William ROE

Birth:
Abt 1739/40
Hempstead, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America
Chr:
13 Jun 1773
Hempstead in Baptist Church, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America
Death:
1810
Mason, Kentucky, Usa
Marriage:
24 Mar 1764
Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America
Sources:
Book "David Roe of Flushing, New York and Some of his Descendants" (Second Edition)l
Notes:
                   BIRTH: Shown as William ROE Sergeant?  Was surname Roe or Sergeant or was he a Sergeant in the military? (See biography) born at Hempstead or Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY.

BIOGRAPHY: William Roe was a cordwainer (Shoemaker) According to Book: "David Roe of Flushing, New York and Some of his decendants" (2nd Edition) published 1926 Microfiche G5456: In the early part of the Revolution he was a sergeant in Captain Richard Manee's company of Colonel Josiah Smith's regiment of Queens County militia. He remained at home, however, after the British defeated Washington's forces on Long Island. "Furnishing secret intelligence to the American cause in the Fall of 1777 and after, until he was informed against and then had to flee to the Mainland to escape British vengeance.  He returned in May 1782, under a flag of truce to remove his family to the vicinity of Stamford, Conn.  He was captured Dec 11 1782, with others, by Hessians and probably remained a prisoner until the close of the war. He rendered substantial service to the American cause during the Revolution.  He was informed against and was obligated to flee for his life to Stamfrod, Connecticut. In 1782 he was taken prisoner but was afterward released. 
About 1789 he became an auctioneer.  William Roe and his family were members of the Baptist Church.
Mary T. FEAKE
Birth:
20 Oct 1743
Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America
Death:
Aft 20 Apr 1811
Mason, Kentucky, Usa
Sources:
NYGBR "The Feake FAmily of Norfolk London and Colonial America."
Notes:
                   BIRTH: Sometimes spelled Feke. See information under her father's biography.

BIOGRAPHY: She was probably a member of the Baptist Church when she was married. Hannah Feake, sister of Mary's great-grandfather, had married John Browne of Flushing, a pioneer in the cause of religious freedom. Her ancestors had been members of the Society of Friends but her grandfather had been converted to the Baptist faith and had served afterward as a lay preacher at Oyster Bay.  She was probably a member of the Baptist Church when she was married.
Children
Marriage
1
Sarah "Sallie" ROE
Birth:
31 Aug 1767
Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America
Death:
Abt 1852
Lebanon, Warren, Ohio, Usa
James Aaron CORWIN 
Marr:
Aft 1800
 
2
Elizabeth ROE
Birth:
26 Oct 1769
Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America
Death:
Thomas SLOO 
Marr:
Abt 1786
Latting Town, Queens, Ny, Usa 
3
Charles Sr. ROE
Birth:
27 Sep 1771
Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America
Death:
18 Aug 1838
South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, Usa
Barsheba WATSON 
Marr:
10 Feb 1794
Mason, Kentucky, Usa 
Notes:
                   BIOGRAPHY: Like his father and grandfather, he was a farmer and shoemaker.  HIs Grandson, Charles B. Roe, described him as about 5 ft 9 or 10 inches tall and weighing about 150 lbs. His hair was black.IN accordance with the customs of the time he wore knee breeches.  He was quick and active in his movements and a great worker.  In one day he made thirty sugar troughs and a pair of shoes and attended a barn raising in the afternoon.  In 1806 Charles Roe is mentioned as one of the leading men in the Baptist Society of Dayton. 

DEATH: His son, William, was appointed administrator of the estate and lived on the parental farm. Charles died 5 days after his wife Barsheba died 18 Aug 1838.

BURIAL: Charles and Barsheba are buried on their farm about 5 miles north of South Bend.
4
John ROE
Birth:
6 Sep 1773
Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America
Death:
1 Feb 1851
Ruth THOMPSON 
Marr:
Abt 1800
New York, Usa 
Notes:
                   BIOGRAPHY: They had no children. He was postmasterAt Haysville, Ky, under Presidents John Q, Adams and Andrew Jackson.
5
Jacob ROE
Birth:
2 May 1776
Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America
Death:
9 Jun 1843
Maysville, Mason, Kentucky, Usa
Margaret DYE 
Marr:
20 Dec 1797
Mason, Kentucky 
6
Daniel ROE
Birth:
26 Apr 1778
New York, Usa
Death:
Abt 1842
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, Usa
Mary MASON 
Marr:
Abt 1830
Usa 
Notes:
                   BIOGRAPHY: Daniel settled in Dayton, Ohio and established a silk factory.
7
Catherine ROE
Birth:
23 May 1785
New York, Usa
Death:
Aft 1842
Washington, D.C., Usa
John FOREMAN 
Marr:
21 Nov 1803
Mason, Kentucky, Usa 
Notes:
                   BIOGRAPHY: She kept house for her brother Daniel in Dayton after the death of his 3rd wife. She had one son.
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William Roe - Mary T. Feake

William Roe was born at Hempstead, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America Abt 1739/40. His parents were John Jr. Roe and Elizabeth Trieux.

He married Mary T. Feake 24 Mar 1764 at Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America . Mary T. Feake was born at Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Colonial North America 20 Oct 1743 daughter of Charles Feake and Catherine Tillear .

They were the parents of 7 children:
Sarah "Sallie" Roe born 31 Aug 1767.
Elizabeth Roe born 26 Oct 1769.
Charles Sr. Roe born 27 Sep 1771.
John Roe born 6 Sep 1773.
Jacob Roe born 2 May 1776.
Daniel Roe born 26 Apr 1778.
Catherine Roe born 23 May 1785.

William Roe died 1810 at Mason, Kentucky, Usa .

Mary T. Feake died Aft 20 Apr 1811 at Mason, Kentucky, Usa .