Augustus Williams and Hannah (Nancy) (TOWNSHEND) MALTBY
His Parents - Colonel Stephen and Abigail (WILLIAMS) MALTBY
Spouce's Parents -
Kids - Theodore , Augustus , George and two daughters
CFH-HA. Augustus Williams MALTBY, b. Oct. 22, 1789 (Stephen 4, Benj.3, Dan.2, Wm.1). His birth date "Oct. 22" is taken from Mrs. Cushman's notes: "it was 'in a stray volume at Branford without a number' as follows, 'Augustus Williams Maltby, son of Stephen and Abigail, b. Oct. 22, 1789.' "
He was admitted to the church at Northford, July 8, 1810.
For the record of his marriage I am indebted to Mr. Clarence D. Smith, of Rome, N.Y. who sent (evidently from the "New Haven Genealogical Magazine"), the following: "Hannah Townshend m. Feb. 4, 1807, Augustus Maltby."
Evidently "Hannah" and Nancy were interchangeable as she was always known as Nancy. She was my great grandmother and I have her small red-leather Bible with her name "Nancy Maltby" stamped on the cover in gold letters. It is a "Poly glott Bible" printed in 1834, Pub. by Desilver, Jr. and Thomas, 247 Market Street, Philadelphia, 1834." On the fly leaf she has written:
"George W. Maltby
presented by his Mother.
Aug. 13, 1844.
"May this blest volume ever lie
Close to your heart and ---- you it
Till life last
And be your chosen heritage."
My Grandfather gave me the Bible, although he used to say "your cousin Edith looks like Mother, you look like my grandmother Abigail Maltby."
Later on Mary Hoadley Jones, Exchange Street, New Haven, found the marriage record in the old Center Church on the New Haven Green-- Married Feb. 4, 1807."
Augustus Maltby was received into the 1st Church (Center Church) at New Haven, Jan. 3, 1812.
The fact that Augustus died when my grandfather was but a year old, accounts for Grandfather being able to tell me practically nothing about him. He left his widow, Nancy, with three small children to bring up--the eldest son being but five years of age. This was a difficult proposition in those days.
My grandfather told me that his mother was a little woman, with dark hair--almost black--and very dark eyes. She died of cancer, from which she suffered many years, bearing her pain with muchpatience and fortitude. She died in Dundee, N.Y. at the home of her second son, Augustus.
Augustus Williams Maltby was a well educated man and at one time kept a school. He is buried in the Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, as is his father, Col. Stephen (4), his son George Williams Maltby (6) and his grandson, George Ellsworth Maltby (7).
Augustus is referred to in a letter written by Rev. Jonathan (4) Maltby, announcing the death of his brother, Colonel Stephen (4) dated "New Haven, June 26, 1812."
"Both sons behave well! Augustus though young in years, is old (I hope) in Christian experience!--While he watched the agonies of his dying Father, I could but marvel and rejoice at his serene composure!
He is not without sensibility and at times it gets the mastery (but blessed be God!) grace soon triumphs."
A letter dated "New Haven, Feb.17, 1815, to Seth Murray Maltby, Northampton, Mass., is signed "Leander Moody." He writes: "Daniel Tappan is going to live with Augustus Maltby." (Ref: Maltby Morehouse Genealogy, p. 116-122). Nancy Townshend was dau. of Robert Townshend and Hannah (White) Townshend; he son of Ebenezer Townshend and Elizabeth (Larmon) Townshend; son of Isaac Townshend and Ann (Ranger) Townshend; son of Samuel Townshend and Abigail (Davis) Townshend; son of Thomas Townshend and Mary ---- she was a sister of Ann, wife of John Newgate of Boston, Mass.
Nancy Townshend's English ancestry has been traced by Capt. Charles Townshend of New Haven, back to "Rogarde Townshende who m. Catharine, dau. of John Atherton, who were living before 1400 A.D."
I recall hearing that at one time Nancy Maltby lived in New York City, something like, 19 Broad street--but my memory is probably not accurate.
My aunt, Eleanor (Maltby) Benedict (Mrs. Henry H. Benedict) of New Haven, had one of Nancy Maltby's old, straight backed, mahogany chairs.
Augustus died Dec. 21, 1821, aged 32 years and 2 months.
Children of Augustus Williams Maltby and Hannah TOWNSHEND:
CFH-HAA. Theodore Dwight Maltby, b. about 1816.
CFH-HAB. Augustus " b. Dec. 1818.
CFH-HAC. George Williams " b. Sept. 11, 1820.
CFH-HAd. (Two daughters died in early childhood.
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Parents
Theodore