Thomas
HUNTINGTON
Born
18 March 1664
,
Norwich, Connecticut Colony
Died
7 November 1732
,
Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Born: 18 March 1664 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony
Father:
Christopher HUNTINGTON
Mother:
Ruth ROCKWELL
Paternal grandparents:
Simon HUNTINGTON
, Margaret BARRETT
Maternal grandparents:
William ROCKWELL
, Susannah CAPEN
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Thomas married Elizabeth BACKUS 10 February 1687 in Mansfield, Connecticut Colony . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Elizabeth BACKUS was born 11 May 1670 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA (Norwichtown) (Yantic) (Greeneville) (Occum) (Taftville). Elizabeth died 29 December 1729 in Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs). Elizabeth was the child of William BACKUS and Elizabeth PRATT.
Thomas HUNTINGTON died 7 November 1732 in Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
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WORK & OCCUPATION
Occupation
Recorded occupation: Justice of the Peace
Spouse & Children of Thomas HUNTINGTON
Thomas HUNTINGTON married 
Elizabeth BACKUS
Marriage date: 10 February 1687
Marriage place: Mansfield, Connecticut Colony
Elizabeth BACKUS was the child of William BACKUS and Elizabeth PRATT
Elizabeth BACKUSMarriage date: 10 February 1687
Marriage place: Mansfield, Connecticut Colony
Elizabeth BACKUS was the child of William BACKUS and Elizabeth PRATT
Children of Thomas HUNTINGTON and Elizabeth BACKUS
Thomas HUNTINGTONBorn: 22 April 1688, Mansfield, Connecticut, Dominion of New England
Died: 8 January 1755, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 8 January 1755, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Jedediah HUNTINGTONBorn: 14 March 1693, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 2 April 1780, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 2 April 1780, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Elizabeth HUNTINGTONBorn: 17 April 1695, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 4 January 1774, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 4 January 1774, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Eleazer HUNTINGTONBorn: 28 July 1697, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 7 March 1748, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 7 March 1748, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Ruth HUNTINGTONBorn: 8 August 1699, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 6 October 1757, Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 6 October 1757, Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Lydia HUNTINGTONBorn: 10 February 1702, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 31 October 1732, Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 31 October 1732, Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
William HUNTINGTONBorn: 27 March 1705, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 1 January 1749, Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 1 January 1749, Windham, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Christopher HUNTINGTONBorn: 3 October 1707, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 29 May 1714, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 29 May 1714, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Simon HUNTINGTONBorn: 6 July 1710, Mansfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: September 1764, Scotland, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: September 1764, Scotland, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Birth — 166418 March 1664
Norwich, Connecticut Colony
Biography
Thomas, born in Norwich, March 18, 1664, must have attained some
distinction, since he appears on the record toward the close of his life with that title, which in those days had the highest significance, Thomas Huntington, Esq.
He married, Feb. 10, 1686-7, Elizabeth, second daughter of Lieut. William and Elizabeth (Pratt) Backus, one of the most enterprising of the Norwich settlers. He was a professed Christian, and as appears from contemporary records, an active and successful business man. In the fall after his marriage he removed with his cousin Joseph, (23) to aid in laying the foundations of the new town of Windham. Here his name occurs often in the early records, and always honorably. He received from his father, a tract of land, lying to the north of the town of Windham; now lying in the towns of Windham and Mansfield, his own house lot lying in the latter town. Accordingly, at the organization of the Mansfield church, Oct. 18, 1710, Thomas Huntington
enters his name with ...Read full story
Thomas, born in Norwich, March 18, 1664, must have attained some
distinction, since he appears on the record toward the close of his life with that title, which in those days had the highest significance, Thomas Huntington, Esq.
He married, Feb. 10, 1686-7, Elizabeth, second daughter of Lieut. William and Elizabeth (Pratt) Backus, one of the most enterprising of the Norwich settlers. He was a professed Christian, and as appears from contemporary records, an active and successful business man. In the fall after his marriage he removed with his cousin Joseph, (23) to aid in laying the foundations of the new town of Windham. Here his name occurs often in the early records, and always honorably. He received from his father, a tract of land, lying to the north of the town of Windham; now lying in the towns of Windham and Mansfield, his own house lot lying in the latter town. Accordingly, at the organization of the Mansfield church, Oct. 18, 1710, Thomas Huntington
enters his name with ...Read full story
1687 Marriage / PartnerThomas HUNTINGTON and Elizabeth BACKUS 10 February 1687, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
He was 22 years old.
1688 Birth of ChildThomas HUNTINGTON was born 22 April 1688, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 24 years old.
1693 Birth of ChildJedediah HUNTINGTON was born 14 March 1693, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 29 years old.
1695 Birth of ChildElizabeth HUNTINGTON was born 17 April 1695, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 31 years old.
1697 Birth of ChildEleazer HUNTINGTON was born 28 July 1697, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 33 years old.
1699 Birth of ChildRuth HUNTINGTON was born 8 August 1699, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 35 years old.
1702 Birth of ChildLydia HUNTINGTON was born 10 February 1702, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 37 years old.
1705 Birth of ChildWilliam HUNTINGTON was born 27 March 1705, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 41 years old.
1707 Birth of ChildChristopher HUNTINGTON was born 3 October 1707, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 43 years old.
1710 Birth of ChildSimon HUNTINGTON was born 6 July 1710, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 46 years old.
1714 Death of ChildChristopher HUNTINGTON died 29 May 1714, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Thomas was 50 years old.
1729 Death of Spouse/PartnerElizabeth BACKUS died 29 December 1729, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA (Storrs)
Death
Name: Thomas Huntington
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 07 Nov 1732
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Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Huntington
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I01319-6
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 1376017
Reference ID: item 1 p 68
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7KJ-WHW : 9 February 2018), Thomas Huntington, 07 Nov 1732; citing , reference item 1 p 68; FHL microfilm 1,376,017.
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Name: Thomas Huntington
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 07 Nov 1732
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Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Huntington
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I01319-6
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 1376017
Reference ID: item 1 p 68
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7KJ-WHW : 9 February 2018), Thomas Huntington, 07 Nov 1732; citing , reference item 1 p 68; FHL microfilm 1,376,017.
familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
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Burial & Cemetery
Burial details for Thomas:
Windham Center Cemetery Windham Windham County Connecticut, USA
RECORD HISTORY
Record added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM
Last updated: 4/16/2025 6:19:08 PM
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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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