(VI) Harck, Harrack or Hercules van Lent, son of Ryck or Richard Abrahamson van Lent, was born in Westchester County , New York , in 1681. By several purchases he became the owner of a part of "Ryck's Patent." He disposed of his property just before his death, bequeathing three hundred and fifty acres of land to each of his three sons. The will was dated April 10, 1765 and proved November 13, 1766 , and it mentioned him as being blind and aged. He died in 1766. He was an elder in the Reformed Dutch Church, at Tarrytown , new York , retiring from that position, August 19, 1726 , for the Manor of Cortlandt. He married Cornelia, daughter of Jacob Van Wert. Children, baptized at the Dutch Church at Tarrytown : 1. Jacob, mentioned below. 2. Rachgel, 1703, baptized October 26, 1703 . 3. Cathariena, 1705, baptized August 22, 1705 . 4. Christina, 1708, baptized June 1, 1708 . 5. Elizabeth , 1710, baptized March 21, 1710 . 6. Hendrick, 1712, baptized March 25, 1712 . 7. Abraham, 1715, baptized January 11, 1715 .

(VII) Jacob Lent, son of Harck, Harrack, or Hercules van Lent, was born in "Ryck's Patent" in 1701, and baptized the same year in the Dutch Church at Tarrytown . He died in 1771. He lived on land inherited from his father, consisting of three hundred and fifty acres in "Ryck's Patent." He married Su

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sanna Storm, May 7, 176 . Children, baptized in the church at Tarrytown : 1. Hercules, born 1727, baptized June 24, 1727 . 2. David, 1729, baptized March 29, 1729 . 3. John, mentioned below. 4. William, 1739. 5. Benjamin, 1740. 6. Eliza, 1744.

(VIII) John, son of Jacob Lent, was born in the town of Cortlandt , Westchester County , New York , 1733. For the times he owned a large amount of real estate. He served in the Revolution as a private in the Westchester County Militia, Third Regiment. Children: 1. John, born 1766, and others.

(X) Michael Lent, grandson of John lent, was born about 1790-1800. The record of his birth has not been found, but John lent was the only head of family in Greenburg, where Michael was born, as shown by the census of 1790, when he had three males over sixteen, two under that age and one female in his family. He was a carpenter and builder. He married Phebe Sherwood, of Greenburg. Both are buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery , Tarrytown . They had one son, James L., mentioned below

(XI) James L., son of Michael lent, was born November 2, 1828 , at Greenburg , New York . He was educated in the public schools of his native town and Mount Pleasant Academy , and followed his father's trade there. He was a contractor and builder for many years in Ossining . He died there July 20, 1911 . In politics he was a Democrat. Although not a church member, he attended the Methodist Episcopal Church. He married Esther A. Purdy, of West Somers , daughter of Jacob G. Purdy, (see Purdy VIII).

(The Purdy Line.)

(I) Frances Purdy, the immigrant ancestor, settled in Fairfield , Connecticut , where he died in 1658. He was the ancestor of all the known families of this name in this country. Three of his sons settled in Rye , Westchester County , New York : 1. John, who removed to East Chester , thence to Rye in 1670l died there about 1678 leaving a widow Elizabeth and son Daniel and an other supposed to have died young. 2. Joseph, mentioned below. 3. Francis, mentioned below.

(II) Joseph, son of Francis Purdy, settled in Rye about 1678, when he owned land adjoining property of his brother John's children. he was supervisor of Rye , 1708-09, justice of the peace many years and assemblyman. He bought land in Northcastle where descendants afterward settled. His will is dated October 5, 1709 . He had seven sons: 1. Joseph. 2. Daniel. 3. Samuel. 4. David. 5. Jonathan. 6. John. 7. Francis.

(II) Francis (2), son of Francis (1) Purdy, acquired lands in Rye through his brother John, whose widow was empowered by the court at Hartford to give him the title thereto in 1679. In 1722 he deeded the lands in Rye to his son Daniel. Children: 1. Francis. 2. Joseph. 3. Daniel, and a daughter who married Samuel Kniffen. Perhaps Thomas and Samuel were also his sons.

(III) Joseph, son of Francis (2) Purdy, was called Jr. in 1699, implying that another Joseph of greater age was living nearby. He bought in 1699 Richard Ogden's house, on the "highway that goeth to the mill."

(IV) Abraham Purdy, whom the history of Westchester County calls a descendant of the first Joseph, of White Plains , mentioned above, was certainly a descendant of Francis (1) Purdy, either a grandson or great-grandson. He settled in Yorktown . He was born October 10, 1716 , died April 17, 1778 . He married Phebe Strang, born February 7, 1732, died October 27, 1759 , daughter of Daniel Strang. Children: 1. Abraham, born April 9, 1752 , died 1769. 2. Frances , July 23, 1753 ; married Colonel John Drake. 3. Ebenezer, December 6, 1754 , married Ebenezer Foote. 4. Alvin , mentioned below.

(V) Lieutenant Alvin Purdy, son of Abraham Purdy, was born at Yorktown , New York , January 1, 1757 , died July 16, 1830 . He was an American officer in the Revolution. He married Lydia Hunt, who died at Yorktown , January 27, 1842 , aged eighty-three years. Children; 1. Abraham, of Goshen , Orange County , New York , married Charity Strang and had: 1. William Albert. 2. William. 3. Alvin . 4. Howell. 5. Alsop. 6. James, mentioned below. 7. David.

(VI) James, son of Lieutenant Alvin Purdy, born about 1780-90. He lived at Yorktown and his children were born there.

(VII) Abram Purdy, of this Yorktown

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family, descendant of Abraham Purdy, lived at Yorktown , New York , and was a farmer. He married Rebecca -----------. Children: 1. Ann, married Caleb McCord, a farmer of Yorktown , and had six children: i. Minerva, ii. Caroline, iii Henry, iv. Josephine, v. Ann, vi. Oscar, all born at Yorktown . 2. Hannah. 3. Simmons, lived at Cortlandt and had four children: i. Henry, ii. Abram, iii. Adelina, iv. Eugene , all born at Cortlandt. 3. James. 4. Henry S., 5. Samuel. 6. John. 7. Jacob G., mentioned below.

(VIII) Jacob G., son of Abram Purdy, married Esther D. Sarles, of New Castle , New York . Children, all born at West Somers: 1. Rebecca H., married Edwin Kerwins, a tailor, and lived in jersey City and Paterson, New Jersey; child, Annie. 2. John C., a farmer; marred Mary Halstead, of Ossining , and had children; i. William, ii. Alonzo, iii. Louise, iv. Nellie. 3. Phebe A., married Jonathan G. Birdsall, a farmer of Yorktown , and had three children: i. Sarah, ii. Edward, and iii. Esther, all born in Yorktown . 4. Robert S., married Mary Pardee, of South Salem, New York, and now lives at Brooklyn, New York; children: i. Mary, ii. Lillie, iii. Della, iv. Alice, v. DeWitt I. , vi. Zella, all born in Brooklyn, and residing at 761 East Thirty-second Street, Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. 5. Maria. 6. Jacob T. 7. Esther A., married James K. Lent (See Lent XI). 8. Theodore.

ELLIS. Charles Ellis died at Yorktown , Westchester County , New York , September 17, 1902 . He had been a hotelkeeper at that place. He was one of two adopted son of William Ellis, a land owner and speculator in the south. William Ellis married Catharine (Hood) Conklin. His other adopted son was named Samuel. Charles Ellis married Sarah J. Lepine, daughter of Patrick and Sarah J. (MacBeth) McGinn, and widow of Joseph Lepine. No children.

(The McGinn Line.)

(I) Austin McGinn, the first member of this family about whom we have definite information, was born and lived in Ireland . For many years he was a miller. He married Helen Molloy, also of Ireland . Children: 1. Mary. 2. Patrick, of whom further. 3. Margaret. 4. Austin . 5. John. 6. Margaretta. 7. Rose. 8. Helen.

(II) Patrick, son of Austin and Helen (Molloy) McGinn, the first member of this family in America , came to this country at the age of fourteen, having run away from home. He was a sailor, and for many years made his home in New York . Afterward, having given up the life of a sailor, he owned a mine at LaGrange , California , and there was engaged in mining. He was killed in a well, at Minneota, Lyon County , Minnesota , and was only fifty-eight yeas old at the time of his death. He married Sarah J. MacBeth, of Pennsylvania ; she also died at Minneota, at the age of forty-nine. Children, born in many parts of the world: 1. Mary E., married Frank Grasberger, a German, living in Brooklyn ; he is a baker; children, all born in New York City : i. Francis J., ii. Walter, iii. Sarah J., iv. Rosebelle, v. Anna M., vi. Alonzo L., vii. Marian, viii. Victor. 2, Sarah J., of whom further. 3. Margaretta, deceased. 4. James J., now living at Minneota; he is county supervisor of Lyon county; also real estate agent; he married, in the west, and has five children, all born at Minneota: i. Patrick, ii. Helen, iii. James, iv. Sarah A., v. Arthur. 5. Margaret A., deceased. 6. Rachel, married Joseph Lumphrey, of Beardsley, Big Stone, Minnesota ; children: i. Ethel, ii. Edmund; Edmund Lumphrey is a merchant at Minneota. 7. Susie, married (first) Samuel Todd, of New York City, (second) George Scheeper, of Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York; he was a superintendent in New York City; children, both by second husband: i. Alma, ii. George. 8. Rosebelle, married Walter Lynch, of Chicago , Illinois ; he is an engineer. 9. Margaret, married (first) Joseph Cassidy, of Minneota; child, Martha; married (second) Walter Walsh. 10. Frances , married John Miltner, of Brooklyn ; he is engaged in the bakery business in that borough no children. 11. Arthur, married Ella Lynch, of Minneota; he lives at that place, has there a cigar factory, and also a farm; child, James.

(III) Sarah J., daughter of Patrick and Sarah J. (MacBeth) McGinn, married (first) Joseph Lepine, a Frenchman, (second) Charles Ellis, of Yorktown , who died at Yorktown , September 17, 1902 , and of whom

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above. Mrs. Ellis has a farm and now lives at Yorktown Heights . No children.

PURDY. Andrew Purdy, the first member of this family of whom we have definite information, was a farmer in Yorktown , Westchester County , New York . He and his wife were buried on the old homestead farm which is now owned by the estate. Children, all born in Yorktown : 1. Isaac, referred to below. 2. William. 3. Andrew. 4. Tamer. 5. Elizabeth .

(II) Isaac, son of Andrew Purdy, was born in Yorktown , Westchester County , New York , died there aged ninety years. He married Esther Vail, who died aged eight years. Children, all born in Yorktown : 1. John Vail, referred to below. 2. William H., 3. Emerson L. 4. Antoinette.

(III) John Vail, son of Isaac and Esther (Vail) Purdy, was born in Yorktown , Westchester County , New York , about 1817, died there, January 4, 1893 , aged seventy-six years. He was a member and for many years a trustee of the Baptist church in Yorktown . He was also a member of the local militia. He married Harriet Carpenter, daughter of Amos and Mary Bugbee Tompkins. Her grandfather, William Tompkins, was born in Yorktown and lived in Ossining . He married Harriet Carpenter, of Yorktown . Children: 1. Amos, referred to below. 2. William. 3. Harriet. 4. Phebe. Her father, Amos Tompkins, married (first) Mary Bugbee, and (second) Maria Benedict, of near Oregon , Putnam County , New York . Only child, Harriet Carpenter, by first marriage, referred to above. Children of John Vail and Harriet Carpenter (Tompkins) Purdy: 1. Cyrus T., died 1905; married Fanny Bennett, of Newtown , Long Island ; one child, Harriet, died in infancy. 2. Amos L., born January 22, 1850; married Harriet S. Lounsbury, of New Castle; one child, Grace, living in New York City. 3. Annie E., born January 12, 1855 ; married Therone B. Dean, of Somers; no children. 4. George J., referred to below.

(IV) George J., son of John Vail and Harriet Carpenter (Tompkins) Purdy, was born in Yorktown , Westchester County , New York , July 28, 1859 , and is now living there. In early life he was a farmer, but for the past twenty-five years he has been a notary public in New York City and Yorktown Heights , Westchester County , New York and is engaged in the real estate business. He is a land appraiser for Westchester County , and for thirteen years, from 1885 to 1898, was town clerk of Yorktown . For fifteen years he has been secretary and trustee of the Amawalk Cemetery Association, and he is secretary and director of the Horse Protection Association. He married Carrie C. Purdy.

GREGORY.   Stephen M. Gregory, the first member of this family of whom we have definite information, lived in Somerstown, Westchester County , New York . He married Clorinda Phillos. Children: 1. Silas, referred to below. 2. Aaron. 3. Moses. 4. Mercy, married Aaron Miller, of New Castle ; no children. 5. Hannah, married John Merritt, of Katonah, children: i. James, ii. Norman , iii. Clara. 6. Rhoda, married Ira Washburn; no children. 7. Deborah, married Norman Miller; children: i. Merritt, ii. Smith, iii. Clay. 8. Nancy; married Thaddeus Whitlock, of Katonah; child, Walter.

(II) Silas, son of Stephen M. and Clorinda (Phillos) Gregory, was born in Somerstown, Westchester County , New York , died at the age of eighty-eight years, buried at Amawalk. He was a farmer; a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and at one time was supervisor of his town and was nominated for assemblyman from his district, but was defeated. He married Deborah Loda, of Pound ridge. Children, all born in Somerstown: 1. Isaac D., married elizabeth Whitney, of Yorktown ; child, Silas D. 2. James C., married Abbe J. Frost, of Gold Bridge ; child, Gertrude. 3. Silas Jr., married Helen Anderson, of Rahway , New Jersey ; children: i. Ella, ii. Charles, iii. Edward. 4. George, referred to below. 5. Stephen, died unmarried, at the age of twenty-five years. 6. Ophelia, married Charles W. Underhill ; no children. 7. Henry N., married Belle Cox, of Brooklyn , New York .

(III) George, son of Silas and Deborah (Loda) Gregory, was born September 10, 1841 , in Somerstown, Westchester County , New York . He was in the dry goods business in Ossining for twenty-five years, and for a number of years was a farmer, but has

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now retired from business. He married Alfratta Reynolds, of Chappaqua , New York . Child, Edna J., married James C. Fowler, a farmer of Yorktown , he was formerly cashier for Sheppard, Knapp & Company, of New York City , no children.

BARRETT. Samuel Barrett, the founder of this family, was settled at Westchester, Westchester County, New York, as early as march 16, 1656, when he and others submitted to the government of New Netherlands and asked certain privileges which were granted. He was living October 29, 1685 , but died before December 28, 1691 . He married (first) Hannah, daughter of William and Alice Betts, who was baptized at Barnstable, Massachusetts, January 26, 1639-40. Her father came to America from England in 1635 and settled first in Massachusetts where he married; he was later a resident and one of the patentees of Westchester County , New York . He married (second) Leah ----------. Child of first wife, John, mentioned below.

(II) John, son of Samuel and Hannah (Betts) Barrett, died before October 23, 1722 . He is called of " Yonkers " in 1686, and in 1713 he was collector of Lower Yonkers . Children: 1. Samuel, mentioned below. 2. Abraham, died about 1733, married Martha ---------.

(III) Samuel (2), son of John Barrett, died in 1759. He married Jemima ------------; children: 1. John. 2. Abraham. 3. Joseph. 4. Samuel, mentioned below. 5. Mary, and perhaps another son.

(IV) Samuel (3), son or grandson of Samuel (2) Barrett, was born at Bedford , New York , December 10, 1744 . In the Revolution he served as a private in the Westchester County Militia. he married Abigail Gray. Children: 1. Frederick , born August 24, 1782 , died February 17, 1857 , married Polly St. John. 2. Phinehas, born July 6, 1787 , died September 13, 1857 . 3. Jesse.

(V) Joseph, son of Samuel (3) and Abigail (Gray) Barrett, was born September 17, 1779 , died March 17, 1863 . He married Deborah, born February 2, 1779, died November 12, 1866 , daughter of Moses and Anna ( Clark ) St. John . Children: 1. Jotham. 2. Asenath; married Hiram Wooley. 3. Jesse. 4. Abigail. 5. Moses St. John, mentioned below. 6. Rufus. 7. Maria. 8. Emily. 9. Clarissa. 10. Eloise, married David Moger.

(VI) Moses St. John, son of Joseph and Deborah ( St. John ) Barrett, was born at Bedford , New York . He was a farmer. In politics he was a Republican, and a Presbyterian in religious faith. He married (first) Elizabeth Nexsen, of Brooklyn . Children: 1. Elias. 2. Mary Elizabeth. 3. Joseph, mentioned below. Married (second) Sarah Newell. Children: 4. Edward N. 5. Moses St. John. 6. George.

(VII) Joseph (2), son of Moses St. John and Elizabeth (Nexsen) Barrett, was born at Bedford , New York , March 26, 1840 , died March 13, 1910 . He prepared for college at the Bedford Academy , and graduated from Lafayette College , Easton Pennsylvania , in 1861. He was a farmer, a man of literary tastes, and a writer on topics connected with agriculture, education and local history. From 1867 to 1875 he was school commissioner for the third district of Westchester County. From 1881 to 1885 was special deputy collector in the New York custom house, for the last part of the time cashier, also under collector of the port, William H. Robertson. He was one of the original members of the Westchester County Historical Society, and for many years secretary of the Bedford Farmers' Club. He was a Republican in politics, and a Presbyterian in religious faith. He married Emma, daughter of Henry Robertson, of Bedford . Children: 1. Elizabeth Nexsen. 2. Henry Robertson, mentioned below. 3. William George. 4. Edward Percy. 5. Robertson Treloar.

(VIII) Henry Robertson, son of Joseph (2) and Emma (Robertson) Barrett, was born at Bedford , New York , August 19, 1860 . He attended the public schools at Bedford , the Bedford Academy , and Blair hall, Blairstown , New Jersey , until 1886, when he entered Lafayette College , and graduated in 1890. Having then studied law in the office of Judge Robertson, he was admitted to the bar in 1892, and commenced practice at white Plains , Westchester County , New York . He is a decided Republican in politics, and a Presbyterian in religion. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, at White

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Plains, of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Lafayette College Chapter, and of the White Plains Club, also of the Republican Club of New York City. He is a trustee of the Home Savings Bank of White Plains , director of the Citizens' Bank of White Plains, and director of the Westchester County Lawyers' Title and Guarantee Company.

Mr. Barrett married, December 6, 1900 , Anna R., born February 17, 1877 , daughter of Benajah and Deborah (Miller) Parker, of Mount Pleasant , Ohio . Children, all born at White Plains : 1. Henry Robertson, born December 30, 1901 . 2. Emily E., February 20, 1903 . 3. Irene Parker, January 10, 1906 . 4. Donald Pennington, January 10, 1906 . (twins?). 5. Dorothy Anna, June 15, 1908 .

MARVIN. The name of Marvin is found in several counties of England as early as the fifteenth century. Of various families bearing the name who are mentioned in the "Visitations of Wilts," Somerset , Hampshire, and others, the most prominent in the fifteenth century was that of Sir John Marvin, of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, who was the grandson of a Richard Marvyn, who died in the seventeenth year of the reign of Henry VI. The fine estate of Fonthill Abbey, in the parish of Hindon, held by Marvins for more than two centuries, has long since passed out of the name. The ancestors of Reinold Marvin were all "Yeomen," owning the lands hey occupied or inherited. Many derived incomes from the tenants who held under them, but none of them appear to have used armorial device, although several intermarried with "armorial families."

The first of the name who came with the intention of making his home in New England was Matthew, who arrived in 1635, landing in Boston in June of that year. there had been at least one Marvin in America before him as a "Master Marvyn" was one of Sir Walter Raleigh's colony in 1585, and remained "one whole yeere in Virginia, under the government of Master Ralph Lane." They appear to have returned to England, June 18, 1586.

(I) Edward, son of Rynalde and Johanna Marvin, was born in Ramsly or Wrabness about 1550 or a little earlier, and died November 13 or 14, 1615. He was one of six children and inherited on his mother's death the corner estate which was his birthplace and which he later bequeathed to his son Edward. His will is dated November 13 and the register has this entry two days later; "Edward Mervin was buried the XVth November." His will was proved January 17, 1616. He married Margaret ------------, who survived him. St. Mary's Register under date of May 28, 1633, has: "Margaret Mervin wid. of Edward Mervin dec. buried." Children, as mentioned in the will: 1. Edward, born about 1581?. 2. Thomas, born about 1583 (?), died at Newbury, Massachusetts, November 28, 1651. 3. Richard, born about 1585 (?). 4. Robert, born about 1587 (?). 5. Margaret, born about 1589, died at Great Bentley, January 28, 1595-96. 6. Marie, born about 1591; married, April 19, 1610, John Hays and had a daughter, Marie, baptized March 22, 1611. 7. And 8. John and Reinold, were baptized June 7, 1593, and were buried the following day. 9. Reinold, see forward. 10. Elizabeth, married Robert Edwardes. 11. Matthew, baptized March 26, 1600; he settled in Hartford, Connecticut, a year or more before his brother Reinold left the ancestral home, but he founded a different family.

(II) Reinold, son of Edward and Margaret Marvin, was baptized October 25, 1594, in St. Mary's Church, Great Bentley, Essex, England, and died at Lyme, Connecticut, in the summer of 1662. He inherited from his father the "Lands, Meadows, woodes, and pasters called 'Moysses' near 'Mose Hall.'" His home appears throughout as Great Bentley, and he appears as overseer, and in 1633 and 1634 "Reynold Mervin and John Gore" were church wardens. In 1636 he was taxed two shillings and sixpence as his share of the "Essex Ship Money" for fitting an eight-hundred ton ship to be ready from Portsmouth, March 1, 1636-37. This is the last mention of his name and he shortly afterward took ship for America where he appears in Hartford, Connecticut, 1638. He had a "home-lot" in Hartford in 1640. He next removed to Saybrook at the mouth of the Connecticut River. he was made a freeman of Saybrook, Connecticut, May 20, 1658, retained his home lot there, and helped in the building of Lyme, and built a house

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there and acquired considerable land. His will is dated May 23, 1662, and probated October 28, of that year. He married Marie -------------, who died in 1661. Children as per entries on St. Mary's Register: 1. William, baptized November 4, 1618. 2., Elizabeth, baptized April 19, 1621; died young. 3. Marye, baptized October 27, 1622, died young. 4. John, buried March 16, 1626. 5. Elizabeth, born April 29, 1627, married William Walter. 6. Sara Marne, baptized July 22, 1629. 7. "Reinald," see forward. 8. Abigaill, baptized May 4, 1634. 9. Mary, baptized October 23, 1636, died March 5, 1`713-14, in Middletown, Connecticut; she married in 1663, Ensign Samuel Collins.

(III) Lieutenant Reinold (2) Marvin, son of Reinold (1) and Marie Marvin, was baptized in St. Mary's Church, Great Bentley, England, December 20, 1631; died at Lyme, Connecticut, August 4, 16--. He was made a freeman of Saybrook, Connecticut, the same day as his father, May 20, 1658. He owned large tracts of land in Lyme in addition to his inheritance there and in Saybrook. In 1687 his estate in the latter place was "Twenty acres of upland and fourteen acres of meadow," valued at eight pounds. He also owned two "hundred-found rights" in the "low common of Say Brook," one-half of which was conveyed by his three sons, may 27, 1700, to John Whittlesey, of Saybrook. He represented Lyme in the general court in the October session in 1670, and from 1672 until his death. He was on the committee to divide the town of Saybrook. The two divisions made "a loving parting," February 13, 1666, and he was one of the six who signed the "parting covenant" for Lyme, Connecticut. The first land records after the separation were attested by Reinold Marvin as "town Surveyor." Lieutenant Marvin was elected townsman, February, 1672-73, and again in February, 1674-75. He was chosen, February 9, 1673-74, "to review the town's accounts," and, December 17, 1674, was chosen "constable for ye ensuing year." He was appointed "sergeant to ye Band at Sea Brook" by the general court at Hartford, October 3, 1661, and later was commissioned lieutenant, which post he filled until his death. Shortly before his occurrence war was declared against the Dutch, and between 1672 and 1677 he had some exciting experiences.

Lieutenant Reinold Marvin married about 1662, Sarah Clark, baptized in Milford, Connecticut, February 18, 1643-44. She was the daughter of George Jr. and Sarah Clark, and after the death of Lieutenant Marvin, married Captain Joseph Sill, the famous Indian fighter, and died in Lyme, February 1, 1715-16. Children, al born in East Saybrook, Connecticut: 1. John, see forward. 2. Mary, born 1666. 3. Reinold, 1669. 4. Samuel, 1671. 5. Sarah, 1673.

(IV) John, eldest child of Lieutenant Reinold (2) and Sarah (Clark) Marvin, was born in Lyme, Connecticut, 1664 or 1665, died there, December 11, 1711. He resided in Lyme where his estate, in the list of those taxed under "Andros," shows that as a young man he was in prosperous circumstances, being then in the upper half of the taxpayers. Much of his property was in land at "Grassy Hill," a considerable portion of which still remains in the family. The inventory mentions "parcels of land at Milford," these very probably came to him from the estate of his mother. His estate was appraised at six hundred and ninety-one pounds, eight shillings, and six pence. He was chosen constable and in 1700 and 1703 fence viewer. His will was dated February 26, 1711, and recorded March 12, 1712.

John Marvin married, May 7, 1691, Sarah, daughter of Henry and Mary Graham (then spelled Grihme and Grihmes). She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, about 1670, died December 14, 1760, and was buried in the Duck River Burying Ground near her fist husband. She married (second), 1721-22, Richard Sears, whom she survived. Children, born in Lyme, Connecticut: 1. A daughter, born April 12, 1692, died in infancy. 2. Sarah, born February 25, 1693-94, married (first) John Lay, (second) her cousin, Deacon Reinold Marvin. 3. Mary, born July 23, 1696, married Samuel Smith. 4. John, born August 9, 1695, died in April, 1741. 5. Elizabeth, born November 23, 1701, married, December 28, 1727, John Tinker, of Lyme. 6. Joseph, born June 16, 1703, died April 7, 1701. 7. Benjamin, see forward. 8.

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Mehitable, born September 12, 1709, died unmarried. 9. Jemima, born July 20, 1711, married, January 25, 1732, Samuel Peck, of Lyme.

(V) Benjamin, son of John and Sarah (Graham) Marvin, was born in Lyme, Connecticut, March 14, 1705, died in the same town, January 21, 1775. He was admitted a freeman, April 27, 1736. He married, November 11, 1742, in Lyme, Deborah Mather, born January 15, 1718, died January 21, 1775. She was a daughter of Dr. Samuel and Deborah (Wade or Champion) Mather. Children, all born in Lyme: 1. Benjamin, see forward. 2. Mehitable, born October, 1745, died August 16, 1818; she married, October, 1764, Uriah Hyde, of Norwich, Connecticut, and had children: i. Marion, born July 7, 1765, ii. Lois, born April 11, 1767, iii. John, born December 21, 1769, iv. Azubah, born December 23, 1748.

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