NOTES OF INTEREST:
We first learn of Thomas Wheeler in 1635 in Lynn, Massachusetts where he
was the constable and held other official positions.
Thomas built and operated a saw and grist mill. He moved to Stonington,
Connecticut in 1667 where he was elected as a representative to the Connecticut general court.
He was one of nine men to be original organizers of the first
Congregational Church of Stonington in June 1674. His wife was one of the First partakers of Communion.
According to tradition Mary, his wife, was a "woman of Pleasing and
attractive accomplishments, gracing her domestic duties with cheerful
loveliness."
Thomas had a will; but it was destroyed in a New London fire.
1. Genealogical Dictionary by Savage Vol II p. 223
2. Archive record submitted by Jane R. Geertsen.
NOTES OF INTEREST:
Thomas Park was 15 years old when he sailed with his family from England
to America. He was a tax collector in New London, Connecticut and later a
member of the legislature in Preston, Connecticut. He helped to organize theFirst Church of Christ in Preston and became its first Deacon.
1. F1918 pt. 1 New London Probates
2. Archive Record submitted by Elizabeth P. Kiddle with additions by Edna L.
Peak.
Dorothy was still alive when her husbands will was probated 9 Aug 1709
Dead when father wrote will 5 Sep 1707