1 | Lt. John Hollister Born: 1612 Landed: 1642 Died: April 1665 1642 Weathersfield March 2 1643 Weathersfield Freeman 1644 Weathersfield Deputy 1645 Weathersfield Deputy April 1646 Juror Representative until 1656 1658 Lieutenant under Capt Mason Mar. 19, 1660 Appointed Collector John Hollister was a big man and brawny, tall and broad. He built, prior to 1700, the oldest house in this section. It is picturesquely situated on the bank of roaring brook called "Nayaug"; by the Indians. It is inland from the Conn River up from the ferry from Wethersfield to Gladstonbury and John Hollister’s house is to be seen on the left bank just before crossing the pretty millstream. The original house had four rooms, two up and two downstairs. It was enlarged in 1763. Married: Joanna (Joan) Treat |
2 | Elizabeth Hollister Wethersfield Married: Capt. Samuel Welles Died: 1713 |