History of New Milford and Bridgwater, Connecticut
By Samuel Orcutt
The First Twelve Settlers, p. 29
8. Major John Bostwick, Jr. came here with his father in 1708, and married Mercy Bushnell of Danbury, Jan. 30, 1812, and made his home on what is now Grove street; and his descendant, Mr. John R. Bostwick, is still residing on the old homestead. He became one of the most prominent and active men in the town; was lieutenant of the Train Band many years, and afterwards Major in the regiment; was elected deacon of the first church in 1733, and he and Capt. Stephen Noble were the first representative of New Milford in the legislature. He also, apparently, gave some attention to the study of law, for the following action was taken in town meeting: "Dec. 12, 1737. Voted, that Dea. John Bostwick shall be allowed ten shillings for the use of his law book for town meetings, and for the use of particular persons as they shall have occasion." He was fourteen years of age when he came to New Milford, twenty-six when he married; died in 1741, aged fifty-two years, leaving five children, all sons, two of whom, like himself, were very prominent citizens of the town for many years.
Contributed by Carol Hicks
By Samuel Orcutt
The First Twelve Settlers, p. 29
8. Major John Bostwick, Jr. came here with his father in 1708, and married Mercy Bushnell of Danbury, Jan. 30, 1812, and made his home on what is now Grove street; and his descendant, Mr. John R. Bostwick, is still residing on the old homestead. He became one of the most prominent and active men in the town; was lieutenant of the Train Band many years, and afterwards Major in the regiment; was elected deacon of the first church in 1733, and he and Capt. Stephen Noble were the first representative of New Milford in the legislature. He also, apparently, gave some attention to the study of law, for the following action was taken in town meeting: "Dec. 12, 1737. Voted, that Dea. John Bostwick shall be allowed ten shillings for the use of his law book for town meetings, and for the use of particular persons as they shall have occasion." He was fourteen years of age when he came to New Milford, twenty-six when he married; died in 1741, aged fifty-two years, leaving five children, all sons, two of whom, like himself, were very prominent citizens of the town for many years.
Contributed by Carol Hicks
History of New Milford and Bridgwater, Connecticut
By Samuel Orcutt
The First Twelve Settlers, p. 29
8. Major John Bostwick, Jr. came here with his father in 1708, and married Mercy Bushnell of Danbury, Jan. 30, 1812, and made his home on what is now Grove street; and his descendant, Mr. John R. Bostwick, is still residing on the old homestead. He became one of the most prominent and active men in the town; was lieutenant of the Train Band many years, and afterwards Major in the regiment; was elected deacon of the first church in 1733, and he and Capt. Stephen Noble were the first representative of New Milford in the legislature. He also, apparently, gave some attention to the study of law, for the following action was taken in town meeting: "Dec. 12, 1737. Voted, that Dea. John Bostwick shall be allowed ten shillings for the use of his law book for town meetings, and for the use of particular persons as they shall have occasion." He was fourteen years of age when he came to New Milford, twenty-six when he married; died in 1741, aged fifty-two years, leaving five children, all sons, two of whom, like himself, were very prominent citizens of the town for many years.
Contributed by Carol Hicks
By Samuel Orcutt
The First Twelve Settlers, p. 29
8. Major John Bostwick, Jr. came here with his father in 1708, and married Mercy Bushnell of Danbury, Jan. 30, 1812, and made his home on what is now Grove street; and his descendant, Mr. John R. Bostwick, is still residing on the old homestead. He became one of the most prominent and active men in the town; was lieutenant of the Train Band many years, and afterwards Major in the regiment; was elected deacon of the first church in 1733, and he and Capt. Stephen Noble were the first representative of New Milford in the legislature. He also, apparently, gave some attention to the study of law, for the following action was taken in town meeting: "Dec. 12, 1737. Voted, that Dea. John Bostwick shall be allowed ten shillings for the use of his law book for town meetings, and for the use of particular persons as they shall have occasion." He was fourteen years of age when he came to New Milford, twenty-six when he married; died in 1741, aged fifty-two years, leaving five children, all sons, two of whom, like himself, were very prominent citizens of the town for many years.
Contributed by Carol Hicks
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