Robert Plum [Parents] was born ¹ in 1729 in Newark, New Jersey. He died ¹ on 26 Sep 1769. Robert married Esther.

Other marriages:

Farrand, Deborah

Robert wrote his name without the e as "Plum".

Esther was born ¹ in 1732. Esther married Robert Plum.

John Plume [Parents] was born ¹ about 1696. He died after 1785. John married Joanna Tomkins.

Joanna Tomkins was born in 1708. She died ¹ on 9 Mar 1760. Joanna married John Plume.

"Great-granddaughter of Michael Tompkins of Milford, Conn."

David Plum [Parents] was born on 5 Dec 1767. He died on 27 Aug 1835. David married Matilda Cook.

Matilda Cook [Parents] was born in 1772. She died ¹ on 6 May 1852. Matilda married David Plum.

No children.

Col. Ellis Cook [Parents] was born in 1732. He died ¹ on 17 Apr 1797.

John Plume was born on 28 Oct 1657 in Branford, Conn.. He died ¹ on 22 Jul 1710 in Newark, New Jersey. John married Hannah Crane ¹.

Hannah Crane [Parents] ¹. Hannah married John Plume.

Deacon Azariah Crane [Parents] ¹. Azariah married Mary Treat.

Mary Treat [Parents] ¹. Mary married Deacon Azariah Crane.

Jasper Crane died ¹ about 1681 in Newark, New Jersey.

Mr. Jasper Crane was one of the first and important settlers of the New Haven Colony and signed the fundamental agreement,” at New Haven, June 4, 1639, at a general meeting of all the free planters, “at the barn of Mr. Newman. “ Tradition has it that he held the stewardship and oversight of the property of the Rev. John Davenport, during the time Mr. Crane remained at New Haven. He is noticed at New Haven in 1643, with a family of three persons and an estate of £480. He was one of those at N. H. who attempted the settlement of lands on the Delaware and was repulsed by the Dutch, Swedes and Fins. He was a surveyor and laid out much of the town plot of New Haven ; was selectman and one of the civil managers of the new settlement, 1639. In March, 1641, he had a grant of 100 acres in the east meadow, was seleetmaxi, etc. “In 1644 Mr. Jasper Crane was freed from watching and trayning because of his weakness ; “made freeman 1644; had more land granted him in 1644-5. “After some years residence in N. H. he became interested in that well-known bogre furnace of early days, of which Richard Post was founder, in East Haven, to which place he removed with his family “ and here he lived and traded until he removed to Branford; this was in Sept. 1652; having sold out, at East Haven and purchased in Branford or Totoket, where he joined the settlers from Wethersfield under William Swain and about 20 others from Southampton, L. I., who emigrated to Totoket with Rev. Abraham Pierson. “Jasper Crane, Esq., and Mr. William Swayne were the first deputies to the General Court of Electors” from Pranford. May 1653 and for four years after; chosen magistrate in New Haven Colony in 1658, which he held until 1663.
    
Chosen asst. (Senator) to the General Court of Hartford, Justice of the Dounty Court at New Haven in 1664-5. One of the magistrates convened at Hartford by thefl Govçrnor in 1665 and one of the assistants and magistrates of Conn. 1665-6. He remained in Branford a few years, when with others of the colony, led by the Rev. Abraham Pierson, he removed to Newark, N. J., 1667, taking with him his sons, John. Deliverance and Azariah; Mr. Jasper Crane became at once one of the leading men of the new settlement. Now called Hon. Jasper Crane, he and Robert Treat were the first magistrates in Newark, 1668-9. They represented Newark in the General Court same year and both chosen deputies 1669-70; were deputies and magistrates 1671-2, and Mr. Crane was deputy and magistrate at Newark in 1675. Mr. Crane was one of the purchasers of the Kingsland farm, a large tract of land located northerly of Newark, now Belville. Mr. Jasper Crane and his sons John, Deliverance and Azariah all signed the “fundamental agreements“ of the New Haven Colony, Newark migration.
    
Mr. Crane was ranked as one of the strong-minded men of Conn. and N. J. and lived to a very advanced age. He held many important offices, both in Conn. and N. J., which cannot be noted here. He was lovingly called “That good old saint, Jasper Crane. “He died at Newark about 1681, as his inventory was proved that year.

Governor Robert Treat was born ¹ in 1622 in Pitsminster, near Taunton, county Somerset, England. He died ¹ on 10 Jul 1710 in Milford, Conn. Robert married Jane Tapp.

Other marriages:

Powell, Elizabeth

Robert Treat, Colonial Governor of Conn., 1683-98, was born at Pitsminster, near Taunton, county Somerset, England, in 1622, son of Richard and Alice (Gaylord) Treat and descendant of John Trott, or Treat, of Staple Grove. 1458. In 1635 the family came to Mass. settling first at Watertown; but in 1637 removed to Wethersfield, Conn., of which Robt. Treat became a leading citizen. He was deputy in 1644-58, an assistant to the Governor, 1657-65 and with two sons-in-law was among the patentees named in the charter; granted by Charles II. to Conn. Robt. Treat removed to Milford in 1639 and notwithstanding his youth, was chosen to aid in laying out the town lands. By 1649, after living in Wethersfield again, he had settled permanently in Milford; in 1654 was made lieutenant of its train band; in 1660 was chosen by the Church to assist in the laying on of hands at the installation of Rev. Roger Sherman. Represented the town in the General Assembly of New Haven Colony 1653-57, and with one year excepted, he served in the Governor’s Council, 1659-64. Was several times elected Magistrate of Milford, and “at the Restoration, received orders to apprehend the regicides, who were secreted in the town, but seems to have delayed issuing the writ until Goffe and Whalley were out of his jurisdiction.” In 1660-62 Treat was one of the commissioners to the Council of the united colonies. In 1664, was appointed to confer with commissioners from Mass. about differences between that colony and Conn. Was appointed Capt. of Milford’s train band, in view of expected attack by the Dutch from New York. In 1663 was again elected deputy. In 1666 he removed with other planters to Newark. New Jersey, his name heading the list of signers of “the fundamental agreements;” he was the leader of the party which founded Newark and the acknowledged head of the new settlement, “as town clerk, deputy to the. General Assembly for several years and as preserver of the peace, he was of great value to the new township.” The First Presbyterian Church of Newark stands on his home lot. About 1671, he went back to Milford, leaving a son John, who was married to Abigail Tichenor and a daughter, Mary, (our ancestress) the wife of Deacon Azariah Crane, for further record, see Crane Family, which precedes this article. “Treat became a member of the council of war of Conn., having been appointed Major, and upon the final organization, Treat was made second in command.” In Aug. 1675, King Philip’s war being in progress, he was appointed commander-in-chief, and saved Springfield, Northfield and Hadley from the flames; at the last place routing 800 Indian warriors. In Nov. same year the New England colonies declared war against the Narragansetts and 1000 men were sent into the field under Gov. Winslow of Plymouth, with Major Treat second in command and Major Treat took part in the “fort fight,” Decr. 19, 1675. In recognition of his services he was made deputy Governor, May 11, 1676, which he held until the death of Gov. Leete in 1683, when he was appointed Governor.
    
When the notorious Andros arrived in Conn. in 1683, the Assembly was in session. Andros requested to see the Colonial Charter, which was brought in and after Andros had looked at it, the charter was returned to its box and placed on the table. According to tradition, after some heated words, Andros demanded the surrender of the charter to him at once, but Governor Treat, by argument and members of the Couneil by long speeches, delayed surrender until it had become dark and candles were brought in and lighted. Suddenly the candles were blown out and the charter disappeared and was hidden in a hollow oak on the Wyllys estate, afterward known as the Charter Oak, and there it remained until Andros left the country in May, 1689, when Treat resumed his office and continued Governor until 1698, when he declined a re-election. He accepted the position of deputy Gov. however, and held it for ten years.
    
He was twice married; first to Jane, daughter of Judge Edward Tapp, of Milford, Coun., who bore him 4 sons, and 5 daughters, and died 1703. He married the second time, Elizabeth, daughter of Elder Michael and Abigail Powell, of Boston, and widow of Richard Bryan of Milford. His daughter, by first marriage,
    
Mary Treat, married Azariah Crane 2d); for further record see Crane family.
   
 Of Governor Treat ‘s children; Samuel, a clergyman was the’ grandfather of Robert Treat Paine, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
    
Governor Treat was probably the most distinguished citizen of Connecticut during the sevententh century. A large volume would be required to record his activities, and those descended from him would do well to read the history of Conn. and New England, to learn the quality of this grand old Puritan ancestor.
    
Robert Treat died at 2bIilford. Conn., July 10, 1710. A beautiful bridge in the town commemorating the early settlers, has a Stone marked with his name.

Jane Tapp [Parents] died ¹ in 1703. Jane married Governor Robert Treat.

Governor Robert Treat was born ¹ in 1622 in Pitsminster, near Taunton, county Somerset, England. He died ¹ on 10 Jul 1710 in Milford, Conn. Robert married Elizabeth Powell ¹.

Other marriages:

Tapp, Jane

Robert Treat, Colonial Governor of Conn., 1683-98, was born at Pitsminster, near Taunton, county Somerset, England, in 1622, son of Richard and Alice (Gaylord) Treat and descendant of John Trott, or Treat, of Staple Grove. 1458. In 1635 the family came to Mass. settling first at Watertown; but in 1637 removed to Wethersfield, Conn., of which Robt. Treat became a leading citizen. He was deputy in 1644-58, an assistant to the Governor, 1657-65 and with two sons-in-law was among the patentees named in the charter; granted by Charles II. to Conn. Robt. Treat removed to Milford in 1639 and notwithstanding his youth, was chosen to aid in laying out the town lands. By 1649, after living in Wethersfield again, he had settled permanently in Milford; in 1654 was made lieutenant of its train band; in 1660 was chosen by the Church to assist in the laying on of hands at the installation of Rev. Roger Sherman. Represented the town in the General Assembly of New Haven Colony 1653-57, and with one year excepted, he served in the Governor’s Council, 1659-64. Was several times elected Magistrate of Milford, and “at the Restoration, received orders to apprehend the regicides, who were secreted in the town, but seems to have delayed issuing the writ until Goffe and Whalley were out of his jurisdiction.” In 1660-62 Treat was one of the commissioners to the Council of the united colonies. In 1664, was appointed to confer with commissioners from Mass. about differences between that colony and Conn. Was appointed Capt. of Milford’s train band, in view of expected attack by the Dutch from New York. In 1663 was again elected deputy. In 1666 he removed with other planters to Newark. New Jersey, his name heading the list of signers of “the fundamental agreements;” he was the leader of the party which founded Newark and the acknowledged head of the new settlement, “as town clerk, deputy to the. General Assembly for several years and as preserver of the peace, he was of great value to the new township.” The First Presbyterian Church of Newark stands on his home lot. About 1671, he went back to Milford, leaving a son John, who was married to Abigail Tichenor and a daughter, Mary, (our ancestress) the wife of Deacon Azariah Crane, for further record, see Crane Family, which precedes this article. “Treat became a member of the council of war of Conn., having been appointed Major, and upon the final organization, Treat was made second in command.” In Aug. 1675, King Philip’s war being in progress, he was appointed commander-in-chief, and saved Springfield, Northfield and Hadley from the flames; at the last place routing 800 Indian warriors. In Nov. same year the New England colonies declared war against the Narragansetts and 1000 men were sent into the field under Gov. Winslow of Plymouth, with Major Treat second in command and Major Treat took part in the “fort fight,” Decr. 19, 1675. In recognition of his services he was made deputy Governor, May 11, 1676, which he held until the death of Gov. Leete in 1683, when he was appointed Governor.
    
When the notorious Andros arrived in Conn. in 1683, the Assembly was in session. Andros requested to see the Colonial Charter, which was brought in and after Andros had looked at it, the charter was returned to its box and placed on the table. According to tradition, after some heated words, Andros demanded the surrender of the charter to him at once, but Governor Treat, by argument and members of the Couneil by long speeches, delayed surrender until it had become dark and candles were brought in and lighted. Suddenly the candles were blown out and the charter disappeared and was hidden in a hollow oak on the Wyllys estate, afterward known as the Charter Oak, and there it remained until Andros left the country in May, 1689, when Treat resumed his office and continued Governor until 1698, when he declined a re-election. He accepted the position of deputy Gov. however, and held it for ten years.
    
He was twice married; first to Jane, daughter of Judge Edward Tapp, of Milford, Coun., who bore him 4 sons, and 5 daughters, and died 1703. He married the second time, Elizabeth, daughter of Elder Michael and Abigail Powell, of Boston, and widow of Richard Bryan of Milford. His daughter, by first marriage,
    
Mary Treat, married Azariah Crane 2d); for further record see Crane family.
   
 Of Governor Treat ‘s children; Samuel, a clergyman was the’ grandfather of Robert Treat Paine, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
    
Governor Treat was probably the most distinguished citizen of Connecticut during the sevententh century. A large volume would be required to record his activities, and those descended from him would do well to read the history of Conn. and New England, to learn the quality of this grand old Puritan ancestor.
    
Robert Treat died at 2bIilford. Conn., July 10, 1710. A beautiful bridge in the town commemorating the early settlers, has a Stone marked with his name.

Elizabeth Powell ¹. Elizabeth married Governor Robert Treat.

Judge Edward Tapp ¹.