"27 Nathan St. John (Matthias3, Matthias2, Matthias1), b. in Norwalk, Ct., in 1692; d. in Ridgefield, Mar. 10, 1749, ae. 57 (T. S. in Ridgefield Cemetery); a farmer; … Feb. 7, 1716-17 his father Matthias gave deed of all his right to land 'within ye bounds of ye Township of Ridgefield' to his son Nathan St. John of Ridgefield for 'Parental love and affection,' only that he receive the same as his portion. Nathan became a large land owner and was active in public life. He was Surveyor in 1715; Collector of ye ministers rate, 1719; Constable, 1721; Lister, 1723; Surveyor, 1725; Lister, 1726; Toler, 1727; Townsman, 1733. …
On Mar. 3, 1752, we find reference to his widow Hannah, Nathan, eldest son, the heirs of Elijah, dec'd., David, Sarah, and Anna, all children of Nathan and Hannah St. John. The estate was dist.: to the widow, land in Oblong, above the land of Paul Keeler; to Nathan, land in oblong at S. W. Ridge; to David, land at Round Hill and oblong; to Rachel, land at Pompian Ridge and oblong (see N. L. Rec., vii. 146, 1730-1)."