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Elisha Starr Chester

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Birth	:	3 Oct 1843
Death	:	10 Jan 1920
Burial	:	Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, New London County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3665130, -72.1241350
Plot	:	Section 4
Inscription	:	He walked with God
Description	:	Elisha Starr Chester is a well known resident of the town of Waterford, and was born on his present farm, which lies about three and a half miles west of New London, Oct 3, 1843, being a son of Thomas Chester. Mr. Chester is recognized as an energetic and skillful agriculturist and one of the substantial and reliable citizens of his town. He traces his ancestry to Samuel Chester, who came to Connecticut with Governor John Winthrop, and was one of the original settlers of New London, taking up land at Groton Bank. He owned a large tract which now... Read More	Elisha Starr Chester is a well known resident of the town of Waterford, and was born on his present farm, which lies about three and a half miles west of New London, Oct 3, 1843, being a son of Thomas Chester. Mr. Chester is recognized as an energetic and skillful agriculturist and one of the substantial and reliable citizens of his town. He traces his ancestry to Samuel Chester, who came to Connecticut with Governor John Winthrop, and was one of the original settlers of New London, taking up land at Groton Bank. He owned a large tract which now forms part of the site of Groton village, that part on which the monument and Fort Griswold stand. His residence was on Fisher's Island with Governor Winthrop. Of his family of sons and daughters, the one next in line of descent to the subject of this sketch was John, who resided in Groton, where he built what was known as the "Square House," which remained in possession of the family for many years. John had eight children, of whom Thomas was the great-grandfather of Elisha Starr Chester. Thomas resided at Eastern Point, in Groton, where he built a house that is still occupied by his descendants, and is the place where the annual family gatherings occur. His son Elisha was born at Eastern Point about 1764, and was followed in the line of descent by his son Thomas, who was born at the same place in 1801, and was the father of Elisha S. Mr. Chester can thus take pride in a long line of sturdy New England ancestry, men who have done their share in their walk of life in developing the resources of this section, and whose record is one of which their descendants need not be ashamed. From "Biographical Review Volume XXVI Containing life sketches of leading citizens of New London County Connecticut" 1898, page 459

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Latitude: 41.3665130
Longitude: -72.1241350

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Chester

(1801 - 1877)

Fanny S. Chester Chester

(1805 - 1877)

Spouse

Jennie E. Beckwith Chester

(1862 - 1899)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

Edward Prest Chester

(1888 - 1959)

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