Mathew Waller
Mathew Waller (baptized September 18, 1617 – May 26, 1680) was an early settler of New London, Connecticut Colony. He was among the six hired in 1650 by John Winthrop Jr.–the founder of New London (then Pequot Plantation)–to build the town's first gristmill. Before settling in New London, Waller lived in Salem (Massachusetts Bay Colony) and Providence Plantations. Family Mathew Waller's parents were Thomas and Sarah (Wolterton) Waller, both of England. He was baptized in 1617 at the Church of St. Andrew, Holborn in London, England. Waller immigrated to New England before 1637. His mother and at least two of his siblings, William and Bridget, also immigrated. William was one of the original settlers of Saybrook (now Lyme), Connecticut. Mathew Waller and Sarah, whose maiden name is unknown, were married in New England. They had two daughters, Sarah and Rebecka. His daughter Sarah never married and Rebecka was married twice but had no children. New England Waller owned land in Salem by 1637, in Providence by 1643, and in New London by 1651. His immediate family followed him later to Providence, perhaps as late as 1648, and to New London after the mid-1660s. Salem (1637–1648) In 1637 Waller was enfranchised