Colwell - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Colwell family in Illinois and Maryland

ckcolwell3 — 2012-05-15 03:35:41Z

Hi Suzann,
I would guess we are related. I do have a cousin Susan Colwell Head, but I believe she is a Susan and not a Suzann.

I am Benjamin's gg granddaughter. His son, Ben L, was my father's grandfather. (My Dad's father married late in life.) What is your connection with Benjamin?

My mother thought the Lemul whom she found a church document about, was Benjamin's father. She found the document in a church in Frederick, MD. and it apparently dated back to the 1780s. Benjamin also did have a son named Lemuel, as you know. I think the son, Lemuel, was born in 1824.

Another tidbit, somehow my mother said she found some passenger records that she thought showed that my father's family came to the U.S. by first going to Barbados. But unfortunately all her work has been lost.

My email is: ccolwell4@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. And finding a new cousin? Thanks so much for replying to my post.

Carolyn

Re: Colwell family in Illinois and Maryland

2minnies — 2012-05-14 14:49:22Z

Hi there--I have't been on ancestry.com for quite awhile, but rejoined with a guest membership to answer you. I have a document with some info that we found out about Benjamin before giving up--as I mentioned--we think he did originally start out from Maryland, but don't know where the family was before then--when they emigrated from England ( a guess), and where they entered the US. We think the Lemuel you refer to is his son...but your mother could be right, if the church record was earlier than 1800. Let me know your email and will send the doc to you. What's your interest? Are we by chance related? :-) Cheers--Suzanne Colwell

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Re: Colwell family in Illinois and Maryland

ckcolwell3 — 2012-05-13 17:02:40Z

I'm on the same search. Have you had any luck? My mother once found a church record in a Frederick, MD church about a Lemul or Lemuel Colwell whom she thought was Benjamin's (born 1800) father. Unfortunately, we've lost that paper record.

Colwells in Columbia Arkansas

MarkWahlstrom28 — 2012-04-12 06:29:47Z

Looking for any information on a Colwell family. Mostly I am interested in the a man named Jeff Colwell who married a woman named Effie Barge. They had numerous children one of shich Cleo in my wifes grandmother.

Jeff was living in 1900 with a woman named Irene Twitty Pickler according to the 1900 census and was listed as a nephew. I belive he was related to her passed husband George W Pickler (1841-1893) who had a number of siblings. I think that because the Picklers were from Tennesee and Jeff lists his Parents as born in Tennesee. Irenes family was from Missisippi.

Any help would be great I am at an apparent dead end.

Thanks

Re: Colwell''s in Georgia

jackcaldwell72 — 2012-03-31 16:39:16Z

our edward is probably he grandson of the edward who is borf in nc say1780 and dies in morgan county before 1830..
he leave a widwo and children..YHour edward is probably his
grfandson..Edward is a strong name in our family..jack

Re: Colwell''s in Georgia

burkej — 2012-03-31 04:51:05Z

I didn't tink but your Edward is in the 1700's and mine in 1858 so maybe they cross somewhere back there. Would love to see what you have. I havd started putting on a Colwell Family Tree jb. Joann

Re: Colwell''s in Georgia

burkej — 2012-03-31 04:47:25Z

I go back a number of Generations but will start with William Edward Colwell 4/12/1858 married Alice Madella Windham dob August 15, 1870 both born in Chatahoochee County, Georgia. They had 8 sons Thomas March 1888; morgan Lee December 1889;Goron Huel Feb 1891; William Arvie;Robert Edgar march 12 1898; James C march 9, 1900;Zebulon Arthur May 9, 1903;Woodie Lee Aug 13, 1906; and two daughters Annie C June 1896 and Mittie lou Sept 16, 1909. All were born in Muscogee County, except for parents.Edward Colwell is as far back as I go he was born in 1830. Hope this helps but it sounds like we staed on the eastern part and yours on the west. Let me know if you think differently. Thanks Joann ajb6340@centurytel.net

Re: colwells of georgia

burkej — 2012-03-11 05:07:46Z

My email address canged to ajb6340@centurytel.net. Don't remember where we left off but lets connect again. Joann Chalkley Burke.

Re: Colwell / Caldwell Reunion Georgia

burkej — 2012-03-11 05:04:02Z

My line is Edward Colwell abt 1830, William edward and Alice Madella Windham. My Mother was Mittie Lou Colwell Chalkley. Who is the Woodard you are related to. I just started putting the Colwell line on Ancestry. Should have it finished today or tomorrow. Joann Chalkley Burke ajb6340@centurytel.net

Re: Colwell's in Georgia

burkej — 2012-03-11 03:37:17Z

Chuck, I hope you are still researching. I just put a Colwell, jburke- tree on Ancestry, Alice Madella was my Great Grandmother> Mittie my Mother and Annie a most beloved Aunt, We called her Grandma. Would love to hear from you. Thanks Joann ajb6340@centurytel.net

Re: Colwell''s in Georgia

jackcaldwell72 — 2012-03-09 19:06:57Z

joann..I have our family back to the immigrant john colwell in virg in 1663 and so forth..What do you know of a edward
colwell born ca.1782 in edgecomebe county nc.This edward drew for land in oglethorpe county in 1806.He is on tax digest of greene in 1806 and09.Edward married Polly Payne
on Sept 22 1812 in greene county.He died in morgan county
prior to 1829..This familky could have spent some time in
Jasper County..he names and number of childen are not known
as the census dint pick up childen..Your willim edward is
probably our family..What can yo add?jack

Re: Colwell''s in Georgia

burkej — 2012-03-09 17:06:40Z

Thanks for replying. I have lots of information and am almost ready to put on Ancestry. How are you related My Grandfather William Edward had 10 children 8 boys and two girls. Do you have a tree on Ancestry? Joann

Re: Colwell''s in Georgia

jackcaldwell72 — 2012-03-09 15:46:20Z

Your ancestor edward must to have been the edward who died young and his widow etc drew for land from morgan
county..Going from memory..This edward was also in the war of 1812..Edwards father was William colwell who shows up
in oglethorpe county in 1787..

I believe we are of the same family.

What else do you know?jack

Re: Colwell''s in Georgia

burkej — 2012-03-09 04:36:50Z

My Mother's Father was William Esward Colwell who married Alice Madella windham. His Father was Edward Colwell who married Hettie RoseAnna Morgan. Mother was Mittie Lou Colwell. She married Simeon Edgar Chalkley.I have quite a lot of info and will share. thanks Joann Chalkley Burke ajb6340@centurytel.net

Re: Colwell's in Georgia

burkej — 2012-03-09 04:25:53Z

I know it has been a long time but my Mother was Mittie Lou Colwell, Annie's sister. There were 8 brothers. Do you need additional information. I have lots, thankd Joann Chalkley Burke. ajb6340@centurytel.net

COLWELL William K - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-03-02 12:52:08Z

COLWELL William K - Vietnam Wall section 4E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: colwells of georgia

burkej — 2012-02-08 22:04:16Z

I have been really slow getting back to you. i apologize. My Mother was Annie's sister. We thought of her as a grandmother. We kinda hrew up with all their children and considered almost as sisters instead of ooucins. You say Annie was your grandmother, Who were your parents? Would love to exchange info. thanks Joann. My email address is ajb6340@centurytel.net.

Colwell's in Indiana

1_bcolwell — 2012-01-27 14:46:31Z

Wondering if there are any Colwell's that are related to me. I was born in Martinsville, Indiana and my father Eugene Colwell was born somewhere in Kentucky. He has a brother named larry and his mothers name is Mahala.

Re: Colwell Family

mandydakin — 2012-01-04 16:04:04Z

My Colwell family were from MIddlesex, England and immigrated to Quebec,Quebec, arrived 10 Aug 1873. They settled in Toronto,York,Ontario,Canada untile approximately 1880. The parents were William James Colwell & Elizabeth Hardy Colwell.Wm. J was a shoe maker and worked in
1875 & 1876 Wm shoemaker age 35 Toronto City Directory:35 Buchanan St.
1876 - 1879 102 Terauley
1879 - 1880 102 Terauley Rd Shoe Mfg
1881 Toronto York Ontario Directory: Wm COLWELL shoemaker 17 Huron St Toronto
They arrived with four of their children. Hannah married and remained in Ontario,Canada and another also.

Colwell families - Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

exrcaf651 — 2011-12-21 19:31:24Z

A. Cline, Lucknow ON; trying to re-establish contact with Rich Colwell of PA. I do not have a valid e-mail address. we corresponded a number of years ago,regarding the two Colwell family lines in this area.

Bruce County, ON, Colwell families

exrcaf651 — 2011-12-21 15:17:33Z

James:
I realize this is a "long shot" as your post is almost 7 years ago, but I am a desc of one of the Colwell families from Bruce Co. I live in Bruce Co. at the present time.
Hope we connect.
Angus Cline

Re: Colwell of New Brunswick, Canada

bhoutenbrink_1 — 2011-11-24 04:13:11Z

I am a late commer to this site. In 1825 Lydia Mott Grant, daughter of Laurence Grant and ? Colwell, married William L. Price from Wales or England. does anyone have any information as to the first name of this Colwell?

Thank you,
Barbara

Re: J. L. Colwell

CStanley84 — 2011-09-23 11:40:33Z

I found reference to the company, in this book, online:
Annual report of the Board of Mediation and Arbitration of the ..., Issue 2 By New York (State) Bureau of Mediation and Arbitration
pg 82.

found at Google Books - searchable, online.

Re: J. L. Colwell

CStanley84 — 2011-09-23 11:33:54Z

Many if not most of the original Colwells in this country, started out in the colonies at RI. From there they spread as the territories that were once protected by treaties between the Native Americans and the British, ended.

If you know what counties the earliest Colwells lived in, within your family branch, you may be able to narrow down which ones were likely to move west, to Colorado. If there were none, it is likely that one of your family branches married into the Colwell family.

It is also possible that the family were visiting someone and a picture was taken outside the tavern. In that case, the Colwell family is not connected. But still leaves you to wonder who they were.

You might want to research the name of the beer. It may have been produced in only one town or county, which could help you pin-point the place of origin.

Re: J. L. Colwell

mrsebarry — 2011-09-23 00:31:47Z

We are from NY area - with some of our family coming from Colorado.

Re: J. L. Colwell

CStanley84 — 2011-09-22 11:20:46Z

Hello,

What part of the country are you from. That may narrow down which Colwell family it could be.

Re: Colwell of New Brunswick, Canada

CRupertC — 2011-08-17 13:05:32Z

I have a Charles Montrose Colwell, born 20 Jun 1864, died 30 Jul 1931, buried in Jemseg Baptist Cemetery. He married Lovica Chaula Burns, born 14 Sep 1863,died 15 Apr 1947. Charles' father was George Wiliam Colwell (1821-1901) and grandfather William Colwell (c1789-1882), great grandfather John Colwell (1749-1833).
Hope this helps.

Re: Colwell of New Brunswick, Canada

Charrie59 — 2011-08-16 19:13:03Z

Hi, I realize this is a very old post, but I hope to hear from you. My question concerns a fellow named Charles Melvin Colwell b. ca 1862, married to Luvica or Lovica Burns [PANB-BMD] buried in Colwell Cemetery. I am pretty sure he is of this family, just cannot make the connection to his father. Any ideas would be appreciated, thanks.

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing----Seeking burial information

UnknownCorrespondent — 2011-07-26 04:07:42Z

I can't take any credit for tedious work (except for typing this reply twice because the first one got deleted). My information comes from "Robert Colwell of Providence and his Descendants", compiled by Ruth Story Devereux Eddy in 1936.

Robert (3)'s transactions are recorded in the Glocester Registry of Deeds.

(3.56) On 07 Dec 1744, Fisher Potter sold Robert land "near Obadiah Brown and 1/2 mile east of Joseph Winsor."

(3.49) On 08 Dec 1744, Samuel Winsor (Robert's father-in-law), sold him 60 acres "in Glocester, which is the eastern part of my land adjoining the east side of my son Joseph's land, where he now lives."

On 27 Aug 1771, Robert Colwell and Eleazer Bowen exchanged land, as shown in these deeds:
(8.393) Colwell to Bowen "a part of that land I purchased of Fisher Potter of Scituate, near Bowen's land."
(8.394) Bowen to Colwell "land which I purchased from Stephen Keech."

(8.497) On 28 Feb 1773, Robert Colwell purchased from Richard Tucker 1/2 part of 17 acres which he held jointly with Samuel Steere (on both sides of the Chepachet River), as shown in the deed of Andrew Brown and Elisha Brown.

(9.114) On 21 May 1773, Joseph Winsor sold to Robert Colwell 3 acres on the westerly side of Robert's homestead, which was near Jeremiah Phillip's land.

As I said, all the descriptions of land are given relative to other properties rather than located directly.

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing----Seeking burial information

bckfm7 — 2011-07-25 16:47:19Z

Thank you for your prompt response. Could you post or send me the summary of deeds you have, or tell me where to look for them? I am just beginning my family research and truly appreciate the tedious work so many others have put into preserving accurate family histories.

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing----Seeking burial information

UnknownCorrespondent — 2011-07-25 03:56:12Z

Robert Colwell Jr was born in Providence. He is on record in Bristol, RI in 1699. Sometime before 1722, he returned to Providence. It is not stated whether he had any more changes of residence. He died in June, 1748.

Robert (3)'s death in Glocester RI was reported in the newspaper of December 14, 1797. His wife also died in 1797, presumably in Glocester, although this is not stated.

No specific burial locations are given. I have a summary of deeds indicating where his property was relative to other landowners in Glocester, but I don't know if this could be used to narrow down where he was likely to be buried.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing----Seeking burial information

bckfm7 — 2011-07-24 21:46:48Z

I am a descendant of Robert Colwell Jr and Amey Downing through their son Robert Colwell and Martha Winsor Colwell. Does anyone have information on where any of them are buried? Thank you in advance.

J. L. Colwell

mrsebarry — 2011-07-02 19:21:48Z

Hi -
I have this photo of what looks to be a saloon. As you can see the board above the entrance reads

J. L. Colwell
Schmitt and Schwanenflugels
Bohemian Beer

I do not know why we would have this image in our collection of family photos, there is no date or location written on the photo, nor do I know who any of the people are.

Maybe someone here can identify more information?

I found this photo in my great-grandmother's collection so it could relate to the Batchelor/ Burns / Smith / Knapp families.

Thank you,
Gabrielle
mrsebarry@hotmail.com

Family Tree

colwell5 — 2011-06-26 21:50:47Z

great Grand father : Henry Mole Colwell (1834 - 15th July 1881) born in Walthamstow UK.

Grand father : Edward Alfred Colwell (1864 - 1937)
Father : Reginald Mole Colwell born 1906

would like to communicate with other descendants of henry mole colwell

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing

UnknownCorrespondent — 2011-06-21 02:03:29Z

You're welcome. I seem to be batting 1.000 on "branch of interest not recorded."

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing

DJBryant49 — 2011-06-20 18:36:28Z

Thanks so much for sending the information. I'm descended from Martha Aldrich's younger brother, Gardner J Aldrich, who married Amy Taft. Their son Garner A Aldrich married Sarah Jane Albee. Garner & Sarah's fourth daughter, Gertrude May Aldrich, was my great grandmother.

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing

UnknownCorrespondent — 2011-06-18 02:16:50Z

Sorry it took so long – it's been a busy week.

Here is what I have, starting from 11-William. The index numbers before the names are the ones Eddy uses. The asterisked numbers are expanded on below.

11-WILLIAM COLWELL

Born 23 Dec 1709, Bristol
Still Living 15 Jan 1792, Glocester, RI

Married Ann, dau. of Epenetus and Mary (Williams) Olney, b. about 1710. Mary Olney was the daughter of Daniel Williams and the granddaughter of Roger Williams

Their Children

*47-Charles
48-William Jr. b.about 1739; still living in Mar, 1793; m. 01 Aug 1762, Mary, dau. of Thomas and Ruth Barnes, b. 31 Oct 1736. Children unknown.
49-James m. Hannah, dau. of James Cowan. Seven children, birth order not known: 138-Otis, m. Anna ( ); 139-Sarah, m. (1) Edward Cowan, (2) Levi Cummings; 140-Susannah, m. Nehemiah Thornton; 141-Chillingworth, more than four children; 142-Truman, m. Anne ( ); 143-Clarissa m. John Sigourney; 144-( ), m. Job Seamans.
50-John b. 23 Jun 1746, Glocester; d. 12 May 1833; m. 02 Dec 1770 Elizabeth, dau. of Joseph Parker of Scituate, living in 1793. Eight children: 145-Robert; 146-Am(e)y, m. Robert, son of Isreal Tucker; 147-Esek; 148-George; 149-Olney; 150-John Jr.; 151-William; 152-David.
51-David b. 12 Jun 1756, Glocester, d. 03 Aug 1843, m. 11 Dec 1783 at Glocester, Katharine Ross. Seven children, only ones named are 153-Willard and 154 Prudence, m. Stephen, son of John Usher. 51-David served in the Revolutionary War.

11-William owned 45 acres in Glocester, which he later divided between his sons. At least part of this (that given to 47-Charles) may have been in what later became Burrillville.
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47-CHARLES COLWELL

Born 1737
Still Living 1810, in Chenango Co. at Plymouth.

Married 03 Oct 1762 at Glocester, Anne Taft.

Their Children (incomplete list):

136-Anne*
137-Robert
[I have pencilled in a Charles as another son, but I am not sure of the source of this].
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136-ANNE COLWELL

Married 22 Mar 1789, at Glocester, Gardner, son of Sylvanus and Dorothy Aldritch; b. 17 Apr 1738 at Smithfield.

Their Children (incomplete list):

*319-Martha Aldrich
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319-MARTHA ALDRICH

Married 09 Dec 1809, Augustus Smith Eddy, b. 17 Jul 1788 in Glocester, d. 26 Aug 1859 at Triangle, NY.

Their Children:

509-Joanna Elizabeth Eddy, b. 01 Jan 1812, d. 29 Jul 1853.
510-Julia Janette Eddy, b. 01 Apr 1814, d. 21 May 1838.
511-Vanderlyn Luke Eddy, b. 14 Mar 1816, d. 28 Feb 1830.
512-Martha Maria Eddy, b. 13 Sep 1817, d. 01 Apr 1837.
513-Charles Colwell Eddy, b. 22 Oct. 1821, m. Amy Stevens.
514-Augustus Smith Eddy, b. 06 Apr 1824.
515-Eden Eddy, b. 18 Jul 1827.
516-Lydia Ann Eddy, b. 11 Oct 1829, m. Augustus Wheeler.
517-Esther Almeda Eddy, b. 09 Sep 1832, m. Warden Holdrege.
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That is all I have for the descendants of 319-Martha. I do have more information about some other lines, but I'd still be typing next month if I put it all in :) .

When I get a chance, I will check my other sources to see if there is any overlap (not likely).

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing

UnknownCorrespondent — 2011-06-13 22:45:56Z

Thanks, that should narrow things down considerably. I'm away from my material now, and won't get home until late, so I can't guarantee I'll get it today.

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing

DJBryant49 — 2011-06-13 13:53:35Z

I look forward to hearing from you. FYI, my line is:

Robert1 m Amey Downing
William2 m Anne Olney
Charles3 m Anna Taft
Anna4 m Gardner Aldrich

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing

UnknownCorrespondent — 2011-06-13 08:43:55Z

I'm sorry, I just noticed your response, and it's so late, it's early :) I'll get back to you in a few days with some info.

Eddy records a large number of descendants in the next few generations, but then doesn't follow up on them, so there's a good chance that you won't see many more familiar names. However, there are still over 150, and I have no way to transfer the information except by typing it out.

Re: Robert Colwell Jr m Amey Downing

DJBryant49 — 2011-06-04 17:30:50Z

Hi,

I am also a descendant of Robert Colwell & Amey Downing, through their son William, who married Anne Olney. I'd be very grateful if you would share what information you have on this branch of the family from Ruth Story Devereux Eddy's 1936 "Robert Colwell of Providence and His Descendants."

Diane (Huxtable) Bryant

Re: looking for Colwells

colwella1 — 2011-05-17 08:11:57Z

Hi Coleen

If you could help, it would be appreciated.

COLWELL Paul - Vietnam Wall section 6W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-05-16 12:14:09Z

COLWELL Paul - Vietnam Wall section 6W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,846 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

McCartney's in Indiana

IrishGrizzly88 — 2011-05-10 03:30:13Z

I am a McCartney family member from Martinsville, Indiana. Just looking for any info on the McCartney's of Morgan County, Indiana.

Colwell - Podestra

parrycouto — 2011-04-25 06:08:46Z

Continuing to search for anyone with connections to family of Jessie Louisa Colwell (born 1886/87) in UK, or John Podestra lodger in London/Camberwell area during 1920's. Jessie Louisa married Percy George Barrett in 1912 in Southwark and has children - Jessie (dec) who married William (Bill) Conway and Ronald Joseph (dec) and grandchildren Barry Conway (dec) and Jeanette Conway (dec) and Anne Janine (myself). No other immediate family as far as I know alive at this time. Would appreciate any help or info. tracing my grandfather John Podestra - my father's birth certificate lists father as Percy Barrett which is not accurate. Thx.
p.s. have photos & some info. on all family listed above (except Podestra) if that would be helpful for anyone.

Colwell/Couch family from Kentucky

lildolphin603 — 2011-03-29 18:07:09Z

Am new to this and would much apreciate any help.Info, records or pictures.My grandmothers name was Isma Colwell(Maiden name Couch)married to Herb/Herbert Colwell.They had 11 children.She was born 12 AUG 1926 in Leslie County,Kentucky And died NOV 1980 in Natrona County,Wyoming.Her mothers name was Martha Belle Bowling Born 12 JUL 1896 in Leslie County,Kentucky died 15 APR 1988 in Perry County,Kentucky(My dad told me she was full blooded Cheroke) and her father was Henry Couch born 26 MAR 1889 in Leslie County,Kentucky and died 24 JUL 1974 in Perry County,Kentucky.

Re: Colwell in Texas

MrynnGal — 2011-03-13 21:35:13Z

email me at mrynngal@aol.com, my husband's maternal line is colwell's in texas and have quite a bit done by his grandmother.

Mary

Re: colwell/caldwell

AlanErnestR — 2011-02-26 11:14:12Z

Hi Thomas
My Grandmother was a Colwell born Florence Mary Colwell b26/6/1879 East Dean Gloucestershire. Her family original was Caldwell It was when my GG Gandfather Henry b28/1/1821 was christened Colwell Mys side of my family changed.
I would be interested to know if theres a conection.
Regards Alan Reed

COLWELL Keith - Vietnam Wall section 16W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-22 15:22:13Z

COLWELL Keith - Vietnam Wall section 16W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,140 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Colwells from RI to Otsego Co., NY, to Ontario Co., NY to Hillsdale Co.,MI...

CStanley84 — 2011-02-15 02:24:31Z

There were Colwell families in Otsego County, NY in the late 1790s and early 1800s. All or nearly all came from RI. Those in my ancestral line left RI for Richfield, Otsego, NY. Next, they moved to Seneca, Ontario, NY, and then to Reading, Hillsdale, Michigan. They spread out from there. Other close relatives were scattered at times in surrounding communities and counties.

About COLWELLs in Richfield, Otsego, NY

I noticed that the name most often mentioned was Samuel. I believe that he was the son of Christopher Colwell and Martha Winsor.

Christopher and Martha (Winsor) Colwell have had 11 children attributed to them, but I had not fully verified each one. The names that I did have, I put in another messageboard and a Mr. Richard VanWagenen was kind enough to send me this info about them:

[from] genealogy.com., under Rhode Island Births (1640-1976).

Joseph Sept 12, 1773
Robert Feb 2, 1775
Isaac Dec 3, 1777
Lydia Dec 31, 1778
Samuel Dec 7, 1780
Charles Feb 16, 1783
Richard June 10, 1785
Alfred Oct 27, 1787
Rufus Oct 27, 1790
John and William [possible other sons] where not listed.
All the births occured in Foster, Providence, Rhode Island.

Also for 1790 census Foster, Providence, Rhode Island a Christopher Colwell is listed as head of Household.

Martha Winsor born Dec 18, 1752 in Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island.

Richard VanWagenen
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Christopher Colwell (above) b. 1746, RI was the brother to Daniel Colwell Sr., b 1741, Providence, RI (my line), who also was said to have lived at Richfield and Sempronius NY. Both were sons of John Colwell (b. 1708 RI) and Margaret Sprague.
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More misc. notes on COLWELLs of Richfield, Otsego, NY:

Reminiscences: personal and other incidents: early settlement of Otsego NY, notices and anecdotes of public men; Judicial, legal and legislative field sports : dissertations and discussions
by Levi Beardsley
New York: Printed by C. Vinten, 1852, 586 pgs.

pg 35
I have never seen so good wrestlers as those early settlers in Richfield. The Colwell family, take them as a whole, were the best in town. Isaac and Robert, who have been dead many years, were very powerful; Samuel, yet alive, about four years older than myself, was master among the boys.
I became skilful in all these sports, understood them well, and in a rough and tumble scuffle or at side hold, there were but few of my age I could not throw. Every lock, in wrestling, was familiar, and I knew how and when to take them, and how and when to lay out my strength to accomplish my object.....

pg 472
...Dr. Colwell, an old school-fellow with me, still living at Unadilla , was also one of the craft [hunter or sportsman].

The History of Otsego County, New York
1740-1878
D. Hamilton Hurd
Published by Everts & Fariss, Philadelphia
Church Histories
RICHFIELD:
BREWSTER'S TAVERN EPISCOPAL church. The first church society that was ever formed in this town was the Protestant Episcopal, which was organized at Brewster's Tavern in 1799, with Rev. Daniel NASH as pastor. The church edifice was not erected until 1803. It stood north of the old elms, on the Colwell farm. Christopher COLWELL donated the lot. An old cemetery still marks the spot, and the names of many of the first settlers may be deciphered from the moss-covered tombstones. A neat iron railing incloses the remains of three of the FARNHAM family. John, Amasa, and Cyrus PRINGLE, Timothy HATCH, and Eben EDSON were some of the prominent Episcopalians.
The old church was taken down, and in 1832 the new St. Luke's, now standing in the village, was built. Ezra CAREY (father of Ezra CAREY, Jr. and Mrs. Wm. AUSTIN) was one of the prime movers in the enterprise. He was a successful and energetic business man, and gave freely for the support of the church. He died, in the prime of life, the day after the church was raised. Another prominent member was Aaron DOW, who died in 1833, and was the first person buried from the new church.*
*Rev. Edward PECKE, of Richfield Springs, now holds occasional services in this church.

Annals of Richfield by Ward, Henry A.
Utica, N.Y.: Press of Fierstine Printing House, 1898
pg 17, SETTLEMENT OF RICHFIELD PROPER: "...the Colwells came soon after [1790]".

pg 28,
A FULL LIST OF RICHFIELD'S SUPERVISORS, WITH DATES OF ELECTION:
Christopher Colwell, 1795
Samuel Colwell, 1817-19
Samuel Colwell, 1827-8

pg 35
RICHFIELD PEOPLE
In County, State, and National Offic, and Years of Election or Appointment:
Members of Assembly, Samuel Colwell, 1831

pg 71
Other Hotels are
...Sunnyside, by C. Colwell

pg 81
Milliner, Mrs. John Colwell
Wagonmaker, John Colwell

pg 87
The War of 1812 took from Richfield these:
...Samuel Colwell...
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Listing of Early Settlers from
Town of Richfield from Otsego 1792
The History of Otsego County, New York, 1740-1878
D. Hamilton Hurd, Published by Everts & Fariss, Philadelphia:
COLWELL, Samuel 1792
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St. Lukes Cemetery, Richfield, Otsego, NY:
1858 Colwell Samuel CVG d. Mar 13, 1858, at Richfield, 77y
Dow Col. Aaron d. 16 Mar 1833 Age 61y Brother of Nathan Colwell
Dow Loring d. 24 Feb 1864 Age 61y

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My line:
Stukley Colwell, b. 1772, RI, moved to Richfield, Otsego, NY, with his wife and family. In 1820 he had 8 children, four sons and four daughters. He was the son of Daniel Colwell Sr. and Mercy Hopkins. He had other Colwell relation living there, like his uncle Christopher.

Stukley's wife, Martha, died and eventually, Stukley and most of his children traveled to Michigan, settling in and around Reading, Hillsdale, MI.