NOTE: Elizabeth was orphaned by the age of 5. Elizabeth became the adopted/fostered daughter of Roxana Ward (nee Foote) and Rev. Lyman Beecher, D.D. of Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT. Betsey and Stephen were married in their home. LYMAN BEECHER BIO: Lyman Beecher (October 12, 1775 – January 10, 1863) was a Presbyterian minister, American Temperance Society co-founder and leader, and the father of 13 children, many of whom became noted figures, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry Ward Beecher, Charles Beecher, Edward Beecher, Isabella Beecher Hooker, Catharine Beecher and Thomas K. Beecher. He is credited as a leader of the Second Great Awakening of the United States. ... SOURCE [cut & paste]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Beecher
NOTE: Rev. Stephen Mason II is not a junior to his father Rev. Elisha Mason, but rather the second son named Stephen. He had an older brother, Stephen Mason I b. 11 APR 1787 d. 17 MAY 1787 (aged 37-days-old).
CHILDREN:
1) Ebenezer Porter Mason b. 07 JAN 1819 Washington, Litchfield Co., CT; d. 26 DEC 1840 Richmond, VA; buried: Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, VA. NOTE: Not known to have married nor have issue (died young).
2) David Burr Mason b. 04 JUN 1820 Washington, Litchfield Co., CT; d. 09 DEC 1843 Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI; buried: Oakridge Cemetery, Lot 88, Old Grounds, Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI. NOTE: Not known to have married nor have issue (died young).
PARENTS: Elizabeth "Betty" Judson b. 22 FEB 1762 Newtown, Fairfield Co., CT; d. 30 APR 1794 New Haven, New Haven Co., CT; buried: Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT; m. 17 AUG 1782 New Haven, New Haven Co., CT; Sea Capt. Sturges Burr b. 20 MAY 1760 New Haven, New Haven Co., CT; d. 11 FEB 1796 Tortola, West Indies; buried: ? . Elizabeth was orphaned by the age of 5.
NOTE: Elizabeth was orphaned by the age of 5. Elizabeth became the adopted/fostered daughter of Roxana Ward (nee Foote) and Rev. Lyman Beecher, D.D. of Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT. Betsey and Stephen were married in their home. LYMAN BEECHER BIO: Lyman Beecher (October 12, 1775 – January 10, 1863) was a Presbyterian minister, American Temperance Society co-founder and leader, and the father of 13 children, many of whom became noted figures, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry Ward Beecher, Charles Beecher, Edward Beecher, Isabella Beecher Hooker, Catharine Beecher and Thomas K. Beecher. He is credited as a leader of the Second Great Awakening of the United States. ... SOURCE [cut & paste]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Beecher
NOTE: Rev. Stephen Mason II is not a junior to his father Rev. Elisha Mason, but rather the second son named Stephen. He had an older brother, Stephen Mason I b. 11 APR 1787 d. 17 MAY 1787 (aged 37-days-old).
CHILDREN:
1) Ebenezer Porter Mason b. 07 JAN 1819 Washington, Litchfield Co., CT; d. 26 DEC 1840 Richmond, VA; buried: Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, VA. NOTE: Not known to have married nor have issue (died young).
2) David Burr Mason b. 04 JUN 1820 Washington, Litchfield Co., CT; d. 09 DEC 1843 Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI; buried: Oakridge Cemetery, Lot 88, Old Grounds, Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI. NOTE: Not known to have married nor have issue (died young).
PARENTS: Elizabeth "Betty" Judson b. 22 FEB 1762 Newtown, Fairfield Co., CT; d. 30 APR 1794 New Haven, New Haven Co., CT; buried: Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT; m. 17 AUG 1782 New Haven, New Haven Co., CT; Sea Capt. Sturges Burr b. 20 MAY 1760 New Haven, New Haven Co., CT; d. 11 FEB 1796 Tortola, West Indies; buried: ? . Elizabeth was orphaned by the age of 5.
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