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David Atwater.

Background

Born in 1615 Royton, Lenham, Kent, England son of John Atwater and Susan Narsin, came to North America June 26, 1637 when he was 22.

Career

Was the first of the New Haven Colony who was sworn a freeman of the United Colony. He sailed to America on a ship named Hector. Traveling with him was John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton (founders of New Haven).

From Boston the group made their way to the Quinnipiack (home of the Quinnipiack Indians).

Returning in the spring of 1638 and settled there. On June 4, 1639 he signed the plantation covenant in Francis Newman"s barn along with 20 others

The valuation of their land was £500 and up. A farm was assigned to him in the "Neck" the tract between the Mill and Quinnipiac Rivers.

In 1685, David Atwater, Junior. inherited his father"s home, now believed to be on View and Ridge Streets.

Remnants of the apple orchards and plants from gardens long ago are thought to still be in the area. February 7, 1668: At a town meeting when action was taken to establish the Hopkins Grammar School. On the 1685 list of names of Proprieters of New Haven, Connecticut. David married Demaris Sayre around March 10, 1646.

Children: Mercy Born February 29, 1647, Damaris November 12, 1648, David July 13, 1650, Joshua January 11, 1652, John November 1, 1654, Abigail March 3, 1659, Mary March 31, 1662, Samuel September 17, 1664, Ebenezer January 13, 1666.

David Atwater died October 5, 1692 in Cedar Hill, New Haven and was buried at the Center Church on the Green Church yard, New Haven, Connecticut.

Achievements

  • Was a founder of the Colony of New Haven, Connecticut.