"12. George2 John,1, b. in Milford, Conn., it is said, in 1662. He settled in Branford, Conn., as early as 1686, and joined the Church there in 1698. He m. Deborah Rose, dau. of Deacon Jonathan [error for John] Rose, of Branford. He d. Oct. 26, 1728, and she survived. He was a blacksmith, and like many of the trade in that day, held in high esteem. He was, before 1715, Deacon. He left a large estate."