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October 17, 1777 - John Bonner
British General John Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga, to General Horatio Gates, the new commander of the northern army. The "Convention of Saratoga," negotiated by Gates, allows Burgoyne's army of 5,871 British regulars and German mercenaries to return to England and Europe on the promise that they will not fight in North America again. Congress finds various reasons for not allowing Burgoyne's army to leave, for fear that its return to England or the Continent will free an equal number of other troops to come to North America to fight. Burgoyne's army will be detained in various locations in Massachusetts and then settled on a tract of land in Virginia near Charlottesville. In September 1781, the "Convention Army" is removed to Maryland because of Cornwallis's invasion of Virginia. At the close of the War, Burgoyne's army has dwindled to a mere 1,500 due to escapes, desertions, but most significantly to the number of the troops deciding to stay and settle in America. John Bonner was among those that stayed in America. (John is Howie’s 5g-grandfather.)
October 22, 1808: - John C. Haynes
Reported in the Portsmouth Oracle that "At the late session of the Superior Court of Judicature in the county of Grafton, John Haynes, Esq. late a member of the New Hampshire Legislature, was convicted of dealing in counterfeit money, and sentenced to pay three hundred dollars fine, and suffer one year's imprisonment." ( John is Myra’s 3g-grandfather.)
October 22, 1847 – David R. Hyer
During a special session of the legislature for the Territory of Wisconsin, Governor Henry Dodge appoints officers for the newly formed Wisconsin militia. David R. Hyer is appointed captain of Company 7, Third Division, Second Brigade. The militia was expected to be ready for whatever they were called upon to do within 24 hours of being notified. (David is Howie’s 2g-grandfather)
October 24, 1665 – Rev. Nathaniel Brewster
The Town of Setauket, (now Brookhaven) Long Island, New York, voted to purchase the home and property of Matthew Prior to be used as a parsonage for Rev. Nathaniel Brewster. The Presbyterian Church had been founded in 1660. Rev. Brewster was invited to be the first pastor of the church. He and his family moved from Boston. He would pastor this church until his death in 1690. (Nathaniel is Howie’s 8g-grandfather)
October 24, 1842 - Mary (Wallcraft) Grant, John Grant Jr.
Arrives in New York City, NY. from England on the ship "Virginian". She is traveling with her children, Job age 10, Susan age 8, Esther age 6, Robert age 4, and John Jr. age 1. Her husband, John Grant Sr. arrived earlier this same year. (Mary is Howie’s 3g-grandmother, John Jr. is Howie’s 2g-grandfather)
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