"6.Capt. Reinold,3 son of Lieut. Reinold2 Marvin and Sarah (Clark), born in 1669, in Lyme, Ct.; died there 18 Oct., 1737; …
Reinold was chosen one of the first two deacons in the First Congregational Church, Lyme, when it was formed, 27 March, 1693, but he is more frequently referred to, on the later town records, by his military title. He was 'Sargent' of the Lyme train-band as early as 1702, and probably held that position until 1712, when he was appointed ensign; 8 May, 1718, the Legislature 'established and confirmed Mr. Reinold Marvin to be Captain of the First Train-band or Company' in Lyme. He was chosen townsman in 1697, 1702, '03, '05, '06; first townsman in 1707, '22-25, '28, '31 and '32. Hempstead, in his Diary (p. 196), mentions meeting him with the other selectmen of Lyme, 25 April, 1728, to 'Renew the Town Bounds' between Lyme and New London. He was constable, 1694; collector of rates, 1713, '14; grand juryman, 1714 and 1735; sealer of weights and measures, 1715; lister, 1729; moderator, 1721, '23 and '24, and was on numerous important committees."