1. Thomas Royce. Born 1569 in Boeman, Bucks, England. Died Circa 1600 in Martock, Somerset, England. In 1990 there was a publication by the Royce Family Association, 6136 Woodthrush Lane, Charlotte, NC 28227-1026.Sources: Birth: Linda Gipson
2. Robert Royce. Born Circa 1603 in Martock, Somerset, England. Died in New London, Connecticut. Inventory of estate 22 September 1676 at New London. The following information was sent by Ron Dahlgren
My list of sources checked for this line is: Atwater's New Haven (ROSE) Atwater's New Haven (RICE) Austin's 160 Allied Families Boyd's English Origins, 2nd Series, V. 3 Boyer's 144 Ancestral Lines Burke's American Fams. with British Ances. Cowles' Cowles Gen. (1929) Farmer's Register Hughes' American Ancestry Hutton's 17th Cent. Colonial Ancest. Jacobus' Fams. of Ancient New Haven Munsell's Index NEHGS, Gens. of Conn. Fams. Owen's Cross Index-Ancest. Roots of 60 Colonists Savage's Gen. Dict. Spear's Mary & John Search Series, Volume 14 Todd's Thomas and Susannah Bull of Hartford, Conn. Virkus' Compendium
He first married Mary Burns, 1634. Died 1696. He second married Mary Sims, 4 Jun 1634 in Martock, Somerset, England. Born Circa 1614. Died Before 1697 in New London, Connecticut. Mary Sims, however, has been ruled out as a wife (Robert's English Origins v.3, p42-45 1985).Her son was granted administration of the estate 14 July 1697 at Wallingford.They had the following children:
3. Jonathan Royce. Born Circa 1631. Died Sep 1690 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. Inventory of estate 22 September 1690.He first married Mary Spinning, daughter of Humphrey Spinning & (widow Atred), 1656. Born Circa 1638. Died in New London, Connecticut. They had the following children:
He second married Deborah Calkins, daughter of Hugh Caulkins, Jun 1660. They had the following children:
4. Sarah Royce. Born About 1634 in Martsock, Sommersetshire, England. Died 1 May 1711 in Norwich, New London, CT. Lived in Norwich, CT. "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins lists her death as 5/1/1711, age 77 years.She married John calkins. Born Circa 1634 in Monmouthshire, England. Died 8 Jan 1703 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. They had the following children:
5. Nehemiah Royce. Born 1636. Died 7 Nov 1706 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Buried 1706 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Lived in Wallingford CT. "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis. Was a shoemaker by trade.He first married Hannah Morgan, daughter of James Morgan, 20 Nov 1660. Died 19 Jun 1677 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Buried 1677 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.He second married Esther Unknown, Circa 1678. Died 12 Sep 1706 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Buried 1706 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.
6. Joshua Royce. Born 1637 in Martock, Sommersetshire, England.
7. Patience Royce. Born 1 Apr 1642 in Martock, Sommersetshire, England. Died in Died young.
8. Samuel Royce. Born About 1646 in Martock, Sommersetshire, England. He first married Hannah Churchill, 9 Jan 1666/1667. He second married Sarah Baldwin, 5 Jun 1690. They had the following children:
9. Nathaniel Royce. Born 24 Mar 1639 in Martock, Sommersetshire, England. Died 8 Feb 1736 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Buried 1736 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Occupation Ensign. Lived in Wallingford, CT. "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis. Listed as a carpenter, joiner and blacksmith by trade.He first married Esther Moss, 27 Oct 1673. Died 19 Jun 1677 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Buried 1677 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. They had the following children:
He second married Sarah Lathrop, 21 Apr 1681 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Died 11 Nov 1706 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Buried 1706 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Daughter of Samuel Lathrop. "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.They had the following children:
10. Isaac Royce. Born 1650 in Martock, Sommersetshire, England. Died 1682 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Buried 1682 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Lived in Wallingford, CT. "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis. Said to have left an estate valued at 161 pounds."John Lothrop, the eldest son of Samuel, married Ruth Royce. Elizabeth, the oldest daughter of Samuel, was united at the same time to Isaac Royce. This double marriage was solemnized in the court room at New London, December 15, 1669, by Daniel Wetherell, Commissioner, the presiding officer of the court." ... "Incidental testimony leads to the conclusion that Nathaniel Royce subsequently married Sarah, the second daughter of Samuel Lothrop, forming a third nuptial link in the two families. These young people all went to Wallingford, and were early settlers in that plantation." Taken from "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins p 219.He married Elizabeth Lathrop, 15 Dec 1669. Daughter of Samuel Lathrop.They had the following children:
11. Ruth Royce. Born 1648 in Martock, Sommersetshire, England. Lived in New London and Wallingford, CT.
"John Lothrop, the eldest son of Samuel, married Ruth Royce. Elizabeth, the oldest daughter of Samuel, was united at the same time to Isaac Royce. This double marriage was solemnized in the court room at New London, December 15, 1669, by Daniel Wetherell, Commissioner, the presiding officer of the court." ... "Incidental testimony leads to the conclusion that Nathaniel Royce subsequently married Sarah, the second daughter of Samuel Lothrop, forming a third nuptial link in the two families. These young people all went to Wallingford, and were early settlers in that plantation." Taken from "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins p 219.She first married Abraham Doolittle, in Wallingford, CT. Lived in Wallingford CT.She second married John Lothrop, 15 Dec 1669 in New London, New London, CT. Son of Samuel Lothrop.
12. Mary Royce. Born Circa 1657 in Wallingford, New Haven, CT. Died in New London. She first married John Beach, son of Thomas Beach & Sarah Platt, 7 Dec 1678 in Wallingford, New Haven, CT. Born 19 Oct 1655 in Milford, New Haven, CT. Died 1709 in Wallingford, New Haven, CT. John moved to Wallingford in 1673/4. He was a Deacon in the church and a "Sabbath Day Guard" as a young man.They had the following children:
She second married Joseph Langdon, son of John Langdon & Mary Seymour, 1712. Born 18 Mar 1659 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Died 8 Apr 1749 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Will taken 9 april 1736 Carol Strank (1:283/657) has date of death as 31 Mar 1736.
13. Elizabeth Royce. Born Jan 1662 in Connecticut. Died 28 Mar 1687.First child of Jonathan Royce & Deborah Calkins. Date of birth cited as Jan. 1662 in "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins p. 73.She married William Bacchus, 3 Nov 1681 in Norwich, New London, CT.
14. Sarah Royce. Born Oct 1665 in Norwich, New London, CT.Third child of Jonathan Royce & Deborah Calkins. Supposedly married a Samuel Lincoln.
15. Abigail Royce. Born Sep 1667 in Norwich, New London, CT.She married Joseph Cole, 13 Jul 1699.
16. Ruth Royce. Born Apr 1669 in Connecticut. Died 1768. She married Caleb Chappel, 4 Jun 1694.
17. Hannah Royce. Born Apr 1671 in Norwich, New London, CT. Died 1671/1672.Sixth child of Jonathan Royce and Deborah Calkins. Supposedly died young.
18. Abijah Royce. Born Apr 1673 in Connecticut. Died 11 Mar 1690/1691 in Norwich.Seventh child of Jonathan Royce & Deborah Calkins. She married Robert Wade, 11 Mar 1691. They had the following children:
19. Jonathan Royce. Born Aug 1678 in Connecticut. Died 28 Apr 1725 in Norwich, New London, CT.Eighth child of Jonathan Royce & Deborah Calkins.He married Ruth Beckwith, Mar 1700 in Norwich, New London, CT.
20. Deborah Royce. Born 10 Aug 1680 in Norwich, New London, CT.Ninth child of Jonathan Royce & Deborah Calkins.She married Thomas Stodder, Dec 1699. They had the following children:
21. David Royce. Born 19 Aug 1682 in Norwich, New London, CT. Died Before 13 Nov 1711 in Norwich, New London, CT.Tenth and last child of Jonathan Royce & Deborah Calkins.
22. John Royse. Born 9 Nov 1663 in Norwich, CT. Died 29 Nov 1724 in Mansfield, Tolland, CT.Listed as an early settler of Windham, CT.June 12, 1692- First public town meeting (15 men) is held in what became Mansfield, CT. John Royce is listed as town surveyor.October 20, 1703- John Royce listed on the charter granting proprietorship of Mansfield, CT.
"History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins says John married Sarah Perigo on his 20th birthday.He married Sarah Perrigo, 9 Nov 1683 in Norwich, New London, CT. Born About 1663.May have been born in New York State. Married John Royse in 1683. Daughter of Robert Perrigo.They had the following children:
23. Hugh Calkins. Born Jun 1659 in New London, New London, CT. Died 15 Sep 1722.Taken from "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins
24. John Calkins. Born Jul 1661 in Norwich, New London, CT.Taken from "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins
25. James Calkins. Born 29 Apr 1702 in Norwich, New London, CT.Taken from "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins
26. Sarah Calkins. Born in Norwich, New London, CT.Taken from "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins
27. Mary Calkins. Born in Norwich, New London, CT.Taken from "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins
28. Elizabeth Calkins. Born in Norwich, New London, CT.Taken from "History of Norwich, CT" by Frances M. Caulkins
29. Jacob Royce. Born 11 Apr 1697 in Stratford, CT. Died 13 Nov 1727.He married Thankful Beach, daughter of Thomas Beach & Phebe Wilcoxson, 28 Sep 1724 in Wallingford, New Haven, CT. Born 20 Sep 1702 in Wallingford, CT. Died 1754.Sources: Birth: Tolle & Evans have marriage dateaa-1730
30. John Royce. Born 11 Apr 1675 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT."Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.
31. Benjamin Royce. Born 6 May 1677 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT."Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis. He is incorrectly identified as the son of Nehemiah & Hannah Royce. Supposed date of death is suspicious. It's listed as Oct. 20, 1701 but his daughter was born in 1703.He married Rebecca Wilcoxen. Born in Stanford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies. Incorrectly attributes this marriage to "the son of Nehemiah and Hannah Royce.They had the following children:
32. Sarah Royce. Born 3 Apr 1683 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT."Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.
33. Hester Royce. Born 10 Sep 1685 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Died 14 Oct 1703. Buried 1703.Probably died in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.
34. Lois Royce. Born 29 Jul 1687 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT."Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.
35. Elizabeth Royce. Born 28 Dec 1689 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT."Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.
36. Isaac Royce. Born 28 Oct 1673 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Died 8 Dec 1673 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT. Buried 1673 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT."Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.
37. Robert Royce. Born 4 Sep 1674 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT."Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.He first married Mary Porter, 2 Jun 1692 in CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies. Mary's last name from Sue Tryforos (AOL 4/17/94).They had the following children:
He second married Abigail Benedict, 1709.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.They had the following children:
38. Sarah Royce. Born 10 Mar 1677 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT."Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.
39. Martha Royce. Born 1 Jun 1679 in Wallingford, Middlesex CO, CT."Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles H. Davis.
56. John Royse. Born 11 Dec 1686 in Norwich, New London, CT. Died 11 Dec 1699 in Windham, CT.Dates of birth and death taken from Vital Records of Windham, CT (Arnold copy 1692-1850, vol. A, page 23) and Family Records, Town of Windham (Vol. 2, page 21).
57. Moses Royse. Born 6 Jun 1689 in Windham, Windham, CT. Buried 1768.Probably born in CT, lived in Orange County, N. Y. He married an unknown person in 1725 (?) and had two children, John and Daniel. Married a second wife. He was an Indian trader and second wife and a daughter were captured by Indians and never seen again. It is from from son John Sr. that Doris Royse Keefe is descended. The kidnapping occurred in "the Highlands of New York." The girl was six yrs old.Date of birth taken from Vital Records of Windham, CT (Arnold copy 1692-1850, vol. A, page 23) and Family Records, Town of Windham (Vol. 2, page 21).He first married Hannah Unknown, About 1718 in Prob. Mansfield, CT.Moses Royse married twice and it is from this marriage that John Royse Sr. and a brother Daniel were born. First name taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849."They had the following children:
He second married Unknown Unknown, 1732.This second wife and a daughter were lost to Indians. This wife bore a half-brother to Moses, named Aaron Royse, 1734 - 1818.They had the following children:
58. James Royse. Born 13 Aug 1691 in Windham, Windham, CT. Died 6 Jan 1766 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1766 in Mansfield, CT.Date of birth taken from Vital Records of Windham, CT (Arnold copy 1692-1850, vol. A, page 23) and Family Records, Town of Windham (Vol. 2, page 21). "Records, Mansfield, CT." lists two "additional children of this marriage: Another John Royce b. 2/24/1721-1722 and An (sic probably Ann) b. 1/2/1718-1719. I believe the second John is a mistake. If there was an An then she didn't live long enough to be baptised since all the other children were.He married Mehitable Arnold. Died 15 Mar 1756 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1756 in Mansfield, CT.Records, Mansfield, CT.They had the following children:
59. Patience Royse. Born 4 Sep 1693 in Windham, Windham, CT.Date of birth taken from Vital Records of Windham, CT (Arnold copy 1692-1850, vol. A, page 23) and Family Records, Town of Windham (Vol. 2, page 21).She married Bowley Arnold.
60. Aaron Royse. Born 17 Feb 1695 in Windham, Windham, CT.Date of birth taken from Vital Records of Windham, CT (Arnold copy 1692-1850, vol. A, page 23) and Family Records, Town of Windham (Vol. 2, page 21).
61. Daniel Royse. Born 27 May 1697 in Windham, Windham, CT.Date of birth taken from Vital Records of Windham, CT (Arnold copy 1692-1850, vol. A, page 23) and Family Records, Town of Windham (Vol. 2, page 21).He married Mary Unknown, About 1716 in Tolland, Mansfield, CT. Born About 1703.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849."They had the following children:
62. Ebenezer Royse. Born 31 Mar 1699 in Windham, Windham, CT.Date of birth taken from Vital Records of Windham, CT (Arnold copy 1692-1850, vol. A, page 23) and Family Records, Town of Windham (Vol. 2, page 21).
63. Dorothy Royse. Born 14 Feb 1701 in Tolland, Mansfield, CT.Name could have been Dorothy.She married Peter Cross. Born 30 Mar 1719 in Tolland, Mansfield, CT.
64. David Royse. Born 28 May 1703 in Tolland, Mansfield, CT. Died 28 Mar 1759 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1759 in Mansfield, CT.Possibly named Daniel. Listed as Daniel or David in I.G.I. files of CT.He married Hannah Hall, 26 Oct 1732 in Mansfield, Mansfield, CT. Born 1 Dec 1710 in Mansfield, CT. Died 31 Aug 1775 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1775 in Old Storrs Cem, Mansfield, CT. They had the following children:
65. Benajah Royse. Born 9 Nov 1708 in Mansfield, Tolland, CT.
66. Patina Royse. Born 1710.
67. Mindwell Royce. Born 12 Oct 1703 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
68. Nathaniel Royce. Born 23 Oct 1694 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
69. Dinah Royce. Born 24 Feb 1696 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
70. Josiah Royce. Born 10 Jul 1698 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
71. Ruth Royce. Born Sep 1701 in Wallingford, CT.
72. Sarah Royce. Born 4 Apr 1703 in Wallingford, CT. Died 5 Aug 1723.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
73. Timothy Royce. Born 2 Jun 1705 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
74. Mary Royce. Born Jul 1707 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
75. Elizabeth Royce. Born Aug 1709 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
76. Gideon Royce. Born 4 May 1711 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
77. Prudence Royce. Born 11 Apr 1714 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
78. Moses Royce. Born 24 Sep 1716 in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
79. Martha Royce. Born in Wallingford, CT.From "Early Families of Wallingford, CT" by Charles Davies.
80. Lydia Royce. Born 20 Nov 1719 in Wallingford, CT.
Sixth Generation
93. Moses Royce. Born in CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." Marriage info from "Town Records - Marriages, Mansfield, CT." Date of marriage is listed as 1743-4.He married Mary Royce, daughter of James Royse & Mehitable Arnold, 12 Jan 1743 in Mansfield, CT. Born 20 Aug 1723 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
94. Jeshuran Royce.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." Not sure if this is a male or female child.
95. Hannah Royce.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849."
96. John Royse. Born About 1725 in New York State. Died 1808 in Pennsylvania. Occupation Senior.Had a brother Daniel and half-brother Aaron. Was child of Moses Royse by his first wife. The 1992 IGI Files mention a Daniel, Frederick and Jacob Larue Royse in John Sr,'s will probated 15 Sept. 1803 in Hampshire CO, W. VA. Baptism record taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849."He married Hannah Unknown.Possibly Hannah Bellamy. IGI files for CT list a daughter, Hannah, born to a John Royse (1725) and Hannah Bellamy. The notation 1725 after John's names is NOT mine, but as it appears in the IGI files. Birth took place in the New Haven/Wallingford area. 6/18/1753.They had the following children:
97. Daniel Royse.Son of Moses Royse and his first wife. Bro of John Royse, half-bro of Aaron Royse (second wife). Both settled in Somerset Co. PA.
98. David Royse.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849."
99. Peter Royse.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." Don't understand this. By this time Moses should have already been married to his second wife.
100. Aaron Royse. Born 1734 in NY. Died 1818.Son of Moses Royse by second wife and half brother to John Royse.Aaron Royse, 1734-1818, son of Moses by his second wife, was a waggoner in General Braddock's army when it met defeat. So was Daniel Boone. Aaron was married in 1759, Moses, only child by this wife born 1761 in Highlands of New York. Mother died when 1 yr old. Aaron remarried Sept. 1763. When Moses was 14 yrs old the family moved to State of Virginia and landed at Alexandria. Half-brother John Royse Sr. had gone earlier to Turkey Foot Twp, Somerset Co., PA. Land grants dated 1769.He first married Nancy Pierce, in Hampshire, Spring Gap, VA. Died 1762.March 1992 IGI files list marriage of Aaron Royse and Nancy Pierce in 1759, Hampshire, Spring Gap. It is unproven that this is the correct first wife of Aaron, but it coincides with timetable built by Chelsea Dinn. Chelsea further states that twins (Hiram & Solomon) were born to Aaron and Nancy Royse in his timetable.They had the following children:
He second married _____ Unknown. Died About 1762 in New York. Buried About 1762 in New York.
First wife of Aaron Royse. Mother of Moses Royse (NOT the Moses who was Frederick Royse's grandfather). Probably married in New York state. Dies when Moses was 1 year old. Source: Chelsea Dinn.They had the following children:
101. Unknown Royse. Born 1736 in New York.This unnamed sister of Aaron Royse (half-sister of John Royse Sr) and daughter of Moses Royse and his second wife, apparently was kidnapped (with her mother) by Indians and never seen again. This happened in 1742.
102. John Royce. Born 23 Feb 1716 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
103. James Royce.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." "Records" indicates James was married twice, in 1742 to Abigail, then in 1751 to Abial. Dates of birth for children do NOT agreewith this. I believe Abigail and Abial to be the same person. If so, then last name of individual is uncertain.He first married Abigail Scripture, 10 Dec 1742 in Mansfield, Mansfield, CT. Died 6 Mar 1751 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1751 in Mansfield, CT."Records, Mansfield, CT." Daughter of John Scripture.They had the following children:
He second married Abial Chamberlain, 10 Dec 1751 in Mansfield, Mansfield, CT. Died 15 May 1771 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1771 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Marriages, Mansfield, CT." Daughter of Joseph Chamberlain of Willington, CT.They had the following children:
104. Mary Royce. Born 20 Aug 1723 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."She married Moses Royce, son of Moses Royse & Hannah Unknown, 12 Jan 1743 in Mansfield, CT. Born in CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." Marriage info from "Town Records - Marriages, Mansfield, CT." Date of marriage is listed as 1743-4.
105. Mehitabel Royce. Born 5 Oct 1727 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
106. David Royce. Born 8 May 1730 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
107. Sarah Royce. Born 23 Feb 1732 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
108. Joseph Royce. Born 20 Dec 1720 in Mansfield, CT. Died 21 Jan 1721 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1721 in Mansfield, CT."Records, Mansfield, CT." Joseph is NOT listed in baptism records of the first church in Mansfield while all his siblings are.
109. Sarah Royce. Born 5 Feb 1721 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
110. Mary Royce. Born 15 Mar 1723 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
111. Ruth Royce. Born 1 May 1726 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
112. Daniel Royce. Born Jan 1727 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
113. Dorothy Royce. Born Dec 1729 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
114. Bridget Royce. Born Jan 1732 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
115. Gershom Royse. Born 21 Sep 1733 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."He married Alice Royse, 16 Aug 1759 in Mansfield, CT. Died 13 Jan 1770 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1770 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT." Daughter of John Royse of Ashford, CT.They had the following children:
116. Deborah Royce. Born 10 Jul 1735 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT." Looks like she was baptisted before she was born! Something's wrong on this.
117. Hannah Royce. Born 27 Feb 1737 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 171 0-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
118. Lois Royce. Born 11 Feb 1739 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
119. Abigal Royce. Born 5 Feb 1741 in Mansfield, CT."Records, Mansfield, CT." Lists dob as either 1741 or 1742. Not mentioned in baptism records so she probably died very young or at birth.
120. David Royce. Born 28 Mar 1744 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." Mother & Father listed in baptism records as Rice, not Royce. And "Records, Mansfield, CT." Was apparently baptised before he was born! Problem record here.He married Phebe Webber, 15 Nov 1764 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Marriages, Mansfield, CT."They had the following children:
121. Eunice Royce. Born 26 May 1746 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT." "Records" indicates another Eunice being born Sept. 29, 1752. Do NOT know if this is the same person or another daughter with the same name.
122. John Royce. Born 28 Jun 1748 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."
123. Isaac Royce. Born 1 Jul 1750 in Mansfield, CT.Taken from "Records of the First Church in Mansfield, Baptisms 1710-1849." And "Records, Mansfield, CT."He married Abigail Grow, 20 Mar 1777 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Marriages, Mansfield, CT."They had the following children:
124. Asa Royce. Born 27 Oct 1757 in Mansfield, CT."Records, Mansfield, CT." If this is a son of David & Hannah Hall Royce then David was 54 when this child was born. Seems kind of old to be having another kid.He married Sarah Webber, 26 Nov 1780 in Mansfield, CT. Died 22 May 1807 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1807 in Old Storrs Cem, Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Marriages, Mansfield, CT."They had the following children:
Seventh Generation
139. John Royse. Born 1745. Died 1778. Occupation Junior.First child of John Royse Sr & Hannah ?; m. Elizabeth ?He married Elizabeth Unknown.
140. Hannah Royse. Born 1747. Died 1835.Second child of John Royse Sr. & Hannah ? M. Thomas Gaddis 1742-1834.She married Thomas Gaddis.
141. Frederick Royse. Born 1750 in PA. Died 1825 in Fredericksburg, Indiana.Frederick Royse may have been born in Virginia or what is now West Virginia. He married Sarah DeWitt, daughter of Peter and Jane DeWitt and they had ten children, one of whom was Gabriel Royse. Was in Bedford County PA Rangers during the Revolutionary War. He was enrolled as Frederick "Rice." Between 1783 -1799 births of his children are recorded in the Bardstown KY LEDGER. Moved to Clark's Grant, Indiana, about 1799, after holding lands in Turkeyfoot TWP Bedford County PA, West VA (then VA) and in Kentucky. Bought 1500 acres in 1812 which were sold in 1815. Fred and Sarah's graves were on original farmstead but ploughed over by a Gabriel T. Royse (not their son but a later Gabriel) and lost.May also have served in the Hampshire Co. Va. militia.Mentioned in his father's will with bros(?) Daniel and Jacob LaRue Royse in Hampshire CO, W.VA in 1850.Listed in the 1820 IN Census (Page 221) as having 1 male 19-25, 1 male 45 and over, and one female 45 and over. Listed 2 persons engaged in agriculture.He married Sarah Dewitt.Other than that she was a daughter of Peter and Jane DeWitt and that she and Frederick Royse had 10 children, nothing further known. She and Frederick Royse came to Kentucky, vicinity of Bardstown before 1785. Came to Indiana Terr. in 1799.They had the following children:
142. Elizabeth Royse. Born 1758. Died 1834.Fifth child of John Royse Sr. & Hannah ? M. William McCoy 1754-1813.She married William McCoy.
143. Sarah Ann Royse. Born 10 Apr 1766 in Wallingford, New Haven, CT.Child of John Royse Sr. & Hannah ? Do not have dates. 1992 CT IGI Files page 32,004
144. Snyder Royse.According to Shirley Craig's History of Washington Co, IN. both Frederick Royse and his brother, Snyder Royse, served in the Bedford Co PA Militia during the Revolutionary War.
145. Unknown Royse.Sixth child of John Royse Sr. & Hannah ? No dates.
146. Solomon Royse. Born 11 Sep 1764 in Bedford, VA.March 1992 IGI files list birth of Solomon to Aaron Royse and Nancy Pierce in Bedford (CO?). Twin brother of Hiram according to Chelsea Dinn. It also lists the birth of William Royse, son of Solomon and Sarah Stotts Royse, on 2/14/1799 in Bedford.
147. Hiram Royse. Born 11 Sep 1764 in Bedford, VA.Twin brother of Solomon.
148. Mary Royse. Born 1768.Source: Chelsea Dinn.
149. Aaron Royse. Born 1769.Source: Chelsea Dinn. Son of Aaron and Nancy Pierce Royse.
150. Elizabeth Royse. Born 1772.Source: Chelsea Dinn.
151. Nancy Royse. Born 1774.Source: Chelsea Dinn.
152. Moses Royse. Born 1761 in VA. Died 1829.Source: Chelsea Dinn. March 1992 IGI files list a marriage of a Moses Royse to Rebbecca Stonebridge in 1799 in Frederick (CO?) VA.
153. Abigail Royse. Born 27 Aug 1743 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT." Records also lists another Abigail born Aug. 22, 1753. Believe this to be a mistake.
154. Zerviah Royse. Born 9 Mar 1745 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
155. James Royse. Born 14 Jan 1746 in Mansfield, CT. Died 14 Jul 1835 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1835 in Old Storrs Cem, Mansfield, CT. Occupation Captain."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT." Lists year of birth as 1746-7.He married Eunice Heath, 19 Feb 1772 in Mansfield, CT. Born About 1752. Died 5 Dec 1836 in Mansfield, CT. Buried About 1836 in Old Storrs Cem, Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT." Daughter of Obadiah Heath, Jr.They had the following children:
156. Solomon Royse. Born 7 Jun 1752 in Mansfield, CT. Died 17 Aug 1823 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1823 in Old Storrs Cem, Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."He married Lydia Unknown. Died 18 Jul 1824 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1824 in Old Storrs Cem, Mansfield, CT.
157. Mehitable Royse. Born 8 Sep 1756 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
158. Uzziel Royse. Born 4 Aug 1758 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
159. Anna Royse. Born 7 Apr 1760 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
160. Dinah Royse. Born 30 Jun 1763 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
161. Lois Royse. Born 25 Nov 1765 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
162. Joseph Chamberlain Royse. Born 16 Jul 1768 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."He married Matilda Upham, 10 Nov 1794 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT." Daughter of Joseph Upham of Mansfield, CT.They had the following children:
163. Elijah Royse. Born 4 Jun 1760 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
164. Philip Royse. Born 21 Feb 1762 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
165. Elisha Royse. Born 28 Mar 1764 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
166. Justus Royse. Born 30 Mar 1766 in Mansfield, CT. Died 17 Jun 1766 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1766 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
167. Alice Royse. Born 10 Sep 1767 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
168. Eastman Royse. Born 3 Jan 1770 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
169. Unknown Royse. Born 18 May 1765 in Mansfield, CT. Died May 1765 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1765 in Mansfield, CT.Twins, stillborn. "Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
170. Unknown Royse. Born 18 May 1765 in Mansfield, CT. Died 18 May 1765 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1765 in Mansfield, CT.Twins, stillborn. "Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
171. David Royse. Born 1 Apr 1766 in Mansfield, CT. Died 1 Apr 1766 in Mansfield, CT. Buried 1766 in Mansfield, CT.Died same day he was born. "Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
172. Sally Royse. Born 3 Jun 1767 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
173. Deborah Royse. Born 29 Mar 1769 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
174. Jeduthan Royse. Born 13 Apr 1772 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."He married Hannah Moulton, 3 Apr 1803 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Marriages, Mansfield, CT." Daughter of Asa Moulton.They had the following children:
175. Snubael Royse. Born 6 Jul 1776 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
176. Phebe Royse. Born 3 Sep 1778 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
177. David Royse. Born 8 Nov 1780 in Mansfield, CT.Second son to bear the name David. First son died same day he was born. "Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
178. Alpheus Royse. Born 24 May 1787 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
179. Alba Grow Royse. Born 10 May 1778 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
180. Tirza Royse. Born 19 Jan 1780 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
181. Joseph Royse. Born 8 Apr 1782 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
182. Loranda Royse. Born 20 Oct 1781 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
183. Asa Royse. Born 18 Feb 1784 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."He married Eunice Butler, 9 Jan 1805 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Marriages, Mansfield, CT."They had the following children:
184. Sarah Royse. Born 8 Feb 1786 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
185. Ruth Royse. Born 18 Oct 1788 in Mansfield, CT."Town Records - Births, Mansfield, CT."
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