Thomas  WATERMAN

1644 Birth
30 November 1644
Marshfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Biography
Thomas, third son of Robert and Elizabeth Waterman was born in 1644. He was married to Miriam Tracy, of Norwich, in November, 1668. (Page 43.) They had eight children. Thomas was one of the original purchasers of Norwich, to which place he removed in or about 1660. His granddaughter Hannah (through son, John) was the mother of Benedict Arnold.

'THOMAS WATERMAN was nephew to the wife of John BRADFORD. Robert WATERMAN and Elizabeth BOURN, of Marshfield, were married Dec. 9, 1638. Thomas, their second son, was born in 1644, and probably came to Norwich with his Uncle BRADFORD. In November, 1668, he was joined in wedlock with Miriam, only daughter of Thomas TRACY. The Waterman house-lot was next to that of Major Mason, and the dwelling-house was built at a light turn of the town street, opposite the residence of the late Dr. Turner. It projected awkwardly into the highway, which now passes over the site. The old well that stood by the house, is under the street...' Source: HISTORY...Read MORE...

Biography
Waterman.

Thomas Waterman was nephew to the wife of John Bradford. Robert Waterman and Elizabeth Bourn of Marshfleld were married Dec. 9, 1638. Thomas, their second son, was born in 1644, and probably came to Norwich with his uncle Bradford. In November, 1668, he was joined in wedlock with Miriam, only daughter of Thomas Tracy. The Water man house-lot was next to that of Major Mason, and the dwelling-house was built at a slight turn of the town street, opposite the residence of the late Dr. Turner. It projected awkwardly into the highway, which now passes over a part of the site. The old well that stood by the house, is under the street.

A granite stone records in rude capitals the decease of this proprietor.

The inventory of Thomas Waterman amounted to £855.11.4. He had ten oxen, ten cows, and abundant household goods, showing a condition of thrift, comfort, and independence. He left three sons and five daughters. Elizabeth, the oldest daughter, married John Fitch, one of...Read MORE...


History of Norwich, Connecticut: From Its Possession by the Indians to the Year 1866 Author Frances Manwaring Caulkins Publisher By H.P. Haven, 1874

1668 Marriage / Partner
Thomas WATERMAN and Miriam TRACY November 1668, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)

He was 23 years old.

1670 Birth of Child
Thomas WATERMAN was born September 1670, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)

Thomas was 25 years old.

1672 Birth of Child
John WATERMAN was born 1 March 1672, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)

Thomas was 27 years old.

1675 Birth of Child
Elizabeth WATERMAN was born August 1675, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)

Thomas was 30 years old.

1678 Birth of Child
Miriam WATERMAN was born April 1678, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)

Thomas was 33 years old.

1680 Birth of Child
Martha WATERMAN was born 6 December 1680, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)

Thomas was 36 years old.

1683 Birth of Child
Lydia WATERMAN was born 7 August 1683, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)

Thomas was 38 years old.

1686 Birth of Child
Joseph WATERMAN was born 15 January 1686, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)

Thomas was 41 years old.

1689 Birth of Child
Anna WATERMAN was born April 1689, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville)

Thomas was 44 years old.

1691 Marriage of Child
Thomas WATERMAN married 29 June 1691, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville) to Elizabeth ALLYN

1695 Marriage of Child
Elizabeth WATERMAN married 10 July 1695, Windham, Connecticut, USA (Willimantic) to John FITCH

1701 Marriage of Child
John WATERMAN married 5 November 1701, Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville) to Elizabeth LATHROP

1708 Death
19 June 1708
Norwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut

He died at the age of 63.