First Generation 1. Stoddard BARDWELL was born on 7 Dec 1800 in , Yates, New York. Second Generation 2. Enoch BARDWELL was born on 24 Aug 1775 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 23 Jun 1838 in Potter, Yates, New York. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 89. of Shelburne, Mass., 1799 The Nims Family - Seven Generations of Descendants from Godfrey Nims - Elizabeth C. Suddaby, Editor, compiled by Susan S. Oathout, John H. Schultz, Elizabeth C. Suddaby for the Nims Family Association, 1990, P.O. Box 99, Deerfield, MA 01342, published by Southern Historical Press, Inc., P. O. Box 1267, Greenville, SC 29602 - 1267. p. 560. Removed to New York about 1800 to Patten in Yates County. Enoch was a carpenter who became a well-known builder. He built the courthourss and jails at Penn Yan and Canandaigua, N.Y. Enoch served as Justice of the Peace for 16 years. He was a Mason until the Morgan disappearance when he left the Masons and became a member of the Society of Friends (Quaker). Enoch BARDWELL and Roxanna NIMS were married on 23 Jun 1799 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 3. Roxanna NIMS was born on 4 Feb 1778 in Bloody Brook, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 11 Feb 1851. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 120. of Deerfield, 1799. Enoch BARDWELL and Roxanna NIMS had the following children: 1 i. Stoddard BARDWELL. ii. Elisha Nims BARDWELL was born in 1802 in , Yates, New York. He died in 1839. iii. Miranda BARDWELL was born on 6 Dec 1804 in , Yates, New York. iv. Enoch Wells BARDWELL was born on 31 Jan 1807 in , Yates, New York. v. Zamer (Tamer) BARDWELL was born on 10 Nov 1808 in , Yates, New York. vi. Minerva BARDWELL was born on 17 Oct 1817 in , Yates, New York. vii. Clarissa BARDWELL was born on 16 Jan 1818 in , Yates, New York. She died in 1831. viii. Chester (twin) BARDWELL was born on 16 Jan 1818 in , Yates, New York. Third Generation 4. Enoch BARDWELL was born on 1 Dec 1748 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Dec 1789 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old North Cemetery, Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Sometimes called the Hill Cemetery History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 61. Removed to "Foxtown," Shelburne, during the Rev. Enoch BARDWELL and Abigail WELLS were married on 21 Nov 1771 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 5. Abigail WELLS was born in 1749. She died on 15 Apr 1830 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 159 Consumption. Enoch BARDWELL and Abigail WELLS had the following children: i. Chester BARDWELL was born on 6 Oct 1772 in , Hampshire, Massachusetts. ii. Lt. Robert BARDWELL was born on 21 Oct 1774 in , Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 17 Date listed as ______ 21, 1774. He died on 2 Apr 1819 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. 2 iii. Enoch BARDWELL. iv. Abigail BARDWELL was born on 4 Jan 1777 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 172. of Shelburne, Mass., 1801. v. Arad BARDWELL was born on 26 Sep 1778 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 123. of Shelburne, Mass. vi. Jonathan BARDWELL was born on 13 Feb 1780 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vii. Asenath BARDWELL was born on 14 Jan 1782 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. viii. Consider BARDWELL was born on 12 Feb 1784 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 61. Went West. ix. Elijah BARDWELL was born on 11 Jan 1786 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 9 Dec 1883. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 61. Died without issue. x. Solomon BARDWELL was born on 27 Apr 1788 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 19 Jun 1827 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachusetts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974. p. 18 Foxtown Cellar Holes: ".... the little old cider mill, a weathered grey barn-like structure, where Solomon Bardwell made cider as long ago as 1809 and was taxed every year thereafter until 1824. In 1823, Samuel Fisk and Solomon Bardwell living in the brick house at the top of the hill owned the mill jointly." 6. Elisha NIMS was born on 22 Oct 1749 in Mill River, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 14 Jun 1809 in Bloody Brook, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 56 of Deerfield, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 254. Rev. sol. 1775; lived at Bloody Brook. Elisha NIMS and Zamer (Tamer) (Lama) BARDWELL were married on 28 Nov 1776 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 7. Zamer (Tamer) (Lama) BARDWELL was born on 14 Sep 1751 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 17 Nov 1751 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died in Nov 1807 in Bloody Brook, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 56 of Montague, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 254. of Montague, Mass. Elisha NIMS and Zamer (Tamer) (Lama) BARDWELL had the following children: 3 i. Roxanna NIMS. ii. Rufus NIMS was born on 4 Oct 1781 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 254. Settled in Adams, N.Y. iii. Ruel NIMS was born on 6 Dec 1783 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Margaret NIMS was born on 30 Jul 1785 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Tama (Lama) NIMS was born on 21 Mar 1788 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Elisha NIMS was born on 11 Feb 1790 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in 1853 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. Fourth Generation 8. Enoch BARDWELL was born on 25 Feb 1721/22 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 17 Nov 1793 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts He died on 22 Feb 1817 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 58. Removed early to Montague and assisted at the first town meeting in 1751; removed to "Foxtown," Shelburne, before the Rev. History of the Town of Whately, Mass., 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, by D. L. Crandall, Mann's Block, Orange, Mass., 1899. p. 371. Removed early to Montague and subsequently to Shelburne, Mass. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 444. of Montague, 1793. Enoch BARDWELL and Experience STEBBINS were married on 5 Dec 1745 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 9. Experience STEBBINS was born on 31 Oct 1727 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 3 Sep 1783 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Enoch BARDWELL and Experience STEBBINS had the following children: i. Ebenezer BARDWELL was born on 23 Aug 1746 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 3 Aug 1771 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts He died on 29 Nov 1798 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 55 of Montague, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 60. Removed to Shelburne, Mass., before Rev.; settled at "Foxtown," Shelburne, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 303. of Montague, Mass. 4 ii. Enoch BARDWELL. iii. Experience BARDWELL was born on 11 May 1750 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Oct 1837 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Elijah BARDWELL was born about 1759 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Jan 1786 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. "In memory of Mr. Elijah Bardwell who died Jan. 26, 1736 in ye 27th year of his age, having but a few days survived ye fatal night when he was flung from his horse and drawn by ye stirup 26 rods alon ye path as appeared by ye place where his hat was found and where he spent the whole following severe cold night treading snow in a small circle. The family he left was an aged father, a wife and three small children." He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 55 of Montague, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 59. Disabled by being thrown from his horse, he spent a severe winter night in the snow; he survived a few days. v. Moses BARDWELL was born about 1760 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Jun 1840 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 90. of Montague, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 61. Kept a boatmen's tavern at Montague City, Mass. vi. Consider BARDWELL was born on 13 Nov 1763 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Leyden, Massachusetts 1676 - 1959, by William Tyler Arms with Collaboration of Masha E. Arms. Published by The Enterpise and Journal, Orange, Massachusetts, 1959. p. 191 Consider, settled in Leyden ca. 1791 at which time he married Anna Benjamin. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 61. Settled in Leyden, Mass. 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. 261. Settled in Leyden, Mass. 10. Jonathan WELLS was born on 26 Sep 1702 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in Feb 1797 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 359 Settled in Roadtown; came here about 1754; lived at Great River. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875 p. 145. of Roadtown. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 36. of Belchertown, Mass. Jonathan WELLS and Abigail DICKINSON were married. 11. Abigail DICKINSON was born in 1726 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died in 1800 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 359 Died at the home of Enoch Bardwell Jonathan WELLS and Abigail DICKINSON had the following children: i. Rebecca WELLS was born in 1738. She died on 20 Mar 1812 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 359 Death date listed as prob. ii. Joseph WELLS was born in 1742. iii. Dr. Daniel WELLS was born on 12 May 1744 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 12 Feb 1749 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 23 Sep 1823. 5 iv. Abigail WELLS. v. Hepzibah WELLS. vi. Martha WELLS was Baptized on 7 Jun 1752 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was born about 1752 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Aseneth WELLS was Baptized on 16 Jun 1754 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was born about 1754 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. viii. John WELLS was Baptized on 25 Apr 1756 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was born about 1756 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 3 Mar 1781 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 232. of Deerfield, Mass. - 1781. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 363 Known 60 years ago as "Bottle John;" lived at "Rocky Mountain 1775, later in a small house between the Street and Cheapside. ix. Jonathan WELLS. 12. Moses NIMS was born on 9 May 1718 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1791 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 252. Settled at Mill River; remove to Conway after the Rev. Moses NIMS and Margaret ALLEN were married on 20 Jun 1748 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 13. Margaret ALLEN was born in 1716. She died on 27 Aug 1772. Moses NIMS and Margaret ALLEN had the following children: i. Moses NIMS was born on 10 May 1748 in Mill River, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 20 Mar 1799 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 23 Mar 1799 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 1 Feb 1812 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 18 Jul 1839 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 254. Carpenter; fell from the steeple of the meetinghouse in Deerfield while it was building in 1768; was taken up for dead but survived the fall; lived at Miller River and Conway. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 172. of Deerfield, 1799 Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 172. of Conway, 1812. The Nims Family - Seven Generations of Descendants from Godfrey Nims - Elizabeth C. Suddaby, Editor, compiled by Susan S. Oathout, John H. Schultz, Elizabeth C. Suddaby for the Nims Family Association, 1990, P.O. Box 99, Deerfield, MA 01342, published by Southern Historical Press, Inc., P. O. Box 1267, Greenville, SC 29602 - 1267. p. 541. Moses died at Ashfield, intestate. The estate papers indicate his real estate was valued at 326 pounds with a mortgage of 247 pound due. The total estate was valued at 665 pounds. 6 ii. Elisha NIMS. iii. Ariel (Uriel) NIMS was born on 25 Feb 1750 in Mill River, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1818 in Orleans, Ontario, New York. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 254. Rev. sol. 1775 14. Samuel BARDWELL was born on 25 Aug 1715 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 30 Nov 1795 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 58. He removed to Montague, Mass. about 1750; helped to organize the town at the first town meeting, 1751. Samuel BARDWELL and Anna SEVERANCE were married on 31 Oct 1737 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 15. Anna SEVERANCE was born on 25 Dec 1715 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Oct 1796 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 58. The chair which she occupied in the meetinghouse, in her old age, is now in Memorial Hall. Samuel BARDWELL and Anna SEVERANCE had the following children: i. Medad BARDWELL was born on 4 Aug 1739 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Apr 1740 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ii. Son BARDWELL was Baptized in Mar 1741 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was born in 1741 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1741 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Died in infancy. iii. Anna BARDWELL was born on 28 Feb 1744 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Nov 1808 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iv. Job BARDWELL was born on 30 Mar 1746 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 60. Removed to "Foxtown," Shelburne, Mass., thence to Zoar, and later to prossibly Otter Creek, N.Y.; Anut Zylvia characterized him as a "man who made soap every washing day and prosdered accordingly. 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. 261. Removed to Shelburne, Mass., 8 Children. v. Catherine BARDWELL was born on 25 Oct 1748 in , Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 30 Oct 1748 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 53. of Montague, Mass. 7 vi. Zamer (Tamer) (Lama) BARDWELL. vii. Reuben BARDWELL was born on 30 Mar 1754 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Sep 1840 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Diarrhea. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 56 of Montague, Mass. 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. 445. of Shelburne, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 60. Before 1781 removed to Shelburne, Mass. viii. Submit BARDWELL was born on 19 Aug 1759 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 30 Jul 1847 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 56 of Montague, Mass.