John Cadwell was born 30 November 1702 in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut to Matthew Cadwell (1668-1719) and Abigail Beckley (1681-1755) and died 2 April 1746 East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut of unspecified causes. He married Dorothy Kilbourne (1706-1746) 1727 in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Biography
Research Notes
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) (daughter of Thomas K) 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.
Marriage & Family
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Ruth Cadwell (1729-1762) | 20 July 1729 East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut | 1762 East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut | Nathaniel Risley (1723-1777) |
| Dorothy Cadwel (1736-) | |||
| John Cadwell (1734-) | |||
| Matthew Cadwell (1740-) | |||
| Ann Cadwell (c1742-) | |||
| Susannah Cadwell (1743-) | |||
| Lucy Cadwell (1745-) | |||
Siblings
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