Edmund Ingalls, son of Robert, was born about 1598 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. He immigrated in 1628 to Salem, Massachusetts and with his brother, Francis, founded Lynn, Massachusetts in 1629. He married Ann, fathered nine children, and died in 1648.
The descendants of two brothers, George and Maturin Ricker of Dover NH who’s descendants resided principally in New Hampshire and Maine.
Hon. Thomas Murdock moved to Norwich from Connecticut in 1767, marrying Elizabeth Hatch and raising a family that included six children. Prominent in local affairs, he held various positions before his death in 1803. His sons, Asahel and Constant, were active voters, with Asahel eventually returning to Connecticut. Jasper, also a son, built an impressive residence at Norwich Plain. The estate changed hands over the years, influencing the town’s development, and remnants of it, including a fish pond, remain part of its history.
F.H. Knights, co-founder of George Knights & Co. in Sac City, arrived in September 1881 from Dubuque, Iowa, where he previously worked in the jewelry sector. In collaboration with his father, George Knights, he established a retail business specializing in footwear and accessories. The firm also serves as the county agent for the Crown sewing machine, showcasing its diverse offerings in the local market.