Robert BOLTWOOD

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Robert Boltwood, a native of Essex County, England, came to America before 1648, when his name first appears in the Connecticut records. he settled in the east part of Wethersfield, in the part now included in Glastonbury, and received a grant of a pond with a quantity of land adjacent thereto, which he purchased rom the Indian chief, Peckharen. He was made freeman May 20, 1658, and the following year was one of the 'engagers' who removed to Hadley, Massachusetts, and became one of the original proprietors of that settlement. His home lot of eight acres was located on the west side of Main Street of Hadley, the fourth in order from the north limits of the settlement. He died in Hadley April 6, 1684, and his wife Mary, whose parentage is unknown, died there May 14, 1687. In Hadley Robert Boltwood was a sergeant in the militia, held many civil offices, was a farmer and ran the corn mill from 1677 until his death.

Family/Spouse: Mary ?. Mary died on 14 May 1687 in Hadley, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sarah BOLTWOOD was born on 9 Nov 1649 in Hadley, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; died on 14 Jul 1726.
2. Martha BOLTWOOD died on 22 Sep 1710.
3. Mary BOLTWOOD died on 19 Aug 1676.