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Celia Blashfield

Female 1782 - 1840  (57 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Celia Blashfield was born 2 Oct 1782, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (daughter of Ozem Blashfield and Eunice Brown); died 13 Jul 1840, Springfield, Clark, Ohio.

    Celia married David Nichols 23 Dec 1802, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. David (son of Zadock Nichols and Callista Danielson) was born 30 Nov 1779, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 1855, Ohio; was buried Springfield, Clark, Ohio. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. John Danielson Nichols was born 23 Feb 1803, Massachusetts; died 21 Jan 1886, Versailles, Ripley, Indiana; was buried 25 Jan 1886, Springfield, Clark, Ohio.
    2. Luther Nichols was born 8 Oct 1809.
    3. Sally Stone Nichols was born 8 Oct 1809.
    4. Ozem Blashfield Nichols was born 5 May 1810, Gilbertsville, Otsego, New York; died 19 Jan 1888, Carlyle, Clinton, Illinois; was buried Carlyle, Clinton, Illinois.
    5. William Nichols was born 11 Oct 1812.
    6. Mary Nichols was born 1816.
    7. Erastus Sumner Nichols was born 4 Aug 1818, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 13 Dec 1896, Xenia, Greene, Ohio; was buried 15 Dec 1896, Xenia, Greene, Ohio.
    8. Adaline Augusta Nichols was born 17 Jun 1821.
    9. Tyrene Calista Nichols was born 23 Jul 1823.
    10. David Nichols was born 18 May 1825, Gilbertsville, Otsego, New York; died 8 Feb 1878, Foster Twp., Marion, Illinois; was buried Patoka, Marion, Illinois.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ozem Blashfield was born 5 Apr 1757, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (son of John Blashfield and Mercy Rea); died 11 Apr 1808, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1790, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1800, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    • Revolutionary War Veteran: 19 Apr 1775 - 07 Nov 1775, Massachusetts; Private, Capt. Joseph Thompson's co., Col. Timothy Danielson's regt.
    • Revolutionary War Veteran: 30 Jul 1780 - 08 Aug 1780, Massachusetts; Private, Capt. Abel Mason's co., Col. Jacob Davis's regt.
    • Probate: 5 May 1808, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Estate administration granted to Bathsheba Blashfield and Chester Blashfield
    • Probate: 19 May 1808, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Estate inventory, $2524.99
    • Residence: 1790, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts; With a boy under age 16 and four females
    • Residence: 1800, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; With a boy and three girls under age 10, a boy and girl age 10 to 15, a man and woman age 16 to 25 and two women over age 44

    Notes:

    From _Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, 17 Vols._

    "Blashfield, Ozem, Brimfield. Private, Capt. Joseph Thompson's co., Col. Timothy Danielson's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 16½ days; also, muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 29, 1775; service, 3 mos. 10 days; also, company return dated Roxbury, Oct. 6, 1775; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Camp at Roxbury, Nov. 7, 1775; also, descriptive list of enlisted men belonging to Hampshire Co.; Capt. Charles's co., Col. Bliss's regt.; age, 21 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 10 in.; residence, Brimfield; enlistment, 9 months, from time of arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778; also, Capt. Abel Mason's co., Col. Jacob Davis's regt.; enlisted July 30, 1780; discharged Aug. 8, 1780; service, 13 days, on an alarm at Rhode Island; marched to Tiverton."

    Not found in Hampden Co., Massachusetts index to probate records (9 Feb 2017)

    Buried:
    Brimfield Center Cemetery

    Ozem married Eunice Brown 4 Jan 1781, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Eunice (daughter of Jonathan Brown and Abigail Russell) was born 26 Mar 1759, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 6 May 1790, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Eunice Brown was born 26 Mar 1759, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (daughter of Jonathan Brown and Abigail Russell); died 6 May 1790, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Brimfield Center Cemetery

    Children:
    1. 1. Celia Blashfield was born 2 Oct 1782, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 13 Jul 1840, Springfield, Clark, Ohio.
    2. Chester Blashfield was born 3 Dec 1784, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died Aft 5 Dec 1809.
    3. Eunice Blashfield was born 6 Mar 1786, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. Phila Blashfield was born 12 Nov 1788, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 1854.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Blashfield was born 1 Jul 1722, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts (son of Luke Blashfield and Rose Trenance); died 8 Nov 1802, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1790, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1800, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    • Residence: 1790, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts; With a man over age 16 and two females
    • Residence: 1800, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; With a woman over age 45

    Notes:

    Not found in index to Hampshire Co., Massachusetts probates; not found in probate record books of 1802-5 (23 Feb 2017)

    John — Mercy Rea. Mercy (daughter of Joshua Rea and Mercy Taylor) was christened 17 May 1719, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 27 Feb 1762. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mercy Rea was christened 17 May 1719, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts (daughter of Joshua Rea and Mercy Taylor); died Aft 27 Feb 1762.

    Notes:

    Died:
    On this date she gave birth to daughter Abigail Blashfield; a son James Rea Blashfield is born to John and "Mary" Blashfield in 1763 but it is not clear that John was married to a different woman by then

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Blashfield was born 15 Sep 1744, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. Lydia Blashfield was born 4 Jun 1746, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. William Blashfield was born 16 Feb 1746/47, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 19 Feb 1791, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. Phoebe Blashfield was born 12 Feb 1749/50, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    5. John Blashfield was born 1 Jun 1752, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 18 Dec 1815, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    6. Rose Blashfield was born 17 Jul 1754, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was christened Jul 1756, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 21 Jul 1814, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    7. 2. Ozem Blashfield was born 5 Apr 1757, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 11 Apr 1808, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    8. Abigail Blashfield was born 27 Feb 1762, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 15 Feb 1819, Pompey, Onondaga, New York; was buried Watervale, Onondaga, New York.
    9. James Rea Blashfield was born 2 Aug 1763, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died Aft 4 Aug 1800.

  3. 6.  Jonathan Brown was born 31 Dec 1716, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; was christened 21 Apr 1717, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts (son of John Browne and Mary Elsy); died 26 Sep 1799, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Possessions: 8 Mar 1737/8, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Sold his share of his father's estate to brother Samuel Brown

    Notes:

    Not found in Hampshire Co., Massachusetts index to estate files (17 Apr 2017)

    For over 100 years this Jonathan Brown has been said to have been a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War. There is a plausible service record for him in 1755 for the French and Indian War. However, his age at the time of the Revolution indicates (and grave markers today indicate it) that his son, Jonathan, was the veteran of the Revolution.

    Buried:
    Brimfield Cemetery

    Jonathan married Abigail Russell 10 Sep 1741, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Abigail (daughter of John Russell and Rebecca Blodget) was born 15 Feb 1715/6, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; was christened 4 Mar 1715/6, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 23 Apr 1803, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Abigail Russell was born 15 Feb 1715/6, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; was christened 4 Mar 1715/6, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts (daughter of John Russell and Rebecca Blodget); died 23 Apr 1803, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Brimfield Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Abigail Brown was born 20 May 1742, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. Johnathan Brown was born 16 Mar 1743/44, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 4 Mar 1813, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. Issachar Brown was born 23 Oct 1745, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 21 Jun 1836, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. Sarah Brown was born 15 Jan 1747/48, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 16 Sep 1828, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    5. Archelaus Brown was born 2 Jan 1750, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 25 Jan 1816, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    6. John Brown was born 19 Feb 1755, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    7. Mary Brown was born 12 Apr 1757, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    8. 3. Eunice Brown was born 26 Mar 1759, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 6 May 1790, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    9. Hepsibah Brown was born 26 Mar 1759, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; died 17 Feb 1793, Oneida Co., New York.
    10. Apphia Brown was born 11 Sep 1762, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Luke Blashfield was christened 27 Jun 1703, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts (son of Thomas Blashfield and Abigail Hibbert); died 21 Jun 1774 -15 Oct 1782.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 20 Jun 1774, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Weaver
    • Probate: 16 Oct 1782, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Will proved
    • Residence: 20 Jun 1774, Brimfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    • Will: 20 Jun 1774, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; To wife Rose: all personal estate, exceptions following; to son John Blashfield: five shillings; to son Luke Blashfield: five shillings; to Abigail Morgan wife of John Morgan: five shillings; to Rose Bond wife of Edward Bond: five shillings; executrix: "my beloved wife"

    Luke married Rose Trenance 1 Dec 1720, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts. Rose (daughter of John Trenance and Martha) was christened 26 Mar 1699, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 16 Jan 1783 - 31 Mar 1783. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Rose Trenance was christened 26 Mar 1699, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts (daughter of John Trenance and Martha); died 16 Jan 1783 - 31 Mar 1783.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 1 Apr 1783, Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Will proved
    • Will: 15 Jan 1783, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; To daughters Abigail wife of John Morgan and Rose wife of Benjamin Colton: all personal estate and effects to be shared equally, they to be executrixes; to son John Blashfield: five shillings; to son Luke Blashfield: five shillings

    Children:
    1. 4. John Blashfield was born 1 Jul 1722, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 8 Nov 1802, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    2. Luke Blashfield was born 14 Sep 1724, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 16 Jul 1813, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. Abigail Blashfield was born 15 Nov 1726, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 9 Jun 1803, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. Rose Blashfield was born 2 Jun 1729, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Bef 7 Oct 1739.
    5. Elizabeth Blashfield was christened 28 Jan 1732/3, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    6. Martha Blashfield was christened 12 Sep 1736, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    7. Rose Blashfield was christened 7 Oct 1739, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 15 Jan 1783.

  3. 10.  Joshua Rea was born 16 Oct 1691, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts (son of Joshua Ray and Elizabeth Leach); died 18 Feb 1745/56 - 23 Mar 1745/46, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 24 Mar 1745/46, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Will proved
    • Probate: 27 Mar 1746, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Estate inventory, £272.0.3
    • Probate: 7 Apr 1749, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Real estate appraised for division
    • Will: 17 Feb 1745/46, Essex Co., Massachusetts; To son James Rea: feather bed, all my clothing; to daughter Mercy Blashfield: my pewter; to wife Mary Rea: one cow, all remaining personal estate, all improvements to real estate during her widowhood; to sons Joshua and James Rea: equal share in all real estate after the wife's widowhood; to daughter Mercy Blashfield: £10 or equivalent; executrix, wife Mary Rea

    Joshua married Mercy Taylor 7 Mar 1715/6, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts. Mercy (daughter of James Taylor and Emma) was born 3 Mar 1692/93, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; was christened 5 Mar 1692/3, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 1742, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mercy Taylor was born 3 Mar 1692/93, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; was christened 5 Mar 1692/3, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts (daughter of James Taylor and Emma); died 1742, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    First Church

    Children:
    1. Lydia Rea was christened 16 Mar 1717/18, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 1 Jan 1733 - 7 Oct 1733, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    2. 5. Mercy Rea was christened 17 May 1719, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 27 Feb 1762.
    3. Sarah Rea was christened 30 Jul 1721, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 17 Aug 1721, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    4. Joshua Rea was christened 2 Mar 1722/23, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 1 Jan 1783 - 2 May 1784.
    5. Mary Rea was christened 21 Aug 1726, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    6. James Rea was christened 10 Jun 1733, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 1 Jan 1760 - 24 Aug 1760, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    7. Ebenezer Rea was christened 7 Oct 1733, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Bef 18 Feb 1745/46.
    8. Lydia Rea was christened 7 Oct 1733, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    9. Sarah Rea was christened 16 Nov 1735, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

  5. 12.  John Browne died 1 Jan 1738 - 5 Mar 1738, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 6 Mar 1737/8, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Will proved
    • Probate: 20 Jun 1738, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Division of land
    • Probate: 4 Jul 1738, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Final division of estate
    • Will: 3 Nov 1737, Essex Co., Massachusetts; To son Samuel Brown: house, lot, and commons right in Salem, land in Topsfield, tools, money; to son Jonathan Brown: £20, paid by Samuel; to son Bartholomew Brown: £40 when of age, paid by Samuel; to son Nathaniel Brown: £40 when of age, paid by Samuel; to sons Jonathan, Bartholomew, and Nathaniel: beds and bedding; to all four sons: equal share in all lands not already disposed of; "my loving friend" John Balch Jr to act in the stead of son Bartholomew with regards to division of lands; "my loving friend" Jonathan Batchelder of Beverly to act in the stead of son Nathaniel with regards to division of lands; son Samuel Brown, executor

    Notes:

    Died:
    Beverly town record gives only the year; however he was certainly deceased before his will was proved

    John married Mary Elsy 27 May 1708, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. Mary died 7 Apr 1731, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Elsy died 7 Apr 1731, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Possibly alias Mary Elson, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Potter) Elson of Salem, b. 1686

    Children:
    1. Samuel Brown was born 26 Mar 1709, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; died 14 Jul 1764 - 12 Aug 1764, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    2. John Browne was born 20 Mar 1710/1, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; died 19 Jan 1729/30, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.
    3. 6. Jonathan Brown was born 31 Dec 1716, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; was christened 21 Apr 1717, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died 26 Sep 1799, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. Bartholomew Browne was christened 29 Oct 1721, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 4 Jul 1738.
    5. Nathanel Browne was christened 23 Jun 1728, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 4 Jul 1738.

  7. 14.  John Russell died 26 Dec 1745 - 9 Sep 1746.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 10 Sep 1746, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Will presented for probate; appraisers appointed
    • Probate: 14 Oct 1746, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Will proved
    • Will: 25 Dec 1745, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; To wife Rebeckah: one third of all lands and the "east end" of the house during her widowhood, money should she remain a widow for up to four years; to sons and daughters Adonijah, John, Solomon, and Joseph, Rebecca and Abigail: equal division of all estate; sons Adonijah Russell and John Russell executors

    John — Rebecca Blodget. Rebecca (daughter of Thomas Blogget and Rebecca Tidd) was born 5 Jun 1689, Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died Aft 11 Apr 1757. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Rebecca Blodget was born 5 Jun 1689, Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts (daughter of Thomas Blogget and Rebecca Tidd); died Aft 11 Apr 1757.

    Notes:

    Died:
    On this date she was mentioned as a creditor to son John Russell's estate

    Children:
    1. Rebekah Russell was born 24 Jun 1711, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died Aft 10 Apr 1754.
    2. Adonijah Russell was born 25 Feb 1712/3, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; was christened 4 Jun 1713, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 21 Feb 1775, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    3. 7. Abigail Russell was born 15 Feb 1715/6, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; was christened 4 Mar 1715/6, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 23 Apr 1803, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    4. John Russell was born 10 Apr 1719, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; was christened 26 Apr 1719, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died 25 Aug 1756, Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
    5. Solomon Russell was born 5 Aug 1723, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; was christened 11 Aug 1723, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died Aft 25 Dec 1745.
    6. Joseph Russell was born 23 Aug 1729, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; was christened 24 Aug 1729, Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died Aft 25 Dec 1745.


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