Hon. Sheriff Richard Christophers, II, Asst. Superior Court Judge

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Richard Christophers BIRTH 18 Aug 1685 New London County, Connecticut, USA DEATH 16 Jan 1735 New London, New London County, Connecticut, USA BURIAL Ancient Cemetery New London, New London County, Connecticut, USA MEMORIAL ID 61149072

Captain Richard Christophers, son of Hon. Richard Christophers (13 Jul 1662 - 9 Jun 1726) & Lucretia Bradley (16 Aug 1661 - 12 Jan 1691). Husband of Elizabeth Saltonstall (11 May 1690 - 1736). Asst. Judge of the Superior Court, New London; Sheriff of New London.

Buried in the Saltonstall Tomb, Old Burying Ground, New London, CT.

Family Members

Parents Richard Christophers 1662–1726
Lucretia Bradley Christophers 1661–1690

Spouse Elizabeth Saltonstall Christophers* 1690–1736

Siblings Christopher Christophers* 1683–1728

Half Siblings Grace Christophers Coit* 1698–1745

Lydia Christophers Coit* 1701–1740
Ruth Christophers Deshon* 1704–1775

Joanna Christophers Dyar* 1706–1784

Children Richard Christophers* 1712–1736
Elizabeth Christophers Allen* 1714–1783

Notes

In a 2023 episode of the PBS series Finding Your Roots, < link Henry Louis Gates revealed to Angela Y. Davis that she is a descendant of William Brewster, a passenger on the Mayflower. (relationship path)

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