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FAMILY TREE BROOKE

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James Bishop   see FAMILY TREE
Born: 1625    
     
Died: 24/Jun/1691 New Haven, New Haven, CT    

WIFE

Mary Lewen

CHILDREN

Hannah Bishop

Source: Scott L. Robinson SRobinson0789@aol.com (Robinson Roots

1683 Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut
Note:
"Soldiers of King Philip's War, 1675" by George M. Bodge, Boston, 1906 lists a Sergt. James Bishop from New Haven, CT enlisted just previous to the King Philip's War as a militia officer in Connecticut. It's unknown if this is the same as James Bishop.

Eleanor J. Brotherton Notes:
James lived at the northeast corner of State and Elm Streets. He served in various positions - deputy to New Haven legislature parts of 1661, 1662, 1663 and 1664; Secretary New Haven Colony 1661 to 1664; judge-New Haven 1661-1667 and deputy governor from 1681 to 1691.

"Families of Ancient New Haven":
Civilian Service during King Philip's War-James was a member of the committee for fortification, appointed September 24, 1675...Corporal, New Haven Train Band, August, 1657; Sergeant, confirmed July 1665 (resigned August 1665). Deputy (New Haven) to New Haven Legislature, August 1661, May 1662, November 1662, May 1663, October 1663, January 1664; Secretary, New Haven Colony, May 1661, May 1662, May 1663, May 1664; Deputy (New Haven) to Connecticut Legislature, April 1665, May 1665, October 1665; Judge (New Haven town), May 1661, June 1662, May 1663, May 1664, May 1665.

"Vital Records of New Haven 1649-1850 Part I" by The Connecticut Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America; published 1917:
Hanah Bifhopp the daughter of James Byfhopp was borne the 29th of may 1651

"Historical Catalogue of the Members of the First Church of Christ in New Haven, Connecticut (Center Church) AD 1639-1914" Compiled by F. B. Dexter shows that James was admitted to Center church in about 1648.


 

 

 

 

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