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Born: 16 May 1646 in Farmington, New Haven Colony



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Matthew  married  Mary PLUMB 16 June 1668 in Milford, Connecticut Colony .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary PLUMB  was born 9 February 1644 in Milford, Connecticut, USA.  Mary died January 1680 in Milford, Connecticut, USA.  Mary was the child of Robert PLUMB and Mary BALDWIN.

Matthew WOODRUFF died 11 November 1691 in Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut.
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Spouse & Children of Matthew WOODRUFF

Matthew WOODRUFF married flag female ancestor Mary PLUMB
Marriage date: 16 June 1668
Marriage place: Milford, Connecticut Colony
Mary PLUMB was the child of Robert PLUMB and Mary BALDWIN

Children of Matthew WOODRUFF and Mary PLUMB

flag male ancestor John WOODRUFF
Born: 1 February 1672, Milford, Connecticut Colony
Died: 23 July 1726, Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Married: Mary PLATT 22 December 1698   Place: Milford, Connecticut, USA



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BirthBirth — 1646
16 May 1646
Farmington, New Haven Colony
marriage1668 Marriage / Partner
Matthew WOODRUFF and Mary PLUMB 16 June 1668, Milford, Connecticut, USA

He was 22 years old.
1672 Birth of Child
John WOODRUFF was born 1 February 1672, Milford, Connecticut, USA

Matthew was 25 years old.
1680 Death of Spouse/Partner
Mary PLUMB died January 1680, Milford, Connecticut, USA
DeathDeath — 1691
11 November 1691
Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 45.
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Record added: 3/26/2025 12:04:55 PM
Last updated: 3/26/2025 12:08:40 PM

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Did You Know?The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state

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Farmington, New Haven Colony

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