(p.191) There is a tradition that John Coit ran away from his master in Wales, taking with him both that master's daughter and his Bible. .... ; John Coit had a brother Solomon Coit in New England in 1652-3 but he is not seen later. Oddly enough it is reprehensible action on the part of John which furnishes the evidence of his brother's presence for in July, 1652, John was presented at court "for striking his brother Solomon on the head."
(p. 192) ; ...when John first came to Marblehead he built a wigwam and lived in it until his house was constructed.
