Dorothy Kilbourne (1706-1746)

Identity of Grandma Kilbourne
Many genealogical records show Nathaniel and his wife as having the same mother. Dorothy Kilbourne (1706-1746) as married to both his paternal grandfather Jonathan Risley (1687-1762) and maternal grandfather John Cadwell (1702-1746), which simply cannot be the case.

The book Families of East Hartford Pg 147 lists her as spouse to John Cadwell. Additionally she seems a bit young to be married to Jonathan Risley. There is no source that clearly states that Risley married which Dorothy. His Probate record only mentions a widow Dorothy, but no clue of her maiden name. Cemetery records lead us to beleive that Jonathan Risley was married to Abigail Graft instead.

Additionally this Dorothy Kilbourne (1706-1746) is frequently confused with her older cousin of same name, Dorothy Kilbourne (1697-1747), daughter of Joseph K and Dorothy Butler, but she married Joseph Birge.

The Cadwell marriage took place between 1727 and 1733 with children being born from 1734-1745. John Cadwell born 30 Nov 1702, died 02 Apr 1746, md Dorothy Kilbourn. Children: John b:1734, Matthew b:1740, Ann, Abigail md Fox, Ruth md Nathaniel Risley, Dorothy b1736, Susannah b1743, Lucy b1745.