John LAY
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Inscription at Lyme, Connecticut states he died 13 Nov 1696, and that he was 63 years old. He fought in King Phillips War and was wounded in the Great Swamp fight. He was called "The Drummer." He called the people together for worship, to warn of Indian raids, for Town Meetings and any other important news.
NOTE: Sarah Andrews or Collins, more research may be needed.
He married Sarah Andrews 6 Nov 1659 at Lyme, New London, Connecticut . Sarah Andrews was born at of Lyme, New London, Connecticut Abt 1641 .
They were the parents of 9
children:
Sarah Lay
born 4 Feb 1664.
Rebecca Lay
born 9 Sep 1666.
Edward Lay
born 26 Jan 1668.
Catherine Lay
born 11 Feb 1671.
Abigail Lay
born 9 Sep 1673.
Marsh Lay
born 21 Mar 1678.
Elizabeth Lay
born 18 Dec 1681.
John Lay
born 25 Mar 1683.
Phoebe Lay
born 13 Jan 1684.
John Lay died 13 Nov 1696 at Lyme, New London, Connecticut .
Sarah Andrews died 12 Jun 1702 at Lyme, New London, Connecticut .