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1. Robert WILLIAMS was born 1598 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England and was christened 11 Dec 1608 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. He died 1 Sep 1693 in Roxbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
HISTORY OF STONINGTON, CONN., by Wheeler, page 662.
Sailed for America in the ship "Rose" from Great Yarmouth, EN landing in New England in the year 1635. He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston, Mass., 1644. He died at Roxbury, Mass., Sept. 1, 1693.
HISTORY OF MONTVILLE, CONNECTICUT, Formerly the North Parish of New London"; C. Merton Babcock.
Robert Williams of Roxbury came from Norwich, England, about 1638 with his wife Elizabeth Stratton. He is the ancestor of families bearing the name who have been residents of New London County, and the divines, civilians, and warriors of this name who have honored the country of their birth." He married (2) Martha Strong, who died 22 Dec. 1704. Robert Williams died 1 Sept. 1693, aged about 100 years.
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