"19. Capt. Joseph4 Coe (Capt John3, Robert2, Robert1), born in Stratford, Conn., Feb. 2, 1686-7, in early manhood was established by his father in the new settlement of Durham, Conn., where, with his brother Robert, he became one of the pioneer settlers in 1706, and continued there throughout the rest of his life, improving an extensive farm and becoming one of the town's most prominent and substantial citizens. He was a man of ability, energy, honorable character, and religious piety, and enjoyed the confidence of his fellow citizens by whom he was repeatedly elected to various town offices; and he also served as representative for Durham in the Conn. Assembly in 1728. He was prominent also in military matters, being commissioned ensign in May, 1722, lieutenant in May 1725, and captain in May 1729. (Colonial Records of Conn., 1717-1725, pp. 319 and 516; and 1726-1735, p. 225.) On Jan. 3, 1755, he conveyed lands to his sons Josiah5 Coe and Abel5 Coe. (Durham Land Records, vol. 6, p. 277.) He died in Durham July 15, 1754, aged sixty-eight years, and with his wife, was buried there; …"
