East Norwalk Cemetery
Matthis St John
2 Mar 2009 , Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
The son of MATTHIAS and MARY (TINKER) SENSION (ST. JOHN), he was baptized on June 10, 1633 at St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, London, England. he was brought to America by his parents. He was on the list of early settlers of Norwalk. In 1673 he had seven children and his estate was was 145 pounds. At a meeting on December 17, 1678, he was chosen to keep an ordinary (Inn) for "the entertaining of strangers." Matthias Sension was paid 1 pound, 2 shillings, 6 pence for beating the drum on Dec. 30, 1701. His father was also paid for beating the drum. His wife's name was Elizabeth.
First Settlers of Norwalk, Connecticut
Matthias St John Information
"Matthias St. John's home lot was No. 25 near the cove. In 1665 his lands and accommodations were valued at L150. He was selectman of Norwalk. Matthias Sention, Jr., entered into a fence agreement, 1656; appears on second list, 1657; was ordered to pay with others, 1659; was Fence viewer, 1659; was granted liberty to make fence across the Highway, 1664; was granted 16 ft. of ground, 1665; was granted land, 1660-66; and appears in a wolfe killing article, 1667."At Town meeting Oct. 5, 1667, it was voted: 'Cattle to be put in the plantinge fed and kept there by Stephen that day, and every day for a month they are to be fetched up by one standinge man and another, to be ready at the soundinge of a horne to go a longe with him, and so to take their turnes until the months is out, the time to goe out to fetch up the cattle is at noone; and it begins with Matthias Sention, Jr., and so longe with Walter Hait, and none to goe but trained souldiers, and if any neglect they are to forfeite 2s. to the use of the Towne. Stephen Beckwith hath promised to give foureteene dayes, and also as it beginneth with Matthias Sention, Jr., he is to give notice and warne the next over night against the next day, and so every one the like as it passeth a longe upon the forfeite of 2s. to the use of the Towne.' (Vol. T. P., 33)."Again we find the following: 'Charges for the Cowheard: John Gregory, 3s.; Mark Sension, 6s.; Matthias Sension, 7s.; Samuel Sension, 2s. Mark Sension went with Jores and his canoe halfe a day to burne the Islands 1683' (T. P., 163)."Matthias Sention, Jr., was to make the list, Sept. 9, 1668 (T. P., 83). He took an inventory of Thos. Hale's Est., 1678. James and Martha Miller sold part of their Home lot and dwelling in Norwalk, one acre and one rood, bounded E. & W. by highway, to Matthias Sention, Dec. 26, 1681-2 (N. L. Rec., vol. i. p. 75). In 1686 Matthias Sension made over to his eldest son, Ebenezer, the land and house he bought of James Miller (N., i. 85). In 1692 Matthias Sension, Sr., deeded to his son James land called 'Stickey Plain' (N., i. 102). In 1705-6 Matthias Sension, Sr., bought of Thomas Hayt land at Stickey Plain (N., i. 243, ii. 83)."Under 'Eare Marks,' we find the following: Matthias Sention, 'Slippe cut oft of the inside of the neer and a slitt right downe oft the oft eare.' May 30, 1655 (T. P., 9)."
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Matthias St John
Original Immigrant
He is sometimes identified as Mark St John; he had an older brother Matthias who died young.
The son of MATTHIAS and MARY (TINKER) SENSION (ST. JOHN), he was baptized on June 10, 1633 at St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, London, England. he was brought to America by his parents. He was on the list of early settlers of Norwalk. In 1673 he had seven children and his estate was was 145 pounds. At a meeting on December 17, 1678, he was chosen to keep an ordinary (Inn) for "the entertaining of strangers." Matthias Sension was paid 1 pound, 2 shillings, 6 pence for beating the drum on Dec. 30, 1701. His father was also paid for beating the drum. His wife's name was Elizabeth.
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Matthias 1628
1665 , Connecticut, USA.
He was a select man and took part in the government of Norwalk, Connecticut in 1665. He had a considerable part in building up Boston and later the town on the Connecticut River.
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Info on Matthias St. John Jr.
Matthias St. John's home lot was No. 25 near the cove. In 1665 his lands and accommodations were valued at £150. He was selectman of Norwalk. Matthias Sention, Jr., entered into a fence agreement, 1656; appears on second list, 1657; was ordered to pay with others, 1659; was Fence viewer, 1659; was granted liberty to make fence across the Highway, 1664; was granted 16 ft. of ground, 1665; was granted land, 1660-66; and appears in a wolfe killing article, 1667. At Town meeting Oct. 5, 1667, it was voted; "Cattle to be put in the plantinge fed and kept there by Stephen that day, and every day for a month they are to be fetched up by one standinge man and another, to be ready at the soundinge of a horne to go a longe with him, and so to take their turnes until the months is out, the time to goe out to fetch up the cattle is at noone; and it begins with Matthias Sention, Jr., and so longe with Walter Hait, and none to goe but trained souldiers, and if any neglect they are to forfeite 2s, to the use of the Towne. Stephen Beckwith hath promised to give foureteene dayes, and also as it beginneth with Matthias Sention, Jr., he is to give notice and warne the next over night against the next day, and so every one the like as it passeth a longe upon the forfeite of 2s, to the use of the Towne " (Vol. T.P., 33) Again we find the following: "Charges for the Cowheard: John Gregory, 3s.; Mark Sension, 6s.; Matthias Sension, 7s.; Samuel Sension, 2s. Mark Sension went with Jores and his canoe halfe a day to burne the Islands 1683" (T.P. 163) Matthias Sention, Jr., was to make the list, Sept. 9, 1668 (T.P. 83). He took an inventory of Thos. Hale's Est., 1678. James and Martha Miller sold part of their Home lot and dwelling in Norwalk, one acre and one rood, bounded E. & W. by highway, to Matthias Sention, Dec. 26, 1681-2 (N. L. Rec., vol. i. p. 75). In 1686 Matthias Sension made over to his eldest son, Ebenezer, the land and house he bought of James Miller (N., i. 85). In 1692 Matthias Sension, Sr., deeded to his son James land called "Stickey Plain" (N., i. 102) In 1705-6 Matthias Sension, Sr. bought of Thomas Hayt land at Stickey Plain (N. i. 243, ii 83). Under "Eare Marks," we find the following; Matthias Sention, "Slippe cut oft of the inside of the neer and a slitt right downe aft the oft earae." May 30, 1655 (T. P. 9)"Norwalk" by Charles M. Selleck, A.M. 1896Matthias St. John and Elizabeth SeeleyMatthias St. John was baptized 30 November 1628 in New Windsor, Berkshire, England, the son of Matthias St. John and Mary Tinker.1633/34 Emigrated with his family to Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.1640 Moved to Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, with his family.1648 May have moved to Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connnecticut with his family.1654 Moved to Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.22 May 1655 He, his brother Mark, and Walter Hoyt were reported to have driven the “dry” herd of cows to “Rooton” and were to receive 6 pence “a turne.”17 December 1678 Authorized to keep the third tavern in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut:“to keep an ordinary for the entertayning of strangers.”5 September 1732 Administration of his estate was granted to his widow Elizabeth in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.Matthias married Elizabeth Seeley circa 1655, possibly in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.Matthias and Elizabeth were the parents of five children: • Mary, born circa 1658; married Thomas Hyatt 10 November 1677 • Ebenezer, born circa 1660, died 1723/24; married Elizabeth Comstock • Matthias, born circa 1662, died 17 August 1748 in Wilton, Fairfield County, Connecticut; married Rachel Bouton 15 December at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut • James, born circa 1674, died 1754; married Mary Comstock (sister of Elizabeth, above) 18 December 1693 • Samuel, born circa 1681, died before 1752; married Rebecca OlmsteadMatthias died December 1728 at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Elizabeth survived him, but the date of her death is not currently known.Note: As noted, Matthias kept the third tavern licensed in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Tavern keeping was very much a family affair.The first tavern licensed in Norwalk was that of Walter Hoyt, in 1659/60. Walter was the father-in-law of Matthias’ brother Samuel.The second tavern licensed in Norwalk belonged to Christopher Comstock. Two of Matthias sons, Ebenezer and James, married daughters of Christopher.Note 2: In 1704, Sarah Knight, a teacher from Boston, stayed at what is presumed to be Matthias’ inn on her way from New York to Boston:About 9 at night we come to Norwalk, having crept over a timber of a Broken Bridge about thirty foot long and perhaps fifty to ye water. I was exceeding tired out and cold when we come to our Inn, and could get nothing there but poor entertainment, and the Impertinant Bable of one of the worst of men, among many others, of which our host made one, who, had he bin one degree Impudenter, would have outdone his Grandfather. And this I think is the most perplexed night I have yet had. From hence, Saturday, December 23, a very cold and windy day, after an Intolerable night’s Lodging, wee hasted forward only observing in our way the Town to be situated on a Navigable river, wth indifferent Buildings and people more refined than in some of the country towns wee had passed tho’ vicious enough, the Church and Tavern being next neighbors.The assumption that this was Matthias is based on the location of the inn next door to the church.
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"Matthias St. John's home lot was No. 25 near the cove. In 1665 his lands and accommodations were valued at L150. He was selectman of Norwalk. Matthias Sention, Jr., entered into a fence agreement, 1656; appears on second list, 1657; was ordered to pay with others, 1659; was Fence viewer, 1659; was granted liberty to make fence across the Highway, 1664; was granted 16 ft. of ground, 1665; was granted land, 1660-66; and appears in a wolfe killing article, 1667."At Town meeting Oct. 5, 1667, it was voted: 'Cattle to be put in the plantinge fed and kept there by Stephen that day, and every day for a month they are to be fetched up by one standinge man and another, to be ready at the soundinge of a horne to go a longe with him, and so to take their turnes until the months is out, the time to goe out to fetch up the cattle is at noone; and it begins with Matthias Sention, Jr., and so longe with Walter Hait, and none to goe but trained souldiers, and if any neglect they are to forfeite 2s. to the use of the Towne. Stephen Beckwith hath promised to give foureteene dayes, and also as it beginneth with Matthias Sention, Jr., he is to give notice and warne the next over night against the next day, and so every one the like as it passeth a longe upon the forfeite of 2s. to the use of the Towne.' (Vol. T. P., 33)."Again we find the following: 'Charges for the Cowheard: John Gregory, 3s.; Mark Sension, 6s.; Matthias Sension, 7s.; Samuel Sension, 2s. Mark Sension went with Jores and his canoe halfe a day to burne the Islands 1683' (T. P., 163)."Matthias Sention, Jr., was to make the list, Sept. 9, 1668 (T. P., 83). He took an inventory of Thos. Hale's Est., 1678. James and Martha Miller sold part of their Home lot and dwelling in Norwalk, one acre and one rood, bounded E. & W. by highway, to Matthias Sention, Dec. 26, 1681-2 (N. L. Rec., vol. i. p. 75). In 1686 Matthias Sension made over to his eldest son, Ebenezer, the land and house he bought of James Miller (N., i. 85). In 1692 Matthias Sension, Sr., deeded to his son James land called 'Stickey Plain' (N., i. 102). In 1705-6 Matthias Sension, Sr., bought of Thomas Hayt land at Stickey Plain (N., i. 243, ii. 83)."Under 'Eare Marks,' we find the following: Matthias Sention, 'Slippe cut oft of the inside of the neer and a slitt right downe oft the oft eare.' May 30, 1655 (T. P., 9)."
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Matthias St John
Original Immigrant
He is sometimes identified as Mark St John; he had an older brother Matthias who died young.
The son of MATTHIAS and MARY (TINKER) SENSION (ST. JOHN), he was baptized on June 10, 1633 at St. Nicholas Cole Abbey, London, England. he was brought to America by his parents. He was on the list of early settlers of Norwalk. In 1673 he had seven children and his estate was was 145 pounds. At a meeting on December 17, 1678, he was chosen to keep an ordinary (Inn) for "the entertaining of strangers." Matthias Sension was paid 1 pound, 2 shillings, 6 pence for beating the drum on Dec. 30, 1701. His father was also paid for beating the drum. His wife's name was Elizabeth.
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Matthias 1628
1665 , Connecticut, USA.
He was a select man and took part in the government of Norwalk, Connecticut in 1665. He had a considerable part in building up Boston and later the town on the Connecticut River.
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Info on Matthias St. John Jr.
Matthias St. John's home lot was No. 25 near the cove. In 1665 his lands and accommodations were valued at £150. He was selectman of Norwalk. Matthias Sention, Jr., entered into a fence agreement, 1656; appears on second list, 1657; was ordered to pay with others, 1659; was Fence viewer, 1659; was granted liberty to make fence across the Highway, 1664; was granted 16 ft. of ground, 1665; was granted land, 1660-66; and appears in a wolfe killing article, 1667. At Town meeting Oct. 5, 1667, it was voted; "Cattle to be put in the plantinge fed and kept there by Stephen that day, and every day for a month they are to be fetched up by one standinge man and another, to be ready at the soundinge of a horne to go a longe with him, and so to take their turnes until the months is out, the time to goe out to fetch up the cattle is at noone; and it begins with Matthias Sention, Jr., and so longe with Walter Hait, and none to goe but trained souldiers, and if any neglect they are to forfeite 2s, to the use of the Towne. Stephen Beckwith hath promised to give foureteene dayes, and also as it beginneth with Matthias Sention, Jr., he is to give notice and warne the next over night against the next day, and so every one the like as it passeth a longe upon the forfeite of 2s, to the use of the Towne " (Vol. T.P., 33) Again we find the following: "Charges for the Cowheard: John Gregory, 3s.; Mark Sension, 6s.; Matthias Sension, 7s.; Samuel Sension, 2s. Mark Sension went with Jores and his canoe halfe a day to burne the Islands 1683" (T.P. 163) Matthias Sention, Jr., was to make the list, Sept. 9, 1668 (T.P. 83). He took an inventory of Thos. Hale's Est., 1678. James and Martha Miller sold part of their Home lot and dwelling in Norwalk, one acre and one rood, bounded E. & W. by highway, to Matthias Sention, Dec. 26, 1681-2 (N. L. Rec., vol. i. p. 75). In 1686 Matthias Sension made over to his eldest son, Ebenezer, the land and house he bought of James Miller (N., i. 85). In 1692 Matthias Sension, Sr., deeded to his son James land called "Stickey Plain" (N., i. 102) In 1705-6 Matthias Sension, Sr. bought of Thomas Hayt land at Stickey Plain (N. i. 243, ii 83). Under "Eare Marks," we find the following; Matthias Sention, "Slippe cut oft of the inside of the neer and a slitt right downe aft the oft earae." May 30, 1655 (T. P. 9)"Norwalk" by Charles M. Selleck, A.M. 1896Matthias St. John and Elizabeth SeeleyMatthias St. John was baptized 30 November 1628 in New Windsor, Berkshire, England, the son of Matthias St. John and Mary Tinker.1633/34 Emigrated with his family to Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.1640 Moved to Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, with his family.1648 May have moved to Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connnecticut with his family.1654 Moved to Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.22 May 1655 He, his brother Mark, and Walter Hoyt were reported to have driven the “dry” herd of cows to “Rooton” and were to receive 6 pence “a turne.”17 December 1678 Authorized to keep the third tavern in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut:“to keep an ordinary for the entertayning of strangers.”5 September 1732 Administration of his estate was granted to his widow Elizabeth in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.Matthias married Elizabeth Seeley circa 1655, possibly in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.Matthias and Elizabeth were the parents of five children: • Mary, born circa 1658; married Thomas Hyatt 10 November 1677 • Ebenezer, born circa 1660, died 1723/24; married Elizabeth Comstock • Matthias, born circa 1662, died 17 August 1748 in Wilton, Fairfield County, Connecticut; married Rachel Bouton 15 December at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut • James, born circa 1674, died 1754; married Mary Comstock (sister of Elizabeth, above) 18 December 1693 • Samuel, born circa 1681, died before 1752; married Rebecca OlmsteadMatthias died December 1728 at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Elizabeth survived him, but the date of her death is not currently known.Note: As noted, Matthias kept the third tavern licensed in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Tavern keeping was very much a family affair.The first tavern licensed in Norwalk was that of Walter Hoyt, in 1659/60. Walter was the father-in-law of Matthias’ brother Samuel.The second tavern licensed in Norwalk belonged to Christopher Comstock. Two of Matthias sons, Ebenezer and James, married daughters of Christopher.Note 2: In 1704, Sarah Knight, a teacher from Boston, stayed at what is presumed to be Matthias’ inn on her way from New York to Boston:About 9 at night we come to Norwalk, having crept over a timber of a Broken Bridge about thirty foot long and perhaps fifty to ye water. I was exceeding tired out and cold when we come to our Inn, and could get nothing there but poor entertainment, and the Impertinant Bable of one of the worst of men, among many others, of which our host made one, who, had he bin one degree Impudenter, would have outdone his Grandfather. And this I think is the most perplexed night I have yet had. From hence, Saturday, December 23, a very cold and windy day, after an Intolerable night’s Lodging, wee hasted forward only observing in our way the Town to be situated on a Navigable river, wth indifferent Buildings and people more refined than in some of the country towns wee had passed tho’ vicious enough, the Church and Tavern being next neighbors.The assumption that this was Matthias is based on the location of the inn next door to the church.
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