Benedictus Alvord (b. Abt. 1615, d. 23 April 1683)
Benedictus Alvord (son of Thomas Alvord) was born Abt. 1615 in Somerset, England, and died 23 April 1683 in Windsor, Hartford Co, CT80. He married Jane Newton on 26 November 1640 in Windsor, Hartford Co, CT81, 82, daughter of John Newton.
Notes for Benedictus Alvord: The origin of the name is one who came from Alford (the older ford, or the ford of Ealdgyth), villages in Lincolnshire and Somerset. Benedictus Alvord was born in England about 1615. He removed to Dorchester, MA about 1635. He was a sergeant in the Pequot Fight in 1637, was a juror in April 1643. He was married November 24, 1640 to Jane Newton, betrothal sermon preached by Rev. Warham on November 17, 1640, from the text, Eph. V1 2, "Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." The teacher improved the theme 'for teaching the betrothed lovers that marriage is a warfaring condition' and 'for reproof to those who think nothing is needed for marriage but the consent of the parents.' In the face of these solemn admonitions, it appears from the Windsor records that they were married before the expiration of the year. Old church records state that Benedict Alvord's three children died in 1648. He joined the church in Windsor while Warham was there 17 Oct 1641, he belonged to the church of Samuel Mather. Steele's History of Windsor contains the following reference to the victory over the Pequot Indians, in the fight in which Benedictus Alvord participated: "A day of special thanksgiving was proclaimed throughout the Colonies, and everywhere the song of exultant victory was blended with prayer and praise to Him that ruleth on High. In all these rejoicings we may well believe that the good people of Windsor had their full share. Capt. Mason, the very foremost man among them was their townsman. So was brave Sergeant Alvord. So were Thomas Barber and Edward Pattison, whose valiant right arm caused seven indians 'to bite the dust'. He was constable in 1666. He died 23 April 1683, will proved 1683, estate 229 pounds, 3 shilling 9d. Contributor to the fund for "the poor in want in other colonies" made in CT June 1676.
Will dated 30 March 1683. "I Benedictus Alvard of Windsor do make this my last Will & Testament: After my Just Debts are payd, my wife during her Widowhood shall have the Proffitt, Use & Benefit of my Estate for her Comfortable Livelyhood; but if she marryes, to have 30 pounds of what Estate she shall see Cause to take, to be her own free Dispose. To my son Jonathan I give 20 shillings besides what formerly I have given him. To Josias Alvard, my 2nd son, 40 pounds and the Farme that was given me by the Country. To my daughter Elizabeth Drake 5 pounds besides what she has already received; and a Sheep apiece to each of the Children. To my son Jeremy, after the decease of my wife, all my Houseing and Land in Windsor, together with all other my Moveable Estate in Windsor, and all other Estate that is and shall appear to be due unto me on Books, he paying out of it those Legacies as are before expressed. Also my Will is that my son Jeremy shall be Executor. Further, that my loving wife shall live with my son Jeremy, and that he shall have the Improvement and Management of it, allowing his Mother comfortable maytenance out of it as long as she lives in this World." Witnessed by Benjamin Newberry and Daniel Clarke sen. Court Record, Page 72 - 6 September, 1683. Ref: Clarence Almon Torrey; New England Marriages Prior to 1700; Gen. Pub. Co. 1985; p. 15. A Digest of Early CT Probate Records; Charles Manwaring Compiler; Gen Pub Co. Vol IV. p. 268
More About Benedictus Alvord: Christened/Bapt.: England. Immigration: 1635, England to Dorchester, MA. Migration: Abt. 1637, Windsor, CT. Military: 1637, Sergeant in Pequot Fight. Public Office: 1666, Constable. Will: 06 September 1683, Poved Windsor, CT.
More About Benedictus Alvord and Jane Newton: Marriage: 26 November 1640, Windsor, Hartford Co, CT.83, 84
Children of Benedictus Alvord and Jane Newton are:
+Elizabeth Alvord, b. 21 September 1651, Windsor, Hartford Co, CT, d. date unknown.
+Jeremy Alvord, b. 24 December 1655, Windsor, Hartford Co, CT,85, 86, d. 06 June 1709, Windsor, Hartford Co, CT,87.
Benedictus Alvord (b. Abt. 1615, d. 23 April 1683)
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