1Henry A. Baker, History of Montville, Connecticut: Formerly the North Parish of New London from 1640 to 1896, p. 576 (1896).
"IV. JOSHUA (23), b. about 1697, son of Joshua Raymond and Mercy Sands; married 31 Aug., 1719, Elizabeth Christophers, daughter of John Christophers and Elizabeth Mulford. He settled in Montville, and was active in the affairs of the town and church.
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She died 12 May, 1730, aged 30 years. He afterwards married Sarah Lynde of Saybrook, 23 Nov. , 1730, and died 12 Nov., 1763. She died 19 Oct., 1771, aged 75 years.
Children.
26. Elizabeth, b. 24 April, 1720; m. Oliver Hazzard of South Kingston, R. I.
27. Mercy, b. 24 Dec., 1721; m. Thomas Williams.
28. Joshua, b. 22, Dec. 1723; m. Lucy Jewett.
29. John, b. 18 Jan., 1725; m. Elizabeth Griswold.
30. Edward, b. 15, Feb., 1727; m. Sarah Douglass.
31. Christopher, b. 17 July, 1729; m. Eleanor Fitch.".