Matthew Farnham (1755 - 1821)

Born 1 Mar 1755 in York, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 20 Jul 1821 at age 66 in Brooksville, Hancock, Maine, United States

Biography

Matthew Farnham is a DAR Patriot Ancestor,  A203278.

Private Matthew Farnham served with Capt. Nathaniel Fales' Company, Massachusetts Militia during the American Revolution.

Mathew Farnham; b. 1 Mar 1755 at York, Maine; b. 1 Mar 1755 ^[1]at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; m. Martha Basteen, daughter of Joseph Basteen and Ann Hanscom, circa 1779; d. 20 Jul 1821 at Brooksville, Hancock, Maine, at age 66. He was also known as Matthew Varnum.

The Farnham and Varnum surnames were used by members of this family. Keeping track of who used which version and when is difficult.

Find A Grave: Memorial #23225103

See[ Penobscot Vital Records; The Family of Matthew Varnam

Known children of Mathew Farnham and Martha Basteen were as follows:

• i. DOLLY; b. 15 Feb 1776 at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; m. Joseph Webber Jr., son of Joseph Webber and Mary Lowell, 7 Sep 1798 at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
• ii. ANNA; b. 25 Jul 1780 ^[2]at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; m. David Dyer, son of Michael Dyer and Jane Carter, 18 Jul 1814 at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; d. 1862 at Cape Rosier, Hancock, Maine; d. 27 Oct 1862 at age 82.
• iii. DAVID; b. 5 Aug 1784 ^[3]at Brooksville, Hancock, Maine; b. 28 Aug 1785 at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; m. Cynthia Rea, daughter of Benjamin Rea and Lydia Putnam, 29 Oct 1807 at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; d. 26 Apr 1861 at age 76. He was also known as David Farnham. He appeared on the census of 5 Aug 1850 at Brooksville, Hancock, Maine.
• iv. MATTHEW; b. 7 Apr 1788 ^[4]at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; m. Dolly Varnum, daughter of Gersham Varnum and Dolly Moore, 7 Nov 1811 at Bucksport, Hancock, Maine; d. May 1852 at age 64.
• v. GERSHAM; b. 13 Aug 1790 ^[5]at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; m. Eleanor Varnum, daughter of Gersham Varnum and Dolly Moore, circa 1814; m. Elsie Tapley, daughter of Peletiah Tapley and Sally Stover, 10 Dec 1830 at Brooksville, Hancock, Maine; d. 15 Oct 1869 at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine, at age 79. He appeared on the census of 2 Aug 1850 at Brooksville, Hancock, Maine.
• vi. JOSEPH B.; b. 23 Oct 1792^[6] at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; m. Hannah Clough, daughter of Benjamin Clough and Relief Wyman, 29 Dec 1818 at Blue Hill, Hancock, Maine; d. 15 Mar 1881 at Knox, Waldo, Maine, at age 88.
• vii. EBENEZER; b. 17 May 1796 ^[7]at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
• viii. SIMEON; b. Jan 1798 at Castine, Hancock, Maine; d. 1 Aug 1867 at age 69.
• ix. JOHN; b. 4 Jul 1800 ^[8]at Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; m. Serena Billings, daughter of Jesse Billings and Betsey Bowden, 17 Nov 1821 at Brooksville, Hancock, Maine; d. 17 Nov 1860 at age 60; he was buried at Mount Rest Cemetery, Brooksville, Hancock, Maine. He appeared on the census of 2 Aug 1850 at Brooksville, Hancock, Maine.

Sources

1. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4CC-VF7 : 10 February 2018), Matthew Varnom, 01 Mar 1755; citing PENOBSCOT,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 11,752.
2. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4CC-NPP : 10 February 2018), Matthew Varnom in entry for Anna Varnom, 25 Jul 1780; citing PENOBSCOT,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 11,752.
3. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4CC-L5V : 10 February 2018), Matthew Varnom in entry for David Varnom, 28 Aug 1785; citing PENOBSCOT,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 11,752.
4. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4CC-VF4 : 10 February 2018), Matthew Varnom in entry for Matthew Varnom, 07 Apr 1788; citing PENOBSCOT,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 11,752.
5. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4CC-PXL : 10 February 2018), Matthew Varnom in entry for Gershom Varnom, 13 Aug 1790; citing PENOBSCOT,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 11,752.
6. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4CC-GLW : 10 February 2018), Matthew Varnom in entry for Joseph Varnom, 23 Oct 1792; citing PENOBSCOT,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 11,752.
7. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4CC-5F3 : 10 February 2018), Matthew Varnom in entry for Ebenezer Varnom, 17 May 1796; citing PENOBSCOT,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 11,752.
8. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4CC-KZH : 10 February 2018), Matthew Varnom in entry for John Varnom, 14 Jul 1800; citing PENOBSCOT,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 11,752.

• Payroll: Muster/payrolls, and various papers (1763-1808) of the Revolutionary War (Massachusetts and Rhode Island). Vol. 37, Sea coast defense, Penobscot Expedition 1775-1781. A Pay Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Fales and his Company in the State pay on the Expedition to Penobscot from the 6th of July 1779 to the 26th of August following. Film #008092198. Image 171-72 of 628.
• Muster roll: Muster/payrolls, and various papers (1763-1808) of the Revolutionary War (Massachusetts and Rhode Island). Vol. 37, Sea coast defense, Penobscot Expedition 1775-1781. A Pay Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Fales and his Company in the State pay on the Expedition to Penobscot from the 6th of July 1779 to the 26th of August following. Film #008092198. Image 118 of 628.