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Show JOHN TANNER 11 William Tanner, born May 9, 1751, in South Kingston, R. 1. Married February 16, 1771, Ruth C. Brown, daughter of John Brown. She was born July 5, 1751. She died May 4, 1825, age 73 years 10 months. They had five children: Wifliam B., born Oct. 13, 1772; Anstis, born April 19, 1776; Ruth, born Aug. 18, 1778; Susannah, born May 30, 1786; Francis B., born April 14, 1793. William Tanner removed to Ridgeway, then in Geneseo County soon after 1800 .. He was a pioneer in Orleans County, settled in Gaines about 1816. He died Sept. 23, 1831, age 80 years, 5 months and 14 days.: This branch of the Tanners is noted for its sterling qualities from Francis Tanner of Hopkinton, whose record is in Colonial History down through William and his son, William .B., to the present. "Just and honest in their deal ings, true to the principles of Free Masonry, loyal to his chosen church," such is the tribute paid to Samuel N. Tanner in the fourth generation from one whom his citizens delighted to honor in Colonial days. 2. Joshua Tanner, born July 27,1757, in South Kingston, R. 1. (Detailed record will be found under his name following.) In the will made by Isaac Sheldon, father of Elizabeth Sheldon, May 31, 1751, and approved August 25, 1752, he gives to his daughter Elizabeth Tanner a silver spoon. Francis Tanner at first resided in South Kingston where he was He filled several positions of responsi a greatly respected citizen. bility. He was admitted freeman in South Kingstown in 1753; a ·member of the Town Council of South Kingstown 1756, 1759, 1761, and of Hopkinton in 1767,1769,1772. The record shows that he was Justice of the Peace, South Kingstown, 1762, 1765, and of Hopkinton, 1770. The name of Francis Tanner, Esq., and Mrs. Tanner, wife to Francis, appear on the list of members of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Westerly, R. I., now Hopkinton, among those added be tween 1740 and 1750. The records show that he took an active interest in everything pertaining to the welfare. of the colony. He was a patriot and a true friend of his country, and while too advanced in years for active service in the field, his man' Quam served as private for the greater part of the war. Francis Tanner passed away in the most critical part of the struggle, January 3, 1777. 1. JOSHUA TANNER, second child of Francis Tanner and Eliza beth Sheldon, and father of our common ancestor, John Tanner, He married, De was born July 27, 1757, in South Kingston, R. I. cember 24,1775, Thankful Tefft. She was born March 11, 1757 the daughter of William Tefft and Mary Kenyon. Her ancestors came Joshua Tanner removed to Wash to America in the Mayflower. ington Co., N. Y., and died near Reed's Corners Sept. 12, 1807. The following epitaph is from his tombstone: |
