Christopher Webb
M, (21 April 1747 - 18 September 1840)
| Father-Biological* | Samuel Webb1,2 b. 5 Oct 1716, d. 27 Apr 1773 |
| Mother-Biological* | Sarah Lincoln1,2 b. c 1716, d. 16 Mar 1813 |
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Last Edited=9 Sep 2022
Christopher Webb was born on 21 April 1747 at Braintree, Massachusetts.3,4,5,6,1,2 He was the son of Samuel Webb and Sarah Lincoln.1,2
Christopher Webb, age 19, married Betsey Smith, age 19 , daughter of Ebenezer Smith and Hannah Hovey, on 15 January 1767 at Woolwich, Maine.5,2 Christophermoved to Canaan, Maine, in 1783.5 Christopher, appeared on the US Census of 1790 at Canaan, Maine. The enumeration reads:
Christopher was granted land on 18 December 1792 at Canaan, Maine, He recieved Lot 24 where he built his home.5,2 In 1799, he sold 150 acres to Samuel Weston. As Mr. Weston made such land purchases as investments, Christopher probably continued to reside in his home as a tenant.2 Christopher, appeared on the US Census of 1810 at Canaan, Maine. The enumeration reads:
Christopher, appeared on the US Census of 1820 at Saint Albans, Maine. The enumeration reads:
He died on 18 September 1840 at Skowhegan, Maine, at age 93.5,6,2
Christopher Webb, age 19, married Betsey Smith, age 19 , daughter of Ebenezer Smith and Hannah Hovey, on 15 January 1767 at Woolwich, Maine.5,2 Christophermoved to Canaan, Maine, in 1783.5 Christopher, appeared on the US Census of 1790 at Canaan, Maine. The enumeration reads:
3 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 16
2 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over
4 - Free White Persons - Females
9 - Number of Household Members.7
2 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over
4 - Free White Persons - Females
9 - Number of Household Members.7
Christopher was granted land on 18 December 1792 at Canaan, Maine, He recieved Lot 24 where he built his home.5,2 In 1799, he sold 150 acres to Samuel Weston. As Mr. Weston made such land purchases as investments, Christopher probably continued to reside in his home as a tenant.2 Christopher, appeared on the US Census of 1810 at Canaan, Maine. The enumeration reads:
3 - Free White Male 0 to 9
1 - Free White Male 26 to 45
2 - Free White Female 0 to 9
1 - Free White Female 26 to 45
5 - Number of Household Members Under 16
2 - Number of Household Members Over 25
7 - Number of Household Members.8
1 - Free White Male 26 to 45
2 - Free White Female 0 to 9
1 - Free White Female 26 to 45
5 - Number of Household Members Under 16
2 - Number of Household Members Over 25
7 - Number of Household Members.8
Christopher, appeared on the US Census of 1820 at Saint Albans, Maine. The enumeration reads:
2 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
3 - Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture
3 - Free White Persons - Under 16
4 - Free White Persons - Over 25
9 - Total Free White Persons
9 - Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other.9
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
3 - Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture
3 - Free White Persons - Under 16
4 - Free White Persons - Over 25
9 - Total Free White Persons
9 - Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other.9
He died on 18 September 1840 at Skowhegan, Maine, at age 93.5,6,2
Children of Christopher Webb and Betsey Smith
- Asa Webb10 (1766 - 1825)
- James Webb (25 Aug 1767 - 1821)
- Jacob Webb3 (12 Jul 1769 - 18 Aug 1770)
- John Webb3 (1770 - )
- Hannah Webb3 (8 Aug 1771 - 17 Jul 1772)
- Samuel Webb10 (1776 - 1853)
- Betty Webb10 (1778 - )
- Christopher Webb3 (1780 - 1858)
- Sarah Webb10 (1783 - 1851)
- John Webb10 (1785 - )
- Nancy Webb10 (1791 - 1869)
- Roxana Webb+ (1796 - )
Citations
- Woods, Henry Ernest. Vital Records of New Braintree, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1904.
- Coburn, Louise Helen. Skowhegan on the Kennebec. Skowhegan, Maine: The Independent Reproter Press, 1941.
- Anonymous. "Webb Family Item", Genealogical Advertiser volume IV (1901).
- Viton, John Adams. The Giles Memorial Genealogical Memoirs. Boston: Henry W. Dutton & Son, 1864.
- Lynds, Ardell "Webb, etc." E-mail message from ajpl (at) garlic.com at unknown address. 28 March 1999.
- Find-a-Grave. Online https://www.findagrave.com/
- Census Bureau. 1790 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Census Bureau. 1810 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Census Bureau. 1820 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Ancestry.com. Ancestry Member Trees - Use with Caution. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations.