1685 - 1746 (61 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Mary Gunn was born on 9 Jan 1685 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 29 Jan 1746 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Mary married Samuel B. Root on 23 Jul 1702 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Samuel (son of John Root and Mary Ashley) was born on 16 Sep 1675 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 9 Sep 1756 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Ensign Jonathan Root was born on 22 Aug 1704 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 15 Nov 1760 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA.
- 3. Mary Root was born on 26 May 1706 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 4. Margaret Root was born on 24 Apr 1710 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1714.
- 5. Abigail Root was born on 23 Mar 1714 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1788.
- 6. Samuel Root was born on 10 Mar 1717 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1749 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 7. Martin Root was born on 14 Dec 1721 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 11 Mar 1793 in Springfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 8. Margaret Root was born on 3 Jan 1729/1730 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1756.
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Generation: 2
2. | Ensign Jonathan Root (1.Mary1) was born on 22 Aug 1704 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 15 Nov 1760 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. Jonathan married Westover on 6 Oct 1726. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Jonathan married Dorothy Vosburgh on 18 Mar 17?? in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. Dorothy (daughter of Abraham Pieter Vosburgh and Chamkie) was born on 15 May 1707 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 15 May 1707 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Moses Root was born on 17 Jun 1729 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 17 Jun 1729 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 28 Mar 1738.
- 10. Martin Root was born on 6 Jan 1733 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 6 Jan 1733 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 28 Mar 1738.
- 11. Abraham Root was born on 29 Mar 1735 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 17 May 1770.
- 12. Lydia Root was born on 26 Aug 1737 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 26 Aug 1737 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 4 Mar 1787.
- 13. Rhoda Root was born on 5 Mar 1740 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 5 Mar 1740 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 4 Jan 1761.
- 14. Martin Root was born on 3 Nov 1742 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 3 Nov 1742 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA.
- 15. Hannah Root was born on 9 Dec 1744 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 9 Dec 1744 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA.
- 16. Lucy Root was born on 11 Mar 1748 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 11 Mar 1748 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA.
- 17. Stephen Root was born on 10 Dec 1749 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 10 Dec 1749 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA.
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3. | Mary Root (1.Mary1) was born on 26 May 1706 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. |
4. | Margaret Root (1.Mary1) was born on 24 Apr 1710 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1714. |
6. | Samuel Root (1.Mary1) was born on 10 Mar 1717 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1749 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Family/Spouse: Sarah Letton. Sarah was born about 1720. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Ruth Root was born in 1738 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 29 Oct 1767.
- 19. Oliver Root was born on 6 Dec 1741 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 2 May 1826 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA.
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7. | Martin Root (1.Mary1) was born on 14 Dec 1721 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 11 Mar 1793 in Springfield, Hampden County, MA. Martin married Eunice Lamb on 23 Mar 1744/1745 in Springfield, Hampden County, MA. Eunice (daughter of Samuel Lamb and Martha Stebbins) was born on 6 Apr 1722 in Springfield, Hampden County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Eunice Root was born on 25 Apr 1746; died on 29 Sep 1747.
- 21. Miriam Root was born on 6 Sep 1747.
- 22. Samuel Root was born on 27 May 1749 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 17 May 1817 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 23. Eunice Root was born on 3 Apr 1751 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 22 Oct 1819 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 24. Martin Root, Jr. was born on 11 Mar 1753 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 9 Aug 1822 in Buchanan Settlement, Harrison County, WV.
- 25. Jared Root was born on 5 Feb 1756 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1756 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 26. Jonathan Root was born on 11 Sep 1757 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1757 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 27. Theodosia Root was born on 1 Jul 1759 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 23 Aug 1812.
- 28. Sarah Root was born on 14 Mar 1762 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 3 Jan 1846 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 29. Peggy Root was born on 9 Jun 1765.
- 30. William Root was born on 21 May 1767.
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8. | Margaret Root (1.Mary1) was born on 3 Jan 1729/1730 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1756. |
Generation: 3
9. | Moses Root (2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Jun 1729 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 17 Jun 1729 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 28 Mar 1738. |
10. | Martin Root (2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Jan 1733 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 6 Jan 1733 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 28 Mar 1738. |
11. | Abraham Root (2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Mar 1735 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 17 May 1770. Abraham married Rachel Messenger on 17 May 1759 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. Rachel (daughter of Nehemiah Messenger and Elizabeth Hopkins) was born in 1740 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died in 1808. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Martin Root was born on 4 Jul 1761 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA.
- 32. Roswell Root was born on 3 Aug 1763 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 3 Aug 1763 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 11 Sep 1843 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, NY.
- 33. Rhoda Root was born on 29 Sep 1765 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 29 Sep 1765 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA.
- 34. Huldah Root was born on 13 Dec 1771 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 13 Dec 1771 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 29 Feb 1852 in Alden, McHenry County, IL.
- 35. Dorothy Root was born on 26 Dec 1773 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 26 Dec 1773 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA.
- 36. Moses Root was born on 31 Jan 1777 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 31 Jan 1777 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA.
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13. | Rhoda Root (2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Mar 1740 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 5 Mar 1740 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 4 Jan 1761. |
14. | Martin Root (2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Nov 1742 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 3 Nov 1742 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. |
16. | Lucy Root (2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Mar 1748 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 11 Mar 1748 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. |
19. | Oliver Root (6.Samuel2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Dec 1741 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 2 May 1826 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA. Oliver married Hannah Ashley on 10 Jul 1766 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. Hannah (daughter of Aaron Ashley and Sarah Day) was born on 6 Jul 1748 in Springfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 14 Mar 1832. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Oliver Root was born on 30 Oct 1767 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA.
- 41. Samuel Root was born on 1 Apr 1769 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA; died about 1856.
- 42. Aaron Root was born on 22 Oct 1770 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 8 Dec 1852.
- 43. William Root was born on 14 Mar 1775; died on 3 Oct 1831 in Lorain County, OH.
- 44. Sarah Root was born on 10 Oct 1777.
- 45. Hannah Root was born on 31 Aug 1779; died on 1 Jan 1849.
- 46. James Root was born on 23 Feb 1781 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA.
- 47. Henry Root was born on 21 Oct 1783 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 3 May 1863.
- 48. Precepty Root was born on 4 Jan 1787; died on 15 Aug 1866 in Ohio.
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22. | Samuel Root (7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 May 1749 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 17 May 1817 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Samuel married Tryphena Merab Kellogg on 10 Dec 1780 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Tryphena (daughter of Samuel Kellogg and Marah Nash) was born on 15 Nov 1758 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 9 Oct 1816 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 49. Samuel Root was born in 1782 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 13 Jun 1817 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 50. Tryphena Root was born on 3 Feb 1782 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 4 Aug 1849 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 51. Mary Polly Root was born in 1785 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 29 Mar 1840 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 52. James Root was born in 1789 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 12 Nov 1808 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 53. Lucinda Root was born in 1796 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 21 Nov 1845 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 54. Sophia Root
- 55. John Root was born on 5 Jan 1801 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 2 Jul 1839 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
- 56. Clarissa Root
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23. | Eunice Root (7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Apr 1751 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 22 Oct 1819 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. |
24. | Martin Root, Jr. (7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Mar 1753 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 9 Aug 1822 in Buchanan Settlement, Harrison County, WV. Martin married Ruth Noble on 1 May 1779 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Ruth (daughter of Stephen Noble and Ruth Church) was born on 1 Jun 1756 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 12 Nov 1790 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 57. Noble Root was born on 10 Mar 1780 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 5 May 1831.
- 58. Martin Noble Root was born on 9 Oct 1781 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 17 Mar 1838 in McKean, Licking County, OH.
- 59. Ruth Noble Root was born on 1 Jun 1784 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 29 Nov 1862 in Grandville, Licking County, OH.
- 60. Charlotte Root was born on 12 Oct 1786 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 2 Mar 1863 in Easthampton, Hampshire County, MA.
- 61. Charles B. Root was born on 26 Jan 1788 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 3 Nov 1847 in Edwards County, IL.
- 62. Eunice Root was born on 8 Nov 1790 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 29 Jun 1822 in Stebbensville, Randolph County, WV.
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Martin married Lois Smith on 29 Jun 1793 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Lois (daughter of Warham Smith and Martha Smith) was born on 8 Nov 1770 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 63. Edmund Root was born on 20 Nov 1793 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA.
- 64. Linus Root was born on 12 Sep 1795 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 28 Jan 1848 in Bone Gap, Edwards County, IL.
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25. | Jared Root (7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Feb 1756 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1756 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. |
26. | Jonathan Root (7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Sep 1757 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1757 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. |
28. | Sarah Root (7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Mar 1762 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 3 Jan 1846 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Sarah married Moses Drake on 8 Apr 1793 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Moses was born in 1765 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1836 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
33. | Rhoda Root (11.Abraham3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Sep 1765 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 29 Sep 1765 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. |
34. | Huldah Root (11.Abraham3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 13 Dec 1771 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 13 Dec 1771 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; died on 29 Feb 1852 in Alden, McHenry County, IL. Huldah married Francis Dana in 1796 in Geneva, Ontario County, NY. Francis (son of George Dana and Elizabeth Parks) was born on 1 Oct 1771 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA; was christened on 10 Oct 1771; died on 27 Aug 1847 in Hammond, Saint Lawrence County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 73. Leicester Mason Dana was born in 1794 in Lowville, Lewis County, NY; died in 1847.
- 74. Francis Dana was born on 8 Mar 1797 in Geneva, Ontario County, NY; died on 9 May 1872.
- 75. George Washington Dana was born on 27 Jun 1800 in Geneva, Ontario County, NY; died on 17 Jan 1887 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
- 76. Caleb Dana was born about 1801 in Geneva, Ontario County, NY; died in in infancy.
- 77. Charles Root Dana was born on 8 Nov 1801 in Schenectady, Albany County, NY; died on 7 Aug 1868 in Ogden, Weber County, UT; was buried in Aug 1868 in Ogden City cemetery, Weber County, UT.
- 78. James Dana was born about 1805 in Schenectady, Albany County, NY; died in in infancy.
- 79. Harriet Dana was born on 3 May 1807 in Utica, Oneida County, NY; died on 18 Apr 1901.
- 80. James Dana was born on 5 Jun 1810 in Utica, Oneida County, NY; died in 1877.
- 81. Eliza (Elizabeth) Dana was born on 14 Apr 1813 in Watertown, Jefferson County, NY; died in Feb 1900 in Deseret, Millard County, UT; was buried in Feb 1900 in Deseret, Millard County, UT.
- 82. Mary Ann Charlotte Dana was born on 17 Feb 1818 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Oct 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL; was buried in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL.
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35. | Dorothy Root (11.Abraham3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Dec 1773 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 26 Dec 1773 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. |
36. | Moses Root (11.Abraham3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 31 Jan 1777 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA; was christened on 31 Jan 1777 in Sheffield, Berkshire County, MA. |
52. | James Root (22.Samuel3, 7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1789 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 12 Nov 1808 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. |
53. | Lucinda Root (22.Samuel3, 7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1796 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 21 Nov 1845 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Lucinda married Alvah Atkins on 10 Nov 1818 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. Alvah was born in 1791 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 84. Almira Atkins was born in 1823 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died in 1857 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA.
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59. | Ruth Noble Root (24.Martin3, 7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born on 1 Jun 1784 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 29 Nov 1862 in Grandville, Licking County, OH. Ruth married Samuel Falley on 19 Jul 1810 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA. Samuel (son of Lieut. Richard Falley, Jr. and Margaret Hitchcock) was born on 9 Oct 1780 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; was christened on 15 Oct 1780 in Church of Christ, Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 2 Feb 1871 in Granville, Hampden County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 85. Lois Matilda Falley was born on 23 Jan 1811 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 30 Mar 1900.
- 86. Clarissa Falley was born on 23 Jul 1812 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA; died on 4 Apr 1875 in Tipton, Cedar County, IA.
- 87. Richard Falley was born on 31 Oct 1813 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died in Oct 1877.
- 88. Charles Frederick Falley was born on 4 Apr 1815 in Grandville, Licking County, OH; died on 28 Oct 1896/1897 in Bible Grove, Clay County, IL.
- 89. Samuel Lewis Falley was born on 26 Oct 1816 in Grandville, Licking County, OH; died on 9 Jul 1850.
- 90. Francis Cleveland Falley was born on 8 May 1818 in Grandville, Licking County, OH; died in 1876.
- 91. Ruth Miranda Falley was born on 9 Nov 1819 in Grandville, Licking County, OH; died on 3 Aug 1879 in Denver, Denver County, CO.
- 92. Edmund Root Falley was born on 15 Apr 1821 in Grandville, Licking County, OH.
- 93. Limus Alexander Falley was born on 3 Dec 1822 in Grandville, Licking County, OH.
- 94. Eunice Laurinda Falley was born on 13 Apr 1824 in Grandville, Licking County, OH.
- 95. Charlotte Cyrena Falley was born on 4 Aug 1828 in Grandville, Licking County, OH.
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64. | Linus Root (24.Martin3, 7.Martin2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 Sep 1795 in Montgomery, Hampden County, MA; died on 28 Jan 1848 in Bone Gap, Edwards County, IL. Linus married Martha Burr on 6 Jun 1821 in Randolph County, VA. Martha was born on 7 Feb 1804 in Massachusetts; died on 14 Jul 1890 in Albion, Edwards County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 96. Lois Maria Root was born on 26 Apr 1822 in Randolph County, WV; died on 8 Jun 1912 in Bone Gap, Edwards County, IL.
- 97. Louisa Cornelia Root was born on 24 Nov 1823; died on 10 Nov 1856.
- 98. Martin Burr Root was born on 11 Mar 1826; died on 2 Jul 1845.
- 99. John Root was born on 23 Oct 1827; died on 22 Jan 1846.
- 100. Mary Jane Root was born on 22 Dec 1829; died on 7 Jul 1904.
- 101. Edmund Root was born on 22 Apr 1832 in Buchanan, Botetourt County, VA; died on 17 Aug 1893 in Lebanon, St. Clair County, IL.
- 102. Linus Root was born on 22 Apr 1832; died on 17 Mar 1852.
- 103. David Haselden Root was born on 11 May 1835; died on 9 Aug 1839.
- 104. Charles Root was born on 29 Dec 1837 in Bone Gap, Edwards County, IL; died on 22 Jan 1863 in Illinois.
- 105. David Haselden Root was born on 11 May 1841; died on 10 Oct 1841.
- 106. Martha Copeland Root was born on 21 Apr 1844; died on 14 Jul 1890.
- 107. Richard Baxter Root was born on 9 Dec 1847; died on 21 Aug 1849.
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