Thomas BENEDICT
Thomas , born in 1694 ; married Abigail Hoyt , daughter of John , one of the original eight. He was fifth justice of the peace, appointed May, 1738 , and first judge of the district, and held both offices until his death. He was a member of the Connecticut Legislature for thirty-one sessions, between May, 1737 , and October, 1766 , inclusive.
He married Abigail Hoyt Abt 1724 at of Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut . Abigail Hoyt was born at of Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut Abt 1701 daughter of John Hoyt and Mrs. Hannah Hoyt .
They were the parents of 12
children:
Sarah Benedict
born Abt 1725.
Molly Benedict
born Abt 1726.
Thomas Benedict
born Abt 1727.
Thaddius Benedict
born 1 Nov 1728.
Elizabeth Benedict
born Abt 1729.
Elisha Benedict
born 2 Apr 1736.
Thankful Benedict
born Abt 1739.
Margaret Benedict
born Abt 1743.
Robert Benedict
born 1 May 1744.
Mindwell Benedict
born Abt 1746.
Hannah Benedict
born Abt 1748.
Jemina Benedict
born Abt 1750.
Thomas Benedict died 4 Jul 1776 at Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut .