Samuel Dexter

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Personal and Family Information

Samuel was born on 5 Jul 1781 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of unknown parents.

He died on 26 Feb 1862 in Providence, Rhode Island.

He had four marriages/partners. His first wife was Sophia Adams, who he married in ABT 1801. The place has not been found. Their two known children were Mary Sophia (1803-1863) and Catherine (1805-1832).

His second wife was Abby Sheldon, who he married in ABT 1810. The place has not been found. Their only known child was Daniel Sheldon (1813-1838).

His third wife was Amey Martin, who he married on 10 SEP 1821 in Providence, Rhode Island. Their two known children were Caroline Martin (1823-1848) and Sophia (1824-1872).

His fourth wife was Almira Theodosia Fenner, who he married in 1832. The place has not been found. Their two known children were Arthur Fenner (1835-1886) and Simon Newton (1838-1902).

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Birth5 JUL 1781
Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Death26 FEB 1862
Place: Providence, Rhode Island
BurialFEB 1862
Place: Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 81
Address: Swan Point Cemetery, group 94, location L, Lot 4, space 12 findagrave 26602047
Graduated1801
Place: Brown University
WILL18 DEC 1861
Place: Providence, Rhode Island
Address: Providence, Rhode Island Bank Stock, other stock, all rpoperty and estate to Abraham Payne, Esq in trust for following purposes.. to wife Almira T Dexter, daughter Mary Cozzens, daughter Sophia D Fearing, granddaughter Caroline D Dewolf $35,000 sons Arthur F and Newton Dexter, brother S Newton Dexter
Will-Dexter,Samuel, page 396-7
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