NORTH STONINGTON VITAL RECORDS, Vol. 1, p. 50.
Ec(c)leston, Avery N., son W(illia)m & Lucy, b. Aug. 13, 1808.
AUG. 4, 1828, VOL. 3, PAGE 345.
Elias Eccleston to Avery N. Eccleston dated Aug. 4, 1829, Vol. 3, page 345, 140 acres with dwelling house, barn, etc. -- Bounded northerly on land of William W. Rodman and Benedict Eccleston, easterly on lands of Rodman, southerly on lands of Prentice Hewitt, and Col. Isaac William, and westerly on land of Isaac Williams, being one fifth part of one undivided half that descended to me as heir at law of the estate of my honored father, William-5 Eccleston. Witnessed by Stephen Babcock, Jr. and Ansel Coats.
1830 CENSUS - NEW LONDON CO., CONNECTICUT
ECCLESTON Avery, New London Co., CT, page 138, North Stonington
APR. 8, 1836, VOL. 5, PAGE 38.
Avery N. Eccleston to Israel P. Park, dated Apr. 8, 1836, Vol. 5, page 38, Farm of 140 acres, bounded northerly on lands of Thomas Wells and Levi Amsbury, easterly on lands of William W. Rodman, southerly on land of Benjamin Hewitt and Col. Esaac Williams and westerly on lands of said Williams, the interest here meant to be conveyed being the same one undivided fifth part of the one undivided half of said premises and is the right that descended to me as heir at law to the Estate of my honored father, William Eccleston, dec.
And also one other fifth part of said estate above described which last named right was conveyed to me from and by Elias Eccleston per his deed to me.
1850 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT.
EGGLESTON, Avery, 43, M, W, Farmer, born in CT.
EGGLESTON, Sally, 42, F, W.
EGGLESTON, Stephen, 18, M, W, Laborer
EGGLESTON, Franklin J., 15, M, W
EGGLESTON, Lucius E., 13, M, W.
EGGLESTON, Nathan W., 10, M, W.
EGGLESTON, Lucy A., 8, F, W.
EGGLESTON, John D., 5, M, W
EGGLESTON, Emeline, 3, F, W.
EGGLESTON, Clinton, 6 months, M, W.
JAN. 18, 1855, VOL. 7, PAGE 475.
Israel P. Park to Avery N. Eccleston dated Jan. 18, 1855, Vol. 7, 475, one certain tract of land being the 8/10th of an undivided tract known as Jebish Holmes farm and is bounded beginning at the southeast corner in the corner of G.W. Stewart land, thence westward to William West land, thence northerly by said land til it comes to mearstone, thence easterly by William Eccleston, Jr., til it comes to William Main's land, thence by said Main's land southerly til it comes to the first mentioned bound, with a dwelling house, barn and corn house, containing about 140 acres. Witnessed by Luck C. Reynolds and Elbet O. Park.
MAR. 23, 1855, VOL. 7, PAGE 506.
Oliver S. Ecclestone to AVERY N. ECCLESTON dated Mar. 23, 1855, Vol. 7, page 506, on certain tract of land lying and being in North Stonington containing in all 140 acres with buildings -- Bounded northerly by land of William Eccleston, John Sheffield, and William M. Eccleston, easterly by land of William N. Eccleston and William Main, southerly by land of George W. Stewart, westerly by land of William West, meaning to convey two-fifths of the undivided half of said premises, it being the share of myself and by brother Stephen which we heired in said estate of our honored father William Eccleston, late of said town, dec. Witnessed by William B. Hull and Elias Smith.
MAR. 27, 1855, VOL. 7, PAGE 507.
William L. Main to Avery N. Eccleston dated Mar. 27, 1855, Vol. 7, page 507, being a part of Ashawillet Farm, commencing at the northwest corner of said lot on the north by land of George F. Wilkinson, on the east by said George F. Wilkinson until it comes to the said Wilkinson's southwest corner, thence southerly by a stonewall to a rail fence, thence by said rail fence to a stonewall, thence southerly by said stonewall to land of George W. Stewart, thence westerly by said Stewart's land to lands of Jabez Gallup, thence northerly by said Gallup's land and lands of George W. Stewart to lands of Avery N. Eccleston, thence by said Eccleston to the first bound. (180 acres needed of Jabish Holmes Farm.)
1860 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT., Dwelling #326, Family #341
ECCLESTON, Avery N., 53, M, W, Farmer, $1800 real estate, $400 personal property, born in CT.
ECCLESTON, Sarah, 58, F, W, Born in CT
ECCLESTON, Franklin J., 25, M, W, Farm laborer, born in CT
ECCLESTON, Lucius E., 22, M, W, Farm laborer, born in CT
ECCLESTON, Lucy A., 16, F, W, born in CT
ECCLESTON, John D., 15, M, W, born in CT
ECCLESTON, Emiline A., 13, F, W, born in CT
ECCLESTON, Herman, 11, M, W, born in CT
1870 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT.. Dwelling #282, Family #300
ECCLESTON, Avery N., 64 years old, male, farmer, $1800 real estate, $1000 personal property. He was born in CT.
ECCLESTON, Sally B., 63 years old, female, keeping house. She was born in CT.
ECCLESTON, Herman C., 20 years old, male, farm hand. He was born in CT.
ECCLESTON, Charles, 9 years old, male.
1880 CENSUS, NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 8 & 9 JUN 1880, by George A. Pendleton, page 770B, Dwelling #101, Family #106.
ECCLESTON, Avery N., W, M, 73, head, M, Farmer, CT, CT, CT.
ECCLESTON, Sally B., W, F, 73, wife, M, Keeping House, CT, CT, CT.
ECCLESTON, Stephen A., W, M, 47, son, W, Farming, CT. CT. CT.
ECCLESTON, Julia D, W, F, 16, granddaughter, At Home, CT. CT. CT.
ECCLESTON, Evelyn A., W, F, 14, granddaughter, At School, CT. CT. CT.
ECCLESTON, Avery N., W, M, 8, grandson, At School, CT. CT. CT.
NO. STONINGTON VITAL RECORDS 1852-1920, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS LDS FILM #1309964
17 Jan 1890 - Avery N. Eccleston, age 83, born No. Stonington CT, farmer, widower, died.
NORTH STONINGTON VITAL RECORDS, 1880-1905, page 12.
ECCLESTON, ECCLESTONE, EGGLESTON.
405. Avery N. s. William & Lucy (Geer), d. July 6, 1890.
HEADSTONE INSCRIPTIONS TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON, CT, Copied by Charles R. Hale, 1932, page 6. Eccleston Cemetery,
Eccleston, Avery N., born Aug 13, 1806 died July 6, 1890.
JULY 6, 1891,
Estate of Avery N. Eccleston by John D. Eccleston of Griswold and H. Clinton Eccleston of North Stonington, administrator, by probate court order, dated July 6, 1891, to Lucy A. Eccleston, wife of William A. Millikin, land -- Beginning at the northwest corner, bounded northerly by lands of Stiles P. Eccleston, and the late William N. Eccleston, easterly by lands of the late Dudley R. Wheeler and George F. Wilkinson, southerly by lands of the late Peter Gadbois to lands of the late George W. Stewart, thence northerly and westerly by lands of the late George W. Stewart, to lands of the late William West, thence northerly by the said William West to the point of beginning, the same comprising the Jabish Holmes Farm, so-called, "and that potion of the Ashwillett Farm" bought of William Main, containing 215 acres.
GENEALOGY & BIOGRAPHICAL RECORDS, NEW LONDON COUNTY, CT. REF. 929.126 B. ECCLESTON,
The Eccleston family is an old and honored family eastern part of New London County - Benidict Eccleston a farmer & resident of North Stonington, lived to 95 years had large family. - Avery Nelson Eccleston born in North Stonington in 1806 - except for 1 year spent on a farm in Griswold, lived in North Stonington and there passed away in 1891. The wife of Avery Nelson Eccleston was Sallie B. Ray a native of Griswold, daughter of Jabez & Hanna (York) Ray. She was born in 1807, d. 1886. 10 children, 7 sons, 3 daughters - John D. Eccleston of Jewett City, born Aug. 24, 1844 in North Stonington, 5 children by second wife Sarah L. Brown.
THE NORWICH BULLETIN, September 4, 1909.
ECCLESTON FAMILY REUNION AT GLASCO
Sixty Were Present Including a Number from Here.
The descendants of the late Avery N. Eccleston and wife, Sally B. Ray, of North Stonington, held their ninth annual reunion with Mr. and Mrs. Nathan W. Eccleston at Glasgo, Tuesday.
Sixty were present, coming from Boston, Hartford, Willimantic, Jewett City, Norwich, Yantle, Bean Hill, Niantic, Mystic, Stonington, North Stonington and other places.
Death has entered th circle the past year and taken a daughter, Mrs. Oliver B. Miller, the eldest of the nine children who lived to grow up. Only three of the children are now living. Nathan W. Eccleston of Glasgo, with whom the reunion was held, John D. of Jewett City and Herman Clinton of North Stonington, all of whom with their wives were in attendance, the rest of the number being composed of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their families.
The day was spent in happy manner. The dinner took the form of a family picnic and the good things were packed on the table until it fairly groaned under the weight. The chicken and baked beans, which the host and hostess had prepared was a dish to be remembered. An abundance of candy and watermelon was furnished by two who stood treat for the crowd.
Games were played by the young people and songs, both sacred and sentimental, were sung. Three cheers and a vote of thanks were given Mr. and Mrs. Eccleston with an unanimous vote to meet at the same place next year the last Tuesday in August, providing God is willing.
At most reunions a literary programme is prepared for the occasion, but theis family meets for the express purpose of having a day to visit with each other and there is no time for anything of that kind, judging by the busy hum of voices heard on all sides, and the swiftly passing hours.
THE NORWICH BULLETIN, September 2, 1910.
JEWETT CITY
Ninety Attended Ecclestons Family Reunion
The Ecclestone family reunion was held Tuesday at the home of Nathan W. Ecclestone in Glasgo, where it has been the custom to meet annually for several years. The ninety present enjoyed the reunion to the utmost. They came from Nashua, N. ., Charlestown, Mass., South Windsor, North Windham, Yantic, Norwich, Mystic, North Stonington, Jewett City, Niantic, R.I., Stonington, East Great Plain, Ludlow, VT., and Griswold.