Capt. William Dodge
- Born: 19 Sep 1640
- Marriage: Mary Conant about 1662
- Died: 24 Mar 1719/20 at age 79
General Notes:
The standing of Farmer William, as he was called, in the community is indicated by the fact that in thirty-five to forty instances, of which records have been preserved, he was elected or appointed to various public offices, those of: selectman, grand juryman, trial juryman, etc. In 1675 he was engaged against the Narragansett Indians and acquired distinction for courage and skill. [RWHITNEY.GED]
William married Mary Conant, daughter of Gov. Roger Conant and Sarah Horton, about 1662. (Mary Conant was born in 1632 in Salem, Essex, MA.)
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