A Genealogical Memoir of the Lo-Lathrop Family in this Country… Rev E B Huntington, A. M.; Mrs Julia M Huntington
Published 1884
Simon Lathrop, b 3 May 1689 and married 1st *Mary Lothrop, daughter of Israel Lothrop and Rebecca Bliss.
Married 2nd 24 Mar 1714, *Martha Lothrop.
Mr Lothrop soon exhibited his large business talent, attaining early to the first rank among his townsmen. His name early appears as one of the pioneers in occupying and improving the locality which was soon to become the site of the City of Norwich.
In 1721, a square of 20 feet is granted him, with two of the Huntingtons and Daniel Tracy, on the west side of Rocky Point, on which to lay the foundations of their business prosperity.
In 1724, the town vote him liberty "to build a wharf at the Landing place at his own charge, provided it shall be free to all mortals." Ten years later, the town give him the special right of building a warehouse on the hillside opposite his dwelling house, 30 feet by 40, to hold for his personal use during the town's pleasure. In addition to his prominence as an enterprising business man, he became still better known as a military officer. The history of Norwich, by Miss Caulkins says of him, "Col Simon Lothrop was a man of more than ordinary renown. He commanded one of the Connecticut regiments in the successful expeditions against Annapolis and Louisburg, and was valued for his judgment in council as well as for his gallant bearing in the field. At one period, he was left for a considerable time in the chief command of the fortress of Cape Breton." He had entered the services as Lt Col, commanding the Connecticut regiment for the above expedition, and received the commission of Colonel, Oct 29, 1745.
Mr Lothrop was several times a representative from Norwich to General Assembly of the State. He was often under appointments from the Assembly on important commissions, relating alike to the interests of business and religion. Of his home life, we have these touches in the history before quoted: "He was an upright man, zealous in religion, faithful in training up his family, and much respected and esteemed for his abilities and social virtues."
His will is dated Apr 2, 1772 and names as his legatees, wife Martha; son Elijah; son Rufus; daughter Martha Devotion of Wyndham; daughter Mary Bingham, to whom were given the land and buildings bought of Col John Dyer in Canterbury; Eunice Huntington; Lucy Fitch, granddaughter Hannah Trumen; grandson David Nevins, and granddaughter Eunice Carew and her husband, Ebenezer Carew.
In the distribution of widow Martha Lathrop's estate, Apr 20, 1776, the legatees named are: Elijah and Rufush Lathrop; Eunice Huntington; Mary Bingham; Hanna Trumen; grandson Simon Fitch.
His death occurred Jan 25, 1774 and that of his widow, Oct 16, 1775. Their remains lie interred side by side in the Norwich Town burying ground.
Contributor: C D Bird (49157592) • [email protected]
* Unable to confirm, but Simon's wives (Mary and Martha) might have been twin sisters.
Published 1884
Simon Lathrop, b 3 May 1689 and married 1st *Mary Lothrop, daughter of Israel Lothrop and Rebecca Bliss.
Married 2nd 24 Mar 1714, *Martha Lothrop.
Mr Lothrop soon exhibited his large business talent, attaining early to the first rank among his townsmen. His name early appears as one of the pioneers in occupying and improving the locality which was soon to become the site of the City of Norwich.
In 1721, a square of 20 feet is granted him, with two of the Huntingtons and Daniel Tracy, on the west side of Rocky Point, on which to lay the foundations of their business prosperity.
In 1724, the town vote him liberty "to build a wharf at the Landing place at his own charge, provided it shall be free to all mortals." Ten years later, the town give him the special right of building a warehouse on the hillside opposite his dwelling house, 30 feet by 40, to hold for his personal use during the town's pleasure. In addition to his prominence as an enterprising business man, he became still better known as a military officer. The history of Norwich, by Miss Caulkins says of him, "Col Simon Lothrop was a man of more than ordinary renown. He commanded one of the Connecticut regiments in the successful expeditions against Annapolis and Louisburg, and was valued for his judgment in council as well as for his gallant bearing in the field. At one period, he was left for a considerable time in the chief command of the fortress of Cape Breton." He had entered the services as Lt Col, commanding the Connecticut regiment for the above expedition, and received the commission of Colonel, Oct 29, 1745.
Mr Lothrop was several times a representative from Norwich to General Assembly of the State. He was often under appointments from the Assembly on important commissions, relating alike to the interests of business and religion. Of his home life, we have these touches in the history before quoted: "He was an upright man, zealous in religion, faithful in training up his family, and much respected and esteemed for his abilities and social virtues."
His will is dated Apr 2, 1772 and names as his legatees, wife Martha; son Elijah; son Rufus; daughter Martha Devotion of Wyndham; daughter Mary Bingham, to whom were given the land and buildings bought of Col John Dyer in Canterbury; Eunice Huntington; Lucy Fitch, granddaughter Hannah Trumen; grandson David Nevins, and granddaughter Eunice Carew and her husband, Ebenezer Carew.
In the distribution of widow Martha Lathrop's estate, Apr 20, 1776, the legatees named are: Elijah and Rufush Lathrop; Eunice Huntington; Mary Bingham; Hanna Trumen; grandson Simon Fitch.
His death occurred Jan 25, 1774 and that of his widow, Oct 16, 1775. Their remains lie interred side by side in the Norwich Town burying ground.
Contributor: C D Bird (49157592) • [email protected]
* Unable to confirm, but Simon's wives (Mary and Martha) might have been twin sisters.
A Genealogical Memoir of the Lo-Lathrop Family in this Country… Rev E B Huntington, A. M.; Mrs Julia M Huntington
Published 1884
Simon Lathrop, b 3 May 1689 and married 1st *Mary Lothrop, daughter of Israel Lothrop and Rebecca Bliss.
Married 2nd 24 Mar 1714, *Martha Lothrop.
Mr Lothrop soon exhibited his large business talent, attaining early to the first rank among his townsmen. His name early appears as one of the pioneers in occupying and improving the locality which was soon to become the site of the City of Norwich.
In 1721, a square of 20 feet is granted him, with two of the Huntingtons and Daniel Tracy, on the west side of Rocky Point, on which to lay the foundations of their business prosperity.
In 1724, the town vote him liberty "to build a wharf at the Landing place at his own charge, provided it shall be free to all mortals." Ten years later, the town give him the special right of building a warehouse on the hillside opposite his dwelling house, 30 feet by 40, to hold for his personal use during the town's pleasure. In addition to his prominence as an enterprising business man, he became still better known as a military officer. The history of Norwich, by Miss Caulkins says of him, "Col Simon Lothrop was a man of more than ordinary renown. He commanded one of the Connecticut regiments in the successful expeditions against Annapolis and Louisburg, and was valued for his judgment in council as well as for his gallant bearing in the field. At one period, he was left for a considerable time in the chief command of the fortress of Cape Breton." He had entered the services as Lt Col, commanding the Connecticut regiment for the above expedition, and received the commission of Colonel, Oct 29, 1745.
Mr Lothrop was several times a representative from Norwich to General Assembly of the State. He was often under appointments from the Assembly on important commissions, relating alike to the interests of business and religion. Of his home life, we have these touches in the history before quoted: "He was an upright man, zealous in religion, faithful in training up his family, and much respected and esteemed for his abilities and social virtues."
His will is dated Apr 2, 1772 and names as his legatees, wife Martha; son Elijah; son Rufus; daughter Martha Devotion of Wyndham; daughter Mary Bingham, to whom were given the land and buildings bought of Col John Dyer in Canterbury; Eunice Huntington; Lucy Fitch, granddaughter Hannah Trumen; grandson David Nevins, and granddaughter Eunice Carew and her husband, Ebenezer Carew.
In the distribution of widow Martha Lathrop's estate, Apr 20, 1776, the legatees named are: Elijah and Rufush Lathrop; Eunice Huntington; Mary Bingham; Hanna Trumen; grandson Simon Fitch.
His death occurred Jan 25, 1774 and that of his widow, Oct 16, 1775. Their remains lie interred side by side in the Norwich Town burying ground.
Contributor: C D Bird (49157592) • [email protected]
* Unable to confirm, but Simon's wives (Mary and Martha) might have been twin sisters.
Published 1884
Simon Lathrop, b 3 May 1689 and married 1st *Mary Lothrop, daughter of Israel Lothrop and Rebecca Bliss.
Married 2nd 24 Mar 1714, *Martha Lothrop.
Mr Lothrop soon exhibited his large business talent, attaining early to the first rank among his townsmen. His name early appears as one of the pioneers in occupying and improving the locality which was soon to become the site of the City of Norwich.
In 1721, a square of 20 feet is granted him, with two of the Huntingtons and Daniel Tracy, on the west side of Rocky Point, on which to lay the foundations of their business prosperity.
In 1724, the town vote him liberty "to build a wharf at the Landing place at his own charge, provided it shall be free to all mortals." Ten years later, the town give him the special right of building a warehouse on the hillside opposite his dwelling house, 30 feet by 40, to hold for his personal use during the town's pleasure. In addition to his prominence as an enterprising business man, he became still better known as a military officer. The history of Norwich, by Miss Caulkins says of him, "Col Simon Lothrop was a man of more than ordinary renown. He commanded one of the Connecticut regiments in the successful expeditions against Annapolis and Louisburg, and was valued for his judgment in council as well as for his gallant bearing in the field. At one period, he was left for a considerable time in the chief command of the fortress of Cape Breton." He had entered the services as Lt Col, commanding the Connecticut regiment for the above expedition, and received the commission of Colonel, Oct 29, 1745.
Mr Lothrop was several times a representative from Norwich to General Assembly of the State. He was often under appointments from the Assembly on important commissions, relating alike to the interests of business and religion. Of his home life, we have these touches in the history before quoted: "He was an upright man, zealous in religion, faithful in training up his family, and much respected and esteemed for his abilities and social virtues."
His will is dated Apr 2, 1772 and names as his legatees, wife Martha; son Elijah; son Rufus; daughter Martha Devotion of Wyndham; daughter Mary Bingham, to whom were given the land and buildings bought of Col John Dyer in Canterbury; Eunice Huntington; Lucy Fitch, granddaughter Hannah Trumen; grandson David Nevins, and granddaughter Eunice Carew and her husband, Ebenezer Carew.
In the distribution of widow Martha Lathrop's estate, Apr 20, 1776, the legatees named are: Elijah and Rufush Lathrop; Eunice Huntington; Mary Bingham; Hanna Trumen; grandson Simon Fitch.
His death occurred Jan 25, 1774 and that of his widow, Oct 16, 1775. Their remains lie interred side by side in the Norwich Town burying ground.
Contributor: C D Bird (49157592) • [email protected]
* Unable to confirm, but Simon's wives (Mary and Martha) might have been twin sisters.
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