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Asahel Calkins

Asahel Calkins

Male 1792 - 1861  (69 years)


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  • Name Asahel Calkins 
    Birth 1792  Vermont, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 17 Oct 1861  Daysville, Oswego, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I28700  Stewartsny
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Father Samuel Calkins,   b. 20 Mar 1749, Sharon,Litchfield,Connecticut,USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1814, Coburg,,Ontario,Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Anna Dean,   b. 8 Nov 1754, Salisbury,Litchfield,Connecticut,USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1780, New London,,Connecticut,USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 25 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1771  Salisbury,Litchfield,Connecticut,USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F9039  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Acenath Sabin,   b. 26 Mar 1797, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Dec 1876, Daysville, Oswego, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1816  Jefferson Co., NY Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Albert M. Calkins,   b. 19 Feb 1817, Jefferson, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jan 1878, Richland, Oswego, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Susan Calkins,   b. 1820, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 May 1891 (Age 71 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Charles W. Calkins,   b. Abt 1822, Jefferson Co., NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Aug 1859, Richland, Oswego, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 37 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. Asahel B. Calkins,   b. 6 Jun 1826, Daysville, Oswego, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Jan 1905, Richland, Oswego, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. Martha Calkins,   b. Abt 1830, Richland, Oswego, NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between 1844 and 1924, Port Washington, WI Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 14 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. Daniel H. Calkins,   b. Abt 1832, Richland, Oswego, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F9128  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

  • Notes 
    • Asahel Calkins - died October 17, 1861, age 69 years. Son of Samuel and Anna Dean Calkins. Husband of Acenath Sabin Calkins. Married abt. 1815. War of 1812 marker. Section 1, Row 5.
      Last Will and Testament - I Asahel Calkins of the Town of Richland in the County of Oswego considering the uncertainty of the mortal life and being of sound and perfect mind and memory; blessed be Mighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following: That is to say: First: I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Asenath Calkins one hundred dollars each and every year during her natural life to be used by her for her support and comfort, and more if she should need it. Also I give her all the household furniture, this furniture and the one hundred dollars as above stated which my wife is to have yearly is given to her in consideration of her right of dower. To Albert M. Calkins my eldest son I give and bequeath fifty dollars to make him equal with his other two brothers, Asahel B. and Daniel. I give and bequeath to my second daughter Martha J. Calkins fifty Dollars. I also give and bequeath to my third daughter Elizabeth Calkins seventy-five dollars, this will make Martha and Elizabeth equal with what I have given Susan Calkins their eldest sister. I also give and bequeath twenty-five dollars to purchase grave stones to Charles W. Calkins grave now deceased, my second son. I also give and bequeath to his two daughters Eva Evangeline and Adelia Maria twenty dollars each. The above sum forty dollars which I have given to Charles W. Calkins two girls is not to be paid until final settlement is made with all my heirs. There is shall be paid over to Albert M. Calkins for the safe keeping of the _ _ he may put it on interest if he thinks best. If they should die before they come of age then the said forty dollars shall be divided equally amongst my several heirs, But if they should live until they become of age then the said Albert M. Calkins shall pay over the above amount to said heirs together with interest if there shall be any interest. As respecting the personal property and the real estate, I would devise to sell the personal property as as it can be sold to advantage and the farm too. If the farm can not be disposed of to advantage then my advice would be to rent it to some good man until it can be sold. And I hereby authorize and direct my Executor to sell and convey ,my real estate when in their judgment it is for the best. After the above amount of money is reckoned or taken out of my estate which I have given to Albert M. Calkins and Charles W. Calkins and his heirs and what I have given to Asenath Calkins my wife also what I have given to Martha and Elizabeth shall be taken out of my estate, Thence in the remainder of my real and personal estate, goods and chattels of what _ and value ever shall be between my heirs in the following proportion: My male heirs, Albert, Asahel B. and Daniel shall have eight dollars while my female heirs Susan, Martha and Elizabeth shall have seven dollars and in that manner shall my property be _ where the farm and personal property is sold. Out of Daniel H. Calkins share or portion which I have given him I _ out to pay a note that I have signed with him to Jess W. Calkins. The note was dated June 2nd, 1860. I believe that the note was about $56: There and the interest when paid I want to be taken out of Daniels portion that he is to have I have wiliest to him. I do nominate and appoint my beloved wife Asenath and my eldest son Albert to be my executors or administrators of this my Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal and publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament in the presence of the witnesses named below this seventh day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Sixty-one. {signed} Asahel Calkins.