Samuel Hale (settler)

Samuel Hale (July 1, 1615 – November 9, 1693) was a founding settler of Hartford and Norwalk, Connecticut.

He was born on July 1, 1615, in Watton-on-Stone, Hertford, England, the son of John Hale and Martha MNU.

One validation of these siblings comes from the medical journal of Governor John Winthrop, who was also a physician: “25 Mar 1666 • Hartford, Connecticut treated: Peck, Martha: 45 y. wife of Paule, .... wormes & paine in back & other sicknes [sic] wch thinks is wind 2 dos 5g N. N. & 8g to take after.

He served in the Pequot War, with his brother Thomas, for which he received a lot in the Soldiers' Field.

He served as a deputy in the General Court of the Connecticut Colony representing Norwalk in 1656, 1657, 1658, and 1660.