First Generation 1. Mercy (Mary) MUNN was born about 1772 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 13 Sep 1772 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1,2 She died in Dec 1808 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 Second Generation 2. Phineas MUNN was born on 10 May 1736 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.2,4 He died on 6 Nov 1820 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.5,6 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 244. Cooper, surveyor and storekeeper; lived on No. 20; sol. in French war; was in the "Bloody Scout," when Col. Ephraim Williams was killed Sept. 8, 1755. Sergt. in Co. of Salah Barnard, 1759 - 60; was a Tory and was mobbed in 1774; in 1777 he fled to Burgoyne and later to Canada; on his return he was captured near Concord, N.H., carried before the Mass., Counicl and sent to Northampton jail; he appears to have been back here in 1778. Phineas MUNN and Dorothy CATLIN were married on 29 Dec 1763 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.7,8,9 3. Dorothy CATLIN was born about 1743 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 18 Dec 1743 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,11 She died on 18 Mar 1828 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.6,8 She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.6 Phineas MUNN and Dorothy CATLIN had the following children: i. Christopher MUNN was born on 25 Apr 1765 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1,12 He died. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 245. Died young ii. Phineas MUNN was born on 23 Oct 1767 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.13 Phineas MUNN was Baptized on 25 Oct 1767 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1 Phineas MUNN died on 28 Oct 1767 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.6,13 Phineas MUNN was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.14,15 Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 30. Mun, 1767 In Memory of Phinehas Son of Mr. Phinehas & Mrs. Dorothy Munn he Died Octr ye 28th 1767 Aged 5 Days iii. Dorothy MUNN was born about 1768 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 2 Oct 1768 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1,16 iv. Miriam MUNN was born on 26 Jul 1772 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.13 She was Baptized on 13 Sep 1772 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1,2 She died on 10 Aug 1773 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.6,13 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 245. Died young She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.14 Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 30. Munn, 1773 In Memory of Merriam Dautr of Mr. Phinehas & Mrs. Dorothy Munn, she Died Augst ye 10th 1773 Aged 1 Year & 15 Days. 1 v. Mercy (Mary) MUNN. vi. Robert MUNN was born about 1774 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 30 Oct 1774 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1,2 vii. Miriam MUNN was born about 1777 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 5 Oct 1777 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1 viii. Christopher MUNN was born in 1778 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.17 He was Baptized on 5 Sep 1779 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1,12,18 Marriage intention was recorded on 5 Oct 1801 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts19 He died on 16 Jan 1850 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts.20 Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 109 of Shelburne, 1801 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 245. Settled in Shelburne, Mass. ix. Benjamin MUNN was Baptized on 9 Jan 1784 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1,2 He was born about 1784 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 24 Sep 1852 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts.5 x. Joel MUNN was Baptized on 11 Apr 1786 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1,2 He was born about 1786 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. xi. Phineas MUNN was Baptized on 29 Jun 1787 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.1,2 He was born about 1787 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Third Generation 4. Benjamin MUNN was born on 3 Jul 1709 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.12,21,22 He died about 1778 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.23 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 244. Carpenter; lived on lot No. 14. Benjamin MUNN and Mary WAIT were married.24 5. Mary WAIT was born in 1709.25 She died in Jan 1795.26 Benjamin MUNN and Mary WAIT had the following children: i. Lucy (Luce) MUNN was born on 8 Apr 1733 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,12 She died on 24 Jul 1810 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.27 She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.28 2 ii. Phineas MUNN. iii. Benjamin MUNN was born on 1 Feb 1737/38 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,12 He died on 26 Jul 1824 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,6,20,29 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 244. Joiner; was sol. at the battle of Lake George, Sept. 8, 1755; in the unfortunate attack on "Old Ti", July 8, 1758; was one of Roger's Rangers and was in the fight near Fort Anne when Maj. Putnam was captured; in this action he took an Indian's gun and scalp, which he brought home; was a sergt. under Capt. Salah Barnard in the conquest of Canada; soon after he married at Northampton, Patty, probably Parsons; lived a while at Northampton, then removed to Sudbury and kept tavern; being in Cambridge June 16, 1775, he joined a party marching to Bunkder Hill and was in the battle; in 1777, he went to Maine and later to Nova Scotia; for about 40 years, his kindred had lost sight of him and supposed him dead, when at the age of about 80 he landed in Boston and walked to Deerfield; he fell off an embankment in Shelburne and was found dead, July 26, 1824. his wife died in Northampton bed. his return. iv. Mary MUNN was born on 28 Dec 1740 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,12 She died on 23 Aug 1743 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,6 v. Mary MUNN was born on 26 Dec 1743 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,12 She died on 23 May 1833 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts.30 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 221 Death date listed as: June 1, 1833. vi. Joel MUNN was born on 24 Oct 1745 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,12 He died in Oct 1788 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,31 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 244. Sailor. had been living on Lot No. 14. Joel was left there when seriously ill and Nelly became his nurse and soon after his bride. vii. Lydia MUNN was born on 3 Nov 1746 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.12 viii. Lydia (Lucy) MUNN was born on 30 Nov 1748 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,32 She died on 10 Feb 1844 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.33,34,35 She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.36 6. Capt. John CATLIN was born in May 1704 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.37,38 He died on 24 Sep 1758 in Burk's Fort, Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,39 He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.40,41 Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 14. Catling, 1758 In Memory of Capt. John Cat- ling who Died Septt 24, 1758, Aged 56 Years History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902, p. 335 He early entered the military service, attaining the rank of captain. Served under Captain Kellogg in Father Rasle's War; was lieutenant of a company of snow-shoe men in 1743; in command of Fort Shirley from Dec. 10, 1747 to Apr. 3, 1749; in the summer of 1749, was in command of a company above Northfield; Sept. 13, 1757, he led a company of 52 men from Deerfield to Fort Massachusetts. In 1758 he was in command of the cordon of twelve forts extending from Northfield to Pontoosuc on the West, with headquarters at Burk's Fort in Bernardston, where he died. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 105 Capt.; he early entered the military service; served under Capt. Kellogg in Father Rasle's war; lieut. of a company of snow-shoe man, 1743; in command of Fort Shirley from Dec. 10, 1747 to April 3, 1749; in the summer of 1749 was in command of a company above Northfield; Sept 13, 1757, he led a company of 52 men from Deerfield to Fort Mass.; in 1758 was in command of the cordon of 12 forts, extending from Northfield to Pontoosuc, with headquarters at Burke's fort Bernardston, where he died Sept. 24, 1758. Capt. John CATLIN and Mary MUNN were married on 15 Jun 1727 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.16,22,26,42 7. Mary MUNN was born on 7 Dec 1705 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.12,22,43 She died on 10 Nov 1763 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,42,44,45 She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.46,47 Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 15 Catlin, 1763 In Memory of Mrs. Mary Catlin the virtuous Relict of Capt. John Catlin She died Novr 10th AD 1763 Aged 58 Years. Capt. John CATLIN and Mary MUNN had the following children: i. John CATLIN was born on 8 Aug 1727 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,11,42 He died on 9 Aug 1727 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,42,48 ii. Catherine CATLIN was born on 8 Jan 1728/29 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,11,42 She died on 22 Apr 1798.10 iii. Rachel CATLIN was born on 9 Sep 1730 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,42,49 She died on 11 Dec 1790 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.50 iv. Joseph CATLIN was born on 4 Aug 1732 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.38,51 settled in Connecticut History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 106 Settled in Conway; alive in 1782. v. Maj. Seth CATLIN was born on 16 Jul 1734 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,49,51 He died on 19 Mar 1798 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.44,45 He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusets, 1924. p. 15 Catlin, 1798 In Memory of Seth Catlin Esqr. wo died March 19th 1798, aged Sixty three years History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 106 Major; was drummer inthe company of his father, 1757-8; second lieut. under Salah Barnard 1759; lieut. 1760; came out of the war as quartermaster in Col. Ruggles' regiment; for an account of his position and experience during the Rev. war, see ante, p. 741; on the return of peace Maj. Catlin took a prominent part in the affairs of the town; was often in town office, and selectman three years; he did not accumulate great possissions, and it was said "Major Catlin was too much of a gentleman to be a rich man;" Reuben Bardwell writes of him in 1837; "He was a man of urbanity, and strict integrity, but of very strong feelings; could never pass a scene of distress on the other side, or suffer guilt to pass with impunity;" being reproached by some Tory friends for naming them at some judicial investigation, the major burst out indignantly, "You didn't expect I was going to lie di you?" he lived on No. 22, where he kept tavern; he was a lover and breeder of fine horses, and me! t a fatal injury in being crushed a gainst the side of a stall by a high mettled barb. vi. Mary CATLIN was born on 27 Nov 1736 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,49,51 She died on 7 Jun 1781.52 vii. Oliver CATLIN was born on 16 Jan 1738/39 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,49,51 viii. Mercy CATLIN was born on 13 Sep 1741 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.10,49,51,53 She died on 12 Feb 1822 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts.53,54,55 3 ix. Dorothy CATLIN. Fourth Generation 8. Benjamin MUNN was born in 1683 in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.25,56 He died on 5 Feb 1774 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.21,57 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 243. Carpenter; he came here with his mother; in 1704 he was living in a half underground house in the side hill on his father Richard's home lot; Richard's youngest daughter was captured, the rest of the family barely escaped, and his house was burned; Munn's house was so covered with snow that it escaped notice, and he with wife and baby, remained undistured; selectman; sol. in French & Indian war; removed late in life to Northfield, where he died. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 504. Settled in Deerfield; escaped unharmed the desolation of Feb. 1704; removed late in life to Northfield, where he died. Benjamin MUNN and Thankful NIMS were married on 15 Jan 1702/3 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.16,58,59 9. Thankful NIMS was born on 29 Aug 1684 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.60,61,62 She died on 11 Jan 1746 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.6,60 Benjamin MUNN and Thankful NIMS had the following children: i. Thankful MUNN was born on 12 Jan 1703/4 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.12,22,26 She died on 22 Jun 1746 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.63,64,65 7 ii. Mary MUNN. iii. Benjamin MUNN was born on 26 May 1708 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.12,21,22 He died on 11 Jan 1710 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.21,22,35 4 iv. Benjamin MUNN. v. John MUNN was born on 16 Mar 1712/13 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.12,22,58,66 He died on 5 Apr 1785 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,60 History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 460 & 504. of Deerfield, Mass. Sol. at Fort Dummer, 1730 - 36; removed from Deerfield to Northfield, Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Franklin County, Massachusetts, Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1895, p. 54. John Munn, second, born in 1712, son of Benjamin, second, and grandson of the first-name John, settled at Gill in 1739, and improved his farm, upon which he resided until his death He reared a family of eight children. He son Seth, grandfather of Lorenzo P. , succeeded to a part of this farm, which he carried on with prosperous results, and died at the age of fifty-four years. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 244. Sol. at Fort Dummer 1730-6; removed to Northfield, Mass, 1740. vi. Rebecca MUNN was born on 10 Dec 1714 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.12,21,22 She died on 24 Jan 1715/16 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.6,21,22 vii. Abigail MUNN was born on 9 Jan 1717 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.12,21,22 viii. Samuel MUNN was born on 14 Sep 1719 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.2,21,22 He died on 9 Nov 1777 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts.4,67 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 244. Sol. in French and Indian wars; removed to Gill about 1753. ix. Rebecca MUNN was born on 14 Apr 1722 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.2,21,22 x. Sarah MUNN was born on 14 Nov 1724 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.2,21,22 xi. Mercy MUNN was born on 1 Jun 1728 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.12,21,22 12. Joseph CATLIN was born in 1676 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut.68 He died on 1 Mar 1704 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.69,70 He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.71 Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 48. Buried in a common grave in the south-eastern corner of the ground were the victims of the massacre. On one side of the stone which crowns the mound is: THE DEAD OF 1704 On the reverse: THE GRAVE OF 48 MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN, VICTIMS OF THE FRENCH AND INDIAN RAID ON DEERFIELD, FEBRUARY 29, 1704 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 105 He was one of the seven brave men who defended the Benoni Stebbins house 1704, and one of the nine who fell in the Meadow fight. Joseph CATLIN and Hannah SHELDON were married on 26 Jun 1701 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.72,73,74 13. Hannah SHELDON was born on 9 Oct 1683 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.73 She died on 13 Jul 1764 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.10 History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 105 She was in the Benoni Stebbins house with her husband and was wounded in the attack; she was carried to Northampton, Mass. Joseph CATLIN and Hannah SHELDON had the following children: i. John CATLIN was born on 24 Sep 1702 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.11,38 He died about 1703 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6 ii. Capt. John CATLIN. 14. Benjamin MUNN is the same as person number 8. 15. Thankful NIMS is the same as person number 9.