Towsey, Benjamin, 1765 - 1828

Benjamin Towsey, the son of David and Sarah Towsey, was born at Farmington, Connecticut and attended school there.  In 1777, he attended Wheelock's school in Dartmouth, New Hampshire, then served in Captain Hull's Company from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts.  Towsey married Elizabeth Curricump and removed to Brothertown, New York, where they received lot 20.  The couple had three children: Aaron, Sarah Ann, and David.  Benjamin and his wife Elizabeth died at Brothertown.  His lot was sold for his children's benefit in 1828.

 

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