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Note: he militia there during the American War for Independence. In 1794, he gave a deposition that he was "obliged to quit [his] farm by the invasion of the enemy." (History of Washington Co., NY)
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See: Descendants of John Bennett who died at Stonington, CT 22 October 1691 (unpublished ms.), Page: p. 8
EARLY PRESTON, CT (Griswold section) MARRIAGES
These records were taken from the books at Congregational Church Parishes throughout the state of Connecticut, from the years 1630 to 1800. Compiled by, Frederic W. Bailey "Early Connecticut Marriages as Found on Ancient Church Records prior to 1800". 1896-1906. The town of Griswold was incorporated October, 1815, from land that was taken from Preston. The Congregational Church in Griswold was organized November 20, 1720 as the Second Church in Preston. Rev. Hezekiah Lord pastor from 1720 to 1761.
Also see The Whitney Family of Connecticut, by Stephen Whitney Phoenix:
http://www.whitneygen.org/families/johnw/john6g7.html#i23620
Note: Joshua Gates removed to Salem, Washington Co., New York and served in t
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