John BOSTWICK

Birth:
1638
Tarpoley, Cheshire, England
Chr:
18 Nov 1638
St. Helen's Church - Bishogate, London, England
Death:
11 Dec 1688
Stratford, Fairfield, Conn.
Burial:
Stratford, Fairfield, Conn.
Marriage:
1665
Stratford, Conn.
Notes:
                   Farmer. Received his father's whole estate, and aquired more lands.ACAG records an "Agreement" between his parents (this appears to be a form of will, or death arrangements plan), by which Ellen, his mother's estate was "appraised". John recorded he had land by gift from his father, and by exchange with his mother.

2. John Bostwick, Sen., came from Derby , and earlier from Stratford , and was the second settler in New Milford . He settled here probably in the autumn of 1707, since his first deed, dated Dec. 2, 1707 , says he was "late of Derby ." The first land laid to him was lot number one of the town plot, ~vest side of the highway; but he had previously settled on the lot, and built a house near the site of the present residence of Miss Mary C. Boardman. The northern part of this lot he afterwards gave to his son Daniel, who kept a tavern on it many years, and who was an influential and active man in the town.He had a family of eight children, some of whom settled here some years later than he. He was an energetic citizen, and bore his full share of official work for the new plantation and town. The dates of the deaths of himself and two wives are unknown. His second wife was the daughter of Jeremiah Canfield, Sen., and sister to the first Samuel Canfield in this town, and his brothers.
Mary BRINSMEAD
Birth:
24 Jul 1640
Charleston, Mass.
Death:
Bef 27 Dec 1704
Stratford, Conn.
Children
Marriage
1
John BOSTWICK
Birth:
4 May 1667
Stratford, Fairfield, Conn.
Death:
1747
New Milford, Litchfield, Conn.
 
Marr:
 
2
Zachariah BOSTWICK
Birth:
25 Jul 1669
Stratford, Fairfield, Conn.
Death:
Bef 27 Aug 1734
Stratford, Fairfield, Conn.
Notes:
                   Extract from his will, typical for a will of those times: "In the name of God, Amen. The 6th day of August 1734. I, Zachariah Bostwick of Stratford, yewman, being sick and weak of body, calling to mind the mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say principally and first of all, I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God who gave it, and my body to th Earth to be buried decently at the discretion of my executors, hereafter named, nothing doubting but at the general Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly state as it has pleased God to bless me in this life ... I give and dispose ... ". Then follows the usual very detailed list of his goods, including house and land, £1115, aggregating £1456:8:3 comprising 52 separate items, some valued at less than £1
3
Joseph BOSTWICK
Birth:
11 May 1672
Stratford, Fairfield, Conn.
Death:
7 Apr 1726
New Milford, Litchfield, Conn.
 
Marr:
 
4
Mary BOSTWICK
Birth:
14 Feb 1675
Stratford, Fairfield, Conn.
Death:
 
Marr:
 
5
Elizabeth BOSTWICK
Birth:
1 Oct 1677
Stratford, Fairfield, Conn.
Death:
May 1716
New Havenm Conn.
 
Marr:
 
6
Jane BOSTWICK
Birth:
13 Apr 1680
Stratford, Fairfield, Conn.
Death:
 
Marr:
 
7
Benjamin BOSTWICK
Birth:
1683
Death:
15 May 1739
New Milford, Litchfield, Conn.
 
Marr:
 
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John Bostwick - Mary Brinsmead

John Bostwick was born at Tarpoley, Cheshire, England 1638. His parents were (William) Arthur Bostwick and Jane (Whittle) Whittel.

He married Mary Brinsmead 1665 at Stratford, Conn. . Mary Brinsmead was born at Charleston, Mass. 24 Jul 1640 daughter of John Brinsmead and Mary Carter .

They were the parents of 7 children:
John Bostwick born 4 May 1667.
Zachariah Bostwick born 25 Jul 1669.
Joseph Bostwick born 11 May 1672.
Mary Bostwick born 14 Feb 1675.
Elizabeth Bostwick born 1 Oct 1677.
Jane Bostwick born 13 Apr 1680.
Benjamin Bostwick born 1683.

John Bostwick died 11 Dec 1688 at Stratford, Fairfield, Conn. .

Mary Brinsmead died Bef 27 Dec 1704 at Stratford, Conn. .