. Saxton

Other Events:

• Occupation: Troy, New York; Merchant
• Religion: Presbyterian

Notes:

...and one of Troy's most respected citizens.

Occupation:
He was a merchant of Troy, first engaged in dry goods and millinery, later with his son, Solomon Burt Saxton, in the flour and grain trade.

Religion:
He was a member of the Presbyterian church

Gordon married Philena Fletcher Severance in 1825. Philena (daughter of B. Severance and B. Joslyn) was born on 26 Apr 1800; died on 03 Aug 1851. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He probably lived at South Wilbraham all his life, as all his children were born there. His eldest son, Noah Chapin Saxton, was the first publisher of the New York Evangelist.

Noah married Martha Bliss on 15 Dec 1796. Martha was born on 12 Mar 1775 in North Wilbraham, Massachusetts; died on 18 Dec 1836. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B. married B. Joslyn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Resided: Connecticut

Notes:

Resided:
Connecticut, near Springfield

Samuel married Sarah Chapin on 23 Jan 1754. Sarah was born on 19 Oct 1736; died on 27 Mar 1821. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Chapin family were prominent in Springfield, where a statue is erected to their memory. She was a direct descendant of Henry and Nelly (Burt) Chapin.