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     Berardino DiFrancesco was born say 1799 probably at Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
     Berardino DiFrancesco married first Navilia (?) at Italy.
     Berardino DiFrancesco married second Agata Rossi, daughter of Concezio Rossi and Palma Calabrese, on Thursday, 31 December 1818 at Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.¹
     Berardino DiFrancesco died probably Chieti, Abruzzo.

     Navilia (?) was born circa 1795 at Italy.
     Navilia (?) married Berardino DiFrancesco, son of Sabatino DiFrancesco and Maria D'Orazio, at Italy.
     Navilia died at Abruzzo, Italy.

     Peter Bechtel was born on Tuesday, 8 December 1716 at Ellenbach, Bergstrasse, Hessen, Germany.¹
     Peter Bechtel married Anna Mareretha (?) circa 1735 at Province of Pennsylvania, British America, (now Pennsylvania).²
     Peter died on 20 August 1794 at Rockland Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, at age 77.¹

     Anna Mareretha (?) was born circa 1700.¹
     Anna Mareretha (?) married Peter Bechtel circa 1735 at Province of Pennsylvania, British America, (now Pennsylvania).¹

     Anna Maria Bechtel was born in 1747 at Berks County, Pennsylvania.
     Anna Maria Bechtel married first Johann Jacob Kerchner say 1769.
     Her husband, Johann, died in February 1782 at Rockland Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, at age 31, leaving Anna Maria as a widow.
     Anna Maria Kerchner married second Johann Conrad Menges Sr., son of Johann Menges and Anna Margaretha Paulus, between 1782 and 1783 Rockland Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.¹ Anna Maria Menges was probably included as a free white female, in the household of Johann Conrad Menges Sr. on the 1790 Census at Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.²
     Anna Maria died on 9 August 1827 at Lewis Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was buried in the St John's Cemetery, located at Watsontown, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Ann Vance Stevenson was born on Thursday, 14 October 1802 at Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
     Ann Vance Stevenson married Thomas S. Strain, son of Samuel Strain Sr. and Elizabeth (?), before 1824.¹
     Ann Vance died on 26 April 1881 at Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 78.

     Nancy Jane Farrar was born on Thursday, 18 April 1805 at Washington Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.¹
     Nancy Jane Farrar married Thomas S. Strain, son of Samuel Strain Sr. and Elizabeth (?), after 1825 at Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹
     Nancy Jane died on 27 April 1842 at Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, at age 37.¹

     Samuel Strain Sr. was born in 1746.¹
     Samuel Strain Sr. married Elizabeth (?) circa 1774.¹
     The 1790 US Census enumerated him as Samuel Strain Sr., the head of household at Washington County, Pennsylvania, on 2 August 1790. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household:.²
     Samuel died on 8 September 1830 at Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was buried in the Raccoon Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located at Candor, Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Elizabeth (?) was born in 1745.¹
     Elizabeth (?) married Samuel Strain Sr., son of John Strain and Janet Colburn, circa 1774.¹
     Elizabeth died in 1821 at Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was buried in the Raccoon Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located at Candor, Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Nancy Sweet was born on Tuesday, 27 June 1797 at Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island. She was probably included as a free white female, age twenty-six to forty-five years old, in the household of Thomas Sweet (given age 45+) on the 1810 Census on 6 August 1810 at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island.¹
     At age 18, Nancy Sweet married Lawton Albro Sherman, age 20, son of Samuel Sherman and Mary Niles, on Sunday, 17 March 1816 Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island. Nancy Sherman was probably included as a free white female, age sixteen to twenty-six years old, in the household of Lawlon A. Sherman (given age 16-25) on the 1820 Census on 7 August 1820 Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.² Nancy Sherman was probably included as a free white female, age thirty to forty years old, in the household of Lawton A. Shearman (given age 30-39) on the 1830 Census on 1 June 1830 Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.³ Nancy Sherman was probably included as a free white female, age forty to fifty years old, in the household of Lawton A. Sherman (given age 40-49) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Johnston Township, Providence County, Rhode Island.⁴ Nancy Sherman (given age 53) was listed as a household member living with Lawton A. Sherman (given age 55) on the 1850 Census on 3 August 1850 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.⁵ Nancy Sherman (given age 63) was listed as a household member living with Lawton A. Sherman (given age 65) on the 1860 Census on 6 July 1860 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.⁶ Nancy Sherman (given age 73) was listed as a household member living with Lawton A. Sherman (given age 75) on the 1870 Census on 28 July 1870 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Nancy was Keeping House.⁷ Nancy Sherman (given age 82) was listed as the mother of Alfred Sherman (given age 55) on the 1880 Census recorded 14 June 1880 at 29 Peace Street, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.^8,9
     Her husband, Lawton, died on 10 August 1894 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, at age 99, leaving Nancy as a widow.^10,11,12
     Nancy died on 8 October 1895 at Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, at age 98.¹² She was buried in the Moshassuck Cemetery, located at Central Falls, Providence County, Rhode Island.¹³

     Samuel Sherman was born on Sunday, 4 March 1770 at North Kingstown, Washington County, Colony of Rhode Island, British America, (now Rhode Island).^1,2,3,4
     At age 19, Samuel Sherman married Mary Dawley on Saturday, 20 February 1790.³
     The 1800 US Census enumerated him as Samuel Shermon (given age 16-25), the head of household at Washington County, Rhode Island, on 4 August 1800. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household:, Mary Sherman, free white females, ages twenty-six to forty-five years of age. John A. Sweet was listed as a neighbor.⁵
     The 1810 US Census enumerated him as Saml. Sherman (given age 26-44), the head of household at Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, on 6 August 1810. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household:, Mary Sherman, a free white female, ages twenty-six to forty-five years of age.⁶
     The 1820 US Census enumerated him as Samuel Sherman (given age 26-44), the head of household Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, on 7 August 1820. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household:, Mary Sherman, a free white female, over forty-five years of age.^7,8 Samuel Sherman (given age 80) was listed as a household member living with Orrin Sherman (given age 42) on the 1850 Census on 27 July 1850 at Town of Bethany, Genesee County, New York.⁹
     Samuel died on 24 August 1852 at Bethany, Genesee County, New York, at age 82.³

     Mary Niles was born on Sunday, 2 February 1772 at West Greenwich, Kent County, Colony of Rhode Island, British America, (now Rhode Island), daughter of Jeremiah Niles & Mary.¹ She was christened in 1774.²
     At age 21, Mary Niles married Samuel Sherman, son of Moses Sherman Jr. and Sarah Sherman, on Saturday, 18 January 1794 at Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Elder Phillip Jenkins.¹ Mary Sherman was probably included as a free white female, age twenty-six to forty-five years old, in the household of Samuel Sherman on the 1800 Census on 1 June 1800 at Washington Township, Washington County, Rhode Island.³ Mary Sherman was probably included as a free white female, age twenty-six to forty-five years old, in the household of Saml. Sherman (given age 26-44) on the 1810 Census on 1 June 1810 Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.⁴ Mary Sherman was probably included as a free white female, over forty-five years old, in the household of Samuel Sherman (given age 26-44) on the 1820 Census on 1 June 1820 Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.⁵
     Her husband, Samuel, died on 4 December 1843, leaving Mary as a widow.² Mary Sherman was listed as a household member living with Samuel Shearman (given age 46) on the 1850 Census on 15 August 1850 Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.⁶
     Mary died on 10 January 1856 at age 83. She was buried on Thursday, 10 January 1856 in the Deacon Samuel Sherman Lot, located at Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.²

     Alfred W. Sherman was born on Thursday, 17 February 1825 at Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island. He was probably included as a free white male, newborn to 5 years old, in the household of Lawton A. Shearman (given age 30-39) on the 1830 Census on 1 June 1830 Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.¹ Alfred W. Sherman was probably included as a free white male, age fifteen to twenty years old, in the household of Lawton A. Sherman (given age 40-49) on the 1840 Census on 1 June 1840 at Johnston Township, Providence County, Rhode Island.²
     At age 25, Alfred W. Sherman married first Sarah Emeline Farnsworth, age 20 on Wednesday, 3 July 1850 at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island.
     His wife, Sarah, died on 30 March 1854 at age 24, leaving Alfred W. as a widower. Alfred Sherman (given age 45) was listed as a household member living with Lawton A. Sherman (given age 75) on the 1870 Census on 28 July 1870 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Alfred was an Engineer.³
     At age 49, Alfred W. Sherman married second Henrietta Rossiter Weeden on Wednesday, 29 July 1874 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.^4,5
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Alfred Sherman (given age 55), the head of household at 29 Peace Street, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, on 14 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Henrietta Sherman (given age 51), his step daughter, Etta Wheden (given age 15), his mother, Nancy Sherman (given age 82), his father, Lawton Sherman (given age 85) . Alfred Runs a Stationary Engine.^6,7
     Alfred W. Sherman lived between 1890 and 1891 at 18 Oliver Place, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.⁸
     Alfred W. died on 25 June 1901 at age 76.

     Henrietta Rossiter Wilcox was born say 1829 at Rhode Island.
     Henrietta Rossiter Wilcox married first Enos H. Weeden on Tuesday, 10 February 1863 Rhode Island.¹
     Henrietta Rossiter Weeden married second Alfred W. Sherman, age 49, son of Lawton Albro Sherman and Nancy Sweet, on Wednesday, 29 July 1874 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.^2,1 Henrietta Sherman (given age 51) was listed as the wife of Alfred Sherman (given age 55) on the 1880 Census recorded 14 June 1880 at 29 Peace Street, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Henrietta was Keeping House.^3,4

     Sarah Emeline Farnsworth was born on Monday, 28 December 1829 at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island.
     At age 20, Sarah Emeline Farnsworth married Alfred W. Sherman, age 25, son of Lawton Albro Sherman and Nancy Sweet, on Wednesday, 3 July 1850 East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island.
     Sarah Emeline died on 30 March 1854 at age 24 leaving Alfred W. as a widower.

     Harriet Travis was born say 1816.¹
     Harriet Travis married William W. McClung, son of John McClung and Martha McCartney, say 1836 at Seneca Township, Lenawee County, Michigan Territory, (now Michigan).²

     Lambert Brigham was born on Saturday, 7 June 1794 at Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Phinehas and Lydia.¹
     At age 22, Lambert Brigham married Sophia Buck, age 18, daughter of Francis Buck and Lucretia Thayer, on Wednesday, 12 February 1817 at Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
     The 1820 US Census enumerated him as Lambert Brigham (given age 26-45), the head of household at Sterling Township, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on 7 August 1820. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household:.²
     Lambert died in 1833 leaving Sophia as a widow.

     Sally Briggs was born on Wednesday, 7 June 1797 at Reedsborough, Bennington County, Vermont.
     Sally Briggs married Chester Buck, son of Francis Buck and Lucretia Thayer, say 1817 possibly at Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont. Sarah Buck (given age 53) was listed as a household member living with Chester Buck (given age 57) on the 1850 Census on 26 July 1850 at Town of Vernon, Oneida County, New York.¹ Sarah Buck (given age 63) was listed as a household member living with Chester Buck (given age 66) on the 1860 Census on 2 July 1860 at Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan.² Sarah Buck (given age 73) was listed as a household member living with Chester Buck (given age 76) on the 1870 Census on 27 June 1870 at Centre Township, Marshall County, Indiana.³

     Tamson Meacham was born on Sunday, 31 May 1801 at Middlefield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
     At age 24, Tamson Meacham married Pierpont Edward Newton, son of Maj. Calvin Newton Sr. and Elizabeth Keyes, on Thursday, 23 June 1825 Middlefield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.^1,2,3,4 Tamson Newton (given age 49) was listed as a household member living with Pierpont E. Newton (given age 52) on the 1850 Census on 2 August 1850 at Southwick, Hampden County, Massachusetts.⁵ Tamsen Newton (given age 59) was listed as a household member living with P. E. Newton (given age 62) on the 1860 Census on 29 June 1860 Southwick, Hampden County, Massachusetts.⁶
     The 1870 US Census enumerated her as Tamson Meacham, the head of household at Town of Southwick, Hampden County, Massachusetts, on 18 August 1870. Pierpont was a Farmer.⁷
     Tamson died on 17 February 1880 Southwick, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 78.