Benjamin Hoyt Lt.

M, #2386, b. 15 September 1692, d. 16 February 1759
Father*David Hoyt Dea.& Lt. b. 22 Apr 1651, d. Jun 1704
Mother*Abigail Cook Pomeroy
Note Benjamin Hoyt Lt. Hayt, of Norwalk, July 7, 1713, for 27 pounds, one hald the right of Jonathan. 
Note He Rockwell in Ridgefield township, which was one twentyninth of all other in. 
Note He the land of the Indians. From the Ridgefiedld records we learn that "Benj. 
Note He field, 12 miles north of Norwalk, where he afterwards resided. His descendants. 
Note He say that he gave his coat and hat towards his part of the pay in perchasing. 
Note He 12, 1759, proved March 19, 1759; Abel Hayt, a witness. Inventory estimated. 
Note He at 1,023 pounds. 
Note He taxed for 116 pounds and 104 pounds. Will recorded at Danbury, dated Feb. 
Note He '43, by which he and the other proprietors, of Ridgefield, CT, sell land in. 
Note He "Oblong." He is called "Ensigh" on the records in 1741, and "Lt." in '45. 
Note He from a window and hide in a corn bin, where he lay till morning. Then, find-. 
Note He ing all gone but the slain, he wished he had been taken with the others. 
Note* He Benjamin was about 11 years old when Deerfield was attacked. Tradition. 
Note He says that, hearing the screams in the night, his fright led him to jump. 
Note He some tilme wil;th his father's relatives. Perhaps he may have been in both. 
Note He places. Aterwards, he with 20 or 30 others commenced a settlemant at Ridge-. 
Note He Some accounts say that he removed with his mother, after return, to Walling-. 
Note He ford, CT. Others state that he went to Norwalk, CT, and remained there for. 
Birth*15 September 1692 He was born on 15 September 1692. 
Death*16 February 1759 He died on 16 February 1759 at age 66. 
Last Edited18 Jun 1999