Sources for Christopher Latham, c. 1727-1797?

Question

I am currently trying to trace back further the lineage of Daniel Latham Garlick, born circa 1772 to Reuben Garlick and L(?) Latham. I am finding conflicting information as to whether the mother is Lucy Latham or Lydia Latham. In either case, she was born approximately 1747. Ancestry attempted to flag Lucy/Lydia's parents as Christopher Latham, born circa 1727 in Groton, CT and Jemima Billings, born circa 1731 in Stonington CT.

I am hesitant to assume Christopher and Jemima Latham are her parents. Firstly because they would have been very young (though this was not uncommon in that era). Secondly, because I cannot locate even one reputable source that notes the existence of Christopher Latham or Jemima Billings, or lists any of their supposed children.

So, after that long-winded introduction, I am essentially request one or both of two things: 1, reputable records concerning the lives of Christopher Latham and Jemima Billings or 2, records concerning the parentage of Lydia/Lucy (Latham) Garlick.

Thank you in advance for any help!

Answer 1

Name:	Christopher Latham
Probate Date:	1797
Probate Place:	Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Inferred Death Year:	Abt 1797
Inferred Death Place:	Connecticut, USA
Case Number:	1903

Table of Contents	21 images
Cover Page	1
Petition Papers	2
Inventory Papers	3–4
Will Papers	5–7
Administration Papers	8–11
Petition Papers	12–13
Account Papers	14–21

Source Citation

Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut

Source Information

Ancestry.com. Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Original data: Connecticut County, District and Probate Courts.

Answer 2

Hi Nina, the FaG link goes to an entry that has no headstone, so, that means it cannot be used as a primary source. I have been looking on Findmypast, but so far, no luck.

Answer 3

Name:	Christopher Latham
Home in 1790 (City, County, State):	New London, Connecticut
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over:	3
Free White Persons - Females:	3
Number of Household Members:	6

Source Citation

Year: 1790; Census Place: New London, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 70; Image: 50; Family History Library Film: 0568141

Answer 4

A copy of his will:

Comments

Wow! good job Doug!