Probably born Duxbury; to Preston, CT before age 27; owned land in Norwich, CT 1672; Volunteer in Narraganset Campaign of King Phillips War; An original proprieter of Voluntown, CT; First Deacon in Church of Preston; Constable 1684-5; Selectman; Town Treasurer; Committeeman on Land and Highways; deed from the Sachem Owaneco, 10 Dec. 1683, conveys to him 110 acres of land south of Connoughtug Brook; left an estate of œ625, wife and 5 children.