Phelps, Cornelius

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 11
• _UID: 90C7FADC06B54216B1731B314775DBADF40C
• Probate: 8 Mar 1741/2, Hartford County, Connecticut

Notes:

Probate:
Will - Hartford Probate Records, dated 8 Mar 1741-42

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Name: Cornelius Phelps
Location: Windsor
Page: Will on Page 53-4.
Invt. on Page 58-9
Full Text:
Inventory taken 10 December, 1742, by John Cook 2nd, Samuel Enno and William Barbour:

(the amounts are in British pounds, sterling, pence œ s d)
The moveables, exclusive of notes and bonds, is 509-09-05
The house, œ40; barn, œ60; 30 acres of land, œ24 per acre, œ720, 820-00-00
To 18 acres of land on which Cornelius's house stands, 200-00-00
12 acres at œ17 per acre, œ200; 12 acres, œ190, 390-00-00
6 1-2 acres at œ28 per acre, 182-00-00
5 acres of land at œ30 per acre, 150-00-00
8 1-2 acres of land at œ32-10 per acre, 275-05-00
1 1-2 acre of land at œ12 per acre, 18-00-00
15 acres of land at œ12 per acre, 275-00-00
34 acres at Milbrook, œ204; 106 acres, œ200, 404-00-00
A lott of land in Torrington and another in Barkhampsted, 200-00-00
To 7 acres of land at œ4 per acre, 28-00-00
Some money due by notes and bonds.

Will dated 8 March, 1741-2:
I, Cornelius Phelps of Windsor, do make this my last will and testament:
Imprimis: I give unto my wife Sarah forever 1-3 part of my moveable estate; also the use of 1-2 of my houseing and lands during her natural life. I give to my son Cornelius lands I have already given him, and the residue of a bond given me by Jacob Phelps obliging him to give me a deed of land. I give unto my son John 1 parcel of land containing 12 acres, lying on the west side of the street and bounding south on the heirs of Samuel Phelps decd. I give unto my son Timothy 2 pieces of land, one lying at the old house and the other across the way near to it, both containing about 12 acres. I give to my son Isaac my dwelling house, barn and homestead, containing about 26 acres, bounding north by ye street, on the heirs of Samuel Phelps, and to go east as far as Peter Brown's acre as it is called. Also I give to my son Isaac, as a peculiar gift, my tools and provisions made for a blacksmith. Also, whereas I have hereby given to my son Isaac in houseing and lands to a greater value than to the rest of my sons, my will is that my three sons, Cornelius, John and Timothy, shall have in my other lands indifferently taken till each of them be made equal at inventory apprisement with Isaac's houseing and lands, only excepting from all my sons my wife's improvement as given to her. I give unto my daughter Sarah Hutchingson, and to her heirs and assigns forever, œ120, to be paid to her in moveable estate. My will is that my four sons aforenamed shall in equal share be at the trouble, cost and charge of providing for Samuel Mansfield during his natural life for ye necessaries thereof. And in case that they or either of them neglect or refuse to do the same, that then he or they shall fall short in his or their portions accordingly, and the same be improved for the support and comfort of the sd. Samuel Mansfield from time to time. Lastly, my will is that after my funeral charges, just debts and legacies are paid and Samuel Mansfield duly provided for, that the residue of my estate, both real and personal, shall be equally divided among my four sons in equal shares. I appoint my sons Cornelius, John and Timothy to be executors.
Witness:
Henry Allyn,
Hezekiah Phelps,
Abigail Phelps.

Cornelius Phelps, ls. Court Record, Page 11--5 October, 1742: The last will and testament of Cornelius Phelps, late of Windsor deceased, was now exhibited in Court by the executors. Accepted and ordered to be recorded.

Source: A DIGEST OF THE EARLY CONNECTICUT PROBATE RECORDS. 1742 to 1745 p. 440-441.

Cornelius married Mansfield, Sarah on 2 Nov 1704 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut. Sarah (daughter of Mansfield, John and Pinney, Sarah) was born on 5 Jan 1685 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1774 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in 1784 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Phelps, Sarah was born on 7 Dec 1705 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; and died.
2. Phelps, Cornelius was born on 2 Jun 1707 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; and died.
3. Phelps, John was born on 6 Jul 1710 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in 1776.
4. Phelps, Timothy was born on 3 Feb 1713/4 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; died in Feb 1794 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut.
5. Phelps, Dr. Isaac was born on 22 Jul 1722 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 18 Sep 1777.
6. Phelps, Lancelot was born in 1724 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; and died.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Timothy Phelps
• _COLOR: 11
• _UID: 655D16538F0F493691D61E87BA2ECA717777
• Baptism: 1 Sep 1639, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; Address:
  First Parish Church
• Freeman: 2 May 1664, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut
• Will: 2 Mar 1716/7, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut
• Probate: 28 Sep 1719, Hartford County, Connecticut

Notes:

Birth:
or possibly 1 Sept 1639

Will:
Transcription from www.phelpsfamilyhistory.com

Last Will and Testament of Mr. Timothy Phelps of Windsor, in the County of Hartford and Colony of Connecticut in New England.

In the name of God, Amen:
I, Timothy Phelps of Windsor, in the town, county and colony aforesaid in New England,
being very aged, and yet through the mercy of God retaining a good measure of that understanding and memory that he hath been pleased to bestow upon me, do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament: First, I commit my soul to God in Jesus Christ my saviour and my body to the earth, to be decently entered. As for my estate Real and personal, my just Debts and funeral expenses being deducted and paid by my Ex(ecutor), I will devise and bequeath as followeth:

Imprimis. I give, devise and bequeath all my estate whatsoever, Both Real and personal, To my three sons William, Cornelius, and Samuell to have and to hold and Improve the same in trust for the use of my wife during her natural life and after her decease my will is and I hereby do give and devise all my houseing and Lands with the appurtenances, To my sons Timothy Phelps, William Phelps, Cornelius Phelps, Samuel Phelps, Nathl. Phelps and the heirs of Joseph Phelps, in the Room of their father to be equally divided into Six Equal parts provided always; and it is my will that they pay and make up to their Sisters Sarah, Hannah, Ann and Martha, my daughters or to their heirs and to the heirs of my daughter Abigail deceased fourty eight pounds as money apiece and my will is that what they have already received as entered upon my book shall be reckoned as part of said sum and if my said sons and the heirs of my son Joseph shall pay their sisters and their heirs above mentioned in equal proportion except that the heirs of Joseph shall pay four pounds more then an equal proportion and my son Cornelius four pounds less then an equal proportion. And my will further is that my wife shall have the free disposal of all her wearing apparel at her decease and that my grandson Samuel Tiler shall have half of that bequeathed to the heirs of my Daughter Abigail if he liveth with me so long as I live or till he comes to the age of eighteen years and I do hereby nominate and appoint my loving wife Mary to be my executrix and my three sons William, Cornelius and Sam' to be my executors to this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof that this is my last will and Testament I ye sd Timothy Phelps have hereto put my hand and seal this Second day of March Anno Domini One thousand Seven hundred sixteen or seventeen. his Timothy X Phelps.
mark and a seal.

The said Timothy Phelps signed, sealed & declared this to be his last will & Testament in presence of us.
John Mansfield, Thomas Moore.

And whereas I being aged and my wife so and not knowing how long it may please God to continue my life and not knowing what debts and charge may Arise before I leave this world my will is that my sons and my daughters & their heirs shall pay their equal parts and shares of my debts and charges after my decease and my daughters Sarah Hannah, Ann & Martha & the heirs of Abigail shall have fourty six pounds apiece with what they have already have to be paid as money out of my estate after my decease by the charge as above mentioned I intend that if there be any extraordinary charge so that the improvement of my estate will not maintain me this addition of my will was made and published this second day of March, One thousand Seven hundred Sixteen or Seventeen.
his
Timothy X Phelps.
mark and a seal.
Signed sealed and Declared to be his addition to his Will and Testament in presence of us.
John Mansfield + Thomas Moore j
Windsor September 28th 1719

Then came before me the subscribers hereunto Capt. Thomas Moore and John Mansfield both of Windsor and made solemn oath that they saw Timothy Phelps sign and seal the foregoing written both sides of the first half sheet of this paper & declared the same to be his last will and testament and that they set their- hands thereunto as witnesses at the same time and also that they saw said Timothy Phelps sign and seal the writing on the other side of this half sheet paper and declare the same to be his addition to his will and testament and that they set their hands thereunto as witnesses at the same time and that according to their best observation he sd. Phelps was of sound mind and memory.
Matthew Allyn, Asst.

Died:
No source cited for FindAGrave

Timothy married Griswold, Mary on 19 Mar 1661/2 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut. Mary (daughter of Griswold, Edward and Hicks, Margaret) was born on 13 Oct 1644 in Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 27 Nov 1715 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried about 30 Nov 1715 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 11
• _UID: 921EC1A59B1F42E88CB2614BB42BEBBE6C06
• Baptism: 13 Oct 1644, Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut
• Birth: 13 Oct 1644, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut

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• _AMTID: 302337138607:1030:155362986
• _COLOR: 11
• _UID: 9066F31A19E04F859853E4189FC0E75552D9
• Emigration: 20 Mar 1630, Exeter, Devonshire, England
• Freeman: 18 May 1631, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
• Elected: 5 May 1635, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; a representative to the General Court
• Settled: 1636, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut
• Listed: 1640, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut
• Will: 22 Apr 1660, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut
• Probate: 26 Jul 1672, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut

Notes:

See article by Myrtle Steven Hyde in The American Genealogist, Vol. 58 (Oct. 1982), that corrects earlier assumptions that this William was from the line in Tewkesbury.

William Phelps moved with his children to Windsor early in 1636. He had first built on the south side of a rivulet there with his brother George a little closer into the settlement. William's lot measured six rods wide, but "being drowned very deep in a flood of 1638" he removed to higher ground. When he moved to higher ground he described his new location as "bounded at one point 40 rods from my dwelling house where it is bounded South by a little brook that falls into the river (Farmington)." Samuel Phelps and John Bartlett witnessed the deed there. This was his meadow lot out on the Poquonock Road just before one comes to Stoughton House, the old stone fort.

William continued his responsible place in Windsor. As a member of the general court in 1637 he declared war against the Pequots. He was a magistrate from 1638 to 1642 and from 1658 to 1662 and foreman of the first grand jury in 1643. He was frequently mentioned as on the petit jury and in 1641 was appointed with a Mr. Welles of Hartford on a committee on lying! It is said that he was an excellent, pious upright man in his public and private life and truly a pillar of Church and State. By the time he had grown elderly and had a son of his name, he became known as "Ould Mr. Phelps" and as such the old church record enters his death on July 14, 1672, after a 42-year residence in New England of which 36 were spent in Windsor. He was buried on the 15th day of July.
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from "Records of Old Windsor," NEHGR 1851
OULD MR. WILLIAM PHELPS, [Simsbury] m. in England. He d. 14 July, 1672, and his widow 27 Nov. 1675; chil. William, Samuel, Nathaniel, and Joseph, b. in England.; Timothy, b. in Windsor, Aug. 1639; Mary, b. in Windsor, March, 1644, m. Thomas Barber.

_WEBTAG:
extensive notes

Emigration:
in the Winthrop Fleet

Freeman:
Requested 19 October, 1630

Will:
Phelps, William of Windsor - settlement deed (1660);
[Entered on the Windsor, Connecticut Register, July 26th, 1672.]

Transcription from www.phelpsfamilyhistory.com

These presents testify, that I, William Phelps, of Windsor, on Connecticut, in consideration of a marriage concluded between my son Timothy, on the one part, and Mary, the daughter of Edward Griswold, on the other part; have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant unto my son, that he, the said Timothy, shall jointly enjoin and possess, together with me, all my houseing, lands and accommodations, as also all my estate, both real and personal, both within door and without, with all the property emoluments, products, and income of the same, during my material life: And my said son is to inhabit and dwell in my house, with me and my wife, in joint way; and that it shall continue during my material life; and if my wife shall survive me, she have and enjoy in a joint way with my son the estate for her maintenance as before expressed. But if my wife chooses to settle in any place and to leave the house, then my son shall pay yearly to my wife, the sum of ten pounds during her material life, and in case I myself in my life time, or my wife after my decease, in her lifetime while she abides, to inhabit with my said son Timothy, she see cause or desire it, I do reserve power both for myself and for her, after my decease to dispose a barrel or two of cider and some apples yearly, without any harm to the premises, and likewise I do reserve like liberty for myself and my wife, to dispose of my wearing apparel, and whom we shall meet to enjoy them after our decease. Also I do give full power of bequeathing the great brass pan at her decease; and my son Timothy is to carry the improvements of the whole Estate, and to order and dispose of the stock, so far as the necessity of our subsistence shall require, and after my decease and the decease of my wife, my said son Timothy shall have and enjoy all my whole Estate fore mentioned to him and his heirs forever; always provided that in case my said son Timothy shall die and leave no natural heirs begotten by him, that shall either not attain the age of twenty one years or marry, then the one-half of my lands excepting the orchard and pasture down to the bridge, that goeth into the meadow; also the tipper pasture by the house that shall belong to the house, shall return to William, the son of my son Samuel. Also my son Timothy is to pay out of the Estate: Imprimis to discharge my daughter Mary, with that which is paid, the sum of thirty-four pounds, which is the full portion I allow her. To my son William twenty shillings, to Samuel ten pounds, to Nathaniel fifteen pounds, to Joseph five pounds--these legacies to my sons to be discharged within two years of my decease.
In consideration of the premises we both have hereunto set our hands this 22nd day of April Anno Dom. 1660.

Witness to the signatures:
Daniel Clark, William Phelps,
James Alford, Timothy Phelps.
Entered on the Windsor, Conn., Register, July 26th, 1672. MATHEW GRANT, Register.

William married Dover, Anne on 14 Nov 1626 in Crewkerne, Somersetshire, England. Anne was born in Somersetshire, England; died on 30 Aug 1689 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried about 3 Sep 1689 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 11
• _UID: 7BAF8A79445E4E56A8A93D6B70A1210CAA43
• Emigration: 20 Mar 1630, Exeter, Devonshire, England
• Emigration: 20 Mar 1630, Exeter, Devonshire, England

Notes:

Anne DOVER was the second wife of Mr. William Phelps.

The birthplace of Anne DOVER is UNKOWN, but she was "of Crewkerne, Somerset Co., England." Her parents are also UNKNOWN.

[NOTE: This William Phelps of Crewkerne is not to be conflated with William Phelps who was born in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England in 1599. Phelps & Servin was incorrect in assuming that William of Tewkesbury was the one. In fact, William Phelps of Tewkesbury was still in England and was present at his relative's estate in 1637. He never went to America.]

Three months and one day after William's first wife MARY UNKNOWN was buried on 13 Aug 1626, William PHELPS and Anne DOVER were married on 14 Nov 1626 in Crewkerne, Somersetshire, England. The November 1626 record says: "William Phelps and Anne Dover were married the xiv the day of November 1626". Crewkerne Parish Records, GMB 3:1445

They had 7 children from this union:
The first four children were born in Crewkerne: Cornelius, Joseph and Mary I (twins), Mary II. Cornelius and Mary I died in infancy. Only Joseph made it to America. The next three were born in America: Sarah, Timothy, and Mary III. These last 3 all survived to adulthood.

1) CORNELIUS PHELPS,
bapt. 13 Oct 1627 Crewkerne; the October 1627 record says "Cornelius son of William Phelps was bapt. the xiii th day of October"; no further record, presumed to have died young. Crewkerne Parish Record, GMB 3:1446

2) JOSEPH (twin) PHELPS [W23]
bapt. 13 Nov 1628 Crewkerne;
The November 1628 record says "Joseph and Marie son and daughter of William Phelps were baptized the viii th day of November." Crewkerne Parish Record, GMB 3:1446

3) MARY I (twin) PHELPS,
bapt. 13 Nov 1628 Crewkerne; died soon afterwards, bur. on 29 Nov 1628. The record shows "...the xxix th day of November 1826. Marie, daughter of William Phelps was buried the same date." Crewkerne Parish Record, GMB 3:1446

4) MARY PHELPS II,
bapt. 6 Dec 1629 at Crewkerne. No further record, presumed to have died young. Crewkerne Parish Record, GMB 3:1446

5) SARAH PHELPS [W20] Wade
b. c1632 (probably born in Dorchester, MA);
m. William WADE on 9 Jun 1658 Windsor;
died 1659, Windsor. No issue. [Loomis 1:63], GMB 3:1446

6) Lt TIMOTHY PHELPS [W24]
b. Sep 1, 1639 Windsor;
m. Mary GRISWOLD 19 May 1661 Windsor;
died bef 28 Dec 1719 Windsor. [Grant 56], GMB 3:1446

7) MARY PHELPS III [W25] Barber,
b. 6 Mar 1644 Windsor;
m. to Thomas BARBER on 17 Dec 1663 Windsor;
d. 13 Feb 1724 Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT [Grant 55], [Grant 25], GMB 3:1446

Sources for William PHELPS and his family:
1) The Great Migration Begins, Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Vol. III, P-W, p. 1444-6 [GMB: III, P-W, 1444-6]
2) Vital records at Crewkerne Parish, Crewkerne, Somerset County, England. They were written in "Secretary's Hand", 3) Phelps & Servin, Vol. 1. pg 85--86. Note: it contains numerous errors and/or omissions. They must be verified with primary records. Note that brackets [W_] used here shows the number assigned to the person named in Phelps & Servin, W indicates he's descended from Mr. William Phelps.
4) Dates were from various sources such as vital records, wills, probate, land records, grant records, etc.
5) Numerous articles in Genealogy magazines have been written about William's origins and his family.

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On March 20, 1630 Anne Phelps and her husband William Phelps and four children William, Samuel, Nathaniel, and Joseph boarded on the ship Mary and John in Plymouth, Dorset, England along with many other families from the "West Country" consisting of Devon, Dorset, and Somerset counties. They were with the party of Rev. John Warham, rounded up by Rev. John White who started the Great Migration to America. Under the command of Capt. Squeb (or Squibb), they sailed across the big pond and arrived at Nantasket, near present-day Hull, Massachusetts on May 30, 1630, two weeks before the Winthrop Fleet arrived. They soon renamed it Dorchester, Massachusetts (part of Massachusetts Bay Colony) in 1630 in honor of Rev. White, of Dorchester, Dorset, England.

Members of Mr. John Warham's church was established on 20 Mar 1630 just before they embarked on the ship Mary and John at Plymouth, Dorset, England. They founded Dorchester and settled there. Mary Phelps was an active member of Rev. Warham's church in Dorchester, MA. Five years later, in 1635, this same group were also the first settlers and founders of Windsor, Connecticut. (From the Mary and John Clearing House, other historical accounts.) "Mistress Phelps" was the first on the list of women members of the church at Dorchester who came with Mr. Warham to Windsor. [Grant 9],. MB 3:1445.

Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut was originally named Dorchester, but they soon renamed it to Windsor in 1637 under court order presided by Mr. William Phelps.

Anne's husband died in 1672 on their homestead. Their son Timothy inherited the land and the house from his father William, according to William's will. Mary remained on this property until she passed away seven years later on 30 Aug 1689. “Mrs. An Phelps died.” [CT VR 57], GMB 3:1445.



?William Phelps married (2) at Crewkerne 14 November 1626 Anne Dover. "Mistress Phelps" was the first on the list of women members of the church at Dorchester who came with Mr. Warham to Windsor. She died Windsor 30 August 1689 ("Mrs. An Phelps died.
They had 7 children: Cornelius, Joseph & Mary (twins), Mary again, Sarah Wade, Timothy & Mary again.

Anne DOVER Phelps and her husband Mr. William PHELPS lived on the land in the area that is now owned by Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Their land extended all the way to Connecticut River. Their house stood on this land (on East Street), until the village took over the land, including his house. William's oldest son William Phelps's house is still standing nearby today. The village razed Mr. William's house in 1960s and leveled the land and the ancient cemetery, pushing all the stones to the back toward the river and burying them. All the headstones are missing. The exact burial grounds for William Phelps and several of his family members may have been buried on this homestead behind the house or at Palisado Cemetery. William's name is engraved on Founders of Windsor monument in Palisado Green, across the street from the church and cemetery.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 11
• _UID: 27131B035DF7481FB59AA8B1223EFB344ABD
• Emigration: 1639, England, United Kingdom
• Listed: 1640, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut
• Elected: May 1656, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut; Deputy to the Connecticut Legislature
• Residence: 1663, Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Notes:

Emigration:
On 15 May 1684, “Edward Griswold, aged about 77 years,” a resident of Windsor, deposed that “about the year 1639 Mr. William Whiting, deceased, was undertaker for a ship in England, in which ship I came to New England” [Manwaring 1:60], In 1639 Griswold was acting as agent for Mr. John Saint Nicholas who, “living near Mr. Hewett in England, did manifest his desire to settie by Mr. Hewett in New England.” Rev. Ephraim Hewett had also arrived in New England in 1639, although perhaps not on the same vessel with Griswold. Hewett resided very briefly at Hingham in 1639 [NEHGR 121:11, WP 4:151], but soon moved to Windsor where he became teacher of the church and joined others who had known him in old England.

Elected:
Also served May 1658, October 1658, May 1659, October 1659, May 1660, October 1660, May 1662, and October 1662.

Residence:
In 1663, with his son John, Edward removed to Hammonassett, later called Killingworth. The present Clinton, Conn., is the original Killingworth; Main Street is the identical ground where the first settlers took their home lots. These were surveyed in 1663 by Byron Rossiter of Guilford. Edward was one of the first settlers and doubtless suggested the name from Kenilworth Parish in England, and was the most prominent man in the new settlement and must be given full credit for first organizing this community. He was its first deputy to the General Court.

Among the names entered as planters by the committee we find Edward Griswold, Samuell Buell, and Jonas Westover, and in 1669 these were recorded as freemen.

Edward was largely instrumental in organizing the first church and was its first deacon. Frequently served on important civil matters, his services, counsel and guidance evidently much sought. Served on the committee to establish a Latin school at New London.

Ancient land records on file at the office of the Secretary of State, Hartford, Conn., show land grants in favor of Edward; one of 200 acres; another of 100 acres given by the town of Killingworth; he was a large land holder showing the spirit of those English settlers to accumulate large land holdings.

Died:
Edward died in his 84th year, his burial place being unknown, except it may be in the vacant space next to that of Margaret.

Edward married Hicks, Margaret in BY 1629 in Warwickshire, England. Margaret died on 23 Aug 1670 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 11
• _UID: A45C74CB2F5E4E598482D9F2AA389E915551

Notes:

Died:
Margaret died Aug. 23, 1670, and is buried in the Congregationalcemetery at Clinton, Conn., her gravestone marked “M.G. 1670” is the oldestmonument.

Notes:

Married:
"in England,by 1629."

Residence:
Edward was of the sturdy intellectual type and speedily became prominent in the affairs of the new community, exceedingly active, and was frequently mentioned in colonial records. Served as deputy to the General Court Aug. 18, 1658-Mar. 14, 1660, and May 15, 1662-Mar. 11, 1663. In 1659 he built the Old Fort at Springfield for Mr. Pynchon. Also served as J. P. He was granted land at Poquonoc but he did not remove there until after the title of the Indians had been fully extinguished, 1642. But he was resident there with two other families, John Bartlett and Thomas Holcomb, in 1649. His home stood near the highway at the top of the hill; had 29 1/2 acres bounded mostly south and west by Stony Brook; east by the river. His sons George and Joseph inherited the homestead.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 11
• _UID: DD5B176E76FB40C8AB78E273865E75E0E7FD

Notes:

_WEBTAG:
Extensive family tree, but without dates, tracing George Greswold's ancestry back to 1250 ACE or so

George married Leigh, Dousabele (?). Dousabele and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _COLOR: 11
• _UID: 1638A5F2CB9D454EB73F8B0CA98CEEF686B4