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Thomas Benedict, Sr.
Member of the
General Court
of the
Colony of Connecticut
from Norwalk
In office
May 1670 – October 1670
Preceded by John Douglas
Succeeded by Daniel Kellogg
In office
May 1675 – October 1675
Preceded by Daniel Kellogg
Succeeded by Walter Hoyt
Personal details
Born 1617
Nottingham, England
Died (1689-02-28)February 28, 1689
Norwalk, Connecticut Colony
Resting place East Norwalk Historical Cemetery, Norwalk, Connecticut
Spouse Mary Brigham Benedict (m. 1640)
Children Thomas Benedict, Jr., John Benedict, Mary Benedict Olmsted, Daniel Benedict, Samuel Benedicy, James Benedict
Residences Hashamommock, New Haven Colony (now Southold, Long Island, New York)

Jamaica, Queens

Norwalk, Connecticut Colony
Occupation weaver

Thomas Benedict, Sr. (1617 – February 28, 1689) was an early settler in the American colonies. He lived in what is now New York and Connecticut. He was also a politician, serving in the government of the Connecticut Colony.

Who Was Thomas Benedict?

Thomas Benedict, Sr. was born in 1617 in Nottingham, England. He later moved across the Atlantic Ocean to the American colonies. This was a time when many people left Europe to start new lives.

Life as a Settler

Thomas Benedict was one of the first people to settle in certain areas. He lived in a place called Hashamommock, which is now part of Southold on Long Island, New York. He also lived in Jamaica, Queens, which is now a part of New York City.

Later, he moved to Norwalk, in the Connecticut Colony. Settlers like Thomas helped build new towns and communities. They worked hard to create homes and farms in new lands.

His Family Life

In 1640, Thomas Benedict married Mary Brigham. They had several children together. Their children included Thomas Benedict, Jr., John Benedict, Mary Benedict Olmsted, Daniel Benedict, Samuel Benedict, and James Benedict.

Thomas Benedict worked as a weaver. A weaver makes cloth by interlacing threads. This was an important job in colonial times, as people needed clothes and blankets.

Thomas Benedict's Role in Government

Thomas Benedict, Sr. was also involved in the government of the Connecticut Colony. He was a member of the General Court. This was like the main governing body or parliament for the colony.

Serving Norwalk

He represented the town of Norwalk in the General Court. He served two terms:

  • From May 1670 to October 1670.
  • From May 1675 to October 1675.

As a member of the General Court, Thomas Benedict helped make important decisions. These decisions guided the daily lives of the colonists. They also helped shape the future of the Connecticut Colony.

What is a Colony?

A colony is a territory controlled by another country. The American colonies were controlled by England. People like Thomas Benedict helped set up local governments. These governments managed the affairs of the settlers.

Where He is Buried

Thomas Benedict, Sr. passed away on February 28, 1689. He was 72 years old. He is buried in the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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