Genealogy of Thomas E Cady - Person Sheet
Genealogy of Thomas E Cady - Person Sheet
NameSamuel Rev. Gustin 
Birth22 Jun 1718, Stonington,New London, Conn.
Death10 Feb 1810
ReligionLDS B E SP SS
FatherSamuel Gustin (1681-)
MotherAbigail Shaw (1695-)
Misc. Notes
Besides the three sons that we have listed in the Revolutionary War Rev Samuel had a son Thomas or Joshua that was also in the Revolutionary War. There was also an Edward Gustin in the war as a Colonel of the Militia and his brother, Walter Gustin ,also served in the Revolutionary War- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Baptized by Rev. James Noyes
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He and his sister, Abigail, came to Lyme Conn. before 1739 They each married in Lyme and lived as neighbors for several years where they were among the earliest settlers.
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He took oath agreeable to the Constitution of Vt. on March 3.1778. He was listed on the citizen’s list of Rockingham Vt. in 1781 and served as a moderator of the town in the same year.
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In the census of 1790 he and his wife were listed in the home of his son John.
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Samuel Gustin was active in the early history of the Baptist Churches in Lyme, Marlow and Rockingham so a brief outline of their development may be of interest. Just when he became a Baptist is not know but probably before 1763, From that time his life was closely associated with the Baptist Church. In 1764 and 1765 a group of Baptists lead by Samuel Gustin built the first settlement in East Lyme. For a few years he lead the religious community but it has not been proven that he was an ordained minister.
Baptized by Rev. James Noyes
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He and his sister, Abigail, came to Lyme Conn. before 1739 They each married in Lyme and lived as neighbors for several years where they were among the earliest settlers.
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He took oath agreeable to the Constitution of Vt. on March 3.1778. He was listed on the citizen’s list of Rockingham Vt. in 1781 and served as a moderator of the town in the same year.
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In the census of 1790 he and his wife were listed in the home of his son John.
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Samuel Gustin was active in the early history of the Baptist Churches in Lyme, Marlow and Rockingham so a brief outline of their development may be of interest. Just when he became a Baptist is not know but probably before 1763, From that time his life was closely associated with the Baptist Church. In 1764 and 1765 a group of Baptists lead by Samuel Gustin built the first settlement in East Lyme. For a few years he lead the religious community but it has not been proven that he was an ordained minister.
Spouses
Marriageabt 1739, Lyme, CT.