Cambridge, 1632; freeman, Mass., March 4, 1635; came to Hartfordin 1636, an original proprietor; his home-lot in 1639 was nextwest of his father's. He m. ab. 1635 Sarah. He was one of hemost energetic and efficient men in the colony; when the firsttroop of horse was organized, he was chosen commander, March 11,1658m and distinguished himself in the Indian wars. He wasconstable, 1642; wnsman, 1645; represented Hartford in theGeneral Court from 1656 until his death. He was the captainrelied on, in conjunction with john Pynchon, for securing thepersons of the regicides Goffe and Whalley. He d. in New London,May 17, 1662, int he 51st year of his age, and his gravestonemay still be seen there, with the following epitaph:"The bright Starre of our Cavallrie lyes here:Unto the Dtate, a Counselour full DeareAnd to ye Truth a Friend of Sweet Content,To Hartford Towne a silver Ornament.Who can deny to Poore he was Reliefe,And in composing Paroxysmes was Chiefe.To Matchantes as a Patterne he might stand,Adventring Dangers new by Sea and Land."His inventory taken May 10, 1662; amount 1,539.9.5 pounds. hiswidow Sarah, d. in 1676.