Richard Dart 
(1635 - 24 September 1724)
8-greats-grandfather of Darrell Allen Martin.
Richard was born in 1635.1,2 He appeared with some companions in New London, New London County, Connecticut in 1662. After some time the town council voted to require they become citizens or depart. Richard stayed, and bought a house 12 September 1664.3 He married Bethia (--?--) prior to 1664.4 He was granted lands in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, and the house he built there was still standing in 1927. He became influential, and his name appears frequently in town records.5 He married Mary Roe probably in Waterford, Conn., following 1705/6.6 Richard Dart left a will dated 4 April 1711.7 Richard died on 24 September 1724 probably in Waterford, Conn..8
His will, dated 4 April 1711, shows he accumulated quite a bit of property. It also shows he was not happy with my ancestor Daniel, his oldest son. According to Richard, Daniel had "been ungrateful and treacherous to me", and had already received between 90 and 100 pounds. He therefore received a mere 5 shillings, while his younger brothers divided the considerable estate among them.9
His will, dated 4 April 1711, shows he accumulated quite a bit of property. It also shows he was not happy with my ancestor Daniel, his oldest son. According to Richard, Daniel had "been ungrateful and treacherous to me", and had already received between 90 and 100 pounds. He therefore received a mere 5 shillings, while his younger brothers divided the considerable estate among them.9
- Appears on these charts
- Pedigree of Darrell Allen Martin
Children of Richard Dart and Bethia (--?--)
- Dinah Darte (12 Jan 1664/65 - )
- Daniel Darte+ (3 May 1666 - 2 Jan 1738)
- Richard Darte (7 May 1667 - 20 Feb 1741/42)
- Roger Darte (22 Nov 1670 - )
- Ebenezer Darte (18 Feb 1672/73 - )
- Ann Darte+ (14 Feb 1674/75 - )
- Bethia Darte (30 Jul 1677 - )
- Elizabeth Darte+ (15 Dec 1679 - )
- Sarah Darte (10 Jun 1681 - )
- Mary Darte (who died a child) (1685 - 19 Jul 1689)
Cited documentation
- [S42] Thaddeus Lincoln Bolton, Genealogy of the Dart Family in America (Philadelphia: Cooper Printing Company, 1927), pg. 3, "Richard Dart was born in 1635."
- [S167] The June 1998 LDS Ancestral File suggests he was born 1635 in Waterford, Conn., but the town was not settled until 1653.
- [S42] Thaddeus Lincoln Bolton, Genealogy of the Dart Family in America, pg. 3, "According to the town records quoted by Miss Calkins in her History of New London."
- [S42] Thaddeus Lincoln Bolton, Genealogy of the Dart Family in America, pg. 3, "Richard Dart ... married Bethia ----- in 1664."
- [S42] Thaddeus Lincoln Bolton, Genealogy of the Dart Family in America, pgs. 3-4.
- [S42] Thaddeus Lincoln Bolton, Genealogy of the Dart Family in America, pg. 3, "It appears that Bethia, his wife, died, perhaps near the year 1705 and Richard married Mary (Roe) Dudley. The date is not known. She was the widow of William Dudley."
- [S42] Thaddeus Lincoln Bolton, Genealogy of the Dart Family in America, pg. 3, "His will, dated Apr. 4, 1711."
- [S42] Thaddeus Lincoln Bolton, Genealogy of the Dart Family in America, pg. 3, "Richard Dart ... died Sept. 24, 1724. [Old Goodman Darte died today. Hemps. Diary.]."
- [S42] Thaddeus Lincoln Bolton, Genealogy of the Dart Family in America, pgs. 3-5.