 September 1743.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Stanton and Abigail Freeman. Abigail Stanton died at Coeymans, Albany, NY.²
     Her married name was Chichester.

     Ebenezer was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 14 March 1746.¹ He was the son of Joseph Stanton and Abigail Freeman. He married Mary Palmer.¹ Ebenezer died on 27 March 1818 at Coeymans, Albany, NY.²
     He resided at Dutchess Co., Ny. William Stanton indicates that "Although their descendants say the children were born in Dutchess Co., NY, records go to show that Ebenezer settled in South Westerlo, Albany Co., NY near his brother Reuben."

     Reuben was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 7 July 1748.¹ He was the son of Joseph Stanton and Abigail Freeman. He married Orpha Lapham in 1770.¹ He married Phebe Dorman in 1804.² Reuben died on 4 October 1832 William Stanton indicates that he died at Stanton Hill, Coeymans Township, Albany, Co., NY and also says it was at Westerlo, Albany Co., NY. at Coeymans, Albany Co., NY. William Stanton indicates that he died at Stanton Hill, Coeymans Township, Albany, Co., NY and also says it was at Westerlo, Albany Co., NY..²
     He resided at South Westerlo, Albany Co., Ny, on 2 October 1787. Reuben was a Baptist minister and surveyor in Stonington, Conn. He took up a farm on the manorial land of the Rensselaer estate at South Westerlo, Albany Co., NY, Oct 2, 1787. He is said to have lived in Dutchess Co., when he first moved to New York. His final home in New York was at Stanton Hill, Coeymans Township, Albany Co. The post-office was probably Westerlo or South Westerlo.²

     James was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 20 July 1750.¹ He was the son of Joseph Stanton and Abigail Freeman. He married Elizabeth Yeomans.¹ James died in 1846 at Coeymans, Albany Co., NY.²
     He resided at Coeymans, Albany Co., NY.

     John was born at Dutchess Co., Ny.¹ He was the son of Joseph Stanton and Abigail Freeman.
     He resided at Coeymans, Albany Co., NY. He resided at Norton Hill, Greene Co., Ny. One of his three daughters married a Robert Townsend.

     Huldah Stanton was born at NY..¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Stanton and Abigail Freeman.
     Her married name was Foster.

     Elizabeth was born at Dutchess Co, NY, circa 1766.¹ She married James Stanton.² Elizabeth died at Coeymans, Albany Co., NY.
     Her married name was Stanton. She was listed as a resident in the 1855NY CensusHis mother had just moved in with her son May, 1855. census report at New Baltimore, Greene Co., NY, in 1855.¹

     Orpha Lapham was the daughter of Benjamin Lapham and Lydia Paige.¹ She married Rev. Reuben Stanton in 1770.² Orpha died on 31 October 1804 at Westerlo, Albany Co., Ny.
      Orpha Lapham was also known as Orphia Lapham.² As of 1770,her married name was Stanton.

     She married Ebenezer Stanton.¹
     Her married name was Stanton.

     Sarah Cogsdil was born in 1756..¹ She married Dr. Nathan Stanton on 30 May 1776. Sarah was his mother's niece..^2,1
      Sarah Cogsdil was also known as Sarah Cosdit.² Her married name was Stanton.

     Lester was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 25 June 1742.¹ He was the son of Robert Stanton and Mary Lester. Lester Stanton married Margaret Benjamin on 6 August 1772.¹

     Mary was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 15 August 1746.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Stanton and Mary Lester.

     Robert was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 4 January 1748.¹ He was the son of Robert Stanton and Mary Lester. He married Mercy Harris on 10 December 1778. William Stanton lists this marriage as "probably"..¹

     Zerviah was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 18 October 1753.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Stanton and Mary Lester.

     She married Nathan Stanton on 1 November 1781.¹
      As of 1781,her married name was Stanton.

     She married Robert Stanton on 10 December 1778. William Stanton lists this marriage as "probably"..¹
     Her married name was Stanton. Of Colchester, Conn.¹

     Jabez was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 17 March 1746.¹ He was the son of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss. He married an unknown person . He married Elizabeth Collins Bliss on 12 February 1778. The "Widow Clark"..¹
     He resided at Griswold, Conn. He resided at Whitestown, Ny. He resided at New Hartford, Ny.

     Sarah was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 17 March 1746. A twin to Jabez..¹ She was the daughter of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss. Sarah died on 8 October 1830 Unmarried. at Stanton, Quebec, Canada. Unmarried..¹

     Lydia was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 27 July 1747.¹ She was the daughter of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss. Lydia Stanton married Asher Rude on 4 November 1771.¹
      As of 4 November 1771,her married name was Rude.¹

     Abel was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 29 December 1748. William Stanton indicates in Abel's father's family group that Abel was born 29 Dec 1748. In Abel's own family group he indicates that he was born 9 Jan 1749. James L. Key indicates he was born in Norwich, CT., no source cited..^2,3 He was the son of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss. He married Olive Reede at Preston, Ct, on 23 November 1769. James L. Stanton indicates her name was Ole Rude. No source cited..^2,3 Abel died in 1821.
     He resided at Norwich, Conn.

     Elizabeth was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 8 July 1751.¹ She was the daughter of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss. She married Joseph Cliff at Preston, New London, CT, on 29 November 1774.¹
      As of 29 November 1774,her married name was Cliff.

     Daniel was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 11 May 1753.¹ He was the son of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss.

     Anna was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 24 May 1755.¹ She was the daughter of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss.

     Hannah was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 6 March 1757.¹ She was the daughter of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss. Hannah Stanton married Reuben Woodward on 20 February 1777.¹
      As of 20 February 1777,her married name was Woodward.¹

     Mary was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 6 May 1759.¹ She was the daughter of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss.

     William was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 15 January 1762.¹ He was the son of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss. He married Lovisa Gates at Conn on 24 August 1785. William died on 15 August 1844 at Stanbridge, East Quebec, Canada.
     He resided at Lisbon, Conn. He resided at Stanbridge, East Quebec, Canada.

     Henry was born at Preston, New London, CT, in 1765.¹ He was the son of Jabez Stanton and Sarah Morss.

     Lovisa was born on 7 February 1769. She was the daughter of William Stanton. She married William Stanton at Conn on 24 August 1785. Lovisa died on 30 August 1865 at Stanbridge, East Quebec, Canada.
      Lovisa Gates was also known as Lovica Gates William Stanton gives her name as Lovica and Lovisa.¹ Lovisa Gates was also known as Louisa Gates.¹ As of 24 August 1785,her married name was Stanton.

     He married Elizabeth Stanton at Preston, New London, CT, on 29 November 1774.¹

     Olive was born at Preston, New London, Ct, on 5 May 1753. She married Abel Stanton at Preston, Ct, on 23 November 1769. James L. Stanton indicates her name was Ole Rude. No source cited..^1,2
      Olive Reede was also known as Olive Rude.² Olive Reede was also known as Olive Reede. As of 23 November 1769,her married name was Stanton.

     She married Jabez Stanton on 12 February 1778. The "Widow Clark"..¹ Elizabeth died at Griswold, Conn.
     Her married name was Clark. Her married name was Stanton. Of Newport, RI.

     Sarah was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 27 October 1755.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. Sarah died circa 1775 Unmarried.. Unmarried..²

     David was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 25 March 1757.^1,2 He was the son of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. He married Susanna Frink on 20 November 1777.^1,2
     He resided at Preston, New London, CT. He resided at Burlington, Ny.

     Jerusha was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 12 August 1758.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. She married Rev. Samuel West on 10 March 1785.^3,4,2 Jerusha died on 24 February 1816 at Norwich, Conn.⁴
      As of 10 March 1785,her married name was West.

     Asa was born at Preston, Conn., on 2 March 1760.^3,4 He was the son of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. He married Keziah (Desire) Kimball on 13 March 1788.³ Asa died on 12 November 1817 As they were returning from a visit to Conn. Col. Asa Stanton was drowned while crossing the Delaware River at Cochecton, PA. His wife was saved by a farmer named Drake and the two of them are buried in the Stanton cemetery (Drake Farm), Waymart, PA. at Cochecton. As they were returning from a visit to Conn. Col. Asa Stanton was drowned while crossing the Delaware River at Cochecton, PA. His wife was saved by a farmer named Drake and the two of them are buried in the Stanton cemetery (Drake Farm), Waymart, PA..^5,4 His body was interred at Waymart, Pa..
     He resided at Bethany, Penn, in 1812. He resided at Norwich, Conn. He resided at Waymart, Wayne Co., Penn. He was a farmer and tavern-keeper. Moving to Penn. from Conn., Asa built a log cabin near the present village of Waymart, Wayne Co. There they lived for about twenty-seven years. In 1805 he built the first sawmill in Waymart at a location called Stanton's Pond, which was later enlarged in 1832 to serve as a feeder to assue a safe water level for the Delware and Hudson Canal. In 1812 they moved to Bethany, Penn.⁵

     Jason was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 25 August 1761.^1,2,3 He was the son of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. He married Keziah Brumley at Stonington, CT, on 15 July 1790. This is the only marriage of Jason listed by Carlton Starkweather. They were married in the First Congregational Church of which Thomas Stanton was a founder..^3,2 He married Sabra Olin at Stonington, CT, on 3 August 1794. They were married in the First Congregational Church of which Thomas Stanton was a founder..³ He married Sally Beckwith at Colchester, CT, on 29 June 1806.³ Jason died on 31 January 1843 HGe is buried in the Stanton cemetery located at on the Drake Farm in Waymart, PA. Buried close to him are his wife Sally, his brother Asa and Asa's wife Desire (Kimball) Stanton, his son Elsha and Elisha's wife Jane Jacks, his son David and David's wife Frances A, Jackson, and his son Jonas. at Clinton, PA. HGe is buried in the Stanton cemetery located at on the Drake Farm in Waymart, PA. Buried close to him are his wife Sally, his brother Asa and Asa's wife Desire (Kimball) Stanton, his son Elsha and Elisha's wife Jane Jacks, his son David and David's wife Frances A, Jackson, and his son Jonas..³
      On 12 Mar 1776 he enlisted as a private, serving as a trumpeter in Captian Lemuel Lamb's Company of Connecticut Cavalry and he was engaged in at least the Battle of White Plains (NY), where New england enlisted men fought alongside General Washington's other men against British General William Howe's troops. [The primary source for this information comes from the Revolutionary War Pensions and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files in the U.S. National Archives.]

Long after the war, Jason, Asa, and Jonas began the Stanton migration out of Preston, CT, into the Waymart and Clinton areas of Pennsylvania. Beginning in 1793, Jason would journey up from Stonington to forest-filled Waymart and work in the winters to clear away land and later build a log cabin on that land to serve as a homestead for his family.⁴