Theophilus Redfield

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Theophilus Redfield

Birth
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Death
14 Feb 1759 (aged 76–77)
Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Burial
Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
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Theophilus Redfield, son of James, son of the immigrant William, married Priscilla Grinnell, the great granddaughter of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins. The thirteen children of Theophilus and Priscilla all attained adulthood, and all had large families of their own. Thus, from Theophilus Redfield come 90 percent of those in the United States today bearing that surname; all of whom may claim Mayflower descendency.

From "Genealogical History of the Redfield Family in the United States", by John H. Redfield, 1860:

"Though never called to take a very prominent part in public affairs, there is evidence that Theophilus Redfield commanded the respect and esteem of the community in which he lived. He was frequently appointed on imporant committees in the management of town affairs, and at a day when military titles, however humble, had some weight, was known as 'Sargeant (sic) Redfield' "

The gravesites of five of the children of Theophilus are yet undiscovered on Findagrave. They are: (1) Richard, b. 18 Jun 1711, d. 2 Feb 1771; (2) Lydia, wife of Benj. Leete, b. 9 Feb 1715/6, d. 16 Dec 1784; (3) Theophilus, b. 6 Sep 1718, d. 30 Jan 1770; (4) William, b. 5 Dec 1727, d. Jul 1813; and (5) James, b. 29 Mar 1735, d. 3 Apr, 1788.
Theophilus Redfield, son of James, son of the immigrant William, married Priscilla Grinnell, the great granddaughter of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins. The thirteen children of Theophilus and Priscilla all attained adulthood, and all had large families of their own. Thus, from Theophilus Redfield come 90 percent of those in the United States today bearing that surname; all of whom may claim Mayflower descendency.

From "Genealogical History of the Redfield Family in the United States", by John H. Redfield, 1860:

"Though never called to take a very prominent part in public affairs, there is evidence that Theophilus Redfield commanded the respect and esteem of the community in which he lived. He was frequently appointed on imporant committees in the management of town affairs, and at a day when military titles, however humble, had some weight, was known as 'Sargeant (sic) Redfield' "

The gravesites of five of the children of Theophilus are yet undiscovered on Findagrave. They are: (1) Richard, b. 18 Jun 1711, d. 2 Feb 1771; (2) Lydia, wife of Benj. Leete, b. 9 Feb 1715/6, d. 16 Dec 1784; (3) Theophilus, b. 6 Sep 1718, d. 30 Jan 1770; (4) William, b. 5 Dec 1727, d. Jul 1813; and (5) James, b. 29 Mar 1735, d. 3 Apr, 1788.

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In Memorey of
Mr Theophilus
Redfield Who
Died February
Ye. 14th Ad 1759
In Ye 77th. Yer.
of His Age.

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