Family of Joseph CODDINGTON and Elizabeth INSLEE

Husband: Joseph CODDINGTON

Wife: Elizabeth INSLEE

Note on Wife: Elizabeth INSLEE

from Rev. Dally's Woodbridge and Vicinity in the Revolution, p263

Elizabeth Inslee, who afterward married Joseph Coddington, once came near being mutilated for life by the brutality of a British soldier. Large bodies of the enemy's troops were accustomed to collect on Spunk Hill (right above Isaac Flood's residence). for drill and parade, presenting a brilliant appearance with the long line of bayonets glistening in the sun and gaudy uniforms of red and gold. But the community was generally terror-striken at their approach, and the sacredness of home was invaded wherever they stacked their arms. They would enter the houses near by and take away any object that struck their fancy. Coming unceremoniously into Jonathan Inslee's house one day, a soldier spied a valuable ring on one of Elizabeth's fingers. He strode toward her and was about to cut off her finger to obtain the piece of jewelry when an officer suddenly appeared, sharply rebuked the inhuman fellow, and sent him back to camp.

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