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From the Wainwright Genealogy, dated 1903
Sabrina Wainwright's ancestry extends back to the very first settlement of New Haven, CT. It contains the names of Hotchkiss, Wilmot, Hall, Woolen, Cleverly, Thomas and others. Her father Ebenezer Johnson, the youngest of 13 childre, was the son of William Johnson, a Dutchman from New Amsterdam. Ebenezer Johnson came to New Haven about 1650. Sabrina's mother, Lydia was the daughter of Thomas Hotchkiss and Sarah Wilmot.

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From the Wainwright Genealogy, dated 1903

Samuel Learned the tailoring trade, probably from his father. He enlisted as a private in the First Troop of Sheldon's Light Dragoons on January 13, 1777 from Farmington, and served throughto 1783. He is on record as an invalid pensioner to the time of his death.
His wife, Mary Lee, was a daughter of Dr. Isaac Lee of New Britain, CT. They had no children.

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died in infancy

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From the Wainwright Genealogy, dated 1903

John Wainwright, Born: 6/5/1748, Died: 1801

Married: Miss Kellogg in June 1775 at Wallingford, CT
Born: 1752, Died: 5/3/1776

Married: Sarah Searle in 1/30/1782

John was born in Wallingford, CT and died at Sheffield, MA. He was a cooper by trade, and had established himself in business before marriage, maintaining a very successful business before marriage. In October 1781 he was with Colonel John Ashley's Regiment.
John enlisted in Captain William Bacon's Company of Minute Men, marching on April 21, 1775. Afterward he was under Colonel John Ashley's Regiment in October 1781.

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Taken from the Wainwright genealogy, dated 1903:

David was apprenticed to the blacksomith trade in Wallingford, CT. On the completion of his term, he moved to Great Barrington, Massachusetts where he set up his own shop which he maintained until the infirmities of old age rendered him unable to work.
His house, known as Wainwright Hall, is now in the possession of Ralf Wainwright, a great grandson, and it is one of the show places of Great Barrington. The first census of the United States taken in 1790, records David as a great citizen of Great Barrington.
David was born in Wallingford, CT. and Died in Great Barrington, MA. During the Revolutionary War, he was a Tory. He remained a Tory. So he was in disfavor with his neighbors. Later, he regained their friendship, and was elected to the General Court as a Representative.

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From the "Genealogy of William Wainwright and Wife, Sabrina Johnson," dated March 3, 1948:

Johathan was born in Wallingford, CT, and died in Middlebury, VT. He was determined, energetic, and enterprising. He was a farmer, a real estate dealer, and built and operated a brewery. Thus he amassed a vast fortune while a young man. During the war, he operated a teaming unit for the Continental Army.

Extract from Davis History of Wallingford, CT, pp 872-174

Lucy, daughter of Amos Bristol and Johanna Parker, married Johathan Wainwright on October 31, 1774. Amos was the son of Henry Bristol and Desire Smith who settled in that part of Wallingford known as Cheshire in the early part of the 18th century.
Henry Bristol was the son of Henry Bristol and Lydia Brown who were married in 1656. Amos and Desire were married in 1706.
Amos Bristol and Johanna was born July 8, 1723. She was the daughter of Eliphlet Parker and Hanna Beach, who were married in 1708. Eliphalet was the son of John and Hanna Parker who were married in 1670, and were among the very early settlers of Wallingford, CT. John died in 1711 and his wife, Hanna died in 1726.

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Source: Sandy Prochnou, 1985, from Grace Younglove Hudson

"David and Rue lived on a farm west of Green River up until 1785. In 1790 they moved to a brick house on Main Street called the Wainwright Hall. He was a firm supporter of the Episcopal Church and was prominent in town business. He was a selectman for 5 years (1809-1813) and represented the town in legislature in 1794, 1806 1808 & 1810. Wainwright was short in stature and portly. His character was substantial and determined.

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FROM:
N.E. History & Gen.Reg. 55-369, Savage's Gen.Dist. of 1st. settlers 2-559
New Haven Genealogical Magazine, by Donald Jacobus, article, "Ancient Families of New Haven," the line of William Johnson, early settler of the New Haven Colony."
Reg. of Dau. of Founders & Patriots" x-165, Americana 32-92

William Johnson, known also in the early years of the New Haven Colony, as "Wingle" or "Windle," probably was of Dutch ancestry, possibly of the Wendel family. He may have arrived at Manhattan about 1644, and with other Dutch groups removed to Wallingford or Brandford, CT and thence to New Haven.
He settled in New Haven about 1645. His name first appears as a witness in a court proceeding, on October 8, 1651. He acquired a lot in New Haven at that time, and in 1652 assigned it to his brother John Johnson on Oct. 19, 1666. And sold it to John Winus, a Dutchman. In 1668 he bought 9-10 acres from Samuel Whitehead, the town alloted him 40 acres on the west side of the town, and made him a second grant in 1682. Many deeds of land to and from him are recorded in the New Haven records.
William Johnson was one of the signers of the original compact for the settlement of Wallingford, CT, and was one of the original proprietors there, in 1670. Although he owned property in Wallingford, he retained his residence in New Haven.
William Johnson joined the 1st Church of New Haven (Congregational) in 1688. He was a member of the New Haven training band in 1665, sergeant in 1665, constable in 1683, road viewer in 1676, overseer in 1680, and freeman in 1669.