Here's a document I have in my computer files. I'll copy the key part you were interested in; I'm not sure who I cooresponded with as it's been a few years since I was aggressively researching my family history (a ten year activity until the internet provided me with access to more detailed information in 2002. Here's the note I copied from the e-mail exchange: At Lansing State Library, there are some copied pages from the "Blakeslee Families in American - by Porter Matteson - he lived in Columbus, Ohio and then lived in Fla. I found some dated 1955 - wrote to him at address in Fla. and never received my letter back nor any response. However I noted today 2 other people listed in Columbus, Ohio area and will try them via phone. but that's about 50 years ago. Anyway - have put together some information (don't hold me to it) that I found in my copied papers from Lansing library: Samuel Blakeslee - born June 30, 1599 Great Chishill, Essexshire Co, Eng Died May 17, 1672 New Haven, New Haven Co.,Conn married Dec. 5, 1650 in New Haven, Conn to Hannah Potter who was born about 1633 and died Nov. 7, 1723 in New Haven, Conn. I have seen her birth as New Haven and I have seen her birth as Chesham Parish, Bucks, England..... 11 children at least...... Son - John Edward - born Oct. 22, 1651 Guilford, New Haven Co, Ct. and died Sept. 2, 1653. (End of Message) Hope this is of interest. The DNA study noted that I am really not a Blakesley, I assume in England prior to the 1600's my family line was pulled into the Blakesley(ee) family. We were most likely farmers somewhere near the "black forest" where the Blakesley(ee) family tree connects us. Hope that helps... Regards, David Business contact information: David Blakesley, CPCU, CIC, ARM Curriculum Director, IEA david@ieatraining.com www.ieatraining.com 800-655-4432 Cell phone 510-366-5256 -----Original Message----- From: blakesley-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:blakesley-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Shirley Hulett Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:31 PM To: blakesley@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BLAKESLEY] blakesley family David: Where did you find the birth place and date for Samuel Blakeslee? YOU WROTE: Samuel Blakesley(ee) (b. June 30, 1599 Great Chishall, Essexshire, England-d. May 17, 1672 New Haven, Conn) and married Hannah Potter Dec. 3, 1650 in New Haven Conn. -- "Ray" <cove_man@comcast.net> wrote: David have you or have you considered having a DNA test done to help in the research of the Blakesley family? Regards, Ray -----Original Message----- From: blakesley-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:blakesley-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of David N. Blakesley Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:36 PM To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com; blakesley@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BLAKESLEY] blakesley family I do not recognize your family names in my family history; however, I am related to Samuel Blakesley. Here's my family history for your review in case you discover a connection. My dad: John Roy (1906-1976) son of John W. (Grandfather) and wife Sophia, John Roy's sister & brother Emma and Walter G. John Roy (changed to Roy John by family preference and SS card issued as Roy John in Ill), graduated Univ. of Chicago 1930 medical school, m. abt 1930 to (1)Ruth (daughter Joan) div 1939, (2)Ruth Schebick (m.1940) John W. son of George W. 1833 to 1899 and Rebecca J. Lewellan (Great Grandfather) George W. son of Obadiah 1806-1878 and Harriet Carter (2nd Great Grandfather) Obadiah son of Obed 1775 to about 1835 and Adah Hart ( 3rd Great Grandfather) Obed son of Obed 1754-1779 with unknown (4th Great Grandfather) Obed son of John 1723-1776 and Olive Curtis (5th Great Grandfather) John son of Moses about 1678 and Sarah (Mary) Benton (6th Great Grandfather Moses son of John Edward abt. 1654 -1712 and Grace Ventrus (7th Great Grandfather) John Edward (Dec 13, 1655 Farmington, Hartford, Conn or 1651, d. March 12, 1712) 2nd son and eldest (their first son John died at 2 years, 1651-1653, Gulford, New Haven, Conn) of Samuel (8th and 9th Great Grandfather's) Samuel Blakesley(ee) (b. June 30, 1599 Great Chishall, Essexshire, England-d. May 17, 1672 New Haven, Conn) and married Hannah Potter Dec. 3, 1650 in New Haven Conn. Regards, David David Blakesley -----Original Message----- From: blakesley-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:blakesley-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 8:48 AM To: BLAKESLEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BLAKESLEY] blakesley family This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: IrishHarpist Surnames: Campbell, Smith, McKeever, Blakesley, Lehman, Miller Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blakesley/53.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My mother is Carol Phylis Blakesly (the "e" was dropped by her mother, so "Blakesley")...she was the daughter of Wilbur Grover Blakesley and Katherine Lenore Lehman. Wilbur's parents were Charles Blakesley and Amelia Miller. An Aunt of mine told me that this line was traced back to Connecticut to a Samuel Blakesley, "who made the jump across the pond". 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