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Zerubbabel Fyler Sr. was born on 23 December 1644 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, son of Walter (Fyler) Filer (~1610–1683) and Jane (Unknown) Fyler (~1620–1690).[1]
His siblings were:
Zerubbabel (24) married Experience (Strong) Fyler (19) (born on 4 April 1650 in Windsor, Connecticut; daughter of John Strong and Abigail (Ford) Strong) on 27 May 1669 in Windsor.[2] Their known children were:
Zerubbabel died on 21 October 1714 in Windsor, aged 69.[17][18]
His estate was inventoried on 24 February 1715, and settled on 13 April 1716.[19]
Zerubbabel Fyler, Windsor Inv. 374-17-05, February 24, 1714/15.
Agreement made April 13, 1716.
Widow to have her thirds. Wakefield Dibble and Johnathan Deming to have lands in Suffield. Zerubbabel Fyler to have wood land in marsh. Experience Fyler land in Suffield. Elizabeth Fyler land in Suffield. Thomas Fyler and Stephan Fyler 2/3 of homestead.[20]
Signed: Experience Fyler, Thomas Fyler, Zerubbabel X. Fyler, Stephan Fyler, Wakefield Dibble, Experience X. Fyler, Elizabeth Fyler and Johnathan Deming. Widow Experience Fyler discharged April 14, 1716.[20]
Zerubbabel Fyler Sr. and Atherton Mather and Bethesda Fyler Witness to Codicil of Alexander Allen of Windsor August 16, 1708.[20]
Colonial Records of Conn on Page 195-6-7, 89 in court records in the will of John Fyler the heirs listed were Thomas Fyler L.S., Stephan Fyler L.S., Abigail Deming L.S., Zerubbabel Fyler, Wakefield Dibble, Joshia Willard L. S., Elizabeth X. Willard L. S., Experience X. Fyler L .S., Nathaniel Higley L.S. and Johnathan Sacket. Also mentioned wife of Joshiah Willard, Experience Chiles.[20]
John Fyler, Windsor Inv. presented by Thomas Fyler Adms. taken November 21, 1723. Stephan Fyler, Elizabeth Fyler and Wakefield Dibble (husband of Jane Fyler, John sister) appeared to contest the probating of the will. The court refused to accept it and appointed Thomas Fyler of Windsor, son of Zerubbable Fyler dec'd Adms. Agreement between the heirs signed April 23, 1726. Thomas Filer, Elizabeth X. Willard, Stephan Filer, Experience X. Fyler, Zerubbable X. Fyler, Abigail Deming, Wakefield Dibble, Nathaniel Higley, Joshiah Willard, Johnathan Sacket.[20]
A special Covenant for division of lands by heirs of Mr. John Fyler late of Windsor April 5, 1726. Thomas Fyler, Stephan Fyler, Zerubbable Fyler to Wakefield Dibble's wife Jane; to Abigail wife of Johnathan Deming. Experience Fyler, Elizabeth wife of Joshiah Willard and to heirs of Samuel dec'd dividing lands in Torrington, that heirs of Thomas Fyler to have 2/9 and Stephan Fyler to have 1/7 T 1/2 and the remainder to be equally divided between Zerubbable Fyler and the heirs of Jane Dibble dec'd and the heirs of Abigail Deming dec'd and the heirs of Samuel dec'd. In confirmation we set our hand whereas Silas Fyler doth represent (by purchase) Thomas Fyler. Stephan Fyler and Zerubbable Fyler dated in Windsor September 21, 1759. Silas Fyler, Johnathan Hoit Jr., Samuel Fyler, Johnathan Sackett, Nathaniel Higley, Charles Deming, Abigail Deming and Ebenezer Goodrich.[20]
Estate of Thomas Fyler of Windsor probated September 7, 1756. Thomas Fyler of Windsor Adms. Moses Thrall of Bolton-Bondsman.[20]
Administrator of Estate of Ensign Stephan Fyler of Windsor to Samuel and Silas Fyler of Windsor who gave lands with John Brown. March 4, 1760. Inv. 459-19-4 Distribution of Estate of Stephan Fyler to Thomas Filer to Zerubbable Filer to Samuel Filer to Jane Dibble alias Filer-to Abigail Waterhouse alias Filer to Experience Child and Elizabeth Willard alias Fyler or to their legal representatives an equal single share. October 7, 1760.[20]
Adms. Jerusha Filer late of Windsor to Thomas Gould of Torrington March 27, 1769.[20]
Samuel Fyler of Hebron (son of Zerubbable and Experience) Inv. 129-06-04 Taken September 25, 1710.
Admins. to Thomas Fyler of Windsor a brother of said dec'd discharged because of remoteness of place and letter granted to Timothy Phelps of Hebron, a brother-in-law.
July 7, 1719 Samuel Holcomb guardian to a minor age 17 about.
William Phelps of Windsor a guardian to Samuel Fyler a minor 10 years old son of Samuel. Distribution to Samuel Fyler only son to Abigail and Ann Fyler the rest of the children to each --- April 5, 1720.[20]
October 9, 1719 William Phelps to be guardian to Samuel Fyler son of Samuel Filer late of Hebron dec'd age about 10.[20]
Will of Capt. Timothy Phelps of Windsor to my grandson Samuel Fyler shall have 1/2 that bequeath to heirs of my daughter Abigail if he lives with me as long as I live or until he becomes of age 18. Date March 2, 1716.[20]
Abigail Higley of Simsbury asks for Dist - of her fathers estate, Samuel Filer of Windsor dec'd dist-ordered viz. double portion to Samuel only son - to Anna Sacket and said Abigail Higley each a single share. April 4, 1775.[20]
Jerusha Fyler (Kelsey) mentioned in will of her father William Kelsey.[20]
Jerimiah Fyler and Ashbel Drake appeal to Supreme Court March 1, 1747/8.[20]
Thomas Fyler many times acted in settlement of Estates. Deed from Zerrobabel Filler (Fyler) to his son Silas Filer, for the natural love, good will and affection land in Torrington as I am one of the heirs of Mr. John Filer late of Windsor (all of Windsor) March 9, 1756. Wits. John Christian Miller, Aaron Drake.[20]
John Filer of Torrington to Silas Filer of Torrington land lately purchase of Abigail Higley lying in common with other heirs of my late honored father Silas Filer of Torrington dec'd. Where Silas now dwells. August 28, 1783. Wits: Epaphras Sheldon, Eunice Sheldon.[20]
THE FYLER FAMILY
On the 30th day of March 1630 a ship left Plymouth, England bound for New England. True the voyage was a long one and as the ship reached "Nantasket Point" on the 10th of May (O.S., 1630) . the landing showed the calm spirit which had taken possession of these amigrants. One by one they left the "Mary and John"; as their feet touched the soil of the new world, each offered a silent prayer of Thanksgiving.
Upon this little ship this day were Lt. Walter Fyler, his wife Jane, his sister Anne, his brother Samuel and his nephew George. Soon after their arrival in America, Anne married John Hoskins on the 6th of May, 1630. John was also a passenger on the Mary and John along with his second son, Thomas.
It was to Massachusetts Colony the group went, settling first in Dorchester. In the list of Grantees of Dorchester lands, whose names appear in the Town Records previous to January 1636, is found the name of Walter Fyler. Also on this list are Thomas Ford, John Goite (or Goyt), Thomas Hatch, Israel Stroughton. Walter was admitted as a Freeman. John Haskins appeared to have been past middle age when he arrived in Dorchester. He too was made a Freeman on October 19, 1630.
In the year 1634, they went with the First Settlers under Roger Ludlow, to Windsor, Connecticut. Walter became a juror in 1637 to 1643/44. He also was Deputy to the General Court in 1647 and from 1661 to 1663. In 1640 he had lots granted to him. His house was on the Palisade on/or near the site of Miss Stiles house, at the South end of the green. The well can still be seen on the place of Miss Stiles. The Windsor Historical Society has taken over this house and are showing it as a museum. It is wonderfully restored.
From old records we find interesting information about our Ancestor, Walter Fyler. On March l, 1654 Walter Fyler having charged(Rev.) Mr. Stone (of Hartford) with the breach of fundamental law, and upon the Elders in General Sin and Wickedness, opportunity given to prove his charge, but he could not make it out, but he did multiply offenses in open court, fined 5 pounds, bound with David Wilton and Thomas Ford in 20 pounds to appear at next court. Next year he was freed from his recognizance. (IBIB) History of Ancient Windsor Vol. l, page 93.
History of Northampton-Trumbull Vol. l, P. 477-478 Rev. Stoddard wrote Governor Dudley, October 22, 1703., in which he urges the use of dogs in fighting Indians. He presented a strong and interesting argument. It will be remembered that a similar suggestion was made by Leuts. Maudsly and Fyler in 1675. Lt. Fyler in his letter to the government, written in 1675 recommended the use of dogs, making the following barbarious proposition: "If an Indian worthy to die were baited by our fiercest dogs and fed with their flesh and so kept it would be a terrour". Capt. Mosley writes in the same year, a Squaw, captured at Springfield, was ordered to be "torn in pieces by dog and she was so dealt with all."[21]
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