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Generation: 2
2. | Act.Gov Major John COGGESHALL was born about 1620 in co. Essex, England (son of John COGGESHALL and Mary ?); died on 1 Oct 1708 in Newport, Rhode Island. Notes:
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Major John had a farm in the southern part of Newport, which his father had formerly held. He held many offices in the colony and was deputy governor, 1686 and 1689-90. He was several times treasurer and general assistant, and one of the petitioners to the new charter granted by Charles II in 1663. In May, 1684, two majors of militia were appointed, John Greene for the mainland and john Coggeshall for the island, hence hi title. he was one of the five Rhode Island delegates to the first council held by Governor Andros. At the time of his death his holdings had increased to five hundred ten acres.
John married Patience THROCKMORTON in Dec 1655 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. Patience (daughter of John THROCKMORTON and Rebecca FARRAND) was born about 1640; died on 7 Sep 1676 in Newport, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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