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Thomas Vincent 2, (William 1), b. 15 Sept. 1656; resident of Edgartown and is called a gunsmith (1689) and a locksmith (1707) ; probably removed to Norwich, Conn. before 1707, where his wife's family resided. He married Sarah Post, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Andrews) Post of Norwich about 1676. She was born Nov. 1657. He probably returned to Edgartown and administration of his estate was granted 4 March 1740, and the inventory of his estate showed property to value of £240-4-0. They had the following named children:
1. Abigail,1 b. 1677; m. Nathaniel Pease (64).
2. Thomas, b. 1679.
3. Mary, b. (.1681); m. Ebenezer Cleveland (22).
4. Reuben, b. 1685.
5. Sarah, b. 1688; m. Nathan Pease (100).
6. Nathaniel, b. (1690).
7. Abiah, b. 1692; m. Benjamin Pease (68).
8. Joseph, b. 1698.
9. Mehitable, b. 1701; m. Jethro Dunham (63).
History of Martha's Vineyard Vol.3, p. 485, by Charles Edward Banks