Ruth Cadwell Risley was born 20 July 1729 in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut to John Cadwell (1702-1746) and Dorothy Kilbourne (1706-1746) and died 1762 East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut of unspecified causes.
Biography
Research Notes
Identity of Grandma Kilbourne
Many genealogical records show Nathaniel and his wife as having the same mother. Dorothy Kilbourne (1697-1746) as married to both his paternal grandfather Jonathan Risley (1687-1762) and maternal grandfather John Cadwell (1702-1746), which simply cannot be the case.
The book Families of East Hartford Pg 147 lists her as spouse to John Cadwell. Additionally she seems a bit young to be married to Jonathan Risley. There is no source that clearly states that Risley married Dorothy.
Additionally this Dorothy Kilbourne (1706-1746) (daughter of Thomas K) is frequently confused with her older cousin of same name, Dorothy Kilbourne (1697-1747), daughter of Joseph K and Dorothy Butler, but she married Joseph Birge.
The Cadwell marriage took place between 1727 and 1733 with children being born from 1734-1745. John Cadwell born 30 Nov 1702, died 02 Apr 1746, md Dorothy Kilbourn. Children: John b:1734, Matthew b:1740, Ann, Abigail md Fox, Ruth md Nathaniel Risley, Dorothy b1736, Susannah b1743, Lucy b1745.
Marriage & Family
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Jonathan Risley (1749-1813) | 17 October 1749 East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut | 4 April 1813 Madison County, New York | Phebe Damon (1753-1833) |
| Asahel Risley (1750-1828) | |||
| Nathaniel Risley (1752-1806) | |||
| Ruth Risley (1758-) | |||
| Jerusha Risley (1760-1824) | |||
| Huldah Risley (1762-1835) | |||
| George Risley (1762-1800) | |||
| Ward Risley (1764-) | |||
| Jeremiah Risley (1766-1846) | |||
Siblings
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Ruth Cadwell (1729-1762) | 20 July 1729 East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut | 1762 East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut | Nathaniel Risley (1723-1777) |
| Dorothy Cadwel (1736-) | |||
| John Cadwell (1734-) | |||
| Matthew Cadwell (1740-) | |||
| Ann Cadwell (c1742-) | |||
| Susannah Cadwell (1743-) | |||
| Lucy Cadwell (1745-) | |||
Vital Records
References
- The Risley Family History - Free on Google Books (publ Grafton Press in 1909) - Pg 64 - Somewhat incomplete.
- Elisha Risley Immigrant Ancestors