William GOODWIN

William testified in Sep 3, 1674 that he was 45 years old. The court case was between William Goodwin and a Lt. John Stedman. It dealt with Lt. Stedman taking hay which stood between stones and a brook. This case is documented in Volume 1 of Private Controversies, Connecticut State Library. William was made freeman by the General Court on May 21, 1657. He was appointed chimney-viewer in 1662, 1665, and 1671. The town voted Dec 29, 1676 that William Goodwin should sweep the meeting house and ring the Bell Sabbaths and at public meetings of the town or side, and at 9 o'clock. He was to be paid 7 pounds annually. He also dug graves and warn of public meetings. William's wife's maiden name and the date of the marriage is not known. His will lists his "loving wife, Susana." It is known that she had a sister Sarah Fruen who was betrothed to Thomas Greenhill. When William was about 40 years old, he testified about his acquaintance with Sarah Fruen's betrothed. He also testified the 2 were to be married when becoming of age, but Thomas died before marrying or consummating the marriage. This is documented in Private Controversies, Volume 2, Connecticut State Library.

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