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Descendants of Capt. John Seaman of Hempstead, Long Island, NY according to Mary Thomas Seaman: 1928

39. Solomon³ Seaman (Benjamin², John¹) died Bef. December 7, 1782 in Jerusalem, Hempstead Twp., [Nassau Co.], NY. He married Hannah Seaman Bef. March 26, 1740 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443, 445.), daughter of Thomas Seaman. She died Unknown.

Notes for Solomon Seaman:
Referring to Samuel Townsend: "A certain Solomon Seaman, uncle to Samuel, used to say he hated to see Sam and Sarah Townsend come into meeting, they looked so tall and proud." [from: A Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend, and their Descendants, (New York: W.A. Townsend, Publisher, 1865), 98]

More About Solomon Seaman:
Fact 3: October 28, 1729, mentioned in brother's will, Benjamin Seaman, T. of Hempstead, Queens Co., NY (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 11:146-147.)
Fact 4: December 28, 1732, mentioned in father's will, Benjamin Seaman, of Jerusalem, Hempstead, Queens Co. (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 3:127, "my youngest son, Solomon.")
Will: February 16, 1780, proved December 7, 1782 (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 12:6-7, In the name of God, Amen. I, Solomon Seaman, of Jerusalem in the Township of Hempstead, Queens County, being now well in health. I leave to my son Israel, all my lands and meadows in the Township of Hempstead (excepting only what I purchased from Richard Seaman), and one equal half of all my undivided rights which I have in the aforesaid Township; reserving only sufficient room in my now dwelling for the use and benefit of all my unmarried children so long as any of them remain unmarried. All which lands and meadows are given upon condition that he shall pay to my son David, 100 [pounds]. Unto my son Thomas, all the lands which I purchased from Richard Seaman, and the other equal half of my undivided rights in Hempstead, and all my moveable estate without doors, and the equal half of all my male negroes, upon condition that he pay to my son David 50 [pounds]. Unto my son David, 50 [pounds]; unto my daughter Martha, 300 [pounds]; unto my daughter Amey, 300 [pounds]; unto my two grandsons, Solomon and James, sons of my daughter Deborah, 25 [pounds] each. The remainder of my estate, after paying all my just debts and funeral charges, to be equally divided amongst my four daughters, namely, Martha, Amy, Deborah, and Mary. I make my two sons, Israel and Thomas Seaman, and my son-in-law Samuel Jackson, executors. Witnesses: Joseph Birdsall, John Archibald, of Hempstead, shop-keeper; Samuel Clowes. Codicil on same date. I do further give unto my children which are now unmarried, full liberty to cut as much firewood as should be necessary for fireing in the room heretofore given them; also, to them, full liberty to take as many apples out of my orchard as may be necessary for the family's use during the time any of them are unmarried and no longer. My sons, Israel and Thomas, to retain their own hands, all the money which I have heretofore given unto my son David, and to pay the same when and at such times as they shall think necessary, and not otherways.)

More About Hannah Seaman:
Fact 5: March 29, 1762, mentioned in father's will, Thomas Seaman of Jerusalem, in Hempstead, Queens Co. (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 6:187.)

Marriage Notes for Solomon Seaman and Hannah Seaman:
Solomon Seaman married Hannah Seaman, daughter of Thomas Seaman. Solomon Seaman's will was proved February 16, 1780. They had seven children.
Hinshaw's Quaker records indicate: "married before March 26, 1740. Solomon acknowledged marring out" [outside the Quaker faith]

More About Solomon Seaman and Hannah Seaman:
Marriage: Bef. March 26, 1740 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443, 445.)

Children of Solomon Seaman and Hannah Seaman are:

182

Thomas⁴ Seaman, died Unknown.

Notes for Thomas Seaman:
Thomas Seaman was a schoolmaster, unmarried.

More About Thomas Seaman:
Fact 4: February 16, 1780, mentioned in father's will, Solomon Seaman of Jerusalem, Hempstead, Queens Co. (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 12:6.)

183

ii.

David Seaman, died Unknown.

More About David Seaman:
Fact 4: February 16, 1780, mentioned in father's will, Solomon Seaman of Jerusalem, Hempstead, Queens Co. (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 12:6.)

184

iii.

Amy Seaman, died Unknown.

More About Amy Seaman:
Fact 4: February 16, 1780, mentioned in father's will, Solomon Seaman of Jerusalem, Hempstead, Queens Co. (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 12:6.)

185

iv.

Martha Seaman, died Unknown. She married Alburtis Vanderwater February 4, 1785 in Hempstead, Long Island, NY; died Unknown.

More About Martha Seaman:
Fact 4: February 16, 1780, mentioned in father's will, Solomon Seaman of Jerusalem, Hempstead, Queens Co. (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 12:6.)

More About Alburtis Vanderwater and Martha Seaman:
Marriage: February 4, 1785, Hempstead, Long Island, NY

186

Mary Seaman, died Unknown. She married Joshua Buffet December 7, 1775 in Huntington, Long Island, NY; died Unknown.

More About Mary Seaman:
Fact 4: February 16, 1780, mentioned in father's will, Solomon Seaman of Jerusalem, Hempstead, Queens Co. (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 12:6.)

More About Joshua Buffet and Mary Seaman:
Marriage: December 7, 1775, Huntington, Long Island, NY

+	187	vi.		Deborah Seaman, died Unknown.
+	188	vii.		Israel Seaman, died Unknown.

40. Benjamin³ Seaman (Benjamin², John¹) was born 1685 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443.), and died November 7, 1729 in Hempstead, Queens Co. [now Nassau Co.], NY (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443., (2) Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 11:147, "I, Benjamin Seaman, Jr., of Hempstead, in Queens County, October 28, 1729, being very sick....", (3) Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 3:129, in the will of Benjamin Seaman, father of Benjamin Seaman there is mention: "of my son Benjamin deceased" when the father's will was written 28 December, 1732.). He married Jane Mott October 26, 1709 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. III p. 443., (2) Armbruster, Eugene L., Marriages of Long Island Settlers and Allied Families, (Jamaica, NY: Long Island Collection, The Queens Borough Public Library, 1941), vol 3, lists marriage as "about 1700."), daughter of Joseph Mott and Mariam ???. She was born November 15, 1682, and died September 15, 1729 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443.).

More About Benjamin Seaman:
Fact 11: December 28, 1732, mentioned in father's will, Benjamin Seaman of Jerusalem, Hempstead, Queens Co., (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 3:128.)
Will: October 28, 1729, proved November 27, 1729 (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 11:147, These Presents witnesseth, that I, BENJAMIN SEAMAN, JR., of Hempsted, in Queens County, October 28, 1729, being very sick, and willing to set my house in order. I leave to my three daughters, Elizabeth, Martha, and Jane, all household goods. Also the north east part of my two lots of land, which I bought of John Dingee, lying in the New General Purchase of Oyster Bay. The bounds beginning at a white oak tree, being the north east bounds of a lot I bought of Christopher Dingee, and thence to extend easterly about 50 rods, and thence to extend north east, or the course of the lots to the north east end of said lots of land. Also a part of a piece of land I bought of Joseph Wright, lying eastward of the Great Pond, by Crooked Path. Beginning at the north east corner of said piece, and from thence to run about, or near, southwest, to a walnut tree, about 30 rods. Then southward to a white oak tree that stands in the field, and from thence yet southerly, to a small tree that stands in the fence; and from thence to run as the fence stands, to the south west part of said piece of land, and thence eastwardly 44 rods to a white oak tree, and from thence to the place of beginning. My executors are to sell all my out pieces and tracts of land, both divided and undivided, except my farm where I now live, and my rights of land on the Plains, and the money to be paid to my three daughters. All the remainder of my estate and my servants I leave to my daughters and my son Benjamin. I leave to my son Benjamin, all the remainder of the farm I now live on, and my Right on the Plains, and my dwelling house and buildings. And he is to pay to his sisters, �30, when he is 22 years old. And to his sister Jane, �30, when he is 23 years of age..... I make my brother, Solomon Seaman, and my brother-in-law, Jacob Townsend, and my cousin, Solomon Seaman, executors.)

Marriage Notes for Benjamin Seaman and Jane Mott:
Benjamin Seaman married Jane Mott, daughter of Joseph and Miriam Mott of Staten Island, NY. Benjamin and Jane were residents of Westbury, Long Island. His will was proved October 28, 1729. In Hinshaw's Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy: "both ack mo 8 Mo (Oct) 26, 1709." Which means they both acknowledged marriage outside of Quaker faith. They had ten children:

More About Benjamin Seaman and Jane Mott:
Marriage: October 26, 1709 (Source: (1) Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. III p. 443., (2) Armbruster, Eugene L., Marriages of Long Island Settlers and Allied Families, (Jamaica, NY: Long Island Collection, The Queens Borough Public Library, 1941), vol 3, lists marriage as "about 1700.")

Children of Benjamin Seaman and Jane Mott are:

+	189	i.	Elizabeth⁴ Seaman, born September 3, 1710; died Unknown.
+	190	ii.	Martha Seaman, born February 17, 1711/12; died April 4, 1774.
+	191	iii.	Jane Seaman, born December 14, 1713; died Unknown.
	192	iv.	Miriam Seaman, born May 24, 1716 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443.); died September 30, 1729 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), Vol. 3, p. 443.).
	193	v.	Hannah Seaman, born May 22, 1718 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443.); died June 1718 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade "Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy"[Compiled by Thomas W. Marshall] [Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore,MD:1977] Vol. III p. 443).
+	194	vi.	Judge Benjamin Seaman, born February 11, 1719/20 in Westbury, Long Island, NY; died Aft. August 4, 1785 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.
	195	vii.	Anne Seaman, born April 8, 1722 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443.); died May 1722 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade "Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy"[Compiled by Thomas W. Marshall] [Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore,MD:1977] Vol. III p. 443).
	196	viii.	Phoebe Seaman, born July 3, 1723 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443.); died April 20, 1724 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade "Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy"[Compiled by Thomas W. Marshall] [Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore,MD:1977] Vol. III p. 443).
	197	ix.	Edmond Seaman, born July 16, 1726; died May 1728.
	198	x.	Mary Seaman, born September 16, 1726 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), 3:443.); died October 20, 1727 (Source: Hinshaw, William Wade "Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy"[Compiled by Thomas W. Marshall] [Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore,MD:1977] Vol. III p. 443).

41. Martha³ Seaman (Benjamin², John¹) was born Abt. 1686 in Hempstead, Queens [now Nassau] Co., NY, and died Bef. December 28, 1732 (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 3:127-130, mentioned as deceased in her father's will, Benjamin Seaman of Hempstead, Long Island. Will dated December 28, 1732.). She married Jonathon Rowland Abt. 1703 in Hempstead, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Mather, Frederic Gregory, The Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut, (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1972 [Reprint of 1913 ed.]), p. 542., (2) History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield, vol. 1, pl 508, mentions a transfer of land in 1713. Some sources have attributed this as proof of a marriage date but this is not accurate. This is ONLY a land transaction.), son of Jonathan Rowland and Abigail Barlow. He was born Abt. 1685 in Fairfield, CT, and died Unknown.

More About Martha Seaman:
Fact 4: December 28, 1732, mentioned in father's will, Benjamin Seaman, of Jerusalem, Hempstead, Queens Co. (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 3:129, grandfather of her child, Martha, Benjamin Seaman, calls his grandaugher, Martha Rowland..." in will dated December 28, 1732.)

More About Jonathon Rowland:
Fact 4: December 28, 1732, mentioned in father-in-law's will, Benjamin Seaman, Jerusalem, Hempstead,Queens (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 3:129.)
Property: 1713, conveyed land in Fairfield, CT (Source: History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield, vol. 1, pl 508.)
Will: proved March 28, 1761 in Woodbridge, New Jersey

Marriage Notes for Martha Seaman and Jonathon Rowland:
This couple had five children, according to some records. The date that Martha died is not known, but she was deceased by the time her father, Benjamin Seaman, wrote his will in December, 1732, in which he mentions his son-in-law, Jonathan Rowland, husband of his deceased daughter, Martha. Jonathan married, as his second wife, Mary Barron, and they moved to New Jersey. His will was written April 10, 1760. It is apparent, from the available dates, that he married for the second time at a later age. He was in his seventies when he died and his youngest child was under 21.
He left his land and farming utensils to his two sons by his second marriage, James and Jacob. Deborah, daughter of the second marriage, was left a dowry worth 20 pounds. Jonathan, oldest son of the first marriage, was given 150 pounds, Samuel was given 40 pounds, his deceased son, John, was mentioned and something left to his children (the oldest one around fifteen). The daughters, Martha and Sarah, from the first marriage, were not mentioned. It is quite possible they were deceased by this time; it is certain that Sarah's children were grown. Jonathan, the oldest son, and James, the older son of the second marriage, were Executors. The will was proved March 28, 1761 at Woodbridge, New Jersey.

More About Jonathon Rowland and Martha Seaman:
Marriage: Abt. 1703, Hempstead, Long Island, NY (Source: (1) Mather, Frederic Gregory, The Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut, (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1972 [Reprint of 1913 ed.]), p. 542., (2) History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield, vol. 1, pl 508, mentions a transfer of land in 1713. Some sources have attributed this as proof of a marriage date but this is not accurate. This is ONLY a land transaction.)

Children of Martha Seaman and Jonathon Rowland are:

	199	i.		Martha⁴ Rowland, died Unknown. She married ??? Pearson; died Unknown.
	200	ii.		Samuel Rowland, died Unknown. He married Ruth Marvin May 2, 1745; died 1770.

More About Samuel Rowland and Ruth Marvin:
Marriage: May 2, 1745

201

iii.

John Rowland, died Bef. April 10, 1760. He married Mary Marvin 1745; died 1776.

More About John Rowland and Mary Marvin:
Marriage: 1745

+	202	iv.		Jonathan Rowland, born 1704; died Unknown.
+	203	v.		Sarah Rowland, born 1705; died Unknown.

43. Phoebe³ Seaman (Benjamin², John¹) was born 1699, and died April 14, 1772 (Source: (1) A Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend, and their Descendants, (New York: W.A. Townsend, Publisher, 1865), 97, "His wife died of the small pox, after a long and painful illness, April 14, 1774, aged seventy-five.", (2) Society of Colonial Wars, (Baltimore, MD.), application for membership by Henry Anthon Bostwick declares death date of ancestor which is different year but same date than other sources: April 14, 1774.). She married Jacob Townsend, son of James Townsend and Audrey Almy. He was born 1692 (Source: A Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend, and their Descendants, (New York: W.A. Townsend, Publisher, 1865), 94.), and died December 30, 1742 (Source: Society of Colonial Wars, (Baltimore, MD.), application for membership by Henry Anthon Bostwick declares death date of ancestor.).

More About Phoebe Seaman:
Cause of Death: small pox
Fact 5: December 28, 1732, mentioned in father's will, Benjamin Seaman, Jerusalem, T of Hempstead, QueensCo (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 3:129, "...my daughter, Phebe Townsend...")

Notes for Jacob Townsend:
"Jacob was born 1692, and married Phebe, daughter of Captain John Seaman, of Jerusalem. [incorrect] Dr. Peter Townsend says his aunts described him as a tall man, grave to despondency. He lived at the place now owned by William Jackson, at Jericho. The old house stood very near the turnpike. He died December 30, 1742, and was buried in the family burying ground, on the place of Samuel Underhill, where his tombstone still stands. His wife died of the small pox, after a long and painful illness, April 14, 1774, aged seventy-five. Issue: Samuel, Jacob, Benjamin, James, Almy. The last died young, unmarried. [from: A Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend, and their Descendants, (New York: W.A. Townsend, Publisher, 1865), 97]

More About Jacob Townsend:
Fact 4: October 28, 1729, mentioned in brother-in-law's will, Benjamin Seaman, T. of Hempstead, Queens Co. (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 11:146-147.)
Fact 5: December 28, 1732, mentioned in father-in-law's will, Benjamin Seaman, Jerusalem, Hempstead, Queens (Source: Heritage Books Inc., New York Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1801 (CD #9), (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997), "CD-ROM," 3:129.)

Marriage Notes for Phoebe Seaman and Jacob Townsend:
Phoebe Seaman married Jacob Townsend. She died of small pox in April of 1772. They had five children:

Children of Phoebe Seaman and Jacob Townsend are:

204	i.	Jacob⁴ Townsend, died December 31, 1774.
205	ii.	James Townsend, died Unknown.
206	iii.	Almy Townsend, died Unknown. She married Thomas Buchanan; died Unknown.
207	iv.	Samuel Townsend, born 1717 (Source: A Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend, and their Descendants, (New York: W.A. Townsend, Publisher, 1865), 97.); died November 24, 1790 (Source: A Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend, and their Descendants, (New York: W.A. Townsend, Publisher, 1865), 98.). He married Sarah Stoddard; died April 10, 1800.

Marriage Notes for Samuel Townsend and Sarah Stoddard:
Samuel Townsend was born in 1717, and married Sarah, daughter of Wm. Stoddard, then of Oyster Bay, but formerly of Rhode Island. In 1740, he bought the house now occupied by his grandson, Solomon Townsend, in Oyster Bay. He was actively engaged in the English and West India trade, which he successfully prosecuted until the Revolution, when beside the unavoidable obstructions to business occasioned by the war, he being a Whig, was subjected to many annoyances and interruptions from the British after they obtained possession of the place. Before that time he was a member of the Provincial Congress, and at the close of the war resumed his seat, and continued in public life until his death. He was a State Senator, and a member of the first Council of Appointment under the Constitution, in 1789. Before the Revolution, he had been for thirty years a Justice of the Peace. He died November 24th, 1790, and was buried in the graveyard south side of Fort Hill. [from: A Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend, and their Descendants, (New York: W.A. Townsend, Publisher, 1865), 97-98]

"A certain Solomon Seaman, uncle to Samuel, used to say he hated to see Sam and Sarah Townsend come into meeting, they looked so tall and proud. He was a member of the meeting by birthright, his parents being strict Friends, and his wife, though baptized in the Episcopal Church, preferred the Friends." [from: A Memorial of John, Henry, and Richard Townsend, and their Descendants, (New York: W.A. Townsend, Publisher, 1865), 98]

208

Benjamin Townsend, born 1723; died September 18, 1789.

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