BURIAL: Buried in West Goshen Cemetary, Goshen, CT.
Inscription on his gravestone reads,
"In Memory of Thomas Wire
Who died June 15, 1800
Aged 56 Years
He was a man who served
His Country & Generation
Willingly and we trust
Was like the laborer that
Came in to his vineyard at
the eleventh hour."
Had a brother named Thaddeus Beach.
Also had a cousin Huldah Beach, who married Levi Neal.
BURIAL: Buried in Taylor Village Cemetary.
BURIAL: The inscription on her gravestone reads,
"In Memory of Content Wire
Who died February 18, 1829
In the 77th yr of her age.BURIAL: In Memory of Thomas Wire
Who died in Goshen, Connecticut
June 15, 1800 in the 57th yr of his age
They both died enjoying the
Consolation of the hope of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ."DEATH: This part of Solon became Taylor in 1849.
BIRTH: From Litchfield, CT vital records:
"William, son of William Emmons Junr & Sarah his wife was born Octor 6, 1744."
Marriage Notes for William Emmons III and Thankful Lee-491
From Litchfield, CT vital records:
"William Emons thd and Thankful Lee were married April 4th 1768 by Rev. Judah Champion Minister of the Gospel."
NAME: Ruhannah
Marriage Notes for William Emmons Jr and Sarah Barnes-495
From Litchfield, CT vital records:
"William Emons Jun of Litchfield and Sarah Barns of Farmington was joynd in Marriage January the fouth...1736."Katherine Tyler's book has Sarah Barnes married to William Jr's father (2nd wife). Information in Litchfield vital records indicates that this is not the case.
BIRTH: Possibly 1737.
NAME: Also have last name as Nettleton.
Came to America in 1717 or 1718, settling first in Taunton, Mass., removing to South Farms, near Litchfield, CT about 1733.
BIRTH: Also have birthdate as 29 Nov 1696.