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Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut: A Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Founding of a Nation. Volume I George Giddings , immigrant ancestor, aged twenty-five, with his wife, Jane Lawrence , aged twenty, came from St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England , in 1635 , and settled in Ipswich, Massachusetts , accompanied by three servants, Thomas Carter , Michael Willinson and Elizabeth Morrison . It is said that Sir Henry Vane , fourth Governor of Massachusetts , who in 1662 suffered martyrdom for his zeal in the cause of liberty and religion, was their companion on their voyage on 296 the ship "Planter ." George Giddings was born in 1608 , died June 1, 1676 , and his property was divided between his sons Thomas , John , James and Samuel , September 26, 1676 . The inventory of his estate was made June 19, 1676 . He was one of Major Denison 's subscribers in 1640 , a commoner in 1641 , and one of the twenty sworn freeholders who paid the highest rate out of two hundred and thirty in 1664 . He was deputy to the general court for ten different years. He was selectman from 1661 to 1675 , and for a long time was a ruling elder of the church. He owned one hundred and fifty-two acres of land on Plumb Island . His widow, Jane , died March, 1680 . He was once involved in a long law suit, which he carried to its end for the sake of establishing a principle, and a long account of the trial is found. Children: 1. Thomas , born 1638 . 2. John , 1639 , mentioned below. 3. James , 1641 . 4. Samuel , 1645 . 5. Joseph Collins , married Susannah Rindge . 6. Sarah . 7. Mary , married Samuel Pearce . 8. George . ---Submitted by Tina Hursh |