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     Asa was born at Preston, Conn., on 2 March 1760.³ 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..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.⁴

     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

     Huldah was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 25 June 1763.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. She married Andrew Hartshorne on 16 May 1804. This was his second marriage..^2,3 Huldah Stanton died in 1808 at NY.³
     Her married name was Hartshorne.

     Levi Stanton was born on 26 August 1767 at Preston, New London, CT..^1,2 He was the son of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. He married Nancy Brumley in 1805.² Levi died on 20 April 1845 at Northeastern Penn.²
     His long name was Levi Stanton.¹

     Jeremiah was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 10 July 1770.¹ He was the son of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball.
     His long name was Tammosin Stanton.¹

     Eunice was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 22 March 1774.¹ She was the daughter of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. Eunice Stanton died in 1788.²
     Her married name was Garrett.

     John was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 3 January 1776.^1,2 He was the son of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. He married Lydia Olden on 18 June 1797.¹ He married Susan Tarbol after 1809.¹ John died in 1855 at Virgil, Cortland Co., Ny.
     He resided at Virgil, Cortland Co., Ny.

     Lucy was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 10 September 1781.¹ She was the daughter of David Stanton and Sarah Kimball. She married David Stout at Preston, CT, on 23 August 1818.^1,2 Lucy died on 27 March 1861 at Preston, Wayne Co., Penn.
     Her married name was Stout.

     He married Lucy Stanton at Preston, CT, on 23 August 1818.^1,2 David died on 15 May 1845 at Preston, Penn.
     He was a farmer and a Presbyterian.

     She married John Stanton on 18 June 1797.¹ Lydia died in 1809.
     Lydia Olden was also known as Lydia Olin.¹ Her married name was Stanton.

     She married John Stanton after 1809.¹ Susan died in 1840 at Virgil, Ny.
     As of after 1809,her married name was Stanton.

     Tamson Stanton was the son of Jeremiah Stanton. Tamson died.

     Joseph Stanton was the son of Jeremiah Stanton. Joseph died.

     She married Levi Stanton in 1805.¹
     Her married name was Stanton. William Stanton indicates her name as Brumley and Brumbley.

     He married Huldah Stanton on 16 May 1804. This was his second marriage..^1,2 Andrew Hartshorne died at NY.²
     He resided at Ny.

     Keziah was born at Norwich, Conn. She was the daughter of Levi Kimball and Abigail (?). She married Col. Asa Stanton on 13 March 1788.³ She married S. Taylor after 1817. Keziah died on 9 September 1848 at Waymart, Wayne Co., Conn.
     As of 13 March 1788,her married name was Stanton. As of after 1817,her married name was Taylor.

     She married Jason Stanton 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..^1,2 Keziah Brumley died on 26 January 1791 at Preston, CT.¹
     Her married name was Stanton. William Stanton gives her surname as both Brumley and Brumbley.

     She married David Stanton on 20 November 1777.^1,2
     Her married name was Stanton.

     Mary was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 15 March 1756.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Stanton and Mary Palmer. Mary died in January 1763.¹

     Samuel was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 17 April 1759.¹ He was the son of Samuel Stanton and Mary Palmer. He married Martha Carpenter Morss at Preston, New London, CT, on 3 December 1786.¹ Samuel died on 15 April 1816 at Bellefonte, Center Co., Penn.
     Samuel lived in Preston for three years after his marriage. In June, 1789, he purchased a large tract of land in Wayne Co., Penn., and became the first actual settler in Mr. Pleasant township of said county. He had previously done some surveying in that section for Mr. William Cooper of Cooperstown, NY. His purchase was 322 acres, for which he paid L322 to Thomas Rogers of Philadelphia, for whom Copper acted as agent. The next day, June 30, 1789, he bought nearly 3,000 acreas of William Cooper, who in that sale acted as agent for Thomas Franklin, William and Andrew Craig and others. In June of 1790, he began to work the land, and he brought his family there April 10, 1791. The next winter he and his whole family nearly perished through starvation and sickness, but relief came at last in the person of a hunter, Mr. Frederick Coates, whose dogs chased a deer near Samuel's cabin. When, in after years, Samuel kept a tavern, the horns of that deer where nailed to the top of his sign-post. In physical aspect Samuel Stanton was tall, Broad-shouldered, heavy, but not corpulent. He had a light complexion, soft blue eyes, very light-brown hair and whiskers verging a little to the sandy shade. In temperament he was sanguine, his imagination was lively and his intellect well developed. His powers of ocncentration were almost too well developed, for if absorbed in a book he became oblivious to all the rest of the world. He was said to have read over 2,000 volumes, ocncerning the contents of which he could converse intelligently. Socially he was free, affable, entertaining, and serious rather than jovial; he was very inquisitive, desiring to learn all he could, and he always had a great variety of anecdotes to tell. In 1796 he was appointed justice of the peace, his home then being in Northampton Co; in 1798 Wayne Co. was organized and he was one of the commissioners to locate the seat of justice and build the court-house. In Oct. 1814, he was appointed associate county judge, and held that office until he moved away. Mr. Stanton has some aspirations towards poetry, and he wrote more than fifty hymns, some of which had a place in the hymn books used by the Free Communion Baptists, of whom he was one. Near the close of his life he moved to the western part of Pennsylvania. He had been appointed commissioner of a State road in that section; this office have him some business in Harrisburg. Taking his family he went to the west branch of the Susquehanna; left them to proceed on their way while he went to Harrisburg, expecting to meet them later. He stopped in Bellefonte, Center Co., to visit his friend Judge Burnside, and there suddenly died, April 15, 1816.

     Lydia was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 24 February 1761.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Stanton and Mary Palmer.

     Daniel Stanton was born on 14 October 1762..¹ He was the son of Samuel Stanton and Mary Palmer. Daniel died on 31 January 1769.¹

     Rebecca was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 14 April 1765.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Stanton and Mary Palmer.

     Mary was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 22 March 1767.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Stanton and Mary Palmer.

     Freelove was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 19 June 1770.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Stanton and Mary Palmer. Freelove died on 12 March 1775.¹

     Daniel was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 19 January 1776.¹ He was the son of Samuel Stanton and Mary Palmer.

     Martha was born at Preston, New London, CT, on 15 October 1764. She was the daughter of Daniel Morse and Anna Carpenter. She married Samuel Stanton at Preston, New London, CT, on 3 December 1786.¹ Martha died on 8 May 1830 at Port Allegany, McKean Co., PA.
     As of 3 December 1786,her married name was Stanton. William Stanton gives her name as Morss and Morse.

     He married Margaret Avery.

     She married William Morgan.
     Her married name was Morgan.

     She married William Morgan Jr. after 1747. No issue..
     As of after 1747,her married name was Morgan.

     Margaret was born on 8 September 1723. She was the daughter of William Morgan Jr. and Hannah Stanton. Margaret died in September 1745.

     Hannah Morgan was the daughter of William Morgan Jr. and Hannah Stanton. Hannah died.

     Abigail Morgan was the daughter of William Morgan Jr. and Hannah Stanton. Abigail died in 1746.

     Ann was born on 26 June 1736. She was the daughter of William Morgan Jr. and Hannah Stanton. Ann died.

     She was baptized on 26 May 1723. Religion:. Dorothy Copp was the daughter of Jonathan Copp and Margaret Stanton.

     He was baptized on 1 August 1725. Religion:. Jonathan Copp was the son of Jonathan Copp and Margaret Stanton.

     She was baptized. Religion:. Margaret Copp was the daughter of Jonathan Copp and Margaret Stanton. She married Hobart Mason on 10 November 1749. Her cousin.. She married Hobart Mason on 10 November 1749. His cousin..
     As of 10 November 1749,her married name was Mason.

     She was baptized. Religion:. Katherine Copp was the daughter of Jonathan Copp and Margaret Stanton. She married Nathan Cobb on 28 December 1757.
     As of 28 December 1757,her married name was Cobb.

     He was baptized. Religion:. Joseph Copp was the son of Jonathan Copp and Margaret Stanton. Joseph died in 1815.

     He married Katherine Copp on 28 December 1757.

     He married Margaret Copp on 10 November 1749. Her cousin..

     He was baptized. Religion:. Hobart Mason was the son of Nehemiah Mason and Zerviah Stanton. He married Margaret Copp on 10 November 1749. His cousin..

     He was baptized. Religion:. Andrew Mason was the son of Nehemiah Mason and Zerviah Stanton. Andrew died on 28 March 1728.

     Andrew was born at Mason's Island, Conn. He was baptized. Religion:. He was the son of Nehemiah Mason and Zerviah Stanton. He married Mary Gallup on 20 March 1754.

     She was baptized. Religion:. Hannah Mason was the daughter of Nehemiah Mason and Zerviah Stanton. She married Henry Gallup on 4 October 1750.
     As of 4 October 1750,her married name was Gallup.

     He was baptized on 2 September 1733. Religion:. Jared Mason was the son of Nehemiah Mason and Zerviah Stanton.

     Zerviah was born on 26 August 1735. She was baptized. Religion:. She was the daughter of Nehemiah Mason and Zerviah Stanton.

     He married Hannah Mason on 4 October 1750.

     She married Andrew Mason on 20 March 1754.
     As of 20 March 1754,her married name was Mason.

     He was baptized on 20 September 1739. Religion:. William Halsey was the son of William Halsey and Sarah Stanton.