16324. Ephraim 5 BIGELOW, son of John 4 (Liutenant John 3,Joshua2, John1), and Sarah (BATE) BIGELOW, was born in Colchester, New London co., CT 21 Aug 1740. He married 23 Feb 1769 Mary WATERS, born Hebron 14 Nov 1744, daughter of Adam and Mary (_____) WATERS. Ephraim died in Colchester 24 Sep 1775, leaving 2 children. On 22 Apr 1776 his widow was appointed administrator of the estate. The amount was L 213-19-7.
Children of Ephraim and Mary (WATERS) BIGELOW, both born in Colchester, CT :
16324.1t Mary, b 31 May 1770; d 22 Oct 1804; m 26 July 1794 Lemuel STRONG, son of Liut. Noah STRONG jr; he born 10 Nov 1767, d 31 Mar 1862. 2 sons.
16324.2 Ephraim Bate, b 19 May 1772; d 29 Jun 1839 Wolcott, NY; m 7 Nov 1792 (at Hoosick, NY) Anne WAY. When Ephraim was 7 years old he was bound out at Litchfield, CT, but ran away at age 19, and settled at Hoosick, NY, and in 1817 moved to Wolcott. 13 children.
Bigelow Family Genealogy Volume. I page.165;
Howe, Bigelow Family of America;
Barbour, Index of Vital Records of Connecticut;
correspondence with descendants;