The Hamlin Family: A Genealogy of Capt. Giles Hamlin of Middletown, Connecticut, 1654-1900Captain Giles Hamlin was born about 1622 in England. Giles arrived in America before 1851 and resided in Hartford, Connecticut, before settling in Middletown, Connecticut. He was a mariner for almost fifty years. In 1655 he married Hester (ca. 1628-1700), daughter of John Crow of Hartford, Connecticut. Giles died 1 September 1689. A number of his descendants lived in the New England region with others scattered across America. |
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Page 39 - In witness; whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said William Hamlin as his last will and testament.
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