Robert Allyn and Sarah. Robert Allyn was born @1608, and was married @1638 to Sarah. He was living in Salem, MA in 1637, and he enrolled as a member of the church on May 15, 1642. He removed to New London, in 1651, where he obtained a grant of a large farm on the east side of the river, at a place still known as "Allyn"s Point" - it is now in the town of Ledyard. He was one of the founders of Norwich, CT and was the constable of Norwich in 1661. Robert relinquished his house in Norwich to his son John, and retired to his farm on the river in the town of New London, CT where he died on September 30, 1683. He was about 75 years of age at his death. He is more than likely buried on his farm.
Robert Allyn and Sarah. Robert Allyn was born @1608, and was married @1638 to Sarah. He was living in Salem, MA in 1637, and he enrolled as a member of the church on May 15, 1642. He removed to New London, in 1651, where he obtained a grant of a large farm on the east side of the river, at a place still known as "Allyn"s Point" - it is now in the town of Ledyard. He was one of the founders of Norwich, CT and was the constable of Norwich in 1661. Robert relinquished his house in Norwich to his son John, and retired to his farm on the river in the town of New London, CT where he died on September 30, 1683. He was about 75 years of age at his death. He is more than likely buried on his farm.
