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Show 206 Connecticut. He had a farm of 260 acres and also served as a Constable and a Townsman. January 10, 1645 The day of Laud's execution. He was accompanied by soldiers of Parliament to Tower Hill. Large crowds thronged the area. He was beheaded. January 30, 1649 King Charles was beheaded at Whitehall. History records that he might have saved himself had he been willing to compromise with the Presbyterians, but he refused. December 11, 1650 Joseph Lathrop, age 26, married Mary Ansell. He became a Deputy for the town in the General Court. He held the title of Captain and Lieutenant. He was well educated and well versed in law, collecting a large library of law books. March 24, 1652 In a prayer of Thanksgiving, John Lathrop praised the work of Oliver Cromwell in England. 1653 Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of England. Under Cromwell, ordinances were passed that no one could be compelled to the public religion by penalties or otherwise. Individuals were to be protected in their religious faith. November 8, 1653 Reverend John Lathrop died. As part of his will, he left to each child in the town a book from his personal library. No Date Benjamen Lathrop married Martha . He settled in Gharlestown, Massachusetts where he became a First Selectman in 1683. Legend ijs that Hyrum Whiteside married a fierce old colonist woman who was good at fighting indians. Her fabled weapon was a flatiron. |