"4. Simon2 Dakin (Thomas1), s. of Thomas (1) and Susanna Dakin, b. about 1663, … On 5 Dec. 1695, he sailed from Boston with several others to establish a colony in what is now the southerly end of South Carolina. They arrived there after a stormy but quick voyage on 20 Dec. 1695. This settlement was first called Newington but later was called Dorchester from Dorchester, Mass., where the colony was formed. An account of the party who were to make up this settlement can be found in Clapp's 'History of Dorchester', page 261. Little is known of this settlement except that it did not prosper. He did not remain there long but returned to Concord some time between 1700 and 1702. He lived in that part of Concord which is now the Town of Lincoln until his death which occurred 11 Jan. 1739/40 in the 76th year of his age. He is buried in the Main Street burying ground at Concord, Mass., where his tombstone can be seen in good preservation. His will is dated 26 Oct. 1739, and proved 17 Mar. 1739/40. He left his property to his wife and made her executrix. She was to take care of their son, Benjamin, as all the other children having had their share."
