I have found another Revolutionary War ancestor to prove for NSDAR. Thomas Sanford fought in the war and I am a direct descendant through the Morse and Beardsley families. I’m always on the look out for another ancestor. This one I initially located on my trip to the New England Historic Genealogical Society “Coming Home to New England” program last August.
If you ever would like a wonderful experience, attending the “Coming Home” program in Boston can’t be beat. Gary Roberts, the NEHGS treasure, astounded me by taking my pedigree charts and advancing me numerous generations on many lines. I spent the remainder of the week proving many of the lines through records and histories held by the Society. Gary was spot on for so many families. Thank you, Gary for all of the assistance.
My grandfather, John SANFORD Brown was named for this family. I was always puzzled by the middle name, but now know this famous name.
Thomas Sanford b. 3 Mar 1732 in Newtown, Fairfield Co., CT married to Lydia Clark in 1755. They had daughter, Polly Ann Sanford who married William Beardsley. Their daughter, Ruth Beardsley, b. 16 Feb 1806 in Redding, CT married Ziba Morse. Ruth died, according to some records, in a fire.
I will be submitting this application soon, so keep your fingers crossed that I have the proper documentation to connect my family lines.