6. Gov. Robert TREAT (Richard-1) was christened on 25 FEB 1624/25 in Pitminister, Somersetshire, England. He was born in 1624/25 in Pitminster, Somersetshire, England. He signed a will on 5 JAN 1708. He died on 12 JUL 1710 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut. The Governors of Connecticut, by Frederick Calvin Norton, Published by The Connecticut Magazine, Hartford, Connecticut. The priceless services of Robert Treat rendered to the colony during a critical period, have always been appreciatively recorded by the historians of the state. Born in England in 1622, Treat came to America with his father, Richard Treat, early in the century and settled in Wethersfield. The elder Treat owned a farm of nine hundred acres, which is now comprised in the town of Glastonbury; was a patentee of the charter, a man of high character and great worth. Robert treat lived in Wethersfield only a short time, as he removed to the town of Milford in 1639. At the first meeting of the planters Treat, then al lad of eighteen, was appointed as one of a commission of nine to aid in surveying and layout the lands of the town. He was elected a deputy in 1653, and served until 1659. He also held the office again in 1665. Treat served as a assistant from 1659 to 1664, and was strongly opposed to the union of New Haven and Connecticut colonies. When the consolidation was finally effected he was one of a party who removed to New Jersey and founded the present city of Newark. The settlers elected his the first town clerk of the settlement and granted him a lot of eight acres. In 1673 Treat was appointed a major of Connecticut troops and he returned to this state two years later. Three years after his return Connecticut thought enough of Treat's military ability to choose him commander-in-chief of the forces then engaged in war against King Philip. By his gallantry and bravery he was chiefly instrumental in ridding Northfield and Springfield of the Indians who infested that locality. When the Indians made their assault upon Hadley, treat drove them from the village; and in the celebrated fight with the Narragansets on December 19, 1675, near what is now South Kingston, Rhode Island, his courage rivaled Captain Mason, before him and General Putnam in the following century. With the Connecticut troops he led the forlorn hope against the block-house where Philip's sharp-shotters had more than once driven back the men of Massachusetts. He was one of the last to leave the fort when the Indian power was broken. His prowess was fully recognized and in 1676 the freemen chose Treat as deputy governor. In 1683 he was elected governor of the colony, serving in that office for fifteen years. Then he declined to act longer and was chosen deputy governor. In 1683 Governor Treat was a member of the commission to settle the controversy between Connecticut and the governor of New York. New York claimed that three towns - Rye, Greenwich, and Stamford - belonged to that colony, but a compromise was agreed upon whereby New York retained the town of Rye, and Grenwhich and Stamford were conceded to Connecticut. During the period of the Andros usurpation Governor Treat steered the destinies of Connecticut in what is generally conceded to be a masterly manner. When Sir Edmund Andros became governor of New York and chief magistrate of English America, Governor Treat feared that the colony would be divided and he decided upon a pacific course. The people of this colony acted loyally toward Andros when he went to Hartford, October 1, 1687, and Treat was made a member of his council a month later. Connecticut suffered but little from Andros, which is undoubtedly due to Treat's great tact. The English Revolution came in due time and when the news of it reached Boston, in April, 1689, Andros was thrust into custody. Treat was quietly awaiting his chance, and on the 9th of May he resumed the office of governor. The assembly was ordered to meet in June, and William and Mary were proclaimed with enthusiasm. The old time government swung into motion again and the story of Andros entered into history. Governor Treat died at his home in Milford on July 12, 1710, having reached the great age of eighty-nine years. His son, Samuel Treat, was distinguished clergyman in Massachusetts and grandfather of Robert Treat Paine, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In summing up the life of Robert Treat, Hollister's opinion of him seems the best. He says: "Governor Treat was not only a man of high courage, but was one of the most cautious military leaders, and possessed a quick sagacity united with a breadth of understanding that enabled him to see at a glance the most complex relations that surrounded the field of battle. He was a planter of that hospitality was accounted a virtue, and when the term gentleman was something more than an empty title. His deep piety has still a traditionary fame in the neighborhood where he spent the brief portion of his time that he was allowed to devote to the culture of the domestic and social virtues. There existed between Robert Treat and John Winthrop the most cordial friendship, growing out of the admiration that each felt for the character and abilities of the other, and also on account of the part they took - the one procuring the chatter, the other in vindicating its jurisdiction and in preserving it format he violence of its enemies." Gov. Robert TREAT and Jane TAPP were married on 25 DEC 1647. Jane TAPP (daughter of Edmund TAPP) died on 8 APR 1703. Gov. Robert TREAT and Jane TAPP had the following children: +17 i. TREAT. +18 ii. Hannah TREAT (born in 1660). Gov. Robert TREAT and Elizabeth POWELL were married on 24 OCT 1705 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut. Married the widow Elizabeth Bryan Elizabeth POWELL (daughter of Michael POWELL) died on 10 JAN 1706. 7. Elizabeth TREAT (Richard-1) was born in 1627 in Pitminster, Somersetshire, England. She was christened on 25 JUL 1627 in Pitminister, Somersetshire, England. She died in 1706 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut. Elizabeth TREAT and George WOLCOTT were married about 1649 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut. 8. Susannah TREAT (Richard-1) was born in 1629 in Pitminster, Somersetshire, England. She was christened on 8 OCT 1629 in Pitminister, Somersetshire, England. She signed a will in 1698. She died about 1705/6 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. Susannah TREAT and Lt. Robert BARNES were married before 1652. Susannah TREAT and Robert WEBSTER were married on 10 NOV 1653 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. Robert WEBSTER (son of Gov. John WEBSTER and Agnes SMITH) was born on 17 NOV 1619 in Cossington, Leicestershire, England. He was christened on 8 DEC 1619 in Cossington, Leicestershire, England. He signed a will on 20 MAY 1676 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. History & Genealogy of the Gov. John Webster Family of Connecticut. By William Holcomb Webster & Rev. Melville Reuben Webster, D.D. 1st Edition, Published by Endless Genealogies, St. Paul, printed by: E. R. Andrews Printing Co., Rochester, N. Y. 1915, p. 25. Whereas, I, Robert Webster of Hartford, am at present under the holy hand of God and brought very weake by sickness, yet, not, through mercy, destitute of my understanding, doe see cause to set my house in order, and doe declare this to be my will and testament as followeth - first I commend my soule to God in Jesus Christ, hoping for the pardon of all my sins through the meritts of Jesus Christ my saviour, and my Body to the earth, hoping for a glorious resurrection. And for that estate which God hath blessed me with all I give and bequeath it as followeth; after my just debts are honestly pay'e out of my estate. The remainder of my estate I give unto my dear and well beloved wife, Susannah Webster during her widowhood, not doubting but she will have a tender care of our children and will help them as she is able. But if my wife change her name then I give her but one third part of my aforesay'e estate. the remainder being to bee equally divided amongst my children excepting my eldest a double portion and if any of my children dye before they come at age, that is to say my sonns at the age of twenty-one years and my daughters eighteen years of age, my will is that it be equally divided amongst those that shall survive, also I desire my wife to be careful in bringing up our children in the knowledge and feare of the God of their fathers, and that they serve him with willing heart and minde, that he may bee with them and bless them, when I am gathered to my fathers. I do also appoynt my loving wife to be sole executrix to this my last will and that she may have some refuge to repayre unto for council as any occasion may call for either about my estate or dispose of my children; I doe desire my loving Friend John Coale Sen'r and Andrew Benton Sen'r and John Blackleach of Hartford to be overseers of this my will and testament and for confirmation of the same I hereunto set my hand and Seale. Robert Webster and a Seale. This 20th day of May 1676 Testes: Thomas Steadman Phineas Wilson He died on 31 MAY 1676 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. He was buried on 2 JUN 1676 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 150. Resided in Middletown and Hartford, Ct. History of the Town of Gill, Massachusetts. Volume IV, Genealogies J-Z by Ralph M. Stoughton, 1960. Member of General Court. History and Genealogy of the Calno Uzziah Webster, Sr. Family of Fisher Polk County, Minnesota, by Loraine Adams Kleinwachter, San Clemente, CA, published by Gateway Printer, Whitther, CA, 1969. p. XVI Settled in Middletown, conn., and when the Town Government was organized he was chosen Recorder. He represented Middletown in the General Court from Sept. 1653 to May 1655; from Nay to Oct. 1656; in Oct. 1657; and Oct. 1658. He was confirmed as Lieutenant in Middletown for a year on May 18, 1654; was appointed as a member of the Committee for Middletown to press men and necessities for the Narragansett Expedition on Oct. 3, 1654; on a General Court called by the Governor Feb 1656, he was Deputy and was appointed on a committee to give advice to the Indians and was confirmed as Recorder of the Towne of Middletown, according to their desire. History & Genealogy of the Gov. John Webster Family of Connecticut. By William Holcomb Webster & Rev. Melville Reuben Webster, D.D. 1st Edition, Published by Endless Genealogies, St. Paul, printed by: E. R. Andrews Printing Co., Rochester, N. Y. 1915, p. 24. During his Hartford residence his name appears in the following important relations. 1662-3: January 25, Robert Webster was one of a jury who tried and convicted Nathaniel and Rebecca Greensmith, and they were executed. 1669: February 12, the Second Church of Hartford was set off as a distinct organization from the original First Church, and in a list of fifteen brethren in full communion appears the name of Robert Webster. 1669: In a list of freemen "on ye South side of Hartford," dated October, 1669, appears the name of Robert Webster. 1672: May 9. the Court of Elections of Hartford granted to "Leiftenant" Robert Webster 300 acres of land, provided he took it up where it would not prejudice an former grant. 1673: In October the General Court sitting in Hartford ordered a survey of lands at Mattatock on the Mallatock (Naugauck) River, and appointed as a Committee, Lieut. Thomas Bull, Lieut. Robert Webster, and Daniel Pratt. 1674: April 6,7,8,9, was the date of a report from the above Committee on the result of their survey, and among other things stated that the place "may accommodate thirty families." The Court afterwards appointed Maj. John Talcott, Lieut. Robert Webster, Lieut Nicholas Olmstead, Ensign Samuel Steele, Ensign John Wadsworth, a Committee to regulate and order setting off a plantation at Mattactuck. "This Committee," says a local historian (Waterbury, by Bronson, 1858) "was composed of men of note, who bore honorable names well known in the history of the Colony." Of Lieut. Webster he says, "he was a respectable man though not distinguished like his father. His son Jonathan in a sister of John Hopkins, an early settler of Mattatuck." (Waterbury.) 1675: October 11, at a meeting of the Council "leiftenant" Robert Webster was appointed on Committee to arrange certain defences of the Towne. The last-named date suggests King Philip's war. June 20 of that year the Indians had attacked Swanzey; Aug. 2, Brookfield; Aug. 25, Hatfield; Sep. 1, Deerfield and Hadley; Sep. 2, Northfield; Sep. 4, Capt. Beers at Bloody Brook; Oct. 5, Springfield. Clearly the savages were drawing near to Hartford, and Oct. 11, as shown in the above paragraph, Lieut. Robert Webster and others were appointed a Committee of Safety. How far he was drawn into the conflict is not easily determined now, but Savage says he was "on service in the war of 1675." This is further shown by the fact that on the 22d of may, 1712, at a meeting of the Governor and Council at Hartford, the payment of certain sums to soldiers whose accounts had not previously been settled on account of uncertainty as to length of service, was ordered and among them, "To Robert Webster of Hartford, 2 pounds, 13 shillings, and 6 pence." Susannah TREAT and Robert WEBSTER had the following children: +19 i. John WEBSTER (born on 10 NOV 1653). +20 ii. Sarah WEBSTER (born on 30 JUN 1655). +21 iii. Dea. Jonathan WEBSTER (born on 9 JAN 1657). +22 iv. Susannah WEBSTER (born on 26 OCT 1658). +23 v. Joseph WEBSTER (born in 1665). +24 vi. Samuel WEBSTER (born on 14 DEC 1668). +25 vii. Robert WEBSTER (born on 1 MAY 1670). 26 viii. Benjamin WEBSTER was baptized on 1 MAY 1670 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. He was born in 1670 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. +27 ix. Ensign William WEBSTER (born in 1671). +28 x. Mary WEBSTER (born in 1672). +29 xi. Elizabeth WEBSTER (born in 1673).