Martha MARVIN

Martha married Reinold BECKWITH on 4 Apr 1732 in Lyme, Connecticut. Reinold (son of James BECKWITH and Sarah MARVIN) was born on 15 Feb 1706/7 in Lyme, Connecticut; died on 27 Dec 1796 in Meriden, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Reinold was chosen one of the first two deacons in the First Congregational Church, Lyme, when it was formed, 27 March, 1693, but he is more frequently referred to, on the later town records, by his military title. He was "Sargent" of the Lyme train-band as early as 1702, and probably held that position until 1712, when he was appointed ensign; 8 May, 1718, the Legislature "established and confirmed Mr. Reinold Marvin to be Captain of the First Train-band or Company" in Lyme. He was chosen townsman in 1697, 1702, '03, '05, '06; first townsman in 170, '22-25, '28, '31 and '32. hempstead, in his Diary mentions meeting him with the other selectmen of Lyme, of 25 April, 1728, to "Renew the Town Bounds" between Lyme and new London. he was constable, 1694; collector of rates, 1713, '14; grand juryman, 1714 and 1735; sealer of weights and measures, 1715; lister, 1729; moderator, 121, '23 and '24, and was on numerous important committees.

Reinold married Martha WATERMAN on 30 Jun 1709 in Lyme, Connecticut. Martha (daughter of Lieut. Thomas WATERMAN and Miriam TRACY) was born on 6 Dec 1680 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut; died on 18 Nov 1753 in Lyme, New London Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact: Daughter of Sergt. Thomas Waterman and Miriam Tracy