Phineas ROYCE, ENSIGN
SOURCES: 1. This Family Group Sheet compiled by Marion Grace Jewell Nicholls of Gilbert, Arizona. 2. Book - "Families of Ancient New Haven" - Vol. #VII (pages1553,1554) - Mesa Arizona FHL. 3. Book #R929.3746/BAI - "Early Connecticut Marriages Wallingford" - Book #4 (page 105). 4. Book #929.3746/BAI - "Early Connecticut Marriages Cheshire" Book #3 (page 54). 5. Daughter's of American Revolution Lineage Book Vol.#146 (page 172). 6. Daughter of American Colonists Vol.#XIII (pages 26-60) Orlando Florida Public Library. NOTES: 1. Phineas Royce was a Patroit, was a member of Committee to supply clothing for the soldiers in the Continental Army - 1777. 2. Ensign of the Third Company of trainband of Waterbury, Connecticut. Seletman 1752-1771; Captain 1754; Assessor 1761 and Surveyor of Highways. 2. Ensign of the Third Company of trainband of Waterbury, CT Selectman- 1752-1771; Captain 1754; Assessor - 1761; and Surveyor of Highways. BURIAL'S: Graveyard in Plymouth
He married Thankful Merriman 15 Nov 1743 at Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut . Thankful Merriman was born at Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut 31 May 1717 .
They were the parents of 3
children:
Sarah Royce
born 8 Apr 1745.
Kezia Royce
born 5 Jul 1747.
Mehitabel Royce
born 29 May 1749.
Phineas Royce, Ensign died 11 May 1787 at Plymouth, Litchfield, Connecticut .
Thankful Merriman died 9 Oct 1749 at Plymouth, Litchfield, Connecticut .