Solomon Stoddard was born in Boston on September 26,1643 to Anthony Stoddard, a wealthy Boston merchant, and Mary Downing (sister of Sir George Downing (for whom Downing Street in London is named), niece to Governor John Winthrop).
Solomon Stoddard was born in Boston on September 26,1643. He was the son of Anthony Stoddard, a wealthy Boston merchant, and Mary Downing (sister of Sir George Downing (for whom Downing Street in London is named), niece to Governor John Winthrop).