The above particulars apprised by us subscribing hereto this 30 day of November, 1689. Mary Bostick, ye widow of John Bostick, of Stratford, Dec", hath made oath to ye truth of y° above inventory. 7. John Bostwick3, son of John and Mary (Brinsmead) Bostwick, was born in Stratford, Ct., May 4, 1667. He died in New Milford, Ct., and the date of his death is not known, but he made a deed of land to his son Robert, Apr. 1, 1747, when he was 80 years old. He married in Stratford, Ct., about 1687, Abigail, daughter of Joseph and Abigail (Pruden) Walker. She was born in Stratford, Ct., Feb. 17, 167. The date and place of her death are not known. His share of his father's estate in Stratford was as follows: "In y distribution of y estate of John Bostick, abovesd, there falleth to his son, John Bostick, as his portion out of yo estate these lands hereafter mentioned, namely: two thirds of ye home lott, ye north side & y east end of y dwelling house, two acres of land lying in y Fairfield, y long lott, five acres in yo great north purchase of Capt. Minor, halfe ye lotment in ye new pastures, halfe y lotment lying in y new field west side of Well's bridge, swamp division purchased of Mr. Grey, and Thomas Fairchild, halfe y meadow in y" great meadow & y common meadow, halfe ye pasture in yo new division, yo whole being six acres, halfe of Bear Swamp division & ye land upon yo long hill & this is in full of John Bostick's portion out of y lands of his father, deceased, set out to him by his mother & is subscribed Dec. 10, 1690. John Bostwick removed from Stratford, and went to Derby, Ct., where he remained but a short time. In 1707, probably in the Autumn, he went to New Milford, Ct., where he was the second settler in the town. His first deed of land is dated Dec. 2, 1707, and speaks of him as "late of Derby". Certain regulations were established in regard to the division of land among the settlers. In accordance with these rules, the "Town Plat," consisting of a "Town street" and sixteen "home lots," was laid out on Aspetuck Hill, (New Milford, Ct.). These "home lots' were twenty one rods wide and sixty rods long, and were to be taken up in regular order as the settlers came to reside in the town, and John Noble took No. 1, on the east side of the street "at the south end of the hill". John Bostick took No. 2, the first lot on the west side of the street. The purchase of his first land is recorded as follows: "This deed of sale, made this seconde day of December, in yR year of our Lord Christ, one thousand seven hundred and seven, witnesseth that Sam" Camp, Sen" of Milford, in y county of New Haven, in y Colony of Connecticott, Mason, for and in consideration of five pounds in current silver money of ye colony aforsd, the receipt of which I do hereby acknowledge and myself therewith fully satisfied, contented and paid and thereof and of every part and parcell yro, do acquit and discharge John Bostick, late of Derby, his heirs, exer, ad, and assigns for ever, by these presents have given, granted, bargained, sold, aliened and confirmed and by these presents do hereby fully, freely, clearly and absolutely give, grant, bargain, sell, aliene and confirm unto ye sd John Bostick, his heirs, exeers, ads and assigns, all my right, title and interest that I have in and unto a parcell or tract of Land att New Milford, formerly called Wiantinoque, which yo Committee that the town of Milford aforesd impowered purchased of y* Indians, however hereafter it may be butted and bounded, all which aboves" Right, Title and Interest the sd John Bostick is to have and to hold, together with all ye privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise thereunto appertaining to him, ye sd John Bostick, his heirs, Exers, Admrs and assigns for ever to his and their only proper use, benefit, and behoof forever. And further, I, ye sd Sam" Camp, Sen' do for me, my Heirs, Exers, Adm and assigns covenant to and with ye sd John Bostick, his heirs and assigns, that he, y sd John Bostick, his heirs and assigns, shall quietly and peacefully have, hold, use, occupy and enjoy, all and singular, y above sd right without any molestation from me my Heirs, Exe, Admr or Assigns or any other person or persons whatsoever, that shall lay any legal claim thereunto or any part thereof. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year as abovesd. Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of us, THOMAS CLARK, Sr. SAM" EELLS. Milford, Dec. 2, 1707. SAMUELL CAMP. Samuel Camp personally appeared before me, the subscriber, and acknowledged the above written Instrument to be his free act and Deed. Recorded Dec. yo 3a 1707. JONth LAW, Register". John Bostwick was an energetic citizen and bore his full share of work for the new plantation and town, and the town records show that he was elected to fill many offices within the gift of his fellow townsmen. The following are a few extracts. "On Dec. 30, 1714, In Town meeting were chosen John Bostwick, Sen. and Samuel Brownson, to agree with Mr. Boardman what shall be his wages for half a years work" "Dec. 11-1721, y° town, by vote, granted to John Bostwick, Sen', y liberty and privilege of yo highway across Aspetuck River, at y lower end of Mount Tom meadow, in case he erect a good grist. mill sufficient for to grind ye towne's corn well and seasonably, within one year after y' time and maintain y° same in good and sufficient repair, both he and his heirs after him.' It is not known whether he ever built the mill or not. "Dec. 11-1721. It was agreed that a commity be chosen to hire a school teacher and the Commity chosen are John Bostwick, Sen' William Gaylord, and Stephen Noble and they are empowered to do their work". "John Bostwick's, Sen' ear mark for neat cattle, sheep and swine, is a half penny on the fore side of the neare ear and a slit on ye top of ye same ear". Recorded, Feb. 23-17. Signature of John Bostwick, Sen' John Bostwick Children: 14+ i. JOHN, b. Oct. 12, 1688; m. Jan. 30, 171, Mercy Bushnell. 15+ ii. ROBERT, 1691; m. Jan. 9, 172, Rachel Holmes. 16+ iii. EBENEZER, b. 1693; b. 17+ iv. JOSEPH, m. Apr. 11, 1717, Rebecca Bunnell. 8. Zachariah Bostwick3, son of John and Mary (Brinsmead) Bostwick, was born in Stratford, Ct., July 25, 1669. He died there. prior to Aug. 27, 1734, on which date his will was probated. married (1) ; he married (2) Elizabeth ; He Coziah The Stratford records show his lands to have been as follows: "Zachariah Bostick, as part of his portion out of the estate of his deceased father, set out to him by his mother and overseer, hath ye equall halfe of yo home lott at y° north end of y° towne, yo east end. Zachariah Bostick, upon the account afors hath the little division of land at ye north end of ye towne, being one acre and a halfe, bounded as upon record, to his deceased father, John Bostick, two acres of land in ye Fairfield, bounded north & east wth ye highway, south why Joseph Fairchild, west with Knol's land. Five acres of land lying in yo great neck, little more or less, bounded north with ye highway, south wth ye land of John Bostick, deceased. Zachariah Bostick hath upon account of portion, half ye land lying in y new pasture, pertaining to his father, John Bostick, deceased, be it more or less. Zachariah Bostick, hath upon y above account, half y° meadow lying in y great meadow, belonging to John Bostick, deceased. Zachariah Bostick, upon y account abovesd, hath two acres of land in y woods at Turkey Hill. Zachariah Bostick, upon yo above account hath ye swamp division laid out to his father and y° swamp division laid out to his grandfather, Arthur Bostick, be it more or less, lying in ye feild, one is number 58 and yo other is number 28. |