David Atwater was a founder of the Colony of New Haven, Connecticut. He was the first of the New Haven Colony who was sworn a freeman of the United Colony.
Born
1615
Died
October 5, 1692
Overview
David Atwater ( October 8, 1615 - October 5, 1692) was a founder of the Colony of New Haven, Connecticut. He was the first of the New Haven Colony who was sworn a freeman of the United Colony.
History
Born in 1615 Royton, Lenham, Kent, England son of John Atwater and Susan Narsin, came to North America June 26, 1637, when he was 22. He sailed to America on a ship named Hector with his brother Joshua and sister Ann also on board. Traveling with him were John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton (founders of New Haven).
From Boston the group made their way to the Quinnipiack (home of the Quinnipiack Indians). But returned to Boston due to their lack of preparedness for the New England winter. His Brother and 7 others remained in New Haven. He returning in the spring of 1638 and settled there. On June 4, 1639, he signed the plantation covenant in Francis Newman's barn along with 20 others. The valuation of their land was £500 and up.
