Anthony Stoddard

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Probably born in London. A linen draper of Boston by 1639. In 1641 he is listed in the records of the Skinners Guild of London as being in New England.

A holder of many public offices, he has said to have served Boston as a deputy to the general court at more sessions than any other individual. As constable, on 7 Sep 1641, he refused to serve a warrant against Francis Hutchinson and was fined. At his death he was called the "ancientest shop-keeper in town."

Anthony married Mary Downing about 1639. Mary (daughter of Emanuel Downing and Anne Ware) was born about 1618; died on 16 Jun 1647 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Rev. Solomon Stoddard was born on 4 Oct 1643 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1729 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; was buried in Bridge Street Cemetery, Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.