Mr Stephen Bishop

Stephen was born on October 28th, 1684 in Stamford.¹ Stephen's father was Mr Stephen Bishop and his mother was Mrs Mercy Pierson. His paternal grandparents were Mr John Bishop and Mrs Rebecca Goodyear; his maternal grandparents were Rev Abraham Pierson and Mrs Abigail Mitchell. He died at the age of 46 on July 23rd, 1731 in Stamford.²

Death Notes
- Bishop, Stephen, late of Stamford, will dated July 21, 1731, probated Aug. 3, 1731, mentions his children Stephen, Joseph, Azuba, and Elizabeth. Executor his brother Isaac Bishop. Witnesses Ebenezer Wright, John Bishop, and John Bell, page 27. Inventory filed Apr. 4, 1733, page 27. Apr. 4, 1733, account filed, and distribution ordered as in his will. Azuba and Stephen over fourteen, Joseph and Elizabeth under fourteen, and guardians appointed for them, page 29.