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| 3551 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in father-in-law's will. Will in the Rochester Archdeaconry Court in Kent: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23161-2165-50?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-FWG:250713201,250719201,250744301, images 147-149, Amos Gatland, Registered Will DRa/Pwr 1.143; Original Will DRa/Pw4: Amos Gatland of Brenchley, yeoman Date of will: 20 Aug 1684 - Bequeaths 20 shillings to the parish - "Elizabeth Gatland widow late wife of Amos Gatland my son deceased" - "Margaret my daughter now wife of Roger Knell" - "Mary Knell my Grand-child daughter of the said Roger Knell by the said Margaret my daughter" to be paid at 21 or marriage. - "John Martin my son-in-law" - "Elizabeth my daughter now wife of the said John Martin." - John Martin, son-in-law, named as executor - Refences an indenture dated 15 Jul 1663 between "Nicholas Fessenden then of Brenchley aforesaid Yeioman of the one part and me the said Amos Gateland and John Gatland my sonne since deceased of the other part." Concerns 26 acres with improvements in Brenchley called "Trench". Mentions John's daughters Mary Gatland and Jane Gatland. - Grandchildren John Knell and Roger Knell, "sons of Roger Knell and Margaret my daughter", to receive property called "Antroe" in Brenchley which he bought of Thomas Wood consisting of about ten acres. - Grandchild Amos Knell, son of Roger and Margaret Knell, to receive four parcels of land totalling seven acres where he now lives called the "Ton Acres" which he bought from Thomas Wood to be held in trust for Amos until his mother Margaret's decease. - Part of the land called the "Trench" Elizabeth Martin, his daughter wife of John Martin and then to pass to her children John Martin, Mary Martin, and Amye Martin. Witnesses Geo. Hooper Snr., Thomas Brodby, Geo. Hooper Jnr. Probated 6 Feb 1684[/85] CHRISTENING: 1. Online Brenchley church records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23569-45976-97?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F29:252597701,252665801,252672901 MARRIAGE: 1. Family Search's "England Marriages, 1538-1973" | Knell, Roger (I1494)
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| 3552 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in father-in-law's will. Will in the Rochester Archdeaconry Court in Kent: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23161-2165-50?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-FWG:250713201,250719201,250744301, images 147-149, Amos Gatland, Registered Will DRa/Pwr 1.143; Original Will DRa/Pw4: Amos Gatland of Brenchley, yeoman Date of will: 20 Aug 1684 - Bequeaths 20 shillings to the parish - "Elizabeth Gatland widow late wife of Amos Gatland my son deceased" - "Margaret my daughter now wife of Roger Knell" - "Mary Knell my Grand-child daughter of the said Roger Knell by the said Margaret my daughter" to be paid at 21 or marriage. - "John Martin my son-in-law" - "Elizabeth my daughter now wife of the said John Martin." - John Martin, son-in-law, named as executor - Refences an indenture dated 15 Jul 1663 between "Nicholas Fessenden then of Brenchley aforesaid Yeioman of the one part and me the said Amos Gateland and John Gatland my sonne since deceased of the other part." Concerns 26 acres with improvements in Brenchley called "Trench". Mentions John's daughters Mary Gatland and Jane Gatland. - Grandchildren John Knell and Roger Knell, "sons of Roger Knell and Margaret my daughter", to receive property called "Antroe" in Brenchley which he bought of Thomas Wood consisting of about ten acres. - Grandchild Amos Knell, son of Roger and Margaret Knell, to receive four parcels of land totalling seven acres where he now lives called the "Ton Acres" which he bought from Thomas Wood to be held in trust for Amos until his mother Margaret's decease. - Part of the land called the "Trench" Elizabeth Martin, his daughter wife of John Martin and then to pass to her children John Martin, Mary Martin, and Amye Martin. Witnesses Geo. Hooper Snr., Thomas Brodby, Geo. Hooper Jnr. Probated 6 Feb 1684[/85] CHRISTENING: 1. Online Brenchley Church records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23569-45817-28?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F29:252597701,252665801,252672901 MARRIAGE: 1. Online Brenchley Church records https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23231-23085-28?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F68:252597701,252665801,252675901 Amos Gateland and Elizabeth Huggitt the widow of Anthony Huggitt. 2. Record in Brenchley shows her as Elizabeth Huggitt, widow of Anthony Huggit. The marriage of Anthony Huggit shows her as Elizabeth Pattenden. | Pattenden, Elizabeth (I767)
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| 3553 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in father-in-law's will. Will in the Rochester Archdeaconry Court in Kent: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23161-2165-50?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-FWG:250713201,250719201,250744301, images 147-149, Amos Gatland, Registered Will DRa/Pwr 1.143; Original Will DRa/Pw4: Amos Gatland of Brenchley, yeoman Date of will: 20 Aug 1684 - Bequeaths 20 shillings to the parish - "Elizabeth Gatland widow late wife of Amos Gatland my son deceased" - "Margaret my daughter now wife of Roger Knell" - "Mary Knell my Grand-child daughter of the said Roger Knell by the said Margaret my daughter" to be paid at 21 or marriage. - "John Martin my son-in-law" - "Elizabeth my daughter now wife of the said John Martin." - John Martin, son-in-law, named as executor - Refences an indenture dated 15 Jul 1663 between "Nicholas Fessenden then of Brenchley aforesaid Yeioman of the one part and me the said Amos Gateland and John Gatland my sonne since deceased of the other part." Concerns 26 acres with improvements in Brenchley called "Trench". Mentions John's daughters Mary Gatland and Jane Gatland. - Grandchildren John Knell and Roger Knell, "sons of Roger Knell and Margaret my daughter", to receive property called "Antroe" in Brenchley which he bought of Thomas Wood consisting of about ten acres. - Grandchild Amos Knell, son of Roger and Margaret Knell, to receive four parcels of land totalling seven acres where he now lives called the "Ton Acres" which he bought from Thomas Wood to be held in trust for Amos until his mother Margaret's decease. - Part of the land called the "Trench" Elizabeth Martin, his daughter wife of John Martin and then to pass to her children John Martin, Mary Martin, and Amye Martin. Witnesses Geo. Hooper Snr., Thomas Brodby, Geo. Hooper Jnr. Probated 6 Feb 1684[/85] MARRIAGE: 1. Online Brenchley Church records https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23231-23085-28?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F68:252597701,252665801,252675901 Amos Gateland and Elizabeth Huggitt the widow of Anthony Huggitt. BURIAL: 1. Brenchley Parish records show two Amos Gatelands buried: - Amos Gateland, bur. 25 May 1683. Notes his name includes "jnr." - Amos Gateland, bur. 12 dec 1684. Notes him as "an old man." 2. Online Brenchley Church records https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23231-23191-29?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F68:252597701,252665801,252675901 | Gateland, Amos (I334)
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| 3554 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in grandfather's will abstract: 12/30/1811, William Johnston, Dover Twp., Monmouth Co., will of. Lands to be equally divided between 6 sons: Jonathan, Samuel, Joseph, John, William and James. Cedar swamp lying north of the road to go with and remain for use of the old place. Son, Joel, blacksmith tools, he having had is share of the land. To 6 daughters, Naomi Winner, Sarah Johnston, Hannah Ashton, Lucretia Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Lida Shumand, all moveable estate to be equally divided except 1 bed and bedding which is to be given to Elizabeth Phillips. Executors: Jonathan Johnston, John Johnston, Garret Irons [son of his wife's sister, Nelly]. Witnesses: Samuel Morris, William Phillips [son of Naomi by her first husband?]. Proved 4/2/1812. Inventory 4/1/1812 by Reuben Haines & Samuel Corlies. File 8959M 2. Email from Mike Morrissey 16 Dec 2017 mikemorr@hotmail.com: "One note on the descendants of Naomi Johnson, probably wife of Andrew Phillips: I think their daughter, Elizabeth, who probably married James Haymen, Hayman, James and Phillips, Elizabeth; Toms River, 10/08/1814, Haines, R., A3o Probably married 2nd, Abraham Kimble: https://mcapps.co.monmouth.nj.us/Web/Archives/MarriageSearch.aspx Husband Last Name: Kimble, Abraham Wife Last Name: Hayman, Elizabeth Location: Toms River Marriage Date: 07/18/1816 Performed By: Haines, R. Box: A4a https://mcapps.co.monmouth.nj.us/Web/Archives/MarriageSearch.aspx Possible Census Records: 1830 Howesdale, Wayne, PA Abraham V. Kimble 1 1 1 0 0 1 / 0 1 0 0 0 1 1840 Texas, Wayne, PA Abram V. Kimble 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 / 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 [born before 1800, married bef 1820] Home in 1850: Texas, Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA Abraham Kimball 60, PA Elizabeth Kimball 50, NJ Stephen N Kimball 14, PA Ann E Kimball 6, PA | Phillips, Elizabeth (I3069)
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| 3555 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in grandfather's will. Will in the Rochester Archdeaconry Court in Kent: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23161-2165-50?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-FWG:250713201,250719201,250744301, images 147-149, Amos Gatland, Registered Will DRa/Pwr 1.143; Original Will DRa/Pw4: Amos Gatland of Brenchley, yeoman Date of will: 20 Aug 1684 - Bequeaths 20 shillings to the parish - "Elizabeth Gatland widow late wife of Amos Gatland my son deceased" - "Margaret my daughter now wife of Roger Knell" - "Mary Knell my Grand-child daughter of the said Roger Knell by the said Margaret my daughter" to be paid at 21 or marriage. - "John Martin my son-in-law" - "Elizabeth my daughter now wife of the said John Martin." - John Martin, son-in-law, named as executor - Refences an indenture dated 15 Jul 1663 between "Nicholas Fessenden then of Brenchley aforesaid Yeioman of the one part and me the said Amos Gateland and John Gatland my sonne since deceased of the other part." Concerns 26 acres with improvements in Brenchley called "Trench". Mentions John's daughters Mary Gatland and Jane Gatland. - Grandchildren John Knell and Roger Knell, "sons of Roger Knell and Margaret my daughter", to receive property called "Antroe" in Brenchley which he bought of Thomas Wood consisting of about ten acres. - Grandchild Amos Knell, son of Roger and Margaret Knell, to receive four parcels of land totalling seven acres where he now lives called the "Ton Acres" which he bought from Thomas Wood to be held in trust for Amos until his mother Margaret's decease. - Part of the land called the "Trench" Elizabeth Martin, his daughter wife of John Martin and then to pass to her children John Martin, Mary Martin, and Amye Martin. Witnesses Geo. Hooper Snr., Thomas Brodby, Geo. Hooper Jnr. Probated 6 Feb 1684[/85] CHRISTENING: 1. Online Brenchley Church records https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23231-22893-20?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F68:252597701,252665801,252675901 November 1676: Baptized the 5th day John son of Roger Knell and of Margaret Gateland his wife, at Yalding. | Knell, John (I1041)
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| 3556 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in grandfather's will. Will in the Rochester Archdeaconry Court in Kent: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23161-2165-50?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-FWG:250713201,250719201,250744301, images 147-149, Amos Gatland, Registered Will DRa/Pwr 1.143; Original Will DRa/Pw4: Amos Gatland of Brenchley, yeoman Date of will: 20 Aug 1684 - Bequeaths 20 shillings to the parish - "Elizabeth Gatland widow late wife of Amos Gatland my son deceased" - "Margaret my daughter now wife of Roger Knell" - "Mary Knell my Grand-child daughter of the said Roger Knell by the said Margaret my daughter" to be paid at 21 or marriage. - "John Martin my son-in-law" - "Elizabeth my daughter now wife of the said John Martin." - John Martin, son-in-law, named as executor - Refences an indenture dated 15 Jul 1663 between "Nicholas Fessenden then of Brenchley aforesaid Yeioman of the one part and me the said Amos Gateland and John Gatland my sonne since deceased of the other part." Concerns 26 acres with improvements in Brenchley called "Trench". Mentions John's daughters Mary Gatland and Jane Gatland. - Grandchildren John Knell and Roger Knell, "sons of Roger Knell and Margaret my daughter", to receive property called "Antroe" in Brenchley which he bought of Thomas Wood consisting of about ten acres. - Grandchild Amos Knell, son of Roger and Margaret Knell, to receive four parcels of land totalling seven acres where he now lives called the "Ton Acres" which he bought from Thomas Wood to be held in trust for Amos until his mother Margaret's decease. - Part of the land called the "Trench" Elizabeth Martin, his daughter wife of John Martin and then to pass to her children John Martin, Mary Martin, and Amye Martin. Witnesses Geo. Hooper Snr., Thomas Brodby, Geo. Hooper Jnr. Probated 6 Feb 1684[/85] CHRISTENING 1. Online Brenchley Church records https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23231-23191-29?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F68:252597701,252665801,252675901 | Knell, Amos (I1040)
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| 3557 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in grandfather's will. Will in the Rochester Archdeaconry Court in Kent: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23161-2165-50?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-FWG:250713201,250719201,250744301, images 147-149, Amos Gatland, Registered Will DRa/Pwr 1.143; Original Will DRa/Pw4: Amos Gatland of Brenchley, yeoman Date of will: 20 Aug 1684 - Bequeaths 20 shillings to the parish - "Elizabeth Gatland widow late wife of Amos Gatland my son deceased" - "Margaret my daughter now wife of Roger Knell" - "Mary Knell my Grand-child daughter of the said Roger Knell by the said Margaret my daughter" to be paid at 21 or marriage. - "John Martin my son-in-law" - "Elizabeth my daughter now wife of the said John Martin." - John Martin, son-in-law, named as executor - Refences an indenture dated 15 Jul 1663 between "Nicholas Fessenden then of Brenchley aforesaid Yeioman of the one part and me the said Amos Gateland and John Gatland my sonne since deceased of the other part." Concerns 26 acres with improvements in Brenchley called "Trench". Mentions John's daughters Mary Gatland and Jane Gatland. - Grandchildren John Knell and Roger Knell, "sons of Roger Knell and Margaret my daughter", to receive property called "Antroe" in Brenchley which he bought of Thomas Wood consisting of about ten acres. - Grandchild Amos Knell, son of Roger and Margaret Knell, to receive four parcels of land totalling seven acres where he now lives called the "Ton Acres" which he bought from Thomas Wood to be held in trust for Amos until his mother Margaret's decease. - Part of the land called the "Trench" Elizabeth Martin, his daughter wife of John Martin and then to pass to her children John Martin, Mary Martin, and Amye Martin. Witnesses Geo. Hooper Snr., Thomas Brodby, Geo. Hooper Jnr. Probated 6 Feb 1684[/85] CHRISTENING: 1. Online Brenchley Church records https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23231-23085-28?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F68:252597701,252665801,252675901 Names parents as Roger Knell and Margaret Gateland. | Knell, Mary (I1035)
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| 3558 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in grandfather's will. Will in the Rochester Archdeaconry Court in Kent: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23161-2165-50?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-FWG:250713201,250719201,250744301, images 147-149, Amos Gatland, Registered Will DRa/Pwr 1.143; Original Will DRa/Pw4: Amos Gatland of Brenchley, yeoman Date of will: 20 Aug 1684 - Bequeaths 20 shillings to the parish - "Elizabeth Gatland widow late wife of Amos Gatland my son deceased" - "Margaret my daughter now wife of Roger Knell" - "Mary Knell my Grand-child daughter of the said Roger Knell by the said Margaret my daughter" to be paid at 21 or marriage. - "John Martin my son-in-law" - "Elizabeth my daughter now wife of the said John Martin." - John Martin, son-in-law, named as executor - Refences an indenture dated 15 Jul 1663 between "Nicholas Fessenden then of Brenchley aforesaid Yeioman of the one part and me the said Amos Gateland and John Gatland my sonne since deceased of the other part." Concerns 26 acres with improvements in Brenchley called "Trench". Mentions John's daughters Mary Gatland and Jane Gatland. - Grandchildren John Knell and Roger Knell, "sons of Roger Knell and Margaret my daughter", to receive property called "Antroe" in Brenchley which he bought of Thomas Wood consisting of about ten acres. - Grandchild Amos Knell, son of Roger and Margaret Knell, to receive four parcels of land totalling seven acres where he now lives called the "Ton Acres" which he bought from Thomas Wood to be held in trust for Amos until his mother Margaret's decease. - Part of the land called the "Trench" Elizabeth Martin, his daughter wife of John Martin and then to pass to her children John Martin, Mary Martin, and Amye Martin. Witnesses Geo. Hooper Snr., Thomas Brodby, Geo. Hooper Jnr. Probated 6 Feb 1684[/85] CHRISTENING 1. Online Brenchley Church records https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23231-23734-83?cc=1952887&wc=M62M-F68:252597701,252665801,252675901 | Knell, Roger (I295)
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| 3559 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in her father's obituary of 29 Jul 1931: "He is survived by the following children: James Ferris, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Elton Richie Ferris, Rupert, Idaho; John L. Ferris, Beaver; Lucy, a daughter, at Sacramento, Calif.; Pitney Ferris, who enlisted in the world war from Montana, and who has not been heard from since; step-Children: Mrs. C. H. Hales, Ogden; Mrs. Grace Bishop, Los Angeles, Calif.; Ebbie Stevens, Fallon, Nev.; one sister, Mrs. Marlo S. Browning Stroud, Okla." 2. Mentioned in her brother's obituary of 26 Jul 1935: "... the following sisters, Mrs. Elmina Elder, Provo, and Mrs. Sadie Hales, Ogden, Utah." 3. Per brother John Lincoln Ferris' obituary of 14 May 1937: "Besides his widow, Mr. Ferris is survived by a son and daughter, Duane and Martha Ferris, Beaver; a stepdaughter and two stepsons, Mrs. Julia Campeau, Inglewood, Cal.; Wallace Dean, Logan; Warren Dean, Beaver; two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Hales, Ogden; Mrs. Grace Hutchingson, Glendale, Cal.; a brother, Elton Ferris, Burley, Idaho; one half-brother, Ebbie Stevens, Fallon, Nev." 4. Censuses: 1900 US: Junction, Piute, Utah, p. 230, ED 114, 5 and 6 Jun 1900, entry 27 [living next door to son John Willard Stoker]: Michael Stoker, head, b. Sep 1834, 65, Widower, b. in Illinois, both parents born in PA [birth information appears to be in error for Michael and parents]. Sarah C. Stoker, b. Jun 1883, 16, single, b. in UT, fa. b. in Illinois, mo. b. in Utah [birth date appears in error]. 1910 US: Marysvale Precinct, Piute, Utah, pp. 2/3 of 11, family 22: Charles H. Hales, 29, m. 8 years,. Sarah K., wife, 26, m. once for 8 years, 4 total children with 2 living, UT, Unknown, UT. Irene, dau., 5, UT, Unk., Unk. Clemont, son, 1-4/12, UT, Unk., Unk. 1914 LDS Church: 28 Nov 1914, 9th Ward, Weber Stake [Ogden, UT], Hales, all born in Utah: Charles Henry, 33, b. 30 Mar 1880, priesthood office of Deacon. Sarah C., 30. Irene, 10. Clemont, 6. Duane, 3 1920 Township 5, Driggs, Teton, Idaho, 5 Jan 1920, p. 161, family 24 (next door is Charles' brother Orval W. Hales and his family): Charles H. Hales, 38, UT IA UT, farm laborer. Sarah C., wife, 35, UT OH UT. Irene, dau., 14, UT UT UT. Clemont, son, 11, UT UT UT. Dwane S., son, 7, UT UT UT. Doyle C., son, 5, UT UT UT. Jack, son, 2-6/12, UT UT UT. (Charles Henry) 1925 LDS Church: 28 Oct 1925, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT, Hales [note variance in birth year of Doyle]: Charles Henry, b. 30 Mar 1880, priesthood office of Deacon. Sarah Catherine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884. Irene, b. 11 Feb 1905. Clemont, b. 12 Dec 1908. Duwayne S., b. 9 Jan 1912. Doyle Charles, b. 21 Jul 1915. 1930 LDS Church: 13 Aug 1930, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT: Charles Henry Hales, b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parowan, UT, married. Sarah Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884 at Junction, UT, married. Clemont Hales, b. 12 Dec 1908 at Junction, UT. Dwane Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction, UT. Doyle H. Hales, b. 21 Jul 1914 at Salt Lake City, UT. Jack Hales Charles Henry, b. 17 Jul 1917 at Ogden, UT., ward record no. 31144. Melba Hales, b. 20 Jun 1921 at Driggs, ID, ward record no. 31143. 1935 LDS Church: 21 May 1935, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT [note variance in Clemont's and Doyle's birth years]: Charles Henry Hales, b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parowan, UT, married. Sarah Catherine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884 at Junction, UT, married. Charles Henry Hales Jr., b. 17 Jul 1917 at Ogden, UT., ward record no. 31144. Melba Hales, b. 20 Jun 1921 at Driggs, ID, ward record no. 31143. Clemont Hales, b. 12 Dec 1910 at Junction, UT. Dwane Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction, UT. Doyle Hales, b. 21 Jul 1915 at Salt Lake City, UT. 1940 US: South Ogden, Weber, Utah, 1 Apr 1940, 3806 Adams Ave., #282, owns home valued at $2500 Charles H. Hales, 59, UT, railroad baggageman. Sarah C., wife, 56, UT Melba, dau., 19, ID, telephone company operator. Monty, son, 31, UT, fruit canning company mach. repairman. Lavaun Hales, dau-in-law, 21, UT. 1950 LDS Church, FHL film 471495, 5 May 1950, 3806 Ogden Ave, Ogden 14th Ward, So. Ogden Stake: Charles Henry Hales, deacon, b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parowan, UT. Sarah Cathrine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884 at Junction, UT. Notes they were previously members of the Ogden 7th Ward residing at 1037 16th St. BIOGRAPHY: 1. Copy of Social Security Change of Record Form to replace card, 26 Mar 1943: Social Sec. #528-14-0514. Also known as Sadie S(toker) Hales. Worked at Utah quartermaster depot, chemical section, W. 2nd St., Ogden, UT; address 3806 Ogden Ave., Ogden, Utah; parents noted as Michael Stoker and Martha Catherine Frederick. 2. Court case awarding custody of Sarah Catherine Stoker from her step father to her natural father. At this time, Michael had been divorced from Martha Catherine Frederick for about ten years and she had been married to Ferris for about seven years and had recently died; Sarah was 12. 1900 US Census confirms that Sarah was living with Michael Stoker after this case. Transcriptions: "Piute District Court, Minute Book A (3 Feb 1896 - 1 Dec 1922," p. 25, Tuesday, Oct 20th 1896 per FHL film 497779: "Michael Stoker vs. John S. Ferris. On this day came John S. Ferris bringing before the Court the body of Sarah Catharine Stoker, in pursuance of a Writ of Habeus Corpus heretofore issued herein; and not then being represented in said case by and of any counsel and stating to the court that he was unable to employ an attorney to defend him in said case; it was therefore ordered that Gilbert R. [Beebe?], Esq. be and is hereby duly appointed by the court to represent defendant in this action; Samuel L. Page, Esq. appearing as attorney for the plaintiff herein. And the Court after hearing the arguments of counsel for the respective parties and being fully advised in the premise ordered that the custoday[sic] of the Child, Sarah Catherine Stoker be and the same is hereby awarded to the plaintiff herein and that decree and finding be filed accordingly." W.M. McCarty, Judge. "Piute District Court, Judgement Record, Book A, May 11, 1896 - Oct. 8, 1924, pp. 11-14: "In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of Utah, Piute County, [Case] No. 18, In the Matter of the Application of Michael Stoker, vs. John S. Ferris for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. This cause haveing heretofore, on the 20th day of October A.D. 1896 submitted to the Court for decision upon the petition of plaintiff and the return of the defendant to the Writ of Habeas Corpus heretofore granted and served herein, Samuel L. Page, Esq., appeareed as attorney for the plaintiff and Gilbert Beebe, Esq., appeared as attorney for the defendnant. And the Court having heard the proofs of the respective parties and considered the same and the records and papers in the same, and the arguments of the respective attorneys thereon, and the same having been submitted to the court for its decision, and the court being fully advised now finds the following facts. First. That one Sarah Catherine Stoker of the age of twelve years, the infant daughter of the above named plaintiff and one Martha C. Stoker, now deceased, is the person for whose custoday [sic] and application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus was made by the plaintiff. Second. That said Sarah Catherine Stoker is the infant daughter of the plaintiff herein, and one Martha C. Stoker, a former and divorced wife of petitioner now deceased. Third. That on or about the 10th day of May, 1886, the said Martha C. Stoker was divorced from the plaintiff herein, and was decreed to be the lawfull [sic] guardian of the said Sarah Catherine Stoker then of the age of about two years. Fourth. That on or about the [blank] day of [blank] 18[blank] the said Martha C. Stoker became the wife of the defendant herein and remained so until her death which occurred on or about the [blank] day of [blank] 1896 at Marysvale, Piute County in the State of Utah. Fifth. That at the time of death of the said Martha C. Ferris, formerly Martha C. Stoker as aforesaid, the said Sarah Catherine Stoker was residing with and under the care and control of her the said Martha C. Ferris and the defendant herein. Sixth. That after the death of the said Martha C. Ferris as aforesaid to wit on the 27th day of August A.D. 1896 the plaintiff demanded of the defendant the custoday of the said Sarah Catherine Stoker, but the defendant refused and continued to refuse to deliver to the plaintiff the custoday of the said Sarah Catherine Stoker. Seventh. That the allegations and arguemnts contained in the petition of the plaintiff are true and that the denial and allegations of the defendant's answer on return to the Writ of Habeus Corpus are untrue. As conclusions of law from the foregoing facts the court now hereby finds and decides: First. That the plaintiff is entitiled to a decree as prayed for in his petition, adjudging, that he is the lawful guardian of the said Sarah Catherine Stoker and that she, the said Sarah Catherine Stoker be restored to him and that he be awarded the sole care, custoday and control of her the said Sarah Catherine Stoker. Second. That the defendant John S. Ferris and all present members of his family be permitted at all reasonable times to visit and converse with her the said Sarah Catherine Stoker and that she the said Sarah Catherine Stoker be permitted to visit defendant and all present members of his family at such times as the plaintiff may see fit, said visits in no case to exceed three days and nights in duration without the consent of the plaintiff. Third. That the plaintiff is entitiled to a judgment for his costs herein taxed at $26.35 and judgment is hereby ordered to entered accordingly. (Signed) W.M. McCarty, Judge. Junction October 20th 1896. In the District Court of the Sixth Judical District of the State of Utah, County of Piute. In the Matter of the Application of Michael Stoker, vs. John S. Ferris for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Judgment by the Court. This cause came on regularly for trial on the 20th day of October A.D. 1896, Samuel L. Page, Esq., appearing as counsel for the plaintiff and Gilbert Beebe, Esq., appearing for the defendant, upon the petition of the plaintiff and upon the answer and return of the defendant, and upon proofs taken in said action from which it appears that all the material grounds of plaintiff's petition were true and sustained by testimony free from all objection as to its competency, admissability, and sufficiency and the evidence being closed the cause was submitted to the Court for its consideration, and after due deliberation theron the court declares its findings and decision in writing which is filed and ordered that judgment be entered in accordance therewith. Whereupon by reason of the law and findings aforesaid it is ordered adjudged and decreed that the plaintiff is the lawful guardian of Sarah Catherine Stoker and that she the said Sarah Catherine Stoker be restored to him and that he is entitled to and do return the sole care, custoday and control of her the said Sarah Catherine Stoker and that the defendant John S. Ferris and all present members of his family be permitted at reasonable times to visit and converse with her the said Sarah Catherine Stoker, and that she the said Sarah Catherine Stoker be permitted to visit defendant and all present members of his family at such times as the plaintiff may see fit, said visits in no case to exceed three days and nights in duration without the consent of the plaintiff and that the plaintiff do have and recover of and from John S. Ferris the defendant the plaintiff's costs and disbursements incured in this action ammounting [sic] to the sum of Twenty Six Dollars and Thirty five cents. Judgment rendered Oct 20th 1896. (Signed) W.M. McCarty, Judge. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a full true and correct copy of Judgment and Findings & Conclusions in the above entitled action. Horace Morrill, Clerk." 3. Charles Henry Hales' wife Sarah Stoker's aunt Sarah Stoker's granddaughter Sarah Dalley married Charles' brother William Heber Hales. 4. Iron County, Utah, Probate Record Book #2, pp. 129-131: "In the Fifth Judicial Court of the State of Utah, County of Iron, Decree of Distribution of Estate. In the matter of the Estate of Jane W. Hanks, Deceased John t. Mitchell, Executor of the Estate of Jane W. Hanks, deceased, having on the 13 day of January 1897, filed in this Court his petition, setting forth, among other matters, that his accounts have been finally settled, and said estate is in a condition to be closed, and that a portion of said estate remains to be divided among the heirs of said deceased, and said matter coming on regularly to be heard, the 12th day of February 1897, Now on this 12th day of February 1897, at 10 O'clock A.M. the said executor appearing by his counsel, Jos. T. Wilkinson, this Court proceeded to the hearing of said petition, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that the residue of said estate, consisting of the property herein after particularly described, is now ready for distribution, and that said estate is now in a condition to be closed, That the whole of said estate is real property, situated and being in the County of Iron, in what is known as Iron City, in the plat of said Iron City survey, filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Iron County, That the said Jane W. Hanks, died testate, in the City of Parowan, County of Iron, on the 27th day of March, 1896, leaving her surviving the following named heirs to-wit, Sarah Jane Caspar Hanks, age not known, Almira A. Hanks, McDugal, age 34 years, Jane A. Hanks, Sylvester 33 years, Ebenezer J. Hanks, age 32, Nancy l. Hanks, Gould, age 30 years, Ironna W. Hanks Davis, aged 27, Eva M. Hanks, Thompson aged 21, Neal W. Hanks, age 18, Charles C.R. Hanks, Mary Grace Shoemaker, Sarah Catherina Stoker, Amos Ebenezer Stevens, John Lincoln Ferris, and John Ferris, That since the rendition of the said final account, No Estate, has come in to the hands of the said Executor and the sum of Two Hundred and twelve, 35/100 dollars has been expended by said Executor, as necessary expences of administration, the vouchers whereof, together with a statement of such receipts and disbursements are now presented and filed, and the payments are approved by this Court; and that the estimated expenses of closing said estate will amount to the sum of That the said Surviving heirs as above mentioned are entitled to the residue of said estate, Now on this, the said 12th day of February 1897, on motion of Joseph T. Wilkinson Esq. counsel for said executor, It is Hereby Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed, That the residue of said estate of Jane W. Hanks, deceased, hereinafter particularly described and now remaining in the hands of said executor and any other property not now known or discovered which may belong to said estate, or in which the said estate may have any interest, be and the same is hereby distribut4ed as follows to-wit, To Sarah J. Caspar Hanks Burnell the undivided one tenth of said Estate. Almira A. Hanks McDougal, the undivided one tenth of Estate. Jane A. Hanks Sylvester, the undivided one tenth of Estate. Ebenezer J. Hanks, the undivided one tenth of Estate. Nancy L. Hanks Gould, the undivided one tenth of Estate. Irona W. Hanks Davis, the undivided one tenth of Estate. Eva M. Hanks Thompson, the undivided one tenth of Estate. Neal W. Hanks, the undivided one tenth of Estate. Charles C.R. Hanks, the undivided one tenth of Estate. To Mary Grace Shoemaker the undivided one fiftieth of Estate. To Sarah Catherine Stoker the undivided one fiftieth of Estate. Amos Ebenezer Stevens, the undivided one fiftieth of Estate. John Lincoln Ferris, the undivided one fiftieth of Estate. Jonathan Ferris, the undivided one fiftieth of Estate. The following is a particular description of the said residue of said estate referred to in this decree, wand of which distribution is ordered, adjudged, and decreed, as aforesaid to-wit, The Whole of Blocks Number 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32, Lots number, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Eight, in Block number 2, And Lots number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, in block Six, And Lots number 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, in Block 12, And Lots number 1, 2, 5, 6, in block 14, And Lots number 3, 5, and 6, in block 20, And Lots number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, in block 26, And Lots number1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, in block 33. Iron City Town Survey, situated and being in the North west quarter of Section Eight, Township Thirty seven, South of Range 14, West of Salt Lake Meridian, Done in Open Court this 12th day of February 1897, E.V. Higgins Judge, Filed March 13th A.D 1897 at 10.30 A.M." [Kerry's note: I have on file a copy of the plat map for the above. It has the following description on the plat: Plot of Iron City in Iron County, Utah Territory completed June 29th 1880 by Edward Dalton County Surveyor. Located on the North West 1/4 of Section 8, Township 37 South of Range 14 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Blocks 24 rods square. Lots 6 by 12 rods. Streets 4 rods wide, except 3 streets that are 5 rods wide. Streets cross at right angles but vary from the cardinal points of the compass West 25 degrees north and north 25 degrees east scale 24 rods to the inch." The plat also shows 33 blocks with generally 8 lots to the block. The "Furnace" and "Foundry" are marked. In the 1930's all of this land was foreclosed in a tax sale for roughly $10 dollars or so owed on property taxes.] 5. Parowan Times, 22 May 1931 (Parowan, Utah): "Annual May Tax Sale. Jane W. Hanks Heirs c/o Ebenezer Hanks-All of Blks 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32. Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8. Blk 2, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, in Blk 6. Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, in Blk 12: Lots 1, 2, 5, 6 in Blk 13; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, in Blk 14; Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, in Blk 20; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, in Blk 26; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 in Blk 33, and other land not platted into lots and blocks all in the NW ¼ Sec 8, Tp 37 S Rg 14 W Cont, about 100 acres as per decree Ebenezer Hanks Est. …..$11.20." 6. FHL film 702: "Journal of John Stoker, b. 1817; Journal starts November 1, 1869." John was the son of David Stoker and Barbara Graybill. The first 35 pages detail his mission taken from Utah to Virginia and Tennessee through Council Bluffs, Iowa, which I have summarized and included with his notes in this database. Pp. 36-227, the balance of John's journal, are genealogical notations of family. Many pages are blank. Besides family, the journal also notes many other unrelated Stokers who were probably gleaned from books and other sources. It appears as if maybe his son David may have taken over the book later. Many entries are repetitive at different times. Pertinent data for this family or individual is quoted verbatim as follows: P. 51: "Sarah Hales, Henry C. Hales, 22 St. 1st house east of Tebot(?) Park." 7. Copy of letter received from Dave Frye and on file with me addressed to Sarah Gibbs by Ellen DeGraw Frederick (wife of David Frederick, Jr.) with a mention about Martha Catherine Frederick, David Frederick Sr. (Dad) and David Frederick Jr. Martha had evidently just left Michael Stoker and the two children were Mary Grace Shoemaker and Sarah Catherine Stoker. A copy of the envelope with a two cent stamp is included with the letter - it is addressed to Miss Sarah Gibbs, Salt Lake City, 123 N. 40 W. St." with note penciled "rec'd June 27, 1885." The transcription: "Glendale, June 24th, 1885. Dear Sarah, I recieved [sic] your kind and welcome letter and was glad to hear from you but was very sorry to hear of you looseing your little brother. It must be a terrible blow on your mother. Dad is not here now. He went to Parowan in April to see about his pension. He wrote back that he got there all right and found many warm friends. I also received a letter from Martha. She has left her husband again. She has got two children. I have got a baby boy 13 months old. Dad alway said that he reminded him so much of Frankey that he could not help loving him. David is not at home at present but I think he will be home in a few days then we are a going to move to Castle valley. There is not much new to write. Hoping this finds you as it leaves us all well. I remain as ever your friend. Ellen G. Frederick. You must not forget to write again. Please direct to Muddy Creek, Emery Co., Utah." 8. Newspaper "Marysvale Free Lance" of Piute County, 18 Mar 1904, section "Correspondence": "Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hales left for Idaho last Sunday. He will spend the season shearing sheep; she will visit with her sister, Mrs. Frank Bishop." Note: Sarah Stoker Hales sister Mary Grace Shoemaker was married to Frank Bishop 24 Dec 1900. Mary's father was William Shoemaker and both Sarah's and Mary's mother was Martha Catherine Frederick. BIRTH: 1. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, recorded in 1911: Charles Henry Hales, Jr., b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parawan, Utah to Charles H. and Jamima A. Adair, bap. 22 Sep 1889 by John Morrill, conf. 22 Sep 1889 by James H. Langford. Later note: Removed. Sarah Catherine (Stoker) Hales, b. 15 Apr 1884 to Michael Stoker and Martha Cathrine Fredericks. Later note: Removed. Irine Hales, b. 11 Feb 1905 at Junction, Utah. Later note: Removed. Merland Hales, b. 22 Feb 1907 at Junction. Later note: Dead. Clemont Hales, 12 Dec 1908 at Junction. Later note: Removed. Duane S. Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction.Later note: Removed. MARRIAGE: 1. Marriage License, Junction, Piute County, State of Utah, issued 22 Mar 1902 by Horace Morrill, county clerk. Marriage Certificate, Junction, Piute County, State of Utah, issued 224 Mar 1902 by and marriage performed by C.H. Hales, Justice of Peace. Groom noted as age 20 and bride as age 17, both being of Junction, Piute, Utah. Witnesses were John T. Carson and Marrilla M. Johnson. 2. Per husband's obituary. 3. Online "BYU Idaho Western States Historical Marriage Record Index": Charles Henry Hales, Jr. (20) of Junction and Sarah Catherine Stoker (17) of Junction married 24 Mar 1902 at Junction. Piute Co., Utah Records, v. 2 or P3, p. 154. DEATH: 1. Lindquist and Sons mortuary Records; 26 Apr 1967; age noted at 83 years, 9 months; five living children noted: Mont, Doyle, Jack, Irene, and Melba; two siblngs noted: Mr. Elton Richie of SLC and Mrs Grace Hutchens of LA, California. 2. Obituary, Salt Lake Tribune 25 Apr 1967, p 27; Same information as above plus: She was a member of the 14th LDS ward and member of the Relief Society and was a visiting teacher. She lived in Junction, Salt Lake City, and Driggs, Idaho before coming to Ogden 45 years ago. 3. Member of 14th Ward, Ogden at death. 4. Per information form provided for newspaper: Died 1:30 a.m. OBITUARY: 1. "Sarah Catherine Stoker. 25 April 1967: Ogden – Sarah Catherine Stoker Hales, 83, died of natural causes April 24 in an Ogden rest home. Born April 15, 1884, Junction, Piute County, to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stoker. Married to Charles Henry Hales, March 24, 1902, Junction. He died Jan. 17, 1952. Member LDS Church. Survivors: sons, daughters: Mont, Jack, both Ogden; Doyle, Tooele; Mrs. Frank (Irene) Peterson, Ogden; Mrs. Herman (Melba) Munson, Brigham City; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; stepbrother, stepsister, Elton Richie, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Grace Hutchens, Los Angeles. Funeral Wednesday noon, Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel, Ogden, where friends call Tuesday 7-9 p.m., Wednesday prior to services. Burial Washington Heights Memorial Park." Salt Lake Tribune: 25 April 1967. Deseret News, Tues., Apr. 25, 1967, p. B13. 2. "Sarah C. Stoker. Mrs. Sarah Catherine Stoker Hales, 83, of 3806 Ogden, died this morning in an Ogden rest home. Mrs. Hales was born April 15, 1884, in Junction, Piute County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stoker. She had lived in Junction, Salt Lake City, Driggs, Idaho, before coming to Ogden 45 years ago. On March 24, 1902, she was married to Charles Henry Hales in Junction. He died in Ogden Jan. 17, 1952. She was a member of the Fourteenth LDS Ward and member of the Relief Society and was a visiting teacher. Surviving are three sons and two daughters: Mont Hales, Jack Hales, Mrs. Frank (Irene) Petersen, all of Ogden; Doyle Hales, Tooele; Mrs. Herman (Melba) Munson, Brigham City; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one stepbrother and one stepsister, Elton Richie, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Grace Hutchens, Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 12 non in Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel with Bishop Drew Jorgensen of the Fourteenth Ward officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until services. Burial in Washington Heights Memorial Park." Clipping on file; no date nor newspaper given - probably Ogden. Photo included. SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family records in possession of Sarah C. Hales. 2. Family group sheet as parent prepared Sarah Stoker Hales. 3. Census of the LDS Church (GS471495). 4. Per www.hales.org 21 Dec 2002. ACTION: 1. April 13, 2003 email from Ardis Parshall, Piute County genealogy web coordinator | Stoker, Sarah Catherine (I1291)
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| 3560 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's 1647 will. Will of Edward Clinch: Edward Clinche, Otterden, 1647, 1648, PRC/16/256 C/41648 Source: "England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23183-45291-70?cc=1949814&wc=M68K-Y3D:250713701,250719201,252018301: accessed 2 August 2015), Kent, Archdeaconry of Canterbury > Wills > 1648, A-Z > images 72 and 73 of 419; County Record Office, Maidstone. Dated 23 Feb 1647 Edward Clinche, yeoman, of Otterden - Elizabeth my lovinge wife - Daughter An Clinche - Elizabeth Clinche the wife of Edwarde Gourny - Sons James Clinche, Soloman Clinche, and Simon Clinche - Sara Clinche the wife of Nicholas [Meusat?] - Edwarde Clinche my eldest son named as executor - Bequeaths considerable property in Otterden, Stalisfield, Eastling, and Doddington. Most of the properties have names which I didn't interpret and transcribe. - Signed his name. Probated 21 Sep 1648. 2. Will of Sampson Piers [Pierce] of Stalisfield, Kent 1615. Source: "England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881," accessed 14 January 2016, Kent, Archdeaconry of Canterbury, image 462 of 743; Will: Peirs, Sampson at Stalisfield, written 1615, proved 1615, referencence PRC/17/57/396, original reference PRC/16/154 P/6. Link: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GRGP-9BVV?mode=g&i=461&wc=M68K-PP8%3A250713701%2C250719201%2C251294201%3Fcc%3D1949814&cc=1949814 Extract: -Will written 27 January 1615/16 -Sampson Piers of Stalisfield, Kent, yeoman -poor of Stalisfield -wife Agnes property until son Gabriel Piers comes to age 21 -eldest son Gabriel to have the lands etc. in parish of Challock -son Michael Piers property in Uppharde? Kent -land in Eastry -land I bought of my brother Robert Giles [brother-in-law?] -son John Piers -property in Shadoxhurst, Bekenlden?, Ehcring? and Stalisfield, -youngest son George Piers under 21 -daughter Ursula Piers -daughters Elizabeth, Abigail and Anne Piers whom I had by my present wife? -daughter Joan the wife of James Wise -married daughters -nephew Sampson Craft -executors son Gabriel Piers and my son-in-law Edward Clinch? -Will proved 23 Feb 1615/16 3. Constructed Family Groups from extracted Otterden Church Records. See notes of Edward Clench (1532-1596 for detailed extractions. Source: FHL film 1752060, item 2, Archdeacon's Transcript of Otterden, Kent, England; begins 1570 but missing 1588/9, 1594/5, 1606/7, 1622/23, 1640/41-1660/61, 1681/82, 1682/83; half year only ofr 1673/74, 1677/78, 1679/80, 1683/84, 1727/28, 1750/51. Source: FHL film 1736930, item 1, Bishop's Transcript of Otterden; begins 1603 but missing 1604/5-1611/12, 1613/14, 1621/22, 1627/28, 1640/41, 1642/43-1661/62, 1675/76, 1696/97...: Family 1: Edward and Rose. Edward Clench listed as churchwarden 1581. Edward Clinch signs transcript 1593/94. John Style of Ulcombe wydower and Rose Clynch of Otterynden wydow were maryd 27 May 1596. [Edward is probable son of John and Johan Clench.] 15 May 1572, Jane Clench, c., d/o Edward Clenche and Roose his wyffe. 7 Feb 1573/4, Thomassen Clench, c., d/o Edward Clench and Roose his wyffe. 6 Nov 1575, John Clench, c., s/o Edward Clench and Roose his wyffe; bur. 10 Jun 1576. s/o Edward Clench a child. 16 Nov 1578, Benet Clench, c., d/o Edward Clench and Roose his wyffe. 13 Aug 1581, Margriett Clench c., d/o Edward Clench and Roose his wyffe. 19 Jun 1586, Edward Clench, c., s/o Edward Clench and Roose his wyffe. 12 Apr 1589, Elizabeth Clench, c. d/o Edward Clench and Roose his wyffe; bur. 27 Mar 1591, a child, d/o Edward Clench and Roose his wyffe. Family 2: John and ???. 12 Sep 1582, John Clenche was buryed 12 Sep 1582.. 12 Aug 1575, Rebecca Clench, a maiden, bur., d/o of John Clench. Family 3: Anthony and ???. Antonie Clench, housekeeper, bur. 23 Mar 1609/10. [Probable brother of Edward of Family 1 above and son of John and Johan Clench.] Family 3: Edward and [Elizabeth Pierce]: 15 Dec 1611, "the sonne of Edwarde Clenche still borne" bur. 12 Jul 1614, Elisabeth Clenche, c., d/o Edwarde Cle. [Clench]. 27 Jan 1639/40, Edward Gurner and Elizabeth Clench, mar. 11 May 1617, Sara Clinche, c., d/o Edward Clynche. 25 Nov 1620, Edwarde Clynce [Clynche], c., s/o Edwarde. 8 Feb 1623/4, James Clynche, c., s/o Edwarde Clynch. Probably the James Clinch, bur. 12 Aug 1688. 4 Aug 1627, Anne Clynche, c., d/o Edwarde Clynch. 10 Jul 1631, Solomon & Symon, c., sons/o Edwarde Clench. Family 4: Edward and Mary. Edward Clinch, yeamon, bur. 10 Jan 1665/6. 12 Dec 1661, John, bur., s/o Edward Clinch. 6 Aug 1663, Samuell, c., s/o Edward Clinch and Mary his wife. 10 Jan 1665/6, Elizabeth, c., s/o Edward Clinch and Mary his wife Family 5: Solomon and Frances: Solomon Clinch Parish Clark poor bur. [no day or month] 1684/5. 15 May 1663, William, c., s/o Solomon Clinch and ffrances his wife; bur. 31 May 1663, William, infant s/o of Solomon. 1 May 1664, William, c., s/o Solomon Clinch and ffrances his wife 4 Aug 1667, Edward, c., s/o Soloman Clynch and ffrances his wife 13 Nov 1672, Thomas, c., s/o of Solomon Clinch & ffrancis his wife. Probable child b. say 1674, Solomon (no recorded christening). Solomon Clinch a youth bur. 28 Oct 1690. Probable child b. say 1676 (no recorded christening). Sarah, bur. 28 May 1689, d/o of Wid. Clinch. Unplaced Individuals 29 Jul 1673, James Clinch, bur., s/o Wm. Clinch. 31 Jan 1676/7, Edward Clinch and Ruth Stamford, marr. 4. Website of Roy L. Hales "Edward Clinche, Our Ancestor (c. 19 Jun 1586 - 23 Feb 1647 Otterden) married Elizabeth Piers in Stalisfield, Kent, on 18 Feb 1608. (See page 94 of attached record in Canterbury Online book "Canterbury Marriage Licenses," by Joseph Meadows Cowper, p. 94: "Edward Clinch, of Otterden, and Elizabeth Peirs of Stalisfield. At Stalisfield. Feb. 18, 1608.") Edward's will, Dated 23 Feb 1647 states he was a "yeoman, of Otterden" mentions "Elizabeth my lovinge wife," His daughter An Clinche, "Elizabeth Clinche the wife of Edwarde Gourny," "Sons James Clinche, Soloman Clinche, and Simon Clinche," "Sara Clinche the wife of Nicholas [Meusat?]," "Edwarde Clinche my eldest son named as executor," and " - Bequeaths considerable property in Otterden, Stalisfield, Eastling, and Doddington. Their children, from Otterden's records: Elizabeth Clinch, (c. 12 Jul 1614) Sara Clinch (c. 11 May 1617) Edward Clinch (c. 28 Nov 1620 - bur. 10 Jan 1665) married Mary. In the Kent Quarter Sessions Q/SB/6/59 James Clinch (c. 8 Feb 1623) married Margaret. He would have been 33 when his children's baptisms start appearing in the Church Book of Smarten [sic: Smarden] Baptists Church: James (Aug 23, 1656), Joseph (Nov 29, 1658), Joshua (Dec 11, 1660), William (Oct 12 1663), Margaret (Jan 16 1665), Dan (Dec 21 1668) and John (Feb 20 1671). Smarten [sic: Smarden] was the first Baptist church in Kent and its' congregation came from 30 of the surrounding parishes. The were a democratic congregation of farmers and artisans who elected officials with a show of hands. Christopher Blackwood, the first minister, declared that civil magistrates had no more right to punish heretics than they did sick people. He fought in Cromwell's army when they fought in Ireland during 1652. There is a good chance that James Clinch went with him. Cromwell lost the Baptists' support when he declared himself Lord Protector in 1654, though Blackwood dissociated himself from the radical sects who were calling him the "old dragon," "Man of Sin" and "vile person." Some of the more radical Baptists expected the second coming of Christ in 1660. Instead, Charles II was crowned king of England. He had no love of religious dissidents. A third of Scotland's ministers were dismissed because they were Presbyterians. (Fitzroy MacLean, "A Concise History of Scotland," 1970, p. 138) In May, Parliament received a bill for the prompt suppression of Baptists and Quakers. People were fined for attending meetings. The Baptist Minister in Maidstone spent the next 20 years in and out of prison. All of the goods belonging to the Minister of Eyhorne Hundred were seized. London's prisons were filled with religious prisoners. Thus it can be taken as a sign of his courage, that James baptized five of his children during these years. The 1664 assessment says he owned a house with 3 chimneys in Hollingherst. I have no record of him after the baptism of his son John in 1671, but he was presumably alive on September 13, 1688 when James the son of James Clinch Ann Clinch (c. 4 Aug 1627) Solomon Clinch (Our Ancestor) ( c. 10 Jul 1631 - bur. 28 Oct 1690) Symon Clinch (c. 10 Jul 1631) The Kent Hearth tax assessment of 1664 states that Symon Clynch owned a house with one chimney in Boughton Maleherb (Harrington, p 103) Further, for James Clinch (4, above) From the National Archives Kew C 6/160/192 Description: Short title: Streete v Clinch. Plaintiffs: Elizabeth Streete widow. Defendants: James Clinch. Subject: property in Otterden, Kent. Document type: bill, answer." MARRIAGE: 1. Online book "Canterbury Marriage Licenses," by Joseph Meadows Cowper, p. 94: "Edward Clinch, of Otterden, and Elizabeth Peirs of Stalisfield. At Stalisfield. Feb. 18, 1608." | Pierce, Elizabeth (I905)
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| 3561 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will -- Richard Knight, Yeoman of Hollingbourne, Kent. Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers. Name of Register: Alchin Quire Numbers: 303 - 356. Will of Richard Knight, Yeoman of Hollingbourne, Kent. Held by The National Archives - Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Date: 27 January 1654 Reference: PROB 11/239/213 Image found at ancestry.com Name: Richard Knight Probate Date: 27 Jan 1653/4 Residence: Hollingbourne, Kent, England Will written 4 February 1652/3 Richard Knight of Ripple Court in the parish of Hollingbourne, Kent yeoman -to be buried neere to the corps of my late loving wife anne Knight in the churchyard of Hollingbourne -eldest son Blaze Knight near Milgate, Kent labourer and to his 7 children Richard, Robert, Jeremy and John, and Susan,Margarett, and Anne as they reach the age of 12 years -daughter Barbary the now wife of Edward Norditch of Chatham -daughter Anne Knight the wife of William Knight of Breadgate[Broadgate?], Kent -son Robert Knight who lives in the house with me as sole executor, he also gets the house and most of the estate 2. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf No one listed with the following surnames (or variations thereof): Acock/Alcock, Barret, Chepfield, Dancy, Dennet, Gateland, Hadwin, Hales, Herbert, Hopper, James, Kitney, Marden, Mills, Morskin, Shelly, Sisley, Straine, Upton, and Vande Wall. 3. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt Hoppere, Jn., 131 (Hundred of Schamele [Shamwell]), 152 (Hundred of Loniberghe [Loningborough]); Rd., 114 (Hundred of Lauerkefeld [Larkfield]); Rog., 137 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]); Wm., 164 (Bailiwick of Scapeya [Sheppey]). | Hopper, Anne (I3914)
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| 3562 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will per FHL film 188782 Rochester Consistory Court Probate: William Packe, dated and proved 1505, East Barming, Kent, England, Registered Will DRb/PWr/6.126, my abstract; very difficult to read so I only pull the relationships: - Jane my wife - children (plural) but not named. - my son William - talks of several pieces of land for names I can't interpret but mainly for Barming. Mentions "at the Elme in." | Jane (I5000)
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| 3563 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will per FHL film 188782 Rochester Consistory Court Probate: William Packe, dated and proved 1505, East Barming, Kent, England, Registered Will DRb/PWr/6.126, my abstract; very difficult to read so I only pull the relationships: - Jane my wife - children (plural) but not named. - my son William - talks of several pieces of land for names I can't interpret but mainly for Barming. Mentions "at the Elme in." DEATH: 1. FHL film 188785 Rochester Consistory Court Probate: William Pak, dated and proved 1531, East Barming Ditton, Kent, England, Registered Will DRb/PWr/9.5, my abstract; difficult to read so I only pull the relationships: - Joan my wife - my sons John Pak and William Pak - Joan Downs my daughter - Joan and the two sons are executors - talks of his land in East Barming Ditton - If John does not marry and have sons, then the lands to go to William Pak - A Thomas Pak is mentioned but probably not in the context of a son. Seems to be in a bit of an overseer relationship or perhaps something with the land. Does not seem to be a son -- perhaps a brother. | Packe, William (I810)
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| 3564 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will per FHL film 188791 Rochester Consistory Court Probate: William Pack, dated and proved 1567, East Barming, Kent, England, Registered Will DRb/PWr/13.295, Original Will DRb/Pw/9, my abstract; very difficult to read so I only pull the relationships: - Will dated 26 Dec 1567 (1566?) - To be buried in the churchyard of East Barming - Son John Pack to receive the largest portion - John's three sisters Agnes Pack, Elizabeth Pack and P'noll Packe to be paid two years after father's decease unless they marry before. - John Pack's brother Thomas - "Johan my wyfe" - Johan my wife and John my son to be executors - John Preble and Thomas Wilson named as overseers - Land in the parish of East Barming and Ditton - Johan Sutton my daughter - Witnesses John Preble, Thomas Wilson, and William Banke - "Probatu" or subsequent probate in latin, dated 21 April 1567, names administrator Johane Calnerley, which probably means the wife remarried. | Joan (I794)
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| 3565 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will per typewritten copy on file of Will of Roger Brown found in the research files of Enid Beagley Willardson who is now deceased. It notes "Copied from the original will of Roger Brown on file in the office of the Judge of Probate for Laurens County, S.C. in Bo No. 4, pkg. No 7." I think there is also a copy of this will in the Laurens County public library. Duncan's creek is in the northeast portion of Old Laurens District. It does say it was written in 1810 which is evidently a typo since according to the book "Laurens County, South Carolina Wills, 1784-1840" by Colleen Elliott, p. 177, the will was written in 1818; this makes better sense since some of the children mentioned were born after 1810 up to 1817. Same book also mentions "24 Mar 1826. Appraisal of estate of Rodger Brown, dec'd of Laurens Dist. by Thos. Craig, James Farebourn and Moses Leek." The will: "Know all men by these presents that I Roger Brown on Dunkins Creek in Laurens District and state of south Carolina Being not in perfect health But of perfect mind and memory and knowing the mortality of my Bodey Do make and ordain this my Last will and testement and first as I Gave all my children thats mary'd as much of my Good and Chattles at said time of their marrage as I could well aford It is now my will that each of them shall posses no more of my Remaining propertey than one shilling each excepting my Daughter Elizebeth which shall have twentey five Dollars as soon as posible after a young horse I have and Desiers to be sold as soon after my Decease as posible or in Case I should sell said horse before my Dease [decease] and send her what I think Right in that case shee shall have but one shilling my Daughter Lydia one shilling, Anney one shilling, Judey one shilling Rebecke one shilling Marey one shilling Terebey (?) one shilling mattey one shilling I give to my sone Jesse the tract of Land thats cald his and is divided from my other Lands as follows beining where my Line crosses Lawdey hiches [Loudery Hitch?] spring Branch and Down said spring branch to Dunkins Creek thence Down said Creek to where a dich was Dug and where a fence now stands there to cross said creek and thence on a straight Line to a kickorey Corner that stands on my Line between mee and henery pits senr and at the corner of a field of mine next s'd pits house all my Land on the west side of the Designated Line on Both sides dunkins creek shall be his I Bequeath to my other two sons William and Roger all the Remainder of my Lands at their mothers Decease who is to have her thirds where shee chuses and to have the Direction of all the plantation till they come of age and when they Inherit said Lands William shall Give my Daughter Bexey one hundred Dollars and Roger when he come to Inheret the whole of his share of said Lands shall Give my Daughter Genney one hundred Dollars. I Bequeath to my Daughter Peggy one good Bed and furniture with one cow and calf with every thing that Cald hers I Give to my Dauther Bexey one Good Bed and furniture I Give to my sone william Besides the Land my sadle and Gun I Give to my sone Roger one Cow and Calf and one Good Bed and furniture when he needs them I Bequeath to my Daughter Rachel one Bed and furniture and one Cow and Calf when she mareys or Is come of age I Bequeath to my Daughter Genney one good Bed and furniture with one Cow and Calf when shee mareys or is of age all my Books at their mothers Decease I Desier may be eaquilee Divided Betwee my two youngest sons william and Roger I Give and Bequeath all the Remainder of my Goods and Chattles of every kind to my wife Bexey with the care and manigment of the plantation till my two youngests sons & either of them comes to age or mareys and then shee is alive she must Chues her third And in case my wife Bexey should marey my will is that the man shee marrys shall have no power to dispose of aney thing I Leave nor shall he Corect aney of my children but Leave them with all I Leave to my wifes Care and correction my will is the Land shall not be Cleared nor the timbe Cut any more than is suficient to Raise the familee and keep up the fences my will is that at the Decease of my said wife the whole of my Land be eaqueley Divided btween by said two sons william and Roger and Lastley I constitute and and ordain my wife Bexey the sole Executor of this my Last will and testement this 3 day of December In the year of our Lord 1818 and witness wereof I have hereunto subscribed my name. Roger Brown. Sign sealed publisht and pronounct in the presence of us who in his presence and he presence of each other have heerunto subscrbd our names. William Adair, Joseph N. Hitch, Louther Hitch Senr. since I wrote the above and before signing I sent my Daughter Elizebeth Gill fifteen Dollars which shall be Deducted out of the 25 mentioned above. Roger Brown. I acknowledge the within will as my Last will and testement signd with name and seald with my seal this 21 Day of August 1823. Roger Brown (L.S.) A codicle to the above will In case my sone Jesse should never Come heer and settle or sell the tract of Land I have willed him In that case my will is that my youngest Daughter Geney shall possess the land I have willd to him and in Case shee should possess said Land then my sone Roger shall not Give her the hundred Dollars I have willed to her above this 10th Day of September 1824. Roger Brown (L.S.) Signd seald published and pronount In the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have heerunto subscribd our Names. Joseph N. Hitch, Sarah Hitch, Rosannah Hitch. Memorandum the within will of Roger Brown Deceased was proven before me in the court of ordinary by Luther Hitch Senr. and the codisel was proven by Sarah Hitch on the twentieath day of March 1826 - subscribing witnesses to the same. D. Anderson, Ordy't." 2. "The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research," vol. 4, pp. 103-106, contains the 1829 Census of Laurens District. It notes: "This is one of three state census records extant before 1850, the other two being Fairfield (1829) and Kershaw (1839) Districts." It was a census of all the free white inhabitants. Included in the census are the following Adairs and Browns, most of which I am not familiar since the Adairs and Browns I follow in my database generally left the District in the first decade of the 1800s. The number stands for the number in the family. Pg. 1: Adair, Robert, 2 Adair, James, 9 Adair, Benjamin, 9 Adair, Robert, 9 Adair, John, 5 Adair, Thomas, 7 Pg 3: Brown, Joseph, 11 Brown, Samuel Revd., 6 Brown, Anderson, 3 Brown, Harlin, 8 Brown, Omy, 2 Brown, Susan, 1 Pg. 4: Brown, Bexy, 7 Brown, Samuel, 4 Brown, Benjamin, 7 Brown, James, 5 3. The following private manuscript is not found at the FHL library or on the Internet as of 23 Sep 2012: "The Descendants of John Brown, Sr." Compiler address: 8106 Shoreridge Terr, Indianapolis, IN 46236. Some entries on the Internet make reference to it, but I believe it to be mainly a private compilation; however, I did find an online recapitulation of the manuscript data as prepared in 2001 by Richard M. Leland III (from a copy he received directly from Mr. Volnoggle in Apr 2000) at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lelandva/jbrow004.htm#id5421 and entitled appropriately as "The Descendants of John Brown Sr." (accessed 23 Sep 2012). The data purports John Brown Sr. to be the original immigrant whereas I have Robert Brown. No documentation or contemporary quotes showing the presence of John or how the family grouping is derived are given for these two compilers choice of "John Brown Sr." as the original ancestor. The only sources given for any of the following are James Volnoggle's compilation. The data for the first generation: "John1 Brown Sr; married Nancy (Ann) ( - ? - ) before 1738 in Ireland; died circa 1803 at Laurens Co., SC. Children of John1 Brown Sr. and Nancy (Ann) ( - ? - ) were as follows... + 2 i. Roger Brown, born circa 1734 at Antrim, Ireland; married Jeaney ( - ? - ); married Rebecca (Bexey) Wallace... The compilers continue with the next generation of Roger (b. 1755) as follows: Roger2 Brown (John1); born circa 1750 at Antrim, Ireland; married Jeaney ( - ? - ) circa 1774 at Laurens Co., SC; parents of 10 children; married Rebecca (Bexey) Wallace circa 1799 at Laurens Co., SC; parents of 7 children; died circa 1825 at Laurens Co., SC. Served during the Revolutionary War as a private from South Carolina. Children of Roger2 Brown and Jeaney ( - ? - ) were as follows: 18 i. John3 Brown; born 20 Dec 1775 at Laurens Co., SC; died 31 May 1792 at Laurens Co., SC, at age 16. 19 ii. Lydia Brown; born 23 Dec 1778 at Laurens Co., SC; married Nathaniel Ashley between 1840 and 1850; died circa 1845 at 20 iii. Elizabeth Brown; born 8 Mar 1780 at Laurens Co., SC; married Francis Gill; died at Livingston, KY. 21 iv. Anney Brown; born 7 Sep 1781 at Laurens Co., SC; married Thomas Allison; died before 1839 at 22 v. Judah Brown; born 7 Jan 1783 at Laurens Co., SC; married John Franks; died circa 1839 at + 23 vi. Rebecca Brown, born 3 Nov 1784 at Laurens Co, SC; married Thomas Jefferson Adair Sr. 24 vii. Mary Brown; born 14 Oct 1786 at Laurens Co, SC; married Hardiman Dukes. 25 viii. Jesse Brown; born 19 Aug 1788; married Lucy Staples; died after 1840 at 26 ix. Fereby Brown; born 10 Jul 1790 at Laurens Co, SC. 27 x. Martha Brown; born 10 Dec 1792 at Laurens Co, SC. Children of Roger2 Brown and Rebecca (Bexey) Wallace were as follows: 28 i. Peggy 3 Brown; born 19 Aug 1800 at Laurens Co, SC. 29 ii. William Brown; born 3 Jul 1802 at Laurens Co, SC; died at 30 iii. Bexey Brown; born 21 Nov 1807 at Laurens Co, SC. + 31 iv. Roger Brown Jr., born 19 Jul 1809 at Laurens Co, SC; married Jane W. Adair. 32 v. Rachel Brown; born 25 Aug 1811 at Laurens Co, SC. 33 vi. Fanny Frances Brown; born 13 Nov 1813 at 34 vii. Jane Brown; born 17 May 1817 at Laurens Co, SC." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Per 3 Jun 2003 website Worldconnect.rootsweb.com database "rl1946" which in turn cites "Descendants of John Brown, Sr.," compiler: John Volnoggle, 8106 Shoreridge Terr., Indianapolis, IN 46236. | Wallace, Rebecca or Bexey (I3551)
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| 3566 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will per website http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Libr/Wills/Bk57/page%2045.htm accessed 23 May 2017: "Medieval & Tudor Kent P.C.C. Wills Transcriptions," by L. L. Duncan - Book 57 page 45 -- William KNECHEBULL - Will 20 October 1522: "William Knechebull of the parishe of Mydle, 20th October 1522. To be buried in the church of Saint John the Baptist of Mersham by my Fader & frendis there. An honest prest to rede & syng three masses and another in the church of Midle for 2 yeres. To high altar of Midle 20s & to reparacon of said church 40s. To high aulter of parish of Brokeland 3s. 4. To reparacon of the spytill (?error for Stepill) of Aldyngton 20s (it was then building). To high aulter of the church of Hurst 6s 8d. Matild my wife 200 marcs, 10 keen, a bull a ween, yoked & 10 buddis & 10 calves, half of my houshold, an ambilying horse or gildyng to Ryde on, 20 seames of whete & 40 seames of barley. If she be with child it shall have £100 at 24 or at his mariage & be sett to scole & honestly founde but he shall not clayme noon of the landes that were yeven to my sons John & Thomas his brethern by the last will of my Fader. If a mayden then she to be honestly kept etc. To Sibill my doughter to her mariage 40 marcs. To John Assheley £20, Nicholas Hawke £5 & he to doo for my sonne Thomas Knechebull as my trust is in hym. To Wm Abeer £3, Richard Hegyer alias Richard Bruer 20d every yere for 10 yeres. To Nychas Hawke, John Watson, John Smythe, moder Inglott, Bakers wif, Yongs wif, Yealdishe widow & Johan Mihells yche of theym 13s 4d. Robert Garrard 26s 8d. To the hye waye ayenst my faders landis called Godards Lands 20 marcs. My sonne Thomas shall abyde & dwell with Richard Halle til he be married & he shall have 20 nobles for kepyng my said sonne, the which Rychard Halle shall goo & Ride wt my said sonne Thomas to help hym shifte half lyke of all my moveables & fermes payinhg lyke charges concerning this my testament & also my Faders will & testament as my sonne John shall doo in everything. Residue to John & Thomas Knechebull my sonnes & executors. Overseers: Richard Halle, Richard Lott & George Bachelor. Witnesses: Wm Blackborne, clerke, Thos Henbon, John Aysley, Nichas Hawke, Robt Garrard, John Fonten, John Knechebull, Richard Edward & other. Proved 13 Nov 1522 by Robert Garrard & Nichs Hawke & Thomas Knechebull & Wm Knechebull, executors. [PCC 12 Maynwaryng]" | Matilda (I5571)
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| 3567 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will. Will of Edward Clinch. Clinch, Edward, Otterden, 1665, 1665, PRC/16/274 C/6: Citation: "England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23160-4296-59?cc=1949814&wc=M68K-Y6D:250713701,250719201,251378401 : accessed 3 August 2015), Kent, Archdeaconry of Canterbury > Wills > 1665, A-Z > image 73 of 355; County Record Office, Maidstone. Will dated 4 Jan 1665. Hard to read. Edward Clinch of Otterden - Wife Mary as executrix. - Mentions "children" but does not name them. Probated: 1 Mar 1665 | Mary (I3459)
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| 3568 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will. "England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23164-18586-58?cc=1949814&wc=M68K-R68:250713701,250719201,251325001 : accessed 30 July 2015), Kent, Archdeaconry of Canterbury > Wills > 1627, A-Z > image 529 of 657; County Record Office, Maidstone: Will: Strayne, Straine - Walter, Bicknor, 1627, 1627, PRC/17/67/111, PRC/16/189 S/8, 1627: Will written 3 Nov 1627 Walter Straine of Bicknor, Kent, yeoman -son Robert -daughter Doe -wife Joyse as sole executrix -sons William and James house and property in Bicknor -son John property in Bredgar -son Thomas house in Bredgar -overseer William Tylden my brother [probably brother-in-law] Signature of Walter Strayne [although this is not actually his signature, as I believe these wills are copies made for the Archdeaconry and not original wills] Will probated 15 Dec 1627. BURIAL: 1. FHL film 1752235 item #2, Archdeacon's Transcript of Stockbury: Joyce Straine buried 17 of Agust 1638. | Tylden, Joisa (I915)
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| 3569 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will. Copy of registered will in the Rochester Consistory Court of Kent, England; FHL film 188801; Document reference DRb/Pwr/23.118 or DRb/Pw/32. My abstract: Date of will: 11 Jun 1649 Edmund Knell of Brenchley, trugger. - To be buried in the Brenchley churchyard. - Eldest son Roger. - Son James - Daughters Mercie and Marie - Youngest son Thomas - Wife Marie Probated 8 Jul 1649. 2. Last name be Brook and Broke was a phonetic spelling in the marriage record. 3. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf Broke: Thomas Brok, Mardem, Kent, yoman William Brok, Maideston, Kent, harbour John Brok, Caldyng (sic), Kent, wever John Broke, Holyngbourne, Kent, husbondman Richard Broke, Rouchestre, Kent, yoman John Broke, Adyngton, Surrey Vincent Broke, Orpyngton, Kent William Broke, Renham, Kent John Broke, Hoo, Hoo, Sussex 4. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt Brok(e), Alex. atte, 104 (Hundred of Felbergh [Felborough]); Alic' atte, 124 (Hundred of Brenchesle [Brenchley]), 132 (Hundred of Schamele [Shamwell]); Arnulf atte, 76 (Hundred of Cornylo [Cornilo]); Christin' atte, 137 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]); Ellis atte, 150 (Hundred of Stoutyng [Stowting]); Geoff. atte, 100 (Hundred of Boctone [Boughton]); Godeleva atte, 85 (Hundred of Whytstaple [Whitstable]), 111 (Hundred of Selbritthindenne [Sellbrittenden]); Jn. atte, 72 (Hundred of Ryngeslo [Ringslow]), 85 (Hundred of Whytstaple [Whitstable]), 99 (Hundred of Faversham), 100 (Hundred of Boctone [Boughton]), 108 (Hundred of Blakebourne [Blackburn]), 115 (Hundred of Lauerkefeld [Larkfield]), 118 (Hundred of Maydenestane [Maidstone]), 122 (Hundred of Twyford), 128 (Hundred of Chetham and Gillyngham [Chatham and Gillingham]), 137 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]), 168 (Hundred of Merdenne [Marden]), 169 (Bailiwick of Kay in Middletone [Key Street in Milton]: Tenth); Julian' atte, 141 (Hundred of Codesheath [Codsheath]); Luke atte, 121 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]); Osbert atte, 114 (Hundred of Lauerkefeld [Larkfield]); Pet. atte, 100 (Hundred of Boctone [Boughton]), 150 (Hundred of Stoutyng [Stowting]); Phil. atte, 123 (Hundred of Brenchesle [Brenchley]); Ralph atte, 158 (Hundred of Folkestane [Folkestone]); Rd., 168 (Hundred of Merdenne [Marden]); wid. of Rd., atte, 94 (Hundred of Wy [Wye]); Robt. atte, 72 (Hundred of Ryngeslo [Ringslow]), 85 (Hundred of Whytstaple [Whitstable]), 93 (Hundred of Wy [Wye]), 114 (Hundred of Lauerkefeld [Larkfield]), 137 (Hundred of Blakehethe [Blackheath]); Rog. atte. 80 (Hundred of Bleengate [Bleangate]), 133 (Hundred of Rokesle [Ruxley]); Steph. atte, 73 (Hundred of Ryngeslo [Ringslow]), 101 (Hundred of Calhelle [Calehill]); Theobald atte, 91 (Hundred of Wyngeham [Wingham]); Thos. atte, 80 (Hundred of Bleengate [Bleangate]), 122 (2) (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]), 167 (Bailiwick of West in Middeltone [West in Milton]: Tenth); Walt., atte, 150 (Hundred of Stoutyng [Stowting]); Wm. atte, 80 (Hundred of Bleengate [Bleangate]), 85 (Hundred of Whytstaple [Whitstable]), 88 (Hundred of Kynhampford [Kinghamford]), 96 (Hundred of Longhebregge [Longbridge]), 121 (Hundred of Eyhorne [Eythorne]), 167 (Bailiwick of West in Middeltone [West in Milton]: Tenth); Ives, 78 (Hundred of Cornylo [Cornilo]); Thos. Coupere atte, 83 (Hundred of Dounhamford [Downhamford]). BIRTH: 1. No christening record found in the Brenchley Church records. BURIAL: 1. Family Search online "England, Kent, Parish Records" images for Brenchley accessed 15 Aug 2015. These parish records are transcribed chronologically from the original records: Widow Knell bur. 15 Jun 1649. | Broke, Mary (I4872)
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| 3570 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in husband's will. Surname probably Fowle based on context of will. Will of John Knechebull or Knachebull of Mersham, Kent. Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers. Name of Register: Alenger. Will of John Knechebull or Knachebull of Mersham, Kent. Held by: The National Archives - Prerogative Court of Canterbury Date: 21 January 1541 Reference: PROB 11/28/368 Image of will found at ancestry.com Name: John Knechebull[Johanis Knechebull] Probate Date: 24 Mar 1541 First part in Latin, second page in English: -Richard Parkehurst and Walter Hendle -relict Alice Knachbull -filiorum Ricd Knachbull et Willim Knachbull Roberti Sill, Lawrency Colman or Colmay?, Thomas Fowle, Johannes Raynold de Hollyngborn Ricd Hawk? English will and testament; will written 25 June 1540, John Knachebull of the parish of Mersham, Kent -to be buried in the parish of Mersham -Sir John Ive? sing and celebrate in Mersham church for my soule -wife Alice -2 of my sons Richard Knachebull and William Knachebull both under 21 -2 other sons John Knachebull and Raynold Knachebull both under 21 [my 2 younger sons] -sons William, John, and Raynold bu at the ordre rule and disposiny? of John Blachyndey and Raf [also Rauf, Raff, Rauff] Wilcoks my brother in lawe -Mr. Walter Hendle of Crambroke[Cranbrook] -son Reynold be in the keping of his mother untill he comyth to the age of vii yeres [7 years?] -when every son comes to the age of xiiii [14 years] -in default[if all 4 sons die without heirs] to daughter Anne Knachebull -in default to my syster Sibell, Rauf Wilcocks wyf -brother-in-law Thomas Fowle -brother-in-law Peter Fowle -Rauff Wylcoks -Richard Lynk 10 pounds to the intent that he shall take payne to the bringing up of Richard Knachebull my sonne -John Raynold of Holyngborne[Hollingourne] -Lawrence Colmay -my brother Foche -Mistress Elizabeth Scott -Agnes Sparow -John Clarke -John Herryng -Peter Adryan -John Hode -Thomas Myhell -godson John Herte -George Fowle -Robert Robyns -Anne Joyall or Idyall? my mother-in-law -Mother Roger -4 sons as executors -overseers John Blachendey gentleman and Rauff Wilcoks -witnesses Robert Brent gentilman, John Raynold, Peter Fowle, Thomas Fowle, Robert Foche, Richard Lynke, Lawrance Edmay, John Hall, William Pleggor, and Robert Hall From this will Richard seems to be the eldest, then William, then John, and then Raynold. 2. The book "A Review of the Chandos Peerage Case, adjudicated 1803, and of the pretensions of Sir Samuel-Egerton Brydges, Bart., to designate himself per legem terræ Baron Chandos of Sudeley," by George Frederick Beltz (1834), copy available online Table IV provides a downline pedigree "State of the Family of Knatchbull in 1641" starting with "John Knatchbull of Mersham, of Kent; Will dated in 1540; proved 1541 = Alice Fowle. Lists downline of children Richard, William, John, and Raynold. 3. "The Baronetage of England: Or The History of the English Baronets ...," by William Betham (1801), vol. 1, p. 430-31 (available online at "Knatchbull, of Mersham Hatch, Kent. Created Baroncy August 4, 1641. MERSHAM HATCH has been the principal seat of this family ever since the 2d year of Hen. VII. at which time it was purchased by Richard Knatchbll, of the executors of ___ Edwards. The house is in that deed, and in several of much older date, called sometimes Mersham Hatch, and sometimes Mersham le Hatche. Mr. Philipot, in his "Villare Cantianum" has the following words concerning this family: (Dr. Harris's History of Kent.) "Knatchbll, extracted originally from Limne, where I find the name by deeds very ancient, and owners of a plentiful patrimony." John Knatchbull held much land there in the reign of Edw. III. From him descended 1. Thomas Knatchbull, who was the father of Thomas and William, who married ___, daughter of John Brockman. 2. Thomas, the elder son, married Eleanor ___, and from him descended another 3. Thomas, who was the father of 4. Richard Knatchbull, who lived in the time of Henry VII. and married Catharine, daughter of Sir Thomas Lewknor, Knt. by whom he had 5. Richard Knatchbull, who married Agnes, daughter of Robert Brent; by whom he had one son, William; and died in 1523. 6. William was the father of 1, John; 2, Thomas, who died in 1523; and one daughter, Sibyll. 7. John married Alice, daughter of ___ Fowle, of Tenterden: he died in 1540, and had issue, by the said Alice, 1, Richard; 2, John; 3, Reginald; and 4, William Knatchbull; and a daughter Mary, the wife of Thomas Finch. John, the second son, married ___, daughter of ___ Sheaf (sister to his brother Richard's wife) by whom he had issue two sons and one daughter; 1, John, who married Jane, sister of Sir Thomas Honeywood, of Evington; and secondly, Mary, daughter of Sir Edward Filmer, of East Sutton, both in Kent, Knts. and Richard, who married Catharine, daughter of Thomas Boys of Hythe, in Kent, and secondly Anne, daughter of William Gibbons: Mary, was the wife of Thomas Scot, of Egreston, son of Sir Reginald Scot, of Scot's Hall, in Kent, Knt. Reginald, the third son, married Anne, daughter of William Crispe, Esq. lieutenant of Dover Castle, and brother of Sir Henry Crispe, of Quekes, in the Isle of Thanet, a person very eminent in the reign of Hen. VlII. by whom he had issue another Reginald (who was father of Mary Knatchbull, who was lady abbess of the convent of Benedictine Nuns, at Ghent); and also one daughter, Anne, the wife of John Best, of Allington Castle. William, the fourth son, married Catharine, daughter of John Greene, by whom he had issue Richard, who married ___, daughter of George Goring; and also two daughters; Catharine, the wife of John Crispe, son and heir to the aforesaid William Crispe, Esq. lieutenant of Dover Castle; and Mary, of Timothy Johnson, of Fordwich..." [Descendancy continues but it is not germane to my genealogy.] | Fowle, Alice (I5583)
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| 3571 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in mother's will, Source: Ancestry.com's "Kent, England, Tyler Index to Wills, 1460-1882 about Robt and Margaret Doe: Probate Date: 11 Jan 1596 Testator: Agnes Parker People mentioned: -Mildred Doe, Daughter -Robt Doe, (Husband of daughter Mildred Doe) -Susanne Codgill, Other -Mildred Codgill, Other -James Parker, Other -Robert Parker, Other -Thomas Parker, Son -Anne Parker, Other The Canterbury Probate Index: Will: Parker, Agnes - Marden, 1596, 1596, PRC/17/50/254, PRC/16/108 P/10. | Parker, Mildred (I3508)
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| 3572 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in stepson's will per website http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Libr/Wills/Bk57/page%2036.htm accessed 23 May 2017, "Medieval & Tudor Kent P.C.C. Wills Transcriptions," by L. L. Duncan - Book 57 page 36: "Rafe WILLCOCKS - Will 22 December 1555": "Rafe Willcocks, 22nd Decr 1555 of the parishe of Lydde, Jurate, beinge sicke etc. To be buried within the parishe churche of Lydde in the middle pace of the same churche if master Bailiff & his bretherne shall thinke it mete & I will that a faire tombe shalbe made over my grave at the discretion of my executors. To the hie altare 6s 8d. To the reparacon of the churche of Lidd 40s. Unto prestes & clarkes of the parishe of Lydd at my buriall according to the custome in this behalf & to prestes that shall cum oute of the towne eighte pence a pece etc and in like manner at my monthes minde & at my twelvemonthes minde 13s 4d & to poore people 40s. To John Wilcocks my servante £5 and to look to my cattell till Michaelmas after my decease £3.6.8 with meate & drink condicionally that he tarrie with my executors so longe. To Roberte Dodd my servante £3.6.8 (and as for the last named). To Richarde Sede my servant 40s for his wages till Michaelmas with meate, drinke & clothing. Unto John Brett my servante 26s 8d (and as before) and if my executors shall not like his service then I will that they shall paie him for the time that he hathe served & lett him departe. Unto John Browne my servant 20s & the keping of a horse or geldinge & two budds or kine untill Michaelmas nexte. Unto Thomas Maire my servant foure lodes of fewell wood. Unto Constance Berie my maide servante 20s. Unto Johane Haywarde my maide servante 40s, which I will shalbe in the kepinge of Peter Godfrey of Lydde aforesaide Jurate. Unto Thomas Cunstable my servant 6s 8d. Unto Joane Berie my maide servante one ewe & a lambe. Unto Julian Presten my servante 20s. I geve unto my brother Robert Wilcocks widowe 20s which she oweth unto me. Unto the daughter of the said Robert W. 20s at her mariage. To Stephen Reamis servante to the right worshipfull Sr John Baker £5. Unto Richd Lake servante to the same Sr John Baker £5. Where John Berie of Ivechurch holdithe all those landes which I have to farme by lease of Master Macket of Rye, I will he shall have & hold the same all the terme to cum. I will John Waterman shall have to farme all my 8 acres he now occupieth paying yearly 40s. Unto Sibill my wife all my leases etc in Lydde & my best ambling mare & my nexte best geldinge with two side saddells & bridells, six of my best kine, two of my best rammes & threscore of my best ewes & sufficient foder for her catell, as for thre kyne whiche she must kepe for Henrie Potten of Lydde. Also 10 seamys of wheate & 10 of barley. Also all the juells & 3 silver spoones, all my swyne & poultrie, all my hempe & my fuell wood in my close excepte certaine long Battes reserved for railes & £50. To William Willcocks my sonne two fetherbeddis, 8 pair of sheets with stedill etc & rest of my household stuff unto Joane Willcocks & Anne W my doughters. To Joane £50 at her mariage & £50 to Anne at her mariage. Residewe to be solde by myne executors to the most avantage to pay detts etc. Executors: Peter Godfrey of Lydde, jurate, Richarde Snatchebull[Knatchebull?] of Mersam, Yoman & John Berye of Ivechurch yoman & to eche £10. The right worshipfull Sr John Baker knight supervisor & I geve him £20. And as to my landes & tenements, rentes & serviceys within the parishes of Lydd, Mydley, Olde Romeney, Warhorne, Snargate, Brocklande & Wrotam. 22 Dec 2 & 3 Philip & Mary. Unto my kinsman John Wilcockes of London one & a half acre in Brucklande in the occupacon of John Gibbes. To William Willcockes my sonne all my lands in Wrotham caulid Itam Parke & all my manor of Warhorne & all those my landes in Snargate. In default to Edward Willcockes my sonne & in default to Joane W and Anne W my daughters. To Sibill my wife £20 by the yere, conditionally that she will forsake her jointure, dowrie or widowrighte in all my lands assigned to William & Edwarde Willcockes my sonnes. After my detts paid I will my executors shall bestowe £800 of the residue to the purchasinge of landes for my said sonne Edward Willcockes when he shall come to 21 and when he is 21 he shall make a release to William my sonne of all his right or title to my manor of Warehorne. In presence of Nicholas Pyx, John Hebilthwaite, writer herof, John Willcocks of London, John Webbe of Westhedde, Clemente Stuppenny, Wm Pyxe. The said Testator willed to John Reinoldes his father in lawe a geldinge. To John Browne his servant his next beste waine with wheles yokes & an iron tighte. Proved 23 January 1555 sede vacante by Peter Godfrey & John Berie executors power to Richd Snachebull reserved. [PCC 38 More]" | Reinolds, John (I5575)
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| 3573 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated 7 Jan 1800, probated 1 Jul 1805. Mentions: Sons: John, Edmund, Daniel Children of my daughter Molly, wife of Walter Raleigh. Children of my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Peters, decd. Executors: sons Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses: Lamhlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell, signed 'X'." 2. The book "History of Washington County, New York," reprinted 1979 by Heart of the Lakes Publishing, Interlaken, NY, copy in public library of Cambridge Village, Washington Co., NY, p. 255-256: Listed in various offices as follows: a. May 1774: Edward [Edmund?] Wells, one of three road supervisors of the middle division. b. May 1776: Joseph Wells, poundmaster; Phineas Whiteside, committee man. c. Apr 1777: Edmund Wells, Jr., treasurer and town clerk; Joseph Wells, overseer of poor and road commissioner; Edmund Wells, overseer of roads; William Cooper, road commissioner. d. 1783: "A pound was directed to be located on the east side of the road by Captain Edmnd Wells' house, Captain Joseph Wells to build it, and Captain Edmund Wells to be poundmaster. Stocks [for confining people?] were also voted. They were to be built by Joseph Wells near the pound. e. Mar. 14, 1791: Edmund Wells, moderator of special meeting. Phineas Whiteside, appointed part of special committee dealing with Cambridge being annexed by Washington county. g. 13 Feb 1813: "Austin Wells manumits his slave woman named Hannah." 3. The book "Old Cambridge District," 1941, by Amos DeLany Moscrip in behalf of DAR, pp. 39-40: "Lists Edmund and Joseph Wells as licensees to purchase part of the Cadwallader Colden Patent. Colden's patent for Cambridge dated 23 Jul 1761 is found in Vol. 13, of "Patents in the State Land Bureau," p. 395, and is addressed to George III, King of England. The author also notes that many of the grantees for this patent came from Hebron, Connecticut. Due to the continuance of the French and Indian War with great fluctuations in the economic life of the colonies, many subsequently transferred their rights to a small group of men including Edmund and Joseph Wells. 4. FHL book 929.273 W462c "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family. Some Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Wells of Saybrook and Hebron, Connecticut, who had come from Dudley, Worcestershire, England in 1712. Supplementing: "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897"; compiled by John. L. Cobb, 1999, pp. 13-15: "Joseph Wells. Third son of Thomas, "was born in Hebron, CT, 28 Aug. 1726, whence he removed about 1760 to Cambridge, NY, where he lived the remainder of his life, and died 6 Nov. 1819 age 95 years." He married in New London, CT, 17 May 1750 (Hebron vi. rec.: 1:55, CT) to Thankful SHAILER, daughter of Abel and Hannah (___) S. of Haddam, CT; she died 13 Sept. 1810 in Boston, MA (Shailer Gen.) in 84th yr both she and Joseph W were buried in the cemetery on the turnpike south of Cambridge village, NY. He had been captain and quartermaster in VanWoert's 16th regiment: Albany Co., NY militia during the American Revolution. "In Cambridge in 1783, a pound was directed to be located on the east side of the road by Capt. Edmund Wells's house, Capt. Joseph Wells to build it, and Capt. Edmund Wells to be poundmaster". Stocks were also voted: "they were to be built by Capt. Joseph Wells near the pound. It is not told whether they were used to confine people" (Everts and Ensign: Hist. Washington Co., NY 1878). He was called Deacon Joseph Wells, and he was a carpenter. Joseph and Thankful (SHAILER) Wells's children, all born in Hebron, CT: [Lists 13 children b. 1751-1771.] References: "Hist. and Gen. Wells Fam.," by P.L. Cobb 1897: 1, 2, 3; Barbour mf.: CT vi rec.: Hebron, Bolton and Haddam; Mrs Damaris P. Reynolds 2928 NW 29th St., Corvallis, OR 97330 correspondence 24 June 1991, 11 June 1992 (DEWEY gen.); "Cem. Inscrip.: Cambridge,. NY," by P.L. and L.B. Cobb 1913; A. Fitch's Notes for Hist.: Wash. Co., NY: 842; "CT Nutmegger: 4: 4: 532-4; 12:4:706; Bailey's "CT Marr's": Hebron; Admon. estate: Joseph Wells of Cambridge NY 2 Feb 1826; bible record-page: Joseph Wells, (fr. Mrs. James Edson (Mary Elizabeth (Houghton) Wells, Munson Rd., 8243 U.S. Rt. 20, Westfield, NY 14787 Feb-Mar. 1995); Notes of the Rev. John Dunlap Wells, fr. Richard H. Jones, 339 Private Rd., E. Patchogue, LI., NY 11772, 18 Jan. 1996; Mrs. M. Sue Wells, 3400 Somerset Rd., London, KY 40741-9693." [Note that book contains an image of "Family Record page apparently from Joseph Wells (1726-1819)" from "Mrs. James E. Wells Bible, 21 Feb. 1995.] 5. TAG 46:180-183: "The Wells (Welles) Family of Hebron, CT. and Cambridge, N.Y.," by John G. Hunt: "Writing in September 1848, Dr. Asa Fitch, tireless biographer of Washington County, New York, recorded the account furnished him by Austin Wells of Cambridge, N.Y., at that time, as follows: "Grandfather Thomas Wells came from Dudley in Worcestershire, England, to Saybrook, Connecticut, in 1712. He there married a Miss Merrill and had three children." In 1898, however, there appeared a variant version, titled "A History of the Ancestors and Descendants of John Howell Welles." In that it was said that Thomas Welles, born at Dudley, England, in 1694, came to America in 1712, marrying Elizabeth Merrill at Saybrook, Conn.; died in 1760 at Hebron in the same colony, having had seven sons. See also Wm. H. Cutter, "Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut" (1911), 4:1905... As before noted, the accounts of the Wells family printed in 1898 and 1911 claimed that Thomas1 Wells, who died in 1760 at Hebron, Conn., had seven sons. On the other hand, his will, dated there in 1745 and proved there in June 1760, names wife Elizabeth and three sons only, Edmund, Thomas and Joseph. The question therefore arises as to whether this progenitor had lost four sons before drawing up his will in 1745, or whether he had given their portions before that date. It is not practicable to list the numerous descendants of the last testator, for they are scattered far and wide. A fair list of the descendants of Joseph2 and of Edmund2 appears in the Asa Fitch Manuscript History of Washington County, N.Y., a copy of which is in the hands of the historian of said county. The family of Thomas2 Wells is discussed in J. R. Coles' "History of Tolland County, Conn." (New York 1888), 339..." MARRIAGE: 1. The marriage had to occur before their son Timothy was born in 1756, which date is established per the following cemetery record per the book "Cemetery Records, the Town of Cambridge, Washington Co., NY," 2003, comp. by Historical Data Services, 14 Clark St., Glen Falls, NY, 12804, www. hdsgenealogy.com, copy available in the Cambridge public library. For Old Turnpike Cemetery, with over 50 Wells including: Timothy Wells, d. 18 Oct 1784, Sec. c, Row13, in his 28th year, son of Capt. Joseph and Thankfull. BURIAL: 1. The book "Cemetery Records, the Town of Cambridge, Washington Co., NY," 2003, comp. by Historical Data Services, 14 Clark St., Glen Falls, NY, 12804, www. hdsgenealogy.com, copy available in the Cambridge public library. For Old Turnpike Cemetery, with over 50 Wells including: Joseph Wells, Dea., d. 6 Nov 1819, Sec. C, row 13, in his 95th y., m. Thankfull ___. | Wells, Joseph (I4473)
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| 3574 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated 7 Jan 1800, probated 1 Jul 1805. Mentions: Sons: John, Edmund, Daniel Children of my daughter Molly, wife of Walter Raleigh. Children of my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Peters, decd. Executors: sons Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses: Lamhlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell, signed 'X'." 2. The book "History of Washington County, New York," reprinted 1979 by Heart of the Lakes Publishing, Interlaken, NY, copy in public library of Cambridge Village, Washington Co., NY, pp. 252-253: "Edmund Wells was descended from an English stock. His father, Thomas Wells, was born in Dudley, Worcestershire, England, in 1694, and came to America in 1712, and settled in Saybrook, Conn. where he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Merrill, in May, 1720. Edmund Wells, one of the original propietors of the Cambridge patent, was born in Saybrook, 19 Feb 1721. In 1773 he removed with his family from Hebron, Conn., and settled in what is now the town of Cambridge, on the farm now owned and occupied by Thomas Cornell. He is the only one of the patentees who came to live upon the patent. His children were John Howell Wells, lived and died in Connecticut, Edmund Wells, Jr., born in 1746; graduated at Yale College, Sept. 14, 1768; came with the family in 1773. He was a prominent man in the town. He died on the homestead, 26 Sep 1826, aged 80 years. Mary Wells, married Walter Raleigh, and lived and died in Cambridge. Henry Wells, died young. James Wells, was a lieutenant of dragoons in the Continental service. he died at Croton River, Sept. 23, 1701 [date looks wrong - porb. 1781], aged 30 years. Sarah, married Joseph Peters, and lived and died in Cambridge. Austin, lived and died on his farm in White Creek, Dec. 8, 1849. Captain Daniel Wells was born in Hebron, Conn., in 1754; in April, 1776, enlisted and joined the army then stationed on Long Island under the immediate command of General Washington. He held the rank of orderly-sergeant, and was selected as the bearer of a dispatch from General Washington to General Sullivan, containing sealed orders apprising him of the intended retreat. The duties were discharged with promptness amidst darkness and storm. Sergeant Wells' term of enlistment having expired while in the army was at White Plains, he received his discharge, and returned to Hebron, Conn., where he stood as a minute man. In 1779 he removed with his family to Cambridge and settled on the farm now owned by William Curtis. Here he lived with the companion of his youth for more than half a century, and was blessed with a family of sixteen children. He died May 6, 1840, aged 86 years. He was a man of stong mind. Respected by his fellow-citizens, he had been honored with various posts of office, both civil and miltary, which he filled with fidelity. Descendants of the Wells family are yet living in this and the adjoining towns." 3. FHL book 929.273 W462c "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family. Some Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Wells of Saybrook and Hebron, Connecticut, who had come from Dudley, Worcestershire, England in 1712. Supplementing: "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897"; compiled by John. L. Cobb, 1999, pp. 9-12: "...Edmund Wells had nine children all born in Hebron, CT... viii Sarah, b. 28 Feb. 1757, Hebron, CT vi. rec.:2: 256; m. Oct. 1718, Hebron, Tolland Co., CT, to Joseph PeterS, s. of ?Joseph and Deborah (BIRCHARD) P. of Chatham and Hebron, CT, tavernkeeper; he d. 1796 age 40 yrs. at ?Cambridge, NY; she d. 3 Aug. 1793 at Cambridge, Washington Co., NY; children PeterS: Joseph, blacksmith; Sarah, m. Matthew GIBSON; James, m. Lydia BEEBE, dau.; Ruel B.; tavern; rem..; Erie Co., NY... References: "Abstracts of Wills/of/Washington Co NY 1788-1825," by G. A. Barber, 1937, 1993:23 Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated Jan. 7, 1800; probated July 1, 1805 mentions sons: John Edmund, Daniel, children of my daughter Molly wife of Walter Raleigh, children of my daughter Sarah wife of Joseph Peters dec'd. Executors: sons: Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses; Lauchlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell signed "X". Codicil to the above will: 18 Apr. 1804: James Wells son of the Edmund (Jr.) to receive his father's bequest, and to become an executor of Edmund (Sr.) in his place (from George W. Roger's typed copy of the Edmund Wells (Sr.) probate, 24 Mar. 1995); "Descendants of Edward Howell, 1584-1655," by E.H. Rose, 2nd ed. rev, and prep. by David Paris, 1985:90: concerns g.s. of Mary wf. of Ezekiel Howell shared with grandson Henry Wells, in Gilead cem. Hebron, CT; Concerning PeterS fam.: correspondence with Mr. George W. Rogers, PO Box 111, Fairview Village, PA 19409-0111, May. 24, 1995." | Peters, Joseph (I4467)
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| 3575 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated 7 Jan 1800, probated 1 Jul 1805. Mentions: Sons: John, Edmund, Daniel Children of my daughter Molly, wife of Walter Raleigh. Children of my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Peters, decd. Executors: sons Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses: Lamhlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell, signed 'X'." 2. The book "History of Washington County, New York," reprinted 1979 by Heart of the Lakes Publishing, Interlaken, NY, copy in public library of Cambridge Village, Washington Co., NY, pp. 252-253: "Edmund Wells was descended from an English stock. His father, Thomas Wells, was born in Dudley, Worcestershire, England, in 1694, and came to America in 1712, and settled in Saybrook, Conn. where he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Merrill, in May, 1720. Edmund Wells, one of the original propietors of the Cambridge patent, was born in Saybrook, 19 Feb 1721. In 1773 he removed with his family from Hebron, Conn., and settled in what is now the town of Cambridge, on the farm now owned and occupied by Thomas Cornell. He is the only one of the patentees who came to live upon the patent. His children were John Howell Wells, lived and died in Connecticut, Edmund Wells, Jr., born in 1746; graduated at Yale College, Sept. 14, 1768; came with the family in 1773. He was a prominent man in the town. He died on the homestead, 26 Sep 1826, aged 80 years. Mary Wells, married Walter Raleigh, and lived and died in Cambridge. Henry Wells, died young. James Wells, was a lieutenant of dragoons in the Continental service. he died at Croton River, Sept. 23, 1701 [date looks wrong - porb. 1781], aged 30 years. Sarah, married Joseph Peters, and lived and died in Cambridge. Austin, lived and died on his farm in White Creek, Dec. 8, 1849. Captain Daniel Wells was born in Hebron, Conn., in 1754; in April, 1776, enlisted and joined the army then stationed on Long Island under the immediate command of General Washington. He held the rank of orderly-sergeant, and was selected as the bearer of a dispatch from General Washington to General Sullivan, containing sealed orders apprising him of the intended retreat. The duties were discharged with promptness amidst darkness and storm. Sergeant Wells' term of enlistment having expired while in the army was at White Plains, he received his discharge, and returned to Hebron, Conn., where he stood as a minute man. In 1779 he removed with his family to Cambridge and settled on the farm now owned by William Curtis. Here he lived with the companion of his youth for more than half a century, and was blessed with a family of sixteen children. He died May 6, 1840, aged 86 years. He was a man of stong mind. Respected by his fellow-citizens, he had been honored with various posts of office, both civil and miltary, which he filled with fidelity. Descendants of the Wells family are yet living in this and the adjoining towns." 3. FHL book 929.273 W462c "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family. Some Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Wells of Saybrook and Hebron, Connecticut, who had come from Dudley, Worcestershire, England in 1712. Supplementing: "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897"; compiled by John. L. Cobb, 1999, pp. 9-12: "...Edmund Wells had nine children all born in Hebron, CT: i John Howell, b. 12 Feb. 1744/5 ii Edmund, b. 30 Aug. 1746 iii Mary Howell, b. 16 May 1748, Hebron, CT vi. rec.: 1: 149; m. Sept. 1776 to Esq. James Walter RALEIGH, ROWLEY?, ROLLO?, s. of John and Mary (Phelps) R. of Hebron, CT, his 1st wife. iv Henry, b. 25 Mar. 1750; d. 30 Mar. 1763 age 12 yrs., Hebron, CT v James, b. 14 Apr. 1752; was a lieut. of dragoons, Continental service in the Revolutionary War; died 23 Sept. 1781 age 30 yrs., at the Croton River, Westchester Co., NY, buried at Crompond (Crump Pond) (Mohansic Park), Westchester Co., NY; the inventory for administration by John H. Wells, of Lieut. James Wells's estate was made 3 Feb. 1784 by Samuel Gilbert, Jorden POST, and Bateman Wells (E. Haddam, CT pro. dist. court rec'd: vol. 5;170; it was exhibited and distributors were appointed (those above), 7 Dec. 1784: vol. 5:151. vi Daniel, b. 7 Nov. 1754 vii David viii Sarah, b. 28 Feb. 1757, Hebron, CT vi. rec.:2: 256; m. Oct. 1718, Hebron, Tolland Co., CT, to Joseph Peters, s. of ?Joseph and Deborah (BIRCHARD) P. of Chatham and Hebron, CT, tavernkeeper; he d. 1796 age 40 yrs. at ?Cambridge, NY; she d. 3 Aug. 1793 at Cambridge, Washington Co., NY; children Peters: Joseph, blacksmith; Sarah, m. Matthew GIBSON; James, m. Lydia BEEBE, dau.; Ruel B.; tavern; rem..; Erie Co., NY. ix Austin b. 14 Feb 1759. References: "Abstracts of Wills/of/Washington Co NY 1788-1825," by G. A. Barber, 1937, 1993:23 Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated Jan. 7, 1800; probated July 1, 1805 mentions sons: John Edmund, Daniel, children of my daughter Molly wife of Walter Raleigh, children of my daughter Sarah wife of Joseph Peters dec'd. Executors: sons: Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses; Lauchlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell signed "X". Codicil to the above will: 18 Apr. 1804: James Wells son of the Edmund (Jr.) to receive his father's bequest, and to become an executor of Edmund (Sr.) in his place (from George W. Roger's typed copy of the Edmund Wells (Sr.) probate, 24 Mar. 1995); "Descendants of Edward Howell, 1584-1655," by E.H. Rose, 2nd ed. rev, and prep. by David Paris, 1985:90: concerns g.s. of Mary wf. of Ezekiel Howell shared with grandson Henry Wells, in Gilead cem. Hebron, CT; Concerning PeterS fam.: correspondence with Mr. George W. Rogers, PO Box 111, Fairview Village, PA 19409-0111, May. 24, 1995." | Wells, Sarah (I4466)
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| 3576 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated 7 Jan 1800, probated 1 Jul 1805. Mentions: Sons: John, Edmund, Daniel Children of my daughter Molly, wife of Walter Raleigh. Children of my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Peters, decd. Executors: sons Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses: Lamhlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell, signed 'X'." 2. The book "History of Washington County, New York," reprinted 1979 by Heart of the Lakes Publishing, Interlaken, NY, copy in public library of Cambridge Village, Washington Co., NY, pp. 252-253: "Edmund Wells was descended from an English stock. His father, Thomas Wells, was born in Dudley, Worcestershire, England, in 1694, and came to America in 1712, and settled in Saybrook, Conn. where he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Merrill, in May, 1720. Edmund Wells, one of the original propietors of the Cambridge patent, was born in Saybrook, 19 Feb 1721. In 1773 he removed with his family from Hebron, Conn., and settled in what is now the town of Cambridge, on the farm now owned and occupied by Thomas Cornell. He is the only one of the patentees who came to live upon the patent. His children were John Howell Wells, lived and died in Connecticut, Edmund Wells, Jr., born in 1746; graduated at Yale College, Sept. 14, 1768; came with the family in 1773. He was a prominent man in the town. He died on the homestead, 26 Sep 1826, aged 80 years. Mary Wells, married Walter Raleigh, and lived and died in Cambridge. Henry Wells, died young. James Wells, was a lieutenant of dragoons in the Continental service. he died at Croton River, Sept. 23, 1701 [date looks wrong - porb. 1781], aged 30 years. Sarah, married Joseph Peters, and lived and died in Cambridge. Austin, lived and died on his farm in White Creek, Dec. 8, 1849. Captain Daniel Wells was born in Hebron, Conn., in 1754; in April, 1776, enlisted and joined the army then stationed on Long Island under the immediate command of General Washington. He held the rank of orderly-sergeant, and was selected as the bearer of a dispatch from General Washington to General Sullivan, containing sealed orders apprising him of the intended retreat. The duties were discharged with promptness amidst darkness and storm. Sergeant Wells' term of enlistment having expired while in the army was at White Plains, he received his discharge, and returned to Hebron, Conn., where he stood as a minute man. In 1779 he removed with his family to Cambridge and settled on the farm now owned by William Curtis. Here he lived with the companion of his youth for more than half a century, and was blessed with a family of sixteen children. He died May 6, 1840, aged 86 years. He was a man of stong mind. Respected by his fellow-citizens, he had been honored with various posts of office, both civil and miltary, which he filled with fidelity. Descendants of the Wells family are yet living in this and the adjoining towns." 3. FHL book 929.273 W462c "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family. Some Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Wells of Saybrook and Hebron, Connecticut, who had come from Dudley, Worcestershire, England in 1712. Supplementing: "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897"; compiled by John. L. Cobb, 1999, pp. 9-12: "Mary Howell Wells. Daughter of Edmund and Mary (HOWELL) W. of Hebron, CT and Cambridge, NY, b. 16 May 1745 [sic; author notes 16 May 1748 in another note], Hebron vi. rec.: 1:49, CT; she married Sept. 1776, Hebron, CT, to Esq. James Walter RALEIGH, ROLLO, ROWLEY, son of John and Mary (Phelps) R. of Hebron, CT, born there, 14 Aug. 1775 [sic; 1745?]; family resided in Hebron, CT and Cambridge, NY where she died 20 Oct. 1799: "in her 52nd yr.", and buried in the cemetery on the Turnpike south of Cambridge village, NY; Esq. RALEIGH m. 2nd 12 May 1800 at Cambridge, NY to Abigail Wells, dau. of Daniel and Hannah (LOTHROP) W. of Cambridge, NY, b. 18 Oct. 1780 at Cambridge; Esq. RALEIGH died 10 Dec. 1803, at Hebron, CT, and widow Abigail married 2nd, 2 Dec. 1805 by Rev. Chapman, Cambridge, NY (30 Nov., 1805, Dartmouth, MA: I.G.I.: MA: A456880 0749), to Paul CORNELL, 1759-1851, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (ALLEN) C., his 2nd marriage and they resided: Easton, and White Creek, NY (he had married 1st, July 1781, Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co., NY to Elizabeth SOULE, dau. of Timothy S. of Dutchess Co., NY: see page 55-6; Esq. RALEIGH's children: [Lists 9 children b. 1779-?.] Refer: Notes: "Hist. Washington Co., NY," by A. Fitch (1809-1879): 474, 475, 806, 1285, 254:#3; I.G.I.: MA for CORNELL, NY State for Wells and CORNELL; U.S. Census indexes: NY State, 1800, 1850, 1860; "Barbour Indexes of CT Vital Records: East Haddam, CT probate district records for (RALEIGH), ROLLO, ROLO, ROWLEE, (ROWLEY); Hist.: Washington Co.. NY 1878: 66, 116, 253, 256, 461 (RALEIGH)." 4. FHL book 929.273 W462c "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family. Some Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Wells of Saybrook and Hebron, Connecticut, who had come from Dudley, Worcestershire, England in 1712. Supplementing: "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897"; compiled by John. L. Cobb, 1999, pp. 9-12: "...Edmund Wells had nine children all born in Hebron, CT: i John Howell, b. 12 Feb. 1744/5 ii Edmund, b. 30 Aug. 1746 iii Mary Howell, b. 16 May 1748, Hebron, CT vi. rec.: 1: 149; m. Sept. 1776 to Esq. James Walter RALEIGH, ROWLEY?, ROLLO?, s. of John and Mary (Phelps) R. of Hebron, CT, his 1st wife. iv Henry, b. 25 Mar. 1750; d. 30 Mar. 1763 age 12 yrs., Hebron, CT v James, b. 14 Apr. 1752; was a lieut. of dragoons, Continental service in the Revolutionary War; died 23 Sept. 1781 age 30 yrs., at the Croton River, Westchester Co., NY, buried at Crompond (Crump Pond) (Mohansic Park), Westchester Co., NY; the inventory for administration by John H. Wells, of Lieut. James Wells's estate was made 3 Feb. 1784 by Samuel Gilbert, Jorden POST, and Bateman Wells (E. Haddam, CT pro. dist. court rec'd: vol. 5;170; it was exhibited and distributors were appointed (those above), 7 Dec. 1784: vol. 5:151. vi Daniel, b. 7 Nov. 1754 vii David viii Sarah, b. 28 Feb. 1757, Hebron, CT vi. rec.:2: 256; m. Oct. 1718, Hebron, Tolland Co., CT, to Joseph PeterS, s. of ?Joseph and Deborah (BIRCHARD) P. of Chatham and Hebron, CT, tavernkeeper; he d. 1796 age 40 yrs. at ?Cambridge, NY; she d. 3 Aug. 1793 at Cambridge, Washington Co., NY; children PeterS: Joseph, blacksmith; Sarah, m. Matthew GIBSON; James, m. Lydia BEEBE, dau.; Ruel B.; tavern; rem..; Erie Co., NY. ix Austin b. 14 Feb 1759. References: "Abstracts of Wills/of/Washington Co NY 1788-1825," by G. A. Barber, 1937, 1993:23 Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated Jan. 7, 1800; probated July 1, 1805 mentions sons: John Edmund, Daniel, children of my daughter Molly wife of Walter Raleigh, children of my daughter Sarah wife of Joseph Peters dec'd. Executors: sons: Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses; Lauchlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell signed "X". Codicil to the above will: 18 Apr. 1804: James Wells son of the Edmund (Jr.) to receive his father's bequest, and to become an executor of Edmund (Sr.) in his place (from George W. Roger's typed copy of the Edmund Wells (Sr.) probate, 24 Mar. 1995); "Descendants of Edward Howell, 1584-1655," by E.H. Rose, 2nd ed. rev, and prep. by David Paris, 1985:90: concerns g.s. of Mary wf. of Ezekiel Howell shared with grandson Henry Wells, in Gilead cem. Hebron, CT; Concerning PeterS fam.: correspondence with Mr. George W. Rogers, PO Box 111, Fairview Village, PA 19409-0111, May. 24, 1995." | Wells, Mary Howell (I4465)
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| 3577 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated 7 Jan 1800, probated 1 Jul 1805. Mentions: Sons: John, Edmund, Daniel Children of my daughter Molly, wife of Walter Raleigh. Children of my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Peters, decd. Executors: sons Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses: Lamhlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell, signed 'X'." 2. The book "History of Washington County, New York," reprinted 1979 by Heart of the Lakes Publishing, Interlaken, NY, copy in public library of Cambridge Village, Washington Co., NY: A. Pp. 252-253: "Edmund Wells was descended from an English stock. His father, Thomas Wells, was born in Dudley, Worcestershire, England, in 1694, and came to America in 1712, and settled in Saybrook, Conn. where he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Merrill, in May, 1720. Edmund Wells, one of the original propietors of the Cambridge patent, was born in Saybrook, 19 Feb 1721. In 1773 he removed with his family from Hebron, Conn., and settled in what is now the town of Cambridge, on the farm now owned and occupied by Thomas Cornell. He is the only one of the patentees who came to live upon the patent. His children were John Howell Wells, lived and died in Connecticut, Edmund Wells, Jr., born in 1746; graduated at Yale College, Sept. 14, 1768; came with the family in 1773. He was a prominent man in the town. He died on the homestead, 26 Sep 1826, aged 80 years. Mary Wells, married Walter Raleigh, and lived and died in Cambridge. Henry Wells, died young. James Wells, was a lieutenant of dragoons in the Continental service. he died at Croton River, Sept. 23, 1701 [date looks wrong - porb. 1781], aged 30 years. Sarah, married Joseph Peters, and lived and died in Cambridge. Austin, lived and died on his farm in White Creek, Dec. 8, 1849. Captain Daniel Wells was born in Hebron, Conn., in 1754; in April, 1776, enlisted and joined the army then stationed on Long Island under the immediate command of General Washington. He held the rank of orderly-sergeant, and was selected as the bearer of a dispatch from General Washington to General Sullivan, containing sealed orders apprising him of the intended retreat. The duties were discharged with promptness amidst darkness and storm. Sergeant Wells' term of enlistment having expired while in the army was at White Plains, he received his discharge, and returned to Hebron, Conn., where he stood as a minute man. In 1779 he removed with his family to Cambridge and settled on the farm now owned by William Curtis. Here he lived with the companion of his youth for more than half a century, and was blessed with a family of sixteen children. He died May 6, 1840, aged 86 years. He was a man of stong mind. Respected by his fellow-citizens, he had been honored with various posts of office, both civil and miltary, which he filled with fidelity. Descendants of the Wells family are yet living in this and the adjoining towns." B. P. 255-256: Listed in various offices as follows: a. May 1774: Edward [Edmund?] Wells, one of three road supervisors of the middle division. b. May 1776: Joseph Wells, poundmaster; Phineas Whiteside, committee man. c. Apr 1777: Edmund Wells, Jr., treasurer and town clerk; Joseph Wells, overseer of poor and road commissioner; Edmund Wells, overseer of roads; William Cooper, road commissioner. d. 1783: "A pound was directed to be located on the east side of the road by Captain Edmnd Wells' house, Captain Joseph Wells to build it, and Captain Edmund Wells to be poundmaster. Stocks [for confining people?] were also voted. They were to be built by Joseph Wells near the pound. e. Mar. 14, 1791: Edmund Wells, moderator of special meeting. Phineas Whiteside, appointed part of special committee dealing with Cambridge being annexed by Washington county. g. 13 Feb 1813: "Austin Wells manumits his slave woman named Hannah." h. Apr 1816: Austin Wells to be paid $1 per day for services as a fence-viewer. C. P. 252: "Cambridge embraces a part of the Hoosick patent, which was granted on both sides of that stream in 1688, the principal portion being in Renssalaer county. About 4,000 acres are included in Cambridge. The remainder of the town was a part of the Cambridge patent, granted in 1761 to Isaac Sawyer, Edmund Wells, Jacob Lansing, Wm. Smith, Alexander Colden, Goldsboro Bangor, and others, on condition that immediate settlements be made. The tract included 31,500 acres, north of the Hoosick patent and extending up the valley, which took the name of the patent. To induce settlements on this land, the patentees gave 100 acres to each of the first 30 families who would become actual settlers. The names which are now known of the first settlers are... These came on the lands in 1761-63. Other early settlers in the vicinity were... Austin Wells, Edwin Wells... The names of other early settlers are given in the record of those who were disturbed in possession of their lands by reason of the Revolution, and which for a time were exempted from quitrents on that account. They were ... Wm. Cooper... Many who had taken up lots previous to the Revolution left them during that period some from fear of disturbance by Tories and Indians, who were prowling about the country for plunder..." D. P. 256: Austin Wells listed as one of the incorporators of the Washington Library formed in the town of Cambridge12 Jan 1802. E. P. 266: Austin Wells listed in 1814 as a subscriber for $25 for an Academy to be built in Cambridge. F. Pp. 457-458: "Austin Wells, a son of Edmund Wells, the latter a pioneer of Cambridge, came with his father when fourteen years old, returned to Connecticut for a time, but was here in 1776. In 1777 he went to assist an older brother in Cambridge to remove his family to a place of safety, information having been received that a detachment of Burgoyne's army might be expected through the Cambridge valley. Having taken the family to Williamstown, the brothers hastened back, and reached Bennington in time to join in the closing scenes of the battle. Not long after he went into the service as a substitute for an older brother. He remained two years in the army, was stationed at the different forts on the Hudson, north of Albany, after which he went into the army as a volunteer, and was at Fort Stanwix and Albany. After the war, he settled in White Creek, upon the farm now occupied by Uriah Pratt. He passed a long life in the midst of his people, dying at the age of 91, Dec. 8, 1849. He was very highly esteemed. At his funeral psalms were read from the Bible he carried with him into camp, said to have been the only one in the company to which he belonged." 3. FHL book 929.273 W462c "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family. Some Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Wells of Saybrook and Hebron, Connecticut, who had come from Dudley, Worcestershire, England in 1712. Supplementing: "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897"; compiled by John. L. Cobb, 1999, pp. 9-12: "Austin Wells, "Esquier" youngest son of Edmund and Mary (HOWELL) W. of Hebron, CT and Cambridge, NY, b. 14 Feb. 1759, Gilead parish, Hebron vi. rec: 2:256, Tolland (then Windham) Co., CT; in his Revolutionary War military service, as 1 st sergeant, Austin Wells participated in the battle of Bennington (VT) August 16, 1777; in his pension application papers, he claimed actual military service: 1776-1778. Austin Wells married 7 Dec. 1784 at ____, to Sarah COWAN, dau. of James (tavernkeeper of Cambridge, NY, b. Pelham, MA) and Elizabeth (HUNTER) (m. 20 Dec. 1757) C., born 20 Oct. 1768 at Cambridge, NY and died 3 May 1844, "in 76th year of age", bur.: Cambridge, NY; he died 8 Dec. 1849 (WCJ: 20 Dec. (1849)) probably at White Creek, Washington Co., NY, and buried age 90 years and 10 mo. in the cemetery on the Turnpike south of the village of Cambridge, NY. Frank C. and Jill (TUCKER) (Norman) COBB now, 14 Jan. 1995, possess, (plaque inside right cupboard): "this sideboard was built by a Scotch journeyman cabinet builder on the order of Austin Wells, uncle of (great-great) grandmother Hannah Wells COBB. He was b. 14 Feb. 1759, lived in Cambridge, NY, and died there 8 Dec. 1849. It passed into possession of his nephew Leonard Wells (b. 14 Sept. 1801) and was sold by Leonard's widow Eliza Allen Wells, to Brutus J. COBB (father of Louise B. COBB wife of Philip L. COBB)." [Book has photo of a house with the following caption: "Austin Wells House, built 1805 by Austin, son of Edmund Wells (Wheel-House). A sophisticated example of a Federal period house. Interior has beautiful fluted columns and woodwork."] Residence of Austin Wells: "I came to Cambridge, NY with father on horseback in 1773 to visit brother Edmund who had then settled here, and stayed over the winter, then going back to Hebron, ... I came up here again after my mother's death, in Feb. 1776, and this has been my residence ever since. In April 1776, I enlisted for one year (which was the custom in the army part of the War: in short enlistments, so disastrous to our arms at that time), and was stationed up the Mohawk at Fort Stanwix. After this I was a sergeant in the Cambridge militia - but we had no regular company enrolled - no regular officers, - men turned out when they pleased, and served under whom they pleased." (Notes for Hist.: Wash. Co., NY, coil. A. Fitch (as of Sept. 19, 1848): 254, 255). Children: [Book lists 4 children b. 1786-1810.] References: Rev. War pens. applic.: Austin Wells CT, S-32054 (priv. sergt.). "Cem. Inscript.: Cambridge. NY," copied by P.L. and L.B. Cobb, 1913. Will of Austin Wells, made 5 Nov. 1845, codicil 24 Aug. 1848, pro. and rec. 8 Jan 1850. "Hist. and Gen.: Wells Fam., by P.L. Cobb 1897:2. "Hist.: Welles Fam.," by Albert Welles 1876: 227. Wash Co., NY land record: deed: M:467-470 (1816). Asa Fitch's Notes for a History of Washington Co.. NY. Wells Family: 254 (photocopy). Early CT settlers in Wash. Co., NY, Abstr. fr. "History of Wash Co.. NY 1737-1878," Everts and Ensign 1878, by D.C. Saunders, in "CT Nutmegger" vol. 23, #4, Mar. 1991 pages 585-590." 4. TAG 46:180-183: "The Wells (Welles) Family of Hebron, CT. and Cambridge, N.Y.," by John G. Hunt: "Writing in September 1848, Dr. Asa Fitch, tireless biographer of Washington County, New York, recorded the account furnished him by Austin Wells of Cambridge, N.Y., at that time, as follows: "Grandfather Thomas Wells came from Dudley in Worcestershire, England, to Saybrook, Connecticut, in 1712. He there married a Miss Merrill and had three children." In 1898, however, there appeared a variant version, titled "A History of the Ancestors and Descendants of John Howell Welles." In that it was said that Thomas Welles, born at Dudley, England, in 1694, came to America in 1712, marrying Elizabeth Merrill at Saybrook, Conn.; died in 1760 at Hebron in the same colony, having had seven sons. See also Wm. H. Cutter, "Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut" (1911), 4:1905..." BURIAL: 1. The book "Cemetery Records, the Town of Cambridge, Washington Co., NY," 2003, comp. by Historical Data Services, 14 Clark St., Glen Falls, NY, 12804, www. hdsgenealogy.com, copy available in the Cambridge public library. For Old Turnpike Cemetery, with over 50 Wells including: Austin Wells, d. 8 Dec 1849, Sec. C, row 13, ae 90y, m. Sarah ___, Vet. Rev. War. | Wells, Austin (I4464)
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| 3578 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated 7 Jan 1800, probated 1 Jul 1805. Mentions: Sons: John, Edmund, Daniel Children of my daughter Molly, wife of Walter Raleigh. Children of my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Peters, decd. Executors: sons Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses: Lamhlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell, signed 'X'." 2. The book "History of Washington County, New York," reprinted 1979 by Heart of the Lakes Publishing, Interlaken, NY, copy in public library of Cambridge Village, Washington Co., NY, A. Pp. 252-253: "Edmund Wells was descended from an English stock. His father, Thomas Wells, was born in Dudley, Worcestershire, England, in 1694, and came to America in 1712, and settled in Saybrook, Conn. where he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Merrill, in May, 1720. Edmund Wells, one of the original propietors of the Cambridge patent, was born in Saybrook, 19 Feb 1721. In 1773 he removed with his family from Hebron, Conn., and settled in what is now the town of Cambridge, on the farm now owned and occupied by Thomas Cornell. He is the only one of the patentees who came to live upon the patent. His children were John Howell Wells, lived and died in Connecticut, Edmund Wells, Jr., born in 1746; graduated at Yale College, Sept. 14, 1768; came with the family in 1773. He was a prominent man in the town. He died on the homestead, 26 Sep 1826, aged 80 years. Mary Wells, married Walter Raleigh, and lived and died in Cambridge. Henry Wells, died young. James Wells, was a lieutenant of dragoons in the Continental service. he died at Croton River, Sept. 23, 1701 [date looks wrong - porb. 1781], aged 30 years. Sarah, married Joseph Peters, and lived and died in Cambridge. Austin, lived and died on his farm in White Creek, Dec. 8, 1849. Captain Daniel Wells was born in Hebron, Conn., in 1754; in April, 1776, enlisted and joined the army then stationed on Long Island under the immediate command of General Washington. He held the rank of orderly-sergeant, and was selected as the bearer of a dispatch from General Washington to General Sullivan, containing sealed orders apprising him of the intended retreat. The duties were discharged with promptness amidst darkness and storm. Sergeant Wells' term of enlistment having expired while in the army was at White Plains, he received his discharge, and returned to Hebron, Conn., where he stood as a minute man. In 1779 he removed with his family to Cambridge and settled on the farm now owned by William Curtis. Here he lived with the companion of his youth for more than half a century, and was blessed with a family of sixteen children. He died May 6, 1840, aged 86 years. He was a man of stong mind. Respected by his fellow-citizens, he had been honored with various posts of office, both civil and miltary, which he filled with fidelity. Descendants of the Wells family are yet living in this and the adjoining towns." B. P. 256-257: Principal town officers since 1774: a. Walter Raleigh, 1785, collector. b. Daniel Wells, 1801, supervisor. c. Sidney Wells, 1809, collector. d. Sidney Wells, 1816, town clerk. e. Sidney Wells, 1830, supervisor. C. P. 458: Daniel Well's barnyard declared as a holding pound for stray animals. 3. The book "Old Cambridge (1788-1988) - A collection of historical essays and family histories commemorating the 200th anniversary of the forming of the Old Cambridge District, 1788," copy in the Village of Cambridge public library: A. "Edmund Welles, d. 1805, b. Mary Howel of South Hampton, L.E. Eight ch. including Daniel. Edmund was captain in the old French War and was one of the original propietors of Cambridge Township. Moved from Hebron, Conn. in 1780 to Cambridge. Edmund was the only patentee out of more than fifty who became a settler." B "Daniel Welles, b. 1754 in Hebron, Conn., m. Hannah Lathrope 2/15/1776. In 1779 he removed with his family to Cambridge and settled on the farm owned by Mr. Bovee. Here they lived for more than half a century and were blessed with a family of sixteen children." 4. FHL book 929.273 W462c "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family. Some Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Wells of Saybrook and Hebron, Connecticut, who had come from Dudley, Worcestershire, England in 1712. Supplementing: "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897"; compiled by John. L. Cobb, 1999, pp. 9-12: "Daniel Wells. Son of Edmund and Mary (HOWELL) W. of Hebron, CT and Cambridge, NY, b. 7 Nov. 1754, Hebron (Tolland Co.), vi. rec.: 2:255, CT. He married at Hebron, 15 Feb. 1776, to Hannah LOTHROP, dau.. of the Rev. Elijah and Silence (LEONARD) L. of Hebron, CT. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father. She was then not quite 17 years old having been born at Hebron 1 May 1759. Very soon after his marriage, Daniel enlisted in the Connecticut troops, and was sent to join the army under Gen. Washington then at New York. The records of the Pension Bureau (S6354 now in National Archives custody) at Washington D.C. show that he served 1 month and 18 days as a private and 6 months and 15 days as sergeant; a part of the time he served under Capt. Isham and Col Chester. For this service he made application for a pension 28 Aug 1832 and received this pension during the remainder of his life. The following obituary notice was published in the "Washington County Post," and afterwards reprinted in the "Cleveland Herald" (OH) of 27 May 1840 and probably written by his son Hamilton: "Died in Cambridge on the 6th instant Captain Daniel Wells, aged 86, a soldier of the American Revolution and a pensioner by Act of Congress of June 7th 1832. He was a native of Hebron, CT and in March 1776 was married to Miss Hannah Lothrop, daughter of the Rev. Elijah Lothrop, pastor of the Congregational church in that place. In April following, being within a month of this eventful period, such was the ardor of that youthful patriotism which burned in the noble spirits of that age, that he enlisted as a soldier, left his young companion, and joined the army then stationed on Long Island, and under the immediate command of Gen. Washington. He held the rank of orderly sergeant, and on that memorable night that Lord Howe landed, he was selected as the bearer of a dispatch from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sullivan, containing sealed orders, apprizing him of the intended retreat. The duties of this important trust, were discharged with promptness, amidst darkness, thunder, lightning and storm, and the severe embarrassment of a wrong counter-sign in passing sentinels at their posts. "The famed retreat of Gen. Washington to New York was effected with surprising adroitness, from whence retired with his army to White Plains where Sergeant Wells completed the period of his enlistment of a nine-months campaign, and having received his discharge returned to the circle of his friends, and the bosom of his companion, in Hebron, CT. "From this to the close of the war, he stood as a minuteman, and was once called out to the vicinity of Boston, and at other times on short tours of duty, on the spur of the occasion. "In the year 1775, he first came to Cambridge, NY with his father, and in 1779, he removed his family and settled where he lived with the companion of his youth of more than half a century, and was blessed with a family of sixteen children. He had lived to witness the most important periods in the history of our country, in its changes, revolutions, enterprises and improvements, from before the Old French War to the present month. "He was a man of strong mind, and one on whom the power of habit never possessed a firmer hold. Respected by his fellow citizens, he has been honored with various posts, both civil and military, which he has filled with fidelity. After a protracted illness, he has gone down to his grave in a good old age, deeply lamented by his numerous descendants, and those who knew his worth." The military campaign of the summer of 1776 was a most disastrous and discouraging beginning for Gen. Washington and his troops. Driven from Long Island with great loss, he retreated northward to White Plains. Here the army was little better than a half-starved mob, disheartened by defeat, without proper clothes or shelter, and worst of all lacking discipline and military order. At this time, Washington wrote to Congress: "Our situation is truly distressing. The check our detachment sustained on the twenty-seventh ultimo has dispirited too great a proportion of our troops, and filled their minds with apprehension and despair. The militia, instead of calling forth their utmost efforts to a brave and manly opposition in order to repair their losses, are dismayed, intractable, and impatient to return, - - their want of discipline and refusal of almost every kind of restraint and government has produced a like conduct, but too common, to the whole, and an entire disregard of that order and subordination necessary to the well being of an army, ... and with the deepest concern, I am obliged to confess my want of confidence in the generality of the troops." A British officer writes to a friend in London: "The rebel army are in so wretched a condition as to clothing and accoutrements that I believe no nation ever saw such a set of tatterdemalions. There are few coats among them, but what are out at elbows, and in a whole regiment, there is a scarce a pair of breeches. "Judge then, how they must be pinched by a winter's campaign. We who are warmly clothed and well equipped, already feel it severely, for it is even now much colder than I ever felt in England. As to provisions, they have been pretty well supplied, – more care has been taken care of their bellies than their backs." At no time during the war was Washington so downcast and discouraged. The short terms of enlistment barely afforded time to drill the raw recruits, so that when they were just becoming of some value as soldiers, their time would expire, and they would be discharged to their homes. Daniel Wells was a man of most methodical habits, quiet and orderly in his ways, probably with little liking for the rough and boisterous company of the regiments. [Book includes image with the caption "Promotion of Daniel Wells to Sergeant."] In 1779 he moved his family, then consisting of his wife and two children: one and two years old, to Cambridge, NY where his father had a share of a thousand acres in the patent granted by King George. Here his wife Hannah died 8 Oct. 1829. From 1793 to 1796 and from 1801 to 1804, he was town supervisor. Shortly before he died, his grandson (Caius Cassius COBB), a boy of thirteen, who was soon to leave for the west to make his living, went to see him and bid him goodbye. Grandfather Wells was then an old man who loved to have his chair in just the same place by the fireside. Placing his hand on the boy's head he said "is it possible that the little Major is going to the Ohio?" It seemed a great journey to go to Cleveland (Ohio) then. He died at Cambridge 6 May 1840, much respected as a just and honest man (in the 86th year of his age, buried in the cemetery on the turnpike south of Cambridge Village, NY). Children of Daniel and Hannah (LOTHROP) Wells: [Book lists 16 children b. 1777-1785.]" Refer: "Hist and Gen.: Wells Fam.," by Philip L. Cobb, Cleveland, OH 1897: 4-7, included in which is a Register of Births, Deaths and Marriages of the Daniel and Hannah (Lothrop) Wells family; Notes for Hist.: Wash. Co., NY coll, by A. Fitch, as of Sept. 19, 1848 and Jan 30, 1850: 254:6; 841; "Cemetery Inscription Cambridge, NY," comp. P.L. and LB. Cobb 1913; photocopy of gen. data: Rev. War pens. applic.: Daniel Wells, CT, NY, S-6354, sergeant; "NY Gen. and Biogr. Rec.": 119:3:167 July 1988; U.S.G.S.: 15" and 7 1/2" quads.: Cambridge, NY area topo. maps; "Hist.: Wash Co., NY," Everts and Ensign 1878: Cambridge: 253, 256, 140; "Heads: Fams. 1790 NY State": Albany Co.: 18:1, 5, 3, -, -, "Introd. Hist. Resources: Wash Co.. NY," 1976, 1984: 24-5, 28-9, 113-4, 116-7; Wash Co., NY land records: liber H: 176-7: 13 Mar. 1799 Edmund Wells of Cambridge Esqr., to Daniel Wells of Cambridge, yeoman; consideration: 8 shillings: land in Cambridge: NW pt. of lot 6 of 2nd div., of Patent granted to Isaac Sawyer et. al.; est.: 110 acres; wit.: Samuel Pay, Joseph Gilbert, before Judge John Younglove: Court: Comm. Pleas, rec.: 3 Apr. 1806, 10 am.: liber H.: 178-9: 20 Sept. 1780, Sam'l Clark of Cambridge, yeoman: consideration 500 pounds sterling, land in Cambridge: so. pt. of2 lots: 4 and 9 of 1st div.; Dan'l Wells in possession, must pay quit rent; containing 100 acres; witnesses: Edmund Wells, John McClung, before Judge John Younglove; recorded 3 Apr. 1806; "Cambridge. NY Church Records.: Protestant Presbyterian and 1st United Presbyterian Congregational," comp. R.W. Vosburgh. Mrs. James Edson (Mary Elizabeth Houghton) Wells wrote me: there is a tradition that (orderly sergeant) Daniel Wells was the last man getting into the boat during Gen. George Washington's strategic crossings of the Delaware River at the Christmas holiday season 1776-7." 5. TAG 46:180-183: "The Wells (Welles) Family of Hebron, CT. and Cambridge, N.Y.," by John G. Hunt: "...The descendants of Daniel3Wells (Edmund2) are well listed in "Some Descendants of Thomas Wells," type-written in 1897 by Philip L. Cobb, Cleveland, Ohio, and now in the Library of the Western Reserve Historical Society of that city. This Daniel's elder brother was Edmund3 Wells, born 1746 at Hebron, Conn., who married there in February 1770, Miss Wealthy Ann Goodrich (named at p. 400 of Hall's "The Bradford Genealogy"). He died at Cambridge, N.Y., in 1826, of which town his father had been an original patentee in 1760..." BURIAL: 1. The book "Cemetery Records, the Town of Cambridge, Washington Co., NY," 2003, comp. by Historical Data Services, 14 Clark St., Glen Falls, NY, 12804, www. hdsgenealogy.com, copy available in the Cambridge public library. For Old Turnpike Cemetery, with over 50 Wells including: Capt. Daniel Wells, b. 5 Nov 1754, d. 6 May 1840, Sec. B., row 9, ae 86y, m. Hannah Lathrop, Vet. Rev. War. | Wells, Daniel (I4463)
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| 3579 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "Edmund Wells of Cambridge, dated 7 Jan 1800, probated 1 Jul 1805. Mentions: Sons: John, Edmund, Daniel Children of my daughter Molly, wife of Walter Raleigh. Children of my daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Peters, decd. Executors: sons Edmund, Daniel, Austin, brother Joseph. Witnesses: Lamhlin Wright, James Niles, Gerrit Wendell, signed 'X'." 2. The book "History of Washington County, New York," reprinted 1979 by Heart of the Lakes Publishing, Interlaken, NY, copy in public library of Cambridge Village, Washington Co., NY, pp. 252-253: "Edmund Wells was descended from an English stock. His father, Thomas Wells, was born in Dudley, Worcestershire, England, in 1694, and came to America in 1712, and settled in Saybrook, Conn. where he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Merrill, in May, 1720. Edmund Wells, one of the original propietors of the Cambridge patent, was born in Saybrook, 19 Feb 1721. In 1773 he removed with his family from Hebron, Conn., and settled in what is now the town of Cambridge, on the farm now owned and occupied by Thomas Cornell. He is the only one of the patentees who came to live upon the patent. His children were John Howell Wells, lived and died in Connecticut, Edmund Wells, Jr., born in 1746; graduated at Yale College, Sept. 14, 1768; came with the family in 1773. He was a prominent man in the town. He died on the homestead, 26 Sep 1826, aged 80 years. Mary Wells, married Walter Raleigh, and lived and died in Cambridge. Henry Wells, died young. James Wells, was a lieutenant of dragoons in the Continental service. he died at Croton River, Sept. 23, 1701 [date looks wrong - porb. 1781], aged 30 years. Sarah, married Joseph Peters, and lived and died in Cambridge. Austin, lived and died on his farm in White Creek, Dec. 8, 1849. Captain Daniel Wells was born in Hebron, Conn., in 1754; in April, 1776, enlisted and joined the army then stationed on Long Island under the immediate command of General Washington. He held the rank of orderly-sergeant, and was selected as the bearer of a dispatch from General Washington to General Sullivan, containing sealed orders apprising him of the intended retreat. The duties were discharged with promptness amidst darkness and storm. Sergeant Wells' term of enlistment having expired while in the army was at White Plains, he received his discharge, and returned to Hebron, Conn., where he stood as a minute man. In 1779 he removed with his family to Cambridge and settled on the farm now owned by William Curtis. Here he lived with the companion of his youth for more than half a century, and was blessed with a family of sixteen children. He died May 6, 1840, aged 86 years. He was a man of stong mind. Respected by his fellow-citizens, he had been honored with various posts of office, both civil and miltary, which he filled with fidelity. Descendants of the Wells family are yet living in this and the adjoining towns." 3. FHL book 929.273 W462c "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family. Some Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Wells of Saybrook and Hebron, Connecticut, who had come from Dudley, Worcestershire, England in 1712. Supplementing: "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897"; compiled by John. L. Cobb, 1999, p. 18: "John Howell Wells. First son of Edmund and Mary (HOWELL) W. of Hebron, CT and Cambridge, NY, b. 12 Feb. 1744, Hebron vi. rec.: 1:40, CT; farmer, served from CT in American Revolution as captain; married 1st, 16 Nov. 1768? or 9, to Mary BILL, dau. of Benajah and Mary (BILL: probably dau. of James and Mary (SWODEL) B., b. 1721) B.); she died 8 July 1794, Gilead, Hebron, Tolland Co., CT, age 51 (Hebron cem. rec.); he married 2nd, 10 or 11 Apr. 1796 to Jerusha PINNEO, dau. of ___, who died 28 Mar. 1845 age 84 (Hebron cern. rec.); he died 7 Mar. 1826, Gilead par. age 82, (Hebron cem. rec.); children of John Howell and Mary (BILL) W.: [Lists 7 children b. 1771-1784.] Refer: "List of Ances. and Descs. of John Howell Welles "(a table), nd. (from Suffolk Co., NY Hist. Soc., 300 W. Main St., Riverhead, LI, NY 11901, 1975-6); genealogy: CT (1911): IV: 1905-6; Hebron, CT cem. inscrips. (at Hebron Library 1969); "Hist. and Gen.: Wells Fam.," by P.L. Cobb, 1897: 2; "Brewster Gen.," by E.C.B. Jones, 1908: 210-211; "Bill Fam. Memoir," L. Bill 1867: 135-6; Washington Co., NY deed: E-E: 330-1: James Wells, s. of John Howell W.: lands in Cambridge and Jackson, to Larissa and Sila Ann, devisors of George W., 12 Apr. 1831, late of Boston, MA; recorded 20 Jan. 1832." | Wells, John Howell (I4462)
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| 3580 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "Samuel Almy of Cambridge, dated 21 Mar 1803, probated 21 Dec 1805. Mentions: Sons: John, Thomas Grandsons: Samuel (s. of Thomas Almy), Samuel Cooper (s. of my daughter Lydia Cooper) Daughters: Lydia (w. of John Cooper), Anna (w. of Joseph Cornell), Elizabeth (w. of Covert Cornell) Granddaughters: Elizabeth, Abigail, children of my son John. Executor: son Thomas. Witnesses: Joseph Almy, Asahel Morris, Josiah Lesters. 2. The book "A History of Phineas Whiteside and His Family," comp. by Ida Whiteside, copy in the Cambridge public library, pp. 72-73: "The family of Ann Cooper, wife of Phineas Whiteside: The first Cooper of whom there is a record is John of Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who died in 1769. In his will he mentions Ann, his wife, and leaves her a home for life in his house, the furniture, two-thirds of the crop unharvested at that time, and 200 pounds in lieu of her dower. To his son, James, he left his real estate, liable to his wife's residence as aforesaid. To his son, William, he left 100 pounds; to David, 300; to his daughter, Jean, and her two daughters, 10 pounds each. To his daughter, Ann, wife of Phineas Whiteside, he gave 200 pounds; the 340 pounds remaining to be divided among the children as his wife thought right. James and David were executors. There are two letters from James Cooper to Phineas and John Whiteside dated April 7th, and May 1st, 1793. The first, to Phineas, inquires about his family and gives news of those at their home and elsewhere. Two men had come from North Carolina who lived next to David's farm and brought word that all were well. David, however, died the next December leaving four sons and daughter. He had bought 600 acres of land and it was nearly free from debt. John and his family and Samuel and his were all well a few weeks before. James and his wife, Jean, had been to visit his sister Jean and her husband the fall before and found them well and, 'living very comfortably.' They want news of William's family and the Anderson family who are not writing. Mrs. Anderson was their sister, Martha. The second letter, dated May 1st, was written to John Whiteside after they heard of Phineas' death a month before. After condolences, it urges them to continue the correspondence as in the past. From all this and from the markers in the Whiteside cemetery, the following partial genealogy can be deduced: 1. John Cooper, d. 1769, m. Ann ___. 2. James Cooper m. Jean ___. 2. William Cooper I, 1722-1805, m. Jane E. ___, 1730-1820. 3. William Cooper II, 1758-1849, m. Densite ___, 1764-1830. 4. Mary Cooper 1796-1831, m. Dairus Barker of Easton. Moved later to Homer, NY. 4. William Cooper III, d. 1886, m. Ruth Barker, sister of Darius. 5. William C. Barker. 3. John Cooper 1752-1832, m. Lydia Almey, b. 1752. 3. Mary Cooper, 1760-1831, unmarried. 2. Samuel Cooper. Probably went to North Carolina. 2. David Cooper. Moved to North Carolina. Had four sons and a daughter. 3. Jean Cooper. Married and had two daughters. 4. Martha Cooper m. William Anderson. Went to Cambridge. Had two daughters. 3. Ann Cooper 1731-1800, m. Phineas Whiteside 1716-1793. Went to Cambridge. Had six sons and one daughter. Note: (3) William Cooper II and his brother, John, were in the Albany Militia during the Revolution, in the 16th Regiment, the same one in which the Whiteside brothers served. (Taken from "New York in the Revolution, " Col. I, pp. 130-131). In 1777, William Cooper was elected road commissioner. He was one of those disturbed in the Revolution and therefore, exempted from taxes. (3) John must have moved to Cambridge. Much of this information, and the wills of John and William Cooper were obtained from a great grandson of Darius and (4) Mary Cooper Barker, Lisle Cottrell, Homer, R.D. 2, N.Y." 3. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "William Cooper of Cambridge, dated 21 Mar 1803, probated 21 Dec 1805. Mentions: Wife: Jean Sons: William and John. Daughter: Mary Executors: John Dunlap, Peter Whiteside, John Whiteside. Witnesses: John Whiteside, Henry Potter, Phineas Whiteside." 4. FHL book 929.273 W462C "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family," compiled by John L. Cobb, 1999, supplementing "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897. Pp. 71-72, references given as: I.G.I. NY state: Wells, as of Apr 1988 and Mar 1992, CT: Wells et al.: 'Cem. Inscrip. from Cambridge, NY,' copied by P.L. and L.B. Cobb 1913; Wash Co., NY deeds: CC: 13, 30 Aug. 1830, rec. 31 Aug 1831; Asa Fitch's Notes for a Wash Co., NY Hist.: re Wells: 839; Administration: Edmund Henry Wells of Cambridge, NY: 2 Jan 1815, by wid. Hepzibah: 2: 67; 'American Genealogist'; vol. 46, July 1970: 181-2: 'The Wells Fam. of Hebron, CT, and Cambridge, NY' by John G. Hunt, 821 No. Jackson St., Arlington, VA 22201 (Capt. Wm. C. Ball, USN (ret.) of Anaheim, CA. Text: "Wealthy Ann, b. 25 Jan 1794, bapt. 13 Apr 1794 Prot. Presby. Church, Cambridge, rec'd into comm. there ___ 1813 by Rev. John Dunlap; she m. 1 May 1815 at Cambridge, to Samuel Cooper, s. of John and ___C. of Eagle Bridge (on Hoosic River), White Cr., NY; b. ___; fam. rem. with brother Edmund W. to Chautauqua Co., NY and later, 1848, Burton (E. of Quincy), Adams Co., IL, where he died of fever. Several children Cooper: W.B., b. ___; in 1847 at Saltillo, Mexico, having enl. 1846 in Adams Co., IL (letter: 1847 to Uncle James about Texas and Mexico)." [Note that White Creek is now a separate township within Washington County, New York, and it adjoins Cambridge Township on the east. It was a part of Cambridge Twp. at one time.] 5. The book "History of Washington County, New York," reprinted 1979 by Heart of the Lakes Publishing, Interlaken, NY, copy in public library of Cambridge Village, Washington Co., NY: P. 123, a list of residents prepared in 1790 as citizens "who were obliged to quit their said farms by the invasion of the enemy" during the Revolutionary War and were then excused from paying "quit-rents": John Cooper, Lot number 110. P. 458: John Cooper's barnyard declared as a holding pound for stray animals. 6. Accessed at the website Fold3 24 Jun 2013 pension application for John Cooper, NY, W-17659. He was a Sergeant, Lieutenant, and a Captain. File contains several of his orders. Notes Lydia Cooper as his widow. Attests to a record transcript of a marriage of John Cooper and Lydia Almy solemnized 19 Dec 1780 at Protestant Reformed Dutch Church in Straghticoke in the County of Renslaer, NY. The marriage was performed by H.M. Boyd, pastor of said Church. The certification of the marriage was addressed to Mr. Lysamore Smith of White Creek [a son-in-law]. An affidavit dated 9 Aug 1832 from William Cooper of Cambridge, brother of John Cooper of the town of White Creek, who details John's service record. Acknowledges a separate affidavit from John Whiteside. Service includes: Fall 1779 under command of Major James Ashton for fifteen days at Palmertown. 2 weeks in March at Skeensborough (now Whitehall) when it was taken by Indians. Under the command of Lieut. Wm. Powel and Ensign Henry [Sampe]. Bateau men commanded by Capt. Van Avery for 4 or 5 months in Summer and Fall of 1777. When not on active service, served generally as a volunteer or Spy or Scout of the Indians. An affidavit dated 29 Aug 1832 from John Whiteside of Cambridge attesting: Served more or less every year from 1775 to the close of the War. In Jan or Feb 1775 belonged to a company of Minutemen commanded by Capt. James Wells of Cambridge went to Johnstown in Montgomery co., NY, to disarm and dispose of a party of about 300 highland tories from whom they took some hostages and delivered them to Gen. Ten Broeck at Albany. For 1 week or 10 days following Spring in May was part of the Minutemen who went from Cambridge to Ticonderoga and St. Johns. They had no officer higher than a Captain until Craven's Point when they met up with Colonels Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen and a Col. Easton. Was engaged in this served from six weeks to two months. In the Spring of 1776 enlisted in the New York Line Service under Capt. Robert Edmondston with Michael Ryan as Lieutenant and under Colonel Van Schaick. Served nine or ten months on the northern frontier on Lake Champlain. Between the end of 1776 and 4 Apr 1778 that this was the heaviest period of the War when Genl. Burgoyne surrendered. Notes brothers of John Cooper were frequently with John and was under Capt. Elias Golden in Col. Van Waert's Regiment and in the Bateau service in Capt. Van Avery's Company and as a volunteer or Indian scout or spy the whole of the campaign of 1777. 4 Apr 1778 commissioned as a Captain of the company formerly commanded by Elias Golden under Col Van Waert and the personal command of Governor George Clinton on the northern frontier for 10 to 15 days. Served in 1780 at various detailed dates per the rolls at Ticonderoga, Fort Edward, and around Washington county. Appointed afterwards as Lieutenant and Captain in a regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Caldwell of Vermont. Notes is was a very zealous partisan. Affidavit dated 27 Jun 1833 at Cambridge of John Whiteside and William Cooper attesting date of death was "the last days of September or first week in October last past" [1832]. They note that they all knew each other well and all lived in the same neighborhood during the War. Confirms he served as a private for one year, one month and seven days. Served as a Serjeant for at least nine months in the Campaign of 1776, a Lieut. at least eight days, and as a Capt. for at least eight days and then again for three months. Certificate dated 13 May 1840 approving Lydia for payments of $56.66 per annum to be paid from 4 Sept. 1838 to 4 Sept. 1839. Affidavit dated 12 Jul 1838 in behalf of Lydia Cooper by Mariah Van Buskirk of Cambridge, aged 77, who witnessed the 19 Sep 1780 marriage of John and Lydia which ceremony was performed by her father. She knew the couple well and confirms John's death as 13 Sep 1832 in the town of White Creek in Washington co., NY. Attests that Lydia has not remarried since John's death. They have been neighbors ever since 1780. There is a note by the attesting judge affixed to the bottom of the affidavit: "The words 'at Schaghtcook in the County of Rensselaer & State' errased & the words 'at Cambridge in said County' insertion." Affidavit dated 12 Jul 1838 in behalf of Lydia Cooper by Elizabeth Cornell of Cambridge, aged 80, sister of Lydia Almy, and who witnessed the 19 Sep 1780 marriage of John and Lydia. She notes that she has been a neighbor of John and Lydia ever since their marriage in 1780. She is feeble and the Judge signs her name in her behalf. Judge Luther House also adds an affidavit dated 12 Jul 1838 of his own attesting to the marriage of John and Lydia with whom he has been acquainted 15 years. He notes that Lydia from her appearance is at least 86 years of age. Affidavit from John Cooper dated 29 Aug 1832 at the Court of Common Pleas in Salem, Washington co., NY stating John Cooper was living in the town of White Creek, aged 80. He states he was born at "Octavia in the County York, he thinks, and State of Pennsylvania in the year 1752." He states that he has a "record of his age in the handwriting of his father as he believes and presents here in Court." States that he was called into Rev. War service in the town of Cambridge, Washington co. (then Albany co.), NY, and "since the revolutionary war and part of the time in the town of White Creek (formerly a part of said town of Cambridge) and that he lives in the said town of White Creek now." Note that there are several pages of very detailed dates and service with more information than in the affidavits quoted above. Affidavit from son-in-law Thomas Scott dated 20 Dec 1833 at Washington co. attesting to death date of 13 Sep 1832. Note that in all cases his name and signature appears as John Cooper. There is no "John D. Cooper." BIRTH: 1. Per Rev. War pension application. BURIAL: 1. From the book "Cemetery Records of the Town of Cambridge, Washington County, NY," 2003, indexed and compiled by Historical Data Services, 14 Clark St., Glens Falls, NY 12804, www.hdsgenealogy.com, copy in public library of Cambridge, NY: From Whiteside Church Cemetery, located on the North side of Center Cambridge Rd., west of West Cambridge. Next to Whiteside Church. In good condition GPS N42.59.167 W073.29.198. All of the Coopers (all are buried in Lot 2, Sec B): "Cooper, Denshe: d. 13 Oct 1830, in her 66th y, wife of William Jr. Cooper, Jane, d. 6 Jun 1820, in her 96th y, wife of William. Cooper, John, d. 13 Sep 1832, in his 81st y, Vet. Rev. War. Cooper, Lydia, d. 3 Dec 1841, in her 90th y, wife of John. Cooper, Mary, d. 29 Mar 1831, in her 65th y. Cooper, William II, d. 11 Mar 1849, in his 92nd y. vet. Rev. War. Cooper, William Sr., d. 17 Nov 1805, ae 83y m. Jane ___." | Cooper, John (I4476)
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| 3581 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the book "Abstracts of Wills of Washington County, New York: 1788-1825," by Gertrude A. Barber: "Samuel Almy of Cambridge, dated 21 Mar 1803, probated 21 Dec 1805. Mentions: Sons: John, Thomas Grandsons: Samuel (s. of Thomas Almy), Samuel Cooper (s. of my daughter Lydia Cooper) Daughters: Lydia (w. of John Cooper), Anna (w. of Joseph Cornell), Elizabeth (w. of Covert Cornell) Granddaughters: Elizabeth, Abigail, children of my son John. Executor: son Thomas. Witnesses: Joseph Almy, Asahel Morris, Josiah Lesters. 2. FHL book 929.273 W462C "History and Genealogy of the Wells Family," compiled by John L. Cobb, 1999, supplementing "The History and Genealogy of the Wells Family" by Philip L. Cobb, 1897. Pp. 71-72, references given as: I.G.I. NY state: Wells, as of Apr 1988 and Mar 1992, CT: Wells et al.: 'Cem. Inscrip. from Cambridge, NY,' copied by P.L. and L.B. Cobb 1913; Wash Co., NY deeds: CC: 13, 30 Aug. 1830, rec. 31 Aug 1831; Asa Fitch's Notes for a Wash Co., NY Hist.: re Wells: 839; Administration: Edmund Henry Wells of Cambridge, NY: 2 Jan 1815, by wid. Hepzibah: 2: 67; 'American Genealogist'; vol. 46, July 1970: 181-2: 'The Wells Fam. of Hebron, CT, and Cambridge, NY' by John G. Hunt, 821 No. Jackson St., Arlington, VA 22201 (Capt. Wm. C. Ball, USN (ret.) of Anaheim, CA. Text: "Wealthy Ann, b. 25 Jan 1794, bapt. 13 Apr 1794 Prot. Presby Church, Cambridge, rec'd into comm. there ___ 1813 by Rev. John Dunlap; she m. 1 May 1815 at Cambridge, to Samuel Cooper, s. of John and ___C. of Eagle Bridge (on Hoosic River), White Cr., NY; b. ___; fam. rem. with brother Edmund W. to Chautaugua Co., NY and later, 1848, Burton (E. of Quincy), Adams Co., IL, where he died of fever. Several children Cooper: W.B., b. ___; in 1847 at Saltillo, Mexico, having enl. 1846 in Adams Co., IL (letter: 1847 to Uncle James about Texas and Mexico)." [Note that White Creek is now a separate township within Washington County, New York, and it adjoins Cambridge township on the east. It was a part of Cambridge Twp. at one time.] 3. Correspondent Marsha Markham per 30 Sep 2002 email 4. Database entries of Jane's ancestors, siblings, and their families by database from Ancestry.com: database "1663942"; 13 Apr. 2002, contact MARRIAGE: 1. Performed by Rev. John L. Dunlap. DEATH: 1. Age at time of death was 47 yrs., 6 mon., and 8 days. BURIAL: 1. Photo of tombstone on file. Dates are unclear due to grass growth covering stone except for a birth date which reads Sept. 19, 179?. Photo received from Christian Leonard Cooper SOURCES_MISC: 1. The Book: "The Ebenezer Hanks Story," p. 131, author Kerry William Bate; 1982; Address: Kerry Bate, 543 East 600 South, SLC, UT, 84 102. ACTION: 1. Check censuses. 2. Find and review "New York Scotch-Irish Cooper and Allied Families' Histories" by Russ Cooper, 1755 Derbyshire Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106. Look for parentage of Samuel Cooper. | Cooper, Samuel (I3302)
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| 3582 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the following baptismal record in Find My Past: Image: https://search.findmypast.com/record?id=GBPRS/YORKSHIRE/007587960/00065&parentid=GBPRS/YORKSHIRE/BAP/204295010 Transcription: https://www.findmypast.com/transcript?id=GBPRS/YORKSHIRE/BAP/204295010 Transcription: Yorkshire, Bishop's Transcripts Of Baptisms Richard Denton, Halifax, Yorkshire (West Riding), England Mother's first name(s) - Father's first name(s): Henry Baptism date: 19 Apr 1601 Event type: Baptisms, marriages & burials Archive: Borthwick Institute for Archives Note: Actual image notes them being of the hamlet of Warley. 2. From the internet accessed 15 Jan 2019: "The Origins of Reverend Richard Denton (1601-c.1662)," 20 September 2018, by R. Riegel [Citation: http://www.analent.com/Denton/OriginsOfRichardDenton.pdf]. Note the original PDF should be consulted online since it contains extensive images, extractions, and reproductions of the various sources and documents which cannot be reproduced in this transcription. There is also a copy of the PDF attached to Richard Denton and his family's entry in Family Search: "After reviewing the dubious assertions that Helen Windebank was Richard Denton's wife, I decided to revisit the original documents used to establish basic dates and people in Reverend Denton's life. While doing that research, I discovered several problems with those dates that make them unlikely to be correct. I also discovered evidence that a Richard Denton, likely the Reverend, married Maria Duerden on January 21, 1626 in Yorkshire. Of course, the births of at least 18 Richard Dentons in England between 1585 and 1605 complicated the analysis. Birth. Two years are generally given for the birth of Reverend Richard Denton - 1586 and 1603. But both of those dates are based on circumstantial evidence and both are questionable. They were likely derived by a process of elimination at times in the past when fewer parish records were available for easy (or even laborious) review. When those dates were first proposed, between the 1840's and 1920's, the aggregation of records on the internet obviously did not exist and the only way to research church records in England was to make visits to churches or libraries by horse, carriage, train or ship or by the exchange of correspondence that could take weeks or months. The 1586 birth date appears to come from "The History of Long Island from the Discovery to the Present Time" by Benjamin F. Thomson in 1843 at p. 19: Mr. Denton was born of a good family, at Yorkshire, England, in 1586, and was educated at the university of Cambridge, where he graduated in 1623, and was settled as minister of Coley Chapel, Halifax, for the period of seven years... [H]e probably arrived in New England, with Governor Winthrop, in 1630... He returned to England (says the Rev. Mr. Heywood, his successor at Halifax) in 1659, and spent the remainder of his life at Essex, where he died in 1662, aged 76. The cause of his departure from America is involved in mystery, particularly as he left behind him his four sons Richard, Samuel, Nathaniel and Daniel... Thompson gave no source for his 1586 date and I have found no baptismal records to support that date. That same date was repeated in "Ecclesiastical Records, State of New York," Vol III, (1902) in a footnote on page 1464. The 1603 birth date appears to come from the "Dictionary of National Biography," Vol XIV, (1888), p. 380: DENTON, RICHARD (1603-1663), divine, was born in 1603 in Yorkshire, and lived at Priestley Green [near Halifax in Yorkshire]. He took his B.A. degree at Catharine Hall, Sherlock Court, St. Catharine's College, Cambridge University Cambridge, 1623. He became minister of the chapel of Coley, near Coley Hall... Here he remained about seven years ... This 1603 date is supported by a Warley Parish (also known as Warley Town) baptism record for: "April 10 [1603] Richard Rich: Denton War[ley]” in the West Yorkshire County Record Office, Newstead Road, Wakefield. That record is cited by Walter C. Krumm in his article "Meeting the Reverend Richard Denton (1603 - 1663?)" appearing in the "Connecticut Ancestry," journal published by the Connecticut Ancestry Society, Inc., Vol. 47, No. 2, Dec. 2004. The 1603 date also appears in Alumni Cantabrigienses, Part I, Vol II, John Venn (1922) (a biographical list of Cambridge University graduates) which cites the Dictionary of National Biography as one of its sources at p. 34: DENTON, RICHARD. Matric. sizar from St Catharine's, Easter, 1621. B. 1603, in Yorkshire. B.A. 1623-4. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) Mar. 9, 1622-3; priest, June 8, 1623. C. of Coley Chapel, Halifax, for some years. Went to New England, e. 1638. Preacher at Stamford, Conn.; and at Hempstead, Long Island, for 15 years. Returned to England, 1659. Said to have died at Hempstead, Essex, 1663. Author, Soliliquia Sacra. (Felt, 515; J. G. Bartlett; D.N.B.) [Emphasis added.] “Sizar” means “[a]n undergraduate at Cambridge... receiving financial help from the college and formerly having certain menial duties.” Oxford Dictionaries. Presumably, if Reverend Richard Denton received assistance to attend Cambridge, his father was not rich enough to pay for his entire education. “Felt” refers to Joseph B. Felt's The Ecclesiastical History of New England (1862). J. G. Bartlett (1872-1927) of Boston supplied biographical accounts of Cambridge students who emigrated to New England prior to 1650. Alumni Cantabrigienses, Vol 1, p. xviii. And, “D.N,B.”stands for the Dictionary of National Biography. Note that the foregoing biographical entry is not a quote from a Cambridge University record. Rather, it is a 1922 compilation of information from various sources including the Dictionary of National Biography (1888) as stated above. In fact, the preface to Volume I of the Alumni Cantabrigienses discusses some of the difficulties encountered while developing the biographical information.: As this [the Matriculation Register for the entire university of Cambridge] is the only official record of membership, it ought to be complete and trustworthy. Unfortunately it is neither the one nor the other. Very many names of students who undoubtedly came into residence are omitted altogether. Indeed one negligent Registrary has emphasized his term of office (1590-1601) by failing to record any matriculations at all... [The University records] give no personal information, beyond the very vague suggestion as to social status, afforded by the fact of matriculation as fellow-commoner, pensioner, or sizar. It is from the College Admission Registers, exclusively, that we can obtain such facts as parentage, birth-place, age, school, and so forth... [A description of the records available from each college then follows:] (9) St Catharine's [the college attended by Reverend Richard Denton]. Commences about 1627; but is scarcely more than a list of names, ... Note that the student records for St. Catharine's College, which Rev. Richard Denton attended, did not begin until 1627, several years after he graduated. Dates. Dates in England prior to 1752 can be confusing and ambiguous. See the Lancashire Online Parish Clerks Project: Prior to 1752, the Julian calendar was in use in England. In this calendar, the new year began on 25 March each year, so 31 Dec would be followed by 1 Jan of the same year, and 24 Mar would be followed by 25 Mar the following year. This applied up to 31 Dec 1751, after which the Gregorian calendar was adopted. 31 Dec 1751 was followed by 1 Jan 1752. To solve this problem, the Lancashire Online Parish Clerks Project uses a dual date for the period from 1 January to 24 March of each year: To avoid any ambiguity, we record dates between 1 Jan and 24 Mar of each year prior to 1752 as dual dates. So for example, 31 Dec 1746 is followed by 1 Jan 1746/7, 2 Jan 1746/7 and so on until 24 Mar 1746/7, then 25 Mar 1747. The Alumni Cantabrigienses used a similar system but said: Sometimes, however, this is not possible, and then we have to leave the exact date ambiguous. Thus, when any one is said, in these volumes, to have died 'Feb. 15, 1615,' it is meant that we simply do not know whether this should stand 1614-5, or 1615-6. A number of these puzzles have been left us, the Dictionary of National Biography itself being a notinfrequent offender. In addition, determining what year written in a church record was actually intended can also pose issues. The Lancashire Online Parish Clerks Project describes the problem as follows: Sometimes the minister would not record the change of year correctly, forgetting to do it until a few days later. The information presented on our website will normally reflect the change of year at the point where it should have occurred, not necessarily where the minister wrote it. And, the Alumni Cantabrigienses said: The principal difficulty one has to face is this. In taking a date, from an ordinary history of the popular kind, we often do not know what the author means. Has he simply copied some contemporary record - parish register, tombstone, etc. - or has he tacitly substituted the modem reckoning? Wherever we can determine which he has done we have substituted the double date in order to avoid confusion. Finally, the CCEd Clergy of the Church of England Database displays only a single year in its dates and does not explain whether that is the actual date shown in the historical record or whether it has been adjusted from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. The foregoing issues suggest viewing all dates from this period with extra caution. Ordination as a Deacon and Priest. The Church of England's records for Rev. Richard Denton appear under his given name Richard (CCEd Person ID: 33942), but also under the given name “Roger” (CCEd Person ID 134825), and both entries must be viewed to see all of his records. The reason for this error in names is not clear. While Rev. Denton's record under the name Richard indicates that he was ordained as a deacon at Peterborough Cathederal on 9 March 1622, his record under the name Roger indicates he was ordained a deacon a year later on 9 March 1623. Venn also gives his ordination as a deacon as 9 March 1623 (Gregorian) in Alumni Cantabrigienses. Rev. Denton's “qualification” to be a deacon was noted as “literate” which meant that he had not yet earned his degree from Cambridge but that the bishop judged he had sufficient education to qualify for ordination. See CCEd Clergy of the Church of England Database. The Church of England's CCEd database also states that Rev. Richard Denton was ordained as a Priest on 8 June 1623, the same Gregorian date given by Venn and only three months after being ordained a deacon. But Rev. Denton's record in Venn's Alumni Cantabrigienses indicates that he received his B.A. degree from Cambridge in 1624 (Gregorian), while the CCEd database gives 7 March 1628 for his graduation date. (That 1628 graduation date is exactly the same as the CCEd date given for his appointment as Curate at Turton and likely in error.) Typically, a university degree was required for ordination as a priest and one year would pass between ordination as a deacon (1623) and ordination as a priest. In addition, about nine out of ten B.A. degrees were awarded in January but, when awarded after March 25th, were technically called Ad Baptistam (A.B.) degrees. See Alumni Cantabrigienses, Vol 1, Venn (1922), p. xvi. Therefore, Rev. Denton's ordination as a priest was more likely to have been in June 1624 after his graduation from Cambridge and receipt of the typical B.A. Degree in January, 1624. In fact, mental contortions are required to explain all of these inconsistent dates unless one makes just one simple correction to Rev. Denton's ordination date as a priest from 1623 to 1624. In the 17th Century (and even today) priests could not be ordained in the Church of England until they were at least 23 years old (called the “canonical age”). (See “Sources of Personal History,” “Ordinations” in the Preface to Alumni Cantabrigienses, Vol 1, (1922), p. xii and Canon C-3-6 of the Church of England. Also see The Oxford History of the Laws of England, Vol. 1, R. H. Helmholz (2004), p. 273 et seq.) If Rev. Richard Denton was ordained in 1624, then he should have been born no later than 1601. Thus, a birth date in 1603 would have precluded his ordination. The Preface to Alumni Cantabrigienses, Vol 1, (1922) says the church records of ordinations indicate that ordinations “almost invariably” occurred within a year or two after the ordinand turned 23. The Church of England database indicates that Rev. Denton was not officially given his own church until 7 March 1628 (likely 1629 under the Gregorian calendar) when he was appointed Curate of St. Bartholomew's (later renamed St. Anne's) Church in Turton, Lancashire. The record for that appointment notes he had his Bachelor of Arts degree from Cambridge. The St. Anne's web site, however, states that Rev. Denton became an incumbent in Turton in 1627. And, the baptism record for Rev. Denton's first son, Tymothie, at nearby St. Peter in Bolton on 23 July 1627 states that Rev. Denton was already a preacher at Turton. The St. Anne's web site also indicates that Rev. Denton held an M.A. (Master of Arts) degree. While I have found no other source for that M.A., it could explain where Rev. Denton was during at least some of the years between 1624 and 1627. A list of all the Richard Dentons I could find who were born in England between 1585 and 1606 is included at the end of this document. Below is a list of those baptized between 1595 and 1601: (Baptism Date Location Father's Name) Denton Richard 29 Jun 1595 St John the Baptist, Halifax, Yorkshire, WR Denton Richard 21 Sep 1595 Holborn, London Richard Denton Denton Ric. 18 Apr 1596 Royston, Yorkshire Denton Richard 12 Nov 1599 Fishlake, Yorkshire, WR Edward Denton Denton Ric 1 Jan 1600/1 Tonbridge, Kent Wm Denton Denton Richard 19 Apr 1601 Halifax, Yorkshire, WR Henry Denton “WR” = West Riding, Yorkshire As stated above, Reverend Richard Denton was a priest at St. Anne's Church in Turton, Lancashire from 1627 to 1631. The following is a list of “Incumbents at Turton” from the St. Anne's web site: Incumbents of Turton 1596 Gilbert Astley/Aston 1610 "Well supplied with ministers" 1627 Richard Denton M.A. 1632 Mr Boden Walter Krum in his "Descendants of the Rev. Richard Denton," (The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, 120 [1989]: 10-17, 94-97, 160-163; 121 [1990]: 221-225) states: It is possible to reconstruct much of Denton's immediate family from English records. As a subsidized university student he was almost certainly unmarried when he was graduated from Catharine's Hall, Cambridge in 1623/4. The next mention of him, found in the baptismal record of his son in July, 1627, identifies him as "preacher at Turton," a small chapelry in Bolton Priory, Lancashire. This suggests that he married c. 1625 (no record has been found) and that his son was born a year or so later. St. Peter's Parish Church, Bolton, has only these two Denton entries (Lancashire Parish Register Society Publications 50:107, 114) [emphasis added.]: "Tymothie Denton, son of Mr. Denton, preacher at Turton baptised 23 July [1627]." "Nathaniell Denton of Turton, son of Mr. Denton baptised 9 March [1629]." Marriage. While Walter Krum did not find any record of Reverend Denton's marriage, four records of men named Richard Denton marrying in Yorkshire in 1625 and 1626 do exist. The first indicates that “Richus” (Richard) Denton married Maria Duerden in Halifax, Yorkshire on January 21, 1626 (using the Gregorian calendar). The surname “Duerden” was variously spelled as Durden, Dearden and Deurden. A Maria Durden was baptised in Heptonstall, St. Anne's Church, Turton, Yorkshire about 5 miles west of Halifax, on 14 Oct 1604. This Maria Durden/Duerden's father's name was Thomas. A Thomas Duerden is also shown in the Clergy of the Church of England Database (CCEd) as a Curate in Rochdale, Lancashire in 1592. Rochdale is about 15 miles from both Heptonstall where Maria was baptised and Bolton where Rev. Denton became a Curate by 1627. Rochdale is also in an area that, at various times, has been part of the counties of West Riding, Yorkshire and Lancashire. In fact, the Church of England describes Rochdale as being in the county of “Lancashire, West Riding, Yorkshire.” Two more daughters of Thomas Duerden were baptised in Heptonstall, Sara on 1 April 1607 and Grace on 20 January 1610. The CCEd comments about Rev. Thomas Duerden say: "Clasisified in 1592 amongst 'no graduates, but preachers, honest men'.” There is also some evidence that the Heptonstall, Halifax Denton and Durden families knew each other. An Agnes Dentone was married to Robert Durden in Halifax in June, 1572. In addition, a Richard Duerden was baptised in Halifax on 10 January 1601/2 to a father named Richard in Sowerby which is only a mile or two from Warley where Rev. Denton was born. This Richard Duerden would have been Rev. Denton's age, they may have known each other and, perhaps, even attended Heath Grammar School together. This young Richard may also have been Maria Duerden's cousin. And, a Richard Dearden (perhaps young Richard Duerden's father) was a Governor of the Heath Grammar School (1624-26) in Halifax which Rev. Denton had likely attended before leaving for Cambridge in 1621. Heath Grammar School: A Popular History of the Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth, at Heath, Thomas Cox (1879), p. 121. A second marriage record indicates that a Richardi Denton (who died 23 Mar 1653/4 in Normanton) married an Editha Oatly on June 29, 1625 in Wragby, Yorkshire, but I could find no record of her birth. There are records, however, for the birth of a son named Richard on 25 Nov 1627 in Normanton, Yorkshire and another son named William on 23 Dec 1631 in Normanton. A third record indicates that a Richard Denton married Margaret Patterson in Costessey, Norfolk in July, 1626. A Margaret Patterson was baptised October 11, 1601 in Gressenhall, Norfolk to Jon Patterson. Records indicate, however, that this Richard Denton died in Feltwell, Norfolk on 12 Dec 1626. A fourth record appears in The Registers of the Parish Church of Adel in the County of York, George Lumb (1895). That entry on page 22 reads as follows: “Mariages in the yeare 1625. May 11. Richard Denton maried Susanna Coates, they being both of this pish.” The entry for this marriage on FreeReg.org indicates that Susanna Coates was a “servant to the Parson of Adle [sic]” and the church was named St. John the Baptist. Adel is a village about 14 miles northeast of Halifax, Yorkshire and is now a suburb of Leeds. (See maps infra.) While the Adel Parish Registers say Susanna Coates was "of this parish," there are also records for two Susanna/Susan Coates baptised in England around that time. A Susanna Coates was baptised December 30, 1593 in Fulborn, Cambridgeshire to Christofer Coates and a Susan Coates was baptised August 19, 1604 in Petworth, Sussex to Radulphj [sic] Coates. In addition, the baptism records for St. John the Baptist Church in Halifax include two children of a Richard Denton from Adel: George baptised 26 Mar 1626 and Mary baptised 1 Aug 1629. The marriage of Reverend Richard Denton in the 1625-26 time frame would fit neatly with his graduation from Cambridge in 1624 and the birth of Reverend Denton's first son in 1627. Earlier in the 1620's, other Richard Denton's married: 1. Jana Nicoll (bp. 30 Nov 1589 in Huddersfield) at St. Peter in Huddersfield, Yorkshire in 1620, 2. Sara Hall (bp. 7 Dec 1600 in Mirfield) at St. Mary in Mirfield, Yorkshire in 1621 and 3. Bridget Hancock (bp.1602 in Worcestershire) in London in 1622. Records for those marriages also appear at the end of this document. Helen Windebank. A record does exist for the marriage of a Richard Denton to a Helen Windebank on 16 Nov 1612 at Southwark, St. Saviour in Surrey, England (near London). (That record is included at the end of this document.) Since searches do not reveal other records for a “Helen” Windebank, this “Helen” is likely “Ellen Windebank,” baptised on 5 February 1593 in Hurst, Berkshire and the daughter of a Thomas Windebank. See A History of the Parish of Hurst in Berkshire, Rev. John Wimberley (1937). If this Helen or Ellen had married Reverend Denton in 1612, why was their first child not born until fifteen years later, in 1627? And, why would Reverend Denton start college at Cambridge nine years after their marriage? In addition, searches reveal only one other Helen or Ellen Windebank who was baptized in England between 1583 and 1603. Her name was “Ellyn Windebanke” and she was baptized on 1 Feb 1597 (perhaps 1598 under the Gregorian calendar) in Cornwall, about as far from Yorkshire as one could get. Given there were eight Richard Denton's baptised in England between 1588 and 1593 alone, Rev. Denton was not the only Richard Denton Helen or Ellen could have chosen to marry. If one were to believe Reverend Richard Denton had been born earlier in the 1590's and had been married between 1610 and 1620, three Richard Dentons married three other women during that period: 1. Grace Mawde (bp. 12 Dec 1591 in Halifax) in 1612 in Elland, Yorkshire, 2. Eleanor Guy in 1615 in Southwark, St. Saviour, Surrey and 3. Susan Bouthoumley (bp. 1592, 1595 or 1598 in Elland) in 1618 in Elland, Yorkshire. Records for those marriages also appear at the end of this document. Marriages Summary. In light of the foregoing evidence, the most logical conclusion would be that Reverend Richard Denton married Maria Duerden in 1626. And, a marriage at a Yorkshire church in 1625 or 1626 shortly after Rev. Denton graduated from Cambridge in 1623/4 and then worked on his Masters degree, coupled with the birth of his (their) first child in 1627, simply makes the most logical sense in light of the evidence available, as suggested by Walter Krumm, supra. Which Richard Denton was the Reverend? There were four Richard Dentons born in Yorkshire between 1595 and 1601 who may have been the Reverend Richard Denton. The Richard Denton born in Fishlake in 1599 was the only Richard born in Fishlake between 1520 and 1640 except for a Richard Denton born to a Richard Denton on 4 Mar 1632. (There were fewer than 30 baptisms in Fishlake between 1600 and 1640.) It seems likely that the Richard born in 1632 was the son of the Richard born in 1599 which makes it unlikely this Richard Denton was the Reverend. A “Rychard” Denton married Jane Greenold in Royston, Yorkshire in 1624. There was then a John Denton born in Royston in 1628 to a father also named “Rychard” Denton. If this “Rychard” Denton was the "Ric. Denton" baptised in Royston on 18 Apr 1596 then it is unlikely this Rychard or Ric was the Reverend Denton. There was a Richard Denton baptised at St. John the Baptist in Halifax on 29 June 1595. There was also a marriage of Rich Denton to Susan Bouthoumley in Elland, Halifax in 1618 and the birth of a Jana Denton to a Richard Denton in Elland on 25 July 1624. In addition, if this Richard were the Reverend, he would have been 29 years old at the time of his ordination in the summer of 1624. That age would have put him 6 years past the age (23) at which Anglican priests were "almost invariably" ordained. Finally, there was a Richard Denton (the son of Henry Denton) baptised in Halifax on 19 April 1601. If this Richard was the Reverend, he would have been 23 years old if he was ordained in June 1624. Because church records were not always accurate, it is likely that the year shown in the CCEd database for his ordination (1623) is wrong. After all, the Church database suggests he was ordained a priest before he had graduated from Cambridge and before he had been a deacon for a year, contrary to Canon Law. And, while the Church database noted Rev. Denton's qualification to be a deacon as “literate,” it did not give that same qualification for becoming a priest only three months later. Also, while Rev. Richard Denton is noted on the St. Anne's, Turton web site as being a preacher there in 1627, the Church of England's database states his appointment to Turton and his graduation from Cambridge were both on 7 March 1628 (1629 Gregorian). And, the Church of England database erroneously lists Rev. Richard Denton's appointment as Curate at Coley under the name Roger Denton in 1633 (1634 Gregorian) although Rev. Richard Denton was at Coley by 1631. Correcting the year Rev. Denton was ordained a priest to 1624 gives a more natural progression of his career and a progression that complies with Canonical and Parliamentary law: (1) matriculation at Cambridge in 1621, (2) ordination as a deacon in March, 1623, (3) graduation from Cambridge in January, 1624, (4) 23rd birthday on 19 April, 1624 and (5) ordination as a priest in June, 1624 at age 23 and one year after becoming a deacon. Coley. After serving at St. Anne's Church in Turton, Rev. Denton became the minister at Coley Chapel in 1631. Coley is several miles northeast of Halifax. The Church of England records (which erroneously show his given name as Roger) state that he was appointed Curate at Coley on 5 February 1633 (1634 under the Gregorian calendar). Rev. Denton and his family lived nearby at Priestly Green. While at Coley. Rev. Denton and his wife had five more children. Three of those children are listed in the Descendants of the Rev. Richard Denton, by Walter C. Krumm in The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, 120[1989]:10-17, 94-97, 160-163; 121[1990]:221-225: The next baptisms show that by 1631 the family had moved to Coley Chapel in Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, 25 miles east of Bolton (records compiled and anglicized by the West Yorkshire Archive Service): Samuel, son of Richard Denton, Minister of Coley, 29 May, 1631 Daniel, son of Richard Denton, Curate of Coley, 10 July 1632 Phoebe, dau. of Richard Denton, minister of Coley, 30 Nov. 1634 But Walter Krum missed two more children of Rev. Denton: Peter who was baptised on 6 January 1637 (Gregorian calendar) at Coley, and Mary who was baptised on 21 June 1638 at Hipperholme, a chapel only about a mile from Coley. Copies of the Halifax Bishop's transcripts for those baptisms appear at the end of this memo. The Reverend Oliver Heywood (1630-1702) later succeeded Reverend Denton at the Coley church in about 1651. Rev. Heywood stated that Reverend Richard Denton was the Curate at St. John the Baptist Church, Coley, Yorkshire for about 7 years, at which time he emigrated to New England. Rev. Heywood's substantially contemporaneous recollection would place Rev. Denton and his family at Coley from 1631 to about 1638. See The Rev Oliver Heywood, His Autobiography, Diaries, Anecdote and Event Books, Vol IV, Horsfall Turner (ed.) (1885), pp. 11-12. Emigration. While some authors have asserted that Rev. Denton had migrated to Watertown, Massachusetts and Wethersfield by 1635, those assertions have been made without citing evidence and are unlikely. For example, Sherman W. Adams, a contributing author to Henry R. Stiles' 1904 book The History of Ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut, Vol. 1, took conflicting positions about Rev. Denton's arrival date in Wethersfield. On pages 20-21, Sherman claimed that Rev. Denton was with six other men who went from Watertown to Wethersfield on May 29, 1635. But on pages 135-136 Sherman said that Rev. Denton “came from Watertown, Mass., in 1638.” And, he noted it was strange that his name did not appear along with six other Wethersfield founders on a Court document dated April 26, 1636 authorizing the formation of a church in Wethersfield. We know, however, that Rev. Denton's daughter Mary was baptised at Hipperholme (only about a mile from Coley) in June of 1638 with his occupation as “minister” noted at the end of that baptism entry. And, we know that Reverend Heywood wrote that Rev. Denton remained at Coley in Yorkshire until about 1638 (the same date adopted by Venn in his Alumni Cantabrigienses, Part I, Vol II, (1922)). Rev. Denton's migration to New England was likely prompted by the appointment of Richard Marsh as the new Vicar of Halifax in April of 1638 and the re-imposition of preReformation Church of England liturgical practices. See “Century of Revolution,” Halifax Minster. In fact, Rev. Oliver Heywood who succeeded Rev. Denton at Coley in about 1651 said: Mr. Denton ... was a good minister of Jesus Christ, affluent in his worldly circumstances, and had several children. He continued here about seven years; times were sharp, the bishops being in their height. In his time came out the book for sports on the Sabbath days. He saw he could not do what was required, feared further persecution, and therefore took the opportunity of going into New England. He returned to Old England about 1659, and lived and died in Essex. In his time the chapel at Coley was enlarged." Memoirs of the Rev. Oliver Heywood, B.A., Rev. Richard Slate (1827) , p. 20. We also know that Rev. Denton's name does not appear on the passenger lists for the many ships sailing from England to America in the 1630's. See the Pilgrim Ship Lists Early 1600's. Most of those passenger lists for the late 1630's are for journeys from London, Southampton and Bristol. And the number of those lists available becomes smaller and smaller from about 1636 forward. But there was another port closer to Coley at Hull, Yorkshire and only about 70 miles away from Coley. Another Yorkshire minister named Ezekiel Rogers from Rowley reportedly organized a fleet of eight to eleven ships from Hull to Massachusetts in 1638. The English Ancestry of Richard Belden of Wethersfield, Connecticut, Paul Reed and John Sharp, in The American Genealogist (2001), p. 20. But, again, the passenger lists for those ships are not yet available, presuming they still exist. Reverend John Sherman was one of the six members of the Watertown church who founded the Wethersfield church in April 1636 where he was the minister until he moved to Milford, New Haven between November 1639 and May, 1640. The History of Ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut, Vol. 1, Henry Stiles (1904), p. 135. In 1638, Reverend Denton became the seventhmember of the Wethersfield church as noted by Henry Stiles, ibid., p. 136: “This seventh member may have been the Rev. Richard Denton, who came from Watertown Mass., in 1638.” The distinction between the original six members of the Wethersfield church who had come from Watertown in 1636 and the later seven members was also noted by Rev. E.B. Huntington in his History of Stamford, Connecticut (1868) at p. 14 where he said “"The church at Wethersfield had only seven voting members, six who had come from Watertown, and one who had joined them.” Because Rev. Denton's daughter Mary was baptised in Halifax in June of 1638, Rev. Denton and his family must have spent very little time in Watertown, if any at all. In fact, there is no record Rev. Denton was made a “freeman” (a church member and voter) in Watertown. When Rev. Denton and his family arrived in Wethersfield in 1638, the church was in the midst of a dispute among its members. That dispute ultimately led to a split, with many Wethersfield families (including Rev. Denton's) arranging in November of 1640 to purchase land from New Haven which they later named Stamford. Rev. Denton did receive a deed on April 10, 1640 for 15 acres of land in Wethersfield. The Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut, 1636-1776, (Hartford 1850-1890) Vol 1, p. 63. The move to Stamford occurred in the summer of 1641. History of Stamford, Connecticut, ibid. But by 1644, Rev. Denton, his family and many of his parishioners were on the move again, this time to Hempstead on Long Island. In 1647 the original settlers of Hempstead created a written record of their original 1644 allotments of land which included a list with the names of those settlers. Rev. Denton was on that list along with his sons Nathaniel, Daniel and Samuel. His son Peter was not included because he had died in 1637, six months after his birth. But a new son, named Richard Denton, Junior was included. The Early History of Hempstead, Long Island, Charles Moore (1878), pp. 6-8. Richard Denton, Jr. does not appear on any of the original Bishop's Transcripts of baptisms in Halifax between 1624 and 1640, nor does he appear among the baptisms in Lancashire from 1611 to 1635. Although the earliest baptism recorded in Stamford was for Jonathan Bell in September 1640-41, there are no baptisms recorded for any Dentons in Stamford. History of Stamford, Connecticut, Huntington (1868), p. 155 et seq. Nevertheless, Richard, Jr. does appear on the list of Hempstead settlers in 1644. The only other location Richard Denton, Jr. might have been born would have been Wethersfield. Unfortunately, none of those Wethersfield records remain: The total absence of any church records during the first sixty-two years of its existence leaves us in complete ignorance of Wethersfield's religious history during that period... The History of Ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut, Vol. 1, supra, p.135. In 1656, Nathaniel (b.1628/9) and Daniel (b.1632) Denton are both shown on a certificate for the purchase of Jamaica on Long Island. But Samuel (b.1631) and Richard, Jr. remained in Hempstead after their parents returned to England in 1658. Then, in 1685 Samuel is shown as owning 240 acres while Richard, Jr. is shown as owning only 50 acres. Richard, Junior's smaller land holdings suggest he may have been the younger brother. History of Long Island, Thompson, Vol 2, 3rd ed., (1918), pp. 494, 584. Given this evidence, it seems most likely that Richard Denton, Jr. was born in Wethersfield circa 1640. The full list of Reverend Richard Denton's children follows: Tymothie, 1627 Jul 23, Turton, Bolton, Lancashire (died 1631) Nathaniel, 1629 March 9 [Gregorian], Turton, Bolton, Lancashire Samuel, 1631 May 29, Coley, Halifax, Yorkshire Daniel, 1632 Jul 10, Coley, Halifax, Yorkshire Phoebe, 1634 Nov 30, Coley, Halifax, Yorkshire Peter, 1637 Jan 6 [Gregorian], Coley, Halifax, Yorkshire (died June 1637) Mary 1638 Jun 21, Hipperholme/Coley, Halifax, Yorkshire Richard, Jr., b.c.1640, probably Wethersfield, Connecticut Return to England. Reverend Denton did likely return to England with his wife about 1658. Two men who knew Rev. Denton in New York (Johannes Megapolensis and Samuel Drisius) wrote in October 1657 that Rev. Denton intended to return to England with his “sickly wife” to collect an inheritance of 400 pounds from a “friend.” Ecclesiastical Records, State of New York, Vol I, 1901, p. 407. Some suggest Rev. Denton and his wife went to Essex, east of London, upon their return. (A Wethersfield in Essex was the namesake for Wethersfield, Connecticut. Ezekiel Rogers' father, Richard, had been a famous pastor in Wethersfield, Essex for 43 years. The History of Ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut, Vol. 1, Henry R. Stiles (1904), p. 52, et seq.) It is also possible that Rev. Denton and his wife made their way back to Yorkshire, although Rev. Oliver Heywood, who succeeded Rev. Denton at Coley Chapel near Halifax in about 1651 and who knew of Rev. Denton, did not mention any return by Rev. Denton to Halifax. Unfortunately, again, the ship on which Rev. Denton and his wife returned to England has not been identified. After Rev. Denton returned to England, Oliver Cromwell died in September 1658 and Charles II was restored to the throne in May 1660. Then, Parliament adopted the Act of Uniformity in May 1662 which required the use of the new Book of Common Prayer and gave English priests until 24 August 1662 to comply. Nearly 2,500 priests were ejected from the Church of England for failing to comply with the Act of Uniformity, but Rev. Denton was not included in the list of those ejected, suggesting he may have died before The Great Ejection. See Freedom After Ejection, Gordon Alexander (1917). For a much more in depth review of Reverend Richard Denton's life, see the discussion called The Origins of Reverend Richard Denton on Geni.com. [https://www.geni.com/people/Rev-Richard-Denton/4295150054050067693#/tab/discussion] Timeline for Reverend Richard Denton 1601 April 19 - Richard Denton baptised at Warley, Halifax 1604 Aug 14 - Maria Durden baptised in Heptonstall (near Halifax) c.1606-c.1620 - Probably at Heath Grammar School with Henry Priestley 1621 - Became sizar at St Catharine's College, Cambridge 1623 March 9 (Gregorian) - Ordained deacon at Peterborough Cathederal 1624 January (Gregorian) - BA degree from Cambridge 1624 April 19 - Turned 23 and then one year after being ordained deacon 1624 June 8 - Ordained a priest at Peterborough (erroneously reported as 1623) 1624 June through 1625 - Teaching at Cambridge for his Master's degree 1626 January 21 (Gregorian) - Married Maria Duerden in Halifax 1626 - Curate at Turton Chapel, living in Bolton, Lancashire. Chapel says 1627; church records say 7 Mar 1629 (Gregorian). Gilbert Astley, prior Turton priest, buried 27 January 1626. 1627 July 23 - Tymothie baptised at St. Peter in Bolton. Baptism record confirms Rev. Denton a preacher at Turton, Lancashire in 1627. 1629 Mar 9 (Gregorian) - Nathaniel baptised at St Peter in Bolton, Lancashire 1631 - Became Curate at Coley (near Halifax). Stays at Priestley Green owned by Henry Priestley or the Sunderland family. Edward Sunderland was a local Curate in 1605. 1631 May 29 - Samuel baptised at Coley. Evidence he was at Coley/Halifax in 1631. 1631 Jul 28 - Tymothie buried at Coley 1632 Jul 10 - Daniel baptised at Coley 1634 Sep 29 - Phoebe baptised at Coley. Krumm found no later evidence of her existence. 1637 Jan 6 - Peter, baptised at Coley [Gregorian] . Died June 1637. 1638 Apr 12 - Richard Marsh appointed Vicar of Halifax to restore pre-Reformation liturgical practices. Likely substantial contributing cause for migrating to New England. 1638 June 21 - Mary, baptised at Hipperholme/Coley 1638 - John of London and fleet of 8 to 11 ships sail from Hull, Yorkshire to New England. No evidence when or on what ship Rev. Denton sailed. 1638 - Denton family emigrated to Wethersfield, CT. 1640 Apr 10 deed to 15 acres in Weathersfield is first written evidence of Rev. Denton in America. c.1640 - Richard, Jr., born probably at Wethersfield 1641 - Denton family moved to Stamford, CT 1644 - Denton family moved to Hempstead, Long Island 1656 - Nathaniel (b.1628/9) and Daniel (b.1632) purchased Jamaica, Long Island with others 1658 - Rev. Richard Denton and Maria returned to England to collect inheritance 1658 September 3 - Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, died 1660 May 29 - Charles II restored to the throne 1662 Aug 24 - Deadline to comply with Act of Uniformity and use new Book of Common Prayer. 2,500 priests ejected from church in "Great Ejection." Rev. Denton not listed as among those ejected. 1685 - Samuel (b.1631) owned 240 acres and Richard, Jr. (b.c.1640) owned 50 acres in Hempstead [The following documents and images are in the PDF for which I only include the the sources as follows:] Richard Denton Baptism 1601 April 19 at Warley, Halifax "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, Halifax, St John the Baptist 1601," database, Ancestry.com (accessed 31 Aug. 2018), entry for Richard Denton baptism, 19 Apr 1601, West Yorkshire Archive Service Reference D53/1/4 (Image ID: 32355_248981-00943). Maria Duerden Baptism 1604 Oct 14 at St. Thomas, Heptonstall "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, Heptonstall, St Thomas 1604," database, Ancestry.com (accessed 5 Sep. 2018), entry for Maria Duerden baptism, 14 Oct 1604, West Yorkshire Archive Service Reference D149/1 (Image ID: 32355_248834-00222). Richard Denton and Maria Duerden Marriage 1625/6 Jan 21 in Halifax Richus Denton and Maria Duerden marriage 21 January 1625/6, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. From the Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York. Yorkshire Parish Registers and Bishop's Transcripts. Database FindMyPast.com (accessed 3 Sept. 2018), entry for Maria Duerden, marriage 21 January 1625/6 (file name: GBPRS_YORKSHIRE_007587960_00045.jpg). Samuell Denton Baptism 1631 May 29 at Coley, Halifax "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, Halifax, St John the Baptist 1631," database, Ancestry.com (accessed 29 Aug. 2018), entry for Samuel Denton baptism, 29 May 1631, West Yorkshire Archive Service Reference D53/1/5 (Image ID: 32355_248981-01351). Tymothy Denton Burial 1631 July 28 at Coley, Halifax "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, Halifax, St John the Baptist 1631," database, Ancestry.com (accessed 20 Sep. 2018), entry for Tymothy Denton burial, 28 July 1631, West Yorkshire Archive Service Reference D53/1/5 (Image ID: 32355_248981-01352). Daniell Denton Baptism 1632 Jul 10 at Coley, Halifax "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, Halifax, St John the Baptist 1632," database, Ancestry.com (accessed 29 Aug. 2018), entry for Daniel Denton baptism, 10 Jul 1632, West Yorkshire Archive Service Reference D53/1/5 (Image ID: 32355_248981-01365). Phebe Denton Baptism 1634 Sep 29 at Coley, Halifax "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, Halifax, St John the Baptist 1634," database, Ancestry.com (accessed 29 Aug. 2018), entry for Phebe Denton baptism, 29 Sep 1634, West Yorkshire Archive Service Reference D53/1/5 (Image ID: 32355_248981-01392). Peter Denton Baptism 1636/7 Jan 6 at Coley, Hipperholme, Halifax "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, Halifax, St John the Baptist 1636," database, Ancestry.com (accessed 29 Aug. 2018), entry for Peter Denton baptism, 6 Jan 1636/7, West Yorkshire Archive Service Reference D53/1/5 (Image ID: 32355_248981-01421). Peter Denton Burial 1637 June 5 at Hipperholme, Halifax "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, Halifax, St John the Baptist 1637," database, Ancestry.com (accessed 20 Sep. 2018), entry for Piter Denton burial, 5 June 1637, West Yorkshire Archive Service Reference D53/1/5 (Image ID: 32355_248981-01426). Mary Denton Baptism 1638 Jun 21 at Hipperholme, Halifax "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, Halifax, St John the Baptist 1638," database, Ancestry.com (accessed 29 Aug. 2018), entry for Mary Denton baptism, 21 Jun 1638, West Yorkshire Archive Service Reference D53/1/5 (Image ID: 32355_248981-01438)." | Denton, Henry (I5360)
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| 3583 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the Rev. War pension papers of the 1830s of his father-in-law. Lived at that time in near proximity of John Cooper's residence of White Creek (formerly Cambridge). | Smith, Lysamore (I4482)
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| 3584 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the Rev. War pension papers of the 1830s of his father-in-law. Lived at that time in near proximity of John Cooper's residence of White Creek (formerly Cambridge). | Scott, Thomas (I4479)
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| 3585 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of father "John Packe of East Malling": Dated: 30 Aug "14th year of Charles" Gives alms to the poor of East Malling Wife Elizabeth Children John Parke, Isaack, Dorothy, Joane the wife of Robert Tilby of Ulrombe, Mary, Margaret Grandchildren Judith Beeching, John Beeching Sons John and Isaac coexecutors. John receives the larger portion. Signed with the mark of "P" Witnessed by Robert Whittle, Isaack Parke [by mark], and John [Comline?] Probated 9 Jan 1638/9 Source: "England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23184-30222-20?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-LP6:250714201,250719201,250799401 : accessed 31 July 2015), Kent, Exempt Deanery of Shoreham > Wills > 1614-1664, P > images 79 and 80 of 108; County Record Office, Maidstone. | Packe, John (I2847)
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| 3586 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of father "John Packe of East Malling": Dated: 30 Aug "14th year of Charles" Gives alms to the poor of East Malling Wife Elizabeth Children John Parke, Isaack, Dorothy, Joane the wife of Robert Tilby of Ulrombe, Mary, Margaret Grandchildren Judith Beeching, John Beeching Sons John and Isaac coexecutors. John receives the larger portion. Signed with the mark of "P" Witnessed by Robert Whittle, Isaack Parke [by mark], and John [Comline?] Probated 9 Jan 1638/9 Source: "England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23184-30222-20?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-LP6:250714201,250719201,250799401 : accessed 31 July 2015), Kent, Exempt Deanery of Shoreham > Wills > 1614-1664, P > images 79 and 80 of 108; County Record Office, Maidstone. | Packe, Mary (I1054)
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| 3587 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of father "John Packe of East Malling": Dated: 30 Aug "14th year of Charles" Gives alms to the poor of East Malling Wife Elizabeth Children John Parke, Isaack, Dorothy, Joane the wife of Robert Tilby of Ulrombe, Mary, Margaret Grandchildren Judith Beeching, John Beeching Sons John and Isaac coexecutors. John receives the larger portion. Signed with the mark of "P" Witnessed by Robert Whittle, Isaack Parke [by mark], and John [Comline?] Probated 9 Jan 1638/9 Source: "England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23184-30222-20?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-LP6:250714201,250719201,250799401 : accessed 31 July 2015), Kent, Exempt Deanery of Shoreham > Wills > 1614-1664, P > images 79 and 80 of 108; County Record Office, Maidstone. | Packe, Dorothy (I1014)
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| 3588 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of father "John Packe of East Malling": Dated: 30 Aug "14th year of Charles" Gives alms to the poor of East Malling Wife Elizabeth Children John Parke, Isaack, Dorothy, Joane the wife of Robert Tilby of Ulrombe, Mary, Margaret Grandchildren Judith Beeching, John Beeching Sons John and Isaac coexecutors. John receives the larger portion. Signed with the mark of "P" Witnessed by Robert Whittle, Isaack Parke [by mark], and John [Comline?] Probated 9 Jan 1638/9 Source: "England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23184-30222-20?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-LP6:250714201,250719201,250799401 : accessed 31 July 2015), Kent, Exempt Deanery of Shoreham > Wills > 1614-1664, P > images 79 and 80 of 108; County Record Office, Maidstone. DEATH: 1. Not mentioned in her husband's 1684 will in Ulcombe. | Packe, Joan (I366)
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| 3589 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of his brother William. From the booklet "Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John, 1630," vol. 13, "New Ancestral Discoveries -1990," The Mary & John Clearing House, 1990, Burton W. Spear, 5602-305th Street, Toledo, OH, 43611, copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society Library, p. 23: "Abstract of Will of William Gylette of Chaffcombe, Somerset (Taunton Wills 1641, File 13) Printed in NYGBR vol. 41, 1910 p. 282-3: 'My daughters, Habish & Mary; land which my son, Nathan made over to me by letter of attorney. My son, William, the next reversion of said land, shall surrender his estate (therein) unto Thomas, when requested there unto, I give & bequeath unto my son, Jeremiah, my chatell (lease) of Courtground. To all my children, I give two silver spoons apiece. I give and bequeath unto my son, William and his heirs, my land called Bowers (lease) on condition that he do pay out the same one annuity of twelve pounds; vizt; to my daughters, Habiah, 4 pounds; to my daughter, Mary, 4 pounds, and to my sons, Jeremiah, 40 shillings. To Thomas, Jeremiah, Mary and Habiah, each of them one chayre and one frame stool. The rest of my goods I give to my son, William, whom I make executor, and Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother, Richard and my kinsman, Henry Hutchings, Overseers. No witnesses.' " 2. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," p. 171; however, no volume or date is given. The author is George McCracken: "Now, through the kindness of Patricia Conver (Mrs. S.C.) Spencer of Carthage, Missouri, we are privileged to print new information on the Gillet family of Chaffcombe, Somersetshire, ancestral to the Connecticut Gilletts, which was received in 1978 from Mr. Derek M.M. Shorrocks, M.A., Somersetshire County Archivist, Somerset Record Office, Obridge Road, Taunton TA2 7PU, England... Mr. Shorrocks, well aware that the rector's will mentions a brother living in 1641 named Richard, calls attention to a the fact that among other Gillett references in the Bruton parish registers were two men of this name, one who married Joan Esberg on 11 Aug. 1567 (a possible pair of candidates to be parents of the rector) and another whom married Ursela Shute on 12 June 1638. One marriage is too early, the other too late, to be that of the rector's brother." 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:87-88 [Also found verbatim in same publication 3:16-17]: "MORE INFORMATION ON THE ANCESTRY OF JONATHAN & NATHAN GILLETT In an article in The American Genealogist, Vol. 55, No. 3, p. 170, new information from England expands the Gillett ancestry in England. This article again disputes the French Huguenot ancestry of this family, as does others. One argument against the Huguenot ancestry is that the Gillett name was in the west counties of England before there were Protestants anywhere. There was a will of John Gyllet of Cranebourn, Dorset in 1502. In the 17th century the name may have been pronounced, "Gullett", and then later there was a shift of emphasis from the first to the last syllable, and then it began to sound French. Rev. William Gylett, father of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan, was the rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset, England. The Chaffcombe parish records begin only in 1678, but the Bishop's Transcripts survive for the years 1611, 1621, 1623, 1634, 1638 & 1639, and they were all signed by Rev. William Gylett. They list the following baptisms: Elias, 11 Feb. 1611/2, s. of William Gylet, Thomas, 27 Mar. 1621, s. of William Gylett, parson & Andrew, Apr. 1623, s. of William Gylett, rector. This is the first record of Andrew. Previous to this recent TAG article, the will of Rev. William Gylett of 1641, was the primary source for information on the English roots of the emigrants, Jonathan & Nathan. Rev. William Gylett had a brother, Richard. In the Bruton parish records there was a Richard Gylett, who m. Joan Esberg, 11 Aug. 1576, who possibly could have been the parents of Rev. William Gylett. Another Richard Gylett m. Urselah, 12 June 1638, who could have been the son of Richard, brother of William. Also, there was a will, dated 1 July 1600, probated, 16 July 1600, for Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon, Dorset, husbandman. He listed sons, Richard & William, which would satisfy the chronological & geographical requirements of the father of William Gylett. The following ancestry combines the previously published information and the will of Rev. William Gylett & TAG 55:3. REV. WILLIAM GYLETT- He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset on 4 Feb. 1609/10. He had a brother, Richard Gylett and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. After his bequests his will states, "The rest of my goods I give to my son, William, whom I make my executor, Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard & my kinsman; Henry Hutchins, overseers. His will was proved, 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13). His inventory was taken by two parishioners, Thomas Palmer & Lawrence Seley. It listed 259 pounds, 14 shillings & 8 six-pence, which included 13 pounds of silver plate & an equal sum of books. To each of his children, "in England", he left two silver spoons apiece and one "chayre" and one frame stool..." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 25:35-36, "GILLETT, JEREMIAH ( - ), GILLETT, JONATHAN ( -1677) & GILLETT, NATHAN ( -1689) all of Windsor, CT. Volume 18, p. 59": "Three Gillett brothers came to New England in the early 1630's. Jonathan probably came first on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England and married Mary Dolbiar in 1634 in Colyton, Devon and soon after came again on the "Recovery of London". His brothers, Jeremiah & Nathan possibly came with him in 1634 or soon after. The English Gillett ancestry appeared in the Search series, volume 18, pp. 59-65. It has been known, for many years, that their father was Rev. William Gylett, rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset; rom 1610 until his death in 1641, but nothing about his wife or anything prior to 1610 has been known about him. Robin Bush has now found his whereabouts as early as 1599 and the name of a wife. Provisional Gillett Ancestry. 1. Pos. John Gillett of Chillington, Somerset, where Rev. William Gillett first appeared as the curate. A John Gillett was listed on the Lay subsidy rolls there of 1582, 1601 & 1603 and presumably was the John Gillett whose will (now destroyed in 1942 in the German bombing of Exeter), was proved in 1618. Another John Gylett of Chillington was paying tax in 1628/9 and who may have been the John Gillett who appears in an undated rental of the manor of Street & Leigh (spanning the borders of Chaffcombe & Winsham of c. 1628. (DD/TOR 224). In the same volume (a Street & Leigh manor court book), Bush found a prosecution on 27 April 1614 of John Gillett retaining Andrew Brangwell in his service beyond the age of 17. Children: a. Richard Gillett- Mentioned in the will of his brother, William in 1641. b. William Gillett- See below. 2. Rev. William Gillett- Born say 1574. He first appears in the records in 1599, when he signed a Chillington bishops transcript, as curate there (he was clearly not a graduate). Chillington is 3 miles NE of Chaffcombe. He was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Bath & Wells on 28 Sept. 1600 & licensed as curate of Kingstone, Somerset (2 miles N. of Chillington) on 13 Oct. 1601, where he served until he was instituted as rector of Chaffeombe (2 miles NB of Chard) on 4 Feb. 1609/10, a post he held until his death shortly before 2 April 1641 (his inventory). A marriage license was issued on 18 Sept. 1609 for William Gillett, clerk, curate of Kingstone & Habiathia Pye of Donyatt (4 miles N. of Chaffcombe virgin, to be married at Donyatt, bondsman Roger Gillett of Chillington, yeoman (Somerset R.O. D/D/OI 18). There are no early parish registers for Chillington or Donyatt and the Bishops Transcripts are of no help so the baptisms of the Gillett brothers could not be found. In his will, William Gillett named all of his children (except Jonathan), his brother, Richard and a kinsman, Henry Hutchins. Children of William Gillett: a. Jonathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. b. Jeremiah Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. c. Nathan Gillett- Born prob. in Kingstone, before 1610. d. Elias Gillett- Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. e. Thomas Gillett- Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. Alive in 1641. f. Andrew Gillett- Bpt. April 1623, Chaffcombe. Pos. d.y. g. William Gillett- Named in 1641 will of his father. h. Habiah Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. Clearly named after her mother. i. Mary Gillett- Named in 1641 will of her father. For material previously published by the Mary& John Clearing House on the Gilletts, see the following Search series volumes: Volume 5, pp. 49-81 Four generations of descendants of Jonathan. Volume 5, pp. 83-90 Four generations of descendants of Nathan. Volume 13 pp. 58-71 American descendants of Jeremiah. Volume 18 pp. 59-63 English ancestry of Gillett brothers. For more information on these families see the Addendum." 5. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:59-61, "GILLETT, JONATHAN (a.1607-1677) OF WINDSOR, CT, NATHAN GILLETT ( -1689) AND JEREMIAH GILLETT ( - )": "Three Gillett brothers, from Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), sons of Rev. William Gylet, came to New England and were in Windsor, CT in the 1630's. Jonathan came on the "Mary & John" in 1630. He returned to England to marry and returned with is wife on the "Recovery of London" in 1634. His brothers Nathan and Jeremiah probably came on one of these ships also. Their paternal grandfather has not been found but there are some clues. In the will of the father Rev. William Gylett, 1641, he lists a brother, Richard. The claim that the Gilletts of Somerset have a French Huguenot ancestry has been widely disputed. The name was in the West Country before the French Protestants arrived, including a John Gyllett in Cranbourn, Dorset (14 mi. S of Salisbury, Wilts), whose will (PCC 12 Blamyr) was probated 29 Oct. 1502. Will of Richard Gillett of Caudle Haddon (not found), Dorset, husbandman dated 1 July 1600, probated 16 July 1600 (PCC 55 Wallopp) (TAG 42:160-161) To be buried in churchyard of Caudle To son William - 10 pounds To son Edward - 5 pounds at end of his apprenticeship To daughter Mary - 10 pounds at marriage To children of son Richard - 10 shillings between them To son-in-law William Sheppard and to his son William Residue to wife Alice and son John, executors Witnesses: William Appkyn, William Adames, Richard Same, Robert Grannte and William Swett, curate of that place. In TAG 42:160-163, George McCracken says the above will would satisfy the chronological and geographical requirements for the will of the father of Rev. William Gytlett this testator had sons William and Richard. The latter, however, was not a beneficiary of the will and is mentioned only as father of grandchildren who were. The presumption is reasonably strong that this Richard was dead in 1600, but his children received not the 10 pounds which William and Mary receive but only a twentieth as much, that to be divided among them, so it seems possible that Richard was still living, had already married, at which time he had received his portion, though this is not stated in so many words. 1. Rev. William Gylett - Born about 1575. His will proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton, Wills, 1641, file 13). He mentions brother Richard Gylett and kinsman Henry Hutchins. He became rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset (2 mi. NE of Chard), 4 Feb, 1609/10 and he served there until his death. The Old Rectory, in which he lived, is a beautiful thatch-roof cottage, used today as a private residence (for photos, see Search Series, Vol. 12, p. 110-111). Also, the silver Elizabethan Chalice, dated 1584, he used is still in the Chaffcomb Church. The lid, when inverted, becomes a patten for holding the bread. The font is Norman so would also have been used by Rev. Gylett. His whereabouts before 1609 are unknown but evidently married ___, about 1600 and he had at least six children born before moving to Chaffcombe. Abstract of will of William Gylett of Chaffcombe, Somerset dated 1641 and proved 16 Apr. 1641 (Taunton wills, 1641, file 13) Land to daughters, Habiah and Mary, "which my son Nathan made over to me by letter of attorney My son William To my son Jeremiah my chatell (lease) of courtground To son William and his heirs my land called Bowers (lease) To Thomas, Jeremiah, Mary and Habiah, each a chair and stool Residue to son William, executor Overseers: Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard and my kinsman Henry Hutchings Witnesses: None The records of the manor of Chaffcombe Buller, where the Gilletts held some leases are incomplete but there are three items of interest (Ref: DD/55 Bunelle 30): 10 Aug. 1676: William and Jeremiah Gillett who held by copy of court roll for their lives successively a cottage, 2 acres of land and certain demesne land, viz. 2 closes called Morell and Millmore of 5 acres, other closes called Parkemead, Spires Meade, Court Garden, and three Parocks, containing 16 acres, surrendered the same and William Gillett took a new grant from the steward for the lives of himself and his son William, at a rent of 16s a year. 17 Oct. 1687: Lease to William Gillett of Chaffcombe, yeoman, who held a lease for 99 years or the lives of himself and his son, Elias, of four closes of land of 10 acres called Murrens in Chaffcombe, and took a lease of the reversion on the life of Mary, daughter of Elias Gillett, rent 16s. 28 Oct. 1687: Lease to Elias Gillett of Misterton, clerk, of a roofless tenement in the manor of Chaffcombe Poulett of 20 acres, formerly occupied by Edith Sealye, to be held for 99 years or the lives of Mary Gillett, his wife, and Philippa and William, his children, 20s. Children a. William Gylett - Born before 1609. Died after 17 Oct. 1687. In 1641 his father left him land called "Bomerslease". Child: i. Elias Gillett, D.a. 1687. b. Jonathan Gillett - See below. c. Nathan Gillett - See below. d. Jeremiah Gillett - See below. e. Hebiah Gillett - Born before 1609. Alive in 1641. f. Elias Gillett - Bpt. 11 Feb. 1611/12, Chaffcombe. He m. ___. He attended New Inn Hall; Oxford, matriculated 7 May 1632 (age 20); B.A. 7 June 1632; MA. 23 Apr. 1635. He allegedly succeeded his father in Chaffcombe, but the latter was immediately succeeded by Peter Cox on 22 Nov. 1642. Child: i. Elias Gillett Jr. - He attended Christ Church, Oxford; ordained deacon 19 Sept. 1675 and priest 20 Dec. 1679; rector of Misterton, Somerset (10 mi. E of Chaffcombe) 15 Feb. 1680/1. He remained there until he died. Bu. 21 June 1703, Chaffcombe. g. Thomas Gillett - Bpt. 27 Mar. 1621, Chaffcombe. He received some of his father's land after 1641. h. Andrew Gillett - Bpt. Apr. 1623, Chaffcombe. Nothing more known." | Gillett, Richard (I2161)
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| 3590 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of his mother Johan Sampson. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," pp. 136, 137, however no volume or date is given: "A Great-Great-Grandmother of Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, Wife of Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, mass., and Windsor, Conn., by John Insley Coddington, A.M., of Olivet, Mich. In 'The American Genealogist,' vol. 15, pp. 208-217, there appeared an article by the present writer entitiled "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., and Windsor, Conn., and Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, his Wife.' In this article, it was shown that the wife of the immigrant Jonathan Gillett was Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, who was baptized at Colyton, co. Devon, 7 June 1607. She was the daughter of Rawkey, Rockye, Rokey, Rokie, Rokye or Rochee Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, and Mary (Michell) his wife. She was the granddaughter, paternally, of Robert Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, who married at Colyton, 26 April 1563, Agnes Sampson, of Hawkchurch, co. Dorset. Agnes Sampson was almost certainly a daughter of Nicholas Sampson, of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins in 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. It is now possible to give an abstract of the will of the widow Johan Sampson of Hawkchurch, mother of Nicholas Sampson, and presumptive grandmother of Agnes (Sampson) Dolbere or Dolbiar, and thus presumptive great-great-grandmother of Mary, wife of Jonathan Gillett. 'The Will of Johan Sampson of Hawkeherst (sic) in the diocese of Bristol, widow, dated 26 Feb 1553. I desire to be buried in Hawkechurch Church near my late husband. I give 6s 8d. to that church to be prayed for. To my eldest son, Robert Sampson, a bullock pasturing at Prescaller, & to his children, a ewe each. To my son William Sampson, a cow and ₤5, and to his wife, Edith, a heifer, and to his children, a ewe each. To my son Walter Sampson, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard, and my house and my ground at Deepmorsland. To his daughter, Margaret Sampson, a ewe. to my daughter, Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle, gown &c; to her children, a ewe each; her husband Henry Byer owing me ₤6, I bequeath thereof 20s. each to his five children; and to one of them, Margery Byer, 20s. more. To my son, George Sampson, ₤23, a bed, &c. To my daughter, Margery Sampson, my silver goblet and my pans. To my son, Thomas Sampson, my silver salt. To Gregory Sampson, 13 s. 4d.; to his sister Bennett Sampson, 6s. 8d.; and to the rest of my son Nicholas's children, a ewe each. Residuary legatees and executors: my children Thomas, John & Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches, parson there; Walter Sampson, of Membrye; John Sprayke, of Hawkechurche; Walter Sampson, of same. Proved, 31 January 1553/4, by Robert Hawkyns, proctor to the executors. (P.C.C., 25 Tashe).' " 2. Hawkchurch: A parish in the Archdeaconry of Dorset and Diocese of Bristol, 3-1/4 miles N.E. of Axminster, that had 886 inhabitants of 1831. Hawkchurch was in Dorset until transferred to the county of Devon in 1896. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]: "SAMPSON FAMILY ___ SAMPSON- m. Johan ___. He bu. Hawkeerst (Bristol Diocese). In her will of 26 Dec. 1553, his wife left 6s 8d to the Hawkchurch, Devon, to be prayed for. To son, Robert, a bullock pasturing at Prescalla and a ewe to each of his children. To son, William, a cow and 5 pounds, to his wife a heifer and a ewe to each of his children. To son, Walter, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard and her house and ground at Deemorsland. To dau. Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle and gown, and since her husband owed her 5 pounds, she left 20s each, to his five children, and two of them, Margery Byer, 20s. To son, George, 23 Pounds, and a bed. To dau. Margert, her silver goblet and her pans. To son, Thomas, her silver salt. Children of ___ Sampson & Johan ___ (TAG 17:136): 1. Robert Sampson 2. William Sampson 3. Walter Sampson 4. Elizabeth Sampson- m. Henry Byer. 5. George Sampson 6. Margery Sampson 7. Thomas Sampson 8. Nicholas Sampson- See below. II. NICHOLAS SAMPSON- He was from Hawkchurch, Devon. This was in Dorset until 1886. III. AGNES SAMPSON- m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton. She was from Hawkchurch. (See Dolbiar family)." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64, "Ancestry of Agnes Sampson. Paternal Grandmother of Mary Dolbiar": "The following ancestry was taken from TAG 17:136. 1. ___ Sampson - He was bu. Hawkchurch, Dorset (8 miles NE of Colyton). He m. Johan ___ who left a will dated 26 Dec. 1553. Abstract of Will of Joan Sampson of Hawkchurch dated 26 Dec. 1553. proved 31 Jan. 1553/4 (PCC 25 Tashe) To be buried in Hawkchurch Church near my late husband. Eldest son, Robert Sampson and his children. Son, William Sampson, his wife Edith and children. Son, Walter Sampson, my house and ground at Deepmorsland. Margaret Sampson, dau. of my son Walter Sampson. Dau., Elizabeth Byer, her husband Henry Byer and her five children. Son, George Sampson. Dau., Margery Sampson. Son, Thomas Sampson Children of my son Nicholas Sampson. Executors: My children Thomas, John and Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches parson of Hawkechurch and Walter Sampson of same. According to TAG 17:137, John Insley Coddington says Agnes Sampson (who m. Robert Dolbiar) was almost certainly a dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection, with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. 2. Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, Devon, which was in Dorset until 1886. 3. Agnes Sampson - She m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563. Colyton, Devon. See Dolbiar family above." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. | Sampson, Thomas (I4562)
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| 3591 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of his mother Johan Sampson. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," pp. 136, 137, however no volume or date is given: "A Great-Great-Grandmother of Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, Wife of Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, mass., and Windsor, Conn., by John Insley Coddington, A.M., of Olivet, Mich. In 'The American Genealogist,' vol. 15, pp. 208-217, there appeared an article by the present writer entitiled "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., and Windsor, Conn., and Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, his Wife.' In this article, it was shown that the wife of the immigrant Jonathan Gillett was Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, who was baptized at Colyton, co. Devon, 7 June 1607. She was the daughter of Rawkey, Rockye, Rokey, Rokie, Rokye or Rochee Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, and Mary (Michell) his wife. She was the granddaughter, paternally, of Robert Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, who married at Colyton, 26 April 1563, Agnes Sampson, of Hawkchurch, co. Dorset. Agnes Sampson was almost certainly a daughter of Nicholas Sampson, of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins in 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. It is now possible to give an abstract of the will of the widow Johan Sampson of Hawkchurch, mother of Nicholas Sampson, and presumptive grandmother of Agnes (Sampson) Dolbere or Dolbiar, and thus presumptive great-great-grandmother of Mary, wife of Jonathan Gillett. 'The Will of Johan Sampson of Hawkeherst (sic) in the diocese of Bristol, widow, dated 26 Feb 1553. I desire to be buried in Hawkechurch Church near my late husband. I give 6s 8d. to that church to be prayed for. To my eldest son, Robert Sampson, a bullock pasturing at Prescaller, & to his children, a ewe each. To my son William Sampson, a cow and ₤5, and to his wife, Edith, a heifer, and to his children, a ewe each. To my son Walter Sampson, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard, and my house and my ground at Deepmorsland. To his daughter, Margaret Sampson, a ewe. to my daughter, Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle, gown &c; to her children, a ewe each; her husband Henry Byer owing me ₤6, I bequeath thereof 20s. each to his five children; and to one of them, Margery Byer, 20s. more. To my son, George Sampson, ₤23, a bed, &c. To my daughter, Margery Sampson, my silver goblet and my pans. To my son, Thomas Sampson, my silver salt. To Gregory Sampson, 13 s. 4d.; to his sister Bennett Sampson, 6s. 8d.; and to the rest of my son Nicholas's children, a ewe each. Residuary legatees and executors: my children Thomas, John & Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches, parson there; Walter Sampson, of Membrye; John Sprayke, of Hawkechurche; Walter Sampson, of same. Proved, 31 January 1553/4, by Robert Hawkyns, proctor to the executors. (P.C.C., 25 Tashe).' " 2. Hawkchurch: A parish in the Archdeaconry of Dorset and Diocese of Bristol, 3-1/4 miles N.E. of Axminster, that had 886 inhabitants of 1831. Hawkchurch was in Dorset until transferred to the county of Devon in 1896. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]: "SAMPSON FAMILY ___ SAMPSON- m. Johan ___. He bu. Hawkeerst (Bristol Diocese). In her will of 26 Dec. 1553, his wife left 6s 8d to the Hawkchurch, Devon, to be prayed for. To son, Robert, a bullock pasturing at Prescalla and a ewe to each of his children. To son, William, a cow and 5 pounds, to his wife a heifer and a ewe to each of his children. To son, Walter, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard and her house and ground at Deemorsland. To dau. Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle and gown, and since her husband owed her 5 pounds, she left 20s each, to his five children, and two of them, Margery Byer, 20s. To son, George, 23 Pounds, and a bed. To dau. Margert, her silver goblet and her pans. To son, Thomas, her silver salt. Children of ___ Sampson & Johan ___ (TAG 17:136): 1. Robert Sampson 2. William Sampson 3. Walter Sampson 4. Elizabeth Sampson- m. Henry Byer. 5. George Sampson 6. Margery Sampson 7. Thomas Sampson 8. Nicholas Sampson- See below. II. NICHOLAS SAMPSON- He was from Hawkchurch, Devon. This was in Dorset until 1886. III. AGNES SAMPSON- m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton. She was from Hawkchurch. (See Dolbiar family)." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64, "Ancestry of Agnes Sampson. Paternal Grandmother of Mary Dolbiar": "The following ancestry was taken from TAG 17:136. 1. ___ Sampson - He was bu. Hawkchurch, Dorset (8 miles NE of Colyton). He m. Johan ___ who left a will dated 26 Dec. 1553. Abstract of Will of Joan Sampson of Hawkchurch dated 26 Dec. 1553. proved 31 Jan. 1553/4 (PCC 25 Tashe) To be buried in Hawkchurch Church near my late husband. Eldest son, Robert Sampson and his children. Son, William Sampson, his wife Edith and children. Son, Walter Sampson, my house and ground at Deepmorsland. Margaret Sampson, dau. of my son Walter Sampson. Dau., Elizabeth Byer, her husband Henry Byer and her five children. Son, George Sampson. Dau., Margery Sampson. Son, Thomas Sampson Children of my son Nicholas Sampson. Executors: My children Thomas, John and Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches parson of Hawkechurch and Walter Sampson of same. According to TAG 17:137, John Insley Coddington says Agnes Sampson (who m. Robert Dolbiar) was almost certainly a dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection, with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. 2. Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, Devon, which was in Dorset until 1886. 3. Agnes Sampson - She m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563. Colyton, Devon. See Dolbiar family above." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. | Sampson, Margery (I4561)
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| 3592 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of his mother Johan Sampson. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," pp. 136, 137, however no volume or date is given: "A Great-Great-Grandmother of Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, Wife of Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, mass., and Windsor, Conn., by John Insley Coddington, A.M., of Olivet, Mich. In 'The American Genealogist,' vol. 15, pp. 208-217, there appeared an article by the present writer entitiled "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., and Windsor, Conn., and Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, his Wife.' In this article, it was shown that the wife of the immigrant Jonathan Gillett was Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, who was baptized at Colyton, co. Devon, 7 June 1607. She was the daughter of Rawkey, Rockye, Rokey, Rokie, Rokye or Rochee Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, and Mary (Michell) his wife. She was the granddaughter, paternally, of Robert Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, who married at Colyton, 26 April 1563, Agnes Sampson, of Hawkchurch, co. Dorset. Agnes Sampson was almost certainly a daughter of Nicholas Sampson, of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins in 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. It is now possible to give an abstract of the will of the widow Johan Sampson of Hawkchurch, mother of Nicholas Sampson, and presumptive grandmother of Agnes (Sampson) Dolbere or Dolbiar, and thus presumptive great-great-grandmother of Mary, wife of Jonathan Gillett. 'The Will of Johan Sampson of Hawkeherst (sic) in the diocese of Bristol, widow, dated 26 Feb 1553. I desire to be buried in Hawkechurch Church near my late husband. I give 6s 8d. to that church to be prayed for. To my eldest son, Robert Sampson, a bullock pasturing at Prescaller, & to his children, a ewe each. To my son William Sampson, a cow and ₤5, and to his wife, Edith, a heifer, and to his children, a ewe each. To my son Walter Sampson, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard, and my house and my ground at Deepmorsland. To his daughter, Margaret Sampson, a ewe. to my daughter, Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle, gown &c; to her children, a ewe each; her husband Henry Byer owing me ₤6, I bequeath thereof 20s. each to his five children; and to one of them, Margery Byer, 20s. more. To my son, George Sampson, ₤23, a bed, &c. To my daughter, Margery Sampson, my silver goblet and my pans. To my son, Thomas Sampson, my silver salt. To Gregory Sampson, 13 s. 4d.; to his sister Bennett Sampson, 6s. 8d.; and to the rest of my son Nicholas's children, a ewe each. Residuary legatees and executors: my children Thomas, John & Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches, parson there; Walter Sampson, of Membrye; John Sprayke, of Hawkechurche; Walter Sampson, of same. Proved, 31 January 1553/4, by Robert Hawkyns, proctor to the executors. (P.C.C., 25 Tashe).' " 2. Hawkchurch: A parish in the Archdeaconry of Dorset and Diocese of Bristol, 3-1/4 miles N.E. of Axminster, that had 886 inhabitants of 1831. Hawkchurch was in Dorset until transferred to the county of Devon in 1896. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]: "SAMPSON FAMILY ___ SAMPSON- m. Johan ___. He bu. Hawkeerst (Bristol Diocese). In her will of 26 Dec. 1553, his wife left 6s 8d to the Hawkchurch, Devon, to be prayed for. To son, Robert, a bullock pasturing at Prescalla and a ewe to each of his children. To son, William, a cow and 5 pounds, to his wife a heifer and a ewe to each of his children. To son, Walter, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard and her house and ground at Deemorsland. To dau. Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle and gown, and since her husband owed her 5 pounds, she left 20s each, to his five children, and two of them, Margery Byer, 20s. To son, George, 23 Pounds, and a bed. To dau. Margert, her silver goblet and her pans. To son, Thomas, her silver salt. Children of ___ Sampson & Johan ___ (TAG 17:136): 1. Robert Sampson 2. William Sampson 3. Walter Sampson 4. Elizabeth Sampson- m. Henry Byer. 5. George Sampson 6. Margery Sampson 7. Thomas Sampson 8. Nicholas Sampson- See below. II. NICHOLAS SAMPSON- He was from Hawkchurch, Devon. This was in Dorset until 1886. III. AGNES SAMPSON- m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton. She was from Hawkchurch. (See Dolbiar family)." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64, "Ancestry of Agnes Sampson. Paternal Grandmother of Mary Dolbiar": "The following ancestry was taken from TAG 17:136. 1. ___ Sampson - He was bu. Hawkchurch, Dorset (8 miles NE of Colyton). He m. Johan ___ who left a will dated 26 Dec. 1553. Abstract of Will of Joan Sampson of Hawkchurch dated 26 Dec. 1553. proved 31 Jan. 1553/4 (PCC 25 Tashe) To be buried in Hawkchurch Church near my late husband. Eldest son, Robert Sampson and his children. Son, William Sampson, his wife Edith and children. Son, Walter Sampson, my house and ground at Deepmorsland. Margaret Sampson, dau. of my son Walter Sampson. Dau., Elizabeth Byer, her husband Henry Byer and her five children. Son, George Sampson. Dau., Margery Sampson. Son, Thomas Sampson Children of my son Nicholas Sampson. Executors: My children Thomas, John and Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches parson of Hawkechurch and Walter Sampson of same. According to TAG 17:137, John Insley Coddington says Agnes Sampson (who m. Robert Dolbiar) was almost certainly a dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection, with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. 2. Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, Devon, which was in Dorset until 1886. 3. Agnes Sampson - She m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563. Colyton, Devon. See Dolbiar family above." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. | Sampson, George (I4560)
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| 3593 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of his mother Johan Sampson. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," pp. 136, 137, however no volume or date is given: "A Great-Great-Grandmother of Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, Wife of Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, mass., and Windsor, Conn., by John Insley Coddington, A.M., of Olivet, Mich. In 'The American Genealogist,' vol. 15, pp. 208-217, there appeared an article by the present writer entitiled "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., and Windsor, Conn., and Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, his Wife.' In this article, it was shown that the wife of the immigrant Jonathan Gillett was Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, who was baptized at Colyton, co. Devon, 7 June 1607. She was the daughter of Rawkey, Rockye, Rokey, Rokie, Rokye or Rochee Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, and Mary (Michell) his wife. She was the granddaughter, paternally, of Robert Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, who married at Colyton, 26 April 1563, Agnes Sampson, of Hawkchurch, co. Dorset. Agnes Sampson was almost certainly a daughter of Nicholas Sampson, of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins in 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. It is now possible to give an abstract of the will of the widow Johan Sampson of Hawkchurch, mother of Nicholas Sampson, and presumptive grandmother of Agnes (Sampson) Dolbere or Dolbiar, and thus presumptive great-great-grandmother of Mary, wife of Jonathan Gillett. 'The Will of Johan Sampson of Hawkeherst (sic) in the diocese of Bristol, widow, dated 26 Feb 1553. I desire to be buried in Hawkechurch Church near my late husband. I give 6s 8d. to that church to be prayed for. To my eldest son, Robert Sampson, a bullock pasturing at Prescaller, & to his children, a ewe each. To my son William Sampson, a cow and ₤5, and to his wife, Edith, a heifer, and to his children, a ewe each. To my son Walter Sampson, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard, and my house and my ground at Deepmorsland. To his daughter, Margaret Sampson, a ewe. to my daughter, Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle, gown &c; to her children, a ewe each; her husband Henry Byer owing me ₤6, I bequeath thereof 20s. each to his five children; and to one of them, Margery Byer, 20s. more. To my son, George Sampson, ₤23, a bed, &c. To my daughter, Margery Sampson, my silver goblet and my pans. To my son, Thomas Sampson, my silver salt. To Gregory Sampson, 13 s. 4d.; to his sister Bennett Sampson, 6s. 8d.; and to the rest of my son Nicholas's children, a ewe each. Residuary legatees and executors: my children Thomas, John & Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches, parson there; Walter Sampson, of Membrye; John Sprayke, of Hawkechurche; Walter Sampson, of same. Proved, 31 January 1553/4, by Robert Hawkyns, proctor to the executors. (P.C.C., 25 Tashe).' " 2. Hawkchurch: A parish in the Archdeaconry of Dorset and Diocese of Bristol, 3-1/4 miles N.E. of Axminster, that had 886 inhabitants of 1831. Hawkchurch was in Dorset until transferred to the county of Devon in 1896. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]: "SAMPSON FAMILY ___ SAMPSON- m. Johan ___. He bu. Hawkeerst (Bristol Diocese). In her will of 26 Dec. 1553, his wife left 6s 8d to the Hawkchurch, Devon, to be prayed for. To son, Robert, a bullock pasturing at Prescalla and a ewe to each of his children. To son, William, a cow and 5 pounds, to his wife a heifer and a ewe to each of his children. To son, Walter, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard and her house and ground at Deemorsland. To dau. Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle and gown, and since her husband owed her 5 pounds, she left 20s each, to his five children, and two of them, Margery Byer, 20s. To son, George, 23 Pounds, and a bed. To dau. Margert, her silver goblet and her pans. To son, Thomas, her silver salt. Children of ___ Sampson & Johan ___ (TAG 17:136): 1. Robert Sampson 2. William Sampson 3. Walter Sampson 4. Elizabeth Sampson- m. Henry Byer. 5. George Sampson 6. Margery Sampson 7. Thomas Sampson 8. Nicholas Sampson- See below. II. NICHOLAS SAMPSON- He was from Hawkchurch, Devon. This was in Dorset until 1886. III. AGNES SAMPSON- m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton. She was from Hawkchurch. (See Dolbiar family)." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64, "Ancestry of Agnes Sampson. Paternal Grandmother of Mary Dolbiar": "The following ancestry was taken from TAG 17:136. 1. ___ Sampson - He was bu. Hawkchurch, Dorset (8 miles NE of Colyton). He m. Johan ___ who left a will dated 26 Dec. 1553. Abstract of Will of Joan Sampson of Hawkchurch dated 26 Dec. 1553. proved 31 Jan. 1553/4 (PCC 25 Tashe) To be buried in Hawkchurch Church near my late husband. Eldest son, Robert Sampson and his children. Son, William Sampson, his wife Edith and children. Son, Walter Sampson, my house and ground at Deepmorsland. Margaret Sampson, dau. of my son Walter Sampson. Dau., Elizabeth Byer, her husband Henry Byer and her five children. Son, George Sampson. Dau., Margery Sampson. Son, Thomas Sampson Children of my son Nicholas Sampson. Executors: My children Thomas, John and Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches parson of Hawkechurch and Walter Sampson of same. According to TAG 17:137, John Insley Coddington says Agnes Sampson (who m. Robert Dolbiar) was almost certainly a dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection, with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. 2. Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, Devon, which was in Dorset until 1886. 3. Agnes Sampson - She m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563. Colyton, Devon. See Dolbiar family above." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. | Sampson, Elizabeth (I2501)
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| 3594 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of his mother Johan Sampson. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," pp. 136, 137, however no volume or date is given: "A Great-Great-Grandmother of Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, Wife of Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, mass., and Windsor, Conn., by John Insley Coddington, A.M., of Olivet, Mich. In 'The American Genealogist,' vol. 15, pp. 208-217, there appeared an article by the present writer entitiled "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., and Windsor, Conn., and Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, his Wife.' In this article, it was shown that the wife of the immigrant Jonathan Gillett was Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, who was baptized at Colyton, co. Devon, 7 June 1607. She was the daughter of Rawkey, Rockye, Rokey, Rokie, Rokye or Rochee Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, and Mary (Michell) his wife. She was the granddaughter, paternally, of Robert Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, who married at Colyton, 26 April 1563, Agnes Sampson, of Hawkchurch, co. Dorset. Agnes Sampson was almost certainly a daughter of Nicholas Sampson, of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins in 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. It is now possible to give an abstract of the will of the widow Johan Sampson of Hawkchurch, mother of Nicholas Sampson, and presumptive grandmother of Agnes (Sampson) Dolbere or Dolbiar, and thus presumptive great-great-grandmother of Mary, wife of Jonathan Gillett. 'The Will of Johan Sampson of Hawkeherst (sic) in the diocese of Bristol, widow, dated 26 Feb 1553. I desire to be buried in Hawkechurch Church near my late husband. I give 6s 8d. to that church to be prayed for. To my eldest son, Robert Sampson, a bullock pasturing at Prescaller, & to his children, a ewe each. To my son William Sampson, a cow and ₤5, and to his wife, Edith, a heifer, and to his children, a ewe each. To my son Walter Sampson, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard, and my house and my ground at Deepmorsland. To his daughter, Margaret Sampson, a ewe. to my daughter, Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle, gown &c; to her children, a ewe each; her husband Henry Byer owing me ₤6, I bequeath thereof 20s. each to his five children; and to one of them, Margery Byer, 20s. more. To my son, George Sampson, ₤23, a bed, &c. To my daughter, Margery Sampson, my silver goblet and my pans. To my son, Thomas Sampson, my silver salt. To Gregory Sampson, 13 s. 4d.; to his sister Bennett Sampson, 6s. 8d.; and to the rest of my son Nicholas's children, a ewe each. Residuary legatees and executors: my children Thomas, John & Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches, parson there; Walter Sampson, of Membrye; John Sprayke, of Hawkechurche; Walter Sampson, of same. Proved, 31 January 1553/4, by Robert Hawkyns, proctor to the executors. (P.C.C., 25 Tashe).' " 2. Hawkchurch: A parish in the Archdeaconry of Dorset and Diocese of Bristol, 3-1/4 miles N.E. of Axminster, that had 886 inhabitants of 1831. Hawkchurch was in Dorset until transferred to the county of Devon in 1896. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]: "SAMPSON FAMILY ___ SAMPSON- m. Johan ___. He bu. Hawkeerst (Bristol Diocese). In her will of 26 Dec. 1553, his wife left 6s 8d to the Hawkchurch, Devon, to be prayed for. To son, Robert, a bullock pasturing at Prescalla and a ewe to each of his children. To son, William, a cow and 5 pounds, to his wife a heifer and a ewe to each of his children. To son, Walter, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard and her house and ground at Deemorsland. To dau. Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle and gown, and since her husband owed her 5 pounds, she left 20s each, to his five children, and two of them, Margery Byer, 20s. To son, George, 23 Pounds, and a bed. To dau. Margert, her silver goblet and her pans. To son, Thomas, her silver salt. Children of ___ Sampson & Johan ___ (TAG 17:136): 1. Robert Sampson 2. William Sampson 3. Walter Sampson 4. Elizabeth Sampson- m. Henry Byer. 5. George Sampson 6. Margery Sampson 7. Thomas Sampson 8. Nicholas Sampson- See below. II. NICHOLAS SAMPSON- He was from Hawkchurch, Devon. This was in Dorset until 1886. III. AGNES SAMPSON- m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton. She was from Hawkchurch. (See Dolbiar family)." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64, "Ancestry of Agnes Sampson. Paternal Grandmother of Mary Dolbiar": "The following ancestry was taken from TAG 17:136. 1. ___ Sampson - He was bu. Hawkchurch, Dorset (8 miles NE of Colyton). He m. Johan ___ who left a will dated 26 Dec. 1553. Abstract of Will of Joan Sampson of Hawkchurch dated 26 Dec. 1553. proved 31 Jan. 1553/4 (PCC 25 Tashe) To be buried in Hawkchurch Church near my late husband. Eldest son, Robert Sampson and his children. Son, William Sampson, his wife Edith and children. Son, Walter Sampson, my house and ground at Deepmorsland. Margaret Sampson, dau. of my son Walter Sampson. Dau., Elizabeth Byer, her husband Henry Byer and her five children. Son, George Sampson. Dau., Margery Sampson. Son, Thomas Sampson Children of my son Nicholas Sampson. Executors: My children Thomas, John and Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches parson of Hawkechurch and Walter Sampson of same. According to TAG 17:137, John Insley Coddington says Agnes Sampson (who m. Robert Dolbiar) was almost certainly a dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection, with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. 2. Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, Devon, which was in Dorset until 1886. 3. Agnes Sampson - She m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563. Colyton, Devon. See Dolbiar family above." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. | Sampson, Walter (I2500)
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| 3595 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of his mother Johan Sampson. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," pp. 136, 137, however no volume or date is given: "A Great-Great-Grandmother of Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, Wife of Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, mass., and Windsor, Conn., by John Insley Coddington, A.M., of Olivet, Mich. In 'The American Genealogist,' vol. 15, pp. 208-217, there appeared an article by the present writer entitiled "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., and Windsor, Conn., and Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, his Wife.' In this article, it was shown that the wife of the immigrant Jonathan Gillett was Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, who was baptized at Colyton, co. Devon, 7 June 1607. She was the daughter of Rawkey, Rockye, Rokey, Rokie, Rokye or Rochee Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, and Mary (Michell) his wife. She was the granddaughter, paternally, of Robert Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, who married at Colyton, 26 April 1563, Agnes Sampson, of Hawkchurch, co. Dorset. Agnes Sampson was almost certainly a daughter of Nicholas Sampson, of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins in 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. It is now possible to give an abstract of the will of the widow Johan Sampson of Hawkchurch, mother of Nicholas Sampson, and presumptive grandmother of Agnes (Sampson) Dolbere or Dolbiar, and thus presumptive great-great-grandmother of Mary, wife of Jonathan Gillett. 'The Will of Johan Sampson of Hawkeherst (sic) in the diocese of Bristol, widow, dated 26 Feb 1553. I desire to be buried in Hawkechurch Church near my late husband. I give 6s 8d. to that church to be prayed for. To my eldest son, Robert Sampson, a bullock pasturing at Prescaller, & to his children, a ewe each. To my son William Sampson, a cow and ₤5, and to his wife, Edith, a heifer, and to his children, a ewe each. To my son Walter Sampson, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard, and my house and my ground at Deepmorsland. To his daughter, Margaret Sampson, a ewe. to my daughter, Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle, gown &c; to her children, a ewe each; her husband Henry Byer owing me ₤6, I bequeath thereof 20s. each to his five children; and to one of them, Margery Byer, 20s. more. To my son, George Sampson, ₤23, a bed, &c. To my daughter, Margery Sampson, my silver goblet and my pans. To my son, Thomas Sampson, my silver salt. To Gregory Sampson, 13 s. 4d.; to his sister Bennett Sampson, 6s. 8d.; and to the rest of my son Nicholas's children, a ewe each. Residuary legatees and executors: my children Thomas, John & Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches, parson there; Walter Sampson, of Membrye; John Sprayke, of Hawkechurche; Walter Sampson, of same. Proved, 31 January 1553/4, by Robert Hawkyns, proctor to the executors. (P.C.C., 25 Tashe).' " 2. Hawkchurch: A parish in the Archdeaconry of Dorset and Diocese of Bristol, 3-1/4 miles N.E. of Axminster, that had 886 inhabitants of 1831. Hawkchurch was in Dorset until transferred to the county of Devon in 1896. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]: "SAMPSON FAMILY ___ SAMPSON- m. Johan ___. He bu. Hawkeerst (Bristol Diocese). In her will of 26 Dec. 1553, his wife left 6s 8d to the Hawkchurch, Devon, to be prayed for. To son, Robert, a bullock pasturing at Prescalla and a ewe to each of his children. To son, William, a cow and 5 pounds, to his wife a heifer and a ewe to each of his children. To son, Walter, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard and her house and ground at Deemorsland. To dau. Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle and gown, and since her husband owed her 5 pounds, she left 20s each, to his five children, and two of them, Margery Byer, 20s. To son, George, 23 Pounds, and a bed. To dau. Margert, her silver goblet and her pans. To son, Thomas, her silver salt. Children of ___ Sampson & Johan ___ (TAG 17:136): 1. Robert Sampson 2. William Sampson 3. Walter Sampson 4. Elizabeth Sampson- m. Henry Byer. 5. George Sampson 6. Margery Sampson 7. Thomas Sampson 8. Nicholas Sampson- See below. II. NICHOLAS SAMPSON- He was from Hawkchurch, Devon. This was in Dorset until 1886. III. AGNES SAMPSON- m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton. She was from Hawkchurch. (See Dolbiar family)." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64, "Ancestry of Agnes Sampson. Paternal Grandmother of Mary Dolbiar": "The following ancestry was taken from TAG 17:136. 1. ___ Sampson - He was bu. Hawkchurch, Dorset (8 miles NE of Colyton). He m. Johan ___ who left a will dated 26 Dec. 1553. Abstract of Will of Joan Sampson of Hawkchurch dated 26 Dec. 1553. proved 31 Jan. 1553/4 (PCC 25 Tashe) To be buried in Hawkchurch Church near my late husband. Eldest son, Robert Sampson and his children. Son, William Sampson, his wife Edith and children. Son, Walter Sampson, my house and ground at Deepmorsland. Margaret Sampson, dau. of my son Walter Sampson. Dau., Elizabeth Byer, her husband Henry Byer and her five children. Son, George Sampson. Dau., Margery Sampson. Son, Thomas Sampson Children of my son Nicholas Sampson. Executors: My children Thomas, John and Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches parson of Hawkechurch and Walter Sampson of same. According to TAG 17:137, John Insley Coddington says Agnes Sampson (who m. Robert Dolbiar) was almost certainly a dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection, with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. 2. Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, Devon, which was in Dorset until 1886. 3. Agnes Sampson - She m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563. Colyton, Devon. See Dolbiar family above." 5. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64, "Ancestry of Agnes Sampson. Paternal Grandmother of Mary Dolbiar": "The following ancestry was taken from TAG 17:136. 1. ___ Sampson - He was bu. Hawkchurch, Dorset (8 miles NE of Colyton). He m. Johan ___ who left a will dated 26 Dec. 1553. Abstract of Will of Joan Sampson of Hawkchurch dated 26 Dec. 1553. proved 31 Jan. 1553/4 (PCC 25 Tashe) To be buried in Hawkchurch Church near my late husband. Eldest son, Robert Sampson and his children. Son, William Sampson, his wife Edith and children. Son, Walter Sampson, my house and ground at Deepmorsland. Margaret Sampson, dau. of my son Walter Sampson. Dau., Elizabeth Byer, her husband Henry Byer and her five children. Son, George Sampson. Dau., Margery Sampson. Son, Thomas Sampson Children of my son Nicholas Sampson. Executors: My children Thomas, John and Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches parson of Hawkechurch and Walter Sampson of same. According to TAG 17:137, John Insley Coddington says Agnes Sampson (who m. Robert Dolbiar) was almost certainly a dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection, with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. 2. Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, Devon, which was in Dorset until 1886. 3. Agnes Sampson - She m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563. Colyton, Devon. See Dolbiar family above." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. | Sampson, William (I2481)
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| 3596 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of his mother Johan Sampson. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," pp. 136, 137, however no volume or date is given: "A Great-Great-Grandmother of Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, Wife of Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, mass., and Windsor, Conn., by John Insley Coddington, A.M., of Olivet, Mich. In 'The American Genealogist,' vol. 15, pp. 208-217, there appeared an article by the present writer entitiled "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., and Windsor, Conn., and Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, his Wife.' In this article, it was shown that the wife of the immigrant Jonathan Gillett was Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, who was baptized at Colyton, co. Devon, 7 June 1607. She was the daughter of Rawkey, Rockye, Rokey, Rokie, Rokye or Rochee Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, and Mary (Michell) his wife. She was the granddaughter, paternally, of Robert Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, who married at Colyton, 26 April 1563, Agnes Sampson, of Hawkchurch, co. Dorset. Agnes Sampson was almost certainly a daughter of Nicholas Sampson, of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins in 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. It is now possible to give an abstract of the will of the widow Johan Sampson of Hawkchurch, mother of Nicholas Sampson, and presumptive grandmother of Agnes (Sampson) Dolbere or Dolbiar, and thus presumptive great-great-grandmother of Mary, wife of Jonathan Gillett. 'The Will of Johan Sampson of Hawkeherst (sic) in the diocese of Bristol, widow, dated 26 Feb 1553. I desire to be buried in Hawkechurch Church near my late husband. I give 6s 8d. to that church to be prayed for. To my eldest son, Robert Sampson, a bullock pasturing at Prescaller, & to his children, a ewe each. To my son William Sampson, a cow and ₤5, and to his wife, Edith, a heifer, and to his children, a ewe each. To my son Walter Sampson, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard, and my house and my ground at Deepmorsland. To his daughter, Margaret Sampson, a ewe. to my daughter, Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle, gown &c; to her children, a ewe each; her husband Henry Byer owing me ₤6, I bequeath thereof 20s. each to his five children; and to one of them, Margery Byer, 20s. more. To my son, George Sampson, ₤23, a bed, &c. To my daughter, Margery Sampson, my silver goblet and my pans. To my son, Thomas Sampson, my silver salt. To Gregory Sampson, 13 s. 4d.; to his sister Bennett Sampson, 6s. 8d.; and to the rest of my son Nicholas's children, a ewe each. Residuary legatees and executors: my children Thomas, John & Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches, parson there; Walter Sampson, of Membrye; John Sprayke, of Hawkechurche; Walter Sampson, of same. Proved, 31 January 1553/4, by Robert Hawkyns, proctor to the executors. (P.C.C., 25 Tashe).' " 2. Hawkchurch: A parish in the Archdeaconry of Dorset and Diocese of Bristol, 3-1/4 miles N.E. of Axminster, that had 886 inhabitants of 1831. Hawkchurch was in Dorset until transferred to the county of Devon in 1896. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]: "SAMPSON FAMILY ___ SAMPSON- m. Johan ___. He bu. Hawkeerst (Bristol Diocese). In her will of 26 Dec. 1553, his wife left 6s 8d to the Hawkchurch, Devon, to be prayed for. To son, Robert, a bullock pasturing at Prescalla and a ewe to each of his children. To son, William, a cow and 5 pounds, to his wife a heifer and a ewe to each of his children. To son, Walter, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard and her house and ground at Deemorsland. To dau. Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle and gown, and since her husband owed her 5 pounds, she left 20s each, to his five children, and two of them, Margery Byer, 20s. To son, George, 23 Pounds, and a bed. To dau. Margert, her silver goblet and her pans. To son, Thomas, her silver salt. Children of ___ Sampson & Johan ___ (TAG 17:136): 1. Robert Sampson 2. William Sampson 3. Walter Sampson 4. Elizabeth Sampson- m. Henry Byer. 5. George Sampson 6. Margery Sampson 7. Thomas Sampson 8. Nicholas Sampson- See below. II. NICHOLAS SAMPSON- He was from Hawkchurch, Devon. This was in Dorset until 1886. III. AGNES SAMPSON- m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton. She was from Hawkchurch. (See Dolbiar family)." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. | Sampson, Robert (I2480)
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| 3597 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of his mother Johan Sampson. From a booklet "Gillett," 1970, by Wilma Gillet Thomas, copy at the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. Within the booklet is a copy from "The American Genealogist," pp. 136, 137, however no volume or date is given: "A Great-Great-Grandmother of Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, Wife of Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, mass., and Windsor, Conn., by John Insley Coddington, A.M., of Olivet, Mich. In 'The American Genealogist,' vol. 15, pp. 208-217, there appeared an article by the present writer entitiled "Jonathan Gillett of Dorchester, Mass., and Windsor, Conn., and Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, his Wife.' In this article, it was shown that the wife of the immigrant Jonathan Gillett was Mary Dolbere or Dolbiar, who was baptized at Colyton, co. Devon, 7 June 1607. She was the daughter of Rawkey, Rockye, Rokey, Rokie, Rokye or Rochee Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, and Mary (Michell) his wife. She was the granddaughter, paternally, of Robert Dolbere or Dolbiar, yeoman, of the hamlet of Cadhayne in the parish of Colyton, who married at Colyton, 26 April 1563, Agnes Sampson, of Hawkchurch, co. Dorset. Agnes Sampson was almost certainly a daughter of Nicholas Sampson, of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins in 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. It is now possible to give an abstract of the will of the widow Johan Sampson of Hawkchurch, mother of Nicholas Sampson, and presumptive grandmother of Agnes (Sampson) Dolbere or Dolbiar, and thus presumptive great-great-grandmother of Mary, wife of Jonathan Gillett. 'The Will of Johan Sampson of Hawkeherst (sic) in the diocese of Bristol, widow, dated 26 Feb 1553. I desire to be buried in Hawkechurch Church near my late husband. I give 6s 8d. to that church to be prayed for. To my eldest son, Robert Sampson, a bullock pasturing at Prescaller, & to his children, a ewe each. To my son William Sampson, a cow and ₤5, and to his wife, Edith, a heifer, and to his children, a ewe each. To my son Walter Sampson, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard, and my house and my ground at Deepmorsland. To his daughter, Margaret Sampson, a ewe. to my daughter, Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle, gown &c; to her children, a ewe each; her husband Henry Byer owing me ₤6, I bequeath thereof 20s. each to his five children; and to one of them, Margery Byer, 20s. more. To my son, George Sampson, ₤23, a bed, &c. To my daughter, Margery Sampson, my silver goblet and my pans. To my son, Thomas Sampson, my silver salt. To Gregory Sampson, 13 s. 4d.; to his sister Bennett Sampson, 6s. 8d.; and to the rest of my son Nicholas's children, a ewe each. Residuary legatees and executors: my children Thomas, John & Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches, parson there; Walter Sampson, of Membrye; John Sprayke, of Hawkechurche; Walter Sampson, of same. Proved, 31 January 1553/4, by Robert Hawkyns, proctor to the executors. (P.C.C., 25 Tashe).' " 2. Hawkchurch: A parish in the Archdeaconry of Dorset and Diocese of Bristol, 3-1/4 miles N.E. of Axminster, that had 886 inhabitants of 1831. Hawkchurch was in Dorset until transferred to the county of Devon in 1896. 3. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 2:85 [the same exact article was repeated verbatim in 3:19]: "SAMPSON FAMILY ___ SAMPSON- m. Johan ___. He bu. Hawkeerst (Bristol Diocese). In her will of 26 Dec. 1553, his wife left 6s 8d to the Hawkchurch, Devon, to be prayed for. To son, Robert, a bullock pasturing at Prescalla and a ewe to each of his children. To son, William, a cow and 5 pounds, to his wife a heifer and a ewe to each of his children. To son, Walter, a brass pot, a table board, a cupboard and her house and ground at Deemorsland. To dau. Elizabeth Byer, a kirtle and gown, and since her husband owed her 5 pounds, she left 20s each, to his five children, and two of them, Margery Byer, 20s. To son, George, 23 Pounds, and a bed. To dau. Margert, her silver goblet and her pans. To son, Thomas, her silver salt. Children of ___ Sampson & Johan ___ (TAG 17:136): 1. Robert Sampson 2. William Sampson 3. Walter Sampson 4. Elizabeth Sampson- m. Henry Byer. 5. George Sampson 6. Margery Sampson 7. Thomas Sampson 8. Nicholas Sampson- See below. II. NICHOLAS SAMPSON- He was from Hawkchurch, Devon. This was in Dorset until 1886. III. AGNES SAMPSON- m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563, Colyton. She was from Hawkchurch. (See Dolbiar family)." 4. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 18:64, "Ancestry of Agnes Sampson. Paternal Grandmother of Mary Dolbiar": "The following ancestry was taken from TAG 17:136. 1. ___ Sampson - He was bu. Hawkchurch, Dorset (8 miles NE of Colyton). He m. Johan ___ who left a will dated 26 Dec. 1553. Abstract of Will of Joan Sampson of Hawkchurch dated 26 Dec. 1553. proved 31 Jan. 1553/4 (PCC 25 Tashe) To be buried in Hawkchurch Church near my late husband. Eldest son, Robert Sampson and his children. Son, William Sampson, his wife Edith and children. Son, Walter Sampson, my house and ground at Deepmorsland. Margaret Sampson, dau. of my son Walter Sampson. Dau., Elizabeth Byer, her husband Henry Byer and her five children. Son, George Sampson. Dau., Margery Sampson. Son, Thomas Sampson Children of my son Nicholas Sampson. Executors: My children Thomas, John and Margery Sampson. Witnesses: John Purches parson of Hawkechurch and Walter Sampson of same. According to TAG 17:137, John Insley Coddington says Agnes Sampson (who m. Robert Dolbiar) was almost certainly a dau. of Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, several of whose children were married at Colyton. The Hawkchurch Parish Register only begins 1663, so that it has not yet been possible to prove this connection, with absolute certainty, but there is much circumstantial evidence in favor of this hypothesis. 2. Nicholas Sampson of Hawkchurch, Devon, which was in Dorset until 1886. 3. Agnes Sampson - She m. Robert Dolbiar, 26 Apr. 1563. Colyton, Devon. See Dolbiar family above." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Family tree entitled "Gillett, Dolbiar, Mychell, Sampson," Mar 1992, donated by John R. and Joyce Snell, 587 Cranbrook Rd., #33, London, Ontario, Canada N6K2Y4. Copy in the Windsor, CT, Historical Society. | Sampson, Nicholas (I2178)
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| 3598 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of husbande "John Packe of East Malling": Dated: 30 Aug "14th year of Charles" Gives alms to the poor of East Malling Wife Elizabeth Children John Parke, Isaack, Dorothy, Joane the wife of Robert Tilby of Ulrombe, Mary, Margaret Grandchildren Judith Beeching, John Beeching Sons John and Isaac coexecutors. John receives the larger portion. Signed with the mark of "P" Witnessed by Robert Whittle, Isaack Parke [by mark], and John [Comline?] Probated 9 Jan 1638/9 Source: "England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23184-30222-20?cc=1949814&wc=M68J-LP6:250714201,250719201,250799401 : accessed 31 July 2015), Kent, Exempt Deanery of Shoreham > Wills > 1614-1664, P > images 79 and 80 of 108; County Record Office, Maidstone. 2. Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450: A Database of Names of those Receiving Pardons, taken from Calendar of Patent Rolls Henry VI 5 (1909) pp. 338-374 accessed from https://familysearch.org. This spreadsheet of about 3449 persons was created by Merton Historical Society in September 2014, and is accessible at http://www.mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/index.php?cat=morden&sec=!rebels For more detail on this listing and the event see http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Pub/ArchCant/007%20-%201868/007-03.pdf Sexton: John Sexteyn, Wroteham, Kent, yoman Stephen Sexteyn, Wittresham, Kent, husbondman 3. The following extraction was made from the "Index to the Kent Lay Subsidy Roll of 1334/5," by H.A. Hanley, B.A. and C.W. Chalklin, M.A., B. Litt Sextayn, Wm., 99 (Hundred of Faversham). | Sexton, Elizabeth (I359)
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| 3599 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of William Pak per FHL film 188785 Rochester Consistory Court Probate: William Pak, dated and proved 1531, East Barming Ditton, Kent, England, Registered Will DRb/PWr/9.5, my abstract; difficult to read so I only pull the relationships: - Joan my wife - my sons John Pak and William Pak - Joan Downs my daughter - Joan and the two sons are executors - talks of his land in East Barming Ditton - If John does not marry and have sons, then the lands to go to William Pak - A Thomas Pak is mentioned but probably not in the context of a son. Seems to be in a bit of an overseer relationship or perhaps something with the land. Does not seem to be a son -- perhaps a brother. | Packe, Joan (I811)
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| 3600 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. Mentioned in the will of William Pak per FHL film 188785 Rochester Consistory Court Probate: William Pak, dated and proved 1531, East Barming Ditton, Kent, England, Registered Will DRb/PWr/9.5, my abstract; difficult to read so I only pull the relationships: - Joan my wife - my sons John Pak and William Pak - Joan Downs my daughter - Joan and the two sons are executors - talks of his land in East Barming Ditton - If John does not marry and have sons, then the lands to go to William Pak - A Thomas Pak is mentioned but probably not in the context of a son. Seems to be in a bit of an overseer relationship or perhaps something with the land. Does not seem to be a son -- perhaps a brother. DEATH: 1. FHL film 188791 Rochester Consistory Court Probate: William Pack, dated and proved 1567, East Barming, Kent, England, Registered Will DRb/PWr/13.295, Original Will DRb/Pw/9, my abstract; very difficult to read so I only pull the relationships: - Will dated 26 Dec 1567 - To be buried in the churchyard of East Barming - Son John Pack to receive the largest portion - John's three sisters Agnes Pack, Elizabeth Pack and P'noll Packe to be paid two years after father's decease unless they marry before. - John Pack's brother Thomas - "Johan my wyfe" - Johan my wife and John my son to be executors - John Preble and Thomas Wilson named as overseers - Land in the parish of East Barming and Ditton - Johan Sutton my daughter - Witnesses John Preble, Thomas Wilson, and William Banke - "Probatu" or subsequent probate in latin, dated 21 April 1567, names administrator Johane Calnerley, which probably means the wife remarried. | Packe, William (I795)
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