DAR #: A024569
First minister of Litchfield, CT
Rev. Timothy Collins, son of John (3) Collins, was born in Guilford, April 13, 1699, died at Litchfield, Connecticut. He graduated from Yale college in 1718. He became minister of the town of Litchfield and owner of 1/16th of the town rights. He probably was called through the influence of Deacon John BUELL, who came from Lebanon. He was ordained June 1723 and dismissed in 1752, after which he practiced medicine in Litchfield the remainder of his life. He studied medicine during his ministry. He was chosen Justice of the peace in 1753. He married Elizabeth HYDE, January 16, 1723, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Calkins) HYDE of Lebanon. Children, born in Litchfield: Oliver, March 7, 1724; Ann, August 24, 1725; Charles, Aug 5, 1727; Lewis, August 8, 1730, died young; Rhoda, May 3, 1731, married four times; Cyprian, March 4, 1733, mentioned below; Ambrose, March 30, 1737; John, June 1. 1739
Timothy- Born April 13, 1699. Died February 7, 1777. He was pastor of the Congregational Church of Litchfield, Connecticut.
Burial unknown at this time.
DAR #: A024569
First minister of Litchfield, CT
Rev. Timothy Collins, son of John (3) Collins, was born in Guilford, April 13, 1699, died at Litchfield, Connecticut. He graduated from Yale college in 1718. He became minister of the town of Litchfield and owner of 1/16th of the town rights. He probably was called through the influence of Deacon John BUELL, who came from Lebanon. He was ordained June 1723 and dismissed in 1752, after which he practiced medicine in Litchfield the remainder of his life. He studied medicine during his ministry. He was chosen Justice of the peace in 1753. He married Elizabeth HYDE, January 16, 1723, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Calkins) HYDE of Lebanon. Children, born in Litchfield: Oliver, March 7, 1724; Ann, August 24, 1725; Charles, Aug 5, 1727; Lewis, August 8, 1730, died young; Rhoda, May 3, 1731, married four times; Cyprian, March 4, 1733, mentioned below; Ambrose, March 30, 1737; John, June 1. 1739
Timothy- Born April 13, 1699. Died February 7, 1777. He was pastor of the Congregational Church of Litchfield, Connecticut.
Burial unknown at this time.
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