Jonathan Baldwin1,2
M, b. 15 February 1649, d. 13 December 1739
Jonathan was born on Monday, 15 February 1649 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. He was the son of Joseph Baldwin and Hannah Whitlock. He was christened there on 17 February 1649 in the first Church of Milford. Me was baptized by Rev. Peter Prudden.3 Jonathan married Hannah Ward on 2 November 1677 in Milford at the first Church of Milford.4 Jonathan was a leading citizen of Milford, Connecticut. He was generallly called "Sergeant". He joined the church 1675. Jonathan's wife, Hannah, died on 9 June 1693 in Milford leaving him a widower.5 Jonathan married 2nd Thankful Strong, daughter of Elder John Strong II and Abigail Ford, circa 1694 in Milford at the first Church of Milford. Jonathan's wife, Thankful, died on 5 March 1726 in Milford leaving him a widower. Jonathan departed this life on Sunday, 13 December 1739 in Milford at age 90 years, 9 months and 28 days.6 He was buried there in Milford Cemetery. The inscription on his tombstone reads: Here lyes ye body of Jonathan Baldwin Died dec ye 13th 1739 in ye 91st year of his age.
Children of Jonathan Baldwin and Hannah Ward
- Jonathan Baldwin b. 31 Jan 1679/80, d. 5 Jan 1761
- John Baldwin b. 22 May 1683, d. 20 Jan 1773
- Joseph Baldwin b. b 29 Nov 1685, d. 20 Sep 1776
- Hannah Baldwin b. b 27 Nov 1687, d. shortly after 27 Nov 1687
- Daniel Baldwin b. 1 Mar 1688/89, d. 12 Aug 1777
- Joshua Baldwin b. b 24 Jan 1691/92, d. 20 Apr 1758
Children of Jonathan Baldwin and Thankful Strong
- Abigail Baldwin b. b 23 Jun 1695, d. 4 Sep 1750
- Hannah Baldwin b. b 17 Jan 1696/97, d. 10 Dec 1776
- Martha Baldwin b. b 8 Jan 1698, d. Feb 1698
- Ebenezer Baldwin b. b 31 Dec 1699, d. b 1728
- Noah Baldwin b. b 30 Nov 1701, d. 3 Mar 1784
- Phebe Baldwin b. b 12 Nov 1704, d. a 1728
- Ezra Baldwin+ b. 1 Dec 1706, d. 26 Mar 1782
Citations
- [S138] Charles Candee Baldwin, The Baldwin Genealody from 1500-1881, pates 483-484, 1104-1112.
- [S115] Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing Three Generations Of Those Who Came Before May, 1692, On The Basis Of Farmer's Registar, page 1-2 - Jonathan Baldwin, Northampton 1668, probably son of Joseph, was of Milford 1674.
- [S2302] Connecticut: Vital Records (The Barbour Collection), 1630-1870: Volume: Milford - page 11.
- [S2083] New England Marriages Prior to 1700: Volume 1: page 75.
- [S707] SBorthwick, Families of Early Milford, Connecticut
, page 28 - Hannah died: 9 June 1693, daughter of John Ward. - [S707] SBorthwick, Families of Early Milford, Connecticut
, page 28 - Jonathan died: 13 December 1739.