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• Note: 1644

Notes:

Note:
'The First Century of Springfield,' p. 551 (no other info.recorded). Benjamin Cooley was here in 1644, his name appearing in the records of that year. Two years after his arrival he was chosen a selectman and served in that office 18 years, the longest period of service given by one person. He was much employed in town affairs and was on all important committees during his active life. Samuel Terry was bound to service by William Pynchon to Benjamin Cooley, 'weaver,' for three years and six months, and it would appear that Cooley must have been engaged in weaving in England before coming to this country. His marriage is not on record here.

Buried:
Springfield's early settlers were laid to rest in the ancient "burying place" by the river, west of the church. Stone markers were not placed in Springfield until the next century. In 184the remains were removed to the newer Springfield Cemetery to make way for a railroad.
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Benjamin married Sarah UNKNOWN about 1642 in ENGLAND. Sarah died on 23 Aug 1684 in Longmeadow, Hampden, MA; was buried in Old Burying Ground, Springfield, Hampden, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Bethia COOLEY was born on 16 Sep 1643 in Springfield, Hampden, MA; died on 9 Dec 1711 in Springfield, Hampden, MA; was buried in Chicopee Cemetery, Chicopee, Hampden, MA.
2. Obadiah COOLEY was born on 27 Jan 1646 in Longmeadow, Hampden, MA; died on 3 Sep 1690 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.
3. Eliakim COOLEY was born on 8 Jan 1648/49 in Longmeadow, Hampden, MA; died on 1 Dec 1711 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.
4. Daniel COOLEY was born on 2 May 1651 in Longmeadow, Hampden, MA; died on 9 Feb 1727 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.
5. Sarah COOLEY was born on 27 Feb 1653/54 in Longmeadow, Hampden, MA; died on 14 Feb 1745.
6. Benjamin COOLEY was born on 1 Sep 1656 in Longmeadow, Hampden, MA; died on 29 Nov 1731.
7. Mary COOLEY was born on 22 Jun 1659 in Longmeadow, Hampden, MA; died on 6 Dec 1720 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.
8. Lieutenant Lieutenant Joseph COOLEY was born on 6 Mar 1661/62 in Longmeadow, Hampden, MA; died on 20 May 1740 in Somers, Tolland, CT.

William married Joan ARNOT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]