FIRST GENERATION 1. Theodorick SAXTON was born on 3 Feb 1792 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Jul 1793 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 33. Sexton, 1793 Theodorick the 2nd died July 18, 1793 in the 2nd year of his Age. SECOND GENERATION 2. David SAXTON was born on 10 Mar 1763 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 14 Sep 1824 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 34. Saxton, 1824 David Saxton died Sept. 14, 1824, Aged 61 years. "May he rest in peace." History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 280 Shoemaker; lived on the Charles Hitchcock place in 1791, in 1794 on No. 25; removed to New Salem but returned and occupied part of lot No. 35. He was married to Bathsheba FAXON on 5 Sep 1783. 3. Bathsheba FAXON was born on 3 Mar 1762 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died in Oct 1832 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 34. Saxton, 1832 Bathsheba, relict of David Saxton, died at Boston, Oct. 20, 1832, AE. 68 "Blessed are the dead" David SAXTON and Bathsheba FAXON had the following children: i. Rebecca SAXTON was born on 18 Feb 1785 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 7 Aug 1786 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 33. Sexton, 1786 Rebecca Daur to Mr. David and Mrs. Bathsheba Sexton died August 7 1786 in the 2nd Year of her Age. at the left hand lies an Infant still born ii. Daughter SAXTON was born on 1 Mar 1786 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 1 Mar 1786 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. Dr. Thomas F. SAXTON was born on 21 Aug 1788 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 281 Settled in Claremont, N.H.; removed to Boston. iv. Theodorick SAXTON was born on 11 Jul 1790 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Jul 1791 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 33. Sexton 1791 Theodorick Son to Mr. David & Mrs. Bathsheba Sexton Died July 20 1791 in the 2nd Year of his Age 1 v. Theodorick SAXTON. vi. Charles A. SAXTON was born on 10 Oct 1794 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 281 Lived in Wethersfield, Hartland, Plainfield, Windsor, Vt., removed to Boston vii. Rebecca SAXTON was born on 11 Apr 1796 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. THIRD GENERATION 4. David SAXTON was born on 8 Aug 1734. He died on 21 Sep 1800 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 34. Sexton, 1800 Hon David Sexton Esquire died Sept 21st 1800 aged 66 years. Why all this toil for tri- umphs of an hour? What tho' we wade in wealth or soar in fame? Earths highest station ends in "Here he lies," And "dust to dust" concludes her noblest song. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 279 Shoemaker; had 29 pounds, 4 shillings for ringing the bell one year, 1770; bought a building Lot from the front of the ministerial lot in 1760, and built thereon the house now owned by Robert Childs; he here set up tavern keeping and his house became the headquarters for the Whigs during the Revolutionary struggle, in which he took a prominent part; his is a good example of that class of men who came to the front in that great upheaval society and supplanted those whom they had been accustomed to follow; he proved an able man and held to his death a high position among the River Gods of the valley; he was justice of the peace; rep. 2 years and senator 12 years, dying in office. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 518. of Deerfield, Mass. He was married to Rebecca BARNARD. 5. Rebecca BARNARD was born in 1728 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Jul 1805 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 280 She was found died in bed on in the morning. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 34. Sexton, 1805 Mrs. Rebecca Sexton, Relict of David Sexton Esq. died July 18 1805 Aged 77 Years. Life makes the soul dependent on the dust: Death gives her wings to mount above the spheres David SAXTON and Rebecca BARNARD had the following children: i. Anna SAXTON was born on 9 Oct 1760 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 20 Sep 1791 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 2 ii. David SAXTON. iii. Ebenezer SAXTON was born on 25 Feb 1766 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He Int. Marriage on 11 Oct 1794 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Sep 1847 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 346. of Deerfield, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 280 Shoemaker; lived on No. 25, and later on No. 16. iv. Rufus SAXTON was born on 17 Sep 1769 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 280 A prominent man in town and county affairs; dep. sheriff; rep. seven years; lived on No. 20. 6. Thomas FAXON was born on 19 Feb 1734 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. He died in Jun 1792 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 154 Was of Harvard 1753, Leicester 1771, Deerfield, 1772; sol. in Rev. war 1778, "5 feet, 4 inches in high with brown hair. He was married to Joanna ALLEN on 24 Aug 1749 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 7. Joanna ALLEN was born on 24 Jan 1731 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Jun 1814 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont. Thomas FAXON and Joanna ALLEN had the following children: i. Priscilla FAXON was born on 27 Jul 1750. ii. Ruth FAXON was born on 29 Oct 1752 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Oct 1819 in Choconut, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. iii. Thomas FAXON was born on 19 Feb 1755 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 7 Jan 1827 in York, Livingston, New York. iv. Jacob Allen FAXON was born on 25 Sep 1757. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 460. He was a mason by trade, a Revolutionary soldier. He lived in Christtian lane, removed to New Cannan, N.Y. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 154 Rev. sol. 1779 v. Joanna FAXON was born on 22 Jan 1760 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died in Aug 1778 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3 vi. Bathsheba FAXON. vii. Malinda FAXON was born on 2 Apr 1764 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died in 1765 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. viii. Calvin FAXON was born on 15 Aug 1766 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 154 Shoemaker. ix. Reuben FAXON was born on 25 Sep 1768 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. x. Samuel FAXON was born on 24 Jan 1771 in Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts. xi. Francis FAXON died in 1775 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was born on 22 Jan 1775 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.