the author found in old records of the Oxford Congregational Church the baptism of a David Johnson, son of David and Ester Johnson, baptized on February 29,1756. As that was the year of the birth of the Lexington Alarm soldier, it appears probable that these were his parents.
    There is a record of a David Johnson marrying an Elizabeth Hotchkiss on June 23, 1776; at this time the Lexington marcher would have been 20 years old, and this may be his marriage.
    Other military records indicate he was in Parkers' Company, having enlisted on May 20, 1777.  He was reported missing on December 7, 1777, and returned on August 19, 1778. He was discharged in May of 1780. Although there are no records to indicate the reason for Johnson's disappearance, it should be noted that a large number of men in this group were taken prisoner by the British on December 7, 1777, when the Revolutionary group had a particularly poor day in the field.
    There is a basis for assuming that the David Johnson of  Derby which is listed in the above record is the man buried in Pines Bridge - for he served with other men from New Haven County. However, the author has been unable to certify with certainty that this was the same man buried in Pines Bridge Cemetery.
    There is also a David Johnson who is listed as taking the Freeman's Oath in Derby in 1777 and also one who served at Horseneck. It is impossible to determine if this was the young man or his father, as both had the same name and were in the area during that time. The father died on December 28, 1778, at about the age of 45.

Sergeant John Riggs:
Sergeant John Riggs, who marched with Captain Clark in the Lexington Alarm was well-known in the Oxford area. He later attained the rank of Captain, and eventually assumed the title of Esquire. He was born in Derby on April 4, 1743, son of Lt. Joseph and Mabel Riggs of Derby. He married Elizabeth Hawkins, the daughter of Zachariah and Sarah Hawkins on December 22, 1767. His wife was born on January 10, 1746 and died on October 3, 1815.
    Riggs was admitted to the Oxford Congregational Church from Derby on August 1, 1771, with his wife Elizabeth. He