Mary Rogness's - Spouse of second cousin 7 times removed

1. Jerusha SPICER b. 9 Jul 1774, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. Bef 24 May 1799.

1. Allathea SPICER b. 26 Feb 1751, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut.

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One document listed John Spicer's date of birth as 1697

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1. Edward SPICER, , 7 b. 4 Apr 1722, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 8 Jan 1797, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Jan 1797, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
2. John SPICER b. 17 Feb 1724, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; d. 28 Jun 1769, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Jun 1769, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 1. Oliver SPICER b. 28 May 1726, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 11 Feb 1804, Ledyard , New London , Connecticut; bur. 1804, Captain Abel Spicer Cemetery in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
4. Abigail SPICER b. 16 Dec 1729, Groton, New London, Connecticut.
5. Pricilla SPICER b. Feb 1732; d. 25 Nov 1812.
6. Abel SPICER b. 9 Mar 1736, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 3 May 1784.

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According to the Hudson-Mohawk Family Memoirs, Vol. II Hudson-Mohawk Family Histories pgs 587, Edward & Katherine had only one son; John Spicer.

Edward Spicer married his 1st cousin, Katherine Stone. Katherine's mother was Mary Busecot's sister Abigail.
Edward is mentioned in Groton Town Records as a freeman and landholder in 1708; in 1711 he was chosen one of a committee about school lands; in 1712 and 1716, surveyor for highways; in 1714, fence viewer. Dec 5, 1718, it was decreed that he should take care of the youths on the Lord's Day. Dec 30, 1718 he was chosen grand juryman.
He received land in the first and second division of land at "Nowayank Neck" (lands taken from the Pequot Indians and allotted to the inhabitants of Groton, CT, on July 3 and 4, 1712, and Jan 23, 1712-13). Dec 12, 1713 he sold the two lots comprising 3 1/2 acres to James Morgan.
Sep 7, 1719, he sold a tract of 140 acres in Voluntown, New London Co, for 10 pounds to Christopher Avery.
Jan 24, 1721-2 he and his son John both received a lot adjoining his fathers 20 acres. Samuel Whipple, Joshua Bill, Nicholas Street, Nehemiah Smith, committee.
1719 he deeded his homestead farm of 20 acres to his son John.
Dec 10, 1723 he sells to John Spicer 4 acres + for 3 pounds and 5 shillings.
Jan 12, 1724-5 sells him part of his woodlot for 5 pounds; witnesses, Jacob Park Jr, Richard Christopher, Jr.
May 13, 1727 he sold to Isaac Geer for 9 pounds and 10 shillings lands he received in the 2nd division; witnesses, Jonathan Wickwere and Nathaniel Brown.
Jan 15, 1729, he sold to son John Spicer, husbandman, from 10 to 12 acres for 15 pounds; witnesses, Henry Pelton and Peter Tift.
Feb 5, 1730-1 he sold to Humphrey Avery for 5 pounds all "my right and title in or chalenge unto the sequestered corner of Indian land at Mashantucksitt... in township of Groton; witnesses, James Morgan and Ann Morgan. In the deed he is styled farmer and husbandman.

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August 22, 1680 Hugh Stone and his wife Abigail gave the keeping of their daughter Catharine, aged six years this instant, to Edward Carter and wife, Elizabeth, till seventeen.

Katherine Stone married her 1st cousin, Edward Spicer, son of Peter Spicer and Mary Busecot. Mary Busecot and Katherine's mother, Abigail Busecot were sisters.

1. Caturn SPICER b. 6 Oct 1696.
2. 2. John SPICER, , 8 b. 1 Jan 1698, New London, New London County, Connecticut; d. 28 Aug 1753, New London, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Sep 1753, New London, New London County, Connecticut.
3. Ebenezer SPICER b. 1699.
4. Mary SPICER b. 8 May 1701, New London County, Connecticut.
5. Anne SPICER b. 28 May 1703, New London County, Connecticut.
6. Jerusha SPICER b. 2 Aug 1706, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 1743.
7. Abigail SPICER b. 8 Apr 1708, Groton, New London, Connecticut.
8. Jemima SPICER b. 14 Apr 1710, Groton, New London, Connecticut.

1. 3. Mary GEER, , 8 b. 14 May 1701, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; d. 28 Aug 1744, New London, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Aug 1744, New London, New London County, Connecticut.
2. Martha GEER
3. Robert GEER
4. Ebenezer GEER b. 1 Apr 1709; d. 28 Aug 1763.
5. James GEER b. 1711.

"Where Peter Spicer came from to New London has not been ascertained but tradition tells us that he came from Virginia to New England and was of English parentage. It is also so recorded in the family Bible of Abel Spicer."

It has been established that Peter's father was Edward Spicer b. 1623

"Feb 23, 1692, the town granted him twenty acres, which was laid out to him March 23, 1692-3, on the east side of the river near his own land. "beginning at a black or gray oak tree marked on four sides near or adjoining to the northwest corner of George Geares hundred acres; from thence running northwest nearest . . . foure rods to a white oak tree marked on four sides; from thence west southerly to a swamp and with the swamp, and so along with the s'd same swamp towards the swamp to George Geares north west corner tree of his hundred acres and from thence towards the northeast nearest joyning to the northwest side of George Geares hundred acres to the above mentioned black or gray oak tree." This land, added to by four generations, remained in the family intact until 1788, when Cyrus Spicer sold his portion of it, on which was built the first house, (to our 8th great grand-uncle) Ensign Isaac Avery. It is now owned by Albert J Clark of Norwich, Ct. The site of the old ancestral home is marked by a slight elevation partly overgrown with bushes and the well now filled with stones is close by..."

"In 1667 the Noank Indians, a remnant of the once warlike Pequot tribe, were ordered to settle on their reservation, called Mashantuckset, a mile or so west of our pioneer ancestor's farm. He evidently lived on amicable terms with them, for there are no complaints entered on the records of the town by either party. Indeed we have reason to be proud of our ancestor, inasmuch as his farm was not enlarged by land forcibly taken from, or obtained by small valueless gifts to the Indians."

A Supplement of The Descendants of Peter Spicer
Susan Meech 1923
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From The Spicer Genealogy; pg 22
"The marriage of Peter Spicer and Mary, daughter of Peter and Mary (May) Busecot, is recorded in Warwick RI as follows...'Peter Spicer of Mohegan or now Norridge in Collony of Conticott and Mary Busecot of the town of Warwick in ye Collony of RI were married Dec. 15, 1670' Eleven children were born to them. Edward, m. Katherine Stone...Peter, m. unknown...William, m. Hannah Roath...Ruth, m. Samuel Newton...Samuel, d. 1748; m. Susannah Olmsby...Jabez, m. Margaret, Peter... Abigail...Hannah...Jane...Mary...Sarah..."

IMMIGRATION: In New London, CT in 1666 probably from Va.
MILITARY: 140 acres were granted his estate in 1700 for volunteer military service against the Indians.

Note: Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island lists a child Joseph.

Inventory and distribution of Peter Spicer's estate is recorded in an old book "now kept in the county clerk's office at Norwich, CT" ... At a Court of Probate held Sept. 18, 1694
Probate Records of New London, CT:

Aug 10, 1714. Mary Spicer, widow and relict of Peter Spicer, administratrix, appeared and made an addition to the inventory of a lot of land. This entry mentions Eldest son, and the other nine children and representatives of one that is deceased.

Sept 13, 1715. Mary Spicer widow of Peter Spicer put the estate into the hands of her eldest son Edward to pay his sisters and brothers as they come of age.

From the Register Land Office, Richmond, Virginia, was obtained the following account of the coming of Peter Spicer to Virginia.

Sources:
Abbrev: History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer.
Title: History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer
Author: Meech and Meech, 1911.
Note: REPOSITORY: My library.
Abbrev: Gen Dictionary of R I
Title: The Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island; Comprising 3 Generations of Settlers Who Came Before 1690.
Author: Austin, John Osborne, 1887
Page: Pg 5.
In an old book now kept in the county clerk's office at Norwich, Ct, is recorded the distribution of Peter Spicer's estate as follows: "At a Court of Probate held Sept. 18, 1694. The inventory of the estate of Peter Spicer deceased was exhibited in Court was proved accepted and ordered to be recorded and this Court grants power of administration to the widow and makes distribution as followeth for the widow thirty six pounds with her thirds of the moveables. To the eldest son Edward double portion 15 pounds 10 shilling and to the rest of the children being ten in number 7 pounds 15 shilling apiece and if any of the children die before they come of age to receive their portion then their part to be equally divided amonst the survivors;" Capt. Brewster & Thomas Rose were appointed overseers.

The Probate Records of New London, Ct, furnish additional data. "Aug 10, 1714. Mary Spicer widow and relict of Peter Spicer late of New London deceased and administratrix of his Estate appeared at this Court and made an addition to the inventory of the said Estate of a lott of land in the plantation given the Volunteers and the other inventoried Estate having been already distributed this Court distributes the said lott as followeth viz: one third part thereof to the widow during her natural life, to the Eldest son a double portion thereof and to the other nine children & ye representatives of one that is deceased equal portions.

"Sept 13, 1715. Mary Spicer widow of Peter Spicer late of New London deceased having put the Estate into the hands of her eldest son Edward to pay his brothers and sisters as they come of age said Edward has this day presented in Court Receipts under the hands of his s'd brothers and sisters for their portion to full satisfaction the Court does thereupon order a quietus off to the s'd administrator."


Note; Interesting facts; The Spicer's and the Geers are blended in several directions;
George Geer’s granddaughter Margaret Parke married Jabez Spicer [who was Peter Spicer’s son] and
George’s grandson Daniel Geer, II married George’s great granddaughter Abigail Spicer who was also Peter's great granddaughter through his son Edward.
[1] George Geer + Sarah Allyn
[2] Daniel Geer, I + ?
[3] Daniel Geer, II + Abigail Spicer [Peter’s great granddaughter]
[3] Mary Geer + John Spicer [Peter’s grandson through Edward]
[4] Abigail Spicer + Daniel Geer

[1] George Geer + Sarah Allyn
[2] Robert Geer + Martha Tyler
[1] George Geer + Sarah Allyn
[2] Sarah Geer + Nathaniel Parke
[3] Margaret Parke + Jabez Spicer [Peter’s son]


Peter Spicer volunteered in the Narranganset War (also known as King Philip's War & Metacom's Rebellion)
KING PHILIP’S WAR : THE EFFECTS

King Philip’s War was one of the bloodiest and most costly in the history of America. One in ten soldiers on both sides was injured or killed. It took many years for Plymouth and the other colonies to recover from damage to property

The outcome of King Philip’s War was devastating to the traditional way of life for Native People in New England. Hundreds of Natives who fought with Philip were sold into slavery abroad. Others, especially women and children, were forced to become servants locally. As the traditional base of existence changed due to the Colonists’ victory, the Wampanoag and other local Native communities had to adapt certain aspects of their culture in order to survive.
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In 1836, the town of Groton was divided, and the larger portion, including all the North Parish, was called the town of Ledyard. This tract of land is mostly fertile, and quite picturesque; it contains many hills and valleys, and has several small water-courses. Part of the peaceful village of Poquetanuck now lies on its northern border, the remainder being within the limits of Preston. About two miles south of this village is located the first tract of land granted to Peter Spicer, whose son Jabez married Margaret Parke, granddaughter of George Geer and who's great-granddaughter, Abigail Spicer, married Daniel Geer, Jr., also a descendant of George.

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The Probate Records of New London County, Connecticut; "Aug 10, 1714. Mary Spicer widow and relict of Peter Spicer late of New London deceased and administratrix of his Estate appeared at this Court and made an addition to the inventory of the said Estate of a lott of land in the plantation given the Volunteers and the other inventoried Estate having been already distributed this Court distributes the said lott as followeth viz: one third part thereof to the widow during her natural life, to the Eldest son a double portion thereof and to the other nine children & ye representatives of one that is deceased equal portions.

Receipt of Mary Spicer to her Son Edward Spicer;

"I Mary Spicer Widow to Peter Spicer formerly of New London, Deceased have had sixty six pounds six shillings in moveables out of the Estate of the s'd Peter Spicer which is in full of what the Court ordered for me and I do hereby acquit my son Edward Spicer his heirs of any further demand on acct of that Estate in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the 9th day of Decmbr 1730.
Wit: her
Humphrey Avery
Mary M Spicer
John Spicer mark

The above receipt seems to indicate that Edward Spicer was not feeling in best of health and wished to make sure that no claims would be made on his heirs. It is probable he died in 1731. His [Page 241] mother Mary (Busecot) Spicer must have been quite aged at this date."

"Sept 13, 1715. Mary Spicer widow of Peter Spicer late of New London deceased having put the Estate into the hands of her eldest son Edward to pay his brothers and sisters as they come of age said Edward has this day presented in Court Receipts under the hands of his s'd brothers and sisters for their portion to full satisfaction the Court does thereupon order a quietus off to the s'd administrator."

Source;
A Supplement of The Descendants of Peter Spicer; Susan Meech 1923

The date of this receipt and that of a similar receipt Jabez wrote to Edward do not coincide. Mary dated her receipt December 1730, while her son Jabez's receipt is dated May 1715. A similar receipt to Edward regarding his share of Peter's estate is dated May 1715. Yet Peter is said to have died in 1694.

In an old book now kept in the county clerk's office at Norwich, Ct, is recorded the distribution of Peter Spicer's estate as follows: "At a Court of Probate held Sept. 18, 1694. The inventory of the estate of Peter Spicer deceased was exhibited in Court was proved accepted and ordered to be recorded and this Court grants power of administration to the widow and makes distribution as followeth for the widow thirty six pounds with her thirds of the moveables. To the eldest son Edward double portion 15 pounds 10 shilling and to the rest of the children being ten in number 7 pounds 15 shilling apiece and if any of the children die before they come of age to receive their portion then their part to be equally divided amonst the survivors;" Capt. Brewster & Thomas Rose were appointed overseers.


Note: Warwick, RI: "Peter Spicer of Mohegan or now Norridge in the Collony of Conticott and Mary Busecot of the town of Warwick in ye Collony of Rhode Island were married Dec 15, 1670" 2
Married: 15 DEC 1670 in Warwick, RI
Note:
The marriage of Peter Spicer and Mary, daughter of Peter and Mary (___) Busecot, is recorded in Warwick, R I as follows: "Peter Spicer of Mohegan or now Norridge in the Collony of Conticott and Mary Busecot of the town of Warwick in ye Collony of Rhode Island were married Dec 15, 1670." Eleven children were born to them, whose names are recorded in a Bible formerly owned by Abel Spicer. The birth dates were not given and can only be conjectured from the dates of marriages known. [Meech]

Source;
Title: History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer
Author: Meech and Meech, 1911.

1. Peter SPICER, II b. 1673, New London, New London County, Connecticut; d. Aft 1757, Norwich East Society, New London County, Connecticut; bur. New London County, Connecticut.
2. 4. Edward SPICER, , 9 b. 1674, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1732, New London, New London County, Connecticut; bur. 1732, New London, New London County, Connecticut.
3. William SPICER, I b. 1675, New London, New London County, Connecticut; d. Bef 1770, Groton, New London, Connecticut; bur. Groton, New London, Connecticut.
4. Ruth SPICER b. 1677, New London County, New London Connecticut; d. North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; bur. North Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
5. Samuel SPICER, I b. 1679, New London County, Connecticut; d. Sep 1748, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; bur. 12 Sep 1748, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
6. Jabez SPICER, , 7 b. 1681, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut [near the village of Poquetanuck]; d. Bef Aug 1751, Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont; bur. Between 1750 and 1751, Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont.
7. Abigail SPICER b. 1683, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1723, New London County, Connecticut; bur. 1723, New London County, Connecticut.
8. Hannah SPICER b. 1685, New London County, Connecticut.
9. Jane SPICER b. 1687, New London County, Connecticut; d. Bef 1744, Rhode Island; bur. Bef 1744, Rhode Island.
10. Mary SPICER b. 1689, New London County, Connecticut; d. Bef 1695, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Bef 1695, New London County, Connecticut.
11. Sarah SPICER b. 1691, New London County, Connecticut; d. Aft 1755, Rhode Island; bur. Aft 1755, Rhode Island.