Richard Baldwin
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Richard Baldwin (1622 - 1665)

Richard "of Milford" Baldwin
Born in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, Englandmap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married after 5 Feb 1643 (to 23 Jul 1665) in New Haven, Connecticutmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 42 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut Colonymap
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Biography

This profile is part of the Baldwin Name Study.
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Richard Baldwin was born in Buckinghamshire, England.
Richard Baldwin immigrated to New England as a child during the Puritan Great Migration (1621-1640).

Birth and Parents

Richard, the eldest son of Sylvester Baldwin Jr. and Sarah Bryan was born in 1622 and baptized in the parish of Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England on 25 August of that year.[1][2]He is known as "Richard Baldwin of Milford."

When he was approximately 16-years-old, Richard boarded the ship Martin in 1638 with his family for headed for New England. His father, Sylvester Baldwin Jr., died during the voyage in June of 1638. His father's noncupative will had been written and signed while at sea, and was filed in the Boston courts in July of that same year.[1]

Richard and his mother, Sarah (Bryan) Baldwin, were named executors of Sylvester Baldwin's will in Boston where the ship "Martin" arrived.[need citation] Sylvester Baldwin left a large estate.[1]

In the Milford Records for Nov 20 1639, Richard's name appears among those persons whose names are hereunder written are allowed to be Free Planters, having for the present liberty to act in the 'choyce' of public officers for the carrying on of public 'affayers' in this plantation.[3]His name appears again May 9, 1641, as a member of the Milford church.[3]

Marriage and Children

Richard married say 5 February 1642/3, Elizabeth Alsop, the daughter of John and Temperance (Gilbert) Alsop at Milford, New Haven, Connecticut.[3], as on that date she had joined the church in her maiden name.[3][4]They had twelve children Milford, Connecticut:

  1. Mary Baldwin (bp. 1643; d. young),
  2. Elizabeth Baldwin, (bp. 1644; d. 1663),[5] m. 18 Nov 1663 at Milford, CT, Zachariah Burwell (1640-1711)
  3. Silvanus (alias Sylvanus) Baldwin (bp.1646; d. 1727),[6] m. 26 Sep 1671 at Milford, CT, Mildred Prudden (1653-1712)
  4. Richard Baldwin Jr. (bp. 2 Nov 1647; d. young),[7]
  5. Sarah Baldwin (bp. 1649; d. 1712),[8] m. 14 Jun 1667 at Derby, CT, Samuel Riggs (1642-1738)
  6. Temperance Baldwin (bp. 29 Jun 1651; d. 1674),[9] m. 14 Jun 1673 at Milford, CT, Nathan Burwell (1646-1696)
  7. Mary Baldwin (bp. 6 Nov 1653; d. 1725),[10] m. 1) Sep 1675. Isaac Nichols (1654-1690); m. 2) Daniel Comstock
  8. Samuel Baldwin (b. 1656; d. 1696),
  9. Theophilus Baldwin (b. 26 Apr 1659; d. 1698),[11] m. 8 Feb 1683 at Milford, CT, Elizabeth Canfield (1660-1730)
  10. Sgt. Zachariah Baldwin (b. 22 Sep 1660; d. 1722),[12] m. 1) say 1679 at Milford, CT, Mary Atkinson (1652-1691); m. 2) Mrs. Elizabeth Sanford
  11. Martha Baldwin (b. 1 Apr 1663; d. 1740),[13] m. 8 Feb 1681 at Milford, CT, Samuel Nettleton II (1648-1717)
  12. Barnabas Baldwin (b. 1665; d. 1741), m. 1) say 1683 at Milford, CT, Sarah Buckingham (1664-1691); 2 more marriages and 7 children.

Richard Baldwin was quite prominent in the settlement of Paugussett (now Derby, Connecticut). At a Milford, Connecticut meeting on 10 June 1655, as Sgt. Baldwin, he was chosen along with Mr. Fenn, Ensign Bryan, and Sgt. East to "treat and agree with the Indians, being the true proprietors for all or any part of the land purchased betwixt Pagasieh and us that falls within our line; and what agreement they make, the town is to stand to it, according to the promises expressed."[3]

Milford Connecticut (Early)

Richard Baldwin and other colonists negotiated with the Indians to buy land over Naugatuck River, agreed to bear a proportion of public service, paying jurisdiction rates, and received a parcel of land from an Indian known as 'hoggs meadow' between the years 1655 and 1660.[14]

There are deeds recorded (Col. Record of Lands, vol I, p. 292), in which "At a meeting with Towtanimoe, Sagamore of Pawgusset, together with some other Paguseet Indians, his subjects, at the house of Richard Baldwin March 2nd 1659-60, the sayd Sagamore did grant the meadow, known as Hogg Meadow unto Richard Baldwin with other conditions, primarily that upon improvement of the meadow, a 2nd meadow convenient to the Indians be given to them. signed by Tawtanimoe, James Club, Succuseoge, Secochduneege, Sassanghsough, and Wanwumpecun Idians, then present.[14]

Richard Baldwin was a member of the General Court for Milford, from May 1662 to May 1664. In 1664, Milford had broken off from the colony, and by vote of the town, they had submitted themselves to Connecticut on 17 November 1664.[15]

Death and Burial

Richard Baldwin died on 23 July 1665 in his 42nd year at Milford, New Haven, Connecticut Colony while serving as "a deputy to the General Court." His estate was presented at Hartford, Connecticut on 23 September 1665. His eldest son received a double portion, and his youngest child born after his death, was omitted altogether, his widow married 2nd in 1670, as his 2nd wife, William Fowler.[16]The inventory of his estate was taken on 28 September 1665 by Robert Treat and William Fowler and was distributed as follows: to the widow 150 pounds, to the eldest son, Silvanus 70 pounds, and to each of the other children: 36 pounds at legal age or at their marriage. He is buried in Milford Cemetery at Milford, New Haven, Connecticut.[17]

Richard's widow, married 2) William Fowler in 1670.

Research Notes

  • John Baldwin, author of "A Record of the descendants of John Baldwin of Stonington.....(1880); only shows eleven children for Richard Baldwin and Elizabeth Alsop (page 10). Son: Samuel shown above as #8 (1656-1696) is not listed as one of the eleven children.
  • Charles Candee Baldwin, author of Baldwin Genealogy from 1500-1881, in a footnote on page 85, states that Mary shown for daughter of Richard, was daughter of Timothy Baldwin, and son John, shown for Richard is really the grandson of John of Stonington, as mentioned in the will of the Mrs. Astwood, not his son.
  • In 1646, Richard's home lot was located on the west side of the Wepawaug River between his step-father Captain Astwood and his brother-n-law, Benjamin Fenn.
  • In 1648, Richard Baldwin was Milford Town Clerk.
  • In 1654, Richard was appointed Ensign of the New Haven Colony Troop and took part in the demonstration against the Dutch on the Hudson River. An educated man, he often appeared as an attorney before the General Court at New Haven, and he was chosen deputy to represent Milford at the General Court in New Haven several times between 1662 and 1664. He kept an ordinary (Inn) in his house
  • In 1655, Richard, was Sergeant of the Train Band in Milford CT.

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Page 9/10 of Descendants of John Baldwin of Stonington, by John D Baldwin (1880)
  2. Page 77 Baldwin Genealogy from 1500-1881
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Page 78 Baldwin Genealogy from 1500-1881
  4. "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP34-K86H : 21 September 2019), Richard Baldwin in entry for Elizabeth Alsop, ; citing Marriage, , Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272218.
  5. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2SC-GW1 : 7 January 2020), Richard Baldwin in entry for Elizabeth Baldwin, 1644.
  6. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2SS-V3V : 7 January 2020), Richard Baldwin in entry for Sile Baldwin, 1646.
  7. "England, Hampshire Parish Registers, 1538-1980," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q581-HCW2 : 13 February 2021), Richard Baldwine in entry for Richard Baldwine, 2 Nov 1647; citing Christening, , Lancashire Record Office and Hampshire Record Office, England; FHL microfilm .
  8. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2SC-5T5 : 7 January 2020), Richard Baldwin in entry for Sarah Baldwin, 1649.
  9. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2SC-G3N : 7 January 2020), Richard Baldwin in entry for Temperance Baldwin, 1651.
  10. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F776-7PP : 7 January 2020), Richard Baldwin in entry for Mary Baldwin, 1653.
  11. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7WY-ZJN : 7 January 2020), Richard Baldwin in entry for Theophilus Baldwin, 1659.
  12. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7WY-8Z5 : 7 January 2020), Richard Baldwin in entry for Zachariah Baldwin, 1660.
  13. "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F776-WQF : 7 January 2020), Richard Baldwin in entry for Martha Baldwin, 1663.
  14. 14.0 14.1 Page 79 Baldwin Genealogy from 1500-1881
  15. Pages 82/83 Baldwin Genealogy from 1500-1881
  16. Page 83 Baldwin Genealogy from 1500-1881
  17. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28225733/richard-baldwin: accessed 06 August 2023), memorial page for Richard Baldwin (25 Aug 1622–23 Jul 1665), Find a Grave Memorial ID 28225733, citing Milford Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by V. Nareen Lake (contributor 46613568).

Other Sources

  • Chester, Joseph Lemuel."Investigations concerning the Baldwin Family of Aston Clinton, co., Bucks. Published privately 1884 by David Clapp & Son, and from the Historical & Genealogical Register. Page 16.
  • Baldwin, Charles Candee. Baldwin Genealogy Supplement. Cleveland, OH: Leader Printing, 1889.
  • Baldwin, John D. A Record of the descendants of John Baldwin of Stonington, Conn.: with notice of other Baldwins who settled in America in early colony times. Worcester, MA: Tyler and Seagrave, 1880. Pages 9-10.
  • Compilation by Abbott, Susan Woodruff, Families of Early Milford, Connecticut. Edited and Prepared for Publication by Jacquelyn L. Ricker. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. (Baltimore 1979) p. 51. Ancestry.com
  • Wheeler, Richard Anson. History of the Town of Stonington, County of New London, Connecticut. Accessed online at Google Books on January 17, 2009. online link at Google Books (Note: I browsed this book and could not find Richard Baldwin - a page number would be helpful, since Richard did not settle in the Stonington, CT area)




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This person immigrated to New England between 1621-1640 as a Minor Child (under age 21 at time of immigration) of a Puritan Great Migration immigrant who is profiled in Robert Charles Anderson's Great Migration Directory (or is otherwise accepted by the Puritan Great Migration (PGM) Project).

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posted by Bobbie (Madison) Hall
There's only one mention of Richard Baldwin (so far as I can tell) in the "Baldwin Genealogy Supplement" on page 46 (in the HathiTrust counter)/1012 (on the actual page) mentioning Richard Baldwin of Milford as the uncle of Mary Plum (d. Mary Baldwin & Robert Plum) who m. Matthew Woodruff (whose s. John Woodruff m. Sarah Baldwin).

Here's a link to that page https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=yale.39002001923193&view=image&seq=46&q1=%22Richard%20Baldwin%22

All other mentions of a "Richard Baldwin" are the mention of a Richard Baldwin of Baintree, MA, and the Richard Baldwin b. before 1500 in England.

posted by E. Logan
There is a copy of "Investigations concerning the family of Baldwin, of Aston Clinton, Bucks" on archive.org now https://archive.org/details/investigationsco01ches/
posted by E. Logan
For reference, the discussion of this Richard Baldwin is on page 16 listed as a child of Sylvester Baldwin who immigrated to New England.
posted by E. Logan
The page that "Ezra Reed and Esther Edgerton: Their Life and Ancestry" links to is incorrect - it links to a page on the Sylvester surname. It should link around here https://archive.org/stream/ezrareedandesth00bentgoog#page/n32/mode/2up/search/Baldwin to the Baldwin surname.
posted by E. Logan
"Charles Candee Baldwin, author of Baldwin Genealogy from 1500-1881, in a footnote on page 85, states that Mary shown for daughter of Richard, was daughter of Timothy Baldwin"

You should clarify that the Mary Baldwin in question is Mary Baldwin bapt. 1643 (#1 in the list), not Mary Baldwin b. 1653 (#7 in the list). The full quote from that footnote is:

"Mr. Savage's Genealogical Dictionary gives Richard a d. Mary, bapt. 1643. This Mary was d. Timothy. He also gives him a son John, on no authority apparently except that Mrs. Atwood left a grandson John. This grandson Savage also gives to John, Senior, of Milford. He belonged to John of Stonington."

posted by E. Logan
For "History of the Town of Stonington, County of New London, Connecticut...", Richard Baldwin is mentioned on pages 223-224 as the son of Sylvester Baldwin
posted by E. Logan

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