1687 | bought house and lot |
1688 | paid taxes as Stileman |
1689 | paid taxes as Stillman |
1689, 1692, 1696 | Selectman |
1693 | "had liberty to fortify Stillman house for benefit of those in North End without the palisade," His stockaded house had also a secret room in the chimney. One of the Regicides took refuge there. It is believed he was the one who appeared mysteriously during an Indian battle and rallied the colonists and disappeared by the time the battle was over. |
1696 | list of grand jury |
1698 | Representative from Hadley to General Court |
1703 | moved to Weathersfield, where second wife's relatives lived, for greater security for his family during Indian troubles. Engaged in mercantile business there and trade with West Indies and England |
Real estate transactions in Weathersfield show that he transferred considerable land to his sons before he died and his will divides a large property. His children were educated - at least one (Benjamin) went to Yale.