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     Nicholas Ackley was born in 1635 in Shalford, Essex, England.^2,3 He was the son of John Ackley and Elizabeth Bailey.³ Nicholas Ackley married Hannah (Ford) Mitchell circa 1655 in Hartford, Connecticut Colony, now Hartford County.⁴ Nicholas Ackley died on 29 April 1695 in East Haddam, Connecticut Colony, now Middlesex County, NIcholas died without a will but his probate record and inventory exist.^5,6,1
     He immigrated before 1655. His estate was inventoried.⁷

     Hannah (Ford) Mitchell was born circa 1636 in England.¹ She married Nicholas Ackley, son of John Ackley and Elizabeth Bailey, circa 1655 in Hartford, Connecticut Colony, now Hartford County.³ Hannah (Ford) Mitchell died after 29 April 1695 in East Haddam, Connecticut Colony, now Middlesex County.³

     Sargeant Jared Spencer was born before 25 April 1614 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England.^2,3,4 He was baptized on 25 April 1614 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England.^3,4 He was the son of Gerard Spencer and Alice Whitbred.⁵ Sargeant Jared Spencer married as his first wife Hannah Hill on 17 December 1636 in Lynn, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Essex County.^2,6,7 Sargeant Jared Spencer married as his second wife Rebecca Porter after 1677 She was the widow of John Clark of Saybrook.^2,4 Sargeant Jared Spencer died on 23 June 1685 in East Haddam, Connecticut Colony, now Middlesex County. Descendents of Gerrard Spencer says Sept 3, 1685.^2,6,3,4
     Jared was also known as Gerard.⁵ He immigrated in 1634. He came from England with his brother William, and Rev. Thomas Hooker, to Newton Massachusetts in 1633, and was a founder of Hartford, Connecticuit in 1636.⁶

     Hannah Hill was born in 1616 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England.² She married Sargeant Jared Spencer, son of Gerard Spencer and Alice Whitbred, on 17 December 1636 in Lynn, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Essex County.^3,4,5 Hannah Hill died on 22 October 1692 in Hartford, Connecticut Colony.⁶
     Hannah was also known as Wills. Hannah was also known as Hills.

     Edward Purple was born circa 1653 in England.^2,3 He was the son of Christopher Purple and Lucas (?)² Edward Purple married Hannah Ackley, daughter of Nicholas Ackley and Hannah (Ford) Mitchell, on 20 March 1674/75 in East Haddam, Connecticut Colony, now Middlesex County.^1,3,4 Edward Purple died on 4 January 1719/20 in East Haddam, Connecticut Colony, now Middlesex County.^2,3
     He immigrated circa 1670.³ He left a will on 19 December 1718.²

     Hannah Ackley was born circa 1657 in Hartford, Connecticut Colony, now Hartford County.^3,2 She was the daughter of Nicholas Ackley and Hannah (Ford) Mitchell.¹ Hannah Ackley married Edward Purple, son of Christopher Purple and Lucas (?), on 20 March 1674/75 in East Haddam, Connecticut Colony, now Middlesex County.^1,2,4 Hannah Ackley died on 19 December 1718.^3,2

     John Isbell Stedman was born on 25 December 1669 in New London, Connecticut Colony.^4,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Stedman and Hannah Isbell.^1,2,3 John Isbell Stedman was baptized on 23 April 1671 in New London, Connecticut Colony.⁵ He married Jane Foster, daughter of Thomas Foster and Susannah Parker, circa 1695.⁵ John Isbell Stedman married Mary Beebe on 29 July 1706 in New London, Connecticut Colony.⁶ John Isbell Stedman died on 31 March 1713 in New London, Connecticut Colony, at age 43 or perhaps in Lyme, CT.⁵ He was buried on 2 April 1713 in New London, Connecticut Colony.⁵ His estate was probated in 1713 in New London, Connecticut Colony; [Copy in Stedman file].⁷

     Thomas Stedman was born in 1634 in Hartford, Connecticut Colony, now Hartford County, maybe in Massachusetts.³ He was the son of Thomas Stedman.³ Thomas Stedman married as his second wife Hannah Isbell, daughter of Robert Isbell and Ann (?), on 6 August 1667 in New London, Connecticut Colony.^1,4,2,5,6 Thomas Stedman died in 1701 in New London, Connecticut Colony.²
     He was a marriner.

     Ralph Parker was born circa 1630. His death date has not been found.

     Susanna Parker was born circa 1655. She was the daughter of Ralph Parker. Susanna Parker married as her first husband Thomas Forster before 1707. Susanna Parker married as her second husband John Fox, son of Thomas Fox and Hannah Brooks, in 1707.^2,3 Susanna Parker died on 3 April 1718.¹

     Ann (?) was born circa 1622 in England.³ She married as her first husband Robert Isbell before 1640.^1,2 Ann (?) married as her second husband William Nichols.² Ann (?) died on 15 September 1689 in New London, Connecticut Colony.²
     Ann is often confused with Ann Kingman, daughter of Henry, but that Ann is called "Daughter Davis" in her father's will and is recorded as having married Tobias Davis in 1649.²

     Henry Brooks was born in 1592 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. His birth date is calculated from a Dec. 1658 suit in which he testified that he was about 66 years old.^5,4 He was the son of John Brooke. Henry Brooks married as his first wife Unidentified Wife before 1624.⁵ Henry Brooks married as his second wife Susanna (?) before 27 March 1651 in Woburn, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^6,5,4 Henry Brooks married as his third wife Annis Jordan on 12 July 1682 in Woburn, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^2,3,5,7,4 Henry Brooks died on 12 April 1683 in Woburn, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^3,2,7,8
     He became a freeman on 14 March 1639 in Concord, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^9,3,5 He lived in Woburn, Massachusetts Bay Colony, circa 1650.² He left a will on 18 July 1682. In his will he names his wife Annes, son-in-law John Mousall, sons John, Timothy and Isaac, and daughters Sarah and Lestor. Several researchers have believed that Lestor was the first name of a daughter, but it is Hannah's married name as her second husband was Andrew Lester.^10,2

     Susanna (?) was born circa 1605 (estimated.) She married as her first husband Ezekiel Richardson before 1632 7 children.^1,3 Susanna (?) married as her second husband Henry Brooks , son of John Brooke, before 27 March 1651 in Woburn, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^4,5,6 Susanna (?) died on 15 September 1681 in Woburn, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^4,2,3,7

     Ezekiel Richardson was born circa 1604 in England. He was the son of Thomas and Katherine (Duxford) Richardson.^1,2 He married Susanna (?) before 1632 7 children.^1,3 Ezekiel Richardson died on 21 October 1647 in Woburn, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^1,4,2
     He immigrated in 1630 to Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.¹ He became a freeman on 18 May 1631.¹

     John Mack was born on 5 April 1653 in Inverness, Scotland.^2,3 He married Sarah Bagley, daughter of Orlando Bagley and Sarah Colby, on 5 April 1681 in Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^2,4,3,5 John Mack died on 24 February 1720/21 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony, at age 67.^2,3
     He immigrated in 1669 to Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony.³ He left a will on 5 January 1721.³ His will was proved/probated on 28 March 1721.³

Biography: John Mack came to New England in 1669, arriving at Boston, but settled early at Salisbury, Massachuestts, among the earliest inhabitants there. On 5 April 1681, in Salisbury, John married Sarah Bagley, daughter of Orlando Bagley and Sarah Colby. After the birth of their first child they moved to Concord, Mass., where the births of six children are recorded. From there, in 1696, the removed to Lyme, Connecticut.⁶

     Benjamin Strong was born on 10 June 1710 in Woodbury, Connecticut Colony, now Litchfield County.^2,3 He was the son of Adino Strong and Eunice Johnson. Benjamin Strong died before February 1775.³
     He left a will on 13 July 1773.³ His will was proved/probated on 21 February 1775.³

The following biography is from Biographical sketches of the graduates of Yale college with annals of the college history ... By Franklin Bowditch Dexter, Published by Holt, 1885

"Benjamin Strong, third son and child of Adino and Eunice Strong, of Woodbury, Connecticut, and grandson of Thomas and Rachel (Holton) Strong, of Northampton, Massachusetts, was born in Woodbury, June 10, 1710.

He appears to have been married as early as 1731,—the baptism of a son to him and his wife Rachel being on record in Woodbury, February 20, 1732; and he must also have begun the study of theology about the time of his marriage, as he was licensed to preach by the Fairfield County Association of Ministers, at Newtown, December 14, 1732,—he being then of Woodbury. It was probably after this date that he entered College. The parish of Stanwich, in the northern part of the present town of Greenwich, Connecticut, was constituted by a vote of the General Assembly, in October, 1732 ; and Mr. Strong was called to become their pastor on the nth of April, 1735. A church was gathered on the 1 7th of the ensuing June, and he was ordained and installed the next day.

Difficulties arose between him and his church as early as 1745. In 1757, and again in 1759, he was arraigned for intemperance, and confessed his guilt before a meeting of the Consociation. The Association (Fairfield West) finally advised his dismission, " in view of his increasing bodily indisposition," and it took place on March 31, 1767.

In 1770 he was received as a member of the Duchess County (New York) Presbytery, from the Fairfield West Association.

His will, in which he describes himself as of Stamford, was dated July 13, 1773, and was proved on the 21st of February, 1775; it mentions his daughter Sarah, wife of Reuben Ferris, as his only surviving child, and also mentions grandchildren by two or three deceased daughters.

A gravestone erected within a few years at Stanwich gives the date of his death as 1779, and that of the death of his wife Rachel as 1786."³

     Orlando Bagley was born in 1620 in England.^1,3 He was the son of Johnathan Bagley. Orlando Bagley married Sarah Colby, daughter of Anthony Colby and Susanna Haddon, on 6 March 1652/53 in Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Essex County.^4,5,2,3,6 Orlando Bagley died on 18 March 1663 in Amesbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Essex County.⁷
     He immigrated circa 1642.³

     Sarah Colby was born on 6 March 1632/33 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.^2,3 She was the daughter of Anthony Colby and Susanna Haddon.³ Sarah Colby married Orlando Bagley, son of Johnathan Bagley, on 6 March 1652/53 in Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Essex County.^5,2,3,4,6 Sarah Colby died on 18 March 1663 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, at age 30. She died 16 days after daughter Sarah's birth.^5,4,7,8

     Thomas Prence was born in 1569 in Lechdale, Gloucestershire, England.^3,1 He was the son of Thomas Prence. Thomas Prence married Elizabeth Tolderby, daughter of John Tolderby, before 1599.² Thomas Prence died on 14 August 1630 in Barking, Suffolk, England.³
     He was a carriage-maker.¹

     Susanna Haddon was born in 1610 in England (probably). She may have been the sister of Garrett Haddon.³ She married as her first husband (?) Waterman before 1631.³ Susanna Haddon married as her second husband Anthony Colby, son of Thomas Colby and Anna Jackson, in 1631 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.³ Susanna Haddon married as her third husband William Whitridge in 1663/64.^4,5 Susanna Haddon died on 8 July 1689 in Salisbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^3,5
     Susanna was also known as Sargent; Questionable relationship to William Sargent (m. Elizabeth Perkins.)⁶

     Caleb Bennett was born on 11 December 1675 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony.^5,6,4 He was the son of Henry Bennett and Sarah Champion.⁴ Caleb Bennett married Isabel Wiley, daughter of John Wiley and Miriam Moore, before 1703 in Connecticut Colony.⁷ Caleb Bennett died on 12 November 1732 at age 56.^6,4

     Martha Hale was born circa 1874 in Illinois. Her birthdate is estimated from an age of 6 in the 1880 census. She was the daughter of William Ellery Hale and Mary Scranton Browne.² Martha Hale married William W. Harts. Her death date has not been found.
     Martha Hale appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Hyde Park, Illinois in the household of her parents William Ellery Hale and Mary Scranton Browne.²

     Henry Bennett was born in 1647 in Lyme, Saybrook Colony, now New London County, Connecticut. His parents were NOT Henry and Lydia (Perkins) Bennett of Ipswich, MA.^5,6,7 He was the son of Henry Bennett. Henry Bennett married Sarah Champion, daughter of Henry Champion and Sarah (?), on 25 December 1673 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony, recorded 27 January 1673/4.^5,8,3,9,4,10 Henry Bennett died on 17 January 1726/27 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony.^5,8,9,4,10

     Sarah Champion was born in 1649 in Old Saybrook, Saybrook Colony, now Middlesex County, Connecticut.^5,6,7,8 She was the daughter of Henry Champion and Sarah (?)^5,6 Sarah Champion married Henry Bennett, son of Henry Bennett, on 25 December 1673 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony, recorded 27 January 1673/4.^5,9,3,7,4,8 Sarah Champion died on 31 March 1727 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony.^5,2,7,4

     Henry Champion was born circa 1611 in Saybrook, England, His birthdate is estimated based on the story that he was 98 when he died.^4,3 He married Sarah (?) in August 1647 in Lyme, Saybrook Colony, now New London County, Connecticut.^5,6 Henry Champion married Deborah Jones on 21 March 1697/98 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony.^3,7,8 Henry Champion died on 17 February 1708/9 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony.^4,3,7,9
     He immigrated before 1647.³ He became a freeman on 12 May 1670 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony.^10,3