Hempstead - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Robert C. HEMPSTEAD

hempjc — 2012-02-26 13:57:54Z

Robert has one brother and one sister, so he is not the person you are looking for.

Sorry,

John Hempstead

Re: Robert C. Hempstead

hempjc — 2012-02-26 12:54:31Z

I may have responded to this thread earlier. I believe you were both offecers serving on the LMS287 during WWII. We helped Dad celebrate his 92 birthday this month.

Hope you are well.

Kind regards, John Hempstead

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

ElizabethHempstead77 — 2011-10-09 23:56:31Z

Looking for the father and mother to William Hempstead, a/k/a Hemstead born 4/20/1886.

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

ElizabethHempstead77 — 2011-10-09 23:53:41Z

No I am not.

I am a title searcher by trade (real property records).

So imagine how frustrated I have become that I can not
track a simple name like William Hempstead . I know nother other than he was born in New York around 1836. Married in Sullivan County not far from me.

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

ElizabethHempstead77 — 2011-10-09 23:46:45Z

No I am not. I fell across something last night. In the 1850 Census I found a matching birth year for William D. Hemstead - No P in the name. He was age 14 and staying with Ferdinand Forshay and family. He is listed as a Household Member. Do you think perhaps he was not born in New York and he was sent over with other people?

The Children of Robert & Joane Hempsted; Who They WERE, Who They WERE NOT

PLUMBETREE — 2011-06-17 03:40:57Z

Robert and Joane Hempsted had three (3), and only three (3) children. The following is attatched to Robert Hempsted's will, dated June of 1655:

"The ages of my 3 children.

Mary Hempsted was borne March 26th, 1647

Joshua Hempsted my sonne was borne June 16, 1649

Hannah Hempsted was borne April 11, 1652.

This I Robert Hempsted testifie under my hand."

The introduction to THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD (1999 edition) published by the New London County Historical Society shows Mary (b. 26 Mar 1647), Joshua (b. 16 Jun 1649) and Hannah (b. 11 Apr 1652) as the children of Robert and Joane Hempsted.

FYI, the DIARY (correctly) doesn't name Joanna WILLEY (WILLIE) as his wife because Robert Hempsted probably wasn't married to Joanna Willey...but that's another matter.

Robert, Magdalena, Caulkins and Josiah are not of the New London Hempsted Family; they are a figment of the "Ancestry.com cut-n-paste imagination." ; -)

(above quotes are from HISTORY OF NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, From the First Survey of the Coast in 1612 to 1860, by Frances Manwaring Caulkins; and THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD)

Re: Robert Hempstead had no daughter named Magdalena

CathyDent418 — 2010-03-23 21:42:12Z

Thank you for this information.

Robert Hempstead had no daughter named Magdalena

PLUMBETREE — 2010-03-23 00:15:57Z

Hello,

Robert Hempstead did not have a daughter named Magdalena (or a son Caulkin for that matter). The introduction to THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD (1999 edition) published by the New London County Historical Society shows Mary (b. 26 Mar 1647), Joshua (b. 16 Jun 1649) and Hannah (b. 11 Apr 1652) as the children of Robert Hempstead and Joane. It (correctly) doesn't name Joanna Willey as his wife because Robert Hempstead probably wasn't married to Joanna Willey...but that's another matter.

HISTORY OF NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT by Frances Manwaring Caulkins has this: "Robert Hempstead, died in June, 1655. The following memorandum is appended to his will: 'The ages of my 3 children. Mary Hempsted was borne March 26th, 1647. Joshua Hempsted my sonne was borne June 16, 1649. Hannah hempsted was borne April 11, 1652. This I Robert Hempsted testifie under my hand.'"

I'm not sure where Magdalena fits in. I'm a descendant of Elizabeth who married John Plumbe 13 Feb 1689.

Chuck Plumb

Elizabeth Hempstead in Historical and Genealogical Record

PLUMBETREE — 2010-03-09 03:30:11Z

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Elizabeth HEMPSTEAD was born 24 Dec 1672, the second (or third) child of Joshua and Elizabeth LARRABEE HEMPSTEAD (differing sources record Phebe's birth in either 1669 or 1676). She was born in the original homestead dwelling built by Robert, her Grandfather, close to the location of the Hempstead House. At the age of 5 or 6 she moved with her family into the present-day structure (museum) still standing in New London, living there for the next 10 years until her marriage. She (Elizabeth) was baptized 29 Dec 1692 by Rev. Bradstreet, Pastor of New London 1st Church of Christ.

Shortly after Elizabeth's 16th birthday in 1688, her marriage bann was published, for she married John PLUMBE, son of John and Elizabeth GREEN PLUMBE 13 Feb 1689. Their first child, Elizabeth, was born 27 Feb 1690, John, 21 Nov 1692, Abigail, 1 Jan 1695, Joshua, 3 Aug 1697, Sarah, 22 Dec 1699, Peter, 26 Dec 1700 (at sunset), Lydia, 24 Apr 1703, Hannah, 15 Jul 1705 (on Sabbath day at sunrise), Daniel, 12 Jun 1708 (died 28 Sept), Patience, 4 Mar 1710 (on Saturday night eight of the clock, and died 22 Mar 1711) and Elisha, 10 Mar 1712 (on Monday four of the clock in the afternoon).

Of these 11 children, only 5 survived into adulthood: Elizabeth (Thomas Bartlett & Joseph Truman), John (Hannah Harris), Joshua (Amy Schellenger), Peter (Hannah Morgan) and Lydia (John Monroe). Abigail died age 26, a "poor idiot" according to her Uncle Joshua Hempstead; Hannah at age 16, and the other four children as infants or toddlers.

Elizabeth joined the New London Church in 1693 (with her husband John). She was named as an heir of her Mother's estate 30 Dec 1727. On 4 Dec 1732 she is named co-executor of her husband John's estate, along with her son John (John refused to serve). On Thursday, 13 Sept 1733 she became ill, and after a weeks illness died 19 Sept 1733, with her brother Joshua at her side (among others). She was buried at the side of her husband John in the Burial Place adjacent to the New London Church. John PLUMBE, Elizabeth's son, served as executor of her estate.

On 10-11 Sept 1736, Joshua Hempstead mentions that he is inscribing John and Elizabeth's gravestone. The inscription remains to this day, although the stone has been severely weathered. The inscription on this sizable tablestone reads: "Here lies the body of Mrs. Elizabeth Plumbe; Here lies the body of John Plumbe Esquire."

Elizabeth (and John's) children and grandchildren lived in or around New London for the next 100 years, and remained involved in community affairs (according to historical record) for 60 years. Green Plumbe (Margaret Bolles), Grandson, son of Peter, appears in Town Records as Constable and Rate Collector until about 1790, before removing to East Haddam.

The above biographical data is supported by a large body of both original historical record and genealogical information compiled over 275 years. Some of the sources follow here:

HISTORICAL RECORD

1. Connecticut Town Birth Records, pre 1870 (from Barbour)

2. THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD, introduction to the 1901 version, published by the New London Historical Society (birth, marriage, death)

3. THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD, introduction to the 1999 version, published by the New London Historical Society (birth, marriage, death)

4. THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD, from the 1999 version, entries dealing with Joshua Hempstead's sister Elizabeth, and brother-in-law John PLUMBE (birth, marriage, inheritance, death, burial)

5. HISTORY OF NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, From the First Survey of the Coast in 1612 to 1860, by Frances Manwaring Caulkins (birth)

6. BIRTHS IN THE TOWN OF NEW LONDON BEFORE 1730

7. New London, New London, Connecticut Vital Records (baptism, marriage, children)

8. Connecticut Town Marriage records, pre 1870 (from Barbour)

9. New England Marriages Prior to 1700

10. YE ANTIENT BURIALL PLACE of New London, Conn., by Edward Prentis

GENEALOGICAL RECORD

1. American Genealogical and Biographical Index (birth)

2. The New York Genealogical and Biographical Index, Vol. 51 (birth, marriage, death)

3. Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County, Pennsylvania (birth, marriage)

4. Report of the Hempstead Family Association, 1920 (birth, marriage)

5. A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England (birth)

6. THE PLUMBS, 1635-1800 by Henry Blackman Plumb, family historian (birth, marriage, family, death)

7. Families of Early Milford Connecticut (discussing the forebearers of Samuel Plumb of Milford, marriage)

8. Genealogical and Family History of Southern New York and the Hudson River Valley

9. Hundreds of Family Data Collections, Pedigree Files and Family Group Sheets compiled over 250 years.

HISTORICAL RECORD AND GENEALOGICAL INFORMATION BY LAMB FAMILY RESEARCHERS

1. Groton, New London, Connecticut Book of Deeds (Elizabeth E. Lamb, Isaac Lamb's Widow is still living 4 1/2 years after the death of Elizabeth HEMPSTEAD PLUMBE).

2. Chapter 7 Attachment: Ancestry of Isaac Lamb of Groton, New London County, Connecticut, written and compiled by Clovis Lafleur, LAMB family researcher and other contributors.

3. Isaac Lamb Appendix: Isaac Lamb Timeline, written and compiled by Clovis Lafleur, LAMB family researcher and other contributors.

(Attached photo courtesy of Bob Macek, RAOGK volunteer)

Magdalena Hempstead's Father-needs clarifying

CathyDent418 — 2010-02-22 18:27:26Z

A number of public trees show the father of Magdalena Hempstead (1665-1733) to be Robert Hempstead (1638-1655), him being dead 10 years before her birth. Was there a typing error that has carried through by attaching via connections? Does anyone have the correct information?

Re: Hempstead

jadavi331 — 2009-12-07 07:39:42Z

I'm sorry that I cannot help you with your Henry Hempstead, but you can rule out the one in Massachusetts.

He was Henry E. Hempstead (12 Jun 1820 - 21 Dec 1862), son of Ebenezer and Thankful (Whipple) Hempstead. His wife was Hannah E. Merrill and he was a chaplain in the Union Army during the Civil War. He died of illness in Virginia.

There is a photo of him at ancestry.com - do a search for his name in military section.

This army chaplain was the brother of my 2nd great-grandmother and I'd like to learn more about him, hoping to flesh out my Hempstead ancestral line. If anybody has information I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks.

Re: Hempstead

starrmb — 2009-11-08 19:36:26Z

Nanablue- I am so new at this I failed to include vital info. Rebecca was born in 1843 and their son Samuel was born in 1869. Some sources say Henry's birth was 1842 but I have found no proof. I know her first husband died in the Civil War and the family story is that Henry came through preaching..they met, married and she left with him. Rebecca soon returned expecting Samuel David. Circuit Rider life was very taxing as I have read esp. on wife IF they had one. Thanks for the 1860 census. I didn't have that info and it may be something to go on.

Henry Hempstead

starrmb — 2009-11-08 19:13:00Z

I am searching for a Henry Hempstead family connection. He married Rebecca "Becky" Havard Taylor and had one son, Samuel David. He was a circuit rider I am told. He was born in the mid 1800's is my best guess. I have heard Mount,MS and Mt. Carne, MS.???..If I could find out his parents names or ANYTHING about him, it would be greatly appreciated!! Help, please!

Blanche HEMSTEAD - Bedford, England

DougAllen43 — 2009-11-07 05:52:41Z

Looking for anyone connected to the family of Blanche HEMPSTEAD. She is Blanche MANSFIELD from Gt Staughton Hunts, who married a HEMPSTEAD sometime after 1930. Last known address was:

Blanche Hempstead
Homebrook House
1 Cardington Road
Bedford

My connection is her mother who is my fathers aunt.

Thanks
Doug Allen.

Re: Hempstead

nanablue2007 — 2009-10-31 14:09:50Z

You did not provide a timeframe/RACE

YOU HAVE ALL THIS BUT PERHAPS SOMEONE ELSE IS LOOKING.
Name: Rebecca Taylor
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1845
Age in 1870: 25
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1870: Police District 5, Greene, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: State Line
Household Members: Name Age
Rebecca Taylor 25
Mary Taylor 9
Littleton Taylor 6
Saml Taylor 1
THERE ARE HAVARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF THIS TAYLOR FAMILY

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel Hempstid
Home in 1880: Vernal, Greene, Mississippi
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of Household: Grandson
Father's birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's birthplace: Mississippi
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Works In Farm
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Mary Harvard 50
George Harvard 24
Sarah Harvard 16
Elizzybeth Harvard 22
Joseph Harvard 12
Mary Taylor 18
Littleton Taylor 14
Samuel Hempstid 12

I DONT KNOW IF YOU HAVE THIS
1860 United States Federal Census

Name: H E Hempstead
Age in 1860: 45
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Police District 1, Harrison, Mississippi
Gender: Male
Post Office: Biloxi
Household Members: Name Age
H E Hempstead 45 MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL**************
E E Hempstead 38 NC
Mary A Hempstead 20 MISSOURI TEACHER
A F Hempstead 17 FEMALE MISSOURI
Anna L Hempstead 12 MISSOURI

1840 United States Federal Census

Name: H E Hempstead
Township: Apple Creek
County: Cape Girardeau
State: Missouri

???
MASS. MARR
Name: Rev. Henry E. Hempstead
Gender: Male
Spouse: Hannah E. Merrill
Marriage Date: 8 Nov 1842
City: Saugus
County: Essex
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0876128 items 3-6.

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Henry E. Hempstead
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Massachusetts
Regiment Name: 29 Massachusetts Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 29th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Company: F&S
Rank In: Chaplain
Rank In Expanded: Chaplain
Rank Out: Chaplain
Rank Out Expanded: Chaplain
Film Number: M544 roll 18

I DONT SEE HOW THE ONE IN MASS. COULD BE THE SAME ONE...JUST A COINCIDENCE???
I AM NOT RELATED

Hempstead

starrmb — 2009-10-30 21:44:19Z

Help! I am trying desperately to continue the family search. I can not get beyond my gggrandfather. He was a circuit rider and married widow Rebecca Havard Taylor. She was from then Greene County, MS. now George Co. with 2 small children so it had to be in that area. I can not even find a circuit he would have traveled. His name was HENRY HEMPSTEAD. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Documented Evidence; The Marriage of Elizabeth Hempstead

PLUMBETREE — 2009-10-18 10:11:52Z

Hello my Friends,

Just wanted to share just some of the historical documentation that proves the marriage of Elizabeth Hempstead (1672-1733) of New London, New London, daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth Larrabee Hempstead, to John Plumbe, Esquire (1666-1733) on 13 Feb 1689 in New London:

I. NEW LONDON TOWN RECORDS

1688/9 February 13- John Plumb & Elizabeth Hempstead were married-
Children
Elizabeth born February 27 1689/90
John " November 21 1692
Abigail " January 1 1694/5
Joshua " August 3 1697
Sarah " December 22 1699
Peter " " 26 1700 at sunset.
Lydia " April 24 1703
Hannah " July 15 1705 on Sabbath day at sunrise.
Daniel son born Saturday June 12- 1708 & dyed the 28th Sept. following.
Patience was born March 4- 1709/10 on Saturday night 8 of the clock & dyed March 22- 1710/11.
Elisha born March 10- 1711/12 on Monday four of the clock in the afternoon.

II. NEW LONDON, NEW LONDON VITAL RECORDS (BARBOUR)

HEMPSTEAD, HEMPSTED, HEMSTER
Elisabeth, m. John PLUMBE, Feb. 13, 1688/9

PLUMBE, PLUMB
John, m. Elizabeth HEMPSTEAD, Feb. 13, 1688/9

III. INTRODUCTION TO THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD (Elizabeth Hempstead's brother (published by the New London Historical Society:

A. 1901 Edition:

"Joshua Hempstead, married Elizabeth Larrabee. He died 1687. CHILDREN:

...Elizabeth, b. September 2, 1672, M. John Plumb, 1689, died 1733..."

B. 1999 Edition:

"Children of Joshua (father of diarist)

Elizabeth, b. Dec. 24, 1672, m. John Plumb Feb 13, 1689, d. Sept 19, 1733"

IV. THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD (Elizabeth's Brother), published by the New London Historical Society):

A. Saturday, 28 Nov 1732: "...this morn Brother Jno Plumb died with a violent Cold yt Seizd him Thursd was Senet. I was Called up at 3 Clock to go to Brother Plumbs & I found him a Dying...I stayed after I help lay him out till after Sun rise..."

B. Sunday, 29 Nov 1732: "Brother Plumb was buried after meeting."

C. Monday, 4 Dec 1732: "I was al day in Town holding a court of Probate at Sister Plumbs Proving his Will..Mr Brown & Peirson to Assist."

D. Friday, 14 Sept 1733: "I was most of the day with Sister Eliza Plumb. She is exceeding ill taken yesterday..."

E. Wednesday, 19 Sept 1732: "I Set up Last night with Sister Eliz Plumb...She Dyed this morn about 7 o the Clock; 60 year old Last Christmas Eve..." "...Thursday, 20 Sept 1733: "I was att the funeral of Sister Plumb."

F. On the death of John Plumbe's Mother, Elizabeth Green Plumbe - Saturday, 18 Nov 1721: "Aunt Plumb died."

G. On the death of Abigail Plumbe, John and Elizabeth's daughter - Saturday, 25 Mar 1721: "In the Evening I was at Brother Plumbs. Abigail Died (7. or 8 Clock) a poor idiot."

H. Paying a visit to Amy Plumbe, wife of Joshua Plumb (son of John & Elizabeth) - Monday, 6 Aug 1750: "In the aftern I went to...See Cuzn amy Plumb..."

I. On the death of Hannah Plumbe, John and Elizabeth's daughter - Saturday 5 Oct 1720: "...I came home...Brother Plumbs Daughter Hannah, about 15 year old...died since I have been gone."

J. On the death of Hannah Harris Plumb, wife of John, son of John and Elizabeth - Wednesday, 5 Oct 1757: "Hannah Plumb wife of my Nephew John Plumb Died 50 0dd."

K. On the death of Peter Plumbe, his nephew, son of John and Elizabeth Hempstead Plumbe - Wednesday, 1 February 1748/49: "Peter Plumbe my Eldest Sisters youngest Son aged about 48 was taken yesterday...I called to see him, he Expired about 2 clock morn..."

Thanks all; I'm just trying to provide a friendly corrective for the hundreds of family trees that have "borrowed" my 7th Great Grandmother, Elizabeth Hempstead, to be the wife of Isaac Lamb...lol!

Also, a gentle reminder; the "U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900" are not "Historical Records," per se; they are master index listings, to be used in ordering family tree information (compiled from family group sheets, pedigrees, etc., and again, not from "historical records" at all). This according to personal communication with Mr. Bill Yates of the Yates Publishing Company.

Chuck Plumb
Sierra Vista, Arizona

The Marriage and Wife of Robert HEMPSTEAD

PLUMBETREE — 2009-10-14 19:11:13Z

Hello,

I no longer believe with confidence that Robert Hempstead (Grandfather of Elizabeth Hempstead, who married John Plumbe) was ever married to Joanna WILLEY. I've been running across skepticism among historical researchers I've read for quite a while (New York Genealogical and Biographical Journal, Volume 51 is just one credible example).

The final determining factor for me was THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD. The New London Historical Society must share this skepticism, for in the introduction, they list Robert's wife as simply "Joane."

Not once does Joshua Hempstead refer to the WILLEYS mentioned in his DIARY as his trademark "Uncle, Aunt or Cousin," as one would expect if Joanna WILLEY were his Grandmother. And he only has 14 references total to the WILLEYS, not as many as might be expected if they were his Grandmother's family.

If anyone out there has historical or documented evidence of the HEMPSTEAD/WILLEY marriage, I'd love to see it.

Chuck Plumb

Robert HEMPSTEAD'S Marriage and Wife

PLUMBETREE — 2009-10-14 19:08:16Z

Hello,

I no longer believe with confidence that Robert Hempstead was ever married to Joanna WILLEY. I've been running across skepticism among historical researchers I've read online for quite a while (New York Genealogical and Biographical Journal, Volume 51 is just one credible example).

The final determining factor for me was THE DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD. The New London Historical Society must share this skepticism, for in the introduction, they list Robert's wife as simply "Joane."

Not once does Joshua Hempstead refer to the WILLEYS mentioned in his DIARY as his trademark "Uncle, Aunt or Cousin," as one would expect if Joanna WILLEY were his Grandmother. And he only has 14 references total to the WILLEYS, not as many as might be expected if they were his Grandmother's family.

If anyone out there has historical or documented evidence of the HEMPSTEAD/WILLEY marriage, I'd love to see it.

Chuck Plumb

Early New London (1650-1775) Hempstead Graves

PLUMBETREE — 2009-08-25 12:27:30Z

Hello,

Does anyone happen to have knowledge of whether or not they survived, and if they did, possibly even have pics of the very early New London Hempstead graves: Robert & Joanna Willey (sp), Joshua (Sr.) and Elizabeth Larrabee Hempstead, Joshua the Diarist, and some of the other children of those first 3 or 4 generations.

My ancestor (Elizabeth 1672-1733, daughter of Joshua, Sr. and Elizabeth Larrabee Hempstead, and Joshua the Diarist's oldest sister) is buried in the Antientest Burial Place with her husband John Plumbe; Mary Hempstead married Green Plumbe (they later divorced) but I don't seem to find them or any others there.

I'd also love to know how many Hempsteads & Plumbes are buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London; I've been told that quite a few graves were relocated from the Old Burial Ground to Cedar Grove. Any help deeply appreciated!

Thanks,

Chuck Plumb

Elizabeth Hempstead Marriage

PLUMBETREE — 2009-08-01 06:30:23Z

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone could help me, or direct me to the proper source. I was wondering if there is any document or record that says Elizabeth Hempstead (1672-1733), daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth Larrabee Hempstead married Isaac Lamb (1664-1723)?

I was astonished to see the number of family trees that claim that marriage. Historical record (including New London Town Records, Vital Stats, and her brother's DIARY OF JOSHUA HEMPSTEAD) establish the Elizabeth Hempstead-John Plumbe marriage, or am I missing something?

Joshua Hempstead doesn't even mention the death of Isaac Lamb in 1723; the most he says is on one occasion when he says he slept overnight at Isaac Lamb's house in Groton (and he doesn't say "Brother Lamb," as he would always say about family members).

One possibility I've thought of is that there was a branch of the Hempstead family in Massachusetts where Isaac Lamb lived before New London, and maybe a daughter named Elizabeth.

By the way, I've read Isaac Lamb's will; his wife's Christian name is "Elizabeth," but he doesn't give any parents, and does not mention any connection to the Hempsteads.

Thanks,

Chuck Plumb

Re: Joseph / Caroline Hempstead found in census...

angelat220 — 2009-07-26 01:36:37Z

Thank you for your reply dragonlady. Are you a researcher of the Hempstead line?
I have found that Hetty A. Hempstead married three times;
1. Oscar L. Seaver in Genessee Co, MI 6 Feb 1879
2. Eugene Whitman in Saginaw Co, MI
3., David Gransden in Michigan.

She is buried next to first husband in West Side Cemetery, Freeland Michigan with their daughter,Mary Emma, who died young.

Re: Joseph / Caroline Hempstead found in census...

dragonlady40 — 2009-07-25 18:19:41Z

Hetty A. Hempstead, daughter of Joseph and Caroline was born in 1862 in Indiana. This was 5 years after Ammaretta

Re: HEMPSTEAD FAMILY OF LONG ISLAND, NY

Kaye101 — 2009-01-30 00:34:18Z

I just read your post. I'm looking for Henry Hempstead toothat was born in 1837 (I think). She had about 3 children by him. He married Sarah ??? (I think) I'm interested in Sarah's maiden name because I can't go any further because I don't know it. She later married George Gray. I was told she had Indian blood. I do know her daughter by George Gray looked like a full blooded native American. She was my grandmother. Havr you heard of Henry and Sarah Hempstead? If so do you know her maiden name????S.O.S.Kaye

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

GALLUPHILL — 2008-09-28 22:17:47Z

So they say. I know that he was in both New London, Ct and Southold, NY (Long Island), the later at the time was also considered part of the Connecticut Colony. Many are listed in the old "Salmon Records". Are you familiar with these?

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

ElizabethHempstead77 — 2008-09-28 14:30:39Z

I believe all of us stem from Robert Hempstead who settled in LI. He was fed up with the Dutch and moved to Connecticut.

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

GALLUPHILL — 2008-09-28 13:04:54Z

To clarify: I am researching in New London County CT (including Groton, Stonington, Ledyard).

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

CTyree2010 — 2008-09-28 00:23:56Z

As far as I know, my Hempsteads were not in PA. They were in Groton/Ledyard CT. I don't see any connection at this point, but if one turns up, I will certainly post it for you.

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

GALLUPHILL — 2008-09-27 15:21:28Z

Dear Liz & Others,
I will take a look around and post what I may find in the next few weeks.
Keli

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

ElizabethHempstead77 — 2008-09-07 23:26:48Z

Oddly I have an Aunt Bernice Hempstead Doyle, daughter of Leonard and Mabel Hempstead, Lake Como, PA.

They had a cousin Lillian born of Gerow M. Hempstead, Lake Como, PA.

Elizabeth E. Hempstead

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

ElizabethHempstead77 — 2008-09-07 23:24:08Z

I am Elizabeth E. Hempstead. My Great Great Grandfather was William Hempstead, Born in New York and died in Lake Como PA. I am trying to get his birth date, and place of birth together with his father and mother/s name. Can anyone help me?

Liz

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

ElizabethHempstead77 — 2008-09-07 23:22:14Z

I am Elizabeth E. Hempstead. My Great Great Grandfather was William Hempstead, Born in New York and died in Lake Como PA. I am trying to get this birth date, where he died and of course his father and mother/s name. Can anyone help me?

Liz

Re: HEMPSTEAD FAMILY OF LONG ISLAND, NY

kdgeneal4 — 2008-08-23 00:02:40Z

I have information on this family. Have emailed you directly with no reply. Please contact me directly.

Thanks,
Kim Danielsen
Yuma, AZ
rmagickd@yahoo.com

Re: HEMPSTEAD FAMILY OF LONG ISLAND, NY

kdgeneal4 — 2008-08-23 00:01:35Z

I have information on this Hempstead family. I tried to email this person directly with no reply. Hopefully they will find this post and contact me.

Kim Danielsen
Yuma, Az
rmagickd@yahoo.com

Re: Hempstead family Brooklyn to Bridgeport, CT

jhempstead03 — 2008-05-24 23:17:09Z

I am looking for information on my family history. I don't know anything really about my family but my grandparents names were Geanne Hempstead and Gale Hempstead. If anyone could help me that would be great. I am not sure If I am related to the Hempstead's that I find when I google our name.
Thank you

Hempstead family Brooklyn to Bridgeport, CT

Beal1866 — 2007-10-17 16:13:59Z

There's one small branch of my family out there that are Hempsteads that I've never met. Herbert Hempstead Jr. b. 11/5/1889 died in Sarasota, FL in 1971, he married Camille Mildred Neal in 1917 in Bridgeport, CT, they had one daughter that I know of, Camille Hempstead born around 1929. I cant find anything past that about any living relatives.

Herbert Hempstead Jr's mother was Alice Beal of Brooklyn, NY, she is my great-great grandfather's sister. The Beal family stayed small over the years but I am looking for the Hempstead branch that may be in Connecticut or Florida.

Re: HEMPSTEAD FAMILY OF LONG ISLAND, NY

kdgeneal4 — 2007-09-21 04:35:04Z

We are researching the same Hempstead family, I do have some info on ancestors and a bit on descendants, have spoken [long ago] to Adele Hempstead about this family. You may email me directly at rmagickd@yahoo.com

...Kim Danielsen

Re: John Hempstead b. 1709 CT to NY???

LeslieDec13 — 2007-08-06 00:39:08Z

Updated Query!

Hampstead, Hemstead, Hampsted- I've seen it written several ways.

I'm trying to find out ANYTHING about a John Hempstead (Hampstead, Hampsted, Hemstead...) who in 1762 purchased land in Westchester Co. NY (in Stephentown later known as Somers). I found him on the 1790 census and someone had written in the margins that he was 96 yrs. old at that time. I also found a book written in 1848 that mentions John died in 1801 at 107 & 1/2 yrs. old and was buried in Somers NY. I'm pretty sure he migrated from CT as his daughter _________, married Henry Hitt of Greenwich CT, a descendant of Henry Hitt of Woodbury CT (per Maurice Hitt's book). They also moved into the Westchester Co. area but would have been middle aged even then.

Many sites name this John Hempstead as the son of the New London, CT diarist, Joshua, but the dates are all wrong. Joshua's son was born abt. 1708-9 but the John H. in Westchester Co. NY was born 14 years earlier, about 1694.

Have you run across this John Hempstead anywhere? I would really appreciate any ideas or suggestions you may have in locating this branch of Hempsteads.

John Hempstead b. 1709 CT to NY???

LeslieDec13 — 2006-11-17 05:33:25Z

Does anyone have info on John Hempstead b. abt. 1709 in CT (son of diarist Joshua)? He married Hannah Salmon from Southold in 1731. Here's my problem.... In "The Descendants of Henry Hitt of Woodbury CT" by Maurice Hitt, one entry has a Henry Hitt b. 1726 in Greenwich, CT married to ____ Hempstead, daughter of John Hempstead of Cortlandt Manor NY. I'm pretty sure there was a John Hempstead in Cortlandt Manor, but I'm not entirely comfortable that he is the son of Joshua, the diarist (as I've seen in a couple of posted trees). Did John and Hannah move into Westchester Co NY? If so, did they have a daughter who married Henry Hitt? Hitt, Finch and Sprague family names are in my tree. Hempstead is my brick wall. If you know anything at all, I'd appreciate the help in proving the connection!

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

2006-10-11 21:15:06Z

There are a number of Hempsted (Hempstead) burials in the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, CT

Re: Hemsted family from Newbury, Berkshire, UK

2006-09-16 16:03:07Z

Hi,

Its been a while since I looked at these message boards - so I am a bit slow in responding - sorry.

Someone has told you where to find one obit source - find others by putting the names in google (but the Jesus College ones are about as good as they get).

The two are were the sons of Edmund Spencer Hemsted a GP born Whitchurch, Hants 2nd son of Dr Henry Hemsted (the church there has a memorial window to a Rustat Hemsted - which must be linked). He practiced in Kintbury and the Newbury area. The only obit I have seen is from the Newbury Weekly News - 14 Oct 1948. That gives a sort of family history linking him back through nine generations of doctors to Hemsteds that fled to Norwich from the Duke of Alva's campaign against the protestants in the Netherlands. Most of the information is checkable if the PRs survive - they link back through Isley Hall, Havershill, SFK to Norwich.

The NWN obit also mentions Tobias Rustat - public benefactor, erector of statues to Charles II and James II and endower of the Rustat Scholarships at Cambridge.

The Stephen Hemsted picture in the museum seems (to my eye) to be a poor copy of a work by a much better artist. An engraving of the other work is available in a 1948(ish) publication called the Inns of Sport - one of a series of small books on pubs published by Whitbread. Sorry I can't remember the artists names of the top of my head (pretty sure they can be found with google). You can pick up a copy from online beeksellers for around £10 (less if you are lucky).
The museum has their picture on the net (or did until the council changed its website - so you may need to rely on google's cache.

Frank William Hempstead & Annie Baudro, dau Beatrice

CTyree2010 — 2006-09-10 00:16:43Z

Seeking info on Frank Wm Hempstead who married Annie Baudro and then Lillian.
Frank's parents are likely William A Hempstead and Nulia Buddington.
Frank and Annie had a daughter name Beatrice born about 1920 in Groton or Ledyard CT. New London county. What happened to her?
I think Annie died in 1923 and Frank remarried to a woman named Lillian. Census records indicate they had 3 children, Alma L., Ida M., and Frank W. all born between 1925-1930 in the Groton, New London Co., CT area.
Please contact me or post if you are interested in or connected to this family.

Re: Hempstead Family Graveyard(s) CT & Sources

CTyree2010 — 2006-09-09 23:52:05Z

Hi,
I'm looking for information on Frank William Hempstead born 6 June 1895, died Nov 1975.
I think he had two wives, the first Annie, born 17 June 1897, died 3 May 1923. They had a child Beatrice M. born about 1920 in the Groton New London county CT area.
Does anyone know who she married or what happened to her?
I think Frank's second wife was named Lillian, and they had 3 children, Alma L, Ida M, and Frank W. all born between 1925-1930 in the Groton - Ledyard area.
Do you have them in the cemetery records? Any help with this family would be appreciated.

Re: Hemsted family from Newbury, Berkshire, UK

2006-08-04 20:30:53Z

Hello again Marion,
Both the obituaries are on the Jesus College Annual Report 2003 on pages 109/110 The page loads as a PDF
http://131.111.243.80/alumni/publications/Annual%20Report%20...

I haven't done any further research on Stephen Hemsted and Mary Sellwood other than their marriage and children, but in 1851 there is a Stephen who is a surgeon age 48 born East Ilsley who is probably the grandfather of the Stephen and Edmund in the obituaries.
Sellwood is my maiden name and I am pretty sure that there is a connection somewhere to Mary Sellwood but I cannot find it.
If you would like to email me my address is veewatee18@hotmail.com

Regards
Victoria Sellwood Turner

Re: Hemsted family from Newbury, Berkshire, UK

2006-08-04 17:57:12Z

To Phil Wood. Thank you for sending so much new information to me. I didn't know anything about the sons Stephen Rustat Hemsted and his brother Edmund. Do you think they were sons or later descendants? Could you tell me how to find the obituaries on the web? Anything you can pick up, I would be very pleased to hear.

Re: Hemsted family from Newbury, Berkshire, UK

2006-07-29 21:08:20Z

West Berkshire Museum has a painting that sounds very like the one described - I would be fascinated to hear more about it (I will start googling as soon as I finish this.

Stephen Hemsted was a doctor and midwife who worked in East Ilsley and Newbury. He was coroner for Berkshire (or the Newbury area?) for a time. His son was also a doctor and coroner (I have a feeling his son was as well).

Stephen Rustat Hemsted is a descendent - his brother Edmund was pathologist for East Berkshire and kept up the links with the local coroner system.

Rustat is a surname that crept in somewhere - something to do with the founder of one of the Cambridge Colleges (google and you shall find). Obits of both brothers are on the web.

William Hempstead & Mercy Palmer - Madison Cty, NY ca. 1817

sholmes89 — 2006-06-03 20:01:09Z

I am trying to trace the ancestry of my 4th great-grandmother Mercy PALMER. She was married to William HEMPSTEAD. They moved from Stonington, CT to Brookfield Township, Madison County, NY sometime around 1815 and had moved on to Onondaga County by 1830. I believe that "Mercy" may be the Mary PALMER who was daughter of Simeon PALMER of Stonington, CT (died May 1805) and his second wife Elizabeth DENNIS. This Mary had a sister named Frances PALMER. A Madison County deed dated September 17, 1817 in which William HEMPSTEAD, his wife Mercy PALMER sell land, lists Elizabeth and Frances PALMER as witnesses. Has anyone come across Elizabeth (DENNIS) PALMER, Frances PALMER, or Mary (Mercy) PALMER in their research?

Daniel Booth Hempstead, b. 1784

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-13 21:06:49Z

Daniel Booth Hempstead
Born: 04 May 1784, New London New London CT
Married: 04 May 1806, Groton New Haven CT
Died: 12 Jan 1852, New London New London CT
Buried: Cedar Grove New London CT

Daniel married Grace Lamphere, daughter of James Lamphere and Grace Deshon, on 04 May 1806 in Groton New Haven CT. (Grace Lamphere was born on 19 Jun 1784 in New London New London CT.)

I am not related to this family, I am just passing on this information.
Joyce

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~silversmiths/43/249...

Hempstead's in the 1600 & 1700's

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-13 21:06:49Z

There is a great site called American Silversmiths that has lots of genealogy information from the 1600 & 1700's, and there are several Hempstead names listed there.
Joyce

American Silversmiths

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~silversmiths/names7...

Thomas Hempstead of Madison Co., Illinois in 1817

BasketLady420 — 2006-02-05 13:07:54Z

Matilda - black woman, aged 20 years, bound herself to Thomas Hempstead for 70 years from June 7, 1817.

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information, which comes from a webpage titled "Early Slaves of Madison County, IL." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.iltrails.org/madison/slaves.htm