Person:Joshua Bill (1)

From History of the Bill Family

He was born in that part of New London which became Groton, Connecticut, and which in 1836 formed a part of what is now the town of Ledyard. He was a prominent citizen of Groton. He acted as moderator in 1719 and in 1720-21 was one of a committee for the division of lands. In 1725 he was on a committee to lay out the highway, running from Meeting House hill to the Great Pine swamp, now the road from Groton to Preston. He was selectman for several years, and also town clerk from 1719 to 1730. His old family Bible, printed 1690 by Charles Bill of London, contains a record of births, deaths and marriages of his family and is still preserved.

His widow Hannah was appointed adminisratrix, September 26 of 1735.

From Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723

1:726-729 John Pelton of Groton carpenter for 260L paid by Joshua Bill 300A which was given to Mr. Joshua Raymond some time of New London Deceased by ye town of said New London & ye other 200A was also given by sd New London to Capt. James Avery of sd New London Deceased & sold by Mr. John Chandler & his wife Mary Chandler late of new London unto Mr. John Allyn of Groton Deceased to land given to Mr. Joshua Raymond Tree marked which Land was taken by Execution from Robert Allyn of Groton & Delivered to ye abovesd: John Pelton excepting 80A already sold to Joseph Mallison of Groton … 29 Mar 1720. Signed: John Pelton. Wit: Samll. Edgcomb, Samll. Green. Ack 29 Mar 1720 and Recd 17 Jan 1721/2.

1. ↑ William Richard Cutter, A.M. New England Families Genealogical and Memorial Series. (Clearfield Company, NY, 1913; reprinted Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD, 1996, 1997).