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Boston
Lynch
I am related to the Lynches through my great-grandmother, Marian Boston (nee Lynch). Her father was Eugene L. Lynch, born in New York, 1863; Marian's mother, Mary Lynch (nee Langan), was born in Pittston, PA, in 1870. Eugene's father was Thomas R. Lynch, a veteran of the Civil War. Thomas served in the 77th New York Milita as a colonel. Regimental History New York
"SEVENTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.
This regiment, not now in existence, but then located at New York city, was mustered in the service of the United States for 100 days, August 2, 1864; commanded by Col. Thomas Lynch, it (seven companies) served at the depot at Elmira, and, November 19, 1864, it was mustered out and honorably discharged from the United States service at New York city, to date November 9, 1864, having lost during its service by death of disease, one officer.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 2"
Wightman
I'm related to the Wightman family through my great-great-grandmother Sophia. Her father was Isaac Wightman. Isaac was born 1816 in Philadelphia. His father Nathan Wightman was born in 1780 in Groton, New London County, CT. Nathan's father, another Isaac, was born in 1744 in Groton. Isaac's father was Timothy Wightman, a Baptist minister, born 1719 in Groton. Timothy's father was Valentine Wightman, a Baptist minister born in April of 1681. Through Valentine's mother-in-law, Mary Sayles, I am related to Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island. The Wightman Families International lists a genealogy chart listing some more of Valentine Wightman's, and thus my, ancestors. Interesting among them is Edward Wightman, the last man burnt at the stake for heresy in England.
