Some Descendants of
WILLIAM CHILSON


Chilson Index

Generation No. 1


  1. WILLIAM1 CHILSON was born Abt. 1577. He married CHRISTINE TRENICKE 10 Aug 1604 in Ugborough, Devonshire, England, daughter of PHILIP TRENICKE and THOMASIN VALLAND.

    Children of WILLIAM CHILSON and CHRISTINE TRENICKE are:

    1. i. Hugh Chilson, Baptized, 26 Jan 1605/06 in Ugborough, Devonshire, England
    2. ii.Anthony Chilson, born Abt. 1610.
    3. iii.WALSINGHAM CHILSON, born Abt. 1613 in Ugborough, Devonshire, England; died Abt. 1669 in Saco, ME.
    4. iv.Margaret Chilson, Baptized, 17 Nov 1616, Ugborough, Devonshire, England
    5. v.William Chilson, Baptized, 10 Jan 1618/19, Ugborough, Devonshire, England


Generation No. 2

  1. Anthony2 Chilson (WILLIAM1) was Baptised, 26 May 1610, Ugborough, Devonshire, England. He married Elinora Blachiner 30 Nov 1633 in Ugborough, Devonshire, England.

    Child of Anthony Chilson and Elinora Blachiner is:

    1. i. Maria Chilson, born Abt. 21 May 1637.


  1. WALSINGHAM2 CHILSON (WILLIAM1) Baptised, 25 Jul 1613, Ugborough, Devonshire, England, and died Abt. 1669 in Saco, ME. He married MARY Abt. 1639 in Saco, ME.

    More About WALSINGHAM CHILSON:
    1642-1652, Recorded in Marblehead, MA
    13 Jul 1655, Sold land in Marblehead to Francis Johnson
    1655, Inhab. of Saco, ME
    1668, In Salem, MA
    1669, Gave Entire Estate in Saco to Son William

    More About MARY:
    1659, Court for "being in drink and Drinking of an health"
    24 Aug 1674, Buried in Saco, MA

    Children of WALSINGHAM CHILSON and MARY are:

    1. i. William Chilson, born Abt. 1639; died 01 Jul 1676 in Saco, ME. He married Grace Briers Abt. 1674 in Scarborough, ME.
    2. ii.Mary Chilson, born Abt. 1641. She married John Cole 23 Dec 1658 in Saco, ME.
    3. iii.Joseph Chilson, born Abt. 1642.
    4. iv.JOHN CHILSON, born Abt. 1645.



Generation No. 3

  1. JOHN3 CHILSON (WALSINGHAM2) was born Abt. 1645. He married SARAH ANN JENKS 28 Jul 1667 in Lynn, MA, daughter of JOSEPH JENKS and ELIZABETH GROVER.

    Children of JOHN CHILSON and SARAH JENKS are:

    1. i. Joseph Chilson, born Abt. 31 Aug 1670 in Lynn, MA; died 13 May 1740 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA.
    2. ii. Sarah Chilson, born 04 Aug 1673 in Lynn, MA. She married (1) Robert Burnell 02 Feb 1693/94 in Lynn, MA. She married (2) Samual Porter 04 Dec 1705 in Ipswich, Essex, MA.
    3. iii.William Chilson, born Abt. 1676. He married Jane Rhodes Abt. 1696 in Lynn, MA.
    4. iv. WALSINGHAM CHILSON, born 1681; died 15 Jan 1760 in Bellingham, MA.
    5. v. John Chilson, born Abt. 1686 in Lynn, Essex Co., MA; died 15 Dec 1774 in Conway, Franklin, MA.



Generation No. 4

  1. Joseph4 Chilson (JOHN3) was born Abt. 31 Aug 1670 in Lynn, MA, and died 13 May 1740 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA. He married (1) Hepsibah Bef. 18. He married (2) Sarah White 04 Jun 1718 in Mendon, Worcester Co., MA, daughter of John White and Sarah.

    Children of Joseph Chilson and Sarah White are:

    1. i. Beriah Chilson, died 24 May 1756 in Northhampton, Hampshire Co., MA.
    2. ii. Jeremiah Chilson, born Abt. 1719 in Worcester, Co., MA; died 24 Jan 1805 in Worcester, Co., MA.
    3. iii. Benjamin Chilson.
    4. iv. Hepsibah Chilson.


  1. WALSINGHAM4 CHILSON (JOHN3) was born 1681, and died 15 Jan 1760 in Bellingham, MA. He married SUSANNE EDMUNDS 20 Oct 1709 in Lynn, MA, daughter of JOSEPH EDMUNDS and ELIZABETH BURGES.

    More About WALSINGHAM CHILSON:
    Abt. 1738, Settled at South Bellingham, MA
    1742, Tythingman
    1744, On the School Committe, Bellingham, MA

    Children of WALSINGHAM CHILSON and SUSANNE EDMUNDS are:

    1. i. John Chilson, died 07 Oct 1741 in Bellingham, MA.
    2. ii. JOSEPH CHILSON, born 1718 in Lynn, MA; died 08 Feb 1778 in Bellingham, MA.
    3. iii. Mary Chilson, died 14 Jul 1736 in Bellingham, MA.
    4. iv. Sarah Chilson, died 19 Jul 1747 in Bellingham, MA.
    5. v. Susanne Chilson. She married Jonathan Bosworth 09 May 1744 in Bellingham, MA.
    6. vi. Dorcas Chilson, died 18 Nov 1743 in Bellingham, MA.
    7. vii. Lynn Chilson.


  1. John4 Chilson (JOHN3) was born Abt. 1686 in Lynn, Essex Co., MA, and died 15 Dec 1774 in Conway, Franklin, MA. He married (1) Elizabeth Jenks (intention Date) 27 Apr 1706 in Lynn, MA. He married (2) Sarah Wetmore 26 Sep 1723 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.

    Children of John Chilson and Elizabeth Jenks are:

    1. i. Elizabeth Chilson, born Abt. 1717 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.
    2. ii. John Chilson, born 28 Aug 1718 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.


    Children of John Chilson and Sarah Wetmore are:
    1. i. Sarah Chilson, born 19 Aug 1724 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.
    2. ii. Asaph Chilson, born 09 Mar 1726/27 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.
    3. iii. Ebenezer Chilson, born 06 Jul 1729 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT; died Bef. 07 May 1736 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.
    4. iv.Hope Chilson, born 18 May 1732 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.
    5. v. Joseph Chilson, born 23 Oct 1735 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.
    6. vi.Ebenezer Chilson, born 07 May 1736 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.



Generation No. 5

  1. Beriah5 Chilson (Joseph41) died 24 May 1756 in Northhampton, Hampshire Co., MA. He married Patience Gansey/Garnsey 07 Apr 1736 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.

    Children of Beriah Chilson and Patience Gansey/Garnsey are:

    1. i. Gershom Chilson, Baptized 16 Apr 1738, in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
    2. ii. Hannah Chilson, Baptised 06 May 1739, in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
    3. iii. Hephzibah Chilson, Baptized 23 Aug 1741, in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
    4. iv. Patience Chilson.
    5. v. Freelove Chilson, born Abt. 1756. She married Samual Wright.
    6. vi. Joseph Chilson, born Bef. 1755; died 28 May 1832 in Westhampton, Hampton Co., MA.
    7. vii.Beriah Chilson.
    8. viii.Elihu Chilson. He married Margaret French 10 May 1775 in Northhampton, Hampshire Co., MA.


  1. Jeremiah5 Chilson (Joseph4) was born Abt. 1719 in Worcester, Co., MA, and died 24 Jan 1805 in Worcester, Co., MA. He married Rachael Humes 13 Oct 1755 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.

    Children of Jeremiah Chilson and Rachael Humes are:

    1. i. Levi Chilson, born 09 Jun 1756 in Gloucester.
    2. ii. David Chilson, born 14 Nov 1757 in Gloucester; died 16 Mar 1817 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
    3. iii. Rhoda Chilson, born 10 Nov 1758 in Gloucester. She married Gideon Lesure 11 Dec 1783 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
    4. iv. Reuben Chilson, born 02 Jun 1760 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
    5. v. Molly Chilson, born 27 Nov 1761 in Douglas, Worcester Co., MA. She married John Smith 20 Oct 1784 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
    6. vi. Mercy Chilson, born 31 Oct 1763 in Gloucester.
    7. vii. Margret Chilson, born 27 Dec 1765 in Gloucester.
    8. viii. Chloa Chilson, born 16 May 1768 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
    9. ix. Nathan Chilson, born 10 Sep 1770 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
    10. x. Rachel Chilson, born 30 Apr 1777 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.

  1. JOSEPH5 CHILSON (WALSINGHAM4) was born 1718 in Lynn, MA, and died 08 Feb 1778 in Bellingham, MA. He married (1) Mercy Shuttleworth 23 Nov 1744 in Bellingham, MA. He married (2) LYDIA PRATT 13 Oct 1749 in Dedham, MA, daughter of JOSEPH PRATT and LYDIA HAWS.

    More About JOSEPH CHILSON:
    Conducted a Blacksmith Shop on the road from Bellingham to Woonsocket, RI
    1745-1764, Servered as Town Clerk of Bellingham, MA

    Marriage Notes for JOSEPH CHILSON and LYDIA PRATT:
    Per History of Norfolk County, Married on 15 Nov 1747, but per Dedham Church Records they were married on 13 Oct 1749 with intentions being filed on 15 Nov 1747. I tend to belived marriage date of 13 Oct 1749, because their first child together was born 17 Jul 1751.

    Child of JOSEPH CHILSON and Mercy Shuttleworth is:

    1. i. Martha Chilson, born 13 Apr 1746 in Bellingham, MA.


    Children of JOSEPH CHILSON and LYDIA PRATT are:
    1. i. Joseph Chilson, born 17 Jul 1751 in Bellingham, MA.
    2. ii. JOHN CHILSON, born 03 Feb 1754 in Bellingham, MA; died 05 Dec 1830 in Bellingham, MA.
    3. iii. Joshua Chilson, born 08 Jul 1756 in Bellingham, MA; died 03 Jan 1835 in Bellingham, MA.
    4. iv. Jedediah Chilson, born 18 Apr 1758 in Bellingham, MA; died 26 Oct 1759 in Bellingham, MA.
    5. v.Mary Chilson, born 23 Jun 1761 in Bellingham, MA. She married Amos Thomson 14 Dec 1785 in Bellingham, MA.


  1. Asaph5 Chilson (John4) was born 09 Mar 1726/27 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT. He married (1) Chloe Dowd 20 Jun 1749 in Middletown, CT, daughter of Issac Dowd and Abigail Stevens. He married (2) Lucretia Hanford 17 Jan 1762 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT.

    Children of Asaph Chilson and Chloe Dowd are:

    1. i. Chloe Chilson, born 14 Apr 1750 in Middletown, CT.
    2. ii. Asaph Chilson, born 07 Jun 1752 in Middletown, CT.
    3. iii. Hannah Chilson, born 02 Jun 1754 in Middletown, CT.
    4. iv.Rachael Chilson, born 04 Mar 1759 in Middletown, CT.


    Children of Asaph Chilson and Lucretia Hanford are:
    1. i. Eunice Chilson, born 11 Feb 1765 in Middletown, CT; died 27 Nov 1792 in Franklin Co., MA. She married Richard Ellis 12 Dec 1780 in Ashfield, Franklin Co., MA.
    2. ii. Lucretia Chilson, born 31 Jan 1767 in Middletown, CT. She married Simeon Crittenden.
    3. iii. Chloe Chilson, born 1769 in Conway, Franklin, MA.
    4. iv. Abigail Chilson, born 1771 in Conway, Franklin, MA.
    5. v. Huldah Chilson, born 1773 in Conway, Franklin, MA.
    6. vi. Unknown Chilson, born 1777 in Conway, Franklin, MA.
    7. vii. John Chilson, born Oct 1785 in Albany, Bradford Co., PA Or Conway, MA; died 03 Jan 1860.



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