Title: Notes
Text:
James came to America, arriving in Boston,
MA in 1634 with his brothers Nathaniel and
Henry. James was a young boy at that time and Henry was his guardian. While in Boston
they became acquainted with the Rev Davenport. In 1638 they were part of the original
group of settlers who settled the colony of New Haven, CT. Henry worked as a farmer to
Rev Davenport. It is believed that Rev Davenport tutored James, as he appeared to be
much better educated than most men of that time. He was first mentioned in the public
records in 1647 and was pressed into the public service climbing the political ladder until
1683 when he was elected Deputy Governor of the Colony of Connecticut, serving until
his death in 1691.
Cpl., NH, Train Band Aug 1657; Sgt. confirmed July 1657, resigned Aug. 1665; Dep. NH
Leg. Aug 1661, May 1662, Nov 1662, May 1663, Jan 1664; Sec. NH Colony May 1661,
1662, 1663, 1664; Dep NH to CT Leg. April 1665, May 1665, Oct 1665; Judge (New
Haven Town) May 1661, June 1662, May 1663, May 1664, May 1665.
(Information on James down to Zebina was found in the Bishop Families of America, by
Ira Elmore Bishop, Compiler)
Ancestors of James Bishop <http://www.gencircles.com/users/bishop/1/data/1>
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