John Caffinch (abt. 1609 - bef. 1658)

Born about 1609 in England

Died before 19 Jan 1658 before about age 49 in Tenterden, Kent, England

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John Caffinch migrated to New England during the Puritan Great Migration (1621-1640). (See The Directory, by R. C. Anderson, p. 55) Join: Puritan Great Migration Project Discuss: pgm

Biography

John Caffinch immigrated to New England between 1621 and 1640 and later departed for Tenterden, Kent, England.

John Caffinch (Caffynch) was born about 1614. Based on 25 years prior to his migration to New England in 1639.^[1]His name, spelled "John Coffinge" is found on agreements with local Indians on September 29, 1639 at Guilford, Connecticut Colony.^[2][3]

In 1643 he moved to New Haven where his brothers Samuel and Thomas had settled previously. His brother Thomas had died early in 1647 and John was the executor of his will.^[4]

John Caffinch married Sarah (_____) surname unknown. The couple had the following children all baptized at New Haven:

1. Sarah who was baptized March 9, 1650/1.
2. Mary who was baptized July 9, 1654.
3. Elizabeth who was baptized February 8, 1656/7.

John Caffinch returned permanently to England by 1639.^[1]His return occurred prior to his family since he was there on October 14, 1658 when he made his will saying he was "now of Tenterden, Kent, and late of New Haven in New England.^[2]

The will of John Caffinch of Tenterden, Kent was made October 14, 1658 and proved January 19, 1658. Mentioned are his wife Sarah, three daughters Sarah, Mary, Elizabeth. If wife and children do not claim estate, then it goes to the two daughters of his deceased brother, Samuel Caffynch - Lydia and Sarah Caffynch. If they die before 20 years, then to kinsman Samuel Caffynch, son of Jeremiah Caffynch deceased.^[4]

John Caffinch died before his will was probated on January 19, 1658/9.^[2]

Research Notes

• Families of ancient New Haven, p. 375 says John married Sarah daughter of William Fowler.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Robert Charles Anderson. "The Great Migration Directory, Immigrants to New England 1620 - 1640. The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts (2015) p. 55.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Susan Hardman Moore. "Abandoning America, Life-Stories From Early New England" Boydell Press, New York. (2013) p. 74.
3. ↑ Bernard Christian Steiner. "A History of the Plantation of Menunkatuck and of the Original Town of Guilford, Connecticut..." pub. Baltimore: Steiner (1897). pp 28, 29.see at archive.org
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1847-. (Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2018.) Vol. 45 (1891) pp 297, 298.subscriber$
5. ↑ Jacobus, Donald Lines. "Families of Ancient New Haven" Baltimore (1974) originally pub as "New Haven Genealogical Magazine" p. 375.see at archive.org

See also:

• Hoadly, Charles Jeremy. "Records of the Colony and Plantation of New-Haven, from 1638 - 1649. Printed by Case, Tiffany & Co., Hartford.(1857) p. 93.see at archive.org.