LAND RECORDS
DEC 1905, BOOK 15, PAGE 588 THRU 590.
Book 14, Pages 599 thru 590, dated December 1905, Dwight Mainreceived land as follows:
GRANTORS -- Thankful Main, William L. Main, Dwight Main, Oamus S.Barnes, Hannah M. Barnes, Elmer E. Miller, Edith S. Miller, MyronHoldredge, Ruth E. Holdredge, Usula M. Main of Boston, and Fred Main, toDwight Main.
60 acres bounded easterly on an old highway, on the south by land ofCharles Kenyon and land formerly of George Main, on the west by land ofGeorge T. Kenyon and land formerly of George main, on the north by landknown as the Tucker place, and land known as the Benjamin Coltner place,meaning and intending to convey the homestead farm of Lester Main, dec,located partly in the town of North Stonington and partly in the Town ofHopkinton, RI. (The grantors were the morther and brothers and sisters ofDwight Main.)
Dwight Main was son of Lester Main, who died March 12, 1895, leavingwidow Thankful Eccleston Main and children named above.

1 JUL 1907, VOL. 14, PAGE 440 & 441.
Thankful Main, widow of Lester Main, to Dwight Main, dated July 1,1907, Vol. 14, page 440 and 441 -- (Two tracts)
(1) 35 acres bounded on the north by Stephen Slocum and A. L. Wells,on the east by the highway, on the south by lands of Lester Main andlands of Henry Eccleston, on the west by land of Lester Main and lands ofHenry Eccleston, on the west by lands of said Eccleston and Glade Brook.
(2) Another tract of 4 acres, north by Randall Slocum, Orrin Slocum,and Dennis Healey, on the east by the highway, south by lands now orformerly of Herbert C. Hunter and Ann H. Tucker, on the west of saidHunter and said Tucker.

1910 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 15 Apr 1910, page86B, Dwelling #179, Family #202.
MAIN, Dwight, head, W, M, 51, M1, 25 years, CT, CT, CT, English, Farmer,General, OH, yes, yes, O., F, F, 118.
MAIN, Hannah E., wife, W, M, 44, M1, 25 years, CT, RI, CT, English, none,yes, yes,
MAIN, Howard E., son, W, M, 19, S, RI, CT, CT, English, Sherring, FeltMill, W, No, 0, yes, yes, no, 19, -2, 8, -5.
MAIN, Walter G., son, W, M, 10, S, RI, CT, CT, English, none, yes, yes,yes,
MAIN, Alice F., daughter, W, F, 9, S, RI, CT, CT, none, yes, yes,
MAIN, Ruth V., daughter, W, F, 6, S, RI, CT, CT, none, yes.

1 JUL 1936, VOL. 22, PAGE 286.
Dwight Main sold his property on July 1, 1936, Vol. 22, page 286, tohis son, Walter G. Main and wife Alta K. Main in survivorship. (The widowof Walter G. Main married Armstrong and the property in 1969 is in thatname)

1. Howard E. MAIN b. 20 Feb 1891, Rhode Island; bur. Oak Grove Cemetery.
2. Walter G. MAIN
3. Alice F. MAIN
4. Ruth Viola MAIN

THE DESCENDANTS OF EZEKIEL MAINE OF STONINGTON, CONN, compiled byAlgernon Aikin Aspinwall, Washington, DC, 1905, DAR Library. page 47.

NORTH STONINGTON VITAL RECORDS, MARRIAGES.
Lester Maine, age 24, born No. Stonington CT, residence NorthStonington CT, married 13 Mar 1856 to Thankful Eccleston, age 24, bornNo. Stonington CT, residence No. Stonington.

1850 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT.
EGGLESTONE,
Thankful, 20, F, W

NORTH STONINGTON VITAL RECORDS, MARRIAGES.
Lester Maine, age 24, born No. Stonington CT, residence NorthStonington CT, married 13 Mar 1856 to Thankful Eccleston, age 24, bornNo. Stonington CT, residence No. Stonington.

VITAL RECORDS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. Vol. 1, page271.
ECCLESTON, Thankful, m. Lester Main, both of N. Stonington, Mar. 13,1856, by Rev. J. G. Park, at Griswold.

LAND RECORDS
17 JUN 1878, VOL. 11, PAGE 270.
FROM: Edward L. Wells, a partner in A. L. Wells and Co., to THANKFULMAINE, wife of Lester Maine, dated June 17, 1878, Vol. 11, page 270 --land bounded on the north by lands of Randall Slocum, lands of OrrinSlocum and lands of Denis Healy on the east by the highway, on the southby lands formerly of Robert C. Hunter, and Ann H. Tucker, and on the westby lands of Hunter and Tucker, containing by estimation 4 acres.
Also the undivided one half of another tract of land in NorthStonington bounded on the north by land of Randall and Orrin Slocum,Elisha M. Tucker, on the east of the highway, on the south by lands ofHannah Maine and land formerly of Amos Collins, and on the west by GladeBrook, so-called, or however otherwise said tracts may be bounded, thelast above described tract or parcel containing 37 acres, more or less,meaning and intending to convey this same premises we hold by deed fromElish M. Tucker dated May 11, 1874.

NO DATE, NO VOL. & PAGE
FROM: Harriet A. Tucker Estate, by Van B. Gray, adm., to ThankfulMaine, one undivided hald of land bounded on the north by lands ofStephen Slocum and lands of A. L. Wells and Co., on the east by thehighway, on the south by lands of Lester Main and lands of Henry A.Eccleston and on the west by lands of Henry A. Ecclestone and the GladeBrook, containing by estimation 35 acres, more or less, with buildingsthereon standing.

11 APR 1902, VOL. 14, PAGE 305.
FROM: Heirs of John Main and Charlotte Main, his cousin John was sonof Amos Main and Abigail Slocum. Charlotte Main was daughter of JohnMain, Jr. and first wife Ellen Lewis.
"Carey A. Main, Curtis J. Main, Melvine Main, and Lorinda Main toThankful Main dated Apr. 11, 1902, Vol. 14, page 305 -- 1/14 partundivided of a farm partly in North Stonington and partly in Hopkintonwith all the improvements thereon bounded on the north by the Tuckerland, so-called, now owned by Thankful Main, and land of Clark Burdick,on the east by the highway, leading northerly from the residence of PelegKenyon, on the south byu land of Nelson Perry Main, and land of CharlesKenyon, and west by a pond."

1 JUL 1907, VOL. 14, PAGE 440 & 441.
Thankful Main, widow of Lester Main, to Dwight Main, dated July 1,1907, Vol. 14, page 440 and 441 -- (Two tracts)
(1) 35 acres bounded on the north by Stephen Slocum and A. L. Wells,on the east by the highway, on the south by lands of Lester Main andlands of Henry Eccleston, on the west by land of Lester Main and lands ofHenry Eccleston, on the west by lands of said Eccleston and Glade Brook.
(2) Another tract of 4 acres, north by Randall Slocum, Orrin Slocum,and Dennis Healey, on the east by the highway, south by lands now orformerly of Herbert C. Hunter and Ann H. Tucker, on the west of saidHunter and said Tucker.

1. William Lester MAIN b. 1 Dec 1857, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
2. 1. Dwight MAIN b. 21 Jan 1859, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. Hopkinton,Washington Co.,Rhode Island; bur. Oak Grove Cemetery,Ashaway,Washington Co.,Rhode Island.
3. Clara Jane MAIN b. 5 Apr 1863, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 28 Jan 1880, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
4. Hannah Mary MAIN b. 17 Aug 1864, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
5. Fred MAIN b. 27 May 1866, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
6. Ruth Etta MAIN b. 21 Jan 1868, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 1931.
7. Sarah Edith MAIN b. 13 Feb 1870, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
8. Ursula Maria MAIN b. 3 Sep 1872, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

Land Records #111211
FEB. 20, 1810, VOL. 1, PAGE 144.
Ichabod-2A Eccleston of Stonington and Samuel Park of Groton toIchabod-4 Eccleston, the grantee is described as Ichabod-4 Eccleston ofGroton, a minor under 21, son of Ichabod-3, late of North Stonington,which deceased was known by his trade name as Taylor-3 and he was the sonof Joseph-2E Eccleston, which Ichabod-4 the grantee was born of the wifeof said Ichabod-3, Thankful, which Thankful before her intermarriage withsaid deceased, Thankful Park of Groton. -- Land abutted on the west onthe highway leading to and from the sawmill belonging to John Baldwin; onthe north abutts on land of Benedict-2B Eccleston; and on the east abuttson land of Joseph-2E Eccleston, and on the south abutts on land ofIchabod-2A Eccleston, one of these grantors, containing about 40 acres,more or less.
Ichabod-1 died before 1784 leaving Ichabod-2A, Benedict-2B,David-2C, Winlock-2D and Joseph-2E.
Joseph-2E had a son Ichabod-3 who married Thankful Park, Ichabod-3was also known as Ichabod Taylor. Ichabod-3 and Thankful had a sonIchabod-4 of Groton, a minor under 21.

MAR. 21, 1828, WILL PROBATE R-1, PAGES 57 AND 58.
Will of Joseph Eccleston is in North Stonington probate R-1, pages57 and 58, dated Mar. 21, 1828, witnessed by Alexander Stewart, HiramHerrick and Alexander Stewart, Jr.
8 -- my will is that son Caleb to pay daughterThankful Law $8.00 andthat said Caleb pay to grandson, Ichabod P. Eccleston $5.00.

JUNE 15, 1848, VOL. 6, PAGE 490.
Rufus Main and Sabrah Main, his wife, for $40 to Ichabod P.Eccleston dated June 15, 1848, Vol. 6, page 490, quit claim one certainhouse and lands about it called COMMONS, situated in North Stonington, itbeing well known by the 2 chimney RED HOUSE, being occupied by Ichabod P.Eccleston and the heirs of Elisha Kinney and being that part of the houseand commons formerly woned by Thomas Wells of Groton, deceased.
Witnessed by Juilus L. Palmer and Dewitt C. Pendleton. Recorded samedate.

1850 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT.
EGGLESTONE,
Ichabod, 69, M, W, Farmer, $600 real estate, born in CT.
Thankful, 20, F, W
Stiles, 16, M, W, Laborer
Ann, 15, F, W
Latham M., 12, M, W
Thankful, 70, F, W
John, 60, M, W, Laborer

APR. 11, 1853, VOL. 7, PAGE 304.
Elisha Kinney heirs to Ichabod P. Eccleston dated Apr. 11, 1853,Book 7, page 304, two certain parcels:
No. 1 -- Northerly by lands of grantee, easterly by highway,southerly by lands of Rufus Main and wife, and William Eccleston andwesterly by lands of Thomas H. Hewitt, 80 acres.
No. 2 -- Bounded northerly by the highway, easterly by lands ofWilliam N. Eccleston, southerly by land of Rufus Main and wife, andwesterly by land of said grantee, 3 acres.
Being our undivided portion of the real estate of Elisha Kinney,late of North Stonington.

APR. 11, 1853, VOL. 7, PAGE 304
Calvin C. Kinney of North Stonington for $132.00 to Ichabod P.Eccleston dated Apr. 11, 1853, Vol. 7, page 304, quit-claim interest in 2certain parcels of land in North Stonington:
No. 1 -- Bounded northerly on lands of the said grantee, easterly bythe highway, southerly by lands of Rufus Main and wife, and WilliamEccleston, and westerly by lands of Thomas H. Hewitt, containing about 80acres with all the buildings thereon.
No. 2 -- Bounded northerly by the highway, easterly by lands ofWilliam N. Eccleston, southerly by lands of Rufus Main and wife, andwesterly by lands of the said grantee, containing about 3 acres.
It being my undivided portion of the real estate which ElishaKinney, late of said North Stonington, died possessed.
Witnessed by William Vincent, Jr. and Latham Hull.

APR. 11, 1853, VOL. 7, PAGE 305.
Calvin C. Kinney above as guardian of Denison W. Kinney ofPhillipsville, County of Allegheny, State of New York, a minor, toIchabod P. Eccleston of North Stonington for $132 dated Apr. 11, 1853,Vol. 6, page 305, do sell 2 lots in North Stonington (same discription).It being his share in all the real estate left by his father late ofNorth Stonington, dec., being subject ot the right of dower or thirds ofhis mother woned in tenants and in common with each heirs.

APR. 11, 1853, VOL. 7, PAGE 307.
Heirs of Elisha Kinney -- Rebecca Kinney and William V. Robinson andhis wife, Julia A. Robinson, all of Phillipsville, County of Alleghany,and State of New York, by our lawful attorney, William Vincent of NorthStonington for $236. dated Apr. 11, 1853, Vol. 7, page 307 -- to IchabodP. Eccleston quit-claim all our interest in 2 certain lots, samedescription. It being our undivided portion of the real estate of whichElisha Kinney of said North Stonington died possessed of.
Witnessed by Calvin C. Kinney and William B. Hull.

1860 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #309,Family #331 ECCLESTON,
Ichabod P., 60, M, W, Farmer, $2000 real estate, born in CT
Siles P., 26, M, W, Farmer, $500 personal property, born in CT
Latham M., 22, M, W, Farmer
Louisa A., 21, F, W
Ella I., 1, F, W

1870 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #271, Family#289 ECCLESTON,
Ichabod, 70 years old, male, farmer. $2500 real estate value,$1000 personal property. He was born in CT.
Stiles P., 36 years old, male, farmer. $300 real estate value, $2000personal property. He was born in CT.
Louisa A., 37 years old, female, keeping house. She was born in CT.
Ida L., 11 years old, female.
Charles, 4 years old, male.

NOV. 23, 1870, VOL. 10, PAGE 90.
Ichabod Park-5 Eccleston to Stiles Park-6 Eccleston dated Nov. 23,1870, Vol. 10, page 90 -- Two tracts of land with dwelling house andother buildings,
No. 1 -- bounded on the north by land of Stanton B. Main and CharlesH. Main, east by land of Joseph Eccleston heirs, heirs of GardnerEccection, land of Tracy Eccleston and William W. Eccleston, south byland of William and William N. Eccleston, westerly by land of CorridonMain and Louisa Main, his wife, and Charles H. Main sawmill pond.
No. 2 -- Entirely in Griswold, 14 acres.

NOV. 23, 1870, VOL. 10, PAGE 91.
Stiles Park Eccleston gives Ichabod Park Eccleston a life lease of140 acres, which appears to be the above land.
Witness by Wheeler H. Holmes and William B. Hull

NO. STONINGTON VITAL RECORDS 1852-1920, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS LDSFILM #1309964
29 Jan 1875 - Ichabod P. Eccleston, age 75, born No. Stonington CT,farmer, residence No. Stonington CT, widowed, died of old age.

HEADSTONE INSCRIPTIONS TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, CT, Copied by Charles R.Hale, 1932, page 7.
Eccleston, Ichabod P., died Jan 29 1875, age 75.

DEC. 24, 1864 WILL OF ICHABOD PARK-5 ECCLESTON
Will of Ichabod Park Eccleston was dated Dec. 24. 1864. He left allreal estate to son Stiles Park Eccleston, with cash to Thankful, hisdaughter, wife of Lester Main, and cash to daughter Angeline, wife ofCalvin Burdick.
Witnessed by B.F. Billings, Rufus M. Chapman and Stanton B. Main

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THE DESCENDANTS OF EZEKIEL MAINE OF STONINGTON, CONN, compiled byAlgernon Aikin Aspinwall, Washington, DC, 1905, DAR Library. page 20.

HEADSTONE INSCRIPTIONS TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, CT, Copied by Charles R.Hale, 1932, page 7.
Eccleston, Clarecy, his wife, died Apr. 19 1848, age 54.

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1. 3. Thankful ECCLESTON b. 4 Nov 1830, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
2. Stiles Park ECCLESTON b. 13 Jun 1834, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 19 Jul 1909, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Eccleston Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
3. Angeline ECCLESTON b. 6 Apr 1835, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Apr 1923, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Union Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
4. Latham M. ECCLESTON b. 9 Sep 1842, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Jan 1864, Washington,Dc; bur. Eccleston Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.

THE DESCENDANTS OF EZEKIEL MAINE OF STONINGTON, CONN, compiled byAlgernon Aikin Aspinwall, Washington, DC, 1905, DAR Library. page 20.

THE MAIN TREE II, Second Edition, by Nancy (Portor) Childress, 1995. page29.
DAR #685170 - states that Nathaniel served as private in CaptainEldredge's Company, Colonel Parson's Regiment and Corporal in CaptainDixon's Company, 3rd Battalion, Wadworth's Brigade, Colonell Sage's Conn.Regiment, 1776. Also used in this DAR record: DAR #95879 - Alice BelleMain Allyn; DAR #141498 - Elizabeth Dorrance Nichols; DAR #387581 -Gloria Duncan Hill; Connecticut Men in the Revolution, page 400;Babcock-Main Genealogy page 51, 119, 294, 890. History of Stonington byWheeler, page 448. Thurston Genealogy pages 274-5.

DAR PATRIOT INDEX, PART II, page1879.
MAINE, MAIN, MANE,
Nathaniel: b 7-12-1754 CT, d 1823 CT, m. Abigail (Nabby) Thurston,Cpl CT.

1. Job MAIN b. 17 May 1781, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
2. Gardner T. MAIN b. 20 Nov 1782, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Jul 1860, Brooklyn,Windham Co.,Connecticut.
3. Betsey MAIN b. 10 Feb 1785, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
4. Ada MAIN b. 14 Feb 1787, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
5. Russell MAIN b. 31 May 1789, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 8 Jan 1834.
6. Abigail MAIN b. 11 Jul 1791, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
7. Ezra MAIN b. 3 Oct 1793, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
8. 7. Clarissa MAIN b. 3 Oct 1793, Stonington,New London,Connecticut; d. 19 Apr 1848, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut; bur. Eccleston Cemetery,No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
9. Hannah MAIN b. 31 Oct 1795, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
10. Ruby MAIN b. 13 Dec 1800, Stonington,New London,Connecticut.