John Andrus (abt. 1680 - abt. 1751)

Born about 1680 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah (Cook) Andrus — married 20 Feb 1708 (to 17 May 1724) in Norwich, New London, Connecticut

Husband of Ruth (Gates) Andrus — married 30 Sep 1724 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut

Descendants

Died about 7 Sep 1751 at about age 71 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut Colony

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Biography

John Andrews, eldest son of John and Judith (Belcher) Andrews, was born at Ipswich, Massachusetts ^[1] in about 1680. ^[2]

He followed his father in the trade of house carpenter. ^[2]

• 1714: His father John Sr. gave each of his sons 110 acres, all of his property excepting 20 acres he reserved for himself during his life time. ^[2]
• 1716: Made freeman at Norwich, Connecticut. ^[1]
• 1729: One of the collectors at Norwich. ^[1]
• This family probably lived in Long Society, a community of Norwich, but some distance from the town, that was allowed to hire it's own minister and establish schools. ^[1]

He married first on February 20, 1707/8, Sarah Cook ^[3] daughter of Richard Cook. ^[1][2]

His wife Sarah died at Norwich, Connecticut on May 17, 1724. ^{[3] [1] [2]}

After Sarah's death, John married second on September 30, 1724, Ruth Gates ^[3], daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Freeman) Gates, who had lived in Stow, Marlborough, and Sudbury, Massachusetts and had removed to Preston, Connecticut about 1703. ^{[1] [2]}

John died at Preston, Connecticut about 1750.^{[1] [2]}

Children

by Sarah

1. John, born April 18, 1710 ^[3] ; married on December 10, 1730, Abigail Richards who was baptized at Preston, July 1, 1711, daughter of John and Abigail (Woodward) Richards. ^[1]
2. Sarah, born January 9, 1712/13 ^[3]; died August 16, 1788; married on December 10, 1733, Samuel Palmer who was born at Rowley, Massachusetts on November 20, 1712 and died at Norwich May 21, 1761. ^[1]
3. Jane, born June 26, 1716 ^[3] died March 21, 1803; married on January 10, 1733/4, Josiah Corning, who was born at Beverly, Massachusetts on November 15, 1709 and died at Norwich, February 26, 1760, son of Joseph and Rebecca (Woodbury) Corning. ^[1]
4. Grace, baptized at Preston, Connecticut on September 27, 1718. ^{[4] [1]}
5. Thankful, born September 20, 1719 ^[3]; married on September 16, 1740, Joseph Read 3rd, who was born at Norwich on May 23, 1709, son of Joseph and Mary Read. ^[1]
6. Joseph, born June 26, 1722 ^[3]; died about 1798; wife unknown, but had 4 children. ^[1]

Children

by Ruth

1. Anne, born June 6, 1725 ^[3]; died at Griswold, Connecticut on October 20, 1809; married on May 25, 1742, Simon Brewster, son of Benjamin, baptized at Preston on July 17, 1720; died at Griswold June 29, 1801. ^[1]
2. Dorcas, born September 24, 1728 ^[3]; married Barnabas Lathrop on April 23, 1752, as his third wife. (p. 108) ^[1]
3. Isaac, (Capt.) born on April 22, 1731^[3]; died at Shaftsbury, Vermont, June 30, 1824; married first about 1753, Elizabeth Tracy, who was born at Norwich on January 21, 1731/2 and died at Shaftsbury on August 27, 1771. Isaac married second at Shaftsbury, Truelove Oatman who died on January 4, 1806. He married thirdly, Mrs. Anna Spencer, widow of Isaac and fourthly Mrs, Freelove Wilcox Parks. ^[1]
4. Jacob, born on April 9, 1734 ^[3]; was corporal in the French and Indian War, was promoted to be sergeant in 1757. ^[1]

Probate

His will is dated 23 January 1747/48 in Norwich, New London, and proved on 4 October 1751 in Norwich. He is a yeoman and mentions his wife Ruth, his sons, John Jr., Joseph, Isaac, and Jacob, and his daughters, Sarah, wife of Samuel Palmer of Norwich, Jane, wife of Josiah Corning of Norwich, Thankful, wife of Joseph Read of Norwich, and Dorcas.^[5]

His date of death, 7 September 1751 is recorded in the heading of his inventory.^[5]

His inventory was completed on 19 October 1751. It included his home lot and land in Windham. He had a supply of oak board, cedar shingles, and livestock (including 19 sheep).^[5]

On 12 March 1752, the real estate distribution was set out to his sons, John (eldest son), Joseph, Isaac, and Jacob.^[5]

Research notes

Norwich Marriages

John Andrews & Sarah Cook ware Married y 26th day of ffebr 1707-8.

John Andrus & Ruth Gates ware maried ye last Day of Sepf 1724.

Norwich Death

Sarah ye Wife of John Andrus Deceaf y 17th of may 1724.

Norwich Births

John Andrews, the Son of John & Sarah, was born y 18th day of April 1710.

Sarah Andrews was born Janur y 9th 1712-3.

Jane Andrus was born ye 26th of June 1716.

Thankfull Andrus was born y 20 day of Septer 1719.

Jofeph Andrus was born y 26th day of June 1722.

Ann Andrus Daughter of John Andrus and his wife Ruth was born ye 8th of June 1725 .

Dorcas the Daughter John Andrus and his wife Ruth was born y 24th of September 1728.

Isaac the Son of John Andrus and his wife Ruth was born 22nd of aprill 1731.

Jacob y Son of John Andrus & of his wife Ruth was born ye 9th day of abrill 1734. (p. 75) ^[3]

Preston Baptisms

Sep 27, 1718 - Grace, daughter of John ANDROSS of Norwich ^[4][6]

Entered by Chris Hoyt, Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17} The New England Historical and Genealogical Register Vols. 37-52 (1883-98) include section: Genealogical gleanings in England, by H. F. Waters The Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916 p. 105-8: 110
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6} Goodell, Harriett Andross. John (2) Andrews of Ipswich Mass., and Norwich, Conn., and Some of His Descendants in: New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 70, NEHGS, Boston, Massachusetts, 1916, p. 102-8
3. ↑ ^{3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12} Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848, Part 1 Society of colonial wars in the state of Connecticut, 1913
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Baptisms Extracted from The Bi-Centennial Celebration, First Congregational Church of Preston, Connecticut, 1698-1898, By Rev. Salmon TREAT
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3} Probate records v. 1-2 1748-1761, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G92K-1W9D : 9 September 2022), FHL microfilm 007627366, image 28-31, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, Vol 1, Pages 22-27.
6. ↑ http://dunhamwilcox.net/ct/preston_ct_bapt.htm

See also:

• Genealogies of Connecticut Families: From the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 1, by Judith McGhan, Genealogical Publishing Com, 1983
• Source: Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934: Name: John Andrus; Age at Death: 65; Death Place: Connecticut; Gender: Male; FHL Film Number: 3249
• Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970: Name: John Andrus; Death Date: 1750; SAR Membership: 38776; Role: Ancestor; Application Date: 11 Jun 1923; Father: John Andrews; Mother: Judith Belcher; Spouse: Ruth Gates; Children: Isaac Andrus; Household Members: Name: Frank Savis Andrews; Lucina Davis; Loren Andrus; Nancy Lamb; Elvn Andrus; Clarissa Harris; Isaac Andrus; Elizabeth Tracy; Captain Isaac Andrus; Ruth Gates; John Andrus; Judith Belcher; John Andrews
• Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970: Name: John Andrus; Death Date: 1750; SAR Membership: 41926; Role: Ancestor; Application Date: 25 Sep 1925; Spouse: Ruth Gabes (sic); Children: Isaac Andrus; Household Members: Name: Frederick Hatham Andrews; Belcy Elizabeth Hatham; Truman Ripley Andrus; Nancy Lamb; Elon Andrus; Clarisse Harris; Isaac Andrus; Elizabeth Tracy; Captain Isaac Andrus; Ruth Gabes; John Andrus; Judith Belcher; John Andrews