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Daniel Kellogg
Deputy of the
General Court
of the
Colony of Connecticut
from Norwalk
In office
October 1670 – May 1671
Serving with John Gregory
Preceded by Thomas Benedict,
Walter Hoyt
Succeeded by Walter Hoyt,
Richard Olmsted
In office
May 1672 – October 1672
Serving with Walter Hoyt
Preceded by John Gregory,
John Bowton
Succeeded by Nicholas Hoyt,
Mark Sension
In office
October 1674 – May 1675
Serving with Walter Hoyt
Preceded by John Gregory,
John Bowton
Succeeded by John Gregory,
John Bowton,
Thomas Benedict
In office
October 1675 – May 1676
Preceded by John Gregory,
John Bowton,
Thomas Benedict
Succeeded by Walter Hoyt
In office
May 1677 – October 1677
Preceded by Mark Sension,
John Bowton
Succeeded by John Gregory,
John Bowton
In office
October 1679 – October 1680
Serving with John Bowton
Preceded by Richard Olmsted,
John Gregory
Succeeded by John Platt,
John Gregory
In office
October 1683 – May 1684
Serving with John Platt
Preceded by John Bowton
Succeeded by Mark Sension,
John Platt
Personal details
Born February 1630
Great Leighs, Essex, England
Died December 1688
Norwalk, Connecticut Colony
Resting place East Norwalk Historical Cemetery, Norwalk, Connecticut
Spouse Bridget Bouton Kellogg (m. 1655)
Children John Kellogg, Joseph Kellogg, Mary Kellogg, Samuel Kellogg, Lydia Kellogg, Elizabeth Kellogg, Daniel Kellogg, Benjamin Kellogg, Sarah Kellogg Brismade Betts (m. John Betts), Rachel Kellogg
Residences Norwalk, Connecticut Colony

Daniel Kellogg (born February 1630, died December 1688) was an important person in the early history of Norwalk, Connecticut. He was one of the first settlers who helped create the town. He also served as a "deputy" in the government of the Connecticut Colony. This means he was a representative for Norwalk in the Connecticut General Assembly.

Who Was Daniel Kellogg?

Daniel Kellogg was born in February 1630 in Great Leighs, England. His parents were Martin Kellogg and Prudence Bird Kellogg. In 1655, he married Bridget Bouton Kellogg. They had many children together.

Life in Colonial Connecticut

Daniel Kellogg moved to the Connecticut Colony and became a founding settler of Norwalk, Connecticut. This means he was among the first people to establish the town. Life in the colonies was often challenging. Settlers worked hard to build homes and communities.

It is believed that Daniel Kellogg was a very tall man. Some stories say he might have been as tall as seven feet!

What Was a Deputy?

In colonial times, a "deputy" was like a representative. They were chosen by their town to speak for them in the government. Daniel Kellogg was a deputy for Norwalk. He served in the Connecticut General Assembly. This was the main governing body for the Connecticut Colony.

Daniel Kellogg's Time in Office

Daniel Kellogg served as a deputy for Norwalk many times. He represented his town in the General Assembly during several important sessions. These included sessions in October 1670, May 1672, October 1674, October 1675, May 1677, October 1679, May 1680, and October 1683. His role was to help make decisions and laws for the colony.

Daniel Kellogg's Legacy

Daniel Kellogg passed away in December 1688 in Norwalk, Connecticut. He is buried in the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery. His name is listed on the Founders Stone there. This stone honors the people who helped establish Norwalk. It reminds everyone of his important role in the town's history.

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