1957.James Prudden. Born ca 1591 in Hertfordshire, England. James died in Milford, CT in Aug 1648.64
James was a freeplanter in Milford, coming with the Prudden Co., and he had two acres of land, lot #8 on the west side of the river.64
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James was probably the brother of the Rev. Peter Prudden who was of New Haven and Milford, CT. He was the pastor at Milford 1640-56. First appears on assignment of land in New Haven, later at Milford. Admitted Milford Church 13 Oct. 1639, d. 1648. Had 2 daughters. Extract of parish registers of Kings Walden, England "burials" 1618, Elizabeth, wife of James Prudden, bur. 27 May 1618.
On 7 Apr 1608 James first married Sybil Mitchell in Kings Walden, Hertfordshire.
James second married Elizabeth. Elizabeth died in Kings Walden, Hertfordshire in May 1618. Buried on 27 May 1618 in Kings Walden, Hertfordshire.
1958.Rev. Peter Prudden. Born in 1601 in Kings Walden, Hertfordshire. Peter died in Milford, CT in Jul 1656.64
Peter was the first pastor of Milford and ordained 11 Apr 1640 in New Haven where he lived in the Hertfordshire quarters. He had lot #40 in Milford, which is on the present Prospect St. His gaqrden served ass the fist burial gound of Milford.64
Bef 1633 Peter first married Jane Thomas, daughter of William Thomas.64
Jane, daughter of William Thomas of Monmouth, Wales.64
On 2 Jul 1637 Peter second married Johanna Boyce, daughter of Rev. John Boyce & Johane, in Boston, MA. Johanna died early 1683.64
Joanna of Roxbury, MA, daughter of Rev. John and Johane Boyce of Halifax, Yorkshire. She married second at Milford 19 Sep 1671 or 1672 Capt. Thomas Willet. She married third Rev. John Bishop of Stamford, CT.64