John Guthrie, III

Birth
25 Feb 1728 • Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut
Note: 'South Britain Sketches' lists this DOB for a son that died on the same day, then lists John's birth as Dec 1730, which is the date for Wm. His father's will names him as the eldest son.

Marriage to Patience Knapp
10 May 1750 • Washington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Rev Daniel Brinsmade.

LRG, p.80: "Presumptive children of John Guthrie and Patience Knapp" named: John, James, Joel, Daniel & Abram. Estimate a birth range of 1751-1780 for these children. Most likely 1750s.

Family Notes
Abraham named brothers Christian and James. Abraham, John, Daniel, Joel, and James are named by LRG as 'presumed sons' of John & Patience (Knapp) Guthrie.

Inheritance from Father: John Guthrie
1756 • Connecticut, USA
I give to my eldest son, John Guthrie, of Kent, five shillings lawful money, to be paid to him by my executors out of my estate; which together with what I have heretofore given him will make his full portion of my estate.

Residence
1756 • Kent, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
At the time of his father's death, John Guthrie was living in Kent.

Church Affiliation: Danbury First Congregational Church
5 July 1772 • Connecticut, USA
John, adm. ch. & full communion July 5, 1772 by letter from Christ Church in East Greenwich in Kent.

Military
12 May 1775 • Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
John Guthrie, May 12, 1775, (List of Revolutionary soldiers from Litchfield County)

Death
10 Aug 1775 • Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA