Vincent MEIGS

Notes:

Vincent emigrated to America,and is supposed to have been the progenitor of all of the names in the United States. Vincent and his family are first heard of at Plymouth, Mass., in 1637, and again at Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1639. They removed to Rehoboth, Mass., and about 1644 to New Haven, Connecticut. The group arrived in Hammonassett, East Guilford (now Madison) Conn. in 1654, where Vincent Built a house. There is a tradition that his was the first interment in Hammonassett Cemetery. From that day to the present time the name is synonymous in this country with public service, and many of the line have attained to eminence, with honors, both public and private. His wife died before his migration.

Family/Spouse: ? CHURCHILL. ? died before 1634 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Vincent MEIGS was born in 1609 in England; died on 03 Nov 1700 in Connecticut.
2. John MEIGS was born on 29 Feb 1612 in England; died on 04 Jan 1671/2 in Killingsworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
3. Mark MEIGS was born in 1614 in England; died in 1673.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Meggs

Lawrence married Anne WOODS. Anne was born in England; died in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]