May 1740, Rhode Island

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May 16, 1740- Dorcas Tew dies at the age of 30 in Newport, Rhode Island. The woman was mentally handicapped, and had been provided for at the death of her father, William, in 1718.

"Rcpt. by Caleb Arnold of Newport and Sarah Arnold Lately Named Sarah Tew, for legacy from Est. of her father William Tew of Tiv., as paid by Richard Tew, George Sisson & William Sanford, Execs, dtd. at Newport 7 March 1732/3. Also incl. 'all Satisfaction for the personal Estate of Abigail Tew widdow of the said Wllm Tew,' excepting for that portion reserved to support Dorcas Tew, dau. of said William Tew and an idiot [7:591]."

May 17, 1740- Elizabeth Cornell is born to William Cornell & Hannah Thurston in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island.

(Dorcas Tew is my first cousin 9 times removed. Our common ancestors are George Sisson & Sarah Lawton. Elizabeth Cornell is her third cousin once removed.
Elizabeth Cornell is my fourth cousin 8 times removed. Our common ancestors are George Lawton & Isbell Smith.)

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