Eighth Generation

14. Jonathan WOOD was born in 1658 in Long Island City, Queens County, New York Colony, British Colonial America.⁵ He died on 6 February 1726 at the age of 68 in Pimpawaug, Fairfield County, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America.⁵ Life Sketch: "Doctor Samuel Wood was born and educated for his profession in England. Sailing for America, he appears to have landed in Massachusetts Bay district. 2.

Moved to Norwalk after marriage, he was a very early settler of Danbury, Connecticut, and he died in 1714 (Local and Family Histories: CT, 1600s-1800s New England Families, vol.III, Genealogies and Memorials. p.1395 Wood.)

Dr. Samuel Wood, immigrant ancestor, was born in England. It is said that he landed first in Massachusetts, and settled soon afterward in Norwalk, Connecticut. In 1685-86 he settled in Danbury, Connecticut, with the pioneers soon after the first settlement of the town.

He stood high in his profession and was a lending citizen. His residence was on Deer Hill, west of the county jail. He married Rebecca, born on Long Island, 1660, daughter of Thomas Benedict. Dr. Wood died in 1714, leaving a goodly estate."
He was buried in Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America.⁵

Jonathan WOOD and Hannah DUNNE were married on 30 November 1691 in Market Weighton, York County, England.⁵ Hannah DUNNE was born (date unknown).

Jonathan WOOD and Hannah DUNNE had the following children: