"Daniel Buckingham, eldest son of Thomas and Hannah Buckingham, born in England in 1636, … was a sergeant of the militia; was admitted to the communion of the church, March 28, 1665, and was ordained ruling elder June 4, 1667, which office he held until his death, which took place May 2, 1712, at the age of 76. (For his will see Appendix, note B.)