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NEHEMIAH SMITH .- Was Ensign at New London, Conn., 1697. Was Governor's Councillor, 1703; Deputy many years.
REFERENCE: Connecticut Colonial Records, 1689-1706, p. 212.
10. Edward Milton Adams.
51. Franklin Adams Meacham.
PHILIP SMITH .- (1633-1685.) Representative from Had- ley, 1677-80-84. Lieutenant of Horse.
REFERENCE: Savage, Vol. 4, p. 128.
93. Wyllys King Smith.
LIEUT. SAMUEL SMITH .- (1602-1680.) An "Ancient Ser- jeant" at Wethersfield, Conn., and Deputy there, 1640-1661. Lieutenant of Hadley Troop, 1663-1678, and Deputy to the Gen- eral Court, Colony of Massachusetts Bay, 1661-1673; Commis- sioner to negotiate with the Mohawks, 1667.
REFERENCES: S. C. W., 1896 Year Book, pp. 389-390; Bolt- wood's Hadley Genealogies, p. 125; Savage, Vol. 4, p. 131; Sheldon, Vol. 1, p. 153.
48. Henry Austin Osborn.
64. Harry Jenkins Bardwell.
93. Wyllys King Smith.
99. Eames Mac Veagh.
MARK SNOW .- Of Eastham, Mass., was member of town "War Council" appointed Feb. 29, 1675, for Eastham; this town "War Council" had control of garrisons, etc.
REFERENCE: Pierce's Colonial Lists, pp. 97-98.
50. Albert Eugene Snow.
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NICHOLAS SNOW .- 1676-Of Plymouth and Eastham. Member of Plymouth Military Company, 1643; Deputy from Eastham, 1648-50 and 1662.
REFERENCE: Pierce's Plymouth Colony Civil & Mil. Lists, p. 76; Plymouth Colony Records.
15. Josiah Lewis Lombard.
18. Scott Jordan.
50. Albert Eugene Snow.
58. Frederick La Forrest Merrick.
GEORGE SOULE .- [D. 1680]-One of the signers of the com- pact on Mayflower, 1620; Private in Lieut. Wm. Holmes' Com- pany against Pequot Indians, 1637; Representative to the Gen- eral Court from Duxbury, 1645-46-50-51-54.
REFERENCE: Plymouth Colony Records, Vol. 1; History of Plymouth Co., p. 364.
46. George Butters.
GENERAL CONSTANT SOUTHWORTH .- [1615-1697]- Served in the Pequot War, 1637; Ensign Duxbury Company, 1646; Lieutenant, 1653; Deputy from 1647 for twenty-two years; Treasurer of Plymouth Colony sixteen years; Member of the Council of War, 1658; Commissioner for the United Colonies, 1668; Commissary General during King Philip's War; Governor of Kennebec.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1895, p. 276. 15. Josiah Lewis Lombard.
63. Rev. Abbott Eliot Kittredge.
JONATHAN SPARROW .- Of Eastham, Mass. Representa- tive, 1668, and for eighteen years after; was called Lieutenant, 1676, and Captain, 1677, in town and Colonial records; was one of town "War Council," appointed Feb. 29, 1675; was Lieuten- ant under Capt. John Gorham at the Swamp Fight, Dec. 19, 1675; commissioned Oct. 4, 1675; was commissioned Captain of Eastham June, 1680; was member of Colonial "War Council" in King William's War, appointed Aug. 14, 1689; was one of a commission to adjust the expenses of this war; Dec. 25, 1689.
REFERENCE: Pierce's Colonial Lists, pp. 7, 10, 68, 95, 97, 98, 104. 50. Albert Eugene Snow.
61. Victor Clifton Alderson.
90. Edwin Fraser Gillette.
RICHARD SPARROW .- A member of the Plymouth Com- pany in August, 1643.
REFERENCE: Pierce's Colonial Lists, p. 76.
61. Victor Clifton Alderson.
90. Edwin Fraser Gillette.
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ENSIGN JARED SPENCER .- [1614-1685]-Cambridge and Lynn, Mass., and Haddam, Conn. Ensign of the Raddam Mili- tary Company during King Philip's War and after; Represen- tative to the General Court for Haddam from 1674 to 1683.
REFERENCE: Savage's Gen. Dict. of New England; Con- necticut Colonial Records, Vol. II, pp. 236, 261 and 365; Vol. III, pp. 3, 17, 26, 35, 48, 115, 121; Year Book Society Colonial Wars, 1895.
68. Albert Judson Fisher.
WILLIAM SPENCER .- Of Cambridge, Mass., and Hartford, Conn. Representative from Cambridge, Mass., to General Court, 1634-1638; Lieutenant of Militia; one of the founders of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery; Deputy to the General Court of Connecticut, 1639.
REFERENCE: Savage's Gen. Dict.
72. Lester Orestes Goddard.
WILLIAM SPOONER .- A member of the Plymouth Military Company in August, 1643.
REFERENCE: Pierce's Colonial Lists, p. 76.
24. Lemuel Ruggles Hall.
49. Frank Eugene Spooner.
105. Henry Clay Fuller.
CAPTAIN JOHN SPRAGUE .- Of Charlestown, Mass. [1624- 1692]-Captain of the Massachusetts forces; Deputy to the General Court, 1692.
REFERENCE: Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies; Society of Colonial Wars Year Book.
5. John Smith Sargent.
JONATHAN SPRAGUE .- Soldier in Captain Maudsley's Company.
REFERENCE: Wyman's Charlestown Genealogies; Greens Book, Malden, Mass., p. 215.
5. John Smith Sargent.
RALPH SPRAGUE .- [1637]-Representative to the General Court for nine years. Member of the A. & H. Artillery Com- pany, 1637. Lieutenant of same, 1639.
REFERENCE: Lickford's Note Book, p. 36; Wyman's Charles- town Genealogies.
5. John Smith Sargent.
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MYLES STANDISH .- [1584-1656]-February 21, 1621, he re- ceived the first military commission given in this country. In 1649 he was appointed "General in Chief" of all the compa- nies in the Colonies.
REFERENCE: Year Book of the Society of Colonial Wars, 1894, pp. 107, 115 and 177. Records of Plymouth Colony; "Ancient Landmarks of Plymouth"; Bancroft History of the U. S., Vol. 1, p. 209; History of Duxbury, Mass.
46. George Butters.
CAPT. CHRISTOPHER STANLEY .- (1603-1646.) Boston. A captain commanding troops in the early Indian wars of Eastern Massachusetts.
REFERENCES: Savage's Dict., Vol. 4, p. 164; Sheldon's Deer- field, Vol. 2, p. 155.
64. Harry Jenkins Bardwell.
THOMAS STANTON .- Of Hartford and Stonington, Conn. Soldier in Pequot War, 1637. Interpreter later; served in the campaign of 1637 against the Pequot Indians; was appointed Marshal, 1638; was long in charge of negotiations with In- dians, being versed in their language; was Deputy from Ston- ington, Conn., 1666, to Connecticut legislature.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1894, p. 193; Connecticut Colonial Records, 1636-78.
10. Edward Milton Adams.
51. Franklin Adams Meacham.
DR. THOMAS STARR .- (1616-1658.) Surgeon of forces sent against the Pequots.
REFERENCE: S. C. W. 1896 Year Book, p. 393. 99. Eames Mac Veagh.
SAMUEL STEARNS, JR .- [1713-1793]-Of Amherst, Mass., and Hollis, N. H. A private in Col. Blanchard's Regiment, 1754. Posted on the Connecticut River, Aug. 23, 1754.
REFERENCE: N. H. State papers, Vol. 3. 39. George Samuel Marsh.
SHUABEL STEARNS .- [1655-1734]-Of Cambridge and Lynnfield, Mass. Soldier in King Philip's War.
REFERENCE: Soldiers in King Philip's War, by Bodge. 39. George Samuel Marsh.
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LIEUTENANT THOMAS STEBBINS .- Lieutenant in Cap- tain Turner's Company at the Falls Fight in King Philip's War, May 19, 1676.
REFERENCE: Colonial Wars Year Book, 1895.
42. Charles Thomson Atkinson.
LIEUTENANT JOHN STEDMAN .- Wethersfield and Hart- ford, Conn. Commanded the Dragoons in the early part of King Philip's War, but died in Dec., 1675.
REFERENCE: Savage's Gene. Dictionary; Bodge's Soldiers in King Philip's War.
68. Albert Judson Fisher.
GEORGE STEELE .- (-1664.) Of Cambridge, Mass., and Hartford, Conn. One of the commissioners from Massachu- setts to govern Connecticut. Representative many times from 1637-1659. Received grant of land for service performed in the Pequot War.
REFERENCES: Bodge's Soldiers in King Philip's War, p. 466; Savage's Gen. Dict., Vol. 4. p, 180.
43. Harry Linn Wright.
JAMES STEELE .- (1623-1712.) Of Hartford, Conn. Com- missary for all Connecticut forces in King Philip's War. Served under Maj. John Mason in the First Connecticut Cav- alry, 1658.
REFERENCES: Savage's Gen. Dict., Vol. 4, p. 180; Bodge's Soldiers in King Philip's War, p. 467.
43. Harry Linn Wright.
LIEUT. WILLIAM STICKNEY .- (1592-1665.) A founder of Rowley, Mass., in 1639. Lieutenant in 1661.
REFERENCE: S. C. W. 1896 Year Book, p. 394. 88. Edward Payson Bailey.
FRANCIS STILES .- Was commissioned Lieutenant of South Company at Woodbury, Conn., on May 10, 1773.
REFERENCE: Stiles' History of Windsor, Conn .; Connecticut, Colonial Records, 1726-35, p. 431.
52. Hobart Chatfield Chatfield-Taylor.
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ANTHONY STODDARD .- Clerk of the Ancient and Honor- able Artillery Company, 1642, 44, 46, 48, and was third sergeant in 1650. Deputy to the General Court twenty-three terms. Member of the Court of Commissioners, 1651-59.
REFERENCES: S. C. W. Year Book, 1896; Robert's Hist. of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co., pp. 96, 97.
96. Oliver Partridge Dickinson.
EBENEZER STONE .- [1670-1754]-Of Newton, Mass. Dep- uty to the General Court of Massachusetts, 1708-1717. Subse- quently Royal Councillor of the Province of Massachusetts.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1895, p. 280. 6. Lyman Dresser Hammond.
SAMUEL STONE .- Of Cambridge, Mass., and Lexington, was a member of Capt. Thomas Prentiss' Company of Troop- ers. He was wounded at the great Swamp Fight at Kingston, R. I., on Dec. 19, 1675. On his recovery he served again in Capt. Thos. Brattle's Troop of Horse on an expedition to Mt. Hope, in Sept., 1676.
REFERENCE: N. E. Hist. & Gen. Reg., Vol. 37, pp. 281-282; Vol. 41, p. 278.
62. William Dorrance Messinger.
REV. SAMUEL STONE .- Chaplain under Major John Ma- son in the Pequot War.
REFERENCE: Year Book of the Society of Colonial Wars, 1894, p. 84; Savage's Genealogical Dictionary, Vol. IV, p. 208; Con- necticut Colonial Records of 1663, p. 413.
43. Harry Linn Wright.
102. Marvin Allen Ives.
SIMON STONE .- Of Groton. Served in King Philip's War, and also in King William's War. He received a grant of land in Narragansett, No. 6, for his services in the Indian War.
REFERENCES: History of Groton; Mass. Archives, Vol. 72, p. 468; Mather Magnalia; Bodge's Soldiers in King Philip's War, pp. 273, 360, 363, 436.
82. Marvin Andrus Farr.
JOHN STOW .- (-1643.) Roxbury, Mass. A member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery in 1638. Representative to the General Court in 1639.
REFERENCES: Whitman's History of the Ancient and Hon- orable Artillery Co., p. 77; Savage's Gen. Dict., Vol. 4, p. 216.
77. James Harris Gilbert.
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JOHN STOW .- (1641-1688.) Middletown, Conn. Soldier in the Indian Wars; wounded in the foot at Hatfield.
REFERENCES: Conn. Colonial Records of May 31, 1696; Wet- more Memorial, p. 29; Savage's Gen. Dict., Vol. 4, p. 217.
77. James Harris Gilbert.
THOMAS STOW .- (-1689.) Braintree, Mass. A member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston in 1638.
REFERENCES: Whitman's History of the Ancient and Hon- orable Artillery Co., p. 78; Savage's Gen. Dict., Vol. 4, p. 218.
77. James Harris Gilbert.
LIEUT. THOMAS STOW .- (1674-1765.) Middletown, Conn. Was made Ensign of the North Train Band, May, 1717. In May, 1723, he was appointed Lieutenant of the Third Militia Company of Middletown.
REFERENCES: Conn. Col. Records, Vol. 6, p. 7, and same Vol., p. 380.
78. James Harris Gilbert.
JOHN STRATTON .- Was in Major Appleton's command in Narragansett Campaign of 1675-6.
REFERENCE: Mass. Archives, Vol. 68, p. 97; N. E. Hist. & Gen. Reg., Vol. 38, p. 443.
52. Hobart Chatfield Chatfield-Taylor.
JOHN STRONG .- [1707-1793]-Was a drummer in Capt. Benj. Allyn's Company from Windsor, Conn., in the Crown Point Expedition, Aug., 1755. Ensign in Gen. Phineas Sey- mour's command, Siege of Montreal.
REFERENCE: Stiles' History of Windsor, Vol. 1, pp. 251, 259; Conn. War Archives, Vol. 6.
21. William Wolcott Strong.
THOMAS STRONG .- His enrollment and services in a troop of thirty-five (the first raised in the Colony of Connecticut) mustered at Windsor on March 11, 1657-8, for the protection of the Colony. This troop was commanded by Captain Richard Lord and was included in two forces under the command of Major John Mason.
REFERENCE: Records of the proceedings of the Connecticut Colonial Legislature (Trumbull's Edition) 1856, p. 309; Stiles' History of Windsor, Conn.
52. Hobart Chatfield Chatfield-Taylor.
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WILLIAM SWIFT .- Was member of Lieut. John Blackmer's Co. at Sandwich, Mass., Aug., 1643.
REFERENCE: Pierce's Colonial Lists, p. 73 37. Frank Bassett Tobey. 105. Henry Clay Fuller.
DEPUTY GOVERNOR SAMUEL SYMONDS .- [1595-1678] -Ipswich, Mass. Deputy to the General Court, 1638-43. As- sistant, 1643-73. Deputy Governor, 1673-78.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1895, p. 281. 54. William Ward Wight.
ROBERT TAFT .- Was Captain of Mass. Colonial forces at Mendon, 1735, and later; was Representative many years.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1894; An- nals of Mendon (Metcalf) pp. 227, 236, 238, 244, 247.
10. Edward Milton Adams.
51. Franklin Adams Meacham.
ASA TAYLOR, SR .- Of Narragansett, (now Westminster, Mass.) was private in Capt. Asa Whitcomb's Co. of Colo- nel Bagley's Regiment, raised about 1757 for the reduction of Canada; was in service March to December, 1758; was again recruited 1759.
REFERENCE: Heywood's History of Westminster, p. 102.
52. Hobart Chatfield Chatfield-Taylor.
SURGEON OLIVER TEALL .- Was born in New Haven, Conn., studied medicine and surgery, removed to Killingworth, Conn., entered the English Army as a Surgeon, and served through the French War.
REFERENCE: Genealogical and Historical Notes of the Teall Family.
7. Edward Mckinstry Teall.
MAJOR EPHRAIM TERRY .- (1701-1795.) Enfield, Conn. Justice Hartford County; Captain of Train Band, 1751; Major of Train Band.
REFERENCES: Conn. Colonial Records, Vol. 10, p. 53; Notes of Terry Families, by Stephen Terry, A. M., Hartford, Conn., 1887, p. 10.
21. William Wolcott Strong.
40. Chandler Pease Chapman.
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STEPHEN TERRY .- [1668]-Of Windsor, Conn., was a member of Capt. Lord's Company of "Troopers," the first body of horse raised in New England; was mustered in March 11, 1657.
REFERENCE: Savage's Genealogical Dictionary; Connecticut Colonial Records, Vol. 1636-1665, p. 309; S. C. W. Year Book, 1895, p. 283.
10. Edward Milton Adams.
43. Harry Linn Wright.
52. Hobart Chatfield Chatfield-Taylor.
NATHANIEL THOMAS, SR .- (1606-1675.) Marshfield, Mass., 1643; was a Lieutenant and Captain of Marshfield Com- pany.
REFERENCES: Savage's Gen. Dict., Vol. 4, p. 281; Bodge's Soldiers in King Philip's War, pp. 455-457.
78. Joseph Edward Otis, Jr.
98. Philo Adams Otis.
NATHANIEL THOMAS .- (1643-1718.) Marshfield, Mass. Representative 1672 and served years thereafter. A Captain in King Philip's War and a member of the Governor's Council.
REFERENCES: Savage's Gen. Dict., Vol. 4, pp. 481 and 482.
78. Joseph Edward Otis, Jr.
98. Philo Adams Otis.
WILLIAM THOMAS .-- (1573-1651.) Marshfield, Mass. Assistant in 1642, 1643, 1644, 1647, 1651.
REFERENCE: Savage's Gen. Dict., Vol. 4, p. 282.
78. Joseph Edward Otis, Jr.
98. Philo Adams Otis.
CAPTAIN SAMUEL THOMPSON .- Lieutenant, and later Captain of first Company New Haven Train Band; Deputy to General Assembly, 1716.
REFERENCE: Colonial Records of Connecticut, 1708-1716, p. 143, 394, 546.
42. Charles Thomson Atkinson.
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JOHN THURSTON .- Of Dedham, Mass. Served against the Indians 1675-6.
REFERENCE: N. E. Historical & Gen. Register, Vol. 43, p. 272.
5. John Smith Sargent.
10. Edward Milton Adams.
40. Frank Eugene Spooner.
51. Franklin Adams Meacham.
LIEUTENANT THOMAS THURSTON .- In 1675 was a Ser- geant, promoted to Lieutenant in 1678, doing good service in King Philip's War. In 1676 he represented Medfield, Mass., in the General Court of Mass.
REFERENCE: Thurston Family Genealogy; History of Med- field.
70. Charles Ridgely.
JOHN TILLEY .- (-1621.) Signer of the Compact on the "Mayflower," 1620. In the first encounter at Great Meadow Creek, December 6, 1620.
REFERENCE: Foot note to p. 83, Bradford's History, Ply- mouth Plantation.
4. William Ruggles Tucker.
5. John Smith Sargent.
93. Wyllys King Smith.
105. Henry Clay Fuller.
THOMAS TOBEY, SR .- Was a member of Council of War for town of Sandwich, Mass. Appointed Feb. 29, 1676. [He was granted fifty to sixty acres of land July 7, 1681, for ser- vices in King Philip's War.] At a Council of War held at Marshfield, Feb. 29, 1676, Thomas Tobey, Sr., was appointed one of council for town and other military forces at that town, could enroll and impress men, etc.
REFERENCE: Freeman's History of Cape Cod, Vol 1, p. 285; Vol. 1, p. 295; Plymouth Colony Records, Vol. 6, pp. 66: Vol. V, p. 196.
37. Frank Bassett Tobey.
CAPTAIN THOMAS TOPPING .- Captain of the Southamp- ton, L. I., Militia, 1651; Assistant, 1655-8, 1659-63.
REFERENCE: Savage's Genealogical Dictionary. Vol. 4, pp. 255; Howell's History East Hampton, p. 32; Palfrey's New England, Vol. 2, p. 638.
25. Frank Baker.
51. Franklin Adams Meacham.
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JOHN TOWER .- (1609-1702.) Of Tower's Garrison House during King Philip's War.
REFERENCES: R. I. Colonial Records; S. C. W. 1896 Year Book, p. 401.
79. John Whipple Hill.
82. Marvin Andrus Farr.
LIEUTENANT JOHN TRACY .- Was Ensign of the Mili- tary Company at Duxbury, Mass., 1682; was appointed Lieuten- ant Oct. 2, 1689. Plymouth Colonial forces. Was Deputy to the General Court from Norwich, 1683-86.
REFERENCE: Pierce's Colonial Lists; Plymouth Colony Records, Vol. V, pp. 84 and 218.
10. Edward Milton Adams.
51. Franklin Adams Meacham.
SOLOMON TRACY .- Commissioned Ensign in 1698; Lieu- tenant, 1701; Deputy to General Court twelve sessions; in 1711 Clerk of the House; in 1717 Speaker of the House.
REFERENCE: Conn. Colonial Records, Vol. 3.
70. Charles Ridgely.
LIEUTENANT THOMAS TRACY .- [1610-1685]-Ensign First Train Band, Norwich, Conn., 1666; in 1672 Lieutenant of New London Co. Dragoons, enlisted to fight the Dutch and Indians. Member of the General Court twenty-seven sessions. Commissary in King Philip's War.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1895, p. 285.
64. Harry Jenkins Bardwell.
70. Charles Ridgely.
71. Ebenezer Lane.
CORPORAL RICHARD TREAT .- (1622-1693.) Corporal in Wethersfield Troop of Horse, 1658. The first troop in the Colony of Connecticut.
REFERENCES: S. C. W. Register 1895, p. 286; Treat Genealo- gy, p. 35.
93. Wyllys King Smith.
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RICHARD TREAT .- [1590-1669] -- Of Wethersfield, Conn., 1669; Representative to the General Court and re-elected many times; Assistant Magistrate of the Colony, 1658-1665; named in the Royal Charter of Charles II. as one of the patentees for Connecticut, 1662.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1894, p. 55; Year Book, 1895, p. 286.
1. Seymour Morris.
15. Josiah Lewis Lombard.
33. Deming Haven Preston.
43. Harry Linn Wright.
63. Rev. Abbott Eliot Kittredge.
93. Wyllys King Smith.
GOVERNOR ROBERT TREAT .- [1622-1710]-Commander at Great Swamp Fight; Major commanding Connecticut Troops at the Battles of Hadley and Springfield; Deputy Governor, 1676-86; appointed Governor, 1686; resigned, 1701; in the en- counter with the Indians at Bloody Brook, Sept. 18, 1675, his arrival on the scene of action with the Connecticut forces turned the tide.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1895, p. 286.
15. Josiah Lewis Lombard.
63. Rev. Abbott Eliot Kittredge.
LIEUTENANT JAMES TROWBRIDGE .- [1636-1717]-Of Newton, Mass. Deputy to the General Court from Cambridge, 1700-1703. Served in King Philip's War.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1895, p. 296. 6. Lyman Dresser Hammond.
CAPTAIN MOSES TUCKER .- Of New Ipswich, N. H. His house was fortified and used as a garrison for the neighbor- hood during the Indian raid on the town. He was a Captain in the French and Indian War.
REFERENCE: N. H. Archives; History of Ipswich, N. H., p. 437.
4. William Ruggles Tucker.
NATHANIEL TURNER .- Captain, -, 1647. Captain in Pequot War; Assistant, 1639.
REFERENCE: Savage's Gen. Dictionary.
43. Harry Linn Wright.
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SAMUEL UFFORD .- Was appointed Ensign of Stratford, Conn., May 13, 1714; promoted Lieutenant May 12, 1720.
REFERENCE: Connecticut Colonial Records, 1706-1716, p. 429; Vol. 1717-1725, D. 175.
59. Charles Pratt Whitney.
LIEUTENANT PHINEAS UPHAM .- Entered service about September, 1675, under Captain Isaac Johnson, and took part with his company, Dec. 19, 1675, in the storming of Fort Con- onicus, or the battle of the Great Swamp Fort. Capt. Johnson being killed in this battle, Lieut. Upham succeeded him in command and was himself severely wounded.
REFERENCE: Military Records, Vol. 1, 280; also page 276; Mass. Archives, Vol. 68, p. 104; Year Book Society of Colonial Wars, 1894, pp. 31 and 208.
29. Frederic William Upham.
55. Gov. William Henry Upham.
HEZEKIAH USHER, SR .- (-1676.) Boston and Billeri- ca, Mass. A member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston, in 1638. Ensign of that Company in 1664. Representative to the General Court for Billerica, in 1671-3.
REFERENCES: Whitman's History of the Ancient and Hon- orable Artillery Co., p. 74; Savage's Gen. Dict., Vol. 4.
77. James Harris Gilbert.
OLOFF STEVENSON VAN CORTLANDT .- [1600-1684]- In 1649, Colonel of the "City Train Band," and in 1655-1664, the last Burgomaster of New Amsterdam, under the Dutch, before the English conquest.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1894, pp. 29, 34, 55, etc.
4. William Ruggles Tucker.
COLONEL STEPHANES VAN CORTLANDT .- [1643-1710] -Kings County Regiment, 1671-1693; Mayor of New York City, 1677; Member of King's Council, 1680-1700.
REFERENCE: Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1894, pp. 45, 91, 97, etc.
4. William Ruggles Tucker.
BRANT ARENT VAN SCHLICHTENHORST-First resi- dent director of the Colony of Rensselaerwick, 1646-8, and Commander of the Fort at Rensselaerwick.
REFERENCES: S. C. W. Year Book, p. 406; Mag. of Amer. Hist., Vol. 11, pp. 1 to 32.
4. William Ruggles Tucker.
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR GEORGE VAUGHAN .- [1676- 1725]-Colonel of Provincial Forces during Queen Anne's War; elected by General Assembly, 1707; Representative of Province to England; appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Province, commission dated July 18, 1715; resigned Sept. 30, 1717.
REFERENCE: History of Cutt family, p. 503.
46. George Butters.
WILLIAM VAUGHAN .- [1640-1719]-In 1672 was Lieuten- ant of Cavalry under Captain Robert Pike; Captain in 1680; in 1681 was promoted to Major, commanding the Militia of the . Province.
REFERENCE: History of Cutt family, p. 489; Savage's Genea- logical Dictionary, Adjutant Gen. Reports of N. H.
46. George Butters.
JONATHAN WADE .- Called Major and Captain. Captain of the Three County Troops of Horse.
REFERENCE: Savage's Genealogical Dictionary, p. 378; His- tory of Medford, Mass .; N. E. Hist. & Gen. Register, Vol. XLIII, p. 274; Soldiers in King Philip's War.
5. John Smith Sargent.
57. Charles Clarence Poole.
CAPTAIN JOHN WADSWORTH .- Was a Lieutenant and Captain in King Philip's War. A Representative in the Gen- eral Assembly from Hartford. On Oct. 31, 1687, he secreted the charter of Connecticut, granted by Charles II. in 1662, in an oak tree in Hartford, on Wyllys Hill, to prevent the same being taken by Sir Edmund Andros, who came to Hartford with sixty men to wrest it by force from the Colonists.
REFERENCE: Trumbull's History Connecticut, Vol. 1, p. 391; Savage's Genealogical Dictionary, Vol. 4, p. 380; Wadsworth Family in America, p. 85; Year Book, 1894, Society of Colonial Wars, p. 197.
43. Harry Linn Wright.
BENJAMIN WAIT .- Of Hatfield, Mass., was Sergeant; killed by Indians at Deerfield, Mass., Feb. 29, 1704.
REFERENCE: Savage's Gen. Dict .; Judd's History of Hadley, Mass.
60. John Conant Long.
96. Oliver Partridge Dickinson.
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JOSEPH WAIT .- Enlisted May, 1754, in Captain Eleazer Melvin's Company. In December, 1754, Corporal in John Burk's Company of Rangers, and was stationed at Falltown. He served in the expedition to Crown Point and in Colonel Eph- raim William's Regiment in the Battle of Lake George, Sept. 8, 1755, and became an Ensign in this Regiment when com- manded by Seth Pomeroy, after the death of Colonel Williams. In the winter of 1756 he served at Fort Edward and Fort Wil- liam Henry when the Regiment was commanded by Colonel Joseph Dwight; was transferred to Major Robert Roger's corps of Rangers in January, 1757; participated in the fight at "Rog- er's Slide," Lake George.
REFERENCE: Published Journal of Major Robert Rogers; Society of Colonial Wars Year Book, 1895, p. 11.
26. Horatio Loomis Wait.
CAPT. JOHN WAITE .- (1618-1693.) Lieutenant of Mal- den, Mass. Colonial Forces, 1658. Captain, 1662-1684. Led detachment of soldiers to Marlborough, 1675. Served in King Philip's War under Maj. John Pynchon. Deputy to General Court eighteen years. Speaker of the House of Deputies, in 1684.
REFERENCES: S. C. W. 1896 Year Book, p. 412; N. E. H. & G. Register, Vol. 32, p. 189.
99. Eames Mac Veagh.
MAJOR RICHARD WALDRON .- [1616-1689]-Representa- tive to the General Court, 1651-57-61; was one of Council under new form of government of New Hampshire, 1680; on death of President Cutt, 1681, was head of the Province until arrival of Royal Governor. He was Captain in early days and Major in the Indian War, 1675-6. He was killed by the Indians.
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