Zacheus and Jerusha (ROSE) MALTBY
His Parents - Daniel and Esther (MOSS) MALTBY
Spouse Parents -
Kids - Jerusha , Lucretia , Molly , Zacheus , Sabra , Patience , Zacheus , Samuel , Jonathan and Sarah Matilda
CFG-G. Zacheus MALTBY, b. June, 1754, at Northford (?), (Dan.3, Dan.2, Wm.1). He was of Branford in 1775 (Rev. War. Rec.) and 1776, according to his father's will, also in 1781, (see Deed of his mother).
Norfolk Rec., from Mrs. Howard Williston Carter, states:
"Zacheus Maltbie bought land in Norfolk, Conn., June 12, 1781."
"Zacheus and Jerusha Maltbie joined the Church of Christ of
Norfolk, Nov. 16, 1783."
Miss Ethel Lord Scofield found that the wife of Zacheus was
"Jerusha ROSE."
In 1783 "Jerusha Maltbie, adult, was bapt."
Also, 1783 (Norfolk Rec. Vol. III). "Zacheus Maltbie and Jerusha
removed to Vermont."
(First Census of United States, 1790) gives:
"Zacheus Maltbie. Litchfield, Litchfield
1 male over 16
1 male under 16
1 female."
In 1797. "Zacheus Maltby buys land at Lee, Mass., in which he is described as "of New Marlborough, Mass." This is only a fairly long drive from Norfolk.
In 1800, he is called "of Lee Hatter."
Rev. Jonathan (4) Maltby wrote of him" "--Cousin Zacheus MALTBY, brother to Deacon Benjamin, died about ten years ago." (Letter is dated "Oct. 31, 1845," which would make his death about 1835) "in Eden, State of New York. Know not but that his widow is still living. They had three daughters and three sons:--Jerusha, Lucretia, Sabrina, Zacheus, Samuel and Jonathan, all living."
The Rev. War Service of Zacheus, follows:
"First Regt. General Wooster, 1775. Recruited in New Haven, Conn. Raised on first call for troops by General, in April--May, 1775. Marched to New York latter part of June and encamped at Harlem. Took part in operations above Lake George and Champlain.
Assisted in the reduction of St. John's in October. Stationed at Montreal (Canada). Adopted as Continental 6th Company, 1st. Regt.
Capt. William Douglas, of Northford." (Enlistment Roll is missing).
"Discharge Roll. Zacheus Maltbie discharged in Northern Department. Nov. 28, 1775."
(Coll. Conn. Hist. Soc., Vol. VIII. Revolutionary Rolls & Lists)
"Maltbie,--Zacheus.
Continental Regiment, 1775.
1st Regiment,--Col. Wooster."
Children of Zacheus and Jerusha (ROSE) MALTBY.
CFG-GA. Jerusha MALTBY, bapt. Dec. 7, 1783, Norfolk
CFG-Gb. Lucretia " " " " " "
CFG-Gc. Molly Rose " " " " " "
CFG-GD. Zacheus " " Aug. 29, 1785; d. Dec. 1785, Norfolk
CFG-Ge. (Sabra " bp. May 2, 1787, Norfolk
(Sabrina
CFG-Gf. Patience " bp. Aug. 6, 1791, Norfolk
probably died same month.
CFG-GG. Zacheus " bp. May 25, 1793, Norfolk
CFG-GH. Samuel " bp. Aug. 16, 1797, Norfolk
CFG-GI. Jonathan " bp. April 12, 1801, Norfolk
CFG-Gj. Sarah Matilda MALTBY, bp. Aug. 9, 1807 (Untraced) Norfolk
Note. A child of Zacheus and Jerusha died "Aug. 1791."
Possibly this was Patience.
(Hist. Erie Co., N.Y. Vol. I) "East Evans (Jerusaleen) was settled in 1815 by Zacheus Maltby and his son Jonathan."
A pencil note of Rev. Jonathan (4) Maltby, states:
"Zacheus mar. a Rose."
(New Haven Rec., Vol. 8, p. 296. Sept. 1777)
"Zacheus Maltbie of Branford drafted to compleat the army and refused to enlist, brought before the Court and judged not quilty, but paid fine of #1-17-5."
CFG-B
Parents
Jerusha