"4-2 John Linsley 4th (3 Johns) Born in Branford Feb 20 1703, … tombstones are in Branford … 'In memory of Mr. John Linsley who departed this life July 28 1787 ae 85' … 'Atta General Court at New Haven Nov 2 1743 … This Assembly do establish and confirm Mr. John Linsley Jr. to be Ensign of the first company or trainband in the town of Branford, and order that he be commissioned accordingly' Colonial Records, Vol VIII pg 555. …
The will of John Linsley dated Nov 20 1775 and proved Sept 1787; names wife Mercy, eldest son, John, sons Isaac and Edward, only dau Elizabeth Russell, grandson John (son of John) (Guilford Probate). Distribution of estate of John Linsley of Branford made 2 March 1791 to: widow, Samuel and Elizabeth Russell, John Linsley, Isaac Linsley and Edward Linsley, (Guilford Probate 18-451)"