"Alexander Pygan, died in 1701.
On his first arrival in the plantation, Mr. Pygan appears to have teen a lawless young man, of 'passionate and distempered carriage,' as it was then expressed; one who we may suppose 'left his country for his country's good.' But the restraints and influences with which he was here surrounded, produced their legitimate effect, and he became a discreet and valuable member of the community.
Alexander Pygan, of Norwich, Old England, was married unto Judith, daughter of William Redfin, (Redfield,) June 17th, 1667.
Children.
1. Sarah, born Feb. 23d, 1669-70 ; married Nicholas Hallam.
2. Jane, born Feb., 1670-1 ; married Jonas Green.
Mrs. Judith Pygan died April 30th, 1678.
After the death of his wife, Mr. Pygan dwelt a few years at Saybrook, where he had a shop of goods, and was licensed by the county court as an innkeeper. Here also he married an estimable woman, Lydia, relict of Samuel Boyes, April 15th, 1684 Only one child was the issue of this marriage.
3. Lydia, born Jan. 10th, 16S4-5; married Rev. Eliphalet Adams.
Samuel Boyes, the son of Mrs. Lydia Pygan, by her first husband, was born Dec. 6th, 1673.
Mr. Pygan soon returned with his family to New London, where he died in the year 1701. He is the only person of the family name of Pygan, that the labor of genealogists has as yet brought to light in New England. His relict, Mrs. Lydia Pygan, died July 20th, 1734 She was the daughter of William and Lydia Bemont, of Saybrook, and born March 9th, 1644. Her mother is said to have been [was] a Danforth; perhaps [a] daughter of Nicholas Danforth, of Boston."
