1. Asaph Young
Asaph Young enlisted as a private in second company from Haddam Connecticut, May 8, 1775 and was discharged October 31, 1775 under general Spencer; captian Sam`l Wylls, Hartford, Conn., captian Ezakel Scott, Waterbury, Conn., leut. Sam Cooper,Chatharn, Conn.
Young , Asaph - Haddam , Page 438
1790 Census Index, Middlesex Co., CT
Surnames from N to YAsaph Young was a descendant of John Young who was in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts in 1648. John Young married Abigail Howland, niece of Pilgrim John Howland. His grandson, James Young, married Mary Higgins, a great granddaughter of Thomas Rogers who came over on the Mayflower and was one of the signers of the Mayflower Compact.
Just found your inquiry. I have a partial geneology compiled by Roscoe C. Young in March, 1924. It lists the children, grand children, great grand children, great great grandchildren and a few of the great great great grandchildren of Asaph Young and Abigail Brooks m. Chatham, Conn. 6.10/1777. My connection is through Asaph and Abigal's son Elijah. I believe these are the same Asaph and Abigal you are inquiring about. I am working on getting the information into Family Tree Maker. Ronda Hickman, hickrhon@hotmail.com Young Genforum message #6126
Marriages from the 2nd Congregational Church
of Middle Haddam (now Chatham), organized 24 Sep 1740;
Early Connecticut Marriages As found on Ancient Church Records
Prior to 1800,
Vol 4, Rev. Frederick W. Bailey, 1898Asaph Youngs & Abigail Brooks - m. 10 Jun 1777 - by Rev. Benjamin Boardman
7. David Young
War of 1812
Among the soldiers from the Neck engaged in the war of 1812-14 were: Captain Roswell BRAINERD, Ansel BRAINERD, Lester BRAINERD, Porter SMITH. David YOUNG, Elijah YOUNG. It was during the war of 1812-14, that several young men and boys, among whom was Oliver B. ARNOLD, of the Neck, went early one Sunday morning to the river to bathe, near a fish place, at Middle Haddam Landing. They saw in the distance a fleet of small fishing vessels coming up the river. It was at a time when a rumor was current that spies occasionally passed up the river in vessels, the better to avoid observation, in their endeavor to gain information. Perhaps influenced by this consideration in some degree, but more by a desire for fun, they quickly mounted on the capstan of the fish place several eel pots lying around, which from their size and shape resembled cannon. A dense fog coming on helped the illusion. A fire was kindled, and a long handled torch prepared and lighted. As the vessels came near, Neil GOFF, the captain of the party, waved his wooden sword over his head, and hailed them without effect.
He then, in a loud voice, ordered, "Prepare to fire!" The blazing torch was waved, and at his second hail the vessels came to and answered every question promptly, gave their number, freight, port, and destination. One of the questions was : "If they had seen any suspicious vessels?" Captain GOFF, apparently satisfied, told them they might proceed. One of them, as if in apology, remarked: "We didn't know that you fortified up here."
8. Jabish Young
The spelling Jabez as also been used for this ancester.