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An American Family History

Isaac Estey

Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire was settled after 1736 and was a fort protecting Massachusetts during the French and Indian Wars. It was called Upper Ashuelot. When New Hampshire separated from Massachusetts in 1741 it became Keene, New Hampshire. During King George's War, the village was attacked and burned.
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Isaac Estey was born September 30, 1731 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. His parents were Aaron Estey and Esther Richards. He was named for his grandfather, great grandfather, and older brother who died as an infant. 

He married Hannah Smith of Boxford on September 2, 1775 in Topsfield. Hannah was born on October 13, 1734. Her parents were John and Deborah Smith.

He served in the Militia of Citizens under Governor John Wentworth before the Revolution. He was a sergeant in the Keene Foot Company and a freemason. 

Isaac and Hannah's children were Stephen Estey (April 14, 1756), Abigail Estey (September 3, 1758), Hannah Estey (August 9, 1760), Isaac Estey (August 7, 1771), Esther Estey Wood, and Sarah Estey (April 28, 1774).

The older children were born in Topsfield and the younger two were born in Keene. At the time of the 1790 census they were in Keene.

Both Hannah and Isaac died in Readsboro, Bennington County, Vermont. Isaac died on November 17, 1807 and Hannah on March 14, 1807.

Children of Aaron Estey
& Esther Richards
  • Isaac Estey
  • Aaron Estey
  • Hannah Estey Towne
  • Mary Estey Dwinnell
  • Isaac Estey
  • Abigail Estey
  • Esther Estey
  • William Estey
  • Daniel Estey
  • Esther Estey Balch
  • Aaron Estey
  • William Estey
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