Dear Mr. Walker:The parents of Eunice Forsythe who married Capt William Lathamwere: Timothy Forsyth and Eunice Perkins.Timothy Forsyth was born 15 May 1718 in Groton, CT (Groton VR)He d. May 9, 1796 in Montville, CTEunice Forsythe was born in 1743. She was bapt Sept 18, 1743 (GrotonCongregational Church Records)Her mother, Eunice Perkins died in child birth at the age of 18.She was buried in the Starr Cemetery in Groton, CTTimothy Foresight was received into full communion, of adult age on Sept18, 1743.Much info on this family is give in New London Families by Charles DyerParkhurst.This is a set of books of New London Records with analysis byParkhurst. Only two photostat copies were made. One copy is in the NewLondon Public Library in the genealogy section. One copy is in the CTState Library in Hartford, CT. They are manuscripts, not set inprint.The Parents of Timothy Forsyth wereJames Forsyth and Hannah Lester.No birth is given for James .He died in 1768and his will was proved in 1768. He is called of Groton. (Conn. StateLibrary No. 1329 Probate Dept. )Occupation: Cordwainer.Hannah Lester and James Forsythe were married Sept 9, 1708 at Groton,CTShe was the dau. of Andrew Lester and Lydia Bailey.She was listed in the First Church Records of Stoningtonbapt. July 19, 1685The Forsyth family came from the Highlands of Scotland and came toHartford, CT.It is believed that Gilbert Forsyth of Hartford, CT was the father ofJames Forsythe, butthere is no evidence. Gilbert Forsyth fought against the Indians inKing Phillip's and some other skirmishes. He was recorded forDecember 20, 1675 as Gilbert Foresight being paid (04 pounds, 1shilling)? Listed by Bodge in 1896Savage's Genealogical Dictionary: p. 184Gilbert Forsyth, One of Turner's soldiers 1676, Hatfield. Perhaps atransient.Soldiers inKing Philip's War by Bodge. 1896p.75 Gilbert Forsyth: Credit in Capt. Mosely's troops at Narragansett:Credit from Dec. 10 , 1675 to July 24, 1676 04-02-00p. 176; Credited under Capt. James Oliver, June 24, 1676Gilbert Foresight 02-14-002 pounds 1 shilling pg. 363p. 177 List of Souldgers under the Command of Capt. James Oliver;Gilbert Fforesyth.p. 241 ; A list of Souldgers under the Command of Capt. WilliamTurner from the 7th of April, 1676. Fight at Turner's Falls.Hatfield Soldiers; Gilbert Fforesith.p. 363; Garrison at (Mendam) Mendon, Dec. 20, 1675/6 GilbertForesight 04-01-00p. 177 Note a difference in reports. Boston, Mass. Archives Vol. 68.p. 95Major Savidge; 7 in Co. Gilbert Foresyth. ( He was one of seven menfrom the company of Major Savidge who was asked to serve with CaptainOliver. (impressed)Gilbert Forsyth owned land in Hartford, CT. p. 78 Hartford LandRecords vol. 5Lot #164 , East Hartford. July 1731 (1 chain and 72 links)Gilbert Foresight took the oath of Allegiance Oct 29, 1679 in Hingham,MAp. 976Publications of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts Vol 30CollectionsRecords of the Suffolk County Court 1671 -1680A cousin who shares many of your ancestors.Ethel Stanton
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William Latham (1742-92) served as lieutenant of artillery at Dorchester Heights., was captain of Matross at Fort Griswold where he was wounded and taken prisoner and carried as a prisoner to Long Island, New York.