Individual Details
George Denison
(December, 1620 - October 23, 1694)
George was a big man, in military, in England, and in Connecticut. He sailed at age 11 on the Lion with his father and family including a tutor who would go on to become Apostle to the Indians, John Eliot. George married Bridget, she died within 3 years, maybe his heart was broken he left his daughters with his parents and went back to England to fight in wars. He was injured then sent to John Borodell's home where Ann Borodell, dau. of John, was his nurse. They married and came to America. He fought in King Philip's War, a leader in ten expeditions against the Indians, in one he captured Canonchet. George was active in his community, he and Ann were described as remarkably good looking and charismatic people.
Events
Families
Spouse | Ann Borodell (1615 - 1712) |
Child | Margaret Denison (1657 - 1741) |
Child | John Borodell Denison (1646 - 1698) |
Spouse | Bridget Thompson (1610 - 1642) |
Father | William Denison (1571 - 1653) |
Mother | Margaret Chandler (1575 - 1645) |
Notes
Widow
When Bridget died George left for England to join a war leaving his daughters with his parents.Marriage
There is a story that Ann was George's nurse after he was injured in the Battle of Naseby, on June 14, 1645 and sent to John Borordell's home to recover.Civil
Inhabitants names taken this 29th of December 1670 by the selectmen of Stonington: George Denison, James Yorke Sr, Josiah Witter, Thomas Bell, James York JrWill
George has a 6 page will, he leaves money and lands to his children and beloved wife.Burial
At Find a Grave there is a photo of the 'original ' headstone and I guess a newer headstone.Captain George Denison’s Petition to the General Court 1677 May 17
Page 3 scan of Captain George Denison’s Petition to the General Court 1677 May 17, text version at end of same bookEndnotes
1. (1995). || Great Migration Begins Volume 1 A-F page 523.
2. Essex Institute, Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849. Essex Institute; Salem, Mass.; 1925, Volume 2 page 113 Roxbury Marriages.
3. (1995). || Great Migration Begins Volume 1 A-F page 523.
4. (2008). || Volume 1 page 442.
5. (1995). || Great Migration Begins Volume 1 A-F page 523.
6. (2008). || Volume 1 page 442.
7. (1847) || Volume 47 page 460.
8. (1847) || Volume 13 Will of George Denison 1693 page 73 - 77.
9. (1847) || Volume 13 Will of George Denison 1693 page 73 - 77.
10. , "FindAGrave.com," online database, Find a Grave ( http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), .